1 occurrence

'Stayed' in the Bible

The king arose in his anger from drinking wine and went into the palace garden; but Haman stayed to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm had been determined against him by the king.

Verse ConceptsAmbivalenceDecadenceSeeking LifeGardens Attached To PalacesNamed People Angry With Others

Bible Theasaurus

Appease (16 instances)
Continue (334 instances)
Delay (59 instances)
Detain (5 instances)
Persist (16 instances)
Quell (1 instance)
Remain (604 instances)

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