13 occurrences

'Power' in the Bible

Jeroboam did not regain power during the reign of Abijah. The Lord struck him down and he died.

Verse ConceptsDeath, Means Of

Abijah's power grew; he had fourteen wives and fathered twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters.

Verse ConceptsPolygamyFourteenTwenty Some

Jehoshaphat's power kept increasing. He built fortresses and storage cities throughout Judah.

Verse ConceptsCastlesThrift

He prayed: "O Lord God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess strength and power; no one can stand against you.

Verse ConceptsChallengesGod, Majesty OfGod, Sovereignty OfGovernmentKingsKingdomsAuthority, Belonging To GodDads

The Lord was angry at Amaziah and sent a prophet to him, who said, "Why are you following these gods that could not deliver their own people from your power?"

Verse ConceptsTwelve Beings

The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah and his fame reached the border of Egypt, for he grew in power.

Verse ConceptsTaxationTributes

Hezekiah says, "The Lord our God will rescue us from the power of the king of Assyria." But he is misleading you and you will die of hunger and thirst!

Are you not aware of what I and my predecessors have done to all the nations of the surrounding lands? Have the gods of the surrounding lands actually been able to rescue their lands from my power?

Verse ConceptsAbilityTo Deliver

Who among all the gods of these nations whom my predecessors annihilated was able to rescue his people from my power?

Verse ConceptsAbilityTo DeliverAnnihilation

Now don't let Hezekiah deceive you or mislead you like this. Don't believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to rescue his people from my power or the power of my predecessors. So how can your gods rescue you from my power?'"

Verse ConceptsAbilityTo DeliverUnbelief, As Response To GodInfidelity To God

He wrote letters mocking the Lord God of Israel and insulting him with these words: "The gods of the surrounding nations could not rescue their people from my power. Neither can Hezekiah's god rescue his people from my power."

Verse Conceptsdefence, divineLettersUnrighteousnessImpiety

The Lord delivered Hezekiah and the residents of Jerusalem from the power of King Sennacherib of Assyria and from all the other nations. He made them secure on every side.

Verse ConceptsRescue

He deported to Babylon all who escaped the sword. They served him and his sons until the Persian kingdom rose to power.

Verse ConceptsBabylon, Israel Exiled ToBabylonRemnantTravelExile Of Judah To Babylon

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