Thematic Bible: Men commanded to keep silent


Thematic Bible



Then the sons of the prophets who [were in] Bethel came out to Elisha, and they said to him, "Do you know that Yahweh [is] going to take your master {from you} today?" He said, "I also know; be quiet!" Verse ConceptsAskingSchool Of ProphetsSilenceSchoolsSons Of The ProphetsTodayPeople With General KnowledgeTaking Other Peopleassertiveness

And many [people] warned him that he should be quiet. But he was crying out {even more loudly}, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Verse ConceptsJesus As Son Of DavidIndividuals ShoutingBe Merciful!


And they said to him, "Keep quiet! Put your hand on your mouth and come with us and be for us a father and a priest. Is it better being a priest for a house of one man or being a priest for a tribe and clan in Israel?" Verse ConceptsSpiritual FathersCurbing SpeechUnnamed Priests

So the Levites silenced all of the people, saying, "Silence, for this day is holy. Do not be grieved." Verse ConceptsDo Not MournHoly Times

"{Let me have silence}, and I myself will speak, and let come over me whatever [may]. Verse ConceptsCurbing Speech

"Listen attentively, Job; listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. Verse ConceptsCurbing SpeechPay Attention To People!Listening To Godattention