It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraNevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Psalms
PoetryKeep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAs when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence!
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAnd the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanAnd by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahThen saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
Matthew
GospelsAnd when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
Luke
GospelsAnd when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
2 Samuel
HistoryWrite the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnAnd David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the hand of the LORD; for very great are his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand of man.
1 Chronicles
HistoryArise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersYea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
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
Law / MosesAnd it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielAnd the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
Exodus
LawWherefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab: for they were his counsellors after the death of his father to his destruction.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraBut Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
Genesis
LawAnd the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not; speak thou.
2 Samuel
HistoryAnd again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.