So it came to pass, when the king's commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king's house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.
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And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings were twenty and four bullocks, the rams sixty, the he goats sixty, the lambs of the first year sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was anointed.
Numbers
Law / MosesThe sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasures of the house of the LORD.
1 Chronicles
HistoryWhich covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;
Psalms
PoetryAnd he made the horns thereof on the four corners of it; the horns thereof were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass.
Exodus
LawAs thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
John
GospelsLet all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThe ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
Proverbs
WisdomAnd the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
Matthew
GospelsThy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersLet thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.
2 Samuel
HistoryWho is the wise man, that may understand this? and who is he to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that he may declare it, for what the land perisheth and is burned up like a wilderness, that none passeth through?
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd he laid his carcase in his own grave; and they mourned over him, saying, Alas, my brother!
1 Kings
History / JeremiahNeither shall ye build house, nor sow seed, nor plant vineyard, nor have any: but all your days ye shall dwell in tents; that ye may live many days in the land where ye be strangers.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraAll that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
Psalms
PoetryThat men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.
Psalms
PoetryAnd the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salchah:
1 Chronicles
History / EzraFor there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.
Exodus
Law / MosesDedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners,
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubims were of one measure and one size.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahPraise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.