Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Sweet savours
General references
Bible References
Sweet savours
Genesis 8:21
Jehovah smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: Never again will I curse the ground because of man, for the intent of his heart is evil from childhood. I will never again destroy every living creature, as I have done.
Leviticus 1:9
Wash the internal organs and legs. The priest will then burn all of it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to Jehovah.
Ephesians 5:2
Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.
General references
Genesis 20:17
Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female slaves so that they could have children.
Deuteronomy 32:31
Their rock is not like our rock! Their enemies know that their own gods are weak, not mighty like Israel's God.