Proverbs 16:14
Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it.
Proverbs 19:12
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion but his favor is like dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
Fear of a king is like the roar of a lion. Provoke him to anger and sin against yourself.
2 Kings 6:31-33
He exclaimed: May God strike me dead if Elisha is not beheaded before the day is over!
Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
Daniel 3:13-25
Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. They brought these men before the king.
Mark 6:27
He immediately commanded his guard to behead John the Baptist and bring his head to him.
Luke 12:4-5
I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.
Acts 12:20
Herod highly disagreed with them at Tyre and Sidon. But they finally came to an agreement. They secured the support of Blastus a trusted personal servant of the king. They desired peace because their country was supported by the king's country.
2 Corinthians 5:20
We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making entreaty through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ that you be reconciled to God.