19views 0shareFive kings war against Gabaon. Josue defeateth them: many are slain with hailstones. At the prayer of Josue the sun and moon stand still the space of one day. The five…
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Israel goeth down into Egypt – Genesis, chapter 46
8views 0shareIsrael, warranted by a vision from God, goeth down into Egypt with all his family. [1] And Israel taking his journey, with all that he had, came to the well of…
The Assyrians flee – Book of Judith, chapter 15
6views 0shareThe Assyrians flee: the Hebrews pursue after them, and are enriched by their spoils. [1] And when all the army heard that Holofernes was beheaded, courage and counsel fled from them,…
The wicked and unhappy reign of Achaz – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 28 (2 Chronicles)
4views 0share[1] Achaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: he did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord…
David going with the Philistines is sent back by their princes – 1 Samuel, chapter 29 (1st Kings)
12views 0share[1] Now all the troops of the Philistines were gathered together to Aphec: and Israel also camped by the fountain which is in Jezrahel. [2] And the lords of the Philistines…
Ezechias is assured of God’s help by Isaias the prophet – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 19
11views 0shareEzechias is assured of God’s help by Isaias the prophet. The king of the Assyrians still threateneth and blasphemeth. Ezechias prayeth, and God promiseth to protect Jerusalem. An angel destroyeth the…
The law of the Nazarites – Numbers, chapter 6
12views 0shareThe law of the Nazarites: the form of blessing the people. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to…
Joshua is deceived by the Gabaonites – Joshua, chapter 9
18views 0shareJosue is deceived by the Gabaonites: who being detected are condemned to be perpetual servants. [1] Now When these things were heard of, all the kings beyond the Jordan, that dwelt…
Joseph maketh himself known to his brethren – Genesis, chapter 45
3views 0shareJoseph maketh himself known to his brethren: and sendeth for his father. [1] Joseph could no longer refrain himself before many that stood by: whereupon he commanded that all should go…
The Israelites against the Assyrians – Book of Judith, chapter 14
1views 0shareThe Israelites assault the Assyrians, who finding their general slain, are seized with a panic fear. [1] And Judith said to all the people: Hear me, my brethren, hang ye up…
Job surrenders to the will of God – Book of Job, chapter 42
9views 0shareJob submits himself. God pronounces in his favour. Job offers sacrifice for his friends. He is blessed with riches and children, and dies happily, [1] Then Job answered the Lord, and…
Joatham’s good reign – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 27 (2 Chronicles)
21views 0share[1] Joatham was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Jerusa the daughter of Sadoc….
The Philistines go out to war against Israel – 1 Samuel, chapter 28 (1st Kings)
18views 0shareThe Philistines go out to war against Israel. Saul being forsaken by God, hath recourse to a witch. Samuel appeareth to him. [1] And it came to pass in those days,…
The reign of Ezechias – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 18
16views 0shareThe reign of Ezechias: he abolisheth idolatry and prospereth. Sennacherib cometh up against him: Rabsaces soliciteth the people to revolt; and blasphemeth the Lord. [1] In the third year of Osee…
Confession of sins – Numbers, chapter 5
3views 0shareThe unclean are removed out of the camp: confession of sins, and satisfaction: firstfruits and oblations belonging to the priests: trial of jealousy. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:…
Hai is taken and burnt – Joshua, chapter 8
5views 0shareHai is taken and burnt, and all the inhabitants slain. An altar is built, and sacrifices offered. The law is written on stones, and the blessings and cursings are read before…
Joseph’s contrivance to stop his brethren – Genesis, chapter 44
2views 0shareJoseph’s contrivance to stop his brethren. The humble supplication of Juda. [1] And Joseph commanded the steward of his house, saying: Fill their sacks with corn, as much as they can…
Judith defeats Holofernes – Book of Judith, chapter 13
18views 0shareJudith cutteth off the head of Holofernes, and returneth to Bethulia. [1] And when it was grown late, his servants made haste to their lodgings, and Vagao shut the chamber doors,…
A further description of the leviathan – Book of Job, chapter 41
33views 0share[1] I will not stir him up, like one that is cruel: for who can resist my countenance? [2] Who hath given me before that I should repay him? All things…
Ozias reign – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 26 (2 Chronicles)
34views 0shareOzias reigneth prosperously, till he invadeth the priests’ office, upon which he is struck with a leprosy. [1] And all the people of Juda took his son Ozias, who was sixteen…