Thematic Bible: Of distinction
Thematic Bible
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally attended by running footmen
Now let this present that your servant has brought to your majesty be given to the young men who follow your majesty.
And I have observed servants riding on horses, while princes walk on the ground like servants.
After Ahab had left, the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his mantle into his belt and outran Ahab in a race to the city gate of Jezreel.
So she saddled a donkey and told her servant, "Forward, driver! Don't slow down on my account, unless I tell you!"
Travelers » Of distinction » Generally performed their journey in great state
She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind.
So Naaman arrived with his horses and chariots and stood in front of the door to Elisha's house.
The king of Aram replied, "Go now, and I'll send a letter to the king of Israel." So he left and took with him ten talents of silver and 6,000 units of gold, along with ten sets of clothing.
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode on asses, camels, &c
So Abraham got up early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his male servants with him, along with his son Isaac. He cut the wood for the burnt offering and set out to go to the place about which God had spoken to him.
The next morning, Balaam got up, saddled his donkey, and started to leave, accompanied by the Moabite officials.
Travelers » Of distinction » Frequently extorted provisions by the way
He told the men of Succoth, "Please give loaves of bread to the soldiers who are following behind me. They're tired, and I'm pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian."
Then he left there to go to Penuel and asked the same thing from them, but the men of Penuel responded the same way the men of Succoth did.
While David was in the wilderness, he heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep. David sent ten young men, saying to the young men, "Go up to Carmel, find Nabal, and greet him in my name. Then say, "May you live long. Peace to you, peace to your family, and peace to all that you have. read more.
Now, I've heard that the sheep shearers are with you. Now, your shepherds have been with us. We didn't harm them, and they didn't miss anything all the time they were in Carmel. Ask your young men and they'll tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor with you since we came on a special day. Please give whatever you have available to your servants and to your son David.'" David's young men came to Nabal and told him all this in David's name, and then they waited. Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters. Should I take my food, my water, and my meat that I've slaughtered for my shearers and give it to men who came from who knows where?" David's men turned and went on their way. They came back and told David everything. David told his men, "Put on your swords." They put on their swords, and David put on his sword. Then about 400 men followed David, while 200 stayed with the supplies.
Now, I've heard that the sheep shearers are with you. Now, your shepherds have been with us. We didn't harm them, and they didn't miss anything all the time they were in Carmel. Ask your young men and they'll tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor with you since we came on a special day. Please give whatever you have available to your servants and to your son David.'" David's young men came to Nabal and told him all this in David's name, and then they waited. Nabal answered David's servants: "Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are breaking away from their masters. Should I take my food, my water, and my meat that I've slaughtered for my shearers and give it to men who came from who knows where?" David's men turned and went on their way. They came back and told David everything. David told his men, "Put on your swords." They put on their swords, and David put on his sword. Then about 400 men followed David, while 200 stayed with the supplies.
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode in chariots
So Naaman arrived with his horses and chariots and stood in front of the door to Elisha's house.
So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, who was a member of the court of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He was in charge of all her treasures and had come up to Jerusalem to worship. Now he was returning home, seated in his chariot, and reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Travelers » Of distinction » Often preceded by heralds, &c to have the roads prepared
A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; and in the desert a straight highway for our God.' Every valley will be lifted up, and every mountain and hill will be lowered; the rough ground will become level, and the mountain ridges made a plain.
Travelers » Of distinction » Before setting out gave employment, &c to their servants
"Similarly, it is like a man going on a trip, who called his servants and turned his money over to them.
Woman » Of distinction » Fair and graceful
The woman was very beautiful, young, and had not had sexual relations with a man. Going down to the spring, she filled her jug and turned for home.
When he was about to enter Egypt, he told his wife Sarai, "Look, I'm aware that you're a beautiful woman.
At that time, the beautiful virgins will faint, as will the strong young men from thirst.
If you don't know, most beautiful of women, go out after the flock and graze your young goats beside the shepherd's tents.
Woman » Of distinction » Wore their hair plaited and adorned with gold and pearls
"And it will come about that instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well-set hair, baldness; instead of a fine robe, sackcloth; and instead of beauty, shame.
Women, for their part, should display their beauty by dressing modestly and decently in appropriate clothes, not with elaborate hairstyles or by wearing gold, pearls, or expensive clothes,
Woman » Of distinction » Fond of dress and ornaments
therefore the LORD will afflict sores on the heads of Zion's women, and the LORD will expose their private parts. "At that time, the LORD will take away the finery of the ankle bracelets, headbands, crescents, pendants, bracelets, veils, read more.
headdresses, armlets, sashes, perfume boxes, charms, signet rings, nose rings, fine robes, capes, purses, mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and veils.
headdresses, armlets, sashes, perfume boxes, charms, signet rings, nose rings, fine robes, capes, purses, mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and veils.
Woman » Of distinction » Haughty in their deportment
The LORD also says: "Because Zion's women are so haughty, and walk with outstretched necks, flirting with their eyes, prancing along as they walk, and making tinkling noises with their ankle bracelets,