16views 0shareThe death of Samuel. David, provoked by Nabal, threateneth to destroy him: but is appeased by Abigail. [1] And Samuel died, and all Israel was gathered together, and they mourned for…
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Amasias reigneth in Juda – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 14
8views 0shareAmasias reigneth in Juda: he overcometh the Edomites: but is overcome by Joas king of Israel. Jereboam the second reigneth in Israel. [1] In the second year of Joas son of…
The order of the tribes in their camp – Numbers, chapter 2
3views 0share[1] And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: [2] All the children of Israel shall camp by their troops, ensigns, and standards, and the houses of their kindreds, round…
Joseph interpreteth the two dreams of Pharao – Genesis, chapter 41
13views 0shareJoseph interpreteth the two dreams of Pharao: he is made ruler over all Egypt. [1] After two years Pharao had a dream. He thought he stood by the river, [2] Out…
Judith is taken and brought to Holofernes – Book of Judith, chapter 10
8views 0shareJudith goeth out towards the camp, and is taken, and brought to Holofernes. [1] And it came to pass, when she had ceased to cry to the Lord, that she rose…
The people are circumcised – Joshua 5
12views 0shareThe people are circumcised: they keep the pasch. The manna ceaseth. An angel appeareth to Josue. [1] Now when all the kings of the Amorrhites, who dwelt beyond the Jordan westward,…
God explains His wisdom to Job – Book of Job, chapter 38
5views 0shareGod interposes and shews from the things he hath made, that man cannot comprehend his power and wisdom. [1] Then the Lord answered Job out of a whirlwind, and said: [2]…
Joiada the high priest – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 23 (2 Chronicles)
17views 0shareJoiada the high priest causeth Joas to be made king: Athalia to be slain, and idolatry to be destroyed. [1] And in the seventh year Joiada being encouraged, took the captains…
Saul seeketh David in the wilderness of Engaddi – 1 Samuel, chapter 24 (1st Kings)
22views 0shareSaul seeketh David in the wilderness of Engaddi: he goeth into a cave where David hath him in his power. [1] Then David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong…
The reign of Joachaz and of Joas kings of Israel – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 13
40views 0shareThe reign of Joachaz and of Joas kings of Israel. The last acts and death of Eliseus the prophet: a dead man is raised to life by the touch of his…
The children of Israel are numbered – Numbers, chapter 1
27views 0shareThe children of Israel are numbered: the Levites are designed to serve the tabernacle. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai in the tabernacle of the…
David relieveth Ceila – 1 Samuel, chapter 23 (1st Kings)
22views 0shareDavid relieveth Ceila, besieged by the Philistines. He fleeth into the desert of Ziph. Jonathan and he confirm their former covenant. The Ziphites discover him to Saul, who pursuing close after…
Joseph interpreteth the dreams – Genesis, chapter 40
15views 0shareJoseph interpreteth the dreams of two of Pharao’s servants in prison: the event declareth the interpretations to be true, but Joseph is forgotten. [1] After this, it came to pass, that…
The piety of Judith – Book of Judith, chapter 8
21views 0shareThe character of Judith: her discourse to the ancients. [1] Now it came to pass, when Judith a widow had heard these words, who was the daughter of Merari, the son…
The Twelve stones – Joshua, chapter 4
29views 0shareTwelve stones are taken out of the river to be set up for a monument of the miracle; and other twelve are placed in the midst of the river. [1] And…
Eliu goes on in his discourse – Book of Job, chapter 37, The Bible
33views 0shareEliu goes on in his discourse, shewing God’s wisdom and power, by his wonderful works. [1] At this my heart trembleth, and is moved out of its place. [2] Hear ye…
The death of Ochozias – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 22 (2 Chronicles)
17views 0shareThe reign and death of Ochozias. The tyranny of Athalia. [1] And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ochozias his youngest son king in his place: for the rovers of the Arabians,…
The temple – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 12
20views 0shareThe temple is repaired. Hazael is bought off from attacking Jerusalem. Joas is slain. [1] In the seventh year of Jehu Joas began to reign: and he reigned forty years in…
Of vows and tithes – Leviticus, chapter 27
10views 0share[1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: The man that shall have made a vow, and promised…
Many resort to David – 1st Samuel, chapter 22 (1st Kings)
3views 0shareMany resort to David. Doeg accuseth Achimelech to Saul. He ordereth him and all the other priests of Nobe to be slain. Abiathar escapeth. [1] David therefore went from thence and…