1 Kings 20:7
Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. Ben-hadad of Aram besieges Samaria with overwhelming force; a prophet promises God will deliver the army into Ahab's hand to show Ahab that God is Lord. A small Israelite force routes the Aramean army twice. A man of God warns …
Other Translations
Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.
And the king of Israel calleth to all the elders of the land, and saith, `Know, I pray you, and see that evil this <FI>one<Fi> is seeking, for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my sons, and for my silver, and for my gold, and I withheld not from him.'
Then the king of Israel sent for all the responsible men of the land, and said, Now will you take note and see the evil purpose of this man: he sent for my wives and my children, my silver and my gold, and I did not keep them back.
Cross References
And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that …
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth deceit.
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall …
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.