Joshua 22:21

The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered the leaders of the Israelite clans:

Exodus 18:21-25

But you choose from the people capable men, God-fearing, men of truth, those who hate bribes, and put them over the people as rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 16:1

The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 18:13

The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.

Proverbs 24:26

Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.

Micah 5:2

As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah -- from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.

Acts 11:4

But Peter began and explained it to them point by point, saying,

James 1:19

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

1 Peter 3:15

But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel,

Bible References

Answered

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Proverbs 16:1
The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:13
The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.
Proverbs 24:26
Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
Acts 11:4
But Peter began and explained it to them point by point, saying,
James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
1 Peter 3:15
But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

Heads

Exodus 18:21
But you choose from the people capable men, God-fearing, men of truth, those who hate bribes, and put them over the people as rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
Micah 5:2
As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah -- from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.

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