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 anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

The reflections of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.

He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.

Peter began to explain to them in an orderly sequence, saying:

My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

Heads

But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating bribes. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

Bethlehem Ephrathah,

you are small among the clans of Judah;
One will come from you
to be ruler over Israel for Me.
His origin is from antiquity,
from eternity.