The waters completely overwhelmed the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the waters.

a nation of stern appearance that will have no regard for the elderly or pity for the young.

Their southern border started at the southern tip of the Salt Sea,

There were three rows of windows arranged in sets of three.

All of the entrances were rectangular in shape and they were arranged in sets of three.

Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.

Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.

For the calamity from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his majesty I was powerless.

Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!

Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

Sorrow is better than laughter, because sober reflection is good for the heart.

Look, the Lord is ready to devastate the earth and leave it in ruins; he will mar its surface and scatter its inhabitants.

While the battle raged throughout the day, the king stood propped up in his chariot opposite the Syrians. He died in the evening; the blood from the wound ran down into the bottom of the chariot.

I replied to the king, “O king, live forever! Why would I not appear dejected when the city with the graves of my ancestors lies desolate and its gates destroyed by fire?”

The Lord again asked me, “What do you see?” I answered, “I see a pot of boiling water; it is tipped toward us from the north.”

For I, the Lord, say that I am determined not to deliver this city but to bring disaster on it. It will be handed over to the king of Babylon and he will destroy it with fire.’”

Certainly no man who has a physical flaw is to approach: a blind man, or one who is lame, or one with a slit nose, or a limb too long,

Jezebel’s corpse will be like manure on the surface of the ground in the plot of land at Jezreel. People will not be able to even recognize her.’”

I was angry because of their sinful greed; I attacked them and angrily rejected them, yet they remained disobedient and stubborn.

The arrogance of Israel testifies against it; Israel and Ephraim will be overthrown because of their iniquity. Even Judah will be brought down with them.