9 occurrences

'Oldest' in the Bible

So Abraham instructed his servant, who was the oldest member of his household and in charge of everything he owned, "Make this solemn oath to me

Verse ConceptsThighsinvesting

But the LORD considered Er, Judah's oldest son, to be wicked so he put him to death.

Verse ConceptsFirstborn SonsGod KillingGod Killing Individuals

The palace manager searched for the cup, beginning with the oldest brother's sack and ending with the youngest brother's sack, and there it was! in Benjamin's sack.

Verse ConceptsBrothersBeginningSeeking For Concrete ThingsFinding Things

The three oldest sons of Jesse followed Saul into battle. The names of his three sons who went to the battle were his firstborn Eliab, Abinadab, his second son, and Shammah, the third.

Verse ConceptsThree ChildrenFirstborn Sons

David was the youngest, while the three oldest had followed Saul.

Verse ConceptsThree ChildrenThe Youngest Child

Eliab his oldest brother heard him talking to the men. Eliab was angry with David and said, "Why did you come down here? And who did you leave those few sheep with in the wilderness? I know your insolence and wicked intentions. You came down just to see the battle!"

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersEmotions, Kinds OfAnger, HumanShepherds, As OccupationsSpeech, Negative Aspects OfAnger Of Man, CauseNamed People Angry With OthersNo More Tending The FlockEmotions

Some time later, when his children were celebrating in their oldest brother's house,

Verse ConceptsGod Is Holy

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "Your children were celebrating in their oldest brother's house

Verse ConceptsWhile Still Speaking

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