16 occurrences

'King' in the Bible

and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler of Egypt and of his whole household.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsDiscernment Of GovernorsRescueRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceGod Gives WisdomAfflictions

Eventually, a different king who had not known Joseph became ruler of Egypt.

Verse ConceptsNot Knowing People

"After that, he gave them judges until the time of the prophet Samuel. When they demanded a king, God gave them Kish's son Saul, from the tribe of Benjamin, for 40 years.

Verse ConceptsForty YearsThe Number Forty40 To 50 Years

Then God removed Saul and made David their king, about whom he testified, "I have found that David, the son of Jesse, is a man after my own heart, who will carry out all my wishes.'

Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfHeart, DivineSpiritualityThe Witness Of GodDoing God's WillDeposingSaul And DavidReflecting God's Heart

and Jason has welcomed them as his guests. All of them oppose the emperor's decrees by saying that there is another king Jesus!"

Verse ConceptsdefianceKingship, DivineTreasonFalse Accusations, Examples OfWelcoming BelieversDifferent Personacting

After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to welcome Festus.

Verse ConceptsSpoken Greetings

Since they were staying there for several days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king. He said, "There is a man here who was left in prison by Felix.

Then Festus said, "King Agrippa and all you men who are present with us! You see this man about whom the whole Jewish nation petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer.

Verse ConceptsDeath As PunishmentIsrael Hardened

I have nothing reliable to write our Sovereign about him, so I have brought him to all of you, and especially to you, King Agrippa, so that I will have something to write after he is cross-examined.

Verse ConceptsInvestigatingNot Writing

"I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, that I can defend myself today against all the accusations of the Jewish leaders,

Verse ConceptsRejoicing In ProsperityMan DefendingChanging Yourself

Our twelve tribes, worshiping day and night with intense devotion, hope to attain it. It is because of this hope, O King, that I am accused by the Jews.

Verse ConceptsWorship Day And NighteagernessNightTrust, Importance OfMessianic HopeTwelve TribesIsrael HardenedPeople Accusing People

On the road at noon, O King, I saw a light from heaven that was brighter than the sun. It flashed around me and those who were traveling with me.

Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalNoonThe SunLight In The World

"And so, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfVisions From GodWe ObeyHeavenly Visiondisobedience

Indeed, the king knows about these things, and I can speak to him freely. For I'm certain that none of these things has escaped his notice, since this wasn't done in a corner.

Verse ConceptsSecrecyAvoiding SecrecyPeople With General KnowledgeBoldness

King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you believe them!"

Verse ConceptsFaith, Object OfBelieving ProphetsWritten In The Prophets

Then the king, the governor, Bernice, and those who were sitting with him got up.

Verse ConceptsPeople Getting Up

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