27views 0shareMoses exhorteth the people to keep God’s commandments: particularly to fly idolatry. Appointeth three cities of refuge, on that side of the Jordan. [1] And now, O Israel, hear the commandments…
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A Levite bringing home his wife – Judges, chapter 19
13views 0shareA Levite bringing home his wife, is lodged by an old man at Gabaa in the tribe of Benjamin. His wife is there abused by wicked men, and in the morning…
Job complains of the cruelty of his friends – Book of Job, chapter 19
17views 0shareJob complains of the cruelty of his friends; he describes his own sufferings: and his belief of a future resurrection. [1] Then Job answered, and said: [2] How long do you…
Solomon falls into idolatry – 3rd Book of Kings, chapter 11
13views 0shareSolomon by means of his wives falleth into idolatry: God raiseth him adversaries, Adad, Razon, and Jeroboam: Solomon dieth. [1] And king Solomon loved many strange women besides the daughter of…
Tobias’s early piety – Tobit, chapter 1 (Book of Tobias)
12views 0shareTobias’s early piety: his works of mercy, particularly in burying the dead. [1] Tobias of the tribe and city of Nephtali, (which is in the upper parts of Galilee above Naasson,…
The tabernacle – Exodus, chapter 31
6views 0shareBeseleel and Ooliab are appointed by the Lord to make the tabernacle, and the things belonging thereto. The observation of the sabbath day is again commanded. And the Lord delivereth to…
The divisions of the porters – 1 Paralipomenon, chapter 26 (1 Chronicles)
9views 0shareOffices of other Levites. [1] And the divisions of the porters: of the Corites Meselemia, the son of Core, of the sons of Asaph. [2] The sons of Meselemia: Zacharias the…
The expedition of the men of Dan – Judges, chapter 18
14views 0shareThe expedition of the men of Dan against Lais: in their way they rob Michas of his priest and his gods. [1] In those days there was no king in Israel,…
The victory over Og king of Basan – Deuteronomy, chapter 3
12views 0shareRuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasses receive their possession on the other side of Jordan. [1] Then we turned and went by the way of Basan: and Og the…
Baldad – Book of Job, chapter 18, The Bible
21views 0shareBaldad again reproves Job and describes the miseries of the wicked. [1] Then Baldad the Suhite answered, and said: [2] How long will you throw out words? understand first, and so…
The queen of Saba – 3rd Book of Kings, chapter 10
13views 0shareThe queen of Saba cometh to king Solomon: his riches and glory. [1] And the queen of Saba, having; heard of the fame of Solomon in the name of the Lord,…
Divers abuses are reformed – Nehemiah, chapter 13 (2nd Book of Esdras)
10views 0share[1] And on that day they read in the book of Moses in the hearing of the people: and therein was found written, that the Ammonites and the Moabites should not…
The altar of incense – Exodus, chapter 30
15views 0shareThe altar of incense: money to be gathered for the use of the tabernacle: the brazen laver: the holy oil of unction, and the composition of the perfume. [1] Thou shalt…
The number and divisions of the musicians – 1 Paralipomenon, chapter 25 (1 Chronicles)
8views 0share[1] Moreover David and the chief. officers of the army separated for the ministry the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Idithun: to prophesy with harps, and with psalteries,…
The history of the idol of Michas – Judges, chapter 17
8views 0shareThe history of the idol of Michas, and the young Levite. [1] There was at that time a man of mount Ephraim whose name was Michas, [2] Who said to his…
Through the desert – Deuteronomy, chapter 2
8views 0shareThey are forbid to fight against the Edomites, Moabites, and Ammonites. Their victory over Sehon king of Hesebon. [1] And departing from thence we came into the wilderness that leadeth to…
The Lord appeareth again to Solomon – 3rd Book of Kings, chapter 9
10views 0shareThe Lord appeareth again to Solomon: he buildeth cities: he sendeth a fleet to Ophir. [1] And it came to pass when Solomon had finished the building of the house of…
Job’s hope in God – Book of Job, chapter 17, The Bible
9views 0shareJob’s hope in God: he expects rest in death. [1] My spirit shall be wasted, my days shall be shortened, and only the grave remaineth for me. [2] I have not…
The priests & Levites – Nehemiah, chapter 12 (2nd Book of Esdras)
15views 0shareThe priests, and Levites that came up with Zorobabel. The succession of high priests: the solemnity of the dedication of the wall. [1] Now these are the priests and the Levites,…
The institution of the daily sacrifice – Exodus, chapter 29
19views 0shareThe manner of consecrating Aaron and other priests; the institution of the daily sacrifice of two lambs, one in the morning, the other at evening. [1] And thou shalt also do…