'Except' in the Bible

And therefore you are great, Lord GOD, there is no one like you, there is no God except for you, just as we've heard with our own ears.

David captured 1,000 of his chariots, 1,700 horsemen, and 20,000 foot soldiers. David hamstrung all the chariot horses except for enough to supply 100 chariots.

but the poor man had nothing except for one little ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It used to share his food and drink from his own cup. It even slept in his arms. It was like a daughter to him.

So the king left, taking his entire household with him except for ten mistresses, who were to keep the palace in order.