And it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed a fast before the LORD to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people that came from the cities of Judah unto Jerusalem.
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And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
Daniel
Major Prophets / DanielAnd six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:
Exodus
Law / MosesNow he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing?
Genesis
LawAnd they made their father drink wine that night: and the firstborn went in, and lay with her father; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.
Genesis
LawAnd Moses said unto Korah, Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Levi:
Numbers
LawSpeak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any man hath a running issue out of his flesh, because of his issue he is unclean.
Leviticus
LawUntil the LORD removed Israel out of his sight, as he had said by all his servants the prophets. So was Israel carried away out of their own land to Assyria unto this day.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd Solomon went to Hamath-zobah, and prevailed against it.
2 Chronicles
HistoryAnd Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.
2 Samuel
HistoryIt is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnAnd he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
Luke
GospelsThus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahThe LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersHe lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
Job
Wisdom / JobHe evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.
Job
WisdomFrom following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThen went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
Judges
History / SamuelGod hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.