Thematic Bible: Instances of, in scripture
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the reign of ahab
Elijah the foreigner, who was an alien resident from Gilead, told Ahab, "As the LORD God of Israel lives, in whose presence I'm standing, there will be neither dew nor rain these next several years, except when I say so."
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Ahab had instructed Obadiah, "Go throughout the land to all of the water springs and to all of the valleys. Maybe we'll find some grass to keep the horses and mules alive. Also, maybe we won't have to kill some of our cattle."
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the days of joseph
As soon as the seven years of abundance throughout the land of Egypt ended, the seven years of famine started, just as Joseph had predicted. It was an international famine, but there was food everywhere throughout the land of Egypt. Eventually, the land of Egypt began to feel the effects of the famine, so the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. "Go see Joseph," Pharaoh announced to all the Egyptians, "and do whatever he tells you to do." read more.
Joseph opened all of the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians, because the famine was beginning to be severe throughout the land of Egypt.
Joseph opened all of the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians, because the famine was beginning to be severe throughout the land of Egypt.
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the time of jeremiah
This is this message from the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought:
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the days of abraham
There was a famine in the land, so Abram went down to Egypt to live because the famine was so severe.
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the reign of david
One time there was a famine during David's reign that went on for three straight years. David sought the LORD, who said, "Saul and his household are guilty because he executed the Gibeonites."
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » During the siege of jerusalem
By the ninth day of the fourth month, the resulting famine had become so severe in the city that no food remained for the people who lived in the land.
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » During the siege of samaria
until there was a great famine throughout Samaria. The siege lasted until a donkey's head cost 80 silver coins and one quarter of a unit of dove's dung cost five silver coins.
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the time of elisha
Elisha returned to Gilgal during a time of famine in the land. While the Guild of Prophets were having a meal with him, he instructed his attendant, "Put a large pot on the fire and boil some stew for the Guild of Prophets."
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the days of isaac
Later on, a famine swept through the land. This famine was different from the previous famine that had occurred earlier, during Abraham's lifetime. So Isaac went to Abimelech, king of the Philistines, at Gerar.
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » Before destruction of jerusalem
because nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » After the captivity
Others were saying, "We're having to mortgage our fields, our vineyards, and our homes so we can buy grain during this famine."
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » Of seven years foretold by elisha
Meanwhile, Elisha urged the woman whose son he had restored to life, "You must get up and leave with your household to go live wherever you can, because the LORD has called for a famine, and it's going to come over the land for seven years."
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the reign of claudius cæsar
One of them named Agabus got up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine all over the world. This happened during the reign of Claudius.
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Famine » Instances of, in scripture » In the day of the judges
Now there came a time of famine while judges were ruling in the land of Israel. A man from Bethlehem of Judah, his wife, and his two sons left to live in the country of Moab.
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