Thematic Bible: For kings


Thematic Bible



Then his officer, Pekah son of Remaliah, conspired against him and struck him down in Samaria at the citadel of the king’s palace —as well as Argob and Arieh. There were 50 Gileadite men with Pekah. He killed Pekahiah and became king in his place. Verse ConceptsCitadelsConspiraciesOfficersPalacesFiftiesKilling KingsKings Of The Northern KingdomList Of Kings Of IsraelReuben Gad And Half Manasseh

Therefore, I will send fire against Teman,
and it will consume the citadels of Bozrah.
Verse ConceptsDestruction Of StrongholdsFire Of Judgement

I will set fire to the wall of Damascus;
it will consume Ben-hadad’s citadels.
Verse ConceptsFortificationsBurning Citiessyriadamascus

The river gates are opened,
and the palace erodes away.
Verse ConceptsThe Act Of OpeningOpening GatesCity GatesFear Of Other Things

Some time passed after these events. Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard; it was in Jezreel next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. Verse ConceptsPalacesSamaritansList Of Kings Of Israel

He said to his men, “I swear before the Lord: I would never do such a thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed. I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the Lord’s anointed.” Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic DutiesHonouring RulersResistanceThe Anointed OneThe Lord's Anointed

But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him, for who can lift a hand against the Lord’s anointed and be blameless?” Verse ConceptsMercy, Examples OfThe Anointed OneThe Lord's Anointed

David questioned him, “How is it that you were not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?” Verse ConceptsThe Lord's AnointedKilling KingsWhy Do You Do This?


Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,
and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom,
for a bird of the sky may carry the message,
and a winged creature may report the matter.
Verse ConceptsBedroomsCivic DutiesHonouring RulersDisclosuresDo Not TellThe Rich Lording ItUngodly CursingPrivate RoomsBirdsFunThoughtsAbusesecretscriticismrumorsriskgossiping

However, because of the Lord, I will never lift my hand against the Lord’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and the water jug by his head, and let’s go.” Verse ConceptsOpposition, To Sin And EvilThe Lord's AnointedFar Be It!

Ahithophel replied to Absalom, “Sleep with your father’s concubines he left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become repulsive to your father, everyone with you will be encouraged.” Verse ConceptsNosesOffenceOne FleshSmellsPeople Being Hated

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