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1 Samuel 15 28
Samuel said to Saul,“ The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today. He has given it to one of your neighbors. He has given it to someone better than you.
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1 Kings 19 2
So Jezebel sent a message to Elijah. She said,“ You can be sure that I will kill you, just as I killed the other prophets. I’ll do it by this time tomorrow. If I don’t, may the gods punish me greatly.”
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1 Chronicles 12 23
Large numbers of men came to David at Hebron. They were prepared for battle. They came to hand Saul’s kingdom over to him, just as the Lord had said. Here are the numbers of the men who came.
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Ruth 1:17
Where you die I’ll die. And there my body will be buried. I won’t let even death separate you from me. If I do, may the Lord punish me greatly.”
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1 Samuel 28 17
The Lord has spoken through me and has done what he said he would do. The Lord has torn the kingdom out of your hands. He has given it to one of your neighbors. He has given it to David.
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1 Samuel 14 44
Saul said,“ Jonathan, I must certainly put you to death. If I don’t, may God punish me greatly.”
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1 Samuel 16 1-1 Samuel 16 13
The Lord said to Samuel,“ How long will you be filled with sorrow because of Saul? I have refused to have him as king over Israel. Fill your animal horn with olive oil and go on your way. I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”But Samuel said,“ How can I go? Suppose Saul hears about it. Then he’ll kill me.” The Lord said,“ Take a young cow with you. Tell the elders of Bethlehem,‘ I’ve come to offer a sacrifice to the Lord.’Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. Then I will show you what to do. You must anoint for me the one I point out to you.”Samuel did what the Lord said. He arrived at Bethlehem. The elders of the town met him. They were trembling with fear. They asked,“ Have you come in peace?”Samuel replied,“ Yes, I’ve come in peace. I’ve come to offer a sacrifice to the Lord. Set yourselves apart to him and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he set Jesse and his sons apart to the Lord. He invited them to the sacrifice.When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab. He thought,“ This has to be the one the Lord wants me to anoint for him.”But the Lord said to Samuel,“ Do not consider how handsome or tall he is. I have not chosen him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outside of a person. But the Lord looks at what is in the heart.”Then Jesse called for Abinadab. He had him walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said,“ The Lord hasn’t chosen him either.”Then Jesse had Shammah walk by. But Samuel said,“ The Lord hasn’t chosen him either.”Jesse had seven of his sons walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said to him,“ The Lord hasn’t chosen any of them.”So he asked Jesse,“ Are these the only sons you have?”“ No,” Jesse answered.“ My youngest son is taking care of the sheep.” Samuel said,“ Send for him. We won’t sit down to eat until he arrives.”So Jesse sent for his son and had him brought in. He looked very healthy. He had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said,“ Get up and anoint him. This is the one.”So Samuel got the animal horn that was filled with olive oil. He anointed David in front of his brothers. From that day on, the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully on David. Samuel went back to Ramah.
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2 Samuel 3 35
Then all of them came and begged David to eat something. They wanted him to eat while it was still day. But David made a promise. He said,“ I won’t taste bread or anything else before the sun goes down. If I do, may God punish me greatly!”
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2 Samuel 19 13
Say to Amasa,‘ Aren’t you my own flesh and blood? You will be the commander of my army for life in place of Joab. If that isn’t true, may God punish me greatly.’ ”
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1 Samuel 3 17
“ What did the Lord say to you?” Eli asked.“ Don’t hide from me anything he told you. If you do, may God punish you greatly.”
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Psalms 89:35-37
Once and for all, I have made a promise. It is based on my holiness. And I will not lie to David.His family line will continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the sun.It will last forever like the moon, that faithful witness in the sky.”
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Psalms 89:3-4
You said,“ Here is the covenant I have made with my chosen one. Here is the promise I have made to my servant David.‘ I will make your family line continue forever. I will make your kingdom secure for all time to come.’ ”
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1 Samuel 25 22
I won’t leave even one of his men alive until morning. If I do, may God punish me greatly!”
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Psalms 89:19-20
You once spoke to your faithful people in a vision. You said,“ I have given strength to a soldier. I have raised up a young man from among the people.I have found my servant David. I have poured my sacred oil on his head.
