Thematic Bible: Esteemed a valuable booty


Thematic Bible



They also attacked the tents of the herdsmen and captured many sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.

That messenger was still speaking when yet another came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, made a raid on the camels, and took them away. They struck down the servants with the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” Verse ConceptsCamelsActing AloneThree GroupsWhile Still SpeakingTaking Animals

They received help against these enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them, because they cried out to God in battle. He granted their request because they trusted in Him. They captured the Hagrites' livestock-50,000 of their camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys-as well as 100,000 people.

They will take their tents and their flocks
along with their tent curtains and all their equipment.
They will take their camels for themselves.
They will call out to them:
Terror is on every side!
Verse ConceptsFear Will ComeTaking Possessions

Their camels will become plunder,
and their massive herds of cattle will become spoil.
I will scatter them to the wind in every direction,
those who shave their temples;
I will bring calamity on them across all their borders.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Verse ConceptsLargenessScattering The PeoplesCutting Hair

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