3 occurrences in 9 translations

'Acquired' in the Bible

David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth son of Saul with this demand: "Give me my wife Michal whom I acquired for a hundred Philistine foreskins."

Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent OutForeskinsdowryBetrothalMarriage, Customs ConcerningCourtingEngagementOne Hundred

But the poor man had nothing except for a little lamb he had acquired. He raised it, and it grew up alongside him and his children. It used to eat his food, drink from his cup, and sleep in his arms. It was just like a daughter to him.

Verse ConceptsCups, Literal UseNoting What Animals EatPossessing SheepPets

Sometime later, Absalom acquired a chariot equipped with horses and recruited 50 men to accompany him.

Verse ConceptsChariotsHorsesLove, Abuse OfRunningForerunnersFifties

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Acquire (44 instances)
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