1 Kings 21:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

After receiving her letters, they did exactly what she had asked.

Cross References

1 Kings 21:12

They told the people that it was a day to go without eating, and when they all came together, they seated Naboth at the front.

2 Chronicles 24:21

King Joash forgot that Zechariah's father had always been a loyal friend. So when the people of Judah plotted to kill Zechariah, Joash joined them and gave orders for them to stone him to death in the courtyard of the temple. As Zechariah was dying, he said, “I pray that the LORD will see this and punish all of you.”

Exodus 1:17

But the two women were faithful to God and did not kill the boys, even though the king had told them to.

Proverbs 29:12

A ruler who listens to lies will have corrupt officials.

Proverbs 29:26

Many try to make friends with a ruler, but justice comes from the LORD.

Isaiah 59:14

Injustice is everywhere; justice seems far away. Truth is chased out of court; honesty is shoved aside.

Hosea 5:11

Israel was brutally crushed. They got what they deserved for worshipping useless idols.

Leviticus 19:15

Be fair, no matter who is on trial—don't favour either the poor or the rich.

Micah 6:16

Jerusalem, this will happen because you followed the sinful example of kings Omri and Ahab. Now I will destroy you and your property. Then the people of every nation will make fun and insult you.

Matthew 2:12

Later they were warned in a dream not to return to Herod, and they went back home by another road.

Matthew 2:16

When Herod found out that the wise men from the east had tricked him, he was very angry. He gave orders for his men to kill all the boys who lived in or near Bethlehem and were two years old and younger. This was based on what he had learnt from the wise men.

Acts 4:19

Peter and John answered, “Do you think God wants us to obey you or to obey him?

Acts 5:29

Peter and the apostles replied: We don't obey people. We obey God.

1 Samuel 22:17

Saul shouted to his bodyguards, “These priests of the LORD helped David! They knew he was running away, but they didn't tell me. Kill them!” But the king's officers would not attack the priests of the LORD.

1 Samuel 23:20

If you come, we will help you catch him.”