11 occurrences

'Cities' in the Bible

Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until David began to reign.

Their cities were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, for a total of five cities,

Verse ConceptsVillagesFive Things

along with all their settlements that surrounded these cities as far as Baal this is their settlement history.

They allotted these cities of refuge to the descendants of Aaron: Hebron, Libnah with its surrounding suburbs, Jattir, Eshtemoa with its surrounding suburbs,

They were given these cities of refuge: Shechem with its surrounding suburbs in the hill country of Ephraim, Gezer with its surrounding suburbs,

Verse ConceptsAsylum

When that part of the army of Israel that was in the valley saw that the rest of the army of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled, and the Philistines came and occupied them.

Verse ConceptsArmies, Against IsraelIsrael Fleeing

Then he addressed the entire community of Israel, "If it seems good to you and something from the Lord our God, let's spread word to all of our relatives who remain throughout the entire land of Israel, including the priests and descendants of Levi in the cities and pasture lands, so they can gather together with us.

Verse ConceptsGuidance, God's Promises Of

David also confiscated a vast quantity of bronze from Tibhath and Cun, cities under Hadadezer's control. Later on, Solomon crafted the bronze sea, the pillars, and the bronze vessels for the Temple.

Verse ConceptsPillars For Solomon's TempleAmassing Bronze

They hired 32,000 chariots, along with the king of Maacah and his army, who arrived and encamped at Medeba. The Ammonites also were mustered and came out to battle from their home cities.

Verse ConceptsMercenariesThirty Thousand And Up

Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best."

Verse ConceptsBraveryStrength Of PeopleCourage And Strength

Adiel's son Azmaveth was responsible for the king's treasuries. Uzziah's son Jonathan was in charge of treasuries located in the country, in cities, in villages, and in towers.

Verse ConceptsStoringTowersStorehousesStores Of Food

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