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'Sake' in the Bible

And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.

Verse ConceptsInsightStabilitySpiritual PerceptionSaul And David

For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make thy servant know it.

Verse ConceptsGod, Will OfKnowing God, Nature Ofgreatness

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?

Verse ConceptsDavid, Character OfGesturesHelpfulnessHousesGratitudeFamily And Friendsgrandfatherssaul

And David said unto him, Fear not; for I will surely show thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

Verse ConceptsGrandparentsReinstatementRestitutionBenevolenceRestoring Thingsgrandfathersreassurance

and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah's sake.

Verse ConceptsMessengerWork, Divine And HumanChanged NamesGod Sending ProphetsPeople With Apt NamesGod's Love For Israel

And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

Verse ConceptsParental LoveSoft TreatmentThe King's Orders

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