Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Messengers
General references
Bible References
Wrath
Proverbs 19:12 A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
Daniel 3:13
Then in a furious rage Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king.
Luke 12:4 “And I say to you, My friends, don’t fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more.
Messengers
Proverbs 17:11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
a cruel messenger
2 Kings 6:31
He announced, “May God punish me and do so severely if the head of Elisha son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders today.”
Mark 6:27
The king immediately sent for an executioner and commanded him to bring John’s head. So he went and beheaded him in prison,
But
Ecclesiastes 10:4 If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.
Acts 12:20
He had been very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians. Together they presented themselves before him. They won over Blastus, who was in charge of the king’s bedroom, and through him they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king’s country.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”
General references
Daniel 2:12
Because of this, the king became violently angry and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.