Thematic Bible: Men commanded to keep silent


Thematic Bible



Now the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that the Lord will take your master away from you today?” He said, “Yes, I know it; be quiet [about it].” Verse ConceptsAskingSchool Of ProphetsSilenceSchoolsSons Of The ProphetsTodayPeople With General KnowledgeTaking Other Peopleassertiveness

Many sternly rebuked him, telling him to keep still and be quiet; but he kept on shouting out all the more, “Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!” Verse ConceptsJesus As Son Of DavidIndividuals ShoutingBe Merciful!


They said to him, “Keep quiet, put your hand over your mouth and come with us, and be a father and a priest to us. Is it better for you to be a priest to the house of one man, or to be a priest to a tribe and family in Israel?” Verse ConceptsSpiritual FathersCurbing SpeechUnnamed Priests

So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still, for the day is holy; do not be worried.” Verse ConceptsDo Not MournHoly Times


“Be silent before me so that I may speak;
And let happen to me what may.
Verse ConceptsCurbing Speech


“Pay attention, Job, listen to me;
Keep silent, and I will speak.
Verse ConceptsCurbing SpeechPay Attention To People!Listening To Godattention