And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.
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And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
Mark
GospelsAnd the ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran as soon as he had stretched out his hand: and they entered into the city, and took it, and hasted and set the city on fire.
Joshua
HistoryAnd it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.
Exodus
Law / MosesAnd Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.
Exodus
LawAnd he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot. And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelFor I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
Luke
GospelsExcept the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Psalms
PoetryAnd Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?
Mark
GospelsLaadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,
1 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the LORD, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen.
Ruth
History / SamuelThe ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Proverbs
WisdomAnd I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsAnd he brought me to the north gate, and measured it according to these measures;
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsAnd the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,
Joshua
History / JoshuaSend one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.
Genesis
Law / MosesIn the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.
2 Chronicles
HistoryAnd it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsAnd Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.
2 Samuel
HistoryAnd thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.