These are the names of the chiefs who came from Esau, according to their families, after their places, and by their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,
chief Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon,
chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar,
chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau, the father of the Edomites.
Pharaoh was angry with his two officers, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker.
The chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph, and said to him, "In my dream, behold, a vine was in front of me,
When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said to Joseph, "I also was in my dream, and behold, three baskets of white bread were on my head.
It happened the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast for all his servants, and he lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants.
He restored the chief cupbearer to his position again, and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand;
but he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.
Yet the chief cupbearer didn't remember Joseph, but forgot him.
Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I remember my faults today.
Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker.
Therefore evil will come on you; you won't know when it dawns: and mischief will fall on you; you will not be able to put it away: and desolation shall come on you suddenly, which you don't know.
None sues in righteousness, and none pleads in truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.
Now Pashhur, the son of Immer the priest, who was chief officer in the house of the LORD, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things.
For thus says the LORD, Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout for the chief of the nations: publish, praise, and say, the LORD, save your people, the remnant of Israel.
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;
Now it happened in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal and [one of] the chief officers of the king, and ten men with him, came to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they ate bread together in Mizpah.
Thus says the LORD of Armies: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was chief quartermaster.
The captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold:
He takes away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth, and causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
They conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity. Their heart prepares deceit."
I chose out their way, and sat as chief. I lived as a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners.
He is the chief of the ways of God. He who made him gives him his sword.
The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him, and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest him.
The officers therefore came to the chief priests and Pharisees, and they said to them, "Why didn't you bring him?"
The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, "What are we doing? For this man does many signs.
Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had commanded that if anyone knew where he was, he should report it, that they might seize him.
But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also,
Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
Pilate answered, "I'm not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered you to me. What have you done?"
When therefore the chief priests and the officers saw him, they shouted, saying, "Crucify! Crucify!" Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves, and crucify him, for I find no basis for a charge against him."
They cried out, "Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar!"
The chief priests of the Jews therefore said to Pilate, "Don't write, 'The King of the Jews,' but, 'he said, I am King of the Jews.'"
It happened, when they brought those kings out to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the men of war who went with him, "Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings." They came near, and put their feet on their necks.
all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses struck with the chiefs of Midian, Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, the princes of Sihon, who lived in the land.
and they said to Jephthah, "Come and be our chief, that we may fight with the children of Ammon."
Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and chief over them: and Jephthah spoke all his words before the LORD in Mizpah.
The chiefs of all the people, even of all the tribes of Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand footmen who drew sword.
He shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.
saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up."
There was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.
Another came, saying, 'Lord, behold, your mina, which I kept laid away in a handkerchief,
He was teaching daily in the temple, but the chief priests and the scribes and the leading men among the people sought to destroy him.
But he looked at them, and said, "Then what is this that is written, 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the chief cornerstone?'
The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people--for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.
The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.
He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.
Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?
As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitudes, "I find no basis for a charge against this man."
The chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.
Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. Their voices and the voices of the chief priests prevailed.
and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.
Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.
He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.
"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem. The Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes. They will condemn him to death, and will deliver him to the Gentiles.
The chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him. For they feared him, because all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.
They came again to Jerusalem, and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders came to him,
It was now two days before the feast of the Passover and the unleavened bread, and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might seize him by deception, and kill him.
Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went away to the chief priests, that he might deliver him to them.
Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came--and with him a multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.
They led Jesus away to the high priest. All the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes came together with him.
Now the chief priests and the whole council sought witnesses against Jesus to put him to death, and found none.
Immediately in the morning the chief priests, with the elders and scribes, and the whole council, held a consultation, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him up to Pilate.
The chief priests accused him of many things.
For he perceived that for envy the chief priests had delivered him up.
But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, that he should release Barabbas to them instead.
Likewise, also the chief priests mocking among themselves with the scribes said, "He saved others. He can't save himself.
Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.
From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.
"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death,
But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children who were crying in the temple and saying, "Hosanna to the son of David!" they were indignant,
When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?"
When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke about them.
Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.
Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,
While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priest and elders of the people.
Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death;
Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that Jesus was condemned, felt remorse, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
The chief priests took the pieces of silver, and said, "It's not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood."
When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Likewise the chief priests also mocking, with the scribes, the Pharisees, and the elders, said,
Now on the next day, which was the day after the Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together to Pilate,
Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.
The chiefs of the people: Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
Now these are the chiefs of the province who lived in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah lived everyone in his possession in their cities, [to wit], Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants.
and his brothers, chiefs of fathers' [houses], two hundred forty-two; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God;
and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brothers; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brothers in the days of Jeshua.
The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers over against them, to praise and give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, watch next to watch.
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
the LORD said to Moses, "Take all the chiefs of the people, and hang them up to the LORD before the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may turn away from Israel."
which having no chief, overseer, or ruler,
a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.
Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing be on your people. Selah. For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, the LORD alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.
For you will bless the righteous. the LORD, you will surround him with favor as with a shield. For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.
Behold, he travails with iniquity. Yes, he has conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.
I will give thanks to the LORD according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David.
the LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Death of the Son." A Psalm by David.
His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and oppression. Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.
to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more. For the Chief Musician. By David.
For the LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face. For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David.
The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
I will sing to the LORD, because he has been good to me. For the Chief Musician. By David.
As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form. For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said,
He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, the LORD, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
Save, the LORD! Let the King answer us when we call! For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
Be exalted, the LORD, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power. For the Chief Musician; set to "The Doe of the Morning." A Psalm by David.
Don't draw me away with the wicked, with the workers of iniquity who speak peace with their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts.
To the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. the LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever! For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
My tongue shall talk about your righteousness and about your praise all day long. For the Chief Musician. By David, the servant of the LORD.
Hurry to help me, Lord, my salvation. For the Chief Musician. For Jeduthun. A Psalm by David.
Oh spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go away, and exist no more." For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
But I am poor and needy. May the Lord think about me. You are my help and my deliverer. Don't delay, my God. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting! Amen and amen. BOOK II For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by the sons of Korah.
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior, my helper, and my God. For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. A contemplative psalm.
Rise up to help us. Redeem us for your loving kindness' sake. For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Lilies." A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.
I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever. For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.
the LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
For this God is our God forever and ever. He will be our guide even to death. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God's salvation to him." For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
Then you will delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, in burnt offerings and in whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar. For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, "David has come to Abimelech's house."
Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man? God's loving kindness endures continually.
I will give you thanks forever, because you have done it. I will hope in your name, for it is good, in the presence of your saints. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Mahalath." A contemplation by David.
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