Thematic Bible: Men commanded to keep silent


Thematic Bible



The sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that Yahweh will take away your master from your head today?" He said, "Yes, I know it; hold your peace."

Many rebuked him, that he should be quiet, but he cried out much more, "You son of David, have mercy on me!"


They said to him, "Hold your peace, put your hand on your mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?"

So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, "Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be grieved."

"Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will.

Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.