But the Jews that were at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day thereof, and on the fourteenth thereof; and on the fifteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.
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And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
1 Samuel
HistoryAnd the king said unto Haman, The silver is given to thee, the people also, to do with them as it seemeth good to thee.
Esther
History / MordecaiAnd Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.
Genesis
LawAnd now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
John
GospelsNow as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
2 Timothy
Pauline EpistlesThat the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
Job
WisdomOf Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
Nehemiah
HistoryFor Adam was first formed, then Eve.
1 Timothy
Pauline Epistles / PaulUnto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's:
1 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesFor I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
Matthew
GospelsAnd all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesAnd Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.
Luke
GospelsIf her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
Exodus
Law / MosesTherefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.
2 Samuel
HistoryYe stand upon your sword, ye work abomination, and ye defile every one his neighbour's wife: and shall ye possess the land?
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielA divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Proverbs
WisdomThen said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.
Job
Wisdom / JobShe weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among all her lovers she hath none to comfort her: all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become her enemies.
Lamentations
Major Prophets / JeremiahRemember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.
Joshua
HistoryAnd it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraBut the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark.
Genesis
LawHe that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.