Bible Cross References
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Proverbs 6:19
Genesis 4:5-8
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but he rejected Cain and his offering. Cain became furious, and he scowled in anger.
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Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why that scowl on your face?
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If you had done the right thing, you would be smiling; but because you have done evil, sin is crouching at your door. It wants to rule you, but you must overcome it."
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Then Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out in the fields." When they were out in the fields, Cain turned on his brother and killed him.
Genesis 27:41-45
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Esau hated Jacob, because his father had given Jacob the blessing. He thought, "The time to mourn my father's death is near; then I will kill Jacob."
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But when Rebecca heard about Esau's plan, she sent for Jacob and said, "Listen, your brother Esau is planning to get even with you and kill you.
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Now, son, do what I say. Go at once to my brother Laban in Haran,
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and stay with him for a while, until your brother's anger cools down
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and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send someone to bring you back. Why should I lose both of my sons on the same day?"
Genesis 32:6-11
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When the messengers came back to Jacob, they said, "We went to your brother Esau, and he is already on his way to meet you. He has four hundred men with him."
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Jacob was frightened and worried. He divided into two groups the people who were with him, and also his sheep, goats, cattle, and camels.
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He thought, "If Esau comes and attacks the first group, the other may be able to escape."
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Then Jacob prayed, "God of my grandfather Abraham and God of my father Isaac, hear me! You told me, LORD, to go back to my land and to my relatives, and you would make everything go well for me.
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I am not worth all the kindness and faithfulness that you have shown me, your servant. I crossed the Jordan with nothing but a walking stick, and now I have come back with these two groups.
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Save me, I pray, from my brother Esau. I am afraid---afraid that he is coming to attack us and destroy us all, even the women and children.
Genesis 37:3-5
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Jacob loved Joseph more than all his other sons, because he had been born to him when he was old. He made a long robe with full sleeves for him.
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When his brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than he loved them, they hated their brother so much that they would not speak to him in a friendly manner.
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One time Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him even more.
Genesis 37:11-5
Genesis 37:18-27
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They saw him in the distance, and before he reached them, they plotted against him and decided to kill him.
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They said to one another, "Here comes that dreamer.
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Come on now, let's kill him and throw his body into one of the dry wells. We can say that a wild animal killed him. Then we will see what becomes of his dreams."
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Reuben heard them and tried to save Joseph. "Let's not kill him," he said.
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"Just throw him into this well in the wilderness, but don't hurt him." He said this, planning to save him from them and send him back to his father.
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When Joseph came up to his brothers, they ripped off his long robe with full sleeves.
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Then they took him and threw him into the well, which was dry.
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While they were eating, they suddenly saw a group of Ishmaelites traveling from Gilead to Egypt. Their camels were loaded with spices and resins.
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Judah said to his brothers, "What will we gain by killing our brother and covering up the murder?
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Let's sell him to these Ishmaelites. Then we won't have to hurt him; after all, he is our brother, our own flesh and blood." His brothers agreed,
2 Samuel 13:22
And Absalom hated Amnon so much for having raped his sister Tamar that he would no longer even speak to him.
2 Samuel 13:28
and instructed his servants: "Notice when Amnon has had too much to drink, and then when I give the order, kill him. Don't be afraid. I will take the responsibility myself. Be brave and don't hesitate!"
1 Kings 2:23-25
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Then Solomon made a solemn promise in the LORD's name, "May God strike me dead if I don't make Adonijah pay with his life for asking this!
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The LORD has firmly established me on the throne of my father David; he has kept his promise and given the kingdom to me and my descendants. I swear by the living LORD that Adonijah will die this very day!"
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So King Solomon gave orders to Benaiah, who went out and killed Adonijah.
1 Kings 12:16
When the people saw that the king would not listen to them, they shouted, "Down with David and his family! What have they ever done for us? People of Israel, let's go home! Let Rehoboam look out for himself !" So the people of Israel rebelled,
2 Chronicles 13:17
Abijah and his army dealt the Israelites a crushing defeat---half a million of Israel's best soldiers were killed.
Acts 15:39
There was a sharp argument, and they separated: Barnabas took Mark and sailed off for Cyprus,
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Proverbs 16:32
It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.