Jonah 1:12

Which verses does Jonah 1:12 point to?

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1. 2 Samuel 24:177 votes

   When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house.”

2. Joshua 7:125 votes

   This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction.

3. 1 Chronicles 21:175 votes

   And David said to God, “Was it not I who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? O LORD my God, please let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house, but do not let this plague remain upon Your people.”

4. John 11:504 votes

   You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”

5. Joshua 7:20–213 votes

   “It is true,” Achan replied, “I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did: When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.”

6. Ecclesiastes 9:183 votes

   Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

7. Acts 27:243 votes

   and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Which verses point to Jonah 1:12?

Ranked by reader votes.

• Proverbs 27:8 6
• Psalm 106:30 5
• Joshua 6:18 4
• Acts 27:20 3
• Job 35:8 2
• Jonah 2:3 0