Thematic Bible: Keepers of
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Prisons » Keepers of » Often used severity
Prisons » Keepers of » Sometimes acted kindly
Even at that time of the night he took them and washed their wounds, and he and all the members of his household at once were baptized. Then he took them up to his house and gave them food, and he and all the members of his household were happy in their faith in God.
Prisons » Keepers of » Responsible for the prisoners
After flogging them severely, they put them into jail, and gave the jailer orders to keep close watch on them.
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When the jailer awoke and saw that the jail doors were open, he drew his sword and was on the point of killing himself, because he thought that the prisoners had escaped.
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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 had search made for him, and when he could not find him, he examined the guards and ordered them to be put to death. Then he left Judea for Caesarea, and stayed there.
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Prisons » Keepers of » Strictly guarded the doors
Now just as Herod was going to bring him out, that is, the very night before, Peter was fastened with two chains and was sleeping between two soldiers, and the guards were at the door guarding the prison.
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