6 occurrences in 3 translations

'Legitimate' in the Bible

He went to his father's home in Ophrah and murdered his half-brothers, the seventy legitimate sons of Jerub-Baal, on one stone. Only Jotham, Jerub-Baal's youngest son, escaped, because he hid.

Verse ConceptsCriminalsThe Youngest ChildBeing Killed By A RockHiding From PeopleSole SurvivorsSeventiesKilling BrothersHalf brothersanniversary

But you have attacked my father's family today. You murdered his seventy legitimate sons on one stone and made Abimelech, the son of his female slave, king over the leaders of Shechem, just because he is your close relative.

Verse ConceptsConcubinesIngratitudeBeing Killed By A RockMaking KingsSeventiesKilling Brothers

Absalom would then say to him, "Look, your claims are legitimate and appropriate. But there is no representative of the king who will listen to you."

Verse ConceptsClaims

And Cyrus, king of Persia, had Mithredath the treasurer bring them out, and he counted them out to Sheshbazzar, the governor (leader) of Judah.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsPrincesTreasurer

Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.

Verse ConceptsBlameDiscordDisputesaccusations

Bible Theasaurus

Genuine (34 instances)
Justifiable (1 instance)
Lawful (43 instances)
Lawful (43 instances)
Legitimate (11 instances)
Logical (2 instances)

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