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Thematic Bible



These were Ishmael's children, listed by their names according to their villages and their camps. There were a total of twelve tribal chiefs, according to their clans. Verse ConceptsCamp, Of IsraelCastlesRulersTwelve Beings

They burned every town where they had lived and incinerated all of their encampments. Verse ConceptsCastlesTentsDestruction Of CitiesCities Under AttackBurning Cities

The inhabitants of Jebus told David, "You're not coming in here!" Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, now known as the City of David. Verse ConceptsCity Of DavidCastlesEntering Cities

David occupied the fortress, so it was named the City of David after him. Verse ConceptsCityCastlesZion, As A Place

As a result, Jehoshaphat grew more and more powerful, and built up fortresses and storage centers throughout Judah. Verse ConceptsCastlesThrift

He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, along with fortresses and guard towers in the forests. Verse ConceptsFortificationsCastles

Some of the crowd shouted this and some that. Since the tribune couldn't learn the facts due to the confusion, he ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks. Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTCastlesExcitementSoundGroups Shouting

Just as Paul was about to be taken into the barracks, he asked the tribune, "May I say something to you?" Verse ConceptsLanguages Mentioned In Scripture

The quarrel was becoming violent, and the tribune was afraid that they would tear Paul to pieces. So he ordered the soldiers to go down, take him away from them by force, and bring him into the barracks. Verse ConceptsCommanderCommands, in NTCastlesSecurityFear, Of DeathPersecution Of The Apostle PaulPeople Torn To PiecesChiliarchs

But the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush, so he came and got into the barracks and told Paul. Verse ConceptsAmbushThings Revealed

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The next day, they let the horsemen ride with Paul while they returned to their barracks. Verse ConceptsRiding HorsesGroups going home

Jacob continued his travels, and eventually pitched his tent facing Migdal Eder. Verse ConceptsNomadsTowers

"And you, watchtower of the flock, you stronghold of the daughter of Zion, it will happen even to you: The former dominion, even the kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem, will come. Verse ConceptsdaughtersDay of the LORDReinstatementWatchmanZion, As A SymbolPeople Of The KingdomStock Keepingjerusalemziondominion

Great is the salvation he brings to his king, showing gracious love to his anointed, to David and to his offspring forever. Verse ConceptsKindnessSalvation, Illustrations OfThe Lord's AnointedGod Showed His LovingkindnessDavidic CovenantThrone Of Davidcrusades

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