Thematic Bible: Men commanded to keep silent


Thematic Bible



And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head today? And he said, Yes, I know it; be silent.

And many told him to be silent, but he cried even more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.


And they said unto him, Silence, lay thy hand upon thy mouth and go with us to be our father and priest; is it better for thee to be a priest unto the house of one man or that thou be a priest unto a tribe and a family of Israel?

So the Levites caused all the people to be silent, saying, Be silent, for the day is holy; neither be ye sad.

Listen to me, and I will speak, and afterward let come on me what will.

Hear me, O Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak.