1 Kings 21:11

New English Translation

The men of the city, the leaders and the nobles who lived there, followed the written orders Jezebel had sent them.

Cross References

1 Kings 21:10

Also seat two villains opposite him and have them testify, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”

1 Kings 21:12

They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people.

2 Chronicles 24:21

They plotted against him and by royal decree stoned him to death in the courtyard of the Lord’s temple.

Exodus 1:17

But the midwives feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them; they let the boys live.

Exodus 1:21

And because the midwives feared God, he made households for them.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

Proverbs 29:26

Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

Isaiah 59:14

Justice is driven back; godliness stands far off. Indeed, honesty stumbles in the city square and morality is not even able to enter.

Hosea 5:11

Ephraim will be oppressed, crushed under judgment, because he was determined to pursue worthless idols.

Leviticus 19:15

“‘You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.

Micah 6:16

You implement the regulations of Omri, and all the practices of Ahab’s dynasty; you follow their policies. Therefore I will make you an appalling sight, the city’s inhabitants will be taunted derisively, and nations will mock all of you.”

Matthew 2:12

After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back by another route to their own country.

Matthew 2:16

When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he became enraged. He sent men to kill all the children in Bethlehem and throughout the surrounding region from the age of two and under, according to the time he had learned from the wise men.

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John replied, “Whether it is right before God to obey you rather than God, you decide,

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than people.

1 Samuel 22:17

Then the king said to the messengers who were stationed beside him, “Turn and kill the priests of the Lord, for they too have sided with David! They knew he was fleeing, but they did not inform me.” But the king’s servants refused to harm the priests of the Lord.

1 Samuel 23:20

Now at your own discretion, O king, come down. Delivering him into the king’s hand will be our responsibility.”