22views 0shareJosue being old admonisheth the people to keep God’s commandments: and to avoid marriages and all society with the Gentiles for fear of being brought to idolatry. [1] And when a…
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Absalom’s conspiracy – 2 Samuel, chapter 15 (2 Kings)
19views 0shareAbsalom’s policy and conspiracy. David is obliged to flee. [1] Now after these things Absalom made himself chariots, and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. [2] And Absalom rising…
Genealogies of Issachar, Benjamin, Nephtali, Manasses, Ephraim, and Aser – 1 Paralipomenon, chapter 7 (1 Chronicles)
13views 0share[1] Now the sons of Issachar were Thola, and Phua, Jasub and Simeron, four. [2] The sons of Thola: Ozi and Raphaia, and Jeriel, and Jemai, and Jebsem, and Samuel, chiefs…
God helps Esther – Esther, chapter 15, The Bible
21views 0shareEsther comes into the king’s presence: she is terrified, but God turns his heart. [1] And he commanded her (no doubt but he was Mardochai) to go to the king, and…
Aggeus & Zacharias – 1st Book of Esdras, chapter 5 (Ezra)
15views 0shareBy the exhortation of Aggeus, and Zacharias, the people proceed in building the temple. Which their enemies strive in vain to hinder. [1] Now Aggeus the prophet, and Zacharias the son…
The fifth plague – Exodus, chapter 9
9views 0shareThe fifth plague is a murrain among the cattle. The sixth, of boils in men and beasts. The seventh, of hail. Pharao promiseth again to let the people go, and breaketh…
The death of Mary the sister of Moses – Numbers, chapter 20
34views 0shareThe death of Mary the sister of Moses. The people murmur for want of water: God giveth it them from the rock. The death of Aaron. [1] And the children of…
Life of Pope Saint Damasus
73views 0shareShorter Summary here: Saint Damasus was the bishop of Rome from 366 to 384. He is known for his leadership during a time of great political and religious upheaval, and for…
The tribes of Ruben and Gad, and half the tribe of Manasses return to their possessions – Joshua, chapter 22
24views 0shareThe tribes of Ruben and Gad, and half the tribe of Manasses return to their possessions. They build an altar by the side of the Jordan, which alarms the other tribes….
Joab procureth Absalom’s return, and his admittance to the king’s presence – 2 Samuel, chapter 14 (2 Kings)
24views 0share[1] And Joab the son of Sarvia, understanding that the king’s heart was turned to Absalom, [2] Sent to Thecua, and fetched from thence a wise woman: and said to her:…
The genealogies of Levi, and of Aaron – 1 Paralipomenon, chapter 6 (1 Chronicles)
32views 0shareThe genealogies of Levi, and of Aaron: the cities of the Levites. [1] The sons of Levi were Gerson, Caath, and Merari. [2] The sons of Caath: Amram, Isaar, Hebron, and…
The prayer of Esther – Esther, chapter 14
62views 0shareThe prayer of Esther for herself and her people. [1] Queen Esther also, fearing the danger that was at hand, had recourse to the Lord. [2] And when she had laid…
The Samaritans – 1st Book of Esdras, chapter 4 (Ezra)
18views 0shareThe Samaritans by their letter to the king hinder the building. [1] Now the enemies of Juda and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to…
The second plague – Exodus, Chapter 8
16views 0shareThe second plague is of frogs: Pharao promiseth to let the Israelites go, but breaketh his promise. The third plague is of sciniphs. The fourth is of flies. Pharao again promiseth…
Life of Saint Eulalia of Mérida
162views 0shareYou can read a shorter version of the life of Saint Eulalia here: Saint Eulalia of Mérida was a Christian martyr and saint who lived in the 4th century. She is…
Life of Pope Saint Miltiades
130views 0shareSaint Miltiades, shorter summary of his life: Saint Miltiades was a bishop of Rome who lived in the early 4th century. He is best known for his leadership during the persecutions…
The water of expiation – Numbers, chapter 19
43views 0shareThe law of the sacrifice of the red cow, and the water of expiation. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: [2] This is the observance of the…
Cities with their suburbs are assigned for the priests and Levites – Joshua, chapter 21
32views 0share[1] Then the princes of the families of Levi came to Eleazar the priest, and to Josue the son of Nun, and to the princes of the kindreds of all the…
Ammon ravisheth Thamar – 2 Samuel, chapter 13 (2 Kings)
46views 0shareAmmon ravisheth Thamar. For which Absalom killeth him, and flieth to Gessur. [1] And it came to pass after this, that Amnon the son of David loved the sister of Absalom…
Genealogies of Ruben & Gad – 1 Paralipomenon, chapter 5 (1 Chronicles)
12views 0shareGenealogies of Ruben and Gad: their victories over the Agarites: their captivity. [1] Now the sons of Ruben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was his firstborn: but forasmuch as he…