8 occurrences

'Twelve' in the Bible

Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.

Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveGovernorsSolomon, Life OfStoringYearsDerisionOne MonthPeople ProvidingTwelve Beings

"The Sea" stood on top of twelve bulls. Three faced northward, three westward, three southward, and three eastward. "The Sea" was placed on top of them, and they all faced outward.

Verse ConceptsWestThree AnimalsFacing NorthNorth, South, East And WestTwelve Animals

the big bronze basin called "The Sea" with its twelve bulls underneath,

Verse ConceptsTwelve Animals

There were twelve statues of lions on the six steps, one lion at each end of each step. There was nothing like it in any other kingdom.

Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveLionsSix ThingsUnique ThingsTwelve Animals

In the thirty-first year of Asa's reign over Judah, Omri became king over Israel. He ruled for twelve years, six of them in Tirzah.

Verse ConceptsSix YearsTen To Fourteen Years

Then Elijah took twelve stones, corresponding to the number of tribes that descended from Jacob, to whom the Lord had said, "Israel will be your new name."

Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveJacob, The PatriarchGod Renaming PeopleTwelve TribesTwelve Things

Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen; he was near the twelfth pair. Elijah passed by him and threw his robe over him.

Verse ConceptsFarmersCloaksCovering The BodyYokesCultivationPloughingOuter GarmentsPloughmenTwelve Animals

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