Scorpions in the Bible

• The wilderness had venomous snakes and scorpionsDeut 8:15
  The verses

  Deut 8:15He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint.
• Ezekiel is told not to fear, though he lives among scorpionsEzek 2:6
  The verses

  Ezek 2:6But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house.
• Jesus gives his disciples authority to tread on snakes and scorpionsLuke 10:17, Luke 10:19
  The verses

  Luke 10:17The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”

  Luke 10:19Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

Sayings

• If he asks for an egg, will a father give him a scorpion?Luke 11:12
  The verses

  Luke 11:12Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
• Rehoboam: “My father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions”1 Kgs 12:11, 1 Kgs 12:14, 2 Chr 10:14
  The verses

  1 Kgs 12:11Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.’”

  1 Kgs 12:14and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.”

  2 Chr 10:14and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.”