Judges 11:12

Now Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites, saying, “What is [the problem] between you and me, that you have come against me to fight in my land?”

Numbers 20:14

Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom: “Thus says your brother Israel, ‘You know all the hardship that has come upon us [as a nation];

Numbers 21:21

Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon, king of the Amorites, saying,

Deuteronomy 2:26

“So I sent messengers from the Wilderness of Kedemoth to Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,

Deuteronomy 20:10-11

“When you advance to a city to fight against it, you shall [first] offer it terms of peace.

2 Kings 14:8-12

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash (Joash) the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, “Come, let us face each other [in combat].”

Proverbs 25:8-9

Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?

Matthew 18:15-16

“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens and pays attention to you, you have won back your brother.

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