A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:
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For when they had slain their children to their idols, then they came the same day into my sanctuary to profane it; and, lo, thus have they done in the midst of mine house.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielThe posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
Esther
History / MordecaiAnd the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.
2 Chronicles
HistoryAnd they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelTake heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
Job
Wisdom / JobConcerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.
Genesis
LawAnd when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?
Exodus
LawThen Jeremiah said unto all the people, to the men, and to the women, and to all the people which had given him that answer, saying,
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
Numbers
Law / MosesAnd Shaphan the scribe shewed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.
2 Kings
HistoryOn the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud.
Numbers
LawThou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Exodus
Law / MosesNow when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
Acts
History / LukeAnd the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
Numbers
Law / MosesThey take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.
Genesis
LawHe that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonNow God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
Daniel
Major Prophets / DanielAnd the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAnd Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.
1 Samuel
HistoryTo what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.