Author: Celestine Claret

40views 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…

37views 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…

62views 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…

54views 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…

26views 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…

50views 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,…

22views 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….

47views 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,…

37views 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…

31views 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…

71views 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…

44views 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….

68views 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…

76views 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…

51views 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…

53views 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…

61views 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…