Quotes about Conflict

The Edomites had again come and attacked Judah and carried away captives.

But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty. God told me to hurry; so stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!”

When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious,

and all of them conspired to come and fight against Jerusalem and create a hindrance.

And I was greatly displeased and threw all of Tobiah’s household goods out of the room.

When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage.

That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai.

By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions.

The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did as they pleased to those who hated them.

Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me.

Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.

I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.