Proverbs 14:28

A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

Exodus 1:12

But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread. As a result the Egyptians loathed the Israelites,

Exodus 1:22

Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, "All sons that are born you must throw into the river, but all daughters you may let live."

1 Kings 4:20-21

The people of Judah and Israel were as innumerable as the sand on the seashore; they had plenty to eat and drink and were happy.

1 Kings 20:27

When the Israelites had mustered and had received their supplies, they marched out to face them in battle. When the Israelites deployed opposite them, they were like two small flocks of goats, but the Syrians filled the land.

2 Kings 10:32-33

In those days the Lord began to reduce the size of Israel's territory. Hazael attacked their eastern border.

2 Kings 13:7

Jehoahaz had no army left except for fifty horsemen, ten chariots, and 10,000 foot soldiers. The king of Syria had destroyed his troops and trampled on them like dust.

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