Joshua 22:30

When Phinehas the priest, the leaders of the community, and the heads of the families of Israel who were with him heard what the descendants of Reuben, the descendants of Gad, and the descendants of Manasseh said, they were pleased.

Joshua 22:33

What they said pleased the people of Israel, so they blessed God and said no more about going up to attack them in war and to destroy the land where the descendants of Reuben and the descendants of Gad were living.

Genesis 28:8

Esau realized that Canaan women didn't please his father Isaac,

Judges 8:3

God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the leaders of Midian, into your control. What was I able to do compared to you?" When he said this, their anger calmed down.

1 Samuel 25:32-33

David told Abigail, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today.

1 Samuel 29:6

Then Achish summoned David and told him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you are trustworthy, and it seems good to me for you to campaign with me as part of the army. Indeed, I've not found any evil in you from the time you came to me until now. But the leaders don't approve of you.

2 Chronicles 30:4

This decision seemed to be a good one in the opinion of the king and of the entire assembly,

Esther 1:21

This seemed like a good idea to the king and his officials, so the king did what Memucan suggested.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, they calmed down, and praised God by saying, "So God has given repentance that leads to life even to gentiles."

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Summary

And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel which were with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, it pleased them.

Bible References

It pleased them

Joshua 22:33
What they said pleased the people of Israel, so they blessed God and said no more about going up to attack them in war and to destroy the land where the descendants of Reuben and the descendants of Gad were living.
Genesis 28:8
Esau realized that Canaan women didn't please his father Isaac,
Judges 8:3
God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the leaders of Midian, into your control. What was I able to do compared to you?" When he said this, their anger calmed down.
1 Samuel 25:32
David told Abigail, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today.
1 Samuel 29:6
Then Achish summoned David and told him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you are trustworthy, and it seems good to me for you to campaign with me as part of the army. Indeed, I've not found any evil in you from the time you came to me until now. But the leaders don't approve of you.
2 Chronicles 30:4
This decision seemed to be a good one in the opinion of the king and of the entire assembly,
Esther 1:21
This seemed like a good idea to the king and his officials, so the king did what Memucan suggested.
Acts 11:18
When they heard this, they calmed down, and praised God by saying, "So God has given repentance that leads to life even to gentiles."

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