The specific phrase &mercy triumphs over judgment; is found in James 2:13, a
canonical New Testament book that succinctly captures the principle
demonstrated in these other narratives and texts.

Biblical Books (Lesser-Known Examples)
The Story of Joseph in Genesis (chapters 37-50): Joseph, after his brothers sell him
into slavery, later has the power to punish them. Instead, he shows them profound
mercy and forgiveness, recognizing that God intended it for good to save many
lives. This act of mercy ensures the continuation of the family line that leads to
Israel.

The Book of Jonah: The entire narrative is
an illustration of Gods abundant mercy extending even to Israel's enemies. God offers mercy to the wicked city of Nineveh when its people repent after Jonah's warning. God relents from the disaster he had threatened, showing that His mercy
can avert judgment when there is genuine change of heart.
 

The Book of Ruth: This short book is a story
of God's care and provision for a foreign widow. Ruth, a Moabite (outside of the
covenant people), finds a kinsman redeemer in Boaz, who shows her great
kindness and marries her. Her inclusion into the lineage of David and ultimately Jesus is a powerful example of mercy triumphing over the strict judgment of exclusion.
The Book of Hosea: The prophet Hosea's relationship with his unfaithful wife Gomer is
a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel. Despite Israel's repeated "adultery".
(worshipping other gods), God continually pursues them with merciful love and offers
restoration rather than final judgment.

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The Prayer of Manasseh (often included in
Apocrypha): This short, penitential prayer, attributed to King Manasseh of Judah,
expresses deep repentance for his great sins. The text's existence and message
imply that God's mercy is available even to the most wicked king in Judah's history,
upon sincere confession.

The Book of Lamentations: While a book of
sorrow and judgment for Israel's sins, it contains verses of hope in God's continuing compassion and mercy: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every
morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).

The Story of David and Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9):

King David shows "uncommon" mercy and grace" to Mephibosheth, the
disabled son of his enemy Saul's son Jonathan. Instead of punishing the last

heir of the previous king (as was common practice), David restores his land and gives
him a permanent place at his own table, an act of pure mercy.

The Book of Joel: God's appeal to Israel in
Joel 2:13 is a powerful call for a change of heart, promising mercy: "Rend" your heart
and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and
compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from
sending ".calamity"

The Book of Micah: This book summarizes
God's requirement for humanity: And what does the Lord require of you but to act
justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8). This
emphasizes that God values a merciful heart over strict legalism or ritualistic
practices.

The Story of the Widow of Zarephath (1

Kings 17) and the Widow with Oil (2 Kings 4): These stories highlight God's specific,
merciful provision for the vulnerable (widows and orphans) through the prophets
Elijah and Elisha, providing sustenance in times of famine and debt, an act of grace
over their dire circumstances.

Apocryphal Books (Examples of Mercy)
The Book of Tobit: The central character, Tobit, performs many charitable acts and
deeds of mercy, such as burying the dead and giving alms to the poor, despite the risk
and personal hardship. The narrative illustrates that practicing mercy leads to
blessing and divine favor, reinforcing the principle that a merciful life is valued by
God.

The Book of Judith: While the book involves
the judgment of Israel's enemies, it ultimately showcases God's mercy in

delivering His people through the courageous acts of one woman, Judith.
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus): This book contains many wisdom maxims that call for practical
mercy in human relationships.

Sirach 3:14 states that "kindness" to a father
will not be forgotten; it will serve as a sin offering.
Sirach 4:1-5 calls people to not reject a beggar in distress or turn their eyes from
the poor, promising a blessing in return.
Sirach 29:1 says "He" does a kindness who lends to his neighbor, and he fulfils the
precepts who holds out a helping hand. 1 Maccabees 13:46 (Simon Maccabeus):
When the inhabitants of Gezer beg for their lives, they specifically ask Simon
Maccabeus, "Deal" not with us according to our wickedness, but according to thy
"mercy". Simon shows mercy and spares them, illustrating human mercy mirroring

divine.

2 Esdras: This book grapples with
questions of God's justice and mercy in the face of suffering. The text ultimately
concludes that God's ways are beyond human understanding, yet His mercy
endures for those He chooses.

Baruch: This book contains prayers and
confessions asking for God's mercy and a return from exile. It expresses hope in
God's continued compassion even after judgment has been pronounced.

Additions to Daniel (e.g., Prayer of Azariah): Found within the Apocrypha, the
Prayer of Azariah involves characters appealing to God's mercy even while facing
punishment (the fiery furnace), acknowledging that the judgment is just, but
praying for mercy regardless.

The Wisdom of Solomon: This book reflects
on God's nature, including His justice, but also highlights that God judges
with clemency and provides room for repentance, showing His mercy.

The Narrative of Susanna (Additions to
Daniel): In this story, the innocent Susanna is saved from an unjust death sentence
through God's intervention via the young Daniel. This shows God's mercy triumphing over human false judgment and
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While "15" is not a major biblical number for
mercy, themes of God's overwhelming mercy triumphing over deserved judgment
are found throughout scripture, highlighted passages like James 2:13 (mercy
triumphs over judgment) and 1 Timothy 1:15 (Christ came to save sinners, of whom
Paul is chief). Biblical chapters like Numbers 15 show God's justice for
rebellion but also His provision for atonement, showing mercy through
repentance, while Isaiah 15 depicts God's heart breaking for a people facing His
judgment, emphasizing His desire for their salvation over their destruction. 

Key Biblical Concepts & Verses:
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment (James 2:13): This verse teaches that showing
mercy leads to receiving mercy, and that mercy ultimately overcomes judgment.
God's Desire for All to Repent (2 Peter 3:9): God doesn't take pleasure in the
death of the wicked but desires everyone to turn to Him.
 

Christ's Atonement

(1 Timothy 1:15): "Jesus coming shows God's mercy,
He saved sinners, demonstrating that mercy's power is than sin.
Numbers 15: This chapter details judgment for defiance but also includes instructions
for atonement, revealing a God whose justice is balanced with avenues for mercy
and restoration through Christ.

Isaiah 15: Even as judgment falls on Moab,
the passage reveals God's deep lament and compassion for the people, showing
His heart for them even in their deserved wrath. 

How It's Illustrated in Scripture:
Justice & Mercy Converge: God's justice demands punishment for sin, but His mercy provides a way for forgiveness and restoration, most fully seen at the cross
where both are satisfied.

Invitation to Repentance: Warning
passages about judgment (like in Job Numbers) simultaneously call people to
self-examination, humility, and turning to for grace.

Personal Experience: Believers are called
to extend the same mercy they received from God to others, even when it's difficult,
fostering compassion and love. 

In essence, while you won't find "15" as a
numerical code for mercy, the principle of God's greater mercy prevailing over His
judgment is a cornerstone of Christian faith, exemplified in the call to be merciful and the redemptive work of Christ.