Thematic Bible: Scarlet
Thematic Bible
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The king called aloud to bring in the enchanters (Magi), the Chaldeans [who were master astrologers] and the diviners. The king said to the wise men of Babylon, “Whoever can read this writing and explain its interpretation to me shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold put around his neck, and have authority as the third ruler in the kingdom.”
“O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
Who clothed you
Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.