4 occurrences

'Possession' in the Bible

They came and took possession of it, but they didn't obey you or walk according to your Law. They didn't do what you commanded them to do, so you caused all this calamity to happen to them.

Jeremiah left Jerusalem to go to the territory of Benjamin to take possession of his property there among the people.

Verse ConceptsTaking Possession

To the people of Ammon: This is what the LORD says: "Does Israel have no sons? Does he have no heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad, and his people settled in its towns?

Verse ConceptsFalse GodsHeirsInheritance, MaterialTaking Possession

Therefore, look, the time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I'll cause a battle cry to be heard in Rabbah of the Ammonites. It will become a desolate mound, and its towns will be burned with fire. Israel will take possession of those who possessed him," says the LORD.

Verse ConceptsArchaeologyBurning CitiesTrumpets For Battle

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