Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the rivers
Genesis 2:10-14
Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it branched into four headwaters: . . .
Ezra 8:21, 31
And there by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. . . .
Ezekiel 1:1
In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God.
there sat
Nehemiah 1:3, 4
And they told me, "The remnant who survived the exile are there in the province, in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are burned with fire." . . .
Nehemiah 2:3
and replied to the king, "May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?"
Job 2:12, 13
When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust into the air over his head. . . .
Jeremiah 13:17, 18
But if you do not listen, I will weep alone because of your pride; My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD's flock has been taken captive. . . .
Jeremiah 15:17
I never sat with the band of revelers, and I did not celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.
Lamentations 2:10
The elders of the Daughter of Zion sit on the ground in silence. They have thrown dust on their heads and put on sackcloth. The young women of Jerusalem have bowed their heads to the ground.
Ezekiel 3:15
I came to the exiles at Tel-abib who dwelt by the River Kebar. And for seven days I sat where they sat and remained there among them, overwhelmed.
we wept
Psalm 42:4
These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and praise.
Psalm 102:9-14
For I have eaten ashes like bread and mixed my drink with tears, . . .
Isaiah 66:10
Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, all who love her. Rejoice greatly with her, all who mourn over her,
Jeremiah 51:50, 51
You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind. . . .
Lamentations 1:16
For these things I weep; my eyes flow with tears. For there is no one nearby to comfort me, no one to revive my soul. My children are destitute because the enemy has prevailed.
Lamentations 2:11, 18
My eyes fail from weeping; I am churning within. My heart is poured out in grief over the destruction of the daughter of my people, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city. . . .
Lamentations 3:48, 51
Streams of tears flow from my eyes over the destruction of the daughter of my people. . . .
Daniel 9:3
So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
Daniel 10:2, 3
In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three full weeks. . . .
Luke 19:41
As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it
Revelation 11:3
And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1, 260 days, clothed in sackcloth."