When Korah assembled the whole community against them at the entrance of the tent of meeting, then the glory of the Lord appeared to the whole community.

If these men die a natural death, or if they share the fate of all men, then the Lord has not sent me.

They and all that they had went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed over them. So they perished from among the community.

They had worn-out, patched sandals on their feet and dressed in worn-out clothes. All their bread was dry and hard.

Joshua and his whole army caught them by surprise at the Waters of Merom and attacked them.

They invaded the land and devoured its crops all the way to Gaza. They left nothing for the Israelites to eat, and they took away the sheep, oxen, and donkeys.

The leaders of Shechem rebelled against Abimelech by putting bandits in the hills, who robbed everyone who traveled by on the road. But Abimelech found out about it.

he took his men and divided them into three units and set an ambush in the field. When he saw the people coming out of the city, he attacked and struck them down.

Ten thousand men, well-trained soldiers from all Israel, then made a frontal assault against Gibeah – the battle was fierce. But the Benjaminites did not realize that disaster was at their doorstep.

So now do as they say. But seriously warn them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.”

Now be courageous and prove to be valiant warriors, for your lord Saul is dead. The people of Judah have anointed me as king over them.”

The messenger said to David, “The men overpowered us and attacked us in the field. But we forced them to retreat all the way to the door of the city gate.

Now make a deal with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, provided you can find enough riders for them.

He sacrificed all the priests of the high places on the altars located there, and burned human bones on them. Then he returned to Jerusalem.

Now King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, as governor over the people whom he allowed to remain in the land of Judah.

They received divine help in fighting them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. They cried out to God during the battle; he responded to their prayers because they trusted in him.

The descendants of Levi carried the ark of God on their shoulders with poles, just as Moses had ordered according to the divine command.

and whenever burnt sacrifices were offered to the Lord on the Sabbath and at new moon festivals and assemblies. A designated number were to serve before the Lord regularly in accordance with regulations.

King Huram of Tyre sent this letter to Solomon: “Because the Lord loves his people, he has made you their king.”

Tomorrow march down against them as they come up the Ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the ravine in front of the Desert of Jeruel.