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
But the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph -- he forgot him.
Esther 6:2
it was found written that Mordecai had disclosed that Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs who guarded the entrance, had plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus.

General references

2 Samuel 20:16
a wise woman called out from the city, "Listen up! Listen up! Tell Joab, 'Come near so that I may speak to you.'"
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,
Proverbs 21:22
The wise person can scale the city of the mighty and bring down the stronghold in which they trust.
Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.
1 Corinthians 12:22
On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential,

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