Strong’s Greek
G1559 — ekdioko
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
ἐκδιώκω
ekdioko — pronounced ek-dee-o'-ko
from 1537 and 1377; to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably:--persecute. see GREEK for 1537 see GREEK for 1377
2 occurrences in the KJV.
Luke 11:49
Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:
1 Thessalonians 2:15
Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: