Verse 28
They took their flocks, herds, and donkeys, as well as everything in the city and in the surrounding fields.
Referenced Verses
- Num 31:17 : 17 Now therefore kill every boy, and kill every woman who has been intimate with a man in bed.
- Deut 8:17-18 : 17 Be careful not to say,“My own ability and skill have gotten me this wealth.” 18 You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day.
- Job 1:15-16 : 15 and the Sabeans swooped down and carried them all away, and they killed the servants with the sword! And I– only I alone– escaped to tell you!” 16 While this one was still speaking, another messenger arrived and said,“The fire of God has fallen from heaven and has burned up the sheep and the servants– it has consumed them! And I– only I alone– escaped to tell you!”
- Job 20:5 : 5 that the elation of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.