4 occurrences

'Retained' in the Bible

Saul retained David on that day and did not allow him to return to his father's house.

Verse ConceptsPeople not returning

Hiram asked, "Why did you give me these cities, my friend?" He called that area the region of Cabul, a name which it has retained to this day.

Verse ConceptsWhat Is This?

He defeated 10,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley; he captured Sela in battle and renamed it Joktheel, a name it has retained to this very day.

Verse ConceptsSaltValleysTens Of ThousandsGiven Names To This DayNumbers Of Foreigners Killed

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