And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraLet them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms
PoetryFor the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsYea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonLet every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
1 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulYea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?
Ecclesiastes
Wisdom / SolomonConcerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
Romans
Pauline Epistles / PaulSo Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
2 Samuel
HistoryAnd the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
Luke
GospelsTeach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd our father said, Go again, and buy us a little food.
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanThen these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.
Daniel
Major ProphetsVerily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Leviticus
Law / MosesNow when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.
2 Chronicles
HistoryThe cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the priest's office.
Exodus
LawI am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, and to be your God.
Leviticus
LawBut as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Psalms
PoetryAnd he said, A certain man had two sons:
Luke
Gospels / LukeFor he that is dead is freed from sin.
Romans
Pauline EpistlesEpaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Colossians
Pauline Epistles / PaulSay unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand.