2 Kings 1:14

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and consumed the two former captains of fifty with their fifties; but now let my life be precious in thy sight.

Cross References

Acts 20:24

But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Proverbs 6:26

For on account of a harlot a man is brought to a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.

Psalm 116:15

Precious in the sight of Jehovah Is the death of his saints.

Psalm 72:14

He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence; And precious will their blood be in his sight:

Psalm 49:8

(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever),

1 Samuel 26:24

And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of Jehovah, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

1 Samuel 26:21

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

2 Kings 1:13

And again he sent the captain of a third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight.

2 Kings 1:15

And the angel of Jehovah said unto Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him unto the king.