And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.
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And so it was, when the cloud was a few days upon the tabernacle; according to the commandment of the LORD they abode in their tents, and according to the commandment of the LORD they journeyed.
Numbers
LawAnd when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraThere was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
Job
WisdomMy lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.
Psalms
PoetryBut if her husband disallowed her on the day that he heard it; then he shall make her vow which she vowed, and that which she uttered with her lips, wherewith she bound her soul, of none effect: and the LORD shall forgive her.
Numbers
LawAnd there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
Luke
Gospels / LukeOnly the land of the priests bought he not; for the priests had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their lands.
Genesis
LawAnd the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Numbers
LawAnd he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Matthew
GospelsAnd Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning.
Leviticus
Law / MosesThy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.
Psalms
PoetryAnd Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
1 Samuel
HistoryI have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahFor David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Mark
Gospels / MarkJudah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahAlso when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Lamentations
Major ProphetsAnd he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:
Exodus
Law / MosesBehold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersTherefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraCan a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?
Amos
Minor Prophets / AmosBut he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not.
2 Chronicles
HistoryBecause thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.