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Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. One time Uzziah went out and battled the Philistines. He tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod, and built cities in the Ashdod area among the Philistines. God helped Uzziah defeat the Philistines, the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites. read more.
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his reputation extended as far as the border with Egypt as he became stronger and stronger. Uzziah also built towers in Jerusalem, at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the Angle and fortified them. He also built watchtowers in the wilderness and had many cisterns hewed out, since he also possessed large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the midland plains. He had many farmers and vinedressers throughout the hills and fertile lands because he loved farming. Uzziah kept a standing army, equipped for battle, garrisoned in divisions according to an organizational structure devised by his royal secretary Jeiel and his officer Maaseiah, who reported to Hananiah, one of the king's commanders. The number of senior leaders of the ancestral houses of his elite forces numbered 2,600. Uzziah commanded an army of 307,500 who could fight formidably on behalf of the king against any enemy. In addition, Uzziah equipped the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and stones for use in slings. He also had various siege engines built by skilled designers and placed them on the towers and on the corner ramparts that could fire arrows and very large stones. His reputation spread far and wide, and he was marvelously assisted until he grew very strong.

He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following the example set by his father Amaziah's accomplishments. Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous.

The army got up early the next morning and headed out into the wilderness of Tekoa. Jehoshaphat stood up and addressed them. "Listen to me, you inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem," he said. "Have faith in the LORD your God and you'll be established! Have faith in his prophets and you'll succeed!" Verse ConceptsFaith, And Blessings Of GodDeserts, SpecificdecisionsMorningSuccessWarfare, Examples OfFaith, Object OfRising EarlyThose Who Rose EarlyRevelation Through ProphetsFriendship And TrustGod As The Object Of Faith

How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers. But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night. He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither. He will prosper in everything he does.

He trusted the LORD God of Israel, and after him there were none like him among all the kings of Judah, because he depended on the LORD, not abandoning pursuit of him, and keeping the LORD's commands that he had commanded Moses. So the LORD was with him, and Hezekiah prospered wherever he went, even when he rebelled against the king of Assyria, refusing to serve him. read more.
He attacked the Philistines, invading Gaza and its borders from watchtower to fortified garrison.

Then you will be successful, if you keep on observing the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong, be courageous, and never give in to fear or dismay. Verse ConceptsVictory, As An Act Of GodBraveryResisting DiscouragementStrength Of People

Everything that Hezekiah began in the service of God's Temple was done according to the Law and to the commandments as he sought his God, worked with all of his heart, and became successful. Verse ConceptsWork, And RedemptionServiceSuccess And Hard Workimprovementprospering

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. Verse ConceptsHomeUprightnessDestruction Of The WickedDestruction Of Houses

Only be strong and very courageous to ensure that you obey all the instructions that my servant Moses gave you turn neither to the right nor to the left from it so that you may succeed wherever you go. This set of instructions is not to cease being a part of your conversations. Meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to carry out everything that's written in it, for then you'll prosper and succeed.

by keeping the charge that the LORD your God entrusted to you. Live life his way, keep his statutes, his commands, his ordinances, and his testimonies, just as they're written down in the Law of Moses, so that you may succeed in everything you do and wherever you go, and so that the LORD may fulfill his promise that he spoke about me when he said, "If your sons pay attention to how they live by walking truthfully in my presence with all their heart and with all their soul, you will never lack a man on the throne of Israel.'

Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceFormulas For SuccessReverence, And BlessingSuccessSports

"Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart. He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted. He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted. read more.
"If they're bound in chains, caught in ropes of affliction, he'll reveal their actions to them, when their transgressions have become excessive. He opens their ears and instructs them, commanding them to repent from evil. If they listen and serve him, they'll finish their lives in prosperity and their years will be pleasant.

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Pray for peace for Jerusalem: "May those who love you be at peace! May peace be within your ramparts, and prosperity within your fortresses."

I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. Verse ConceptsSin, Nature OfRenewed HeartDeterminationWhole HeartednessSingle Mindednesswandering

Then I called for a fast there at the Ahava River so we could humble ourselves before our God and seek from him an appropriate way for us and our little ones to live, and how we should guard our personal wealth, Verse ConceptsFasting, Reasons ForFasting, Practice OfAttitudes Of HumilityJourneyRepentance, Examples OfRivers And StreamsTeachablenessCanalsHumbling OneselfFastingFasting And Prayer


They went to Philip (who was from Bethsaida in Galilee) and told him, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus." Verse ConceptsLordship, Human And DivineSeeking ChristThe First Sight Of Christ

As a result, anyone from all of the tribes of Israel who was determined to seek the LORD God of Israel followed the descendants of Levi to Jerusalem so they could sacrifice to the LORD God of their ancestors, Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritSeeking GodRenewed Heart


Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceFormulas For SuccessReverence, And BlessingSuccessSports

He had told Judah, "Let's build up these cities, surrounding them with walls, towers, gates, and bars. The land still belongs to us, because we have kept on seeking the LORD our God. We have sought him out, and he has given us rest all around us." So the people built and prospered. Verse ConceptsGatesTowersWallsprospering

Instead, Jehoshaphat sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike Israel.

This is the generation that seeks him. Those who seek your face are the true seed of Jacob. Interlude Verse ConceptsFace Of GodGenerationsJacob, The PatriarchPsalm InterjectionsPurityseeking

Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceFormulas For SuccessReverence, And BlessingSuccessSports

I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands. Verse ConceptsSin, Nature OfRenewed HeartDeterminationWhole HeartednessSingle Mindednesswandering

Then I called for a fast there at the Ahava River so we could humble ourselves before our God and seek from him an appropriate way for us and our little ones to live, and how we should guard our personal wealth, Verse ConceptsFasting, Reasons ForFasting, Practice OfAttitudes Of HumilityJourneyRepentance, Examples OfRivers And StreamsTeachablenessCanalsHumbling OneselfFastingFasting And Prayer


They went to Philip (who was from Bethsaida in Galilee) and told him, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus." Verse ConceptsLordship, Human And DivineSeeking ChristThe First Sight Of Christ

As a result, anyone from all of the tribes of Israel who was determined to seek the LORD God of Israel followed the descendants of Levi to Jerusalem so they could sacrifice to the LORD God of their ancestors, Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritSeeking GodRenewed Heart


Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceFormulas For SuccessReverence, And BlessingSuccessSports

He had told Judah, "Let's build up these cities, surrounding them with walls, towers, gates, and bars. The land still belongs to us, because we have kept on seeking the LORD our God. We have sought him out, and he has given us rest all around us." So the people built and prospered. Verse ConceptsGatesTowersWallsprospering

Instead, Jehoshaphat sought the God of his ancestors and obeyed his commands, unlike Israel.

This is the generation that seeks him. Those who seek your face are the true seed of Jacob. Interlude Verse ConceptsFace Of GodGenerationsJacob, The PatriarchPsalm InterjectionsPurityseeking

Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceFormulas For SuccessReverence, And BlessingSuccessSports

He did what the LORD considered to be right, just as his father Amaziah had done in everything, Verse ConceptsGood Kings Examples OfImitating Good KingsPeople Who Did Right

He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following the example set by his father Amaziah's accomplishments. Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous.

1Obadiah's vision: This is what the Lord God has to say about Edom. We have heard a report from the Lord, and a messenger has been dispatched among the nations to say "Get up! Let us rise up against her to fight!" Verse ConceptsProphetic VisionsAmbassadors, Figurative UseGood NewsReady For WarBattlerumors


As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge, aptitude for learning, and wisdom. Daniel also could understand all kinds of visions and dreams. Verse ConceptsEducation, Examples OfGod, Revelation OfIntelligenceUnderstandingInterpretation Of DreamsFour PeopleDreams InterpretedPeople With KnowledgeEducationSchoolWisdom And GuidanceCompetitionmath

"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on everyone. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. Verse ConceptsdaughtersProphecy, In NtSonsPouringVisionsEnd Of The AgesHope For Old PeopleVisions From GodProphesying In The Churchend times prophecyEnd Of Days

Then the LORD told me, "The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I didn't send them, I didn't command them, and I didn't speak to them. They're proclaiming to you false visions, worthless predictions, and the delusions of their own minds. Verse ConceptsDivination, Practiced ByDeception Through False TeachersVisionsDivinationWicked ProphetsProphets Who Were Not SentFalse Apostles, Prophets And Teachers

This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Don't listen to the words of the prophets who are prophesying to you; they're giving you false hopes. They declare visions from their own minds they don't come from the LORD! Verse ConceptsHope, Nature OfListeningFalse ProphetsVisionsWord Of GodFalse Doctrines, AvoidanceFalse HopesNo VisionsDo Not Listen!Prophets Who Were Not SentFalse Apostles, Prophets And TeachersProphecyimagination

Then he told the two of them: "Pay attention to what I have to say! When there is a prophet among you, won't I, the LORD, reveal myself to him in a vision? Won't I speak with him in a dream? Verse ConceptsDreamsGod, Revelation OfKnowing God, Nature OfProphets, Role OfRevelation, In OtVisionsInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Means OfProphetic VisionsVisions From GodRevelation Through Visions And Dreams

"Then it will come about at a later time that I will pour out my Spirit on every person. Your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your elderly people will dream dreams, and your young people will see visions. Verse ConceptsdaughtersGirlsBaptism, significance ofDreamsGuidance, Receiving God'sSonsPouringVisionsInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Nature OfProphetessHope For Old PeopleVisions From GodChildren BlessedProphesying In The ChurchMan's Relation To God

Meanwhile the boy Samuel was serving the LORD before Eli. A word from the LORD was rare in those days, and visions were infrequent. Verse ConceptsSpiritual Famine,Speech, DivineVisionsWord Of GodDecadenceNo VisionsReceiving God's Wordministering

I spoke to the prophets, giving revelation after revelation, and employing parables in the prophetic writings. Verse ConceptsParablesProphets, Role OfVisionsProphetic VisionsVisions From GodOthers Using ParablesMinistryprophetsMoral Decay

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When he answered, the LORD told me: "Write out the revelation, engraving it clearly on the tablets, so that a courier may run with it. Verse ConceptsProphecy, Methods Of OtRunningTabletsWritingAmbiguityClarityGod AnsweredReading The ScripturesAppointmentsJournalizingepiphany

Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceFormulas For SuccessReverence, And BlessingSuccessSports

You spoke to your faithful ones through a vision: "I will set a helper over a warrior. I will raise up a chosen one from the people. Verse ConceptsVisions From God

As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge, aptitude for learning, and wisdom. Daniel also could understand all kinds of visions and dreams. Verse ConceptsEducation, Examples OfGod, Revelation OfIntelligenceUnderstandingInterpretation Of DreamsFour PeopleDreams InterpretedPeople With KnowledgeEducationSchoolWisdom And GuidanceCompetitionmath

Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceFormulas For SuccessReverence, And BlessingSuccessSports

Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous. Verse ConceptsIrreverenceFormulas For SuccessReverence, And BlessingSuccessSports