'Took' in the Bible

Indeed Israel is the vineyard of the Lord who commands armies, the people of Judah are the cultivated place in which he took delight. He waited for justice, but look what he got -- disobedience! He waited for fairness, but look what he got -- cries for help!

Indeed this is what the Lord told me. He took hold of me firmly and warned me not to act like these people:

So the sovereign master was not pleased with their young men, he took no pity on their orphans and widows; for the whole nation was godless and did wicked things, every mouth was speaking disgraceful words. Despite all this, his anger does not subside, and his hand is ready to strike again.

Those who put their hope in Cush and took pride in Egypt will be afraid and embarrassed.

Your very best valleys were full of chariots; horsemen confidently took their positions at the gate.

Hezekiah took the letter from the messengers and read it. Then Hezekiah went up to the Lord's temple and spread it out before the Lord.

When you performed awesome deeds that took us by surprise, you came down, and the mountains trembled before you.