Thematic Bible: Men commanded to keep silent


Thematic Bible



When the Guild of Prophets who lived in Bethel came out to greet Elisha, they asked him, "You are aware, aren't you, that later today the LORD is going to remove your master from being your mentor?" "Of course I'm aware of it," he said. "Calm down." Verse ConceptsAskingSchool Of ProphetsSilenceSchoolsSons Of The ProphetsTodayPeople With General KnowledgeTaking Other Peopleassertiveness

Many people sternly told him to be quiet, but he started shouting even louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Verse ConceptsJesus As Son Of DavidIndividuals ShoutingBe Merciful!


They told him, "Shut up and keep quiet. Come with us and be our spiritual father and priest. It's better for you, isn't it, to be a priest to an entire tribe and family in Israel than to be priest to the home of one man?" Verse ConceptsSpiritual FathersCurbing SpeechUnnamed Priests

The descendants of Levi also calmed all the people by saying, "Be still, for the day is holy. Don't be sorrowful!" Verse ConceptsDo Not MournHoly Times

"Don't talk to me! It's my turn to speak; then whatever happens, happens. Verse ConceptsCurbing Speech

"Job, pay attention! Listen to me! Be silent and let me speak. Verse ConceptsCurbing SpeechPay Attention To People!Listening To Godattention

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