Joshua 22:21

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,

Answered

1 Peter 3:15

Heads

Exodus 18:21

Micah 5:2

Bible References

Answered

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a

harsh word stirs up anger.

The plans of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

He who gives an answer before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.

He kisses the lips
Who gives a right answer.

But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying,

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and

reverence;

Heads

Furthermore, you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.

“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Too little to be among the clans of Judah,
From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel.

His goings forth are from long ago,

From the days of eternity.”