Genesis 49:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Enemies attacked with arrows, refusing to show mercy.

Cross References

Genesis 37:18

But before he got there, they saw him coming and made plans to kill him.

Genesis 37:24

and threw him into a dry well.

Genesis 37:28

When the Midianite merchants came by, Joseph's brothers took him out of the well, and for twenty pieces of silver they sold him to the Ishmaelites who took him to Egypt.

Genesis 37:4

to show that he was his favourite son, and so Joseph's brothers hated him and would not be friendly to him.

Genesis 42:21

and said to one another, “We're being punished because of Joseph. We saw the trouble he was in, but we refused to help him when he begged us. That's why these terrible things are happening.”

Genesis 49:22

Joseph, you are a fruitful vine growing near a stream and climbing a wall.

Genesis 49:24

But you stood your ground, swiftly shooting back with the help of Jacob's God, the All-Powerful One— his name is the Shepherd, Israel's mighty rock.

Psalm 118:13

Their attacks were so fierce that I nearly fell, but the LORD helped me.

Psalm 64:3

Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.

John 16:33

I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world.

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, “We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom.”