Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over Jordan?

General references

Bible References

Why have

Judges 8:1
Then the men of Ephraim said to him, “What is this thing you have done to us, not calling us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they contended with him vigorously.
Judges 12:1
Then the men of Ephraim were summoned, and they crossed to Zaphon and said to Jephthah, “Why did you cross over to fight against the sons of Ammon without calling us to go with you? We will burn your house down on you.”
John 7:5
For not even His brothers were believing in Him.

Stolen

2 Samuel 19:3
So the people went by stealth into the city that day, as people who are humiliated steal away when they flee in battle.
Genesis 31:26
Then Laban said to Jacob, “What have you done by deceiving me and carrying away my daughters like captives of the sword?

General references

Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Or you will also be like him.

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