~ prophets which were ~ 12_2KI_02_15  And when the sons of the prophets which [were] to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him. #, 38_ZEC_08_09  Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which [were] in the day [that] the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built. #, 40_MAT_05_12  Rejoice, and be exceeding glad, for great [is] your reward in heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. #,