Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
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Bible References
Children's
Genesis 50:23
Joseph saw the descendants of Ephraim to the third generation. He also saw the children of Makir the son of Manasseh; they were given special inheritance rights by Joseph.
Job 42:16
After this Job lived 140 years; he saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.
Psalm 127:3
Yes, sons are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.
Psalm 128:3
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.
And the
Exodus 3:14
God said to Moses, "I am that I am." And he said, "You must say this to the Israelites, 'I am has sent me to you.'"
1 Kings 11:12
However, for your father David's sake I will not do this while you are alive. I will tear it away from your son's hand instead.
1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless for David's sake the Lord his God maintained his dynasty in Jerusalem by giving him a son to succeed him and by protecting Jerusalem.
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Job 21:8
Their children are firmly established in their presence, their offspring before their eyes.
1 Thessalonians 2:20
For you are our glory and joy!