Jonah 1:12

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Summary

And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.

Take

2 Samuel 24:17

John 11:50

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General references

Psalm 106:30

Bible References

Take

And David spoke to Jehovah when he saw the angel who struck the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? I pray You, let Your hand be against me and against my father's house.

nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation perish.

For

And the sons of Israel could not stand before their enemies. They will turn their backs before their enemies, because they have become cursed. I will not be with you again, unless you destroy the one who is cursed from among you.

And David said to God, Did not I command to number the people? I am the one who has sinned and done evil indeed. But these sheep, what have they done? I pray You, let Your hand be on me, O Jehovah my God, and on my father's house, but not on Your people, that they should be plagued.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.

saying, Fear not, Paul! You must stand before Caesar. And behold! God has given you all those who sail with you.

General references

Then Phinehas stood and interceded, and the plague was stayed.