9 occurrences

'Commanded' in the Bible

So David did exactly as the Lord commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Geba to Gezer.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in OT

In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked anyone among the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd My people Israel: Why haven’t you built Me a house of cedar?’

Verse ConceptsCedarShepherds, As Kings And LeadersCedar Wood

He commanded the messenger, “When you’ve finished telling the king all the details of the battle—

Verse ConceptsMessengers Sent Out

Now Absalom commanded his young men, “Watch Amnon until he is in a good mood from the wine. When I order you to strike Amnon, then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Am I not the one who has commanded you? Be strong and courageous!”

Verse ConceptsFeastingAssassinations, CompletedWineBraveryDrunk IndividualsBe Courageous!

So Absalom’s young men did to Amnon just as Absalom had commanded. Then all the rest of the king’s sons got up, and each fled on his mule.

Verse ConceptsMulesBackAnimals, Types OfRiding Mules

The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” All the people heard the king’s orders to all the commanders about Absalom.

Verse ConceptsParental LoveSoft TreatmentThe King's Orders

Joab commanded the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;

and buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan at Zela in the land of Benjamin in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. They did everything the king commanded. After this, God answered prayer for the land.

Verse ConceptsAnother's Burial PlaceGod Answered Prayer

David went up in obedience to Gad’s command, just as the Lord had commanded.

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