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 terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar in [his] rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king.
Luke 12:4
"I tell you, my friends, don't be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
Messengers
Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
2 Kings 6:31
Then he said, "God do so to me, and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stay on him this day."
Mark 6:27
Immediately the king sent out a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring John's head, and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
But
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
Acts 12:20
Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king's personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.
2 Corinthians 5:20
We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
General references
Daniel 2:12
For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.