23views 0shareThe commandments must be written on stones: and an altar erected, and sacrifices offered. The observers of the commandments are to be blessed, and the transgressors cursed. [1] And Moses with…
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Tobias anointeth his father’s eyes – Book of Tobias, chapter 11
29views 0shareTobias anointeth his father’s eyes with the fish’s gall, and he recovereth his sight. [1] And as they were returning they came to Charan, which is in the midway to Ninive,…
Roboam’s reign – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 11 (2 Chronicles)
33views 0shareHis kingdom is strengthened. [1] And Roboam came to Jerusalem, and called together all the house of Juda and of Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men and warriors, to…
Roboam – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 10 (2 Chronicles)
16views 0shareRoboam answereth the people roughly: upon which ten tribes revolt. [1] And Roboam went to Sichem: for thither all Israel were assembled, to make him king. [2] And when Jeroboam the…
The feast of expiation – Leviticus, chapter 16
25views 0shareWhen and how the high priest must enter into the sanctuary. The feast of expiation. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, after the death of the two sons of Aaron,…
Jacob’s journey to Mesopotamia: his vision and vow – Genesis, chapter 28
22views 0shareJacob’s journey to Mesopotamia: his vision and vow. [1] And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, saying: Take not a wife of the stock of Chanaan: [2] But…
God’s providence – Book of Job, chapter 25
11views 0shareGod’s providence often suffers the wicked to go on a long time in their sins: but punisheth them in another life. [1] Then Baldad the Suhite answered, and I said: [2]…
Ochozias sendeth to consult Beelzebub – 4th Book of Kings, chapter 1
11views 0shareOchozias sendeth to consult Beelzebub: Elias foretelleth his death: and causeth fire to come down from heaven, upon two captains and their companies. [1] And Moab rebelled against Israel, after the…
Saul defeateth the Ammonites – 1st Samuel, chapter 11 (1st Kings)
18views 0shareSaul defeateth the Ammonites, and delivereth Jabes Galaad. [1] And it came to pass about a month after this that Naas, the Ammonite came up, and began to fight against Jabes…
The parents of Tobias lament – Book of Tobias, chapter 10
5views 0shareThe parents lament the long absence of their son Tobias. He sets out to return. [1] But as Tobias made longer stay upon occasion of the marriage, Tobias his father was…
God’s covenant – Deuteronomy, chapter 26
13views 0shareThe form of words with which the firstfruits and tithes are to be offered. God’s covenant. [1] And when thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God will…
The queen of Saba – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 9 (2 Chronicles)
17views 0shareThe queen of Saba admireth the wisdom of Solomon. His riches and glory. His death. [1] And when the queen of Saba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to…
Other legal uncleannesses – Leviticus, chapter 15
17views 0share[1] And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: The man that hath an issue of seed, shall be…
Jacob, by his mother’s counsel – Genesis, chapter 27
15views 0shareJacob, by his mother’s counsel, obtaineth his father’s blessing instead of Esau. And by her is advised to fly to his uncle Laban. [1] Now Isaac was old, and his eyes…
God’s providence – Book of Job, chapter 24
6views 0shareGod’s providence often suffers the wicked to go on a long time in their sins: but punisheth them in another life. [1] Times are not hid from the Almighty: but they…
Saul is anointed – 1st Samuel, chapter 10 (1st Kings)
9views 0shareSaul is anointed. He prophesieth, and is changed into another man. Samuel calleth the people together, to make a king: the lot falleth on Saul. [1] And Samuel took a little…
The angel Raphael – Book of Tobias, chapter 9
2views 0shareThe angel Raphael goeth to Gabelus, receiveth the money, and bringeth him to the marriage. [1] Then Tobias called the angel to him, whom he took to be a man, and…
Achab – 3rd Book of Kings, chapter 22
12views 0shareAchab believing his false prophets, rather than Micheas, is slain in Ramoth Galaad. Ochozias succeedeth him. Good king Josaphat dieth, and his son Joram succeedeth him. [1] And there passed three…
On the Amalecites – Deuteronomy, chapter 25
14views 0shareStripes must not exceed forty. The ox is not to be muzzled. Of raising seed to the brother. Of the immodest woman. Of unjust weight. Of destroying the Amalecites. [1] If…
Solomon’s buildings – 2 Paralipomenon, chapter 8 (2 Chronicles)
4views 0shareSolomon’s buildings and other acts. [1] And at the end of twenty years after Solomon had built the house of the Lord and his own house: [2] He built the cities…