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Thematic Bible: The Nation


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Luke 2:1
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of all the inhabited earth. Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTCaesarProclamationsRankTaxationProphecies Concerning ChristArmies, RomanRoman EmperorsThe King's Orderstaxes

Esther 8:14
So the men went out on the quick-running horses used on the king's business. They wasted no time and forced on by the king's order; and the order was given out in Shushan, the king's town. Verse ConceptsMules

Esther 2:8
When the order made by the king was made public a number of girls were placed in the care of Hegai in the king's house in Shushan. Esther was taken to the king's house and put in the care of Hegai, the keeper of the women.

Daniel 6:26
I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble with respect before the God of Daniel. He is the living God, and steadfast forever! His kingdom will not be destroyed. His dominion will be even unto the end. Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of GodendGod, Living And Self sustainingKingdomsPersecution, Attitudes ToTremblingCoercionGod Reigning ForeverFear God!dominion

Daniel 3:29
Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut into pieces. Their houses shall be made a dunghill. There is no other god that is able to deliver like this. Verse ConceptsFalse GodsCoercionPeople Torn To PiecesRubbishBlasphemy

Ezra 6:1
Then Darius the king gave an order and a search was made in the house of the records. This is where the things of value were stored in Babylon. Verse ConceptsAdministrationSeeking For Concrete ThingsHistorical BooksThe King's OrdersVolunteering

Daniel 3:10
You, O king, made a decree, that every man that hears the sound of the horn, flute, harp, zither, pipes, and all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image. Verse ConceptsCymbalsHarpsLyresFlutes

Ezra 7:21
And I, even I, Artaxerxes the king, now give orders to all keepers of the king's money across the river, that whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, may have need of from you, is to be done with all care, Verse ConceptsArtaxerxes The King

Ezra 5:13
In the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God. Verse ConceptsProclamationsThe Second TempleThe King's OrdersThe First Templerebuilding

Esther 3:15
The runners went out quickly with the king's order. A public statement was made in Shushan. The king and Haman took wine together, but the town of Shushan was troubled. Verse ConceptsConfusion, Examples OfPuzzlement

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Daniel 2:13
So the decree was delivered. The wise men were to be executed. They searched for Daniel and his companions to execute them. Verse ConceptsAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleThose Looking For People

Jonah 3:7
He made proclamation and published it in Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying: Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste anything; let them not eat, nor drink water. Verse ConceptsHeraldNoblesTasteBoth Men And Animals AffectedEating And DrinkingThe King's OrdersFasting

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

Psalm 73:6
That is why arrogance is their necklace and violence covers them like clothing. 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 confiscate them! They oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage. Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofGenerosity, HumanInjustice, Nature And Source OfLand, As A Divine ResponsibilityProperty, HousesProperty, LandCharacter Of WickedCovetousness, Results InTaking PossessionsInheritancePropertyoppressioncheaters

Psalm 55:9
Confuse their language, O Jehovah, because I see violence and conflict in the city. Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthConfusionTowersViolenceConquestDisharmonyPuzzlementLanguages ConfusedLanguages SeparatedThe TongueConflictSpeechtransition

Genesis 6:13
God said to Noah: I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am going to destroy them 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
The wicked remove landmarks. They seize flocks and pasture them. Verse ConceptsBoundariesProperty, LandStealingStonesSuffering, Causes OfLandmarksTaking AnimalsPurgatory

Isaiah 59:6
Their webs cannot be used for clothes. They cannot cover themselves with their works for their works are evil. Their hands have committed acts of violence. Verse ConceptsViolenceGarments

Jeremiah 6:7
As a well pours out its water, so Jerusalem pours out her wickedness. Violence and destruction are heard in her. Sickness and wounds are ever before me. Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthFountainsWellsContinuing In SinFreshWells, Figurative Use

Ezekiel 8:17
Jehovah said to me: Mortal man, do you see that? These people of Judah are not satisfied with merely doing all the disgusting things you have seen here and with spreading violence throughout the country. No, they must come and do them right here in the Temple and make me even angrier. Look how they insult me in the most offensive way possible by thrusting the shoot to my nose! (an obsene reference or jesture to Jehovah) Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthGod, Suffering OfProvoking GodA Little BitDoing RepeatedlyLooking And SeeingTroubling Individuals

Amos 3:10
Those who store up violence and robbery in their dwellings do not know how to do what is right, declared Jehovah. Verse ConceptsHoardingSpiritual IgnoranceMisersPursuing ViolenceNo JusticeStoring Other ThingsDoing The Right Thing

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Micah 6:12
The rich men are full of violence! Her inhabitants speak lies. Their tongue is deceitful in their mouth. Verse ConceptsDeception In Fallen Human NatureRich, TheRiches, Dangers OfTongueRiches, Can Lead ToViolence In The EarthDeceitful TonguesThe Rich Lording ItLying And Deceit

Deuteronomy 17:16
He must not increase his herd of horses. He must not send the people to return to Egypt to get more horses. For Jehovah said to you: You should never again return that way. Verse ConceptsHorsesKings, Duties OfNeverPeople not returningAcquiring Horses

Proverbs 29:4
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it. 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
The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever. Verse ConceptsBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessKings, Duties OfCommerceAuthorityfairness

2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God. Verse ConceptsFearGod, The RockReverence, And BlessingKings, Duties OfKings, How They Should ActMagistratesCivil GovernmentReverence To GodAuthorityFearing God

2 Chronicles 19:6
He told the judges: Be careful when you make your decisions in court. Remember these are Jehovah's people. He will know the judgements you decide. Verse ConceptsKings, Duties OfMagistratesGod With Specific PeopleMaking DecisionsJudgement

Psalm 2:10-11
Listen you kings, be wise (show discernment) and be warned you rulers of the earth. Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.

Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness. Verse Conceptsethics, socialBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessResponsibility, For God's WorldStabilityKings, Duties OfGood KingsAuthorityDistinctives Of Righteousness

Proverbs 20:28
Loving-kindness and truth preserve the king and his throne is upheld by loving-kindness. Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority

Jeremiah 5:15
I am bringing a nation against you from afar, O house of Israel, declares Jehovah. It is an enduring nation. It is an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know. You cannot understand (comprehend) (make sense of) what they say. Verse ConceptsLanguagesNot Understanding LanguageUnknown LanguagesPeople From Far AwayNations Attacking Israel

Jeremiah 51:20
He says: You are my war-club, my weapon of war. I shatter nations with you and with you I destroy kingdoms. Verse ConceptsAxesPunishment, Nature OfWeaponsHammersWeapons Of GodWarSpiritual WarfareBattledrums

Isaiah 5:26
Jehovah raises up a flag for the nations far away. With a whistle he signals those at the ends of the earth. Look, they are coming very quickly! Verse ConceptsBanner, Figurative UseSpeedFlagsWhistlingFar From HerePeople From Far Away

Isaiah 7:18
In that day Jehovah will whistle for the flies that are at the distant branches of the Nile River in Egypt and for the bees that are in Assyria. Verse ConceptsFliesBeesInsectsWhistlingflying

Deuteronomy 28:50
a nation of fierce countenance who will have no respect for the old, nor show favor to the young. Verse ConceptsOld Age, Attitudes ToDisrespect For Old AgeExpressions On FacesRespectThe ElderlyRespecting Your Bodypity

Judges 3:12
The people of Israel sinned against Jehovah again. Because of this Jehovah made King Eglon of Moab stronger than Israel. Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahPower, HumanGod's People Sinning

1 Kings 11:14
Jehovah sent Hadad the Edomite to make trouble for Solomon. He was of the king's seed in Edom. Verse ConceptsConfrontationenemies, of Israel and JudahThe Kingdom Of Others

Jeremiah 6:22
Jehovah says: Behold, a people is coming from the northland! A great nation will be aroused from the remote parts of the earth. Verse ConceptsOut Of The NorthPeople From Far Awayawakeningarmy

Luke 19:43
The time is coming when your enemies will surround you and blockade you with a rampart (wall) on all sides. They will close in on you. Verse ConceptsSiegesThe Prophecy Towards JerusalemEnemies SurroundingAttacks On Jerusalem ForetoldSiege Moundsinvesting

1 Kings 20:2
He sent messengers into the city to King Ahab of Israel to say: King Benhadad demands that Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutList Of Kings Of Israel

Ezekiel 17:15
But he rebelled against him! He sent his envoys to Egypt that they might give him horses and many troops. Will he succeed? Will he who does such things escape? Can he indeed break the covenant and escape?' Verse ConceptsenvoyLargenessRebellion Against God, Shown InNo EscapeAcquiring HorsesLarge Armies

Numbers 20:14
Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom. He said: This is what your brother Israel says: 'You know all the hardships we have had. Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutMessengerHard TasksRulers Of EdomHardship

Numbers 21:21
The people of Israel sent messengers to the Amorite king Sihon to say: Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent Out

2 Kings 14:8
Then Amaziah sent representatives to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying: Come let us have a meeting face to face. Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutList Of Kings Of Israel

2 Kings 16:7
Ahaz sent representatives to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying: I am your servant and your son. Come help me against the kings of Aram and Israel who have taken up arms against me. Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutAliancesInvitationsServanthood, In SocietyAllegiances

2 Samuel 5:11
King Hiram of Tyre sent some officials to David. Carpenters and stone workers came with them. They brought cedar logs so they could build a palace for David. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenMessengers Sent OutCedarCarpentersBuildingMasonsStonesZion, As A PlaceCommerceCedar Wood

Joshua 9:4
They resorted to a ruse (scheme) (trick). They acted as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, worn out, torn, and mended. Verse ConceptsExamples Of DeceitBottle, UsesenvoyCraftinessWineskins And Vatsimprovement

1 Kings 5:1
When King Hiram of Tyre heard that Solomon succeeded his father as king he sent ambassadors to Solomon. He had always been a friend of David's. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsenvoyFriendship, Examples OfAnointing Kings

Ezra 7:26
If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him. This is by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison. Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law

Proverbs 24:21
My son, respect Jehovah and the king. Do not associate with those who want to change things. Verse Conceptsethics, socialHuman Authority, Christian ResponseAuthority, of human institutionsCivic DutiesChildren, attitudes towardsInstabilityFear God!RespectFearing GodFriendship And TrustFriendship KjvChanging YourselfRespecting Authorityrebellion

Ecclesiastes 8:2
I counsel you: Keep the king's command because of the oath before God. Verse ConceptsCivic DutiesCitizenshipSwearing OathsObeying People

Matthew 17:27
We will not cause them trouble. Go to the sea, and let down a hook, and take the first fish you catch. You will see money (a stater coin) in its mouth. Give it to them for me and for you. Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes

Matthew 22:21
Caesar's, they said. Then he said: Pay Caesar the things that are Caesar's. Pay 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
Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions. 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 them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do every good 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
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it is to the king, or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do good.

Esther 7:9
Then Harbonah, one of the court officials waiting before the king, said: See, the pillar fifty cubits high, which Haman made for Mordecai, who said a good word for the king, is still in its place near Haman's house. Then the king said: Put him to death by hanging him on it. Verse ConceptsEscaping, Physical ThingsAbasement, Examples OfDimensions Of Other Things

Deuteronomy 21:23
His corpse must not hang all night on the tree (stake). Be sure to bury him the same day for he who is hanged is accursed of God. You do this so that you do not defile your land Jehovah your God gives you as an inheritance. Verse ConceptsThe AccursedGallowsHangingHumiliationKillingPollutionsOvernightThe Curse Of The LawPeople Hung To DeathBurying places

2 Samuel 21:9
He turned them over to the Gibeonites. They hanged all seven of them on the mountain near the place where Jehovah was worshiped. This happened right at the beginning of the barley harvest. Verse ConceptsCriminalsMaternal LoveGrainAutumnPeople Hung To Death

Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. It is written; Cursed is everyone who is hung on a stake. 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 hung the king of Ai on a tree until evening. As soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they take his carcass down from the tree and throw it at the entering gate of the city. They raised a large pile of rocks over it that is there to this day. Verse ConceptsGallowsGatesHangingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSunsetsCairnsPeople Hung To DeathPlaces To This Day

Genesis 40:22
He did indeed hang the chief baker, just as Joseph had interpreted to them. Verse ConceptsDeath penaltyPeople Hung To Death

Joshua 10:26
Afterward Joshua struck and killed them. He hanged them on five trees: and they hung on the trees until evening. Verse ConceptsGallowsHangingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfFive ThingsKilling KingsAction Until EveningPeople Hung To Death

Ezra 6:11
I further give orders that if anyone makes any change in this word; one of the supports is to be pulled out of his house. He is to be lifted up and fixed to it and his house is to be destroyed. Verse ConceptsCriminalsGallowsDeath penaltyHangingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfPiercingsRubbish

Numbers 14:10
The whole congregation threatened to stone them to death. Then suddenly the people saw the dazzling light of Jehovah's presence (glory) (splendor) appear over the tent. Verse ConceptsGlory, Revelation OfAppearances Of God In OtStoningTheophanyFear Of Stoning

1 Kings 21:13
The two good-for-nothing persons came in and took their seats before him and gave witness against Naboth, in front of the people. They said: Naboth has been cursing God and the king. Then they took him outside the town and had him stoned to death. Verse ConceptsCriminalsTwo WitnessesTwo WitnessesCursing GodKilling Named Individuals

1 Kings 12:18
Then King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the overseer of the forced work. He was stoned to death by all Israel. King Rehoboam went quickly and got into his carriage to escape to Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsChariotsHasty ActionForced LabourKilling Named Individuals

Acts 14:19
Jews from Antioch and Iconium took control of the crowd. They persuaded the people to stone Paul. Then they threw him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. Verse ConceptsAbandonmentevangelists, ministry ofPersuasionInciting To EvilStoningPersecution Of The Apostle PaulPulling PeopleAttempting To Kill Specific People

Acts 7:59
They stoned Stephen. He called out: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit! Verse ConceptsKneelingPunishment, Legal Aspects OfSpiritsSpirit, Nature OfThe Spirit Of ManDeath Of The RighteousIntermediate State

Joshua 7:25
Joshua said: Why have you troubled us? Jehovah will trouble you this day. All Israel stoned them with stones. After they stoned them they burned them with fire. Verse ConceptsThe DeadTrouble, Causes OfDeath penaltyPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRetributionBurning PeopleTroubling Groups Of PeopleFamily Death

2 Chronicles 24:21
They plotted against Zechariah. Then they followed the king's order and stoned him to death in the courtyard of Jehovah's Temple. Verse ConceptsCourtyardMartyrdom Of The SaintsDeath penaltyTrapConspiracy

John 10:31
The Jews picked up stones again to stone him. Verse ConceptsChrist Would Be KilledFear Of Stoning

Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to desire strong drink. Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcoholStrong DrinkAlcoholic BeveragesAlcoholicsDrunkennessroyaltybeeralcoholism

Deuteronomy 16:18
Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every city Jehovah your God gives you. They are to judge the people fairly. Verse Conceptsethics, incentives towardsCivic RighteousnessJudgesTownMagistratesAdministrationJudging RightlyMan AppointingAppointments

Exodus 18:21
You should choose capable men from all the people. Find men who respect God. These must be men you can trust who hate corruption. Put them in charge of groups of 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
Take wise men with understanding, who are known among your tribes. I will make them rulers over you.' Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceCivil GovernmentLeadersExamples of LeadershipDiscernmentLeadership Qualitiesfitnessexperiencewise

Proverbs 24:23
These sayings belong to the wise. It is not good to show partiality in judgment. Verse ConceptsFavouritismJudging OthersWisdom, Human ImportanceBigotryRacism

Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to search out 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
Pharaoh should look for a wise and intelligent man and put him in charge of Egypt. Verse ConceptsDiscretionAuthority Delegated To People

Nehemiah 1:4
After I heard these words I sat down on the ground and cried for days. I ate no food and offered prayer to 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
By the rivers of Babylon, we sat down and cried as we remembered Zion. Verse ConceptsGesturesBabylon, Israel Exiled ToempiresLove, And The WorldSorrowWeepingPainful MemoriesPeople RememberingRiversExamples Of Patriotismartists

Nehemiah 2:3
I said to the king: May the king live a very long time. My face should look sad for the town where my fathers are buried is devastated. It has been destroyed by fire. Verse ConceptsGatesArchaeologyCitizens, Christian DutiesDestruction Of JerusalemCity GatesBurning Jerusalem

Isaiah 66:10
All who love Jerusalem, be happy and rejoice with her. All who mourn for her be glad with her. Verse ConceptsLoving God's Things

2 Samuel 10:12
Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the cities of our God. I pray that Jehovah will do whatever pleases him. Verse ConceptsCourage, In Facing EnemiesLove, And The WorldBraveryStrength Of PeopleBe Courageous!Be Strong!God's Will Be DoneCourageMasculinityCourage And Strength

1 Kings 11:21
When the news reached Hadad in Egypt that David had died and that Joab the commander of the army was dead, Hadad said to the king: Let me go back to my own country.

1 Chronicles 19:13
Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. Jehovah will do what is good in his sight. Verse ConceptsBraveryStrength Of PeopleCourage And Strength

Leviticus 24:14
The man who cursed my name must be taken outside the camp. All who heard him curse my name must lay their hands on his head. Then the whole congregation must 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
Bring that man or woman who has done this evil deed out to your gates. Stone the man or the woman to death. Verse ConceptsGatesPunishment, Legal Aspects OfBusiness At The GatewayInstructions About Stoning

Exodus 19:13
with stones or arrows, and no one must touch the body of a person killed in this way. Even an animal that touches this mountain must be put to death. You may go up the mountain only after a signal is given on the trumpet. Verse ConceptsHornsMusical Instruments, types ofRamsThrowing StonesDeath As PunishmentNot TouchingTrumpets For SignallingBoth Men And Animals KilledInstructions About Stoning

Leviticus 20:2
Tell the Israelites: 'If Israelites or foreigners living among you give one of their children as a sacrifice to the god Molech, they must be put to death. The common people must stone them to death. 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 has sought to draw you away from Jehovah your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Verse ConceptsPunishment, Legal Aspects OfGroups Of SlavesInstructions About StoningGod Bringing Israel Out Of Egypt

Deuteronomy 22:24
You must bring them both out to the gate of that city and you must stone them to death! The girl did not protest what was happening and the man has violated his neighbor's woman. Thus you shall purge the evil from among you. Verse ConceptsComing To GatesInstructions About Stoning

Acts 21:32
At once he took soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When they saw the military commander and the soldiers they quit beating Paul. Verse ConceptsOfficersSoldiersCessationStopping FightingGroups RunningBeating Believers

Deuteronomy 25:3
He must not beat him more than forty lashes. If he beats more than that your brother will be degraded in your eyes. Verse ConceptsBeatingsWhipsForties

Mark 13:9
Be on guard for they will deliver you up to courts. You will be beaten in the meeting places. You will be taken before governors and kings for a testimony to them for my sake. Verse ConceptsFloggingGovernorsPersecution, Forms OfPersecution, Nature OfSanhedrinSynagogueHanding Over PeopleBeating BelieversWitness To The GospelTaking HeedGentile Rulers

Acts 5:40
They agreed with him and called the apostles. They beat them and commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus. Then they 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 rose up against them. The magistrates ripped their garments off them, and commanded to beat them with rods. Verse ConceptsCrowdsAttackingMarketsSuffering, Causes OfPersecution Of The Apostle PaulPeople Stripping People

2 Corinthians 11:25
Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, I suffered shipwreck three times, a night and a day I have spent in the deep. Verse ConceptsPersecution, Forms OfSeafaringStoningShipwrecksOne DayBeating BelieversActing Three TimesIn The Heart Of The Sea

Matthew 21:35
The workmen attacked his servants, striking one with a stone and killing the other. Verse ConceptsKilling ProphetsKilling Disciples

1 Samuel 24:6
He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king. Verse Conceptsethics, socialCivic DutiesHonouring RulersResistanceThe Anointed OneThe Lord's Anointed

Jude 1:8
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones. Verse ConceptsDefilement, Objects OfCivic DutiesHonouring RulersAnarchyMisleading DreamsRespecting Authority

1 Peter 2:17
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor 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
Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions. 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
Do not curse God. Do not 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, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter. Verse ConceptsBedroomsCivic DutiesHonouring RulersDisclosuresDo Not TellThe Rich Lording ItUngodly CursingPrivate RoomsBirdsFunThoughtsAbusesecretscriticismrumorsriskgossiping

Acts 23:5
Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people. Verse ConceptsApologizingethics, socialCivic DutiesHonouring RulersResistanceSelf DefenceMagistratesIs It Really?Attitudes Towards Kings

2 Kings 15:14
Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria. He attacked Shallum, son of Jabesh, in Samaria. He killed him and made himself king in his place. Verse ConceptsKilling KingsKings Of The Northern KingdomList Of Kings Of Israel

Esther 2:21
In those days, while Mordecai was seated at the king's gate two of the king's servants, Bigthan and Teresh, keepers of the gate, being angry, looked for a chance to attack King Ahasuerus. Verse ConceptsSitting In The GatewayAttempting To Kill Specific People

2 Samuel 15:10
He sent messengers to all the tribes of Israel. He told them: When you hear the sound of trumpets, shout: '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
Everything else that Zimri did, including the account of his conspiracy, is recorded in The History of the Kings of Israel. Verse ConceptsConspiraciesHistorical Books

2 Kings 11:14
There she saw the new king standing by the column at the entrance of the Temple, as was the custom. The officers and the trumpeters surrounded him, and the people were all shouting joyfully and blowing trumpets. Athaliah tore her clothes in distress and shouted: Treason! Treason! Verse ConceptsCustomTreacheryTrumpetMusical Instruments, types ofTreasonDuplicating WordsPillars For Solomon's TempleTrumpets For CelebrationThose Who Tore ClothesUnfaithfulRejoicing In God's Workstraitors

2 Chronicles 22:10
When King Ahaziah's mother Athaliah learned of her son's murder, she gave orders for all the members of the royal family of Judah to be killed. Verse Conceptsroyalty

2 Kings 11:12
Then Jehoiada led Joash out and placed the crown on his head. He gave him a copy of the laws governing kingship. Then Jehoash was anointed and proclaimed king. The people clapped their hands and shouted: Long live the king! Verse ConceptsClappingCrowns, Worn ByHead coveringHeraldHigh Priest, In OtAnointing, Performed OnCoronationsApplauseAnointing KingsMaking Kings

2 Samuel 5:3
All the elders of Israel came to King David at Hebron. He made a sacred alliance with them. They anointed him, and he became king of Israel. Verse ConceptsCovenant RelationshipsCovenant breakersOld Age, Attitudes ToAnointing, Performed OnAllegiancesCoronationsAnointing Kings

2 Chronicles 23:11
Then they brought out the king's son and put the crown on him. They gave him the testimony and made him king. Jehoiada and his sons anointed him. They said: Long live the king! Verse ConceptsHead coveringVoicesCoronations

1 Samuel 11:15
So all the people went to Gilgal. In Gilgal they made Saul king before Jehovah. Peace offerings were offered before Jehovah. Saul and all the men of Israel were glad with great joy. Verse ConceptsFellowship OfferingRejoicingExcitementCoronationsMaking Kings

1 Kings 12:20
When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come back, they requested a meeting of the people. At that meeting they made him king over Israel. There was none who followed the house of David except the tribe of Judah. Verse ConceptsLoyaltyCoronationsMaking KingsList Of Kings Of Israelalignment

1 Kings 12:1
Rehoboam went to Shechem. All the people of northern Israel gathered to make him king. Verse ConceptsCoronationsMaking Kings

Jonah 3:6
The news reached the king of Nineveh. He left his throne, and took off his robe and covered himself with sackcloth. Then he sat in ashes. Verse ConceptsCoveringAshesRobesThroneOuter GarmentsPeople Stripping OffAshes Of Humiliationjonah

Acts 12:21
Dressed in royal apparel, Herod delivered a public address to the people on a special day. Verse ConceptsClothingJudgment SeatRobesThroneRich ApparelThe Time AppointedDistinctive Clothing

1 Kings 22:10
They dressed in their royal robes and sat on their thrones at the threshing place near the gate of Samaria. The two kings listened to all the prophets prophesy in front of them. Verse ConceptsGatesRobesSchool Of ProphetsThreshing FloorThroneSitting In The GatewayDistinctive Clothing

1 Kings 10:18
The king made a great ivory throne plated with the best gold. Verse ConceptsArtIvoryOverlaid With Gold

2 Kings 11:19
Jehoiada the priest, the officers, the royal bodyguard, and the palace guards escorted the king from the Temple to the palace. All the people followed them. Jehoash entered by the Guard Gate and took his place on the royal throne. Verse ConceptsThrone

Nehemiah 3:7
Working by their side included: Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah from the seat of the ruler across the river. Verse ConceptsGovernorsHuman Authority, Nature OfBeyond The River

Esther 5:1
Esther put on her queen's robes on the third day and took her place in the inner room of the king's house, facing the king's house. The king was seated on his high seat in the king's house, facing the doorway of the house. Verse ConceptsThe Third Day Of The WeekDistinctive Clothingroyalty

Isaiah 1:23
Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They do not listen to the widows' pleas. Verse ConceptsGiftsBribery, Results OfExploitationsWicked RulersOppression, Nature OfOrphansReward, HumanRiches, Dangers OfRulersStealingLeadershipRulers, WickedCovetousness, Example OfEvil AssociationsCompanionshipNot Helping Widows

Exodus 23:8
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe makes the discerning blind to what is right and perverts the words of the righteous. Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfBribery, Is Sinethics, socialAcceptance Of BribesMoney, Stewardship OfRighteous, TheMagistratesEffect Of BribesAvoiding BribesBlindingOther BlindingBribery

Psalm 26:10
Evil schemes are in their hands. Their right hands are full of bribes. Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfInjustice, Examples OfEffect Of BribesEvil For The Right HandBribery

Proverbs 17:23
A wicked man takes a bribe to pervert the ways of judgment. Verse ConceptsBribery, Results OfAcceptance Of BribesSecrecyEffect Of Bribes

Isaiah 5:23
You let the guilty go free for a bribe and you keep the innocent from getting justice. Verse ConceptsAcquittalGuiltAcquitting The Guilty

Isaiah 33:15
He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil. Verse ConceptsAcceptance Of BribesEyes, GuardedBeing FairFinancial AdviceAvoiding Bribes

Amos 5:12
I know you have many transgressions and your sins are great. You afflict the righteous. You take bribes. You refuse to help the needy at the gate. 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
In this way you will set the fiftieth year apart and proclaim freedom to all the inhabitants of the land. During this year all property that has been sold must be restored to the original owner or the descendants, and any who have been sold as slaves may return to their families. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Acts Of In Otethics, personalClansCivil LibertyHolidayProclaimingReversion Of ThingsFreedom

Isaiah 9:4
As in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke of his burdens: the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Verse ConceptsCruelty, God's attitude toCivil LibertyYokesRemoving BurdensGod Freeing Captives

Isaiah 10:27
In that day your burden will be lifted from your shoulders, their yoke from your neck; the yoke will be broken because you have grown so fat. Verse ConceptsAnointingFatnessAnointing With OilCivil LibertyYokesShouldersRemoving BurdensRemoving People From Your LifeBreaking Chainsliberation

Isaiah 14:25
In my land of Israel I will trample them on my mountains. I will free my people from the Assyrian yoke and from the burdens they have had to bear. Verse ConceptsCivil LibertyYokesTrampling PeopleRemoving Burdens

Jeremiah 34:8
Jehovah spoke his word to Jeremiah after King Zedekiah and all the people in Jerusalem promised to free their slaves. Verse ConceptsCovenant breakersCivil LibertyCovenant RelationshipsFreedom

1 Corinthians 7:21
Were you called being a slave? Do not let it worry you. But if you can become free, do so. Verse ConceptsCivil LibertySlavesConsider Your Call To SalvationPeople Freeing SlavesOpportunityReligious FreedomslaveryFreedomPositive ThinkingBeing ContentMoralityfree

1 Kings 15:19
Let there be an agreement between us just as there was between my father and your father. I have sent you an offering of silver and gold. End your agreement with Baasha, king of Israel that he may give up attacking me. Verse ConceptsNegotiationList Of Kings Of Israel

Judges 16:5
The five Philistine kings said to her: Entice Samson into telling you why he is so strong and how we can overpower him. Tie him up, and make him helpless. Each one of us will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver. Verse ConceptsCoinageEnticementEnticingTying Up

1 Samuel 8:3
The sons did not follow their father's example but turned to dishonest ways of making money. They took bribes and denied people 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 it is the king's pleasure, let a statement ordering their destruction be put in writing. I will give to those responsible for the king's business, ten thousand talents of silver for the king's storehouse. Verse ConceptsPlottingKilling Israelites

Matthew 28:12
They took counsel with the elders. Then they bribed the soldiers. Verse ConceptsIndeterminate Sums Of MoneyMan's Counselelders

Mark 14:11
They were glad to hear it and promised to give him money. He looked for ways how he might conveniently deliver Jesus to them. Verse ConceptsOpportunities, In LifeConnivanceJudas Betraying ChristRight Time For PeopleRejoicing In EvilPrice Set On Individuals

Acts 8:18
When Simon saw the Holy 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 the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses. Verse ConceptsBeing CalmPeaceablenessStaying Strong And Not Giving UpAnger And Forgiveness

Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. They brought these men before the king. Verse ConceptsRageAnger, Sinful ExamplesAngry People

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

Proverbs 20:2
Fear of a king is like the roar of a lion. Provoke him to anger and sin against yourself. Verse ConceptsRageDeath As Punishmentriskterrorism

Daniel 2:12
This caused the king to be angry. In fact he became furious! He commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed. Verse ConceptsAngry People

Proverbs 16:14
Anger from a king is the messenger of death, but a wise man will placate it. Verse ConceptsGood KingsExecutioners

Matthew 17:24
They arrived at Capernaum. The collectors of the two-drachma tax asked Peter: Does your master make payment of the Temple tax? Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Uses OfTaxDouble MoneyTax To Be Paidtaxesefficiency

2 Kings 23:35
Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh. He ordered that the land be taxed to get the money. All the people of the land had to give silver and gold in order to make the payment to Pharaoh Necho. Verse ConceptsTaxationTributesTaxValuation Of PeopleTax To Be Paid

Genesis 47:26
Joseph made it a law for the land of Egypt that one-fifth of the harvest should belong to the king. This law still remains in force today. Only the lands of the priests did not become the king's property. Verse ConceptsHuman LawStatutes To This Day

Genesis 41:34
Make arrangements to appoint supervisors over the land. Take a fifth of Egypt's harvest during the seven good years. Verse ConceptsTaxationFractions, One FifthPlenty In EgyptAuthority Delegated To People

1 Samuel 8:15
He will take a tenth of your grain and wine and give it to his aids and officials. Verse ConceptsTithing For People

Nehemiah 5:4
Yet others said: We have given up our fields and our vine-gardens to get money for the king's taxes. Verse ConceptsMoney, Uses OfTaxationTaxTax To Be Paid

2 Kings 19:37
While he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, Adrammelech and Sharezer assassinated him. They escaped to the land of Ararat. His son Esarhaddon succeeded him as king. Verse ConceptsChildren, Bad KidsReligionSwordsWicked Children, Examples OfDesecrationKilling KingsEscaping From PeopleForeign Kings

2 Samuel 3:27
Abner arrived in Hebron. Joab took him aside at the gate, as though he wanted to speak privately with him. There he stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner was murdered because he had killed 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
With his left hand Ehud took the sword from his right side and plunged it into the king's belly. Verse ConceptsMurderStomachsThighsOther Right Parts

2 Samuel 4:6
They came to the middle of the house pretending to get wheat. Once they were inside they stabbed Ishbosheth in the stomach and killed him. Verse ConceptsBetrayalStomachsTreachery

2 Samuel 20:10
Amasa was not on guard against the sword in Joab's left hand. Joab stabbed him in the stomach. Then he stabbed him in his intestines and they poured out on the ground. He died without being stabbed again. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. Verse ConceptsAssassinations, CompletedBetrayalStomachsBowelsAnatomyIntestinesKilling Named Individuals

2 Kings 12:21
Jehoash's officials Jozacar, son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad, son of Shomer, executed him. They buried him with his ancestors in the City of David. His son Amaziah succeeded him as king. Verse ConceptsBuried In The City Of DavidKings Of All Israel Or Judah

Genesis 41:43
He had him ride in his second chariot. They proclaimed before him: Bow the knee! Thus he set him over all the land of Egypt. Verse ConceptsChariotsSalutationsBowing Before JosephAuthority Delegated To People

1 Samuel 10:24
Samuel asked the people: Do you see whom Jehovah has chosen? 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
The king returned to the Jordan River. The people of Judah went to Gilgal to meet the king and bring him across the Jordan River.

1 Kings 8:66
On the eighth day he dismissed the people. They blessed the king and went to their tents. They rejoiced with cheerful hearts for all the blessings Jehovah had given his servant David and his people Israel. Verse ConceptsHappinessDay 8Rejoicing In God's Works

Daniel 3:9
They said to Nebuchadnezzar the king, O king, may you live for a very long time.

Acts 26:2
I would be happy, King Agrippa, to answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which the Jews accuse me. Verse ConceptsRejoicing In ProsperityMan DefendingChanging Yourself

2 Corinthians 6:5
in beatings, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watching, in fasting; Verse ConceptsFloggingFasting, Nature OfdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfPrisonersRest, PhysicalRiotsSleeplessnessFasting, Examples OfAfflictions Of MinistersBeating BelieversImprisonmentsThe Fact Of ToilHardshipNervousnesshunger

Acts 16:23
After they were severely beaten, they threw them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safe. Verse ConceptsGuardsPunishment, Legal Aspects Of

Isaiah 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions! He was crushed for our iniquities! The punishment that brought us peace was upon him. There has been healing for us because of his wounds. 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 bore our sins in his body upon the stake, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed because of his wounds (stripes). 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
Of the Jews five times I received forty stripes less 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 taxes. The Arabs also brought him flocks: seven thousand and seven hundred rams and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats. Verse ConceptsGiftsTaxationTributesSeven Thousand

Matthew 17:24
They arrived at Capernaum. The collectors of the two-drachma tax asked Peter: Does your master make payment of the Temple tax? Verse ConceptsCollectionsMoney, Uses OfTaxDouble MoneyTax To Be Paidtaxesefficiency

Romans 13:6
That is why you pay taxes. They are God's ministers continually serving this very purpose. 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 put a tax on the land and on the islands of the sea. Verse ConceptsCoastlands

Matthew 22:17
Tell us what you think? Is it lawful to pay the poll tax to Caesar, or not? Verse ConceptsTributesThinking ArightTax To Be Paid

1 Chronicles 21:1
Satan wanted to bring trouble on the people of Israel. He made David decide to take a census. 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 congregation of Israel by households. List those who are at least twenty years old and eligible for military duty. Verse ConceptsConscriptionTwenty

Luke 2:1
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of all the inhabited earth. Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTCaesarProclamationsRankTaxationProphecies Concerning ChristArmies, RomanRoman EmperorsThe King's Orderstaxes

Numbers 1:2
Take a census of all the males of the congregation of Israel by families and households. List every man by name Verse ConceptsMoses, Life OfCensus

2 Samuel 24:2
King David said to Joab the commander of the army: Go throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and count the people. That way I will know how many there are. Verse ConceptsCensus

Hebrews 1:8
But he says to the Son: God is your throne forever and ever. (Your throne, Oh God-like one, is forever.) A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom. (Psalm 45:6, 7) 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 see him, but not now! I behold him, but not near! A star shall come forth from Jacob. A scepter shall rise from Israel and shall crush through the forehead of Moab. It will tear down all the sons of Sheth. Verse ConceptsDawnForeheadsBethlehemLight, SpiritualNewsSceptreStarsThe Morning StarClosenessThe First Sight Of ChristChrist Is King Of IsraelMessianic Prophecies

Esther 4:11
It is common knowledge among all the king's servants and the people of every part of the kingdom, that if anyone, man or woman, comes to the king in his inner room without being sent for, there is only one law for him, that he is to be put to death. Only those to whom the king's rod of gold is stretched out may keep their lives. I have not been sent for to come before the king in the past thirty days. Verse ConceptsOne MonthDeath Penalty For Violence

Genesis 49:10
The royal scepter shall not depart from Judah. His descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute and bow in obedience before him. This, until Shiloh comes and all will obey him. Verse Conceptsequipping, physicalSceptreStaffUnity, God's Goal OfProphecies Concerning ChristMessianic PropheciesGathered By God

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

Ezra 7:26
If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him. This is by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison. Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law

Jude 1:8
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones. Verse ConceptsDefilement, Objects OfCivic DutiesHonouring RulersAnarchyMisleading DreamsRespecting Authority

Ezra 10:8
And that if anyone did not come before three days were past, as ordered by the rulers and the responsible men, all his goods would be put under the curse. He himself would be cut off from the meeting of the people who had come back. Verse ConceptsCriminalselders, as community leadersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfConfiscationAnarchyExcommunication

Deuteronomy 17:12
The man who acts presumptuously and does not listen to the priest or the judge will die. This way you will purge the evil from Israel. The priests and judges are there to serve Jehovah your God. Verse Conceptsethics, socialDeath penaltyHigh Priest, In OtIrreverenceJudgesMinistry, Nature OfSin, Nature OfStubbornnessAnarchyDeath Penalty For Violence

Romans 13:2
Whoever opposes the authority resists the ordinance of God. Those who resist will receive judgment. Verse ConceptsdefianceRebellion, Against Human AuthorityCivil GovernmentAnarchyRebellion against GodRespecting Authority

2 Samuel 16:4
The king told Ziba: In that case everything that belonged to Mephibosheth now belongs to you. I sincerely thank you, said Ziba, I hope to remain in your good graces, Your Majesty. Verse ConceptsConfiscationBowing Before DavidTaking Possession

Ezra 7:26
If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him. This is by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison. Verse ConceptsCriminalsCivil authoritiesBanishmentGovernmentCivic DutiesImprisonmentsLoyaltyPrisonersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfMagistratesCitizenshipConfiscationAnarchyJudicial PunishmentBreaking God's Law

1 Kings 21:16
When he heard that Naboth was dead, Ahab went down to the garden of Naboth the Jezreelite to take it as his heritage. Verse ConceptsConfiscation

Ezra 10:8
And that if anyone did not come before three days were past, as ordered by the rulers and the responsible men, all his goods would be put under the curse. He himself would be cut off from the meeting of the people who had come back. Verse ConceptsCriminalselders, as community leadersPunishment, Legal Aspects OfConfiscationAnarchyExcommunication

Esther 8:1
That day the king gave all the estate of Haman, the hater of the Jews, to Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had made clear what he was to her. Verse ConceptsConfiscationAspects Of People Made Known

Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful, thoughtful, and wise servant, whom his lord put in charge of his other servants, to give them their food at the proper 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 favor is like dew upon the grass. Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesdewGrassRageFavorSmilingwrath

Proverbs 16:15
The light of the king's face causes life. His favor is like a gentle rain in spring. Verse ConceptsRainSpringWeather, As God's JudgmentFavorSmilingcloudsspringtime

Proverbs 29:26
Many seek favor from the ruler; but every man's judgment comes from Jehovah. Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceCelebritiesPleasing MenSeeking The Favour Of GodMaking DecisionsFavor

Mark 6:22
When the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests, she pleased him so much he promised her anything she desired. Verse ConceptsdanceBanquets, ActivitiesLeisure, And PastimesTemptressesPeople Promising

Esther 5:6
While they were drinking wine the king said to Esther: What is your prayer? For it will be given to you. What is your request? For it will be done, even to the half of my kingdom. Verse ConceptsAlcohol ConsumptionDrinking WineHalf Of Districts

Esther 7:2
The king said to Esther again on the second day, while they were drinking: What is your petition, Queen Esther? For it will be given to you. What is your request? For it will be done, even to the half of my kingdom. Verse ConceptsHalf Of Districts

1 Kings 1:30
that today I will keep the promise I made to you in the name of Jehovah the God of Israel, that your son Solomon would succeed me as king. Verse ConceptsSolomon, Life Of

Esther 9:12
The king said to Esther the queen: The Jews have put five hundred men to death in Shushan, as well as the ten sons of Haman. What then have they done in the rest of the kingdom! Now what is your petition? For it will be given to you. What other request have you? And it will be done. Verse ConceptsTen PeopleFour To Five HundredFour And Five HundredNumbers Of Foreigners Killed

2 Chronicles 15:6
One nation crushed another nation. One city crushed another. God tormented them with every kind of trouble. Verse ConceptsCivil StrifeTwo Hundred And Some

Jeremiah 51:46
Do not lose courage or be afraid when rumors are heard in the land. One rumor comes one year; another rumor comes the next year. Rumors of violence are in the land. Rumors that one ruler will fight against another are in the land. Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthdiscouragementCivil StrifeRumoursFear, Of FutureResisting DiscouragementThose Not Fearingrumors

Mark 13:7
When you hear of wars and rumors (reports) of wars do not be troubled. These things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Verse ConceptsTrouble, Causes OfCivil StrifeRumoursWarsEnd Of The WorldPrinciples Of WarSigns Of The TimesWarrumors

Luke 21:10-11
Then he said: Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes. There will be famines and pestilences in various places. There shall be terrors and great signs from heaven.

Genesis 38:24
Three months later Judah was told: Your daughter-in-law Tamar is guilty of prostitution, and as a result she is now pregnant. Judah said: Bring her out and have her burned 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
When a man marries a woman and her mother, they have done a perverted thing. The man and the two women must be burned. Never do this perverted thing. Verse ConceptsAbominationsCremationPunishment, Legal Aspects OfForbidden Sexual RelationshipsBurning PeopleDeath Penalty For Sexual SinMarriage ControlledSex Before MarriageSame Sex Marriage

Leviticus 21:9
When a priest's daughter dishonors herself by becoming a prostitute, she dishonors her father. She must be burned. Verse ConceptsdaughtersCremationAdulterersProfanityProstitutionPunishment, Legal Aspects OfHarlotsBurning Peoplebranding

Daniel 3:6
Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the midst of a blazing furnace. Verse ConceptsFurnacesDeath penaltyMartyrdom, Reasons ForPunishment, Legal Aspects OfThrowing PeopleHow Not To Worship

Mark 15:15
Wishing to please the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. Then he handed over Jesus. He was flogged and impaled. Verse ConceptsFloggingBody Of Christ, Physical SufferingDeath penaltyHumiliationPunishment, Legal Aspects OfPeer PressureBarabbasScourgingWhipsHanding Over ChristBeating JesusWhippingPeople Set Free By Peoplecrucifixion

Acts 22:24
The Roman commander ordered his men to take Paul into the barracks. He told them to whip him in order to find out why the Jews were screaming like this against him. Verse ConceptsScourgingInterrogatingChiliarchsWhy Do Others Do This?serenity

Matthew 27:26
He set Barabbas free. He had Jesus whipped. Then he commanded that he be put to death on the stake. 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 took Jesus and whipped him. Verse ConceptsFloggingBody Of Christ, Physical SufferingInjuryPunishment, Legal Aspects OfScourgingWhipsBeating JesusWhipping

Judges 16:21
The Philistines captured him and put his eyes out. They took him to Gaza, chained him with copper chains. They put him to work grinding at the mill in the prison. Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesGrindingImprisonmentsKnivesMonotonyMutilationPrisonersTortureCaptivesHeartlessnessHard LaborPrisonsBrassGrinding FoodEyes HarmedBlindingOther BlindingBronze Shackles

Joshua 9:27
Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of Jehovah, even to this day, in the place he should choose. Verse ConceptsSacred PlacesThe Altar Of The LordMan Providing WaterFirewoodStatutes To This Day

Exodus 1:11-14
So the Egyptians put slave masters over them in order to oppress them through forced labor. They built Pithom and Rameses as supply (storage) cities for Pharaoh. However the more the Israelites were oppressed, the more they increased in number and spread out. The Egyptians could not stand them any longer. They forced the Israelites to work hard as slaves. read more.
They made their lives bitter with backbreaking work in mortar and bricks and every kind of work in the fields. All the jobs the Egyptians gave them were brutally hard work.

Revelation 20:4
I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. I also saw the people who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image. They had not received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands. They lived and reigned with Christ 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
He gave the order to behead John in prison. Verse ConceptsBeheadingPrisonersExecutionersMartyrdom, Methods OfKilling Disciplescutting

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

2 Samuel 14:13
The woman said: Have you been hurting God's people? Your own son had to leave the country. When you judged in my favor, it was the same as admitting that you should have let him come back. Verse ConceptsReinstating PeopleFound Guilty

Ezra 7:26
If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him. This is by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison. 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 is currently from Italy with his wife Priscilla. Claudius commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. So he came to them. Verse Conceptsevangelism, motivation forempiresCaesarCommands, in NTPunishment, Legal Aspects OfRefugeesGood Wives ExamplesAquilaRoman EmperorsGroups Sent Away

1 Corinthians 15:32
If I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantage was it to me if the dead do not rise? Let us 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
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and threw him into the den of lions. The king spoke to Daniel: Your God whom you serve will deliver you. Verse ConceptsDeath penaltyPunishment, Legal Aspects OfAmbivalenceDensThrowing PeopleGod Saves The NeedyIn Danger From Lionsorder

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