Abram continually journeyed by stages down to the Negev.

David’s power grew steadily, for the Lord God who commands armies was with him.

David’s power steadily grew, for the Lord who commands armies was with him.

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

The waters kept receding steadily from the earth, so that they had gone down by the end of the 150 days.

The man became wealthy. His influence continued to grow until he became very prominent.

“The trees were determined to go out and choose a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king!’

The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed, will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain.

The Lord told Jeremiah, “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take with you some of the leaders of the people and some of the leaders of the priests.

The Lord says, “The people of Israel who survived death at the hands of the enemy will find favor in the wilderness as they journey to find rest for themselves.

The seven priests carrying the seven rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord marched along blowing their horns. Armed troops marched ahead of them, while the rear guard followed along behind the ark of the Lord blowing rams’ horns.

The waters kept on receding until the tenth month. On the first day of the tenth month, the tops of the mountains became visible.

Armed troops marched ahead of the priests blowing the horns, while the rear guard followed along behind the ark blowing rams’ horns.

Israel’s power continued to overwhelm King Jabin of Canaan until they did away with him.

Her husband went along behind her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Finally Abner said to him, “Go back!” So he returned home.

So Joab went to the king and said, “What have you done? Abner has come to you! Why would you send him away? Now he’s gone on his way!

Then Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the long robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went on her way, wailing as she went.

So David and his men went on their way. But Shimei kept going along the side of the hill opposite him, yelling curses as he threw stones and dirt at them.

So the watchman called out and informed the king. The king said, “If he is by himself, he brings good news.” The runner came ever closer.

“Go, tell David, ‘This is what the Lord says: I am offering you three forms of judgment. Pick one of them and I will carry it out against you.’”