Then Joab blew the ram’s horn and all the people stopped in their tracks. They stopped chasing Israel and ceased fighting.

Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoida, who gained fame among the three elite warriors.

The roof above the beams supported by the pillars was also made of cedar; there were forty-five beams, fifteen per row.

Solomon acquired his horses from Egypt and from Que; the king’s traders purchased them from Que.

His servants took his body back to Jerusalem and buried him in his tomb with his ancestors in the city of David.

The people were silent and did not respond, for the king had ordered, “Don’t respond to him.”

Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who gained fame along with the three elite warriors.

He did what the Lord approved, but not with wholehearted devotion.

Now the day came when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord – and Satan also arrived among them.

Make then my pledge with you. Who else will put up security for me?

This is the portion of the wicked man allotted by God, the inheritance that evildoers receive from the Almighty.

They were banished from the community – people shouted at them like they would shout at thieves –

People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.

He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

He piles up the water of the sea; he puts the oceans in storehouses.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

Let me again experience the joy of your deliverance! Sustain me by giving me the desire to obey!

Before the kindling is even placed under your pots, he will sweep it away along with both the raw and cooked meat.

I will sing praises to God’s name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks!

His raging anger lashed out against them, He sent fury, rage, and trouble as messengers who bring disaster.