Thematic Bible: Keepers of
Thematic Bible
Prisons » Keepers of » Often used severity
Prisons » Keepers of » Sometimes acted kindly
Then he took them at that very hour of the night and washed their wounds and got baptized instantly, he and all his family. He took them up to his house and put food before them, overjoyed like all his household at having believed in God.
Prisons » Keepers of » Responsible for the prisoners
had many lashes inflicted on them and put them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safe.
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When the jailer started from his sleep and saw the prison-doors open, he drew his sword and was on the point of killing himself, supposing the prisoners had made their escape;
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Prisons » Keepers of » Sometimes entrusted the care of the prison to well-conducted prisoners
Prisons » Keepers of » Put to death if prisoners escaped
Herod made inquiries for him but could not find him; so, after cross-examining the guards, he ordered them off to death. He then went down from Judaea to Caesarea, where he spent some time.
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Prisons » Keepers of » Strictly guarded the doors
The very night before Herod meant to have him produced, Peter lay asleep between two soldiers; he was fastened by two chains, and sentries in front of the door guarded the prison.
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