6views 0shareJosaphat’s charge to the judges and to the Levites. [1] And Josaphat king of Juda returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem. [2] And Jehu the son of Hanani the…
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The oil for the lamps – Leviticus, chapter 24
20views 0shareThe oil for the lamps. The loaves of proposition. The punishment of blasphemy. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto…
Jehu is anointed king of Israel – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 9
29views 0shareJehu is anointed king of Israel, to destroy the house of Achab and Jezebel. He killeth Joram king of Israel, and Ochozias king of Juda. Jezebel is eaten by dogs. [1]…
Eliu blames Job for asserting his own innocence – Book of Job, chapter 33
10views 0share[1] Hear therefore, O Job, my speeches, and hearken to all my words. [2] Behold now I have opened my mouth, let my tongue speak within my jaws. [3] My words…
Saul against David – 1st Samuel, chapter 19 (1st Kings)
5views 0shareOther attempts of Saul upon David’s life. He cometh to Samuel. Saul’s messengers, and Saul himself prophesy. [1] And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that…
The first kings of Edom – Genesis, chapter 36
16views 0shareEsau with his wives and children parteth from Jacob. An account of his descendants, and of the first kings of Edom. [1] And these are the generations of Esau, the same…
The children of Israel – Book of Judith, chapter 4, The Bible
23views 0shareThe children of Israel prepare themselves to resist Holofernes. They cry to the Lord for help. [1] Then the children of Israel, who dwelt in the land of Juda, hearing these…
Moses sees the promised land – Deuteronomy, chapter 34
7views 0shareMoses seeth the promised land, but is not suffered to go into it. He dieth at the age of 120 years. God burieth his body secretly, and all Israel mourn for…
Achab is slain – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 18 (2 Chronicles)
18views 0shareJosaphat accompanies Achab in his expedition against Ramoth; where Achab is slain, as Micheas had foretold. [1] Now Josaphat was rich and very glorious, and was joined by affinity to Achab….
Holy days to be kept – Leviticus, chapter 23
10views 0share[1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: These are the feasts of the Lord, which you shall…
The seven years famine – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 8
10views 0shareAfter seven years’ famine foretold by Eliseus, the Sunamitess returning home, recovereth her lands, and revenues. Eliseus foresheweth the death of Benadad, king of Syria, and the reign of Hazael. Joram’s…
Eliu is angry with Job and his friends. He boasts of himself – Book of Job, chapter 32
2views 0share[1] So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself. [2] And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry…
The friendship of Jonathan and David – 1st Samuel, chapter 18 (1st Kings)
10views 0shareThe friendship of Jonathan and David. The envy of Saul, and his design upon David’s life. He marrieth him to his daughter Michol. [1] And it came to pass, when he…
Holofernes – Book of Judith, chapter 3, The Bible
14views 0shareMany submit themselves to Holofernes. He destroyeth their cities, and their gods, that Nabuchodonosor only might be called God. [1] Then the kings and the princes of all the cities and…
Moses before his death blesseth the tribes of Israel – Deuteronomy, chapter 33
45views 0share[1] This is the blessing, wherewith the man of God Moses blessed the children of Israel, before his death. [2] And he said: The Lord came from Sinai, and from Seir…
Jacob purgeth his family from idols – Genesis, chapter 35
11views 0shareJacob purgeth his family from idols: goeth by God’s commandment to Bethel, and there buildeth an altar. God appearing again to Jacob blesseth him, and changeth his name into Israel. Rachel…
Josaphat’s reign – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 17 (2 Chronicles)
24views 0shareJosaphat’s reign: his care for the instruction of his people: his numerous forces. [1] And Josaphat his son reigned in his stead, and grew strong against Israel. [2] And he placed…
Who may eat the holy things – Leviticus, chapter 22
31views 0shareWho may eat the holy things: and what things may be offered. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to Aaron and to his sons, that they beware…
Dina is ravished – Genesis, chapter 34
29views 0shareDina is ravished, for which the Sichemites are destroyed. [1] And Dina the daughter of Lia went out to see the women of that country. [2] And when Sichem the son…
Eliseus – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 7
34views 0shareEliseus prophesieth a great plenty, which presently ensueth upon the sudden flight of the Syrians; of which four lepers bring the news to the city. The incredulous nobleman is trod to…