they sought.

2 Samuel 12:7-13
Then Nathan said to David, "You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. . . .

Proverbs 9:7-9
He who corrects a mocker will bring shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man will be tainted. . . .

Proverbs 15:12
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

Isaiah 29:1
Woe to you, O Ariel, Ariel, the city where David camped! Year upon year let your festivals recur.

John 7:7
The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.

because.

Matthew 21:11
The crowds replied, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."

Luke 7:16, 39
A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. "A great prophet has appeared among us!" they said. "God has visited His people!" . . .

John 7:40, 41
On hearing these words, some of the people said, "This is truly the Prophet." . . .

Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.