Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

Bible References

Yet

Genesis 40:23
Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him.
Esther 6:2
It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that they had sought to lay hands on King Ahasuerus.

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
Then a wise woman called from the city, “Hear, hear! Please tell Joab, ‘Come here that I may speak with you.’”
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion will guard you,
Understanding will watch over you,
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengthens a wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
1 Corinthians 12:22
On the contrary, it is much truer that the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary;

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