In the context of the Bible, the concept of being "threatened" often involves situations where individuals or groups face danger, intimidation, or the potential for harm. This theme is prevalent throughout Scripture, where God's people frequently encounter threats from enemies, natural disasters, or spiritual forces. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings on how to respond to such threats, emphasizing faith, reliance on God, and the assurance of His protection.

Old Testament Examples

1. David and Goliath: One of the most well-known instances of a threat in the Old Testament is the account of David and Goliath. The Philistine giant Goliath posed a significant threat to the Israelites, challenging them and defying their God. David, a young shepherd, responded to this threat with faith in God, declaring, "The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine" (1 Samuel 17:37). David's victory over Goliath illustrates the power of trusting in God when faced with threats.

2. Hezekiah and the Assyrian Threat: King Hezekiah of Judah faced a formidable threat from the Assyrian army led by Sennacherib. The Assyrians had already conquered many nations, and their threats were intimidating. Hezekiah sought the Lord in prayer, and God responded through the prophet Isaiah, assuring him of deliverance. "Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the king of Assyria: 'He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow here... I will defend this city and save it for My sake and for the sake of My servant David'" (2 Kings 19:32-34).

New Testament Teachings

1. Jesus and the Pharisees: Throughout His ministry, Jesus faced numerous threats from religious leaders who opposed His teachings. Despite these threats, Jesus remained steadfast in His mission, often responding with wisdom and authority. In one instance, when warned about Herod's intentions, Jesus replied, "Go and tell that fox, 'Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal'" (Luke 13:32). Jesus' response demonstrates His commitment to His divine purpose despite external threats.

2. Paul and Persecution: The Apostle Paul frequently encountered threats and persecution during his missionary journeys. In 2 Corinthians 11:24-27, Paul recounts the numerous dangers he faced, including beatings, shipwrecks, and threats from both Jews and Gentiles. Despite these challenges, Paul remained resolute, writing, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). His life exemplifies the courage and perseverance that come from a deep faith in Christ.

Spiritual Threats

The Bible also addresses spiritual threats, emphasizing the reality of spiritual warfare. Believers are warned to be vigilant against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11-12 instructs, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This passage highlights the importance of spiritual preparedness and reliance on God's strength.

Divine Protection and Assurance

Throughout Scripture, God assures His people of His protection in the face of threats. Psalm 91 is a powerful declaration of God's safeguarding presence: "He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart" (Psalm 91:4). Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises and to seek His refuge when confronted with threats.

In summary, the Bible provides numerous examples and teachings on dealing with threats, emphasizing faith, reliance on God, and the assurance of His protection. Whether facing physical, emotional, or spiritual threats, believers are called to trust in God's sovereignty and to stand firm in their faith.(imp. & p. p.) of Threaten.4324. prosapeileo -- to threaten further
... threats. Word Origin from pros and apeileo Definition to threaten further
NASB Word Usage threatened...further (1). threaten further. ...
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... 1), never* (2), only (1), or (9), over (1), over there* (1), point (1), reaching
(1), since* (1), so long (1), still* (1), there (1), threatened* (1), till (3 ...
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1696. dabar -- to speak
... spoke (333), spoken (188), state (2), statements (2), subdues (2), talk (7), talked
(7), talking (9), tell (18), telling (4), tells (2), threatened (1), told ...
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935. bo -- to come in, come, go in, go
... 1), spring (1), stand (2), sundown* (1), sunset* (5), support* (1), surely comes
(1), take (2), take place (1), takes (1), taking (1), threatened* (1), took (1 ...
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Liberty of Conscience Threatened
... Chapter 35 Liberty of Conscience Threatened. Romanism is now regarded by
Protestants with far greater favor than in former years. ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 35 liberty of conscience.htm

The Synod not Having Come to the Emperor, the Partisans of ...
... Book I. Chapter XXXV."The Synod not having come to the Emperor, the Partisans of
Eusebius accuse Athanasius of having threatened to divert the Corn supplied ...
/.../chapter xxxv the synod not having.htm

What Death God Intended, when He Threatened Our First Parents with ...
... Book XIII. Chapter 12."What Death God Intended, When He Threatened Our First
Parents with Death If They Should Disobey His Commandment. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 12 what death god intended.htm

How the Sedition was Again Revived Within Jerusalem and yet the ...
... Jews Contrived Snares For The Romans. How Titus Also Threatened His Soldiers
For Their Ungovernable Rashness. 1. As now the war ...
/.../chapter 3 how the sedition.htm

The Acquirement of Spiritual Power
... Destiny. The man that is governed by self, and not by a principle, changes
his front when his selfish comforts are threatened. Deeply ...
/.../allen/the way of peace/the acquirement of spiritual power.htm

"The Eternity of Hell-Torments"
... beg leave to insist on the proof of this part of one of the Articles of our Creed;
and endeavor to make good what our blessed Lord has here threatened in the ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the eternity of hell-torments.htm

The Life of Mr. Alexander Shields.
... trial of that place, Mr. Shields studied, as he had occasion, to shew the sinfulness
thereof, which these ministers took so ill that they threatened to stop ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr alexander 4.htm

Reformation
... Nehemiah had returned to Persia. During his absence from Jerusalem, evils
crept in that threatened to pervert the nation. Idolaters ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 57 reformation.htm

The Malice of Antipater and Doris. Alexander is Very Uneasy on ...
... At this Salome's daughter wept, and told it her with this addition, that Alexander
threatened the mothers of his other brethren, that when he should come to ...
/.../chapter 24 the malice of.htm

Mercy, Omnipotence, and Justice
... "He doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men for naught;" he stayeth
his hand; he will not be in hot haste, when he hath threatened them, to ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 3 1857/mercy omnipotence and justice.htm

Threatened (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Threaten. Multi-Version Concordance
Threatened (11 Occurrences). Matthew 8:24 But suddenly ...
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Noah (55 Occurrences)
... sweep the earth of its wicked population (Genesis 6:7). But with Noah God entered
into a covenant, with a promise of deliverance from the threatened deluge (18 ...
/n/noah.htm - 66k

Jonah (30 Occurrences)
... When the men of Nineveh repented at the preaching of the prophet, God repented
of the evil He had threatened to bring upon them. ...
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Jeroboam (96 Occurrences)
... Kings 12:18), and who no doubt had quelled dissatisfaction before, to force the
people to submission, possibly by the very methods he had threatened to employ ...
/j/jeroboam.htm - 62k

Nahum (3 Occurrences)
... Now we know that during the second half of the 7th century BC Assyria was threatened
three times: (1) The Revolt of Shamash-shumukin: The revolt of Shamash ...
/n/nahum.htm - 21k

Nicanor (1 Occurrence)
... Nicanor retired to Jerusalem, insulted the priests and threatened the
destruction of the temple unless they delivered up Judas. ...
/n/nicanor.htm - 14k

Alliance (12 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:10-16). These relations between Israel and the Canaanites threatened
the preservation of Yahwism. 4. The Monarchy: Prohibitory ...
/a/alliance.htm - 21k

Threaten (4 Occurrences)

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Threatening (7 Occurrences)

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Micah (54 Occurrences)
... Passing Micah's abode, they appropriated his idols and his priest, and when their
owner pursued, he was insulted and threatened (Judges 18:13-26). ...
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