The whole Babylonian army that came with the captain of the royal guard tore down the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.

But he left behind some of the poor of the land and gave them fields and vineyards.

The captain of the royal guard took Seraiah the chief priest and Zephaniah, the priest who was second in rank, and the three doorkeepers.

He received honor from the thirty warriors, though he was not one of the three elite warriors. David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

The eighth, assigned the eighth month, was Sibbekai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. His division consisted of 24,000 men.

The ninth, assigned the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjaminite. His division consisted of 24,000 men.

The tenth, assigned the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. His division consisted of 24,000 men.

All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the Lord made with the Israelites.”

and Amasiah son of Zikri, who volunteered to serve the Lord, led 200,000 skilled warriors.

From Benjamin, Eliada, a skilled warrior, led 200,000 men who were equipped with bows and shields,

The total number of family leaders who led warriors was 2,600.

Now Esther had not disclosed her people or her lineage, for Mordecai had instructed her not to do so.

to have them observe the fourteenth and the fifteenth day of the month of Adar each year

They say, “We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?”

He made it dark; they did not disobey his orders.

He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert.

Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.