Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak unto the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, even to his house.

Bible References

Sent

2 Samuel 15:29
So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and stayed there.
1 Kings 2:25
Then King Solomon gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.

Speak

2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”

Why are

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
2 Thessalonians 3:9
It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.

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