Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Constitution » Agreement between the ruler and people
All the elders of Israel came to King David at Hebron. He made a sacred alliance with them. They anointed him, and he became king of Israel.
When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes. He must not think he is better than the rest of his people. He will not disobey these commandments in any way. So he and his sons will rule for a long time in Israel.
They went around Judah, gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah and the leaders of the families of Israel, and came to Jerusalem. The entire assembly made an agreement with the king in God's Temple. Then Jehoiada said to them: Here is the king's son. He should be king, as Jehovah said about David's descendants.
Jehovah spoke his word to Jeremiah after King Zedekiah and all the people in Jerusalem promised to free their slaves. Everyone was supposed to free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female. No one was supposed to keep another Jew as a slave. All the officials and all the people agreed and promised to free their male and female slaves and not to keep them as slaves anymore. So they set them free. read more.
Later they changed their minds and took back the men and women they had freed and made them their slaves again.
Later they changed their minds and took back the men and women they had freed and made them their slaves again.
They approached the king about his decree: Did you sign a decree stating that every man that shall make petition to any god or man within thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be thrown into the den of lions? The king answered: The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be altered. Then they said: Daniel, who is of the children of the captivity of Judah, does not show you respect, O king, nor the decree that you signed. He offers his prayer three times a day. Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased with himself. He was determined that Daniel not be delivered to him; and he labored all day to rescue him. read more.
Then these men assembled before the king and said: Know, O king that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no decree or statute that the king establishes may be changed.
Then these men assembled before the king and said: Know, O king that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no decree or statute that the king establishes may be changed.
Government » Who should be chosen to govern israel
Enter the land Jehovah your God gives you. Possess it and live in it. You will say: I will set a king over me like all the nations who are around me, you shall surely set a king over you whom Jehovah your God chooses. It will be one from among your countrymen. You may not put a foreigner over yourselves who is not your countryman. He must not increase his herd of horses. He must not send the people to return to Egypt to get more horses. For Jehovah said to you: You should never again return that way. read more.
He must not take many wives or his heart will turn astray. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold. When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes. He must not think he is better than the rest of his people. He will not disobey these commandments in any way. So he and his sons will rule for a long time in Israel.
He must not take many wives or his heart will turn astray. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold. When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes. He must not think he is better than the rest of his people. He will not disobey these commandments in any way. So he and his sons will rule for a long time in Israel.
Keep » The law
He who obeys the law is a wise son. But he who is a companion of worthless men shames his father.
May Jehovah give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of Jehovah your God.
Be careful to obey and do everything that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses. Do not neglect any of it.
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
King » Constitutional restrictions of
Then Jehoiada led Joash out and placed the crown on his head. He gave him a copy of the laws governing kingship. Then Jehoash was anointed and proclaimed king. The people clapped their hands and shouted: Long live the king!
All the elders of Israel came to King David at Hebron. He made a sacred alliance with them. They anointed him, and he became king of Israel.
Then they brought out the king's son and put the crown on him. They gave him the testimony and made him king. Jehoiada and his sons anointed him. They said: Long live the king!
When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes. He must not think he is better than the rest of his people. He will not disobey these commandments in any way. So he and his sons will rule for a long time in Israel.
Jehovah spoke his word to Jeremiah after King Zedekiah and all the people in Jerusalem promised to free their slaves. Everyone was supposed to free his Hebrew slaves, both male and female. No one was supposed to keep another Jew as a slave. All the officials and all the people agreed and promised to free their male and female slaves and not to keep them as slaves anymore. So they set them free. read more.
Later they changed their minds and took back the men and women they had freed and made them their slaves again.
Later they changed their minds and took back the men and women they had freed and made them their slaves again.
They approached the king about his decree: Did you sign a decree stating that every man that shall make petition to any god or man within thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be thrown into the den of lions? The king answered: The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which may not be altered. Then they said: Daniel, who is of the children of the captivity of Judah, does not show you respect, O king, nor the decree that you signed. He offers his prayer three times a day. Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased with himself. He was determined that Daniel not be delivered to him; and he labored all day to rescue him. read more.
Then these men assembled before the king and said: Know, O king that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no decree or statute that the king establishes may be changed.
Then these men assembled before the king and said: Know, O king that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no decree or statute that the king establishes may be changed.
The priest Jehoiada had King Jehoash and the people make a covenant with Jehovah that they would be Jehovah's people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.
Samuel asked the people: Do you see whom Jehovah has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people. Then all the people shouted: Long live the king! Samuel explained the laws concerning kingship to the people. He wrote the laws on a scroll, which he placed in front of Jehovah. Then Samuel sent the people back to their homes.
King » Precepts concerning
It is not for kings, O Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to desire strong drink. They will drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
Enter the land Jehovah your God gives you. Possess it and live in it. You will say: I will set a king over me like all the nations who are around me, you shall surely set a king over you whom Jehovah your God chooses. It will be one from among your countrymen. You may not put a foreigner over yourselves who is not your countryman. He must not increase his herd of horses. He must not send the people to return to Egypt to get more horses. For Jehovah said to you: You should never again return that way. read more.
He must not take many wives or his heart will turn astray. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold. When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
He must not take many wives or his heart will turn astray. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold. When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
The Lord Jehovah says: 'Suppose the prince offers one of his sons a gift from his property. The gift will belong to his descendants because it is their inheritance. Suppose the prince offers a gift from his property to one of his servants. The gift will belong to the servant only until the year of freedom. Then the gift will go back to the prince. Only his sons can inherit his property. The prince must not take any of the people's property. He must not force them to give up their property. He must give his own property as an inheritance to his sons so that none of my people will be separated from their property.'
Kings » Required to write and keep by them, a copy of the divine law
When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes. He must not think he is better than the rest of his people. He will not disobey these commandments in any way. So he and his sons will rule for a long time in Israel.
Kings » Should » Study the scriptures
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Kings » Should » Fear God
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Law » Bondage of » Keeping of encouraged
He who obeys the law is a wise son. But he who is a companion of worthless men shames his father.
May Jehovah give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of Jehovah your God.
Be careful to obey and do everything that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses. Do not neglect any of it.
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Law » Formed a constitution on which the civil government of the israelites was founded, and according to which rulers were required to rule
Then Jehoiada led Joash out and placed the crown on his head. He gave him a copy of the laws governing kingship. Then Jehoash was anointed and proclaimed king. The people clapped their hands and shouted: Long live the king!
Then they brought out the king's son and put the crown on him. They gave him the testimony and made him king. Jehoiada and his sons anointed him. They said: Long live the king!
When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes. He must not think he is better than the rest of his people. He will not disobey these commandments in any way. So he and his sons will rule for a long time in Israel.
the Law of moses » Kings to write out and study
When he first sits on the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself a copy of this law on a scroll taken in the presence of the Levitical priests. He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Reading » Of the word of God » The study of encouraged
You search (investigate) (study) the Scriptures because you think that in them you have everlasting life. These Scriptures testify about me.
The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.
The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.
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He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Search Jehovah's book and read it out loud. Not one of these animals will be missing. Not one will lack a mate, because Jehovah has commanded it, and his Spirit will gather them together.
The scriptures » Should be » Read
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Search Jehovah's book and read it out loud. Not one of these animals will be missing. Not one will lack a mate, because Jehovah has commanded it, and his Spirit will gather them together.
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing obedience
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes. He must not think he is better than the rest of his people. He will not disobey these commandments in any way. So he and his sons will rule for a long time in Israel.
Search the word » The study of encouraged
You search (investigate) (study) the Scriptures because you think that in them you have everlasting life. These Scriptures testify about me.
The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.
The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.
Verse Concepts
LearningLearning From The PastConfidence, In God's WordEndurance, Results OfBeing An EncouragerEdification, Means OfDoubt, Dealing WithReadingHope, In GodPatience, ProducesPast, TheScripture, Purpose OfStudySuffering, Encouragements InTheologyWord Of GodBibleAfflictions, Consolation DuringBible, Given ForComfort, Sources OfCounselingScripture TeachingGod Speaking Of OldComfortEnduring
God EncouragingOther Scriptures FulfilledSteadfast In HopeUse Of The ScripturesHope For The RighteousThe scripturesEncouragementEndurancePeace And ComfortEducationEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersEverything Happening For A ReasonHope KjvMotivationThe PastperserverancepastperseveringencouragingeverythingupliftingstoriesGod's Word As An Object Of Hope
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Search Jehovah's book and read it out loud. Not one of these animals will be missing. Not one will lack a mate, because Jehovah has commanded it, and his Spirit will gather them together.
The bible » Purpose » The study of encouraged
You search (investigate) (study) the Scriptures because you think that in them you have everlasting life. These Scriptures testify about me.
The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.
The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.
Verse Concepts
LearningLearning From The PastConfidence, In God's WordEndurance, Results OfBeing An EncouragerEdification, Means OfDoubt, Dealing WithReadingHope, In GodPatience, ProducesPast, TheScripture, Purpose OfStudySuffering, Encouragements InTheologyWord Of GodBibleAfflictions, Consolation DuringBible, Given ForComfort, Sources OfCounselingScripture TeachingGod Speaking Of OldComfortEnduring
God EncouragingOther Scriptures FulfilledSteadfast In HopeUse Of The ScripturesHope For The RighteousThe scripturesEncouragementEndurancePeace And ComfortEducationEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersEverything Happening For A ReasonHope KjvMotivationThe PastperserverancepastperseveringencouragingeverythingupliftingstoriesGod's Word As An Object Of Hope
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Search Jehovah's book and read it out loud. Not one of these animals will be missing. Not one will lack a mate, because Jehovah has commanded it, and his Spirit will gather them together.
The bible » The law part of » Keeping of encouraged
He who obeys the law is a wise son. But he who is a companion of worthless men shames his father.
May Jehovah give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of Jehovah your God.
Be careful to obey and do everything that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses. Do not neglect any of it.
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Word » Sealing of search the » The study of encouraged
You search (investigate) (study) the Scriptures because you think that in them you have everlasting life. These Scriptures testify about me.
The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.
The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.
Verse Concepts
LearningLearning From The PastConfidence, In God's WordEndurance, Results OfBeing An EncouragerEdification, Means OfDoubt, Dealing WithReadingHope, In GodPatience, ProducesPast, TheScripture, Purpose OfStudySuffering, Encouragements InTheologyWord Of GodBibleAfflictions, Consolation DuringBible, Given ForComfort, Sources OfCounselingScripture TeachingGod Speaking Of OldComfortEnduring
God EncouragingOther Scriptures FulfilledSteadfast In HopeUse Of The ScripturesHope For The RighteousThe scripturesEncouragementEndurancePeace And ComfortEducationEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersEverything Happening For A ReasonHope KjvMotivationThe PastperserverancepastperseveringencouragingeverythingupliftingstoriesGod's Word As An Object Of Hope
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Search Jehovah's book and read it out loud. Not one of these animals will be missing. Not one will lack a mate, because Jehovah has commanded it, and his Spirit will gather them together.
Word » Study of » The study of encouraged
You search (investigate) (study) the Scriptures because you think that in them you have everlasting life. These Scriptures testify about me.
The Bereans were nobler than those in Thessalonica because they received the word with all readiness of mind and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul told them was true.
The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.
Verse Concepts
LearningLearning From The PastConfidence, In God's WordEndurance, Results OfBeing An EncouragerEdification, Means OfDoubt, Dealing WithReadingHope, In GodPatience, ProducesPast, TheScripture, Purpose OfStudySuffering, Encouragements InTheologyWord Of GodBibleAfflictions, Consolation DuringBible, Given ForComfort, Sources OfCounselingScripture TeachingGod Speaking Of OldComfortEnduring
God EncouragingOther Scriptures FulfilledSteadfast In HopeUse Of The ScripturesHope For The RighteousThe scripturesEncouragementEndurancePeace And ComfortEducationEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersEverything Happening For A ReasonHope KjvMotivationThe PastperserverancepastperseveringencouragingeverythingupliftingstoriesGod's Word As An Object Of Hope
He should keep it with him. He should read from it all the days of his life. In this way he will learn to respect Jehovah his God by carefully observing all the words of this Law and these statutes.
Search Jehovah's book and read it out loud. Not one of these animals will be missing. Not one will lack a mate, because Jehovah has commanded it, and his Spirit will gather them together.