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Thematic Bible: The Nation


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Luke 2:1
Now in those days an order was published by Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be registered. Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTCaesarProclamationsRankTaxationProphecies Concerning ChristArmies, RomanRoman EmperorsThe King's Orderstaxes

Esther 8:14
The couriers, mounted on the royal steeds, left quickly, urged on by the king's command. The edict was also issued in Susa the capital. Verse ConceptsMules

Esther 2:8
The king's order and edict was proclaimed, and many young women were brought to Susa the capital under the care of Hegai. Esther was taken to the palace into the care of Hegai, who was in charge of the women.

Daniel 6:26
"I hereby decree that in every area of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, who endures forever. His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed, and his dominion continues forever. Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of GodendGod, Living And Self sustainingKingdomsPersecution, Attitudes ToTremblingCoercionGod Reigning ForeverFear God!dominion

Daniel 3:29
"Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego! He sent his angel to deliver his servants who trusted in him. They disobeyed the king's command and were willing to risk their lives in order not to serve or worship any god except their own God. So I decree that people from any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego will be destroyed and their house reduced to rubble, because there is no other god who can save like this." Verse ConceptsFalse GodsCoercionPeople Torn To PiecesRubbishBlasphemy

Ezra 6:1
Then King Darius issued an order to search the Hall of Records where the Babylonian archives were stored. Verse ConceptsAdministrationSeeking For Concrete ThingsHistorical BooksThe King's OrdersVolunteering

Daniel 3:10
You, your majesty, issued this decree: Verse ConceptsCymbalsHarpsLyresFlutes

Ezra 7:21
I, Artaxerxes, in my capacity as king, hereby decree to all royal treasuries beyond the Euphrates River that whatever Ezra the priest-scribe of the Law of the God of Heaven, may require of you are to be performed with all due diligence, Verse ConceptsArtaxerxes The King

Ezra 5:13
"However, during King Cyrus' first year that same King Cyrus of Babylon issued a decree to reconstruct this Temple of God. Verse ConceptsProclamationsThe Second TempleThe King's OrdersThe First Templerebuilding

Esther 3:15
The couriers went out, urged on by the king's command, and the edict was issued in Susa the capital. The king and Haman sat down to drink, while the city of Susa was thrown into confusion. Verse ConceptsConfusion, Examples OfPuzzlement

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Daniel 2:13
When the order went out to kill the advisors, they searched for Daniel and his friends to kill them, too. Verse ConceptsAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleThose Looking For People

Jonah 3:7
Then he had this proclamation published throughout Nineveh: "By decree of the king and his nobles: Verse ConceptsHeraldNoblesTasteBoth Men And Animals AffectedEating And DrinkingThe King's OrdersFasting

Proverbs 4:17
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence. Verse ConceptsAlcoholBread, Figurative OfEating, Metaphorical UseWinePursuing Violencewickedness

Psalm 73:6
Therefore pride is their necklace and violence covers them like a garment. Verse ConceptsPride, Results OfViolencePride, CharacteristicsGarments Of SinNecklacePursuing ViolenceClothed With Bad ThingsInternal AdornmentBreaking Chains

Micah 2:2
They covet fields and seize them; they covet houses, and grab them, too. They harass the valiant man, along with his household, an individual and his estate. Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofGenerosity, HumanInjustice, Nature And Source OfLand, As A Divine ResponsibilityProperty, HousesProperty, LandCharacter Of WickedCovetousness, Results InTaking PossessionsInheritancePropertyoppressioncheaters

Psalm 55:9
Confound them, Lord, and confuse their speech, because I have seen violence and strife in the city. Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthConfusionTowersViolenceConquestDisharmonyPuzzlementLanguages ConfusedLanguages SeparatedThe TongueConflictSpeechtransition

Genesis 6:13
So God announced to Noah, "I've decided to destroy every living thing on earth, because it has become filled with violence due to them. Look! I'm about to annihilate them, along with the earth. Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthFlesh, Description OfFilling PlacesViolenceDestruction Of All CreaturesThe Universe DestroyedGod KillingPeople EndedGod Killing All PeopleThe End Of The WorldFloods

Job 24:2
They move boundary stones, steal flocks, and pasture them. Verse ConceptsBoundariesProperty, LandStealingStonesSuffering, Causes OfLandmarksTaking AnimalsPurgatory

Isaiah 59:6
Their cobwebs cannot become clothing, they cannot cover themselves with what they make. Their deeds are deeds of iniquity, and acts of violence fill their hands. Verse ConceptsViolenceGarments

Jeremiah 6:7
As a well keeps its waters fresh, so the city keeps her wickedness fresh. Violence and destruction are heard in her, sickness and wounds are always before me. Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthFountainsWellsContinuing In SinFreshWells, Figurative Use

Ezekiel 8:17
"Do you see this, Son of Man?" he asked me. "Is it an insignificant thing for Judah's house to commit the detestable things that they're doing here? They've filled the land with violence and turned away from me, causing me to become angry again. Look how they're sniffing with their noses! Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthGod, Suffering OfProvoking GodA Little BitDoing RepeatedlyLooking And SeeingTroubling Individuals

Amos 3:10
Because they do not know how to act right," declares the LORD, "they are filling their strongholds with treasures that they took from others by violence into their fortified citadels." Verse ConceptsHoardingSpiritual IgnoranceMisersPursuing ViolenceNo JusticeStoring Other ThingsDoing The Right Thing

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Micah 6:12
Her rich people are filled with violence, and her inhabitants tell lies their tongues speak deceitfully! Verse ConceptsDeception In Fallen Human NatureRich, TheRiches, Dangers OfTongueRiches, Can Lead ToViolence In The EarthDeceitful TonguesThe Rich Lording ItLying And Deceit

Deuteronomy 17:16
Only he must not amass horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt to obtain more horses. For the LORD said you must never return that way again. Verse ConceptsHorsesKings, Duties OfNeverPeople not returningAcquiring Horses

Proverbs 29:4
A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin. Verse ConceptsCovetingBribery, Results Ofethics, socialBeing A LeaderCivil authoritiesGovernmentGreed, Condemnation OfCivic RighteousnessInjustice, Examples OfInstabilityLeaders, PoliticalResponsibility, For God's WorldStabilityKings, Duties OfJusticeEffect Of BribesGreed

Proverbs 29:14
When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor, his throne will be established forever. Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessKings, Duties OfCommerceAuthorityfairness

2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing. Verse ConceptsFearGod, The RockReverence, And BlessingKings, Duties OfKings, How They Should ActMagistratesCivil GovernmentReverence To GodAuthorityFearing God

2 Chronicles 19:6
"Pay careful attention to your duties, because you are judging not only for the sake of human beings but also for the LORD and he is present with you as you make your rulings. Verse ConceptsKings, Duties OfMagistratesGod With Specific PeopleMaking DecisionsJudgement

Psalm 2:10-11
Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned! Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Proverbs 16:12
Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established. Verse Conceptsethics, socialBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessResponsibility, For God's WorldStabilityKings, Duties OfGood KingsAuthorityDistinctives Of Righteousness

Proverbs 20:28
Gracious love and truth preserve a king; through love his throne is made secure. Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority

Jeremiah 5:15
People of Israel, I'm now bringing a nation from far away to attack you," declares the LORD. "It is an enduring nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you don't know. And you won't understand what they say. Verse ConceptsLanguagesNot Understanding LanguageUnknown LanguagesPeople From Far AwayNations Attacking Israel

Jeremiah 51:20
"You are my war-club and weapons of war. I'll smash nations with you and destroy kingdoms with you. Verse ConceptsAxesPunishment, Nature OfWeaponsHammersWeapons Of GodWarSpiritual WarfareBattledrums

Isaiah 5:26
The LORD will signal for nations far away, whistling for them to come from the ends of the earth. Look how quickly and how swiftly they come! Verse ConceptsBanner, Figurative UseSpeedFlagsWhistlingFar From HerePeople From Far Away

Isaiah 7:18
"At that time, the LORD will call for flies that will come from far away from the headwaters of Egypt's rivers and for bees that are in the land of Assyria. Verse ConceptsFliesBeesInsectsWhistlingflying

Deuteronomy 28:50
it will be a nation whose language you don't understand, whose stern appearance neither shows regard nor extends grace to anyone whether old or young. Verse ConceptsOld Age, Attitudes ToDisrespect For Old AgeExpressions On FacesRespectThe ElderlyRespecting Your Bodypity

Judges 3:12
The Israelis again practiced evil in full view of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon king of Moab in his control over Israel, because they had practiced evil in full view of the LORD. Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahPower, HumanGod's People Sinning

1 Kings 11:14
After this, the LORD allowed Hadad the Edomite to oppose Solomon. He was part of the royal line of Edom. Verse ConceptsConfrontationenemies, of Israel and JudahThe Kingdom Of Others

Jeremiah 6:22
This is what the LORD says: "Look, people are coming from a northern country. A great nation is stirring from the ends of the earth. Verse ConceptsOut Of The NorthPeople From Far Awayawakeningarmy

Luke 19:43
because the days will come when your enemies will build walls around you, surround you, and close you in on every side. Verse ConceptsSiegesThe Prophecy Towards JerusalemEnemies SurroundingAttacks On Jerusalem ForetoldSiege Moundsinvesting

1 Kings 20:2
Then he sent envoys to visit King Ahab of Israel and told him, "This is what Ben-hadad says: Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutList Of Kings Of Israel

Ezekiel 17:15
But he rebelled against the king of Babylon by sending his messengers to Egypt to obtain horses and a large army. Will he succeed? Or will the one who did this escape? Will he break the covenant, but still be delivered?'" Verse ConceptsenvoyLargenessRebellion Against God, Shown InNo EscapeAcquiring HorsesLarge Armies

Numbers 20:14
Later, Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom with this message: "This is what your relative Israel says: "You know all the hardships we've encountered. Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutMessengerHard TasksRulers Of EdomHardship

Numbers 21:21
Later, Israel sent messengers to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who conveyed this request: Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent Out

2 Kings 14:8
Later, Amaziah sent couriers to Jehoahaz's son Jehoash, grandson of King Jehu of Israel, challenging him, "Come on! Let's fight face to face!" Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutList Of Kings Of Israel

2 Kings 16:7
So Ahaz sent envoys to Tiglath-pileser, king of Assyria, to tell him, "I am your servant and son. Save me from the king of Aram and the king of Israel, who are attacking me." Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutAliancesInvitationsServanthood, In SocietyAllegiances

2 Samuel 5:11
Later, King Hiram of Tyre sent a delegation to David, accompanied by cedar logs, carpenters, and stone masons. They built a palace for David. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenMessengers Sent OutCedarCarpentersBuildingMasonsStonesZion, As A PlaceCommerceCedar Wood

Joshua 9:4
they took the initiative by preparing their provisions shrewdly: they took tattered sacks for their donkeys, worn-out, torn, and mended wineskins, Verse ConceptsExamples Of DeceitBottle, UsesenvoyCraftinessWineskins And Vatsimprovement

1 Kings 5:1
King Hiram of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he learned that Solomon had been anointed king to replace his father, because Hiram had been David's lifelong friend. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsenvoyFriendship, Examples OfAnointing Kings

Ezra 7:26
Whoever refuses to practice the law of your God and the law of the king is to see judgment executed quickly, whether to death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or imprisonment. Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law

Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear both the LORD and the king, and don't keep company with rebels. Verse Conceptsethics, socialHuman Authority, Christian ResponseAuthority, of human institutionsCivic DutiesChildren, attitudes towardsInstabilityFear God!RespectFearing GodFriendship And TrustFriendship KjvChanging YourselfRespecting Authorityrebellion

Ecclesiastes 8:2
I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God. Verse ConceptsCivic DutiesCitizenshipSwearing OathsObeying People

Matthew 17:27
So Jesus told him, "In that case, the subjects are exempt. However, so that we don't offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Take it and give it to them for me and you." Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes

Matthew 22:21
They told him, "Caesar's." So he told them, "Then give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Possessionsethics, socialethics, basis ofGiving To OthersCivil authoritiesHuman Authority, Christian ResponseAuthority, of human institutionsCivic DutiesLoyaltyObedience, To Human AuthoritiesHonoring AuthorityGiving To GodGod PossessingSubmissionTributesCitizens, Christian DutiesCivil GovernmentCommandments Of ChristCitizenshipAttitudes Towards KingsGod In Relation To ManGiving Back

Romans 13:1
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God, Verse Conceptsethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential ControlPoliticsMagistratesObedience To GodCivil GovernmentCitizenshipAuthority Of PeopleAttitudes Towards KingsAuthorityBe Subject To PeopleGod Appointing OthersSocial dutiesLeadersPowerStress And Hard TimesGod Being In ControlRespecting Authorityprincipalities

Titus 3:1
Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work. Verse ConceptsBeing PreparedExhortation, Objects Ofethics, socialCivil authoritieseagernessAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesLoyaltyMorality, And CreationObedience, To Human AuthoritiesHonoring AuthorityReadinessRulersSociety, Positive Aspects OfOrderliness In SocietySubmissionWatchfulness, Of BelieversPoliticsCitizens, Christian DutiesCivil GovernmentCitizenshipReminders Of The GospelPreparing For ActionAttitudes Towards KingsBe Subject To PeopleDo Good!Respecting Authorityprincipalities

1 Peter 2:13-14
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme, or to governors who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

Esther 7:9
Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, observed, "Look there! A pole is standing 50 cubits high at Haman's house that he prepared for Mordecai, whose report benefitted the king!" Verse ConceptsEscaping, Physical ThingsAbasement, Examples OfDimensions Of Other Things

Deuteronomy 21:23
his body must not remain overnight on the tree. You must bury him that same day, because cursed of God is the one who has been hanged on a tree. Don't defile your land that the LORD is about to give you as your inheritance." Verse ConceptsThe AccursedGallowsHangingHumiliationKillingPollutionsOvernightThe Curse Of The LawPeople Hung To DeathBurying places

2 Samuel 21:9
Then he turned them over to the custody of the Gibeonites, who hanged them on the mountain in the presence of the LORD. All seven of them died at the same time. They were executed during the first days of harvest, just as the barley began to be gathered in. Verse ConceptsCriminalsMaternal LoveGrainAutumnPeople Hung To Death

Galatians 3:13
The Messiah redeemed us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written, "A curse on everyone who is hung on a tree!" Verse ConceptsAbolitionFreedom from the LawFolly, Examples OfGallowsAtonementDeath penaltyHangingHumiliationLegalismPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRedemption, In NtSin, God's Remedy ForSubstitutionTypesChristian Liberty Is Freedom FromThe Curse Of The LawPeople Hung To DeathRedemptionReligious FreedomThe Crosslawcursesredeemed

Joshua 8:29
He hanged the king of Ai on a tree until dusk, and at sunset Joshua ordered his body brought down from the tree and laid at the entrance to the gate of the town. There he raised over it a large mound of stones, which stands there to this day. Verse ConceptsGallowsGatesHangingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSunsetsCairnsPeople Hung To DeathPlaces To This Day

Genesis 40:22
but he beheaded and hanged the head chef, just as Joseph had interpreted for them. Verse ConceptsDeath penaltyPeople Hung To Death

Joshua 10:26
After this, Joshua struck those kings down, executing them, and hanged them on five gallows until sunset. Verse ConceptsGallowsHangingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfFive ThingsKilling KingsAction Until EveningPeople Hung To Death

Ezra 6:11
I hereby also decree that whoever shall alter the wording of this edict, let his residence be torn down for timber to build a gallows, hang him on it, and turn his home into an outhouse. Verse ConceptsCriminalsGallowsDeath penaltyHangingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfPiercingsRubbish

Numbers 14:10
But the entire congregation was talking about stoning them to death. Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfAppearances Of God In OtStoningTheophanyFear Of Stoning

1 Kings 21:13
Two wicked men came in, sat down in front of them, and testified against Naboth in public, "Naboth cursed God and the king!" So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death. Verse ConceptsCriminalsTwo WitnessesTwo WitnessesCursing GodKilling Named Individuals

1 Kings 12:18
King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of conscripted labor, but all of Israel stoned him to death, and King Rehoboam had to jump in his chariot and flee back in a hurry to Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsChariotsHasty ActionForced LabourKilling Named Individuals

Acts 14:19
But some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds by persuasion. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, thinking he was dead. Verse ConceptsAbandonmentevangelists, ministry ofPersuasionInciting To EvilStoningPersecution Of The Apostle PaulPulling PeopleAttempting To Kill Specific People

Acts 7:59
As they continued to stone Stephen, he kept praying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" Verse ConceptsKneelingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSpiritsSpirit, Nature OfThe Spirit Of ManDeath Of The RighteousIntermediate State

Joshua 7:25
Joshua announced, "Why did you bring trouble to us? Today the LORD is bringing trouble to you!" So all Israel stoned him to death, incinerated them, and buried them with stones, Verse ConceptsThe DeadTrouble, Causes OfDeath penaltyPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRetributionBurning PeopleTroubling Groups Of PeopleFamily Death

2 Chronicles 24:21
But the people conspired against him, and at the direct orders of the king they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the LORD's Temple. Verse ConceptsCourtyardMartyrdom Of The SaintsDeath penaltyTrapConspiracy

John 10:31
Again the Jewish leaders picked up stones to stone him to death. Verse ConceptsChrist Would Be KilledFear Of Stoning

Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor. Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcoholStrong DrinkAlcoholic BeveragesAlcoholicsDrunkennessroyaltybeeralcoholism

Deuteronomy 16:18
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially. Verse Conceptsethics, incentives towardsCivic RighteousnessJudgesTownMagistratesAdministrationJudging RightlyMan AppointingAppointments

Exodus 18:21
You are to look for capable men among the people, men who fear God, men of integrity who hate dishonest gain. You are to set these men over them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. Verse ConceptsCovetingFaithfulness, To GodBeing A LeaderHatredHonestyProfitsReverence, And Social BehaviourTrustworthinessMagistratesCivil GovernmentTen PeopleFiftiesOne HundredA Thousand PeoplePerforming The TruthChoosing PeopleSkilled PeopleHating EvilCovetousnessDishonestyLeadership Qualitiesgroups

Deuteronomy 1:13
Choose for yourselves wise and discerning men, known to your tribes, and appoint them as your leaders. Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceCivil GovernmentLeadersExamples of LeadershipDiscernmentLeadership Qualitiesfitnessexperiencewise

Proverbs 24:23
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment. Verse ConceptsFavouritismJudging OthersWisdom, Human ImportanceBigotryRacism

Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. Verse ConceptsConcealment, Of GodKings, How They Should ActWithheld KnowledgeSecret ThingsDeliberationNature Of KingsGod's Things ConcealedDutyPrivileges of saintsGlory of the The churchGod's Ways Beyond Human UnderstandingBeauty Of NatureBeauty And Self WorthThe Beauty Of Naturesecretshidingresearchhonour

Genesis 41:33
Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt. Verse ConceptsDiscretionAuthority Delegated To People

Nehemiah 1:4
When I heard this, I sat down and cried, mourning for a number of days while I fasted and prayed in the presence of the God of Heaven. Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saints, Examples OfFasting, Practice OfFasting, Nature OfFasting, Examples OfPrayer, Practicalities OfPrayerfulnessSorrowSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfUnhappinessHeaven, Glimpsed By HumansFastingFasting And Prayer

Psalm 137:1
There we sat down and cried by the rivers of Babylon as we remembered Zion. Verse ConceptsGesturesBabylon, Israel Exiled ToempiresLove, And The WorldSorrowWeepingPainful MemoriesPeople RememberingRiversExamples Of Patriotismartists

Nehemiah 2:3
Then I was filled with fear. I replied to the king, "May the king live forever. Why shouldn't I be troubled, since the city where my ancestral sepulchers are located lies waste, with its gates burned by fire?" Verse ConceptsGatesArchaeologyCitizens, Christian DutiesDestruction Of JerusalemCity GatesBurning Jerusalem

Isaiah 66:10
"Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be happy for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in gladness, all you who mourn over her, Verse ConceptsLoving God's Things

2 Samuel 10:12
Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best." Verse ConceptsCourage, In Facing EnemiesLove, And The WorldBraveryStrength Of PeopleBe Courageous!Be Strong!God's Will Be DoneCourageMasculinityCourage And Strength

1 Kings 11:21
Later on, Hadad learned in Egypt that David had been buried with his ancestors and that Joab the army commander was dead. So Hadad asked Pharaoh, "Please send me out so I can go back to my own land."

1 Chronicles 19:13
Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best." Verse ConceptsBraveryStrength Of PeopleCourage And Strength

Leviticus 24:14
"Take the one who cursed outside the camp. Everyone who heard him is to lay their hands on his head. Then the entire congregation is to stone him to death. Verse ConceptsCongregationDeath penaltyCamps, Unclean ThingsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfLaying On Of HandsHands On HeadsOutside The CampLaying On Hands For EvilInstructions About Stoning

Deuteronomy 17:5
summon the man or the woman who did this evil thing to your city gates. Then stone the man or the woman to death. Verse ConceptsGatesPunishment, Legal Aspects OfBusiness At The GatewayInstructions About Stoning

Exodus 19:13
No hand is to touch that person, but he is certainly to be stoned or shot; whether animal or person, he is not to live.' They are to approach the mountain only when the ram's horn sounds a long blast." Verse ConceptsHornsMusical Instruments, types ofRamsThrowing StonesDeath As PunishmentNot TouchingTrumpets For SignallingBoth Men And Animals KilledInstructions About Stoning

Leviticus 20:2
"Tell the Israelis that when an Israeli or a resident alien who lives in Israel offers his child to Molech, he is certainly to be put to death. The people who live in the land are to stone him with stones. Verse ConceptsDeath penaltyPunishment, Legal Aspects OfStonesIdolatry, Wicked Practices OfAliens, Believers DutyStrangersInstructions About StoningDeath Penalty For Heresy

Deuteronomy 13:10
Stone him to death, because he sought to lure you from the LORD your God who brought you from the land of Egypt, from the land of slavery. Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfGroups Of SlavesInstructions About StoningGod Bringing Israel Out Of Egypt

Deuteronomy 22:24
then the two must be brought to the city gate and there they must be stoned to death the girl because she was in a city but did not cry out for help, and the man who abused a woman who was engaged to another man. By doing this you are to remove this evil from among you. Verse ConceptsComing To GatesInstructions About Stoning

Acts 21:32
Immediately the tribune took some soldiers and officers and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the tribune and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. Verse ConceptsOfficersSoldiersCessationStopping FightingGroups RunningBeating Believers

Deuteronomy 25:3
But he must not be beaten more than 40 lashes, because if he receives more than 40 lashes, your brother will be humiliated in your eyes. Verse ConceptsBeatingsWhipsForties

Mark 13:9
"As for yourselves, be on your guard! People will hand you over to local councils, and you will be beaten in their synagogues. You will stand before governors and kings to testify to them because of me. Verse ConceptsFloggingGovernorsPersecution, Forms OfPersecution, Nature OfSanhedrinSynagogueHanding Over PeopleBeating BelieversWitness To The GospelTaking HeedGentile Rulers

Acts 5:40
So they were convinced by him. After calling in the apostles and beating them, they again ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus and let them go. Verse ConceptsFloggingevangelists, ministry ofPersecution, Forms OfPersuasionSuffering, Of BelieversWitnessing, And Holy SpiritBeatingsBeating BelieversSpeaking In Christ's NamePeople Set Free By PeopleThe Apostles In Action

Acts 16:22
The crowd joined in the attack against them. Then the magistrates had Paul and Silas stripped of their clothes and ordered them beaten with rods. Verse ConceptsCrowdsAttackingMarketsSuffering, Causes OfPersecution Of The Apostle PaulPeople Stripping People

2 Corinthians 11:25
Three times I was beaten with a stick, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, and I drifted on the sea for a day and a night. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Forms OfSeafaringStoningShipwrecksOne DayBeating BelieversActing Three TimesIn The Heart Of The Sea

Matthew 21:35
But the farmers took his servants and beat one, killed another, and attacked another with stones. Verse ConceptsKilling ProphetsKilling Disciples

1 Samuel 24:6
He told his men, "God forbid that I should do this thing to your majesty, the LORD's anointed, by stretching out my hand against him, since he's the LORD's anointed." Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic DutiesHonouring RulersResistanceThe Anointed OneThe Lord's Anointed

Jude 1:8
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings. Verse ConceptsDefilement, Objects OfCivic DutiesHonouring RulersAnarchyMisleading DreamsRespecting Authority

1 Peter 2:17
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king. Verse ConceptsLoving Your MotherCommitment, to God's peopleethics, socialChristiansBelieversAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLove, For One AnotherRespect, For Human BeingsReverence, And Social BehaviourTributesLove, Of Fellow ManCitizens, Christian DutiesBrotherhoodBrotherly LoveReverence To GodAttitudes Towards KingsHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Fear God!Brotherhood Of ManFamiliesPromises respectingRespectFamily LoveFearing GodLove And FamilyLoving EveryoneTreating OthersFamily FirstGods LoveRespecting ParentsBrothers LoveRespecting AuthorityRespecting Your BodySibling LoveLoving Your Parentssisterhoodloverspeoplereverencehonour

Romans 13:1
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God, Verse Conceptsethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential ControlPoliticsMagistratesObedience To GodCivil GovernmentCitizenshipAuthority Of PeopleAttitudes Towards KingsAuthorityBe Subject To PeopleGod Appointing OthersSocial dutiesLeadersPowerStress And Hard TimesGod Being In ControlRespecting Authorityprincipalities

Exodus 22:28
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people. Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic DutiesHonouring RulersRespect, For God's CharacterSpeech, Negative Aspects OfMagistratesCursing God

Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it. Verse ConceptsBedroomsCivic DutiesHonouring RulersDisclosuresDo Not TellThe Rich Lording ItUngodly CursingPrivate RoomsBirdsFunThoughtsAbusesecretscriticismrumorsriskgossiping

Acts 23:5
Paul answered, "I didn't realize, brothers, that he is the high priest. After all, it is written, "You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.'" Verse ConceptsApologizingethics, socialCivic DutiesHonouring RulersResistanceSelf DefenceMagistratesIs It Really?Attitudes Towards Kings

2 Kings 15:14
then Gadi's son Menahem approached Samaria from Tirzah and attacked Jabesh's son Shallum, executed him, and reigned in his place. Verse ConceptsKilling KingsKings Of The Northern KingdomList Of Kings Of Israel

Esther 2:21
At that time when Mordecai was sitting in the king's gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king's eunuchs among those who guarded the threshold, became angry and conspired to assassinate King Ahasuerus. Verse ConceptsSitting In The GatewayAttempting To Kill Specific People

2 Samuel 15:10
But Absalom sent agents throughout all of the tribes of Israel, telling them, "When you hear the sound of the battle trumpet, you're to announce that Absalom is king in Hebron." Verse ConceptsDavid, Reign OfChildren, Bad KidsRebellion, Against Human AuthoritySecrecyTrumpetUnfaithfulness, To PeopleWicked Children, Examples OfTrumpets For CelebrationSpying

1 Kings 16:20
The rest of Zimri's accomplishments, including his conspiracy that he carried out, are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel, are they not? Verse ConceptsConspiraciesHistorical Books

2 Kings 11:14
She looked around and there was the king, standing near a column, as was the royal custom! He was accompanied by the commanding officers, along with trumpeters who stood beside the king. All the people of the land sounded trumpets in their excitement. But Athaliah tore her clothes and bellowed, "It's a plot! A conspiracy!" Verse ConceptsCustomTreacheryTrumpetMusical Instruments, types ofTreasonDuplicating WordsPillars For Solomon's TempleTrumpets For CelebrationThose Who Tore ClothesUnfaithfulRejoicing In God's Workstraitors

2 Chronicles 22:10
As soon as Ahaziah's mother Athaliah learned that her son had died, she set out to destroy the entire royal family of Judah. Verse Conceptsroyalty

2 Kings 11:12
Then he brought out the king's son, put the royal crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and installed him as king. They anointed him, applauded, and said, "May the king live!" Verse ConceptsClappingCrowns, Worn ByHead coveringHeraldHigh Priest, In OtAnointing, Performed OnCoronationsApplauseAnointing KingsMaking Kings

2 Samuel 5:3
So all the elders of Israel approached the king at Hebron, where King David entered into a covenant with them in the presence of the LORD. Then they anointed David to be king over Israel. Verse ConceptsCovenant RelationshipsCovenant breakersOld Age, Attitudes ToAnointing, Performed OnAllegiancesCoronationsAnointing Kings

2 Chronicles 23:11
Then he brought out the king's son, put a crown on him, and presented him with the Testimony, Verse ConceptsHead coveringVoicesCoronations

1 Samuel 11:15
So all the people went to Gilgal and there they made Saul king in the LORD's presence in Gilgal. There they sacrificed peace offerings in the LORD's presence, and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. Verse ConceptsFellowship OfferingRejoicingExcitementCoronationsMaking Kings

1 Kings 12:20
Now when all of Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they sent for him and invited him to visit their assembly, where they installed him as king over all of Israel. Nobody (with the sole exception of the tribe of Judah) would align with David's dynasty. Verse ConceptsLoyaltyCoronationsMaking KingsList Of Kings Of Israelalignment

1 Kings 12:1
Rehoboam traveled to Shechem because all of Israel went there to install him as king. Verse ConceptsCoronationsMaking Kings

Jonah 3:6
When the message reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, removed his royal garments, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat down in ashes. Verse ConceptsCoveringAshesRobesThroneOuter GarmentsPeople Stripping OffAshes Of Humiliationjonah

Acts 12:21
Therefore, at a set time Herod put on his royal robes, sat down on the royal seat, and made a speech to them. Verse ConceptsClothingJudgment SeatRobesThroneRich ApparelThe Time AppointedDistinctive Clothing

1 Kings 22:10
Now the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah were each sitting on their respective thrones, arrayed in their robes, on the threshing floor at the entrance to the city gate of Samaria, and all of the prophets were prophesying in front of them. Verse ConceptsGatesRobesSchool Of ProphetsThreshing FloorThroneSitting In The GatewayDistinctive Clothing

1 Kings 10:18
The king also made a great ivory throne and overlaid it with pure gold. Verse ConceptsArtIvoryOverlaid With Gold

2 Kings 11:19
and brought the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, taking the king out of the LORD's Temple, marching through the guard's gate to the king's palace, where Joash took his seat on the throne of the kings. Verse ConceptsThrone

Nehemiah 3:7
Next to them, Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite were working with men from Gibeon and men from Mizpah under the Trans-Euphrates regional governor. Verse ConceptsGovernorsHuman Authority, Nature OfBeyond The River

Esther 5:1
On the third day, Esther put on her royal attire and stood in the inner courtyard of the palace in front of the king's quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the throne room, opposite the entrance to the building. Verse ConceptsThe Third Day Of The WeekDistinctive Clothingroyalty

Isaiah 1:23
Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. All of them are lovers of bribes and are runners after gifts. They don't bring justice to orphans, and the widow's case never comes up for review in their court." Verse ConceptsGiftsBribery, Results OfExploitationsWicked RulersOppression, Nature OfOrphansReward, HumanRiches, Dangers OfRulersStealingLeadershipRulers, WickedCovetousness, Example OfEvil AssociationsCompanionshipNot Helping Widows

Exodus 23:8
You are not to take a bribe because a bribe blinds the clear-sighted and distorts the words of the righteous. Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfBribery, Is Sinethics, socialAcceptance Of BribesMoney, Stewardship OfRighteous, TheMagistratesEffect Of BribesAvoiding BribesBlindingOther BlindingBribery

Psalm 26:10
Their hands are filled with wicked schemes, and their right hands with bribes. Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfInjustice, Examples OfEffect Of BribesEvil For The Right HandBribery

Proverbs 17:23
The wicked man takes a bribe in secret in order to pervert the course of justice. Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfAcceptance Of BribesSecrecyEffect Of Bribes

Isaiah 5:23
who acquit the guilty for a bribe, and deprive the innocent of justice!" Verse ConceptsAcquittalGuiltAcquitting The Guilty

Isaiah 33:15
The one who walks righteously and has spoken sincere words, who rejects gain from extortion and waves his hand, rejecting bribes, who blocks his ears from hearing plots of murder and shuts his eyes against seeing evil Verse ConceptsAcceptance Of BribesEyes, GuardedBeing FairFinancial AdviceAvoiding Bribes

Amos 5:12
and because I know that your transgressions are many, and your sins are numerous as you oppose the righteous, taking bribes as a ransom, and turning away the poor in court Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingCruelty, examples ofBribery, Results OfInjustice, Examples OfOffenceGod's Knowledge Of PeopleRighteous, TheRighteousness, Of BelieversSin, And God's CharacterExposure Of SinBusiness At The GatewayNot Helping The Pooroppression

Leviticus 25:10
Set aside and consecrate the fiftieth year to declare liberty throughout the land for all of its inhabitants. It is to be a jubilee for you. Every person is to return to his own land that he has inherited. Likewise, every person is to return to his tribe. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Acts Of In Otethics, personalClansCivil LibertyHolidayProclaimingReversion Of ThingsFreedom

Isaiah 9:4
Now as to the yoke that has been his burden, and the bar laid on his shoulder the rod of his oppressor you have broken it as on the day of Midian. Verse ConceptsCruelty, God's attitude toCivil LibertyYokesRemoving BurdensGod Freeing Captives

Isaiah 10:27
At that time, his burden will depart from your shoulder and his yoke from your neck. Indeed, the yoke will be broken, because you've become obese." Verse ConceptsAnointingFatnessAnointing With OilCivil LibertyYokesShouldersRemoving BurdensRemoving People From Your LifeBreaking Chainsliberation

Isaiah 14:25
to crush the Assyrian in my land, and on my mountains I will trample him down. His yoke will turn away from you, and his burden from your shoulders." Verse ConceptsCivil LibertyYokesTrampling PeopleRemoving Burdens

Jeremiah 34:8
This is this message from the LORD that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem proclaiming release for them. Verse ConceptsCovenant breakersCivil LibertyCovenant RelationshipsFreedom

1 Corinthians 7:21
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that bother you. Of course, if you have a chance to become free, take advantage of the opportunity. Verse ConceptsCivil LibertySlavesConsider Your Call To SalvationPeople Freeing SlavesOpportunityReligious FreedomslaveryFreedomPositive ThinkingBeing ContentMoralityfree

1 Kings 15:19
"Let's make a treaty between you and me," he said, "just like the one between my father and your father. Notice that I've sent you silver and gold to break your treaty with King Baasha of Israel, so he'll retreat from his attack on me." Verse ConceptsNegotiationList Of Kings Of Israel

Judges 16:5
The Philistine officials approached her and told her, "Entice him to discover where his great strength is, and how we can overpower him. We intend to tie him up and torture him. We'll each pay you 1,100 silver coins." Verse ConceptsCoinageEnticementEnticingTying Up

1 Samuel 8:3
His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice. Verse ConceptsCriminalsCoveting, prohibition ofBribery, Examples OfChildren, responsibilities to parentsInjustice, Nature And Source OfProfitsSelf IndulgenceTrustworthinessWicked Children, Examples OfCovetousness, Example OfChildren, Grief To ParentsNot Imitating GoodDishonestyGreed

Esther 3:9
If the king approves, let it be decreed that they're to be destroyed, and I'll measure out 10,000 silver talents and bring it to the king's treasury for those who will do the work." Verse ConceptsPlottingKilling Israelites

Matthew 28:12
So they met with the elders and agreed on a plan to give the soldiers a large amount of money. Verse ConceptsIndeterminate Sums Of MoneyMan's Counselelders

Mark 14:11
After they had listened to him, they were delighted and promised to give him money. So he began to look for a good opportunity to betray him. Verse ConceptsOpportunities, In LifeConnivanceJudas Betraying ChristRight Time For PeopleRejoicing In EvilPrice Set On Individuals

Acts 8:18
Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money Verse ConceptsGiftsBribery, Examples OfPowerSpiritual GiftsMoney BlessingsSaving Moneymagicghoststrying

Ecclesiastes 10:4
If your overseer gets angry at you, don't resign, because calmness pacifies great offenses. Verse ConceptsBeing CalmPeaceablenessStaying Strong And Not Giving UpAnger And Forgiveness

Daniel 3:13
Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and furiously ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him. Verse ConceptsRageAnger, Sinful ExamplesAngry People

Proverbs 19:12
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion, but his goodwill is like dew on the grass. Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesdewGrassRageFavorSmilingwrath

Proverbs 20:2
A king's anger is like a lion's roar; anyone who angers him forfeits his life. Verse ConceptsRageDeath As Punishmentriskterrorism

Daniel 2:12
At this point, the king flew into a rage and issued an order to destroy all the advisors of Babylon. Verse ConceptsAngry People

Proverbs 16:14
The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him. Verse ConceptsGood KingsExecutioners

Matthew 17:24
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came up to Peter and asked, "Your teacher pays the temple tax, doesn't he?" Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Uses OfTaxDouble MoneyTax To Be Paidtaxesefficiency

2 Kings 23:35
As a result, Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold tribute to Pharaoh, but he passed on the costs to the inhabitants of the land in taxes, in keeping with Pharaoh's orders. He exacted the silver and gold from the people who lived in the land, from each according to his assessment, in order to pay it to Pharaoh Neco. Verse ConceptsTaxationTributesTaxValuation Of PeopleTax To Be Paid

Genesis 47:26
So Joseph crafted a statute concerning Egypt that remains valid to this day that Pharaoh should own a fifth of the produce, excluding the land belonging to the priests, which remained outside of Pharaoh's control. Verse ConceptsHuman LawStatutes To This Day

Genesis 41:34
Also, let Pharaoh immediately proceed to appoint supervisors over the land of Egypt, who will collect one fifth of its agricultural production during the coming seven years of abundance. Verse ConceptsTaxationFractions, One FifthPlenty In EgyptAuthority Delegated To People

1 Samuel 8:15
He will take a tenth of your seed and your vineyards and give it to his officers and servants. Verse ConceptsTithing For People

Nehemiah 5:4
Still others were saying "We've borrowed money against our fields and vineyards to pay the king's taxes. Verse ConceptsMoney, Uses OfTaxationTaxTax To Be Paid

2 Kings 19:37
Later on, as he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, Adrammelech and Sharezer killed him with a sword and fled into the territory of Ararat. Then Sennacherib's son Esarhaddon became king in his place. Verse ConceptsChildren, Bad KidsReligionSwordsWicked Children, Examples OfDesecrationKilling KingsEscaping From PeopleForeign Kings

2 Samuel 3:27
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab brought him aside within the gateway to talk to him alone and then stabbed him in the abdomen. So he died for shedding the blood of Joab's brother Asahel. Verse ConceptsGesturesAssassinations, CompletedConfidence BetrayedBetrayalAvenger of bloodLength Of LifeMurderPrivacyRevenge, Examples OfStomachsTreacheryUnfaithfulness, To PeopleAmbushBetrayal, Example OfBusiness At The GatewayStriking To DeathInformation In SecretWhy People Did ThingsKilling Named Individuals

Judges 3:21
Ehud used his left hand to take the sword from his right thigh and then plunged it into Eglon's abdomen. Verse ConceptsMurderStomachsThighsOther Right Parts

2 Samuel 4:6
They entered the house as though they intended to obtain some grain and stabbed him in the abdomen. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah escaped. Verse ConceptsBetrayalStomachsTreachery

2 Samuel 20:10
Amasa did not notice the sword that Joab was holding in his hand. Joab stabbed him in the abdomen, spilling his intestines to the ground in a single stroke and killing him. After this, Joab and his brother pursued Bichri's son Sheba. Verse ConceptsAssassinations, CompletedBetrayalStomachsBowelsAnatomyIntestinesKilling Named Individuals

2 Kings 12:21
Shimeath's son Jozacar and Shomer's son Jehozabad, his servants, attacked him and he died. They buried him alongside his ancestors in the City of David, and his son Amaziah became king to replace him. Verse ConceptsBuried In The City Of DavidKings Of All Israel Or Judah

Genesis 41:43
Then he provided him with a chariot as his second-in-command, outfitted with a group of people who shouted out in front of him, "Bow your knees!" And that's how Pharaoh set Joseph over the entire land of Egypt. Verse ConceptsChariotsSalutationsBowing Before JosephAuthority Delegated To People

1 Samuel 10:24
Then Samuel told all the people, "Do you see the man whom the LORD has chosen? For there is no one like him among all the people." Then all the people shouted, "Long live the king!" Verse ConceptsVoicesGroups ShoutingUnique Individuals

2 Samuel 19:15
So the king returned to Israel as far as the Jordan River.

1 Kings 8:66
The following day, Solomon sent the people away as they blessed the king. Then they went back to their tents, rejoicing and glad for all the good things that the LORD had done for his servant David and to his people Israel. Verse ConceptsHappinessDay 8Rejoicing In God's Works

Daniel 3:9
They told King Nebuchadnezzar, "Your majesty, live forever.

Acts 26:2
"I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, that I can defend myself today against all the accusations of the Jewish leaders, Verse ConceptsRejoicing In ProsperityMan DefendingChanging Yourself

2 Corinthians 6:5
in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger; Verse ConceptsFloggingFasting, Nature OfdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfPrisonersRest, PhysicalRiotsSleeplessnessFasting, Examples OfAfflictions Of MinistersBeating BelieversImprisonmentsThe Fact Of ToilHardshipNervousnesshunger

Acts 16:23
After giving them a severe beating, they threw them in jail and ordered the jailer to keep them under tight security. Verse ConceptsGuardsPunishment, Legal Aspects Of

Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, and he was crushed for our iniquities, and the punishment that made us whole was upon him, and by his bruises we are healed. Verse ConceptsCoolCuresCrushingFloggingBruisesAtonementdoctorsGuilt, Removal OfPeace, Divine In NtPeacemakersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSalvation, Nature OfSin, Deliverance From GodSpearsSuffering, Encouragements InSpiritual PeaceTrampling PeopleChrist's WoundsGod HealsJesus HealingMessianic PropheciesPunishmentPunishmentsGod's Healing Lovescars

1 Peter 2:24
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the tree, so that we might die to those sins and live righteously. "By his wounds you have been healed." Verse ConceptsAtonementAccepting ChristCalvaryGospel, Historical Foundation OfGospel, Promises OfPutting Off The Old ManRighteousness, As FaithSalvation, Nature OfSin, Avoidance OfSin, Deliverance From GodSin, God's Remedy ForSin BearerSubstitutionDead To SinAltering The BodyAtonement, By Christ AloneCarrying SinChrist's WoundsJesus HealingLiving The LifeSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionThe CrossSin Producing Afflictionsscars

2 Corinthians 11:24
Five times I received from the Jews 40 lashes minus one. Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfScourgingPersecution Of The Apostle PaulWhipsBeating PeopleFortiesIsrael Hardened

2 Chronicles 17:11
Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and Arabians brought him flocks of 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. Verse ConceptsGiftsTaxationTributesSeven Thousand

Matthew 17:24
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came up to Peter and asked, "Your teacher pays the temple tax, doesn't he?" Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Uses OfTaxDouble MoneyTax To Be Paidtaxesefficiency

Romans 13:6
This is also why you pay taxes. For rulers are God's servants faithfully devoting themselves to their work. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeCivil authoritiesAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Instituted By GodServants Of The LordOrderliness In SocietyWork, Divine And HumanWork, As Ordained By GodTax To Be PaidRespecting Authoritytaxes

Esther 10:1
King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea. Verse ConceptsCoastlands

Matthew 22:17
So tell us what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" Verse ConceptsTributesThinking ArightTax To Be Paid

1 Chronicles 21:1
Then Satan attacked Israel by inciting David to enumerate a census of Israel. Verse Conceptsevil, origins ofInciting To EvilSatan, As The Enemy Of GodTemptation, Sources OfNames And Titles For SatanSatan, Work OfCensusRoses

Numbers 26:2
"Take a census of the entire community of Israel from the age of 20 years and above, according to each ancestral tribe, counting everyone who is able to go out to war in Israel." Verse ConceptsConscriptionTwenty

Luke 2:1
Now in those days an order was published by Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be registered. Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTCaesarProclamationsRankTaxationProphecies Concerning ChristArmies, RomanRoman EmperorsThe King's Orderstaxes

Numbers 1:2
"Take a census of the entire Israeli community, numbering them by their tribes and by ancestral houses. List the names of every male one-by-one, Verse ConceptsMoses, Life OfCensus

2 Samuel 24:2
So the king ordered Joab, commander of the special forces, who was with him, "Go throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba and take a census of the people so I can be made aware of the total number." Verse ConceptsCensus

Hebrews 1:8
But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter. Verse ConceptsGod, Sovereignty OfKingship, DivineSceptreJesus Christ, Deity OfThrone, Examples OfNames And Titles For ChristChrist Reigning ForeverJesus Christ, Son Of GodRighteousness Of Christ

Numbers 24:17
I can see him, but not right now. I observe him, but from a distance. A star streams forth from Jacob; a scepter arises from Israel. He will crush Moab's forehead, along with all of Seth's descendants. Verse ConceptsDawnForeheadsBethlehemLight, SpiritualNewsSceptreStarsThe Morning StarClosenessThe First Sight Of ChristChrist Is King Of IsraelMessianic Prophecies

Esther 4:11
"Every servant of the king and every person in the king's provinces knows that for any man or woman who goes to the king in the inner court without being summoned there is only one law that he be put to death unless the king holds out the golden scepter to him. Only then he will live. For these last 30 days I've not been summoned to come to the king." Verse ConceptsOne MonthDeath Penalty For Violence

Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor a ruler's staff from between his feet, until the one comes, who owns them both, and to him will belong the allegiance of nations. Verse Conceptsequipping, physicalSceptreStaffUnity, God's Goal OfProphecies Concerning ChristMessianic PropheciesGathered By God

Isaiah 14:5
The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers, Verse ConceptsSceptreBreaking Sticksrelentless

Ezra 7:26
Whoever refuses to practice the law of your God and the law of the king is to see judgment executed quickly, whether to death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or imprisonment. Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law

Jude 1:8
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings. Verse ConceptsDefilement, Objects OfCivic DutiesHonouring RulersAnarchyMisleading DreamsRespecting Authority

Ezra 10:8
Whoever would not come within three days would forfeit his assets and be separated from the community of the returning exiles, just as the high officials and elders had advised. Verse ConceptsCriminalselders, as community leadersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfConfiscationAnarchyExcommunication

Deuteronomy 17:12
If a man presumptuously disregards the priest who is serving the LORD your God there or the judge, that person must die so you will purge evil from Israel. Verse Conceptsethics, socialDeath penaltyHigh Priest, In OtIrreverenceJudgesMinistry, Nature OfSin, Nature OfStubbornnessAnarchyDeath Penalty For Violence

Romans 13:2
so that whoever resists the authorities opposes what God has established, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. Verse ConceptsdefianceRebellion, Against Human AuthorityCivil GovernmentAnarchyRebellion against GodRespecting Authority

2 Samuel 16:4
So the king told Ziba, "Pay attention! Everything that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!" In response Ziba said, "I'm submitting to you. Let me find favor in your sight, your majesty the king!" Verse ConceptsConfiscationBowing Before DavidTaking Possession

Ezra 7:26
Whoever refuses to practice the law of your God and the law of the king is to see judgment executed quickly, whether to death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or imprisonment. Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law

1 Kings 21:16
So once he heard that Naboth was dead, Ahab got up, went down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, and confiscated it. Verse ConceptsConfiscation

Ezra 10:8
Whoever would not come within three days would forfeit his assets and be separated from the community of the returning exiles, just as the high officials and elders had advised. Verse ConceptsCriminalselders, as community leadersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfConfiscationAnarchyExcommunication

Esther 8:1
That day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the property of Haman, the enemy of the Jewish people, and Mordecai came into the king's presence because Esther had told him how Mordecai was related to her. Verse ConceptsConfiscationAspects Of People Made Known

Matthew 24:45
"Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others their food at the right time? Verse ConceptsServants Of The LordWisdom, Human ImportanceEmployeesEntrustingWho Is The One?People Providing Foodmath

Proverbs 19:12
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion, but his goodwill is like dew on the grass. Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesdewGrassRageFavorSmilingwrath

Proverbs 16:15
When a king is pleased, there is life, and his favor is like a cloud that brings spring rain. Verse ConceptsRainSpringWeather, As God's JudgmentFavorSmilingcloudsspringtime

Proverbs 29:26
Many seek a ruler's favor, but justice for a man comes from the LORD. Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceCelebritiesPleasing MenSeeking The Favour Of GodMaking DecisionsFavor

Mark 6:22
When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests. So the king told the girl, "Ask me for anything you want, and I'll give it to you." Verse ConceptsdanceBanquets, ActivitiesLeisure, And PastimesTemptressesPeople Promising

Esther 5:6
While they were drinking wine, the king asked Esther, "What's your petition? It will be given to you. What's your request? Up to half of the kingdom, and it will be done." Verse ConceptsAlcohol ConsumptionDrinking WineHalf Of Districts

Esther 7:2
On the second day the king again told Esther as they drank wine, "What's your petition, Queen Esther? It will be given to you. What's your request? Up to half of the kingdom, and it will be done." Verse ConceptsHalf Of Districts

1 Kings 1:30
I certainly did tell you in the name of the LORD God of Israel, "Your son Solomon will be king after me and will sit on my throne in my place.' I'm certainly going to make this happen today!" Verse ConceptsSolomon, Life Of

Esther 9:12
The king told Queen Esther, "In Susa the capital the Jewish people have killed and destroyed 500 people, including Haman's ten sons. What have they done in the rest of the king's provinces? Now what's your petition? It will be given to you. What's your further request? It will be done." Verse ConceptsTen PeopleFour To Five HundredFour And Five HundredNumbers Of Foreigners Killed

2 Chronicles 15:6
Nation battled nation, and city fought city, because God was afflicting them all with every kind of distress. Verse ConceptsCivil StrifeTwo Hundred And Some

Jeremiah 51:46
Do this now, so your heart does not grow faint, and so you don't become frightened because of the rumors that are heard in the land a rumor comes one year and then after it another rumor comes the next year about violence in the land and one ruler against another ruler. Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthdiscouragementCivil StrifeRumoursFear, Of FutureResisting DiscouragementThose Not Fearingrumors

Mark 13:7
But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, stop being alarmed. These things must take place, but the end hasn't come yet, Verse ConceptsTrouble, Causes OfCivil StrifeRumoursWarsEnd Of The WorldPrinciples Of WarSigns Of The TimesWarrumors

Luke 21:10-11
Then he went on to say to them, "Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places, and there will be fearful events and awful signs from heaven."

Genesis 38:24
Three months later, it was reported to Judah, "Your daughter-in-law Tamar has turned to prostitution! And look! She's pregnant because of it!" "Bring her out," Judah responded. "Let's burn her to death!" Verse ConceptsProstitutionPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSexual Sin, Nature OfTwo To Four MonthsBurning PeopleDeath Penalty For Sexual SinTelling Of People's Situations

Leviticus 20:14
"If a man takes a wife along with her mother, that's wickedness. They are to be burned with fire that is, both him and them, so that there will be no wickedness in your midst. Verse ConceptsAbominationsCremationPunishment, Legal Aspects OfForbidden Sexual RelationshipsBurning PeopleDeath Penalty For Sexual SinMarriage ControlledSex Before MarriageSame Sex Marriage

Leviticus 21:9
"Now if the daughter of any priest defiles herself by being a prostitute, she defiles her father. She is to be incinerated. Verse ConceptsdaughtersCremationAdulterersProfanityProstitutionPunishment, Legal Aspects OfHarlotsBurning Peoplebranding

Daniel 3:6
Anyone who does not fall down and worship is immediately to be thrown into the blazing fire furnace." Verse ConceptsFurnacesDeath penaltyMartyrdom, Reasons ForPunishment, Legal Aspects OfThrowing PeopleHow Not To Worship

Mark 15:15
So Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them, but he had Jesus whipped and handed over to be crucified. Verse ConceptsFloggingBody Of Christ, Physical SufferingDeath penaltyHumiliationPunishment, Legal Aspects OfPeer PressureBarabbasScourgingWhipsHanding Over ChristBeating JesusWhippingPeople Set Free By Peoplecrucifixion

Acts 22:24
the tribune ordered Paul to be taken into the barracks and told the soldiers to beat and question him in order to find out why the people were yelling at him like this. Verse ConceptsScourgingInterrogatingChiliarchsWhy Do Others Do This?serenity

Matthew 27:26
Then he released Barabbas for them, but he had Jesus whipped and handed over to be crucified. Verse ConceptsFloggingBody Of Christ, Physical SufferingDeath penaltyHumiliationInjustice, Nature And Source OfPunishment, Legal Aspects OfBarabbasScourgingWhipsHanding Over ChristBeating JesusWhippingPeople Set Free By People

John 19:1
Then Pilate had Jesus taken away and whipped. Verse ConceptsFloggingBody Of Christ, Physical SufferingInjuryPunishment, Legal Aspects OfScourgingWhipsBeating JesusWhipping

Judges 16:21
Then the Philistines grabbed him, gouged out his eyes, brought him down to Gaza, tied him up in bronze chains, and made him grind grain in their prison. Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesGrindingImprisonmentsKnivesMonotonyMutilationPrisonersTortureCaptivesHeartlessnessHard LaborPrisonsBrassGrinding FoodEyes HarmedBlindingOther BlindingBronze Shackles

Joshua 9:27
However, on that very day Joshua made them become wood cutters and water carriers for the congregation and for the LORD's altar in the place that he should choose, and this tradition continues to this day. Verse ConceptsSacred PlacesThe Altar Of The LordMan Providing WaterFirewoodStatutes To This Day

Exodus 1:11-14
So the Egyptians placed supervisors over them, oppressing them with heavy burdens. The Israelis built the supply cities of Pithom and Rameses for Pharaoh. But the more the Egyptians afflicted the Israelis, the more they multiplied and flourished, so that the Egyptians became terrified of the Israelis. The Egyptians ruthlessly forced the Israelis to serve them, read more.
making their lives bitter through hard labor with mortar, bricks, and all kinds of outdoor labor. They ruthlessly imposed all this work on them.

Revelation 20:4
Then I saw thrones, and those who sat on them were given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshipped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. They came back to life and ruled with the Messiah for a thousand years. Verse ConceptsForeheads666Faithfulness, To Godevil, victory overdefianceBeheadingThe BeastJudgesJudgment SeatPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSelf SacrificeThe Immortal SoulMartyrdom, Methods OfSufferings RewardedRemoving HeadsCosmic CreaturesBelievers JudgingMarks On PeopleAuthority Of DisciplesAvoiding IdolatrySubsequent Witness To ChristWorshipping The DevilMark Of The BeastHow First Resurrection Is Spread OutSigns Of The Timesend times prophecyMartyrdom

Matthew 14:10
So he sent word and had John beheaded in prison. Verse ConceptsBeheadingPrisonersExecutionersMartyrdom, Methods OfKilling Disciplescutting

Acts 12:2
He even had James, the brother of John, killed with a sword. Verse ConceptsBeheadingDeath penaltyMartyrdom, Examples OfPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMartyrdom Of The SaintsMartyrdom, Methods OfKilling DisciplesMartyrdom

2 Samuel 14:13
"Why, then," the woman asked, "are you planning to act just like this against God's people? Based on what your majesty has said, you're acting like one who is guilty himself, because you're not bringing back the one whom you've banished! Verse ConceptsReinstating PeopleFound Guilty

Ezra 7:26
Whoever refuses to practice the law of your God and the law of the king is to see judgment executed quickly, whether to death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or imprisonment. Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law

Acts 18:2
There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, Verse Conceptsevangelism, motivation forempiresCaesarCommands, in NTPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRefugeesGood Wives ExamplesAquilaRoman EmperorsGroups Sent Away

1 Corinthians 15:32
If I have fought with wild animals in Ephesus from merely human motives, what do I get out of it? If the dead are not raised, "Let's eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." Verse ConceptsFightingBitingMortalityPaul, Life OfPresent, ThePunishment, Legal Aspects OfCynicismMerrinessBeastsHow Death Is InevitableMen Similar To AnimalsImminent TomorrowMammalsAre The Dead Raised?Eating And Drinking

Daniel 6:16
At this point, the king ordered Daniel brought in and thrown into the lions' pit. The king spoke to Daniel, "Your God, whom you serve constantly, will deliver you himself." Verse ConceptsDeath penaltyPunishment, Legal Aspects OfAmbivalenceDensThrowing PeopleGod Saves The NeedyIn Danger From Lionsorder

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