Joel 2:8

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They do not jostle each other; each proceeds in its path. They burst through defenses and are not halted.

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  • 2 Chr 23:10 : 10 He stationed all the people, each man with his weapon in hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side, along the altar and the temple, surrounding the king on every side.
  • 2 Chr 32:5 : 5 Hezekiah took courage and rebuilt all the broken sections of the wall. He built towers on it and constructed another wall outside it. He strengthened the Millo in the City of David and made plenty of weapons and shields.
  • Neh 4:17 : 17 Neither I, my brothers, my servants, nor the guards with me took off our clothes; each kept his weapon, even when going for water.
  • Job 33:18 : 18 He keeps his soul back from the pit and his life from perishing by the sword.
  • Job 36:12 : 12 But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword and die without knowledge.
  • Song 4:13 : 13 Your branches are an orchard of pomegranates with choice fruits, henna with nard plants.

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