,a ,,class-,,book ,,( ,,old ,,te/am5t ,,hi/ory4 ,illu/ration3 7 ,colophon7 ,transcrib]'s ,notes ,punctuation has be5 /&>diz$4 ,*>act]s 9 small caps h be5 replac$ by all caps4 ,non-pr9table symbols h be5 pres5t$ 9 squ>e brackets ) a description ,leo a/rological sign ,non-pr9table *>act]i/ics h be5 giv5 ! foll[+ ,italic text3 -- text emphasiz$ text )9 italics -- text ,?is book 0 writt5 9 a p]iod :5 _m words _h n become /&>diz$ 9 _! spell+4 ,words may h multiple spell+ v>iations or inconsi/5t hyph5ation 9 ! text4 ,^! h be5 left un*ang$ unless indicat$ ) a ,transcrib]'s ,note4 ,! symbol #8' indicates ! description 9 p>5!sis has be5 add$ to an illu/ration4 ,?is may be ne$$ if !re is no caption or if ! caption does n describe ! image adequately4 ,index ref]5ces h n be5 *eck$ = accuracy4 ,footnotes are id5tifi$ 9 ! text ) a numb] 9 brackets #b & h be5 accumulat$ 9 a s+le section at ! end ( ! text4 ,transcrib]'s ,notes are us$ :5 mak+ corrections to ! text or to provide additional in=mation = ! mod]n read]4 ,^! notes are id5tifi$ 9 ! text by a symbol1 & are accumulat$ 9 a s+le section at ! end ( ! book4 ,elem5t>y ,!ological ,class-,books4 ,a ,,class-,,book ,,( ,,old ,,te/am5t ,,hi/ory ,,by ,,! ,,rev4 ,g4 ,f4 ,,macle>1 ,d4,d4 ,,w>d5 ,,( ,,/ ,,augu/9e',s ,,college1 ,,& ,,honor>y ,,canon ,,( ,,cant]bury4 ,,late ,,head ,,ma/] ,,( ,,k+',s ,,college ,,s*ool1 ,,london4 ,,) ,,maps4 ,london3 ,,macmillan ,,& ,,co4 ,,& ,,new ,,york4 #ahid ,! ,"r ( ,translation is res]v$4 ,fir/ ,edition pr9t$ ,janu>y #ahfe4 ,second ,edition pr9t$ ,novemb] #ahfe4 ,repr9t$ ) slight alt]ations #ahff1 ) slight alt]ations #ahfh1 ) slight alt]ations #ahfi1 #ahga1 #ahgb1 #ahgd1 #ahge1 #ahgf1 #ahgg1 #ahgh1 #ahgi1 #ahhj1 #ahha1 #ahhc1 #ahhd1 #ahhe1 #ahhg1 #ahhh1 #ahhi1 #ahij1 #ahib1 #ahid4 ,,notice4 ,,! pres5t ,volume =ms a ,class-,book ( ,old ,te/am5t ,hi/ory f ! ,e>lie/ ,times to ^? ( ,ezra & ,nehemiah4 ,9 its prep>ation ! mo/ rec5t ,au?orities#a h be5 consult$1 & :]ev] x has appe>$ useful1 ,notes h be5 subjo9$ illu/rative ( ! ,text1 &1 = ! sake ( m advanc$ /ud5ts1 ref]5ces add$ to l>g] ,works4 ,! ,index has be5 s arrang$ z to =m a concise ,diction>y ( ! ,p]sons & ,places m5tion$ 9 ! c\rse ( ! ,n>rative1 :ile ! ,maps1 :i* h be5 prep>$ ) consid]able c>e at ,/an=d's ,geographical ,e/abli%m5t1 w1 x is hop$1 mat]ially add to ! value & usefulness ( ! ,book4 ,london1 ,*ri/mas1 #ahfd4 ,,synopsis ,,( ,,cont5ts4 ,,book ,i4 ,f ! ,creation to ! ,disp]sion ( ,mank9d4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,! ,creation ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,! ,fall ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,! ,flood ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,! ,confusion ( ,tongues ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,rise ( ,idolatry4 ,! ,patri>* ,job4 ,,book ,,ii4 ,! ,patri>*al ,age4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,! ,call ( ,abraham ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,life ( ,abraham cont9u$ ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,! ,hi/ory ( ,isaac ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,life ( ,jacob ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,hi/ory ( ,joseph ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,jacob's ,desc5t into ,egypt1 & ,dea? ( ,joseph ,,note4 ,survey ( ! ,patri>*al ,age ,,book ,,iii4 ,f ! ,settlem5t ( ! ,israelites 9 ,egypt to ! ,giv+ ( ! ,law4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,! ,bir? & ,call ( ,moses ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,signs & ,wond]s 9 ,egypt ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,! ,la/ ,plague,! ,passov],! ,exodus ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,! ,j\rney f ! ,r$ ,sea to ,rephidim ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,s9ai & ! ,giv+ ( ! ,law ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,moses 9 ! ,m\nt4 ,! ,con/ruction ( ! ,gold5 ,calf ,,book ,,iv4 ,! ,mosaic ,wor%ip & ,polity4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,! ,tab]nacle ,,note4 ,hi/ory ( ! ,tab]nacle ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,! ,prie/s ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,! ,sacrifices & ,(f]+s ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,holy ,times & ,seasons ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,! ,great ,fe/ivals,! ,jewi% ,cal5d> ,,note4 ,laws ( ,purity1 c4 ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,civil & ,moral ,laws ,,book ,v4 ,f ! ,dep>ture f ,s9ai to ! ,dea? ( ,moses4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,kade%-,b>nea & ! ,mission ( ! ,spies ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,! ,w&]+s,dea? ( ,miriam & ,a>on ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,conque/ ( ! ,ea/ ( ,jordan,balaam & ,balak ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,w> ) ! ,midianites,dea? ( ,moses ,,note4 ,8 ,"w & ,"* ,,book ,,vi4 ,jo%ua & ! ,conque/ ( ,we/]n ,pale/9e4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,! ,passage ( ! ,jordan1 & ,fall ( ,j]i*o ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,conque/ ( ! ,s\!rn & ,c5tral ,m\nta9s ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,battle ( ,m]om1 & ,division ( ! ,l& ,,book ,,vii4 ,p]iod ( ! ,judges4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,ev5ts subsequ5t to ! ,dea? ( ,jo%ua ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,micah & ! ,danites,! ,tribal ,w> ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,o?niel & ,ehud1 ,deborah & ,b>ak ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,invasion ( ! ,midianites,gideon ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,abimele* & ,jeph?ah ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,invasion f ! ,s\?-we/1 ,samson ,,book ,,viii4 ,f ! ,"t ( ,samuel to ! ,accession ( ,david4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,eli & ,samuel ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,samuel's ,judge%ip ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,election ( ! ,fir/ ,k+ ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,! ,battle ( ,mi*ma% ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,saul & ! ,amalekites,david & ,golia? ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,david's ,life z an ,outlaw ,,*ap4 ,,vii4 ,david at ,ziklag,battle ( ,m\nt ,gilboa ,,book ,,ix4 ,! ,reigns ( ,david & ,solomon4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,david's ,reign at ,hebron ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,david's ,reign at ,j]usalem ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,david's ,army1 8 ,conque/s1 8 ,s9 ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,! ,rebellion ( ,absalom ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,close ( ,david's reign ,,footnote4 ,david's ,"w & ,"* ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,accession ( ,solomon ,,*ap4 ,,vii4 ,! ,build+ ( ! ,temple ,,*ap4 ,,viii4 ,solomon's reign cont9u$ ,,book ,x4 ,k+doms ( ,judah & ,israel4 ,,"p ,i4 ,p]iod ( ,mutual ,ho/ility4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,! ,revolt ( ! ,t5 ,tribes ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,rehoboam & ,abijah1 ,j]oboam & ,nadab ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,asa & ,baa%a1 ,elah1 ,zimri1 ,omri ,,"p ,,ii4 ,p]iod ( ,mutual ,alliance1 & ,ho/ility to ,syria4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,accession ( ,ahab,era ( ,elijah ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,w>s ( ,ahab & ,b5hadad ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,murd] ( ,nabo?,battle ( ,ramo? ,gilead ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,w>s ( ,jeho%aphat4 ,translation ( ,elijah ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,jeho%aphat & ,jehoram,era ( ,eli%a ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,eli%a & ,naaman,siege ( ,sam>ia ,,"p ,,iii4 ,r5ewal ( ,ho/ilities2 ,decl9e ( bo? ,k+doms be=e ! p[] ( ! ,assyrian ,empire4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,accession ( ,jehu ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,a?aliah & ,joa%2 ,dea? ( ,eli%a ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,amaziah & ,j]oboam ,,ii42 ,era ( ,jonah ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,decl9e & ,captivity ( ! ,k+dom ( ,israel ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,reign ( ,hezekiah ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,reign ( ,manasseh,re=ms ( ,josiah ,,*ap4 ,,vii4 ,dea? ( ,josiah,captivity ( ,judah ,,note4 ,duration1 ,relation1 ,contra/s ( ! ,two ,k+doms#dda ,,book ,,xi4 ,f ! ,captivity to ! ,close ( ! ,canon4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,daniel & ,nebu*adnezz> ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,reigns ( ,nebu*adnezz>1 ,bel%azz>1 & ,d>ius ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,rebuild+ ( ! ,temple,e/h] & ,ahasu]us ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,times ( ,ezra & ,nehemiah,close ( ,canon ,,app5dix ,,& ,,*ronological ,,tables ,,index ,,maps4 #a4 ,! ,disp]sion ( ,noah's ,desc5dants 7,g5esis x47 #b4 ,a ,map ( ,canaan1 ,egypt1 & ,s9ai1 to illu/rate ! ,patri>*al ,hi/ory & ! ,exodus4 ,) ,m\nt ,s9ai enl>g$ #c4 ,! ,holy ,l& divid$ among ! ,twelve ,tribes #d4 ,solomon's ,dom9ions1 ,! ,k+doms ( ,judah & ,israel1 & ! ,l&s ( ! ,captivities ,,book ,i4 ,,f ,,! ,,creation ,,to ,,! ,,disp]sion ,,( ,,mank9d4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,! ,,creation4 ,,g54 ,i4 ,,ii4 ,b4,c4 #djjd4 ,,9 ! beg9n+ ,god creat$ ! heav5s & ! e>?4 ,) ^! simple b sublime words comm5ces ! ,hi/ory conta9$ 9 ! ,scriptures ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 tea*+ u t ! ,univ]se did n exi/ f all et]nity1 b ow$ its orig9 to ! creative act ( ,god4 ,to u ?is tru? appe>s s elem5t>y & self-evid5t t we c h>dly appreciate ! dim & unc]ta9 notions on ?is po9t1 :i* ! be/ & wise/ ( ! hea!n possess$4 ,c]ta9 x is1 h[ev]1 !y 7 v mu* 9 ! d>k respect+ ! orig9 ( ! _w4 ,"s philosoph]s held t x exi/$ f all et]nity3 o!rs taught t !re are two indep5d5t ,causes1 ! "o ,light1 & ! o!r ,d>kness1 & t out ( ! un5d+ /ruggle betwe5 !m ! ,univ]se _h its orig92 o!rs imag9$ t all ! m>vell\s ord] & h>mony we see ar\nd u 0 ! result ( ,*ance2 o!rs1 aga91 conceiv$ t ! _w 0 an emanation f ,deity1 & a "p ( ,deity4 ,di/9ct f all ^! guesses & conceptions is ! decl>ation ( ! ,scripture ,n>rative4 ,x affirms t ! _w is n et]nal2 t x _h its orig9 ) "t & 9 "t2 t x ow$ its beg9n+ nei!r to ,*ance1 nor ,necessity1 b ! ,creative w ( a ,p]sonal ,god1 inf9itely exalt$ above x1 ! ,mak] & ,su/a9] ( all ?+s4 7,comp4 ,joh4 i4 #a-c1 ,rom4 xi4 #cf1 #a ,cor4 viii4 #f1 ,col4 i4 #ae1 #af1 ,heb4 i4 #b1 #c74 ,! creation1 h[ev]1 ( ! pres5t ord] ( ?+s 0 n in/antane\s1 b progressive1 & took place 9 six ,days1 or va/ ,p]iods ( "t4 ,on ! fir/ day light 0 creat$1 & divid$ f ! d>kness2 on ! second1 ! firmam5t1 or atmosph]e encircl+ ! globe2 on ! ?ird1 a sep>ation 0 made betwe5 ! wat] & ! l&1 & ! surface ( ! e>? 0 cov]$ ) vegetation1 ) ! h]b yield+ se$1 & ! tree yield+ fruit aft] its k9d4 ,on ! f\r?1 ! sun1 moon & />s 7 bidd5 to give light ^u ! e>?1 & to be = signs & = seasons1 & = days & ye>s4 ,on ! fif?1 animal life appe>$ 9 its l[e/ =ms1 ! wat]s br\ght =? ! v>i\s m>9e tribes aft] _! k9d1 & ?is 0 succe$$ by ! creation ( e w+$ f[l4 ,! six? day 0 m>k$ by ! production ( l& animals1 cattle1 & creep+ ?+1 & bea/ ( ! e>?1 :i*1 l all ! prec$+ products ( ,creative ,p[]1 receiv$ ! ,div9e approval1 & 7 pron\nc$ to be v good4 ,b ! "w ( ,creation 0 n yet complete4 ,a be+ high] ?an any yet creat$ 0 to be call$ into exi/5ce4 ,accord+ly ,god said1 ,let u make ,,man 9 our image1 aft] our lik5ess1 & let !m h dom9ion ov] e liv+ ?+1 & ov] all ! e>?2 & ! ,"l ,god =m$ ,man ( ! du/ ( ! gr\nd1 & brea!d into 8 no/rils ! brea? ( life1 & ,man became a liv+ s\l4 ,!n hav+ se5 t all ?+s ,he _h made 7 v good ,god end$ ,8 "w1 & re/$ on ! sev5? day1 sanctify+ x z a day ( ,re/ = man4 7,g54 i4 #b-bf74 ,! language "h employ$ 9 ref]5ce to ! creation ( man des]ves att5tion4 ,x tea*es u t man did n1 z "s h taught1 sl[ly em]ge by 8 own ef=ts f a bruti% /ate4 ,unlike o!r creat$ objects1 he 0 orig9ally made 9 ! image & aft] ! lik5ess ( ,god4 ,end[$ n only ) a body1 b also ) an immortal s\l1 he 0 to comb9e intellectual p[] ) lib]ty ( w1 & ! faculty ( consci5ce4 ,& z he 0 great himself1 s also 0 ! "w to :i* he 0 call$4 ,8 0 to be univ]sal dom9ion ov] ! fi% ( ! sea1 & ov] ! f[l ( ! air1 & ov] e liv+ ?+ t move? ^u ! e>?4 ,z ,god's viceg]5t1 he 0 to ex]cise lord%ip ov] nature1 & guide x t[>ds its de/9$ p]fection 7,g54 i4 #bf74 ,b ?\gh ! fir/ man ,,adam1 0 endu$ ) ^? high pr]ogatives1 he 0 n de/9$ to atta9 imm$iately to ! end = :i* he 0 creat$4 ,8 activity 0 to comm5ce 9 a p>ticul> spot1 & !nce to ext5d 9 all directions1 until all ! e>? 0 subdu$ & m\ld$ to ! w ( its ,creator4 ,! ,almighty1 !re=e1 plant$ a g>d5 9 a region ( ! ,ea/1 correspond+ probably to ! high table-l& ( ! mod]n ,arm5ia1 & wat]$ by f\r /reams4 ,( two ( ^!1 ,pison & ,gihon1 ! situation is absolutely unkn[n1 ! o!rs 7 ! ,tigris & ,euphrates4 ,"h1 !n1 9 a spot endu$ ) ev]y?+ pleasant to ! sight & good = food1 man's "w 0 to comm5ce4 ,action & n contemplation only 0 ess5tial to 8 nature1 h5ce a *>ge 0 giv5 to him to dress & keep ! g>d54 ,nor amid/ ev]y?+ to gratify 8 s5ses & supply mat]ial = 8 und]/&+ & reflection 0 he left alone4 ,a responsible be+1 bone ( 8 bone1 & fle% ( 8 fle%1 0 creat$ a help-meet = him4 ,! ,"l caus$ a deep sleep to fall ^u ,adam1 & tak+ "o ( 8 ribs1 ,he made !re( a woman1 & br\ght h] unto him1 & ,,eve1 ! "m ( all fle%1 "o ) himself 9 nature & 9 orig91 0 unit$ to him 9 holy bonds1 :i* ,,he1 ,:o ?us in/itut$ !m 9 ,p>adise1 aft]w>ds adorn$ & hall[$ ) ,8 own pres5ce & fir/ miracle at ,cana ( ,galilee 7,joh4 ii4 #a2 ,eph4 v4 #bc-cc74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,! ,,fall4 ,,g54 ,,iii4 ,b4,c4 #djjd4 ,,( ! life ( ! fir/ human pair 9 ,p>adise we are told b little4 ,we "k1 h[ev]1 t x 0 n only a /ate ( innoc5ce1 & !re=e ( happ9ess1 b also1 l all human life s9ce1 ( probation4 ,besides ! *>ge to dress & keep ! fair enclosure 9 :i* !y _h be5 plac$1 our fir/ p>5ts receiv$ b "o additional comm&4 ,x 0 c\*$ 9 negative t]ms1 & =bade 9 ! mo/ di/9ct & solemn mann] possible ! eat+ ( ! fruit ( a my/]i\s tree gr[+ 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,g>d51 & call$ ! tree ( k ( ,good & ,evil4 ,( ! fruit ( e o!r tree !y might eat freely1 ( ! fruit ( ?is tree ! ,almighty said to !m1 ,ye %all n eat1 = 9 ! day ye eat !re( ye %all surely die4 ,9 ?is s+le prohibition lay ! te/ ( _! loyal ob$i5ce to _! ,creator1 on x dep5d$ _! innoc5ce & _! happ9ess temporal & et]nal4 ,h[ long !y 7 fai?ful & ob$i5t we are n told4 ,b :e!r ! p]iod 0 long or %ort1 c]ta9 x is t x came to a close4 ,! ,tree ( ! ,k ( ,good & ,evil1 implies t ,evil 0 already pres5t 9 ,god's _w1 & !re=e 9 "p prep>es u = ! d>k %ad[ t n[ ga!rs r\nd ! sacr$ page4 ,! creation ( man _h be5 wat*$ by a sup]natural ,be+ ( inf9ite subtilty & malignity1 ! ,enemy ( ,god & ( all goodness4 ,respect+ ?is my/]i\s ,be+1 ?\gh ! ,sacr$ ,n>rative does n gratify our curiosity ) any l5g!n$ details1 yet to 8 exi/5ce & 8 unceas+ ho/ility to man1 x be>s direct & explicit te/imony4 ,! "n "u :i* ! sup]natural ,tempt] appe>s 9 ! e>lie/ & late/ portions ( ! ,bible is ! same 7comp4 ,g54 iii4 #a1 ) #b ,cor4 xi4 #c2 ,rev4 xii4 #i1 xx4 #b71 & ?\gh b seldom m5tion$ 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t 7,job i41 ii42 #a ,*ron4 xxi4 #a2 ,ze*4 iii4 #a1 #b71 ! same attributes are uni=mly ascrib$ to him4 ,creat$ orig9ally good1 l all ! works ( ,god1 he abode n 9 ! tru? 7,jn4 viii4 #dd71 b rebell$ aga9/ 8 ,mak] & fell f 8 high e/ate 7#a ,tim4 iii4 #f71 & h5ce=?1 at ! head ( num]\s o!r spirits 7,matt4 xxv4 #da71 :om he _h dragg$ d[n ) him 9 8 fall 7#b ,pet4 ii4 #d2 ,jude #f71 he array$ himself 9 consci\s ho/ility to ! ,supreme4 ,?is ,be+1 !n1 "h call$ ! ,s]p5t1 9 o!r places ,satan1 i4e4 ! ,enemy1 & ! ,devil1 i4e4 ! ,sl&]]1 approa*$ ! woman1 z be+ ! weak] vessel1 = ! purpose ( s$uc+ h]1 & s h] husb&1 f _! allegiance to _! ,creator4 ,) affect$ solicitude he began by enquir+1 ,yea1 ha? ,god said1 ,ye %all n eat ( e tree ( ! g>d58 ,to ?is ! woman repli$ by repeat+ ! ,div9e prohibition respect+ ! fruit ( "o p>ticul> tree4 ,!reupon ! ,tempt] proce$$ to decl>e t ! p5alty ( dea? w\ld n foll[ ! eat+ ( ?is fruit1 nay t ! ,almighty knew t 9 ! day !y ate !re(1 h] eyes & ^? ( h] husb& w\ld be op5$1 & !y w\ld become z gods1 kn[+ good & evil4 ,a m subtle s*eme = %ak+ h] allegiance to ! ,almighty1 & h] confid5ce 9 ,8 goodness & ,8 love1 c\ld n h be5 devis$4 ,a prohibition hi!rto reg>d$ z a solemn b m]ciful w>n+ 0 n[ inve/$ ) an arbitr>y "*1 & a selfi% motive4 ,9 m]e envy1 s ! ,tempt] affirm$1 ! ,almighty _h d5\nc$ an impossible p5alty2 :at %e _h be5 taught to obs]ve z ! condition ( innoc5ce & happ9ess 0 no?+ m ?an ! exp$i5t ( ,"o1 :o grudg$ ,8 creatures _! rightful advancem5t1 le/ !y %\ld approa* too ne>ly to ,himself#b4 ,! idea ( an envi\s ,god1 ( a h>d taskma/]1 0 ?us in/ill$ into ! m9d ( ,eve1 sapp+ ! f\ndations ( all real fai? & tru/1 & r5d]+ ! m irresi/ible ! temptation to disobey ! comm& ( ,him1 :o _h ?us envi\sly set ^! b\nds to h] freewill4 ,9 an evil h\r %e believ$ ! ,tempt]'s words1 & see+ t ! tree 0 good = food1 t x 0 pleasant to ! eyes1 & a tree to be desir$ to make "o wise1 %e took ( ! fruit1 & did eat1 & gave also unto h] husb& ) h]1 & he did eat4 ,?us ! fell c\nsels ( ! ,tempt] 7 accompli%$4 ,?r\gh want ( fai? 9 ,god's ^w1 ?r\gh a long+ = indep5d5ce1 ?r\gh a va9 desire to become gods unto !mselves1 our fir/ p>5ts 7 beguil$ into s91 & :5 _! eyes 7 op5$1 in/ead ( great] happ9ess !y n[ exp]i5c$ ! /range & hi!rto unkn[n consci\sness ( %ame1 & degradation1 & unmeetness = ,god's pres5ce 7,g54 iii4 #a-g74 ,brief & summ>y z is ! in=mation "h giv5 u respect+ ! enigma ( enigmas1 ! orig9 ( ,evil1 x is yet ( unspeakable importance4 ,= x tea*es u t ,s9 is n a "p ( man's nature1 b ! fault & corruption#c ( x1 t x did n spr+ f 8 nature by any inevitable necessity1 b 9 consequ5ce ( 8 yield+ to ! s$uctions ( a p[]ful & malignant ,foe4 ,he did n1 l 8 ,tempt]1 *oose s9 = its own sake1 b 0 beguil$ into x4 ,h5ce1 ?\gh he became liable to all ! p5al consequ5ces ( 8 disob$i5ce1 ?\gh 8 be+ 0 poison$ ) s91 yet x 0 n conv]t$ into s94 ,he did n lose all remembrance ( 8 =m] /ate ( purity & innoc5ce2 ! %ame :i* ov]:elm$ him & made him hide himself f ! pres5ce ( ,god1 te/ifi$ to 8 consci\sness ( transgression1 & 9 ?is s5se ( guilt lay ! possibility ( 8 re/oration#d4 ,= n[ ! ,sacr$ ,n>rative1 :ile x refuses to gratify our curiosity respect+ a subject :i* d\btless passes our und]/&+1 proce$s to d :at is = u ( f> great] practical importance1 namely1 to place ! inroad ( s9 9 imm$iate connection ) ! ,div9e ,c\nsels ( ,r$emption4 ,we le>n t ,god 9 inf9ite m]cy n[ int]v5$ betwe5 ,8 creatures & _! ,tempt]4 ,= !m1 inde$1 x rema9$ to ta/e ! bitt] fruits ( _! disob$i5ce & mi/ru/4 ,eve 0 in=m$ t sorr[ & pa9 mu/ h5ce=? be ! condition ( h] exi/5ce2 9 sorr[ %\ld %e br+ =? *ildr51 h] desire %\ld be to h] husb&1 & he %\ld rule ov] h] 7,g54 iii4 #af74 ,adam le>nt t ) himself h5ce=? nature too mu/ und]go a *ange2 ?orns & ?i/les mu/ gr[ ^u ! face ( ! e>?1 toil mu/ be ! price ( 8 exi/5ce1 & 8 end ! sil5ce ( ! grave1 = du/ he 01 & unto du/ he mu/ return4 ,ev5 ?us1 h[ev]1 ,ju/ice 0 temp]$ ) sweet ,m]cy1 & ,love m+l$ bless+s ) ! bitt]ness ( man's cup4 ,if pa9 & multipli$ sorr[ 0 to be woman's lot1 yet ?r\gh pa9 %e 0 to "k a my/]i\s joy1 & h] angui% %\ld be no m rememb]$1 :5 %e knew t a man 0 born into ! _w4 ,& if griev\s toil & irksome lab\r 7 to be ! conditions ( man's exi/5ce1 yet 9 ! provision ( ^! effectual antidotes to idl5ess & _m o!r s9s 0 true/ m]cy4 ,b ^! graci\s purposes ext5d$ only to man1 !y temp]$ n ! judgm5t d5\nc$ on 8 ,s$uc]4 ,utt]ly curs$ 0 he above all cattle1 & above e bea/ ( ! field4 ,! v creature1 ov] :om he _h seem$ to triumph1 %\ld prove 8 ultimate ,conqu]or4 ,i w put enmity1 said ! ,almighty to ! ,tempt]1 betwe5 !e & ! woman1 & betwe5 ?y se$ & h] se$2 x %all bruise ?y head1 & ?\ %alt bruise 8 heel4 ,9 ^! words we trace ! fir/ di/9ct ,promise ( man's ultimate ,r$emption4 ,! /ate ( degradation1 into :i* he _h suff]$ himself to be s$uc$1 0 n to la/ = ev]4 8,9 con=mity ) ! ,div9e ,equity1 ! deceiv] 0 to be judg$ by ! deceiv$1 ! ,conqu]or 0 to be ov]come by ! conqu]$#e40 ,man ne$ n give himself up to despair2 !re 0 /ill room = hope2 9 inf9ite m]cy ! ,almighty _h esp\s$ 8 cause1 & ,he w\ld ,himself provide a rem$y = 8 fall4 ,we ne$ n v5ture on any pr(itless speculations t\*+ ! precise am\nt ( hope ! e>ly g5]ations ( ! human family 7 likely to h d]iv$ f ?is fir/ ,gospel1 ?is 8fir/ ,promise0 ( a ,savi\r4 ,9 t]ms x 0 und\bt$ly indef9ite4 ,nei!r ! "t1 nor ! me?od1 nor ! precise m$iat+ cause ( man's deliv]ance 0 made kn[n4 ,x 0 n reveal$ :e!r ! promis$ 8,se$0 %\ld be "o or _m1 ! collective ,race1 or a s+le ,deliv]]4 ,on ^! po9ts great] light 0 to be %$ z "t roll$ on1 & _m ?+s 7 to be reveal$1 :i* n[ man c\ld n compreh5d4 ,b ( ! f9al ,victory1 & ( its c]ta9ty1 direct & explicit assurance 0 giv54 8,s9ce religion _c s mu* z exi/ )\t hope1 ! e>lie/ intimation ( ,prophecy 0 adapt$ to ! support ( t ess5tial feel+ 9 ! he>t ( man4 ,x 0 cle>ly a promise ( relief1 an antidote to p]fect despair4 ,x conta9$ ! pr$iction t "s "o %\ld be born ( ! ,se$ ( ! ,woman1 :o #8%\ld bruise ! head ( ! ,tempt]1' by :om1 !re=e1 ! p5al effect ( man's transgression %\ld be 9 "s way rev]s$4 ,) all its unc]ta9ty z to ! mode 9 :i* ?is ,end %\ld be effect$1 ! ,promise _h )9 x a pr9ciple ( ,hope & ,enc\ragem5t1 & ! mat]ials ( a religi\s tru/ fitt$ to keep man /ill look+ to 8 ,mak]#f40 ,9 ! enc\rag+ assurance ?us giv5 to ,adam1 9 ?is fir/ ,promise ( a ,savi\r1 ,sacr$ ,hi/ory f9ds its def9ite />t+-po9t1 & ! ,old ,te/am5t becomes a true introduction to ! ,new1 because x reveals ! sev]al /eps :]eby ! ,div9e ,wisdom provid$ = its fulfilm5t4 ,f fir/ to la/ ,sacr$ ,hi/ory is 8in/9ct ) life & hope20 x ev] po9ts onw>d to ! future2 its key-note is ev] prep>ation = ! ,com+ ( ,,him1 :o 0 to be ! true 8,se$ ( ! ,woman10 9 :om ! ,fa!r c\nsell$ be=e ! worlds to ga!r toge!r 9 "o all ?+s1 bo? :i* are 9 heav51 & :i* are on e>? 7,eph4 i4 #aj2 ,phil4 ii4 #i1 #aj74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,! ,,flood4 ,,g54 ,,iv4-,,ix4 ,b4,c4 #djjd-bcdh4 ,,?\gh ?us assur$ ( ultimate re/oration1 ! fir/ man1 z a fall5 be+1 c\ld n be p]mitt$ to rema9 9 ! region1 :i* _h be5 ! sc5e ( 8 trial & 8 failure4 ,he might take ( ! fruit ( ano!r ,tree1 t grew 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,g>d51 ! ,tree ( ,life1 & eat1 & live = ev]1 & ?us prev5t ! possibility ( 8 recov]y4 ,accord+ly he 0 s5t =? f ! ,g>d51 at ! ea/ ( :i* 7 /ation$ ,*]ubim1 a p>ticul> ord]1 9 all probability1 ( ,angels 7,comp4 ,ex4 xxv4 #ag-bb2 ,ezek4 i4 #e1 ,rev4 iv4 #f71 :ile a flam+ ,sword :i* turn$ e way gu>d$ ! approa* to ! ,tree ( ,life4 ,?us driv5 =? f ,ed51 & re-comm5c+ "u new & alt]$ circum/ances _! c\rse ( probation1 ,adam & ,eve 9 due "t became ! p>5ts ( two sons1 ,,ca9 7gott51 or acquir$71 & ,,abel 7brea?1 transitor9ess74 ,f _! e>lie/ ye>s ! mo/ opposite t5d5cies di/+ui%$ ! bro!rs4 ,! my/]i\s rite ( sacrifice1 :i* meets u at ! v ?re%old ( ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 & :i*1 x is suppos$1 n )\t probability1 ! ,almighty ,himself in/itut$1 :5 ,he made = ! fir/ pair coats ( sk9s1 & clo!d !m 7,g54 iii4 #ba71 became ! occasion ( a fatal qu>rel betwe5 !m4 ,ca9 br\ght ( ! fruit ( ! gr\nd1 ,abel ( ! fir/l+s ( 8 flock1 an (f]+ unto ! ,"l4 ,! (f]+ ( ,abel 0 accept$1 t ( ,ca9 reject$4 ,! reason = ?is di/9ction _c be pron\nc$ ) absolute c]ta9ty4 ,ei!r ! (f]+ ( ,abel 0 a free & b\nte\s pres5tation ( ! be/ t he _h1 :ile t ( ,ca9 0 m]ely commonplace & p]functory1 or ,abel br\ght 8 (f]+ 9 a _s ( fai?1 & tru/ful acquiesc5ce 9 a div9ely-in/itut$ ?\gh my/]i\s comm& 7,heb4 xi4 #d71 a motive :i* ! (f]+ ( 8 eld] bro!r lack$4 ,:atev] 0 ! precise reason ( ! di/9ction1 x r\s$ all ,ca9's lat5t jeal\sy1 & he became 8 bro!r's murd]] 7#a ,joh4 iii4 #ab74 ,= ?us %$d+ righte\s blood 7,matt4 xxiii4 #ce7 he 0 condemn$ by ! ,almighty to p]petual bani%m5t f ! region ( ,ed54 ,fe>ful ( v5geance f ! o!r *ildr5 ( ,adam1 ^: family we may inf] f ! m5tion ( ,ca9's wife _h l>gely increas$1 he fe>$ to dep>t be=e he receiv$ f ! ,almighty a special sign or pl$ge ( security 9 ! l& ( 8 bani%m5t#g4 ,?is hav+ be5 grant$1 he remov$ into ! region ( ,nod 7exile71 & !re became ! ance/or ( num]\s desc5dants1 ! heads ( :om are enum]at$ to ! six? g5]ation1 "u ! names ( ,eno*1 ,irad1 ,mehu-jael1 ,me?u-sael1 & ,lame*4 ,9 ?is region1 too1 he built ! e>lie/ city ( :i* we h any record1 & call$ x ,eno*1 aft] ! "n ( 8 elde/ son4 ,! ,ca9ite families 7 di/+ui%$ = _! att5tion to ! developm5t ( ! arts & pleasures ( life4 ,z ,ca9 built ! fir/ city1 s ,lame* in/itut$ polygamy1 :ile ( 8 ?ree sons ,,jabal introduc$ ! nomadic life1 ,,jubal ! use ( musical in/rum5ts1 & ,,tubal-,,ca9 ! art ( work+ 9 metals 7,g54 iv4 #af-bd74 ,mean:ile ) ano!r son ,,se? 7sub/itut$71 :o _h be5 giv5 to ,adam 9 place ( ,abel1 comm5c$ a l9e di/9ct 9 its social & religi\s t5d5cies f t ( ,ca94 ,! heads ( ?is family are enum]at$ to ! t5? g5]ation "u ! names ( ,se?1 ,enos1 ,ca9an1 ,mahalaleel1 ,j>$1 ,eno*1 ,me?uselah1 ,lame*1 ,noah4 ,:ile ! desc5dants ( ,ca9 advanc$ inde$ 9 civilization1 b 7 addict$ to luxury & viol5ce1 ! desc5dants ( ,se? 7 di/+ui%$ = pa/oral simplicity4 ,!y call$ ^u ! "n ( ! ,"l 7,g54 iv4 #bf72 !y 7 ! *os5 repositories ( ! ,promise ( ,r$emption1 & ! witnesses = a ,god ( ,righte\sness 9 ! mid/ ( a g5]ation :i* already began to become corrupt1 & 9 ! se5 to =get ! unse54 ,an em95t type ( ! *>act]i/ic virtues ( ?is l9e 0 ,,eno*1 ! son ( ,j>$1 ! sev5? f ,adam 7,jude #ad74 ,all 8 life long he walk$ 9 close/ communion ) ! ,mo/ ,high & ! spiritual _w4 ,fai? 7,heb4 xi4 #e71 implicit tru/ 9 a ,righte\s ,rul] ( ! ,univ]se1 0 ! pr9ciple ( 8 life1 & ! secret spr+ ( 8 hol9ess4 ,"o day he vani%$ f ! society ( 8 fell[m54 ,he 0 n1 = ! ,god :om he s]v$ took him to ,himself1 & translat$ him to ! unse5 _w1 )\t und]go+ ! p5alty ( dea? 7,g54 v4 #ba-bd74 ,a peculi> feature ( ?is p]iod 0 ! great l5g? to :i* human life 0 prolong$4 ,adam atta9$ to ! age ( #icj ye>s1 ,me?uselah to t ( #ifi1 ! o!rs ne>ly z long4 ,f ?is accru$ _m advantages to ! race4 ,x t5d$ to promote its spe$y increase1 x pres]v$ un9t]rupt$ su* k z m5 7 able to acquire1 & pre-em95tly ! orig9al revelation respect+ ! "o true ,god1 ! remembrance ( ,p>adise1 & ! hope ( ultimate ,r$emption4 ,b ! great longevity ( ! m5 ( ?is p]iod did n t5d to h9d] _! increas+ ali5ation f ! pa?s ( righte\sness1 & ob$i5ce to ! ,supreme4 ,amid/ ! extreme brevity ( ! sacr$ n>rative x is cle> t ! wick$ness ( m5 rea*$ a desp]ate pit*1 ! e>? 0 fill$ ) viol5ce1 & all m5 corrupt$ _! way ^u x4 ,at l5g? ?is ali5ation f ,god rea*$ its culm9at+ po9t 9 a cata/rophe1 to :i* ! ,sacr$ ,record atta*es a peculi> & my/]i\s importance4 ,:5 m5 began to multiply on ! face ( ! e>?1 & daught]s 7 born unto !m1 ! sons ( ,god saw ! daught]s ( m5 t !y 7 fair1 & !y took !m wives ( all t !y *ose4 ,:atev] be ! true mean+ ( ! expression sons ( ,god1 :e!r x ref]s to ! ,angels1 z "s h ?\ght1 or ! desc5dants ( ,se?1 c]ta9 x is t a sup]human _s ( wick$ness broke out at ?is p]iod4 ,f ^! mix$ m>riages sprang m5 rem>kable = /r5g? & p[]1 = viol5ce & arrogant wick$ness1 ?r\gh :om bo? races spe$ily became hopelessly corrupt4 ,! salt ev5 9 ! l9e ( ,se? lo/ its sav\r1 & ! wick$ness ( man 0 great on ! e>?1 & e imag9ation ( ! ?\ghts ( 8 he>t 0 only evil cont9ually 7,g54 vi4 #a-e74 ,9 ?is awful crisis "o man only f\nd fav\r ) ,god1 ,,noah1 ! son ( ,lame*1 9 :om at 8 bir?1 ) prophetic glance 8 fa!r beheld a pl$ge ( t re/ & com=t1 :i* ! m5 ( fai? felt !y s sorely ne$$ f ! burd5 ( we>y & irksome lab\r on ! gr\nd :i* ,jehovah _h curs$ 7,g54 v4 #bi74 ,:5 ,noah 0 #ejj ye>s old1 he became ! fa!r ( ?ree sons1 ,,%em1 ,,ham1 & ,,japhe?4 ,l ,eno* he 0 a righte\s & p]fect man 9 8 g5]ation1 & 9 ?is age ( univ]sal apo/asy ma9ta9$ an unfl9*+ tru/ 9 ! ,righte\s ,rul] ( ! ,univ]se1 & at l5g?1 :5 ! cup ( man's iniquity 0 full1 he receiv$ intimation f ! ,almighty ( ,8 int5tion to br+ an awful judgm5t ^u ! _w4 ,behold ,i1 ev5 ,i1 said ,god1 d br+ a flood ( wat]s ^u ! e>?1 to de/roy all fle%1 :]e9 is ! brea? ( life1 f "u heav52 & ev]y?+ t is 9 ! e>? %all die4 ,f ! g5]al cata/rophe ,noah & 8 family alone 7 to be pres]v$1 & he 0 direct$ to con/ruct an ,ark1 a huge vessel ( enorm\s dim5sions1 into :i*1 :5 complet$1 he 0 to repair ) 8 wife1 8 ?ree sons & _! wives1 & also two ( e species ( bea/s & birds acc\nt$ 8unclean0 or unfit = sacrifice1 & sev5 ( e species acc\nt$ 8clean40 ,! vessel ?us ord]$ 0 to be con/ruct$ ( goph]-wood1 probably cypress1 & 0 to be ov]laid )9 & )\t ) pit* or bitum52 9 l5g? x 0 to be #cjj cubits1 9 bread? #ej1 9 dep? #cj4 ,b ?\gh ! imp5d+ ,judgm5t 0 ?us ann\nc$1 & a visible pl$ge ( x direct$ to be con/ruct$1 ! ,doom itself 0 n to be z yet4 ,he :o aft]w>ds wait$ #djj ye>s till ! cup ( ! iniquity ( ! ,amorites 0 full1 :o gave ! ,n9evites =ty days = rep5tance1 n[ wait$ 7#a ,pet4 iii4 #bj71 ) mu* long-suff]+1 = a space ( #abj ye>s4 ,dur+ ?is p]iod accord+ to all t ,god comm&$ ,noah1 s did he4 ,?\gh ! ?+s1 ( :i* he 0 w>n$1 7 n yet se5 7,heb4 xi4 #g71 nay1 mu/ h seem$ to ! m5 ( 8 g5]ation 9 ! extreme/ degree improbable1 mov$ ) fe> he yet p]sev]$ 9 8 awful task1 & by ?is act ( fai?1 z well z by 8 own works1 cont9u$ to w>n 8 fell[m5 ( :at 0 to come4 ,b 8 w>n+s fell on unhe$+ e>s4 ,! m5 ( 8 g5]ation set at naught all 8 c\nsel & mock$ at 8 repro(s3 !y did eat1 !y drank1 !y m>ri$ wives1 !y 7 giv5 9 m>riage 7,matt4 xxiv4 #ch2 ,lk4 xvii4 #bf1 #bg71 until ! day ( ,doom arriv$4 ,on ! sev5te5? day ( ! second mon? ( ! #fjj? ye> ( ,noah's life he & 8 family ent]$ into ! ,ark1 & ! ,"l %ut !m 94 ,!n1 aft] a solemn pause ( sev5 days1 ! elem5ts ( de/ruction 7 bidd5 to d _! "w4 ,! f\nta9s ( ! great deep 7 brok5 up1 ! w9d[s ( heav5 7 op5$1 & ! ra9 desc5d$1 till ! wat]s cov]$ ! highe/ hills1 & all fle% :]e9 0 ! brea? ( life di$1 ( f[l1 ( cattle1 ( wild bea/1 & ( e creep+ ?+ :i* creepe? ^u ! e>?1 & e man4 ,9 ^! simple b impressive words ! ,sacr$ ,n>rative describes ! appall+ cata/rophe4 ,writt5 = a f> high] purpose1 x pa9ts no sc5es z a human writ] w\ld h done4 8,we see no?+ ( ! dea?-/ruggle2 we he> n ! cry ( despair2 we are n call$ ^u to witness ! frantic agony ( husb& & wife1 ( p>5t & *ild1 z !y fl$ 9 t]ror be=e ! ris+ wat]s4 ,n a ^w is said ( ! sadness ( ! "o righte\s man :o1 safe himself1 look$ ^u ! de/ruction1 :i* he c\ld n av]t4 ,b "o impression is left ^u ! m9d ) peculi> vividness1 f ! v simplicity ( ! n>rative1 & x is t ( utt] desolation#h40 ,all fle% di$1 ,noah only 0 left1 & !y t 7 ) him 9 ! ark4 ,= #aej days ! wat]s prevail$1 till at l5g? on ! #ag? day ( ! #g? mon? ! ,ark re/$ on "o ( ! peaks ( ,ar>at4 ,f ?is "t ! wat]s gradually decreas$ till ! fir/ day ( ! #aj? mon?1 :5 ! tops ( ! m\nta9s hav+ begun to appe>1 ,noah s5t =? a rav51 :i* return$ n to ! ,ark4 ,a week aft]w>ds he s5t =? a dove1 to see if ! wat]s 7 abat$ f ! l[] & m level c\ntry4 ,b ! dove f9d+ no re/ = ! sole ( h] foot return$ unto ! ,ark4 ,aga9 he wait$ sev5 days1 & once m s5t h] =?1 :5 %e return$ ) a fre% olive-leaf pluckt (f 9 h] m\?1 a sign t ! wat]s _h /ill fur!r subsid$4 ,yet aga91 aft] a simil> int]val1 ,noah s5t h] =?4 ,?is "t1 h[ev]1 %e did n return1 hav+ f\nd on ! e>? a re/ = ! sole ( h] foot1 & !n he knew t ! awful ,judgm5t _h inde$ come to a close1 & at ! ,div9e comm& left ! ,ark1 & set foot on ! dry l&#i 7,g54 viii4 #a-ai74 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,! ,,confusion ,,( ,,tongues4 ,,g54 ,x4-,,xi4 ,b4,c4 #bcdg-bbcc4 ,,! fir/ act ( ,noah on leav+ ! ,ark 0 to build an alt>1 & (f] burnt-(f]+s unto ! ,"l ( e clean bea/1 & ( e clean f[l4 ,8 sacrifice 0 accept$1 & n[ = ! fir/ "t a solemn ,cov5ant 0 ratifi$ betwe5 ! ,almighty & ! ,patri>*1 to :i* def9ite promises 7 annex$1 & 8an outw>d & visible sign40 ,f its baptism ( wat] ! ,e>? _h ris5 once m to be ! habitation ( man1 & ,noah & 8 sons 7 solemnly assur$ t all fle% %\ld nev] aga9 be cut (f by ! wat]s ( a ,flood1 b t :ile ! e>? rema9$1 se$-"t & h>ve/1 cold & heat1 summ] & w9t] & day & night %\ld n cease4 ,aga9 too ! bless+ ( ,p>adise 0 be/[$1 sov]eignty & dom9ion ov] ! animal creation 7 assur$1 & once m m5 7 bidd5 to be fruitful1 & multiply1 & repl5i% ! e>?4 ,at ! same "t animal food 0 expressly all[$1 :ile ! sanctity ( human life 0 z solemnly en=c$1 :oso %$ man's blood1 by man %\ld 8 blood be %$4 ,( ?is cov5ant ! ,ra9b[ 0 ! visible pl$ge1 assur+ man t he might ent] afre% on 8 c\rse ( probation1 nor dread its int]ruption by any cata/rophe l t ) :i* ! e>? _h be5 s lately visit$ 7,g54 ix4 #h-ag74 ,! elevation ( ! ,arm5ian plateau1 9 ! neighb\rhood ( :i* ! ,ark _h re/$1 be+ equidi/ant betwe5 ! ,black & ,caspian ,seas on ! nor?1 ! ,p]sian ,gulf & ,m$it]ranean ,sea on ! s\?1 be+ also ! region 9 :i* all ! great riv]s ( ,we/]n ,asia1 ! ,tigris1 ! ,euphrates1 ! ,araxes1 & ! ,halys take _! rise1 =m$ a natural & conv5i5t c5tre :5ce ! desc5dants ( ,noah might ov]spread ! :ole e>?4 ,b on ?is migration !y did n set out1 be=e an unseemly incid5t reveal$ ! natural "* ( 8 sons1 prophetic ( _! future de/9ies4 ,noah began to practise agriculture1 & plant$ a v9ey>d1 & ?r\gh ignorance1 z x has be5 suppos$1 ( its prop]ties1 drank ( ! w9e 9 excess1 & lay expos$ 9 8 t5t4 ,ham1 8 y\nge/ son1 mock$ him :ile he lay 9 ?is condition1 b ,%em & ,japhe?1 ) m filial feel+1 av]t+ _! eyes cov]$ _! fa!r ) a g>m5t4 ,awak+ f 8 slumb]s ,noah became consci\s ( :at 8 y\nge/ son _h done1 & ju/ly angry at ! irrev]5ce he _h display$1 brake =? into prophetic utt]ances ( bless+ & curs+1 =e%ad[+ ! div]se de/9ies ( ! desc5dants ( 8 family4 ,^u ,,canaan1 ! f\r? son ( ,ham1 & probably a p>tak] 9 8 fa!r's transgression1 he pron\nc$ ! doom ( p]petual s]vitude to 8 bre?r5#aj4 ,%em he decl>$ to be ! *os5 "o ( ,jehovah1 f :om ! promis$ ,salvation %\ld proce$1 :ile ,japhe?1 multipli$ & enl>g$ %\ld dwell 9 8 t5ts#aa1 & be receiv$ z a p>tak] 9 8 spiritual privileges4 ,) _! future de/9ies ?us =etold1 ! sons ( ,noah w5t =?1 & took up _! abode = "s "t on ! ri* alluvial pla9 ( ,%9> betwe5 ! ,tigris & ,euphrates4 ,"h _! desc5dants began to =m a great frat]nal community1 :i* x 0 ! m easy to d1 see+ t !y all proce$$ f ! same p>5tal home1 & _h all "o language4 ,b "h1 9 defiance ( ! ,div9e comm&1 :i* bade !m disp]se !mselves abroad & repl5i% ! :ole e>?1 !y resolv$ to make a ,city & a huge ,t[] ^: top might rea* unto heav51 to s]ve z a c5tral po9t ( union1 & a great ,_w-,metropolis4 ,b _! design 0 c\nt]act$4 ,! ,almighty int]pos$1 & by conf\nd+ _! language1 s t !y c\ld n und]/& "o ano!r's spee*1 r5t ! close/ bond ( human society4 ,unable to cont9ue ! erection ( _! ,city & ,t[]1 :i* 0 h5ce=? call$ ,babel or ,confusion1 !y 7 scatt]$ abroad ov] ! face ( ! e>?1 & ?us con/ra9$ to fulfil ! et]nal designs ( ,him1 :o has det]m9$ ! times be=e appo9t$1 & ! b\nds ( ! habitations ( ! sons ( m5 7,acts xvii4 #bf7ab4 ,be=e1 h[ev]1 x leaves !m to pursue _! own ways1 ! ,sacr$ ,n>rative pres5ts to u a ,g5ealogical ,table1 9 :i* ! names ( ! sev]al nations desc5d$ f ,noah1 & _! geographical di/ribution1 h be5 pres]v$4 ,) ?is ,table antiquity has h&$ d[n no?+ t c be comp>$ = accuracy or compreh5siv5ess4 8,x exposes ! fallacies ( ! my?ical g5ealogies ( pagans1 contradicts _! fables respect+ gods1 h]oes1 & p]iods ( millions ( ye>s1 & also af=ds a firm f\ndation = inve/igations conc]n+ ! orig9 & ! traditions ( nations40 ,f ?is ,table1 !n1 x appe>s t 7i7 ,! desc5dants ( ,,japhe? 7enl>gem5t7 aft] leav+ ! orig9al cradle ( ! human race1 occupi$ *iefly ! isles ( ! ,g5tiles1 or ! coa/-l&s ( ! ,m$it]ranean ,sea 9 ,asia ,m9or & ,europe1 & !nce spread *iefly 9 a nor!rly direction ov] ! entire ,european ,cont95t1 & a great portion ( ,asia4 ,?us ,,gom] 0 ! ance/or ( ! ,cymm]ians or ,cimbri1 ,,magog ( ! ,scy?ians1 ,,madai ( ! ,m$es1 ,,javan ( ! ,ionians & ,greek race1 ,,tubal & ,,mese* ( ! ,tib>5i & ,mos*i1 two ,col*ian tribes1 & ,,tiras ( ! ,?racians4 7ii7 ,! desc5dants ( ,,ham 78heat07 proce$$ 9 a s\!rly direction1 & occupi$ ! :ole ( ,africa1 & ! ,s\!rn p59sulas ( ,asia1 ,india1 & ,arabia4 ,( 8 f\r sons ,,cu% ext5d$ 8 settlem5ts f ,babylonia to ,e?iopia1 ,,mizraim coloniz$ ,egypt1 ,,phut ,libya1 & ,,canaan ! l& call$ by 8 "n4 7iii7 ,! desc5dants ( ,,%em e/abli%$ !mselves 9 ,c5tral ,asia1 & !nce ext5d$ 9 an ea/]ly & we/]ly direction1 ,,aram colonis+ ! c\ntry aft]w>ds kn[n z ,syria1 ,,lud ,lydia1 ,,arphaxad ,*alda1 ,,as%ur "p ( ,assyria1 ,,elam ,p]sia1 ,,joktan a portion ( ! ,arabian p59sula 7,g54 x4 #a-bf74 ,?us ,he1 :o ha? made ( "o blood all nations ( m5 = to dwell on all ! face ( ! e>? 7,acts xvii4 #bf71 direct$ ! repeopl+ ( ! _w by ! desc5dants ( ,noah4 ,l prodigal sons !y 7 to g into f> c\ntries1 & le>n by bitt] exp]i5ce t nei!r human /r5g? nor human wisdom c "w out ! righte\sness ( ,god1 or w9 back = man 8 lo/ inh]itance4 ,b ! pres]vation ( _! names 9 ?is ,table ( ,nations is a pro( t no "o ( !m 0 =gott5 by a ,god ( ,love2 t ?\gh !y might =get ,him ,he yet guid$ _! de/9ies1 & ov]rul$ _! c\nsels only to ! accompli%m5t ( ,8 graci\s purposes ( ,r$emption4 ,! ,day ( ,p5teco/ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t corresponds to ! ,confusion ( ,tongues 9 ! ,old4 ,!n1 n till !n1 did m5 he>1 ea* 9 _! tongue :]e9 !y 7 born1 ! ,glad ,tid+s ( ,,"o1 v ,god & v ,man1 9 :om !re is nei!r ,jew nor ,g5tile1 nei!r bond nor free1 nei!r male nor female 7,gal4 iii4 #bh74 ,illu/ration3 ,,! ,,disp]sion ,,( ,,noah',s ,,desc5dants ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,rise ,,( ,,idolatry,,! ,,patri>* ,,job4 ,,g54 ,x4 #f-ab4 ,,job4 ,,sacr$ ,hi/ory does n record _m facts connect$ ) ! imm$iate desc5dants ( ,noah4 ,! sc5e ( ! ,confusion ( ,tongues cont9u$ to attract ar\nd x a l>ge numb] ( ! e>ly inhabitants ( ! _w1 & "h 0 e/abli%$ "o ( ! e>lie/ ( ! great empires ( ! e>? by ,,nimrod1 a son ( ,cu%1 & gr&son ( ,ham4 ,( great p[]s & gigantic /ature1 he fir/ obta9$ wide-spread r5[n by 8 exploits z a mighty hunt]1 & ! s]vices he r5d]$ ! surr\nd+ populations by ridd+ !m ( ! t]ror ( noxi\s & t]rible animals4 ,9 process ( "t1 h[ev]1 he comb9$ ) 8 exploits z a hunt] ! conque/ ( m51 & f\nd$ a great empire on ! pla9s ( ,%9>1 ! *ief t[ns ( :i* 7 ,babel1 ,ere* 7,edessa71 ,accad 7,nisibis71 & ,calneh 7,ctesiphon74 ,!nce 7= su* seems to be ! mean+ ( ,g54 x4 #aa7 he ext5d$ 8 dom9ions along ! c\rse ( ! ,tigris into ,assyria1 among/ ! desc5dants ( ,%em1 :]e he f\nd$ a second gr\p ( cities1 ,n9eveh1 ,rehobo?1 ,calah1 & ,res54 ,at a p]iod :5 m5's lives 7 prolong$ s f> beyond ! p]iod n[ allott$ !m1 x is probable t ?is great conqu]or may h c>ri$ on 8 successful invasions = ne>ly #bjj ye>s1 & aft] dea? 0 wor%ipp$ "u ! title ( ,belus1 or ,bel1 ! ,"l4 ,c]ta9ly ! va/ ru9s t ov]spread ! site ( ! anci5t ,babylonian empire seem to tell ( ! days :5 !re 7 great h]oes 9 ! e>?2 & to ,nimrod ! mod]n ,arabs ascribe all ! great works ( anci5t times1 ! ,birs-,nimrd1 ne> ,babylon1 ,tel ,nimrd1 ne> ,baghdad1 & ! ,m\nt ( ,nimrd1 ne> ,mosul#ac4 ,:e!r ! practice ( idolatr\s wor%ip 0 introduc$1 z "s h suppos$1 by ?is great h]o ( ! anci5t _w1 or n1 c]ta9 x is t mank9d became m & m addict$ to idolatry4 ,?\gh ! k ( ! "o true ,god1 & ! promise ( salvation1 _h be5 h&$ d[n by tradition1 & ?\gh ,8 invisible attributes1 ev5 ,8 et]nal p[] & ,godhead1 7 cle>ly to be disc]n$ 9 ! works ( creation 7,rom4 i4 #ai1 #bj71 yet mank9d glorifi$ ,him n z ,god1 nei!r 7 !y ?ankful4 ,!y began to wor%ip & s]ve ! creature r ?an ! ,creator4 ,! sun1 moon1 & />s1 ! pr9ciple ( fire1 ev5 ! inf]ior animals & dep>t$ h]oes1 came to be reg>d$ ) v5]ation1 & usurp$ ! wor%ip due only to ! ,supreme4 ,) idolatry came its usual consequ5ces1 a deep moral deg5]acy1 cruelty1 tyranny1 & lic5ti\sness4 ,"o ( ! e>lie/ allusions to ! wor%ip ( ! heav5ly bodies occurs 9 ! ,book ( ,job 7xxxi4 #bf-bh74 ,! age & writ] ( ?is book are alike unkn[n2 by "s x is ascrib$ to ,job himself1 by o!rs to ,moses1 by o!rs to "s writ] :o liv$ at a /ill lat] p]iod4 ,z1 h[ev]1 ! sc5es !re9 describ$ _h ) great probability be5 ref]r$ to a p]iod v little remov$ f t at :i* we h n[ arriv$1 x may be well to speak ( !m "h4 ,,job 0 an em95t ,ea/]n *ief1 dwell+ 9 v e>ly times 9 ! l& ( ,uz 7,job i4 #a71 probably ,arabia ,des]ta1 or1 z "s suppose1 ,mesopotamia4 ,greate/ among 8! sons ( ! ,ea/10 end[$ ) all ! ri*es ( 8 age1 he rul$ pi\sly & wisely ov] a happy & num]\s h\sehold1 hav+ sev5 sons & ?ree daught]s4 ,to consid]able m5tal atta9m5ts he add$ a moral uprightness1 :i* pres]v$ him blameless 9 all ! relations ( life1 & 0 decl>$ by ! ,"l ,himself to be )\t 8 l 9 all ! e>?1 a p]fect & an upright man1 "o t fe>$ ,god1 & es*ew$ evil 7,job i4 #h74 ,) l>ge & lib]al h& he di/ribut$ to ! necessities ( ! poor1 s t :5ev] ! e> he>d him !n x bless$ him1 :5 ! eye saw him x gave witness to him2 ! bless+ ( him t 0 ready to p]i% came ^u him1 & he caus$ ! wid['s he>t to s+ = joy4 ,b 9 ! mid/ ( ?is almo/ p]fect temporal happ9ess he 0 sudd5ly ov]:elm$ ) ! heavie/ mis=tunes t c befall ! sons ( m54 ,he :o sl&]$ ,god to ,eve sl&]$ ,job be=e ,god1 & affirm$ t he did n fe> ,him = naught2 t if he 7 /ripp$ ( all 8 possessions he w\ld be z o!r m51 & curse ! ,"l to ,8 face 7i4 #aa74 ,to put1 !re=e1 ! patri>*'s fai? to ! mo/ c]ta9 te/1 ! ,accus] ( mank9d receiv$ my/]i\s p]mission to ca/ him d[n1 & try him ) ! mo/ griev\s afflictions4 ,bl[ aft] bl[ desc5d$ ^u him4 ,f be+ ! "l ( a num]\s & atta*$ h\sehold he sudd5ly became *ildless1 = ! /orm ( ! des]t swept ov] ! h\se :]e 8 sons & daught]s 7 assembl$1 & cru%$ !m all b5ea? its ru9s4 ,f be+ ! ri*e/ ( ! sons ( ! ,ea/ he sudd5ly became a begg>1 = ! ?und]bolt1 8! fire ( ,god10 fell & /ruck d[n all 8 %eep1 z !y 7 graz+ quietly ) _! %eph]ds1 :ile 8 camels 7 c>ri$ (f by a b& ( ,*aldean robb]s1 & 8 ox5 & asses by a horde ( ,sabeans4 ,& n only did he become a *ildless1 begg>$1 ru9$ man1 b ^u 8 own body ! black leprosy ( ! ,ea/ set its awful m>k1 mak+ him an object hateful & loa?some to look ^u4 ,smitt5 ) sores f ! sole ( 8 foot ev5 unto 8 cr[n1 he sat ap>t1 =sak5 by 8 fri5ds & ev5 by 8 wife4 ,b amid/ ^! awful trials 8 fai? 0 n pro/rat$4 ,:5 ! t]rible tid+s rea*$ him ( ! fate ( 8 h\sehold he said1 9 words ( sublime resignation1 ,! ,"l gave1 & ! ,"l ha? tak5 away1 & bless$ be ! "n ( ! ,"l2 :5 8 wife1 utt]ly unable to be> up1 bade him curse 8 ,mak] & die1 he repli$1 ,:at8 %all we receive good at ! h& ( ,god1 & %all we n receive evil8 7,job i4 #ba1 ii4 #aj74 ,be=e long ! news ( 8 t]rible affliction 0 nois$ abroad1 & ?ree ( 8 old fri5ds1 ,eliphaz f ,teman1 ,bildad f ,%uah1 & ,zoph> ( ,naama?1 came to m\rn ) him & to com=t him4 ,9 _! pres5ce ,job at l5g? brake =? into desp]ate words1 & curs$ ! day ( 8 bir? 7,job iii4 #a74 ,! /orm ( 8 s\l 0 n calm$ by ! sympa?y ( 8 fri5ds4 ,in/ead ( p\r+ 9 ! oil ( com=t1 !y only height5$ 8 griefs by ascrib+ 8 calamities to "s great s91 "s secret guilt1 if n committ$ by himself at lea/ by 8 *ildr51 = :i* he 0 n[ puni%$4 ,a di/9ct "q 0 ?us prop\nd$1 ,is great suff]+ a pro( ( great guilt8 ,job's fri5ds affirm$ x 01 & exhort$ him to rep5t & confess4 ,job d5i$1 & at great l5g? lab\r$ to refute ?is 7,job iv4 #e-xxxii74 ,at ! close ( _! dialogue1 ,elihu1 ano!r & y\ng] fri5d ( ! patri>*1 int]v5$1 to mod]ate betwe5 ! disputants4 ,unable to solve ! problem ( ,job's calamities1 he decl>$ t afflictions1 ev5 :5 n ! direct consequ5ces ( s91 7 int5d$ = good1 & he reprov$ 8 fri5d = ju/ify+ himself r ?an ! ,almighty1 & speak+ unadvis$ly ( ,8 works 7,job xxxii-xxxvii74 ,at l5g? ! ,"l ,himself condesc5d$ to int]pose 9 ! controv]sy4 ,f ! mid/ ( a :irlw9d1 9 words ( incomp>able gr&eur & sublimity1 he sil5c$ ! murmurs ( 8 s]vant1 bidd+ him reflect on ! glory ( creation1 & le>n f ! m>vels ( ! animal k+dom ! /up5d\s p[] & wisdom ( ,him ) :om x is useless = a creat$ be+ to cont5d 7,job xxxviii-xli74 ,!reupon1 9 deep contrition1 ,job ackn[l$g$ 8 error & supplicat$ ! ,div9e p>don = ! bitt]ness & arrogance ( 8 compla9ts4 ,?is p5it5t ackn[l$gm5t 0 accept$1 & ,job's ?ree fri5ds 7 sev]ely reprov$ = _! un*>itable surmises respect+ ! orig9 ( 8 mis=tunes4 ,on ! int]cession1 h[ev]1 ( ! patri>* !y 7 p>don$2 & ,he :o _h suff]$ him to be ?us sorely tri$1 :5 8 trials _h s]v$ ! purpose = :i* !y _h be5 s5t1 once m %[]$ d[n ^u him ! ri*es ( ,8 goodness1 re/or+ him to /ill great] prosp]ity ?an he _h ev5 enjoy$ be=e1 & made him ! fa!r ( sev5 sons & ?ree daught]s#ad1 celebrat$ = _! beauty above all ! maid5s ( ! ,ea/4 ,job surviv$ 8 alt]$ =tunes upw>ds ( #adj ye>s1 & !n1 hav+ se5 8 *ildr5 to ! f\r? g5]ation1 di$ 9 a good old age1 an in/ructive example ( integrity 7,ezek4 xiv4 #ad1 #bj71 & ( pati5ce "u ! mo/ try+ calamities 7,jas4 v4 #aa74 ,,book ,,ii4 ,,! ,,patri>*al ,,age4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,! ,,call ,,( ,,abraham4 ,,g54 ,,xi4 ,b4,c4 #aiba4 ,,!re w always1 p]haps1 be a d\bt z to ! exact p]iod aft] ! ,flood :5 ,job liv$1 b !re c be no d\bt t nei!r 8 con/ancy nor 8 fai?fulness to ! "o true ,god1 7 ! *>act]i/ics ( ! age succe$+ ! ,flood4 ,)9 t5 g5]ations aft] t ev5t mank9d _h aga9 become =getful ( _! ,mak]1 & corrupt$ _! way1 ?reat5+ a fre% outbreak ( viol5ce & irreligion4 ,n[1 h[ev]1 x 0 n ! purpose ( ! ,almighty to visit ! e>? ) any univ]sal judgm5t4 ,9 ! c\nsels ( ,r$emption x 0 ,8 w to select a man1 & ?r\gh him1 a nation1 to be ,8 witness ^u e>?1 to )draw ?is nation f contact ) ! surr\nd+ _w1 to place x "u a special & peculi> con/itution1 to entru/ to x ! gu>dian%ip ( anci5t tru?s & ( future hopes1 & out ( x to br+1 9 ! fulness ( "t 7,gal4 iv4 #d71 ! promis$ ,savi\r ( ! human race4 ,at ?is po9t1 !n1 ,sacr$ ,hi/ory becomes m full1 & its /ream hi!rto sl5d] wid5s into a broad riv]4 ,mighty empires & great nations seem = a :ile to be =gott51 b only because we are n[ to be m especially conc]n$ ) ! hi/ory ( t p>ticul> nation1 9 & ?r\gh :i* all nations ( ! e>? 7 to be bless$ 7,g54 xii4 #c74 ,! man select$ by ! ,almighty to be ! ance/or ( a p de/9$ to ex]t s mom5t\s an influ5ce on ! salvation ( ! _w 0 ,,abraham1 or1 z he 0 fir/ call$1 ,abram1 ! son ( ,t]ah1 :o liv$ 9 ! eigh? g5]ation f ,%em1 9 ,ur ( ! ,*aldees4 ,besides ,abram1 ,t]ah _h two o!r sons1 ,nahor & ,h>an1 b ,abram1 ?\gh m5tion$ fir/1 0 9 all probability ! y\nge/ ( ! ?ree4 ,f ,ur1 :i* may p]haps be id5tifi$ ) ! mod]n ,orfah#ae1 9 upp] ,mesopotamia1 :]e 8 family _h become ta9t$ ) ! g5]ally prevail+ idolatry 7,jo%4 xxiv4 #b1 #ad71 ,t]ah remov$1 & travell+ 9 a s\!rly direction arriv$ at ,h>an or ,*>ran#af1 :]e he /ay$4 ,9 ?is j\rney he 0 accompani$ by 8 son ,abram1 8 daught]-9-law ,s>ai1 & 8 gr&son ,lot1 & seems to h int5d$ to g into ! l& ( ,canaan 7,g54 xi4 #ca71 b ?is 0 prev5t$ by 8 dea? at ,h>an1 :5 he _h rea*$ ! age ( #bje4 ,aft] ?is ev5t1 a /ill m di/9ct intimation ( ! ,div9e ,w 0 made to 8 son ,abram1 bidd+ him leave 8 c\ntry1 8 k9dr$1 & 8 fa!r's h\se1 & g to a l& :i* ,god w\ld %ew him4 ,!re1 said ! ,almighty1 ,i w make ( !e a great nation1 & make ?y "n great1 & 9 !e %all all ! families ( ! e>? be bless$4 ,sev]e z 7 ! h>d%ips :i* ?is call involv$1 pa9ful z x mu/ h be5 to fle% & blood to sev] ! ties :i* b\nd him to 8 family & 8 p1 ,abram did n refuse to foll[ ! ,h& :i* promis$ him guidance1 protection1 & a mighty future4 ,at ! age ( #ge1 ) 8 wife ,s>ai1 8 nephew ,lot1 & all t he possess$1 he left ,h>an1 cross$ ! ,euphrates1 & comm5c$ 8 j\rney s\?w>d & we/w>d t[>ds ! ,l& ( ,promise 7,acts vii4 #d1 #e74 ,?is c\ntry1 ! future home ( ! great nation de/9$ to spr+ f 8 lo9s1 0 9 _m respects em95tly adapt$ = its special mission 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,_w4 ,9 ext5t1 inde$1 x 0 b a n>r[ /rip ( c\ntry1 b a little l>g] ?an ! six nor!rn c\nties ( ,engl&1 be+ ne>ly #ahj miles 9 l5g?#ag1 & #ge miles 9 bread?1 & hav+ an area ( ab\t #ac1fjj ,engli% squ>e miles4 ,b\nd$ on ! we/ by ! ,m$it]ranean ,sea1 on ! nor? by ! m\nta9s ( ,lebanon1 on ! ea/ by ! ,syrian des]t1 on ! s\? by ! wild]ness ( ,arabia1 x 0 situat$ at ! meet+-po9t ( ! two cont95ts ( ,asia & ,africa1 8on ! v outpo/1 on ! extreme/ we/]n edge ( ! ,ea/40 ,x 0 a seclud$ l&4 ,a wild]ness encompass$ x on ! ea/ & s\?1 m\nta9s %ut x 9 on ! nor?1 & ! 8,great ,sea0 :i* wa%$ its we/]n %ore 0 ! t]ror r ?an ! ?or\ghf>e ( anci5t nations4 8,unlike ! coa/ ( ,europe1 & especially ( ,greece1 x _h no ind5tations1 no w9d+ creeks1 no deep hav5s#ah10 b "o small portt ( ,joppa) :i* to tempt ! m>9] f ! we/4 ,b :ile ?us em95tly adapt$ to be ! 8sil5t & retir$ nurs]y ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god#ai10 x 0 9 ! v c5tre ( ! activity ( ! anci5t _w1 9 ! mid/ ( ! nations1 & ! c\ntries t 7 r\nd ab\t x 7,ezek4 v4 #e74 ,on ! ,s\? 0 ! great empire ( ,egypt1 on ! ,nor?-ea/ ! ris+ k+dom ( ,assyria4 ,nei!r ( ^! great nations c\ld communicate ) ! o!r )\t pass+ ?r\gh ,pale/9e1 & s le>n+ some?+ ( its peculi> in/itutions & religion2 & :5 ! fulness ( "t 0 come no c\ntry 0 bett] suit$1 f its position at ! extreme/ v]ge ( ! ,ea/]n ,_w1 to be ! />t+-po9t :5ce ! glad tid+s ( ,r$emption might be proclaim$ to all nations#bj4 ,moreov]1 n>r[ z 7 its limits1 & seclud$ z 0 its position1 x yet pres5t$ a great] v>iety ( surface1 sc5]y & temp]ature ?an is to be f\nd 9 any o!r "p ( ! _w1 & ne$$ n to dep5d on o!r c\ntries = any?+ t ei!r ! luxuries or actual wants ( its inhabitants requir$4 ,f\r broadly m>k$ longitud9al regions divid$ its surface4 7i7 ,fir/1 !re 0 ! l[ pla9 ( ! we/]n sea-coa/1 broad t[>ds ! s\?1 & gradually n>r[+ t[>ds ! nor?1 fam\s = ! ,%ephelah 7! l[ c\ntry7 ) its wav+ corn-fields1 & ! vale ( ,%>on 7level c\ntry71 ! g>d5 ( ,pale/9e4 ,f ?is 0 an asc5t to 7ii7 a /rip ( table-l&1 e "p ( :i* 0 m or less undulat+1 b increas+ 9 elevation f nor? to s\?#ba1 & brok5 only by ! pla9 ( ,jezreel or ,esdraelon4 ,to ?is succe$$ a rapid desc5t into 7iii7 a deep fissure or valley1 ?r\gh :i* ! ,jordan 7! desc5d]71 ! only riv] ( importance 9 ! c\ntry1 ru%es f its s\rce at ! base ( ,h]mon into ! ,dead ,sea1 ! surface ( :i* is no less ?an #acaf feet bel[ t ( ! ,m$it]ranean#bb4 ,h5ce 0 a second asc5t to 7iv7 a /rip ( table-l& on ! ea/ simil> to t on ! we/1 & seem+ ) its range ( purple-t9t$ m\nta9s to ov]hang ,j]usalem itself4 ,cr[n$ by ! =e/s & upl& pa/ures ( ,gilead & ,ba%an1 ?is ea/]n table-l& gradually melt$ into ! des]t :i* roll$ betwe5 x & ! valley ( ,mesopotamia4 ,?us )9 a v small space 7 cr[d$ ! mo/ div]se features ( natural sc5]y1 & ! mo/ v>i$ products4 ,x 0 a good l&1 a l& ( brooks ( wat]1 ( f\nta9s & dep?s t spr+ out ( valleys & hills1 a l& fl[+ ) milk & honey 7,deut4 viii4 #g-i2 xi4 #aj-ab74 ,! l[ pla9s yield$ luxuriant crops ( :eat & b>ley1 ( rye & maize2 on ! table-l&s ) _! equable & mod]ate climate grew ! v9e1 ! olive1 ! fig1 ! almond1 ! pomegranate2 9 ! tropical neighb\rhood ( ,j]i*o fl\ri%$ ! palm-tree & ! balsam2 :ile ! noble c$> wav$ on ! m\nta9s ( ,lebanon4 ,su* 0 ! ,l&1 seclud$ & yet c5tral1 n>r[ & yet wond]fully div]sifi$ alike 9 its natural features & its products1 :i!r ! ,almighty n[ bade ,abram direct 8 /eps4 ,/rik+ across ! great ,syrian des]t1 ! patri>* kept on 8 s\?w>d c\rse1 & hav+ cross$ ! ,jordan1 pass$ ?r\gh ! l&1 till he came to ,%e*em#bc1 situat$ betwe5 ! m\nta9s ,ebal & ,g]izim4 ,?is spot1 de/9$ aft]w>ds to be s celebrat$1 0 !n only m>k$ by ! maje/ic oak ( ,moreh1 probably a ,canaaniti% *ief1 b its _m f\nta9s1 rills1 & wat]-c\rses#bd made x !n1 z x ev] has be5 s9ce1 a natural pa/ure-gr\nd = flocks & h]ds2 & "h ,abram halt$1 & le>nt t he _h rea*$ ! goal ( 8 long j\rney4 ,?is l&1 said ,god1 ,i w give unto ?y se$2 & at ,%e*em ! patri>* built 8 fir/ alt> to ! ,"l 9 ! 8,l& ( ,promise#be0 7,g54 xii4 #f1 #g74 ,!nce he aft]w>ds remov$ s\?w>d a di/ance ( ab\t tw5ty miles1 to ! /rong m\nta9 c\ntry ea/ ( ,be!l1 or z x 0 !n call$ ,luz2 "o ( ! f9e/ tracts ( ! l& = pa/urage1 & "h he erect$ 8 second alt> unto ! ,"l4 ,dur+ 8 soj\rn 9 ?is neighb\rhood he le>nt t1 ?\gh ! heir ( mighty promises1 he 0 n to be exempt f 8 %>e ( trials & disappo9tm5ts4 ,! fir/ t befell him 0 a griev\s fam9e1 caus$ probably by a failure ( ! usual ra9s2 9 consequ5ce ( :i*1 f9d+ himself unable to support 8 num]\s dep5d5ts1 he resolv$1 ?\gh )\t direct ,div9e sugge/ion1 to g d[n into ,egypt1 !n1 z always1 ! f]tile gran>y ( ! neighb\r+ nations4 ,z he drew ne> ! l& ( ! mighty ,ph>aohs1 he reflect$ t ! beauty ( 8 wife might expose h] to dang] f ! s5sual1 voluptu\s ,egyptians1 & "u ! influ5ce ( ^! appreh5sions p]suad$ h] to /oop to an unwor?y equivocation1 & give h]self out z 8 si/]4 ,:at he anticipat$ came to pass4 ,! pr9ces ( ,egypt beheld ! woman t %e 0 fair1 & recomm5d$ h] to _! mon>*1 by :om %e 0 tak5 into 8 palace1 :ile num]\s pres5ts ( cattle & %eep 7 s5t to h] suppos$ bro!r4 ,b ! mon>* f\nd t ! com+ ( ! /rang] into 8 palace involv$ him 9 s]i\s tr\bles1 ! ,"l plagu$ ,ph>aoh ) great plagues1 till1 hav+ asc]ta9$ ! true relation betwe5 h] & ,abram1 he s5t h] back to h] husb&1 ) a /rong rebuke to ! latt] = ! deception he _h practis$4 ,h[ long aft] ?is ,abram /ay$ 9 ,egypt we are n told4 ,b at l5g? 8 weal? 9 cattle1 & gold & silv]1 hav+ mat]ially increas$1 he quitt$ ! c\ntry1 & once m took up 8 abode on 8 =m] camp+-gr\nd betwe5 ,be!l & ,ai4 ,hi!rto 8 nephew ,lot _h accompani$ him 9 all 8 w&]+s1 b n[ ! increas+ numb]s ( _! flocks & h]ds g5]at$ a qu>rel betwe5 _! respective h]dsm51 & x 0 pla9ly necess>y t !y %\ld sep>ate4 ,) *>act]i/ic g5]osity ,abram bade 8 nephew take ! fir/ *oice1 & select = himself1 :e!r on ! left h& or ! "r1 a place = 8 new abode4 ,f ! high m\nta9-range#bf to ! ea/ ( ,be!l1 :]e !y 7 !n encamp$1 ,lot lift$ up 8 eyes & look$ d[n ^u ! wide & well-wat]$ pla9 s\? ( ! ,jordan1 !n a v g>d5 ( ! ,"l1 l ! l& ( ,egypt 7,g54 xiii4 #aj7 !y _h s lately left4 ,z yet no t]rible convulsion _h effac$ ! site ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah & ! o!r cities ( ! pla94 ,fair & f]tile ! covet$ possession /ret*$ onw>ds unto ,zo>1 & 9 spite ( ! notori\s wick$ness ( ! inhabitants ,lot *ose x = 8 abode1 & ! two sep>at$ !mselves ! "o f ! o!r4 ,?\gh ,abram 0 ?us left to wait alone = ! fulfilm5t ( ! ,promise1 he 0 n =gott5 by ! ,god 9 :om he tru/$4 ,a m full & m def9ite promise 0 n[ v\*saf$ to him4 ,lift up ?9e eyes1 said ! ,almighty1 & look f place to place :]e ?\ art1 nor?w>d1 & s\?w>d1 & ea/w>d1 & we/w>d2 all ! l& :i* ?\ see/ to !e w ,i give x1 & to ?y se$ = ev]2 & ,i w make ?y se$ z ! du/ ( ! e>?1 s t if a man c numb] ! du/ ( ! e>?1 !n %all ?y se$ also be numb]$ 7,g54 xiii4 #ad-ag74 ,?us enc\rag$1 ! ,fri5d ( ,god 7,jas4 ii4 #bc7 remov$ 8 t5t1 & travell+ s\?w>d took up 8 abode "u ! spread+ t]eb9?#bg ( ,mamre1 an ,amorite pr9ce 7,g54 xiv4 #ac1 #bd71 ne> ,hebron1 or z x 0 !n call$ ,kirja?-,arba1 ! ,city ( ,arba ! fa!r ( ,anak & ! prog5itor ( ! giant ,anakim 7,g54 xxiii4 #b2 xxxv4 #bg2 ,jo%4 xiv4 #ae74 ,:ile dwell+ peacefully 9 ?is neighb\rhood1 :i* l all o!r places he hall[$ ) an alt> to ,jehovah1 he receiv$ "o day unexpect$ tid+s ( 8 nephew ,lot4 ,! *iefs ( ! five cities 9 ! tropical valley ( ! ,jordan1 ,,sodom1 ,,gomorrah1 ,,admah1 ,,zeboim1 & ,,belah1 _h = twelve ye>s be5 subject to ,,*$orlaom]1 a p[]ful k+ ( ,elam or ,mesopotamia4 ,b !y _h lately unit$ toge!r to ?r[ (f 8 yoke4 ,!reupon ! ,k+ ( ,elam1 aid$ by ?ree o!r conf$]ate *iefs1 proce$$ to make w> aga9/ ! s\!rn k+s4 ,sweep+ d[n on a sudd5 =ay1 he smote ! c\ntries on ! ea/]n upl&s ( ! ,jordan & ! s\!rn region ( ,m\nt ,seir4 ,return+ !nce he ravag$ all ! c\ntry ( ! ,amalekites1 & ) 8 alli$ *iefs met ! k+s ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah 9 pit*$ battle 9 ! ,vale ( ,siddim1 probably at ! nor?-we/ corn] ( ! ,dead ,sea4 ,! five s\!rn k+s 7 utt]ly r\t$1 & ) mu* spoil & _m captives ! ,assyrian invad] comm5c$ 8 return nor?w>ds4 ,x 0 ! news ( ?is sudd5 invasion :i* n[ rea*$ ! e>s ( ,abram4 ,)\t los+ a mom5t he in/antly arm$ 8 #cah tra9$ s]vants1 &1 aid$ by ! conf$]ate *ief ,mamre & 8 bro!rs ,e%col & ,an]1 arose & pursu$ ! ,assyrians by night4 ,! latt] _h 9 ! meantime rea*$ ! neighb\rhood ( ! ,sidonian ,lai%1 f> up 9 ! nor!rn m\nta9s4 ,?i!r1 h[ev]1 ,abram pursu$ !m1 & fall+ ^u !m sudd5ly1 :ile all unconsci\s ( com+ dang]1 he smote !m & *as$ !m to ,hobah1 on ! left ( ,damascus4 ,!nce1 ) ! recov]$ captives1 among/ :om 0 ,lot1 he return$1 & at ! ,k+'s ,dale1 n f> f ,hebron1 0 met by ! ,k+ ( ,sodom1 accompani$ by a my/]i\s p]sonage1 :o n[ meets u = ! fir/ & only "t1 nam$ ,,mel*is$ec1 a k+ ( ,salem & prie/ ( ! ,mo/ ,high ,god4 ,! sudd5 appe>ance ( "o ?us unit+ ! k+ly & prie/ly functions1 ( ^: orig9 & family we "k no?+1 has l$ to mu* speculation4 ,putt+ aside m improbable conjectures1 we may p]haps conclude t he 0 an em95t ,canaaniti% pr9ce 9 ! l9e ( ,ham1 :o _h ma9ta9$ ! pure wor%ip ( ! ,"o true ,god1 & :o1 accord+ to a cu/om n uncommon 9 patri>*al times1 0 at once k+ & prie/#bh4 ,a suffici5t pro( ( 8 high dignity is af=d$ by ! fact t to him ! patri>* ,abram rev]5tly gave ti!s ( all t he _h tak5 9 8 late successful exp$ition1 & receiv$ 8 solemn bless+ 7,heb4 vii4 #b1 #f74 ,be=e !y p>t$ ! ,k+ ( ,sodom press$ ,abram to take a portion ( ! spoil z 8 rew>d4 ,?is1 h[ev]1 ! latt] ) 8 usual g5]osity firmly decl9$2 he w\ld take no?+1 f a ?read ev5 to a %oelat*et 7,g54 xiv4 #bc71 save only a portion = 8 allies1 ! *iefs ,an]1 ,e%col1 & ,mamre1 & !n return$ to ! %ade ( ! oak or t]eb9? ne> ,hebron4 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,life ,,( ,,abraham ,,cont9u$4 ,,g54 ,,xv4-,,xxv4 ,b4,c4 #aiac-ahbb4 ,,we n[ ent] on ano!r & a diff]5t sc5e 9 ! hi/ory ( ,abram4 ,he _h be5 victori\s ov] ! ,assyrian k+s2 he _h gott5 him hon\r z ! prompt av5g] ( inju/ice & oppression be=e ! *iefs ( ! l& 9 :i* he 0 a pilgrim & a soj\rn]2 he _h be5 solemnly bless$ by ! ,k+ ( ,righte\sness2 b :]e 0 ! fulfilm5t ( ! promise = :i* he _h s long be5 wait+8 ,he _h no son1 no s+le pl$ge ( ! mighty nation de/9$ to spr+ f 8 lo9s4 ,:51 !re=e1 8 all-m]ciful ,guide appe>$ to him aga9 9 vision1 to assure him ( safety & protection1 he c\ld n re/ra9 ! deep sorr[ ( 8 he>t1 & m\rnfully compla9$ t 9 place ( a son1 "o born 9 8 h\se1 probably ,eliez] ( ,damascus1 w\ld be 8 heir4 ,on ?is occasion ! ,almighty n only solemnly assur$ ,8 despond+ s]vant t a son %\ld be born to him1 an e>ne/ ( a se$ z num]\s z ! />s ( heav51 & t ! l& on :i* he walk$ %\ld und\bt$ly be _! inh]itance1 b1 z 9 ! case ( ,noah aft] ! ,flood1 he v\*saf$ to him an outw>d & visible sign to /r5g!n & support 8 fai?4 ,he bade ! patri>* take a heif]1 a ram1 & a %e-goat1 ea* ?ree ye>s old1 toge!r ) a turtle-dove & a "y pigeon1 & aft] divid+ !m all1 except ! birds1 to lay !m piece by piece ov] aga9/ ! o!r4 ,famili>1 d\btless1 ) ?is anci5t me?od ( ratify+ a cov5ant1 ,abram did z ! ,"l _h told him1 slew ! victims1 & laid ! divid$ portions 9 ord]4 ,!n f morn+ until ev5+ he wat*$ !m1 & f "t to "t drove away ! birds ( prey :i* hov]$ ov] !m4 ,at l5g? ! sun w5t d[n1 & a deep sleep fell ^u him1 & a horror ( great d>kness ga!r$ ar\nd him4 ,amid/ ! deep5+ gloom !re appe>$ to him a ,smok+ ,furnace & a ,burn+ ,lamp pass+ along ! space betwe5 ! divid$ victims4 ,pres5tly a ,voice came to him tell+ him t 8 se$ %\ld be a /rang] 9 a l& t 0 n !irs1 t !re !y %\ld suff] affliction #djj ye>s2 t aft]w>ds1 9 ! f\r? g5]ation1 :5 ! cup ( ! ,amorites 0 full1 !y %\ld come out ) great sub/ance1 return to ! spot :]e ! patri>* n[ 01 & ent] on _! promis$ inh]itance4 ,?us1 amid/ m+l$ light & gloom1 ! ance/or ( ! elect nation 0 w>n$ ( ! *equ]$ =tunes :i* await$ 8 prog5y1 :ile at ! same "t he 0 assur$ ( ! ultimate fulfilm5t ( ! ,promise1 & ! actual b\nd>ies ( ! l&s ( 8 inh]itance 7 m>k$ out f ! riv] ( ,egypt to ! di/ant ,euphrates2 & 9 ?is confid5ce ,abram 0 cont5t to possess 8 s\l 9 pati5ce 7,lk4 xxi4 #ai74 ,z yet1 x w be obs]v$1 x _h n be5 expressly said t 8 wife ,s>ai 0 ! de/9$ "m ( ! long-promis$ son4 ,z ! prospect1 !re=e1 ( h] contribut+ to ! fulfilm5t ( ! ,promise became m & m remote1 %e seems to h conclud$ t ?is hon\r 0 n res]v$ = h]1 & accord+ly p]suad$ h] husb& to take h] h&maid1 ,,hag>1 an ,egyptian1 z a second>y wife1 t by h] he might obta9 :at 0 d5i$ h]self4 ,abram compli$ ) h] sugge/ion1 & ,hag> conceiv$2 b ! consequ5ces did n t5d to increase ! patri>*'s happ9ess4 ,9 a mom5t ( elation ,hag> mock$ h] mi/ress1 & ,s>ai dealt h>dly ) h]1 till %e fl$ f h] into ! s\!rn wild]ness1 on ! way t l$ to h] native l&4 ,!re1 z %e halt$ ne> a f\nta9 ( wat]1 an angel ( ! ,"l met h]1 & bade h] return & submit h]self to h] mi/ress1 assur+ h] at ! same "t t %e %\ld give bir? to a son1 :om %e 0 to call ,,i%mael 7:om ,god he>s74 ,?\gh ! son ( a bondwoman 7,gal4 iv4 #bb1 #bc71 no mean future lay be=e him2 he %\ld become ! ance/or ( a num]\s se$1 :o1 l himself1 w\ld be true rov+ sons ( ! des]t1 _! h& aga9/ e man1 & e man's h& aga9/ !m4 ,9 remembrance ( ?is incid5t ,hag> nam$ ! f\nta9 ,be]-lahai-roi1 7! well ( ! ,god t appe>e?71 & return$ to ! t5ts ( ,s>ah1 :]e1 9 process ( "t %e gave bir? to ,i%mael1 :5 ,abram 0 #hf ye>s old4 ,aga9 ?irte5 ye>s roll$ away1 & /ill ! ,promise 0 n fulfill$4 ,b :5 hope might almo/ h ceas$ to hope1 ,god appe>$ once m to ,abram1 recapitulat$ ! ma9 outl9e ( ! ,cov5ant-,promise1 *ang$ 8 "n f ,abram 7a high fa!r71 to ,,abraham 7! fa!r ( a multitude71 & assur$ him t at l5g? ! long-expect$ "t 0 well-nigh come4 ,b 9 prospect ( ! peculi> bless+ ab\t to be be/[$ ^u him1 he himself1 & all 8 se$ aft] him1 mu/ c>ry ab\t ) !m a p]petual pl$ge ( _! cov5ant relation to ,jehovah4 ,! rite ( ,circumcision mu/ n[ be adopt$ by him1 & in/ead ( be+ ! badge ( any fav\r$ class among/ ! nation de/9$ to spr+ f 8 lo9s1 01 on pa9 ( excommunication1 to be op5 to ! l[lie/ memb] ( ! ,hebrew commonweal?1 ev5 to ! bond-s]vant & ! /rang]4 ,at ! same "t x 0 intimat$ to ! patri>* t 8 wife ,s>ai1 ^: "n also 0 n[ *ang$ to ,,s>ah 7pr9cess71 & no o!r1 0 to be ! "m ( ! promis$ *ild1 t x w\ld be born dur+ ! next ye>1 & be call$ ,isaac 7,laught]72 :ile ,i%mael also1 = :om ,abraham _h pray$1 w\ld n be =gott51 b be a p>tak] 9 ! ,div9e bless+1 & become ! fa!r ( twelve pr9ces1 ! ance/ors ( a great nation4 ,!reupon ,abraham compli$ ) ! ,div9e comm&1 & 0 circumcis$1 toge!r ) ,i%mael1 n[ ?irte5 ye>s ( age1 & all ! male memb]s ( 8 h\sehold4 ,%ortly aft] ?is1 z ! patri>* sat1 9 ! heat ( ! day1 "u ! oak ( ,mamre1 he receiv$ a visit f ?ree my/]i\s ,/rang]s1 :om he ent]ta9$ ) becom+ hospitality4 ,! meal ov] :i* he _h ha/ily prep>$1 "o ( !m inquir$ = 8 wife1 & =mally ann\nc$ t )9 ! ye> %e w\ld be ! "m ( a son4 ,8 words 7 ov]he>d by ,s>ah1 & %e laugh$ incr$ul\sly at ! possibility ( su* an ev5t1 b 0 !reupon reprov$ by ! ,speak]1 & assur$ 9 a /ill m confid5t mann] ( ! fulfilm5t ( ,8 ^w4 ,!n ! ,?ree left ! t5t & turn$ _! /eps ea/w>d t[>ds ,sodom4 ,abraham accompani$ !m1 & on ! way "o ( !m1 9 :om he recognis$ no o!r ?an ! ,angel ( ! ,cov5ant1 in=m$ him ( ! real purport ( ?is visit to ! cities :]e 8 nephew ,lot _h tak5 up 8 abode4 ,! s9 ( ^! cities 0 v great1 & _! cup 0 n[ full2 _! inhabitants _h we>i$ !mselves ) wick$ness1 & _! lic5ti\sness & iniquity call$ to ,heav5 = a visible revelation ( ,div9e wra?1 & judgm5t 0 n[ ev5 at ! door4 ,in=m$ ( ! imp5d+ doom ! ,fri5d ( ,god drew ne>1 & ) m>vell\s boldness bl5d$ ) ! deepe/ humility plead$ ) ! ,almighty = ! guilty cities4 ,p]adv5ture !re might be f\nd !re9 at lea/ fifty1 or =ty-five1 or =ty1 or ?irty1 or tw5ty1 or ev5 t5 righte\s s\ls1 w\ld ! ,"l ( all ! e>? sp>e !m = t5's sake8 ,!reupon he 0 assur$ t if only t5 righte\s s\ls c\ld be f\nd ! cities %\ld be sp>$4 ,:ile he 0 ?us plead+ ) ,god1 ! two o!r angels ent]$ ,sodom1 & 7 hospitably ent]ta9$ by ,lot4 ,b _! cele/ial beauty only s]v$ to excite ! wick$ness ( ! inhabitants1 :o surr\nd$ ,lot's h\se1 &1 9 spite ( 8 e>ne/ expo/ulations1 w\ld h (f]$ !m p]sonal viol5ce _h !y n be5 sudd5ly /rick5 ) bl9dness4 ,z ! night wore on1 8 visitors assur$ ,lot ( ! c]ta9 de/ruction ( ! city1 & w>n$ him to ga!r toge!r ) all spe$ e memb] ( 8 family if he w\ld save !m f ! imp5d+ judgm5t4 ,lot did z he 0 advis$2 b 8 w>n+ 0 lo/ ^u 8 sons-9-law & 8 daught]s-9-law1 & he seem$ unto !m z "o t mock$4 ,:5 ! day dawn$1 ! angels broke (f any fur!r delay by lay+ hold on him1 & 8 wife1 & 8 two daught]s1 & hav+ dragg$ !m =? beyond ! city1 bade !m flee to ! neighb\r+ m\nta9 range if !y w\ld n be consum$4 ,b ?i!r ,lot 0 afraid to flee1 & 9 compliance ) 8 urg5t entreaty 0 p]mitt$ to betake himself to ! t[n ( ,bela1 or ,zo> 7,little71 on ! s\!rn extremity ( ! ,dead ,sea4 ,! sun rose z he ent]$ ?is city ( refuge1 & !n ! ,"l ra9$ ^u ,sodom & ,gomorrah brim/one & fire out ( heav51 & utt]ly swept away by an awful convulsion e trace ( ! guilty cities & _! inhabitants1 ! site ( :i* became h5ce=? a p]petual desolation4 ,few z 7 ! remnants ( ?is fe>ful ov]?r[1 yet "o ( ^! few fail$ to rea* ! little city ( refuge4 ,9 spite ( ! ,angel's reit]at$ w>n+1 ,lot's wife l+]$1 look$ back1 &1 caught by ! advanc+ sulphur\s tide1 0 smo!r$ z %e /ood1 & became a pill> ( salt 7,g54 xix4 #bf2 ,lk4 xvii4 #cb74 ,z = ,lot himself1 afraid to dwell ev5 9 ,zo>1 he fl$ ) 8 two daught]s to ! ea/]n m\nta9s1 & became ! fa!r ( two sons1 ,moab & ,b5-,ammi1 ! ance/ors ( two p[]ful nations! ,moabites & ,ammonites4 ,%ortly aft] ?is t]rible judgm5t1 ,abraham left ! oak ( ,mamre1 :]e he _h s long encamp$1 & j\rney$ 9 a s\!rly direction t[>ds ,g]>1 betwe5 ,kade% & ,%ur1 at t "t ! pr9cipal seat ( ! ,phili/9es1 ^: *ief 0 kn[n by ! h]$it>y title ( ,abimele*1 or ,fa!r-,k+#bi4 ,"u ! same appreh5sions :i* he _h felt :5 draw+ nigh to ,egypt1 ,abraham wi%$ t ,s>ah %\ld pass = 8 si/]1 & aga9 expos$ h] to imm95t risk4 ,b1 z be=e1 ! ,"l m]cifully int]v5$1 & ! ,phili/9e *ief re/or$ 8 wife to ! patri>*1 toge!r ) ample pres5ts 7,g54 xx4 #ad-af74 ,at l5g? ! "t _h come = :i* ,abraham1 n[ upw>ds ( #ajj ye>s ( age1 _h s long wait$4 ,ei!r at ,g]> or ,be]%eba1 ,s>ah gave bir? to ! *ild ( promise1 :o 0 duly circumcis$ on ! eigh? day1 & nam$ ,,isaac 7,laught]7 accord+ to ! ,div9e comm&4 ,at ! fea/ giv5 on ! occasion ( 8 wean+1 ,i%mael mock$1 or 9 "s way insult$ ! *ild4 ,?is act1 obs]v$ by ,s>ah1 r\s$ all h] animosity1 & %e dem&$ ! in/ant dismissal ( ! boy & 8 "m4 ,?\gh sorely aga9/ 8 w1 ,abraham1 advis$ by ,god1 yield$ to 8 wife1 & e>ly on ! foll[+ morn+ ,hag> & h] son 7 s5t away to w&] 9 ! wild]ness ( ,be]%eba4 ,9 a %ort "t ! wat] 9 h] sk9-bottle 0 sp5t1 & ! boy torm5t$ ) ?ir/ seem$ at ! po9t ( dea?4 ,unable to endure ! sight ( 8 suff]+s1 ,hag> laid him "u ! %ade ( ! des]t %rubs1 & sat d[n ab\t a b[%ot (f4 ,b ! boy 0 n ?us to die2 ,god he>d 8 cry1 & ! angel ( ! ,"l call$ to ,hag> out ( heav51 & bade h] n despair4 ,at ! same "t h] eyes 7 op5$ to disc]n a well ( wat]1 ) :i* %e fill$ h] bottle & gave ! lad dr9k4 ,?us 8 life 0 pres]v$1 & he grew & prosp]$1 & dwelt 9 ! wild des]t ( ,p>an1 ne> ,m\nt ,s9ai1 & 0 r5[n$ = 8 skill 9 ! use ( ! b[4 ,m>ry+ an ,egyptian he became ! fa!r ( twelve sons & "o daught] 7,g54 xxv4 #ac-ae2 xxviii4 #i2 xxxvi4 #c71 ! ance/ors ( ! *ief portion ( ! wild ,arab tribes1 liv+ by w>like =ays & plund]1 _! h& aga9/ e man1 & e man's h& aga9/ !m4 ,mean:ile ,abraham 0 liv+ 9 peace & security1 fe>$ & respect$ by 8 ,phili/9e neighb\rs 9 ! s\? c\ntry1 ne> ,be]%eba1 :5 a f> ke5] trial befell him ?an any he _h yet exp]i5c$4 ,! call f 8 own c\ntry1 ! fam9e t drove him into ,egypt1 ! des]tion ( ,lot1 ! long def]r+ ( ! promis$ se$1 ! sep>ation f ,i%mael1 all ^! _h be5 sore trials to fle% & blood4 ,b n[1 :5 ! hope ( 8 life seem$ at l5g? to h be5 ga9$1 he 0 comm&$ to take 8 son1 8 only son ,isaac a ?ree days' j\rney into ! l& ( ,moriah1 & (f] him up z a burnt-(f]+ on "o ( ! m\nta9s t %\ld be %[n him4 ,utt]ly inexplicable z ?is comm& mu/ h seem$1 & indescribably pa9ful to 8 feel+s1 ! patri>*'s tru/ 9 ,god did n falt]4 ,assur$ t ,he :o _h call$ him into be+ c\ld1 if x pleas$ ,him1 raise up 8 son ev5 f ! dead 7,heb4 xi4 #ai71 he rose up e>ly 9 ! morn+1 clave ! wood = ! sacrifice1 saddl$ 8 ass1 & ) two "y m5 & ,isaac comm5c$ 8 j\rney4 ,on ! ?ird day he lift$ up 8 eyes1 & beheld ! spot af> (f2 !reupon leav+ ! "y m5 beh9d1 he laid ! wood ^u 8 son1 & ) ! fire 9 8 h&1 & a knife1 asc5d$ ! m\nta9 to ! spot#cj ( :i* ,god _h told him4 ,m>vell+ t no victim _h be5 br\ght1 b assur$ t a lamb w\ld be provid$ = a burnt-(f]+1 ,isaac accompani$ 8 fa!r to ! summit1 & :5 ! alt> _h be5 built & ! wood laid !reon1 submitt$ )\t a murmur to be b\nd & plac$ ^u x4 ,ano!r mom5t & ! fa!r's h& 0 actually out/ret*$ to slay 8 son1 :5 a voice f heav5 arre/$ him1 & bade him =be> to proce$ fur!r1 see+ t ! end = :i* ?is my/]i\s trial _h be5 s5t 0 n[ ga9$1 = ,abraham _h n )held 8 only son1 b giv5 pro( ( 8 will+ness to surr5d] ev5 him to ! ,div9e call4 ,at ! same mom5t ! patri>* look$1 & beheld beh9d him a ram caught 9 a ?icket by its horns1 :i* he took & (f]$ z a burnt-(f]+ in/ead ( 8 son4 ,9 memory ( ?is ev5tful day he nam$ ! place ,jehovah-,jireh1 i4e4 ,jehovah w see or provide1 & aga9 receiv$ ! assurance ( ! ,div9e bless+ ^u himself & 8 future desc5dants1 :o %\ld be multipli$ z ! />s ( heav51 & z ! s& ^u ! sea%ore1 & become ! *annel ( bless+s to all ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,?is is ! culm9at+ po9t 9 ,abraham's life4 ,implicit tru/ 9 ! ,mo/ ,high1 unfalt]+ ob$i5ce to ,8 w1 _h nev] be5 m signally display$1 & 8 fai? 0 c\nt$ to him = righte\sness 7,rom4 iv4 #c1 #i74 ,f ?is "t 8 c\rse 0 calm & peaceful4 ,leav+ ,be]%eba he turn$ nor?w>ds1 & once m abode "u ! oak ( ,mamre4 ,"h he lo/ ! p>tn] ( 8 long & ev5tful c>e]4 ,at ! age ( #abg 7! only in/ance 9 :i* ! age ( a woman is record$ 9 ,scripture7 ,s>ah di$1 & 0 laid 9 ! cave ( ! field ( ,ma*pelah1 a spot n[ cov]$ by ! ,mosque ( ,hebron1 :i* ,abraham b\ght = #djj %ekels ( silv]1 = a possession ( a bury+-place1 ( ,ephron ! ,hittite4 ,s deep 0 ! respect ( ! *ildr5 ( ,he? = ! mighty pr9ce :o _h s long liv$ among !m1 t 9 spite ( ! usual ,ori5tal jeal\sy on ?is po9t !y w\ld will+ly h p]mitt$ him to bury 8 dead 9 ! *oice/ ( _! own sepul*res4 ,b ?is ,abraham decl9$1 & ! ,cave ( ,ma*pelah ) ! surr\nd+ field 0 made ov] to him = a possession = ev]#ca4 ,?ree ye>s aft]w>ds1 anxi\s to prev5t an alliance betwe5 8 son & any ( ! ,canaaniti% nations1 he s5t ! elde/ s]vant ( 8 h\se1 probably ,eliez] ( ,damascus1 into ,mesopotamia1 to ! city ( ,nahor 8 bro!r1 to procure f !nce a wife = him4 ,8 s]vant fai?fully dis*>g$ 8 commission1 & ! piety he display$ reflect+ ! goodness ( ! patri>* himself 0 rew>d$4 ,at a well outside ! city ( ,h>an he met ,,rebekah1 ! daught] ( ,be?uel#cb ! son ( ,nahor1 go+ =? ) h] pit*] on h] %\ld] to draw wat]4 ,9 answ] to 8 inquiries %e told him :o %e 01 & conduct$ him to ! h\se ( h] bro!r ,laban4 ,!re he rec\nt$ all t _h befall5 8 ma/] 9 ! l& ( 8 pilgrimage1 & made kn[n ! purpose ( 8 err&4 ,rebekah1 :5 ask$ by h] bro!r & "m1 ann\nc$ h] read9ess to accompany ! s]vant to ! t5ts ( ,abraham1 & 9 ! c\rse ( "t became ,isaac's wife 7,g54 xxiv474 ,be=e long ,abraham himself also m>ri$ aga91 & by ,,keturah 8 second wife1 became ! fa!r ( six *ildr51 ,zimran1 ,jok%an1 ,m$an1 ,midian1 ,i%bak1 & ,%uah 7,g54 xxv4 #b71 ! ance/ors ( ,arabian & ,midianiti% tribes4 ,le/ !y %\ld dispute ! inh]itance ) ,isaac1 ! prud5t patri>*1 :ile he yet liv$1 pres5t$ !m ) gifts1 & s5t !m away into ! s\?-ea/ c\ntry 7,g54 xxv4 #f7 :]e _! desc5dants settl$ along ! bord]s ( ! ,elanitic ,gulf 9 consid]able numb]s4 ,& !n ! ,fa!r ( ! ,fai?ful1 ! ,fri5d ( ,god1 be+ #age ye>s old1 _h rea*$ ! t]m ( life allott$ to him4 ,9 a good old age1 & full ( ye>s1 he 0 ga!r$ unto 8 p1 & 0 laid by ,isaac & ,i%mael also1 :o _h come up f ! wild des]t ( ,p>an to assi/ 9 ^! la/ sad (fices1 by ! side ( 8 belov$ ,s>ah1 9 ! cave ( ,ma*pelah#cc4 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,! ,,hi/ory ,,( ,,isaac4 ,,g54 ,,xxv4-,,xxvii4 ,b4,c4 #ahbb-agfj4 ,,= n9ete5 ye>s aft] _! m>riage ,isaac & ,rebekah 7 *ildless4 ,b at l5g?1 9 answ] to e>ne/ pray]1 ,rebekah became ! "m ( tw9 sons1 ,,esau 7hairy1 r\gh7 & ,,jacob 7he t holds by ! heel1 or supplant]74 ,! bitt] enmity aft]w>ds to exi/ betwe5 ! bro!rs 0 =e%ad[$ ev5 be=e _! bir?1 & z !y grew ! diff]5ce 9 _! *>act]s became /ill m prom95t4 ,esau became a cunn+ hunt]1 wild & d>+1 ev5 z 8 r\gh & robu/ frame betok5$1 revell+ l a true son ( ! des]t 9 ! excitem5t ( ! *ase4 ,jacob1 on ! o!r h&1 0 a quiet dome/ic y\?1 dwell+ 9 t5ts1 ! fav\rite ( 8 "m1 :ile ,esau1 by a n uncommon caprice ( affection1 0 ! fav\rite ( ! g5tle retir+ ,isaac1 ^: ke5 reli% = sav\ry food 0 gratifi$ by 8 success 9 ! hunt+-field 7,g54 xxv4 #bd-bh74 ,x is 9 connection ) 8 fav\rite pursuit t ,esau fir/ attracts our notice4 ,z ! elde/ son he _h sev]al important privileges4 ,he held sup]ior rank 9 ! family 7,g54 xlix4 #c71 & w\ld succe$ to a d\ble portion ( 8 fa!r's prop]ty 7,g54 xlviii4 #bb2 ,deut4 xxi4 #ag72 8 also 01 9 all probability1 ! prie/ly (fice 7,num4 viii4 #ag-ai71 & ! ,cov5ant-,bless+ 7,heb4 xii4 #af1 #ag2 ,g54 xxvii4 #bh1 #bi1 #cf74 ,^! 7 ! privileges ( 8 bir?right1 & by an ,ori5tal patri>* 7 held z de> z life itself4 ,on "o occasion ,esau return$ fa9t & we>y f ! *ase1 & saw 8 bro!r ,jacob prep>+ "s d>k r$ pottage ( l5tiles#cd4 ,fami%$ & exhau/$1 he long$ = ! fragrant mess1 & implor$ 8 bro!r to let him h x4 ,see+ 8 di/ress1 ,jacob det]m9$ to avail himself ( x = 8 own ends1 & agre$ to give 8 bro!r ! pottage on condition t he sold him 8 bir?right4 ,unable to control ! pangs ( hung]1 b5t on ! imm$iate gratification ( 8 appetite1 ,esau 0 will+ to b>t] all 8 privileges = a s+le meal4 ,b words 7 n suffici5t = 8 artful bro!r4 ,he mu/ h an oa? solemnly atte/+ ! ex*ange4 ,swe> unto me1 said he1 & ,esau swore1 & sold 8 bir?right = "o morsel ( meat 7,heb4 xii4 #af71 & ate & drank1 & rose up & w5t 8 way#ce4 ,at a subsequ5t p]iod1 9 consequ5ce ( a griev\s fam9e1 ,isaac left ,lahai-roi1 & j\rney$ s\?w>d to ,g]>1 )9 ! f]tile coa/-l9e ( ,phili/ia4 ,:ile "h he receiv$ a w>n+ f ! ,almighty aga9/ go+ d[n into ,egypt1 & 0 assur$ ( ! cont9uance ( ! same bless+ :i* 8 fa!r _h enjoy$ 7,g54 xxvi4 #a-e74 ,?us enc\rag$ he cont9u$ to dwell at ,g]>1 b1 l 8 fa!r1 0 n always pro( aga9/ temptations to di/ru/ 8 ,almighty ,protector4 ,he p]suad$ ,rebekah to repres5t h]self z 8 si/]1 & subject$ himself to a cutt+ rebuke f ,abimele* = ?is unwor?y equivocation4 ,at ,g]> 8 weal? increas$ exce$+ly1 & he made ! fir/ advance beyond ! purely pa/oral life4 ,he s[$ 9 t l&1 & reap$ )9 ! ye> an hundr$ fold 7,g54 xxvi4 #ab74 ,b 8 weal? & prosp]ity 9 "t provok$ ! jeal\sy ( ! ,phili/9es1 & !y /opp$ up ! wells :i* 8 fa!r _h dug2 nor did ! patri>* feel himself secure till he _h mov$ /ill fur!r s\?w>d to ,be]%eba4 ,"h1 l ,abraham be=e him1 he built an alt> unto ,jehovah1 & call$ ^u ,8 ,"n1 & 0 rew>d$ by a second confirmation ( ! cov5ant ,promise1 :ile 8 cont5tions ) ! ,phili/9es 7 br\ght to a close1 & a mutual compact ratifi$ betwe5 !m 7,g54 xxvi4 #bf-ca74 ,b 8 dome/ic happ9ess 0 n equally secur$4 ,to ! great grief ( bo? 8 p>5ts1 ,esau1 n[ #dj ye>s ( age1 contract$ an alliance ) ,judi? ! daught] ( ,be]i1 & ,ba%ema?1 ! daught] ( ,elon1 bo? ( ! race ( ! ,hittites1 to :om he aft]w>ds add$ ,mahala?1 a daught] ( ,i%mael 7,g54 xxvi4 #cd2 xxviii4 #i74 ,( ! great] portion ( ,isaac's life at ,be]%eba ! ,scripture n>rative tells no?+1 nor is any incid5t record$ till we he> t he wax$ old & 8 eyes grew dim s t he c\ld n see4 ,!n rem9d$ ( ! unc]ta9 t5ure ( life1 he resolv$ by a solemn act to be/[ ! patri>*al bless+ ^u 8 elde/ son4 ,summon+ ,esau be=e him1 he bade him g =? to ! hunt & br+ him v5ison su* z he lov$1 promis+ ! bless+ z 8 rew>d4 ,8 words did n escape ! quick e>s ( ,rebekah4 ,eag] to obta9 ?is important privilege = h] fav\rite ,jacob1 %e bade him1 dur+ ! abs5ce ( 8 bro!r1 slay two kids1 ) :i* %e prep>$ sav\ry meat su* z ,isaac lov$4 ,!n array+ him 9 g>m5ts belong+ to 8 bro!r1 & plac+ ! sk9s ^u 8 h&s & neck1 %e direct$ him to g into ! pres5ce ( 8 fa!r1 & pass himself (f z 8 wild1 r\gh bro!r ,esau4 ,aft] "s hesitation1 ,jacob fell 9 ) h] plan1 & 9 ! disguise %e _h prep>$ pres5t$ himself be=e 8 fa!r4 ,b ,isaac1 ?\gh old & dimsight$1 0 n free f 8 suspicions4 ,to ,jacob's assurance t he _h be5 to ! *ase & br\ght ( ! prey1 he repli$ by enquir+ h[ he _h f\nd x s quickly4 ,nor did ! ready b untru?ful answ] t ! ,"l _h br\ght x to him relieve 8 m9d4 ,come ne>1 said he1 t ,i may feel !e1 :e!r ?\ be my v son ,esau or n4 ,& ,jacob w5t ne>1 & 8 fa!r felt him4 ,ano!r "q1 & ano!r falsehood foll[$2 & at l5g? ,jacob 0 bidd5 to pres5t ! v5ison t he _h tak51 & ! old man ate & drank1 & !n be/[$ ^u him 9 all its fulness ! ,cov5ant ,bless+4 ,he pray$ t ,god w\ld give 8 son ( ! dew ( heav51 & ! fatness ( ! e>?1 & pl5ty ( corn & w9e2 t ,he w\ld make p to s]ve him1 & nations to b[ d[n to him1 s t he might be "l ov] 8 bre?r51 & see 8 "m's sons b[ d[n to him1 a bless+ to all t bless$ him1 a curse to all t curs$ him 7,g54 xxvii4 #bh1 #bi74 ,?us successful 9 8 %ameful artifice1 ,jacob _h sc>cely gone =? f 8 fa!r's pres5ce1 :5 ! true ,esau return$ f ! *ase4 ,) sav\ry meat he too pres5t$ himself be=e ,isaac1 & bes\ght 8 bless+4 ,! old man trembl$ v exce$+ly :5 he he>d ! voice ( 8 elde/ son1 b told him t he _h come too late4 ,8 bro!r1 ! ,supplant]1 _h be5 be=e him1 & ! irrevocable words _h be5 spok54 ,) a great & exce$+ bitt] cry ,esau implor$ 8 fa!r = "o bless+ :i* p]*ance might be left2 & at l5g? ,isaac assur$ him t 8 dwell+ w\ld be ( ! fatness ( ! e>?1 & ( ! dew ( heav5 f above2 b he mu/ live by 8 sword & s]ve 8 bro!r1 till ! day :5 he too %\ld ga9 ! dom9ion1 & %\ld %ake 8 bro!r's yoke f (f 8 neck#cf 7,g54 xxvii4 #ci1 #dj74 ,enrag$ at ! deception :i* _h be5 practis$ ^u him1 ,esau did n conceal 8 design ( rev5g+ himself by putt+ ,jacob to dea?1 & only def]r$ x till ! days ( m\rn+ = 8 fa!r 7 end$1 ^: dea? he deem$ to be ne> at h&4 ,b 8 d>k ?reat became kn[n to ,rebekah4 ,anxi\s to save h] fav\rite son1 %e p]suad$ him to und]take a j\rney to 8 uncle ,laban at ,padan-,aram1 promis+1 :5 a few days 7 ov]1 & 8 bro!r's wra? 0 appeas$1 to s5d = him aga94 ,)\t communicat+ h] real motive 9 urg+ ?is j\rney1 %e at ! same "t secur$ ! acquiesc5ce ( ,isaac1 by pret5d+ anxiety t ,jacob %\ld m>ry "o ( ! daught]s ( ,laban1 r ?an foll[ 8 bro!r's example1 & contract an alliance among ! ,hittites4 ,accord+ly ,isaac s5t = 8 son1 & bade him g to ,padan-,aram1 urg+ him to take !nce a wife f among/ 8 own k9dr$1 & !n consci\sly & purposely transf]r$ to him & 8 se$ aft] him ! bless+ ( ,abraham 7,g54 xxviii4 #a-e74 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,life ,,( ,,jacob4 ,,g54 ,,xxviii4-,,xxxv4 ,b4,c4 #agfj-agaf4 ,,?us solemnly assur$ ( ! ,cov5ant ,bless+1 ,,jacob bade f>ewell to 8 "m1 :om he 0 nev] to see aga91 & set out a solit>y travell] = ! ,ea/]n upl&s ( ,aram1 :]e 9 place ( a few days he 0 de/9$ to sp5d _m we>y ye>s1 & amid/ _m trials & vicissitudes to f9d ! same measure t he _h measur$ to 8 bro!r measur$ also to himself4 ,z ! sun w5t d[n on ! fir/ ev5+ ( 8 j\rney1 he rea*$ ! site ( "o ( ,abraham's encampm5ts1 ! /ony soil#cg ne> ! ,canaanite t[n ( ,luz4 ,tak+ ( ! /ones t lay ar\nd1 he put !m = 8 pill[1 & lay d[n to sleep4 ,z he slept1 !re appe>$ to him a vision ( ! night4 ,a ladd] seem$ to rise up f ! b>e gr\nd on :i* he lay1 & ! top ( x rea*$ ev5 unto heav51 & on x he saw angels asc5d+ & desc5d+4 ,moreov] f above !re came ! ,voice ( ,god assur+ ! w&]] ( ,8 protection1 r5ew+ to him ! promise ( ,abraham1 & enc\rag+ him ) ! hope ( return f exile4 ,jacob awoke trembl+ & afraid1 ,surely1 said he1 ! ,"l is 9 ?is place1 & ,i knew x n2 h[ dreadful is ?is place6 ,?is is none o!r b ! h\se ( ,god1 & ?is is ! gate ( heav54 ,!n ris+ e>ly1 he took ! /one t _h =m$ 8 pill[1 p\r$ oil ^u x1 & set x up = a memorial1 call+ ! spot ,,be!l1 ! ,h\se ( ,god4 ,at ! same "t he made a solemn v[ t1 if ,jehovah w\ld inde$ su/a9 him 9 all 8 ways1 & br+ him back z ,he _h promis$1 he w\ld n only d$icate ! spot z ,8 ,h\se1 b w\ld give ,him ! t5? ( all t he possess$ 7,g54 xxviii4 #ah-bb74 ,!n he cont9u$ 8 j\rney1 & /rik+ 9 a nor?-ea/]ly direction1 at l5g? rea*$ a well 9 ,padan-,aram1 r\nd :i* 7 ga!r$ ?ree flocks ) %eph]ds f ,h>an4 ,z he 0 conv]s+ ) !m1 ,,ra*el1 ! daught] ( 8 uncle ,laban1 approa*$1 & ) true c\rtesy ,jacob w5t ne>1 roll$ ! /one f ! well's m\?1 & wat]$ ! flocks4 ,he !n kiss$ ! maid51 & told h] he 0 ,rebekah's son1 :]eupon %e ran & told h] fa!r1 :o welcom$ ,jacob to ! t5ts ( ,h>an4 ,aft] a /ay ( "o mon?1 ,laban propos$ t ! w&]] %\ld s]ve him z a %eph]d1 to :i* ,jacob ass5t$1 & promis$ to s]ve him sev5 ye>s on condition ( receiv+ ! h& ( ,ra*el4 ,! sev5 ye>s pass$ away1 & he :o _h supplant$ 8 bro!r twice1 n[ le>nt :at x 0 to be supplant$ himself4 ,on ! ev5+ ( 8 m>riage ,laban sub/itut$ h] si/] ,,leah 9 place ( ,ra*el2 nor 0 ! deceit discov]$ till ! foll[+ morn+1 :51 9 answ] to ,jacob's reproa*es1 he in=m$ him t x 0 n cu/om>y to give ! y\ng] be=e ! eld] daught]1 & t if he w\ld h ,ra*el he mu/ s]ve sev5 m ye>s = h]4 ,to ^! h>d conditions ,jacob ass5t$1 & 9 ! c\rse ( "t became ! fa!r ( a num]\s family1 elev5 sons & "o daught]4 ,( ^!1 ,,reub51 ,,simeon1 ,,levi1 ,,judah1 ,,issa*>1 ,,zebulun1 & a daught] ,,d9ah1 7 born to ,leah2 ,,dan & ,,naphtali to ,bilhah ,ra*el's maid1 :om ! latt]1 f9d+ %e _h no *ildr51 gave to ,jacob z a second>y wife2 ,,gad & ,,a%] to ,zilpah1 ,leah's maid2 & ,,joseph to ,ra*el4 ,%ortly aft] ! bir? ( ?is la/ son1 ,jacob hav+ complet$ 8 "t ( s]vice1 propos$ to ,laban t he %\ld return into 8 own c\ntry4 ,b ! latt]1 :o _h f\nd by exp]i5ce t 8 son-9-law _h br\ght a bless+ to 8 h\se1 prevail$ ^u him to cont9ue 9 8 s]vice1 on condition ( receiv+ a c]ta9 portion ( ! flocks z 8 hire4 ,six ye>s long]1 !re=e1 ,jacob /aid ) 8 fa!r-9-law1 & prosp]$1 & became himself ! own] ( num]\s h]ds4 ,b on ,laban's side ! cov5ant 0 n /rictly kept4 ,aga9 & aga9 he *ang$ ! wages ( 8 fai?ful s]vant1 till at l5g? f9d+ any long] /ay r5d]$ impossible by ! envy & jeal\sy ( 8 fa!r-9-law & 8 sons1 & enc\rag$ by ! ,^w ( ,jehovah1 ,jacob det]m9$ to set out = 8 native l&4 ,accord+ly1 avail+ himself ( ,laban's abs5ce at a %eep-%e>+1 he ga!r$ toge!r all 8 goods1 & ) 8 wives & family cross$ ! riv]1 ! great riv] ,euphrates 7,g54 xxxi4 #ba71 & set 8 face t[>ds ! upl&s ( ,gilead1 on ! ea/ ( ,jordan4 ,?ree days aft] 8 dep>ture1 news ( 8 flight rea*$ ! e>s ( ,laban1 :o =?) pursu$ aft] him a sev5 days' j\rney1 & ov]took him z he 0 encamp$ 9 ! range ( ,gilead4 ,w>n$ by ,god 9 a dream aga9/ us+ any viol5ce t[>ds 8 son-9-law1 ,laban cont5t$ himself ) reproa*+ him = 8 secret flight1 hypocritically compla9+ t he _h n giv5 him "t to s5d him away ) due =mality1 & accus+ him ( /eal+ 8 h\sehold gods1 ! t]aphim or images1 :i* ,ra*el _h tak5 & conceal$ 9 ! camel's furniture4 ,aft] "s alt]cation x 0 resolv$ to come to t]ms4 ,/ones 7 ga!r$ toge!r1 & set up z a ,pill> ( ,witness1 9 tok5 ( _! agreem5t t nei!r p>ty to injure ! o!r w\ld cross ov] :at 0 h5ce=? to be ! b\nd>y betwe5 _! respective t]ritories2 aft] :i* ,laban return$ to 8 home 9 ! di/ant ,ea/ 7,g54 xxxi4 #dc-ee74 ,?us reliev$ f press+ dang]1 ,jacob cont9u$ 8 j\rney we/w>d4 ,! tw5ty ye>s ( exile 0 ov]1 & he 0 b\nd = 8 native l&4 ,z if to welcome him ?i!r1 & to rem9d him ( ! fulfilm5t ( ,god's ,promise1 ! angels1 :om he _h se5 tw5ty ye>s be=e 9 vision at ,be!l1 n[ met him 9 two ho/s1 to commemorate :i* ev5t he nam$ ! spot ,mahanaim 7two ho/s74 ,he 0 n[ on ! br9k ( ! riv] :i* divid$ him f 8 fa!r's home1 & ! remembrance ( 8 bro!r ,esau & ! unc]ta9ty ( ! reception he might meet ) f him caus$ ! deepe/ anxiety4 ,s5d+ mess5g]s into ! l& ( ,seir1 he in=m$ 8 "l ,esau ( 8 return f ! l& ( exile1 & ( ! success t _h att5d$ him4 ,! mess5g]s w5t1 & return$ ) ! al>m+ intellig5ce t ,esau 0 com+ to meet him ) f\r hundr$ m54 ,jacob's di/ress 0 extreme1 & he p\r$ =? 8 :ole s\l 9 f]v5t pray] to ,god = protection4 ,!n select+ a valuable pres5t f 8 flocks & h]ds1 he s5t !m to meet & propitiate 8 approa*+ bro!r1 & at midnight dispat*$ 8 wives & sons1 & all t he _h1 across ! =d ,jabbok1 b /aid himself beh9d to r5ew 8 e>ne/ supplications = ! ,div9e protection4 ,?r\gh ! night1 ev5 to ! break+ ( ! day1 !re wre/l$ ) him ,"o 7,hos4 xii4 #c1 #d71 :om he knew n1 & ^: ,"n he c\ld n prevail ^u ,him to reveal1 b :o left ^u him a palpable m>k ( _! my/]i\s conflict1 = ,he t\*$ ! holl[ ( 8 ?igh s t x 0 out ( jo9t4 ,b 9 memory ( ?is same crisis 9 8 life ano!r sign 0 giv5 him4 ,8 "n 0 *ang$4 ,no m 0 he to be call$ ,jacob1 ! ,supplant]4 ,dur+ ! long ye>s ( 8 we>y exile old ?+s _h pass$ away1 & all ?+s 7 becom+ new4 ,h5ce=? he 0 to be kn[n z ,,israel1 ! ,pr9ce ( ,god1 = z a ,pr9ce _h he p[] ) ,god & ) man1 & _h prevail$ 7,g54 xxxii4 #bh74 ,! site ( ?is memorable conflict ,jacob nam$ ,p5iel 7! face ( ,god74 ,:5 ! day broke he look$ up1 & saw ,esau approa*+ ) 8 ret9ue4 ,!reupon 9 long procession he w5t =? to meet him2 fir/ advanc$ ! h&maids ,bilhah & ,zilpah ) _! *ildr51 !n foll[$ ,leah & h] *ildr51 la/ ( all ,ra*el & ,joseph4 ,jacob himself l$ ! way1 b[+ to ! gr\nd sev5 times until he came ne> to 8 bro!r1 :o ran to meet him1 & fell ^u 8 neck & kiss$ him4 ,! reconciliation 0 complete4 ,aft] mutual conv]se1 ,esau agre$ to leave to ,jacob ! l& ( 8 inh]itance1 & retir$ himself to ! rugg$ m\nta9s ( ,seir#ch1 :5ce he & 8 desc5dants expell$ ! aborig9al tribes1 & dwelt 9 _! /ead 9 ! l& h5ce=? kn[n z ,edom or ,iduma1 a race ( hunt]s liv+ by ! sword4 ,mean:ile ,jacob cont9u$ 8 j\rney t[>ds ! valley ( ! ,jordan1 & = a :ile settl$ at ,succo?1 :]e he puts up boo?s 7,succo?7 = 8 cattle1 z well z a h\se = himself4 ,!nce he mov$ we/w>ds1 & cross+ ! ,jordan1 advanc$ into ! v he>t ( ,pale/9e1 & pit*$ 8 t5t be=e ! city ( ,%e*em4 ,( ,hamor its *ief he subsequ5tly b\ght a portion ( ! ri* pla91 ea/ ( ! city1 & "h he settl$ d[n1 &1 l ,abraham be=e him1 erect$ an alt> to ,jehovah4 ,dur+ 8 /ay at ?is place1 :i* appe>s to h be5 some:at protract$1 an un=tunate occurr5ce caus$ him = a "t ! greate/ anxiety1 & ev5tually drove him f ! neighb\rhood4 ,"o day1 on ! occasion1 x is n improbable1 ( "s local fe/ival1 ,d9ah ! daught] ( ,leah1 at ?is "t f ?irte5 to fifte5 ye>s ( age1 w5t out to see ! daught]s ( ! l&1 & 0 di%on\r$ by ,%e*em1 ! ,hivite *iefta91 9 ^: t]ritory ! patri>* _h settl$4 ,8 fa!r ,hamor !reupon propos$ t 8 son %\ld pay a c]ta9 sum1 by way ( rep>ation1 to h] fa!r & "m = ! injury he _h done to ! maid5 & m>ry h]1 & t ?is %\ld be foll[$ by a g5]al int]m>riage betwe5 ! two peoples4 ,to ?is proposition ! bro!rs ( ,d9ah ass5t$1 b dem&$1 z ! s+le condition ( ! treaty1 t ! p ( ,%e*em %\ld cons5t to be circumcis$4 ,^! t]ms 7 unwitt+ly accept$ by ! ,%e*emites1 & ?ree days aft]w>ds1 ,simeon & ,levi1 ,d9ah's own bro!rs1 at ! head ( _! h\seholds1 attack$ ! city1 slew ! *iefs & all ! males 9 ! place1 spoil$ x ( e article ( value x conta9$1 & took captive ev5 ! wom5 & little *ildr54 ,?is bloody & trea*]\s act excit$ ,jacob's deepe/ indignation1 & %ortly aft]w>ds1 fe>ful le/ ! neighb\r+ tribes %\ld ga!r toge!r & slay him & all 8 h\se1 9 accordance ) a ,div9e w>n+1 he det]m9$ to repair to ,be!l & dwell !re & p]=m ! v[1 :i* till n[ he seems almo/ to h =gott54 ,! j\rney p>took some:at ( a religi\s pilgrimage1 & 0 prec$$ by a g5]al purification on ! "p ( ! patri>*'s foll[]s1 & a collection ( ! t]aphim or /range gods1 :i* _h be5 br\ght f ,mesopotamia1 & 7 n[ hidd5 "u an oak at ,%e*em4 ,arriv$ once m at ! sc5e ( 8 wondr\s ,vision1 ,jacob erect$ an alt>1 :i* he call$ ,el-,be!l1 & "h he 0 aga9 visit$ by ! ,almighty1 :o r5ew$ to him 8 "n ( ,israel1 & assur$ him ( 8 %>e 9 ! bless+s ( ! ,cov5ant 7,g54 xxxv4 #i-ae74 ,dur+ 8 /ay at ,be!l 8 intimacy ) 8 fa!r ,isaac1 :o 0 /ill alive1 appe>s to h be5 r5ew$2 = we are told t ,deborah ,rebekah's nurse di$1 & 0 buri$ "u an oak1 h5ce=? kn[n z ,allon-,ba*u?1 ! ,oak ( ,te>s4 ,b 8 dep>ture f ! same place a day's j\rney s\?w>ds 0 sadd5$ by a griev\s trial4 ,z he drew ne> to ,ephra?1 ! ,canaaniti% "n ( ,be?lehem1 ,ra*el 8 fav\rite wife di$ 9 giv+ bir? to a son1 :om %e call$ ,b5-oni1 ! son ( sorr[1 b :om 8 fa!r nam$ ,,b5jam91 ! son ( my "r h&4 ,ov] h] grave ! sorr[+ husb& erect$ a pill>1 & mov+ s\?w>d pit*$ 8 t5t beside ,ed>1 or ! wat*-t[] ( ! flocks1 & subsequ5tly b5ea? ! oak ( ,mamre be=e ,hebron1 :]e ,isaac di$1 9 ! #ahj? ye> ( 8 age1 & 0 committ$ to ! tomb by ,jacob & ,esau 7,g54 xxxvi4 #bg-bi74 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,hi/ory ,,( ,,joseph4 ,,g54 ,,xxxvii4-,,xlii4 ,b4,c4 #agbg-agjg4 ,,x 0 :ile he 0 soj\rn+ 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ,hebron1 :]e1 l 8 fa!r1 he unit$ agricultural ) pa/oral occupations 7,g54 xxxvii4 #g7 t ! sadde/ trial ( 8 life befell ,jacob4 ,( all 8 sons none 0 de>] to him ?an ,joseph1 ! *ild ( 8 belov$ ,ra*el4 ,9 tok5 ( 8 affection he be/[$ ^u him a coat ( _m col\rs1 probably a tunic furni%$ ) sleeves & rea*+ d[n to ! ankles1 worn by y\?s ( ! ri*] class#ci4 ,by "s ?is is suppos$ to indicate 8 int5tion ( transf]r+ to him1 z be+ ! elde/ son ( ! fav\rite ,ra*el1 ! "r ( primog5iture4 ,:e!r ?is 0 s or n1 x r\s$ mu* jeal\sy & ill-feel+ among/ ,joseph's bro!rs1 already inc5s$ by ! circum/ance ( 8 be>+ to 8 fa!r1 :5 sev5te5 ye>s ( age1 an evil report ( ! sons ( ,zilpah & ,bilhah1 ) :om he kept ! flocks4 ,ano!r incid5t fann$ ! flame ( ill-feel+4 ,joseph unwitt+ly told 8 bre?r5 ( two dreams he _h dreamt1 9 "o ( :i* he _h seem$ to see !m b9d+ %eaves 9 ! field1 & lo6 8 %eaf rose & /ood upright1 :ile _! %eaves /ood r\nd ab\t & made obeisance to 8 %eaf2 9 ! o!r he beheld ! sun1 moon1 & ! elev5 />s mak+ obeisance to him4 ,ev5 ,jacob rebuk$ 8 fav\rite son = 8 seem+ self-exaltation1 ?\gh he obs]v$ ! say+ 7,g54 xxxvii4 #aa74 ,aft] a "t an opportunity 0 pres5t$ to ! bro!rs ( tak+ a cruel rev5ge4 ,?\gh ,jacob 0 settl$ 9 ! vale ( ,hebron1 a portion ( 8 num]\s flocks & h]ds 7 kept by 8 sons on ! ri* pa/ure-gr\nds ne> ,%e*em4 ,?i!r on "o occasion ,jacob s5t 8 fav\rite son to see h[ 8 bre?r5 f>$1 & br+ him ^w aga94 ,joseph set out1 & be+ direct$ by a man :om he met1 to ,do?an#dj1 or 8! ,two ,wells10 a place ab\t twelve miles nor? ( ,%e*em1 fam\s = its pa/urage1 he w5t ?i!r 9 que/ ( !m4 ,f ! ris+ gr\nd1 :]e !y 7 keep+ _! flocks1 ! bro!rs descri$ ! ,dream] approa*+1 & /raightway resolv$ to slay him & ca/ him into a pit1 & !n report to 8 fa!r t he _h be5 dev\r$ by wild bea/s4 ,f actually putt+ him to dea? !y 71 h[ev]1 dissuad$ by ,reub51 & cont5t$ !mselves ) /ripp+ him ( 8 coat ( _m col\rs1 & ca/+ him into an empty ci/]n1 int5d+ probably to let him die by hung]4 ,b :5 !y _h done ?is1 & _h sat d[n to eat1 a company ( ,i%maelite or ,midianite m]*ants 7= ! two names are us$ int]*angeably7 approa*$1 m\nt$ on camels1 & be>+ spic]y & balm1 go+ d[n ! high road#da :i* pass$ ne> f ,gilead to ,egypt4 ,!reupon ,judah propos$ t !y %\ld sell him to ^! trad]s1 & he 0 tak5 up f ! pit1 & sold to ! ,i%maelites1 :o paid = him tw5ty pieces ( silv]1 ! usual price ( a male slave f five to tw5ty ye>s ( age4 ,reub5 0 n pres5t :5 ! cruel b>ga9 0 /ruck1 & 0 greatly di/ress$ :51 on 8 return1 he f\nd t 8 bro!r 0 gone4 ,b ! o!rs kill$ a kid1 dipp$ ,joseph's coat ( _m col\rs 9 its blood1 & br\ght x to ,jacob1 ) ! hypocritical enquiry :e!r x 0 8 son's coat or no1 & in=m+ him t !y _h f\nd x ?us sme>$ ) blood4 ,ev5 ,reub5 did n reveal ! true /ate ( ! case1 & ,jacob1 suppos+ t 8 fav\rite son _h be5 sla9 by wild bea/s1 put sackclo? ^u 8 lo9s1 & refus+ e pr(f]$ consolation1 m\rn$ = him _m days 7,g54 xxxvii4 #bi-ce74 ,mean:ile ! ,midianiti% c>avan kept on its s\?w>d c\rse1 & ev5tually rea*+ ,egypt1 sold ,joseph to ,,potiph>#db1 an (fic] ( ,ph>aoh1 & ,capta9 ( ! ,execution]s 7,g54 xxxviii4 #cf m>g974 ,9 8 h\se1 ,joseph ?\gh a =eign] & a slave1 gradually won ! confid5ce ( 8 ma/]1 :o appe>s to h be5 a weal?y man1 & possess$ ( prop]ty 9 ! field z well z 9 ! h\se1 s t be=e long1 9 ! capacity ( ov]se]1 he 0 entru/$ ) ! entire possessions ( ! ,egyptian1 & ! ,div9e bless+ re/$ ^u 8 h\se = ,joseph's sake4 ,b ?is p]iod ( happ9ess & prosp]ity 0 de/9$ to come to an abrupt t]m9ation4 ,) ! pr(ligacy = :i* ! ,egyptian wom5 7 notori\s1 ! wife ( ,potiph> on "o occasion tempt$ ,joseph to commit adult]y ) h]1 & :5 he resi/$ all h] s$uctions1 *>g$ him to h] husb& ) ! v crime %e _h ineffectually tempt$ him to commit4 ,!reupon ,potiph>1 fully believ+ h] /ory1 )\t br++ 8 fai?ful /ew>d be=e any public tribunal1 ca/ him into ! prison 9 8 own h\se4 ,b amid/ ?is griev\s trial ,joseph 0 n =sak54 ,! ,"l 0 ) him1 & gave him fav\r 9 ! sight ( ! keep] ( ! prison1 :o1 conv9c$ ( 8 fidelity & uprightness1 entru/$ him ) ! c>e ( all ! prison]s !re conf9$4 ,among/ ^! !re soon appe>$ ! ,*ief ( ,ph>aoh's ,cupbe>]s1 & ! ,*ief ( 8 ,bak]s1 two high (fic]s ( ! ,egyptian c\rt1 on :om ,joseph 0 specially direct$ to wait4 ,dur+ _! imprisonm5t ea* ( !m dreamt a dream4 ,! ,*ief ( ! ,cupbe>]s dreamt t a v9e 0 be=e him1 on :i* 7 ?ree bran*es2 t x 0 z ?\gh x budd$1 & its blossoms %ot =?1 & its clu/]s br\ght =? ripe grapes1 t ( ^! he took & press$ !m into ,ph>aoh's cup :i* 0 9 8 h&1 & gave x to t mon>*4 ,! ,*ief ( ! ,bak]s dreamt t he _h ?ree :ite baskets on 8 head1 ! upp]mo/ full ( all mann] ( bakemeats = ,ph>aoh1 :i* ! birds ate out ( ! baskets on 8 head4 ,conv9c$ t ^! dreams port5d$ ev5ts ( great importance 9 _! lives1 & unable to int]pret !m1 ^! high (fic]s 7 fill$ ) sadness4 ,b ,joseph1 be+ in=m$ ( ! cause1 by virtue ( 8 prophetic gifts int]pret$ ! dreams1 & ann\nc$ to ! ,*ief ( ! ,butl]s t )9 ?ree days1 on ! anniv]s>y ( ,ph>aoh's bir?day1 he %\ld be re/or$ to 8 (fice1 :ile1 )9 ! same p]iod1 8 fell[-prison] w\ld be hang$ ^u a tree1 :]e ! birds w\ld eat 8 fle% f (f him4 ,z he _h pr$ict$1 s x came to pass4 ,)9 ! specifi$ p]iod1 ! "o ( ^! gr&ees 0 execut$1 & ! o!r re/or$ to 8 =m] high position4 ,b ?\gh ! ,hebrew ,captive _h told ! ,*ief ( ! ,butl]s 8 own sad /ory1 9 ! h\r ( prosp]ity ! re/or$ gr&ee =gat 8 b5efactor1 & 8 t\*+ reque/ t he w\ld int]c$e ) ,ph>aoh on 8 behalf 7,g54 xl4 #ab-bc74 ,two m ye>s1 !re=e1 ( t$i\s imprisonm5t pass$ ov] ,joseph's head1 :5 "o night ,ph>aoh himself 0 tr\bl$ ) two my/]i\s dreams4 ,9 ! fir/ he seem$ to /& by ! banks ( ! ,nile1 & behold out ( x !re came sev5 well-fav\r$ k9e & fatfle%$1 & f$ 9 ! m>% grass t l9$ ! banks4 ,& behold aft] !m !re came up sev5 poor1 ill-fav\r$1 leanfle%$ k9e1 & !y ate up ! sev5 well-fav\r$ & fat k9e1 & :5 !y _h done s1 x c\ld n be kn[n t !y _h eat5 !m1 = !y 7 /ill z ill-fav\r$ z at ! beg9n+4 ,9 8 second dream1 ! mon>* beheld sev5 e>s ( corn gr[+ ^u "o /alk1 full1 fat1 & good1 & aft] !m sev5 ?9 e>s & bla/$ ) ! ea/ w9d1 :i* dev\r$ ! sev5 full & fat e>s4 ,tr\bl$ ) ^! visions ( ! night he awoke1 & s5t = all ! magicians ( ,egypt & all ! wise m5 !re(1 & told !m 8 dream1 b !y 7 unable to give him any int]pretation4 ,9 ?is difficulty ! ,*ief ( ! ,butl]s be?\ght him ( 8 y\?ful b5efactor 9 ! prison1 & told ,ph>aoh :at _h befall5 him !re1 & h[ a "y man1 a ,hebrew1 s]vant to ! ,capta9 ( ! ,execution]s1 _h int]pret$ 8 dream4 ,^u ?is ! mon>* s5t = ,joseph1 :o 0 br\ght into ! royal pres5ce1 & hav+ be5 told ! nature ( ! dreams1 in=m$ ,ph>aoh t !y 7 s5t by ! great ,god to =ew>n him ( :at ,he 0 ab\t to d4 ,! sev5 good k9e & ! sev5 good e>s d5ot$ sev5 ye>s ( pl5ty2 ! sev5 ?9 ill-fav\r$ k9e & ! sev5 empty e>s ( corn d5ot$ sev5 ye>s ( v griev\s fam9e1 ab\t to befall ! entire l& ( ,egypt4 ,! d\bl+ ( ! dreams d5ot$ t ! ev5t 0 c]ta9 & imm95t4 ,he advis$1 !re=e1 t )\t delay ! mon>* %\ld set ov] ! l& a man discreet & wise1 ) ov]se]s "u him1 to take up ! fif? "p ( ! l& dur+ ! sev5 ye>s ( pl5ty1 & lay up corn & food 9 v>i\s cities aga9/ ! sev5 ye>s ( fam9e1 :i* 7 assur$ly to come 7,g54 xli4 #ad-cf74 ,?is advice f\nd fav\r 9 ! eyes ( ,ph>aoh1 & deem+ no o!r s well fitt$ = ! po/ z ! int]pret] ( 8 dreams1 he appo9t$ him to fill x1 &1 9 tok5 ( 8 fre$om1 plac$ on 8 h& 8 own signet r+ & a gold coll> ab\t 8 neck1 & array+ him 9 ve/ures ( f9e l951 he caus$ him to ride 9 ! second *>iot t he _h1 prec$$ by h]alds cry+ ,b[ ! knee4 ,joseph 0 ?us inve/$ ) ! dignity ( an ,ori5tal ,vizi]1 & c\ld act 9 ! "n ( ! k+4 ,besides ^! m>ks ( hon\r1 ,ph>aoh *ang$ 8 "n to ,zaphna?-paaneah#dc1 or ! ,reveal] ( ,secrets1 & unit$ him 9 m>riage ) ,,as5a?#dd1 ! daught] ( ,poti-ph]ah 7devot$ to ,ra1 or ! ,sun71 prie/ or pr9ce 7,g54 xli4 #de m>g97 ( ,,on1 ! lat] ,heliopolis1 & ! religi\s capital ( ! c\ntry4 ,?us at ! age ( ?irty1 aft] ?irte5 ye>s ( pa9ful vicissitudes1 ! son ( ,jacob 0 elevat$ to ! highe/ position next to ! sov]eign himself 9 ! great k+dom ( ,egypt4 ,9 accordance ) ! plan he himself _h indicat$1 he /raightway comm5c$ a t\r ?r\gh\t ! l&1 & dur+ ! sev5 ye>s ( pl5ty b\ght up a fif? "p ( ! corn 9 ! c\ntry1 & laid x up 9 gran>ies 9 ! v>i\s cities4 ,dur+ ! same p]iod he became ! fa!r ( two sons1 to :om1 ?\gh born ( an ,egyptian wife1 he gave ,hebrew names1 call+ ! fir/-born ,,manasseh1 8a ,=gett]20 = ,god1 said he1 ha? made me =get all my toil & all my fa!r's h\se4 ,! second he nam$ ,,ephraim1 8,fruitful20 = ,god ha? caus$ me to be fruitful 9 ! l& ( my affliction4 ,at ! close ( ! sev5 ye>s ( pl5ty1 ! sev5 ye>s ( de>? drew on1 & its effects 7 felt n only 9 ,egypt1 b 9 all ! neighb\r+ l&s4 ,dur+ ! fir/ "p ( ?is p]iod1 ! wants ( ! p 7 reliev$ by ! abundance :i* ! =esight ( ! ,vizi] _h /or$ up4 ,he op5$ all 8 gran>ies & sold unto ! ,egyptians1 deliv]+ ov] ! money into ,ph>aoh's ex*equ]4 ,:5 money fail$1 b>t] 0 resort$ to1 & ! ,egyptians obta9$ bread 9 ex*ange = _! horses1 cattle1 & flocks4 ,:5 at l5g? ^! means 7 exhau/$1 !y sold him _! l&1 except t ( ! prie/s1 :o1 be+ provid$ f ! royal treasury1 did n feel ! horrors ( ! fam9e4 ,?us possess$ ( ! entire c\ntry1 ,joseph improv$ ! opportunity to place ! relations betwe5 ! ,egyptian mon>* & 8 p on a settl$ & legal foot+4 ,he made !m1 inde$1 vassals ( _! sov]eign1 b 9 place ( all[+ !m to be tax$ accord+ to royal caprice1 he dispos$ ( ! l& to !m1 on ! und]/&+ t f\r p>ts 7 to be _! own1 = se$ ( ! field1 & = food = !m & _! families1 :ile a fif? "p 0 to be paid annually to ! k+ 9 place ( gr\nd-r5t2 an arrangem5t by no means oppressive1 :5 x is consid]$ t ! soil sometimes yield$ ?irty-fold1 or ev5 a great] increase 7,g54 xli4 #df-eg74 ,at an e>ly p]iod dur+ ! sev5 ye>s ( fam9e1 t5 ( ,joseph's bre?r5 w5t d[n into ,egypt at ! sugge/ion ( _! fa!r1 & pres5t$ !mselves be=e him ) ! petition to be all[$ to buy corn4 ,9 ! ,vic]oy1 second only to ! great ,ph>aoh1 !y did n = a mom5t recognize ! boy :om tw5ty ye>s be=e !y _h l[]$ into ! dry pit at ,do?an4 ,b ?\gh ,joseph knew !m1 & recogniz$ ! fulfilm5t ( 8 e>ly dreams1 he did n reveal himself to !m4 ,?r\gh an int]pret] he spake r\ghly unto !m1 pron\nc$ !m to be spies :o _h come d[n to see ! nak$ness ( ! l&1 & :5 !y d5i$ ! *>ge1 decl>$ !y %\ld be imprison$ till "o ( !m _h br\ght d[n _! y\nge/ bro!r4 ,= ?ree days he actually kept !m 9 w>d1 & f9ally1 on condition t "o rema9$ beh9d z a ho/age1 p]mitt$ !m to return ) corn = _! families4 ,/rick5 ) remorse1 & n imag9+ t ! ,vic]oy c\ld und]/& _! language1 !y ackn[l$g$ t _! s9 _h f\nd !m out1 & recall$ ! day :5 !y saw ! angui% ( _! bro!r1 & turn$ a deaf e> to 8 besee*+ entreaties t !y w\ld n deal h>dly ) him4 ,!n ,simeon 0 b\nd be=e _! eyes1 & sad & sorr[ful !y comm5c$ _! return4 ,b on ! road !y _h fre% cause = al>m & confusion4 ,on op5+ _! sacks !y discov]$ n only t corn _h be5 suppli$ !m1 b t _! money _h be5 re/or$ to !m4 ,m>vell+ at ?is /range circum/ance1 !y rea*$ home1 & rec\nt$ to _! fa!r all t _h befall5 !m1 & h[ he c\ld n hope to see ,simeon aga9 till !y return$ ) _! y\nge/ bro!r ,b5jam9 into ! pres5ce ( ! ,vic]oy ( ,egypt4 ,on he>+ ?is h>d condition1 ,jacob bur/ =? into bitt] compla9ts1 & ?\gh ,reub5 (f]$ ! life ( 8 two *ildr5 z a pl$ge = ,b5jam9's safe return1 absolutely refus$ to all[ him to accompany !m2 8 bro!r1 said he1 is dead1 & he is left alone2 if mis*ief befall him by ! way1 !n %all ye br+ d[n my grey hairs ) sorr[ to ! grave 7,g54 xlii4 #ch74 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,jacob',s ,,desc5t ,,into ,,egypt,,dea? ,,( ,,joseph4 ,,g54 ,,xliii4-,l4 ,b4,c4 #agjg-afce4 ,,b z "t w5t on1 & ! corn ! ,bro!rs _h br\ght f ,egypt 0 consum$1 x became absolutely necess>y to g ?i!r a second "t1 if !y w\ld live & n die4 ,)\t ,b5jam91 h[ev]1 !y knew ! j\rney w\ld be useless1 & ,b5jam9 _! fa!r w\ld n s5d4 ,at l5g? ,judah /ood =w>d z spokesman = ! re/1 & (f]$ to be> = ev] 9 8 own p]son ! blame1 if any evil befell him1 till aft] a /ruggle ,jacob cons5t$4 ,) a pres5t ( su* ?+s z ! l& af=d$1 a little balm1 a little honey1 spices1 & myrrh1 nuts1 & almonds1 ) d\ble money also 9 _! h&1 ! bro!rs took ,b5jam9 f 8 sorr[+ fa!r1 & once m comm5c$ _! j\rney to ,egypt4 ,arriv$ !re !y 7 aga9 pres5t$ to ! ,vic]oy1 :o p]ceiv+ t ,b5jam9 0 ) !m1 ord]$ ! /ew>d ( 8 h\se to conduct !m home1 & to slay & make ready1 t !y might d9e ) him at noon4 ,full ( fe>1 ! bro!rs foll[$ ! /ew>d1 & on ! way in=m$ him ( _! surprise1 :5 on _! return f _! previ\s visit1 !y f\nd _! money 9 _! sacks4 ,! /ew>d1 h[ev]1 answ]$ !m k9dly1 re/or$ ,simeon to !m1 & br\ght !m wat] to wa% _! feet4 ,at noon ,joseph return$1 & ! bro!rs spread out ! pres5t _! fa!r _h s5t1 b[+ !mselves be=e him to ! e>?4 ,aft] "s que/ions t\*+ ! welf>e ( ! old man !y _h left 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 he lift$ up 8 eyes1 & saw 8 bro!r ,b5jam91 8 "m's son1 & 8 :ole s\l ye>n$ t[>ds him1 & he ent]$ into 8 *amb] & wept !re4 ,!nce hav+ wa%$ 8 face he return$1 comm&$ ! att5dants to set on bread1 & ! bro!rs sat d[n rang$ ea* accord+ to 8 age4 ,joseph sat at a table by himself1 & ! ,egyptians 9 8 ret9ue by !mselves2 = to eat bread ) ! ,hebrews 0 reg>d$ by !m z an abom9ation4 ,!n f ,joseph's table portions 7 s5t to 8 bre?r51 b ,b5jam9's portion 0 five times z great z any ( !irs1 & !y drank & 7 m]ry ) him 7,g54 xliii4 #cd74 ,! next morn+1 z soon z x 0 light1 ) sacks repl5i%$1 & rejoic+ at ! successful t]m9ation ( _! j\rney1 ! sons ( ,jacob comm5c$ _! return to ,canaan4 ,b !y _h proce$$ only a little way f ! city1 :5 ! ,/ew>d ( ,joseph ov]took !m1 & *>g$ !m ) return+ evil = all ! good !y _h receiv$1 & /eal+ ! silv] div9+ cup#de 7,g54 xliv4 #e7 belong+ to 8 ma/]4 ,9 ! full assurance ( _! innoc5ce1 ! bro!rs n only d5i$ ! *>ge1 b decl>$ _! will+ness t ! guilty "o %\ld die1 & ! re/ become bondm5 to ! ,vic]oy4 ,! sacks 71 !re=e1 tak5 f ! asses1 & lo6 9 ,b5jam9's sack1 :]e x _h be5 purposely plac$ by ,joseph's comm&1 ! cup 0 f\nd4 ,horror-/ruck at ! discov]y1 ! bro!rs return$ to ! h\se1 & fl++ !mselves on ! gr\nd be=e ,joseph1 express$ _! resolution to become slaves ) ,b5jam9 r ?an return )\t him to 8 he>t-brok5 fa!r4 ,9 ! dialogue t ensu$ ,judah 0 aga9 ! *ief speak]4 ,god1 he own$1 _h f\nd out _! iniquity1 & !y & he ) :om ! cup _h be5 f\nd w\ld become ,joseph's bondm54 ,to ?is1 h[ev]1 ,joseph w\ld n cons5t2 he ) :om ! cup _h be5 f\nd1 he alone ne$ rema9 beh9d 9 s]vitude1 ! re/ might return 9 peace to _! fa!r4 ,!n ,judah w5t ne> to him1 :o 0 ev5 z ,ph>aoh 7,g54 xliv4 #ah71 & 9 words ( utmo/ pa?os relat$ h[ 9 ob$i5ce to 8 comm&1 _! fa!r _h ) great difficulty be5 prevail$ on to suff] ! *ild ( 8 old age to accompany !m1 & h[1 if he fail$ to return1 he w\ld c]ta9ly die1 = 8 life 0 b\nd up 9 ! life ( 8 fav\rite son4 ,nay1 m1 he cont9u$1 he himself _h become surety = ! lad1 & 0 n[ ready1 r ?an br+ d[n ! old man's grey hairs ) sorr[ to ! grave1 to rema9 alone 9 ! l& ( ,egypt a bondman unto 8 "l1 if only ,b5jam9 & ! re/ might return into ! l& ( ,canaan 7,g54 xliv4 #ah-cd74 ,z ,judah proce$$ ) 8 mov+ tale1 ,joseph c\ld re/ra9 himself no long]4 ,he desir$ e man to leave ! *amb]1 & he & 8 bre?r5 7 left alone4 ,!n1 amid/ _m te>s1 he at l5g? broke =? ) ! a/\nd+ words ,i am ,joseph1 c\pl+ ! revelation ) ! enquiry ,do? my fa!r yet live8 ,b ! bro!rs 7 too t]rifi$ to answ] him a ^w4 ,!reupon he bade !m come ne> unto him1 & aga9 assur$ !m t he 0 ,joseph1 _! bro!r1 :om !y _h sold to ! ,midianiti% c>avan4 ,let !m n1 he said1 be griev$ t !y _h sold him into ,egypt4 ,god1 :o ord]s all ?+s1 _h s5t him ?i!r be=e !m to pres]ve _! lives1 & _h made him a fa!r unto ,ph>aoh1 & rul] ?r\gh\t all ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,in/ead ( rep9+ = ! pa/1 let !m return to ! old man1 _! fa!r1 & tell him ( all 8 glory 9 ,egypt1 & br+ him d[n1 & settle1 !y & _! *ildr51 _! flocks & _! h]ds1 & all t !y _h1 9 ! goodly c\ntry ( ,go%51 fronti]4 ,hav+ ?us at l5g? p\r$ =? 8 p5t up feel+s1 ,joseph fell ^u ,b5jam9's neck1 & wept1 & kiss$ him1 & likewise all 8 bre?r54 ,tid+s ( :at _h occurr$ soon rea*$ ! e>s ( ,ph>aoh1 :o readily ass5t$ to ,joseph's wi% t 8 fa!r %\ld be suff]$ to settle 9 ! l&4 ,waggons 7 !n made ready to br+ him & all t he _h2 ample provisions 7 suppli$ = ! j\rney1 & ri* pres5ts be/[$ ^u all ! bro!rs1 b especially on ,b5jam94 ,!n ) a p>t+ *>ge to see t !y fell n out by ! way 7,g54 xlv4 #bd71 ! sons ( ,jacob return$ to _! fa!r1 & rec\nt$ to him all ! /range ev5ts t _h befall5 !m4 ,! long lo/ ,joseph1 ! son ( ! belov$ ,ra*el1 0 alive1 nay1 he 0 gov]nor ov] all ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,at ! fir/ ann\ncem5t ,jacob's he>t fail$ him1 nor c\ld he believe _! words4 ,b :5 ! waggons t ,joseph _h provid$ came 9 sight1 !n at l5g? 8 _s reviv$1 & he exclaim$1 ,x is en\gh1 ,joseph my son is yet alive1 ,i w g & see him be=e ,i die 7,g54 xlv4 #bh74 ,to =sake1 h[ev]1 ! famili> pa/ure gr\nds ( ,hebron1 to leave ! soil promis$ to him & to 8 se$ = ev]1 requir$ ( ! patri>* no little resolution4 ,abraham _h gone d[n to ,egypt1 b only to involve himself 9 great difficulties2 ,isaac _h be5 on ! po9t ( go+ ?i!r1 :5 he 0 re/ra9$ by ! h& ( ,god 7,g54 xxvi4 #b74 ,did ! ,div9e ,bless+ re/ on t j\rney1 :i* an imp]i\s necessity n[ induc$ him to essay8 ,jacob 0 n long left 9 d\bt4 ,on rea*+ ,be]%eba ! ,almighty appe>$ to him 9 vision1 & bade him lay aside all appreh5sions4 ,9 ,egypt1 9 ! l& ( ! mighty ,ph>aohs1 ,he w\ld n fail to protect him1 !re ,he w\ld make him a great nation1 & !nce 9 ! fulness ( "t ,he w\ld br+ 8 se$ back to ! ,l& ( ,promise4 ,?us enc\rag$ ,jacob arose f ,be]%eba1 & ) 8 sons1 _! wives1 & _! little ones1 _! h]ds1 _! flocks1 & all ! goods !y _h gott5 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 comm5c$ 8 j\rney4 ,judah l$ ! way1 & on ! fronti] ( ,egypt ! patri>* met 8 long lo/ son1 & fell ^u 8 neck1 & wept on 8 neck a good :ile4 ,arriv$ 9 ! l& ( ! ,ph>aohs1 five ( ,joseph's bre?r5 7 introduc$ to ! reign+ mon>*4 ,!y told him t !y 7 %eph]ds1 t !y _h come d[n into ,egypt 9 consequ5ce ( ! sev]ity ( ! fam9e1 & reque/$ p]mission to settle z /rang]s & =eign]s 9 ,go%51 ! mo/ ea/]ly fronti]-l& ( ,egypt1 & (f]$ to become gu>dians ( ! royal h]ds4 ,p]mission 0 grant$1 & ,jacob himself 0 introduc$ to ,ph>aoh1 & be/[$ 8 bless+ ^u ! mon>* 7,g54 xlvii4 #a-aj74 ,! p]iod ( ,jacob's own soj\rn+ 9 ! l& ( ,ham 7,ps4 cv4 #bc7 0 limit$ to sev5te5 ye>s1 at ! close ( :i* he _h rea*$ ! age ( #adg1 & p]ceiv$ t 8 end 0 nigh4 ,in=m$ t 8 fa!r 0 sick5+1 ,joseph br\ght 8 two sons ,ephraim & ,manasseh & plac$ !m be=e 8 b$side4 ,guid+ 8 h&s witt+ly1 ! ag$ patri>* /ret*$ out 8 "r h& & laid x on ,ephraim's head1 ?\gh he 0 ! y\ng]1 & 8 left h& on ,manasseh's head1 ?\gh he 0 ! fir/born4 ,at ?is ,joseph 0 displeas$1 & w\ld h alt]$ ! disposition ( 8 fa!r's h&s4 ,b ,jacob refus$1 & ) 8 h&s z !y 71 be/[$ ^u ! "y m5 & _! fa!r 8 solemn & abid+ bless+4 ,?\gh born 9 ,egypt1 ,ephraim & ,manasseh 7 to be reckon$ z 8 own sons1 & w\ld bo? gr[ into great tribes4 ,b z x _h be5 9 ,jacob's own case1 s w\ld x be ) !m2 ! y\ng] bro!r w\ld be great] ?an ! eld]1 & 8 se$ %\ld become a multitude ( nations4 ,!n turn+ to ,joseph ! ,patri>* be/[$ on him a special m>k ( affection1 ev5 "o portion above 8 bre?r51 a piece ( l& :i* ) 8 sword & 8 b[ he _h conqu]$ f ! ,amorites1 probably outside ! gre5 vale ( ,%e*em 7,g54 xlviii4 #bb1 ,jo%4 xvii4 #ad1 c474 ,& n[ ! day drew nigh :5 ! ,patri>*'s ev5tful life mu/ close4 ,wi%+ by virtue ( ! gift ( prophecy1 :i* ga9$ great] p[] ! ne>] he approa*$ ! bord]s ( ! et]nal _w1 to tell !m t :i* %\ld befall !m 9 ! la/ days1 he desir$ t 8 sons might be summon$ to 8 b$side4 ,ob$i5t to 8 ^w1 !y ga!r$ r\nd him1 & !n 9 prophetic trance 8b hav+ 8 eyes op510 he beheld ! mighty vision ( ! future1 & pr$ict$ _! sev]al =tunes 9 ! l&1 ?r\gh :i* he himself _h w&]$ z a pilgrim = m ?an "o hundr$ ye>s4 ,fir/1 be=e him /ood ,reub51 ov] :om 9 ! t5ts ( ,laban he _h rejoic$ z 8 fir/born1 8 might1 & ! beg9n+ ( 8 /r5g?4 ,to him by ! law ( primog5iture belong$ ! head%ip ( ! family1 & ! d\ble inh]itance4 ,b he _h prov$ unwor?y ( 8 vocation4 ,un/able z wat]1 he %\ld n excel4 ,next 9 ord] ( _! bir? came ,simeon & ,levi4 ,bre?r5 ( "o "m1 !y _h be5 also bre?r5 9 cruelty & deceit4 ,9 _! conduct t[>ds ! ,%e*emites !y _h prov$ ! fi]c5ess ( _! ang]1 & ! cruelty ( _! disposition4 ,unwor?y 7 !y to be ! head ( a nation :i* 0 to be a bless+ & n a curse to all peoples ( ! e>?1 !re=e 7 !y to be divid$ 9 ,jacob1 & scatt]$ 9 ,israel4 ,next came ,judah1 & to him ! patri>* c\ld assign a portion at lea/ ( ! bless+ ( ! fir/born4 ,8 %\ld be ! pre-em95ce 9 p[] & dignity1 him %\ld 8 bre?r5 praise1 be=e him %\ld 8 fa!r's *ildr5 b[ d[n2 8 %\ld be ! ,sceptre & ! ,lawgiv]1 nor f b5ea? 8 feet %\ld !y ev] dep>t1 till ,,%iloh1 ! ,peaceable or ,peace-mak] came#df 7,g54 xlix4 #a-aj74 ,hav+ ?us transf]r$ ! privileges ( ! fir/born to ,judah & pr$ict$ ! =tunes ( 8 o!r sons1 ! dy+ ,patri>* once m solemnly adjur$ !m1 z he _h already adjur$ ,joseph1 n to leave 8 bones 9 ,egypt1 b to c>ry !m into ! l& ( ,hope & ,promise1 & lay !m 9 ! cave ( ,ma*pelah1 9 ! family-grave ( 8 fa!rs1 & !n he ga!r$ up 8 feet into ! b$1 & yield$ up ! gho/4 ,ob$i5t to su* reit]at$ comm&s1 ,joseph caus$ 8 fa!r's body to be embalm$ 9 ! ,egyptian fa%ion by ! physicians1 & obta9$ p]mission f ,ph>aoh to accompany 8 rema9s to ! burial-place he _h m>k$ out = !m4 ,!n at ! head ( a num]\s ret9ue1 compos$ n only ( ! memb]s ( 8 own family1 b also ( ! c\rt-(fic]s ( ,ph>aoh1 & ! gr&ees ( ! empire1 & accompani$ by *>iots & horsem51 he set out4 ,! ne>e/ road w\ld h be5 by ,gaza1 & ?r\gh ! t]ritory ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,in/ead ( ?is1 ! fun]al procession took a long circuit\s r\te r\nd ,m\nt ,seir#dg & ! ea/]n side ( ! ,dead ,sea1 & halt$ at ! ?re%+-floor ( ,atad1 on ! ea/ side ( ! ,jordan1 opposite ,j]i*o4 ,"h sev5 days 7 sp5t 9 solemn m\rn+1 & s griev\s 0 ! lam5tation t ! ,canaanites ( ! ,jordan valley call$ ! spot ,abel-,mizraim1 ! ,mead[1 or ! ,m\rn+ ( ! ,egyptians4 ,fur!r ?an ?is po9t ! ,egyptian ret9ue d n seem to h proce$$4 ,! sons ( ,jacob alone cross$ ! ,jordan1 into ! l& ( ,canaan1 & laid _! fa!r 9 ! cave ( ,ma*pelah1 by ! side ( ,abram1 ,isaac1 & ,s>ah 7,g54 l4 #a-ac74 ,! fun]al ov]1 ,joseph & 8 bre?r5 return$ to ,egypt4 ,fe>ful n[ _! fa!r 0 dead t ! ,vic]oy w\ld requite !m = all ! evil !y _h done t[>ds him1 ! sons ( ,jacob s5t a mess5g] to int]c$e 9 _! behalf4 ,b ,joseph calm$ _! fe>s1 & assur$ !m ( safety & protection4 ,toge!r1 !n1 !y dwelt 9 peace & security 9 ! l& ( ,go%52 & ,joseph saw ,ephraim's *ildr5 ( ! ?ird g5]ation1 & ! *ildr5 ( ,ma*ir ! son ( ,manasseh br\ght up ^u 8 knees4 ,at l5g?1 :5 he _h rea*$ ! age ( #aaj1 p]ceiv+ t 8 end 0 ne>1 he s5t = 8 bre?r51 & hav+ assur$ !m t ,god w\ld c]ta9ly visit !m1 & br+ !m up out ( ,egypt into ! l& :i* ,he _h promis$ to _! =efa!rs1 & tak5 an oa? ( !m t !y w\ld remove 8 bones into ! same ,good ,l&1 he di$1 & 0 embalm$1 & laid 9 a c(f9 9 ,egypt 7,g54 l4 #bf74 ,,note4 ,,survey ,,( ,,! ,,patri>*al ,,age4 ,,) ! dea? ( ,joseph ! ,patri>*al ,age ( ,israel's hi/ory may be said to close4 ,! ,family _h n[ ?r[n out _m bran*es1 & 0 on ! po9t ( m]g+ into ! ,nation4 ,at ?is juncture1 !n1 x may be well to look back1 & review "s ( ! *ief features ( ,patri>*al ,life4 i4 ,& ! fir/ ( ^! t claims att5tion is its ,nomadic "*4 ,unlike ! f\nd]s ( ,egypt1 ( ,babylon1 ( ,n9eveh1 ! ,patri>*s 7 n ! build]s ( cities & t[ns1 b pilgrims & soj\rn]s1 dwell]s 9 t5ts 7,heb4 xi4 #i74 ,b !y 7 v diff]5t f rude hordes1 l ! ,amalekites & o!r 8sons ( ! des]t10 abhorr+ any high] mode ( life4 ,abraham 0 no /rang] to ! highe/ =m ( civilization t 8 age af=d$4 ,he 0 acqua9t$ ) ,ur1 ) ,n9eveh1 ) ,damascus1 ) ,egypt2 he _h left 8 home 9 "o ( ! *ief cities ( ,mesopotamia1 n f *oice1 b 9 consequ5ce ( a direct p]sonal call f ,god4 ,moreov]1 s f> f reg>d+ 8 pres5t mode ( life z an ultimate end1 he & ,isaac & ,jacob1 7 ev] look+ =w>d to a "t :5 x w\ld close1 :5 _! desc5dants %\ld be settl$ 9 ! ,l& ( ,promise1 & become a great nation1 :5 ! portable t5t %\ld give way to ! city t _h f\ndations 7,heb4 xi4 #aj1 #ac-af2 comp4 ,g54 xxiv4 #g2 xxviii4 #d2 xlix4 #a-bg2 l4 #bd74 ,h5ce1 f "t to "t1 z opportunity (f]$1 we see ! w&]+ life freely & will+ly laid aside4 ,lot settl$ 9 ,sodom 7,g54 xiii4 #aj-ab72 ,abraham 9 ,egypt w5t direct to ,ph>aoh's c\rt 7,g54 xii4 #ad72 at ,hebron he settl$ & became a 8pr9ce ( ,god0 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,hittites 7,g54 xxiii4 #f72 ,isaac n only liv$ ne> ! ,phili/9es1 b occupi$ a h\se opposite ! palace 7,g54 xxvi4 #h71 & practis$ agriculture 7,g54 xxvi4 #ab72 & ,joseph's dream ( ! %eaves po9ts out t ?is 0 also cont9u$ 9 ! "t ( ,jacob 7,g54 xxxvii4 #g7dh4 ii4 ,! ,family 0 ! c5tre ( ! ,patri>*al commonweal?4 ,its head 0 ! s\rce ( au?ority & jurisdiction2 he possess$ ! p[] ( life & dea? 7,g54 xxxviii4 #bd72 he unit$ 9 himself ! functions ( *ief & prie/2 he (f]$ ! burnt-(f]+2 he _h 8 arm$ reta9]s 7,g54 xiv4 #ad2 xlviii4 #bb2 xxxiv4 #be2 xxxiii4 #bj72 8 int]c\rse ) 8 wives 7= polygamy 0 n =bidd57 0 free & unre/ra9$2 ! wife's cons5t 0 ask$ be=e w$lock 7,g54 xxiv4 #eg1 #eh72 love hall[$ ! relations ( ,abraham ) ,s>ah1 ( ,isaac ) ,rebekah1 ( ,jacob ) ,leah & ,ra*el2 woman1 inde$1 did n occupy ! position s9ce conc$$ to h]1 b h] position 0 f> f degrad$1 & ! sanctity ( ! m>riage-bond 0 def5d$ by sev]e laws1 :i* made dea? ! puni%m5t = adult]y 7,g54 xxxviii4 #bd74 ,slav]y1 x is true1 exi/$1 b 9 ! t5ts ( ,abraham ! slave 0 ev] treat$ ) consid]ation1 & n exclud$ f1 b made a p>tak] ( religi\s privileges 7,g54 xvii4 #ac74 ,! fidelity & atta*m5t ( ,eliez] ! /ew>d ( ,abraham's h\se1 ! m\rn+ = ,deborah ,rebekah's nurse 7,g54 xxxv4 #h71 are pleas+ pro(s ( ! peace t reign$ 9 ! ,patri>*al h\sehold4 iii4 ,civilization4 ,! life ( ! ,patri>*s 0 *iefly t ( ! %eph]d1 & _! weal? ma9ly consi/$ 9 _! flocks & _! h]ds4 ,b besides practis+ agriculture !y 7 n unacqua9t$ ) money & ! preci\s metals4 ,abraham paid = ! field ( ,ma*pelah ) co9 7,g54 xxiii4 #i-bj71 & ! sons ( ,jacob took money ) !m into ,egypt 7,g54 xlii4 #be1 #ce72 :ile ! gold r+ & armlets pres5t$ to ,rebekah by ,eliez] 7,g54 xxiv4 #bb71 ! bracelet & signet r+ ( ,judah 7,g54 xxxviii4 #ah71 ! e>-r+s ( ,ra*el 7,g54 xxxv4 #d71 ! _m-col\r$ coat ( ,joseph1 indicate an acqua9tance ) ! luxuries ( life4 iv4 ,religion4 ,:ile o!r nations 7 rapidly le>n+ to deify ! p[]s ( nature1 ! ,patri>*s believ$ n only 9 a ,god above & beyond nature1 b 9 a ,god ,p]sonal1 ,omnipot5t1 & ,holy4 ,! ,god ( ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob 0 no m]e ab/raction1 no m]e law4 ,he c\ld & did reveal ,himself by angelic appe>ances1 by visions1 by dreams2 ,he c\ld console1 /r5g!n1 enc\rage2 ,he c\ld puni%1 rebuke1 & on rep5tance =give4 ,abraham1 ! ,fri5d ( ,god 7,jas4 ii4 #bc71 int]c$es ) ,him 9 behalf ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah 7,g54 xviii4 #bc-cc72 ,isaac is w>n$ by ,him aga9/ go+ d[n into ,egypt 7,g54 xxvi4 #b72 ,jacob is consol$ by ,him at ,be!l :5 sett+ out into ! l& ( exile 7,g54 xxviii4 #ac-ae71 & wre/les ) ,him by ! =ds ( ,jabbok till ! break ( day 7,g54 xxxii4 #bd72 ,joseph believes 9 ,8 invisible b ev]-pres5t help 9 prison & 9 a /range l&1 & ascribes to ,him all 8 wisdom 9 ! int]pretation ( dreams 7,g54 xli4 #af74 ,! ,div9e ,promise ( a great future ,abraham believ$ "u circum/ances ( greate/ trial1 & 8 fai? 0 c\nt$ to him = righte\sness 7,rom4 iv4 #c74 ,moreov] ! ,god ( ! ,patri>*s 0 no m]e 8national or h\sehold ,god40 ,8 sph]e ( op]ation 0 n re/rict$ to ! ,patri>*s & _! families2 ,he is ! ,god ( all ! e>? 7,g54 xxiv4 #c71 ! ,god ( ,righte\sness & ,hol9ess4 ,he puni%es ! p ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah 7,g54 xix4 #bd1 #be72 ,he plagues ,ph>aoh's h\se 7,g54 xii4 #ag72 ,he is ! ,god ( ! prie/-k+ ,mel*iz$ek 7,g54 xiv4 #ah71 & ( ! ,phili/9e ,abimele* 7,g54 xx4 #c72 ,he protects n only ,isaac ! 8*ild ( promise10 b ! outca/ ,i%mael ! 8*ild ( ! bondwoman0 7,g54 xxi4 #ac72 ,he is ) ,joseph 9 prison1 b ,he s5ds dreams to ,ph>aoh1 & ?r\gh ,joseph ,he saves ,egypt f fam9e 7,g54 l4 #bj74 v4 ,! ,religi\s ,wor%ip ( ! ,patri>*s 0 9 keep+ ) ! simplicity ( _! cre$4 ,! head ( ! family 0 also ! prie/ ( ! family4 ,:5ev] ,abraham1 ,isaac1 or ,jacob1 rea*$ any new spot 9 _! pilgrimage1 !y inv>iably erect$ an alt>1 g5]ally ( /one & on a high situation 7,g54 xxii4 #i2 xxvi4 #be2 xxxv4 #g72 !re !y call$ on ! "n ( ,jehovah1 !re !y pres5t$ _! burnt sacrifice1 !re !y (f]$ up _! pray]s4 ,_! hi/ory also proves ! exi/5ce ( (f]+ cov5ant-sacrifices1 & celebrat+ cov5ant-fea/s 7,g54 xv4 #i-ah2 xxi4 #cb72 ! mak+ & pay+ ( v[s 7,g54 xxviii4 #bc72 ! erection ( memorial pill>s1 & ! consecration ( !m by p\r+ ^u !m oil & w9e 7,g54 xxviii4 #ah72 ! rite ( circumcision 7,g54 xvii4 #aj-ad72 & ! pay+ ( ti!s 7,g54 xiv4 #bj7di4 vi4 ,! ,"* ( ! ,patri>*s is nev] repres5t$ z p]fect1 _! faults are freely expos$1 !irs is no ideal hi/ory4 ,if we comp>e ! f\r mo/ em95t among/ !m1 we seem to trace 9 7i7 ,abraham1 8! fai? t c remove m\nta9s0 9 its p[] & 9 its fulness1 reveal+ itself 9 unfalt]+ tru/ & unque/ion+ ob$i5ce "u ! mo/ try+ circum/ances conceivable2 9 7ii7 ,isaac1 ! fai? t c possess itself 9 pati5ce1 & dis*>ge ! ord9>y duties ( life 9 quietness & wait+2 9 7iii7 ,jacob1 ! viol5t conte/ ( fai? ) ! fle%1 ! high] ) ! l[] nature1 till by h>d discipl9e ! latt] is purifi$1 & ! 8,supplant]0 becomes ! 8,pr9ce10 ! 8,prevail] ) ,god20 9 7iv7 ,joseph1 ! fidelity & p]sev]ance ( fai?1 reveal$ n only 9 ! pati5t endurance ( ! mo/ griev\s trials1 b 9 en]getic action1 & at l5g? cr[n$ ) victory4 8,he unites 9 himself ! noble tru/ & resolution ( ,abraham1 ) ! quiet p]sev]ance ( ,isaac1 & ! c>eful prud5ce ( ,jacob40 ,he is moreov] an em95t hi/oric type ( ,*ri/1 9 7#a7 8 p]secution & sale by 8 bre?r51 7#b7 8 resi/+ temptation1 7#c7 8 humiliation & exaltation1 7#d7 8 disp5s+ to a fam9e-/rick5 p ! bread ( life1 7#e7 9 ! fulness ( 8 =giv+ love#ej4 ,,book ,,iii4 ,,f ,,! ,,settlem5t ,,( ,,! ,,israelites ,,9 ,,egypt ,,to ,,! ,,giv+ ,,( ,,! ,,law4 ,illu/ration3 ,a ,,map ,,( ,,canaan1 ,,egypt ,,s9ai to illu/rate ! ,,patri>*al ,,hi/ory & ,,! ,,exodus4 ,/an=d's ,geographical ,e/abli%m5t ,london3 ,macmillan ,co4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,! ,,bir? ,,& ,,call+ ,,( ,,moses4 ,,exod4 ,i4-,,vi4 ,b4,c4 #agjf-adia4 ,,! di/rict ( ,,go%5 7fronti]71 also call$ ! ,l& ( ,rameses 7,g54 xlvii4 #aa71 :]e ! ,israelites 7 settl$ dur+ ! p]iod ( _! soj\rn 9 ! l& ( ! ,ph>aohs1 0 ! mo/ ea/]ly bord]-l& ( ,egypt4 ,x 0 sc>cely includ$ )9 ! b\nd>ies ( ,egypt prop]1 & 0 inhabit$ by a mix$ population ( ,egyptians & =eign]s 7,exod4 xii4 #ch74 ,em95tly a pa/ure l& & adapt$ to ! re>+ ( flocks & h]ds1 x includ$ also a consid]able portion ( fruit-be>+ soil1 :i* ow$ its f]tility to ! ov]fl[+ ( ! ,nile1 call$ by ! ,egyptians ,hapi-,mu1 ! g5ius ( ! wat]s1 by ! ,israelites ,sihor1 or ,%ihor1 ! black 7,is4 xxiii4 #c2 ,j]4 ii4 #ah74 ,t\*+ on ! we/ ! gre5 valley ( ?is wondr\s riv]1 & /ret*+ onw>ds to ! yell[ s&s ( ! ,arabian des]t imm$iately s\? ( ,pale/9e1 x 0 !n1 z x has always be51 ! mo/ productive "p ( ,egypt1 yield+ luxuriant crops ( :eat & millet1 & ab\nd+ 9 cucumb]s & melons1 g\rds & beans1 & o!r vegetable gr[?s 7,num4 xi4 #e74 ,sacr$ ,hi/ory does n reveal to u _m p>ticul>s respect+ ! e>ly portion ( ! p]iod dur+ :i* ! sons ( ,jacob soj\rn$ 9 ! l& ( ,ham4 ,we "k t !y 7 fruitful & multipli$ & wax$ exce$+ mighty1 s t :5 ! "t came = !m to g =? f ,egypt !y c\ld sc>cely h numb]$ less ?an two million s\ls4 ,we ne$ n1 h[ev]1 suppose t ^! 7 all ! direct desc5dants ( ! sev5ty imm$iate relatives ( ,jacob4 ,:5 t ,patri>* & 8 sons w5t d[n into ,egypt !y w\ld naturally take ) !m n only _! flocks & h]ds1 b _! m5s]vants & maids]vants 7,g54 xlv4 #aj1 #aa74 ,( ! numb] ( ^! we c =m "s calculation by rememb]+ ! #cah tra9$ s]vants1 :o accompani$ ,abraham at ! rescue ( ,lot#ea 7,g54 xiv4 #ad72 ! great /ore ( s]vants possess$ by ,isaac 7,g54 xxvi4 #ac1 #ad71 two-?irds at lea/ ( :om pass$ into ! possession ( ,jacob1 & mu/ be add$ to ! two ho/s :i* he br\ght f ,mesopotamia 7,g54 xxxii4 #g1 #h74 ,b ev5 ?us _! increase 0 m>vell\s1 & mu/ be ascrib$ to ! direct sup]9t5d+ ,h& ( ,god4 ,! effect1 h[ev]1 ( _! /ay 0 p]ceptible 9 o!r respects4 ,!y n only increas$ 9 numb]s1 b became acqua9t$ ) _m arts & sci5ces1 & ?us fitt$ = _! future national exi/5ce4 ,"o portion1 inde$1 ( ! nation seems to h reta9$ its pa/oral habits ev5 to ! end4 ,! desc5dants ( ,reub51 ,gad1 & ,manasseh 7,num4 xxxii4 #a7 probably t5d$ _! l>ge flocks & h]ds on ! ea/]n bord] ( ,go%51 b o!rs settl$ 9 ! cities & villages on ! conf9es ( ! l& ( ,go%51 & n only adopt$ m g5]ally agricultural pursuits 7,deut4 xi4 #aj71 b became acqua9t$ ) _m useful arts1 ) writ+1 ! work+ ( preci\s & common metals1 ! gr9d+ & engrav+ ( preci\s /ones1 ) c>p5try1 byssus-weav+1 & pott]y 7#a ,*r4 iv4 #ad1 #ba1 #bc71 ) fi%+1 g>d5+ 7,num4 xi4 #e71 & artificial irrigation 7,deut4 xi4 #aj7eb4 ,on ! o!r h&1 !y c\ld n fail to become acqua9t$ ) =ms ( religi\s wor%ip hi!rto utt]ly unkn[n to !m4 ,n[1 = ! fir/ "t1 c\ld !y witness ! gorge\s & my/]i\s c]emonies t att5d$ ! wor%ip ( ,ra1 ! 8,sun-,god10 or ( ,isis & ,osiris4 ,n[1 = ! fir/ "t1 !y might behold ! inc5se burnt ?ree times e day#ec1 & ! solemn sacrifice (f]$ once a mon? to ! sacr$ black calf ,mnevis at ,on 7,heliopolis71 or to 8 rival ! bull ,apis at ,memphis4 ,n[ !y saw1 z !y c\ld sc>cely h se5 else:]e1 ! adoration ( ! creature r ?an ! ,creator c>ri$ to its fur!/ po9t1 & div9e hon\rs paid n only to ! mighty ,ph>aoh1 ! ,*ild1 ! repres5tative ( ! ,sun-,god1 b to almo/ ev]y?+ 9 ! heav5 above1 & ! e>? b5ea?1 & ! wat]s "u ! e>?1 to ! crocodile & ! hawk1 ! cat & ! dog1 ! hippopotamus & ! s]p5t4 ,t ! simple patri>*al fai? ( ! desc5dants ( ,abraham & ,isaac & ,jacob w\ld suff] f contact ) su* div]se =ms ( idolatry might naturally be expect$4 ,! wor%ip ( ! sacr$ calf ex]cis$ ov] !m a peculi> fasc9ation4 ,y\r fa!rs wor%ipp$ o!r gods 9 ,egypt1 says ,jo%ua aft]w>ds 7,jo%4 xxiv4 #ad71 !y =sook n ! idols ( ,egypt1 is ! accusation ( ,ezekiel 7,ezek4 xx4 #g1 #h2 xxiii4 #c74 ,b an important ev5t ex]cis$ a /ill great] influ5ce on _! social & religi\s condition4 ,a *ange took place 9 ! reign+ dyna/y4 ,!re arose a new k+ ov] ,egypt 7,ex4 i4 #h2 ,acts vii4 #ah7 t knew n ,joseph1 :o reg>d$ ) no fri5dly feel+s ! /range community ) ali5 rites & traditions1 settl$ on ! ea/]n outskirts ( 8 realm4 ,he view$ ) al>m _! rapid increase1 & dread$ le/1 9 ! ev5t ( a w>1 in/ead ( gu>d+ 8 k+dom aga9/1 !y might jo9 ! enemies ( ,egypt1 ! rov+ tribes ( ! ,ea/1 8! t]ror ( ! inhabitants ( ! ,nile valley10 & fight aga9/ 8 own p1 & effect _! escape f ! l&4 ,accord+ly he det]m9$ to r$uce !m to ! condition ( public s]fs or slaves2 & 9 ord] to cru% _! free & indep5d5t _s1 set taskma/]s ov] !m1 & employ$ !m 9 gigantic works1 mak+ bricks = 8 treasure cities1 ,,pi?om & ,,raamses4 ,day aft] day1 !re=e1 _! lives 7 made bitt] ) h>d bondage1 :ile b5ea? a burn+ ra9less sky1 nak$ & 9 gangs1 !y toil$ "u ! la% 9 ! qu>ry or ! brick-field4 ,b ?is exp$i5t did n produce ! effects ! mon>* desir$4 ,! m !y 7 afflict$1 ! m ?is /range p grew & multipli$1 & wax$ exce$+ mighty4 ,!reupon in/ructions 7 giv5 to ! ,hebrew midwives to de/roy 9 "s secret way e ,hebrew man-*ild4 ,& :5 ?is too prov$ ineffectual1 f ! unwill+ness ( ! midwives to obey s cruel a decree1 an ord] 0 issu$ t e ,hebrew boy %\ld be flung into ! wat]s ( ! ,nile4 ,:at ,abraham _h se5 9 my/ic vision 0 n[ fulfill$ 7,g54 xv4 #ab72 a horror ( great d>kness _h settl$ ^u 8 desc5dants2 /rang]s 9 a /range l&1 !y 7 suff]+ griev\s affliction1 !y sigh$ by reason ( _! bondage1 & _! cry came up unto ,god 7,ex4 ii4 #bc74 ,b x 0 at ?is juncture1 :5 e ?+ seem$ at ! wor/1 t ! future ,deliv]] ( ,israel 0 born4 ,,amram1 a man ( ! h\se ( ,levi1 m>ri$ ,,jo*eb$1 a woman ( ! same tribe1 & became ! fa!r ( a daught] ,,miriam1 a son ,,a>on1 & a boy rem>kable f 8 *ildhood = peculi> beauty 7,ex4 ii4 #b2 ,acts vii4 #bj74 ,= ?ree mon?s 8 "m succe$$ 9 elud+ ! vigilance ( ,ph>aoh's inquisitors1 & conceal+ h] *ild4 ,b at ! close ( t p]iod1 f9d+ fur!r concealm5t impossible1 %e con/ruct$ an ark or boat ( papyrus /alks1 & hav+ protect$ x ) pit* or bitum51 plac$ ! *ild !re9 among ! re$s ( ! ,nile4 ,!re ! "m left x1 b ,miriam ! si/] /ood af> (f to wat* h] bro!r's fate4 ,z ! ark float$ ) ! /ream1 ! daught] ( ,ph>aoh1 att5d$ by h] maid5s1 came d[n to ba! 9 ! wat]s ( ! sacr$ riv]1 & z %e walk$ by ! bank1 h] eye lit ^u ! basket1 & %e s5t "o ( h] att5dants to fet* x4 ,x 0 br\ght1 & :5 op5$1 behold6 ! babe wept4 ,/ruck ) compassion ! ,egyptian pr9cess1 ?\gh %e p]ceiv$ x 0 "o ( ! ,hebrews' *ildr51 det]m9$ to re> x = h] own4 ,at ?is mom5t ,miriam approa*$1 & ask$ p]mission to call a nurse = ! *ild4 ,p]mission 0 giv51 & ,jo*eb$ once m saw h] boy re/or$ to h]1 ) ! comm& to re> x = its pres]v]4 ,! *ild grew1 & aft] a :ile 0 br\ght to ! ,pr9cess1 & %e1 9 memory ( its pres]vation1 nam$ x ,,moses1 or 9 its ,egyptian =m ,,mo-,,%e1 f ,mo1 8wat]10 & ,u%e1 8sav$0 7,ex4 ii4 #aj74 ,! ,f\ndl+ ( ! ,nile 0 n[ =mally br\ght up z ! adopt$ son ( ,ph>aoh's daught]1 &1 9 con=mity ) 8 high position1 receiv$ a suitable education4 ,he became le>n$1 ,/ ,/eph5 tells u 7,acts vii4 #bb71 9 all ! wisdom ( ! ,egyptians2 9 all !re=e1 we may believe1 t ! sci5ce ( t day c\ld tea* him ( ari?metic1 writ+1 a/ronomy1 m$ic9e1 & sacr$ symbolism4 ,on ! same au?ority we fur!r le>n t ,moses became mighty n only 9 words1 b also 9 de$s 7,acts vii4 #bb74 ,:at ^! de$s 7 is n kn[n#ed1 b x is c]ta9 t ! ,hebrew y\? 0 9 a position to h a*iev$ a spl5did c>e]4 ,he might h enjoy$ to ! full ! pleasures ( ! ,egyptian c\rt 7,heb4 xi4 #be71 & amass$ mu* ( its accumulat$ treasures4 ,b ! traditions1 ! hopes1 ! cre$ ( 8 own nation _h n1 we may believe1 be5 conceal$ f him by 8 "m4 ,h5ce :5 he came to ! age ( =ty1 *anc+ to g =? f ,on or ,memphis to ! l& ( ,go%51 he beheld "o ( 8 c\ntrym5 n only toil+ amid/ ! %adeless brick-fields1 b suff]+ ! ba/9ado f 8 ,egyptian taskma/]4 ,fill$ ) indignation ,moses look$ ?is way & t way1 & see+ no "o by1 slew ! ,egyptian1 & hid ! corpse 9 ! :ite s& ( ! des]t4 ,! next day1 see+ two ( ! ,hebrews qu>rell+1 he tri$ to act z arbit] betwe5 !m4 ,8 good (fices1 h[ev]1 7 n only reject$ by ! "o he decid$ to be 9 ! wrong1 b he discov]$ t ! murd] ( ! ,egyptian 0 no secret4 ,he imag9$ t 8 c\ntrym5 w\ld h recognis$ 9 him a ,deliv]] s5t f ! ,god ( _! fa!rs1 b !y did n4 ,be=e long1 news ( ! murd] rea*$ ! e>s ( ,ph>aoh1 & ,moses p]ceiv+ t 8 life 0 no long] safe fl$ f ,go%5 9 a s\?-ea/]ly direction to ! l& ( ,midian1 or ! p59sula ( ,s9ai 9 ,arabia1 peopl$ by ! desc5dants ( ,abraham by ,keturah 7,g54 xxv4 #b74 ,he 0 sitt+ on a well 9 ,midian1 :5 he p]ceiv$ ! approa* ( ! sev5 daught]s ( ,,je?ro#ee1 ! *ief & prie/ ( t c\ntry1 to draw wat] = _! flocks4 ,!y 7 9 ! act ( fill+ ! tr\ghs1 :5 c]ta9 ,arabian %eph]ds rudely tri$ to drive !m away4 ,!reupon1 ) ! same zeal he _h %[n 9 behalf ( 8 own c\ntrym51 ,moses int]v5$1 & def5d$ ! maid5s aga9/ ! intrud]s4 ,_! unusually e>ly return prompt$ ! enquiries ( _! fa!r1 & l$ to 8 introduction to ! *ivalr\s /rang]4 ,moses 0 cont5t$ to dwell ) ! ,midianiti% *ief1 & kept 8 flocks1 & aft]w>d m>ri$ 8 daught] ,,zipporah1 by :om he became ! fa!r ( two sons1 ,,g]%om 7/rang]7 & ,,eliez] 7,god is my help74 ,& "h amid/ 8! granite precipices & sil5t valleys ( ,horeb10 9 quiet & seclusion1 =ty ye>s ( 8 life pass$ away 7,acts vii4 #cj74 ,"h1 z n[h]e else1 he c\ld commune alone ) ,god1 & "k himself1 & le>n ! lessons ( pati5ce & self-control1 & dep5d5ce on ! ,unse51 :ile ! daily duties ( 8 %eph]d life made him acqua9t$ ) e pa? & track & f\nta9 9 a region1 :i* he 0 aft]w>ds to revisit "u su* diff]5t circum/ances4 ,mean:ile1 ?\gh !re 0 a *ange ( rul]1 ! lot ( ! ,israelites exp]i5c$ no alt]ation4 ,/ill !y toil$ 9 cruel bondage1 /ill _! cry w5t up to ! ,god ( _! fa!rs4 ,at l5g? ! "t drew ne> :5 ! ,promise made to ,abraham 0 to be fulfill$1 ! oppress+ nation judg$1 & ! p deliv]$ 7,g54 xv4 #ad74 ,"o day ,moses 0 lead+ ! flocks ( ,je?ro "s di/ance f ! spots1 :]e he seems to h usually t5d$ !m1 to ! back ( ! wild]ness1 & came to ! m\nta9 ( ,god1 ev5 to ,horeb1 :5 a m>vell\s sight arre/$ 8 att5tion4 ,he look$1 & behold6 be=e him burn+ ) fire 0 a bu% ( wild acacia#ef1 8! %aggy ?orn-bu% ( ! des]t40 ,b ?\gh envelop$ 9 flames1 x 0 n consum$6 ,x rema9$ uns+$ & un9jur$ by ! fi]y elem5t :i* play$ ar\nd x6 ,a/oni%$ at ! prodigy1 ,moses det]m9$ to draw ne> & asc]ta9 ! cause ( ?is great sight1 & z he approa*$1 lo6 a ,voice1 ! ,voice ( ,god1 call$ unto him out ( ! mid/ ( ! bu%1 say+1 ,moses1 ,moses6 ,! awe-/ruck %eph]d answ]$ ! ,voice1 & !n 0 direct$ to draw n ne>]1 b take 8 %oes f (f 8 feet1 = ! place on :i* he /ood 0 holy gr\nd4 ,moses compli$1 & hid+ 8 face1 = he d>$ n look ^u ,god1 li/5$1 :ile ! ,"l spake aga91 assur+ him t ,he 0 ! ,god ( ,abraham1 ! ,god ( ,isaac1 ! ,god ( ,jacob2 ,he _h n be5 unm9dful ( ! suff]+s ( ,8 p 9 ,egypt2 ,he _h se5 _! affliction2 ,he _h he>d _! cry2 ,he _h come d[n to deliv] !m f _! oppressors1 & to br+ !m up into a l& fl[+ ) milk & honey1 & ,he _h appo9t$ no o!r ?an ,moses himself to be _! ,deliv]]1 & br+ !m =? f ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,fill$ ) awe & misgiv+1 ,moses at fir/ s\ght 9 e way to excuse himself f ! trem5d\s commission4 ,:o am ,i1 said he1 t ,i %\ld g unto ,ph>aoh1 & t ,i %\ld br+ =? ! *ildr5 ( ,israel out ( ,egypt8 ,i w be ) !e1 0 ! reply4 ,b :o 0 ?is ,i8 ,:5 ,moses w5t to ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 & assur$ !m ( ! commission he _h receiv$1 :at 0 ! ,"n he 0 to ann\nce to !m z 8 au?ority8 ,?us %alt ?\ say unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 repli$ ! ,almighty1 ,i ,,am,,jehovah1 ! ,et]nal1 ! ,self-exi/5tha? s5t me unto y 7,ex4 iii4 #ad74 ,b ?is did n satisfy ,moses4 ,:at outw>d & visible assurance c\ld he give ! p ( 8 div9e mission8 ,?is difficulty 0 also met4 ,! ,"l inve/$ him ) a ?reefold miracul\s p[]1 :]eby to atte/ 8 au?ority1 alike be=e ! p & be=e ,ph>aoh4 ,fir/1 he %\ld ca/ 8 /aff1 8 %eph]d's crook1 ^u ! gr\nd1 & x w\ld become a s]p5t1 & on tak+ ! creature by ! tail x w\ld resume its =m] /ate4 ,!n he %\ld put 8 h& into 8 bosom1 & x w\ld become lepr\s1 b on return+ x to 8 bosom w\ld become z 8 o!r fle%4 ,?irdly1 if !y believ$ nei!r ! fir/ nor ! second sign1 he 0 to take ( ! wat] ( ! ,sacr$ ,nile1 & p\r x ^u ! dry l&1 & x %\ld become blood4 ,b n[ ,moses plead$ ano!r ob/acle4 ,he 0 n eloqu5t1 he 0 ( a sl[ spee*1 & a sl[ tongue2 no words _h he :]e) to b5d ! awful ,ph>aoh on 8 ?rone4 ,:o ha? made man's m\?8 0 ! reply2 ,:o make? ! dumb1 ! deaf1 ! bl9d8 ,h n ,i ! ,"l8 ,g1 & ,i w be ) ?y m\?1 ,i w tea* !e :at ?\ %alt say4 ,/ill ,moses made ano!r ef=t to roll (f f himself ! awful responsibility ( ! commission4 ,o my ,"l1 he cri$1 s5d1 ,i pray ,!e1 by ! h& ,?\ %\lde/ s5d4 ,?is la/ pro( ( di/ru/ provok$ ev5 ! ,"l to ang]1 b x 0 ! ang] ( ,love1 ! ,love t rememb]s m]cy & su/a9s ! weak4 ,! ,"l _h already provid$ a spokesman4 ,a>on 8 bro!r 0 at ?is mom5t on 8 way to meet him1 & he 0 kn[n to be able to speak well4 ,toge!r1 l ! ,apo/les aft]w>ds1 ! ,bro!rs %\ld g 9 be=e ,ph>aoh2 ,a>on %\ld be in/ead ( a m\?1 & ,moses %\ld be to him in/ead ( ,god1 & ) 8 rod he %\ld p]=m ! prescrib$ signs4 ,!n1 at la/1 8 timidity 0 remov$2 he cons5t$ to g1 & ! object ( ! ,vision ( ! ,burn+ ,bu% 0 ?us f> atta9$ 7,ex4 iv4 #a-ag74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,signs ,,& ,,wond]s ,,9 ,,egypt4 ,,exod4 ,,iv4-,,xi4 ,b4,c4 #adia4 ,,! fir/ /ep ,moses took t[>ds fulfill+ ! tru/ ?us confid$ to him 0 to reque/ ( 8 fa!r-9-law p]mission to revisit 8 bre?r5 9 ,egypt4 ,je?ro gave 8 cons5t1 & !n1 hav+ receiv$ ! ,div9e assurance t all ! m5 7 dead :i* s\ght 8 life1 accompani$ by ,zipporah & h] two sons1 ,g]%om & ,eliez]1 ,moses comm5c$ 8 return to ,egypt#eg4 ,he _h n proce$$ f> be=e he enc\nt]$ 8 bro!r ,a>on com+ =? to meet him1 to :om he expla9$ _! commission1 & ! signs t 7 to atte/ x4 ,on arriv+ 9 ! l& ( ,go%5 ! ,bro!rs ga!r$ toge!r all ! clans ( ! nation4 ,a>on1 z spokesman1 rehe>s$ ! words :i* ! ,"l _h spok5 to ,moses1 & did ! signs 9 ! sight ( ! p4 ,8 ann\ncem5t _h ! desir$ effect4 ,! ,israelites believ$ t ! ,"l ,god ( _! fa!rs _h inde$ int]pos$ 9 _! behalf1 & b[$ _! heads & wor%ipp$4 ,! next /ep 0 to procure f ,ph>aoh ! necess>y p]mission = ! dep>ture ( ! p4 ,b n[1 ev5 z ! ,almighty _h =ew>n$ !m1 ! difficulties ( ! ,bro!rs comm5c$4 ,on pres5t+ !mselves be=e ,ph>aoh1 & in=m+ him ( ! w ( ,jehovah1 ! ,god ( ,israel1 t ,8 p %\ld be p]mitt$ to g ?ree days' j\rney into ! wild]ness1 !re to (f] sacrifice unto ,him 7,ex4 v4 #c71 ! mon>* haughtily ask$1 ,:o is ,jehovah1 t ,i %\ld obey ,8 ,voice to let ,israel g8 ,conceiv+ ! ,god ( ,israel to be m]ely a national god1 x seem$ to him inexplicable t ,"o :o _h suff]$ ,8 wor%ipp]s to endure a l5g!n$ & degrad+ bondage1 c\ld dem& ( him1 ! mightie/ mon>* ( ! e>?1 to let ,8 p dep>t4 ,conclud+1 !re=e1 t x 0 only an exp$i5t to excite aspirations = fre$om among ! bondslaves1 9 contemptu\s mock]y ( !m & _! ,god1 he ord]$ t ! sev]ity ( _! toil %\ld be d\bl$4 ,hi!rto /raw _h be5 f\nd !m1 :]e) to make bricks = ! treasure-cities & o!r gigantic works !n 9 progress2 b n[ x 0 ord]$ t !y mu/ g & ga!r /raw = !mselves1 & yet ! tale ( bricks mu/ n be dim9i%$2 :at x 0 be=e1 t x 0 to rema91 & to be complet$ also4 ,to comply ) ?is tyrannical comm& 0 impossible1 & ! ,israeliti% (fic]s1 :o _h be5 set ov] ! p by ! ,egyptians 7 beat51 & _! compla9ts to ,ph>aoh 7 utt]ly disreg>d$4 ,?is produc$ a great *ange ( feel+ t[>ds ,moses & ,a>on1 at ^: ann\ncem5t ( spe$y deliv]ance ! p _h s lately b[$ ! head & wor%ipp$4 ,!y heap$ reproa*es ^u !m1 & op5ly *>g$ !m ) be+ ! cause ( _! n[ accumulat$ mis]ies1 ( hav+ made _! sav\r to be abhorr$ 9 ! eyes ( ,ph>aoh 7,ex4 v4 #a-ba74 ,?us ! fir/ attempt ( ,moses to execute 8 commission end$ 9 complete failure4 ,9 deep dejection he laid be=e ,jehovah ! ineffectual issue ( 8 ef=ts1 & 9 reply n only receiv$ a second assurance ( protection & ultimate triumph1 b 0 told t z ,ph>aoh _h reject$ ! ^w ( ,god1 ,god w\ld n[ speak to him 9 de$s1 & multiply ,8 signs & wond]s 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 till ! ,egyptians knew t ,he 0 ! ,"l4 ,b ! conte/1 9 :i* ,moses 0 n[ to engage1 0 n to be f\ght ) c>nal weapons4 ,z ! accr$it$ s]vant ( ,jehovah1 he 0 to cont5d aga9/ ! gods ( ,egypt1 aga9/ ^? arts1 ! v lifeblood ( hea!nism1 9 :i* ,egypt deem$ itself s /rong1 its magic & necromancy1 its prie/s & conjur]s4 ,accord+ly ! ,bro!rs w5t a second "t into ,ph>aoh's pres5ce1 & r5ew$ _! reque/4 ,! mon>* dem&$ a miracle 9 atte/ation ( _! claim4 ,!reupon ,a>on ?rew d[n 8 rod be=e ! k+ & 8 c\rti]s1 & /raightway x became a s]p5t4 ,b snake-*>m+ 0 an art 9 :i* ,egypt bore (f ! palm f e o!r c\ntry ( ! _w4 ,ph>aoh1 !re=e1 summon$ 8 magicians#eh1 :o ca/ d[n _! rods1 & !y likewise became s]p5ts4 ,b ?\gh ,a>on's rod swall[$ up _! rods1 ! mon>* w\ld n ackn[l$ge t 8 s]vants _h be5 defeat$2 he h>d5$ 8 he>t1 & refus$ to recognise 9 ?is miracle an au?oritative w>n+ to let ! p g4 ,! 8signs10 !re=e1 7 n[ to become ,plagues 7,ex4 vii4 #h-ad74 7i7 ,accord+ly1 on ! morr[1 at ! comm& ( ,god1 ,moses made 8 appe>ance be=e ,ph>aoh1 j z he 0 go+ to (f] sacrifice to1 or p]=m 8 religi\s ablutions 9 ! sacr$ wat]s ( ! ,nile1 ! 8,fa!r ( ,life10 ! 8,fa!r ( ! ,gods#ei10 z x 0 call$ by ! ,egyptians4 ,9 words few b decisive he ann\nc$ ! reason ( 8 com+1 & !n ! ^w 0 giv52 ,a>on lift$ up 8 rod1 & 9 a mom5t1 be=e ! v eyes ( ! mon>* & all 8 s]vants1 ! wat]s ( ! sacr$1 fructify+ riv]1 n only 9 ! /ream itself1 b 9 ! 8canals & tanks1 9 ! vessels ( wood & vessels ( /one1 !n1 z n[1 us$ = ! filtration ( ! wat] f ! s$im5t ( ! riv] b$10 7 turn$ into blood4 ,! fi%1 ?\gh simil>ly objects ( religi\s rev]5ce1 di$ 9 incr$ible numb]s1 & ! 8,fa!r ( ,wat]s10 ! s\rce ( heal? & bless+1 /ank1 nor c\ld ! ,egyptians dr9k !re(1 = !re 0 blood ?r\gh\t all ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,b aga9 ! magicians 7 summon$2 ) _! en*antm5ts1 !y caus$ o!r wat]1 probably obta9$ by digg+ ab\t ! riv]1 to assume ! same blood-r$ appe>ance1 & ,ph>aoh turn$ into 8 h\se1 & h>d5$ 8 he>t1 nei!r w\ld he let ! p g 7,ex4 vii4 #ad-be74 7ii7 ,aft] an int]val1 !re=e1 ( sev5 days1 ,moses & ,a>on aga9 pres5t$ !mselves be=e him1 & :5 _! reque/ 0 aga9 d5i$1 inflict$ ! second plague4 ,f ! /reams1 ! riv]s1 ! ponds ( ,egypt1 ,frogs#fj came up ov] ! :ole l&1 p5etrat+ into ! royal palace1 ! h\ses ( ! c\rti]s & ( ! p1 defil+ b$-*amb] & b$1 ov5 & knead+-tr\gh1 ) _! loa?some t\*4 ,aga9 ! magicians 7 summon$1 & ?\gh !y 7 utt]ly unable to c\nt]act1 !y succe$$ 9 imitat+ ?is plague also4 ,ph>aoh 0 m deeply mov$ ?an be=e2 he n only condesc5d$ to beg ( ,moses & ,a>on t !y w\ld intreat ,jehovah to remove ?is plague f 8 p1 b und]took to all[ ! ,israelites to dep>t & d sacrifice to ! ,"l4 ,b no soon] _h ! desir$ deliv]ance be5 v\*saf$1 ?an he aga9 h>d5$ 8 he>t & refus$ to fulfil 8 ^w 7,ex4 viii4 #a-ae74 7iii7 ,= ! ?ird "t1 !re=e1 ,a>on uplift$ 8 rod1 & n[1 n f ! 8,fa!r ( ,wat]s10 b f ! f]tile soil ( ,egypt itself1 came =? innum]able sw>ms ei!r ( ,lice or ( ,gnats#fa1 :i* afflict$ bo? man & bea/ ) intol]able discom=t4 ,?is plague all ! spells & incantations ( ! c\rt magicians 7 unable to imitate1 & !y 7 fa9 to confess to ,ph>aoh1 ,?is is ! f+] ( ,god1 b he h>d5$ 8 he>t1 & he>k5$ n unto !m 7,ex4 viii4 #af-ai74 7iv7 ,on ! morn+ aft]1 z he w5t =? to ! wat]s ( ! riv]1 :i* he _h lately se5 s griev\sly di%on\r$1 he 0 met by ,moses1 & refus$ = ! f\r? "t to relieve ! p ( _! bondage4 ,on ?is ! s]vant ( ,jehovah spake ! ^w1 & !re came innum]able ,flies ( v>i\s k9ds#fb1 usually a fe>ful torm5t 9 ,egypt1 b n[ attack+ ) unwont$ fury bo? man & bea/1 & sw>m+ 9 e h\se ( ! ,egyptians1 :ile !y t\*$ nei!r h\se nor p]son ( ! ,israelites 9 ,go%54 ,su* 0 ! intol]able sev]ity ( ?is plague t ,ph>aoh s f> rel5t$ z to p]mit ! p to sacrifice to ,jehovah 9 ! l& itself1 b ) ! proviso t !y %\ld n leave x4 ,?is ,moses w\ld n conc$e4 ,!re=e ! mon>* ext5d$ 8 concession to a j\rney "s little way into ! wild]ness1 b on ! removal ( ! judgm5t revok$ x1 & reta9$ ! nation 9 bondage 7,ex4 viii4 #bj-cb74 7v7 ,! fif? ,plague 0 n[ inflict$4 ,a griev\s ,murra9 broke out among/ ! horses1 ! asses1 ! camels1 ! ox51 ! %eep ( ! ,egyptians1 s t all ! cattle ( ,egypt1 includ+ n only ! useful bea/s1 b probably 8! sacr$ goat ( ,m5des1 ! ram ( ,ammon1 ! calf ( ,heliopolis1 ! bull ,apis#fc10 di$1 :ile 9 ! l& ( ,go%51 z ,ph>aoh himself asc]ta9$1 !re 0 n "o ( ! cattle ( ! ,israelites dead4 ,b ev5 ?is _h no effect on 8 pr\d he>t 7,ex4 ix4 #a-g74 7vi7 ,accord+ly ,moses & ,a>on 7 comm&$ to take h&fuls ( a%es ( ! furnace1 & spr9kle !m upw>ds t[>ds heav51 & on _! s do+1 ,boils & ,bli/]s1 & o!r eruptive disord]s1 broke =? ^u man & ^u bea/4 ,ev5 ! royal magicians suff]$ s t]ribly f ?is ! six? plague1 t !y c\ld n /& be=e ,moses1 b ! he>t ( _! ma/] 0 /ill h>d5$1 nor w\ld he yield to ! w ( ,god 7,ex4 ix4 #h-ab74 7vii7 ,) /ill great] solemnity1 !re=e1 ! com+ ( ! ,sev5? ,plague 0 ann\nc$ to him1 & he 0 w>n$ to s5d 8 s]vants & ga!r toge!r su* ( 8 cattle z 7 graz+ 9 ! fields1 if he w\ld n h !m utt]ly de/roy$ by a t]rible ,/orm ( ?und]1 lightn+1 & hail#fd4 ,by "s1 :o he>d ! w>n+1 x 0 he$$ 9 "t1 by o!rs x 0 utt]ly disreg>d$4 ,b x 0 too surely fulfill$4 ,moses /ret*$ =? 8 rod t[>d heav51 & on ! fair g>d5 ( ,egypt1 ) its gre5 mead[s & fields ( corn & b>ley & maize1 ! /orm bur/ =? ) unwont$ fury4 ,! ,"l ?und]$ out ( heav51 & ! ,highe/ gave ,8 ?und] 7,ps4 xviii4 #ac74 ,! fire ran along ^u ! gr\nd1 ! hail rattl$1 & smote ! v9es & fig-trees 7,ps4 cv4 #cc71 & e h]b ( ! field1 & e tree ( ! field1 ! b>ley !n 9 ! e>1 & ! flax !n boll$ or ris5 9 ! /alk1 z also ! cattle & h]dm5 t _h n be5 remov$ to any place ( %elt]4 ,al>m$ beyond measure at ?is unexampl$ tempe/1 ,ph>aoh begg$ ,moses to int]c$e = him1 own$ ?is "t t he _h s9n$1 t ! ,"l 0 righte\s1 t he & 8 p 7 wick$1 & promis$ to d all t 0 requir$ ( him4 ,b1 z be=e1 :5 ! fury ( ! elem5ts 0 hu%$ he refus$ to abide by 8 ^w 7,ex4 ix4 #ac-ce74 7viii7 ,& n[ = ! eigh? "t ! release ( ! p 0 dem&$1 & ! mon>* 0 told t1 9 ! ev5t ( refusal1 ! c\ntry1 already griev\sly deva/at$1 %\ld be giv5 up to ! awful ravages ( ! ,locu/s1 :i*1 9 numb]s1 su* z nei!r 8 fa!rs nor 8 fa!rs' fa!rs _h se51 %\ld sw>m 9 ! palace & ! hut1 cov]+ ! face ( ! gr\nd1 & eat+ up :atev] h]b or tree _h escap$ ! fury ( ! late /orm4 ,?is ann\ncem5t fill$ ! ,egyptians1 already suff]+ sev]ely1 ) utt]mo/ al>m4 ,let ! p g1 !y cri$ to _! k+1 t !y may s]ve ! ,"l _! ,god3 kn[e/ ?\ n yet t ,egypt is de/roy$8 ,ev5 ,ph>aoh 0 fa9 to l5d an e> to ?is remon/rance4 ,summon+ ,moses & ,a>on1 he in=m$ !m t he 0 ready to all[ su* z 7 m5 among/ ! ,israelites to dep>t & s]ve _! ,god1 b _! wives & *ildr5 mu/ rema9 z a gu>antee = _! return4 ,! s]vants1 h[ev]1 ( ,jehovah1 7 n emp[]$ to make ?is concession1 & ! plague began4 ,a /rong ea/ w9d blew cont9u\sly & br\ght ! locu/s1 :i* 9 d5se sw>ms cov]$ ! face ( ! l&1 s t x 0 d>k5$ & became a desolate wild]ness1 )\t a leaf ^u ! trees or a blade ( grass 9 ! fields#fe4 ,! obduracy ( ! mon>* n[ broke d[n1 & 0 foll[$ by a brief rep5tance1 :i* la/$ no long] ?an ! we/ w9d :i* swept away ! locu/s2 = once m1 9 ! face ( an utt]ly deva/at$ c\ntry & a murmur+ p1 he refus$ to he>k5 to ! ^w ( ! ,"l 7,ex4 x4 #a-bj74 7ix7 ,)\t ! pre-ann\ncem5ts1 !re=e1 :i* _h prec$$ ! infliction ( ! o!r plagues1 ! n9? n[ appe>$ 9 ! %ape ( ,d>kness#ff s d5se t x might be felt1 :i* = ?ree days envelop$ ! entire l&1 save only ! fav\r$ c\ntry ( ,go%54 ,dur+ ?is p]iod ! light ( ! sun 0 obscur$1 an awful & pret]natural gloom %r\d$ ! l&1 s t ! ,egyptians nei!r c\ld see "o ano!r nor rise f _! place4 ,at ! end ( ! ?ree days ,ph>aoh once m capitulat$2 all ! ,israelites1 "y & old1 might dep>t1 ! flocks & h]ds alone mu/ rema94 ,^! conditions1 h[ev]1 7 reject$ by ,moses1 & he 0 dismiss$ f ! palace ) ! w>n+ to take he$ t he saw ! face ( ,ph>aoh no m1 = on ! day t he saw 8 face1 he %\ld surely die 7,ex4 x4 #ba-bi74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,! ,,la/ ,,plague,,! ,,passov],,! ,,exodus4 ,,exod4 ,,xi4-,,xv4 ,,hi!rto ! elem5ts ( nature _h ea* 9 _! turn be5 commission$ to fight aga9/ ,ph>aoh4 ,9 all ! prec$+ plagues !re _h be5 human int]v5tion4 ,! rod or ! h& ( ,moses _h summon$ f ! sacr$ riv]1 or ! f]tile soil1 or ! ra9less air1 or ! des]t s&s ( ,arabia1 ! m9i/]s ( puni%m5t1 & wr\ght signs & wond]s 9 ! l& ( ,ham1 & _h prov$ t ! ,god he s]v$ 0 no m]e national god1 b 0 ,"l ov] e>? & air & wat]1 ov] cattle & man1 ov] tree & h]b4 ,b none ( ! elem5ts ( nature 7 to br+ on ,ph>aoh ,god's la/ sore judgm5t4 ,at midnight1 said ,jehovah1 w ,i g out into ! mid/ ( ,egypt1 & all ! fir/born 9 ! l& ( ,egypt %all die1 f ! fir/born ( ,ph>aoh t sitte? ^u 8 ?rone1 ev5 unto ! fir/born ( ! maid-s]vant t is beh9d ! mill1 & all ! fir/born ( bea/s2 ,i w execute judgm5t aga9/ all ! gods or pr9ces 7,ex4 xiii4 #ab ,m>g47 ( ,egypt1 ,i am ,jehovah4 ,be=e1 h[ev]1 ?is la/ great bl[ 0 /ruck1 involv+ ! fir/born ( ! highe/ & ! l[e/ 9 "o common fate1 c]ta9 important prelim9>ies 7 to be enact$4 ,x 0 n[ ! ,hebrew mon? ( ,nisan or ,abib1 ! mon? ( gre5 e>s4 ,on ! f\rte5? day ( ?is mon? x 0 ann\nc$ t ! la/ sore judgm5t w\ld be inflict$4 ,b on ! t5? day ( ?is mon?1 a mon? to be to ! ,israelites h5ce=? ! beg9n+ ( mon?s1 ! fir/ mon? ( _! sacr$ ye>1 ! fa!r ( e h\sehold 0 to select a lamb or kid1 )\t blemi%1 a male ( ! fir/ ye>4 ,x 0 to be kept till ! f\rte5? day1 & !n sla9 j be=e ! ev5+ twilight 7,ex4 xii4 #a-f74 ,a portion ( ! blood 0 to be spr9kl$ ) a bun* ( hyssop on ! two side-po/s & ! upp] door-po/ ( ! h\ses ( ! ,israelites1 & on ! selfsame night ! lamb1 roa/ ) fire1 :ole1 n a bone be+ brok51 0 to be eat5 ) unleav5$ bread & bitt] h]bs4 ,( ?is meal ea* h\sehold 0 to p>take1 ) _! lo9s gird$1 _! %oes on _! feet1 _! /aves 9 _! h&s1 9 ha/e l p]sons 9 a hurry to dep>t4 ,( ! fle% ( ! lamb no?+ 0 to be all[$ to rema9 until ! morn+1 & all remnants 7 to be burnt ) fire4 ,& at midnight1 :ile !y 7 p>tak+ ( ?is my/]i\s meal1 ! ,"l1 !y 7 told1 w\ld pass ?r\gh ! l& ( ,egypt1 & smite all ! fir/born1 bo? ( man & bea/1 b :5 ,he saw ! blood spr9kl$ on ! h\ses ( ! ,israelites1 ,he w\ld pass ov] !m1 & ! plague %\ld n be ^u !m to _! de/ruction 7,ex4 xii4 #g-ab74 ,su* 0 ! ord9ance ( ! ,,passov]1 a ,memorial-,fea/ to be celebrat$1 n on t night only1 b ?r\gh\t all future g5]ations1 & to be kept = a p]iod ( sev5 days1 dur+ :i* leav5$ bread 0 nei!r to be eat5 nor f\nd 9 any ( ! h\ses ( ! ,israelites4 ,on receiv+ f ,moses ! ,"l's comm&s respect+ ?is ,fea/1 ! eld]s ( ,israel1 p>tak]s ) him ( a l fai? 9 ! c]ta9ty ( ! ev5ts ab\t to be enact$ 7,heb4 xi4 #bh71 b[$ _! heads & wor%ipp$4 ,on ! t5? day ( ,nisan1 ! ,mon? ( ,r$emption1 ea* h\sehold select$ a lamb or kid1 kept x till ! f\rte5? day1 slew x1 spr9kl$ ! blood ^u ! side-po/s & ! upp] door-po/ ( _! h\ses1 & at midnight 7 eat+ ( x ) ! prescrib$ c]emonies1 :5 sudd5ly ! la/ & mo/ awful ( all ! ,t5 ,plagues began4 ,! ,"l smote all ! fir/born 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 f ! fir/born ( ! captive t 0 9 ! dungeon unto ! fir/born ( ! mighty ,ph>aoh himself1 & all ! fir/born ( cattle4 ,9 ! d>kness ( t awful night ! mon>* rose up1 he & all 8 s]vants1 & all ! ,egyptians1 & a l\d frantic cry arose ?r\gh\t ! l&1 = !re 0 n a h\se :]e !re 0 n "o dead4 ,t]rifi$ & conf\nd$ ! /ubborn k+ c\ld no long] resi/ ! p[] ( ,jehovah4 ,he implor$ ,moses & ,a>on1 z an act ( k9dness1 to dep>t ) ! utmo/ spe$4 ,& n only he1 b all 8 p jo9$ 9 ! petition1 & press$ ^u ! ,israelites jewels ( silv] & jewels ( gold1 e>r+s1 signet-r+s1 necklaces1 & fe/al app>el4 ,?us furni%$ by ! ,egyptians !mselves ) co/ly ornam5ts befitt+ ! great day ( _! deliv]ance#fg1 ! :ole ho/ ( ! ,israelites1 numb]+ #fjj1jjj m5 capable ( be>+ arms1 besides wom5 & *ildr5 & a mix$ multitude f ! l[] ord]s ( ! ,egyptians1 w5t =? f ,,rameses1 & 9 ! d>kness & cool ( ! night pursu$ _! way 7,ex4 xii4 #cg1 #ch74 ,! ne>e/ r\te to ,canaan w\ld h be5 ! usual c>avan r\te1 :i* runs 9 a nor?-ea/]ly direction along ! coa/ ( ! ,m$it]ranean1 & w\ld n h occupi$ m ?an a few days4 ,b x w\ld h br\ght ! ho/ into collision ) ! w>like & p[]ful nation ( ! ,phili/9es1 & = su* an enc\nt] !y 7 z yet totally unfit4 ,f ,,rameses1 !re=e1 :i* 0 probably on ! ea/]n skirts ( ! ,delta 9 ! ,wady ,tumeilat1 !y proce$$ 9 a s\!rly c\rse1 & aft] a day's j\rney halt$ = ! fir/ "t at ,,succo? 7,ex4 xii4 #cg71 ! place ( boo?s1 8=m$ by ! luxuriant foliage ( tam>isk1 sycamore1 & palm0 at ! v]ge ( ! cultivat$ l& ( ,egypt4 ,! next day's halt 0 at ,e?am 9 ! edge ( ! wild]ness 7,ex4 xiii4 #bj74 ,at ?is po9t ! ,"l ,himself 9 an outw>d & visible =m assum$ ! direction ( _! m>*1 appe>+ by day 9 a ,pill> ( ,cl\d1 & by night 9 a ,pill> ( ,fire4 ,su* a miracul\s int]v5tion 0 inde$ ne$$ to confirm ! fai? ( ! ho/1 = in/ead ( be+ conduct$ r\nd ! nor!rn extremity ( ! ,r$ ,sea1 s z to escape ) all spe$ beyond rea* ( _! ,egyptian oppressors1 !y 7 comm&$ to turn & encamp be=e ,pihahiro? 7! place ( s$ge71 betwe5 ,migdol 7a fronti] ,wat*t[]7 & ! we/]n side ( ! ,r$ ,sea ov] aga9/ ,baal-zephon4 ,"h !y _h sc>cely encamp$1 :5 lift+ up _! eyes ! ,israelites disc]n$ ! t]rible horses & *>iots ( ,ph>aoh pursu+ aft] !m4 ,a/oni%$ t ! p _h n made good _! flight into ,asia1 & deem+ !m entangl$ 9 ! l& & %ut 9 by ! wild]ness1 ! mon>* _h direct$ all 8 =ces to give *ase to ! fugitives4 ,9 wild al>m ! ,israelites cri$ out to ,moses1 & already compla9$ ( _! deliv]ance f ! bondage ( ,egypt4 ,b ! fai? ( _! lead] 0 n %ak54 ,he bade ! trembl+1 panic-/rick5 ho/ /& /ill & see ! salvation ( ! ,"l4 ,!y _h n long to wait4 ,= at ?is mom5t ! ,angel ( ,god1 :o w5t be=e ! ho/ ( ,israel 9 ! ,pill> ( ,cl\d & ,fire1 /ation$ himself beh9d !m s z to deep5 ! gloom 9 :i* ! ,egyptians 7 advanc+1 & af=d light & enc\ragem5t to ! ,israelites4 ,simultane\sly1 ,moses advanc$ t[>ds ! ,r$ ,sea1 ei!r at ! pres5t =ds ( ,suez1 or at "s po9t high] up1 & /ret*$ ov] x 8 rod4 ,!reupon a /rong ,ea/ w9d began to bl[1 ! wat]s 7 divid$1 ! bottom ( ! sea 0 expos$1 & amid/ walls ( wat] /&+ up on ei!r side ( !m on _! "r h& & on _! left1 ! c>avan ( ! ,israelites defil$ 9 long procession4 ,all night ! wondr\s passage cont9u$1 & z ! morn+ broke !y _h safely l&$ on ! fur!r %ore4 ,mean:ile _! foes1 det]m9$ to prev5t ! second escape ( _! prey1 _h ru%$ on amid/ ! pit*y d>kness t surr\nd$ !m into ! same awful pass4 ,b1 at ! morn+ wat*1 :5 !y _h rea*$ ! mid/ ( ! sea1 ! ,"l look$ ^u !m f ! ,pill> ( ,fire & ( ! ,cl\d1 & tr\bl$ _! ho/s1 & caus$ _! heavy *>iot-:eels to s9k 9 ! s&1 s t !y drave !m heavily4 ,9 wild confusion !y %\t$ to "o ano!r to turn back1 b x 0 too late4 ,aga9 ! h& ( ,moses 0 uplift$1 & /raightway ! wat]s1 till n[ congeal$ f _! l[e/ dep?s 7,ex4 xv4 #h71 began to break & give way1 & ! sea to return to 8 /r5g?4 ,all ef=ts to escape 7 fruitless1 fa/ & furi\s ! sea swept on1 ! engulph+ waves clos$ ov] !m1 horse & *>iot & horseman sank l lead 9 ! mighty wat]s4 ,!n f ! ,israeliti% lead]1 & ! ho/ :i* _h /ood /ill & se5 ! deliv]ance ,jehovah _h wr\ght = !m1 !re bur/ =? a noble song ( praise & ?anksgiv+1 :ile ,miriam 8 si/]1 & h] wom51 accompani$ !m ) timbrels & dances4 ,toge!r !y sang ! praises ( ,him :o _h triumph$ glori\sly1 :o _h ca/ ,ph>aoh's *>iots & 8 ho/ into ! sea1 & dr[n$ 8 *os5 capta9s 9 ! waves1 ^: "r h& become glori\s 9 p[] _h da%$ 9 pieces ! enemy1 :o _h bl[n ) ,8 w9d1 & ga!r$ ! wat]s ) ! bla/ ( ,8 no/rils1 & 9 ,8 m]cy l$ =? ! p :i* ,he _h r$eem$4 7,ex4 xv4 #a-ai4 ,comp4 ,ps4 lxxvii4 #af-ai47 ,?us1 at l5g?1 ! ^w ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 :i* ,he spake to ! patri>* ,abraham at lea/ #djj ye>s be=e1 0 fulfill$4 ,! se$ ( ! ,patri>* _h gr[n into a great nation2 !y _h be5 /rang]s 9 a l& t 0 n !irs2 !y _h suff]$ cruel affliction & degradation2 b ! oppress+ nation _h be5 judg$1 & ) mu* sub/ance ! oppress$ _h come =?4 ,! jewels ( silv] & gold & ! fe/al app>el1 :i* _! late tyrants _h =c$ ^u !m1 well became ?is _! national bir?day4 ,once slaves1 !y 7 n[ free2 once a degrad$ tribe1 !y 7 n[ an indep5d5t p4 ,!y _h left beh9d !m ,egypt ) its gr9d+ tyranny1 & its memories ( ye>s ( suff]+4 ,!y _h be5 baptiz$ unto ,moses 9 ! cl\d & 9 ! sea 7#a ,cor4 x4 #b71 _! faces 7 set t[>ds a ,promis$ ,l&1 _! hopes fa/5$ on a glori\s ,future4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,! ,,j\rney ,,f ,,! ,,r$ ,,sea ,,to ,,rephidim4 ,,exod4 ,,xv4-,,xix4 ,b4,c4 #adia4 ,,& n[ ! ransom$ p comm5c$ _! j\rney4 ,skirt+ ! ea/]n %ore ( ! ,r$ ,sea1 !y 8ent]$0 ! wild]ness ( ,%ur 7or ,e?am1 ,num4 xxxiii4 #h71 on ! we/]n base ( ! high table-l& :i* =ms ! nor!rn portion ( ! p59sula ( ,s9ai#fh4 ,a ?ree days' m>* br\ght !m to a well1 probably ,a9 ,h[ra1 pl5tifully suppli$1 inde$1 ) wat]1 b s bitt] t !y c\ld n dr9k ( x1 :5ce !y call$ x ,m>ah 78bitt]ness074 ,?is 0 ! fir/ te/ ( _! fai? 9 _! ,invisible ,lead]1 & !y prov$ unequal to x4 ,!y murmur$ aga9/ ,moses1 say+1 ,:at %all we dr9k8 ,9 8 di/ress ,moses turn$ to ! ,"l1 :o bade him ca/ a tree into ! wat]s1 & !y 7 /raightway sweet5$4 ,leav+ ,m>ah !y rea*$ ,,elim 7,wdy ,ghurundel1 or ,wdy ,useit71 :]e 7 twelve wells ( refre%+ wat]1 & ?ree-score & t5 palmtrees4 ,"h !y probably /aid "s days1 & !n pass+ betwe5 va/ cliffs1 probably at ! m\? ( ! ,wdy ,tayibeh1 aga9 came 9 sight ( ! deep blue wat]s ( ! ,r$ ,sea 7,num4 xxxiii4 #aj71 :]e !y encamp$1 & 7 able = ! la/ "t to disc]n ! %ad[y l9e ( ,egypt1 ! l& ( bondage4 ,leav+ ! sea-%ore on ! fifte5? day ( ! second mon?1 !y ent]$ ! %adeless des]t ( ,s9 7,ex4 xvi4 #a74 ,by ?is "t ! supply ( bread !y _h br\ght ) !m f ,egypt 0 consum$1 & ! p bur/ =? into l\d murmur+s aga9/ ,moses & ,a>on4 ,w\ld ,god1 !y cri$1 we _h di$ by ! h& ( ! ,"l 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 :5 we sat by ! fle%pots1 & did eat bread to ! full4 ,!reupon ,moses 0 commission$ to assure !m ( spe$y relief1 & t v ev5+ d5se flocks ( quails1 imm5se numb]s ( :i* are f\nd 9 ,arabia ,petra & ! adjo9+ c\ntries1 cov]$ ! gr\nd ar\nd _! encampm5t 7,ex4 xvi4 #ac74 ,moreov] ! next morn+1 :5 ! dew _h gone up1 behold6 !re lay on ! face ( ! wild]ness a small r\nd ?+1 z small z ! ho> fro/1 :ite1 l cori&] se$1 ! ta/e ( :i* 0 l waf]s made ) honey4 ,on see+ ?is curi\s sub/ance1 & n kn[+ its orig9 or prop]ties1 ! ,israelites exclaim$ ,man-hu1 8,:at is x80 :5ce ! sub/ance hi!rto unkn[n receiv$ ! "n ( ,,manna 7,ex4 xvi4 #ad-cf74 ,two conditions 7 annex$ to ! enjoym5t ( ?is extraord9>y & unlook$-= bless+4 ,! p 7 in/ruct$ to ga!r only a suffici5t quantity = ! wants ( a s+le day1 an om] 7ab\t five p9ts7 ea* man1 & !y 7 to leave none ( x until ! morn+4 ,"s ( !m1 h[ev]1 infr+$ bo? ^! conditions1 & 9 bo? in/ances f\nd cause to regret _! conduct4 ,"s took ! tr\ble to ga!r m ?an ! prescrib$ quantity1 & f\nd t 9 spite ( _! ex]tions he t ga!r$ mu* _h no?+ ov]1 & he t ga!r$ little _h no lack4 ,o!rs did leave "s ( x until ! morn+1 b !y too f\nd !mselves disappo9t$1 = x 0 9 a /ate ( decomposition & utt]ly unfit = food4 ,on ! six? day1 h[ev]1 ea* man 0 surpris$ to f9d himself able to ga!r twice ! usual quantity4 ,?is circum/ance ,moses expla9$ to !m4 ,! sev5? day 0 to be obs]v$ z a holy ,,sabba? 7re/7 unto ! ,"l1 on t day no manna w\ld be f\nd ly+ on ! gr\nd1 b on ! six? day !y 7 to ga!r twice ! usual quantity to make provision = ! defici5cy on ! ,sabba?4 ,?is comm&1 h[ev]1 0 n univ]sally obey$4 ,"s w5t out to ga!r on ! ,sabba?1 b return$ empty-h&$4 ,?us ! in/itution ( ! ,day ( ,re/ 0 pres5t$ z "o ( peculi> significance1 & a prep>ation 0 made = ! m precise legislation respect+ x to be aft]w>ds promulgat$4 ,9 memory ( ?is miracul\s supply ( ! p's ne$s1 ,moses direct$ t an om] ( ! ,manna %\ld be put aside 9 a vessel z a memorial to all future g5]ations 7,ex4 xvi4 #cb-cd2 ,john vi4 #ca1 #cb2 #a ,cor4 x4 #c2 ,heb4 ix4 #d74 ,aft] a halt ( a week 9 ! wild]ness ( ,s91 & also at two int]m$iate /ations1 ,,dophkah & ,,alu% 7,num4 xxxiii4 #ab-ad71 ! positions ( :i* are unkn[n1 ! ,israelites rea*$ ,,rephidim 78places ( ,re/071 mo/ probably ! ,wdy ,feirn1 & 8! f9e/ valley 9 ! :ole p59sula40 ,two circum/ances di/+ui%$ _! encampm5t 9 ?is valley4 ,9 consequ5ce ( a second failure ( wat] ! murmur+s ( ! p aga9/ _! lead] rea*$ su* a pit*1 t !y %[$ signs ( a read9ess ev5 to /one him ) /ones4 ,aga91 h[ev]1 ! ,"l int]pos$1 & m]cifully direct$ ,moses to /rike a rock 9 ,horeb1 i4e4 "o ( ! out] hills 9 ! ,s9aitic gr\p1 :]eupon a copi\s /ream fl[$ =?1 & refre%$ ! ?ir/y ho/4 ,9 memory ( ! murmur+ ( ! p1 ,moses nam$ ! spot ,,massah 78temptation071 & ,,m]ibah 78/rife07 7,ex4 xvii4 #g74 ,! o!r circum/ance :i* r5d]$ memorable ! encampm5t at ?is spot 0 ( a diff]5t nature4 ,"o ( ! ma9 /reams ( population occupy+ at ?is "t ! ,s9aitic ,p59sula1 0 ! p[]ful tribe ( ,,amalek4 ,_! settlem5ts ext5d$ f ! nor!rn "p ( ! p59sula1 ev5 to ! bord]s ( ,pale/9e4 ,!y 7 desc5d$ f ,esau1 & 7 gov]n$ by a *ief1 :o bore ! title1 by "s deem$ h]$it>y1 ( ,,agag1 ! 8,burn]0 or 8,de/roy]40 7,comp4 ,num4 xxiv4 #g2 #a ,sam4 xv4 #h1 #i47 ,reg>d+ ! encampm5t ( ! ,israelites 9 ! ri* & f]tile valley ( ,rephidim ) no fri5dly feel+s1 !y mu/]$ _! =ces1 & trea*]\sly fall+ ^u _! exhau/$ re>1 smote ! h9dmo/ ( !m & ! feeble among/ !m1 :5 !y 7 fa9t & we>y 7,deut4 xxv4 #ag-ai74 ,to repel ?is attack ,moses direct$ a "y man1 ^: "n is "h = ! fir/ "t m5tion$1 ,,jo%ua1 or z he 0 n[ call$ ,,ho%ea 7salvation71 ! son ( ,nun1 ( ! tribe ( ,ephraim1 to select a body ( m51 & g =? to meet ,amalek 9 ! valley4 ,mean:ile he himself asc5d$ ! hill1 :5ce1 probably1 ! refre%+ /reams _h issu$1 ) ! rod ( ,god 9 8 h&1 & accompani$ by ,a>on & ,hur4 ,!re )9 sight ( ! battle 9 ! valley bel[1 he /ood & /ret*$ =? 8 h&s 9 supplication to heav54 ,s long z 8 h&s rema9$ ?us uplift$1 ! ,israelites made good _! sup]iority ov] ! foe1 b z (t5 z f we>9ess 8 h&s droop$ ,amalek prevail$4 ,= a long "t ! conte/ seem$ undecid$4 ,at l5g? ,a>on & ,hur1 see+ ,moses we>i$ ) 8 ex]tions1 took a /one & plac$ x "u him1 & /ay$ up 8 h&s 9 ! attitude ( supplication1 till ! sun w5t d[n1 by :i* "t ,amalek _h su/a9$ a total defeat1 & be5 smitt5 ) ! edge ( ! sword4 ,?is victory & ! circum/ances lead+ to x 7 too important to be =gott54 ,on ! summit ( ! hill1 :]e he _h /ood 9 ! attitude ( pray]1 ,moses erect$ an alt>1 :i* he call$ ,,jehovah-,,nissi 7! ,"l is my ,bann]71 &1 by ! ,div9e direction1 inscrib$ 9 a book ! acc\nt ( ,amalek's attack1 & rehe>s$ x 9 ! e>s ( ,jo%ua4 ,_! trea*]\s conduct _h plac$ !m "u ! same ban z ! nations ( ,canaan1 & ! ,"l w\ld utt]ly put out ! remembrance ( ,amalek f "u heav5 7,ex4 xvii4 #ad2 #a ,sam4 xv4 #b1 #c2 #b ,sam4 viii4 #ab74 ,n long aft]w>ds1 ,,je?ro1 ! fa!r-9-law ( ,moses1 hav+ he>d all t ! ,"l _h done = 8 k9sman1 & ( ! wond]ful deliv]ance ( ! ,israelites f ,egypt1 left 8 t5ts among ! ,midianites & came to meet him1 ) 8 daught] ,zipporah1 & h] two sons ,g]%om & ,eliez]4 ,aft] mutual salutation1 ! two pass$ into ! t5t1 & ,moses rec\nt$ to 8 fa!r-9-law ! m>vels ( ! ,exodus1 ! travail ( ! p by ! way1 & _! late deliv]ance f ! sword ( ,amalek4 ,je?ro rejoic$ at ! recital1 be/[$ ^u ! ,israelites 8 solemn bless+1 & (f]$ sacrifices to ,jehovah1 to :i* & ! ?anksgiv+-fea/ t foll[$1 ,a>on ! future high-prie/1 & all ! eld]s ( ,israel 7 invit$4 ,on ! morr[1 p]ceiv+ ,moses occupi$ f morn+ until ev5+ ) ! adm9i/ration ( ju/ice & ! settlem5t ( disputes among ! p1 ,je?ro v5tur$ to remon/rate ) him on ! risk he incurr$ by und]tak+ unaid$ s heavy a burd54 ,he sugge/$ t judges1 rul]s1 & eld]s1 able m51 su* z fe>$ ,god1 & hat$ covet\sness1 %\ld be appo9t$1 :o %\ld at /at$ seasons see ju/ice done betwe5 man & man1 & res]ve only ! weighti] matt]s = ! att5tion ( ,moses himself4 ,8 wise advice 0 adopt$1 & m5 7 duly appo9t$ to preside ov] e t51 e fifty1 e hundr$1 & e ?\s& ( ! p1 & ?us equalize ! burd5 hi!rto su/a9$ by ,moses alone 7,ex4 xviii4 #a-bg74 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,s9ai ,,& ,,! ,,giv+ ,,( ,,! ,,law4 ,,exod4 ,,xix4 ,,xx4 ,b4,c4 #adia4 ,,at l5g? ! halt at ,rephidim came to an end4 ,9 ! ?ird mon? 7,ex4 xix4 #a71 ! ,israelites once m set out 9 a s\!rly direction1 & aft] asc5d+ w9d+ valleys & rugg$ passes & /aircases ( l(ty rocks ris+ "o above ! o!r 9 long succession1 rea*$ a level pla9 7probably ,er-,raheh7#fi1 9 front ( :i* 8t[]$ ! massive cliffs ( ,s9ai10 ris+ 8l a huge alt> 9 front ( ! :ole congregation40 ,"h 9 a spot :]e !y c\ld f9d wat] & pa/ure = _! flocks & h]ds1 !y pit*$ _! t5ts be=e ! ,m\nt 7,ex4 xix4 #b74 ,! natural aspect ( ev]y?+ ar\nd !m 0 ( a "* calculat$ to ex]t a mo/ solemnis+ influ5ce ^u _! feel+s4 ,!y _h rea*$ a k9d ( 8natural sanctu>y1 n made ) h&s10 :i* = magnific5ce & gr&eur f> exce$$ any ( ^? massive ,egyptian temples1 on :i* _! eyes _h re/$ by ! gre5 valley ( ! ,nile4 ,f> remov$ f ! /ir & confusion ( e>?ly ?+s#gj1 amid/ a sc5e ( desolate gr&eur & a sil5ce unbrok5 ev5 by ! s\nd ( wat]s or ! trickl+ ( rills d[n ! m\nta9 gorges#ga1 !y exp]i5c$ ev]y?+ t ! natural influ5ce ( sc5]y & association c\ld effect t[>ds fitt+ _! m9ds = ! great & sublime transactions n[ ab\t to be enact$ betwe5 !m & ! ,almighty4 ,!y 7 ab\t to receive direct communication f ! ,"l ( all ! e>?1 & to le>n :y ) an out/ret*$ arm1 & signs & great wond]s1 !y _h be5 deliv]$ f ! bondage ( ,egypt1 & ?us l$ =? into ! wild]ness4 ,by way ( prep>ation = ! great sc5e1 ,moses left ! congregation encamp$ on ! pla91 & proce$$ up ! w9d+ /eep asc5t ( ,s9ai4 ,on rea*+ ! summit1 ! ,"l call$ unto him1 & made kn[n ,8 int5tion ( r5ew+ ! patri>*al ,cov5ant1 :i*1 ?\gh x might seem to h be5 =gott5 dur+ ! we>y ye>s ( bondage 9 ,egypt1 _h nev] be5 disannull$ 7,gal4 iii4 #ag71 & 0 n[ to be solemnly republi%$4 ,l all ,cov5ants1 x conta9$ a /ipulation & a promise4 ,if ,israel w\ld obey ! ,voice ( ,him1 :o _h deliv]$ !m f ,egypt1 & borne !m on eagles' w+s1 & br\ght !m to ,himself 7,ex4 xix4 #d71 if !y w\ld submit !mselves to ,8 laws1 & keep ,8 comm&m5ts1 !n1 ?\gh all ! e>? 0 ,81 yet %\ld !y be a peculi> treasure unto ,him above all p4 ,jehovah 8w\ld ent] into a special relation t[>ds !m1 ,he w\ld und]take ! duties & claim ! privileges ( sov]eignty10 :ile !y %\ld be unto ,him a k+dom ( prie/s1 & a holy nation4 ,x 0 n a s+le & peculi> ord] t 0 to be elevat$ to ! high position ( a memb] ( ! prie/-k+dom1 z 0 ! case 9 ,egypt4 ,e ,israelite 0 to su/a9 ?is relation1 & 9 ! mid/ ( a _w giv5 up to idolatry1 0 call$ to pres]ve ! k ( ! "o true ,god1 & exhibit to ! nations ! spectacle ( a p walk+ 9 ! ways ( ,hol9ess1 ,righte\sness1 & ,tru?4 ,! conditions ( ?is ,cov5ant ,moses made kn[n to ! ,eld]s & p ( ,israel2 he laid be=e !m all ! words :i* ! ,"l comm&$ ,him1 & :5 !y _h volunt>ily agre$ to obey !m1 he return$ ) _! reply to ! ,"l1 & 0 told ( ! int5tion ( ,jehovah to come unto him 9 a ?ick cl\d1 t ! p might he> him1 & believe him = ev] 7,ex4 xix4 #i74 ,?ree days1 !re=e1 7 n[ devot$ to prep>atory & c]emonial ablutions1 dur+ :i* ! p 7 comm&$ to ab/a9 f all s5sual & worldly enjoym5ts4 ,!n b\nds 7 set r\nd ! m\nta9 on :i* a ,god ( ,hol9ess 0 ab\t to appe>1 le/ any ( ! p %\ld asc5d or ev5 t\* x4 ,( any infr+em5t ( ?is prohibition dea? 0 d5\nc$ z ! c]ta9 p5alty1 & t n inflict$ 9 ! usual way1 le/ ! execution]s %\ld !mselves be pollut$1 b f a di/ance ) /ones & arr[s 7,ex4 xix4 #ab1 #ac2 ,heb4 xii4 #bj74 ,at l5g? ! morn+ ( ! ?ird day dawn$1 & ! awful sil5ce ( ! m\nta9-sanctu>y 0 brok5 by peals ( ?und]1 :i* e*o$ & re-e*o$ amid/ ! rocky gorges1 :ile fla%es ( lightn+ lit up ! peaks ( ,s9ai1 & reveal$ by _! contra/ ! pit*y d>kness & ! ?ick cl\d :i* _h settl$ ^u ! m\nta9-top4 ,pres5tly ! ,voice z ( a ,trumpet 7comp4 ,rev4 i4 #aj1 iv4 #a71 s\nd$ exce$+ l\d1 audible ev5 above ! cra% ( ! ?und]1 s t e s\l 9 ! camp trembl$4 ,?is 0 ! signal ,god _h made kn[n to ,moses1 :o /raightway l$ =? ! p out ( ! camp to meet ) ,god1 & !y /ood at ! ne!r "p ( ! m\nt1 :i* appe>$ altoge!r on a smoke1 l ! smoke ( a furnace1 en%r\d+ a my/]i\s flame 9 :i* ! ,"l desc5d$ 7,ex4 xix4 #ah74 ,aga9 ! ,trumpet peal$ ) a long-cont9u$ bla/1 & wax$ l\d] & l\d]1 & ,moses spake1 & ,god answ]$ him by a voice1 summon+ him to meet ,him on ! top ( ,s9ai4 ,arriv$ !re1 he 0 comm&$ aga9 to w>n ! p1 & ev5 ! prie/s1 aga9/ draw+ too ne>1 or break+ ?r\gh ! b\nds t _h be5 set ab\t ! m\nt = ! purpose ( indulg+ any pr(ane gaze1 & s incurr+ ! inevitable p5alty ( dea? 7,ex4 xix4 #ba74 ,moses !re=e return$ to ! awe/ruck cr[d on ! pla9 bel[1 & r5ew$ ! solemn w>n+4 ,!n f out ( ! mid/ ( ! fire1 & ! cl\d1 & ! ?ick d>kness1 ) a great voice 7,deut4 v4 #bb71 ,,jehovah ,himself spake to ! assembl$ ho/ face to face1 & proclaim$ ! ,t5 fundam5tal ,words ( ! law ( ! ,cov5ant4 ,n z ! ,"l ( ! univ]se1 or ! ,creator ( all ?+s1 did ! ,mo/ ,high n[ reveal ,himself to ! p1 b z _! ,r$eem]1 :o _h br\ght !m out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 & f ! h\se ( bondage 7,ex4 xx4 #b74 7,i7 ,beside ,him1 !re=e1 !y 7 to h no o!r god2 7,,ii7 ( ,him !y 7 to make no repres5tation1 or con/ruct any grav5 image1 or any lik5ess 9 ! =m ( any?+ ei!r 9 ! heav5 above or ! e>? b5ea?1 or ! wat]s "u ! e>?2 7,,iii7 = ,8 ,"n !y 7 to ent]ta9 ! deepe/ rev]5ce1 nor pr(ane x by tak+ x 9 va92 7,,iv7 ,8 ,day1 ! sev5? ,day1 ! ,day ( re/1 !y 7 ev] to obs]ve2 six days !y might lab\r1 & d all _! "w1 b on ! sev5? day1 ! ,sabba? ( ! ,"l _! ,god1 no "w might be done by ! head ( ! family1 or 8 son1 or 8 daught]1 8 mans]vant1 or 8 maids]vant1 8 cattle1 or ! /rang] soj\rn+ )9 8 gates4 ,su* 0 ! duty ( ! ,israelite t[>ds ,god4 ,b n[ also ! ,almighty proclaim$ man's duty t[>ds 8 neighb\r4 ,he enjo9$ & connect$ ) a special promise ( temporal prosp]ity 7,v7 filial ,rev]5ce = ,p>5ts1 & =bade 7,,vi7 ,murd]1 7,,vii7 ,adult]y1 7,,viii7 ,!ft1 7,,ix7 ,false ,witness1 & 7,x7 ,covet\sness 7,ex4 xx4 #a-ag74 ,^! 7 ! ,t5 ,words1 ! fundam5tals ( ! ,div9e ,law1 "u :i* ! ,israelites 7 h5ce=? call$ to live1 & :i* !y 7 to accept z ! *>t] ( _! con/itution4 ,b s great 0 _! t]ror1 :5 !y he>d ,god ?us speak+ to !m face to face1 t !y fl$1 & /&+ af> (f implor$ ,moses to int]c$e ) ! ,almighty t !y might no m he> ,8 voice1 le/ !y %\ld die4 ,g ?\ ne>1 said !y1 & he> all t ! ,"l our ,god %all say1 & speak ?\ unto u all t ! ,"l our ,god %all speak unto !e1 & we w he> x & d x 7,deut4 v4 #bg74 ,_! reque/ f\nd fav\r 9 ! sight ( ,jehovah1 & ,moses 0 n[ solemnly appo9t$ z ! ,m$iator betwe5 ! ,israelites & ,god4 ,at ! same "t1 ! ,"l intimat$ t ,he w\ld raise up a /ill great] ,,prophet ?an ,moses1 f ! mid/ ( ! ,israelites1 yet l unto him1 t ,he w\ld put ,8 words 9 ,8 m\?1 & ,he %\ld speak unto !m all t ,he comm&$ 7,deut4 xviii4 #ac-ai74 ,accord+ly 9 8 capacity ( ,m$iator1 ,moses n[ return$ up ! m\nta91 & asc5d$ into ! ?ick d>kness t /ill abode ^u x = ! purpose ( receiv+ ! fur!r comm&s ( ,jehovah4 ,aft] rema9+ !re = "s "t1 he came back to ! p4 ,!y _h on _! "p already agre$ to ent] into cov5ant ) ,god4 ,b x 0 necess>y t ?is ,cov5ant %\ld n[ be solemnly ratifi$ by !m1 its provisions read 9 _! he>+1 & =mally accept$ z ! basis ( _! con/itution4 ,accord+ly ,moses fir/ wrote all ! words t ,jehovah _h spok5 9 a book1 probably a papyrus-roll1 & !n1 hav+ built an alt> at ! foot ( ! m\nt & set up twelve pill>s1 he caus$ calves & goats to be sla9 z burnt-(f]+s & peace-(f]+s by ! h&s ( c]ta9 select$ y\?s4 ,9 ! e>s ( ! assembl$ p he next read e ^w ( ! ,law1 & :5 ^! conditions ( ! ,cov5ant _h be5 =mally accept$ by !m1 he took ! blood ( ! victims already sla91 toge!r ) wat]1 sc>let wool1 & hyssop 7,heb4 ix4 #ai-ba71 spr9kl$ "o half ( ! blood on ! alt>1 & ! roll conta9+ ! ,cov5ant-conditions1 & ! o!r half on ! p1 say+ z he did s1 ,behold ! blood ( ! ,cov5ant :i* ! ,"l ha? made ) y conc]n+ all ^! words4 ,b "o portion only ( ! c]emony 0 complete4 ,! victims _h yield$ up _! life4 ,! blood1 ! s\rce ( life1 _h be5 spr9kl$ on ! alt> & accept$ by ,jehovah4 ,x 0 n[ necess>y t ! sacrific]s %\ld jo9 9 ! ,cov5ant-fea/4 ,to celebrate ?is1 ,moses1 accompani$ by ,a>on1 ,nadab & ,abihu1 & sev5ty eld]s1 z repres5tatives ( ! p1 asc5d$ to a level spot ne> ! summit ( ,s9ai4 ,!re !y saw ! glory ( ! ,god ( ,israel1 "u ^: feet !re 01 z x 71 a pav$ "w ( a sapphire-/one1 & ! body ( heav5 9 its cle>ness4 ,b in/ead ( suff]+ any h>m f su* close proximity to ! maje/y ( ! ,supreme1 !y ate & drank 9 ,8 pres5ce ( ! ,cov5ant-fea/1 & !reby 7 assur$ ( ,8 m]cy & lov+-k9dness 7,ex4 xxiv4 #i-aa74 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,moses ,,9 ,,! ,,m\nt,,! ,,con/ruction ,,( ,,! ,,calf4 ,,exod4 ,,xxiv4-,,xxxiv4 ,b4,c4 #adia4 ,,?us ! ,cov5ant 0 =mally ratifi$1 & ! nation solemnly devot$ itself to ! s]vice ( ! ,god ( ,israel4 ,fur!r revelations1 h[ev]1 await$ ,moses1 & aft] committ+ ! *>ge ( ! p to ,a>on & ,hur 7,ex4 xxiv4 #ad71 he aga9 w5t up into ! m\nt accompani$ only by ,jo%ua1 8 m9i/] & att5dant4 ,aft] an int]val ( six days ! voice ( ,god summon$ him to asc5d alone yet high] into ! mid/ ( ! cl\d t /ill ov]hung ! m\nt1 & = =ty days & =ty nights he !re rema9$ 9 my/]i\s conv]se ) ,jehovah4 ,dur+ ?is p]iod ! ,"l %[$ him 9 vision a repres5tation ( ! sanctu>y 7,heb4 viii4 #e71 :i* ,he requir$ %\ld be ! solemn place ( meet+ betwe5 ,him & ! p1 & gave him ! necess>y in/ructions = its erection 7,ex4 xxv4-xxviii471 toge!r ) full p>ticul>s respect+ ! ord] ( its s]vices & ritual 7,ex4 xxix4 xxx471 z also ! names ( ! two m5 :o 7 to be employ$ 9 build+ x1 viz4 ,,bezaleel ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 & ,,aholiab ( ! tribe ( ,dan 7,ex4 xxxi4 #a-aa74 ,at ! same "t ,moses receiv$ two tables ( /one1 on :i* ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts _h be5 writt5 by ! f+] ( ,god4 ,:ile1 h[ev]1 ! ,israeliti% lead] _h be5 engag$ 9 solemn conv]se ) ! ,supreme1 a f> diff]5t sc5e _h be5 go+ on 9 ! pla9 bel[4 ,8 prolong$ abs5ce _h fill$ ! ,israelites ) d\bt & p]plexity4 ,:5 ! glory ( ! ,"l desc5d$ ^u ,s9ai1 !y _h1 inde$1 felt ! m\nta9 quake1 !y _h he>d ! ?und] ro>1 !y _h se5 ! lightn+ fla%1 b ( ,,jehovah ,himself !y _h beheld no =m or similitude4 ,n[ to believe 9 ,"o :o did n1 l ! gods ( e o!r nation r\nd ab\t1 reveal ,himself "u any palpable figure1 0 n easy = m5 :o _h s long liv$ amid/ ! fasc9ations ( ! idolatr\s rites ( ,pagan ,egypt4 ,z weeks !re=e pass$ away1 & /ill no sign appe>$ ( ! return ( _! lead]1 ! p began to lose _! tru/ 9 ,him :om !y _h promis$ to obey4 ,!y wi%$ to break up _! long encampm5t2 b :o w\ld g be=e !m1 & guide !m 9 ! way8 ,ye>n+ !re=e = "s visible repres5tative ( ,jehovah1 & possibly yield+ to ! sugge/ions ( "s ( ! ,egyptians among/ ! mix$ multitude 9 ! camp1 !y ga!r$ !mselves toge!r be=e ,a>on1 ) ! petition t he w\ld make !m gods to g be=e !m1 = z = ,moses1 :o _h br\ght !m up out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 !y knew n :at 0 become ( him4 ,unable to /em ! popul> clam\r1 & tak+ refuge 9 an unwor?y exp$i5cy1 ,a>on bade !m br+ him ! gold5 e>r+s ( _! wives1 _! sons1 & _! daught]s1 & ( ^! he fa%ion$ a calf1 probably accord+ to ! well-kn[n =m ( ! ,egyptian ,apis or ,mnevis1 ^: wor%ip ! p mu/ (t5 h witness$ dur+ _! soj\rn 9 ! ,nile ,valley4 ,!n build+ an alt> he proclaim$ a ?ree days' fe/ival to ,jehovah4 ,accord+ly1 ) ! e>lie/ dawn ( ! foll[+ day1 ! p arose1 & (f]$ burnt-(f]+s & peace-(f]+s be=e ! image1 exclaim+1 ,^! be ?y gods1 ,o ,israel1 :i* br\ght !e out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 & conclud$ ! c]emony ) "o ( ^? lic5ti\s orgies1 accompani$ by song & dance1 :i* 7 s common among/ hea!n nations 7,ex4 xxxii4 #d2 #a ,cor4 x4 #g74 ,x 0 :ile !y 7 9 ! v act ( celebrat+ ?is idolatr\s fe/ival t ,moses1 accompani$ by ,jo%ua1 return$ f ! pres5ce ( ! nation's invisible ,k+4 ,he _h already receiv$ ,div9e intimation ( ! apo/asy ( ! p1 & 9 8 capacity ( ,m$iator _h already int]c$$ 9 _! behalf4 ,n[ ) ! two tables ( ! ,law 9 8 h&s he desc5d$ ! ,m\nt4 ,to ! e> ( 8 companion ! noise ( ! ho/1 z x asc5d$ upw>ds f ! valley bel[1 s\nd$ l ! noise ( w> 9 ! camp4 ,b ,moses knew o!rwise4 ,x is n ! noise ( !m t %\t = ! ma/]y1 he repli$1 nei!r is x ! voice ( !m t cry = be+ ov]come1 b ! noise ( !m t s+ d ,i he>4 ,!n z he drew ne> ! camp1 & beheld ) 8 own eyes ! hea!ni% orgies t 7 go+ on1 8 feel+s ov]ma/]$ him2 8 ang] wax$ hot1 & he ca/ ! ,tables out ( 8 h&s1 & brake !m b5ea? ! ,m\nt4 ,next advanc+ t[>ds ! s5seless image1 he seiz$ x1 burnt x ) fire1 r$uc$ x to p[d]#gb1 /rew$ ! a%es on ! neighb\r+ brook ( ,horeb1 & compell$ ! p to dr9k !re(4 ,!n aft] /]nly rebuk+ 8 bro!r = conniv+ at s he9\s a s91 he /ation$ himself at ! entrance ( ! camp1 & bade all1 :o /ill rema9$ fai?ful to ,jehovah1 gird on _! swords1 & )\t reg>d to family tie or private fri5d%ip1 slay ! (f5d]s f gate to gate ) ! edge ( ! sword4 ,x 0 a sev]e b necess>y te/ ( ! fidelity ( ! p1 & ! sons ( ,levi 7 f\nd fai?ful4 ,) a zeal v dissimil> f t :i* _h animat$ _! =efa!r at ,%e*em 7,g54 xxxiv4 #be1 #bf71 in/ead ( sid+ ) ,a>on1 ?\gh _! tribal lead]1 !y arose & slew ab\t #cjjj ( ! (f5d]s1 ?us effac+ ! blot on ! memory ( _! tribe1 & qualify+ !mselves = high functions 9 ! sanctu>y 7,ex4 xxxii4 #be-bi74 ,9 ord] to make an atonem5t = ! p's s91 ,moses1 on ! next day1 re-asc5d$ ! m\nt1 & solemnly int]c$$ ) ! ,almighty on _! behalf4 ,/&+ 9 ! gap 7,ps4 cvi4 #bc7 betwe5 a ju/ly (f5d$ ,god & an err+ nation1 he (f]$1 if no o!r way ( =giv5ess 0 possible1 freely to surr5d] 8 own life1 & to suff] ! blott+ out ( 8 own "n f ,god's ,book4 ,ev5tually 8 int]cession prevail$4 ,! ,almighty promis$ t ! nation %\ld n be cut (f1 & t ,he w\ld s5d ,8 ,angel be=e !m1 :o %\ld lead !m into ! l& promis$ to _! =efa!rs4 ,b fur!r puni%m5t c]ta9ly await$ !m2 9 ! day ( ,8 visitation1 ,he w\ld visit _! s9 ^u !m1 an e>ne/ ( :i* !y spe$ily exp]i5c$ 9 ! %ape ( plagues 7,ex4 xxxii4 #ce71 ) :i* ! ,"l plagu$ ! p1 because ( _! s9 9 turn+ ,8 glory into ! similitude ( a calf t eate? hay 7,ps4 cvi4 #bj74 ,! ann\ncem5t ( ,moses t _! j\rney into ! ,promis$ ,l& 0 n to be susp5d$1 b t ,jehovah w\ld n g up 9 _! mid/1 0 receiv$ by ! p ) mu* lam5tation 7,ex4 xxxiii4 #d74 ,_! sorr[ 0 accept$ z a sign ( rep5tance1 & ,moses caus$ 8 own t5t to be pit*$ at a long di/ance )\t ! camp1 & nam$ x ! ,t5t1 or ,tab]nacle ( ,meet+ 7,ex4 xxxiii4 #g74 ,!n1 accompani$ only by ,jo%ua1 he pass$ ?r\gh ! long l9e ( ! p's t5ts1 at ! doors ( :i* !y /ood & wat*$ him1 &1 z he ent]$ 8 own1 ! ,cl\dy ,pill>1 :i* hi!rto _h re/$ on ! top ( ,s9ai1 desc5d$1 & /ood be=e x1 & amid/ ! joyful rev]5ce ( ! wat*+ ho/1 ! ,"l conv]s$ ) ,moses1 face to face1 z a man speake? unto 8 fri5d 7,ex4 xxxiii4 #aa74 ,! desc5t ( ! ,cl\dy ,pill>1 & its position at ! entrance ( ! t5t ( ,israel's lead]1 ?\gh at a di/ance f ! p1 0 a sign t 8 int]cession _h prevail$4 ,9 spite ( _! rec5t s91 ,jehovah _h n =gott5 to be graci\s1 ,he w\ld fulfil ,8 promise1 & ! nation %\ld be l$ into ! l& assur$ to ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 & e "o1 :o s\ght ! ,"l1 might draw nigh1 & consult ,him ?r\gh ,8 s]vant ,moses 9 ! appo9t$ place ( meet+4 ,embold5$ by ?is measure ( success1 ,moses express$ a desire1 s9ce he 0 ! orda9$ lead] ( ! p1 & _h f\nd grace 9 ! sight ( ,god1 t he might be p]mitt$ to behold ! ess5tial ,glory ( ,him1 ) :om he 0 privileg$ to speak face to face 7,ex4 xxxiii4 #ac74 ,he ask$ = m ?an he1 or any o!r f9ite creature1 c\ld endure4 ,! ,face! ess5tial ,maje/y( ,jehovah no man c\ld see & live4 ,b if he asc5d$ ! m\nt on ! morr[1 & took precautions t no man or bea/ appe>$ 9 sight1 & br\ght ) him two fre% tables ( /one hewn out ( ! rock1 ! ,"l promis$ t he %\ld see s mu* ( ,8 ,glory z mortal eye c\ld be>4 ,accord+ly on ! morr[ ) two fre%-hewn tables he asc5d$1 & await$ ! my/]i\s revelation4 ,e precaution _h be5 tak52 no man 0 all[$ to be se5 ?r\gh\t all ! m\nt1 no flock or h]d 0 suff]$ to fe$ be=e x 7,ex4 xxxiv4 #c74 ,alone1 unatt5d$ ev5 by ! fai?ful ,jo%ua1 ! accept$ m$iator betwe5 ! p & _! invisible ,k+ /ood 9 a cleft ( ! rock4 ,& :ile he /ood 8cov]$ ) ,jehovah's h&10 ! ,"l pass$ by & proclaim$1 ,! ,"l1 ! ,"l ,god1 m]ciful & graci\s1 long-suff]+ & abundant 9 goodness & tru?1 keep+ m]cy = ?\s&s1 =giv+ iniquity1 transgression1 & s91 & t w by no means cle> ! guilty1 visit+ ! iniquity ( ! fa!rs ^u ! *ildr51 & ^u ! *ildr5's *ildr51 unto ! ?ird & f\r? g5]ation4 ,z ,moses li/5$ to ?is proclamation ( ! incommunicable attributes ( ! ,mo/ ,high8,ju/ice & ,m]cy1 ,tru? & ,love0l ,elijah aft] him 9 a cleft ( ! same jagg$ rocks 7#a ,k4 xix4 #i-ac71 he b[$ 8 head t[>ds ! e>? & wor%ipp$1 & int]c$$ = a m complete r5ewal ( ! brok5 cov5ant betwe5 ,jehovah & ,8 p4 ,8 pray] 0 he>d4 ,! ,cov5ant 0 once m r5ew$1 & = a second p]iod ( =ty days & =ty nights ,moses rema9$ 9 ! ,div9e ,pres5ce1 & receiv$ fre% in/ructions respect+ ! moral & c]emonial laws ( ! ,!ocracy4 ,at ! close ( ?is p]iod1 ) ! two fre% ,tables1 inscrib$ ) ! ,t5 ,words1 he aga9 return$ to ! p4 ,on ?is occasion1 he reta9$ m p]man5t m>ks ( ! awful conv]se he _h be5 p]mitt$ to hold4 ,a>on & ! eld]s ( ! p 7 afraid to approa* him1 = ! sk9 ( 8 face %one ) a cele/ial radiance1 & ! reflection ( ,jehovah's glory gild$ 8 br[4 ,! lawgiv] himself1 n aw>e ( ! *ange t _h come ov] 8 features1 call$ unto !m1 & at l5g? embold5$ to approa*1 !y he>d at 8 m\? all ! comm&s ( ,god4 ,b ! une>?ly spl5d\r 0 n p]man5t4 ,le/1 !re=e1 ! p %\ld behold ! fad+ away ( ?is visible cr$5tial ( 8 int]view ) ! ,supreme1 ,moses 0 9 ! habit ( plac+ a veil ^u 8 face :5ev] he dep>t$ f !m 7,comp4 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac7gc1 b remov$ x z (t5 z he 0 p]mitt$ to behold ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 & receive fre% r5ewals ( ! cele/ial radiance4 ,,book ,,iv4 ,,! ,,mosaic ,,wor%ip ,,& ,,polity4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,! ,,tab]nacle4 ,,exod4 ,,xxxvi4-,,xl4 ,b4,c4 #adij4 ,,! encampm5t ( ! ,israelites be=e ,s9ai cont9u$ = m ?an a ye> 7,num4 i4 #a74 ,at ?is po9t1 !n1 x w be conv5i5t to gr\p toge!r & consid] ! mo/ important ( ^? ord9ances :i* !y n[ receiv$1 & ! *ief features ( ! con/itution "u :i* !y 7 call$ to live4 ,! purpose = :i* ! ,jewi% nation 0 rais$ up 0 ( ! mo/ mom5t\s "*4 ,9 ! mid/ ( surr\nd+ idolatry & moral deg5]acy1 !y 7 call$ to pres]ve intact ! doctr9e ( ! ,unity ( ,god1 to be ! gu>dians ( ,8 graci\s promises ( ,r$emption1 & to exhibit to ! _w hol9ess 7,see ,rom4 ix4 #d1 #e74 ,! doctr9e ( ! ,div9e ,unity 0 ! k]nel ( ! ,mosaic law1 & z su* 0 def5d$ by ! /]ne/ & mo/ rigor\s enactm5ts4 ,! ,israelites 7 =bidd5 ev5 to m5tion ! names ( ! gods ( ! ,canaanite nations 7,ex4 xxiii4 #ac72 !y 7 comm&$ to burn or de/roy _! images1 _! alt>s1 _! sacr$ groves 7,ex4 xxiii4 #bd2 xxxiv4 #ac72 !y 7 to deem accurs$ ! preci\s metals ( :i* _! idols 7 compos$ 7,deut4 vii4 #be71 & on no pret5ce :atev] 7 !y to conclude any treaty or make any m>riage ) !m 7,deut4 vii4 #b1 #c74 ,relapse into idolatry 0 to be reg>d$ z ! greate/ crime1 & :e!r committ$ by a city or an individual 0 to be puni%$ ) unrel5t+ sev]ity4 ,9 ! latt] case1 dea? by /on+ 0 ! inevitable p5alty2 9 ! =m]1 all ! inhabitants 7 to be put to ! sword1 ! :ole spoil 0 to be collect$ into a heap & burnt1 & a solemn curse 0 to be pron\nc$ aga9/ any "o :o attempt$ to rebuild x 7,deut4 xiii4 #f-ah74 ,no less vigor\s 7 ! enactm5ts aga9/ ! con/ruction ( any repres5tation ( ! true ,god "u any =m or similitude1 :e!r ( man or animal1 ( bird or fi% or />4 ,b :ile all idolatr\s =ms ( wor%ip 7 ?us rigor\sly =bidd51 ! ,almighty condesc5d$ to make kn[n to ,8 p ! way 9 :i* ,he 0 will+ to receive _! adoration4 ,/oop+ to ! infirmities ( a nation j deliv]$ f degrad+ bondage1 ,he took !m by ! h&1 & provid$ = ! wants ( _! religi\s nature 9 a way m>vell\sly adapt$ to _! native g5ius & "*1 z also to _! previ\s habits & modes ( ?\ght4 ,& fir/1 t ! ,israelites might h a visible assurance ( ! ,div9e pres5ce 9 _! mid/1 a sanctu>y 0 to be erect$1 n accord+ to any model sugge/$ by ! p !mselves1 b accord+ to a ,div9e patt]n %[n to ,moses 9 ! ,m\nt 7,ex4 xxv4 #i2 ,heb4 viii4 #e74 ,! ,patri>*s _h _! pill>s ( /one 7,g54 xxviii4 #ah1 #ai71 or ! %ade ( ! consecrat$ grove 7,g54 xxi4 #cc74 ,! ,egyptian _h 8 huge colossal temples1 built ( va/ granite blocks1 or hewn out ( ! solid rock4 ,n su* 0 to be ! sanctu>y ( ,jehovah among/ a p j\rney+ ?r\gh a wild]ness to a ,promis$ ,l&4 ,z ! nomad *ief _h 8 t5t 9 ! mid/ ( 8 tribe1 s ,jehovah1 z ! ,head ( ! ,hebrew pilgrim-nation1 orda9$ t a ,t5t or ,tab]nacle %\ld be erect$ = ,him1 :]e ,he might meet & speak unto ,8 p1 & !y might draw nigh to ,him4 ,i w sanctify1 said ,god1 ! ,tab]nacle ( meet+1 444 !re w ,i meet ) 444 & w dwell among ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 & w be _! ,god1 & !y %all "k t ,i am ! ,"l _! ,god 7,ex4 xxix4 #db-df2 xxx4 #f1 #cf74 ,9 ! erection ( ?is ,pavilion-,temple e memb] ( ! nation 0 invit$ to take a "p1 & to contribute ei!r ! gold & jewels ( :i* ! ,egyptians _h be5 spoil$1 or ! arts :i*1 z we h se51 _m ( ! ,israelites _h le>nt f !m4 ,:ile1 !re=e1 ! sup]9t5d5ce ( ! "w 0 entru/$ to two skilful artific]s1 ,,bezaleel ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 & ,,aholiab ( ! tribe ( ,dan 7,ex4 xxxi4 #b1 #f2 xxxv4 #cd71 _m ( ! congregation contribut$ (f]+s ( gold & silv] & brass1 ( blue & r$ & crimson1 ( f9e l951 & goat-sk9s1 & ram-sk9s dy$ r$4 ,o!rs 7 despat*$ 9 diff]5t directions ?r\gh\t ! f]tile valley :]e !y 7 encamp$1 to fell ! ,%ittah or ,acacia tree1 :i* grew abundantly 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ,s9ai1 & 0 exactly adapt$ by its durability & lightness = ! con/ruction ( a moveable t5t1 & :ile ! workm5 prep>$ x = its diff]5t purposes1 ! wom5 employ$ !mselves dilig5tly 9 weav+ & sp9n+ blue & crimson hang+s1 ?us consecrat+ ! arts :i* !y _h le>nt1 :ile s]v+ z bondslaves 9 ! h\ses ( ! pr9ces ( ,egypt 7,ex4 xxxv4 #bj-ce74 7,a7 ,! ,,area1 or ,c\rt1 )9 :i* ! ,tab]nacle /ood1 0 an oblong squ>e1 #ajj cubits#gd 9 l5g? by #ej 9 bread?1 =m$ by curta9s ( f9e l95 #e cubits 9 height1 hang+ f pill>s ( wood ) capitals ov]laid ) silv] & furni%$ ) sockets ( brass4 ,^! pill>s1 #bj on ea* long] side & #aj on ea* %ort]1 7 held toge!r by means ( silv] rods atta*$ by silv] hooks1 & 7 fa/5$ into ! gr\nd by means ( pegs ( brass4 ,! entrance#ge 0 f ! ea/1 s z to cat* ! rays ( ! ris+ sun4 ,"h ! curta9s ext5d$ only #ae cubits f ea* corn]1 & ! int]v5+ space ) its #d pill>s =m$ ! entrance1 & 0 ov]hung ) curta9s ( f9e tw9$ l951 ( ! ri*e/ & mo/ brilliant col\rs1 blue & purple & sc>let4 ,9 a l9e ) ! ,entrance & ! ,tab]nacle itself /ood 7a7 ,,! ,,alt> ,,( ,,burnt-,,sacrifice1 & 7b7 ,,! ,,great ,,lav] ,,= ,,purification4 7a7 ,! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+#gf 7call$ 9 ,mala*i i4 #g1 #ab1 ! table ( ! ,"l7 0 9 =m a squ>e1 #e cubits long1 #e broad1 & #c high1 & 0 con/ruct$ ( holl[ bo>ds ( acacia-wood ov]laid ) brass 7,ex4 xxvii4 #d1 #e74 ,s long z ! ,tab]nacle 0 /ation$ 9 any "o place1 ^! 7 probably fill$ ) e>?1 :i* ?us =m$ ! upp] side or surface1 on :i* ! sacrifices 7 (f]$4 ,ea* corn] ( ! alt> 0 furni%$ ) horns ( acacia-wood ov]laid ) brass2 to ^! ! victims 7 fa/5$1 & on !m _! blood 0 spr9kl$ at ! consecration ( ! prie/s1 & ! sacrifice ( ! s9-(f]+ 7,ps4 cxviii4 #bg2 ,ex4 xxix4 #ab2 ,levit4 iv4 #g1 #ah1 #be74 ,f ea* side project$ a horizontal l$ge1 to ! out] edge ( :i* 0 atta*$ a p]p5dicul> grat+ ( brass1 re/+ l ! ,alt> ^u ! gr\nd1 = ! purpose ( cat*+ any portions ( ! sacrifice or ! fuel t might fall4 ,! l$ge1 on :i* ! prie/s (ficiat$1 0 approa*$ by a slope ( e>?1 = ! ,law =bade ! con/ruction ( /eps lead+ up to ! alt> 7,ex4 xx4 #bf74 ,! implem5ts us$ 9 ! sacrifices1 su* z pans & %ovels = collect+ & remov+ ! a%es1 bas9s = receiv+ ! blood1 fle%hooks = turn+ ! pieces ( fle%1 7 all ( brass 7,ex4 xxvii4 #c2 see #a ,sam4 ii4 #ac1 #ad74 7b7 ,! great ,lav] = purification /ood betwe5 ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+ & ! ,tab]nacle4 ,x 0 made ( ! brass f ! metal mirrors belong+ to ! wom5 :o s]v$ at ! door ( ! ,tab]nacle 7,ex4 xxxviii4 #h71 & 0 probably ( a circul> =m /&+ on a basis or foot4 ,9 x ! fle% ( ! victims 0 wa%$1 z also ! h&s & feet ( ! prie/s1 be=e !y p]=m$ any holy function 7,ex4 xxx4 #ah-ba74 7,b7 ,! ,,tab]nacle itself 0 ent]$1 at its ea/]n side1 ?r\gh a magnific5t curta91 #aj cubits 9 wid?1 support$ on five pill>s 7,ex4 xxvi474 ,its dim5sions inside 7 #cj cubits 9 l5g?1 #aj 9 bread?1 & #aj 9 height4 ,x 0 =m$ ( planks ( acacia-wood ov]laid ) gold1 fix$ into ! gr\nd by means ( two t5ons1 ea* fitt+ into a socket ( silv]1 resembl+ ! %>p end ( a spe>4 ,at ! top !y 7 unit$ by b>s ( acacia-wood1 #e b>s to ea* piece1 pass+ ?r\gh gold5 r+s4 ,! ro( 0 =m$ ( sev]al sets ( curta9s2 ! inn]mo/1 #aj 9 numb]1 =m$ ( f9e tw9$ l95 ( v>i\s col\rs1 & adorn$ ) *]ubic figures ( curi\s workman%ip2 next to ^! 7 #aa curta9s ( goats' hair2 !n "o ( rams' sk9s ) ! wool on dy$ r$2 & la/ly1 ano!r ( badg]s'1 or1 m probably1 seals' sk9s#gg4 ,! ,tab]nacle consi/$ ( two portions1 7a7 ,,! ,,holy ,,place1 & 7b7 ,,! ,,holy ,,( ,,holies 7,ex4 xxvi4 #cc1 #cd3 & comp4 ,heb4 ix4 #b1 #c74 7a7 ,! ,holy ,place1 #bj cubits 9 l5g? & #aj 9 height & wid?1 0 divid$ f ! ,holy ( ,holies by a veil ( ! mo/ co/ly mat]ials & ! mo/ spl5did col\rs4 ,)\t any op5+ to admit ! light f above1 x 0 illum9$ only by a ,gold5 ,lamp or ,c&le/ick1 ) sev5 lights1 f$ ) pure olive oil1 kept burn+ day & night1 & trimm$ ea* morn+ by a prie/ ) gold5 snuff]s1 :o c>ri$ away ! snuff 9 gold5 di%es4 ,f ! base1 on :i* ! lamp re/$1 rose a %aft divid+ itself on ei!r side into ?ree bran*es1 s t x _h sev5 arms1 ea* adorn$ ) calyxes ( almond fl[]s1 apples1 & buds ( pomegranates or lilies 7,ex4 xxv4 #ca2 xxxvii4 #ag-be2 ,heb4 ix4 #b74 ,opposite ! ,gold5 ,lamp 0 ! ,table ( ,%ewbread 7,ex4 xxv4 #bc-bi71 made ( acacia-wood1 ov]laid ) gold1 #b cubits 9 l5g?1 #a 9 bread?1 & #a 9 height1 & /&+ on #d feet4 ,x _h a bord] to prev5t ! loaves f fall+ (f1 & 0 furni%$ ) r+s & /aves = removal4 ,belong+ to x 7 cups or spoons = inc5se1 b[ls = w9e1 di%es = br++ & remov+ ! loaves1 all ( gold4 ,^! loaves1 call$ also bread ( ! face1 be+ set be=e ! face ( ! ,"l 7,levit4 xxiv4 #e-i71 7 twelve 9 numb]1 accord+ to ! numb] ( ! tribes4 ,bak$ ( ! f9e/ meal1 flat & ?91 !y 7 plac$ e ,sabba? on ! ,table 9 #b r[s1 #f 9 ea*1 & spr9kl$ ) inc5se1 & accompani$ ) libations ( w9e 9 ! gold5 b[ls4 ,"h !y rema9$ till ! next ,sabba?1 :5 !y 7 tak5 away & replac$ by twelve fre% loaves1 & eat5 by ! prie/s#gh 9 ! ,holy ,place1 out ( :i* !y might n be c>ri$1 ! frank9c5se hav+ be5 burnt z an oblation on ! ,alt> ( ,sacrifice4 ,betwe5 ! ,table ( ,%ewbread & ! ,gold5 ,lamp & imm$iately be=e#gi ! veil sep>at+ ! ,holy ,place f ! ,holy ( ,holies 0 ! ,gold5 ,alt> ( ,inc5se 7,ex4 xxx4 #a-aa74 ,made ( acacia-wood1 9 %ape a squ>e1 #a cubit 9 l5g? & bread? & #b 9 height1 & ornam5t$ r\nd ! middle ) a gold5 wrea?1 x 0 furni%$1 l ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+1 ) horns1 r+s1 & /aves2 b unlike x 0 :olly ov]laid ) gold4 ,on x inc5se1 c>efully prep>$ ( f\r diff]5t +r$i5ts 7,ex4 xxx4 #cd-ch71 0 plac$ by ! (ficiat+ prie/ morn+ & ev5+1 ) live coals tak5 f ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+1 t ! smoke ( ! inc5se might p]petually asc5d be=e ! ,"l4 ,once a ye> its horns 7 spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( ! s9-(f]+ ( ! ,atonem5t1 & on no o!r occasion1 except :5 a s9-(f]+ 0 pres5t$ = ! ,high-prie/ or ! congregation4 7b7 ,! ,holy ( ,holies1 sep>at$1 z we h j said1 f ! ,holy ,place by a co/ly veil support$ on a scre5 ( #d pill>s1 =m$ a p]fect cube ( #aj cubits 9 l5g?1 bread?1 & height4 ,:ile ! ,holy ,place1 ?\gh nev] p5etrat$ by ! daylight1 0 illum9$ by ! spl5did ,gold5 ,lamp1 ! ,holy ( ,holies 0 left 9 utt] d>kness1 symbolical ( ,him :om no man ha? se51 nor c see 7#a ,tim4 vi4 #af74 ,)9 ?is mo/ sacr$ enclosure nei!r prie/s nor p z a body1 b ! ,high-,prie/ only1 & t b once a ye>1 ev] ent]$4 ,"h /ood no?+ b ! ,,ark ( ! ,cov5ant 7,ex4 xxv4 #aj-af74 ,?is 0 an oblong *e/ ( acacia-wood ov]laid ) ! pure/ gold )9 & )\t1 #b cubits 9 l5g?1 #a 9 bread?1 #a 9 height4 ,x /ood on #d small feet1 :i* 7 provid$ ) #d gold5 r+s1 ?r\gh :i* /aves ( acacia-wood ov]laid ) gold 7 pass$1 & :i* :5 once ins]t$ 7 nev] to be remov$4 ,)9 x 7 plac$#hj ! two /one tables1 on bo? sides ( :i* ! ,decalogue _h be5 inscrib$4 ,r\nd ! top ran a cr[n or wrea? ( pure gold1 & ^u x 0 ! ,m]cy-,seat1 ( ! same dim5sions z ! ,ark1 made n ( wood ov]laid ) gold1 b entirely ( pure gold4 ,at ei!r end ( ! ,m]cy-,seat rose two gold5 ,*]ubim1 ) outspread w+s & faces turn$ t[>ds ea* o!r1 & eyes b5t d[nw>ds1 z ?\gh desir\s to look into its my/]ies 7#a ,pet4 i4 #ab74 ,nei!r _! size nor _! =m are di/9ctly describ$4 ,by "s !y are ?\ght to h be5 h&$ d[n by patri>*al tradition f ^? :i* 7 plac$ 9 ,p>adise 7,g54 iii4 #bd72 by o!rs to h resembl$ ,egyptian models2 :ile ,josephus 7,ant4 ,,iii4 vi4 #e7 decl>es t !y resembl$ no figures kn[n to m51 & t 9 8 day _! =m 0 utt]ly lo/4 ,9 ,ezekiel 7i4 #e-ac7 we f9d !m lik5$ to comp\nd figures ) ! head ( a man1 an ox1 a lion1 & an eagle1 ) f\r w+s1 two s]v+ = flight1 two to cov] ! body1 & /raight feet inflexible at ! knee4 ,x is n improbable t !y repres5t$ ! manifold p[]s ( naturecreat$ life 9 its highe/ =m_! ov]%ad[+ w+s meet+ z 9 p]fect h>mony1 _! eyes ca/ d[nw>ds t[>ds ! ,div9e ,law1 ov] :i* seem+ly s rigid & unb5d+ 0 ! compassion ( ,,"o =giv+ iniquity1 transgression & s9#ha4 ,,note4 ,,hi/ory ,,( ,,! ,,tab]nacle4 ,,su* 0 ! ,pavilion-,temple :i* ,moses con/ruct$ accord+ to ! patt]n %[n him 9 ! ,m\nt4 ,! *ief facts connect$ ) its hi/ory are z foll[s4 i4 ,dur+ ! w&]+s 9 ! wild]ness x 0 ! "o place1 :]e ,jehovah 8met ,8 p10 & :]e f ! ineffable glory above ! m]cy-seat ,he reveal$ ,8 ,w4 ,!re ! ,_s came ^u ! #gj eld]s & !y prophesi$ 7,num4 xi4 #bd1 #be72 ?i!r ,moses & ,a>on 7 summon$ on all important occasions1 z on t ( ! rebellion ( ,miriam 7,num4 xii4 #d71 ( ! unfai?fulness ( ! spies 7xiv4 #aj71 ( ! rebellion ( ,korah 7xvi4 #ai71 ( ! s9 ( ,m]ibah 7xx4 #f72 !re on ! dea? ( ,moses 8 successor 0 solemnly appo9t$ 7,deut4 xxxi4 #ad74 ii4 ,dur+ ! conque/ ( ,canaan x 01 probably1 mov$ f place to place1 :]ev] ! ho/ ( ,israel 0 encamp$4 iii4 ,aft]w>ds x 0 br\ght to ,%iloh 7,jo%4 ix4 #bg2 xviii4 #a2 xix4 #ea71 on acc\nt1 d\btless1 ( its seclud$ & c5tral position1 & z be+ )9 ! t]ritory ( ! p[]ful tribe ( ,ephraim1 to :i* ,jo%ua belong$1 & "h x rema9$ dur+ ! entire p]iod ( ! ,judges 7comp4 ,jo%4 xix4 #ea2 xxii4 #ab2 ,judg4 xxi4 #ba74 iv4 ,b 9 ! "t ( ,eli1 ! lic5ti\sness ( 8 sons /a9$ ! sanctity ( ,%iloh1 & degrad$ ! ,tab]nacle almo/ to ! level ( a hea!n temple 7#a ,sam4 ii4 #bb71 :ile ! capture ( ! ark by ! ,phili/9es 7#a ,sam4 iv4 #bb7 /ill fur!r dimm$ its glories1 & ,samuel himself sacrific$ at o!r places1 ,mizpeh 7#a ,sam4 vii4 #i71 ,ramah 7ix4 #ab2 x4 #c71 ,gilgal 7x4 #h2 xi4 #ae74 v4 ,aft] ?is x 0 = "s "t settl$ at ,nob 7#a ,sam4 xx4 #a-f71 & ?i!r also mis=tune foll[$ x3 ,saul murd]$ ! prie/s 7#a ,sam4 xxii4 #aa-ai71 & ,abia?> fl$ ) ! sacr$ ephod to ,david 7xxiii4 #f74 vi4 ,9 ! "t ( ,david & ,solomon we f9d x at ,gibeon 7#a ,*ron4 xvi4 #ci2 xxi4 #bi71 b ! ark 0 n[ remov$ to ,kirja?-je>im1 & aft]w>ds1 on ! capture ( ,j]usalem1 to t city1 :]e a new ,tab]nacle 0 con/ruct$ to receive x 7#a ,sam4 vi4 #ag2 #a ,*ron4 xv4 #a74 ,its glory n[ wan$ m & m1 x became connect$ ) ! wor%ip ( ! high-places 7#a ,k+s iii4 #d71 reta9$ only ! old alt> ( burnt-(f]+ 7#a ,*ron4 xxi4 #bi71 & ev5tually x seems to h be5 ei!r tak5 d[n1 or left to be =gott5 & 8vani% away#hb40 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,! ,,prie/s4 ,,ex4 ,,xxviii4 ,,xxix4 ,,lev4 ,,viii4 ,,ix4 ,,num4 ,,iii4 ,,iv4 ,,prior to ! ,mosaic p]iod1 z has be5 already notic$#hc1 ! head ( ea* family & ! fir/born appe> to h ex]cis$ all k9ds ( gov]nm5t1 ecclesia/ical z well z civil1 be+ bo? k+s & prie/s 9 _! own h\ses4 ,at ! dep>ture1 h[ev]1 f ,egypt1 x 0 decl>$ t all ! fir/born 7 specially sanctifi$ to ,god 9 tok5 ( ! m]cy %[n to !m !re 7,ex4 xiii4 #b71 & :5 ,moses receiv$ ! ,div9e comm&s conc]n+ ! con/ruction ( ! ,tab]nacle1 x 0 ord]$ t f ! *ildr5 ( ,israel ,a>on & 8 sons %\ld be specially select$ to m9i/] 9 ! prie/s' (fice 7,ex4 xxviii4 #a74 ,subsequ5tly1 :5 ! :ole tribe ( ,levi display$ su* signal zeal on ! occasion ( ! con/ruction ( ! gold5 calf 7,ex4 xxxii4 #bf71 t tribe 0 sep>at$ = ! s]vice ( ! sanctu>y1 & accept$ 9 ! place ( ! fir/born1 z ! royal gu>d to wait on ,israel's ,k+ 7,num4 i4 #dg-ed2 iii4 #e-ac74 ,b ?\gh ! :ole tribe 0 set ap>t = ^! important purposes1 a /rictly prescrib$ ord] regulat$ its p>ticul> functions to ea* bran*1 ( :i* !re 7 ?ree1 7a7 ,,! ,,levites1 7b7 ,,! ,,prie/s1 7c7 ,,! ,,high-,,prie/4 7a7 ,! ,levites ent]$ on _! duties at ! age ( #cj 7,num4 iv4 #bc1 #cj1 #ce71 & 7 consecrat$1 n z ! prie/s1 by ano9t+ & inve/iture1 b by a c]emony ( wa%+ accompani$ by sacrifices1 aft] :i* ! eld]s laid _! h&s ^u !m1 & ,a>on pres5t$ !m z a wave-(f]+ be=e ! ,"l1 9 tok5 t !y 7 (f]$ to ! ,"l by ! congregation = ! s]vice ( ! sanctu>y1 & h&$ ov] by ,him to ! ,prie/s#hd4 ,?us occupy+ a middle place betwe5 ! p1 :o 7 all ideally a k+dom ( prie/s1 & ! high] sac]dotal ord]s1 !y might approa* ne>] to ! ,tab]nacle ?an ! o!r tribes1 b !y might n (f] sacrifice1 nor burn inc5se1 nor h&le ! holy vessels ( ! ,sanctu>y1 till !y 7 conceal$ f view 7,num4 iv4 #ae74 ,! ,levites1 !n1 7 ! assi/ants ( ! prie/s1 & consi/$ ( ?ree families or sections1 ! sons ( ,,g]%on1 ,,koha?1 & ,,m]>i4 i4 ,! ,koha?ites held ! fir/ rank1 z be+ ! family to :i* ,a>on belong$4 ,x 0 _! duty1 on ! removal ( ! ,tab]nacle1 to be> all ! sacr$ vessels1 includ+ ! ,ark itself1 b n be=e ! prie/s _h conceal$ !m f ! pr(ane gaze ) a d>k blue pall 7,num4 iii4 #ca2 iv4 #f1 #i1 #ae2 ,deut4 xxxi4 #be74 ii4 ,! ,g]%onites 7 *>g$ ) ! removal ( ! curta9s1 veils1 & t5t-hang+s 7,num4 iv4 #bb-bf74 iii4 ,to ! ,m]>ites 0 entru/$ ! heavi] portion ( ! ,tab]nacle furniture1 su* z ! bo>ds1 pill>s1 & b>s1 & !re=e ) ! ,g]%onites !y 7 p]mitt$ to use ! ox5 & waggons contribut$ by ! congregation1 :ile ! ,koha?ites 7 only suff]$ to remove ! sacr$ vessels on _! %\ld]s 7,num4 vii4 #a-i74 ,) ?is arrangem5t agre$ _! position 9 ! encampm5t 9 ! wild]ness4 ,:ile ! place ( hon\r on ! ea/ 0 occupi$ by ! sons ( ,a>on1 ! ,koha?ites 7 on ! s\?1 ! ,g]%onites on ! we/1 ! ,m]>ites on ! nor?4 ,9 place ( t]ritorial possessions1 ! ,levites receiv$ ! ti! ( ! produce ( l& & cattle1 ( :i* !y aga9 gave "o-t5? to ! prie/s 7,num4 xviii4 #bd-bf74 ,at ! close ( ! w&]+s !y w\ld ne$ a m fix$ abode1 & #dh cities ) suburbs ( pa/ure-l& = _! flocks & h]ds 7 assign$ !m4 ,( ^! ! ,levites _h #ce2 ,koha? #aj2 ,g]%on #ac2 ,m]>i #ab2 :ile ! rema9+ #ac1 includ+ ! six ,cities ( ,refuge1 7 assign$ to ! ,prie/s4 ,x 0 also design$ t at ! settlem5t ( ! nation 9 ! ,l& ( ,promise _! functions %\ld be n only diffus$ z widely z possible1 b %\ld include o!rs besides ^? ( m]ely assi/+ ! prie/s4 ,!y 7 to take ! place ( ! old h\sehold prie/s1 to %>e 9 all fe/ivals & rejoic+s 7,deut4 xii4 #ai2 xiv4 #bf1 #bg2 xxvi4 #aa71 to pres]ve & transcribe ! law 7,deut4 xvii4 #i-ab71 & to read x publicly at ! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles e sev5? ye> 7,deut4 xxxi4 #i-ac74 7b7 ,! ,prie/s 7 consecrat$ to _! (fice ) f> m impos+ c]emonies ?an ! ,levites4 ,aft] lay+ aside _! old g>m5ts1 !y wa%$ _! bodies ) pure wat]1 7 ano9t$ ) ! holy oil1 & !n array$ 9 _! new ve/m5ts 7,ex4 xxix4 #d-g74 ,!mselves compass$ ab\t ) infirmity1 !y ne$$ to (f] up sacrifice fir/ = _! own s9s be=e !y c\ld int]c$e = o!rs 7,heb4 v4 #b2 vii4 #bg74 ,on ! head !re=e ( a bullock !y solemnly laid _! h&s1 & ?us symbolically transf]r$ to x ! guilt t clung to !mselves2 !n 9 tok5 ( _! entire devotion to _! solemn call+1 a ram 0 sla9 z a burnt-(f]+1 & its blood spr9kl$ on ! alt> 7,ex4 xxix4 #aj-ah2 ,lev4 viii4 #ah1 #ai74 ,ano!r ram 0 next sla9 z a peace-(f]+1 & "s ( its blood 0 sme>$ on ! tip ( ! "r e>1 ! ?umb ( ! "r h&1 ! great toe ( ! "r foot1 9 tok5 ( _! int5tion to devote e memb] to ! s]vice ( ,jehovah2 & f9ally1 z !y 7 n only to int]c$e = ! guilt ( ! p1 b to (f] _! praises & ?anksgiv+1 sacrificial cakes ( unleav5$ bread ) portions ( ! sacrifice 7 plac$ 9 _! h&s1 & ^! !y wav$ be=e ! ,"l 7,ex4 xxix4 #ai-bd74 ,! ve/m5ts !y wore dur+ _! m9i/rations consi/$ ( f9e l95 draw]s1 & ov] ^! a closely-fitt+ tunic or cassock1 :ite1 wov5 :ole 9 "o piece & broid]$1 rea*+ to ! feet4 ,?is 0 conf9$ r\nd ! wai/ by a girdle wr\ght ) ne$le-"w1 exhibit+ ! ?ree sacr$ col\rs1 blue1 purple1 & sc>let1 int]m+l$ ) :ite4 ,^u _! heads !y wore a l95 ti>a 9 ! =m ( ! calyx ( a fl[]4 ,9 all _! m9i/rations !y seem to h be5 b>e-foot$4 ,c]ta9 qualifications 7 ess5tial be=e !y c\ld ent] on ! dis*>ge ( _! duties4 ,z ! victim 0 requir$ to be )\t blemi%1 s also 0 ! sacrific]1 & 9 ,levit4 xxi4 #ag-ba ! defects are enum]at$1 :i* exclud$ f ! prie/ly (fice4 ,dur+ _! p]iod ( m9i/ration !y might dr9k nei!r w9e nor /rong dr9k 7,levit4 x4 #i72 except 9 ! case ( ! ne>e/ relatives !y might make no m\rn+ = ! dead 7,levit4 xxi4 #a-e72 or %ave _! heads1 or1 l ! prie/s ( hea!n nations1 8make cutt+s 9 _! fle%10 or o!rwise mutilate !mselves 7,levit4 xix4 #bh2 #a ,k+s xviii4 #bh74 ,!y 7 p]mitt$ to m>ry1 b might n ally !mselves ) "o ( an ali5 race1 or an un*a/e woman1 or "o :o _h be5 divorc$1 or ! wid[ ( any "o b a prie/ 7,lev4 xxi4 #g1 #ad74 ,_! duties 7 to keep ! fire ev] burn+ on ! alt> ( burnt-(f]+ bo? day & night 7,levit4 vi4 #ab72 to trim & fe$ ) oil ! gold5 lamp 7,ex4 xxvii4 #bj1 #ba72 to (f] morn+ & ev5+ ! regulat$ sacrifices at ! door ( ! ,tab]nacle 7,ex4 xxix4 #ch-dd72 to lay ! fre% %ewbread on ! table e sev5? day 7,lev4 xxiv4 #h72 to bl[ ! silv] trumpets & proclaim all solemn days 7,num4 x4 #a-aj72 to exam9e ! lep]s & pron\nce :e!r !y 7 clean or unclean 7,lev4 xiii472 to act z judges & expositors ( ! law1 & tea* ! p ! /atutes ( ! ,"l 7,lev4 x4 #aa2 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #aj74 ,a di/9ct provision 0 made = _! support1 & consi/$ ( 7i7 "o-t5? ( ! ti!s ( ! :ole produce ( ! c\ntry paid to ! ,levites 7,num4 xviii4 #ba1 #bf72 7ii7 ! loaves ( %ewbread 7,levit4 xxiv4 #i72 7iii7 ! fir/fruits ( oil1 w9e1 & corn 7,num4 xviii4 #ab72 7iv7 ! r$emption-money = ! fir/born ( man or bea/1 five %ekels a head1 & also = ev]y?+ devot$ 7,num4 xviii4 #ad1 #ae72 7v7 ! p]quisites ( ! sacrifices1 ! fle% ( ! burnt-(f]+s1 peace-(f]+s1 & trespass-(f]+s1 & especially ! heave-%\ld] & ! wave-brea/ 7,num4 xviii4 #h-ad2 ,levit4 x4 #ab-ae72 7vi7 a fix$ portion ( ! spoils tak5 9 w> 7,num4 xxxi4 #be-dg74 7c7 ,! (fice ( ,high-prie/ 0 conf]r$ fir/ on ,a>on1 !n on 8 son ,eleaz>#he & 8 desc5dants4 ,at "s p]iod be=e ! "t ( ,eli1 ! succession pass$ to ! l9e ( ,i?am>1 & !re cont9u$ till ! "t ( ,solomon1 9 ^: reign x rev]t$ to ! l9e ( ,eleaz> 7#a ,sam4 ii4 #ce2 #a ,k+s ii4 #ce74 ,! same c]emonies accompani$ ! consecration ( ! ,high-prie/ z t ( ! prie/s1 save t ! ano9t+1 :i* 9 ! latt] appe>s to h be5 conf9$ to ! spr9kl+ ( _! g>m5ts ) ! sacr$ oil1 0 m copi\s 9 8 case1 & ! oil 0 p\r$ ^u 8 head 7,lev4 viii4 #ab2 ,ps4 cxxxiii4 #b74 ,! ve/m5ts ( ! ,high-prie/ 7 f> m ri* & spl5did ?an ^? ( ! prie/s4 ,l ! latt] he wore ! l95 draw]s1 b 9 place ( ! closely-fitt+ tunic he wore ! robe ( ! ,ephod1 :i* 0 all blue1 ( wov5 "w1 )\t sleeves1 rea*+ d[n to ! feet1 & drawn ov] ! head ?r\gh an op5+1 :i* 0 fr+$ ) a bord] ( wov5 "w to prev5t its r5d+4 ,! skirt ( ?is robe 0 set ) a trimm+ ( pomegranates ( ! ?ree sacr$ col\rs1 blue1 crimson1 & purple1 ) a gold5 bell betwe5 ea* pomegranate1 design$ to give =? a t9kl+ s\nd z he w5t 9 & out ( ! holy place4 ,imm$iately above ?is robe 0 ! ,ephod itself1 a %ort cloak consi/+ ( two p>ts1 "o cov]+ ! back1 & ! o!r ! brea/ & upp] "p ( ! body1 wr\ght ) col\rs & gold4 ,! two halves 7 unit$ on ! %\ld] ) two onyx /ones1 on ea* ( :i* 7 engrav$ ! names ( six ( ! tribes4 ,x 0 ga!r$ r\nd ! wai/ by a curi\s girdle ( f9e tw9$ l951 adorn$ ) gold1 blue1 purple1 & sc>let4 ,j above ! girdle1 & atta*$ to ! ,ephod by r+s & ribbons ( blue1 0 ! ,brea/-plate1 or ! ,brea/-plate ( ,judgm5t4 ,?is1 l ! ,ephod1 0 ( cunn+ "w1 a squ>e ( a span bread?1 =m$ d\ble s z to make a bag1 set ) #ab preci\s /ones1 9 #d r[s1 ea* engrav$ ) ! "n ( "o ( ! tribes4 ,)9 ! ,brea/-plate 0 ! ,urim & ! ,?ummim 7,light & ,p]fection1 ,ex4 xxviii4 #ae-cj74 ,n a ^w 9 ,scripture expla9s ! mean+ ( ^! my/]i\s objects1 b !y 7 c]ta9ly employ$ 9 "s way n[ unkn[n = asc]ta9+ ! ,div9e w 7comp4 #a ,sam4 xxviii4 #f2 ,judg4 i4 #a2 xx4 #ah2 #a ,sam4 xiv4 #c1 #ah2 xxiii4 #i2 #b ,sam4 xxi4 #a74 ,"s id5tify !m ) ! twelve /ones inscrib$ ) ! names ( ! twelve tribes1 & suppose t 8! illum9ation1 simultane\s or successive1 ( ! lett]s0 guid$ ! ,high-prie/ to ! answ]2 o!rs ?9k t )9 ! ,brea/-plate 0 a /one or a plate ( gold inscrib$ ) ! "n ( ,jehovah1 & t by means ( ?is he 0 enabl$ to disc]n ! ,div9e ,voice1 z x proce$$ f ! glories ( ! ,%e*9ah4 ,l ! o!r memb]s ( ! ord]1 ! ,high-prie/ wore on 8 head a ti>a1 b atta*$ to ?is by a blue ribbon 0 a gold plate1 on :i* 0 engrav$ ,hol9ess to ! ,"l 7,ex4 xxviii4 #cf-ci2 xxxix4 #cj74 ,"s ( ! functions ( ! ,high-prie/ 7 peculi>4 7i7 ,to him alone x app]ta9$ to ent] ! ,holy ( ,holies on "o day 9 ! ye>1 ! day ( ,atonem5t1 to spr9kle ! blood ( ! s9-(f]+ on ! m]cy-seat1 & burn inc5se )9 ! veil 7,lev4 xvi474 ,on ?is occasion he did n we> 8 full pontifical dress1 b 0 array$ entirely 9 f9e :ite l95 7,lev4 xvi4 #d1 #cb71 a cu/om :i* aft]w>ds seems to h und]gone "s *ange4 7ii7 ,to him alone x belong$ to consult ! ,div9e ,oracle 7,num4 xxvii4 #ba71 & preside ov] ! ,c\rt ( ,judgm5t 7,deut4 xvii4 #i74 7iii7 ,ev5 great] purity & blamelessness 0 requir$ ( him ?an ( ! o!r prie/s2 he c\ld m>ry none b a virg9 9 ! fir/ fre%ness ( h] y\? 7,lev4 xxi4 #ac71 & z illegitimacy 0 an absolute b> to ! (fice1 ! importance atta*$ to g5ealogies 0 great1 & 9 ^! ! "n ( ! "m z well z fa!r 0 regi/]$4 ,! (fice la/$ = life1 b does n seem to h _h any peculi> emolum5ts atta*$ to x ov] & above ^? enjoy$ by ! ,prie/s4 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,! ,,sacrifices ,,& ,,(f]+s4 ,,ex4 ,,xxix4 ,,xxx4 ,,lev4 ,i4-,,vi4 ,,num4 ,,xv4 ,,! rite ( sacrifice s univ]sal 9 ! anci5t _w came d[n to ! ,israelites f ! e>lie/ times1 f ! days ( _! =efa!rs ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 & ! g5]ations t liv$ be=e ! ,flood1 & 0 regulat$ by ,moses ) ! utmo/ precision4 ,"o rule appli$ to all sacrifices4 ,!y c\ld only be (f]$ on ! ,great ,braz5 ,alt> ( ! ,tab]nacle4 ,to (f] !m on high places1 or spots select$ by ! caprice ( ! wor%ipp] 0 expressly =bidd5 7,lev4 xvii4 #d2 ,deut4 xii4 #ac1 #ad71 ?\gh ?is rule appe>s to h be5 subsequ5tly relax$ 9 ! case ( ! prophets 7#a ,sam4 xiii4 #h-ad2 xvi4 #a-e2 #a ,k+s xviii4 #ba-dj74 ,p]haps ! simple/ classification ( sacrifices is t :i* arranges !m "u ! heads ( 7,i7 ,,^? ,,(f]$ ,,)\t1 & 7,,ii7 ,,^? ,,(f]$ ,,) ,,blood4 ,i4 ,unbloody sacrifices w include 7a7 ,fir/-fruits & ,ti!s1 7b7 ,meat- & ,dr9k-(f]+s1 7c7 ,inc5se4 7a7 ,fir/-fruits & ,ti!s 7 pres5t$ by e ,israelite to ! prie/s 9 tok5 ( gratitude & humble ?ankfulness to ,jehovah1 & consi/$ ( ! produce ( ! l& ei!r 9 its natural /ate1 z gra91 fruit1 grapes1 wool1 or prep>$ = human use1 z meal1 oil1 new w9e 7,ex4 xxiii4 #ai2 ,num4 xviii4 #ab2 ,deut4 xviii4 #d74 ,to ! ,levites also 0 paid ! t5? "p ( all produce ( ! l& & ( cattle 7,lev4 xxvii4 #cj-cc2 ,num4 xviii4 #ba-bd74 7b7 ,meat- & ,dr9k-(f]+s g5]ally accompani$ ea* o!r4 ,! ,meat-(f]+ 0 compos$ ( f9e fl\r season$ ) salt1 & m+l$ ) frank9c5se & oil1 b )\t leav54 ,a portion ( ! fl\r & oil ! prie/ plac$ ^u ! alt>1 toge!r ) all ! frank9c5se1 & !re burnt !m1 ! re/ ( ! fl\r & oil becom+ 8 own p]quisite4 ,sometimes cakes ( f9e fl\r 7 (f]$ ) oil & salt1 b )\t leav5 or honey 7,lev4 ii4 & vi4 #ad-bc74 ,a ,dr9k-(f]+ consi/$ ( w9e1 :i* 0 p\r$ at ! foot ( ! alt>2 ! quantity v>y+ accord+ to ! victim1 be+ = a lamb or kid a qu>t] ( a h9 7 #a gallon1 #b p9ts72 = a ram "o-?ird1 = a bullock "o-half 7,num4 xv4 #e1 #g1 #aj2 xxviii4 #ad74 ,by ^! (f]+s1 z by ^? ( ti!s & fir/-fruits1 ! ,israelite ackn[l$g$ ! undes]v$ b\nty ( ,jehovah1 & d$icat$ to ,him ! be/ ( ,8 gifts1 fl\r ! /aff ( life1 w9e ! symbol ( /r5g!n+ & refre%+1 oil ! symbol ( ri*ness4 7,comp4 ,ps4 civ4 #ae47 ,! ,meat-(f]+ might be pres5t$1 ,ei!r 7#a7 by itself z a free-w (f]+1 z 9 ! in/ance ( 7i7 ! twelve unleav5$ cakes on ! ,table ( ,%ew-bread1 7ii7 ! %eaf ( ! fir/-fruits ( b>ley on ! second day ( ! ,passov]1 7iii7 ! two :eat5 loaves at ,p5teco/1 ,or 7#b7 toge!r ) ! ,burnt- & ,?ank-(f]+1 b n ) ! ,s9- or ,trespass-(f]+2 z 7,i7 ( public sacrifices1 ) 7i7 ! daily morn+ & ev5+ sacrifice1 7ii7 ! ,sabba?-(f]+1 7iii7 ! (f]+ at ! new moon1 7iv7 on ! great day ( ,atonem5t2 7,,ii7 ( private sacrifices1 at 7i7 ! consecration ( prie/s & ,levites1 7ii7 ! cleans+ ( ! lep]1 7iii7 ! t]m9ation ( ! ,naz>ite v[4 7c7 ,inc5se1 ! la/ example ( an unbloody (f]+1 accompani$ e prop] meat-(f]+1 b 0 also (f]$ daily on ! gold5 alt> 9 ! ,holy ,place1 & on ! great day ( ,atonem5t 0 burnt 9 ! ,holy ( ,holies by ! ,high-prie/ be=e ! ,ark4 ,! greate/ pa9s 7 tak5 9 its prep>ation4 ,x 0 comp\nd$ by ! 8art ( ! apo!c>y0 ( f\r +r$i5ts beat5 small#hf1 /acte1 ony*a1 galbanum1 & pure frank9c5se 7,ex4 xxx4 #cd-cf71 nor c\ld any o!r k9d be (f]$ 7,ex4 xxx4 #i74 ,desecration ( ?is inc5se by us+ x = common purposes 0 to be puni%$ ) dea? 7,ex4 xxx4 #ch74 ,,ii4 ,9 ref]5ce to ! second class ( sacrifices1 9 :i* ! life ( a victim 0 tak5 & its blood p\r$ ^u ! ,alt>1 x is to be obs]v$ t ^! 7 limit$ to ! h]d1 ! flock1 & all clean birds4 ,all wild & unclean bea/s 7 /rictly exclud$4 ,! ,israelite 0 to select only ^? animals :i* 7 mo/ ne>ly connect$ ) man1 & ( ^!1 aga91 su* z 7 mo/ meek1 innoc5t1 pure1 & valuable1 su* z ox51 %eep1 goats1 pigeons1 & turtle-doves#hg4 ,! select$ victim 0 requir$ to be p]fect ( its k9d & )\t blemi%1 n less ?an eight days old1 & usually a ye>4 ,if x 0 bl9d1 or brok51 or maim$1 or _h any defect1 z a w5 or scab1 x c\ld n be (f]$ 7,lev4 xxii4 #bj-bg2 ,deut4 xv4 #ba1 #bb2 xvii4 #a74 ,su* be+ ! conditions respect+ ! victim1 ! (f]] 0 requir$ fir/ to purify himself by ablutions1 & !n to br+ ! victim to ! door ( ! ,tab]nacle1 i4e4 to ! ,great ,braz5 ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+ 9 ! c\rt4 ,!re1 :atev] might be ! precise k9d ( (f]+1 he 0 to lay 8 h& on its head 9 tok5 ( surr5d]1 d$ication1 & sub/itution1 & !n to slay x himself 7,lev4 i4 #e74 ,he _h n[ p]=m$ 8 "p1 all ! re/ devolv$ ^u ! prie/4 ,he began by receiv+ ! blood ( ! animal 9 a vessel1 & !n spr9kl$ x 9 diff]5t ways ^u ! ,braz5 ,alt> 7,lev4 iv4 #f1 #g1 #be2 v4 #i71 or1 z we %all see1 9 "s cases1 on ! ,gold5 ,alt> ( ,inc5se1 &1 on "o day 9 ! ye>1 on ! ,m]cy-seat 9 ! ,holy ( ,holies4 ,he !n p]=m$ o!r c]emonies1 :i* v>i$ accord+ to ! nature ( ! sacrifice4 ,b uni=mly x 0 requir$ 7a7 ( ! (f]]1 7i7 to br+ 8 victim to ! alt>1 7ii7 to lay 8 h& ^u x1 & 7iii7 to slay x2 7b7 ( ! prie/1 7i7 to receive ! blood 9 a vessel1 & 7ii7 to spr9kle x ^u ! alt>4 ,( ! bloody sacrifices ! *ief 7 7a7 ,,burnt-,,(f]+s1 7b7 ,,peace-,,(f]+s1 7c7 ,,s9- ,,& ,,trespass-,,(f]+s4 7a7 ,9 ! case ( ! ,burnt-(f]+1 any k9d ( animal fit = sacrifice might be (f]$1 b ! victim 0 always requir$ to be a male1 & to be accompani$ by a meat-(f]+4 ,aft] pres5tation at ! great alt>1 imposition ( ! h&s ( ! sacrific]1 & slaught]+1 ! prie/ spr9kl$ ! blood ^u ! alt> r\nd ab\t 7,lev4 i4 #e1 #aa74 ,! victim 0 !n flay$1 wa%$ ) wat]1 & cut 9 pieces1 & ! p>ts ?us divid$ 7 laid on ! alt> ^u ! wood1 & entirely consum$ by fire4 ,! burn+ by fire 0 ! *ief po9t 9 ?is class ( (f]+1 & 8m>k$ x z an expression ( p]petual obligation to complete1 sanctifi$1 self-surr5d] to ,jehovah#hh40 ,h5ce x 0 n pres5t$1 l ! s9- & trespass-(f]+s1 ^u ! commission ( any p>ticul> s91 nor l ! peace-(f]+s ^u ! acceptance ( any special ,div9e m]cies2 x embodi$ ! g5]al idea ( sacrifice1 & 9 a s5se repres5t$ ! :ole sacrificial in/itute4 ,e morn+ & ev5+1 !re=e1 a lamb 0 sacrific$ ) its usual meat- & dr9k-(f]+ z a burnt-(f]+ on behalf ( ! :ole cov5ant p1 & ! ev5+ victim 0 to be s sl[ly consum$ t x might la/ till ! morn+1 an expressive symbol ( t cont9ual self-d$ication to ,god :i* is ! duty ( man#hi 7,ex4 xxix4 #ch-dd2 ,lev4 vi4 #i-ac74 7b7 ,( ,peace-(f]+s !re 7 ?ree k9ds1 repres5t+ v>i\s emotions ( ! (f]]1 ! ?ank-(f]+1 ! freewill gift1 & ! v[ 7,lev4 iii4 #a-ag2 vii4 #aa-ba1 #bh-cf74 ,! nature ( ! (f]+ 0 left to ! sacrific]2 x might be tak5 f ! h]d or f ! flock1 might be male or female1 b n birds 7,lev4 iii4 #a74 ,l ! burnt-(f]+ x 0 always accompani$ by a meat-(f]+1 :i* consi/$ ( unleav5$ cakes m+l$ ) oil1 & leav5$ bread 7,lev4 vii4 #ab1 #ac74 ,! ritual ( ! ,peace-(f]+ 0 up to a c]ta9 po9t ! same z t ( ! ,burnt-(f]+4 ,! sacrific] br\ght 8 victim to ! ,braz5 ,alt>1 laid 8 h&s ^u x & slew x1 :ile ! prie/ spr9kl$ ! blood ^u ! alt>2 b aft] ?is !re 0 a di/9ction4 ,! victim 0 divid$1 & ! prie/ laid ^u ! alt> ! fat ( ! kidneys1 & ! 8lobe0 or flap ( ! liv]1 & 9 ! case ( a %eep ! fat tail1 & burnt !m ) fire4 ,he !n sep>at$ ! "r %\ld] & brea/1 & wav$ !m be=e ! ,"l1 & !y became 8 portion :i* he 0 to eat 9 a clean place ) 8 family & fri5ds4 ,! rema9+ portions ( ! victim 7 !n re/or$ to ! sacrific]1 :o ! same day fea/$ !reon1 toge!r ) 8 :ole family & 8 fri5ds 7,lev4 vii4 #ae-ba2 xix4 #f2 xxii4 #cj74 ,?is ,sacrificial ,fea/ 0 peculi> to ! ,peace-(f]+s1 & indicat$ t ! atonem5t 0 complete1 t ! s9 0 cov]$ & cancell$ :i* _h sep>at$ ! (f]] f ,jehovah1 :o n[ welcom$ him to ,8 table1 & 9 ?is meal gave him a pl$ge ( reconciliation4 8,to an ,ori5tal m9d two ideas 7 insep>ably unit$ 9 ! notion ( a meal2 on ! "o h&1 t ( fell[%ip & fri5d%ip exi/+ among ! p>ticipators !mselves1 & also betwe5 !m & ! provid] ( ! meal2 & on ! o!r h&1 t ( joy & gladness1 s t ev5 ! highe/ & pure/ joy1 viz4 bless$ness 9 ! k+dom ( heav5 is describ$ "u ! figure ( a meal#ij0 7,ps4 xxiii4 #e2 xxxvi4 #h2 ,matt4 viii4 #aa2 xxii4 #b-ac2 ,lk4 xiv4 #af74 ,z ! total consumption by fire on ! alt> 0 ! culm9at+ po9t 9 ! burnt-(f]+1 s ?is sacrificial fea/ 0 t ( ! peace-(f]+1 :i*1 !re=e1 :5ev] pres5t$ ) o!r (f]+s1 0 inv>iably ! la/#ia4 7,comp4 ,ex4 xxiv4 #e1 #aa2 xxix4 #a-cb74 7c7 ,! ,s9- & ,trespass-(f]+s 7 peculi> to ! ,mosaic ,law1 :i* 0 add$ on acc\nt ( transgression 7,gal4 iii4 #ai71 & deep5$ ! k & conviction ( s9 7,rom4 vii4 #g1 c474 7a7 ,! ,s9-(f]+ consi/$ ( "o animal only1 & 0 n accompani$ by a meat-(f]+4 ,! victim if (f]$ = ! :ole cov5ant p 0 a kid ( ! goats 7,lev4 xvi4 #e1 #i1 #ae2 ,num4 xxviii4 #ae1 #bb1 #cj72 = ! prie/s & ,levites at _! consecration a "y bullock 7,ex4 xxix4 #aa2 ,numb4 viii4 #h ff472 = ! ,high-prie/ on ! great day ( ,atonem5t a "y bullock 7,lev4 xvi4 #c1 #f1 #aa72 = ! purification ( wom5 aft] *ildbir? a "y pigeon or turtle-dove 7,lev4 xii4 #f1 #h2 comp4 ,lk4 ii4 #bb1 #bd72 = ! cleans+ ( a lep] or a lepr\s h\se a ye>l+ ewe2 or1 9 a case ( pov]ty1 a bird = ! lep] & two = ! h\se 7,lev4 xiv4 #ac1 #bb-di72 = an inadv]t5t transgression ( "s prohibition1 7a7 on ! "p ( ! :ole congregation or ! ,high-prie/1 a "y bullock1 7b7 a pr9ce1 a he-goat1 7c7 a common man1 a ye>l+ ewe or kid 7,lev4 iv4 #a-ce74 ,! ,ritual ( ! ,s9-(f]+ des]ves att5tion4 ,! (f]] br\ght ! victim to ! great alt>1 laid 8 h& ^u x ) a confession ( ! s9 & a pray] = its expiation1 & !n slew x4 ,! prie/ !n dipp$ 8 f+] 9 ! blood1 & 9 ! case ( a pr9ce or individual1 spr9kl$ x sev5 times on ! horns ( ! ,braz5 ,alt> 7,lev4 iv4 #g1 #ah1 #cj1 #cd72 9 t ( ! ,high-prie/ & congregation sev5 times on ! veil be=e ! ,ark1 & sev5 times on ! horns ( ! ,gold5 ,alt> ( ,inc5se 7,lev4 iv4 #f1 #ag1 #be72 on ! great day ( ,atonem5t1 ! ,high-prie/ himself spr9kl$ x sev5 times on & be=e ! ,m]cy-seat1 & !n sev5 times /reak$ ) x ! horns ( ! ,alt> ( ,inc5se 7,lev4 xvi4 #ad1 #ae1 #ai72 ! re/ ( ! blood 0 p\r$ on ! gr\nd be=e ! ,braz5 ,alt>4 ,aft] ! spr9kl+1 ! same portions 7 burnt on ! alt>1 z 9 ! case ( ! peace-(f]+s1 & 9 ord9>y cases ! re/ ( ! victim 0 eat5 by ! prie/ 9 ! c\rt ( ! ,tab]nacle ) only ! males ( 8 family2 b any vessels 9 :i* ! fle% _h be5 boil$ 7 requir$1 if e>!nw>e1 to be brok52 if metal1 to be c>efully sc\r$ 7,lev4 vi4 #bd-cj74 ,b 9 ! case ( ! m important ,s9-(f]+s1 :]e ! blood 0 spr9kl$ )9 ! ,holy ,place1 or ! ,holy ( ,holies1 ! entire c>case1 except ! alt>-pieces1 ) ! hide1 entrails1 c41 0 convey$ to a clean place )\t ! camp1 & !re burnt ) fire 7,lev4 iv4 #aa1 #ab1 #ba2 xvi4 #bg74 ,except :5 (f]$ = ! :ole p1 or ! prie/s & ,levites at _! consecration1 ,s9-(f]+s 7 pres5t$ z an atonem5t = s9s ( culpable weakness & ignorance1 neglig5ce & frailty1 rep5t$ ( by ! unpuni%$ (f5d]1 :o 0 ?us re/or$ to 8 place 9 ! commonweal?4 ,!y c\ld n be (f]$ = presumptu\s1 or delib]ate & unrep5t$ s9s1 su* z wilful murd] or adult]y1 = :i* ! puni%m5t ( dea? 0 appo9t$ 7,num4 xv4 #cj1 #ca2 ,deut4 xvii4 #ab2 & comp4 ,heb4 x4 #bf74 7b7 ,! ,trespass- or ,debt-(f]+1 on ! o!r h&1 ?\gh closely connect$ ) ! ,s9-(f]+ & sometimes (f]$ ) x1 z 9 ! case ( ! lep] 7,lev4 xiv4 #ab71 0 always (f]$ = "s special act ( s91 & 0 reg>d$ 9 ! light ( rep>ation to ! ,"l = a wrong done to ,him4 ,h5ce x 0 pres5t$ = s9s 89 :i* ! (f5ce giv51 or ! debt incurr$ by ! misde$1 admitt$ ( "s sort ( recomp5ce1 :i* c\ld be actually e/imat$#ib40 ,! foll[+ cases w illu/rate ! occasions on :i* a trespass-(f]+ c\ld be pres5t$4 ,a lep]1 on ! occasion ( 8 cleans+1 ow$ a debt-(f]+ to ,jehovah1 = ! "t ( 8 exclusion f ! camp2 ! ,naz>ite = a tempor>y susp5sion ( 8 v[ by t\*+ a dead body 7,num4 vi4 #ab72 a man1 :o _h inadv]t5tly appropriat$ or made away ) any?+ consecrat$ to ! ,"l 7,lev4 v4 #ae1 #af71 or unwitt+ly violat$ a ,div9e prohibition 7,lev4 v4 #ag1 #ah71 or d5i$ a tru/ or any damage su/a9$ by ! ?+ entru/$1 or d5i$ hav+ f\nd "s lo/ article ( prop]ty1 or sworn falsely 9 su* a matt] 7,lev4 vi4 #b ff474 ,9 ^! cases1 :e!r ! wrong done 0 9 a matt] ( prop]ty or to ! ,"l1 ! damage 0 made good ) an ov]plus1 g5]ally a fif? ( ! value1 :ile ! trespass-(f]+ itself 0 ! sub/itute = ! damages due to ! ,"l1 & assess$ by ! prie/4 ,! victim 01 z 9 ! case ( ! s9-(f]+1 "o animal only1 & always a ram4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,holy ,,times ,,& ,,seasons4 ,,exod4 ,,xx4 ,,levit4 ,,xxiii4 ,,xxv4 ,,deut4 ,,xv4 ,,xvi4 ,,! ,holy ,times & ,seasons ( ! ,israelites may be arrang$ "u ?ree heads4 ,i4 ,^? t 7 connect$ ) ! ,sev5? ,day ( ,re/1 su* z 7a7 ! ,weekly ,sabba?1 7b7 ! ,mon?-,sabba? or ,new ,moon1 7c7 ! ,ye>-,sabba?1 7d7 ! ,ye> ( ,jubilee4 ,,ii4 ,! ,day ( ,atonem5t4 ,,iii4 ,! ,great ,hi/orical ,fe/ivals2 7a7 ,! ,passov]1 7b7 ,! ,fea/ ( ,p5teco/ or ,weeks1 7c7 ,! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles4 ,i4 ,^? connect$ ) ! sev5? ,day ( ,re/4 7a7 ,! obs]vance ( ! weekly ,sabba?1 or day ( ,re/1 is n improbably ?\ght to h be5 kn[n to ! ,israelites be=e ! giv+ ( ! ,law 7,ex4 xvi4 #bb1 #bc71 z1 inde$1 ! words ( ! ,f\r? ,comm&m5t1 8,rememb] ! ,sabba?-day to keep x holy10 seem to imply 7,ex4 xx4 #h-aa1 comp4 ,g54 ii4 #a-c74 ,! obs]vance ( ?is day 0 appo9t$ = a p]petual cov5ant1 z a sign betwe5 ,god & ! *ildr5 ( ,israel = ev] 7,ex4 xxxi4 #af1 #ag74 ,x 0 to be %>$ by ! :ole p ) ! /rang]2 &1 to complete ! picture ( tranquillity1 ) ! animals4 ,bodily lab\r 0 /rictly prohibit$3 x 0 unlawful to k9dle a fire = cook+ food 7,ex4 xxxv4 #c2 ,num4 xv4 #cb71 or to g out ( ! camp to ga!r manna 7,ex4 xvi4 #bb-cj74 ,wilful desecration ( ! day 0 puni%$ by /on+ 7,ex4 xxxi4 #ad2 ,num4 xv4 #ce74 ,9 ! ,tab]nacle-s]vice ! daily burnt-(f]+ 0 d\bl$ 7,num4 xxviii4 #i71 ! %ew-bread 0 r5ew$ 7,lev4 xxiv4 #h71 & ! prie/ly c\rse = ! week comm5c$ _! duties4 ,! ,sabba? 0 n reg>d$ z a fa/1 b a day = re/ f worldly occupation & holy joy2 x 0 orda9$ by ,god = man & ! fur!rance ( 8 true/ & highe/ int]e/s 7,mk4 ii4 #bg1 #bh74 8,! ?\ght ( ,,him1 :o is rais$ above all *ange1 & :o aft] ! completion ( ! works ( ,creation rejoic$ t ev]y?+ 0 v good2 ?is c\pl$ ) ! cessation f "w 0 to lead man up to ! contemplation ( 8 own orig9 f ,god4 ,z ! bodily refre%m5t re/or$ 8 physical en]gies1 s %\ld ! consci\sness ( union ) ! ,almighty & ! ,et]nal re/ore ! true life to ! s\l#ic40 7b7 ,! ,mon?-,sabba?1 or ,new ,moon ,fe/ival1 0 u%]$ 9 by bl[+ ) ! silv] trumpets1 & by ! sacrifice ( elev5 victims 9 addition to ! daily (f]+ 7,num4 x4 #aj2 xxviii4 #aa1 c474 ,bus9ess & trade 7 9 lat] times susp5d$ 7,amos viii4 #e71 sacrificial fea/s 7 held 7#a ,sam4 xx4 #e-bd71 & ! p resort$ to ! prophets = religi\s in/ruction 7#b ,k+s iv4 #bc74 ,! ,new ,moon ( ! sev5? mon? 7,tisri1 ,octob]71 be+ ! comm5cem5t ( ! civil ye>1 0 obs]v$ ) /ill great] solemnity4 ,x 0 "o ( ! sev5#id days ( ,holy ,convocation4 ,n m]ely 7 ! trumpets bl[n at ! "t ( (f]+ ! sacrifices1 b x 0 a day = ! bl[+ ( trumpets 7,num4 xxix4 #a-f71 :5ce its "n ! ,fea/ ( ,trumpets4 ,9 addition to ! daily sacrifices1 & ! elev5 victims (f]$ on ! fir/ day ( ea* mon?1 n9e o!r victims 7 (f]$ z burnt-(f]+s ) a kid = a s9-(f]+#ie4 7c7 ,dur+ ! ,sev5? or ,sabbatical ye> ! l& 0 to lie fall[1 & enjoy h] ,sabba?s 7,ex4 xxiii4 #aj1 #aa2 ,lev4 xxv4 #b-g2 ,deut4 xv474 ,no tillage or cultivation ( any sort 0 to be practis$1 & ! spontane\s produce ( ! fields1 in/ead ( be+ reap$1 0 to be freely glean$ by ! poor1 ! /rang]1 & ev5 ! cattle4 ,by ?is re/ ! l&1 l man1 0 to d homage to its ,"l & ,creator1 & ! poore/ 7 to %>e )\t /9t 9 ^? spontane\s bless+s :i* by ,8 w x br+s =?1 & ! ,israelite1 :o e sev5? day ackn[l$g$ ,god's claim on 8 "t1 ?us ackn[l$g$ also ,8 claim ^u 8 l&4 ,9 ,deut4 xv4 we f9d t ! sev5? ye> 0 also to be "o ( release = debtors4 ,9 spite ( ! ?reat5+s 9 ,lev4 xxvi4 ! ,sabbatical ye>1 z appe>s f #b ,*ron4 xxxvi4 #bj1 #ba1 0 greatly neglect$2 aft] ! return f ! ,captivity its obs]vance reviv$ 7see #a ,macc4 vi4 #di7if4 7d7 ,! ,ye> ( ,jubilee4 ,at ! end ( sev5 times sev5 ye>s1 t is1 =ty-n9e entire ye>s1 ! fiftie? 0 obs]v$ z ! ye> ( ,jubilee1 a ^w ( unc]ta9 mean+4 ,x 0 proclaim$ by ! s\nd ( trumpets on ! t5? day ( ! sev5? mon?1 ,tisri1 ! ,day ( ,atonem5t4 ,dur+ ?is ye> ! soil 0 to lie fall[1 z 9 ! ,sabbatical ye>1 b 9 addition to ?is1 all l& t _h be5 ali5at$ 0 to return to ^? to :om x _h be5 allott$ at ! orig9al di/ribution1 & all bondm5 ( ,hebrew blood 7 to be lib]at$ 7,lev4 xxv4 #h-af1 #bc-ce2 xxvii4 #af-be74 8,z ! weekly ,sabba? & ! ,sabbatical ye> 0 int5d$ to re/ore ?or\gh re/ to man & to ! l&1 s ! ye> ( ,jubilee 0 design$ to raise ! :ole p1 9 respect to _! rights & possessions1 f ! *angeabl5ess ( outw>d circum/ances to ! un*angeabl5ess ( ! ,div9e appo9tm5t2 to prev5t ! inord9ate accumulation ( weal? 9 ! h&s ( a few2 to relieve ^? :om mis=tune or fault _h r$uc$ to pov]ty2 to re/ore t equality 9 outw>d circum/ances :i* 0 in/itut$ on ! fir/ settlem5t ( ! l& by ,jo%ua2 & to v9dicate ! "r ( ea* ,israelite to 8 "p 9 ! ,cov5ant1 :i* ,god _h made ) 8 fa!rs respect+ ! ,l& ( ,promise#ig40 ,,ii4 ,! ,day ( ,atonem5t 0 obs]v$ on ! t5? day ( ! sev5? mon?1 ,tisri1 z ! great day ( national humiliation1 & = ! expiation ( ! s9s bo? ( ! prie/s & ! p4 ,?is 0 ! highe/1 ! mo/ p]fect1 ! mo/ compreh5sive ( all ! acts ( expiation1 & n only took place b once 9 ! entire ye>1 b 0 p]=m$ by ! ,high-prie/ alone1 & t n 9 ! ,holy ,place b ! ,holy ( ,holies4 ,its celebration is prescrib$ 9 ,lev4 xvi42 xxiii4 #bf-cb2 ,num4 xxix4 #g-aa4 ,! day 0 to be reg>d$ z a high ,sabba?1 a day ( holy ,convocation1 on :i* ! ,israelites1 "u pa9 ( extirpation1 7 expect$ to afflict _! s\ls ) fa/+ & m\rn+4 7,comp4 ,lev4 xvi4 #bi1 #ca ) ,acts xxvii4 #i47 ,! ritual 0 z foll[s4 ,! ,high-prie/ hav+ ba!d1 array$ himself n 9 8 gorge\s robes1 b 9 ! :ite l95 g>m5ts common to himself & ! re/ ( ! prie/hood4 ,z a sacrifice = himself & ! prie/s he br\ght a bullock = a ,s9-(f]+1 & a ram = a ,burnt-(f]+1 :i* he _h pur*as$ at 8 own co/2 z a sacrifice = ! p two he-goats = a ,s9-(f]+1 & a ram = a ,burnt-(f]+1 :i* 7 pur*as$ out ( ! public treasury4 ,! two he-goats he !n br\ght to ! ,door ( ! ,tab]nacle1 i4e4 to ! ,braz5 ,alt>1 & !re hav+ pres5t$ !m be=e ! ,"l1 ca/ two lots ^u !m1 "o inscrib$ = ,jehovah1 ! o!r = ,azazel#ih4 ,?is done1 z ! head ( a prie/hood itself compass$ ) infirmity 7,heb4 v4 #b71 he fir/ proce$$ to make atonem5t = 8 own ord]4 ,accord+ly he slew ! bullock1 & tak+ a c5s] fill$ ) live coals f ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+ & two h&fuls ( ,inc5se1 he pass$ ) ^! ?r\gh ! ,holy ,place onw>ds beh9d ! veil into ! ,holy ( ,holies1 & !re ?rew ! inc5se ^u ! coals s t ! fragrant cl\d might envelope ! ,m]cy-,seat4 ,!n return+ to ! ,braz5 ,alt> & tak+ "s ( ! blood ( ! bullock 9 a vessel he once m pass$ into ! ,holy ( ,holies1 & spr9kl$ x sev5 times be=e ! ,m]cy-,seat1 ! seat ( ! glory ( ,jehovah4 ,hav+ ?us made expiation = himself & 8 own ord]1 he slew ! goat ^u :i* ! lot = ,jehovah _h fall5 z a ,s9-(f]+ = ! p1 & spr9kl$ its blood z he _h done t ( ! bullock4 ,!n on 8 return f ! ,holy ( ,holies he purifi$ ! ,holy ,place1 n[ solit>y & des]t$1 by spr9kl+ ! blood ( bo? victims sev5 times on ! horns ( ! ,gold5 ,alt> ( ,inc5se1 &1 z "s ?9k1 on ^? ( ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+4 ,! purification ( ! ,tab]nacle complet$1 he came =? & laid bo? 8 h&s ^u ! goat1 on :i* ! lot = ,azazel _h fall51 solemnly confess$ ov] x ! s9s ( ! p1 & !n gave x to a man *os5 = ! purpose to be l$ away into ! wild]ness1 into a place n inhabit$1 & !re let loose4 ,?is done1 he once m ent]$ ! ,tab]nacle1 ba!d1 & hav+ array$ himself 9 8 gorge\s robes1 (f]$ ! two rams z a burnt-(f]+1 "o = himself1 ! o!r = ! p1 & at ! same "t plac$ ^u ! alt> ! fat ( ! two s9-(f]+s#ii4 ,:ile ^! 7 consum+1 ! rema9s ( ! victims 7 convey$ outside ! camp1 nor c\ld !y :o 7 deput$ = ?is (fice1 or ! man :o _h l$ away ! scape-goat1 return into ! camp till !y _h purifi$ !mselves & _! clo!s ) wat]4 ,! di/9ction betwe5 ?is solemnity & o!rs is v /rik+4 ,x took place b once a ye>1 five days be=e ! joy\s ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles1 :i* te/ifi$ to ! nation's gratitude = ! pres]vation ( ! seasonable fruits ( ! e>?4 ,9 x ! ,high-prie/ alone (ficiat$4 ,clad n 9 8 gorge\s robes1 b 9 ! simple1 pure :ite robes common to him & ! re/ ( ! prie/hood1 he made expiation = himself1 8 ord]1 & ! p1an atonem5t = ! s9s ( ! :ole ye>4 ,on ?is day1 & ?is day only1 he ent]$ )9 ! ,veil1 & spr9kl$ ! blood be=e ! ,m]cy-,seat sev5 times4 ,on ?is day1 & ?is day only1 ! idea ( ! remission ( s9 f\nd its highe/ expression 9 ! sacrifice ( "o goat z a s9-(f]+ to ,jehovah1 & ! solemn confession ( ! s9s ( ! :ole p ov] ano!r1 & its dismissal lad5 ) its awful typical burd5 into a f> di/ant & sep>at$ l&1 a l& n inhabit$1 ly+1 z x 71 "u ! curse ( ,jehovah4 ,?is solemnity conta9$ ! exact antidote to ! sombre & (t5 cruel rites ( hea!nism4 ,! lots 7 ca/ ov] bo? ! goats1 bo? 7 pres5t$ to ,jehovah at ! ,door ( ! ,tab]nacle1 at ,8 comm& ! ,scape-,goat c>ri$ away ! burd5 ( ! p's s9s into an unkn[n des]t l&1 ,he sanctifi$ ! p1 & accept$ ! atonem5t = ! ,high-prie/1 ! prie/ly ord]1 & ! entire nation1 & ! purification ( ! ,place :]e ,he _h condesc5d$ to meet ! ,israelites4 ,9 ! ,epi/le to ! ,hebrews 7ix41 x47 we h ! key to ! expressive imag]y ( ?is ,great ,day 9 ! ,jewi% ye>4 ,! fact t once 9 ! ye> ! ,high-prie/ c\ld ent] )9 ! ,veil1 intimat$ t "u a sy/em ( provisional & typical ord9ances ! way into ! ,holie/ ( all 0 n z yet made manife/4 ,b :5 ! true ,high-prie/1 ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/1 (f]$ ,himself unto dea? on ! ,alt> ( ,8 ,cross = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w1 ! ,veil ( ! ,temple 0 r5t 9 twa9 f ! top to ! bottom 7,matt4 xxvii4 #ea2 ,m>k xv4 #ch74 ,he di$1 ,he rose aga91 &1 clad n 9 ! respl5d5t robes ( t ,div9e ,nature ,he _h be=e ! _w1 b 9 ! g>b ( our human nature1 ,he asc5d$ into ! ,heav5ly ,sanctu>y1 ! antitype ( ! ,jewi% ,sanctu>y on e>?1 & !re pleads1 & w = ev] plead1 ! m]its ( ,8 blood be=e ! ?rone ( ,god4 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,! ,,great ,,fe/ivals4 ,,exod4 ,,xxiii4 #ad-ag2 ,,lev4 ,,xxiii4 #a-bb2 ,,num4 ,,xxviii4 #af-ca2 ,,deut4 ,,xvi4 #a-af4 ,,! great ,hi/orical ,fe/ivals1 at :i* all males among/ ! ,israelites 7 requir$ to appe> be=e ! ,"l1 71 z has be5 said already1 7i7 ,! ,passov]2 7ii7 ,! ,fea/ ( ,weeks or ,p5teco/2 7iii7 ,! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles4 7i7 ,! ,passov]4 ,! orig9al in/itution ( ?is ,fe/ival has be5 already notic$4 ,! directions = its ye>ly celebration are giv5 9 ,ex4 xxiii4 #ad-ag2 ,lev4 xxiii4 #e-h2 ,num4 xxviii4 #af-be2 ,deut4 xvi4 #a-h4 ,z 9 ,egypt1 s n[1 on ! #aj? day ( ,nisan or ,abib1 correspond+ to ! close ( ,m>* or ! beg9n+ ( ,april1 ea* ,pas*al company1 :i* might n exce$ tw5ty or be less ?an t51 0 to select a lamb or kid1 a male ( ! fir/ ye>1 & keep x till ! #ad? day4 ,if pron\nc$ by ! prie/s to be free f blemi%1 x 0 to be sla9 betwe5 ! ev5+s1 9 ! ,c\rt ( ! ,tab]nacle1 & its blood p\r$ r\nd ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+4 ,x 0 !n1 aft] be+ flay$1 to be tak5 to ! h\se :]e ! ,pas*al ,company int5d$ to assemble1 to be roa/$ ) fire1 :ole & entire )\t ! break+ ( a s+le bone1 & to be eat5 ) unleav5$ bread & bitt] h]bs4 ,! ,fe/ival la/$ f ! #ad? to ! #ba/ ( ,nisan1 & dur+ ?is p]iod no?+ b unleav5$ bread might be eat51 & all leav5 0 to be c>efully remov$ f ! h\se be=e ! #ad?4 ,! daily sacrifices = ! nation consi/$ ( 7i7 a ,burnt-,(f]+ ( two bullocks1 "o ram1 sev5 ye>l+ lambs1 accompani$ by ! usual meat-(f]+1 & 7ii7 "o goat = a ,s9-,(f]+4 ,?ank-(f]+s1 call$ by ! ,jews ,*agigah1 might also be (f]$ by individuals dur+ ! ,fe/ival1 especially on ! #ae?1 ! fir/ day ( ,holy ,convocation4 7,comp4 ,lev4 vii4 #bi-cd2 #b ,*4 xxx4 #bb-dd2 xxxv4 #g47 ,on ! #af? ! fir/ ripe %eaf ( b>ley 0 to be br\ght into ! sanctu>y1 & !re wav$ by ! prie/ be=e ! ,"l1 & at ! same "t a ye>l+ lamb 0 (f]$ ) a meat- & dr9k-(f]+ 7see ,lev4 xxiii4 #i-ad74 ,till ?is %eaf _h ?us be5 wav$1 & ?is (f]+ pres5t$1 no produce ( ! n[ rip5+ h>ve/1 :e!r bread or p>*$ corn1 or gre5 e>s1 might be eat5 7,jo%4 v4 #aa1 #ab7ajj4 7ii7 ,at ! end ( sev5 complete weeks f ! #af? ( ,nisan1 ! second day ( unleav5$ bread1 comm5c$ ! ,,fea/ ,,( ,,weeks 7,ex4 xxxiv4 #bb2 ,deut4 xvi4 #aj71 or ( ,h>ve/ 7,ex4 xxiii4 #af71 or ( ,fir/-fruits 7,numb4 xxviii4 #bf71 or ( ,p5teco/ 7,acts ii4 #a71 f ! ,greek ^w = ! fiftie? day4 ,! passages be>+ on x w be f\nd 9 ,ex4 xxiii4 #af2 ,lev4 xxiii4 #ae-bb2 ,num4 xxviii4 #bf-ca2 ,deut4 xvi4 #i-ab4 ,! ,fe/ival la/$ b "o day1 :i* 0 kept ) a holy ,convocation4 ,its di/+ui%+ feature 0 ! (f]+ ( two leav5$ loaves1 made f ! new corn ( ! n[ complet$ h>ve/1 :i* toge!r ) two lambs z a ?ank-(f]+ 7 wav$ be=e ! ,"l4 ,! especial sacrifices 9 addition to ! daily (f]+ 7 "o "y bullock1 two rams1 & sev5 ye>l+ lambs z a ,burnt-(f]+ ) ! usual meat- & dr9k-(f]+1 & a goat = a ,s9-(f]+2 b ?ank-(f]+s might1 z at ! ,passov]1 be made at pleasure by individuals4 ,! "* ( ! ,fe/ival 0 pre-em95tly an expression ( gratitude = ! h>ve/1 :i* comm5c$ ) ! (f]+ ( ! fir/ %eaf ( ripe b>ley at ! ,passov]1 & end$ ) t ( ! two loaves n[ pres5t$ & made ( ! newly-rip5$ :eat4 ,9 its fe/ive joy ! man-s]vant & maid-s]vant1 ! /rang]1 ! fa!rless & ! wid[ 7 to %>e ) ! freeborn ,israelite1 :o 0 to be rem9d$ ( ! bondage 9 ,egypt1 & 8 obligation to keep ! ,law#aja 7,deut4 xvi4 #ab74 7iii7 ,! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles or ( ,+a!r+ 7,ex4 xxxiv4 #bb7 0 s call$ z be+ 7i7 a fea/ ( ?anksgiv+ = ! completion ( ! +a!r+ ( fruits & ( ! v9tage1 & 7ii7 z commemorat+ ! dwell+ ( ! ,israelites 9 t5ts dur+ _! w&]+s 9 ! wild]ness 7,lev4 xxiii4 #dc74 ,! *ief passages relat+ to x are ,ex4 xxiii4 #af2 ,lev4 xxiii4 #cd-dc2 ,num4 xxix4 #ac-ci2 ,deut4 xvi4 #ac-ae2 & comp>e ) ^! ,neh4 viii4 ,x 0 celebrat$ 9 ! autumn on ! #ae? ( ! sev5? mon? ,tisri1 & la/$ sev5 days1 ( :i* ! fir/ & la/ 7 days ( ,holy ,convocation4 ,x 0 ! mo/ joy\s ( all ! ,fe/ivals4 ,dur+ x ! ,israelites 7 comm&$ to live 9 t5ts or boo?s ( gre5 b\ghs ( ! olive1 palm1 p9e1 myrtle1 & o!r trees ) ?ick foliage 7,neh4 viii4 #ae1 #af74 ,! burnt-(f]+s 7 m num]\s at ?is ,fea/ ?an any o!r1 includ+1 besides ! sacrifice on ea* day ( #b rams1 #ad lambs1 & a kid = a s9-(f]+1 t ( #gj bullocks1 #ac on ! fir/ day1 #ab on ! second1 & s on to ! sev5?1 :5 #g bullocks only 7 (f]$4 ,if ! ,fe/ival fell 9 a ,sabbatical ye>1 portions ( ! ,law1 *iefly ,deut]onomy1 7 read ea* day 9 public 7,deut4 xxxi4 #aj-ab2 ,neh4 viii4 #ah74 ,! mo/ rem>kable celebrations ( ?is ,fea/ 7 7i7 at ! d$ication ( ,solomon's ,temple 7#a ,k+s viii4 #b1 #fe72 7ii7 aft] ! ,captivity 7,ezra iii4 #d2 ,neh4 viii4 #ag7ajb4 ,lat] fe/ivals 7 7i7 ! ,fea/ ( ,,purim1 or ,lots1 in/itut$ by ,mordecai to commemorate ! defeat ( ,haman's ma*9ations aga9/ ! ,jews 7,e/h4 iii4 #g-ae2 ix4 #bd-bf74 ,x began on ! #ad? day ( ! #ab? mon? ,ad>1 & la/$ two days4 7ii7 ,! ,fea/ ( ,,d$ication1 to commemorate ! cleans+ ( ! ,temple aft] its defilem5t by ,antio*us ,epiphanes 7,dan4 xi4 #ca74 ,e/abli%$ by ,judas ,maccabu1 x 0 kept on ! #be? ( ! w9t] mon? ,*isleu1 ,decemb] 7,jn4 x4 #bb71 & la/$ eight days1 be+ di/+ui%$ by ! (f]+ ( _m sacrifices1 a g5]al illum9ation 7h5ce its "n ! ,fea/ ( ,lights71 & o!r rejoic+s4 ,9 ,scripture1 dates are (t5 fix$ by a ref]5ce to ! seasons or productions 7,num4 xiii4 #bj2 #b ,sam4 xxi4 #i74 ,! foll[+ ,table1 !re=e1 is "h giv51 9 :i* ! civil & sacr$ mon?s1 _! approximate ,engli% equival5ts1 ! v>i\s annual fea/s1 & ! *ief features ( ! seasons are comb9$4 ,x is assum$ t ,abib or ,nisan answ]s to ,april4 7,see ,article ,mon? 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 & ,angus's ,bible ,h&book1 p4 #bgj47 ,,cal5d> ,ye> ,engli% ,seasons ,sacr$ ,mon? & ,civil ,mon? 7ne>ly7 ,fe/ivals ,productions i4 #g ,,abib or ,april#ad4 ,! ,,passov] ,fall ( ! latt] ,,nisan or spr+ ra94 7gre5 7,deut4 xi4 #ad47 e>s7 ,floods ,days #cj 7,jo%4 iii4 #ad74 ,exod4 xii4 #b #af4 ,fir/-fruits,,h>ve/ ( ,b>ley ripe at ,j]i*o4 b>ley-h>ve/ pres5t$ ,:eat p>tly 9 ! e>4 ii4 #h ,,zif ,may #ad4 ,second ,b>ley h>ve/ g5]al 7blossom7 ,passov] = 7,ru? i4 #bb74 ,days #bi ^? :o #a ,k+s c\ld n keep ,:eat rip5s4 vi4 #a ! fir/4 ,num4 ix4 #aj1 #aa iii4 #i ,,sivan ,june #f4 ,,p5teco/ ,:eat h>ve/4 ,summ] ,days #cj or ,,fea/ ,,( beg9s4 ,e/h4 ,,weeks ,no ra9 f ,april viii4 #i4 to ,sept4 7#a ,sam4 xii4 #ag74 iv4#aj ,,?ammuz ,july ,,hot ,,season4 ,days #bi ,heat increases4 ,zec4 viii4 #ai v4#aa ,,ab ,aug4 ,! /reams dry up4 ,days #cj ,heat int5se4 ,e/h4 vii4 #i ,v9tage 7,lev4 xxvi4 #e74 vi4#ab ,,elul ,sept4 ,heat /ill int5se ,days #bi 7#b ,k94 iv4 #ah-bj74 ,neh4 vi4 #ae ,grape h>ve/ g5]al 7,num4 xiii4 #bc74 vii4 #a ,,tisri or ,oct4#a4 ,fea/ ( ,,se$ ,,"t ,,e?anim ,trumpets ,days #cj #aj4 ,day ( ,=m] or e>ly ra9s #a ,k94 ,,atonem5t beg9 7,joel ii4 #bc74 viii4 #b #ae4 ,fea/ ( ,pl\gh+ & s[+ #b ,*r4 v4 #c ,,tab]nacles beg94 ,fir/-fruits ( w9e & oil 7,lev4 xxiii4 #ci7 viii4 #b ,,bul ,nov4 ,ra9 cont9ues4 7ra97 ,days #bi ,:eat & b>ley #a ,k94 s[n4 ,v9tage 9 vi4 #ch ,n4 ,pale/9e4 ix4 #c ,,*isleu ,dec4 ,,w9t] ,days #cj #be4 ,fea/ ( ,w9t] beg9s4 ,sn[ on ,neh4 i4 #a ,d$ication ! m\nta9s4 7#a ,macc4 iv4 #eb-ei7 x4 #d ,,!be? ,jan4 ,colde/ mon?4 ,hail1 ,days #bi sn[ 7,jo%4 x4 #aa74 ,e/4 ii4 #af xi4 #e ,,%ebat ,feb4 ,wea!r gradually ,days #cj becomes w>m]4 ,ze*4 i4 #g xii4 #f ,,ad> ,m>* ,,cold ,,season ,days #bi #ad1 #ae4 ,fea/ ( ,?und] & hail ,e/h4 iii4 #g ,purim frequ5t4 ,e/h4 ix4 #bg ,almond-tree blossoms4 ,,note4 ,laws ( ,purity4 ,n altoge!r unconnect$ ) ^! regulations respect+ ,holy ,times & ,seasons 7 o!r enactm5ts ( ! ,mosaic code1 hav+ = _! object ! en=cem5t ( ideas ( purity & hol9ess4 ,ye %all be holy unto ,me1 0 ! ,div9e comm&2 = ,i ! ,"l ?y ,god am holy1 & h sev]$ y f o!r p t ye %\ld be ,m9e 7,lev4 xix4 #b2 xx4 #g74 ,_m ( ^! regulations 71 d\btless1 laws ( heal?1 t5d+ to regulate diet1 en=ce cleanl9ess1 & gu>d aga9/ _m preval5t disord]s4 ,b ov] & above ?is1 !y _h a high] object1 & =m$ "p ( ! moral discipl9e ( ! elect nation4 ,!y reg>d 7i7 ?+s unclean to eat2 7ii7 ?+s unclean to t\*2 7iii7 unclean matt]s or conditions#ajc4 i4 ,?+s unclean to eat4 ,! prohibitions respect+ food foll[ directly ! laws conc]n+ sacrifice4 ,portions ( _m sacrifices1 z we h se51 might be eat54 ,f ?is eat+ ! ,law passes on to food g5]ally1 ! nature ( :i* has 8commonly no little influ5ce on ! ref9em5t & mann]s ( a p40 ,conc]n+ vegetable eat+1 no rules are laid d[n4 ,9 respect to animal food1 ! laws are cle> & precise4 7i7 ,( quadrup$s1 ! clean 7 su* z bo? p>t$ ! ho( & *ew$ ! cud1 all o!rs 7 unclean4 ,all animals1 !re=e1 us$ 9 sacrifice might be eat51 z also ! num]\s species ( de] & gazelles 7,deut4 xiv4 #e71 b none ( ! c>nivora1 or su* animals z ! camel1 coney1 h>e1 or pig4 7ii7 ,( birds also1 all t 7 (f]$ 9 sacrifice might be eat51 su* z doves1 pigeons1 & also quails1 b all birds ( prey1 & ne>ly all ! wat]-f[l1 7 unclean4 7iii7 ,( ,fi%1 ^? only 7 clean t _h bo? f9s & scales4 7iv7 ,all ,reptiles & ,insects 7 unclean1 except locu/s1 & su* z _h f\r legs = walk+ & two = spr++ 7,lev4 xi4 #ba1 #bb2 comp4 ,matt4 iii4 #d74 ,b ! ,israelite 0 also /rictly =bidd5 to eat any?+ t di$ ( itself 7,ex4 xxii4 #ca71 or 0 torn by bea/s1 emphatically ! blood ( any animal 7,g54 ix4 #d2 ,lev4 iii4 #ag2 xvii4 #aj1 #ab2 ,comp4 #a ,sam4 xiv4 #cb1 #cc74 7ii7 ,?+s unclean to t\*4 ,an ,israelite incurr$ defilem5t :o t\*$ or h&l$ 7i7 ! dead body ( any animal1 :e!r clean or unclean 7,lev4 xi4 #bd-bh71 7ii7 ! body1 bones1 or grave ( a dead man 7,num4 xix4 #aa1 #ac1 #af74 ,! latt] 0 deem$ a defilem5t call+ = special purification4 ,! p]son 0 unclean sev5 days4 ,= 8 cleans+ a "y r$ heif] 0 sla9 outside ! camp or t[n1 9 ! pres5ce ( "o ( ! prie/s4 ,"s ( ! blood ! prie/ 0 !n to spr9kle sev5 times 9 ! direction ( ! ,sanctu>y1 to burn ! entire c>case1 & ca/ into ! fire c$>-wood1 sc>let wool1 & hyssop4 ,! a%es 7 !n collect$1 & laid up 9 a clean place1 & a portion mix$ ) wat] 0 to be spr9kl$ on :atev] _h be5 defil$1 man1 or place1 or vessel4 ,?is c]emony 0 to be repeat$ twice1 on ! ?ird & on ! sev5? day4 ,on ! latt] day ! p]son defil$ wa%$ 8 clo!s1 ba!d1 & 0 clean at ev54 ,b /ill /rict] regulations 7 en=c$ :5 a prie/ or a ,naz>ite _h become defil$ 7,num4 xix4 #a-bb74 7iii7 ,unclean matt]s or conditions4 ,_m are enum]at$1 b we ne$ speak ( only "o1 ! disease ( ,,leprosy4 ,?is fe>ful malady1 indig5\s 9 ,egypt & ,asia ,m9or1 disfigur+ ! :ole p]son1 & mak+ x horrible to ! behold]1 0 call$ by ! ,jews ! ,/roke1 & ev5 by ! ,greeks ! fir/-born son ( ,dea?#ajd4 ,x made itself app>5t by a :ite swell+ on ! sk91 especially on ! face1 turn+ ! sk9 :ite 7,ex4 iv4 #f71 & ! hair :ite or yell[ 7,lev4 xiii4 #c1 #aj1 #cj71 & produc+ o!r disfigurem5ts4 ,! p]son affect$ ) x 0 in/antly to repair to ! prie/s 7,lev4 xiii4 #b1 #i71 ^: duty x 0 to make a m9ute exam9ation1 & pron\nce :e!r x 0 a case ( 8true leprosy40 ,if s1 ! suff]] 0 pron\nc$ utt]ly unclean1 & =?) assum$ ! awful badges ( 8 sad condition4 ,he r5t 8 clo!s1 b>$ 8 head1 put a cov]+ on 8 upp] lip 7,lev4 xiii4 #de71 z ?\gh he 0 m\rn+ = ! dead 7,ezek4 xxiv4 #ag1 #bb71 & :]ev] he w5t cri$ out1 ,unclean6 unclean6 ,an exile f 8 home1 8 family1 8 fri5ds 7,num4 v4 #b71 he 0 b\nd to reside )\t ! camp or city 9 a sep>ate h\se by himself1 or 9 ! society ( o!rs simil>ly afflict$ 7,lev4 xiii4 #df2 #b ,k+s xv4 #e2 #b ,k+s vii4 #c2 ,lk4 xvii4 #ab74 ,no ,israelite ev] pret5d$ to effect a cure ( ?is awful malady4 ,! prie/ c\ld pron\nce ^u ! symptoms1 %ut out ! suff]] f ! congregation1 b he _h no p[] to heal4 ,if1 h[ev]1 ! symptoms abat$1 & !re 7 any signs ( a cure1 ! suff]] aga9 w5t to ! prie/1 :o c>efully asc]ta9$ :e!r ?is 0 ! case4 ,if s1 a peculi> c]emony celebrat$ ! heal+4 ,x consi/$ ( two /ages1 7i7 ,two birds 7 tak51 "o kill$ by ! prie/ ov] runn+ wat]1 ! o!r dipp$1 toge!r ) c$>-wood1 sc>let wool1 & hyssop1 9 its blood1 & suff]$ to fly away into ! op5 air4 ,! prie/ !n spr9kl$ ! lep] ) ! blood sev5 times1 & pron\nc$ him clean4 7ii7 ,b be=e he c\ld return to ! society ( 8 fell[m51 he mu/ wa% 8 clo!s1 %ave (f all 8 hair1 ba!1 & !n pres5t himself at ! ,sanctu>y ) a he-lamb z a ,trespass-(f]+1 an ewe lamb z a ,s9-(f]+1 & a he-lamb z a ,burnt-(f]+ ) its usual meat-(f]+4 ,9 cases ( pov]ty two doves or pigeons might be pres5t$ 9 place ( ! two latt] (f]+s1 b ! he-lamb z a ,trespass-(f]+ 0 indisp5sable4 ,?is 0 fir/ sla91 & its blood sme>$ by ! prie/ on ! lep]'s "r e>1 ! ?umb ( 8 "r h&1 & ! great toe ( 8 "r foot4 ,consecrat$ oil 0 !n simil>ly appli$1 & p\r$ on 8 head1 & ! o!r sacrifices (f]$1 at ! conclusion ( :i* atonem5t 0 deem$ to h be5 made1 & ! ,lep] 0 clean 7,lev4 xiv4 #di-ec74 ,! regulations respect+ ?is fe>ful malady 7 no m]e sanit>y regulations1 = x 0 n cat*+ f "o p]son to ano!r 7comp4 #b ,k+s v4 #a2 viii4 #d71 & ! ord9ances respect+ x did n apply to ! /rang] & ! soj\rn]4 8,f ! :ole ho/ ( maladies & diseases :i* _h brok5 9 ^u man's body1 ,god select$ ?is1 ! sickness ( sicknesses1 t ,he might !reby te/ify aga9/ t out ( :i* x & all o!r sicknesses grew1 aga9/ ,,s91 z n f ,him1 & z griev\s 9 ,8 sight#aje40 ,x 0 ! outw>d & visible sign ( ! inn]mo/ spiritual corruption1 a meet emblem 9 its small beg9n+s1 its gradual spread1 its int]nal disfigurem5t1 its dissolution little by little ( ! :ole body1 ( t :i* corrupts1 degrades1 & defiles man's inn] nature1 & r5d]s him unmeet to ent] ! ,pres5ce ( a ,pure & ,holy ,god4 7iv7 ,among ! ,v[s kn[n be=e ! "t ( ,moses 7& :i*1 z a g5]al rule1 7 disc\rag$ by him1 comp4 ,deut4 xxiii4 #ba-bc7 0 t ( ! ,naz>ite4 ,! p]son mak+ ?is v[ 0 b\nd1 usually = a c]ta9 t]m1 to ab/a9 f w9e or /rong dr9k1 f grapes or any?+ made f ! v9e1 f cutt+ ! hair ( 8 head1 or approa*+ a corpse1 ev5 t ( 8 ne>e/ relative 7,num4 vi4 #b-g74 ,if he accid5tally t\*$ a corpse1 he 0 oblig$ on ! sev5? day to cut (f 8 hair1 & beg9 8 v[ afre% on ! next day1 aft] pres5t+ to ! prie/ two turtle-doves1 or two "y pigeons1 "o = a s91 & ! o!r = a burnt-(f]+1 & a lamb z a trespass-(f]+4 ,at ! expiration ( 8 v[1 he br\ght to ! ,tab]nacle a burnt-1 s9-1 & ?ank-(f]+ 7,lev4 vii4 #ab1 #ac7 ) a meat- & dr9k-(f]+ 7,num4 vi4 #ae71 _h ! left %\ld] ( ! ?ank-(f]+ wav$ ^u 8 h&s by ! prie/ 7,num4 vi4 #ai1 #bj71 & cutt+ (f 8 hair burnt x 9 ! fire on ! alt>4 ,( ,naz>ites = life ?ree are m5tion$ 9 ,scripture1 ,samson 7! only "o actually call$ a ,naz>ite1 ,judg4 xiii4 #e71 ,samuel 7#a ,sam4 i4 #aa71 ,john ! ,bapti/ 7,lk4 i4 #ae74 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,civil ,,& ,,moral ,,laws4 ,,exod4 ,,xxi4-,,xxiii4 ,,deut4 ,,xix4-,,xxiv4 ,,hi!rto we h be5 conc]n$ ) ^? portions ( ! ,mosaic ,law1 :i* in/ruct$ ! ,israelite 9 8 duty t[>ds ,god1 & ! mode 9 :i* ,he 0 to be wor%ipp$4 ,we w n[ turn to ! *ief ( ^? :i* in/ruct$ him 9 8 duty z 7i7 a memb] ( a family1 & 7ii7 ( a nation4 7i7 ,! ,,family ,,relations include 7#a7 ,! mutual duties ( ,p>5ts & ,*ildr51 7#b7 ( ,husb& & ,wife1 7#c7 ( ,ma/] & ,s]vant4 7#a7 ,! duties ( ,p>5ts & ,*ildr54 ,rev]5ce = p>5ts is enjo9$ 9 ! ,decalogue z ! fir/ duty next aft] ^? app]ta9+ to ,god ,himself4 ,hon\r ?y fa!r & "m is ! fir/ & ! only comm&m5t to :i* a promise ( long life & cont9uance 9 ! ,promis$ ,l& is def9itely atta*$ 7,ex4 xx4 #ab2 ,eph4 vi4 #b71 & to smite or revile fa!r or "m is made a capital (f5ce 7,ex4 xxi4 #ae1 #ag2 ,lev4 xix4 #c2 xx4 #i74 ,9 ! ,patri>*al times1 z we h already se5#ajf1 ! au?ority ( ! fa!r ov] 8 *ildr5 0 v great4 ,8 bless+ conf]r$ special b5efits1 8 curse special injury 7,g54 ix4 #be1 #bg2 xxvii4 #bg-dj2 xlviii4 #ae1 #bj2 xlix474 ,8 au?ority 0 ( great mom5t1 n only 9 ! m>riage ( sons 7,g54 xxiv4 #c71 b ( daught]s1 ?\gh 9 ! latt] case ! cons5t ( ! bro!rs1 or at lea/ ( ! eld] bro!r1 0 deem$ important 7,g54 xxiv4 #ej1 #ea2 xxxiv4 #aa74 ,b ! ,mosaic ,law did n inve/ ! fa!r ) ! same b\ndless p[] z ! ,greek or ,roman ,law#ajg4 ,he c\ld n inflict dea? irresponsibly4 ,! incorrigible son1 :om he c\ld n re/ra9 f flagrant crimes1 he might br+ be=e ! eld]s ( ! city1 :o1 hav+ obta9$ ! concurr5ce ( bo? p>5ts1 might s5t5ce him to be /on$ to dea?4 ,b 9 ! execution ( ! judgm5t ! :ole congregation 7 requir$ to take "p1 9 ord] to promote a m g5]al abhorr5ce ( ! s9 7,deut4 xxi4 #ah-ba74 ,! fa!r c\ld n dis9h]it 8 sons2 to ! fir/born he mu/ give two portions1 & equal %>es to ! re/2 b 9 case ( extreme indig5ce he might sell 8 *ildr51 especially 8 daught]s1 into s]vitude1 or surr5d] !m to cr$itors z a pl$ge 7,ex4 xxi4 #g74 7#b7 ,! ,relations ( ,husb& & ,wife4 ,! in/itution ( m>riage 0 jeal\sly gu>d$ by ! ,mosaic ,law4 ,adult]y rank$ next to murd]1 & ! puni%m5t = bo? p>ties 0 dea? by /on+ 7,lev4 xviii4 #bj2 xx4 #aj2 ,deut4 xxii4 #bb74 ,9 def]5ce to ! univ]sal cu/om ( ,ori5tal nations1 & ! example ( ! ,patri>*s1 polygamy 0 all[$1 ?\gh by no means enc\rag$1 & ?\gh frequ5tly practis$ by ! k+s ( ,israel1 0 r>e 9 private life 7#a ,sam4 i4 #b74 ,! "r ( divorce 0 conc$$ 7,deut4 xxiv4 #a-d7 on acc\nt ( ! h>dness ( ! he>ts ( ! p 7,matt4 xix4 #h71 b a woman once divorc$ & m>ry+ aga9 might n return to h] fir/ husb&1 ei!r on ! dea? (1 or :5 put away by1 ! second4 ,! ,mosaic ,law sanction$ a cu/om ( ! ,patri>*al age 7,g54 xxxviii4 #h71 :i* made x necess>y t if a man di$ *ildless1 8 wife %\ld be tak5 9 m>riage by 8 surviv+ bro!r1 & x 0 fur!r orda9$ t ! fir/born son by su* a m>riage %\ld succe$ 9 ! "n ( 8 bro!r1 t x be n put out 9 ,israel 7,deut4 xxv4 #e1 c474 ,! rig\r1 h[ev]1 ( ! old cu/om 0 relax$4 ,if ! bro!r _h *ildr5 ( 8 own alive1 he 0 exempt2 & if he decl>$ 9 op5 c\rt 8 unwill+ness to ent] into ! m>riage1 ! duty devolv$ on ! next relation ( ! deceas$ husb&4 7,see ,ru? iv4 #e-aa47 7#c7 ,! ,relation ( ,ma/] & ,s]vant4 ,slav]y exi/$ among/ ! ,israelites z among/ all o!r ,ea/]n nations4 ,slaves c\ld be acquir$ 9 f\r ways4 7#a7 ,!y might be tak5 9 w> 7,num4 xxxi4 #aa1 #ce2 ,deut4 xx4 #ad72 7#b7 !y might be pur*as$ ( p>5ts or =m] own]s or m]*ants 9 "t ( peace 7,g54 xvii4 #bc2 ,lev4 xxv4 #dd1 #de72 7#c7 !y might h sold !mselves 9 satisfaction = a debt 7,lev4 xxv4 #ci-dc2 #b ,k+s iv4 #a72 7#d7 !y might be ! *ildr5 ( slaves born 9 _! ma/]'s h\se4 ,b :ile slav]y 0 ?us recognis$ z an in/itution1 x 0 ! aim ( ! ,mosaic ,law to mitigate its evils z mu* z possible4 ,?us1 n only does x op5 ) a numb] ( precepts relat+ to slaves 7,ex4 xxi4 #b-f71 b x ev] pron\nc$ !m to be equal be=e ,god z reg>d$ _! spiritual relation1 & freely admitt$ !m to all religi\s privileges1 circumcision 7,g54 xvii4 #aj-ad2 ,ex4 xii4 #dd71 ! re/ ( ! ,sabba? 7,ex4 xx4 #aj71 ! fe/ivals 7,ex4 xii4 #dd71 & gave !m an int]e/ 9 all ! sacrifices (f]$ by ! family 7,deut4 xvi4 #aa1 #ad74 ,9 reg>d1 aga91 to civil rights1 ! ,hebrew slave 0 nev] look$ ^u z a m]e ?+ or *attel4 ,a ma/] c\ld n *a/ise a slave to dea? )\t be+ puni%$ 7,ex4 xxi4 #bj1 #ba71 & if he inflict$ bodily mutilation1 ! slave1 :e!r male or female1 might claim to be free 7,ex4 xxi4 #bf1 #bg74 ,9 ! sev5? ye> ( 8 s]vice ! ,hebrew slave might take up 8 fre$om1 leav+1 h[ev]1 8 wife giv5 him by 8 ma/] dur+ s]vice & h] *ildr5 7,ex4 xxi4 #c1 #d72 if he decl9$ to avail himself ( ?is privilege1 8 ma/] might take him be=e ! eld]s1 bore 8 e> ) an awl to ! door1 & !n he 0 8 s]vant = ev]1 i4e4 till ! ye> ( ,jubilee 7,ex4 xxi4 #e1 #f2 ,deut4 xv4 #af1 #ag74 ,moreov]1 z ! ,israelites :5 deliv]$ f ,egyptian bondage _h n gone =? empty1 s ! ,hebrew bondslave at 8 release 7:i* took effect 9 ! ,jubilee ye>1 ev5 ?\gh he _h n s]v$ 8 full "t7 0 to be furni%$ lib]ally out ( ! flock1 ! floor1 & ! w9epress 7,deut4 xv4 #ac1 #ad74 ,besides bondslaves we also f9d hir$ s]vants among ! ,hebrews4 ,!y 7 to be treat$ k9dly1 & _! wages duly paid 7,lev4 xix4 #ac2 ,deut4 xxiv4 #ad1 #ae74 ,/rang]s also )9 ! gates1 :e!r runaway slaves or exiles f _! own l&1 :o w\ld naturally be 9 extreme want1 7 to be treat$ ) great k9dness1 = ! ,israelite himself 0 a /rang] 9 ! l& ( ,egypt 7,ex4 xxii4 #ba2 xxiii4 #i74 ,toge!r ) ! poor g5]ally1 :e!r ,hebrews or hea!ns1 !y 7 to h ! free enjoym5t ( ! glean+ ( ! field & ! g>d5 7,lev4 xix4 #i1 #aj2 xxiii4 #bb2 ,deut4 xxiv4 #ai-ba71 ( ! spontane\s produce ( ! ,sabbatical ye> 7,lev4 xxv4 #e1 #f71 ( ! sacrificial & ti!-fea/s 7,deut4 xiv4 #bh1 #bi71 & _! %>e at joy\s family fe/ivals1 su* z m>riages1 circumcision1 ! wean+ ( *ildr54 7ii7 ,! ,laws affect+ ! ,israelite 9 8 civil capacity may be arrang$ 9 ?ree gr\ps1 accord+ z !y reg>d$ ! sanctity ( 7#a7 ,life1 7#b7 ,"*1 & 7#c7 ,prop]ty4 7#a7 ,life4 ,! ,laws protect+ ! life & p]son include ^? aga9/ 7a7 prem$itat$ murd]1 & 7b7 un9t5tional manslaught]4 7a7 ,prem$itat$ murd]4 ,! wilful %$d] ( man's blood met ) no compassion f ! ,mosaic ,code4 ,! orig9al law at ,s9ai 7,ex4 xxi4 #ab-ad7 & ! subsequ5t repetition ( x 7,deut4 xix4 #aa-ac7 made dea? ! inevitable p5alty ( murd]1 ev5 z x _h be5 9 ! days ( ,noah 7,g54 ix4 #f74 ,! murd]] 0 reg>d$ z accurs$2 = him ! horns ( ! alt> 7 to be no refuge2 he 0 to be dragg$ f !m by =ce to suff] 8 doom1 nor c\ld rank or weal? exempt him f x1 = x 0 expressly provid$ t on no pretext :atev] %\ld any ransom be tak5 7,num4 xxxv4 #ca1 #cb74 ,nor 0 8 p]son only reg>d$ z accurs$1 b s long z he rema9$ undiscov]$1 ev5 ! l& 0 look$ ^u z pollut$4 ,if no ef=ts c\ld detect ! murd]]1 ! eld]s ( ! ne>e/ t[n 7 to take a heif]1 & br+ x d[n to a r\gh valley1 nei!r e>$ nor s[n1 & !re /rike (f its head4 ,!y 7 !n to wa% _! h&s ov] x1 & 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,levites pron\nce ! foll[+ words2 ,our h&s h n %$ ?is blood1 nei!r h our eyes se5 x4 ,be m]ciful1 ,o ,"l1 unto ,?y p1 :om ,?\ ha/ r$eem$1 & lay n innoc5t blood to ,?y p ( ,israel's *>ge4 ,?us atonem5t 0 to be made 7,deut4 xxi4 #a-i74 7b7 ,un9t5tional homicide4 ,prior to ! ,mosaic age1 ! duty ( av5g+ blood devolv$ ^u ! next ( k91 :o 0 call$ ! ,goel or ,av5g]1 & toge!r ) 8 (fice inh]it$ ! prop]ty ( ! deceas$4 ,sometimes a :ole family took ^u !m ?is duty 7#b ,sam4 xiv4 #g74 ,among/ ! o!r nations1 z ! ,arab tribes ( ! pres5t day1 8any blood%$ :atev]1 :e!r wilful or accid5tal1 laid ! homicide op5 to ! dute\s rev5ge ( ! relatives & family ( ! sla9 p]son1 :o aga9 9 _! turn 7 !n simil>ly wat*$ & hunt$ by ! opposite p>ty1 until a family w> ( ext]m9ation _h legally settl$ itself f g5]ation to g5]ation1 )\t ! lea/ prospect ( a peaceful t]m9ation40 ,x 0 ! aim ( ! ,mosaic ,law1 )\t aboli%+ ?is long e/abli%$ cu/om1 to mitigate its evils z f> z possible4 ,accord+ly x 0 direct$ t1 on ! arrival ( ! p 9 ! ,promis$ ,l&1 six ,cities ( ,refuge %\ld be set ap>t1 to :i* ! homicide might fly1 if n ov]tak5 by ! ,av5g]4 ,( ^!1 ?ree 7 to be on ei!r side ( ! ,jordan1 almo/ equally remote f ea* o!r1 & ! roads lead+ to !m 7 to be kept 9 a /ate ( p]fect repair 7,ex4 xxi4 #ac2 ,num4 xxxv4 #aa2 ,deut4 xix4 #c74 ,!y 7 to be *os5 out ( ! prie/ly & ,levitical cities1 z likely to be inhabit$ by ! mo/ intellig5t portion ( ! community4 ,on rea*+ "o ( !m1 ! case ( ! homicide 0 to be exam9$ by ! eld]s2 if !y pron\nc$ him guilty he 0 to be deliv]$ up to ! ,av5g]2 if innoc5t1 an abode 0 to be provid$ him 9 ! city1 :]e he 0 to rema9 till ! dea? ( ! high-prie/1 b if f\nd at any "t by ! ,av5g] beyond ! limit ( protection1 #bjjj cubits1 he 0 liable to be put to dea?4 ,on ! demise ( ! high-prie/ he might return to ! city ( 8 possession 7,num4 xxxv4 #be1 #bh7ajh4 7#b7 ,! sacr$ness ( a man's "* 0 en=c$ by ! comm&m5t 9 ! ,decalogue =bidd+ false witness1 & by laws prohibit+ calumny1 hatr$1 p>tiality 9 judgm5t = ri* or poor 7,ex4 xxiii4 #a-c2 ,lev4 xix4 #af-ah74 ,no exact p5alty 0 en=c$1 b x 0 enjo9$ t 9 case ( false witness ! p>ties %\ld be br\ght be=e ! prie/s & judges1 & if aft] dilig5t inquisition ! *>ge 0 e/abli%$1 !n %\ld be done unto ! sl&]] z he _h ?\ght to h done unto 8 bro!r1 t s ! evil might be put away 7,deut4 xix4 #ai-ba74 7#c7 ,prop]ty 0 c>efully gu>d$ 9 ! ,mosaic ,law1 :i* =bade n only /eal+1 ! act1 b covet+1 ! int5tion4 7a7 ,direct !ft 0 puni%$ by re/itution4 ,if ! /ol5 goods 7 f\nd 9 ! h&s ( ! ?ief1 he 0 to re/ore tw(old2 if be=e 8 detection he _h appli$ !m to 8 own use1 he 0 to re/ore five ox5 = an ox1 f\r %eep = a %eep 7,comp4 #b ,sam4 xii4 #f72 b a /ill heavi] f9e 0 exact$ if he _h n only sold1 b kill$ & injur$4 ,if unable to pay ! f9e1 he 0 to be sold into slav]y to a ,hebrew ma/]1 & s]ve him till he c\ld pay 7,ex4 xxii4 #a-d74 ,a night-?ief might be resi/$ ev5 to dea? 7,ex4 xxii4 #b74 ,man-/eal+ or kidnapp+ 0 a capital (f5ce 7,ex4 xxi4 #af74 ,! crime ( remov+ a neighb\r's l&m>k 0 sev]ely reprobat$ 7,deut4 xix4 #ad2 xxvii4 #ag74 7b7 ,indirect injury ?r\gh c>elessness or o!r causes4 ,?is includ$ injury done to prop]ty entru/$ to ano!r = safe keep+4 ,if x 0 /ol5 & ! ?ief detect$1 he 0 to repay d\ble2 if he c\ld n be f\nd1 ! tru/ee1 on be+ decl>$ guilty ( neglig5ce by ! judges1 0 to re/ore tw(old4 ,comp5sation 0 also exact$1 :]e prop]ty 0 injur$ ?r\gh a pit be+ left op51 ?r\gh cattle /ray+ among/ o!r cattle or trespass+ on ano!r's l&1 or ?r\gh fire spread+ to /&+ corn 7,ex4 xxi4 #cc-cf2 xxii4 #e1 #f74 ,/ray+ or suff]+ bea/s1 ev5 if ! prop]ty ( an enemy1 7 to be br\ght back or reliev$ 7,ex4 xxiii4 #d1 #e74 ,l&4 ,all l& 0 to be reg>d$ z belong+ to ,god1 & ! hold]s z ,8 t5ants4 ,at ! conque/ ( ,pale/9e ea* tribe 0 to h its allotm5t1 & ea* family its portion1 & ^! 7 to rema9 = ev] inali5able 7,num4 xxvii4 #a-aa2 xxxvi42 comp4 #a ,k+s xxi4 #c2 #b ,k+s ix4 #be1 #bf74 ,all sold l&1 !re=e1 0 to return to its orig9al own]s at ! ,jubilee1 b might be r$eem$ by ! own] or 8 repres5tative at any p]iod be=e !n 7,lev4 xxv4 #ac-af1 #bc-bh74 ,laws ( debt4 ,an ,israelite :o _h fall5 into debt f any cause1 might 7i7 sell himself z a slave to "o ( 8 own nation1 ) ! "r ( resum+ 8 fre$om aft] six ye>s1 & at ! ,jubilee recov]+ 8 inh]itance1 7ii7 claim a timely loan 7,deut4 xv4 #a-aa71 b no usury might be tak5 f an ,israelite 7,ex4 xxii4 #be-bg2 ,deut4 xxiii4 #ai1 #bj74 ,?us pl$ges w\ld become frequ5t1 b !y might n be cruelly or ru9\sly exact$4 ,! h&mill1 a necessity 9 e family1 might n be pl$g$ 7,deut4 xxiv4 #f72 ! cloak mu/ be re/or$ be=e nightfall :5 x became ess5tial 7,ex4 xxii4 #bf1 #bg2 ,deut4 xxiv4 #ab1 #ac72 ! l5d] 0 n to g into ! h\se ( 8 debtor to claim 8 pl$ge1 or seize any article he *ose2 he 0 to /& abroad1 & ! pl$ge 0 to be br\ght out to him 7,deut4 xxiv4 #aj1 #aa74 ,,book ,v4 ,,f ,,! ,,dep>ture ,,f ,,s9ai ,,to ,,! ,,dea? ,,( ,,moses4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,kade%-,,b>nea ,,& ,,! ,,mission ,,( ,,! ,,spies4 ,,numb4 ,x4-,,xiv4 ,b4,c4 #adij4 ,,! p]iod ( ! encampm5t ( ! ,israelites at ,s9ai _h n[ occupi$ upw>ds ( a ye>4 ,! ,cov5ant _h be5 conclud$1 ! ,law _h be5 giv51 ! ,tab]nacle _h be5 erect$1 ! prie/s _h be5 consecrat$1 & ,jehovah dwelt 9 ! mid/ ( ,8 *os5 p4 ,x 0 n[ "t to ?9k ( m>*+ onw>ds t[>ds ,canaan4 ,z1 h[ev]1 ! occupation ( t c\ntry mu/ ( necessity be prec$$ by its conque/1 an organization ( ! ,israeliti% =ces 0 ! fir/ duty4 ,accord+ly1 a c5sus 0 tak5 ( all :o 7 fit = w>1 or ab\t tw5ty ye>s old1 & ! result gave a total ( #fjc1eej fight+ m5 7,num4 i4 #df71 to :om if we add ! ,levites1 ! wom51 & ! *ildr51 we may conclude t ! ho/ numb]$ altoge!r betwe5 two & ?ree millions4 ,! fir/ anniv]s>y ( ! ,passov] 0 !n duly celebrat$1 & on ! tw5tie? day ( ! second mon? 9 ! second ye>1 ! ,pill> ( ,cl\d mov$ f (f ! ,tab]nacle1 & ?is signal = dep>ture hav+ be5 giv51 ! ord] ( ! m>* 0 m>%all$4 ,fir/1 borne by ! ,koha?ites1 w5t ! ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant1 ! lid ( :i* 0 ! ?rone ( ,jehovah1 & 0 ov]spread by ! ,cl\dy ,pill> 7,num4 x4 #cc74 ,!n foll[$ ! tribe ( ,judah1 ! mo/ num]\s & ! /ronge/ ( all ! tribes1 support$ by ,issa*> & ,zebulun1 "u ! /&>d ( a 8,lion10 ! ensign ( ,judah4 ,!n foll[$ ! sons ( ,g]%on & ,m]>i1 be>+ ! ext]nal portions ( ! ,tab]nacle1 ! cov]+s & hang+s1 ! bo>ds1 ! pill>s1 & ! sockets4 ,!y 7 succe$$ by ! tribe ( ,reub51 flank$ by ,gad & ,simeon1 m>*+ "u ! common /&>d ( ,reub51 a 8,man's ,head40 ,next came ! re/ ( ! ,koha?ites1 be>+ ! sacr$ vessels ( ! ,sanctu>y4 ,!n ! tribe ( ,ephraim1 flank$ by ,b5jam9 & ,manasseh1 "u ! /&>d ( ,ephraim1 ! figure ( an 8,ox20 & ! long procession clos$ ) ! tribe ( ,dan1 betwe5 ,naphtali & ,a%]1 ) ! /&>d ( ,dan1 an 8,eagle ) a ,s]p5t 9 its talons40 ,^! arrangem5ts hav+ be5 made1 ! ,silv] ,trumpets s\nd$1 ! sil5ce ( ! des]t 0 brok5 by ! %\t1 ,rise up1 ,"l1 & let ,?9e enemies be scatt]$1 & let !m t hate ,!e flee be=e ,!e 7,num4 x4 #ce2 comp4 ,ps4 lxviii4 #a1 #b71 & ! m>* began4 ,at ?is "t !re 0 pres5t 9 ! camp ,,hobab1 by "s suppos$ to h be5 ! fa!r-9-law1 by o!rs ! bro!r-9-law ( ,moses4 ,! ,israeliti% lead] knew h[ invaluable w\ld be ! exp]i5ce ( "o s well acqua9t$ ) e track & pass 9 ! t]rible wild]ness !y 7 n[ ab\t to trav]se1 & he e>ne/ly entreat$ him to cont9ue ) !m1 & %>e ! goodness :i* ! ,"l w\ld %[ to ,israel 7,num4 x4 #bi74 ,!re seems little d\bt t ,hobab cons5t$ to accompany ! p1 & to be to !m in/ead ( eyes amid/ ! dang]s ( ! inhospitable des]t#aji4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ?ree days ! ho/ ent]$ on ! s&y pla9 :i* p>ts ! m\nta9-mass ( ,s9ai f ! table-l& ( ! ,th#aaj4 ,hav+ = m ?an a ye> enjoy$ ! pleasant encampm5t be=e ! ,m\nt ( ,god1 !y no soon] ent]$ on ?is arid tract1 ?an !y gave v5t to _! feel+s ( discont5t4 ,dur+ ! j\rney f ! ,r$ ,sea to ,s9ai ,god _h borne ) simil> manife/ations ( _! weakness4 ,b n[ t !y _h be5 br\ght into ne>] & m visible relations ) ,him1 hav+ ! ,sanctu>y 9 _! mid/1 ! ,ark prec$+ !m1 & ! ,manna dropp+ ^u !m f day to day1 _! murmur+s c\ld n be ?us pass$ ov]1 b br\ght d[n in/ant rebuke & puni%m5t4 ,on ?is occasion ! ,div9e displeasure 0 m>k$ by ! outbreak ( a fire on ! extreme outskirts ( ! encampm5t1 :i* inflict$ consid]able damage1 & 0 only remov$ by ! int]cession ( ,moses1 :o call$ ! spot ,,tab]ah1 or ! burn+ 7,num4 xi4 #a-c74 ,b ?is judgm5t _h sc>cely be5 remov$ :5 ! same _s ( discont5t broke out afre%4 ,! mix$ multitude1 :i* _h accompani$ !m f ,egypt1 & soon aft]w>ds ! ,israelites !mselves1 began to compla9 ( ! ,manna1 ?is light food1 z !y call$ x1 & lam5t$ ! loss ( ! fi%1 ! cucumb]s1 ! melons1 ! leeks1 & o!r vegetables1 !y _h enjoy$ 9 ! f]tile valley ( ! ,nile4 ,s l\d & g5]al 7 _! compla9+s1 t ,moses despair$ ( accompli%+ ! purport ( 8 mission1 & p\r$ out 8 s\l 9 pray] to ,god1 begg+ = "s relief f ! burd5 ( daily anxiety :i* weigh$ him d[n4 ,9 m]cy t[>ds ,8 despair+ s]vant1 ! ,"l bade him select sev5ty eld]s1 & br+ !m to ! door ( ! ,tab]nacle1 & promis$ to take ( ! _s t 0 ^u him & be/[ a portion on !m1 t !y might %>e ) him ! weight ( responsibility4 ,he also promis$ t on ! morr[ fle%1 su* z ! p _h p9$ aft]1 %\ld be giv5 !m1 & t n = "o day only b = a :ole mon?1 until x became ev5 m loa?some to !m ?an ! cele/ial food !y _h s lately despis$4 ,9 ob$i5ce to ?is comm&1 ! sev5ty eld]s 7 br\ght be=e ! ,tab]nacle1 & ! ,"l be/[$ ^u !m a portion ( ! _s t 0 ^u ! ,israeliti% lead]1 & !y prophesi$1 & did n cease4 ,two ( _! numb]1 ,,eldad & ,,m$ad1 ?\gh select$ = ?is high (fice1 ei!r f accid5t or "s o!r cause1 did n accompany ! re/ to ! appo9t$ place1 & ?\gh !y rema9$ 9 ! camp1 & at a di/ance f ! ,cl\dy ,pill>1 became inspir$ ) ! same _s4 ,?is /rik+ incid5t 0 ann\nc$ to ,moses by ,jo%ua1 :o1 jeal\s = 8 ma/]'s hon\r1 ?\ght t su* prophesy+ ought to be prohibit$4 ,b ,moses ?\ght o!rwise4 ,envie/ ?\ = my sake8 he repli$2 w\ld ,god t all ! ,"l's p 7 prophets1 & t ! ,"l w\ld put ,8 ,_s ^u !m 7,num4 xi4 #bd-cj4 ,comp4 ,mk4 ix4 #ch2 ,lk4 ix4 #di74 ,%ortly aft]w>ds ! second promise ( ! ,"l 0 also fulfill$4 ,a /rong w9d br\ght up a prodigi\s numb] ( quails f ! sea 9 ! proximity ( ! ,gulf ( ,akaba1 :i* cov]$ ! gr\nd to ! ext5t ( a day's j\rney on ei!r side ( ! camp4 ,= two days & a night ! p 7 busily occupi$ 9 collect+1 & spread+ ! birds abroad1 probably = ! purpose ( dry+ !m4 ,s !y did eat & 7 fill$2 = ,god gave !m ( _! own desire1 !y 7 n e/rang$ f _! lu/ 7,ps4 lxxviii4 #bi1 #cj74 ,b :ile ! meat 0 /ill betwe5 _! tee?1 ,8 wra? fell ^u !m1 & ,he smote !m ) a sev]e plague1 & slew ! mightie/ ( !m1 ev5 ! *os5 ones ( ,israel 7,ps4 lxxviii4 #ca71 & ! spot :]e !y 7 buri$ 0 nam$ ,,kibro? ,,hattaavah1 ! graves ( lu/4 ,f ?is ill-om5$ encampm5t ! ho/ proce$$ 9 a nor?-ea/]ly direction to ,haz]o?1 :i* is ?\ght to h be5 ! mod]n ,a9-el-,hud]ah1 & to h consi/$ ( ! un5clos$ semi-p]man5t villages1 9 :i* ! ,b$\9s are f\nd to congregate#aaa4 ,"h a /ill sev]] trial await$ ,moses4 ,!re arriv$ 9 ! camp a ,cu%ite or ,e?iopian woman 7,num4 xii4 #a7 :om he _h m>ri$1 & :o is id5tifi$ by "s ) ,zipporah1 :ile o!rs believe h] to h be5 an ,egyptian :om he _h esp\s$ previ\s to 8 flight f t c\ntry4 ,hi!rto ! position ( ,miriam _h be5 "o ( great influ5ce 9 ! camp1 & second only to t ( ,moses & ,a>on 7,comp4 ,micah vi4 #d74 ,to h] ! arrival ( ! /rang] 0 mo/ unwelcome1 & %e fe>$ %e w\ld n[ be depos$ f h] high position z a 8"m 9 ,israel40 ,hav+1 !re=e1 induc$ ,a>on to %>e h] views1 %e op5ly turn$ aga9/ ,moses & ma9ta9$ t he 0 n ! sole expositor ( ,jehovah's w1 t %e & ,a>on 7 ( equal au?ority ) him 7,num4 xii4 #a-d74 ,) 8 wont$ self-control ,moses 0 cont5t to endure ^! reproa*es 9 sil5ce4 ,b ! ,"l int]pos$ to def5d ! hon\r ( ,8 s]vant4 ,! ,pill> ( ,cl\d sudd5ly appe>$ be=e ! ,tab]nacle1 & ?i!r ,a>on & ,miriam 7 summon$ toge!r ) ,moses himself4 ,!re 9 words ( /]n rebuke ! ,"l d5\nc$ _! h>d spee*es aga9/ ,8 *os5 s]vant4 ,v diff]5t 0 8 position f t ( an ord9>y prophet1 to :om ! ,div9e w might be made kn[n by vision or dream4 ,my s]vant ,moses1 said ,jehovah1 is fai?ful 9 all my h\se4 ,) him w ,i speak m\? to m\?1 ev5 app>5tly & n 9 d>k spee*es1 & ! similitude ( ! ,"l %all he behold2 :]e=e1 !n1 7 ye n afraid to speak aga9/ my s]vant ,moses8 ,) ?is v9dication ( ! true position ( ! ,hebrew lead] ! ,cl\d remov$1 & ,a>on look$ on ,miriam1 & behold6 %e _h become lepr\s1 z :ite z sn[4 ,!reupon ,moses int]c$$ = h]1 & ! ,"l promis$ t ! judgm5t %\ld n be p]man5t1 b z unclean %e mu/ rema9 )\t ! camp = sev5 days1 dur+ :i* p]iod ! ho/ rema9$ at ,haz]o? 7,num4 xii4 #d-af74 ,! days ( h] purification be+ end$1 ! ,israelites resum$ _! m>*1 & /rik+ nor?w>ds across ! plateau ( ! ,th1 probably aft] sev]al int]m$iate encampm5ts1 rea*$ ,,kade% or ,,kade%-,,b>nea 7,num4 xxxiii4 #cf74 ,?is spot1 :e!r id5tifi$ ) ! spr+ ( ,a9-,kdes1 or ) ,a9-e%-,%ehabeh s\? ( ,jebel-el-,mkhrah1 or ) ,a9-el-,weibeh 9 ! ,arabah#aab1 0 at ! v gates ( ! ,promis$ ,l&4 ,x requir$ b a /r5u\s & p]sev]+ ef=t to rea* ! f9al goal ( _! long j\rney4 ,?is ef=t ,moses exhort$ !m to make 7,deut4 i4 #bj1 #ba71 bidd+ !m n be afraid1 b g up boldly & possess ! l&1 :i* ! ,"l ,god ( _! fa!rs _h giv5 !m4 ,on ?is ! p propos$ 7,deut4 i4 #bb7 t spies %\ld fir/ be s5t to asc]ta9 ! be/ r\te1 & :at cities ought fir/ to be attack$4 ,moses cons5t$ to ?is proposal1 & ) ! ,div9e concurr5ce select$ twelve pr9ces1 "o f ea* tribe1 :om he exhort$ to make a ?or\gh se>* ?r\gh\t ! l5g? & bread? ( ! l&1 & asc]ta9 its "*1 its products1 & its inhabitants 7,deut4 i4 #bc2 ,num4 xiii4 #a-bj74 ,"o ( ! select twelve 0 ,,ho%ea1 ! valiant att5dant ( ,moses1 ^: "n 0 n[ *ang$ to ,,jeho%ua or ,,jo%ua 7,god ! ,savi\r71 a title :i* well became ! future lead] ( ! ,israeliti% ho/s4 ,x 0 n[ ! "t ( ! fir/ ripe grapes 7,num4 xiii4 #bj71 or ! mon? ( ,septemb]#aac4 ,sett+ out f ! wild]ness ( ,p>an1 ! spies trav]s$ ! l& z f> nor? z ,rehob on ! way to ,hama?1 9 ! valley ( ! ,orontes1 :i* divides ! ranges ( ,lebanon & ,anti-,lebanon4 ,!n !y asc5d$ by ! s\?#aad1 & came to ,hebron1 :]e dwelt ,ahiman1 ,%e%ai1 & ,talmai1 ! gigantic sons ( ,anak4 ,9 a valley op5+ on ?is city1 celebrat$ ev5 n[ = its v9ey>ds1 !y pluck$ pomegranates1 & figs1 & a bun* ) "o clu/] ( grapes ( su* enorm\s size t x requir$ to be c>ri$ on a /aff betwe5 two m51 :5ce ! valley 0 nam$ ,,e%col1 or ! ,valley ( ! ,clu/]4 ,) ^! pro(s ( ! f]tility ( ! l&1 aft] an abs5ce ( =ty days1 ! spies return$ & pres5t$ !mselves 9 ! camp at ,kade% be=e ! ho/ assembl$ to he> _! report4 ,! productiv5ess ( ! promis$ l&1 !y said1 0 suffici5tly atte/$ by ! fruits !y _h br\ght back4 ,x 01 inde$1 a good l&1 & fl[$ ) milk & honey4 ,b ! p1 x c\ld n be d5i$1 7 /rong1 & ( great /ature1 & among !m 7 ! sons ( ,anak1 be=e :om !y !mselves appe>$ z gras%opp]s 7,num4 xiii4 #cc74 ,!y 7 proce$+ to enum]ate ! *ief tribes :om !y _h enc\nt]$1 :5 ,caleb1 ! ,k5ezite1 ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 "o ( _! numb]1 anxi\s to dispel ! feel+s ( despond5cy ) :i* _! report 0 receiv$1 broke 9 ) ! advice t ! p %\ld make an imm$iate attack1 & promis$ !m spe$y & c]ta9 success4 ,b1 save ! valiant ,jo%ua1 he f\nd no o!r to support 8 brave c\nsels2 ! re/ ( ! spies dwelt only on ! dang]s ( ! exp$ition1 & _! despond5cy f\nd b too fai?ful an e*o 9 ! he>ts ( ! p1 :o bur/ =? into lam5tation1 op5ly murmur$ aga9/ ,moses & ,a>on = hav+ br\ght !m ?i!r1 & ev5 propos$ to appo9t a capta9 to lead !m back into ,egypt4 ,9 va9 ,jo%ua & ,caleb tri$ to calm ! tumult1 & to *eck ! mut9y4 ,! ho/ w\ld li/5 to no?+1 & ev5 ?reat5$ to /one !m to dea?4 ,b at ?is mom5t ! ,glory ( ,jehovah appe>$ be=e ! ,tab]nacle 9 ! sight ( ! :ole p4 ,t]rible ?\gh mo/ j 0 ,8 wra? at ?is signal pro( ( fai?lessness1 9 spite ( all ! signs & wond]s ,he _h wr\ght 9 _! mid/4 ,he ?reat5$ to de/roy !m utt]ly ) pe/il5ce1 & make ( ,moses a nation great] & mighti] ?an !y4 ,b1 z be=e on ,s9ai1 s n[ t unselfi% lead] /ood h]oically 9 ! gap4 ,he plead$ e>ne/ly ) ! ju/ly (f5d$ ,jehovah2 he repres5t$ ! joy ! rejection ( ! p w\ld cause to ! ,egyptians & ! nations ( ,canaan1 :o _h all he>d ( ! mighty ,h& & ! /ret*$ out ,arm1 :i* _h guid$ !m ?r\gh ! wild]ness4 ,f9ally1 he appeal$ to ! ,,"n :i* ! ,"l ,himself _h proclaim$ on ! top ( ,s9ai#aae1 ! ,"l ,god1 m]ciful & graci\s1 longsuff]+1 & abundant 9 goodness & tru?1 & implor$ ! =giv5ess ( ! p 7,num4 xiv4 #aa-ai74 ,8 pray] 0 he>d4 ,! ,almighty assur$ him t ! nation1 z a nation1 %\ld be pres]v$1 _! "n %\ld n be utt]ly blott$ out4 ,b1 save ,jo%ua & ,caleb1 n "o ( t g5]ation1 :i* 9 spite ( ! wond]s !y _h se5 9 ,egypt & 9 ! wild]ness _h refus$ to tru/ 9 ,god1 %\ld ent] into ! promis$ ,l&4 ,= !m1 all hope ( entry 0 cut (f2 e "o1 f tw5ty ye>s old & upw>ds1 %\ld die2 _! c>cases %\ld lie blea*+ 9 ! wild]ness 7#a ,cor4 x4 #e71 :ile _! *ildr51 :om !y _h deem$ a c]ta9 prey to ! ,canaanites1 %\ld atone = _! fai?lessness by w&]+ =ty ye>s1 a ye> = ea* day ! spies _h be5 engag$ 9 se>*+ out ! l& 7,num4 xiv4 #cc1 #cd74 ,z an e>ne/ ( ?is judgm5t1 ! t5 spies1 :o by _! fai?less despond5cy _h be5 ! prim>y cause ( ! mut9y1 7 /ruck ) in/ant dea?1 & ! comm& 0 giv5 to ! re/ ( ! ho/ to return into ! wild]ness by ! way ( ! ,r$ ,sea4 ,?is ann\ncem5t 0 receiv$ by ! p ) univ]sal lam5tation1 & on ! morr[ !y rose up1 & 9 spite ( ! e>ne/ exhortations ( ,moses 7,deut4 i4 #db1 #dc71 & ! om9\s circum/ance t ! ,cl\d _h n remov$ f ! ,tab]nacle1 made a wild ru% up ! /eep & difficult pass1 probably es-,sufah1 lead+ into ! upl&s ( ,s\!rn ,pale/9e1 :]e !y enc\nt]$ ! ,amorites 7,deut4 i4 #dd71 ! highl&]s ( ! m\nta9s1 & _! old enemies ! ,amalekites 7,num4 xiv4 #de71 by :om !y 7 driv5 back1 r\t$ & discomfit$ z f> z ,hormah 7,num4 xiv4 #bj-de74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,! ,,w&]+s4 ,,dea? ,,( ,,miriam ,,& ,,a>on4 ,,numb4 ,,xv4-,,xxi4 ,b4,c4 #adij-adea4 ,,aft] ?is signal defeat x 0 cle> t ! s5t5ce pron\nc$ ^u ! exi/+ g5]ation 0 irrevocable1 & ! ho/ rema9$ = a consid]able "t at ,kade% 7,deut4 i4 #df74 ,dur+ ?is p]iod a =midable conspiracy broke out aga9/ ! au?ority ( ,moses & ,a>on4 ,9 _! natural /ate ( mortification at rec5t ev5ts1 ! p 7 n[ m ?an ev] likely to l5d a ready e> to ^? :o :isp]$ t "u ! auspices ( any o!r ?an _! pres5t lead]s1 !y might escape f _! humiliat+ doom1 & rea* ! goal ( _! hopes4 ,su* fatal advis]s soon appe>$ 9 ! p]sons ( ,,korah1 a ,koha?ite1 ( ! tribe ( ,levi1 & ,,da?an1 ,,abiram1 & ,,on1 ( ! tribe ( ,reub54 ,! =m]1 jeal\s probably ( ! sac]dotal pre-em95ce ( ! l9e ( ,amram1 & ! latt] lo? to see _! tribe depriv$ ( _! ance/or's "r ( primog5iture1 conspir$1 x is ?\ght1 8to place ,korah at ! head ( a prie/hood *os5 by popul> election1 & possibly to re/ore ! tribe ( ,reub5 to ! rights ( ! fir/born1 ( :i* x _h be5 depriv$#aaf40 ,successful 9 ga9+ ov] to _! views #bej pr9ces ( ! p1 !y rose up aga9/ ,moses & ,a>on1 & publicly *>g$ !m ) tak+ too mu* ^u !mselves1 & usurp+ functions :i* ought to h be5 %>$ by ! congregation at l>ge1 :o 7 all1 e "o ( !m1 holy unto ! ,"l4 ,on he>+ ^! *>ges ,moses resolv$ to ref] ! matt] to ! ,div9e decision1 & bade ,korah & 8 company assemble on ! morr[ ) light$ c5s]s be=e ! ,tab]nacle4 ,a simil> summons 0 address$ to ! ,reub5ite lead]s1 b !y flatly refus$ to att5d at ! place ( meet+1 & *>g$ ,moses ) hav+ disappo9t$ ! hopes ( ! p1 & be+ anxi\s only to make himself a pr9ce ov] !m4 ,curiosity1 h[ev]1 induc$ !m to /& at ! doors ( _! t5ts 9 full view ( ! ,tab]nacle1 :]e ,korah & 8 associates /ood ) light$ c5s]s await+ ! ,div9e decision 7,num4 xvi4 #a-af74 ,be=e long ! ,glory ( ! ,"l appe>$1 & ,moses 0 in/ruct$ to comm& t a cle> space %\ld be kept r\nd ! t5ts ( ,korah1 ,da?an1 & ,abiram1 & t ! p %\ld be c>eful to t\* no?+ belong+ to !m1 le/ !y %\ld be consum$ 9 _! s94 ,!n ! s]vant ( ,jehovah (f]$ to submit 8 claims to an awful & infallible te/4 ,if ! r+lead]s 9 ?is rebellion di$ ! common dea? ( all m51 or 7 visit$ aft] ! visitation ( all m51 !n ! ,"l _h n s5t him2 b if a new & t]rible fate befell !m1 & ! e>? op5$ h] m\?1 & swall[$ !m up1 !n x w\ld be kn[n t !y _h provok$ ! ,"l4 ,8 words _h h>dly be5 utt]$1 :5 ?is awful cata/rophe took place4 ,! e>? clave asund]1 & swall[$ up ,korah1 ,da?an1 & ,abiram1 ) ev]y?+ belong+ to !m1 & at ! same "t a fire bur/ =? & consum$ ! #bej m51 :o _h presum$ to (f] inc5se at ! ,sanctu>y4 ,?us ?is great conspiracy 0 signally puni%$1 & z a memorial ( ! occurr5ce1 ,eleaz> ! son ( ,a>on 0 direct$ to take ! braz5 c5s]s ( ! (f5d]s1 & !re) to make plates = ! alt> ( burnt-sacrifice4 ,9 spite1 h[ev]1 ( ?is t]rible pro( ( ! ,div9e displeasure1 ! v next day saw ! p aga9 murmur+ aga9/ ,moses & ,a>on1 compla9+ t !y _h sla9 ! p ( ,jehovah1 & ?reat5+ to break out into a fre% & g5]al mut9y4 ,!reupon ! ,glory ( ,jehovah once m ov]%ad[$ ! ,tab]nacle1 & a plague broke out among/ ! ho/4 ,b at ! exhortation ( ,moses1 ,a>on took a light$ c5s] f (f ! alt>1 & /&+ betwe5 ! liv+ & ! dead1 made an atonem5t = ! p1 b n be=e #ad1gjj m5 _h by _! dea?s paid ! p5alty = _! murmur+ & insubord9ation4 ,?us ! div9ely-orda9$ prie/hood ( ,a>on av]t$1 :ile t assum$ by ,korah only br\ght de/ruction ^u ! ho/4 ,b 9 ord] t ! ,a>onic prie/hood might be /ill fur!r atte/$1 & t = all future g5]ations1 ano!r sign 0 v\*saf$4 ,moses 0 direct$ to receive f ! ,pr9ce ( ea* tribe an almond rod ) ! "n ( ! tribe inscrib$ !reon1 & to lay ^! rods be=e ! ,ark 9 ! ,holy ( ,holies1 t on ! morr[ x might be prov$ inconte/ably :i* tribe _h be5 select$ to p]=m ! prie/ly functions4 ,moses obey$1 & on ! morr[1 :5 ! rods 7 remov$1 behold6 t ( ,levi1 on :i* ! "n ( ,a>on _h be5 inscrib$1 in/ead ( be+ dry l ! re/1 _h br\ght =? buds1 & bloom$ blossoms1 & yield$ almonds4 ,?us to ! confusion ( all o!r pret5d]s1 ! claims ( ?is bran* ( ! tribe ( ,levi 7 confirm$ 9 a way t c\ld n be ga9said1 & ! ,my/ic ,rod 0 direct$ to be laid up be=e ! ,ark1 z a te/imony aga9/ all future pret5d]s1 & a pl$ge ( ! ,div9e *oice 7,num4 xvii4 #a-aa2 ,heb4 ix4 #d74 ,f ,kade% ! ho/ n[ took _! j\rney into ! wild]ness by ! way ( ! ,r$ ,sea 7,deut4 ii4 #a71 & = ?irty-eight ye>s cont9u$ to w&] 9 ! des]ts ( ,p>an4 ,?is long p]iod ( puni%m5t & humiliation is %r\d$ by ! sacr$ hi/orian 9 pr(\nd obscurity4 ,x is probable t ,kade% 0 = "s "t a sort ( head-qu>t]s1 :5ce ! great mass ( ! p 7 scatt]$ f> & wide 9 small] or l>g] gr\ps ov] ! p59sula1 :ile aft]w>ds encampm5ts 7 made at diff]5t spots1 :]ev] ,moses & ! ,tab]nacle 7 settl$ 7,num4 xxxiii4 #ai-cf74 ,f a comp>ison ( ! f\r passages#aag ( ,holy ,scripture :i* alone ?r[ any light ^u ?is d>k p]iod ( ,israel's hi/ory1 ,deut4 viii4 #b-f2 ,jo%4 v4 #d-i2 ,ezek4 xx4 #aj-bf2 ,amos v4 #be1 #bf1 we inf] t x 0 a p]iod ( 8tra9+ & temptation1 ( humiliation & bless+1 ( natural wants & sup]natural exi/5ce20 t ! rite ( circumcision 0 neglect$1 & ! annual celebration ( ! ,passov] n kept up1 :ile ! ,sabba? also 0 n /rictly obs]v$#aah 7,jo%4 v4 #e2 ,ezek4 xx4 #ac74 ,mean:ile1 accord+ to ! s5t5ce pron\nc$ ^u !m1 all ! m5 ( t g5]ation f tw5ty ye>s old & upw>ds di$1 save ,moses & 8 bro!r1 & ! two fai?ful spies ,jo%ua & ,caleb4 ,at ! close1 h[ev]1 ( ?is p]iod1 ! ho/ once m assembl$ at ,kade%4 ,moses 0 n[ f> advanc$ 9 ye>s1 & 8 second approa* to ! v ?re%old ( ! ,promis$ ,l& 0 sadd5$ by two ev5ts ( a peculi>ly m\rnful "*4 ,fir/1 ,miriam 8 si/]1 & companion ( 8 *ildhood1 di$1 & 0 buri$ at ,kade% 7,num4 xx4 #a74 ,b1 h[ev] afflict$ he may h be5 at h] loss1 ! conduct ( ! p1 :om he l$1 mu/ h griev$ him /ill m4 ,=1 aga91 on a failure ( wat]1 ! new g5]ation prov$ fai?less1 & brake =? into murmur+s & compla9+s z viol5t z _! =efa!rs at ,rephidim4 ,= ! second "t ! ill-om5$ words ( disaffection s\nd$ 9 8 e>s1 & r\s$ 9 him & 8 bro!r feel+s ( great] irritation ?an !y _h ev] display$ be=e4 ,on appeal+ to ! ,"l1 !y 7 comm&$ to assemble ! p be=e ! ,rock fac+ ! encampm5t1 & x 0 promis$ t x %\ld br+ =? wat] 9 ob$i5ce to _! ^w4 ,!reupon ! ,bro!rs ga!r$ ! p toge!r be=e ! ,rock1 b in/ead ( appeal+ to x1 ,moses began to speak unadvis$ly 7,ps4 cvi4 #cb1 #cc7 to !m1 say+1 ,he> n[1 ye rebels6 mu/ we fet* y wat] out ( ?is rock8 ,!n1 in/ead ( do+ z he _h be5 in/ruct$1 he lift$ up 8 h&1 & ) ! rod /ruck ! ,rock1 n once1 b twice1 on :i* ! refre%+ /reams inde$ fl[$ =? abundantly1 & suppli$ ! wants ( ! p & _! cattle1 b ! fidelity & self-control ( ! ,bro!rs1 ( ! ,prophet & ! ,prie/1 _h alike fail$1 nei!r _h !y sanctifi$ ,jehovah 9 ! eyes ( ! ho/4 7,comp4 ,num4 xxvii4 #ad2 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #ea47 ,= ?is s91 :atev] may h be5 its precise he9\sness1 ! ,almighty pron\nc$ on bo? ! ,bro!rs ! s5t5ce ( exclusion f ! ,promis$ ,l&4 ,into x !y 7 nev] to ent]1 or realise ) ! p !y _h l$ ! hopes & anticipations ( s _m long & we>y ye>s4 ,b ?\gh ?us exclud$ f ! goal ( 8 long pilgrimage1 !re 0 on ! "p ( ,moses no dim9ution ( ! zeal he _h ev] display$ 9 behalf ( ! p4 ,always pref]r+ _! welf>e to 8 own1 he 0 ready to lead !m t[>ds1 if he 0 n to lead !m into ! ,promis$ ,l&1 & z a prelim9>y he s5t ambassadors to ! ,edomites & ,moabites1 reque/+ a free passage ?r\gh _! t]ritory4 ,b ?\gh 8 mess5g]s rec\nt$ ! v>i\s pro(s ( ,div9e protection :i* _h accompani$ ! j\rney+s ( ! p1 & promis$ to keep to ! highway1 & injure nei!r ! fields1 ! v9ey>ds1 nor ! wells1 b pay = any wat] !y might use1 !y met ) a direct refusal4 ,edom n only =bad !m a passage ?r\gh 8 t]ritory1 b po/$ a /rong =ce to gu>d all ! approa*es into x4 ,!reupon1 9 ob$i5ce to ! ,div9e comm&1 ! ,israelites ab/a9$ f any retaliation aga9/ ! desc5dants ( ,esau1 & ! latt] did n op5ly v5ture to attack !m4 ,b an ,amorite tribe inhabit+ ! s\!rn highl&s ( ,pale/9e1 "u ! comm& ( _! *ief ,arad1 fell ^u !m1 & took "s ( !m prison]s4 ,?is r\s$ ! _s ( ! p2 !y attack$ _! foes1 & utt]ly de/roy$ !m & _! cities1 nam+ ! spot 9 memory ( ! incid5t ,hormah1 or utt] ,de/ruction 7,num4 xxi4 #a-d74 ,?us deb>r$ f :at w\ld h be5 ! natural r\te t[>ds ! c\ntry ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 no?+ rema9$ b to m>* s\?w>d d[n ! ,arabah t[>ds ! ea/]n arm ( ! ,r$ ,sea1 & !n take a long & we>isome circuit r\nd ! t]ritory ( ! ,edomites4 ,accord+ly !y set out1 & rea*$ ,m\nt ,hor#aai1 at ! edge ( ! l& ( ,edom 7,num4 xxxiii4 #cg71 & ! highe/ & mo/ conspicu\s ( ! :ole range ( its s&/one m\nta9s1 ov]%ad[+ ! my/]i\s city ( ,sela1 or ,petra1 ! ,rock4 ,"h x 0 intimat$ to ,moses t ano!r ( ! few rema9+ l9ks :i* connect$ him ) ! g5]ation t _h come =? f ,egypt mu/ be tak5 f him4 ,he _h already laid ,miriam 9 h] des]t-grave at ,kade%2 n[ he 0 told t on ! craggy top ( ,hor he mu/ leave 8 bro!r1 ! high-prie/ ,a>on1 :o 9 accordance ) 8 rec5t s5t5ce mu/ die = 8 s9 at ! ,wat]s ( ,/rife4 ,= ! la/ "t1 !re=e1 ! ,bro!rs repair$ to ! ,tab]nacle1 :]e ,a>on 0 array$ 9 8 prie/ly robes1 & !n1 accompani$ by ,eleaz> 8 son1 ! ?ree asc5d$ ! toilsome height 9 ! sight ( ! m\rnful & wat*+ ho/4 ,arriv$ at ! summit ,moses /ripp$ 8 bro!r ( 8 prie/ly g>m5ts1 & put !m on ,eleaz>1 & !re1 9 full view ( ! des]t1 ! sc5e ( 8 long pilgrimage1 & j 9 sight ( ! utmo/ bord]s ( ! ,l& ( ,promise1 on ! fir/ day ( ! fif? mon?1 9 ! #abcrd ye> ( 8 age1 ! great ,high-prie/ 0 ga!r$ to 8 fa!rs4 ,!n ,moses & ,eleaz> rev]5tly int]r$ him 9 8 rocky tomb1 & desc5d$ f ! m\nt1 & ,eleaz> m9i/]$ 8t ev5+ 9 ! famili> g>m5ts ( him1 :om ! p w\ld see no m0 7,num4 xx4 #bb-bi7abj4 ,?irty days 7 sp5t 9 m\rn+ = ,a>on1 & !n ! ho/ cont9u$ _! m>* d[n ! ,arabah1 & aft] encamp+ at ,ezion-geb] at ! ea/]n head ( ! ,r$ ,sea1 ent]$ on ! s&y1 %adeless wa/e1 :i* /ret*$ ea/w>d f ! m\nta9s ( ,edom f> on to ! ,p]sian ,gulf1 & 0 ev5 m t]rible ?an ! des]t !y _h left4 ,?is & ! ?\ght ( ! long circuit t await$ !m s wr\ght ^u ! _s ( ! p1 t !y aga9 broke out into bitt]e/ compla9ts aga9/ _! lead]1 _! t$i\s m>*1 & _! food4 ,! region !y 7 n[ trav]s+ ab\nd$ 9 fi]y or deadly s]p5ts#aba1 ( :i* ! ,"l s5t _m among ! p1 & mu* p ( ,israel di$4 ,b on ! manife/ation ( a _s ( rep5tance1 ,moses1 by ! ,div9e comm&1 made a ,braz5 ,s]p5t1 & fix$ x ^u a pole 9 ! sight ( ! congregation1 & all :o look$ !reon 7 heal$4 ,! symbol ( ?is wond]ful deliv]ance 0 long pres]v$1 & 0 reg>d$ ) v5]ation z late z ! days ( ,hezekiah 7#b ,k+s xviii4 #d71 by :om x 0 de/roy$4 ,! occurr5ce is also memorable z hav+ sugge/$ "o ( ! mo/ sacr$ similitudes ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 = 9 ,8 well-kn[n conv]sation ) ,nicodemus1 ! ,savi\r lik5$ to ! uplift+ ( ?is s]p5t by ,moses ,8 own uplift+ ^u ! ,cross1 t :osoev] believe? on ,him %\ld n p]i%1 b h et]nal life 7,john iii4 #ad1 #ae74 ,aft] ?is incid5t ! ,israelites resum$ _! m>*1 & press+ =w>d 9 a nor!rly direction1 skirt$ ! ea/]n fronti] ( ,edom1 & ev5tually encamp$ ne> ! will[-%ad$ brook or valley ( ,z]$#abb1 :i* ran into ! ,dead ,sea ne> its s\?-ea/ corn]1 & =m$ ! s\!rn b\nd>y ( ,moab4 ,h5ce !y advanc$ t[>ds ! ru%+ /ream ( ! ,arnon 7swift1 noisy71 8da%+ ?r\gh a deep defile ( s&/one rocks10 ! fir/ riv] !y _h se5 s9ce !y left ! ,nile4 ,cross+ "o ( its =ds1 an incid5t commemorat$ 9 an anci5t song 7,num4 xxi4 #ad1 #ae2 ,deut4 ii4 #bd71 !y rea*$ a spot :i* !y call$ by a "n suffici5t ( itself to indicate t _! we>y w&]+s 7 at an end1 & t !y 7 approa*+ a cultivat$ l&4 ,ne$+ wat]1 ! pr9ces & nobles1 at ! comm& ( ,moses1 dug 9 ! gr\nd ) _! /aves till !y rea*$ a cool refre%+ spr+4 ,9 memory ( ?is grateful discov]y !y call$ ! spot ,,be]-,,elim#abc1 ! well ( ! ,h]oes1 & celebrat$ _! ?anksgiv+ 9 a bur/ ( sacr$ poetry 7,num4 xxi4 #ag1 #ah74 ,!y 7 n[ encamp$ on 8! va/ range ( =e/ & pa/ure on ! ea/ ( ! ,jordan40 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,conque/ ,,( ,,! ,,ea/ ,,( ,,jordan,,balaam ,,& ,,balak4 ,,num4 ,,xxi4-,,xxiv4 ,b4,c4 #adea4 ,,! c\ntry nor? ( ! pres5t encampm5t ( ! ,israelites f ! ,arnon to ! ,jabbok 0 at ?is "t possess$ by ! ,amorites4 ,we h already met ) ?is tribe on ! we/]n side ( ! ,jordan 7,g54 xiv4 #g1 #ac2 xiii4 #ah2 ,num4 xiii4 #biabd74 ,tempt$ by ! ri* pa/ure l&s ea/ ( ?is riv] a colony ( !m appe>s to h cross$1 & hav+ driv5 ! ,moabites ) great slaught] & ! loss ( _m captives f ! c\ntry s\? ( ! ,jabbok 7,num4 xxi4 #bf-bi71 to h made ! wide *asm ( ! ,arnon h5ce=? ! b\nd>y betwe5 !m4 ,! ,amorite k+ at ?is "t 0 ,,sihon1 & 8 capital 0 ,he%bon1 tw5ty miles ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 on ! p>allel ( ! nor!rn end ( ! ,dead ,sea4 ,?i!r ! ,israeliti% lead] s5t mess5g]s reque/+ a peaceful passage ?r\gh 8 t]ritory1 & promis+ ! same respect = 8 l& & possessions1 :i* _h already be5 propos$ to ! ,edomites4 ,b _! reque/ 0 rudely reject$4 ,sihon w\ld n all[ !m ev5 to pass ?r\gh 8 bord]s1 b assembl$ 8 =ces1 & prep>$ = battle4 ,! ,israelites did n decl9e ! engagem5t1 :i* took place at ,jahaz1 probably a %ort di/ance s\? ( ,he%bon1 & result$ 9 ! total defeat ( ! ,amorites2 ,sihon himself1 8 sons1 & all 8 p 7 smitt5 ) ! sword1 8 wall$ t[ns ,ar & ,he%bon1 ,nophah & ,m$eba 7 captur$1 & 8 num]\s flocks & h]ds fell into ! h&s ( ! victors1 :o ?us became ma/]s ( ! entire c\ntry betwe5 ! ,arnon & ! ,jabbok 7,num4 xxi4 #bg-cj74 ,app>5tly ab\t ! same "t t ,sihon _h expell$ ! ,moabites f ! ri* t]ritory s\? ( ! ,jabbok1 ano!r ,amorite *ief seiz$ ! c\ntry ext5d+ f t riv] to ! foot ( ,h]mon1 & kn[n z ! l& ( ,ba%an4 ,8 "n 0 ,,og1 "o ( ! la/ ( ! giant-race ( ,rephaim4 ,he rul$ ov] sixty cities1 & 8 /ronghold 0 a rem>kable oval di/rict1 ab\t #bb miles f nor? to s\? by #ad f we/ to ea/1 call$ by ! ,hebrews ,argob1 or ! /ony1 aft]w>ds by ! ,greeks ,tra*onitis1 & n[ ,lejah4 ,?is extraord9>y region has be5 describ$ z 8an ocean ( basaltic rocks & b\ld]s1 toss$ ab\t 9 ! wilde/ confusion1 & int]m+l$ ) fissures & crevices 9 e direction1 & yet 9 spite ( its unga9ly & =bidd+ features ?ickly /udd$ ev5 n[ ) des]t$ cities & villages1 9 all ( :i* ! dwell+s are solidly built & ( remote antiquity#abe40 ,on a rocky promontory s\?-we/ ( ?is m>vell\s region1 8)\t wat]1 )\t access1 save ov] rocks & ?r\gh defiles almo/ impracticable#abf10 0 ! city ( ,edrei 7/r5g?74 ,"h1 8z if 9 ! ,!rmopyl ( 8 k+dom10 ! giant k+ ( ,ba%an & all 8 p resolv$ to enc\nt] ! advanc+ ho/s ( ! ,israelites1 l$1 x seems probable1 by two em95t *iefs ( ! tribe ( ,manasseh1 ,jair & ,nobah4 7,comp4 ,num4 xxxii4 #da1 #db2 ,deut4 iii4 #ad47 ,l ! ,amorite *ief ( ,he%bon1 ,og c\ld n )/& ! val\r ( ! ,israelites4 ,he 0 utt]ly r\t$1 & 8 ?reescore cities f5c$ ) high walls1 gates & b>s1 besides unwall$ t[ns a great _m1 fell into _! h&s4 ,a trophy ( ?is victory1 long pres]v$ by ! *ildr5 ( ,ammon 9 ! city ( ,rabbah1 0 ! huge iron b$/ead#abg ( ! ,amorite k+1 n9e cubits long1 by f\r wide2 & long aft]w>ds ! subjugation ( ,sihon k+ ( ! ,amorites1 & ,og ! k+ ( ,ba%an1 great k+s1 fam\s k+s1 mighty k+s1 0 deem$ wor?y ( be+ rank$ ) ! tok5s & wond]s wr\ght 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 & ! ov]?r[ ( ,ph>aoh 9 ! ,r$ ,sea 7,ps4 cxxxv4 #aj-ab2 cxxxvi4 #ae-ba74 ,aft] ^! two decisive engagem5ts1 :i* made !m ma/]s ( ! entire c\ntry ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 f ! wide *asm ( ! ,arnon to ! foot ( ! sn[-capp$ ,h]mon1 ! ,israelites encamp$ 9 ! pla9s ( ,%ittim1 or ! ,mead[ ( ! ,acacias1 amid/ 8! long belt ( acacia-groves1 :i*1 on its ea/]n z well z its we/]n side1 l9e ! upp] t]races ( ! ,jordan ov] aga9/ ,j]i*o#abh40 ,s\? ( ! ,arnon 0 ! little corn] ( t]ritory occupi$ by ,moab1 :o view$ ) no little al>m ! successes ( ! ,israelites aga9/ su* mighty k+s z ,sihon & ,og4 ,?is p1 said ,,balak ! k+ ( ,moab to ! eld]s ( ,midian1 lick up all t are r\nd ab\t u1 z ! ox licke? up ! grass ( ! field4 ,s5sible ( ! uselessness ( attack+ a nation s manife/ly "u ! protection ( an ,invisible ,p[]1 ! two conf$]ate tribes resolv$ be=e fall+ ^u !m to place !m "u an awful curse1 :i* might h ! effect ( p>alys+ _! arms#abi4 ,at ?is "t no man 0 suppos$ to h great] p[] 9 ?is way ?an a fam\s ,prophet nam$ ,,balaam1 ! son ( ,beor4 ,he liv$ f> away f ! pres5t encampm5t ( ! ,israelites at ,pe?or1 beyond ! ,euphrates1 9 ,aram among ! m\nta9s ( ! ,ea/1 b 8 fame _h spread across ! ,assyrian des]t ev5 to ! %ores ( ! ,dead ,sea4 ,8 gifts he ex]cis$ z a ,prophet ( ! same ,god1 :o _h wr\ght s _m miracles 9 behalf ( ! ,israelites4 ,if1 !re=e1 he c\ld be p]suad$ to lay ^u !m 8 p[]ful ban1 _! fur!r success ! ,moabites ?\ght might be *eck$1 & ! *ildr5 ( ,lot might n only recov] ! l& ( :i* !y _h be5 depriv$ by ! ,amorites1 b possibly add to !m ! f]tile t]ritory ! ,israelites _h s lately won f ,sihon & ,og4 ,accord+ly1 eld]s bo? ( ,moab & ,midian1 ) ! rew>ds ( div9ation 9 _! h&s1 7 despat*$ ea/w>d across ! ,assyrian des]t to intreat ! aid ( ! p[]ful ,prophet4 ,on rea*+ _! de/9ation & ann\nc+ ! purport ( _! err&1 ,balaam1 unc]ta9 ( ! lawfulness ( comply+ ) x1 reque/$ !m to lodge !re t night1 :ile he asc]ta9$ ! w ( ,jehovah4 ,! answ] he obta9$ 0 unfav\rable4 ,?\ %alt n g ) !m2 said ,god1 ?\ %alt n curse ! p3 = !y are bless$4 ,on ! morr[1 !re=e1 he s5t ! mess5g]s away1 bidd+ !m ann\nce to _! ma/] t ,jehovah =bade 8 accompany+ !m4 ,undet]r$ by ?is failure1 & possibly in=m$ by 8 mess5g]s t ! ,prophet himself did n seem unwill+ to come1 ! k+ ( ,moab s5t a second embassy consi/+ ( pr9ces m & m hon\rable ?an ! la/1 to in=m him t he w\ld advance him to v great hon\r1 & d :atev] he comm&$1 if only he w\ld come4 ,aga91 !re=e1 ! toilsome ,syrian des]t 0 trav]s$1 & ! mess5g]s pref]r$ _! reque/4 ,b aga9 !y seem$ to h come 9 va94 ,if ,balak w\ld give me 8 h\se full ( silv] & gold1 said ! ,prophet1 ,i _c g beyond ! ^w ( ! ,"l to d less or m4 ,b in/ead ( at once s5d+ ! mess5g]s away1 he bade !m lodge ) him t night1 :ile he consult$ ! ,"l a second "t4 ,on ?is occasion ! ^w ( ! ,"l came to him1 & bade him g1 b au?oriz$ him to speak no?+ m & no?+ less ?an ! v words t %\ld be put into 8 m\?4 ,balaam accord+ly set out on 8 j\rney1 b he 0 n to accompli% x )\t receiv+ ano!r & a m t]rible w>n+ aga9/ x & its object4 ,z he rode ^u 8 ass1 ! ,angel ( ! ,"l /ood 9 ! way1 ) 8 sword drawn 9 8 h&4 ,z if 9 d]ision ( 8 claims to be a p[]ful ,se]1 ! bea/ alone disc]n$ ! cele/ial ,adv]s>y1 & />t$ aside out ( ! way into a field4 ,on ?is1 ,balaam smote x1 & turn$ x into a pa? runn+ ?r\gh "s v9ey>ds4 ,b aga9 ! ,angel confront$ ! wilful ,prophet1 & ! fright5$ ass 9 its ef=ts to avoid him cru%$ 8 foot aga9/ ! wall4 ,!re=e ,balaam /ruck x a second "t1 & n[1 z if 9 /ill deep] d]ision ( "o1 :o claim$ to be able to reveal to k+s & pr9ces ! w ( ! ,invisible1 ! dumb bea/1 9 ! acc5ts ( a man =bad ! madness ( ! ,prophet 7#b ,pet4 ii4 #af74 ,on ?is1 ,balaam's eyes 7 at l5g? op5$1 & z he b[$ himself d[n be=e ! ,angel1 he 0 /]nly rebuk$ = 8 wilfulness1 & propos$ to turn back r ?an displease ! ,"l4 ,b s9ce 8 m9d 0 :olly b5t on t c\rse1 he 0 a second "t bidd5 to proce$1 b a second "t also w>n$ aga9/ utt]+ any o!r words ?an ^? :i* a ,div9e ,p[] %\ld put into 8 m\?4 ,! j\rney 0 n[ resum$1 & at l5g? ! wat*m5 ( ,balak ann\nc$ to _! ma/] t ! mighty ,prophet 0 approa*+4 ,!re=e ,balak w5t =? to meet him1 & aft] a brief rebuke ( 8 delay1 conduct$ 8 visitor to ,kirja?-,huzo?1 ! ,t[n ( ,/reets1 a place 9 ! fur!/ bord]s ( 8 k+dom1 & possibly ( sacr$ or oracul> reputation#acj1 :]e he ent]ta9$ him at a great fea/4 ,on ! next day he conduct$ him to ! high places d$icat$ to ,baal 7,num4 xxii4 #da7 t rose above ! encampm5t ( ! ,israelites1 :5ce he might ga9 a view ( ! utmo/ "p ( ! p he _h desir$ him to curse4 ,!re by ! ,prophet's direction ! k+ erect$ sev5 alt>s1 & on ea* !y (f]$ toge!r a bullock & a ram1 & :ile ,balak ) 8 att5dant pr9ces /ood by 8 burnt-(f]+1 ,balaam w5t =? to a high place 7,num4 xxiii4 #c7 to le>n ! ,div9e w4 ,& ,god met ,balaam1 & put a ^w 9 8 m\?1 & return+ to ! expectant k+1 he decl>$ t x 0 impossible = him to curse ,jacob & defy ,israel1 t he c\ld n curse him :om ,god _h n curs$1 or defy him :om ,jehovah _h n defi$4 ,on he>+ ?is response s entirely opposite to :at he _h expect$1 ,balak 0 highly inc5s$1 b ?9k+ a *ange ( view might h a diff]5t influ5ce on ! ,prophet's _s1 he br\ght him to ,zophim#aca1 a cultivat$ field ( ! ,wat*m5 high up on ! range ( ,pisgah4 ,aga9 ! alt>s 7 built1 & ! victims sla92 aga9 ! k+ /ood by 8 burnt-sacrifice1 & aga9 ,balaam w5t =? to meet ! ,"l4 ,b /ill ! answ] 0 unfav\rable4 ,! /eam ( sacrifice c\ld n b5d ! w ( ,jehovah2 ,he 0 n a man t ,he %\ld lie1 or rep5t ( ,8 fix$ purpose2 :at ,he _h said ,he w\ld d1 :at ,he _h spok5 ,he w\ld p]=m2 9 ,jacob ,he _h n beheld iniquity1 nei!r _h ,he se5 p]v]s5ess 9 ,israel2 ,he _h br\ght !m out ( ,egypt1 & nei!r augury nor div9ation c\ld prevail aga9/ !m4 ,m inc5s$ ?an be=e1 ! k+ ( ,moab bur/ =? into bitt] compla9ts aga9/ ! ,prophet1 & ?\gh ! latt] rem9d$ him t he c\ld speak no?+ b ! ^w ( ,jehovah1 yet he det]m9$ f "o m po9t to %[ him ! p1 t p]adv5ture he might !nce effect ! pot5t curse4 ,he l$ him up1 !re=e1 to a peak1 :]e /ood ! sanctu>y ( ,peor 7,num4 xxiii4 #bh71 look+ t[>d ,je%imon or ! wa/e1 8probably ! dre>y b>r5 wa/e ( ! hills ly+ imm$iately on ! ea/ ( ! ,dead ,sea40 ,!re ! sev5 alt>s 7 = ! ?ird "t built1 & ! victims = ! ?ird "t sla94 ,b ,balaam 0 n[ conv9c$ t ,jehovah 0 pleas$ only to bless ! p4 ,)\t resort+1 !re=e1 any m to useless div9ations1 he lift$ up 8 eyes1 & look$ d[n ^u ! tribes encamp$ 9 ! acacia groves bel[ him1 ) _! goodly t5ts spread out l ! valleys1 or wat]c\rses ( ! m\nta9s1 l ! hang+ g>d5s beside 8 own great riv] ,euphrates1 z lign-aloes :i* ! ,"l _h plant$1 z c$> trees beside ! wat]s 7,num4 xxiv4 #f74 ,& z he /ood1 8) tranc$ yet op5 gaze0 he saw ! ,vision ( ! ,almighty1 & 89 outl9e dim & va/0 beheld ! future ( ! 8des]t-we>i$ tribes0 t lay encamp$ be=e him 89 sight ( ,canaan#acb40 ,he beheld !m p\r+ wat] f _! buckets1 _! se$ 9 _m wat]s1 _! k+ high] ?an any ,amalekite ,agag rul+ 9 ! ,arabian wild]ness s\? ( :]e he /ood4 ,he knew t ,god _h br\ght !m =? out ( ,egypt1 & t _! /r5g? 0 l t ( ! unicorn4 ,he =esaw !m c\*$ z a lion1 & ly+ d[n z a great lion1 eat+ up ! nations _! enemies1 break+ _! bones1 & pi]c+ !m ?r\gh ) ! arr[s ( _! ar*]s4 ,bless$ 0 he t bless$ !m1 & curs$ 0 he t curs$ !m 7,num4 xxiv4 #a-i74 ,balak's vexation 0 n[ increas$ t5fold4 ,smit+ 8 h&s toge!r he upbraid$ ! ,prophet = 8 deceit1 & 9 place ( advanc+ him1 z he _h int5d$1 to high hon\r1 bade him flee = 8 life to 8 native l&4 ,nor 0 ! o!r loa? to g4 ,b be=e he w5t1 = he felt himself /ill mov$ by ! prophetic _s1 he w\ld adv]tise ! k+ ( :at ?is my/]i\s p w\ld d to 8 p 9 ! latt] days 7,num4 xxiv4 #ad74 ,aga91 !re=e1 he took up 8 p>able1 & saw1 b n n[1he beheld b n nigh1 a ,/>1 bright z any t spangl$ ! ,ea/]n sky1 com+ out ( ,jacob1 & a sceptre ris+ out ( ,israel1 smit+ ?r\gh ! pr9ces ( ,moab#acc1 & de/roy+ all _! wild w>riors ! sons ( tumult#acd4 ,"o by "o he saw 8! giant =ms ( empires on _! way to ru920 ,edom & ,seir becom+ a possession = _! enemies2 ,amalek1 !n ! fir/ ( ! nations1 9 8 latt] end p]i%+ = ev]2 ! ,k5ites1 !n /rong 9 _! dwell+-place1 & putt+ _! ne/ 9 ! neighb\r+ rocks ( ,en-g$i wa/$ & made a prey2 nay ev5 ,israel c>ri$ away captive by ,as%ur4 ,& yet once m he saw woe 9 /ore ev5 = ,as%ur1 ev5 = 8 own native l&4 ,f> 9 ! di/ant future he saw %ips com+ f ,*ittim1 ! isl& ( ,cyprus1 to afflict ,as%ur & to afflict ,eb]1 till ! pr\d k+doms ( ! ,ea/]n _w1 & he :o %\ld afflict !m p]i%$ = ev]#ace4 ,& !n ! ,vision clos$4 ,! 8true ,prophetic light di$ away10 & ! k+ ( ,moab1 baffl$ & disappo9t$1 return$ to 8 p4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,w> ,,) ,,! ,,midianites,,dea? ,,( ,,moses4 ,,numb4 ,,xxv4-,,xxxii4 ,,deut4 ,,xxxii4 ,b4,c4 #adea4 ,,b ?\gh 8 tongue _h pron\nc$ eloqu5t bless+s ^u ! p he f\nd he c\ld n curse1 ,balaam's he>t 0 fill$ ) malice aga9/ !m4 ,dismiss$ by ! k+ ( ,moab )\t ! promis$ hon\rs & rew>ds1 he l+]$ among/ ! neighb\r+ ,midianites1 & ) ! ke5 hatr$ ( 8 n[ h>d5$ he>t c\nsell$ !m to jo9 ! *ildr5 ( ,moab 9 s$uc+ ! ,israelites f _! allegiance to ,jehovah4 ,! fe/ival ( ,baal-,peor 0 at h&1 & 0 celebrat$ ) all ! unbridl$ lic5ti\sness ( a hea!n orgy4 ,if ! ,israelites c\ld be p]suad$ to jo9 9 x1 !y might1 he sugge/$1 become 8z o!r m510 & ! ,invisible protection n[ v\*saf$ w\ld be )drawn 7,num4 xxxi4 #af74 ,8 artful sugge/ion 0 adopt$4 ,! fe/ival 0 celebrat$1 & ! ,israelites fell into ! sn>e4 ,!y jo9$ !mselves to ,baal-,peor1 took "p 9 ! hide\s rites1 & defil$ !mselves be=e ! ,"l4 ,?us !y br\ght ^u !mselves a curse f> m real ?an any t ! div9ations ( ,balaam c\ld h effect$4 ,_h su* apo/asy gone unpuni%$1 ! ,/r5g? ( ,israel w\ld inde$ h ceas$1 & ! c\nsels ( ! wily ,prophet w\ld h be5 successful4 ,! crisis requir$ sev]e & exempl>y visitation4 ,a plague broke out :i* swept (f upw>ds ( #bd1jjj1 & ! pr9ces ( ! tribes1 at ! comm& ( ,moses1 slew ! guilty ) unsp>+ vig\r1 & hang$ !m up be=e ! ,"l4 ,on ?is occasion ,,ph9ehas1 ! son ( ,eleaz>1 & gr&son ( ,a>on1 p>ticul>ly di/+ui%$ himself by 8 righte\s zeal1 :i* 0 accept$ z an atonem5t = ! p1 & rew>d$ n only by ! cessation ( ! pe/il5ce1 b ) a promise t ! prie/hood %\ld rema9 9 8 family = ev]4 ,b a t]rible v5geance 0 d5\nc$ aga9/ ! crafty ,midianites1 & aft] a second numb]+ ( ! p by ,moses & ,eleaz>1 a ,sacr$ ,w> 0 proclaim$4 ,a ?\s& w>riors f ea* tribe1 l$ n by ,jo%ua1 b by ,ph9ehas1 & accompani$ by ! ,ark1 w5t =? to execute ! task ( righte\s retribution4 ,! silv] trumpets s\nd$ ! signal = ! onset1 & ! ,midianites 7 utt]ly r\t$4 ,five ( _! *iefs1 ,evi & ,rekem1 ,zur & ,hur & ,reba1 z also all _! males1 7 put to dea?2 _! cities 7 burnt2 _! goodly ca/les fir$2 _! wom5 & *ildr5 tak5 captive2 nor did ! crafty prophet escape2 he receiv$ ! wages ( 8 unrighte\sness1 & p]i%$ by ! sword 7,num4 xxxi4 #h2 #b ,pet4 ii4 #ae74 ,! c\ntry ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 :i* ! ,israelites _h n[ wre/$ f ,sihon & ,og1 0 to a great ext5t a long table-l& ( undulat+ d[ns fam$ = its ri* pa/urage#acf1 & clo!d ) luxuriant vegetation4 ,x 0 ! =e/-l&1 ! pa/ure-l& ( ,pale/9e1 a place = cattle 7,num4 xxxii4 #a74 ,( ! tribes ( ,israel1 z we h already notic$#acg1 ,reub5 & ,gad 7 em95tly pa/oral1 !y _h a v great multitude ( cattle 7,num4 xxxii4 #a74 ,on ! conclusion1 !re=e1 ( ! ,sacr$ ,w> aga9/ ! ,midianites1 !y approa*$ ,moses & ! eld]s ( ,israel ) ! petition t !y might be all[$ to settle d[n 9 a region s peculi>ly suit$ to _! requirem5ts4 ,?is reque/ seem$ to ! ,israeliti% lead] to sav\r ( a desire to %r9k f ! ardu\s "w :i* lay be=e ! nation1 & z likely to disc\rage ! p f cross+ ov] & attempt+ ! conque/ ( ! rugg$ we/]n c\ntry1 & he reproa*$ !m = _! app>5t selfi%ness & indiff]5ce to ! welf>e ( _! bre?r54 ,b ! two tribes prote/$ _! p]fect sympa?y ) ! great national cause2 !y 7 ready to s5d ! fl[] ( _! troops across ! riv]1 & only wi%$ = ! pres5t to build %eepfolds = _! cattle1 & cities = _! little ones1 :i!r !y might return on ! conque/ ( ! we/]n c\ntry4 ,?is promise 0 deem$ suffici5t1 & ,moses di/ribut$ betwe5 !m ! lately conqu]$ t]ritory1 assign+ to ,reub5 & ,gad ! k+dom ( ,sihon f ! ,arnon to ! ,jabbok#ach1 & intru/+ to ! half ( ! w>like tribe ( ,manasseh1 ^: w>riors _h tak5 s prom95t a "p 9 ! conque/ ( ! ea/ ( ,jordan 7,num4 xxxii4 #ci2 ,deut4 iii4 #ac-ae71 ! inaccessible heights & impassible rav9es ( ,ba%an1 & ! almo/ impregnable tract ( ,argob#aci1 ! *ief /ronghold ( ! giant ,og4 ,mean:ile x _h be5 once & aga9 intimat$ to ! ,israeliti% lead] t ! day drew ne>1 :5 he mu/ be ga!r$ unto 8 fa!rs4 ,"u ! special direction1 !re=e1 ( ,jehovah1 he n[ occupi$ himself ) giv+ f9al & specific in/ructions respect+ ! future gov]nm5t ( ! nation4 ,jo%ua 88 m9i/]0 0 solemnly appo9t$ to be 8 successor2 ! b\nd>ies ( ! ,promis$ ,l& 7 def9itely m>k$ out 7,num4 xxxiv472 its cities ) _! suburbs1 includ+ six 8cities ( refuge0 = ! unwitt+ manslay]1 7 assign$ to ! tribe ( ,levi 7,num4 xxxv471 & o!r necess>y regulations 7 made4 ,= an ord9>y lead] ?is w\ld h be5 en\gh4 ,b ! rec5t sad occurr5ces 9 ! matt] ( ,baal-,peor _h only too surely rem9d$ ,moses ( ! fickle t5d5cies ( ! nation1 & none knew bett] ?an himself ! awful consequ5ces ( national apo/asy4 ,= ! la/ "t1 !re=e1 he assembl$ ! p toge!r & deliv]$ to !m 8 f9al c\nsels4 ,comm5c+ ) a retrospect ( ! pa/ =ty ye>s1 he rem9d$ !m ( ! goodness & fai?fulness :i* _h always foll[$ !m1 9 spite ( _! murmur+s & discont5t1 & ! victories !y _h be5 enabl$ to a*ieve 7,deut4 i-iv4 #dc74 ,he recapitulat$ ! ,law giv5 on ,m\nt ,s9ai1 ) su* additions or modifications z 8 own enl>g$ exp]i5ce sugge/$ 7,deut4 v4 #a-xxvi4 #ai71 & appo9t$ a day1 on :i*1 at ! conclusion ( ! conque/1 its bless+s & curses 7 to be ratifi$ by ! nation ) ! mo/ impos+ & solemn c]emonies 7,deut4 xxvii474 ,he !n1 = ! la/ "t1 enl>g$ on ! exalt$ vocation ( ! nation1 & ! bless+s :i* w\ld assur$ly accompany ob$i5ce to ! ,div9e laws1 9 ! city & ! field1 9 _! basket & _! /ore1 9 _! go+ out & _! com+ 91 & dwelt ) no less e>ne/ness on ! t]rible puni%m5ts :i* w\ld foll[ apo/asy & transgression1 89 furni%+ images = :i* ! :ole realm ( nature 0 exhau/$1 & :i* no?+ except+ ! real horrors ( ! ,jewi% hi/ory1 ! mis]y ( _! sieges1 ! cruelty1 ! contempt1 ! oppressions1 :i* = ages ?is scatt]$1 despis$1 & dete/$ nation h endur$1 c approa*#adj0 7,deut4 xxviii4-xxx474 ,b oral deliv]y 0 n deem$ suffici5t4 ,he1 !re=e1 wrote out ! ,law1 ) its bless+s & its curses1 & gave x to ! prie/s1 *>g+ !m to place x beside ! ,ark 9 ! ,holy ( ,holies1 & to read x1 9 ! he>+ ( all ! p1 once e sev5 ye>s1 at ! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles 7,deut4 xxxi4 #i1 #bf74 ,!n turn+ to ,jo%ua1 :om he _h already nom9at$ z 8 successor1 he bade him ,be /rong & ( a good c\rage1 assur+ him t ,jehovah w\ld be ) him1 & w\ld make all he did to prosp]4 ,b z if to deep5 ! gloomy =ebod+s pa/ exp]i5ce mu/ h sugge/$1 ! ,"l ,himself n only ann\nc$ 9 ! cle>e/ t]ms ! future apo/asy ( ! p 7,deut4 xxxi4 #af-ah71 b direct$ ,moses to compose a ,song1 :i* ! p 7 to le>n & tea* _! *ildr51 z a te/imony aga9/ !mselves 9 ! days to come1 :5 !y %\ld h turn$ unto o!r gods1 & s]v$ !m1 & provok$ ! ,"l1 & brok5 ,8 cov5ant 7,deut4 xxxi4 #ah1 #ba2 xxxii4 #a-dc74 ,hav+ compos$ ?is ,song ( ,witness#ada1 & pron\nc$ 8 la/ solemn bless+1 n l ,jacob ^u twelve m5 ga!r$ r\nd 8 dea?b$1 b on a mighty nation1 on ! t5 ?\s&s ( ,ephraim1 & ! ?\s&s ( ,manasseh1 ! ag$ ,prophet1 ^: eye 0 n dim nor 8 natural =ce abat$1 0 w>n$ t 8 h\r 0 come4 ,f ! pla9s ( ,moab he w5t up ! m\nta9 ( ,nebo1 to ! highe/ po9t 9 ! long ea/]n range ov] aga9/ ,j]i*o1 & !re ,he :o call$ him to 8 high mission at ! ,burn+ ,bu% %[$ him t l&1 :i* _h be5 s long sworn to ! sons ( ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob4 ,ea/w>d & we/w>d1 s\?w>d & nor?w>d1 he survey$ t goodly ,l&2 he saw x all ) 8 eyes ?\gh he 0 n to set 8 foot !reon4 8,b5ea? him lay ! t5ts ( ,israel ready = ! m>*2 & #8ov] aga9/' !m1 di/9ctly visible 9 its grove ( palm-trees1 ! /ately ,j]i*o1 key ( ! ,l& ( ,promise4 ,beyond 0 spread out ! :ole range ( ! m\nta9s ( ,pale/9e1 9 its f\rfold masses2 #8all ,gilead' ) ,h]mon & ,lebanon 9 ! ea/ & nor?2 ! hills ( ,galilee1 ov]hang+ ! lake ( ,g5nes>e?2 ! wide op5+ :]e lay ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon1 ! future battle-field ( ! nations2 ! r\nd$ summits ( ,ebal & ,g]izim2 imm$iately 9 front ( him ! hills ( ,juda1 &1 amid/ !m1 se5 di/9ctly ?r\gh ! r5ts 9 _! rocky walls1 ,be?lehem on its n>r[ ridge1 & ! inv9cible =tress ( ,jebus#adb40 ,su* 0 8 ,pisgah-view1 & !n all 0 ov]4 ,! great ,prophet _h s]v$ 8 day & 8 g5]ation1 he _h rea*$ 8 #abj? ye>1 & 8 "w 0 end$4 ,!re1 9 ! l& ( ,moab1 he di$1 & ,he :om he _h s]v$ fai?fully 9 all ,8 h\se1 buri$ him 9 a valley or rav9e 9 ! l& ( ,moab1 ov] aga9/ ! idol-sanctu>y ( ,be?-,peor 7,deut4 xxxiv4 #f71 b no man kn[e? ( 8 sepul*re unto ?is day4 ,,note4 ,?ree po9ts 9 ref]5ce to ,moses des]ve att5tion3 7i7 ,8 "w1 7ii7 ,8 "*1 7iii7 ,8 (fice4 7i7 ,8 "w4 8,! ,hebrew lawgiv] 0 a man :o1 consid]$ m]ely 9 an hi/orical light1 )\t any ref]5ce to 8 ,div9e inspiration1 has ex]cis$ a m ext5sive & p]man5t influ5ce ov] ! de/9ies ( 8 own nation & mank9d at l>ge1 ?an any o!r individual record$ 9 ! annals ( ! _w4444 ,to 8 own nation he 0 *iefta91 hi/orian1 poet1 lawgiv]4 ,he 0 m ?an all ^!1 he 0 ! f\nd] ( _! civil exi/5ce4 ,o!r f\nd]s ( republics & di/+ui%$ legislators h be51 l ,numa1 already at ! head ( a settl$ & organiz$ community2 or h be5 volunt>ily inve/$ ) au?ority1 l ,lycurgus & ,solon1 by a p suff]+ ! inconv5i5ce ( an>*y4 ,moses _h fir/ to =m 8 own p1 to lead !m out ( captivity1 to tra9 !m = =ty ye>s 9 ! des]t1 & be/[ on !m a c\ntry ( _! own1 be=e he c\ld create 8 commonweal?40 7ii7 ,8 "*4 8,! ^w meekness 7,num4 xii4 #c7 :i* is us$ 9 ,scripture 9 ref]5ce to 8 p]sonal "* #8repres5ts :at we %\ld n[ designate by ! ^w dis9t]e/$4' ,all t is told ( him indicates a )drawal ( himself1 a pref]5ce ( ! cause ( 8 own nation to 8 own int]e/s1 :i* makes him ! mo/ complete example ( ,jewi% patriotism40 ,he jo9s 8 c\ntrym5 9 _! degrad+ s]vitude 7,ex4 ii4 #aa2 v4 #d72 he =gets himself to av5ge _! wrongs 7,ex4 iv4 #ac74 ,he wi%es t n he only1 b all ! nation 7 gift$ alike3 ,envie/ ?\ = my sake8 7,num4 xi4 #bi47 ,:5 ! (f] is made t ! p %\ld be de/roy$1 & t he %\ld be made a great nation 7,ex4 xxxii4 #aj71 he prays t !y may be =giv5if n1 blot me1 ,i pray !e1 out ( ,?y book :i* ,?\ ha/ writt5 7,ex4 xxxii4 #cb74 ,ev5 :5 exclud$ f realiz+ ! hopes ( a lifetime1 8 zeal = 8 p suff]s no dim9ution4 7iii7 ,8 (fice4 ,:ile o!r prophets saw ,jehovah only 9 visions & dreams1 ,moses spake ) ,him m\? to m\?1 & 0 entru/$ ) ! :ole h\sehold ( ,god 7,heb4 iii4 #b1 #e74 ,he 0 at once ,deliv]]1 ,lawgiv]1 ,prie/1 ,tea*]1 ,lead]1 & ,judge4 ,8 prophetic gift controll$1 p]vad$1 inspir$1 & regulat$ all ^! functions1 & he 0 ?us an em95t type ( a /ill great] ,,prophet 7,deut4 xviii4 #ae1 #ah7 to be rais$ up to ,israel f among _! bre?r51 7i7 z a ,r$eem] ( 8 p2 7ii7 z a ,m$iator betwe5 !m & ,god2 7iii7 z a ,tea*] & ,lawgiv]2 7iv7 z receiv+ ! fulle/ communications f ,god2 7v7 z ! ,reveal] ( a new "n ( ,god2 7vi7 z ! f\nd] ( a new religi\s society4 ,see ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #bad2 ,article ,moses1 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,kurtz's ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 ,,iii4 #dgh2 ,davison ,on ,prophecy1 pp4 #aaj-aab4 ,,book ,,vi4 ,,jo%ua ,,& ,,! ,,conque/ ,,( ,,we/]n ,,pale/9e4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,! ,,passage ,,( ,,! ,,jordan ,,& ,,fall ,,( ,,j]i*o4 ,,jo%4 ,i4-,,vi4 ,b4,c4 #adea4 ,,jo%ua1 ! son ( ,nun1 ( ! p[]ful tribe ( ,ephraim1 _h1 z we h se51 be5 already select$ z ! successor ( ,moses1 & ! lead] ( ! ,israeliti% =ces4 ,:51 !re=e1 ! ?irty days ( m\rn+ = t em95t s]vant ( ,god 7 end$ 7,deut4 xxxiv4 #h71 he 0 enc\rag$ by ! ,"l to und]take ! task ( conque/1 :i* n[ devolv$ ^u him1 & 0 assur$ ( complete success1 if c>eful to obs]ve ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,law4 ,accord+ly prep>ations 7 made = ! ent]prise )\t delay2 provisions = ?ree days 7 issu$ to ! ho/1 & ! tribes ( ,reub51 ,gad1 & ,manasseh1 already locat$ on ! ea/]n side ( ! ,jordan1 7 rem9d$ ( _! promise to accompany _! bre?r51 & %>e ! p]ils & h>d%ips ( ! campaign4 ,illu/ration3 ,,! ,,holy ,,l& divid$ among ,,! ,,twelve ,,tribes ,/an=d's ,geographical ,e/abli%m5t ,london ,cambridge ,macmillan ,co4 ,! g5]al di/ribution ( ! nations n[ inhabit+ we/]n ,pale/9e has be5 already describ$#adc4 ,along ! valley ( ! ,jordan1 & a l>ge portion ( ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon1 z also ! sea-coa/1 dwelt ! ,,canaanites prop] or ,l[l&]s2 ! ,,jebusites held ! /rong =tress ( ,jebus 7,j]usalem72 ! ,,hittites ,hebron & its vic9ity2 betwe5 ! ,,hittites & ! ,dead ,sea 7 ! p[]ful & w>like ,,amorites or ,highl&]s2 ! ,,hivites occupi$ ! c\ntry ab\t ,gibeon & "u ,m\nt ,h]mon2 ! ,,p]izzites ! high pla9s "u ! range ( ,c>mel2 :ile 9 ! extreme nor? dwelt a p[]ful *ief1 :o bore ! h]$it>y "n ( ,,jab91 or ! wise4 ,8 =tress 0 at ,hazor1 some:]e on ! high gr\nd ov]look+ ! wat]s ( ,m]om1 a /rong & =tifi$ position1 & ! pr9cipal city ( t portion ( ! l&4 ,! fir/ /ep to any complete subjugation ( ! c\ntry 0 ! capture ( ! important city ( ,j]i*o1 situat$ imm$iately opposite ! camp ( ,jo%ua 9 a va/ grove ( noble palm-trees1 ne>ly ?ree miles broad1 & eight miles long1 :i* 8mu/ h recall$ to ! few survivors ( ! old g5]ation ( ! ,israelites ! magnific5t palm-groves ( ,egypt1 su* z may n[ be se5 /ret*+ along ! %ores ( ! ,nile at ,memphis#add40 ,x 0 a f5c$ city1 enclos$ by walls ( consid]able bread?1 0 ! resid5ce ( a k+1 & n only conta9$ %eep & ox51 b ab\nd$ 9 silv] & gold1 & vessels ( brass & iron 7,jo%4 vi4 #bd74 ,f its position x 0 ! key ( ,we/]n ,pale/9e1 & 8comm&$ ! two ma9 passes into ! ,c5tral ,m\nta9s40 ,! fir/ act ( ,jo%ua1 !re=e1 0 to s5d two spies to reconnoitre ?is important place4 ,sett+ out f ,%ittim1 or ! mead[s ( ,acacia1 & cross+ ! ,jordan1 !y effect$ _! entrance into ! h\se ( a woman nam$ ,rahab on ! city wall4 ,_! arrival 0 n unobs]v$1 & 0 report$ to ! k+ ( ,j]i*o4 ,he s5t to ,rahab's h\se1 & dem&$ _! surr5d]1 b %e _h already conceal$ h] visitors among ! flax-/alks spread out to dry on ! flat ro( ( h] h\se1 & :5 ! k+'s mess5g]s arriv$1 %e in=m$ !m t ! two m5 _h dep>t$1 & advis$ a spe$y pursuit4 ,misl$ by ?is in=mation1 ! (fic]s ( ! k+ w5t aft] !m 9 all ha/e1 :ile %e came up to ! spies ^u ! ro(1 & relat$ :at _h occurr$4 ,! t[nsfolk1 %e said1 _h he>d ( ! m>vell\s passage ( ! ,r$ ,sea1 & ( ! defeat ( ! great ,amorite *iefs on ! ea/ ( ,jordan1 & despair$ ( (f]+ any effectual resi/ance to a nation ?us visibly protect$ by a ,god p[]ful 9 heav5 above1 & 9 e>? b5ea? 7,jo%4 ii4 #aa74 ,^! fe>s %e h]self %>$1 & n[ (f]$ to assi/ !m 7,heb4 xi4 #ca1 ,jas4 ii4 #be7 9 escap+1 by lett+ !m d[n by a cord f h] w9d[1 t !y might fly to ! 8jagg$ range ( ! :ite lime/one m\nta9s#ade0 beh9d ! city1 & conceal !mselves = ?ree days till _! pursu]s 7 return$4 ,z a requital = ?is k9dness %e implor$ !m at ! capture ( ! city1 :i* %e reg>d$ z c]ta91 to sp>e h] life1 & ! lives ( h] fa!r & "m1 & all h] relatives4 ,to ?is ! spies ass5t$1 & hav+ agre$ t ! sc>let cord %\ld be b\nd 9 ! w9d[ :5ce !y effect$ _! escape1 to m>k out ! h\se to _! comrades1 & be a pl$ge ( its security1 suff]$ !mselves to be l[]$ d[n1 & 9 ! c\rse ( ?ree days1 aft] hid+ 9 ! m\nta9s1 once m cross$ ! ,jordan1 & ann\nc$ to ,jo%ua ! despond5cy ( ! p ( ,j]i*o4 ,e>ly !re=e ! next morn+ ! ,hebrew lead] broke up ! encampm5t on ! upp] t]races ( ,%ittim1 & desc5d$ to ! l[] banks ( ! ,jordan1 :]e ?ree days 7 sp5t 9 c]emonial purifications1 & 9 prep>+ = ! passage ( ! riv]4 ,! ,ark 0 to lead ! way borne by ! prie/s1 & ! p 7 to foll[ at a di/ance ( #bjjj cubits1 or ne>ly a mile1 & 7 assur$ t ! feet ( ! prie/s %\ld no soon] re/ 9 ! riv]1 ?an ! wat]s f ! s\? w\ld be cut (f f ! wat]s t came d[n f above1 & w\ld /& on a heap1 ?us at once af=d+ a passage1 & a pl$ge ( future & complete victory ov] all ! nations ( ,canaan 7,jo%4 iii4 #a-ac74 ,x 0 n[ ! "t ( h>ve/1 :i* rip5s ?ree weeks e>li] 9 ! pla9 ( ,j]i*o ?an 9 o!r p>ts ( ,pale/9e2 & ! ,jordan1 at ?is po9t ?ree qu>t]s ( a mile wide1 _h ov]fl[$ all its banks#adf4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,nisan1 ! sacr$ mon?1 & !re=e f\r days be=e ! ,fea/ ( ! ,passov]1 ! signal = ! passage 0 giv54 ,! prie/s advanc$ be>+ ! ,ark1 & pres5tly rea*$ ! brim or 8brok5 edge0 ( ,jordan 7,jo%4 iii4 #ae74 ,b no soon] 7 _! feet dipp$ 9 ! wat]1 ?an f> up ! riv]1 9 ,adam1 ! city :i* is beside ,z>etan1 t is1 ab\t ?irty miles f ! place :]e ! ,israelites 7 encamp$1 ! wat]s :i* ru%$ d[n f above /ood & rose up ^u a heap1 :ile ^? t came d[n t[>ds ! ,salt ,sea fail$1 & 7 cut (f 7,jo%4 iii4 #af74 ,?us f nor? to s\? ! wat]s 7 driv5 backw>ds 7,ps4 cxiv4 #c71 & ! dry riv]-b$ 0 expos$ to view4 ,into x ! prie/s desc5d$ be>+ ! ,ark1 & !re !y /ood firm & motionless1 z if on dry gr\nd4 ,mean:ile1 bel[ ! spot :]e !y /ood1 ! ho/1 probably at v>i\s po9ts1 ha/$ & pass$ ov] 7,jo%4 iv4 #aj71 l$ by ! tribes ( ,reub5 & ,gad1 & ! half-tribe ( ,manasseh1 ^: vangu>d am\nt$ to #dj1jjj m5 7 ,jo%4 iv4 #ab74 ,:5 at l5g? f ! deep b$ ( ! riv] all _h asc5d$ to ! des]t pla9s on ! fur!r side1 ,jo%ua gave ! signal to ! prie/s to come out ( ! riv]4 ,prec$$ by twelve *iefs ( ! tribes ) twelve huge /ones tak5 f ! b$ ( ! ,jordan1 :i* 7 set up z a memorial on ! upp] bank ( ! ,jordan valley1 !y mov$ f ! spot :]e !y _h /ood s long1 & no soon] _h !y rea*$ ! o!r side ?an ! wat]s ru%$ back to _! accu/om$ *annel1 & ! riv] ov]fl[$ its banks z be=e 7,jo%4 iv4 #ah74 ,intellig5ce ( ?is m>vell\s ev5t rea*$ ! e>s n only ( ! ,amorite m\nta9-*iefs1 b also ( ! ,canaanite l[l&]s on ! sea-coa/1 & fill$ !m ) ! utmo/ al>m1 _! he>t melt$1 nei!r 0 !re _s 9 !m any m4 ,no attack1 !re=e1 0 made ^u ! ,israelites1 :o 7 left 9 quiet possession ( _! advanc$ po/ on ! we/]n side ( ,jordan4 ,"h ! rite ( circumcision1 s long neglect$ dur+ _! des]t w&]+s1 0 p]=m$1 & 9 memory ( ?is removal ( ! reproa* ( _! uncircumcis$ /ate1 ! ris+ gr\nd ( _! encampm5t 0 call$ ,gilgal1 roll+ away 7,jo%4 v4 #i74 ,!y 7 n[ also 9 a condition to keep ! ,passov]1 :i* 0 duly celebrat$ on ! #ad? day ( ! mon? at ev5 on ! pla9s ( ,j]i*o1 & ! unleav5$ cakes prescrib$ = ?is ,fe/ival 7 made ( ! old corn ( ! l&1 & n ( ! manna1 :i* on ! next day entirely ceas$1 & ?us prov$ t _! des]t life 0 really ov] 7,jo%4 v4 #aj-ab74 ,! capture ( ,j]i*o 0 ! next /ep to be tak51 & :ile ,jo%ua 01 9 all probability1 deeply m$itat+ !reon1 !re appe>$ to him a ,man ) 8 sword drawn 9 8 h&1 :o 9 answ] to ! enquiries ( ! ,israelite lead] decl>$ himself to be ! ,pr9ce ( ! army ( ,jehovah#adg4 ,9 deep rev]5ce ,jo%ua fell on 8 face to ! gr\nd1 & 0 bidd5 to loose 8 %oes f (f 8 feet1 = ! place on :i* he /ood 0 holy gr\nd4 ,in/ructions 7 !n giv5 him respect+ ! me?od ( ! city's capture4 ,to m>k 9 ! /ronge/ mann] ! s+ul>ity ( ! campaign1 to di/+ui% x f any?+ t _h be5 kn[n be=e1 ! great fronti] =tress ( ! ,jordan valley 0 to fall 9 a way above all o!rs calculat$ to %[ t ! ,"l f\ght = ,israel4 ,once a day = six days ! ho/1 prec$$ by ! sacr$ ,ark & sev5 prie/s ea* bl[+ a trumpet ( ram's horn1 0 to m>* 9 procession r\nd ! city4 ,on ! sev5? day ! circuit 0 to be made sev5 times1 at ! conclusion ( :i* ! prie/s 7 to s\nd a long bla/ ) ! rams' horns4 ,?is 0 to be ! signal = a g5]al %\t1 on :i* ,jo%ua 0 assur$ t ! walls ( ,j]i*o w\ld fall d[n flat1 & ! ho/ w\ld be enabl$ to advance e man /raight be=e him into ! doom$ city4 ,once )9 x1 ! ,israelites 7 to consid] e ?+ save ! h\se & family ( ,rahab z devot$ to ,jehovah4 ,man & woman1 "y & old1 ox & %eep1 7 to be giv5 up to :olesale de/ruction1 & ! city itself 0 to be burnt ) fire1 & all t 0 !re91 save ! vessels ( gold & silv]1 ( brass & iron1 :i* 7 to be consecrat$ to ! s]vice ( ,jehovah4 ,accord+ly1 e>ly ! foll[+ morn+1 ! /range advance 0 ord]$4 ,fir/ w5t a select body ( arm$ m5 7,jo%4 vi4 #i71 !n foll[$ ! prie/s bl[+ ) ! trumpets1 next ! ,ark1 & la/ly ! vangu>d4 ,save ! bla/ ( ! trumpets1 !re 0 no w> cry ( ! troops1 no s\nd ev5 ( human voice4 ,once a day = six days ! /range procession pass$ r\nd ! city4 ,:at ! swords ( ! ,israelites c\ld effect _h already be5 prov$ 9 fi]ce conflicts ) ,sihon & ,og1 b n[ !y hung unus$ 9 _! %ea?s4 ,at e>ly dawn on ! sev5? day ! same procession w5t =?1 & compass$ ! city n once b sev5 times4 ,! la/ circuit complete1 ! prie/s s\nd$ a long cont9u$ bla/1 & on a giv5 signal f ,jo%ua1 ! great %\t ( ! entire army rose to heav54 ,imm$iately ! walls ( ,j]i*o fell d[n flat1 & ! ho/ advanc$ /raight into x1 & captur$ x4 ,9 ! h\se ( ,rahab h] fa!r & "m & o!r relatives 7 ga!r$ toge!r z _h be5 agre$1 & hav+ be5 id5tifi$ by ! spies1 7 l$ =? to a place ( safety )\t ! camp ( ,israel4 ,! re/ ( ! inhabitants )\t exception 7 sla9 ) ! edge ( ! sword2 ! city 0 burnt1 & ev]y?+ 0 consum$ save ! vessels ( gold & silv]1 ( brass & iron4 ,& n only 0 ! pr\d 8,city ( ,palm-trees0 ?us utt]ly de/roy$1 b ,jo%ua imprecat$ a solemn curse on any "o :o attempt$ to rebuild x1 he %\ld lay ! f\ndation !re( 9 8 fir/born1 & 9 8 y\nge/ son %\ld he set up ! gates ( x#adh 7,jo%4 vi4 #bf74 ,?us ! fir/ /ep 9 ! conque/ 0 br\ght to a successful end1 & ! mo/ important t[n 9 ! ,jordan valley1 ! key ( we/]n ,pale/9e1 0 9 ! h&s ( ! ,israelites4 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,conque/ ,,( ,,! ,,s\!rn ,,& ,,c5tral ,,m\nta9s4 ,,jo%4 ,,vii4-,,xi4 ,b4,c4 #adea4 ,,! passes into ! c5tral hills be+ ?us secur$1 ,jo%ua )\t delay s5t m5 to reconnoitre ! position ( ,,ai1 a royal city1 /rongly po/$ beside ,be?-av51 on ! ea/ side ( ,be!l1 8at ! head ( ! rav9es runn+ up f ! valley ( ! ,jordan40 ,! spies report$ x z easy ( capture1 & sugge/$ t two or ?ree ?\s& m5 w\ld be amply suffici5t = ! und]tak+4 ,act+ on _! advice ,jo%ua dispat*$ ! sugge/$ numb]1 :o advanc$ boldly up ! rav9e1 b only to meet ) an unexpect$ & disa/r\s repulse4 ,! m5 ( ,ai1 /rong 9 _! high position1 *as$ !m d[n ! 8/eep desc5t0 f ! gates1 & slew ab\t ?irty-six m54 ,?is unlook$-= rev]se excit$ ! pr(\nde/ despond5cy 9 ! ,israeliti% camp4 ,jo%ua & ! eld]s1 ) du/ ^u _! heads1 lay till ev5tide ^u ! gr\nd be=e ! ,ark1 :i* _h s lately be5 l$ triumphantly r\nd ,j]i*o1 anticipat$ no?+ less ?an a g5]al attack ( ! collect$ ,canaanites1 embold5$ by ! discomfiture ( ! p4 ,f ?is dejection !y 7 r\s$ by ! ,voice ( ! ,capta9 ( ! ,"l's ,ho/ in=m+ !m t ! ,israelites !mselves 7 ! cause ( ?is defeat2 !y _h n kept !mselves f ! accurs$ ?+ 9 ! devot$ city ( ,j]i*o1 b _h tak5 & conceal$ a portion ( ! spoil1 nor till atonem5t 0 made = ?is s91 c\ld !y expect any fur!r success to att5d _! arms4 ,on ! morr[1 !re=e1 all ,israel 0 assembl$ by _! tribes1 & an appeal 0 made to ! sacr$ ,lot to discov] ! (f5d]4 ,! tribe ( ,judah hav+ be5 tak51 its clans1 families1 & h\seholds 7 successively l$ =?1 & at l5g? ! transgressor 0 f\nd 9 ! p]son ( ,,a*an1 ! son ( ,c>mi4 ,adjur$ by ,jo%ua to make a full confession1 he own$ t f ! spoils ( ,j]i*o he _h secretly set aside a ri*ly ornam5t$ ,babyloni% or ,assyrian robe#adi1 #bjj %ekels ( silv]1 & a solid w$ge ( gold weigh+ #ej %ekels1 & _h hidd5 !m 9 ! gr\nd "u 8 t5t4 ,?i!r mess5g]s 7 s5t1 & !re ! /ol5 prop]ty 0 f\nd1 & spread be=e ! assembl$ ho/4 ,a*an 0 !n tak5 to a valley s\? or s\?-we/ ( ,j]i*o1 & !re /on$ to dea?1 toge!r ) 8 sons1 8 daught]s1 & all 8 family2 _! rema9s toge!r ) 8 t5t1 ! /ol5 prop]ty1 & all 8 possessions 7 !n burnt ) fire1 :ile a great m\nd ( /ones 0 set up ov] ! sc5e ( ! execution1 & ! valley 0 h5ce=? kn[n z t ( ,a*or 7tr\ble74 ,! ho/ 0 n[ 9 a position to resume ! attack ^u ,ai4 ,select+#aej #cj1jjj m5 f 8 =ces1 ,jo%ua set out f ,gilgal1 & on rea*+ ! neighb\rhood ( ! city deta*$ #e1jjj m5 to place !mselves dur+ ! night 9 ambu% beh9d x4 ,mean:ile he himself1 ) ! re/ ( 8 army1 took up 8 position on an em95ce ne> ! nor? side ( ! t[n4 ,e>ly ! foll[+ morn+ he desc5d$ into ! valley1 & ! k+ ( ,ai no soon] detect$ !m ?an he advanc$ ) all 8 =ces to ! enc\nt]4 ,!reupon ! ,israelites feign$ a retreat1 & 7 hotly pursu$ by _! foes t[>ds ! des]t ( ! ,jordan#aea1 :ile at ! signal ( ,jo%ua's uplift$ spe> ! ambuscade ru%$ into ,ai & set x on fire4 ,! smoke ( _! city asc5d+ up to heav5 0 ! fir/ ann\ncem5t to ! inhabitants ( ! success ( ! /ratagem practis$ by ! ,israelites4 ,attack$ be=e & beh9d !y 7 utt]ly r\t$1 & _! :ole population1 numb]+ #ab1jjj1 7 put to ! sword4 ,! city itself 0 sack$ & burnt1 & its k+ hav+ be5 tak5 prison] 0 hang$ ^u a tree till sunset1 :5 ! body 0 tak5 d[n1 & a huge heap ( /ones 0 pil$ up ov] 8 grave4 ,aft] ?is signal victory ! ,israeliti% lead] det]m9$ to take advantage ( ! t]ror :i* ! success ( 8 arms _h inspir$ 9 ! he>ts ( ! ,canaanites1 & c>ry out ! comm& ( ,moses#aeb t\*+ ! ratification ( ! ,law ) impos+ & solemn c]emonies1 on ! m\nta9s ,ebal & ,g]izim 7,deut4 xxvii474 ,f ,ai1 to ! nor? ( :i* ! ho/ _h already advanc$1 ,ebal 0 ab\t #bj miles di/ant4 ,?i!r accord+ly ! ho/ repair$2 an alt> ( unhewn /ones 0 erect$1 & burnt-(f]+s & peace-(f]+s 7 sacrific$ to ,jehovah4 ,! /ones 7 !n pla/]$ ) lime1 & ! words ( ! ,law1 probably ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts1 or ! ,bless+s & ,curs+s conta9$ 9 ,deut4 xxvii4 inscrib$ !reon#aec4 ,half ( ! assembl$ tribes !n asc5d$ ! summit ( ,ebal1 ! o!r half t ( ,g]izim4 ,9 ! int]m$iate valley#aed /ood ! prie/s & ,levites ) ! ,ark1 surr\nd$ by ! eld]s1 (fic]s1 & judges1 ) ,jo%ua at _! head4 ,( ! bless+s & curs+s ( ! ,law ea* 0 !n read al\d by ! ,levites1 & z !y read1 to ea* curse ! six tribes on ,ebal respond$ ) a unanim\s l\d ,am51 & to ea* bless+ ! assembl$ ?\s&s on ,g]izim simil>ly te/ifi$ _! acquiesc5ce#aee4 ,on _! return f ?is solemn ratification ( ! ,cov5ant ! ,israelites assembl$ at ,gilgal#aef4 ,"h !y 7 met by an embassy f ,,gibeon1 n[ ,el-,jib4 ,x 0 a royal city1 situat$ exactly 8opposite ! op5+ ( ! pass ( ,ai10 inhabit$ by ! comm]cial ,hivites1 & 0 at ?is "t ! head ( a small gr\p ( conf$]ate cities1 ,*ephirah1 ,be]o?1 & ,kirja?-je>im 7,jo%4 ix4 #ag74 ,al>m$ by ! successes ( ,jo%ua1 ! ,canaanite k+s ( ! hills1 ! valleys1 & ! sea-coa/ _h mu/]$ _! =ces = a g5]al attack ^u him4 ,9 ?is ! ,gibeonites _h resolv$ to take no "p1 b det]m9$ if possible to make a league ) ! ,israelites4 ,= ?is purpose !y s5t ambassadors array$ 9 old & tatt]$ g>m5ts & cl\t$ %oes1 c>ry+ old sacks ^u _! asses1 dry & m\ldy bread1 & goat-sk9 bottles pat*$ & %rivell$1 ! bett] to keep up ! appe>ance ( be+ toil-worn travell]s f a f> c\ntry 7,jo%4 ix4 #c-ac74 ,completely deceiv$ by ?is wily embassage1 )\t wait+ to take c\nsel ( ! ,"l1 ,jo%ua & ! pr9ces conclud$ a cov5ant ) !m1 & solemnly swore t !y w\ld sp>e _! lives4 ,)9 ?ree days1 h[ev]1 !y arriv$ 9 ! mid/ ( _! cities1 & asc]ta9$ t in/ead ( be+ v f> (f1 !y 7 _! ne> neighb\rs4 ,l\d 0 ! murmur+ ( ! p aga9/ _! *iefs1 :5 !y saw h[ !y _h be5 dup$4 ,b ! latt] nobly det]m9$ to abide by _! oa?s1 & 9 place ( putt+ ! ,gibeonites to dea? r$uc$ !m to ! condition ( bondm51 & made !m hew]s ( wood & draw]s ( wat] = ! congregation1 & = ! alt> ( ! ,"l#aeg4 ,mean:ile news ( ! capitulation ( ,gibeon hav+ rea*$ ! e>s ( ! s\!rn k+s1 !y resolv$ to attack ! recreant city1 & five p[]ful *iefs1 ! k+ ( ,,jebus1 ! k+ ( ,,hebron or ,,kirja?-,,arba1 ! k+ ( ,,j>mu?1 ! k+ ( ,,la*i%1 ! k+ ( ,,eglon1 m>*$ aga9/ x1 & comm5c$ a regul> siege4 ,9 _! al>m ! ,gibeonites s5t an urg5t message to ,jo%ua at ,gilgal1 bidd+ him slack n 8 h&1 b come to _! aid ) ! utmo/ spe$1 & deliv] !m f _! p[]ful foes4 ,p]ceiv+ t n a mom5t 0 to be lo/1 ,jo%ua in/antly array$ all 8 =ces1 & by a =c$ m>* sudd5ly bur/ ^u ! ,amorite k+s1 z !y lay encamp$ be=e ! city4 ,unable to (f] any effectual resi/ance to ?is utt]ly unexpect$ attack1 !y 7 helpless be=e ! ,hebrew lead]1 & ! ,"l :o f\ght = ,israel4 ,numb]s 7 slaught]$ at ,gibeon itself1 numb]s fl$ along ! rocky asc5t lead+ to ,upp] ,be?-horon 7! h\se ( ,caves71 ab\t f\r miles di/ant4 ,h5ce1 h[ev]1 !y 7 *as$ by ! triumphant ,israelites along ! r\gh desc5t lead+ to ,l[] ,be?-horon1 & !nce to ,azekah & ,makk$ah1 :5 a t]rific /orm bur/ =?2 ! ,"l ?und]$ out ( heav5 & ca/ d[n great hail/ones ^u ! fly+ ,canaanites1 s t !y 7 m :i* di$ ) ! hail/ones ?an !y :om ! *ildr5 ( ,israel slew ) ! sword 7,jo%4 x4 #aa74 ,/&+ on ! summit ( ,upp] ,be?-horon#aeh1 ,jo%ua wat*$ ! foe fly+ 9 helpless confusion t[>ds ! we/]n l[l&s4 ,! ,"l _h already deliv]$ !m into 8 h&s1 & "t only 0 ne$$ to r5d] ! r\t complete & enable 8 =ces to av5ge !mselves on _! enemies4 ,b ! day 0 f> advanc$1 & he fe>$ ! ,canaanites might yet make good _! escape4 ,9 ! sight1 !n1 ( all ,israel1 he cri$1 ,sun1 /& ?\ /ill ^u ,gibeon1 & ?\1 ,moon1 9 ! valley ( ,ajalon 7! place ( de] or gazelles74 ,& ! ,"l1 :o f\ght = ,israel1 he>k5$ to ! voice ( ,8 s]vant3 ! sun /ood /ill1 & ! moon /ay$1 & 9 ! l5g!n$ aft]noon ! pursuit 0 cont9u$ )\t pause or re/4 ,arriv$ at ,makk$ah1 some:]e 9 ! ,%ephelah or m>itime pla91 ! five k+s hid !mselves 9 a well-kn[n cave#aei %ad$ by trees4 ,b ?i!r also ! tide ( battle br\ght ! triumphant ,jo%ua1 :o bade 8 foll[]s only pause to roll great /ones to ! m\? ( ! cave1 & set m5 by x = to keep !m4 ,long] he w\ld n t>ry2 int5t ^u ! pursuit he urg$ 8 =ces to smite ! h9dmo/ ( _! foes1 & prev5t _! escap+ into _! cities4 ,8 words 7 obey$1 nor till !y _h made an end ( slay+ ! ,canaanites ) a great slaught] did ! pursu]s return to ,makk$ah4 ,"h a camp 0 =m$1 & ! m\? ( ! cave hav+ be5 op5$1 ! five k+s 7 dragg$ =? 9 ! sight ( ,jo%ua & all ! m5 ( ,israel4 ,z !y lay pro/rate ^u ! gr\nd1 ! ,israelite lead] bade ! capta9s ( ! m5 ( w> put _! feet on _! necks1 & !n smote !m1 & slew !m1 & hang$ !m ^u five trees1 until ! ev5+4 ,!n1 z ! sun w5t d[n ^u t memorable day1 l :i* 0 no day be=e or aft] x1 !y 7 tak5 d[n1 & flung into ! cave :]e !y _h va9ly tri$ to conceal !mselves1 great /ones 7 once m roll$ to its m\?1 & ! royal sepul*re 0 clos$ 7,jo%4 x4 #af-bg74 ,su* 0 ! issue ( ! ev5tful battle ( ,be?-horon4 ,x seal$ ! fate ( e important city ( s\!rn ,pale/9e4 ,"o aft] ano!r1 ,makk$ah & ,libnah1 ,la*i% & ,eglon1 ,hebron & ,debir fell be=e ! victori\s ,israelites4 ,f "o captur$ city !y pass$ on to ano!r conqu]+ & to conqu]1 till !y _h smitt5 all ! c\ntry ( ! hills & ( ! s\?1 & ( ! vale1 & ( ! spr+s f ,kade%-,b>nea 9 ! s\!rn des]t to ! c5tral pla9 ( ,esdraelon 7,jo%4 x4 #da74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,battle ,,( ,,m]om ,,& ,,division ,,( ,,! ,,l&4 ,,jo%4 ,,xi4-,,xxi4 ,b4,c4 #adej-addd4 ,,intellig5ce ( ! decisive battle ( ,be?-horon be=e long rea*$ ! e>s ( t p[]ful *ief 9 nor!rn ,pale/9e1 :o has be5 already m5tion$1 ,,jab91 ! ,wise1 ^: capital ,hazor 0 ! pr9cipal =tress 9 t "p ( ! c\ntry4 ,det]m9$ to make a la/ ef=t to defeat ! ,israelites he ralli$ r\nd 8 /&>d#afj n only ! *iefs 9 8 own imm$iate neighb\rhood1 b f ! pla9s s\? ( ! sea ( ,galilee1 or1 z x 0 !n call$1 ! sea ( ,*9n]e?1 f ! valley ( ! ,jordan1 ! m>itime pla9 ( ,dor1 & ! z yet unconqu]$ =tress ( ,jebus4 ,aga9 enc\rag$ by ! ,"l ) ! promise ( a decisive victory1 ,jo%ua did n %r9k f enc\nt]+ ?is =midable conf$]acy4 ,sett+ =? on a =c$ m>*1 he bur/ ^u ! comb9$ armies ( ! nor!rn *iefs1 z !y 7 encamp$ by ! wat]s ( ,m]om4 ,z be=e1 8 attack 0 irresi/ible4 ,! ,"l deliv]$ ! va/ ho/s ( ! foe into ! h&s ( ,israel1 :o smote !m ) great slaught]1 & *as$ !m z f> z ! fri5dly city ( great ,zidon on ! we/1 & ! valley ( ,mizpeh on ! ea/4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ occasion on :i* ! ,israelites enc\nt]$ ! horses & iron *>iots ( ! ,canaanites4 ,accord+ to ! special comm& ( _! lead] 7,jo%4 xi4 #f71 !y cut ! ham-/r+s ( _! horses1 s z to r5d] !m unfit = fur!r use1 & burnt ! *>iots ) fire4 ,hazor1 ! /ronghold ( ,jab91 0 captur$ & burnt1 its k+ & all its inhabitants 7 put to ! sword1 ! flocks & h]ds only be+ res]v$ z spoil = ! p4 ,! battle ( ,m]om 0 ! la/ ( ,jo%ua's record$ engagem5ts1 b a long w>1 consid]$ to h la/$ ne>ly sev5 ye>s1 n[ occupi$ 8 en]gies1 dur+ :i* he prov$ 8 fidelity to ! in/ructions giv5 by ! great ,lawgiv] ( ! nation4 ,z ! ,"l comm&$ ,moses ,8 s]vant1 s did ,moses comm& ,jo%ua1 & s did ,jo%ua1 till by ! "t he _h complet$ 8 campaigns1 six nations & ?irty-"o k+s _h swell$ ! roll ( 8 triumphs 7,jo%4 xi4 #ah-bc2 xii4 #bd74 ,at l5g?1 :5 he 0 old & /rick5 9 ye>s1 he 0 comm&$ to divide ! conqu]$ t]ritory among ! n9e tribes & ! half tribe ( ,manasseh4 ,! mode adopt$ 0 tw(old4 #a4 ,9 "s cases individual *iefs claim$ p>ticul> spots on ! score ( _! own pr[ess1 or putt+ !mselves at ! head ( arm$ pr$atory exp$itions conqu]$ c]ta9 portions ) ! sword4 ,! *ief in/ance ( ?is 0 af=d$ by ! ag$ compe] ( ,jo%ua1 ,,caleb ! son ( ,jephunneh1 :o n[ won di/9ction & r5[n = 8 own tribe ( ,judah4 ,=ty-five ye>s _h elaps$ s9ce z "o ( ! twelve spies 9 company ) ,jo%ua he _h come d[n ! ,valley ( ! ,clu/] to ,hebron1 ! =tress ( ! giant ,arba1 :]e !y ga!r$ ! enorm\s bun* ( ,syrian grapes4 ,on t memorable day ,moses _h rew>d$ 8 em95t fai?fulness by promis+ him ! l& :]eon 8 feet _h trod z an inh]itance = himself & 8 *ildr5 = ev] 7,num4 xiv4 #bc1 #bd2 ,jo%4 xiv4 #i74 ,?is w9d+ ,valley1 !n1 ( ! ,clu/]1 ?is m\nta9 7,jo%4 xiv4 #ab7 on :i* rose ! /ronghold ( ! ,anakims1 0 ! portion ,caleb desir$ = himself1 & h5ce ) ! ,div9e aid he v[$ to drive =? its gigantic possessors1 & take x = 8 own4 ,jo%ua will+ly grant$ 8 reque/1 & ! great w>rior ( ! tribe ( ,judah w5t up aga9/ ! city ( ,arba1 & drove out ! sons ( ,anak1 ,%e%ai1 ,ahiman1 & ,talmai4 ,!nce he proce$$ s\?w>d to ,,debir or ,kirja?-sephir#afa1 ! ,city ( ,books1 probably a sacr$ oracul> place1 & promis$ to give to its successful assailant 8 daught] ,a*sah 9 m>riage4 ,!reupon ,,o?niel 8 nephew1 or accord+ to o!rs 8 y\ng] bro!r1 attack$ & took ! =tress1 & won ! promis$ prize4 ,on ! way to ,o?niel's h\se1 ,a*sah dism\nt$ f ! ass on :i* %e rode1 & begg$ h] fa!r to give h] "s 8bett] h]itage ?an ! dry & ?ir/y fronti] ( ! des]t40 ,bel[ ! spot on :i* rose ! newly captur$ =tress 0 a bubbl+ rivulet1 fall+ into a ri* valley4 ,?\ ha/ giv5 me1 said %e1 a s\? l&1 give me also ! bubbl+ rills1 & he gave h] ! upp] & l[] bubbl+s1 & ?us ,hebron & ,debir ) ! ri* valley bel[ became ! inh]itance ( ! great w>rior ( ,judah1 & 0 long aft] kn[n by 8 "n 7#a ,sam4 xxv4 #c2 xxx4 #ad74 #b4 ,b ! m g5]al mode ( divid+ ! conqu]$ l&1 9 accordance ) ! ,div9e in/ructions1 0 by ca/+ lots be=e ! ,tab]nacle at ,%iloh#afb1 9 ! pres5ce ( ,jo%ua1 ! ,high-prie/1 & ! eld]s ( ! nation4 ,z ! di/ribution ( ! tribes ( ,,reub51 ,,gad1 & ! half-tribe ( ,,manasseh on ! ea/ ( ! ,jordan has be5 already describ$1 we may conf9e ourselves to ^? on ! we/]n side1 "u ! ?reefold division ( 7a7 ,! ,s\?1 7b7 ! ,c5tre1 7c7 ! ,nor?4 7a7 ,! ,s\?4 i4 ,! mo/ s\!rly fronti] 0 assign$ fir/ to ,judah b aft]w>ds to ,,simeon 7,jo%4 xix4 #i71 & is (t5 call$ 9 ,scripture ! ,s\? 7,jo%4 x4 #dj2 ,judg4 i4 #i74 ,l ,reub5 on ! ea/ ( ,jordan1 ,simeon 0 de/9$ to h little influ5ce on ! subsequ5t hi/ory1 to be divid$ 9 ,jacob & scatt]$ 9 ,israel 7,g54 xlix4 #e-g71 & to be con/antly expos$ to ! attacks ( ! ,amalekites & o!r nomadic tribes on its fronti] 7comp4 #a ,*ron4 iv4 #ci-dc74 ii4 ,next to ,simeon on ! ,nor? 0 ! t]ritory ( ! lion tribe ( ,,judah1 compris+ ! undulat+ pa/ure c\ntry ( ! ,s\?1 ! f]tile l[l& ( ! ,we/1 ! hill =tresses ( ! c5tre1 & ! wild des]t bord]+ on ! ,dead ,sea4 ,"p ( 8 inh]itance 0 f]tile1 & cov]$ ) corn fields & v9ey>ds 7,g54 xlix4 #aa71 "p 0 a wild c\ntry1 8! lair ( savage bea/s10 :]e amid/ cav]ns1 rav9es & m\nta9s1 ,judah1 true to ! description 9 ! bless+ ( ,jacob1 c\ld /oop d[n & c\* z a lion1 gu>d+ ! s\!rn fronti] ( ! ,promis$ ,l&4 iii4 ,nor?-ea/ ( ,judah 0 ! w>like little tribe 7,ps4 lxviii4 #bg2 #a ,sam4 ix4 #ba7 ( ,,b5jam91 fam\s = its ar*]s 7#b ,sam4 i4 #bb71 sl+]s 7,judg4 xx4 #af71 & left-h&$ w>riors 7,judg4 iii4 #ae2 xx4 #af74 ,its t]ritory 0 small1 be+ h>dly l>g] ?an ! c\nty ( ,middlesex1 b its position 0 ( great importance4 ,conta9+ num]\s r\nd$ hills#afc1 :i* pres5t$ fav\rable sites = /rong =tresses1 x comm&$ ! *ief passes lead+ d[n f ! c5tral hills to ! ,jordan on ! "o side1 & ! pla9s ( ,phili/ia on ! o!r4 ,9 ?is brok5 & hilly c\ntry ! tribe became w>like & indomitable1 rav5+ z a wolf 7,g54 xlix4 #bg74 iv4 ,compress$ into ! n>r[ space betwe5 ! nor?-we/]n hills ( ,judah & ! ,m$it]ranean 0 ! tribe ( ,,dan1 conta9+ )9 ! #ad miles f ,joppa to ,ekron "o ( ! mo/ f]tile tracts 9 ! l&1 ! corn-field & g>d5 ( s\!rn ,pale/9e4 ,b = ?is ri* prize x _h to cont5d fir/ ) ! ,amorites 7,judg4 i4 #cd71 & aft]w>ds ) ! ,phili/9es 7,judg4 xiv4 c471 & ev5tually1 z we %all see1 0 oblig$ to seek a new home 9 ! ,nor? 7,judg4 xviii4 #bg-bi74 7b7 ,! ,c5tre4 ,! c5tral portion ( ! ,holy ,l&1 ! ,sam>ia ( aft] ages1 0 assign$ to ! two bro!r tribes ( ! h\se ( ,joseph1 ,,ephraim & ,,manasseh4 ,( ?is t]ritory1 :i* may be r\ghly e/imat$ at #ee miles f ,e4 to ,w41 & #gj f ,n4 to ,s41 & :i* 0 ab\t equal 9 ext5t to ! c\nties ( ,norfolk & ,suffolk comb9$#afd1 7i7 ! m s\!rly portion 0 assign$ to ,jo%ua's own tribe ( ,,ephraim4 ,x ext5d$ z f> s\? z ,ramah & ,be!l )9 a few miles ( ,j]usalem1 & 0 ri* 9 f\nta9s & /reamlets1 9 8wide pla9s 9 ! he>ts ( m\nta9s1 & cont9u$ tracts ( vegetation10 9 corn-fields & or*>ds1 ! preci\s ?+s ( ! e>? & ! fulness !re(1 :i* ! ,lawgiv] invok$ on ! t5 ?\s&s ( ,ephraim 7,deut4 xxxiii4 #ac-ag71 & ( ^: fa!r ,jacob _h said t he %\ld be a fruitful b\gh1 a fruitful b\gh by a well 7,g54 xlix4 #bb74 7ii7 ,& z ! duty ( gu>d+ ! nor!rn outpo/s on ! ea/ ( ,jordan _h be5 assign$ to "o half ( ! tribe ( ,,manasseh1 s to ! rema9+ half on ! we/ 0 assign$ ! duty ( def5d+ ! passes into ! great pla9 ( ,jezreel4 ,its t]ritory /ret*$ we/w>ds to ! ,m$it]ranean & ! slopes ( ,c>mel1 b did n q rea* ! ,jordan on ! ,ea/4 7c7 ,! ,nor?4 ,! nor!rn portion ( ! ,holy ,l&1 ! ,galilee ( aft] times1 ext5d+ f ! range ( ,c>mel to ! m\nta9s ( ,lebanon1 0 assign$ to f\r tribes 8alli$ by bir?1 & companions on ! des]t m>*10 ,,issa*>1 ,,zebulun1 ,,a%]1 & ,,naphtali4 i4 ,! t]ritory ( ,,issa*> lay above t ( ,manasseh1 & exactly consi/$ ( ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon 7! ,greek =m ( ! ,hebrew ,jezreel1 ! se$-plot ( ,god74 ,! luxuriance ( ?is pla91! battle-field ( ,pale/9e#afe;is ! !me ( e travell]4 ,! soil yield$ corn & figs1 w9e & oil 7#a ,*r4 xii4 #dj71 ! /ately palm wav$ ov] ! villages1 & ! v we$s to ?is day te/ify to its extraord9>y f]tility4 ,"h ,issa*> rejoic$ 9 8 t5ts 7,deut4 xxxiii4 #ah1 #ai71 c\*$ d[n z ! /rong he-ass 7,g54 xlix4 #ad1 #ae7 us$ = burd5 & field-"w1 & see+ t re/ 0 good1 & ! l& t x 0 pleasant1 b[$ 8 %\ld] to be>1 & became a s]vant to ! tribute1 :i* v>i\s m>aud]s1 ,canaanites 7,judg4 iv4 #c1 #g71 ,midianites1 ,amalekites 7,judg4 vi4 #c1 #d71 ,phili/9es 7#a ,sam4 xxix4 #a2 xxxi4 #g-aj7 exact$1 bur/+ ?r\gh 8 fronti] op5 bo? on ! ea/ & we/1 & tempt$ by 8 luxuriant crops#aff4 ii4 ,imm$iately nor? ( ,issa*> 0 ! allotm5t ( ,,zebulun1 ext5d+ f ! ,sea ( ,*9n]e?#afg 7aft]w>ds ! ,lake ( ,g5nes>e?7 on ! ea/1 t[>ds ! ,m$it]ranean on ! we/4 ,besides ! f]tile pla9 ne> ! fi%]ies ( ! lake1 ?is tribe possess$ ! go+s out 7,deut4 xxxiii4 #ah71 ! outlet ( ! pla9 ( ,akka1 :]e x c\ld suck ( ! abundance ( ! seas4 iii4 ,! l& ( ,,naphtali /ret*$ f ! ,sea ( ,*9n]e? to ! valley :i* sep>ates ! ranges ( ,lebanon & ,anti-,lebanon1 & 0 "o ( ! mo/ d5sely wood$ di/ricts ( ! c\ntry2 its =e/s surpass$ ev5 ^? ( ,c>mel1 & ! l& has be5 describ$ z a 8natural p>k ( oaks & t]eb9?s40 ,its soil also 0 ri* & f]tile1 full ) ! bless+ ( ! ,"l 7,deut4 xxxiii4 #bc74 iv4 ,to ! ,we/ ( ,naphtali & re/+ on ! sea-%ore 0 ! lot ( ! tribe ( ,,a%]4 ,x 0 an important position1 includ+ ! creeks & h>b\rs 7,judg4 v4 #ag1 #ah7 on ! coa/1 & comm&+ all approa*es to ,pale/9e f ! sea on ! nor?4 ,its soil 0 pre-em95tly f]tile1 & well fulfill$ ! bless+s ( ,jacob & ,moses4 ,"h ,a%] c\ld dip 8 foot 9 ! oil ( 8 luxuriant olive-groves 7,deut4 xxxiii4 #bd71 fatt5 on ! bread1 ! fruit ( 8 ri* pla9s1 & ! royal da9ties 7,g54 xlix4 #bj71 ! produce ( 8 v9ey>ds & pa/ures1 :ile = or "u 8 %oes 7,deut4 xxxiii4 #be7 0 ! iron ore ( ,lebanon1 & ! brass1 or copp]1 ( ! neighb\r+ ,phnician settlem5ts#afh4 ,"o tribe alone receiv$ no %>e 9 ?is allotm5t4 ,l ,simeon1 b 9 a diff]5t s5se1 ! tribe ( ,,levi 0 to be divid$ 9 ,jacob & scatt]$ 9 ,israel 7,g54 xlix4 #g74 ,devot$ to ! s]vice ( ! sanctu>y & sacrificial & o!r m9i/rations1 ?is tribe dep5d$ = its ma9t5ance on ! ti!s ( ! produce ( l& & cattle 7,num4 xviii472 b besides ?is1 f ea* tribe1 f\r cities & _! suburban pa/ures1 or =ty-eight 9 all1 7 set ap>t = x1 & among/ ^! 7 includ$ ! six cities ( ,refuge1 ?ree on ea* side ( ! ,jordan1 ,on ! ,we/4 #a4 ,k$e% 9 ,naphtali4 #b4 ,%e*em 9 ,mt ,ephraim4 #c4 ,hebron 9 ,judah4 ,on ! ,ea/4 #d4 ,golan 9 ,ba%an4 #e4 ,ramo?-,gilead 9 ,gad4 #f4 ,bez] 9 ,reub54 ,! division ( ! ,promis$ ,l& be+ ?us conclud$1 & 8 own inh]itance hav+ be5 assign$ to him at ,timna?-s]ah 9 ,m\nt ,ephraim1 :]e he built a city & settl$ among/ ! p he _h l$ s prud5tly1 ,jo%ua summon$ ! tribes ( ,reub51 ,gad1 & ! half tribe ( ,manasseh1 & hav+ comm5d$ !m = _! brav]y & fidelity1 gave !m 8 bless+1 & bade !m return to _! own settlem5ts beyond ! ,jordan 7,jo%4 xxii4 #a-f74 ,accord+ly ^! tribes dep>t$4 ,b :ile yet on ! we/]n side ( ! riv] !y set up a great ,alt>1 n inde$ = burnt-(f]+ or = sacrifice1 :i* c\ld only be pres5t$ at ! ,braz5 ,alt> ( ! ,tab]nacle at ,%iloh 7,lev4 xvii4 #h1 #i2 ,deut4 xii4 #d-bi71 b z a /&+ witness to all g5]ations1 t ?\gh p>t$ by t riv]1 !y 7 n sund]$ 9 religion or national int]e/s f _! we/]n bre?r54 ,no soon]1 h[ev]1 0 ! erection ( ?is alt> ann\nc$ to ! o!r tribes1 ?an !y assembl$ at ,%iloh1 & made w> ^u _! bre?r51 :om !y deem$ guilty ( apo/asy4 ,b fir/1 !y prud5tly resolv$ to s5d an embassy1 ) ,ph9ehas & t5 pr9ces at its head1 to try ! effect ( a fri5dly expo/ulation4 ,ph9ehas accord+ly set out & laid be=e !m ! compla9t ( _! bre?r54 ,:at trespass1 he ask$1 0 ?is ( :i* !y 7 guilty 9 build+ ?is alt>8 ,_h !y =gott5 ! judgm5ts ! nation _h incurr$ by _! s9 9 ! matt] ( ,baal-,peor1 or ! tr\ble ! nation suff]$ 9 consequ5ce ( ! trespass ( ,a*an8 ,:at1 !n1 did !y mean by ?is turn+ away f foll[+ ! ,"l1 & expos+ ! :ole p to ,8 des]v$ wra?8 ,/>tl$ at ?is suspicion ( fai?lessness1 ! two tribes & a half reit]at$ ! mo/ solemn prote/ations ( _! innoc5ce4 ,! ,alt> !y _h erect$ 0 n int5d$ = any sacrificial purposes :atsoev]4 ,x 0 simply an ,alt> ( ,memorial1 a ,te/imony to future g5]ations t !y _h ! same "p & lot 9 ! int]e/s ( ! nation z _! bre?r5 on ! we/ ( ,jordan4 ,ev5 ! zeal\s ,ph9ehas c\ld n b be satisfi$ ) ?is explanation4 ,x 0 no apo/asy or rebellion1 b at ! wor/ an error 9 judgm5t4 ,& ! embassy return$ ) ! joyful intellig5ce t !re 7 no gr\nds = a qu>rel or an appeal to arms1 :ile ! two tribes & a half1 hav+ nam$ ! alt> ,,ed1 or a ,witness1 cont9u$ _! j\rney to _! ea/]n homes1 :]e !y settl$ d[n 9 ! t]ritories assign$ !m by ,moses4 ,& n[ at l5g? ! l& _h re/4 ,! tribes ea/ & we/ ( ,jordan e/abli%$ !mselves 9 ! l&s ( ! hea!n1 & inh]it$ ! lab\r ( ! p 7,ps4 cv4 #dd74 ,be=e long ,jo%ua1 already /rick5 9 age1 became aw>e t ! day 0 at h& :5 he mu/ g ! way ( all ! e>?4 ,summon+1 !re=e1 ! tribes ( ,israel1 ) _! eld]s1 _! judges1 & _! (fic]s to ,%e*em1 a spot consecrat$ by ! rema9s ( ,joseph 7,jo%4 xxiv4 #cc71 & ! national acceptance ( ! bless+s & curs+s ( ! law 7,jo%4 viii4 #cj-ce71 he = ! la/ "t exhort$ ! nation to fai?fulness to ,jehovah4 ,he review$ _! hi/ory f ! day t _! fa!rs dwelt on ! o!r side ( ! ,euphrates 9 ! old "t until n[1 :5 ! ,"l _h giv5 !m cities :i* !y build$ n1 v9ey>ds & olivey>ds :i* !y plant$ n4 ,! call ( ,abraham1 ! desc5t ( ,jacob into ,egypt1 ! wond]s ( ! ,exodus1 ! des]t w&]+s1 ! conque/ ( ! ,amorites on ! ea/ ( ,jordan1 ( ! ,canaanites on ?is1 all ^! great ev5ts 9 _! hi/ory 7 review$1 & !n ! ag$ ,*ief solemnly bade !m *oose :om !y w\ld s]ve1 ,jehovah :o _h done s great ?+s = !m1 or ! gods ( _! fa!rs & ( ! nations 9 ^: l& !y dwelt4 ,!reupon ! p solemnly r5ew$ ! ,cov5ant !y _h be=e made on ! same spot1 & z an abid+ memorial ( _! promise ,jo%ua set up a ,/one ,pill> "u a sacr$ oak ( ,abraham & ,jacob#afi1 & wrote out ! words ( ! ,cov5ant 9 ! ,book ( ! ,law ( ,god 7,jo%4 xxiv4 #bf74 ,?is done1 he bade e man dep>t unto 8 inh]itance1 & %ortly aft]w>ds1 at ! age ( #aaj1 ?is dev\t1 blameless1 fe>less w>rior di$1 & 0 buri$ 9 ! bord] ( 8 inh]itance 9 ,timna?-s]ah#agj 7,jo%4 xxiv4 #cj74 ,,book ,,vii4 ,,p]iod ,,( ,,! ,,judges4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,ev5ts ,,subsequ5t ,,to ,,! ,,dea? ,,( ,,jo%ua4 ,,judg4 ,i4 ,b4,c4 ,,circ4 #adbe4 ,,! position ( ! ,israelites at ! dea? ( ,jo%ua 0 em95tly fav\rable4 ,a nation ( freem51 entru/$ at ,s9ai ) ! 8,oracles ( ,god10 !y 7 n[ 9 possession ( ! ,promis$ ,l&4 ,?\gh _! late lead] _h n appo9t$ any successor to ^? extraord9>y functions he _h reta9$ ?r\gh\t 8 life1 a complete =m ( gov]nm5t _h always obta9$ among/ !m ev] s9ce !y became a nation 9 ,egypt4 ,?is 0 ma9ly kept up by ! *iefs ( ! sev]al tribes1 ! heads ( ! great families or clans1 & ! heads ( h\ses4 7,comp4 ,jo%4 viii4 #cc2 xxiii4 #b2 xxiv4 #a47 ,god ,himself 0 _! ,k+1 & 9 a s5sible & liv+ pres5ce manife/$ ,himself at ! ,tab]nacle n[ set up at ,%iloh1 & reveal$ ,8 w ?r\gh ! m$iation ( ! ,high-prie/4 ,b ?\gh _! position 0 "o ( great privileges & bless+s1 x 0 none ! less "o ( trial & probation4 ,! purposes = :i* ! ,v9e ( ,israel _h be5 call$ out ( ,egypt 7,ps4 lxxx4 #h7 & plant$ 9 ?is goodly l& c\ld n be fulfill$ )\t tr\ble & ex]tion4 ,!re 7 enemies )\t & )9 _! newly-acquir$ t]ritory1 ready at ! fir/ opportunity to attempt its recov]y f _! h&s4 ,if !y 7 secure f _! old oppressors ! ,egyptians1 yet on ! s\? & s\?-ea/ ! ,midianites & ,amalekites 7 only too likely to attack a p1 ^: late victories mu/ h be5 a cont9ual s\rce ( jeal\sy2 :ile on ! nor?-ea/ 7 =midable *iefs1 :o might1 z 9 ! days ( _! =efa!r ,abraham#aga1 sweep d[n ^u ! c\ntry beyond ! ,jordan1 & griev\sly h>ass ! ea/]n tribes4 ,moreov]1 ext5sive z ! conque/s ( ,jo%ua _h be51 !y _h n a*iev$ nor 7 !y int5d$ to a*ieve ! entire extirpation ( ! ,canaanites4 ,! conqu]$ population reta9$ l>ge tracts & important positions 9 ! v he>t ( ! c\ntry4 ,! ,phili/9es reta9$ ! f]tile pla9 ( ! ,%ephelah 9 ! s\?-we/2 ! almo/ impregnable =tress ( ,jebus /ill rema9$ unconqu]$ on ! v bord] ( ,judah2 well nigh ! entire sea-coa/ f ,dor to ,sidon 0 9 ! h&s ( ! ,phnicians2 ! /rong t[ns ( ,be?-%ean1 ( ,taana*1 & ,megiddo 7 /ill held by ! ,canaanites 9 ! f]tile pla9 ( ,jezreel2 :ile on ! nor? /ill l+]$ =midable remnants ( ! great conf$]acy "u ,jab94 ,^! nations _h n be5 driv5 out ha/ily1 b _h be5 left to te/ & prove ! fidelity ( ! g5]ation t _h n kn[n ! w>s ( ,canaan 7,judg4 ii4 #bb71 & ! duty ( subjugat+ !m _h be5 solemnly en=c$ by ,jo%ua 9 8 la/ address to ! assembl$ tribes 7,jo%4 xxiii4 #e-aj74 ,accord+ly we f9d t all ! days ( ! eld]s t outliv$ ,jo%ua1 ! nation did n =get its vocation1 b c>ri$ on ! "w to :i* x _h be5 call$ 7,judg4 ii4 #g74 #a4 ,?us ,judah1 ^: conque/ ( ,hebron & its vic9ity has be5 already relat$1 9 alliance ) ! neighb\r+ tribe ( ,simeon1 attack$ ,bezek1 slew #aj1jjj ( its ,canaanite & ,p]izzite inhabitants1 & captur$ its f]oci\s k+ ,adoni-bezek1 ^: cruel mutilation ( sev5ty vassal pr9ces gives u an insight into ! "* ( ! native *iefs1 :om ,israel 0 commission$ to expel 7,judg4 i4 #f1 #g74 ,z he _h done to o!rs1 s ,judah did to him4 ,!y cut (f 8 ?umbs & 8 great toes1 & c>ri$ him captive to ,j]usalem1 i4e4 to ! ,l[] ,city1 :i* 0 tak51 & set on fire4 ,b ! ,upp] ,city resi/$ all _! ef=ts1 z aft]w>ds ^? ( ! tribe ( ,b5jam9 7,judg4 i4 #baagb74 ,!y 7 m successful1 h[ev]1 9 o!r places1 & r$uc$ num]\s cities ( ! ,canaanites 9 ! c5tral m\nta9s1 ! s\!rn des]t1 & ! l[ c\ntry ( ! we/ 7,judg4 i4 #ag1 #ah74 #b4 ,! p[]ful h\se ( ,joseph 0 n beh9d-h& 9 foll[+ ! example ( ! lion-tribe ( ,judah4 ,!y s5t spies to descry ! t[n ( ,luz1 :o see+ a man com+ f !nce1 seiz$ him1 b cons5t$ to sp>e 8 life & t ( 8 family on condition t he %ew$ !m ! entrance1 on asc]ta9+ :i*1 !y smote ! place ) ! edge ( ! sword4 ,?us 9 addition to ,%e*em1 ! h\se ( ,joseph became possess$ ( ano!r spot consecrat$ by ! mo/ sacr$ associations1 ev5 ! t[n1 ne> :i* 0 ! /one ,pill> _! fa!r ,jacob _h set up on 8 way to ,padan-,aram1 & call$ ! place ,be?-el1 ! ,h\se ( ,god 7,judg4 i4 #bb-bf74 ,b !y 7 n simil>ly successful 9 expell+ ! ,canaanites f ,gez] ne> l[] ,be?-horon 7,judg4 i4 #bi71 or f _! /rongholds 9 ! pla9 ( ,jezreel1 ,taana*1 ,megiddo1 & ,be?-%ean4 ,in/ead ( utt]ly driv+ !m out1 !y put !m "u tribute1 z also ! ,amorites1 :o succe$$ 9 ?ru/+ ! *ildr5 ( ,dan f ! f]tile l[l& ( ! sea-coa/ into ! m\nta9s1 to be !mselves dispossess$ 9 turn by ! ,phili/9es 7,judg4 i4 #cd1 #ce74 #c4 ,simil> decl5sions f ! /rict l9e ( duty m>k$ ! conduct ( o!r tribes4 ,zebulun cont5t$ itself ) m]ely impos+ tribute on ! nations )9 its bord]s2 ,a%] made no attempt to expel ! p[]ful ,phnicians on ! sea-coa/ f ,ac*o to ,zidon1 or f _! m inl& settlem5ts2 & ,naphtali sp>$ ! inhabitants ( ! f5c$ cities ( ,be?-%eme% & ,be?-ana? 7,judg4 i4 #cj-cc74 ,?is neglect ( an obvi\s duty soon l$ to worse results4 ,contr>y to ! express comm&s ( ! ,law1 & ! repeat$ exhortations ( ,moses & ,jo%ua1 ! ,israelites began to make leagues ) ! hea!n nations4 ,leagues ) nations l$ to m>riages ) individuals1 & ^! to _! natural consequ5ces4 ,_! new relatives invit$ ! ,israelites to _! idolatr\s fe/ivals1 :]e ! consecrat$ lic5ti\sness gratifi$ _! s5sual appetites1 & be=e long !re arose a g5]ation1 :i* knew n ! ,"l1 nor yet ! works :i* ,he _h done = ,israel 7,judg4 ii4 #aj74 ,=gett+ ,him :o _h done s great ?+s = !m1 !y b[$ !mselves to /range gods1 & practis$ ! wor/ abom9ations1 ev5 sacrific+ _! sons & _! daught]s to ,baal & ,a%t>o? 7,ps4 cvi4 #cg1 #ch2 ,judg4 ii4 #ac74 ,?is gradual spread ( idolatry1 & z a natural consequ5ce1 ( moral & social deg5]acy1 is /rik+ly illu/rat$ by two incid5ts record$ 9 ! la/ five *apt]s ( ! ,book ( ,judges1 :i* seem to h be5 ins]t$ = ?is v purpose z a k9d ( app5dix to t ,book#agc4 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,micah ,,& ,,! ,,danites1 ,,! ,,tribal ,,w>4 ,,judg4 ,,xvii4-,,xxi4 ,b4,c4 ,,circ4 #adjf4 ,,!re 0 liv+ ab\t tw5ty ye>s aft] ! dea? ( ,jo%ua 9 ,m\nt ,ephraim 9 c5tral ,pale/9e a man nam$ ,,micah1 ^: "m "o day lo/ #aajj %ekels ( silv]4 ,s t]rible 0 ! curse %e imprecat$ on ! ?ief1 t h] son 9 al>m confess$ t he _h ab/ract$ ! money4 ,in/ead ( reproa*+ him1 8 "m !reupon in=m$ him t %e _h d$icat$ ?is sum1 probably ! sav+s ( a lifetime#agd1 to ! ,"l1 to make a grav5 & a molt5 image4 ,^u ?is ,micah re/or$ ! money to 8 "m1 :o s5t #bjj %ekels to a f\nd] = ! purpose ( fa%ion+ ! idol4 ,:5 made1 x 0 set up 9 ,micah's h\se1 & he consecrat$ "o ( 8 sons z prie/1 & array$ him 9 a sacr$ ve/m5t1 probably made 9 imitation ( ! ephod ( ! ,high-prie/4 ,n satisfi$1 h[ev]1 ) ! m9i/rations ( 8 son1 on ! arrival ( a "y ,levite ( ,be?lehem 9 ,juda1 travell+1 probably1 9 se>* ( employm5t z a tea*] ( ! ,law1 he p]suad$ him also to become 8 prie/1 & agre$ to give him #aj %ekels ( silv] a-ye>1 suitable sac]dotal ve/m5ts1 & 8 liv+4 ,on ^! t]ms ! ,levite 0 cont5t to dwell ) him1 became 8 prie/1 & 0 unto him z "o ( 8 sons4 ,soon aft] ?is x happ5$ t ! tribe ( ,dan be+ /ill h>d press$ by ! ,amorites#age1 & desir\s ( an addition to _! t]ritory1 s5t five spies f two t[ns 9 ! l[ c\ntry to discov] a new & advantage\s settlem5t4 ,! spies set out1 & on _! way came to ,m\nt ,ephraim1 :]e !y obta9$ a lodg+ 9 ! h\se ( ,micah4 ,recogniz+ ! voice ( ! "y ,levite1 !y enquir$ ! cause ( 8 pres5ce !re1 & on asc]ta9+ ! position he held1 begg$ him to ask c\nsel ( ,jehovah z to ! success ( _! exp$ition4 ,! ,levite did s1 & ! answ] 0 propiti\s4 ,!reupon ! spies resum$ _! j\rney1 & track+ ! ,jordan to its s\rce beyond ! wat]s ( ,m]om1 came to an em95ce on :i* rose ! t[n ( ,lai% 7,tell el-,kdy71 a colony f ,sidon1 ^: inhabitants1 8sep>at$ f _! "m-city#agf by ! huge mass ( ,lebanon & half ( ,anti-,lebanon10 dwelt quiet & secure 7,judg4 xviii4 #g7 9 ! enjoym5t ( ! w>m climate & exquisite sc5]y1 & till+ ! f]tile soil irrigat$ by _m /reams4 ,! spies m>k$ ! spot1 & on _! return bade _! bre?r5 arise1 & take possession ( a place :]e !re 0 no want ( any?+ t is 9 ! e>? 7,judg4 xviii4 #aj74 ,^u ?is1 six hundr$ ,danites f ,zorah & ,e%taol gird$ on _! weapons ( w>1 & w5t up & encamp$ at a spot beh9d ,kirja?-je>im1 :i* ?\gh x belong$ to ,judah1 !y nam$ ,mahaneh-,dan1 or ! ,camp ( ,dan4 ,!nce !y asc5d$ into ! m\nta9-range ( ,ephraim1 & l ! spies be=e !m1 drew ne> ! h\se ( ,micah4 ,in=m$ t "h !re 0 an ephod & t]aphim1 a grav5 image & a molt5 image1 ! six hundr$ w>riors took _! /& by ! gateway lead+ into ! c\rt1 & engag$ ! ,levite 9 conv]sation1 :ile ! spies asc5d$ into ! sanctu>y1 & /ole away ! images ) ! sac]dotal ve/m5ts4 ,on re-appe>+1 ! ,levite tri$ to expo/ulate1 b 0 spe$ily bidd5 to hold 8 peace1 & )\t mu* difficulty suff]$ himself to be p]suad$ t x w\ld be bett] to accompany !m1 & in/ead ( be+ a prie/ unto "o man1 to become a prie/ unto a tribe & a family 9 ,israel 7,judg4 xviii4 #ai74 ,) su* secrecy 0 _! dep>ture effect$1 t ! ,danites _h got a good way f ! h\se ( ,micah1 be=e ! latt] became aw>e ( ! griev\s wrong he _h su/a9$4 ,ga!r+ toge!r ! inhabitants ( ! h\ses1 :i* _h gradually clu/]$ r\nd 8 idolatr\s sanctu>y1 he pursu$ aft] ! rov+ w>riors4 ,b x 0 9 va9 t he gave v5t to 8 grief & rage4 ,! spoil]s only mock$ him1 & bade him take c>e he did n lose 8 life z well z 8 gods2 consequ5tly he 0 fa9 to return to 8 rifl$ sanctu>y1 :ile ! six hundr$ held on _! way nor?w>d4 ,rea*+ ! s\rce ( ! ,jordan f> up 9 ! nor!rn m\nta9s1 !y f\nd ! t[n ( ,lai% j z ! spies _h describ$ x4 ,f> f its "m-city1 ! c>eless colony _h no deliv]] 9 its h\r ( p]il4 ,)\t w>n+ ! spoil]s bur/ ^u x1 scal$ its walls1 set x on fire1 & massacr$ its inhabitants1 m51 wom5 & *ildr5 )\t m]cy4 ,!y aft]w>ds rebuilt x1 call$ x ,dan aft] ! "n ( ,dan _! fa!r1 & !re set up ! images !y _h tak5 f ,micah4 ,!re too ! "y ,levite1 :o1 x seems1 0 no unimportant p]sonage1 b no o!r ?an ,jona?an1 ! son ( ,g]%om1 ! son ( ! great lawgiv] ,moses#agg1 m9i/]$ at ?is new sanctu>y1 & 8 desc5dants rema9$ till ! ,captivity 7,judg4 xviii4 #ad-ca74 ,if any pro( 7 want+ ( ! association ( religi\s ) moral decl5sion at ?is p]iod1 x is suppli$ by ! biography ( ano!r ,levite1 :i* is also giv5 9 ^! conclud+ *apt]s ( ! ,book ( ,judges4 #b4 ,?is ,levite1 :o1 l ! o!r1 dwelt on ! edge ( ,m\nt ,ephraim1 took him a concub9e out ( ,be?lehem-,judah1 :o prov$ fai?less1 & return$ to h] fa!r's h\se4 ,on ?is h] husb& w5t 9 que/ ( h]1 & 0 receiv$ by h] fa!r ) true ,ea/]n hospitality4 ,z ! fif? day decl9$ aft] 8 arrival1 resi/+ ! importunities ( 8 fa!r-9-law :o w\ld h _h him /ay long]1 he rose up to return1 & z night fell drew ne> ! t[n ( ,jebus1 :i* /ill rema9$ 9 ! h&s ( its ,canaanite inhabitants4 ,reject+ ! advice ( 8 s]vant to lodge !re dur+ ! night1 he press$ on1 & x 0 already d>k :5 he rea*$ ,gibeah 9 ,b5jam94 ,z he 0 sitt+ 9 ! /reets ( ! t[n await+ an (f] ( %elt]1 an old man approa*$ com+ f 8 "w 9 ! fields4 ,8 home1 too1 0 9 ,m\nt ,ephraim1 b he 0 soj\rn+ at ,gibeah1 & tak+ compassion on ! homeless condition ( ! ,levite he br\ght him into 8 h\se1 & gave him a lodg+ = ! night4 ,z !y sat at meat1 c]ta9 ( ! l[e/ inhabitants ( ! place set ^u ! h\se1 & treat$ ! ,levite's concub9e ) su* viol5ce1 t 9 ! morn+ :5 he arose he f\nd h] ly+ dead be=e ! door4 ,enrag$ at ?is savage act he took h] home1 & !re ) 8 knife divid$ h] toge!r ) h] bones into twelve pieces1 & s5t !m among ! twelve tribes4 ,?is f]oci\s summons to v5geance r\s$ all ,israel z "o man 7,judg4 xx4 #a74 ,ev5 ! tribes beyond ! ,jordan assembl$ ) ! re/ ( _! bre?r51 & #djj1jjj w>riors met at ,mizpeh 9 ,b5jam91 a =tifi$ em95ce a little to ! nor? ( ,jebus1 & li/5$ to ! ,levite :ile he rec\nt$ ! d>k tale ( outrage 7,judg4 xx4 #b-f74 ,! recital excit$ /ill great] indignation1 & all ! p knit toge!r z "o man b\nd !mselves by a solemn v[ nev] to return to _! homes till !y _h tak5 deep v5geance on ! inhabitants ( ,gibeah = ! disgrace !y _h br\ght ^u ,israel4 ,mess5g]s 7 accord+ly s5t ?r\gh ! t]ritory ( ,b5jam9 dem&+ _! surr5d]4 ,?is ! ,b5jamites absolutely refus$1 & mak+ ! cause ( ,gibeah _! own1 prep>$ to enc\nt] ! m5 ( ,israel ) all _! =ces1 am\nt+ to #bf1jjj1 toge!r ) ! #gjj w>riors ( ,gibeah1 *os5 m51 left-h&$1 e "o ( :om c\ld sl+ /ones at an hair bread?1 & n miss 7,judg4 xx4 #af74 ,9 ?is juncture1 in/ead ( consult+ ! ,div9e ,w :e!r !y %\ld emb>k 9 ?is w> at all1 ! indignant tribes hav+ already decid$ on ! campaign only s\ght to "k :o %\ld take ! lead4 ,judah 0 ! tribe indicat$ by ! ,div9e response1 & 9 ! engagem5t t ensu$1 ! ,israelites 7 defeat$ ) a loss ( upw>ds ( #bb1jjj m54 ,on ! day foll[+ !y r5ew$ ! attack1 b only to su/a9 a second rev]se & a loss ( #ah1jjj ( _! be/ troops4 ,9 ! greate/ di/ress at ?is d\ble defeat1 ! elev5 tribes assembl$ at ,be!l1 fa/$ ! :ole day until ! ev5+1 & (f]$ burnt-(f]+s & peace-(f]+s be=e ! ,"l4 ,!n ,ph9ehas1 :o _h l$ ! sacr$ w> aga9/ ! ,midianites1 enquir$ :e!r a ?ird engagem5t %\ld be haz>d$1 & 9 reply 0 bidd5 to g up1 = ?is "t ! ,"l w\ld deliv] ,b5jam9 into _! h& 7,judg4 xx4 #bh74 ,!reupon x 0 resolv$ to repeat ! tactics s successful at ,ai4 ,an ambuscade 0 plant$ beh9d ,gibeah1 & on ! desc5t ( ! ,b5jamites a flight 0 feign$ to draw !m f ! t[n t[>ds a spot1 :]e ! road divid$ into two pa?s1 ! "o lead+ to ,be!l1 ! o!r to ,gibeah-9-!-,field1 probably ! mod]n ,jeba4 ,unconsci\s ( _! dang] ! ,b5jamites suff]$ !mselves to be decoy$ f ! t[n1 & slew ab\t #cj ( _! foes4 ,mean:ile ! ambuscade arose1 & bur/+ on ! def5celess t[n1 put ! inhabitants to ! sword4 ,a great pill> ( flame & smoke signall$ to ! re/ ( ! army ! success ( ! /ratagem1 & ! ,b5jamites at la/ awak5$ to _! dang] fl$ ea/w>d to ! des]t region bord]+ on ! ,jordan valley4 ,b _! foes n[ turn$1 & inclos+ !m r\nd ab\t 7,judg4 xx4 #dc71 trode !m d[n1 & slew #be1jjj4 ,f ?is indiscrim9ate massacre only #fjj ( ! ,b5jamites effect$ _! escape to ! cliff ( ,rimmon1 an inaccessible natural =tress situat$ ab\t #g miles nor?-ea/ ( ,gibeah1 & ov]hang+ ! wild region bord]+ on ! ,jordan4 ,"h !y entr5*$ !mselves = a space ( f\r mon?s1 :ile ! elev5 tribes n cont5t ) fir+ & ravag+ e t[n 9 ! t]ritory ( ,b5jam91 b\nd !mselves by a v[ to ab/a9 f all int]m>riage ) !m4 ,regret1 h[ev]1 = ! almo/ entire ext9ction ( a tribe 9 ,israel subsequ5tly s(t5$ _! he>ts1 & by a curi\s /ratagem *>act]i/ic ( ?is tr\bl$ p]iod1 :5 !re 0 no k+ 9 ,israel1 & e man did t :i* 0 "r 9 8 own eyes 7,judg4 xxi4 #be71 !y enquir$ :e!r any city _h fail$ to take "p 9 ! late tribal w>4 ,!reupon x 0 discov]$ t ,jabe%-gilead1 a city on ! ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 _h s5t no =ces to aid _! bre?r54 ,?i!r1 !re=e1 #ab1jjj m5 7 despat*$1 ) in/ructions utt]ly to de/roy ! recreant city & massacre e man & m>ri$ woman4 ,?is ru?less ord] 0 execut$ to ! lett]1 & ! entire population 0 put to ! sword1 save #djj virg9s1 :o 7 giv5 9 m>riage to ! remnant ( ,b5jam94 ,^! n suffic+ = wives1 ! ,b5jamites took advantage ( a ye>ly fe/ival at ! sanctu>y ( ,%iloh1 :5 ! daught]s ( ! place assembl$ to take "p 9 ! sacr$ dances1 & conceal+ !mselves 9 ! neighb\r+ v9ey>ds1 bur/ =? ^u ! unsuspect+ maid5s & c>ri$ (f ea* "o a wife = himself1 ) :om !y return$1 repair$ _! t[ns1 & dwelt 9 !m 7,judg4 xxi4 #bc-be74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,o?niel ,,& ,,ehud1 ,,deborah ,,& ,,b>ak4 ,,judg4 ,,ii4-,v4 ,b4,c4 ,,circ4 #adjf-abif4 ,,! two incid5ts j record$ are illu/rations ( ! turbul5ce & disord] ( ! p]iod :i* foll[$ ! dea? ( ,jo%ua & ( ! eld]s t outliv$ ,jo%ua4 ,=getful ( _! vocation1 ! ,*os5 ,p int]m+l$ ) ! hea!n ,canaanites1 con=m$ to _! rites & cu/oms1 & s =feit$ ! protection & bless+ ( _! ,invisible ,k+4 ,he !re=e deliv]$ !m into ! h&s ( spoil]s t spoil$ !m1 ,he sold !m to _! enemies r\nd ab\t 444 & !y 7 greatly di/ress$ 7,judg4 ii4 #ad1 #ae74 ,b on ! fir/ manife/ation ( rep5tance1 ,he reg>d$ _! affliction1 ,he he>d _! cry 7,ps4 cvi4 #dd1 #de71 & rais$ up ,deliv]]s1 :o sav$ !m f _! enemies4 ,! ,hebrew ^w us$ to d5ote ^! ,deliv]]s1 ^! ,savi\rs ( _! c\ntry1 ,%(et1 ,%ophetim#agh1 & :i* we h translat$ ,judge1 is mu* ! same z ! ,suffes1 ,suffetes ( ! ,c>?ag9ians at ! "t ( ! ,punic w>s4 ,rais$ up on extraord9>y occasions1 l ! ,dictators 9 ! hi/ory ( ,rome1 !y deliv]$ ! nation f "s press+ dang]1 & _! p[] & au?ority g5]ally t]m9at$ ) ! crisis :i* _h call$ !m =?4 ,high] ?an ! pr9ces ( ! tribes1 ve/$ ) extraord9>y p[]s = ! em]g5cy1 _! (fice 0 n h]$it>y1 ?\gh we %all see x f9ally t5d+ 9 m ?an "o in/ance t[>ds fix$ness & p]petuity1 & 9 ! p]son ( ,eli unit$ ) t ( ! ,high-prie/ 7,judg4 x4 #c1 #d2 xii4 #h-ad2 #a ,sam4 viii4 #a-c74 ,invasion f ! ,nor?-ea/4 ,o?niel4 ,! crisis1 :i* call$ =? ! fir/ ( ^! ,deliv]]s1 0 ! invasion ( ! c\ntry by ,*u%an-ri%a?aim1 k+ ( ,mesopotamia4 ,f ! seat ( 8 dom9ion betwe5 ! ,euphrates & ! ,tigris he ext5d$ 8 conque/s s f> s\?w>d1 t ! ,israelites suff]$ griev\sly f 8 oppressions = a space ( #h ye>s4 ,at ! close ( ?is p]iod1 ,,o?niel1 ^: val\r 9 attack+ ,kirja?-seph] & m>riage ) ! daught] ( ! fam\s ,caleb h be5 lately record$#agi1 w5t out aga9/ him & defeat$ him1 & re/or$ re/ to ! l& = #dj ye>s 7,judg4 iii4 #h-aa74 ,invasion f ! ,s\?-ea/4 ,ehud4 ,on 8 dea?1 ! p aga9 fell into idolatry1 & ! ,moabites "u ,,eglon1 aid$ by _! old allies ! ,ammonites & ,amalekites1 cross$ ! ,jordan & seiz$ ! ru9$ site ( ,j]i*o4 ,f ?is vantage gr\nd1 ,eglon 0 enabl$ to ext5d 8 dom9ion at lea/ ov] ! tribe ( ,b5jam91 f :i*1 if n f o!r tribes1 he exact$ annual tribute = a space ( #ah ye>s4 ,?is 0 br\ght to him at ,j]i*o1 :]e he w\ld seem to h con/ruct$ a palace4 ,on "o occasion1 ,,ehud1 ! son ( ,g]a1 a ,b5jamite1 0 select$ to comm& ! p>ty deput$ to c>ry ?is pro( ( subjection4 ,hav+ execut$ 8 commission1 he accompani$ 8 m5 z f> back z ! qu>ries1 or r ! grav5 images at ,gilgal 7,judg4 iii4 #ai1 m>g971 possibly ! idol-temples1 ) :i* ! ,moabites _h pr(an$ ! associations ( t sacr$ spot4 ,!nce he turn$ back1 & on pret5ce ( hav+ a message f ,god to deliv] to him1 obta9$ a private int]view ) ,eglon1 z he sat 9 8 summ] p>l\r1 or 8p>l\r ( cool+0 7,judg4 iii4 #bj1 m>g971 probably on ! ro( ( 8 h\se1 :]e he might cat* ! cool breezes t temp]$ ! tropical heat ( ! ,jordan valley4 ,on ent]+1 ,ehud repeat$ ! purport ( 8 err&1 & ,eglon bade ! att5dants in/antly )draw4 ,!n z he rose f 8 seat to meet 8 visitor1 ,ehud1 :o 0 left-h&$ l _m ( 8 tribe1 drew a long two-edg$ dagg]1 :i* he _h made#ahj & hidd5 "u 8 mantle ^u 8 "r ?igh 7,judg4 iii4 #af71 & /abb$ him ) su* =ce z to leave ! weapon 9 8 body4 ,)\t l+]+ a mom5t1 he !n %ut & lock$ ! doors ( ! *amb]1 & fl$ 8?r\gh ! por* or gall]y t ran r\nd ! ro(#aha10 & pass+ beyond ,gilgal1 made = ! wood$1 %aggy1 hills ( ,seira?1 9 ! m\nta9s ( ,ephraim4 ,!re he blew a horn1 & r\s$ ! ,israelites1 :o ru%$ d[n ! hills & foll[$ him 9 ! direction ( ,j]i*o4 ,mean:ile ! att5dants _h op5$ ! door ( ,eglon's *amb]1 & beheld ! corpse ly+ on ! floor4 ,panic/rick5 at ?is unexpect$ dea? ( _! lead]1 & /ill m by ! sudd5 ris+ ( ! ,israelites1 ! ,moabites fl$ t[>ds ! =ds ( ! ,jordan4 ,b ! ,israelites _h be5 be=eh& ) !m1 & suff]+ none to cross1 slew upw>ds ( #aj1jjj m54 ,re/ 0 n[ re/or$ at lea/ to ! tribe ( ,b5jam9 = #hj ye>s1 b 9 ! s\?-we/ ! ,phili/9es1 enc\rag$ probably by ! success ( ! ,moabites1 made an inroad1 & r$uc$ ! ,israelites to great /raits 7,judg4 v4 #f74 ,b ,,%amg>1 ! son ( ,ana?1 0 rais$ up to be a deliv]]4 ,arm$ ) no?+ b a long iron-spik$ ox-goad#ahb1 he made a sudd5 & desp]ate assault ^u ! ,phili/9es1 & slew #fjj ( !m1 ?us obta9+ a tempor>y respite = 8 p 7,judg4 iii4 #ca74 ,invasion f ! ,nor?4 ,deborah & ,b>ak4 ,b a m t]rible invasion 0 9 /ore = ! nation1 :i* aga9 on ! dea? ( ,ehud relaps$ into idolatry 7,judg4 iv4 #a74 ,?is "t ! oppressor came f ! nor?1 :]e "u a second ,,jab91 ! ,canaanites1 :om ,jo%ua _h defeat$ 9 8 memorable victory at ! wat]s ( ,m]om1 _h recov]$ a portion ( _! =m] /r5g?4 ,) 8 va/ ho/s1 & 8 #ijj *>iots ( iron comm&$ by ,,sis]a 8 capta91 :o resid$ at ,h>o%e? ( ! ,g5tiles#ahc1 he ov]ran ! c\ntry ( ! neighb\r+ tribes1 ,a%]1 ,naphtali & ,zebulun4 ,su* 0 ! g5]al pro/ration & t]ror t1 z _h already be5 ! case 9 ! days ( ,%amg>1 ! highways 7 unoccupi$1 & ! travell]s /ole f place to place by crook$1 tortu\s by-pa?s 7,judg4 v4 #f74 ,village life ceas$ 9 ,israel1 & ! peasantry1 ab&on+ ! cultivation ( ! gr\nd1 retir$ = refuge to ! wall$ t[ns4 ,b ev5 "h !y 7 n secure4 ,!re 0 w> 9 ! gates1 ! place usually devot$ to ! adm9i/ration ( ju/ice1 & ev5 9 ! places ( draw+ wat] ! noise ( ! ar*]s c\ld be he>d twang+ _! t]rible b[s 7,judg4 v4 #h1 #aa74 ,no resi/ance c\ld be (f]$1 = accord+ to a common policy 7#a ,sam4 xiii4 #ai-bb7 !re _h be5 a g5]al dis>mam5t ( ! p1 & n a spe> or %ield 0 to be se5 among =ty ?\s& 9 ,israel 7,judg4 v4 #h74 ,! _s ( ! nation 0 completely cru%$1 & ! second ,jab9 & ,sis]a 8 capta9 c>ri$ on un*eck$ = upw>ds ( #bj ye>s ^? measures1 :]eby !y r$uc$ ! ,israelites to a condition ( degrad+ s]vitude 7,judg4 iv4 #c74 ,at l5g?1 h[ev]1 a ,deliv]] appe>$4 ,"u a solit>y palm-tree 9 ! m\nta9-range ( ,ephraim betwe5 ,ramah & ,be!l1 liv$ a prophetess nam$ ,,deborah1 :o 0 or _h be5 ! wife ( ,lapido?4 ,9 ! failure ( all o!r lead]s %e 0 n[ reg>d$ by ! oppress$ p ) ! utmo/ rev]5ce1 & !y w5t up to h] = judgm5t 7,judg4 iv4 #e74 ,l ,joan ( ,arc 9 aft] times1 h] :ole s\l 0 fir$ ) indignation at ! suff]+s endur$ by h] p1 & at l5g? f ,kade%-naphtali1 a ,city ( ,refuge1 n f> f ,jab9's capital 7,jo%4 xx4 #g2 xxi4 #cb71 & !re=e peculi>ly animat$ ) ho/ility to ! oppressor1 %e summon$ ,,b>ak#ahd 7lightn+7 ! son ( ,ab9oam4 ,on ! /r5g? ( a ,div9e commission1 %e !n enjo9$ him to ga!r #aj1jjj m5 f 8 own & ! neighb\r+ tribe ( ,zebulun to ! gre5 summit ( ,tabor#ahe1 & promis$ to draw to ! riv] ,ki%on 9 ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon ! great capta9 ( ,jab9's army ) 8 *>iots & 8 ho/1 & !re deliv] !m into 8 h&4 ,b>ak decl9$ to und]take ! ardu\s ent]prise1 unless ! ,prophetess promis$ to accompany him4 ,to ?is %e ass5t$1 b di/9ctly w>n$ him t ! exp$ition w\ld n be = 8 hon\r2 z he 0 ?us will+ to lean ^u a woman's aid1 s into ! h&s ( a woman w\ld ! ,"l deliv] ! lead] ( 8 enemy's =ces4 ,leav+ h] seat ( judgm5t1 ,deborah !n accompani$ ,b>ak to ,k$e%1 & he employ$ himself 9 r\s+ 8 own tribe ( ,naphtali & t ( ,zebulun to jo9 9 ! insurrection4 ,hav+ at l5g? ga!r$ #aj1jjj m5 ar\nd 8 /&>d he m>*$1 /ill att5d$ by ! ,prophetess1 to ! high places ( ,tabor4 ,!re he 0 jo9$ by portions ( o!r tribes1 :om ! influ5ce ( ,deborah _h r\s$ to take "p 9 ! great /ruggle1 consi/+ ( ! pr9ces ( ,issa*>1 a body ( ,ephraimites1 & deta*m5ts f ,b5jam9 & nor?-ea/]n ,manasseh 7,judg4 v4 #ad1 #ae74 ,o!r tribes1 h[ev]1 came n ?us zeal\sly to ! help ( ! ,"l aga9/ ! mighty4 ,( ! two m>itime tribes1 ,dan on ! s\? clung to 8 %ips 9 ! port ( ,joppa1 & ,a%] =gat ! p]ils ( 8 fell[s 9 ! creeks & h>b\rs ( 8 ,phnician allies 7,judg4 v4 #ag74 ,! "n ( ,judah is n ev5 m5tion$ among ! patriot =ces4 ,among/ ! tribes across ! ,jordan great 0 ! debate z to ! c\rse to be pursu$4 ,reub5 pref]r$ to abide secure among 8 %eepfolds#ahf1 & to li/5 to ! bleat+ ( 8 flocks1 & ,gad to l+] beyond ,jordan 9 8 grassy upl&s 7,judg4 v4 #ag74 ,b amid/ ! wav]+ ( _m he>ts1 ,zebulun & ,naphtali rema9$ firm1 & prep>$ to jeop>dize _! lives unto ! dea? on ! high places ( ,tabor 7,judg4 v4 #ah74 ,mean:ile c]ta9 ( ! ,k5ites#ahg1 :o _h sep>at$ f ! re/ ( _! tribe 9 ! hill c\ntry ( ,judah 7,judg4 i4 #af71 & n[ dwelt "u ! oaks ( ,zaanaim#ahh ne> ,k$e%1 in=m$ ,sis]a ( ! sudd5 movem5t ( ,b>ak t[>ds ,tabor 7,judg4 iv4 #aa1 #ab74 ,!reupon1 )\t delay he ga!r$ all 8 =ces1 & encamp$ on ! level pla9 ( ,esdraelon1 betwe5 ! fri5dly t[ns ( ,taana* & ,megiddo#ahi1 :]e he 0 also jo9$ by o!r ,canaanite *iefs anxi\s to quell ! sudd5 insurrection 7,judg4 v4 #c1 #ai74 ,at l5g? ! h]oic ,deborah gave ! enc\rag+ comm& to ,b>ak1 ,up1 = ?is is ! day 9 :i* ! ,"l ha? deliv]$ ,sis]a into ?9e h&4 ,probably long be=e x 0 light#aij ! camp ( ,b>ak's little army 0 /ruck1 & ! patriot tribes rapidly desc5d+ ! w9d+ m\nta9-pa? fell ^u ! ho/s ( ,sis]a & ?rew !m into wild confusion4 ,z !y fl$ 9 utt] dismay along ! pla91 n only ! troops ( ,b>ak1 b ! />s 9 _! c\rses 7,judg4 v4 #bj71 ! elem5ts ( heav51 began to fight aga9/ ! ,canaanites4 ,a furi\s /orm ( ra9 & hail#aia ga!r$ f ! ea/1 & bur/+ "r 9 _! faces1 r5d]$ useless ! b[s ( _! ar*]s#aib1 & swell$ into a mighty torr5t ! rivulets1 spr+s1 & spongy m>%es ne> ,megiddo4 ,be=e long ! anci5t torr5t ( ! ,ki%on 7twi/$ or w9d+7 rose 9 its b$1 & ! pla9 became an impassable morass#aic4 ,! *>iots ( ,sis]a 7 n[ utt]ly useless4 ,! ho(s ( ! horses va9ly plung+ 9 ! t5aci\s mud & swoll5 /reams 7 brok5 by means ( _! prans+s 7,judg4 v4 #bb74 ,! torr5t ( ! ,ki%on1 n[ ru%+ fa/ & furi\s1 swept !m away1 & ! /r5g? ( ! ,canaanites 0 trodd5 d[n4 ,/uck fa/1 entangl$1 ov]:elm$ !y c\ld n /& = a mom5t be=e ! av5g+ ,b>ak1 & n a man made good 8 escape to ! city ( _! great lead]1 ,h>o%e? ( ! ,g5tiles1 be=e _! pursu]s _h smitt5 !m ) ! edge ( ! sword 7,judg4 iv4 #af74 ,meantime1 :ile 8 "m & h] att5dants 7 va9ly await+ ! return ( 8 triumphal *>iot 7,judg4 v4 #bh71 ,sis]a himself fl$ away on foot to ! fri5dly tribe ( ,heb] ! ,k5ite b5ea? ! oaks ( ,zaanaim1 :]e he hop$ = safety f 8 remorseless pursu]s4 ,aft] a :ile he drew ne> ! t5t ( ,jael1 ,heb]'s wife1 & *iefta9ess ( ! tribe4 ,%e h]self _h descri$ him approa*+1 & w5t =? to meet him4 ,turn 91 my "l1 said %e1 turn 9 to me1 fe> n4 ,& he turn$ 91 & %e cov]$ him ) a rug or blanket 7,judg4 iv4 #ah74 ,sp5t & we>y1 be=e he lay d[n1 he ask$ = a little wat] to dr9k2 b %e gave him some?+ bett] ?an wat]4 ,%e op5$ ! sk9 bottle ( milk1 su* z always /&s by ,arab t5ts1 %e br\ght =? butt]1 or 8?ick curdl$ milk0 9 a lordly di%#aid1 or ! b[l us$ = illu/ri\s /rang]s1 & cov]$ him aga9 ) ! rug4 ,?us d\bly assur$ ( hospitality ,sis]a bade h] d5y 8 pres5ce if any enquir$ aft] him1 & !n laid him d[n & slept4 ,b z %e /ood at ! t5t-door1 o!r ?\ghts ?an ^? ( k9dness t[>ds ! slumb]+ *ief came ov] ,jael4 ,at l5g? tak+ "o ( ! wood5 %>p-po9t$ t5t-nails 9 "o h& & a mallet 9 ! o!r1 %e w5t s(tly unto him1 & smote him ) su* =ce t ! nail ent]$ into 8 temples1 & fa/5$ 8 head to ! gr\nd1 = he 0 fa/ asleep & we>y1 & s he di$4 ,mean:ile ! pursu+ ,b>ak drew ne>4 ,him too ,jael w5t =? to meet1 & tak+ him )91 %[$ him 8 t]rible foe1 ! capta9 ( ! n9e hundr$ iron *>iots1 ly+ dead ^u ! gr\nd1 ) ! nail driv5 ?r\gh 8 temples4 ,?us on t day1 z ! ,prophetess _h said1 ,god deliv]$ ,sis]a into ! h& ( a woman4 ,toge!r %e & ,b>ak return$ f ! battle-field1 & *ant$ responsively a sublime ,triumphal ,hymn1 celebrat+ ! rec5t victory ov] ! nor!rn ,canaanites1 :i* n[ secur$ to ! l& re/ = #dj ye>s 7,judg4 v474 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,invasion ,,( ,,! ,,midianites4 ,,gideon4 ,,judg4 ,,vi4-,,viii4 ,b4,c4 ,,circ4 #abef-abdi4 ,,z s (t5 be=e1 ! effects ( ?is la/ great deliv]ance 7 b transitory4 ,aga9 ! ,israelites relaps$ into idolatry1 & 9 consecrat$ groves practis$ all ! abom9ations t disgrac$ ! wor%ip ( ,baal4 ,! national puni%m5t !y ?us drew d[n ^u !mselves 0 m sev]e ?an any?+ !y _h yet endur$4 ,s9ce ! sacr$ w> l$ by ,ph9ehas aga9/ ! ,midianites#aie 7,num4 xxxi4 #a-ac71 t p _h recov]$ mu* ( _! anci5t /r5g?1 & n[ 9 conc]t ) ! ,amalekites1 & ! *ildr5 ( ! ,ea/ 7,judg4 vi4 #c71 or ! ,arabian tribes beyond ! ,jordan1 !y det]m9$ to invade ! t]ritory ( ,israel4 ,l$ by two sup]ior *iefs1 hav+ ! title ( k+1 ,,zebah & ,,zalmunna1 & two inf]ior *iefs1 ,,oreb & ,,zeeb 7! ,rav5 & ! ,wolf71 !y p\r$ into ! c\ntry ) _! h]ds1 _! flocks1 & _! camels1 l locu/s = multitude1 & gradually ov]ran x f ! pla9 ( ,jezreel d[n ! valley ( ! ,jordan1 & s\?w>d z f> z ,gaza 9 ! f]tile ,l[l&s ( ! we/4 ,"h !y e/abli%$ !mselves1 de/roy$ ! crops#aif1 & = a p]iod ( sev5 ye>s r$uc$ ! ,israelites to ! greate/ /raits1 s t !y left ! pla9s1 & fl$ = refuge to d5s or catacombs1 :i* !y cut out ( ! rocky m\nta9s1 to inaccessible /rongholds1 & ! lime/one caves ) :i* ,pale/9e ab\nds#aig 7,judg4 vi4 #b74 ,z s (t5 be=e1 ! ,deliv]] came f ! qu>t] mo/ expos$ to ! ravages ( ! invad]s4 ,at ,ophrah1 9 ! hills ( we/]n ,manasseh1 n f> f ,%e*em1 & ov]look+ ! pla9 ( ,jezreel1 ! head-qu>t]s ( ! ,midianiti% ho/1 liv$ a high-born ,abi-ezrite1 a desc5dant ( "o ( ! pr9cely families ( ,manasseh 7,jo%4 xvii4 #b2 ,num4 xxvi4 #cj71 nam$ ,,joa%4 ,! invasion _h br\ght n only impov]i%m5t b dire b]eavem5t into 8 home4 ,9 a skirmi% ne> ! heights ( ,tabor ! ,midianite k+s1 ,zebah & ,zalmunna1 _h sla9 all 8 noble sons save "o1 ,,gideon 7,judg4 viii4 #ah1 #ai74 ,on "o occasion1 z ,gideon 0 ?re%+ :eat1 n 9 ! op5 summ] ?re%+-floor1 b by ! w9epress#aih ne> 8 native ,ophrah1 to hide x f ! ,midianites1 an ,angel appe>$ & salut$ him ) ! words1 ,! ,"l is ) !e1 ?\ mighty man ( val\r4 ,9 reply ,gideon contra/$ ! pres5t degrad$ condition ( ! nation ) ! glori\s days :5 ,jehovah br\ght !m out ( ,egypt1 & compla9$ t ,he _h n[ des]t$ !m1 nor 0 !re any hope ( deliv]ance4 ,!reupon ! ,angel in=m$ him t he 0 ! de/9$ ,savi\r ( 8 p1 t ! ,"l w\ld be ) him1 & t he %\ld smite ! ,midianites z "o man 7,judg4 vi4 #af74 ,unable to believe t su* a mission c\ld be design$ = himself1 ,gideon reque/$ a sign to assure him t ! ,speak] 0 a mess5g] ( ,jehovah1 & by direction ( ! ,angel made ready a kid1 & cakes ( unleav5$ bread1 & pres5t$ !m "u ! oak4 ,! ,angel !n bade him lay ! fle% & unleav5$ cakes ^u ! rock & p\r ! bro? ov] !m1 & :5 he _h done s t\*$ !m ) a rod he bore 9 8 h&4 ,in/antly !re rose up fire f ! rock1 & consum$ ! (f]+1 9 ! mid/ ( :i* ! ,angel sudd5ly disappe>$4 ,! fact t he _h ?us be5 p]mitt$ to conv]se face to face ) ,deity fill$ ,gideon ) al>m1 b ! ,"l reassur$ him1 & he built an alt> !re :i* he call$ ,jehovah-,%alom1 or1 ! ,"l s5d ,peace1 9 memory ( ! salutation ( ! ,angel 7,judg4 vi4 #bd74 i4 ,?us solemnly call$ to be ! ,deliv]] ( 8 c\ntrym51 ,gideon 0 fir/ commission$ to te/ify aga9/ ! idolatr\s practices :i* _h caus$ ! pres5t national degradation4 ,! ,"l appe>$ to him 9 a dream1 & bade him ?r[ d[n an alt> :i* 8 fa!r _h erect$ 9 hon\r ( ,baal1 & cut d[n a grove he _h set up1 & !n to build 9 an ord]ly mann] an alt> to ,jehovah on ! rock :]e 8 meat-(f]+ _h be5 accept$1 & sacrifice !reon 8 fa!r's second bullock ( sev5 ye>s old4 ,) ! assi/ance ( 8 s]vants1 ,gideon dur+ ! night-"t execut$ ?is commission1 & on ! morr[ ! t[nspeople 7 surpris$ to f9d t bo? alt> & grove _h disappe>$4 ,enquiry l$ to ! detection ( ! (f5d]1 & ,joa% 0 bidd5 to br+ =? 8 son t he might be put to dea? = ! sacrilege ( :i* he _h be5 guilty4 ,b ,joa% repli$ ) mu* irony t he 0 truly guilty ( impiety :o believ$ t ,baal c\ld n def5d himself4 ,w ye take ^u y\rselves1 said he1 to plead ,baal's cause8 let him plead = himself4 ,a new "n1 :i* ,gideon h5ce=? bore1 ,,j]ub-,,baal1 or ! ,try] ( ,baal1 atte/$ ! national acquiesc5ce 9 ! wisdom ( 8 fa!r's reply 7,judg4 vi4 #cb74 ii4 ,tri$ & n f\nd want+ 9 moral c\rage1 ,gideon 0 n[ direct$ to c>ry out ! second "p ( 8 commission4 ,bl[+ a trumpet he fir/ ga!r$ ar\nd him 8 own clan ( ,abi-ez]1 & !n s5d+ mess5g]s ?r\gh\t ,manasseh1 ,a%]1 ,zebulun1 & ,naphtali#aii1 invit$ ! aid ( ^! tribes aga9/ ! common enemy4 ,) *>act]i/ic caution1 h[ev]1 he reque/$ a fur!r sign f ,jehovah be=e actually ent]+ ^u 8 ardu\s task4 ,a d\ble sign 0 v\*saf$ to him4 ,a fleece ( wool1 fir/ dripp+ ) dew :ile all ! soil ar\nd 0 hot & dry1 !n dry :ile all ! soil ar\nd 0 damp1 conv9c$ him t ! ,"l w\ld inde$ deliv] ,israel by 8 h&4 ,by ?is "t upw>ds ( #cb1jjj ( 8 c\ntrym5 _h ga!r$ ar\nd him1 & ) ?is =ce he encamp$ on ! slope ( ,gilboa1 ne> ! spr+ ( ,jezreel1 h5ce=? kn[n z ! ,spr+ ( ,h>od or ,trembl+1 ov]look+ ! pla9 ( ,jezreel cov]$ ) ! t5ts ( ! ,midianites4 ,b ! ho/ 0 too _m & too great = ,god to give victory !reby4 ,if !y 7 successful ) _! pres5t numb]s !y might vaunt t _! own h& _h sav$ !m4 ,proclamation 01 !re=e1 made t f ! ,spr+ ( ,trembl+ all :o 7 afraid to p]sev]e 9 _! ardu\s ent]prise might return to _! homes4 ,( ?is p]mission #bb1jjj at once avail$ !mselves & w5t _! way4 ,b ano!r trial 0 to te/ ! qualifications ( ! re/4 ,by ,div9e comm& ,gideon took ! rema9+ #aj1jjj ( 8 =ces to ! spr+1 & wat*$ !m z !y asswag$ _! ?ir/4 ,:ile all ! re/ b[$ d[n ^u _! knees1 ?ree hundr$ putt+ _! h& to _! m\?1 lapp$ ( ! wat] ) _! tongues z a dog lappe? 7,judg4 vii4 #e1 #f74 ,^! ?ree hundr$ ,gideon set by !mselves1 ! re/ he s5t away4 ,night n[ drew on1 & ) 8 little b&1 l ! same fam\s numb] at ,!rmopyl1 he 0 left alone on ! br[ ( ! /eep m\nta9 :i* ov]looks ! vale ( ,jezreel1 :]e ,midian & ,amalek & all ! *ildr5 ( ! ea/ lay along l locu/s = multitude1 _! camels gaily cap>ison$1 num]\s z ! s& on ! sea%ore 7,judg4 vii4 #ab74 ,to confirm ! fai? ( ,gideon 9 ?is great crisis1 ,god n[ bade him1 att5d$ by ,phurah 8 arm\r-be>]1 drop d[n f ! height :]e he 01 & g to ! ho/ ( 8 enemy4 ,accord+ly ! two crept d[n cauti\sly f rock to rock#bjj 9 ! /ill night to ! outskirts ( ! ,midianiti% t5ts1 :]e ,gideon ov]he>d a man tell 8 fell[ h[ he _h dreamt a dream1 & lo6 a cake ( common#bjj b>ley bread tumbl$ into ! ho/ ( ,midian1 & came unto a t5t1 & smote x t x fell1 & ov]turn$ x1 t ! t5t lay along4 ,to ?is recital ! o!r repli$1 %[+ ! reputation ,gideon _h ga9$ ev5 among/ 8 foes1 ,?is is no?+ else save ! sword ( ,gideon ! son ( ,joa%1 a man ( ,israel3 into 8 h&s ha? ,god deliv]$ ,midian1 & all ! ho/ 7,judg4 vii4 #ac1 #ad74 ,! ,li/5] he>d ! dream & ! int]pretation1 & /raightway knew :at he 0 to d4 ,return+ up ! m\nta9 to 8 fai?ful ?ree hundr$1 he divid$ !m into ?ree companies1 & gave to e man a horn1 an e>!n pit*]1 & a firebr& or tor*#bja 7,judg4 vii4 #af1 m>g97 to put !re94 ,!n bidd+ !m foll[ him1 & d exactly z !y saw him d1 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! middle wat* he aga9 /ole d[n t[>ds ! outskirts ( ! t5ts ( ! ,midianites1 :ile ! ?ree companies foll[+ sil5tly took _! places e man r\nd ab\t ! slumb]+ camp4 ,!n ,gideon & 8 company sudd5ly blew _! horns1 & at ?is signal #cjj horns blew1 #cjj pit*]s cra%$1 #cjj tor*es blaz$1 & ! always t]rible w>-cry ( ! ,israelites1 ,! ,sword ( ,jehovah & ( ,gideon#bjb1 r5t ! midnight air4 ,9 a mom5t ! ,midianites & ,amalekites 7 r\s$1 & ?r[n into inextricable confusion & al>m4 ,amid/ ! blaz+ ( s _m tor*es1 ! cra%+ ( s _m pit*]s1 & ! bla/ ( s _m trumpets all on diff]5t sides1 !y imag9$ !mselves attack$ by an enorm\s =ce4 ,fill$ ) uncontrollable t]ror1 !y turn$ _! swords aga9/ "o ano!r1 & !n ru%$ ) "o accord d[n ! /eep desc5t t[>ds ! ,jordan ea/w>d1 to ,be?-,%ittah1 ! ,h\se ( ! ,acacia1 & ,abel-,meholah1 ! ,mead[ ( ! ,dance1 hotly pursu$ n only by ! ?ree hundr$1 b "s ( ! =ces ( ,naphtali1 ,a%]1 & ,manasseh1 n[ conv9c$ amid/ ! return+ light ( day t ,gideon _h inde$ a*iev$ a great victory 7,judg4 vii4 #bc74 ,! ,midianites hop$ to rea* ! =ds ( ,be?-b>ah imm$iately "u ! highl&s ( ,ephraim4 ,b ,gideon _h already s5t mess5g]s ?i!r1 & ! ,ephraimites 7 n sl[ to seize ! =ds & int]cept ! fly+ foe1 b n be=e a consid]able body _h already cross$ ) ! two k+s1 ,zebah & ,zalmunna4 ,b !y 7 9 "t to capture ! two inf]ior *iefs1 ,oreb & ,zeeb1 ! "o at a %>p cliff1 ! o!r at a w9epress1 :]e !y slew !m1 & cutt+ (f _! heads hurri$ aft] ,gideon1 :o ) 8 ?ree hundr$ 0 already on ! o!r side ( ! ,jordan1 fa9t yet pursu+4 ,annoy$1 n[ ! victory 0 won1 t !y _h n be5 summon$ to jo9 9 ! battle1 ! haughty ,ephraimites *ode ) him1 & manife/$ great res5tm5t4 ,) r>e self-re/ra9t ! victori\s ,lead] ask$ :at aft] all he _h done 9 comp>ison ) !m4 ,po9t+ to ! bloody heads ( ! pr9ces !y _h sla91 he enquir$ :e!r ! grapes ,ephraim _h already glean$ 7 n bett] ?an ! entire v9tage ( 8 little clan ( ,abi-ez]4 ,?is s(t answ] turn$ away ! wra? ( ! (f5d$ tribe1 & ! *ase 0 r5ew$ 7,judg4 viii4 #a-c74 ,two places on ! track ( ! pursuit refus$ to befri5d ,gideon4 ,! m5 ( ,succo?#bjc on ! ea/ ( ,jordan1 ne> ! =d ( ! torr5t ,jabbok1 & ( ,p5uel fur!r up ! m\nta9s1 decl9$ to supply 8 ne>ly exhau/$ troops ) bread1 & mock$ at him1 :5 he said he 0 *as+ ! k+s ( ,midian4 ,halt+ only to ?reat5 !m ) v5geance on 8 return1 he hurri$ on aft] ! enemy4 ,! victori\s ,israelites _h already sla9 #abj1jjj1 b #ae1jjj ) ! two k+s _h rea*$ ,k>kor1 f> f any t[ns 9 ! op5 des]t-wa/es ea/ ( ! ,jordan4 ,"h !y ?\ght !mselves secure1 b ,gideon asc5d+ f ! valley ( ! ,jordan bur/ ^u !m1 put !m to a complete r\t1 & at la/ captur$ ! two k+s1 ,zebah & ,zalmunna4 ,!n 9 triumph ! conqu]or return$ d[n ! long defiles lead+ to ! ,jordan1 foll[$ by 8 cavalcade ( captives m\nt$ on _! gaily deck$ camels 7,judg4 viii4 #ba74 ,z he pass$ ,p5uel he raz$ to ! gr\nd its l(ty wat*t[]1 & slew ! m5 ( ! city4 ,rea*+ ,succo? he obta9$ f a "y man ( ! place a description ( its #gg head-m51 & %[$ !m ! captive k+s1 & !n 8) ! ?orny bran*es ( ! neighb\r+ acacia-groves0 he beat !m to dea?4 ,!n pu%+ we/w>ds he rea*$ 8 native ,ophrah4 ,!re turn+ to ! captive k+s#bjd & at l5g? reveal+ ! secret ( ?is long pursuit1 he enquir$ :at mann] ( m5 !y 7 :om !y _h murd]$ on ! gre5 slopes ( ,tabor4 ,z ?\ art1 s 7 !y1 0 ! reply1 ea* "o resembl$ ! *ildr5 ( a k+4 ,! remembrance ( 8 bre?r51 ! sons ( 8 own "m1 fill$ ! w>rior ) wra?4 ,_h !y %[n m]cy to !m1 he w\ld h sp>$ 8 prison]s1 b n[ t c\ld n be4 ,summon+1 !re=e1 8 fir/born ,je!r1 he bade him draw 8 sword & slay !m4 ,b ! boy quail$ be=e ^? mighty k+s1 & at _! reque/ ,gideon himself took ! sword & slew !m1 & ga!r$ up ! gold5 *a9s & cresc5t-%ap$ coll>s & trapp+s ( _! camels 7,judg4 viii4 #ah-ba74 ,! imm$iate effect ^u ! nation ( ?is deliv]ance 0 great] ?an t ( any o!r4 ,n only _h ! c\ntry quietness = #dj ye>s 7,judg4 viii4 #bh71 n only did ,gideon's ,alt>1 & ! ,spr+ ( ,trembl+1 & ! rock ,oreb 7or ! ,rav5's ,crag71 & ! w9epress ( ,zeeb rema9 /&+ monum5ts ( ?is great day1 :5 ,god made l a :eel#bje1 & drove ov] ! upl&s ( ,gilead z /ubble be=e ! w9d 7,ps4 lxxxiii4 #ac1 #ad71 l cl\ds ( *aff bl[n f ! summ] ?re%+-floors1 ! pr\d p :i* _h said1 ,let u take to ourselves ! pa/ures ( ,god 9 possession 7,ps4 lxxxiii4 #ab71 b = ! fir/ "t ! ,israelites (f]$ h]$it>y royal dignity to ! great conqu]or4 ,rule ?\ ov] u1 said !y1 bo? ?\1 & ?y son1 & ?y son's sons also4 ,gideon _h ! r>e self-control to decl9e ! flatt]+ reque/4 ,i w n rule ov] y1 said he1 nei!r %all my son rule ov] y2 ,jehovah %all rule ov] y4 ,"o reque/ only & a /range "o did he make ( ! grateful tribes1 t !y w\ld give him ! gold5 e>r+s & o!r ornam5ts !y _h tak5 f ! conqu]$ foe4 ,will+ly into 8 cloak ! p flung ! ornam5ts1 jewels1 & *a9s f ! camels' necks to ! weight ( #agjj %ekels1 & ) ^! ,gideon made an ephod1 & put x 9 8 native ,ophrah1 & all ,israel w5t a :or+ aft] x1 :i* ?+ became a sn>e unto ,gideon & to 8 h\se4 ,?\gh he decl9$ ! royal dignity1 he 0 addict$ to a royal fail+4 ,he multipli$ wives & begat #gj sons1 & aft] liv+ to a good old age desc5d$ 9 peace to ! tomb ( 8 fa!r ,joa% 9 ,ophrah ( ! ,abi-ezrites#bjf 7,judg4 viii4 #cb74 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,abimele* ,,& ,,jeph?ah4 ,,judg4 ,,ix4-,,xii4 ,b4,c4 ,,circ4 #abdi-aahh4 ,,aft] ! dea? ( ,gideon1 ,jehovah1 ^: m9i/] he _h be5 = ! deliv]ance ( ! p1 0 aga9 =gott5 by ! ,israelites4 ,=gett+ ,gideon1 =gett+ ,him :o _h s5t ,gideon1 !y made ,baal-,b]i?1 ,baal ( ! ,cov5ant1 _! god1 & set up 8 sanctu>y ev5 9 ,%e*em1 ?\gh hall[$ by ! memories ( ! patri>*s#bjg & ! solemn ratification ( ! ,law#bjh4 ,mean:ile ,gideon's #gj sons appe> to h ex]cis$ au?ority ov] "s portion ( ! c\ntry4 ,"o ( !m1 ^: "n 0 ,,abimele*1 ! son ( a slave a ,canaanite native ( ,%e*em1 aft] consultation ) 8 "m's bre?r5 & h] relatives 7,judg4 ix4 #a71 sugge/$ t 9 place ( ! divid$ au?ority ( 8 num]\s bro!rs1 he1 _! bone & _! fle% 7,judg4 ix4 #b71 %\ld be ve/$ ) ! supreme au?ority4 ,! _s ( clan%ip 0 /rong4 ,he is our bro!r1 :isp]$ ! family to ! ,%e*emites1 :o at l5g? fell 9 ) ! s*eme1 & l5t ,abimele* sev5ty pieces ( silv] f ! sanctu>y ( ,baal-,b]i?4 ,) ! money he hir$ a body ( m51 & go+ to 8 fa!r's h\se at ,ophrah1 murd]$ all 8 bre?r51 save ,,jo?am ! y\nge/1 :o manag$ to escape4 ,he 0 n[ left alone1 & 0 solemnly ano9t$ k+ by ! m5 ( ,%e*em1 :o ?us =mally signifi$ _! revolt f ! ,hebrew commonweal?4 ,tid+s ( :at 0 go+ on rea*$ ! e>s ( ,jo?am4 ,em]g+ f 8 hid+-place1 he /ation$ himself on "o ( ! rocky inaccessible spurs ( ,m\nt ,g]izim#bji1 & tak+ up 8 p>able f ! v>iegat$ foliage ( ! valley bel[ & ! neighb\r+ =e/1 bade ! m5 ( ,%e*em li/5 :ile he address$ to !m ! e>lie/ ,p>able1 t ( ! ,bramble-,k+4 ,once1 he said1 ! ,trees w5t =? to ano9t a k+ ov] !m4 ,! ,olive1 ! ,v9e1 ! ,fig 7 ea* ask$ to accept ! royal dignity1 b ea* decl9$2 ! ,olive c\ld n leave 8 fatness1 or ! ,fig-tree 8 sweetness1 or ! ,v9e ! juice ( 8 grapes4 ,rec\rse 0 !n _h to ! ,bramble1 :i* n only accept$ ! pr(f]$ hon\r1 b bade ! o!r trees put _! tru/ 9 its %ad[1 & ?reat5$1 if !y did n1 t fire %\ld come =? f x & dev\r ev5 ! c$>s ( ,lebanon4 ,jo?am !n rem9d$ ! ,%e*emites ( ! s]vices 8 fa!r _h r5d]$ to ! nation1 & rebuk$ !m = _! gross +ratitude to 8 family4 ,if !y ?\ght !y _h done well 9 elect+ ,abimele*1 ! ,bramble-,k+1 he bade !m rejoice 9 him2 if n1 he hop$ a fire might come =? f ! k+1 9 ^: %ad[ !y _h plac$ _! tru/1 & de/roy him & all :o _h jo9$ 9 elect+ him4 ,) ^! words ! speak] fl$4 ,9 a %ort "t 8 words 7 fulfill$4 ,= ?ree ye>s ,abimele* ma9ta9$ 8 supremacy1 resid+ himself at ,arumah 7,judg4 ix4 #da71 n f> f ,%e*em1 :ile t place 0 entru/$ to ,zebul1 8 vic]oy4 ,dur+ ! joy\s season ( ! v9tage#baj 7,judg4 ix4 #bg7 ,gaal ! son ( ,eb$1 a lead] ( a body ( freeboot]s tri$ to p]suade ! p ( ,%e*em to transf] _! allegiance f ,abimele*1 :o 0 b half a k9sman1 to ! ,hivite tribe ( ,hamor4 ,intellig5ce ( ?is movem5t rea*$ ! e>s ( ,zebul1 :o )\t delay s5t ^w to ,abimele*1 bidd+ him levy 8 =ces & surprise ! plott]s 9 ! city4 ,aft] a desp]ate battle ,abimele* captur$ ! place1 put ! entire population to ! sword1 & s[$ ! ru9s ( ! city ) salt 7,judg4 ix4 #de74 ,a remnant1 h[ev]1 ( ! insurg5ts took refuge 9 ! temple ( ,baal-,b]i?4 ,?i!r ,abimele* pursu$ !m at ! head ( 8 foll[]s1 :om he comm&$ on _! way to cut d[n b\ghs f ! trees on ! wood$ em95ce ( ,zalmon 7,ps4 lxviii4 #ad7 close to ! city4 ,^! he pil$ aga9/ ! hold1 set !m on fire1 & suffocat$ & burnt ! refugees4 ,f ,%e*em he repair$ to ,!bez#baa 7,tbas7 & spe$ily captur$ ! t[n2 b aga9 ! inhabitants took refuge 9 "o ( its /rong t[]s1 & !re held out4 ,=c+ 8 way up to x1 ,abimele* 0 ab\t to repeat ! /ratagem he _h f\nd s successful at ,%e*em 7,judg4 ix4 #eb71 :5 a woman flung a fragm5t ( mill/one at 8 head#bab4 ,unwill+ to die ?us +lori\sly1 he bade 8 arm\r-be>] ?ru/ him ?r\gh ) 8 sword1 & s expir$4 ,o!r judges n[ succe$$1 ( :om ,,tola1 ( ! tribe ( ,issa*>1 gov]n$ ,israel = a space ( #bc ye>s at ,%amir 9 ,m\nt ,ephraim 7,judg4 x4 #a1 #b72 he 0 succe$$ by ,,jair ( ,gilead1 :o dur+ #bb ye>s %>$ 8 almo/ regal hon\rs ) 8 ?irty sons 7,judg4 x4 #c1 #d74 ,invasion ( ! ,ammonites2 ,jeph?ah4 ,b rec5t judgm5ts _h n ! effect ( re/ra9+ ! p f apo/asy4 ,to ! wor%ip ( ,baal & ,a/>te !y n[ add$ t ( ! gods ( ,syria1 ( ,zidon1 ( ,moab & ,ammon1 z also ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,! national puni%m5t !y ?us drew d[n ^u !mselves came f two qu>t]s4 ,on ! s\?-we/ & along ! f]tile bord]s ( ! ,%ephelah ! ,phili/9es rose & r$uc$ a portion ( ! c\ntry to subjection1 :ile ! tribes on ! ea/ ( ,jordan fell a prey to ! ,ammonites1 & = #ah ye>s endur$ ! humiliation ( irksome oppression4 ,nor 7 !y ! only suff]]s1 = ! ,ammonites cross$ ! ,jordan & c>ri$ on _! ravages ev5 9 ! t]ritories ( ,judah1 ,b5jam91 & ,ephraim 7,judg4 x4 #f-i74 ,s t]rible 0 ! oppression !y n[ endur$1 t at l5g? ! ,israelites 7 r\s$ to a deep rep5tance2 f9d+ x 9 va9 to cry unto _! false gods 9 ! day ( tribulation1 !y put !m away1 & bes\ght ,jehovah if only ?is once to /ret* =? ,8 h& & deliv] !m4 ,griev$ = ! mis]y ( ,israel 7,judg4 x4 #af71 ! ,"l rais$ up a deliv]] 9 ! p]son ( ,,jeph?ah1 a base-born native ( ,gilead4 ,driv5 =? f 8 fa!r's h\se by 8 legitimate sons1 ,jeph?ah _h fl$ into ! l& ( ,tob1 some:]e on ! ea/ ( ,gilead1 :]e putt+ himself at ! head ( brave b lawless m51 he liv$ ! life ( a freeboot]1 mak+ incursions f "t to "t into ! t]ritories ( neighb\r+ tribes1 & liv+ on ! proce$s ( ! spoil 7,judg4 xi4 #a-c74 ,det]m9$ to ?r[ (f ! ,ammoniti% yoke1 ! tribes on ! ea/ ( ,jordan n[ turn$ to ,jeph?ah1 & promis$ him ! *iefta9cy1 if he w\ld und]take to lead !m aga9/ ! enemy4 ,jeph?ah cons5t$1 & x 0 =mally agre$ t1 9 ! ev5t ( success1 he %\ld reta9 ! supreme comm&4 ,8 fir/ /ep 0 to s5d an embassy to ! ,ammonites urg+ ! "r ( ! ,israelites to ! l& ( ,gilead4 ,?is be+ unsuccessful1 he prep>$ = op5 w>1 & trav]s+ ,gilead & ,manasseh collect$ w>riors f su* places z ackn[l$g$ 8 au?ority4 ,b be=e ent]+ on ! campaign1 9 imitation probably ( hea!n cu/oms1 & especially ( ! ,ammonites 7#b ,k94 iii4 #bg71 he solemnly v[$ to (f] z a burnt-(f]+ to ,jehovah :atev] %\ld fir/ come =? f 8 h\se to meet him on 8 return f battle4 ,! engagem5t took place 9 ! =e/s ( ,gilead1 & ! ,ammonites 7 utt]ly r\t$4 ,tw5ty cities1 f ,aro] on ! ,arnon to ,m9ni? & ,abel ,k]amim 7! ,mead[ ( ! ,v9ey>ds71 fell into ! h&s ( ! conqu]or 7,judg4 xi4 #cc74 ,b 8 ra% & hea!ni% v[ ca/ a deep %ad[ on 8 triumphal return4 ,z he drew ne> 8 home 9 ,mizpeh 7! ,wat*-t[]7 ( ,gilead1 8 daught] & only *ild came =? to meet him ) timbrels & ) dances4 ,:5 ! fa!r saw h] he r5t 8 clo!s1 & ) ! utmo/ grief made kn[n to h] 8 v[1 f :i* he decl>$ he c\ld n g back4 ,b ! noble maid5 did n decl9e ! awful sacrifice dem&$ ( h]4 ,all %e reque/$ 0 t = two mon?s %e might be all[$ to w&] ) h] companions among ! m\nta9-gorges ( h] native ,gilead1 & bewail h] virg9ity4 ,at ! expiration ( ?is p]iod %e return$ to h] fa!r1 & ,jeph?ah )\t ref]r+ ! matt] to ! ,high-prie/1 or rememb]+ ! /rict comm&s ( ! law on ?is subject#bac1 8 _s cl\d$ ) gloomy sup]/ition1 did ) h] accord+ to 8 v[ t he _h v[$ 7,judg4 xi4 #ci74 ,! memory ( ?is awful sacrifice 0 kept up by a ye>ly fe/ival1 la/+ f\r days1 dur+ :i* ! daught]s ( ,israel w5t up into ! m\nta9s ( ,gilead to praise & lam5t ! dea? ( _! h]oic si/]4 ,jeph?ah1 h[ev]1 0 n long suff]$ ei!r to enjoy 8 triumph1 or lam5t ! fatal v[ :i* _h /a9$ x4 ,l ,gideon be=e him1 he _h to enc\nt] ! compla9ts ( ! pr\d & jeal\s tribe ( ,ephraim = n summon+ !m to %>e ! glories ( ! late victory4 ,9 v9dication ( _! absurd claims1 !y ev5 ?reat5$ to burn 8 h\se ov] 8 head1 & invad$ ! t]ritory ( ! ,gileadites1 :om !y taunt$ ) be+ fugitives ( ,ephraim among ! ,ephraimites & ,manassites4 ,a second tribal w> ensu$1 9 :i* ! m5 ( ,ephraim 7 ?or\ghly wor/$4 ,ru%+ r\t$ to ! =ds ( ! ,jordan1 !y f\nd !m already 9 possession ( ,jeph?ah's =ces1 :o all[$ none to cross t fail$ to pron\nce ! ^w ,%ibbole?#bad4 ,upw>ds ( #db1jjj reveal$ _! ,ephraimite orig9 by sub/itut+ ! simple s = %1 & 7 massacr$4 ,! supreme au?ority1 = :i* he _h cov5ant$1 ,jeph?ah only liv$ to enjoy = #f ye>s1 :5 he di$1 & 0 buri$ 9 "o ( ! cities ( 8 native l& 7,judg4 xii4 #a-g74 ,aft] him o!r & obscur] judges rose to display ! gr[+ t5d5cy t[>ds h]$it>y mon>*y4 ,?us ,,ibzan ( ,be?lehem 9 ,zebulun judg$1 at lea/ nor?-we/]n ,israel1 = #g ye>s1 & conf]r$ a portion ( 8 dignity on 8 #cj sons & #cj daught]s2 ,,elon ( ! same tribe rul$ = #aj ye>s2 & aft] him ,,abdon1 ( ,pira?on 9 ! l& ( ,ephraim1 ab\t #f miles f ,%e*em1 ex]cis$ ! supremacy = #h ye>s1 & 0 succe$$ 9 a portion ( 8 almo/ regal hon\rs by 8 num]\s *ildr5 7,judg4 xii4 #h-ad74 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,invasion ,,f ,,! ,,s\?-,,we/4 ,,samson4 ,,judg4 ,,xiii4-,,xvi4 ,b4,c4 #aafa-aabj4 ,,mean:ile ! ,phili/9es#bae on ! s\?-we/ _h n only e/abli%$ !mselves 9 ! ,%ephelah1 or ,l[ ,c\ntry1 b n[ comm5c$ t long & deadly ho/ility to ! ,israelites1 :i* la/$ f ?is "t ?r\gh ! reigns ( ,saul & ,david1 & 0 n f9ally t]m9at$ till ! "t ( ,hezekiah 7#b ,k+s xviii4 #h74 ,_! oppressions naturally press$ mo/ heavily on ! little tribe ( ,dan1 already h>d pu%$ by ! ,amorites4 ,f ?is tribe1 !n1 ! ,deliv]] came4 ,b unlike o!rs :o _h be5 call$ to ! same (fice1 he 0 specially set ap>t = x ev5 be=e 8 bir?4 ,on ! high hill ( ,zorah ov]look+ ! f]tile l[l&s ( ,phili/ia liv$ a ,danite nam$ ,manoah4 ,to 8 wife1 :o z yet _h no *ild1 x 0 ann\nc$ by an ,angel t %e 0 ab\t to become ! "m ( a son1 :om %e 0 to devote z a ,naz>ite#baf unto ,god f 8 bir?2 no razor 0 ev] to come ^u 8 head2 w9e & /rong dr9k he 0 nev] to t\*2 & he %\ld comm5ce ! deliv]ance ( ,israel f ! ,phili/9es 7,judg4 xiii4 #e74 ,^! words 7 ann\nc$ to ,manoah by 8 wife1 & a second appe>ance ( ! ,angel 0 v\*saf$ to assure bo? p>5ts ( ! c]ta9ty ( ^! ev5ts1 :i* 0 fur!r confirm$1 z 9 ! case ( ,gideon1 by ! disappe>ance ( ! ,angel 9 ! flames :i* consum$ ! ,danite's meat-(f]+ 7,judg4 xiii4 #bj74 ,9 process ( "t ! *ild 0 born1 & 0 nam$ ,,samson1 ei!r ! sunlight1 or ! /rong4 ,z he grew1 he became di/+ui%$ = sup]natural /r5g?1 & f "t to "t 9 ,mahanah-,dan1 ! camp ( ! fam\s ,six ,hundr$ ( 8 tribe#bag1 0 mov$ to p]=m ^? exploits :i* made him ! t]ror ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,8 fir/ action1 h[ev]1 :5 come to man's e/ate1 did n display t ho/ility to ! national enemy :i* 8 p>5ts w\ld naturally h expect$4 ,at ,timna?1 !n 9 ! occupation ( ! ,phili/9es1 he saw "o ( ! daught]s ( ! place1 :om he 0 resolv$ to m>ry4 ,v unwill+ly did 8 fa!r & "m give _! cons5t1 & w5t d[n f ,zorah ) _! wayw>d son 8?r\gh wild rocky gorges0 to ! v9ey>ds ( ,timna?1 situat$1 z 0 (t5 ! case1 f> f ! village to :i* !y belong$1 & amid/ r\gh wadies & wild cliffs#bah4 ,9 "o ( ^! ,samson enc\nt]$ a "y lion1 &1 ?\gh he _h no?+ 9 8 h&1 r5t x z he w\ld h r5t a kid4 ,?9k+ little ( ! circum/ance1 he did n m5tion x to 8 fa!r & "m1 b w5t ) !m to ,timna?1 & talk$ ) ! woman1 & %e pleas$ him well4 ,on 8 second desc5t ?r\gh ! same wild rocky pass1 he turn$ aside to see ! c>case ( ! lion1 & discov]$ among/ ! bones a sw>m ( bees4 ,a portion ( ! honey he took himself1 & gave a portion to 8 p>5ts1 say+ no?+ ( 8 exploit1 or ! place :5ce he _h obta9$ ! honey4 ,! w$d+ fe/ival 0 celebrat$ at ,timna?1 & la/$ sev]al days1 on "o ( :i* ! bridegroom put =? a riddle to 8 ?irty ,phili/9e 8companions10 promis+ ?irty %eets & ?irty *anges ( g>m5ts to any t guess$ x1 b dem&+ ! same ( !m if )9 ! days ( ! fea/ !y fail$ to discov] x4 ,! "y m5 accept$ ! *all5ge1 & ,samson put =? 8 riddle1 say+1 ,out ( ! eat] came =? meat1 ,out ( ! /rong came =? sweetness4 ,= ?ree days ! ,phili/9e y\?s tri$ to unravel x1 & fail$4 ,!n !y beset ,samson's wife1 & ?reat5$ to burn h] & h] fa!r's h\se1 if %e did n asc]ta9 = !m ! int]pretation4 ,dur+ ! rema9+ days1 !re=e1 %e implor$ ( ,samson ) te>s ! revelation ( ! secret4 ,at fir/ he 0 pro( aga9/ h] entreaties1 b on ! la/ day ( ! fea/ he told h]1 & %e reveal$ x to ! ?irty ,phili/9es1 :o came to him 9 ! ev5+ & said1 ,:at is sweet] ?an honey8 ,:at is /rong] ?an a lion8 ,if ye _h n pl\gh$ ) my heif]1 ye _h n f\nd out my riddle 0 ! giant's brief reply1 & go+ d[n to ,a%kelon1 "o ( ! five cities ( ! lords ( ! ,phili/9es1 on ! extreme s\!rn edge ( ! ,m$it]ranean ,sea1 he slew ?irty m5 & ( ! spoil br\ght ! /ipulat$ rew>d4 ,!n 9 great wra? he return$ to ,zorah4 ,b :5 :eat-h>ve/ came r\nd1 8 passion = ! woman 0 some:at rek9dl$1 & he resolv$ to pres5t h] ) a kid1 & n[ le>nt f h] fa!r = ! fir/ "t1 t1 probably dur+ 8 abs5ce at ,a%kelon1 ?9k+ he utt]ly hat$ h]1 he _h be/[$ h] ^u ano!r4 ,!reupon ,samson1 be+ enrag$1 resolv$ to wreak 8 v5geance on ! ,phili/9es1 & cat*+1 probably 9 pitfalls & sn>es1 #cjj foxes1 he fa/5$ !m tail to tail ) light$ firebr&s 9 ! mid/1 & s5t !m into _! cornfields1 olive-y>ds1 & v9e-y>ds4 ,t]rible 0 ! mis*ief ?us inflict$ 9 a c\ntry1 :i* ev5 n[1 89 ! summ] mon?s1 is "o sea ( dead-ripe gra91 dry z t9d]#bai40 ,at l5g? ! ,phili/9es asc]ta9$ :o 0 ! au?or ( ?is de/ructive conflagration1 & w5t to ! h\se ( 8 late wife1 & burnt h] & h] fa!r to dea?4 ,!reupon ,samson av5g$ himself by inflict+ ^u !m a great slaught]1 & w5t & took up 8 abode on ! l(ty cliff ( ,etam1 probably n v f> f ,be?lehem4 ,?i!r ! ,phili/9es pursu$ him1 & dem&$ 8 surr5d] ( ! m5 ( ,judah4 ,s utt]ly lo/ to all feel+s ( hon\r1 s degrad$ f its =m] high e/ate 0 ?is tribe1 t #cjjj m5 actually scal$ ! rocky cliff1 & br\ght ,samson b\nd ) two new cords to 8 enemies4 ,on 8 approa*1 ! ,phili/9es rais$ a mighty %\t4 ,b at ! mom5t sup]natural /r5g? 0 giv5 to ! captive4 ,he bur/ 8 bonds z ?\gh !y _h be5 cords ( flax burnt 9 ! fire1 & seiz+ ! jawbone ( an ass1 & aid$ probably by ! n[ inspirit$ ,israelites1 slew a ?\s& ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,9 memory ( ?is exploit1 he nam$ ! place ,rama?-,lehi 7! ca/+ away ( ! jawbone74 ,sore a?ir/ aft] 8 ex]tions1 he fe>$ t f %e] exhau/ion he might fall once m into ! h&s ( 8 foes1 b f a holl[ place 9 ,lehi ,god caus$ wat] to issue1 & 8 _s reviv+ he call$ ! spot ,en-hakkore 7! ,spr+ ( ! cri]7 7,judg4 xv4 #af-ai74 ,samson is next f\nd at ,gaza 7! /rong71 :i* ?\gh allott$ to & conqu]$ by ,judah 7 ,jo%4 xv4 #dg2 ,judg4 i4 #ah7 _h fall5 into ! h&s ( ! ,phili/9es1 :o n[ encompass$ ! gate ( ! city1 int5d+ to capture him 9 ! morn+4 ,b at midnight he arose1 & tak+ ! doors ( ! gate & ! two po/s1 c>ri$ !m1 b> & all1 to ! top ( ! hill be=e ,hebron4 ,aft] ?is1 he fell 9 love ) ,delilah1 a ,phili/9e c\rtesan1 ( ! valley ( ,sorek1 app>5tly ne> ,gaza4 ,?is la/ am\r l$ to 8 capture & dea?4 ,= ! enorm\s rew>d ( #aajj pieces ( silv] f ea* "l1 equival5t to #eejj %ekels1 ! five lords ( ! ,phili/9es p]suad$ h] to und]take ! task ( discov]+ ! secret ( 8 great /r5g?4 ,?ree times %e importun$ him to reveal ! my/]y1 b he succe$$ 9 putt+ h] (f ) wiles4 ,gre5 )es1 new ropes1 ! b9d+ ( 8 sev5 clu/]+ locks to ! web1 all ^! exp$i5ts 7 p[]less to deta9 him prison]1 & he escap$ ) ease f ! h&s ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,! f\r? "t1 h[ev]1 %e succe$$1 & he told h] all 8 he>t1 reveal+ ! secret ( 8 ,naz>ite v[4 ,accord+ly1 :ile he 0 asleep ^u h] knees1 %e caus$ ! sev5 locks to be %av$ (f1 & :5 he awoke ! giant f\nd t 8 /r5g? _h dep>t$ f him4 ,! wat*+ ,phili/9es sprang into ! *amb]1 took him1 bor$ out 8 eyes1 & br\ght him b\nd ) braz5 fett]s to ,gaza1 :]e !y made him gr9d 9 ! prison-h\se 7,judg4 xvi4 #ba74 ,!n a day 0 fix$ = a solemn fe/ival 9 hon\r ( ,dagon1 _! national deity1 half man & half fi%#bbj1 to :om ! deliv]ance ( ! nation f _! dread$ foe 0 ascrib$4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ! fea/1 ,samson 0 br\ght 9 to make sport = 8 unfeel+ captors4 ,! temple1 :]e ! fe/ival 0 held1 situat$ probably on a slop+ hill1 0 full ( m5 & wom51 & ev5 on ! ro( upw>ds ( #cjjj 7 pack$ toge!r4 ,! bl9d$ giant 0 l$ 9 by a lad1 & at 8 own reque/ 0 suff]$ to feel ! pill>s on :i* ! temple /ood4 ,/&+ !re1 he pray$ t 8 old /r5g? might = ?is once be re/or$ to him1 & t he might be enabl$ to wreak a complete rev5ge on 8 unfeel+ enemies4 ,tak+ hold ( ! pill>s ) bo? h&s1 & pray+ t he might die ) ! ,phili/9es1 he b[$ himself ) all 8 might1 & ! temple walls fell 91 & cru%$ ! lords ( ! ,phili/9es & ! assembl$ cr[d4 ,samson's body 0 extricat$ f ! ru9s1 & 9 sad procession 0 borne by 8 bre?r5 & k9sm5 8up ! /eep asc5t to 8 native hills10 & laid betwe5 ,zorah & ,e%taol 9 ! burial-place ( ,manoah 8 fa!r 7,judg4 xvi4 #ca74 ,z ,judge1 ,samson's supremacy _h la/$ tw5ty ye>s4 ,! words ( ! ,angel to 8 p>5ts _h decl>$ t he %\ld beg9 to deliv] ,israel out ( ! h& ( ! ,phili/9es1 & 9 tru? 8 "w 0 only begun4 ,its complet5ess 0 m>r$ *iefly by himself4 8,8 acts 7 dictat$ ma9ly by caprice & ! impulse ( ! mom5t2 he fritt]$ away ! great p[]s :i* _h be5 be/[$ ^u him1 & =got ! ,div9e call :i* he _h receiv$4 ,/ill ^! incomplete results may 9 "s measure be fairly ascrib$ to ! "* ( 8 c\ntrym52 !y always p]mitt$ him to /& unaid$ & alone1 & ev5 surr5d]$ him to ! enemy#bba40 ,! "w t he began ne$$ a v diff]5t man to complete x1 ! _s ( ! p ne$$ r5ewal1 & an int]nal re=mation 0 ess5tial4 ,be=e rec\nt+ ! means :]eby ?is 0 br\ght ab\t1 ! ,sacr$ ,n>rative pres5ts u ) a little hi/ory1 :i* /rik+ly illu/rates ! repose & peacefulness :i* *>act]iz$ "s ( ! calm] int]vals 9 ! di/urb$ p]iod ( ! ,judges4 ,f ,be?lehem-,judah !re w5t =? dur+ a season ( fam9e#bbb two ,ephra?ites ( ! place1 ,,elimele* & ,,naomi1 ) _! sons ,,mahlon & ,,*ilion1 to seek a home across ! ,jordan 9 ! l& ( ,moab4 ,"h ,elimele* di$1 & 8 two sons m>ri$ two ( ! daught]s ( ,moab1 ,,orpah & ,,ru?4 ,aft] a p]iod ( ab\t t5 ye>s 8 sons also di$1 & ,naomi he>+ t ! fam9e _h ceas$ 9 ! l& ( ,israel1 prep>$ to return to h] native t[n accompani$ by h] daught]-9-law ,ru?1 :om no entreaties c\ld induce to rema9 among/ h] own p4 ,x 0 ! beg9n+ ( b>ley-h>ve/#bbc :5 !y return$1 & ,ru? w5t to glean ne> ,be?lehem 9 ! fields ( ,boaz1 a man ( weal? & a k9sman ( ,elimele*4 ,! appe>ance & ! /ory ( ! beautiful /rang]1 :i* he le>nt f ! t[nspeople1 attract$ ! att5tion ( ,boaz to ! ,moabitess1 & he p]mitt$ h] n only to glean 9 8 fields1 b to %>e ) 8 lab\r]s ! provisions suppli$ !m4 ,by ! advice ( h] "m-9-law1 ,ru? aft]w>ds claim$ k9%ip ) ! weal?y ,boaz1 & he 0 n sl[ to ackn[l$ge x4 ,a ne>] k9sman1 h[ev]1 0 fir/ ask$ to dis*>ge ^! duties1 :i* includ$ n only ! r$emption ( ! l& t _h belong$ to ,elimele*1 b also ! tak+ ( ,ru? 9 m>riage to raise up ! "n ( ! dead ^u 8 inh]itance 7,deut4 xxv4 #e-aj74 ,on 8 decl9+ to p]=m ! latt] duty1 ,boaz r$eem$ ! l& 9 ! pres5ce ( t5 eld]s ( ,be?lehem & ! assembl$ p1 & m>ri$ ,ru?1 by :om he became ! fa!r ( ,ob$1 ! gr&fa!r ( ,k+ ,david#bbd4 ,a m pleas+ picture ( ,hebrew c\ntry life c h>dly be imag9$ ?an ! /ory ( 8! glean] ,ru?10 illu/rat+1 z x does1 8! fri5dly relations betwe5 ! good ,boaz & 8 reap]s1 ! ,jewi% l&-sy/em1 ! me?od ( transf]r+ prop]ty f "o p]son to ano!r1 ! work+ ( ! ,mosaic ,law = ! relief ( di/ress$ & ru9$ families1 b above all h&+ d[n ! unselfi%ness1 ! brave love1 ! un%ak5 tru/fulness ( h]1 :o ?\gh n ( ! *os5 ,race 01 l ! ,canaanitess ,tam> 7,g54 xxxviii4 #bi2 ,matt4 i4 #c7 & ! ,canaanitess ,rahab 7,matt4 i4 #e71 privileg$ to become ! ance/ress ( ,david1 & s ( great ,david's great] ,,son0 7,ru? iv4 #ah-bb74 ,,book ,,viii4 ,,f ,,! ,,"t ,,( ,,samuel ,,to ,,! ,,accession ,,( ,,david4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,eli ,,& ,,samuel4 #a ,,sam4 ,i4-,,iv4 ,b4,c4 ,,circ4 #aaga-aada4 ,,dur+ ! tw5ty ye>s t ,samson judg$ ,israel1 ! ,high-prie/hood1 div]t$ = reasons n reveal$ f ! l9e ( ,eleaz> to ! y\ng] l9e ( ,i?am> 7#a ,*ron4 vi4 #d-ae2 xxiv4 #d71 _h be5 fill$ by ,,eli1 :o h5ce=? appe>s to h dis*>g$ ! unit$ duties ( ,high-prie/ & ,judge4 ,! ,tab]nacle ) ! ,ark 0 n[ at ,%iloh1 :]e a t[n _h rapidly gr[n up4 ,inside ! gateway lead+ up to x 0 a 8seat0 or 8?rone0 7#a ,sam4 i4 #i2 iv4 #ac71 on :i* ,eli us$ to sit1 & !nce survey ! wor%ipp]s z !y came up on high days to ! ,fe/ivals4 ,ye> by ye>1 z he sat !re1 he w\ld see among/ ! pilgrims com+ up to ! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles ! family ( ,,elkanah1 a man ( ,rama?aim-,zophim#bbe 9 ,m\nt ,ephraim4 ,?\gh a ,levite 9 ! l9e ( ,koha? 7#a ,*ron4 vi4 #bg-cd71 he af=ds "o ( ! few in/ances ( polygamy 9 ! ranks ( ! l[] ord]s4 ,by 8 wife ,p59nah he _h sev]al *ildr52 by ,hannah1 8 fav\rite wife1 he _h none1 :i* 0 to h] a s\rce ( mu* tr\ble1 & br\ght d[n ^u h] _m taunts f h] rival4 ,on "o occasion1 z ,eli sat on 8 ?rone at ! gate1 he 0 l$ m p>ticul>ly to notice "o ( ?is little family gr\p4 ,at ! close ( ! sacrificial ,fea/1 unable any long] to endure ! mock]y ( h] rival & h] own bitt]ness ( he>t1 ,hannah rema9$ long 9 sil5t pray] at ! ,sanctu>y4 ,! ,high-prie/ saw h] lips move1 b he>d no s\nd ( h] voice1 z %e pray$4 ,?9k+ t %e _h indulg$ to excess at ! fea/1 he rebuk$ h]1 & bade h] put away h] w9e f h]4 ,!n ,hannah told him ( h] secret grief1 & ! ag$ prie/1 conv9c$ ( 8 error1 quickly made am5ds by be/[+ ^u h] 8 bless+1 & express+ a hope t ! ,god ( ,israel might grant ! petition %e _h pref]r$ 7#a ,sam4 i4 #ag74 ,! /ory ( ! wife ( ,manoah 01 probably1 n unkn[n to ,hannah1 & %e too pray$ t if ! ,"l w\ld grant h] a man-*ild1 %e w\ld devote him z a ,naz>ite to ,8 s]vice all ! days ( 8 life4 ,h] pray] 0 he>d4 ,be=e ! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles came r\nd aga91 %e _h become ! "m ( a son1 to :om %e gave ! appropriate "n ( ,,samuel1 8! ,ask$ or ,he>d ( ,god40 ,:5 he 0 wean$1 %e br\ght him to ,%iloh1 ) ?ree bullocks1 an ephah ( fl\r1 & a sk9 bottle ( w9e1 & hav+ p\r$ =? h] ?ankfulness 9 an inspir$ hymn1 pres5t$ ! boy to ,eli1 z ! *ild = :om %e _h pray$1 & :om %e n[ wi%$ to return to ! ,"l 7#a ,sam4 ii4 #a-aa74 ,9 /rik+ contra/ ) ! simplicity & innoc5ce ( ! "y *ild1 :o h5ce=? wait$ ^u ,eli1 ! two sons ( t pontiff1 ,,hophni & ,,ph9ehas 7 sons ( ,belial1 !y knew n ! ,"l4 ,by _! rapacity & lu/ !y _h fill$ all ,israel ) loa?+ & indignation1 s t m5 abhorr$ ! (f]+ ( ! ,"l4 ,b ,eli re/ra9$ !m n1 &1 z ye>s w5t on1 _! wick$ness seem$ only to increase 9 spite ( 8 expo/ulations4 ,x 0 a d>k day 9 ,israel1 & _! conduct gives u a t]rible glimpse into ! fall5 condition ( ! *os5 p 7#a ,sam4 ii4 #ab-ba74 ,be=e long ! fir/ w>n+ came to ,eli4 ,a man ( ,god /ood be=e him1 & aft] rem9d+ him ( ! high hon\r ,god _h conf]r$ ^u him1 :5 ,he *ose him to be ,8 prie/1 /]nly rebuk$ him = hon\r+ 8 sons above _! ,mak]1 & ann\nc$ t in/ead ( ! (fice rema9+ 9 8 family1 its high functions %\ld be transf]r$ to ano!r & m fai?ful l9e4 ,& n only did he ?us d5\nce di/ant puni%m5t b an imm$iate & spe$y pl$ge ( x 9 ! dea? on "o day ( bo? 8 sons 7#a ,sam4 ii4 #bg-cf74 ,b ?is w>n+ produc$ no effect4 ,eli 0 old & greyhead$4 ,h[ev] fitt$ he might h be5 once = ! task ( rul+ 8 family1 t day 0 gone by n[4 ,a second w>n+1 !re=e1 ( com+ doom 0 n[ giv5 him1 n by ! m\? ( any /rang]1 b ( ! *ild1 :om ,hannah _h left 9 ! ,tab]nacle at ,%iloh a loan unto ! ,"l4 ,clad 9 a :ite l95 ephod1 & ! little mantle#bbf rea*+ to ! feet1 :i* 8 "m br\ght him f ye> to ye>1 8 long fl[+ hair betok5+ 8 ,naz>ite v[1 ,samuel m9i/]$ be=e ,eli4 ,! degrad$ /ate ( ! prie/hood 9 ! h&s ( ,hophni & ,ph9ehas _h made intimations ( ! ,div9e ,w r>e & preci\s 9 ^? days1 !re 0 no op5 vision4 ,b ! ,"l f\nd a way to intimate ! com+ doom ( ,eli's h\se4 ,"o night1 :5 ! ag$ prie/ _h la9 d[n to re/ 9 "o ( ! *amb]s h>d by ! ,tab]nacle1 :i* 0 illum9$ only by ! light ( ! sev5-bran*$ ,gold5 ,c&le/ick1 9 ! e>ly morn+1 be=e x 0 yet light1 a ,voice call$ ,samuel & awoke him f 8 slumb]4 ,?9k+ ,eli _h call$ him1 he w5t to him1 & enquir$ ! cause4 ,b ,eli _h n spok51 & bade him lie d[n aga94 ,he did s1 & aga9 ! ,voice pron\nc$ 8 "n4 ,once m he ran to ! b$-side ( ! ,high-prie/1 :o z be=e d5i$ t he _h call$ him1 & told him to return to 8 b$4 ,a ?ird "t ! ,voice pron\nc$ 8 "n1 & !n ,eli p]ceiv$ t ! ,"l _h call$ ! *ild1 & bade him1 if he he>d x aga91 reply1 ,speak1 ,"l1 = ?y s]vant he>e?4 ,samuel return$ to 8 b$1 & :5 ! ,voice call$ to him = ! f\r? "t1 answ]$ z ! ag$ prie/ _h bidd5 him1 & he>d ! purport ( ! my/]i\s call4 ,! ,"l 0 ab\t to d a ?+ 9 ,israel1 at :i* bo? ! e>s ( him t he>d x %\ld t+le4 ,eli's sons _h made !mselves vile1 & he _h n re/ra9$ !m4 ,= ?is iniquity 8 h\se 0 n[ to be judg$ & nei!r sacrifice nor (f]+ c\ld make atonem5t2 :5 ! ,"l began1 ,he w\ld also make an end4 ,until ! sun 0 up1 ,samuel lay /ill1 & =bore to tell ,eli :at he _h he>d4 ,b ! ,high-prie/1 ^: consci5ce1 d\btless1 only too surely :isp]$ :at x 01 bade him hide no?+ f him4 ,& !n ! old man1 ^: eyes 7 dim t he c\ld n see1 li/5$1 :ile ! *ild told him e :it4 ,dea? await$ 8 sons1 begg>y & desolation 8 family4 ,x is ! ,"l1 0 8 brief reply1 let ,him d :at seeme? ,him good1 & 9 ! c\rse ( "t ! w>n+ 0 fulfill$4 ,z ,samuel grew1 ! ,"l began to reveal ,himself m & m to him4 ,! influ5ce ( ,eli1 already weak5$1 n[ dw9dl$ f day to day4 ,he 8decreas$0 & ,samuel 8increas$10 & ! ,"l 0 ) him1 & let none ( 8 words fall to ! gr\nd1 s t all ,israel1 f ,dan ev5 to ,be]%eba1 knew t he 0 e/abli%$ to be a ,prophet1 a reveal] ( ! ,div9e ,w 7#a ,sam4 iii4 #ai-ba74 ,mean:ile ! /r5g? ( ! ,phili/9es _h recov]$ f ! w\nds x _h receiv$ f ! *ampion ( ,dan4 ,advanc+ _! =ces to ,aphek1 no great di/ance f ! =tress ( ,jebus1 !y attack$ ! ,israelites1 & inflict$ on !m a loss ( #d1jjj m54 ,al>m$ at ?is rev]se1 ! ,israelites resolv$ to fet* ! ,ark & take x into battle1 t x might save !m out ( ! h&s ( _! enemies4 ,! sacr$ symbol 0 !reupon remov$ f ! curta9s t enclos$ x1 & ! two sons ( ,eli accompani$ x to ! field4 ,a great %\t1 s t ! e>? rang aga91 greet$ its arrival 9 ! ,israelite camp1 & ! ,phili/9es al>m$ at ! proximity ( ! mighty ,gods1 t smote ! ,egyptians ) all ! plagues1 resolv$ to sell _! lives de>1 r ?an become subject to _! enemies4 ,aga91 !re=e1 ! battle 0 jo9$1 & ,israel su/a9$ a /ill m disa/r\s defeat4 ,upw>ds ( #cj1jjj 7 sla91 among/ :om 7 ,eli's sons1 & worse ?an all1 ! ,ark ( ,god 0 tak5 7#a ,sam4 iv4 #aa74 ,on 8 elevat$ 8seat0 by ! wayside ,eli sat to receive any tid+s f ! battle-field1 8 he>t trembl+ = ! sacr$ ,symbol ( :i* he 0 ! gu>dian4 ,z ! day clos$1 a "y man ( ! tribe ( ,b5jam9 came runn+ into ! t[n ( ,%iloh4 ,8 clo!s 7 r5t1 8 hair spr9kl$ ) du/4 ,a wail ( lam5tation arose f ! p1 :o no soon] saw him ?us attir$1 ?an !y knew h[ ! day _h gone4 ,eli he>d ! noise ( ! tumult1 & enquir$ ! cause4 ,i am he t came out ( ! army1 & ,i fl$ to-day out ( ! army1 said ! "y man4 ,& :at is !re done1 my son8 enquir$ ! pontiff4 ,israel is fl$ be=e ! ,phili/9es1 0 ! reply1 & !re ha? be5 also a great slaught] among ! p& ?y two sons1 also1 ,hophni & ,ph9ehas are dead& ! ,ark ( ,god is tak54 ,no soon] did ! la/ "p ( 8 t]rible tid+s fall f 8 m\?1 ?an ! ag$ prie/ fell f 8 seat backw>ds1 & 8 neck brake1 & he di$4 ,n9ety-eight summ]s _h pass$ ov] 8 head1 & =ty ye>s he _h judg$ ,israel1 & n[ 8 doom 0 come4 ,b /ill ano!r dea? 0 to m>k t dreadful day4 ,! wife ( ,ph9ehas 0 ne> to be deliv]$ ( h] second *ild4 ,! news rea*$ h] t h] husb& & h] fa!r-9-law 7 dead1 t ,israel _h be5 defeat$1 t ! ,ark _h be5 tak54 ,%e b[$ h] head1 ! pangs ( *ildbir? came ^u h]1 a son 0 born1 & ! wom5 t /ood by tri$ to *e] h] fa9t+ spirits4 ,b 9 va94 ,! ,ark ( ,god 0 tak51 t 0 all h] m9d c\ld realize4 ,) h] la/ brea? %e gave ! *ild a "n t %\ld be a memorial ( t fe>ful day4 ,call him ,,i*abod1 %e said1 ,! glory is dep>t$ f ,israel#bbg 7#a ,sam4 iv4 #ab-bb74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,samuel',s ,,judge%ip4 #a ,,sam4 ,v4-,,viii4 ,b4,c4 #aada-ajie4 ,,mean:ile ! ,ark 0 c>ri$ by ! ,phili/9es 9 triumph to ,a%dod#bbh1 "o ( _! five conf$]ate cities1 & plac$ 9 ! ,temple ( ,dagon4 ,b !re its sanctity 0 rem>kably v9dicat$1 = on ! morr[ t idol 0 f\nd ly+ on its face ^u ! gr\nd4 ,9 va9 did its vot>ies set x up 9 its place aga94 ,! next day saw x a second "t laid pro/rate1 & n only fall51 b brok51 )\t head or h&s4 ,moreov] :ile a plague ( mice de/roy$ _! crops1 8em]ods10 i4e4 hemorrhoids or piles1 torm5t$ _! bodies4 ,9 great con/]nation !y1 !reupon1 remov$ ! ,ark to ,ga?1 b !re1 too1 ! same plague broke out1 & :5 !y 7 on ! po9t ( remov+ x to ,ekron1 ! inhabitants ( t city int]f]$1 & decl>$ !y w\ld n admit x )9 _! walls4 ,! advice ( ! prie/s & div9]s 0 !n ask$1 & !y sugge/$ t ! sacr$ ,c(f] %\ld be plac$ 9 a new c>t drawn by two mil* k9e1 :i* _h nev] be5 yok$1 & ) a trespass-(f]+ ( five gold5 mice & five gold5 em]ods be s5t back to ! ,israelites4 ,if ! k9e ( _! own accord took ! road to ,be?-%eme%1 7h\se ( ! ,sun#bbi71 "u ! hills ( ,dan1 & close to ! ,phili/9e l[l&s1 !n x w\ld be c]ta9 t _! mis=tunes 7 due to ! ho/ility ( ! ,gods ( ! ,israelites1 o!rwise x might be conclud$ t "s *ance _h smitt5 !m4 ,! plan 0 adopt$4 ,! ,ark 0 plac$ 9 ! new c>t1 toge!r ) ! c(f] conta9+ ! trespass-(f]+s1 & ! k9e took ! high-road f ,ekron to ,be?-%eme%1 )\t turn+ to ! "r h& or ! left4 ,x 0 ! "t ( :eat-h>ve/1 & ! p ( ! t[n 7 busy ga!r+ 9 _! corn1 :5 lift+ up _! eyes !y ) joy beheld ! ,ark1 :i* !y _h n se5 = sev5 mon?s 7#a ,sam4 vi4 #a74 ,! k9e1 mean:ile1 /opp$ n till !y _h rea*$ ! field ( ,jo%ua1 an inhabitant ( ! place1 :]e !re 0 a great /one4 ,be?-%eme% be+ a suburb-city1 & allott$ to ! prie/s 7,jo%4 xxi4 #af2 #a ,*r4 vi4 #ei71 ! ,levites resid+ !re took d[n ! ,ark & ! c(f]1 plac$ !m on ! great /one1 !n clave ! wood ( ! c>t1 & (f]$ up ! k9e z a burnt-(f]+ to ,jehovah1 at ! close ( :i* c]emony1 ! five lords ( ! ,phili/9es1 :o _h jo9$ ! procession1 return$ to _! own c\ntry 7#a ,sam4 vi4 #aj-af74 ,b ev5 ?is joy\s day 0 n to pass by )\t a great calamity4 ,n cont5t ) (f]+ sacrifices1 ! p ( ,be?-%eme% approa*$ ! ,ark1 & ?\gh ev5 ! prie/s 7 n all[$ to t\* x1 remov$ ! lid1 to d :i* "s =ce mu/ h be5 us$1 & look$ into x1 = :i* pr(anity a consid]able numb] 7 /rick5 ) in/ant dea?4 ,mess5g]s 71 !re=e1 dispat*$ to ,kirja?-je>im 7! fields ( ! wood1 see ,ps4 cxxxii4 #f71 & ?i!r ?r\gh ! hills ! ,ark 0 s5t1 & plac$ 9 ! h\se ( ! ,levite ,ab9adab1 ^: son ,eleaz> 0 consecrat$ to keep x1 & !re x rema9$ until ! "t ( ,david 7#a ,sam4 vii4 #a74 ,mean:ile ,samuel1 ( :om we h n he>d s9ce he d5\nc$ ! doom ( ! h\se ( ,i?am>1 0 gr[+ up an ackn[l$g$ ,prophet ( ! ,"l4 ,9 ?is sad crisis ( ! nation's hi/ory he n[ came =w>d & conv5+ an assembly at ,mizpeh1 probably ! ,wat*-t[] ( ,b5jam91 solemnly expo/ulat$ ) ! ,israelites on _! idolatr\s practices4 ,) fa/+ & public confession !y ackn[l$g$ ! righte\sness ( ! late judgm5ts4 ,wat] 0 p\r$ ^u ! gr\nd1 & ! p ent]$ into a cov5ant to ab&on ! wor%ip ( ,baal & ,a%t>o?4 ,f ?is day ,samuel's c>e] z ,judge began1 & 0 inaugurat$ by a great victory ov] ! ,phili/9es1 :o he>+ t ! ,israelites 7 recov]+ f _! =m] depression1 once m ga!r$ toge!r at ,mizpeh1 prep>$ to give !m battle4 ,at ?is crisis1 ,samuel tak+ a lamb (f]$ x z a :ole burnt-(f]+ = ! nation's s9s1 & 0 ?us pi\sly employ$ :5 ! ,phili/9es made _! onslaught4 ,b at ?is mom5t a t]rific ?und]-/orm bur/ =?1 accompani$1 accord+ to ,josephus1 by an e>?quake4 ,seiz$ ) a sudd5 panic1 ! ,phili/9es fl$ 9 disord]1 & 7 pursu$ ) great slaught] by ! victori\s ,israelites z f> z ,be?-c> 7! h\se ( lambs71 a height to ! we/ ( ,mizpeh4 ,on ! v spot1 :]e tw5ty ye>s be=e ! ,phili/9es _h ga9$ _! mo/ signal triumph1 ,samuel n[ set up a huge /one to commemorate 8 victory1 & nam$ x ,eb5ez]1 ! ,/one ( ,help 7#a ,sam4 vii4 #ab74 ,! subsequ5t effects ( ?is success 7 /ill m app>5t4 ,n only did ! ,phili/9es receive a decid$ *eck1 b ! ,amorites also1 ! sc\rge ( ! little tribe ( ,dan1 made peace ) ,israel1 & all ! cities 9 ! ,phili/9e t]ritory1 :i* _h be5 tak5 f ! ,israelites1 f ,ekron to ,ga?1 7 re/or$4 ,samuel's (fice z ,judge 0 n[ confirm$4 ,ramah1 8 bir?-place1 0 8 resid5ce1 & "h he erect$ an alt> to ! ,"l1 & !nce f ye> to ye> w5t =? 9 solemn circuit to ! old sanctu>ies1 ,be!l1 ,gilgal1 & ,mizpeh1 comb9+ ) ! duties ( a ,judge ! functions also ( a ,se] or ,prophet1 & ) all ! weight ( an ,oracle advis+ 9 any ( ! tr\bles ( national or dome/ic life 7#a ,sam4 ix4 #aa1 #ah1 #ai74 ,z ye>s pass$ on1 & he wax$ old1 8 sons ,,joel & ,,abiah1 l ^? ( ,jair & ,abdon be=e him1 %>$ a portion ( 8 judicial functions1 & adm9i/]$ ju/ice 9 ! m s\!rly portions ( ! c\ntry4 ,b !y did n walk 9 _! fa!r's foot/eps4 ,he :o1 :5 a *ild1 _h d5\nc$ ! t]rible doom on ,eli = ! wick$ness ( 8 sons1 liv$ to see 8 own sons turn+ aside aft] lucre1 exact+ excessive usury1 & p]v]t+ judgm5t 7#a ,sam4 viii4 #c74 ,a new & m advanc$ p]iod 9 ! hi/ory ( ! nation 0 at h&1 & ! supremacy ( ! ,judges 0 ab\t to close4 ,samuel1 :o came l ,numa aft] ,romulus1 did n fail to prep>e ! p = ! new epo*4 ,at ,ramah1 at ,be!l1 at ,mizpeh1 at ,gilgal#bcj he ga!r$ toge!r ,s*ools ( ! ,prophets1 & 0 ! great re=m] ( ! prophetical ord]1 a "w ( su* importance t he is ev5 class$ ) ,moses1 ! great ,lawgiv] ( ! nation4 7,comp4 ,ps4 xcix4 #f2 ,acts iii4 #bd2 xiii4 #bj47 ,! title1 inde$1 ( 8prophet0 has occurr$ already m ?an once1 & is appli$ to ,abraham 7,g54 xx4 #g71 to ,moses 7,deut4 xviii4 #ae-ah71 to ,a>on 7,ex4 vii4 #a71 to ,miriam 7,ex4 xv4 #bj71 to ! sev5ty eld]s 7,num4 xi4 #bd-cj71 to ,deborah#bca 7,judg4 iv4 #d74 ,b ^! 7 isolat$ cases4 ,x 0 ! "w ( ,samuel to give p]man5ce & effectiv5ess to ! prophetical functions4 ,promis+ y\?s 7 ga!r$ by him into ,s*ools or ,colleges ( ,prophets1 :]e !y liv$ toge!r 9 a society or community1 "u a head or lead+ prophet1 :om !y call$ _! ,fa!r 7,comp4 #a ,sam4 x4 #ab2 xix4 #bj71 or ,ma/] 7#b ,k4 ii4 #c71 :ile !y 7 t]m$ 8 sons4 ,"h !y employ$ !mselves 9 /udy+ ! ,law ( ,moses2 practis$ ! composition ( sacr$ poetry2 & became skill$ 9 sacr$ music1 ! psalt]y1 h>p1 tabret1 pipe1 & cymbals 7#a ,sam4 x4 #e2 #b ,k4 iii4 #ae2 #a ,*4 xxv4 #a1 #f74 ,!y also pres]v$ & copi$ hi/orical records1 & 8ga!r$ up ! traditions ( _! own & =m] times40 ,_! call+ 0 n m]ely1 sometimes n at all1 to pr$ict future ev5ts4 ,!y 7 to be =?-speak]s = ,god1 to commune ) ,god1 to speak ( ,god1 to tea* ,8 tru?1 to decl>e ,8 w1 & t n only 9 words1 b sometimes 9 action4 ,/udy+ ! ,law ( ,moses1 & ! records ( ,god's pa/ deal+s ) _! nation1 !y 7 to see ! e>ne/ ( ,8 pres5ce = rebuke or consolation 9 ! pres5t4 ,_! vocation requir$ ( !m to prea* morality & spiritual religion1 to d5\nce oppression & covet\sness1 inju/ice & pr(ligacy1 cruelty & idolatry4 ,& :ile call$ to reveal ,god's w 9 ea* successive crisis ( ! nation's hi/ory1 !y 7 also specially rais$ up to fix ! eye ( _! c\ntrym5 on ! future1 to keep alive ! belief 9 ,god's promises ( ,r$emption1 & to =etell ! inc>nation ( ,him1 9 :om all nations 7 to be bless$4 ,if !y (t5 typifi$ ,him1 ^: appe>ance !y ann\nc$ & ^: ,_s dwelt 9 !m1 9 ,8 humiliation1 be+ despis$ & reject$ by ! g5]ation 9 :i* !y liv$1 yet f "t to "t !y typifi$ ,him also 9 ,8 exaltation1 = ! ,"l1 ^: mess5g]s !y 71 /ood by !m1 frequ5tly confirm$ _! ^w by miracles1 & puni%$ ^? :o injur$ !m#bcb4 ,! subsequ5t position ( ! ,prophetical ord] at mom5t\s p]iods ( ! national hi/ory is /rik+ly illu/rat$ by ! conduct ( its ,re=m] & ,organiz] n[4 ,! misconduct ( ,samuel's sons produc$ dissatisfaction & a cry = *ange4 ,samuel himself 0 /rick5 9 age4 ,he _h be5 a man ( peace4 ,"o milit>y success & "o only _h di/+ui%$ 8 ,judge%ip4 ,on ! we/ ! ev]-re/less ,phili/9es gave signs ( recov]y f _! late defeat 7#a ,sam4 x4 #e71 :ile beyond ! ,jordan ,naha% ! ,ammonite ?reat5$ ! cities ( ! tribes ( ,reub51 ,gad1 & ,manasseh 7#a ,sam4 xii4 #ab74 ,!re 0 no kn[n g5]al 9 ,israel qualifi$ by 8 position or p[]s to take ! comm& ( ! nation's armies1 & lead !m to battle4 ,! fix$ =m ( k+ly gov]nm5t1 :i* ! p saw enjoy$ by all ! nations ar\nd1 :i* !y _h !mselves p>tially adopt$ "u ,gideon & ,abimele*1 "u ,jair & ,abdon1 & to :i* ev5ts appe>$ to h be5 rapidly t5d+1 0 n yet realiz$4 ,at ?is juncture1 !n1 ! eld]s & accr$it$ heads ( ! nation repair$ to ,ramah1 & on ! gr\nd ( ,samuel's advanc$ age1 ! misconduct ( 8 sons1 &1 z we ga!r f an incid5tal rem>k ( ,samuel himself aft]w>ds1 an appreh5d$ invasion by ! ,ammonites1 !y reque/$ t ! =m ( gov]nm5t might be *ang$1 t a k+ might rule ov] !m1 l ! nations r\nd ab\t 7#a ,sam4 viii4 #e74 ,?is dem& 0 a %ock to ,samuel's feel+s1 & ! ?+ displeas$ him4 ,he knew well ! abuses su* a =m ( gov]nm5t 0 too likely to entail4 ,b he did n reject ! petition ( ! nation4 ,he 0 a true m$iator betwe5 ! old ord] t 0 *ang+ & ! new ord]1 to :i* x 0 de/9$ to give place4 ,he pray$ to ! ,"l = advice & direction 9 ?is great crisis1 & 8 pray] 0 he>d4 ,?\gh he _h be5 rightly displeas$ ) ! p's reque/1 ?\gh !y _h done worse ?an reject+ him & _h reject$ _! invisible ,rul]1 he 0 direct$ to he>k5 to _! voice1 b he 0 n to leave !m )\t w>n+4 ,he 0 to %ew !m ! mann] ( ! k+ t %\ld reign ov] !m 7#a ,sam4 viii4 #i74 ,accord+ly ,samuel conv5$ an assembly1 & fai?fully describ$ ! ,ori5tal c\rt & c]emonial1 :i* ! election ( a k+ w\ld inevitably entail2 h[ he w\ld at 8 own pleasure take _! sons & appo9t !m to comm& 8 *>iots & 8 horses1 w\ld set !m to e> 8 gr\nd & reap 8 h>ve/1 & fa%ion 8 *>iots & in/rum5ts ( w>2 h[ he w\ld take _! daught]s to be 8 confection]s1 8 cooks1 & 8 bak]s2 h[ _! prop]ty w\ld cease to be _! own1 & _! fields1 _! olivey>ds & v9ey>ds1 _! flocks & h]ds1 _! m5s]vants & maids]vants w\ld be requir$ to be at 8 disposal4 ,"u ?is despotism he w>n$ !m t a day w\ld come :5 !y w\ld cry unto ! ,"l1 b ,he w\ld n he> !m 7#a ,sam4 viii4 #aj-ah74 ,8 words1 h[ev]1 fell on unhe$+ e>s4 ,! pomp & c]emonial ( a c\rt _h too _m attractions = ! nation2 )\t a k+ to judge !m & fight _! battles1 !y affect$ to feel isolat$ & degrad$ 9 ! eyes ( neighb\r+ peoples1 & a k+ !y 7 resolv$ to h4 ,?is answ] ( ! eld]s ,samuel c>ri$ back to ! ,"l1 :o aga9 bade him he>k5 to _! voice1 & promis$ ! fulfilm5t ( _! wi%es1 ) :i* assurance !y 7 dismiss$ to _! sev]al cities#bcc 7#a ,sam4 viii4 #bb74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,election ,,( ,,! ,,fir/ ,,k+4 #a ,,sam4 ,,ix4 ,b4,c4 #ajie4 ,,! eld]s ( ,israel _h n long to wait = ! k+ !y s e>ne/ly desir$4 ,%ortly aft] ,samuel's return to ,ramah he receiv$ ,div9e intimation t on ! morr[ "o w\ld be s5t him1 :om he 0 to ano9t to be capta9 ov] ! ,"l's p4 ,accord+ly ! next day1 z he 0 on 8 way to ! high place to give 8 b5$iction at a sacrificial fea/1 he met two wayf>+ m54 ,"o 0 a man ( ,b5jam91 ,,saul ! son ( ,ki%1 ( a noble & h&some mi5 & gigantic /ature1 f 8 %\ld]s & upw>d high] ?an any ( ! p2 ! o!r 0 8 s]vant4 ,9 que/ ( ! asses ( ,saul's fa!r1 :i* _h /ray$1 ! two _h be5 trav]s+ )\t success ! c5tral region ( ,pale/9e1 & n[ guid$ by c]ta9 maid5s ( ,ramah1 :om !y _h met at ! entrance ( ! place go+ out to draw wat]1 !y _h resolv$ to ask ! advice ( ,samuel4 ,! ,prophet _h already notic$ ! tall h&some /rang]1 & z he drew ne> ! ,div9e ,voice assur$ him t he 0 ! de/9$ ,rul] ( ,8 p 7#a ,sam4 ix4 #ae1 #af74 ,:51 !re=e1 ,saul enquir$ = ! ,se]'s h\se1 ,samuel n only decl>$ t he 0 ! p]son he s\ght1 b reveal$ 8 my/]i\s acqua9tance ) ! secret ( 8 ?ree days' j\rney1 & bade him lay aside all fur!r anxiety1 = ! asses 7 f\nd4 ,!n1 turn+ to ,saul1 he add$ 9 yet m my/]i\s words1 ,on :om is ! desire ( ,israel8 ,is x n on !e1 & on all ?y fa!r's h\se8 ,m>vell+ at ! import ( ?is significant "q address$ to "o :o belong$ to ! smalle/ ( ! tribes ( ,israel1 & ^: family 0 ! lea/ ( all ! families ( ,b5jam9 7#a ,sam4 ix4 #ba71 ,saul foll[$ ! ,prophet to ! high place1 :]e ) 8 s]vant he 0 made to sit 9 ! *iefe/ place among ! ?irty gue/s assembl$ at ! sacrificial fea/1 & to p>take ( a special portion :i* _h be5 res]v$ = him4 ,!nce he return$ to ! t[n1 & 9 ! ev5+ held fur!r conv]sation ) ,samuel on ! h\se-top ( 8 dwell+4 ,next morn+ at daybreak ,samuel r\s$ 8 gue/1 & accompani$ him "s little way to ! end ( ! t[n4 ,!re ! s]vant 0 bidd5 to pass on1 & ! two be+ left alone ! ,prophet tak+ a phial ( oil p\r$ x on ,saul's head1 & kiss$ him1 & assur$ him ( 8 election to be ! fir/ ,k+ ( ,israel4 ,to ?is assurance he add$ prophetic intimations ( incid5ts :i* w\ld occur on ,saul's return homew>ds1 & :i* c\ld n fail /ill fur!r to confirm him 9 ! conviction t 8 sudd5 elevation 0 inde$ ( ! ,"l4 ,two m5 w\ld meet him at ,ra*el's sepul*re1 & in=m him t ! asses 7 f\nd1 & t 8 fa!r's anxieties n[ c5tr$ on himself2 at ! 8pla910 or r ! 8oak0 ( ,tabor 7#a ,sam4 x4 #c7 he w\ld meet ?ree m5 go+ to ,be!l c>ry+ gifts ( kids1 bread1 & a sk9 bottle ( w9e2 !y w\ld salute him1 & (f] him two loaves ( bread1 :i* he 0 to receive at _! h&2 !n1 ?irdly1 on rea*+ ! hill ( ,god1 probably ,gibeah1 :]e ! ,phili/9es _h po/$ a g>rison1 he w\ld meet a company ( ! prophets com+ d[n f ! high place ) psalt]y1 tabret1 pipe1 & h>p1 ^: inspir$ /ra9s w\ld s affect him t he w\ld jo9 himself to !m1 & be turn$ into ano!r man4 ,aft] ! fulfilm5t ( ^! ?ree signs1 he 0 to g to ,gilgal1 & !re t>ry sev5 days till ,samuel's arrival to (f] sacrifices1 & tell him :at he %\ld d 7#a ,sam4 x4 #h74 ,!n ! two m5 p>t$1 ea* ( ! ?ree signs came to pass1 & ,god gave ! son ( ,ki% ano!r he>t4 ,conv9c$ ( 8 call to inaugurate ! k+ly p]iod ( ,israel's hi/ory1 8 s\l rose to ! greatness ( ! occasion2 ! /ra9s ( ! prophetic *oir s wr\ght ^u 8 _s t he felt inspir$ to jo9 !m1 & 8 appe>ance 9 _! society became ! occasion ( a well-kn[n prov]b1 ,is ,saul also among ! prophets8 7#a ,sam4 x4 #ab74 ,mean:ile ,samuel conv5$ all ! p to ,mizpeh ( ,b5jam91 & aft] aga9 rebuk+ !m = _! want ( fai? 9 ?us ha/ily seek+ a *ange ( gov]nm5t1 bade !m pres5t !mselves be=e ! ,"l by _! tribes & by _! ?\s&s1 9 ord] t ! sacr$ lot might decide ! election ( ! k+4 ,9 solemn ord] ! tribes pass$ be=e him1 & ! lot fell ^u t ( ,b5jam94 ,!n ! same c]emony 0 successively repeat$ ) ! clans1 ! families1 ! individuals1 & 9 a mann] t none c\ld dispute1 x 0 indicat$ t ,saul ! son ( ,ki% 0 ! object ( ! ,div9e *oice4 ,b :5 se>* 0 made = him1 he 0 n to be f\nd4 ,/ill unwill+ to accept ! ardu\s duties ( ! k+dom1 he _h conceal$ himself 9 ! circle ( baggage r\nd ! encampm5t at ,mizpeh4 ,! se>* 0 r5ew$1 & he 0 br\ght =? f 8 hid+-place4 ,z he advanc$ into ! mid/ 8 exalt$ /ature /ruck ! spectators ) admiration1 & a univ]sal %\t ( ,long live ! ,k+ betok5$ ! nation's acceptance ( its new head 7#a ,sam4 x4 #bd74 ,left to !mselves1 ! ,israelites w\ld1 d\btless1 h /ood committ$ to ! new =m ( gov]nm5t1 )\t paus+ to insi/ on any conditions f _! ,rul]1 well cont5t if he prov$ z absolute & irresponsible z ^? ( ! nations r\nd ab\t4 ,b ! f>-see+ ,samuel 0 wis] ?an !y4 ,well kn[+ ! be>+ ( ! transactions ( t day on ! nation's future1 he n only exp\nd$ to ! p ! mann] ( ! k+dom z set =? by _! great ,lawgiv] 9 ! ,book ( ,deut]onomy 7xvii4 #ad-bj71 b = ! sake ( great] security committ$ ! regulations ?us accept$ to writ+1 & laid !m up 9 safe keep+ be=e ! ,"l1 & ?us1 8"u ,div9e sanction1 & amid/ ! despotisms ( ! ,ea/1 arose ! e>lie/ example ( a con/itutional mon>*y#bcd40 ,?is c]emony conclud$1 ! p return$ to _! homes1 & ,saul retir$ to ,gibeah4 ,?\gh 8 elevation _h be5 ?us =mally approv$1 !re 7 n want+ ^? :o1 on ! score1 probably1 ( ! obscurity ( 8 tribe1 & ! fact t 8 capacities 7 z yet unkn[n1 express$ mu* dissatisfaction at 8 promotion1 que/ion$ 8 ability to rule !m1 & br\ght him none ( ! usual pres5ts 7#a ,sam4 x4 #bg74 ,) r>e self-control1 h[ev]1 he held 8 peace1 & 9 a %ort "t 0 enabl$ to ju/ify ! confid5ce t _h be5 repos$ 9 him4 ,:ile liv+ 9 retirem5t at ,gibeah1 he receiv$ intellig5ce :i* r\s$ all 8 m>tial ard\r1 & = ! fir/ "t reveal$ 8 tal5ts z a milit>y lead]4 ,! ,ammonites1 recov]$ f ! defeat !y _h su/a9$ f ,jeph?ah1 _h "u ! lead]%ip ( _! k+ ,,naha% laid siege to ,jabe%-gilead 7,see ,judg4 xxi4 #h71 ! inhabitants ( :i* place 9 _! t]ror invit$ ! hea!n k+ to make a cov5ant ) !m1 & agre$ to s]ve him4 ,?is1 ) *>act]i/ic haught9ess he decl9$1 except on ! condition t he might put out _! "r eyes1 & ?us r5d] !m unfit = fur!r milit>y s]vice4 ,9 ?is /rait1 ! eld]s ( ! place reque/$ sev5 days' respite1 & mean:ile s5t mess5g]s to _! bre?r5 implor+ assi/ance4 ,saul 0 driv+ 8 h]d homew>ds f ! field1 :5 ! s\nd ( wild lam5tation 9 8 native t[n reveal$ ! dang] :i* ?reat5$ ! fri5dly#bce t[n ( ,jabe%-gilead4 ,imm$iately ! ,_s ( ! ,"l came ^u him 7#a ,sam4 xi4 #f71 fill+ him ) c\rage & resolution = ! em]g5cy4 ,tak+ a yoke ( ox51 he hew$ !m 9 pieces1 & s5t ?is w>-tok5 ?r\gh\t all ! tribes1 summon+ !m "u pa9 ( et]nal disgrace to rally r\nd himself & ,samuel & ha/5 to ! rescue ( _! bre?r54 ,he !n bade ! mess5g]s return to ,jabe%-gilead ) ! assurance ( succ\r1 be=e ! sun 0 hot on ! morr[4 ,8 det]m9$ _s quickly communicat$ itself to o!rs1 & #cjj1jjj f ,israel1 & #cj1jjj f ,judah ga!r$ r\nd him & ! ,prophet4 ,bezek1 a place app>5tly )9 a day's m>* ( ,jabe%1 0 appo9t$ _! head-qu>t]s1 & !nce divid+ 8 =ces into ?ree companies ,saul execut$ a swift night-m>*1 & bur/ ^u ! ,ammonites 9 ! morn+ wat*1 :o panic-/rick5 by ?is unexpect$ onslaught 7 defeat$ ) enorm\s loss1 s t n two ( !m 7 left toge!r 7#a ,sam4 xi4 #aa74 ,?is signal success _h an in/antane\s effect ^u ! p4 ,! ,israelites hail$ ,saul z ! deliv]] ( _! c\ntry1 & ev5 propos$ to put to dea? ^? :o _h n at fir/ ackn[l$g$ him z k+4 ,) cont9u$ self-comm&1 h[ev]1 he calm$ _! zeal1 & decl9$ to /a9 ) innoc5t blood ! memory ( a day1 on :i*1 z he said ) becom+ mode/y1 n he b ,jehovah _h wr\ght salvation 9 ,israel4 ,at ?is juncture1 ! new rul] hav+ be5 tri$ & n f\nd want+1 ,samuel sugge/$ t ! p %\ld once m repair to ,gilgal1 & !re r5ew ! k+dom4 ,accord+ly aft] ! sacrifice ( peace-(f]+s & amid/ great rejoic+s ,saul 0 solemnly inaugurat$ 9 8 regal functions1 :ile ,samuel embrac$ ! opportunity af=d$ by s l>ge a ga!r+ to bid f>ewell to ! p he _h rul$ s prud5tly ) all 8 p[] 7#a ,sam4 xii474 ,he _h he>k5$1 he said1 to _! voice2 he _h made a k+ ov] !m4 ,= himself1 he 0 old & grey-head$1 he _h walk$ be=e !m f 8 *ildhood unto t day4 ,let !m n[ te/ify if !y _h ought aga9/ him4 ,_h he defraud$ any8 ,_h he oppress$ any8 ,_h he tak5 any bribe to bl9d 8 eyes8 ,if s1 he w\ld make ample re/oration4 ,) "o voice ! :ole p bore witness to ! integrity & uprightness ( 8 public life4 ,!n1 l ,moses & ,jo%ua1 he gave !m 8 p>t+ c\nsels1 & aft] exhort+ !m by ! memory ( pa/ m]cies & pa/ deliv]ances to cleave fa/ to ! ,"l1 & n =sake ,8 comm&m5ts1 call$ on ! ,"l ,himself to ratify 8 words by an outw>d & visible sign4 ,x 0 ! season ( :eat-h>ve/#bcf1 :5 ?und] & ra9 seldom or nev] occurr$4 ,b at ! ^w ( ,samuel1 ! sky became black ) cl\ds1 ! ?und] roll$ & ! ra9 fell1 be>+ witness to ! solemnity ( ! ,prophet's w>n+s2 :o hav+ ?us bidd5 f>ewell to ! p1 h5ce=? retir$ f any %>e 9 ! gov]nm5t1 :i* n[ devolv$ on ,saul alone4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,! ,,battle ,,( ,,mi*ma%4 #a ,,sam4 ,,xiii4 ,,xiv4 ,b4,c4 #ajic-ajhg4 ,,9 dismiss+ ,saul f ,ramah aft] _! fir/ int]view1 ,samuel1 x w be rememb]$1 _h told him t he w\ld pass a g>rison ( ! ,phili/9es 7#a ,sam4 x4 #e2 xiii4 #c7 ,recov]+ f _! defeat at ,eb5ez] ?is p _h aga9 r5ew$ _! old ho/ilities1 & pit*$ 9 ! he>t ( ! m\nta9s ( ,b5jam94 ,two ye>s aft] 8 accession 7#a ,sam4 xiii4 #a71 ,saul resolv$ to ?r[ (f a yoke :i* press$ s sev]ely on ! neighb\rhood ( 8 native place4 ,ga!r+ r\nd him a small /&+ army ( #c1jjj m51 he plac$ #a1jjj "u ! comm& ( 8 valiant son ,,jona?an at ,geba#bcg1 :ile he himself ) #b1jjj took up a position at ,mi*ma% 7,mkhmas7 ab\t #g miles nor? ( ,j]usalem1 & along ! ridge ( int]v5+ heights 9 ! direction ( ,be!l4 ,ei!r at or close to ,jona?an's position 0 po/$ a g>rison ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,= "s "t ! rival =ces /ood wat*+ "o ano!r1 & at l5g? ,jona?an 9 a fit ( y\?ful ard\r fell ^u ! g>rison1 & put x to flight4 ,tid+s ( ?is ev5t quickly rea*$ ! ,phili/9es 9 _! ri* s\!rn pla9s1 :o =?) sw>m$ ) a va/ =ce up ?r\gh ! passes ( ,b5jam91 :ile ,saul retir$ to ,gilgal1 & !re summon$ a g5]al ga!r+ ( ! nation4 ,b 9 face ( ! enorm\s masses ( _! foes1 ! ,israelites1 seiz$ ) a sudd5 panic1 z 9 ! days ( ,gideon 7,judg4 vi4 #b71 fl$ = refuge to ! natural hid+-places ( ! c\ntry1 to ! d5s1 ! inaccessible fa/nesses1 & ! caves ) :i* x ab\nd$1 :ile "s ev5 cross$ ! ,jordan into ! t]ritory ( ,gad & ,gilead 7#a ,sam4 xiii4 #g74 ,! ,phili/9es n[ 9 _! turn occupi$ ,mi*ma%1 & _! oppression ( ! ,israelites 0 mo/ griev\s4 ,a regul> dis>mam5t 0 c>ri$ out1 s t none ( ! ,hebrews _h sword or spe> save ! k+ & 8 son1 & _! imm$iate reta9]s2 nay1 ! v smi?s 7 remov$1 & ! ,hebrews 7 con/ra9$ to g d[n to _! enemies to get _! agricultural implem5ts %>p5$4 ,9 ?is t]rible crisis ,saul s5t messages f ,gilgal to ,samuel at ,ramah1 :o promis$ )9 sev5 days to jo9 ! k+ & celebrate solemn sacrifices1 prep>atory1 probably1 to "s conc]t$ plan ( action4 ,b ! days pass$ away1 & ,samuel came n4 ,! ,phili/9es 7 collect+ 9 con/antly increas+ numb]s at ,mi*ma%1 & ! t]rifi$ ,israelites dropp$ (f m & m1 leav+ _! k+ ) b>ely #fjj foll[]s4 ,! pres5t po/ure ( affairs imp]atively dem&$ prud5ce & caution1 & f ,samuel ! k+ w\ld1 d\btless1 h le>nt ! ,div9e w1 & ,he1 :o _h enabl$ ,gideon ) only #cjj m5 to conqu] ev5 m num]\s foes1 w\ld h op5$ up "s mode ( deliv]ance4 ,b ,samuel came n1 & ,saul1 unable to re/ra9 8 impati5ce1 resolv$ to (f] ! sacrifices himself4 ,he _h sc>cely done s :5 ! ,prophet arriv$ & /]nly rebuk$ him = 8 impetu\s zeal4 ,?\ ha/ done fooli%ly1 said he1 ?\ ha/ n kept ! comm&m5t ( ! ,"l ?y ,god1 & he proce$$ to intimate t ! k+dom1 :i* might h be5 e/abli%$ 9 8 family1 w\ld n cont9ue1 b w\ld be transf]r$ to ano!r 7#a ,sam4 xiii4 #aa-ad74 ,mean:ile ! ,phili/9es cont9u$ _! oppressive & tyrannical exactions4 ,rov+ b&s f _! camp w5t =? 9 ?ree directions#bch1 & committ$ disa/r\s depr$ations1 :ile f ! heights1 :]e !y 7 encamp$1 ,saul & ,jona?an1 at ! head ( _! little b&1 look$ d[n ^u a ravag$ & t]ror-/rick5 c\ntry1 unable & afraid to lift a h& aga9/ its oppressors4 ,at l5g? ,jona?an resolv$ to /rike ano!r bl[4 ,betwe5 ! ,israelite position at ,geba & ! ,phili/9e g>rison at ,mi*ma% 0 a di/ance ( ab\t ?ree miles1 "p ( :i* consi/$ ( a deep gorge1 runn+ betwe5 two %>p jagg$ rocks1 ! "o call$ ,bozez 7,%9+71 probably f ! :ite *alky cliffs1 ! o!r ,s5eh 7! ,?orn or ,acacia71 s call$ probably f "s solit>y acacia on its summit4 ,above ?is gorge#bci 0 ! ,phili/9e g>rison4 ,)\t in=m+ 8 fa!r1 or communicat+ 8 design to any "o1 except ! "y man 8 arm\r-be>]1 ,jona?an resolv$ to asc5d ! /eep sides ( ! rav9e1 & !n to take ! conduct ( ! enemy z an om5 = fur!r op]ations4 ,if ! ,phili/9es came =? & ?reat5$ an attack1 !y w\ld rema9 9 ! valley2 if !y *all5g$ !m to advance1 !y w\ld take ?is z an augury ( success1 & press on4 ,^u _! h&s & feet1 !n1 ! two climb$ up1 & at l5g? 7 detect$ by ! ,phili/9es4 ,behold1 !y cri$ 9 d]ision1 ! ,hebrews come =? out ( ! holes1 :]e !y h hid !mselves4 ,come up & we w %ew y a ?+4 ,! om5 0 fav\rable1 & ! two press$ on4 ,/rong z a lion1 & swift z an eagle 7#b ,sam4 i4 #bc71 ,jona?an no soon] rea*$ ! summit ?an he ru%$ ^u 8 unexpect+ foes1 & aid$ by 8 arm\r-be>]1 slew at ! fir/ onset upw>ds ( tw5ty m54 ,!reupon a sudd5 & uncontrollable panic seiz$ ! g>rison & spread to ! camp1 & ev5 ! m>aud+ hordes 9 ! neighb\rhood4 ,a simultane\s e>?quake 7#a ,sam4 xiv4 #ae7 increas$ ! confusion1 & :5 ,saul's wat*m5 at ,gibeah look$ t[>ds ! opposite end ( ! gorge ( ,mi*ma%1 !y beheld ! multitudes melt+ away1 go+ & beat+ d[n "o ano!r4 ,unable to expla9 ! cause ( ?is sudd5 movem5t1 ! k+ ord]$ ! ,high-prie/ ,ahiah to enquire :o _h left ! ,israelite camp4 ,on asc]ta9+ t ,jona?an 0 lead+ an attack ^u ! enemy1 he w\ld h a second "t consult$ ! ark ( ,god1 b :ile he 0 talk+1 ! noise 9 ! ,phili/9e ho/ grew l\d] & l\d]4 ,on ?is he bade ! ,high-prie/ /ay 8 enquiries1 & putt+ himself at ! head ( 8 #fjj foll[]s1 he ru%$ up ! defile1 & on rea*+ ! opposite side f\nd t a g5]al panic _h seiz$ ! foe1 e man's h& 0 aga9/ 8 fell[1 & !re 0 a great discomfiture 7#a ,sam4 xiv4 #bj74 ,x 0 ! signal = a g5]al ris+4 ,ev5 ! ,israelites 9 ! ,phili/9e camp turn$ aga9/ _! captors1 & 7 quickly jo9$ by o!rs ( _! bre?r51 :o till n[ _h rema9$ conceal$ 9 ! m\nta9s ( ,ephraim4 ,onw>ds ! pursuit swept ov] ! high gr\nd ( ,be!l & d[n ! pass ( ,be?-horon to ,ajalon#bdj4 ,9 ! excitem5t ( ! h\r1 & c>ri$ away by t ra% impetuosity :i* h5ce=? seem$ to m> all 8 actions1 ,saul cri$ to heav51 ,curs$ be ! man t eate? any food until ev5+1 t ,i may be av5g$ ( m9e enemies 7#a ,sam4 xiv4 #bd74 ,he _h n yet enc\nt]$ 8 h]oic son1 & ! fa/+ p 7 sp5t & we>i$4 ,soon ! pursuit lay ?r\gh a =e/ b$ew$ 9 div]s places ) ! dropp+s ( wild honey4 ,ov]come ) 8 ex]tions1 :i* _h br\ght su* glory to ! nation1 & unaw>e ( 8 fa!r's ra% adjuration1 ,jona?an put =? ! end ( 8 /aff into a honeycomb1 & !re) refre%$ 8 p>*$ lips4 ,an ,israelite saw :at he _h done1 & reveal$ ! t]ms ( ! royal curse4 ,my fa!r ha? tr\bl$ ! l&1 said he1 & once m m+l$ 9 ! pursuit 7#a ,sam4 xiv4 #bd-cb74 ,! day mu/ n[ h be5 f> advanc$1 & ! ho/ utt]ly unable to endure any long] ! en=c$ fa/ flew ^u ! spoil1 & tak+ %eep & ox5 slew !m on ! gr\nd1 dev\r+ ! fre% c>cases ev5 ) ! blood#bda4 ,:5 ! news ( ?is infraction ( ! law 0 ann\nc$ to ,saul1 he direct$ t a l>ge /one %\ld be set up to s]ve z a k9d ( alt>4 ,/ill eag] & impetu\s1 late z x 01 he wi%$ to cont9ue ! pursuit & to spoil ! ,phili/9es till ! morn+ light4 ,! m prud5t ,ahiah sugge/$ t ! ,div9e ,w %\ld fir/ be asc]ta9$4 ,array$ 9 8 ephod 7#a ,sam4 xiv4 #c71 he consult$1 probably1 ! 8,brea/plate ( ,judgm5t#bdb10 :ile ! k+ enquir$ ( ! ,"l1 ,%all ,i g d[n aft] ! ,phili/9es8 ,wilt ,?\ deliv] !m into ! h& ( ,israel8 ,b no answ] 0 v\*saf$1 ! ,oracle 0 dumb4 ,suspect+ !re 0 some?+ to int]cept ! ,div9e response1 ,saul propos$ to asc]ta9 ! cause by appeal+ to ! sacr$ lot1 exclaim+ ) all 8 =m] ra%ness1 ,z ! ,"l live?1 ?\gh ! s9 be f\nd 9 ,jona?an my son1 he %all surely die4 ,9 solemn sil5ce ! *iefs ( ! ho/ divid$2 ,saul & ,jona?an /ood on "o side1 ! p on ! o!r4 ,! lot 0 ca/1 & x 0 asc]ta9$ t ! s9 lay betwe5 ! k+ & 8 son4 ,aga9 ! lot 0 ca/1 & ?is "t ,jona?an 0 tak54 ,adjur$ by 8 fa!r1 ! y\?ful conqu]or confess$ t ) 8 /aff he _h tak5 & eat5 "s honey4 ,saul decl>$ he w\ld abide by 8 v[1 & ,jona?an w\ld h fall5 a victim to ! royal ra%ness1 _h n ! p int]f]$4 ,) a det]m9ation he d>$ n oppose1 !y decl>$ t n "o hair ( 8 head %\ld fall to ! gr\nd4 ,?us ,jona?an 0 sav$2 & ,saul return$ to 8 native hills1 & ! ,phili/9es1 defeat$ & disgrac$1 to _! f]tile l[l&s 7#a ,sam4 xiv4 #bd-df74 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,saul ,,& ,,! ,,amalekites4 ,,david ,,& ,,golia?4 #a ,,sam4 ,,xv4-,,xvii4 ,b4,c4 #ajgi-ajfc4 ,,?is signal victory mat]ially confirm$ ,saul's supremacy4 ,act+ no long] m]ely on ! def5sive1 he n[ direct$ exp$itions aga9/ ,moab1 ,ammon1 ,edom1 & ev5 ! k+ ( ,zobah1 a region ea/ ( ,cle-,syria & ext5d+ t[>ds ! ,euphrates4 ,:ile 9 ! full tide ( 8 success he receiv$ a visit f ,samuel1 :o on ! /r5g? ( a ,div9e comm&1 entru/$ him ) a commission1 :i* he 0 to execute to ! v lett]4 ,! trea*]\s ho/ility ( ! p[]ful tribe ( ,amalek1 :5 !y fell ^u ! exhau/$ re> ( ! ,israelites at _! dep>ture f ,egypt1 _h n be5 =gott5 by ,god 7,ex4 xvii4 #h1 #ad2 ,num4 xxiv4 #bj74 ,s9ce !n !y _h on m ?an "o occasion ev9c$ ! same ho/ility#bdc4 ,!y 7 n[ devot$ to utt] de/ruction4 ,g & smite ,amalek1 ran ! ,div9e commission2 utt]ly de/roy all t !y h2 sp>e !m n2 slay bo? man & woman1 infant & suckl+1 ox & %eep1 camel & ass 7#a ,sam4 xv4 #b1 #c74 ,!reupon ,saul mu/]$ a =ce ( #baj1jjj at ,telaim 9 s\!rn ,judah1 & aft] w>n+ ! ,k5ites to betake !mselves to a place ( safety1 he attack$ ! ,amalekites & smote !m f ,havilah to ,%ur4 ,all ! p he utt]ly de/roy$1 b1 9 direct violation ( ! express in/ructions he _h receiv$1 sp>$ all ! be/ ( ! spoil & ,agag ! ,amalekite k+4 ,return+ f ?is exp$ition he set up a place1 or1 probably1 a monum5t ( 8 victory1 at ,c>mel 9 ! m\nta9\s c\ntry ( ,judah1 & !nce repair$ to ,gilgal4 ,a ,div9e intimation _h already made kn[n to ,samuel h[ imp]fectly ! k+ _h execut$ 8 commission1 & ) a heavy he>t he w5t =? to meet him4 ,) a ha/e :i* betray$ ! misgiv+s ( 8 consci5ce1 ,saul no soon] saw ! ,prophet ?an he boa/$ ( 8 execution ( ! ,div9e m&ate4 ,b ,samuel 0 n ?us to be deceiv$4 ,! bleat+ ( ! %eep & ! l[+ ( ox5 on all sides reveal$ b too cle>ly ! lax int]pretation :i* ,saul _h *os5 to put ^u 8 in/ructions1 & he only increas$ 8 condemnation by try+ to ?r[ ! blame ( 8 own %ortcom+s ^u ! p1 :o1 he decl>$1 _h sp>$ ! be/ ( ! spoil to sacrifice to ,jehovah4 ,! ,prophet /]nly rem9d$ him t ,jehovah _h f> m delight 9 ob$i5ce to ,8 comm&s ?an 9 burnt-(f]+s & sacrifices1 & = ! second "t intimat$ t ! cont9uance ( 8 dyna/y 0 =feit$2 he _h reject$ ! ,^w ( ! ,"l1 & ! ,"l _h reject$ him f be+ k+ 7#a ,sam4 xv4 #ab-bc74 ,) mu* contrition ,saul !n confess$ 8 error1 & z ! ,prophet turn$ to dep>t1 grasp$ ! skirt ( 8 mantle to induce him to /ay4 ,! mantle r5t1 & ,samuel int]pret$ ! om52 ! ,"l _h r5t ! k+dom f its unwor?y head1 & design$ x = a neighb\r ( 81 :o 0 bett] ?an he4 ,)\t d5y+ ! ju/ice ( ! s5t5ce1 ,saul entreat$ ! grant+ ( "o concession1 implor+ ,samuel to hon\r him be=e ! eld]s ( 8 p1 & turn ) him & wor%ip ,jehovah4 ,! prophet yield$1 & = ! la/ "t ! two (f]$ sacrifice toge!r4 ,b if ,saul _h neglect$ 8 duty1 ,samuel c\ld n =get ! captive k+1 :om ! ,div9e decree _h devot$ to dea?4 ,he ord]$ ,agag to be br\ght be=e him4 ,! k+ came =w>d delicately1 rem>k+1 z if to dis>m ho/ility1 surely ! bitt]ness ( dea? is pa/4 ,z ?y sword1 rejo9$ ! ,prophet1 ha? made wom5 *ildless1 s %all ?y "m be *ildless among wom52 & he hew$ him 9 pieces be=e ! ,"l4 ,! commission ( ,jehovah ?us v9dicat$1 ,saul return$ to ,gibeah1 & ,samuel to ,ramah1 !re to m\rn = "o1 ^: c>e]1 once s hopeful1 0 n[ obscur$ ) su* d>k =ebod+s ( com+ doom 7#a ,sam4 xv4 #bd-ce74 ,! sorr[ ( ,samuel = ,saul's %ortcom+s 0 real4 ,b he 0 be=e long r\s$ f 8 grief by a ,div9e commission to take a horn ( oil & g to ,be?lehem1 !re to ano9t ano!r k+4 ,fe> le/ ! purport ( 8 err& %\ld rea* ,saul's e>s w\ld h det]r$ him f v5tur+ on ! j\rney1 b he 0 bidd5 to take a heif] & invite ! eld]s ( ! t[n to a sacrificial fea/4 ,9 ob$i5ce to ?is comm& he left ,ramah1 & proce$$ on 8 way4 ,z he asc5d$ ! long gray hill lead+ to ! village1 8 approa* 0 disc]n$ by ! eld]s1 :o trembl$ :5 !y saw ! v5]able ,prophet4 ,come/ ?\ peaceably8 !y enquir$ anxi\sly4 ,peaceably1 0 ! reply1 & !y 7 bidd5 to prep>e to accompany him to ! fea/4 ,among/ ^? invit$ on ?is occasion 0 ,,jesse1 sprung f "o ( ! olde/ families#bdd 9 ! place1 ! son ( ,,ob$1 & gr&son ( ! ,moabitess ,,ru?4 ,he 0 an ag$ man at ?is "t1 & ! fa!r ( eight sons1 ( :om sev5 n[ accompani$ him to ! fea/ 7#a ,sam4 xvii4 #ab74 ,:5 !y 7 all assembl$1 & wait+ to comm5ce1 ! ,prophet look$ ^u ! elde/1 ! tall ,eliab1 & ?\ght t ( a surety he beheld ! ,"l's ano9t$4 ,b ! ,div9e ,voice bade him n look ^u 8 c\nt5ance1 or ! height ( 8 /ature1 = ! ,"l1 :o looke? n ^u ! outw>d appe>ance b ^u ! he>t1 _h refus$ him4 ,!n ! old man's second son ,ab9adab pass$ be=e him1 & 8 ?ird son ,%ammah1 & aft] !m f\r o!r sons1 b ! ,"l _h *os5 none ( !m4 ,are "h all ?y *ildr58 enquir$ ,samuel4 ,!re rema9e? yet ! y\nge/1 said ,jesse1 &1 behold1 he keepe? ! %eep4 ,s5d & fet* him1 rejo9$ ! ,prophet2 till he come hi!r1 we _c sit r\nd 7#a ,sam4 xvi4 #aa1 m>g974 ,accord+ly a mess5g] 0 s5t to ! %eepfolds1 & br\ght 9 ! y\nge/1 ,,david 7! belov$1 ! d>l+71 ! ,b5jam9 ( ,jesse's h\se4 ,) 8 %eph]d's /aff 9 8 h&1 8 scrip or wallet r\nd 8 neck 7#a ,sam4 xvii4 #dj71 a m]e /ripl+ beside ! tall ,eliab1 ruddy or auburn-hair$1 ) fair bright eyes#bde1 comely & goodly to look to 7#a ,sam4 xvi4 #ab1 #ah71 he /ood be=e ! ,prophet4 ,arise1 ano9t him1 = ?is is he1 :isp]$ ! ,div9e ,voice1 & !re 9 ! mid/ ( 8 bre?r5 & ! assembl$ eld]s1 ,samuel p\r$ ^u him ! consecrat$ oil1 on :i* ! fea/ s long delay$ 0 celebrat$1 & ,samuel rose up & return$ to ,ramah4 7,see ,ps4 lxxviii4 #gj-gb47 ,mean:ile ! ,_s ( ,god1 :i* came ^u ,david f t day =w>d1 dep>t$ f ,saul1 & an evil _s tr\bl$ him 7#a ,sam4 xvi4 #ad74 ,he became moody & liable to fits ( sudd5 phr5sy4 ,to r\se him f ?is di/ress+ /ate1 8 s]vants advis$ t a clev] play] on ! h>p %\ld be s5t =1 t by ! *>ms ( 8 music he might soo! 8 _s4 ,:5 enquiry 0 made = su* a m9/rel1 "o ( ! royal s]vants m5tion$ ! "n ( ! son ( ,jesse z n only cunn+ 9 play+1 b ( tri$ val\r1 prud5t 9 spee*1 comely 9 p]son1 & prosp]$ ) ! bless+ ( ! ,"l 7#a ,sam4 xvi4 #ah74 ,saul !reupon s5t = him1 & ,jesse dispat*$ him ) a humble (f]+4 ,ev5 ! tr\bl$ _s ( ! k+ 0 soo!d by ! music ( ! future ,psalmi/ ( ,israel2 he lov$ him1 & made him n only 8 m9/rel b 8 arm\r-be>]1 & reta9$ him ab\t 8 p]son 7#a ,sam4 xvi4 #ba74 ,:5 ! p>oxysms ( ,saul's malady abat$1 ,david w\ld seem to h return$ to 8 old occupations on ! bleak d[ns ( ,be?lehem1 :]e 8 fai?fulness 9 a few ?+s fitt$ him to become a rul] ov] _m ?+s4 ,8 %eph]d life call$ into action "s ( ! be/ qualities 9 human nature4 ,firmness1 n]ve1 en]gy & con/ancy 7 all requir$ ( him1 :o w\ld 9 true devotion to ?is call+1 endure ! heat by day & ! fro/ by night 7,g54 xxxi4 #dj71 climb n>r[ l$ges & scale l(ty precipices 9 que/ ( pa/ure = 8 flocks1 & def5d !m aga9/ wild bea/s1 su* z lions & wolves1 be>s & pan!rs1 or robb]s ( ! des]t4 ,all ^! te/s ,david _h /ood4 ,8 /r5g? & c\rage 7 well kn[n beyond ! b\nd>ies ( 8 native village4 ,once dur+ 8 solit>y %eph]d life a lion1 & at ano!r "t a be> attack$ 8 fa!r's flock4 ,he fl$ n l a 8hirel+ %eph]d10 b put 8 life 9 8 h&1 & w5t aft] !m & slew !m 7#a ,sam4 xvii4 #cd-cg74 ,mean:ile ! ev] active ,phili/9es _h once m ris5 9 arms aga9/ ! ,israelites4 ,ga!r+ toge!r _! =ces !y took up a position on a height1 :i*1 probably f be+ ! sc5e ( frequ5t sangu9>y enc\nt]s1 0 kn[n z ,ephes-dammim 7! b\nd>y ( blood71 situat$ on ! fronti] hills ( ,judah betwe5 ,socoh & ,azekah4 ,sep>at$ f _! foes by a deep rav9e or gl51 ,saul & 8 foll[]s pit*$ on ! nor? side ( ! ,valley ( ,elah#bdf 7! t]eb9?74 ,= =ty morn+s & ev5+s !re desc5d$ into ?is valley f ! camp ( ! ,phili/9es a giant nam$ ,,golia? ( ,ga?4 ,( enorm\s height & clad 9 complete arm\r1 he op5ly defi$ any "o ( ! ,hebrew ho/ to mortal combat1 & (f]$ to /ake ! supremacy ( ei!r p on ! issue4 ,ev5 ! tall maje/ic ,saul decl9$ ! *all5ge1 &1 l 8 p1 0 dismay$ & greatly afraid 7#a ,sam4 xvii4 #aa74 ,:ile ! two armies ?us /ood confront+ ea* o!r1 e>ly "o morn+ ,david ent]$ ! camp1 hav+ be5 bidd5 by 8 fa!r to visit 8 ?ree elde/ bro!rs1 !n s]v+ 9 ! army4 ,z he drew ne> ! outskirts ( ! camp1 ! ho/ ) ! well-kn[n w>-cry 0 advanc+ to take up its daily position 9 battle-array4 ,ha/ily leav+ ) ! keep] ( ! baggage ! provisions :i* 8 fa!r _h s5t z a pres5t to _! capta91 he hurri$ )9 ! l9es1 & 0 9 ! act ( salut+ 8 bre?r51 :5 ! voice ( ! giant 0 audible call+ across ! rav9e 8 morn+ *all5ge4 ,david he>d 8 words ( haughty defiance1 & lo/ 9 wond] at ! despond5cy ( ! p1 li/5$ eag]ly to ! by/&]s1 z !y rec\nt$ ! rew>d1 :i* ! k+ _h promis$ to be/[ on any "o :o 0 will+ to accept ! giant's *all5ge1 & slew him 9 ! fight4 ,he$+ no?+ ! taunts ( 8 elde/ bro!r ,,eliab1 :o w\ld h _h him m9d ! few %eep he _h left amid/ ! pa/ures ( ,be?lehem1 in/ead ( com+ ?i!r to see ! battle1 he w5t f soldi] to soldi] li/5+ aga9 & aga9 to ! acc\nt ( ! k+'s promis$ rew>d1 till at l5g? 8 bold defiance ( ! giant rea*$ ! e>s ( ,saul 7#a ,sam4 xvii4 #ca74 ,summon$ into ! royal pres5ce1 ,david decl>$ 8 read9ess to g =? & enc\nt] 8 gigantic foe1 & at ,saul's reque/ tri$ on 8 arm\r1 :i*1 h[ev]1 did n fit him1 & he spe$ily put x (f aga94 ,!n1 *oos+ five smoo? /ones f ! dry torr5t-b$ :i* ran ?r\gh ! rav9e1 he plac$ !m 9 8 %eph]d's script1 & ) 8 /aff 9 "o h&1 & a sl+#bdg 9 ! o!r1 drew ne> ! ,phili/9e4 ,! latt] enrag$ at ! y\?ful appe>ance ( 8 assailant curs$ him by 8 gods1 & ?reat5$ to give 8 fle% to ! f[ls ( ! air & ! bea/s ( ! field4 ,undismay$ ,david return$ ?reat = ?reat1 & z 8 foe drew ne>1 put 8 h& into 8 bag & took !nce a /one1 :i* he slang ) all 8 might1 & smote ! ,phili/9e 9 8 =ehead1 t ! /one sank into 8 =ehead1 & he fell ^u 8 face to ! e>?4 ,!n )\t delay he /ood ^u ! pro/rate body1 & draw+ ! giant's huge sword f its %ea?1 f9i%$ ! "w by cutt+ (f 8 head4 ,! sight ( _! *ampion ly+ welt]+ 9 8 blood fill$ ! ,phili/9es ) con/]nation1 & !y comm5c$ a precipitate flight4 ,rais+ _! well-kn[n w>-cry1 ! ,israelites !n ru%$ across ! rav9e & up ! opposite heights1 & *as$ _! foes to ! gates ( ,ekron & ,ga?1 & spoil$ _! t5ts4 ,on _! return ! y\?ful w>rior1 :o _h 9 s signal a mann] prov$ t ! ,"l sav$ n ) sword & spe>1 be>+ ! head ( 8 gigantic enemy 9 8 h&1 0 conduct$ to ,saul's t5t by ,abn] ! k+'s uncle & capta9 ( ! ho/4 ,"s two or ?ree ye>s _h probably elaps$ s9ce ! days :5 ,david soo!d ,saul's melan*oly ) ! /ra9s ( 8 h>p1 & 9 8 alt]$ visage ! k+ did n recognise 8 =m] m9/rel#bdh4 ,b he n[ took him p]man5tly into 8 s]vice1 & w\ld let him no m return to 8 fa!r's h\se 7#a ,sam4 xviii4 #b74 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,david',s ,,life ,,z ,,an ,,outlaw4 #a ,,sam4 ,,xviii4-,,xxiii4 ,b4,c4 #ajfc-ajfa4 ,,! victory ov] ,golia? 0 ! turn+-po9t 9 ,david's life4 ,he 0 n[ no long] ! obscure %eph]d ( ,be?lehem1 b ! recognis$ deliv]] ( ,israel1 & ! *ief ( ,saul's m5 ( w> 7#a ,sam4 xviii4 #e74 ,moreov] he n[ became ! devot$ fri5d ( ,jona?an1 ! k+'s son4 ,! h]o ( ,mi*ma% w\ld naturally sympa?ise ) ! d>+ %eph]d ( ,be?lehem1 & 8 s\l 0 knit ) ! s\l ( ,david 7#a ,sam4 xviii4 #a2 ,comp4 #b ,sam4 i4 #bf74 ,! two ratifi$ a solemn v[ ( undy+ fri5d%ip1 & ,jona?an be/[$ on 8 new-f\nd fri5d almo/ e article ( 8 attire1 n only ! co/ly robe t he wore1 b ev5 8 sword1 8 b[1 & 8 girdle 7#a ,sam4 xviii4 #d74 ,b ! h\r ( ,david's triumph 0 ! signal = ! comm5cem5t ( ^? embitt]$ relations :i* subsi/$ betwe5 him & ,saul till ! day ( ! latt]'s dea?4 ,z ! royal p>ty return$ f ! ,valley ( ,elah1 !y 7 met by companies ( ,hebrew maid5s1 :o 9 _! songs express$ ! disc]n+ feel+s ( ! nation1 s++1 ,saul ha? sla9 8 ?\s&s1 & ,david 8 t5 ?\s&s4 ,to ! k+ ?is 0 gall & wormwood2 9 ! y\?ful w>rior he saw t o!r m wor?y ?an himself1 = :om ! k+dom 0 design$1 & he ey$ him f t day & =w>d 7#a ,sam4 xviii4 #i74 ,z ! k+'s arm\r-be>] ,david did n neglect 8 musical tal5ts1 & :5 ,saul's fits ( madness 7 ^u him he soo!d him ) ! /ra9s ( 8 h>p4 ,b m ?an once he did s at ! p]il ( 8 life1 = 9 a sudd5 p>oxysm ( rage ! k+ flung at him ! long spe> he held 9 8 h&1 & w\ld h p9n$ him to ! wall1 _h he n escap$ out ( 8 pres5ce 7#a ,sam4 xviii4 #aa74 ,p]ceiv+ t ! ,div9e fav\r 0 )drawn f himself1 ,saul n[ became afraid ( ,david1 & 9 ! hope ( gett+ rid ( him gave him ! comm& ( a ?\s& m5 7#a ,sam4 xviii4 #ac71 & s5t him on sev]al exp$itions2 b ,david's uni=m success & ! prud5ce he display$ only won = him /ill m ! fav\r ( ! p4 ,! k+ !n tri$ o!r exp$i5ts4 ,he promis$ him 8 elde/ daught] ,,m]ab 9 m>riage1 on condition t he f\ght aga9/ ! ,phili/9es4 ,david w5t1 & in/ead ( fall+ 9 battle1 only cov]$ himself ) fre% glory1 b :5 ! "t = ! m>riage came1 ,m]ab 0 giv5 to ano!r 7#a ,sam4 xviii4 #ai74 ,mean:ile ,,mi*al1 ! k+'s second daught]1 _h fall5 9 love ) h] fa!r's arm\r-be>]4 ,z if to br+ 8 previ\s designs to a positive fulfilm5t1 ,saul nam$ z h] d[ry pro( t ,david _h sla9 a hundr$ ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,at ! head ( 8 m5 ,david w5t1 & slew twice t numb]1 & br\ght ! requir$ pro(s ( _! dea?4 ,! m>riage 0 celebrat$1 & ,david became capta9 ( ! royal body-gu>d1 second only1 if n equal1 to ,abn]4 ,b ! k+'s jeal\sy ( 8 successful rival 0 only ! m increas$1 & he w5t s f> z to propose to ,jona?an & 8 s]vants t ,david %\ld be put out ( ! way1 & 0 only dissuad$ by ! mov+ int]cession ( ,jona?an himself4 ,a p>tial reconciliation ) ! k+ ensu$1 & ,david return$ to c\rt4 ,b 8 life 0 n m secure4 ,on "o occasion 8 own vigilance 9 elud+ ! royal javel91 on ano!r ! devotion ( 8 wife ,mi*al1 alone sav$ 8 life4 ,on ! la/ occasion1 ! (fic]s *>g$ to put him to dea? _h actually p5etrat$ into 8 *amb]1 b only to f9d 9 ! b$1 9 place ( ! object ( _! se>*1 an image1 or h\sehold god1 ) ! head envelop$ 9 a net ( goats' hair#bdi4 ,dur+ ! night 8 wife _h let him d[n f ! w9d[4 7,comp4 ,ps4 lix47 ,david n[ fl$ away to ,naio?#bej1 ! huts or habitations ne> ,ramah1 :]e he enjoy$ a brief respite f dang] & anxiety 9 ! cong5ial society ( ! ag$ ,samuel1 :om he _h n se5 s9ce ! occurr5ce at ,be?lehem1 & ( ! company ( prophets !re ga!r$ toge!r "u 8 sup]9t5d5ce4 ,news ( 8 hid+-place rea*$ ! e>s ( ,saul1 :o =?) s5t mess5g]s to take him4 ,b ! sight ( ! prophets p]=m+ _! sacr$ functions "u ! eye ( ! v5]able ,samuel & _! /ra9s ( sacr$ melody s wr\ght ^u ! mess5g]s1 t !y c\ld n refra9 f jo9+ 9 _! religi\s ex]cises4 ,a simil> issue att5d$ a second1 & ev5 a ?ird deputation4 ,at l5g? ,saul w5t 9 p]son to ! great well or ci/]n ( ,se*u1 n f> f ,ramah1 & enquir$ = ! ,prophet & ! fugitive4 ,b z he drew ne> ! place1 he himself c\ld n resi/ ! prophetic impulse1 & = ! second "t ju/ifi$ ! enquiry1 ,is ,saul also among ! prophets8 7#a ,sam4 xix4 #bd74 ,?us ! dang] 0 = ! "t av]t$4 ,b ?is /ate ( susp5se 0 intol]able1 & ,david felt !re 0 b a /ep betwe5 him & dea?4 ,probably by ,samuel's advice1 he n[ obta9$ a secret int]view ) ,jona?an at ,ezel1 a well-kn[n /one ne> ,gibeah4 ,9 pa!tic language he p\r$ out 8 :ole s\l to 8 fri5d1 & bes\ght him to make an ef=t to asc]ta9 once = all ! real feel+s ( 8 fa!r1 :i* he might ?9k _h und]gone a *ange aft] ! incid5ts at ,naio?4 ,! morr[ 0 a fe/ival ( ! ,new ,moon4 ,saul w\ld hold a solemn fea/1 & at 8 table w\ld sit ,abn] & ,jona?an1 b ,david's place w\ld be vacant4 ,! demean\r ( ! k+ on obs]v+ 8 abs5ce 0 to be tak5 z an om54 ,if he acquiesc$ 9 ,jona?an's explanation t ,david 0 abs5t at a simil> fe/ival "u ! family ro( at ,be?lehem1 all w\ld be well4 ,if he 0 wro?1 !n x w\ld be c]ta9 t ! old grudge 0 n heal$1 & t evil 0 det]m9$ aga9/ him4 ,a solemn compact 0 !n ratifi$ betwe5 ! two4 ,jona?an und]took to asc]ta9 8 fa!r's m9d2 ,david promis$ to %ew k9dness n only to ,jona?an himself1 b to all 8 po/]ity 7#a ,sam4 xx4 #e-aj74 ,:5 ?is compact _h be5 duly ratifi$1 ,jona?an sugge/$ an exp$i5t1 :]eby ! news 0 to be made kn[n to ,david4 ,)9 ?ree days he w\ld aga9 repair to ! 8great /one0 ) 8 b[ & arr[s1 & accompani$ by a little lad4 ,he w\ld !n %oot ?ree arr[s1 z ?\gh he %ot at a m>k1 & 8 words to ! lad1 :i* ,david w\ld ov]he>1 mu/ decide ! po9t4 ,if he said to ! lad1 ,behold1 ! arr[s are on ?is side ( !e1 take !m1 !n ,david might come =?1 & "k t all 0 well4 ,if he said1 ,! arr[s are beyond !e1 !n he might g 8 way1 c]ta9 t ! wra? ( ! k+ c\ld n be appeas$4 ,! day came1 & ,david repair$ to 8 hid+-place4 ,9 due "t ,jona?an & 8 little lad appe>$1 & ! ?ree arr[s 7 %ot z agre$ ^u1 & z ! lad ran to pick !m up1 he cri$1 ,is n ! arr[ beyond !e8 ,!n ,david knew t he mu/ fly1 &1 :5 ! lad 0 gone to c>ry back ! b[ & arr[s to ,gibeah1 rose f 8 hid+-place1 & ) passionate embraces & _m te>s p>t$ f 8 fri5d1 :o once m comm5d$ 8 po/]ity to 8 c>e 7#a ,sam4 xx4 #ce-db74 ,david n[ betook himself to ,nob1 a sac]dotal city 9 ! tribe ( ,b5jam91 & situat$ on an em95ce ne> ,j]usalem4 ,"h ! ,high-prie/ ,ahimele* resid$ ) ! ,tab]nacle1 & trembl$ :5 he saw ! capta9-g5]al ( ! royal troops approa*+ alone1 & unatt5d$ by 8 usual ret9ue4 ,b ,david dis>m$ 8 suspicions by pret5d+ a secret mission f ! k+1 & 9 ?is "* obta9$1 9 ! failure ( o!r bread1 ! sacr$#bea loaves ( ,%ew-bread1 :i* hav+ s]v$ _! turn 9 ! weekly c\rse1 7 ab\t to be replac$ by new loaves4 ,) ^! & ! sword ( ,golia?1 :i* 0 br\ght =? f its receptacle beh9d ! ephod1 he fl$ away1 resolv$ to seek refuge among/ 8 enemies ! ,phili/9es#beb4 ,on 8 arrival at ! c\rt ( ,a*i%1 k+ ( ,ga?1 he 0 recognis$ by ! royal gu>ds z ! fam\s *ampion ( ,israel1 & ! sword he c>ri$ d\btless recall$ bitt] memories ( ! ,valley ( ,elah4 ,he 0 accord+ly ?r[n into prison#bec4 ,b 9 ?is dilemma he *ang$ 8 behavi\r1 scrabbl$ on ! doors ( ! gates1 let 8 spittle fall ^u 8 be>d1 & gave e sign ( be+ insane4 ,! ori5tal respect = madness#bed procur$ him 8 release1 & he 0 suff]$ to dep>t4 ,f ! ,l[l&s ( ! ,phili/9es he n[ betook himself to ! t[n ( ,adullam 7,jo%4 xv4 #ce71 at ! foot ( ! m\nta9-range ( ,judea1 & f\nd a secure retreat 9 "o ( ! ext5sive caves1 ) :i* ! lime/one cliffs ( ! neighb\rhood are pi]c$#bee4 ,news ( 8 com+ rea*$ ,be?lehem 7#a ,sam4 xxii4 #a71 & /raightway 8 bre?r5 & all 8 fa!r's h\se1 feel+ p]haps insecure f ,saul's v5geance1 came d[n to 8 /ronghold f ! ,judean hills4 ,^! probably includ$ 8 nephews1 ! sons ( ,z]uiah1 ,,joab & ,,abi%ai2 b besides ^!1 7 #djj m5 :o jo9$ him f v>i\s motives1 "s f di/ress1 o!rs to avoid exact+ cr$itors1 o!rs f "s private sorr[4 ,n consid]+1 h[ev]1 8 ag$ fa!r & "m secure ev5 9 ?is seclud$ spot1 ,david ha/ily cross$ ! ,jordan1 & convey$ !m into ! fri5dly t]ritory ( ,moab1 & !re consign$ !m to ! k+1 :o agre$ to protect !m 7#a ,sam4 xxii4 #c1 #d74 ,by ! advice ( 8 fri5d ! prophet ,gad1 he n[ retir$ to ! =e/ ( ,h>e?1 n f> f ,adullam4 ,x 0 probably :ile he 0 "h 9 hold t ! sons ( ,z]uiah p]=m$ ! memorable exploit record$ 9 #b ,sam4 xxiii4 #ad-ag1 #a ,*r4 xi4 #af-ai4 ,a g>rison ( ! ,phili/9es _h e/abli%$ !mselves ev5 9 ,david's native t[n ( ,be?lehem4 ,"o day1 sorely tri$ by ?ir/1 he express$ a long+ = ! delici\s wat] ( its well ne> ! gate4 ,^u ! ^w ! ?ree h]oes bur/ ?r\gh ! ,phili/9e =ces1 & return$ ) ! mu*-covet$ draught#bef4 ,b _! lead] w\ld n dr9k ( ! blood ( ! m5 t _h gone 9 jeop>dy ( _! lives1 & p\r$ x =? z a libation be=e ! ,"l4 ,o!r b&s n[ jo9$ him4 ,among/ ^! 7 elev5 mighty m51 _! faces l ! faces ( lions1 _! feet z swift z ! roes ^u ! m\nta9s 7#a ,*r4 xii4 #h71 f ! upl&s ( ,gad beyond ,jordan1 :o swam t riv] :5 x _h ov]fl[$ all its banks 7#a ,*r4 xii4 #ae71 & f\nd _! way to 8 hold4 ,!y 7 foll[$ by m51 n only f ! tribe ( ,judah1 b f t ( ,b5jam91 ) _! *ief ,amasai4 ,?is defection ( memb]s ( ,saul's own tribe at fir/ excit$ ,david's suspicion1 b ! /raight=w>d1 hone/ words ( _! lead] conv9c$ him ( _! s9c]ity1 & he associat$ !m 9 ! comm& ( 8 b& ( six hundr$ fai?ful foll[]s 7#a ,*r4 xii4 #af-ah74 ,mean:ile ! ,phili/9es attack$ ,keilah1 a t[n ( unc]ta9 situation 9 ! l[l& di/rict ( ,judah1 & robb$ ! ?re%+-floors4 ,at fir/ ,david's m51 9 spite ( a ,div9e assurance ( success1 fe>$ to relieve ! place1 & s incur ! ho/ility ( _! p[]ful foe4 ,a second assurance re/or$ _! c\rage4 ,keilah 0 rescu$1 & ! ,phili/9es defeat$ ) great slaught]4 ,:il/ "h ,david 0 jo9$ by ano!r & an important ally 9 ! p]son ( ,abia?>1 ! son ( ! high-prie/ ,ahimele*1 be>+ sad intellig5ce4 ,on ! day ( ,david's visit to ,nob1 !re 0 a /rang] wat*+ int5tly all t took place betwe5 him & ! high-prie/4 ,?is 0 ,doeg1 an ,edomite1 & ! *ief ( ,saul's h]dm5 7#a ,sam4 xxi4 #g74 ,:5 ! k+ 0 deplor+ at ,gibeah ! defection ev5 ( 8 own tribe1 ,doeg p\r$ into ! royal e> 8 v]sion ( :at _h occurr$ at ,nob4 ,transport$ ) rage ! k+ s5t = ,ahimele*1 & all ! prie/s ( ! l9e ( ,i?am>1 & *>g$ !m ) befri5d+ 8 enemies4 ,9 va9 ! high-prie/ repell$ ! *>ge4 ,saul s5t5c$ ! entire body ( ! prie/s to in/ant dea?1 & gave ! signal to 8 gu>d to execute x4 ,b !y decl9$ to imbrue _! h&s 9 su* a bloody murd]4 ,!reupon he call$ on ,doeg1 :o /raightway obey$1 & fall+ ^u ! unresi/+ prie/s slew 9 "o day f\rscore & five p]sons t did we> a l95 ephod4 ,n cont5t ) ?is1 ! k+ put ! entire population ( ! place to ! sword1 bo? m5 & wom51 *ildr5 & suckl+s 7#a ,sam4 xxii4 #ai74 ,su* 0 ! sad news :i* ! solit>y survivor ( ! h\se ( ,i?am> n[ ann\nc$ to ,david4 ,i knew x1 repli$ ! latt]1 ,i knew x1 t day :5 ,doeg ! ,edomite 0 !re1 t he w\ld surely tell ,saul2 ,i h occasion$ ! dea? ( all ! p]sons ( ?y fa!r's h\se#beg4 ,f ?is day =w>d ,abia?> rema9$ ) ,david1 & hav+ br\ght ) him ! high-prie/'s ephod1 0 enabl$ by 8 oracul> answ]s mat]ially to aid ,david's movem5ts on occasions ( difficulty or dang]4 ,mean:ile ! entry ( 8 rival into a t[n t _h gates & b>s 7#a ,sam4 xxiii4 #g7 inspir$ ,saul ) ! hope ( at l5g? captur+ ,david4 ,summon+ 8 =ces1 z if = a regul> milit>y exp$ition1 he m>*$ d[n to ,keilah1 to besiege him & 8 foll[]s4 ,aw>e ( ! k+'s secret designs1 ,david consult$ ! ,div9e ,w by means ( ! ephod1 & ?us asc]ta9+ ! int5tion ( ! t[nspeople to betray him1 he & 8 m5 dep>t$1 & w5t :i!rsoev] !y c\ld 7#a ,sam4 xxiii4 #ac74 ,,*apt] ,,vii4 ,,david ,,at ,,ziklag4 ,,battle ,,( ,,m\nt ,,gilboa4 #a ,,sam4 ,,xxiv4-,,xxxi4 ,b4,c4 #ajfa-ajef4 ,,f ,keilah ,david n[ remov$ to a /ronghold 9 ! wild]ness ( ,ziph#beh1 9 ! highl&s ( ,judah1 betwe5 ,c>mel & ,juttah1 ab\t ?ree miles s\? ( ,hebron4 ,hi!r ,saul pursu$ him ) ceaseless zeal1 b 0 utt]ly unable to discov] 8 hid+-place4 ,jona?an1 h[ev]1 s\ght him out & f\nd him 9 a neighb\r+ wood1 & /r5g!n$ 8 h& 9 ,god1 assur+ him ( 8 belief t 8 fa!r w\ld nev] f9d him1 t he w\ld live to come to ! ?rone1 & t he himself %\ld be next unto him4 ,! =m] cov5ant 0 n[ = ! ?ird "t ratifi$1 & ! two fri5ds p>t$1 nev] to meet aga9 7#a ,sam4 xxiii4 #af-ah74 ,mean:ile ,saul return$ to ,gibeah1 :i!r mess5g]s f ! ,ziphites foll[$ him ) news ( ,david's hid+-place1 & (f]+ to betray him into 8 h&s#bei4 ,!reupon ! k+ set out1 & s close 7 ! pursu] & pursu$ on "o ano!r's track1 t :ile ,david 0 climb+ d[n "o side ( a cliff 9 ! wa/e pa/ure gr\nd ( ,maon1 9 ! extreme s\? ( ,judah1 ,saul & 8 m5 7 po/$ to int]cept !m on ! o!r4 ,b ! arrival ( a mess5g]1 ) news ( a sudd5 inroad ( ! ,phili/9es1 oblig$ ! k+ to discont9ue ! pursuit1 & ! "n ( ! spot ,sela-hammahleko?1 ,! ,cliff ( ,divisions1 long commemorat$ ,david's n>r[ escape 7#a ,sam4 xxiii4 #bh74 ,eng$i#bfj1 or ,! ,spr+ ( ! ,wild ,goats1 a t[n on ! we/]n %ore ( ! ,dead ,sea1 0 8 next hid+-place1 & ! sc5e ( an in/ance ( magnanimity on 8 "p1 r>e at all times1 especially r>e among/ ,ori5tal nations4 ,! panic ( ! ,phili/9e invasion be+ ov]1 ,saul advanc$ to ,eng$i at ! head ( #c1jjj m51 & on "o occasion ent]$ "o ( ! num]\s caves ( ! neighb\rhood4 ,david & 8 m51 see+ b n se51 7 conceal$ 9 ! d>k recesses ( ! same retreat4 ,_h he li/5$ to ! advice ( 8 m51 he might n[ h surpris$ & sla9 8 unsuspect+ foe1 b he cont5t$ himself ) cutt+ (f ! skirt ( ! royal robe4 ,ev5 = ?is1 h[ev]1 8 he>t smote him1 & bidd+ 8 m5 rememb] t ! k+ 0 8 ma/] & ! ,"l's ano9t$ 7#a ,sam4 xxiv4 #f71 he refus$ to p]mit !m to rise up aga9/ him4 ,pres5tly ,saul left ! cave1 & !n ,david foll[$1 & cri$ aft] him1 ,my "l ! k+6 ,saul look$ beh9d him1 & ,david1 b[+ be=e him ) 8 face to ! gr\nd1 expo/ulat$ ) him 9 words ( t\*+ beauty1 & 9 ! skirt ( 8 robe bade him behold a pl$ge ( 8 unwill+ness to d him any h>m#bfa4 ,ev5 ,saul himself 0 deeply mov$1 & lift$ up 8 voice & wept1 frankly ackn[l$g+ ! g5]osity ( 8 rival4 ,he !n own$ h[ well he knew ,david 0 to be ! future k+1 & made him solemnly swe> n to visit 8 own ill-w on 8 po/]ity1 or de/roy 8 "n out ( 8 fa!r's h\se4 ,all ?is ,david fai?fully und]took to p]=m1 b kn[+ well ! caprici\sness ( ! k+ did n quit 8 /ronghold4 ,ab\t ?is "t ! ag$ prophet ,samuel di$1 & all ! ,israelites 7 ga!r$ toge!r1 & lam5t$ him1 & buri$ him )9 ! walls ( 8 own h\se at ,ramah 7#a ,sam4 xxv4 #a74 ,! relations ( ,david t[>ds ! neighb\r+ l&hold]s is /rik+ly illu/rat$ by an incid5t :i* n[ took place4 ,on ! neighb\r+ range ( ,c>mel dwelt a ri* %eep-ma/] nam$ ,,nabal4 ,9 ^! tr\bl\s times 8 %eph]ds exp]i5c$ m ?an usual difficulty 9 safely keep+ 8 #c1jjj %eep & #a1jjj goats4 ,! pres5ce1 !re=e1 ( ,david's valiant m5 0 a matt] ( no small importance1 = in/ead ( injur+ or robb+ !m1 !y 7 a wall unto !m bo? by day & by night 7#a ,sam4 xxv4 #ae-ag74 ,he>+ t ,nabal 0 ab\t to %e> 8 %eep1 an occasion ( mu* fe/ivity1 ,david s5t t5 ( 8 ret9ue to reque/ a small rew>d = ! k9dness he _h ev] %ewn to 8 %eph]ds4 ,?is ,nabal1 :o 0 notori\s = 8 *urli% temp]1 flatly & insult+ly refus$4 ,enrag$ at su* selfi% insol5ce1 ,david resolv$ on v5geance4 ,leav+ #bjj m5 to gu>d ! baggage1 he m>*$ ) ! rema9+ #djj t[>ds ,c>mel1 & w\ld c]ta9ly h inflict$ sev]e puni%m5t on ! *urli% %eep-ma/]1 _h he n on ! way enc\nt]$ 8 beautiful & prud5t wife ,,abigail1 :o1 in=m$ ( h] husb&'s uncivil conduct1 _h come =? to meet him ) a long tra9 ( asses lad5 ) provisions4 ,9 language c\rte\s & politic %e deprecat$ 8 v5geance1 frankly all[+ t z = h] husb&1 ,nabal 7fool7 0 8 "n1 & folly 0 ) him 7#a ,sam4 xxv4 #be74 ,david cons5t$ to desi/ f 8 det]m9$ rev5ge1 & ,abigail return$ to f9d h] "l dr9k+ to excess at ! fea/4 ,! next morn+ %e told him ( ! risk he _h run1 & 8 he>t di$ )9 him1 & he became z a /one 7#a ,sam4 xxv4 #cg74 ,smitt5 ) a sudd5 /roke he only l+]$ t5 days1 :5 he di$4 ,!reupon ,david m>ri$ ,abigail1 & besides h]1 8 wife ,mi*al hav+ be5 be/[$ by ,saul ^u ano!r1 he esp\s$ ,ah9oam ( ,jezreel 7#a ,sam4 xxv4 #dc1 #dd71 a t[n 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ! s\!rn ,c>mel4 7,see ,jo%4 xv4 #ef47 ,return+ once m to ! old hid+-place 9 ! pa/ure c\ntry ( ,ziph1 & ! neighb\r+ hill ( ,ha*ilah1 ! secret ( 8 retreat 0 aga9 betray$ to ,saul by ! ,ziphites#bfb1 :o at ! head ( #c1jjj m5 w5t =? to capture ,david 7#a ,sam4 xxvi4 #c74 ,in=m$ ( 8 approa*1 ,david retir$ f ! hill to ! l[] gr\nd1 ! wood :i* !n cov]$ ! c\ntry conceal+ him f view#bfc4 ,saul advanc$ to ! hill1 & !re pit*$ 8 t5t1 ) ,abn] 8 capta9-g5]al1 & 8 =ces r\nd ab\t him4 ,accompani$ by 8 nephew ,abi%ai1 ,david 9 ! dead ( ! night p5etrat$ ?r\gh ! l9es to ! spot :]e ! k+ slept )9 ! baggage1 8 spe> /uck 9 ! gr\nd at 8 bol/]#bfd4 ,aga9 ,abi%ai bade him take advantage ( ! opportunity1 & ask$ p]mission to smite b once ! sleep+ k+1 promis+ n to smite a second "t4 ,b aga9 ,david refus$1 & cont5t$ himself ) tak+ ! royal spe>1 & ! cruse ( wat] f 8 bol/]1 & pass+ ?r\gh ! l9es ( sleep+ w>riors w5t ov] to ! o!r side1 & /&+ on ! top ( a hill af> (f1 call$ across ! long int]v5+ space to ,abn]1 :o 0 sunk 9 heavy sleep aft] ! fatigues ( ! day4 ,r\s$ by ! /range voice di/urb+ ! /ill midnight air1 ,abn] awoke1 & ask$ :o call$4 ,!n ,david reproa*$ him = ! little c>e he _h tak5 ( 8 ma/]1 & 9 ! well-kn[n royal spe> & ! cruse ( wat] bade him see a second pro( ( 8 g5]osity t[>ds an unrel5t+ foe4 ,pres5tly ,saul himself awoke1 & recognis$ ! voice ( ,david4 ,aga9 ! fugitive plead$ 9 mov+ words ) ! pursu]1 & aga9 ,saul1 t\*$ to ! he>t ) admiration = 8 magnanim\s rival1 ackn[l$g$ 8 own guilt1 & be/[$ a bless+ ^u him 7#a ,sam4 xxvi4 #ac-be74 ,?is la/ occurr5ce seems to h conv9c$ ,david t !re 0 no hope ( any p]man5t *ange 9 ! k+'s feel+s t[>ds himself 7#a ,sam4 xxvii4 #a71 & he !re=e det]m9$ to seek refuge once m among ! ,phili/9es4 ,no long] a solit>y fugitive1 b accompani$ by 8 two wives1 & 8 #fjj foll[]s ) _! h\seholds1 he aga9 pres5t$ himself be=e ! k+ ( ,ga?4 ,9 answ] to 8 petition = a place 9 "s t[n 9 ! c\ntry#bfe1 ,a*i% assign$ to him & 8 ret9ue ! t[n ( ,ziklag1 situat$ at "s di/ance f ,ga?1 t[>ds ! s\? or s\?-ea/ ( ! ,phili/9e fronti]#bff 7#a ,sam4 xxvii4 #e74 ,8 /ay "h la/$ ov] a ye> & f\r mon?s1 & dur+ ?is p]iod he & 8 m5 made an exp$ition aga9/ ! ,ge%urites1 ,gezrites1 & ,amalekites1 :o roam$ ov] ! des]t plateau ov]hang+ ! ,phili/ian pla91 & hav+ c>ri$ (f enorm\s booty1 le/ ! tru? %\ld rea* ! e>s ( ,a*i%1 sav$ nei!r man nor woman alive4 ,! k+1 h[ev]1 did he> ( ! exp$ition1 b 9 reply to 8 enquiries1 0 assur$ t x _h be5 direct$ aga9/ ! c\ntry s\? ( ,judah1 & aga9/ ! s\? ( ! ,k5ites4 ,satisfi$ ) ?is pro( ( ! fidelity ( 8 vassal1 he rejoic$ t ,david _h made 8 own p ,israel utt]ly to abhor him1 & deem$ x an e>ne/ ( /ill great] s]vices 7#a ,sam4 xxvii4 #h-ab74 ,be=e long ! ,phili/9es ga!r$ _! armies toge!r = ano!r & a decisive conte/ ) ! ,israelites = ! supremacy4 ,a*i% & 8 cont+5t prep>$ to take "p 9 ! exp$ition1 & z 8 vassal1 ,david cons5t$ to accompany him ) 8 #fjj m54 ,aphek1 ne> ,jezreel1 0 fix$ ^u z ! place ( r5dezv\s1 & ?i!r1 probably along ! sea-coa/1 ! hundr$s & ?\s&s ( ! ,phili/9es p\r$ up f _! f]tile l[l&s4 ,z ,david pass$ on ! way to ,aphek1 sev5 valiant *iefs1 capta9s ( ?\s&s ( ! p[]ful tribe ( ,manasseh1 in/ead ( jo9+ ,saul's army1 pref]r$ to ?r[ 9 _! lot ) him & %>e 8 =tunes 7#a ,*4 xii4 #ai-ba74 ,b ! unsuspect+ confid5ce ( ,a*i% 9 8 new-f\nd vassal 0 n %>$ by ! o!r ,phili/9e *iefs1 & !y prote/$ aga9/ ,david's foll[]s be+ all[$ to accompany !m4 ,a*i% 01 !re=e1 con/ra9$ mu* aga9/ 8 w to dismiss him1 & ) ! fir/ dawn ,david set out on 8 return to ,ziklag 7#a ,sam4 xxix4 #aa74 ,on arriv+ !re1 no t[n 0 to be f\nd1 no?+ b a mass ( burn+ ru9s4 ,dur+ 8 abs5ce ! ,amalekites _h bur/ ^u ! place1 burnt x to ! gr\nd1 & c>ri$ (f ,david's wives & ^? ( 8 ret9ue1 ^: fai? 9 _! lead]1 n[ = ! fir/ & only "t1 seems to h fail$1 & 9 ! extremity ( _! grief !y ev5 ?reat5$ to /one him to dea?4 ,x 0 a critical mom5t1 b ,david's old tru/ did n fail him1 & he enc\rag$ himself 9 ! ,"l 8 ,god 7#a ,sam4 xxx4 #f74 ,abia?> 0 bidd5 to br+ ! ephod & asc]ta9 ! ,div9e ,w4 ,%all ,i pursue aft] ?is troop8 ,david enquir$4 ,! reply 0 fav\rable1 & 8 six hundr$ m51 accompani$ by ! *iefs ( ,manasseh1 set out 9 ! direction ( ! brook ,besor1 a wady some:]e 9 ! extreme s\? ( ,judah4 ,"h #bjj ( 8 =ces 7 s sp5t t he 0 fa9 to leave !m by ! brook1 :ile ! rema9d] press+ on1 f\nd 9 a field an ,egyptian at ! po9t ( dea?1 :o _h nei!r eat5 bread nor drunk wat] = ?ree days & ?ree nights4 ,b be+ suppli$ by ,david's m5 ) food & dr9k he reviv$1 reveal$ t he 0 a slave ( "o ( ! ,amalekite *iefs1 & on promise ( 8 life cons5t$ to guide ! av5g]s to _! foes4 ,on com+ up ) !m !y 7 f\nd spread abroad ^u all ! e>?1 eat+1 dr9k+1 & danc+ 9 hon\r ( _! late victory 7#a ,sam4 xxx4 #af74 ,! attack 0 in/antly made1 & ,david smote !m f ! twilight ( ! e>ly dawn to ! ev5+ ( ! next day1 till none rema9$1 save only #djj "y m51 :o effect$ _! escape on camels4 ,) all ! captives recov]$ & enorm\s spoil#bfg ! conqu]or return$ to ,ziklag1 & 0 n[ = ! fir/ "t enabl$ to requite ! k9dness ( _m ( 8 own tribe1 :o _h protect$ him dur+ ! long p]iod ( 8 w&]+s1 & di/ribut$ ( ! spoil to ! eld]s ( _m fri5dly t[ns 7#a ,sam4 xxx4 #bf-ca74 ,two days aft] 8 return news arriv$ ( ! utmo/ importance respect+ ! ,phili/9e invasion4 ,) _! *>iots & horses ! ,phili/9es _h press$ =w>d t[>ds ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon & pit*$ _! camp by ,%unem#bfh1 on ! s\!rn slope ( ! range n[ call$ ,little ,h]mon1 or ,jebel ed ,dhy1 :ile ,saul encamp$ 8 =ces on ! opposite heights ( ,m\nt ,gilboa1 at ! f\nta9 t is 9 ,jezreel#bfi1 on ! ea/]n side ( ! pla94 ,z he beheld ! masses ( 8 foes pass+ on by hundr$s & ?\s&s1 ! ,israelite k+ 0 fill$ ) ! utmo/ al>m 7#a ,sam4 xxviii4 #e74 ,9 ?is dreadful crisis he felt himself utt]ly alone4 ,samuel1 8 old advis]1 _h be5 sometime dead2 ! cruel massacre at ,nob _h ali5at$ f him ! entire prie/ly body2 he enquir$ ( ! ,"l1 b ! ,"l answ]$ him n1 nei!r by dreams1 nor by ,urim1 nor by prophets 7#a ,sam4 xxviii4 #f74 ,alone1 & di/ru/$ ev5 by 8 own army1 he bade enquiry be made = a woman t _h a famili> _s4 ,aft] dilig5t se>* x 0 asc]ta9$ t by go+ a di/ance ( ab\t #g or #h miles to ,endor1 he w\ld f9d1 9 "o ( ! d>k & gloomy cav]ns#bgj ) :i* ! m\nta9 "h is holl[$1 a woman :o might s]ve 8 purpose4 ,disguis+ himself1 !re=e1 & accompani$ by two ( 8 ret9ue1 ! unhappy k+ set out "u cov] ( night4 ,x 0 an und]tak+ p]il\s 9 ! extreme1 & no?+ b ! agony ( despair w\ld h induc$ him to v5ture ^u x4 ,/eal+ d[n ! m\nta9 f ! camp1 ! ?ree cross$ ! %\ld] ( ! v hill on :i* ! ,phili/9es 7 entr5*$1 & made = ,endor1 :i* lay beh9d ,%unem4 ,rea*+ ! cave1 ! k+ told ! wit* ! object ( 8 com+4 ,he long$ to h "o m int]view ) 8 old advis]1 ! prophet ,samuel1 & desir$ h] by h] arts to br+ him up4 ,at fir/ ! woman demurr$1 & plead$ ! dang] ( excit+ ! wra? ( ! k+1 :o 9 bett] days _h di/+ui%$ himself by 8 zeal aga9/ all magic & sorc]y4 ,b h] visitor calm$ h] fe>s4 ,%e ex]cis$ h] arts1 & ! awful =m ( ,samuel1 an old man1 & cov]$ ) a mantle1 appe>$4 ,b[+ himself ) 8 face to ! e>?1 ,saul made kn[n 8 deep di/ress4 ,! ,phili/9es1 said he1 make w> aga9/ me3 ,god is dep>t$ f me1 & answ]e? me no m1 nei!r by prophets1 nor by dreams3 ,i h call$ !e1 t ?\ maye/ make kn[n unto me :at ,i %all d 7#a ,sam4 xxviii4 #ae74 ,9 reply ! ,prophet c\ld only in=m ! k+ t ! ,day ( ,doom 0 ne>4 ,to-morr[1 said he1 ! ,"l w deliv] ,israel ) !e into ! h& ( ! ,phili/9es3 & to-morr[ %alt ?\ & ?y sons be ) me4 ,?is awful s5t5ce utt]ly pro/rat$ ! unhappy k+4 ,he fell ) ! fulness ( 8 /ature all along ^u ! e>? 7#a ,sam4 xxviii4 #bj1 m>g474 ,= a day & a night he _h eat5 no?+1 & n[ !re 0 no m /r5g? 9 him4 ,) ! utmo/ difficulty ! woman & 8 two att5dants succe$$ 9 compell+ him to p>take ( food1 & !n he rose up1 once m cross$ ! %\ld] ( ! hill1 & rea*$ ! heights ( ,gilboa 7#a ,sam4 xxviii4 #ba-be74 ,! next morn+ broke1 & ! ,phili/9es made _! onset4 ,! ,israelite lead]1 ) 8 doom ^u him1 c\ld d little 9 su* a crisis4 ,8 army 0 driv5 up ! sides ( ,gilboa1 & z x fl$ f ! victori\s ,phili/9es1 numb]s 7 sla9 on ! heights4 ,resolv$ on /rik+ a decisive bl[1 ! ,phili/9e ar*]s & *>iote]s foll[$ h>d aft] ,saul & 8 sons4 ,?ree ( ! latt]1 includ+ ! valiant ,jona?an1 7 sla9 outright1 & ,saul himself 0 sore w\nd$4 ,9 ?is extremity he implor$ ( 8 arm\r-be>] to ?ru/ him ?r\gh ) 8 sword1 & put an end to 8 suff]+s4 ,b 8 arm\r-be>] refus$1 & ,saul1 tak+ 8 own sword1 fell ^u x & di$1 & ! o!r !n foll[$ 8 example4 ,! r\t ( ! ,israelites 0 n[ complete1 & ext5d$ ev5 to ! tribes beyond ! ,jordan4 ,ev5 "h ! ,israelites fl$ f _! cities1 & ! ,phili/9es dwelt 9 !m 7#a ,sam4 xxxi4 #g74 ,on ! morr[ aft] ?is disa/r\s battle1 ! bodies ( ,saul & 8 ?ree sons 7 f\nd by ! ,phili/9es1 :5 !y came to /rip ! sla94 ,) savage glee !y cut (f 8 head1 /ripp$ him ( 8 arm\r1 & s5t x into _! own l&1 to be plac$ z a trophy 9 ! temple ( ,a%t>o?1 probably at ,a%dod1 & fa/5$ 8 body & ^? ( 8 ?ree sons to ! wall ov]hang+ ! op5 space 9 front ( ! gate ( ! ,canaanite city ( ,be?-%an#bga4 ,on ! m\nta9-range beyond ,jordan 9 full view ( ,be?-%an#bgb 0 ! t[n ( ,jabe%-,gilead1 by 8 h]oic relief ( :i* ,saul _h inaugurat$ 8 reign#bgc4 ,he>+ f ! fugitives :at _h occurr$ to _! k+1 ! grateful inhabitants1 m9dful ( pa/ s]vices1 det]m9$ t 8 rema9s %\ld n cont9ue ?us di%on\r$4 ,_! valiant m5 arose1 cross$ ! ,jordan1 & "u cov] ( night took d[n 8 body & ^? ( 8 sons1 buri$ !m "u ! t]eb9? ( _! native t[n1 & fa/$ sev5 days 7#a ,sam4 xxxi4 #ac74 ,su* 0 ! news ,david n[ receiv$ at ,ziklag f a "y ,amalekite1 :o _h be5 pres5t at ! battle4 ,deem+ himself sure ( ! rew>d t greet$ ! be>] ( glad tid+s1 he _h br\ght ) him ,saul's cr[n & ! bracelet t 0 on 8 arm1 & pret5d$ to h sla9 him at 8 own reque/ 7#b ,sam4 i4 #a-ab74 ,b ,david's wra? 0 k9dl$1 & hav+ /]nly rebuk$ him = t\*+ ! ,"l's ano9t$1 he bade "o ( 8 "y m5 put him to dea?1 & !n bur/ into a /ra9 ( passionate lam5tation ov] ,saul & ,jona?an4 ,=gett+ all t _h pass$ betwe5 him & ! fall5 k+1 he rememb]$ only ! bett] features ( 8 "*1 :ile t[>ds ,jona?an 8 :ole s\l gu%$ =? 9 expressions ( ! t5d]e/ affection 7#b ,sam4 i4 #ag-bg74 ,,book ,,ix4 ,,! ,,reigns ,,( ,,david ,,& ,,solomon4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,david',s ,,reign ,,at ,,hebron4 #b ,,sam4 ,,ii4-,,iv4 ,b4,c4 #ajee-ajdh4 ,,! h\r :i* ! prophet ( ,ramah _h long ago =etold 0 n[ come4 ,! long p]iod ( trial & discipl9e 0 ov]4 ,! brave %eph]d1 ! conqu]or ( ,golia?1 ! d>+ b prud5t lead] ( atta*$ foll[]s 0 ! only "o left1 to :om ! ,israelites c\ld look = guidance 9 ?is great crisis ( _! national hi/ory4 ,b ?\gh ! way 0 op51 ,david did n ent] ^u x )\t seek+ ! ,div9e direction4 ,%all ,i g up into any ( ! cities ( ,judah8 he enquir$ ( ! ,"l2 & ! ,"l bade him g up to ,hebron1 8! anci5t sacr$ city ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 ! burial-place ( ! patri>*#bgd1 & ! inh]itance ( ,caleb#bge40 ,accord+ly1 leav+ ,ziklag1 he repair$ ?i!r ) 8 two wives ,ah9oam & ,abigail1 & 8 fai?ful b& ( six hundr$2 & !re ! *iefs ( ,judah1 n[ aft] a long p]iod ( obscurity to become ! rul+ tribe1 ano9t$ him z _! k+4 ,8 fir/ act aft] 8 accession 0 to ?ank ! m5 ( ,jabe%-,gilead = _! brav]y 9 remov+ ! corpses ( ,saul & 8 sons f ! walls ( ,be?-%an 7#b ,sam4 ii4 #a-g74 ,( ! family ( ! late k+ !re n[ rema9$ only ,,i%bo%e? 8 y\nge/ son1 & ,mephibo%e? ! son ( ,jona?an1 a *ild b five ye>s old4 ,i%bo%e?1 accord+ to ! law ( ,ori5tal succession1 asc5d$ ! ?rone1 &1 "u ! protection ( 8 k9sman1 ! p[]ful ,abn]1 e/abli%$ 8 k+dom at ! anci5t sanctu>y ( ,mahanaim#bgf on ! ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 rul+ ov] n only ! ea/]n tribes1 b ! t]ritory ( ,a%]1 ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon1 c5tral ,ephraim1 8 own tribe ( ,b5jam91 & ev5tually ov] all ,israel 7#b ,sam4 ii4 #i71 except+ only ,judah1 :i* rema9$ fai?ful to ,david4 ,! fir/ ( _m skirmi%es betwe5 ! rival k+s took place at ,gibeon1 to ! heights ( :i*1 9 _! native ,b5jam91 ,abn] & 8 =ces w5t out f ,mahanaim 7#b ,sam4 ii4 #ab74 ,?i!r also1 z if to wat* _! movem5ts1 repair$ ! ?ree nephews ( ,david1 ,joab1 ,abi%ai1 & ,asahel4 ,on ! ea/ side ( ! hill ( ,gibeon1 at ! foot ( a l[ cliff1 0 a l>ge pool or tank1 on ei!r side ( :i* ! rival =ces encamp$1 &1 z if to try _! respective /r5g?1 ,abn] propos$ t a select body f bo? sides %\ld engage 9 combat4 ,joab accept$ ! *all5ge1 & twelve pick$ *ampions ( ! p>ty ( ,i%bo%e? met an equal numb] ( ! w>riors ( ,david#bgg4 ,! /ruggle 0 desp]ate2 ea* combatant caught 8 fell[ by ! head1 & ?ru/ 8 sword into 8 side1 & ?us all fell dead toge!r on a spot h5ce=? call$ ,helka?-hazzurim1 ! ,field ( ,h]oes4 ,?is br\ght on a g5]al engagem5t1 9 :i* ! =ces ( ,i%bo%e? 7 defeat$1 & ,abn] himself 0 fa9 to fly hotly pursu$ by ,asahel1 ! y\nge/ ( ,david's nephews1 & z light ( foot z a wild roe 7#b ,sam4 ii4 #ah74 ,abn] recognis$ 8 fleet pursu]1 & advis$ him to desi/ f ! *ase4 ,b ! y\?1 he$+ n1 press$ on1 & ,abn]1 turn+ back ^u him1 ?ru/ him ?r\gh ) a spe>4 ,! ble$+ corpse lay 9 ! middle ( ! road1 & 0 quickly surr\nd$ by ! m5 ( ,judah1 :o z !y came up /ood /ill 9 m\rnful a/oni%m5t 7#b ,sam4 ii4 #bc74 ,b ! sight ( _! bro!r's body only r\s$ ,joab & ,abi%ai to great] fury1 & !y pursu$ aft] ,abn] z f> z ! hill ( ,ammah1 by ! way ( ! wild]ness ( ,gibeon1 :i* !y rea*$ at sunset4 ,!re ! m5 ( 8 own tribe ( ,b5jam9 ralli$ r\nd ! g5]al ( ,i%bo%e?1 & /ood on ! top ( ! hill1 :ile he cri$ to ! pursu+ ,joab1 & implor$ him n to pu% matt]s fur!r4 ,on ?is ,joab gave ! signal = a cessation ( ! pursuit1 & drew (f 8 m51 & convey+ 8 bro!r's corpse to ,be?lehem1 laid x 9 ! ance/ral tomb4 ,!n at daybreak he rejo9$ ,david at ,hebron1 to :om he ann\nc$ ! loss ( only #ai m5 9 ! late enc\nt]4 ,mean:ile ,abn] return$ to ,mahanaim1 :5ce he c>ri$ on a s]ies ( petty w>s ) ! adh]5ts ( ,david1 9 :i* ,david wax$ /rong] & /rong]1 & ! h\se ( ,saul wax$ weak] & weak] 7#b ,sam4 iii4 #a74 ,9 ! c\rse ( "t a qu>rel ) 8 k9sman & g5]al precipitat$ ! fall ( ,i%bo%e?4 ,abn] _h m>ri$ ,rizpah1 ! daught] ( ,aiah1 & a concub9e ( ,saul4 ,accord+ to ! notions ( ,ori5tals1 ?is v ne>ly am\nt$ to treason 7,comp4 #b ,sam4 xvi4 #ba2 xx4 #c2 #a ,k4 ii4 #ac-be71 & z su* ,i%bo%e? flung x 9 ! tee? ( 8 g5]al4 ,abn] repli$ 9 words ( utmo/ ang] & reproa*+ ,i%bo%e? ) ! base/ +ratitude1 /raightway began to op5 communications ) ,david1 :o agre$ to receive him at ,hebron1 on condition t ,mi*al1 8 =m] wife1 0 re/or$ to him4 ,?is condition 0 compli$ )1 & aft] s\nd+ ! *iefs ( ,israel & ( 8 own tribe1 ,abn] ) tw5ty m5 came to ,david at ,hebron4 ,a fea/ greet$ 8 arrival1 & he dep>t$ ) ! av[$ int5tion ( ga!r+ all ,israel unto 8 "l ! k+ 7#b ,sam4 iii4 #ag-ba74 ,he _h h>dly dep>t$ f ! royal pres5ce1 :5 ,joab return$ f a =ay1 & 0 in=m$ ( ?is unexpect$ visit4 ,jeal\s probably ( a possible rival1 & burn+ ) rage aga9/ 8 bro!r's murd]]1 he remon/rat$ 9 no measur$ t]ms ) ,david = 8 imprud5ce1 z he t]m$ x1 9 admitt+ ! g5]al ( ,i%bo%e? to an audi5ce & s5d+ him away 9 peace4 ,!n1 unkn[n to ! k+1 he s5t mess5g]s aft] ,abn] to call him back4 ,n suspect+ trea*]y ! latt] return$ to ,hebron1 &1 z he ent]$ ! gate1 ,joab took him aside1 & /abb$ him to dea?1 z he _h /abb$ 8 bro!r ,asahel4 ,news ( ?is cruel & trea*]\s de$ r\s$ ,david's unb\nd$ indignation4 ,unable to puni% ! assass91 he imprecat$ on ! h\se ( ,joab ! mo/ fe>ful curses1 & compell$ him to att5d ! fun]al ( 8 murd]$ victim1 rob$ 9 sackclo?1 & we>+ all ! signs ( m\rn+4 ,he himself fa/$ till sunset1 & z he foll[$ ! bi] to ! burial-place at ,hebron1 p\r$ =? a solemn dirge4 ,?is incid5t gave ,david an insight into ,joab's unscrupul\s "*1 :i* he nev] =got4 ,^! m51 he said1 ! sons ( ,z]uiah1 be too h>d = me1 & ,i am ?is day weak ?\gh ano9t$ k+ 7#b ,sam4 iii4 #ci74 ,! dea? ( ,abn] 0 ! signal = ! dissolution ( ! tott]+ k+dom he _h support$4 ,on receiv+ ! tid+s ( 8 k9sman's murd]1 ,i%bo%e?'s h&s 7 feeble1 & all ! ,israelites 7 tr\bl$ 7#b ,sam4 iv4 #a74 ,8 body-gu>d 0 compos$ ( m5 f 8 own tribe ( ,b5jam91 b two divisions ( x 7 comm&$ by two m51 ,baanah & ,re*ab1 :o1 ?\gh desc5dants ( ! ,canaaniti% natives ( ,be]o?#bgh1 7 reckon$ among ! ,b5jamites4 ,9 rev5ge1 x has be5 sugge/$1 = "s injury !y _h receiv$ f ,saulpossibly ! slaught] ( _! ,gibeonite k9sm5 7,comp4 #b ,sam4 xxi4 #a1 #b7;& c]ta9ly ) ! hope ( conciliat+ ! new k+ at ,hebron1 ^! two resolv$ to take ! life ( ,i%bo%e?4 ,ab\t ! heat ( ! day 7#b ,sam4 iv4 #e71 !re=e1 !y ent]$ ! palace "u pret5ce ( fet*+ "s :eat pil$ up ne> ! entrance 7#b ,sam4 iv4 #f71 & f9d+ ,i%bo%e? ly+ on 8 b$ !y /abb$ him to ! he>t1 & cut (f 8 head4 ,!n hurry+ all t aft]noon & all night 7#b ,sam4 iv4 #g7 d[n ! valley ( ! ,jordan1 !y pres5t$ !mselves be=e ,david at ,hebron ) ! bloody head 9 _! h&s4 ,b !y met ) no bett] reception ?an ! pret5d$ slay] ( ,saul4 ,david /]nly rebuk$ !m = _! cold-blood$ murd] ( a righte\s p]son 9 8 own h\se ^u 8 b$1 & ord]$ _! in/ant execution4 ,_! h&s & feet 7 cut (f1 & _! bodies 7 susp5d$ ov] ! pool at ,hebron1 :ile ! head ( ,i%bo%e? 0 buri$ ) all hon\rs 9 ! sepul*re ( ,abn] 7#b ,sam4 iv4 #h-ab74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,david',s ,,reign ,,at ,,j]usalem4 #b ,,sam4 ,v4-,,vii4 ,b4,c4 #ajdh-ajdb4 ,,e ob/acle 0 ?us remov$ t _h hi!rto prev5t$ ,david's assum+ ! royal p[] ov] all ! tribes4 ,i%bo%e? 0 dead1 ,abn] 0 dead1 ,mephibo%e?1 ,jona?an's only surviv+ son1 0 b>ely #ab ye>s ( age4 ,! son ( ,jesse _h long wait$ = 8 h\r1 & at l5g? x 0 come4 ,a deputation f all ! tribes ( ,israel 7#b ,sam4 v4 #a7 repair$ to ,hebron1 & =mally (f]$ him ! cr[n4 ,a solemn league 0 !n ent]$ into1 & = ! ?ird "t ,david 0 ano9t$ amid/ great rejoic+s4 ,at ,hebron he _h reign$ = #g ye>s ov] ,judah2 he 0 n[ k+ ( all ,israel4 ,8 b& ( six hundr$ fai?ful foll[]s _h rapidly swell$ into a great ho/1 l ! ho/ ( ,god 7#a ,*4 xii4 #bb74 ,& n[ n only ,dan & ,judah & ,simeon1 n only ,b5jam9 & ,ephraim1 n only ! tribes beyond ! ,jordan1 ,reub51 ,gad1 & ! half tribe ( ,manasseh1 flock$ ar\nd 8 /&>d1 b ,issa*> s5t m5 t _h und]/&+ ( ! times1 to "k :at ,israel ought to d 7#a ,*4 xii4 #cb71 & ,zebulun & ,naphtali s5t n only m51 b ! peculi> products ( _! ri* t]ritory#bgi 7#a ,*4 xii4 #dj71 :ile a /ill m important accession consi/$ ( #d1fjj w>riors ( ! ,levitical tribe1 & #c1gjj ( ! h\se ( ,a>on1 head$ by ,jehoiada1 & ! y\?ful b valiant ,zadok 7#a ,*4 xii4 #be-bh74 ,upw>ds ( #cjj1jjj *oice w>riors ( ! fl[] ( ,israel 7 ?us ga!r$ toge!r to turn ! k+dom ( ,saul to ,david1 & jo9 9 celebrat+ ! ?ree days' fe/ival :i* greet$ 8 accession to ! ?rone 7#a ,*4 xii4 #ci74 ,8 fir/ act aft] 8 coronation 0 significant4 ,saul _h be5 always cont5t ) ! obscurity ( 8 native ,gibeah1 & _h c>$ little = any c5tral po9t ( union = ! tribes4 ,z sov]eign ov] all ,israel1 bo? nor? & s\?1 ,david resolv$ to move ! seat ( gov]nm5t f ,hebron ne>] to ! c5tre ( ! c\ntry4 ,no spot seem$ to pres5t s _m advantages z ! rocky mass on :i* rose ! city ( ! ,jebusites#bhj4 ,x 0 neutral gr\nd1 on ! v meet+-po9t ( 8 own tribe & t ( ,b5jam9#bha4 ,! l[] city _h be5 once tak5 by ! w>riors ( ,judah 7,judg4 i4 #h7bhb1 b ! =tress ( ! ,jebusites1 /rong 9 its seem+ly impregnable position1 _h nev] be5 r$uc$4 ,! pres5ce ( s _m w>riors f all ! tribes 0 fav\rable = mak+ an attempt on s r5[n$ a citadel1 & at ! head ( all 8 =ces ,david advanc$ aga9/ x1 probably f ! s\?4 ,z be=e1 ! l[] city appe>s to h be5 easily captur$1 b aga9 ! =tress held out aga9/ e attack#bhc4 ,moreov]1 s conv9c$ 7 ! ,jebusites ( ! /r5g? ( _! ca/le & ( ! anci5t 8ev]la/+ gates0 ( its rocky rav9es1 t !y m]ely mann$ its walls ) ! lame & bl9d 7#b ,sam4 v4 #f71 deem+ !m amply suffici5t = ! def5ce4 ,_! taunts r\s$ ! wra? ( ,david1 & he promis$ t :oso fir/ scal$ ! rocky sides ( ! citadel & smote ! ,jebusite g>rison1 %\ld h ! po/ ( capta9-g5]al ( ! =ces4 ,!reupon ! agile ,joab climb$ up fir/1 & z ! conqu]or ( ! fa/ness ( ,jebus 0 rew>d$ ) ! po/ ( comm&]-9-*ief1 ! same (fice t ,abn] _h held "u ,saul4 ,!n1 )\t loss ( "t1 ,david took measures = secur+ 8 new possession4 ,he enclos$ ! :ole city ) a wall1 & connect$ x ) ! newly-captur$ =tress1 & !re took up 8 abode1 & ?us ! ,jebusite /ronghold became ! ,city ( ,david4 ,! effect ( ! conque/ ( ?is celebrat$ =tress 0 v great4 ,! news no soon] rea*$ ! c\rt ( ,,hiram1 k+ ( ,phnicia#bhd1 ?an he despat*$ mess5g]s to ,david ) (f]s ( artific]s & mat]ials = con/ruct+ a palace1 :i* 0 accord+ly built1 & hi!r ,david remov$ 8 wives f ,hebron1 & increas$ 8 already num]\s h\sehold 7#b ,sam4 v4 #ac-af74 ,9 o!r qu>t]s ! news 0 v diff]5tly receiv$4 ,! ,phili/9es made two di/9ct attempts to cru% ! new k+1 ( ^: p[]s !y 7 well aw>e4 ,on ! fir/ occasion !y came & encamp$ _! num]\s =ces 9 ! valley ( ,rephaim1 or ! ,valley ( ,giants1 s\?-we/ ( ,j]usalem1 & /ret*+ !nce half-way to ,be?lehem4 ,aft] duly enquir+ ( ! ,"l1 ,david m>*$ out aga9/ !m1 & swept !m away1 z ?\gh ) a 8bur/ ( wat]s10 :5ce he nam$ ! spot ,baal-p]azim1 ! ,pla9 ( ,bur/s or ,de/ruction 7#b ,sam4 v4 #ag-bj74 ,a second attempt ( ! same p]t9aci\s foe met ) no bett] success2 !y 7 entirely r\t$1 & ! fame ( ,david w5t out into all l&s1 & ! ,"l br\ght ! fe> ( him ^u all nations 7#a ,*r4 xiv4 #ag74 ,8 next c>e 0 to consecrate 8 new capital ) religi\s associations4 ,aft] consultation ) ! *iefs ( ! nation1 he assembl$ #cj1jjj f all ,israel 7#b ,sam4 vi4 #a2 #a ,*r4 xiii4 #a71 & w5t to ,kirja?-je>im1 ! ,village ( ,=e/s1 :]e ! ,ark seems to h rema9$ all ?r\gh ! reign ( ,saul 9 ! cu/ody ( ! ,levite ,ab9adab 7#a ,sam4 vii4 #a1 #b74 ,! sacr$ c(f] 0 plac$ 9 a new c>t drawn by ox51 & ) ,uzzah & ,ahio ! sons ( ,ab9adab prec$+ x1 0 escort$ t[>ds ,j]usalem amid/ great rejoic+s1 & ! s\nd ( psalt]ies1 cornets1 timbrels1 & cymbals4 ,on rea*+ ! ?re%+-floor ( ,*idon or ,na*on 7#a ,*r4 xiii4 #i1 m>g971 ! ox5 /umbl$1 & ,uzzah put =? 8 h& to hold ! ark4 ,9 a mom5t he fell dead 7#b ,sam4 vi4 #g74 ,?is unt[>d ev5t fill$ ,david ) al>m2 ! spot itself 0 h5ce=? kn[n z ,p]ez-uzzah1 ! break+ or disa/] ( ,uzzah 7#a ,*r4 xiii4 #aa71 & x 0 resolv$ to desi/ f any fur!r attempt at pres5t to remove ! sacr$ c(f]4 ,accord+ly x 0 c>ri$ aside to ! h\se ( ,ob$-,edom ! ,gittite1 t is1 probably1 a native ( ,ga?-,rimmon1 a t[n ( ,dan1 allott$ to ! ,koha?ite ,levites1 ( :om ,ob$-,edom 0 "o1 :]e x rema9$ ?ree mon?s 7#b ,sam4 vi4 #aj1 #aa2 #a ,*r4 xiii4 #ac74 ,mean:ile ,david prep>$ a new ,tab]nacle at ,j]usalem1 & he>+ t ! pres5ce ( ! ,ark _h br\ght a bless+ to ! h\se ( ,ob$-,edom1 he assembl$ ! ,levites1 & ,zadok & ,abia?> ! two repres5tatives ( ! ,a>onic family1 & bade !m prep>e = ! duty ( remov+ ! sacr$ symbol4 ,solemn purifications1 neglect$ on ! previ\s occasion 7#a ,*r4 xv4 #ab-ad71 7 n[ p]=m$1 & ! ,levites1 arrang$ 9 ord]ly divisions ) s+]s & musicians1 ! eld]s ( ,israel1 & capta9s ( ! ho/1 set out = ! h\se ( ,ob$-,edom4 ,on ?is occasion ! ,levites1 z enjo9$ 9 ! ,law1 lift$ x ) ! long /aves pass+ ?r\gh ! r+s ( ! ark#bhe1 & rais+ x ^u _! %\ld]s1 comm5c$ ! joy\s procession 7#a ,*r4 xv4 #ae74 ,:5 !y _h advanc$ six paces 7#b ,sam4 vii4 #ac71 x 0 cle> t ! ,"l 0 ?is "t help+ !m1 & ! procession paus$ to (f] a sacrifice ( sev5 bullocks & sev5 rams 9 tok5 ( ?ankfulness = ?is pro( ( ! ,div9e fav\r4 ,!n ! m>* 0 resum$ amid/ %\t+ & ! joyful s\nds ( all k9ds ( music1 head$ by ,david himself 9 an ephod ( l951 & by ! s+]s & ,levites array$ 9 :ite ve/m5ts4 ,z !y asc5d$ ! pa? lead+ upw>ds to ! anci5t =tress ( ! ,jebusites1 ! k+1 c>ri$ away by ! associations ( ?is great day1 n only play$ on a /r+$ in/rum5t1 b accompani$ ! music ) leap+ & danc+4 ,at l5g? ! city 0 rea*$1 & ! gates ( ! anci5t =tress lift$ up _! heads1 z ! symbol ( ! pres5ce ( ,jehovah1 ! ,k+ ( ,glory1 ! ,"l /rong & mighty1 ent]$ 9 7,ps4 xxiv4 #h1 #i71 & 0 plac$ )9 ! awn+s ( ! new ,pavilion-,t5t t _h be5 prep>$ = x4 ,a s]ies ( burnt-(f]+s & peace-(f]+s 7 !n celebrat$1 & ! k+ bless$ ! p1 & dismiss$ !m to _! homes ) ample pres5ts4 ,a s+le unt[>d incid5t m>r$ ?is ! greate/ day 9 ,david's life4 ,z ! procession pass$ "u ! w9d[s ( h] ap>tm5ts1 ,mi*al1 ! daught] ( ,saul1 deem+ ,david's dance undignifi$1 despis$ him 9 h] he>t 7#b ,sam4 vi4 #af71 & :5 at ! conclusion ( all ! gorge\s c]emonial he ent]$ 8 h\se to bless 8 family 7#b ,sam4 vi4 #bj71 %e came out to meet him1 b 9 place ( congratulations taunt$ him ) 8 indecor\s appe>ance t day4 ,david repli$ ) great bitt]ness to ?is untimely sc(f+1 & ,mi*al _h no *ild unto ! day ( h] dea? 7#a ,sam4 vi4 #bc74 ,! con/ruction ( 8 own palace & ! reception ( ! ,ark )9 ! folds ( a new ,tab]nacle 9 ,zion1 n[ awoke 9 ! k+ ! desire to build a m ample & p]man5t ,temple = ,jehovah4 ,! design receiv$ ! ,div9e approval1 b x 0 intimat$ to him by ,na?an ! prophet1 t z he 0 a man ( w> & blood 7#a ,*r4 xxviii4 #c71 s peaceful a "w w\ld be bett] res]v$ = ano!r4 ,! refusal1 h[ev]1 0 accompani$ by a promise ( ! p]man5ce ( 8 dyna/y2 ! m]cy ( ,jehovah %\ld n be tak5 f him z x _h be5 f ,saul2 a son ( 8 own %\ld c>ry on ! "w1 & 8 ?rone %\ld be e/abli%$ = ev] 7#b ,sam4 vii4 #ab-ag2 #a ,*r4 xvii4 #c-ae74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,david',s ,,army1 ,,8 ,,conque/s1 ,,8 ,,s94 #b ,,sam4 ,,viii4-,,xii4 #a ,,*ron4 ,,xviii4-,,xx4 ,b4,c4 #ajdj-ajcc4 ,,?us assur$ ( ! cont9uance ( 8 k+dom1 ,david began by a s]ies ( conque/s to ext5d 8 p[] beyond ! imm$iate b\nd>ies ( 8 own p1 & to f\nd an imp]ial dom9ion1 :i* = ! fir/ "t realiz$ ! prophetic description conta9$ 9 ! ,promise made to 8 =efa!r ,abraham 7,g54 xv4 #ah-ba74 ,z in/rum5tal to ^! conque/s ! milit>y organization#bhf ( ! ,israelites 0 n[ mat]ially develop$1 & ,david 0 enabl$ )9 t5 ye>s aft] ! r$uction ( ! =tress ( ,jebus to pu% 8 conque/s f> & wide1 & get him a "n l unto ! "n ( ! great m5 t are 9 ! e>? 7#b ,sam4 vii4 #i74 #a4 ,on ! ,s\?-we/ he turn$ 8 arms aga9/ 8 old enemies ! ,phili/9es1 & subdu$ !m1 captur+ ,ga? ) its daught] t[ns#bhg 7#a ,*r4 xviii4 #a74 #b4 ,on ! ,s\?-ea/ ! ,edomites felt ! weight ( 8 arms4 ,toge!r ) ,joab he c>ri$ on a campaign ( six mon?s aga9/ !m 7,comp4 #b ,sam4 viii4 #ad ) #a ,k4 xi4 #ae71 dur+ :i* p]iod he put va/ numb]s to ! sword1 e/abli%$ g>risons 9 ! c\ntry1 & ?us became ma/] ( ! ,ea/]n arm ( ! ,r$ sea1 & ! c>avan-r\tes to ! m>ts & h>b\rs ( ,arabia#bhh4 7,comp4 ,g54 xxvii4 #bi1 #cg1 #dj2 ,ps4 lx4 #f-ab47 #c4 ,on ! ,nor?-ea/ ! k+dom ( ,zobah _h acquir$ consid]able influ5ce "u ,hadadez]1 son ( ,rehob4 ,david attack$ him z he w5t to recov] 8 bord] at ! riv] ,euphrates 7#b ,sam4 viii4 #c71 & defeat$ him ) a loss ( #a1jjj *>iots1 #gjj cavalry1 & #bj1jjj infantry4 ,hadadez]'s allies1 ! ,syrians ( ,damascus1 !n m>*$ to 8 assi/ance1 b !y 7 r\t$ ) a loss ( #bb1jjj m51 & became ,david's vassals4 ,! weal? ( ,zobah 0 consid]able4 ,sev]al ( ,hadadez]'s (fic]s c>ri$ %ields ( gold 7#b ,sam4 viii4 #g71 t is1 probably1 8iron or wood5 frames ov]laid ) plates ( ! preci\s metal20 ^! ,david br\ght to ,j]usalem1 z also l>ge /ores ( brass f o!r ,syrian cities 7#a ,*r4 xviii4 #g1 #h74 #d4 ,on ! ,ea/ ( ,jordan he _h hi!rto ma9ta9$ ! mo/ amicable relations ) ! k+ ( ,moab#bhi 7#a ,sam4 xxii4 #c1 #d71 b n[ f "s unexpla9$ cause1 he n only attack$ & defeat$1 b well-nigh extirpat$ ! nation4 ,two-?irds ( ! p 7 put to dea?1 ! re/ 7 r$uc$ to bondage1 & paid regul> tribute1 :ile ! spoils 7 treasur$ up 9 ,j]usalem 7#b ,sam4 viii4 #b2 #a ,*r4 xi4 #bb74 ,?is campaign1 9 :i* ! valiant ,b5aiah greatly di/+ui%$ himself 7#b ,sam4 xxiii4 #bj71 fulfill$ ! prophecy ( ,balaam2 a ,sceptre _h ris5 out ( ,israel1 & smitt5 ?r\gh ! pr9ces ( ,moab1 & de/roy$ ! city ( ,ar1 t is1 ,rabba?-,moab1 ! capital ( ! *ildr5 ( ,lot 7,num4 xxiv4 #ag7bij4 #e4 ,x 01 h[ev]1 f ! k9dr$ p ( ,ammon t ! royal conque/s exp]i5c$ ! greate/ resi/ance4 ,dur+ ! p]iod ( 8 w&]+s ,david _h receiv$ mu* k9dness f ,naha% ! k+ ( ,ammon1 & on 8 dea? he s5t a royal embassy to (f] 8 condol5ces to ! new k+ ,hanun4 ,b ,hanun's c\rti]s p]suad$ him t ?is embassy 0 really dictat$ by a wi% to spy out 8 l&1 & probably add x to ! _m o!rs t ,david _h conqu]$4 ,accord+ly on ! arrival ( ! ambassadors1 ,hanun treat$ !m ) ! utmo/ indignity4 ,he %av$ (f ! "o half ( _! be>ds1 cut (f _! g>m5ts 9 ! middle1 & s s5t !m away 7#b ,sam4 x4 #a-c2 #a ,*r4 xix4 #a-d74 ,z soon z ,david 0 in=m$ ( ?is aggravat$ insult1 he bade 8 ambassadors rema9 at ,j]i*o till ! traces ( ! indignities !y _h suff]$ 7 remov$1 & !n made prep>ations = s5d+ ,joab ) ! 8,mighty ,m50 & ! ho/ to take summ>y v5geance on ! ,ammonites4 ,truly div9+ ! consequ5ces ( _! folly1 ! latt] prep>$ = ! imp5d+ w> by rais+ a m]c5>y =ce ( #cb1jjj m5 f ! ,syrians ( ,be?-rehob & ,zoba1 f ^? own+ fealty to ! k+ ( ,maacah1 a region 9 ! valley ( ! ,jordan s\? ( ,zoba1 & f ! l& ( ,tob#bia4 ,aid$ by ^! allies ! ,syrians await$ ! onset ( ! ,hebrews4 ,on 8 arrival ,joab1 p]ceiv+ t he 0 confront$ by two v consid]able armies1 divid$ 8 =ces1 & assign$ to 8 bro!r ,abi%ai ! task ( assault+ ! ,ammonites1 :ile he himself ) a pick$ body ( troops attack$ ! ,syrians1 situat$ a little to ! s\? ( ,he%bon4 ,at ,m$eba ! latt] 7 quickly r\t$1 & ! ,ammonites1 9 al>m at _! spe$y defeat1 fl$ to _! capital1 ,rabbah#bib1 n[ call$ ,ammn1 situat$ on a v advantage\s position1 & well suppli$ ) wat]4 ,mean:ile ! ,syrians beyond ! ,euphrates1 "u ! comm& ( ,%opha* or ,%oba*1 a g5]al ( ,hadadez]1 assembl$ _! =ces ) ! int5tion ( av5g+ ! repulse su/a9$ by _! k9dr$1 ! allies ( ! ,ammonites4 ,cross+ ! ,euphrates !y jo9$ ! ,syrians at ,helam1 ! site ( :i* is unkn[n4 ,! occasion 0 deem$ ( suffici5t importance to ju/ify ! p]sonal int]f]5ce ( ,david4 ,ga!r+ all ,israel & pass+ ov] ,jordan1 he attack$ ! ,syrians1 & defeat$ !m ) great slaught]4 ,%oba* himself 0 sla91 & ! alli$ pr9ces quitt$ ! ,syrian conf$]acy1 & became ! tribut>y vassals ( ! ,hebrew mon>* 7#b ,sam4 xi4 #ae-ai2 #a ,*r4 xix4 #aj-ai74 ,e>ly 9 ! foll[+ ye> ! campaign aga9/ ! ,ammonites 0 resum$1 & ! comm& ( ! =ces1 includ+ ! royal body-gu>d 7#b ,sam4 xi4 #a71 & ! troops ( ,ephraim & ,b5jam9 z well z ,judah 7#b ,sam4 xi4 #aa71 0 aga9 entru/$ to ,joab1 & ! army 0 = ! fir/ "t s9ce ! disa/r\s battle ( ,aphek accompani$ by ! ,ark & its ,levitical gu>d#bic 7#b ,sam4 xi4 #aa74 ,on ?is occasion ,rabbah 0 ! ma9 object ( ! attack1 & aft] ravag+ ! c\ntry1 ,joab drove ! ,ammonites into _! citadel1 & comm5c$ a regul> siege1 :i* la/$ v ne>ly two ye>s 7#b ,sam4 xi4 #a74 ,mean:ile1 critical z 0 ! nature ( ! campaign1 in/ead ( accompany+ ! ,ark1 ,david l+]$ beh9d at ,j]usalem1 & !re wr\ght t 8de$ ( %ame10 :i* has left s d>k a blot ^u 8 "*1 & :i* ?rew a gloom ov] all ! re/ ( 8 life4 ,"o day on ris+ f 8 aft]noon repose1 he saw f ! ro( ( 8 palace a woman ( extraord9>y beauty1 = :om he in/antly conceiv$ a mo/ viol5t passion4 ,on mak+ enquiry1 he discov]$ t h] "n 0 ,,ba?%eba1 ! daught] ( ,eliam or ,ammiel1 & wife ( ,,uriah ! ,hittite1 :o 0 at t "t s]v+ 9 ! army aga9/ ,rabbah1 z "o ( ! fam\s 8,?irty0 7#b ,sam4 xxiii4 #ci2 #a ,*r4 xi4 #da74 ,! fact t %e 0 ! wife ( "o ( 8 mo/ di/+ui%$ (fic]s did n make ,david hesitate1 he s5t = h]1 & committ$ adult]y ) h]4 ,z "t w5t on1 he f\nd x w\ld be no long] possible to scre5 h] f ! dea?-puni%m5t ( an adult]ess4 ,accord+ly1 aft] va9ly try+ o!r & mo/ unwor?y exp$i5ts to cov] 8 own guilt1 he s5t a lett] to ,joab1 bidd+ him expose ?is *ivalr\s & high-m9d$ (fic] :]e ! conte/ 0 hotte/1 s z to ensure 8 dea?4 ,! unscrupul\s ,joab did z he 0 told1 & ,uriah fell happily unconsci\s ( 8 wife's di%on\r4 ,joab !n s5t a tru/y mess5g] to ,david to in=m him t ,uriah 0 dead1 & ! days ( m\rn+ = h] husb& 7 no soon] ov]1 ?an ! k+ s5t = ,ba?%eba1 & %e became 8 wife 7#b ,sam4 xi4 #ad-bg74 ,b ?\gh ,david _h done all ?is secretly1 an all-see+ ,eye _h wat*$ ea* /ep 9 ?is dreadful crime1 & puni%m5t quickly appe>$ at ! door4 ,! prophet ,na?an 0 s5t to him1 & ) wond]ful tact r\s$ ! royal att5tion by ! well-kn[n ,p>able ( ! ,ri* man & ! ,poor man's ewe lamb4 ,unsuspect+ its purport1 ,david's wra? 0 k9dl$1 & he d5\nc$ dea? z ! p5alty ( ! ri* man1 & ! re/oration ( ! prop]ty f\rfold#bid4 ,!n turn+ to ! k+ ! prophet sp$ 8 w+$ arr[1 say+1 ,?\ art ! man1 & ann\nc+ ! awful p5alty4 ,z ,david _h measur$ unto o!rs1 s %\ld x be measur$ to him2 evil 0 to rise up aga9/ him out ( ! bosom ( 8 own family1 & ! sword %\ld nev] dep>t f 8 h\se 7#b ,sam4 xii4 #aj74 ,unlike o!r k+s ( ,israel & ,judah1 unlike any common ,ea/]n despot1 ,david did n slay or ill-treat ! mess5g] ( judgm5t1 he ackn[l$g$ 8 s9 & ! ju/ice ( ! s5t5ce4 ,on ?is ,na?an w5t on to tell him t ! ,"l _h put away 8 s91 & he himself 0 n to die4 ,b an e>ne/ ( future judgm5ts soon appe>$4 ,! ,"l /ruck ! *ild t ,uriah's wife b>e unto him1 & x di$#bie4 ,b 9 ! mid/ ( judgm5t ,god rememb]$ m]cy2 & 9 ! c\rse ( "t a second son 0 born to ,ba?%eba1 :om ,na?an nam$ ,,j$idiah1 belov$ ( ! ,"l1 b ,david himself call$ him ,,solomon1 ! peaceful "o 7#b ,sam4 xii4 #ae-be74 ,mean:ile ,joab _h be5 pu%+ =w>d ! siege ( ,rabbah1 & ev5tually succe$$ 9 captur+ ! city ( wat]s1 t is1 ! l[] t[n1 :i* 8conta9$ ! p]5nial /ream1 :i* rises 91 & /ill fl[s ?r\gh x#bif40 ,b ! citadel1 a place ( great /r5g?1 /ill held out4 ,! possession ( ! p]5nial /ream 01 h[ev]1 ! next /ep to ! capture ( ! /ronghold1 & ,joab s5t mess5g]s to ,david bidd+ him ga!r ! re/ ( ! p1 & come himself1 unless he wi%$ him to h ! hon\r ( captur+ ! place1 & call+ x aft] 8 own "n4 ,accord+ly ! k+ set out1 & ! =tress 0 spe$ily tak54 ,enrag$1 x is n improbable1 at ! ob/9acy ( ! siege1 he wreak$ a t]rible v5geance on ! inhabitants1 "s 7 decapitat$1 o!rs sawn asund] or cru%$ b5ea? iron in/rum5ts1 o!rs 7 pass$ ?r\gh ! fire 9 brick-kilns#big 7#b ,sam4 xii4 #ca74 ,! royal cr[n1 8! cr[n ( ,milcom10 weigh+ a tal5t ( gold ) ! preci\s /ones1 0 !n plac$ on ,david's head1 & he & 8 army return$ 9 triumph to ,j]usalem ) abundant spoil4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,! ,,rebellion ,,( ,,absalom4 #b ,,sam4 ,,xiii4-,,xx4 ,b4,c4 #ajcb-ajbb4 ,,! r$uction ( ,rabbah 0 ! la/ ( ,david's conque/s4 ,8 k+dom _h rea*$ ! limits =etold to ! patri>* ,abraham1 & vi$ 9 ext5t ) "s ( ! great empires ( t age4 ,b f ?is po9t d>k cl\ds began to ga!r r\nd 8 own p]sonal hi/ory1 & ! doom d5\nc$ by ! prophet f\nd its fulfilm5t4 ,! t]rible secret ( 8 adult]y & murd] may at fir/ h be5 kn[n only to a few1 b its results 7 soon proclaim$ ^u ! h\setops4 ,out ( ! num]\s h>em :i*1 9 defiance ( ! law ( ! k+dom1 he _h multipli$ to himself1 out ( 8 own h\sehold1 came ! in/rum5ts ( 8 puni%m5t4 ,fir/1 8 daught] ,tam> 0 outrag$ by h] half-bro!r & 8 elde/ son ,,amnon4 ,two ye>s aft]w>ds ,amnon fell a victim to ! wra? ( ,tam>'s own bro!r ,,absalom 7fa!r ( peace71 :o caus$ him to be murd]$ at a %eep-%e>+ fe/ival1 & !n1 appreh5sive ( ! res5tm5t ( ,david1 fl$ to ! c\rt ( ,talmai 8 gr&fa!r1 ! k+ ( ,ge%ur1 a di/rict on ! ea/ ( ! ,jordan s\? ( ,m\nt ,h]mon 7#b ,sam4 xiii4 #cf74 ,"h he rema9$ secure 9 its rocky fa/nesses = ?ree ye>s1 dur+ :i* "t ! s\l ( ,david 0 consum$ 7#b ,sam4 xiii4 #ci1 m>g97 ) long+ = 8 fav\rite son4 ,p]ceiv+ ?is1 ,joab avail$ himself ( ! s]vices ( a wise woman ( ,tekoa#bih1 :o s\ght an int]view ) ! k+1 & address+ him 9 an apologue simil> to t :i* ,na?an _h employ$1 succe$$ 9 obta9+ p]mission = ! exile's return4 ,joab1 !re=e1 w5t to ! c\rt ( ! k+ ( ,ge%ur1 & !nce br\ght back ! "y pr9ce1 :o took up 8 abode at ,j]usalem1 b 0 n suff]$ to see 8 fa!r's face4 ,twice he s5t a message to ,david's g5]al1 begg+ him to int]c$e 9 8 behalf ) ! k+1 b ,joab deem$ he _h done en\gh1 & w\ld take no fur!r /eps 9 ! matt]4 ,!reupon ,absalom caus$ a b>ley-field belong+ to ,joab1 :i* 0 ne> 8 own e/ate1 to be set on fire1 & ! latt]1 probably fe>+ fur!r outrage1 in=m$ ! k+1 :o cons5t$ to see 8 son1 & gave him ! kiss ( peace 7#b ,sam4 xiv4 #bc-cc74 ,b ! ungrateful son 0 no soon] ?us re/or$1 ?an he began to =m plots aga9/ 8 fa!r4 ,fir/ he surr\nd$ himself ) a small body-gu>d1 ) *>iots & horses1 & fifty m5 to run be=e him4 ,!n1 to +ratiate himself ) ! p1 he took 8 /& by 8! way ( ! gate#bii10 a duty :i* ,david appe>s to h neglect$1 & conv]s$ ) suitors com+ up to ! city = judgm5t1 lam5t$ ! delays !y w\ld enc\nt] 9 obta9+ a he>+ ( _! causes 7#b ,sam4 xv4 #c71 & ins9uat$ h[ diff]5t w\ld be ! aspect ( affairs if he 0 made judge 9 ! l&4 ,"y1 h&some beyond comp>e 9 ,israel 7#b ,sam4 xiv4 #be71 sprung f a royal h\se bo? on 8 fa!r & 8 "m's side 7#b ,sam4 iii4 #c71 he made a deep impression on ! p1 & 8 ins9uat+ mann]s & unusual condesc5sion /ole away _! he>ts 7#b ,sam4 xv4 #f74 ,s9ce ! d>k s9 ( :i* he _h be5 guilty1 ! hold ( ! k+ ^u ! nation appe>s to h be5 weak5$1 & he _h become less fitt$ = ! m p]sonal & m en]getic duties ( 8 position4 ,& n[ ! p[]ful tribe ( ,judah1 frett+1 x has be5 sugge/$1 "u _! absorption into "o great k+dom1 or look+ = "s great] degree ( p[] "u ! supremacy ( a pr9ce l ,absalom1 %[$ signs ( a want ( confid5ce 9 _! sov]eign1 & 9 ! c\rse ( two ye>s ,absalom p]ceiv$ t matt]s 7 ripe = a revolt#cjj4 ,"u pret5ce1 !re=e1 ( a v[ :i* he _h v[$ to ! ,"l 7#b ,sam4 xv4 #g-i71 he succe$$ 9 obta9+ f ,david p]mission to g to ,hebron1 ! old capital ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 & repair$ ?i!r accompani$ by #bjj m5 f ,j]usalem1 probably ( ! *ief families1 :o 71 h[ev]1 entirely ignorant ( 8 designs4 ,to ! same place also he summon$ ,ahi?ophel ! ,gilonite1 ! famili> fri5d & c\nsellor ( 8 fa!r1 ^: advice 0 deem$ to h ! value ( a ,div9e oracle#cja4 ,:ile ,absalom 0 tak+ ^! measures1 news ( ! conspiracy & ( ! popul> feel+ rea*$ ! royal palace4 ,in/antly1 )\t (f]+ any resi/ance1 or /rik+ a s+le bl[ 9 def5ce ( 8 cr[n1 ,david resolv$ on flight4 ,accompani$ by ! royal body-gu>d & ! #fjj ,gittites1 & a va/ conc\rse ( p1 he left ,j]usalem1 & e>ly 9 ! morn+ cross$ ! brook ,kidron4 ,z f> z ! city b\nd>ies he 0 also foll[$ by ! ,levites1 & ! high-prie/s ,zadok & ,abia?> ) ! ,ark4 ,b ,david _h no wi% to expose ! sacr$ symbol to any risk1 & ! two *iefs ( ! ,levitical tribe might d him bett] s]vice at ,j]usalem2 accord+ly !y 7 bidd5 to turn back4 ,!n cross+ ! rav9e ( ! ,kidron1 ) head cov]$ & uns&all$ feet1 8 ret9ue manife/+ e sign ( pr(\nd sorr[1 ! k+ asc5d$ ! slopes ( ,olivet1 & z he w5t receiv$ intellig5ce t 8 privy c\nsellor ,ahi?ophel _h gone ov] to ! ranks ( 8 rebelli\s son4 ,9 ! defection ( ?is man1 8 equal#cjb1 8 guide1 8 own famili> fri5d1 he in/antly saw 8 dang]1 & pray$ t ! c\nsel ( ,ahi?ophel might be turn$ into fooli%ness 7#b ,sam4 xv4 #ca74 ,rea*+ ! summit ( ! hill1 he enc\nt]$ ,hu%ai ! ,ar*ite#cjc1 ! k+'s fri5d1 ) torn robe & du/ ^u 8 head4 ,9 him ,david saw a fitt+ in/rum5t = c\nt]act+ ! influ5ce ( ,ahi?ophel1 & p]suad$ him to return to ,j]usalem1 & und]take ! dang]\s task ( pret5d+ a devotion to ! cause ( ,absalom1 :ile really1 9 conjunction ) ,zadok & ,abia?> & _! two sons1 he kept a /rict wat* ov] all t occurr$4 ,hu%ai accord+ly turn$ back1 & ,david desc5d$ ! fur!r slopes ( ,olivet4 ,"h he met ,ziba1 ! wily s]vant ( ,mephibo%e?1 ! son ( 8 old fri5d ,jona?an1 ) welcome supplies ( w9e1 bread1 & fruit4 ,ziba repres5t$ t 8 ma/] 0 /ay+ beh9d at ,j]usalem1 await+ any *ange 9 8 =tunes :i* ! rebellion might br+1 &1 z a rew>d = 8 s]vices1 obta9$ a ready grant ( 8 e/ates4 ,at ,bahurim1 a little fur!r d[n ! hill1 ,david enc\nt]$ ,%imei1 a ,b5jamite ( ! h\se ( ,saul1 :o flung /ones at ! royal ret9ue1 & imprecat$ on !m ! mo/ furi\s curses1 9 :i* he p]haps express$ ! long p5t-up hatr$ ( ! family ( ,saul1 z well z ! popul> feel+ aga9/ ! au?or ( ,uriah's dea?4 ,! impetu\s ,abi%ai w\ld h in/antly cut (f 8 head1 b ,david /ay$ 8 h&1 ,let him curse1 said he1 = ! ,"l ha? bidd5 him 7#b ,sam4 xvi4 #aj-ab74 ,! way n[ l$ into ! ,jordan valley1 & = ! fir/ "t ! we>y ret9ue halt$1 & refre%$ !mselves ) ,ziba's welcome supplies4 ,mean:ile ,absalom1 ) ,ahi?ophel & a num]\s ret9ue1 _h rea*$ ,j]usalem4 ,!re he met ,hu%ai1 :o salut$ him ) ! words1 ,long live ! k+4 ,ev5 ,absalom 0 />tl$1 & reproa*$ him = 8 app>5t trea*]y1 b kept him by him4 ,! fir/ /ep ( ! usurp]1 sugge/$ by ,ahi?ophel1 0 to take possession ( 8 fa!r's h>em#cjd1 & s r5d] all reconciliation impossible 7,comp4 #b ,sam4 iii4 #g1 #h74 ,! c\rse to be next tak5 0 anxi\sly debat$4 ,ahi?ophel 0 = in/ant measures1 & (f]$ ) #ab1jjj m5 to head a pursuit aft] ,david t v night1 :ile he 0 we>y & weak-h&$4 ,if he smote ! k+1 he felt sure ! :ole p w\ld side ) ,absalom1 & 8 triumph w\ld be complete4 ,! advice f\nd fav\r ) ! usurp]1 & ! eld]s ab\t him4 ,b fir/ he resolv$ to call 9 ,hu%ai1 & asc]ta9 8 op9ion4 ,hu%ai pron\nc$ ! plan imprud5t 9 ! extreme4 ,to attack ! k+ :ile surr\nd$ by 8 mighty m51 all *af+ 9 _! m9ds1 z a %e be> robb$ ( h] :elps1 0 v dang]\s4 ,f a p>tial defeat ! pr9ce _h ev]y?+ to fe>1 & ! k+ ev]y?+ to ga94 ,he c\nsell$1 !re=e1 delay1 & ! mu/]+ ( ! entire national =ces f ,dan to ,be]-%eba4 ,absalom approv$ ( ?is plan1 & ,ahi?ophel1 probably see+ ! c]ta9 effects ( su* delay1 & *agr9$ at ! adoption ( ano!r's c\nsel 9 pref]5ce to 8 own1 retir$ to ,giloh1 put 8 h\sehold 9 ord]1 & hang$ himself 7#b ,sam4 xvii4 #bc74 ,)\t a mom5t's delay ,hu%ai n[ s\ght out ,zadok & ,abia?>1 relat$ all t _h occurr$ 9 ! c\ncil1 & urg$ t a mess5g] %\ld be in/antly s5t to ,david1 to bid him n l+] 9 ! ,jordan valley1 b cross ! riv] ) all spe$4 ,! two sons ( ! high-prie/s 7 9 concealm5t at ! f\nta9 ( ,en-rogel1 ready = su* an err&4 ,a female slave 0 s5t ?i!r to bid !m in/antly c>ry ! message to ,david4 ,!y =?) />t$1 b n>r[ly escap$ detection4 ,at ,bahurim a lad saw !m & convey$ ! news to ,absalom1 & x 0 only by hid+ 9 a well t !y escap$ ! vigilance ( _! pursu]s1 & ann\nc$ _! err& to ,david4 ,?\gh x mu/ h be5 midnight1 ! k+ in/antly cross$ ! riv]1 & be=e ! dawn ( ! foll[+ day n "o ( 8 ret9ue rema9$ on ! we/]n side ( ! ,jordan#cje4 ,mahanaim1 ! =m] capital ( ,i%bo%e?1 n[ became 8 head-qu>t]s1 & "h he mu/]$ 8 =ces1 & plac$ !m "u ! comm& ( ,joab1 ,abi%ai1 & ,ittai1 & receiv$ a welcome supply ( provisions f ,%obi1 ! son ( 8 old fri5d ,naha% ( ,rabbah1 f ,ma*ir ( ,lodeb>1 & ,b>zillai a weal?y ,gileadite4 ,mean:ile ,absalom also _h mu/]$ 8 =ces1 & hav+ entru/$ ! comm& to ,,amasa1 ! son ( ,i?ra or ,je!r by ,abigail ,david's si/] 7#b ,sam4 xvii4 #be71 he too cross$ ! ,jordan4 ,! decisive engagem5t1 :i* 0 n long delay$1 took place n f> f ,mahanaim1 9 ! d5se =e/ ( ,ephraim1 a region /ill 8cov]$ ) ?ick oaks1 & tangl$ bu%es1 & ?orny creep]s gr[+ ov] rugg$ rocks & ru9\s precipices#cjf40 ,"h ! army ( ,absalom 0 utt]ly r\t$4 ,entangl$ 9 ! ?ick und]gr[?1 cru%+ ea* o!r 9 rem$iless ru91 upw>ds ( #bj1jjj p]i%$ 9 t fatal wood1 :i* dev\r$ m p t day ?an ! sword dev\r$ 7#b ,sam4 xviii4 #h74 ,amid/ ! cr[d ( fugitives ,absalom also fl$1 & z he rode on 8 mule :]e 8! /rong arms ( ! trees spread out s ne> ! gr\nd t "o _c walk erect b5ea? !m#cjg10 8 long hair caught 9 an oak1 & he hung susp5d$ f ! tree4 ,a man *anc$ to see him1 & =?) told ,joab4 ,he himself _h =borne to t\* ! pr9ce1 hav+ he>d ! /rict injunctions ( ! lov+ ,david to 8 ?ree capta9s be=e ! battle to deal t5d]ly ) ! "y man4 ,b ,joab _h no su* scruples2 ) ?ree d>ts 9 8 h& he w5t to ! spot & transfix$ him :ile yet alive4 ,a great pit 0 !n dug1 & into x ! corpse 0 flung1 & cov]$ ) a great heap ( /ones4 ,) ! dea? ( ! usurp] ,joab knew ! rebellion 0 at an end1 he !re=e s\nd$ ! signal ( recall1 & ! battle clos$4 ,mean:ile ,david1 :o _h be5 sitt+ at ! gate ( ,mahanaim anxi\sly await+ tid+s ( ! battle1 no soon] he>d t 8 son 0 dead1 ?an he gave way to ! mo/ viol5t grief4 ,joab alone d>$ to confront him1 bidd+ him be/ir himself if he w\ld n see ano!r popul> revolt4 ,r\s$ at la/1 ! k+ cons5t$ to pres5t himself at 8! gate40 ,b he c\ld n =get :o _h giv5 ! dea?-bl[ to 8 fav\rite son1 & ev5 v[$ to transf] ! *iefta9cy ( ! troops to ,amasa1 ?\gh he _h l$ ! =ces on ! o!r side1 & 89 ?is 0 laid ! la/+ brea* betwe5 himself & 8 p[]ful nephew1 :i* nei!r ! "o nor ! o!r ev] =gave40 ,! rebellion end$1 ! rightful mon>* c\ld return to 8 k+dom4 ,) a self-control r>e 9 ,we/]n no less ?an ,ea/]n hi/ory1 e /ep 9 8 progress 0 m>k$ by =giv5ess4 ,%imei 0 =giv51 ,mephibo%e?1 prov$ to h be5 fai?ful1 0 p>tially re9/at$1 & ,b>zillai rew>d$ ) ample gifts 7#b ,sam4 xix4 #af-dc74 ,b ! dang] 0 n yet ov]4 ,9 br++ ab\t ! k+'s return1 8 own tribe ( ,judah _h ! l>ge/ %>e4 ,?is provok$ ! old jeal\sy ( ! o!r tribes#cjh 7,comp4 ,judg4 viii4 #a2 xii4 #a71 :ile ! ,b5jamites ev5 took up arms1 & plac$ !mselves "u ! lead]%ip ( ,%eba1 son ( ,bi*ri1 a man ( ,m\nt ,ephraim4 ,_m o!rs also ralli$ r\nd him1 & :5 ,amasa1 ! new g5]al-9-*ief fail$ )9 ?ree days to mu/] ! =ces ( ,judah1 ,david 0 afraid le/ m h>m %\ld come ( ?is fre% ris+ ?an _h come f t ( ,absalom4 ,accord+ly ,abi%ai ) ! 8,mighty ,m50 0 dispat*$ to quell ! insurrection1 & to pursue aft] ,%eba be=e he rea*$ any =tifi$ t[ns4 ,tak+ ) him ! royal body-gu>d1 ,abi%ai1 accompani$ by ,joab1 set out1 & at ! great /one ( ,gibeon enc\nt]$ ,amasa4 ,joab's robe 0 gird$ r\nd 8 wai/1 & 9 ! folds 0 a sword1 :i* 8by accid5t or design protrud$ f ! %ea?40 ,art ?\ 9 heal?1 my bro!r8 he salut$ ,amasa1 & took him by ! be>d z if to kiss him4 ,! o!r ru%$ into 8 embrace1 & 0 in/antly /abb$ to ! he>t1 8 blood spirt+ out ^u 8 c\s9's girdle & s&als4 ,leav+ ! body 9 ! road1 ,joab hurri$ on aft] ,%eba1 :o1 r\s+ ! tribes z he pass$1 _h made = ,abel ,be?-,maa*ah#cji1 a t[n ( "s importance f> up 9 ! nor? by ! wat]s ( ,m]om4 ,?i!r ,joab ru%$ 9 pursuit1 ?rew up an embankm5t1 & batt]$ ! walls4 ,a wise woman sav$ ! t[n f de/ruction4 ,approa*+ ! wall1 %e ga9$ a p>ley ) ! angry g5]al1 :o promis$ to leave ! place1 if ,%eba 0 put to dea?4 ,!reupon %e return$ to h] p1 & ! head ( ! rebel 0 soon flung into ,joab's camp1 :o /raightway s\nd$ a trumpet1 & ) 8 troops return$ to ,j]usalem 7#b ,sam4 xx4 #bb74 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,close ,,( ,,david',s ,,reign4 #b ,,sam4 ,,xxi4-,,xxiv4 #a ,,k+s ,i4 ,,ii4 ,b4,c4 #ajbb-ajae4 ,,%ortly aft] ,david's re/oration1 8 k+dom 0 visit$ = ?ree ye>s ) a griev\s fam9e4 ,enquiry 0 made ( ! ,div9e ,oracle1 & x 0 discov]$ to be a puni%m5t = an act ( fai?lessness on ! "p ( ,saul1 :o _h brok5 ! solemn cov5ant made by ,jo%ua ) ! ,gibeonites 7,jo%4 ix4 #c-bg74 ,9 a fit ( sudd5 zeal = ! *ildr5 ( ,israel & ,judah he _h kill$ "s ( !m1 & devis$ a g5]al massacre ( ! re/ 7#b ,sam4 xxi4 #b1 #e74 ,! ,gibeonites 7 n[ ask$ :at atonem5t !y 7 will+ to receive = ! wrongs !y _h suff]$4 ,9 reply1 !y dem&$ nei!r silv] nor gold4 ,blood _h be5 spilt1 & blood !y w\ld h1 & no?+ w\ld satisfy !m b p]mission to take sev5 ( ,saul's sons & hang1 or r crucify1 !m at ,gibeah4 ,accord+ly ! two sons ( ,rizpah1 ! daught] ( ,aiah1 & ! five sons ( ,mi*al1 :om !y _h borne to ,saul1 7 deliv]$ up1 & ! ,gibeonites crucifi$ !m on ! hill ( ,gibeah4 ,?is 0 done 9 ,april1 at ! beg9n+ ( b>ley-h>ve/#caj 7#b ,sam4 xxii4 #i71 & !re ! bodies rema9$ till ! p]iodical ra9s 9 ,octob] dropp$ ^u !m out ( heav5 7#b ,sam4 xxii4 #aj74 ,all ?is :ile1 spread+ on ! rock a co>se sackclo? robe1 ,rizpah wat*$ ov] ! black5+ corpses1 & suff]$ nei!r ! birds ( ! air to re/ on !m by day1 nor ! bea/s ( ! field by night4 ,! tale ( h] devot$ love at l5g? 0 convey$ to ,david1 :o _h ! rema9s remov$1 & at ! same "t direct$ t ! bones ( ,saul also & ( ,jona?an %\ld be tak5 f ,jabe%-,gilead1 & buri$ 9 ! ance/ral sepul*re ( ,ki%1 aft] :i* ,god 0 intreat$ = ! l& 7#b ,sam4 xxi4 #ad74 ,mean:ile1 9 consequ5ce probably ( ! inte/9e feuds ( ! ,israelites1 ! ,phili/9es _h recov]$ suffici5t /r5g? to v5ture on once m attack+ !m4 ,david himself w5t ) ! ho/ to battle1 & 9 mortal combat ) ano!r desc5dant ( ! giant race 0 ne> fall+ a victim to 8 ra%ness1 :5 he 0 succ\r$ by ! valiant ,abi%ai1 & ! p1 fe>ful le/ ! light ( ,israel %\ld be qu5*$ 7#b ,sam4 xxi4 #ag71 prevail$ ^u him to desi/ f accompany+ !m to battle 9 future4 ,o!r attempts 7 aft]w>ds made by ! ,phili/9es1 b ! val\r ( ,david's capta9s s]v$ to keep !m 9 *eck 7#b ,sam4 xxi4 #ah-bb74 ,! ,hebrew k+dom _h n[ atta9$ its f>!/ limits1 ev5 ^? :i* ,god _h reveal$ _m c5turies be=e 9 vision to ,abraham 7,g54 xv4 #ah74 ,n only _h ,david giv5 a capital to 8 p1 b he _h conqu]$ all ! nations on ! imm$iate fronti] ( 8 realm4 ,8 k+dom _h become l "o ( ! k+doms ( ! _w#caa4 ,x _h its c\rt1 its palace1 its spl5d\r1 its tribut>ies4 ,9 ?is h\r ( 8 prosp]ity ! mon>* 0 tempt$ 7#a ,*r4 xxi4 #a7 to yield to pride & self-exaltation1 & gave directions to ,joab to c>ry out a g5]al c5sus ( ! p f ,dan ev5 to ,be]-%eba4 ,8 object1 x has be5 suppos$1 0 ei!r ! levy+ ( a poll-tax or ! =mation ( a /&+ army ) a view to =eign conque/s#cab4 ,:atev] 0 8 precise motive1 x excit$ ! repugnance ( ! capta9s ( ! ho/1 & ev5 ( ,joab himself1 :o n only w>n$ ! k+ aga9/ be+ ! cause ( a trespass 9 ,israel1 b reg>d$ ! royal proposition z actually abom9able 7#a ,*r4 xxi4 #f74 ,:51 h[ev]1 he f\nd t no?+ w\ld turn ! k+ f 8 fix$ purpose1 he set out1 & aft] ! lapse ( #i mon?s & #bj days report$ #hjj1jjj 9 ,israel z fit = milit>y s]vice1 & #ejj1jjj 9 ,judah4 ,b be=e he _h numb]$ ,b5jam9 or ,levi 7#b ,sam4 xxiv4 #aj7 ,david's he>t smote him1 & ,gad1 ! se]1 0 commission$ to (f] him ! *oice ( #g ye>s' fam9e1 or #c mon?s' defeat be=e 8 enemies1 or a #c days' pe/il5ce4 ,david *ose to fall into ! h&s ( ,god r ?an into ! h&s ( man4 ,!reupon ! plague began1 & dur+ ?ree days swept (f upw>ds ( #gj1jjj4 ,b :5 ! h& ( ! de/roy+ angel 0 uplift$ ov] ,j]usalem1 ! ,"l1 ^: m]cies are great 7#b ,sam4 xxiv4 #ad71 rep5t$ ( ! evil1 & on ! int]cession ( ! k+ ! angel desi/$1 :5 he 0 by ! ?re%+-floor ( ,ornan or ,araunah1 a weal?y ,jebusite4 ,by ! advice ( ,gad ,david n[ b\ght ! site ( ! ?re%+-floor & a yoke ( ox51 erect$ !re an alt>1 & (f]$ !reon burnt-(f]+s & peace-(f]+s4 ,fire desc5d$ 9 te/imony ( ! acceptance ( ! sacrifice1 & ) ! cessation ( ! plague consecrat$ ! rocky site ( ! future alt> ( ,solomon's ,temple on ,m\nt ,moriah 7#b ,*r4 iii4 #a74 ,! rema9+ ye>s ( ,david's life 7 sp5t 9 amass+ treasures & mat]ials1 & mak+ prep>ations = ! erection ( ! ,temple 7#a ,*r4 xxii4 #e1 #ad74 ,b ev5 n[ ! tru? ( ! prophet's words 0 =c$ ^u him1 t 8 foes %\ld be ^? ( 8 own h\sehold4 ,! ?ree elde/ ( 8 sons1 ,amnon1 ,*ileab1 & ,absalom be+ dead1 ! f\r?,,adonijahresolv$ to put =? 8 pret5sions to ! k+dom4 ,l ,absalom1 :om he resembl$ 9 p]sonal beauty1 he began by surr\nd+ himself ) *>iots & horsem51 & succe$$ 9 draw+ ov] to 8 side n only ! high-prie/ ,abia?>1 b ev5 ,joab1 ! comm&]-9-*ief1 ^: loyalty at la/ wav]$4 ,confid5t 9 ! support ( su* old s]vants ( ! k+1 ! pret5d] proclaim$ a great sacrificial fe/ival at ! ,/one ( ,zohele?1 s\? ( ,j]usalem1 ne> ! f\nta9 ( ,en-rogel1 & invit$ to x all ! royal pr9ces1 except ,solomon1 & n a few ( ! capta9s ( ! royal army 7#a ,k4 i4 #e-i74 ,:ile !y assembl$ at ,zohele?1 ,na?an ! prophet p]suad$ ,ba?-%eba to seek an int]view ) ! k+1 & in=m him ( :at 0 go+ on4 ,ba?-%eba did s1 & _h h>dly conclud$ h] tale1 :5 ,na?an himself ent]$1 confirm$ h] acc\nt1 & dem&$ to "k :e!r ,adonijah's actions _h ! royal approval4 ,?\gh old & feeble1 ,david _h suffici5t en]gy to rise to ! pres5t em]g5cy1 & solemnly assur$ ,ba?-%eba ( 8 unalt]able det]m9ation t ,solomon %\ld succe$ to ! ?rone4 ,!n summon+ ,zadok & ,b5aiah he bade !m1 toge!r ) ,na?an1 convey ,solomon 9 /ate d[n to ,gihon1 & !re =mally ano9t & proclaim him k+4 ,accord+ly ^! (fic]s1 accompani$ by ! royal gu>ds1 escort$ ,solomon ?i!r1 m\nt$ on ! royal mule 7#a ,k4 i4 #ch71 & !re ,zadok ano9t$ him ) oil f ! sacr$ horn ( ! ,tab]nacle1 amid/ ! s\nd ( trumpets & l\d %\ts ( ,god save ! ,k+4 ,!nce ! new mon>* 0 escort$ 9 triumph back ?r\gh ! city1 & sat on ! royal ?rone amid/ g5]al applause1 9 ! sight ( 8 ag$ fa!r1 :o bless$ ,god t dur+ 8 own lifetime he _h be5 p]mitt$ to behold 8 successor 7#a ,k4 i4 #de-dh74 ,intellig5ce ( ^! transactions 0 convey$ to ! conspirators1 9 ! mid/ ( _! fe/ivities at ,en-rogel1 by ,jona?an ! son ( ,abia?>4 ,!y _h already he>d ! noise ( ! p %\t+ z ,solomon pass$ 9 procession ?r\gh ! city1 & no soon] le>nt ! cause ?an1 seiz$ ) al>m1 !y in/antly disp]s$1 & e man w5t 8 way 7#a ,k4 i4 #di74 ,dread+ ! v5geance ( ! new k+1 ,adonijah n[ fl$ to ! ,tab]nacle1 put himself 9 sanctu>y by grasp+ ! horns ( ! alt>1 & refus$ to quit ! spot till ,solomon _h promis$ ) an oa? to sp>e 8 life4 ,! "y & politic mon>*1 on be+ in=m$ ( ?is1 ab/a9$ f b9d+ himself by any oa?1 & simply assur$ ,adonijah ( safety s long z he %ew$ himself a wor?y man1 b ?reat5$ him ) dea?1 if wick$ness %\ld be f\nd 9 him 7#a ,k4 i4 #di-eb74 ,on ^! conditions he quitt$ 8 place ( refuge1 &1 hav+ made obeisance to ! new k+1 return$ to ! privacy ( 8 own h\se 7#a ,k4 i4 #ec74 ,! days ( ,david 7 n[ rapidly draw+ to a close4 ,he !re=e conv5$ a solemn assembly ( all ! *iefs & eld]s ( 8 p1 ! royal pr9ces1 ! capta9s ( 8 army1 & 8 public (fic]s1 & /&+ up1 ag$ z he 01 gave !m 8 la/ *>ge1 & exhort$ 8 son to con/ancy 9 ! s]vice ( ,jehovah4 ,he !n solemnly delegat$ to him ! accompli%m5t ( ! desire ( 8 life1 ! erection ( ! ,temple1 & committ$ to him 9 tru/ ! abundant mat]ials he _h amass$ = ?is purpose1 z well z a patt]n ( ! build+1 & ( ev]y?+ belong+ to x4 ,?is address1 confirm$ z x 0 by ! sight ( ! gold & silv]1 ! brass & iron & preci\s /ones1 :i* ! royal prud5ce _h collect$1 _h a great effect ^u ! p1 & !y also joyfully contribut$ to ! execution ( _! sov]eign's design4 ,!n1 9 language ( unequall$ pa?os & beauty1 ! ag$ mon>* solemnly ?ank$ ,god = all ,8 goodness1 & pray$ t ,he w\ld be/[ ^u 8 son 8a p]fect he>t10 enabl+ him to keep ,8 te/imonies & /atutes1 & build ! ,temple = :i* he _h made provision4 ,amid/ sacrifices ( unusual abundance & great fea/+s & rejoic+s1 ,solomon 0 !n = ! second "t ano9t$ k+1 & receiv$ ! =mal submission ( all ! royal pr9ces1 & ! *iefs ( ! nation4 ,9 ano!r & m secret int]view ,david gave 8 son 8 la/ c\nsels1 n only conc]n+ 8 own deportm5t z rul]1 b also respect+ ,joab & ,%imei1 :o 7 committ$ to 8 vigilance1 & ,b>zillai ! ,gileadite1 :o 0 entru/$ to 8 reg>d4 ,!n aft] a reign ( #g ye>s at ,hebron1 & ( #cc ye>s at ,j]usalem1 9 a good old age1 full ( ye>s1 ri*es1 & hon\r1 ! son ( ,jesse1 ! ,%eph]d1 ! ,w>rior1 ! ,k+1 ! ,psalmi/1 0 ga!r$ to 8 fa!rs1 & buri$ 9 ! city :i* _h be5 once ! =tress ( ! hea!n ,jebusites1 b 0 n[ ! capital ( an empire t realis$ ! l(tie/ ideal ( prophecy1 /ret*+ f ! 8riv] ( ,egypt0 to ! ,euphrates1 & f ! range ( ,lebanon to ! gulf ( ,akaba#cac4 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,accession ,,( ,,solomon4 #a ,,k+s ,,ii4-,,viii4 #a ,,*ron4 ,i4-,,ix4 ,b4,c4 #ajae4 ,,! new k+ 0 h>dly seat$ on ! ?rone be=e he 0 call$ ^u to repress ) a high h& a second & dang]\s attempt ( ,adonijah to obta9 ! k+dom4 ,z is usual 9 ,ori5tal c\ntries1 ! influ5ce ( ,ba?-%eba ! que5-"m 0 v great4 ,to h] ,adonijah pref]r$ a reque/ t %e w\ld int]c$e ) ! k+ 9 obta9+ = him ! h& ( ,,abi%ag ! ,%unammite1 8 fa!r's late/ wife 7#a ,k+s ii4 #ag74 ,ba?-%eba s\ght an int]view ) ,solomon1 :o in/antly saw 9 ?is petition a design ^u ! ?rone1 & decl>+ t ,adonijah _h =feit$ 8 claim to ! indulg5ce ext5d$ to him aft] ! late rebellion1 direct$ t he %\ld be put to dea? by ! h& ( ,b5aiah4 ,b he div9$ t o!rs 7 conc]n$ 9 ! ins9uat+ reque/1 & notably ! high-prie/ ,abia?>1 & ,joab ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,! =m]1 9 consid]ation ( 8 pa/ s]vices1 0 n put to dea?1 b simply degrad$ f 8 high (fice1 & ord]$ to live 9 retirem5t at ,ana?o?1 a ,levitical city1 ab\t #c miles nor? ( ,j]usalem1 :]eby ! ^w ( ! ,"l conc]n+ ! h\se ( ,eli 0 fulfill$ 7#a ,sam4 ii4 #ca-cc74 ,news ( ^! ev5ts no soon] rea*$ ! e>s ( ,joab ?an he fl$ = refuge )9 ! curta9s ( ! ,tab]nacle at ,gibeon1 & caught hold ( ! horns ( ! alt>4 ,?i!r1 h[ev]1 ,solomon s5t ,b5aiah ) ord]s to put him to dea?4 ,b5aiah w5t & told 8 old companion-9-arms ! k+'s comm&4 ,b ,joab refus$ to /ir f sanctu>y1 & ! o!r return$ to ! k+ = fre% in/ructions4 ,solomon bade him n sp>e1 b fall ^u him ev5 at ! alt>1 urg+ 8 execution z a j recomp5se = ! murd] ( ,abn] & ,amasa4 ,!reupon he return$ once m1 & fell ^u him at ! alt>1 & obta9$ ! important po/ ( comm&]-9-*ief1 :ile ,zadok succe$$ to ! high-prie/hood 7#a ,k4 ii4 #bh-cd74 ,?\gh ,david _h sp>$ ! life ( ,%imei1 he _h on 8 dea?-b$ caution$ ,solomon aga9/ him1 & n[1 possibly ow+ to "s unrecord$ symptoms ( disaffection1 ! "y k+ r5ew$ ! concession1 b on condition t ,%imei conf9$ himself to ! city ( ,j]usalem1 & did n /ray beyond ! brook ,kidron1 :i* sep>at$ him f ! road to 8 old home at ,bahurim4 ,= ?ree ye>s ,%imei c>efully compli$ ) ?is condition4 ,b two ( 8 slaves flee+ to ,a*i% k+ ( ,ga?1 he w5t ?i!r & br\ght !m back4 ,?is seal$ 8 fate4 ,intellig5ce ( :at he _h done 0 convey$ to ,solomon1 :o s5t = him1 & ord]$ 8 execution by ! h&s ( ,b5aiah 7#a ,k4 ii4 #cf-df74 ,%ortly be=e ?is la/ ev5t ! k+ conv5$ a g5]al assembly ( all ! notables ( ! realm at ,gibeon1 :]e 0 n only ! v5]able ,tab]nacle ( ! ,w&]+s1 b ! braz5 alt> ( burnt-sacrifice 7#b ,*r4 i4 #c1 #e74 ,!re accord+ly 7 ga!r$ toge!r all ! great (fic]s ( /ate1 ! judges1 ! gov]nors1 & ! *ief ( ! fa!rs1 & a ?\s& burnt-(f]+s 7 consum$ on ! ,alt>4 ,on ! night foll[+ ?is solemn c]emonial1 ! ,"l appe>$ 9 vision to ,solomon z he slept1 & bade him pref] any petition he desir$4 ,impress$ ) ! magnitude ( ! (fice to :i* he _h be5 call$1 z yet humble 9 8 own sight1 & m9dful ( ! m]cy be/[$ ^u 8 fa!r1 ! "y k+ pray$ n = ri*es1 or hon\r1 or long life1 or ! life ( 8 enemies1 b = a wise & und]/&+ he>t1 t he might "k h[ to rule 8 p4 ,8 pray] pleas$ ! ,"l1 & because he _h reque/$ no?+ = himself1 ,he1 :o is wont to give to ! sons ( m5 8m ?an !y ask or ?9k10 n only promis$ him wisdom & k1 b assur$ him t all ! bless+s he _h n ask$ %\ld be 8add$ unto him10 includ+ l5g? ( days1 if he1 = 8 "p1 took he$ to obs]ve ! /atutes & comm&m5ts ( ,jehovah1 z 8 fa!r _h done be=e him 7#a ,k4 iii4 #f-ad74 ,return+ to ,j]usalem ! k+ (f]$ burnt-(f]+s & ?ank-(f]+s to ! ,"l be=e ! ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant1 & celebrat$ a sacrificial fea/ ) 8 :ole c\rt 7#a ,k4 iii4 #ae74 ,v %ortly he 0 call$ ^u to give pro( ( t sagacity & cle>ness ( judgm5t1 especially 9 judicial cases1 s mu* priz$ by ,ori5tals4 ,( two wom5 inhabit+ "o h\se toge!r1 ea* _h an infant *ild4 ,! "m ( "o ov]laid h]s :ile %e 0 asleep1 & ris+ at midnight1 laid x 9 ! bosom ( ! o!r woman1 tak+ h] live *ild 9 its place4 ,9 ! morn+ ! latt] discov]$ ! deception t _h be5 practis$ ^u h]1 & dem&$ ! liv+ infant4 ,?is ! o!r woman refus$1 claim+ x = h] own1 & bo? ( !m appeal$ to ,solomon1 :o comm&$ ! liv+ *ild to be divid$ into two halves1 "o ( :i* %\ld be giv5 to ea*4 ,! angui% ( ! real1 & ! cruel acquiesc5ce ( ! pret5d$ "m 9 ?is s5t5ce1 decid$ ! po9t 9 a mom5t1 & prov$ ! sagacity ( ! k+4 ,b besides judicial sagacity1 ,solomon 0 em95t = 8 atta9m5ts4 ,he 0 deeply v]s$ 9 all ! k ( 8 age1 8 wisdom excell$ ! wisdom ( all ! *ildr5 ( ! ,ea/ c\ntry1 & all ! wisdom ( ,egypt 7#a ,k4 iv4 #cj74 ,9 ! c\rse ( 8 life he spake #c1jjj prov]bs1 ( :i* a consid]able portion rema9 9 ! 8,book ( ,prov]bs10 & 8 ,songs1 ( :i* ! 8,song ( ,songs0 alone survives1 7 a ?\s& & five4 ,he spoke or wrote also ( trees1 f ! l(ty c$> ( ,lebanon to ! humble hyssop t spr+e? out ( ! wall1 ( bea/s1 ( f[l1 ( creep+ ?+s1 & ( fi%es4 ,8 fame spread abroad among surr\nd+ nations2 & !re came ( all p to he> 8 wisdom 7#a ,k4 iv4 #cd74 ,,*apt] ,,vii4 ,,! ,,build+ ,,( ,,! ,,temple4 #a ,,k+s ,v4-,,viii4 #b ,,*ron4 ,,ii4-,,vii4 ,b4,c4 #ajab-ajje4 ,,m9dful ( ! repeat$ in/ructions ( 8 fa!r1 ,solomon no soon] receiv$ ! congratulations ( ,hiram1 k+ ( ,tyre1 ^u 8 com+ to ! ?rone1 ?an he s5t to t mon>* reque/+ t he w\ld let him h ,sidonian artisans1 & a supply ( c$> wood f ! =e/s ( ,lebanon1 = ! con/ruction ( ! ,temple4 ,hiram respond$ ) alacrity to ! reque/1 & a regul> treaty 0 ent]$ into betwe5 ! two k+s4 ,solomon b\nd himself to s5d ye>ly #bj1jjj cors#cah ( :eat1 & #bj cors ( oil to ! ,phnicians1 :ile ,hiram und]took to float c$> trees & fir-trees to ,joppa1 & to s5d a numb] ( skill$ artific]s to ,j]usalem4 ,= ! purpose ( fell+ ! timb]1 a levy ( #cj1jjj ,israelites 0 made1 :o 7 plac$ "u ,adoniram2 #aj1jjj 7 employ$ at a "t1 & reliev$ ea* o!r e mon?1 sp5d+ a mon? 9 ! m\nta9s ( ,lebanon1 & ! o!r two mon?s at _! own homes 7#a ,k4 v4 #ac1 #ad74 ,besides ^!1 #gj1jjj 7 employ$ z port]s1 & #hj1jjj z hew]s 9 ! v>i\s qu>ries4 ,^! latt] 7 bondslaves1 remnants ( ! ,canaanites1 :o _h n be5 expell$ f ! l&4 ,"u ! eye ( ,tyrian ma/]-build]s1 !y hew$1 & squ>$1 & bevell$ ! /up5d\s blocks1 "s measur+ ev5 #ag & #ah feet1 = ! f\ndation ( ! sacr$ edifice4 ,! site1 :i* _h be5 already select$ by ,david1 0 ! em95ce ( ,moriah1 on ! ea/ ( ! city1 r5d]$ sacr$ at once z ! spot :]e ,abraham _h (f]$ up ,isaac1 & :]e ! plague _h be5 /ay$ dur+ ! la/ reign#cai4 8,its rugg$ top 0 levell$ ) imm5se lab\r2 its sides1 :i* to ! ea/ & s\? 7 precipit\s1 7 fac$ ) a wall ( /one1 built up p]p5dicul> f ! bottom ( ! valley1 s z to appe> to ^? :o look$ d[n1 ( mo/ t]rific height2 a "w ( prodigi\s skill & lab\r1 z ! imm5se /ones 7 /rongly mortis$ toge!r & w$g$ into ! rock40 ,on ?is site1 aft] #c ye>s ( prep>ation1 9 ! #d? ye> ( ,solomon's reign1 & ! #dhj? aft] ! dep>ture f ,egypt1 ! f\ndations 7 laid4 ,no s\nd ( hamm] or axe1 or any tool ( iron1 0 he>d z ! /ructure rose 7#a ,k4 vi4 #g74 ,e beam already cut & squ>$1 e /one already hewn & bevell$1 0 laid sil5tly 9 its appo9t$ site1 ,l "s tall palm ! noiseless fabric sprung#cbj4 ,)9 a quadrangle =m$ by a solid wall 0 an op5 c\rt1 aft]w>ds kn[n z ! ,c\rt ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,)9 ?is1 surr\nd$ by ano!r wall & on a high]#cba level1 0 ! ,c\rt ( ! ,israelites1 & )9 ?is1 & on a /ill high] level1 ! ,c\rt ( ! ,prie/s4 ,! ,temple itself 0 built on ! model ( ! anci5t ,tab]nacle1 b ( m co/ly & durable mat]ials1 & l x consi/$ ( ! ,por*1 ! ,holy ,place1 & ! ,holy ( ,holies#cbb4 7#a7 ,! ,por* or ,hall1 :i* fac$ ! ,ea/1 0 #aj cubits deep f ,e4 to ,w41 by #bj 9 wid? f ,n4 to ,s41 & #cj cubits high#cbc4 ,ei!r )91 or1 z "s ?9k1 on ei!r side ( x1 rose two braz5 ,pill>s1 ! "o call$ ,,ja*9 7durability71 ! o!r ,,boaz 7/r5g?71 _! capitals ornam5t$ ) network1 *a9work1 & pomegranates4 7#b7 ,! ,holy ,place1 ! dim5sions ( :i* 7 exactly d\ble ^? 9 ! ,tab]nacle#cbd1 0 #dj cubits long1 by #bj wide1 & #cj high4 ,its walls 7 ( hewn /one1 wa9scott$ ) c$> & ov]laid ) gold#cbe1 & adorn$ ) beautiful c>v+s repres5t+ *]ubim1 fruit1 & fl[]s4 ,x 0 ent]$ by fold+ doors1 simil>ly ov]laid ) gold & ri*ly emboss$4 ,! floor 0 ( c$>1 bo>d$ ov] ) planks ( fir or cypress2 ! ceil+ 0 ( fir1 b bo?1 z inde$ e "p1 ov]laid ) gold 9 ! ri*e/ pr(usion4 ,9 ! ,holy ,place1 z 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 /ood ! gold5 ,alt> ( ,inc5se1 ! ,table ( ,%ew-bread1 & ! ,c&le/icks ( pure gold1 five on ! "r1 & five on ! left4 7#c7 ,a ri* veil ( ! brighte/ col\rs sep>at$ ! ,holy ,place f ! ,holy ( ,holies1 :i* 0 a p]fect cube ( #bj cubits4 ,"h 0 ! orig9al ,ark ov]%ad[$ by two colossal ,*]ubim ( olive wood ov]laid ) gold1 #aj cubits 9 height4 ,^! /ood at ea* end1 ,n4 & ,s41 & fac$ ea* o!r1 ea* hav+ two w+s exp&$1 s t "o w+ ( ea* t\*$ ov] ! ,ark1 & ! o!r t\*$ ! wall4 ,outside ! ,holy ,place /ood a great ,tank or 8,sea0 ( molt5 brass1 #aj cubits 9 diamet]1 #cj r\nd1 #e high1 & capable ( hold+ #bjjj ba?s4 ,x 0 support$ on #ab ox51 ?ree turn$ ea* way1 & its rim 0 ornam5t$ ) blossoms4 ,besides ?is !re 7 #aj ,lav]s1 = ! purpose ( ablutions1 :i* /ood on moveable bases ( brass2 ea* side ( ^! 0 =m$ 9 ?ree panels1 & adorn$ ) figures ( ox51 lions1 & *]ubim4 ,! great ,braz5 ,alt> ( ,burnt-sacrifice1 #bj cubits long & #aj high1 /ood on ! exact site ( ! ?re%+-floor ( ,araunah4 ,at l5g?1 by ! #g? mon? 9 ! #aa? ye> ( ,solomon's reign1 ! "w 0 complet$1 & ! k+ invit$ ! *iefs ( ! diff]5t tribes1 all ! notables ( ! realm1 z also ! entire prie/ly & ,levitical body#cbf1 to ! solemn d$ication4 ,he himself took 8 seat on a rais$ ?rone ( brass2 ! sacrific]s /ood be=e ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+1 surr\nd$ by ! *oir array$ 9 :ite robes1 & play+ on cymbals1 psalt]ies1 & h>ps2 :ile ! assembl$ nation cr[d$ ! c\rts )\t4 ,c\ntless %eep & ox5 7 fir/ laid on ! braz5 alt>4 ,!n f "u ! cov]+1 :]e ,david _h plac$ x1 ! prie/s solemnly br\ght ! ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant to ! fold+-doors ( ! ,temple4 ,^! 7 op5$1 & !n pa/ ! ,table ( ,%ew-bread1 & ! gold5 ,c&le/icks1 & ! ,alt> ( ,inc5se1 x 0 convey$ ?r\gh ! ,veil to its appo9t$ place1 & ! ,*]ubim spread ov] x _! w+s1 & 8receiv$ x1 z x 71 "u _! protection40 ,at ?is mom5t ! *oir lift$ up _! voices ) ! trumpets & cymbals1 & in/rum5ts ( music1 & made "o s\nd to be he>d 9 prais+ & ?ank+ ! ,"l#cbg1 ^: m]cy endure? = ev]1 & simultane\sly ! ,temple 0 fill$ ) a cl\d 7#a ,k4 viii4 #aj1 #aa71 ! 8,glory0 ( ! ,"l desc5d$1 & ,jehovah took possession ( ,8 new abode4 ,!reupon ! k+1 ris+ on 8 braz5 ?rone1 & kneel+ d[n ^u 8 knees1 spread =? 8 h&s t[>d heav51 & (f]$ up a solemn & sublime pray]4 ,z he conclud$ ) ! petition1 ,arise1 ,o ,"l ,god1 into ,?y re/+-place1 ,?\ & ! ,ark ( ,?y /r5g?1 fire fla%$ =? f ! 8,glory0 already fill+ ! ,temple1 & consum$ ! burnt-(f]+s & ! sacrifices 7#b ,*r4 vii4 #c71 :ile ! prie/s /ood )\t1 bl9d$ ) ! excess ( spl5d\r1 & ! p b[+ ) _! faces to ! gr\nd1 wor%ipp$ & prais$ ! ,"l4 ,! c]emony ( d$ication la/$ sev5 days1 & 0 succe$$ by ! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles1 :i* 0 cont9u$ = two weeks1 or twice ! usual "t#cbh4 ,dur+ x1 upw>ds ( #bb1jjj ox5 & #abj1jjj %eep 7 p>tly (f]$ 9 sacrifice1 & p>tly made ! mat]ials ( a great sacrificial fea/1 f :i*1 on ! #bcrd day ( ! #g? mon?1 ! k+ s5t ! p away1 glad & m]ry 9 he>t = ! goodness t ! ,"l _h %ew$ unto ,david1 & to ,solomon1 & to ,israel ,8 p 7#b ,*r4 vii4 #aj74 ,,*apt] ,,viii4 ,,solomon',s ,,reign ,,cont9u$4 #b ,,k+s ,,ix4-,,xi4 #b ,,*r4 ,,viii4 ,,ix4 ,b4,c4 #ajje-ige4 ,,be=e ! ,temple 0 ?us complet$1 ,solomon _h proce$$ to con/ruct o!r magnific5t build+s4 ,among/ ^! 0 a sumptu\s palace = himself1 surr\nd$ ) beautiful pleasure-gr\nds1 :i* /ood )9 ! city opposite to ! ,temple1 & occupi$ #ac ye>s 9 build+ 7#a ,k4 vii4 #a74 ,ano!r palace he built = ,ph>aoh's daught]1 :om he _h esp\s$1 & besides x ! h\se ( ! =e/ ( ,lebanon#cbi1 #age ft4 long1 half t measurem5t 9 wid?1 & #ej ft4 high4 ,! ro(1 :i* 0 made ( c$>1 0 support$ by #d r[s ( c$> columns1 & ! :ole receiv$ light f #c r[s ( w9d[s on ea* side4 ,adjo9+ x 7 ! wom5's ap>tm5ts1 a banquet+-hall1 & spaci\s & luxuriant g>d5s4 ,o!r works 7 design$ = use & security2 among ^! 7 artificial res]voirs = supply+ ! city ) wat]1 & ! /r5g!n+ or repair+ ( a =tress call$ ,millo 7#a ,k4 ix4 #ae71 already begun by ,david 7#b ,sam4 v4 #i74 ,solomon also =tifi$ ,baala?#ccj2 ,gez]#cca & ! two ,be?-horons on ! great road t[>ds ! sea-coa/2 ! /rong & important po/ ( ,hazor#ccb to def5d ! entrance f ,syria & ,assyria2 ,megiddo to gu>d ! ,esdraelon pla92 :ile1 = ! protection ( 8 ea/]n c>avans1 he built ,tadmor1 aft]w>ds call$ ,palmyra1 9 ! ,syrian wild]ness1 & ,tiphsah or ,?apsacus#ccc on ! ,euphrates 7#b ,*r4 viii4 #c-f74 ,illu/ration3 ,,solomon',s ,,dom9ions1 ,,! ,,k+doms ,,( ,,judah ,,israel ,,& ,,! ,,l&s ,,( ,,! ,,captivities4 ,london3 ,macmillan ,co4 ,8 reign 0 a p]iod ( great comm]cial activity4 ,on ! ,nor?-we/ ! important k+dom ( ,phnicia 0 unit$ ) him by ! bonds ( a /rict alliance4 ,once only did ,hiram1 k+ ( ,tyre1 express any dissatisfaction ) ! deal+s ( 8 p[]ful fri5d4 ,solomon _h be/[$ ^u him tw5ty cities :i* he _h conqu]$ 9 ! l& ( ,galilee1 on ! bord]s ( ,a%]4 ,b :5 ! ,tyrian k+ came =? to see !m1 he 0 mu* dissatisfi$4 ,"o ( !m nam$ ,cabul1 n[ ,kabl1 ab\t #h or #i miles ea/ ( ,akka1 9 8 own ,phnician tongue d5ot$ displeasure1 & ?is "n he gave to !m all 7#a ,k4 ix4 #aj-ac74 #a4 ,b ,phnician ent]prise 0 turn$ to acc\nt 9 o!r directions4 ,hav+ possession ( ! ,ea/]n %ore ( ! ,r$ ,sea1 ,solomon /r5g!n$ ! ports ( ,ela? & ,ezion-geb] 7! giant's backbone71 & ) ! assi/ance ( ,tyrian %ipwrights1 con/ruct$ a fleet1 :i* sail$ to ,ophir#ccd1 & return$ ) gold1 silv]1 ivory1 & o!r products 7#a ,k4 ix4 #bf-bh74 #b4 ,! ,tyrian alliance op5$ up also ! traffic ( ! ,m$it]ranean4 ,on e %ore wa%$ by ?is sea ,phnician en]gy _h f\nd$ colonies1 & op5$ trad+ ports1 ( :i* ! *ief 0 ,t>%i%1 or ,t>tessus8! ,p]u ( ,tyrian adv5ture#cce0on ! s\!rn coa/ ( ,spa91 at ?is "t ab\nd+ 9 gold & silv] m9es4 ,hi!r ,solomon's fleet sail$ 9 company ) t ( ,hiram1 & br\ght back e ?ree ye>s ( its preci\s products 7#a ,k4 x4 #bb74 #c4 ,ano!r important outlet = trade 0 suppli$ by ,egypt4 ,n only _h ,solomon esp\s$ a daught] ( ,ph>aoh1 b 9 defiance ( ! ,mosaic ,law 7,deut4 xvii4 #af7 he ex*ang$ ! produce ( 8 own c\ntry = ! horses & *>iots ( ,egypt1 z also = ! l95-y>n1 spun f ! flax :i* ! ,nile valley yield$ 9 abundance 7#a ,k4 x4 #bh1 #bi74 #d4 ,la/1 b n lea/ important1 0 ! inl& trade ( ! ,arabian p59sula4 ,c>avans ( ! native tribes transport$ on camels ! spices1 inc5se1 gold1 preci\s /ones1 & valuable woods ( ! c\ntry1 especially ! almug or s&al1 & br\ght !m into ! dom9ions ( ,solomon1 or1 if !y 7 int5d$ = 8 ,tyrian allies1 to ,gez] & ,be?-horon1 :5ce !y 7 transport$ to ! port ( ,joppa4 ,b ?\gh ^! sev]al bran*es ( comm]ce op5$ up to ! ,hebrew k+dom _m & v>i\s s\rces ( national prosp]ity1 & t5d$ to multiply ! luxuries & magnific5ce ( ! c\rt1 ?is prosp]ity 0 on ! surface only4 ,hidd5 b5ea? its ext]nal spl5d\r 7 sev]al cank]s1 :i* surely ?\gh secretly und]m9$ ! true life ( ! nation4 ,fir/ ( all1 ?is mass+ ( gold & silv]1 z d\btless ! ,jewi% ,lawgiv] _h =ese51 c\ld only be br\ght ab\t by a process ( sev]e taxation4 ,& :ile =c$ to be> burd5s heavy & griev\s1 ! nation saw ! tide ( comm]cial pr(its1 in/ead ( be+ fairly di/ribut$ among ! p1 fl[+ only into ! royal ex*equ]4 ,secondly1 ^! comm]cial alliances s]i\sly affect$ ! nation's allegiance to ,jehovah4 ,9 imitation ( o!r ,ori5tal empires ,solomon surr\nd$ himself ) a num]\s h>em1 hav+ #gjj wives & #cjj concub9es 7#a ,k4 xi4 #a-c74 ,besides ! daught] ( ,ph>aoh1 he esp\s$ wom5 ( ! ,moabites1 ,ammonites1 ,edomites1 ,zidonians1 & ,hittites1 &1 z he grew old1 !y turn$ away 8 he>t f ! wor%ip ( ! true ,god4 ,?ree times1 inde$1 dur+ ! ye> he celebrat$ ! ,fe/ivals ( ,jehovah 7#a ,k4 ix4 #be71 b ! lic5ti\s wor%ip ( ,baal & ,a%t>o?1 ( ,molo* & ,*emo%1 f\nd its way ev5 into ! ,holy ,city1 & _! hide\s orgies 7 enact$ 8h>d by ! oracles ( ,god0 7#a ,k4 xi4 #e-h74 ,at fir/1 p]haps1 !re may h be5 few signs ( weakness 9 a fabric s va/ & s magnific5t4 ,9 ! figurative language ( ! sacr$ record1 silv] 0 9 ,j]usalem z /ones1 & c$>-trees z sycamores2 ,judah & ,israel 7 _m1 z ! s& :i* is by ! sea 9 multitude1 eat+ & dr9k+ & mak+ m]ry2 9 ! enjoym5t ( pr(\nd peace1 e man dwelt safely "u 8 v9e & "u 8 fig-tree4 ,pr9ces adm9i/]$ ! gov]nm5t ( v>i\s portions ( ! empire 7#a ,k4 iv4 #a-f72 (fic]s deput$ = ! purpose provid$ victual = ! royal table1 & b>ley & /raw = ,solomon's #dj1jjj *>iot-horses1 8 #ab1jjj w>-horses 7#a ,k4 iv4 #bf71 & 8 swift mules2 k+s & pr9ces ( subject-prov9ces br\ght 9 _! tribute at a fix$ rate ye> by ye> 7#a ,k4 x4 #be72 & :5 ! que5 ( ,%eba came ) h] great tra9 f di/ant ,yem5 9 ,arabia to prove ! k+ ) h>d que/ions1 & beheld 8 palace1 & ! meat ( 8 table1 & ! sitt+ ( 8 s]vants1 & ! att5dance ( 8 m9i/]s1 & _! app>el1 & 8 cup-be>]s1 & ! asc5t f 8 own palace to ! ,temple#ccf1 !re 0 no _s left 9 h]1 & %e confess$ t ! half ( 8 fame & magnific5ce _h n be5 told h] 7#a ,k4 x4 #a-i74 ,be=e long1 h[ev]1 cl\ds began to ga!r port5d+ ! com+ /orm4 ,once at ,gibeon1 on ! occasion ( 8 accession1 aga9 aft] ! d$ication ( ! ,temple 7#a ,k4 iii4 #e2 ix4 #b71 ! ,"l _h appe>$ to ,solomon1 & on condition t he cont9u$ to walk 9 ! ways ( 8 fa!r1 _h promis$ to cr[n him ) prosp]ity1 & e/abli% 8 dyna/y1 b at ! same "t _h w>n$ him t any apo/asy w\ld br+ d[n sev]e puni%m5t4 ,b promise & w>n+ _h be5 alike =gott51 & :5 ! ,"l appe>$ = ! ?ird "t1 x 0 to ann\nce t ! k+dom %\ld be r5t f him 7#a ,k4 xi4 #i-ac74 i4 ,! qu>t]1 :5ce dang] fir/ ?reat5$1 0 on ! s\?1 9 ! l& ( ,edom4 ,:5 ,joab invad$ t c\ntry dur+ ! late reign1 & = six mon?s direct$ an indiscrim9ate massacre ( ! male population1 ,,hadad1 :o 0 ( ! blood royal1 & at t "t a little *ild1 0 c>ri$ (f into ,egypt1 :]e he 0 hospitably receiv$ by ! reign+ ,ph>aoh1 & rapidly ris+ 9 ! royal e/eem1 obta9$ ! h& ( ,tahp5es1 ! si/] ( ! ,egyptian que54 ,on ! dea? ( ,david & ( ,joab1 he return$ f ,egypt1 & ?ir/+ to break (f ! h>d yoke ( ,jacob f ! neck ( ,esau1 organiz$ a revolt 9 8 native l&1 & began to ?reat5 ,solomon's communication ) ! ,elanitic ,gulf 7#a ,k4 xi4 #ae-bb74 ii4 ,a second adv]s>y appe>$ 9 ! nor?-ea/]n prov9ces ( ! empire4 ,,rez91 ! ,syrian1 ! son ( ,eliadah1 fly+ f ! defeat :i* 8 feudal "l ,hadadez]1 k+ ( ,zobah1 _h su/a9$ at ! h&s ( ,david1 put himself at ! head ( a b& ( adv5tur]s & seiz$ ,damascus4 ,"h he set up a petty k+dom1 & became an adv]s>y to ,israel all ! days ( ,solomon1 & an imp$im5t to ! k+'s comm]ce ) ,tadmor & ! ,euphrates 7#a ,k4 xi4 #bc-be74 iii4 ,b a f> m =midable adv]s>y appe>$ ne>] home4 ,:5 ,solomon 0 con/ruct+ ! =tifications ( ,millo "u ! citadel ( ,zion1 he obs]v$ ! indu/ry & activity ( ,,j]oboam1 already kn[n z a man ( val\r1 ! son ( an ,ephraimite1 nam$ ,nebat4 ,p]ceiv+ 8 wor?1 ! k+ n only employ$ him on ! works1 b elevat$ him to ! rank ( collector ( ! taxes f 8 native tribe4 ,on "o occasion z he 0 go+ out ( ,j]usalem1 ,j]oboam enc\nt]$ ! prophet ,ahijah ( ! anci5t sanctu>y ( ,%iloh1 & accompani$ him to a neighb\r+ field4 ,:5 !y 7 alone1 ! prophet r5t ! new out] robe 9 :i* he 0 attir$ into twelve pieces1 & gave t5 ( !m to ,j]oboam1 assur+ him at ! same "t t he %\ld reign ov] t5 ( ! tribes1 & t if he prov$ fai?ful to ,8 laws ,god w\ld e/abli% 8 dyna/y z he _h done t ( ,david 7#a ,k4 xi4 #bf-ci74 ,news ( ?is my/]i\s intimation 9 "s way rea*$ ! e>s ( ,solomon1 & he s\ght to put ,j]oboam to dea?1 b ! latt] fl$ = refuge to ! c\rt ( ,%i%ak 7,%e%onk ,i471 a p[]ful mon>*1 :o 0 b5t on re/or+ ,egypt to its =m] greatness4 ,"h he rema9$ dur+ ! re/ ( ,solomon's reign4 ,dep>t+ f 8 e>li] policy ! k+ _h laid ! burd5 ( compulsory lab\r n only on ! remnant ( ! ,canaanites1 b on ! ,israelites !mselves 7#a ,k4 v4 #ac1 #ad74 ,?is increas$ ! old jeal\sy ( ! great h\se ( ,joseph1 & a man l ,j]oboam 0 c]ta9 at any "t to rally r\nd him all ! national discont5t & ill-feel+ aga9/ ! once prosp]\s mon>*4 ,:ile ! signs ( com+ dang] 7 ?us becom+ m & m evid5t1 ,solomon's reign ( #dj ye>s came to a close1 ,b4,c4 #ige4 ,! hopes he might h inspir$ :5 fir/ elevat$ to ! ?rone _h n be5 fulfill$4 ,he _h1 inde$1 built ! promis$ ,temple2 he _h adorn$ ,j]usalem ) sumptu\s palaces2 8 wisdom & le>n+ _h attract$ ! notice & r\s$ ! envy ( di/ant mon>*s2 b he _h n be5 m9dful1 save = a %ort "t1 :ile ! example ( ,david & ! in/ructions ( 8 preceptor ,na?an 7 fre% 9 8 memory1 ( ! vocation to :i* he _h be5 call$4 ,8 k+dom exhibit$ "s ( ! wor/ faults ( o!r ,ori5tal mon>*ies4 ,he _h violat$ ea* & all ( ! fundam5tal pr9ciples ( ! k+dom z laid d[n by ! great ,lawgiv] ( 8 nation4 ,he _h enc\rag$ ! wor/ =ms ( idolatry1 _h multipli$ wives1 _h amass$ enorm\s weal?1 _h laid heavy burd5s on ! p1 & sat$ ) pomp & spl5d\r & selfi% luxuries1 he _h confess$ ! vanity ( 8 life 7,eccles4 i4 #ab-ah74 ,! k+dom :i* ,abraham _h se5 9 vision /ret*+ f ! riv] ( ,egypt to ! gates ( ,damascus _h1 inde$1 be5 realiz$1 b its unity 0 n de/9$ to survive ! reign ( ! son ( ,david#ccg4 ,,book ,x4 ,,k+doms ,,( ,,judah ,,& ,,israel4 ,,"p ,i4 ,p]iod ( mutual ho/ility4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,! ,,revolt ,,( ,,! ,,t5 ,,tribes4 #a ,,k+s ,,xii4 #b ,,*ron4 ,x4 ,b4,c4 #ige4 ,,rehoboam1 ! successor ( ,solomon1 0 #da ye>s ( age :5 he came to ! ?rone4 ,?\gh 8 title does n seem to h be5 disput$ at ,j]usalem1 he deem$ x "r to obta9 a m g5]al & public recognition1 & probably z a concession to ! p[]ful h\se ( ,joseph1 conv5$ a solemn assembly ( ! tribes at ,%e*em1 its anci5t b ru9$#cch capital4 ,on 8 arrival !re he enc\nt]$ ,,j]oboam1 :o _h be5 summon$ f 8 retreat 9 ,egypt1 & n[ boldly appe>$ at ! head ( a deputation f all ! tribes reque/+ a remission ( ! taxes & o!r heavy burd5s1 :i* _h be5 laid ^u ! nation dur+ ! late reign4 ,?us directly appeal$ to1 ,rehoboam reque/$ a space ( ?ree days = delib]ation1 & dur+ ?is p]iod fir/ consult$ ! old advis]s ( 8 fa!r4 ,!y unanim\sly sugge/$ t he %\ld acc$e to ! nation's reque/1 & light5 its burd54 ,b besides ^! exp]i5c$ c\nsellors !re 7 "y m5 ( rank1 :o _h be5 ! k+'s companions1 & 7 n[ ab\t 8 c\rt4 ,!y c\ld ill brook any l9e ( policy t seem$ likely to l[] ! p[] ( _! patron1 & advis$ him to take up ! matt] ) a high h&1 & by a firm d5ial ( ! nation's reque/ put d[n once & = all any simil> dem&4 ,9 an evil h\r ,rehoboam li/5$ to _! c\nsel1 & at ! end ( ! ?ree days1 :5 ! envoys1 aga9 head$ by ,j]oboam1 7 summon$ into 8 pres5ce1 ann\nc$ to !m 8 f9al resolve4 ,my fa!r made y\r yoke heavy1 said he 9 ! true _s ( an ,ori5tal despot1 & ,i w add to y\r yoke2 my fa!r *a/is$ y ) :ips1 b ,i w *a/ise y ) scorpions 7#a ,k4 xii4 #a-ae74 ,?is s5seless reply 0 no soon] made kn[n to ! tribes ?an x r\s$ a g5]al _s ( rebellion4 ,:at portion h we 9 ,david8 exclaim$ ! great tribe ( ,ephraim1 & :at inh]itance 9 ! son ( ,jesse8 ,to y\r t5ts1 ,o ,israel2 n[ see to ?9e own h\se1 ,david 7comp4 #b ,sam4 xx4 #a74 ,! assembly broke up 9 confusion1 & ea* man return$ to 8 home4 ,b ,rehoboam did n yet disc]n ! full =ce ( ! ris+ /orm4 ,he 0 unwise en\gh to s5d ,adoram1 :o _h be5 *ief receiv] ( ! tribute dur+ ! reigns ( 8 fa!r & gr&fa!r 7#b ,sam4 xx4 #bd2 #a ,k4 v4 #ad71 to levy ! usual dues4 ,b ! fate ( 8 envoy prov$ ! /r5g? ( ! popul> feel+4 ,all ,israel /on$ him ) /ones1 t he di$1 & ! k+ himself 0 oblig$ to fly 9 ha/e to ,j]usalem4 ,8 fir/ impulse on 8 return 0 to puni% ! rebelli\s tribes1 & = ?is purpose he ga!r$ toge!r an army ( #ahj1jjj m54 ,b 8 prep>ations = a civil w> 7 =bidd5 by ,%emaiah1 a man ( ,god1 :o decl>$ x to be ! w ( ,jehovah t all ho/ilities %\ld be laid aside1 = ! r5d+ ( ! k+dom 0 f ,him 7#a ,k4 xii4 #ah-bd74 ,!reupon ! project$ w> 0 giv5 up1 & ! rebellion 0 complete#cci4 ,accord+ to ! new division ( ! l&1 7i7 ,! k+dom ( ,judah includ$ t tribe itself1 toge!r ) ,b5jam91 :i* transf]r$ to x its allegiance probably because ,j]usalem 0 )9 its bord]s1 &1 at lea/ ev5tually1 a "p if n all ( ! t]ritory ( ,simeon & ( ,dan4 ,= ! pres5t ,edom appe>s to h rema9$ its fai?ful vassal1 & gu>d$ ! c>avan trade ) ,ophir1 :ile ,phili/ia cont9u$1 = ! mo/ "p1 quiet4 7ii7 ,! k+dom ( ,israel1 on ! o!r h&1 includ$ t ( ! rema9+ eight tribes1 i4e4 ,ephraim1 & half ,manasseh1 ,issa*>1 ,zebulun1 ,a%]1 & ,naphtali1 z well z ! coa/ l9e betwe5 ,ac*o & ,joppa1 on ! we/ ( ! ,jordan2 ,reub51 ,gad1 & ! rema9+ half tribe ( ,manasseh on ! ea/ ( t riv]4 ,its vassal /ates 7 ,moab 7#b ,k4 iii4 #d71 & s mu* ( ,syria z _h rema9$ subject to ,solomon 7#a ,k4 xi4 #bd7cdc4 ,! fir/ act ( ,j]oboam1 on be+ decl>$ rul] ( ! ,t5 ,tribes1 0 to give a capital to 8 k+dom4 ,= ?is purpose he rebuilt & =tifi$ ,%e*em4 ,8 next /ep 0 to secure 8 dom9ions aga9/ 8 p[]ful nor!rn neighb\r1 ,syria4 ,he1 !re=e1 =tifi$ ,p5uel#cdd beyond ! ,jordan1 :i* comm&$ ! =ds ( ,succo?1 & 0 on ! great c>avan road lead+ ov] ,gilead to ,damascus4 ,b x requir$ little reflection to conv9ce him1 t s long z ! ye>ly pilgrimages summon$ _! ?\s&s & t5s ( ?\s&s to ,j]usalem1 8 au?ority 0 b nom9al4 ,! ,levitical class w\ld con/antly require to g up to ! ,city ( ,david 9 ! ord] ( _! c\rses#cde1 & ! majority ( !m began to leave 8 k+dom = t ( ,judah4 ,)\t a ,temple1 )\t ! ,ark1 )\t a ,prie/hood1 he felt he c\ld n ma9ta9 8 p[]4 ,)9 ! b\nd>ies1 h[ev]1 ( 8 realm 7 two sanctu>ies1 ,be!l 9 ! s\?1 & ,dan 9 ! nor?4 ,^!1 aft] "s delib]ation 7#a ,k4 xii4 #bh71 he resolv$ to elevate into seats = national wor%ip1 :i* he hop$ might rival ! ,temple at ,j]usalem4 ,in/ead1 h[ev]1 ( erect+ alt>s !re 9 hon\r ( ,jehovah1 he made two calves ( gold1 figures probably ( ,apis or ,mnevis1 ^: wor%ip he _h (t5 witness$ dur+ 8 resid5ce 9 ,egypt1 & set !m up at ei!r sanctu>y1 ) ! address1 ,behold ?y gods1 ,o ,israel1 :i* br\ght !e out ( ! l& ( ,egypt 7#a ,k4 xii4 #bh74 ,moreov]1 at bo? places he e/abli%$ a new ord] ( prie/s1 n tak5 f ! sons ( ,levi1 b f ! l[e/ ( ! p1 & !re=e absolutely dep5d5t on himself1 & into ?is ord] any "o c\ld obta9 admission on sacrific+ a "y bullock & sev5 rams 7#b ,*r4 xiii4 #i74 ,hav+ tak5 ^! measures1 on ! #ae? day ( ! eigh? mon?#cdf he proclaim$ a solemn ,fe/ival ( ,d$ication1 & w5t up to ,be!l1 to (f] inc5se 9 p]son on ! alt>4 ,b at ?is critical mom5t1 z he 0 /&+ !re1 a man ( ,god f ,judah appe>$1 :o boldly confront$ ! k+1 d5\nc$ ! idolatr\s s]vice1 & =etold ! desecration ( ! alt> by a future k+ ( ! h\se ( ,judah1 ,,josiah by "n1 :o w\ld (f] ^u x ! prie/s ( ! high-places1 & burn m5's bones ^u x 7,see #b ,k4 xxiii4 #ae74 ,enrag$ at ?is out-spok5 defiance1 ,j]oboam /ret*$ =? 8 h&1 & bade ! by/&]s seize ! bold /rang]4 ,b at ! mom5t 8 h& became sudd5ly p>alys$1 & at ! same "t ! alt> 0 r5t asund]1 & ! a%es ( ! victims 7 p\r$ out4 ,n[ ?or\ghly al>m$1 ! k+ implor$ ! prophet to int]c$e ) ! ,"l = him1 t ! heavy judgm5t he _h incurr$ might be remov$4 ,! o!r compli$1 & ! k+'s h& 0 re/or$4 ,grateful = ?is signal fav\r1 ,j]oboam w\ld n[ h hospitably ent]ta9$ ! man ( ,god4 ,b ! latt] _h be5 s5t on a special err&1 & 8 comm&s _h be5 precise1 & p]emptory1 nei!r to eat bread1 nor dr9k wat] 9 a place s op5ly pr(an$ ) idolatry1 nor ev5 to return !nce by ! same road t he _h come4 ,accord+ly he decl9$ ! royal invitation1 & w5t 8 way 7#a ,k4 xiii4 #aj74 ,on ! road1 h[ev]1 z he l+]$ "u an oak1 he 0 ov]tak5 by an old prophet ( ,be!l1 :o _h he>d f 8 sons ( ! day's occurr5ces at ! fe/ival4 ,8 own guilty sil5ce _h wellnigh made him a p>tak] 9 ! s9s ( ! k+1 & ! bold be>+ ( ! /rang] rem9d$ him ( :at he himself %\ld h done4 ,ei!r1 !re=e1 f a wi% to w9 respect = himself once m by int]c\rse ) su* an accr$it$ mess5g] ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 or ) ! full int5tion ( deceiv+ him1 & s br++ discr$it on 8 words1 he hurri$ aft] him1 & n[ ann\nc$ himself z ! be>] ( a di/9ct ,div9e comm& t he %\ld return to ,be!l4 ,ov]come by ?is solemn decl>ation1 ! o!r accompani$ him to ! t[n4 ,b z !y 7 seat$ at ! meal1 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l came ^u ! guilty ho/1 & ! ,deceiv] 0 con/ra9$ to pron\nce ! doom ( ! ,deceiv$4 ,! man ( ,god _h be5 fai?less to ! t]ms ( 8 commission1 & a c]ta9 dea? await$ him1 nor %\ld 8 body ev] come into ! sepul*re ( 8 fa!rs4 ,) 8 doom ^u him he w5t 8 way1 & a lion met & slew him 7#a ,k4 xiii4 #bd74 ,b ?\gh dead1 he 0 yet to speak1 & te/ify to ! solemnity ( ! mission on :i* he _h be5 s5t4 ,:5 he 0 f\nd ly+ dead on ! road1 ! lion also 0 /&+ !re1 z well z ! ass on :i* he _h ridd52 ! bea/ ( prey _h n eat5 ! corpse1 nor torn ! ass4 ,?us ! my/]i\s circum/ances ( ! prophet's dea? confirm$ t sign ( 8 au?ority1 :i* he _h weak5$ dur+ 8 life2 & ! old prophet ( ,be!l1 by lay+ him 9 8 own sepul*re ) all hon\r1 & *>g+ 8 sons aft] 8 dea? to bury him beside ! victim ( 8 own deceit1 pres]v$ 9 ,j]oboam's new religi\s capital a sil5t witness aga9/ ! idolatries !re practis$ 7#a ,k4 xiii4 #cj-cb74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,rehoboam ,,& ,,abijah1 ,,j]oboam ,,& ,,nadab4 #a ,,k+s ,,xiii4-,,xv4 #b ,,*r4 ,,xi4-,,xiii4 ,b4,c4 #ige-iee4 ,,?is w>n+1 h[ev]1 ?\gh confirm$ by signs & wond]s1 _h little or no effect on ,j]oboam himself4 ,he p]si/$ 9 8 evil c\rses1 & 8 dyna/y 0 de/9$ to pass away1 a fact be=e long reveal$ to him "u v m\rnful circum/ances4 ,8 son ,,abijah fell sick4 ,9 8 anxiety to "k ! fate ( ! hope ( 8 k+dom1 ,j]oboam bade 8 wife disguise h]self1 & repair to ,%iloh1 & !re consult ! n[ bl9d & ag$ prophet1 :o _h =etold 8 own elevation to ! ?rone4 ,?\gh %e 0 effectually disguis$1 & pres5t$ only ! gift ( an ord9>y p]son1 a few loaves1 "s cakes1 & a cruse ( honey1 ! prophet detect$ 8 visitor z soon z he he>d ! s\nd ( h] feet at ! door1 & confirm$ h] wor/ fe>s4 ,9 words ( utmo/ /]nness he d5\nc$ h] husb&'s idolatries1 & di/9ctly told h] t h] son w\ld die4 ,he1 inde$1 z "o 9 :om 0 f\nd "s good ?+ t[>ds ! ,"l ,god ( ,israel1 w\ld desc5d into ! grave m\rn$ & lam5t$ by ! :ole p4 ,b no o!r ( 8 family w\ld ?us receive an hon\rable fun]al1 & 8 dea? w\ld be b ! prelude ( ! de/ruction ( 8 fa!r's dyna/y4 ,) a heavy he>t ! "m return$1 & z %e ent]$ ! t[n ( ,tirzah1 ,abijah sick5$1 & ! bl9d prophet's words came true 7#a ,k4 xiv4 #a-ah74 ,mean:ile1 ! relations betwe5 ! rival k+doms _h be5 m>k$ by cont9u$ ho/ility 7#a ,k4 xiv4 #cj2 #b ,*r4 xii4 #ae74 ,! fir/ /ep tak5 by ,rehoboam1 :5 ! disruption ( ! k+dom 0 complete1 0 to =tify #ae cities 9 ! neighb\rhood ( 8 capital1 & 9 ! s\!rn & s\?-we/]n portions ( ,judah 7#b ,*r4 xi4 #e-ab74 ,all ^! he /or$ ) provisions & arms1 & plac$ ov] !m comm&ants4 ,dur+ ! fir/ ?ree ye>s ( 8 reign he walk$ 9 ! ways ( ! ,"l1 & 0 /r5g!n$ 9 uphold+ ! pr9ciples ( true religion by num]\s bodies ( prie/s & ,levites1 :o flock$ into ! t]ritory ( ,judah f t ( ,j]oboam1 z also by _m ( ! tribes ( ,israel1 :o /ill rema9$ fai?ful to ! ,"l ,god ( _! fa!rs 7#b ,*r4 xi4 #ac-ag74 ,b soon1 l ,solomon be=e him1 he too 0 f\nd want+4 ,surr\nd+ himself ) a num]\s h>em1 he took #ah wives & #fj concub9es1 by :om he became ! fa!r ( num]\s sons & daught]s4 ,res]v+ ! ?rone = ,abijah1 ! son ( ,maa*ah daught] ( ,absalom1 he disp]s$ ! re/ ( ! royal pr9ces among 8 =tifi$ cities1 & 9 ! spl5d\r ( 8 c\rt & ! security ( 8 n[ e/abli%$ ?rone1 =gat ! law ( ! ,"l 7#b ,*r4 xii4 #a71 & set an evil example to 8 subjects1 :o spe$ily began to build high places1 & set up images & groves on e high hill1 & "u e gre5 tree 7#a ,k4 xiv4 #bb-bd74 ,five ye>s1 h[ev]1 aft] 8 accession1 8 peace 0 rudely di/urb$4 ,%i%ak ! ,egyptian k+1 in/igat$ probably by ,j]oboam1 :om z we h already se51 he _h befri5d$ 9 exile1 advanc$ aga9/ ,judah ) #abjj *>iots1 #fj1jjj cavalry1 & an enorm\s ho/ ( ,libyans1 ,nubians1 & ,e?iopians4 ,hav+ made himself ma/] ( ,rehoboam's f5c$ cities1 he p5etrat$ z f> z 8 capital1 & =c$ him to pur*ase an ignom9i\s peace by deliv]+ up ! treasure ( ! royal palace & ! ,temple1 ev5 to ! %ields ( gold1 :i* ,solomon _h made = ! purpose ( be+ borne be=e him :5ev] he visit$ ! ,temple 9 /ate#cdg 7#a ,k4 x4 #af1 #ag74 ,m ?an ?is ! ,egyptian mon>* did n attempt1 z ,%emaiah ! prophet _h promis$ w\ld be ! case1 if ! k+ & 8 p display$ signs ( real contrition = _! idolatries4 ,aft] ?is deep humiliation1 ! moral condition ( ,judah seems to h improv$1 & ! re/ ( ,rehoboam's reign is n m>k$ by any rem>kable ev5t4 ,he di$1 ,b4,c4 #ieg1 at ! age ( #eh1 aft] a reign ( #ag ye>s1 & 0 succe$$ by 8 son ,,abijah4 ,! new k+ cont9u$ ! w> ) ,j]oboam1 & made a det]m9$ ef=t to recov] ! t5 tribes4 ,at ,m\nt ,zem>aim1 9 ! range ( ,ephraim1 he confront$ ) #djj1jjj troops twice t numb] ( ! enemy2 & previ\sly to ! battle endeav\r$ by a solemn address to w9 ov] ! subjects ( 8 rival to _! =m] allegiance4 ,he rem9d$ !m ( ! ,div9e election ( ,david to ! ?rone ( ! entire nation1 & ! emphatic mann] 9 :i* ! mon>*y _h be5 cov5ant$ to him2 he rec\nt$ ! circum/ances "u :i* ,j]oboam _h usurp$ ! regal p[]1 & contra/$ ! idolatr\s wor%ip he _h e/abli%$ ) ! "t-hon\r$ ritual ( ! ,temple1 & its div9ely-orda9$ prie/s4 ,:ile he ?us s\ght to awak5 ! loyalty ( ! tribes1 8 rival _h po/$ an ambuscade beh9d ! m5 ( ,judah1 :o f\nd !mselves entrapp$4 ,b1 no?+ daunt$1 !y cri$ unto ! ,"l1 &1 :ile ! prie/s s\nd$ ) ! silv] trumpets1 rais$ a %\t1 & fell ^u ! foe4 ,! =ces ( ,j]oboam 7 utt]ly r\t$1 & ,abijah succe$$ 9 captur+ ! t[ns ( ,be!l1 ,je%anah1 & ,ephraim ) ! surr\nd+ villages4 ,f ?is signal defeat ! k+ ( ,israel nev] recov]$ /r5g? aga9 7#b ,*4 xiii4 #bj71 & soon aft] di$1 bequea?+ 8 ?rone to 8 son ,,nadab1 :ile 8 rival ,abijah1 aft] a brief reign ( ?ree ye>s1 also di$1 & 0 succe$$ by 8 son ,,asa1 ,b4,c4 #ied4 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,asa ,,& ,,baa%a1 ,,elah1 ,,zimri1 ,,omri4 #a ,,k+s ,,xv4 ,,xvi4 #b ,,*r4 ,,xiv4-,,xvi4 ,b4,c4 #iee-iah4 ,,! reign ( ,,nadab 0 v brief1 la/+ only two ye>s4 ,z he 0 besieg+ ,gibbe?on1 a t[n allott$ to ,dan 7,jo%4 xix4 #dd71 & aft]w>ds giv5 to ! ,koha?ite ,levites 7,jo%4 xxi4 #bc71 b :i* 0 n[ 9 ! h&s ( ! ,phili/9es1 ,,baa%a1 ! son ( ,abijah1 ( ! h\se ( ,issa*>1 conspir$ aga9/ him1 &1 usurp+ ! ?rone1 smote all ! h\se ( ,j]oboam till he left none t brea!d1 ?us fulfill+ ! words ( ,ahijah1 & de/roy+ ! fir/ ,israeliti% dyna/y1 ,b4,c4 #iec4 ,betwe5 ! new k+ & ,asa con/ant ho/ilities 7 ma9ta9$4 ,! latt]1 m9dful ( ! conditions on :i* he held ! k+dom1 no soon] asc5d$ ! ?rone1 ?an he comm5c$ a g5]al religi\s re=m ?r\gh\t 8 dom9ions4 ,he remov$ ! idols 8 fa!r _h set up1 ! high places1 ! images1 & ! groves2 nor did he sp>e ! idolatr\s ritual ev5 ( 8 gr&mo!r ,maa*ah1 :o held ! special dignity ( que5-"m2 he remov$ ! symbol ( h] religion1 & flung ! a%es into ! brook ,kidron4 ,hav+ ?us re/or$ ! wor%ip ( ,jehovah to some?+ ( its =m] purity1 he /r5g!n$ 8 k+dom by =tify+ ! fronti] t[ns1 & rais$ & equipp$ a l>ge army4 ,he 0 ?us 9 a condition to confront ! enorm\s ho/ ) :i* 8 realm 0 invad$ by ,z]ah1 ! ,e?iopian1 probably ,osorkon ,,ii4#cdh1 ! successor ( ,%i%ak1 & ! inh]itor ( 8 qu>rel ) ,rehoboam4 ,! ,egyptian ho/ p5etrat$ z f> z ,m>e%ah 9 ! l[ c\ntry ( ,judah1 :]e !y 7 confront$ by ,asa1 ^: confid5ce 9 8 ,god 0 rew>d$ by a complete victory1 & ! ,egyptian ho/ fell back r\t$ z f> z ,g]>1 leav+ imm5se spoils 9 ! h&s ( ! m5 ( ,judah 7#b ,*r4 xiv4 #i-ae74 ,aft] ?is signal success1 enc\rag$ by ! assurances ( ! prophet ,az>iah1 ,asa resolv$ to cont9ue 8 religi\s re=ms1 & on 8 arrival at ,j]usalem convok$ an assembly ( ! tribes ( ,judah & ,b5jam91 z well z ( ! /rang]s soj\rn+ among/ !m f ,ephraim1 ,manasseh1 & ,simeon1 & 9 ! #crd mon? ( ! #ae? ye> ( 8 reign1 r5ew$ ) solemn sacrifices a national ,cov5ant4 ,) a l\d voice1 & ) %\t+1 & ) trumpets1 & ) cornets1 ! assembly swore fealty to _! ,god & k+1 & v[$ to put to dea? all :o prov$ unfai?ful to ,jehovah 7#b ,*r4 xv4 #a-ae74 ,! peace :i* 8 k+dom n[ enjoy$ 0 soon di/urb$ by ! ho/ility ( ,baa%a1 :o m>*$ aga9/ ,asa1 & hav+ recov]$ ! t]ritory :i* he _h lo/1 =tifi$ ,ramah1 ab\t #f miles nor? ( ,j]usalem1 n only to annoy 8 enemy1 & /op ! tide ( emigration f 8 own k+dom into t ( ,judah1 b also to cut (f ,asa's communications ) ! c5tral portion ( ,israel4 ,on ?is t mon>* resolv$ to pur*ase ! aid ( ! k+ ( ,syria1 ,b5hadad ,i4#cdi1 & p]suade him to break (f 8 alliance ) 8 rival4 ,s5d+1 !re=e1 all ! silv] & gold left 9 ! treasuries ( ! ,temple to ! ,syrian mon>*1 he succe$$ 9 induc+ him to fl+ an army into nor!rn ,pale/9e1 :i* smote ,ijon1 ,dan1 ,abel-be?-,maa*ah1 ,c9n]o?1 & all ! l& ( ,naphtali4 ,?is =c$ ,baa%a to )draw 8 =ces1 & retire to ,tirzah2 :]eupon ,asa summon$ all ,judah1 & hav+ de/roy$ ! works at ,ramah1 us$ ! /ones & timb] to =tify two t[]s1 ,geba & ,mizpeh1 z *ecks to any simil> attempts 9 future4 ,?is is ! fir/ in/ance ( a ,hebrew k+ c\rt+ an alliance ) a hea!n p[] 9 a great crisis ( ! national =tunes1 & x did n pass unnotic$ by ! prophetical ord]4 ,hanani ! se] d5\nc$ su* fai?less lean+ on an arm ( fle%1 & =etold t f h5ce=? he %\ld h w>s4 ,! outspok5 rebuke r\s$ ! ang] ( ,asa4 ,he flung ! bold prophet into prison1 & oppress$ "s ( ! p1 :o probably sympa?is$ 9 8 d5unciations4 ,9 o!r respects he _h rul$ 8 k+dom ) en]gy1 loyalty1 & piety1 & aft] a sev]e attack ( g\t1 di$ 9 ! #da/ ye> ( 8 reign1 & 0 committ$ to ! tomb amid/ g5]al sorr[1 bequea?+ 8 ?rone to 8 son ,,jeho%aphat 7#b ,*r4 xvi4 #g-ad71 ,b4,c4 #iad4 ,mean:ile !re _h be5 great vicissitudes 9 ! k+dom ( ,israel4 ,aft] de/roy+ ! :ole h\se ( ,j]oboam1 ,baa%a made ! beautiful city ( ,tirzah#cej 8 capital1 & 9 spite ( ! w>n+s ( ! prophet ,jehu ! son ( ,hanani 7#a ,k4 xvi4 #a-g71 p]si/$ 9 walk+ 9 ! ways ( ,j]oboam1 :]e) he made ,israel to s94 ,8 reign ( #bd ye>s 0 *iefly di/+ui%$ by 8 p]si/5t ho/ility to 8 rival ,asa1 :i* co/ him1 z we h se51 sev]al cities 9 ! nor!rn "p ( 8 dom9ions1 9 consequ5ce ( ,asa's alliance ) ,b5hadad4 ,he 0 succe$$ 9 ! ye> ,b4,c4 #icj by 8 son ,,elah2 :o _h b>ely reign$ = ! brief space ( a ye>1 :5 on ! occasion ( a riot\s fea/ 9 ! h\se ( 8 /ew>d at ,tirzah1 he 0 assass9at$ by ,,zimri1 ! capta9 ( half 8 *>iots1 ,b4,c4 #ibi4 ,! usurp] signaliz$ 8 accession by ru?lessly murd]+ e memb] ( ! family ( ,baa%a1 b _h b>ely occupi$ ! ?rone = sev5 days1 :5 ,,omri1 capta9 ( ! army !n besieg+ ,gibbe?on1 attack$ him at ,tirzah4 ,despair+ ( aid ,zimri anticipat$ ! wi%es ( 8 rival by fir+ ! palace ov] 8 head1 & p]i%$ 9 ! flames4 ,b ! claims ( ! usurp] to 8 blood-/a9$ ?rone 7 n univ]sally ackn[l$g$4 ,half ! p sid$ ) him1 & half ) ano!r aspirant1 ,,tibni ! son ( ,g9a? 7#a ,k4 xvi4 #ba74 ,= #e ye>s ! latt] reign$ z rival k+1 & ! l& 0 desolat$ ) civil discord4 ,at l5g? ! faction ( ,,omri prevail$1 & ,tibni dy+1 he became sole k+ ( ,israel1 & f\nd] ( its ?ird dyna/y4 ,= #f ye>s he made ,tirzah1 ?\gh n[ 9 ru9s1 8 capital1 & !n 9 spite ( its prov]bial beauty 7,cant4 vi4 #d7 det]m9$ to remove 8 resid5ce else:]e4 ,ab\t #f miles nor?-we/ ( ,%e*em 0 8an oval-%ap$ isolat$ hill1 ris+ by successive t]races #fjj feet above ! surr\nd+ plateau1 & comb9+ 9 union n else:]e f\nd 9 ,pale/9e1 /r5g?1 beauty1 & f]tility40 ,?is hill ,omri pur*as$ ( ,%em]1 its own]1 = two tal5ts ( silv]1 & on its 8long flat top0 built a city1 :i* in/ead ( nam+ aft] himself1 he call$ aft] ! "n ( its own] ,%omrn1 8! city ( ,%em]10 aft]w>ds corrupt$ into ! ,*aldee ,%emr91 & !nce into ! ,greek ,sam>ia#cea4 ,9 8 new capital ,omri reign$ #f ye>s m4 ,a vigor\s & unscrupul\s rul]1 he did evil 9 ! eyes ( ! ,"l m ?an all 8 pr$ecessors on ! ?rone4 ,he n only c\rt$ an alliance ) ,b5hadad ,i4 & surr5d]$ to him "s bord] t[ns 7#a ,k4 xx4 #cd71 & admitt$ a resid5t ,syrian embassy#ceb into ,sam>ia1 b gave 8 son & successor ,,ahab 9 m>riage to ,,jezebel1 ! daught] ( ,e?baal1 k+ ( ,zidon 7#a ,k4 xvi4 #ca71 ?us introduc+ ! wor%ip ( ,baal z ! recognis$ religion ( 8 k+dom4 ,,k+doms ,,( ,,judah ,,& ,,israel4 ,,"p ,,ii4 ,p]iod ( mutual alliance1 & ho/ility to ,syria4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,reign ,,( ,,ahab4 ,,era ,,( ,,elijah4 #a ,,k+s ,,xvii4-,,xix4 #b ,,*r4 ,,xvii4 ,b4,c4 #iah-iae4 ,,! fir/ act ( ,,jeho%aphat1 :o succe$$ ,asa on ! ?rone ( ,judah1 0 to =tify & g>rison ! f5c$ cities 9 8 dom9ions1 z well z ! t[ns 9 ,ephraim1 :i* 8 fa!r _h captur$ 7#b ,*r4 xvii4 #b74 ,) mu* zeal = ! national fai? he next endeav\r$ to put d[n ! high places & groves1 & s5t a commission ( pr9ces1 prie/s1 & ,levites to trav]se ! v>i\s t[ns1 & in/ruct ! p out ( ! ,book ( ! ,law 7#b ,*r4 xvii4 #f-i74 ,8 pi\s zeal did n g unrew>d$4 ,! ,"l e/abli%$ ! k+dom 9 8 h&1 & gave him peace r\nd ab\t4 ,n only 8 own subjects1 b ev5 ! ,phili/9es & ,arabians br\ght him tribute 7#b ,*r4 xvii4 #e1 #aa71 :i* enabl$ him to build ca/les & /ore-cities 9 ,judah1 & ma9ta9 a l>ge /&+ army 7#b ,*r4 xvii4 #ab-ai74 ,mean:ile1 v diff]5t sc5es 7 enact$ 9 ! rival k+dom ( ,israel4 ,i?obalus or ,e?baal#cec1 ! fa!r ( ,ahab's que51 _h once be5 a prie/ ( ! ,phnician goddess ,a/>te1 & _h usurp$ ! ?rone ( 8 bro!r ,phalles#ced4 ,jezebel inh]it$ ! _s ( h] fa!r1 & quickly acquir$ ! mo/ unb\nd$ influ5ce ov] h] weak-m9d$ husb&1 s t he became a m]e puppet 9 h] h&s4 ,! fir/ effect ( h] influ5ce 0 ! e/abli%m5t ( ! wor%ip ( ,baal on ! mo/ ext5sive scale4 ,ne> ! palace at ,sam>ia rose a temple 9 hon\r ( ?is ,phnician deity1 & an oracul> grove1 :ile #dej ( ! prophets ( ,baal1 & #djj ( ,a/>te1 7 support$ at ! que5's table 7#a ,k4 xvi4 #ca1 #cb1 xviii4 #ai74 ,%e also resolv$ t a wor%ip1 n[ =mally legaliz$1 %\ld be =cibly impos$ on h] husb&'s subjects1 & s great 0 h] sev]ity t[>ds ! prophets ( ,jehovah1 t !y 7 con/ra9$ to conceal !mselves 9 caves1 & !re eke out a prec>i\s exi/5ce 7#a ,k4 xviii4 #ac74 ,:ile %e ?us p]secut$ ! s]vants ( ,jehovah1 h] yield+ husb& occupi$ himself *iefly ) indulg+ a ta/e = spl5did ar*itecture4 ,he erect$ sev]al cities1 & built an ivory palace2 & :ile ,sam>ia rema9$ 8 capital1 s\ght ano!r ,tirzah 9 ! beautiful city ( ,jezreel1 ! v "n ( :i*1 ! se$-plot ( ,god1 indicates ! f]tility ( ! neighb\rhood#cee4 ,9 ?is crisis ( ! ,israeliti% k+dom came =?1 sudd5 z ! lightn+1 al>m+ z ! ?und]1 "o ( ! mo/ rem>kable m5 t ,israel ev] produc$4 ,f ! wood$ upl&s across ! ,jordan1 8f ! c\ntry ( ! rude soldi]-judge ,jeph?ah#cef10 clad 9 ! au/]e g>b ( ! prophets1 consi/+ ( a girdle ( sk9 r\nd 8 lo9s1 & a %eep-sk9 8mantle10 8 8hair long & ?ick1 & hang+ d[n 8 back0 7#b ,k4 i4 #h71 appe>$ 9 ! palace ( ,ahab1 ,elijah ! ,ti%bite1 ( ! inhabitants ( ,gilead4 ,)\t a ^w ( comm5t or introduction1 he ann\nc$ 9 ! "n ( t ,god1 :om ! mon>* _h insult$1 a spe$y & awful judgm5t4 ,z ! ,"l ,god ( ,israel live?1 said he1 !re %all be nei!r dew nor ra9 ^! ye>s b accord+ to my ^w#ceg4 ,hav+ ?us boldly deliv]$ 8 message1 he fl$ = 8 life to ! brook or torr5t-b$ ( ! ,*]i?1 ei!r among/ 8 own native hills1 or on ! we/ ( ,jordan & ne>] to ,sam>ia4 ,"h he 0 = "s "t miracul\sly support$ by rav5s1 :i* br\ght him bread & fle% 9 ! morn+1 & bread & fle% 9 ! ev5+1 :ile he drank ( ! wat] ( ! brook 7#a ,k4 xvii4 #a-g74 ,aft] a :ile ! sl5d] /reamlet 0 dri$ up4 ,guid$ by ! ,div9e direction ! prophet n[ repair$ to ,z>epha? or ,s>epta 7,lk4 iv4 #be-bi71 a ,phnician village on ! sea-%ore betwe5 ,tyre & ,sidon1 & 9 ! v mid/ ( ,phnician hea!nism4 ,z he drew nigh ! place he met ! wid[1 ) :om he 0 to lodge1 ga!r+ /icks4 ,?\gh %e 0 s pov]ty-/rick51 t %e _h b a h&ful ( meal 9 a b>rel1 & a little oil 9 a cruse1 & ! /icks %e 0 ga!r+ 7 to make a la/ meal = h] *ild & h]self be=e !y di$1 he yet bade h] make a little cake = him fir/1 & assur$ h] t ! b>rel ( meal %\ld n wa/e1 nor ! cruse ( oil fail1 till ! ra9 return$4 ,/rong 9 fai?1 ! woman did z he bade h]1 & f\nd 8 words true4 ,= a full ye> 7#a ,k4 xvii4 #ae1 m>g97 %e & h] h\se did eat1 nor did _! supplies fail4 ,b be=e long a sore tr\ble visit$ h] home4 ,h] son sick5$1 & seem$ at ! po9t ( dea?4 ,9 ! agony ( h] grief %e imput$ ?is trial to ! pres5ce ( ! my/]i\s prophet4 ,b ,elijah took ! boy up to 8 *amb]1 & laid him on 8 own b$2 !n he /ret*$ himself ?ree times ^u him1 & cri$ mightily to ! ,"l t 8 life might be re/or$ to him4 ,8 pray] 0 he>d2 ! s\l ( ! *ild came into him aga91 & he reviv$1 & ! prophet re/or$ him to 8 "m1 :o 0 n[ conv9c$ t h] gue/ 0 a man ( ,god1 & t ! ^w ( ! ,"l 9 8 m\? 0 tru? 7#a ,k4 xvii4 #h-bd74 ,mean:ile1 ! k+dom ( ,israel 0 suff]+ ! mo/ griev\s extremities f ! prolong$ dr\ght4 ,! e>? lay crack$ & p>*$ & b>r54 ,%eep1 cattle1 horses1 p]i%$ f want ( wat]1 & f ! failure ( ! crops4 ,s great 0 ! de/itution1 t ,ahab left 8 luxuri\s palace at ,sam>ia1 & divid$ ) ,obadiah8 *ief dome/ic (fic]1 & :o1 at ! p]il ( 8 life1 rema9$ fai?ful 9 8 allegiance to ,jehovah! duty ( exam9+ e spr+ & 8nook ( ! mo/ %ad$ torr5t-b$0 to discov] any sign ( h]bage1 :]e) to save ! horses & mules alive1 t !y might n lose all ! bea/s4 ,:ile1 !n1 ,ahab w5t "o way by himself1 & ,obadiah w5t ano!r way by himself1 sudd5ly ! latt] disc]n$ ! prophet /&+ 9 ! mid/ ( ! pa?4 ,at ! ,div9e comm& ,elijah _h left 8 retreat at ,z>epha?1 & n[ bade ! m9i/] ( ,ahab ann\nce to 8 ma/] 8 own return4 ,at fir/ ,obadiah demurr$4 ,he fe>$ le/1 :ile he _h gone on ?is mission1 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l might summon ! prophet 9 "s o!r direction1 & ! k+ w\ld slay him 9 8 disappo9tm5t4 ,b ,elijah reassur$ him1 & he w5t & told ,ahab1 & ,ahab w5t to meet ! s]vant ( ,jehovah4 ,few b po9t$ 7 ! prophet's words1 :5 he 0 confront$ ) ! weak woman-gov]n$ k+4 ,aft] /]nly d5\nc+ 8 idolatries1 he comm&$ him to summon in/antly to ! top ( ,c>mel#ceh ! #dej prophets ( ,baal1 & ! #djj prophets ( ,a%t>o?4 ,aw$ by ! be>+ ( ! se]1 ! mon>* d>$ n disobey1 & ! prophets1 foll[$ by a l>ge conc\rse ( p1 repair$ to ! appo9t$ spot1 at ! extreme ea/]n po9t ( ! long ,c>mel range1 8comm&+ ! la/ view ( ! sea beh9d1 & ! fir/ view ( ! great pla9 9 front#cei40 ,x 0 ! crisis 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,t5 ,tribes4 ,on t day x 0 to be prov$1 once = all1 :o 0 supreme1 ,baal or ,jehovah4 ,) 8 "o att5dant ,elijah proce$$ to ! ,place ( ,controv]sy1 & propos$ to ! assembl$ multitudes a decisive te/4 ,let two bullocks be *os52 let "o ( !m be sla9 by ! prie/s ( ,baal1 & cut 9 pieces2 let ^! be laid ^u an alt>1 ) no fire "u2 let !m !n call ^u ! "n ( _! gods1 & ! ,god t answ]$ by fire let him be ,god4 ,! *all5ge 0 accept$4 ,! alt> 0 built2 ! victim sla92 ! pieces laid 9 ord]2 & ! prie/s ( ,baal comm5c$ _! incantations4 ,b !re 0 no voice1 nei!r any t answ]$4 ,morn+ pass$1 & noon came1 & /ill !re 0 no reply4 ,mean:ile ,elijah sugge/$ to !m t !y %\ld cry al\d1 =1 said he1 ) cutt+ irony1 he is a god2 ei!r he m$itate?1 or he is pursu+1 or p]adv5ture he sleepe?1 & mu/ be awak$4 ,/ung to ! quick1 ! prie/s r$\bl$ _! invocations4 ,!y cri$ al\d1 !y cut !mselves1 aft] _! mann]1 ) knives & lancets1 till ! blood gu%$ out ^u !m4 ,b pray]s1 cries1 lac]ations 7 ea* & all 9 va9 7#a ,k4 xviii4 #a-cj74 ,! h\r = ! ev5+-sacrifice n[ drew ne>1 & ,elijah bade ! p approa*1 & ) twelve /ones1 accord+ to ! numb] ( ! tribes ( ,jacob1 repair$ an anci5t alt> on ! m\nta9-top1 :i* ,jezebel probably _h caus$ to be ?r[n d[n4 ,r\nd ab\t x he next caus$ a tr5* to be dug1 & hav+ sla9 8 victim1 laid x ^u ! alt>4 ,!n once1 twice1 & yet aga9 he caus$ victim & alt> to be dr5*$ ) wat]#cfj1 till x fill$ ev5 ! tr5*4 ,?is done1 ! solit>y prophet p\r$ =? 8 :ole s\l to ! ,god ( ,abraham1 ( ,isaac1 & ( ,israel1 pray+ ,him t ,he w\ld t day prove t ,he 0 inde$ ! ,"l1 & t he himself _h done all ^! ?+s at ,8 ^w4 ,8 pray] 0 answ]$4 ,! ,fire ( ! ,"l desc5d$1 & consum$ ! burnt-sacrifice & ! wood1 & ! /ones & ! du/1 & lick$ up ev5 ! wat] t 0 9 ! tr5*4 ,! effect on ! p 0 pr(\nd4 ,fall+ on _! faces to ! e>?1 !y ) "o accord confess$1 ,jehovah1 ,he is ! ,god2 ,jehovah1 ,he is ! ,god 7#a ,k4 xviii4 #cj-ci74 ,x 0 ! mom5t = /ill m decisive measures4 ,elijah _h b[$ ! he>ts ( ! p z "o man4 ,take ! prophets ( ,baal1 he cri$1 let n "o ( !m escape2 & d[n ! /eep sides ( ! m\nta9 !y 7 br\ght to ! level pla9 bel[#cfa1 :]e fl[$ ! ,ki%on4 ,!re ^! tr\bl]s ( ! nation's peace 7 sla91 & ?is /]n act ( duty done1 ! prophet bade ! k+ accompany him up ! m\nta9 to jo9 9 a sacrificial fea/4 ,!n1 :ile ,ahab ate & drank1 he himself asc5d$ to a high] level1 & on ! b>e gr\nd1 ) 8 face betwe5 8 knees1 rema9$ wrapt 9 pray]1 hav+ bidd5 8 s]vant asc5d yet high]1 & look t[>ds ! blue wat]s ( ! ,m$it]ranean ,sea4 ,six times he came back to 8 ma/] ) ! ann\ncem5t t he c\ld see no?+4 ,b ! sev5? "t he return$1 say+1 ,behold1 !re arise? a little cl\d out ( ! sea1 l a man's h&4 ,x 0 ! long-desir$ sign1 8! fir/ t _h = days & mon?s pass$ across ! heav5s10 tell+ ( ! com+ ra94 ,in/antly ! prophet bade ! k+ desc5d ! m\nta91 prep>e 8 *>iot1 & make = 8 palace4 ,! k+ obey$1 & meantime ! little cl\d _h gr[n & ov]ca/ ! :ole ev5+ sky4 ,soon a w9d arose & %ook ! =e/s ( ,c>mel1 & ! welcome ra9 p\r$ d[n 9 torr5ts4 ,across ! b$ ( ! ,ki%on ,ahab urg$ 8 *>iot along ! road to ,jezreel1 :ile ,elijah1 gird+ up 8 lo9s & tight5+ 8 hairy mantle ab\t him1 ran be=e ! *>iot ( 8 sov]eign at lea/ #af miles to ! entrance ( ! city#cfb4 ,?us f> ! triumph ( ! ,prophet 0 complete4 ,b n[1 :5 victory seem$ to be 9 ! holl[ ( 8 h&1 at ! mo/ critical mom5t ( 8 life1 8 c\rage fail$ him4 ,jezebel1 in=m$ ( :at _h tak5 place on ,c>mel1 s5t a mess5g] ?reat5+ him ) c]ta9 dea?1 & ,elijah1 :o _h boldly defi$ multitudes on ,c>mel1 fl$ be=e ! face ( a woman1 9 a s\!rly direction t[>ds ,be]-%eba4 ,!re he left 8 att5dant1 & w5t alone a day's j\rney into ! wa/e un9habit$ c\ntry1 :i* bord]s on ! s\? ( ,pale/9e4 ,we>i$1 disappo9t$1 he reque/$ t he might die1 & fl++ himself "u a junip]-tree#cfc fell asleep4 ,pres5tly an angel awoke him1 & po9t+ to a cake bak$ on ! coals1 & a cruse ( wat]1 bade him refre% himself1 & 9 ! /r5g? ( t meat g /ill fur!r s\?w>d1 to ,horeb ! ,m\nt ( ,god4 ,arriv$ !re1 he rema9$ at lea/ "o night 9 "o ( ! cav]ns ( ! awful m\nta9-range1 & 9 ! morn+ he>d ! ^w ( ! ,"l enquir+1 ,:at doe/ ?\ "h1 ,elijah8 ,9 reply1 ! prophet urg$ 8 em95t s]vices = ! cause ( ,jehovah4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,israel _h =sak5 ! cov5ant1 ?r[n d[n ! ,"l's alt>s1 & sla9 ! prophets ) ! sword1 he alone 0 left1 & !y s\ght 8 life to take x away4 ,9 ?is deject$1 murmur+ mood he 0 n fit to dis*>ge ! duties ( 8 (fice4 ,! ,"l1 !re=e1 bade him leave 8 cave1 & /& be=e ,him face to face ^u ! m\nta91 :ile ,he pass$ by 89 all ! t]ror ( ,8 mo/ appall+ manife/ations40 ,fir/1 a mighty ru%+ w9d r5t ! solid m\nta91 & brake 9 pieces ! cliffs ( ,s9ai1 b ! ,"l 0 n 9 ! w9d4 ,!n an e>?quake %ook ! rocks1 & ! m\nta9 trembl$ ) ! cra%1 b ! ,"l 0 n 9 ! e>?quake4 ,!n a fire blaz$ =?1 & burn$ ) a consum+ heat1 b ! ,"l 0 n 9 ! fire4 ,!n all 0 quiet2 ! convulsion ( nature 0 hu%$2 & pres5tly !re came a /ill1 small1 ,voice1 & z ,elijah li/5$1 8 face wrapp$ 9 8 mantle1 he le>nt t !re 0 yet some?+ left = him to d1 t he 0 n ! only in/rum5t ! ,"l c\ld employ4 ,he 0 to return1 & ano9t ,,hazael k+ ov] ,syria1 ,,jehu ! son ( ,nim%i k+ ( ,israel1 & ,,eli%a ( ,abel-meholah z 8 successor 9 ! prophetical (fice2 & :]eas he _h compla9$ t he 0 ! only fai?ful s]vant ( ,jehovah1 he n[ le>nt t ! ,"l _h left him #gjjj 9 ,israel1 all ! knees :i* _h n b[$ unto ,baal1 & e m\? :i* _h n kiss$ him 7#a ,k4 xix4 #a-ah74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,w>s ,,( ,,ahab ,,& ,,b5hadad4 #a ,,k+s ,,xx4 ,b4,c4 #ija4 ,,( ! ?ree comm&s ?us laid ^u him1 ,elijah /raightway proce$$ to execute ! la/4 ,f ,horeb he j\rney$ to ,abel-meholah#cfd 7! ,mead[ ( ! ,dance71 9 ! nor!rn "p ( ! ,jordan valley4 ,"h he met ,,eli%a1 ! son ( ,%aphat1 app>5tly a man ( sub/ance1 pl[+ ) twelve yoke ( ox5 be=e him & he ) ! twelf?4 ,ca/+ 8 well-kn[n mantle ^u him1 ! prophet by ?is symbolic action claim$ him z 8 son1 & call$ him to foll[ him4 ,l+]+ only to bid f>ewell to 8 fa!r & "m1 & to celebrate a p>t+ fea/ ) 8 p1 ,eli%a arose & hurri$ aft] ! great ,prophet1 & became h5ce=? 8 con/ant att5dant4 ,meantime ,ahab1 :ile he reta9$ ,sam>ia z ! capital ( 8 k+dom1 adorn$ ) a palace & p>k ! beautiful city ( ,jezreel1 9 ! ,esdraelon pla94 ,b ere long ?is & o!r in/ances ( 8 passion = spl5did ar*itecture receiv$ a rude *eck4 ,at ! head ( a l>ge army & aid$ by #cb vassal k+s1 ,b5hadad ,,ii41 k+ ( ,syria#cfe1 laid siege to ,sam>ia4 ,:ile ?is 0 9 progress1 ) true ,ori5tal haught9ess he made a =mal dem& ( all ! silv] & gold1 ! wives1 & *ildr5 belong+ to 8 enemy4 ,hop+ to dis>m ho/ility1 ! s]vile ,ahab repli$ by a promise ( fai?ful vassalage to ! "l ( ,syria4 ,b ,b5hadad1 embold5$ by ?is weak compliance1 s5t ambassadors ) ! ann\ncem5t t on ! foll[+ day he %\ld en=ce 8 dem& by an actual se>* ( ,ahab's palace4 ,ev5 ! k+ ( ,israel 0 /ung to ! quick by ?is insult+ message1 & summon+ all ! eld]s ( 8 k+dom he laid ! matt] be=e !m4 ,x 0 resolv$ to def5d ,sam>ia at all risks1 & ,b5hadad 0 in=m$ t 8 dem& c\ld n be ent]ta9$4 ,on receiv+ ?is reply1 ! k+ ( ,syria s5t ano!r message to decl>e 8 int5tion ( lay+ ,sam>ia level ) ! gr\nd4 ,tell him1 rejo9$ ,ahab1 ,let n him t girde? on 8 arm\r boa/ himself z he t putte? x (f1 a spirit$ reply1 :i* fill$ ,b5hadad ) rage1 & he ord]$ prep>ations to be made = an in/ant assault4 ,at ?is juncture a prophet /ood =?1 & assur$ ,ahab ( a complete victory ov] ! va/ ho/ ( 8 enemy1 :i* %\ld be a*iev$ by a m]e h&ful ( m54 ,9 accordance ) 8 sugge/ion1 ! k+ !reupon numb]$ ! #bcb att5dants on ! 8pr9ces ( ! prov9ces#cff10 & prep>$ to s5d !m aga9/ ! ,syrian camp1 :ile #g1jjj ( ! regul> troops foll[$ beh9d4 ,! little b& left ! gates ( ,sam>ia & proce$$ t[>ds ! pavilions1 or r 8! t5ts & boo?s ( bran*es1 b\ghs1 & bru%wood1 :i* 7 erect$ = ! ,syrian *iefs 9 ! camp1 z !y are /ill erect$ = ! ,turki% pa%as & agas 9 _! exp$itions#cfg40 ,?\gh x 0 only high noon1 ,b5hadad ) 8 vassal *iefs 0 c>\s+ ov] 8 w9e-cups4 ,b he no soon] he>d ( ! approa* ( ! little b& f ! city1 ?an ) drunk5 insol5ce he ord]$ t !y %\ld be tak5 alive1 :e!r !y came = peace or w>4 ,! =ce1 h[ev]1 s5t to execute ?is ord] f\nd x no easy "o1 = ! #bcb 8pr9ces ( ! prov9ces0 (f]$ a /r5u\s resi/ance1 & /ruck d[n all :o oppos$ !m4 ,?is1 & ! sight ( ! #g1jjj foll[+ beh9d1 fill$ ! ,syrian ho/ ) a sudd5 panic1 & !y fl$ precipitately1 head$ by ,b5hadad himself on a fleet horse1 & pursu$ by ! victori\s ,israelites1 :o inflict$ ^u !m a great slaught] 7#a ,k4 xx4 #a-bb74 ,?us ,sam>ia 0 deliv]$4 ,b ! same prophet1 :o _h pr$ict$ ! victory1 n[ w>n$ ,ahab to be on 8 gu>d1 = ) ! return ( spr+ ! enemy w\ld r5ew ! invasion1 :i* duly came to pass4 ,annoy$ at _! late humbl+ defeat1 ! ,syrians _h conclud$ t x 0 ow+ to ! fact t !y _h attack$ 9 a hilly region a p1 ^: gods 7 gods ( ! hills#cfh4 ,!y n[ resolv$ to fight 9 a m level region1 & 9 place ( ! vassal k+s1 :o probably _h be5 ! fir/ to fly 9 ! late battle1 !y _h sub/itut$ capta9s1 & mu/]$ an army z l>ge z ! la/4 ,accord+ly1 at ! season nam$ by ! prophet1 !y advanc$ ) a va/ ho/ to ,aphek#cfi1 a t[n 9 ! level c\ntry1 ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 on ! milit>y road f ,syria to ,israel4 ,hi!r ! army ( ,ahab w5t =? to meet !m1 & encamp$1 appe>+ l two little flocks ( kids 9 comp>ison ( _! =midable foes1 :o fill$ ! c\ntry r\nd4 ,b aga9 a prophet appe>$ to enc\rage ,ahab1 & assure him ( a second victory4 ,! ,syrians _h imag9$ ,jehovah to be m]ely a god ( ! hills1 !y %\ld "k t he 0 a god also ( ! valleys 7#a ,k4 xx4 #bh74 ,= sev5 days ! two armies confront$ "o ano!r1 & !n ! battle 0 jo9$4 ,! ,syrians 7 utt]ly r\t$1 & fl$ 9 confusion to ,aphek1 resolv$ !re to make a /&4 ,b ! wall ( ! t[n1 9 consequ5ce probably ( a sudd5 e>?quake1 fell ) a t]rible cra% & buri$ upw>ds ( #bg1jjj 9 ! ru9s#cgj4 ,b5hadad himself ) 8 imm$iate att5dants escap$1 & 0 advis$ by !m to ?r[ himself on ! m]cy ( ! conqu]or4 ,!y propos$ to g =? ) sackclo? on _! lo9s & ropes on _! heads1 & plead = _! lives4 ,m\nt$ 9 8 *>iot ,ahab receiv$ ! envoys1 enquir$ aft] ! welf>e ( 8 late dread$ enemy1 & call$ him 8 bro!r4 ,! ^w bro!r reviv$ ! c\rage ( ! ,syrian ambassadors1 & !y 7 pres5tly bidd5 to return & u%] _! ma/] into ,ahab's pres5ce4 ,b5hadad came1 & 0 invit$ to take 8 place 9 ! *>iot by ! side ( 8 conqu]or4 ,grateful = ?is unexpect$ clem5cy1 he promis$ to re/ore to ! k+ ( ,israel all ! t[ns 8 fa!r _h tak5 f ! ,israelites1 & to p]mit 8 subjects to h a qu>t] 9 ! ,syrian capital1 simil> to t :i* ,b5hadad's fa!r _h obta9$ 9 ,sam>ia 7#a ,k4 xx4 #cd74 ,?is impolitic clem5cy to an unrel5t+ national foe 0 /]nly rebuk$ by "o ( ! sons ( ! prophets4 ,hav+ caus$ himself to be w\nd$ & disguis$ ) a headb&1 he await$ ,ahab's com+ along ! road1 & said1 ,?y s]vant w5t out into ! mid/ ( ! late battle2 &1 behold1 a man turn$ aside1 & br\ght a man unto me1 & said1 ,keep ?is man3 if by any means he be miss+1 !n %all ?y life be = 8 life1 or else ?\ %alt pay a tal5t ( silv]2 & z ?y s]vant 0 busy "h & !re1 he 0 gone4 ,in/antly ,ahab decid$ ! matt]1 & pron\nc$ t he mu/ be> ! p5alty4 ,on ?is ! headb& 0 remov$1 & ! k+ p]ceiv$ n only t ! speak] 0 a s*ol> ( ! prophets1 b und]/ood also ! true mean+ ( 8 p>able4 ,because he _h sp>$ a man1 :om ,jehovah _h devot$ to utt] de/ruction1 ! puni%m5t %\ld fall ^u him & 8 p1 :i* he _h fail$ to execute on ,b5hadad 7#a ,k4 xx4 #ce-dc74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,murd] ,,( ,,nabo?,,battle ,,( ,,ramo?-,,gilead4 #a ,,k+s ,,xxi4 ,,xxii4 #b ,,*r4 ,,xviii4 ,b4,c4 #hih4 ,,%ortly aft] ^! ev5ts an incid5t occurr$1 :i* br\ght d[n ^u ,ahab & 8 h\se an awful doom4 ,adjo9+ 8 palace at ,jezreel 0 a v9ey>d belong+ to a native ( ! place nam$ ,,nabo?4 ,eag]ly desir\s to add ! v9ey>d to 8 palace gr\nds & conv]t x into a g>d5 ( h]bs1 ,ahab propos$ to its own] to pur*ase x1 or give him 9 ex*ange ano!r & ev5 a bett] piece ( gr\nd4 ,?is ,nabo? /\tly refus$ to d1 alleg+ 8 unwill+ness to "p ) ! inh]itance ( 8 fa!rs 7,lev4 xxv4 #bc2 ,num4 xxxvi4 #h74 ,annoy$ at ?is rebuff1 ! k+ return$ to 8 palace1 & 9 8 vexation flung himself on 8 b$1 turn$ away 8 face1 & w\ld eat no bread4 ,:ile 9 ?is mood he 0 visit$ by ,jezebel1 to :om he expla9$ ! cause ( 8 vexation4 ,%e in/antly resolv$ to take ! matt] into h] own h&s1 & bade h] "l tr\ble himself no m1 %e w\ld give him ! v9ey>d4 ,!reupon %e wrote a w>rant 9 ,ahab's "n1 seal$ x ) 8 seal1 & s5t x to ! eld]s ( ! city1 direct+ t1 z if on ! occasion ( "s great calamity1 a solemn fa/ %\ld be proclaim$2 t two m5 %\ld be set up to *>ge ,nabo? ) blasphemy aga9/ ,god & ! k+1 & t !n he %\ld be /on$ to dea? 7,exod4 xxii4 #bh2 ,lev4 xxiv4 #ae1 #af74 ,x is a /rik+ pro( ( ! deg5]acy ( ! nation at ?is p]iod1 t ! eld]s ( ,jezreel nev] = "o mom5t scrupl$ ab\t c>ry+ out ?is inhuman ord]4 ,nabo? 0 dragg$ =?1 arraign$1 condemn$1 & /on$ toge!r ) 8 sons 7,see #b ,k4 ix4 #bf71 & ! eld]s report$ to ! que5 t ! guilt ( blasphemy aga9/ ,jehovah & ,8 ano9t$ _h be5 av5g$#cga4 ,! v9ey>d _h n[ laps$ to ! cr[n1 & ,jezebel bade h] "l g d[n & take possession ( x4 ,b on proce$+ ?i!r1 ! k+ f\nd himself confront$ by no o!r ?an ! great ,elijah1 :o 9 words ( utmo/ /]nness d5\nc$ ! late cruel murd]1 & decl>$ ! s5t5ce ( ! ,"l4 ,! k+ & all 8 h\se %\ld %>e ! fate ( ,j]oboam & ( ,baa%a2 8 que5 %\ld be eat5 by ! dogs at ! wall ( ,jezreel1 & dogs %\ld lick up 8 own blood on ! v spot :]e !y _h lick$ up t ( ,nabo?4 ,appall$ at ?is awful s5t5ce1 ,ahab r5t 8 clo!s1 put on sackclo?1 fa/$1 & display$ all ! signs ( a s9c]e rep5tance4 ,su* z x 01 x 0 accept$1 & ,elijah 0 bidd5 to ann\nce to him t ! puni%m5t %\ld n be inflict$ dur+ 8 own lifetime1 b 9 8 son's days x w\ld surely desc5d ^u 8 h\se 7#a ,k4 xxi4 #bi74 ,mean:ile ! relations betwe5 ! rival k+doms ( ,israel & ,judah _h be5 m peaceful ?an at any o!r p]iod1 s9ce !y _h p>t$ #fj ye>s be=e at ,%e*em4 ,n only 7 ho/ilities laid aside1 b an alliance betwe5 ! sov]eigns 0 cem5t$ by ! m>riage ( ,,jehoram1 son ( ,jeho%aphat1 ) ,,a?aliah1 ! daught] ( ,ahab & ,jezebel4 ,moreov] ab\t ! #af? ye> ( 8 reign1 ,b4,c4 #hih1 ! k+ ( ,judah w5t on a visit to ! c\rt ( ,israel4 ,he 0 receiv$ ) e m>k ( di/9ction1 & ,ahab slew %eep & ox5 9 abundance = him & 8 ret9ue 7#b ,*r4 xviii4 #b74 ,dur+ ?is visit1 ! k+ ( ,israel took occasion to propose to 8 ally t !y %\ld und]take an exp$ition = ! purpose ( recov]+ ,ramo?-gilead#cgb1 a /rong fa/ness & ! key to an important di/rict ea/ ( ,jordan1 :i* ,b5hadad ,i4 _h wre/$ f ,omri4 ,jeho%aphat express$ 8 will+ness to take "p 9 ! exp$ition1 b propos$ t ! w ( ,jehovah %\ld fir/ be asc]ta9$4 ,= ?is purpose ,ahab summon$ ab\t #djj ( ! prophets ( 8 k+dom1 :o all advis$ him to g up1 & assur$ him t ! ,"l w\ld deliv] ! place into 8 h&s 7#a ,k4 xxii4 #f74 ,b ?is did n satisfy ! k+ ( ,judah4 ,he enquir$ if !re 0 n a true prophet ( ,jehovah1 at ^: m\? !y might seek c\nsel4 ,ahab confess$ t !re 0 "o1 ,,micaiah1 ! son ( ,imlah1 b op5ly av[$ t he hat$ him1 because he nev] pr$ict$ good to him b only evil#cgc4 ,jeho%aphat1 h[ev]1 ov]rul$ ! objection1 & ,micaiah 0 summon$ f 8 prison1 :]e he _h be5 conf9$ by ,ahab1 probably = "s disagreeable pr$iction4 ,mean:ile ! two k+s1 array$ 9 _! royal robes1 sat at ! entrance ( ,sam>ia1 & ! #djj prophets /&+ be=e !m p]si/$ 9 _! pr$ictions ( success4 ,"o ( !m1 ,z$ekiah1 ! son ( ,*5aanah1 ev5 made him horns ( iron1 & by ?is symbolic action assur$ ! k+s t !y w\ld pu% ! ,syrians till !y _h de/roy$ !m4 ,b ,micaiah _h ! c\rage to diff] f all4 ,at fir/1 inde$1 he ironically assur$ ! k+ ( success1 b1 :5 ,ahab adjur$ him to speak ! tru?1 he boldly affirm$ t ! prophets1 9 :om he tru/$1 7 all fill$ ) ly+ spirits1 & t he 0 de/9$ to fall 9 ! campaign4 ,?is outspok5 decl>ation br\ght d[n ^u ! fai?ful se] ! mock]y & scorn ( ! o!r prophets1 & /ill great] sev]ity f ,ahab1 :o ord]$ him to be s5t back to ! city gaol1 & !re f$ on ! scantie/ f>e 7#a ,k4 xxii4 #bg74 ,!n ! two k+s set out on ! exp$ition1 & on cross+ ! ,jordan f\nd t ,b5hadad & 8 vassal pr9ces 7 prep>$ to conte/ ! possession ( ,ramo?4 ,on ?is ,ahab1 ! m surely to w>d (f a fate he too cle>ly div9$1 disguis$ himself1 :ile ! k+ ( ,judah w5t into battle 9 8 royal robes4 ,! conte/ began1 & ! #cb capta9s ( ,b5hadad1 act+ on in/ructions !y _h receiv$1 b5t all _! ef=ts to slay ,jeho%aphat1 :om !y mi/ook = ! k+ ( ,israel4 ,b 8 voice conv9c$ !m t he 0 n ! man !y s\ght1 & !y desi/$ f ! pursuit4 ,9 spite1 h[ev]1 ( 8 disguise ,ahab c\ld n escape 8 doom4 ,a c]ta9 man drew a b[ at a v5ture1 & ! arr[ pi]c$ ! jo9ts ( 8 brea/-plate4 ,t ! troops might n be disc\rag$1 he 0 kept up /&+ 9 8 *>iot till ! ev5+1 :5 he di$4 ,f ! battle-field ! corpse 0 !n borne to ,sam>ia1 & !re int]r$1 :ile ! bloody *>iot 0 wa%$ 9 ! pool#cgd ( ! city1 beside :i* ,nabo? & 8 sons _h be5 murd]$4 ,)\t a %eph]d & )\t a ma/]1 ! p 7 scatt]$ abroad1 & return$ home defeat$ be=e _! enemies1 & ! words ( ,elijah 7#a ,k4 xxi4 #ai71 & ( ,micaiah 7xxii4 #ag7 7 fulfill$4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,w>s ,,( ,,jeho%aphat,,translation ,,( ,,elijah4 #b ,,k+s ,i4 ,,ii4 #b ,,*r4 ,,xix4 ,,xx4 ,b4,c4 #hif4 ,,on 8 return f a campaign1 9 :i* he _h s ne>ly lo/ 8 life1 ,,jeho%aphat 0 /]nly rebuk$ by "o ( ! prophets 7#b ,*r4 xix4 #b7 = ! guilty alliance he _h =m$ ) ! c\rt ( ,israel1 & he resolv$ h5ce=? to devote himself to ! spiritual & temporal welf>e ( 8 own subjects4 ,accord+ly he w5t on a second p]sonal t\r ?r\gh 8 dom9ions f ,be]-%eba to ,m\nt ,ephraim1 & /rove to reclaim 8 p to ! wor%ip ( ,jehovah4 ,he also provid$ = ! bett] adm9i/ration ( ju/ice2 plac$ judges 9 all ! f5c$ cities1 & remodell$ ! tribunals 9 8 capital4 ,he next turn$ 8 att5tion to =eign comm]ce1 & at ,ezion-geb] con/ruct$ a fleet = ! purpose ( trad+ 9 gold ) ,ophir4 ,9 ?is project he 0 aid$ by ,,ahaziah1 :o _h succe$$ ,ahab on ! ?rone ( ,israel4 ,b ! un=tunate issue ( ! ent]prise det]m9$ him to decl9e ! proposal ( 8 ally1 t ! attempt %\ld be r5ew$ 7#b ,*r4 xx4 #cg2 #a ,k4 xxii4 #di1 #ej74 ,! rema9d] ( 8 reign 0 n1 h[ev]1 de/9$ to be peaceful4 ,a va/ ho/ ( ! p ( ,moab1 ,ammon1 & ,edom invad$ 8 t]ritory1 & encamp$ at ,hazazon-tam> or ,en-g$i#cge4 ,9 8 al>m1 ,jeho%aphat proclaim$ a solemn fa/ ?r\gh\t 8 k+dom1 assembl$ all ,judah toge!r ) _! wives & _! *ildr51 & (f]$ up a pa!tic petition = ! ,div9e aid4 ,he _h h>dly conclud$1 :5 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l came ^u ,jahaziel a ,levite1 & "o ( ! sons ( ,asaph !n 9 att5dance at ! ,temple1 commission+ him to assure ! pi\s k+ ( a victory on ! morr[1 :i* he w\ld only ne$ to /& /ill & see4 ,a ,psalm ( ?anksgiv+#cgf 0 /raightway sung1 & on ! morr[ ! army1 prec$$ by *oirs ( ,levites1 left ! ,holy ,city1 & at ab\t #ab h\rs' di/ance f ,j]usalem came to 8! unev5 table-l&0 ( ,tekoa1 ,teka1 ab\nd+ 9 hidd5 cav]ns1 clefts1 & excavations#cgg1 :]e ,david & 8 m5 _h (t5 hidd5 dur+ ! p]iod ( 8 w&]+s4 ,x 0 n a locality adapt$ to ! 8sons ( ! des]t10 & ! ambu%m5ts1 = :i* x af=d$ s mu* opportunity1 sadly gall$ _! wild hordes1 & ! *ildr5 ( ,ammon & ,moab turn$ _! swords aga9/ _! allies f ,m\nt ,seir1 & !n fell ^u "o ano!r4 ,on rea*+ ! ,wat*-t[] ( ,tekoa ! w>riors ( ,judah beheld only a mass ( dead bodies1 & busi$ !mselves = ?ree days 9 /ripp+ !m ( _! ri* ornam5ts1 & ga!r+ up ! ri*es & jewels !y _h flung away 9 _! ha/y flight4 ,f\r days aft]w>ds a ,psalm ( ?anksgiv+ once m asc5d$ to ,jehovah f ! valley ( ,b]a*ah 7bless+7#cgh1 & ! army ( ,jeho%aphat return$ 9 triumph to ,j]usalem 7#b ,*r4 xx4 #bf-bh74 ,mean:ile ,ahaziah1 dur+ 8 %ort & tr\bl$ reign ov] ,israel1 began to feel ! effects ( ! late disa/r\s campaign aga9/ ,ramo?-,gilead4 ,! ,syrians1 n[ ma/]s ( ! c\ntry ,ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 cut (f all communication betwe5 8 realm & 8 vassal ! k+ ( ,moab4 ,! latt]1 !re=e1 rebell$ aga9/ ,israel1 & refus$ to s5d 8 ye>ly tribute ( #ajj1jjj lambs1 & #ajj1jjj rams 7#b ,k4 iii4 #d74 ,be=e he c\ld take measures = puni%+ ?is revolt1 ,ahaziah fell ?r\gh a lattice 9 8 palace at ,sam>ia1 & su/a9$ mu* injury4 ,a devotee to ! ,phnician idolatries ( 8 "m1 he s5t mess5g]s to ! ,phili/9e city ( ,ekron to enquire ( ! oracle ( ,baal-,zebub 7! "l ( flies71 :e!r he %\ld recov]4 ,on _! road ?i!r ! mess5g]s enc\nt]$ ,elijah1 :o1 aft] reproa*+ !m = consult+ a hea!n deity in/ead ( ,jehovah1 ann\nc$ t _! ma/] w\ld nev] leave 8 b$ alive4 ,return+1 !y in=m$ ,ahaziah ( ?is occurr5ce1 :o enquir$ :at k9d ( man !y _h met4 ,_! answ] 0 decisive4 ,9 ! hairy man1 girt ) a girdle ( lea!r ab\t 8 lo9s1 ! k+ recognis$ all too cle>ly 8 fa!r's enemy1 &1 ill z he 01 ?is only s]v$ to k9dle 8 wra?4 ,dispat*+ a capta9 ) #ej m5 to ! recesses ( ,c>mel1 :]e ! prophet seems to h tak5 up 8 abode1 he dem&$ 8 in/ant surr5d]4 ,! soldi] w5t & f\nd ,elijah seat$ on ! m\nta94 ,man ( ,god1 said he1 ! k+ ha? said1 ,come d[n4 ,if ,i be a man ( ,god1 repli$ ! o!r1 let fire come d[n f heav51 & consume !e & ?y fifty m54 ,) ! ^w ! fire desc5d$1 & consum$ ! capta9 & 8 fifty4 ,a simil> =ce 0 !n a second "t dispat*$ by ! k+1 & !y too met ! same fate#cgi4 ,a ?ird capta91 9 an alt]$ tone1 implor$ ! prophet to come d[n1 & ,elijah1 assur$ by ,god ( safety1 desc5d$ & foll[$ him into ! pres5ce ( ! k+1 & ann\nc$ 9 p]son 8 approa*+ end2 %ortly aft] :i* ,ahaziah di$1 & 0 succe$$ by 8 bro!r ,,jehoram 7#b ,k4 i4 #b-ag74 ,?is 0 ! la/ "t ,elijah confront$ any ( ! family ( ,ahab4 ,once only is he record$ to h expo/ulat$ ) any ( ! h\se ( ,judah4 ,he>+ t ! son ( ,jeho%aphat1 :o seems to h be5 entru/$ ) a portion ( ! regal p[] dur+ 8 fa!r's lifetime1 0 n walk+ 9 8 fa!r's ways1 b 9 ^? ( ,ahab & ! k+s ( ,israel1 he s5t a lett] to him1 d5\nc$ 8 idolatries1 & ?reat5$ him ) sore judgm5ts 7#b ,*r4 xxi4 #ab-ae74 ,%ortly aft]w>ds1 ?\gh h[ soon is n c]ta91 he receiv$ intimation ( 8 approa*+ removal f ! e>?4 ,f ,gilgal1 probably some:]e on ! we/]n edge ( ! hills ( ,ephraim1 accompani$ by ,eli%a1 :om he _h va9ly tri$ to p]suade to rema9 beh9d1 he proce$$ to ,be!l4 ,!re ! two 7 met by c]ta9 ( ! sons ( ! prophets1 :o also _h be5 w>n$ ( :at 0 at h&1 & n[ enquir$ ( ,eli%a if he knew ( ! loss he 0 ab\t to su/a94 ,eli%a repli$ t he did1 b bade !m hold _! peace4 ,hav+ aga9 va9ly tri$ to induce 8 fai?ful att5dant to rema9 at ,be!l1 ! prophet repair$ to ,j]i*o1 :]e ano!r company f ! prophetic s*ool w>n$ 8 companion1 & 7 simil>ly enjo9$ to keep sil5ce4 ,f ,j]i*o ! two !n held on _! way t[>ds ! ,jordan1 :ile #ej ( ! sons ( ! prophets asc5d$ ! abrupt heights beh9d ! city#chj1 :i* comm& a view ( ! pla9 bel[1 to wat* :at w\ld occur4 ,arriv$ at ! riv]'s br9k1 ,elijah took (f 8 prophetic mantle1 &1 wrapp+ x toge!r1 smote ! wat]s1 :i* divid$ 8hi!r & ?i!r10 & ! two w5t ov] on dry gr\nd4 ,once on ! o!r side1 ! prophet 0 )9 ! bord]s ( 8 native l&1 & he n[ enquir$ ( 8 companion1 :at he %\ld d = him be=e he 0 tak5 away4 ,! o!r ask$ = a d\ble portion ( 8 _s4 ,he _h ask$ a h>d ?+2 b /ill if he look$ /eadfa/ly on 8 ma/] :ile he 0 tak5 f him1 he 0 told t 8 reque/ %\ld be grant$1 b n o!rwise4 ,/ill conv]s+ ! two !n walk$ on1 till sudd5ly a *>iot ( fire & horses ( fire p>t$ !m asund]1 & ,elijah 0 c>ri$ by a :irlw9d into heav54 ,) a great & bitt] cry ,eli%a call$ aft] him z he asc5d$1 ,my fa!r1 my fa!r1 ! *>iot ( ,israel1 & ! horsem5 !re(6 ,b he 0 gone1 & he saw him no m4 ,9 tok5 ( grief he !reupon r5t 8 clo!s1 & tak+ up ! mantle ( 8 ma/] w5t back1 & once m /ood by ! banks ( ,jordan4 ,!n wrapp+ ! mantle1 ev5 z he _h se5 ! o!r d1 he smote1 say+1 ,:]e is ! ,"l ,god ( ,elijah8 & ! wat]s aga9 p>t$ 8hi!r & ?i!r10 & he w5t ov]4 ,mean:ile ! sons ( ! prophets1 :o _h /ood wat*+1 saw him com+ t[>ds ,j]i*o1 & go+ d[n to meet him1 b[$ !mselves to ! gr\nd be=e him4 ,contr>y to 8 advice !y !n insi/$ on s5d+ fifty 8/rong m50 to se>* = ,elijah1 le/ p]adv5ture ! ,_s ( ! ,"l _h tak5 him up1 & ca/ him ^u "s m\nta91 or into "s valley4 ,= ?ree days ! se>* 0 cont9u$1 b !y f\nd him n4 ,! "w ( ! mo/ wond]ful "* ,israel ev] produc$ 0 ov]1 & he _h be5 summon$ to ano!r _w 7#b ,k4 ii4 #aa-ah74 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,jeho%aphat ,,& ,,jehoram,,era ,,( ,,eli%a4 #b ,,k+s ,,ii4-,,iv4 ,b4,c4 #hie4 ,,= a "t ,eli%a t>ri$ at ! n[ rebuilt ,j]i*o1 & "h he p]=m$ 8 second miracle4 8,( ! two p]5nial spr+s :i*1 ris+ at ! base ( ! /eep hills beh9d ! t[n1 s5d _! /reams across ! pla9 t[>ds ! ,jordan1 scatt]+1 ev5 at ! hotte/ season1 ! ri*e/ & mo/ grateful vegetation ov] :at w\ld o!rwise be a b>e tract ( s&y soil#cha10 "o at lea/ 0 at ?is "t noxi\s & unfit = use4 ,at ! urg5t reque/ ( ! inhabitants ,eli%a put salt into a new cruse1 & p\r$ x into ! spr+ at its s\rce1 & ! wat]s 7 heal$ 7#b ,k4 ii4 #ai-bb74 ,!nce he repair$ to ,be!l1 :i*1 ?\gh ! seat ( ! s*ool ( ! prophets1 01 x w be rememb]$1 "o ( ! c5tres ( ! ,calf-wor%ip4 ,z ! prophet asc5d$ ! defile lead+ into ! t[n1 ! y\?s ( ! place came =?1 & began to revile ! g5tle successor ( ! t]rible ,elijah4 ,g up1 bald head6 0 _! cry1 allud+1 probably1 8to ! contra/ betwe5 8 closely-trimm$ hair & ! %aggy locks ( ,elijah40 ,turn+ r\nd1 ! prophet look$ ^u !m1 & curs$ !m 9 ! "n ( ,jehovah1 & f a =e/ h>d by ! road1 & haunt$ by wild bea/s1 came =? two %e-be>s1 :i* t>e =ty-two ( !m4 ,eli%a mean:ile pass$ on to ,c>mel1 ! resort ( 8 late ma/]1 & !nce return$1 & ev5tually took up 8 abode at ,sam>ia 7#b ,k4 ii4 #be74 ,jehoram1 :o n[ reign$ 9 t capital1 p]si/$ 9 8 idolatr\s c\rses1 b1 possibly ow+ to ! late activity ( ,elijah1 _h remov$ ! image ( ,baal1 & recurr$ to ! old ,calf-wor%ip4 ,he n[ resolv$ to take t v5geance on ! rebelli\s ,moabites1 :i* ! dea? ( 8 bro!r ,ahaziah _h po/pon$4 ,accord+ly1 hav+ obta9$ ! promise ( ! assi/ance ( ,jeho%aphat1 he numb]$ 8 =ces1 & set out on ! campaign4 ,in/ead ( cross+ ! ,jordan above ! ,dead ,sea1 & invad+ ,moab f ! ,nor?1 x 0 resolv$ to pass r\nd ! s\!rn end ( t sea1 & !nce pu% =w>ds ?r\gh ! nor!rn portion ( ! t]ritory ( ,edom1 ^: k+ also promis$ 8 aid 9 ! exp$ition4 ,accord+ly a long & t$i\s circuit ( #g days 0 made1 dur+ :i* ! armies suff]$ ! greate/ extremities f ! want ( wat]4 ,9 ?is crisis ,jeho%aphat propos$ t ! advice ( "s prophet ( ,jehovah %\ld be s\ght1 &1 enquiry be+ made1 x 0 f\nd t ,eli%a 0 pres5t )1 or 9 ! ne> neighb\rhood (1 ! armies4 ,! ?ree k+s1 !re=e1 w5t d[n to consult him4 ,! prophet ev9c$ no will+ness to befri5d ! rul] ( ,israel1 b 9 consid]ation ( ! pres5ce ( ! pi\s k+ ( ,judah1 he rel5t$1 & summon$ a m9/rel be=e him4 ,! m9/rel play$1 & 9 ! usual prophetic ec/asy ,eli%a direct$ t dykes %\ld be dug 9 ! valley1 :i* he =etold w\ld spe$ily be fill$ ) wat] suffici5t = ! ho/1 & he moreov] assur$ ! k+s ( a spe$y victory ov] _! enemies4 ,on ! next day at e>ly dawn1 ! h\r ( (f]+ ! meat-(f]+ at ,j]usalem1 9 consequ5ce probably ( a great & sudd5 fall ( ra9 9 ! ea/]n m\nta9s ( ,edom#chb1 wat] came d[n & fill$ all ! dykes1 :i* ! armies _h dug 9 ! r$ soil ( ! valley4 ,to ! ,moabites1 :o _h mu/]$ all _! =ces & await$ ! attack 9 ! bord] ( _! t]ritory1 ! wat]1 gli/5+ 9 ! rays ( ! morn+ sun1 appe>$ to h assum$ a r$ col\r l blood4 ,!reupon conclud+ t ! conf$]ate k+s _h turn$ _! arms aga9/ "o ano!r1 !y ha/ily m>*$ on to ga!r up ! spoil4 ,b !y _h no soon] rea*$ _! camp1 ?an !y 7 attack$ ) great fi]c5ess1 & put to a complete r\t4 ,z !y fl$ to _! own cities1 ! conf$]ate k+s pursu$ !m1 fell$ _! trees#chc1 /opp$ up _! wells1 fill$ _! *oice pieces ( l& ) /ones1 & ravag$ all _! t[ns1 save ! impregnable =tress ( ,kir-h>ase?#chd 7,k]ak71 built on a high /eep rock & surr\nd$ by a deep & n>r[ rav9e4 ,!re ! k+ ( ,moab made 8 la/ /&1 & ) #gjj pick$ m5 made a desp]ate attempt to break ?r\gh ! besieg+ army4 ,?is la/ hope fail+1 he asc5d$ ! wall ) 8 elde/ son1 ! heir to 8 ?rone1 & 9 sight ( ! alli$ besieg]s1 kill$ & burnt him z a propitiatory sacrifice to 8 idol ,*emo%4 ,?is frightful spectacle fill$ ! alli$ ho/s ) su* horror t !y rais$ ! siege & dep>t$ to _! own l& 7#b ,k4 iii4 #bj-bg74 ,dur+ ! reign ( ,jehoram ,eli%a p]=m$ _m miracles1 ! fame ( :i* c\ld n fail to /r5g!n ! cause ( true religion4 i4 ,a wid[ ( "o ( ! sons ( ! prophets 0 9 debt1 & h] cr$itor 0 com+ on ! morr[ to take h] two sons & sell !m z slaves4 ,9 h] extremity %e appli$ to ! prophet1 & told him t ! only ?+ %e _h 9 h] h\se 0 a cruse ( oil4 ,?is ,eli%a caus$ to multiply1 till %e _h fill$ all ! vessels %e c\ld borr[1 & ?us liquidat$ ! debt 7#b ,k4 iv4 #a-g74 ii4 ,! little village ( ,%unem1 9 ! tribe ( ,issa*>1 0 a frequ5t resort ( ! ,prophet1 & a ri* woman ( ! place1 at ^: h\se he /ay$1 on "o occasion1 p]suad$ h] husb& to p]mit a little *amb] to be prep>$ = him1 t he might turn 9 !re1 z (t5 z he came t way4 ,"o day he came ?i!r att5d$ by ,gehazi 8 s]vant1 & lodg$ 9 ! little *amb]4 ,grateful = ?is k9dness1 ,eli%a enquir$ if !re 0 any?+ he c\ld d = 8 b5efactress2 ,%\ld he speak = h] to ! k+1 or ! capta9 ( ! gu>d8 ,bo? ^! (f]s ! woman decl9$1 alleg+ t %e dwelt among h] own p4 ,!reupon ,gehazi :isp]$ t %e _h no son1 & h] husb& 0 old4 ,eli%a promis$ t 9 ! ensu+ ye> a son %\ld be born to h]4 ,8 words 7 fulfill$1 ! boy grew1 & 9 ! c\rse ( "t w5t to jo9 8 fa!r 9 ! reap+-field4 ,!re /ruck by ! fi]ce rays ( ! morn+ sun1 he cri$1 ,my head1 my head6 & 0 c>ri$ home to 8 "m1 on ^: knees he di$ at noon4 ,9 ?is sad crisis %e imm$iately took ! dead body into ! prophet's *amb]1 & laid x on ! b$4 ,!n ) a s+le att5dant1 m\nt$ on an ass1 %e set out = "o ( ! heights ( ,c>mel1 ab\t #ae or #af miles di/ant1 :]e ,eli%a !n 04 ,h] famili> =m attract$ ! prophet's att5tion z f ! em95ce he disc]n$ h] approa*+1 & he s5t ,gehazi to enquire ! reason4 ,b h] err& 0 n to be reveal$ to ! s]vant1 & press+ on %e drew ne> ! spot :]e ! prophet himself 01 & fl++ h]self be=e him embrac$ 8 feet4 ,! fir/ ^w ab\t h] son reveal$ ! /ate ( ! case1 & ,eli%a in/antly bade ,gehazi gird up 8 lo9s1 & ) 8 /aff 9 8 h& hurry ) all spe$ to ,%unem4 ,gehazi w5t1 & 0 soon foll[$ by ,eli%a1 & ! "m1 :o w\ld n leave him4 ,z !y drew ne> ! t[n1 !y met ,gehazi return+4 ,he _h laid ! /aff ^u ! face ( ! *ild1 b !re 0 nei!r voice nor he>+4 ,arriv+ at ! h\se1 ,eli%a asc5d$ to ! well-kn[n *amb]1 %ut ! door1 & pray$ mightily unto ! ,"l4 ,!n he /ret*$ himself ^u ! dead body1 & ! fle% ( ! *ild grew w>m2 pres5tly he sneez$ sev5 times & op5$ 8 eyes4 ,gehazi 0 !reupon bidd5 to summon ! ,%unammite1 :o receiv$ h] boy re/or$ to life1 & w5t h] way 7#b ,k4 iv4 #h-cg7che4 iii4 ,eli%a is next f\nd at ,gilgal1 at a "t :5 !re 0 a de>? 9 ! l&4 ,! sons ( ! prophets sat be=e him1 & he bade ! great caldron be set on1 & pottage be see!d4 ,into ! caldron "o ( ! company %r$ wild g\rds & grapes1 & :5 !y f\nd out ! cont5ts1 all exclaim$1 !re is dea? 9 ! pot4 ,!reupon ,eli%a bade meal be ca/ into x1 & ! pottage 0 r5d]$ fit = food 7#b ,k4 iv4 #ch-da74 iv4 ,:ile /ill at ,gilgal1 ,eli%a 0 visit$ by a man f ,baal-%ali%a 7,see #a ,sam4 ix4 #d71 ) #bj b>ley-loaves1 & roa/$ e>s ( corn 9 8 scrip or bag#chf4 ,?is mod]ate supply he ord]$ to be di/ribut$ among/ ! p :o 7 pres5t1 to ! numb] ( "o hundr$1 & 9 reply to 8 hesitat+ 8s]vitor0 assur$ him t !re w\ld n only be en\gh1 b t ! p w\ld leave !re(1 :i* came to pass2 & ?us ,eli%a 0 enabl$ to anticipate ! works ( ,*ri/ 7#b ,k4 iv4 #db-dd74 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,eli%a ,,& ,,naaman,,siege ,,( ,,sam>ia4 #b ,,k+s ,v4 ,,vi4 ,b4,c4 #hid-hib4 ,,b ,eli%a's fame 0 soon to ov]/ep ! limits ( 8 own c\ntry4 ,! capta9 ( ! army ( ,b5-hadad1 k+ ( ,syria1 at ?is "t 0 nam$ ,,naaman 7,see ,lk4 iv4 #bg74 ,he _h a*iev$ _m victories = 8 ma/]1 & = p]sonal pr[ess 0 held 9 high hon\r1 be+ 9 close att5dance on 8 sov]eign1 b he 0 a lep]4 ,?is frightful malady :i*1 _h he be5 an ,israelite1 w\ld h cut him (f f all int]c\rse ) 8 fell[s1 does n appe> to h laid him "u ! same disadvantages 9 ,syria1 & he /ill reta9$ 8 po/ z comm&]-9-*ief4 ,9 8 h>em1 wait+ on 8 wife1 0 a little ,israeliti% maid1 :o _h be5 tak5 prison] 9 "o ( ! =ays ( ! ,syrians ov] ! bord]4 ,%e knew :at ,eli%a c\ld d1 & assur$ h] mi/ress t1 if only ,naaman 0 ) ! prophet t 0 9 ,sam>ia1 he w\ld c]ta9ly be cur$ ( 8 malady4 ,h] words 7 told to ,naaman1 :o communicat$ !m to ,b5-hadad#chg4 ,! ,syrian k+ !reupon wrote a lett] to ,jehoram1 k+ ( ,israel1 & s5t 8 g5]al ) x1 accompani$ by a l>ge ret9ue be>+ #aj tal5ts ( silv]1 #f1jjj pieces ( gold1 & #f ( ! ri* fabrics1 = :i* ,damascus _h always be5 fam\s4 ,on rea*+ ,sam>ia ,naaman pres5t$ ! lett] to ,jehoram1 :o _h no soon] read ! curt words ( ! ,syrian k+1 ?an he r5t 8 clo!s1 & exclaim$1 ,am ,i ,god1 to kill & to make alive1 t ?is man do? s5d unto me to recov] a man ( 8 leprosy8 ,he c\ld only ?9k ( "o motive = ! lett]2 ,consid]1 said he1 h[ ?is man seeke? a qu>rel aga9/ me 7#b ,k4 v4 #g74 ,news ( ,naaman's arrival1 ( ! purport ( 8 com+1 & ( ! dismay ( ! k+ 0 convey$ to ,eli%a1 :o /raightway s5t to ,jehoram & bade him s5d 8 visitor to him1 t he might "k t !re 0 a prophet 9 ,israel4 ,) 8 horses1 8 *>iots1 & entire cavalcade1 ,naaman !reupon came & /ood be=e ! door ( ! prophet's dwell+4 ,b in/ead ( com+ =? himself1 ,eli%a simply s5t 8 s]vant to tell him to g d[n to ! rapid wat]s ( ! ,jordan & wa% sev5 times1 promis+ him a c]ta9 cure4 ,! prophet's indep5d5t tone1 ! neglect to come out to him1 above all 8 comm& t he1 ! native ( a city wat]$ by su* fam\s /reams z ! ,abana & ,ph>p>#chh1 %\ld g & wa% 9 ,jordan1 0 unbe>able4 ,naaman turn$ & w5t away 9 a rage4 ,b 8 ret9ue1 unwill+ to ?r[ up ! hopes ( _! long j\rney1 succe$$ 9 p]suad+ him to make trial ( ! prescrib$ cure4 ,naaman accord+ly w5t d[n & dipp$ himself sev5 times 9 ! ru%+ /ream1 & 8 fle% came aga9 l ! fle% ( a little *ild1 & he 0 clean4 ,full ( gratitude = s priceless a boon1 he !n return$ ) 8 :ole ret9ue to ,sam>ia1 & once m /ood be=e ! prophet's door4 ,?is "t1 h[ev]1 he n only /ood !re1 b w5t 9 & gratefully ackn[l$g$ ! p[] ( ,israel's ,god1 & urg$ ! prophet to receive ! pres5t he _h br\ght4 ,?is1 ! latt] absolutely decl9$1 & 9 spite ( ,naaman's urg5cy1 p]si/$ 9 8 refusal4 ,b "o ?+ ! grateful soldi] 0 resolv$ to h4 ,if ,eli%a w\ld n accept 8 pres5ts1 he c\ld n dep>t f a l& :]e he _h receiv$ s great a b5efit )\t two mules' burd5 ( its hall[$ e>?1 = ! con/ruction1 probably1 ( an alt> to ,jehovah4 ,b "h a difficulty occurr$ to him4 ,if he became a s]vant ( ,jehovah1 h[ c\ld he g to ! h\se ( ,rimmon#chi1 & b[ be=e ! ,syrian god8 ,eli%a's simple reply 01 ,g 9 peace1 & he w5t 8 way 7#b ,k4 v4 #a-bj74 ,! g5]\s conduct1 h[ev]1 ( 8 ma/] _h n escap$ ! notice ( ,gehazi1 ! att5dant ( ,eli%a1 & ! ,syrian _h n gone any great di/ance :5 he ran aft] 8 *>iot4 ,naaman disc]n$ him hurry+ along ! road1 & alight+ enquir$ if all 0 well4 ,all 0 well1 ! o!r repli$2 b already !re _h come to 8 ma/] f ,m\nt ,ephraim1 two "y m5 ( ! sons ( ! prophets1 = :om he solicit$ a tal5t ( silv]1 & two *anges ( raim5t4 ,! g5]\s ,syrian press$ ^u him two tal5ts & two *anges ( raim5t1 & s5t two ( 8 ret9ue to be> !m to a secret place1 :5ce ,gehazi remov$ !m into ! h\se1 & !n pres5t$ himself be=e 8 ma/]1 d5y+1 :5 que/ion$1 t he _h gone any:]e4 ,b ! prophet _h m>k$ 8 wick$ness4 ,8 he>t _h gone aft] him ! :ole :ile1 & ) righte\s /]nness he n[ pron\nc$ ^u him ! awful puni%m5t f :i* ,naaman _h j be5 deliv]$2 & he w5t out ( 8 pres5ce a lep] z :ite z sn[ 7#b ,k4 v4 #bg74 ,eli%a is next f\nd at ,j]i*o4 ,"h ! habitation ( ! sons ( ! prophets _h become s small1 t !y desir$ to con/ruct a new dwell+ ne> ! ,jordan4 ,accompani$ by ,eli%a !y proce$$ t[>ds ! riv]1 & began to fell trees 9 ! wood :i* l9$ its banks4 ,z !y fell$1 ! head ( an axe1 :i* "o ( !m _h borr[$1 flew (f & sank 9 ! wat]4 ,he appeal$ to ,eli%a1 :o bade a piece ( wood be flung into ! /ream1 :5 ! iron re-appe>$1 & 0 re/or$ to ! borr[] 7#b ,k4 vi4 #a-g74 ,%ortly aft] ?is1 9 spite ( ! cure wr\ght ^u _! g5]al1 ! ,syrians r5ew$ _! m>aud+ incursions1 & ev5 encamp$ 9 spots :i* ! k+ ( ,israel 0 wont to frequ5t4 ,w>n$ by ,eli%a1 ,jehoram 0 on m ?an "o occasion able to escape ! ambuscades laid = him1 :i* s annoy$ ,b5-hadad1 t he ev5 suspect$ trea*]y among 8 own ret9ue4 ,b "o ( 8 s]vants po9t$ to ! true cause4 ,! in=m] 0 no o!r ?an ! heal] ( 8 g5]al ,naaman1 & 8 p[] 0 su* t he c\ld tell ,jehoram ! v words ,b5-hadad utt]$ 9 8 *amb]4 ,!reupon ! k+ ( ,syria s5t horses & *>iots1 & a consid]able =ce to ,do?an#cij1 #f miles nor? ( ,sam>ia1 to capture ,eli%a4 ,! ,syrian =ces completely surr\nd$ ! village1 & ! prophet's s]vant came runn+ 91 cry+1 ,alas6 my ma/]1 h[ %all we d8 ,eli%a calm$ 8 fe>s ) ! assurance t !y :i* 7 ) !m 7 m ?an !y :i* 7 ) ! foe1 & ! eyes ( ! "y man be+ op5$ he 0 enabl$ to disc]n ! hill1 on :i* ! village 0 built1 fill$ ) horses & *>iots ( fire ready to protect 8 ma/]4 ,at ! same mom5t ! ,syrian =ces 7 smitt5 ) bl9dness1 & 7 easily l$ away to ,sam>ia2 nor 7 _! eyes op5$ till !y f\nd !mselves 9 ! pres5ce ( ,jehoram4 ,! fir/ impulse ( ! k+ ( ,israel 0 to put !m to dea?4 ,b ,eli%a dissuad$ him f su* unwor?y conduct1 & ! m5 7 s5t back to ,b5-hadad1 :o drew (f 8 army1 & = a :ile desi/$ f ! invasion 7#b ,k4 vi4 #h-bd74 ,b ! ,syrian k+ c\ld n long brook su* a humiliat+ repulse4 ,mu/]+1 !re=e1 all 8 troops1 he w5t up & besieg$ ,sam>ia1 ,b4,c4 #hib1 = a space ( #c ye>s1 dur+ :i* p]iod ! inhabitants 7 r$uc$ to ! dire/ extremities4 ,two mo!rs ev5 agre$ to boil _! *ildr5 = food 7,comp4 ,deut4 xxviii4 #ec1 #eg74 ,"o actually did s1 b ! o!r hid h] *ild le/ x %\ld suff] su* an awful fate4 ,?is /ory 0 told ,jehoram1 z he "o day pass$ by on ! city wall1 & 9 tok5 ( sorr[ he put on sackclo? b5ea? 8 arm\r4 ,b deem+ ,eli%a 9 "s way culpable = ! nation's disa/]s1 he ?reat5$ to take away 8 life1 & s5t a mess5g] to ! prophet's h\se1 :]e he sat surr\nd$ by ! eld]s ( ! city1 to c>ry x into execution4 ,be=e h[ev] ! mess5g]'s feet _h t\*$ ! ?re%old1 ,eli%a1 w>n$ ( 8 dang]1 _h comm&$ t he %\ld be held fa/4 ,at ?is mom5t ,jehoram himself also ent]$1 lean+ on ! h& ( "o ( 8 (fic]s4 ,?is evil1 he bur/ =?1 is f ,jehovah2 :y %\ld ,i wait on ,jehovah any m8 7,comp4 ,job xxi4 #ae2 ,mal4 iii4 #ad74 ,to :i* ! prophet repli$1 ,he> ! ^w ( ,jehovah2 to-morr[ ab\t ?is "t %all a measure ( f9e fl\r be sold = a %ekel1 & two measures ( b>ley = a %ekel1 9 ! gate ( ,sam>ia4 ,nay1 int]pos$ ! royal (fic]1 if ,jehovah w\ld make w9d[s 9 heav51 ?is c\ld n be4 ,x w1 repli$ ,eli%a2 ?\ ?yself %alt see x ) ?9e eyes1 b %alt n eat a morsel !re( 7#b ,k4 vii4 #b74 ,^! m>vell\s & prophetic words 7 fully v]ifi$4 ,9 ! twilight ( ! selfsame ev5+ f\r lep]s :o 7 wont to take _! place at ! gate ( ! city1 despair+ ( life1 resolv$ to ent] ! ,syrian camp1 & brave _! fate4 ,rea*+ ! edge ( ! encampm5t1 to _! great surprise !y f\nd no man !re4 ,al>m$ by a my/]i\s noise ( *>iots1 horses1 & a great ho/1 ! ,syrians _h conclud$ t ! k+s ( ! ,hittites & ,egyptians _h come to ! aid ( ! beleagu]$ city1 & _h ha/ily fl$1 leav+ _! camp & ev]y?+ 9 x j z x 04 ,amid/ ! deep5+ gloom ! lep]s ent]$ a t5t1 satiat$ ! pangs ( hung]1 & !n secretly hid a quantity ( silv]1 gold1 & raim5t4 ,ent]+ a second !y did ! same1 & !n fe>+ h>m if !y conceal$ su* joy\s news1 !y ha/ily return$ to ,sam>ia1 & ann\nc$ to ! w>d] at ! b>r$ gate 7#b ,k4 vii4 #aj7 t !y _h visit$ ! ,syrian camp1 & f\nd no?+ b horses ti$1 & asses ti$1 & ! t5ts z !y 74 ,! w>d] c>ri$ ! news to 8 *ief1 & he communicat$ x to ! k+'s h\sehold4 ,?\gh x 0 midnight ,jehoram 0 r\s$1 & in=m$ ( ! /range news4 ,fe>ful ( a plot to draw ! ,israelites away f ! city1 he ord]$ two horsem5 to reconnoitre & discov] :e!r x 0 really true4 ,!y made _! way t[>ds ! ,jordan1 & f\nd ! road fill$ ) g>m5ts & vessels1 :i* ! ,syrians _h flung away 9 _! precipitate flight4 ,_! return ) ?is welcome news r\s$ ! :ole city4 ,/>v+ & emaciat$1 ! entire population ru%$ =? to ! gate1 & !nce made _! way to ! ,syrian camp4 ,to pres]ve "s degree ( ord]1 ! k+ entru/$ ! comm& ( ! gate to ! (fic] :o _h sc(f$ at ! prophecy ( ,eli%a1 b s great 0 ! press & confusion t he 0 trodd5 to dea? by ! excit$ cr[d1 & be=e ev5+ ! words ( ! prophet _h be5 fulfill$ to ! lett]4 ,two measures ( b>ley 7 sold = a %ekel1 & a measure ( f9e fl\r = a %ekel1 & ,sam>ia 0 deliv]$ 7#b ,k4 vii4 #ag-bj74 ,,k+doms ,,( ,,judah ,,& ,,israel4 ,,"p ,,iii4 ,r5ewal ( mutual ho/ilities2 decl9e ( bo? k+doms be=e ! p[] ( ! ,assyrian ,empire4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,accession ,,( ,,jehu4 #b ,,k+s ,,viii4-,x4 ,b4,c4 #hhd4 ,,aft] ?is signal discomfiture ,b5-hadad return$ to ,damascus1 & be=e long lay pro/rate ) 8 la/ illness4 ,at ?is "t ,eli%a 0 pres5t 9 ! city1 & ! k+ be+ in=m$ ( x1 s5t ,,hazael1 an (fic] 9 high position at 8 c\rt1 to enquire :e!r he %\ld recov] ( 8 disease4 ,) #dj camels' burd5 ( ! *oice/ products ( ! ,syrian capital1 ,hazael pres5t$ himself be=e ! prophet1 & pref]r$ 8 reque/ 9 ! mo/ humble tones4 ,eli%a repli$ t 8 ma/] might inde$ recov]1 b yet t he w\ld n4 ,wond]+ at ^! ambigu\s words1 ,hazael fix$ ^u him a long & se>*+ glance1 & ! prophet bur/ into te>s4 ,:y weepe? my "l8 enquir$ ! o!r4 ,& ,eli%a1 :o saw 9 him ! de/9$ successor ( ,b5-hadad1 repli$1 ,because ,i "k ! evil t ?\ wilt d unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel2 _! /rongholds wilt ?\ set on fire1 & _! "y m5 wilt ?\ slay ) ! sword1 & wilt da% _! *ildr51 & rip up _! wom5 ) *ild4 ,b su* a future _h no sorr[ = 8 li/5]1 x 0 only too good to expect4 ,:at is ?y s]vant1 he repli$1 dog t he is#cia1 t he %\ld d ?is great ?+8 ,! prophet1 )\t mak+ any rem>k1 simply ann\nc$ ! message ,elijah _h long ago be5 bidd5 to deliv]1 ,jehovah ha? %[$ me1 said he1 t ?\ %alt be k+ ov] ,syria 7#b ,k4 viii4 #g-ac74 ,) ^! my/]i\s words s\nd+ 9 8 e>s ,hazael return$ to 8 ma/]1 & told him b ! half ( ! prophet's answ]4 ,t day 0 ! la/ ( ,b5-hadad's life4 ,on ! morr[ he 0 f\nd suffocat$ ) a ?ick clo? dipp$ 9 wat] spread ^u 8 face4 ,:e!r or no ,hazael's h& _h done ! de$1 8 pa? 0 n[ cle>#cib1 & he m\nt$ ! ,syrian ?rone#cib;a4 ,mean:ile !re _h be5 *anges 9 ! k+dom ( ,judah4 ,aft] an unsuccessful attempt to quell a rebellion ( 8 vassal1 ! k+ ( ,edom 7#b ,k4 viii4 #bj2 #b ,*r4 xxi4 #h-aj2 see ,g54 xxvii4 #dj71 ,jehoram di$1 & 0 succe$$ by ,,ahaziah1 ,b4,c4 #hhe1 ! issue ( 8 fa!r's ill-/>r$ m>riage ) ! daught] ( ,jezebel4 ,true to ! traditions ( 8 "m1 he signaliz$ 8 accession by ! grosse/ idolatries 7#b ,*r4 xxii4 #c71 b soon1 l 8 rival ! k+ ( ,israel1 began to feel ! h& ( ! new mon>* ( ,syria1 :o _h already made an attempt to recov] ! /ronghold ( ,ramo?-gilead4 ,9 intimate alliance ! two k+s n[ cross$ ! ,jordan to def5d ! place1 & an engagem5t ensu+1 ,jehoram 0 sev]ely w\nd$1 & =c$ to return to ,jezreel1 :i!r also ,ahaziah foll[$ him 7#b ,k4 ix4 #bh1 #bi74 ,dur+ _! abs5ce ,eli%a1 kn[+ t ! "t 0 n[ come = ! doom$ de/ruction ( ,ahab's family1 s5t a "y man1 "o ( ! 8sons ( ! prophets0 to ,ramo?-gilead1 ) a horn ( oil & a commission to look out & ano9t ,,jehu ! son ( ,jeho%aphat1 ! son ( ,nim%i1 k+ ov] ,israel4 ,z "o ( ,ahab's gu>ds1 ,jehu1 9 company ) ,bidk>1 _h ridd5 beh9d 8 ma/] to ! fatal plot ( ,nabo?'s v9ey>d1 & he>d ! t]rible w>n+ ( ,elijah aga9/ 8 murd]] 7#b ,k4 ix4 #be74 ,s9ce !n1 he _h ris5 to a position ( "s importance1 & 0 n[ well kn[n = 8 vehem5ce & activity1 z well z 8 rapid1 furi\s driv+4 ,accord+ to 8 in/ructions ! "y disciple ( ! prophets w5t to ,ramo?-gilead1 & f9d+ ,jehu seat$ 9 ! mid/ ( 8 (fic]s1 intimat$ t he _h an err& = 8 e> alone4 ,toge!r ! two retir$ to an inn] *amb]1 & !re ! y\? hav+ p\r$ ! oil on ,jehu's head1 & ann\nc$ ! ,div9e ,w t he %\ld be k+ ov] ,israel1 & utt]ly ext]m9ate ! :ole family ( ,ahab1 op5$ ! door & fl$4 ,%ortly aft]w>ds ,jehu came =?1 & rejo9$ 8 comrades1 :o eag]ly enquir$ ! purport ( ! mad fell['s visit4 ,at fir/ he tri$ to evade ! "q1 b soon reveal$ all t ! o!r _h said4 ,in/antly ! en?usiasm ( 8 he>]s 0 k9dl$4 ,recognis+ ! tru? ( ! prophetic call1 !y ?rew (f ea* man 8 g>m5t1 & plac+ ,jehu on a rude ?rone or c>pet ( /ate1 blew ! trumpets1 & %\t$ ,jehu is k+4 ,!n1 = ev]y?+ dep5d$ on ! spe$ ( 8 movem5ts1 )\t los+ a mom5t ,jehu drove 8 *>iot t[>ds ! =ds ( ,jordan1 & !nce direct to ,jezreel4 ,f ! t[]#cic ( ! latt] city ! wat*man obs]v$ 8 hurry+ *>iot1 & ann\nc$ ! fact to ,jehoram1 :o /raightway s5t a horseman to enquire1 ,is x peace8 ,! crafty conspirator deta9$ ! mess5g]4 ,!n a second horseman 0 despat*$1 & he too 0 deta9$4 ,by ?is "t ! wat*man 0 bett] able to di/+ui% ! advanc+ *>iote]1 & pron\nc$ him to be no o!r ?an ,jehu1 ! son ( ,nim%i4 ,!reupon ! *>iot ( ! k+ ( ,israel 0 made ready1 & ) ,ahaziah1 k+ ( ,judah1 he set out to meet him1 probably expect+ tid+s ( ! ,syrian w>4 ,b he 0 quickly & t]ribly undeceiv$4 ,8 "q1 ,is x peace1 ,jehu8 0 met by a furi\s d5unciation ( ! idolatries ( 8 "m ,jezebel1 & 9 an in/ant div9+ 8 dang]1 he turn$ 8 *>iot t[>ds ,jezreel4 ,b at t mom5t ,jehu drew a b[ ) 8 full /r5g?1 & %ot him to ! he>t4 ,:ile he paus$ to *>ge ,bidk> to take up 8 corpse & fl+ x into ! portion ( ,nabo?1 ,ahaziah1 pursu$ by 8 soldi]s1 fl$ d[n ! we/w>d pla9 t[>ds ,be?-gan1 or ! village ( ,engannim#cid1 b 0 ov]tak51 & w\nd$1 & di$ at ,megiddo1 :i!r he manag$ to escape4 ,jehu's next /ep 0 to make = ,jezreel4 ,"h ,jezebel1 ! que5-"m1 /ill reta9$ h] influ5ce1 & he>+ ( ! approa* ( ! conspirator1 %e resolv$ to confront him 9 p]son4 ,aft] ! ,ori5tal fa%ion1 %e tir$ h] head & pa9t$ h] eyes ) antimony1 &1 z ,jehu pass$ b5ea? ! palace1 cri$ out f ! lattic$ w9d[1 ,_h ,zimri peace1 :o slew 8 ma/]#cie8 ,on t ,jehu look$ up1 & call$ al\d1 ,:o is on my side8 :o8 & two or ?ree eunu*s look+ out1 he bade !m ?r[ h] d[n2 & !y ?rew h] d[n be=e 8 *>iot1 & h] blood 0 spr9kl$ p>tly on ! palace-wall & p>tly on 8 horses1 :ile ) m]ciless sev]ity he trode h] und]foot4 ,!n he ent]$ ! palace1 & ate & drank4 ,b rememb]+ ! fall5 que51 he comm&$ t %e %\ld be buri$4 ,8 mess5g]s w5t =? to execute 8 comm&s1 b :5 !y rea*$ ! op5 space be=e ! city walls1 !y f\nd no?+ b h] skull1 & feet1 & ! palm ( h] h&s4 ,! dogs1 :i* pr[l ab\t ! /reets ( ,ea/]n cities1 _h dev\r$ all ! re/1 & ?us fulfill$ ! words ( ,elijah1 ,9 ! portion ( ,jezreel %all dogs eat ! fle% ( ,jezebel 7#b ,k4 ix4 #cf74 ,! ?\ghts ( ! conqu]or n[ turn$ t[>ds ,sam>ia4 ,"h resid$ ! sons & gr&sons ( ,ahab to ! numb] ( #gj p]sons4 ,to ! eld]s ( ! city1 !re=e1 he wrote lett]s1 bidd+ !m select ! be/ & meete/ ( _! ma/]'s sons1 set him on 8 fa!r's ?rone1 & fight = _! ma/]'s h\se4 ,?is proposition t]rifi$ ! s]vile eld]s1 & !y repli$ t !y _h no idea ( sett+ up a rival k+1 & 7 p]fectly ready to submit 9 all ?+s to ! usurp]'s w4 ,on ?is1 ,jehu wrote a second lett]1 propos+ z a te/ ( _! fidelity1 t !y %\ld s5d to ,jezreel on ! next day ! heads ( ! #gj desc5dants ( ,ahab1 & !n repair ?i!r !mselves4 ,8 comm&s 7 duly execut$1 ! #gj heads 7 s5t to ,jezreel1 & by ,jehu's comm& plac$ 9 two heaps at ! entrance ( ! gate1 :]e !y rema9$ all night4 ,9 ! morn+ ! usurp] w5t =?1 & ackn[l$g$ to ! awe-/ruck cr[d t he _h conspir$ aga9/ 8 ma/]1 b ?rew ! blame ( ! slaught] ( ,ahab's desc5dants on _! gu>dians at ,sam>ia1 :o _h ?us fulfill$ ! words ( ,elijah4 ,he !n proce$$ to ext]m9ate all ! acqua9tance ( ,ahab at ,jezreel1 ! (fic]s ( 8 c\rt1 & ! hi]>*y ( ,a%t>o?1 & f9ally set out 9 p]son = ,sam>ia 7#b ,k4 x4 #ab74 ,on ! road1 he fir/ met #db sons or nephews ( ! late k+ ( ,judah1 & discov]+ :o !y 71 direct$ t !y too %\ld be put to dea? at ! ,well ( ! ,%e>+-,h\se1 betwe5 ,jezreel & ,sam>ia4 ,a little fur!r on he enc\nt]$ ,jehonadab ! son ( ,re*ab1 ( ! race ( ! ,k5ites1 :o _h b\nd 8 desc5dants#cif to dr9k no w9e1 to build no h\ses1 to s[ no se$1 nei!r to plant nor possess v9ey>ds1 b to adh]e to ! old nomadic life & dwell 9 t5ts 7,j]4 xxxv4 #f1 #g74 ,is ?9e he>t "r1 z my he>t is ) ?y he>t8 exclaim$ ,jehu1 :5 he saw him4 ,! o!r assur$ him t x 01 & 0 bidd5 !reupon to asc5d 8 *>iot & come & see 8 zeal = ,jehovah4 ,?us side by side ! two drove into ! city1 :]e ! but*]y ( ,ahab's relatives 0 r5ew$1 till none 7 left rema9+4 ,b ?is 0 only prep>atory to ano!r & /ill great] bl[4 ,conv5+ an assembly ( ! p1 ,jehu ann\nc$ 8 int5tion ( inaugurat+ ! wor%ip ( ,baal on a scale ( ! greate/ magnific5ce2 ,ahab1 said he1 s]v$ ,baal a little1 b ,jehu %all s]ve him mu*4 ,!n1 "u pa9 ( dea?1 he comm&$ ! entire hi]>*y ( ,baal & all 8 wor%ipp]s ?r\gh\t ,israel to assemble 9 ! great temple1 :i* ,ahab _h built 9 hon\r ( ?is god 7#a ,k4 xvi4 #cb74 ,on ! appo9t$ day !y came1 & ! build+ 0 fill$ f end to end4 ,! sacr$ ve/m5ts1 probably ( :ite l951 7 br\ght =?1 ! wor%ipp]s array$ 9 !m1 ! temple cle>$ ( any *ance wor%ipp]s ( ,jehovah1 & !n ,jehu & ,jehonadab ent]$1 & ! k+ himself (f]$ ! burnt-(f]+4 ,he _h h>dly end$1 :5 eighty tru/y w>riors1 :o _h secretly receiv$ _! ord]s1 ru%$ 91 & comm5c$ an indiscrim9ate slaught] ( ! un>m$ & helpless assembly4 ,! huge image ( ,baal 0 brok51 ! small] images burnt1 & ! temple itself conv]t$ to ! base/ uses 7#b ,k4 x4 #bf1 #bg74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,a?aliah ,,& ,,joa%4 ,,dea? ,,( ,,eli%a4 #b ,,k+s ,,xi4-,,xiv4 #b ,,*r4 ,,xxii4 ,,xxiii4 ,b4,c4 #hhd-hci4 ,,?us1 aft] sc5es hi!rto unp>allel$ 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*os5 ,nation1 ,jehu e/abli%$ himself ^u ! ?rone1 & reign$ upw>ds ( #bh ye>s4 ,^? ye>s are almo/ a blank to u4 ,all we "k is1 t ?\gh comm5d$ = ! de/ruction ( ,ahab's wor?less dyna/y1 & assur$ t 8 desc5dants to ! f\r? g5]ation %\ld sit ^u ! ?rone1 he p]si/$ 9 walk+ 9 ! ways ( ,j]oboam1 & reta9$ ! old calf-wor%ip at ,dan & ,be!l4 ,b 8 reign 0 n a peaceful "o4 ,! ,"l began to cut ,israel %ort1 ,hazael attack$ 8 k+dom1 & ravag$ ! t]ritories ( ! tribes ea/ ( ! ,jordan 7#b ,k4 x4 #cc74 ,mean:ile simil> sc5es ( ext]m9ation _h be5 enact$ ev5 9 ! s\!rn k+dom ( ,judah4 ,on ! dea? ( ,ahaziah1 ,b4,c4 #hhd1 ,,a?aliah1 ! que5-"m1 :o _h probably be5 entru/$ ) ! royal functions dur+ 8 abs5ce at ,jezreel1 resolv$ to seize ! supreme p[]1 & = ?is purpose put to dea? all ! memb]s ( ! royal h\se :o _h n already p]i%$ by ! sword ( ,jehu4 ,f ! g5]al massacre ,,joa%1 ! infant son ( ,ahaziah1 alone escap$1 & 0 conceal$ by 8 aunt ,jeho%eba1 wife ( ,jehoiada ! high-prie/1 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l = ! space ( #f ye>s 7#b ,*r4 xxii4 #aa1 #ab74 ,dur+ ?is p]iod ! usurpation ( ,a?aliah 0 endur$1 b 9 ! sev5? ye> 7,b4,c4 #hgh7 h] =eign practices hav+ probably disgu/$ ! nation1 ! high-prie/ deem$ x an auspici\s mom5t to br+ ab\t a *ange4 ,ga!r+ r\nd him all ! support]s ( ! family ( ,david1 he plac$ a l>ge =ce ( prie/s & ,levites 9 ?ree b&s at ! entrances ( ! ,temple1 & arm$ ! 8capta9s ( hundr$s0 ) ! consecrat$ spe>s & %ields plac$ !re by ,david4 ,!n be=e !m & a numb] ( ! p :o fav\r$ 8 design1 he br\ght out ! infant ,joa%1 & 9 ! pres5ce ( all publicly cr[n$ & ano9t$ him1 & pres5t$ him ) a copy ( ! ,law4 ,! noise ( ! p rea*$ ! e>s ( ! que5-"m1 & %e came into ! ,temple only to see h] gr&son already plac$ on a rais$ ?rone1 & inve/$ ) regal functions4 ,jehoiada _h giv5 /rict ord]s t %e %\ld n be put to dea? )9 ! sacr$ enclosure1 & cry+ treason1 %e 0 hurri$ f ! ranges1 & sla9 at ! entrance ( ! ,horse-,gate by ! royal palace 7#b ,k4 xi4 #d-af2 #b ,*r4 xxiii4 #ab-ae74 ,a cov5ant 0 !n solemnly ratifi$ betwe5 ! k+1 high-prie/1 & p1 by :i* !y b\nd !mselves to be fai?ful to ,jehovah1 & 9 pro( !re( attack$ ! temple ( ,baal1 :i* ,a?aliah _h built1 slew its att5dant prie/ ,mattan1 & broke d[n ! alt>s & images4 ,dur+ ! lifetime ( 8 ag$ c\nsellor1 ! y\?ful sov]eign rul$ 8 k+dom prud5tly1 & 0 bless$ ) a l>ge measure ( prosp]ity4 ,9 ! #bcrd ye> ( 8 reign he comm5c$ a complete repair ( ! ,temple1 :i* _h suff]$ mu* dur+ ! late usurpation4 ,mess5g]s 7 dispat*$ ?r\gh\t 8 dom9ions to levy contributions = ! "w1 :i* 7 will+ly be/[$ bo? by pr9ces & p4 ,b on ! dea? ( ! high-prie/1 at ! advanc$ age ( #acj ye>s1 a *ange came ov] ! policy & "* ( ! k+4 ,at ! sugge/ion ( ! pr9ces ( ,judah1 ! wor%ip ( ,baal & ,a%t>o? 0 reviv$1 & ! s]vice ( ,jehovah neglect$4 ,prophets 7 s5t to rebuke ! k+ = ?is apo/asy1 b _! prote/s 7 unavail+4 ,"o ( !m1 ,,ze*>iah1 ! son ( ! late high-prie/1 z a p5alty = 8 bold outspok5 hone/y1 0 /on$ to dea? betwe5 ! ,holy ,place & ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+#cig 7,matt4 xxiii4 #ce74 ,8 la/ words1 ! ,"l look ^u x & require x1 7 spe$ily fulfill$4 ,! ye> _h n end$ be=e ! ,syrian army comm&$ by ,hazael appe>$ be=e ,j]usalem 7#b ,k4 xii4 #ag74 ,x _h lately be5 successful aga9/ ! ,phili/9e city ( ,ga?1 & n[1 ?\gh small 9 numb]s1 0 able to defeat a l>ge army ( ,judah1 & 0 only prevail$ ^u to dep>t by be+ p]mitt$ to c>ry away to ,damascus all ! votive (f]+s & mu* ( ! ,temple treasures4 ,nor 0 ,joa% de/9$ long to survive ?is disgrace4 ,afflict$ ) a sev]e illness1 probably 9 consequ5ce ( w\nds receiv$ 9 ! late engagem5t1 he 0 sudd5ly attack$ by two ( 8 s]vants1 & sla9 9 8 b$ 9 ! =tress ( ,millo1 ,b4,c4 #hci 7#b ,k4 xii4 #bj1 #ba2 #b ,*r4 xxiv4 #bf74 ,9 addition to _! victories ov] ! ,phili/9es1 ! ,syrians "u ,hazael _h be5 equally successful aga9/ ! k+ ( ,israel1 ,,jehoahaz1 ! son ( ,jehu1 r$uc+ him to su* a dep? ( subjection1 t he 0 compell$ to limit 8 army to #ej horsem51 #aj *>iots1 & #aj1jjj infantry4 ,aft] an +lori\s reign1 he bequea!d 8 ?rone to 8 son ,,jehoa% or ,,joa%1 ,b4,c4 #hda1 :o 9 spite ( ! w>n+s ! nation _h already receiv$1 p]si/$ 9 practis+ idolatry4 ,dur+ 8 reign ! ag$ prophet ,eli%a fell sick1 & ,jehoa% w5t to 8 h\se & wept ov] him 9 ! same words t ,eli%a himself _h us$1 :5 he beheld ,elijah c>ri$ up into heav51 say+1 ,o my fa!r1 my fa!r1 ! *>iot ( ,israel1 & ! horsem5 !re(6 ,b o!r ?\ghts ?an ! prophet's approa*+ end fill$ ! he>ts ( bo?4 ,hazael 0 cutt+ ,israel %ort1 & ravag+ ! c\ntry f> & ne>4 ,! ag$ prophet bade ! k+ op5 ! w9d[ ea/w>d t[>ds ! hat$ c\ntry1 & place an arr[ on ! /r+ ( 8 b[4 ,!n1 lay+ 8 own h&s ^u ! k+'s h&s1 he bade him %oot1 & z ! %aft sp$ f ! /r+1 he foll[$ x ) ! prophetic bless+1 ! arr[ ( ! ,"l's deliv]ance1 & ! arr[ ( deliv]ance f ,syria1 ?\ %alt smite ! ,syrians 9 ,aphek till ?\ ha/ consum$ !m4 ,at ! prophet's comm& ! k+ next took ! arr[s & smote !m on ! gr\nd ?ree times1 & !n /ay$4 ,b he did x ) no _s or en]gy1 & ! victories he might h a*iev$ 7 limit$ to ?ree 7#b ,k4 xiii4 #ad-ai74 ,%ortly aft]w>ds ,eli%a di$1 b 8 wond]-work+ p[] 0 n to cease ) 8 life4 ,he _h n be5 long laid 9 ! tomb :5 m>aud+ b&s ( ! ,moabites invad$ ! l&4 ,a dead man 0 ab\t to be buri$ 9 ! cemet]y1 :i* conta9$ ! prophet's sepul*re4 ,see+ ! b& ( spoil]s ! m\rn]s ha/ily ?ru/ ! corpse into ! receptacle :]e ! prophet lay1 & no soon] did x t\* 8 rema9s ?an ! man reviv$ & /ood ^u 8 feet4 ,! victories1 h[ev]1 :i* ,eli%a _h promis$ 7 realis$4 ,?ree times 0 ,jehoa% enabl$ to triumph ov] ! ,syrian armies1 & recov]$ ! cities :i* ! ,israelites _h lo/ 9 previ\s w>s 7#b ,k4 xiii4 #be74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,amaziah ,,& ,,j]oboam ,,ii4 ,,era ,,( ,,jonah4 #b ,,k+s ,,xiv4 ,,jonah ,i4-,,iv4 ,b4,c4 #hdj-geh4 ,,mean:ile ,,amaziah _h succe$$ to ! ?rone ( ,judah4 ,8 fir/ c>e aft] 8 accession 0 to puni% ! murd]]s ( 8 fa!r1 :i* he did ) unusual l5ity1 sp>+ _! *ildr51 9 accordance ) ! true _s ( ! ,mosaic law 7,deut4 xxiv4 #af2 ,ezek4 xviii4 #d1 #bj74 ,he next resolv$ to take v5geance on ! revolt$ ,edomites1 & = ?is purpose summon$ to 8 /&>d #cjj1jjj ( ,judah1 &1 at ! rate ( #ajj silv] tal5ts1 hir$ #ajj1jjj ( ,israel 7#b ,*r4 xxv4 #f74 ,w>n$1 h[ev]1 by a prophet aga9/ lead+ any ( ! idolatr\s ,israelites into battle among/ 8 own =ces1 he 0 induc$ to dismiss 8 m]c5>ies1 :o return$ home 9 great ang]4 ,) 8 own army he !n m>*$ aga9/ ! ,edomites1 & defeat$ !m ) great slaught] 9 ! ,valley ( ,salt1 s\? ( ! ,dead ,sea1 captur+ also _! rocky =tress-capital ,petra or ,sela1 & fl++ #aj1jjj ( 8 captives headlong f _! native cliffs4 ,b ) /range p]v]sity he n[ set up 9 ,j]usalem ! idols ( ! v nation he _h j subdu$1 & paid !m religi\s hon\rs 7#b ,*r4 xxv4 #ad74 ,= ?is apo/asy a prophet ?reat5$ him ) spe$y v5geance1 & mis=tunes quickly ?ick5$ ar\nd him4 ,! ,israelite m]c5>ies1 9 rev5ge = ! loss ( booty !y _h su/a9$1 on _! way homew>ds ravag$ _m ( ! t[ns ( ,judah4 ,sm>t+ "u ?is insult ,amaziah 0 fooli% en\gh to *all5ge 8 rival1 ! k+ ( ,israel1 to battle4 ,jehoa% repli$ by ! contemptu\s p>able ( ! ,?i/le & ! ,c$>1 & bade ,amaziah n provoke a conte/4 ,! o!r1 h[ev]1 w\ld n yield1 & ! rival armies met at ,be?-%eme%#cih1 on ! bord]s ( ,dan & ,phili/ia1 & ! m5 ( ,judah 7 utt]ly defeat$4 ,jehoa% ev5 took 8 rival prison]1 & convey$ him z a captive to ,j]usalem1 ! walls ( :i* he broke d[n on ! side ne>e/ to 8 own k+dom to ! ext5t ( #djj cubits1 & aft] rifl+ ! ,temple ( its treasures & exact+ ho/ages return$ to ,sam>ia4 ,%ortly aft] ?is1 h[ev]1 he di$1 & bequea!d 8 ?rone to 8 son ,,j]oboam ,,ii41 ,b4,c4 #hbe1 :ile ,amaziah surviv$ him #ae ye>s1 at ! close ( :i* p]iod a conspiracy 0 =m$ aga9/ him1 f :i* he fl$ to ,la*i%1 :]e he 0 assass9at$1 & 0 succe$$ by 8 son ,,az>iah or ,,uzziah1 ,b4,c4 #haj 7#b ,k4 xiv4 #ai1 #bj74 ,! reign ( ,j]oboam ,,ii4 :i* la/$ #da ye>s#cii1 0 ! mo/ prosp]\s ! k+dom ( ,israel _h ev] kn[n4 ,! new k+ did n simply cont5t himself ) repell+ ! attacks ( ! ,syrian invad]s1 b c>ri$ ! w> into _! own c\ntry1 captur$ _! capital ,damascus1 & recov]$ all ! old dom9ion ( ,israel f ,hama? to ! ,dead ,sea1 toge!r ) ! t]ritory ( ,moab & ,ammon4 ,^! successes _h be5 pr$ict$ 7#b ,k4 xiv4 #be7 by ! e>lie/ ( ! prophets1 ^: writ+s z well z words h come d[n to u1 ,,jonah1 ! son ( ,amittai1 ( ,ga?-heph] 9 ,zebulun4 ,! idolatries1 h[ev]1 ( ! k+ call$ =? ! prote/s ( ,,hosea1 a prophet ( unc]ta9 tribe & bir?-place 7,hos4 i4 #a71 & ,,amos1 a h]dsman ( ,tekoa#djj 7,am4 i4 #a74 ,^? ( ,amos 7 ke5ly res5t$ by ,amaziah ! high-prie/ ( ,be!l 7,am4 vii4 #aj71 & he report$ him to ! k+ z hav+ pr$ict$ ! de/ruction ( ! royal h\se & ! captivity ( ! nation 7,am4 vii4 #aa-ag71 :i*1 ?\gh n fulfill$ 9 8 reign1 7 only def]r$#dja4 ,,az>iah or ,,uzziah1 ! new k+ ( ,judah1 reta9$ ! sceptre = upw>ds ( #eb ye>s1 & 0 successful 9 sev]al w>like exp$itions4 ,he subjugat$ ! ,phili/9es1 & dismantl$ ,ga? & ,a%dod1 r$uc$ ! ,arabians & ,mehunims to ob$i5ce1 & recov]$ ,ela?1 ! fam\s port on ! ,r$ ,sea 7#b ,*r4 xxvi4 #b1 #g74 ,he also improv$ ! int]nal res\rces ( 8 k+dom1 re/or$ ! =tifications ( ,j]usalem1 built milit>y eng9es1 & e/abli%$ a p[]ful army4 ,moreov] he devot$ himself to ! enc\ragem5t & protection ( husb&ry1 build+ t[]s & wells = 8 num]\s h]ds 9 ! l[ c\ntry & 9 ! pla9s1 & gr[+ v9es on ! t]races ( ! m\nta9s 7#b ,*r4 xxvi4 #i-ae74 ,b 9 ! h\r ( prosp]ity 8 he>t 0 lift$ up to 8 de/ruction4 ,assum+ prie/ly functions1 he ent]$ ! ,holy ,place 9 ! ,temple = ! purpose ( (f]+ inc5se on ! ,gold5 ,alt>4 ,?is flagrant violation ( ! ,law 0 resolutely oppos$ by ! high-prie/ ,az>iah & o!rs ( ! ,levitical body1 & drew d[n ^u ! k+ signal puni%m5t4 ,z he /ood c5s] 9 h& by ! ,alt>1 ! leprosy rose up 9 8 =ehead1 & he hurri$ 9 al>m f ! sacr$ enclosure4 ,he 0 n[ incapable ( dis*>g+ ! regal functions#djb1 & till ! day ( 8 dea? liv$ 9 a sep>ate h\se1 :ile ,jo?am 8 son 0 entru/$ ) ! reg5cy1 & ev5tually succe$$ him ,b4,c4 #geh 7#b ,k4 xv4 #e2 #b ,*r4 xxvi4 #af-bb74 ,mean:ile ! great ,empire1 de/9$ to be ! in/rum5t ( puni%+ ! apo/ate k+dom ( ,israel1 0 advanc+ ) gigantic /rides 9 ! pa? ( univ]sal conque/4 ,beyond ! t]ritory ( ! ,syrians! sc\rge ( ,jehu & 8 dyna/y0 ! f> m p[]ful ,empire ( ! ,assyrians1 includ+ ! :ole region wat]$ by ! ,tigris & ,euphrates1 & already augm5t$ by important conque/s 9 ,cappadocia1 ,arm5ia1 & ,babylonia4 ,to ,n9eveh1 its celebrat$ capital1 ! prophet ,,jonah1 already m5tion$1 0 direct$ to g & d5\nce its approa*+ doom1 unless its p rep5t$ ( _! s9s4 ,! prophet %runk f ?is ardu\s commission1 & in/ead ( cross+ ! ,syrian des]t1 w5t d[n to ,joppa1 & !re took %ip = ,t>%i%1 probably ,t>tessus#djc on ! s\!rn coa/ ( ,spa9 7,jon4 i4 #c74 ,b dur+ ! voyage an awful /orm arose1 & 9 _! al>m ! m>9]s ?rew him at 8 own reque/ into ! sea1 :]e a l>ge fi% took him up1 & aft] ?ree days & ?ree nights flung him =? alive on ! dry l& 7,matt4 xii4 #dj1 xvi4 #d2 ,lk4 xi4 #cj74 ,?us miracul\sly deliv]$ he 0 a second "t bidd5 to und]take ! ardu\s j\rney1 & n[ n d>+ to disobey arose & w5t4 ,sudd5ly appe>+ 9 ! mid/ ( ,n9eveh#djd1 clo!d 9 8 r\gh prophet's robe1 he cri$ ?r\gh corridor1 & lane1 & squ>e1 ,yet =ty days1 & ,n9eveh %all be ov]?r[n6 ,8 my/]i\s words fill$ ! he>ts ( all ) fe> & con/]nation1 & be=e long rea*$ ! palace1 :]e ! k+ sat 8on 8 royal ?rone 9 ! great audi5ce-*amb]1 surr\nd$ by all ! pomp & magnific5ce ( 8 c\rt#dje40 ,! words ( ! unkn[n prophet t\*$ ev5 8 he>t1 & he arose f 8 ?rone1 & laid aside 8 robe f him1 & cov]$ himself ) sackclo?1 & sat 9 a%es 7,jon4 iii4 #f74 ,!n he proclaim$ a decree t all 8 p1 f ! greate/ ev5 to ! lea/1 %\ld be cov]$ ) sackclo?1 & t ev5 ! bea/s %\ld be put 9 m\rn+#djf4 ,8 decree 0 obey$1 a fa/ 0 obs]v$1 & ! p ( ,n9eveh1 lay+ aside _! revelry & fea/+1 assum$ ! g>b ( m\rn+1 humbl$ !mselves1 turn$ f _! evil way1 & (f]$ up petitions = m]cy to ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,_! rep5tance 0 accept$1 ,god _h pity on ! great city1 ) its #abj1jjj p]sons t c\ld n disc]n betwe5 _! "r h& & _! left1 & def]r$ ! judgm5t4 ,9 va9 ! prophet sat 9 8 boo? ( wov5 b\ghs1 at ! ea/ side ( ! city1 wait+ = ! doom he _h d5\nc$4 ,9 va9 he compla9$ ( ! def]r+ ( ! puni%m5t4 ,god 0 m m]ciful ?an man1 & = m ?an ano!r c5tury ,n9eveh 0 to /& unh>m$ 7,jon4 iv4 #e-aa74 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,decl9e ,,& ,,captivity ,,( ,,! ,,k+dom ,,( ,,israel4 #b ,,k+s ,,xv4-,,xvii4 ,b4,c4 #ggc-gba4 ,,! dea? ( ,j]oboam ,,ii41 ,b4,c4 #ghc1 0 ! signal = a frightful /ate ( an>*y 9 ! k+dom ( ,israel4 ,at l5g?1 aft] an int]regnum ( #aa ye>s1 ,,za*>iah 8 son succe$$ to ! ?rone 7,b4,c4 #ggc74 ,8 brief reign ( six mon?s s]v$ only to exhibit 8 addiction to idolatr\s practices1 :5 he 0 assass9at$ by ,,%allum1 & ) him ! dyna/y ( ,jehu came to an end4 ,! reign ( ! usurp] 0 brief] /ill4 ,= "o mon? only did he reta9 ! royal p[]1 & !n 0 depos$ 9 8 turn by ,,m5ahem1 ! son ( ,gadi1 ,b4,c4 #ggb4 ,ei!r at ! beg9n+1 or at a some:at lat] p]iod1 dur+ 8 reign ( #aj ye>s1 ! new k+ ord]$ a promiscu\s massacre ( ! inhabitants ( ! c\ntry betwe5 ,tirzah & ,?apsacus1 probably = ! purpose ( inspir+ t]ror into ! he>ts ( _m :o 7 unfav\rable to 8 cause#djg 7#b ,k4 xv4 #ad74 ,a m significant circum/ance dur+ 8 reign 0 ! appe>ance ( ! ,assyrians on ! nor?-ea/]n fronti] ( 8 k+dom4 ,,pul#djh1 k+ ( ,assyria1 hav+ be5 successful 9 8 exp$ition aga9/ ,damascus1 advanc$ also aga9/ ,israel1 & 0 only induc$ to draw (f 8 =ces by a timely gift ( #ajjj tal5ts ( silv]1 :i* ,m5ahem wrung f 8 p by an assessm5t ( #ej %ekels a head f #fj1jjj ,israelites 7#b ,k4 xv4 #bj74 ,m5ahem di$ 9 peace1 bequea?+ 8 ?rone to 8 son ,,pekahiah1 ,b4,c4 #gfa1 :o only reign$ = #b ye>s1 & 0 !n assass9at$ 9 8 palace by ,,pekah1 son ( ,remaliah1 a capta9 ( 8 body-gu>d1 ,b4,c4 #gei4 ,! new k+ display$ f> great] en]gy ?an 8 imm$iate pr$ecessors4 ,! enorm\s tribute levi$ by ! ,k+ ( ,assyria _h greatly exhau/$ ! res\rces ( 8 k+dom4 ,he resolv$1 by way ( comp5sation1 to ally himself ) ,syria1 & attack ! rival k+dom ( ,judah4 ,dur+ ! vigor\s reign ( ,,jo?am he does n seem to h be5 able to c>ry out ! latt] "p ( ?is design1 b on ! dea? ( t mon>*1 & ! accession ( 8 weak son ,,ahaz1 ,b4,c4 #gdb1 he advanc$ aga9/ ,j]usalem 9 alliance ) ,rez91 k+ ( ,syria1 & took a va/ numb] ( captives1 :o 71 h[ev]1 re/or$ by ! advice ( ! prophet ,od$ 7#b ,*r4 xxviii4 #h-ae74 ,s f> z ! ,syrians 7 conc]n$1 ! exp$ition 0 successful4 ,rez9 captur$ ! port ( ,ela?1 drove ! ,jews out ( ! place1 & settl$ !re a ,syrian colony4 ,b 9 o!r respects ! unnatural alliance ( ,israel & ,syria 0 calamit\s4 ,9 8 extremity1 ,ahaz resolv$ to seek ! assi/ance ( ,,tigla?-,,piles]1 ! successor ( ,pul on ! ,assyrian ?rone1 & = ?is purpose s5t him a l>ge & valuable pres5t f ! ,temple treasures 7#b ,k4 xvi4 #g74 ,! ,assyrian mon>* readily embrac$ ! opportunity ( cru%+ ! =midable alliance ( ,syria & ,israel4 ,m>*+ aga9/ ,damascus1 ,b4,c4 #gdj1 he captur$ ! ,syrian capital1 slew ,rez9#dji1 & c>ri$ (f 8 subjects to ,kir 7#b ,k4 xv4 #bi74 ,!n turn+ 8 arms /ill fur!r we/w>d1 he fell ^u ! nor!rn t[ns 9 ,pekah's dom9ions1 ,ijon1 ,abel-be?-maa*ah1 ,hazor & o!rs1 & c>ri$ (f ! inhabitants to remote di/ricts )9 8 own dom9ions#daj4 ,pekah 0 n[ r$uc$ to ! position ( a humble vassal ( ! great ,"l ( ,assyria1 & 0 oblig$ to ab/a9 f any fur!r ho/ilities aga9/ ,ahaz4 ,b t k+ _h pur*as$ ?is tempor>y relief at a great co/4 ,n only 0 he oblig$ to yield up ! ,temple treasures z tribute to ,tigla?-,piles]1 b he _h to appe> also 9 p]son at ,damascus z a vassal ( t mon>*1 & did homage to 8 protector1 & ev5 to 8 protector's gods4 ,because1 said he1 ! gods ( ! k+s ( ,syria help !m1 !re=e w ,i sacrifice to !m1 t !y may help me1 & he n m]ely con=m$ to hea!n rites1 b actually s5t to ,urijah1 ! high-prie/ at ,j]usalem1 ! patt]n ( an alt> he _h se5 9 ! ,syrian capital1 & desir$ t ano!r %\ld be made l x4 ,! high-prie/ obey$1 & ! idolatr\s alt> 0 plac$ )9 ! sacr$ prec9cts ( ! ,temple1 & ! k+ himself (f]$ sacrifice !reon4 ,moreov]1 e city 9 8 dom9ions %>$ 9 ! idolatries ( ! capital4 ,ev]y:]e ,ahaz made high places to burn inc5se to o!r gods1 introduc+ ! wor/ sup]/itions ( ! remote/ ,ea/1 practis+ necromancy & wit*craft 7,isai4 viii4 #ai71 caus+ 8 *ildr5 to pass ?r\gh ! fire 9 ! valley ( ,h9nom to ,molo* 7#b ,k4 xvi4 #c71 d$icat+ sacr$ horses to ! ,sun1 & rais+ alt>s on ! h\setops = ! wor%ip ( ! heav5ly bodies 7#b ,k4 xxiii4 #ab2 #b ,*r4 xxviii4 #b-d74 ,:ile ! ,s\!rn k+dom ?us seem$ b5t on rivall+ t ( ,israel 9 idolatr\s excesses1 ! =tunes ( ! latt] k+dom _h become m & m gloomy4 ,aft] a reign ( #bj ye>s1 ,pekah 0 assass9at$ ,b4,c4 #gcg by ,,ho%ea ! son ( ,elah1 :o1 aft] sev]al ye>s ( an>*y1 0 /rong en\gh to secure ! sceptre = himself1 ,b4,c4 #gcj4 ,8 reign1 inde$1 0 n s s9ful z t ( 8 pr$ecessors 7#b ,k4 xvii4 #b71 b ! doom ( ,israel 0 nigh at h&4 ,he _h be5 on ! ?rone b a few ye>s :5 ,%almanes]1 ! successor ( ,tigla?-,piles]1 invad$ 8 t]ritory1 & r$uc$ ,israel to vassalage4 ,?is induc$ ,ho%ea to op5 a secret correspond5ce ) ,s1 ,sabaco ,i41 k+ ( ,egypt4 ,b news ( 8 defection rea*+ ! e>s ( ! ,assyrian mon>*1 he summon$ ,ho%ea to ,damascus to expla9 8 conduct1 & !re plac$ him 9 prison4 ,!n mu/]+ 8 =ces1 he invad$ 8 t]ritory1 & laid siege to ,sam>ia1 ,b4,c4 #gbc4 ,its natural /r5g? enabl$ t city to hold out = ?ree ye>s1 dur+ :i* p]iod ,%almanes] appe>s to h be5 oblig$ to return to ,damascus1 9 consequ5ce ( a successful revolt head$ by ,s>gon1 to :om he =feit$ 8 cr[n#daa4 ,b ?is *ange br\ght no respite to ! beleagu]$ capital ( ,israel4 ,aft] a protract$ resi/ance x 0 captur$1 ,b4,c4 #gba1 & ?us ,s>gon complet$ ! conque/ :i* ,%almanes] _h begun4 ,va/ numb]s ( ! rema9+ tribes 7 n[ remov$ into captivity#dab1 & locat$ p>tly 9 ,gozan or ,mygdonia#dac1 & p>tly 9 ! cities lately tak5 f ! ,m$es4 ,_! place 0 fill$ by a =eign population f ! m inl& di/ricts ( ! empire1 & colonies f ,cu?ah1 ,hama?1 & ,seph>vaim1 possess$ ,sam>ia1 & dwelt 9 ! cities ( ,israel1 ^: exi/5ce z an indep5d5t k+dom n[ came to an end = ev]4 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,reign ,,( ,,hezekiah4 #b ,,k+s ,,xviii4-,,xx4 #b ,,*ron4 ,,xxix4-,,xxxii4 ,b4,c4 #gbf-fih4 ,,:ile ! k+dom ( ,israel ?us came to an end1 t ( ,judah seem$ to h tak5 a fre% lease ( vitality4 ,at ! close ( ! wick$ reign ( ,ahaz1 8 son ,,hezekiah succe$$ to ! ?rone1 ,b4,c4 #gbf1 & prov$ "o ( ! be/ ( ! mon>*s ( ! l9e ( ,david4 ,8 fir/ act aft] 8 accession 0 to set on foot a ?or\gh religi\s re=mation4 ,he remov$ ! high places1 brake d[n ! images1 & ev5 de/roy$ ! ,braz5 ,s]p5t1 ! anci5t relic ( ! ,w&]+s1 :i* _h become an object ( idolatr\s wor%ip1 "u ! "n ( ,nehu%tan#dad 7#b ,k4 xviii4 #d74 ,he !n cleans$ & purifi$ ! ,temple1 & re-op5$ x ) spl5did sacrifices1 conduct$ by ! re9/at$ prie/s & ,levites 7#b ,*r4 xxix4 #bj-cf71 & resolv$ to celebrate a peculi> ,passov]1 & invite to x all ?r\gh\t ! l& ( ,pale/9e1 :o bore ! ,hebrew "n 7#b ,*r4 xxx4 #a-aj74 ,to ?is end he dispat*$ mess5g]s ?r\gh\t ,judah1 & nor?w>ds ?r\gh ,ephraim & ,manasseh z f> z ,zebulun4 ,! remnant ( ! once p[]ful h\se ( ,joseph treat$ 8 invitation ) scorn1 b all ,judah & _m ( ! small] tribes assembl$ at ,j]usalem1 & took "p 9 ! great national rite1 :i* 0 celebrat$ at an unusual b n an illegal p]iod#dae1 & la/$ upw>ds ( #ad days4 ,! associations awak5$ by ?is anci5t ord9ance r\s$ ! p to a becom+ zeal = ! true ,god1 & on _! return f ,j]usalem a g5]al de/ruction ( idolatr\s images & temples 0 set on foot ?r\gh\t ,judah & ,b5jam91 & ev5 "s portions ( ! nor!rn k+dom 7#b ,*r4 xxxi4 #a74 ,second$ 9 8 pi\s ef=ts by ! noble-m9d$ prophet ,,isaiah1 ! k+ proce$$ to c>ry out o!r religi\s re=ms1 & 0 rew>d$ = 8 zeal by a l>ge measure ( prosp]ity4 ,v5tur+ to assume ! (f5sive aga9/ ! ,phili/9es1 he n only recov]$ ! t]ritory :i* 8 fa!r _h lo/1 b ga9$ o!r important advantages 7#b ,k4 xviii4 #g1 #h74 ,?is success embold5$ him to ?r[ (f ! ,assyrian yoke1 & to decl9e =w>d+ ! usual tribute4 ,! late capture ( ,sam>ia by ! ,assyrians w\ld r5d] probable a spe$y v5geance = ?is defection4 ,b ! weal?y city ( ,tyre1 n[ ! head ( ! ,phnician k+dom1 0 fir/ to feel ! weight ( ! ,assyrian arms1 & its inhabitants made su* a /ubborn resi/ance1 t aft] op]ations ext5d+ ov] #e ye>s#daf1 ! design 0 giv5 up z impracticable4 ,! "t ?us ga9$ 0 n ?r[n away by ,hezekiah4 ,he us$ e ef=t to /r5g!n 8 capital aga9/ ! expect$ invasion2 repair$ ! walls2 built t[]s2 set capta9s ov] ! ho/2 /opp$ up ! wells2 div]t$ ! wat]-c\rses 7#b ,*r4 xxxii4 #c1 #d72 =g$ weapons ( w>2 & :ile mo/ ( 8 p trembl$ at ! c]ta9 com+ ( ! great ,assyrian conqu]or1 & _m ( 8 advis]s w\ld h made an alliance ) ,egypt1 ! mon>* 0 exhort$ by ,isaiah n to lose 8 confid5ce 9 ,god4 ,at l5g? 9 ! #ad?#dag ye> ( 8 reign 7#b ,k4 xviii4 #ac71 ! invad] appe>$#dah4 ,s5na*]ib1 ! successor ( ,s>gon1 came up aga9/ all ! f5c$ cities ( ,judah & took !m 7#b ,k4 xviii4 #ac74 ,!reupon ,hezekiah ?\ght x prud5t to av]t 8 wra? by a promise ( submission1 & cons5t$ to pay #cjj tal5ts ( silv] & #cj tal5ts ( gold1 to raise :i* enorm\s sum he 0 oblig$ to spoil ! ,temple ( _m ( its treasures1 & ev5 to /rip ! gold f ! gates 7#b ,k4 xviii4 #ad-af74 ,! respite ?us obta9$ 0 only tempor>y4 ,two ye>s _h b>ely elaps$ be=e ,s5na*]ib1 resolv$ to conqu] ! n[ fl\ri%+ k+dom ( ,egypt1 comm5c$ a second exp$ition ?r\gh ! dom9ions ( ,judah4 ,:ile "o ( 8 g5]als attack$ & captur$ ,a%dod1 he himself m>*$ ?r\gh ,pale/9e1 & laid siege to ,libnah & ,la*i%1 cities 9 ! m>itime l[l& ( ,judah1 & at ?is "t subject to ,egypt4 ,f ,la*i%1 h[ev]1 he s5t ! ,t>tan or 8 8comm&]-9-*ief10 ! ,rab-s>is or 8 8*ief eunu*10 & ! ,rab-%akeh1 8 8*ief cupbe>]10 ) a l>ge =ce to ,j]usalem1 to dem& its surr5d]4 ,on ?is occasion1 ! 8*ief cupbe>]0 seems to h be5 at ! head ( ! embassy4 ,/&+ by ! conduit ( ! upp] pool & speak+ 9 ! ,hebrew tongue1 he proclaim$ to ! advis]s ( ,hezekiah & ! p assembl$ on ! city walls ! message ( ! k+ ( ,assyria1 exhort+ !m n to look = deliv]ance f ,egypt1 or ev5 to place any confid5ce 9 _! ,god1 = :at god _h yet be5 able to deliv] 8 l& & p out ( ! h& ( 8 ma/]8 7#b ,k4 xviii4 #cc1 #cd74 ,by comm& ( ,hezekiah 8 scornful message 0 receiv$ 9 pr(\nd sil5ce4 ,! k+ himself1 on be+ in=m$ ( ! purport ( ! ,assyrian embassy1 ) clo!s r5t & rob$ 9 sackclo?1 repair$ to ! ,temple1 & s5t 8 m9i/] simil>ly attir$ to ,isaiah1 to entreat him 9 8 p]il\s h\r to lift up 8 pray] 9 behalf ( 8 p4 ,t undaunt$ prophet 9 reply bade 8 ma/] defy boldly all ! ef=ts ( ! enemy4 ,t ,god1 :om ! ,assyrian _h blasphem$1 w\ld av5ge ,8 insult$ hon\r2 ,he w\ld s5d a bla/ ^u him1 & he %\ld he> a rum\r1 & %\ld return to 8 own l&1 !re to fall by ! sword4 ,^! tru/ful words enc\rag$ bo? k+ & p1 & ! ,assyrian ambassadors f9d+ x impossible to t]rify ! capital ( ,judah into subjection return$ to ,s5na*]ib1 :om !y f\nd at ,libnah1 hav+ tak5 or rais$ ! siege ( ,la*i% 7#b ,k4 xix4 #h74 ,b :ile he 0 ?us employ$1 news rea*$ ! e>s ( t mon>* t ,tirhakah1 or ,t>akos1 a p[]ful k+ ( ,e?iopia1 0 on ! m>* aga9/ him4 ,on ?is he resolv$ to make "o m ef=t to t]rify ,hezekiah into submission1 & s5t a second embassy to him1 ) a lett] dem&+ 9 ! mo/ p]emptory t]ms ! surr5d] ( ! city1 recapitulat+ ! cities ^: gods _h be5 p[]less to deliv] !m out ( 8 h&s1 & bidd+ him dismiss ! notion t he c\ld escape4 ,on receiv+ ?is vaunt+ lett]1 ,hezekiah aga9 repair$ to ! ,temple1 & !re spread x be=e ! ,"l1 entreat+ 9 words ( s+ul> pa?os & beauty ! aid ( ! ,god ( ,israel1 ,:o dwelt betwe5 ! ,*]ubims 7#b ,k4 xix4 #ae74 ,8 pray] 0 he>d4 ,isaiah 0 commission$ to assure ! k+ t ! ,virg91 ! daught] ( ,zion1 might laugh to scorn all ! ef=ts ( ! invad]4 ,true x 0 t ! ,assyrian mon>* _h laid wa/e _m cities into ru9\s heaps1 b x 0 only because ,jehovah ,himself _h s will$ x1 & _h rais$ him up to be an in/rum5t = ! accompli%m5t ( ,8 own purposes4 ,& n[ ,he w\ld put ,8 hook#dai 9 ! ,assyrian's nose1 & ,8 bridle 9 8 lips1 & turn him back by ! way he _h come1 nor suff] him ev5 to approa* ! city1 or %oot an arr[ !re1 or ca/ up a bank aga9/ x 7#b ,k4 xix4 #cb74 ,8 words 7 de/9$ to h a spe$y & t]rible fulfilm5t4 ,hav+ r$uc$ ,libnah1 ,s5na*]ib appe>s to h pu%$ =w>d t[>ds ,pelusium#dbj1 anxi\s to cru% an ,egyptian army "u a native pr9ce1 nam$ ,se?os1 be=e ! dread$ ,e?iopian mon>* ,t]hak or ,tirhakah c\ld come to 8 aid4 ,)9 sight ( ea* o!r ! ,assyrian & ,egyptian ho/s lay d[n1 await+ ! morr['s battle1 b t v night ! angel ( ! ,"l1 probably by a sudd5 pe/il5ce1 or "s m awful manife/ation ( ,div9e p[]1 p\r$ contempt on all ! pride ( ! ,assyrian mon>*4 ,z !y slept1 a sudd5 de/ruction fell ^u 8 ho/s1 & :5 he awoke next morn+1 behold #ahe1jjj corpses lay dead 9 8 camp#dba6 ,on ?is ,s5na*]ib fl$ ) ! %att]$ remnants ( 8 =ces to 8 own l&1 :]e1 #ag ye>s aft]1 or ,b4,c4 #fhjdbb1 he 0 assass9at$ by 8 sons ,adrammele* & ,%>ez]1 z he 0 wor%ipp+ 9 ! temple ( ,nisro* 8 god1 leav+ 8 ?rone to ano!r son ,es>haddon 7#b ,k4 xix4 #cg74 ,at "s p]iod aft]1 or z "s ?9k1 be=e#dbc ?is signal deliv]ance1 ,hezekiah 0 seiz$ ) a s]i\s illness & 0 w>n$ by ! prophet ,isaiah to put 8 h\se 9 ord]1 = ! decree _h gone =? t he mu/ die4 ,?is ann\ncem5t caus$ ! greate/ di/ress to ! good k+4 ,he _h /riv5 to set a good example :ile he liv$1 & _h done mu* to re=m 8 p & _! religion1 & n[ 9 ! v mid/ ( 8 "w he mu/ die6 ,) _m te>s1 !re=e1 he turn$ 8 face to ! wall1 & plead$ 8 case ) ,god1 pray+ t ! prophet's words might n be s imm$iately fulfill$4 ,8 pray] 0 he>d4 ,isaiah 0 bidd5 to assure him t 8 life w\ld be prolong$ = a space ( #ae ye>s1 & z a sign to confirm ?is assurance1 ! %ad[ on ! great dial ( 8 fa!r ,ahaz w5t #aj degrees backw>ds1 & by ! application ( a pla/] ( figs1 (t5 us$ m$ic9ally 9 su* cases1 8 malady 0 heal$4 ,news ( 8 recov]y1 & ( ! a/ronomical m>vel accompany+ x1 0 convey$ into _m l&s1 & v>i\s ambassadors ) lett]s & gifts came to 8 c\rt4 ,among/ ! re/ came ^? ( ,m]oda*-,baladan#dbd1 k+ ( ,babylon1 :o ) _! ret9ue 7 escort$ ov] ! royal treasures4 ,= ! pride & o/5tation ) :i* he display$ 8 ri* /ores1 ,hezekiah 0 rebuk$ by ,isaiah1 :o =etold t a day 0 com+1 :5 all ^! treasures w\ld be c>ri$ away into ! c\ntry ( ! v k+ ^: ambassadors _h n[ come to congratulate him1 & t 8 sons w\ld be compell$ to s]ve z eunu*s 9 ! ,babylonian c\rt 7#b ,k4 xx4 #ag-ai74 ,! rema9d] ( ,hezekiah's reign appe>s to h be5 sp5t 9 peace & security4 ,8 treasury 0 full2 ! agricultural res\rces ( ! c\ntry 7 develop$2 v>i\s new & useful improvem5ts 7 c>ri$ out 9 8 capital2 & on 8 dea?1 lam5t$ by all ,judah & ,j]usalem1 he 0 buri$ ) especial hon\r 9 ! *iefe/ ( ! sepul*res ( ! sons ( ,david1 ,b4,c4 #fih 7#b ,*r4 xxxii4 #bg-cc74 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,reign ,,( ,,manasseh4 ,,re=ms ,,( ,,josiah4 #b ,,k+s ,,xxi4-,,xxiii4 #b ,,*ron4 ,,xxxiii4-,,xxxv4 ,b4,c4 #fih-fbc4 ,,on ! dea? ( ,hezekiah1 8 son ,,manasseh succe$$ to ! ?rone at a v e>ly age1 hav+ be5 born 9 all probability twelve ye>s be=e 8 fa!r's dea?1 ,b4,c4 #gaj4 ,8 "m1 ^: "n 0 ,hephzibah#dbe 7! delightsome "o1 ,isai4 lxii4 #d71 0 desc5d$ f "o ( ! pr9ces ( ,j]usalem4 ,8 own "n is rem>kable1 & 0 borne by no "o else 9 ! hi/ory ( ! k+dom ( ,judah4 ,x is ! "n ( ! tribe second only to ,ephraim 9 ho/ility to ,judah1 & has be5 suppos$ to h be5 giv5 to him 9 remembrance ( ! fond hope ( 8 fa!r to unite ! remnants ( ,manasseh & o!r nor!rn tribes 9 a common wor%ip & fai?#dbf4 ,! accession ( ?is k+ at ! e>ly age ( #ab ye>s 0 ! signal = an entire revolution 9 ! religi\s policy :i* 8 fa!r _h s consi/5tly c>ri$ out4 ,x has be5 sugge/$ t ! idolatr\s p>ty1 :i* _h sid$ ) ,ahaz1 & _h only be5 repress$ dur+ ! reign ( ,hezekiah1 n[ recov]$ its old asc5dancy1 & ex]cis$ a baneful influ5ce ov] ! y\?ful mon>*4 ,:e!r ?is 0 s or n1 ! _s ( loyalty to ,jehovah :i* ,hezekiah _h ev9c$ 0 ex*ang$ = a m g5]al adoption ( hea!n modes ( wor%ip ?an _h disfigur$ ev5 ! idolatr\s days ( ,ahaz4 ,n only 7 ! high places re/or$1 b ! wor/ enormities ( ,ahab 7 introduc$ into ,j]usalem4 ,alt>s 7 erect$ 9 hon\r ( ,baal & ,a%t>o? & all ! ho/ ( heav51 ev5 )9 ! sacr$ prec9cts ( ! ,temple 7#b ,*r4 xxxiii4 #d1 #e74 ,! k+ himself1 n only obs]v$ times1 & us$ en*antm5ts1 & wit*craft1 & dealt ) a famili> _s1 & ) wiz>ds 7#b ,*r4 xxxiii4 #f71 b ev5 d$icat$ "s ( 8 sons 9 ! fire to ,molo*1 & slaught]$ o!rs 7,ez4 xxiii4 #cg-ci74 ,! cries ( human victims (f]$ 9 hon\r ( ?is hide\s deity ( ! ,ammonites re-e*o$ ?r\gh\t ! valley ( ,h9nom1 & ! s9s ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah 7 practis$ ) impunity 9 t city :]e ,jehovah _h said t he w\ld put ,8 ,"n = ev] 7#b ,*r4 xxxiii4 #d74 ,! consequ5t moral deg5]acy 0 fe>ful4 ,! old fai? 0 ev]y:]e neglect$ & despis$4 ,! alt> ( ,jehovah 0 brok5 d[n 7#b ,*r4 xxxiii4 #af71 ev5 ! ark 0 displac$ 7#b ,*r4 xxxv4 #c71 & s sy/ematic 0 ! de/ruction ( ! ,sacr$ ,books1 t fifty ye>s lat] ! discov]y ( ! ,book ( ! ,law 0 an ev5t excit+ wond] & a/oni%m5t 7#b ,k4 xxii4 #h71 :ile ! ,sabba?1 ! sign betwe5 ! elect nation & ,jehovah1 0 pollut$ 7,isai4 lvi4 #b2 lviii4 #ac71 & "u ! influ5ce ( ! k+ & 8 idolatr\s advis]s1 ! p did m evil ?an did ! nations :om ! ,"l de/roy$ be=e ! *ildr5 ( ,israel 7#b ,k4 xxi4 #i74 ,mean:ile ! voice ( ! prophets 0 n hu%$4 ,he$less ( ! doom !y incurr$1 ! ,"l's true s]vants bore _! fai?ful te/imony aga9/ ! de$s ( ! k+4 ,!y pr$ict$ ! com+ ( su* judgm5ts on ,judah & ,j]usalem1 t :oev] he>d ( !m1 bo? 8 e>s w\ld t+le 7#b ,k4 xxi4 #ab74 ,! l9e ( ,sam>ia & ! plummet ( ! h\se ( ,ahab %\ld be /ret*$ ov] ! capital ( ,judah1 & x %\ld be wip$ z a man wipe? a di%1 & its p %\ld be deliv]$ into ! h&s ( _! enemies 7#b ,k4 xxi4 #ac1 #ad74 ,^! outspok5 rebukes met ) _! natural rew>d4 ,x 0 n[1 accord+ to ! anci5t ,jewi% tradition1 t ! ag$ ,,isaiah 0 sawn asund]#dbg1 :ile ( o!r less kn[n b no less fai?ful s]vants ( ,jehovah1 su* numb]s 7 murd]$1 t ! /reets ( ,j]usalem ran ) blood 7#b ,k4 xxi4 #af74 ,su* a policy br\ght its inevitable puni%m5t4 ,ris+s ( ! ,phili/9es1 ,moabites1 & ,ammonites 7,zeph4 ii4 #d-ae2 ,j]4 xlvii4-xlix471 7 spe$ily foll[$ by an invasion ( ! t]ritory ( ,judah by ! ,assyrians 7#b ,*r4 xxxiii4 #aa74 ,! capta9s ( ,es>haddon1 :o _h cru%$ ! rebellion ( ,m]oda*-,baladan1 inve/$ ,j]usalem#dbh1 took ,manasseh captive1 & c>ri$ him (f to ,babylon#dbi1 :]e load$ ) fett]s he 0 ca/ into prison4 ,b 9 ! solitude ( 8 dungeon ! ,jewi% k+ rep5t$ ( ! awful wick$ness he _h committ$1 & humbl$ himself greatly be=e ! ,god ( 8 fa!rs1 :o 9 ,8 inf9ite m]cy li/5$ to 8 petitions = =giv5ess4 ,8 defection 0 p>don$ by ,es>haddon#dcj1 & he 0 p]mitt$ to return to ,j]usalem 7#b ,*r4 xxxiii4 #ac74 ,! lessons le>nt 9 captivity 7 n =gott5 by ! re/or$ mon>*4 ,he set himself to effect s mu* ( a religi\s re=mation z 8 previ\s "* w\ld all[4 ,! wor%ip ( ,jehovah 0 r5ew$1 sacrifices 7 once m (f]$ 9 ,8 hon\r1 & ! hea!n alt>s )9 ! sacr$ prec9cts ( ! ,temple 7 de/roy$4 ,b ! *ange 0 naturally b p>tial 7#b ,*r4 xxxiii4 #ag74 ,dur+ 8 long reign ( #ee ye>s ! evil he _h done _h sunk too deeply to be easily remov$4 ,! recollection ( ! innoc5t blood he _h %$ 0 nev] =gott51 & at 8 dea? he 0 n laid 9 ! sepul*res ( ! k+s1 b 9 ! g>d5 ( 8 own h\se1 9 ! g>d5 ( ,uzza1 ,b4,c4 #fdc 7#b ,k4 xxi4 #bf74 ,,amon 8 son n[ succe$$ to ! ?rone1 &1 aft] a %ort reign ( #b ye>s1 fell a victim to a conspiracy & 0 sla9 9 8 own palace4 ,! p1 h[ev]1 put ! conspirators to dea?1 & secur$ ! ?rone = 8 son ,,josiah1 n[ only #h ye>s ( age1 ,b4,c4 #fda4 ,"y z he 01 ! new k+ display$ a rem>kable _s ( loyalty to ,jehovah1 & surpass$ ev5 ! be/ ( 8 pr$ecessors 9 8 zeal = ! true fai?4 ,9 ! #ab? ye> ( 8 reign 7#b ,*r4 xxxiv4 #c71 ,b4,c4 #fbi1 he comm5c$ a great re=m4 ,9 ,j]usalem itself he remov$ ! alt>s d$icat$ to ,baal & all ! ho/ ( heav51 & burnt ! symbol ( ,a%t>o? at ! brook ,kidron1 & ! sacr$ horses t _h be5 d$icat$ to ! ,sun4 ,he !n comm5c$ a p]sonal t\r1 n only ?r\gh\t 8 own dom9ions1 b ?r\gh\t ,simeon1 ,ephraim1 ,manasseh1 & ev5 di/ant ,naphtali 7#b ,*r4 xxxiv4 #f74 ,at ,be!l he visit$ ,j]oboam's *apel1 & agreeably to ! rem>kable prophecy ( ! disob$i5t ,prophet1 utt]$ #cjj ye>s be=e#dca1 broke d[n ! alt> & high places t k+ _h set up1 exhum$ ! bones f ! sepul*res 9 ! neighb\r+ m\nt1 & scatt]$ !m ov] ! alt>s4 ,a little fur!r1 "o ( ! sepul*res attract$ 8 att5tion1 & 9 answ] to 8 enquiries1 he le>nt t x conta9$ ! rema9s ( ! old prophet ( ,be!l & 8 victim ! man ( ,god f ,judah4 ,on ?is he direct$ t ! sepul*re %\ld be sp>$1 & ! v5]able relics c>efully pres]v$ 7#b ,k4 xxiii4 #ae-ai74 ,return+ to ,j]usalem1 9 ! #ah? ye> ( 8 reign he emp[]$ a special commission to re/ore ! ,temple1 & to levy contributions = ?is purpose4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! repairs1 ,hilkiah ! high-prie/ f\nd a roll conta9+ ! ,book ( ! ,law1 probably ! ,book ( ,deut]onomy1 :i* he deliv]$ to ,%aphan ! scribe1 or royal secret>y4 ,by him portions 7 read 9 ! e>s ( ! k+1 :o /ruck ) al>m at its awful d5unciations1 r5t 8 clo!s1 & direct$ t ! ,div9e ,w %\ld be in/antly consult$1 t ! wra? ( heav5 might n desc5d on ! apo/ate nation4 ,! ,high-prie/ & ! re/ !reupon s\ght ! advice ( a prophetess nam$ ,,huldah1 ! wife ( ,%allum1 keep] ( ! royal w>drobe1 :o resid$ 9 "o ( ! sacr$ cloi/]s ( ! ,temple4 ,9 reply1 %e assur$ !m t ! ,div9e judgm5ts w\ld c]ta9ly be fulfill$1 n inde$ 9 ! reign ( ,josiah1 ^: e>ly piety _h f\nd fav\r ) ,jehovah1 b aft] he _h be5 ga!r$ to 8 fa!rs4 ,?is answ] 0 9 due c\rse return$ to ! k+1 :o in/antly repair$ to ! ,temple1 & caus$ ! awful d5unciations on idolatry to be publicly read 9 ! e>s ( ! assembl$ p4 ,! effect 0 v great4 ,! p1 consci5ce-/rick5 & appall$1 made a solemn cov5ant1 & promis$ to adh]e !nce=w>d to ! wor%ip ( ! true ,god1 & agre$ to a /ill m ?or\gh re=mation4 ,aft] a re/oration ( ! anci5t ,levitical s]vice 9 ! ,temple1 a national celebration ( ! ,passov] 0 decre$1 & 0 c>ri$ out ) a gr&eur & magnific5ce exce$+ any?+ t _h be5 se5 on any =m] occasion 7#b ,k4 xxiii4 #ba-bc74 ,,*apt] ,,vii4 ,,dea? ,,( ,,josiah4 ,,captivity ,,( ,,judah4 #b ,,k+s ,,xxiii4 ,,xxiv4 #b ,,*ron4 ,,xxxv4 ,,xxxvi4 ,b4,c4 #fbc-ehh4 ,,b ! religi\s re=mations ( ! pi\s k+ c\ld n w>d (f ! de/9$ de/ruction ( 8 k+dom4 ,at ?is p]iod ! great ,assyrian empire _h consid]ably decl9$#dcb1 :ile ! k+dom ( ,egypt "u a p[]ful mon>* nam$ ,,ne*o#dcc1 _h recov]$ mu* ( its anci5t glory4 ,?is k+ n[ resolv$ to ga9 possession ( ,c>*emi%#dcd1 :i* comm&$ ! passage ( ! ,euphrates4 ,f motives :i* _c be c]ta9ly div9$1 ,josiah resolv$ to oppose 8 progress ?r\gh 8 own t]ritory1 &1 9 spite ( an embassy f ! ,egyptian mon>* begg+ him n to int]f]e1 drew up 8 =ces at ,megiddo1 &1 z ?\gh ) a pres5tim5t ( 8 doom1 disguis$ himself be=e ent]+ into ! battle4 ,8 fe>s 7 v]ifi$2 /ruck by ! ,egyptian ar*]s1 he 0 remov$ f ! field to die be=e he rea*$ ,j]usalem1 :]e he 0 committ$ to ! grave amid/ ! pr(\nde/ grief ( 8 p1 & especially ( ! prophet ,,j]emiah1 :o compos$ a fun]al elegy ov] ?is la/ & be/ ( ! k+s ( ,judah1 ,b4,c4 #faj 7#b ,*r4 xxxv4 #be2 ,lam4 iv4 #bj74 ,8 son & successor ,,jehoahaz or ,,%allum 7,j]4 xxii4 #aa71 only held ! ?rone = #c mon?s4 ,on 8 return f ,c>*emi%1 ,ne*o condemn$ ! l& to pay a tribute ( #ajj tal5ts ( silv]1 & a tal5t ( gold1 & s5d+ = ! new k+ to ,riblah#dce 9 ! l& ( ,hama?1 put him 9 bonds1 & !nce remov$ him to ,egypt1 :]e he di$ 7#b ,k4 xxiii4 #cd74 ,8 bro!r ,,eliakim 0 n[ p]mitt$ by ! ,egyptian mon>* to asc5d ! ?rone1 & 9 ob$i5ce to ! same au?ority *ang$ 8 "n to ,,jehoiakim4 ,9 ! #d? ye> ( 8 reign1 or ,b4,c4 #fjf1 ,,nebu*adnezz>1 plac$ by 8 fa!r ,nabopolass> at ! head ( ! ,assyrian armies1 m>*$ =? to av5ge ! ,egyptian invasion4 ,9 a pit*$ battle at ,c>*emi% 7,j]4 xlvi4 #a-ac7 he utt]ly defeat$ ,ph>aoh-,ne*o1 & recov]$ ,clesyria1 ,phnicia1 & nor!rn ,pale/9e4 ,!n advanc+ into ,juda he drove all :o _h no f5c$ cities& among/ ! re/ ! ,re*abites 7,j]4 xxxv4 #aa7to ,j]usalem1 captur$ t city1 plac$ ,jehoiakim 9 fett]s1 rifl$ ! ,temple1 & c>ri$ (f to ,babylon "s ( ! sacr$ vessels1 & _m ( ! pr9cipal ,hebrew nobles1 includ+ ,,daniel & 8 ?ree fri5ds1 ,hananiah1 ,mi%ael1 & ,az>iah 7,dan4 i4 #a-f74 ,on promise1 h[ev]1 ( fai?fulness to 8 liege "l ,jehoiakim 0 suff]$ to reta9 8 k+ly dignity1 at lea/ 9 "n1 = #c ye>s long]4 ,at ! close ( ?is p]iod he _h ! h>dihood to try & ?r[ (f ! yoke1 & rebell$ aga9/ 8 suz]a94 ,b ?is only involv$ 8 k+dom 9 deep] mis]y#dcf4 ,unable to take ! field 9 p]son1 ,nebu*adnezz> s5t a num]\s =ce aga9/ him f 8 n[ subject prov9ces ( ,*alda & ,syria1 z well z ,moab & ,ammon 7#b ,k4 xxiv4 #b74 ,^! ov]ran ! :ole c\ntry1 & r$uc$ x to ! l[e/ degree ( wret*$ness & mis]y4 ,dur+ ! p]iod ( degradation t n[ ensu$1 ,jehoiakim1 ei!r 9 a conte/ ) "s ( 8 _m foes1 or ow+ to a ris+ ( 8 oppress$ subjects1 came to a viol5t end4 ,8 body lay ignom9i\sly expos$ ^u ! gr\nd1 & 0 buri$ ) ! burial ( an ass1 )\t pomp or c]emony1 beyond ! gates ( ,j]usalem1 ,b4,c4 #eii 7,j]4 xxii4 #ah1 #ai2 xxxvi4 #cj74 ,,jehoia*9 8 son1 also call$ ,,jeconiah & ,,coniah1 0 n[ plac$ ^u ! ?rone 7#b ,*r4 xxxvi4 #i71 b aft] a reign ( #c mon?s & #aj days1 ,nebu*adnezz>'s army appe>$ be=e ,j]usalem1 & ! "y k+ & 8 c\rt surr5d]$ at discretion4 ,! ,temple 0 aga9 pillag$ ( su* vessels t yet rema9$1 ! k+ himself1 ! nobles1 & *ief artisans 7 remov$ to ,babylon#dcg1 & none1 save ! poore/ ( ! population1 7 left beh9d 7#b ,k4 xxiv4 #h-af74 ,,mattaniah1 ! uncle ( ! captive k+1 0 n[ plac$ by ! ,babylonian mon>* 9 *>ge ( ! exhau/$ k+dom1 & took ! "n ( ,,z$ekiah4 ,9 defiance ( ! dictates ( common prud5ce1 & ( ! advice ( ! prophet ,j]emiah 7,j]4 xxvii4 xxviii42 ,comp4 ,ezek4 xvii4 #ab-ba71 he 0 fooli% en\gh to c\rt an alliance ) ,ph>aoh-,hophra1 or ,apries1 a new & ent]pris+ mon>* 9 ,egypt#dch4 ,in/antly ! ,babylonian armies 7 put 9 motion1 & ov]ran all ,judah1 :ile ,j]usalem toge!r ) ,la*i% & ,azekah alone held out4 ,a tempor>y delay 0 caus$ by an ef=t ( ! k+ ( ,egypt to relieve 8 ally1 & ! necessity ( fir/ repuls+ ! ,egyptian =ces4 ,?is a*iev$1 ! ,*aldans aga9 pres5t$ !mselves be=e ! walls ( ! ,holy ,city1 & besieg$ x = upw>ds ( #af mon?s4 ,! wret*$ inhabitants 7 r$uc$ to ! mo/ fe>ful /raits4 ,fam9e prevail$ ?r\gh\t ! city 7#b ,k4 xxv4 #c72 ! tongue ( ! suck+ *ild clave to ! ro( ( its m\? = ?ir/1 ! "y *ildr5 cri$ = bread1 & no man brake x unto !m 7,lam4 iv4 #d72 nobles t _h ev] be=e f$ delicately1 se>*$ ev5 dunghills = any remnants ( food t might be f\nd 7,lam4 iv4 #e72 & mo!rs boil$ _! own *ildr5 7,lam4 iv4 #aj74 ,! ,"l at la/ p\r$ ^u ! city ! cup ( ,8 fi]ce ang] = all its iniquities1 & its ,day ( ,doom 0 come4 ,at l5g? ! ,*aldan armies effect$ a brea* 9 ! /rong walls1 & made _! way into ! city4 ,) a few ( 8 troops ,z$ekiah effect$ 8 escape to ,j]i*o1 b 0 pursu$1 captur$1 & s5t to ,nebu*adnezz> at ,riblah4 ,judgm5t 0 !n pass$ ^u him 7#b ,k4 xxv4 #f71 & 8 sons hav+ fir/ be5 put to dea? be=e 8 face1 8 eyes 7 ?ru/ out#dci1 & lad5 ) fett]s he 0 remov$ to ,babylon1 ,b4,c4 #ehh4 ,puni%m5t hav+ ?us be5 inflict$ on ! k+1 ,nebuz>-adan1 an (fic] high 9 ! confid5ce ( ! ,babylonian mon>*1 0 dispat*$ to ,j]usalem1 to c>ry out ! complete de/ruction ( ! city4 ,by 8 ord]s1 ! ,temple1 ! royal palace1 ! h\ses ( ! weal?y1 7 set on fire2 ! walls 7 brok5 d[n2 ! sacr$ vessels ( ! once glori\s ,h\se ( ,jehovah 7 plund]$2 ! braz5 pill>s 7 brok5 up2 ! *ief prie/s 7 put to dea?2 & ! re/ ) ! great] "p ( ! inhabitants 7 remov$ to ,babylon4 ,a scanty remnant 0 p]mitt$ to rema9 9 _! native l& to be v9e-dress]s & husb&m5 7,j]4 lii4 #af71 "u ! sup]9t5d5ce ( ,,g$aliah1 :o ) a ,*aldan gu>d 7,j]4 xl4 #a1 #b1 #e7 0 /ation$ at ,mizpeh#ddj 7#b ,k4 xxv4 #bc2 ,j]4 xl4 #f71 a /rong =tress #f miles nor? ( ,j]usalem4 ,decl9+ ! (f] ( a retreat at ,babylon1 ,j]emiah resolv$ to %>e ! lot ( ?is mis]able remnant 9 8 own l& 7,j]4 xl4 #f74 ,b ev5 ! late t]rible mis=tunes c\ld n calm ! _s ( faction4 ,g$aliah 0 assass9at$ "u circum/ances ( revolt+ trea*]y by ,,i%mael1 a man ( royal blood1 toge!r ) "s ( ! ,*aldan gu>d 7,see #b ,k4 xxv4 #be2 ,j]4 xli4 #a-aj74 ,johanan1 "o ( ! capta9s ( ! army ( ,judah1 :o _h 9 va9 w>n$ ,g$aliah ( 8 dang] 7,j]4 xl4 #ac-af71 ga!r$ a =ce & pursu$ ! assass9 z f> z ,gibeon1 b he effect$ 8 escape beyond ,jordan to ! c\ntry ( ! ,ammonites 7,j]4 xli4 #ae74 ,!n ! little remnant ( ,jews1 fe>ful ( ! v5geance ( ! ,babylonian mon>*1 contr>y to ! advice ( ,j]emiah 7,j]4 xlii4 #g-bb71 fl$ into ,egypt1 & aft] fir/ settl+ at ,tahpanhes 7,j]4 xliii4 #g71 7 scatt]$ ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry at ,migdol1 ,noph1 & ,pa?ros 7,j]4 xliv4 #a71 :i!r also ,j]emiah accompani$ !m1 to %>e _! =tunes & to die#dda4 ,,book ,,xi4 ,,f ,,! ,,captivity ,,to ,,! ,,close ,,( ,,! ,,canon4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,daniel ,,& ,,nebu*adnezz>4 ,,dan4 ,i4-,,iii4 ,b4,c4 ,,circ4 #fjf-egj4 8,no?+10 x has be5 rem>k$1 8c\ld pres5t a m /rik+ contra/ to _! native c\ntry ?an ! region into :i* ! ,hebrews 7 n[ transplant$4 ,in/ead ( _! irregul> & picturesque m\nta9-city1 cr[n+ its unequal heights1 & look+ d[n into its deep & precipit\s rav9es1 ?r\gh "o ( :i* a scanty /ream w\nd along1 !y ent]$ ! va/1 squ>e1 & level city ( ,babylon1 occupy+ bo? sides ( ! broad ,euphrates2 :ile all ar\nd spread imm5se pla9s1 :i* 7 int]sect$ by long /raight canals1 bord]$ by r[s ( will[s4 ,h[ unlike _! national templea small b highly f9i%$ & ri*ly adorn$ fabric1 /&+ 9 ! mid/ ( its c\rts on ! br[ ( a l(ty precipice! colossal temple ( ! ,*aldan ,bel1 ris+ f ! pla91 ) its eight /up5d\s /ories or t[]s1 "o above ! o!r1 to ! p]p5dicul> height ( a furlong6 ,! palace ( ! ,babylonian k+ 0 m ?an twice ! size ( _! :ole city3 x cov]$ eight miles1 ) its hang+ g>d5s built on ar*$ t]races1 ea* ris+ above ! o!r1 & ri* 9 all ! luxuriance ( artificial cultivation4 ,h[ diff]5t f ! sunny cliffs ( _! own l&1 :]e ! olive & ! v9e grew spontane\sly1 & ! cool1 %ady1 & seclud$ valleys1 :]e !y c\ld always f9d %elt] f ! heat ( ! burn+ noon6 ,no wond]1 !n1 t 9 ! pa!tic words ( _! own hymn1 ,by ! wat]s ( ,babylon !y sat d[n & wept1 :5 !y rememb]$ !e1 ,o ,zion#ddb0 7,ps4 cxxxvii4 #a74 ,?us f> remov$ f _! native l&1 amid/ a /range p & /range rites1 & expos$ to all ! influ5ces ( contact ) _! conqu]ors1 we might1 9 ! usual ord] ( ?+s1 h expect$ t ! ,jews w\ld h ceas$ to rema9 a nation at all4 ,b ) !m x 0 n ?us to be4 ,! t5 tribes1 inde$1 are nev] he>d ( m1 b ! remnant ( ,judah & ,b5jam9 9 ,babylonia s f> f bl5d+ its national life ) t ( its conqu]ors1 rema9$ a sep>ate p1 & pres]v$ its national in/itutions4 ,we %all v mu* misund]/& _! condition1 if we suppose t ! ,jews became bondsm5 or s]fs#ddc4 ,!y 7 8coloni/s r ?an captives20 !y receiv$ grants ( l&1 agricultural or pa/oral1 out ( ! conqu]$ t]ritories at ! disposal ( ,nebu*adnezz>2 & s valuable 7 _! s]vices consid]$ t n a few rose to high em95ce 7,dan4 ii4 #dh71 & held confid5tial positions next to ! p]son ( ! sov]eign4 ,:ile1 moreov]1 !y increas$ 9 numb]s & weal?1 !y reta9$ an int]nal jurisdiction ov] _! own memb]s2 !y kept up among/ !mselves di/9ctions ( rank2 !y pres]v$ _! g5ealogies 7,neh4 vii4 #e1 #f1 #fd72 & al?\gh f ! abs5ce ( any common c5tre ( wor%ip !y c\ld only obs]ve ! ,mosaic ,law 9 "p#ddd1 /ill !y reta9$ ! rite ( circumcision1 ! di/9ction ( meats1 & o!r po9ts 7,comp4 ,dan4 i4 #h2 ,e/h4 iii4 #h74 ,nor did ! ,provid5ce1 :i* _h hi!rto wat*$ ov] !m1 fail !m 9 ! l& ( exile4 ,! voice ( ,prophecy1 s f> f be+ hu%$1 n[ swell$ into l\d] /ra9s4 ,:ile ,,j]emiah#dde w>n$ & exhort$ !m at ! outset ( ?is sad p]iod 9 _! hi/ory1 ,,ezekiel did n fail = #cj ye>s to c>ry on ! same "w 9 ! l& ( exile itself1 :ile ano!r & "o ( ! mo/ illu/ri\s ( _! numb] rose to ! v highe/ position1 & prov$ ! 8,moses ( ! ,captivity10 & ! f\r? ( ! great] ,prophets4 ,9 ! f\r? ye> ( ,jehoiakim1 ,b4,c4 #fjf1 z we h already se5#ddf1 ,nebu*adnezz> _h ord]$ ! ,*ief ( ! ,eunu*s to remove to ,babylon c]ta9 select y\?s ( royal desc5t1 :o f _! tal5ts seem$ likely to be ( s]vice 9 8 c\rt4 ,( ^! "o 0 ,,daniel1 app>5tly ( ! blood royal 7,dan4 i4 #c71 & gift$ ) no common tal5ts 7,dan4 i4 #d74 ,) ?ree o!r companions ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 ,,hananiah1 ,,mi%ael1 & ,,az>iah1 he 0 remov$ to ! ,babylonian c\rt1 & !re tra9$ = ! k+'s s]vice 9 ! le>n+ & language ( ! ,*aldans 7,dan4 i4 #d74 ,moreov]1 9 accordance ) a common cu/om1 8 "n 0 *ang$1 & he & 8 ?ree companions 7 n[ kn[n z ,,belte%azz>1 ,,%adra*1 ,,me%a*1 & ,,ab$nego4 ,dur+ ! ?ree ye>s ( _! tra9+ !y 7 n =getful ( ! ,law & ,religion ( _! fa!rs1 & ) unusual firmness ( "* decl9$ to p>take ( ! daily all[ance ( meat & w9e suppli$ !m f ! royal table1 ei!r probably because x 0 c]emonially unclean1 or _h be5 (f]$ 9 sacrifice to ! ,assyrian gods4 ,pref]r+ to live on ! simple/ f>e1 !y yet prov$ z comely & well-fav\r$ z ?\gh !y _h be5 f$ on ! r>e/ da9ties1 & :5 br\ght be=e ,nebu*adnezz> 7 pron\nc$ to excel 9 wisdom & k ! wise/ m5 9 8 empire1 & 7 rew>d$ ) high positions ab\t 8 c\rt 7,dan4 i4 #ae74 ,:ile !y 7 ?us employ$1 a rem>kable circum/ance took place4 ,nebu*adnezz> dreamt a dream1 :i* exce$+ly tr\bl$ 8 _s4 ,summon+ ! magi & a/rolog]s1 he dem&$ t x %\ld be in/antly int]pret$4 ,!y promis$ ! int]pretation1 if !y might be told ! dream4 ,b ?\gh ?is _h escap$ ! mon>*'s memory1 he reit]at$ 8 comm&2 & :5 told t to obey x 0 impossible1 issu$ an edict comm&+ ! in/ant de/ruction ( all ! wise m5 ?r\gh\t 8 realms4 ,?is despotic ord] 0 made kn[n to ,daniel by ,ario* ! 8capta9 ( ! execution]s10 :o 0 *>g$ to see x c>ri$ out4 ,! ,jewi% exile in/antly s\ght an audi5ce ) ! mon>*1 & hav+ succe$$ 9 ga9+ "t = a full] consid]ation1 summon$ 8 ?ree fri5ds1 :o ) f]v5t pray] to ,,him1 8f :om no secrets are hid10 bes\ght a revelation ( ! dream4 ,_! pray]s 7 he>d1 & at a second audi5ce ,daniel disclos$ ! ,vision ( ! ,night4 ,! mon>* _h beheld a great ,image1 ! =m ( :i* 0 t]rible4 ,! head 0 ( f9e gold1 ! brea/ & ! arms ( silv]1 ! belly & sides ( brass1 ! legs ( iron1 ! feet p>tly iron & p>tly clay4 ,! excell5t brightness ( ?is ,image ! mon>* _h wat*$1 till he sudd5ly saw a /one cut out ( a m\nta9 )\t h&s smite ! feet ( ! ,image till x broke 9 pieces1 & became l ! *aff ( ! summ] ?re%+-floors1 :ile ! /one became a great m\nta9 & fill$ ! :ole e>?4 ,su* 0 ! ,vision :i* ,daniel !n proce$$ to int]pret4 8,! k+ himself 0 ?is head ( gold4 ,to him ! ,god ( heav5 _h giv5 a k+dom1 p[]1 & /r5g?1 & glory4 ,aft] him %\ld arise ano!r k+dom inf]ior to 82 aft] t a ?ird k+dom ( brass1 :i* %\ld be> rule ov] all ! e>?2 to :i* w\ld succe$ a f\r? k+dom /rong z iron1 break+ 9 pieces & subdu+ all ?+s4 ,t k+dom1 ) its feet & toes1 "p ( iron & "p ( clay1 w\ld be p>tly /rong & p>tly brittle1 & its subjects w\ld m+le !mselves ) ! se$ ( m51 b !y w\ld n cleave "o to ano!r1 ev5 z iron is n mix$ ) clay1 & w\ld make room = ano!r k+dom1 :i* ,god ,himself w\ld set up1 to break 9 pieces & consume all ! previ\s k+doms1 & itself /& = ev]#ddg0 7,dan4 ii4 #cf-de74 ,! great ,babylonian mon>* 0 pr(\ndly affect$ by ?is pro( ( sup]human k4 ,he fell d[n on 8 face & wor%ipp$ ,daniel2 comm&$ t an oblation & sweet od\rs %\ld be (f]$ unto him2 be/[$ on him co/ly pres5ts1 & made him vic]oy ov] ! :ole prov9ce ( ,babylon1 & supreme ov] all ! wise m5 ( 8 empire4 ,9 ! h\r ( 8 prosp]ity ,daniel did n =get 8 ?ree companions4 ,by 8 int]cession simil> hon\rs 7 be/[$ ^u !m1 :ile he himself reta9$ ! pre-em95ce 9 ! gate ( ! k+ 7,dan4 ii4 #df-di74 ,?\gh on ?is memorable occasion ! new vic]oy _h be5 pre-em95tly fai?ful to ! ,god ( 8 fa!rs1 & by 8 ascription ( all 8 wisdom to a high] ,p[]1 _h made ! great mon>* he s]v$ ackn[l$ge t !re 0 a ,god ( gods & ,"l ( lords1 ! lesson does n seem to h made a v la/+ impression on ,nebu*adnezz>'s m9d4 ,9 ! va/ empire he _h won by 8 arms !re 7 _m diff]5t nations1 ) diff]5t gods1 & diff]5t modes ( wor%ip4 ,ov] all he 0 supreme1 & ) ! true feel+ ( an ,ori5tal despot x seem$ to him only "r t !y %\ld all ackn[l$ge 8 *ief deity4 ,?is 0 ! great ,bel1 or ,bel-,m]oda*#ddh1 8! supreme *ief ( ! gods10 8! k+ ( ! heav5s & ! e>?10 ! ,jupit] ( ! ,babylonian ,pan!on4 ,x 0 possibly an image ( ?is god#ddi1 #fj cubits high & #f broad1 & ov]laid ) gold5 plates#dej1 :i* he n[ proce$$ to set up on ! pla9 ( ,dura1 ) ! comm& t at ! s\nd ( in/rum5ts ( music1 all 8 subjects1 f ! highe/ to ! l[e/1 %\ld fall d[n & wor%ip x1 on p5alty ( be+ flung into a burn+ fi]y furnace 7,dan4 iii4 #e1 #f74 ,9 accordance ) ?is edict1 all ! (fic]s ( ! c\rt ( ,babylon1 & ! gov]nors ( ! diff]5t prov9ces :o _h be5 summon$ to assi/ at ! c]emony1 flock$ to ! pla9 ( ,dura1 & ) "o cons5t1 z soon z ! music s\nd$1 pro/rat$ !mselves be=e ! great dumb image :i* _! "l _h set up4 ,b ,daniel's ?ree fri5ds1 ,%adra*1 ,me%a*1 & ,ab$nego1 9 ?is h\r ( trial rema9$ fai?ful to ! religion ( _! fa!rs1 nei!r fall+ d[n nor wor%ipp+ ) ! re/4 ,?is act ( disob$i5ce to _! ma/] 0 quickly p]ceiv$ by _m ( ! native ,*aldans1 :o 7 already fill$ ) jeal\sy at ! elevation ( ! exiles1 & !y 7 n sl[ 9 report+ x to ,nebu*adnezz>4 ,on he>+ x1 t mon>*'s wra? knew no b\nds4 ,he summon$ !m be=e him2 he reit]at$ ! comm& he _h already issu$2 he w>n$ !m t 9 spite ( _! high position !y %\ld c]ta9ly suff] ! p5alty ( _! disob$i5ce4 ,b 8 words 7 wa/$4 ,^! ?ree mighty ones 9 8! noble army ( m>tyrs0 repli$ t !y 7 n c>eful to answ] him 9 ?is matt]2 _! ,god c\ld1 if su* 0 ,8 w1 deliv] !m f ! fi]y furnace1 & ev5 if ,he did n1 !y w\ld n s]ve ! mon>*'s god1 or b[ be=e ! ,image he _h set up 7,dan4 iii4 #af-ah74 ,?is outspok5 refusal fill$ ,nebu*adnezz> ) /ill great] fury4 ,! =m ( 8 visage 0 *ang$1 he bade ! furnace be heat$ sev5 times m ?an x 0 wont to be heat$1 & ord]$ ! mightie/ capta9s 9 8 army to b9d ! ?ree1 & fl+ !m into ! fire4 ,8 words 7 obey$1 b at ! co/ ( ! lives ( 8 capta9s1 :o fell victims to _! zeal1 be+ caught by ! rag+ flames4 ,moreov]1 :5 he look$ to see ! ?ree m>tyrs spe$ily r$uc$ to a%es1 behold !y 7 obs]v$ loose1 walk+ unsca!d 9 ! mid/ ( ! fire1 accompani$ by a ,cele/ial ,be+1 9 :om ! mon>* disc]n$ none o!r ?an a 8,son ( ,god60 ,!reupon he drew ne> to ! m\? ( ! furnace1 & bade 8 int5d$ victims come =?4 ,& !y came =?1 & on _! bodies1 z all atte/$1 ! fire 0 se5 to h _h no p[]1 nei!r 0 a hair ( _! head s+$1 nei!r _h ! smell ( fire pass$ ov] !m4 ,fill$ ) admiration = _! h]oic fai?1 ! mon>* issu$ a decree t all m51 f> & wide1 ?r\gh\t 8 empire %\ld rev]e ! ,god ( ^! ,hebrews1 & t e p1 nation1 or language t spake ^w aga9/ _! ,god1 %\ld be cut 9 pieces1 & _! h\ses made a dunghill 7,dan4 iii4 #bi74 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,reigns ,,( ,,nebu*adnezz>1 ,,bel%azz>1 ,,& ,,d>ius4 ,,dan4 ,,iv4-,,vi4 ,b4,c4 #egj-ech4 ,,?\gh f ! incid5t j record$ ,nebu*adnezz> _h le>nt to "k ! greatness ( ! ,god ( ,israel1 a /ill /]n] lesson 0 ne$$ to tea* him 8 own position 9 ref]5ce to ! ,mo/ ,high4 ,he 0 by f> ! greate/ ( ! ,babylonian mon>*s4 ,8 "n 0 kn[n1 8 p[] 0 dread$ ?r\gh\t ! entire ,ea/]n _w4 ,he 0 ! conqu]or ( ,syria1 ( ,phnicia1 ( ,tyre1 ( ,pale/9e4 ,he 0 ! adorn] & beautifi] ( 8 native l&4 ,he built noble cities2 he rais$ /ately temples2 he r5ovat$1 =tifi$1 almo/ rebuilt ,babylon2 he con/ruct$ quays & breakwat]s#dea1 res]voirs1 canals1 & aqu$ucts on a scale ( gr&eur & magnific5ce surpass+ ev]y?+ ( ! k9d record$ 9 hi/ory#deb4 ,p]haps no s+le man ev] left beh9d him z 8 memorial1 "o-half ! am\nt ( build+ :i* 0 erect$ by ?is k+4 ,! palace he built = himself 9 ,babylon ) its triple walls1 its hang+ g>d5s1 its plat$ pill>s1 0 reg>d$ 9 8 day z "o ( ! wond]s ( ! _w1 :ile ev5 at ! pres5t h\r#dec x is 8 "n :i* is /amp$ ^u well-nigh e brick f\nd amid/ ! ru9s ( 8 capital4 ,amid/ all ?is e>?ly gr&eur he _h gr[n & become /rong2 8 greatness rea*$ unto heav51 & 8 dom9ion to ! end ( ! e>?4 ,inflat$ ) pride1 he became a god unto himself1 & knew n t he 0 b an in/rum5t 9 ! h& ( ,him1 :o rule? 9 ! k+dom ( m51 & give? x to :omsoev] ,he w 7,dan4 iv4 #ag74 ,?is 0 ! lesson he _h n[ to le>n1 & he le>n$ x on ?is wise4 ,"o night he dream$ a dream :i* none ( 8 wise m5 c\ld int]pret4 ,daniel1 !re=e1 0 once m summon$ be=e him1 & li/5$ :ile ! mon>* reveal$ ! ,vision ( ! ,night4 ,i saw1 he said1 & behold a ,tree 9 ! mid/ ( ! e>?1 & ! height !re( 0 great1 rea*+ unto ! heav51 & ! sight !re( to ! end ( all ! e>?4 ,! leaves !re( 7 fair1 & ! fruit mu*1 & ! bea/s ( ! field _h %ad[ "u x1 ! f[ls ( heav5 dwelt 9 ! b\ghs !re(1 & all fle% f$ ( x4 ,&1 behold6 !re came d[n f heav5 a ,wat*] & a ,holy ,"o1 :o cri$ out1 ,hew d[n ! ,tree1 & cut (f 8 bran*es1 b leave ! /ump ( 8 roots 9 ! e>?1 ev5 ) a b& ( iron & brass1 & let x be wet ) ! dew ( heav51 & let 8 portion be ) ! bea/s1 & let 8 he>t be *ang$ f man's1 & let a bea/'s he>t be giv5 him1 & let sev5 times pass ov] him4 ,su* 0 ! ,vision4 ,:at 0 ! int]pretation8 ,daniel did n disguise x f ! mon>*4 8,! ,tree 0 no o!r ?an himself4 ,= him !re 0 a great trial 9 /ore4 ,a day 0 ne>1 :5 he w\ld be ca/ d[n f 8 place ( p[]1 w\ld be driv5 f ! society ( m51 w\ld h 8 dwell+ ) ! bea/s ( ! field1 until sev5 times _h pass$ ov] him & he reviv$ & knew = a tru? t n he1 b ! ,mo/ ,high rul$ 9 ! k+dom ( heav51 & gave dom9ion & p[] to :omsoev] ,he w\ld0 7,dan4 iv4 #a-bg74 ,?us a w>n+ 0 giv5 him1 b x 0 disreg>d$4 ,nebu*adnezz> did n1 z ,daniel bade1 break (f 8 s9s by righte\sness1 & 8 iniquities by %ew+ m]cy to ! poor4 ,twelve mon?s aft]w>ds he 0 walk+ 9 t glori\s palace :i* he _h made = himself1 & 9 a mom5t ( ov]we5+ pride he cri$1 ,is n ?is great ,babylon1 t ,i h built = ! h\se ( ! k+dom by ! might ( my p[]1 & = ! hon\r ( my maje/y8 ,! words _h h>dly be5 spok51 :5 8 doom came ^u him4 ,! ?ick pall ( madness#ded settl$ d[n ^u him2 ! m9d ( a man dep>t$ f him1 & t ( a bea/ ent]$ 94 ,ca/+ (f 8 robes1 he refus$ ! food & habitation ( m52 m+l+ ) ! cattle 9 ! fields1 he rema9$ expos$ to ! wea!r day & night1 till 8 hair 0 gr[n z eagles' fea!rs1 & 8 nails l birds' claws#dee 7,dan4 iv4 #cc74 ,mean:ile1 z seems mo/ probable1 8 que5 ,nitocris adm9i/]$ 8 k+dom1 & at l5g?1 aft] an int]val ( f\r1 or p]haps sev5 ye>s1 z he did n scruple to decl>e 9 a proclamation address$ to 8 p1 he came to himself4 ,8 und]/&+ came back to him2 he lift$ up 8 eyes to heav51 & bless$ ! ,mo/ ,high1 & prais$ & hon\r$ ,him t live? = ev]4 ,) 8 reason1 ! glory also ( 8 k+dom return$4 ,8 c\nsellors & 8 lords s\ght him & br\ght him back to 8 palace1 & excell5t maje/y 0 add$ unto him4 ,resum+ 8 great works :i* _h be5 susp5d$1 he 8add$ fre% wond]s 9 8 old age to ! m>vell\s con/ructions ( 8 manhood10 & aft] a reign ( #dc ye>s di$1 ,b4,c4 #efa1 at ! advanc$ age ( #hc or #hd1 & 0 succe$$ by 8 son ,evil-,m]oda*4 ,%ortly aft] 8 accession ! new k+ releas$ ,,jehoia*91 k+ ( ,judah1 f ! prison :]e he _h be5 conf9$ = #ch ye>s1 set 8 ?rone above ! ?rone ( ! o!r captive pr9ces at ,babylon1 & gave him a daily all[ance f ! royal table 7#b ,k+s xxv4 #bg-cj74 ,b 9 ! c\rse ( "o or two ye>s he 0 assass9at$1 & "o ( ! conspirators1 ,n]igliss> or ,n]igassolass> usurp$ ! ?rone1 ,b4,c4 #eei1 & held ! gov]nm5t = #c ye>s & a half1 bequea?+ x to 8 son ,laboroso>*od1 ,b4,c4 #eef4 ,9 ! c\rse ( n9e mon?s1 he 0 succe$$ by ,nabonadius#def1 or ,labynetus1 ,b4,c4 #eee4 ,mean:ile ! neighb\r+ k+dom ( ,m$ia _h be5 ! sc5e ( a great revolution1 9 :i* ,babylon ev5tually became involv$4 ,m&ane a daught] ( ,a/yages1 :o m\nt$ ! ,m$ian ?rone ,b4,c4 #eie1 m>ri$ ,cambyses1 a ,p]sian ( ! royal family ( ! ,a*m5id1 & became ! "m ( ,,cyrus ! ,great#deg4 ,ali5at$ by 8 tyranny & we>y+ ( 8 rule a l>ge body ( ! subjects ( ,a/yages transf]r$ _! affections to ?is pr9ce1 :o head+ a revolt1 defeat$ & captur$ ! ,m$ian k+ ne> ,pas>gad1 ,b4,c4 #eei1 & obta9$ ! supremacy ov] ! comb9$ ,m$o-,p]sic empire4 ,at fir/ ! conqu]or did n m>* aga9/ ,babylon1 & ,nabonadius =m$ an alliance ) ,crsus k+ ( ,lydia1 & employ$ himself dilig5tly 9 /r5g!n+ 8 capital1 /or+ up provisions1 & erect+ def5sive works4 ,b ,cyrus ga9$ a complete victory ov] ! ,lydian k+ ,b4,c4 #edf1 & at ! end ( ab\t six ye>s appe>$ be=e ,babylon4 ,aft] a s+le engagem5t he drove ! ,babylonians )9 _! def5ces 7,j]4 li4 #cj71 & comm5c$ a regul> siege4 ,at ?is "t ,nabonadius does n appe> to h be5 pres5t 9 8 capital1 hav+ fl$ to ,borsippa aft] ! late engagem5t4 ,b he left beh9d him a son :om he _h a few ye>s be=e admitt$ to a %>e 9 ! gov]nm5t#deh4 ,?is 0 ,bil-%>-uz>1 ! ,bel%azz> ( ! ,scripture n>rative4 ,?is pr9ce made a great fea/ = a ?\s& ( 8 nobles1 8 wives & concub9es1 & high e/ates ( ! realm1 9 ! mid/ ( :i*1 heat$ ) w9e1 he comm&$ t all ! gold & silv] vessels1 :i* 8 gr&fa!r#dei ,nebu*adnezz> _h tak5 f ! plund] ( ,j]usalem1 %\ld be br\ght =?1 & f !m ! assembl$ gue/s drank 9 hon\r ( _! v>i\s gods4 ,b 9 ! mid/ ( _! fe/ivities ! ,f+]s ( a ,man's ,h& 7 se5 to write my/]i\s words on ! plai/] ( ! palace wall4 ,in/antly all ! brightness ( ,bel%azz>'s c\nt5ance vani%$1 8 ?\ghts tr\bl$ him1 8 knees smote "o aga9/ ano!r4 ,) l\d voice he bade ! a/rolog]s & soo?say]s be br\ght be=e him1 & promis$ hon\r1 place1 & p[] to any t w\ld int]pret ! my/ic words4 ,b ?is none ( ! wise m5 ( 8 realm c\ld d4 ,amid/ ! al>m & confusion1 ! ,que5-"m n[ ent]$1 & advis$ t !y %\ld consult ,daniel1 :o seems at ?is "t to h be5 liv+ 9 close retirem5t4 ,accord+ly he 0 br\ght 91 & aft] decl9+ all ! mon>*'s promis$ rew>ds1 /]nly rebuk$ him1 = t ?\gh he knew all t 8 gr&fa!r's pride _h br\ght d[n ^u him1 he _h yet lift$ up himself aga9/ ! ,"l ( ,heav51 & 9 impi\s triumph pr(an$ ! sacr$ vessels once d$icat$ to t ,god :o n[ _h s5t him ?is message1 ,,m5e1 ,god ha? numb]$ ?y k+dom & f9i%$ x2 ,,tekel1 ?\ art weigh$ 9 ! balances & f\nd want+2 ,,p]es1 ?y k+dom is divid$ & giv5 to ! ,m$es & ,p]sians 7,dan4 v4 #be-bh74 ,t v night ! ,prophet's words 7 fulfill$4 ,hav+ div]t$ ! c\rse ( ! ,euphrates1 ,cyrus assault$ ! city f ! dry b$ ( ! riv]1 captur$ x1 & slew ,bel%azz>1 ,b4,c4 #ech1 ?us fulfill+ ! prophecies ( ,isaiah 7xxi4 #i2 xlv4 #a7 & ,j]emiah 7li4 #ca-ci74 ,ha/5+ on to o!r conque/s1 ,cyrus entru/$ ! captur$ city to a vic]oy#dfj1 kn[n 9 ,scripture z ,d>ius ! ,m$e#dfa4 ,he signaliz$ 8 accession to p[] by sett+ ov] ! k+dom ( ,babylon ,prop]1 ei!r z a body ( c\ncillors or prov9cial gov]nors1 #abj pr9ces1 subject to ! au?ority ( ?ree presid5ts1 ( :om ,daniel1 n[ f> advanc$ 9 life1 0 *ief 7,dan4 vi4 #b74 ,old & grey-head$1 he /ill rema9$ fai?ful to ! ,god ( 8 fa!rs4 ,& n[ mov$ ) jeal\sy at 8 elevation1 ! o!r nobles resolv$ to compass 8 ru94 ,unable to accuse him ( any failure 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! k+dom1 !y p]suad$ ,d>ius to pass an irrevocable decree1 l ! law ( ! ,m$es & ,p]sians1 orda9+ t = a space ( #cj days no "o %\ld (f] up any petition to any god or man save to ! mon>* himself1 on p5alty ( be+ flung into a d5 ( lions4 ,?is decree ,daniel reg>d$ n2 /eadfa/ 9 ! religion ( 8 fa!rs1 he op5$ ! w9d[s ( 8 *amb] t[>ds ,j]usalem1 & ?ree times a-day1 z _h be5 8 wont1 (f]$ up 8 pray]s to 8 ,god4 ,! nobles n[ _h ! opportunity !y _h covet$1 & !y report$ 8 conduct to ! k+4 ,sorely aga9/ 8 w1 & aft] fruitless ef=ts to deliv] him f _! malice1 ,d>ius bade ! s5t5ce be execut$4 ,! ag$ prophet 0 flung into ! d51 ! m\? !re( 0 clos$1 & seal$ ) ! royal signet1 & ! signet ( ! lords & pr9ces4 ,fa/+ & sleepless ! mon>* pass$ ! night1 nei!r 7 in/rum5ts ( music br\ght be=e him4 ,ris+ e>ly 9 ! morn+ he s\ght out ! lions' d51 & to 8 great joy f\nd t ,jehovah _h protect$ ,8 fai?ful s]vant1 _h s5t ,8 angel1 & %ut ! lions' m\?s4 ,!reupon he ord]$ him to be br\ght =?1 & !n issu$ in/ructions = ! imm$iate execution ( 8 accus]s1 :o1 accord+ to ! cruel b usual ,ori5tal cu/om1 7 ) _! wives & *ildr5 flung into ! d5 & torn 9 pieces4 ,n cont5t ) ?is1 he proclaim$ t ?r\gh\t 8 va/ empire adoration %\ld be paid to ! ,god ( ,daniel1 ! liv+ ,god1 /eadfa/ = ev]1 :o worke? signs & wond]s 9 heav51 & ha? deliv]$ ,8 s]vant f ! p[] ( ! lions 7,dan4 vi4 #bg74 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,rebuild+ ,,( ,,! ,,temple4 ,,e/h] ,,& ,,ahasu]us4 ,,ezra ,i4-,,iv4 ,,e/h] ,i4-,x4 ,b4,c4 #ecf-dgi4 ,,at ! "t :5 ,cyrus ?us became ! rul] ( an empire great] ev5 ?an ,assyria itself1 sev5ty#dfb ye>s _h elaps$ s9ce ! capture ( ,j]usalem 9 ! reign ( ,jehoiakim 7,dan4 ix4 #a1 #b74 ,! prosp]ity he _h already enjoy$ "u s _m sov]eigns ,daniel /ill reta9$ "u ! new mon>*1 & x 0 probably ?r\gh 8 influ5ce t 9 ! fir/ ye> ( 8 reign1 or ,b4,c4 #ecf1 ,cyrus issu$ a decree giv+ p]mission to ! ,jews to return to _! native l& & rebuild _! ,temple4 ,to aid !m 9 s do+ he re/or$ to !m ! sacr$ vessels :i* ,nebu*adnezz> _h c>ri$ (f f ,j]usalem1 & in/ruct$ ! pa%as ?r\gh\t ! v>i\s prov9ces to af=d !m e facility = _! return 7,ezra i4 #a-f74 ,! majority1 h[ev]1 ( ! ,jews :o _h = ye>s be5 com=tably settl$ 9 ! l& ( exile1 & _h !re ris5 to afflu5ce & high positions1 pref]r$ to reta9 _! settlem5ts#dfc1 & only #db1cfj att5d$ by #g1ccg s]vants 7 f\nd will+ to return to _! native l&4 ,ov] ?is body ,,z]ubbabel1 ! head ( ! h\se ( ,judah1 & gr&son ( ,k+ ,jehoia*91 0 inve/$ ) ! supreme au?ority4 ,he _h held "s (fice 9 ! ,babylonian c\rt1 & _h receiv$ ! ,*aldan "n ( ,%e%bazz>4 ,appo9t$ by ,cyrus to ! gov]nor%ip ( ,j]usalem1 & accompani$ by ! high-prie/ ,,je%ua1 & possibly ! prophets ,,haggai & ,,ze*>iah1 ) copi\s pres5ts ( silv] & gold 7,ezr4 i4 #g-aa71 he set out at ! head ( ! return+ coloni/s & be=e long rea*$ ,j]usalem#dfd4 ,sev5 mon?s aft] _! return1 ! ,alt> ( ,burnt-sacrifice 0 re-erect$ on its anci5t site1 & ! prie/s & ,levites (f]$ burnt-(f]+s & sacrifices4 ,?is done1 prep>ations 7 made by ! ,pr9ce ( ! ,captivity = 8 great "w1 ! rebuild+ ( ! ,temple4 ,a grant ( money = ?is purpose hav+ be5 already receiv$ f ,cyrus1 c$> trees 7 br\ght f ,lebanon to ,joppa2 masons & c>p5t]s 7 hir$2 & 9 ! #bnd mon? ( ! #bnd ye> ( _! return1 ! f\ndations ( ! second ,temple 7 laid1 ) all ! pomp & c]emonial t circum/ances admitt$4 ,! prie/s 9 _! app>el ) trumpets1 ! ,levites ! sons ( ,asaph ) cymbals 7,ezr4 iii4 #aj1 #aa71 sang ! same ,psalms1 to ! s\nd ( :i* ! fir/ ,temple _h be5 d$icat$1 & ! p respond$ ) a great %\t1 :i*1 h[ev]1 0 well-nigh dr[n$ by ! sobs & lam5tations ( _m1 especially ! old] m51 :o _h beheld ! glories ( ! =m] ,temple4 ,b ! good "w 0 n to proce$ unoppos$4 ,in=m$ ( _! design1 ! ,sam>itans reque/$ to be all[$ "s %>e 9 its promotion4 ,?is ,z]ubbabel & ,je%ua unwisely reject$1 & ! ,sam>itans !reupon exhau/$ e artifice to prev5t ! completion ( ! "w4 ,aft] putt+ !m to v>i\s o!r annoyances1 !y hir$ c\nsellors to misrepres5t !m at ! c\rt ( ,p]sia1 & ev5tually succe$$ 9 prev5t+ any fur!r progress dur+ ! reign ( ,cyrus1 & ( 8 successors ,cambyses & ,sm]dis1 ,b4,c4 #ebe-eba 7,ezr4 iv4 #aa-bd74 ,b 9 ! second ye> ( ,d>ius ,hy/aspes1 ,b4,c4 #ebj1 ! /irr+ words ( ! prophets ,,haggai & ,,ze*>iah 7,hag4 i4 #a-h2 ,ze*4 i4 #a-f7 r\s$ once m ! spirits ( ,z]ubbabel & ,je%ua1 & a fre% & det]m9$ ef=t 0 made to complete ! "w4 ,! ,p]sian satraps ( ! prov9ce1 ,tatnai & ,%e?>boznai1 came to ,j]usalem1 & aft] an inspection ( ! "w appli$ to ! ,p]sian c\rt = in/ructions :e!r x 0 to be p]mitt$ to g on 7,ezr4 v4 #f-ag74 ,d>ius caus$ ! ar*ives at ,ecbatana to be se>*$1 & at l5g? ! orig9al decree ( ,cyrus be+ discov]$1 he reissu$ x1 & at ! same "t comm&$ ! ,p]sian satraps in/ead ( (f]+ any mole/ation to ! ,jewi% colony1 to promote ! "w to ! utmo/ ( _! p[] 7,ezr4 vi4 #e-ac74 ,?us aid$1 ! ,jews press$ =w>d ) su* vig\r t1 9 ! #h? ye> ( ! reign ( ,d>ius1 ! ,temple 0 complet$ & ready = d$ication1 ,b4,c4 #eaf4 ,?is c]emony 0 p]=m$ ) e solemnity1 num]\s sacrifices 7 (f]$1 ! prie/s 7 r$i/ribut$ into c\rses1 & ! ,passov] 0 celebrat$ ) great rejoic+s 7,ezr4 vi4 #ae-bb74 ,dur+ ! rema9d] ( ! long reign ( ,d>ius1 ! ,jews enjoy$ a cont9uance ( peace & tranquillity4 ,b 9 ! ye> ,b4,c4 #dhe1 ,,ahasu]us#dfe1 ! ,,x]xes ( pr(ane hi/ory1 asc5d$ ! ,p]sian ?rone4 ,:5 he _h reign$ ?ree ye>s1 ?is caprici\s despot made a fea/ = all 8 nobles at ,susa1 & on ! sev5? day ( ! revels ord]$ ,va%ti 8 que5 to grace ! banquet ) h] pres5ce4 ,) a due conc]n = h] own dignity ! que5 decl9$1 :i* s enrag$ h] "l t he issu$ a decree depos+ h] f h] royal /ation1 & ord]+ a g5]al levy ( beautiful virg9s1 t he might select f !m a new que5 7,e/h4 ii4 #a-d74 ,at ?is "t !re 0 liv+ at ,susa a ,jew nam$ ,mordecai1 ( ! tribe ( ,b5jam9 7,e/h4 ii4 #e74 ,hav+ no *ild ( 8 own1 he _h adopt$ 8 c\s9 ,,hadassah or ,,e/h]1 a beautiful orphan4 ,toge!r ) ! o!r virg9s %e 0 br\ght into ! royal h>em1 & f\nd su* fav\r ) ! mon>* t 9 ! sev5? ye> ( 8 reign1 )\t enquir+ into h] k9dr$ or p1 he ord]$ h] to be cr[n$ 9 place ( ! depos$ que5 7,e/h4 iii4 #af74 ,by virtue ( 8 relation%ip ,mordecai1 too1 %>$ 9 ! prosp]ity ( 8 niece1 & became "o ( ^? :o sat 9 ! k+'s gate 7,e/h4 ii4 #da74 ,9 ?is capacity he discov]$ a plot ( ! eunu*s to assass9ate ! k+1 :i* he duly divulg$1 & !y 7 execut$1 :ile a record ( 8 s]vices 0 ent]$ 9 ! royal *ronicles4 ,b ,mordecai _h a rival = ! royal fav\r 9 ! p]son ( ,,haman1 an ,agagite1 i4e4 probably a desc5dant ( ! anci5t ,amalekite k+s4 ,rapidly out/ripp+ all 8 o!r competitors1 ! new fav\rite 0 advanc$ to ! highe/ position 9 ! k+dom1 & 0 treat$ ) ! utmo/ rev]5ce by ev]yone1 save ,mordecai only4 ,/ung to ! quick at ?is slight1 & hav+ discov]$ ! secret ( 8 rival's l9eage1 ,haman resolv$ to /rike a bl[ aga9/ ! nation to :i* ,mordecai belong$4 ,accord+ly he repres5t$ to 8 royal ma/] t ! ,jews1 scatt]$ & disp]s$ ?r\gh\t ! prov9ces ( 8 empire1 7 a dang]\s & turbul5t race1 ( ali5 habits & religion1 :o ought to be put to dea?2 & f ! confiscation ( _! prop]ty he promis$ to place 9 ! royal c(f]s upw>ds ( #aj1jjj tal5ts ( silv]4 ,! prospect ( s l>ge an increase to 8 dilapidat$ =tunes 0 eag]ly fav\r$ by ! reckless despot1 & ass5t+ to ! cruel s*eme1 he plac$ 8 signet-r+ 9 ! h&s ( ,haman1 :o quickly saw t a decree 0 issu$ = ! :olesale de/ruction ( ! ,jewi% exiles ?r\gh\t ! ,p]sian dom9ions1 )\t reg>d to sex or age 7,e/h4 iii4 #h-ae74 ,news ( :at 0 design$ be=e long rea*$ ! e>s ( ,mordecai4 ,kn[+ t he himself 0 ! ma9 cause ( ?is blood?ir/y decree1 he 0 fill$ ) ! utmo/ al>m1 & sat d[n array$ 9 sackclo? & a%es at ! k+'s gate4 ,8 /range conduct be+ report$ to ,e/h]1 %e s5t to h] relative to asc]ta9 ! cause1 & !n = ! fir/ "t le>nt ! cont5ts ( ,haman's edict4 ,9 ?is awful crisis %e resolv$ to put h] life 9 h] h&1 & to int]c$e ) ! k+ 9 behalf ( h] p4 ,mean:ile1 at h] sugge/ion1 all ! ,jews at ,susa ma9ta9$ = ?ree days a solemn fa/1 & !n1 array$ 9 h] royal app>el1 & radiant 9 h] beauty1 %e pres5t$ h]self be=e ! k+4 ,! captivat$ mon>* /ret*$ =? ! gold5 sceptre1 & invit$ h] to pref] h] petition4 ,let ! k+ & ,haman1 %e begg$1 come to a banquet ( w9e4 ,!y came1 b decl9+ to make kn[n h] petition = ! pres5t1 %e invit$ ! two to a simil> fea/ on ! foll[+ day 7,e/h4 v4 #h74 ,ov]joy$ at ^! special m>ks ( hon\r1 ,haman eag]ly rec\nt$ !m to 8 wife & family1 b decl>$ t !y avail$ him no?+ s long z 8 rival 0 p]mitt$ to reta9 8 place at ! k+'s gate4 ,!y1 !re=e1 advis$ t a gall[s #ej cubits high %\ld be erect$1 & t he %\ld reque/ ! k+'s p]mission to hang ,mordecai !reon4 ,b t night1 ! mon>*1 unable to sleep1 ord]$ c]ta9 ( ! *ronicles to be read be=e him1 & n[ = ! fir/ "t le>nt ! s]vice ! ,jewi% exile _h r5d]$ by reveal+ ! plot aga9/ 8 own life4 ,9 answ] to 8 enquiries1 he _h j asc]ta9$ t no m>k ( ! royal approval _h be5 be/[$ ^u 8 b5efactor1 :5 ,haman ent]$ ! c\rt 9 ! e>ly morn+ to reque/ t execution might be c>ri$ out ^u 8 hat$ rival4 ,! k+ enquir$ :at ought to be done to ! man he delight$ to hon\r4 ,imag9+ t none b himself c\ld be int5d$1 ! fav\rite sugge/$ t he %\ld be clad 9 royal app>el1 cr[n$ ) ! k+'s diadem1 & m\nt$ on ! royal mule1 be conduct$ ?r\gh ! /reets ( ,susa by "o ( ! k+'s mo/ noble fri5ds4 ,! mon>* approv$1 & bade him /raightway conf] all ^! m>ks ( hon\r on no o!r ?an ,mordecai4 ,n d>+ to disobey1 he array$ 8 rival 9 ! gorge\s robes ( ! k+1 & conduct$ him ?r\gh ! /reets ( ! city4 ,!n ) a heavy he>t he return$ home1 & rec\nt$ to 8 family ! /range ev5ts ( ! day4 ,a pres5tim5t ( com+ doom came ov] 8 relatives1 b a ha/y summons to ! royal banquet cut %ort _! delib]ations4 ,= ! second "t ! mon>* desir$ to le>n ! que5's petition1 & ,e/h] n[ reveal$ ! dang] ( h] nation1 & d5\nc$ ! wick$ conspirator4 ,fill$ ) wra? ,ahasu]us ord]$ 8 in/ant execution1 & at ! sugge/ion ( "o ( ! eunu*s he 0 hang$ on ! v gall[s he _h con/ruct$ = 8 rival 7,e/h4 vii4 #g-aj74 ,b ! execution ( ,haman 0 b a /ep 9 ,mordecai's designs = ! deliv]y ( 8 nation4 ,! edict = ! massacre 0 /ill 9 =ce1 & c\ri]s _h already gone =? ) x to ! v>i\s prov9ces ( ! empire4 ,its revocation 0 =bidd5 by ,p]sian law1 b a second edict emp[]$ ! ,jews to assume ! def5sive aga9/ _! adv]s>ies1 ( :om1 b&+ !mselves toge!r1 !y slew #hjj at ,susa 7,e/h4 ix4 #f1 #ae71 & #ge1jjj 9 ! v>i\s prov9ces1 :ile ,haman's t5 sons %>$ _! fa!r's fate 7,e/h4 ix4 #ab1 #af74 ,9 memory ( ?is signal deliv]ance ! ,jews to ?is day celebrate ! ,fea/ ( ,,purim or ,lots1 9 ironical commemoration ( _! great enemy1 :o _h resort$ to ?is mode ( augury = asc]ta9+ an auspici\s day = execut+ 8 bloody design aga9/ _! nation4 ,prec$$ by a /rict fa/ on ! #ac? ( ,ad>#dff1 ! fe/ival is celebrat$ on ! #ad? & #ae? ) great rejoic+s4 ,accord+ to mod]n usage ! book ( ,e/h] is read 9 ! ,synagogue1 & :5 ! read] comes to ! "n ( ,haman1 ! entire assembly %\t1 ,let 8 "n be blott$ out1 let ! "n ( ! ungodly p]i%2 & ! conclusion ( ! s]vice is foll[$ by fea/+ & m]rim5t4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,times ,,( ,,ezra ,,& ,,nehemiah4 ,,close ,,( ,,! ,,canon4 ,,ezra ,,vii4-,x4 ,,neh4 ,i4-,,xiii4 ,b4,c4 #deg-dae4 ,,9 ! ye> ,b4,c4 #dfd ,artax]xes ,longimanus succe$$ to ! ,p]sian ?rone4 ,8 reign 0 fav\rable to ! ,jews1 & 0 signalis$1 ,b4,c4 #deh1 by a fre% migration to ,j]usalem head$ by ,,ezra1 a desc5dant ( ,hilkiah ! high-prie/ 9 ! "t ( ,josiah4 ,a royal ord9ance emp[]$ him n only to receive contributions f 8 own nation scatt]$ ?r\gh\t ,babylonia = ! adornm5t ( ! ,temple at ,j]usalem1 b also to e/abli% magi/rates & judges ?r\gh\t all ,judea1 & to claim assi/ance f ! v>i\s pa%as ( ! prov9ces ?r\gh :i* he w\ld pass 7,ezr4 vii4 #aa-bf74 ,?us aid$ & enc\rag$1 ,ezra p]suad$ ab\t #f1jjj ( 8 c\ntrym5 to take "p 9 ?is second migration1 among/ :om 7 _m ( ! prie/hood1 bo? ( ! high] & l[] ord]s4 ,aft] a fa/ ( ?ree days at ! riv] ,ahava#dfg1 to supplicate ! ,div9e bless+ on ! ent]prise1 ! exp$ition set out1 &1 ?\gh n escort$ by a royal gu>d1 rea*$ ,j]usalem 9 safety 7,ezra viii4 #cb74 ,ezra 0 well receiv$ by ! ,jewi% gov]nors1 b 0 pa9$ to f9d mu* to blame 9 ! conduct ( 8 c\ntrym54 ,=getful ( ! comm&s ( ! ,law1 !y _h 9 _m in/ances int]m>ri$ ) ! surr\nd+ hea!n tribes4 ,he !re=e devot$ himself ) all zeal to ! correction ( ^! abuses2 proclaim$ a fa/ by way ( atonem5t = pa/ transgressions1 & succe$$ 9 induc+ _m to put away _! /range wives4 ,at ! same "t he comm5c$ a m complete reorganization ( ! p accord+ to ! ,mosaic ,law & ! in/itutes ( ,david1 &1 x is n improbable1 a revision & re>rangem5t ( ! sacr$ ,books 7,ezra x4 #a-ag74 ,b ?\gh ! ,p]sian mon>*s _h n be5 unwill+ to r5d] aid 9 ! rebuild+ ( ! ,jewi% ,temple1 _! policy _h hi!rto =bidd5 ! re-erection ( ! city itself1 :i* /ill lay expos$ & def5celess1 its walls brok5 d[n & its gates burn$ ) fire 7,neh4 i4 #c71 ! ,temple1 & a few private dwell+s1 be+ ! sole result ( #hj ye>s ( ef=t4 ,9 ! #bj? ye>1 h[ev]1 ( ,artax]xes1 or ,b4,c4 #ddd1 !re arriv$ at ,%usan a deputation f ,j]usalem1 ) a sad acc\nt ( ! condition ( ! city1 :i* !y laid be=e ,,nehemiah1 a ,jew1 probably ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 :o held a high position among/ ! royal cup-be>]s4 ,nehemiah in/antly conceiv$ ! patriotic design ( quitt+ ! com=ts ( 8 pres5t position1 & aid+ 8 c\ntrym5 9 _! difficulties4 ,) fa/+ & pray] he s\ght ! bless+ ( ! ,mo/ ,high on 8 design1 & %ortly aft]w>ds1 9 reply to ! enquiries ( ! k+ :y 8 c\nt5ance 0 s sad1 p\r$ =? ! deep desire ( 8 he>t1 & begg$ t he might be all[$ to g to ,judea1 & rebuild ! city ( 8 fa!rs4 ,artax]xes cons5t$#dfh1 on condition t he return$ )9 a c]ta9 p]iod2 & hav+ appo9t$ him ,tir%a?a or gov]nor ( ,judea1 gave him lett]s to ! pa%as ( ! prov9ces ?r\gh :i* he w\ld pass1 z also to ,asaph ! keep] ( ! royal =e/s1 direct+ him to supply timb] & o!r necess>ies = ! "w 7,neh4 ii4 #a-h74 ,?us emp[]$ & gu>d$ by a troop ( cavalry1 ,nehemiah set out on 8 j\rney4 ,on 8 arrival at ,j]usalem he = ?ree days kept sil5ce z to 8 int5tions1 b aft] a midnight survey ( ! ru9$ condition ( ! city1 op5ly proclaim$ ! purport ( 8 visit1 & ! royal commission "u :i* he 0 act+4 ,he advis$ ! in/ant rebuild+ ( ! city walls1 till :i* 0 done ! colony c\ld n b be a reproa* to ! surr\nd+ tribes1 ) _! city almo/ des]t$1 & ! ,temple itself fall+ into decay 7,neh4 ii4 #ab-bj74 ,8 project 0 receiv$ ) acclamation1 & a resolution 0 =m$ to press on ) ! "w )\t delay4 ,b ! com+ ( ! new gov]nor _h rea*$ ! e>s ( ! ,sam>itans1 & ,sanballat ! ,horonite#dfi1 ,tobiah an ,ammonite1 & ,ge%em an ,arabian1 employ$ e artifice to defeat 8 designs4 ,nehemiah1 h[ev]1 0 n to be daunt$4 ,8 object 0 to f9i% ! walls 9 ! %orte/ possible "t1 & he !re=e direct$ t :ile "o half ( ! p wr\ght at ! "w1 ! o!r %\ld /& by arm$ & ready to def5d !m1 & t ! workm5 %\ld hold 9 ! "o h& a weapon1 & 9 ! o!r _! tools4 ,?us by d9t ( incr$ible ex]tions1 )9 ! brief space ( #eb days ,j]usalem 0 aga9 gird$ & enclos$1 ! walls 7 rebuilt1 ! anci5t t[]s set up1 & ! gateways 7 ready = ! doors to be swung ^u !m 7,neh4 iv4 #ac-bc74 ,unable to imp$e by op5 viol5ce ! progress ( ! ent]prise1 ,sanballat & 8 fri5ds resort$ to v>i\s /ratagems to get ,nehemiah out ( ! city4 ,!y began by propos+ a conf]5ce ) ! gov]nor 9 "o ( ! villages ( ! pla9 ( ,ono 9 ,b5jam94 ,f\r times 0 ! proposition made1 & z (t5 decl9$4 ,!n resort 0 _h to a /ill m cunn+ artifice4 ,sanballat s5t to ,nehemiah an app>5tly fri5dly lett]1 ann\nc+ ! preval5ce ( a rum\r among ! hea!n nations settl$ 9 ,sam>ia t he int5d$ ,j]usalem to become ! capital ( an indep5d5t k+dom1 & _h suborn$ prophets to prophesy ( himself1 ,!re is a k+ 9 ,judah4 ,su* rum\rs 7 sure to rea* ! ,p]sian c\rt1 b might be dissipat$ by a fri5dly conf]5ce4 ,at ! same "t ,noadiah a prophetess & o!rs 7 brib$ to repres5t to ! gov]nor ! risk he 0 runn+1 & to p]suade him to take refuge 9 ! =tress ( ! ,temple4 ,b ,nehemiah saw ?r\gh _! designs1 & refus$ to give !m any pretext = accus+ him ( consci\s guilt 7,neh4 vi4 #a-ad74 ,9 addition to ^! plots ! gov]nor _h to be on 8 gu>d aga9/ trea*]y )9 ! city itself1 :]e _m ( ! ,jewi% nobles 7 c>ry+ on a secret correspond5ce ) ,tobiah1 & ev5 esp\s$ 8 cause4 ,b 9 spite ( all ob/acles ! "w w5t on1 & ! ess5tial "p ( ! gov]nor's design1 ! build+ ( ! gates1 0 accompli%$4 ,hav+ ?us provid$ = ! ext]nal security ( ! city1 ,nehemiah appli$ himself ) equal zeal to ! correction ( int]nal abuses4 ,"o ( ^! 0 ! high rate ( usury1 :i* ^? :o _h any money at _! comm&1 exact$ f _! poor] bre?r54 ,to su* an ext5t 0 ?is ! case1 t "s mortgag$ _! fields1 v9ey>ds1 & h\ses2 o!rs sold or pl$g$ ! fre$om ( _! *ildr52 :ile _m borr[$ at ! mo/ exorbitant rates suffici5t to pay ! royal taxes 7,neh4 v4 #a-ad74 ,! discov]y ( ?is nef>i\s sy/em r\s$ ! gov]nor's indignation4 ,himself noble1 g5]\s1 & highm9d$1 he decl9$ ev5 ! usual supplies = 8 own table :i* =m] gov]nors _h receiv$2 defray$ _m exp5ses out ( 8 own purse2 & ev5 ent]ta9$ ! poor] classes ( 8 c\ntrym5 at 8 own table 7,neh4 v4 #ad-ai74 ,) righte\s /]nness1 !re=e1 he rebuk$ ! nobles :o conniv$ at ?is disgraceful traffic1 & convok+ an assembly dem&$ t 8 enslav$ c\ntry m5 %\ld be set free1 _! debts remitt$1 & ! enorm\s int]e/ =egone4 ,8 rebukes _h _! effect4 ,! assembly unanim\sly ann\nc$ _! will+ness to acc$e to 8 dem&s1 & ab/a9 f su* conduct 9 future4 ,o!r measures = ! int]nal welf>e ( ! city 7 !n proce$$ )4 ,! doors hav+ be5 set up 9 ! gates1 ! cu/ody ( ! city 0 committ$ to ,hanani1 a relative ( ! gov]nor2 a regi/] ( ! p 0 tak51 ! ,law 0 solemnly read 9 _! he>+ by ,ezra 7,neh4 viii4 #a-af71 & ! ,fea/ ( ,tab]nacles 0 celebrat$ ) due solemnities1 f ! #ae? to ! #bbnd ( ! mon? ,tisri#dgj4 ,two days aft]w>ds a ,fa/ 0 proclaim$1 & ! p made a =mal confession ( _! national s9s1 & enum]at$ ! graci\s deal+s ( ! ,mo/ ,high ) !m1 f ! ,call ( ,abraham to ! return f ! ,captivity 7,neh4 ix4 #f-cg74 ,at ! same "t !y ratifi$ a solemn cov5ant to s]ve ! ,"l ) all _! he>t1 & keep ! ord9ances ( ! ,"l2 to avoid int]m>riages ) hea!ns2 to obs]ve ! ,sabba?s & o!r holy days1 & nei!r buy nor sell goods !reon2 to keep ! sev5? or ,sabbatical ye>1 & remit all debts dur+ x2 to contribute ea* man "o-?ird ( a %ekel t[>ds ! support ( ! ,temple-s]vice1 & to ma9ta9 ! cu/om>y fir/-fruits & ti!s 7,neh4 x4 #bi-ci74 ,hav+ 9 co-op]ation ) ,ezra ?us re/or$ ! national in/itutions1 ,nehemiah return$ to ! ,p]sian c\rt1 ,b4,c4 #dcb4 ,dur+ 8 abs5ce ! old abuses aga9 began to creep 92 ! p contract$ alliances ) =eign]s1 neglect$ ! ,sabba?1 & =got ! cov5ant !y _h s lately sworn to obs]ve4 ,z soon z he 0 in=m$ ( ?is1 ,nehemiah s\ght & obta9$ p]mission to revisit once m ! sc5e ( 8 =m] lab\rs1 & z ,tir%a?a 0 inve/$ ) r5ew$ p[]s4 ,return+ aft] an abs5ce ( ab\t n9e ye>s1 he f\nd t ,elia%ib ! high-prie/ _h p]mitt$ ,tobiah ! ,ammonite to occupy a l>ge *amb] 9 ! ,temple1 :i* _h be=e be5 us$ z a /ore = ! frank9c5se1 ! holy vessels1 & ! ti!s ( corn1 w9e1 & oil4 ,!reupon he insi/$ on ! expulsion ( ! intrud]1 & ! re/oration ( ! eject$ vessels & /ores1 ov] :i* he appo9t$ a ,levitical gu>d 7,neh4 xiii4 #a-ae74 ,he next introduc$ measures = ! prev5tion ( traffic on ! ,day ( ,re/1 & ! celebration ( mix$ m>riages1 alike among/ ! l[] & ! high] ord]s ( ! p1 ev5 depos+ f 8 sacr$ functions ! high-prie/ ,elia%ib = p]mitt+ 8 son ,joiada to ally himself ) a daught] ( ,sanballat ! ,horonite 7,neh4 xiii4 #ae-bh74 ,hav+ ?us complet$ 8 second adm9i/ration1 ?is truly patriotic & upright gov]nor 9 all probability return$ to ,p]sia ab\t ,b4,c4 #dac1 & !re di$4 ,) ?is date closes ! ,hi/ory conta9$ 9 ! ,scriptures ( ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,:ile ! mass ( ! ,hebrew p 0 scatt]$ among ! nations1 c>ry+ ) !m1 :]ev] !y w5t1 _! ,law & _! ,in/itutions1 we h se5 a remnant1 z _h inde$ be5 =etold1 re/or$ to _! own l&1 _! holy ,temple rebuilt1 _! glori\s ,city rais$ f its ru9s4 ,v diff]5t1 inde$1 0 _! position n[ f t :i* ! nation _h occupi$ dur+ ! palmy days ( ,solomon1 :5 _! k+dom /ret*$ f 8! riv] ( ,egypt0 to ! ,euphrates1 f ! m\nta9s ( ,lebanon to ! ,r$ ,sea4 ,diff]5t1 too1 & f> less co/ly 0 _! ,temple 9 comp>ison ) t :i* ! artisans ( ,hiram _h built = ! ,son ( ,david1 b 9 its moral & spiritual condition ! remnant ( ! nation f> excell$ ! contempor>ies ( its greate/ k+4 ,9 ! furnace ( affliction x _h be5 ?or\ghly purifi$ f all t5d5cies to idolatry4 ,! dre>y ye>s1 :5 _! h>ps hung ^u ! will[s by ! wat]s ( ,babylon1 _h n be5 )\t _! salut>y effect ^u ! p4 ,!re 0 no division n[ 9 ! objects ( _! wor%ip4 ,no high places 7 to be se5 cr[n$ ) temples d$icat$ to ,baal or ,*emo%2 no groves scre5$ ) _! leafy cov]t ! impure orgies ( ,a%t>o?2 no drums & cymbals dr[n$ ) _! horrid clang ! wail ( infants 9 ! valley ( ,b5-,h9nom1 z !y 7 pass$ ?r\gh ! fire to appease ! cruel ,molo*4 ,^! 8oracles0 7 8dumb40 ,! ,jew 0 no long] an idolat]4 ,! ,div9e ,unity 0 n[ ! c5tral tru? ( 8 cre$4 ,! ,law once neglect$ 0 n[ read1 copi$1 /udi$4 ,:ile ,nehemiah _h e>ne/ly appli$ himself to ! civil adm9i/ration1 ,ezra#dga1 & o!rs aft] him1 ) no less zeal devot$ _! en]gies to collect+1 transcrib+1 arrang+ ! ,sacr$ ,books4 ,^! 7 ultimately class$ "u ?ree divisions2 7i7 ,! ,law1 conta9+ ! five ,books ( ,moses2 7ii7 ,! ,prophets1 :i* includ$ ! hi/orical & prophetical writ+s2 7iii7 ,! ,psalms1 or ,hagiographa 7sacr$ writ+s71 compris+ ! poetical works4 ,mean:ile v>i$ z _h be5 ! =tunes ( ! ,*os5 ,p1 ! ,assurance ( a ,savi\r1 ( ,god's purpose ( love 9 ! promis$ ,se$1 _h nev] be5 =gott54 ,z fir/ made kn[n to man 9 ,p>adise1 x did p]haps1 z we h se5#dgb1 little m ?an assure him ( a future int]position 9 8 behalf1 )\t in=m+ him :e!r 8 ,r$eem] %\ld be "o or _m1 ! collective race1 or a s+le deliv]]4 ,b once giv51 ! realization ( ! ,promise becomes ! goal ( ,sacr$ ,hi/ory4 ,?r\gh "o ( ! sons ( ,noah#dgc1 x is limit$ to a p>ticul> race2 ?r\gh ! call ( ,abraham#dgd to a p>ticul> nation2 ?r\gh ,judah to a p>ticul> tribe4 ,:5 ! p flee away f ! t]rors ( ,s9ai1 ,moses pr$icts ! com+ ( a great] ,prophet#dge1 & a mighti] ,m$iator4 ,:5 ! ,sceptre rises f ,judah#dgf4 & ,david sits ^u 8 ?rone1 he himself speaks ( a ,great] ,k+#dgg1 ( ,,"o he calls 8 ,"l1 :o %all sit ^u 8 ?rone1 & ( ^: k+dom !re %all be no end4 ,:5 ! m\rnful close ( ,solomon's reign proves t he c\ld n be ! de/9$ k+1 :5 8 k+dom is r5t 9 twa91 & 8 subjects become a prey to _! enemies1 & are c>ri$ (f into f> di/ant l&s1 ev5 !n ! v sadness ( ! ,captivity only s]ves to correct ! idea ( ! ,messiah1 & ! 8,son ( ,david0 gives place 9 ! writ+s ( ,daniel to ! 8,son ( ,man#dgh40 ,?us ea* crisis ( ! nation's hi/ory s]ves to br+ ! ,promise )9 n>r[] limits1 & to illu/rate x ) fre% details4 ,mean:ile1 z "t rolls on1 & "o prophet aft] ano!r br+s out "s new p>ticul>1 =e%ad[+ ! bir?-place#dgi1 or ! (fices#dhj1 or ! works ( ! ,messiah1 ano!r ,voice beg9s to be he>d 9 ! ,temple ( ,prophecy4 ,x is n jubilant & glad1 tell+ ( triumph & ( glory1 ( ! subjugation ( nations1 or ! sett+ up ( a k+dom4 ,x is subdu$ & m\rnful4 ,x :isp]s ( suff]+ & rejection1 ( a triumph inde$1 b n ! triumph ( an e>?ly conqu]or4 ,x speaks ( ! com+#dha ( a man ( sorr[s & acqua9t$ ) grief2 ( ,8 be+ w\nd$ = transgressions & bruis$ = iniquities2 ( ,8 be+ cut (f1 b n = ,himself#dhb4 ,! e>lie/ prophecy _h decl>$ t ! se$ ( ! woman %\ld bruise ! ,s]p5t's head1 b _h :isp]$ t ! ,s]p5t w\ld bruise 8 heel4 ,! late/ decl>$ t ! ,messiah %\ld triumph1 b also t ,he %\ld die4 ,?us gradually1 b h>moni\sly1 0 ! p]son & "w ( man's ,r$eem] unfold$4 ,& at l5g? 9 ! fulness ( "t#dhc a ,babe 0 born 9 ,be?lehem1 & laid 9 a mang]4 ,se$ ( ! ,woman1 ( ! race ( ,%em1 ( ! desc5dants ( ,abraham1 ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 ( ! l9eage ( ,david1 ,he liv$1 ,he di$1 ,he rose aga94 ,prophet l unto1 b inf9itely great] ?an ,moses1 ,he gave u a law :i* %all nev] pass away#dhd2 ,prie/ l unto1 b n z ,a>on compass$ ab\t ) infirmity1 ,he (f]$ up on ! ,alt> ( ,8 ,cross a full1 p]fect1 & suffici5t sacrifice1 atonem5t1 & satisfaction = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w2 ,k+ l unto1 b inf9itely high] ?an ,david1 ,he sitte? at ! "r h& ( ,god1 clad 9 ! glorifi$ nature ( ! race ,he came to save1 ! pr$ict$ ,r$eem] ( ! ,old1 ! reveal$ ,deliv]] ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 9 :om !re is nei!r ,jew nor ,g5tile1 nei!r male nor female1 nei!r bond nor free#dhe4 ,,app5dix4 ,i4 ,,! ,,patri>*s ,,& ,,_! ,,desc5dants4 ,iscah ,h>an ,milcah ,,lot ,moab ,ammon ,laban ,,leah ,,t]ah ,nahor ,be?uel ,,ra*el ,,rebekah 7( ,hag>7 ,i%mael ,,esau ,,abraham 7( ,leah7 ,reub5 ,levi 7( ,s>ah7 ,issa*> ,,isaac ,simeon ,judah ,zebulun ,d9ah ,,jacob 7( ,bilhah7 ,dan ,naphtali 7( ,zilpah7 ,gad ,a%] 7( ,ra*el7 ,,joseph ,ephraim ,manasseh ,b5jam9 ,,ii4 ,,levi ,,& ,,! ,,prie/hood4 ,,miriam ,nadab ,,a>on ,abihu ,koha? ,amram ,eleaz> #af c\rses ,i?am> #h c\rses ,,levi 7( ,prie/s47 ,,moses ,g]%on ,m]>i ,,iii4 ,,k+s ,,( ,,judah ,,& ,,israel4 ,b4,c4 ,saul #ajie ,david #ajee ,solomon #ajae ,division ( ! ,k+dom1 ,b4,c4 #ige4 ,,k+doms ,,( ,,judah ,,& ,,israel4 ,,l9es ,,( ,,policy4 ,,k+s ,,( ,,judah4,b4,c4,,k+s ,,( ,,israel4 ,,dyna/ies4 #a ,rehoboam #ige #a ,j]oboam #b ,abijah #ieh ,i4 ,i4 #c ,asa #iee ,b4,c4 #ige-iah #ied #b ,nadab ,p]iod ( mutual #iec #c ,baa%a ,,ii4 ho/ility4 #icj #d ,elah #ibi #e ,zimri ,,iii4 #ibi #f ,omri #iah #g ,ahab #d ,jeho%aphat #iad ,,iv4 ,,ii4 #hih #h ,ahaziah ,b4,c4 #iah-hhd #hif #i ,jehoram ,p]iod ( mutual #e ,jehoram #hib alliance1 & #f ,ahaziah #hhe ho/ility to #g 7,a?aliah7 #hhdaj ,jehu ,syria4 #h ,joa% #hgh #hefaa ,jehoahaz #hdaab ,jehoa% #i ,amaziah #hci ,v4 #hbeac ,j]oboam ,,ii4 #aj ,uzziah #haj #a/ int]regnum #ghc( ab\t #aa ye>s99 ,,iii4 #ggcad ,za*>iah ,b4,c4 #hhd-ehh #ggbae ,%allum ,,vi4 ,r5ewal ( mutual #ggbaf ,m5ahem ,,vii4 ho/ilities1 #gfaag ,pekahiah gradual decl9e #geiah ,pekah ,,viii4 ( bo? k+doms #aa ,jo?am #geh be=e ! p[] #ab ,ahaz #gdb ( ,assyria4 #gcg #bnd int]regnum #gcjai ,ho%ea ,,ix4 #ac ,hezekiah #gbf #gba;,capture ( ,sam>ia #ad ,manasseh #fih;& captivity ( #ae ,amon #fdc;,israel4 #af ,josiah #fda #ag ,jehoahaz #faj #ah ,jehoiakim #faj #ai ,jehoia*9 #eii or ,coniah #bj ,z$ekiah #eii ,j]usalem #ehh de/roy$ 99 ,see ,cl9ton's ,epitome1 p4 #acc4 ,,iv4 ,,! ,,prophets4 ,,p]iod ,,illu/rat$ ,,by ,,_! ,,prophecies4 ,,probable ,,g5]al ,,*ron4 ,,k+s ,,( ,,k+s ,,( ,,division4 ,,ord] ,b4,c4 ,,israel4 ,,judah4 ,,major ,,prophets4 ,,prophets4 i4 ,be=e ! ,babylonian ,f\r4 ,captivity4 #a ,isaiah 99#a ,jonah #hdj-ghd;,jehoa%1 ,joa%1 ,amaziah ,j]oboam ,,ii4 #b ,j]emiah #b ,joel #haj-gie;,j]oboam ,,ii4 ,joa% #c ,ezekiel #c ,amos #haj-ghe;,j]oboam ,,ii4 ,uzziah #d ,daniel #d ,hosea #hjj-gbe;,j]oboam ,,ii4- ,uzziah1 ,jo?am1 ,ho%ea ,ahaz #e ,isaiah #geh-fii,pekahiah- ,ahaz1 ,hezekiah ,captivity #f ,micah #gfe-fih,m5ahem- ,uzziah1 ,jo?am1 ,captivity ,ahaz1 ,hezekiah ,,m9or ii4 ,ne> to ,,prophets4 & dur+ ! ,captivity ,twelve #a ,nahum #gbj-fih;,captivity ( ,manasseh1 ,amon1 ,israel ,josiah #a ,hosea #b ,zephaniah #fdj-fji ,josiah1 ,jehoahaz #b ,joel #c ,habakkuk #fab-eih ,josiah-,z$ekiah #c ,amos #d ,j]emiah #fbh-ehe ,jehoahaz-,captivity #d ,obadiah #e ,daniel #fjf-ecd ,! ,captivity #e ,jonah #f ,obadiah #ehh-ehc ,captivity ( ,judah #f ,micah #g ,ezekiel #eie-egd ,z$ekiah1 ,captivity #g ,nahum #h ,habakkuk iii4 ,aft] ! #i ,zephaniah return f #aj ,haggai ! ,captivity #aa ,ze*>iah #a ,haggai #ebj-eah ,! ,rebuild+ ( #ab ,mala*i ! ,temple #b ,ze*>iah #ebj-eaj ,rebuild+ & ,d$ication #c ,mala*i #dbj-cig #bnd ,re=mation ( ,nehemiah ,close ( ! ,canon 99 ,! ord] ( ! fir/ six ,prophets is mu* disput$1 b ! "o above giv5 seems to receive mo/ support4 ,by "s ! prophecies ( ,obadiah are ref]r$ to ! reign ( ,hezekiah1 ,b4,c4 #gbf-fih4 ,v4 ,,israel ,,9 ,,connection ,,) ,,! ,,surr\nd+ ,,nations4 #a4 ,,! ,,lat] ,,assyrian ,,empire4 ,b4,c4 ,,contemporane\s ,,k+doms4 ,,assyria4 ,,babylon4 ,,egypt4 ,,judah4 ,,israel4 #gdb ,,tigla?- ,nabonass> ,,piles] invades ,babylon #gda ,,ahaz ,,pekah #gdj ,takes ,pekah tribute tribut>y f ,,pekah ,defeats ,rez9 #gcg ,pays homage ,,pekah sla9 to ,tigla?- ,piles] at ,damascus #gcj ,,ho%ea #gbf ,accession (,elulu ,,hezekiah ,submission to ,,%almanes] ,%almanes] 7#b ,k4 xvii4 #c7 #gbe ,sabaco ,i48 ,alliance ) ,s ,s 7#b ,k4 xvii4 #d7 #gbc ,siege ( ,siege ( ,tyre ,sam>ia #gbb ,rebellion ( ,,s>gon #gba ,,s>gon takes,m]oda* ,sam>ia ,sam>ia ,baladan tak5 #gae ,attacks ,sabaco ,,ii48 ,,captivity ( ,arabia ,w>s ) ,,israel ,s>gon #gac ,,hezekiah',s illness ,embassy ( ,m]oda* ,baladan #gaa ,takes ,a%dod,attack$ by 7,see p4#dcd ,s>gon n47 #gjb ,,s5na*]ib ,belybus expels ,m]oda* ,baladan #gjj ,advances ,fir/ aga9/ attack ( ,phili/ia ,s5na*]ib & ,egypt on ,j]usalem makes ,,hezekiah tribut>y #fii8;,defeat$ ,as%ur-,nad9 ,second be=e attack ,pelusium #fih ,,manasseh #fij ,tirhakah #fhj ,accession (,es>haddon ,,es>haddon 7#b ,k4 xix4 #cg7 #fgf8 ,manasseh ,! capta9s br\ght to ( ,babylon ,es>haddon 7,see p4 remove #dde n47 ,,manasseh to ,babylon #ffj8;,assur-bani- ,saosdu*9us pal #ffd ,psammeti*us #fdg ,as%ur-emit-,c9neladanus ili #fdc ,,amon #fcj ,scy?ian ,,josiah invasion #fbe ,de/ruction ,nabopolass> ( ,n9eveh by ,cyax>es ,?is & ! foll[+ ,tables are fram$ f ^? giv5 9 ,rawl9son's ,h]odotus1 ,vol4 ,i4 pp4 #dhi1 #ecj1 ,cl9ton's ,epitome1 & ,prideaux's ,connection ( ,sacr$ & ,pr(ane ,hi/ory4 #b4 ,,babylonian ,,empire4 ,b4,c4 ,,babylonia4 ,,m$ia4 ,,egypt4 ,,lydia4 ,,judah4 #fbe ,nabopolass>#h? ye> ( #ci? ye> (,alyattes #ae? ye> ( ,cyax>es ,psammeti*us ,,josiah #fae ,cyax>es ,attack$ by attacks ,cyax>es ,lydia #faj ,makes peace ,,neco 7#b ,k4 ,peace made betwe5 xxiii4 #bh7 ,cyax>es & ,alyattes #fji ,attack$ by ,invades ,,jehoahaz ,neco ,syria ,,jehoiakim ,defeats ,,josiah #fjf ,s5ds ,defeat$ at ,submits to ,nebu*ad- ,c>*emi% ,nebu*ad- nezz> nezz> aga9/ ,nico #fjd ,,nebu*ad- ,,nezz> #fjb ,rebels #eii ,besieges ,tyre #eig ,besieges ,assi/s ,,jehoia*9 ,j]usalem ,nebu*ad- #c mo4 nezz> ,,z$ekiah #eie ,a/yages #eid ,psammeti*us ,,ii4 #ehh ,second ,apries ,attack$ by siege ( 7,ezek4 ,nebu*ad- ,j]usalem xvii4 #ae7 nezz> #ehf ,takes ,tak5 ,j]usalem prison] #ehe ,takes ,tyre #eha ,invades ,,captivity ,egypt ( ,,judah #egj ,second ,depos$ by ,invasion ,nebu*ad- ( ,egypt nezz> 7,j]4 xliv4 #cj2 ,ezek4 xxix4 xxx4 xxxii47 #efa ,,evil- ,,jehoia*9 ,,m]oda* releas$ #efj ,crsus #eei ,n]igliss> ,defeat$ by ,cyrus at ,pas>gad #eef ,laboroso- ar*od #eee ,nabonadius1 ,alliance ) ,crsus #edf ,defeat$ by ,cyrus #eci ,associat$ ) ,,bel%azz> #ech ,conqu]$ by ,,cyrus #c4 ,,! ,,p]sian ,,empire ,,& ,,greece4 ,b4,c4 ,,judea4 ,,p]sia4 ,,greece4 #ecg ,supremacy ( ,cyrus #ecf ,return ( ! ,jews ,decree = ! return ,! ,alt> set up ( ! ,jews #ecd ,int]ruption ( ! ,sam>itans #ebi ,dea? ( ,cyrus #ebe ,accession ( ,,cambyses #ebb ,,d>ius ,,hy/aspes #ebj ,prophecies ( ,haggai & ,,ze*>iah ,build+ ( ! ,temple resum$ #eaf ,temple d$icat$ #eaj ,expulsion ( ! ,pisi/ratid #dii ,burn+ ( ,s>dis by ! ,ionians #dic ,d>ius decl>es w> aga9/ ,greece #dij ,battle ( ,m>a?on #dhe ,accession ( ,,x]xes 7,ahasu]us7 #dhj ,battle ( ,salamis #dgi ,returns defeat$ f ,greece ,era ( ,e/h] & ,mordecai #dff ,battles at ! ,eurym$on #dfe ,dea? ( ,x]xes #dfd ,accession ( ,!mi/ocles goes to ,,artax]xes ,p]sia #deh ,,ezra comes to ,j]usalem ,la/ prophecies ( ,,ze*>iah #ddi ,artax]xes makes ,victory ( ! peace ) ! ,a!nians at ,salamis ,a!nians 9 ,cyprus #ddd ,,nehemiah rebuilds ! walls ( ,j]usalem ,opposition ( ,sanballat #dcc ,nehemiah returns to ,p]sia #dcb ,peloponnesian w> beg9s #dbh ,return & fur!r re=mations by ,,nehemiah #dbc ,accession ( ,,d>ius ,,no?us #dbj ,prophecies ( ,,mala*i #dac8 ,f9al return ( ,nehemiah ,,vi4 ,,tables ,,( ,,weights1 ,,measures ,,& ,,money4 #a4 ,jewi% ,weights r$uc$ to ,engli% ,troy ,weight4 lbs4 oz4 dwts4 grs4 ,! g]ah1 #a_/bj? ( a %ekel #j #j #j #ab ,bekah1 a %ekel #j #j #e #j ,! %ekel #j #j #aj #j ,! maneh #fj %ekels #b #f #j #j ,! tal5t #ej maneh #cjjj %ekels #abe #j #j #j #b4 ,scripture ,measures ( ,l5g? r$uc$ to ,engli% ,measure4 ,eng4 feet4 in*es4 ,a digit1 ,j]4 lii4 #ba #j #jiab #d ,a palm1 ,exod4 xxv4 #be #j #cfdh #ab #c ,a span1 ,exod4 xxviii4 #af #j #ajidd #bd #f #b ,a cubit1 ,g54 vi4 #ae #a #ihhh #if #bd #ab #d ,a fa?om1 ,acts xxvii4 #bh #g #ceeb #add #cf #ah #fa ,ezekiel's re$1 ,ezek4 xl4 #c-e #aj #aacbh #aib #dh #bd #h #ba ,an ,arabian pole #ad #gajd #aibjdhjbdjhjbjacaj ,s*nus1 or ,measur+ l9e1 #ade #aajdj ,ezek4 xl4 #c #c4 ,! ,long ,scripture ,measures4 ,eng4 miles4 paces4 feet4 ,a cubit #j #j #ahbd #djj ,a /adium or furlong1 ,luke xxiv4 #ac #j #ade #df #bjjj #e ,a ,sabba? day's j\rney1 ,acts i4 #ab #j #gbi #cj #djjj #aj #b ,an ea/]n mile1 ,matt4 v4 #da #a #djc #aj #abjjj #cj #f #c ,a p>asang #d #aec #cj #ifjjjbdjdhbd #h ,a day's j\rney #cc #agb #dj #d4 ,scripture ,measures ( ,capacity = ,liquids1 r$uc$ to ,engli% ,w9e ,measure4 gal4 p9ts4 ,a caph #j #jfbe #a ,a log1 ,lev4 xiv4 #aj #j #jhcc #e #d ,a cab #j #cccc #af #ab #c ,a h91 ,exod4 xxx4 #bd #a #b #cb #bd #f #b ,a seah #b #d #if #gb #ah #f #c ,a ba?1 or ephah1 #a ,k+s vii4 #bf2 ,john ii4 #g #d #ifj #gbjahjfjcjaj ,a kor or hom]1 ,ezek4 xlv4 #ad2 ,isaiah v4 #aj #ge #j #e4 ,scripture ,measures ( ,capacity = ?+s ,dry r$uc$ to ,engli% ,corn ,measure4 pks4 gal4 p9ts4 ,a ga*al #j #j #jadaf #bj ,a cab or *nix1 #b ,k+s vi4 #be2 ,rev4 vi4 #f #j #j #bhccc #cf #a ,an om]1 ,exod4 xvi4 #cf #j #j #ea #abj #f #c ,a seah1 ,matt4 xiii4 #cc #a #j #a #cfj #ah #aj #c ,an ephah1 ,ezek4 xlv4 #aa #c #j #c #ahjj #ij #ej #ae #e ,a lete*1 ,hos4 iii4 #b #ae #a #g #cfjjahj #ajj #cjaj #b ,a hom] or kor1 ,num4 xi4 #cb2 ,hosea iii4 #b4 #ca #a #f #f4 ,jewi% ,money r$uc$ to ,engli% ,/&>d4 s4 d4 ,a g]ah1 ,exod4 xxx4 #j #j #acfhg #aj ,a bekah1 ,exod4 xxxviii4 #bf #j #a #afhge #bj #b ,a %ekel1 ,exod4 xxx4 #ac2 ,isa4 vii4 #bc #j #b #ccge #abjj #abj #fj ,a maneh or m9ah ,hebraica #f #af #aje #fjjjjfjjjcjjjej ,a tal5t #cdb #c #i ,a solidus aureus1 or sextula1 0 wor? #j #ab #j ,a siculus aureus1 or gold %ekel1 0 wor? #a #af #f ,a tal5t ( gold 0 wor? #edge #j #j ,9 ! prec$+ table1 silv] is valu$ at #es4 & gold at #d p] oz4 ,,index4 ,a4 ,a>on 8 p>5tage1 #ha2 appo9t$ spokesman to ,moses1 #he2 fa%ions ! calf1 #aab2 rebuk$ by ,moses1 #aac2 made ! fir/ ,high-prie/1 #acj2 rebels aga9/ ,moses1 #aga2 prie/hood ( 8 race confirm$1 #agh2 exclud$ f ! ,promis$ ,l&1 #ahj2 8 dea? on ,m\nt ,hor1 #ahb ,abana riv]1 #dab ,abdon ! judge1 #beh ,ab$nego at ,babylon1 #deg2 9 ! fi]y furnace1 #def ,abel 8 sacrifice1 #aj2 dea? (1 #aa ,abel ,be?-,maa*ah dea? ( ,%eba at1 #cdc2 its position1 #cdc ,abel ,meholah mean+ (1 flight ( ! ,midianites to1 #bdi2 resid5ce ( ,eli%a1 #cia ,abiah son ( ,samuel1 #bge ,abia?>1 ! prie/ jo9s ,david1 #cje2 has *>ge ( ! ,ark1 #cbf1 #cch2 rebels aga9/ ,david1 #cdg2 degrad$ f ! ,prie/hood1 #ceb ,abigail ,david's wife1 #cji1 #cah ,abihu ! s9 (1 #aca ,abijah k+ ( ,judah1 #cgf2 defeats ,j]oboam1 #cgg ,abimele* made k+ ( 8 tribe1 #beb2 de/roys ,%e*em1 #bed2 8 dea?1 #bee ,abiram rebellion (1 #agf1 #agg ,abi%ai ,david's nephew1 #cjd1 #caj1 #cai2 capta9 ( ! mighty m51 #cbi1 #cdc2 saves ,david's life1 #cde ,abn] ,saul's g5]al1 #caj2 supports ,i%bo%e?1 #cai2 kills ,asahel1 #cbj2 jo9s ,david1 #cbj2 kill$ by ,joab1 #cba2 effect ( 8 dea?1 #cba ,abraham ! call (1 #bf1 #cf2 8 desc5t & abode1 #bg2 promises to him1 #bh1 #cd1 #cg2 sets out = ! ,promis$ ,l&1 #bh2 arrives at ,%e*em1 #ca2 builds 8 fir/ alt> !re1 #cb2 removes to ,be!l1 #cb2 goes d[n to ,egypt1 #cc2 returns to ,be!l1 #cc2 sep>ates f ,lot1 #cd2 removes to ! oak ( ,mamre1 #cd1 #dd2 rescues ,lot1 #ce2 bless$ by ,mel*iz$ek1 #cf2 solemn cov5ant to him1 #cg2 8 "n *ang$1 #ch2 ent]ta9s ?ree angels1 #ci2 pleads = ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 #dj2 8 (f]+ ( ,isaac1 #dc2 8 subsequ5t hi/ory1 #dd2 dea?1 & burial at ,ma*pelah1 #de2 summ>y ( 8 "*1 #gf ,absalom murd]s ,amnon1 #ccf2 =giv5 by ,david1 #ccf2 8 rebellion1 #ccg2 ent]s ,j]usalem1 #cci2 8 defeat & dea?1 #cda ,a*an 8 transgression & dea?1 #bjh ,a*i% 8 policy t[>ds ,david1 #cjc1 #caa ,a*or valley (1 #bjh ,adam ! creation (1 #c2 plac$ 9 ,p>adise1 #c2 8 life !re1 #d2 8 disob$i5ce1 #f2 ! curse ^u him1 #g2 ! ,promise to him1 #h2 8 expulsion1 #aj2 8 sons & desc5dants1 #aj1 #aa2 _! longevity1 #ab2 _! g5]al wick$ness1 #ab ,adoni-bezek 8 capture1 #bbf ,adonijah rebels aga9/ ,david1 #cdg2 8 life sp>$1 #cdh2 8 rebellion aga9/ ,solomon1 #cej1 #cea2 put to dea?1 #ceb ,adoram /on$ to dea?1 #cfi ,adullam ,david at1 #cjc ,agag *ief ( ! ,amalekites1 #ajc2 sp>$ by ,saul1 #bib2 sla9 by ,samuel1 #bic ,ahab1 k+ ( ,israel m>ri$ to ,jezebel1 #cha2 effects ( h] influ5ce on him1 #chc2 ! dr\ght dur+ 8 reign1 #che2 d5\nc$ by ,elijah1 #chc1 #che1 #cig2 8 w>s ) ,b5hadad1 #cia-cie2 8 dea?1 #cii2 slaught] ( 8 desc5dants1 #dba ,ahasu]us ! ,x]xes ( hi/ory1 #dga2 *ooses ,e/h] = que51 #dgb2 exalts ,mordecai1 #dgd ,ahaz k+ ( ,judah1 #dcc2 8 idolatry1 #dcd ,ahaziah k+ ( ,israel1 #djj2 summons ,elijah1 #djc ,ahaziah k+ ( ,judah1 #dah ,ah9oam ,david's wife1 #cji1 #cah ,ahi?ophel jo9s ,absalom1 #ccg2 8 c\nsels1 #cdj ,aholiab artific] ( ! tab]nacle1 #aai ,ai ,abraham settles ne>1 #cc2 its position1 #bjg2 rev]se ( ! ,israelites !re1 #bjg2 its de/ruction by ,jo%ua1 #bji ,alt> ( ,burnt ,sacrifice 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 #abj2 9 ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceg2 its re-erection aft] ! ,captivity1 #dgj ,alt> ( ,inc5se 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 #abc2 9 ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceg1 #ceh ,amalekites _! settlem5ts1 #ajc2 attack ! ,israelites1 #ajc2 _! defeat1 #ajd2 de/roy$ by ,saul1 #bib2 !y burn ,ziklag1 #cab2 ,david's v5geance ^u !m1 #cac ,amasa ,absalom's g5]al1 #cda2 promot$ by ,david1 #cdb2 sla9 by ,joab1 #cdc ,amaziah k+ ( ,judah1 #dbg2 tak5 captive by ,jehoa%1 #dbh ,ammonites _! ance/ry1 #da2 invasion (1 #bee2 ov]?r[n by ,jeph?ah1 #bef2 defeat$ by ,saul at ,jabe%-,gilead1 #bhd2 ,david's conque/s ov] !m1 #cca-cce ,amnon kill$ by ,absalom1 #ccf ,amon k+ ( ,judah1 #ddf ,amorites _! locality1 #cb1 #ahd1 #bja2 _! total defeat1 #ahe2 _! five k+s kill$ by ,jo%ua1 #baa-bac ,amos ! prophet1 #dbh ,anak ! sons (1 #agc1 #baf ,animals prohibit$ by ! ,mosaic law1 #aef ,aphek its position1 #cic2 defeat ( ! ,syrians at1 #cid ,araunah1 ?re%+-floor ( pur*as$ by ,david1 #cdf2 becomes ! site ( ! alt> ( ,burnt ,sacrifice1 #ceh ,ark1 ,noah's its con/ruction & dim5sions1 #ad2 locality ( its re/+-place1 #ag ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 #abd2 directs ! m>* ( ! ,israelites1 #afh2 at ! passage ( ! ,jordan1 #bjc2 at ! de/ruction ( ,j]i*o1 #bjf2 tak5 by ! ,phili/9es1 #bga2 plac$ 9 ! ,temple ( ,dagon1 #bgb2 its sanctity v9dicat$1 #bgc1 #bgd2 giv5 up to ! ,israelites1 #bgc2 remov$ to ,kirja?-je>im1 #bgd2 remov$ f !nce1 #cbf2 re/s ) ,ob$-edom1 #cbf2 its procession to ! new tab]nacle 9 ,j]usalem1 #cbf2 plac$ 9 ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceh1 #cei2 displac$ "u ,manasseh1 #ddd ,arm5ia ! probable site ( ,p>adise1 #c2 ( ! ,ark's re/+-place1 #ag ,army ( ,david its organization1 #cbi ,asa k+ ( ,judah1 #cgg2 re=ms ! religion1 #cgg1 #cgh2 ov]comes ! ,egyptians1 #cgh2 attack$ by ,baa%a1 #cgh2 8 alliance ) ,b5hadad1 #cgi ,asahel ,david's nephew1 #cai2 kill$ by ,abn]1 #cbj ,as5a? ,joseph's wife1 #fc ,a%dod ,phili/9e city1 #bei1 #bfc1 #bgb2 ! ,ark c>ri$ !re1 #bgb ,a%] ,jacob's son1 #eb2 ! tribe (1 its portion1 #bbj2 its neglect ( duty1 #bba ,a%kelon ,phili/9e city1 #bei1 #bfc2 ,samson's exploit !re1 #bfj ,assyrian ,empire ! rise (1 #dcj2 its decl9e1 #ddh2 table ( its connection ) ,israel1 #dhh ,a?aliah m>ri$ to ,jehoram1 #cig2 h] usurpation & dea?1 #dbd ,atonem5t ! day (1 #adf ,az>iah1 or ,uzziah k+ ( ,judah1 #dbh2 8 prosp]\s reign1 #dbi2 /ruck ) leprosy1 #dbi ,azazel explanations (1 #adg ,b4 ,baal1 wor%ip ( e/abli%$ by ,jezebel1 #chc2 ov]?r[n by ,elijah1 #chg2 by ,jehu1 #dbc ,baala? =tifi$ by ,solomon1 its position1 #cfj ,baal-,peor ! apo/asy at1 #aic2 ! plague !re1 #aic ,baa%a usurps ! ?rone ( ,israel1 #cgg2 8 ho/ility to ,asa1 #cgh1 #cgi2 murd] ( 8 family1 #chj ,babel ,t[] (1 #ah2 ,t[n (1 f\nd$ by ,nimrod1 #ba ,babylon captivity ( ,judah !re1 #deb2 contra/$ ) ,j]usalem1 #dee2 condition ( ! ,jews !re1 #dee2 tak5 by ,cyrus1 #def ,babylonian ,empire table ( its connection ) ,israel1 #dhh ,balaam 8 c\ntry1 #ahg2 s5t = to curse ,israel1 #ahh2 8 failure1 #ahh-aib2 8 ass speaks1 #ahi2 8 prophetic p>able1 #aia1 #aib2 8 wil9ess1 #aic ,balak k+ ( ,moab1 #ahg2 entreats ! aid ( ,balaam1 #ahh2 8 disappo9tm5t1 #aia ,b>ak summon$ by ,deborah1 #bch2 ov]?r[s ,sis]a1 #bdj ,ba%an ! l& (1 #ahe ,ba?%eba ,david's s9 )1 #ccc2 ! "m ( ,solomon1 #ccd ,be]-,elim ! ,israelites at1 #ahc ,be]%eba ,abraham at1 #da2 ,isaac at1 #dh2 ,jacob's vision !re1 #fi ,bel%azz> ! fea/ (1 #dff ,belus1 or ,bel fir/ wor%ip (1 #ba ,b5aiah 8 comm& 9 ,david's army1 #cbi2 kills ,adonijah1 #ceb2 ,joab1 #ceb2 ,%imei1 #cec ,b5hadad ,i4 8 alliance ) ,asa1 #cgh2 ) ,omri1 #cha ,b5hadad ,,ii4 8 w>s ) ,ahab1 #cia-cie2 ) ,jehoram1 #dad-daf2 8 dea?1 #dah ,b5jam9 bir? (1 #eg2 goes ) 8 bre?r5 to ,egypt1 #ff2 ,joseph's conduct to him !re1 #ff1 #fg2 ! cup f\nd 9 8 sack1 #fg2 tribe (1 its portion1 #bag2 ! w> aga9/1 #bcb2 massacre (1 #bcc2 revolt (1 aga9/ ,david1 #cdb ,b]a*ah valley (1 #dja ,be!l ,abram settles ne>1 #cb2 its position1 #ea2 ,jacob's vision & v[ !re1 #ea2 its fulfilm5t1 #ef2 acquir$ by ! desc5dants ( ,joseph1 #bbf2 s*ool ( ! prophets !re1 #bgf2 ,j]oboam e/abli%es idolatry !re1 #cgb2 ,josiah ov]?r[s x1 #ddf ,be?-horons ! two1 #bab2 ! battle !re1 #bac2 =tifi$ by ,solomon1 #cfj ,be?-%an situation (1 #caf2 ,saul's body !re1 #caf ,be?-%eme% ! ark at1 #bgc2 battle at1 betwe5 ,jehoa% & ,amaziah1 #dbh ,bezaleel artific] ( ! tab]nacle1 #aai ,bildad fri5d ( ,job1 #bd ,bir?right ori5tal privileges (1 #df ,boaz 8 k9dness to ,ru?1 #bfe2 m>ries h]1 #bff ,braz5 ,s]p5t ! uplift+ (1 #ahb2 de/roy$ by ,hezekiah1 #dcf ,brea/-plate ( ! ,high-prie/1 #acb ,burn+ bu%1 ! vision (1 #hd-hf ,burnt-(f]+s #acg2 c]emonies =1 #acg2 _! symbolical mean+1 #acg ,c4 ,ca9 8 sacrifice1 #aj2 murd]s ,abel1 #aa2 8 condemnation1 #aa2 8 desc5dants1 #aa2 builds ! fir/ city1 #aa2 s9 ( 8 po/]ity1 #ab ,caleb ! fai?ful spy1 #agc2 ! promise to him1 #age2 8 portion1 #bae1 #baf ,cal5d> ( ,jewi% ,mon?s & ,seasons1 #aee ,calf1 ! con/ruction (1 #aab2 its de/ruction by ,moses1 #aac ,canaan son ( ,ham1 #ag2 ! l& call$ by 8 "n1 #bj ,canaan ! sev5 nations (1 #cb1 #bja ,canaanites _! locality1 #cb1 #bja2 _! position at ! dea? ( ,jo%ua1 #bbd ,c&le/icks1 ! gold5 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 #abb2 9 ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceg1 #ceh ,canon1 ! ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 close (1 #dha ,capta91 ! ( ! ,"l's ho/1 #bjd1 #bjg ,captivity1 ! p]iod (1 #dej-dfi2 its effects on ! ,jews1 #dgj ,c>mel1 ,m\nt ,elijah's sacrifice !re1 #chf ,c5sus ( ,israeliti% =ces at ,s9ai1 #afg comm5c$ by ,david1 #cde ,"* ,mosaic laws reg>d+1 #afd ,*$orlaom] defeat$ by ,abram1 #ce ,*]ubim 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 conjectures ^u1 #abd ,*ildr5 ,mosaic law reg>d+1 #aei ,*ri/ typifi$ 9 ,mel*iz$ek1 #ce2 9 ,joseph1 #gf2 9 ,moses1 #aii2 9 ,jo%ua1 #bbc2 9 ,david1 #cea ,circumcision e/abli%$1 #ci2 r5ewal (1 aft] pass+ ! ,jordan1 #bjd ,cities ( ,refuge ! in/itution (1 #afd2 names (1 #bbj ,civilization 9 ! ,patri>*al age1 #gd ,clu/]1 ,valley ( ! #agc1 #bae ,comm&m5ts1 ! ,t5 deliv]$ f ,s9ai1 #ajh2 writt5 on ! ,tables ( ,/one1 #aaa ,confusion1 ( ,tongues #af-bj2 approximate date (1 #ai2 its tea*+1 #bj ,coniah see ,jehoia*94 ,convocation days (1 #add ,c\rses ( ! prie/s1 #ceh ,cov5ant1 ! ) ,noah1 #af2 ) ,abram1 #cg2 ) ,moses on ,s9ai1 #ajf2 its condition1 #ajg2 its solemn ratification1 #aaj2 brok5 9 abs5ce ( ,moses1 #aac2 fur!r r5ewal (1 #aaf2 its fulfilm5t "u ,david1 #cdb ,creation1 ! #a-d2 hea!n notions (1 #a2 ,scripture decl>ation conc]n+ x1 #a2 its progressive ord]1 #b ,cyrus captures ,babylon1 #dff2 p]mits ! return ( ! ,jews1 #dfi ,d4 ,dagon ! ,phili/9e ,deity1 #bfc2 ! ,ark 9 8 temple1 #bgb ,damascus ,eli%a at1 #dag ,dan ,jacob's son1 #eb2 tribe (1 its portion1 #bah2 dispossess$ by ! ,amorites1 #bbg2 exp$ition (1 to ,lai%1 #bbi2 oppress$ by ! ,phili/9es1 #bei ,daniel tak5 captive to ,babylon1 #dej2 8 life !re1 #deg2 int]prets ! visions ( ,nebu*adnezz>1 #deh1 #dfc2 8 exaltation1 #dei2 int]prets ! writ+ on ! wall1 #dfg2 pres]v$ 9 ! lions' d51 #dfh ,d>ius vic]oy ( ,babylon1 #dfg ,da?an ! rebellion (1 #agf1 #agg ,david 8 g5ealogy1 #bid2 ano9t$ by ,samuel1 #bie2 8 %eph]d life1 #bie2 slays ,golia?1 #big2 8 fri5d%ip ) ,jona?an1 #bih1 #cjb1 #cjf2 p]secut$ by ,saul1 #cjj2 flies to ,naio?1 #cja2 to ,nob1 #cjc2 seeks refuge ) ! ,phili/9es1 #cjc1 #caa2 at ,adullam1 #cjc2 ,ziklag1 #cjf1 #cji2 sp>es ,saul at ,eng$i1 #cjh2 & at ,ziph1 #cji2 8 reign ov] ,judah at ,hebron1 #cai2 becomes k+ ( all ,israel1 #cbc2 removes to ,j]usalem1 #cbe2 8 army & its conque/s1 #cbi-cce2 8 de$ ( %ame1 #ccc2 d5\nc$ by ,na?an1 #ccd2 ,absalom rebels1 #ccg2 8 flight f ,j]usalem1 #cch2 grief = ,absalom1 #cdb2 numb]s ! p1 #cdf2 ! plague s5t1 #cdf2 pur*ases ! ,temple site1 #cdf2 makes ,solomon 8 successor1 #cdg2 8 la/ *>ge1 & dea?1 #cdi2 summ>y ( 8 life1 #cdi2 8 "*1 #cej2 a type ( ,*ri/1 #cea ,day ( ,atonem5t1 ! #adf2 rites obs]v$ ^u x1 #adf2 its di/9ction f o!r solemn rites1 #adh2 its typical mean+1 #adi ,dead ,sea1 ! its l[ level1 #cj ,debir captur$ by ,o?niel1 #baf ,deborah1 ! prophetess summons ,b>ak1 #bch2 r\ses ! tribes1 #bci2 h] song ( triumph1 #bdb ,debt ,mosaic laws reg>d+1 #aff ,d$ication ! fea/ (1 #aed ,delilah betrays ,samson1 #bfc ,d9ah ,jacob's daught]1 #eb2 outrage ^u1 #ee ,disob$i5t ,prophet1 ! #cgb2 8 tomb sp>$ by ,josiah1 #ddf ,div9+ cups ! use ( 9 ,egypt1 #fg ,doeg ! trea*]y (1 #cje ,do?an ,joseph sold at1 its position1 #eh1 #ei2 ,eli%a's miracle !re1 #dad ,dr9k-(f]+s1 ! #acd ,dura ! pla9 (1 ! gold5 image ^u1 #dfj ,e4 ,ebal1 ,m\nt ! alt> !re1 #bji2 ratification ( ! law !re1 #baj ,ed ! ,alt> (1 #bbb ,edom ,esau s call$1 #dg2 gives ! "n to a c\ntry1 #ee2 passage ?r\gh x refus$ to ! ,israelites1 #aha ,edomites1 ! ,david's conque/s ov]1 #ccj2 defeat$ by ,amaziah1 #dbg ,eglon kill$ by ,ehud1 #bcf ,egypt ,abram goes !re1 #cc2 ,joseph c>ri$ !re1 #ed2 ! sev5 ye>s' fam9e 91 #fc2 ,joseph's gov]nm5t (1 #fc1 #fd2 ,jacob settles !re1 #fi2 its idolatr\s wor%ip1 #gi2 ! plagues (1 #hh1 #id-if ,ehud kills ,eglon1 #bcf ,ekron ,phili/9e city1 #bei1 #bfc1 #bgb2 refuses to receive ! ,ark1 #bgc ,elah k+ ( ,israel1 #chj ,eldad ! eld]1 #agj ,eld]s1 ! sev5ty appo9t$1 #afi ,eleaz> succe$s ,a>on z high-prie/1 #aha ,eli high-prie/ & judge1 #bfg2 wick$ness ( 8 sons1 #bfi2 rebuk$ by ,god1 #bfi2 ?r\gh ,samuel1 #bgj2 8 dea?1 #bgb ,eliab ,david's bro!r1 #bid2 8 taunts1 #big ,eliakim see ,jehoiakim4 ,elihu fri5d ( ,job1 #bd ,elijah 8 d5unciations to ,ahab1 #chc1 #che1 #cig2 f$ by rav5s1 #chd2 8 miracles at ,z>epha?1 #chi2 ov]comes ! prophets ( ,baal1 #chf2 flies f ,jezebel1 #chi2 8 int]view ) ! ,"l at ,horeb1 #cij2 calls ,eli%a1 #cia2 8 int]view ) ,ahaziah1 #djc2 8 translation1 #djd ,eliphaz fri5d ( ,job1 #bd ,eli%a call$ by ,elijah1 #cij2 witnesses 8 translation1 #djd2 8 miracles1 #djd1 #djh-daj1 #dac1 #dbf2 cures ,naaman1 #daa2 8 sickness & dea?1 #dbf ,elkanah fa!r ( ,samuel1 #bfg ,elon ! judge1 #beh ,endor ,saul at1 #cad ,eng$i ,david's g5]osity at1 #cjh ,eno*1 son ( ,ca9 #aa2 ! fir/ city nam$ f him1 #aa ,eno*1 son ( ,j>$ 8 translation1 #ab ,ephod1 ! ( ! high-prie/1 #aca ,ephraim ,joseph's son1 #fc2 ,jacob's dy+ bless+ ^u1 #gj2 ! tribe (1 its position1 #bah2 its rivalry ) ,judah1 #cgj ,ephraimites1 ! *ide ,gideon1 #bdi2 _! compla9t to ,jeph?ah1 #beg2 massacr$ by him1 #beh ,esau "* (1 #df2 sells ,jacob 8 bir?right1 #dg2 8 m>riage1 #dh2 ?reat5s ,jacob1 #ej2 8 reconciliation to ,jacob1 #ee ,esdraelon pla9 (1 its f]tility1 #bai ,e%col ! valley1 #agc1 #bae ,e/h] que5 ( ,ahasu]us1 #dgb2 int]c$es = h] nation1 #dgc1 #dgd ,euphrates ,riv]1 #c1 #ag1 #ah ,eve ! creation (1 #c2 beguil$ by ,satan1 #e2 ! curse ^u h]1 #g2 its mitigation1 #h ,evil ! orig9 (1 #f ,exodus1 ! f ,egypt1 #if ,ezekiel prophecies (1 #deg ,ezra 8 re=ms at ,j]usalem1 #dgf ,f4 ,fall ( man1 ! #d-i2 its tea*+1 #f ,family relations 9 ! patri>*al age1 #gd2 "u ! ,mosaic law1 #aei ,fam9e sev5 ye>s'1 9 ,egypt1 #fc2 ?ree ye>s'1 9 reign ( ,david1 #cdd ,fea/ ( ! ,new ,moon1 #adc2 ( ,trumpets1 #add2 ( ! ,passov]1 #ie1 #aej2 ( ,weeks1 #aeb2 ( ,tab]nacles1 #aec2 ( ,purim1 #aed2 ( ,d$ication1 #aed ,fir/-born dea? ( !1 #if ,fir/-fruits & ti!s (f]+s (1 #acd ,flood1 ! #aj-af2 ,scripture acc\nt (1 #ae2 its duration1 c41 #ae2 num]\s hea!n traditions (1 #af ,frank9c5se description (1 #ace ,g4 ,gad ,jacob's son1 #eb2 tribe (1 _! pa/oral "*1 #gh1 #aid2 ! portion (1 #aie ,gad1 ! prophet ,david's fri5d%ip )1 #cja1 #cjd2 8 mission to ,david1 #cdf ,galilee position & ext5t (1 #bai ,ga? ,phili/9e city1 #bei2 ! ark remov$ !re1 #bgc ,gaza ,phili/9e city1 #bei1 #bfb2 ,samson c>ries (f its gates1 #bfc ,geba ,jona?an at1 #bhf ,g$aliah assass9ation (1 #deb ,gehazi ! s9 & puni%m5t (1 #dac ,g]izim1 ,m\nt ratification ( ! law on1 #bji2 ,jo?am's p>able f1 #bec ,g]%onite section ( ,levites1 #abg ,gez] probable site (1 #cfa ,gibeah outrage at1 #bca2 tak5 by ! tribes1 #bcc2 ,saul's retirem5t !re1 #bhc ,gibeon situation (1 #baj2 ! ,tab]nacle !re1 #abf2 combat at1 #cai2 ,solomon's conv5tion !re1 #cec ,gibeonites1 ! embassy (1 #baj2 its result1 #baa2 ! cov5ant ) !m brok5 by ,saul1 #cdd2 _! v5geance1 #cdd ,gideon ! ,angel's message to him1 #bdd2 ?r[s d[n ! alt> ( ,baal1 #bde2 ! sign giv5 him1 #bdf2 8 army at ! spr+ ( ,jezreel1 #bdg2 ent]s ! camp ( ! ,midianites1 #bdg2 8 victory ov] !m1 #bdh1 #bdi2 slays _! k+s1 #bej2 decl9es be+ k+1 #bea2 8 ephod1 #beb ,gihon1 ,riv] #c ,gilboa1 ,m\nt #cac2 ! battle !re1 #cae ,gilgal encampm5t at1 #bjd1 #baj2 s*ool ( ! prophets !re1 #bgf2 inauguration ( ,saul !re1 #bhd2 g5]al ga!r+ at1 #bhf2 ,eli%a's miracles at1 #daj ,gold5 ,alt> ( ! ,tab]nacle1 #abc ,gold5 ,lamp ( ! ,tab]nacle1 #abb ,golia? defies ! ,israelites1 #bif2 kill$ by ,david1 #big ,gomorrah #cd2 its de/ruction1 #da ,go%5 mean+ ( ! ^w1 #fh1 #gg2 ,jacob settles !re1 #gj2 its position & f]tility1 #gg2 escapes ! plagues ( ,egypt1 #ia1 #id ,greeks _! tradition ( ! ,flood1 #af ,h4 ,hadad 8 revolt aga9/ ,solomon1 #cfe ,hag> gives bir? to ,i%mael1 #ch2 dismiss$ by ,abraham to ! wild]ness1 #db ,haggai ! prophet1 #dgj1 #dga ,ham son ( ,noah1 #ad2 mocks 8 fa!r1 #ag2 ! curse ^u him1 #ah2 its fulfilm5t1 #ah2 8 desc5dants & _! settlem5ts1 #ai ,haman 8 jeal\sy ( ,mordecai1 #dgb2 8 execution1 #dgd ,hannah "m ( ,samuel1 #bff ,hanun1 k+ ( ,ammon insults ,david's embassy1 #cca ,h>an its situation1 #bg2 ,jacob s]ves ,laban !re1 #eb ,hazael1 k+ ( ,syria 8 int]view ) ,eli%a1 #dag2 success aga9/ ,judah1 #dbe2 & ,israel1 #dbe ,hazor its position1 #bja2 its de/ruction by ,jo%ua1 #bae2 =tifi$ by ,solomon1 #cfa ,hea!ns _! notions ( ! ,creation1 #a2 _! num]\s traditions ( ! ,flood1 #af ,hebron ,abram dwells ne>1 #cd1 #cf2 ,jacob dwells ne>1 #eg1 #eh2 its conque/ by ! tribe ( ,judah1 #bae2 ,david k+ !re1 #cah2 ,absalom at1 #ccg ,h]oes ( ,david's army #cbi ,hezekiah1 k+ ( ,judah 8 religi\s re=ms1 #dcf2 8 policy1 #dcg2 cont5tion ) ,s5na*]ib1 #dch-dda2 8 life prolong$1 #dda2 8 dea?1 #ddb ,high-prie/1 ! l9eage (1 #aca2 8 ve/m5ts1 #aca2 8 peculi> functions1 #acb ,hiram or ,huram ar*itect ( ,solomon's ,temple1 #cef ,hiram1 k+ 8 embassy to ,david1 #cbe2 8 treaty ) ,solomon1 #cee ,hittites _! locality1 #cb1 #bja ,hivites _! locality1 #cb1 #bja ,hobab accompanies ! ,israelites1 #afh ,holy ,convocation days (1 #add ,holy ( ,holies 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 #abc2 9 ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceg ,holy ,place ( ! ,tab]nacle1 #abb2 ( ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceg ,homicide ,mosaic law reg>d+1 #afc ,hophni1 son ( ,eli wick$ness (1 #bfi2 8 dea?1 #bga ,hor1 ,m\nt dea? & burial ( ,a>on !re1 #aha ,horeb ! sc5e ( ! burn+ bu%1 #hd2 ,elijah at1 #cij ,hosea ! prophet1 #dbh ,ho%ea k+ ( ,israel1 #dce2 depos$ by ! ,assyrians1 #dcd ,huldah ! prophetess1 #ddg ,husb&s ,mosaic law reg>d+1 #afj ,hu%ai ! fri5d ( ,david1 #cch2 8 policy ) ,absalom1 #cci ,i4 ,ibzan ! judge1 #beh ,i*abod bir? (1 #bgb ,idolatry ! rise (1 #ba2 its preval5ce "u ! ,judges1 #bbg1 #bcd1 #bdc1 #beb1 #bee ,inc5se (f]+ (1 #ace2 its composition1 #ace ,int]regnums 9 ,israel1 #dcb1 #dce ,isaac ! promise (1 #ci2 8 bir?1 #da2 (f]$ by ,abraham1 #dc2 m>ries ,rebekah1 #de2 8 two sons1 #df2 ! promise confirm$ to him1 #dg1 #dh2 8 bless+ on ,jacob1 #di2 & on ,esau1 #di2 8 dea?1 #eg2 8 "*1 #gf ,isaiah ! prophet1 #dcg2 enc\rages ,hezekiah1 #dci1 #ddj1 #dda2 8 viol5t dea?1 #ddd ,i%bo%e? succe$s ,saul1 #cai2 qu>rels ) ,abn]1 #cbj2 8 murd]1 #cba ,i%mael ! promise conc]n+ him1 #ch2 is circumcis$1 #ci2 8 subsequ5t hi/ory1 #db ,israel ,jacob s nam$1 #ed ,israel1 k+dom ( fir/ call$ s1 #cdb2 its ext5t & area1 #cga2 dr\ght 91 dur+ ,ahab's reign1 #che2 int]regnums1 #dcb1 #dce2 its ext9ction1 #dcf2 its connection ) ! surr\nd+ nations1 #dhh ,israel & ,judah alliance betwe51 #cig2 summ>y ( _! duration1 #dec2 ( _! mutual relations1 #dec2 ( _! contra/s1 #ded ,israelites1 ! 9 ,egypt1 _! numb]s1 #gh2 _! pursuits1 #gh2 corrupt$ by its idolatry1 #gi2 _! griev\s bondage1 #hj1 #hc2 ,moses ann\nces himself _! deliv]]1 #hf2 _! toil increas$1 #hg2 _! ,exodus1 #if2 _! numb]s at ,s9ai1 #afg2 _! w&]+s 9 ! wild]ness1 #age2 _! position at ! dea? ( ,jo%ua1 #bbd2 !y dem& a k+1 #bgh ,issa*> ,jacob's son1 #eb2 tribe (1 its portion1 #bai ,j4 ,jabal introduc] ( nomadic life1 #aa ,jabe% ,gilead its de/ruction1 #bcc2 ! ,ammonites defeat$ !re1 #bhd2 its position1 #caf ,jab9 ! c\ntry (1 #bja2 )/&s ! ,israelites1 #bad2 ov]come & kill$ by ,jo%ua1 #bae ,jab91 #bnd invasion (1 #bcg2 8 success1 #bch2 rev]ses "u ,sis]a1 #bdj ,jacob 8 disposition1 #df2 buys ,esau's bir?right1 #dg2 craftily obta9s ! bless+1 #di2 flies f ! wra? ( ,esau1 #ej2 8 vision & v[ at ,be!l1 #ea2 ! promise r5ew$ to him1 #ea1 #ef1 #fi2 s]ves ,laban #bj ye>s1 #eb2 8 wives & *ildr51 #eb2 sep>ates f ,laban1 #ec2 wre/les ) ! ,angel1 #ed2 "n *ang$ to ,israel1 #ed2 reconcil$ to ,esau1 #ee2 dwells at ,%e*em1 #ee2 fulfils 8 v[ at ,be!l1 #ef2 8 pref]5ce = ,joseph1 #eg2 & grief at 8 suppos$ dea?1 #ei2 p>ts ) ,b5jam91 #fe2 goes d[n into ,egypt1 #fi2 settles at ,go%51 #gj2 blesses 8 *ildr51 #gj1 #ga2 8 dea?1 #gb2 8 burial 9 ! cave ( ,ma*pelah1 #gb2 8 "*1 #gf ,jael kills ,sis]a1 #bdb ,jair ! judge1 #bee ,japhe? son ( ,noah1 #ac2 ! bless+ ^u1 #ah2 8 desc5dants & _! settlem5ts1 #ai ,jebusites _! locality1 #cb1 #bja2 _! =tress at ,j]usalem1 #cbc2 captur$ by ,joab1 #cbe ,jeconiah see ,jehoia*94 ,j$idiah a "n ( ,solomon1 #ccd ,jehoahaz k+ ( ,israel1 #dbe k+ ( ,judah1 tak5 captive to ,egypt1 #ddi ,jehoa% k+ ( ,israel1 #dbf2 8 int]view ) ,eli%a1 #dbf2 ov]comes ! ,syrians1 #dbf2 captures ,amaziah1 #dbh ,jehoia*91 or ,jeconiah or ,coniah k+ ( ,judah1 c>ri$ captive to ,babylon1 #dea2 releas$ f prison1 #dfe ,jehoiakim1 or ,eliakim k+ ( ,judah1 ov]come by ,nebu*adnezz>1 #dej2 8 dea?1 #dej ,jehonadab jo9s ,jehu1 #dbb ,jehoram1 k+ ( ,israel #djc2 8 idolatry1 #djf2 ov]?r[s ! ,moabites1 #djg2 8 w>s ) ! ,syrians1 #dad2 sla9 by ,jehu1 #dbj ,jehoram1 k+ ( ,judah m>ries ,a?aliah1 #cig2 ?reat5$ by ,elijah1 #djc2 dea? (1 #dah ,jeho%aphat k+ ( ,judah1 #cgi2 8 successful reign1 #chb2 8 alliance ) ,ahab1 #cig2 8 w>s1 #djj ,jehu1 k+ ( ,israel ano9tm5t (1 #dai2 kills ,jehoram1 #dbj2 puts d[n ! wor%ip ( ,baal1 #dbb2 8 reign1 #dbc ,jeph?ah ov]?r[s ! ,ammonites1 #bef2 8 v[1 #bef2 sacrifices 8 daught]1 #beg2 massacres ! ,ephraimites1 #beh ,j]emiah ! prophet1 #ddi1 #deg2 8 prophecies 9 ! reign ( ,z$ekiah1 #dea2 %>es ! lot ( 8 c\ntrym51 #deb ,j]i*o its important position1 #bja2 mission ( ! spies !re1 #bjb2 div9e in/ructions = its capture1 #bje2 ! fall (1 #bjf2 ! curse ^u rebuild+ x1 #bjf2 its fulfilm5t1 #bjf2 ,eli%a !re1 #djd1 #dac ,j]oboam ,i4 assur$ ( be+ k+1 #cff2 8 appeal to ,rehoboam1 #cfh2 decl>$ k+ ( ,israel1 #cga2 e/abli%es idolatry1 #cgb2 d5\nc$1 #cgb2 defeat$ by ,abijah1 #cgf2 ext9ction ( 8 race1 #cgg ,j]oboam ,,ii4 k+ ( ,israel1 8 prosp]\s reign1 #dbh ,j]usalem its elevat$ site1 #cj2 ! city ( ! ,jebusites1 #cb1 #bja2 ! l[] city captur$1 #bbf2 its peculi> situation1 #cbc2 ! =tress tak51 #cbd2 becomes ! city ( ,david1 #cbe2 effects ( its conque/1 #cbe2 occupi$ by ,absalom1 #cci2 inve/$ by ,%i%ak1 #cgj2 tak5 by ,jehoa%1 #dbh2 deliv]$ f ,s5na*]ib1 #ddj2 tak5 by ! ,assyrians1 #dde2 by ,nebu*adnezz>1 #dej1 #dea1 #deb2 its de/ruction1 #deb2 its contra/ to ,babylon1 #dee2 rebuilt by ,nehemiah1 #dgg ,je%ua high-prie/ at ! re/oration1 #dga ,jesse g5ealogy (1 #bid ,je?ro fa!r-9-law ( ,moses1 #hc2 meets ,moses at ,rephidim1 #ajd2 8 advice1 #aje ,jewi% ,cal5d>1 !1 #aee2 weights & measures1 #dib2 money1 #dic ,jews tak5 captive to ,babylon1 #dea2 _! condition !re1 #def2 _! return to _! native l&1 #dfi2 effects ( _! captivity1 #dgj2 _! position at ! close ( ! ,canon1 #dha4 ,see ,israelites4 ,jezebel m>ri$ to ,ahab1 #cha2 h] "*1 #chc2 e/abli%es ! wor%ip ( ,baal1 #chc2 ?reat5s ,elijah1 #chi2 causes ,nabo?'s murd]1 #cif2 ,elijah's d5unciation ( h]1 #cig2 its fulfilm5t1 #dba ,jezreel mean+ ( ! ^w1 #bai2 ,ahab at1 #chc1 #cia2 dea? ( ,jezebel at1 #dba ,jezreel1 ! spr+ ( ,gideon's army at1 #bdg ,joab ,david's nephew1 #cjd1 #cai2 kills ,abn]1 #cbj2 curs$ by ,david1 #cba2 takes ! =tress ( ,j]usalem1 #cbe2 made comm&]-9-*ief1 #cbe1 #cbi2 kills ,absalom1 #cda2 & ,amasa1 #cdc2 rebels aga9/ ,david1 #cdg2 put to dea?1 #ceb ,joa%1 fa!r ( ,gideon #bdd ,joa%1 k+ ( ,israel see ,jehoa%4 ,joa%1 k+ ( ,judah #dbd2 re/ores ! temple1 #dbe2 8 apo/asy1 #dbe2 dea?1 #dbe ,job probable c\ntry & era (1 #bb2 8 "*1 #bc2 afflict$ by ,satan1 #bc2 8 resignation1 #bd2 8 ?ree fri5ds1 #bd2 8 contrition & recomp5ce1 #be2 8 dea?1 #be2 ! ,book (1 unc]ta9ties conc]n+ x1 #bb1 #bf ,joel son ( ,samuel1 #bge ,jonah ! prophet1 #dbh2 8 mission to ,n9eveh1 #dcj ,jona?an at ,geba1 #bhf2 8 val\r at ,mi*ma%1 #bhh2 falls "u ,saul's curse1 #bij2 sav$ by ! p1 #bia2 8 fri5d%ip = ,david1 #bii1 #cjb1 #cjf2 8 dea?1 #cae2 ,david's lam5t = him1 #cag ,joppa ! "o port ( ,pale/9e1 #bi ,jordan1 ,riv] its physical features1 #cj2 ! passage ( !1 #bjc ,joseph son ( ,jacob & ,ra*el1 #eb2 8 fa!r's fav\rite1 #eg2 mean+ ( 8 coat ( _m col\rs1 #eg2 8 dreams1 #eh2 _! fulfilm5t1 #fd2 ca/ into a pit1 #eh2 sold to ! ,i%maelites1 #ei2 c>ri$ into ,egypt1 #ei2 b\ght by ,potiph>1 #ei2 8 prosp]ity & its t]m9ation1 #fj2 int]prets dreams 9 prison1 #fa2 & ,ph>aoh's1 #fb2 8 exaltation1 #fb2 8 wife & sons1 #fc2 8 gov]nm5t ( ,egypt1 #fc1 #fd2 8 conduct to 8 bre?r51 #fd-fg2 makes himself kn[n to !m1 #fh2 s5ds = ,jacob1 #fh2 _! meet+ 9 ,egypt1 #fi2 ,jacob's dy+ bless+ ^u him1 #gj2 buries 8 fa!r1 9 ! ,promis$ ,l&1 #gb2 8 dea? & comm&m5t conc]n+ 8 bones1 #gb2 8 "*1 #gf2 a type ( ,*ri/1 #gf2 probable place ( sepulture ( 8 bones1 #baj1 #bbb2 conque/s ( 8 desc5dants 9 ! ,promis$ ,l&1 #bbf ,jo%ua defeats ! ,amalekites1 #ajd2 asc5ds ,s9ai ) ,moses1 #aaa2 "o ( ! twelve spies1 #agc2 ! promise to him1 #age2 assumes ! lead]%ip ( ! ,israeliti% =ces1 #bjj2 crosses ! ,jordan1 #bjc2 my/]i\s appe>ance to him1 #bjd2 8 curse ^u ,j]i*o1 #bjf2 takes ,ai1 #bji2 8 ratification ( ! ,law1 #bji2 comm&s ! sun to /& /ill1 #bab2 8 milit>y successes1 #bae2 8 division ( ! ,l&1 #bae2 8 inh]itance1 #bbj2 8 la/ address to ! ,tribes1 #bbb2 8 dea?1 #bbb2 a type ( ,*ri/1 #bbc2 ! position ( ! ,israelites at 8 dea?1 #bbd ,josiah1 k+ ( ,judah =etold1 #cgb2 8 religi\s re=mations1 #ddf2 re/ores ! ,temple1 #ddg2 kill$ at ,megiddo1 #ddi ,jo?am1 k+ ( ,judah #dcj ,jo?am1 son ( ,gideon 8 p>able1 #bec ,jubal inv5tor ( musical in/rum5ts1 #aa ,jubilee ! ye> (1 #ade ,judah1 ,jacob's son #eb2 pleads ) 8 fa!r1 #fe2 ) ,joseph 9 ,egypt1 #fg2 ,jacob's dy+ bless+ ^u1 #ga ,judah1 ,tribe ( its portion1 #bag2 its conque/ ( ,hebron1 #bae2 its subsequ5t conque/s1 #bbf2 its degrad$ /ate1 #bfb2 its rivalry ) ,ephraim1 #cgj ,judah1 ,k+dom ( physical geography (1 #cj2 its area & ext5t1 #cgj2 its degradation "u ,jehoiakim1 #dej2 ! captivity (1 #deb ,judah & ,israel1 k+doms ( alliance betwe51 #cig2 summ>y ( _! duration1 #dec2 _! mutual relations1 #dec2 _! contra/s1 #ded ,judges1 ,hebrew ^w d5ot+ !m1 #bcd2 _! (fice & position1 #bce ,judges1 ,book ( purport ( its la/ five *apt]s1 #bbg ,k4 ,kade%-,b>nea encampm5t at1 #agb2 mut9y ( ,israelites !re1 #age2 rebellion ( ,korah at1 #agf2 ! ,plague at1 #agg2 ,miriam buri$ !re1 #agi ,keilah rescu$ by ,david1 #cje ,k]ak 7,kir-h>ase?7 situation (1 #djg ,keturah ,abraham's second wife1 #de ,k+ ! ,israelites dem& "o1 #bgh2 ,div9e promises conc]n+1 #bgi2 ,saul elect$1 #bhb2 regulations ( ! (fice1 #bhb ,k+s ( ,judah & ,israel *ronological table (1 #dhf ,kirja?-je>im ! ark remov$ to1 #bgd2 fet*$ !nce by ,david1 #cbf ,kirja?-sephir tak5 by ,o?niel1 #baf ,ki%on1 ,riv] acc\nt (1 #bda ,koha?ite section ( ! ,levites1 #abg ,korah rebellion (1 #agf1 #agg ,l4 ,laban ,jacob's uncle1 #ej1 #ea2 8 unfairness t[>ds him1 #eb ,lai% #bbi2 tak5 by ! ,danites1 #bcj ,lame* in/itutes ,polygamy1 #aa ,lamp1 ! gold5 ( ! ,tab]nacle1 #abb ,l& ,mosaic laws reg>d+1 #aff ,l& ( ,promise description (1 #bh2 ,abram arrives !re1 #cb4 ,see ,pale/9e4 ,lav] = purification1 #aba ,law1 ! deliv]$ f ,s9ai1 #ajh2 committ$ to writ+ by ,moses1 #aji2 copy (1 giv5 by ,moses to ! ,prie/s1 #aif2 its ratification by ,jo%ua1 #bji ,laws1 ,mosaic ( purity1 #aef ,leah1 ,jacob's wife sub/itut$ = ,ra*el1 #eb2 h] *ildr51 #eb ,lep]s ,mosaic laws reg>d+ !m1 #aeg ,leprosy description (1 #aeg ,levi1 ,jacob's son #eb2 attacks ,%e*em1 #ef2 ,jacob's dy+ bless+ ^u1 #ga ,levi1 ! sons ( _! zeal 9 ! de/ruction ( ! ,calf1 #aad1 #abf2 sep>at$ = ! ,s]vice ( ! ,sanctu>y1 #abf2 ! ,cities ( ,refuge assign$ to !m1 #aie2 ! portion (1 #bbj ,levi & ! ,prie/hood g5ealogical table (1 #dhe ,levites _! special functions1 #abg1 #abh1 #ced2 ! ?ree sections (1 #abg2 ti!s assign$ to !m1 #abh2 transgressions ( two ( !m1 #bba1 #bca ,life ,mosaic laws affect+1 #afb2 ! sacr$ness (1 #afc ,longevity ( ! ant$iluvians advantage (1 #ab ,lot nephew ( ,abram1 #bg2 accompanies him 9 8 j\rneys1 #cc2 !y sep>ate1 #cd2 rescu$ by ,abram1 #ce2 escapes f ,sodom1 #dj2 8 wife p]i%es1 #da ,m4 ,ma*pelah1 ,cave ( pur*as$ by ,abraham1 #dd2 he is buri$ !re1 #de2 & ,s>ah1 #dd2 & ,jacob1 #gb ,mahanaim orig9 ( its "n1 #ec2 ,i%bo%e? reigns !re1 #cai2 ,david retreats to1 #cda ,makk$ah1 ! ,cave ( #bac ,mamre1 ! ,oak ( ,abraham dwells "u1 #cd1 #cf1 #dd2 & ,isaac & ,jacob1 #eg ,man ! creation (1 #b2 8 di/9ctive position1 #c2 ! fall (1 #d2 8 s9fulness be=e ! ,flood1 #ab1 #ad2 aft] ! ,flood1 #bf ,manasseh1 ,joseph's son #fc2 ,jacob's dy+ bless+ ^u1 #gj2 ! portions (1 #aie1 #bah ,manasseh1 k+ ( ,judah 8 idolatry1 #ddc2 tak5 captive to ,babylon1 #dde2 8 return & rep5tance1 #dde ,manna 9 ! wild]ness conditions reg>d+ x1 #ajb ,manoah fa!r ( ,samson1 #bei ,m>ah ! wat]s (1 #aja ,m>* ( ! ,israelites f ,s9ai ord] (1 #afh ,m>riage-bond 9 ! ,patri>*al age1 #gd2 ,mosaic law reg>d+ x1 #afj ,ma/]s ,mosaic law respect+1 #afa ,mattaniah see ,z$ekiah4 ,measures1 ,scripture table (1 #dic ,meat-(f]+s1 ! #acd ,m$ad ! ,eld]1 #agj ,megiddo a ,canaanite /ronghold1 #bbf1 #bdj2 position (1 #cfa2 ,josiah kill$ !re1 #ddi ,mel*iz$ek conjectures conc]n+ him1 #ce2 blesses ,abram1 #cf2 a type ( ,*ri/1 #cf ,m5ahem k+ ( ,israel1 #dcb ,m]ab ,saul's daught]1 #cjj ,m]>ite section ( ,levites1 #abh ,m]cy-seat 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 #abd ,m]om battle (1 #bad ,me%a* at ,babylon1 #deg2 9 ! fi]y furnace1 #dfa ,me?uselah great age (1 #ab ,micah idolatry (1 #bbh ,micaiah ! prophet1 #cih ,mi*al1 ,david's wife h] devotion1 #cja2 is tak5 f him1 #cji2 re/or$1 #cbj2 sc(fs at him1 #cbh2 h] puni%m5t1 #cbi ,mi*ma% occupi$ by ! ,phili/9es1 #bhf2 ,saul !re1 #bhf2 battle (1 #bhi ,midian ,moses dwells !re1 #hb ,midianites sacr$ w> aga9/1 #aid2 ! invasion (1 #bdc2 ov]?r[n by ,gideon1 #bdh1 #bdi ,mighty m5 ( ,david's army1 #cbi ,miriam si/] ( ,moses1 #ha2 h] song at ! ,r$ ,sea1 #ii2 rebels aga9/ ,moses1 #aga2 /ruck ) leprosy1 #agb2 h] dea?1 #agi ,mizpeh assembly ( ! tribes at1 #bca2 ,jeph?ah at1 #beg2 ,phili/9es defeat$ !re1 #bge2 s*ool ( ! prophets !re1 #bgf2 ,saul *os5 k+ !re1 #bha2 ! /ation ( ! ,*aldan ,gu>d1 #deb ,moabites _! ance/ry1 #da2 _! t]ritory1 #ahg2 ! invasion ( "u ,eglon1 #bce2 ,david's conque/ ov]1 #ccj2 r\t$ by ,jehoram1 #djf ,money1 ,jewi% table (1 #dic ,mon?-,sabba? or ,new ,moon fe/ival1 #adc ,moon ! ,ea/]n wor%ip (1 #add ,mordecai ,haman's jeal\sy (1 #dgb2 8 triumph1 #dgd ,moriah1 ,m\nt ! site ( ! ,temple1 #dc1 #cdf1 #cef ,mosaic ,law ! *ief features (1 #aag ,moses 8 p>5tage1 #ha2 rescu$ f ! ,nile1 #ha2 mean+ ( 8 "n1 #ha2 8 education1 #ha2 flies to ,midian1 #hb2 8 life !re1 #hc2 vision ( ! burn+ bu%1 #hd2 is call$ by ,god1 #hd2 returns to ,egypt1 #hf2 appe>s be=e ,ph>aoh1 #hg-id2 works signs & wond]s 9 ,egypt1 #hh-id2 leads out ! ,israelites1 #if2 draws wat] f ! rock1 #ajc2 ! cov5ant r5ew$ to him on ,s9ai1 #ajf1 #aaf2 receives ! two tables ( /one1 #aaa2 int]c$es = ! p1 #aad2 ,miriam & ,a>on turn aga9/ him1 #aga2 8 position confirm$1 #agb2 pleads = ! p at ,kade%-,b>nea1 #agd1 #agg2 8 s9 at ! #8,wat]s ( ,/rife1' #ahj2 appo9ts ,jo%ua 8 successor1 #aie2 8 f9al c\nsels to ! p1 #aif2 views ! promis$ l& f ,m\nt ,nebo1 #aig2 dies1 #aih2 summ>y ( 8 c>e]1 #aih2 a type ( ,*ri/1 #aii ,murd] ,mosaic law reg>d+1 #afc ,n4 ,naaman cur$ ( 8 leprosy1 #daa ,nabal 8 *urli%ness to ,david1 #cjh2 8 dea?1 #cji ,nabo? ! murd] (1 #cif ,nadab1 ,a>on's son ! s9 (1 #aca ,nadab1 k+ ( ,israel #cgg ,naha% besieges ,jabe%-,gilead1 #bhc ,naomi "m-9-law ( ,ru?1 #bfe ,naphtali ,jacob's son1 #eb2 tribe (1 its portion1 #bai2 its neglect ( duty1 #bbg2 its firmness "u ,b>ak1 #bci ,na?an ! prophet confirms ! k+dom to ,david1 #cbh2 d5\nces 8 s91 #ccd ,naz>ites _! v[s1 #aeh2 ,samson becomes "o1 #bei ,nebo1 ,m\nt ,moses views ! ,promis$ ,l& f1 #aig ,nebu*adnezz> captures ,j]usalem1 #dej1 #dea1 #deb2 8 visions int]pret$ by ,daniel1 #deh1 #dfc2 8 gold5 image1 #dfj2 8 greatness & p[]1 #dfb2 /rick5 ) madness1 #dfd2 8 recov]y & dea?1 #dfe ,ne*o1 k+ ( ,egypt ov]comes ,josiah1 #ddi2 takes ,jehoahaz captive1 #ddi2 defeat$ by ,nebu*adnezz>1 #ddi ,nehemiah rebuilds ,j]usalem1 #dgg2 oppos$ by ,sanballat1 #dgh2 8 re=ms1 #dgg2 8 dea?1 #dha ,new ,moon fe/ival or ,mon?-,sabba?1 #adc ,nile1 ! ,moses rescu$ f1 #ha2 its position 9 ,egyptian !ology1 #hi2 turn$ into blood1 #hi ,nimrod ! empire (1 #ba2 wor%ipp$ z ,bel or ,belus1 #ba ,n9eveh f\nd$ by ,nimrod1 #ba2 ,jonah's mission to1 #dcj ,noah 8 righte\sness1 #ac2 8 ?ree sons1 #ac2 builds ! ,ark1 #ad2 sav$ f ! ,flood1 #ae2 leaves ! ,ark1 #af2 8 sacrifice1 #af2 ! cov5ant made ) him1 #af2 plants ! v9e1 c41 #ag2 8 prophecy on 8 sons1 #ag2 8 desc5dants & _! disp]sion1 #ai ,nob ,david at1 #cjc2 ,saul's massacre ( ! prie/s !re1 #cje ,nomadic "* ( ! ,patri>*al age1 #gc ,o4 ,ob$-,edom ! ,ark at 8 h\se1 #cbf ,(f]+s1 ! ( ! ,mosaic ,law1 #acc ,og k+ ( ,ba%an1 #ahe2 r\t$ by ! ,israelites1 #ahf ,omri usurps ! ?rone ( ,israel1 #chj2 oppos$ by ,tibni1 #chj2 builds ,sam>ia1 #cha ,ophir conjectures reg>d+1 #cfb ,ord] ( ! ,m>* f ,s9ai1 #afh ,o?niel takes ,kirja?-,sephir1 #baf2 8 exploits1 #bcf ,p4 ,pale/9e its position & ext5t1 #bh2 its adaptation to ! ,div9e purpose1 #bi2 anci5t r\tes ?r\gh x1 #bi2 its physical geography1 #cj2 its produces & f]tility1 #ca2 its division among/ ! twelve tribes1 #aie1 #baf-bbb ,palmyra built by ,solomon1 #cfa ,p>adise its probable position1 #c2 life ( our fir/ p>5ts !re1 #d ,p>an1 des]ts ( ! long w&]+ 91 #agh ,p>5ts ,mosaic law reg>d+1 #aei ,passov]1 ! in/itution (1 #ie2 rites obs]v$ at1 #aej2 its typical mean+1 #aea2 celebration (1 on ! pla9s ( ,j]i*o1 #bjd ,patri>*al age1 ! survey (1 #gc ,patri>*s1 ! _! nomadic life1 #gc2 _! family relations1 #gd2 civilization1 #gd2 religion & wor%ip1 #gf2 _! "*1 #gf ,patri>*s1 ! twelve & _! desc5dants1 g5ealogical table (1 #dhe ,peace (f]+s v>i\s k9ds (1 #ach2 ! ritual obs]v$ at1 #ach2 mean+ (1 #aci ,pekah k+ ( ,israel1 #dcc2 defeat$ by ! ,assyrians1 #dcd ,pekahiah k+ ( ,israel1 #dcc ,p5teco/ ! fea/ (1 #aeb ,p5uel =tifi$ by ,j]oboam1 #cga ,p]izzites _! locality1 #cb1 #bja ,p]sian ,empire table ( its connection ) ,israel1 #dia ,ph>aoh 8 dreams1 #fa2 int]pret$ by ,joseph1 #fb2 he exalts ,joseph1 #fb2 receives ,jacob's bless+1 #gj 8 h>dness ( he>t1 #hg-id2 lets ! ,israelites g1 #ij1 #if2 pursues aft] !m1 #ig2 dr[n$ 9 ! ,r$ ,sea1 #ii ,ph>p>1 ,riv] #dab ,phili/9es1 ! _! immigration into ,pale/9e1 #beh2 _! five cities1 #bei2 ,samson's exploits aga9/ !m1 #bfa-bfd2 _! deities1 #bfc2 !y capture ! ark1 #bga2 defeat$ at ,mizpeh1 #bge2 & by ,jona?an at ,mi*ma%1 #bia2 _! invasion "u ,a*i%1 #caa2 _! victory1 at ,gilboa1 #cae2 _! defeat 9 ! valley ( ,rephaim1 #cbe2 ,david's conque/ ov] !m1 #cbi1 #cde ,ph9ehas1 gr&son ( ,a>on 8 righte\s zeal1 #aic2 ! prie/hood settl$ 9 8 race1 #aic2 r\ts ! ,midianites1 #aid ,ph9ehas1 son ( ,eli wick$ness (1 #bfi2 8 dea?1 #bga ,phrygians _! tradition ( ! ,flood1 #af ,pill> ( cl\d #fg1 #ih1 #afg ,pill> ( fire #ig1 #ih ,pison1 ,riv] #c ,plague1 ! at ,kade%-,b>nea1 #agg2 at ,baal-,peor1 #aic2 9 ! reign ( ,david1 #cdf ,plagues ( ,egypt1 #hh-id1 #if ,polygamy in/itution (1 #aa2 ,mosaic law reg>d+ x1 #afj ,por* ( ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceg ,potiph> buys ,joseph1 #ei2 etymology ( 8 "n1 #ei2 pr(ligacy ( 8 wife1 #fj ,prie/s1 ! _! consecration1 #abh2 _! ve/m5ts1 #abi2 ! qualifications necess>y =1 #abi2 _! duties1 #acj2 _! provision1 #acj1 #acd2 _! functions & c\rses1 #ceh ,pr9ce1 ! ( ! army ( ,jehovah1 appe>s to ,jo%ua1 #bjd ,promise1 ! to ,adam1 gradual fulfilm5t (1 #dhb-dhd ,prop]ty ,mosaic law respect+1 #afe ,prophetical ord]1 ! its duties & position1 #bgf1 #bgg ,prophet ! disob$i5t1 #cgc2 8 tomb sp>$ by ,josiah1 #ddf ,prophets ! ,*ronological ,table (1 #dhg ,prov]bs ( ,solomon1 #ced ,psalms ( ,david1 _! pre-em95ce z sacr$ poetry1 #cej ,pul1 k+ ( ,assyria b\ght (f by ,m5ahem1 #dcb ,purim ! fea/ (1 #aed ,purity ,jewi% laws reg>d+1 #aef ,q4 ,quails s5t 9 ! wild]ness1 #agj ,r4 ,rabbah trophy ( ,og !re1 #ahf2 its position1 #ccb2 besieg$ by ,joab1 #ccc2 tak5 by ,david1 #cce ,ra*el h] meet+ ) ,jacob1 #ea2 becomes 8 wife1 #eb2 ! "m ( ,joseph1 #eb2 & ( ,b5jam91 #eg2 h] dea?1 #eg ,rahab protects ! spies1 #bjb2 pres]v$ at ! de/ruction ( ,j]i*o1 #bjf ,ra9b[1 ! pl$ge ( ! ,cov5ant ) ,noah1 #ag ,ramah ! resid5ce ( ,samuel1 #bge2 s*ool ( ! prophets !re1 #bgf ,rameses its probable position1 #ig ,ramo?-gilead situation (1 #cih2 ! battle (1 #cii ,rebekah wife ( ,isaac1 #de ,r$emption ! fir/ promise (1 #h2 its gradual fulfilm5t1 #dhb-dhd ,r$ ,sea1 ! ,israelites arrive at1 #ig2 _! passage ov] x1 #ih ,refuge ! cities (1 #afd2 _! names1 #bbj ,rehoboam succe$s ,solomon1 #cfh2 8 impolitic conduit1 #cfi2 ! t5 tribes revolt f him1 #cfi2 8 idolatry1 #cge2 ov]come by ,%i%ak1 #cgf2 8 dea?1 #cgf ,religion 9 ! ,patri>*al age1 #ge ,rephidim ,moses smites ! rock !re1 #ajc2 ! ,israelites attack$ by ! ,amalekites at1 #ajc2 ,je?ro meets ,moses !re1 #ajd ,reub5 ,jacob's son1 #eb2 int]c$es = ,joseph1 #eh2 ,jacob's dy+ bless+ ^u1 #ga2 tribe (1 rebels aga9/ ,moses1 #agf2 its pa/oral pursuits1 #gh1 #aid2 its portion1 #aie ,revolt ( ! t5 tribes1 #cfi2 pr$ispos+ causes (1 #cgj ,rez9 revolts aga9/ ,solomon1 #cfe ,riblah position (1 #ddi ,rimmon1 ! =tress ( #bcc ,rimmon1 ! ,syriac deity #dab ,rizpah h] sons kill$1 #cdd2 h] devotion1 #cdd ,ru? hi/ory (1 #bfe2 its value & int]e/1 #bfe ,s4 ,sabba?1 ! in/itution (1 #ajb2 ,mosaic law reg>d+ x1 #adb ,sabbatical ye>1 ! #add2 its mean+1 #ade ,sacrifice fir/ in/itution (1 #aj2 ,noah's1 #af2 ,abraham's1 #dc2 ,elijah's1 #chf ,sacrifices ( ! ,mosaic law unbloody1 #acc2 ( blood1 #acg ,sam>ia built by ,omri1 #cha2 its position1 #bah1 #cha2 sieges ( by ,b5hadad1 #cia1 #dad2 slaught] ( prie/s ( ,baal !re1 #dbb2 besieg$ by ,%almanes]1 #dce2 captur$ by ,s>gon1 #dce ,samson 8 bir? ann\nc$1 #bei2 8 exploits1 #bfj-bfd2 8 riddle1 #bfa2 betray$ by ,delilah1 #bfc2 8 dea?1 #bfd ,samuel 8 e>ly d$ication to ! ,"l1 #bfh2 call$ by ,god1 #bgj2 recogniz$ z a ,prophet1 #bga2 becomes ,judge1 #bgd2 e/abli%es ,s*ools ( ! ,prophets1 #bgf2 meets ,saul1 #bhj2 decl>es him k+1 #bha2 8 f>ewell to ! p1 #bhe2 rebukes ,saul at ,gilgal1 #bhg2 rejects ,saul1 #bib2 ano9ts ,david1 #bie2 8 dea?1 #cjh2 appe>s to ,saul at ,endor1 #cad2 tradition>y site ( 8 tomb1 #bfg ,sanballat 8 opposition to ,nehemiah1 #dgh ,s>ah wife ( ,abraham1 #bg2 h] "n *ang$1 #ci2 gives bir? to ,isaac1 #da2 h] dea? & burial1 #dd ,s>gon1 k+ ( ,assyria captures ,sam>ia1 #dce2 ends ! k+dom ( ,israel1 #dcf ,satan ,scripture te/imony respect+1 #e2 tempts ,eve1 #e2 is curs$1 #h2 afflicts ,job1 #be ,saul met by ,samuel1 #bhj2 ano9t$1 #bha2 jo9s ! prophets1 #bha1 #cja2 *os5 k+1 #bhb2 defeats ! ,ammonites1 #bhd2 assumes ! gov]nm5t1 #bhe2 8 s91 #bhg2 rebuk$ by ,samuel1 #bhg2 de/roys ! ,amalekites1 #bib2 8 disob$i5ce1 #bib2 reject$ by ,samuel1 #bib2 8 jeal\sy ( ,david1 #bii2 8 cruelty at ,nob1 #cje2 sp>$ by ,david1 #cjg2 at ,endor1 #cad2 ,samuel's s5t5ce ^u him1 #cae2 8 dea?1 #cae2 8 body rescu$1 #caf2 8 sons crucifi$1 #cdd ,savi\r1 ! fir/ promise (1 #h2 its gradual fulfilm5t1 #dhb-dhd ,scape-goat1 ! #adh2 its mean+1 #adi ,s*ools ( ! ,prophets e/abli%$ by ,samuel1 #bgf2 _! object & purpose1 #bgf ,seir m\nta9s (1 #ee ,s5na*]ib invades ,judah1 #dch2 summons ,j]usalem1 #dci2 de/ruction ( 8 army1 #ddj ,s]p5t1 ! ,braz5 #ahb2 typical ( ,*ri/1 #ahc2 de/roy$ by ,hezekiah1 #dcf ,s]p5ts 9 ! ,wild]ness ! plague (1 #ahb ,s]vants ,mosaic law reg>d+1 #afa ,se? son ( ,adam1 #aa2 8 desc5dants1 #ab2 _! righte\sness1 #ab2 repositories ( ! promise1 #ab2 !y become corrupt1 #ac ,%adra* at ,babylon1 #deg2 9 ! fi]y furnace1 #ded ,%allum usurps ! ?rone ( ,israel1 #dcb ,%almanes]1 k+ ( ,assyria invades ,israel1 #dce ,%amg>1 ! ,judge assaults ! ,phili/9es1 #bcg ,%>on1 ! vale ( its position1 #cj ,%eba1 ,que5 ( visits ,solomon1 #cfd ,%eba revolts aga9/ ,david1 #cdb2 8 dea?1 #cdc ,%e*em description (1 #ca2 ,abram builds 8 fir/ alt> !re1 #cb2 ,jacob's abode !re1 #ee1 #eh2 ,joseph's bones buri$ !re1 #baj1 #bbb2 ,jo%ua assembles ! tribes at1 #bbb2 temple ( ,baal !re1 #beb2 de/roy$ by ,abimele*1 #bed2 ,rehoboam's conv5tion at1 #cfh2 rebuilt by ,j]oboam1 #cga ,%em son ( ,noah1 #ac2 ! bless+ ^u1 #ah2 8 desc5dants & _! settlem5ts1 #bj ,%ew-bread acc\nt (1 #abb2 obta9$ by ,david1 #cjc2 plac$ 9 ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceg1 #ceh ,%ibbole? mean+ (1 #beh ,%iloh conjectures conc]n+1 #ga2 ! tab]nacle !re1 #abe1 #bfg2 its position1 #bag2 ! rape at1 #bcd2 ,samuel m9i/]s !re1 #bfh2 ,eli dies at1 #bgb2 date ( its suppos$ de/ruction1 #bgb ,%imei curses ,david1 #cci2 is =giv51 #cdb2 put to dea?1 #cec ,%9> ! ,pla9 (1 #ah2 ! site ( ,nimrod's ,empire1 #ba ,%i%ak k+ ( ,egypt1 #cff2 ov]comes ,rehoboam & despoils ! ,temple1 #cgf ,sihon1 k+ ( ! ,amorites opposes ! ,israelites1 #ahd2 is sla91 #ahe ,simeon ,jacob's son1 #eb2 attacks ,%e*em1 #ef2 b\nd ho/age = ,b5jam91 #fd2 ,jacob's dy+ bless+ ^u1 #ga2 tribe (1 its portion1 #bag ,s9ai1 ,m\nt ! ,israelites encamp be=e x1 #aje1 #aag2 sc5]y ar\nd x1 #ajf2 ! ,cov5ant r5ew$ !re to ,moses1 #ajf1 #aaf2 ! ,law deliv]$ f1 #ajh2 ! asc5ts ( ,moses1 #aaa1 #aaf2 ev5ts accompli%$ !re1 #afg ,s9ai1 ,p59sula ( ,moses flies !re1 #hb2 description ( x1 #ajj ,s9-(f]+1 ! #aci2 its peculi> ritual1 #adj2 its int5tion1 #ada ,sis]a ,jab9's capta91 #bcg2 ov]?r[n by ,b>ak1 #bdj2 kill$ by ,jael1 #bdb ,slav]y 9 ! ,patri>*al age1 #gd2 "u ! ,mosaic law1 #afa ,sodom ,lot settles !re1 #cd2 its de/ruction1 #da ,solomon ! bir? (1 #ccd2 proclaim$ k+1 #cdg2 ,david's la/ *>ge to him1 #cdh2 8 accession1 #cej2 8 pray] = ,wisdom1 #cec2 8 judgm5t1 #ced2 8 prov]bs & songs1 #ced2 comm5ces ! ,temple1 #cee2 d$icates x1 #ceh2 8 public works1 #cfj2 comm]cial activity ( 8 reign1 #cfa-cfc2 bad t5d5cy ( ?is1 #cfc2 8 spl5d\r1 #cfd2 8 fail+s1 #cfc1 #cfg2 8 tr\bles1 #cfe2 8 dea? & "*1 #cff2 causes ( ! dismemb]m5t ( 8 k+dom1 #cgj ,song ( ,witness compos$ by ,moses1 #aig ,songs ( ,solomon #ced #8,sons ( ,god' conjectures conc]n+1 #ac ,spies mission ( ! twelve1 #agc2 ! fai?less t5 /ruck dead1 #age2 two s5t to ,j]i*o1 #bja ,spr+s 9 ! ,ea/ #ahc ,succo? ,jacob settles at1 #ee2 ! ,israelites fir/ halt !re1 #ig ,t4 ,tab]nacle1 ! patt]n (1 reveal$ to ,moses1 #aaa1 #aah1 #abe2 its con/ruction1 #aai2 its area1 #aai2 description (1 #aba2 its hi/ory1 #abe2 fix$ at ,%iloh1 #baf2 ,david's new "o on ,zion1 #cbf ,tab]nacles ! fea/ (1 #aec2 its obs]vances1 #aec2 o!r cu/oms connect$ ) x1 #aed ,table ( ,%ewbread 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 #abb2 9 ,solomon's ,temple1 #ceg1 #ceh ,tadmor built by ,solomon1 #cfa ,t>%i% probable situation (1 #cfb2 ,jonah at1 #dcj ,tekoa position (1 #dja ,temple1 ! site ( pur*as$ by ,david1 #cdf1 #cef2 treasures accumulat$ = x1 #cef2 ! build+ (1 by ,solomon1 #cee-ceh2 its d$ication1 #ceh1 #cei2 despoil$ by ,%i%ak1 #cgf2 repair$ by ,joa%1 #dai2 rifl$ by ,jehoa%1 #dbe2 despoil$ by ,nebu*adnezz>1 #dej1 #dea2 its de/ruction1 #deb2 ! rebuild+ (1 comm5c$1 #dfi2 its int]ruption & completion1 #dgj1 #dga ,t5 ,tribes _! revolt1 #cfh ,t]ah fa!r ( ,abraham1 #bg ,t>%i% silv] m9es (1 #cfb ,!bez its position1 #bee ,!ft ,mosaic law reg>d+1 #afe ,?+s unclean =bidd5 by ! ,law1 #aef ,tib]ias ,lake (1 #cj ,tibni rival k+ to ,omri1 #chj ,tigla?-,piles]1 k+ ( ,assyria 8 successes1 #dcc ,tigris1 ,riv] #c1 #ag1 #ah ,tiphsah position (1 #cfa ,tirzah capital ( ,israel1 #chj ,ti!s assign$ to ! ,levites1 #abh2 & ,prie/s1 #acd ,tola ! ,judge #bee ,tongues ! confusion (1 #af-bj ,tree ( ,k #d ,trespass ,(f]+1 ! #ada2 occasions = pres5t+ x1 #ada ,tribal w>s1 ! #bcb1 #bef ,trumpets1 fea/ ( #add2 its int5tion1 #add ,tubal ,ca9 inv5tor ( metal work+1 #aa ,u4 ,unclean ?+s =bidd5 by ! law1 #aef ,ur probable locality (1 #bg ,uriah ,david's trea*]y to1 #ccc ,urim1 !1 & ! ,?ummim #acb ,uz1 ! l& ( its probable site1 #bb ,uzzah sudd5 dea? (1 #cbf ,uzziah1 k+ ( ,judah4 ,see ,az>iah4 ,v4 ,victims us$ = sacrifice1 #ace2 ! requisites (1 #acf ,w4 ,w&]+s1 ! 9 ! des]t1 #age-agh #8,wat]s ( /rife1' ! #ahj ,weeks1 ! fea/ ( or ,p5teco/1 #aeb2 its "*1 #aeb ,weights ,jewi% ,tables (1 #dib ,wells 9 ! ,ea/ #ahc ,wid['s son1 ! rais$ by ,eli%a1 #dji ,wives ,mosaic law reg>d+1 #afj ,wor%ip1 religi\s ( ! ,patri>*s1 #ge ,y4 ,ye> ( ,jubilee1 ! #ade ,ye>-,sabba?1 ! #add ,z4 ,za*>iah1 k+ ( ,israel brief reign (1 #dcb ,zadok ! prie/ jo9s ,david1 #cbc2 has *>ge ( ! ,ark1 #cbf1 #cch2 ano9ts ,solomon1 #cdg2 becomes ,high-prie/1 #ceb ,z>epha? ! wid[ (1 #chd2 ,elijah !re1 #chd ,zebulun ,jacob's son1 #eb2 tribe (1 its portion1 #bai2 its neglect ( duty1 #bbg2 its firmness "u ,b>ak1 #bci ,ze*>iah ! /on+ (1 #dbe ,ze*>iah1 ! prophet #dga ,z$ekiah ! false prophecy (1 #cih ,z$ekiah or ,mattaniah k+ ( ,judah1 #dea2 tak5 captive to ,babylon1 #deb ,z]ah invasion & defeat ( by ,asa1 #cgh ,z]ubbabel ,gov]nor ( ,j]usalem at ! re/oration1 #dfi ,ziklag ,david at1 #caa ,zimri usurps ! ?rone ( ,israel1 #chj ,ziph ,david at1 #cjf2 sp>es ,saul !re1 #caj ,zipporah wife ( ,moses1 #hc ,zobah defeat$ by ,david1 #ccj ,zoph> fri5d ( ,job1 #bd ,,! ,,end4 ,,cambridge3 ,,pr9t$ ,,by ,c4 ,j4 ,,clay ,,sons1 ,,at ,,! ,,univ]sity ,,press4 ,footnotes4 #a - ,! ,edition ( ,dr ,rob9son's ,biblical ,rese>*es ref]r$ to is ! second ,am]ican ,edition1 #c ,vols4 #ahfj2 t ( ,dean ,/anley's ,s9ai & ,pale/9e1 ! #crd1 #ahef4 #b - ,h5ce ! idea ( an envi\s & jeal\s ,god s common 9 hea!nism1 z 9 ,h]odotus1 ,i4 #cb1 ,,iii4 #dj1 ,,vii4 #df4 #c - ,! ,n9? ,article ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 #d - ,kurtz's ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 ,i4 #di3 8,h[ev] weak5$ & d>k5$ by s91 ! div9e image 9 man is n :olly de/roy$ 7,g54 ix4 #f1 ,james iii4 #i71 & ev5 aft] ! ,fall man cont9ues ! (fspr+ ( ,god 7,acts xvii4 #bh740 #e - ,kurtz's ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 p4 #dh4 #f - ,davison1 ,on ,prophecy1 p4 #ee4 #g - ,?is seems to be ! true mean+ ( ! expression1 ! ,"l set a m>k ^u ,ca94 ,comp>e ! sign giv5 to ,noah 7,g54 ix4 #ac71 to ,moses 7,ex4 iii4 #b1 #ab71 to ,elijah 7#a ,k+s xix4 #aa71 to ,hezekiah 7,isai4 xxxviii4 #g1 #h74 #h - ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 ,art4 ,noah4 #i - ,! traditions ( _m nations pres]ve ! recollection ( ! ,flood4 ,!y may be f\nd 9 ! ,*aldan & ,phnician my?ology1 among ! ,p]sian1 ,indian1 ,*9ese1 & ,am]ican nations4 ,! ,greeks _h _! tradition ( ,deucalion & ,pyrrha4 ,among ! ,phrygians 0 a leg5d ( a ,k+ ,annakos or ,nannakos 9 ,iconium1 :o liv$ to ! age ( #djj ye>s1 =etold ! ,flood1 & 9 prospect ( ! de/ruction await+ !m1 wept & pray$ = 8 p4 ,z late z ! "t ( ,septimius ,sev]us1 a m$al 0 /ruck at ,apamea commemorat+ ?is ev5t4 ,on x is ! repres5tation ( a squ>e vessel float+ on ! wat]1 & ?r\gh an op5+ 9 x two p]sons1 a man & a woman1 are visible4 ,on ! top a bird is p]*$1 :ile ano!r is fly+ t[>ds x c>ry+ a bran* betwe5 its feet4 ,9 front ( ! vessel ! same pair /& z ?\gh !y _h j l&$ on dry gr\nd4 ,on "s specim5s ! lett]s or h be5 f\nd4 ,see ,kurtz's ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 p4 #ef4 #aj - ,?is pr$iction t ,canaan %\ld become ! s]vant ( ,%em is ?\ght to h be5 prim>ily fulfill$1 :5 ! nations ( ,pale/9e 7 conqu]$ by ,jo%ua 7,jo%4 xviii4 #aj2 xxiii4 #d2 #b ,*ron4 viii4 #g1 #h71 :5 ,tyre fell be=e ! arms ( ,alex&]1 &1 aga91 :5 ! ,c>?ag9ians 7 subdu$ by ! ,romans4 #aa - ,! words he %all dwell 9 ! t5ts ( ,%em are some:at obscure4 ,if !y d5ote t ,god w\ld dwell 9 8 t5ts1 !y probably ref] to ! fact t ! 8promis$ ,se$0 0 re/rict$ to ?is l9e1 & ! special pres5ce ( ,god ) ! ,jews 7,rom4 ix4 #d1 #e72 if !y mean t ,japhe? %\ld dwell 9 8 t5ts1 !y probably po9t to ! occupation ( ,pale/9e & ! surr\nd+ c\ntries by ! ,romans1 & 9 a spiritual s5se to ! adoption ( ! ,g5tiles into ! ,*ur* ( ,god 7,eph4 iii4 #f74 #ab - ,an approximate indication ( ! ,"t :5 ?is ,disp]sion took place is af=d$ 9 ,g54 x4 #be1 :]e we f9d "o ( ! desc5dants ( ,%em nam$ ,peleg 78,division071 = 9 8 days 0 ! e>? divid$4 #ac - ,smi?'s ,diction>y ( ! ,bible1 ,article ,nimrod4 #ad - ,jemima day or a dove1 ,kezia cassia1 a sweet aromatic plant1 & ,k]5-,happu* ei!r horn ( antimony1 ! pigm5t us$ by ,ea/]n ladies to col\r ! eye-la%es1 or1 accord+ to ! ,,lxx41 horn ( pl5ty4 #ae - ,call$ by ! ,greeks ,edessa1 & ,callirrhoe1 8! ,beautiful ,spr+10 f a 8pool ( transp>5t cle>ness0 h>d by4 ,o!rs place ,ur at ,mugheir1 mu* fur!r to ! s\?1 & on ! "r bank ( ! ,euphrates1 ab\t six miles f ! pres5t c\rse ( ! /ream4 #af - ,h>an1 or ,*>r1 n[ ,h>rn1 9 ,n4,w4 ,mesopotamia1 situat$ 8on ! po9t ( div]g5ce betwe5 ! great c>avan r\tes t[>ds ! v>i\s =ds ( ! ,euphrates & ! ,tigris10 0 aft]w>ds celebrat$ = its temple ( ,luna1 ! ,moon-goddess1 & /ill m z ! sc5e ( ! fam\s defeat ( ,crassus by ! ,p>?ian g5]al ,surna4 ,"h ! desc5dants ( ,abraham's bro!r ,nahor settl$1 s t ,h>an is call$ ! city ( ,nahor 7,g54 xxiv4 #aj2 xxvii4 #dc74 #ag - ,! di/ance f ,london to ,york or ,exet]4 ,! limits "h tak5 are ! p>allels ( #ca & #cc nor? latitude1 & ! m]idian ( #cd to t ( #cf ea/ longitude4 8,9 ,pale/9e1 z 9 ,greece1 e travell] is /ruck ) ! smallness ( ! t]ritory4 ,he is surpris$1 ev5 aft] all t he has he>d1 at pass+1 9 "o long day1 f ! capital ( ,judea to t ( ,sam>ia2 or at see+ )9 #h h\rs1 ?ree su* spots z ,hebron1 ,be?lehem1 & ,j]usalem40 ,/anley1 ,s9ai & ,pale/9e1 #aad2 see ,note #ccg4 #ah - ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #aac4 #ai - ,kurtz's ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 ,i4 #adg1 #h4 #bj - 8,all ! r\tesbo? by l& & wat]:i* connect$ ! ?ree p>ts ( ! anci5t _w1 pass$ ?r\gh ,pale/9e4 ,! comm]ce betwe5 ,asia on ! "o1 & ,europe & ,africa on ! o!r h&1 _h its c5tre 9 ! great m]cantile cities ( ,phnicia & ,phili/ia4 ,t[>ds ! ,s\? ! ,arabah l$ to ! ,gulf ( ,ela?1 & ! ,%ephelah to t ( ,h]oopolis1 :ile t[>d ! ,ea/ ! ord9>y c>avan road l$ to ! neighb\r+ ,euphrates1 to ! ,p]sian ,gulf1 & !nce to ! important c\ntries ( ,s\!rn ,asia4 ,ev5 ! highways :i* connect$ ,asia & ,africa t\*$ ,pale/9e4 ,a mu* frequ5t$ comm]cial r\te l$ f ,egypt to ,gaza1 & f ,damascus ov] ! pla9 ( ,jezreel to ! ,phnician coa/40 ,kurtz1 ,i4 #adi4 #ba - ,h5ce ! cities ( ,judah are high] ?an ! summits ( _m m\nta9s ( ,sam>ia & ,galilee4 ,?us :ile ,tabor is #ahfe feet above ! sea-level1 & ,c>mel #ahjj1 z high z ! ,peak 9 ,d]by%ire1 ,j]usalem is #bfaj feet1 or high] ?an ,plynlimmon1 & ,hebron #cjbi feet1 or ne>ly z high z ,helvellyn4 #bb - ,:ile ! lake ( ,c9n]o? 7or z x is call$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t ,tib]ias71 is only #fec feet bel[ ! same level4 ,! two pr9cipal features 9 ! c\rse ( ! ,jordan are its desc5t & its s9uosity4 ,f its f\nta9-head x ru%es d[n "o cont9u\s plane1 only brok5 by a s]ies ( rapids or precipit\s falls1 trav]s+1 9 a space ( #fj miles ( latitude & #d or #e miles ( longitude1 at lea/ #bjj miles4 ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,article ,jordan4 #bc - 8,%e*em0 7n[ ,nabl\s7 8%\ld]10 8ridge10 l dorsum 9 ,lat91 0 situat$ on ! 8saddle0 or 8%\ld]0 ( ! heights :i* divide ! wat]s !re t fl[ to ! ,m$it]ranean on ! we/ & ! ,jordan on ! ea/4 #bd - 8,"h !re are no impetu\s torr5ts1 yet !re is wat]2 wat]1 too1 9 m copi\s supplies ?an any :]e else 9 ! l&2 & x is j to its _m f\nta9s1 rills1 wat]-c\rses1 t ! valley owes its exquisite beauty40 ,van de ,velde1 ,i4 #chf4 ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 #adb1 #bce4 8,! :ole valley10 writes ,dr ,rob9son1 80 fill$ ) g>d5s ( vegetables1 & or*>ds ( all k9ds ( fruits1 wat]$ by f\nta9s1 :i* bur/ =? 9 v>i\s p>ts & fl[ we/w>ds 9 refre%+ /reams10 ,bibl4 ,res4 ,,ii4 #bge4 #be - 8,! ,canaanite 0 !n 9 ! l&10 ,g54 xii4 #f4 ,( ^! sev5 ,canaaniti% nations1 desc5d$ f ,canaan ! son ( ,ham 7,g54 x4 #ae-ai71 7i7 ! ,,jebusites inhabit$ ,j]usalem 7,jebus7 & its neighb\rhood 7,num4 xiii4 #bi2 ,jo%4 xi4 #c2 xv4 #h1 #fc72 7ii7 ! ,,hittites1 ,hebron & its vic9ity 7,g54 xxiii4 #g1 #aj2 ,num4 xiii4 #bi72 7iii7 ! ,,hivites 7 locat$ 7a7 nor? ( ! ,jebusites ab\t ,gibeon & ,be!l 7,jo%4 xi4 #ai7 & ,%e*em 7,g54 xxxiv4 #b71 7b7 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ,h]mon 7,jo%4 xi4 #c2 ,judg4 iii4 #c72 7iv7 ! ,,amorites1 or 8highl&]s10 ! mo/ p[]ful & w>like tribe1 occupi$ ! c\ntry 7a7 betwe5 ! ,hittites & ! ,dead ,sea 7,g54 xiv4 #g1 #ac2 ,judg4 i4 #cd-cf72 7b7 at a lat] p]iod1 ! ea/ ( ,jordan1 :]e !y f\nd$ two great k+doms1 t ( ,og 9 ,ba%an & ,sihon 9 ,s4 ,gilead 7,num4 xxi4 #ac-bf2 ,deut4 iii4 #h2 ,judg4 xi4 #ac1 c472 7v7 ! ,,canaanites1 8l[l&]s10 7 di/ribut$ along ! sea-coa/ 7,g54 xv4 #ba2 ,exod4 xxiii4 #bc2 ,jo%4 xi4 #c7 & ! valley ( ! ,jordan 7,num4 xiii4 #bi71 ?us encircl+ 7vi7 ! ,,p]izzites1 :o probably inhabit$ ! high pla9s ( ! we/ c\ntry "u ! range ( ,c>mel 7,g54 xiii4 #g2 ,jo%4 xi4 #c72 ! position ( 7vii7 ! ,,girga%ites 7,g54 x4 #af2 ,deut4 vii4 #a7 is unc]ta94 #bf - ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 #bah4 #bg - ,see ,article ,oak1 9 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 #bh - ,= o!r notices ( ,mel*is$ec see ,heb4 vii4 #a-ba2 ,psalm cx4 #d4 ,8 relation to ,*ri/1 z type & antitype1 consi/s 9 ! fact t ea* 0 a prie/1 7i7 n ( ! tribe ( ,levi1 7ii7 sup]ior to ,abraham1 7iii7 ^: beg9n+ & end are unkn[n1 7iv7 & n only a prie/1 b a prie/-k+1 ( righte\sness & peace4 #bi - ,correspond+ to ,padi%ah 7fa!r-k+7 ! title ( ! ,p]sian k+s1 & ,atlh 7fa!r7 ! title ( ! ,khans ( ,bu*>ia4 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 ,art4 ,abimele*4 #cj - ,ei!r1 7#a7 accord+ to ! prevail+ belief1 ! hill at ,j]usalem on :i* ! ,temple 0 aft]w>ds built1 or 7#b7 ,m\nt ,g]izim1 ne> ,sy*em4 ,see ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 #bea2 & comp>e ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 #dgd1 #dge4 #ca - 8,! tomb ( ,ma*pelah is a pro(1 /&+ to ?is day1 ( ! long pr$et]m9$ assurance t ! *ildr5 ( ,abraham %\ld inh]it ! l& 9 :i* ?is 0 _! ance/or's sole1 b mo/ preci\s possession4 ,x is l ! pur*ase ( ! site ( ,hannibal's ,camp by ! /rong fai? & hope ( ! besieg$ s5ators ( ,rome40 ,/anley1 ,lectures on ! ,jewi% ,*ur*1 p4 #dj4 #cb - ,on ! consi/5t insignificance ( ,be?uel 9 ?is affair1 see ,blunt's ,co9cid5ces1 p4 #cb4 #cc - ,on ,abraham's "*1 see p4 #gf4 #cd - ,! r$ l5tile is /ill a fav\rite article ( food 9 ! ,ea/4 8,i c te/ify10 writes ,dr ,?omson1 8t :5 cook+1 x diffuses f> & wide an od\r extremely grateful to a hungry man4 ,x 01 !re=e1 no slight temptation to ,esau1 return+ we>y & fami%$ f an unsuccessful hunt 9 ?is burn+ climate40 ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #ehg4 ,see also ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,i4 #bdf4 #ce - ,f ?is transaction ,esau acquir$ ! "n ( ,,edom1 or 8,r$10 ?\gh ! "n is m usually appli$ to ! l& ( 8 desc5dants4 8,! ruddy hue ( ! m\nta9-range giv5 to ,esau w\ld at once sugge/ ! ^w ,edom1 & cause x to be pref]r$ to ! bett] kn[n ,esau40 ,comp4 ,obad4 #h1 #i1 #ba4 #cf - ,= ! fulfilm5t comp>e #b ,k+s viii4 #bj-bb2 #b ,*ron4 xxi4 #h-aj1 & see p4 #cbg4 #cg - ,be!l lay 9 ! direct ?or\ghf>e ( ,pale/9e4 8444 ,! track ( ?is ?or\ghf>e w9ds ?r\gh an unev5 valley1 cov]$1 z ) grave/ones1 by l>ge %eets ( b>e rock2 "s few "h & !re /&+ up l ! cromle*s ( ,druidical monum5ts40,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 #bai4 #ch - ,m\nt ,seir 78r\gh0 or 8rugg$10 see ,j]4 xlix4 #af1 ,obad4 #d7 ext5d$ along ! ea/ side ( ! ,arabah1 f ! ,dead ,sea to ! ,elanitic gulf1 & 80 orig9ally inhabit$ by ! ,horites1 or #8troglodytes1' :o 7 d\btless ! excavators ( ^? s+ul> rock-dwell+s f\nd 9 su* numb]s 9 ! rav9es & cliffs ar\nd ,petra40 ,^! ,horites 7 dispossess$ by ! desc5dants ( ,esau1 :o gave to ! c\ntry ! "n ( ,edom1 & 7 divid$ into tribes "u a %eikh or duke 7,g54 xxxvi4 #ae-ai74 #ci - ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,i4 #deb b4 #dj - ,do?an has be5 discov]$ by ,van de ,velde & ,dr ,rob9son1 8/ill be>+ its anci5t "n1 & situat$ at ! ,s4 end ( a pla9 ( ! ri*e/ pa/urage1 #d or #e miles ,s4 ,w4 ( ,en-gannim or ,j5n1 & sep>at$ only by a swell or two ( hills f ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon40,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #da - ,close to ! l>ge m\nd1 on :i* ,do?an /ood1 8is an anci5t road runn+ ,n4 & ,s41 ! rema9s ( ! massive pavem5t ( :i* are /ill visible4 ,! great road f ,beisn to ,egypt also passes ne> ,do?n40 ,rob4 ,,iii4 #abb4 ,! c>avan com+ f ! spice-di/rict ( ,gilead w\ld cross ! ,jordan bel[ ! ,sea ( ,galilee1 pass ov] ! pla9 ( ,jezreel1 & !nce proce$ along ! sea-%ore to ,egypt4 ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 #dff4 #db - ,also writt5 ,potiph]ah ! ,egyptian ,,pet-,p-,,ra or ,,pet-,,ph-,,ra1 8belong+ to ! sun40 ,comp>e ,ph>aoh ,p-,,ra or ,,ph-,,ra1 8! sun10 z ! repres5tative on e>? ( ! god ,,ra1 8! sun40 #dc - ,! ,greek translation ( ! ,septuag9t1 :i* 0 made 9 ,egypt1 has "h ! ^w 8,pson?omphane*0 8! pres]v] ( ! _w0 or 8( ! l&40 #dd - ,as5a?1 int]pret$ by "s 8! s]vant ( ,nei?10 ! ,egyptian ,m9]va4 ,o!rs take x to be a ,hebrew ^w1 d5ot+ 8/oreh\se40 #de - ,div9+ out ( cups 0 practis$ 9 ,egypt4 8,! soo?say] drew 8 auguries ei!r f ! rays ( light :i* play$ ^u ! wat] 9 ! cup1 or ?rew 9 pieces ( gold & silv] ) jewels1 & !n pret5d$ to see signs ( future ev5ts f ! figures :i* appe>$ on ! surface1 aft] an incantation _h be5 pron\nc$40 ,= in/ances ( a simil> mode ( div9ation 9 ! ,s\? ,sea ,isl&s1 see ,kitto's ,daily ,biblical ,illu/rations1 ,i4 #dbd4 #df - ,comp4 ,is4 ix4 #f4 ,o!rs1 n und]/&+ ! ^w to h a p]sonal ref]5ce1 translate x 8,re/40 #dg - 8,! reason ( ?is may be attribut$ to political circum/ances1 ) :i* we are unacqua9t$4 ,s l>ge a procession1 att5d$ by an arm$ gu>d1 w\ld probably h met ) difficulties f ! cont5ti\s ,phili/9es4 ,x is a rem>kable co9cid5ce1 h[ev]1 t ,jacob's corpse %\ld h tak51 or h be5 compell$ to take ! same road1 :i* 8 desc5dants 7 aft]w>ds oblig$ to foll[ 9 _! j\rney to ! ,promis$ ,l&40 ,kurtz1 ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 ,,ii4 #ia4 ,abel-,mizraim is plac$ by "s on ! ea/1 by "s on ! we/ ( ! ,jordan4 #dh - ,see ,kurtz1 ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 ,,ii4 #aae4 #di - ,blunt's ,scriptural ,co9cid5ces1 ,pt4 ,i4 #a4 #ej - ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 ,i4 #aadj b4 #ea - ,?is1 ) ! keep]s ( 8 flocks & h]ds1 w\ld make ! adult males 9 8 s]vice c]ta9ly n less ?an #ejj or #fjj1 8imply+ a h\sehold ( ab\t #bjjj40 ,see ,kurtz1 ,,ii4 #adi4 #eb - ,kurtz's ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 ,,ii4 #aef-afa4 #ec - ,/anley's ,jewi% ,*ur*1 p4 #ij4 #ed - ,josephus tells u t he became a di/+ui%$ milit>y comm&]1 & l$ an exp$ition aga9/ ,m]oe1 & m>ri$ an ,egyptian pr9cess4 ,ant4 ,lib4 ,,ii4 #aj4 #a4 #ee - ,call$ also ,je!r 8excell5ce10 ,ex4 iv4 #ah 7m>g471 ,hobab 8belov$10 ,num4 x4 #bi1 & ,reuel or ,raguel1 ,ex4 ii4 #ah4 #ef - 8,! wild acacia 7,mimosa ,nilotica7 "u ! "n ( #8sont1' ev]y:]e repres5ts ! #8s5eh' or #8s5na' ( ! ,burn+ ,bu%40,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #bj4 #eg - ,on acc\nt1 h[ev]1 ( ! incid5t relat$ 9 ,ex4 iv4 #bd-bf1 ,zipporah & h] sons return$ to ,midian4 #eh - ,_! names are giv5 9 #b ,tim4 iii4 #h1 z ,jannes & ,jambres4 ,! same names are also f\nd 9 ! ,t>gum & ! ,talmud4 #ei - ,z ,oceanus1 or ! 8,wat]y ,elem5t10 ! ,nile 0 a memb] ( ! fir/ ,ogdood ( ! ,egyptian !ology1 & ! oppon5t ( ,phtah or ! 8,elem5t ( ,fire20 its sacr$ emblem 0 ! 8tame crocodile40 ,on ! monum5ts x is /ill call$ ! god ,nile1 8! life-giv+ ,fa!r ( all t exi/s10 8! ,fa!r ( ! ,gods10 c4 8,:at ! he>t is to ! body10 says an ,egyptian1 8! ,nile is to ,egypt2 x is "o ) ,osiris & ! ,supreme ,god40 ,h]odotus 7,,ii4 #ij7 speaks ( prie/s ( ! ,nile1 & at ,nilopolis !re 0 a temple to x4 8,fl[+1 z x did1 betwe5 s& & rock1 ! sole giv] & su/a9] ( life 9 t valley ( dea?1 x 0 bo? 9 its increm5t & its decrease1 9 its c\rse ?r\gh va/ solitudes & ?rong$ populations alt]nately1 ! mo/ expressive & sugge/ive ( emblems = a religion :i* repres5t$ 9 su* m>k$ contra/ ! realms ( creation & de/ruction1 ( ,osiris & ,typhon40,see ,kurtz1 ,,ii4 #bgc1 #d1 & ,article ,nile 9 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 #fj - ,frogs 7 reg>d$ z sacr$ by ! ,egyptians2 l ! crocodile !y 7 includ$ 9 ! second class ( objects ( wor%ip4 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 ,article1 ,plagues ( ,egypt4 #fa - ,! mean+ ( ! ,hebrew ^w is d\btful4 ,! ,,lxx4 has 1 & ! ,vulgate sc9iphes1 mosquitos2 :i* ,h]odotus 7,,ii4 #ie7 m5tions z an intol]able plague 9 ,egypt4 ,josephus 7,ant4 ,,ii4 #ad4 #c7 makes !m lice2 if s1 ?is w\ld h be5 especially humiliat+ to ! prie/s1 :o reg>d$ cleanl9ess z a religi\s duty4 #fb - ,! exact mean+ ( ! ,hebrew ^w is "h also unkn[n3 #a4 ,"s1 z ! ,engli% ,v]sion1 und]/& x to d5ote sw>ms ( flies1 b see ,m>g9 at ,ex4 viii4 #ba2 #b4 ,o!rs1 z ! ,,lxx41 take x to be ! dog-fly2 #c4 ,o!rs1 ! beetle4 #fc - ,/anley's ,lectures1 p4 #aai4 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 ,,ii4 #hhe4 #fd - ,hail & ?und]/orms are by no means ( r>e occurr5ce 9 ,egypt1 b by ! concurr5t te/imony ( all travell]s mild & h>mless 9 _! effects4 #fe - ,= a wond]fully vivid description ( ! ravages ( ! locu/ see ,joel ii4 #a-aa4 #ff - ,! horrors ( ! ,egyptian ,samoom or ,*amsn1 :i* is reg>d$ by "s z ! basis ( ?is ,plague1 has be5 describ$ by _m travell]s4 ,see ,rob9son's ,bib4 ,res4 ,i4 #bjg4 ,kurtz1 ,,ii4 #bhg4 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,,ii4 #hhh4 #fg - ,moses _h already be=e ! t5? day ( ,nisan 7,ex4 xi4 #a-c7 notifi$ to ! eld]s 7xii4 #ba7 :at 0 to be done respect+ ! ,dep>ture1 &1 !re=e1 ample prep>ations _h d\btless be5 made4 #fh - ,! triangul> p59sula ( ,s9ai1 b\nd$ on ! we/ by ! ,gulf ( ,suez1 & on ! ea/ by ! ,gulf ( ,akaba1 consi/s ( ?ree ma9 divisions4 7i7 ,! nor!rn "p1 ! des]t ( ,et-,th1 or 8! ,w&]+s10 is a high table-l& ( lime/one1 ( :i* ! we/]n portion is call$ 9 ,scripture ! wild]ness ( ,,%ur 7,ex4 xvi4 #bb71 & ! ea/]n1 ! wild]ness ( ,,p>an4 7ii7 ,to ?is succe$s a range call$ ,jebel-et-,th1 :i* ext5ds 9 a curv$ direction f ! upp] end ( ! ,gulf ( ,suez to t ( ! ,gulf ( ,akaba1 & skirts ! sea = "s di/ance on ei!r side4 7iii7 ,s\? ( ?is ridge1 & sep>at$ f x by 8a n>r[ pla9 or belt ( s&0 is ! great triangul> mass ( r$ granite m\nta9s call$ ! ,tr 7rock71 ! approa* to :i* f its ?ree sides is ?r\gh rugg$ passes lead+ upw>ds to ! cliffs & m\nta9s1 8beg9n+ 9 a gradual1 b t]m9at+ usually 9 a v /eep asc5talmo/ a /aircase ( rock40 ,( ?is m\nta9-mass ! *ief heights are 7a7 on ! ,n4,w4 ,jebel-,s]bl1 ov]look+ ,wady ,feirn ,rephidim2 7b7 9 ! c5tre1 ,jebel ,ka!r9 7#egje ft47 & ,jebel ,m\sa 7#gefj ft472 7c7 on ! ,s4 ,um ,%m] 7#hhej ft474 ,on :i* summit ! ,law 0 giv5 is unc]ta91 b n improbably x 0 ! maje/ic height ( ,ras ,sasfeh at ! ,n4,w4 end ( ,jebel ,m\sa1 :i* ov]looks ! pla9 ( ,er-,raheh4 ,! c\ntry betwe5 ! ,jebel-et-,th & ! ,gulf ( ,suez is call$ 9 ,scripture ! wild]ness ( ,,e?am 7,num4 xxxiii4 #h72 t betwe5 ! ,gulf & ! we/]n base ( ! ,tr ! wild]ness ( ,,s9 7,num4 xxxiii4 #aa1 #ab7 ! ,n4 portion ( ! pres5t pla9 ( ,el-,ka1 :i* mu/ be c>efully di/+ui%$ f ! wild]ness ( ,,z9 7,num4 xx4 #a2 xxxiii4 #cf71 a des]t tract betwe5 ! ,dead ,sea & ! ,gulf ( ,akaba1 n[ ! ,arabah4 #fi - ,see note #fh4 #gj - 8,if ,i 7 to make a model ( ! end ( ! _w1 x w\ld be f ! valley ( ! conv5t ( ,m\nt ,s9ai40 ,quot$ 9 ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 #dc1 n4 #ga - ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 #ad2 ,lectures1 p4 #adj4 #gb - ,probably1 if x 0 a lam9at$ figure1 he de/roy$ ! wood5 portion ( x ) fire1 r$uc$ ! gold to du/1 & !n /rew$ x ^u ! wat]4 ,kurtz1 ,,iii4 #afb4 #gc - ,see ! ,,lxx4 ,v]sion ( ,exod4 xxxiv4 #cj-ce1 & ,al=d's & ,wordswor?'s ,notes on #b ,cor4 iii4 #ac4 #gd - ,! ord9>y cubit 0 #ah ,engli% in*es2 !re 0 a %ort] "o #ae in*es2 ! ,babylonian cubit 0 #ba in*es4 #ge - ,x seems probable t ! ,tab]nacle did n /& 9 ! c5tre ( ! area1 b #bj cubits f ,n41 ,s41 & ,w41 s t !re 0 a squ>e ( #ej cubits 9 front1 :]e ! sacrifices 7 (f]$1 & ! wor%ipp]s assembl$4 #gf - ,! position ( ! alt> ( ,burnt-(f]+ 0 v /rik+4 ,x 0 ! fir/ object t confront$ ! wor%ipp] on 8 entrance4 ,! ,high-prie/ c\ld n g into ! sanctu>y to burn inc5se be=e ! ,"l )\t tak+ live coals f ?is alt>1 nor c\ld he ent] & p]=m 8 holy functions )\t be+ himself spr9kl$ ) ! blood ( ! victims sla9 !reon4 ,see ,fairbairn's ,typology1 ,,ii4 #bhb4 #gg - ,seals 7 num]\s on ! %ores ( ! ,s9aitic p59sula4 ,pl9y m5tions ! use ( ! sk9s ( seals z a cov]+ = t5ts1 & z a protection f lightn+4 ,! exact mean+1 h[ev]1 ( ! ,hebrew ^w ta*a% is v unc]ta94 ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,,iii4 #ba2 article ,badg]4 #gh - ,comp4 ,matt4 xii4 #d2 ,m>k ii4 #bf2 ,heb4 ix4 #b2 &1 = ! importance ( ! ,%ewbread1 ! words ( ,abijah 7#b ,*ron4 xiii4 #aa7 #gi - ,9 ,heb4 ix4 #d1 x is m5tion$ among ! objects )9 ! second veil1 & 9 #a ,k+s vi4 #bb is said to belong to ! ,oracle or ,holy ( ,holies4 ,possibly1 f its position & great typical importance1 x 0 consid]$ to belong to ! 8second ,tab]nacle40 #hj - ,f ,heb4 xi4 #d x appe>s t ! pot ( manna & ,a>on's rod t budd$ 7 also laid up be=e ! ,ark4 #ha - ,h>dwick's ,religions ( ,egypt1 p4 #aad4 #hb - ,see ,art4 ,tab]nacle 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #hc - ,see p4 #ge4 #hd - ,kurtz1 ,sacrificial ,wor%ip ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 #cda4 #he - ,,nadab & ,,abihu1 8 two eld] sons1 hav+ be5 sudd5ly /ruck dead = presum+ to burn inc5se ) common or /range fire 7,levit4 x4 #a-aa74 #hf - 7i7 ,/acte 7,heb4 drops71 probably ! gum f ! /orax tree1 a plant ab\t twelve feet high1 l ! qu9ce2 7ii7 ,ony*a1 ! "n ( ! cov]+ ( a %ell-fi%1 met ) 9 ! ,r$ ,sea1 yield+ a sc5t n pleasant 9 itself1 b giv+ /r5g? & cont9uance to o!r p]fumes2 7iii7 ,galbanum1 res9 f a %rub gr[+ on ! ,syrian m\nta9s1 ) a /rong & disagreeable od\r1 b :5 mix$ ) o!r p]fumes1 increas+ _! sweetness2 7iv7 ,frank9c5se1 ! highly priz$ res9 ( a small %rub1 ab\t t5 feet high1 gr[+ 9 ,arabia 7,is4 lx4 #f2 ,j]4 vi4 #bj71 especially ,saba & ,india4 ,successive incisions 7 made 9 ! b>k ( ! tree1 ! fir/ yield$ ! pure/ & :ite/ k9d1 ! succe$+ incisions yield+ ! same1 b spott$ ) yell[4 ,= ! comp>ison ( pray] to inc5se1 see ,ps4 cxli4 #a1 #b2 ,rev4 v4 #h2 viii4 #c1 #d4 #hg - ,! animals (f]$ by ! ,greeks & ,romans 7 g5]ally ( ! dome/ic k9d1 b also includ$ pigs1 dogs1 horses1 & sometimes ev5 fi%1 :i* are m5tion$ z pleas+ to c]ta9 gods4 ,! ,hebrew sacrificial sy/em1 !re=e1 :i* reject$ all animals caught 9 ! *ase1 z /ags1 gazelles1 antelopes1 c\ld nev] h contemplat$ su* a sacrifice z t ( ! ,roman emp]ors1 :o n unfrequ5tly slaught]$ = _! hecatombs a hundr$ lions1 & z _m eagles4 ,see ,h5g/5b]g1 ,on ! ,sacrifices ( ,holy ,script4 p4 #cgg2 ,kurtz1 p4 #ei2 ,mi*aelis' ,laws ( ,moses1 ,,iii4 #ie4 #hh - ,kurtz's ,sacrificial ,wor%ip1 p4 #bej4 #hi - ,! *ief public burnt-(f]+s 7 pres5t$ at 7i7 ! daily morn+ & ev5+ s]vice2 7ii7 on ! ,sabba?1 :i* 0 d\ble t ( e day1 ) a d\ble meat- & dr9k-(f]+ 7,num4 xxviii4 #i1 #aj72 7iii7 at ! ,new ,moon1 ! ?ree great ,fe/ivals1 ! great ,day ( ,atonem5t1 & ! ,fea/ ( ,trumpets 7,num4 xxviii4 #aa74 ,private burnt-(f]+s 7 appo9t$ 7i7 = ! consecration ( ! prie/s 7,ex4 xxix4 #ae72 7ii7 ! purification ( wom5 7,lev4 xii4 #f-h72 7iii7 ! cleans+ ( ! lep] 7,lev4 xiv4 #aj72 7iv7 removal ( any c]emonial uncleanness 7,lev4 xv4 #ae1 #cj72 7v7 any accid5tal brea*1 & ! conclusion ( ! ,naz>ite v[ 7,num4 vi4 #aj1 #ad2 & comp4 ,acts xxi4 #bf74 #ij - ,bhr's ,symbolik quot$ 9 ,kurtz's ,sacrif4 ,wor%ip1 p4 #afc4 #ia - ,f ?is circum/ance also arises ! fact t ,peace-(f]+s 7 (f]$ on ! mo/ magnific5t scale at seasons ( great solemnity & rejoic+2 e4g4 at ! inauguration ( ! ,cov5ant 7,ex4 xxiv4 #e72 ! consecration ( ,a>on & ! ,tab]nacle 7,lev4 ix4 #ah72 ! solemn read+ ( ! ,law on ,ebal & ,g]izim 7,jo%4 viii4 #ca72 at ! accession ( ,saul 7#a ,sam4 xi4 #ae72 at ! introduction ( ! ,ark by ,david into ,mt4 ,zion 7#b ,sam4 vi4 #ag72 at ! d$ication ( ! ,temple by ,solomon 7#a ,k94 viii4 #fc2 ix4 #be72 at ! great ,passov] ( ,hezekiah 7#b ,*ron4 xxx4 #bb72 :ile on two occasions only d we f9d !m connect$ ) national sorr[ 7,judg4 xx4 #bf2 #b ,sam4 xxiv4 #be74 #ib - ,see ,kurtz's ,sacrificial ,wor%ip1 p4 #aib2 ,fairbairn's ,typology1 ,,ii4 #cdh2 ,br[ne's ,hebrew ,antiquities1 #aad1 #aae4 #ic - ,von ,g]la*1 ,on ! ,p5tateu*4 ,aft] ! return f ! ,captivity ! obs]vance ( ! ,sabba? 0 f5c$ ab\t by a multitude ( petty prohibitions4 ,n only 0 m>ket+ prohibit$ 7,neh4 x4 #ca2 xiii4 #ae-ai71 b travell+ beyond a ,sabba?-day's j\rney1 i4e4 #bjjj paces or ab\t #f furlongs1 be>+ arms ev5 9 "t ( w> 7#a ,macc4 ii4 #cf71 pluck+ e>s ( corn1 heal+ ! sick1 c>ry+ a b$ 7comp4 ,matt4 xii4 #aj2 ,mk4 iii4 #b2 ,lk4 vi4 #g2 ,jn4 ix4 #ad1 #af74 #id - ,( ^! !re 7 two at ! ,passov]1 "o at ,p5teco/1 "o at ! fea/ ( ,trumpets1 "o on ! ,day ( ,atonem5t1 & two at ! fea/ ( ,tab]nacles4 #ie - ,! t5d5cy ( ! ,ea/]n nations to wor%ip ! ,moon 0 invet]ate4 ,9 ,egypt ?is lum9>y1 "u ! "n ( ,isis1 0 "o ( ! only two deities :i* comm&$ ! rev]5ce ( all ! ,egyptians 7,h]odotus1 ,,ii4 #db1 #dg72 9 ,syria %e 0 wor%ipp$ "u ! "n ( ,a%t>o? ,k>naim1 ! horn$ ,a/>te2 9 ,babylonia "u ! "n ( ,s91 & call$ ,"l ( ! ,mon?4 ,we see1 !re=e1 h[ necess>y x 0 t ! ,israelites %\ld h1 besides a p5al prohibition1 "s positive pres]vative aga9/ su* wor%ip1 & by ! bla/ ( ! sacr$ trumpets & ! additional sacrifices be taught to pay hon\r to ! ,et]nal ,"o1 ! ,creator & ,su/a9] ( all ?+s1 :o appo9t$ ! moon = seasons 7,ps4 civ4 #ai74 #if - ,bo? ,alex&] & ,julius ,cs> exempt$ ! ,jews f tribute dur+ x4 ,comp4 ,joseph4 ,ant4 ,,xiv4 #aj1 #f4 ,see article ,sabbatical ,ye>1 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,at fir/ sight1 x is !re obs]v$1 ! provisions ( ?is enactm5t seem impracticable4 ,b x is to be rememb]$ 7i7 t ! l& w\ld actually d]ive mu* b5efit f ly+ fall[ at a "t :5 ! rotation ( crops 0 unkn[n2 7ii7 9 no ye> 0 ! own] all[$ to reap ! :ole h>ve/ 7,lev4 xix4 #i2 xxiii4 #bb72 & ! rema9d] w\ld 9 ! f]tile soil ( ,pale/9e res[ itself & produce a consid]able result2 7iii7 ! v9es & olives w\ld naturally yield _! fruit2 7iv7 own]s ( l& 7 expect$ to lay 9 provision dur+ previ\s ye>s 7,lev4 xxv4 #bj-bb74 #ig - ,von ,g]la*1 ,on ! ,p5tateu*4 #ih - ,?is mo/ difficult ^w is v>i\sly expla9$1 z a designation 7i7 ( ! goat itself1 & ! goat s5t away1 or let loose1 ! scape-goat2 7ii7 ( ! place to :i* x 0 s5t1 & des]t places1 or ! "n ( a m\nta9 ne> ,s9ai2 7iii7 ( a p]sonal be+ to :om ! goat 0 s5t1 & ! apo/ate1 ! unclean1 an evil demon1 or ! devil himself2 7iv7 ( ! lot ca/ ^u x1 = complete s5d+ away1 or removal ( s94 ,( ^! explanations1 ,no4 i4 has 9 its fav\r ! mo/ anci5t au?orities2 ,no4 ii4 ! l>ge/ majority ( ! late/ comm5tators1 :o comp>e ,isai4 xiii4 #bb2 xxxiv4 #ad2 ,lev4 xvii4 #g2 ,matt4 xii4 #dc2 ,lk4 viii4 #bg2 ,rev4 xviii4 #b4 #ii - ,&1 accord+ to ,num4 xxix4 #g-aa1 o!r sacrifices ) ! usual meat-(f]+4 #ajj - ,! ,passov] 0 em95tly an ,hi/orical ,fe/ival4 ,ye> aft] ye>1 f g5]ation to g5]ation1 x 0 to recall1 z 9 8a liv+ drama10 ! great facts ( ! national deliv]ance1 ! awful night :5 !re 0 n a h\se 9 ,egypt :]e !re 0 n "o dead1 :5 ! ,de/roy+ ,angel pass$ ov] ! h\ses ( ! ,israelites1 & ! p 7 deliv]$1 n by _! own might or by _! own /r5g?1 b by ! uplift$ h& ( ,jehovah4 ,x 0 ! nation's annual ,bir?-day ,fea/1 ! ,fe/ival ( ,r$emption4 ,its *ief features 7 7i7 ! (f]+ ( a s+le victim = ea* ,pas*al company2 7ii7 ! ,pas*al ,meal ) :i* ! ,fe/ival began2 7iii7 ! eat+ ( unleav5$ bread dur+ ! :ole "t x la/$4 ,no o!r ,fe/ival 0 s full ( typical mean+1 or po9t$ s cle>ly to good ?+s to come 7,heb4 x4 #a74 7i7 ,x 0 a ,fea/ ( ,r$emption =e%ad[+ a future & great] ,r$emption 7,gal4 iv4 #d1 #e72 7ii7 ,! ,victim1 a lamb )\t blemi% & )\t spot1 0 a /rik+ type ( ! ,lamb ( ,god t take? away ! s9 ( ! _w 7,jn4 i4 #bi2 #a ,cor4 v4 #g2 #a ,pet4 i4 #ai72 7iii7 ,sla9 n by ! prie/ b by ! head ( ! ,pas*al company1 its blood %$ & spr9kl$ on ! ,alt>1 roa/$ :ole )\t ! break+ ( a bone1 x symboliz$ ,him :o 0 put to dea? by ! p 7,acts ii4 #bc71 ^: ,blood dur+ a ,pas*al ,fe/ival 0 %$ on ! ,alt> ( ,8 ,cross1 ^: side ! soldi] pi]c$1 b brake n ,8 legs 7,jn4 xix4 #cb-cf72 7iv7 ,eat5 at ! sacrificial meal 7peculi> to ! peace-(f]+7 ) bitt] h]bs & unleav5$ bread 7! symbol ( purity7 x po9t$ to t "o ,oblation ( ,himself once (f]$1 :]eby ,*ri/ has made u at peace ) ,god 7,eph4 ii4 #ad1 #ae71 9 :i* :osoev] truly believes mu/ walk 9 rep5tance1 & s9c]ity & tru? 7#a ,cor4 v4 #g1 #h72 7v7 ,x 0 at a ,pas*al ,supp] t its ,antitype ! ,*ri/ian ,eu*>i/ 0 in/itut$ by our ,"l4 7,matt4 xxvi4 #ag2 ,m>k xiv4 #ab47 #aja - ,?\gh n[h]e m5tion$ 9 ,scripture1 ! lat] ,jews saw 9 ?is ,fe/ival a commemoration ( ! giv+ ( ! ,law on ,m\nt ,s9ai1 :i* is made out f ,ex4 xix4 to h tak5 place on ! fiftie? day aft] ! dep>ture f ,egypt1 & may possibly be h9t$ at 9 ,deut4 xvi4 #ab4 ,c]ta9ly ,*ri/ians 9 ! e>ly ages ( ! ,*ur* obs]v$ ! co9cid5ce betwe5 ! be/[al ( ! ,holy ,_s on ! ,apo/les at ,p5teco/ 7,acts ii4 #a71 & ! giv+ ( ! ,law on ! same day4 8,x may h be5 on ?is acc\nt t ,p5teco/ 0 ! la/ ,jewi% ,fe/ival 7z f> z we "k7 :i* ,/ ,paul 0 anxi\s to obs]ve 7,acts xx4 #af2 #a ,cor4 xvi4 #h71 & t ,:itsunday came to be ! fir/ annual ,fe/ival in/itut$ 9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*40,art4 ,p5teco/ 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #ajb - ,o!r cu/oms are allud$ to 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t 9 connexion ) ?is ,fea/4 7a7 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! fir/ day ! ,c\rt ( ! ,wom5 at ! ,temple 0 illum9at$ ) gold5 c&elabra 7,jn4 viii4 #ab71 accompani$ by ! *ant+ ( elev5 ,psalms1 cxx-cxxxi1 & ! same joy\s c]emony 0 r5ew$ on ea* ( ! sev5 days4 7b7 ,e day1 at ! "t ( morn+ sacrifice1 ! ,israelites 9 fe/ive attire1 & be>+ bran*es 9 _! h&s1 repair$ to ! ,temple1 & ! prie/ hav+ drawn wat] 9 a gold5 vessel f ! f\nta9 ( ,siloam1 advanc$ to ! ,braz5 ,alt> amid/ ! s\nd ( trumpets1 & p\r$ x into a vessel on ! we/]n side furni%$ ) small op5+s at ! bottom1 & w9e into a simil> vessel at ! ea/]n side1 :5ce by pipes x 0 convey$ to ! ,kidron 7comp4 ,jn4 vii4 #cg-ci ) ,isai4 xii4 #c74 #ajc - ,br[ne's ,hebrew ,antiquities4 #ajd - s*ylus1 ,*oeph4 #bga4 #aje - ,ar*bp4 ,tr5* ,on ! ,miracles1 pp4 #baj-bad4 #ajf - ,see p4 #gd4 #ajg - ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #aga4 #ajh - ,! same respect = ! sacr$ness ( human life m>k$ o!r regulations4 ,if an ox gor$ a man to dea?1 x 0 to be kill$1 & if its own]1 consci\s ( its f]ocity1 did n keep x 91 he 0 also liable to dea?1 b 9 ?is case a comp5sation 0 all[$ to be assess$ by ! ,av5g] 7,ex4 xxi4 #bi-cb74 ,= o!r (f5ces1 su* z cutt+1 maim+1 w\nd+1 assault1 ! lex talionis1 an eye = an eye1 & a too? = a too?1 0 en=c$1 &1 9 c]ta9 cases1 comp5sation = loss ( "t1 & ! exp5ses ( ! cure 7,ex4 xxi4 #bd1 c4 ,lev4 xxiv4 #ai1 #bj2 ,deut4 xix4 #ba74 #aji - ,= subsequ5t traces ( ! desc5dants ( ,hobab 9 connection ) ! ,israelites1 see ,judg4 i4 #af2 iv4 #aa2 #a ,*ron4 ii4 #ee2 #b ,k+s x4 #ae2 ,j]4 xxxv4 #b4 ,see ,blunt's ,co9cid5ces1 ,pt4 ,i4 xxii4 #aaj - ,see note #fh4 #aaa - ,see ,rob9son1 ,,ii4 #age2 ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 #ha1 #hb2 ,article ,haz] 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #aab - ,see ,article ,kade% 9 ,bib4 ,dict4 ,see ,map4 #aac - ,see ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #aad - ,see p4 #cj1 & note #ba4 #aae - ,see pp4 #aae1 #aaf4 #aaf - ,kurtz1 ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 p4 #bic4 ,see ,blunt's ,co9cid5ces1 ,pt4 ,i4 #ge-gi4 #aag - ,see ,kurtz's ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 ,,iii4 #caj4 #aah - ,a recurr5ce also to idolatry 0 n uncommon1 & especially ! wor%ip ( ! heav5ly bodies4 7,comp4 ,ezek4 xx4 #af1 ) ,amos v4 #be-bi1 & ,acts vii4 #db1 #dc47 #aai - ,ev5 n[ call$ ,jebel ,nebi-,h>on1 ! 8,m\nt ( ! prophet ,a>on40 ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,,ii4 #abe4 #abj - ,drew's ,scripture ,l&s1 p4 #hd4 #aba - 8,! snakes aga9/ :i* ! ,braz5 ,s]p5t 0 orig9ally rais$ z a protection1 7 peculi> to ! ea/]n portion ( ! ,s9aitic des]t4 ,!re & n[h]e else1 & 9 no o!r mom5t ( _! hi/ory1 c\ld ?is symbol h orig9at$40,/anley1 ,lectures1 #ahb4 8,! s& on ! %ore 7( ! ,gulf ( ,akaba7 %[$ traces ( snakes on e h&4 ,!y _h cr[d$ !re 9 v>i\s directions4 ,"s ( ! m>ks appe>$ to h be5 made by animals :i* c\ld n h be5 less ?an two in*es 9 diamet]4 ,my guide told me t snakes 7 v common 9 ^! regions1 & t ! fi%]m5 7 v mu* afraid ( !m1 & put out _! fires at night be=e go+ to sleep1 because ! light 0 kn[n to attract !m40,burckh>dt's ,travels1 ,,ii4 #had1 quot$ 9 ,kurtz1 ,hi/ory ( ! ,old ,cov5ant1 ,,iii4 #cdc4 #abb - ,comp4 ,deut4 ii4 #ac1 #ah2 ,isai4 xv4 #g2 ,amos vi4 #ad4 #abc - 8,! well ( ! ,hebrew & ! ,arab is c>efully di/+ui%$ f ! spr+4 ,! spr+ 7a97 is ! bright1 op5 s\rce! eye ( ! l&scape1 su* z bubbles up among ! crags ( ,s9ai1 or ru%es =? 9 a copi\s /ream f ,en-g$i or f ,j]i*o4 ,b ! well 7be]7 is ! deep hole bor$ f> "u ! rocky surface by ! art ( man4444 ,su* wells 7 ! sc5es ( ! e>lie/ cont5tions ( ! %eph]d-patri>*s ) ! inhabitants ( ! l&2 ! places ( meet+ ) ! wom5 :o came to draw wat]1 444 ! natural halt+-places ( great c>avans1 or wayf>+ m51 z :5 ,moses ga!r$ toge!r ! p to ! well ( ,moab1 :i* ! pr9ces dug ) _! scept]$ /aves40,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 #adg4 #abd - ,see p4 #cb1 note4 #abe - ,port]'s ,syria & ,damascus1 ,,ii4 #bbj2 ,h&book1 ,,ii4 #ejf2 ,article ,argob1 ,diction>y ( ! ,bible1 p4 #db4 #abf - ,article ,edrei1 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 8,ibrahim ,pa%a1 flu%$ ) victory1 & madd5$ by ! ob/9acy ( a h&ful ( ,druzes1 attempt$ to foll[ !m into ! ,lejah1 b sc>cely a soldi] :o ent]$ x return$4 ,e rock conceal$ an enemy4 ,f inaccessible nooks dea? 0 dealt out2 & ?\s&s ( ! brave/ ( ! ,egyptian troops left _! bones amid ! defiles ( ! ,lejah4 ,! ,turks 7 /ill less successful 9 #aheb40,port]'s ,h&book1 p4 #ejd4 #abg - ,probably "o ( ! common flat b$s us$ at times on ! h\setops 9 ,ea/]n c\ntries1 & made ( b>s ( iron in/ead ( ! usual palm-/icks1 ,kitto's ,bib4 ,illu/rations1 ,,ii4 #baj4 ,o!rs1 h[ev]1 suppose x 0 8s>cophagus ( black basalt40,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,/anley's ,lectures on ,jewi% ,hi/ory1 p4 #baf4 #abh - ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #bih4 ,port]'s ,h&book1 ,i4 #aih4 #abi - 8,ev5 at ! pres5t day ! pagan ,ori5tals1 9 _! w>s1 h always _! magicians ) !m to curse _! enemies1 & to mutt] incantations = _! ru94 ,9 our own w> ) ! ,burmese1 ! g5]als ( ! nation _h sev]al magicians ) !m1 :o 7 mu* engag$ 9 curs+ our troops2 b z !y did n succe$1 a numb] ( wit*es 7 br\ght = ! same purpose40,kitto's ,bible ,illu/4 ,,ii4 #bad1 :]e he also quotes su* a =mula ( imprecation f ,macrobius4 ,comp4 also ,butl]'s ,s]mon on ! ,"* ( ,balaam4 ,blunt's ,script4 ,co9cid5ces1 ,pt4 ,i4 xxiv4 #acj - ,article ,kirja?-huzo?1 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #aca - ,port]'s ,h&book1 p4 #cjj4 #acb - ,keble's ,*ri/ian ,ye>1 #bnd ,sunday aft] ,ea/]2 ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #bii4 #acc - ,num4 xxiv4 #ag ,m>g94 #acd - ,article ,%e? 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #ace - ,= ! v]sion "h adopt$1 & on ?is e>ly prophecy ( ! future rise ( ! p[] ( ,greece & ( ,europe1 see ,dr ,pusey's ,lectures on ! ,prophet ,daniel1 pp4 #eh1 #ei4 #acf - ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #cbd4 8,x is /ill ! fav\rite tract ( ! ,b$\9 %eph]ds40 #acg - ,see p4 #gh4 #ach - 8,& ! ea/]n side ( ! ,jordan valley up to ! lake ( ,*9n]e?1 or ,g5nes>e?0 7 ,num4 xxxii4 #cd-ch71 ,article ,gad 9 ,bib4 ,diction>y4 #aci - ,article ,manasseh 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #cbg4 #adj - ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 p4 #baa4 #ada - ,on ! expressive figure ( ! ,rock1 z appli$ to ,god six times 9 ?is ,song1 xxxii4 #d1 #ae1 #ah1 #cj1 #ca1 #cg1 see ,/anley1 ,lectures1 #aih4 #adb - ,/anley's ,lectures on ,jewi% ,hi/ory1 pp4 #aii1 #bjj2 ,comp4 also ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #cja4 #adc - ,see p4 #cb1 note4 #add - ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #cjg2 ,lectures1 p4 #bce4 ,its mod]n "n is ,erha1 or1 z x is m commonly pron\nc$1 ,rha1 8a deg5]ate %oot1 bo? 9 "n & "*1 ( ! anci5t ,j]i*o40 ,"o s+le solit>y palm n[ timidly re>s its head :]e once /ood ! r5[n$ 8,city ( ,palm-trees10 ,deut4 xxxiv4 #c2 ,judg4 i4 #af2 ,rob4 ,bib4 ,res4 ,i4 #eeb4 #ade - ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #cjg4 ,comp4 #b ,k+s ii4 #g4 #adf - ,see ! ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #adg - ,by "s ! ,capta9 ( ! ,"l's ,ho/ is suppos$ to h be5 a creat$ be+1 by o!rs an uncreat$ ,angel1 ! ,son ( ,god4 #adh - ,nev] aga9 did ,j]i*o become a =tifi$ city3 z a t[n1 x 0 assign$ to ! tribe ( ,b5jam9 7,jo%4 xviii4 #ba71 & z su* 0 inhabit$ 7,judg4 iii4 #ac2 #b ,sam4 x4 #e72 b n till ! "t ( ,ahab 0 ! attempt made by ! ,be!lite ,hiel 7#a ,k+s xvi4 #cd71 to make x once m a =tifi$ city4 ,9 8 case ! curse ( ,jo%ua 0 fulfill$3 8 elde/ son ,abiram di$ at its f\ndation1 & 8 y\nge/1 ,segub1 :5 ! gates 7 set up4 #adi - ,probably a /iff embroid]$ robe1 made 9 ! loom ) ! ne$le & ( sev]al col\rs4 ,see ,lay>d's ,n9eveh1 ,,ii4 #cai1 quot$ by ,kitto1 ,bib4 ,illu/rations1 ,,ii4 #bjd4 ,?is seems to indicate ! exi/5ce ( a trade betwe5 ,canaan & ,mesopotamia4 #aej - ,see ,keil's ,comm5t>y on ,jo%ua1 p4 #bjh4 ,& = ! situation ( ,ai1 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,ai4 #aea - ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #bjc4 #aeb - ,see p4 #aif4 #aec - 8,su* writ+ 0 common 9 anci5t times3 ,i h se5 num]\s specim5s ( x c]ta9ly m ?an two ?\s& ye>s old1 & /ill z di/9ct z :5 !y 7 fir/ inscrib$ on ! pla/]40 ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dga1 ,mill's ,mod]n ,sam>itans4 #aed - ,! ac\/ic prop]ties ( ?is valley are int]e/+1 ! m s t sev]al times !y are incid5tally br\ght to our notice 9 ,holy ,writ 7comp4 ,jo%4 viii4 #cc2 ,judg4 ix4 #g74 ,x is impossible to conceive a spot m admirably adapt$ = ,jo%ua's purpose ?an ?is "o1 9 ! v c5tre ( ! newly acquir$ l&1 nor "o :i* c\ld m exactly fulfil all ! requir$ conditions4444 ,a s+le voice might be he>d by _m ?\s&s1 %ut 9 & convey$ up & d[n by ! enclos+ hills4 ,9 ! e>ly morn+ we c\ld n only see f ,g]izim a man driv+ 8 ass d[n a pa? on ,m\nt ,ebal1 b c\ld he> e ^w he utt]$ z he urg$ x on2 & 9 ord] to te/ ! matt] m c]ta9ly1 on a subsequ5t occasion two ( our p>ty /ation$ !mselves on opposite sides ( ! valley1 & ) p]fect ease recit$ ! comm&m5ts antiphonally40 ,tri/ram's ,l& ( ,israel1 pp4 #adi1 #aej4 #aee - ,x 0 probably on ?is occasion t ! ,egyptian c(f9 conta9+ ! embalm$ body ( _! great ance/or 0 laid by ! two tribes ( ! h\se ( ,joseph 9 ! p>cel ( gr\nd ne> ,%e*em1 :i* ,jacob b\ght ( ! sons ( ,hamor 7,g54 xxxiii4 #ai2 l4 #be74 #aef - ,or ano!r place ( ! same "n n[ call$ ,jilgilia1 situat$ ne> ,be!l 9 ! direct r\te f ,%e*em to ,ai4 #aeg - ,!y became 8slaves ( ! ,sanctu>y10 ,deo donati4 ,comp4 ,ezra viii4 #bj2 #a ,*ron4 ix4 #b2 ,num4 viii4 #af1 #ai4 ,on ! subsequ5t break+ ( ?is compact by ,saul1 see #b ,sam4 xxi4 #a-e4 #aeh - ,9 ?is same locality ,judas ,maccabu won 8 fir/ great victory ov] ! =ces ( ,syria 7#a ,macc4 iii4 #af-bd71 & lat] ! ,roman army "u ,ce/ius ,gallus 0 totally cut up by ! insurg5t ,jews 7,joseph4 ,b4 ,j4 ,,ii4 #ai1 #h1 #i74 ,see ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #bab2 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,be?-horon4 #aei - ,see ,keil on ,jo%ua1 p4 #bai2 & ,article ,makk$ah 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,diction>y4 #afj - 8,z ! ,briti% *iefs 7 driv5 to ! ,l&'s ,end be=e ! advance ( ! ,saxon1 s at ?is ,l&'s ,end ( ,pale/9e ! k+s 7 ga!r$ = ?is la/ /ruggle40 ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #cia4 #afa - ,see ,keil on ,jo%ua1 x4 #ci4 ,! etymology1 h[ev]1 is n c]ta94 ,x 0 also call$ ,kirja?-sannah1 city ( palms 7,jo%4 xv4 #di74 ,see ,wilton's ,negeb1 #bab n4 #afb - ,! position ( ,%iloh is v def9itely describ$ 9 ,judg4 xxi4 #ai1 z on ! nor? side ( ,be!l1 on ! ea/ side ( ! highway t goe? up f ,be!l to ,%e*em1 & on ! s\? ( ,lebonah4 ,exactly 9 ! position "h indicat$1 ,dr ,rob9son f\nd a ru9 call$ ,seiln4 8,we 710 he says1 8on ! ea/ ( ! great road betwe5 ,be!l & ,%e*em1 & 9 pass+ on t[>ds ! latt] place we came1 aft] half-an-h\r1 to ! village ( ,lebonah1 n[ ,el-,lubban40 ,bib4 ,res4 ,,ii4 #bfi4 8,! selection ( ! site = ! ,tab]nacle belongs to ?is p]iod1 & c\ld belong to no o!r4 ,! place ( ! sanctu>y 0 naturally fix$ by ! place ( ! ,ark4 ,?is 01 9 ! fir/ in/ance1 at ,gilgal4 ,b z ! conqu]ors advanc$ into ! int]ior1 a m c5tral situation became necess>y4 ,?is 0 f\nd 9 a spot unm>k$ by any natural features ( /r5g? or beauty1 or by any anci5t recollections1 recomm5d$ only by its comp>ative seclusion1 ne> ! c5tral ?or\ghf>e ( ,pale/9e1 yet n actually ^u x40 ,/anley1 ,lectures on ,jewi% ,hi/ory1 p4 #bgh4 #afc - ,gibeon1 ,gibeah1 ,geba & ,gaba1 all mean hill2 ,ramah & ,rama?aim1 em95ce2 ,mizpah1 a wat*-t[]4 #afd - ,article ,ephraim 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #afe - ,x has be5 comp>$ to ! pla9 ( ,/irl+1 situat$ 9 l mann] at ! op5+ ( ! ,scotti% ,highl&s1 & 9 l mann] ! sc5e ( almo/ all ! decisive battles ( ,scotti% hi/ory4 ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #ccg n4 #aff - ,port]'s ,h&book ( ,syria & ,pale/9e1 ,,ii4 #ceb4 #afg - ,by "s d]iv$ f ,c9noor 71 ci?>a1 a 8h>p071 z if 9 allusion to ! oval %ape ( ! lake4 #afh - ,port]'s ,h&book ( ,syria & ,pale/9e1 ,,ii4 #cfc2 ,pusey's ,lectures on ,daniel1 p4 #bid4 #afi - ,keil on ,jo%4 xxiv4 #bf-bh4 #agj - ,holy ,scripture itself sugge/s 7,heb4 iv4 #h7 ! consid]ation ( ,jo%ua z a type ( ,*ri/4 ,! foll[+ among/ _m o!r typical resemblances may be po9t$ out3 7#a7 ! "n common to bo?2 7#b7 ,jo%ua br+s ! p ( ,god into ! l& ( ,promise1 & divides x among ! tribes2 ,jesus br+s ,8 p into ! pres5ce ( ,god1 & assigns to !m _! mansions2 7#c7 z ,jo%ua succe$$ ,moses & complet$ 8 "w1 s ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ succe$$ ! ,law1 ann\nc$ ,"o by :om all t believe are ju/ifi$ f all ?+s f :i* we c\ld n be ju/ifi$ by ! ,law ( ,moses 7,acts xiii4 #ci74 ,see ,article ,jo%ua 9 ,smi?'s ,diction>y2 ,pe>son on ! ,cre$1 ,art4 ,,ii4 #aga - ,see p4 #ce4 #agb - ,su* is ! explanation ( ,josephus1 ,ant4 ,v4 ii4 #b1 :o adds t ! siege la/$ "s "t4 #agc - ,see ! m>g9al date at ,judges1 *ap4 xvii4 ,x is to be obs]v$ t 7i7 ,dan 0 n yet settl$1 ,judg4 xviii4 #a2 7ii7 ,ph9ehas1 ! gr&son ( ,a>on1 0 liv+ 7,judg4 xx4 #bh71 z also ! gr&son ( ,moses2 7iii7 ! iniquity ( ,gibeah is m5tion$1 ,hos4 x4 #i1 z ! fir/ op5 s9 ( ,israel 9 ,canaan4 ,see ,angus' ,bible ,h&book1 #dfj n4 #agd - ,kitto's ,bibl4 ,illus4 ,,ii4 #ddg4 #age - ,see p4 #bah4 #agf - ,mr ,?omson comp>es x ) ! soil ( ! l[] portion ( ! ,mississippi2 8ev5 n[ ! region produces l>ge crops ( :eat1 b>ley1 maize1 sesame1 rice1 & o!r plants1 ) v little lab\r 444 :ile horses1 cattle1 & %eep fatt5 on ! ri* pa/ures1 & l>ge h]ds ( black buffaloes luxuriate 9 ! /reams & 9 ! deep mire ( ! m>%es40 ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #bad2 ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,,iii4 #cif2 ,blunt's ,co9cid5ces1 ,pt4 ,,ii4 #ajh-aaj4 #agg - ,9 ! ,engli% v]sion ! read+ is ! son ( ,manasseh 7,judg4 xviii4 #cj71 a "n probably sub/itut$ out ( respect = ! great ,lawgiv]1 ^: "n is pres]v$ 9 sev]al ,hebrew ,,mss4 & ! ,vulgate4 ,see ,articles ,micah1 ,jona?an1 ,manasseh1 & ,lai% 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #agh - ,comp4 ,livy1 ,,xxx4 #g2 ,,xxviii4 #cg2 9 ,,xxxiii4 #df1 ,,xxxiv4 #fa !y are call$ judices4 ,/anley's ,lectures1 p4 #bib4 #agi - ,see p4 #baf4 #ahj - ,see ,blunt's ,co9cid5ces1 ,pt4 ,,ii4 v4 #aad-aag4 #aha - ,/anley's ,lectures on ,jewi% ,hi/ory1 p4 #cag4 #ahb - 8,! pl\ghman /ill c>ries 8 goada weapon app>5tly m fitt$ = ! h& ( ! soldi] ?an ! peaceful husb&man4 ,! "o ,i saw 0 ( ! #8oak ( ,ba%an1' & measur$ upw>ds ( #aj feet 9 l5g?4 ,at "o end 0 an iron spe>1 & at ! o!r a piece ( ! same metal flatt5$4 ,"o c well und]/& h[ a w>rior might use su* a weapon ) effect 9 ! battle-field40 ,port]'s ,syria & ,damascus1 ,,ii4 #ce4 ,comp4 ,hom]1 ,il4 ,,vi4 #ace4 #ahc - ,id5tifi$ by ,?omson ) ,h>o?ieh1 ! ,arabic =m ( ! ,hebrew ,h>o%e?1 an enorm\s d\ble m\nd ab\t #h miles f ,megiddo1 exactly 9 ! l9e ( ! retreat ( ! ,canaanites1 at ! entrance ( ! pass to ,esdraelon f ! pla9 ( ,acre4 8,x 010 he writes1 8probably call$ ,h>o%e? ( ! ,g5tiles1 or nations1 because x belong$ to ^? ,g5tiles ( ,acre & ! neighb\r+ pla9s :om we "k f ,judg4 i4 #ca ! ,hebrews c\ld n subdue40 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dcg4 #ahd - ,comp>e ! family "n ( ,hannibal1 ,b>ca fulm5 belli4 ,see ,b>ak 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,joseph4 ,ant4 ,v4 #e1 #b4 #ahe - ,probably height1 8ris+ abruptly to a height ( ab\t #ajjj ft4 f ! nor?-ea/]n arm ( ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon1 & /&+ entirely insulat$1 except on ! ,w41 :]e a n>r[ ridge connects x ) ! hills ( ,naz>e?40 ,see ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,,ii4 #ceb4 #ahf - ,see pp4 #gh1 #aid4 #ahg - ,see note #aji4 #ahh - ,or ! 8,oak ( ! ,unload+ ( ,t5ts10 ,/anley's ,lectures1 p4 #cbf4 8,! black t5ts ( ! ,turkman & ,kurds1 /rang]s l ! ,k5ites1 may /ill be se5 pit*$ among ! oaks & t]eb9?s t encompass ! little pla9 ( ,k$e%2 prov+ t aft] ! lapse ( m ?an #cjjj ye>s ! /ate ( society 9 ! c\ntry is b little *ang$40 ,port]'s ,h&book ( ,syria & ,pale/9e1 ,,ii4 #ddd4 ,= ! =e/s ( ,naphtali1 see p4 #bai4 #ahi - ,see p4 #bbf4 #aij - ,?omson1 ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dce4 #aia - ,josephus1 ,ant4 ,v4 #e1 #d4 ,see ,?omson1 p4 #dcf4 #aib - 8,z 9 l case 9 ! battle ( ,cressy40 ,/anley's ,lectures1 p4 #cbd4 #aic - 8,i h se5 ?is /ream swoll5 & rapid1 aft] heavy ra9s1 :5 ! w9t] torr5ts ( ,galilee & ,c>mel fl[ into x2 !n x is a riv] #8) wat]s to swim 91 a riv] t _c be pass$ ov]2' & ,i c well imag9e ! ho/s ( ,sis]a1 8 *>iots & horses1 /ruggl+ !re40 ,dome/ic ,life 9 ,pale/9e1 pp4 #aaa1 #aab4 8,:5 l>gely swoll5 dur+ ! great ra9s ( w9t] x is spongy en\ghmu* easi] to f9d ?an to get ov],i once cross$ ?r\gh ! l[] "p ( ,esdraelon 444 & _h no little tr\ble ) its bottomless mire & tangl$ grass40 ,?omson1 ,l4 & ,b41 p4 #dce2 & comp>e ,van de ,velde1 ,i4 p4 #bhi4 ,"s ( ! results ( ?is battle 7 ne>ly reproduc$ 9 ! battle ( ,m\nt ,tabor1 ,april #af1 #agii1 :5 _m ( ! fugitive ,turks 7 dr[n$ 9 ! ,ki%on4 ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,ki%on4 #aid - ,see ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dda4 #aie - ,see p4 #aid4 #aif - 8,9 precisely ! same mann] d ! ,b$awn ,arabs1 ^! mod]n ,midianites1 come up ! ,wady ( ,jezreel & ,wady ,%]r>1 aft] ! p h s[n1 & de/roy ! increase ( ! e>?2 & n only de/roy ! increase ( ! field1 b commit :olesale murd]1 z ^! did ^u ! bre?r5 ( ,gideon at ,tabor4444 ,bo? ^! valleys are n[ sw>m+ ) ^! *ildr5 ( ! ,ea/1 come ov] ,jordan to consume ! l&40 ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #ddh2 ,dome/ic ,life 9 ,pale/9e1 pp4 #agh1 #agi4 8,?is is "o ( ! *ief causes ( ! pres5t pov]ty ( ! c\ntry40 #aig - ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #aea2 ,smi?'s ,dict41 ,article ,caves4 #aih - 8,! summ] ?re%+-floors are 9 ! op5 c\ntry1 & on an elevat$ position1 to cat* ! w9d :5 w9n[+ ! gra91 & ( c\rse !y w\ld be altoge!r unsafe at su* a "t1 :ile ! v9ey>ds are hid away 9 ! wadies & out on ! wood$ hills1 & ?us adapt$ = concealm5t4 ,inde$1 ,i myself h se5 gra9 ?us conceal$ 9 ?is same c\ntry1 dur+ ! lawless days ( civil w>40 ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #ddh4 #aii - 8,x is wor?y ( rem>k t ! m5 ( ,issa*> are n m5tion$1 & we c f ?is po9t readily imag9e ! reason4 ,! p ( ,issa*> liv$ "h on ?is great pla9 7,esdraelon71 & 71 ( c\rse1 altoge!r surr\nd$ by & at ! m]cy ( ! ,midianites1 z ^! villages ( ,sulan1 ,%tta1 ,z]'91 c41 n[ are 9 ! p[] ( ^! ,b$awn4 ,!y !re=e c\ld n jo9 ! army ( ,gideon40 ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #ddi2 ,/anley's ,lectures1 p4 #cdd4 #bjj - ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #ddi4 #bja - ,! ,zabit or ,agha ( ! police at ,cairo c>ries ) him at night 8a tor* :i* burns soon aft] x is light$1 )\t a flame1 except+ :5 x is wav$ ?r\gh ! air1 :5 x sudd5ly blazes =?3 x !re=e answ]s ! same purpose z our d>k lant]n4 ,! burn+ end is sometimes conceal$ 9 a small pot or j>1 or cov]$ ) some?+ else1 :]e n requir$ to give light40 ,lane's ,mod]n ,egyptians1 ,i4 *4 iv42 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #bjb - ,= simil> /ratagems1 see ,liv4 xxii4 #af2 ,sall4 de ,bell4 ,jug4 *4 #ii4 #bjc - ,see p4 #ee4 #bjd - ,see ,article ,zebah1 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,josephus1 ,ant4 ,v4 #f1 #e4 #bje - ,r5d]$ 9 ,isai4 xvii4 #ac a 8roll+ ?+40 ,probably ! allusion is to ! wild arti*oke :i* 89 gr[+ ?r[s out num]\s bran*es ( equal size & l5g? 9 all directions1 =m+ a sort ( sph]e or globe1 a foot or m 9 diamet]4 ,:5 ripe & dry 9 autumn1 ^! bran*es become light & dry z a fea!r1 ! p>5t /em breaks (f at ! gr\nd1 & ! w9d c>ries ^! vegetable globes :i!rsoev] x please?4444 ,! ,arabs d]ive "o ( _! _m =ms ( curs+ f ?is plant2 #8,may y be :irl$ l ! 'akkb 7wild arti*oke71 be=e ! w9d1 until y are caught 9 ! ?orns1 or plung$ into ! sea4'0 ,?omson1 ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #efd4 #bjf - ,= subsequ5t m5tion ( ?is deliv]ance1 see #a ,sam4 xii4 #aa2 ,ps4 lxxxiii4 #aa2 ,isai4 ix4 #d1 x4 #bf2 ,heb4 xi4 #cb4 #bjg - ,see pp4 #ca1 #ee4 #bjh - ,see p4 #bji4 #bji - 8,sev]al l(ty precipices ( ,g]izim lit]ally ov]hang ! city1 any "o ( :i* w\ld answ] ,jo?am's purpose4 ,nor w\ld x be difficult to be he>d1 z ev]ybody kn[s :o has li/5$ to ! public cri] ( villages on ,lebanon4 ,9 ! /illness ( ! ev5+1 aft] ! p h return$ home f _! di/ant fields1 he asc5ds ! m\nta9-side above ! place1 or to ! ro( ( "s prom95t h\se1 & !n lifts up 8 voice & cries z ,jo?am did4 ,inde$1 ! p 9 ^! m\nta9\s c\ntries are able1 f long practice1 s to pit* _! voices z to be he>d di/9ctly at di/ances almo/ incr$ible4 ,!y talk ) p]sons across enorm\s wadies1 & give ! mo/ m9ute directions1 :i* are p]fectly und]/ood2 & 9 do+ ?is !y seem to speak v little l\d] ?an _! usual tone ( conv]sation4 ,jo?am1 !re=e1 might easily be he>d by ! great] "p ( ! inhabitants ( ,%e*em4444 ,! v trees :i* mo/ ab\nd at ,nabl\s 7,%e*em7 are ! olive1 ! fig1 ! v9e1 & ! bramble40 ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dgd2 ,/anley's ,lectures1 p4 #cej2 ,tri/ram1 p4 #aej4 #baj - ,see ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #baa - 8,situat$ #ac ,roman miles f ,%e*em1 on ! road to ,scy?opolis4 ,!re x /ill is2 its "n,tubsh>dly *ang$2 ! village on a ris+ gr\nd to ! left ( ! road1 a ?riv+1 compact1 & /rong-look+ place1 surr\nd$ by imm5se woods ( olives40 ,see ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,,iii4 p4 #cje2 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,!bez4 #bab - ,see #b ,sam4 xi4 #ba4 #bac - ,lev4 xviii4 #ba2 ,deut4 xii4 #ca4 #bad - ,signify+ #a/ an e> ( corn1 & #bndly a /ream or flood4 #bae - ,! ,,phili/9es1 a race ( 8/rang]s10 appe> to h made ?ree immigrations into ! f]tile s\?-we/]n ,l[l& ( ,pale/9e1 j z !re 7 diff]5t immigrations ( ,saxons & ,danes into ,engl&4 7i7 ,! fir/ came f ! ,casluhim 7,g54 x4 #ad72 7ii7 ! second & *ief f ! ,caphtorim 7,deut4 ii4 #bc2 ,j]4 xlvii4 #d2 ,am4 ix4 #g71 ei!r f "s "p ( ,egypt1 or ( ,asia ,m9or & its adjac5t isl&s1 probably ,crete2 7iii7 ! ?ird f ! ,*]e?im 7#a ,sam4 xxx4 #ad74 ,! e>lie/ immigrants hav+ expell$ ! ,avim 7,deut4 ii4 #bc7 _h 9 ! "t ( ,abraham & ,isaac e/abli%$ a k+dom1 ! capital ( :i* 0 at ,g]>1 & possess$ a /&+ army 7,g54 xxi4 #bb2 xxvi4 #bf74 ,aft] ! ,exodus1 ,g]> disappe>s f hi/ory1 & ! p[] ( ,phili/ia is conc5trat$ 9 five new t[ns1 ,gaza1 ,a%dod1 ,a%kelon1 ,ga?1 ,ekron1 ea* rais$ on its slight em95ce above ! m>itime pla91 ea* possess+ its dep5d5t or 8daught] t[ns0 & villages 7,jo%4 xv4 #de-dg2 #a ,*4 xviii4 #a71 & ea* hav+ its own k+ or pr9ce1 :o all consult$ & act$ z "o4 8,! ?ird immigration ( ! ,*]e?im w\ld acc\nt = ! sudd5 increase ( ! /r5g? ( ! ,phili/9es at ?is p]iod40 ,see ,pusey1 ,comm5t4 on ,amos ix4 #g4 #baf - ,see pp4 #aeh1 #aei4 #bag - ,see p4 #bbi4 #bah - ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #eff4 #bai - ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #eeb4 8,s great is ! dread ( fire 9 h>ve/-"t1 t ! ,arabs puni% ) dea? any "o :o sets fire to a :eat-field1 ev5 ?\gh done by accid5t40 ,ibid4 p4 #eec4 #bbj - 8,! five cities ( ! ,phili/9es divid$1 z x 71 _! idolatry betwe5 !m2 ,a%dod be+ ! *ief seat ( ! wor%ip ( ,dagon2 ,a%kelon ( ,d]ceto2 ,ekron ( ,baal-zebub2 ,gaza ( ! god ,m>na 7#8nature'740 ,pusey1 ,comm5t4 on ,amos i4 #h4 #bba - ,kurtz's ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 p4 #aga4 #bbb - ,"s ?9k dur+ ! judge%ip ( ,ehud1 o!rs dur+ t ( ,gideon4 ,kurtz1 p4 #afd4 #bbc - ,see ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #bbd - ,= ,david's subsequ5t connection ) ,moab1 see p4 #cjc4 #bbe - ,! situation ( ,rama?aim d\ble em95ce1 is unc]ta94 8,b ! place long po9t$ out z ,samuel's tomb1 & !re=e ! site ( 8 bir?1 #a ,sam4 xxv4 #a1 is ! height1 mo/ conspicu\s ( all 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ,j]usalem1 imm$iately above ! t[n ( ,gibeon1 kn[n to ! ,crusad]s z #8,montjoye1' be+ ! spot f :5ce !y fir/ saw ,j]usalem1 n[ call$ ,neby ,samwil1 #8! ,prophet ,samuel4'0 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,ramah1 ,no4 #b4 #bbf - ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,mantle4 #bbg - ,accord+ to "s1 x 0 n[ t ,%iloh 0 de/roy$4 ,see ,ps4 lxxviii4 #fj sq41 & ,j]4 vii4 #ab4 #bbh - 8,a%dod1 z well z ,ekron1 h _! "n f _! /r5g?2 ,a%dod ! mighty1 l ,val5tia2 ,ekron ! firm-root$40 ,pusey1 ,comm5t4 on ,amos i4 #h4 #bbi - ,a "n :i* sugge/s an e>ly wor%ip ( ! ,sun !re4 ,9 ,jo%4 xix4 #da1 x is call$ ,ir-%eme%4 ,x is n[ call$ ',a9 es-,%ems1 ab\t #b miles f ! great ,phili/9e pla91 & #g f ,ekron4 ,?omson1 ,l& & ,book1 p4 #ece4 #bcj - ,= subsequ5t notices ( su* s*ools at ,be!l & ,j]i*o see #b ,k+s ii4 #c1 #e2 at ,gilgal1 iv4 #ch2 vi4 #a2 on ,m\nt ,c>mel1 #a ,k+s xviii4 #cj-db2 #b ,k+s ii4 #be2 iv4 #be4 #bca - ,see also ,judg4 vi4 #h2 #a ,sam4 ii4 #bg4 #bcb - ,see ,kurtz's ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 p4 #agf4 #bcc - ,x is to be rememb]$ t ,god _h promis$ to ,abraham t k+s %\ld come f him 7,g54 xvii4 #f72 ,jacob _h prophesi$ t ! ,sceptre %\ld n dep>t f ,judah till ,%iloh came 7,g54 xlix4 #aj72 & ,moses _h di/9ctly anticipat$1 nay1 provid$ = ! election ( a k+ by lay+ d[n specific directions conc]n+ ! k+dom 7,deut4 xvii4 #ad-bj74 ,! eld]s1 !re=e1 ( ,israel might well h inf]r$ t x 0 ! ,div9e int5tion ultimately to give ! nation a mon>*ical con/itution1 & consequ5tly t x 0 _! duty pati5tly to await ! developm5t ( ! ,div9e c\nsels4 ,see ,kurtz's ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 p4 #agg4 #bcd - ,accord+ to ! law z laid d[n 9 ! above quotation f ,deut]onomy1 7i7 ,! nom9ation ( any ,israelite k+ re/$ ) ,jehovah1 ^: ,w w\ld be made kn[n ?r\gh ! ,high-prie/1 or ! voice ( a ,prophet1 or ! sacr$ lot1 a provision :i* c\ld n fail to rem9d him t he 0 n an irresponsible autocrat1 b ! repres5tative & vic]oy ( ,jehovah3 7ii7 ,! mon>* mu/ be a native ,israelite1 n a =eign]1 or ev5 a proselyte3 7iii7 ,on 8 accession he mu/ transcribe a copy ( ! ,law1 t he might "k x & keep its ,/atutes3 7iv7 ,he 0 =bidd5 to ma9ta9 any l>ge body ( cavalry ) a view to aggressive w>f>e3 7v7 ,he 0 to es*ew ! usual accompanim5t ( ,ori5tal despotism1 a num]\s ,h>em1 & ! excessive accumulation ( gold & silv]1 :i* c\ld only be acquir$ by oppressive exactions f 8 subjects4 ,jahn's ,heb4 ,comm4 #fd1 #fe4 #bce - ,see p4 #bcb4 #bcf - ,see ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #bcg - ,n[ ,jeb'a1 see #a ,sam4 xiii4 #af 7m>g972 ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,i4 #dda1 n42 ,port]'s ,h&book1 p4 #bad4 #bch - 8,ea/1 & we/1 & nor?1 ?r\gh ! ?ree valleys :i* radiate f ! upl&s ( ,mi*ma%to ,ophrah on ! nor?1 ?r\gh ! pass ( ,be?-horon on ! we/1 & d[n ! rav9e ( ! hy5as1 #8t[>d ! wild]ness ( ! ,jordan on ! ,ea/4'0 ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 #bjd2 ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,i4 #dda4 #bci - ,! deep gorge ( ! ,wdy-,suwe9t1 or ,h>i?4 8,imm$iately on leav+ ,jeb'a we desc5d by a rugg$1 zigzag track1 app>5tly int5d$ only = goats1 into ,wdy-es-,suwe9t1 "h tol]ably wide1 ?\gh deep & rocky4 ,a few hundr$ y>ds to ! "r x contracts to a n>r[ rav9e1 %ut 9 by high1 almo/ p]p5dicul> cliffs1 above :i* on ea* side ! gr\nd is tol]ably level4 ,?is is d\btless ! sc5e ( ,jona?an's adv5ture40 ,port]'s ,h&book1 ,i4 #bae2 ,rob9son1 ,i4 #ddj1 #dda4 #bdj - ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,jona?an2 ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #bje4 #bda - ,see p4 #aef4 #bdb - ,see p4 #acb4 #bdc - ,comp4 7i47 ,num4 xiv4 #de2 7ii47 ,judg4 iii4 #ac2 7iii47 ,judg4 vi4 #c4 #bdd - ,! family belong$ to ! greate/ h\se 9 ,judah1 ! desc5t be+ z foll[s3 ,judah1 ,ph>ez1 ,hezron1 ,ram1 ,amm9adab1 ,nah%on 7,num4 i4 #g71 ,salmon1 :o m>ri$ ,rahab ! ,canaanite1 ,boaz1 ,ob$1 ,jesse4 7,ru? iv4 #ah-bb2 #a ,*r4 ii4 #e-ab47 ,,jesse4 ,eliab4 ,,abi%ai4 ,ab9adab4 ,z]uiah4 ,,joab4 ,%ammah4 ,,asahel4 ,ne?aneel4 ,raddai4 ,abigail4 ,,amasa4 ,ozem4 ,"o n giv54 #a ,*r4 ii4 #ae4 ,,david4 ,comp4 #a ,sam4 xvi4 #g-aj ) #a ,*r4 ii4 #ac-ag4 #bde - ,article ,david 9 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 #bdf - ,id5tifi$ by ,rob9son ) ! ,wady es-,smt4 8,x took its "n ,elah ( old f ! t]eb9?1 ( :i* ! l>ge/ specim5 we saw 9 ,pale/9e /ill /&s 9 ! vic9ity2 j z n[ x takes its "n es-,sumt f ! acacias :i* are scatt]$ 9 x40,bibl4 ,dict4 ,,ii4 #ba4 #bdg - ,9 all ages ! fav\rite weapon ( ! %eph]ds ( ,syria4 ,see ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #egb4 #bdh - 8,we d n "k h[ long a p]iod int]v5$ betwe5 ! return ( ,david to 8 fa!r's h\se & 8 appe>ance be=e ! k+ on ! morn+ ( ! duel ) ,golia?4 ,if x 7 two or ?ree ye>s1 x is possible t ,david _h1 9 ! mean:ile1 sudd5ly %ot up f boyhood to y\?1 tall & robu/1 & 8 p]sonal appe>ance might h s *ang$ z to be> little resemblance to ! ruddy lad :o play$ skilfully on ! h>p4 ,x is a fact t lads ( ?is c\ntry1 p>ticul>ly ( ! high] classes1 are (t5 v fair1 fullfac$1 & h&some1 until ab\t f\rte5 ye>s ( age1 b dur+ ! next two or ?ree ye>s a surpris+ *ange takes place4 ,!y n only spr+ into fullgr[n manhood z if by magic1 b all _! =m] beauty disappe>s2 _! complexion becomes d>k1 _! features h>% & angul>1 & ! :ole expression ( c\nt5ance /]n1 & ev5 disagreeable4 ,i h (t5 be5 acco/$ by su* p]sons1 =m]ly intimate acqua9tances1 b :o _h sudd5ly gr[n entirely out ( my k1 nor c\ld ,i1 )\t difficulty1 recognize !m40 ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #efi4 #bdi - ,us$ z a protection f gnats4 #bej - ,see ,naio? 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,x 0 n[1 probably1 t he became acqua9t$ ) ! prophets ,na?an & ,gad4 #bea - ,see ,matt4 xii4 #c2 ,m>k ii4 #bc2 ,luke vi4 #c1 #d4 #beb - ,comp>e ! hi/ories ( ,coriolanus & ,!mi/ocles4 #bec - ,see titles ( ,psalms xxxiv4 & lvi4 #bed - ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #adh4 #bee - ,see ,rob9son1 ,i4 #dha1 #b2 ,van de ,velde1 ,,ii4 #aef4 #bef - ,comp4 ! /ory ( ,alex&] 9 ! ,des]t ( ,g$rosia4 #beg - ,comp>e ,psalms cxl41 cxlii4 #beh - ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,i4 #dib4 #bei - ,see ,psalm liv4 #bfj - ,its orig9al "n 0 ,hazazon-,tam> 7! prun+ ( ! palm71 on acc\nt ( ! palm-groves :i* surr\nd$ x 7,g54 xiv4 #g2 #b ,*r4 xx4 #b74 ,wilton's ,negeb1 #abj4 8,we 7 n[ 9 ! #8wild]ness ( ,eng$i1' :]e ,david & 8 m5 liv$ among #8! rocks ( ! wild goats'4444 ,! :ole sc5e is drawn to ! life4 ,on all sides ! c\ntry is full ( cav]ns1 :i* might !n s]ve z lurk+-places = ,david & 8 m51 z !y d = outlaws at ! pres5t day40,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,i4 p4 #ejj4 #bfa - ,see ,psalm lvii4 #bfb - ,psalms liv41 lvii41 lxiii4 by _! titles relate to ?is p]iod1 & x has be5 rem>k$ t 8probably ^! ,psalms made ! ,psalt] s de> to ,alfr$ & to ,wallace dur+ _! l w&]+s40,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,art4 ,david4 #bfc - ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,ha*ilah4 #bfd - 8,i notic$1 at all ! encampm5ts :i* we pass$1 t ! %eikh's t5t 0 di/+ui%$ f ! re/ by a tall spe> /uck upright 9 ! gr\nd 9 front ( x2 & x is ! cu/om1 :5 a p>ty is out on an excursion = robb]y or = w>1 t :5 !y halt to re/1 ! spot :]e ! *ief recl9es is ?us designat$4444 ,! cruse ( wat] is 9 exact accordance ) ! cu/oms ( ! p at ?is day4 ,no "o v5tures to travel ov] ^! des]ts )\t 8 cruse ( wat]1 & x is v common to place "o at ! #8bol/]1' s t ! own] c rea* x dur+ ! night4 ,! ,arabs eat _! d9n] 9 ! ev5+1 & x is g5]ally ( su* a nature z to create ?ir/1 & ! quantity ( wat] :i* !y dr9k is enorm\s4 ,! cruse is1 !re=e1 9 p]petual dem&40,?omson's ,l4 & ,b4 #cfg4 #bfe - ,comp>e ! /ory ( ! ,p]sian k+ & ,!mi/ocles4 #bff - ,wilton's ,negeb1 p4 #bjg4 #bfg - 8,a la/+ memorial ( ?is battle 0 ! law1 :i* trac$ its orig9 to ! arrangem5t made by ,david1 =m]ly 9 ! attack on ,nabal 7#a ,sam4 xxv4 #ac71 & n[ aga9 m completely1 = ! equal division ( ! plund] among/ ! two-?irds :o foll[$ to ! field1 & ! "o-?ird :o rema9$ to gu>d ! baggage0 7#a ,sam4 xxx4 #ba-be74 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #bfh - ,see ,rob9son1 ,bib4 ,res4 ,,ii4 #cbe4 8,%unem 7,sulem7 af=d$ an admirable camp+-gr\nd = a l>ge army1 ,jebel ed ,dhy ris+ abruptly beh9d1 & ! top ( x comm&+ a p]fect view ( ! great pla9 9 e direction1 s t !re c\ld be no surprise1 nor c\ld _! m>* be imp$$1 or _! retreat cut (f40,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 #dea4 #bfi - ,probably ! same z ! ,spr+ ( ,h>od or ,trembl+1 at :i* ,gideon's ?ree hundr$ lapp$ 7see p4 #bdg71 & 8id5tical ) ! f\nta9 ( ,jald1 a few miles to ! ea/ ( ! mod]n village ( ,jezreel40 ,hewitt's ,scripture ,geography1 p4 #cc4 #bgj - 8,! rock on :i* ,endor is built has be5 holl[$ out by ! h& ( nature into l>ge cav]ns1 ^: d>k & gloomy entrances br\ght involunt>ily to my m9d ! wit* ( ! days ( ,saul40 ,van de ,velde1 ,,ii4 #chc4 #bga - ,be?-%an 7n[ ,beisan7 0 "o ( ! ,canaanite /rongholds :i* ! ,israelites _h nev] tak54 7,see p4 #bbe47 ,situat$ on a tell or hill1 ab\t #bjj ft4 high1 on ! slope ( ! range ( ,gilboa1 x 0 a v /rong position1 ) ne>ly p]p5dicul> sides1 & 0 abundantly suppli$ ) wat]4 ,?omson1 #dee4 ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 #cdf4 #bgb - ,jabe%-gilead 80 on ! m\nta9-range ea/ ( ! ,jordan1 9 full view ( ,be?-%an1 & ^! brave m5 w\ld creep up to ! tell1 )\t be+ se51 :ile ! deaf5+ ro> ( ! noisy cascades leap+ ?r\gh ! deep rav9es divid+ ! city w\ld r5d] x impossible = !m to be he>d40 ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dde4 ,van de ,velde1 ,,ii4 p4 #cfj4 #bgc - ,see pp4 #bhc1 #bhd4 #bgd - ,see p4 #dd4 #bge - ,see p4 #bae4 #bgf - ,see p4 #ec4 #bgg - ,comp>e ! combat ( ! ,horatii & ,curiatii4 ,livy1 ,i4 xxiv41 xxv4 #bgh - ,see p4 #baj1 & ,art4 ,i%bo%e? 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #bgi - ,see p4 #bai4 #bhj - 8,! situation ( ,j]usalem is 9 sev]al respects s+ul> among/ ! cities ( ,pale/9e4 ,its elevation is rem>kable1 occasion$1 n f its be+ on ! summit ( "o ( ! num]\s hills ( ,juda1 l mo/ ( ! t[ns & villages1 b because x is on ! edge ( "o ( ! highe/ table-l&s ( ! c\ntry4 ,hebron1 inde$1 is high] /ill1 by "s hundr$ feet2 & f ! s\?1 accord+ly1 ! approa* to ,j]usalem is by a slight desc5t4 ,b f e o!r side1 ! asc5t is p]petual2 &1 to ! travell] approa*+ ,j]usalem f ! we/ or ea/1 x mu/ always h pres5t$ ! appe>ance1 beyond any o!r capital ( ! !n kn[n _wwe may add1 beyond any important city t has ev] exi/$ on ! e>?( a m\nta9 city1 en?ron$ on a m\nta9 fa/ness40 7,comp4 ,ps4 lxviii4 #ae1 #af2 lxxxvii4 #a2 cxxv4 #a2 lxxvi4 #a1 #b2 lxvi4 #d47 ,b besides be+ ?us elevat$1 ,j]usalem 0 sep>at$ f ! rocky plateau ( :i* x =ms a "p by deep & precipit\s rav9es on its s\?-ea/]n1 s\!rn1 & we/]n sides1 out ( :i* ! rocky slopes ( ! city 8rose l ! walls ( a =tress out ( its dit*es1 s t f !m x mu/ h appe>$ q impregnable40 8,some?+ ( ! same effect is produc$ by ^? va/ r5ts :i*1 "u ! "n ( #8,tago1' surr\nd or divide ,ronda1 ,alhama1 & ,granada1 on ! table-l&s :i* cr[n ! summits ( ! ,spani% m\nta9s4 ,b 9 ,pale/9e1 ,j]usalem alone is s entr5*$1 & f ?is cause d]iv$1 9 great measure1 h] e>ly /r5g? & subsequ5t greatness40 ,/anley's ,s9ai & ,pale/9e1 p4 #agb4 ,rob9son's ,bib4 ,res4 ,i4 #beh-bfj4 #bha - ,/anley's ,s9ai & ,pale/9e1 p4 #agf4 #bhb - ,see p4 #bbe1 & ,kitto's ,daily ,bible ,illu/r4 ,,iii4 #cdj4 #bhc - ,joseph4 ,ant4 ,,vii4 #c4 #a4 ,see ,article ,j]usalem 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,kurtz's ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 p4 #ahc4 #bhd - 8,x 0 necess>y = ! comm]ce ( ,phnicia t %e %\ld enjoy ! fri5d%ip ( :atev] p[] comm&$ ! great l9es ( inl& traffic1 :i* ran ?r\gh ,cle-,syria & ,damascus1 by ,hama? & ,tadmor1 to ! ,euphrates40 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #ig4 ,k5rick's ,phnicia1 pp4 #bja-bje4 ,he]5's ,rese>*es1 ,,ii4 pp4 #aaf1 #aag4 #bhe - ,see p4 #abd4 ,blunt's ,co9cid5ces1 p4 #acj4 #bhf - i4 ,! ,army4 ,9 e>ly times all males above tw5ty & "u fifty ye>s ( age 7 requir$ to s]ve 9 ! w>s1 & =m$ a k9d ( national militia 7,deut4 xx4 #e-i74 ,a /&+ army1 z we h already se51 0 fir/ =m$ at ! e>ly "p ( ,saul's reign 7#a ,sam4 xiii4 #b2 xiv4 #eb74 ,"u ,david ! national =ces 7 divid$ into twelve divisions ( #bd1jjj m51 ea* division comm&$ by its own (fic]1 & liable to be call$ on to s]ve 9 _! respective mon?s 7#a ,*r4 xxvii4 #a-ae74 ,unlike ! armies ( ! surr\nd+ nations1 t ( ! ,israelites 0 compos$ only ( infantry1 & b few *>iots 7 z yet introduc$ 7#b ,sam4 viii4 #d74 ,ov] ! entire =ce ( ! nation ,,joab 0 comm&]-9-*ief by "r ( 8 s]vices be=e ,jebus1 & :5ev] ! k+ 0 abs5t1 he l$ ! troops to battle4 ii4 ,! ,royal ,body-gu>d1 or ! ,*]e?ites & ,pele?ites4 ,to def5d ! p]son ( ! k+ a =ce 0 n[ = ! fir/ "t organiz$1 consi/+ ( =eign m]c5>ies1 ! comm& ( :i* 0 entru/$ to ! ,levite ,,b5aiah1 ! son ( ! high-prie/ ,jehoiada4 7,= ^: exploits1 see #b ,sam4 xxiii4 #bj1 #ba2 #a ,*r4 xi4 #bb-be47 iii4 ,! ,h]oes or ,mighty ,m54 ,r\nd ! k+ :5 a fugitive 9 ! cave ( ,adullam _h ga!r$1 z we h se51 a body ( six hundr$ m54 ,?is numb] ,david always pres]v$1 b elevat$ x to a sort ( milit>y ,ord]1 ) ! special title ( ! ,,gibborim1 ,h]oes or ,mighty ,m54 ,?is body 0 divid$ into #c divisions ( #bjj ea*1 & #cj divisions ( #bj ea*4 ,! l[e/ rank 9 ?is ord] consi/$ ( ! capta9s ( ! #cj divisions1 :o 7 kn[n z ! ,?irty2 !n came ! capta9s ( ! ?ree l>g] divisions1 :o 7 kn[n z ! ,?ree2 & la/ly1 ! comm&] ( ! :ole =ce1 :o 0 kn[n z ! ,capta9 ( ! ,mighty ,m51 & 0 at ?is "t ,,abi%ai1 ,david's nephew 7#b ,sam4 xxiii4 #h-ci2 #a ,*r4 xi4 #i-dg74 ,see ,articles ,david & ,army 9 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 ,kitto's ,bibl4 ,illu/r4 ,,iii4 pp4 #cja-cjd4 #bhg - ,see note #bae4 #bhh - ,see pp4 #di1 #ej4 #bhi - ,see p4 #cjd4 #bij - ,see p4 #aib4 #bia - ,see p4 #bef4 #bib - ,already m5tion$ z ! place :]e ! b$/ead ( ! giant ,og 0 deposit$ 7see p4 #ahf74 ,x 0 on ! road betwe5 ,he%bon & ,bosra1 on ! edge ( ! des]t1 ne> "o ( ! s\rces ( ! ,jabbok4 ,aft]w>ds f ,ptolemy ,philadelphus 7,b4,c4 #bhe-bdg7 x receiv$ ! "n ( ,philadelphia1 & 9 ! ,*ri/ian era became ! seat ( a bi%op & "o ( ! #ai sees ( 8,pale/9a ,t]tia40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,rabbah4 #bic - ,see p4 #bga4 #bid - ,see p4 #afe4 #bie - ,to ?is sad p]iod belong ,psalms xxxii4 li4 #bif - 8,! ru9s :i* n[ adorn ! #8royal city' are ( a lat] ,roman date2 b ! comm&+ position ( ! citadel rema9s1 & ! unusual sight ( a liv+ /ream1 ab\nd+ 9 fi%1 m>ks ! significance ( ,joab's song ( victory,i h f\ght aga9/ ,rabbah1 & h tak5 ! city ( wat]s40 ,s9ai & ,pale/9e1 p4 #cbc4 #big - ,see ,kitto's ,daily ,bibl4 ,illu/r4 ,,iii4 #cie4 #bih - ,a village ab\t six miles to ! s\? ( ,be?lehem1 ! bir?place ( ! prophet ,amos 7,am4 i4 #a74 #bii - ,see p4 #bch4 #cjj - ,see ! dates 9 m>g91 #b ,sam4 xv4 #cja - ,:at 0 ,ahi?ophel's motive = ?is defection is n /at$2 b x is to be rememb]$ t he 0 ! gr&fa!r ( ,ba?-%eba 7,comp4 #b ,sam4 xx4 #c & xxiii4 #cd71 & 0 d\btless well aw>e ( ! sad fate ( ,uriah1 8 son ,eliam's bro!r-(fic]4 ,see ,blunt's ,co9cid5ces1 p4 ,,ii4 x4 pp4 #acf1 #acg4 ,art4 ,ahi?ophel1 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cjb - ,see ,ps4 xli4 #i2 lv4 #ab1 #ac1 #bj4 #cjc - ,probably an inhabitant ( ,ere*1 a place ( unc]ta9 site4 ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cjd - ,comp>e ! acc\nt ( ,abn] & ,rizpah1 p4 #cbj4 #cje - ,to ?is p]iod belong ,psalms iii41 iv41 xlii4 #cjf - ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dij4 #cjg - ,ibid4 #cjh - 8,n[ = ! fir/ "t call$ ,israel1 z di/9ct f ,judah4 ,b x is likely t1 al?\gh x n[ fir/ appe>s1 ?is di/9ction _h actually gr[n up :ile ,david reign$ ov] ,judah only1 & ,i%bo%e? ov] ! o!r tribes40 ,kitto1 ,bibl4 ,illu/r4 ,,iii4 #dbd4 #cji - ,sometimes call$ ,abel-maim1 ,abel on ! wat]s 7#b ,*r4 xvi4 #d74 8,tak+ advantage ( an oblong knoll ( natural rock t rises above ! surr\nd+ pla91 ! orig9al inhabitants rais$ a high m\nd suffici5tly l>ge = _! city4 ,) a deep #8tr5*' 7#b ,sam4 xx4 #ae7 & /rong wall1 x mu/ h be5 almo/ impregnable4 ,! c\ntry on e side is mo/ lovely1 well wat]$1 & v f]tile4 ,! neighb\r+ f\nta9s & brooks w\ld conv]t any "p ( ?is c\ntry into a p>adise ( fruits & fl[]s2 & su*1 no d\bt1 0 ,abel1 :5 %e 0 call$ a #8"m 9 ,israel4'0 7#b ,sam4 xx4 #ai47 ,?omson1 ,! ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #bag4 #caj - ,see ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee1 & ,article ,rizpah1 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #caa - ,see ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 #ccc1 n4 #cab - ,jahn's ,hebrew ,commonweal?1 p4 #gf4 #cac - ,! life ( ,david admits ( a fivefold division4 7i7 ,8 %eph]d life at ,be?lehem2 7ii7 ,8 c\rti] life ) ,saul at ,gibeah2 7iii7 ,8 life z an outlaw2 7iv7 ,8 ,k+ly life at ,hebron dur+ #g ye>s1 & 7v7 at ,j]usalem dur+ #cc ye>s1 9 all #dj4 ,8 hi/ory w be ev] memorable1 :e!r we reg>d ! "w he a*iev$1 or 8 own p]sonal "*4 7i7 ,8 "w4 8,he _h succe$$ to a k+dom di/ract$ ) civil diss5sion1 environ$ on e side1 or occupi$ by p[]ful & victori\s enemies1 )\t a capital1 almo/ )\t an army1 )\t any bond ( union betwe5 ! tribes4 ,he left a compact & unit$ /ate1 /ret*+ f ! fronti] ( ,egypt to ! foot ( ,lebanon1 f ! ,euphrates to ! sea4 ,he _h cru%$ ! p[] ( ! ,phili/9es1 subdu$ or curb$ all ! adjac5t k+doms2 he _h =m$ a la/+ & important alliance ) ! great city ( ,tyre4 ,he _h organiz$ an imm5se disposable =ce3 e mon? #bd1jjj m51 furni%$ 9 rotation by ! tribes1 appe>$ 9 arms1 & 7 tra9$ z ! /&+ militia ( ! c\ntry4 ,at ! head ( 8 army 7 (fic]s ( consummate exp]i5ce1 &1 :at 0 m highly e/eem$ 9 ! w>f>e ( ! "t1 ( extraord9>y p]sonal activity1 /r5g?1 & val\r#cad40 ,he _h also giv5 especial att5tion to ! managem5t ( public wor%ip1 z ! mo/ efficaci\s means ( promot+ religion & morality1 &1 consequ5tly1 ob$i5ce to ! ,invisible1 ,supreme ,mon>*4 ,! solemn transf] ( ! ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant1 at :i* almo/ all ! p 7 pres5t1 _h made a deep impression on _! m9ds1 & _h awak5$ !m to a s9c]e adoration ( ,jehovah4 ,^! fav\rable dispositions he _h upheld & /r5g!n$ by suitable regulations 9 ! s]vice ( ! prie/s & ,levites1 & especially by ! in/ructive & animat+ ,psalms1 :i* 7 compos$ p>tly by himself1 & p>tly by o!r poets & prophets#cae4 8,9 comp>ison ) ! hymns ( ,david1 ! sacr$ poetry ( all o!r nations s9ks into m$iocrity4 ,!y h embodi$ s exquisitely ! univ]sal language ( religi\s emotion t !y h ent]$1 ) unque/ion$ propriety1 into ! ritual ( ! holi] & m p]fect religion ( ,*ri/4 ,! songs :i* *e]$ ! solitudes ( ! des]t caves ( ,eng$i1 or res\nd$ f ! voice ( ! ,hebrew p z !y w\nd along ! gl5s or ! hill-sides ( ,judea1 h be5 repeat$ = ages 9 almo/ e "p ( ! habitable _w1 9 ! remote/ isl&s ( ! ocean1 among ! =e/s ( ,am]ica or ! s&s ( ,africa#caf40 7ii7 ,8 "*4 ,ob$i5ce to ! ,div9e comm&s 0 ev] ) ,david ! axiom ( 8 life1 & 9 e /ep he took he %ew$ ! greate/ anxiety to act z ,god's s]vant 7#b ,sam4 ii4 #a2 #a ,sam4 xxiii4 #b1 #d74 ,all deliv]ance f dang]1 & all victories f fir/ to la/1 he ascrib$ to ! ,div9e aid1 & nei!r 9 ! h\r ( dang]1 nor ! m try+ h\r ( prosp]ity1 did he g aft] 8/range gods10 or introduce any idolatr\s rites4 ,x 01 probably1 to ?is feature ( 8 adm9i/ration t ,god ref]r$1 :5 ,he describ$ him z a man aft] ,8 own he>t 7#a ,sam4 xiii4 #ad1 ,comp4 ,acts xiii4 #bb71 r ?an to 8 private virtues4 ,& yet ^! 7 ( no mean ord]4 8,%eph]d1 soldi]1 poet1 k+1 ! romantic fri5d1 ! *ivalr\s lead]1 ! devot$ fa!r10 he 0 em95t alike = 8 exalt$ piety1 & 8 noble patriotism4 8,dur+ a w> ( sev5 ye>s he nev] lift$ 8 sword aga9/ a subject1 & at ! end ( x he puni%$ no rebels1 & rememb]$ no (f5ce b ! murd] ( 8 rival 7#b ,sam4 iv4 #aj-ab740 ,! adult]y ) ,ba?-%eba1 ! murd] ( ,uriah1 ! numb]+ ( ! p1 ) a view1 probably1 to =eign conque/s1 are ! deep blots on 8 fame1 & ! *ief in/ances 9 :i* he =got alike himself & 8 ,god4 8,& yet :5 we look at ! piety ( 8 y\?1 ! dep? ( 8 contrition1 ! /r5g? ( 8 fai?1 ! f]v\r ( 8 devotion1 ! l(t9ess & v>iety ( 8 g5ius1 ! l>g5ess & w>m? ( 8 he>t1 8 em95t val\r 9 any age ( w>riors1 8 ju/ice & wisdom z a rul]1 &1 above all1 8 adh]5ce to ! wor%ip & w ( ,god1 we may well reg>d him z a model ( k+ly au?ority & spiritual ob$i5ce#cag40 ,moreov]1 n only 0 he ! ance/or ( ,*ri/ aft] ! fle%1 n only 0 ! bless+ ( ! ,promise expressly transf]r$ to 8 family1 b 9 8 humiliation & exaltation1 z ! k+ ( ! p ( ,god1 & z ! vanqui%] ( hea!n nations1 he 0 a type ( ,,him ^: com+ he =etold 9 _m ( ! ,psalms1 & :o is n call$ ! son ( ,abraham1 or ( ,jacob1 or ( ,moses1 b ! 8,son ( ,david40 ,kurtz's ,sacr$ ,hi/ory1 p4 #ahi2 ,article ,david1 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cad - ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #cje4 #cae - ,jahn's ,hebrew ,commonweal?1 p4 #ge4 #caf - ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #cjg4 #cag - ,angus1 ,bible ,h&book1 p4 #dcg2 ,jahn's ,hebrew ,commonweal?1 p4 #gf2 ,*&l]'s ,life ( ,david1 pp4 #ehb-ehg4 #cah - ,see ,table ( ,weights & ,measures 9 ! ,app5dix1 pp4 #dib1 #dic4 8,ea* c\ntry ne$$ :at ! o!r c\ld supply4 ,! :eat ( ! pla9s ( ,galilee & ! oil ( ! hill-c\ntry ( ,judah ma9ta9$ ! royal h\sehold ( ,hiram 7,comp4 ,acts xii4 #bj72 ! skill ( ! ,phnician arti/s suppli$ ! want ( x among ! ,israelites40,k5rick's ,phnicia1 p4 #cee4 #cai - ,see p4 #cdf4 ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #caa4 #cbj - ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #cae4 #cba - 8,^! successive t]races 7 an imitation ( ! ,assyrian /yle ( ar*itecture1 :i* at ?is "t prevail$ m or less all ov] ,syria1 & p>ticul>ly at ,tyre40 ,lew9's ,j]usalem1 p4 #bee2 ,art4 ,palace 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cbb - ,! *ief ar*itect ( ! ,temple 0 ,hiram 7#a ,k4 vii4 #ac1 #dj71 call$ also ,huram 9 #b ,*r4 ii4 #ac2 iv4 #aa1 #af1 an ,israelite on 8 "m's side1 ( ! tribe ( ,dan or ,naphtali1 by bir? a ,tyrian4 #cbc - ,9 #b ,*ron4 iii4 #d1 ! height is said to h be5 #abj cubits4 ,see ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 p4 #cac4 #cbd - ,see p4 #abb4 #cbe - 8,su* a copi\s use ( gold 0 a practice kn[n to ! ,phnicians1 ! ,assyrians1 & ! ,babylonians40 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #ajg4 #cbf - ,! functions ( ! prie/s & ,levites _h already be5 duly arrang$ by ,david4 7i7 ,! ,prie/s 7 divid$ into #bd c\rses 7#a ,*r4 xxiv4 #a-ai2 #b ,*r4 xxiii4 #h2 ,luke i4 #e71 ea* ( :i* s]v$ 9 rotation = "o week1 ! special s]vices ( ! week be+ assign$ by lot 7,luke i4 #i74 7ii7 ,( ! ,levites #bd1jjj 7 ov] ! "w ( ! temple2 #f1jjj 7 (fic]s & judges2 #d1jjj 7 port]s or s5tries1 & z su* bore arms 7#a ,*r4 ix4 #ai2 #b ,*r4 xxxi4 #b72 #d1jjj =m$ ! *oir ( s+]s & musicians4 ,see ,arts4 ,prie/s & ,levites 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cbg - ,comp4 ,psalms xxiv1 xlvii1 xcvii1 xcviii1 cvi4 #cbh - ,see p4 #aec4 #cbi - ,s call$ f its c$> pill>s4 ,simil>ly ! halls ( ! ,nimr\d palace 87 support$ by r[s ( pill>s1 n ( /one1 b ( wood1 & ! ,hall ( ,lebanon 0 support$ by #c r[s ( c$> pill>s1 #ae 9 a r[1 mak+ #de 9 ! :ole40 ,lew9's ,j]usalem1 p4 #bgj4 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #ajf4 #ccj - ,baala? 0 a t[n ( ,dan ne> ! ,phili/9e pla94 ,= ! two ,be?-horons1 see p4 #bab4 8,! importance ( ! road on :i* ! two ,be?-horons are situat$1 ! ma9 approa* to ! int]ior ( ! c\ntry f ! ho/ile di/ricts on bo? sides ( ,pale/9e,phili/ia & ,egypt on ! we/1 ,moab & ,ammon on ! ea/at once expla9s & ju/ifies ! frequ5t =tification ( ^! t[ns at diff]5t p]iods ( ! hi/ory4 ,?is road is /ill1 z 9 anci5t times1 ! great road ( communication & heavy transport betwe5 ,j]usalem & ! sea-coa/40 ,rob9son's ,bibl4 ,res4 ,,ii4 #beb4 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,art4 ,be?-horon4 #cca - ,! exact site ( ,gez] has n be5 f\nd1 b x mu/ h be5 betwe5 ! l[] ,be?-horon & ! sea1 on ! regul> coa/-road ( communication ) ,egypt4 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 #ccb - ,= ,hazor see pp4 #bja1 #bad4 ,= ,megiddo 7n[ el-,lejjn71 see p4 #bdj4 ,x 0 a pr9cipal /ation on ! c>avan r\te f ,egypt to ,damascus1 8& = a long :ile possess$ a l>ge khan1 m5tion$ by ,maundrell & _m travell]s aft] him40 ,van de ,velde1 ,i4 #cec4 #ccc - ,tiphsah 7 1 8a =d071 ! ,?apsacus ( ! ,greeks & ,romans1 8mu/ h be5 a place ( consid]able trade1 ! l&-traffic betwe5 ! ,ea/ & ,we/ pass+ ?r\gh x1 fir/ on acc\nt ( its =dway 7:i* 0 ! l[e/ ^u ! ,euphrates71 & !n on acc\nt ( its bridge1 :ile x 0 likewise ! po9t :]e goods 7 bo? emb>k$ = transport d[n ! /ream1 & also disemb>k$ f boats :i* _h come up to x1 to be convey$ on to _! f9al de/9ation by l&40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #ccd - 8,a region v>i\sly id5tifi$ ) 7i7 ! s\? ( ,arabia1 7ii7 ,s(ala on ! coa/ ( ,africa opposite to ,madagasc>1 & 7iii7 ,india2 ! fir/ 0 probably its locality1 ?\gh ! ,jewi% fleets may also h visit$ ,india40 ,k5rick's ,phnicia1 p4 #ceg4 #cce - ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #cbb4 8,not)/&+ ! long export ( silv] f ! m9es ( ,t>tessus by ! ,phnicians1 :o drew f !m ! weal? by :i* !y f\nd$ s _m p[]ful colonies1 ! ,c>?ag9ians1 :o succe$$ ! ,phnicians 9 _! possession1 d]iv$ f !m ! rev5ues by :i* !y 7 enabl$ to pay _! m]c5>y armies4 ,ev5 9 ! ,roman times #dj1jjj m5 7 employ$ z m9]s )9 a circuit ( #djj /adia ne> ,c>?ag5a1 & ! work+s yield$ a rev5ue to ! republic ( #bj1ejj dra*mas daily40 ,k5rick's ,phnicia1 p4 #baa4 #ccf - 8,! ,palace ( ,solomon 0 bel[ ! ,temple ,plat=m1 & 9 lay+ ! solid f\ndations ( ,millo1 provision _h be5 made = a d\ble passage f ! ,palace to ! ,temple1 ab\t #bej ft4 long & #db ft4 wide1 =m$ ( bevell$ /ones1 & ris+ by a g5tle incl9e to "o ( ! gates ( ! ,inn] ,temple4 ,?is m>vell\s subt]ranean approa*1 impregnable f its nature to ! ravages ( "t1 /ill rema9s1 ?\gh pa9fully disfigur$2 x is call$ to ?is day ! ,temple ( ,solomon40 ,lew9's ,j]usalem1 p4 #bgj4 #ccg - ,see ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #cbf-cbh2 ,art4 ,solomon 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,jahn's ,hebrew ,commonweal?1 #gh1 #gi2 ,kitto's ,daily ,bible ,illu/rations1 ,,iv4 #abg-acb4 #cch - ,see p4 #bed4 #cci - ,! disunion ( ! k+dom ( ,solomon1 ?\gh app>5tly sudd51 _h be5 br\ght ab\t by _m pre-dispos+ causes4 ,f ! e>lie/ p]iod !re _h be5 a jeal\s rivalry betwe5 ! p[]ful tribes ( ,ephraim & ,judah1 l t betwe5 ! h\ses ( ,york & ,lanca/] 9 our own hi/ory4 ,= upw>ds ( #djj ye>s ! lead]%ip ( ! nation _h be5 practically 9 ! h&s ( ,ephraim4 ,f ?is tribe _h come ! great h]o ,jo%ua2 to x belong$1 at lea/ by 8 place ( bir?1 ! great prophet ,samuel2 & ?\gh f 8little ,b5jam90 _h come ! fir/ k+1 yet h]$it>y ties z well z geographical position _h unit$ x to ! h\se ( ,joseph4 ,)9 ! b\nd>ies1 moreov]1 ( ,ephraim _h be5 ! sanctu>ies ( ,%e*em & ,%iloh1 :i* w\ld naturally make x ! resort ( numb]s f all p>ts ( ! c\ntry4 ,h5ce ! _s ( jeal\sy ?is tribe 0 ev] ready to ev9ce if any exploit 0 p]=m$ or advantage ga9$ 9 :i* x _h n ! lion's %>e4 ,h5ce its compla9ts aga9/ ,gideon#cdj1 aga9/ ,jeph?ah#cda1 aga9/ ,david#cdb4 ,b its influ5ce1 hi!rto s great1 began to wane :5 ! victories ( ! latt] pr9ce exalt$ ! tribe ( ,judah to its pr\d pre-em95ce4 ,= sev5 ye>s ,ephraim support$ ,i%bo%e?'s rival ?rone at ,mahanaim1 b :5 he di$1 & ,david captur$ ,jebus1 gave to ! nation a =tress & a capital1 & transf]r$ ?i!r ! ,tab]nacle1 ! glories ( ,%e*em & ( ,%iloh began to vani% away4 ,= a "t ,david's p]sonal influ5ce pres]v$ ! semblance ( union1 & _m ,ephraimites 7 9 high fav\r ab\t 8 p]son 7#a ,*r4 xii4 #cj2 xxvii4 #aj1 #ad71 b ! re/oration ( ! k+ aft] ! rebellion ( ,absalom 0 ! signal = an outbur/ ( ! old rivalry1 :i* well-nigh precipitat$ a disruption 7#b ,sam4 xx4 #a71 & :5 ! sm\ld]+ feel+s ( jeal\sy 7 fann$ into exasp]ation by ! oppressive taxation ( ,solomon & ! insane folly ( 8 son1 a lead] only 0 requir$1 l ,j]oboam1 to make ! sep>ation complete4 ,see ,blunt's ,script4 ,co9cid4 #afd-age4 #cdj - ,see p4 #bdi4 #cda - ,see p4 #beg4 #cdb - ,see p4 #cdb4 #cdc - 8,! :ole area ( ,pale/9e 0 ne>ly equal to t ( ! k+dom ( ,holl& 7#ac1faj sq4 m471 or r m ?an t ( ! #f nor!rn c\nties ( ,engl& 7#ac1acf sq4 m474 ,! k+dom ( ,judah 0 r less ?an ,nor?umb]l&1 ,durham1 & ,we/morel& 7#c1fhc sq4 m472 ! k+dom ( ,israel 0 v ne>ly z l>ge z ,york%ire1 ,lanca%ire1 & ,cumb]l& 7#i1dec sq4 m4740 ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,article ,k+dom ( ,israel4 #cdd - ,see p4 #bej4 #cde - ,see p4 #ceh1 n4 #cdf - ,! mon? ( ! ,v9tage 9 ,nor!rn ,pale/9e4 ,see ! ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #cdg - 8,?is success is f\nd to h be5 commemorat$ by ,%i%ak on ! outside ( ! great temple ( ,k>nak2 & "h 9 a long li/ ( captur$ t[ns & di/ricts1 :i* ,%i%ak boa/s ( hav+ add$ to 8 dom9ions1 occurs ! #8,mel*i ,yuda1' or k+dom ( ,judah1 ! conque/ ( :i* by ?is k+ is ?us di/9ctly notic$ 9 ! ,egyptian records40 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #abf2 ,h]od4 ,,ii4 p4 #cgf4 #cdh - ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #abg4 #cdi - ,hadad or ,adad 0 a ,syrian god1 probably ! sun1 /ill wor%ipp$ at ,damascus 9 ! "t ( ,josephus 7,ant4 ,,ix4 #d1 #f71 & f x sev]al ,syrian names are d]iv$1 z ,hadadez]1 i4e4 ,hadad has help$1 ,b5-,hadad1 wor%ipp] ( ,hadad4 #cej - 8,9 ! t]ritory ( ,ephraim1 ! f]tile pla9s & to a c]ta9 ext5t wood$ hills1 :i* h be5 (t5 notic$ z its *>act]i/ic ornam5ts1 at once gave an op5+ to ! =mation ( p>ks & pleasure-gr\nds simil> to ^? :i* 7 ! #8,p>adises' ( ,assyrian & ,p]sian mon>*s4 ,"o ( ^! 0 ,tirzah 7,tellzah87 ( unkn[n site1 b evid5tly ne> ,%e*em1 & ( prov]bial beauty10 ,cant4 vi4 #d4 ,/anley's ,s4 & ,p4 #bdc4 ,x 80 to ,%e*em :at ,w9dsor is to ,london1 & _h be5 ! seat ( a ,canaaniti% k+ be=e ! conque/ ( ! c\ntry by ! ,israelites0 7,jo%4 xii4 #bd74 ,port]'s ,h&bk4 ,,ii4 #cdh4 #cea - 8,no bett] site = a capital c\ld h be5 select$ 9 ! l5g? & bread? ( ,pale/9e1 comb9+ a /rong position1 ri* environs1 c5tral situation1 & an elevation suffici5t to cat* ! cool heal?y breezes f ! sea40 ,port]'s ,h&book1 ,,ii4 #cde4 8,situat$ on its /eep height1 9 a pla9 itself girt 9 by hills1 x 0 enabl$1 n less promptly ?an ,j]usalem1 to resi/ ! successive assaults made ^u x by ! ,syrian & ,assyrian armies4 ,! fir/ 7 baffl$ altoge!r1 ! second took x only aft] a ?ree ye>s' siege1 t is ?ree times z long z t :i* r$uc$ ,j]usalem0 7#b ,k+s xviii4 #aj74 ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 #bdd4 #ceb - ,! mean+ ( ! expression 8mak+ /reets 9 ,sam>ia10 #a ,k+s xx4 #cd4 #cec - ,i?obalus ,baal ) him1 ,e?baal ) ,baal4 #ced - ,k5rick's ,phnicia1 p4 #cfb4 ,! date ( ,e?baal's reign may be giv5 at ab\t ,b4,c4 #idj-ijh4 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cee - ,see p4 #bai4 #cef - ,see p4 #bef4 #ceg - ,t is1 = #c ye>s & #f mon?s 7,comp4 ,lk4 iv4 #be74 8,! annals ( ,tyre record a dr\ght ( a ye>'s duration 9 ! reign ( ,i?obaal1 :o cont9u$ to reign at ,tyre dur+ a consid]able portion ( ,ahab's reign 9 ,israel40 ,k5rick's ,phnicia1 #cfb2 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 #abh1 #abi4 #ceh - ,c>mel1 ne>ly always f\nd ) ! def9ite article1 ! p>k1 or ! well-wood$ place1 & is fam\s ev5 n[ = its 8imp5etrable bru%wood ( ev]gre5s & oaks40 7,see ,isai4 xxxiii4 #i1 xxxv4 #b2 ,mic4 vii4 #ad2 ,amos i4 #b47 ,?is well-kn[n ridge1 ris+ at ! we/ end ab\t #fjj1 & ! ea/ ab\t #afjj feet above ! sea1 /ret*es f ! ,m$it]ranean inl& a little m ?an #ab miles1 & sep>ates ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon f ! pla9 ( ,%>on4 #cei - ,/anley's ,s4 ,p4 #cec4 8,we desc5d$ to ! ,mohrakah1 or #8place ( sacrifice4' ,x is a glade ov]look+ ! pla91 some:at 9 ! %ape ( an amphi!atre1 & completely %ut 9 on ! nor? by ! well-wood$ cliffs d[n :i* we _h come4 ,no place c\ld be conceiv$ m adapt$ by nature to be t wondr\s battle-field ( tru?4 ,9 front ( ! pr9cipal actors 9 ! sc5e1 ) ! k+ & 8 c\rti]s by _! side1 ! ?\s&s ( ,israel might h be5 ga!r$ on ! l[] slopes1 witnesses ( ! :ole /ruggle to its /up5d\s result40 ,tri/ram's ,holy ,l&1 p4 #aag4 #cfj - ,obta9$ f a neighb\r+ f\nta91 ,josephus ,ant4 ,,viii4 #ac1 #e1 :i* ev5 n[ is f\nd close b5ea? el-,mohrakah 78! burn+071 ! spot po9t$ out z ! sc5e ( ?is ev5t4 8,9 ! upp] "p ( ! amphi!atre to ! left is an anci5t f\nta91 ov]hung by a few magnific5t trees1 among !m a noble specim5 ( ! ,turkey oak4 ,! res]voir ( ! spr+ is /one-built & squ>e1 ab\t #h ft4 deep1 & ! old /eps :i* once desc5d$ to x may /ill be trac$4 ,! wat] is ( "s dep?1 & is p]5nial4 ,?is 0 corroborat$ by ! exi/5ce ( molluscs atta*$ to ! /ones )9 ! ci/]n4 ,9 t ?ree ye>s' dr\ght1 :5 all ! wells 7 dry1 & ! ,ki%on _h fir/ sunk to a /r+ ( pools1 & !n f9ally 0 lo/ altoge!r1 ?is deep & %ad$ spr+ f$ f ! roots ( ,c>mel rema9$40 ,tri/ram's ,holy ,l&1 pp4 #aag1 #aah4 #cfa - 8,imm$iately bel[ ! ,mohrakah1 on ! banks ( ! ,ki%on1 0 a small flat-topp$ gre5 knoll1 #8,tell ,cassis1 ' ! ,m\nd ( ! ,prie/s1 m>k+ 9 its "n ! v spot :]e ,elijah slew ! prophets ( ,baal1 :5 he _h br\ght !m d[n to ! brook ,ki%on40 ,tri/ram's ,holy ,l&1 pp4 #aag1 #aah4 #cfb - 8,?is conduct ( ,elijah1 :5 rightly und]/ood1 0 full ( important in/ruction4 ,z ,god's m9i/] he _h ov]:elm$ ! k+ ) %ame & confusion 9 ! pres5ce ( 8 subjects4 ,! natural t5d5cy ( ?is w\ld be to l[] him 9 _! eyes1 & less5 _! respect = 8 au?ority4 ,x 0 n ! int5tion1 h[ev]1 to weak5 ! gov]nm5t1 nor to enc\rage rebellion4 ,! prophet 01 !re=e1 div9ely direct$ to give a te/imony ( respect & hon\r to ! k+1 z public & /rik+ z f necessity _h be5 ! opposition & rebuke to 8 idolatry4 ,! mode ( do+ hon\r to ,ahab1 by runn+ be=e 8 *>iot1 0 9 accordance ) ! cu/oms ( ! ,ea/1 ev5 to ?is day4 ,i 0 rem9d$ ( ?is incid5t m ?an #bj ye>s ago at ,jaffa1 :5 ,mohamm$ ,aly came to t city ) a l>ge army to quell ! rebellion ( ,pale/9e4 ,! camp 0 on ! s& hills s\? ( ! city1 :ile ,mohamm$ ,aly /opp$ inside ! walls4 ,! (fic]s 7 con/antly go+ & com+1 prec$$ by runn]s1 :o always kept j ahead ( ! horses1 no matt] h[ furi\sly !y 7 ridd52 &1 9 ord] to run ) ! great] ease1 !y n only #8gird$ _! lo9s' v tightly1 b also tuck$ up _! loose g>m5ts "u ! girdle1 le/ !y %\ld be incommod$ by !m4 ,?is1 no d\bt1 did ,elijah40 ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dhe4 ,kitto's ,daily ,bible ,illu/r4 ,,iv4 #bga1 #bgb4 #cfc - ,or r a species ( broom v abundant 9 ! des]t ( ,s9ai1 & capable ( 8af=d+ %ade & protection1 bo? 9 heat & /orm1 to travell]s40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #faa4 #cfd - ,see p4 #bdi4 #cfe - 8,9 ! cunei=m annals ( an ,assyrian k+ we h a v curi\s & valuable confirmation ( ! p[] ( ,damascus at ?is "t( its be+ "u ! rule ( a mon>* nam$ ,b5hadad1 :o 0 at ! head ( a great conf$]acy ( pr9ces1 & :o 0 able to br+ into ! field1 ye> aft] ye>1 va/ armies1 ) :i* he repeat$ly engag$ ! :ole =ce ( ,assyria4 ,we h acc\nts ( ?ree campaigns betwe5 ! ,assyrians on ! "o side1 & ! ,syrians1 ,hittites1 ,hama?ites1 & ,phnicians1 unit$ "u ! comm& ( ,b5hadad1 on ! o!r1 9 :i* ! conte/ is ma9ta9$ ) _s1 ! armies be+ ( a l>ge size1 & _! composition & "* su* z we f9d describ$ 9 ,scripture40 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #acj1 & notes2 ,rawl9son's ,h]od4 ,i4 #dfd1 #dfe4 #cff - 8,probably local gov]nors or magi/rates1 :o took refuge 9 ,sam>ia dur+ ! invasion1 :ile ! #8"y m5' 7 _! att5dants40,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cfg - ,see ,keil on #a ,k4 xx4 #af4 #cfh - ,see ,kitto's ,daily ,bible ,illu/r4 ,,iv4 pp4 #bhf1 #bhg4 #cfi - ,n[ call$ ,fk1 a consid]able village on ! top ( a m\nta9 7,?omson1 p4 #chh71 at ! head ( ! ,wady ,fk1 #f miles ea/ ( ! sea ( ,galilee1 8! great road betwe5 ,damascus1 ,nabl\s1 & ,j]usalem1 /ill pass+ ?r\gh ! village40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cgj - 8,?is trem5d\s de/ruction 0 caus$1 z ,i suppose1 by an e>?quake2 & aft] hav+ se5 ! effects ( ! e>?quake 9 ,saf$ & ,tib]ias1 ,i c easily und]/& ?is n>rative4 ,we are n requir$ to limit ! cata/rophe to ! fall+ ( a s+le wall2 or1 if ?is be insi/$ on1 we h only to suppose t x 0 ! wall ( ! city1 & a little consid]ation w conv9ce any "o famili> ) ,ori5tal =tifications t x might ov]:elm a :ole army4 ,^? ramp>ts 7 v l(ty & massive4 ,an op5 space 0 always left along _! base1 & ?is w\ld be pack$1 f end to end1 by ! remnants ( ,b5hadad's mighty ho/1 & escape f ! fall+ t[]s w\ld be impossible4 ,burckh>dt in=ms u t ! t[n is built r\nd ! base ( a hill1 9 ! %ape ( a cresc5t1 & ?is peculi>ity ( ! site w\ld r5d] ! de/ruction only ! m ext5sive & inevitable40 ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #chi4 #cga - 8,! place ( execution 0 by ! l>ge tank or res]voir1 :i* /ill rema9s on ! slope ( ! hill ( ,sam>ia1 imm$iately outside ! walls40 ,article ,nabo?1 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cgb - 8,n[ ,es-,salt1 situat$ on a hill1 isolat$ to a great ext5t f ! l(ti] m\nta9s r\nd x by deep rav9es on ! ea/ & we/1 :i* unite on ! s\?4 ,probably f its comm&+ position 9 ! t]ritory ( ,gad1 z well z its /r5g?1 x 0 *os5 by ,moses z ! ,city ( ,refuge = t tribe 7,deut4 iv4 #dc2 ,jo%4 xx4 #h2 xxi4 #ch74 ,aft]w>ds x became ! resid5ce ( "o ( ,solomon's commiss>iat (fic]s0 7#a ,k4 iv4 #ac74 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cgc - ,comp4 ,hom]1 ,il4 ,i4 #ajf4 #cgd - ,see p4 #cig1 note4 #cge - ,see p4 #cjg1 note4 #cgf - ,see ,psalm cxxxvi4 #a4 ,comp4 also ,ps4 xlviii4 & xcii41 ,joel iii4 #b1 #ab4 #cgg - ,van de ,velde1 ,,ii4 #cj2 ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #fjf4 ,tekoa 0 =tifi$ by ,rehoboam 7#b ,*r4 xi4 #f71 0 aft]w>ds ! bir?place ( ! prophet ,amos 7,am4 i4 #a71 & gave its "n to ! adjac5t des]t on ! ea/ 7#b ,*r4 xx4 #bj74 ,rob9son1 ,bibl4 ,res4 ,i4 #dhf1 #g4 8,x is rem>kable t ?is is ! usual r\te tak5 9 ! pres5t day by su* pr$atory b&s f ,moab z make incursions into s\!rn ,pale/9e4 ,!y pass r\nd ! s\!rn end ( ! ,dead ,sea1 !n up ! road along its we/]n %ore to ,a9-,jidy1 & !nce t[>ds ,hebron1 ,tekoa1 & ,j]usalem1 z ! prospects ( plund] seem mo/ invit+40 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 #cgh - 8,! "n ( ,b]eikt /ill survives1 atta*$ to ru9s 9 a valley ( ! same "n1 ly+ betwe5 ,tekoa & ! ma9 road f ,be?lehem to ,hebron1 a position correspond+ accurately en\gh ) ! locality ( ! battle z describ$ #b ,*r4 xx40 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 #cgi - 8,x 0 :5 our ,"l & ,8 disciples 7 on _! j\rney ?r\gh ?is v di/rict f ,galilee to ,j]usalem1 & :5 sm>t+ f ! *urli% inhospitality ( "s ,sam>itan villag]s1 tl$ to x by ! di/ant view ( ! heights ( ,c>mel1 or1 p]haps1 by "s traditional "n on ! road! impetu\s zeal ( ,james & ,john1 ! #8sons ( ?und]1' bur/ =?1 ,"l1 wilt ,?\ t we comm& fire to come d[n f heav5 & consume !m1 ev5 z ,elijah did8 ,= ! answ] ( our ,"l to ?is "q see ,lk4 ix4 #ea-ef40 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 #chj - ,see p4 #bjb4 #cha - ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 ,art4 ,eli%a4 ,ev] s9ce ! "t ( ,josephus a l>ge spr+ ,n4 ,w4 ( ! pres5t t[n1 & call$ ,a9-en-,sultn1 has be5 po9t$ out z ! spr+ 9 "q4 #chb - ,see ,keil on #b ,k4 iii4 #bj4 #chc - ,comp>e ! conduct ( ! ,lac$monians 9 ! ,meg>id1 ,?uc4 ,i4 #ajh4 #chd - ,! mod]n ,k]ak lies ab\t #f miles f ,rabba?-,moab1 & "s #aj miles f ! ,dead ,sea4 8,its situation is truly rem>kable4 ,x is built ^u ! top ( a /eep hill1 surr\nd$ on all sides by a deep & n>r[ valley1 :i* aga9 is completely inclos$ by m\nta9s ris+ high] ?an ! t[n1 & ov]look+ x on all sides4 ,x mu/ h be5 f ^! surr\nd+ heights t ! ,israelite sl+]s hurl$ _! volleys ( /ones aft] ! capture ( ! place _h prov$ impossible 7#b ,k4 iii4 #be740 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict41 ,art4 ,kir-,moab4 #che - ,a few ye>s aft] ?is ev5t1 & be=e ! visit ( ,naaman to ,sam>ia 7comp4 #b ,k4 viii4 #d ) #a1 #b1 #c71 9 consequ5ce ( a fam9e pr$ict$ by ,eli%a1 ! ,%unammite retir$ to ! ri* l[ l&s ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,at ! close ( ! de>? %e return$ to h] native place1 to f9d h] h\se & fields 9 ! possession ( a /rang]4 ,!reupon1 ) h] son1 %e repair$ to ,sam>ia1 & z ! k+ 0 li/5+ to ! /ory ( all ! great ?+s :i* ,eli%a _h done1 & especially ! cr[n+ miracle at ,%unem1 %e drew ne>1 0 recognis$ by ,gehazi1 & confirm$ ! wondr\s tale 9 p]son4 ,! k+1 /ruck by ! rem>kable circum/ances1 ord]$ h] l& to be re/or$ to h]1 ) ! value ( ! fruits ( x dur+ h] soj\rn among/ ! ,phili/9es4 8,x is /ill common = ev5 petty %eikhs to confiscate ! prop]ty ( a p]son :o is exil$ = a "t1 or :o moves away tempor>ily f 8 di/rict2 especially is ?is true ( wid[s & orphans1 & ! ,%unammite 0 n[ a wid[40 ,see ,?omson's ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #deh4 #chf - ,^! 7 probably fir/-fruits & p]quisites ( ! prie/s1 see p4 #acd 7a71 ,numb4 xviii4 #h1 #ab2 ,deut4 xviii4 #c1 #d4 #chg - ,n 8"o10 b 8he10 ,naaman1 w5t 9 & told 8 8"l10 ! k+1 #b ,k4 v4 #d1 z 9 ! ,vulgate4 #chh - ,! ,,abana1 ! ( ! ,greeks1 & n[ ! ,b>ada1 0 ! *ief riv] ( ,damascus & fl[$ ?r\gh x1 & 0 ! ma9 s\rce ( its beauty & f]tility1 hav+ ev5 n[ #ad villages & #aej1jjj s\ls dep5d5t on x2 ! ,,ph>p>1 n[ ! ,awaj1 is fur!r f ,damascus1 8a small lively riv]40 ,rob9son1 ,bibl4 ,res4 ,,iii4 #ddh4 #chi - 8,accord+ to ,mov]s 7,phn4 ,i4 #aif1 c47 ,rimmon 0 ! abbreviat$ =m ( ,hadad-,rimmon 7z ,peor ( ,baal-,peor71 ,hadad be+ ! sun-god ( ! ,syrians4 ,comb9+ ?is ) ! pomegranate1 :i* 0 8 symbol1 ,hadad-,rimmon w\ld !n be ! sun-god ( ! late summ]1 :o rip5s ! pomegranate & o!r fruits1 &1 aft] infus+ into !m 8 productive p[]1 dies1 & is m\rn$ ) ! m\rn+ ( ,hadad-rimmon 9 ! valley ( ,megiddon10 ,ze*4 xii4 #aa4 ,smi?'s ,bibl4 ,dict4 #cij - ,see p4 #eh1 & note #dj4 #cia - ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,art4 ,hazael4 #cib - ,! cunei=m inscriptions 8m5tion ,hazael z k+ ( ,damascus imm$iately aft] ,b5-hadad2 & ,jehu is ! fir/ ,israelite k+ m5tion$ by "n on any inscription hi!rto discov]$40 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #aca2 ,lay>d's ,n9eveh1 ,i4 p4 #cif4 #cib;a - 8,! cunei=m inscriptions %[ t t[>ds ! close ( 8 reign ,b5-hadad 0 expos$ to ! assaults ( a great conqu]or1 :o 0 b5t on ext5d+ ! dom9ion ( ,assyria ov] ,syria & ,pale/9e4 ,?ree sev]al attacks appe> to h be5 made by ?is pr9ce ^u ,b5-hadad1 :o1 ?\gh he _h ! support ( ! ,phnicians1 ! ,hittites1 & ! ,hama?ites1 0 unable to (f] any effectual resi/ance to ! ,assyrian arms4 ,8 troops 7 wor/$ 9 sev]al engagem5ts1 & 9 "o ( !m he lo/ z _m z #bj1jjj m54 ,x may h be5 ^! circum/ances :i* enc\rag$ ,hazael to murd] him & seize ! ?rone1 :i* ,eli%a decl>$ w\ld c]ta9ly "o day be 840 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 pp4 #cfa1 #cfb4 #cic - 8,jehu & 8 p>ty c\ld be se5 = at lea/ #f miles1 & !re 0 "t en\gh to s5d mess5g] aft] mess5g] to meet him40 ,?omson1 ,l& & ! ,book1 p4 #dfj4 #cid - ,9 ! ,e4 ,v4 translat$ 8! g>d5-h\se40 ,see ,/anley1 ,s4 & ,p4 p4 #cdi4 ,rob9son places x at ,j5n1 /ill surr\nd$ by ! 8or*>ds0 & 8g>d5s0 :i* gave its anci5t "n4 ,see ,van de ,velde1 ,i4 p4 #cfa4 #cie - ,see p4 #chj4 #cif - ,e/abli%$1 probably1 8at or ne> ! t[n ( ,jabez 9 ,judah 7#a ,*r4 ii4 #ee740 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #cig - ,on ! position ( ?is ,alt> 9 ref]5ce to ! ,holy ,place1 see above1 p4 #abj4 #cih - ,see p4 #bgc4 #cii - ,or #eb ye>s1 if ! ,int]regnum be includ$4 #djj - ,see pp4 #dja & notes #cgfcgh4 #dja - ,f bo? ^! latt] prophets we ga9 sev]al important h9ts respect+ ! moral condition ( ! k+dom ( ,israel at ?is "t4 ,! calf-wor%ip 0 celebrat$ ) all its =m] spl5d\r at ,be!l1 :i* 0 ! site ( ! royal sanctu>y 7,am4 vii4 #ac71 :ile ! nation 0 di/+ui%$ = lic5ti\sness1 drunk5ness1 & oppression ( ! poor & ne$y 7,am4 ii4 #g1 #h1 iv4 #a2 ,hos4 i4 #b1 iv4 #ab-ad1 xiii4 #f74 ,see ,dr ,pusey's ,introduction to ,hosea4 #djb - ,see p4 #aeg4 #djc - ,see p4 #cfb4 #djd - ,9 our ,v]sion ! date ( ?is visit is plac$ 9 ,b4,c4 #hfj4 ,o!rs w\ld place x 9 ! lat] "p ( ! reign ( ,j]oboam ,,ii41 or ab\t ,b4,c4 #ghj2 ,rawl9son ev5 lat]1 ,b4,c4 #gfj-gej1 dur+ a tempor>y depression ( ! ,assyrian p[]2 see ! ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 pp4 #cij-cib1 & notes4 #dje - ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,vol4 ,,ii4 p4 #cia4 #djf - 8,!re is a rem>kable p>allel to ?is 9 a ,p]sian practice m5tion$ by ,h]odotus1 ,,ix4 #bd4 ,9 ! m\rn+ = ,masi/ius1 a little be=e ! battle ( ,plata1 ! ,p]sian troops n only %av$ (f _! own hair1 b simil>ly disfigur$ _! horses & _! bea/s ( burd540 ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 #bgf1 note4 #djg - ,see ,kiel 9 loc41 & ,art4 ,m5ahem 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #djh - ,call$ 9 ! ,septuag9t ,phal* or ,phals1 & 9 ! ,assyrian records ,phal-lukha & ,iva-lu%2 ! annals ( ?is mon>* are scanty2 b 89 ! mo/ important record we possess ( 8 reign1 !re is a notice ( 8 hav+ tak5 tribute f ,be?-,khumri1 or ,sam>ia1 z well z f ,tyre1 ,sidon1 ,damascus1 ,iduma1 & ,phili/ia40 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #acc4 #dji - ,?is 0 ! occasion ( ! important prophecy ( ,isaiah vii4 #a-af4 #daj - ,?is 0 ! fir/ captivity ( any consid]able portion ( ,israel4 ,see ,map4 ,! captives 7 locat$ 9 ,upp] ,mesopotamia on ! afflu5ts ( ! ,bilikh & ! ,khab\r1 f ab\t ,h>an to ,nisibis1 ! ,gozan ( ,scripture4 ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 #cih4 #daa - ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 #dbc2 ,h]odotus1 ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #dgc4 ,see ,*ron4 ,table 9 ! ,app5dix1 p4 #dhh4 #dab - 8,x has be5 usual to ascribe ! capture ( ,sam>ia to ,%almanes]2 & ?is is c]ta9ly ! impression :i* ! ,scriptural n>rative leaves4 ,b ! ass]tion is n made expressly 7comp4 #b ,k4 xvii4 #c1 & xviii4 #aj71 & if we may tru/ ! direct /atem5t ( ,s>gon1 ! successor ( ,%almanes] ^u ! ?rone1 we mu/ consid] t he1 & n ,%almanes]1 0 ! actual captor ( ! city4 ,s>gon relates t he took ,sam>ia 9 8 fir/ ye>1 ,b4,c4 #gba1 & c>ri$ into captivity #bg1bhj families4 ,x w\ld appe>1 !re=e1 t ,%almanes] di$1 or 0 depos$1 :ile ,ho%ea /ill held out1 & t ! f9al captivity ( ,israel fell into ! reign ( 8 successor40 ,rawl9son's ,hdtus4 ,i4 #dgb4 ,no k+ employ$ s g5]ally or on s l>ge a scale1 ! practice ( :olesale deportation ( 8 subjects z ,s>gon4 ,see ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 p4 #dbc4 #dac - 8,z ,gaza 9 ,greek became ,cadytis1 ,a*zib ,ecdippa s ,m'gzan became ,mygdonia40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #dad - ,see ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,art4 ,nehu%tan4 #dae - ,see ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #daf - ,k5rick's ,phnicia1 p4 #cgh2 ,five ,great ,mon4 ,,ii4 #dje4 #dag - ,or p]haps ! #bg?1 ,b4,c4 #gjj2 see ,rawl9son's ,hdtus4 ,i4 #dgi n4 #dah - ,! r\te ( ! ,assyrians may be trac$ 9 ! vivid language ( ,isai4 x4 #bh-cd4 ,! annals ( ,s5na*]ib conta9 a full acc\nt ( ?is campaign2 see ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 pp4 #adb1 #adc2 ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 p4 #dbe4 #dai - 8,prop]ly a r+1 su* z 9 our c\ntry is plac$ ?r\gh ! nose ( a bull1 & simil>ly us$ 9 ! ,ea/ = lead+ ab\t lions & o!r animals1 z also prison]s1 z 9 ! case ( ,manasseh 7#b ,*r4 xxxiii4 #aa2 ,a4,v4 9 ! ?orns74 ,see ,isai4 xxxvii4 #bi2 ,ezek4 xxix4 #d1 xxxviii4 #d40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #dbj - ,see = ! view "h tak51 ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,vol4 ,,ii4 p4 #ddb2 ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #adc4 #dba - ,! ,egyptians naturally ascrib$ _! deliv]ance to ! int]position ( _! own gods4 ,rawl9son's ,hdtus4 ,vol4 ,,ii4 p4 #ada4 #dbb - ,five ,great ,mon4 ,vol4 ,,ii4 p4 #dde2 comp4 #b ,k4 xix4 #cf4 #dbc - ,9 ! op9ion ( "s1 ,hezekiah's illness prec$$ ! fir/ invasion ( ,s5na*]ib by sev]al ye>s1 & ,m]oda*-,baladan's visit is plac$ by !m ab\t ! ye> ,b4,c4 #gac1 ! #ad? ( ,hezekiah 7,comp4 #b ,k4 xx4 #f2 ,is4 xxxviii4 #e74 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,rawl9son's ,hdtus4 ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #dgi n4 #dbd - 8,f ! "t ( ,s>gon1 ,m]oda*-,baladan & 8 family 7 ! *ampions ( ,babylonian indep5d5ce1 & head$ ! popul> p>ty 9 resi/+ ! ,assyrian mon>*s40 8,! real object ( ! mission 0 mo/ likely to effect a league betwe5 ,babylon1 ,judea1 & ,egypt 7,is4 xx4 #e1 #f71 9 ord] to *eck ! gr[+ p[] ( ! ,assyrians4 ,hezekiah's exhibition ( #8all 8 preci\s ?+s' w\ld ?us h be5 n a m]e display1 b a mode ( satisfy+ ! ,babylonian ambassadors ( 8 ability to support ! exp5ses ( a w>40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,rawl9son's ,h]od4 ,i4 #ejc4 #dbe - ,see ,blunt's ,scriptural ,co9cid5ces1 ,pt4 ,,iii4 #e4 #dbf - ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,art4 ,manasseh2 & see p4 #dcf4 #dbg - ,comp4 ,heb4 xi4 #cg3 b see ,art4 ,isaiah 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #dbh - ,ei!r %ortly be=e or aft] ?is visit to ,j]usalem1 ,es>haddon invad$ ,egypt1 defeat$ ,tirhakah1 took 8 capital1 & became ma/] ( ! c\ntry z f> z ,!bes or ,diospolis1 ! ,no or ,no-,amon ( ,scripture4 ,rawl9son1 ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 p4 #dge4 #dbi - 8,"o is greatly surpris$ at fir/ he>+ t ! g5]als ( an ,assyrian k+1 on captur+ a rebel1 c>ri$ him to ,babylon in/ead ( ,n9eveh4 #8,:at has a k+ ( ,assyria to d ) ,babylon8' "o naturally asks4 ,! reply is1 t ,es>haddon1 & he only ( all ! ,assyrian k+s1 actually 0 k+ ( ,babylon2 t he built a palace1 & occasionally held 8 c\rt !re1 & t consequ5tly a captive 0 z likely to be br\ght to him at t city z at ! metropolis ( ,assyria-,prop]40 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #ade1 & ,hdtus4 ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #dhb4 #dcj - ,aft] ! example ( ,s>gon1 ,es>haddon 8ga!r$ m5 f ,babylon1 ,or*o1 ,susa1 ,elymais1 ,p]sia1 & o!r neighb\r+ regions1 & entru/+ !m to an (fic] ( high rank1 #8! great & noble ,asnapp]1' _h !m convey$ to ,pale/9e & settl$ ov] ! :ole c\ntry1 :i* until ?is "t mu/ h be5 some:at ?9ly peopl$40 ,comp4 ,ezra iv4 #b1 #i1 #aj2 ,rawl9son's ,five ,great ,mon>*ies1 ,,ii4 p4 #dgg4 #dca - ,see p4 #cgb4 #dcb - ,p>tly f diss5sions ) ! ,m$es 7,b4,c4 #fcd-fjc71 :o 7 attempt+ to seize ! dom9ion ov] ! ,ea/1 b /ill m 9 consequ5ce ( ! great ,scy?ian invasion1 ab\t ,b4,c4 #fcj1 describ$ by ,h]odotus 7,i4 civ4-cvi471 ,assyria _h be5 greatly weak5$1 h] cities be+ desolat$1 & h] palaces dismantl$ or de/roy$4 ,^! ,scy?ian hordes p5etrat$ into ,pale/9e z f> z ,a%dod1 b 7 repuls$ by ,psammeti*us1 & on _! return a portion1 probably attract$ by ! situation ( ,be?-%an 7,see p4 #cac71 settl$ !re1 :5ce its ,greek "n ,scy?opolis1 8! city ( ! ,scy?ians40 ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #cia2 ,rawl9son's ,h]od4 ,vol4 ,i4 #dhe1 ,five ,gt4 ,mon4 ,,ii4 #eab4 #dcc - ,call$ by ,mane?o ,ne*ao1 by ,h]odotus 1 on ! monum5ts ,neku1 ! son & successor ( ! fir/ ,psammeti*us4 ,8 defeat ( ! ,syrians 9 a great battle is m5tion$ by ,h]od4 ,,ii4 #aei1 & is said to h tak5 place at ,magdlus 7 ,migdal-el1 9 ! tribe ( ,naphtali1 ,jo%4 xix4 #ch71 :i* is id5tifi$ ) ! ,magdala ( ,matt4 xv4 #ci1 probably 9 consequ5ce ( a confusion betwe5 ?is "n & ,megiddo4 ,rawl9son's ,h]od4 ,,ii4 #bdf n4 #dcd - ,n ! classical ,circesium1 b high] up ! ,euphrates1 8occupy+ ne>ly ! site ( ! lat] ,mabog1 or ,hi]apolis40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,dict4 ,geog4 ,art4 ,hi]apolis4 #dce - 8,at ! upp] end ( ! valley ( ,lebanon1 "s #ce miles beyond ,baalbec1 & ab\t #aj days' j\rney f ,j]usalem10 on ! great road betwe5 ,pale/9e & ,babylonia4 ,describ+ ! advantages ( its position1 ,dr ,rob9son says t x lies 8on ! banks ( a m\nta9-/ream 9 ! mid/ ( a va/ & f]tile pla91 yield+ ! mo/ abundant supplies ( =age4 ,f ?is po9t ! roads 7 op5 ei!r by ,aleppo & ! ,euphrates to ,n9eveh1 or by ,palmyra to ,babylon 444 by ! end ( ,lebanon & ! coa/ to ,pale/9e & ,egypt1 or ?r\gh ! ,bka & ! ,jordan valley to ! c5tre ( ! ,holy ,l&40 ,rob9son's ,bib4 ,res4 ,,iii4 #ede4 #dcf - ,= ! moral & religi\s degradation ( ! c\ntry at ?is p]iod1 see ,j]4 xix42 ,ezek4 viii42 = ! k+'s v9dictive p]secution ( righte\s prophets1 ,j]4 xxvi42 = 8 impiety 9 cutt+ up ! roll conta9+ ,j]emiah's prophecy1 ,j]4 xxxvi42 = 8 luxury & tyranny1 z also 8 selfi%ness 9 build+ spl5did palaces :ile 8 k+dom 0 s impov]i%$1 ,j]4 xxii4 #ac-ag4 #dcg - ,9 #b ,k4 xxiv4 #ad1 #af1 ! numb]s are giv5 z #g1jjj soldi]s1 #a1jjj artific]s & smi?s1 & #b1jjj o!rs1 ^: occupation is n m5tion$4 #dch - ,rawl9son's ,h]od4 ,vol4 ,i4 #eae4 ,= ! prophecies ( ,j]emiah dur+ ! reign ( ,z$ekiah1 see *aps4 xxi4 xxiv4 xxvii4 #ab-bb1 xxviii4 xxix4 xxxii4 xxxiii4 xxxiv4 xxxvii4 xxviii4 #dci - ,?us 7 fulfill$ ! app>5tly contradictory prophecies 9 ,j]4 xxxii4 #d1 & ,ezek4 xii4 #ac4 #ddj - ,or ,mizpah4 ,= notices ( ?is place on previ\s occasions1 see pp4 #bgb1 #bhj1 #cge4 #dda - ,be=e pass+ on1 a few rem>ks may "h be subjo9$ respect+ ! k+doms ( ,judah & ,israel1 :i* n[ came to an end4 ,i4 ,_! respective duration4 ,! k+dom ( ,israel la/$ f ,b4,c4 #ige to ,b4,c4 #gba1 or #bed ye>s4 ,! k+dom ( ,judah la/$ f ,b4,c4 #ige to ,b4,c4 #ehh1 or #chg ye>s1 ?us outliv+ h] m popul\s & p[]ful rival by #acc ye>s4 ,,ii4 ,_! mutual relations4 ,^!1 z we h se51 7 dictat$ by ?ree diff]5t l9es ( policy3 7i7 ,mutual animosity f ,b4,c4 #ige-iah4 ,! fir/ ?ree k+s ( ,judah1 ,rehoboam1 ,abijah1 & ,asa1 p]si/$ 9 ! hope ( rega9+ _! au?ority ov] ! ,t5 ,tribes1 & = ne>ly #fj ye>s !re 0 w> betwe5 ! two k+doms4 7ii7 ,close alliance1 & unit$ ho/ility to ,syria1 ,b4,c4 #iah-hhd4 ,) ! accession ( ,jeho%aphat !re sprang up an alliance betwe5 ! two k+doms1 cem5t$ by int]m>riage1 & prompt$ probably by ! necessity ( jo9t action 9 resi/+ ! encroa*+ p[] ( ,syria4 7iii7 ,fre% animosity1 & ! gradual decl9e ( bo? k+doms be=e ! advanc+ p[] ( ! ,assyrian ,empire1 ,b4,c4 #hhd-ehh4 ,! alliance betwe5 ! k+doms 0 rudely %att]$ by ! accession ( ,jehu to ! ?rone ( ,israel4 ,he put ,ahaziah to dea?1 & ! ho/ility ?us begun rea*$ its highe/ pit* "u ,amaziah1 ,jehoa%1 & ,pekah4 ,,iii4 ,_! contra/s4 #a4 ,9 ! k+dom ( ,judah1 7a7 ,!re 0 always a fix$ capital & a v5]at$ c5tre ( religion2 7b7 ! army 0 always subord9ate2 7c7 ! succession 0 int]rupt$ by no revolution2 7d7 ! prie/s rema9$ fai?ful to ! cr[n4 #b4 ,9 ! k+dom ( ,israel1 7a7 ,!re 0 no fix$ capital1 & no real religi\s c5tre2 7b7 ! army 0 (t5 insubord9ate2 7c7 ! succession 0 con/antly int]rupt$1 s t out ( #ai k+s !re 7 no less ?an #i dyna/ies1 ea* u%]$ 9 by a revolution2 7d7 ! au?oriz$ prie/s left ! k+dom 9 a body1 & ! prie/hood e/abli%$ by ,j]oboam _h no ,div9e sanction & no promise2 x 0 corrupt 9 its v s\rce4 ,h5ce 9 ! k+dom ( ,israel ! prophets 7 ! regul> m9i/]s ( ,god1 &1 especially dur+ ! second ( ! two p]iods above m5tion$1 _! m9i/ry 0 di/+ui%$ by f> m extraord9>y ev5ts ?an 9 ! k+dom ( ,judah1 ^: annals (f] no prophetical de$s l ^? ( ,elijah & ,eli%a4 ,see ,arts4 ,k+dom ( ,judah & ,israel 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict42 ,jahn's ,hebrew ,commonweal?4 ,= ! ,table ( ,k+s & ,prophets1 see ! ,app5dix4 #ddb - ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 #djg1 #djh4 #ddc - ,see ,jahn's ,hebrew ,commonweal?1 pp4 #aab1 #aac4 #ddd - ,! ,psalms :i* appe> to belong to ?is p]iod are1 ,psls4 x4 xiii4-xv4 xxv4-xxvii4 xxxvi4 xxxvii4 xlix4 l4 liii4 lxvii4 lxxvii4 lxxx4 lxxxviii4 lxxxix4 xcii4 xciii4 cxxiii4 cxxx4 cxxxvii4 #dde - ,see p4 #deb4 #ddf - ,see p4 #ddi4 #ddg - ,an int]pretation n[ g5]ally und]/ood to indicate 7i7 ! ,*aldean1 7ii7 ,m$o-,p]sian1 7iii7 ,mac$onian1 & 7iv7 ,roman empires1 :i* la/ gives way to 7v7 ! k+dom ( ,messiah4 #ddh - ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 notes1 p4 #dci2 ,h]od4 ,vol4 ,i4 pp4 #fbh1 #fbi4 #ddi - ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,art4 ,nebu*adnezz>4 ,dr ,pusey1 on ! o!r h&1 writes1 8,:e!r ! image 0 =m$ 9 rem9isc5ce ( t emblem ( human might1 :i* ,nebu*adnezz> _h se5 9 8 dream1 & ( :i* ! head 0 decl>$ to repres5t himself1 or :e!r x 0 himself :om he int5d$ to be wor%ipp$ 9 x1 x 0 pla9ly "s te/ ( allegiance requir$ ( all peoples1 nations1 & languages1 9 8 :ole empire40 ,lectures on ,daniel1 p4 #ddj4 #dej - ,ibid4 p4 #ddb1 & ! note4 #dea - ,along ! %ores ( ! ,p]sian ,gulf4 ,rawl9son's ,h]od4 ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #eac4 #deb - ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #afj & notes2 ,h]od4 ,vol4 ,i4 pp4 #eab1 #eac2 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict41 ,art4 ,nebu*adnezz>4 #dec - 8,i h exam9$10 says ,sir ,h4 ,rawl9son1 8! bricks 9 situ1 belong+ p]haps to a hundr$ diff]5t t[ns & cities 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ,baghdad1 & ,i nev] f\nd any o!r leg5d ?an t ( ,nebu*adnezz>1 son ( ,nabopolass>1 k+ ( ,babylon40 ,n9e-t5?s ( ! bricks amid/ ! ru9s ( ,babylon are /amp$ ) 8 "n4 ,comp>e 8 own words z record$ 9 ,dan4 iv4 #cj3 8,is n ?is great ,babylon1 :i* ,i h built80 #ded - ,probably :at ! ,greeks call$ ,lycan?ropy 71 :]e9 ! suff]] fancies himself a bea/1 quits ! haunts ( m51 & leads ! life ( a bea/4 ,= in/ances & details1 see ,dr ,pusey's ,lectures on ,daniel1 pp4 #dbe-dce2 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #afe2 ,h]od4 ,vol4 ,i4 p4 #eaf4 #dee - ,a sickness ( ?is mon>* is m5tion$ by ,b]osus1 & 9 ! 8,/&>d ,inscription0 ( ,nebu*adnezz> he himself appe>s to allude to ?is my/]i\s passage ( 8 life3 ,= f\r ye>s 444 ! seat ( my k+dom 444 did n rejoice my he>t1 9 all my dom9ions ,i did n build a high place ( p[]1 ! preci\s treasures ( my k+dom ,i did n lay up4 ,9 ,babylon1 build+s = myself & = ! hon\r ( my k+dom ,i did n lay out4 ,9 ! wor%ip ( ,m]oda*1 my "l1 ! joy ( my he>t1 9 ,babylon ! city ( 8 sov]eignty1 & ! seat ( my empire1 ,i did n s+ 8 praises1 ,i did n furni% 8 alt>s ) victims1 nor did ,i cle> out ! canals4 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #aff1 & notes4 #def - ,nabonadius or ,nabonn$us ,nabu-nit or ,nabu-nahit1 i4e4 ,nebo blesses or makes prosp]\s1 kn[n among/ ! ,greeks z ,labynetus4 #deg - ,recognis$ by ,isaiah z 8a %eph]d0 ( ! ,"l1 an 8ano9t$ k+0 7,is4 xliv4 #bh2 xlv4 #a74 #deh - ,pusey's ,lectures on ,daniel1 p4 #abj2 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #agj4 #dei - ,on 8 accession ,nabonadius1 x is ?\ght1 may h m>ri$ a daught] ( ,nebu*adnezz>4 ,see ,pusey1 ,lectures on ,daniel1 p4 #djb2 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #agj4 #dfj - ,on ! delegat$ au?ority ( ?is ,d>ius1 see ,pusey's ,lectures on ,daniel1 pp4 #abb1 #abc2 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #aga1 & notes1 p4 #dde4 #dfa - ,see ,art4 ,d>ius1 9 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 ,"s id5tify him ) ,a/yages2 o!rs ) ,cyax>es ,,ii41 a son ( ,a/yages2 o!rs ) ,n]igliss>1 or ) ,nabonadius2 8ea* ( ^! views10 obs]ves ,pr(4 ,rawl9son1 8has its difficulties1 & p]haps x is ! mo/ probable view t he 0 a vic]oy set up by ,cyrus1 ( :om !re is at pres5t no trace 9 pr(ane hi/ory10 ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #aga4 #dfb - ,dat+1 accord+ to ,prideaux & ,davison 7,lectures on ,prophecy1 ,,vi4 #a71 f ,b4,c4 #fjf4 #dfc - ,! ,jews :o rema9$ & kept up _! national di/9ctions 7 call$ 8,! ,disp]sion0 7,john vii4 #ce2 #a ,pet4 i4 #a2 ,james i4 #a71 & 89 c\rse ( "t !y s]v$ a great purpose 9 diffus+ a k ( ! true ,god1 & 9 af=d+ a po9t = ! comm5cem5t ( ! ef=ts ( ! ,evangeli/s ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?40 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #dfd - ,! *ief effects ( ! ,captivity ^u ! ,jews 7 ^!3 7i7 ,! old t5d5cy to idolatry _h be5 eradicat$ 7,comp4 ,ezek4 xxxvi4 #bd-bh72 7ii7 ,!re _h sprung up a deep rev]5ce = ! lett] ( ! ,law1 & = _! great ,lawgiv] ,moses2 7iii7 ,! love ( agriculture _h decl9$1 & _h giv5 place to a ta/e = comm]ce & trade2 7iv7 ,! v]nacul> language _h also und]gone a *ange 7,neh4 viii4 #h71 ! old ,hebrew giv+ place to ! ,*aldee4 #dfe - 8,! "n ,ahasu]us is und\bt$ly ! prop] ,hebrew equival5t = ! ,p]sian ^w :i* ! ,greeks repres5t$ by ,x]xes1 444 & we are at once /ruck ) ! /rong resemblance :i* 8 "* be>s to t assign$ by ! classical writ]s to ! celebrat$ son ( ,d>ius4 ,pr\d1 self-will$1 amor\s1 c>eless ( contrav5+ ,p]sian cu/oms2 reckless ( human life1 yet n actually blood?ir/y2 impetu\s1 facile1 *angeable1 ! ,ahasu]us ( ,e/h] corresponds 9 all respects to ! ,greek portraiture ( ,x]xes1 :i* is n ! m]e picture ( an ,ori5tal despot1 b has v>i\s peculi>ities :i* di/+ui% x ev5 f ! o!r ,p]sian k+s40 ,rawl9son's ,bampton ,lectures1 p4 #ahf4 #dff - ,see ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #dfg - ,id5tifi$ by ! late/ rese>*es ) ! mod]n ,hit1 on ! ,euphrates1 due ,ea/ ( ,damascus1 aft]w>ds kn[n z ! ,ihi1 or ,ihi da-kira1 8! spr+ ( bitum540 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #dfh - 8,! p[] ( ,p]sia _h receiv$ by ! ,a!nians a fatal bl[ 9 ! victory obta9$ at ,salamis 9 ,cyprus1 ,b4,c4 #ddi4 ,! ,great ,k+ 0 oblig$ to submit to a humiliat+ peace1 among ! articles ( :i* 7 ! ab&onm5t ( ! m>itime t[ns1 & a /ipulation t ! ,p]sian army %\ld n approa* )9 ?ree days' j\rney ( ! sea4 ,j]usalem be+ ab\t ?is di/ance f ! coa/1 & /&+ s ne> ! l9e ( communication ) ,egypt1 became a port ( ! utmo/ value40 ,milman's ,hi/ory ( ! ,jews1 ,i4 p4 #dce4 ,jahn's ,heb4 ,comm4 p4 #adb4 #dfi - ,ei!r ( ,horonaim a t[n ( ,moab1 or ( ,horon1 i4e4 ,be?-horon2 he appe>s to h held "s (fice at ,sam>ia "u ,artax]xes4 ,smi?'s ,bib4 ,dict4 #dgj - ,see ,cal5d>1 p4 #aee4 #dga - ,we/cott's ,! ,bible 9 ! ,*ur*1 pp4 #bih1 #bii4 #dgb - ,see pp4 #h1 #i4 #dgc - ,see p4 #ah4 #dgd - ,see pp4 #bf1 #bh4 #dge - ,see p4 #ga4 #dgf - ,see pp4 #aji1 #aaj4 #dgg - ,psalm cx2 ii2 xlv4 #dgh - ,dan4 vii4 #ac4 ,we/cott's ,introduction to ! ,n4 ,t4 p4 #hg4 ,davidson ,on ,prophecy1 p4 #bje4 #dgi - ,mic4 v4 #b2 ,isai4 vii4 #ad4 #dhj - ,ze*4 vi4 #ac2 ,isai4 lxi4 #a4 #dha - ,isai4 liii4 ,comp4 also ix4 #f2 xl4 #a1 #ab2 xlii4 #a1 #d2 xlix4 #e-g2 lii1 liv4 #dhb - ,dan4 ix4 #bf1 see ,pusey 9 loc4 #dhc - ,gal4 iv4 #d4 #dhd - ,see ,butl]'s ,analogy1 ,"p ,,ii4 *4 v4 #dhe - ,gal4 iii4 #bh4 ,transcrib]'s ,notes4 ,! foll[+ corrections h be5 made 9 ! text3 ,page #agh3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,x is probable t ,kade%4444 - #8:]eev]' replac$ ) #8:]ev]' 7:]ev] ,moses & ! ,tab]nacle7 ,page #ahf3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,a trophy ( ?is victory1444 - #8,rabba?' replac$ ) #8,rabbah' 79 ! city ( ,rabbah17 ,page #ccb3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,mean:ile ! ,syrians beyond4444 - #8,had>ez]' replac$ ) #8,hadadez]' 7a g5]al ( ,hadadez]17 ,page #cfe3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,,rez91 ! ,syrian1444 - #8,rezon' replac$ ) #8,rez9' 7,,rez91 ! ,syrian17 ,page #cgg3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,z he 0 besieg+ ,gibbe?on4444 - #8,isaa*>' replac$ ) #8,issa*>' 7( ! h\se ( ,issa*>7 - #8aga9t' replac$ ) #8aga9/' 7conspir$ aga9/ him7 ,page #dgf3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,aft] a fa/ ( ?ree days4444 - #8,e/h4' replac$ ) #8,ezra' 7,ezra viii4 #cb77 ,page #dhb3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,no high places 7 to be se54444 - #8,a/>o?' replac$ ) #8,a%t>o?' 7! impure orgies ( ,a%t>o?7 ,page #dhi3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,manasseh br\ght to ,babylon4444 - #8#dch' replac$ ) #8#dde' 7,see p4 #dde n47 ,page #dib3 ,table />t+3 #d4 ,scripture ,measures4444 - #8#gj' replac$ ) #8#gbj' #ifj #gbjahjfjcjaj ,index ,as5a?3 - #8,as5ah' replac$ ) #8,as5a?' 7,as5a?1 ,joseph's wife7 ,index ,rez93 - #8,rezon' replac$ ) #8,rez9' #8#cff' replac$ ) #8#cfe' 7,rez91 revolts aga9/ ,solomon1 #cfe7 ,index ,temple1 !3 - #8,jehoha%' replac$ ) #8,jehoa%' 7rifl$ by ,jehoa%1 #dbe27 ,index ,t>%i%3 - #8,?>%i%' replac$ ) #8,t>%i%' 7,t>%i%1 silv] m9es (1 #cfb7 ,footnote #bj3 - #8,araba' replac$ ) #8,arabah' = consi/5cy 7! ,arabah l$ to ! ,gulf7 ,footnote #cfa3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,imm$iately bel[ ! ,mohrakah4444 - #8,mokrakah' replac$ ) #8,mohrakah' 7,imm$iately bel[ ! ,mohrakah7 ,footnote #daj3 ,s5t5ce />t+3 ,! captives 7 locat$4444 - #8,h>ran' replac$ ) #8,h>an' 7f ab\t ,h>an to ,nisibis7