27views 0shareThe people mourn for their sin. Moses pitcheth the tabernacle without the camp. He converseth familiarly with God. Desireth to see his glory. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:…
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Edict in favor of the Jews. Esther, Chapter 8 – The Bible
22views 0shareMardochai is advanced: Aman’s letters are reversed. [1] On that day king Assuerus gave the house of Aman, the Jews’ enemy, to queen Esther, and Mardochai came in before the king….
The abode or habitation. Exodus, Chapter 26 – The Bible
47views 0shareThe form of the tabernacle with its appurtenances. [1] And thou shalt make the tabernacle in this manner: Thou shalt make ten curtains of fine twisted linen, and violet and purple,…
Voluntary contributions for the building of the temple. 1 Paralipomenon, Chapter 29 – The Bible
37views 0shareDavid by word and example encourageth the princes to contribute liberally to the building of the temple. His thanksgiving, prayer, and sacrifices: his death. [1] And king David said to all…
The expiation of a secret murder. Deuteronomy, Chapter 21 – The Bible
31views 0shareThe expiation of a secret murder. The marrying a captive. The eldest son must not be deprived of his birthright for hatred of his mother. A stubborn son is to be…
Civil war between the house of David and the house of Saul, 2 Samuel, Chapter 3 – The Bible (2 Kings)
71views 0shareDavid groweth daily stronger. Abner cometh over to him: he is treacherously slain by Joab. [1] Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of…
Esther, Chapter 7, Old Testament – The Bible
44views 0shareEsther’s petition for herself and her people: Aman is hanged upon the gibbet he had prepared for Mardochai. [1] So the king and Aman went in, to drink with the queen….
Making the tabernacle, Exodus, Chapter 25 – The Bible
68views 0shareOfferings prescribed for making the tabernacle, the ark, the candlestick, etc. [1] And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: [2] Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring firstfruits to…
David’s recommendations to Solomon for the temple. 1 Paralipomenon, Chapter 28 – The Bible
76views 0shareDavid’s speech, in a solemn assembly: his exhortation to Solomon. He giveth him a pattern of the temple. [1] And David assembled all the chief men of Israel, the princes of…
The war. Deuteronomy, Chapter 20 – The Bible
51views 0shareLaws relating to war. [1] If thou go out to war against thy enemies, and see horsemen and chariots, and the numbers of the enemy’s army greater than thine, thou shalt…
David, King of Juda, 2 Samuel, Chapter 2 – The Bible (2 Kings)
53views 2sharesDavid is received and anointed king of Juda. Isboseth the son of Saul reigneth over the rest of Israel. A battle between Abner and Joab. [1] And after these things David…
Judith’s prayer, Book of Judith, Chapter 9 – The Bible
61views 2sharesJudith’s prayer, to beg of God to fortify her in her undertaking. [1] And when they were gone, Judith went into her oratory: and putting on haircloth, laid ashes on her…
The tower of Babel – Genesis, Chapter 11
68views 1shareThe confusion of tongues. The genealogy of Sem down to Abram. [1] And the earth was of one tongue, and of the same speech. [2] And when they removed from the…
The Genealogy of the children of Noe – Genesis, Chapter 10
89views 1share[1] These are the generations of the sons of Noe: Sem, Cham, and Japheth: and unto them sons were born after the flood. [2] The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog,…
God blesseth Noe – Genesis, Chapter 9
56views 1share[1] And God blessed Noe and his sons. And he said to them: Increase and multiply, and fill the earth. [2] And let the fear and dread of you be upon…
The Deluge Ceaseth – Genesis, Chapter 8
53views 1share[1] And God remembered Noe, and all the living creatures, and all the cattle which were with him in the ark, and brought a wind upon the earth, and the waters…
The deluge overflows the earth – Genesis, Chapter 7
45views 1share[1] And the Lord said to him: Go in thou and all thy house into the ark: for thee I have seen just before me in this generation. [2] Of all…
Noah is commanded to build the ark – Genesis, Chapter 6
46views 1share[1] And after that men began to be multiplied upon the earth, and daughters were born to them, [2] The sons of God seeing the daughters of men, that they were…
The genealogy, age, and death of the Patriarchs, from Adam to Noe – Genesis, Chapter 5
174views 1share[1] This is the book of the generation of Adam. In the day that God created man, he made him to the likeness of God. [2] He created them male and…
1st Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 1
35views 1shareHe reproveth their dissensions about their teachers. The world was to be saved by preaching of the cross, and not by human wisdom or eloquence. [1] Paul, called to be an…