Dan 2:12

(NIV)
This made the king so angry and furious that he ordered the execution of all the wise men of Babylon.
(ESV)
Because of this the king was angry and very furious, and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.

Acts 8:1

(NIV)
And Saul approved of their killing him.

On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.
(ESV)
And Saul approved of his execution.

And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
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