Jonah 1:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

For

General references

Psalm 106:30

Bible References

Take

David saw the angel who had been killing the people. He said to Jehovah: I have sinned. I have done wrong. What have these sheep done? Please let your punishment be against me and against my father's family.

You do not understand that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people. That way the whole nation will not perish.

For

Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies. They ran from their enemies, because they were accursed. I will not be with you any more until you destroy the devoted things you have among you.

David prayed: O God, I am the one who did wrong. I am the one who ordered the census. What have these poor people done? Jehovah, my God, punish my family, and me and spare your people.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, yet one sinner destroys much good.

He said, Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caessar and God has graciously given you the lives of you and all who sail with you.

General references

Phinehas stood between God and the people, and the plague was stopped.