3 occurrences in 8 translations

'Insisted' in the Bible

One day Elisha traveled to Shunem, where a prominent woman lived. She insisted that he stop for a meal. So whenever he was passing through, he would stop in there for a meal.

Verse ConceptsBedroomsHospitalityTravellers

But Elisha replied, "As certainly as the Lord lives (whom I serve), I will take nothing from you." Naaman insisted that he take it, but he refused.

Verse ConceptsFraudNot GivingNot Receiving

But Naaman insisted, “Please, accept 150 pounds.” He urged Gehazi and then packed 150 pounds of silver in two bags with two changes of clothes. Naaman gave them to two of his young men who carried them ahead of Gehazi.

Verse ConceptsPeople Giving ClothesTwo Other ThingsCarrying Other LoadsTwo Other MenTalents

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Insisted (22 instances)

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