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Bible verses about City

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Exploring the concept of "City" through scripture reveals a profound understanding of community, belonging, and God's ultimate plan for humanity. Cities are not merely geographical locations, but symbolic representations of human civilization, both its triumphs and its failures. Examining biblical texts about cities helps us grasp God's redemptive work within these complex environments, recognizing that even amidst chaos and brokenness, the potential for His kingdom to flourish exists. From the earthly Jerusalem to the heavenly New Jerusalem, scripture invites us to consider our role in building communities that reflect God's love, justice, and Shalom, impacting the world around us.

Scripture Passages

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And Ben–hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.

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Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.

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And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?

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So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses tied, and the tents as they were.

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If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

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Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the Lord had said unto him: and so it was, because he feared his father’s household, and the men of the city, that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.

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And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

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And when he that doth flee unto one of those cities shall stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.

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According to the word of the Lord they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnath–serah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt therein.

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And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

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Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah?

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And the children of Benjamin came forth out of Gibeah, and destroyed down to the ground of the Israelites that day twenty and two thousand men.

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And as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said unto them, Is the seer here?

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But Pharaoh’s daughter came up out of the city of David unto her house which Solomon had built for her: then did he build Millo.

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And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,

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Arise, and let us go by night, and let us destroy her palaces.

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And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken.

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So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

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And Me–jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho.

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And when they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn in into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.

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Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.

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And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the Lord, were there.

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And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth thence any whither.

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And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the captains, Go in, and slay them; let none come forth. And they smote them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the captains cast them out, and went to the city of the house of Baal.

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And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

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And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation:

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And from Heshbon unto Ramath–mizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim unto the border of Debir;

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The children of Gibeon, ninety and five.

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Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool.

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And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.

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And they did so, and brought forth those five kings unto him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, and the king of Eglon.

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Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.

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And Joshua burnt Ai, and made it an heap for ever, even a desolation unto this day.

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They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.

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And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.

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And Solomon went to Hamath–zobah, and prevailed against it.

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And he said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord: Peradventure there shall be twenty found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty’s sake.

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For thus hath the Lord of hosts said, Hew ye down trees, and cast a mount against Jerusalem: this is the city to be visited; she is wholly oppression in the midst of her.

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Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.

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Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.

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The Bible's perspective on cities is multifaceted, revealing them as both centers of innovation and potential corruption, places of refuge and sites of judgment. The verses explored highlight humanity's complex relationship with urban environments, from the aspirational vision of the New Jerusalem to the cautionary tales of Sodom and Gomorrah. Ultimately, these scriptures invite introspection on our own roles within the cities we inhabit. Are we contributing to their flourishing, seeking justice and righteousness, or succumbing to the temptations that urban life can present? Reflecting on these biblical lessons encourages us to be mindful citizens, striving to embody godly principles in our daily interactions and working towards building communities that reflect God's love and compassion, wherever our "city" may be.