Thematic Bible: Men commanded to keep silent


Thematic Bible



A group of prophets who lived at Bethel asked Elisha: Do you know that Jehovah is going to take your master away from you today? Yes, I know, Elisha answered. But let us not talk about it. Verse ConceptsAskingSchool Of ProphetsSilenceSchoolsSons Of The ProphetsTodayPeople With General KnowledgeTaking Other Peopleassertiveness

Many rebuked him that he should keep quiet. However he cried out even more: You son of David have mercy on me. Verse ConceptsJesus As Son Of DavidIndividuals ShoutingBe Merciful!


They told him: Be quiet. Do not say a word. Come with us and be our priest and adviser. Is it better for you to be a priest to the house of one man, or to be a priest to a tribe and a family in Israel? Verse ConceptsSpiritual FathersCurbing SpeechUnnamed Priests

So the Levites made all the people quiet, saying: Be quiet, for the day is holy; and do not give way to grief. Verse ConceptsDo Not MournHoly Times

Keep silent and let me speak! Then let come to me what may. Verse ConceptsCurbing Speech

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