Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.

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Bible References

One little

2 Samuel 11:3
David sent word to inquire about her, and someone told him, "This is Eliam's daughter Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, isn't it?"
Proverbs 5:18
Let your fountain be blessed and enjoy the wife of your youth.

Lay in his

Deuteronomy 13:6
"Your own blood brother, your son, your daughter, your beloved wife, or your friend who is like your soul mate may entice you quietly. He may tell you, "Let's go and serve other gods,' (whom neither you nor your ancestors have known
Micah 7:5
Don't trust your friends, don't confide in a companion, watch what you say to your wife.

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Ezekiel 17:2
"Son of Man, compose a riddle and relate a parable to Israel's house.

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