Verse 21
Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh said in answer to the heads of the families of Israel,
Referenced Verses
- Exod 18:21-25 : 21 But for the rest, take from among the people able men, such as have the fear of God, true men hating profits wrongly made; and put such men over them, to be captains of thousands, captains of hundreds and of fifties and of tens; 22 And let them be judges in the causes of the people at all times: and let them put before you all important questions, but in small things let them give decisions themselves: in this way, it will be less hard for you, and they will take the weight off you. 23 If you do this, and God gives approval, then you will be able to go on without weariness, and all this people will go to their tents in peace. 24 So Moses took note of the words of his father-in-law, and did as he had said. 25 And he made selection of able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, captains of thousands, captains of hundreds and of fifties and of tens.
- Prov 15:1 : 1 By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
- Prov 16:1 : 1 The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
- Prov 18:13 : 13 To give an answer before hearing is a foolish thing and a cause of shame.
- Prov 24:26 : 26 He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.
- Mic 5:2 : 2 For this cause he will give them up till the time when she who is with child has given birth: then the rest of his brothers will come back to the children of Israel.
- Acts 11:4 : 4 But Peter gave them an account of it all in order, saying to them,
- Jas 1:19 : 19 You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;
- 1 Pet 3:15 : 15 But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride;