Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Bible References

He led

Judges 5:12
"Awake, awake, Deborah! Awake, awake, break out in a song! Arise, Barak, lead away your captives, O son of Abinoam.
Colossians 2:15
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

And

1 Samuel 30:26
When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, "Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD."
Esther 2:18
Then the king gave a great feast for all his officials and servants; it was Esther's feast. He also granted a remission of taxes to the provinces and gave gifts with royal generosity.

General references

Numbers 3:9
And you shall give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are wholly given to him from among the people of Israel.
John 6:62
Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before?
1 Corinthians 12:7
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

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