6 occurrences in 13 translations

'Example' in the Bible

He lived his life like the kings of Israel did, following the example of Ahab's household when he married Ahab's daughter and practiced what was evil in the LORD's presence.

Verse ConceptsThe Kingdom Of Others

His mother was named Athaliah. She was the granddaughter of Omri, king of Israel. Ahaziah lived his life following the example of Ahab's household, practicing what the LORD considered to be evil, just like the household of Ahab, because he was a son-in-law to Ahab's household.

Verse ConceptsSons In LawThe Kingdom Of Others

He did what the Lord approved, but not like David his father. He followed the example of his father Joash.

Verse ConceptsKingship, HumanNot Imitating GoodPeople Who Did Right

they observed the practices of the nations whom the Lord had driven out from before Israel, and followed the example of the kings of Israel.

Verse ConceptsHeathenImitating Wicked PeopleThe Lord Drove Them Out

Judah also failed to keep the commandments of the Lord their God; they followed Israel's example.

Verse ConceptsBreaking God's Lawcommandments

You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard how I intended to make this place and its residents into an appalling example of an accursed people. You tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the Lord.

Verse ConceptsHumilityRepentance, Examples OfRenewed HeartPenitentConviction Of SinAfflicted Saints, Examples OfHumbling OneselfHumble YourselfChanging Yourself

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