6 occurrences in 12 translations

'Heirs' in the Bible

They said, “There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe of Israel will not be wiped out.

Verse ConceptsHeirsInheritance, MaterialSurvivors Of Israel

When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs.

Verse ConceptsInsecurityMothers Of KingsKilling Whole FamiliesKilling Sons And DaughtersGrandmothers

When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah.

Verse Conceptsroyalty

I will produce descendants from Jacob,and heirs to My mountains from Judah;My chosen ones will possess it,and My servants will dwell there.

Concerning the sons of Ammon. Thus says the Lord:“Does Israel have no sons?Or has he no heirs?Why then has Malcam taken possession of GadAnd his people settled in its cities?

Verse ConceptsFalse GodsHeirsInheritance, MaterialTaking Possession

Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will cause an alarm of war to be heard in Rabbah of the Ammonites; and it shall be a desolate heap, and her daughters shall be burned with fire: then shall Israel be heir unto them that were his heirs, saith the LORD.

Verse ConceptsArchaeologyBurning CitiesTrumpets For Battle

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