Then the Lord replied to him, “In that case, whoever kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” And He placed a mark on Cain so that whoever found him would not kill him.

The Canaanite border went from Sidon going toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and going toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim as far as Lasha.

Then his father Isaac said to him, “Please come closer and kiss me, my son.”

but you didn’t even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters. You have acted foolishly.

They should judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you every important case but judge every minor case themselves. In this way you will lighten your load, and they will bear it with you.

They judged the people at all times; they would bring the hard cases to Moses, but they would judge every minor case themselves.

In any case of wrongdoing involving an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or anything else lost, and someone claims, ‘That’s mine,’ the case between the two parties is to come before the judges. The one the judges condemn must repay double to his neighbor.

12½ pounds of cassia (by the sanctuary shekel), and one gallon of olive oil.

For they attacked you with the treachery that they used against you in the Peor incident. They did the same in the case involving their sister Cozbi, daughter of the Midianite leader who was killed the day the plague came at Peor.”

Moses brought their case before the Lord,

Do not show partiality when deciding a case; listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.

The Caphtorim, who came from Caphtor, destroyed the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, and settled in their place.

“If a case is too difficult for you—concerning bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults—cases disputed at your gates, you must go up to the place the Lord your God chooses.

You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Ask, and they will give you a verdict in the case.

“Here is the law concerning a case of someone who kills a person and flees there to save his life, having killed his neighbor accidentally without previously hating him:

Then the priests, the sons of Levi, will come forward, for Yahweh your God has chosen them to serve Him and pronounce blessings in His name, and they are to give a ruling in every dispute and case of assault.

Do nothing to the young woman, because she is not guilty of an offense deserving death. This case is just like one in which a man attacks his neighbor and murders him.

“Be careful in a case of infectious skin disease, following carefully everything the Levitical priests instruct you to do. Be careful to do as I have commanded them.

“If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court, and the judges will hear their case. They will clear the innocent and condemn the guilty.

Joshua conquered everyone from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza, and all the land of Goshen as far as Gibeon.

No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites, except for some remaining in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod.

from the Shihor east of Egypt to the border of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as the Avvites

Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, to the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea.

When someone flees to one of these cities, stands at the entrance of the city gate, and states his case before the elders of that city, they are to bring him into the city and give him a place to live among them.

Judah captured Gaza and its territory, Ashkelon and its territory, and Ekron and its territory.

They encamped against them and destroyed the produce of the land, even as far as Gaza. They left nothing for Israel to eat, as well as no sheep, ox or donkey.

But Joash said to all who stood against him, “Would you plead Baal’s case for him? Would you save him? Whoever pleads his case will be put to death by morning! If he is a god, let him plead his own case because someone tore down his altar.”

That day, Gideon’s father called him Jerubbaal, saying, “Let Baal plead his case with him,” because he tore down his altar.

Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went to bed with her.

The Philistines seized him and gouged out his eyes. They brought him down to Gaza and bound him with bronze shackles, and he was forced to grind grain in the prison.

At that time Eli was 98 years old, and his gaze was fixed because he couldn’t see.

As a restitution offering to the Lord, the Philistines had sent back one gold tumor for each city: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron.

That’s why all of you have conspired against me! Nobody tells me when my own son makes a covenant with Jesse’s son. None of you cares about me or tells me that my son has stirred up my own servant to wait in ambush for me, as is the case today.”

Saul asked him, “Why did you and Jesse’s son conspire against me? You gave him bread and a sword and inquired of God for him, so he could rise up against me and wait in ambush, as is the case today.”

May the Lord be judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from you.”

Joab asked Amasa, “Are you well, my brother?” Then with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.

for he had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates from Tiphsah to Gaza and over all the kings west of the Euphrates. He had peace on all his surrounding borders.

Jeroboam’s wife did that: she went to Shiloh and arrived at Ahijah’s house. Ahijah could not see; his gaze was fixed due to his age.

Elisha left the oxen, ran to follow Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother, and then I will follow you.”

“Go on back,” he replied, “for what have I done to you?”

He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.

Koz fathered Anub, Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel son of Harum.

However, if I were you, I would appeal to God
and would present my case to Him.

Then I would speak and not fear Him.
But that is not the case; I am on my own.

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But if only God would speak
and declare His case against you,

Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty
and argue my case before God.

Would you show partiality to Him
or argue the case in His defense?

Now then, I have prepared my case;
I know that I am right.

Surely mockers surround me
and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.

I would plead my case before Him
and fill my mouth with arguments.

I was a father to the needy,
and I examined the case of the stranger.

If I have dismissed the case of my male or female servants
when they made a complaint against me,

so that my heart was secretly enticed
and I threw them a kiss,

If only I had someone to hear my case!
Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.
Let my Opponent compose His indictment.

Refute me if you can.
Prepare your case against me; take your stand.

Would I lie about my case?
My wound is incurable,
though I am without transgression.”

Look at the heavens and see;
gaze at the clouds high above you.

how much less when you complain
that you do not see Him,
that your case is before Him
and you are waiting for Him.

He does not remove His gaze from the righteous,
but He seats them forever with enthroned kings,
and they are exalted.

Teach us what we should say to Him;
we cannot prepare our case because of our darkness.

He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch.

At daybreak, Lord, You hear my voice;
at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly.

Turn Your angry gaze from me
so that I may be cheered up
before I die and am gone.”

Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.

You have done these things, and I kept silent;
you thought I was just like you.
But I will rebuke you
and lay out the case before you.

So I gaze on You in the sanctuary
to see Your strength and Your glory.

Why gaze with envy, you mountain peaks,
at the mountain God desired for His dwelling?
The Lord will live there forever!

Let your eyes look forward;
fix your gaze straight ahead.

The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.

for the Lord will take up their case
and will plunder those who plunder them.

for their Redeemer is strong,
and He will take up their case against you.

Don’t gaze at wine because it is red,
when it gleams in the cup
and goes down smoothly.

He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.

Make your case with your opponent
without revealing another’s secret;

When good things increase, the ones who consume them multiply; what, then, is the profit to the owner, except to gaze at them with his eyes?

W Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!
For your love is more delightful than wine.

Come out, young women of Zion,
and gaze at King Solomon,
wearing the crown his mother placed on him
the day of his wedding—
the day of his heart’s rejoicing.

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If only I could treat you like my brother,
one who nursed at my mother’s breasts,
I would find you in public and kiss you,
and no one would scorn me.

Your rulers are rebels,
friends of thieves.
They all love graft
and chase after bribes.
They do not defend the rights of the fatherless,
and the widow’s case never comes before them.

The Lord rises to argue the case
and stands to judge the people.

“Submit your case,” says the Lord.
“Present your arguments,” says Jacob’s King.

Take Me to court; let us argue our case together.
State your case, so that you may be vindicated.

Who, like Me, can announce the future?
Let him say so and make a case before Me,
since I have established an ancient people.
Let these gods declare the coming things,
and what will take place.

Speak up and present your case—
yes, let them take counsel together.
Who predicted this long ago?
Who announced it from ancient times?
Was it not I, Yahweh?
There is no other God but Me,
a righteous God and Savior;
there is no one except Me.

The One who vindicates Me is near;
who will contend with Me?
Let us confront each other.
Who has a case against Me?
Let him come near Me!

Therefore, I will bring a case against you again.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
I will bring a case against your children’s children.

Why do you bring a case against Me?
All of you have rebelled against Me.
This is the Lord’s declaration.

They have become fat and sleek.
They have also excelled in evil matters.
They have not taken up cases,
such as the case of the fatherless, so they might prosper,
and they have not defended the rights of the needy.

But, Lord of Hosts, who judges righteously,
who tests heart and mind,
let me see Your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to You.

You will be righteous, Lord,
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?

for My gaze takes in all their ways. They are not concealed from Me, and their guilt is not hidden from My sight.

Lord of Hosts, testing the righteous
and seeing the heart and mind,
let me see Your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to You.

He took up the case of the poor and needy,
then it went well.
Is this not what it means to know Me?
This is the Lord’s declaration.

and all the mixed peoples;
all the kings of the land of Uz;
all the kings of the land of the Philistines—Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;

The tumult reaches to the ends of the earth
because the Lord brings a case against the nations.
He enters into judgment with all flesh.
As for the wicked, He hands them over to the sword—
this is the Lord’s declaration.

No one takes up the case for your sores.
There is no healing for you.

You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt and do so to this very day both in Israel and among mankind. You made a name for Yourself, as is the case today.

This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh defeated Gaza.

Baldness is coming to Gaza.
Ashkelon will become silent,
a remnant of their valley.
How long will you gash yourself?

Their Redeemer is strong;
Yahweh of Hosts is His name.
He will fervently plead their case
so that He might bring rest to the earth
but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.

Therefore, this is what the Lord says:

I am about to plead your case
and take vengeance on your behalf;
I will dry up her sea
and make her fountain run dry.