And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs
WisdomThou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersWhen I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
Job
Wisdom / JobWoe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!
Isaiah
Major ProphetsSpeak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.
Leviticus
Law / MosesThen they took the king, and carried him up unto the king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath; where he gave judgment upon him.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd thou shalt take of the blood that is upon the altar, and of the anointing oil, and sprinkle it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon the garments of his sons with him: and he shall be hallowed, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.
Exodus
Law / MosesAnd the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant.
2 Kings
HistoryWhen thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThen Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar-boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.
Ezra
History / EzraBut if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host:
Judges
HistorySo Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.
Esther
HistoryFurthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance:
Deuteronomy
LawAnd lest your heart faint, and ye fear for the rumour that shall be heard in the land; a rumour shall both come one year, and after that in another year shall come a rumour, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsZebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.
1 Samuel
HistoryI will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersJesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
John
GospelsUnto this day they do after the former manners: they fear not the LORD, neither do they after their statutes, or after their ordinances, or after the law and commandment which the LORD commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel;
2 Kings
History / JeremiahSo likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewAnd now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you.
Malachi
Minor ProphetsGather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
Genesis
Law / MosesThe king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.