23 But considering that my father also, at the time he led an army into the upper country, appointed his successor, (WEB)
2 Maccabees 9:23
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Testament of Judah 1:23–25
23 And fear fell upon them, and they ceased warring against us. (T12) 24 Therefore my father was free from anxiety in the wars when I was with my brethren. (T12) 25 For he saw in a vision concerning me that an angel of might followed me everywhere, that I should not be overcome. (T12)
2 Maccabees 11:22–24
22 And the king’s letter contained these words: “King Antiochus to his brother Lysias, greetings. (WEB) 23 Seeing that our father passed to the gods having the wish that the subjects of his kingdom should be undisturbed and give themselves to the care of their own affairs, (WEB)
1 Maccabees 9:29–31
29 “Since your brother Judas has died, we have no man like him to go out against our enemies and Bacchides, and among those of our nation who hate us. (WEB) 30 Now therefore we have chosen you this day to be our prince and leader in his place, that you may fight our battl… (WEB)
2 Samuel 16:18–20
18 “Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the LORD, by the people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and with him I will remain. 19 Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve… 20 …
2 Kings 10:2–4
2 “When this letter arrives, since your master’s sons are with you and you have chariots and horses, a fortified city and weaponry, 3 select the best and most worthy son of your master, set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.” 4 But they we…
Genesis 31:5–7
5 and he told them, “I can see from your father’s countenance that his attitude toward me has changed; but the God of my father has been with me. 6 You know that I have served your father with all my strength. 7 And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten…
Testament of Judah 3:34–36
34 And Isaac, the father of my father, blessed me to be king in Israel, and Jacob further blessed me in like manner. (T12) 35 And I know that from me shall the kingdom be established. (T12) 36 And I know what evils ye will do in the last days. (T12)
Sirach 47:11–13
11 The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn forever. He gave him a covenant of kings, and a glorious throne in Israel. (WEB) 12 After him a wise son rose up, who because of him lived in security. (WEB) 13 Solomon reigned in days of peace. God gave him rest all around, that… (WEB)
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