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
The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion; but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:2
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion; whoever stirs him up to anger sins against his own soul.
Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar in anger and wrath commanded them to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king.
Luke 12:4
And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
Messengers
Proverbs 17:11
An evil one seeks only rebellion; so a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
2 Kings 6:31
And he said, May God do so, and more also, to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.
Mark 6:27
And immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in the prison,
But
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for yielding quiets great sinners.
Acts 12:20
And Herod was in bitter hostility with the men of Tyre and Sidon. But they came to him with one accord and, having made Blastus (who had charge of the king's bedroom) their friend, desired peace, because their country was fed by the king's country.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Then we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as God exhorting through us, we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
General references
Daniel 2:12
For this cause the king was enraged and angered, and commanded all the wise men of Babylon to be destroyed.