Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
Not increased the joy
And as men
Bible References
Not increased the joy
Acts 8:8
And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip's ministry].
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in [fellowship with] the Lord all the time. I will say it again: Rejoice!
1 Peter 1:8
Although you have not seen Jesus, you [still] love Him and believe in Him, and this causes you to have an indescribable, glorious joy.
And as men
Luke 11:22
But when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away all the armament the strong man relied on, and [then] divides up his storehouse of possessions. [Note: The word here translated "possessions" may be translated "arms" so the meaning could be "divides up his armament"].