Quotes about Power
During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar.
— 2 Kings 24:1
Now the king of Egypt did not march out of his land again, because the king of Babylon had taken all his territory, from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates River.
— 2 Kings 24:7
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.
— 1 Chronicles 1:10
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
— 1 Chronicles 1:49
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
— 1 Chronicles 11:10
These Gadites were army commanders, the least of whom was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand.
— 1 Chronicles 12:14
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them.
— 1 Chronicles 14:8
And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.
— 1 Chronicles 14:17
He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf:
— 1 Chronicles 16:21
Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.
— 1 Chronicles 16:27
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
— 1 Chronicles 16:28
tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
— 1 Chronicles 16:30