1 Kings 20:39

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.

Thy servant

Judges 9:7

2 Samuel 14:5

Mark 12:1

Thy life

1 Kings 20:42

2 Kings 10:24

Or else

Bible References

Thy servant

When Jotham was informed about this, he went out, took his stand on top of Mount Gerizim, and cried out loudly, "Listen to me, you "lords" of Shechem, and God will listen to you.

The king asked her, "What's your problem?"

Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables. "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the wine press, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenant farmers and went abroad.

Thy life

He told the king, "This is what the LORD says: "Because you let the man whom I had dedicated to destruction go free, therefore your life is to be forfeited for his life, and your people for his people.'"

Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Meanwhile, Jehu had stationed 80 men outside, ordering them, "If any of these men whom I've brought into your control escape, the one who allows it will forfeit his life."

Or else

If a fine is imposed on him, he may pay all that was imposed on him as a ransom for his life.

So that no one entices you with riches, don't let a large ransom turn you astray.

No man can redeem the life of another, nor can he give to God a sufficient payment for him

He will not consider any payment, nor will he be willing to accept it, no matter how large the bribe.

The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats.

For you know that it was not with perishable things like silver or gold that you have been ransomed from the worthless way of life handed down to you by your ancestors,