As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down.
Judges
History / SamuelAnd Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanAnd they brought that which Moses commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.
Leviticus
LawAnd Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come.
Genesis
LawYet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersFor the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.
Joshua
HistorySo all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanBehold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:
Job
WisdomAnd it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahMy mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Psalms
PoetryAnd another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnWhen a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;
Leviticus
Law / MosesAnd the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.
Genesis
LawBetter is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.
Ecclesiastes
Wisdom / SolomonAnd thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for money, and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahNot unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersBut the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Galatians
Pauline Epistles / PaulNot giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
Titus
Pauline Epistles / PaulThe tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
1 Chronicles
HistoryFor who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I?
Ecclesiastes
Wisdom / SolomonThen shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;
Deuteronomy
LawAnd by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.