4views 0shareEsther is graciously received: she inviteth the king and Aman to dinner, Aman prepareth a gibbet for Mardochai. [1] And on the third day Esther put on her royal apparel, and…
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Josias destroyeth idolatry – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 34 (2 Chronicles)
9views 0shareJosias destroyeth idolatry, repaireth the temple, and reneweth the covenant between God and the people. [1] Josias was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one and…
Jerusalem is besieged – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 25
15views 0shareJerusalem is besieged and taken by Nabuchodonosor: Sedecias is taken: the city and temple are destroyed. Godolias, who is left governor, is slain. Joachin is exalted by Evilmerodach. [1] And it…
The twelve spies – Numbers, chapter 13
8views 0shareThe twelve spies are sent to view the land. The relation they make of it. [1] And the people marched from Haseroth, and pitched their tents in the desert of Pharan….
The borders of the lot of Juda – Joshua, chapter 15
9views 0shareThe borders of the lot of Juda. Caleb’s portion and conquest. The cities of Juda. [1] Now the lot of the children of Juda by their kindreds was this: From the…
The Perpetual Throne – 2 Samuel, chapter 7
17views 0shareDavid’s purpose to build a temple is rewarded with the promise of great blessings in his seed: his prayer and thanksgiving. [1] And it came to pass when the king sat…
The Israelites in Egypt – Exodus, chapter 1
23views 0shareThe Israelites are multiplied in Egypt. They are oppressed by a new king, who commandeth all their male children to be killed. [1] These are the names of the children of…
Mardochai – Esther, chapter 4, The Bible
8views 0shareMardochai desireth Esther to petition the king for the Jews. They join in fasting and prayer. [1] Now when Mardochai had heard these things, he rent his garments, and put on…
Manasses is led captive to Babylon – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 33 (2 Chronicles)
28views 0shareManasses for his manifold wickedness is led captive to Babylon: he repenteth, and is restored to his kingdom, and destroyeth idolatry: his successor Amon is slain by his servants. [1] Manasses…
The reign of Joakim, Joachin, and Sedecias – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 24
29views 0share[1] In his days Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon came up, and Joakim became his servant three years: then again he rebelled against him. [2] And the Lord sent against him the…
Mary and Aaron murmur against Moses – Numbers, chapter 12
22views 0shareMary and Aaron murmur against Moses, whom God praiseth above other prophets. Mary being struck with leprosy, Aaron confesseth his fault. Moses prayeth for her, and after seven days’ separation from…
Caleb’s petition – Joshua, chapter 14
20views 0shareCaleb’s petition; Hebron is given to him and to his seed. [1] This is what the children of Israel possessed in the land of Chanaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Josue…
David fetcheth the ark from Cariathiarim – 2 Samuel, chapter 6 (2 Kings)
22views 0shareDavid fetcheth the ark from Cariathiarim. Oza is struck dead for touching it. It is deposited in the house of Obededom: and from thence carried to David’s house. [1] And David…
The mourning for Jacob – Genesis, chapter 50
28views 0shareThe mourning for Jacob, and his interment. Joseph’s kindness towards his brethren. His death. [1] And when Joseph saw this, he fell upon his father’s face weeping and kissing him. [2]…
Aman, favoured by the King – Esther, chapter 3
24views 0shareAman, advanced by the king, is offended at Mardochai, and therefore procureth the king’s decree to destroy the whole nation of the Jews. [1] After these things, king Assuerus advanced Aman,…
Sennacherib invadeth Juda – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 32 (2 Chronicles)
35views 0shareSennacherib invadeth Juda: his army is destroyed by an angel. Ezechias recovereth from his sickness: his other acts. [1] After these things, and this truth, Sennacherib king of the Assyrians came…
Josias – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 23
31views 0shareJosias readeth the law before all the people. They promise to observe it. He abolisheth all idolatry, celebrateth the phase: is slain in battle by the king of Egypt. The short…
The people murmur and are punished with fire – Numbers, chapter 11
20views 0shareThe people murmur and are punished with fire. God appointeth seventy ancients for assistants to Moses. They prophesy. The people have their fill of flesh, but forthwith many die of the…
God commandeth Josue to divide the land – Joshua, chapter 13
16views 0shareGod commandeth Josue to divide the land: the possessions of Ruben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasses, beyond the Jordan. [1] Josue was old, and far advanced in years, and…
Jacob’s prophetical blessings of his twelve sons – Genesis, chapter 49
13views 0shareJacob’s prophetical blessings of his twelve sons: his death. [1] And Jacob called his sons, and said to them: Gather yourselves together that I may tell you the things that shall…