And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.
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Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee this day.
1 Samuel
HistoryHe which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation
ApocalypticBut the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
Luke
Gospels / LukeAnd Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs,
Joshua
History / JoshuaBehold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.
Joshua
HistoryAnd let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.
2 Samuel
HistoryAnd the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;
Numbers
Law / MosesYet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsThen Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him.
Acts
HistoryFor he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
Romans
Pauline Epistles / PaulWhen their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAgain, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
2 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesEphraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him.
Hosea
Minor Prophets / HoseaAnd Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewAnd yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.
Genesis
LawLet, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThe hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
John
Gospels / JohnFor the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
Habakkuk
Minor ProphetsThen Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of the parlour upon him, and locked them.
Judges
History / SamuelAnd we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee.