'Instead' in the Bible

His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

The people refused to listen to Samuel. Instead, they insisted, "No! Let a king rule over us instead!

But today you have rejected your God who delivers you from all your troubles and difficulties. You have said, "No! Instead, appoint a king over us.' Now present yourselves in the LORD's presence by your tribes and families."

But when you saw that Nahash, king of the Ammonites, was coming to fight you, you told me, "No, let a king rule over us instead,' even though the LORD your God was your king.

Saul told David, "Here is my older daughter Merab. I'll give her to you as a wife. Just be an excellent soldier for me and fight the LORD's battles." Now Saul told himself, "I won't harm him myself. Instead, I'll let the Philistines harm him."

They took the women in it captive, from young to old. They did not kill anyone. Instead, they carried them off and went on their way.