13 occurrences

'Officials' in the Bible

The local officials did not know where I had gone or what I had done I informed neither the Judeans, nor the priests, nor the nobles, nor the officials, nor any of the rest who would be doing the work.

Verse ConceptsJews, TheThose Who Did Not Tell

Next to them the Tekoites worked valiantly, even though their leading officials weren't fully dedicated to the work of their lord.

Verse ConceptsNoblesOverseers

He addressed his allies and the Samaritan officials, saying "What are these pathetic Jews doing? Are they intending to rebuild it by themselves? Do they intend to offer sacrifices? Will they finish in a single day? Can they make stones from this burned out rubble?"

Verse ConceptsJudaismCharacter Of WickedFeeblenessAnti semitismShort Time For Action

Looking things over, I stood up and spoke to the officials, the military leaders, and the rest of the people: "Don't fear them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes."

Verse ConceptsLove, And The WorldNoblesDo Not Fear MenFighting EnemiesGod Is To Be FearedFamiliesFamily LoveLove And FamilyFamily And FriendsFamily ConflictTrusting God And Not WorryingOvercoming AdversityEnemy AttacksProtecting Your FamilyvulnerabilityBelievers Remembering God

From that day on, half of my helpers engaged in the work while the other half kept spears, shields, bows, and armor ready. The senior officials backed all of the Judeans

Verse ConceptsBreastplatesArmourShieldsArmor ProtectionFractions, One HalfHalf Of Groups

I told the officials, rulers, and the rest of the people, "The project is large and extensive, and we are separated from each other on the wall,

Verse ConceptsSpreading

So after thinking it over carefully, I accused the officials and nobles openly, "Every one of you is charging your fellow countrymen interest!" So I opened a public investigation against them.

Verse ConceptsMind, The HumanCovetousness, Example Of

I fed 150 Jews and officials every day, not counting those who came from the nations around us.

Verse ConceptsHospitality, Examples OfHospitalityTravellersA Hundred And Some

So my God gave me the idea to gather together the nobles, the officials, and the people so they could be registered according to their genealogies.

Verse ConceptsArchivesNobles

You sent signs and wonders against Pharaoh, against all of his officials, and against all the people of his land, because you knew they acted arrogantly against your people. So you established your name with them, as it remains to this day.

Verse ConceptsPride, Results OfArrogance, Punishment OfGod, All knowingAs At This Day

Then the two choirs assembled in the Temple of God, as did I, along with half of the officials who accompanied me,

Verse ConceptsChoirsHalf Of Groupsancient ChoirsThankfulness To OthersGiving Thanks

So I confronted the officials and asked, "Why is the Temple of God neglected?" Then I gathered them together and put them back in their places.

Verse ConceptsBeing ForsakenNeglectDisputesForsaking God's Things

I rebuked the officials of Judah, saying to them, "What's this evil thing that you're doing by profaning the Sabbath day?

Verse ConceptsNoblesProfanityAnger, Justified ExamplesDisputesSabbath Violated

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