6 occurrences

'Ancestor' in the Bible

He did what was right in the Lord’s sight, but not like his ancestor David. He did everything his father Joash had done.

Verse ConceptsKingship, HumanNot Imitating GoodPeople Who Did Right

Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of his ancestor David. His son Ahaz became king in his place.

Verse ConceptsBuried In The City Of DavidKings Of All Israel Or Judah

Ahaz was 20 years old when he became king and reigned 16 years in Jerusalem. He did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord his God like his ancestor David

Verse ConceptsNot Imitating Good15 To 20 YearsAge When Crowned

He did what was right in the Lord’s sight just as his ancestor David had done.

Verse ConceptsBehaviourGood Kings Examples OfImitating Good KingsPeople Who Did Right

“Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of My people, ‘This is what the Lord God of your ancestor David says: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Look, I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the Lord’s temple.

Verse ConceptsThe Third Day Of The WeekGod HealsGod Answered PrayerGod Paid Attention To MeRecovery

He did what was right in the Lord’s sight and walked in all the ways of his ancestor David; he did not turn to the right or the left.

Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfGood Kings Examples OfSteadfastness, Examples OfImitating Good KingsNot Turning AsidePeople Who Did Right

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Ancestor (68 instances)
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