These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.
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Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.
Joshua
History / JoshuaPaul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
Romans
Pauline EpistlesWhose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:
Exodus
LawBut let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.
Genesis
Law / MosesMy soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersWhen he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahThe righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs
WisdomAnd give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahIf he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.
Exodus
Law / MosesBut thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahFor the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
2 John
General Epistles / John(And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)
Acts
HistoryNow this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.
Ruth
HistoryThen the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
Daniel
Major ProphetsTherefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Proverbs
WisdomEthiopia and Egypt were her strength, and it was infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers.
Nahum
Minor Prophets / NahumSave now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
Psalms
PoetryWhy boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
Psalms
PoetryFor, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsThen he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.