Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.)
In his zeal
Bible References
In his zeal
Luke 9:54
When James and John saw this, they said: "Master, do you wish us to call for fire to come down from the heavens and consume them?"
John 16:2
They will expel you from their Synagogues; indeed the time is coming when any one who kills you will think that he is making an offering to God.
Romans 10:2
I can testify that they are zealous for the honor of God; but they are not guided by true insight,
Galatians 4:17
Certain people are seeking your favor, but with no honorable object. No, indeed, they want to isolate you, so that you will have to seek their favor.