2 occurrences

'Detained' in the Bible

His father-in-law, the girl’s father, detained him, and he stayed with him for three days. They ate, drank, and spent the nights there.

Verse ConceptsThree DaysFathers In Laws

One of Saul’s servants, detained before the Lord, was there that day. His name was Doeg the Edomite, chief of Saul’s shepherds.

Verse ConceptsOccupationsThose Who Kept Stock

Bible Theasaurus

Confine (14 instances)
Delay (59 instances)
Detain (5 instances)
Detained (10 instances)

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