The 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.
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And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.
1 Chronicles
HistoryI know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraSave only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.
Genesis
LawAnd last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
1 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesAnd as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.
Genesis
Law / MosesTherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become dross, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielAnd now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;
2 Chronicles
HistoryAnd the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.
Joshua
HistoryThen again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
Genesis
LawA voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the LORD that rendereth recompence to his enemies.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahLift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThen will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.
Leviticus
LawFor he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
Lamentations
Major ProphetsWherefore ye shall make images of your emerods, and images of your mice that mar the land; and ye shall give glory unto the God of Israel: peradventure he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelThen the heaven and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing for Babylon: for the spoilers shall come unto her from the north, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahHe that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
Ecclesiastes
Wisdom / SolomonAnd all the guests that were with Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahNevertheless a fountain or pit, wherein there is plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean.
Leviticus
Law / MosesSing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsNow the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
2 Kings
History / JeremiahFinally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
2 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesAnd in the end of years they shall join themselves together; for the king's daughter of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the power of the arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm: but she shall be given up, and they that brought her, and he that begat her, and he that strengthened her in these times.
Daniel
Major ProphetsJesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?