Quotes about Brotherhood

the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all.

Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.

that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers. Each of you must return home, for this word is from Me.’” So they listened to the words of the LORD and turned back from going against Jeroboam.

Then the men who were designated by name arose, took charge of the captives, and provided from the plunder clothing for the naked. They clothed them, gave them sandals and food and drink, anointed their wounds, and put all the feeble on donkeys. So they brought them to Jericho, the City of Palms, to their brothers. Then they returned to Samaria.

However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had been consecrated. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.

Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai,

Azarel, Shelemiah, Shemariah,

Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph.