Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much.

Bible References

Possessions

2 Chronicles 26:10
He also built watchtowers in the wilderness and had many cisterns hewed out, since he also possessed large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the midland plains. He had many farmers and vinedressers throughout the hills and fertile lands because he loved farming.
Genesis 13:2
Now Abram had become quite wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold.
1 Chronicles 27:29
Shitrai the Sharonite supervised the herds that were pastured in Sharon. Adlai's son Shaphat supervised the herds in the valleys.
Job 1:3
His livestock included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 teams of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and many servants. Indeed, the man's stature greatly exceeded that of many people who lived in the East.
Job 42:12
The LORD blessed Job during the latter part of his life more than the former, since he owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 teams of oxen and 1,000 female donkeys.

God

2 Chronicles 25:9
Amaziah asked the man of God, "What are we to do about the 100 talents that I have paid to the army of Israel?"
Deuteronomy 8:18
But remember the LORD your God, because he is the one who gives you the ability to produce wealth, in order to confirm his covenant that he promised by an oath to your ancestors, as is the case today.
1 Samuel 2:7
The LORD makes people poor and he makes people rich, he brings them low, and he also exalts them.
1 Chronicles 29:12
Both wealth and honor proceed from you, and you are ruling over them all. You control power you control who is made great, and how everyone becomes strong.
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD establishes wealth, and difficulty does not accompany it.
1 Timothy 6:17
Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

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