Author Celestine Claret

21views 0shareDavid is anointed king of all Israel. He taketh Jerusalem, and dwelleth there. He defeateth the Philistines. [1] Then all the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron, saying: Behold we are thy bone and thy flesh. [2]… Continue Reading →

20views 0shareThe Jews kill their enemies that would have killed them. The days of Phurim are appointed to be kept holy. [1] So on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which as we have said above is called Adar,… Continue Reading →

31views 0shareSolomon offereth sacrifices at Gabaon. His choice of wisdom which God giveth him. [1] And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him to a high… Continue Reading →

41views 0shareThe altar; and the court of the tabernacle with its hangings and pillars. Provision of oil for lamps. [1] Thou shalt make also an altar of setim wood, which shall be five cubits long and as many broad, that… Continue Reading →

16views 0shareHumanity towards neighbours. Neither sex may use the apparel of the other. Cruelty to be avoided even to birds. Battlements about the roof of a house. Things of divers kinds not to be mixed. The punishment of him that… Continue Reading →

28views 0shareIsboseth is murdered by two of his servants. David punisheth the murderers. [1] And Isboseth the son of Saul heard that Abner was slain in Hebron: and his hands were weakened, and all Israel was troubled. [2] Now the… Continue Reading →

14views 0shareMardochai is advanced: Aman’s letters are reversed. [1] On that day king Assuerus gave the house of Aman, the Jews’ enemy, to queen Esther, and Mardochai came in before the king. For Esther had confessed to him that he… Continue Reading →

31views 0shareThe form of the tabernacle with its appurtenances. [1] And thou shalt make the tabernacle in this manner: Thou shalt make ten curtains of fine twisted linen, and violet and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, diversified with embroidery. [2]… Continue Reading →

23views 0shareDavid by word and example encourageth the princes to contribute liberally to the building of the temple. His thanksgiving, prayer, and sacrifices: his death. [1] And king David said to all the assembly: Solomon my son, whom alone God… Continue Reading →

21views 0shareThe expiation of a secret murder. The marrying a captive. The eldest son must not be deprived of his birthright for hatred of his mother. A stubborn son is to be stoned to death. When one is hanged on… Continue Reading →

43views 0shareDavid groweth daily stronger. Abner cometh over to him: he is treacherously slain by Joab. [1] Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: David prospering and growing always stronger and… Continue Reading →

27views 0shareEsther’s petition for herself and her people: Aman is hanged upon the gibbet he had prepared for Mardochai. [1] So the king and Aman went in, to drink with the queen. [2] And the king said to her again… Continue Reading →

35views 0shareOfferings prescribed for making the tabernacle, the ark, the candlestick, etc. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring firstfruits to me: of every man that offereth of his… Continue Reading →

50views 0shareDavid’s speech, in a solemn assembly: his exhortation to Solomon. He giveth him a pattern of the temple. [1] And David assembled all the chief men of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies,… Continue Reading →

38views 0shareLaws relating to war. [1] If thou go out to war against thy enemies, and see horsemen and chariots, and the numbers of the enemy’s army greater than thine, thou shalt not fear them: because the Lord thy God… Continue Reading →

39views 2sharesDavid is received and anointed king of Juda. Isboseth the son of Saul reigneth over the rest of Israel. A battle between Abner and Joab. [1] And after these things David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I go up… Continue Reading →

47views 2sharesJudith’s prayer, to beg of God to fortify her in her undertaking. [1] And when they were gone, Judith went into her oratory: and putting on haircloth, laid ashes on her head: and falling down prostrate before the Lord,… Continue Reading →