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rwbs@Exodus:17:9 @ And Moses said to Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand. (note:)Joshua: called Jesus(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:17:10 @ So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

rwbs@Exodus:17:12 @ But Moses’ hands heavy; and they took a stone, and put under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur held up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

rwbs@Exodus:17:13 @ And Joshua overcame Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

rwbs@Exodus:17:14 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Write this a memorial in a book, and rehearse in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.

rwbs@Exodus:17:15 @ And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: (note:)Jehovahnissi: that is, The LORD my banner(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:17:16 @ For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn the LORD war with Amalek from generation to generation. (note:)Because…: or, Because the hand of Amalek is against the throne of the LORD, therefore, etc(:note)the LORD hath…: Hebrews. the hand upon the throne of the LORD

rwbs@Exodus:18:1 @ When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;

rwbs@Exodus:18:2 @ Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,

rwbs@Exodus:18:3 @ And her two sons; of which the name of the one Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land: (note:)Gershom: that is A stranger there(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:18:4 @ And the name of the other Eliezer; for the God of my father, my help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh: (note:)Eliezer: that is, My God is an help(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:18:5 @ And Jethro, Moses’ father in law, came with his sons and his wife to Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:

rwbs@Exodus:18:6 @ And he said to Moses, I thy father in law Jethro have come to thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her.

rwbs@Exodus:18:7 @ And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of welfare; and they came into the tent. (note:)welfare: Hebrews. peace(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:18:8 @ And Moses told his father in law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and the LORD delivered them. (note:)come…: Hebrews. found them(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:18:9 @ And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.

rwbs@Exodus:18:10 @ And Jethro said, Blessed the LORD, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians.

rwbs@Exodus:18:11 @ Now I know that the LORD greater than all gods: for in the thing in which they dealt proudly above them.

rwbs@Exodus:18:12 @ And Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took a burnt offering and sacrifices for God: and Aaron came, and all the elders of Israel, to eat bread with Moses’ father in law before God.

rwbs@Exodus:18:13 @ And it came to pass on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning to the evening.

rwbs@Exodus:18:14 @ And when Moses’ father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning to evening?

rwbs@Exodus:18:15 @ And Moses said to his father in law, Because the people come to me to enquire of God:

rwbs@Exodus:18:16 @ When they have a matter, they come to me; and I judge between one and another, and I make know the statutes of God, and his laws. (note:)one…: Hebrews. a man and his fellow(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:18:17 @ And Moses’ father in law said to him, The thing that thou doest not good.

rwbs@Exodus:18:18 @ Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that with thee: for this thing too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone. (note:)Thou wilt…: Hebrews. Fading thou wilt fade(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:18:19 @ Hearken now to my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people toward God, that thou mayest bring the causes to God:

rwbs@Exodus:18:20 @ And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt show them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.

rwbs@Exodus:18:21 @ Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place over them, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:

rwbs@Exodus:18:22 @ And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, every great matter they shall bring to thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear with thee.

rwbs@Exodus:18:23 @ If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.

rwbs@Exodus:18:24 @ So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.

rwbs@Exodus:18:25 @ And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

rwbs@Exodus:18:26 @ And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.

rwbs@Exodus:18:27 @ And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land.

rwbs@Exodus:19:1 @ In the third month, when the children of Israel had gone forth from the land of Egypt, the same day they came the wilderness of Sinai.

rwbs@Exodus:19:2 @ For they had departed from Rephidim, and had come the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the wilderness; and there Israel encamped before the mount.

rwbs@Exodus:19:3 @ And Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel;

rwbs@Exodus:19:4 @ Ye have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and I bore you on eagles’ wings, and brought you to myself.

rwbs@Exodus:19:5 @ Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a special treasure to me above all people: for all the earth mine:

rwbs@Exodus:19:6 @ And ye shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These the words which thou shalt speak to the children of Israel.

rwbs@Exodus:19:7 @ And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before their faces all these words which the LORD commanded him.

rwbs@Exodus:19:8 @ And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:19:9 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Lo, I come to thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:19:10 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Go to the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,

rwbs@Exodus:19:11 @ And be ready for the third day: for on the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.

rwbs@Exodus:19:12 @ And thou shalt set bounds to the people all around, saying, Take heed to yourselves, go up upon the mount, or touch the border of it: whoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:

rwbs@Exodus:19:13 @ There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount. (note:)trumpet: or, cornet(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:19:14 @ And Moses went down from the mount to the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.

rwbs@Exodus:19:15 @ And he said to the people, Be ready for the third day: come not at wives.

rwbs@Exodus:19:16 @ And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that in the camp trembled.

rwbs@Exodus:19:17 @ And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the lower part of the mount.

rwbs@Exodus:19:18 @ And mount Sinai was altogether in a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke of it ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount trembled greatly.

rwbs@Exodus:19:19 @ And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.

rwbs@Exodus:19:20 @ And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.

rwbs@Exodus:19:21 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Go down, charge the people, lest they break through to the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish. (note:)charge: Hebrews. contest(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:19:22 @ And let the priests also, who come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them.

rwbs@Exodus:19:23 @ And Moses said to the LORD, The people cannot come up to mount Sinai: for thou didst charge us, saying, Set bounds about the mount, and sanctify it.

rwbs@Exodus:19:24 @ And the LORD said to him, Away, go down, and thou shalt come up, thou, and Aaron with thee: but let not the priests and the people break through to come up to the LORD, lest he break forth upon them.

rwbs@Exodus:19:25 @ So Moses went down to the people, and spoke to them.

rwbs@Exodus:20:1 @ And God spoke all these words, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:20:2 @ I the LORD thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. (note:)bondage: Hebrews. servants(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:20:3 @ Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

rwbs@Exodus:20:4 @ Thou shalt not make to thee any graven image, or any likeness that in heaven above, or that in the earth beneath, or that in the water under the earth:

rwbs@Exodus:20:5 @ Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth of them that hate me;

rwbs@Exodus:20:6 @ And showing mercy to thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

rwbs@Exodus:20:7 @ Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

rwbs@Exodus:20:8 @ Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

rwbs@Exodus:20:10 @ But the seventh day the sabbath of the LORD thy God: thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy male servant, nor thy female servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that within thy gates:

rwbs@Exodus:20:11 @ For six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them, and rested the seventh day: therefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

rwbs@Exodus:20:12 @ Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

rwbs@Exodus:20:18 @ And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw, they trembled, and stood afar off.

rwbs@Exodus:20:19 @ And they said to Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

rwbs@Exodus:20:20 @ And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to test you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.

rwbs@Exodus:20:21 @ And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God.

rwbs@Exodus:20:22 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Thus thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.

rwbs@Exodus:20:23 @ Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make to you gods of gold.

rwbs@Exodus:20:24 @ An altar of earth thou shalt make to me, and shalt sacrifice on it thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thy oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come to thee, and I will bless thee.

rwbs@Exodus:20:25 @ And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou shalt lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. (note:)build…: Hebrews. build them with hewing(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:20:26 @ Neither shalt thou go up by steps to my altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered on it.

rwbs@Exodus:21:1 @ Now these the judgments which thou shalt set before them.

rwbs@Exodus:21:2 @ If thou shalt buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall depart free for nothing.

rwbs@Exodus:21:3 @ If he came in by himself, he shall depart by himself: if he was married, then his wife shall depart with him. (note:)by himself: Hebrews. with his body(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:21:4 @ If his master hath given him a wife, and she hath borne him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master’s, and he shall depart by himself.

rwbs@Exodus:21:5 @ And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not depart free: (note:)shall…: Hebrews. saying shall say(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:21:6 @ Then his master shall bring him to the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or to the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for ever.

rwbs@Exodus:21:7 @ And if a man shall sell his daughter to be a female slave, she shall not depart as the male slaves do.

rwbs@Exodus:21:8 @ If she shall not please her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her to a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her. (note:)please…: Hebrews. be evil in the eyes of, etc(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:21:9 @ And if he hath betrothed her to his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.

rwbs@Exodus:21:10 @ If he shall take him another; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish.

rwbs@Exodus:21:11 @ And if he shall not perform these three for her, then shall she depart free without money.

rwbs@Exodus:21:13 @ And if a man shall not lie in wait, but God shall deliver into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place where he shall flee.

rwbs@Exodus:21:15 @ And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

rwbs@Exodus:21:17 @ And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. (note:)curseth: or, revileth(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:21:18 @ And if men contend together, and one shall smite another with a stone, or with fist, and he shall not die, but keepeth bed: (note:)another: or, his neighbour(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:21:19 @ If he shall rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote be clear: only he shall pay the loss of his time, and shall cause to be thoroughly healed. (note:)the loss…: Hebrews. his ceasing(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:21:22 @ If men shall contend, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit shall depart, and yet no harm follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman’s husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges.

rwbs@Exodus:21:23 @ And if harm shall follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

rwbs@Exodus:21:26 @ And if a man shall smite the eye of his male servant, or the eye of his female servant, that it shall perish; he shall let him go free for his eye’s sake.

rwbs@Exodus:21:28 @ If an ox shall gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox clear.

rwbs@Exodus:21:29 @ But if the ox was accustomed to push with his horn in time past, and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not restrained him, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death.

rwbs@Exodus:21:30 @ If there shall be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatever is laid upon him.

rwbs@Exodus:21:31 @ Whether he hath gored a son, or hath gored a daughter, according to this judgment shall it be done to him.

rwbs@Exodus:21:32 @ If the ox shall push a male or female servant; he shall give to their master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.

rwbs@Exodus:21:34 @ The owner of the pit shall make payment, give money to the owner of them; and the dead shall be his.

rwbs@Exodus:21:35 @ And if one man’s ox shall hurt another’s, that he shall die; then they shall sell the live ox, and divide the money of it; and the dead also they shall divide.

rwbs@Exodus:21:36 @ Or if it shall be known that the ox was accustomed to push in time past, and his owner hath not restrained him; he shall surely pay ox for ox; and the dead shall be his own.

rwbs@Exodus:22:3 @ If the sun shall have risen upon him, blood for him; he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.

rwbs@Exodus:22:4 @ If the theft shall be certainly found in his hand alive, whether an ox, or donkey, or sheep; he shall restore double.

rwbs@Exodus:22:5 @ If a man shall cause a field or vineyard to be eaten, and shall put in his beast, and shall feed in another man’s field; of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vineyard, shall he make restitution.

rwbs@Exodus:22:6 @ If fire shall break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of grain, or the standing grain, or the field, shall be consumed; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.

rwbs@Exodus:22:7 @ If a man shall deliver to his neighbour money or goods to keep, and it be stolen out of the man’s house; if the thief shall be found, let him pay double.

rwbs@Exodus:22:8 @ If the thief shall not be found, then the master of the house shall be brought to the judges, whether he hath put his hand to his neighbour’s goods.

rwbs@Exodus:22:9 @ For all manner of trespass, for ox, for donkey, for sheep, for raiment, for any manner of lost thing, which challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; he whom the judges shall condemn, shall pay double to his neighbour.

rwbs@Exodus:22:11 @ shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand to his neighbour’s goods; and the owner of it shall accept, and he shall not make restitution.

rwbs@Exodus:22:12 @ And if it shall be stolen from him, he shall make restitution to the owner of it.

rwbs@Exodus:22:14 @ And if a man shall borrow from his neighbour, and it shall be hurt, or die, the owner of it not with it, he shall surely make good.

rwbs@Exodus:22:15 @ if the owner of it shall with it, he shall not make good: if it an hired, it came for his hire.

rwbs@Exodus:22:16 @ And if a man shall entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.

rwbs@Exodus:22:17 @ If her father shall utterly refuse to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. (note:)pay: Hebrews. weigh(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:22:20 @ He that sacrificeth to god, except to the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed.

rwbs@Exodus:22:21 @ Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

rwbs@Exodus:22:22 @ Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.

rwbs@Exodus:22:23 @ If thou shalt afflict them in any way, and they cry at all to me, I will surely hear their cry;

rwbs@Exodus:22:24 @ And my wrath shall burn, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.

rwbs@Exodus:22:25 @ If thou shalt lend money to my people poor among you, thou shalt not be to him as a money–lender, neither shalt thou charge him interest.

rwbs@Exodus:22:26 @ If thou shalt at all take thy neighbour’s raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it to him by the setting of the sun.

rwbs@Exodus:22:28 @ Thou shalt not revile the judges, nor curse the ruler of thy people. (note:)gods: or, judges(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:22:29 @ Thou shalt not delay the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give to me. (note:)the first…: Hebrews. thy fulness(:note)liquors: Heb. tear

rwbs@Exodus:22:30 @ Likewise shalt thou do with thy oxen, with thy sheep: seven days it shall be with his dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it to me.

rwbs@Exodus:22:31 @ And ye shall be holy men to me: neither shall ye eat flesh torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.

rwbs@Exodus:23:1 @ Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. (note:)raise: or, receive(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:2 @ Thou shalt not follow a multitude to evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to turn aside after many to pervert: (note:)speak: Hebrews. answer(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:3 @ Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.

rwbs@Exodus:23:5 @ If thou shalt see the donkey of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him. (note:)and…: or, wilt thou cease to help him? or, and wouldest cease to leave thy business for him: thou shalt surely leave it to join with him(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:6 @ Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of thy poor in his cause.

rwbs@Exodus:23:7 @ Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

rwbs@Exodus:23:8 @ And thou shalt take no bribe: for the bribe blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. (note:)the wise: Hebrews. the seeing(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:9 @ Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. (note:)heart: Hebrews. soul(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:10 @ And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in its fruits:

rwbs@Exodus:23:11 @ But the seventh thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, with thy oliveyard. (note:)oliveyard: or, olive trees(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:12 @ Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thy ox and thy donkey may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.

rwbs@Exodus:23:13 @ And in all that I have said to you be circumspect: and make no mention of the names of other gods, neither let it be heard from thy mouth.

rwbs@Exodus:23:14 @ Three times thou shalt keep a feast to me in the year.

rwbs@Exodus:23:15 @ Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:)

rwbs@Exodus:23:16 @ And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field.

rwbs@Exodus:23:17 @ Three times in the year all thy males shall appear before the Lord GOD.

rwbs@Exodus:23:18 @ Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leavened bread; neither shall the fat of my sacrifice remain until the morning. (note:)sacrifice: or, feast(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:19 @ The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in his mother’s milk.

rwbs@Exodus:23:20 @ Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.

rwbs@Exodus:23:22 @ But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy to thy enemies, and an adversary to thy adversaries. (note:)an adversary…: or, I will afflict them that afflict thee(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:23 @ For my Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in to the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off.

rwbs@Exodus:23:24 @ Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.

rwbs@Exodus:23:25 @ And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.

rwbs@Exodus:23:26 @ There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: I will fulfil the number of thy days.

rwbs@Exodus:23:27 @ I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thy enemies turn their backs to thee. (note:)backs: Hebrews. neck(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:23:28 @ And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.

rwbs@Exodus:23:29 @ I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest the land should become desolate, and the beast of the field should multiply against thee.

rwbs@Exodus:23:30 @ By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou shalt be increased, and inherit the land.

rwbs@Exodus:23:31 @ And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even to the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.

rwbs@Exodus:23:32 @ Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.

rwbs@Exodus:23:33 @ They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee to sin against me: for if thou shalt serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to thee.

rwbs@Exodus:24:1 @ And he said to Moses, Come up to the LORD, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off.

rwbs@Exodus:24:2 @ And Moses alone shall come near the LORD: but they shall not come near; neither shall the people go up with him.

rwbs@Exodus:24:3 @ And Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the LORD hath said will we do.

rwbs@Exodus:24:4 @ And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose early in the morning, and built an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.

rwbs@Exodus:24:5 @ And he sent young men of the children of Israel, who offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:24:6 @ And Moses took half of the blood, and put in basins; and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar.

rwbs@Exodus:24:7 @ And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the hearing of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient.

rwbs@Exodus:24:8 @ And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you concerning all these words.

rwbs@Exodus:24:9 @ Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel:

rwbs@Exodus:24:10 @ And they saw the God of Israel: and under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in clearness.

rwbs@Exodus:24:11 @ And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and ate and drank.

rwbs@Exodus:24:12 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Come up to me on the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them.

rwbs@Exodus:24:13 @ And Moses rose up, and his servant Joshua: and Moses went up upon the mount of God.

rwbs@Exodus:24:14 @ And he said to the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again to you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur with you: if any man hath any matters to do, let him come to them.

rwbs@Exodus:24:15 @ And Moses went up upon the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.

rwbs@Exodus:24:16 @ And the glory of the LORD abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called to Moses from the midst of the cloud.

rwbs@Exodus:24:17 @ And the sight of the glory of the LORD like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Exodus:24:18 @ And Moses went into the midst of the cloud, and he went up to the mount: and Moses was on the mount forty days and forty nights.

rwbs@Exodus:25:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:25:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. (note:)bring me: Hebrews. take for me(:note)offering: or, heave offering

rwbs@Exodus:25:3 @ And this the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass, (note:)offering: or, heave offering(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:25:6 @ Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,

rwbs@Exodus:25:7 @ Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate.

rwbs@Exodus:25:8 @ And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.

rwbs@Exodus:25:9 @ According to all that I show thee, the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all its furniture, even so shall ye make.

rwbs@Exodus:25:10 @ And they shall make an ark shittim wood: two cubits and a half its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth, and a cubit and a half its height.

rwbs@Exodus:25:12 @ And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put in its four corners; and two rings in its one side, and two rings in its other side.

rwbs@Exodus:25:13 @ And thou shalt make staffs shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.

rwbs@Exodus:25:14 @ And thou shalt put the staffs into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them.

rwbs@Exodus:25:15 @ The staffs shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it.

rwbs@Exodus:25:16 @ And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.

rwbs@Exodus:25:18 @ And thou shalt make two cherubim gold, beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.

rwbs@Exodus:25:19 @ And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubim on its two ends. (note:)of…: or, of the matter of the mercy seat(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:25:20 @ And the cherubim shall stretch forth wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubim be.

rwbs@Exodus:25:21 @ And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee.

rwbs@Exodus:25:22 @ And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which upon the ark of the testimony, of all which I will give thee in commandment to the children of Israel.

rwbs@Exodus:25:26 @ And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that on its four feet.

rwbs@Exodus:25:27 @ Close to the border shall the rings be for places of the staffs to bear the table.

rwbs@Exodus:25:28 @ And thou shalt make the staffs shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them.

rwbs@Exodus:25:29 @ And thou shalt make its dishes, and its spoons, and its covers, and its bowls, to cover it with: pure gold shalt thou make them. (note:)to…: or, to pour out withal(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:25:30 @ And thou shalt set upon the table showbread before me always.

rwbs@Exodus:25:31 @ And thou shalt make a lampstand pure gold: beaten work shall the lampstand be made: its shaft, and its branches, its bowls, its knobs, and its flowers, shall be of the same.

rwbs@Exodus:25:32 @ And six branches shall extend from the sides of it; three branches of the lampstand from the one side, and three branches of the lampstand from the other side:

rwbs@Exodus:25:33 @ Three bowls made like almonds, a knob and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, a knob and a flower: so in the six branches that go out from the lampstand.

rwbs@Exodus:25:34 @ And in the lampstand four bowls made like almonds, their knobs and their flowers.

rwbs@Exodus:25:35 @ And a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, according to the six branches that go out from the lampstand.

rwbs@Exodus:25:36 @ Their knobs and their branches shall be of the same: all of it one beaten work pure gold.

rwbs@Exodus:25:37 @ And thou shalt make its seven lamps: and they shall light its lamps, that they may give light in front of it. (note:)shall light: or, shall cause to ascend(:note)it: Hebrews. the face of it

rwbs@Exodus:25:39 @ a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.

rwbs@Exodus:25:40 @ And see that thou make after their pattern, which was shown thee on the mount. (note:)which…: Hebrews. which thou wast caused to see(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:26:1 @ Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle ten curtains fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: cherubim of skilful work shalt thou make them. (note:)of cunning…: Hebrews. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:26:2 @ The length of one curtain eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure.

rwbs@Exodus:26:3 @ The five curtains shall be coupled together one to another; and five curtains coupled one to another.

rwbs@Exodus:26:4 @ And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of curtain, in the coupling of the second. (note:)selvedge: an edge of cloth so woven that it cannot unravel(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:26:5 @ Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that in the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one of another.

rwbs@Exodus:26:6 @ And thou shalt make fifty clasps of gold, and couple the curtains together with the clasps: and it shall be one tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:26:7 @ And thou shalt make curtains goats’ to be a covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make.

rwbs@Exodus:26:8 @ The length of one curtain thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains of one measure.

rwbs@Exodus:26:9 @ And thou shalt couple five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth curtain in the front of the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:26:10 @ And thou shalt make fifty loops on the edge of the one curtain outmost in the coupling, and fifty loops in the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.

rwbs@Exodus:26:11 @ And thou shalt make fifty clasps of brass, and put the clasps into the loops, and couple the tent together, that it may be one. (note:)tent: or, covering(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:26:12 @ And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the back of the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:26:13 @ And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it. (note:)of that…: Hebrews. in the remainder, or, surplus(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:26:14 @ And thou shalt make a covering for the tent rams’ skins dyed red, and a covering above badgers’ skins.

rwbs@Exodus:26:15 @ And thou shalt make boards for the tabernacle shittim wood standing up.

rwbs@Exodus:26:16 @ Ten cubits the length of a board, and a cubit and a half the breadth of one board.

rwbs@Exodus:26:17 @ Two tenons in one board, set in order one against another: thus shalt thou make for all the boards of the tabernacle. (note:)tenons: Hebrews. hands(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:26:18 @ And thou shalt make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.

rwbs@Exodus:26:19 @ And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for its two tenons, and two sockets under another board for its two tenons. (note:)tenons: Hebrews. hands(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:26:20 @ And for the second side of the tabernacle on the north side twenty boards:

rwbs@Exodus:26:21 @ And their forty sockets silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.

rwbs@Exodus:26:22 @ And for the sides of the tabernacle westward thou shalt make six boards.

rwbs@Exodus:26:23 @ And two boards shalt thou make for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.

rwbs@Exodus:26:24 @ And they shall be coupled together beneath, and they shall be coupled together above the head of it to one ring: thus shall it be for them both; they shall be for the two corners. (note:)coupled: Hebrews. twinned(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:26:25 @ And they shall be eight boards, and their sockets silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.

rwbs@Exodus:26:26 @ And thou shalt make bars shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,

rwbs@Exodus:26:27 @ And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the side of the tabernacle, for the two sides westward.

rwbs@Exodus:26:28 @ And the middle bar in the midst of the boards shall reach from end to end.

rwbs@Exodus:26:29 @ And thou shalt overlay the boards with gold, and make their rings gold places for the bars: and thou shalt overlay the bars with gold.

rwbs@Exodus:26:30 @ And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to its fashion which was shown thee on the mount.

rwbs@Exodus:26:32 @ And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim overlaid with gold: their hooks gold, upon the four sockets of silver.

rwbs@Exodus:26:33 @ And thou shalt hang the veil under the clasps, that thou mayest bring in these within the veil the ark of the testimony: and the veil shall divide to you between the holy and the most holy.

rwbs@Exodus:26:34 @ And thou shalt put the mercy seat upon the ark of the testimony in the most holy.

rwbs@Exodus:26:35 @ And thou shalt set the table outside the veil, and the lampstand opposite the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on the north side.

rwbs@Exodus:26:36 @ And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework.

rwbs@Exodus:26:37 @ And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars shittim, and overlay them with gold, their hooks gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

rwbs@Exodus:27:1 @ And thou shalt make an altar shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and its height three cubits.

rwbs@Exodus:27:2 @ And thou shalt make the horns of it upon its four corners: its horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt overlay it with brass.

rwbs@Exodus:27:4 @ And thou shalt make for it a grate of network brass; and upon the net shalt thou make four brasen rings in its four corners.

rwbs@Exodus:27:5 @ And thou shalt put it under the rim of the altar beneath, that the net may be even to the midst of the altar.

rwbs@Exodus:27:6 @ And thou shalt make staffs for the altar, staffs shittim wood, and overlay them with brass.

rwbs@Exodus:27:7 @ And the staffs shall be put into the rings, and the staffs shall be upon the two sides of the altar, to bear it.

rwbs@Exodus:27:8 @ Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shown thee on the mount, so shall they make. (note:)it was…: Hebrews. he shewed(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:27:9 @ And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward hangings for the court fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:

rwbs@Exodus:27:10 @ And its twenty pillars and their twenty sockets brass; the hooks of the pillars and their bands silver.

rwbs@Exodus:27:11 @ And likewise for the north side in length hangings of an hundred long, and its twenty pillars and their twenty sockets brass; the hooks of the pillars and their bands silver.

rwbs@Exodus:27:12 @ And the breadth of the court on the west side hangings of fifty cubits: their pillars ten, and their sockets ten.

rwbs@Exodus:27:13 @ And the breadth of the court on the east side eastward fifty cubits.

rwbs@Exodus:27:14 @ The hangings of one side fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three.

rwbs@Exodus:27:15 @ And on the other side hangings fifteen: their pillars three, and their sockets three.

rwbs@Exodus:27:16 @ And for the gate of the court an hanging of twenty cubits, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework: their pillars four, and their sockets four.

rwbs@Exodus:27:17 @ All the pillars around the court bands of silver; their hooks silver, and their sockets brass.

rwbs@Exodus:27:18 @ The length of the court an hundred cubits, and the breadth fifty every where, and the height five cubits fine twined linen, and their sockets brass. (note:)fifty…: Hebrews. fifty by fifty(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:27:19 @ All the vessels of the tabernacle in all its service, and all its pins, and all the pins of the court, brass.

rwbs@Exodus:27:20 @ And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring the pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always. (note:)to burn: Hebrews. to ascend up(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:27:21 @ In the tabernacle of the congregation outside the veil, which before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: a statute for ever to their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Exodus:28:1 @ And take thou to thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office, Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons.

rwbs@Exodus:28:2 @ And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.

rwbs@Exodus:28:3 @ And thou shalt speak to all wise in heart, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office.

rwbs@Exodus:28:4 @ And these the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and an embroidered coat, a mitre, and a waistband: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister to me in the priest’s office.

rwbs@Exodus:28:5 @ And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.

rwbs@Exodus:28:6 @ And they shall make the ephod gold, blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, with skilful work.

rwbs@Exodus:28:7 @ It shall have its two shoulderpieces joined at its two edges; and it shall be joined together.

rwbs@Exodus:28:8 @ And the beautifully woven band of the ephod, which upon it, shall be of the same, according to its work; gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. (note:)curious: or, embroidered(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:28:9 @ And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the children of Israel:

rwbs@Exodus:28:10 @ Six of their names on one stone, and six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.

rwbs@Exodus:28:11 @ With the work of an engraver in stone, the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in settings of gold.

rwbs@Exodus:28:12 @ And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod stones of memorial to the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial.

rwbs@Exodus:28:14 @ And two chains pure gold at the ends; braided work shalt thou make them, and fasten the braided chains to the settings.

rwbs@Exodus:28:15 @ And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with skilful work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.

rwbs@Exodus:28:17 @ And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, four rows of stones: row a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: the first row. (note:)set…: Hebrews. fill in it fillings of stone(:note)sardius: or, ruby

rwbs@Exodus:28:18 @ And the second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

rwbs@Exodus:28:19 @ And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

rwbs@Exodus:28:20 @ And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings. (note:)inclosings: Hebrews. fillings(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:28:21 @ And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.

rwbs@Exodus:28:22 @ And thou shalt make upon the breastplate chains at the ends braided work pure gold.

rwbs@Exodus:28:23 @ And thou shalt make upon the breastplate two rings of gold, and shalt put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.

rwbs@Exodus:28:24 @ And thou shalt put the two braided of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

rwbs@Exodus:28:25 @ And two ends of the two braided thou shalt fasten in the two settings, and put on the shoulderpieces of the ephod before it.

rwbs@Exodus:28:26 @ And thou shalt make two rings of gold, and thou shalt put them upon the two ends of the breastplate in its border, which in the side of the ephod inward.

rwbs@Exodus:28:27 @ And two rings of gold thou shalt make, and shalt put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, opposite its coupling, above the beautifully woven band of the ephod.

rwbs@Exodus:28:28 @ And they shall bind the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that may be above the beautifully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod.

rwbs@Exodus:28:29 @ And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he entereth into the holy, for a memorial before the LORD continually.

rwbs@Exodus:28:30 @ And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron’s heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.

rwbs@Exodus:28:31 @ And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all blue.

rwbs@Exodus:28:32 @ And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst of it: it shall have a binding of woven work around its hole, as the hole of a coat of mail, that it be not rent.

rwbs@Exodus:28:33 @ And upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates blue, and purple, and scarlet, all around on its hem; and bells of gold between them all around: (note:)hem: or, skirts(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:28:34 @ A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe around it.

rwbs@Exodus:28:35 @ And it shall be upon Aaron to minister: and his sound shall be heard when he goeth in to the holy before the LORD, and when he cometh out, that he may not die.

rwbs@Exodus:28:36 @ And thou shalt make a plate pure gold, and engrave upon it, the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:28:37 @ And thou shalt put it on a blue lace, that it may be upon the mitre; upon the front of the mitre it shall be.

rwbs@Exodus:28:38 @ And it shall be upon Aaron’s forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:28:39 @ And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen, and thou shalt make the mitre fine linen, and thou shalt make the waistband needlework.

rwbs@Exodus:28:40 @ And for Aaron’s sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for them waistbands, and headdresses shalt thou make for them, for glory and for beauty.

rwbs@Exodus:28:41 @ And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and on his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to me in the priest’s office. (note:)consecrate…: Hebrews. fill their hand(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:28:42 @ And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even to the thighs they shall reach: (note:)their…: Hebrews. flesh of their nakedness(:note)reach: Heb. be

rwbs@Exodus:28:43 @ And they shall be upon Aaron, and upon his sons, when they enter in to the tabernacle of the congregation, or when they come near to the altar to minister in the holy; that they bear not iniquity, and die: a statute for ever to him and to his seed after him.

rwbs@Exodus:29:1 @ And this the thing that thou shalt do to them to hallow them, to minister to me in the priest’s office: Take one young bull, and two rams without blemish,

rwbs@Exodus:29:2 @ And unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: wheat flour shalt thou make them.

rwbs@Exodus:29:3 @ And thou shalt put them into one basket, and bring them in the basket, with the bull and the two rams.

rwbs@Exodus:29:4 @ And Aaron and his sons thou shalt bring to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shalt wash them with water.

rwbs@Exodus:29:5 @ And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the beautifully woven band of the ephod:

rwbs@Exodus:29:6 @ And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.

rwbs@Exodus:29:7 @ Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour upon his head, and anoint him.

rwbs@Exodus:29:8 @ And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them.

rwbs@Exodus:29:9 @ And thou shalt gird them with waistbands, Aaron and his sons, and put the headdresses on them: and the priest’s office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons. (note:)put: Hebrews. bind(:note)consecrate: Heb. fill the hand of

rwbs@Exodus:29:10 @ And thou shalt cause a bull to be brought before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bull.

rwbs@Exodus:29:11 @ And thou shalt kill the bull before the LORD, the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Exodus:29:12 @ And thou shalt take of the blood of the bull, and put upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar.

rwbs@Exodus:29:13 @ And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the fat above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that upon them, and burn upon the altar. (note:)the caul: it seemeth by anatomy, and the Hebrew doctors, to be the midriff(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:29:14 @ But the flesh of the bull, and his skin, and his dung, shalt thou burn with fire outside the camp: it a sin offering.

rwbs@Exodus:29:15 @ Thou shalt also take one ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.

rwbs@Exodus:29:16 @ And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle around upon the altar.

rwbs@Exodus:29:17 @ And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, and wash the inwards of him, and his legs, and put with his pieces, and with his head. (note:)unto: or, upon(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:29:18 @ And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it a burnt offering to the LORD: it a sweet savour, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:29:19 @ And thou shalt take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.

rwbs@Exodus:29:20 @ Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of his blood, and put upon the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and upon the tip of the right ear of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot, and sprinkle the blood around upon the altar.

rwbs@Exodus:29:21 @ And thou shalt take of the blood that upon the altar, and of the anointing oil, and sprinkle upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon the garments of his sons with him: and he shall be hallowed, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons’ garments with him.

rwbs@Exodus:29:22 @ Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the fat the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that upon them, and the right shoulder; for it a ram of consecration:

rwbs@Exodus:29:23 @ And one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread that before the LORD:

rwbs@Exodus:29:24 @ And thou shalt put all in the hands of Aaron, and in the hands of his sons; and shalt wave them a wave offering before the LORD. (note:)shalt wave: or, shalt shake to and fro(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:29:25 @ And thou shalt receive them from their hands, and burn upon the altar for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour before the LORD: it an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:29:26 @ And thou shalt take the breast of the ram of Aaron’s consecration, and wave it a wave offering before the LORD: and it shall be thy part.

rwbs@Exodus:29:27 @ And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the wave offering, and the shoulder of the heave offering, which is waved, and which is offered, from the ram of the consecration, of which for Aaron, and of which is for his sons:

rwbs@Exodus:29:28 @ And it shall be Aaron’s and his sons’ by a statute for ever from the children of Israel: for it an heave offering: and it shall be an heave offering from the children of Israel of the sacrifice of their peace offerings, their heave offering to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:29:29 @ And the holy garments of Aaron shall be his sons’ after him, to be anointed in it, and to be consecrated in them.

rwbs@Exodus:29:30 @ that son that is priest in his stead shall put them on seven days, when he cometh into the tabernacle of the congregation to minister in the holy. (note:)that son: Hebrews. he of his sons(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:29:31 @ And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and boil his flesh in the holy place.

rwbs@Exodus:29:32 @ And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that in the basket, the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Exodus:29:33 @ And they shall eat those things by which the atonement was made, to consecrate to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat, because they holy.

rwbs@Exodus:29:34 @ And if any of the flesh of the consecration, or of the bread, shall remain till the morning, then thou shalt burn the remainder with fire: it shall not be eaten, because it holy.

rwbs@Exodus:29:35 @ And thus shalt thou do to Aaron, and to his sons, according to all which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou consecrate them.

rwbs@Exodus:29:36 @ And thou shalt offer every day a bull a sin offering for atonement: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast made an atonement for it, and thou shalt anoint it, to sanctify it.

rwbs@Exodus:29:37 @ Seven days thou shalt make an atonement for the altar, and sanctify it; and it shall be an altar most holy: whatever toucheth the altar shall be holy.

rwbs@Exodus:29:38 @ Now this which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.

rwbs@Exodus:29:39 @ The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at evening:

rwbs@Exodus:29:40 @ And with the one lamb a tenth portion of flour mixed with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine a drink offering.

rwbs@Exodus:29:41 @ And the other lamb thou shalt offer at evening, and shalt do to it according to the meat offering of the morning, and according to its drink offering, for a sweet savour, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:29:42 @ a continual burnt offering throughout your generations the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there to thee.

rwbs@Exodus:29:43 @ And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and shall be sanctified by my glory. (note:)the tabernacle: or, Israel(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:29:44 @ And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest’s office.

rwbs@Exodus:29:45 @ And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.

rwbs@Exodus:29:46 @ And they shall know that I the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I the LORD their God.

rwbs@Exodus:30:2 @ A cubit its length, and a cubit its breadth; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits its height: its horns of the same.

rwbs@Exodus:30:4 @ And two golden rings shalt thou make for it under its crown, by its two corners, upon its two sides shalt thou make; and they shall be for places for the staffs to bear it with. (note:)corners: Hebrews. ribs(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:30:5 @ And thou shalt make the staffs shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.

rwbs@Exodus:30:6 @ And thou shalt put it before the veil that by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

rwbs@Exodus:30:7 @ And Aaron shall burn on it sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it. (note:)sweet incense: Hebrews. incense of spices(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:30:8 @ And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at the evening, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations. (note:)lighteth: or setteth up: Hebrews. causeth to ascend(:note)at even: Heb. between the two evenings

rwbs@Exodus:30:9 @ Ye shall offer no strange incense on it, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering on it.

rwbs@Exodus:30:10 @ And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in a year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it most holy to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:30:11 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:30:12 @ When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul to the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there may be no plague among them, when numberest them. (note:)their number: Hebrews. them that are to be numbered(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:30:13 @ This they shall give, every one that passeth among them that are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary: (a shekel twenty gerahs:) an half shekel the offering of the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:30:14 @ Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:30:15 @ The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when give an offering to the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. (note:)give more: Hebrews. multiply(:note)give less: Heb. diminish

rwbs@Exodus:30:16 @ And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial to the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.

rwbs@Exodus:30:17 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:30:18 @ Thou shalt also make a laver brass, and its foot brass, to wash: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water in it.

rwbs@Exodus:30:19 @ For Aaron and their sons shall wash their hands and their feet from it:

rwbs@Exodus:30:20 @ When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire to the LORD:

rwbs@Exodus:30:21 @ So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, to him and to his seed throughout their generations.

rwbs@Exodus:30:22 @ Moreover the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:30:23 @ Take thou also to thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred, and of sweet cinnamon half as much, two hundred and fifty, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty,

rwbs@Exodus:30:24 @ And of cassia five hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of olive oil an hin:

rwbs@Exodus:30:25 @ And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the perfumer: it shall be an holy anointing oil. (note:)apothecary: or, perfumer(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:30:26 @ And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation with it, and the ark of the testimony,

rwbs@Exodus:30:27 @ And the table and all its vessels, and the lampstand and its vessels, and the altar of incense,

rwbs@Exodus:30:28 @ And the altar of burnt offering with all its vessels, and the laver and its foot.

rwbs@Exodus:30:29 @ And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatever toucheth them shall be holy.

rwbs@Exodus:30:30 @ And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that may minister to me in the priest’s office.

rwbs@Exodus:30:31 @ And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil to me throughout your generations.

rwbs@Exodus:30:32 @ Upon man’s flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make like it, after the composition of it: it holy, it shall be holy to you.

rwbs@Exodus:30:34 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Take to thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like:

rwbs@Exodus:30:35 @ And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the perfumer, tempered together, pure holy: (note:)tempered…: Hebrews. salted(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:30:36 @ And thou shalt beat of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with thee: it shall be to you most holy.

rwbs@Exodus:30:37 @ And the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to its composition: it shall be to thee holy for the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:31:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:31:2 @ See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:

rwbs@Exodus:31:3 @ And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

rwbs@Exodus:31:6 @ And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

rwbs@Exodus:31:7 @ The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that upon it, and all the furniture of the tabernacle, (note:)furniture: Hebrews. vessels(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:31:8 @ And the table and its furniture, and the pure lampstand with all its furniture, and the altar of incense, (note:)furniture: Hebrews. vessels(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:31:9 @ And the altar of burnt offering with all its furniture, and the laver and its foot, (note:)furniture: Hebrews. vessels(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:31:10 @ And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest’s office,

rwbs@Exodus:31:11 @ And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

rwbs@Exodus:31:12 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:31:13 @ Speak thou also to the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that may know that I the LORD that doth sanctify you.

rwbs@Exodus:31:14 @ Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it holy to you: every one that profaneth it shall surely be put to death: for whoever doeth work in it, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

rwbs@Exodus:31:15 @ Six days may work be done; but in the seventh the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whoever doeth work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. (note:)holy: Hebrews. holiness(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:31:16 @ Therefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, a perpetual covenant.

rwbs@Exodus:31:17 @ It a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

rwbs@Exodus:31:18 @ And to Moses, when he finished speaking with him upon mount Sinai, he gave two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God.

rwbs@Exodus:32:1 @ And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mount, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron, and said to him, Arise, make us gods, which shall go before us; for this Moses, the man that brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.

rwbs@Exodus:32:2 @ And Aaron said to them, Break off the golden earrings, which in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring to me.

rwbs@Exodus:32:3 @ And all the people broke off the golden earrings which in their ears, and brought to Aaron.

rwbs@Exodus:32:4 @ And he received at their hand, and fashioned it with an engraving tool, after he had made it a molten calf: and they said, These thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

rwbs@Exodus:32:5 @ And when Aaron saw, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation, and said, To morrow a feast to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:32:6 @ And they rose early on the next morning, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.

rwbs@Exodus:32:7 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Go, go down; for thy people, which thou broughtest out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted:

rwbs@Exodus:32:8 @ They have turned aside quickly from the way which I commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed to it, and said, These thy gods, O Israel, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

rwbs@Exodus:32:9 @ And the LORD said to Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it a stiffnecked people:

rwbs@Exodus:32:10 @ Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may burn against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.

rwbs@Exodus:32:11 @ And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath burn against thy people, which thou hast brought forth from the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? (note:)the LORD: Hebrews. the face of the LORD(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:32:12 @ Why should the Egyptians speak, and say, For evil did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.

rwbs@Exodus:32:13 @ Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou sworest by thine own self, and saidst to them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give to your seed, and they shall inherit for ever.

rwbs@Exodus:32:14 @ And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do to his people.

rwbs@Exodus:32:15 @ And Moses turned, and went down from the mount, and the two tables of the testimony in his hand: the tables written on both their sides; on the one side and on the other they written.

rwbs@Exodus:32:16 @ And the tables the work of God, and the writing the writing of God, engraved upon the tables.

rwbs@Exodus:32:17 @ And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said to Moses, a noise of war in the camp.

rwbs@Exodus:32:18 @ And he said, not the voice of shout for mastery, neither the voice of cry for being overcome: the noise of sing do I hear. (note:)being…: Hebrews. weakness(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:32:19 @ And it came to pass, as soon as he came near to the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger burned, and he cast the tables from his hands, and broke them beneath the mount.

rwbs@Exodus:32:20 @ And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt in the fire, and ground to powder, and scattered upon the water, and made the children of Israel drink.

rwbs@Exodus:32:21 @ And Moses said to Aaron, What did this people to thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them?

rwbs@Exodus:32:22 @ And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord burn: thou knowest the people, that they on evil.

rwbs@Exodus:32:23 @ For they said to me, Make us gods, which shall go before us: for this Moses, the man that brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.

rwbs@Exodus:32:24 @ And I said to them, Whoever hath any gold, let them break off. So they gave to me: then I cast it into the fire, and there came out this calf.

rwbs@Exodus:32:25 @ And when Moses saw that the people naked; (for Aaron had made them naked to shame among their enemies:) (note:)their enemies: Hebrews. those that rose up against them(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:32:26 @ Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who on the LORD’S side? to me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together to him.

rwbs@Exodus:32:27 @ And he said to them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.

rwbs@Exodus:32:28 @ And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.

rwbs@Exodus:32:29 @ For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. (note:)For Moses…: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc(:note)Consecrate…: Hebrews. Fill your hands

rwbs@Exodus:32:30 @ And it came to pass on the next day, that Moses said to the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I shall make an atonement for your sin.

rwbs@Exodus:32:31 @ And Moses returned to the LORD, and said, O, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.

rwbs@Exodus:32:32 @ Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin ––; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

rwbs@Exodus:32:33 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Whoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.

rwbs@Exodus:32:34 @ Therefore now go, lead the people to of which I have spoken to thee: behold, my angel shall go before thee: nevertheless in the day when I visit I will visit their sin upon them.

rwbs@Exodus:32:35 @ And the LORD afflicted the people, because they made the calf, which Aaron made.

rwbs@Exodus:33:1 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Depart, go up from here, thou and the people which thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt, to the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, To thy seed will I give it:

rwbs@Exodus:33:2 @ And I will send an angel before thee; and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite:

rwbs@Exodus:33:3 @ To a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way.

rwbs@Exodus:33:4 @ And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned: and no man put on him his ornaments.

rwbs@Exodus:33:5 @ For the LORD had said to Moses, Say to the children of Israel, Ye a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do to thee.

rwbs@Exodus:33:6 @ And the children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments by the mount Horeb.

rwbs@Exodus:33:7 @ And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it outside the camp, far from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, every one who sought the LORD went out to the tabernacle of the congregation, which outside the camp.

rwbs@Exodus:33:8 @ And it came to pass, when Moses went out to the tabernacle, all the people rose, and stood every man his tent door, and looked after Moses, until he had gone into the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:33:9 @ And it came to pass, as Moses entered into the tabernacle, the cloudy pillar descended, and stood the door of the tabernacle, and talked with Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:33:10 @ And all the people saw the cloudy pillar stand the tabernacle door: and all the people rose and worshipped, every man his tent door.

rwbs@Exodus:33:11 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaketh to his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:33:12 @ And Moses said to the LORD, See, thou sayest to me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.

rwbs@Exodus:33:13 @ Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, show me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation thy people.

rwbs@Exodus:33:14 @ And he said, My presence shall go, and I will give thee rest.

rwbs@Exodus:33:16 @ For how then shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that upon the face of the earth.

rwbs@Exodus:33:17 @ And the LORD said to Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

rwbs@Exodus:33:18 @ And he said, I beseech thee, show me thy glory.

rwbs@Exodus:33:19 @ And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.

rwbs@Exodus:33:20 @ And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

rwbs@Exodus:33:21 @ And the LORD said, Behold, a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:

rwbs@Exodus:33:22 @ And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:

rwbs@Exodus:34:1 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like the first: and I will write upon tables the words that were in the first tables, which thou didst break.

rwbs@Exodus:34:2 @ And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning to mount Sinai, and present thyself there to me on the top of the mount.

rwbs@Exodus:34:3 @ And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be seen throughout all the mount; neither let the flocks nor herds feed before that mount.

rwbs@Exodus:34:4 @ And he hewed two tables of stone like the first; and Moses rose up early in the morning, and went up to mount Sinai, as the LORD had commanded him, and took in his hand the two tables of stone.

rwbs@Exodus:34:5 @ And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:34:6 @ And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

rwbs@Exodus:34:7 @ Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, to the third and to the fourth.

rwbs@Exodus:34:8 @ And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshipped.

rwbs@Exodus:34:9 @ And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thy inheritance.

rwbs@Exodus:34:10 @ And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do wonders, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou shall see the work of the LORD: for it a terrible thing that I will do with thee.

rwbs@Exodus:34:11 @ Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I drive out before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

rwbs@Exodus:34:12 @ Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land where thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:

rwbs@Exodus:34:13 @ But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their groves: (note:)images: Hebrews. statues(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:34:14 @ For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name Jealous, a jealous God:

rwbs@Exodus:34:15 @ Lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they go astray after their gods, and sacrifice to their gods, and call thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice;

rwbs@Exodus:34:16 @ And thou take of their daughters to thy sons, and their daughters go astray after their gods, and make thy sons go astray after their gods.

rwbs@Exodus:34:17 @ Thou shalt make thee no molten gods.

rwbs@Exodus:34:18 @ The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep. Seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time of the month Abib: for in the month Abib thou camest out of from Egypt.

rwbs@Exodus:34:19 @ All that openeth the womb mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, ox or sheep,. (note:)sheep: or, kid(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:34:20 @ But the firstling of a donkey thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and if thou shalt not redeem, then shalt thou break his neck. All the firstborn of thy sons thou shalt redeem. And none shall appear before me empty. (note:)lamb: or, kid(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:34:21 @ Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in time of plowing and in harvest thou shalt rest.

rwbs@Exodus:34:22 @ And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year’s end. (note:)year’s end: Hebrews. revolution of the year(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:34:23 @ Three times in the year shall all your males appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel.

rwbs@Exodus:34:24 @ For I will drive out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy borders: neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to appear before the LORD thy God three times in the year.

rwbs@Exodus:34:25 @ Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven; neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left until the morning.

rwbs@Exodus:34:26 @ The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring to the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in his mother’s milk.

rwbs@Exodus:34:27 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Write thou these words: for after the tenor of these words I have made a covenant with thee and with Israel.

rwbs@Exodus:34:28 @ And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread, nor drank water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments. (note:)commandments: Hebrews. words(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:34:29 @ And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.

rwbs@Exodus:34:30 @ And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come near him.

rwbs@Exodus:34:31 @ And Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned to him: and Moses talked with them.

rwbs@Exodus:34:32 @ And afterward all the children of Israel came near: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai.

rwbs@Exodus:34:33 @ And Moses finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face.

rwbs@Exodus:34:34 @ But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the veil off, until he came out. And he came out, and spoke to the children of Israel which he was commanded.

rwbs@Exodus:34:35 @ And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone: and Moses put the veil upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

rwbs@Exodus:35:1 @ And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said to them, These the words which the LORD hath commanded, that should do them.

rwbs@Exodus:35:2 @ Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whoever doth work in it shall be put to death. (note:)an…: Hebrews. holiness(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:35:3 @ Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath day.

rwbs@Exodus:35:4 @ And Moses spoke to all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This the thing which the LORD commanded, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:35:5 @ Take ye from among you an offering to the LORD: whoever of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,

rwbs@Exodus:35:8 @ And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

rwbs@Exodus:35:9 @ And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the breastplate.

rwbs@Exodus:35:10 @ And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;

rwbs@Exodus:35:11 @ The tabernacle, its tent, and its covering, its clasps, and its boards, its bars, its pillars, and its sockets,

rwbs@Exodus:35:12 @ The ark, and its staffs, the mercy seat, and the veil of the covering,

rwbs@Exodus:35:13 @ The table, and its staffs, and all its vessels, and the showbread,

rwbs@Exodus:35:14 @ The lampstand also for the light, and its furniture, and its lamps, with the oil for the light,

rwbs@Exodus:35:15 @ And the incense altar, and its staffs, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the door at the entrance of the tabernacle,

rwbs@Exodus:35:16 @ The altar of burnt offering, with its brasen grate, its staffs, and all its vessels, the laver and its foot,

rwbs@Exodus:35:17 @ The hangings of the court, its pillars, and their sockets, and the hanging for the door of the court,

rwbs@Exodus:35:18 @ The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,

rwbs@Exodus:35:19 @ The cloths of service, to do service in the holy, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest’s office.

rwbs@Exodus:35:20 @ And all the congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:35:21 @ And they came, every one whose heart was stirred, and every one whom his spirit made willing, they brought the LORD’S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments.

rwbs@Exodus:35:22 @ And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and necklaces, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered an offering of gold to the LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:35:24 @ Every one that offered an offering of silver and brass brought the LORD’S offering: and every man, with whom was found shittim wood for any work of the service, brought.

rwbs@Exodus:35:25 @ And all the women that were wise hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and of fine linen.

rwbs@Exodus:35:26 @ And all the women whose heart moved them in wisdom spun goats’.

rwbs@Exodus:35:27 @ And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;

rwbs@Exodus:35:28 @ And spice, and oil for the light, and for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense.

rwbs@Exodus:35:29 @ The children of Israel brought a willing offering to the LORD, every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all manner of work, which the LORD had commanded to be made by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:35:30 @ And Moses said to the children of Israel, See, the LORD hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah;

rwbs@Exodus:35:31 @ And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

rwbs@Exodus:35:33 @ And in the cutting of stones, to set, and in carving of wood, to make any manner of skilful work.

rwbs@Exodus:35:34 @ And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Daniel.

rwbs@Exodus:35:35 @ He hath filled them with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the skilful workmen, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, of them that do any work, and of those that make beautifully wrought work.

rwbs@Exodus:36:1 @ Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.

rwbs@Exodus:36:2 @ And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, every one whose heart moved him to come to the work to do it:

rwbs@Exodus:36:3 @ And they received from Moses all the offering, which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, to make it. And they brought yet to him free offerings every morning.

rwbs@Exodus:36:4 @ And all the wise men, that wrought all the work of the sanctuary, came every man from his work which they made;

rwbs@Exodus:36:5 @ And they spoke to Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.

rwbs@Exodus:36:6 @ And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.

rwbs@Exodus:36:7 @ For the things they had were sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.

rwbs@Exodus:36:8 @ And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: he made them cherubim of skilful work.

rwbs@Exodus:36:9 @ The length of one curtain twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains all of one size.

rwbs@Exodus:36:10 @ And he coupled the five curtains one to another: and five curtains he coupled one to another.

rwbs@Exodus:36:11 @ And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the extremity of curtain, in the coupling of the second. (note:)selvedge: an edge of cloth so woven that it cannot unravel(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:36:12 @ Fifty loops he made in one curtain, and fifty loops he made in the edge of the curtain which in the coupling of the second: the loops held one to another.

rwbs@Exodus:36:13 @ And he made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so it became one tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:36:14 @ And he made curtains goats’ for the tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.

rwbs@Exodus:36:15 @ The length of one curtain thirty cubits, and four cubits the breadth of one curtain: the eleven curtains of one size.

rwbs@Exodus:36:16 @ And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.

rwbs@Exodus:36:17 @ And he made fifty loops upon the outer edge of the curtain in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.

rwbs@Exodus:36:18 @ And he made fifty clasps brass to couple the tent together, that it might be one.

rwbs@Exodus:36:19 @ And he made a covering for the tent rams’ skins dyed red, and a covering badgers’ skins above.

rwbs@Exodus:36:20 @ And he made boards for the tabernacle shittim wood, standing up.

rwbs@Exodus:36:21 @ The length of a board ten cubits, and the breadth of a board one cubit and a half.

rwbs@Exodus:36:22 @ One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another: thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:36:23 @ And he made boards for the tabernacle; twenty boards for the south side southward:

rwbs@Exodus:36:24 @ And forty sockets of silver he made under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for its two tenons, and two sockets under another board for its two tenons.

rwbs@Exodus:36:25 @ And for the other side of the tabernacle, toward the north corner, he made twenty boards,

rwbs@Exodus:36:26 @ And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.

rwbs@Exodus:36:27 @ And for the sides of the tabernacle westward he made six boards.

rwbs@Exodus:36:28 @ And two boards he made for the corners of the tabernacle in the two sides.

rwbs@Exodus:36:29 @ And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at its head, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners. (note:)coupled: Hebrews. twinned(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:36:30 @ And there were eight boards; and their sockets sixteen sockets of silver, under every board two sockets. (note:)under…: Hebrews. two sockets, two sockets under one board(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:36:31 @ And he made bars of shittim wood; five for the boards of the one side of the tabernacle,

rwbs@Exodus:36:32 @ And five bars for the boards of the other side of the tabernacle, and five bars for the boards of the tabernacle for the sides westward.

rwbs@Exodus:36:33 @ And he made the middle bar to shoot through the boards from the one end to the other.

rwbs@Exodus:36:34 @ And he overlaid the boards with gold, and made their rings gold places for the bars, and overlaid the bars with gold.

rwbs@Exodus:36:36 @ And he made for it four pillars shittim, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver.

rwbs@Exodus:36:37 @ And he made an hanging for the tabernacle door blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, of needlework; (note:)of needlework: Hebrews. the work of a needleworker or, embroiderer(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:36:38 @ And its five pillars with their hooks: and he overlaid their tops and their bands with gold: but their five sockets brass.

rwbs@Exodus:37:1 @ And Bezaleel made the ark shittim wood: two cubits and a half the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:

rwbs@Exodus:37:3 @ And he cast for it four rings of gold, by its four corners; even two rings upon its one side, and two rings upon its other side

rwbs@Exodus:37:4 @ And he made staffs shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

rwbs@Exodus:37:5 @ And he put the staffs into the rings by the sides of the ark, to bear the ark.

rwbs@Exodus:37:6 @ And he made the mercy seat pure gold: two cubits and a half the length of it, and one cubit and a half the breadth of it.

rwbs@Exodus:37:7 @ And he made two cherubim gold, beaten out of one piece he made them, on the two ends of the mercy seat; (note:)on…: or, out of, etc(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:37:8 @ One cherub on the end on this side, and another cherub on the end on that side: out of the mercy seat made he the cherubim on its two ends. (note:)on the end: or, out of, etc(:note)on the other end: or, out of, etc

rwbs@Exodus:37:9 @ And the cherubim spread out wings on high, covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; toward the mercy seat were the faces of the cherubim.

rwbs@Exodus:37:10 @ And he made the table shittim wood: two cubits its length, and a cubit its breadth, and a cubit and a half its height:

rwbs@Exodus:37:13 @ And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings upon the four corners that in its four feet.

rwbs@Exodus:37:14 @ Close to the border were the rings, the places for the staffs to bear the table.

rwbs@Exodus:37:15 @ And he made the staffs shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold, to bear the table.

rwbs@Exodus:37:16 @ And he made the vessels which upon the table, its dishes, and its spoons, and its bowls, and its covers to cover with, pure gold. (note:)to cover…: or, to pour out withal(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:37:17 @ And he made the lampstand pure gold: beaten work he made the lampstand; its shaft, and its branch, its bowls, its knobs, and its flowers, were of the same:

rwbs@Exodus:37:18 @ And six branches proceeding from its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it, and three branches of the lampstand from its other side:

rwbs@Exodus:37:19 @ Three bowls made after the fashion of almonds in one branch, a knob and a flower; and three bowls made like almonds in another branch, a knob and a flower: so throughout the six branches going out of the lampstand.

rwbs@Exodus:37:20 @ And in the lampstand four bowls made like almonds, its knobs, and its flowers:

rwbs@Exodus:37:21 @ And a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, according to the six branches going out of it.

rwbs@Exodus:37:22 @ Their knobs and their branches were of the same: all of it one beaten work pure gold.

rwbs@Exodus:37:25 @ And he made the incense altar shittim wood: the length of it a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; foursquare; and two cubits the height of it; the horns of it were of the same.

rwbs@Exodus:37:26 @ And he overlaid it with pure gold, the top of it, and its sides all around, and its horns: also he made for it a crown of gold all around.

rwbs@Exodus:37:27 @ And he made two rings of gold for it under its crown, by its two corners, upon its two sides, to be places for the staffs to bear it with.

rwbs@Exodus:37:28 @ And he made the staffs shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold.

rwbs@Exodus:37:29 @ And he made the holy anointing oil, and the pure incense of sweet spices, according to the work of the perfumer.

rwbs@Exodus:38:1 @ And he made the altar of burnt offering shittim wood: five cubits the length of it, and five cubits the breadth of it; foursquare; and its height was three cubits.

rwbs@Exodus:38:2 @ And he made its horns on its four corners; its horns were of the same: and he overlaid it with brass.

rwbs@Exodus:38:3 @ And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and the basins, the fleshhooks, and the firepans: all the vessels of it he made brass.

rwbs@Exodus:38:4 @ And he made for the altar a brasen grate of network under its rim beneath to the midst of it.

rwbs@Exodus:38:5 @ And he cast four rings for the four ends of the grate of brass, places for the staffs.

rwbs@Exodus:38:6 @ And he made the staffs shittim wood, and overlaid them with brass.

rwbs@Exodus:38:7 @ And he put the staffs into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it with; he made the altar hollow with boards.

rwbs@Exodus:38:8 @ And he made the laver brass, and the foot of it brass, of the lookingglasses of serving, who served the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. (note:)lookingglasses: or, brasen glasses(:note)assembling: Hebrews. assembling by troops

rwbs@Exodus:38:9 @ And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court fine twined linen, an hundred cubits:

rwbs@Exodus:38:10 @ Their pillars twenty, and their brasen sockets twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their bands silver.

rwbs@Exodus:38:11 @ And for the north side an hundred cubits, their pillars twenty, and their sockets of brass twenty; the hooks of the pillars and their bands silver.

rwbs@Exodus:38:12 @ And for the west side hangings of fifty cubits, their pillars ten, and their sockets ten; the hooks of the pillars and their bands silver.

rwbs@Exodus:38:13 @ And for the east side eastward fifty cubits.

rwbs@Exodus:38:14 @ The hangings of the one side fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

rwbs@Exodus:38:15 @ And for the other side of the court gate, on this hand and that hand, hangings of fifteen cubits; their pillars three, and their sockets three.

rwbs@Exodus:38:16 @ All the hangings of the court all around of fine twined linen.

rwbs@Exodus:38:17 @ And the sockets for the pillars brass; the hooks of the pillars and their bands silver; and the overlaying of their tops silver; and all the pillars of the court had bands of silver.

rwbs@Exodus:38:18 @ And the hanging for the gate of the court needlework, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: and twenty cubits the length, and the height in the breadth five cubits, answerable to the hangings of the court.

rwbs@Exodus:38:19 @ And their pillars four, and their sockets brass four; their hooks silver, and the overlaying of their tops and their bands silver.

rwbs@Exodus:38:20 @ And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court all around, brass.

rwbs@Exodus:38:21 @ This is the sum of the tabernacle, of the tabernacle of testimony, as it was counted, according to the commandment of Moses, the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, son to Aaron the priest.

rwbs@Exodus:38:22 @ And Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made all that the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:38:23 @ And with him Aholiab, son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, an engraver, and a skilful workman, and an embroiderer in blue, and in purple, and in scarlet, and fine linen.

rwbs@Exodus:38:24 @ All the gold that was used for the work in all the work of the holy, even the gold of the offering, was twenty and nine talents, and seven hundred and thirty shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary.

rwbs@Exodus:38:25 @ And the silver of them that were numbered of the congregation an hundred talents, and a thousand seven hundred and seventy and five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:

rwbs@Exodus:38:26 @ A bekah for every man,, half a shekel, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for every one that went to be numbered, from twenty years old and upward, for six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty. (note:)every man: Hebrews. a poll(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:38:27 @ And of the hundred talents of silver were cast the sockets of the sanctuary, and the sockets of the veil; an hundred sockets of the hundred talents, a talent for a socket.

rwbs@Exodus:38:28 @ And of the thousand seven hundred seventy and five shekels he made hooks for the pillars, and overlaid their tops, and made bands for them.

rwbs@Exodus:38:29 @ And the brass of the offering seventy talents, and two thousand and four hundred shekels.

rwbs@Exodus:38:30 @ And with this he made the sockets to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the brasen altar, and the brasen grate for it, and all the vessels of the altar,

rwbs@Exodus:38:31 @ And the sockets of the court all around, and the sockets of the court gate, and all the pins of the tabernacle, and all the pins of the court all around.

rwbs@Exodus:39:1 @ And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service, to do service in the holy, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:39:2 @ And he made the ephod gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

rwbs@Exodus:39:3 @ And they beat the gold into thin plates, and cut wires, to work in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine linen, skilful work.

rwbs@Exodus:39:4 @ They made shoulderpieces for it, to couple together: by the two edges was it coupled together.

rwbs@Exodus:39:5 @ And the beautifully woven band of his ephod, that upon it, of the same, according to its work; gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:39:6 @ And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in settings of gold, engraved, as signets are engraved, with the names of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Exodus:39:7 @ And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:39:8 @ And he made the breastplate skilful work, like the work of the ephod; gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

rwbs@Exodus:39:9 @ It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span the length of it, and a span the breadth of it, doubled.

rwbs@Exodus:39:10 @ And they set in it four rows of stones: row a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this the first row. (note:)sardius: or, ruby(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:39:11 @ And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

rwbs@Exodus:39:12 @ And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

rwbs@Exodus:39:13 @ And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: inclosed in settings of gold in their inclosings.

rwbs@Exodus:39:14 @ And the stones according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

rwbs@Exodus:39:15 @ And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, braided work pure gold.

rwbs@Exodus:39:16 @ And they made two settings gold, and two gold rings; and put the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate.

rwbs@Exodus:39:17 @ And they put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

rwbs@Exodus:39:18 @ And the two ends of the two braided chains they fastened in the two settings, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod, before it.

rwbs@Exodus:39:19 @ And they made two rings of gold, and put on the two ends of the breastplate, upon the border of it, which on the side of the ephod inward.

rwbs@Exodus:39:20 @ And they made two golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, opposite its coupling, above the beautifully woven band of the ephod.

rwbs@Exodus:39:21 @ And they bound the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it might be above the beautifully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate might not be loosed from the ephod; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:39:22 @ And he made the robe of the ephod woven work, all blue.

rwbs@Exodus:39:23 @ And an hole in the midst of the robe, as the hole of a coat of mail, a band around the hole, that it should not rend.

rwbs@Exodus:39:24 @ And they made upon the hems of the robe pomegranates blue, and purple, and scarlet, twined.

rwbs@Exodus:39:25 @ And they made bells pure gold, and put the bells between the pomegranates upon the hem of the robe, around between the pomegranates;

rwbs@Exodus:39:26 @ A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe to minister; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:39:27 @ And they made coats fine linen woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,

rwbs@Exodus:39:29 @ And a waistband fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, needlework; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:39:30 @ And they made the plate of the holy crown pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

rwbs@Exodus:39:31 @ And they tied to it a lace of blue, to fasten on high upon the mitre; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:39:32 @ Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.

rwbs@Exodus:39:33 @ And they brought the tabernacle to Moses, the tent, and all its furniture, its clasps, its boards, its bars, and its pillars, and its sockets,

rwbs@Exodus:39:34 @ And the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers’ skins, and the veil of the covering,

rwbs@Exodus:39:35 @ The ark of the testimony, and its staffs, and the mercy seat,

rwbs@Exodus:39:36 @ The table, all its vessels, and the showbread,

rwbs@Exodus:39:37 @ The pure lampstand, its lamps, the lamps to be set in order, and all its vessels, and the oil for light,

rwbs@Exodus:39:38 @ And the golden altar, and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, and the hanging for the tabernacle door, (note:)the sweet…: Hebrews. the incense of sweet spices(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:39:39 @ The brasen altar, and its grate of brass, its staffs, and all its vessels, the laver and its foot,

rwbs@Exodus:39:40 @ The hangings of the court, its pillars, and its sockets, and the hanging for the court gate, its cords, and its pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation,

rwbs@Exodus:39:41 @ The cloths of service to do service in the holy, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons’ garments, to minister in the priest’s office.

rwbs@Exodus:39:42 @ According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work.

rwbs@Exodus:39:43 @ And Moses looked upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

rwbs@Exodus:40:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Exodus:40:2 @ On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.

rwbs@Exodus:40:3 @ And thou shalt put in it the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the veil.

rwbs@Exodus:40:4 @ And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the lampstand, and light its lamps. (note:)the things…: Hebrews. the order thereof(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:40:5 @ And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:40:6 @ And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.

rwbs@Exodus:40:7 @ And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water in it.

rwbs@Exodus:40:8 @ And thou shalt set up the court all around, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.

rwbs@Exodus:40:9 @ And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that in it, and shalt hallow it, and all its vessels: and it shall be holy.

rwbs@Exodus:40:10 @ And thou shalt anoint the altar of the burnt offering, and all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and it shall be an altar most holy. (note:)most holy: Hebrews. holiness of holinesses(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:40:11 @ And thou shalt anoint the laver and its foot, and sanctify it.

rwbs@Exodus:40:12 @ And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.

rwbs@Exodus:40:13 @ And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister to me in the priest’s office.

rwbs@Exodus:40:14 @ And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

rwbs@Exodus:40:15 @ And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister to me in the priest’s office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

rwbs@Exodus:40:16 @ Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he.

rwbs@Exodus:40:17 @ And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first of the month, the tabernacle was reared up.

rwbs@Exodus:40:18 @ And Moses reared up the tabernacle, and fastened its sockets, and set up its boards, and put in its bars, and reared up its pillars.

rwbs@Exodus:40:19 @ And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent above upon it; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:40:20 @ And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staffs on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:

rwbs@Exodus:40:21 @ And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:40:22 @ And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, outside the veil.

rwbs@Exodus:40:23 @ And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:40:24 @ And he put the lampstand in the tent of the congregation, opposite the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

rwbs@Exodus:40:25 @ And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:40:26 @ And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the veil:

rwbs@Exodus:40:27 @ And he burnt sweet incense on it; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:40:28 @ And he set up the hanging the door of the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:40:29 @ And he put the altar of burnt offering the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation, and offered upon it the burnt offering and the meat offering; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:40:30 @ And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and put water there, to wash.

rwbs@Exodus:40:31 @ And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet from it:

rwbs@Exodus:40:32 @ When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near to the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Exodus:40:33 @ And he reared up the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work.

rwbs@Exodus:40:34 @ Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:40:35 @ And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

rwbs@Exodus:40:36 @ And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys: (note:)went onward: Hebrews. journeyed(:note)

rwbs@Exodus:40:37 @ But if the cloud was not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up.

rwbs@Exodus:40:38 @ For the cloud of the LORD upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:1 @ And the LORD called to Moses, and spoke to him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:1:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, If any man of you shall bring an offering to the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, of the herd, and of the flock.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:3 @ If his offering shall a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:4 @ And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:5 @ And he shall kill the bull before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood around upon the altar that the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:6 @ And he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into its pieces.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:7 @ And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire:

rwbs@Leviticus:1:8 @ And the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat, in order upon the wood that on the fire which upon the altar:

rwbs@Leviticus:1:9 @ But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:10 @ And if his offering of the flocks,, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:11 @ And he shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall sprinkle his blood around upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:12 @ And he shall cut it into its pieces, with its head and its fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that on the fire which upon the altar:

rwbs@Leviticus:1:13 @ But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring all, and burn upon the altar: it a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:14 @ And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD shall of fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.

rwbs@Leviticus:1:15 @ And the priest shall bring it to the altar, and wring off its head, and burn on the altar; and its blood shall be wrung out at the side of the altar: (note:)wring…: or, pinch off the head with the nail(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:1:16 @ And he shall pluck away its crop with its feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes: (note:)his feathers: or, the filth thereof(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:1:17 @ And he shall cleave it with its wings, shall not divide asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that upon the fire: it a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:1 @ And when any will offer a meat offering to the LORD, his offering shall be fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense on it:

rwbs@Leviticus:2:2 @ And he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests: and he shall take from it his handful of its flour, and of its oil, with all of its frankincense; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD:

rwbs@Leviticus:2:3 @ And the remnant of the meat offering Aaron’s and his sons’: a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:4 @ And if thou shalt bring an oblation of a meat offering baked in the oven, unleavened cakes of fine flour mixed with oil, or unleavened wafers anointed with oil.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:7 @ And if thy oblation shall a meat offering in the fryingpan, it shall be made fine flour with oil.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:8 @ And thou shalt bring the meat offering that is made of these things to the LORD: and when it is presented to the priest, he shall bring it to the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:9 @ And the priest shall take from the meat offering a memorial of it, and shall burn upon the altar: an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:10 @ And that which is left of the meat offering Aaron’s and his sons’: a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:11 @ No meat offering, which ye shall bring to the LORD, shall be made with leaven: for ye shall burn no leaven, nor any honey, in any offering of the LORD made by fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:12 @ As for the oblation of the firstfruits, ye shall offer them to the LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet savour. (note:)be burnt: Hebrews. ascend(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:2:13 @ And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou allow the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thy offerings thou shalt offer salt.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:14 @ And if thou shalt offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits to the LORD, thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy firstfruits green ears of grain dried by the fire, grain beaten out of full ears.

rwbs@Leviticus:2:16 @ And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, of its beaten grain, and of its oil, with all its frankincense: an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:1 @ And if his oblation shall a sacrifice of peace offering, if he shall offer of the herd; whether a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:2 @ And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron’s sons the priests shall sprinkle the blood around upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:3 @ And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that upon the inwards, (note:)fat: or, suet(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:3:4 @ And the two kidneys, and the fat that on them, which by the flanks, and the fat above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away. (note:)caul…: or, midriff over the liver, and over the kidneys(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:3:5 @ And Aaron’s sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which upon the wood that on the fire: an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:6 @ And if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offering to the LORD shall of the flock; male or female, he shall offer it without blemish.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:7 @ If he shall offer a lamb for his offering, then shall he offer it before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:8 @ And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and Aaron’s sons shall sprinkle the blood of it around upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:9 @ And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire to the LORD; its fat, the whole rump, that shall he take off close to the backbone; and the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that upon the inwards,

rwbs@Leviticus:3:10 @ And the two kidneys, and the fat that upon them, which by the flanks, and the fat above the liver, with the kidneys, that shall he take away.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:11 @ And the priest shall burn it upon the altar: the food of the offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:12 @ And if his offering shall a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:13 @ And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle its blood around upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:14 @ And he shall offer of it his offering, an offering made by fire to the LORD; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that upon the inwards,

rwbs@Leviticus:3:15 @ And the two kidneys, and the fat that upon them, which by the flanks, and the fat above the liver, with the kidneys, that shall he take away.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:16 @ And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat the LORD’S.

rwbs@Leviticus:3:17 @ a perpetual statute for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that ye eat neither fat nor blood.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:4:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD which ought not to be done, and shall break any of them:

rwbs@Leviticus:4:3 @ If the priest that is anointed shall sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bull without blemish to the LORD for a sin offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:4 @ And he shall bring the bull to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD; and shall lay his hand upon the bull’s head, and kill the bull before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:5 @ And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bull’s blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation:

rwbs@Leviticus:4:6 @ And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before the LORD, before the veil of the sanctuary.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:7 @ And the priest shall put of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bull at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:8 @ And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bull for the sin offering; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that upon the inwards,

rwbs@Leviticus:4:9 @ And the two kidneys, and the fat that upon them, which by the flanks, and the fat above the liver, with the kidneys, that shall he take away,

rwbs@Leviticus:4:10 @ As it was taken off from the bull of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of the burnt offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:11 @ And the skin of the bull, and all his flesh, with his head, and with his legs, and his inwards, and his dung,

rwbs@Leviticus:4:12 @ Even the whole bull shall he carry forth outside the camp to a clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn him on the wood with fire: where the ashes are poured out shall he be burnt. (note:)without…: Hebrews. to without the camp(:note)where…: Heb. at the pouring out of the ashes

rwbs@Leviticus:4:13 @ And if the whole congregation of Israel shall sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done any of the commandments of the LORD which should not be done, and are guilty;

rwbs@Leviticus:4:14 @ When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bull for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:15 @ And the elders of the congregation shall lay their hands upon the head of the bull before the LORD: and the bull shall be killed before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:16 @ And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bull’s blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

rwbs@Leviticus:4:17 @ And the priest shall dip his finger of the blood, and sprinkle seven times before the LORD, before the veil.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:18 @ And he shall put of the blood upon the horns of the altar which before the LORD, that in the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall pour out all the blood at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:19 @ And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:20 @ And he shall do with the bull as he did with the bull for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:21 @ And he shall carry forth the bull outside the camp, and burn him as he burned the first bull: it a sin offering for the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:22 @ When a ruler hath sinned, and done through ignorance any of the commandments of the LORD his God which should not be done, and is guilty;

rwbs@Leviticus:4:23 @ Or if his sin, in which he hath sinned, shall come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:

rwbs@Leviticus:4:24 @ And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the goat, and kill it in the place where they kill the burnt offering before the LORD: it a sin offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:25 @ And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out his blood at the bottom of the altar of burnt offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:26 @ And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:27 @ And if any one of the common people shall sin through ignorance, while he doeth any of the commandments of the LORD which ought not to be done, and be guilty; (note:)any one: Hebrews. any soul(:note)common…: Heb. people of the land

rwbs@Leviticus:4:28 @ Or if his sin, which he hath sinned, shall come to his knowledge: then he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a female without blemish, for his sin which he hath sinned.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:29 @ And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of the burnt offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:30 @ And the priest shall take of the blood of it with his finger, and put upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all its blood at the bottom of the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:31 @ And he shall take away all its fat, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn upon the altar for a sweet savour to the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:33 @ And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay it for a sin offering in the place where they kill the burnt offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:4:34 @ And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood of it at the bottom of the altar:

rwbs@Leviticus:4:35 @ And he shall take away all its fat, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire to the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:1 @ And if a soul shall sin, and hear the voice of an oath, and a witness, whether he hath seen or known; if he doth not utter, then he shall bear his iniquity.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:2 @ Or if a soul shall touch any unclean thing, whether a carcase of an unclean beast, or a carcase of unclean cattle, or the carcase of unclean creeping things, and it shall be hidden from him; he also shall be unclean, and guilty.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:3 @ Or if he shall touch the uncleanness of man, whatever uncleanness that a man shall be defiled with, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth, then he shall be guilty.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:4 @ Or if a soul shall make an oath, pronouncing with lips to do evil, or to do good, whatever that a man shall pronounce with an oath, and it be hid from him; when he knoweth, then he shall be guilty in one of these.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:5 @ And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that he hath sinned in that:

rwbs@Leviticus:5:6 @ And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD for his sin which he hath sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:7 @ And if he shall not be able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, to the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. (note:)he be…: Hebrews. his hand cannot reach to the sufficiency of a lamb(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:5:8 @ And he shall bring them to the priest, who shall offer which for the sin offering first, and wring off his head from his neck, but shall not divide asunder:

rwbs@Leviticus:5:9 @ And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it a sin offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:10 @ And he shall offer the second a burnt offering, according to the custom: and the priest shall make an atonement for him for his sin which he hath sinned, and it shall be forgiven him. (note:)manner: or, ordinance(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:5:11 @ But if he shall not be able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil upon it, neither shall he put frankincense on it: for it a sin offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:12 @ Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, a memorial of it, and burn on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire to the LORD: it a sin offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:13 @ And the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his sin that he hath sinned in one of these, and it shall be forgiven him: and shall be the priest’s, as a meat offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:14 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:5:15 @ If a soul shall commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass to the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering:

rwbs@Leviticus:5:16 @ And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add to it the fifth part, and give it to the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:17 @ And if a soul shall sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he knew not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:18 @ And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance in which he erred and knew not, and it shall be forgiven him.

rwbs@Leviticus:5:19 @ It a trespass offering: he hath certainly trespassed against the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:6:2 @ If a soul shall sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie to his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; (note:)in fellowship: or, in dealing(:note)fellowship: Hebrews. putting of the hand

rwbs@Leviticus:6:3 @ Or hath found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning in it:

rwbs@Leviticus:6:4 @ Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took by force, or the thing which he obtained by deceit, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,

rwbs@Leviticus:6:5 @ Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add to it the fifth part more, give it to him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering. (note:)in the day…: or, in the day of his being found guilty: Hebrews. in the day of his trespass(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:6:6 @ And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, to the priest:

rwbs@Leviticus:6:7 @ And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing in it.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:8 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:6:9 @ Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This the law of the burnt offering: It the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night until the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it. (note:)because…: or, for the burning(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:6:10 @ And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:11 @ And he shall put off his garments, and put on other garments, and carry forth the ashes outside the camp to a clean place.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:12 @ And the fire upon the altar shall be burning on it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:13 @ The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:14 @ And this the law of the meat offering: the sons of Aaron shall offer it before the LORD, before the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:15 @ And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the meat offering, and of its oil, and all the frankincense which upon the meat offering, and shall burn upon the altar a sweet savour, the memorial of it, to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:16 @ And the remainder of it shall Aaron and his sons eat: with unleavened bread shall it be eaten in the holy place; in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation they shall eat it.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:17 @ It shall not be baked with leaven. I have given it their portion of my offerings made by fire; it most holy, as the sin offering, and as the trespass offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:18 @ All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it. a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the LORD made by fire: every one that toucheth them shall be holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:19 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:6:20 @ This the offering of Aaron and of his sons, which they shall offer to the LORD in the day when he is anointed; the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meat offering perpetual, half of it in the morning, and half of it at night.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:21 @ In a pan it shall be made with oil; baked, thou shalt bring it in: the baked pieces of the meat offering shalt thou offer a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:22 @ And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead shall offer it: a statute for ever to the LORD; it shall be wholly burnt.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:23 @ For every meat offering for the priest shall be wholly burnt: it shall not be eaten.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:24 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:6:25 @ Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, This the law of the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is killed shall the sin offering be killed before the LORD: it most holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:26 @ The priest that offereth it for sin shall eat it: in the holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:27 @ Whatever shall touch the flesh of it shall be holy: and when there is sprinkled of its blood upon any garment, thou shalt wash that on which it was sprinkled in the holy place.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:28 @ But the earthen vessel in which it is boiled shall be broken: and if it shall be boiled in a brasen pot, it shall be both scoured, and rinsed in water.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:29 @ All the males among the priests shall eat of it: it most holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:6:30 @ And no sin offering, of which of the blood is brought into the tabernacle of the congregation to make atonement in the holy, shall be eaten: it shall be burnt in the fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:1 @ Likewise this the law of the trespass offering: it most holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:2 @ In the place where they kill the burnt offering shall they kill the trespass offering: and the blood of it shall he sprinkle around upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:3 @ And he shall offer of it all its fat; the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards,

rwbs@Leviticus:7:4 @ And the two kidneys, and the fat that on them, which by the flanks, and the fat above the liver, with the kidneys, that shall he take away:

rwbs@Leviticus:7:5 @ And the priest shall burn them upon the altar an offering made by fire to the LORD: it a trespass offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:6 @ Every male among the priests shall eat of it: it shall be eaten in the holy place: it most holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:7 @ As the sin offering, so the trespass offering: one law for them: the priest that maketh atonement with it shall have.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:8 @ And the priest that offereth any man’s burnt offering, the priest shall have to himself the skin of the burnt offering which he hath offered.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:9 @ And all the meat offering that is baked in the oven, and all that is dressed in the fryingpan, and in the pan, shall be the priest’s that offereth it. (note:)in the pan: or, on the flat plate or, slice(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:7:10 @ And every meat offering, mingled with oil, and dry, shall all the sons of Aaron have, one as another.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:11 @ And this the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:12 @ If he shall offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:13 @ Besides the cakes, he shall offer his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:14 @ And of it he shall offer one out of the whole oblation an heave offering to the LORD, it shall be the priest’s that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:15 @ And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:16 @ But if the sacrifice of his offering shall a vow, or a voluntary offering, it shall be eaten the same day that he offereth his sacrifice: and on the next day also the remainder of it shall be eaten:

rwbs@Leviticus:7:17 @ But the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:18 @ And if of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings shall be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed to him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:19 @ And the flesh that toucheth any unclean shall not be eaten; it shall be burnt with fire: and as for the flesh, all that shall be clean shall eat of it.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:20 @ But the soul that eateth the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that to the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:21 @ Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean the uncleanness of man, or unclean beast, or any abominable unclean, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which to the LORD, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:22 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:7:23 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:24 @ And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used for any other purpose: but ye shall by no means eat of it. (note:)beast…: Hebrews. carcase(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:7:25 @ For whoever eateth the fat of the beast, of which men offer an offering made by fire to the LORD, even the soul that eateth shall be cut off from his people.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:28 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:7:29 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, He that offereth the sacrifice of his peace offerings to the LORD shall bring his oblation to the LORD of the sacrifice of his peace offerings.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:30 @ His own hands shall bring the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the fat with the breast, that shall he bring, that the breast may be waved a wave offering before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:31 @ And the priest shall burn the fat upon the altar: but the breast shall be Aaron’s and his sons’.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:32 @ And the right shoulder shall ye give to the priest an heave offering of the sacrifices of your peace offerings.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:33 @ He among the sons of Aaron, that offereth the blood of the peace offerings, and the fat, shall have the right shoulder for part.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:34 @ For the wave breast and the heave shoulder have I taken of the children of Israel from off the sacrifices of their peace offerings, and have given them to Aaron the priest and to his sons by a statute for ever from among the children of Israel.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:35 @ This of the anointing of Aaron, and of the anointing of his sons, out of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, in the day he presented them to minister to the LORD in the priest’s office;

rwbs@Leviticus:7:36 @ Which the LORD commanded to be given to them by the children of Israel, in the day that he anointed them, a statute for ever throughout their generations.

rwbs@Leviticus:7:37 @ This the law of the burnt offering, of the meat offering, and of the sin offering, and of the trespass offering, and of the consecrations, and of the sacrifice of the peace offerings;

rwbs@Leviticus:7:38 @ Which the LORD commanded Moses in mount Sinai, in the day that he commanded the children of Israel to offer their oblations to the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:8:2 @ Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bull for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;

rwbs@Leviticus:8:3 @ And gather thou all the congregation together to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:4 @ And Moses did as the LORD commanded him; and the assembly was gathered together to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:5 @ And Moses said to the congregation, This the thing which the LORD commanded to be done.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:6 @ And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:7 @ And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the waistband, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the beautifully woven band of the ephod, and bound to him with it.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:8 @ And he put the breastplate upon him: also he put in the breastplate the Urim and the Thummim.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:9 @ And he put the mitre upon his head; also upon the mitre, upon his front, did he put the golden plate, the holy crown; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:10 @ And Moses took the anointing oil, and anointed the tabernacle and all that in it, and sanctified them.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:11 @ And he sprinkled part of it upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all its vessels, both the laver and its foot, to sanctify them.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:12 @ And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:13 @ And Moses brought Aaron’s sons, and put coats upon them, and girded them with waistbands, and put headdresses upon them; as the LORD commanded Moses. (note:)put bonnets: Hebrews. bound bonnets(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:8:14 @ And he brought the bull for the sin offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the bull for the sin offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:15 @ And he slew; and Moses took the blood, and put around upon the horns of the altar with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:16 @ And he took all the fat that upon the inwards, and the fat the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:17 @ But the bull, and his hide, his flesh, and his dung, he burnt with fire outside the camp; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:18 @ And he brought the ram for the burnt offering: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:19 @ And he killed; and Moses sprinkled the blood around upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:20 @ And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:21 @ And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it a burnt sacrifice for a sweet savour, an offering made by fire to the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:22 @ And he brought the other ram, the ram of consecration: and Aaron and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:23 @ And he slew; and Moses took of its blood, and put upon the tip of Aaron’s right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:24 @ And he brought Aaron’s sons, and Moses put of the blood upon the tip of their right ear, and upon the thumbs of their right hands, and upon the great toes of their right feet: and Moses sprinkled the blood around upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:25 @ And he took the fat, and the rump, and all the fat that upon the inwards, and the fat the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and the right shoulder:

rwbs@Leviticus:8:26 @ And out of the basket of unleavened bread, that before the LORD, he took one unleavened cake, and a cake of oiled bread, and one wafer, and put on the fat, and upon the right shoulder:

rwbs@Leviticus:8:27 @ And he put all upon Aaron’s hands, and upon his sons’ hands, and waved them a wave offering before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:28 @ And Moses took them from off their hands, and burnt on the altar upon the burnt offering: they consecrations for a sweet savour: it an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:29 @ And Moses took the breast, and waved it a wave offering before the LORD: of the ram of consecration it was Moses’ part; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:30 @ And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood which upon the altar, and sprinkled upon Aaron, upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons’ garments with him; and sanctified Aaron, his garments, and his sons, and his sons’ garments with him.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:31 @ And Moses said to Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat it with the bread that in the basket of consecrations, as I commanded, saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat it.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:32 @ And that which remaineth of the flesh and of the bread shall ye burn with fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:33 @ And ye shall not go out of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation seven days, until the days of your consecration shall be at an end: for seven days shall he consecrate you.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:34 @ As he hath done this day, the LORD hath commanded to do, to make an atonement for you.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:35 @ Therefore shall ye abide the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.

rwbs@Leviticus:8:36 @ So Aaron and his sons did all things which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:1 @ And it came to pass on the eighth day, Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel;

rwbs@Leviticus:9:2 @ And he said to Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:3 @ And to the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, of the first year, without blemish, for a burnt offering;

rwbs@Leviticus:9:4 @ Also a bull and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mixed with oil: for to day the LORD will appear to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:5 @ And they brought which Moses commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:6 @ And Moses said, This the thing which the LORD commanded that ye should do: and the glory of the LORD shall appear to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:7 @ And Moses said to Aaron, Go to the altar, and offer thy sin offering, and thy burnt offering, and make an atonement for thyself, and for the people: and offer the offering of the people, and make an atonement for them; as the LORD commanded.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:8 @ Aaron therefore went to the altar, and slew the calf of the sin offering, which for himself.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:9 @ And the sons of Aaron brought the blood to him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:

rwbs@Leviticus:9:10 @ But the fat, and the kidneys, and the fat above the liver of the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:11 @ And the flesh and the hide he burnt with fire outside the camp.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:12 @ And he slew the burnt offering; and Aaron’s sons presented to him the blood, which he sprinkled around upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:13 @ And they presented the burnt offering to him, with the pieces of it, and the head: and he burnt upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:14 @ And he washed the inwards and the legs, and burnt upon the burnt offering on the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:15 @ And he brought the people’s offering, and took the goat, which the sin offering for the people, and slew it, and offered it for sin, as the first.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:16 @ And he brought the burnt offering, and offered it according to the ordinance. (note:)manner: or, ordinance(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:9:17 @ And he brought the meat offering, and took an handful of it, and burnt upon the altar, beside the burnt sacrifice of the morning. (note:)took…: Hebrews. filled his hand out of it(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:9:18 @ He slew also the bull and the ram a sacrifice of peace offerings, which for the people: and Aaron’s sons presented to him the blood, which he sprinkled around upon the altar,

rwbs@Leviticus:9:19 @ And the fat of the bull and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth, and the kidneys, and the fat the liver:

rwbs@Leviticus:9:20 @ And they put the fat upon the breasts, and he burnt the fat upon the altar:

rwbs@Leviticus:9:21 @ And the breasts and the right shoulder Aaron waved a wave offering before the LORD; as Moses commanded.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:22 @ And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:23 @ And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people.

rwbs@Leviticus:9:24 @ And there came out a fire from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:1 @ And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took each of them his censer, and put fire in it, and put incense on it, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:2 @ And there went out fire from the LORD, and devoured them, and they died before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:3 @ Then Moses said to Aaron, This what the LORD spoke, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:4 @ And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:5 @ So they went near, and carried them in their coats out of the camp; as Moses had said.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:6 @ And Moses said to Aaron, and to Eleazar and to Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:7 @ And ye shall not go out from the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: for the anointing oil of the LORD upon you. And they did according to the word of Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:8 @ And the LORD spoke to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:10:9 @ Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: a statute for ever throughout your generations:

rwbs@Leviticus:10:11 @ And that ye may teach the children of Israel all the statutes which the LORD hath spoken to them by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:12 @ And Moses spoke to Aaron, and to Eleazar and to Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remaineth of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for it most holy:

rwbs@Leviticus:10:13 @ And ye shall eat it in the holy place, because it thy due, and thy sons’ due, of the sacrifices of the LORD made by fire: for so I am commanded.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:14 @ And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall ye eat in a clean place; thou, and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee: for thy due, and thy sons’ due, are given out of the sacrifices of peace offerings of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:15 @ The heave shoulder and the wave breast shall they bring with the offerings made by fire of the fat, to wave a wave offering before the LORD; and it shall be thine, and thy sons’ with thee, by a statute for ever; as the LORD hath commanded.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:16 @ And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron left, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:10:17 @ Why have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it most holy, and hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?

rwbs@Leviticus:10:18 @ Behold, the blood of it was not brought within the holy: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy, as I commanded.

rwbs@Leviticus:10:19 @ And Aaron said to Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?

rwbs@Leviticus:11:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying to them,

rwbs@Leviticus:11:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, These the beasts which ye may eat among all the beasts that on the earth.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:3 @ Whatever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:4 @ Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he unclean to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:5 @ And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he unclean to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:6 @ And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he unclean to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:7 @ And the swine, though he divideth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he unclean to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:8 @ Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they unclean to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:9 @ These shall ye eat of all that in the waters: whatever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:10 @ And all that have not fins nor scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living creature which in the waters, they an abomination to you:

rwbs@Leviticus:11:11 @ They shall be even an abomination to you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:12 @ Whatever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that an abomination to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:13 @ And these ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

rwbs@Leviticus:11:14 @ And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;

rwbs@Leviticus:11:16 @ And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

rwbs@Leviticus:11:17 @ And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,

rwbs@Leviticus:11:18 @ And the swan, and the pelican, and the gier eagle,

rwbs@Leviticus:11:19 @ And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:21 @ Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon four, which have legs above their feet, to leap with upon the earth;

rwbs@Leviticus:11:22 @ these of them ye may eat; the locust after its kind, and the bald locust after its kind, and the beetle after its kind, and the grasshopper after its kind.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:24 @ And for these ye shall be unclean: whoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:25 @ And whoever beareth of the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:26 @ of every beast which divideth the hoof, and not clovenfooted, nor cheweth the cud, unclean to you: every one that toucheth them shall be unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:27 @ And whatever goeth upon its paws, among all manner of beasts that go on four, those unclean to you: whoever toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:28 @ And he that beareth the carcase of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening: they unclean to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:29 @ These also unclean to you among the creeping things that creep upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, and the tortoise after its kind,

rwbs@Leviticus:11:30 @ And the ferret, and the chameleon, and the lizard, and the snail, and the mole.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:31 @ These unclean to you among all that creep: whoever doth touch them, when they are dead, shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:32 @ And upon whatever of them, when they are dead, doth fall, it shall be unclean; whether any vessel of wood, or raiment, or skin, or sack, whatever vessel, in which work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be unclean until the evening; so it shall be cleansed.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:33 @ And every earthen vessel, into which of them falleth, whatever in it shall be unclean; and ye shall break it.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:35 @ And every on which of their carcase falleth shall be unclean; an oven, or ranges for pots, they shall be broken down: they unclean, and shall be unclean to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:36 @ Nevertheless a fountain or pit, plenty of water, shall be clean: but that which toucheth their carcase shall be unclean. (note:)wherein…: Hebrews. a gathering together of waters(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:11:37 @ And if of their carcase shall fall upon any sowing seed which is to be sown, it clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:38 @ But if water shall be put upon the seed, and of their carcase shall fall on it, it unclean to you.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:39 @ And if any beast, of which ye may eat, shall die; he that toucheth its carcase shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:40 @ And he that eateth of its carcase shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening: he also that beareth its carcase shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:41 @ And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth an abomination; it shall not be eaten.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:42 @ Whatever goeth upon the belly, and whatever goeth upon four, or whatever hath many feet among all creeping things that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they an abomination. (note:)hath…: Hebrews. doth multiply feet(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:11:43 @ Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled by them. (note:)yourselves abominable: Hebrews. your souls, etc(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:11:44 @ For I the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:45 @ For I the LORD that bringeth you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:11:46 @ This the law of the beasts, and of the fowl, and of every living creature that moveth in the waters, and of every creature that creepeth upon the earth:

rwbs@Leviticus:11:47 @ To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten.

rwbs@Leviticus:12:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:12:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, If a woman hath conceived seed, and borne a boy: then she shall be unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation for her infirmity shall she be unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:12:3 @ And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.

rwbs@Leviticus:12:4 @ And she shall then continue in the blood of her purifying three and thirty days; she shall touch no hallowed thing, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be fulfilled.

rwbs@Leviticus:12:5 @ But if she shall bear a girl, then she shall be unclean two weeks, as in her separation: and she shall continue in the blood of her purifying sixty and six days.

rwbs@Leviticus:12:6 @ And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtledove, for a sin offering, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to the priest: (note:)of the first…: Hebrews. a son of his year(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:12:7 @ Who shall offer it before the LORD, and make an atonement for her; and she shall be cleansed from the issue of her blood. This the law for her that hath borne a male or a female.

rwbs@Leviticus:12:8 @ And if she shall not be able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean. (note:)she be…: Hebrews. her hand find not sufficiency of(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:13:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:13:2 @ When a man shall have in the skin of his flesh a swelling, a scab, or bright spot, and it be in the skin of his flesh the plague of leprosy; then he shall be brought to Aaron the priest, or to one of his sons the priests: (note:)rising: or, swelling(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:13:3 @ And the priest shall look on the plague in the skin of the flesh: and the hair in the plague is turned white, and the plague in sight deeper than the skin of his flesh, it a plague of leprosy: and the priest shall look on him, and pronounce him unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:4 @ If the bright spot white in the skin of his flesh, and in sight not deeper than the skin, and the hair of it not turned white; then the priest shall shut up the plague seven days:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:5 @ And the priest shall look on him the seventh day: and, behold, the plague in his sight is at a stay, the plague spreadeth not in the skin; then the priest shall shut him up seven days more:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:6 @ And the priest shall look on him again the seventh day: and, behold, the plague somewhat dark, the plague spreadeth not in the skin, the priest shall pronounce him clean: it a scab: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:7 @ But if the scab shall spread much in the skin, after he hath been seen by the priest for his cleansing, he shall be seen by the priest again:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:8 @ And the priest shall see that, behold, the scab spreadeth in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it a leprosy.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:9 @ When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought to the priest;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:10 @ And the priest shall see: and, behold, the swelling white in the skin, and it hath turned the hair white, and living raw flesh in the swelling; (note:)quick…: Hebrews. the quickening of living flesh(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:13:11 @ It an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh, and the priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up: for he unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:12 @ And if a leprosy shall break out in the skin, and the leprosy shall cover all the skin of the plague from his head even to his foot, wherever the priest looketh;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:13 @ Then the priest shall consider: and, behold, the leprosy hath covered all his flesh, he shall pronounce clean the plague: it is all turned white: he clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:15 @ And the priest shall see the raw flesh, and pronounce him to be unclean: the raw flesh unclean: it a leprosy.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:16 @ Or if the raw flesh shall turn again, and be changed into white, he shall come to the priest;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:17 @ And the priest shall see him: and, behold, the plague is turned into white; then the priest shall pronounce clean the plague: he clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:18 @ The flesh also, in which, in the skin of it, was a boil, and is healed,

rwbs@Leviticus:13:19 @ And in the place of the boil there shall be a white swelling, or a bright spot, white, and somewhat reddish, and it be showed to the priest;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:20 @ And if, when the priest seeth it, behold, it in sight lower than the skin, and the hair of it is turned white; the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it a plague of leprosy broken out of the boil.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:21 @ But if the priest shall look on it, and, behold, no white hairs in it, and it not lower than the skin, but somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up seven days:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:22 @ And if it hath spread much in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it a plague.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:23 @ But if the bright spot shall stay in its place, not spread, it a burning boil; and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:24 @ Or if there is flesh, in the skin of which a hot burning, and the live that burneth hath a white bright spot, somewhat reddish, or white; (note:)a hot…: Hebrews. a burning of fire(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:13:25 @ Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, the hair in the bright spot is turned white, and it sight deeper than the skin; it a leprosy broken out of the burning: therefore the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it the plague of leprosy.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:26 @ But if the priest shall look on it, and, behold, no white hair in the bright spot, and it no lower than the skin, but somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up seven days:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:27 @ And the priest shall look upon him the seventh day: if it is spread much in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it the plague of leprosy.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:28 @ And if the bright spot shall stay in its place, not spread in the skin, but somewhat dark; it a swelling of the burning, and the priest shall pronounce him clean: for it an inflammation of the burning.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:29 @ If a man or woman shall have a plague upon the head or the beard;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:30 @ Then the priest shall see the plague: and, behold, if it in sight deeper than the skin; in it a yellow thin hair; then the priest shall pronounce him unclean: it a dry scall, a leprosy upon the head or beard.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:31 @ And if the priest shall look on the plague of the scall, and, behold, it not in sight deeper than the skin, and no black hair in it; then the priest shall shut up the plague of the scall seven days:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:32 @ And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the plague: and, behold, the scall spreadeth not, and there is in it no yellow hair, and the scall not in sight deeper than the skin;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:33 @ He shall be shaven, but the scall shall he not shave; and the priest shall shut up the scall seven days more:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:34 @ And in the seventh day the priest shall look on the scall: and, behold, the scall is not spread in the skin, nor in sight deeper than the skin; then the priest shall pronounce him clean: and he shall wash his clothes, and be clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:35 @ But if the scall shall spread much in the skin after his cleansing;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:36 @ Then the priest shall look on him: and, behold, if the scall is spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for yellow hair; he unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:37 @ But if the scall shall be in his sight at a stay, and there is black hair grown in it; the scall is healed, he clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:38 @ If a man also or a woman shall have in the skin of their flesh bright spots, white bright spots;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:39 @ Then the priest shall look: and, behold, the bright spots in the skin of their flesh darkish white; it a freckled spot groweth in the skin; he clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:40 @ And the man whose hair hath fallen off his head, he bald; he clean. (note:)hair…: Hebrews. head is pilled(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:13:41 @ And he that hath his hair fallen off from the part of his head toward his face, he forehead bald: he clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:42 @ And if there is in the bald head, or bald forehead, a white reddish sore; it a leprosy sprung up on his bald head, or his bald forehead.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:43 @ Then the priest shall look upon it: and, behold, the swelling of the sore white reddish on his bald head, or on his bald forehead, as the leprosy appeareth in the skin of the flesh;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:44 @ He is a leprous man, he unclean: the priest shall pronounce him utterly unclean; his plague in his head.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:45 @ And the leper in whom the plague, his clothes shall be torn, and his head bare, and he shall put a covering upon his upper lip, and shall cry, Unclean, unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:46 @ All the days in which the plague in him he shall be defiled; he unclean: he shall dwell alone; outside the camp his habitation.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:47 @ The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, a woollen garment, or a linen garment;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:48 @ Whether in the warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin; (note:)thing…: Hebrews. work of(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:13:49 @ And if the plague is greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it a plague of leprosy, and shall be shown to the priest: (note:)thing: Hebrews. vessel, or, instrument(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:13:50 @ And the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up the plague seven days:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:51 @ And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague is spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in a skin, in any work that is made of skin; the plague an active leprosy; it unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:52 @ He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, in which the plague is: for it an active leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:53 @ And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague is not spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin;

rwbs@Leviticus:13:54 @ Then the priest shall command that they wash in which the plague, and he shall shut it up seven days more:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:55 @ And the priest shall look on the plague, after it is washed: and, behold, the plague hath not changed its colour, and the plague hath not spread; it unclean; thou shalt burn it in the fire; it eateth away inward, it bare within or without. (note:)whether…: Hebrews. whether it be bald in the head thereof, or in the forehead thereof(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:13:56 @ And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague somewhat dark after the washing of it; then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof:

rwbs@Leviticus:13:57 @ And if it shall appear still in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it a spreading: thou shalt burn that in which the plague with fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:58 @ And the garment, either warp, or woof, or whatever thing of skin, which thou shalt wash, if the plague hath departed from them, then it shall be washed the second time, and shall be clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:13:59 @ This the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:14:2 @ This shall be the law of the leper in the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought to the priest:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:3 @ And the priest shall go forth out of the camp; and the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague of leprosy is healed in the leper;

rwbs@Leviticus:14:4 @ Then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive clean, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop: (note:)birds: or, sparrows(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:14:5 @ And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen vessel over running water:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:6 @ As for the living bird, he shall take it, and the cedar wood, and the scarlet, and the hyssop, and shall dip them and the living bird in the blood of the bird killed over the running water:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:7 @ And he shall sprinkle upon him that is to be cleansed from the leprosy seven times, and shall pronounce him clean, and shall let the living bird loose into the open field. (note:)into…: Hebrews. upon the face of the field(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:14:8 @ And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:9 @ But it shall be on the seventh day, that he shall shave all his hair off his head and his beard and his eyebrows, even all his hair he shall shave off: and he shall wash his clothes, also he shall wash his flesh in water, and he shall be clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:10 @ And on the eighth day he shall take two male lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth parts of fine flour a meat offering, mixed with oil, and one log of oil. (note:)of the…: Hebrews. the daughter of her year(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:14:11 @ And the priest that maketh clean shall present the man that is to be made clean, and those things, before the LORD, the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:12 @ And the priest shall take one male lamb, and offer him for a trespass offering, and the log of oil, and wave them a wave offering before the LORD:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:13 @ And he shall slay the lamb in the place where he shall kill the sin offering and the burnt offering, in the holy place: for as the sin offering the priest’s, the trespass offering: it most holy:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:14 @ And the priest shall take of the blood of the trespass offering, and the priest shall put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:15 @ And the priest shall take of the log of oil, and pour into the palm of his own left hand:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:16 @ And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil that in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the LORD:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:17 @ And of the rest of the oil that in his hand shall the priest put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass offering:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:18 @ And the remnant of the oil that in the priest’s hand he shall pour upon the head of him that is to be cleansed: and the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:19 @ And the priest shall offer the sin offering, and make an atonement for him that is to be cleansed from his uncleanness; and afterward he shall kill the burnt offering:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:20 @ And the priest shall offer the burnt offering and the meat offering upon the altar: and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and he shall be clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:21 @ And if he poor, and cannot get so much; then he shall take one lamb a trespass offering to be waved, to make an atonement for him, and one tenth part of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering, and a log of oil; (note:)cannot…: Hebrews. his hand reach not(:note)to be…: Heb. for a waving

rwbs@Leviticus:14:22 @ And two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, such as he is able to get; and the one shall be a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:23 @ And he shall bring them on the eighth day for his cleansing to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:24 @ And the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the log of oil, and the priest shall wave them a wave offering before the LORD:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:25 @ And he shall kill the lamb of the trespass offering, and the priest shall take of the blood of the trespass offering, and put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:26 @ And the priest shall pour of the oil into the palm of his own left hand:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:27 @ And the priest shall sprinkle with his right finger of the oil that in his left hand seven times before the LORD:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:28 @ And the priest shall put of the oil that in his hand upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the place of the blood of the trespass offering:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:29 @ And the rest of the oil that in the priest’s hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make an atonement for him before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:30 @ And he shall offer one of the turtledoves, or of the young pigeons, such as he can get;

rwbs@Leviticus:14:31 @ such as he is able to get, the one a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering, with the meat offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for him that is to be cleansed before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:32 @ This the law in whom the plague of leprosy, whose hand is not able to get to his cleansing.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:33 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:14:34 @ When ye shall have come into the land of Canaan, which I give to you for a possession, and I put the plague of leprosy in a house of the land of your possession;

rwbs@Leviticus:14:35 @ And he that owneth the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, It seemeth to me as it were a plague in the house:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:36 @ Then the priest shall command that they empty the house, before the priest shall enter to see the plague, that all that in the house may not be made unclean: and afterward the priest shall go in to see the house: (note:)empty: or, prepare(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:14:37 @ And he shall look on the plague, and, behold, the plague in the walls of the house with hollow streaks, greenish or reddish, which in sight lower than the wall;

rwbs@Leviticus:14:38 @ Then the priest shall go out of the house to the door of the house, and shut up the house seven days:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:39 @ And the priest shall come again the seventh day, and shall look: and, behold, the plague is spread in the walls of the house;

rwbs@Leviticus:14:40 @ Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague, and they shall cast them into an unclean place outside the city:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:41 @ And he shall cause the house to be scraped within on all sides, and they shall pour out the dust that they scrape off outside the city into an unclean place:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:42 @ And they shall take other stones, and put in the place of those stones; and he shall take other mortar, and shall plaster the house.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:43 @ And if the plague shall return, and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath scraped the house, and after it is plastered;

rwbs@Leviticus:14:44 @ Then the priest shall come and look, and, behold, the plague is spread in the house, it a fretting leprosy in the house: it unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:45 @ And he shall break down the house, its stones, and its timber, and all the mortar of the house; and he shall carry forth out of the city to an unclean place.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:46 @ Moreover he that goeth into the house all the while that it is shut up shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:47 @ And he that lieth in the house shall wash his clothes; and he that eateth in the house shall wash his clothes.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:48 @ And if the priest shall come in, and look, and, behold, the plague hath not spread in the house, after the house was plastered: then the priest shall pronounce the house clean, because the plague is healed. (note:)shall come…: Hebrews. in coming in shall come in, etc(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:14:49 @ And he shall take to cleanse the house two birds, and cedar wood, and scarlet, and hyssop:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:50 @ And he shall kill one of the birds in an earthen vessel over running water:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:51 @ And he shall take the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the scarlet, and the living bird, and dip them in the blood of the slain bird, and in the running water, and sprinkle the house seven times:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:52 @ And he shall cleanse the house with the blood of the bird, and with the running water, and with the living bird, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet:

rwbs@Leviticus:14:53 @ But he shall let go the living bird out of the city into the open fields, and make an atonement for the house: and it shall be clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:14:54 @ This the law for all manner of plague of leprosy, and scall,

rwbs@Leviticus:14:55 @ And for the leprosy of a garment, and of a house,

rwbs@Leviticus:14:57 @ To teach when unclean, and when clean: this the law of leprosy. (note:)when it is unclean…: Hebrews. in the day of the unclean, and in the day of the clean(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:15:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:15:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When any man hath a running issue out of his flesh, his issue he unclean. (note:)running…: or, running of the reins(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:15:3 @ And this shall be his uncleanness in his issue: whether his flesh shall run with his issue, or his flesh be stopped from his issue, it his uncleanness.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:4 @ Every bed, on which he lieth that hath the issue, is unclean: and every thing, on which he sitteth, shall be unclean. (note:)thing: Hebrews. vessel(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:15:5 @ And whoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:6 @ And he that sitteth on thing on which he sat that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:7 @ And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:8 @ And if he that hath the issue shall spit upon him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:9 @ And whatever saddle he rideth upon that hath the issue shall be unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:10 @ And whoever toucheth any thing that was under him shall be unclean until the evening: and he that beareth those things shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:11 @ And whomever he toucheth that hath the issue, and hath not rinsed his hands in water, he shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:12 @ And the vessel of earth, that he toucheth who hath the issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:13 @ And when he that hath an issue is cleansed of his issue; then he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:14 @ And on the eighth day he shall take to him two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, and come before the LORD to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and give them to the priest:

rwbs@Leviticus:15:15 @ And the priest shall offer them, the one a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD for his issue.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:16 @ And if any man’s seed of copulation shall go from him, then he shall wash all his flesh in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:17 @ And every garment, and every skin, on which is the seed of copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:18 @ The woman also with whom man shall lie seed of copulation, they shall bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:19 @ And if a woman shall have an issue, her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the evening. (note:)put…: Hebrews. in her separation(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:15:21 @ And whoever toucheth her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:22 @ And whoever toucheth any thing that she sat upon shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:23 @ And if it on bed, or on any thing on which she sitteth, when he toucheth it, he shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:24 @ And if any man shall lie with her at all, and her impurity be upon him, he shall be unclean seven days; and all the bed on which he lieth shall be unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:25 @ And if a woman shall have an issue of her blood many days out of the time of her separation, or if it shall run beyond the time of her separation; all the days of the issue of her uncleanness shall be as the days of her separation: she unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:26 @ Every bed on which she lieth all the days of her issue shall be to her as the bed of her separation: and whatever she sitteth upon shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her separation.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:27 @ And whoever toucheth those things shall be unclean, and shall wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:28 @ But if she shall be cleansed of her issue, then she shall number to herself seven days, and after that she shall be clean.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:29 @ And on the eighth day she shall take to her two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, and bring them to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:30 @ And the priest shall offer the one a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for her before the LORD for the issue of her uncleanness.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:31 @ Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness, when they defile my tabernacle that among them.

rwbs@Leviticus:15:32 @ This the law of him that hath an issue, and whose seed goeth from him, and he is defiled by it;

rwbs@Leviticus:15:33 @ And of her that is sick of her impurity, and of him that hath an issue, of the man, and of the woman, and of him that lieth with her that is unclean.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD, and died;

rwbs@Leviticus:16:2 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Speak to Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy within the veil before the mercy seat, which upon the ark; that he may not die: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:3 @ Thus shall Aaron come into the holy: with a young bull for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:4 @ He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with the linen waistband, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and put them on.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:5 @ And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:6 @ And Aaron shall offer his bull of the sin offering, which for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:7 @ And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the LORD the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:8 @ And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat. (note:)scapegoat: Hebrews. Azazel(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:16:9 @ And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD’S lot fell, and offer him a sin offering. (note:)fell: Hebrews. went up(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:16:10 @ But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:11 @ And Aaron shall bring the bull of the sin offering, which for himself, and shall make an atonement for himself, and for his house, and shall kill the bull of the sin offering which for himself:

rwbs@Leviticus:16:12 @ And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring within the veil:

rwbs@Leviticus:16:13 @ And he shall put the incense upon the fire before the LORD, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy seat that upon the testimony, that he may not die:

rwbs@Leviticus:16:14 @ And he shall take of the blood of the bull, and sprinkle with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:15 @ Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that for the people, and bring his blood within the veil, and do with that blood as he did with the blood of the bull, and sprinkle it upon the mercy seat, and before the mercy seat:

rwbs@Leviticus:16:16 @ And he shall make an atonement for the holy, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. (note:)remaineth: Hebrews. dwelleth(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:16:17 @ And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy, until he shall come out, and shall have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation of Israel.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:18 @ And he shall go out to the altar that before the LORD, and make an atonement for it; and shall take of the blood of the bull, and of the blood of the goat, and put upon the horns of the altar on all sides.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:19 @ And he shall sprinkle of the blood upon it with his finger seven times, and cleanse it, and hallow it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:20 @ And when he hath finished making an atonement for the holy, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar, he shall bring the live goat:

rwbs@Leviticus:16:21 @ And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: (note:)a fit…: Hebrews. a man of opportunity(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:16:22 @ And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities to a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness. (note:)not…: Hebrews. of separation(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:16:23 @ And Aaron shall come into the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall put off the linen garments, which he put on when he went into the holy, and shall leave them there:

rwbs@Leviticus:16:24 @ And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:25 @ And the fat of the sin offering shall he burn upon the altar.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:26 @ And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:27 @ And the bull the sin offering, and the goat the sin offering, whose blood was brought in to make atonement in the holy, shall carry forth outside the camp; and they shall burn in the fire their skins, and their flesh, and their dung.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:28 @ And he that burneth them shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:29 @ And shall be a statute for ever to you: in the seventh month, on the tenth of the month, ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, one of your own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you:

rwbs@Leviticus:16:30 @ For on that day shall make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, ye may be clean from all your sins before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:32 @ And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest’s office in his father’s stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, the holy garments: (note:)consecrate: Hebrews. fill his hand(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:16:33 @ And he shall make an atonement for the holy sanctuary, and he shall make an atonement for the tabernacle of the congregation, and for the altar, and he shall make an atonement for the priests, and for all the people of the congregation.

rwbs@Leviticus:16:34 @ And this shall be an everlasting statute to you, to make an atonement for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:17:2 @ Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and say to them; This the thing which the LORD hath commanded, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:17:3 @ Whatever man of the house of Israel, that killeth an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or that killeth outside of the camp,

rwbs@Leviticus:17:4 @ And bringeth it not to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer an offering to the LORD before the tabernacle of the LORD; blood shall be imputed to that man; he hath shed blood; and that man shall be cut off from among his people:

rwbs@Leviticus:17:5 @ To the end that the children of Israel may bring their sacrifices, which they offer in the open field, even that they may bring them to the LORD, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to the priest, and offer them peace offerings to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:6 @ And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:7 @ And they shall no more offer their sacrifices to demons, with which they have committed idolatry. This shall be a statute for ever to them throughout their generations.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:8 @ And thou shalt say to them, Whatever man of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,

rwbs@Leviticus:17:9 @ And bringeth it not to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it to the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:10 @ And whatever man of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:11 @ For the life of the flesh in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it the blood maketh an atonement for the soul.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:12 @ Therefore I said to the children of Israel, No soul of you shall eat blood, neither shall any stranger that sojourneth among you eat blood.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:13 @ And whatever man of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, who hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out its blood, and cover it with dust. (note:)which…: Hebrews. that hunteth any hunting(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:17:14 @ For the life of all flesh; the blood of it for the life of it: therefore I said to the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh its blood: whoever eateth it shall be cut off.

rwbs@Leviticus:17:15 @ And every soul that eateth that which died, or that which was torn one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening: then shall he be clean. (note:)that which died…: Hebrews. a carcase(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:17:16 @ But if he doth not wash, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:18:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, I am the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:3 @ After the doings of the land of Egypt, in which ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, where I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:4 @ Ye shall perform my judgments, and keep my ordinances, to walk in them: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:5 @ Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man doeth, he shall live in them: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:6 @ None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover nakedness: I the LORD. (note:)near…: Hebrews. remainder of his flesh(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:18:7 @ The nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:8 @ The nakedness of thy father’s wife shalt thou not uncover: it thy father’s nakedness.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:9 @ The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, born at home, or born abroad, their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:10 @ The nakedness of thy son’s daughter, or of thy daughter’s daughter, their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs thy own nakedness.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:11 @ The nakedness of thy father’s wife’s daughter, begotten by thy father, she thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:12 @ Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister: she thy father’s near kinswoman.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:13 @ Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister: for she thy mother’s near kinswoman.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:14 @ Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she thy aunt.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:15 @ Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: she thy son’s wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:16 @ Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother’s wife: it thy brother’s nakedness.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:17 @ Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter, neither shalt thou take her son’s daughter, or her daughter’s daughter, to uncover her nakedness; they her near kinswomen: it wickedness.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:18 @ Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life. (note:)a wife…: or, one wife to another(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:18:21 @ And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I the LORD. (note:)Molech: Gr. Moloch(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:18:23 @ Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself with it: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down with it: it confusion.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:24 @ Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you:

rwbs@Leviticus:18:25 @ And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit its iniquity upon it, and the land itself spueth out her inhabitants.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:26 @ Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit of these abominations; any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:

rwbs@Leviticus:18:27 @ (For all these abominations have the men of the land done, who before you, and the land is defiled;)

rwbs@Leviticus:18:28 @ That the land may not spue you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that before you.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:29 @ For whoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit shall be cut off from among their people.

rwbs@Leviticus:18:30 @ Therefore shall ye keep my ordinance, that commit not of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves in them: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:19:2 @ Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:3 @ Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:4 @ Turn ye not to idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:5 @ And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD, ye shall offer it at your own will.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:6 @ It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the next day: and if any thing shall remain until the third day, it shall be burnt in the fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:7 @ And if it shall be eaten at all on the third day, it abominable; it shall not be accepted.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:8 @ Therefore that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:9 @ And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:10 @ And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:11 @ Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:12 @ And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:13 @ Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:14 @ Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:15 @ Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:16 @ Thou shalt not go up and down a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:17 @ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbour, and not allow sin upon him. (note:)and…: or, that thou bear not sin for him(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:19:18 @ Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:19 @ Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle breed with another kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mixed seed: neither shall a garment of linen and woollen woven together come upon thee.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:20 @ And whoever lieth carnally with a woman, that a slave, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free. (note:)betrothed…: or, abused by any: Hebrews. reproached by (or, for) man(:note)she shall…: or, they, etc: Heb. there shall be a scourging

rwbs@Leviticus:19:21 @ And he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, a ram for a trespass offering.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:22 @ And the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering before the LORD for his sin which he hath done: and the sin which he hath done shall be forgiven him.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:23 @ And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count its fruit as uncircumcised: three years shall it be as uncircumcised to you: it shall not be eaten of.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:24 @ But in the fourth year all its fruit shall be holy to praise the LORD. (note:)holy…: Hebrews. holiness of praises to the LORD(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:19:25 @ And in the fifth year shall ye eat of its fruit, that it may yield to you its increase: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:26 @ Ye shall not eat with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:27 @ Ye shall not shave around the sides of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:28 @ Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks upon you: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:29 @ Do not prostitute thy daughter, to cause her to be an harlot; lest the land should fall to harlotry, and the land become full of wickedness. (note:)prostitute: Hebrews. profane(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:19:30 @ Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:31 @ Regard not them that have mediums, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:32 @ Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:33 @ And if a stranger shall sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not oppress him. (note:)vex: or, oppress(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:19:34 @ the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be to you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:19:36 @ Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. (note:)weights: Hebrews. stones(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:19:37 @ Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:20:2 @ Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whoever of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth of his seed to Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:4 @ And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he giveth of his seed to Molech, and kill him not:

rwbs@Leviticus:20:5 @ Then I will set my face against that man, and against his family, and will cut him off, and all that go astray after him, to commit harlotry with Molech, from among their people.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:6 @ And the soul that turneth after such as have mediums, and after wizards, to go astray after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:7 @ Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:8 @ And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I the LORD who sanctifieth you.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:9 @ For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall surely be put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood upon him.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:10 @ And the man that committeth adultery with man’s wife, that committeth adultery with his neighbour’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:11 @ And the man that lieth with his father’s wife hath uncovered his father’s nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood upon them.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:12 @ And if a man shall lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood upon them.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:13 @ If a man also shall lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood upon them.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:14 @ And if a man shall take a wife and her mother, it wickedness: they shall be burnt with fire, both he and they; that there be no wickedness among you.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:15 @ And if a man shall lie with a beast, he shall surely be put to death: and ye shall slay the beast.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:16 @ And if a woman shall approach to any beast, and lie down with it, thou shalt kill the woman, and the beast: they shall surely be put to death; their blood upon them.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:17 @ And if a man shall take his sister, his father’s daughter, or his mother’s daughter, and see her nakedness, and she see his nakedness; it a wicked thing; and they shall be cut off in the sight of their people: he hath uncovered his sister’s nakedness; he shall bear his iniquity.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:18 @ And if a man shall lie with a woman having her sickness, and shall uncover her nakedness; he hath discovered her fountain, and she hath uncovered the fountain of her blood: and both of them shall be cut off from among their people. (note:)discovered: Hebrews. made naked(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:20:19 @ And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister, nor of thy father’s sister: for he uncovereth his near kin: they shall bear their iniquity. (note:)uncovereth: Hebrews. hath made naked(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:20:20 @ And if a man shall lie with his uncle’s wife, he hath uncovered his uncle’s nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:21 @ And if a man shall take his brother’s wife, it an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother’s nakedness; they shall be childless. (note:)an…: Hebrews. a separation(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:20:22 @ Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, where I bring you to dwell in it, may not spue you out.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:23 @ And ye shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:24 @ But I have said to you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I the LORD your God, who have separated you from people.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:25 @ Ye shall therefore make a difference between clean beasts and unclean, and between unclean fowls and clean: and ye shall not make your souls abominable by beast, or by fowl, or by any manner of living thing that creepeth on the ground, which I have separated from you as unclean. (note:)creepeth: or, moveth(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:20:26 @ And ye shall be holy to me: for I the LORD holy, and have separated you from people, that ye should be mine.

rwbs@Leviticus:20:27 @ A man also or a woman that hath a medium, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood upon them.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:1 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Speak to the priests the sons of Aaron, and say to them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:

rwbs@Leviticus:21:2 @ But for his kin, that is near to him,, for his mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his daughter, and for his brother,

rwbs@Leviticus:21:5 @ They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:6 @ They shall be holy to their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:7 @ They shall not take a wife an harlot, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he holy to his God.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:8 @ Thou shalt sanctify him therefore; for he offereth the bread of thy God: he shall be holy to thee: for I the LORD, who sanctifieth you, holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:9 @ And the daughter of any priest, if she shall profane herself by playing the harlot, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:10 @ And the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;

rwbs@Leviticus:21:11 @ Neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;

rwbs@Leviticus:21:12 @ Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of his God upon him: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:14 @ A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people for a wife.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:15 @ Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD sanctifieth him.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:16 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:21:17 @ Speak to Aaron, saying, Whoever of thy seed in their generations that hath blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. (note:)bread: or, food(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:21:21 @ No man of the seed of Aaron the priest, that hath a blemish, shall come near to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come near to offer the bread of his God.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:22 @ He shall eat the bread of his God, of the most holy, and of the holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:23 @ Only he shall not go in to the veil, nor come near to the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he may not profane my sanctuaries: for I the LORD sanctifieth them.

rwbs@Leviticus:21:24 @ And Moses told to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:22:2 @ Speak to Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name which they hallow to me: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:3 @ Say to them, Whoever of all your seed among your generations, that approacheth the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow to the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:4 @ Whatever man of the seed of Aaron a leper, or hath a running issue; he shall not eat of the holy things, until he is clean. And whoever toucheth any thing unclean the dead, or a man whose seed goeth from him; (note:)running…: Hebrews. running of the reins(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:22:6 @ The soul who hath touched any such shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he shall wash his flesh with water.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:7 @ And when the sun is set, he shall be clean, and shall afterward eat of the holy things; because it his food.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:8 @ That which dieth of itself, or is torn, he shall not eat to defile himself with it: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:9 @ They shall therefore keep my ordinance, lest they bear sin for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD sanctifieth them.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:10 @ There shall no stranger eat the holy thing: a sojourner of the priest, or an hired servant, shall not eat the holy thing.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:11 @ But if the priest shall buy person with his money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his food. (note:)with…: Hebrews. with the purchase of his money(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:22:12 @ If the priest’s daughter also shall be to a stranger, she may not eat of an offering of the holy things. (note:)a stranger: Hebrews. a man a stranger(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:22:13 @ But if the priest’s daughter shall be a widow, or divorced, and shall have no child, and have returned to her father’s house, as in her youth, she shall eat of her father’s food: but there shall no stranger eat of it.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:14 @ And if a man shall eat the holy thing unknowingly, then he shall put to it the fifth, and shall give to the priest with the holy thing.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:15 @ And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer to the LORD;

rwbs@Leviticus:22:16 @ Or allow them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD sanctifieth them. (note:)suffer…: or, lade themselves with the iniquity of trespass in their eating(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:22:17 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:22:18 @ Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and say to them, Whoever of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer to the LORD for a burnt offering;

rwbs@Leviticus:22:19 @ at your own will a male without blemish, of the cattle, of the sheep, or of the goats.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:21 @ And whoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD to accomplish vow, or a freewill offering in cattle or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be in it no blemish. (note:)sheep: or, goats(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:22:22 @ Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a running sore, or eczema, or scabs, ye shall not offer these to the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:23 @ Either a bull or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted. (note:)lamb: or, kid(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:22:24 @ Ye shall not offer to the LORD that which is bruised, or crushed, or broken, or cut; neither shall ye make in your land.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:25 @ Neither from a stranger’s hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption in them, blemishes in them: they shall not be accepted for you.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:26 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:22:27 @ When a bull, or a sheep, or a goat, is brought forth, then it shall be seven days under the dam; and from the eighth day on it shall be accepted for an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:29 @ And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the LORD, offer at your own will.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:30 @ On the same day it shall be eaten up; ye shall leave none of it until the next morning: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:31 @ Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:22:32 @ Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I the LORD who doth hallow you,

rwbs@Leviticus:22:33 @ That brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:23:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim holy convocations, these my feasts.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:3 @ Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work: it the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:4 @ These the feasts of the LORD, holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:5 @ In the fourteenth of the first month at evening the LORD’S passover.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:6 @ And on the fifteenth day of the same month the feast of unleavened bread to the LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:7 @ In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work in it.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:8 @ But ye shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD seven days: in the seventh day an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:9 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:23:10 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye shall have come into the land which I give to you, and shall reap its harvest, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest: (note:)sheaf: or, handful: Hebrews. omer(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:23:11 @ And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the next day after the sabbath the priest shall wave it.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:12 @ And ye shall offer that day when ye wave the sheaf a male lamb without blemish of the first year for a burnt offering to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:13 @ And its meat offering two tenth parts of fine flour mixed with oil, an offering made by fire to the LORD a sweet savour: and its drink offering of wine, the fourth of an hin.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:14 @ And ye shall eat neither bread, nor roasted grain, nor new growth, until the same day that ye have brought an offering to your God: a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:15 @ And ye shall count to you from the next day after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete:

rwbs@Leviticus:23:16 @ Even to the next day after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:17 @ Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth parts: they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baked with leaven; the firstfruits to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:18 @ And ye shall offer with the bread seven lambs without blemish of the first year, and one young bull, and two rams: they shall be a burnt offering to the LORD, with their meat offering, and their drink offerings, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:19 @ Then ye shall sacrifice one kid of the goats for a sin offering, and two lambs of the first year for a sacrifice of peace offerings.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:20 @ And the priest shall wave them with the bread of the firstfruits a wave offering before the LORD, with the two lambs: they shall be holy to the LORD for the priest.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:21 @ And ye shall proclaim on the same day, it may be an holy convocation to you: ye shall do no servile work a statute for ever in all your dwellings throughout your generations.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:22 @ And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them to the poor, and to the stranger: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:23 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:23:24 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:25 @ Ye shall do no servile work: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:26 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:23:27 @ Also on the tenth of this seventh month a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation to you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:28 @ And ye shall do no work in that same day: for it a day of atonement, to make an atonement for you before the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:30 @ And whatever soul that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:32 @ It to you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth of the month at evening, from evening to evening, shall ye celebrate your sabbath. (note:)celebrate: Hebrews. rest(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:23:33 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:23:34 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month the feast of tabernacles seven days to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:35 @ On the first day an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:36 @ Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation to you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD: it a solemn assembly; ye shall do no servile work. (note:)solemn…: Hebrews. day of restraint(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:23:37 @ These the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim holy convocations, to offer an offering made by fire to the LORD, a burnt offering, and a meat offering, a sacrifice, and drink offerings, every thing upon its day:

rwbs@Leviticus:23:38 @ Beside the sabbaths of the LORD, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, which ye give to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:39 @ Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a feast to the LORD seven days: on the first day a sabbath, and on the eighth day a sabbath.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:40 @ And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days. (note:)boughs of goodly trees: Hebrews. fruit of, etc(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:23:41 @ And ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD seven days in the year. a statute for ever in your generations: ye shall celebrate it in the seventh month.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:43 @ That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:23:44 @ And Moses declared to the children of Israel the feasts of the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:24:2 @ Command the children of Israel, that they bring to thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. (note:)to cause: Hebrews. to cause to ascend(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:24:3 @ Outside the veil of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening to the morning before the LORD continually: a statute for ever in your generations.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:4 @ Ye shall order the lamps upon the pure lampstand before the LORD continually.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:6 @ And thou shalt set them in two rows, six in a row, upon the pure table before the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:7 @ And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, an offering made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:8 @ Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:9 @ And it shall be Aaron’s and his sons’; and they shall eat it in the holy place: for it most holy to him of the offerings of the LORD made by fire by a perpetual statute.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:10 @ And the son of an Israelitish woman, whose father an Egyptian, went out among the children of Israel: and this son of the Israelitish and a man of Israel strove together in the camp;

rwbs@Leviticus:24:11 @ And the Israelitish woman’s son blasphemed the name, and cursed. And they brought him to Moses: (and his mother’s name Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan:)

rwbs@Leviticus:24:12 @ And they put him in custody, that the mind of the LORD might be shown to them. (note:)that…: Hebrews. to expound unto them according to the mouth of the LORD(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:24:13 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:24:14 @ Bring forth him that hath cursed outside the camp; and let all that heard lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:15 @ And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:16 @ And he that blasphemeth the name of the LORD, he shall surely be put to death, all the congregation shall certainly stone him: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the land, when he blasphemeth the name, shall be put to death.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:17 @ And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. (note:)killeth…: Hebrews. smiteth the life of a man(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:24:22 @ Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:24:23 @ And Moses spoke to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses in mount Sinai, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:25:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye come into the land which I give you, then shall the land keep a sabbath to the LORD. (note:)keep: Hebrews. rest(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:3 @ Six years thou shalt sow thy field, and six years thou shalt prune thy vineyard, and gather in its fruit;

rwbs@Leviticus:25:4 @ But in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest to the land, a sabbath for the LORD: thou shalt neither sow thy field, nor prune thy vineyard.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:5 @ That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy untrimmed vine: it is a year of rest to the land. (note:)of thy vine…: Hebrews. of thy separation(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:6 @ And the sabbath of the land shall be food for you; for thee, and for thy male servant, and for thy female servant, and for thy hired servant, and for thy stranger that sojourneth with thee,

rwbs@Leviticus:25:7 @ And for thy cattle, and for the beast that in thy land, shall all the increase of it be food.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:8 @ And thou shalt number seven sabbaths of years to thee, seven times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of years shall be to thee forty and nine years.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:9 @ Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubilee to sound on the tenth of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land. (note:)of the jubile: Hebrews. loud of sound(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:10 @ And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants: it shall be a jubilee to you; and ye shall return every man to his possession, and ye shall return every man to his family.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:11 @ A jubilee shall that fiftieth year be to you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather in it of thy untrimmed vine.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:12 @ For it the jubilee; it shall be holy to you: ye shall eat the increase of it out of the field.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:13 @ In the year of this jubilee ye shall return every man to his possession.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:14 @ And if thou shalt sell any to thy neighbour, or buy from thy neighbour’s hand, ye shall not oppress one another:

rwbs@Leviticus:25:15 @ According to the number of years after the jubilee thou shalt buy of thy neighbour, according to the number of years of the fruits he shall sell to thee:

rwbs@Leviticus:25:16 @ According to the multitude of years thou shalt increase the price of it, and according to the fewness of years thou shalt diminish the price of it: for to the number of the fruits doth he sell to thee.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:17 @ Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:18 @ Therefore ye shall do my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:19 @ And the land shall yield her fruit, and ye shall eat your fill, and dwell in it in safety.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:20 @ And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase:

rwbs@Leviticus:25:21 @ Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:22 @ And ye shall sow the eighth year, and eat of old fruit until the ninth year; until its fruits come in ye shall eat the old.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:23 @ The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land mine; for ye strangers and sojourners with me. (note:)for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Hebrews. for cutting off(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:24 @ And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:25 @ If thy brother shall have become poor, and have sold of his possession, and if any of his kin shall come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:26 @ And if the man shall have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it; (note:)himself…: Hebrews. his hand hath attained and found sufficiency(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:27 @ Then let him count the years of the sale of it, and restore the balance to the man to whom he sold it; that he may return to his possession.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:28 @ But if he shall not be able to restore to him, then that which is sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubilee: and in the jubilee it shall go out, and he shall return to his possession.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:29 @ And if a man shall sell a dwelling house in a walled city, then he may redeem it within a whole year after it is sold; a full year may he redeem it.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:30 @ And if it shall not be redeemed within the space of a full year, then the house that in the walled city shall be established for ever to him that bought it throughout his generations: it shall not go out in the jubilee.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:31 @ But the houses of the villages which have no walls around them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubilee. (note:)they may…: Hebrews. redemption belongeth unto it(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:32 @ However the cities of the Levites, the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:33 @ And if a man shall purchase of the Levites, then the house that was sold, and the city of his possession, shall go out in jubilee: for the houses of the cities of the Levites their possession among the children of Israel. (note:)a man…: or, one of the Levites redeem them(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:34 @ But the field of the common land of their cities may not be sold; for it their perpetual possession.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:35 @ And if thy brother shall have become poor, and falleth into poverty among you; then thou shalt relieve him: a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. (note:)fallen…: Hebrews. his hand faileth(:note)relieve: Heb. strengthen

rwbs@Leviticus:25:36 @ Take thou no interest of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:38 @ I the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, to be your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:39 @ And if thy brother by thee shall have become poor, and be sold to thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a slave: (note:)compel…: Hebrews. serve thyself with him with the service, etc(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:40 @ as an hired servant, as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, shall serve thee to the year of jubilee:

rwbs@Leviticus:25:41 @ And shall he depart from thee, he and his children with him, and shall return to his own family, and to the possession of his fathers shall he return.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:42 @ For they my servants, which I brought out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as slaves. (note:)as…: Hebrews. with the sale of a bondman(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:44 @ Both thy male and female slaves, which thou shalt have, from the heathen that are around you; from them shall ye buy male and female slaves.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:45 @ Moreover of the children of the strangers that sojourn among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that with you, whom they begat in your land: and they shall be your possession.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:46 @ And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit a possession; they shall be your slaves for ever: but over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not rule one over another with rigour. (note:)they…: Hebrews. ye shall serve yourselves with them(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:47 @ And if a sojourner or a stranger shall become rich by thee, and thy brother by him shall become poor, and sell himself to the stranger sojourner by thee, or to the stock of the stranger’s family: (note:)wax rich…: Hebrews. his hand obtain, etc(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:49 @ Either his uncle, or his uncle’s son, may redeem him, or that is near of kin to him of his family may redeem him; or if he is able, he may redeem himself.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:50 @ And he shall reckon with him that bought him from the year that he was sold to him to the year of jubilee: and the price of his sale shall be according to the number of years, according to the time of an hired servant shall it be with him.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:51 @ If yet many years, according to them he shall give again the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:52 @ And if there shall remain but few years to the year of jubilee, then he shall count with him, according to his years shall he give him again the price of his redemption.

rwbs@Leviticus:25:54 @ And if he shall not be redeemed in these, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he, and his children with him. (note:)in these…: or, by these means(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:25:55 @ For to me the children of Israel servants; they my servants whom I brought out of the land of Egypt: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:1 @ Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up image of stone in your land, to bow down to it: for I the LORD your God. (note:)standing…: or, pillar(:note)image of…: or, figured stone: Hebrews. a stone of picture

rwbs@Leviticus:26:2 @ Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:3 @ If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;

rwbs@Leviticus:26:4 @ Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:5 @ And your threshing shall reach to the vintage, and the vintage shall reach to the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:6 @ And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. (note:)rid: Hebrews. cause to cease(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:26:7 @ And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:8 @ And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:10 @ And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:13 @ I the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their slaves; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:14 @ But if ye will not hearken to me, and will not do all these commandments;

rwbs@Leviticus:26:16 @ I also will do this to you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning fever, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. (note:)over: Hebrews. upon(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:26:17 @ And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:18 @ And if ye will not yet for all this hearken to me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:19 @ And I will break the pride of your power; and I will make your heaven as iron, and your earth as brass:

rwbs@Leviticus:26:20 @ And your strength shall be spent in vain: for your land shall not yield her increase, neither shall the trees of the land yield their fruits.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:23 @ And if ye will not be reformed by me by these things, but will walk contrary to me;

rwbs@Leviticus:26:24 @ Then will I also walk contrary to you, and I will punish you yet seven times for your sins.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:25 @ And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of covenant: and when ye are gathered together within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:26 @ when I have broke the staff of your bread, ten women shall bake your bread in one oven, and they shall deliver your bread again by weight: and ye shall eat, and not be satisfied.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:28 @ Then I will walk contrary to you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:29 @ And ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters shall ye eat.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:30 @ And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your remains upon the remains of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:31 @ And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries to desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:32 @ And I will bring the land into desolation: and your enemies who dwell in it shall be astonished at it.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:33 @ And I will scatter you among the nations, and will draw out a sword after you: and your land shall be desolate, and your cities waste.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:34 @ Then shall the land enjoy its sabbaths, as long as it lieth desolate, and ye in your enemies’ land; then shall the land rest, and enjoy its sabbaths.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:36 @ And upon them that are left of you I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies; and the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as fleeing from a sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth. (note:)shaken: Hebrews. driven(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:26:37 @ And they shall fall one upon another, as it were before a sword, when none pursueth: and ye shall have no power to stand before your enemies.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:38 @ And ye shall perish among the nations, and the land of your enemies shall eat you up.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:39 @ And they that are left of you shall pine away in their iniquity in your enemies’ lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:40 @ If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary to me;

rwbs@Leviticus:26:41 @ And I also have walked contrary to them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts shall be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity:

rwbs@Leviticus:26:42 @ Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:43 @ The land also shall be left by them, and shall enjoy her sabbaths, while she lieth desolate without them: and they shall accept of the punishment of their iniquity: because, even because they despised my judgments, and because their soul abhorred my statutes.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:44 @ And yet for all that, when they shall be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I the LORD their God.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:45 @ But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their ancestors, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the heathen, that I might be their God: I the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:26:46 @ These the statutes and judgments and laws, which the LORD made between him and the children of Israel in mount Sinai by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Leviticus:27:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When a man shall make a difficult vow, the persons for the LORD by thy estimation.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:3 @ And thy estimation shall be of the male from twenty years old even to sixty years old, even thy estimation shall be fifty shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:4 @ And if it a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:5 @ And if from five years old even to twenty years old, then thy estimation shall be of the male twenty shekels, and for the female ten shekels.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:6 @ And if from a month old even to five years old, then thy estimation shall be of the male five shekels of silver, and for the female thy estimation three shekels of silver.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:7 @ And if from sixty years old and above; if a male, then thy estimation shall be fifteen shekels, and for the female ten shekels.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:8 @ But if he shall be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:9 @ And if a beast, of which men bring an offering to the LORD, all that giveth of such to the LORD shall be holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:10 @ He shall not alter it, nor change it, a good for a bad, or a bad for a good: and if he shall at all change beast for beast, then it and the exchange of it shall be holy.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:11 @ And if any unclean beast, of which they do not offer a sacrifice to the LORD, then he shall present the beast before the priest:

rwbs@Leviticus:27:12 @ And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, the priest, so shall it be. (note:)as…: Hebrews. according to thy estimation, O priest, etc(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:27:13 @ But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth of it to thy estimation.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:14 @ And when a man shall sanctify his house holy to the LORD, then the priest shall estimate it, whether it is good or bad: as the priest shall estimate it, so shall it stand.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:15 @ And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth of the money of thy estimation to it, and it shall be his.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:16 @ And if a man shall sanctify to the LORD of a field of his possession, then thy estimation shall be according to the seed of it: an homer of barley seed at fifty shekels of silver. (note:)an…: or, the land of an homer, etc(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:27:17 @ If he shall sanctify his field from the year of jubilee, according to thy estimation it shall stand.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:18 @ But if he shall sanctify his field after the jubilee, then the priest shall reckon to him the money according to the years that remain, even to the year of the jubilee, and it shall be abated from thy estimation.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:19 @ And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it, then he shall add the fifth of the money of thy estimation to it, and it shall be assured to him.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:20 @ And if he will not redeem the field, or if he shall have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:21 @ But the field, when it goeth out in the jubilee, shall be holy to the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession of it shall be the priest’s.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:22 @ And if shall sanctify to the LORD a field which he hath bought, which not of the fields of his possession;

rwbs@Leviticus:27:23 @ Then the priest shall reckon to him the worth of thy estimation, to the year of the jubilee: and he shall give thy estimation in that day, a holy thing to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:24 @ In the year of the jubilee the field shall return to him of whom it was bought, to him to whom the possession of the land.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:25 @ And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:26 @ Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the LORD’S firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether ox, or sheep: it the LORD’S. (note:)firstling of: Hebrews. firstborn, etc(:note)

rwbs@Leviticus:27:27 @ And if of an unclean beast, then he shall redeem according to thy estimation, and shall add to it a fifth of it: or if it shall be not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to thy estimation.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:28 @ However no devoted thing, that a man shall devote to the LORD of all that he hath, of man and beast, and of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing most holy to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:30 @ And all the tithe of the land, of the seed of the land, of the fruit of the tree, the LORD’S: holy to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:31 @ And if a man will at all redeem of his tithes, he shall add to it the fifth of it.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:32 @ And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, of whatever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:33 @ He shall not search whether it is good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he shall change it at all, then both it and its substitute shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.

rwbs@Leviticus:27:34 @ These the commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai.

rwbs@Numbers:1:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:1:2 @ Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of names, every male by their polls;

rwbs@Numbers:1:3 @ From twenty years old and upward, all that are able to go forth to war in Israel: thou and Aaron shall number them by their armies.

rwbs@Numbers:1:4 @ And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers.

rwbs@Numbers:1:5 @ And these the names of the men that shall stand with you: of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.

rwbs@Numbers:1:6 @ Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

rwbs@Numbers:1:7 @ Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

rwbs@Numbers:1:8 @ Of Issachar; Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

rwbs@Numbers:1:9 @ Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.

rwbs@Numbers:1:10 @ Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

rwbs@Numbers:1:11 @ Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni.

rwbs@Numbers:1:12 @ Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

rwbs@Numbers:1:13 @ Of Asher; Pagiel the son of Ocran.

rwbs@Numbers:1:14 @ Of Gad; Eliasaph the son of Deuel. (note:)Deuel: also called, Reuel(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:1:15 @ Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.

rwbs@Numbers:1:16 @ These the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:1:17 @ And Moses and Aaron took these men who are mentioned by names:

rwbs@Numbers:1:18 @ And they assembled all the congregation on the first of the second month, and they declared their genealogies after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, by their polls.

rwbs@Numbers:1:19 @ As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai.

rwbs@Numbers:1:20 @ And the children of Reuben, Israel’s eldest son, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:21 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Reuben, forty and six thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:22 @ Of the children of Simeon, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, those that were numbered of them, according to the number of the names, by their polls, every male from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:23 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Simeon, fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:24 @ Of the children of Gad, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:25 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Gad, forty and five thousand six hundred and fifty.

rwbs@Numbers:1:26 @ Of the children of Judah, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:27 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Judah, seventy and four thousand and six hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:28 @ Of the children of Issachar, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:29 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Issachar, fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:30 @ Of the children of Zebulun, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:31 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Zebulun, fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:32 @ Of the children of Joseph,, of the children of Ephraim, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:33 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, forty thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:34 @ Of the children of Manasseh, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:35 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Manasseh, thirty and two thousand and two hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:36 @ Of the children of Benjamin, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:37 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Benjamin, thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:38 @ Of the children of Dan, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:39 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Dan, sixty and two thousand and seven hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:40 @ Of the children of Asher, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:41 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Asher, forty and one thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:42 @ Of the children of Naphtali, throughout their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;

rwbs@Numbers:1:43 @ Those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Naphtali, fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:1:44 @ These those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, twelve men: each one was for the house of his fathers.

rwbs@Numbers:1:45 @ So were all those that were numbered of the children of Israel, by the house of their fathers, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war in Israel;

rwbs@Numbers:1:46 @ Even all they that were numbered were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.

rwbs@Numbers:1:47 @ But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.

rwbs@Numbers:1:48 @ For the LORD had spoken to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:1:49 @ Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel:

rwbs@Numbers:1:50 @ But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all its vessels, and over all things that to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all its vessels; and they shall minister to it, and shall encamp around the tabernacle.

rwbs@Numbers:1:51 @ And when the tabernacle moveth forward, the Levites shall take it down: and when the tabernacle is to be pitched, the Levites shall set it up: and the stranger that cometh near shall be put to death.

rwbs@Numbers:1:52 @ And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts.

rwbs@Numbers:1:53 @ But the Levites shall encamp around the tabernacle of testimony, that there may be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.

rwbs@Numbers:1:54 @ And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they.

rwbs@Numbers:2:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:2:2 @ Every man of the children of Israel shall encamp by his own standard, with the banner of their father’s house: far off from the tabernacle of the congregation shall they encamp. (note:)far…: Hebrews. over against(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:2:3 @ And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah encamp throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab captain of the children of Judah.

rwbs@Numbers:2:4 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, seventy and four thousand and six hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:5 @ And those that shall encamp next to him the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar captain of the children of Issachar.

rwbs@Numbers:2:6 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and four thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:7 @ the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon captain of the children of Zebulun.

rwbs@Numbers:2:8 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:9 @ All that were numbered in the camp of Judah an hundred thousand and eighty thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first move forward.

rwbs@Numbers:2:10 @ On the south side the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben Elizur the son of Shedeur.

rwbs@Numbers:2:11 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, forty and six thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:12 @ And those who encamp by him the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

rwbs@Numbers:2:13 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:14 @ Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad Eliasaph the son of Reuel. (note:)Reuel: also called, Deuel(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:2:15 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.

rwbs@Numbers:2:16 @ All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall move forward in the second rank.

rwbs@Numbers:2:17 @ Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall move forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they move forward, every man in his place by their standards.

rwbs@Numbers:2:18 @ On the west side the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim Elishama the son of Ammihud.

rwbs@Numbers:2:19 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:20 @ And by him the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

rwbs@Numbers:2:21 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and two hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:22 @ Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin Abidan the son of Gideoni.

rwbs@Numbers:2:23 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, thirty and five thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:24 @ All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim an hundred thousand and eight thousand and an hundred, throughout their armies. And they shall go forward in the third rank.

rwbs@Numbers:2:25 @ The standard of the camp of Dan on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

rwbs@Numbers:2:26 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, sixty and two thousand and seven hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:27 @ And those that encamp by him the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher Pagiel the son of Ocran.

rwbs@Numbers:2:28 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, forty and one thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:29 @ Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali Ahira the son of Enan.

rwbs@Numbers:2:30 @ And his host, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:2:31 @ All they that were numbered in the camp of Dan an hundred thousand and fifty and seven thousand and six hundred. They shall go last with their standards.

rwbs@Numbers:2:32 @ These those who were numbered of the children of Israel by the house of their fathers: all those that were numbered of the camps throughout their hosts six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.

rwbs@Numbers:2:33 @ But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:2:34 @ And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses: so they encamped by their standards, and so they moved forward, every one after their families, according to the house of their fathers.

rwbs@Numbers:3:1 @ These also the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day the LORD spoke with Moses in mount Sinai.

rwbs@Numbers:3:2 @ And these the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

rwbs@Numbers:3:3 @ These the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest’s office. (note:)whom…: Hebrews. whose hand he filled(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:3:4 @ And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest’s office in the sight of Aaron their father.

rwbs@Numbers:3:5 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:3:6 @ Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.

rwbs@Numbers:3:7 @ And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.

rwbs@Numbers:3:8 @ And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.

rwbs@Numbers:3:9 @ And thou shalt give the Levites to Aaron and to his sons: they wholly given to him out of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:3:10 @ And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest’s office: and the stranger that cometh near shall be put to death.

rwbs@Numbers:3:11 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:3:12 @ And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the womb among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;

rwbs@Numbers:3:13 @ Because all the firstborn mine; on the day that I smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I hallowed to me all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast: mine they shall be: I the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:3:14 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:3:15 @ Number the children of Levi after the house of their fathers, by their families: every male from a month old and upward shalt thou number them.

rwbs@Numbers:3:16 @ And Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he was commanded. (note:)word: Hebrews. mouth(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:3:17 @ And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.

rwbs@Numbers:3:18 @ And these the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.

rwbs@Numbers:3:19 @ And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

rwbs@Numbers:3:20 @ And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.

rwbs@Numbers:3:21 @ Of Gershon the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these the families of the Gershonites.

rwbs@Numbers:3:22 @ Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, those that were numbered of them seven thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:3:23 @ The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.

rwbs@Numbers:3:24 @ And the head of the house of the father of the Gershonites Eliasaph the son of Lael.

rwbs@Numbers:3:25 @ And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation the tabernacle, and the tent, its covering and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,

rwbs@Numbers:3:26 @ And the hangings of the court, and the curtain for the door of the court, which around the tabernacle, and the altar, and the cords of it for all the service of it.

rwbs@Numbers:3:27 @ And of Kohath the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these the families of the Kohathites.

rwbs@Numbers:3:28 @ In the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary.

rwbs@Numbers:3:29 @ The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle southward.

rwbs@Numbers:3:30 @ And the head of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

rwbs@Numbers:3:31 @ And their charge the ark, and the table, and the lampstand, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary by which they minister, and the hanging, and all the service of it.

rwbs@Numbers:3:32 @ And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest chief over the leaders of the Levites, the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.

rwbs@Numbers:3:33 @ Of Merari the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these the families of Merari.

rwbs@Numbers:3:34 @ And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, six thousand and two hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:3:35 @ And the head of the house of the father of the families of Merari Zuriel the son of Abihail: shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle northward.

rwbs@Numbers:3:36 @ And the custody and charge of the sons of Merari the boards of the tabernacle, and its bars, and its pillars, and its sockets, and all its vessels, and all the service concerning it, (note:)under…: Hebrews. the office of the charge(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:3:37 @ And the pillars around the court, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

rwbs@Numbers:3:38 @ But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh near shall be put to death.

rwbs@Numbers:3:39 @ All that were numbered of the Levites, whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the commandment of the LORD, throughout their families, all the males from a month old and upward, twenty and two thousand.

rwbs@Numbers:3:40 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Number all the firstborn of the males of the children of Israel from a month old and upward, and take the number of their names.

rwbs@Numbers:3:41 @ And thou shalt take the Levites for me (I the LORD) instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the cattle of the Levites instead of all the firstlings among the cattle of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:3:42 @ And Moses numbered, as the LORD commanded him, all the firstborn among the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:3:43 @ And all the firstborn males by the number of names, from a month old and upward, of those that were numbered of them, were twenty and two thousand two hundred and seventy and three.

rwbs@Numbers:3:44 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:3:45 @ Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:3:46 @ And for those that are to be redeemed of the two hundred and seventy and three of the firstborn of the children of Israel, which are more than the Levites;

rwbs@Numbers:3:47 @ Thou shalt even take five shekels apiece by the poll, after the shekel of the sanctuary shalt thou take: (the shekel twenty gerahs:)

rwbs@Numbers:3:48 @ And thou shalt give to Aaron and to his sons the money, by which the odd number of them is to be redeemed,

rwbs@Numbers:3:49 @ And Moses took the redemption money of them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites:

rwbs@Numbers:3:50 @ Of the firstborn of the children of Israel he took the money; a thousand three hundred and sixty and five, after the shekel of the sanctuary:

rwbs@Numbers:3:51 @ And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed to Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:4:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:4:2 @ Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,

rwbs@Numbers:4:3 @ From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:4:4 @ This the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, the most holy things:

rwbs@Numbers:4:5 @ And when the camp moveth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering veil, and cover the ark of testimony with it:

rwbs@Numbers:4:6 @ And shall put on it the covering of badgers’ skins, and shall spread over a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staffs of it.

rwbs@Numbers:4:7 @ And upon the table of showbread they shall spread a cloth of blue, and put on it the dishes, and the spoons, and the bowls, and covers to cover with: and the continual bread shall be on it: (note:)cover…: or, pour out withal(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:4:8 @ And they shall spread upon them a cloth of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put in the staffs of it.

rwbs@Numbers:4:9 @ And they shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the lampstand of the light, and its lamps, and its tongs, and its snuffdishes, and all its oil vessels, by which they serve it:

rwbs@Numbers:4:10 @ And they shall put it and all its vessels within a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put upon a bar.

rwbs@Numbers:4:11 @ And upon the golden altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, and cover it with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put to it its staffs:

rwbs@Numbers:4:12 @ And they shall take all the instruments of ministry, by which they minister in the sanctuary, and put in a cloth of blue, and cover them with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put on a bar:

rwbs@Numbers:4:13 @ And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth over it:

rwbs@Numbers:4:14 @ And they shall put upon it all its vessels, by which they minister about it, the censers, the fleshhooks, and the shovels, and the basins, all the vessels of the altar; and they shall spread upon it a covering of badgers’ skins, and put to it its staffs. (note:)basons: or, bowls(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:4:15 @ And when Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to move forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear: but they shall not touch holy thing, lest they die. These the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:4:16 @ And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that in it, in the sanctuary, and in its vessels.

rwbs@Numbers:4:17 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:4:18 @ Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites:

rwbs@Numbers:4:19 @ But thus do to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach to the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:

rwbs@Numbers:4:20 @ But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die.

rwbs@Numbers:4:21 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:4:22 @ Take also the sum of the sons of Gershon, throughout the houses of their fathers, by their families;

rwbs@Numbers:4:23 @ From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation. (note:)to perform…: Hebrews. to war the warfare(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:4:24 @ This the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens: (note:)burdens: or, carriage(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:4:25 @ And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of the congregation, its covering, and the covering of the badgers’ skins that above upon it, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,

rwbs@Numbers:4:26 @ And the hangings of the court, and the hanging for the door of the gate of the court, which around the tabernacle and the altar, and their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and all that is made for them: so shall they serve.

rwbs@Numbers:4:27 @ At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint to them in charge all their burdens. (note:)appointment: Hebrews. mouth(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:4:28 @ This the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation: and their charge under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

rwbs@Numbers:4:29 @ As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;

rwbs@Numbers:4:30 @ From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation. (note:)service: Hebrews. warfare(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:4:31 @ And this the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tabernacle of the congregation; the boards of the tabernacle, and its bars, and its pillars, and its sockets,

rwbs@Numbers:4:32 @ And the pillars around the court, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden.

rwbs@Numbers:4:33 @ This the service of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their service, in the tabernacle of the congregation, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

rwbs@Numbers:4:34 @ And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites after their families, and after the house of their fathers,

rwbs@Numbers:4:35 @ From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation:

rwbs@Numbers:4:36 @ And those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.

rwbs@Numbers:4:37 @ These they that were numbered of the families of the Kohathites, all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:4:38 @ And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,

rwbs@Numbers:4:39 @ From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

rwbs@Numbers:4:40 @ Even those that were numbered of them, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers, were two thousand and six hundred and thirty.

rwbs@Numbers:4:41 @ These they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, of all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:4:42 @ And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,

rwbs@Numbers:4:43 @ From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

rwbs@Numbers:4:44 @ Even those that were numbered of them after their families, were three thousand and two hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:4:45 @ These those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:4:46 @ All those that were numbered of the Levites, whom Moses and Aaron and the leaders of Israel numbered, after their families, and after the house of their fathers,

rwbs@Numbers:4:47 @ From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that came to do the service of the ministry, and the service of the burden in the tabernacle of the congregation,

rwbs@Numbers:4:48 @ Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and eighty.

rwbs@Numbers:4:49 @ According to the commandment of the LORD they were numbered by the hand of Moses, every one according to his service, and according to his burden: thus were they numbered by him, as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:5:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:5:2 @ Command the children of Israel, that they put out of the camp every leper, and every one that hath an issue, and whoever is defiled by the dead:

rwbs@Numbers:5:3 @ Both male and female shall ye put out, outside the camp shall ye put them; that they defile not their camps, in the midst of which I dwell.

rwbs@Numbers:5:4 @ And the children of Israel did so, and put them out outside the camp: as the LORD spoke to Moses, so did the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:5:5 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:5:6 @ Speak to the children of Israel, When a man or woman shall commit any sin that men commit, to do a trespass against the LORD, and that person shall be guilty;

rwbs@Numbers:5:7 @ Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal of it, and add to it the fifth of it, and give to against whom he hath trespassed.

rwbs@Numbers:5:8 @ But if the man shall have no kinsman to recompense the trespass to, let the trespass be recompensed to the LORD, to the priest; besides the ram of the atonement, by which an atonement shall be made for him.

rwbs@Numbers:5:9 @ And every offering of all the holy things of the children of Israel, which they bring to the priest, shall be his. (note:)offering: or, heave offering(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:5:10 @ And every man’s hallowed things shall be his: whatever any man giveth to the priest, it shall be his.

rwbs@Numbers:5:11 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:5:12 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, If any man’s wife shall go astray, and commit a trespass against him,

rwbs@Numbers:5:13 @ And a man shall lie with her carnally, and it shall be hid from the eyes of her husband, and be kept secret, and she be defiled, and no witness against her, neither she be taken;

rwbs@Numbers:5:14 @ And the spirit of jealousy shall come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy shall come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled:

rwbs@Numbers:5:15 @ Then shall the man bring his wife to the priest, and he shall bring her offering for her, the tenth of an ephah of barley meal; he shall pour no oil upon it, nor put frankincense on it; for it an offering of jealousy, an offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to remembrance.

rwbs@Numbers:5:16 @ And the priest shall bring her near, and set her before the LORD:

rwbs@Numbers:5:17 @ And the priest shall take holy water in an earthen vessel; and of the dust that is on the floor of the tabernacle the priest shall take, and put into the water:

rwbs@Numbers:5:18 @ And the priest shall set the woman before the LORD, and uncover the woman’s head, and put the offering of memorial in her hands, which the jealousy offering: and the priest shall have in his hand the bitter water that causeth the curse:

rwbs@Numbers:5:19 @ And the priest shall charge her by an oath, and say to the woman, If no man hath lain with thee, and if thou hast not gone aside to uncleanness instead of thy husband, be thou free from this bitter water that causeth the curse: (note:)with another…: or, being in the power of thy husband: Hebrews. under thy husband(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:5:20 @ But if thou hast gone aside instead of thy husband, and if thou art defiled, and some man hath lain with thee besides thy husband:

rwbs@Numbers:5:21 @ Then the priest shall charge the woman with an oath of cursing, and the priest shall say to the woman, The LORD make thee a curse and an oath among thy people, when the LORD doth make thy thigh to perish, and thy belly to swell; (note:)rot: Hebrews. fall(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:5:22 @ And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to make belly to swell, and thigh to perish: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen.

rwbs@Numbers:5:23 @ And the priest shall write these curses in a book, and he shall blot out with the bitter water:

rwbs@Numbers:5:24 @ And he shall cause the woman to drink the bitter water that causeth the curse: and the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, bitter.

rwbs@Numbers:5:25 @ Then the priest shall take the jealousy offering out of the woman’s hand, and shall wave the offering before the LORD, and offer it upon the altar:

rwbs@Numbers:5:26 @ And the priest shall take an handful of the offering, the memorial of it, and burn upon the altar, and afterward shall cause the woman to drink the water.

rwbs@Numbers:5:27 @ And when he hath made her to drink the water, then it shall come to pass,, if she is defiled, and hath done trespass against her husband, that the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, bitter, and her belly shall swell, and her thigh shall perish: and the woman shall be a curse among her people.

rwbs@Numbers:5:28 @ And if the woman is not defiled, but is clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.

rwbs@Numbers:5:29 @ This the law of jealousies, when a wife goeth astray instead of her husband, and is defiled;

rwbs@Numbers:5:30 @ Or when the spirit of jealousy cometh upon him, and he is jealous over his wife, and shall set the woman before the LORD, and the priest shall execute upon her all this law.

rwbs@Numbers:5:31 @ Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity.

rwbs@Numbers:6:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:6:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When either man or woman shall separate to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate to the LORD: (note:)to separate…: or, to make themselves Nazarites(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:6:3 @ He shall separate from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.

rwbs@Numbers:6:4 @ All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, from the kernels even to the husk. (note:)separation: or, Nazariteship(:note)vine…: Hebrews. vine of the wine

rwbs@Numbers:6:5 @ All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days shall be fulfilled, in which he separateth to the LORD, he shall be holy, shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow.

rwbs@Numbers:6:6 @ All the days that he separateth to the LORD he shall come at no dead body.

rwbs@Numbers:6:7 @ He shall not make himself unclean for his father, or for his mother, for his brother, or for his sister, when they die: because the consecration of his God upon his head. (note:)consecration: Hebrews. separation(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:6:8 @ All the days of his separation he holy to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:6:9 @ And if any man shall die very suddenly by him, and he hath defiled the head of his consecration; then he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing, on the seventh day shall he shave it.

rwbs@Numbers:6:10 @ And on the eighth day he shall bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, to the priest, to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:

rwbs@Numbers:6:11 @ And the priest shall offer the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering, and make an atonement for him, for that he sinned by the dead, and shall hallow his head that same day.

rwbs@Numbers:6:12 @ And he shall consecrate to the LORD the days of his separation, and shall bring a lamb of the first year for a trespass offering: but the days that were before shall be lost, because his separation was defiled. (note:)be lost: Hebrews. fall(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:6:13 @ And this the law of the Nazarite, when the days of his separation are fulfilled: he shall be brought to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation:

rwbs@Numbers:6:14 @ And he shall offer his offering to the LORD, one male lamb of the first year without blemish for a burnt offering, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish for a sin offering, and one ram without blemish for peace offerings,

rwbs@Numbers:6:15 @ And a basket of unleavened bread, cakes of fine flour mixed with oil, and wafers of unleavened bread anointed with oil, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings.

rwbs@Numbers:6:16 @ And the priest shall bring before the LORD, and shall offer his sin offering, and his burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:6:17 @ And he shall offer the ram a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD, with the basket of unleavened bread: the priest shall offer also its meat offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:6:18 @ And the Nazarite shall shave the head of his separation the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall take the hair of the head of his separation, and put in the fire which under the sacrifice of the peace offerings.

rwbs@Numbers:6:19 @ And the priest shall take the boiled shoulder of the ram, and one unleavened cake out of the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and shall put upon the hands of the Nazarite, after his separation is shaven:

rwbs@Numbers:6:20 @ And the priest shall wave them a wave offering before the LORD: this holy for the priest, with the wave breast and heave shoulder: and after that the Nazarite may drink wine.

rwbs@Numbers:6:21 @ This the law of the Nazarite who hath vowed, his offering to the LORD for his separation, besides which his hand shall get: according to the vow which he vowed, so he must do after the law of his separation.

rwbs@Numbers:6:22 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:6:23 @ Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, In this way ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying to them,

rwbs@Numbers:6:24 @ The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

rwbs@Numbers:6:25 @ The LORD make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious to thee:

rwbs@Numbers:6:26 @ The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

rwbs@Numbers:6:27 @ And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

rwbs@Numbers:7:1 @ And it came to pass on the day that Moses had fully set up the tabernacle, and had anointed it, and sanctified it, and all its instruments, both the altar and all its vessels, and had anointed them, and sanctified them;

rwbs@Numbers:7:2 @ That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered: (note:)and were: Hebrews. who stood(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:7:3 @ And they brought their offering before the LORD, six covered wagons, and twelve oxen; a wagon for two of the princes, and for each one an ox: and they brought them before the tabernacle.

rwbs@Numbers:7:4 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:7:5 @ Take of them, that they may be to perform the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them to the Levites, to every man according to his service.

rwbs@Numbers:7:6 @ And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them to the Levites.

rwbs@Numbers:7:7 @ Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

rwbs@Numbers:7:8 @ And four wagons and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

rwbs@Numbers:7:9 @ But to the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging to them they should bear upon their shoulders.

rwbs@Numbers:7:10 @ And the princes offered for dedicating the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar.

rwbs@Numbers:7:11 @ And the LORD said to Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.

rwbs@Numbers:7:12 @ And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:

rwbs@Numbers:7:13 @ And his offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:15 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:16 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:17 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

rwbs@Numbers:7:18 @ On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, offered:

rwbs@Numbers:7:19 @ He offered his offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:21 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:22 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:23 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

rwbs@Numbers:7:24 @ On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:25 @ His offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:27 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:28 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:29 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.

rwbs@Numbers:7:30 @ On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:31 @ His offering one silver platter of the weight of an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:33 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:34 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:35 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.

rwbs@Numbers:7:36 @ On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:37 @ His offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:39 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:40 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:41 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

rwbs@Numbers:7:42 @ On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:43 @ His offering one silver platter of the weight of an hundred and thirty, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:45 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:46 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:47 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

rwbs@Numbers:7:48 @ On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:49 @ His offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:51 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:52 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:53 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

rwbs@Numbers:7:54 @ On the eighth day Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:

rwbs@Numbers:7:55 @ His offering one silver platter of the weight of an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:57 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:58 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:59 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

rwbs@Numbers:7:60 @ On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:61 @ His offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:63 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:64 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:65 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni.

rwbs@Numbers:7:66 @ On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:67 @ His offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:69 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:70 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:71 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

rwbs@Numbers:7:72 @ On the eleventh day Pagiel the son of Ocran, prince of the children of Asher,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:73 @ His offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:75 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:76 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:77 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Pagiel the son of Ocran.

rwbs@Numbers:7:78 @ On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali,:

rwbs@Numbers:7:79 @ His offering one silver platter, the weight of which an hundred and thirty, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mixed with oil for a meat offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:81 @ One young bull, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:82 @ One kid of the goats for a sin offering:

rwbs@Numbers:7:83 @ And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs of the first year: this the offering of Ahira the son of Enan.

rwbs@Numbers:7:84 @ This the dedication of the altar, in the day when it was anointed, by the princes of Israel: twelve platters of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve spoons of gold:

rwbs@Numbers:7:85 @ Each platter of silver an hundred and thirty, each bowl seventy: all the silver vessels two thousand and four hundred, after the shekel of the sanctuary:

rwbs@Numbers:7:86 @ The golden spoons twelve, full of incense, ten apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons an hundred and twenty.

rwbs@Numbers:7:87 @ All the oxen for the burnt offering twelve bulls, the rams twelve, the lambs of the first year twelve, with their meat offering: and the kids of the goats for sin offering twelve.

rwbs@Numbers:7:88 @ And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings twenty and four bulls, the rams sixty, the male goats sixty, the lambs of the first year sixty. This the dedication of the altar, after it was anointed.

rwbs@Numbers:7:89 @ And when Moses had entered into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking to him from off the mercy seat that upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spoke to him. (note:)with him: that is, with God(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:8:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:8:2 @ Speak to Aaron, and say to him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light opposite the lampstand.

rwbs@Numbers:8:3 @ And Aaron did so; he lighted its lamps opposite the lampstand, as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:8:4 @ And this work of the lampstand beaten gold, to its shaft, to the flowers of it, beaten work: according to the pattern which the LORD had showed Moses, so he made the lampstand.

rwbs@Numbers:8:5 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:8:6 @ Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.

rwbs@Numbers:8:7 @ And thus shalt thou do to them, to cleanse them: Sprinkle water of purifying upon them, and let them shave all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and make themselves clean. (note:)let them shave…: Hebrews. let them cause a razor to pass over, etc(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:8:8 @ Then let them take a young bull with its meat offering, fine flour mixed with oil, and another young bull shalt thou take for a sin offering.

rwbs@Numbers:8:9 @ And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt gather the whole assembly of the children of Israel together:

rwbs@Numbers:8:10 @ And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites:

rwbs@Numbers:8:11 @ And Aaron shall offer the Levites before the LORD an offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the LORD. (note:)offer: Hebrews. wave(:note)offering: Heb. wave offeringthey…: Heb. they may be to execute, etc

rwbs@Numbers:8:12 @ And the Levites shall lay their hands upon the heads of the bulls: and thou shalt offer the one a sin offering, and the other a burnt offering, to the LORD, to make an atonement for the Levites.

rwbs@Numbers:8:13 @ And thou shalt set the Levites before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them an offering to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:8:14 @ Thus shalt thou separate the Levites from among the children of Israel: and the Levites shall be mine.

rwbs@Numbers:8:15 @ And after that shall the Levites go in to perform the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt cleanse them, and offer them an offering.

rwbs@Numbers:8:16 @ For they wholly given to me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them to me.

rwbs@Numbers:8:17 @ For all the firstborn of the children of Israel mine, man and beast: on the day that I smote every firstborn in the land of Egypt I sanctified them for myself.

rwbs@Numbers:8:18 @ And I have taken the Levites for all the firstborn of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:8:19 @ And I have given the Levites a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel: that there may be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come near to the sanctuary. (note:)a gift: Hebrews. given(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:8:20 @ And Moses, and Aaron, and all the congregation of the children of Israel, did to the Levites according to all that the LORD commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did the children of Israel to them.

rwbs@Numbers:8:21 @ And the Levites were purified, and they washed their clothes; and Aaron offered them an offering before the LORD; and Aaron made an atonement for them to cleanse them.

rwbs@Numbers:8:22 @ And after that went the Levites in to perform their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they to them.

rwbs@Numbers:8:23 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:8:24 @ This that to the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: (note:)to…: Hebrews. to war the warfare of, etc(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:8:25 @ And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service, and shall serve no more: (note:)cease…: Hebrews. return from the warfare of the service(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:8:26 @ But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do to the Levites concerning their charge.

rwbs@Numbers:9:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:9:2 @ Let the children of Israel also keep the passover at its appointed season.

rwbs@Numbers:9:3 @ In the fourteenth day of this month, at evening, ye shall keep it in its appointed season: according to all its rites, and according to all its ceremonies, shall ye keep it. (note:)at even: Hebrews. between the two evenings(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:9:4 @ And Moses spoke to the children of Israel, that they should keep the passover.

rwbs@Numbers:9:5 @ And they kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month at evening in the wilderness of Sinai: according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:9:6 @ And there were certain men, who were defiled by the dead body of a man, that they could not keep the passover on that day: and they came before Moses and before Aaron on that day:

rwbs@Numbers:9:7 @ And those men said to him, We defiled by the dead body of a man: why are we kept back, that we may not offer an offering of the LORD in its appointed season among the children of Israel?

rwbs@Numbers:9:8 @ And Moses said to them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.

rwbs@Numbers:9:9 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:9:10 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you or of your posterity shall be unclean by reason of a dead body, or in a journey afar off, yet he shall keep the passover to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:9:11 @ The fourteenth day of the second month at evening they shall keep it, eat it with unleavened bread and bitter.

rwbs@Numbers:9:12 @ They shall leave none of it to the morning, nor break any bone of it: according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it.

rwbs@Numbers:9:13 @ But the man that clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in its appointed season, that man shall bear his sin.

rwbs@Numbers:9:14 @ And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover to the LORD; according to the ordinance of the passover, and according to the manner of it, so shall he do: ye shall have one ordinance, both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land.

rwbs@Numbers:9:15 @ And on the day that the tabernacle was erected the cloud covered the tabernacle,, the tent of the testimony: and at evening there was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until the morning.

rwbs@Numbers:9:16 @ So it was always: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night.

rwbs@Numbers:9:17 @ And when the cloud was taken up from the tabernacle, then after that the children of Israel journeyed: and in the place where the cloud abode, there the children of Israel pitched their tents.

rwbs@Numbers:9:18 @ At the commandment of the LORD the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the LORD they encamped: as long as the cloud abode upon the tabernacle they rested in their tents.

rwbs@Numbers:9:19 @ And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not. (note:)tarried…: Hebrews. prolonged(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:9:20 @ And it was, when the cloud was a few days upon the tabernacle; according to the commandment of the LORD they abode in their tents, and according to the commandment of the LORD they journeyed.

rwbs@Numbers:9:21 @ And it was, when the cloud abode from evening to the morning, and the cloud was taken up in the morning, then they journeyed: whether by day or by night that the cloud was taken up, they journeyed. (note:)abode: Hebrews. was(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:9:22 @ Or two days, or a month, or a year, that the cloud tarried upon the tabernacle, remaining above it, the children of Israel abode in their tents, and journeyed not: but when it was taken up, they journeyed.

rwbs@Numbers:9:23 @ At the commandment of the LORD they rested in the tents, and at the commandment of the LORD they journeyed: they kept the charge of the LORD, at the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:10:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:10:2 @ Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou make them: that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps.

rwbs@Numbers:10:3 @ And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:10:4 @ And if they blow with one, then the princes, heads of the thousands of Israel, shall assemble themselves to thee.

rwbs@Numbers:10:5 @ When ye blow an alarm, then the camps that lie on the east parts shall go forward.

rwbs@Numbers:10:6 @ When ye blow an alarm the second time, then the camps that lie on the south side shall take their journey: they shall blow an alarm for their journeys.

rwbs@Numbers:10:7 @ But when the congregation is to be gathered together, ye shall blow, but ye shall not sound an alarm.

rwbs@Numbers:10:8 @ And the sons of Aaron, the priests, shall blow with the trumpets; and they shall be to you for an ordinance for ever throughout your generations.

rwbs@Numbers:10:9 @ And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before the LORD your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies.

rwbs@Numbers:10:10 @ Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Numbers:10:11 @ And it came to pass on the twentieth of the second month, in the second year, that the cloud was taken up from off the tabernacle of the testimony.

rwbs@Numbers:10:12 @ And the children of Israel took their journeys from the wilderness of Sinai; and the cloud rested in the wilderness of Paran.

rwbs@Numbers:10:13 @ And they first took their journey according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:10:14 @ In the first went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

rwbs@Numbers:10:15 @ And over the host of the tribe of the children of Issachar Nethaneel the son of Zuar.

rwbs@Numbers:10:16 @ And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun Eliab the son of Helon.

rwbs@Numbers:10:17 @ And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari moved forward, bearing the tabernacle.

rwbs@Numbers:10:18 @ And the standard of the camp of Reuben moved forward according to their armies: and over his host Elizur the son of Shedeur.

rwbs@Numbers:10:19 @ And over the host of the tribe of the children of Simeon Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

rwbs@Numbers:10:20 @ And over the host of the tribe of the children of Gad Eliasaph the son of Deuel.

rwbs@Numbers:10:21 @ And the Kohathites moved forward, bearing the sanctuary: and set up the tabernacle for their coming. (note:)the other: that is, the Gershonites and the Merarites(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:10:22 @ And the standard of the camp of the children of Ephraim moved forward according to their armies: and over his host Elishama the son of Ammihud.

rwbs@Numbers:10:23 @ And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

rwbs@Numbers:10:24 @ And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin Abidan the son of Gideoni.

rwbs@Numbers:10:25 @ And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan moved forward, the rear guard of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

rwbs@Numbers:10:26 @ And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher Pagiel the son of Ocran.

rwbs@Numbers:10:27 @ And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali Ahira the son of Enan.

rwbs@Numbers:10:28 @ Thus the journeyings of the children of Israel according to their armies, when they moved forward. (note:)Thus: Hebrews. These(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:10:29 @ And Moses said to Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses’ father in law, We are journeying to the place of which the LORD said, I will give it to you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:10:31 @ And he said, Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes.

rwbs@Numbers:10:32 @ And it shall be, if thou wilt go with us, yea, it shall be, that what goodness the LORD shall do to us, the same will we do to thee.

rwbs@Numbers:10:33 @ And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days’ journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days’ journey, to seek a resting place for them.

rwbs@Numbers:10:34 @ And the cloud of the LORD upon them by day, when they went out of the camp.

rwbs@Numbers:10:35 @ And it came to pass, when the ark moved forward, that Moses said, Arise, LORD, and let thy enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee.

rwbs@Numbers:10:36 @ And when it rested, he said, Return, O LORD, to the many thousands of Israel. (note:)many thousands: Hebrews. ten thousand thousands(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:11:1 @ And the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed in the uttermost parts of the camp. (note:)complained: or, were as it were complainers(:note)it displeased: Hebrews. it was evil in the ears of

rwbs@Numbers:11:2 @ And the people cried to Moses; and when Moses prayed to the LORD, the fire was quenched. (note:)was…: Hebrews. sunk(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:11:3 @ And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the LORD burnt among them. (note:)Taberah: that is, A burning(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:11:4 @ And the mixed multitude that among them fell to lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat? (note:)fell…: Hebrews. lusted a lust(:note)wept…: Heb. returned and wept

rwbs@Numbers:11:5 @ We remember the fish, which we ate in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlic:

rwbs@Numbers:11:7 @ And the manna as coriander seed, and the colour of it as the colour of bdellium. (note:)colour thereof…: Hebrews. eye of it as the eye of(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:11:8 @ the people went about, and gathered, and ground in mills, or beat in a mortar, and baked in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.

rwbs@Numbers:11:9 @ And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.

rwbs@Numbers:11:10 @ Then Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

rwbs@Numbers:11:11 @ And Moses said to the LORD, Why hast thou afflicted thy servant? and why have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?

rwbs@Numbers:11:12 @ Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say to me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the nursing child, to the land which thou sworest to their fathers?

rwbs@Numbers:11:13 @ Where should I get flesh to give to all this people? for they weep to me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.

rwbs@Numbers:11:15 @ And if thou dealest thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

rwbs@Numbers:11:16 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Gather to me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them to the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.

rwbs@Numbers:11:17 @ And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the Spirit who upon thee, and will put upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou mayest not bear thyself alone.

rwbs@Numbers:11:18 @ And say thou to the people, Sanctify yourselves for to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.

rwbs@Numbers:11:19 @ Ye shall not eat one day, nor two days, nor five days, neither ten days, nor twenty days;

rwbs@Numbers:11:20 @ even a whole month, until it shall come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome to you: because ye have despised the LORD who among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt? (note:)whole…: Hebrews. month of days(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:11:21 @ And Moses said, The people, among whom I, six hundred thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month.

rwbs@Numbers:11:22 @ Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them, to suffice for them? or shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them, to suffice for them?

rwbs@Numbers:11:23 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Is the LORD’S hand shortened? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass to thee or not.

rwbs@Numbers:11:24 @ And Moses went out, and told the people the words of the LORD, and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them around the tabernacle.

rwbs@Numbers:11:25 @ And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the spirit that upon him, and gave to the seventy elders: and it came to pass,, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.

rwbs@Numbers:11:26 @ But there remained two men in the camp, the name of the one Eldad, and the name of the other Medad: and the spirit rested upon them; and they of them that were recorded, but went not out to the tabernacle: and they prophesied in the camp.

rwbs@Numbers:11:27 @ And there ran a young man, and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad do prophesy in the camp.

rwbs@Numbers:11:28 @ And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them.

rwbs@Numbers:11:29 @ And Moses said to him, Enviest thou for my sake? O that all the LORD’S people were prophets, that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!

rwbs@Numbers:11:30 @ And Moses withdrew into the camp, he and the elders of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:11:31 @ And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let fall by the camp, as it were a day’s journey on this side, and as it were a day’s journey on the other side, around the camp, and as it were two cubits upon the face of the earth. (note:)as it were a day’s…: Hebrews. as it were the way of a day(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:11:32 @ And the people stood up all that day, and all night, and all the next day, and they gathered the quails: he that gathered least gathered ten homers: and they spread all abroad for themselves around the camp.

rwbs@Numbers:11:33 @ And while the flesh yet between their teeth, before it was chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague.

rwbs@Numbers:11:34 @ And he called the name of that place Kibrothhattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted. (note:)Kibrothhattaavah: that is, The graves of lust(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:11:35 @ the people journeyed from Kibrothhattaavah to Hazeroth; and abode at Hazeroth. (note:)abode at: Hebrews. they were in(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:12:1 @ And Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married: for he had married a Cushite woman. (note:)Ethiopian: or, Cushite(:note)married: Hebrews. taken

rwbs@Numbers:12:2 @ And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard.

rwbs@Numbers:12:3 @ (Now the man Moses very meek, above all the men who upon the face of the earth.)

rwbs@Numbers:12:4 @ And the LORD spoke suddenly to Moses, and to Aaron, and to Miriam, Come out ye three to the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out.

rwbs@Numbers:12:5 @ And the LORD came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.

rwbs@Numbers:12:6 @ And he said, Hear now my words: If there is a prophet among you, the LORD will make myself known to him in a vision, will speak to him in a dream.

rwbs@Numbers:12:8 @ With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even plainly, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: why then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?

rwbs@Numbers:12:9 @ And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.

rwbs@Numbers:12:10 @ And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam leprous, as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, leprous.

rwbs@Numbers:12:11 @ And Aaron said to Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, in which we have done foolishly, and in which we have sinned.

rwbs@Numbers:12:12 @ Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother’s womb.

rwbs@Numbers:12:13 @ And Moses cried to the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.

rwbs@Numbers:12:14 @ And the LORD said to Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received.

rwbs@Numbers:12:15 @ And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in.

rwbs@Numbers:12:16 @ And afterward the people departed from Hazeroth, and encamped in the wilderness of Paran.

rwbs@Numbers:13:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:13:2 @ Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them.

rwbs@Numbers:13:3 @ And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men heads of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:13:4 @ And these their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.

rwbs@Numbers:13:5 @ Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of Hori.

rwbs@Numbers:13:6 @ Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

rwbs@Numbers:13:7 @ Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph.

rwbs@Numbers:13:8 @ Of the tribe of Ephraim, Oshea the son of Nun. (note:)Oshea: also called, Joshua(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:13:9 @ Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.

rwbs@Numbers:13:10 @ Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of Sodi.

rwbs@Numbers:13:11 @ Of the tribe of Joseph,, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.

rwbs@Numbers:13:12 @ Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.

rwbs@Numbers:13:13 @ Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.

rwbs@Numbers:13:14 @ Of the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi the son of Vophsi.

rwbs@Numbers:13:15 @ Of the tribe of Gad, Geuel the son of Machi.

rwbs@Numbers:13:16 @ These the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Oshea the son of Nun Jehoshua. (note:)Oshea: also called Joshua(:note)Jehoshua: or, Joshua

rwbs@Numbers:13:17 @ And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said to them, Go up this southward, and go up to the mountain:

rwbs@Numbers:13:18 @ And see the land, what it; and the people that dwell in it, whether they strong or weak, few or many;

rwbs@Numbers:13:19 @ And what the land that they dwell in, whether it good or bad; and what cities that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds;

rwbs@Numbers:13:20 @ And what the land, whether it rich or barren, whether there is wood in it, or not. And be ye of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time the time of the firstripe grapes.

rwbs@Numbers:13:21 @ So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin to Rehob, as men come to Hamath.

rwbs@Numbers:13:22 @ And they went up by the south, and came to Hebron; where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the children of Anak,. (Now Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)

rwbs@Numbers:13:23 @ And they came to the brook of Eshcol, and cut down from there a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bore it between two upon a staff; and of the pomegranates, and of the figs. (note:)brook: or, valley(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:13:24 @ The place was called the brook Eshcol, because of the cluster of grapes which the children of Israel cut down from there. (note:)brook: or, valley(:note)Eshcol: that is, A cluster of grapes

rwbs@Numbers:13:25 @ And they returned from searching the land after forty days.

rwbs@Numbers:13:26 @ And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, to the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word to them, and to all the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land.

rwbs@Numbers:13:27 @ And they told him, and said, We came to the land where thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk and honey; and this the fruit of it.

rwbs@Numbers:13:28 @ Nevertheless the people strong that dwell in the land, and the cities walled, very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.

rwbs@Numbers:13:29 @ The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the banks of the Jordan.

rwbs@Numbers:13:30 @ And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.

rwbs@Numbers:13:31 @ But the men that went up with him said, We are not able to go up against the people; for they stronger than we.

rwbs@Numbers:13:32 @ And they brought an bad report of the land which they had searched to the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have passed to search it, a land that eateth up its inhabitants; and all the people that we saw in it men of a great stature. (note:)men…: Hebrews. men of statures(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:13:33 @ And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.

rwbs@Numbers:14:1 @ And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.

rwbs@Numbers:14:2 @ And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said to them, O that we had died in the land of Egypt! or if only we had died in this wilderness!

rwbs@Numbers:14:3 @ And why hath the LORD brought us to this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?

rwbs@Numbers:14:4 @ And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

rwbs@Numbers:14:5 @ Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:14:6 @ And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, of them that searched the land, tore their clothes:

rwbs@Numbers:14:7 @ And they spoke to all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, an exceeding good land.

rwbs@Numbers:14:8 @ If the LORD delighteth in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it to us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.

rwbs@Numbers:14:9 @ Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they bread for us: their defence hast departed from them, and the LORD with us: fear them not. (note:)defence: Hebrews. shadow(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:14:10 @ But all the congregation said to stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:14:11 @ And the LORD said to Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be before they believe me, for all the signs which I have shown among them?

rwbs@Numbers:14:12 @ I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they.

rwbs@Numbers:14:13 @ And Moses said to the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;)

rwbs@Numbers:14:14 @ And they will tell to the inhabitants of this land: they have heard that thou LORD among this people, that thou LORD art seen face to face, and thy cloud standeth over them, and thou goest before them, by day time in a pillar of a cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night.

rwbs@Numbers:14:15 @ Now thou shalt kill this people as one man, then the nations which have heard the fame of thee will speak, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:14:16 @ Because the LORD was not able to bring this people into the land which he swore to them, therefore he hath slain them in the wilderness.

rwbs@Numbers:14:17 @ And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my LORD be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:14:18 @ The LORD longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth.

rwbs@Numbers:14:19 @ Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according to the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now. (note:)until…: or, hitherto(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:14:20 @ And the LORD said, I have pardoned according to thy word:

rwbs@Numbers:14:21 @ But truly I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:14:22 @ Because all those men who have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;

rwbs@Numbers:14:23 @ Surely they shall not see the land which I swore to their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it: (note:)Surely…: Hebrews. If they see the land(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:14:24 @ But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land into which he went; and his seed shall possess it.

rwbs@Numbers:14:25 @ (Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites dwelt in the valley.) To morrow turn ye, and pass into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.

rwbs@Numbers:14:26 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:14:27 @ How long this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.

rwbs@Numbers:14:28 @ Say to them, I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in my ears, so will I do to you:

rwbs@Numbers:14:30 @ Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, which I swore to make you dwell in it, except Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. (note:)sware: Hebrews. lifted up my hand(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:14:31 @ But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.

rwbs@Numbers:14:32 @ But you, your dead bodies, they shall fall in this wilderness.

rwbs@Numbers:14:33 @ And your children shall wander in the wilderness forty years, and bear your harlotries, until your dead bodies shall be wasted in the wilderness. (note:)wander: or, feed(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:14:34 @ After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise. (note:)breach…: or, altering of my purpose(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:14:35 @ I the LORD have said, I will surely do it to all this evil congregation, that are gathered together against me: in this wilderness they shall be consumed, and there they shall die.

rwbs@Numbers:14:36 @ And the men, whom Moses sent to search the land, who returned, and made all the congregation to murmur against him, by bringing a slander upon the land,

rwbs@Numbers:14:37 @ Even those men that brought the bad report upon the land, died by the plague before the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:14:38 @ But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, of the men that went to search the land, lived.

rwbs@Numbers:14:39 @ And Moses told these sayings to all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.

rwbs@Numbers:14:40 @ And they rose early in the morning, and went up to the top of the mountain, saying, Lo, we, and will go up to the place which the LORD hath promised: for we have sinned.

rwbs@Numbers:14:41 @ And Moses said, Why now do ye transgress the commandment of the LORD? but it shall not prosper.

rwbs@Numbers:14:42 @ Go not up, for the LORD not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.

rwbs@Numbers:14:43 @ For the Amalekites and the Canaanites there before you, and ye shall fall by the sword: because ye are turned away from the LORD, therefore the LORD will not be with you.

rwbs@Numbers:14:44 @ But they presumed to go up to the hill top: nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out of the camp.

rwbs@Numbers:14:45 @ Then the Amalekites came down, and the Canaanites who dwelt in that hill, and smote them, and smote them, to Hormah.

rwbs@Numbers:15:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:15:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye shall have come into the land of your habitations, which I give to you,

rwbs@Numbers:15:3 @ And will make an offering by fire to the LORD, a burnt offering, or a sacrifice in performing a vow, or in a freewill offering, or in your solemn feasts, to make a sweet savour to the LORD, of the herd, or of the flock: (note:)performing: Hebrews. separating(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:15:4 @ Then shall he that offereth his offering to the LORD bring a meat offering of a tenth part of flour mixed with the fourth of an hin of oil.

rwbs@Numbers:15:5 @ And the fourth of an hin of wine for a drink offering shalt thou prepare with the burnt offering or sacrifice, for one lamb.

rwbs@Numbers:15:6 @ Or for a ram, thou shalt prepare a meat offering two tenth parts of flour mixed with the third of an hin of oil.

rwbs@Numbers:15:7 @ And for a drink offering thou shalt offer the third of an hin of wine, a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:15:8 @ And when thou preparest a bull a burnt offering, or a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings to the LORD:

rwbs@Numbers:15:9 @ Then shall he bring with a bull a meat offering of three tenth parts of flour mixed with half an hin of oil.

rwbs@Numbers:15:10 @ And thou shalt bring for a drink offering half an hin of wine, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:15:12 @ According to the number that ye shall prepare, so shall ye do to every one according to their number.

rwbs@Numbers:15:13 @ All that are born in the country shall do these things after this manner, in offering an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:15:14 @ And if a stranger shall sojourn with you, or whoever shall among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do.

rwbs@Numbers:15:15 @ One ordinance for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye, so shall the stranger be before the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:15:16 @ One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.

rwbs@Numbers:15:17 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:15:18 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye come into the land where I bring you,

rwbs@Numbers:15:19 @ Then it shall be, that, when ye eat of the bread of the land, ye shall offer up an heave offering to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:15:20 @ Ye shall offer up a cake of the first of your dough an heave offering: as the heave offering of the threshingfloor, so shall ye offer it.

rwbs@Numbers:15:21 @ Of the first of your dough ye shall give to the LORD an heave offering in your generations.

rwbs@Numbers:15:22 @ And if ye have erred, and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken to Moses,

rwbs@Numbers:15:23 @ all that the LORD hath commanded you by the hand of Moses, from the day that the LORD commanded, and henceforward among your generations;

rwbs@Numbers:15:24 @ Then it shall be, if shall be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bull for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour to the LORD, with its meat offering, and its drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering. (note:)without…: Hebrews. from the eyes(:note)manner: or, ordinance

rwbs@Numbers:15:25 @ And the priest shall make an atonement for all the congregation of the children of Israel, and it shall be forgiven them; for it ignorance: and they shall bring their offering, a sacrifice made by fire to the LORD, and their sin offering before the LORD, for their ignorance:

rwbs@Numbers:15:26 @ And it shall be forgiven all the congregation of the children of Israel, and the stranger that sojourneth among them; seeing all the people in ignorance.

rwbs@Numbers:15:27 @ And if any soul shall sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a female goat of the first year for a sin offering.

rwbs@Numbers:15:28 @ And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the LORD, to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.

rwbs@Numbers:15:29 @ Ye shall have one law for him that sinneth through ignorance, him that is born among the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them. (note:)sinneth: Hebrews. doth(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:15:30 @ But the soul that doeth presumptuously, born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people. (note:)presumptuously: Hebrews. with an high hand(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:15:31 @ Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity upon him.

rwbs@Numbers:15:32 @ And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathered sticks upon the sabbath day.

rwbs@Numbers:15:33 @ And they that found him gathering sticks brought him to Moses and Aaron, and to all the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:15:34 @ And they put him in custody, because it was not declared what should be done to him.

rwbs@Numbers:15:35 @ And the LORD said to Moses, The man shall surely be put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.

rwbs@Numbers:15:36 @ And all the congregation brought him outside the camp, and stoned him with stones, and he died; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:15:37 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:15:38 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes on the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a cord of blue:

rwbs@Numbers:15:39 @ And it shall be to you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to go astray:

rwbs@Numbers:15:41 @ I the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Numbers:16:1 @ Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took:

rwbs@Numbers:16:2 @ And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown:

rwbs@Numbers:16:3 @ And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said to them, too much upon you, seeing all the congregation holy, every one of them, and the LORD among them: why then do ye raise yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? (note:)Ye take…: Hebrews. It is much for you(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:16:5 @ And he spoke to Korah and to all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will show who his, and holy; and will cause to come near to him: even whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near to him.

rwbs@Numbers:16:7 @ And put fire in them, and put incense in them before the LORD to morrow: and it shall be the man whom the LORD doth choose, he holy: too much upon you, ye sons of Levi.

rwbs@Numbers:16:9 @ a small thing to you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister to them?

rwbs@Numbers:16:10 @ And he hath brought thee near, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also?

rwbs@Numbers:16:11 @ For which cause thou and all thy company gathered together against the LORD: and what Aaron, that ye murmur against him?

rwbs@Numbers:16:12 @ And Moses sent to call Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab: who said, We will not come up:

rwbs@Numbers:16:13 @ a small thing that thou hast brought us out of a land that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, except thou make thyself altogether a prince over us?

rwbs@Numbers:16:14 @ Moreover thou hast not brought us into a land that floweth with milk and honey, or given us inheritance of fields and vineyards: wilt thou put out the eyes of these men? we will not come up. (note:)put…: Hebrews. bore out(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:16:15 @ And Moses was very angry, and said to the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one donkey from them, neither have I hurt one of them.

rwbs@Numbers:16:16 @ And Moses said to Korah, Be thou and all thy company before the LORD, thou, and they, and Aaron, to morrow:

rwbs@Numbers:16:17 @ And take every man his censer, and put incense in them, and bring ye before the LORD every man his censer, two hundred and fifty censers; thou also, and Aaron, each his censer.

rwbs@Numbers:16:18 @ And they took every man his censer, and put fire in them, and laid incense on them, and stood in the door of the tabernacle of the congregation with Moses and Aaron.

rwbs@Numbers:16:19 @ And Korah gathered all the congregation against them to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:16:20 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:16:21 @ Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.

rwbs@Numbers:16:22 @ And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be angry with all the congregation?

rwbs@Numbers:16:23 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:16:24 @ Speak to the congregation, saying, Withdraw yourselves from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.

rwbs@Numbers:16:25 @ And Moses rose up and went to Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.

rwbs@Numbers:16:26 @ And he spoke to the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.

rwbs@Numbers:16:27 @ So they withdrew from the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, on every side: and Dathan and Abiram came out, and stood in the door of their tents, and their wives, and their sons, and their little children.

rwbs@Numbers:16:28 @ And Moses said, by this ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for not of my own mind.

rwbs@Numbers:16:29 @ If these men shall die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; the LORD hath not sent me. (note:)the common…: Hebrews. as every man dieth(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:16:30 @ But if the LORD shall make a new thing, and the earth shall open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that to them, and they go down alive into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD. (note:)make…: Hebrews. create a creature(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:16:31 @ And it came to pass, as he had finished speaking all these words, that the ground opened up that under them:

rwbs@Numbers:16:32 @ And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that to Korah, and all goods.

rwbs@Numbers:16:33 @ They, and all that to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:16:34 @ And all Israel that around them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up.

rwbs@Numbers:16:35 @ And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.

rwbs@Numbers:16:36 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:16:37 @ Speak to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter thou the fire yonder; for they are hallowed.

rwbs@Numbers:16:38 @ The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they shall be a sign to the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:16:39 @ And Eleazar the priest took the brasen censers, which they that were burnt had offered; and they were made broad a covering of the altar:

rwbs@Numbers:16:40 @ a memorial to the children of Israel, that no stranger, who not of the seed of Aaron, should come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he may not be as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:16:41 @ But on the next day all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:16:42 @ And it came to pass, when the congregation was gathered against Moses and against Aaron, that they looked toward the tabernacle of the congregation: and, behold, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the LORD appeared.

rwbs@Numbers:16:43 @ And Moses and Aaron came before the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:16:44 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:16:45 @ Remove from among this congregation, that I may consume them as in a moment. And they fell upon their faces.

rwbs@Numbers:16:46 @ And Moses said to Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire in it from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly to the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun.

rwbs@Numbers:16:47 @ And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people.

rwbs@Numbers:16:48 @ And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.

rwbs@Numbers:16:49 @ Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, besides them that died about the matter of Korah.

rwbs@Numbers:16:50 @ And Aaron returned to Moses at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the plague was stayed.

rwbs@Numbers:17:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:17:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man’s name upon his rod.

rwbs@Numbers:17:3 @ And thou shalt write Aaron’s name upon the rod of Levi: for one rod for the head of the house of their fathers.

rwbs@Numbers:17:4 @ And thou shalt lay them in the tabernacle of the congregation before the testimony, where I will meet with you.

rwbs@Numbers:17:5 @ And it shall come to pass, the man’s rod, whom I shall choose, shall blossom: and I will make to cease from me the murmurings of the children of Israel, by which they murmur against you.

rwbs@Numbers:17:6 @ And Moses spoke to the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers’ houses, twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron among their rods. (note:)a rod…: Hebrews. a rod for one prince, a rod for one prince(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:17:7 @ And Moses laid the rods before the LORD in the tabernacle of witness.

rwbs@Numbers:17:8 @ And it came to pass, that on the next day Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi had budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.

rwbs@Numbers:17:9 @ And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD to all the children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod.

rwbs@Numbers:17:10 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Bring Aaron’s rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a sign against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. (note:)rebels: Hebrews. children of rebellion(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:17:11 @ And Moses did: as the LORD commanded him, so did he.

rwbs@Numbers:17:12 @ And the children of Israel spoke to Moses, saying, Behold, we die, we perish, we all perish.

rwbs@Numbers:17:13 @ Whoever approacheth the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying?

rwbs@Numbers:18:1 @ And the LORD said to Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father’s house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.

rwbs@Numbers:18:2 @ And thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou with thee, that they may be joined to thee, and minister to thee: but thou and thy sons with thee before the tabernacle of witness.

rwbs@Numbers:18:3 @ And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of all the tabernacle: only they shall not come near the vessels of the sanctuary and the altar, that neither they, nor ye also, die.

rwbs@Numbers:18:4 @ And they shall be joined to thee, and keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, for all the service of the tabernacle: and a stranger shall not come near to you.

rwbs@Numbers:18:5 @ And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:18:6 @ And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you given a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:18:7 @ Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest’s office for every thing of the altar, and within the veil; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest’s office as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh near shall be put to death.

rwbs@Numbers:18:8 @ And the LORD spoke to Aaron, Behold, I also have given thee the charge of my heave offerings of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel; to thee have I given them by reason of the anointing, and to thy sons, by an ordinance for ever.

rwbs@Numbers:18:9 @ This shall be thine of the most holy things, from the fire: every oblation of theirs, every meat offering of theirs, and every sin offering of theirs, and every trespass offering of theirs, which they shall render to me, most holy for thee and for thy sons.

rwbs@Numbers:18:10 @ In the most holy shalt thou eat it; every male shall eat it: it shall be holy to thee.

rwbs@Numbers:18:11 @ And this thine; the heave offering of their gift, with all the wave offerings of the children of Israel: I have given them to thee, and to thy sons and to thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: every one that is clean in thy house shall eat of it.

rwbs@Numbers:18:12 @ All the best of the oil, and all the best of the wine, and of the wheat, the firstfruits of them which they shall offer to the LORD, them have I given to thee. (note:)best: Hebrews. fat(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:18:13 @ whatever is first ripe in the land, which they shall bring to the LORD, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thy house shall eat it.

rwbs@Numbers:18:15 @ Every thing that openeth the womb in all flesh, which they bring to the LORD, of men or beasts, shall be thine: nevertheless the firstborn of man shalt thou surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem.

rwbs@Numbers:18:16 @ And those that are to be redeemed from a month old shalt thou redeem, according to thy estimation, for the money of five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, which twenty gerahs.

rwbs@Numbers:18:17 @ But the firstling of a cow, or the firstling of a sheep, or the firstling of a goat, thou shalt not redeem; they holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood upon the altar, and shalt burn their fat an offering made by fire, for a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:18:18 @ And the flesh of them shall be thine, as the wave breast and as the right shoulder are thine.

rwbs@Numbers:18:19 @ All the heave offerings of the holy things, which the children of Israel offer to the LORD, have I given to thee, and to thy sons and thy daughters with thee, by a statute for ever: it a covenant of salt for ever before the LORD to thee and to thy seed with thee.

rwbs@Numbers:18:20 @ And the LORD spoke to Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I thy part and thy inheritance among the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:18:21 @ And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:18:22 @ Neither must the children of Israel henceforth come near the tabernacle of the congregation, lest they bear sin, and die. (note:)and die: Hebrews. to die(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:18:23 @ But the Levites shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the children of Israel they have no inheritance.

rwbs@Numbers:18:24 @ But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer an heave offering to the LORD, I have given to the Levites to inherit: therefore I have said to them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.

rwbs@Numbers:18:25 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:18:26 @ Thus speak to the Levites, and say to them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, a tenth of the tithe.

rwbs@Numbers:18:27 @ And your heave offering shall be reckoned to you, as though the grain of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress.

rwbs@Numbers:18:28 @ Thus ye also shall offer an heave offering to the LORD of all your tithes, which ye receive of the children of Israel; and ye shall give of them the LORD’S heave offering to Aaron the priest.

rwbs@Numbers:18:29 @ Out of all your gifts ye shall offer every heave offering of the LORD, of all the best of it, the hallowed part from it. (note:)best: Hebrews. fat(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:18:30 @ Therefore thou shalt say to them, When ye have offered the best of it, then it shall be counted to the Levites as the increase of the threshingfloor, and as the increase of the winepress. (note:)best: Hebrews. fat(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:18:31 @ And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:18:32 @ And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have offered from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy things of the children of Israel, lest ye die.

rwbs@Numbers:19:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:19:2 @ This the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, in which no blemish, upon which never came a yoke:

rwbs@Numbers:19:3 @ And ye shall give her to Eleazar the priest, that he may bring her forth outside the camp, and shall slay her before his face:

rwbs@Numbers:19:4 @ And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood directly before the tabernacle of the congregation seven times:

rwbs@Numbers:19:5 @ And shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:

rwbs@Numbers:19:6 @ And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast into the midst of the burning of the heifer.

rwbs@Numbers:19:7 @ Then the priest shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp, and the priest shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Numbers:19:8 @ And he that burneth her shall wash his clothes in water, and bathe his flesh in water, and shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Numbers:19:9 @ And a man clean shall gather the ashes of the heifer, and lay outside the camp in a clean place, and it shall be kept for the congregation of the children of Israel for a water of separation: it a purification for sin.

rwbs@Numbers:19:10 @ And he that gathereth the ashes of the heifer shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the evening: and it shall be to the children of Israel, and to the stranger that sojourneth among them, for a statute for ever.

rwbs@Numbers:19:11 @ He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days. (note:)man: Hebrews. soul of man(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:19:12 @ He shall purify himself with it on the third day, and on the seventh day he shall be clean: but if he shall not purify himself the third day, then the seventh day he shall not be clean.

rwbs@Numbers:19:13 @ Whoever toucheth the dead body of any man that is dead, and purifieth not himself, defileth the tabernacle of the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from Israel: because the water of separation was not sprinkled upon him, he shall be unclean; his uncleanness yet upon him.

rwbs@Numbers:19:14 @ This the law, when a man dieth in a tent: all that come into the tent, and all that in the tent, shall be unclean seven days.

rwbs@Numbers:19:16 @ And whoever toucheth one that is slain with a sword in the open fields, or a dead body, or a bone of a man, or a grave, shall be unclean seven days.

rwbs@Numbers:19:17 @ And for an unclean they shall take of the ashes of the burnt heifer of purification for sin, and running water shall be added to them in a vessel: (note:)ashes: Hebrews. dust(:note)running…: Heb. living waters shall be given

rwbs@Numbers:19:18 @ And a clean person shall take hyssop, and dip in the water, and sprinkle upon the tent, and upon all the vessels, and upon the persons that were there, and upon him that touched a bone, or one slain, or one dead, or a grave:

rwbs@Numbers:19:19 @ And the clean shall sprinkle upon the unclean on the third day, and on the seventh day: and on the seventh day he shall purify himself, and wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and shall be clean at evening.

rwbs@Numbers:19:20 @ But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from among the congregation, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of the LORD: the water of separation hath not been sprinkled upon him; he unclean.

rwbs@Numbers:19:21 @ And it shall be a perpetual statute to them, that he that sprinkleth the water of separation shall wash his clothes; and he that toucheth the water of separation shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Numbers:19:22 @ And whatever the unclean toucheth shall be unclean; and the soul that toucheth shall be unclean until the evening.

rwbs@Numbers:20:1 @ Then came the children of Israel, the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.

rwbs@Numbers:20:2 @ And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.

rwbs@Numbers:20:3 @ And the people strove with Moses, and spoke, saying, O that we had died when our brethren died before the LORD!

rwbs@Numbers:20:4 @ And why have ye brought the congregation of the LORD into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?

rwbs@Numbers:20:5 @ And why have ye made us come up from Egypt, to bring us to this evil place? it no place of seed, or of figs, or of vines, or of pomegranates; neither there any water to drink.

rwbs@Numbers:20:6 @ And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the LORD appeared to them.

rwbs@Numbers:20:7 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:20:8 @ Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye to the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth its water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give water to the congregation and their beasts.

rwbs@Numbers:20:9 @ And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him.

rwbs@Numbers:20:10 @ And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said to them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?

rwbs@Numbers:20:11 @ And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts.

rwbs@Numbers:20:12 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

rwbs@Numbers:20:13 @ This the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them. (note:)Meribah: that is, Strife(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:20:14 @ And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: (note:)befallen…: Hebrews. found us(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:20:15 @ How our fathers went down into Egypt, and we have dwelt in Egypt a long time; and the Egyptians afflicted us, and our fathers:

rwbs@Numbers:20:16 @ And when we cried to the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth from Egypt: and, behold, we in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:

rwbs@Numbers:20:17 @ Let us pass, I pray thee, through thy country: we will not pass through the fields, or through the vineyards, neither will we drink the water of the wells: we will go by the king’s highway, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the left, until we have passed thy borders.

rwbs@Numbers:20:18 @ And Edom said to him, Thou shalt not pass by me, lest I come out against thee with the sword.

rwbs@Numbers:20:19 @ And the children of Israel said to him, We will go by the highway: and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I will pay for it: I will only, without any thing, go through on my feet.

rwbs@Numbers:20:21 @ Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: therefore Israel turned away from him.

rwbs@Numbers:20:22 @ And the children of Israel, the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came to mount Hor.

rwbs@Numbers:20:23 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in mount Hor, by the border of the land of Edom, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:20:24 @ Aaron shall be gathered to his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given to the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah. (note:)word: Hebrews. mouth(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:20:25 @ Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up to mount Hor:

rwbs@Numbers:20:26 @ And strip Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son: and Aaron shall be gathered, and shall die there.

rwbs@Numbers:20:27 @ And Moses did as the LORD commanded: and they went up to mount Hor in the sight of all the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:20:28 @ And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there on the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.

rwbs@Numbers:20:29 @ And when all the congregation saw that Aaron was dead, they mourned for Aaron thirty days, all the house of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:21:1 @ And king Arad the Canaanite, who dwelt in the south, heard that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took of them prisoners.

rwbs@Numbers:21:2 @ And Israel vowed a vow to the LORD, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.

rwbs@Numbers:21:3 @ And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah. (note:)Hormah: that is, Utter destruction(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:21:4 @ And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to go around the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. (note:)discouraged: or, grieved: Hebrews. shortened(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:21:5 @ And the people spoke against God, and against Moses, Why have ye brought us out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for no bread, neither water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.

rwbs@Numbers:21:6 @ And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many people of Israel died.

rwbs@Numbers:21:7 @ Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray to the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.

rwbs@Numbers:21:8 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.

rwbs@Numbers:21:9 @ And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.

rwbs@Numbers:21:10 @ And the children of Israel moved forward, and encamped in Oboth.

rwbs@Numbers:21:11 @ And they journeyed from Oboth, and encamped at Ijeabarim, in the wilderness which before Moab, toward the sunrising. (note:)Ijeabarim: or, heaps of Abarim(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:21:12 @ From there they removed, and encamped in the valley of Zared.

rwbs@Numbers:21:13 @ From there they removed, and encamped on the other side of Arnon, which in the wilderness that cometh out of the borders of the Amorites: for Arnon the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.

rwbs@Numbers:21:14 @ Therefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon, (note:)What…: or, Vaheb in Suphah(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:21:15 @ And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab. (note:)lieth: Hebrews. leaneth(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:21:16 @ And from there to Beer: that the well of which the LORD spoke to Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.

rwbs@Numbers:21:17 @ Then Israel sung this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye to it: (note:)Spring…: Hebrews. Ascend(:note)sing: or, answer

rwbs@Numbers:21:18 @ The princes searched out the well, the nobles of the people dug it, by the lawgiver, with their staffs. And from the wilderness to Mattanah:

rwbs@Numbers:21:20 @ And from Bamoth the valley, that in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon. (note:)country: Hebrews. field(:note)Pisgah: or, the hillJeshimon: or, the wilderness

rwbs@Numbers:21:21 @ And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:21:22 @ Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn into the fields, or into the vineyards; we will not drink the waters of the well: we will go along by the king’s highway, until we have past thy borders.

rwbs@Numbers:21:23 @ And Sihon would not permit Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:21:24 @ And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon to Jabbok, even to the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon strong.

rwbs@Numbers:21:25 @ And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all its villages. (note:)villages: Hebrews. daughters(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:21:26 @ For Heshbon the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even to Arnon.

rwbs@Numbers:21:27 @ Therefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:

rwbs@Numbers:21:28 @ For there hast a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon: it hath consumed Ar of Moab, the lords of the high places of Arnon.

rwbs@Numbers:21:29 @ Woe to thee, Moab! thou art undone, O people of Chemosh: he hath given his sons that escaped, and his daughters, into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites.

rwbs@Numbers:21:30 @ We have shot at them; Heshbon hast perished even to Dibon, and we have laid them waste even to Nophah, which to Medeba.

rwbs@Numbers:21:31 @ Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites.

rwbs@Numbers:21:32 @ And Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took its villages, and drove out the Amorites that there.

rwbs@Numbers:21:33 @ And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.

rwbs@Numbers:21:34 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst to Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon.

rwbs@Numbers:21:35 @ So they smote him, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left to him alive: and they possessed his land.

rwbs@Numbers:22:1 @ And the children of Israel moved forward, and encamped in the plains of Moab on this side of Jordan Jericho.

rwbs@Numbers:22:2 @ And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

rwbs@Numbers:22:3 @ And Moab was greatly afraid of the people, because they many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:22:4 @ And Moab said to the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all around us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor king of the Moabites at that time.

rwbs@Numbers:22:5 @ He sent messengers therefore to Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there hast a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide opposite to me: (note:)face: Hebrews. eye(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:22:6 @ Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse for me this people; for they too mighty for me: perhaps I shall prevail, we may smite them, and I may drive them out of the land: for I know that he whom thou blessest blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.

rwbs@Numbers:22:7 @ And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came to Balaam, and spoke to him the words of Balak.

rwbs@Numbers:22:8 @ And he said to them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak to me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam.

rwbs@Numbers:22:9 @ And God came to Balaam, and said, What men these with thee?

rwbs@Numbers:22:10 @ And Balaam said to God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent to me,,

rwbs@Numbers:22:11 @ Behold, a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse them for me; perhaps I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out. (note:)I shall…: Hebrews. I shall prevail in fighting against him(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:22:12 @ And God said to Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they blessed.

rwbs@Numbers:22:13 @ And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said to the princes of Balak, Go back to your land: for the LORD refuseth to give me leave to go with you.

rwbs@Numbers:22:14 @ And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went to Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.

rwbs@Numbers:22:15 @ And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they.

rwbs@Numbers:22:16 @ And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming to me: (note:)Let…: Hebrews. Be not thou hindered from, etc(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:22:17 @ For I will promote thee to very great honour, and I will do whatever thou sayest to me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse this people for me.

rwbs@Numbers:22:18 @ And Balaam answered and said to the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.

rwbs@Numbers:22:19 @ Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say to me more.

rwbs@Numbers:22:20 @ And God came to Balaam at night, and said to him, If the men come to call thee, rise, go with them; but yet the word which I shall say to thee, that shalt thou perform.

rwbs@Numbers:22:21 @ And Balaam rose in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and went with the princes of Moab.

rwbs@Numbers:22:22 @ And God’s anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his donkey, and his two servants with him.

rwbs@Numbers:22:23 @ And the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the donkey turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the donkey, to turn her into the way.

rwbs@Numbers:22:24 @ But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall on this side, and a wall on that side.

rwbs@Numbers:22:25 @ And when the donkey saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself against the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again.

rwbs@Numbers:22:26 @ And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.

rwbs@Numbers:22:27 @ And when the donkey saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the donkey with a staff.

rwbs@Numbers:22:28 @ And the LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

rwbs@Numbers:22:29 @ And Balaam said to the donkey, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee.

rwbs@Numbers:22:30 @ And the donkey said to Balaam, not I thy donkey, upon which thou hast rid ever since thine to this day? was I ever accustomed to do so to thee? And he said, Nay. (note:)upon…: Hebrews. who hast ridden upon me(:note)ever since…: or, ever since thou wast, etc

rwbs@Numbers:22:31 @ Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. (note:)fell…: or, bowed himself(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:22:32 @ And the angel of the LORD said to him, Why hast thou smitten thy donkey these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because way is perverse before me: (note:)to…: Hebrews. to be an adversary unto thee(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:22:33 @ And the donkey saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.

rwbs@Numbers:22:34 @ And Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will return again. (note:)displease…: Hebrews. be evil in thine eyes(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:22:35 @ And the angel of the LORD said to Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak to thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.

rwbs@Numbers:22:36 @ And when Balak heard that Balaam had come, he went out to meet him to a city of Moab, which in the border of Arnon, which in the utmost border.

rwbs@Numbers:22:37 @ And Balak said to Balaam, Did I not earnestly send to thee to call thee? why camest thou not to me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour?

rwbs@Numbers:22:38 @ And Balaam said to Balak, Lo, I have come to thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak.

rwbs@Numbers:22:39 @ And Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kirjathhuzoth. (note:)Kirjathhuzoth: or, a city of streets(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:22:40 @ And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that with him.

rwbs@Numbers:22:41 @ And it came to pass on the next morning, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up to the high places of Baal, that from there he might see the utmost of the people.

rwbs@Numbers:23:3 @ And Balaam said to Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: perhaps the LORD will come to meet me: and whatever he showeth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place. (note:)to an…: or, solitary(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:23:5 @ And the LORD put a word in Balaam’s mouth, and said, Return to Balak, and thus thou shalt speak.

rwbs@Numbers:23:6 @ And he returned to him, and, lo, he stood by his burnt sacrifice, he, and all the princes of Moab.

rwbs@Numbers:23:7 @ And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east,, Come, curse Jacob for me, and come, defy Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:23:8 @ How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I defy, the LORD hath not defied?

rwbs@Numbers:23:9 @ For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations.

rwbs@Numbers:23:10 @ Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his! (note:)me: Hebrews. my soul, or, my life(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:23:11 @ And Balak said to Balaam, What hast thou done to me? I took thee to curse my enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed altogether.

rwbs@Numbers:23:12 @ And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth?

rwbs@Numbers:23:13 @ And Balak said to him, Come, I pray thee, with me to another place, from which thou mayest see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and from there curse them for me.

rwbs@Numbers:23:14 @ And he brought him into the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, and built seven altars, and offered a bull and a ram on altar. (note:)Pisgah: or, the hill(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:23:16 @ And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again to Balak, and say thus.

rwbs@Numbers:23:17 @ And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said to him, What hath the LORD spoken?

rwbs@Numbers:23:19 @ God not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

rwbs@Numbers:23:21 @ He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God with him, and the shout of a king among them.

rwbs@Numbers:23:22 @ God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn.

rwbs@Numbers:23:23 @ Surely no enchantment against Jacob, neither any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought! (note:)against: or, in(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:23:24 @ Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he shall eat the prey, and drink the blood of the slain.

rwbs@Numbers:23:25 @ And Balak said to Balaam, Neither curse them at all, nor bless them at all.

rwbs@Numbers:23:26 @ But Balaam answered and said to Balak, Did I not tell thee, saying, All that the LORD speaketh, that I must do?

rwbs@Numbers:23:27 @ And Balak said to Balaam, Come, I pray thee, I will bring thee to another place; perhaps it will please God that thou mayest from there curse them for me.

rwbs@Numbers:23:28 @ And Balak brought Balaam to the top of Peor, that looketh toward Jeshimon.

rwbs@Numbers:24:1 @ And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness. (note:)to seek…: Hebrews. to the meeting of(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:24:2 @ And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.

rwbs@Numbers:24:3 @ And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: (note:)whose…: Hebrews. who had his eyes shut, but now opened(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:24:4 @ He hath said, who heard the words of God, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling, but having his eyes open:

rwbs@Numbers:24:6 @ As the valleys are they spread forth, as gardens by the river’s side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, as cedar trees beside the waters.

rwbs@Numbers:24:7 @ He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.

rwbs@Numbers:24:8 @ God brought him forth from Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce through with his arrows.

rwbs@Numbers:24:9 @ He crouched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall rouse him? Blessed he that blesseth thee, and cursed he that curseth thee.

rwbs@Numbers:24:10 @ And Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said to Balaam, I called thee to curse my enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed these three times.

rwbs@Numbers:24:11 @ Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee to great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.

rwbs@Numbers:24:13 @ If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do good or bad of my own mind; what the LORD saith, that will I speak?

rwbs@Numbers:24:14 @ And now, behold, I go to my people: come, I will advise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.

rwbs@Numbers:24:15 @ And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said:

rwbs@Numbers:24:16 @ He hath said, who heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, saw the vision of the Almighty, falling, but having his eyes open:

rwbs@Numbers:24:17 @ I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not near: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. (note:)smite…: or, smite through the princes of(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:24:19 @ Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.

rwbs@Numbers:24:20 @ And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek the first of the nations; but his latter end that he shall perish for ever. (note:)the nations: the nations that warred against Israel(:note)that…: or, even to destruction

rwbs@Numbers:24:21 @ And he looked on the Kenites, and took up his parable, and said, Strong is thy dwellingplace, and thou puttest thy nest in a rock.

rwbs@Numbers:24:22 @ Nevertheless the Kenite shall be wasted, until Asshur shall carry thee away captive. (note:)the Kenite: Hebrews. Kain(:note)until…: or, how long shall it be ere Asshur carry thee away captive

rwbs@Numbers:24:24 @ And ships from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.

rwbs@Numbers:25:1 @ And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit harlotry with the daughters of Moab.

rwbs@Numbers:25:2 @ And they called the people to the sacrifices of their gods: and the people ate, and bowed down to their gods.

rwbs@Numbers:25:3 @ And Israel joined himself to Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:25:4 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the LORD before the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:25:5 @ And Moses said to the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined to Baalpeor.

rwbs@Numbers:25:6 @ And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought to his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who weeping the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:25:7 @ And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw, he rose from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand;

rwbs@Numbers:25:8 @ And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her belly. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:25:9 @ And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@Numbers:25:10 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:25:11 @ Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy. (note:)for…: Hebrews. with my zeal(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:25:12 @ Therefore say, Behold, I give to him my covenant of peace:

rwbs@Numbers:25:13 @ And he shall have it, and his seed after him, the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:25:14 @ Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, that was slain with the Midianitish woman, Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites. (note:)chief…: Hebrews. house of a father(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:25:15 @ And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he head over a people, of a chief house in Midian.

rwbs@Numbers:25:16 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:25:17 @ Distress the Midianites, and smite them:

rwbs@Numbers:25:18 @ For they distress you with their wiles, by which they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi, the daughter of a prince of Midian, their sister, who was slain in the day of the plague for Peor’s sake.

rwbs@Numbers:26:1 @ And it came to pass after the plague, that the LORD spoke to Moses and to Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:26:2 @ Take the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, throughout their fathers’ house, all that are able to go to war in Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:26:3 @ And Moses and Eleazar the priest spoke with them in the plains of Moab by Jordan Jericho, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:26:4 @, from twenty years old and upward; as the LORD commanded Moses and the children of Israel, who went forth from the land of Egypt.

rwbs@Numbers:26:5 @ Reuben, the eldest son of Israel: the children of Reuben; Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites: of Pallu, the family of the Palluites:

rwbs@Numbers:26:6 @ Of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:7 @ These the families of the Reubenites: and they that were numbered of them were forty and three thousand and seven hundred and thirty.

rwbs@Numbers:26:8 @ And the sons of Pallu; Eliab.

rwbs@Numbers:26:9 @ And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This Dathan and Abiram, famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD:

rwbs@Numbers:26:10 @ And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, when the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.

rwbs@Numbers:26:11 @ However the children of Korah died not.

rwbs@Numbers:26:12 @ The sons of Simeon after their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites: of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites: of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites: (note:)Nemuel: also called, Jemuel(:note)Jachin: also called, Jarib

rwbs@Numbers:26:13 @ Of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaul, the family of the Shaulites. (note:)Zerah: also called, Zohar(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:14 @ These the families of the Simeonites, twenty and two thousand and two hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:15 @ The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites: (note:)Zephon: also called, Ziphion(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:16 @ Of Ozni, the family of the Oznites: of Eri, the family of the Erites: (note:)Ozni: also called, Ezbon(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:17 @ Of Arod, the family of the Arodites: of Areli, the family of the Arelites. (note:)Arod: also called, Arodi(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:18 @ These the families of the children of Gad according to those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:19 @ The sons of Judah Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.

rwbs@Numbers:26:20 @ And the sons of Judah after their families were; of Shelah, the family of the Shelanites: of Pharez, the family of the Pharzites: of Zerah, the family of the Zarhites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:21 @ And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:22 @ These the families of Judah according to those that were numbered of them, seventy and six thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:23 @ the sons of Issachar after their families: Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites: (note:)Pua: or, Phuvah(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:24 @ Of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites: of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites. (note:)Jashub: or, Job(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:25 @ These the families of Issachar according to those that were numbered of them, sixty and four thousand and three hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:26 @ the sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Sardites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:27 @ These the families of the Zebulunites according to those that were numbered of them, sixty thousand and five hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:28 @ The sons of Joseph after their families Manasseh and Ephraim.

rwbs@Numbers:26:29 @ Of the sons of Manasseh: of Machir, the family of the Machirites: and Machir begat Gilead: of Gilead the family of the Gileadites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:30 @ These the sons of Gilead: Jeezer, the family of the Jeezerites: of Helek, the family of the Helekites: (note:)Jeezer: also called Abiezer(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:31 @ And Asriel, the family of the Asrielites: and Shechem, the family of the Shechemites:

rwbs@Numbers:26:32 @ And Shemida, the family of the Shemidaites: and Hepher, the family of the Hepherites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:33 @ And Zelophehad the son of Hepher had no sons, but daughters: and the names of the daughters of Zelophehad Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

rwbs@Numbers:26:34 @ These the families of Manasseh, and those that were numbered of them, fifty and two thousand and seven hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:35 @ These the sons of Ephraim after their families: of Shuthelah, the family of the Shuthalhites: of Becher, the family of the Bachrites: of Tahan, the family of the Tahanites. (note:)Becher: also called, Bered(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:36 @ And these the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:37 @ These the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These the sons of Joseph after their families.

rwbs@Numbers:26:38 @ The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites: (note:)Ahiram: also called, Ehi, or, Aharah(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:39 @ Of Shupham, the family of the Shuphamites: of Hupham, the family of the Huphamites. (note:)Shupham…Hupham: also called, Muppim and Huppim(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:40 @ And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman:, the family of the Ardites: of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. (note:)Ard: also called, Addar(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:41 @ These the sons of Benjamin after their families: and they that were numbered of them forty and five thousand and six hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:42 @ These the sons of Dan after their families: of Shuham, the family of the Shuhamites. These the families of Dan after their families. (note:)Shuham: or, Hushim(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:43 @ All the families of the Shuhamites, according to those that were numbered of them, sixty and four thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:44 @ the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:45 @ Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites: of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:46 @ And the name of the daughter of Asher Sarah.

rwbs@Numbers:26:47 @ These the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; fifty and three thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:48 @ the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:

rwbs@Numbers:26:49 @ Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites. (note:)Shillem: also called, Shallum(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:26:50 @ These the families of Naphtali according to their families: and they that were numbered of them forty and five thousand and four hundred.

rwbs@Numbers:26:51 @ These the numbered of the children of Israel, six hundred thousand and a thousand seven hundred and thirty.

rwbs@Numbers:26:52 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:26:53 @ To these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names.

rwbs@Numbers:26:54 @ To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him. (note:)give the more…: Hebrews. multiply his inheritance(:note)give the less…: Heb. diminish his inheritance

rwbs@Numbers:26:55 @ However the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.

rwbs@Numbers:26:56 @ According to the lot shall the possession of it be divided between many and few.

rwbs@Numbers:26:57 @ And these they that were numbered of the Levites after their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites: of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites: of Merari, the family of the Merarites.

rwbs@Numbers:26:58 @ These the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.

rwbs@Numbers:26:59 @ And the name of Amram’s wife Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom bore to Levi in Egypt: and she bore to Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.

rwbs@Numbers:26:61 @ And Nadab and Abihu died, when they offered strange fire before the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:26:62 @ And those that were numbered of them were twenty and three thousand, all males from a month old and upward: for they were not numbered among the children of Israel, because there was no inheritance given them among the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:26:63 @ These they that were numbered by Moses and Eleazar the priest, who numbered the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan Jericho.

rwbs@Numbers:26:64 @ But among these there was not a man of them whom Moses and Aaron the priest numbered, when they numbered the children of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai.

rwbs@Numbers:26:65 @ For the LORD had said of them, They shall surely die in the wilderness. And there was not left a man of them, except Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.

rwbs@Numbers:27:1 @ Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.

rwbs@Numbers:27:2 @ And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:27:3 @ Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons.

rwbs@Numbers:27:4 @ Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family, because he hath no son? Give to us a possession among the brethren of our father. (note:)done…: Hebrews. diminished(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:27:5 @ And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:27:6 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:27:7 @ The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father’s brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass to them.

rwbs@Numbers:27:8 @ And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel, saying, If a man shall die, and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass to his daughter.

rwbs@Numbers:27:9 @ And if he shall have no daughter, then ye shall give his inheritance to his brethren.

rwbs@Numbers:27:10 @ And if he shall have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance to his father’s brethren.

rwbs@Numbers:27:11 @ And if his father shall have no brethren, then ye shall give inheritance to his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be to the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:27:12 @ And the LORD said to Moses, go up to this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given to the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:27:13 @ And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered to thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered.

rwbs@Numbers:27:14 @ For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water before their eyes: that the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.

rwbs@Numbers:27:15 @ And Moses spoke to the LORD, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:27:16 @ Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,

rwbs@Numbers:27:17 @ Who may go out before them, and who may go in before them, and who may lead them out, and who may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.

rwbs@Numbers:27:18 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Take to thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom the spirit, and lay thy hand upon him;

rwbs@Numbers:27:19 @ And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.

rwbs@Numbers:27:20 @ And thou shalt put of thy honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.

rwbs@Numbers:27:21 @ And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.

rwbs@Numbers:27:22 @ And Moses did as the LORD commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:

rwbs@Numbers:27:23 @ And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:28:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:28:2 @ Command the children of Israel, and say to them, My offering, my bread for my sacrifices made by fire, a sweet savour to me, shall ye observe to offer to me in their due season. (note:)a sweet…: Hebrews. a savour of my rest(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:28:3 @ And thou shalt say to them, This the offering made by fire which ye shall offer to the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, a continual burnt offering. (note:)day by day: Hebrews. in a day(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:28:4 @ The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou offer at evening; (note:)at even: Hebrews. between the two evenings(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:28:6 @ a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in mount Sinai for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:28:7 @ And its drink offering the fourth of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured to the LORD a drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:28:8 @ And the other lamb shalt thou offer at evening: as the meat offering of the morning, and as its drink offering, thou shalt offer, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:28:9 @ And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two tenth parts of flour a meat offering, mixed with oil, and its drink offering:

rwbs@Numbers:28:10 @ the burnt offering of every sabbath, besides the continual burnt offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:28:11 @ And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering to the LORD; two young bulls, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot;

rwbs@Numbers:28:13 @ And a tenth part of flour mixed with oil a meat offering to one lamb; a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:28:14 @ And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine to a bull, and the third of an hin to a ram, and a fourth of an hin to a lamb: this the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

rwbs@Numbers:28:15 @ And one kid of the goats for a sin offering to the LORD shall be offered, besides the continual burnt offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:28:16 @ And on the fourteenth day of the first month the passover of the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:28:17 @ And on the fifteenth day of this month the feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten.

rwbs@Numbers:28:18 @ On the first day an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work:

rwbs@Numbers:28:19 @ But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire a burnt offering to the LORD; two young bulls, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first year: they shall be to you without blemish:

rwbs@Numbers:28:20 @ And their meat offering flour mixed with oil: three tenth parts shall ye offer for a bull, and two tenth parts for a ram;

rwbs@Numbers:28:21 @ A tenth part shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

rwbs@Numbers:28:23 @ Ye shall offer these besides the burnt offering in the morning, which for a continual burnt offering.

rwbs@Numbers:28:24 @ After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the food of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD: it shall be offered besides the continual burnt offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:28:25 @ And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

rwbs@Numbers:28:26 @ Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering to the LORD, after your weeks, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:

rwbs@Numbers:28:27 @ But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour to the LORD; two young bulls, one ram, seven lambs of the first year;

rwbs@Numbers:28:28 @ And their meat offering of flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts to one bull, two tenth parts to one ram,

rwbs@Numbers:28:29 @ A tenth part to one lamb, throughout the seven lambs;

rwbs@Numbers:28:30 @ one kid of the goats, to make an atonement for you.

rwbs@Numbers:28:31 @ Ye shall offer besides the continual burnt offering, and its meat offering, (they shall be to you without blemish) and their drink offerings.

rwbs@Numbers:29:1 @ And in the seventh month, on the first of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets to you.

rwbs@Numbers:29:2 @ And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour to the LORD; one young bull, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish:

rwbs@Numbers:29:3 @ And their meat offering flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts for a bull, two tenth parts for a ram,

rwbs@Numbers:29:4 @ And one tenth part for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

rwbs@Numbers:29:5 @ And one kid of the goats a sin offering, to make an atonement for you:

rwbs@Numbers:29:6 @ Besides the burnt offering of the month, and its meat offering, and the daily burnt offering, and its meat offering, and their drink offerings, according to their manner, for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire to the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:29:7 @ And ye shall have on the tenth of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work:

rwbs@Numbers:29:8 @ But ye shall offer a burnt offering to the LORD a sweet savour; one young bull, one ram, seven lambs of the first year; they shall be to you without blemish:

rwbs@Numbers:29:9 @ And their meat offering flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts to a bull, two tenth parts to one ram,

rwbs@Numbers:29:10 @ A tenth part for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

rwbs@Numbers:29:11 @ One kid of the goats a sin offering; besides the sin offering of atonement, and the continual burnt offering, and its meat offering, and their drink offerings.

rwbs@Numbers:29:12 @ And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work, and ye shall keep a feast to the LORD seven days:

rwbs@Numbers:29:13 @ And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD; thirteen young bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:

rwbs@Numbers:29:14 @ And their meat offering flour mixed with oil, three tenth parts to every bull of the thirteen bulls, two tenth parts to each ram of the two rams,

rwbs@Numbers:29:15 @ And a tenth part to each lamb of the fourteen lambs:

rwbs@Numbers:29:16 @ And one kid of the goats a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its meat offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:29:17 @ And on the second day twelve young bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:

rwbs@Numbers:29:18 @ And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the manner:

rwbs@Numbers:29:19 @ And one kid of the goats a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings.

rwbs@Numbers:29:20 @ And on the third day eleven bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish;

rwbs@Numbers:29:21 @ And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the manner:

rwbs@Numbers:29:22 @ And one goat a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, and its meat offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:29:23 @ And on the fourth day ten bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

rwbs@Numbers:29:24 @ Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the manner:

rwbs@Numbers:29:25 @ And one kid of the goats a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its meat offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:29:26 @ And on the fifth day nine bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:

rwbs@Numbers:29:27 @ And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the manner:

rwbs@Numbers:29:28 @ And one goat a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, and its meat offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:29:29 @ And on the sixth day eight bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

rwbs@Numbers:29:30 @ And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the manner:

rwbs@Numbers:29:31 @ And one goat a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its meat offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:29:32 @ And on the seventh day seven bulls, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without blemish:

rwbs@Numbers:29:33 @ And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bulls, for the rams, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the manner:

rwbs@Numbers:29:34 @ And one goat a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, its meat offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:29:35 @ On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no servile work:

rwbs@Numbers:29:36 @ But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour to the LORD: one bull, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish:

rwbs@Numbers:29:37 @ Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bull, for the ram, and for the lambs, according to their number, after the manner:

rwbs@Numbers:29:38 @ And one goat a sin offering; besides the continual burnt offering, and its meat offering, and its drink offering.

rwbs@Numbers:29:39 @ These ye shall do to the LORD in your set feasts, besides your vows, and your freewill offerings, for your burnt offerings, and for your meat offerings, and for your drink offerings, and for your peace offerings. (note:)do: or, offer(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:29:40 @ And Moses told the children of Israel according to all that the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:30:1 @ And Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel, saying, This the thing which the LORD hath commanded.

rwbs@Numbers:30:2 @ If a man shall vow a vow to the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. (note:)break: Hebrews. profane(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:30:3 @ If a woman also shall vow a vow to the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, in her father’s house in her youth;

rwbs@Numbers:30:4 @ And her father shall hear her vow, and her bond by which she hath bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond by which she hath bound her soul shall stand.

rwbs@Numbers:30:5 @ But if her father shall overrule her in the day that he heareth; not any of her vows, or of her bonds by which she hath bound her soul, shall stand: and the LORD shall forgive her, because her father overruled her.

rwbs@Numbers:30:7 @ And her husband heard and held his peace at her in the day that he heard: then her vows shall stand, and her bonds by which she bound her soul shall stand.

rwbs@Numbers:30:8 @ But if her husband overruled her on the day that he heard; then he shall make of no effect her vow which she vowed, and that which she uttered with her lips, by which she bound her soul: and the LORD shall forgive her.

rwbs@Numbers:30:9 @ But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, by which they have bound their souls, shall stand against her.

rwbs@Numbers:30:11 @ And her husband heard, and held his peace at her, overruled her not: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond by which she bound her soul shall stand.

rwbs@Numbers:30:12 @ But if her husband hath utterly made them void on the day he heard whatever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall not stand: her husband hath made them void; and the LORD shall forgive her.

rwbs@Numbers:30:13 @ Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her husband may establish it, or her husband may make it void.

rwbs@Numbers:30:14 @ But if her husband altogether holds his peace at her from day to day; then he establisheth all her vows, or all her bonds, which upon her: he confirmeth them, because he held his peace at her in the day that he heard.

rwbs@Numbers:30:15 @ But if he shall in any way make them void after that he hath heard; then he shall bear her iniquity.

rwbs@Numbers:30:16 @ These the statutes, which the LORD commanded Moses, between a man and his wife, between the father and his daughter, in her youth in her father’s house.

rwbs@Numbers:31:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:31:2 @ Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered to thy people.

rwbs@Numbers:31:3 @ And Moses spoke to the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves for the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD on Midian.

rwbs@Numbers:31:4 @ Of every tribe a thousand, throughout all the tribes of Israel, shall ye send to the war.

rwbs@Numbers:31:5 @ So there were delivered out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand of tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.

rwbs@Numbers:31:6 @ And Moses sent them to the war, a thousand of tribe, them and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, to the war, with the holy instruments, and the trumpets to blow in his hand.

rwbs@Numbers:31:7 @ And they warred against the Midianites, as the LORD commanded Moses; and they slew all the males.

rwbs@Numbers:31:8 @ And they slew the kings of Midian, besides the rest of them that were slain;, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, five kings of Midian: Balaam also the son of Beor they slew with the sword.

rwbs@Numbers:31:9 @ And the children of Israel took the women of Midian captives, and their little ones, and took the spoil of all their cattle, and all their flocks, and all their goods.

rwbs@Numbers:31:10 @ And they burnt all their cities in which they dwelt, and all their goodly castles, with fire.

rwbs@Numbers:31:11 @ And they took all the spoil, and all the prey, of men and of beasts.

rwbs@Numbers:31:12 @ And they brought the captives, and the prey, and the spoil, to Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and to the congregation of the children of Israel, to the camp at the plains of Moab, which by Jordan Jericho.

rwbs@Numbers:31:13 @ And Moses, and Eleazar the priest, and all the princes of the congregation, went forth to meet them outside the camp.

rwbs@Numbers:31:14 @ And Moses was angry with the officers of the host, the captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, who came from the battle.

rwbs@Numbers:31:15 @ And Moses said to them, Have ye saved all the women alive?

rwbs@Numbers:31:16 @ Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:31:17 @ Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.

rwbs@Numbers:31:18 @ But all the girls, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.

rwbs@Numbers:31:19 @ And do ye abide outside the camp seven days: whoever hath killed any person, and whoever hath touched any slain, purify yourselves and your captives on the third day, and on the seventh day.

rwbs@Numbers:31:21 @ And Eleazar the priest said to the men of war who went to the battle, This the ordinance of the law which the LORD commanded Moses;

rwbs@Numbers:31:22 @ Only the gold, and the silver, the brass, the iron, the tin, and the lead,

rwbs@Numbers:31:23 @ Every thing that may abide the fire, ye shall make go through the fire, and it shall be clean: nevertheless it shall be purified with the water of separation: and all that abideth not the fire ye shall make go through the water.

rwbs@Numbers:31:24 @ And ye shall wash your clothes on the seventh day, and ye shall be clean, and afterward ye shall come into the camp.

rwbs@Numbers:31:25 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:31:26 @ Take the sum of the prey that was taken, of man and of beast, thou, and Eleazar the priest, and the chief fathers of the congregation:

rwbs@Numbers:31:27 @ And divide the prey into two parts; between them that took the war upon them, who went out to battle, and between all the congregation:

rwbs@Numbers:31:28 @ And levy a tribute to the LORD of the men of war who went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, of the persons, and of the cattle, and of the donkeys, and of the sheep:

rwbs@Numbers:31:29 @ Take of their half, and give it to Eleazar the priest, an heave offering of the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:31:30 @ And of the children of Israel’s half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty, of the persons, of the cattle, of the donkeys, and of the flocks, of all manner of beasts, and give them to the Levites, who keep the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:31:31 @ And Moses and Eleazar the priest did as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:31:32 @ And the booty, the rest of the prey which the men of war had taken, was six hundred thousand and seventy thousand and five thousand sheep,

rwbs@Numbers:31:36 @ And the half, the portion of them that went out to war, was in number three hundred thousand and seven and thirty thousand and five hundred sheep:

rwbs@Numbers:31:37 @ And the LORD’S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and seventy and five.

rwbs@Numbers:31:38 @ And the cattle thirty and six thousand; of which the LORD’S tribute seventy and two.

rwbs@Numbers:31:39 @ And the donkeys thirty thousand and five hundred; of which the LORD’S tribute sixty and one.

rwbs@Numbers:31:40 @ And the persons sixteen thousand; of which the LORD’S tribute thirty and two persons.

rwbs@Numbers:31:41 @ And Moses gave the tribute, the LORD’S heave offering, to Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:31:42 @ And of the children of Israel’s half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,

rwbs@Numbers:31:43 @ (Now the half the congregation was three hundred thousand and thirty thousand seven thousand and five hundred sheep,

rwbs@Numbers:31:47 @ Even of the children of Israel’s half, Moses took one portion of fifty, of man and of beast, and gave them to the Levites, who kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Numbers:31:48 @ And the officers who over thousands of the host, the captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, came near to Moses:

rwbs@Numbers:31:49 @ And they said to Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war who under our charge, and there lacketh not one man of us.

rwbs@Numbers:31:50 @ We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath obtained, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:31:51 @ And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, all wrought jewels.

rwbs@Numbers:31:52 @ And all the gold of the offering that they offered to the LORD, of the captains of thousands, and of the captains of hundreds, was sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty shekels.

rwbs@Numbers:31:53 @ ( the men of war had taken spoil, every man for himself.)

rwbs@Numbers:31:54 @ And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and brought it into the tabernacle of the congregation, a memorial for the children of Israel before the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:32:1 @ Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place a place for cattle;

rwbs@Numbers:32:2 @ The children of Gad and the children of Reuben came and spoke to Moses, and to Eleazar the priest, and to the princes of the congregation, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:32:4 @ the country which the LORD smote before the congregation of Israel, a land for cattle, and thy servants have cattle:

rwbs@Numbers:32:5 @ Therefore, said they, if we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given to thy servants for a possession, bring us not over Jordan.

rwbs@Numbers:32:6 @ And Moses said to the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben, Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here?

rwbs@Numbers:32:7 @ And why discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?

rwbs@Numbers:32:8 @ Thus did your fathers, when I sent them from Kadeshbarnea to see the land.

rwbs@Numbers:32:9 @ For when they went up to the valley of Eshcol, and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, that they should not go into the land which the LORD had given them.

rwbs@Numbers:32:10 @ And the LORD’S anger was kindled the same time, and he swore, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:32:11 @ Surely none of the men that came up from Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me:

rwbs@Numbers:32:12 @ Except Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and Joshua the son of Nun: for they have wholly followed the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:32:13 @ And the LORD’S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed.

rwbs@Numbers:32:14 @ And, behold, ye have risen up in your fathers’ stead, an increase of sinful men, to augment yet the fierce anger of the LORD toward Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:32:15 @ For if ye turn away from after him, he will yet again leave them in the wilderness; and he shall destroy all this people.

rwbs@Numbers:32:16 @ And they came near to him, and said, We will build sheepfolds here for our cattle, and cities for our little ones:

rwbs@Numbers:32:17 @ But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them to their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fortified cities because of the inhabitants of the land.

rwbs@Numbers:32:18 @ We will not return to our houses, until the children of Israel have inherited every man his inheritance.

rwbs@Numbers:32:19 @ For we will not inherit with them on the other side of Jordan, or beyond; because our inheritance hath fallen to us on this side of Jordan eastward.

rwbs@Numbers:32:20 @ And Moses said to them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war,

rwbs@Numbers:32:21 @ And will go all of you armed over Jordan before the LORD, until he hath driven out his enemies from before him,

rwbs@Numbers:32:22 @ And the land shall be subdued before the LORD: then afterward ye shall return, and be guiltless before the LORD, and before Israel; and this land shall be your possession before the LORD.

rwbs@Numbers:32:23 @ But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.

rwbs@Numbers:32:25 @ And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke to Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.

rwbs@Numbers:32:26 @ Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:

rwbs@Numbers:32:27 @ But thy servants will pass over, every man armed for war, before the LORD to battle, as my lord saith.

rwbs@Numbers:32:28 @ So concerning them Moses commanded Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel:

rwbs@Numbers:32:29 @ And Moses said to them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed for battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:

rwbs@Numbers:32:30 @ But if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.

rwbs@Numbers:32:31 @ And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben answered, saying, As the LORD hath said to thy servants, so will we do.

rwbs@Numbers:32:32 @ We will pass over armed before the LORD into the land of Canaan, that the possession of our inheritance on this side Jordan ours.

rwbs@Numbers:32:33 @ And Moses gave to them, to the children of Gad, and to the children of Reuben, and to half the tribe of Manasseh the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land, with its cities within the borders, the cities of the surrounding country.

rwbs@Numbers:32:34 @ And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,

rwbs@Numbers:32:37 @ And the children of Reuben built Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Kirjathaim,

rwbs@Numbers:32:38 @ And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names to the cities which they built.

rwbs@Numbers:32:39 @ And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite who in it.

rwbs@Numbers:32:40 @ And Moses gave Gilead to Machir the son of Manasseh; and he dwelt in it.

rwbs@Numbers:32:41 @ And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took its small towns, and called them Havothjair.

rwbs@Numbers:33:1 @ These the journeys of the children of Israel, who went forth from the land of Egypt with their armies under the hand of Moses and Aaron.

rwbs@Numbers:33:2 @ And Moses wrote their goings out according to their journeys by the commandment of the LORD: and these their journeys according to their goings out.

rwbs@Numbers:33:3 @ And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the next day after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians.

rwbs@Numbers:33:4 @ For the Egyptians buried all firstborn, whom the LORD had smitten among them: upon their gods also the LORD executed judgments.

rwbs@Numbers:33:5 @ And the children of Israel departed from Rameses, and encamped in Succoth.

rwbs@Numbers:33:6 @ And they departed from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which in the edge of the wilderness.

rwbs@Numbers:33:7 @ And they departed from Etham, and turned again to Pihahiroth, which before Baalzephon: and they encamped before Migdol.

rwbs@Numbers:33:8 @ And they departed from before Pihahiroth, and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and went three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham, and encamped in Marah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:9 @ And they departed from Marah, and came to Elim: and in Elim twelve fountains of water, and seventy palm trees; and they encamped there.

rwbs@Numbers:33:10 @ And they departed from Elim, and encamped by the Red sea.

rwbs@Numbers:33:11 @ And they departed from the Red sea, and encamped in the wilderness of Sin.

rwbs@Numbers:33:12 @ And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and encamped in Dophkah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:13 @ And they departed from Dophkah, and encamped in Alush.

rwbs@Numbers:33:14 @ And they departed from Alush, and encamped at Rephidim, where was no water for the people to drink.

rwbs@Numbers:33:15 @ And they departed from Rephidim, and encamped in the wilderness of Sinai.

rwbs@Numbers:33:16 @ And they departed from the desert of Sinai, and encamped at Kibrothhattaavah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:17 @ And they departed from Kibrothhattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth.

rwbs@Numbers:33:18 @ And they departed from Hazeroth, and encamped in Rithmah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:19 @ And they departed from Rithmah, and encamped at Rimmonparez.

rwbs@Numbers:33:20 @ And they departed from Rimmonparez, and encamped in Libnah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:21 @ And they departed from Libnah, and encamped at Rissah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:22 @ And they journeyed from Rissah, and encamped in Kehelathah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:23 @ And they went from Kehelathah, and encamped in mount Shapher.

rwbs@Numbers:33:24 @ And they departed from mount Shapher, and encamped in Haradah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:25 @ And they departed from Haradah, and encamped in Makheloth.

rwbs@Numbers:33:26 @ And they departed from Makheloth, and encamped at Tahath.

rwbs@Numbers:33:27 @ And they departed from Tahath, and encamped at Tarah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:28 @ And they departed from Tarah, and encamped in Mithcah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:29 @ And they went from Mithcah, and encamped in Hashmonah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:30 @ And they departed from Hashmonah, and encamped at Moseroth.

rwbs@Numbers:33:31 @ And they departed from Moseroth, and encamped in Benejaakan.

rwbs@Numbers:33:32 @ And they departed from Benejaakan, and encamped at Horhagidgad.

rwbs@Numbers:33:33 @ And they went from Horhagidgad, and encamped in Jotbathah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:34 @ And they departed from Jotbathah, and encamped at Ebronah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:35 @ And they departed from Ebronah, and encamped at Eziongaber.

rwbs@Numbers:33:36 @ And they departed from Eziongaber, and encamped in the wilderness of Zin, which Kadesh.

rwbs@Numbers:33:37 @ And they departed from Kadesh, and encamped in mount Hor, in the edge of the land of Edom.

rwbs@Numbers:33:38 @ And Aaron the priest went up to mount Hor at the commandment of the LORD, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel departed from the land of Egypt, in the first of the fifth month.

rwbs@Numbers:33:40 @ And king Arad the Canaanite, who dwelt in the south in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:33:41 @ And they departed from mount Hor, and encamped in Zalmonah.

rwbs@Numbers:33:42 @ And they departed from Zalmonah, and encamped in Punon.

rwbs@Numbers:33:43 @ And they departed from Punon, and encamped in Oboth.

rwbs@Numbers:33:44 @ And they departed from Oboth, and encamped in Ijeabarim, in the border of Moab.

rwbs@Numbers:33:45 @ And they departed from Iim, and encamped in Dibongad.

rwbs@Numbers:33:46 @ And they departed from Dibongad, and encamped in Almondiblathaim.

rwbs@Numbers:33:47 @ And they departed from Almondiblathaim, and encamped on the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.

rwbs@Numbers:33:48 @ And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and encamped in the plains of Moab by Jordan Jericho.

rwbs@Numbers:33:49 @ And they encamped by Jordan, from Bethjesimoth to Abelshittim in the plains of Moab.

rwbs@Numbers:33:50 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan Jericho, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:33:51 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye have passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan;

rwbs@Numbers:33:52 @ Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their stone images, and destroy all their molten images, and destroy all their high places:

rwbs@Numbers:33:53 @ And ye shall dispossess of the land, and dwell in it: for I have given you the land to possess it.

rwbs@Numbers:33:54 @ And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man’s shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit.

rwbs@Numbers:33:55 @ But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those whom ye let remain of them pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall trouble you in the land in which ye dwell.

rwbs@Numbers:33:56 @ Moreover it shall come to pass, I shall do to you, as I thought to do to them.

rwbs@Numbers:34:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:34:2 @ Command the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this the land that shall fall to you for an inheritance, the land of Canaan with its borders:)

rwbs@Numbers:34:3 @ Then your south quarter shall be from the wilderness of Zin along by the border of Edom, and your south border shall be the outmost coast of the salt sea eastward:

rwbs@Numbers:34:4 @ And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim, and pass on to Zin: its border shall be from the south to Kadeshbarnea, and shall go on to Hazaraddar, and pass on to Azmon:

rwbs@Numbers:34:5 @ And the border shall form a circuit from Azmon to the river of Egypt, and the border of it shall be at the sea.

rwbs@Numbers:34:6 @ And the western border, ye shall even have the great sea for a border: this shall be your west border.

rwbs@Numbers:34:7 @ And this shall be your north border: from the great sea ye shall mark out for you mount Hor:

rwbs@Numbers:34:8 @ From mount Hor ye shall mark out to the entrance of Hamath; and the edge of the border shall be at Zedad:

rwbs@Numbers:34:9 @ And the border shall go on to Ziphron, and the border of it shall be at Hazarenan: this shall be your north border.

rwbs@Numbers:34:11 @ And the border shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach to the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward:

rwbs@Numbers:34:12 @ And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the border of it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with its border on all sides.

rwbs@Numbers:34:13 @ And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD commanded to give to the nine tribes, and to the half tribe:

rwbs@Numbers:34:14 @ For the tribe of the children of Reuben according to the house of their fathers, and the tribe of the children of Gad according to the house of their fathers, have received; and half the tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance:

rwbs@Numbers:34:15 @ The two tribes and the half tribe have received their inheritance on this side of Jordan Jericho eastward, toward the sunrising.

rwbs@Numbers:34:16 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:34:17 @ These the names of the men who shall divide the land to you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun.

rwbs@Numbers:34:18 @ And ye shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide the land by inheritance.

rwbs@Numbers:34:19 @ And the names of the men these: Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

rwbs@Numbers:34:20 @ And of the tribe of the children of Simeon, Shemuel the son of Ammihud.

rwbs@Numbers:34:21 @ Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon.

rwbs@Numbers:34:22 @ And the prince of the tribe of the children of Dan, Bukki the son of Jogli.

rwbs@Numbers:34:23 @ The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.

rwbs@Numbers:34:24 @ And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.

rwbs@Numbers:34:25 @ And the prince of the tribe of the children of Zebulun, Elizaphan the son of Parnach.

rwbs@Numbers:34:26 @ And the prince of the tribe of the children of Issachar, Paltiel the son of Azzan.

rwbs@Numbers:34:27 @ And the prince of the tribe of the children of Asher, Ahihud the son of Shelomi.

rwbs@Numbers:34:28 @ And the prince of the tribe of the children of Naphtali, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.

rwbs@Numbers:34:29 @ These whom the LORD commanded to divide the inheritance to the children of Israel in the land of Canaan.

rwbs@Numbers:35:1 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan Jericho, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:35:2 @ Command the children of Israel, that they give to the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give to the Levites common lands for the cities around them.

rwbs@Numbers:35:3 @ And they shall have the cities to dwell in; and the common lands of them shall be for their cattle, and for their goods, and for all their beasts.

rwbs@Numbers:35:4 @ And the common lands of the cities, which ye shall give to the Levites, from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits on all sides.

rwbs@Numbers:35:5 @ And ye shall measure from outside the city on the east side two thousand cubits, and on the south side two thousand cubits, and on the west side two thousand cubits, and on the north side two thousand cubits; and the city in the midst: this shall be to them the common lands of the cities.

rwbs@Numbers:35:6 @ And among the cities which ye shall give to the Levites six cities for refuge, which ye shall appoint for the manslayer, that he may flee there: and to them ye shall add forty and two cities. (note:)to them…: Hebrews. above them ye shall give(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:35:7 @ all the cities which ye shall give to the Levites forty and eight cities: them with their common lands.

rwbs@Numbers:35:8 @ And the cities which ye shall give of the possession of the children of Israel: from many ye shall give many; but from few ye shall give few: every one shall give of his cities to the Levites according to his inheritance which he inheriteth. (note:)he…: Hebrews. they inherit(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:35:9 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

rwbs@Numbers:35:10 @ Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When ye have passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan;

rwbs@Numbers:35:11 @ Then ye shall appoint for you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee there, who killeth any person unintentionally. (note:)at…: Hebrews. by error(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:35:12 @ And they shall be to you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer may not die, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.

rwbs@Numbers:35:13 @ And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge.

rwbs@Numbers:35:14 @ Ye shall give three cities on this side of Jordan, and three cities shall ye give in the land of Canaan, shall be cities of refuge.

rwbs@Numbers:35:15 @ These six cities shall be a refuge, for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unintentionally may flee there.

rwbs@Numbers:35:16 @ And if he shall smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he shall die, he a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.

rwbs@Numbers:35:17 @ And if he shall smite him by throwing a stone, by which he may die, and he shall die, he a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. (note:)with…: Hebrews. with a stone of the hand(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:35:18 @ Or he shall smite him with an hand weapon of wood, by which he may die, and he shall die, he a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.

rwbs@Numbers:35:19 @ The avenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.

rwbs@Numbers:35:21 @ Or in enmity shall smite him with his hand, that he die: he that smote shall surely be put to death; he a murderer: the avenger of blood shall slay the murderer, when he meeteth him.

rwbs@Numbers:35:23 @ Or with any stone, by which a man may die, seeing not, and shall cast upon him, that he die, and not his enemy, neither sought his harm:

rwbs@Numbers:35:24 @ Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the avenger of blood according to these judgments:

rwbs@Numbers:35:25 @ And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the avenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, where he had fled: and he shall abide in it to the death of the high priest, who was anointed with the holy oil.

rwbs@Numbers:35:26 @ But if the slayer shall at any time come outside the border of the city of his refuge, where he had fled;

rwbs@Numbers:35:27 @ And the avenger of blood find him outside the borders of the city of his refuge, and the avenger of blood shall kill the slayer; he shall not be guilty of blood: (note:)he…: Hebrews. no blood shall be to him(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:35:28 @ Because he should have remained in the city of his refuge until the death of the high priest: but after the death of the high priest the slayer shall return into the land of his possession.

rwbs@Numbers:35:29 @ So these shall be for a statute of judgment to you throughout your generations in all your dwellings.

rwbs@Numbers:35:30 @ Whoever killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to die.

rwbs@Numbers:35:31 @ Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, who guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death. (note:)guilty…: Hebrews. faulty to die(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:35:32 @ And ye shall take no satisfaction for him that hath fled to the city of his refuge, that he should come again to dwell in the land, until the death of the priest.

rwbs@Numbers:35:33 @ So ye shall not pollute the land in which ye: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed in it, but by the blood of him that shed it. (note:)the land cannot…: Hebrews. there can be no expiation for the land(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:35:34 @ Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit, in which I dwell: for I the LORD dwell among the children of Israel.

rwbs@Numbers:36:1 @ And the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spoke before Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel:

rwbs@Numbers:36:2 @ And they said, The LORD commanded my lord to give the land for an inheritance by lot to the children of Israel: and my lord was commanded by the LORD to give the inheritance of Zelophehad our brother to his daughters.

rwbs@Numbers:36:3 @ And if they shall be married to any of the sons of the tribes of the children of Israel, then shall their inheritance be taken from the inheritance of our fathers, and shall be put to the inheritance of the tribe into which they are received: so it shall be taken from the lot of our inheritance. (note:)whereunto…: Hebrews. unto whom they shall be(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:36:4 @ And when the jubilee of the children of Israel shall be, then shall their inheritance be put to the inheritance of the tribe into which they are received: so shall their inheritance be taken away from the inheritance of the tribe of our fathers. (note:)whereunto…: Hebrews. unto whom they shall be(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:36:5 @ And Moses commanded the children of Israel according to the word of the LORD, saying, The tribe of the sons of Joseph hath said well.

rwbs@Numbers:36:6 @ This the thing which the LORD doth command concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, Let them marry to whom they think best; only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry. (note:)marry: Hebrews. be wives(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:36:7 @ So shall not the inheritance of the children of Israel move from tribe to tribe: for every one of the children of Israel shall keep himself to the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. (note:)keep…: Hebrews. cleave to the, etc(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:36:8 @ And every daughter, that possesseth an inheritance in any tribe of the children of Israel, shall be wife to one of the family of the tribe of her father, that the children of Israel may enjoy every man the inheritance of his fathers.

rwbs@Numbers:36:9 @ Neither shall the inheritance move from tribe to another tribe; but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall keep himself to his own inheritance.

rwbs@Numbers:36:10 @ Even as the LORD commanded Moses, so did the daughters of Zelophehad:

rwbs@Numbers:36:11 @ For Mahlah, Tirzah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to their father’s brothers’ sons:

rwbs@Numbers:36:12 @ they were married into the families of the sons of Manasseh the son of Joseph, and their inheritance remained in the tribe of the family of their father. (note:)into…: Hebrews. to some that were of the families(:note)

rwbs@Numbers:36:13 @ These the commandments and the judgments, which the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan Jericho.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:1 @ These the words which Moses spoke to all Israel on the east side of Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain opposite Zuph, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab. (note:)the Red…: or, Zuph(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:2 @ ( eleven days’ from Horeb by the way of mount Seir to Kadeshbarnea.)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:3 @ And it came to pass in the fortieth year, in the eleventh month, on the first of the month, Moses spoke to the children of Israel, according to all that the LORD had given him in commandment to them;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:4 @ After he had slain Sihon the king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who dwelt at Astaroth in Edrei:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:5 @ On the east side of Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:6 @ The LORD our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:7 @ Turn, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and to all near to it, in the plain, on the hills, and in the vale, and in the south, and by the sea side, to the land of the Canaanites, and to Lebanon, to the great river, the river Euphrates. (note:)all…: Hebrews. all his neighbours(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:8 @ Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give to them and to their seed after them. (note:)set: Hebrews. given(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:10 @ The LORD your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye this day as the stars of heaven for multitude.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:11 @ (The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:13 @ Take for yourselves wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. (note:)Take: Hebrews. Give(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:14 @ And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken good to do.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:15 @ So I took the heads of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes. (note:)made: Hebrews. gave(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:16 @ And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear between your brethren, and judge righteously between man and his brother, and the stranger with him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:17 @ Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring to me, and I will hear it. (note:)respect…: Hebrews. acknowledge faces(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:18 @ And I commanded you at that time all the things which ye should do.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:19 @ And when we departed from Horeb, we went through all that great and terrible wilderness, which ye saw by the way of the mountain of the Amorites, as the LORD our God commanded us; and we came to Kadeshbarnea.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:20 @ And I said to you, Ye have come to the mountain of the Amorites, which the LORD our God doth give to us.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:21 @ Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up possess, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said to thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:22 @ And ye came near to me each one of you, and said, We will send men before us, and they shall search us out the land for us, and bring us word again by what way we must go up, and into what cities we shall come.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:23 @ And the saying pleased me well: and I took twelve men of you, one of a tribe:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:24 @ And they turned and went up to the mountain, and came to the valley of Eshcol, and searched it out.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:25 @ And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, and brought down to us, and brought us word again, and said, a good land which the LORD our God doth give us.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:26 @ However ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:27 @ And ye murmured in your tents, and said, Because the LORD hated us, he hath brought us forth from the land of Egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:28 @ Where can we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people greater and taller than we; the cities great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. (note:)discouraged: Hebrews. melted(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:29 @ Then I said to you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:30 @ The LORD your God who goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:31 @ And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how the LORD thy God bore thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:32 @ Yet in this thing ye did not believe the LORD your God,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:33 @ Who went in the way before you, to search out for you a place to pitch your tents, in fire by night, to show you by what way ye should go, and in a cloud by day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:34 @ And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was angry, and swore, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:35 @ Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see that good land, which I swore to give to your fathers,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:36 @ Except Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath walked upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the LORD. (note:)wholly…: Hebrews. fulfilled to go after(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:37 @ Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in there.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:38 @ Joshua the son of Nun, who standeth before thee, he shall go in there: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:39 @ Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in there, and to them will I give it, and they shall possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:40 @ But you, turn, and take your journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:41 @ Then ye answered and said to me, We have sinned against the LORD, we will go up and fight, according to all that the LORD our God commanded us. And when ye had girded on every man his weapons of war, ye were ready to go up to the hill.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:42 @ And the LORD said to me, Say to them, Go not up, neither fight; for I not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:43 @ So I spoke to you; and ye would not hear, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD, and went presumptuously up to the hill. (note:)went…: Hebrews. ye were presumptuous, and went up(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:44 @ And the Amorites, who dwelt on that mountain, came out against you, and chased you, as bees do, and destroyed you in Seir, to Hormah.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:45 @ And ye returned and wept before the LORD; but the LORD would not hearken to your voice, nor give ear to you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:1:46 @ So ye abode in Kadesh many days, according to the days that ye abode.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:1 @ Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spoke to me: and we went around mount Seir many days.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:2 @ And the LORD spoke to me, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:4 @ And command thou the people, saying, Ye to pass through the land of your brethren the children of Esau, who dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: therefore take ye good heed to yourselves:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:5 @ Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir to Esau a possession. (note:)no…: Hebrews. even to the treading of the sole of the foot(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:6 @ Ye shall buy food of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:7 @ For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:8 @ And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, who dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, and from Eziongaber, we turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:9 @ And the LORD said to me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land a possession; because I have given Ar to the children of Lot a possession. (note:)Distress…: or, Use no hostility against Moab(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:10 @ The Emims dwelt in it in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:11 @ Who also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:12 @ The Horims also dwelt in Seir in times past; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did to the land of his possession, which the LORD gave to them. (note:)succeeded: Hebrews. inherited(:note)stead: or, room

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:13 @ Now rise,, and pass over the brook Zered. And we went over the brook Zered. (note:)brook: or, valley(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:14 @ And the space in which we came from Kadeshbarnea, until we passed the brook Zered, thirty and eight years; until all the generation of the men of war were consumed from among the host, as the LORD swore to them. (note:)brook: or, valley(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:15 @ For indeed the hand of the LORD was against them, to destroy them from among the host, until they were consumed.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:16 @ So it came to pass, when all the men of war were consumed and dead from among the people,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:17 @ That the LORD spoke to me, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:18 @ Thou art to pass over through Ar, the border of Moab, this day:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:19 @ And thou comest near the children of Ammon, distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon possession; because I have given it to the children of Lot a possession.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:20 @ (That also was accounted a land of giants: giants dwelt there in times past; and the Ammonites call them Zamzummims; (note:)Zamzummims: also called, Zuzims(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:21 @ A people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; but the LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:22 @ As he did to the children of Esau, who dwelt in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead even to this day:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:23 @ And the Avims who dwelt in Hazerim, to Azzah, the Caphtorims, who came forth from Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:24 @ Arise ye, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thy hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess, and contend with him in battle. (note:)begin…: Hebrews. begin, possess(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:25 @ This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the nations under the whole heaven, who shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:26 @ And I sent messengers from the wilderness of Kedemoth to Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:27 @ Let me pass through thy land: I will go along by the highway, I will neither turn to the right hand nor to the left.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:29 @ (As the children of Esau who dwell in Seir, and the Moabites who dwell in Ar, did to me;) until I shall pass over Jordan into the land which the LORD our God giveth us.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:30 @ But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:31 @ And the LORD said to me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:32 @ Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:33 @ And the LORD our God delivered him before us; and we smote him, and his sons, and all his people.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:34 @ And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain: (note:)the men…: Hebrews. every city of men, and women, and little ones(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:35 @ Only the cattle we took for a prey to ourselves, and the spoil of the cities which we took.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:36 @ From Aroer, which by the brink of the river of Arnon, and the city that by the river, even to Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all to us:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:2:37 @ Only to the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, to any place of the river Jabbok, nor to the cities on the mountains, nor to whatever the LORD our God forbad us.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:1 @ Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:2 @ And the LORD said to me, Fear him not: for I will deliver him, and all his people, and his land, into thy hand; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst to Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:3 @ So the LORD our God delivered into our hands Og also, the king of Bashan, and all his people: and we smote him until none was left to him remaining.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:4 @ And we took all his cities at that time, there was not a city which we took not from them, sixty cities, all the region of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:5 @ All these cities fortified with high walls, gates, and bars; besides unwalled towns a great number.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:6 @ And we utterly destroyed them, as we did to Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children, of every city.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:7 @ But all the cattle, and the spoil of the cities, we took for a prey to ourselves.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:8 @ And we took at that time out of the hand of the two kings of the Amorites the land that on this side of Jordan, from the river of Arnon to mount Hermon;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:9 @ ( Hermon the Sidonians call Sirion; and the Amorites call it Shenir;)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:10 @ All the cities of the plain, and all Gilead, and all Bashan, to Salchah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:11 @ For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead a bedstead of iron; it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits the length of it, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:12 @ And this land, we possessed at that time, from Aroer, which by the river Arnon, and half mount Gilead, and its cities, I gave to the Reubenites and to the Gadites.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:13 @ And the rest of Gilead, and all Bashan, the kingdom of Og, I gave to the half tribe of Manasseh; all the region of Argob, with all Bashan, which was called the land of giants.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:14 @ Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argob to the borders of Geshuri and Maachathi; and called them after his own name, Bashanhavothjair, to this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:16 @ And to the Reubenites and to the Gadites I gave from Gilead even to the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even to the river Jabbok, the border of the children of Ammon;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:17 @ The plain also, and Jordan, and the border, from Chinnereth even to the sea of the plain, the salt sea, under Ashdothpisgah eastward. (note:)Ashdothpisgah: or, the springs of Pisgah, or, the hill(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:18 @ And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all fit for the war. (note:)meet…: Hebrews. sons of power(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:20 @ Until the LORD shall have given rest to your brethren, as well as to you, and they also possess the land which the LORD your God hath given them beyond Jordan: and shall ye return every man to his possession, which I have given you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:21 @ And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thy eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done to these two kings: so shall the LORD do to all the kingdoms where thou passest.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:22 @ Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:23 @ And I besought the LORD at that time, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:25 @ I pray thee, let me go over, and see the good land that beyond Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:26 @ But the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and would not hear me: and the LORD said to me, Let it suffice thee; speak no more to me of this matter.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:27 @ Go up to the top of Pisgah, and lift up thy eyes westward, and northward, and southward, and eastward, and behold with thy eyes: for thou shalt not go over this Jordan. (note:)Pisgah: or, the hill(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:28 @ But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:3:29 @ So we abode in the valley opposite Bethpeor.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:1 @ Now therefore hearken, O Israel, to the statutes and to the judgments, which I teach you, to do, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:2 @ Ye shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:3 @ Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:4 @ But ye who held fast to the LORD your God alive each one of you this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:5 @ Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land where ye go to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:6 @ Keep therefore and do; for this your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation a wise and understanding people.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:7 @ For what nation great, which God near to them, as the LORD our God in all we call upon him?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:9 @ Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou shouldest forget the things which thy eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them to thy sons, and thy sons’ sons;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:10 @ the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said to me, Gather the people to me, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and they may teach their children.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:11 @ And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire to the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. (note:)midst: Hebrews. heart(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:12 @ And the LORD spoke to you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only a voice. (note:)only…: Hebrews. save a voice(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:13 @ And he declared to you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two tables of stone.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:14 @ And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land where ye go over to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:15 @ Take ye therefore good heed to yourselves; for ye saw no manner of similitude on the day the LORD spoke to you in Horeb out of the midst of the fire:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:16 @ Lest ye corrupt, and make to you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:17 @ The likeness of any beast that on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flieth in the air,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:18 @ The likeness of any thing that creepeth on the ground, the likeness of any fish that in the waters beneath the earth:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:19 @ And lest thou shouldest lift up thy eyes to heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided to all nations under the whole heaven. (note:)divided: or, imparted(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:20 @ But the LORD hath taken you, and brought you out of the iron furnace, from Egypt, to be to him a people of inheritance, as this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:21 @ Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and swore that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not enter that good land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee an inheritance:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:23 @ Take heed to yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, the likeness of any, which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:24 @ For the LORD thy God a consuming fire, a jealous God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:25 @ When thou shalt beget children, and children’s children, and ye shall have remained long in the land, and shall corrupt, and make a graven image, the likeness of any, and shall do evil in the sight of the LORD thy God, to provoke him to anger:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:26 @ I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from the land where ye go over Jordan to possess it; ye shall not prolong days upon it, but shall be utterly destroyed.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:27 @ And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall be left few in number among the heathen, where the LORD shall lead you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:28 @ And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men’s hands, wood and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:29 @ But if from there thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find, if thou shalt seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:30 @ When thou art in tribulation, and all these things have come upon thee, in the latter days, if thou shalt turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient to his voice; (note:)are…: Hebrews. have found thee(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:31 @ (For the LORD thy God a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he swore to them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:32 @ For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and from the one side of heaven to the other, whether there hath been as this great thing, or hath been heard like it?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:33 @ Did people hear the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as thou hast heard, and live?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:34 @ Or hath God ever tried to go take for himself a nation from the midst of nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by an outstretched arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:35 @ To thee it was shown, that thou mightest know that the LORD he God; none besides him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:36 @ Out of heaven he made thee to hear his voice, that he might instruct thee: and upon earth he showed thee his great fire; and thou heardest his words from the midst of the fire.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:37 @ And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought thee out of Egypt; in his sight with his mighty power;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:38 @ To drive out nations from before thee greater and mightier than thou, to bring thee in, to give thee their land an inheritance, as this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:39 @ Know therefore this day, and consider in thy heart, that the LORD he God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: none else.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:40 @ Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may be well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:41 @ Then Moses set apart three cities on the side of Jordan toward the sunrising;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:42 @ That the slayer might flee there, who should kill his neighbour unintentionally, and when he had not hated him in times past; and that fleeing to one of these cities he might live:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:43 @, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan, of the Manassites.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:44 @ And this the law which Moses set before the children of Israel:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:45 @ These the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spoke to the children of Israel, after they came forth from Egypt,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:46 @ On the side of Jordan, in the valley opposite Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they had come forth from Egypt:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:47 @ And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorites, who on the side of Jordan toward the sunrising;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:48 @ From Aroer, which by the bank of the river Arnon, even to mount Sion, which Hermon,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:4:49 @ And all the plain on the side of Jordan eastward, even to the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:1 @ And Moses called all Israel, and said to them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. (note:)keep…: Hebrews. keep to do them(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:2 @ The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:3 @ The LORD made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, us, who all of us here alive this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:4 @ The LORD talked with you face to face on the mount from the midst of the fire,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:5 @ (I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to show you the word of the LORD: for ye were afraid by reason of the fire, and went not up upon the mount;) saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:6 @ I the LORD thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. (note:)bondage: Hebrews. servants(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:7 @ Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:8 @ Thou shalt not make for thee graven image, any likeness that in heaven above, or that on the earth beneath, or that in the waters beneath the earth:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:9 @ Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth of them that hate me,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:10 @ And showing mercy to thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:11 @ Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:12 @ Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:14 @ But the seventh day the sabbath of the LORD thy God: thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy male servant, nor thy female servant, nor thy ox, nor thy donkey, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that within thy gates; that thy male servant and thy female servant may rest as well as thou.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:15 @ And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God brought thee out from there with a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:16 @ Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may be well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:18 @ Neither shalt thou commit adultery.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:19 @ Neither shalt thou steal.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:20 @ Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:21 @ Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour’s wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour’s house, his field, or his male servant, or his female servant, his ox, or his donkey, or any that thy neighbour’s.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:22 @ These words the LORD spoke to all your assembly on the mount from the midst of the fire, of the cloud, and of the thick darkness, with a great voice: and he added no more. And he wrote them in two tables of stone, and delivered them to me.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:23 @ And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice from the midst of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near to me, all the heads of your tribes, and your elders;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:24 @ And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shown us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice from the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:25 @ Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die. (note:)hear: Hebrews. add to hear(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:26 @ For who all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we, and lived?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:27 @ Go thou near, and hear all that the LORD our God shall say: and speak thou to us all that the LORD our God shall speak to thee; and we will hear, and do.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:28 @ And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spoke to me; and the LORD said to me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoke to thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:29 @ O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:30 @ Go say to them, Return to your tents again.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:31 @ But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak to thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do in the land which I give them to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:32 @ Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:5:33 @ Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and well with you, and ye may prolong days in the land which ye shall possess.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:1 @ Now these the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye may do in the land where ye go to possess it: (note:)go: Hebrews. pass over(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:2 @ That thou mayest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:3 @ Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:4 @ Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God one LORD:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:5 @ And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:6 @ And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:7 @ And thou shalt teach them diligently to thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. (note:)teach: Hebrews. whet, or, sharpen(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:8 @ And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thy hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thy eyes.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:9 @ And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:10 @ And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he swore to thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou didst not build,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:12 @ beware lest thou shouldest forget the LORD, who brought thee forth from the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. (note:)bondage: Hebrews. bondmen or, servants(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:13 @ Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:14 @ Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which around you;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:15 @ (For the LORD thy God a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the LORD thy God should be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:16 @ Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted in Massah.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:17 @ Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:18 @ And thou shalt do right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD swore to thy fathers,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:19 @ To cast out all thy enemies from before thee, as the LORD hath spoken.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:20 @ when thy son shall ask thee in time to come, saying, What the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God hath commanded you? (note:)in…: Hebrews. to morrow(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:21 @ Then thou shalt say to thy son, We were Pharaoh’s slaves in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:22 @ And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and terrible, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes: (note:)sore: Hebrews. evil(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:23 @ And he brought us out from there, that he might bring us in, to give us the land which he swore to our fathers.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:24 @ And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as at this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:6:25 @ And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:1 @ When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land where thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:2 @ And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor show mercy to them:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:3 @ Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give to his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take to thy son.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:4 @ For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:5 @ But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. (note:)their images: Hebrews. their statues, or, pillars(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:6 @ For thou an holy people to the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people to himself, above all people that upon the face of the earth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:7 @ The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye the fewest of all people:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:8 @ But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn to your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:9 @ Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:10 @ And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:11 @ Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:12 @ Therefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep to thee the covenant and the mercy which he swore to thy fathers: (note:)if: Hebrews. because(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:13 @ And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy grain, and thy wine, and thy oil, the increase of thy cattle, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he swore to thy fathers to give thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:14 @ Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:15 @ And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all that hate thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:16 @ And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver to thee; thy eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that a snare to thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:17 @ If thou shalt say in thy heart, These nations more than I; how can I dispossess them?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:18 @ Thou shalt not be afraid of them: shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did to Pharaoh, and to all Egypt;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:19 @ The great temptations which thy eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, by which the LORD thy God brought thee out: so shall the LORD thy God do to all the people of whom thou art afraid.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:20 @ Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, shall be destroyed.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:21 @ Thou shalt not be terrified of them: for the LORD thy God among you, a mighty God and terrible.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:22 @ And the LORD thy God will drive out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee. (note:)put…: Hebrews. pluck off(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:23 @ But the LORD thy God shall deliver them to thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they are destroyed. (note:)unto…: Hebrews. before thy face(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:24 @ And he shall deliver their kings into thy hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou shalt have destroyed them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:25 @ The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold on them, nor take to thee, lest thou shouldest be snared in it: for it an abomination to the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:7:26 @ Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into thy house, lest thou shouldest be a cursed thing like it: thou shalt utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it a cursed thing.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:1 @ All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD swore to your fathers.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:2 @ And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God hath led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, to test thee, to know what in thy heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or not.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:3 @ And he humbled thee, and allowed thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:4 @ Thy raiment hath not become old upon thee, neither hath thy foot swelled, these forty years.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:5 @ Thou shalt also consider in thy heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:6 @ Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:7 @ For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:10 @ When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:11 @ Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:14 @ Then thy heart shall be lifted up, and thou shalt forget the LORD thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:15 @ Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:16 @ Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might test thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:17 @ And thou shalt say in thy heart, My power and the might of hand hath gotten me this wealth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:18 @ But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to thy fathers, as this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:19 @ And it shall be, if thou shalt at all forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:8:20 @ As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient to the voice of the LORD your God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:2 @ A people great and tall, the children of the Anakims, whom thou knowest, and thou hast heard, Who can stand before the children of Anak!

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:3 @ Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God he who goeth over before thee; a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said to thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:4 @ Speak not thou in thy heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:5 @ Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thy heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the LORD swore to thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:6 @ Understand therefore, that the LORD thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou a stiffnecked people.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:7 @ Remember, forget not, how thou didst provoke the LORD thy God to wrath in the wilderness: from the day that thou didst depart from the land of Egypt, until ye came to this place, ye have been rebellious against the LORD.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:8 @ Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:9 @ When I went up to the mount to receive the tables of stone, the tables of the covenant which the LORD made with you, then I abode in the mount forty days and forty nights, I neither ate bread nor drank water:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:10 @ And the LORD delivered to me two tables of stone written with the finger of God; and on them according to all the words, which the LORD spoke with you in the mount from the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:11 @ And it came to pass at the end of forty days and forty nights, the LORD gave me the two tables of stone, the tables of the covenant.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:12 @ And the LORD said to me, Arise, go down quickly from here; for thy people which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt have corrupted; they are quickly turned aside from the way which I commanded them; they have made them a molten image.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:13 @ Furthermore the LORD spoke to me, saying, I have seen this people, and, behold, it a stiffnecked people:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:14 @ Let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven: and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:15 @ So I turned and came down from the mount, and the mount burned with fire: and the two tables of the covenant in my two hands.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:16 @ And I looked, and, behold, ye had sinned against the LORD your God, had made you a molten calf: ye had turned aside quickly from the way which the LORD had commanded you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:17 @ And I took the two tables, and cast them out of my two hands, and broke them before your eyes.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:18 @ And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I neither ate bread, nor drank water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:19 @ For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, with which the LORD was angry with you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened to me at that time also.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:20 @ And the LORD was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: and I prayed for Aaron also at the same time.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:21 @ And I took your sin, the calf which ye had made, and burnt it with fire, and stamped it, ground very small, until it was as small as dust: and I cast the dust of it into the brook that descended from the mount.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:22 @ And at Taberah, and at Massah, and Kibrothhattaavah, ye provoked the LORD to wrath.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:23 @ Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:24 @ Ye have been rebellious against the LORD from the day that I knew you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:25 @ Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, as I fell down; because the LORD had said he would destroy you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:26 @ I prayed therefore to the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thy inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:27 @ Remember thy servants, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; look not to the stubbornness of this people, nor to their wickedness, nor to their sin:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:28 @ Lest the land from which thou hast brought us should say, Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land which he promised them, and because he hated them, he hath brought them out to slay them in the wilderness.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:9:29 @ Yet they thy people and thy inheritance, which thou hast brought out by thy mighty power and by thy outstretched arm.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:1 @ At that time the LORD said to me, Hew thee two tables of stone like the first, and come up to me upon the mount, and make thee an ark of wood.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:2 @ And I will write on the tables the words that were in the first tables which thou didst break, and thou shalt put them in the ark.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:3 @ And I made an ark shittim wood, and hewed two tables of stone like the first, and went up to the mount, having the two tables in my hand.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:4 @ And he wrote on the tables, according to the first writing, the ten commandments, which the LORD spoke to you in the mount from the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly: and the LORD gave them to me. (note:)commandments: Hebrews. words(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:5 @ And I turned myself and came down from the mount, and put the tables in the ark which I had made; and there they are, as the LORD commanded me.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:6 @ And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest’s office in his stead.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:7 @ From there they journeyed to Gudgodah; and from Gudgodah to Jotbath, a land of rivers of waters.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:8 @ At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister to him, and to bless in his name, to this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:9 @ Therefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:10 @ And I stayed in the mount, according to the first time, forty days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened to me at that time also, the LORD would not destroy thee. (note:)first…: or, former days(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:11 @ And the LORD said to me, Arise, take journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I swore to their fathers to give to them. (note:)take…: Hebrews. go in journey(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:12 @ And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:13 @ To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:14 @ Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens belongeth to the LORD thy God, the earth, with all that is in it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:15 @ Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, you above all people, as this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:16 @ Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:17 @ For the LORD your God God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, who regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:18 @ He executeth the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:19 @ Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:20 @ Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:21 @ He thy praise, and he thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thy eyes have seen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:10:22 @ Thy fathers went down into Egypt with seventy persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:1 @ Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments, always.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:2 @ And know ye this day: for not with your children who have not known, and who have not seen the chastisement of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand, and his outstretched arm,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:3 @ And his miracles, and his acts, which he did in the midst of Egypt to Pharaoh the king of Egypt, and to all his land;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:4 @ And what he did to the army of Egypt, to their horses, and to their chariots; how he made the water of the Red sea to overflow them as they pursued after you, and the LORD hath destroyed them to this day;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:5 @ And what he did to you in the wilderness, until ye came to this place;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:6 @ And what he did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that in their possession, in the midst of all Israel: (note:)substance…: or, living substance which followed them(:note)was…: Hebrews. was at their feet

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:7 @ But your eyes have seen all the great acts of the LORD which he did.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:8 @ Therefore shall ye keep all the commandments which I command you this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, where ye go to possess it;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:9 @ And that ye may prolong days in the land, which the LORD swore to your fathers to give to them and to their seed, a land that floweth with milk and honey.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:10 @ For the land, where thou goest in to possess it, not as the land of Egypt, from which ye came out, where thou didst sow thy seed, and water with thy foot, as a garden of herbs:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:11 @ But the land, where ye go to possess it, a land of hills and valleys, drinketh water of the rain of heaven:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:12 @ A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God always upon it, from the beginning of the year even to the end of the year. (note:)careth…: Hebrews. seeketh(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:13 @ And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently to my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:14 @ That I will give the rain of your land in its due season, the former rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy grain, and thy wine, and thy oil.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:16 @ Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:17 @ And the LORD’S wrath shall be kindled against you, and he shall shut up the heaven, that there shall be no rain, and the land shall not yield its fruit; and ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:18 @ Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:19 @ And ye shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:20 @ And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thy house, and upon thy gates:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:21 @ That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers to give to them, as the days of heaven upon the earth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:22 @ For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave to him;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:23 @ Then will the LORD drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than yourselves.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:24 @ Every place on which the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even to the uttermost sea shall your border be.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:25 @ There shall no man be able to stand before you: the LORD your God shall lay the fear of you and the dread of you upon all the land that ye shall tread upon, as he hath said to you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:27 @ A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:28 @ And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside from the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:29 @ And it shall come to pass, when the LORD thy God hath brought thee in to the land where thou goest to possess it, that thou shalt put the blessing upon mount Gerizim, and the curse upon mount Ebal.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:30 @ they not on the other side of Jordan, by the way where the sun goeth down, in the land of the Canaanites, who dwell in the plain opposite Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:31 @ For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell in it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:11:32 @ And ye shall observe to do all the statutes and judgments which I set before you this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:1 @ These the statutes and judgments, which ye shall observe to do in the land, which the LORD God of thy fathers giveth thee to possess it, all the days that ye live upon the earth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:2 @ Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, in which the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree: (note:)possess: or, inherit(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:3 @ And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. (note:)overthrow: Hebrews. break down(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:4 @ Ye shall not do so to the LORD your God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:5 @ But the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, his habitation shall ye seek, and there thou shalt come:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:6 @ And there ye shall bring your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, and your tithes, and heave offerings of your hand, and your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstlings of your herds and of your flocks:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:7 @ And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand to, ye and your households, in which the LORD thy God hath blessed thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:9 @ For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:10 @ But ye go over Jordan, and dwell in the land which the LORD your God giveth you to inherit, and he giveth you rest from all your enemies on every side, so that ye dwell in safety;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:11 @ Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; there shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow to the LORD: (note:)your choice…: Hebrews. the choice of your vows(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:12 @ And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your male and female servants, and the Levite that within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:14 @ But in the place which the LORD shall choose in one of thy tribes, there thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, and there thou shalt do all that I command thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:15 @ However thou mayest kill and eat flesh in all thy gates, whatever thy soul desireth, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee: the unclean and the clean may eat of it, as of the roebuck, and as of the hart.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:16 @ Only ye shall not eat the blood; ye shall pour it upon the earth as water.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:17 @ Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy grain, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thy hand:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:18 @ But thou must eat them before the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy male servant, and thy female servant, and the Levite that within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God in all that thou puttest thine hands to.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:19 @ Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth. (note:)as long…: Hebrews. all thy days(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:20 @ When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatever thy soul desireth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:21 @ If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his name there shall be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatever thy soul desireth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:22 @ Even as the roebuck and the hart is eaten, so thou shalt eat them: the unclean and the clean shall eat them alike.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:23 @ Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh. (note:)be…: Hebrews. be strong(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:24 @ Thou shalt not eat it; thou shalt pour it upon the earth as water.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:25 @ Thou shalt not eat it; that it may be well with thee, and with thy children after thee, when thou shalt do right in the sight of the LORD.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:26 @ Only thy holy things which thou hast, and thy vows, thou shalt take, and go to the place which the LORD shall choose:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:27 @ And thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the LORD thy God: and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of the LORD thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:28 @ Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may be well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:29 @ When the LORD thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, where thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land; (note:)succeedest…: Hebrews. inheritest, or, possessest them(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:30 @ Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they are destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. (note:)by…: Hebrews. after them(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:12:31 @ Thou shalt not do so to the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done to their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. (note:)to the: Hebrews. of the(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:1 @ If there shall arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and give thee a sign or a wonder,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:2 @ And the sign or the wonder shall come to pass, of which he spoke to thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:3 @ Thou shalt not hearken to the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God testeth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:4 @ Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave to him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:5 @ And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou remove the evil from the midst of thee. (note:)to turn…: Hebrews. revolt against the LORD(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:6 @ If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, who as thy own soul, shall entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:7 @, of the gods of the people who around you, near to thee, or far off from thee, from end of the earth even to the end of the earth;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:8 @ Thou shalt not consent to him, nor hearken to him; neither shall thy eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:9 @ But thou shalt surely kill him; thy hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:10 @ And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he shall die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. (note:)bondage: Hebrews. bondmen(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:12 @ If thou shalt hear in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:13 @ men, corrupt men, have gone out from among you, and have seduced the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known; (note:)the children…: or, naughty men(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:14 @ Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, truth, the thing certain, such abomination is wrought among you;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:15 @ Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that in it, and its cattle, with the edge of the sword.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:16 @ And thou shalt gather all the spoil of it into the midst of its street, and shalt burn with fire the city, and all the spoil, every bit of it, for the LORD thy God: and it shall be an heap for ever; it shalt not be built again.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:17 @ And there shall cleave nothing of the cursed thing to thy hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and show thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn to thy fathers; (note:)cursed: or, devoted(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:13:18 @ When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:1 @ Ye the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:2 @ For thou an holy people to the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a special people to himself, above all the nations that upon the earth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:4 @ These the beasts which ye shall eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:5 @ The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois. (note:)pygarg: or bison: Hebrews. dishon(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:6 @ And every beast that parteth the hoof, and cleaveth the cleft into two claws, cheweth the cud among the beasts, that ye shall eat.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:7 @ Nevertheless these ye shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the cloven hoof; the camel, and the hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof; they unclean to you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:8 @ And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, unclean to you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcase.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:9 @ These ye shall eat of all that in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:12 @ But these of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:13 @ And the glede, and the kite, and the vulture after his kind,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:15 @ And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:16 @ The little owl, and the great owl, and the swan,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:17 @ And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:18 @ And the stork, and the heron after her kind, and the lapwing, and the bat.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:19 @ And every creeping thing that flieth unclean to you: they shall not be eaten.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:21 @ Ye shall not eat any thing that dieth of itself: thou shalt give it to the stranger that in thy gates, that he may eat it; or thou mayest sell it to an alien: for thou an holy people to the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not boil a kid in his mother’s milk.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:22 @ Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:23 @ And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy grain, of thy wine, and of thy oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:24 @ And if the way is too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; if the place is too far from thee, which the LORD thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the LORD thy God hath blessed thee:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:25 @ Then shalt thou turn into money, and bind up the money in thy hand, and shalt go to the place which the LORD thy God shall choose:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:26 @ And thou shalt bestow that money for whatever thy soul desireth, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thy household, (note:)desireth: Hebrews. asketh of thee(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:27 @ And the Levite that within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:28 @ At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thy increase the same year, and shalt lay up within thy gates:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:14:29 @ And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, who within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thy hand which thou doest.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:1 @ At the end of seven years thou shalt make a release.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:2 @ And this the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth to his neighbour shall release; he shall not exact of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the LORD’S release. (note:)creditor: Hebrews. master of the lending of his hand(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:3 @ Of a foreigner thou mayest exact: but which is thine with thy brother thy hand shall release;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:4 @ Except when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee an inheritance to possess it: (note:)Save…: or, To the end that there be no poor among you(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:5 @ Only if thou shalt carefully hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:6 @ For the LORD thy God shall bless thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend to many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:7 @ If there shall be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD the God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:9 @ Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thy eye shall be evil against thy poor brother, and thou shalt give him nothing; and he shall cry to the LORD against thee, and it shall be sin to thee. (note:)thought: Hebrews. word(:note)wicked: Heb. Belial

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:10 @ Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved when thou givest to him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thy hand to.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:11 @ For the poor shall never cease from the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thy hand wide to thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:12 @ if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, shall be sold to thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:13 @ And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him depart empty:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:14 @ Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: which the LORD thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give to him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:15 @ And thou shalt remember that thou wast a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:16 @ And it shall be, if he shall say to thee, I will not leave thee; because he loveth thee and thy house, because he is well with thee;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:17 @ Then thou shalt take an awl, and thrust through his ear into the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also to thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:18 @ It shall not seem hard to thee, when thou sendest him away free from thee; for he hath been of double the worth of a hired servant, in serving thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:19 @ All the firstling males that come of thy herd and of thy flock thou shalt sanctify to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work with the firstling of thy herd, nor shear the firstling of thy flock.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:20 @ Thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, thou and thy household.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:21 @ And if there is blemish in it, lame, or blind, any ill blemish, thou shalt not sacrifice it to the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:22 @ Thou shalt eat it within thy gates: the unclean and the clean alike, as the roebuck, and as the hart.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:15:23 @ Only thou shalt not eat its blood; thou shalt pour it upon the ground as water.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:1 @ Observe the month Abib, and keep the passover to the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abib the LORD thy God brought thee forth from Egypt by night.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:2 @ Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover to the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:3 @ Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread with it, the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth from the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth from the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:4 @ And there shall be no leavened bread seen with thee in all thy land seven days; neither shall there of the flesh, which thou didst sacrifice the first day at evening, remain all night until the morning.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:5 @ Thou mayest not sacrifice the passover within any of thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee: (note:)sacrifice: or, kill(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:6 @ But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover at evening, at the setting of the sun, at the time of thy departure from Egypt.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:7 @ And thou shalt roast and eat in the place which the LORD thy God shall choose: and thou shalt return in the morning, and go to thy tents.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:8 @ Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work. (note:)solemn…: Hebrews. restraint(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:9 @ Seven weeks shalt thou number to thee: begin to number the seven weeks from thou beginnest the sickle to the grain.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:10 @ And thou shalt keep the feast of weeks to the LORD thy God with a tribute of a freewill offering of thy hand, which thou shalt give, according as the LORD thy God hath blessed thee: (note:)a tribute: or, sufficiency(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:11 @ And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy male, and female servant, and the Levite that within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:12 @ And thou shalt remember that thou wast a slave in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:13 @ Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that thou hast gathered in thy grain and thy wine: (note:)corn…: Hebrews. floor, and thy winepress(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:14 @ And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy male servant, and thy female servant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that within thy gates.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:15 @ Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast to the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy increase, and in all the works of thy hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:16 @ Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:17 @ Every man as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. (note:)as…: Hebrews. according to the gift of his hand(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:18 @ Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:19 @ Thou shalt not pervert judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a bribe: for a bribe doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. (note:)words: or, matters(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:20 @ That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. (note:)That which…: Hebrews. Justice, justice(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:21 @ Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near to the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make for thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:16:22 @ Neither shalt thou set thee up image; which the LORD thy God hateth. (note:)image: or, statue, or, pillar(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:1 @ Thou shalt not sacrifice to the LORD thy God bull, or sheep, in which is blemish, any defect: for that an abomination to the LORD thy God. (note:)sheep: or, goat(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:2 @ If there shall be found among you, within any of thy gates which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing his covenant,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:3 @ And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:4 @ And it shall be told thee, and thou hast heard, and enquired diligently, and, behold, true, the thing certain, such abomination is wrought in Israel:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:5 @ Then shalt thou bring forth to thy gates that man or that woman, who have committed that wicked thing, that man or that woman, and shalt stone them with stones, till they die.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:6 @ At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:7 @ The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou shalt remove the evil from among you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:8 @ If there shall arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, matters of controversy within thy gates: then shalt thou arise, and go up to the place which the LORD thy God shall choose;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:9 @ And thou shalt come to the priests the Levites, and to the judge that shall be in those days, and enquire; and they shall show thee the sentence of judgment:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:10 @ And thou shalt do according to the sentence, which they of that place which the LORD shall choose shall show thee; and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they inform thee:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:11 @ According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence which they shall show thee, the right hand, nor the left.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:12 @ And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken to the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or to the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt remove the evil from Israel. (note:)and will…: Hebrews. not to hearken(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:13 @ And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:14 @ When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell in it, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that about me;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:15 @ Thou shalt surely set king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, who not thy brother.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:16 @ But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said to you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:17 @ Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart may turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:18 @ And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of before the priests the Levites:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:19 @ And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:17:20 @ That his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, and that he may not turn aside from the commandment, the right hand, or the left: to the end that he may prolong days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:1 @ The priests the Levites, all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:2 @ Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: the LORD their inheritance, as he hath said to them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:3 @ And this shall be the priest’s due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether ox or sheep; and they shall give to the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the stomach.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:4 @ The firstfruit of thy grain, of thy wine, and of thy oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:5 @ For the LORD thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons for ever.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:6 @ And if a Levite shall come from any of thy gates out of all Israel, where he sojourned, and come with all the desire of his mind to the place which the LORD shall choose;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:7 @ Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites, who stand there before the LORD.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:8 @ They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of their fathers’. (note:)that…: Hebrews. his sale by the fathers(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:9 @ When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:10 @ There shall not be found among you that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, that useth divination, an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:11 @ Or a charmer, or a consulter with mediums, or a wizard, or one who calls up the dead.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:12 @ For all that do these things an abomination to the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:13 @ Thou shalt be perfect with the LORD thy God. (note:)perfect: or, upright, or, sincere(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:14 @ For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened to observers of times, and to diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not permitted thee so. (note:)possess: or, inherit(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:15 @ The LORD thy God will raise up to thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like me; to him ye shall hearken;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:16 @ According to all that thou didst desire of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I may not die.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:17 @ And the LORD said to me, They have well which they have spoken.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:18 @ I will raise up to them a Prophet from among their brethren, like thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak to them all that I shall command him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:20 @ But the prophet, who shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:21 @ And if thou shalt say in thy heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:18:22 @ When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing doth not follow, nor come to pass, that the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:1 @ When the LORD thy God hath cut off the nations, whose land the LORD thy God giveth thee, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their cities, and in their houses; (note:)succeedest: Hebrews. inheritest, or, possessest(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:2 @ Thou shalt set apart three cities for thee in the midst of thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:3 @ Thou shalt prepare thee a way, and divide the bounds of thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee there.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:4 @ And this the case of the slayer, who shall flee there, that he may live: Whoever killeth his neighbour unintentionally, whom he hated not in time past; (note:)in…: Hebrews. from yesterday the third day(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:5 @ As when a man goeth into the forest with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand maketh a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and falleth upon his neighbour, that he dieth; he shall flee to one of these cities, and live: (note:)head: Hebrews. iron(:note)helve: Heb. woodlighteth…: Heb. findeth

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:6 @ Lest the avenger of blood shall pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; though he not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. (note:)slay…: Hebrews. smite him in life(:note)in…: Heb. from yesterday the third day

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:7 @ Therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt set apart three cities for thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:8 @ And if the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy land, as he hath sworn to thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give to thy fathers;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:9 @ If thou shalt keep all these commandments to do them, which I command thee this day, to love the LORD thy God, and to walk ever in his ways; then shalt thou add three cities more for thee, besides these three:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:10 @ That innocent blood may not be shed in thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee an inheritance, and blood be upon thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:11 @ But if any man shall hate his neighbour, and lie in wait for him, and rise up against him, and smite him mortally that he dieth, and he shall flee into one of these cities: (note:)mortally: Hebrews. in life(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:12 @ Then the elders of his city shall send and bring him from there, and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that he may die.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:13 @ Thy eye shall not pity him, but thou shall remove innocent blood from Israel, that it may be well with thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:14 @ Thou shalt not remove thy neighbour’s landmark, which they of old time have set in thy inheritance, which thou shalt inherit in the land that the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:15 @ One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:17 @ Then both the men, between whom the controversy, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, who shall be in those days;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:18 @ And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, the witness a false witness, hath testified falsely against his brother;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:19:19 @ Then shall ye do to him, as he had thought to do to his brother: so shalt thou remove the evil from among you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:1 @ When thou goest out to battle against thy enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God with thee, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:2 @ And it shall be, when ye are come near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:3 @ And shall say to them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day to battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; (note:)faint: Hebrews. be tender(:note)tremble: Heb. make haste

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:4 @ For the LORD your God he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:5 @ And the officers shall speak to the people, saying, What man that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he should die in the battle, and another man should dedicate it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:6 @ And what man that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not eaten of it? let him go and return to his house, lest he should die in the battle, and another man should eat of it. (note:)eaten…: Hebrews. made it common(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:7 @ And what man that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return to his house, lest he should die in battle, and another man should take her.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:8 @ And the officers shall speak further to the people, and they shall say, What man fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return to his house, lest his brethren’s heart should faint as well as his heart. (note:)faint: Hebrews. melt(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:9 @ And it shall be, when the officers have finished speaking to the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people. (note:)to lead…: Hebrews. to be in the head of the people(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:10 @ When thou comest near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:11 @ And it shall be, if it shall make thee answer of peace, and open to thee, then it shall be, all the people found in it shall be forced labourers to thee, and they shall serve thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:12 @ And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:13 @ And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thy hands, thou shalt smite every male of it with the edge of the sword:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:14 @ But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, all the spoil of it, shalt thou take to thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thy enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee. (note:)take: Hebrews. spoil(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:15 @ Thus shalt thou do to all the cities very distant from thee, which not of the cities of these nations.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:16 @ But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:17 @ But thou shalt utterly destroy them;, the Hittites, and the Amorites, the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:18 @ That they may not teach you to do after all their abominations, which they have done to their gods; so should ye sin against the LORD your God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:19 @ When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees of it by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field man’s ) to employ in the siege: (note:)for the…: or, for, O man, the tree of the field is to be employed in the siege(:note)to employ…: Hebrews. to go from before thee

rwbs@Deuteronomy:20:20 @ Only the trees which thou knowest that they not trees for food, thou shalt destroy and cut them down; and thou shalt build bulwarks against the city that maketh war with thee, until it shall be subdued. (note:)it…: Hebrews. it come down(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:1 @ If shall be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, it be not known who hath slain him:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:2 @ Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure to the cities which around him that is slain:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:3 @ And it shall be, the city next to the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been worked, which hath not pulled the yoke;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:4 @ And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer to a rough valley, which is neither tilled nor sown, and shall strike off the heifer’s neck there in the valley:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:5 @ And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister to him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be: (note:)word: Hebrews. mouth(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:6 @ And all the elders of that city, next to the slain, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:7 @ And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:8 @ Be merciful, O LORD, to thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood to the charge of thy people Israel. And the blood shall be forgiven them. (note:)unto thy people of: Hebrews. in the midst, etc(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:9 @ So shalt thou remove the innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do right in the sight of the LORD.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:10 @ When thou goest forth to war against thy enemies, and the LORD thy God hath delivered them into thy hands, and thou hast taken them captive,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:11 @ And thou seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire to her, that thou wouldest have her for thy wife;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:12 @ Then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails; (note:)pare: or, suffer to grow: Hebrews. make, or, dress(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:13 @ And she shall put off from her the raiment of her captivity, and shall remain in thy house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month: and after that thou shalt go in to her, and be her husband, and she shall be thy wife.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:14 @ And it shall be, if thou shalt have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go where she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not make merchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:15 @ If a man shall have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have borne him children, the beloved and the hated; and the firstborn son be hers that was hated:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:16 @ Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit which he hath, he may not prefer the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, the firstborn:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:17 @ But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn his. (note:)that…: Hebrews. that is found with him(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:18 @ If a man shall have a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and, when they have chastened him, will not hearken to them:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:19 @ Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out to the elders of his city, and to the gate of his place;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:20 @ And they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; a glutton, and a drunkard.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:21 @ And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he may die: so shalt thou remove evil from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:21:23 @ His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt surely bury him that day; (for he that is hanged accursed of God;) that thy land may not be defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee an inheritance. (note:)accursed…: Hebrews. the curse of God(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:1 @ Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ox or his sheep go astray, and without thy help from them: thou shalt in any case bring them again to thy brother.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:2 @ And if thy brother shall not near to thee, or if thou shalt not know him, then thou shalt bring it to thy own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother shall seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:3 @ In like manner shalt thou do with his donkey; and so shalt thou do with his raiment; and with all lost things of thy brother’s, which he hath lost, and thou hast found, shalt thou do likewise: thou mayest not without thy help.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:4 @ Thou shalt not see thy brother’s donkey or his ox fall down by the way, and without thy help from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift up again.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:5 @ A woman shall not wear that which pertaineth to a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so abomination to the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:6 @ If a bird’s nest shall chance to be before thee in the way on any tree, or on the ground, young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:7 @ thou shalt surely let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest prolong days.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:8 @ When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a low wall for thy roof, that thou mayest not bring blood upon thy house, if any man shall fall from there.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:9 @ Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with two kinds of seeds: lest the fruit of thy seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy vineyard, should be defiled. (note:)fruit of thy seed: Hebrews. fulness of the seed(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:10 @ Thou shalt not plow with an ox and a donkey together.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:11 @ Thou shalt not wear a garment woven of woollen and linen together.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:12 @ Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, with which thou coverest. (note:)quarters: Hebrews. wings(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:15 @ Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the damsel’s virginity to the elders of the city in the gate:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:16 @ And the damsel’s father shall say to the elders, I gave my daughter to this man for a wife, and he hateth her;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:17 @ And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech, saying, I found not thy daughter a maid; and yet these my daughter’s virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:18 @ And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:19 @ And they shall fine him an hundred of silver, and give to the father of the damsel, because he hath brought an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:20 @ But if this thing shall be true, virginity be not found for the damsel:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:21 @ Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father’s house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she may die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the harlot in her father’s house: so shalt thou remove evil from among you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:22 @ If a man shall be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou remove evil from Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:23 @ If a damsel a virgin shall be betrothed to an husband, and a man shall find her in the city, and lie with her;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:24 @ Then ye shall bring them both out to the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they may die; the damsel, because she cried not, in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour’s wife: so thou shalt remove evil from among you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:25 @ But if a man shall find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man shall force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die: (note:)force: or, take strong hold of(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:26 @ But to the damsel thou shalt do nothing; in the damsel no sin of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so this matter:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:27 @ For he found her in the field, the betrothed damsel cried, and none to save her.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:28 @ If a man shall find a damsel a virgin, who is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:29 @ Then the man that lay with her shall give to the damsel’s father fifty of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:22:30 @ A man shall not take his father’s wife, nor uncover his father’s skirt.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:1 @ He that is wounded, or cut off in his secrets, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:2 @ A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:3 @ An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:4 @ Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth from Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:5 @ Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken to Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing to thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:6 @ Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. (note:)prosperity: Hebrews. good(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:7 @ Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:8 @ The children that are begotten by them shall enter into the congregation of the LORD in their third generation.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:9 @ When the host goeth forth against thy enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:10 @ If there shall be among you any man, that is not clean by reason of uncleanness that chanceth to him by night, then shall he go abroad out of the camp, he shall not come within the camp:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:11 @ But it shall be, when evening cometh on, he shall wash with water: and when the sun is down, he shall come into the camp. (note:)cometh…: Hebrews. turneth toward(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:12 @ Thou shalt have a place also outside the camp, where thou shalt go forth abroad:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:13 @ And thou shalt have a shovel among thy weapons; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig with it, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee: (note:)wilt…: Hebrews. sittest down(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:14 @ For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thy enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy: that he may see no unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee. (note:)unclean…: Hebrews. nakedness of any thing(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:15 @ Thou shalt not deliver to his master the servant who hath escaped from his master to thee:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:16 @ He shall dwell with thee, among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it pleaseth him best: thou shalt not oppress him. (note:)liketh…: Hebrews. is good for him(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:17 @ There shall be no harlot of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel. (note:)whore: or, sodomitess(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:18 @ Thou shalt not bring the hire of an harlot, or the price of a dog, into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these abomination to the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:19 @ Thou shalt not lend upon interest to thy brother; interest of money, interest of food, interest of any thing that is lent upon interest:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:20 @ To a stranger thou mayest lend upon interest; but to thy brother thou shalt not lend upon interest: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all that thou settest thy hand to in the land where thou goest to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:21 @ When thou shalt vow a vow to the LORD thy God, thou shalt not defer to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:22 @ But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:23 @ That which is uttered by thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; a freewill offering, according as thou hast vowed to the LORD thy God, which thou hast promised with thy mouth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:24 @ When thou comest into thy neighbour’s vineyard, then thou mayest satisfy thy appetite with grapes at thy own pleasure; but thou shalt not put in thy vessel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:23:25 @ When thou comest into the standing grain of thy neighbour, then thou mayest pluck the heads with thy hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle to thy neighbour’s standing grain.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:1 @ When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it shall come to pass that she findeth no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give in her hand, and send her out of his house. (note:)some…: Hebrews. matter of nakedness(:note)divorcement: Heb. cutting off

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:2 @ And when she hath departed from his house, she may go and be another man’s.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:3 @ And the latter husband shall hate her, and write her a bill of divorcement, and give in her hand, and send her out of his house; or if the latter husband shall die, who took her his wife;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:4 @ Her former husband, who sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that abomination before the LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God giveth thee an inheritance.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:5 @ When a man hath newly taken a wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer his wife whom he hath taken. (note:)neither…: Hebrews. not any thing shall pass upon him(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:6 @ No man shall take the lower or the upper millstone for a pledge: for he taketh life for a pledge.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:7 @ If a man shall be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and shall make merchandise of him, or sell him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt remove evil from among you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:8 @ Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, ye shall observe to do.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:9 @ Remember what the LORD thy God did to Miriam by the way, after that ye had come forth from Egypt.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:10 @ When thou dost lend thy brother any thing, thou shalt not go into his house to take his pledge. (note:)lend…: Hebrews. lend the loan of any thing to, etc(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:11 @ Thou shalt stand outside, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring out the pledge outside to thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:12 @ And if the man poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:13 @ In any case thou shalt deliver to him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness to thee before the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:15 @ At his day thou shalt give his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he should cry against thee to the LORD, and it be sin to thee. (note:)setteth…: Hebrews. lifteth his soul unto it(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:16 @ The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:17 @ Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, of the fatherless; nor take a widow’s raiment for a pledge:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:18 @ But thou shalt remember that thou wast a slave in Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee from there: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:19 @ When thou cuttest down thy harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thy hands.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:20 @ When thou beatest thy olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. (note:)go…: Hebrews. bough it after thee(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:21 @ When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. (note:)afterward: Hebrews. after thee(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:24:22 @ And thou shalt remember that thou wast a slave in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:1 @ If there shall be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, that may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:2 @ And it shall be, if the wicked man worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his fault, by a certain number.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:3 @ Forty stripes he may give him, not exceed: lest, he should exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, then thy brother should seem vile to thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:4 @ Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out. (note:)treadeth…: Hebrews. thresheth(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:5 @ If brethren shall dwell together, and one of them shall die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry outside to a stranger: her husband’s brother shall go in to her, and take her to him for a wife, and perform the duty of an husband’s brother to her. (note:)her husband’s…: or, her next kinsman(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:6 @ And it shall be, the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother dead, that his name may not be blotted out from Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:7 @ And if the man shall not desire to take his brother’s wife, then let his brother’s wife go up to the gate to the elders, and say, My husband’s brother refuseth to raise up to his brother a name in Israel, he will not perform the duty of my husband’s brother. (note:)brother’s: or, next kinsman’s(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:8 @ Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak to him: and he shall stand, and say, I desire not to take her;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:9 @ Then shall his brother’s wife come to him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done to that man that will not build up his brother’s house.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:10 @ And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe loosed.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:11 @ When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one draweth near to deliver her husband from the hand of him that smiteth him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:12 @ Then thou shalt cut off her hand, thy eye shall not pity.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:15 @ thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be lengthened in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:16 @ For all that do such things, all that do unrighteously, an abomination to the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:17 @ Remember what Amalek did to thee by the way, when ye had come forth from Egypt;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:18 @ How he met thee by the way, and smote those behind thee, all feeble behind thee, when thou faint and weary; and he feared not God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:25:19 @ Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thy enemies on all sides, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee an inheritance to possess it, thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:1 @ And it shall be, when thou come in to the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee an inheritance, and dost possess it, and dwellest in it;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:2 @ That thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the earth, which thou shalt bring of thy land that the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt put in a basket, and shalt go to the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name there.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:3 @ And thou shalt go to the priest that shall be in those days, and say to him, I profess this day to the LORD thy God, that I have come to the country which the LORD swore to our fathers to give us.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:4 @ And the priest shall take the basket from thy hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:5 @ And thou shalt speak and say before the LORD thy God, A Syrian ready to perish my father, and he went down to Egypt, and sojourned there with a few, and became there a nation, great, mighty, and populous:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:6 @ And the Egyptians oppressed us, and afflicted us, and laid upon us hard bondage:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:7 @ And when we cried to the LORD God of our fathers, the LORD heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, and our oppression:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:8 @ And the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with great terribleness, and with signs, and with wonders:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:10 @ And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O LORD, hast given me. And thou shalt set it before the LORD thy God, and worship before the LORD thy God:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:11 @ And thou shalt rejoice in every good which the LORD thy God hath given to thee, and to thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that among you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:12 @ When thou hast finished tithing all the tithes of thy increase the third year, the year of tithing, and hast given to the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:13 @ Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of house, and also have given them to the Levite, and to the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:14 @ I have not eaten of it in my mourning, neither have I taken away of it for unclean, nor given of it for the dead: I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:15 @ Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us, as thou didst swear to our fathers, a land that floweth with milk and honey.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:16 @ This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to perform these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thy heart, and with all thy soul.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:17 @ Thou hast proclaimed the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken to his voice:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:18 @ And the LORD hath proclaimed thee this day to be his special people, as he hath promised thee, and that shouldest keep all his commandments;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:26:19 @ And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people to the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:1 @ And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:2 @ And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan to the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaster them with plaster:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:3 @ And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou hast passed over, that thou mayest enter in to the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:4 @ Therefore it shall be when ye have gone over Jordan, ye shall set up these stones, which I command you this day, in mount Ebal, and thou shalt plaster them with plaster.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:5 @ And there shalt thou build an altar to the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up iron upon them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:6 @ Thou shalt build the altar of the LORD thy God of whole stones: and thou shalt offer on it burnt offerings to the LORD thy God:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:7 @ And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:8 @ And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:9 @ And Moses and the priests the Levites spoke to all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:10 @ Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:11 @ And Moses charged the people the same day, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:12 @ These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye have come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:13 @ And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. (note:)to curse: Hebrews. for a cursing(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:14 @ And the Levites shall speak, and say to all the men of Israel with a loud voice,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:15 @ Cursed the man that maketh graven or molten image, an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth in secret. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:16 @ Cursed he that dishonoureth his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:17 @ Cursed he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:18 @ Cursed he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:19 @ Cursed he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:20 @ Cursed he that lieth with his father’s wife; because he uncovereth his father’s skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:21 @ Cursed he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:22 @ Cursed he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:23 @ Cursed he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:24 @ Cursed he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:25 @ Cursed he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:27:26 @ Cursed he that confirmeth not the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:1 @ And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently to the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:2 @ And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:3 @ Blessed thou in the city, and blessed thou in the field.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:4 @ Blessed the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy cattle, and the flocks of thy sheep.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:7 @ The LORD shall cause thy enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:8 @ The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thy hand to; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. (note:)storehouses: or, barns(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:9 @ The LORD shall establish thee an holy people to himself, as he hath sworn to thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:10 @ And all the people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:11 @ And the LORD shall make thee to abound in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD swore to thy fathers to give thee. (note:)in goods: or, for good(:note)body: Hebrews. belly

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:12 @ The LORD shall open to thee his good treasure, the heaven to give rain to thy land in its season, and to bless all the work of thy hand: and thou shalt lend to many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:13 @ And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if thou shalt hearken to the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:14 @ And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, the right hand, or the left, to go after other gods to serve them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:15 @ But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:16 @ Cursed thou in the city, and cursed thou in the field.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:18 @ Cursed the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, the increase of thy cattle, and the flocks of thy sheep.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:20 @ The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thy hand to do, until thou shalt be destroyed, and until thou shalt perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, by which thou hast forsaken me. (note:)for…: Hebrews. which thou wouldest do(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:21 @ The LORD shall make the pestilence cleave to thee, until he shall have consumed thee from off the land, where thou goest to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:22 @ The LORD shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, and with the sword, and with blighting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee until thou dost perish. (note:)sword: or, drought(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:23 @ And thy heaven that over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is under thee iron.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:24 @ The LORD shall make the rain of thy land powder and dust: from heaven shall it come down upon thee, until thou art destroyed.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:25 @ The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thy enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth. (note:)removed: Hebrews. for a removing(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:26 @ And thy dead body shall be food to all fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the earth, and no man shall frighten away.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:27 @ The LORD will smite thee with the boil of Egypt, and with tumours, and with the scab, and with the itch, of which thou canst not be healed.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:28 @ The LORD shall smite thee with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:29 @ And thou shalt grope at noon, as the blind gropeth in darkness, and thou shalt not prosper in thy ways: and thou shalt be only oppressed and spoiled evermore, and no man shall save.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:30 @ Thou shalt betroth a wife, and another man shall lie with her: thou shalt build an house, and thou shalt not dwell in it: thou shalt plant a vineyard, and shalt not gather the grapes of it. (note:)gather…: Hebrews. profane, or, use it as common meat(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:31 @ Thy ox slain before thy eyes, and thou shalt not eat of it: thy donkey violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep given to thy enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue. (note:)shall not…: Hebrews. shall not return to thee(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:32 @ Thy sons and thy daughters given to another people, and thy eyes shall look, and fail for them all the day long: and no might in thy hand.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:33 @ The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall be eaten by a nation which thou knowest not; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed always:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:34 @ So that thou shalt be mad for the sight of thy eyes which thou shalt see.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:35 @ The LORD shall smite thee in the knees, and in the legs, with severe boils that cannot be healed, from the sole of thy foot to the top of thy head.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:36 @ The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, to a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:37 @ And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations where the LORD shall lead thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:38 @ Thou shalt carry much seed into the field, and shalt gather little; for the locust shall consume it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:39 @ Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress, but shalt neither drink the wine, nor gather; for the worms shall eat them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:40 @ Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy land, but thou shalt not anoint with the oil; for thy olive shall cast.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:41 @ Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity. (note:)thou shalt not…: Hebrews. they shall not be thine(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:42 @ All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume. (note:)consume: or, possess(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:43 @ The stranger that within thee shall rise above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:44 @ He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:45 @ Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou art destroyed; because thou didst hearken not to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:46 @ And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:47 @ Because thou didst not serve the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:48 @ Therefore shalt thou serve thy enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in lack of all: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he hath destroyed thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:49 @ The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as the eagle flieth; a nation whose language thou shalt not understand; (note:)understand: Hebrews. hear(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:50 @ A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor show favour to the young: (note:)of fierce…: Hebrews. strong of face(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:51 @ And he shall eat the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy land, until thou art destroyed: which shall not leave thee grain, wine, or oil, the increase of thy cattle, or flocks of thy sheep, until he hath destroyed thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:52 @ And he shall besiege thee in all thy gates, until thy high and fortified walls come down, in which thou didst trust, throughout all thy land: and he shall besiege thee in all thy gates throughout all thy land, which the LORD thy God hath given thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:53 @ And thou shalt eat the fruit of thy own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the distress, by which thy enemies shall distress thee: (note:)body: Hebrews. belly(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:54 @ the man tender among you, and very delicate, his eye shall be evil toward his brother, and toward the wife of his bosom, and toward the remnant of his children whom he shall leave:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:55 @ So that he will not give to any of them of the flesh of his children whom he shall eat: because he hath nothing left him in the siege, and in the distress, by which thy enemies shall distress thee in all thy gates.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:56 @ The tender and delicate woman among you, who would not venture to set the sole of her foot upon the ground for delicateness and tenderness, her eye shall be evil toward the husband of her bosom, and toward her son, and toward her daughter,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:57 @ And toward her young one her own offspring, and toward her children which she shall bear: for she shall eat them for lack of all secretly in the siege and distress, by which thy enemy shall distress thee in thy gates. (note:)young one: Hebrews. afterbirth(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:58 @ If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:59 @ Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, great plagues, and of long continuance, and grievous sicknesses, and of long continuance.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:60 @ Moreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, of which thou wast afraid; and they shall cleave to thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:61 @ Also every sickness, and every plague, which not written in the book of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, until thou art destroyed. (note:)bring: Hebrews. cause to ascend(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:62 @ And ye shall be left few in number, though ye were as the stars of heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey the voice of the LORD thy God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:63 @ And it shall come to pass, as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land where thou goest to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:64 @ And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even to the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, wood and stone.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:65 @ And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:66 @ And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have no assurance of thy life:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:67 @ In the morning thou shalt say, O that it were evening! and at evening thou shalt say, O that it were morning! for the fear of thy heart which thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thy eyes which thou shalt see.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:28:68 @ And the LORD shall bring thee into Egypt again with ships, by the way of which I have said to thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there ye shall be sold to your enemies for male and female slaves, and no man shall buy.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:1 @ These the words of the covenant, which the LORD commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, besides the covenant which he made with them in Horeb.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:2 @ And Moses called to all Israel, and said to them, Ye have seen all that the LORD did before your eyes in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh, and to all his servants, and to all his land;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:3 @ The great temptations which thy eyes have seen, the signs, and those great miracles:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:4 @ Yet the LORD hath not given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, to this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:5 @ And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes did not wear out upon you, and thy shoe did not wear out upon thy foot.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:6 @ Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I the LORD your God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:7 @ And when ye came to this place, Sihon the king of Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, came out against us to battle, and we smote them:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:8 @ And we took their land, and gave it for an inheritance to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half tribe of Manasseh.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:9 @ Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:10 @ Ye stand this day all of you before the LORD your God; your captains of your tribes, your elders, and your officers, all the men of Israel,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:11 @ Your little ones, your wives, and thy stranger that in thy camp, from the hewer of thy wood to the drawer of thy water:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:12 @ That thou shouldest enter into covenant with the LORD thy God, and into his oath, which the LORD thy God maketh with thee this day: (note:)enter: Hebrews. pass(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:13 @ That he may establish thee to day for a people to himself, and he may be to thee a God, as he hath said to thee, and as he hath sworn to thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:14 @ Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:15 @ But with that standeth here with us this day before the LORD our God, and also with that not here with us this day:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:16 @ (For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came through the nations which ye passed by;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:17 @ And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which among them:) (note:)idols: Hebrews. dungy gods(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:18 @ Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; (note:)gall: or, a poisonous herb: Hebrews. rosh(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:19 @ And it should come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he should bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of my heart, to add drunkenness to thirst: (note:)imagination: or, stubbornness(:note)drunkenness…: Hebrews. the drunken to the thirsty

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:20 @ The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:21 @ And the LORD shall single him out for evil from all the tribes of Israel, according to all the curses of the covenant that are written in this book of the law: (note:)are: Hebrews. is(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:22 @ So that the generation to come of your children that shall arise after you, and the stranger that shall come from a distant land, shall say, when they see the plagues of that land, and the sicknesses which the LORD hath laid upon it; (note:)which…: Hebrews. wherewith the LORD hath made it sick(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:23 @ its whole land brimstone, and salt, burning, it is not sown, nor doth it bear, nor doth any grass grow in it, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:24 @ Even all the nations shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus to this land? what the heat of this great anger?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:25 @ Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth from the land of Egypt:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:26 @ For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them, gods which they knew not, and he had not given to them: (note:)whom he…: or, who had not given to them any portion(:note)given: Hebrews. divided

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:27 @ And the anger of the LORD was kindled against this land, to bring upon it all the curses that are written in this book:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:28 @ And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation, and cast them into another land, as this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:29:29 @ The secret to the LORD our God: but those revealed to us and to our children for ever, that may do all the words of this law.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:1 @ And it shall come to pass, when all these things have come upon thee, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before thee, and thou shalt call to mind among all the nations, where the LORD thy God hath driven thee,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:2 @ And shalt return to the LORD thy God, and shalt obey his voice according to all that I command thee this day, thou and thy children, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:3 @ That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, where the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:4 @ If of thine shall be driven out to the outmost of heaven, from there will the LORD thy God gather thee, and from there will he bring thee:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:5 @ And the LORD thy God will bring thee into the land which thy fathers possessed, and thou shalt possess it; and he will do thee good, and multiply thee above thy fathers.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:6 @ And the LORD thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:7 @ And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thy enemies, and on them that hate thee, who persecuted thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:8 @ And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:9 @ And the LORD thy God will make thee to abound in every work of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:10 @ If thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, if thou shalt turn to the LORD thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:11 @ For this commandment which I command thee this day, it not hid from thee, neither it far off.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:13 @ Neither it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it to us, that we may hear it, and do it?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:14 @ But the word very near to thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:15 @ See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:16 @ In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land where thou goest to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:17 @ But if thy heart shall turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:18 @ I declare to you this day, that ye shall surely perish, ye shall not prolong days upon the land, where thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:19 @ I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:30:20 @ That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave to him: for he thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD swore to thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:1 @ And Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:2 @ And he said to them, I an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said to me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:3 @ The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:4 @ And the LORD shall do to them as he did to Sihon and to Og, kings of the Amorites, and to the land of them, whom he destroyed.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:5 @ And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that ye may do to them according to all the commandments which I have commanded you.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:6 @ Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:7 @ And Moses called to Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people to the land which the LORD hath sworn to their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:8 @ And the LORD, he that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:9 @ And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it to the priests the sons of Levi, who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:10 @ And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of seven years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:11 @ When all Israel is come to appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose, thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their hearing.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:12 @ Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this law:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:13 @ And their children, who have not known, may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as ye live in the land where ye go over Jordan to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:14 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:15 @ And the LORD appeared in the tabernacle in a pillar of a cloud: and the pillar of the cloud stood over the door of the tabernacle.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:16 @ And the LORD said to Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers; and this people will rise up, and play the harlot with the gods of the strangers of the land, where they go among them, and will forsake me, and break my covenant which I have made with them. (note:)sleep: Hebrews. lie down(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:17 @ Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Have not these evils come upon us, because our God not among us? (note:)befall: Hebrews. find(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:18 @ And I will surely hide my face in that day for all the evils which they shall have wrought, in that they are turned to other gods.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:19 @ Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it to the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:20 @ For when I shall have brought them into the land which I swore to their fathers, that floweth with milk and honey; and they shall have eaten and filled themselves, and grew fat; then will they turn to other gods, and serve them, and provoke me, and break my covenant.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:21 @ And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles have befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they frame, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I swore. (note:)against: Hebrews. before(:note)go…: Heb. do

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:22 @ Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it to the children of Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:23 @ And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to them: and I will be with thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:24 @ And it came to pass, when Moses had finished writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:25 @ That Moses commanded the Levites, who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:26 @ Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:27 @ For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:28 @ Assemble to me all the elders of your tribes, and your officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to record against them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:29 @ For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:31:30 @ And Moses spoke in the ears of all the congregation of Israel the words of this song, until they were ended.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:1 @ Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:2 @ My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:3 @ Because I will proclaim the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness to our God.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:4 @ the Rock, his work perfect: for all his ways judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right he.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:5 @ They have corrupted themselves, their spot not of his children: a perverse and crooked generation. (note:)They have…: Hebrews. He hath corrupted to himself(:note)their…: or, that they are not his children, that is their blot

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:6 @ Do ye thus repay the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? not he thy father hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:7 @ Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will show thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee. (note:)many…: Hebrews. generation and generation(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:8 @ When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:9 @ For the LORD’S portion his people; Jacob the lot of his inheritance. (note:)lot: Hebrews. cord(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:10 @ He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. (note:)led: or, compassed(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:11 @ As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:12 @ the LORD alone did lead him, and no strange god with him.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:13 @ He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:14 @ Butter of cattle, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:15 @ But Jeshurun grew fat, and kicked: thou hast become fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered; then he forsook God made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:16 @ They provoked him to jealousy with strange, with abominations they provoked him to anger.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:17 @ They sacrificed to demons, not to God; to gods which they knew not, to new came newly up, whom your fathers feared not. (note:)not to…: or, which were not God(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:18 @ Of the Rock begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:19 @ And when the LORD saw, he abhorred, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters. (note:)abhorred: or, despised(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:20 @ And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end: for they a very perverse generation, children in whom no faith.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:21 @ They have moved me to jealousy with not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:22 @ For a fire is kindled in my anger, and shall burn to the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. (note:)shall burn: or, hath burned(:note)shall consume: or, hath consumed

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:23 @ I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend my arrows upon them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:24 @ burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust. (note:)heat: Hebrews. coals(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:25 @ The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling with the man of gray hairs. (note:)within: Hebrews. from the chambers(:note)destroy: Heb. bereave

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:26 @ I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:27 @ Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, lest they should say, Our hand high, and the LORD hath not done all this. (note:)Our…: or, Our high hand, and not the LORD hath done(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:28 @ For they a nation void of counsel, neither understanding in them.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:29 @ O that they were wise, they understood this, they would consider their latter end!

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:30 @ How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:31 @ For their rock not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves judges.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:32 @ For their vine of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes grapes of gall, their clusters bitter: (note:)of the vine: or, worse than the vine(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:33 @ Their wine the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:35 @ To me vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in time: for the day of their calamity at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:36 @ For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent for his servants, when he seeth that power is gone, and none shut up, or left. (note:)power: Hebrews. hand(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:37 @ And he shall say, Where their gods, rock in whom they trusted,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:38 @ Which ate the fat of their sacrifices, drank the wine of their drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, be your protection. (note:)your…: Hebrews. an hiding for you(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:39 @ See now that I, I, he, and no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither that can deliver out of my hand.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:41 @ If I shall whet my glittering sword, and my hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to my enemies, and will reward them that hate me.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:42 @ I will make my arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:43 @ Rejoice, O ye nations, his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful to his land, to his people. (note:)Rejoice…: or, Praise his people, ye nations: or, Sing ye(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:44 @ And Moses came and spoke all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he, and Hoshea the son of Nun. (note:)Hoshea: or, Joshua(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:45 @ And Moses finished speaking all these words to all Israel:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:46 @ And he said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:47 @ For it not a vain thing for you; because it your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong days in the land, where ye go over Jordan to possess it.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:48 @ And the LORD spoke to Moses that same day, saying,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:49 @ Go up to this mountain Abarim, mount Nebo, which in the land of Moab, that opposite Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel for a possession:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:50 @ And die in the mount where thou goest, and be gathered to thy people; as Aaron thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered to his people:

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:51 @ Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel at the waters of Meribah–Kadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the children of Israel. (note:)Meribah–Kadesh: or, strife at Kadesh(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:32:52 @ Yet thou shalt see the land before; but thou shalt not go there to the land which I give the children of Israel.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:1 @ And this the blessing, with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:2 @ And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir to them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand a fiery law for them. (note:)a fiery…: Hebrews. a fire of law(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:3 @ Yea, he loved the people; all his saints in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; shall receive of thy words.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:4 @ Moses commanded us a law, the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:5 @ And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people the tribes of Israel were gathered together.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:7 @ And this of Judah: and he said, Hear, LORD, the voice of Judah, and bring him to his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help from his enemies.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:8 @ And of Levi he said, thy Thummim and thy Urim with thy holy one, whom thou didst tempt at Massah, whom thou didst strive at the waters of Meribah;

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:9 @ Who said to his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor know his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:10 @ They shall teach Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they shall put incense before thee, and whole burnt sacrifice upon thy altar. (note:)They shall teach: or, Let them teach(:note)they shall put: or, let them putbefore…: Hebrews. at thy nose

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:11 @ Bless, LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands: smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:12 @ of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:13 @ And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:14 @ And for the precious fruits by the sun, and for the precious things put forth by the moon, (note:)put: Hebrews. thrust(:note)moon: Heb. moons

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:15 @ And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:16 @ And for the precious things of the earth and fulness of it, and the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him separated from his brethren.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:17 @ His glory the firstborn bull, and his horns the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they the thousands of Manasseh. (note:)unicorns: Hebrews. an unicorn(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:19 @ They shall call the people to the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck the abundance of the seas, and treasures hid in the sand.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:20 @ And of Gad he said, Blessed he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:21 @ And he provided the first part for himself, because there, a portion of the lawgiver, seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. (note:)seated: Hebrews. cieled(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:23 @ And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west and the south.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:26 @ none like the God of Jeshurun, rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:27 @ The eternal God refuge, and underneath the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:28 @ Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob upon a land of grain and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:33:29 @ Happy thou, O Israel: who like thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who the sword of thy excellency! and thy enemies shall be found liars to thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. (note:)found…: or, subdued(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:1 @ And Moses went up from the plains of Moab upon the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that opposite Jericho. And the LORD showed him all the land of Gilead, to Dan, (note:)Pisgah: or, the hill(:note)

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:2 @ And all Naphtali, and the land of Ephraim, and Manasseh, and all the land of Judah, to the utmost sea,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:3 @ And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees, to Zoar.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:4 @ And the LORD said to him, This the land which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, I will give it to thy seed: I have caused thee to see with thy eyes, but thou shalt not go over there.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:5 @ So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:6 @ And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre to this day.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:8 @ And the children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days: so the days of weeping mourning for Moses were ended.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:9 @ And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened to him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:10 @ And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:11 @ In all the signs and the wonders, which the LORD sent him to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh, and to all his servants, and to all his land,

rwbs@Deuteronomy:34:12 @ And in all that mighty hand, and in all the great terror which Moses showed in the sight of all Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:1:1 @ Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,

rwbs@Joshua:1:2 @ Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, to the land which I do give to them, to the children of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:1:3 @ Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given to you, as I said to Moses.

rwbs@Joshua:1:4 @ From the wilderness and this Lebanon even to the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the great sea toward the setting of the sun, shall be your land.

rwbs@Joshua:1:5 @ There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

rwbs@Joshua:1:6 @ Be strong and of a good courage: for to this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I swore to their fathers to give them. (note:)unto this…: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:1:7 @ Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it the right hand or the left, that thou mayest prosper wherever thou goest. (note:)prosper: or, do wisely(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:1:8 @ This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate in it day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written in it: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (note:)have…: or, do wisely(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:1:9 @ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God with thee wherever thou goest.

rwbs@Joshua:1:10 @ Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

rwbs@Joshua:1:11 @ Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare provisions; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.

rwbs@Joshua:1:12 @ And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spoke Joshua, saying,

rwbs@Joshua:1:13 @ Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land.

rwbs@Joshua:1:14 @ Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side of Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them; (note:)armed: Hebrews. marshalled by five(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:1:15 @ Until the LORD shall have given your brethren rest, as you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return to the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD’S servant gave you on this side of Jordan toward the sunrising.

rwbs@Joshua:1:16 @ And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and wherever thou sendest us, we will go.

rwbs@Joshua:1:17 @ According as we hearkened to Moses in all things, so will we hearken to thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.

rwbs@Joshua:2:1 @ And Joshua the son of Nun sent from Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there. (note:)sent: or, had sent(:note)lodged: Hebrews. lay

rwbs@Joshua:2:2 @ And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in here to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.

rwbs@Joshua:2:3 @ And the king of Jericho sent to Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that have come to thee, who have entered into thy house: for they have come to search out all the country.

rwbs@Joshua:2:4 @ And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men to me, but I knew not where they:

rwbs@Joshua:2:5 @ And it came to pass of shutting the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: where the men went I know not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.

rwbs@Joshua:2:6 @ But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.

rwbs@Joshua:2:7 @ And the men pursued them the way to Jordan to the fords: and as soon as they who pursued them had gone out, they shut the gate.

rwbs@Joshua:2:8 @ And before they had lain down, she came up to them upon the roof;

rwbs@Joshua:2:9 @ And she said to the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror hath fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. (note:)faint: Hebrews. melt(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:2:10 @ For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did to the two kings of the Amorites, that on the other side of Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.

rwbs@Joshua:2:11 @ And as soon as we had heard, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. (note:)did there…: Hebrews. rose up(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:2:12 @ Now therefore, I pray you, swear to me by the LORD, since I have showed you kindness, that ye will also show kindness to my father’s house, and give me a true token:

rwbs@Joshua:2:13 @ And ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.

rwbs@Joshua:2:14 @ And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee. (note:)for…: Hebrews. instead of you to die(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:2:15 @ Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.

rwbs@Joshua:2:16 @ And she said to them, Depart to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers have returned: and afterward ye may go your way.

rwbs@Joshua:2:17 @ And the men said to her, We blameless of this thy oath which thou hast made us swear.

rwbs@Joshua:2:18 @ Behold, we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window by which thou didst let us down: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father’s household, home to thee. (note:)bring: Hebrews. gather(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:2:19 @ And it shall be, whoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood upon his head, and we guiltless: and whoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood on our head, if hand be upon him.

rwbs@Joshua:2:20 @ And if thou shalt utter this our business, then we will be free of thy oath which thou hast made us to swear.

rwbs@Joshua:2:21 @ And she said, According to your words, so it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.

rwbs@Joshua:2:22 @ And they went, and came to the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers had returned: and the pursuers sought throughout all the way, but found not.

rwbs@Joshua:2:23 @ So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all that befell them:

rwbs@Joshua:2:24 @ And they said to Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. (note:)faint: Hebrews. melt(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:3:1 @ And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they departed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.

rwbs@Joshua:3:2 @ And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host;

rwbs@Joshua:3:3 @ And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.

rwbs@Joshua:3:4 @ Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near to it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed way before. (note:)heretofore: Hebrews. since yesterday, and the third day(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:3:5 @ And Joshua said to the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.

rwbs@Joshua:3:6 @ And Joshua spoke to the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people.

rwbs@Joshua:3:7 @ And the LORD said to Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, I will be with thee.

rwbs@Joshua:3:8 @ And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye have come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan.

rwbs@Joshua:3:9 @ And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.

rwbs@Joshua:3:10 @ And Joshua said, By this ye shall know that the living God among you, and he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Jebusites.

rwbs@Joshua:3:11 @ Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan.

rwbs@Joshua:3:12 @ Now therefore take for yourselves twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, out of every tribe a man.

rwbs@Joshua:3:13 @ And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan, the waters of Jordan shall be cut off the waters that come down from above; and they shall stand in an heap.

rwbs@Joshua:3:14 @ And it came to pass, when the people departed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people;

rwbs@Joshua:3:15 @ And as they that bore the ark had come to Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bore the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all its banks all the time of harvest,)

rwbs@Joshua:3:16 @ That the waters which came down from above stood rose up in an heap very far from the city Adam, that beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, the salt sea, failed, were cut off: and the people passed over opposite Jericho.

rwbs@Joshua:3:17 @ And the priests that bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people had finished crossing the Jordan.

rwbs@Joshua:4:1 @ And it came to pass, when all the people had finished crossing the Jordan, that the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

rwbs@Joshua:4:2 @ Take for yourselves twelve men from the people, from every tribe a man,

rwbs@Joshua:4:3 @ And command ye them, saying, Take for yourselves from here out of the midst of Jordan, from the place where the priests’ feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.

rwbs@Joshua:4:4 @ Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, of every tribe a man:

rwbs@Joshua:4:5 @ And Joshua said to them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:

rwbs@Joshua:4:6 @ That this may be a sign among you, when your children ask in time to come, saying, What ye by these stones? (note:)in time…: Hebrews. to morrow(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:4:7 @ Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel for ever.

rwbs@Joshua:4:8 @ And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones from the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spoke Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them to the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.

rwbs@Joshua:4:9 @ And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there to this day.

rwbs@Joshua:4:10 @ For the priests who bore the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak to the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over.

rwbs@Joshua:4:11 @ And it came to pass, when all the people had finished crossing, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people.

rwbs@Joshua:4:12 @ And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses directed them:

rwbs@Joshua:4:13 @ About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho. (note:)prepared: or, ready armed(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:4:14 @ On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.

rwbs@Joshua:4:15 @ And the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying,

rwbs@Joshua:4:16 @ Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan.

rwbs@Joshua:4:17 @ Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.

rwbs@Joshua:4:18 @ And it came to pass, when the priests that bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD had come up out of the midst of Jordan, the soles of the priests’ feet were lifted up upon the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned to their place, and flowed over all its banks, as before. (note:)lifted…: Hebrews. plucked up(:note)flowed: Heb. went

rwbs@Joshua:4:19 @ And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.

rwbs@Joshua:4:20 @ And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua set up in Gilgal.

rwbs@Joshua:4:21 @ And he spoke to the children of Israel, saying, When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What these stones? (note:)in time…: Hebrews. to morrow(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:4:22 @ Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry land.

rwbs@Joshua:4:23 @ For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye had passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we had gone over:

rwbs@Joshua:4:24 @ That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever. (note:)for ever: Hebrews. all days(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:5:1 @ And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, who on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, who by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we had passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:5:2 @ At that time the LORD said to Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. (note:)sharp…: or, knives of flints(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:5:3 @ And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. (note:)sharp…: or, knives of flints(:note)the hill…: or, Gibeah–haaraloth

rwbs@Joshua:5:4 @ And this the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the people that came out of Egypt, males, all the men of war, died in the wilderness by the way, after they came out of Egypt.

rwbs@Joshua:5:5 @ Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth from Egypt, they had not circumcised.

rwbs@Joshua:5:6 @ For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people men of war, who came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: to whom the LORD swore that he would not show them the land, which the LORD swore to their fathers that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.

rwbs@Joshua:5:7 @ And their children, he raised up in their stead, them Joshua circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised them by the way.

rwbs@Joshua:5:8 @ And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were healed. (note:)they had…: Hebrews. the people had made an end to be circumcised(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:5:9 @ And the LORD said to Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Therefore the name of the place is called Gilgal to this day. (note:)Gilgal: that is Rolling(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:5:10 @ And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the month at evening in the plains of Jericho.

rwbs@Joshua:5:11 @ And they ate of the old grain of the land on the next day after the passover, unleavened cakes, and roasted in the same day.

rwbs@Joshua:5:12 @ And the manna ceased on the next day after they had eaten of the old grain of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they ate of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.

rwbs@Joshua:5:13 @ And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went to him, and said to him, thou for us, or for our adversaries?

rwbs@Joshua:5:14 @ And he said, Nay; but captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and worshipped, and said to him, What saith my lord to his servant? (note:)captain: or, prince(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:5:15 @ And the captain of the LORD’S host said to Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place on which thou standest holy. And Joshua did so.

rwbs@Joshua:6:1 @ Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. (note:)was…: Hebrews. did shut up, and was shut up(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:6:2 @ And the LORD said to Joshua, See, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and its king, the mighty men of valour.

rwbs@Joshua:6:3 @ And ye shall march around the city, all men of war, go round the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.

rwbs@Joshua:6:4 @ And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall march around the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.

rwbs@Joshua:6:5 @ And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long with the ram’s horn, when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall go up every man straight before him. (note:)flat: Hebrews. under it(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:6:6 @ And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said to them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:6:7 @ And he said to the people, Pass on, and march around the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:6:8 @ And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken to the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.

rwbs@Joshua:6:9 @ And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rear guard came after the ark, going on, and blowing with the trumpets. (note:)rereward: Hebrews. gathering host(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:6:10 @ And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall word proceed from your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. (note:)any noise…: Hebrews. your voice to be heard(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:6:11 @ So the ark of the LORD went around the city, going about once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.

rwbs@Joshua:6:12 @ And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:6:13 @ And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rear guard came after the ark of the LORD, going on, and blowing with the trumpets.

rwbs@Joshua:6:14 @ And the second day they marched around the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days.

rwbs@Joshua:6:15 @ And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the dawning of the day, and marched around the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they marched around the city seven times.

rwbs@Joshua:6:16 @ And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said to the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city.

rwbs@Joshua:6:17 @ And the city shall be accursed, it, and all that in it, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent. (note:)accursed: or, devoted(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:6:18 @ And ye, in every way keep from the accursed thing, lest ye make accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. (note:)accursed: or, devoted(:note)a curse: or, devoted

rwbs@Joshua:6:19 @ But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, consecrated to the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD. (note:)consecrated: Hebrews. holiness(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:6:20 @ So the people shouted when blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. (note:)flat: Hebrews. under it(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:6:21 @ And they utterly destroyed all that in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and donkey, with the edge of the sword.

rwbs@Joshua:6:22 @ But Joshua had said to the two men that spied out the country, Go into the harlot’s house, and bring out from there the woman, and all that she hath, as ye swore to her.

rwbs@Joshua:6:23 @ And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and left them outside the camp of Israel. (note:)kindred: Hebrews. families(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:6:24 @ And they burnt the city with fire, and all that in it: only the silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:6:25 @ And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father’s household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel to this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.

rwbs@Joshua:6:26 @ And Joshua charged at that time, saying, Cursed the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay its foundation in his firstborn, and in his youngest shall he set up the gates of it.

rwbs@Joshua:6:27 @ So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was throughout all the country.

rwbs@Joshua:7:1 @ But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. (note:)Achan: also called, Achar(:note)Zabdi: also called, Zimri

rwbs@Joshua:7:2 @ And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which beside Bethaven, on the east side of Bethel, and spoke to them, saying, Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai.

rwbs@Joshua:7:3 @ And they returned to Joshua, and said to him, Let not all the people go up; but let about two or three thousand men go up and smite Ai; make not all the people to labour there; for they few. (note:)about…: Hebrews. about two thousand men, or, about three thousand men(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:7:4 @ So there went up there from the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.

rwbs@Joshua:7:5 @ And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they chased them before the gate to Shebarim, and smote them in the going down: therefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water. (note:)in…: or, in Morad(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:7:6 @ And Joshua tore his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the evening, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.

rwbs@Joshua:7:7 @ And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, why hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us? O that we had been content, and dwelt on the other side of Jordan!

rwbs@Joshua:7:8 @ O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies! (note:)backs: Hebrews. necks(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:7:9 @ For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear, and shall surround us, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do to thy great name?

rwbs@Joshua:7:10 @ And the LORD said to Joshua, Arise; why liest thou thus upon thy face? (note:)liest: Hebrews. fallest(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:7:11 @ Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and deceived also, and they have put even among their own goods.

rwbs@Joshua:7:12 @ Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, turned backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.

rwbs@Joshua:7:13 @ Rise, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves for to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thy enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.

rwbs@Joshua:7:14 @ In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes: and it shall be, the tribe which the LORD taketh shall come according to their families; and the family which the LORD shall take shall come by households; and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by man.

rwbs@Joshua:7:15 @ And it shall be, he that is taken with the accursed thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed the covenant of the LORD, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel. (note:)folly: or, wickedness(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:7:16 @ So Joshua rose early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

rwbs@Joshua:7:17 @ And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken:

rwbs@Joshua:7:18 @ And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.

rwbs@Joshua:7:19 @ And Joshua said to Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession to him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide not from me.

rwbs@Joshua:7:20 @ And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:

rwbs@Joshua:7:21 @ When I saw among the spoils a beautiful Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it. (note:)wedge: Hebrews. tongue(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:7:22 @ So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and, behold, hid in his tent, and the silver under it.

rwbs@Joshua:7:23 @ And they took them from the midst of the tent, and brought them to Joshua, and to all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD. (note:)laid: Hebrews. poured(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:7:24 @ And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his donkeys, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them to the valley of Achor.

rwbs@Joshua:7:25 @ And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? the LORD shall trouble thee this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones, and burned them with fire, after they had stoned them with stones.

rwbs@Joshua:7:26 @ And they raised over him a great heap of stones to this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Therefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, to this day. (note:)Achor: that is, Trouble(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:8:1 @ And the LORD said to Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:

rwbs@Joshua:8:2 @ And thou shalt do to Ai and its king as thou didst to Jericho and its king: only its spoil, and its cattle, shall ye take for a prey to yourselves: lay thee an ambush for the city behind it.

rwbs@Joshua:8:3 @ So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by night.

rwbs@Joshua:8:4 @ And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:

rwbs@Joshua:8:5 @ And I, and all the people that with me, will approach to the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them,

rwbs@Joshua:8:6 @ (For they will come out after us) till we have drawn them from the city; for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: therefore we will flee before them. (note:)drawn: Hebrews. pulled(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:8:7 @ Then ye shall rise from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.

rwbs@Joshua:8:8 @ And it shall be, when ye have taken the city, ye shall set the city on fire: according to the commandment of the LORD shall ye do. See, I have commanded you.

rwbs@Joshua:8:9 @ Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.

rwbs@Joshua:8:10 @ And Joshua rose early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai.

rwbs@Joshua:8:11 @ And all the people, of war that with him, went up, and drew near, and came before the city, and encamped on the north side of Ai: now a valley between them and Ai.

rwbs@Joshua:8:12 @ And he took about five thousand men, and set them to lie in ambush between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of the city. (note:)of…: or, of Ai(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:8:13 @ And when they had set the people, all the host that on the north of the city, and their ones lying in ambush on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley. (note:)liers…: Hebrews. lying in wait(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:8:14 @ And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw, that they hasted and rose early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he knew not that liers in ambush against him behind the city.

rwbs@Joshua:8:15 @ And Joshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten before them, and fled by the way of the wilderness.

rwbs@Joshua:8:16 @ And all the people that in Ai were called together to pursue them: and they pursued Joshua, and were drawn away from the city.

rwbs@Joshua:8:17 @ And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not out after Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:8:18 @ And the LORD said to Joshua, Stretch out the spear that in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thy hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that in his hand toward the city.

rwbs@Joshua:8:19 @ And the ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran as soon as he had stretched out his hand: and they entered into the city, and took it, and hasted and set the city on fire.

rwbs@Joshua:8:20 @ And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the smoke of the city ascended to heaven, and they had no power to flee this way or that way: and the people that fled to the wilderness turned back upon the pursuers. (note:)power: Hebrews. hand(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:8:21 @ And when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken the city, and that the smoke of the city ascended, then they turned again, and slew the men of Ai.

rwbs@Joshua:8:22 @ And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape.

rwbs@Joshua:8:23 @ And the king of Ai they took alive, and brought him to Joshua.

rwbs@Joshua:8:24 @ And it came to pass, when Israel had finished slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness in which they chased them, and when they had all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the Israelites returned to Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword.

rwbs@Joshua:8:25 @ And it was, all that fell that day, both of men and women, twelve thousand, all the men of Ai.

rwbs@Joshua:8:26 @ For Joshua drew not his hand back, with which he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.

rwbs@Joshua:8:27 @ Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey to themselves, according to the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.

rwbs@Joshua:8:29 @ And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until evening: and as soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his body down from the tree, and cast it at the entrance of the gate of the city, and raise over it a great heap of stones, to this day.

rwbs@Joshua:8:30 @ Then Joshua built an altar to the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal,

rwbs@Joshua:8:31 @ As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lifted up iron: and they offered on it burnt offerings to the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.

rwbs@Joshua:8:32 @ And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:8:33 @ And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side of the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them opposite mount Gerizim, and half of them opposite mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:8:34 @ And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessings and cursings, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

rwbs@Joshua:8:35 @ There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua read not before all the congregation of Israel, with the women, and the little ones, and the strangers that were conversant among them. (note:)were…: Hebrews. walked(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:9:1 @ And it came to pass, when all the kings who on this side Jordan, in the hills, and in the valleys, and in all the coasts of the great sea opposite Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard;

rwbs@Joshua:9:2 @ That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord. (note:)accord: Hebrews. mouth(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:9:3 @ And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and to Ai,

rwbs@Joshua:9:4 @ They also worked deceitfully, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their donkeys, and wine bottles, old, and torn, and bound up;

rwbs@Joshua:9:5 @ And old and patched shoes upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry mouldy.

rwbs@Joshua:9:6 @ And they went to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal, and said to him, and to the men of Israel, We have come from a far country: now therefore make ye a league with us.

rwbs@Joshua:9:7 @ And the men of Israel said to the Hivites, Perhaps ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?

rwbs@Joshua:9:8 @ And they said to Joshua, We thy servants. And Joshua said to them, Who ye? and where did you come from?

rwbs@Joshua:9:9 @ And they said to him, From a very far country thy servants have come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt,

rwbs@Joshua:9:10 @ And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that beyond Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, who at Ashtaroth.

rwbs@Joshua:9:11 @ Therefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spoke to us, saying, Take provisions with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and say to them, We your servants: therefore now make ye a league with us. (note:)with you: Hebrews. in your hand(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:9:12 @ This our bread we took hot our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go to you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is mouldy:

rwbs@Joshua:9:13 @ And these bottles of wine, which we filled, new; and, behold, they are torn: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey.

rwbs@Joshua:9:14 @ And the men took of their provisions, and asked not at the mouth of the LORD. (note:)the men…: or, they received the men by reason of their victuals(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:9:15 @ And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation swore to them.

rwbs@Joshua:9:16 @ And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they their neighbours, and they dwelt among them.

rwbs@Joshua:9:17 @ And the children of Israel journeyed, and came to their cities on the third day. Now their cities Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kirjathjearim.

rwbs@Joshua:9:18 @ And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn to them by the LORD God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.

rwbs@Joshua:9:19 @ But all the princes said to all the congregation, We have sworn to them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

rwbs@Joshua:9:20 @ This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we swore to them.

rwbs@Joshua:9:21 @ And the princes said to them, Let them live; but let them be hewers of wood and drawers of water to all the congregation; as the princes had promised them.

rwbs@Joshua:9:22 @ And Joshua called for them, and he spoke to them, saying, Why have ye deceived us, saying, We very far from you; when ye dwell among us?

rwbs@Joshua:9:23 @ Now therefore ye cursed, and there shall none of you be freed from being slaves, and hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God. (note:)none…: Hebrews. not be cut off from you(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:9:24 @ And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy servants, how the LORD thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, therefore we were greatly afraid for our lives because of you, and have done this thing.

rwbs@Joshua:9:25 @ And now, behold, we in thy hand: do as it seemeth good and right to thee to do to us.

rwbs@Joshua:9:26 @ And so did he to them, and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, that they slew them not.

rwbs@Joshua:9:27 @ And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even to this day, in the place which he should choose. (note:)made: Hebrews. gave, or, delivered to be(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:10:1 @ Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;

rwbs@Joshua:10:2 @ That they feared greatly, because Gibeon a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it greater than Ai, and all its men mighty. (note:)royal…: Hebrews. cities of the kingdom(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:10:3 @ Therefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent to Hoham king of Hebron, and to Piram king of Jarmuth, and to Japhia king of Lachish, and to Debir king of Eglon, saying,

rwbs@Joshua:10:4 @ Come up to me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:10:5 @ Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.

rwbs@Joshua:10:6 @ And the men of Gibeon sent to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal, saying, Do not forsake thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.

rwbs@Joshua:10:7 @ So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour.

rwbs@Joshua:10:8 @ And the LORD said to Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thy hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.

rwbs@Joshua:10:9 @ Joshua therefore came to them suddenly, went up from Gilgal all night.

rwbs@Joshua:10:10 @ And the LORD destroyed them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and to Makkedah.

rwbs@Joshua:10:11 @ And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, were in the descent to Bethhoron, that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven upon them to Azekah, and they died: more who died with hailstones than whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.

rwbs@Joshua:10:12 @ Then spoke Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. (note:)stand…: Hebrews. be silent(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:10:13 @ And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. (note:)Jasher: or, the upright?(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:10:14 @ And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the LORD hearkened to the voice of a man: for the LORD fought for Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:10:15 @ And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at Gilgal.

rwbs@Joshua:10:16 @ But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah.

rwbs@Joshua:10:17 @ And it was told Joshua, saying, The five kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedah.

rwbs@Joshua:10:18 @ And Joshua said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it to keep them:

rwbs@Joshua:10:19 @ And stay you not, pursue your enemies, and smite the rear of them; permit them not to enter into their cities: for the LORD your God hath delivered them into your hand. (note:)smite…: Hebrews. cut off the tail(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:10:20 @ And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had finished slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, that the rest remained of them entered into fortified cities.

rwbs@Joshua:10:21 @ And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:10:22 @ Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring those five kings to me out of the cave.

rwbs@Joshua:10:23 @ And they did so, and brought those five kings to him out of the cave, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon.

rwbs@Joshua:10:24 @ And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.

rwbs@Joshua:10:25 @ And Joshua said to them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

rwbs@Joshua:10:26 @ And afterward Joshua smote them, and slew them, and hanged them on five trees: and they were hanging upon the trees until the evening.

rwbs@Joshua:10:27 @ And it came to pass at the time of the setting of the sun, Joshua commanded, and they took them down from the trees, and cast them into the cave in which they had been hid, and laid great stones upon the cave’s mouth, until this very day.

rwbs@Joshua:10:28 @ And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and its king he utterly destroyed, them, and all the souls that in it; he let none remain: and he did to the king of Makkedah as he did to the king of Jericho.

rwbs@Joshua:10:29 @ Then Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah:

rwbs@Joshua:10:30 @ And the LORD delivered it also, and its king, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that in it; he let none remain in it; but did to its king as he did to the king of Jericho.

rwbs@Joshua:10:32 @ And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, who took it on the second day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that in it, according to all that he had done to Libnah.

rwbs@Joshua:10:33 @ Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining.

rwbs@Joshua:10:34 @ And from Lachish Joshua passed to Eglon, and all Israel with him; and they encamped against it, and fought against it:

rwbs@Joshua:10:35 @ And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that in it he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

rwbs@Joshua:10:36 @ And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, to Hebron; and they fought against it:

rwbs@Joshua:10:37 @ And they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and its king, and all its cities and all the souls that in them; he left none remaining, according to all that he had done to Eglon; but destroyed it utterly, and all the souls that in it.

rwbs@Joshua:10:39 @ And he took it, and its king, and all its cities; and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed all the souls that in them; he left none remaining: as he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir, and to its king; as he had done also to Libnah, and to its king.

rwbs@Joshua:10:40 @ So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of the vale, and of the springs, and all their kings: he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded.

rwbs@Joshua:10:41 @ And Joshua smote them from Kadeshbarnea even to Gaza, and all the country of Goshen, even to Gibeon.

rwbs@Joshua:10:42 @ And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:10:43 @ And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp in Gilgal.

rwbs@Joshua:11:1 @ And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king Achshaph,

rwbs@Joshua:11:2 @ And to the kings that on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west,

rwbs@Joshua:11:3 @ the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite in the mountains, and the Hivite under Hermon in the land of Mizpeh.

rwbs@Joshua:11:4 @ And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, many people, even as the sand that upon the sea shore in multitude, with very many horses and chariots.

rwbs@Joshua:11:5 @ And when all these kings were met together, they came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel. (note:)met…: Hebrews. assembled by appointment(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:11:6 @ And the LORD said to Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hamstring their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.

rwbs@Joshua:11:7 @ So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.

rwbs@Joshua:11:8 @ And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them to great Zidon, and to Misrephothmaim, and to the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left to them none remaining. (note:)great Zidon: or, Zidonrabbah(:note)Misrephothmaim: or, Salt pits: Hebrews. Burnings of waters

rwbs@Joshua:11:9 @ And Joshua did to them as the LORD bade him: he hamstrung their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.

rwbs@Joshua:11:10 @ And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote its king with the sword: for Hazor in times past was the head of all those kingdoms.

rwbs@Joshua:11:11 @ And they smote all the souls that in it with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire. (note:)any…: Hebrews. any breath(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:11:12 @ And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, Joshua took, and smote them with the edge of the sword, he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded.

rwbs@Joshua:11:13 @ But the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, except Hazor only; did Joshua burn. (note:)in their…: Hebrews. on their heap(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:11:14 @ And all the spoil of these cities, and the cattle, the children of Israel took for a prey to themselves; but every man they smote with the edge of the sword, until they had destroyed them, neither left they any to breathe.

rwbs@Joshua:11:15 @ As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded Moses. (note:)left…: Hebrews. removed nothing(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:11:16 @ So Joshua took all that land, the hills, and all the south country, and all the land of Goshen, and the valley, and the plain, and the mountain of Israel, and the valley of the same;

rwbs@Joshua:11:17 @ from the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir, even to Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon under mount Hermon: and all their kings he took, and smote them, and slew them. (note:)the mount…: or, the smooth mountain(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:11:19 @ There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all they took in battle.

rwbs@Joshua:11:20 @ For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses.

rwbs@Joshua:11:21 @ And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.

rwbs@Joshua:11:22 @ There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.

rwbs@Joshua:11:23 @ So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said to Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.

rwbs@Joshua:12:1 @ Now these the kings of the land, whom the children of Israel smote, and possessed their land on the other side of Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnon to mount Hermon, and all the plain on the east:

rwbs@Joshua:12:2 @ Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, ruled from Aroer, which upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and half Gilead, even to the river Jabbok, the border of the children of Ammon;

rwbs@Joshua:12:3 @ And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and to the sea of the plain, the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah: (note:)the south: or, Teman(:note)Ashdothpisgah: or, the springs of Pisgah, or, the hill

rwbs@Joshua:12:4 @ And the land of Og king of Bashan, of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

rwbs@Joshua:12:5 @ And reigned in mount Hermon, and in Salcah, and in all Bashan, to the border of the Geshurites and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, the border of Sihon king of Heshbon.

rwbs@Joshua:12:6 @ Them did Moses the servant of the LORD and the children of Israel smite: and Moses the servant of the LORD gave it a possession to the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh.

rwbs@Joshua:12:7 @ And these the kings of the country whom Joshua and the children of Israel smote on this side of Jordan on the west, from Baalgad in the valley of Lebanon even to the mount Halak, that goeth up to Seir; which Joshua gave to the tribes of Israel a possession according to their divisions;

rwbs@Joshua:12:8 @ In the mountains, and in the valleys, and in the plains, and in the springs, and in the wilderness, and in the south country; the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites:

rwbs@Joshua:12:9 @ The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which beside Bethel, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:10 @ The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:11 @ The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:12 @ The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:13 @ The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:14 @ The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:15 @ The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:16 @ The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:17 @ The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:18 @ The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one; (note:)Lasharon: or, Sharon(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:12:19 @ The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:20 @ The king of Shimronmeron, one; the king of Achshaph, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:21 @ The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:22 @ The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:23 @ The king of Dor in the heights of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;

rwbs@Joshua:12:24 @ The king of Tirzah, one: all the kings thirty and one.

rwbs@Joshua:13:1 @ Now Joshua was old advanced in years; and the LORD said to him, Thou art old advanced in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. (note:)to…: Hebrews. to possess it(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:13:2 @ This the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the Philistines, and all Geshuri,

rwbs@Joshua:13:3 @ From Sihor, which before Egypt, even to the borders of Ekron northward, is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites:

rwbs@Joshua:13:4 @ From the south, all the land of the Canaanites, and Mearah that beside the Sidonians, to Aphek, to the borders of the Amorites: (note:)Mearah: or, the cave(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:13:5 @ And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising, from Baalgad under mount Hermon to the entrance into Hamath.

rwbs@Joshua:13:6 @ And the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephothmaim, all the Sidonians, them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only divide thou it by lot to the Israelites for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee.

rwbs@Joshua:13:7 @ Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance to the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

rwbs@Joshua:13:8 @ With whom the Reubenites and the Gadites have received their inheritance, which Moses gave them, beyond Jordan eastward, as Moses the servant of the LORD gave them;

rwbs@Joshua:13:9 @ From Aroer, that upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba to Dibon;

rwbs@Joshua:13:10 @ And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, to the border of the children of Ammon;

rwbs@Joshua:13:11 @ And Gilead, and the border of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all mount Hermon, and all Bashan to Salcah;

rwbs@Joshua:13:12 @ All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, who reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out.

rwbs@Joshua:13:13 @ Nevertheless the children of Israel drove not out the Geshurites, nor the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the Maachathites dwell among the Israelites until this day.

rwbs@Joshua:13:14 @ Only to the tribe of Levi he gave no inheritance; the sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire their inheritance, as he said to them.

rwbs@Joshua:13:15 @ And Moses gave to the tribe of the children of Reuben according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:13:16 @ And their land was from Aroer, that on the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that in the midst of the river, and all the plain by Medeba;

rwbs@Joshua:13:17 @ Heshbon, and all its cities that in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon, (note:)Bamothbaal…: or, the high places of Baal, and house of Baalmeon(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:13:19 @ And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zarethshahar in the mount of the valley,

rwbs@Joshua:13:20 @ And Bethpeor, and Ashdothpisgah, and Bethjeshimoth, (note:)Ashdothpisgah: or, springs of Pisgah, or, the hill(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:13:21 @ And all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses smote with the princes of Midian, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, chiefs of Sihon, dwelling in the country.

rwbs@Joshua:13:22 @ Balaam also the son of Beor, the soothsayer, did the children of Israel slay with the sword among them that were slain by them. (note:)soothsayer: or, diviner(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:13:23 @ And the border of the children of Reuben was Jordan, and its border. This the inheritance of the children of Reuben after their families, the cities and their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:13:24 @ And Moses gave to the tribe of Gad, to the children of Gad according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:13:25 @ And their land was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, to Aroer that before Rabbah;

rwbs@Joshua:13:26 @ And from Heshbon to Ramathmizpeh, and Betonim; and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir;

rwbs@Joshua:13:27 @ And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and border, to the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side of Jordan eastward.

rwbs@Joshua:13:28 @ This the inheritance of the children of Gad after their families, the cities, and their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:13:29 @ And Moses gave to the half tribe of Manasseh: and was of the half tribe of the children of Manasseh by their families.

rwbs@Joshua:13:30 @ And their land was from Mahanaim, all Bashan, all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair, which in Bashan, sixty cities:

rwbs@Joshua:13:31 @ And half Gilead, and Ashtaroth, and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan, to the children of Machir the son of Manasseh, to the one half of the children of Machir by their families.

rwbs@Joshua:13:32 @ These which Moses distributed for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side of Jordan, by Jericho, eastward.

rwbs@Joshua:13:33 @ But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave not inheritance: the LORD God of Israel their inheritance, as he said to them.

rwbs@Joshua:14:1 @ And these which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance to them.

rwbs@Joshua:14:2 @ By lot their inheritance, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses, for the nine tribes, and the half tribe.

rwbs@Joshua:14:3 @ For Moses had given the inheritance of two tribes and an half tribe on the other side of Jordan: but to the Levites he gave no inheritance among them.

rwbs@Joshua:14:4 @ For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part to the Levites in the land, except cities to dwell, with their common lands for their cattle and for their substance.

rwbs@Joshua:14:5 @ As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, and they divided the land.

rwbs@Joshua:14:6 @ Then the children of Judah came to Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said to him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said to Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.

rwbs@Joshua:14:7 @ Forty years old I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadeshbarnea to spy the land; and I brought him word again as in my heart.

rwbs@Joshua:14:8 @ Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

rwbs@Joshua:14:9 @ And Moses swore on that day, saying, Surely the land on which thy feet have trodden shall be thy inheritance, and thy children’s for ever, because thou hast wholly followed the LORD my God.

rwbs@Joshua:14:10 @ And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spoke this word to Moses, while Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I this day eighty and five years old. (note:)wandered: Hebrews. walked(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:14:11 @ As yet I strong this day as in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength then, even so my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in.

rwbs@Joshua:14:12 @ Now therefore give me this mountain, of which the LORD spoke in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims there, and the cities great fortified: if the LORD with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.

rwbs@Joshua:14:13 @ And Joshua blessed him, and gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

rwbs@Joshua:14:14 @ Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite to this day, because that he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:14:15 @ And the name of Hebron before Kirjatharba; a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war.

rwbs@Joshua:15:1 @ then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward the uttermost part of the south border.

rwbs@Joshua:15:2 @ And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward: (note:)bay: Hebrews. tongue(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:15:3 @ And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended on the south side to Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and turned about to Karkaa: (note:)Maalehacrabbim: or, the going up to Acrabbim(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:15:4 @ it passed toward Azmon, and went out to the river of Egypt; and the ends of that border were at the sea: this shall be your south border.

rwbs@Joshua:15:5 @ And the east border the salt sea, to the end of Jordan. And border in the north quarter from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan:

rwbs@Joshua:15:6 @ And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:

rwbs@Joshua:15:7 @ And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that before the ascent of Adummim, which on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the borders of it were at Enrogel:

rwbs@Joshua:15:8 @ And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom to the south side of the Jebusite; the same Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that before the valley of Hinnom westward, which at the end of the valley of the giants northward:

rwbs@Joshua:15:9 @ And the border extended from the top of the hill to the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border extended to Baalah, which Kirjathjearim:

rwbs@Joshua:15:10 @ And the border turned from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Jearim, which Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:

rwbs@Joshua:15:11 @ And the border went out to the side of Ekron northward: and the border extended to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out to Jabneel; and the ends of the border were at the sea.

rwbs@Joshua:15:12 @ And the west border to the great sea, and its coast. This the border of the children of Judah all around according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:15:13 @ And to Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, the city of Arba the father of Anak, which Hebron. (note:)the city…: or, Kirjatharba(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:15:14 @ And Caleb drove from there the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

rwbs@Joshua:15:15 @ And he went up from there to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before Kirjathsepher.

rwbs@Joshua:15:17 @ And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter for a wife.

rwbs@Joshua:15:18 @ And it came to pass, as she came, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she got off donkey; and Caleb said to her, What wouldest thou?

rwbs@Joshua:15:19 @ Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the lower springs.

rwbs@Joshua:15:20 @ This the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:15:21 @ And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the border of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

rwbs@Joshua:15:32 @ And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities twenty and nine, with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:15:33 @ in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,

rwbs@Joshua:15:36 @ And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages: (note:)and Gederothaim: or, or Gederothaim(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:15:38 @ And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

rwbs@Joshua:15:41 @ And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:15:42 @ Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,

rwbs@Joshua:15:44 @ And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:15:46 @ From Ekron even to the sea, all that near Ashdod, with their villages: (note:)near: Hebrews. by the place of(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:15:47 @ Ashdod with its towns and its villages, Gaza with its towns and its villages, to the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and its border:

rwbs@Joshua:15:48 @ And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

rwbs@Joshua:15:51 @ And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:15:54 @ And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:15:57 @ Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:15:59 @ And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:15:60 @ Kirjathbaal, which Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:15:61 @ In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah,

rwbs@Joshua:15:62 @ And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:15:63 @ As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem to this day.

rwbs@Joshua:16:1 @ And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, to the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel, (note:)fell: Hebrews. went forth(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:16:2 @ And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along to the borders of Archi to Ataroth,

rwbs@Joshua:16:3 @ And goeth down westward to the border of Japhleti, to the border of Bethhoron the lower, and to Gezer: and the ends of it are at the sea.

rwbs@Joshua:16:4 @ So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.

rwbs@Joshua:16:5 @ And the border of the children of Ephraim according to their families was: even the border of their inheritance on the east side was Atarothaddar, to Bethhoron the upper;

rwbs@Joshua:16:6 @ And the border went out toward the sea to Michmethah on the north side; and the border went about eastward to Taanathshiloh, and passed by it on the east to Janohah;

rwbs@Joshua:16:8 @ The border went out from Tappuah westward to the river Kanah; and the ends of it were at the sea. This the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.

rwbs@Joshua:16:9 @ And the separate cities for the children of Ephraim among the inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:16:10 @ And they did not drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites to this day, and serve at forced labour.

rwbs@Joshua:17:1 @ There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he the firstborn of Joseph;, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.

rwbs@Joshua:17:2 @ There was also for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these the male offspring of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families. (note:)Abiezer: also called, Jeezer(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:17:3 @ But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

rwbs@Joshua:17:4 @ And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father.

rwbs@Joshua:17:5 @ And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, besides the land of Gilead and Bashan, which on the other side of Jordan;

rwbs@Joshua:17:6 @ Because the daughters of Manasseh had an inheritance among his sons: and the rest of Manasseh’s sons had the land of Gilead.

rwbs@Joshua:17:7 @ And the land of Manasseh was from Asher to Michmethah, that before Shechem; and the border went along on the right hand to the inhabitants of Entappuah.

rwbs@Joshua:17:8 @ Manasseh had the land of Tappuah: but Tappuah on the border of Manasseh to the children of Ephraim;

rwbs@Joshua:17:9 @ And the border descended to the river Kanah, southward of the river: these cities of Ephraim among the cities of Manasseh: the border of Manasseh also on the north side of the river, and the ends of it were at the sea: (note:)river Kanah: or, brook of reeds(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:17:10 @ Southward Ephraim’s, and northward Manasseh’s, and the sea is his border; and they met together in Asher on the north, and in Issachar on the east.

rwbs@Joshua:17:11 @ And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Bethshean and its towns, and Ibleam and its towns, and the inhabitants of Dor and its towns, and the inhabitants of Endor and its towns, and the inhabitants of Taanach and its towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo and its towns, three countries.

rwbs@Joshua:17:12 @ Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

rwbs@Joshua:17:13 @ Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel had become strong, that they subjected the Canaanites to forced labour; but did not utterly drive them out.

rwbs@Joshua:17:14 @ And the children of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me until now?

rwbs@Joshua:17:15 @ And Joshua answered them, If thou a great people, go up to the forest, and cut down for thyself there in the land of the Perizzites and of the giants, if mount Ephraim is too small for thee. (note:)giants: or, Rephaims(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:17:16 @ And the children of Joseph said, The hill is not enough for us: and all the Canaanites that dwell in the land of the valley have chariots of iron, who of Bethshean and its towns, and who of the valley of Jezreel.

rwbs@Joshua:17:17 @ And Joshua spoke to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt not have one lot:

rwbs@Joshua:17:18 @ But the mountain shall be thine; for it a forest, and thou shalt cut it down: and the borders of it shall be thine: for thou shalt drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots, though they strong.

rwbs@Joshua:18:1 @ And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.

rwbs@Joshua:18:2 @ And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance.

rwbs@Joshua:18:3 @ And Joshua said to the children of Israel, How long ye neglect to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?

rwbs@Joshua:18:4 @ Pick out from among you three men for tribe: and I will send them, and they shall rise, and go through the land, and describe it according to the inheritance of them; and they shall come to me.

rwbs@Joshua:18:5 @ And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their land on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their land on the north.

rwbs@Joshua:18:6 @ Ye shall therefore describe the land seven parts, and bring here to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.

rwbs@Joshua:18:7 @ But the Levites have no part among you; for the priesthood of the LORD their inheritance: and Gad, and Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh, have received their inheritance beyond Jordan on the east, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave them.

rwbs@Joshua:18:8 @ And the men arose, and departed: and Joshua charged them that went to describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it, and come again to me, that I may here cast lots for you before the LORD in Shiloh.

rwbs@Joshua:18:9 @ And the men went and passed through the land, and described it by cities in seven parts in a book, and came to Joshua to the host at Shiloh.

rwbs@Joshua:18:10 @ And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there Joshua divided the land to the children of Israel according to their divisions.

rwbs@Joshua:18:11 @ And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came up according to their families: and the land of their lot came forth between the children of Judah and the children of Joseph.

rwbs@Joshua:18:12 @ And their border on the north side was from Jordan; and the border went up to the side of Jericho on the north side, and went up through the mountains westward; and the ends of it were at the wilderness of Bethaven.

rwbs@Joshua:18:13 @ And the border went over from there toward Luz, to the side of Luz, which Bethel, southward; and the border descended to Atarothadar, near the hill that on the south side of the lower Bethhoron.

rwbs@Joshua:18:14 @ And the border extended, and went around the corner of the sea southward, from the hill that before Bethhoron southward; and the ends of it were at Kirjathbaal, which Kirjathjearim, a city of the children of Judah: this the west quarter.

rwbs@Joshua:18:15 @ And the south quarter from the end of Kirjathjearim, and the border went out on the west, and went out to the well of waters of Nephtoah:

rwbs@Joshua:18:16 @ And the border came down to the end of the mountain that before the valley of the son of Hinnom, which in the valley of the giants on the north, and descended to the valley of Hinnom, to the side of Jebusi on the south, and descended to Enrogel,

rwbs@Joshua:18:17 @ And extended from the north, and went forth to Enshemesh, and went forth toward Geliloth, which opposite the ascent of Adummim, and descended to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben,

rwbs@Joshua:18:18 @ And passed along toward the side opposite Arabah northward, and went down to Arabah: (note:)Arabah: or, the plain(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:18:19 @ And the border passed along to the side of Bethhoglah northward: and the ends of the border were at the north bay of the salt sea at the south end of Jordan: this the south border. (note:)bay: Hebrews. tongue(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:18:20 @ And Jordan was the border of it on the east side. This the inheritance of the children of Benjamin, by its borders all around, according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:18:21 @ Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Bethhoglah, and the valley of Keziz,

rwbs@Joshua:18:22 @ And Betharabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel,

rwbs@Joshua:18:24 @ And Chepharhaammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:18:28 @ And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which Jerusalem, Gibeath, Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:19:1 @ And the second lot came forth to Simeon, for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.

rwbs@Joshua:19:2 @ And they had in their inheritance Beersheba, and Sheba, and Moladah,

rwbs@Joshua:19:6 @ And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:19:7 @ Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages:

rwbs@Joshua:19:8 @ And all the villages that around these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:19:9 @ Out of the portion of the children of Judah the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them.

rwbs@Joshua:19:10 @ And the third lot came up for the children of Zebulun according to their families: and the border of their inheritance was to Sarid:

rwbs@Joshua:19:11 @ And their border went up toward the sea, and Maralah, and reached to Dabbasheth, and reached to the river that before Jokneam;

rwbs@Joshua:19:12 @ And turned from Sarid eastward toward the sunrising to the border of Chislothtabor, and then goeth out to Daberath, and goeth up to Japhia,

rwbs@Joshua:19:13 @ And from there passeth along on the east to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goeth out to Remmonmethoar to Neah; (note:)methoar: or, which is drawn(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:19:14 @ And the border went around it on the north side to Hannathon: and the ends of it are in the valley of Jiphthahel:

rwbs@Joshua:19:15 @ And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:16 @ This the inheritance of the children of Zebulun according to their families, these cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:17 @ the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:19:18 @ And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem,

rwbs@Joshua:19:22 @ And the border reacheth to Tabor, and Shahazimah, and Bethshemesh; and the ends of their border were at Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:23 @ This the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:24 @ And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:19:25 @ And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,

rwbs@Joshua:19:27 @ And turneth toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,

rwbs@Joshua:19:29 @ And the border turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the border turneth to Hosah; and the ends of it are at the sea from the border to Achzib: (note:)Tyre: Hebrews. Tzor(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:19:30 @ Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob: twenty and two cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:31 @ This the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families, these cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:32 @ The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, for the children of Naphtali according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:19:33 @ And their land was from Heleph, from Allon to Zaanannim, and Adami, Nekeb, and Jabneel, to Lakum; and its ends were at Jordan:

rwbs@Joshua:19:34 @ And the border turneth westward to Aznothtabor, and goeth out from there to Hukkok, and reacheth to Zebulun on the south side, and reacheth to Asher on the west side, and to Judah upon Jordan toward the sunrising.

rwbs@Joshua:19:35 @ And the fortified cities Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,

rwbs@Joshua:19:38 @ And Iron, and Migdalel, Horem, and Bethanath, and Bethshemesh; nineteen cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:39 @ This the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naphtali according to their families, the cities and their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:40 @ the seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families.

rwbs@Joshua:19:41 @ And the land of their inheritance was Zorah, and Eshtaol, and Irshemesh,

rwbs@Joshua:19:46 @ And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border opposite Japho. (note:)before: or, over against(:note)Japho: or, Joppa

rwbs@Joshua:19:47 @ And the border of the children of Dan went out for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt in it, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.

rwbs@Joshua:19:48 @ This the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families, these cities with their villages.

rwbs@Joshua:19:49 @ When they had finished dividing the land for inheritance by their borders, the children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun among them:

rwbs@Joshua:19:50 @ According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, Timnathserah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt in it.

rwbs@Joshua:19:51 @ These the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, divided for an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of dividing the country.

rwbs@Joshua:20:1 @ The LORD also spoke to Joshua, saying,

rwbs@Joshua:20:2 @ Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint for you cities of refuge, of which I spoke to you by the hand of Moses:

rwbs@Joshua:20:3 @ That the slayer that killeth person unintentionally unknowingly may flee there: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.

rwbs@Joshua:20:4 @ And when he that doth flee to one of those cities shall stand at the entrance of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city to them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them.

rwbs@Joshua:20:5 @ And if the avenger of blood shall pursue him, then they shall not deliver the slayer into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unknowingly, and had not hated him in times past.

rwbs@Joshua:20:6 @ And he shall dwell in that city, until he shall stand before the congregation for judgment, until the death of the high priest that shall be in those days: then shall the slayer return, and come to his own city, and to his own house, to the city from which he fled.

rwbs@Joshua:20:7 @ And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which Hebron, in the mountain of Judah. (note:)appointed: Hebrews. sanctified(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:20:8 @ And on the other side of Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness upon the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh.

rwbs@Joshua:20:9 @ These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger sojourning among them, that whoever should kill person unintentionally might flee there, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.

rwbs@Joshua:21:1 @ Then came near the heads of the fathers of the Levites to Eleazar the priest, and to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel;

rwbs@Joshua:21:2 @ And they spoke to them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, saying, The LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to give us cities to dwell in, with their common lands for our cattle.

rwbs@Joshua:21:3 @ And the children of Israel gave to the Levites out of their inheritance, at the commandment of the LORD, these cities and their common lands.

rwbs@Joshua:21:4 @ And the lot came out for the families of the Kohathites: and the children of Aaron the priest, of the Levites, had by lot out of the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of Simeon, and out of the tribe of Benjamin, thirteen cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:5 @ And the rest of the children of Kohath by lot out of the families of the tribe of Ephraim, and out of the tribe of Dan, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, ten cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:6 @ And the children of Gershon by lot out of the families of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:7 @ The children of Merari by their families out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:8 @ And the children of Israel gave by lot to the Levites these cities with their common lands, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Joshua:21:9 @ And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, these cities which are mentioned by name, (note:)mentioned: Hebrews. called(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:21:10 @ Which the children of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, of the children of Levi, had: for theirs was the first lot.

rwbs@Joshua:21:11 @ And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which Hebron, in the hill of Judah, with its common lands around it. (note:)the city…: or, Kirjatharba(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:21:12 @ But the fields of the city, and its villages, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for his possession.

rwbs@Joshua:21:13 @ Thus they gave to the children of Aaron the priest Hebron with its common lands, a city of refuge for the slayer; and Libnah with its common lands,

rwbs@Joshua:21:17 @ And out of the tribe of Benjamin, Gibeon with its common lands, Geba with its common lands, (note:)Geba: also called, Gaba(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:21:19 @ All the cities of the children of Aaron, the priests, thirteen cities with their common lands.

rwbs@Joshua:21:20 @ And the families of the children of Kohath, the Levites who remained of the children of Kohath, even they had the cities of their lot out of the tribe of Ephraim.

rwbs@Joshua:21:21 @ For they gave them Shechem with its common lands in mount Ephraim, a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with its common lands,

rwbs@Joshua:21:23 @ And out of the tribe of Dan, Eltekeh with its common lands, Gibbethon with its common lands,

rwbs@Joshua:21:25 @ And out of the half tribe of Manasseh, Tanach with its common lands, and Gathrimmon with its common lands; two cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:26 @ All the cities ten with their common lands for the families of the children of Kohath that remained.

rwbs@Joshua:21:27 @ And to the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out of the half tribe of Manasseh Golan in Bashan with its common lands, a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beeshterah with its common lands; two cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:28 @ And out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishon with its common lands, Dabareh with its common lands,

rwbs@Joshua:21:30 @ And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal with its common lands, Abdon with its common lands,

rwbs@Joshua:21:32 @ And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its common lands, a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammothdor with its common lands, and Kartan with its common lands; three cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:33 @ All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families thirteen cities with their common lands.

rwbs@Joshua:21:34 @ And to the families of the children of Merari, the rest of the Levites, out of the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with its common lands, and Kartah with its common lands,

rwbs@Joshua:21:36 @ And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with its common lands, and Jahazah with its common lands,

rwbs@Joshua:21:38 @ And out of the tribe of Gad, Ramoth in Gilead with its common lands, a city of refuge for the slayer; and Mahanaim with its common lands,

rwbs@Joshua:21:40 @ So all the cities for the children of Merari by their families, which were remaining of the families of the Levites, were their lot twelve cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:41 @ All the cities of the Levites within the possession of the children of Israel forty and eight cities with their common lands.

rwbs@Joshua:21:42 @ These cities were every one with their common lands surrounding them: thus all these cities.

rwbs@Joshua:21:43 @ And the LORD gave to Israel all the land which he swore to give to their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt in it.

rwbs@Joshua:21:44 @ And the LORD gave them rest on all sides, according to all that he swore to their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.

rwbs@Joshua:21:45 @ There failed nothing of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel; all came to pass.

rwbs@Joshua:22:1 @ Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

rwbs@Joshua:22:2 @ And said to them, Ye have kept all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you:

rwbs@Joshua:22:3 @ Ye have not left your brethren these many days to this day, but have kept the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God.

rwbs@Joshua:22:4 @ And now the LORD your God hath given rest to your brethren, as he promised them: therefore now return ye, and go to your tents, to the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side of Jordan.

rwbs@Joshua:22:5 @ But take diligent heed to perform the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to hold fast to him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.

rwbs@Joshua:22:6 @ So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went to their tents.

rwbs@Joshua:22:7 @ Now to the half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given in Bashan: but to their half gave Joshua among their brethren on this side of Jordan westward. And when Joshua sent them away also to their tents, then he blessed them,

rwbs@Joshua:22:8 @ And he spoke to them, saying, Return with much riches to your tents, and with very many cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.

rwbs@Joshua:22:9 @ And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which in the land of Canaan, to go to the country of Gilead, to the land of their possession, of which they had taken possession, according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Joshua:22:10 @ And when they came to the borders of Jordan, that in the land of Canaan, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh built there an altar by Jordan, a great altar in appearance.

rwbs@Joshua:22:11 @ And the children of Israel heard it said, Behold, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh have built an altar at the border of the land of Canaan, in the borders of Jordan, on the side belonging to the children of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:22:12 @ And when the children of Israel heard, the whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shiloh, to go up to war against them.

rwbs@Joshua:22:13 @ And the children of Israel sent to the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest,

rwbs@Joshua:22:14 @ And with him ten princes, of each chief house a prince throughout all the tribes of Israel; and each one an head of the house of their fathers among the thousands of Israel. (note:)chief…: Hebrews. house of the father(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:22:15 @ And they came to the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, to the land of Gilead, and they spoke with them, saying,

rwbs@Joshua:22:16 @ Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have built you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?

rwbs@Joshua:22:17 @ the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD,

rwbs@Joshua:22:18 @ But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? and it will be, ye rebel to day against the LORD, that to morrow he will be angry with the whole congregation of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:22:19 @ However, if the land of your possession unclean, pass ye over to the land of the possession of the LORD, in which the LORD’S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar besides the altar of the LORD our God.

rwbs@Joshua:22:20 @ Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fall on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.

rwbs@Joshua:22:21 @ Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said to the heads of the thousands of Israel,

rwbs@Joshua:22:22 @ The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)

rwbs@Joshua:22:23 @ That we have built us an altar to turn from following the LORD, or if to offer on it burnt offering or meat offering, or if to offer peace offerings on it, let the LORD himself require;

rwbs@Joshua:22:24 @ And if we have not done it for fear of thing, saying, In time to come your children may speak to our children, saying, What have ye to do with the LORD God of Israel? (note:)In time…: Hebrews. To morrow(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:22:25 @ For the LORD hath made Jordan a border between us and you, ye children of Reuben and children of Gad; ye have no part in the LORD: so shall your children make our children cease from fearing the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:22:26 @ Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:

rwbs@Joshua:22:27 @ But it a witness between us, and you, and our generations after us, that we may do the service of the LORD before him with our burnt offerings, and with our sacrifices, and with our peace offerings; that your children may not say to our children in time to come, Ye have no part in the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:22:28 @ Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they shall say to us or to our generations in time to come, that we may say, Behold the pattern of the altar of the LORD, which our fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices; but it a witness between us and you.

rwbs@Joshua:22:29 @ Far be it from us that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, besides the altar of the LORD our God that before his tabernacle.

rwbs@Joshua:22:30 @ And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel who with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spoke, it pleased them. (note:)pleased…: Hebrews. was good in their eyes(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:22:31 @ And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said to the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD. (note:)now: Hebrews. then(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:22:32 @ And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, and the princes, returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, from the land of Gilead, to the land of Canaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again.

rwbs@Joshua:22:33 @ And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against them in battle, to destroy the land in which the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt.

rwbs@Joshua:22:34 @ And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar: for it a witness between us that the LORD God. (note:)Ed: that is, A witness(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:23:1 @ And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies on all sides, that Joshua became old advanced in years. (note:)stricken…: Hebrews. come into days(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:23:2 @ And Joshua called for all Israel, for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said to them, I am old advanced in years:

rwbs@Joshua:23:3 @ And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done to all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God he that hath fought for you.

rwbs@Joshua:23:4 @ Behold, I have divided to you by lot these nations that remain, to be an inheritance for your tribes, from Jordan, with all the nations that I have cut off, even to the great sea westward. (note:)westward: Hebrews. at the sunset(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:23:5 @ And the LORD your God, he shall drive them out from before you, and drive them from your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the LORD your God hath promised to you.

rwbs@Joshua:23:6 @ Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside from it the right hand or the left;

rwbs@Joshua:23:7 @ That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves to them:

rwbs@Joshua:23:8 @ But hold fast to the LORD your God, as ye have done to this day. (note:)But cleave…: or, For if ye will cleave, etc(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:23:9 @ For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but you, no man hath been able to stand before you to this day. (note:)For the LORD…: or, Then the LORD will drive(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:23:10 @ One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.

rwbs@Joshua:23:11 @ Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God. (note:)yourselves: Hebrews. your souls(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:23:12 @ Else if ye do in any way go back, and follow after the remnant of these nations, these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and associate with them, and they with you:

rwbs@Joshua:23:13 @ Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps to you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

rwbs@Joshua:23:14 @ And, behold, this day I going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spoke concerning you; all are come to pass to you, not one thing hath failed of it.

rwbs@Joshua:23:15 @ Therefore it shall come to pass, as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he hath destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

rwbs@Joshua:23:16 @ When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given to you.

rwbs@Joshua:24:1 @ And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God.

rwbs@Joshua:24:2 @ And Joshua said to all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the river of old, Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nahor: and they served other gods.

rwbs@Joshua:24:3 @ And I took your father Abraham from the other side of the river, and led him throughout all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his seed, and gave him Isaac.

rwbs@Joshua:24:5 @ I sent Moses also and Aaron, and I plagued Egypt, according to that which I did among them: and afterward I brought you out.

rwbs@Joshua:24:6 @ And I brought your fathers out of Egypt: and ye came to the sea; and the Egyptians pursued after your fathers with chariots and horsemen to the Red sea.

rwbs@Joshua:24:7 @ And when they cried to the LORD, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a long season.

rwbs@Joshua:24:8 @ And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, who dwelt on the other side of Jordan; and they fought with you: and I gave them into your hand, that ye might possess their land; and I destroyed them from before you.

rwbs@Joshua:24:9 @ Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:

rwbs@Joshua:24:10 @ But I would not hearken to Balaam; therefore he blessed you still: so I delivered you out of his hand.

rwbs@Joshua:24:11 @ And ye went over Jordan, and came to Jericho: and the men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I delivered them into your hand.

rwbs@Joshua:24:12 @ And I sent the hornet before you, which drove them out from before you, the two kings of the Amorites; not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.

rwbs@Joshua:24:13 @ And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.

rwbs@Joshua:24:14 @ Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the river, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:24:15 @ And if it seemeth evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that on the other side of the river, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:24:16 @ And the people answered and said, Be it far from us that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;

rwbs@Joshua:24:17 @ For the LORD our God, he that brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and who did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way in which we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:

rwbs@Joshua:24:18 @ And the LORD drove out from before us all the people, even the Amorites who dwelt in the land: will we also serve the LORD; for he our God.

rwbs@Joshua:24:19 @ And Joshua said to the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he an holy God; he a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. (note:)holy God: Hebrews. holy Gods(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:24:20 @ If ye forsake the LORD, and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm, and consume you, after that he hath done you good.

rwbs@Joshua:24:21 @ And the people said to Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:24:22 @ And Joshua said to the people, Ye witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, witnesses.

rwbs@Joshua:24:23 @ Now therefore put away,, the foreign gods which among you, and incline your heart to the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@Joshua:24:24 @ And the people said to Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.

rwbs@Joshua:24:25 @ So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and set them a statute and an ordinance in Shechem.

rwbs@Joshua:24:26 @ And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God, and took a great stone, and set it up there under an oak, that by the sanctuary of the LORD.

rwbs@Joshua:24:27 @ And Joshua said to all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness to us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spoke to us: it shall be therefore a witness to you, lest ye deny your God.

rwbs@Joshua:24:28 @ So Joshua let the people depart, every man to his inheritance.

rwbs@Joshua:24:29 @ And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, an hundred and ten years old.

rwbs@Joshua:24:30 @ And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathserah, which in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash.

rwbs@Joshua:24:31 @ And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, and who had known all the works of the LORD, that he had done for Israel. (note:)overlived…: Hebrews. prolonged their days after Joshua(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:24:32 @ And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought out of Egypt, they buried in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph. (note:)pieces…: or, lambs(:note)

rwbs@Joshua:24:33 @ And Eleazar the son of Aaron died; and they buried him in a hill Phinehas his son, which was given him in mount Ephraim.

rwbs@Judges:1:1 @ Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them?

rwbs@Judges:1:2 @ And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.

rwbs@Judges:1:3 @ And Judah said to Simeon his brother, Come up with me into my lot, that we may fight against the Canaanites; and I likewise will go with thee into thy lot. So Simeon went with him.

rwbs@Judges:1:4 @ And Judah went up; and the LORD delivered the Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hand: and they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men.

rwbs@Judges:1:5 @ And they found Adonibezek in Bezek: and they fought against him, and they slew the Canaanites and the Perizzites.

rwbs@Judges:1:6 @ But Adonibezek fled; and they pursued him, and caught him, and cut off his thumbs and his great toes.

rwbs@Judges:1:7 @ And Adonibezek said, seventy kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered under my table: as I have done, so God hath repaid me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. (note:)their thumbs…: Hebrews. the thumbs of their hands and of their feet(:note)gathered: or, gleaned

rwbs@Judges:1:8 @ Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire.

rwbs@Judges:1:9 @ And afterward the children of Judah went down to fight against the Canaanites, that dwelt on the mountain, and in the south, and in the valley. (note:)valley: or, low country(:note)

rwbs@Judges:1:10 @ And Judah went against the Canaanites that dwelt in Hebron: (now the name of Hebron before Kirjatharba:) and they slew Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai.

rwbs@Judges:1:11 @ And from there he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before Kirjathsepher:

rwbs@Judges:1:13 @ And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter for a wife.

rwbs@Judges:1:14 @ And it came to pass, when she came, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she got off donkey; and Caleb said to her, What wilt thou?

rwbs@Judges:1:15 @ And she said to him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the lower springs.

rwbs@Judges:1:16 @ And the children of the Kenite, Moses’ father in law, went up out of the city of palm trees with the children of Judah into the wilderness of Judah, which in the south of Arad; and they went and dwelt among the people.

rwbs@Judges:1:17 @ And Judah went with Simeon his brother, and they slew the Canaanites that inhabited Zephath, and utterly destroyed it. And the name of the city was called Hormah.

rwbs@Judges:1:19 @ And the LORD was with Judah; and he drove out the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. (note:)drave…: or, possessed the mountain(:note)

rwbs@Judges:1:20 @ And they gave Hebron to Caleb, as Moses said: and he drove out from there the three sons of Anak.

rwbs@Judges:1:21 @ And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem to this day.

rwbs@Judges:1:22 @ And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD with them.

rwbs@Judges:1:23 @ And the house of Joseph sent to spy out Bethel. (Now the name of the city before Luz.)

rwbs@Judges:1:24 @ And the spies saw a man coming out of the city, and they said to him, Show us, we pray thee, the entrance into the city, and we will show thee mercy.

rwbs@Judges:1:25 @ And when he showed them the entrance into the city, they smote the city with the edge of the sword; but they let go the man and all his family.

rwbs@Judges:1:26 @ And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called the name of it Luz: which its name to this day.

rwbs@Judges:1:27 @ Neither did Manasseh drive out Bethshean and its towns, nor Taanach and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and its towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

rwbs@Judges:1:28 @ And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they subjected the Canaanites to forced labour, and did not utterly drive them out.

rwbs@Judges:1:29 @ Neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer; but the Canaanites dwelt in Gezer among them.

rwbs@Judges:1:30 @ Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became forced labourers.

rwbs@Judges:1:31 @ Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

rwbs@Judges:1:32 @ But the Asherites dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: for they did not drive them out.

rwbs@Judges:1:33 @ Neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabitants of Bethshemesh, nor the inhabitants of Bethanath; but he dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: nevertheless the inhabitants of Bethshemesh and of Bethanath became forced labourers to them.

rwbs@Judges:1:34 @ And the Amorites forced the children of Dan to the mountain: for they would not allow them to come down to the valley:

rwbs@Judges:1:35 @ But the Amorites would dwell in mount Heres in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim: yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so that they became forced labourers. (note:)prevailed: Hebrews. was heavy(:note)

rwbs@Judges:1:36 @ And the border of the Amorites from the ascent to Akrabbim, from the rock, and upward. (note:)the going…: or, Maalehacrabbim(:note)

rwbs@Judges:2:1 @ And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to depart from Egypt, and have brought you to the land which I swore to your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. (note:)angel: or, messenger(:note)

rwbs@Judges:2:2 @ And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this?

rwbs@Judges:2:3 @ Therefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare to you.

rwbs@Judges:2:4 @ And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spoke these words to all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept.

rwbs@Judges:2:5 @ And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there to the LORD. (note:)Bochim: that is, Weepers(:note)

rwbs@Judges:2:6 @ And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man to his inheritance to possess the land.

rwbs@Judges:2:7 @ And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the LORD, that he did for Israel. (note:)outlived: Hebrews. prolonged days after(:note)

rwbs@Judges:2:8 @ And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, an hundred and ten years old.

rwbs@Judges:2:9 @ And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathheres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash. (note:)Timnathheres: also called, Timnathserah(:note)

rwbs@Judges:2:10 @ And also all that generation were gathered to their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.

rwbs@Judges:2:11 @ And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:

rwbs@Judges:2:12 @ And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that around them, and bowed themselves to them, and provoked the LORD to anger.

rwbs@Judges:2:13 @ And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.

rwbs@Judges:2:14 @ And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies around, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.

rwbs@Judges:2:15 @ Wherever they went out, the hand of the LORD was against them for evil, as the LORD had said, and as the LORD had sworn to them: and they were greatly distressed.

rwbs@Judges:2:16 @ Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, who delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. (note:)delivered: Hebrews. saved(:note)

rwbs@Judges:2:17 @ And yet they would not hearken to their judges, but they played the harlot with other gods, and bowed themselves to them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; they did not so.

rwbs@Judges:2:18 @ And when the LORD raised up judges for them, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for the LORD repented because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and burdened them.

rwbs@Judges:2:19 @ And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, they returned, and corrupted more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down to them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. (note:)corrupted…: or, were corrupt(:note)ceased…: Hebrews. let nothing fall of their

rwbs@Judges:2:20 @ And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened to my voice;

rwbs@Judges:2:21 @ I also will not henceforth drive out from before them any of the nations which Joshua left when he died:

rwbs@Judges:2:22 @ That through them I may test Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk in it, as their fathers kept, or not.

rwbs@Judges:2:23 @ Therefore the LORD left those nations, without driving them out speedily; neither did he deliver them into the hand of Joshua. (note:)left: or, suffered(:note)

rwbs@Judges:3:1 @ Now these the nations which the LORD left, to test Israel by them, as many as had not known all the wars of Canaan;

rwbs@Judges:3:2 @ Only that the generations of the children of Israel might know, to teach them war, at the least such as before knew nothing of it;

rwbs@Judges:3:3 @, five lords of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hivites that dwelt on mount Lebanon, from mount Baalhermon to the entrance of Hamath.

rwbs@Judges:3:4 @ And they were to test Israel by them, to know whether they would hearken to the commandments of the LORD, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@Judges:3:5 @ And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites, Hittites, and Amorites, and Perizzites, and Hivites, and Jebusites:

rwbs@Judges:3:6 @ And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons, and served their gods.

rwbs@Judges:3:7 @ And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgot the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.

rwbs@Judges:3:8 @ Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushanrishathaim eight years. (note:)Mesopotamia: Hebrews. Aramnaharaim(:note)

rwbs@Judges:3:9 @ And when the children of Israel cried to the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother. (note:)deliverer: Hebrews. saviour(:note)

rwbs@Judges:3:10 @ And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim. (note:)came: Hebrews. was(:note)Mesopotamia: Heb. Aram

rwbs@Judges:3:11 @ And the land had rest forty years. And Othniel the son of Kenaz died.

rwbs@Judges:3:12 @ And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.

rwbs@Judges:3:13 @ And he gathered to him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

rwbs@Judges:3:14 @ So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.

rwbs@Judges:3:15 @ But when the children of Israel cried to the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent tribute to Eglon king of Moab. (note:)a Benjamite: or, the son of Jemini(:note)lefthanded: Hebrews. shut of his right hand

rwbs@Judges:3:17 @ And he brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon a very fat man.

rwbs@Judges:3:18 @ And when he had finished offering the tribute, he sent away the people that bore the tribute.

rwbs@Judges:3:19 @ But he himself turned back at the quarries that by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand to thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him. (note:)quarries: or, graven images(:note)

rwbs@Judges:3:20 @ And Ehud came to him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God to thee. And he arose from seat. (note:)a summer…: Hebrews. a parlour of cooling(:note)

rwbs@Judges:3:21 @ And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:

rwbs@Judges:3:22 @ And the handle also entered after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that he could not draw the dagger out of his belly; and the dirt came out. (note:)the dirt…: or, it came out at the buttocks(:note)

rwbs@Judges:3:23 @ Then Ehud went forth through the porch, and shut the doors of the parlour upon him, and locked them.

rwbs@Judges:3:24 @ When he had gone out, his servants came; and when they saw that, behold, the doors of the parlour locked, they said, Surely he covereth his feet in his summer chamber. (note:)covereth…: or, doeth his easement(:note)

rwbs@Judges:3:25 @ And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he opened not the doors of the parlour; therefore they took a key, and opened: and, behold, their lord lay dead on the earth.

rwbs@Judges:3:26 @ And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped to Seirath.

rwbs@Judges:3:27 @ And it came to pass, when he had come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them.

rwbs@Judges:3:28 @ And he said to them, Follow me: for the LORD hath delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand. And they went down after him, and took the fords of Jordan toward Moab, and permitted not a man to pass over.

rwbs@Judges:3:29 @ And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all stout, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man. (note:)lusty: Hebrews. fat(:note)

rwbs@Judges:3:30 @ So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest eighty years.

rwbs@Judges:3:31 @ And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel.

rwbs@Judges:4:1 @ And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, after Ehud was dead.

rwbs@Judges:4:2 @ And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host Sisera, who dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles.

rwbs@Judges:4:3 @ And the children of Israel cried to the LORD: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel.

rwbs@Judges:4:4 @ And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

rwbs@Judges:4:5 @ And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.

rwbs@Judges:4:6 @ And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedeshnaphtali, and said to him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded,, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun?

rwbs@Judges:4:7 @ And I will draw to thee to the river Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thy hand.

rwbs@Judges:4:8 @ And Barak said to her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, I will not go.

rwbs@Judges:4:9 @ And she said, I will surely go with thee: however the journey that thou takest shall not be for thy honour; for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.

rwbs@Judges:4:11 @ Now Heber the Kenite, of the children of Hobab the father in law of Moses, had separated himself from the Kenites, and pitched his tent to the plain of Zaanaim, which by Kedesh.

rwbs@Judges:4:12 @ And they showed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam had gone up to mount Tabor.

rwbs@Judges:4:13 @ And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles to the river of Kishon. (note:)together: Hebrews. by cry, or, proclamation(:note)

rwbs@Judges:4:14 @ And Deborah said to Barak, Arise; for this the day when the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thy hand: hath not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.

rwbs@Judges:4:15 @ And the LORD destroyed Sisera, and all chariots, and all host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera came down from chariot, and fled away on his feet.

rwbs@Judges:4:16 @ But Barak pursued the chariots, and the host, to Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword; there was not a man left. (note:)a man: Hebrews. unto one(:note)

rwbs@Judges:4:17 @ However Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.

rwbs@Judges:4:18 @ And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said to him, Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not. And when he had turned in to her into the tent, she covered him with a mantle. (note:)mantle: or, rug, or, blanket(:note)

rwbs@Judges:4:19 @ And he said to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink; for I am thirsty. And she opened a bottle of milk, and gave him a drink, and covered him.

rwbs@Judges:4:20 @ Again he said to her, Stand in the door of the tent, and it shall be, when any man doth come and enquire of thee, and say, Is there any man here? that thou shalt say, No.

rwbs@Judges:4:21 @ Then Jael Heber’s wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly to him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died. (note:)and took: Hebrews. and put(:note)

rwbs@Judges:4:22 @ And, behold, as Barak pursued Sisera, Jael came out to meet him, and said to him, Come, and I will show thee the man whom thou seekest. And when he came into her, behold, Sisera lay dead, and the nail in his temples.

rwbs@Judges:4:23 @ So God subdued on that day Jabin the king of Canaan before the children of Israel.

rwbs@Judges:4:24 @ And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. (note:)prospered…: Hebrews. going went and was hard(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:1 @ Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

rwbs@Judges:5:2 @ Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.

rwbs@Judges:5:3 @ Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, I, will sing to the LORD; I will sing to the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@Judges:5:4 @ LORD, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou didst march out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens poured, the clouds also poured water.

rwbs@Judges:5:5 @ The mountains melted from before the LORD, that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel. (note:)melted: Hebrews. flowed(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:6 @ In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. (note:)travellers: Hebrews. walkers of paths(:note)byways: Heb. crooked ways

rwbs@Judges:5:7 @ the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.

rwbs@Judges:5:8 @ They chose new gods; then war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?

rwbs@Judges:5:9 @ My heart toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.

rwbs@Judges:5:10 @ Speak, ye that ride on white donkeys, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way. (note:)Speak: or, Meditate(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:11 @ from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, the righteous acts of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates. (note:)righteous…: Hebrews. righteousnesses(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:13 @ Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.

rwbs@Judges:5:14 @ Out of Ephraim a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer. (note:)handle: Hebrews. draw with(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:15 @ And the princes of Issachar with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben great thoughts of heart. (note:)foot: Hebrews. his feet(:note)For: or, Inthoughts: Heb. impressions

rwbs@Judges:5:16 @ Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben great searchings of heart. (note:)For: or, In(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:17 @ Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his inlets. (note:)shore: or, port(:note)breaches: or, creeks

rwbs@Judges:5:18 @ Zebulun and Naphtali a people jeoparded their lives to death in the high places of the field. (note:)jeoparded: Hebrews. exposed to reproach(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:19 @ The kings came fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.

rwbs@Judges:5:20 @ They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera. (note:)courses: Hebrews. paths(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:21 @ The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.

rwbs@Judges:5:22 @ Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones. (note:)pransings: or, tramplings, or, plungings(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:23 @ Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly its inhabitants; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.

rwbs@Judges:5:24 @ Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.

rwbs@Judges:5:26 @ She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen’s hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and struck through his temples. (note:)with…: Hebrews. she hammered(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:27 @ At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead. (note:)At: Hebrews. Between(:note)dead: Heb. destroyed

rwbs@Judges:5:28 @ The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?

rwbs@Judges:5:30 @ Have they not found? have they divided the spoil; to every man a damsel two; to Sisera a spoil of dyed garments, a spoil of dyed garments of needlework, of dyed garments of needlework on both sides, for the necks of the spoil? (note:)every…: Hebrews. the head of a man(:note)

rwbs@Judges:5:31 @ So let all thy enemies perish, O LORD: but them that love him as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.

rwbs@Judges:6:1 @ And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.

rwbs@Judges:6:2 @ And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. (note:)prevailed: Hebrews. was strong(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:3 @ And it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;

rwbs@Judges:6:4 @ And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou comest to Gaza, and left no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor donkey. (note:)sheep: or goat(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:5 @ For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they came as grasshoppers for multitude; both they and their camels were without number: and they entered into the land to destroy it.

rwbs@Judges:6:6 @ And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried to the LORD.

rwbs@Judges:6:7 @ And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried to the LORD because of the Midianites,

rwbs@Judges:6:8 @ That the LORD sent a prophet to the children of Israel, who said to them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth from the house of bondage; (note:)a prophet: Hebrews. a man a prophet(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:9 @ And I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians, and from the hand of all that oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land;

rwbs@Judges:6:10 @ And I said to you, I the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice.

rwbs@Judges:6:11 @ And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which in Ophrah, that to Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide from the Midianites. (note:)Gideon: Gr. Gedeon(:note)to hide…: Hebrews. to cause it to flee

rwbs@Judges:6:12 @ And the angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, The LORD with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

rwbs@Judges:6:13 @ And Gideon said to him, O my Lord, if the LORD is with us, why then hath all this befallen us? and where all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.

rwbs@Judges:6:14 @ And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?

rwbs@Judges:6:15 @ And he said to him, O my Lord, how shall I save Israel? behold, my family poor in Manasseh, and I the least in my father’s house. (note:)my family…: Hebrews. my thousand is the meanest(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:16 @ And the LORD said to him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.

rwbs@Judges:6:17 @ And he said to him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then show me a sign that thou talkest with me.

rwbs@Judges:6:18 @ Depart not from here, I pray thee, until I come to thee, and bring forth my present, and set before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou comest again. (note:)present: or, meat offering(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:19 @ And Gideon went in, and made ready a kid, and unleavened cakes of an ephah of flour: the flesh he put in a basket, and he put the broth in a pot, and brought out to him under the oak, and presented. (note:)a kid: Hebrews. a kid of the goats(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:20 @ And the angel of God said to him, Take the flesh and the unleavened cakes, and lay upon this rock, and pour out the broth. And he did so.

rwbs@Judges:6:21 @ Then the angel of the LORD put forth the end of the staff that in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened cakes; and there rose fire out of the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened cakes. Then the angel of the LORD departed from his sight.

rwbs@Judges:6:22 @ And when Gideon perceived that he an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

rwbs@Judges:6:23 @ And the LORD said to him, Peace to thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.

rwbs@Judges:6:24 @ Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: to this day it yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. (note:)Jehovahshalom: that is, The LORD send peace(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:25 @ And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said to him, Take thy father’s young bull, even the second bull of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that by it: (note:)even: or, and(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:26 @ And build an altar to the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bull, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down. (note:)rock: Hebrews. strong place(:note)in the ordered…: or, in an orderly manner

rwbs@Judges:6:27 @ Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD had said to him: and it was, because he feared his father’s household, and the men of the city, that he could not do by day, that he did by night.

rwbs@Judges:6:28 @ And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that by it, and the second bull was offered upon the altar built.

rwbs@Judges:6:29 @ And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.

rwbs@Judges:6:30 @ Then the men of the city said to Joash, Bring out thy son, that he may die: because he hath cast down the altar of Baal, and because he hath cut down the grove that by it.

rwbs@Judges:6:32 @ Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar. (note:)Jerubbaal: that is, Let Baal plead(:note)Jerubbesheth: that is, Let the shameful thing plead

rwbs@Judges:6:33 @ Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and encamped in the valley of Jezreel.

rwbs@Judges:6:34 @ But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was called after him. (note:)came…: Hebrews. clothed(:note)gathered: Heb. called

rwbs@Judges:6:35 @ And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was called after him: and he sent messengers to Asher, and to Zebulun, and to Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. (note:)gathered: Hebrews. called(:note)

rwbs@Judges:6:37 @ Behold, I will put a fleece of wool on the floor; if the dew shall be on the fleece only, and dry upon all the earth, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by my hand, as thou hast said.

rwbs@Judges:6:38 @ And it was so: for he rose early on the next morning, and pressed the fleece, and wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.

rwbs@Judges:6:39 @ And Gideon said to God, Let not thy anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me make a test, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.

rwbs@Judges:6:40 @ And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.

rwbs@Judges:7:1 @ Then Jerubbaal, who Gideon, and all the people that with him, rose early, and encamped beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley.

rwbs@Judges:7:2 @ And the LORD said to Gideon, The people that with thee too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, My own hand hath saved me.

rwbs@Judges:7:3 @ Now therefore, proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, Whoever fearful and afraid, let him return and depart early from mount Gilead. And there returned of the people twenty and two thousand; and there remained ten thousand.

rwbs@Judges:7:4 @ And the LORD said to Gideon, The people yet many; bring them down to the water, and I will try them for thee there: and it shall be, of whom I say to thee, This shall go with thee, the same shall go with thee; and of whomever I say to thee, This shall not go with thee, the same shall not go.

rwbs@Judges:7:5 @ So he brought down the people to the water: and the LORD said to Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink.

rwbs@Judges:7:6 @ And the number of them that lapped, their hand to their mouth, were three hundred men: but all the rest of the people bowed down upon their knees to drink water.

rwbs@Judges:7:7 @ And the LORD said to Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thy hand: and let all the people go every man to his place.

rwbs@Judges:7:8 @ So the people took provisions in their hand, and their trumpets: and he sent all Israel every man to his tent, and retained those three hundred men: and the host of Midian was beneath him in the valley.

rwbs@Judges:7:9 @ And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said to him, Arise, go down to the host; for I have delivered it into thy hand.

rwbs@Judges:7:10 @ But if thou fearest to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host:

rwbs@Judges:7:11 @ And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thy hands be strengthened to go down to the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant to the outside of the armed men that in the host. (note:)armed men: or, ranks by five(:note)

rwbs@Judges:7:12 @ And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the children of the east lay along in the valley like grasshoppers for multitude; and their camels without number, as the sand by the sea side for multitude.

rwbs@Judges:7:13 @ And when Gideon had come, behold, a man that told a dream to his friend, and said, Behold, I dreamed a dream, and, lo, a cake of barley bread rolled into the host of Midian, and came to a tent, and smote it that it fell, and overturned it, that the tent lay flat.

rwbs@Judges:7:14 @ And his friend answered and said, This nothing else except the sword of Gideon the son of Joash, a man of Israel: into his hand hath God delivered Midian, and all the host.

rwbs@Judges:7:15 @ And it was, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and its interpretation, that he worshipped, and returned to the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian. (note:)interpretation: Hebrews. breaking(:note)

rwbs@Judges:7:16 @ And he divided the three hundred men three companies, and he put a trumpet in every man’s hand, with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers. (note:)a trumpet…: Hebrews. trumpets in the hand of all of them(:note)lamps: or, firebrands, or, torches

rwbs@Judges:7:17 @ And he said to them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, it shall be, as I do, so shall ye do.

rwbs@Judges:7:18 @ When I blow with a trumpet, I and all that with me, then blow ye the trumpets also on every side of all the camp, and say, of the LORD, and of Gideon.

rwbs@Judges:7:19 @ So Gideon, and the hundred men that with him, came to the outside of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch; and they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the trumpets, and broke the pitchers that in their hands.

rwbs@Judges:7:20 @ And the three companies blew the trumpets, and broke the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to blow: and they cried, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon.

rwbs@Judges:7:21 @ And they stood every man in his place around the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled.

rwbs@Judges:7:22 @ And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man’s sword against his companion, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, to the border of Abelmeholah, to Tabbath. (note:)in: or, toward(:note)border: Hebrews. lip

rwbs@Judges:7:23 @ And the men of Israel gathered themselves together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued the Midianites.

rwbs@Judges:7:24 @ And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters to Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters to Bethbarah and Jordan.

rwbs@Judges:7:25 @ And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side of Jordan.

rwbs@Judges:8:1 @ And the men of Ephraim said to him, Why hast thou done this to us, that thou didst call us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did contend with him sharply. (note:)Why…: Hebrews. What thing is this thou hast done unto us(:note)sharply: Heb. strongly

rwbs@Judges:8:2 @ And he said to them, What have I done now in comparison of you? not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

rwbs@Judges:8:3 @ God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then, when he had said that, their anger toward him abated. (note:)anger: Hebrews. spirit(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:4 @ And Gideon came to Jordan, passed over, he, and the three hundred men that with him, faint, yet pursuing.

rwbs@Judges:8:5 @ And he said to the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread to the people that follow me; for they faint, and I am pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.

rwbs@Judges:8:6 @ And the princes of Succoth said, the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we should give bread to thy army?

rwbs@Judges:8:7 @ And Gideon said, Therefore when the LORD hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers. (note:)tear: Hebrews. thresh(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:8 @ And he went up from there to Penuel, and spoke to them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered.

rwbs@Judges:8:9 @ And he spoke also to the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.

rwbs@Judges:8:10 @ Now Zebah and Zalmunna in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword. (note:)men that…: or, every one drawing a sword(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:11 @ And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host: for the host was secure.

rwbs@Judges:8:12 @ And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and overcame all the host. (note:)discomfited: Hebrews. terrified(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:13 @ And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun,

rwbs@Judges:8:14 @ And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him: and he described for him the princes of Succoth, and its elders, seventy and seven men. (note:)described: Hebrews. writ(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:15 @ And he came to the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye upbraided me, saying, the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we should give bread to thy men weary?

rwbs@Judges:8:16 @ And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth. (note:)taught: Hebrews. made to know(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:17 @ And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.

rwbs@Judges:8:18 @ Then said he to Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou, so they; each one resembled the children of a king. (note:)resembled…: Hebrews. according to the form, etc(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:19 @ And he said, They my brethren, the sons of my mother: the LORD liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.

rwbs@Judges:8:20 @ And he said to Jether his firstborn, Arise, slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he yet a youth.

rwbs@Judges:8:21 @ Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that on their camels’ necks. (note:)ornaments: or, ornaments like the moon(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:22 @ Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.

rwbs@Judges:8:23 @ And Gideon said to them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.

rwbs@Judges:8:24 @ And Gideon said to them, I would desire a request of you, that you would give me every man the earrings of his spoil. (For they had golden earrings, because they Ishmaelites.)

rwbs@Judges:8:25 @ And they answered, We will willingly give. And they spread a garment, and cast into it every man the earrings of his spoil.

rwbs@Judges:8:26 @ And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred of gold; besides ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that on the kings of Midian, and besides the chains that about their camels’ necks. (note:)collars: or, sweet jewels(:note)

rwbs@Judges:8:27 @ And Gideon made of it an ephod, and put it in his city, in Ophrah: and all Israel went there playing the harlot with it: which thing became a snare to Gideon, and to his house.

rwbs@Judges:8:28 @ Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they raised their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon.

rwbs@Judges:8:29 @ And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house.

rwbs@Judges:8:32 @ And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

rwbs@Judges:8:33 @ And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the children of Israel turned again, and went playing the harlot with Baalim, and made Baalberith their god.

rwbs@Judges:8:34 @ And the children of Israel remembered not the LORD their God, who had delivered them from the hands of all their enemies on every side:

rwbs@Judges:8:35 @ Neither showed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal,, Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had shown to Israel.

rwbs@Judges:9:1 @ And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem to his mother’s brethren, and talked with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother’s father, saying,

rwbs@Judges:9:2 @ Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the men of Shechem, Which better for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, seventy persons, should reign over you, or that one should reign over you? remember also that I your bone and your flesh. (note:)Whether…: Hebrews. What is good? whether, etc(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:3 @ And his mother’s brethren spoke of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, He our brother. (note:)to follow: Hebrews. after(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:4 @ And they gave him seventy of silver out of the house of Baalberith, with which Abimelech hired worthless and light persons, who followed him.

rwbs@Judges:9:5 @ And he went to his father’s house at Ophrah, and slew his brethren the sons of Jerubbaal, seventy persons, upon one stone: however Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left; for he hid himself.

rwbs@Judges:9:6 @ And all the men of Shechem gathered together, and all the house of Millo, and went, and made Abimelech king, by the plain of the pillar that in Shechem. (note:)plain: or, oak(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:7 @ And when they told to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said to them, Hearken to me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken to you.

rwbs@Judges:9:8 @ The trees went forth to anoint a king over them; and they said to the olive tree, Reign thou over us.

rwbs@Judges:9:9 @ But the olive tree said to them, Should I leave my fatness, with which by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? (note:)go…: or, go up and down for other trees(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:10 @ And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, reign over us.

rwbs@Judges:9:11 @ But the fig tree said to them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees?

rwbs@Judges:9:12 @ Then said the trees to the vine, Come thou, reign over us.

rwbs@Judges:9:13 @ And the vine said to them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

rwbs@Judges:9:14 @ Then said all the trees to the bramble, Come thou, reign over us. (note:)bramble: or, thistle(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:15 @ And the bramble said to the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, come put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.

rwbs@Judges:9:16 @ Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done to him according to the deserving of his hands;

rwbs@Judges:9:17 @ (For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you from the hand of Midian: (note:)adventured…: Hebrews. cast his life(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:18 @ And ye have risen up against my father’s house this day, and have slain his sons, seventy persons, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he your brother;)

rwbs@Judges:9:19 @ If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:

rwbs@Judges:9:20 @ But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; and let fire come out from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millo, and devour Abimelech.

rwbs@Judges:9:21 @ And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.

rwbs@Judges:9:23 @ Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech:

rwbs@Judges:9:24 @ That the cruelty to the seventy sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, who slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, who aided him in the killing of his brethren. (note:)aided…: Hebrews. strengthened his hands to kill(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:25 @ And the men of Shechem set an ambush for him on the top of the mountains, and they robbed all that came along that way by them: and it was told Abimelech.

rwbs@Judges:9:26 @ And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.

rwbs@Judges:9:27 @ And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trod, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and ate and drank, and cursed Abimelech. (note:)merry: or, songs(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:28 @ And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who Abimelech, and who Shechem, that we should serve him? not the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?

rwbs@Judges:9:29 @ And would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thy army, and come out.

rwbs@Judges:9:30 @ And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. (note:)kindled: or, hot(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:31 @ And he sent messengers to Abimelech deceitfully, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren are come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee. (note:)privily: Hebrews. craftily or, to Tormah(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:32 @ Now therefore rise up by night, thou and the people that with thee, and lie in wait in the field:

rwbs@Judges:9:33 @ And it shall be, in the morning, as soon as the sun hath risen, thou shalt rise early, and rush upon the city: and, behold, he and the people that with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion. (note:)as thou shalt…: Hebrews. as thine hand shall find(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:34 @ And Abimelech rose, and all the people that with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.

rwbs@Judges:9:35 @ And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose, and the people that with him, from lying in wait.

rwbs@Judges:9:36 @ And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said to him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as men.

rwbs@Judges:9:37 @ And Gaal spoke again and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim. (note:)middle: Hebrews. navel(:note)Meonenim: or, the regarders of times

rwbs@Judges:9:38 @ Then said Zebul to him, Where now thy mouth, with which thou saidst, Who Abimelech, that we should serve him? not these the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.

rwbs@Judges:9:39 @ And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.

rwbs@Judges:9:40 @ And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown wounded, to the entrance of the gate.

rwbs@Judges:9:41 @ And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.

rwbs@Judges:9:42 @ And it came to pass on the next day, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.

rwbs@Judges:9:43 @ And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field, and looked, and, behold, the people come out of the city; and he rose up against them, and smote them.

rwbs@Judges:9:44 @ And Abimelech, and the company that with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city: and the two companies ran upon all that in the fields, and slew them.

rwbs@Judges:9:45 @ And Abimelech fought against the city all that day; and he took the city, and slew the people that in it, and beat down the city, and sowed it with salt.

rwbs@Judges:9:46 @ And when all the men of the tower of Shechem heard, they entered into a strong hold of the house of the god Berith.

rwbs@Judges:9:47 @ And it was told to Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together.

rwbs@Judges:9:48 @ And Abimelech went up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it, and laid on his shoulder, and said to the people that with him, What ye have seen me do, make haste, do as I. (note:)me do: Hebrews. I have done(:note)

rwbs@Judges:9:49 @ And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put to the strong hold, and set the strong hold on fire upon them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.

rwbs@Judges:9:50 @ Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.

rwbs@Judges:9:51 @ But there was a strong tower within the city, and to there fled all the men and women, and all they of the city, and shut after them, and went up to the top of the tower.

rwbs@Judges:9:52 @ And Abimelech came to the tower, and fought against it, and came near to the door of the tower to burn it with fire.

rwbs@Judges:9:54 @ Then he called hastily to the young man his armourbearer, and said to him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.

rwbs@Judges:9:55 @ And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man to his place.

rwbs@Judges:9:56 @ Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did to his father, in slaying his seventy brethren:

rwbs@Judges:9:57 @ And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.

rwbs@Judges:10:1 @ And after Abimelech there arose to defend Israel Tola the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar; and he dwelt in Shamir in mount Ephraim. (note:)defend: or, deliver: Hebrews. save(:note)

rwbs@Judges:10:4 @ And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty young donkeys, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havothjair to this day, which in the land of Gilead. (note:)Havothjair: or, the villages of Jair(:note)

rwbs@Judges:10:6 @ And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the LORD, and served not him.

rwbs@Judges:10:7 @ And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon.

rwbs@Judges:10:8 @ And that year they afflicted and oppressed the children of Israel: eighteen years, all the children of Israel that on the other side of Jordan in the land of the Amorites, which in Gilead. (note:)oppressed: Hebrews. crushed(:note)

rwbs@Judges:10:9 @ Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was greatly distressed.

rwbs@Judges:10:10 @ And the children of Israel cried to the LORD, saying, We have sinned against thee, both because we have forsaken our God, and also served Baalim.

rwbs@Judges:10:11 @ And the LORD said to the children of Israel, not from the Egyptians, and from the Amorites, from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines?

rwbs@Judges:10:12 @ The Zidonians also, and the Amalekites, and the Maonites, oppressed you; and ye cried to me, and I delivered you out of their hand.

rwbs@Judges:10:13 @ Yet ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: therefore I will deliver you no more.

rwbs@Judges:10:14 @ Go and cry to the gods which ye have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.

rwbs@Judges:10:15 @ And the children of Israel said to the LORD, We have sinned: do thou to us whatever seemeth good to thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day. (note:)seemeth…: Hebrews. is good in thine eyes(:note)

rwbs@Judges:10:16 @ And they put away the foreign gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. (note:)strange…: Hebrews. gods of strangers(:note)grieved: Heb. shortened

rwbs@Judges:10:17 @ Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and encamped in Gilead. And the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh. (note:)gathered: Hebrews. cried(:note)

rwbs@Judges:10:18 @ And the people princes of Gilead said one to another, What man that will begin to fight against the children of Ammon? he shall be head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.

rwbs@Judges:11:1 @ Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah. (note:)Jephthah: Gr. Jephthae(:note)an harlot: Hebrews. a woman an harlot

rwbs@Judges:11:2 @ And Gilead’s wife bore him sons; and his wife’s sons grew up, and they thrust out Jephthah, and said to him, Thou shalt not inherit in our father’s house; for thou the son of a another woman.

rwbs@Judges:11:3 @ Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered worthless men to Jephthah, and went out with him. (note:)from: Hebrews. from the face [of](:note)

rwbs@Judges:11:4 @ And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel. (note:)in process…: Hebrews. after days(:note)

rwbs@Judges:11:5 @ And it was so, that when the children of Ammon made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to bring Jephthah out of the land of Tob:

rwbs@Judges:11:6 @ And they said to Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.

rwbs@Judges:11:7 @ And Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, Did ye not hate me, and drive me out of my father’s house? and why have ye come to me now when ye are in distress?

rwbs@Judges:11:8 @ And the elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight against the children of Ammon, and be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.

rwbs@Judges:11:9 @ And Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, If ye bring me home again to fight against the children of Ammon, and the LORD deliver them before me, shall I be your head?

rwbs@Judges:11:10 @ And the elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, The LORD be a witness between us, if we do not so according to thy words. (note:)witness…: Hebrews. the hearer between us(:note)

rwbs@Judges:11:11 @ Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the LORD in Mizpeh.

rwbs@Judges:11:12 @ And Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the children of Ammon, saying, What hast thou to do with me, that thou hast come against me to fight in my land?

rwbs@Judges:11:13 @ And the king of the children of Ammon answered to the messengers of Jephthah, Because Israel took away my land, when they came out of Egypt, from Arnon even to Jabbok, and to Jordan: now therefore restore those again peaceably.

rwbs@Judges:11:14 @ And Jephthah sent messengers again to the king of the children of Ammon:

rwbs@Judges:11:15 @ And said to him, Thus saith Jephthah, Israel took not away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon:

rwbs@Judges:11:16 @ But when Israel came up from Egypt, and walked through the wilderness to the Red sea, and came to Kadesh;

rwbs@Judges:11:17 @ Then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken. And in like manner they sent to the king of Moab: but he would not: and Israel abode in Kadesh.

rwbs@Judges:11:18 @ Then they went along through the wilderness, and went around the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and encamped on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon the border of Moab.

rwbs@Judges:11:19 @ And Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, the king of Heshbon; and Israel said to him, Let us pass, we pray thee, through thy land to my place.

rwbs@Judges:11:20 @ But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his land: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and encamped in Jahaz, and fought against Israel.

rwbs@Judges:11:21 @ And the LORD God of Israel delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, and they smote them: so Israel possessed all the land of the Amorites, the inhabitants of that country.

rwbs@Judges:11:22 @ And they possessed all the land of the Amorites, from Arnon even to Jabbok, and from the wilderness even to Jordan.

rwbs@Judges:11:23 @ So now the LORD God of Israel hath dispossessed the Amorites from before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess it?

rwbs@Judges:11:24 @ Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess? So whomever the LORD our God shall drive out from before us, them will we possess.

rwbs@Judges:11:25 @ And now thou any thing better than Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel, or did he ever fight against them,

rwbs@Judges:11:26 @ While Israel dwelt in Heshbon and her towns, and in Aroer and her towns, and in all the cities that along by the banks of Arnon, three hundred years? why therefore did ye not recover within that time?

rwbs@Judges:11:27 @ Therefore I have not sinned against thee, but thou doest me wrong to war against me: the LORD the Judge be judge this day between the children of Israel and the children of Ammon.

rwbs@Judges:11:28 @ But the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not to the words of Jephthah which he sent him.

rwbs@Judges:11:29 @ Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed over Gilead, and Manasseh, and passed over Mizpeh of Gilead, and from Mizpeh of Gilead he passed over the children of Ammon.

rwbs@Judges:11:30 @ And Jephthah vowed a vow to the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into my hands,

rwbs@Judges:11:31 @ Then it shall be, that whatever cometh out of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD’S, and I will offer it for a burnt offering. (note:)whatsoever…: Hebrews. that which cometh forth, which shall come forth(:note)and…: or, or I will offer it, etc

rwbs@Judges:11:32 @ So Jephthah passed over to the children of Ammon to fight against them; and the LORD delivered them into his hands.

rwbs@Judges:11:33 @ And he smote them from Aroer, even till thou comest to Minnith, twenty cities, and to the plain of the vineyards, with a very great slaughter. Thus the children of Ammon were subdued before the children of Israel. (note:)the plain: or, Abel(:note)

rwbs@Judges:11:34 @ And Jephthah came to Mizpeh to his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter. (note:)beside…: or, he had not of his own either son or daughter: Hebrews. of himself(:note)

rwbs@Judges:11:35 @ And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he tore his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth to the LORD, and I cannot go back.

rwbs@Judges:11:36 @ And she said to him, My father, thou hast opened thy mouth to the LORD, do to me according to that which hath proceeded out of thy mouth; forasmuch as the LORD hath taken vengeance for thee of thy enemies, of the children of Ammon.

rwbs@Judges:11:37 @ And she said to her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my companions. (note:)go up…: Hebrews. go and go down(:note)

rwbs@Judges:11:38 @ And he said, Go. And he sent her away two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the mountains.

rwbs@Judges:11:39 @ And it came to pass at the end of two months, that she returned to her father, who did with her to his vow which he had vowed: and she knew no man. And it was a custom in Israel, (note:)custom: or, ordinance(:note)

rwbs@Judges:11:40 @ the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year. (note:)yearly: Hebrews. from year to year(:note)to lament: or, to talk with

rwbs@Judges:12:1 @ And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said to Jephthah, Why didst thou pass over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thy house upon thee with fire. (note:)gathered…: Hebrews. were called(:note)

rwbs@Judges:12:2 @ And Jephthah said to them, I and my people were at great strife with the children of Ammon; and when I called you, ye delivered me not out of their hands.

rwbs@Judges:12:3 @ And when I saw that ye delivered not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: why then have ye come up to me this day, to fight against me?

rwbs@Judges:12:4 @ Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, among the Manassites.

rwbs@Judges:12:5 @ And the Gileadites took the fords of Jordan before the Ephraimites: and it was, that when those Ephraimites who had escaped said, Let me go over; that the men of Gilead said to him, thou an Ephraimite? If he said, Nay;

rwbs@Judges:12:6 @ Then said they to him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce right. Then they took him, and slew him at the fords of Jordan: and there fell at that time of the Ephraimites forty and two thousand.

rwbs@Judges:12:7 @ And Jephthah judged Israel six years. Then died Jephthah the Gileadite, and was buried in the cities of Gilead.

rwbs@Judges:12:10 @ Then died Ibzan, and was buried at Bethlehem.

rwbs@Judges:12:12 @ And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun.

rwbs@Judges:12:13 @ And after him Abdon the son of Hillel, a Pirathonite, judged Israel.

rwbs@Judges:12:15 @ And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.

rwbs@Judges:13:1 @ And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines forty years. (note:)did evil…: Hebrews. added to commit, etc(:note)

rwbs@Judges:13:2 @ And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name Manoah; and his wife barren, and bore not.

rwbs@Judges:13:3 @ And the angel of the LORD appeared to the woman, and said to her, Behold now, thou barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.

rwbs@Judges:13:4 @ Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean:

rwbs@Judges:13:5 @ For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel from the hand of the Philistines.

rwbs@Judges:13:6 @ Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came to me, and his countenance like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not where he from, neither did he tell me his name:

rwbs@Judges:13:7 @ But he said to me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.

rwbs@Judges:13:8 @ Then Manoah entreated the LORD, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God whom thou didst send come again to us, and teach us what we shall do to the child that shall be born.

rwbs@Judges:13:9 @ And God hearkened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband not with her.

rwbs@Judges:13:10 @ And the woman made haste, and ran, and showed her husband, and said to him, Behold, the man hath appeared to me, that came to me the day.

rwbs@Judges:13:11 @ And Manoah arose, and went after his wife, and came to the man, and said to him, thou the man that didst speak to the woman? And he said, I.

rwbs@Judges:13:12 @ And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and shall we do to him? (note:)How shall we order…: Hebrews. What shall be the manner of the, etc(:note)how shall we do…: or, what shall he do?: Heb. what shall be his work?

rwbs@Judges:13:13 @ And the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, Of all that I said to the woman let her beware.

rwbs@Judges:13:14 @ She may not eat of any that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean: all that I commanded her let her observe.

rwbs@Judges:13:15 @ And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee. (note:)for thee: Hebrews. before thee(:note)

rwbs@Judges:13:16 @ And the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, Though thou shouldest detain me, I will not eat of thy food: and if thou wilt offer a burnt offering, thou must offer it to the LORD. For Manoah knew not that he an angel of the LORD.

rwbs@Judges:13:17 @ And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, What thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?

rwbs@Judges:13:18 @ And the angel of the LORD said to him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it wonderful? (note:)secret: or, wonderful(:note)

rwbs@Judges:13:19 @ So Manoah took a kid with a meat offering, and offered upon a rock to the LORD: and did wondrously; and Manoah and his wife looked on.

rwbs@Judges:13:20 @ For it came to pass, when the flame ascended toward heaven from off the altar, that the angel of the LORD ascended in the flame of the altar. And Manoah and his wife looked on, and fell on their faces to the ground.

rwbs@Judges:13:21 @ But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he an angel of the LORD.

rwbs@Judges:13:23 @ But his wife said to him, If the LORD were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands, neither would he have showed us all these, nor would as at this time have told us as these.

rwbs@Judges:13:24 @ And the woman bore a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.

rwbs@Judges:13:25 @ And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol. (note:)the camp…: Hebrews. Mahanehdan(:note)

rwbs@Judges:14:1 @ And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.

rwbs@Judges:14:2 @ And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get her for me for a wife.

rwbs@Judges:14:3 @ Then his father and his mother said to him, not a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said to his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well. (note:)pleaseth…: Hebrews. is right in mine eyes(:note)

rwbs@Judges:14:4 @ But his father and his mother knew not that it of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.

rwbs@Judges:14:5 @ Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. (note:)against…: Hebrews. in meeting him(:note)

rwbs@Judges:14:6 @ And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he tore him as he would have torn a kid, and nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.

rwbs@Judges:14:7 @ And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.

rwbs@Judges:14:8 @ And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside to see the carcase of the lion: and, behold, a swarm of bees and honey in the carcase of the lion.

rwbs@Judges:14:9 @ And he took of it in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they ate: but he told them not that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion.

rwbs@Judges:14:10 @ So his father went down to the woman: and Samson made there a feast; for so used the young men to do.

rwbs@Judges:14:11 @ And it came to pass, when they saw him, that they brought thirty companions to be with him.

rwbs@Judges:14:12 @ And Samson said to them, I will now tell a riddle to you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments: (note:)sheets: or, shirts(:note)

rwbs@Judges:14:13 @ But if ye cannot declare to me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said to him, Tell thy riddle, that we may hear it. (note:)sheets: or, shirts(:note)

rwbs@Judges:14:14 @ And he said to them, Out of the eater came forth food, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle.

rwbs@Judges:14:15 @ And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said to Samson’s wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare to us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father’s house with fire: have ye called us to take what we possess? not? (note:)take…: Hebrews. possess us, or, impoverish us?(:note)

rwbs@Judges:14:16 @ And Samson’s wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast told a riddle to the children of my people, and hast not told to me. And he said to her, Behold, I have not told to my father nor to my mother, and shall I tell to thee?

rwbs@Judges:14:17 @ And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she pressed him so hard: and she told the riddle to the children of her people. (note:)the seven…: or, the rest of the seven days(:note)

rwbs@Judges:14:18 @ And the men of the city said to him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What sweeter than honey? and what stronger than a lion? And he said to them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.

rwbs@Judges:14:19 @ And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments to them who expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father’s house. (note:)spoil: or, apparel(:note)

rwbs@Judges:15:1 @ But it came to pass after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would not allow him to go in.

rwbs@Judges:15:2 @ And her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to thy companion: not her younger sister fairer than she? take her, I pray thee, instead of her. (note:)take…: Hebrews. let her be thine(:note)

rwbs@Judges:15:3 @ And Samson said concerning them, Now shall I be more blameless than the Philistines, though I do them harm. (note:)more…: or, blameless from the Philistines though, etc(:note)

rwbs@Judges:15:4 @ And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took torches, and turned tail to tail, and put a torch in the midst between two tails. (note:)firebrands: or, torches(:note)

rwbs@Judges:15:5 @ And when he had lighted the torches, he let go into the standing grain of the Philistines, and burnt up both the shocks, and also the standing grain, with the vineyards olives.

rwbs@Judges:15:6 @ Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite, because he had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. And the Philistines came up, and burnt her and her father with fire.

rwbs@Judges:15:7 @ And Samson said to them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.

rwbs@Judges:15:8 @ And he smote them hip and thigh with a great slaughter: and he went down and dwelt in the top of the rock Etam.

rwbs@Judges:15:9 @ Then the Philistines went up, and encamped in Judah, and spread themselves in Lehi.

rwbs@Judges:15:10 @ And the men of Judah said, Why have ye come up against us? And they answered, We have come to bind Samson, to do to him as he hath done to us.

rwbs@Judges:15:11 @ Then three thousand men of Judah went to the top of the rock Etam, and said to Samson, Knowest thou not that the Philistines rulers over us? what this thou hast done to us? And he said to them, As they did to me, so have I done to them. (note:)went: Hebrews. went down(:note)

rwbs@Judges:15:12 @ And they said to him, We have come down to bind thee, that we may deliver thee into the hand of the Philistines. And Samson said to them, Swear to me, that ye will not fall upon me yourselves.

rwbs@Judges:15:13 @ And they spoke to him, saying, No; but we will bind thee securely, and deliver thee into their hand: but surely we will not kill thee. And they bound him with two new cords, and brought him up from the rock.

rwbs@Judges:15:14 @ when he came to Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands. (note:)loosed: Hebrews. were melted(:note)

rwbs@Judges:15:16 @ And Samson said, With the jawbone of a donkey, heaps upon heaps, with the jaw of a donkey have I slain a thousand men. (note:)heaps upon…: Hebrews. an heap, two heaps(:note)

rwbs@Judges:15:17 @ And it came to pass, when he had finished speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand, and called that place Ramathlehi. (note:)Ramathlehi: that is, the lifting up of the jawbone, or, casting away of the jawbone(:note)

rwbs@Judges:15:18 @ And he was very thirsty, and called on the LORD, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant: and now shall I die by thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?

rwbs@Judges:15:19 @ But God opened an hollow place that in the jaw, and there came water out of it; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: therefore he called the name of it Enhakkore, which in Lehi to this day. (note:)the jaw: or, Lehi, as called in this chapter(:note)Enhakkore: that is, the well of him that called or, cried

rwbs@Judges:15:20 @ And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

rwbs@Judges:16:1 @ Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in to her. (note:)harlot: Hebrews. a woman an harlot(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:2 @ the Gazites, saying, Samson is come here. And they surrounded, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. (note:)quiet: Hebrews. silence(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:3 @ And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that before Hebron. (note:)bar…: Hebrews. with the bar(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:4 @ And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name Delilah. (note:)in…: or, by the brook(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:5 @ And the lords of the Philistines came to her, and said to her, Entice him, and see where his great strength, and by what we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred of silver. (note:)afflict: or, humble(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:6 @ And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, where thy great strength, and how thou mayest be bound to afflict thee.

rwbs@Judges:16:7 @ And Samson said to her, If they bind me with seven new cords that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. (note:)green…: or, new cords: Hebrews. moist(:note)another: Heb. one

rwbs@Judges:16:8 @ Then the lords of the Philistines brought to her seven new cords which had not been dried, and she bound him with them. (note:)green…: or, new cords: Hebrews. moist(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:9 @ Now men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said to him, The Philistines upon thee, Samson. And he broke the cords, as a string of a wick is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known. (note:)toucheth: Hebrews. smelleth(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:10 @ And Delilah said to Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, how thou mayest be bound.

rwbs@Judges:16:11 @ And he said to her, If they bind me securely with new ropes that never were used, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. (note:)that never…: Hebrews. wherewith work hath not been done(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:12 @ Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him with them, and said to him, The Philistines upon thee, Samson. And those lying in wait abiding in the chamber. And he broke them from off his arms like a thread.

rwbs@Judges:16:13 @ And Delilah said to Samson, Until now thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me how thou mayest be bound. And he said to her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.

rwbs@Judges:16:14 @ And she fastened with the pin, and said to him, The Philistines upon thee, Samson. And he awoke from his sleep, and went away with the pin of the beam, and with the web.

rwbs@Judges:16:15 @ And she said to him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thy heart not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me where thy great strength.

rwbs@Judges:16:17 @ That he told her all his heart, and said to her, There hath not come a razor upon my head; for I a Nazarite to God from my mother’s womb: if I be shaved, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any man.

rwbs@Judges:16:18 @ And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath showed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up to her, and brought money in their hand.

rwbs@Judges:16:19 @ And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.

rwbs@Judges:16:20 @ And she said, The Philistines upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he knew not that the LORD had departed from him.

rwbs@Judges:16:21 @ But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house. (note:)put out: Hebrews. bored out(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:22 @ However the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaved. (note:)after…: or, as when he was shaven(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:23 @ Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together to offer a great sacrifice to Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand.

rwbs@Judges:16:24 @ And when the people saw him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy, and the destroyer of our country, who slew many of us. (note:)which…: Hebrews. and who multiplied our slain(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:25 @ And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. (note:)them: Hebrews. before them(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:26 @ And Samson said to the lad that held him by the hand, Permit me to feel the pillars upon which the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.

rwbs@Judges:16:27 @ Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines there; and upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.

rwbs@Judges:16:28 @ And Samson called to the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.

rwbs@Judges:16:29 @ And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it rested, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. (note:)on which…: or, he leaned on them(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:30 @ And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that in it. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than which he slew in his life. (note:)me: Hebrews. my soul(:note)

rwbs@Judges:16:31 @ Then his brethren and all the house of his father came down, and took him, and brought up, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the buryingplace of Manoah his father. And he judged Israel twenty years.

rwbs@Judges:17:1 @ And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name Micah.

rwbs@Judges:17:2 @ And he said to his mother, The eleven hundred of silver that were taken from thee, about which thou didst curse, and spoke of also in my ears, behold, the silver with me; I took it. And his mother said, Blessed of the LORD, my son.

rwbs@Judges:17:3 @ And when he had restored the eleven hundred of silver to his mother, his mother said, I had wholly dedicated the silver to the LORD from my hand for my son, to make a graven image and a molten image: now therefore I will restore it to thee.

rwbs@Judges:17:4 @ Yet he restored the money to his mother; and his mother took two hundred of silver, and gave them to the silversmith, who made of it a graven image and a molten image: and they were in the house of Micah.

rwbs@Judges:17:5 @ And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest. (note:)consecrated: Hebrews. filled the hand(:note)

rwbs@Judges:17:7 @ And there was a young man out of Bethlehemjudah of the family of Judah, who a Levite, and he sojourned there.

rwbs@Judges:17:8 @ And the man departed out of the city from Bethlehemjudah to sojourn where he could find: and he came to mount Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he journeyed. (note:)as he…: Hebrews. in making his way(:note)

rwbs@Judges:17:10 @ And Micah said to him, Dwell with me, and be to me a father and a priest, and I will give thee ten of silver by the year, and a suit of apparel, and thy sustenance. So the Levite went in. (note:)a suit…: or, a double suit, etc: Hebrews. an order of garments(:note)

rwbs@Judges:17:11 @ And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.

rwbs@Judges:17:12 @ And Micah consecrated the Levite; and the young man became his priest, and was in the house of Micah.

rwbs@Judges:17:13 @ Then said Micah, Now I know that the LORD will do me good, seeing I have a Levite for priest.

rwbs@Judges:18:1 @ In those days no king in Israel: and in those days the tribe of the Danites sought for themselves an inheritance to dwell in; for to that day inheritance had not fallen to them among the tribes of Israel.

rwbs@Judges:18:2 @ And the children of Dan sent of their family five men from their land, men of valour, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to spy out the land, and to search it; and they said to them, Go, search the land: who when they came to mount Ephraim, to the house of Micah, they lodged there. (note:)men of: Hebrews. sons of(:note)

rwbs@Judges:18:3 @ When they by the house of Micah, they knew the voice of the young man the Levite: and they turned in there, and said to him, Who brought thee here? and what makest thou in this? and what hast thou here?

rwbs@Judges:18:4 @ And he said to them, Thus and thus dealeth Micah with me, and hath hired me, and I am his priest.

rwbs@Judges:18:5 @ And they said to him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.

rwbs@Judges:18:6 @ And the priest said to them, Go in peace: before the LORD your way in which ye go.

rwbs@Judges:18:7 @ Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that in it, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and no magistrate in the land, that might put to shame in thing; and they far from the Zidonians, and had no business with man. (note:)Laish: also called, Leshem(:note)magistrate: Hebrews. possessor, or, heir of restraints

rwbs@Judges:18:8 @ And they came to their brethren to Zorah and Eshtaol: and their brethren said to them, What ye?

rwbs@Judges:18:9 @ And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it very good: and ye still? be not slothful to go, to enter to possess the land.

rwbs@Judges:18:10 @ When ye go, ye shall come to a people secure, and to a large land: for God hath given it into your hands; a place where no want of any thing that on the earth.

rwbs@Judges:18:11 @ And there went from there of the family of the Danites, out of Zorah and out of Eshtaol, six hundred men appointed with weapons of war. (note:)appointed: Hebrews. girded(:note)

rwbs@Judges:18:12 @ And they went up, and encamped in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: therefore they called that place Mahanehdan to this day: behold, behind Kirjathjearim.

rwbs@Judges:18:13 @ And they passed from there to mount Ephraim, and came to the house of Micah.

rwbs@Judges:18:14 @ Then answered the five men that went to spy out the country of Laish, and said to their brethren, Do ye know that there is in these houses an ephod, and teraphim, and a graven image, and a molten image? now therefore consider what ye have to do.

rwbs@Judges:18:15 @ And they turned aside there, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, to the house of Micah, and greeted him. (note:)saluted…: Hebrews. asked him of peace(:note)

rwbs@Judges:18:16 @ And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, who of the children of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.

rwbs@Judges:18:17 @ And the five men that went to spy out the land went up, came in there, took the graven image, and the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image: and the priest stood in the entrance of the gate with the six hundred men appointed with weapons of war.

rwbs@Judges:18:18 @ And these went into Micah’s house, and brought the carved image, the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image. Then said the priest to them, What do ye?

rwbs@Judges:18:19 @ And they said to him, Hold thy peace, lay thy hand upon thy mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest: better for thee to be a priest to the house of one man, or that thou shouldest be a priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?

rwbs@Judges:18:20 @ And the priest’s heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.

rwbs@Judges:18:21 @ So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the cattle and the possessions before them.

rwbs@Judges:18:22 @ when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that in the houses near to Micah’s house were gathered together, and overtook the children of Daniel.

rwbs@Judges:18:23 @ And they cried to the children of Daniel. And they turned their faces, and said to Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company? (note:)comest…: Hebrews. art gathered together?(:note)

rwbs@Judges:18:24 @ And he said, Ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and ye have gone away: and what have I more? and what this ye say to me, What aileth thee?

rwbs@Judges:18:25 @ And the children of Dan said to him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows rush upon thee, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household. (note:)angry: Hebrews. bitter of soul(:note)

rwbs@Judges:18:26 @ And the children of Dan departed: and when Micah saw that they too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.

rwbs@Judges:18:27 @ And they took which Micah had made, and the priest which he had, and came to Laish, to a people at quiet and secure: and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and burnt the city with fire.

rwbs@Judges:18:28 @ And no deliverer, because it far from Zidon, and they had no business with man; and it was in the valley that by Bethrehob. And they built a city, and dwelt in it.

rwbs@Judges:18:29 @ And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel: but the name of the city Laish at the first.

rwbs@Judges:18:30 @ And the children of Dan set up the graven image: and Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh, he and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.

rwbs@Judges:18:31 @ And they set up for themselves Micah’s graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.

rwbs@Judges:19:1 @ And it came to pass in those days, when no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite dwelling on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah. (note:)a concubine: Hebrews. a woman a concubine, or, a wife a concubine(:note)

rwbs@Judges:19:2 @ And his concubine played the harlot against him, and went away from him to her father’s house to Bethlehemjudah, and was there four whole months. (note:)four whole months: or, a year and four month: Hebrews. days, four months(:note)

rwbs@Judges:19:3 @ And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak kindly to her, to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of donkeys: and she brought him into her father’s house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. (note:)friendly…: Hebrews. to her heart(:note)

rwbs@Judges:19:4 @ And his father in law, the damsel’s father, detained him; and he abode with him three days: so they ate and drank, and lodged there.

rwbs@Judges:19:5 @ And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he arose to depart: and the damsel’s father said to his son in law, Strengthen thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward depart. (note:)Comfort: Hebrews. Strengthen(:note)

rwbs@Judges:19:6 @ And they sat down, and ate and drank both of them together: for the damsel’s father had said to the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thy heart be merry.

rwbs@Judges:19:7 @ And when the man rose to depart, his father in law urged him: therefore he lodged there again.

rwbs@Judges:19:8 @ And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel’s father said, Strengthen thy heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they ate both of them. (note:)until afternoon: Hebrews. till the day declined(:note)

rwbs@Judges:19:9 @ And when the man arose to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel’s father, said to him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day is coming to an end, lodge here, that thy heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. (note:)draweth: Hebrews. is weak(:note)the day groweth to an end: Heb. it is the pitching time of the dayhome: Heb. to thy tent

rwbs@Judges:19:10 @ But the man would not tarry that night, but he arose and departed, and came opposite Jebus, which Jerusalem; and with him two donkeys saddled, his concubine also with him. (note:)over against: Hebrews. to over against(:note)

rwbs@Judges:19:11 @ when they by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said to his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn in to this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.

rwbs@Judges:19:12 @ And his master said to him, We will not turn aside here into the city of a stranger, that not of the children of Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah.

rwbs@Judges:19:13 @ And he said to his servant, Come, and let us draw near to one of these places to lodge all night, in Gibeah, or in Ramah.

rwbs@Judges:19:14 @ And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them by Gibeah, which to Benjamin.

rwbs@Judges:19:15 @ And they turned aside there, to go in to lodge in Gibeah: and when he went in, he sat down in a street of the city: for no man that took them into his house to lodge.

rwbs@Judges:19:16 @ And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at evening, who also of mount Ephraim; and he dwelt in Gibeah: but the men of the place Benjamites.

rwbs@Judges:19:17 @ And when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw a wayfaring man in the street of the city: and the old man said, Where goest thou? and where do you come from?

rwbs@Judges:19:18 @ And he said to him, We passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from there I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I going to the house of the LORD; and there no man that receiveth me into house. (note:)receiveth: Hebrews. gathereth(:note)

rwbs@Judges:19:19 @ Yet there is both straw and fodder for our donkeys; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man with thy servants: no want of any thing.

rwbs@Judges:19:20 @ And the old man said, Peace with thee; however all thy wants upon me; only lodge not in the street.

rwbs@Judges:19:21 @ So he brought him into his house, and gave fodder to the donkeys: and they washed their feet, and ate and drank.

rwbs@Judges:19:22 @ as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain perverted men, beset the house on all sides, beat at the door, and spoke to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thy house, that we may know him.

rwbs@Judges:19:23 @ And the man, the master of the house, went out to them, and said to them, Nay, my brethren,, I pray you, do not wickedly; seeing that this man is come into my house, do not this folly.

rwbs@Judges:19:24 @ Behold, my daughter a maiden, and his concubine; them I will bring out now, and humble ye them, and do with them what seemeth good to you: but to this man do not so vile a thing. (note:)so vile…: Hebrews. the matter of this folly(:note)

rwbs@Judges:19:25 @ But the men would not hearken to him: so the man took his concubine, and brought her forth to them; and they knew her, and abused her all the night until the morning: and when the day began to spring, they let her go.

rwbs@Judges:19:26 @ Then came the woman in the dawning of the day, and fell down at the door of the man’s house where her lord, till it was light.

rwbs@Judges:19:27 @ And her lord rose in the morning, and opened the doors of the house, and went out to go his way: and, behold, the woman his concubine had fallen down the door of the house, and her hands upon the threshold.

rwbs@Judges:19:28 @ And he said to her, Rise, and let us be going. But none answered. Then the man took her upon a donkey, and the man rose, and went to his place.

rwbs@Judges:19:29 @ And when he was come into his house, he took a knife, and laid hold on his concubine, and divided her, with her bones, into twelve pieces, and sent her into all the land of Israel.

rwbs@Judges:19:30 @ And it was so, that all that saw it said, There hath been no such deed done nor seen from the day that the children of Israel came from the land of Egypt to this day: consider of it, take advice, and speak.

rwbs@Judges:20:1 @ Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, to the LORD in Mizpeh.

rwbs@Judges:20:2 @ And the chief of all the people, of all the tribes of Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand footmen that drew sword.

rwbs@Judges:20:3 @ (Now the children of Benjamin heard that the children of Israel were gone up to Mizpeh.) Then said the children of Israel, Tell, how was this wickedness?

rwbs@Judges:20:4 @ And the Levite, the husband of the woman that was slain, answered and said, I came into Gibeah that to Benjamin, I and my concubine, to lodge. (note:)the Levite: Hebrews. the man the Levite(:note)

rwbs@Judges:20:5 @ And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and surrounded the house upon me by night, thought to have slain me: and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead. (note:)forced: Hebrews. humbled(:note)

rwbs@Judges:20:6 @ And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel: for they have committed lewdness and folly in Israel.

rwbs@Judges:20:8 @ And all the people arose as one man, saying, We will not any go to his tent, neither will we any turn into his house.

rwbs@Judges:20:9 @ But now this the thing which we will do to Gibeah; by lot against it;

rwbs@Judges:20:10 @ And we will take ten men of an hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and an hundred of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to fetch provisions for the people, that they may do, when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, according to all the folly that they have wrought in Israel.

rwbs@Judges:20:11 @ So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together as one man. (note:)knit…: Hebrews. fellows(:note)

rwbs@Judges:20:12 @ And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness this that is done among you?

rwbs@Judges:20:13 @ Now therefore deliver the men, the perverted men, who in Gibeah, that we may put them to death, and remove the evil from Israel. But the children of Benjamin would not hearken to the voice of their brethren the children of Israel:

rwbs@Judges:20:14 @ But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel.

rwbs@Judges:20:15 @ And the children of Benjamin were numbered at that time out of the cities twenty and six thousand men that drew sword, besides the inhabitants of Gibeah, who were numbered seven hundred chosen men.

rwbs@Judges:20:17 @ And the men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these men of war.

rwbs@Judges:20:18 @ And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah first.

rwbs@Judges:20:19 @ And the children of Israel rose in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.

rwbs@Judges:20:20 @ And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel put themselves in array to fight against them at Gibeah.

rwbs@Judges:20:21 @ And the children of Benjamin came forth from Gibeah, and destroyed down to the ground of the Israelites that day twenty and two thousand men.

rwbs@Judges:20:22 @ And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves, and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day.

rwbs@Judges:20:23 @ (And the children of Israel went up and wept before the LORD until evening, and asked counsel of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And the LORD said, Go up against him.)

rwbs@Judges:20:24 @ And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.

rwbs@Judges:20:25 @ And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword.

rwbs@Judges:20:26 @ Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came to the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until evening, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

rwbs@Judges:20:27 @ And the children of Israel enquired of the LORD, (for the ark of the covenant of God there in those days,

rwbs@Judges:20:28 @ And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for to morrow I will deliver them into thy hand.

rwbs@Judges:20:30 @ And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

rwbs@Judges:20:31 @ And the children of Benjamin went out against the people, were drawn away from the city; and they began to smite of the people, kill, as at other times, in the highways, of which one goeth up to the house of God, and the other to Gibeah in the field, about thirty men of Israel. (note:)to smite…: Hebrews. to smite of the people wounded as at, etc(:note)the house…: or, Bethel

rwbs@Judges:20:32 @ And the children of Benjamin said, They smitten down before us, as at the first. But the children of Israel said, Let us flee, and draw them from the city to the highways.

rwbs@Judges:20:33 @ And all the men of Israel rose out of their place, and put themselves in array at Baaltamar: and those of Israel who were in ambush came forth out of their places, out of the meadows of Gibeah.

rwbs@Judges:20:34 @ And there came against Gibeah ten thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and the battle was fierce: but they knew not that evil near them.

rwbs@Judges:20:35 @ And the LORD smote Benjamin before Israel: and the children of Israel destroyed of the Benjamites that day twenty and five thousand and an hundred men: all these drew the sword.

rwbs@Judges:20:36 @ So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten: for the men of Israel gave place to the Benjamites, because they trusted to the ones lying in ambush which they had set beside Gibeah.

rwbs@Judges:20:37 @ And those in ambush hastened, and rushed upon Gibeah; and the ones lying in ambush drew along, and smote all the city with the edge of the sword. (note:)drew…: or, made a long sound with the trumpet(:note)

rwbs@Judges:20:38 @ Now there was an appointed sign between the men of Israel and the men in ambush, that they should make a great flame with smoke to ascend up from the city. (note:)sign: or, time(:note)and: Hebrews. withflame: Heb. elevation

rwbs@Judges:20:39 @ And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin began to smite kill of the men of Israel about thirty persons: for they said, Surely they are smitten down before us, as the first battle. (note:)to smite…: Hebrews. to smite the wounded(:note)

rwbs@Judges:20:40 @ But when the flame began to ascend up from the city with a pillar of smoke, the Benjamites looked behind them, and, behold, the flame of the city ascended up to heaven. (note:)the flame of: Hebrews. the whole consumption of(:note)

rwbs@Judges:20:41 @ And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil had come upon them. (note:)was come…: Hebrews. touched them(:note)

rwbs@Judges:20:42 @ Therefore they turned before the men of Israel to the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; and those who out of the cities they destroyed in the midst of them.

rwbs@Judges:20:43 @ they inclosed the Benjamites on all sides, chased them, trod them down with ease opposite Gibeah toward the sunrising. (note:)with ease…: or, from Menuchah, etc(:note)over…: Hebrews. unto over against

rwbs@Judges:20:44 @ And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these men of valour.

rwbs@Judges:20:45 @ And they turned and fled toward the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon: and they gleaned of them in the highways five thousand men; and pursued hard after them to Gidom, and slew two thousand men of them.

rwbs@Judges:20:46 @ So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these men of valour.

rwbs@Judges:20:47 @ But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness to the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months.

rwbs@Judges:20:48 @ And the men of Israel turned again upon the children of Benjamin, and smote them with the edge of the sword, as well the men of city, as the beast, and all that came to hand: also they set on fire all the cities that they came to. (note:)came to hand: Hebrews. was found(:note)they came…: Heb. were found

rwbs@Judges:21:1 @ Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpeh, saying, There shall not any of us give his daughter to Benjamin for a wife.

rwbs@Judges:21:2 @ And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till evening before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept bitterly;

rwbs@Judges:21:3 @ And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to day one tribe lacking in Israel?

rwbs@Judges:21:4 @ And it came to pass on the next morning, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.

rwbs@Judges:21:5 @ And the children of Israel said, Who among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation to the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.

rwbs@Judges:21:6 @ And the children of Israel repented for Benjamin their brother, and said, There is one tribe cut off from Israel this day.

rwbs@Judges:21:7 @ How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing we have sworn by the LORD that we will not give them of our daughters for wives?

rwbs@Judges:21:8 @ And they said, What one of the tribes of Israel that came not up to Mizpeh to the LORD? And, behold, there came none to the camp from Jabeshgilead to the assembly.

rwbs@Judges:21:9 @ For the people were numbered, and, behold, none of the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead there.

rwbs@Judges:21:10 @ And the congregation sent there twelve thousand men of the most valiant, and commanded them, saying, Go and smite the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead with the edge of the sword, with the women and the children.

rwbs@Judges:21:11 @ And this the thing that ye shall do, Ye shall utterly destroy every male, and every woman that hath lain by man. (note:)hath lain…: Hebrews. knoweth the lying with man(:note)

rwbs@Judges:21:12 @ And they found among the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead four hundred young virgins, that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them to the camp to Shiloh, which in the land of Canaan. (note:)young…: Hebrews. young women virgins(:note)

rwbs@Judges:21:13 @ And the whole congregation sent to speak to the children of Benjamin that in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably to them. (note:)to speak…: Hebrews. and spake and called(:note)call…: or, proclaim peace

rwbs@Judges:21:14 @ And Benjamin came again at that time; and they gave them wives which they had saved alive of the women of Jabeshgilead: and yet so they sufficed them not.

rwbs@Judges:21:15 @ And the people repented for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.

rwbs@Judges:21:16 @ Then the elders of the congregation said, How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing the women are destroyed out of Benjamin?

rwbs@Judges:21:17 @ And they said, an inheritance for them that have escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.

rwbs@Judges:21:18 @ But we may not give them wives of our daughters: for the children of Israel have sworn, saying, Cursed he that giveth a wife to Benjamin.

rwbs@Judges:21:19 @ Then they said, Behold, a feast of the LORD in Shiloh yearly which on the north side of Bethel, on the east side of the highway that goeth up from Bethel to Shechem, and on the south of Lebonah. (note:)yearly: Hebrews. from year to year(:note)on the east…: or, toward the sunrisingof the highway: or, on the highway

rwbs@Judges:21:20 @ Therefore they commanded the children of Benjamin, saying, Go and lie in wait in the vineyards;

rwbs@Judges:21:21 @ And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.

rwbs@Judges:21:22 @ And it shall be, when their fathers or their brethren come to us to complain, that we will say to them, Be favourable to them for our sakes: because we reserved not to each man his wife in the war: for ye did not give to them at this time, ye should be guilty. (note:)Be favourable…: or, Gratify us in them(:note)

rwbs@Judges:21:23 @ And the children of Benjamin did so, and took wives, according to their number, of them that danced, whom they caught: and they went and returned to their inheritance, and repaired the cities, and dwelt in them.

rwbs@Judges:21:24 @ And the children of Israel departed from there at that time, every man to his tribe and to his family, and they went from there every man to his inheritance.

rwbs@Ruth:1:1 @ Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to dwell in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. (note:)ruled: Hebrews. judged(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:1:2 @ And the name of the man Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there. (note:)continued: Hebrews. were(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:1:4 @ And they took for themselves wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelt there about ten years.

rwbs@Ruth:1:5 @ And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left without her two sons and her husband.

rwbs@Ruth:1:6 @ Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them food.

rwbs@Ruth:1:7 @ Therefore she went forth from the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah.

rwbs@Ruth:1:8 @ And Naomi said to her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

rwbs@Ruth:1:9 @ The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

rwbs@Ruth:1:10 @ And they said to her, Surely we will return with thee to thy people.

rwbs@Ruth:1:11 @ And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? there yet sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

rwbs@Ruth:1:13 @ Would ye wait for them till they should be grown? would ye restrain yourselves from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the LORD hast gone out against me. (note:)tarry: Hebrews. hope(:note)it grieveth…: Heb. I have much bitterness

rwbs@Ruth:1:14 @ And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clung to her.

rwbs@Ruth:1:16 @ And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, to turn away from following thee: for where thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people my people, and thy God my God: (note:)Intreat…: or, Be not against me(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:1:17 @ Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, but death shall part thee and me.

rwbs@Ruth:1:18 @ When she saw that she was steadfastly resolved to go with her, then she finished speaking to her. (note:)was…: Hebrews. strengthened herself(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:1:19 @ So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they had come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, this Naomi?

rwbs@Ruth:1:20 @ And she said to them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. (note:)Naomi: that is, Pleasant(:note)Mara: that is, Bitter

rwbs@Ruth:1:21 @ I went out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?

rwbs@Ruth:1:22 @ So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, who returned from the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.

rwbs@Ruth:2:1 @ And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name Boaz. (note:)Boaz: Gr. Booz(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:2:2 @ And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of grain after in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said to her, Go, my daughter.

rwbs@Ruth:2:3 @ And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and she happened to come to a part of the field to Boaz, who of the kindred of Elimelech. (note:)hap…: Hebrews. hap happened(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:2:4 @ And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, The LORD with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.

rwbs@Ruth:2:5 @ Then said Boaz to his servant that was set over the reapers, Whose damsel this?

rwbs@Ruth:2:6 @ And the servant that was set over the reapers answered and said, It the Moabitish damsel that came back with Naomi from the country of Moab:

rwbs@Ruth:2:7 @ And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.

rwbs@Ruth:2:8 @ Then said Boaz to Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from here, but abide here close by my maidens:

rwbs@Ruth:2:9 @ thy eyes on the field that they are reaping, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? and when thou art thirsty, go to the vessels, and drink of which the young men have drawn.

rwbs@Ruth:2:10 @ Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said to him, Why have I found grace in thy eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I a stranger?

rwbs@Ruth:2:11 @ And Boaz answered and said to her, It hath fully been shown to me, all that thou hast done to thy mother in law since the death of thy husband: and thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and hast come to a people which thou knewest not before.

rwbs@Ruth:2:12 @ The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou hast come to trust.

rwbs@Ruth:2:13 @ Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken kindly to thy handmaid, though I am not like one of thy handmaidens. (note:)Let me…: or, I find(:note)friendly: Hebrews. to the heart

rwbs@Ruth:2:14 @ And Boaz said to her, At mealtime come thou here, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached for her roasted, and she ate, and was satisfied, and left.

rwbs@Ruth:2:15 @ And when she had risen to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: (note:)reproach…: Hebrews. shame her not(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:2:16 @ And let fall also of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave, that she may glean, and rebuke her not.

rwbs@Ruth:2:17 @ So she gleaned in the field until evening, and beat out that which she had gleaned: and it was about an ephah of barley.

rwbs@Ruth:2:18 @ And she took up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought out, and gave to her what she had reserved after she was satisfied.

rwbs@Ruth:2:19 @ And her mother in law said to her, Where hast thou gleaned to day? and where hast thou laboured? blessed be he that took knowledge of thee. And she showed her mother in law with whom she had wrought, and said, The man’s name with whom I wrought to day Boaz.

rwbs@Ruth:2:20 @ And Naomi said to her daughter in law, Blessed he of the LORD, who hath not withheld his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said to her, The man near of kin to us, one of our next kinsmen. (note:)one of…: or, one that hath right to redeem(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:2:21 @ And Ruth the Moabitess said, He said to me also, Thou shalt keep close by my young men, until they have ended all my harvest.

rwbs@Ruth:2:22 @ And Naomi said to Ruth her daughter in law, good, my daughter, that thou shouldest go out with his maidens, that they meet thee not in any other field. (note:)meet…: or, fall upon thee(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:2:23 @ So she kept close by the maidens of Boaz to glean to the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her mother in law.

rwbs@Ruth:3:1 @ Then Naomi her mother in law said to her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?

rwbs@Ruth:3:2 @ And now not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.

rwbs@Ruth:3:3 @ Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and go down to the floor: make not thyself known to the man, until he shall have finished eating and drinking.

rwbs@Ruth:3:4 @ And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do. (note:)uncover: or, lift up the clothes that are on(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:3:6 @ And she went down to the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.

rwbs@Ruth:3:7 @ And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid herself down.

rwbs@Ruth:3:8 @ And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. (note:)turned: or, took hold on(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:3:9 @ And he said, Who thou? And she answered, I Ruth thy handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thy handmaid; for thou a near kinsman. (note:)a near…: or, one that hath right to redeem(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:3:10 @ And he said, Blessed thou of the LORD, my daughter: thou hast shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou didst not follow young men, whether poor or rich.

rwbs@Ruth:3:11 @ And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou a virtuous woman. (note:)city: Hebrews. gate(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:3:12 @ And now it is true that I near kinsman: yet there is a kinsman nearer than I.

rwbs@Ruth:3:13 @ Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, if he will perform to thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning.

rwbs@Ruth:3:14 @ And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came to the floor.

rwbs@Ruth:3:15 @ Also he said, Bring the veil that upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six of barley, and laid on her: and she went into the city. (note:)vail: or, sheet, or, apron(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:3:16 @ And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.

rwbs@Ruth:3:17 @ And she said, These six of barley he gave me; for he said to me, Go not empty to thy mother in law.

rwbs@Ruth:3:18 @ Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou knowest how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he hath finished the thing this day.

rwbs@Ruth:4:1 @ Then Boaz went up to the gate, and sat down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spoke came by; to whom he said, Ho, such an one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down.

rwbs@Ruth:4:2 @ And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.

rwbs@Ruth:4:3 @ And he said to the kinsman, Naomi, that hast come again out of the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which our brother Elimelech’s:

rwbs@Ruth:4:4 @ And I thought to tell thee, saying, Buy before the inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem, redeem: but if thou wilt not redeem tell me, that I may know: for none to redeem besides thee; and I after thee. And he said, I will redeem. (note:)I thought…: Hebrews. I said, I will reveal in thine ear(:note)

rwbs@Ruth:4:5 @ Then said Boaz, What day thou buyest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must buy also of Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of the dead, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance.

rwbs@Ruth:4:6 @ And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem for myself, lest I mar my own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem.

rwbs@Ruth:4:8 @ Therefore the kinsman said to Boaz, Buy for thyself. So he drew off his shoe.

rwbs@Ruth:4:9 @ And Boaz said to the elders, and all the people, Ye witnesses this day, that I have bought all that Elimelech’s, and all that Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi.

rwbs@Ruth:4:10 @ Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye witnesses this day.

rwbs@Ruth:4:11 @ And all the people that in the gate, and the elders, said, witnesses. The LORD make the woman that hath come into thy house like Rachel and like Leah, which two built the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: (note:)do thou…: or, get thee riches, or, power(:note)be famous: Hebrews. proclaim thy name

rwbs@Ruth:4:12 @ And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman.

rwbs@Ruth:4:13 @ So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in to her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bore a son.

rwbs@Ruth:4:14 @ And the women said to Naomi, Blessed the LORD, who hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. (note:)left…: Hebrews. caused to cease unto thee(:note)kinsman: or, redeemer

rwbs@Ruth:4:15 @ And he shall be to thee a restorer of life, and a nourisher of thy old age: for thy daughter in law, who loveth thee, who is better to thee than seven sons, hath borne him. (note:)a nourisher of: Hebrews. to nourish(:note)thine…: Heb. thy gray hairs

rwbs@Ruth:4:16 @ And Naomi took the child, and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse.

rwbs@Ruth:4:17 @ And the women her neighbours gave him a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he the father of Jesse, the father of David.

rwbs@Ruth:4:18 @ Now these the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,

rwbs@1Samuel:1:1 @ Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:

rwbs@1Samuel:1:2 @ And he had two wives; the name of the one Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:3 @ And this man went up from his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice to the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, there. (note:)yearly: Hebrews. from year to year(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:4 @ And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:

rwbs@1Samuel:1:5 @ But to Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had closed up her womb. (note:)worthy: or, double(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:6 @ And her adversary also provoked her greatly, to make her fret, because the LORD had closed up her womb. (note:)provoked: Hebrews. angered(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:7 @ And he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. (note:)when…: or, from the time that she, etc: Hebrews. from her going up(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:8 @ Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? not I better to thee than ten sons?

rwbs@1Samuel:1:9 @ So Hannah rose after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:10 @ And she in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept bitterly. (note:)in…: Hebrews. bitter of soul(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:11 @ And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give to thy handmaid a son, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. (note:)a man…: Hebrews. seed of men(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:12 @ And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli observed her mouth. (note:)continued…: Hebrews. multiplied to pray(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:13 @ Now Hannah, spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she was drunk.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:14 @ And Eli said to her, How long wilt thou be drunk? put away thy wine from thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:15 @ And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. (note:)of a sorrowful…: Hebrews. hard of spirit(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:16 @ Count not thy handmaid for a wicked woman: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I been speaking. (note:)complaint: or, meditation(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:1:17 @ Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thy petition that thou hast asked of him.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:18 @ And she said, Let thy handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and ate, and her countenance was no more.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:19 @ And they rose in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:20 @ Therefore it came to pass, when the time had arrived after Hannah had conceived, that she bore a son, and called his name Samuel,, Because I have asked him of the LORD. (note:)when…: Hebrews. in revolution of days(:note)Samuel: that is, Asked of God

rwbs@1Samuel:1:21 @ And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer to the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:22 @ But Hannah went not up; for she said to her husband, until the child is weaned, and I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD, and there abide for ever.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:23 @ And Elkanah her husband said to her, Do what seemeth to thee good; tarry until thou hast weaned him; only the LORD establish his word. So the woman abode, and nursed her son until she weaned him.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:24 @ And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him to the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child young.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:25 @ And they slew a bull, and brought the child to Eli.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:26 @ And she said, O my lord, thy soul liveth, my lord, I the woman that stood by thee here, praying to the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:1:27 @ For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

rwbs@1Samuel:1:28 @ Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there. (note:)lent him: or, returned him, whom I have obtained by petition(:note)he shall…: or, he whom I have obtained by petition shall be returned

rwbs@1Samuel:2:1 @ And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, my horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over my enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:2 @ none holy as the LORD: for none besides thee: neither any rock like our God.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:3 @ Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. (note:)arrogancy: Hebrews. hard(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:2:4 @ The bows of the mighty men broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:5 @ full have hired out themselves for bread; and hungry ceased: so that the barren hath borne seven; and she that hath many children is become feeble.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:6 @ The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:7 @ The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:8 @ He raiseth the poor out of the dust, lifteth the beggar from the dunghill, to set among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth the LORD’S, and he hath set the world upon them.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:9 @ He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:10 @ The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength to his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:11 @ And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child ministered to the LORD before Eli the priest.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:12 @ Now the sons of Eli worthless men; they knew not the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:13 @ And the priests’ custom with the people, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest’s servant came, while the flesh was boiling, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;

rwbs@1Samuel:2:14 @ And he struck into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh to all the Israelites that came there.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:15 @ Also before they burnt the fat, the priest’s servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have boiled flesh of thee, but raw.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:16 @ And any man said to him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and take as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him,; but thou shalt give now: and if not, I will take by force. (note:)presently: Hebrews. as on the day(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:2:17 @ Therefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:18 @ But Samuel ministered before the LORD, a child, girded with a linen ephod.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:19 @ Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:20 @ And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went to their own home. (note:)loan…: or, petition which she asked, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:2:21 @ And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:22 @ Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did to all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. (note:)assembled: Hebrews. assembled by troops(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:2:23 @ And he said to them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people. (note:)of your…: or, evil words of you(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:2:24 @ Nay, my sons; for no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD’S people to transgress. (note:)transgress: or, cry out(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:2:25 @ If one man shall sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man shall sin against the LORD, who shall plead for him? However they hearkened not to the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:26 @ And the child Samuel continued to grow, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:27 @ And there came a man of God to Eli, and said to him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear to the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh’s house?

rwbs@1Samuel:2:28 @ And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel my priest, to offer upon my altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give to the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel?

rwbs@1Samuel:2:29 @ Why trample ye at my sacrifice and at my offering, which I have commanded habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?

rwbs@1Samuel:2:30 @ Therefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:31 @ Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thy arm, and the arm of thy father’s house, that there shall not be an old man in thy house.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:32 @ And thou shalt see an enemy habitation, in all which shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thy house for ever. (note:)an enemy…: or, the affliction of the tabernacle, for all the wealth which God would have given Israel(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:2:33 @ And the man of thine, I shall not cut off from my altar, to consume thy eyes, and to grieve thy heart: and all the increase of thy house shall die in the flower of their age. (note:)in the flower…: Hebrews. men(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:2:34 @ And this a sign to thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die both of them.

rwbs@1Samuel:2:36 @ And it shall come to pass, every one that is left in thy house shall come bow down to him for a piece of silver and a morsel of bread, and shall say, Put me, I pray thee, into one of the priests’ offices, that I may eat a piece of bread. (note:)Put: Hebrews. Join(:note)one of…: or, somewhat about the priesthood

rwbs@1Samuel:3:1 @ And the child Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; no frequent vision.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:3 @ And before the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God, and Samuel was lying down;

rwbs@1Samuel:3:4 @ That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here I.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:6 @ And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:7 @ Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him. (note:)Now…: or, Thus did Samuel before he knew the LORD, and before the word of the LORD was revealed unto him(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:3:8 @ And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:9 @ Therefore Eli said to Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he should call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:10 @ And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:11 @ And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:13 @ For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. (note:)For I…: or, And I will tell him(:note)vile: or, accursedrestrained…: Hebrews. frowned not upon them

rwbs@1Samuel:3:14 @ And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:15 @ And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to tell Eli the vision.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:16 @ Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here I.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:17 @ And he said, What the thing that hath said to thee? I pray thee hide not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou shalt hide thing from me of all the things that he said to thee. (note:)more also: Hebrews. so add(:note)thing: or, word

rwbs@1Samuel:3:18 @ And Samuel told him every thing, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good. (note:)every…: Hebrews. all the things, or, words(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:3:19 @ And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and let none of his words fall to the ground.

rwbs@1Samuel:3:20 @ And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel established a prophet of the LORD. (note:)established: or, faithful(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:3:21 @ And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:1 @ And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and encamped beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines encamped in Aphek. (note:)came: or, came to pass: Hebrews. was(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:4:2 @ And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men. (note:)they joined…: Hebrews. the battle was spread(:note)army: Heb. array

rwbs@1Samuel:4:3 @ And when the people had come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Why hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh to us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us from the hand of our enemies. (note:)fetch: Hebrews. take unto us(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:4:4 @ So the people sent to Shiloh, that they might bring from there the ark of the covenant of the LORD of hosts, who dwelleth the cherubim: and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, there with the ark of the covenant of God.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:5 @ And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth shook.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:6 @ And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD had come into the camp.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:7 @ And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God hath come into the camp. And they said, Woe to us! for there hath not been such a thing before. (note:)heretofore: Hebrews. yesterday, or, the third day(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:4:8 @ Woe to us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:9 @ Be strong, and acquit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye may not be servants to the Hebrews, as they have been to you: acquit yourselves like men, and fight. (note:)quit…: Hebrews. be men(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:4:10 @ And the Philistines fought, and Israel was smitten, and they fled every man into his tent: and there was a very great slaughter; for there fell of Israel thirty thousand footmen.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:11 @ And the ark of God was taken; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were slain. (note:)were slain: Hebrews. died(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:4:12 @ And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clothes torn, and with earth upon his head.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:13 @ And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by the way side watching: for his heart trembled for the ark of God. And when the man came into the city, and told, all the city cried out.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:14 @ And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:16 @ And the man said to Eli, I he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son? (note:)is…: Hebrews. is the thing(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:4:17 @ And the messenger answered and said, Israel hath fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:18 @ And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck broke, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years.

rwbs@1Samuel:4:19 @ And his daughter in law, the wife of Phinehas, was with child, to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her. (note:)be delivered: or, cry out(:note)came: Hebrews. were turned

rwbs@1Samuel:4:20 @ And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said to her, Fear not; for thou hast borne a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard. (note:)neither…: Hebrews. set not her heart(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:4:21 @ And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory hath departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband. (note:)Ichabod: that is, Where is the glory? or, There is no glory(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:4:22 @ And she said, The glory hath departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:1 @ And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:2 @ When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by Dagon.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:3 @ And when they of Ashdod arose early on the next morning, behold, Dagon fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD. And they took Dagon, and set him in his place again.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:4 @ And when they arose early on the next morning, behold, Dagon fallen upon his face to the ground before the ark of the LORD; and the head of Dagon and both the palms of his hands cut off upon the threshold; only Dagon was left to him. (note:)the stump…: or, the fishy part(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:5:5 @ Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon’s house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod to this day.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:6 @ But the hand of the LORD was heavy upon them of Ashdod, and he destroyed them, and smote them with haemorrhoids, Ashdod and its land.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:7 @ And when the men of Ashdod saw that so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is heavy upon us, and upon Dagon our god.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:8 @ They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines to them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about to Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:9 @ And it was, that, after they had carried it there, the hand of the LORD was against the city with a very great destruction: and he smote the men of the city, both small and great, and they had haemorrhoids in their secret parts.

rwbs@1Samuel:5:10 @ Therefore they sent the ark of God to Ekron. And it came to pass, as the ark of God came to Ekron, that the Ekronites cried out, saying, They have brought about the ark of the God of Israel to us, to slay us and our people. (note:)us, to…: Hebrews. me to slay me and my(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:5:11 @ So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go again to its own place, that it slay us not, and our people: for there was a deadly destruction throughout all the city; the hand of God was very heavy there. (note:)us not…: Hebrews. me not, and my(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:5:12 @ And the men that died not were smitten with the haemorrhoids: and the cry of the city went up to heaven.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:1 @ And the ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:2 @ And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners, saying, What shall we do to the ark of the LORD? tell us how we shall send it to its place.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:3 @ And they said, If ye send away the ark of the God of Israel, send it not empty; but by all means return him a trespass offering: then ye shall be healed, and it shall be known to you why his hand is not removed from you.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:4 @ Then said they, What the trespass offering which we shall return to him? They answered, Five golden haemorrhoids, and five golden mice, the number of the lords of the Philistines: for one plague on you all, and on your lords. (note:)you: Hebrews. them(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:6:5 @ Therefore ye shall make images of your haemorrhoids, and images of your mice that mar the land; and ye shall give glory to the God of Israel: perhaps he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:6 @ Why then do ye harden your hearts, as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened their hearts? when he had wrought wonderfully among them, did they not let the people go, and they departed? (note:)wonderfully: or, reproachfully(:note)the people: Hebrews. them

rwbs@1Samuel:6:7 @ Now therefore make a new cart, and take two milk cows, on which there hath come no yoke, and tie the cows to the cart, and bring their calves home from them:

rwbs@1Samuel:6:8 @ And take the ark of the LORD, and lay it upon the cart; and put the jewels of gold, which ye return to him a trespass offering, in a box by its side; and send it away, that it may go.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:9 @ And see, if it goeth up by the way of its own land to Bethshemesh, he hath done us this great evil: but if not, then we shall know that not his hand smote us: it a chance happened to us. (note:)he: or, it(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:6:10 @ And the men did so; and took two milk cows, and tied them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home:

rwbs@1Samuel:6:11 @ And they laid the ark of the LORD upon the cart, and the box with the mice of gold and the images of their haemorrhoids.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:12 @ And the cows took the straight way to the way of Bethshemesh, went along the highway, lowing as they went, and turned not aside the right hand or the left; and the lords of the Philistines went after them to the border of Bethshemesh.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:13 @ And Bethshemesh reaping their wheat harvest in the valley: and they lifted up their eyes, and saw the ark, and rejoiced to see.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:14 @ And the cart came into the field of Joshua, a Bethshemite, and stood there, where a great stone: and they cut up the wood of the cart, and offered the cows as a burnt offering to the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:15 @ And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD, and the box that with it, in which the jewels of gold, and put on the great stone: and the men of Bethshemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day to the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:16 @ And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen, they returned to Ekron the same day.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:17 @ And these the golden haemorrhoids which the Philistines returned a trespass offering to the LORD; for Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for Gath one, for Ekron one;

rwbs@1Samuel:6:18 @ And the golden mice, the number of all the cities of the Philistines to the five lords, of fortified cities, and of country villages, even to the great Abel, on which they set down the ark of the LORD: to this day in the field of Joshua, the Bethshemite. (note:)great…: or, great stone(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:6:19 @ And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and seventy men: and the people lamented, because the LORD had smitten of the people with a great slaughter.

rwbs@1Samuel:6:20 @ And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God? and to whom shall he go up from us?

rwbs@1Samuel:6:21 @ And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the LORD; come ye down, bring it up to you.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:1 @ And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and brought up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab on the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:2 @ And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:3 @ And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return to the LORD with all your hearts, put away the foreign gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts to the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:4 @ Then the children of Israel put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:5 @ And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you to the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:6 @ And they gathered together at Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and there said, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpeh.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:7 @ And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together at Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard, they were afraid of the Philistines.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:8 @ And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry to the LORD our God for us, that he will save us from the hand of the Philistines. (note:)Cease…: Hebrews. Be not silent from us from crying(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:7:9 @ And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered a burnt offering wholly to the LORD: and Samuel cried to the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him. (note:)heard: or, answered(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:7:10 @ And as Samuel was offering the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and smote them; and they were smitten before Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:11 @ And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until under Bethcar.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:12 @ Then Samuel took a stone, and set between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Thus far hath the LORD helped us. (note:)Ebenezer: that is, The stone of help(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:7:13 @ So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the land of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:14 @ And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even to Gath; and its land did Israel deliver from the hands of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:15 @ And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.

rwbs@1Samuel:7:16 @ And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. (note:)in circuit: Hebrews. and he circuited(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:7:17 @ And his return to Ramah; for there his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar to the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:2 @ Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: judges in Beersheba.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:4 @ Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel to Ramah,

rwbs@1Samuel:8:5 @ And said to him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:6 @ But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to the LORD. (note:)displeased: Hebrews. was evil in the eyes of(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:8:7 @ And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken to the voice of the people in all that they say to thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:8 @ According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them out of Egypt even to this day, in that they have forsaken me, and served other gods, so do they also to thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:9 @ Now therefore hearken to their voice: yet protest solemnly to them, and show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them. (note:)hearken…: or, obey(:note)howbeit…: or, notwithstanding when thou hast solemnly protested against them then thou shalt

rwbs@1Samuel:8:10 @ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD to the people that asked of him a king.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:11 @ And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint for himself, for his chariots, and his horsemen; and shall run before his chariots.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:14 @ And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your oliveyards, the best, and give to his servants.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:15 @ And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants. (note:)officers: Hebrews. eunuchs(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:8:17 @ He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:18 @ And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen for yourselves; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:19 @ Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

rwbs@1Samuel:8:20 @ That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:21 @ And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he reported them in the ears of the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:8:22 @ And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken to their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go ye every man to his city.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:1 @ Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. (note:)a Benjamite: or, the son of a man of Jemini(:note)power: or, substance

rwbs@1Samuel:9:2 @ And he had a son, whose name Saul, a choice young man, and handsome: and not among the children of Israel a more handsome person than he: from his shoulders and upward taller than any of the people.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:3 @ And the donkeys of Kish Saul’s father were lost. And Kish said to Saul his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, and arise, go seek the donkeys.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:4 @ And he passed through mount Ephraim, and passed through the land of Shalisha, but they found not: then they passed through the land of Shalim, and not: and he passed through the land of the Benjamites, but they found not.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:5 @ when they had come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father stop for the donkeys, and be troubled for us.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:6 @ And he said to him, Behold now, in this city a man of God, and an honourable man; all that he saith cometh surely to pass: now let us go there; perhaps he can show us our way that we should go.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:7 @ Then said Saul to his servant, But, behold, we go, what shall we bring to the man? for the bread is spent in our vessels, and not a present to bring to the man of God: what have we? (note:)is spent…: Hebrews. is gone out of, etc(:note)have we: Heb. is with us?

rwbs@1Samuel:9:8 @ And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have here at hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way. (note:)I have…: Hebrews. there is found in my hand(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:9 @ (In times past in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus he spoke, Come, and let us go to the seer: for now a Prophet was in times past called a Seer.)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:10 @ Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went to the city where the man of God. (note:)Well said: Hebrews. Thy word is good(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:11 @ as they went up the hill to the city, they found young maidens going out to draw water, and said to them, Is the seer here? (note:)the hill…: Hebrews. in the ascent of the city(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:12 @ And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place: (note:)sacrifice: or, feast(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:13 @ As soon as ye shall enter the city, ye shall immediately find him, before he goeth up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he cometh, because he doth bless the sacrifice; afterwards they eat that are invited. Now therefore go up; for about this time ye shall find him. (note:)this time: Hebrews. to day(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:14 @ And they went up into the city: when they had come into the city, behold, Samuel came out meeting them, to go up to the high place.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:15 @ Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying, (note:)told…: Hebrews. revealed the ear of Samuel(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:16 @ To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people from the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry hast come to me.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:17 @ And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said to him, Behold the man of whom I spoke to thee! this same shall reign over my people. (note:)reign over: Hebrews. restrain in(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:18 @ Then Saul drew near to Samuel in the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the seer’s house.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:19 @ And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I the seer: go up before me to the high place; for ye shall eat with me to day, and to morrow I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that in thy heart.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:20 @ And as for thy donkeys that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom all the desire of Israel? not on thee, and on all thy father’s house? (note:)three…: Hebrews. to day three days(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:21 @ And Saul answered and said, not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? why then speakest thou so to me? (note:)so…: Hebrews. according to this word(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:22 @ And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the parlour, and made them sit in the chief place among them that were invited, who about thirty persons.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:23 @ And Samuel said to the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said to thee, Set it by thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:24 @ And the cook took up the shoulder, and which upon it, and set before Saul. And said, Behold that which is left! set before thee, eat: for to this time hath it been kept for thee since I said, I have invited the people. So Saul ate with Samuel that day. (note:)left: or, reserved(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:9:25 @ And when they had come down from the high place into the city, talked with Saul upon the top of the house.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:26 @ And they rose early: and it came to pass about the dawn of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Arise, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.

rwbs@1Samuel:9:27 @ as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may show thee the word of God. (note:)a while: Hebrews. to day(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:10:1 @ Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured upon his head, and kissed him, and said, not because the LORD hath anointed thee captain over his inheritance?

rwbs@1Samuel:10:2 @ When thou hast departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say to thee, The donkeys which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath stopped caring for the donkeys, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? (note:)care: Hebrews. business(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:10:3 @ Then shalt thou go on forward from there, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:

rwbs@1Samuel:10:4 @ And they will greet thee, and give thee two of bread; which thou shalt receive from their hands. (note:)salute…: Hebrews. ask thee of peace(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:10:5 @ After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou hast come there to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:

rwbs@1Samuel:10:6 @ And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:7 @ And let it be, when these signs have come to thee, thou do as occasion shall serve thee; for God with thee. (note:)And…: Hebrews. And it shall come to pass, that when these signs, etc(:note)that…: Heb. do for thee as thine hand shall find

rwbs@1Samuel:10:8 @ And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down to thee, to offer burnt offerings, to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come to thee, and show thee what thou shalt do.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:9 @ And it was, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. (note:)back: Hebrews. shoulder(:note)gave: Heb. turned

rwbs@1Samuel:10:10 @ And when they came there to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:11 @ And it came to pass, when all that knew him in times past saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What this hath come to the son of Kish? Saul also among the prophets? (note:)one…: Hebrews. a man to his neighbour(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:10:12 @ And one of the same place answered and said, But who their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Saul also among the prophets? (note:)of…: Hebrews. from thence(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:10:13 @ And when he had finished prophesying, he came to the high place.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:14 @ And Saul’s uncle said to him and to his servant, Where went ye? And he said, To seek the donkeys: and when we saw that no where, we came to Samuel.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:15 @ And Saul’s uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said to you.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:16 @ And Saul said to his uncle, He told us plainly that the donkeys were found. But of the matter of the kingdom, of which Samuel spoke, he told him not.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:17 @ And Samuel called the people together to the LORD to Mizpeh;

rwbs@1Samuel:10:18 @ And said to the children of Israel, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, of them that oppressed you:

rwbs@1Samuel:10:19 @ And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said to him,, but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:20 @ And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:21 @ When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:22 @ Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come there. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the baggage.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:23 @ And they ran and brought him from there: and when he stood among the people, he was taller than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:24 @ And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. (note:)God…: Hebrews. Let the king live(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:10:25 @ Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote in a book, and laid up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:26 @ And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.

rwbs@1Samuel:10:27 @ But the worthless men said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace. (note:)held…: or, was as though he had been deaf(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:11:1 @ Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:2 @ And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this will I make with you, that I may thrust out all your right eyes, and lay it a reproach upon all Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:3 @ And the elders of Jabesh said to him, Give us seven days’ respite, that we may send messengers to all the land of Israel: and then, if no man to save us, we will come out to thee. (note:)Give…: Hebrews. Forbear us(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:11:4 @ Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:5 @ And, behold, Saul came after the herd out of the field; and Saul said, What the people that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:6 @ And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:7 @ And he took a yoke of oxen, and hewed them in pieces, and sent throughout all the land of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, Whoever cometh not forth after Saul and after Samuel, so shall it be done to his oxen. And the fear of the LORD fell on the people, and they came out with one consent. (note:)with…: Hebrews. as one man(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:11:8 @ And when he numbered them in Bezek, the children of Israel were three hundred thousand, and the men of Judah thirty thousand.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:9 @ And they said to the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say to the men of Jabeshgilead, To morrow, by the sun is hot, ye shall have help. And the messengers came and told to the men of Jabesh; and they were glad. (note:)help: or, deliverance(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:11:10 @ Therefore the men of Jabesh said, To morrow we will come out to you, and ye shall do with us all that seemeth good to you.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:11 @ And it was on the next morning, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the host in the morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and it came to pass, that they who remained were scattered, so that two of them were not left together.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:12 @ And the people said to Samuel, Who he that said, Shall Saul reign over us? bring the men, that we may put them to death.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:13 @ And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:14 @ Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.

rwbs@1Samuel:11:15 @ And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:2 @ And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:3 @ Behold, here I: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose donkey have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or from whose hand have I received bribe to blind my eyes with it? and I will restore it you. (note:)bribe: Hebrews. ransom(:note)to blind…: or, that I should hide mine eyes at him

rwbs@1Samuel:12:4 @ And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken any thing from any man’s hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:5 @ And he said to them, The LORD witness against you, and his anointed witness this day, that ye have not found any thing in my hand. And they answered, witness.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:6 @ And Samuel said to the people, the LORD that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt. (note:)advanced: or, made(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:12:7 @ Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers. (note:)righteous…: Hebrews. righteousnesses, or, benefits(:note)to: Heb. with

rwbs@1Samuel:12:8 @ When Jacob had come into Egypt, and your fathers cried to the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, who brought forth your fathers from Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:9 @ And when they forgot the LORD their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:10 @ And they cried to the LORD, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD, and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth: but now deliver us from the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:11 @ And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you from the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelt safe.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:12 @ And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said to me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God your king.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:13 @ Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:14 @ If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God: (note:)commandment: Hebrews. mouth(:note)continue…: Heb. be after

rwbs@1Samuel:12:15 @ But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as against your fathers.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:16 @ Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:17 @ not wheat harvest to day? I will call to the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:18 @ So Samuel called to the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:19 @ And all the people said to Samuel, Pray for thy servants to the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added to all our sins evil, to ask us a king.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:20 @ And Samuel said to the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart;

rwbs@1Samuel:12:21 @ And turn ye not aside: for after vain, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they vain.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:22 @ For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.

rwbs@1Samuel:12:23 @ Moreover as for me, Far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: (note:)in: Hebrews. from(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:12:24 @ Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider what great he hath done for you. (note:)how…: or, what a great thing(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:13:1 @ Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, (note:)reigned one…: Hebrews. the son of one year in his reigning(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:13:2 @ Saul chose for himself three thousand of Israel; two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:3 @ And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that in Geba, and the Philistines heard. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear. (note:)Geba: or, the hill(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:13:4 @ And all Israel heard it said Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and Israel also was held in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal. (note:)was…: Hebrews. did stink(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:13:5 @ And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and encamped in Michmash, eastward from Bethaven.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:6 @ When the men of Israel saw that they were hedged in, (for the people were distressed,) then the people hid themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:7 @ And the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. (note:)followed…: Hebrews. trembled after him(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:13:8 @ And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:9 @ And Saul said, Bring here a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:10 @ And it came to pass, that as soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might bless him. (note:)salute: Hebrews. bless(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:13:11 @ And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and thou camest not within the days appointed, and the Philistines gathered themselves together at Michmash;

rwbs@1Samuel:13:12 @ Therefore said I, The Philistines will now come down upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication to the LORD: I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering. (note:)made…: Hebrews. intreated the face(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:13:13 @ And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:14 @ But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him captain over his people, because thou hast not kept which the LORD commanded thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:15 @ And Samuel arose, and went up from Gilgal to Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people present with him, about six hundred men. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:13:16 @ And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)Gibeah: Heb. Geba

rwbs@1Samuel:13:17 @ And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned to the way Ophrah, to the land of Shual:

rwbs@1Samuel:13:18 @ And another company turned the way Bethhoron: and another company turned the way of the border that looketh to the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:19 @ Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make swords or spears:

rwbs@1Samuel:13:20 @ But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:21 @ And there was a charge of a third of a shekel for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads. (note:)a file: Hebrews. a file with mouths, or Heb. a pim, a third of a shekel(:note)sharpen: Heb. set

rwbs@1Samuel:13:22 @ So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.

rwbs@1Samuel:13:23 @ And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the pass of Michmash. (note:)garrison: or, standing camp(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:1 @ Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man that bore his armour, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of the Philistines that on the other side. But he told not his father. (note:)it came…: or, there was a day(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:2 @ And Saul tarried at the edge of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which in Migron: and the people that with him about six hundred men;

rwbs@1Samuel:14:3 @ And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod’s brother, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, the LORD’S priest in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. And the people knew not that Jonathan was gone. (note:)Ahiah: called Ahimelech(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:4 @ And on each side of the pass, by which Jonathan sought to go over to the garrison of the Philistines, a sharp rock on the one side, and a sharp rock on the other side: and the name of the one Bozez, and the name of the other Seneh.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:5 @ The front of the one rose northward opposite Michmash, and the other southward opposite Gibeah. (note:)forefront: Hebrews. tooth(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:6 @ And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:7 @ And his armourbearer said to him, Do all that in thy heart: turn thee; behold, I with thee according to thy heart.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:8 @ Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over to men, and we will show ourselves to them.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:9 @ If they say thus to us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up to them. (note:)Tarry: Hebrews. Be still(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:10 @ But if they say thus, Come up to us; then we will go up: for the LORD hath delivered them into our hand: and this a sign to us.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:11 @ And both of them showed themselves to the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:12 @ And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will show you something. And Jonathan said to his armourbearer, Come up after me: for the LORD hath delivered them into the hand of Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:13 @ And Jonathan climbed up upon his hands and upon his feet, and his armourbearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armourbearer slew after him.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:15 @ And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. (note:)a very…: Hebrews. a trembling of God(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:16 @ And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:17 @ Then said Saul to the people that with him, Number now, and see who is gone from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan and his armourbearer not.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:18 @ And Saul said to Ahiah, Bring here the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:19 @ And it came to pass, while Saul talked to the priest, that the noise that in the host of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said to the priest, Withdraw thy hand. (note:)noise: or, tumult(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:20 @ And Saul and all the people that with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man’s sword was against his companion, a very great confusion. (note:)assembled…: Hebrews. were cried together(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:21 @ Moreover the Hebrews were with the Philistines before that time, who went up with them into the camp surrounding, even they also to be with the Israelites that with Saul and Jonathan.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:22 @ Likewise all the men of Israel who had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:23 @ So the LORD saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over to Bethaven.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:24 @ And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had solemnly charged the people, saying, Cursed the man that eateth food until evening, that I may be avenged on my enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:25 @ And all the land came to a forest; and there was honey upon the ground.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:26 @ And when the people had come into the forest, behold, the honey flowed; but no man put his hand to his mouth: for the people feared the oath.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:27 @ But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: therefore he put forth the end of the rod that in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:28 @ Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father strictly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed the man that eateth food this day. And the people were faint. (note:)faint: or, weary(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:29 @ Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how my eyes have become bright, because I tasted a little of this honey.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:30 @ How much better, if only the people had eaten freely to day of the spoil of their enemies which they found? for had there not been now a much greater slaughter among the Philistines?

rwbs@1Samuel:14:31 @ And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:32 @ And the people flew upon the spoil, and took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and slew on the ground: and the people ate with the blood.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:33 @ Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone to me this day. (note:)transgressed: or, dealt treacherously(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:34 @ And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say to them, Bring me here every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew there. (note:)with him: Hebrews. in his hand(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:35 @ And Saul built an altar to the LORD: the same was the first altar that he built to the LORD. (note:)the same…: Hebrews. that altar he began to build unto the LORD(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:36 @ And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatever seemeth good to thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near to God here.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:37 @ And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:38 @ And Saul said, Come ye here, all the chief of the people: and know and see what this sin hath been this day. (note:)chief: Hebrews. corners(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:39 @ For, the LORD liveth, who saveth Israel, though it is in Jonathan my son, he shall surely die. But not a man among all the people answered him.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:40 @ Then said he to all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said to Saul, Do what seemeth good to thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:41 @ Therefore Saul said to the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped. (note:)Give…: or, Shew the innocent(:note)escaped: Hebrews. went forth

rwbs@1Samuel:14:43 @ Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that in my hand,, lo, I must die.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:45 @ And the people said to Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? By no means: the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:46 @ Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:47 @ So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and wherever he turned himself, he smote.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:48 @ And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel from the hands of them that spoiled them. (note:)gathered…: or, wrought mightily(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:49 @ Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters; the name of the firstborn Merab, and the name of the younger Michal:

rwbs@1Samuel:14:50 @ And the name of Saul’s wife Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host Abner, the son of Ner, Saul’s uncle. (note:)Abner: Hebrews. Abiner(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:14:51 @ And Kish the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner the son of Abiel.

rwbs@1Samuel:14:52 @ And there was a fierce war against the Philistines all the days of Saul: and when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, he took him to himself.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:1 @ Samuel also said to Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou to the voice of the words of the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:2 @ Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:3 @ Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:4 @ And Saul gathered the people together, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:5 @ And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley. (note:)laid…: or, fought(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:15:6 @ And Saul said to the Kenites, Go, depart, withdraw yourselves from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them: for ye showed kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came up from Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:7 @ And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah thou comest to Shur, that east of Egypt.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:8 @ And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:9 @ But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, and all good, and would not utterly destroy them: but every thing vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly. (note:)fatlings: or, second sort(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:15:10 @ Then came the word of the LORD to Samuel, saying,

rwbs@1Samuel:15:11 @ I repent that I have set up Saul king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried to the LORD all night.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:12 @ And when Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning, it was told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and, behold, he set him up a place, and hast gone about, and passed on, and gone down to Gilgal.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:13 @ And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said to him, Blessed thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:14 @ And Samuel said, What then this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?

rwbs@1Samuel:15:15 @ And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice to the LORD thy God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:16 @ Then Samuel said to Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said to him, Say on.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:17 @ And Samuel said, When thou little in thy own sight, thou not the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?

rwbs@1Samuel:15:18 @ And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they are consumed. (note:)they…: Hebrews. they consume them(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:15:19 @ Why then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?

rwbs@1Samuel:15:20 @ And Saul said to Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:21 @ But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice to the LORD thy God in Gilgal.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:22 @ And Samuel said, Hath the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey better than sacrifice, to hearken than the fat of rams.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:23 @ For rebellion the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from king. (note:)witchcraft: Hebrews. divination(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:15:24 @ And Saul said to Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:25 @ Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:26 @ And Samuel said to Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:27 @ And as Samuel turned about to depart, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it tore.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:28 @ And Samuel said to him, The LORD hath torn the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, better than thou.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:29 @ And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he not a man, that he should repent. (note:)Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:15:30 @ Then he said, I have sinned: honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:31 @ So Samuel turned again after Saul; and Saul worshipped the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:32 @ Then said Samuel, Bring ye here to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came to him cheerfully. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:33 @ And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag in pieces before the LORD in Gilgal.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:34 @ Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house to Gibeah of Saul.

rwbs@1Samuel:15:35 @ And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:1 @ And the LORD said to Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thy horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:2 @ And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul shall hear, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. (note:)with thee: Hebrews. in thine hand(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:3 @ And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint to me whom I name to thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:4 @ And Samuel did that which the LORD spoke, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably? (note:)coming: Hebrews. meeting(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:5 @ And he said, Peaceably: I have come to sacrifice to the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:6 @ And it came to pass, when they had come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD’S anointed before him. (note:)Eliab: called Elihu(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:7 @ But the LORD said to Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. (note:)outward…: Hebrews. eyes(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:8 @ Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:9 @ Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this. (note:)Shammah: Shimeah, also called, Shimma(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:10 @ Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:11 @ And Samuel said to Jesse, Are here all children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said to Jesse, Send and bring him: for we will not sit down till he hath come here. (note:)down: Hebrews. round(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:12 @ And he sent, and brought him in. Now he ruddy, also of a beautiful countenance, and a good appearance. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this he. (note:)of a…: Hebrews. fair of eyes(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:13 @ Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day onward. So Samuel arose, and went to Ramah.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:14 @ But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. (note:)troubled: or, terrified(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:15 @ And Saul’s servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:16 @ Let our lord now command thy servants, before thee, to seek a man, a skilful player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:18 @ Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, skilful in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a handsome person, and the LORD with him. (note:)matters: or, speech(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:16:19 @ Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, Send to me David thy son, who with the sheep.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:22 @ And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

rwbs@1Samuel:16:23 @ And it came to pass, when the spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:1 @ Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which to Judah, and encamped between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. (note:)Ephesdammim: or, the coast of Dammim, called Pasdammim(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:2 @ And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and encamped by the valley of Elah, and they set the battle in array against the Philistines. (note:)set…: Hebrews. ranged the battle(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:3 @ And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and a valley between them.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:4 @ And there went out a champion from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height six cubits and a span.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:5 @ And an helmet of brass upon his head, and he armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat five thousand shekels of brass. (note:)armed: Hebrews. clothed(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:7 @ And the staff of his spear like a weaver’s beam; and his spear’s head six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:8 @ And he stood and cried to the armies of Israel, and said to them, Why have ye come out to set battle in array? not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose for yourselves a man for you, and let him come down to me.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:9 @ If he shall be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I shall prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:10 @ And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:11 @ When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:12 @ Now David the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men an old man in the days of Saul.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:13 @ And the three eldest sons of Jesse went followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle Eliab the firstborn, and next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:14 @ And David the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:15 @ But David went and returned from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:16 @ And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:17 @ And Jesse said to David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this roasted, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren;

rwbs@1Samuel:17:18 @ And carry these ten cheeses to the captain of thousand, and see how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge. (note:)cheeses: Hebrews. cheeses of milk(:note)of…: Heb. of a thousand

rwbs@1Samuel:17:19 @ Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel, in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:20 @ And David rose early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle. (note:)trench: or, place of the carriage(:note)fight: or, battle array, or, place of fight

rwbs@1Samuel:17:21 @ For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:22 @ And David left his baggage in the hand of the keeper of the baggage, and ran into the army, and came and greeted his brethren. (note:)his carriage: Hebrews. the vessels from upon him(:note)saluted…: Heb. asked his brethren of peace

rwbs@1Samuel:17:23 @ And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, from the armies of the Philistines, and spoke according to the same words: and David heard.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:24 @ And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were exceedingly afraid. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from his face(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:25 @ And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that hath come up? surely to defy Israel hath he come: and it shall be, the man who shall kill him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father’s house free in Israel.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:26 @ And David spoke to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?

rwbs@1Samuel:17:27 @ And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:28 @ And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down here? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thy heart; for thou art come down that thou mayest see the battle.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:30 @ And he turned from him toward another, and spoke after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner. (note:)manner: Hebrews. word(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:31 @ And when the words were heard which David spoke, they reported before Saul: and he sent for him. (note:)sent…: Hebrews. took him(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:34 @ And David said to Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: (note:)lamb: or, kid(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:36 @ Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:37 @ David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said to David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:38 @ And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. (note:)armed David…: Hebrews. clothed David with his clothes(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:39 @ And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he tried to go; for he had not proved. And David said to Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved. And David put them off from him.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:40 @ And he took his staff in his hand, and chose for himself five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a bag; and his sling in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. (note:)brook: or, valley(:note)bag: Hebrews. vessel

rwbs@1Samuel:17:41 @ And the Philistine advanced and drew near to David; and the man that bore the shield before him.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:42 @ And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:43 @ And the Philistine said to David, I a dog, that thou comest to me with staffs? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:44 @ And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh to the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:45 @ Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:46 @ This day will the LORD deliver thee into my hand; and I will smite thee, and take thy head from thee; and I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day to the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. (note:)deliver…: Hebrews. shut thee up(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:17:47 @ And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle the LORD’S, and he will give you into our hands.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:48 @ And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew near to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:49 @ And David put his hand in his bag, and took from there a stone, and slung it with his sling, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:50 @ So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but no sword in the hand of David.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:51 @ Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of its sheath, and slew him, and cut off his head with it. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:52 @ And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, to the entrance of the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even to Gath, and to Ekron.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:53 @ And the children of Israel returned from chasing the Philistines, and they plundered their tents.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:54 @ And David took the head of the Philistine, and brought it to Jerusalem; but he put his armour in his tent.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:55 @ And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son this youth? And Abner said, thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:56 @ And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:57 @ And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:17:58 @ And Saul said to him, Whose son thou, young man? And David answered, I the son of thy servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:1 @ And it came to pass, when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:2 @ And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:3 @ Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:4 @ And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his belt.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:5 @ And David went out wherever Saul sent him, behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants. (note:)behaved…: or, prospered(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:18:6 @ And it came to pass as they came, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music. (note:)Philistine: or, Philistines(:note)instruments…: Hebrews. three stringed instruments

rwbs@1Samuel:18:7 @ And the women spoke to as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:8 @ And Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands: and can he have more but the kingdom? (note:)displeased him: Hebrews. was evil in his eyes(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:18:10 @ And it came to pass on the next day, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and a javelin in Saul’s hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:11 @ And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David escaped from his presence twice.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:12 @ And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:13 @ Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:14 @ And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD with him. (note:)behaved…: or, prospered(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:18:15 @ Therefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:16 @ But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:17 @ And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee for a wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD’S battles. For Saul said, Let not my hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him. (note:)valiant: Hebrews. a son of valour(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:18:18 @ And David said to Saul, Who I? and what my life, my father’s family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?

rwbs@1Samuel:18:19 @ But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul’s daughter should have been given to David, that she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:20 @ And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. (note:)pleased him: Hebrews. was right in his eyes(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:18:21 @ And Saul said, I will give her to him, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Therefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the two.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:22 @ And Saul commanded his servants,, Speak with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son in law.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:23 @ And Saul’s servants spoke those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you light to be a king’s son in law, seeing that I a poor man, and lightly esteemed?

rwbs@1Samuel:18:24 @ And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spoke David. (note:)On…: Hebrews. According to these words(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:18:25 @ And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king’s enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:26 @ And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king’s son in law: and the days had not expired. (note:)expired: Hebrews. fulfilled(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:18:27 @ Therefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they gave them in full number to the king, that he might be the king’s son in law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter for a wife.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:28 @ And Saul saw and knew that the LORD with David, and Michal Saul’s daughter loved him.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:29 @ And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David’s enemy continually.

rwbs@1Samuel:18:30 @ Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much esteemed. (note:)set by: Hebrews. precious(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:19:1 @ And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:2 @ But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret, and hide thyself:

rwbs@1Samuel:19:3 @ And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou, and I will talk with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:4 @ And Jonathan spoke good of David to Saul his father, and said to him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works toward thee very good:

rwbs@1Samuel:19:5 @ For he put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest, and didst rejoice: why then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

rwbs@1Samuel:19:6 @ And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:8 @ And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him. (note:)him: Hebrews. his face(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:19:9 @ And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:10 @ And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away from Saul’s presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:11 @ Saul also sent messengers to David’s house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David’s wife told him, saying, If thou dost not save thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:13 @ And Michal took an image, and laid in the bed, and put a pillow of goats’ for his head, and covered with a cloth. (note:)image: Hebrews. teraphim(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:19:15 @ And Saul sent the messengers to see David, saying, Bring him to me in the bed, that I may slay him.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:16 @ And when the messengers had come in, behold, an image in the bed, with a pillow of goats’ for his head.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:17 @ And Saul said to Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away my enemy, that he hast escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said to me, Let me go; why should I kill thee?

rwbs@1Samuel:19:20 @ And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:21 @ And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:22 @ Then he went also to Ramah, and came to a great well that in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where Samuel and David? And said, Behold, at Naioth in Ramah.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:23 @ And he went there to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.

rwbs@1Samuel:19:24 @ And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Therefore they say, Saul also among the prophets? (note:)lay: Hebrews. fell(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:1 @ And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what my iniquity? and what my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life?

rwbs@1Samuel:20:2 @ And he said to him, Far be it from thee; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will show it to me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it not. (note:)shew…: Hebrews. uncover mine ear(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:3 @ And David swore moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thy eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he should be grieved: but truly the LORD liveth, and thy soul liveth, but a step between me and death.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:4 @ Then said Jonathan to David, Whatever thy soul desireth, I will even do for thee. (note:)Whatsoever…: or, Say what is thy mind and I will do, etc(:note)desireth: Hebrews. speaketh, or, thinketh

rwbs@1Samuel:20:5 @ And David said to Jonathan, Behold, to morrow the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at the table: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the field to the third at evening.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:6 @ If thy father shall at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for a yearly sacrifice there for all the family. (note:)sacrifice: or, feast(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:8 @ Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: however, if there is in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?

rwbs@1Samuel:20:9 @ And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil is determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee?

rwbs@1Samuel:20:10 @ Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what thy father shall answer thee roughly?

rwbs@1Samuel:20:11 @ And Jonathan said to David, Come, and let us go out into the field. And they went out both of them into the field.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:12 @ And Jonathan said to David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, the third, and, behold, good toward David, and I then send not to thee, and show it thee; (note:)sounded: Hebrews. searched(:note)shew…: Heb. uncover thine ear

rwbs@1Samuel:20:13 @ The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it shall please my father thee evil, then I will show it to thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father. (note:)shew…: Hebrews. uncover thine ear(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:14 @ And thou shalt not only while yet I live show me the kindness of the LORD, that I may not die:

rwbs@1Samuel:20:15 @ But thou shalt not withdraw thy kindness from my house for ever: no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the face of the earth.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:16 @ So Jonathan made with the house of David,, Let the LORD even require at the hand of David’s enemies. (note:)made: Hebrews. cut(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:18 @ Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow the new moon: and thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty. (note:)empty: Hebrews. missed(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:19 @ And thou hast stayed three days, thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel. (note:)quickly: or, diligently: Hebrews. greatly(:note)when the…: Heb. in the day of the businessEzel: or, that sheweth the way

rwbs@1Samuel:20:20 @ And I will shoot three arrows on the side, as though I shot at a mark.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:21 @ And, behold, I will send a lad,, Go, find the arrows. If I expressly say to the lad, Behold, the arrows on this side of thee, take them; then come thou: for peace to thee, and no hurt; the LORD liveth. (note:)no hurt: Hebrews. not any thing(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:22 @ But if I say thus to the young man, Behold, the arrows beyond thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:23 @ And the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the LORD between thee and me for ever.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:24 @ So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon had come, the king sat down to eat food.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:25 @ And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul’s side, and David’s place was empty.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:26 @ Nevertheless Saul spoke not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he not clean; surely he not clean.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:27 @ And it came to pass on the next day, the second of the month, that David’s place was empty: and Saul said to Jonathan his son, Why cometh not the son of Jesse to eat, neither yesterday, nor to day?

rwbs@1Samuel:20:29 @ And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me: and now, if I have found favour in thy eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not to the king’s table.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:30 @ Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said to him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thy own shame, and to the shame of thy mother’s nakedness? (note:)Thou…: or, Thou perverse rebel: Hebrews. Son of perverse rebellion(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:31 @ For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Therefore now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die. (note:)shall…: Hebrews. is the son of death(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:32 @ And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said to him, Why shall he be slain? what hath he done?

rwbs@1Samuel:20:33 @ And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: by which Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to slay David.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:34 @ So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and ate no food the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his father had done him shame.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:35 @ And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:36 @ And he said to his lad, Run, find now the arrows which I shoot. as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him. (note:)beyond…: Hebrews. to pass over him(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:20:37 @ And when the lad had come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, not the arrow beyond thee?

rwbs@1Samuel:20:38 @ And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan’s lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:39 @ But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the matter.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:40 @ And Jonathan gave his weapons to his lad, and said to him, Go, carry to the city. (note:)artillery: Hebrews. instruments(:note)his lad: Heb. the lad that was his

rwbs@1Samuel:20:41 @ as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, but David more so.

rwbs@1Samuel:20:42 @ And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. (note:)forasmuch…: or, the LORD be witness of that which etc(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:21:1 @ Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said to him, Why thou alone, and no man with thee? (note:)Ahimelech: also called Ahiah(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:21:2 @ And David said to Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said to me, Let no man know any thing of the business about which I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed servants to such and such a place.

rwbs@1Samuel:21:3 @ Now therefore what is under thy hand? give five bread in my hand, or what there is present. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:21:4 @ And the priest answered David, and said, no common bread under my hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the young men have kept themselves at least from women.

rwbs@1Samuel:21:5 @ And David answered the priest, and said to him, Of a truth women kept from us about these three days, since I came out, and the vessels of the young men are holy, and in a manner common, yea, though it were sanctified this day in the vessel. (note:)yea…: or, especially when this day there is other sanctified in the vessel(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:21:6 @ So the priest gave him hallowed: for there was no bread there but the showbread, that was taken from before the LORD, to put hot bread in the day when it was taken away.

rwbs@1Samuel:21:7 @ Now a certain man of the servants of Saul there that day, detained before the LORD; and his name Doeg, an Edomite, the chief of the herdmen that to Saul.

rwbs@1Samuel:21:8 @ And David said to Ahimelech, And is there not here under thy hand a spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.

rwbs@1Samuel:21:9 @ And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take: for no other except that here. And David said, none like that; give it to me.

rwbs@1Samuel:21:10 @ And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.

rwbs@1Samuel:21:11 @ And the servants of Achish said to him, not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

rwbs@1Samuel:21:12 @ And David laid up these words in his heart, and was greatly afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

rwbs@1Samuel:21:13 @ And he changed his behaviour before them, and pretended to be mad in their hands, and made marks on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard. (note:)scrabbled: or, made marks(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:21:14 @ Then said Achish to his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad: why have ye brought him to me? (note:)is mad: or, playeth the mad man(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:21:15 @ Have I need of mad men, that ye have brought this to play the mad man in my presence? shall this come into my house?

rwbs@1Samuel:22:1 @ David therefore departed from there, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard, they went down there to him.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:2 @ And every one in distress, and every one that in debt, and every one discontented, resorted to him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. (note:)was in debt: Hebrews. had a creditor(:note)discontented: Heb. bitter of soul

rwbs@1Samuel:22:3 @ And David went from there to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said to the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, with you, till I know what God will do for me.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:4 @ And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the strong hold.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:5 @ And the prophet Gad said to David, Abide not in the strong hold; depart, and come into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:6 @ When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants standing about him;) (note:)tree…: or, grove in a high place(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:22:7 @ Then Saul said to his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give each one of you fields and vineyards, make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;

rwbs@1Samuel:22:8 @ That all of you have conspired against me, and none that showeth to me that my son hath made a league with the son of Jesse, and none of you that is sorry for me, or showeth to me that my son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day? (note:)sheweth…: Hebrews. uncovereth mine ear(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:22:9 @ Then answered Doeg the Edomite, who was set over the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:10 @ And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him food, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:11 @ Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and all his father’s house, the priests that in Nob: and they came all of them to the king.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:13 @ And Saul said to him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast enquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?

rwbs@1Samuel:22:14 @ Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who faithful among all thy servants as David, who is the king’s son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thy house?

rwbs@1Samuel:22:15 @ Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute thing to his servant, to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more. (note:)less…: Hebrews. little or great(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:22:16 @ And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father’s house.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:17 @ And the king said to the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not show it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD. (note:)footmen: or, guard: Hebrews. runners(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:22:18 @ And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and slew on that day eighty and five persons that wore a linen ephod.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:19 @ And Nob, the city of the priests, he smote with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and donkeys, and sheep, with the edge of the sword.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:20 @ And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:21 @ And Abiathar showed David that Saul had slain the LORD’S priests.

rwbs@1Samuel:22:22 @ And David said to Abiathar, I knew that day, when Doeg the Edomite there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned of all the persons of thy father’s house.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:1 @ Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:2 @ Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said to David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:3 @ And David’s men said to him, Behold, we are afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?

rwbs@1Samuel:23:4 @ Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thy hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:5 @ So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:6 @ And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, he came down an ephod in his hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:8 @ And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:9 @ And David knew that Saul secretly devised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring here the ephod.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:10 @ Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:11 @ Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? O LORD God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. And the LORD said, He will come down.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:12 @ Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said, They will deliver up. (note:)deliver: Hebrews. shut up(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:23:13 @ Then David and his men, about six hundred, arose and departed from Keilah, and went wherever they could go. And it was told Saul that David had escaped from Keilah; and he did not go there.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:14 @ And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:15 @ And David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life: and David in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:16 @ And Jonathan Saul’s son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:17 @ And he said to him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next to thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:18 @ And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:19 @ Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which on the south of Jeshimon? (note:)on…: Hebrews. on the right hand(:note)Jeshimon: or, the wilderness

rwbs@1Samuel:23:20 @ Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part to deliver him into the king’s hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:21 @ And Saul said, Blessed ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:22 @ Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, who hath seen him there: for it is told to me he dealeth very subtilly. (note:)haunt…: Hebrews. foot shall be(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:23:23 @ See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he is in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:24 @ And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:25 @ Saul also and his men went to seek. And they told David: therefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon. (note:)into…: or, from the rock(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:23:26 @ And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men surrounded David and his men on all sides to take them.

rwbs@1Samuel:23:27 @ But there came a messenger to Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. (note:)invaded…: Hebrews. spread themselves upon, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:23:28 @ Therefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth. (note:)Selahammahlekoth: that is, The rock of divisions(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:23:29 @ Then David went up from there, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:1 @ And it came to pass, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told to him, saying, Behold, David in the wilderness of Engedi. (note:)following: Hebrews. after(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:24:2 @ Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:3 @ And he came to the sheepfolds by the way, where a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:4 @ And the men of David said to him, Behold the day of which the LORD said to thee, Behold, I will deliver thy enemy into thy hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good to thee. Then David arose, and secretly cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe. (note:)Saul’s…: Hebrews. the robe which was Saul’s(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:24:6 @ And he said to his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the LORD’S anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he the anointed of the LORD.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:7 @ So David restrained his servants with these words, and permitted them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose out of the cave, and went on way. (note:)stayed: Hebrews. cut off(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:24:8 @ David also rose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:10 @ Behold, this day thy eyes have seen how the LORD hath delivered thee to day into my hand in the cave: and bade kill thee: but spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord; for he the LORD’S anointed.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:11 @ Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:12 @ The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but my hand shall not be upon thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:13 @ As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:14 @ After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:15 @ The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand. (note:)deliver: Hebrews. judge(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:24:16 @ And it came to pass, when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:17 @ And he said to David, Thou more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded thee with evil.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:18 @ And thou hast showed this day how thou hast dealt with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thy hand, thou didst not kill me. (note:)delivered: Hebrews. shut up(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:24:19 @ For if a man findeth his enemy, will he let him go away well? therefore the LORD reward thee with good for what thou hast done to me this day.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:20 @ And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:21 @ Swear now therefore to me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father’s house.

rwbs@1Samuel:24:22 @ And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the strong hold.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:1 @ And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:2 @ And a man in Maon, whose possessions in Carmel; and the man very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. (note:)possessions: or, business(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:3 @ Now the name of the man Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man churlish and evil in his doings; and he of the house of Caleb.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:4 @ And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:5 @ And David sent ten young men, and David said to the young men, Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name: (note:)greet…: Hebrews. ask him in my name of peace(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:6 @ And thus shall ye say to him that liveth, Peace both to thee, and peace to thy house, and peace to all that thou hast.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:7 @ And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds who were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there any thing missing to them, all the while they were in Carmel. (note:)hurt: Hebrews. shamed(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:8 @ Ask thy young men, and they will show thee. Therefore let the young men find favour in thy eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatever cometh to thy hand to thy servants, and to thy son David.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:9 @ And when David’s young men came, they spoke to Nabal in the name of David, according to all these words, and ceased. (note:)ceased: Hebrews. rested(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:10 @ And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who David? and who the son of Jesse? there are many servants in these days that break away every man from his master.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:11 @ Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give to men, whom I know not from where they? (note:)flesh: Hebrews. slaughter(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:12 @ So David’s young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all these sayings.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:13 @ And David said to his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the baggage.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:14 @ But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master; and he railed at them. (note:)railed…: Hebrews. flew upon them(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:15 @ But the men very good to us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields: (note:)hurt: Hebrews. shamed(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:16 @ They were a wall to us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:17 @ Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he a worthless man, that cannot speak to him.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:18 @ Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of roasted, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid on donkeys. (note:)clusters: or, lumps(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:20 @ And it was she rode on the donkey, that she came down by the covert of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down toward her; and she met them.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:21 @ Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that to him: and he hath repaid me evil for good.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:22 @ So and more also do God to the enemies of David, if I leave of all that to him by the morning light any male person.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:23 @ And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and got off the donkey, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,

rwbs@1Samuel:25:24 @ And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, me iniquity: and let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thy hearing, and hear the words of thy handmaid. (note:)audience: Hebrews. ears(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:25 @ Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this worthless man, Nabal: for as his name, so he; Nabal his name, and folly with him: but I thy handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send. (note:)regard: Hebrews. lay it to his heart(:note)Nabal: that is, Fool

rwbs@1Samuel:25:26 @ Now therefore, my lord, the LORD liveth, and thy soul liveth, seeing the LORD hath withheld thee from coming to blood, and from avenging thyself with thy own hand, now let thy enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal. (note:)avenging…: Hebrews. saving thyself(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:27 @ And now this blessing which thy handmaid hath brought to my lord, let it even be given to the young men that follow my lord. (note:)blessing: or, present(:note)follow…: Hebrews. walk at the feet of, etc

rwbs@1Samuel:25:28 @ I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thy handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee thy days.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:29 @ Yet a man hath risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and the souls of thy enemies, them shall he sling out, the middle of a sling. (note:)as out…: Hebrews. in the midst of the bought of a sling(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:30 @ And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel;

rwbs@1Samuel:25:31 @ That this shall be no grief to thee, nor offence of heart to my lord, either that thou hast shed blood without cause, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thy handmaid. (note:)no grief: Hebrews. no staggering, or, stumbling(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:32 @ And David said to Abigail, Blessed the LORD God of Israel, who sent thee this day to meet me:

rwbs@1Samuel:25:34 @ For in very deed, the LORD God of Israel liveth, who hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had not been left to Nabal by the morning light any male person.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:36 @ And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal’s heart merry within him, for he very drunk: therefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:37 @ But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine had left Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became a stone.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:38 @ And it came to pass about ten days, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:39 @ And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and talked with Abigail, to take her to himself for a wife.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:40 @ And when the servants of David had come to Abigail to Carmel, they spoke to her, saying, David hath sent us to thee, to take thee to him for a wife.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:41 @ And she arose, and bowed herself on face to the earth, and said, Behold, thy handmaid a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:42 @ And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon a donkey, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife. (note:)after her: Hebrews. at her feet(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:25:43 @ David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives.

rwbs@1Samuel:25:44 @ But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David’s wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, who of Gallim. (note:)Phalti: also called, Phaltiel(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:26:1 @ And the Ziphites came to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, before Jeshimon?

rwbs@1Samuel:26:2 @ Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:3 @ And Saul encamped in the hill of Hachilah, which before Jeshimon, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:4 @ David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had come in very deed.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:5 @ And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had encamped: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people encamped around him. (note:)trench: or, midst of his carriages(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:26:6 @ Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:7 @ So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his head: but Abner and the people lay about him.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:8 @ Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thy enemy into thy hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not him the second time. (note:)delivered: Hebrews. shut up(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:26:9 @ And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD’S anointed, and be guiltless?

rwbs@1Samuel:26:10 @ David said furthermore, the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:11 @ The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against the LORD’S anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:12 @ So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul’s head; and they departed, and no man saw, nor knew, neither awoke: for they all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD had fallen upon them.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:13 @ Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space between them:

rwbs@1Samuel:26:14 @ And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who thou criest to the king?

rwbs@1Samuel:26:15 @ And David said to Abner, not thou a man? and who like thee in Israel? why then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for there came in one of the people to destroy the king thy lord.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:16 @ This thing not good that thou hast done. the LORD liveth, ye worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD’S anointed. And now see where the king’s spear, and the cruse of water that at his head. (note:)worthy to die: Hebrews. the sons of death(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:26:19 @ Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD hath stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if the children of men, cursed they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. (note:)accept: Hebrews. smell(:note)abiding: Heb. cleaving

rwbs@1Samuel:26:20 @ Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the LORD: for the king of Israel hath come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:21 @ Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thy eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:22 @ And David answered and said, Behold the king’s spear! and let one of the young men come over and take it.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:23 @ The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into hand to day, but I would not stretch forth my hand against the LORD’S anointed.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:24 @ And, behold, as thy life was precious this day in my eyes, so let my life be precious in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

rwbs@1Samuel:26:25 @ Then Saul said to David, Blessed thou, my son David: thou shalt both do great, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.

rwbs@1Samuel:27:1 @ And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any part of Israel: so shall I escape from his hand. (note:)perish: Hebrews. be consumed(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:27:2 @ And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that with him to Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.

rwbs@1Samuel:27:3 @ And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife.

rwbs@1Samuel:27:5 @ And David said to Achish, If I have now found grace in thy eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?

rwbs@1Samuel:27:6 @ Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: therefore Ziklag pertaineth to the kings of Judah to this day.

rwbs@1Samuel:27:7 @ And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months. (note:)the time: Hebrews. the number of days(:note)a full year: Heb. a year of days

rwbs@1Samuel:27:8 @ And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even to the land of Egypt. (note:)Gezrites: or, Gerzites(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:27:9 @ And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took away the sheep, and the oxen, and the donkeys, and the camels, and the apparel, and returned, and came to Achish.

rwbs@1Samuel:27:10 @ And Achish said, Where have ye plundered to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites. (note:)Whither…: or, Did you not make a road, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:27:11 @ And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring to Gath, saying, Lest they should inform against us, saying, So did David, and so his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.

rwbs@1Samuel:27:12 @ And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever. (note:)utterly…: Hebrews. to stink(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:28:1 @ And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:2 @ And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of my head for ever.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:3 @ Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that were mediums, and the wizards, out of the land.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:4 @ And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and encamped in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they encamped in Gilboa.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:5 @ And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart greatly trembled.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:6 @ And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:7 @ Then said Saul to his servants, Seek me a woman that is a medium, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, a woman that hath a medium at Endor.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:8 @ And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine to me as a medium, and bring up for me, whom I shall name to thee.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:9 @ And the woman said to him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that are mediums, and the wizards, out of the land: Why then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?

rwbs@1Samuel:28:10 @ And Saul swore to her by the LORD, saying, the LORD liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:11 @ Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up to thee? And he said, Bring me up Samuel.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:12 @ And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spoke to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou Saul.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:13 @ And the king said to her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said to Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:14 @ And he said to her, What is his form? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it Samuel, and he stooped with face to the ground, and bowed himself. (note:)What…: Hebrews. What is his form?(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:28:15 @ And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am grievously distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God hath departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known to me what I shall do. (note:)by prophets: Hebrews. by the hand of prophets(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:28:16 @ Then said Samuel, Why then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD hath departed from thee, and hath become thy enemy?

rwbs@1Samuel:28:17 @ And the LORD hath done to him, as he spoke by me: for the LORD hath torn the kingdom out of thy hand, and given it to thy neighbour, to David: (note:)to him: or, for himself(:note)me: Hebrews. mine hand

rwbs@1Samuel:28:18 @ Because thou didst not obey the voice of the LORD, nor execute his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing to thee this day.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:19 @ Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of the Philistines: and to morrow thou and thy sons with me: the LORD also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:20 @ Then Saul fell immediately all along on the earth, and was exceedingly afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night. (note:)fell…: Hebrews. made haste, and fell with the fulness of his stature(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:28:21 @ And the woman came to Saul, and saw that he was greatly troubled, and said to him, Behold, thy handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened to thy words which thou spoke to me.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:22 @ Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also to the voice of thy handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:23 @ But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened to their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.

rwbs@1Samuel:28:24 @ And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded, and baked unleavened bread from it:

rwbs@1Samuel:28:25 @ And she brought before Saul, and before his servants; and they ate. Then they arose, and went away that night.

rwbs@1Samuel:29:1 @ Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites encamped by a fountain which in Jezreel.

rwbs@1Samuel:29:2 @ And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rear with Achish.

rwbs@1Samuel:29:3 @ Then said the princes of the Philistines, What these Hebrews? And Achish said to the princes of the Philistines, not this David, the servant of Saul the king of Israel, who hath been with me these days, or these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell to this day?

rwbs@1Samuel:29:4 @ And the princes of the Philistines were angry with him; and the princes of the Philistines said to him, Make this fellow return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he should be an adversary to us: for how should he reconcile himself to his master? not with the heads of these men?

rwbs@1Samuel:29:5 @ not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?

rwbs@1Samuel:29:6 @ Then Achish called David, and said to him, Surely, the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee from the day of thy coming to me to this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not. (note:)the lords…: Hebrews. thou art not good in the eyes of the lords(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:29:7 @ Therefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines. (note:)displease…: Hebrews. do not evil in the eyes of the lords(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:29:8 @ And David said to Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee to this day, that I may not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the king? (note:)with…: Hebrews. before thee(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:29:9 @ And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou good in my sight, as an angel of God: however the princes of the Philistines have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle.

rwbs@1Samuel:29:10 @ Therefore now rise early in the morning with thy master’s servants that are come with thee: and as soon as ye shall have risen early in the morning, and have light, depart.

rwbs@1Samuel:29:11 @ So David and his men rose early to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:1 @ And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;

rwbs@1Samuel:30:2 @ And had taken the women captives, that in it: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried away, and went on their way.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:3 @ So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:4 @ Then David and the people that with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:5 @ And David’s two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:6 @ And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. (note:)grieved: Hebrews. bitter(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:30:7 @ And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me here the ephod. And Abiathar brought there the ephod to David.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:8 @ And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake, and without fail recover.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:9 @ So David went, he and the six hundred men that with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind remained.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:10 @ But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, who were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:11 @ And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he ate; and they made him drink water;

rwbs@1Samuel:30:12 @ And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk water, three days and three nights.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:14 @ We made an invasion the south of the Cherethites, and upon which to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:15 @ And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he said, Swear to me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:16 @ And when he had brought him down, behold, spread abroad upon all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken from the land of the Philistines, and from the land of Judah.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:17 @ And David smote them from the twilight even to the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, except four hundred young men, who rode upon camels, and fled. (note:)the next…: Hebrews. their morrow(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:30:18 @ And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:19 @ And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any that they had taken to them: David recovered all.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:20 @ And David took all the flocks and the herds, they drove before those cattle, and said, This David’s spoil.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:21 @ And David came to the two hundred men, who were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that with him: and when David came near to the people, he greeted them. (note:)saluted…: or, asked them how they did(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:30:22 @ Then answered all the wicked and worthless men, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them of the spoil that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead away, and depart. (note:)those: Hebrews. men(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:30:23 @ Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:24 @ For who will hearken to you in this matter? but as his part that goeth down to the battle, so his part that tarrieth by the baggage: they shall divide alike.

rwbs@1Samuel:30:26 @ And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; (note:)present: Hebrews. blessing(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:30:27 @ To who in Bethel, and to who in south Ramoth, and to who in Jattir,

rwbs@1Samuel:30:29 @ And to who in Rachal, and to who in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to who in the cities of the Kenites,

rwbs@1Samuel:30:31 @ And to who in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were accustomed to resort.

rwbs@1Samuel:31:1 @ Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. (note:)slain: or, wounded(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:31:2 @ And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s sons.

rwbs@1Samuel:31:3 @ And the battle went heavily against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was grievously wounded by the archers. (note:)and the archers: Hebrews. and the shooters, men with bows(:note)hit…: Heb. found him

rwbs@1Samuel:31:4 @ Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through with it; lest these uncircumcised should come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was exceedingly afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. (note:)abuse…: or, mock me(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:31:6 @ So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.

rwbs@1Samuel:31:7 @ And when the men of Israel that on the other side of the valley, and that on the other side of Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.

rwbs@1Samuel:31:8 @ And it came to pass on the next day, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa.

rwbs@1Samuel:31:9 @ And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent around the land of the Philistines, to proclaim the house of their idols, and among the people.

rwbs@1Samuel:31:10 @ And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan.

rwbs@1Samuel:31:11 @ And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul; (note:)of that: or, concerning him that(:note)

rwbs@1Samuel:31:12 @ All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there.

rwbs@1Samuel:31:13 @ And they took their bones, and buried under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:1 @ Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

rwbs@2Samuel:1:2 @ It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes torn, and earth upon his head: and it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:3 @ And David said to him, From where comest thou? And he said to him, Out of the camp of Israel have I escaped.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:4 @ And David said to him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people have fled from the battle, and many of the people also have fallen and are dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. (note:)How…: Hebrews. What was, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:1:5 @ And David said to the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son are dead?

rwbs@2Samuel:1:6 @ And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:9 @ He said to me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life yet whole in me. (note:)anguish…: or, my coat of mail (or, my embroidered coat) hindereth me, that my, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:1:10 @ So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he had fallen: and I took the crown that upon his head, and the bracelet that on his arm, and have brought them here to my lord.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:11 @ Then David took hold on his clothes, and tore them; and likewise all the men that with him:

rwbs@2Samuel:1:12 @ And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until evening, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they had fallen by the sword.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:13 @ And David said to the young man that told him, From where thou? And he answered, I the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:14 @ And David said to him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thy hand to destroy the LORD’S anointed?

rwbs@2Samuel:1:15 @ And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:16 @ And David said to him, Thy blood upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD’S anointed.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:18 @ (Also he told them to teach the children of Judah the bow: behold, written in the book of Jasher.) (note:)of Jasher: or, of the upright(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:1:19 @ Thy glory, O Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!

rwbs@2Samuel:1:20 @ Tell not in Gath, proclaim not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:21 @ Ye mountains of Gilboa, no dew, neither rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, not anointed with oil.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:22 @ From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:23 @ Saul and Jonathan lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. (note:)pleasant: or, sweet(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:1:24 @ Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with delights, who put ornaments of gold upon your apparel.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:25 @ How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, slain in thy high places.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:26 @ I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been to me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.

rwbs@2Samuel:1:27 @ How have the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

rwbs@2Samuel:2:1 @ And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said to him, Go up. And David said, Where shall I go up? And he said, To Hebron.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:2 @ So David went up there, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal’s wife the Carmelite.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:3 @ And his men that with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:4 @ And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, the men of Jabeshgilead that buried Saul.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:5 @ And David sent messengers to the men of Jabeshgilead, and said to them, Blessed ye of the LORD, that ye have shown this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have buried him.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:6 @ And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will repay you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:7 @ Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. (note:)be ye…: Hebrews. be ye the sons of valour(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:2:8 @ But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul’s host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; (note:)Saul’s host: Hebrews. the host which was Saul’s(:note)Ishbosheth: or, Eshbaal

rwbs@2Samuel:2:9 @ And he made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:10 @ Ishbosheth Saul’s son forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:11 @ And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. (note:)time: Hebrews. number of days(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:2:12 @ And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:13 @ And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool. (note:)together: Hebrews. them together(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:2:14 @ And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and fight before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:15 @ Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, who to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:16 @ And they caught every one his opponent by the head, and his sword in his opponent’s side; so they fell down together: therefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which in Gibeon. (note:)Helkathhazzurim: that is, The field of strong men(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:2:17 @ And there was a very fierce battle that day; and Abner was smitten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:18 @ And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel light of foot as a wild roe. (note:)of foot: Hebrews. of his feet(:note)as a wild…: Heb. as one of the roes that is in the field

rwbs@2Samuel:2:19 @ And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from after Abner(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:2:20 @ Then Abner looked behind him, and said, thou Asahel? And he answered, I.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:21 @ And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay hold on one of the young men, and take to thee his armour. But Asahel would not turn aside from following him. (note:)armour: or, spoil(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:2:22 @ And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: why should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?

rwbs@2Samuel:2:23 @ But he refused to turn aside: therefore Abner with the blunt end of the spear smote him under the fifth, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:24 @ Joab also and Abishai pursued Abner: and the sun went down when they had come to the hill of Ammah, that before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:25 @ And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:26 @ Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, before thou wilt bid the people return from following their brethren?

rwbs@2Samuel:2:27 @ And Joab said, God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother. (note:)in the…: Hebrews. from the morning(:note)gone…: or, gone away

rwbs@2Samuel:2:28 @ So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:29 @ And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:30 @ And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David’s servants nineteen men and Asahel.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:31 @ But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner’s men, three hundred and sixty men died.

rwbs@2Samuel:2:32 @ And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:1 @ Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:2 @ And to David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

rwbs@2Samuel:3:3 @ And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; (note:)Chileab: or, Daniel(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:4 @ And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

rwbs@2Samuel:3:5 @ And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:6 @ And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:7 @ And Saul had a concubine, whose name Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and said to Abner, Why hast thou gone in to my father’s concubine?

rwbs@2Samuel:3:8 @ Then was Abner very angry for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, I a dog’s head, who against Judah do show kindness this day to the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?

rwbs@2Samuel:3:9 @ So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;

rwbs@2Samuel:3:10 @ To pass on the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:12 @ And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose the land? saying, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand with thee, to bring about all Israel to thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:13 @ And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou shalt first bring Michal Saul’s daughter, when thou comest to see my face. (note:)that is: Hebrews. saying(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:14 @ And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver to my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:15 @ And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from husband, from Phaltiel the son of Laish. (note:)Phaltiel: also called, Phalti(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:16 @ And her husband went with her weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner to him, Go, return. And he returned. (note:)along…: Hebrews. going and weeping(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:17 @ And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past king over you: (note:)in times…: Hebrews. both yesterday and the third day(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:18 @ Now then do: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:19 @ And Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:20 @ So Abner came to David in Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that with him a feast.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:21 @ And Abner said to David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thy heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:22 @ And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:23 @ When Joab and all the host that with him had come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he hath gone in peace.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:24 @ Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came to thee; why it thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?

rwbs@2Samuel:3:25 @ Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:26 @ And when Joab had come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, who brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew not.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:27 @ And when Abner had returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother. (note:)quietly: or, peaceably(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:28 @ And afterward when David heard, he said, I and my kingdom guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner: (note:)blood: Hebrews. bloods(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:29 @ Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father’s house; and let there never cease from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread. (note:)fail: Hebrews. be cut off(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:30 @ So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:31 @ And David said to Joab, and to all the people that with him, Rend your clothes, and gird yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David followed the bier. (note:)bier: Hebrews. bed(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:32 @ And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:33 @ And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?

rwbs@2Samuel:3:34 @ Thy hands not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him. (note:)wicked…: Hebrews. children of iniquity(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:35 @ And when all the people came to cause David to eat food while it was yet day, David swore, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or any thing else, till the sun is down.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:36 @ And all the people took notice, and it pleased them: as whatever the king did pleased all the people. (note:)pleased them: Hebrews. was good in their eyes(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:3:37 @ For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.

rwbs@2Samuel:3:38 @ And the king said to his servants, Know ye not that there hath a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

rwbs@2Samuel:3:39 @ And I this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness. (note:)weak: Hebrews. tender(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:4:1 @ And when Saul’s son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

rwbs@2Samuel:4:2 @ And Saul’s son had two men captains of bands: the name of the one Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin: (note:)other: Hebrews. second(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:4:3 @ And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and have been sojourners there until this day.)

rwbs@2Samuel:4:4 @ And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son lame of feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name Mephibosheth. (note:)Mephibosheth: or, Meribbaal(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:4:5 @ And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ishbosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.

rwbs@2Samuel:4:6 @ And they came there into the midst of the house, they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped.

rwbs@2Samuel:4:7 @ For when they came into the house, he lay on his bed in his bedchamber, and they smote him, and slew him, and beheaded him, and took his head, and went away through the plain all night.

rwbs@2Samuel:4:8 @ And they brought the head of Ishbosheth to David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thy enemy, who sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.

rwbs@2Samuel:4:9 @ And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

rwbs@2Samuel:4:10 @ When one told me, saying, Behold, Saul is dead, thinking to have brought good tidings, I took hold of him, and slew him in Ziklag, who that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: (note:)thinking…: Hebrews. he was in his own eyes as a bringer, etc(:note)who…: or, which was the reward I gave him for his tidings

rwbs@2Samuel:4:11 @ How much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house upon his bed? shall I not therefore now require his blood of your hand, and take you away from the earth?

rwbs@2Samuel:4:12 @ And David commanded his young men, and they slew them, and cut off their hands and their feet, and hanged over the pool in Hebron. But they took the head of Ishbosheth, and buried in the sepulchre of Abner in Hebron.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:1 @ Then came all the tribes of Israel to David to Hebron, and spoke, saying, Behold, we thy bone and thy flesh.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:2 @ Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:3 @ So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:6 @ And the king and his men went to Jerusalem to the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: who spoke to David, saying, Except thou shalt take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in here: thinking, David cannot come in there. (note:)thinking…: or, saying David shall not, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:5:7 @ Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same the city of David.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:8 @ And David said on that day, Whoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind, hated by David’s soul,. Therefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house. (note:)Wherefore…: or, Because they had said, even the blind and the lame, He shall not(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:5:9 @ So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built around from Millo and inward.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:10 @ And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts with him. (note:)went…: Hebrews. went, going and growing(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:5:11 @ And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house. (note:)masons: Hebrews. hewers of the stone of the wall(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:5:12 @ And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:13 @ And David took more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:14 @ And these the names of those that were born to him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,

rwbs@2Samuel:5:17 @ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard, and went down to the strong hold.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:18 @ The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:19 @ And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And the LORD said to David, Go up: for I will certainly deliver the Philistines into thy hand.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:20 @ And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon my enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim. (note:)Baalperazim: that is, the plain of breaches(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:5:21 @ And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them. (note:)burned…: or, took them away(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:5:22 @ And the Philistines came yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:23 @ And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; make a circuit behind them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:24 @ And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.

rwbs@2Samuel:5:25 @ And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou comest to Gazer. (note:)Geba: also called, Gibeon(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:6:1 @ Again, David gathered together all chosen of Israel, thirty thousand.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:2 @ And David arose, and went with all the people that with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth the cherubim. (note:)Baale: or, Baalah, that is, Kirjathjearim(:note)whose name…: or, at which the name, even the name of the LORD of hosts, was called upon

rwbs@2Samuel:6:3 @ And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drove the new cart. (note:)set: Hebrews. made to ride(:note)Gibeah: or, the hill

rwbs@2Samuel:6:4 @ And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark. (note:)accompanying: Hebrews. with(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:6:5 @ And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:6 @ And when they came to Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook. (note:)Nachon: also called Chidon(:note)shook it: or, stumbled

rwbs@2Samuel:6:7 @ And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for error; and there he died by the ark of God. (note:)error: or, rashness(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:6:8 @ And David was displeased, because the LORD had broken forth against Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day. (note:)made: Hebrews. broken(:note)Perezuzzah: that is, the breach of Uzzah

rwbs@2Samuel:6:9 @ And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?

rwbs@2Samuel:6:10 @ So David would not remove the ark of the LORD to him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:11 @ And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:12 @ And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:13 @ And it was, that when they that bore the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:14 @ And David danced before the LORD with all might; and David girded with a linen ephod.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:15 @ So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:16 @ And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:17 @ And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place, inside the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. (note:)pitched: Hebrews. stretched(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:6:18 @ And as soon as David had finished offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:19 @ And he distributed among all the people, among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece, and a flagon. So all the people departed every one to his house.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:20 @ Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the foolish fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! (note:)shamelessly: or, openly(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:6:21 @ And David said to Michal, before the LORD, who chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.

rwbs@2Samuel:6:22 @ And I will yet be more contemptible than this, and will be base in my own sight: and by the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, by them shall I be had in honour. (note:)of the…: or, of the handmaids of my servants(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:6:23 @ Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child until the day of her death.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:1 @ And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest on every side from all his enemies;

rwbs@2Samuel:7:2 @ That the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:3 @ And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that in thy heart; for the LORD with thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:4 @ And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying,

rwbs@2Samuel:7:5 @ Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in? (note:)my servant…: Hebrews. to my servant, to David(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:7:6 @ Though I have not dwelt in house since the time that I brought the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:7 @ In all in which I have walked with all the children of Israel have I spoken a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why do ye not build me an house of cedar? (note:)any of…: any of the judges(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:7:8 @ Now therefore so shalt thou say to my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepfold, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: (note:)from following: Hebrews. from after(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:7:9 @ And I was with thee wherever thou wentest, and have cut off all thy enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like the name of the great that in the earth. (note:)out of…: Hebrews. from thy face(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:7:10 @ Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as in times past,

rwbs@2Samuel:7:11 @ And as since the time that I commanded judges over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thy enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:12 @ And when thy days shall be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, who shall proceed out of thy own body, and I will establish his kingdom.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:13 @ He shall build an house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:14 @ I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he shall commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

rwbs@2Samuel:7:15 @ But my mercy shall not depart from him, as I took from Saul, whom I put away before thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:16 @ And thy house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:17 @ According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak to David.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:18 @ Then king David went in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who I, O Lord GOD? and what my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?

rwbs@2Samuel:7:19 @ And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? (note:)manner: Hebrews. law(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:7:20 @ And what can David say more to thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:21 @ For thy word’s sake, and according to thy own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:22 @ Therefore thou art great, O LORD God: for none like thee, neither God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:23 @ And what one nation in the earth like thy people, like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, whom thou didst redeem to thee from Egypt, the nations and their gods?

rwbs@2Samuel:7:24 @ For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel a people to thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:25 @ And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish for ever, and do as thou hast said.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:26 @ And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:7:27 @ For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer to thee. (note:)revealed: Hebrews. opened the ear(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:7:29 @ Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. (note:)let it…: Hebrews. be thou pleased and bless(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:8:1 @ And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines. (note:)Methegammah: or, the bridle of Ammah(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:8:2 @ And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines he measured to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became David’s servants, brought gifts.

rwbs@2Samuel:8:3 @ David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. (note:)Hadadezer: or, Hadarezer(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:8:4 @ And David took from him a thousand, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David hamstrung all the chariot, but reserved of them an hundred chariots. (note:)from…: or, of his chariots(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:8:5 @ And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

rwbs@2Samuel:8:6 @ Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went.

rwbs@2Samuel:8:7 @ And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Samuel:8:9 @ When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

rwbs@2Samuel:8:10 @ Then Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to greet him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: (note:)Joram: also called, Hadoram(:note)salute…: Hebrews. ask him of peacehad wars…: Heb. was a man of wars withbrought…: Heb. in his hand were

rwbs@2Samuel:8:11 @ Which also king David dedicated to the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;

rwbs@2Samuel:8:12 @ Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.

rwbs@2Samuel:8:13 @ And David made a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, eighteen thousand. (note:)smiting: Hebrews. his smiting(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:8:14 @ And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom he put garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. And the LORD preserved David wherever he went.

rwbs@2Samuel:8:16 @ And Joab the son of Zeruiah over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud recorder; (note:)recorder: or, remembrancer, or, writer of chronicles(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:8:17 @ And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, the priests; and Seraiah the scribe; (note:)scribe: or, secretary(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:8:18 @ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers. (note:)chief rulers: or, princes(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:9:1 @ And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?

rwbs@2Samuel:9:2 @ And of the house of Saul a servant whose name Ziba. And when they had called him to David, the king said to him, thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:3 @ And the king said, there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may show the kindness of God to him? And Ziba said to the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, lame in feet.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:4 @ And the king said to him, Where he? And Ziba said to the king, Behold, he in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:5 @ Then king David sent, and brought him from the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:6 @ Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, had come to David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! (note:)Mephibosheth: also called Meribbaal(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:9:7 @ And David said to him, Fear not: for I will surely show thee kindness for the sake of Jonathan thy father, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:9 @ Then the king called to Ziba, Saul’s servant, and said to him, I have given to thy master’s son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:10 @ Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in, that thy master’s son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master’s son shall eat bread always at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:11 @ Then said Ziba to the king, According to all that my lord the king hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth,, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king’s sons.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:12 @ And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba servants to Mephibosheth.

rwbs@2Samuel:9:13 @ So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he ate continually at the king’s table; and was lame in both his feet.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:1 @ And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:2 @ Then said David, I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness to me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And David’s servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:3 @ And the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun their lord, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters to thee? hath not David sent his servants to thee, to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it? (note:)Thinkest…: Hebrews. In thine eyes doth David(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:10:4 @ Therefore Hanun took David’s servants, and shaved off the one half of their beards, and cut off their garments in the middle, to their buttocks, and sent them away.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:5 @ When they told to David, he sent to meet them, because the men were greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards are grown, and return.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:6 @ And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Bethrehob, and the Syrians of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of Ishtob twelve thousand men. (note:)Ishtob: or, the men of Tob(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:10:7 @ And when David heard of, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:8 @ And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entrance of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ishtob, and Maacah, by themselves in the field.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:9 @ When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice of Israel, and put in array against the Syrians:

rwbs@2Samuel:10:10 @ And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishai his brother, that he might put in array against the children of Ammon.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:11 @ And he said, If the Syrians shall be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon shall be too strong for thee, then I will come and help thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:12 @ Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:13 @ And Joab and the people that with him, drew near, to the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:14 @ And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians had fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:15 @ And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered themselves together.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:16 @ And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer before them. (note:)the river: that is, Euphrates(:note)Shobach: or, Shophach

rwbs@2Samuel:10:17 @ And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.

rwbs@2Samuel:10:18 @ And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there. (note:)horsemen: also called, footmen(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:10:19 @ And when all the kings servants to Hadarezer saw that they were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:1 @ And it came to pass, after the year had ended, at the time when kings go forth, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and destroyed Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. (note:)after…: Hebrews. at the return of the year, or, in the spring(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:11:2 @ And it came to pass in an evening, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman very beautiful to look upon.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:3 @ And David sent and enquired after the woman. And said, not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? (note:)Bathsheba: or, Bathshuah(:note)Eliam: or Ammiel

rwbs@2Samuel:11:5 @ And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I with child.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:6 @ And David sent to Joab,, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:7 @ And when Uriah had come to him, David enquired how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered. (note:)how Joab…: Hebrews. of the peace of, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:11:8 @ And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And Uriah departed out of the king’s house, and there followed him a present from the king. (note:)followed…: Hebrews. went out after him(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:11:9 @ But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:10 @ And when they had told David, saying, Uriah went not down to his house, David said to Uriah, Camest thou not from journey? why didst thou not go down to thy house?

rwbs@2Samuel:11:11 @ And Uriah said to David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into my house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? thou livest, and thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:12 @ And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the next.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:13 @ And when David had called him, he ate and drank before him; and he made him drunk: and at evening he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:14 @ And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent by the hand of Uriah.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:15 @ And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the front line of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. (note:)hottest: Hebrews. strong(:note)from him: Heb. from after him

rwbs@2Samuel:11:16 @ And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew that valiant men.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:17 @ And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:18 @ Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;

rwbs@2Samuel:11:19 @ And charged the messenger, saying, When thou hast finished telling the matters of the war to the king,

rwbs@2Samuel:11:20 @ And if the king’s wrath shall rise, and he shall say to thee, Why approached ye so near to the city for the fight? knew ye not that they would shoot from the wall?

rwbs@2Samuel:11:21 @ Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? did not a woman cast a piece of a millstone upon him from the wall, that he died in Thebez? why went ye near the wall? then say thou, Thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. (note:)Jerubbesheth: also called, Jerubbaal(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:11:22 @ So the messenger went, and came and showed David all that Joab had sent him for.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:23 @ And the messenger said to David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out to us into the field, and we were upon them even to the entrance of the gate.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:24 @ And the shooters shot from off the wall upon thy servants; and of the king’s servants are dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:25 @ Then David said to the messenger, Thus shalt thou say to Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. (note:)displease…: Hebrews. be evil in thine eyes(:note)one…: Heb. so and such

rwbs@2Samuel:11:26 @ And when the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she mourned for her husband.

rwbs@2Samuel:11:27 @ And when the mourning was past, David sent and brought her to his house, and she became his wife, and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD. (note:)displeased: Hebrews. was evil in the eyes of(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:12:1 @ And the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:2 @ The rich had very many flocks and herds:

rwbs@2Samuel:12:3 @ But the poor had nothing, except one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it fed of his own food, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was to him as a daughter. (note:)meat: Hebrews. morsel(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:12:4 @ And there came a traveller to the rich man, and he was not willing to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to prepare for the wayfaring man that had come to him; but took the poor man’s lamb, and prepared it for the man that had come to him.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:5 @ And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this shall surely die: (note:)shall…: or, is worthy to die, or, is a son of death(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:12:6 @ And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:7 @ And Nathan said to David, Thou the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee from the hand of Saul;

rwbs@2Samuel:12:8 @ And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if too little, I would moreover have given to thee such and such things.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:9 @ Why hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:10 @ Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thy house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:11 @ Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thy own house, and I will take thy wives before thy eyes, and give to thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:12 @ For thou didst secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:13 @ And David said to Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said to David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:14 @ But, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also born to thee shall surely die.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:15 @ And Nathan departed to his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and he was very sick.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:16 @ David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. (note:)fasted: Hebrews. fasted a fast(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:12:17 @ And the elders of his house arose, to him, to raise him from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:18 @ And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spoke to him, and he would not hearken to our voice: how will he then be grieved, if we tell him that the child is dead? (note:)vex: Hebrews. do hurt(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:12:19 @ But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said to his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:20 @ Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set food before him, and he ate.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:21 @ Then said his servants to him, What thing this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, alive; but after the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:22 @ And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?

rwbs@2Samuel:12:24 @ And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her: and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:25 @ And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. (note:)Jedidiah: that is, Beloved of the LORD(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:12:26 @ And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:27 @ And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:28 @ Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name. (note:)it be called…: Hebrews. my name be called upon it(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:12:29 @ And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

rwbs@2Samuel:12:30 @ And he took their king’s crown from off his head, the weight of which a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was on David’s head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance. (note:)in great…: Hebrews. very great(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:12:31 @ And he brought forth the people that in it, and put under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus he did to all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:1 @ And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:2 @ And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. (note:)Amnon thought…: Hebrews. it was marvellous, or, hidden in the eyes of Amnon(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:13:3 @ But Amnon had a friend, whose name Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother: and Jonadab a very subtil man.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:4 @ And he said to him, Why thou, the king’s son, pining from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said to him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister. (note:)lean: Hebrews. thin(:note)from day…: Heb. morning by morning

rwbs@2Samuel:13:5 @ And Jonadab said to him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and pretend that thou art sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say to him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me food, and prepare the food in my sight, that I may see, and eat at her hand.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:6 @ So Amnon lay down, and pretended that he was sick: and when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, and make for me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:7 @ Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon’s house, and prepare a meal for him.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:8 @ So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded, and made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes. (note:)flour: or, paste(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:13:9 @ And she took a pan, and poured out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Send out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:10 @ And Amnon said to Tamar, Bring the food into the chamber, that I may eat from thy hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought into the chamber to Amnon her brother.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:12 @ And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly. (note:)force…: Hebrews. humble me(:note)no such…: Heb. it ought not so to be done

rwbs@2Samuel:13:13 @ And I, where shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:15 @ Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred with which he hated her greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, Arise, be gone. (note:)exceedingly: Hebrews. with great hatred greatly(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:13:16 @ And she said to him, no cause: this evil in sending me away greater than the other that thou didst to me. But he would not hearken to her.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:17 @ Then he called his servant that ministered to him, and said, Put now this out from me, and bolt the door after her.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:18 @ And a garment of colours upon her: for with such robes were the king’s daughters virgins apparelled. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the door after her.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:20 @ And Absalom her brother said to her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom’s house. (note:)Amnon: Hebrews. Aminon(:note)regard…: Heb. set not thy heartdesolate: Heb. and desolate

rwbs@2Samuel:13:21 @ But when king David heard of all these things, he was very angry.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:22 @ And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:23 @ And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:24 @ And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:25 @ And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be burdensome to thee. And he pressed him: yet he would not go, but blessed him.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:26 @ Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with thee?

rwbs@2Samuel:13:27 @ But Absalom pressed him, that he should let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:28 @ Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have I not commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. (note:)have…: or, will you not, since I have commanded you?(:note)valiant: Hebrews. sons of valour

rwbs@2Samuel:13:29 @ And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king’s sons arose, and every man rode upon his mule, and fled. (note:)gat…: Hebrews. rode(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:13:30 @ And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that the report came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king’s sons, and there is not one of them left.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:31 @ Then the king arose, and tore his garments, and lay on the earth; and all his servants stood by with their clothes torn.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:32 @ And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose they have slain all the young men the king’s sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. (note:)appointment: Hebrews. mouth(:note)determined: or, settled

rwbs@2Samuel:13:33 @ Now therefore let not my lord the king take the thing to his heart, to think that all the king’s sons are dead: for Amnon only is dead.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:34 @ But Absalom fled. And the young man that kept the watch lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came many people by the way of the hill side behind him.

rwbs@2Samuel:13:35 @ And Jonadab said to the king, Behold, the king’s sons come: as thy servant said, so it is. (note:)as thy…: Hebrews. according to the word of thy servant(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:13:36 @ And it came to pass, as soon as he had finished speaking, that, behold, the king’s sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept exceedingly. (note:)very…: Hebrews. with a great weeping greatly(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:13:37 @ But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And mourned for his son every day. (note:)Ammihud: or, Ammihur(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:13:38 @ So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:1 @ Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart toward Absalom.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:2 @ And Joab sent to Tekoah, and brought from there a wise woman, and said to her, I pray thee, pretend to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:

rwbs@2Samuel:14:3 @ And come to the king, and speak in this manner to him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:4 @ And when the woman of Tekoah spoke to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king. (note:)Help: Hebrews. Save(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:14:5 @ And the king said to her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I indeed a widow woman, and my husband is dead.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:6 @ And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him. (note:)none…: Hebrews. no deliverer between them(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:14:7 @ And, behold, the whole family hath risen against thy handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband name nor remainder upon the earth. (note:)upon…: Hebrews. upon the face of the earth(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:14:8 @ And the king said to the woman, Go to thy house, and I will issue an order concerning thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:9 @ And the woman of Tekoah said to the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity on me, and on my father’s house: and the king and his throne guiltless.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:10 @ And the king said, Whoever saith to thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:11 @ Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not permit the avenger of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth. (note:)that…: Hebrews. that the revenger of blood do not multiply to destroy(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:14:12 @ Then the woman said, Let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak word to my lord the king. And he said, Say on.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:13 @ And the woman said, Why then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one who is faulty, in that the king doth not bring home again his banished.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:14 @ For we must needs die, and as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not driven out from him. (note:)neither…: or, because God hath not taken away his life, he hath also devised means, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:14:15 @ Now therefore that I have come to speak of this thing to my lord the king, because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak to the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:16 @ For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid from the hand of the man destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:17 @ Then thy handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comforting: for as an angel of God, so my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee. (note:)comfortable: Hebrews. for rest(:note)to discern: Heb. to hear

rwbs@2Samuel:14:18 @ Then the king answered and said to the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:19 @ And the king said, the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from any thing that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he ordered me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thy handmaid:

rwbs@2Samuel:14:20 @ To bring about this change of affairs hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all that on the earth.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:21 @ And the king said to Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:22 @ And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. (note:)thanked: Hebrews. blessed(:note)his servant: or, thy servant

rwbs@2Samuel:14:24 @ And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king’s face.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:25 @ But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him. (note:)But…: Hebrews. And as Absalom there was not a beautiful man in all Israel to praise greatly(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:14:26 @ And when he cut his head, (for it was at every year’s end that he cut: because was heavy on him, therefore he cut it:) he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels after the king’s weight.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:27 @ And to Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:28 @ So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king’s face.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:29 @ Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, that he might send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:30 @ Therefore he said to his servants, See, Joab’s field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom’s servants set the field on fire. (note:)near…: Hebrews. near my place(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:14:31 @ Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom to house, and said to him, Why have thy servants set my field on fire?

rwbs@2Samuel:14:32 @ And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent to thee, saying, Come here, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Why am I come from Geshur? good for me there still: now therefore let me see the king’s face; and if there is iniquity in me, let him kill me.

rwbs@2Samuel:14:33 @ So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:2 @ And Absalom rose early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called to him, and said, Of what city thou? And he said, Thy servant one of the tribes of Israel. (note:)came: Hebrews. to come(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:15:3 @ And Absalom said to him, See, thy matters good and right; but no man by the king to hear thee. (note:)there…: or, none will hear thee from the king downward(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:15:4 @ Absalom said moreover, O that I were made judge in the land, that every man who hath any suit or cause might come to me, and I would do him justice!

rwbs@2Samuel:15:6 @ And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:7 @ And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said to the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed to the LORD, in Hebron.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:8 @ For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:9 @ And the king said to him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:10 @ But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:11 @ And with Absalom went two hundred men from Jerusalem, invited; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:12 @ And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:13 @ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:14 @ And David said to all his servants that with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he should overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. (note:)bring: Hebrews. thrust(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:15:15 @ And the king’s servants said to the king, Behold, thy servants whatever my lord the king shall appoint. (note:)appoint: Hebrews. choose(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:15:16 @ And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, concubines, to keep the house. (note:)after…: Hebrews. at his feet(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:15:17 @ And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:18 @ And all his servants passed on by his side; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men who came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:19 @ Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Why goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou a stranger, and also an exile.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:20 @ Though thou camest yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go wherever I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth with thee. (note:)go up…: Hebrews. wander in going(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:15:21 @ And Ittai answered the king, and said, the LORD liveth, and my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:22 @ And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that with him.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:23 @ And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness. (note:)Kidron: Gr. Cedron(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:15:24 @ And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had passed out of the city.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:25 @ And the king said to Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and show me it, and his habitation:

rwbs@2Samuel:15:26 @ But if he shall thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, I, let him do to me as seemeth good to him.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:27 @ The king said also to Zadok the priest, thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:28 @ See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until word shall come from you to inform me.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:29 @ Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:30 @ And David went up by the ascent of Olivet, and wept as he went, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went. (note:)and wept…: Hebrews. going up and weeping(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:15:31 @ And told David, saying, Ahithophel among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:32 @ And it came to pass, that David had come to the top, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat torn, and earth upon his head:

rwbs@2Samuel:15:33 @ To whom David said, If thou shalt pass on with me, then thou shalt be a burden to me:

rwbs@2Samuel:15:34 @ But if thou shalt return to the city, and say to Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; I thy father’s servant to this time, so I now also thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:35 @ And not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, whatever thing thou shalt hear out of the king’s house, thou shalt tell to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:36 @ Behold, there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok’s, and Jonathan Abiathar’s; and by them ye shall send to me every thing that ye can hear.

rwbs@2Samuel:15:37 @ So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:1 @ And when David was a little past the top, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys saddled, and upon them two hundred of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:2 @ And the king said to Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The donkeys for the king’s household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as are faint in the wilderness may drink.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:3 @ And the king said, And where thy master’s son? And Ziba said to the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house of Israel restore to me the kingdom of my father.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:4 @ Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine all that to Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king. (note:)I humbly…: Hebrews. I do obeisance(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:16:5 @ And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, from there came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed continually as he came. (note:)he came forth…: or, he still came forth and cursed(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:16:6 @ And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men on his right hand and on his left.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:8 @ The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou in thy mischief, because thou a bloody man. (note:)behold…: Hebrews. behold thee in thy evil(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:16:9 @ Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah to the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:10 @ And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said to him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Why hast thou done so?

rwbs@2Samuel:16:11 @ And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, who came forth from my own body, seeketh my life: how much more now Benjamite? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:12 @ It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will repay me good for his cursing this day. (note:)affliction: or, tears: Hebrews. eye(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:16:13 @ And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side opposite him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust. (note:)cast…: Hebrews. dusted him with dust(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:16:14 @ And the king, and all the people that with him, became weary, and refreshed themselves there.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:15 @ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:16 @ And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, had come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, God save the king, God save the king. (note:)God…: Hebrews. Let the king live(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:16:18 @ And Hushai said to Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:19 @ And again, whom should I serve? not in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father’s presence, so will I be in thy presence.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:20 @ Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:21 @ And Ahithophel said to Absalom, Go in to thy father’s concubines, which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou art abhorred by thy father: then shall the hands of all that with thee be strong.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:22 @ So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.

rwbs@2Samuel:16:23 @ And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, as if a man had enquired at the oracle of God: so all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. (note:)oracle: Hebrews. word(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:2 @ And I will come upon him while he weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:

rwbs@2Samuel:17:3 @ And I will bring back all the people to thee: the man whom thou seekest as if all returned: all the people shall be in peace.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:4 @ And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel. (note:)pleased…: Hebrews. was right in the eyes of, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:5 @ Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. (note:)what…: Hebrews. what is in his mouth(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:7 @ And Hushai said to Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given not good at this time. (note:)given: Hebrews. counselled(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:8 @ For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they mighty men, and they chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father a man of war, and will not lodge with the people. (note:)chafed…: Hebrews. bitter of soul(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:9 @ Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some place: and it will come to pass, when some of them are overthrown at the first, that whoever heareth it will say, There is a slaughter among the people that follow Absalom. (note:)overthrown: Hebrews. fallen(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:10 @ And he also valiant, whose heart as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father a mighty man, and who with him valiant men.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:11 @ Therefore I counsel that all Israel should be generally gathered to thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that by the sea for multitude; and that thou shouldest go to battle in thy own person. (note:)that thou…: Hebrews. that thy face, or, presence go, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:12 @ So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that with him there shall not be left so much as one.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:13 @ Moreover, if he shall have entered into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there is not one small stone found there.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:14 @ And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom. (note:)appointed: Hebrews. commanded(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:15 @ Then said Hushai to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:16 @ Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that with him.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:17 @ Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a maidservant went and told them; and they went and told king David.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:18 @ Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went both of them away quickly, and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; into which they descended.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:19 @ And the woman took and spread a covering over the well’s mouth, and spread ground grain on it; and the thing was not known.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:20 @ And when Absalom’s servants came to the woman to the house, they said, Where Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said to them, They have gone over the brook of water. And when they had sought and could not find, they returned to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:21 @ And it came to pass, after they had departed, that they came out of the well, and went and told king David, and said to David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:22 @ Then David arose, and all the people that with him, and they passed over Jordan: by the morning light there was left not one of them that had not gone over Jordan.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:23 @ And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled donkey, and arose, and went home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. (note:)followed: Hebrews. done(:note)put his…: Heb. gave charge concerning his house

rwbs@2Samuel:17:24 @ Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:25 @ And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa a man’s son, whose name Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab’s mother. (note:)Ithra an Israelite: or, Jether an Ishmaelite(:note)Abigail: Hebrews. AbigalNahash: or, Jesse

rwbs@2Samuel:17:26 @ So Israel and Absalom encamped in the land of Gilead.

rwbs@2Samuel:17:27 @ And it came to pass, when David had come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,

rwbs@2Samuel:17:28 @ Brought beds, and basins, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and flour, and roasted, and beans, and lentiles, and roasted, (note:)basons: or, cups(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:17:29 @ And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of cows, for David, and for the people that with him, to eat: for they said, The people hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:1 @ And David numbered the people that with him, and set over them captains of thousands and captains of hundreds.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:2 @ And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said to the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:3 @ But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but now worth ten thousand of us: therefore now better that thou shouldest help us out of the city. (note:)care…: Hebrews. set their heart on us(:note)worth…: Heb. as ten thousand of ussuccour: Heb. be to succour or help

rwbs@2Samuel:18:4 @ And the king said to them, What seemeth to you best I will do. And the king stood by the gate side, and all the people came out by hundreds and by thousands.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:5 @ And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, gently for my sake with the young man, with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:6 @ So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the forest of Ephraim;

rwbs@2Samuel:18:7 @ Where the people of Israel were slain before the servants of David, and there was there a great slaughter that day of twenty thousand.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:8 @ For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and the forest devoured more people that day than the sword devoured. (note:)devoured: Hebrews. multiplied to devour(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:18:9 @ And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught fast in the oak, and he was left hanging between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that under him went away.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:11 @ And Joab said to the man that told him, And, behold, thou sawest, and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given thee ten of silver, and a belt.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:12 @ And the man said to Joab, Though I should receive a thousand of silver in my hand, would I not put forth my hand against the king’s son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none the young man Absalom. (note:)receive: Hebrews. weigh upon mine hand(:note)Beware…: Heb. Beware whosoever ye be of, etc

rwbs@2Samuel:18:13 @ Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against my own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:14 @ Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three spears in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he yet alive in the midst of the oak. (note:)with…: Hebrews. before thee(:note)midst: Heb. heart

rwbs@2Samuel:18:16 @ And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing Israel: for Joab restrained the people.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:17 @ And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the forest, and laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:18 @ Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and built for himself a pillar, which in the king’s dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called to this day, Absalom’s place.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:19 @ Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and inform the king, how the LORD hath avenged himself of his enemies. (note:)avenged…: Hebrews. judged him from the hand, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:18:20 @ And Joab said to him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, but thou shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou shalt bear no tidings, because the king’s son is dead. (note:)bear tidings this: Hebrews. be a man of tidings, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:18:21 @ Then said Joab to Cushi, Go tell the king what thou hast seen. And Cushi bowed himself to Joab, and ran.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:22 @ Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But however, let me also, I pray thee, run after Cushi. And Joab said, Why wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready? (note:)howsoever: Hebrews. be what may(:note)ready: or, convenient

rwbs@2Samuel:18:23 @ But however,, let me run. And he said to him, Run. Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and outran Cushi.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:24 @ And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate to the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:25 @ And the watchman called, and told the king. And the king said, If he alone, tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:26 @ And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called to the porter, and said, Behold man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:27 @ And the watchman said, I think the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He a good man, and cometh with good news. (note:)Me…: Hebrews. I see the running(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:18:28 @ And Ahimaaz called, and said to the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed the LORD thy God, who hath delivered up the men that raised their hand against my lord the king. (note:)All…: or, Peace be to thee: Hebrews. Peace(:note)delivered…: Heb. shut up

rwbs@2Samuel:18:29 @ And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, and thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what. (note:)Is…: Hebrews. Is there peace?(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:18:30 @ And the king said, Turn aside, stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:31 @ And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee. (note:)Tidings: Hebrews. Tidings is brought(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:18:32 @ And the king said to Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, May the enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do harm, be as young man.

rwbs@2Samuel:18:33 @ And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! O that I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!

rwbs@2Samuel:19:1 @ And it was told to Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:2 @ And the victory that day was into mourning to all the people: for the people heard it said that day how the king was grieved for his son. (note:)victory: Hebrews. salvation, or, deliverance(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:19:3 @ And the people withdrew by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:4 @ But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!

rwbs@2Samuel:19:5 @ And Joab came into the house to the king, and said, Thou hast shamed this day the faces of all thy servants, who this day have saved thy life, and the lives of thy sons and of thy daughters, and the lives of thy wives, and the lives of thy concubines;

rwbs@2Samuel:19:6 @ In that thou lovest thy enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well. (note:)In…: Hebrews. By loving, etc(:note)that thou regardest…: Heb. that princes or servants are not to thee

rwbs@2Samuel:19:7 @ Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak kindly to thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou shalt not go forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse to thee than all the evil that hath befallen thee from thy youth until now. (note:)comfortably…: Hebrews. to the heart of thy servants(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:19:8 @ Then the king rose, and sat in the gate. And they told to all the people, saying, Behold, the king doth sit in the gate. And all the people came before the king: for Israel had fled every man to his tent.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:9 @ And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us from the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us from the hand of the Philistines; and now he hath fled out of the land for Absalom.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:10 @ And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back? (note:)speak…: Hebrews. are ye silent?(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:19:11 @ And king David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak to the elders of Judah, saying, Why are ye the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, to his house.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:12 @ Ye my brethren, ye my bones and my flesh: why then are ye the last to bring back the king?

rwbs@2Samuel:19:13 @ And say ye to Amasa, thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually in the place of Joab.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:14 @ And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as one man; so that they sent to the king, Return thou, and all thy servants.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:15 @ So the king returned, and came to Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to conduct the king over Jordan.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:16 @ And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, who of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:17 @ And a thousand men of Benjamin with him, and Ziba the servant of the house of Saul, and his fifteen sons and his twenty servants with him; and they went over Jordan before the king.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:18 @ And there went over a ferry boat to carry over the king’s household, and to do what he thought good. And Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king, as he came over Jordan; (note:)what…: Hebrews. the good in his eyes(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:19:19 @ And said to the king, Let not my lord impute iniquity to me, neither do thou remember that which thy servant did perversely the day that my lord the king went out of Jerusalem, that the king should take it to his heart.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:20 @ For thy servant doth know that I have sinned: therefore, behold, I have come the first this day of all the house of Joseph to go down to meet my lord the king.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:21 @ But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’S anointed?

rwbs@2Samuel:19:22 @ And David said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah, that ye should this day be adversaries to me? shall there any man be put to death this day in Israel? for do not I know that I this day king over Israel?

rwbs@2Samuel:19:23 @ Therefore the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:24 @ And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither cared for his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came in peace.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:25 @ And it came to pass, when he had come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said to him, Why didst thou not go with me, Mephibosheth?

rwbs@2Samuel:19:26 @ And he answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for thy servant said, I will saddle me a donkey, that I may ride on it, and go to the king; because thy servant lame.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:27 @ And he hath slandered thy servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king as an angel of God: do therefore good in thy eyes.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:28 @ For all my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that ate at thy own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more to the king? (note:)dead…: Hebrews. men of death(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:19:29 @ And the king said to him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:30 @ And Mephibosheth said to the king, Yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king hath come again in peace to his own house.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:31 @ And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:32 @ Now Barzillai was a very aged man, eighty years old: and he had provided the king with sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he a very great man.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:33 @ And the king said to Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:34 @ And Barzillai said to the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? (note:)How…: Hebrews. How many days are the years of my life(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:19:35 @ I this day eighty years old: can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? why then should thy servant be yet a burden to my lord the king?

rwbs@2Samuel:19:36 @ Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense me with such a reward?

rwbs@2Samuel:19:37 @ Let thy servant, I pray thee, return again, that I may die in my own city, by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good to thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:38 @ And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good to thee: and whatever thou shalt require of me, will I do for thee. (note:)require: Hebrews. choose(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:19:39 @ And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king had come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned to his own place.

rwbs@2Samuel:19:40 @ Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel. (note:)Chimham: Hebrews. Chimhan(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:19:41 @ And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said to him, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David’s men with him, over Jordan?

rwbs@2Samuel:19:42 @ And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king near of kin to us: why then are ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all at the king’s? or hath he given us any gift?

rwbs@2Samuel:19:43 @ And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more in David than ye: why then did ye despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel. (note:)despise…: Hebrews. set us at light(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:1 @ And there happened to be there a worthless fellow, whose name Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:2 @ So every man of Israel withdrew from following David, followed Sheba the son of Bichri: but the men of Judah held fast to their king, from Jordan even to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:3 @ And David came to his house at Jerusalem; and the king took the ten women concubines, whom he had left to keep the house, and put them in custody, and fed them, but went not in to them. So they were shut up to the day of their death, living in widowhood. (note:)ward: Hebrews. an house of ward(:note)shut…: Heb. boundliving…: Heb. in widowhood of life

rwbs@2Samuel:20:4 @ Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble to me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present. (note:)Assemble: Hebrews. Call(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:5 @ So Amasa went to assemble Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him. (note:)assemble: Hebrews. call(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:6 @ And David said to Abishai, Now shall Sheba the son of Bichri do us more harm than Absalom: take thou thy lord’s servants, and pursue him, lest he get for himself fortified cities, and escape us. (note:)escape…: Hebrews. deliver himself from our eyes(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:7 @ And there went out after him Joab’s men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:8 @ When they at the great stone which in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab’s garment that he had put on was girded to him, and upon it a belt a sword fastened upon his loins in its sheath; and as he went forth it fell out.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:9 @ And Joab said to Amasa, thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:10 @ But Amasa took no heed to the sword that in Joab’s hand: so he smote him in the fifth, and shed out his inward parts to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. (note:)struck…: Hebrews. doubled not his stroke(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:12 @ And Amasa wallowed in blood in the midst of the highway. And when the man saw that all the people stood still, he removed Amasa out of the highway into the field, and cast a cloth upon him, when he saw that every one that came by him stood still.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:13 @ When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:14 @ And he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:15 @ And they came and besieged him in Abel of Bethmaachah, and they cast up a bank against the city, and it stood in the trench: and all the people that with Joab battered the wall, to throw it down. (note:)in the trench: or, against the outmost wall(:note)battered: Hebrews. marred to throw down

rwbs@2Samuel:20:16 @ Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, to Joab, Come here, that I may speak with thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:17 @ And when he was come near to her, the woman said, thou Joab? And he answered, I. Then she said to him, Hear the words of thy handmaid. And he answered, I do hear.

rwbs@2Samuel:20:18 @ Then she spoke, saying, They were accustomed to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask at Abel: and so they ended. (note:)They were…: or, They plainly spake in the beginning, saying, Surely they will ask of Abel, and so make an end(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:19 @ I peaceable faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?

rwbs@2Samuel:20:21 @ The matter not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said to Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. (note:)by name: Hebrews. by his name(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:22 @ Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. (note:)retired: Hebrews. were scattered(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:23 @ Now Joab over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:

rwbs@2Samuel:20:24 @ And Adoram over the forced labour: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud recorder: (note:)recorder: or, remembrancer(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:20:25 @ And Sheva scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar the priests:

rwbs@2Samuel:20:26 @ And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler of David. (note:)a chief…: or, a prince(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:1 @ Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, for Saul, and for bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. (note:)enquired…: Hebrews. sought the face, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:2 @ And the king called the Gibeonites, and said to them; (now the Gibeonites not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn to them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:3 @ Therefore David said to the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and how shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?

rwbs@2Samuel:21:4 @ And the Gibeonites said to him, We will have no silver nor gold of Saul, nor of his house; neither for us shalt thou kill any man in Israel. And he said, What ye shall say, will I do for you. (note:)We will…: or, It is not silver nor gold that we have to do with Saul or his house, neither pertains it to us to kill, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:5 @ And they answered the king, The man that consumed us, and that devised against us we should be destroyed from remaining within any border of Israel, (note:)devised…: or, cut us off(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:6 @ Let seven men of his sons be delivered to us, and we will hang them up to the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, the LORD chose. And the king said, I will give. (note:)whom…: or, chosen of the LORD(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:7 @ But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD’S oath that between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.

rwbs@2Samuel:21:8 @ But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bore to Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite: (note:)Michal: or, Michal’s sister(:note)brought…: Hebrews. bear to Adriel

rwbs@2Samuel:21:9 @ And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them on the hill before the LORD: and they fell seven together, and were put to death in the days of harvest, in the first, in the beginning of barley harvest.

rwbs@2Samuel:21:10 @ And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth, and spread it for her upon the rock, from the beginning of harvest until the rain poured on them from heaven, and allowed neither the birds of the air to rest on them by day, nor the beasts of the field by night.

rwbs@2Samuel:21:11 @ And it was told David what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done.

rwbs@2Samuel:21:12 @ And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabeshgilead, who had stolen them from the street of Bethshan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in Gilboa:

rwbs@2Samuel:21:13 @ And he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

rwbs@2Samuel:21:14 @ And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son they buried in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the sepulchre of Kish his father: and they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God was entreated for the land.

rwbs@2Samuel:21:15 @ Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David became faint.

rwbs@2Samuel:21:16 @ And Ishbibenob, who of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear was three hundred of brass in weight, he being girded with a new, thought of slaying David. (note:)the giant: or, Rapha(:note)spear: Hebrews. the staff, or, the head

rwbs@2Samuel:21:17 @ But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, Thou shalt go out no more with us to battle, that thou mayest not put out the light of Israel. (note:)light: Hebrews. candle, or, lamp(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:18 @ And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, who of the sons of the giant. (note:)Saph: or, Sippai(:note)the giant: or, Rapha

rwbs@2Samuel:21:19 @ And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear like a weaver’s beam. (note:)Jaareoregim: or, Jair(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:20 @ And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. (note:)the giant: or, Rapha(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:21:21 @ And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. (note:)defied: or, reproached(:note)Shimea: also called, Shammah

rwbs@2Samuel:21:22 @ These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:1 @ And David spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul:

rwbs@2Samuel:22:2 @ And he said, The LORD my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

rwbs@2Samuel:22:3 @ The God of my rock; in him will I trust: my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my preserver; thou savest me from violence.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:4 @ I will call on the LORD, worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:5 @ When the waves of death surrounded me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid; (note:)waves: or, pangs(:note)ungodly…: Hebrews. Belial

rwbs@2Samuel:22:6 @ The sorrows of hell surrounded me; the snares of death seized me; (note:)sorrows: or, cords(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:7 @ In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry into his ears.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:8 @ Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was angry.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:9 @ There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. (note:)out of his nostrils: Hebrews. by, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:10 @ He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness under his feet.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:11 @ And he rode upon a cherub, and flew: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:12 @ And he made darkness pavilions around him, dark waters, thick clouds of the skies. (note:)dark…: Hebrews. binding of waters(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:13 @ Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:14 @ The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:15 @ And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and smote them.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:16 @ And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were laid open, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:18 @ He delivered me from my strong enemy, from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:19 @ They fell upon me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my support.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:21 @ The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:22 @ For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:23 @ For all his judgments before me: and his statutes, I did not depart from them.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:25 @ Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight. (note:)in…: Hebrews. before his eyes(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:26 @ With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful, with the upright man thou wilt show thyself upright.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:27 @ With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the perverse thou wilt contend. (note:)shew thyself unsavoury: or, wrestle(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:28 @ And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thy eyes upon the haughty, thou mayest bring down.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:29 @ For thou my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness. (note:)lamp: or, candle(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:30 @ For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. (note:)run: or, broken(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:31 @ God, his way perfect; the word of the LORD tried: he a shield to all them that trust in him. (note:)tried: or, refined(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:32 @ For who God, except the LORD? and who a rock, except our God?

rwbs@2Samuel:22:35 @ He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms. (note:)to war: Hebrews. for the war(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:36 @ Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. (note:)made…: Hebrews. multiplied me(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:38 @ I have pursued my enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:39 @ And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they have fallen under my feet.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:40 @ For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. (note:)subdued: Hebrews. caused to bow(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:41 @ Thou hast also given me the necks of my enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:42 @ They looked, but none to save; to the LORD, but he answered them not.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:43 @ Then I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I stamped them as the mire of the street, spread them abroad.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:44 @ Thou also hast delivered me from the strivings of my people, thou hast kept me head of the heathen: a people I knew not shall serve me.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:45 @ Strangers shall submit themselves to me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient to me. (note:)Strangers: Hebrews. Sons of the stranger(:note)submit…: or, yield feigned obedience: Heb. lie

rwbs@2Samuel:22:46 @ Strangers shall fade away, and they shall come trembling out of their fortresses.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:47 @ The LORD liveth; and blessed my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:48 @ It God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, (note:)avengeth: Hebrews. giveth avengement for(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:22:49 @ And that bringeth me forth from my enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:50 @ Therefore I will give thanks to thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises to thy name.

rwbs@2Samuel:22:51 @ the tower of salvation for his king: and he showeth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:1 @ Now these the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:2 @ The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word on my tongue.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:3 @ The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that ruleth over men just, ruling in the fear of God. (note:)He…: or, Be thou ruler, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:23:4 @ And as the light of the morning, the sun riseth, a morning without clouds; the tender grass out of the earth by clear shining after rain.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:6 @ But the worthless, all of them shall be as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:

rwbs@2Samuel:23:7 @ But the man shall touch them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the place. (note:)fenced: Hebrews. filled(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:23:8 @ These the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same Adino the Eznite: against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. (note:)The Tachmonite…: or, Joshebbassebet the Tachmonite, head of the three(:note)he lift…: from (#1Ch strkjv@11:11) whom he…: Hebrews. slainwhom he…: Heb. slain

rwbs@2Samuel:23:9 @ And after him Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel had gone away:

rwbs@2Samuel:23:10 @ He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clung to the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to strip.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:11 @ And after him Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. (note:)into…: or, for foraging(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:23:12 @ But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:13 @ And three of the thirty leaders went down, and came to David in the harvest time to the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim. (note:)three…: or, the three captains over the thirty(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:23:14 @ And David then in a strong hold, and the garrison of the Philistines then Bethlehem.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:15 @ And David longed, and said, O that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which by the gate!

rwbs@2Samuel:23:16 @ And the three mighty men broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that by the gate, and took, and brought to David: nevertheless he would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:17 @ And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:18 @ And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, slew, and had the name among three. (note:)and slew them: Hebrews. slain(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:23:19 @ Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: yet he attained not to the three.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:20 @ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many deeds, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: (note:)who…: Hebrews. great of acts(:note)lionlike…: Heb. lion of God

rwbs@2Samuel:23:21 @ And he slew an Egyptian, a handsome man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and slew him with his own spear. (note:)a goodly…: Hebrews. a man of countenance, or, sight: also called, a man of great stature(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:23:22 @ These did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among three mighty men.

rwbs@2Samuel:23:23 @ He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the three. And David set him over his guard. (note:)more…: or, honourable among the thirty(:note)guard: or, council: Hebrews. at his command

rwbs@2Samuel:23:24 @ Asahel the brother of Joab one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:25 @ Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:26 @ Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:27 @ Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:28 @ Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:29 @ Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:30 @ Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash, (note:)brooks: or, valleys(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:23:31 @ Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:32 @ Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:33 @ Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:34 @ Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:35 @ Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:36 @ Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:37 @ Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

rwbs@2Samuel:23:39 @ Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:1 @ And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:2 @ For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, who with him, Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan even to Beersheba, and number ye the people, that I may know the number of the people. (note:)Go: or, Compass(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:24:3 @ And Joab said to the king, Now the LORD thy God add to the people, as many as they may be, an hundredfold, and that the eyes of my lord the king may see: but why doth my lord the king delight in this thing?

rwbs@2Samuel:24:4 @ But the king’s word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:5 @ And they passed over Jordan, and encamped in Aroer, on the right side of the city that in the midst of the river of Gad, and toward Jazer: (note:)river: or, valley(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:24:6 @ Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtimhodshi; and they came to Danjaan, and about to Zidon, (note:)land of Tahtimhodshi: or, nether land newly inhabited(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:24:7 @ And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, to Beersheba.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:8 @ So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:9 @ And Joab presented the sum of the number of the people to the king: and there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men that drew the sword; and the men of Judah five hundred thousand men.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:10 @ And David’s heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said to the LORD, I have sinned greatly in what I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:11 @ For when David had risen in the morning, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,

rwbs@2Samuel:24:12 @ Go and say to David, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three; choose thee one of them, that I may to thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:13 @ So Gad came to David, and told him, and said to him, Shall seven years of famine come upon thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thy enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days’ pestilence in thy land? now consider, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:14 @ And David said to Gad, I am in deep distress: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies great: and let me not fall into the hand of man. (note:)are great: or, are many(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:24:15 @ So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:16 @ And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thy hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite. (note:)Araunah: also called, Ornan(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:24:17 @ And David spoke to the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thy hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father’s house.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:18 @ And Gad came that day to David, and said to him, Go up, rear an altar to the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite. (note:)Araunah: Hebrews. Araniah(:note)

rwbs@2Samuel:24:19 @ And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD commanded.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:20 @ And Araunah looked, and saw the king and his servants coming toward him: and Araunah went out, and bowed himself before the king on his face upon the ground.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:21 @ And Araunah said, Why is my lord the king come to his servant? And David said, To buy the threshingfloor of thee, to build an altar to the LORD, that the plague may be stayed from the people.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:22 @ And Araunah said to David, Let my lord the king take and offer up what good to him: behold, oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments and instruments of the oxen for wood.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:23 @ All these did Araunah, a king, give to the king. And Araunah said to the king, The LORD thy God accept thee.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:24 @ And the king said to Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings to the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

rwbs@2Samuel:24:25 @ And David built there an altar to the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the LORD was entreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:1:1 @ Now king David was old advanced in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he could not get warm. (note:)stricken…: Hebrews. entered into days(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:2 @ Therefore his servants said to him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get warm. (note:)Let there…: Hebrews. Let them seek(:note)a young…: Heb. a damsel, a virgincherish…: Heb. be a cherisher unto him

rwbs@1Kings:1:3 @ So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the land of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king.

rwbs@1Kings:1:4 @ And the damsel very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.

rwbs@1Kings:1:5 @ Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. (note:)be king: Hebrews. reign(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:6 @ And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also very handsome; and bore him after Absalom. (note:)at any…: Hebrews. from his days(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:7 @ And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped. (note:)he…: Hebrews. his words were with(:note)following…: Heb. helped after Adonijah

rwbs@1Kings:1:8 @ But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men who to David, were not with Adonijah.

rwbs@1Kings:1:9 @ And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which by Enrogel, and invited all his brethren the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah the king’s servants: (note:)Enrogel: or, the well Rogel(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:10 @ But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.

rwbs@1Kings:1:11 @ Therefore Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth not?

rwbs@1Kings:1:12 @ Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thy own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:1:13 @ Go and enter in to king David, and say to him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear to thy handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?

rwbs@1Kings:1:14 @ Behold, while thou art yet talking there with the king, I will also come in after thee, and confirm thy words. (note:)confirm: Hebrews. fill up(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:15 @ And Bathsheba went to the king into the chamber: and the king was very old; and Abishag the Shunammite ministered to the king.

rwbs@1Kings:1:16 @ And Bathsheba bowed, and did obeisance to the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou? (note:)What…: Hebrews. What to thee?(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:17 @ And she said to him, My lord, thou didst swear by the LORD thy God to thy handmaid,, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.

rwbs@1Kings:1:18 @ And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest not:

rwbs@1Kings:1:19 @ And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath invited all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not invited.

rwbs@1Kings:1:20 @ And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

rwbs@1Kings:1:21 @ Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders. (note:)offenders: Hebrews. sinners(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:22 @ And, lo, while she was yet talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

rwbs@1Kings:1:23 @ And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he had come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

rwbs@1Kings:1:25 @ For he hath gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath invited all the king’s sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. (note:)God…: Hebrews. Let king Adonijah live(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:26 @ But me, me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not invited.

rwbs@1Kings:1:27 @ Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not shown to thy servant, who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?

rwbs@1Kings:1:28 @ Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she came into the king’s presence, and stood before the king. (note:)into…: Hebrews. before the king(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:29 @ And the king swore, and said, the LORD liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress,

rwbs@1Kings:1:30 @ Even as I swore to thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.

rwbs@1Kings:1:31 @ Then Bathsheba bowed with face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.

rwbs@1Kings:1:32 @ And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.

rwbs@1Kings:1:33 @ The king also said to them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon my own mule, and bring him down to Gihon: (note:)mine…: Hebrews. which belongeth to me(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:34 @ And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:1:35 @ Then ye shall come up after him, that he may come and sit upon my throne; for he shall be king in my stead: and I have appointed him to be ruler over Israel and over Judah.

rwbs@1Kings:1:36 @ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so.

rwbs@1Kings:1:37 @ As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so let him be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.

rwbs@1Kings:1:38 @ So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David’s mule, and brought him to Gihon.

rwbs@1Kings:1:39 @ And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:1:40 @ And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth shook with the sound of them. (note:)pipes: or, flutes(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:1:41 @ And Adonijah and all the guests that with him heard as they had finished eating. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, Why noise of the city being in an uproar?

rwbs@1Kings:1:42 @ And while he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said to him, Come in; for thou a valiant man, and bringest good tidings.

rwbs@1Kings:1:44 @ And the king hath sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride upon the king’s mule:

rwbs@1Kings:1:45 @ And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they have come from there rejoicing, so that the city is in an uproar. This the noise that ye have heard.

rwbs@1Kings:1:46 @ And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.

rwbs@1Kings:1:47 @ And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

rwbs@1Kings:1:48 @ And also thus said the king, Blessed the LORD God of Israel, who hath given to sit on my throne this day, my eyes even seeing.

rwbs@1Kings:1:49 @ And all the guests that with Adonijah were afraid, and arose, and went every man his way.

rwbs@1Kings:1:50 @ And Adonijah feared because of Solomon, and arose, and went, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

rwbs@1Kings:1:51 @ And it was told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adonijah feareth king Solomon: for, lo, he hath caught hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let king Solomon swear to me to day that he will not slay his servant with the sword.

rwbs@1Kings:1:52 @ And Solomon said, If he will show himself a worthy man, there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but if wickedness shall be found in him, he shall die.

rwbs@1Kings:1:53 @ So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. And he came and bowed himself to king Solomon: and Solomon said to him, Go to thy house.

rwbs@1Kings:2:1 @ Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:2:2 @ I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;

rwbs@1Kings:2:3 @ And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and wherever thou turnest thyself: (note:)prosper: or, do wisely(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:2:4 @ That the LORD may continue his word which he spoke concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. (note:)fail…: Hebrews. be cut off from thee from the throne(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:2:5 @ Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, what he did to the two captains of the armies of Israel, to Abner the son of Ner, and to Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his belt that about his loins, and in his shoes that on his feet. (note:)shed: Hebrews. put(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:2:6 @ Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his gray head go down to the grave in peace.

rwbs@1Kings:2:7 @ But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.

rwbs@1Kings:2:8 @ And, behold, with thee Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite of Bahurim, who cursed me with a grievous curse in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I swore to him by the LORD, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword. (note:)grievous: Hebrews. strong(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:2:9 @ Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do to him; but his gray head do thou bring down to the grave with blood.

rwbs@1Kings:2:10 @ So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

rwbs@1Kings:2:11 @ And the days that David reigned over Israel forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Kings:2:12 @ Then Solomon was seated upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly.

rwbs@1Kings:2:13 @ And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.

rwbs@1Kings:2:14 @ He said moreover, I have somewhat to say to thee. And she said, Say on.

rwbs@1Kings:2:15 @ And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: but the kingdom is turned about, and hath become my brother’s: for it was his from the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:2:16 @ And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said to him, Say on. (note:)deny…: Hebrews. turn not away my face(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:2:17 @ And he said, Speak, I pray thee, to Solomon the king, (for he will not say to thee no,) that he give me Abishag the Shunammite for a wife.

rwbs@1Kings:2:18 @ And Bathsheba said, Well; I will speak for thee to the king.

rwbs@1Kings:2:19 @ Bathsheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king’s mother; and she sat on his right hand.

rwbs@1Kings:2:20 @ Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee;, deny me not. And the king said to her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not deny thee.

rwbs@1Kings:2:21 @ And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother for a wife.

rwbs@1Kings:2:22 @ And king Solomon answered and said to his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he my elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.

rwbs@1Kings:2:23 @ Then king Solomon swore by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah hath not spoken this word against his own life.

rwbs@1Kings:2:24 @ Now therefore, the LORD liveth, who hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.

rwbs@1Kings:2:25 @ And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.

rwbs@1Kings:2:26 @ And to Abiathar the priest said the king, Depart to Anathoth, to thy own fields; for thou worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst bear the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all in which my father was afflicted. (note:)worthy…: Hebrews. a man of death(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:2:27 @ So Solomon removed Abiathar from being priest to the LORD; that he might fulfil the word of the LORD, which he spoke concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh.

rwbs@1Kings:2:28 @ Then tidings came to Joab: for Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. And Joab fled to the tabernacle of the LORD, and caught hold on the horns of the altar.

rwbs@1Kings:2:29 @ And it was told to king Solomon that Joab had fled to the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him.

rwbs@1Kings:2:30 @ And Benaiah came to the tabernacle of the LORD, and said to him, Thus saith the king, Come forth. And he said, Nay; but I will die here. And Benaiah brought the king word again, saying, Thus said Joab, and thus he answered me.

rwbs@1Kings:2:31 @ And the king said to him, Do as he hath said, and fall upon him, and bury him; that thou mayest take away the innocent blood, which Joab shed, from me, and from the house of my father.

rwbs@1Kings:2:32 @ And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.

rwbs@1Kings:2:33 @ Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:2:34 @ So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went, and fell upon him, and slew him: and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness.

rwbs@1Kings:2:35 @ And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his stead over the army: and Zadok the priest the king put in the stead of Abiathar.

rwbs@1Kings:2:36 @ And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and dwell there, and go not forth from there to any place whatever.

rwbs@1Kings:2:37 @ For it shall be, on the day thou shalt go out, and pass over the brook Kidron, thou shalt know for certain that thou shalt surely die: thy blood shall be upon thy own head.

rwbs@1Kings:2:38 @ And Shimei said to the king, The saying good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.

rwbs@1Kings:2:39 @ And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away to Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants in Gath.

rwbs@1Kings:2:42 @ And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said to him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protest to thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest any where abroad, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst to me, The word I have heard good.

rwbs@1Kings:2:43 @ Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?

rwbs@1Kings:2:44 @ The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thy heart is aware of, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thy own head;

rwbs@1Kings:2:45 @ And king Solomon blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

rwbs@1Kings:2:46 @ So the king commanded Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; who went out, and fell upon him, that he died. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:3:1 @ And Solomon allied himself with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and married Pharaoh’s daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had finished building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem on every side.

rwbs@1Kings:3:2 @ Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built to the name of the LORD, until those days.

rwbs@1Kings:3:3 @ And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.

rwbs@1Kings:3:4 @ And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.

rwbs@1Kings:3:5 @ In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.

rwbs@1Kings:3:6 @ And Solomon said, Thou hast shown to thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as this day. (note:)mercy: or, bounty(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:3:7 @ And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I a little child: I know not to go out or come in.

rwbs@1Kings:3:8 @ And thy servant in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.

rwbs@1Kings:3:9 @ Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? (note:)understanding: Hebrews. hearing(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:3:10 @ And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

rwbs@1Kings:3:11 @ And God said to him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thy enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; (note:)long life: Hebrews. many days(:note)discern: Heb. hear

rwbs@1Kings:3:12 @ Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like thee.

rwbs@1Kings:3:13 @ And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like thee all thy days. (note:)shall…: or, hath not been(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:3:14 @ And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

rwbs@1Kings:3:15 @ And Solomon awoke; and, behold, a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.

rwbs@1Kings:3:16 @ Then came there two women, harlots, to the king, and stood before him.

rwbs@1Kings:3:17 @ And the one woman said, O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house.

rwbs@1Kings:3:18 @ And it came to pass the third day after I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also: and we together; no stranger with us in the house, except us two in the house.

rwbs@1Kings:3:19 @ And this woman’s child died in the night; because she lay on him.

rwbs@1Kings:3:21 @ And when I rose in the morning to nurse my child, behold, he was dead: but when I had looked at him in the morning, behold, he was not my son, whom I bore.

rwbs@1Kings:3:22 @ And the other woman said, Nay; but the living my son, and the dead thy son. And this said, No; but the dead thy son, and the living my son. Thus they spoke before the king.

rwbs@1Kings:3:23 @ Then said the king, The one saith, This my son that liveth, and thy son the dead: and the other saith, Nay; but thy son the dead, and my son the living.

rwbs@1Kings:3:24 @ And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

rwbs@1Kings:3:25 @ And the king said, Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one, and half to the other.

rwbs@1Kings:3:26 @ Then spoke the woman whose the living child to the king, for her heart yearned over her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and by no means slay him. But the other said, Let he be neither mine nor thine, divide. (note:)yearned: Hebrews. were hot(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:3:27 @ Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and by no means slay him: she his mother.

rwbs@1Kings:3:28 @ And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God in him, to do judgment. (note:)in him: Hebrews. in the midst of him(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:2 @ And these the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest, (note:)priest: or, chief officer(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:3 @ Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder. (note:)scribes: or, secretaries(:note)recorder: or, remembrancer

rwbs@1Kings:4:4 @ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada over the army: and Zadok and Abiathar the priests:

rwbs@1Kings:4:5 @ And Azariah the son of Nathan over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan principal officer, the king’s friend:

rwbs@1Kings:4:6 @ And Ahishar over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda over the forced labour. (note:)tribute: or, levy(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:7 @ And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.

rwbs@1Kings:4:8 @ And these their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim: (note:)The son…: or, Benhur(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:9 @ The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan: (note:)The son…: or, Bendekar(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:10 @ The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher: (note:)The son…: or, Benhesed(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:11 @ The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; who had Taphath the daughter of Solomon for a wife: (note:)The son…: or, Benabinadab(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:12 @ Baana the son of Ahilud; Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, to beyond Jokneam:

rwbs@1Kings:4:13 @ The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which in Gilead; to him the region of Argob, which in Bashan, sixty great cities with walls and brasen bars: (note:)The son…: or, Bengeber(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:14 @ Ahinadab the son of Iddo Mahanaim: (note:)Mahanaim: or, to Mahanaim(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:15 @ Ahimaaz in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon for a wife:

rwbs@1Kings:4:16 @ Baanah the son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth:

rwbs@1Kings:4:17 @ Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:

rwbs@1Kings:4:18 @ Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

rwbs@1Kings:4:19 @ Geber the son of Uri in the country of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and the only officer who in the land.

rwbs@1Kings:4:20 @ Judah and Israel many, as the sand which by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.

rwbs@1Kings:4:21 @ And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.

rwbs@1Kings:4:23 @ Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and an hundred sheep, besides harts, and roebucks, and fallowdeer, and fatted fowls.

rwbs@1Kings:4:24 @ For he had dominion over all on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side of the river: and he had peace on all sides around him.

rwbs@1Kings:4:25 @ And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. (note:)safely: Hebrews. confidently(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:27 @ And those officers provided food for king Solomon, and for all that came to king Solomon’s table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.

rwbs@1Kings:4:28 @ Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries they brought to the place where were, every man according to his charge. (note:)dromedaries: or, mules, or, swift beasts(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:4:29 @ And God gave Solomon great wisdom and understanding, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that on the sea shore.

rwbs@1Kings:4:30 @ And Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt.

rwbs@1Kings:4:31 @ For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the surrounding nations.

rwbs@1Kings:4:33 @ And he spoke of trees, from the cedar tree that in Lebanon even to the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spoke also of beasts, and of fowls, and of creeping things, and of fishes.

rwbs@1Kings:4:34 @ And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom.

rwbs@1Kings:5:1 @ And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the stead of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David. (note:)Hiram: also called, Huram(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:5:3 @ Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house to the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

rwbs@1Kings:5:4 @ But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

rwbs@1Kings:5:5 @ And, behold, I purpose to build an house to the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke to David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy stead, he shall build an house to my name. (note:)purpose: Hebrews. say(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:5:6 @ Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and to thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that not among us any that hast skill to hew timber like the Sidonians. (note:)appoint: Hebrews. say(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:5:7 @ And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed the LORD this day, who hath given to David a wise son over this great people.

rwbs@1Kings:5:8 @ And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: I will perform all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir. (note:)considered: Hebrews. heard(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:5:9 @ My servants shall bring down from Lebanon to the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats to the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household. (note:)appoint: Hebrews. send(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:5:12 @ And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

rwbs@1Kings:5:13 @ And king Solomon raised forced labour out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men. (note:)levy: Hebrews. tribute of men(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:5:14 @ And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, two months at home: and Adoniram over the forced labour.

rwbs@1Kings:5:15 @ And Solomon had seventy thousand that bore burdens, and eighty thousand hewers in the mountains;

rwbs@1Kings:5:16 @ Besides the chief of Solomon’s officers who over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.

rwbs@1Kings:5:17 @ And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.

rwbs@1Kings:5:18 @ And Solomon’s builders and Hiram’s builders did hew, and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house. (note:)stonesquarers: or, Giblites(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:1 @ And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Zif, which the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD. (note:)began…: Hebrews. built(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:2 @ And the house which king Solomon built for the LORD, the length of it sixty cubits, and the breadth of it twenty, and the height of it thirty cubits.

rwbs@1Kings:6:3 @ And the porch before the temple of the house, twenty cubits the length of it, according to the breadth of the house; ten cubits the breadth of it before the house.

rwbs@1Kings:6:4 @ And for the house he made windows of narrow lights. (note:)of…: or, broad within, and narrow without: or, skewed and closed(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:5 @ And against the wall of the house he built chambers all around, the walls of the house all around, of the temple and of the inner sanctuary: and he made chambers all around: (note:)against the wall: or, upon, or, joining to the wall(:note)built chambers: Hebrews. built floorsmade chambers: Heb. made ribs

rwbs@1Kings:6:6 @ The lowest chamber five cubits broad, and the middle six cubits broad, and the third seven cubits broad: for around the outside of the house he made narrowed rests, that should not be fastened in the walls of the house. (note:)narrowed…: Hebrews. narrowings, or, rebatements(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:7 @ And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought there: so that there was neither hammer nor axe any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.

rwbs@1Kings:6:8 @ The door for the middle chamber in the right side of the house: and they went up with winding stairs into the middle, and out of the middle into the third. (note:)side: Hebrews. shoulder(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:9 @ So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar. (note:)with…: or, the vaultbeams and the panellings with cedar(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:10 @ And he built chambers against all the house, five cubits high: and they rested on the house timber of cedar.

rwbs@1Kings:6:11 @ And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:6:12 @ this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spoke to David thy father:

rwbs@1Kings:6:13 @ And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:6:14 @ So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

rwbs@1Kings:6:15 @ And he built the walls inside of the house with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the panelling: he covered on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir. (note:)both…: or, from the floor of the house unto the walls, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:16 @ And he built twenty cubits on the sides of the house, both the floor and the walls with boards of cedar: he even built for it on the inside, for the inner sanctuary, for the most holy.

rwbs@1Kings:6:17 @ And the house, that, the temple before it, was forty cubits.

rwbs@1Kings:6:18 @ And the cedar inside of the house carved with gourds and open flowers: all cedar; there was no stone seen. (note:)knops: or, gourds(:note)open: Hebrews. openings of

rwbs@1Kings:6:19 @ And the inner sanctuary he prepared in the inside of the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:6:20 @ And the inner sanctuary in the forepart twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height of it: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and covered the altar cedar. (note:)pure: Hebrews. shut up(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:21 @ So Solomon overlaid the inside house with pure gold: and he made a partition by the chains of gold before the inner sanctuary; and he overlaid it with gold.

rwbs@1Kings:6:22 @ And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that by the inner sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

rwbs@1Kings:6:23 @ And within the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim olive tree, ten cubits high. (note:)olive: or, oily: Hebrews. trees of oil(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:24 @ And five cubits the one wing of the cherub, and five cubits the other wing of the cherub: from the outmost part of the one wing to the outmost part of the other ten cubits.

rwbs@1Kings:6:25 @ And the other cherub ten cubits: both the cherubim of one measure and one size.

rwbs@1Kings:6:26 @ The height of the one cherub ten cubits, and so of the other cherub.

rwbs@1Kings:6:27 @ And he set the cherubim within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubim, so that the wing of the one touched the wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. (note:)they…: or, the cherubims stretched forth their wings(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:28 @ And he overlaid the cherubim with gold.

rwbs@1Kings:6:29 @ And he carved all the walls around the house with carved figures of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, within and without. (note:)open flowers: Hebrews. openings of flowers(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:30 @ And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

rwbs@1Kings:6:31 @ And for the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors olive tree: the lintel side posts a fifth part. (note:)a fifth…: or, fivesquare(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:32 @ The two doors also olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubim, and upon the palm trees. (note:)two…: or, leaves of the doors(:note)open flowers: Hebrews. openings of flowers

rwbs@1Kings:6:33 @ So also he made for the door of the temple posts olive tree, a fourth part. (note:)a fourth…: or, foursquare(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:6:34 @ And the two doors fir tree: the two leaves of the one door folding, and the two leaves of the other door folding.

rwbs@1Kings:6:35 @ And he carved cherubim and palm trees and open flowers: and covered with gold fitted upon the carved work.

rwbs@1Kings:6:36 @ And he built the inner court with three rows of hewn stone, and a row of cedar beams.

rwbs@1Kings:6:37 @ In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif:

rwbs@1Kings:6:38 @ And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all its parts, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. (note:)throughout…: or, with all the parts thereof, and with all the ordinances thereof(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:2 @ He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; its length an hundred cubits, and its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits, upon four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams upon the pillars.

rwbs@1Kings:7:3 @ And covered with cedar above upon the beams, that on forty five pillars, fifteen a row. (note:)beams: Hebrews. ribs(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:5 @ And all the doors and posts square, with the windows: and light against light three rows. (note:)doors…: or, spaces and pillars were square in prospect(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:6 @ And he made a porch of pillars; its length fifty cubits, and its breadth thirty cubits: and the porch before them: and the pillars and the thick beams before them. (note:)before them: or, according to them(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:7 @ Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, the porch of judgment: and covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from floor to floor(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:8 @ And his house where he dwelt another court within the porch, was of the like work. Solomon made also an house for Pharaoh’s daughter, whom he had married, like this porch.

rwbs@1Kings:7:9 @ All these costly stones, according to the measures of hewn stones, sawed with saws, within and without, even from the foundation to the coping, and on the outside toward the great court.

rwbs@1Kings:7:10 @ And the foundation costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

rwbs@1Kings:7:11 @ And above costly stones, after the measures of hewn stones, and cedars.

rwbs@1Kings:7:12 @ And the great court all around with three rows of hewn stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.

rwbs@1Kings:7:14 @ He a widow’s son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and skill in working all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. (note:)a widow’s…: Hebrews. the son of a widow woman(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:15 @ For he cast two pillars of brass, each of eighteen cubits high: and a line of twelve cubits did surround each of them. (note:)cast: Hebrews. fashioned(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:16 @ And he made two capitals molten brass, to set upon the tops of the pillars: the height of the one capital five cubits, and the height of the other capital five cubits:

rwbs@1Kings:7:17 @ nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the capitals which upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital, and seven for the other capital.

rwbs@1Kings:7:18 @ And he made the pillars, and two rows all around upon the one network, to cover the capitals that upon the top, with pomegranates: and so he did for the other capital.

rwbs@1Kings:7:19 @ And the capitals that upon the top of the pillars of lily work in the porch, four cubits.

rwbs@1Kings:7:20 @ And the capitals upon the two pillars also above, close to the enlargement which by the network: and the pomegranates two hundred in rows all around upon the other capital.

rwbs@1Kings:7:21 @ And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called its name Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called its name Boaz. (note:)Jachin: that is, He shall establish(:note)Boaz: that is, In it is strength

rwbs@1Kings:7:22 @ And upon the top of the pillars lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished.

rwbs@1Kings:7:23 @ And he made a molten sea, ten cubits from the one brim to the other: round in form, and its height five cubits: and a line of thirty cubits surrounded it. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from his brim to his brim(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:24 @ And under the brim of it all around gourds surrounding it, ten in a cubit, all the way around the sea: the gourds cast in two rows, when it was cast.

rwbs@1Kings:7:25 @ It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea above upon them, and all their hinder parts inward.

rwbs@1Kings:7:26 @ And it an hand breadth thick, and its brim was wrought like the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies: it contained two thousand baths.

rwbs@1Kings:7:27 @ And he made ten bases of brass; four cubits the length of one base, and four cubits the breadth of it, and three cubits the height of it.

rwbs@1Kings:7:28 @ And the work of the bases in this: they had borders, and the borders between the frames:

rwbs@1Kings:7:29 @ And on the borders that between the frames lions, oxen, and cherubim: and upon the frames a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen certain additions made of thin work.

rwbs@1Kings:7:30 @ And every base had four brasen wheels, and axles of brass: and its four corners had supports: under the laver molten supports at the side of every addition.

rwbs@1Kings:7:31 @ And the mouth of it within the capital and above a cubit: but the mouth of it round the work of the base, a cubit and an half: and also upon the mouth of it carvings with their borders, foursquare, not round.

rwbs@1Kings:7:32 @ And under the borders four wheels; and the axles of the wheels to the base: and the height of a wheel a cubit and half a cubit. (note:)joined…: Hebrews. in the base(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:33 @ And the work of the wheels like the work of a chariot wheel: their axles, and their hubs, and their rims, and their spokes, all cast.

rwbs@1Kings:7:34 @ And four supports to the four corners of one base: the supports of the very base itself.

rwbs@1Kings:7:35 @ And in the top of the base perfectly round at a height of half a cubit: and on the top of the base its frames and its borders of the same.

rwbs@1Kings:7:36 @ For on the plates of its frames, and on its borders, he engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions all around. (note:)proportion: Hebrews. nakedness(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:37 @ After this he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, one size.

rwbs@1Kings:7:38 @ Then he made ten lavers of brass: one laver contained forty baths: every laver was four cubits: upon every one of the ten bases one laver.

rwbs@1Kings:7:39 @ And he put five bases on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house: and he set the sea on the right side of the house eastward toward the south. (note:)side: Hebrews. shoulder(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:40 @ And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basins. So Hiram finished doing all the work that he made for king Solomon for the house of the LORD: (note:)And Hiram: Hebrews. And Hirom(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:41 @ The two pillars, and the bowls of the capitals that on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks, to cover the two bowls of the capitals which upon the top of the pillars;

rwbs@1Kings:7:42 @ And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls of the capitals that upon the pillars; (note:)upon…: Hebrews. upon the face of the pillars(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:43 @ And the ten bases, and ten lavers on the bases;

rwbs@1Kings:7:44 @ And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea;

rwbs@1Kings:7:45 @ And the pots, and the shovels, and the basins: and all these vessels, which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the LORD, bright brass. (note:)bright: Hebrews. made bright or, scoured(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:46 @ In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan. (note:)in…: Hebrews. in the thickness of the ground(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:47 @ And Solomon left all the vessels, because they were very many: neither was the weight of the brass known. (note:)because…: Hebrews. for the exceeding multitude(:note)found: Heb. searched

rwbs@1Kings:7:48 @ And Solomon made all the vessels that to the house of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, upon which the showbread,

rwbs@1Kings:7:49 @ And the lampstands of pure gold, five on the right, and five on the left, before the inner sanctuary, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs gold,

rwbs@1Kings:7:50 @ And the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and the censers pure gold; and the hinges gold, for the doors of the inner house, the most holy for the doors of the house,, of the temple. (note:)censers: Hebrews. ash pans(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:7:51 @ So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, he placed among the treasures of the house of the LORD. (note:)things…: Hebrews. holy things of David(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:1 @ Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers of the children of Israel, to king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which Zion. (note:)chief: Hebrews. princes(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:2 @ And all the men of Israel assembled themselves to king Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which the seventh month.

rwbs@1Kings:8:3 @ And all the elders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark.

rwbs@1Kings:8:4 @ And they brought the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that in the tabernacle, even those did the priests and the Levites bring.

rwbs@1Kings:8:5 @ And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled to him, with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be counted nor numbered for multitude.

rwbs@1Kings:8:6 @ And the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the most holy under the wings of the cherubim.

rwbs@1Kings:8:7 @ For the cherubim spread forth two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its staffs above.

rwbs@1Kings:8:8 @ And they drew out the staffs, that the ends of the staffs were seen out in the holy before the inner sanctuary, and they were not seen outside: and there they are to this day. (note:)ends: Hebrews. heads(:note)holy…: or, ark

rwbs@1Kings:8:9 @ nothing in the ark except the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the LORD made with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt. (note:)when the: or, where the(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:10 @ And it came to pass, when the priests had come out of the holy, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

rwbs@1Kings:8:11 @ So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:8:12 @ Then spoke Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

rwbs@1Kings:8:13 @ I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

rwbs@1Kings:8:14 @ And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel were standing;)

rwbs@1Kings:8:15 @ And he said, Blessed the LORD God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:8:16 @ Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel from Egypt, I have chosen no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be in it; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:8:17 @ And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:8:18 @ And the LORD said to David my father, Though it was in thy heart to build an house to my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart.

rwbs@1Kings:8:19 @ Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house to my name.

rwbs@1Kings:8:20 @ And the LORD hath performed his word that he spoke, and I have risen in the stead of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:8:21 @ And I have set there a place for the ark, in which the covenant of the LORD, which he made with our fathers, when he brought them from the land of Egypt.

rwbs@1Kings:8:22 @ And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:

rwbs@1Kings:8:23 @ And he said, LORD God of Israel, no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:

rwbs@1Kings:8:24 @ Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou didst promise him: thou didst speak also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled with thy hand, as this day.

rwbs@1Kings:8:25 @ Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou didst promise him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; provided thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me. (note:)fail…: Hebrews. be cut off unto thee a man from my sight(:note)so that: Heb. only if

rwbs@1Kings:8:26 @ And now, O God of Israel, let thy word, I pray thee, be verified, which thou didst speak to thy servant David my father.

rwbs@1Kings:8:27 @ But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have built?

rwbs@1Kings:8:28 @ Yet have thou respect to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken to the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee this day:

rwbs@1Kings:8:29 @ That thy eyes may be open toward this house night and day, toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken to the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place. (note:)toward this place: or, in this place(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:30 @ And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive. (note:)toward this place: or, in this place(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:31 @ If any man shall trespass against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to cause him to swear, and the oath come before thy altar in this house: (note:)and an oath…: Hebrews. and he require an oath of him(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:32 @ Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.

rwbs@1Kings:8:33 @ When thy people Israel shall be smitten before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication to thee in this house: (note:)in: or, toward(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:34 @ Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again to the land which thou gavest to their fathers.

rwbs@1Kings:8:35 @ When heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou afflictest them:

rwbs@1Kings:8:36 @ Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou mayest teach them the good way in which they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.

rwbs@1Kings:8:37 @ If there shall be in the land famine, if there shall be pestilence, blighting, mildew, locust, if there shall be caterpiller; if their enemy shall besiege them in the land of their cities; whatever plague, whatever sickness; (note:)cities: or, jurisdiction(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:38 @ Whatever prayer and supplication shall be by any man, by all thy people Israel, who shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this house:

rwbs@1Kings:8:39 @ Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)

rwbs@1Kings:8:40 @ That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest to our fathers.

rwbs@1Kings:8:42 @ (For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy outstretched arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;

rwbs@1Kings:8:43 @ Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have built, is called by thy name. (note:)this…: Hebrews. thy name is called upon this house(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:44 @ If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, wherever thou shalt send them, and shall pray to the LORD toward the city which thou hast chosen, and the house that I have built for thy name: (note:)toward the city: Hebrews. the way of the city(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:45 @ Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. (note:)cause: or, right(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:46 @ If they shall sin against thee, (for no man that sinneth not,) and thou shalt be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives to the land of the enemy, far or near;

rwbs@1Kings:8:47 @ if they shall take it to their hearts in the land where they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication to thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness; (note:)bethink…: Hebrews. bring back to their heart(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:48 @ And return to thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, who led them away captive, and pray to thee toward their land, which thou gavest to their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name:

rwbs@1Kings:8:49 @ Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause, (note:)cause: or, right(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:50 @ And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions in which they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:

rwbs@1Kings:8:51 @ For they thy people, and thy inheritance, which thou broughtest out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron:

rwbs@1Kings:8:52 @ That thy eyes may be open to the supplication of thy servant, and to the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken to them in all their supplications to thee.

rwbs@1Kings:8:53 @ For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, thy inheritance, as thou didst speak by the hand of Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord GOD.

rwbs@1Kings:8:54 @ And it was, that when Solomon had finished praying all this prayer and supplication to the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.

rwbs@1Kings:8:55 @ And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:8:56 @ Blessed the LORD, that hath given rest to his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. (note:)failed: Hebrews. fallen(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:57 @ The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us:

rwbs@1Kings:8:58 @ That he may incline our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers.

rwbs@1Kings:8:59 @ And let these my words, with which I have made supplication before the LORD, be near to the LORD our God day and night, that he may maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require: (note:)at all…: Hebrews. the thing of a day in his day(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:8:60 @ That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD God, none else.

rwbs@1Kings:8:61 @ Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.

rwbs@1Kings:8:62 @ And the king, and all Israel with him, offered sacrifice before the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:8:63 @ And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered to the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:8:64 @ The same day did the king consecrate the middle of the court that before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that before the LORD too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.

rwbs@1Kings:8:65 @ And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entrance into Hamath to the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, fourteen days.

rwbs@1Kings:8:66 @ On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went to their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people. (note:)blessed: or, thanked(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:9:1 @ And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to perform,

rwbs@1Kings:9:2 @ That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.

rwbs@1Kings:9:3 @ And the LORD said to him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.

rwbs@1Kings:9:4 @ And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:

rwbs@1Kings:9:5 @ Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:9:6 @ if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your children, and will not keep my commandments my statutes which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and worship them:

rwbs@1Kings:9:7 @ Then will I cut off Israel from the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people:

rwbs@1Kings:9:8 @ And at this house, is high, every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss; and they shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus to this land, and to this house?

rwbs@1Kings:9:9 @ And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers from the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil.

rwbs@1Kings:9:10 @ And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the two houses, the house of the LORD, and the king’s house,

rwbs@1Kings:9:11 @ ( Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.

rwbs@1Kings:9:12 @ And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not. (note:)pleased…: Hebrews. were not right in his eyes(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:9:13 @ And he said, What cities these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul to this day. (note:)Cabul: that is, displeasing, or, dirty(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:9:14 @ And Hiram sent to the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold.

rwbs@1Kings:9:15 @ And this the reason of the forced labour which king Solomon raised; to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.

rwbs@1Kings:9:16 @ Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it a present to his daughter, Solomon’s wife.

rwbs@1Kings:9:17 @ And Solomon built Gezer, and Bethhoron the lower,

rwbs@1Kings:9:18 @ And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,

rwbs@1Kings:9:19 @ And all the store cities that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. (note:)that which…: Hebrews. the desire of Solomon which he desired(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:9:20 @ all the people left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, who not of the children of Israel,

rwbs@1Kings:9:21 @ Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon raise forced labour to this day.

rwbs@1Kings:9:22 @ But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no slaves: but they men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen.

rwbs@1Kings:9:23 @ These the chief of the officers that over Solomon’s work, five hundred and fifty, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.

rwbs@1Kings:9:24 @ But Pharaoh’s daughter came up from the city of David to her house which had built for her: then he built Millo.

rwbs@1Kings:9:25 @ And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built to the LORD, and he burnt incense upon the altar that before the LORD. So he finished the house. (note:)upon the altar that: Hebrews. upon it, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:9:26 @ And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom. (note:)shore: Hebrews. lip(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:9:27 @ And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, sailors that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:9:28 @ And they came to Ophir, and obtained from there gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought to king Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:10:1 @ And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to try him with hard questions.

rwbs@1Kings:10:3 @ And Solomon answered all her questions: there was not thing hid from the king, which he told her not. (note:)questions: Hebrews. words(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:4 @ And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon’s wisdom, and the house that he had built,

rwbs@1Kings:10:5 @ And the food of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up to the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. (note:)attendance: Hebrews. standing(:note)cupbearers: or, butlers

rwbs@1Kings:10:6 @ And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in my own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom. (note:)report: Hebrews. word(:note)acts: or, sayings

rwbs@1Kings:10:7 @ However I believed not the words, until I came, and my eyes had seen: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard. (note:)thy…: Hebrews. thou hast added wisdom and goodness to(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:8 @ Happy thy men, happy these thy servants, who stand continually before thee, that hear thy wisdom.

rwbs@1Kings:10:9 @ Blessed be the LORD thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore he made thee king, to do judgment and justice.

rwbs@1Kings:10:10 @ And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices a very great quantity, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:10:11 @ And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones. (note:)almug…: also called, algum trees(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:12 @ And the king made of the almug trees pillars for the house of the LORD, and for the king’s house, harps also and psalteries for singers: there came no such almug trees, nor have they been seen to this day. (note:)pillars: or, rails: Hebrews. a prop(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:13 @ And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she asked, besides which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants. (note:)of his…: Hebrews. according to the hand of king Solomon(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:14 @ Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and sixty and six talents of gold,

rwbs@1Kings:10:15 @ Besides of the merchants, and of the trade of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country. (note:)governors: or, captains(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:17 @ And three hundred shields beaten gold; three pounds of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.

rwbs@1Kings:10:18 @ Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold.

rwbs@1Kings:10:19 @ The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne round behind: and arms on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the arms. (note:)behind: Hebrews. on the hinder part thereof(:note)stays: Heb. hands

rwbs@1Kings:10:20 @ And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom. (note:)the like: Hebrews. so(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:21 @ And all king Solomon’s drinking vessels gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon pure gold; none silver: it was not considered as any thing in the days of Solomon. (note:)none…: or, there was no silver in them(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:22 @ For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. (note:)ivory: or, elephants’ teeth(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:23 @ So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.

rwbs@1Kings:10:24 @ And all the earth consulted Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. (note:)sought to: Hebrews. sought the face of(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:25 @ And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

rwbs@1Kings:10:26 @ And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and with the king at Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Kings:10:27 @ And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars he made as the sycamore trees that in the vale, for abundance. (note:)made: Hebrews. gave(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:28 @ And Solomon had horses brought from Egypt, and linen yarn: the king’s merchants received the linen yarn at a price. (note:)And Solomon…: Hebrews. And the going forth of the horses which was Solomon’s(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:10:29 @ And a chariot came up and went out of Egypt for six hundred of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, did they bring out by their means. (note:)by their…: Hebrews. by their hand(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:1 @ But king Solomon loved many foreign women, in addition to the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, Hittites; (note:)together…: or, beside(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:2 @ Of the nations which the LORD said to the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in to you: surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon held fast to these in love.

rwbs@1Kings:11:4 @ For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.

rwbs@1Kings:11:5 @ For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. (note:)Milcom: also called, Molech(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:6 @ And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as David his father. (note:)went…: Hebrews. fulfilled not after(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:7 @ Then Solomon built an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon.

rwbs@1Kings:11:8 @ And likewise did he for all his foreign wives, who burnt incense and sacrificed to their gods.

rwbs@1Kings:11:9 @ And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice,

rwbs@1Kings:11:10 @ And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

rwbs@1Kings:11:11 @ Therefore the LORD said to Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done by thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom away from thee, and will give it to thy servant. (note:)is done…: Hebrews. is with thee(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:12 @ However in thy days I will not do it for David thy father’s sake: I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.

rwbs@1Kings:11:13 @ Yet I will not rend away all the kingdom; will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant’s sake, and for Jerusalem’s sake which I have chosen.

rwbs@1Kings:11:14 @ And the LORD stirred up an adversary to Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he of the king’s seed in Edom.

rwbs@1Kings:11:15 @ For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host had gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;

rwbs@1Kings:11:16 @ (For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)

rwbs@1Kings:11:17 @ That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father’s servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad yet a little child.

rwbs@1Kings:11:18 @ And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them from Paran, and they came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt; who gave him an house, and appointed him food, and gave him land.

rwbs@1Kings:11:19 @ And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him for a wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.

rwbs@1Kings:11:20 @ And the sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s household among the sons of Pharaoh.

rwbs@1Kings:11:21 @ And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to my own country. (note:)Let…: Hebrews. Send me away(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:22 @ Then Pharaoh said to him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thy own country? And he answered, Nothing: only let me go. (note:)Nothing: Hebrews. Not(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:23 @ And God stirred him up adversary, Rezon the son of Eliadah, who fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah:

rwbs@1Kings:11:24 @ And he gathered men to him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt in it, and reigned in Damascus.

rwbs@1Kings:11:25 @ And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, besides the mischief that Hadad: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.

rwbs@1Kings:11:26 @ And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon’s servant, whose mother’s name Zeruah, a widow woman, even he raised hand against the king.

rwbs@1Kings:11:27 @ And this the cause why he raised hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, repaired the breaches of the city of David his father. (note:)repaired: Hebrews. closed(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:28 @ And the man Jeroboam a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph. (note:)was industrious: Hebrews. did work(:note)charge: Heb. burden

rwbs@1Kings:11:29 @ And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two alone in the field:

rwbs@1Kings:11:30 @ And Ahijah caught the new garment that on him, and tore it twelve pieces:

rwbs@1Kings:11:31 @ And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom from the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:

rwbs@1Kings:11:32 @ (But he shall have one tribe for my servant David’s sake, and for Jerusalem’s sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:)

rwbs@1Kings:11:33 @ Because they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do right in my eyes, and my statutes and my judgments, as David his father.

rwbs@1Kings:11:34 @ Yet I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant’s sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes:

rwbs@1Kings:11:35 @ But I will take the kingdom out of his son’s hand, and will give it to thee, ten tribes.

rwbs@1Kings:11:36 @ And to his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light always before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen for me to put my name there. (note:)light: Hebrews. lamp, or, candle(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:37 @ And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:11:38 @ And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken to all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to thee.

rwbs@1Kings:11:39 @ And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.

rwbs@1Kings:11:40 @ Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:11:41 @ And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon? (note:)acts: or, words, or, things(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:42 @ And the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. (note:)time: Hebrews. days(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:11:43 @ And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Rehoboam: Gr. Roboam(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:12:2 @ And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard, (for he had fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)

rwbs@1Kings:12:3 @ That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:12:4 @ Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee.

rwbs@1Kings:12:5 @ And he said to them, Depart yet three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.

rwbs@1Kings:12:6 @ And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?

rwbs@1Kings:12:7 @ And they spoke to him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant to this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

rwbs@1Kings:12:8 @ But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that had grown up with him, who stood before him:

rwbs@1Kings:12:9 @ And he said to them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?

rwbs@1Kings:12:10 @ And the young men that had grown up with him spoke to him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak to this people who spoke to thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou lighter to us; thus shalt thou say to them, My little shall be thicker than my father’s loins.

rwbs@1Kings:12:11 @ And now though my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

rwbs@1Kings:12:12 @ So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day.

rwbs@1Kings:12:13 @ And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men’s counsel that they gave him; (note:)roughly: Hebrews. hardly(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:12:14 @ And spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

rwbs@1Kings:12:15 @ Therefore the king hearkened not to the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

rwbs@1Kings:12:16 @ So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not to them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thy own house, David. So Israel departed to their tents.

rwbs@1Kings:12:17 @ But the children of Israel who dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

rwbs@1Kings:12:18 @ Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who over the forced labour; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to enter his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. (note:)made…: Hebrews. strengthened himself(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:12:19 @ So Israel rebelled against the house of David to this day. (note:)rebelled: or, fell away(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:12:20 @ And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam had come again, that they sent and called him to the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

rwbs@1Kings:12:21 @ And when Rehoboam had come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, an hundred and eighty thousand chosen men, who were warriors, to fight against the house of Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam the son of Solomon.

rwbs@1Kings:12:22 @ But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:12:23 @ Speak to Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:12:24 @ Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:12:25 @ Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt in it; and went out from there, and built Penuel.

rwbs@1Kings:12:26 @ And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David:

rwbs@1Kings:12:27 @ If this people go up to offer sacrifice in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, then shall the heart of this people turn again to their lord, to Rehoboam king of Judah, and they shall kill me, and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.

rwbs@1Kings:12:28 @ Upon which the king took counsel, and made two calves gold, and said to them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt.

rwbs@1Kings:12:29 @ And he set the one in Bethel, and the other he placed in Daniel.

rwbs@1Kings:12:30 @ And this thing became a sin: for the people went before the one, to Daniel.

rwbs@1Kings:12:31 @ And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, who were not of the sons of Levi.

rwbs@1Kings:12:32 @ And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like the feast that in Judah, and he offered upon the altar. So did he in Bethel, sacrificing to the calves that he had made: and he placed in Bethel the priests of the high places which he had made. (note:)offered…: or, went up to the altar, etc(:note)sacrificing: or, to sacrifice

rwbs@1Kings:12:33 @ So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast to the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense. (note:)offered…: or, went up to the altar, etc(:note)and burnt…: Hebrews. to burn incense

rwbs@1Kings:13:1 @ And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD to Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. (note:)burn: or, offer(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:13:2 @ And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child shall be born to the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men’s bones shall be burnt upon thee.

rwbs@1Kings:13:3 @ And he gave a sign the same day, saying, This the sign which the LORD hath spoken; Behold, the altar shall be split apart, and the ashes that upon it shall be poured out.

rwbs@1Kings:13:4 @ And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, who had cried against the altar in Bethel, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it to him again.

rwbs@1Kings:13:5 @ The altar also was split apart, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign which the man of God had given by the word of the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:13:6 @ And the king answered and said to the man of God, Entreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored to him again, and became as before. (note:)the LORD, and: Hebrews. the face of the LORD, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:13:7 @ And the king said to the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.

rwbs@1Kings:13:8 @ And the man of God said to the king, If thou wilt give me half thy house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place:

rwbs@1Kings:13:9 @ For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat no bread, nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that thou camest.

rwbs@1Kings:13:10 @ So he went another way, and returned not by the way that he came to Bethel.

rwbs@1Kings:13:11 @ Now there dwelt an old prophet in Bethel; and his sons came and told him all the works that the man of God had done that day in Bethel: the words which he had spoken to the king, them they told also to their father.

rwbs@1Kings:13:12 @ And their father said to them, What way went he? For his sons had seen what way the man of God went, who came from Judah.

rwbs@1Kings:13:13 @ And he said to his sons, Saddle me the donkey. So they saddled him the donkey: and he rode on it,

rwbs@1Kings:13:14 @ And went after the man of God, and found him sitting under an oak: and he said to him, thou the man of God that camest from Judah? And he said, I.

rwbs@1Kings:13:15 @ Then he said to him, Come home with me, and eat bread.

rwbs@1Kings:13:16 @ And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place:

rwbs@1Kings:13:17 @ For it was said to me by the word of the LORD, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou camest. (note:)it…: Hebrews. a word was(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:13:18 @ He said to him, I a prophet also as thou; and an angel spoke to me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thy house, that he may eat bread and drink water. he lied to him.

rwbs@1Kings:13:20 @ And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came to the prophet that brought him back:

rwbs@1Kings:13:21 @ And he cried to the man of God that came from Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast disobeyed the mouth of the LORD, and hast not kept the commandment which the LORD thy God commanded thee,

rwbs@1Kings:13:22 @ But hast returned, and hast eaten bread and drunk water in the place, of which said to thee, Eat no bread, and drink no water; thy body shall not come to the sepulchre of thy fathers.

rwbs@1Kings:13:23 @ And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the donkey,, for the prophet whom he had brought back.

rwbs@1Kings:13:24 @ And when he had gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his body was cast in the way, and the donkey stood by it, the lion also stood by the body.

rwbs@1Kings:13:25 @ And, behold, men passed by, and saw the body cast in the way, and the lion standing by the body: and they came and told in the city where the old prophet dwelt.

rwbs@1Kings:13:26 @ And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard, he said, It the man of God, who was disobedient to the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him to the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke to him. (note:)torn: Hebrews. broken(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:13:27 @ And he spoke to his sons, saying, Saddle me the donkey. And they saddled.

rwbs@1Kings:13:28 @ And he went and found his body cast in the way, and the donkey and the lion standing by the body: the lion had not eaten the body, nor torn the donkey. (note:)torn: Hebrews. broken(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:13:29 @ And the prophet took up the body of the man of God, and laid it upon the donkey, and brought it back: and the old prophet came to the city, to mourn and to bury him.

rwbs@1Kings:13:30 @ And he laid his body in his own grave; and they mourned over him,, Alas, my brother!

rwbs@1Kings:13:31 @ And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spoke to his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the sepulchre in which the man of God buried; lay my bones beside his bones:

rwbs@1Kings:13:32 @ For the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places which in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come to pass.

rwbs@1Kings:13:33 @ After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whoever would, he consecrated him, and he became of the priests of the high places. (note:)made…: Hebrews. returned and made(:note)consecrated…: Heb. filled his hand

rwbs@1Kings:13:34 @ And this thing became sin to the house of Jeroboam, even to cut off, and to destroy from the face of the earth.

rwbs@1Kings:14:1 @ At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

rwbs@1Kings:14:2 @ And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou mayest not be known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and go to Shiloh: behold, there Ahijah the prophet, who told me that king over this people.

rwbs@1Kings:14:3 @ And take with thee ten loaves, and cakes, and a cruse of honey, and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of the child. (note:)with…: Hebrews. in thine hand(:note)cracknels: or, cakescruse: or, bottle

rwbs@1Kings:14:4 @ And Jeroboam’s wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were dim by reason of his age. (note:)were…: Hebrews. stood for his hoariness(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:14:5 @ And the LORD said to Ahijah, Behold, the wife of Jeroboam cometh to ask a thing of thee for her son; for he sick: thus and thus shalt thou say to her: for it shall be, when she cometh in, that she shall pretend another.

rwbs@1Kings:14:6 @ And it was, when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why pretendest thou another? for I sent to thee heavy. (note:)heavy: Hebrews. hard(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:14:7 @ Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,

rwbs@1Kings:14:8 @ And tore the kingdom away from the house of David, and gave it to thee: and thou hast not been as my servant David, who kept my commandments, and who followed me with all his heart, to do only right in my eyes;

rwbs@1Kings:14:9 @ But hast done evil above all that were before thee: for thou hast gone and made thee other gods, and molten images, to provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back:

rwbs@1Kings:14:10 @ Therefore, behold, I will bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam, and will cut off from Jeroboam the males, him that is shut up and left in Israel, and will take away the remnant of the house of Jeroboam, as a man taketh away dung, till it is all gone.

rwbs@1Kings:14:11 @ Him that dieth of Jeroboam in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat: for the LORD hath spoken.

rwbs@1Kings:14:12 @ Arise thou therefore, depart to thy own house: when thy feet enter into the city, the child shall die.

rwbs@1Kings:14:13 @ And all Israel shall mourn for him, and bury him: for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him there is found good thing toward the LORD God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.

rwbs@1Kings:14:14 @ Moreover the LORD shall raise him up a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day: but what? even now.

rwbs@1Kings:14:15 @ For the LORD shall smite Israel, as a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall root up Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the river, because they have made their idols, provoking the LORD to anger.

rwbs@1Kings:14:16 @ And he shall give up Israel because of the sins of Jeroboam, who sinned, and who made Israel to sin.

rwbs@1Kings:14:17 @ And Jeroboam’s wife arose, and departed, and came to Tirzah: when she came to the threshold of the door, the child died;

rwbs@1Kings:14:18 @ And they buried him; and all Israel mourned for him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke by the hand of his servant Ahijah the prophet.

rwbs@1Kings:14:19 @ And the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:14:20 @ And the days which Jeroboam reigned two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead. (note:)slept: Hebrews. lay down(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:14:21 @ And Rehoboam the son of Solomon reigned in Judah. Rehoboam forty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD chose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother’s name Naamah an Ammonitess.

rwbs@1Kings:14:22 @ And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and they provoked him to jealousy with their sins which they had committed, above all that their fathers had done.

rwbs@1Kings:14:23 @ For they also built for themselves high places, and images, and groves, on every high hill, and under every green tree. (note:)images: or, standing images, or, statues(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:14:24 @ And there were also sodomites in the land: they did according to all the abominations of the nations which the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:14:25 @ And it came to pass in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem:

rwbs@1Kings:14:26 @ And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king’s house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

rwbs@1Kings:14:27 @ And king Rehoboam made in their stead brasen shields, and committed to the hands of the officers of the guard, who kept the door of the king’s house. (note:)guard: Hebrews. runners(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:14:28 @ And it was, when the king went into the house of the LORD, that the guard bore them, and brought them back into the guard chamber.

rwbs@1Kings:14:29 @ Now the rest of the acts of Rehoboam, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@1Kings:14:30 @ And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all days.

rwbs@1Kings:14:31 @ And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And his mother’s name Naamah an Ammonitess. And Abijam his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Abijam: also called, Abijah: Gr. Abia(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:1 @ Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.

rwbs@1Kings:15:2 @ Three years he reigned in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. (note:)Maachah…: also called, Michaiah the daughter of Uriel(:note)Abishalom: also called, Absalom

rwbs@1Kings:15:3 @ And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father.

rwbs@1Kings:15:4 @ Nevertheless for David’s sake the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: (note:)lamp: or, candle(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:5 @ Because David did right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any that he commanded him all the days of his life, except only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

rwbs@1Kings:15:6 @ And there was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all the days of his life.

rwbs@1Kings:15:7 @ Now the rest of the acts of Abijam, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.

rwbs@1Kings:15:8 @ And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Kings:15:9 @ And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.

rwbs@1Kings:15:10 @ And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom. (note:)mother’s: that is, grandmother’s(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:11 @ And Asa did right in the eyes of the LORD, as David his father.

rwbs@1Kings:15:12 @ And he banished the sodomites from the land, and removed all the idols that his fathers had made.

rwbs@1Kings:15:13 @ And also Maachah his mother, even her he removed from queen, because she had made an idol in a grove; and Asa destroyed her idol, and burnt by the brook Kidron. (note:)destroyed: Hebrews. cut off(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:14 @ But the high places were not removed: nevertheless Asa’s heart was perfect with the LORD all his days.

rwbs@1Kings:15:15 @ And he brought the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels. (note:)things: Hebrews. holy(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:16 @ And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.

rwbs@1Kings:15:18 @ Then Asa took all the silver and the gold left in the treasuries of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king’s house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Benhadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:15:19 @ a league between me and thee, between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent to thee a present of silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me. (note:)depart: Hebrews. go up(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:20 @ So Benhadad hearkened to king Asa, and sent the captains of the armies which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.

rwbs@1Kings:15:22 @ Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and its timber, with which Baasha had built it; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah. (note:)exempted: Hebrews. free(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:23 @ The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.

rwbs@1Kings:15:24 @ And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Jehoshaphat: Gr. Josaphat(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:25 @ And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years. (note:)began…: Hebrews. reigned(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:15:26 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin which he made Israel to sin.

rwbs@1Kings:15:27 @ And Baasha the son of Ahijah, of the house of Issachar, conspired against him; and Baasha smote him at Gibbethon, which to the Philistines; for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon.

rwbs@1Kings:15:28 @ Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Kings:15:29 @ And it came to pass, when he reigned, he smote all the house of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spoke by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite:

rwbs@1Kings:15:30 @ Because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he made Israel sin, by his provocation with which he provoked the LORD God of Israel to anger.

rwbs@1Kings:15:31 @ Now the rest of the acts of Nadab, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@1Kings:15:32 @ And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.

rwbs@1Kings:15:33 @ In the third year of Asa king of Judah began Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in Tirzah, twenty and four years.

rwbs@1Kings:15:34 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he made Israel to sin.

rwbs@1Kings:16:1 @ Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu the son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:16:2 @ Forasmuch as I exalted thee from the dust, and made thee prince over my people Israel; and thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me to anger with their sins;

rwbs@1Kings:16:3 @ Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his house; and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

rwbs@1Kings:16:4 @ Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air eat.

rwbs@1Kings:16:5 @ Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@1Kings:16:6 @ So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzah: and Elah his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Kings:16:7 @ And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.

rwbs@1Kings:16:8 @ In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.

rwbs@1Kings:16:9 @ And his servant Zimri, captain of half chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of house in Tirzah. (note:)steward…: Hebrews. which was over(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:16:10 @ And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Kings:16:11 @ And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne, he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not one male, neither of his kinsman, nor of his friends. (note:)neither…: or, both his kinsmen and his friends(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:16:12 @ Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke against Baasha by Jehu the prophet, (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:16:13 @ For all the sins of Baasha, and the sins of Elah his son, by which they sinned, and by which they made Israel to sin, in provoking the LORD God of Israel to anger with their vanities.

rwbs@1Kings:16:14 @ Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@1Kings:16:15 @ In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people encamped against Gibbethon, which to the Philistines.

rwbs@1Kings:16:16 @ And the people encamped heard it said, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: therefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.

rwbs@1Kings:16:17 @ And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

rwbs@1Kings:16:18 @ And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died,

rwbs@1Kings:16:19 @ For his sins which he sinned in doing evil in the sight of the LORD, in walking in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin which he did, to make Israel to sin.

rwbs@1Kings:16:20 @ Now the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@1Kings:16:21 @ Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.

rwbs@1Kings:16:22 @ But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

rwbs@1Kings:16:23 @ In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.

rwbs@1Kings:16:24 @ And he bought the hill Samaria of Shemer for two talents of silver, and built on the hill, and called the name of the city which he built, after the name of Shemer, owner of the hill, Samaria. (note:)Samaria: Hebrews. Shomeron(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:16:25 @ But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that before him.

rwbs@1Kings:16:26 @ For he walked in all the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and in his sin which he made Israel to sin, to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger with their vanities.

rwbs@1Kings:16:27 @ Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he showed, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@1Kings:16:28 @ So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria: and Ahab his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Kings:16:29 @ And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.

rwbs@1Kings:16:30 @ And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that before him.

rwbs@1Kings:16:31 @ And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took for a wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshipped him. (note:)as if…: Hebrews. was it a light thing, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:16:32 @ And he built an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria.

rwbs@1Kings:16:33 @ And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were before him.

rwbs@1Kings:16:34 @ In his days Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho: he laid the foundation of it in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates of it in his youngest Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke by Joshua the son of Nun.

rwbs@1Kings:17:1 @ And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. (note:)Elijah: Hebrews. Elijahu: Gr. Elias(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:17:2 @ And the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:17:3 @ Depart from here, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that before Jordan.

rwbs@1Kings:17:4 @ And it shall be, thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.

rwbs@1Kings:17:5 @ So he went and did according to the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that before Jordan.

rwbs@1Kings:17:6 @ And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook.

rwbs@1Kings:17:7 @ And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. (note:)after…: Hebrews. at the end of days(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:17:8 @ And the word of the LORD came to him, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:17:9 @ Arise, go to Zarephath, which to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. (note:)Zarephath: Gr. Sarepta(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:17:10 @ So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman there gathering sticks: and he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.

rwbs@1Kings:17:11 @ And as she was going to bring, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thy hand.

rwbs@1Kings:17:12 @ And she said, the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I gathering two sticks, that I may go in and prepare it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.

rwbs@1Kings:17:13 @ And Elijah said to her, Fear not; go do as thou hast said: but make me of it a little cake first, and bring to me, and afterward make for thee and for thy son.

rwbs@1Kings:17:14 @ For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not be used up, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. (note:)sendeth: Hebrews. giveth(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:17:15 @ And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, ate days. (note:)many…: or, a full year(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:17:16 @ the barrel of meal was not used up, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke by Elijah. (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:17:17 @ And it came to pass after these things, the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so grievous, that there was no breath left in him.

rwbs@1Kings:17:18 @ And she said to Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come to me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son?

rwbs@1Kings:17:20 @ And he cried to the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?

rwbs@1Kings:17:21 @ And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried to the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child’s soul come into him again. (note:)stretched: Hebrews. measured(:note)into…: Heb. into his inward parts

rwbs@1Kings:17:22 @ And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.

rwbs@1Kings:17:23 @ And Elijah took the child, and brought him down from the chamber into the house, and delivered him to his mother: and Elijah said, See, thy son liveth.

rwbs@1Kings:17:24 @ And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou a man of God, that the word of the LORD in thy mouth truth.

rwbs@1Kings:18:1 @ And it came to pass many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, show thyself to Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.

rwbs@1Kings:18:3 @ And Ahab called Obadiah, who the governor of house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly: (note:)Obadiah: Hebrews. Obadiahu(:note)the governor…: Heb. over his house

rwbs@1Kings:18:4 @ For it was, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.) (note:)Jezebel: Hebrews. Izebel(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:18:5 @ And Ahab said to Obadiah, Go into the land, to all fountains of water, and to all brooks: perhaps we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. (note:)that…: Hebrews. that we cut not off ourselves from the beasts(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:18:6 @ So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.

rwbs@1Kings:18:7 @ And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, thou that my lord Elijah?

rwbs@1Kings:18:9 @ And he said, How have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver thy servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me?

rwbs@1Kings:18:10 @ the LORD thy God liveth, there is no nation nor kingdom, where my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when they said, not; he took an oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found thee not.

rwbs@1Kings:18:12 @ And it shall come to pass, I have gone from thee, that the Spirit of the LORD shall carry thee where I know not; and when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he shall slay me: but I thy servant fear the LORD from my youth.

rwbs@1Kings:18:13 @ Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD’S prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?

rwbs@1Kings:18:15 @ And Elijah said, the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him to day.

rwbs@1Kings:18:18 @ And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father’s house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim.

rwbs@1Kings:18:19 @ Now therefore send, gather to me all Israel to mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, who eat at Jezebel’s table.

rwbs@1Kings:18:20 @ So Ahab sent to all the children of Israel, and gathered the prophets together to mount Carmel.

rwbs@1Kings:18:21 @ And Elijah came to all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD God, follow him: but if Baal, follow him. And the people answered him not a word. (note:)opinions: or, thoughts(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:18:22 @ Then said Elijah to the people, I, I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal’s prophets four hundred and fifty men.

rwbs@1Kings:18:23 @ Let them therefore give us two bulls; and let them choose one bull for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay on wood, and put no fire: and I will prepare the other bull, and lay on wood, and put no fire:

rwbs@1Kings:18:24 @ And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken. (note:)It is…: Hebrews. The word is good(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:18:25 @ And Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, Choose one bull for yourselves, and prepare first; for ye many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire.

rwbs@1Kings:18:26 @ And they took the bull which was given them, and they prepared, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. (note:)hear: or, answer(:note)answered: or, heardleaped…: or, leaped up and down at the altar

rwbs@1Kings:18:27 @ And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is on a journey, perhaps he sleepeth, and must be awakened. (note:)aloud: Hebrews. with a great voice(:note)he is talking: or, he meditatethis pursuing: Heb. hath a pursuit

rwbs@1Kings:18:28 @ And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them. (note:)the blood…: Hebrews. poured out blood upon them(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:18:29 @ And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the of the offering of the sacrifice, that neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded. (note:)offering: Hebrews. ascending(:note)that regarded: Heb. attention

rwbs@1Kings:18:30 @ And Elijah said to all the people, Come near to me. And all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD broken down.

rwbs@1Kings:18:31 @ And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:

rwbs@1Kings:18:32 @ And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.

rwbs@1Kings:18:33 @ And he put the wood in order, and cut the bull in pieces, and laid on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.

rwbs@1Kings:18:34 @ And he said, Do the second time. And they did the second time. And he said, Do the third time. And they did the third time.

rwbs@1Kings:18:35 @ And the water ran around the altar; and he filled the trench also with water. (note:)ran: Hebrews. went(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:18:36 @ And it came to pass at the offering of the sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou God in Israel, and I thy servant, and I have done all these things at thy word.

rwbs@1Kings:18:37 @ Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou the LORD God, and thou hast turned their heart back again.

rwbs@1Kings:18:38 @ Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that in the trench.

rwbs@1Kings:18:39 @ And when all the people saw, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he the God; the LORD, he the God.

rwbs@1Kings:18:40 @ And Elijah said to them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there. (note:)Take: or, Apprehend(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:18:42 @ So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,

rwbs@1Kings:18:43 @ And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.

rwbs@1Kings:18:44 @ And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say to Ahab, Prepare, and go down, that the rain may not hinder thee. (note:)Prepare: Hebrews. Tie, or, Bind(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:18:45 @ And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.

rwbs@1Kings:18:46 @ And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. (note:)to the…: Hebrews. till thou come to Jezreel(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:19:1 @ And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.

rwbs@1Kings:19:2 @ Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, So let the gods do, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.

rwbs@1Kings:19:3 @ And when he saw, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which to Judah, and left his servant there.

rwbs@1Kings:19:4 @ But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I not better than my fathers. (note:)for himself: Hebrews. for his life(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:19:5 @ And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said to him, Arise eat.

rwbs@1Kings:19:6 @ And he looked, and, behold, a cake baked on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he ate and drank, and laid himself down again. (note:)head: Hebrews. bolster(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:19:7 @ And the angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise eat; because the journey too great for thee.

rwbs@1Kings:19:8 @ And he arose, and ate and drank, and went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God.

rwbs@1Kings:19:9 @ And he came there to a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD to him, and he said to him, What doest thou here, Elijah?

rwbs@1Kings:19:10 @ And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thy altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

rwbs@1Kings:19:11 @ And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before the LORD; the LORD not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; the LORD not in the earthquake:

rwbs@1Kings:19:12 @ And after the earthquake a fire; the LORD not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

rwbs@1Kings:19:13 @ And it was, when Elijah heard, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entrance of the cave. And, behold, a voice to him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

rwbs@1Kings:19:14 @ And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thy altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

rwbs@1Kings:19:15 @ And the LORD said to him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael king over Syria:

rwbs@1Kings:19:16 @ And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint prophet in thy stead. (note:)Elisha: Gr. Eliseus(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:19:17 @ And it shall come to pass, him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.

rwbs@1Kings:19:18 @ Yet I have left to seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him. (note:)I have…: or, I will leave(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:19:19 @ So he departed from there, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who plowing twelve yoke before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.

rwbs@1Kings:19:20 @ And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and I will follow thee. And he said to him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee? (note:)Go…: Hebrews. Go return(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:19:21 @ And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave to the people, and they ate. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered to him.

rwbs@1Kings:20:1 @ And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his army together: and thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.

rwbs@1Kings:20:2 @ And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said to him, Thus saith Benhadad,

rwbs@1Kings:20:3 @ Thy silver and thy gold mine; thy wives also and thy children, the most comely, mine.

rwbs@1Kings:20:4 @ And the king of Israel answered and said, My lord, O king, according to thy saying, I thine, and all that I have.

rwbs@1Kings:20:5 @ And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh Benhadad, saying, Although I have sent to thee, saying, Thou shalt deliver to me thy silver, and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children;

rwbs@1Kings:20:6 @ Yet I will send my servants to thee to morrow about this time, and they shall search thy house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be, whatever is pleasant in thy eyes, they shall take in their hand, and carry away. (note:)pleasant: Hebrews. desirable(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:7 @ Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this seeketh mischief: for he sent to me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not. (note:)I denied…: Hebrews. I kept not back from him(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:8 @ And all the elders and all the people said to him, Hearken not, nor consent.

rwbs@1Kings:20:9 @ Therefore he said to the messengers of Benhadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do: but this thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.

rwbs@1Kings:20:10 @ And Benhadad sent to him, and said, The gods do so to me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me. (note:)follow…: Hebrews. are at my feet(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:11 @ And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell, Let not him that girdeth on boast himself as he that putteth it off.

rwbs@1Kings:20:12 @ And it came to pass, when heard this message, as he drinking, he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said to his servants, Set. And they set against the city. (note:)message: Hebrews. word(:note)pavilions: or, tentsSet yourselves…: or, Place the engines. And they placed the engines

rwbs@1Kings:20:13 @ And, behold, there came a prophet to Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thy hand this day; and thou shalt know that I the LORD. (note:)came: Hebrews. approached(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:14 @ And Ahab said, By whom? And he said, Thus saith the LORD, by the young men of the princes of the provinces. Then he said, Who shall order the battle? And he answered, Thou. (note:)young…: or, servants(:note)order: Hebrews. bind, or, tie

rwbs@1Kings:20:15 @ Then he numbered the young men of the princes of the provinces, and they were two hundred and thirty and two: and after them he numbered all the people, all the children of Israel, seven thousand.

rwbs@1Kings:20:16 @ And they went out at noon. But Benhadad drinking himself drunk in the pavilions, he and the kings, the thirty and two kings that helped him.

rwbs@1Kings:20:17 @ And the young men of the princes of the provinces went out first; and Benhadad sent out, and they told him, saying, There are men come out of Samaria.

rwbs@1Kings:20:18 @ And he said, Whether they have come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they have come out for war, take them alive.

rwbs@1Kings:20:19 @ So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.

rwbs@1Kings:20:20 @ And they slew every one his man: and the Syrians fled; and Israel pursued them: and Benhadad the king of Syria escaped on an horse with the horsemen.

rwbs@1Kings:20:21 @ And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.

rwbs@1Kings:20:22 @ And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said to him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee.

rwbs@1Kings:20:23 @ And the servants of the king of Syria said to him, Their gods gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.

rwbs@1Kings:20:24 @ And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their places:

rwbs@1Kings:20:25 @ And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened to their voice, and did so. (note:)that thou…: Hebrews. that was fallen(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:26 @ And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. (note:)to fight…: Hebrews. to the war with Israel(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:27 @ And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and went against them: and the children of Israel encamped before them like two little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country. (note:)were all…: or, were nourished(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:28 @ And there came a man of God, and spoke to the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD God of the hills, but he not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thy hand, and ye shall know that I the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:20:29 @ And they encamped opposite one another seven days. And it was, that in the seventh day the battle was joined: and the children of Israel slew of the Syrians an hundred thousand footmen in one day.

rwbs@1Kings:20:30 @ But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and a wall fell upon twenty and seven thousand of the men left. And Benhadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner chamber. (note:)into an…: or, from chamber to chamber: Hebrews. into a chamber within a chamber(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:31 @ And his servants said to him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: perhaps he will save thy life.

rwbs@1Kings:20:32 @ So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Benhadad saith, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, he yet alive? he my brother.

rwbs@1Kings:20:33 @ Now the men diligently observed whether from him, and did hastily catch: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.

rwbs@1Kings:20:34 @ And said to him, The cities, which my father took from thy father, I will restore; and thou shalt make streets for thee in Damascus, as my father made in Samaria. Then, I will send thee away with this covenant. So he made a covenant with him, and sent him away. (note:)streets: or, market places(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:35 @ And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said to his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.

rwbs@1Kings:20:36 @ Then said he to him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice of the LORD, behold, as soon as thou hast departed from me, a lion shall slay thee. And as soon as he had departed from him, a lion found him, and slew him.

rwbs@1Kings:20:37 @ Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded. (note:)so that…: Hebrews. smiting and wounding(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:38 @ So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

rwbs@1Kings:20:39 @ And as the king passed by, he cried to the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man to me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he shall be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. (note:)pay: Hebrews. weigh(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:40 @ And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said to him, So thy judgment; thyself hast decided. (note:)he was…: Hebrews. he was not(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:20:41 @ And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel knew that he of the prophets.

rwbs@1Kings:20:42 @ And he said to him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.

rwbs@1Kings:20:43 @ And the king of Israel went to his house sad and displeased, and came to Samaria.

rwbs@1Kings:21:1 @ And it came to pass after these things, Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which in Jezreel, close to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.

rwbs@1Kings:21:2 @ And Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it near to my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it;, if it seemeth good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. (note:)seem…: Hebrews. be good in thine eyes(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:21:3 @ And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers to thee.

rwbs@1Kings:21:4 @ And Ahab came into his house sad and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid himself down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no food.

rwbs@1Kings:21:6 @ And he said to her, Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite, and said to him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it pleaseth thee, I will give thee vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard.

rwbs@1Kings:21:7 @ And Jezebel his wife said to him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, eat food, and let thy heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

rwbs@1Kings:21:8 @ So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, and sealed with his seal, and sent the letters to the elders and to the nobles that in his city, dwelling with Naboth.

rwbs@1Kings:21:9 @ And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: (note:)on high…: Hebrews. in the top of the people(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:21:10 @ And set two men, worthless men, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.

rwbs@1Kings:21:11 @ And the men of his city, the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent to them, as it written in the letters which she had sent to them.

rwbs@1Kings:21:12 @ They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

rwbs@1Kings:21:13 @ And there came in two men, worthless men, and sat before him: and the worthless men witnessed against him, against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth blasphemed God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.

rwbs@1Kings:21:14 @ Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.

rwbs@1Kings:21:15 @ And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.

rwbs@1Kings:21:16 @ And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab arose to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it.

rwbs@1Kings:21:17 @ And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:21:18 @ Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who in Samaria: behold, in the vineyard of Naboth, where he is gone down to possess it.

rwbs@1Kings:21:19 @ And thou shalt speak to him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak to him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.

rwbs@1Kings:21:20 @ And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O my enemy? And he answered, I have found: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.

rwbs@1Kings:21:21 @ Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity, and will cut off from Ahab the males, and him that is shut up and left in Israel,

rwbs@1Kings:21:22 @ And will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation with which thou hast provoked to anger, and made Israel to sin.

rwbs@1Kings:21:23 @ And of Jezebel also spoke the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel. (note:)wall: or, ditch(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:21:24 @ Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.

rwbs@1Kings:21:25 @ But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. (note:)stirred…: or, incited(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:21:26 @ And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:21:27 @ And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he tore his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.

rwbs@1Kings:21:28 @ And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

rwbs@1Kings:21:29 @ Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: in his son’s days will I bring the evil upon his house.

rwbs@1Kings:22:1 @ And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:22:2 @ And it came to pass in the third year, that Jehoshaphat the king of Judah came down to the king of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:22:3 @ And the king of Israel said to his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead ours, and we still, take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? (note:)still…: Hebrews. silent from taking it(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:22:4 @ And he said to Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramothgilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I as thou, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.

rwbs@1Kings:22:5 @ And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.

rwbs@1Kings:22:6 @ Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver into the hand of the king.

rwbs@1Kings:22:7 @ And Jehoshaphat said, not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may enquire of him?

rwbs@1Kings:22:8 @ And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

rwbs@1Kings:22:9 @ Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten Micaiah the son of Imlah. (note:)officer: or, eunuch(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:22:10 @ And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a threshingfloor at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them. (note:)void…: Hebrews. floor(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:22:11 @ And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said, Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou hast consumed them.

rwbs@1Kings:22:12 @ And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver into the king’s hand.

rwbs@1Kings:22:13 @ And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets good to the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak good.

rwbs@1Kings:22:14 @ And Micaiah said, the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith to me, that will I speak.

rwbs@1Kings:22:15 @ So he came to the king. And the king said to him, Micaiah, shall we go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall we forbear? And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver into the hand of the king.

rwbs@1Kings:22:16 @ And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou tell me nothing but true in the name of the LORD?

rwbs@1Kings:22:17 @ And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.

rwbs@1Kings:22:18 @ And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?

rwbs@1Kings:22:19 @ And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.

rwbs@1Kings:22:20 @ And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said in this manner, and another said in that manner. (note:)persuade: or, deceive(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:22:21 @ And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.

rwbs@1Kings:22:22 @ And the LORD said to him, How? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.

rwbs@1Kings:22:23 @ Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.

rwbs@1Kings:22:24 @ But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak to thee?

rwbs@1Kings:22:26 @ And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;

rwbs@1Kings:22:27 @ And say, Thus saith the king, Put this in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.

rwbs@1Kings:22:28 @ And Micaiah said, If thou shalt return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, each one of you.

rwbs@1Kings:22:29 @ So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramothgilead.

rwbs@1Kings:22:30 @ And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. (note:)I will…: or, when he was to disguise himself, and enter into the battle(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:22:31 @ But the king of Syria commanded his thirty and two captains that had rule over his chariots, saying, Fight neither with small nor great, except only with the king of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:22:32 @ And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely this the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.

rwbs@1Kings:22:33 @ And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that he not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.

rwbs@1Kings:22:34 @ And a man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of his armour: therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, Turn thy hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. (note:)at a…: Hebrews. in his simplicity(:note)joints…: Heb. joints and the breastplatewounded: Heb. made sick

rwbs@1Kings:22:35 @ And the battle increased that day: and the king was held up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at evening: and the blood ran out of the wound into the inside of the chariot. (note:)increased: Hebrews. ascended(:note)midst: Heb. bosom

rwbs@1Kings:22:36 @ And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the setting of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.

rwbs@1Kings:22:37 @ So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria. (note:)was brought: Hebrews. came(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:22:38 @ And washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armour; according to the word of the LORD which he spoke.

rwbs@1Kings:22:39 @ Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@1Kings:22:40 @ So Ahab slept with his fathers; and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Kings:22:41 @ And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:22:42 @ Jehoshaphat thirty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

rwbs@1Kings:22:43 @ And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father; he turned not aside from it, doing right in the eyes of the LORD: nevertheless the high places were not taken away; the people offered and burnt incense yet in the high places.

rwbs@1Kings:22:44 @ And Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:22:45 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he showed, and how he warred, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@1Kings:22:46 @ And the remnant of the sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asa, he removed from the land.

rwbs@1Kings:22:47 @ then no king in Edom: a deputy king.

rwbs@1Kings:22:48 @ Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber. (note:)made…: or, had ten ships(:note)

rwbs@1Kings:22:49 @ Then said Ahaziah the son of Ahab to Jehoshaphat, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Jehoshaphat would not.

rwbs@1Kings:22:50 @ And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Kings:22:51 @ Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over Israel.

rwbs@1Kings:22:52 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the way of his father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin:

rwbs@1Kings:22:53 @ For he served Baal, and worshipped him, and provoked to anger the LORD God of Israel, according to all that his father had done.

rwbs@2Kings:1:1 @ Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.

rwbs@2Kings:1:2 @ And Ahaziah fell down through a lattice in his upper chamber that in Samaria, and was sick: and he sent messengers, and said to them, Go, enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron whether I shall recover from this disease.

rwbs@2Kings:1:3 @ But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say to them, not because not a God in Israel, ye go to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron?

rwbs@2Kings:1:4 @ Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed. (note:)Thou shalt…: Hebrews. The bed whither thou art gone up, thou shalt not come down from it(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:1:5 @ And when the messengers returned to him, he said to them, Why have ye now returned?

rwbs@2Kings:1:6 @ And they said to him, There came up a man to meet us, and said to us, Go, return to the king that sent you, and say to him, Thus saith the LORD, not because not a God in Israel, thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.

rwbs@2Kings:1:7 @ And he said to them, What manner of man who came up to meet you, and told you these words? (note:)What…: Hebrews. What was the manner of the man(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:1:8 @ And they answered him, an hairy man, and girt with a leather belt about his loins. And he said, It Elijah the Tishbite.

rwbs@2Kings:1:9 @ Then the king sent to him a captain of fifty with his fifty. And he went up to him: and, behold, he sat on the top of an hill. And he spoke to him, Thou man of God, the king hath said, Come down.

rwbs@2Kings:1:10 @ And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And there came down fire from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.

rwbs@2Kings:1:11 @ Again also he sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said to him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly.

rwbs@2Kings:1:12 @ And Elijah answered and said to them, If I a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And the fire of God came down from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.

rwbs@2Kings:1:13 @ And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said to him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. (note:)fell: Hebrews. bowed(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:1:14 @ Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.

rwbs@2Kings:1:15 @ And the angel of the LORD said to Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him to the king.

rwbs@2Kings:1:16 @ And he said to him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, not because no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.

rwbs@2Kings:1:17 @ So he died according to the word of the LORD which Elijah had spoken. And Jehoram reigned in his stead in the second year of Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah; because he had no son.

rwbs@2Kings:1:18 @ Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@2Kings:2:1 @ And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.

rwbs@2Kings:2:2 @ And Elijah said to Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said the LORD liveth, and thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.

rwbs@2Kings:2:3 @ And the sons of the prophets that at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said to him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know; hold ye your peace.

rwbs@2Kings:2:4 @ And Elijah said to him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, the LORD liveth, and thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.

rwbs@2Kings:2:5 @ And the sons of the prophets that at Jericho came to Elisha, and said to him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know; hold ye your peace.

rwbs@2Kings:2:6 @ And Elijah said to him, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, the LORD liveth, and thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.

rwbs@2Kings:2:7 @ And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan. (note:)to view: Hebrews. in sight, or, over against(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:2:8 @ And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped together, and smote the waters, and they were divided to the one side and to the other, so that they two went over on dry ground.

rwbs@2Kings:2:9 @ And it came to pass, when they had gone over, that Elijah said to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I am taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

rwbs@2Kings:2:10 @ And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing:, if thou shalt see me taken from thee, it shall be so to thee; but if not, it shall not be. (note:)Thou hast…: Hebrews. Thou hast done hard in asking(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:2:11 @ And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and separated them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

rwbs@2Kings:2:12 @ And Elisha saw, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and its horsemen. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and tore them in two pieces.

rwbs@2Kings:2:13 @ He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; (note:)bank: Hebrews. lip(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:2:14 @ And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted to the one side and to the other: and Elisha went over.

rwbs@2Kings:2:15 @ And when the sons of the prophets who looking on at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.

rwbs@2Kings:2:16 @ And they said to him, Behold now, there are with thy servants fifty strong men; let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy master: lest perhaps the Spirit of the LORD hath taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. And he said, Ye shall not send. (note:)strong…: Hebrews. sons of strength(:note)some mountain: Heb. one of the mountains

rwbs@2Kings:2:17 @ And when they urged him till he was ashamed, he said, Send. They sent therefore fifty men; and they sought three days, but found him not.

rwbs@2Kings:2:18 @ And when they came again to him, (for he tarried at Jericho,) he said to them, Did I not say to you, Go not?

rwbs@2Kings:2:19 @ And the men of the city said to Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water bad, and the ground barren. (note:)barren: Hebrews. causing to miscarry(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:2:20 @ And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt in it. And they brought to him.

rwbs@2Kings:2:21 @ And he went forth to the spring of the waters, and cast the salt in there, and said, Thus saith the LORD, I have healed these waters; there shall not be from there any more death or barren.

rwbs@2Kings:2:22 @ So the waters were healed to this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spoke.

rwbs@2Kings:2:23 @ And he went up from there to Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth youths out of the city, and mocked him, and said to him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.

rwbs@2Kings:2:24 @ And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tore forty and two youths of them.

rwbs@2Kings:2:25 @ And he went from there to mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria.

rwbs@2Kings:3:1 @ Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.

rwbs@2Kings:3:2 @ And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made. (note:)image: Hebrews. statue(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:3:3 @ Nevertheless he cleaved to the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin; he departed not from it.

rwbs@2Kings:3:4 @ And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered to the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool.

rwbs@2Kings:3:5 @ But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:3:6 @ And king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and numbered all Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:3:7 @ And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go: I as thou, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.

rwbs@2Kings:3:8 @ And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.

rwbs@2Kings:3:9 @ So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom: and they made a circuit of seven days’ journey: and there was no water for the army, and for the cattle that followed them. (note:)that…: Hebrews. at their feet(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:3:10 @ And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!

rwbs@2Kings:3:11 @ But Jehoshaphat said, not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, Here Elisha the son of Shaphat, who poured water on the hands of Elijah.

rwbs@2Kings:3:12 @ And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.

rwbs@2Kings:3:13 @ And Elisha said to the king of Israel, What have I to do with thee? go to the prophets of thy father, and to the prophets of thy mother. And the king of Israel said to him, Nay: for the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab.

rwbs@2Kings:3:14 @ And Elisha said, the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.

rwbs@2Kings:3:15 @ But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.

rwbs@2Kings:3:16 @ And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches.

rwbs@2Kings:3:17 @ For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts.

rwbs@2Kings:3:18 @ And this is a light thing in the sight of the LORD: he will deliver the Moabites also into your hand.

rwbs@2Kings:3:20 @ And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water.

rwbs@2Kings:3:21 @ And when all the Moabites heard that the kings were come up to fight against them, they gathered all that were able to put on armour, and upward, and stood in the border. (note:)gathered: Hebrews. were cried together(:note)put on…: Heb. gird himself with a girdle

rwbs@2Kings:3:22 @ And they rose early in the morning, and the sun shone upon the water, and the Moabites saw the water on the other side red as blood:

rwbs@2Kings:3:23 @ And they said, This blood: the kings are surely slain, and they have smitten one another: now therefore, Moab, to the spoil. (note:)slain: Hebrews. destroyed(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:3:24 @ And when they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose and smote the Moabites, so that they fled before them: but they went forward smiting the Moabites, even in country. (note:)they went…: or, they smote in it even smiting(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:3:25 @ And they beat down the cities, and on every good piece of land cast every man his stone, and filled it; and they stopped all the wells of water, and felled all the good trees: only in Kirharaseth they left the stones of it; but the slingers went about, and smote it. (note:)only in…: Hebrews. until he left its stones in Kirharaseth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:3:26 @ And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too fierce for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through to the king of Edom: but they could not.

rwbs@2Kings:3:27 @ Then he took his eldest son that was to reign in his stead, and offered him a burnt offering upon the wall. And there was great indignation against Israel: and they departed from him, and returned to land.

rwbs@2Kings:4:1 @ Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets to Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant feared the LORD: and the creditor hath come to take to my two sons to be his slaves.

rwbs@2Kings:4:2 @ And Elisha said to her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thy handmaid hath not any thing in the house, except a pot of oil.

rwbs@2Kings:4:3 @ Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, empty vessels; borrow not a few. (note:)borrow not…: or, scant not(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:4:4 @ And when thou hast come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.

rwbs@2Kings:4:5 @ So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought to her; and she poured out.

rwbs@2Kings:4:6 @ And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said to her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said to her, not a vessel more. And the oil stopped.

rwbs@2Kings:4:7 @ Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children on the rest. (note:)debt: or, creditor(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:4:8 @ And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And it was, as oft as he passed by, he turned in there to eat bread. (note:)it fell on a day: Hebrews. there was a day(:note)constrained him: Heb. laid hold on him

rwbs@2Kings:4:10 @ Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, with walls; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a lampstand: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in there.

rwbs@2Kings:4:11 @ And it fell on a day, that he came there, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.

rwbs@2Kings:4:13 @ And he said to him, Say now to her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among my own people.

rwbs@2Kings:4:14 @ And he said, What then to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.

rwbs@2Kings:4:15 @ And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.

rwbs@2Kings:4:17 @ And the woman conceived, and bore a son at that season that Elisha had said to her, according to the set time.

rwbs@2Kings:4:18 @ And when the child was grown, it happened on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers.

rwbs@2Kings:4:19 @ And he said to his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother.

rwbs@2Kings:4:20 @ And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and died.

rwbs@2Kings:4:21 @ And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut upon him, and went out.

rwbs@2Kings:4:22 @ And she called to her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.

rwbs@2Kings:4:23 @ And he said, Why wilt thou go to him to day? neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, well. (note:)well: Hebrews. peace(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:4:24 @ Then she saddled a donkey, and said to her servant, Drive, and go forward; slack not riding for me, except I bid thee. (note:)slack…: Hebrews. restrain not for me to ride(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:4:25 @ So she went and came to the man of God to mount Carmel. And it came to pass, when the man of God saw her afar off, that he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, that Shunammite:

rwbs@2Kings:4:26 @ Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say to her, well with thee? well with thy husband? well with the child? And she answered, well.

rwbs@2Kings:4:27 @ And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul sorrowful within her: and the LORD hath hid from me, and hath not told me. (note:)him…: Hebrews. by his feet(:note)vexed: Heb. bitter

rwbs@2Kings:4:28 @ Then she said, Did I ask a son from my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?

rwbs@2Kings:4:29 @ Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thy hand, and go thy way: and if thou shalt meet any man, greet him not; and if any shall greet thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.

rwbs@2Kings:4:30 @ And the mother of the child said, the LORD liveth, and thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.

rwbs@2Kings:4:31 @ And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but neither voice, nor hearing. Therefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awakened. (note:)hearing: Hebrews. attention(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:4:32 @ And when Elisha had come into the house, behold, the child was dead, laid upon his bed.

rwbs@2Kings:4:33 @ He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them both, and prayed to the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:4:34 @ And he went up, and lay upon the child, and put his mouth upon his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands: and he stretched himself upon the child; and the flesh of the child became warm.

rwbs@2Kings:4:35 @ Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. (note:)to and fro: Hebrews. once hither and once thither(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:4:37 @ Then she went in, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, and took up her son, and went out.

rwbs@2Kings:4:38 @ And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and a famine in the land; and the sons of the prophets sitting before him: and he said to his servant, Set on the great pot, and boil pottage for the sons of the prophets.

rwbs@2Kings:4:39 @ And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered from it wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred into the pot of pottage: for they knew not.

rwbs@2Kings:4:40 @ So they poured out for the men to eat. And it came to pass, as they were eating of the pottage, that they cried out, and said, O man of God, death in the pot. And they could not eat.

rwbs@2Kings:4:41 @ But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot. (note:)harm: Hebrews. evil thing(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:4:42 @ And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of grain in its husk. And he said, Give to the people, that they may eat. (note:)the husk…: or, his scrip, or, garment(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:4:43 @ And his servant said, What, should I set this before an hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat: for thus saith the LORD, They shall eat, and shall have left.

rwbs@2Kings:4:44 @ So he set before them, and they ate, and left, according to the word of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:5:1 @ Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance to Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, a leper. (note:)with: Hebrews. before(:note)honourable: or, gracious: Heb. lifted up, or, accepted in countenancedeliverance: or, victory

rwbs@2Kings:5:2 @ And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife. (note:)waited…: Hebrews. was before(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:5:3 @ And she said to her mistress, I would that my lord with the prophet that in Samaria! for he would cure him of his leprosy. (note:)with: Hebrews. before(:note)recover: Heb. gather in

rwbs@2Kings:5:4 @ And went in, and told his lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that of the land of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:5:5 @ And the king of Syria said, Go, now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand of gold, and ten changes of raiment. (note:)with…: Hebrews. in his hand(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:5:6 @ And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now when this letter hath come to thee, behold, I have sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest cure him of his leprosy.

rwbs@2Kings:5:7 @ And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he tore his clothes, and said, I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send to me to cure a man of his leprosy? therefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me.

rwbs@2Kings:5:8 @ And it was, when Elisha the man of God had heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, Why hast thou torn thy clothes? let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:5:9 @ So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.

rwbs@2Kings:5:10 @ And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.

rwbs@2Kings:5:11 @ But Naaman was furious, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and cure the leprosy. (note:)I thought: Hebrews. I said(:note)I thought…: or, I said with myself, He will surely come out, etc: Heb. I saidstrike: Heb. move up and down

rwbs@2Kings:5:12 @ not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage. (note:)Abana: or, Amana(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:5:13 @ And his servants came near, and spoke to him, and said, My father, the prophet had bid thee great thing, wouldest thou not have done? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?

rwbs@2Kings:5:14 @ Then he went down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.

rwbs@2Kings:5:15 @ And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that no God in all the earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing from thy servant.

rwbs@2Kings:5:16 @ But he said, the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take; but he refused.

rwbs@2Kings:5:17 @ And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules’ burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice to other gods, but to the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:5:18 @ In this thing the LORD pardon thy servant, when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon thy servant in this thing.

rwbs@2Kings:5:20 @ But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat from him.

rwbs@2Kings:5:21 @ So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him, and said, all well? (note:)Is…: Hebrews. Is there peace?(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:5:22 @ And he said, All well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there have come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

rwbs@2Kings:5:23 @ And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid upon two of his servants; and they bore before him.

rwbs@2Kings:5:24 @ And when he came to the tower, he took from their hand, and bestowed in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. (note:)tower: or, secret place(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:5:25 @ But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said to him, From where, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went nowhere. (note:)no whither: Hebrews. not hither or thither(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:5:26 @ And he said to him, Went not my heart, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and male and female servants?

rwbs@2Kings:5:27 @ The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave to thee, and to thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as snow.

rwbs@2Kings:6:1 @ And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too small for us.

rwbs@2Kings:6:2 @ Let us go, we pray thee, to Jordan, and take from there every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye.

rwbs@2Kings:6:3 @ And one said, Be content, I pray thee, and go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go.

rwbs@2Kings:6:4 @ So he went with them. And when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood.

rwbs@2Kings:6:5 @ But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed. (note:)axe head: Hebrews. iron(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:6:6 @ And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he showed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast in there; and made the axe head float.

rwbs@2Kings:6:7 @ Therefore said he, Take up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it.

rwbs@2Kings:6:8 @ Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place my camp. (note:)camp: or, encamping(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:6:9 @ And the man of God sent to the king of Israel, saying, Beware that thou pass not such a place; for there the Syrians have come down.

rwbs@2Kings:6:10 @ And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.

rwbs@2Kings:6:11 @ Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was greatly troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said to them, Will ye not show me which of us for the king of Israel?

rwbs@2Kings:6:12 @ And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. (note:)None: Hebrews. No(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:6:14 @ Therefore he sent there horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and surrounded the city. (note:)great: Hebrews. heavy(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:6:15 @ And when the servant of the man of God had risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host surrounded the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? (note:)the servant: or, the minister(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:6:16 @ And he answered, Fear not: for they that with us more than they that with them.

rwbs@2Kings:6:17 @ And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha.

rwbs@2Kings:6:18 @ And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.

rwbs@2Kings:6:19 @ And Elisha said to them, This not the way, neither this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria. (note:)follow…: Hebrews. come ye after me(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:6:20 @ And it came to pass, when they had come into Samaria, that Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these, that they may see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, in the midst of Samaria.

rwbs@2Kings:6:21 @ And the king of Israel said to Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite? shall I smite?

rwbs@2Kings:6:22 @ And he answered, Thou shalt not smite: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

rwbs@2Kings:6:23 @ And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:6:24 @ And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

rwbs@2Kings:6:25 @ And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until a donkey’s head was for eighty of silver, and the fourth part of a cab of dove’s dung for five of silver.

rwbs@2Kings:6:26 @ And as the king of Israel was passing by upon the wall, there cried a woman to him, saying, Help, my lord, O king.

rwbs@2Kings:6:27 @ And he said, If the LORD doth not help thee, how shall I help thee? out of the barnfloor, or out of the winepress? (note:)If…: or, Let not the LORD save thee(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:6:28 @ And the king said to her, What aileth thee? And she answered, This woman said to me, Give thy son, that we may eat him to day, and we will eat my son to morrow.

rwbs@2Kings:6:29 @ So we boiled my son, and ate him: and I said to her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son. (note:)next: Hebrews. other(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:6:30 @ And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he tore his clothes; and he passed by upon the wall, and the people looked, and, behold, sackcloth beneath upon his flesh.

rwbs@2Kings:6:31 @ Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.

rwbs@2Kings:6:32 @ But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and sent a man from before him: but before the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away my head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: not the sound of his master’s feet behind him?

rwbs@2Kings:6:33 @ And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down to him: and he said, Behold, this evil from the LORD; why should I wait for the LORD any longer?

rwbs@2Kings:7:1 @ Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time a measure of fine flour for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.

rwbs@2Kings:7:2 @ Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see with thy eyes, but shalt not eat of it. (note:)a lord…: Hebrews. a lord which belonged to the king leaning upon his hand(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:7:3 @ And there were four leprous men at the entrance of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?

rwbs@2Kings:7:4 @ If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall to the army of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.

rwbs@2Kings:7:5 @ And they rose in the twilight, to go to the camp of the Syrians: and when they had come to the edge of the camp of Syria, behold, no man there.

rwbs@2Kings:7:6 @ For the Lord had made the army of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, the noise of a great army: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.

rwbs@2Kings:7:7 @ Therefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their donkeys, even the camp as it, and fled for their life.

rwbs@2Kings:7:8 @ And when these lepers came to the edge of the camp, they went into one tent, and ate and drank, and carried from there silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried from there, and went and hid.

rwbs@2Kings:7:9 @ Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household. (note:)some…: Hebrews. we shall find punishment(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:7:10 @ So they came and called to the porter of the city: and they told him, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and donkeys tied, and the tents as they.

rwbs@2Kings:7:11 @ And he called the porters; and they told to the king’s house within.

rwbs@2Kings:7:12 @ And the king arose in the night, and said to his servants, I will now show you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we hungry; therefore they have gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall take them alive, and get into the city.

rwbs@2Kings:7:13 @ And one of his servants answered and said, Let take, I pray thee, five of the horses that remain, which are left in the city, (behold, they as all the multitude of Israel that are left in it: behold,, they even as all the multitude of the Israelites that are consumed:) and let us send and see. (note:)in the city: Hebrews. in it(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:7:14 @ They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

rwbs@2Kings:7:15 @ And they went after them to Jordan: and, lo, all the way full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the king.

rwbs@2Kings:7:16 @ And the people went out, and plundered the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:7:17 @ And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate: and the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died, as the man of God had said, who spoke when the king came down to him.

rwbs@2Kings:7:18 @ And it came to pass as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying, Two measures of barley for a shekel, and a measure of fine flour for a shekel, shall be to morrow about this time in the gate of Samaria:

rwbs@2Kings:7:19 @ And that lord answered the man of God, and said, Now, behold, the LORD should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thy eyes, but shalt not eat of it.

rwbs@2Kings:7:20 @ And so it happened to him: for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died.

rwbs@2Kings:8:1 @ Then Elisha spoke to the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thy household, and sojourn wherever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.

rwbs@2Kings:8:2 @ And the woman arose, and did according to the saying of the man of God: and she went with her household, and sojourned in the land of the Philistines seven years.

rwbs@2Kings:8:3 @ And it came to pass at the seven years’ end, that the woman returned from the land of the Philistines: and she went forth to appeal to the king for her house and for her land.

rwbs@2Kings:8:4 @ And the king talked with Gehazi the servant of the man of God, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great things that Elisha hath done.

rwbs@2Kings:8:5 @ And it came to pass, as he was telling the king how he had restored a dead body to life, that, behold, the woman, whose son he had restored to life, appealed to the king for her house and for her land. And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this the woman, and this her son, whom Elisha restored to life.

rwbs@2Kings:8:6 @ And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed to her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the land, even till now. (note:)officer: or, eunuch(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:8:7 @ And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told to him, saying, The man of God hath come here.

rwbs@2Kings:8:8 @ And the king said to Hazael, Take a present in thy hand, and go, meet the man of God, and enquire of the LORD by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?

rwbs@2Kings:8:9 @ So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels’ burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? (note:)with…: Hebrews. in his hand(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:8:10 @ And Elisha said to him, Go, say to him, Thou mayest certainly recover: but the LORD hath showed me that he shall surely die.

rwbs@2Kings:8:11 @ And he settled his countenance steadfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept. (note:)stedfastly: Hebrews. and set it(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:8:12 @ And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do to the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.

rwbs@2Kings:8:13 @ And Hazael said, But what, thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shown me that thou king over Syria.

rwbs@2Kings:8:14 @ So he departed from Elisha, and came to his master; who said to him, What said Elisha to thee? And he answered, He told me thou shouldest surely recover.

rwbs@2Kings:8:15 @ And it came to pass on the next day, that he took a thick cloth, and dipped in water, and spread on his face, so that he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:8:16 @ And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Jehoshaphat then king of Judah, Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah began to reign. (note:)began…: Hebrews. reigned(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:8:18 @ And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:8:19 @ Yet the LORD would not destroy Judah for David his servant’s sake, as he promised him to give him always a light, to his children. (note:)light: Hebrews. candle, or, lamp(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:8:20 @ In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

rwbs@2Kings:8:21 @ So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites who surrounded him, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.

rwbs@2Kings:8:22 @ Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah to this day. Then Libnah revolted at the same time.

rwbs@2Kings:8:23 @ And the rest of the acts of Joram, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:8:24 @ And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Ahaziah: also called, Azariah, and Jehoahaz(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:8:25 @ In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign.

rwbs@2Kings:8:26 @ Two and twenty years old Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel. (note:)daughter: or, granddaughter(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:8:27 @ And he walked in the way of the house of Ahab, and did evil in the sight of the LORD, as the house of Ahab: for he the son in law of the house of Ahab.

rwbs@2Kings:8:28 @ And he went with Joram the son of Ahab to the war against Hazael king of Syria in Ramothgilead; and the Syrians wounded Joram.

rwbs@2Kings:8:29 @ And king Joram went back to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick. (note:)which…: Hebrews. wherewith the Syrians had wounded(:note)Ramah: called Ramothsick: Heb. wounded

rwbs@2Kings:9:1 @ And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said to him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thy hand, and go to Ramothgilead:

rwbs@2Kings:9:2 @ And when thou comest there, find Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brethren, and take him to an inner chamber; (note:)inner…: Hebrews. chamber in a chamber(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:9:3 @ Then take the box of oil, and pour on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.

rwbs@2Kings:9:4 @ So the young man, the young man the prophet, went to Ramothgilead.

rwbs@2Kings:9:5 @ And when he came, behold, the captains of the host sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And Jehu said, To which of us all? And he said, To thee, O captain.

rwbs@2Kings:9:6 @ And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, over Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:9:7 @ And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel.

rwbs@2Kings:9:8 @ For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off from Ahab the males, both bound and free in Israel:

rwbs@2Kings:9:9 @ And I will make the house of Ahab like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah:

rwbs@2Kings:9:10 @ And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and none to bury. And he opened the door, and fled.

rwbs@2Kings:9:11 @ Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and said to him, all well? Why came this mad to thee? And he said to them, Ye know the man, and his communication.

rwbs@2Kings:9:12 @ And they said, false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus he spoke to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:9:13 @ Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king. (note:)is king: Hebrews. reigneth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:9:14 @ So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramothgilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria.

rwbs@2Kings:9:15 @ But king Joram had returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it is your minds, let none go forth escape from the city to go to tell in Jezreel. (note:)Joram: Hebrews. Jehoram but not in verse sixteen(:note)had given: Heb. smotelet none…: Heb. let no escaper go, etc

rwbs@2Kings:9:16 @ So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had come down to see Joram.

rwbs@2Kings:9:17 @ And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, peace?

rwbs@2Kings:9:18 @ So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus saith the king, peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he doth not return.

rwbs@2Kings:9:19 @ Then he sent out a second on horseback, who came to them, and said, Thus saith the king, peace? And Jehu answered, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me.

rwbs@2Kings:9:20 @ And the watchman told, saying, He came even to them, and doth not return: and the driving like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously. (note:)driving: or, marching(:note)furiously: Hebrews. in madness

rwbs@2Kings:9:21 @ And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite. (note:)Make ready: Hebrews. Bind(:note)met: Heb. found

rwbs@2Kings:9:22 @ And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the harlotries of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts many?

rwbs@2Kings:9:24 @ And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot. (note:)drew…: Hebrews. filled his hand with a bow(:note)sunk: Heb. bowed

rwbs@2Kings:9:25 @ Then said to Bidkar his captain, Take up, cast him into the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, the LORD laid this burden upon him;

rwbs@2Kings:9:26 @ Surely I saw yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the LORD; and I will repay thee in this plot, saith the LORD. Now therefore take cast him into the plot, according to the word of the LORD. (note:)blood: Hebrews. bloods(:note)plat: or, portion

rwbs@2Kings:9:27 @ But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. at the ascent of Gur, which by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.

rwbs@2Kings:9:28 @ And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.

rwbs@2Kings:9:29 @ And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.

rwbs@2Kings:9:31 @ And as Jehu entered the gate, she said, Zimri peace, who slew his master?

rwbs@2Kings:9:32 @ And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who on my side? who? And there looked out to him two three eunuchs. (note:)eunuchs: or, chamberlains(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:9:33 @ And he said, Throw her down. So they threw her down: and of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and he trod her under foot.

rwbs@2Kings:9:35 @ And they went to bury her: but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of hands.

rwbs@2Kings:9:36 @ Therefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This the word of the LORD, which he spoke by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel: (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:9:37 @ And the dead body of Jezebel shall be as refuse upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel; that they shall not say, This Jezebel.

rwbs@2Kings:10:1 @ And Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, to the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to them that brought up Ahab’s, saying, (note:)them…: Hebrews. nourishers(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:3 @ Choose the best and most fit of your master’s sons, and set on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.

rwbs@2Kings:10:4 @ But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?

rwbs@2Kings:10:5 @ And he that over the house, and he that over the city, the elders also, and those who brought up, sent to Jehu, saying, We thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou good in thy eyes.

rwbs@2Kings:10:6 @ Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye mine, and ye will hearken to my voice, take ye the heads of the men your master’s sons, and come to me to Jezreel by to morrow this time. Now the king’s sons, seventy persons, with the great men of the city, who brought them up. (note:)mine: Hebrews. for me(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:7 @ And it came to pass, when the letter came to them, that they took the king’s sons, and slew seventy persons, and put their heads in baskets, and sent to him to Jezreel.

rwbs@2Kings:10:8 @ And there came a messenger, and told him, saying, They have brought the heads of the king’s sons. And he said, Lay ye them in two heaps at the entrance of the gate until the morning.

rwbs@2Kings:10:9 @ And it came to pass in the morning, that he went out, and stood, and said to all the people, Ye righteous: behold, I conspired against my master, and slew him: but who slew all these?

rwbs@2Kings:10:10 @ Know now that there shall fall to the earth nothing of the word of the LORD, which the LORD spoke concerning the house of Ahab: for the LORD hath done which he spoke by his servant Elijah. (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:11 @ So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his kinsmen, and his priests, until he left him none remaining. (note:)kinsfolks: or, acquaintance(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:12 @ And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. as he at the shearing house in the way, (note:)shearing…: Hebrews. house of shepherds binding sheep(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:13 @ Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who ye? And they answered, We the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to greet the children of the king and the children of the queen. (note:)met with: Hebrews. found(:note)to salute…: Heb. to the peace of, etc

rwbs@2Kings:10:14 @ And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and slew them at the pit of the shearing house, two and forty men; neither left he any of them.

rwbs@2Kings:10:15 @ And when he had departed from there, he came upon Jehonadab the son of Rechab to meet him: and he greeted him, and said to him, Is thy heart right, as my heart with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it is, give thy hand. And he gave his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot. (note:)lighted on: Hebrews. found(:note)saluted: Heb. blessed

rwbs@2Kings:10:16 @ And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.

rwbs@2Kings:10:17 @ And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained to Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spoke to Elijah.

rwbs@2Kings:10:18 @ And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said to them, Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu shall serve him much.

rwbs@2Kings:10:19 @ Now therefore call to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be missing: for I have a great sacrifice to Baal; whoever shall be missing, he shall not live. But Jehu did deceitfully, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

rwbs@2Kings:10:20 @ And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed. (note:)Proclaim: Hebrews. Sanctify(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:21 @ And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to another. (note:)full…: or, so full that they stood mouth to mouth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:22 @ And he said to him that over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.

rwbs@2Kings:10:23 @ And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, and said to the worshippers of Baal, Search, and see that there are here with you none of the servants of the LORD, but the worshippers of Baal only.

rwbs@2Kings:10:24 @ And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, Jehu appointed eighty men without, and said, any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape,, his life for the life of him.

rwbs@2Kings:10:25 @ And it came to pass, as soon as he had finished offering the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the captains, Go in, slay them; let none come forth. And they smote them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the captains cast out, and went to the city of the house of Baal. (note:)the edge: Hebrews. the mouth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:26 @ And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them. (note:)images: Hebrews. statues(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:27 @ And they broke down the image of Baal, and broke down the house of Baal, and made it a place of refuse to this day.

rwbs@2Kings:10:29 @ Yet the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them,, the golden calves that in Bethel, and that in Daniel.

rwbs@2Kings:10:30 @ And the LORD said to Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing right in my eyes, hast done to the house of Ahab according to all that in my heart, thy children of the fourth shall sit on the throne of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:10:31 @ But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, who made Israel to sin. (note:)took…: Hebrews. observed not(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:32 @ In those days the LORD began to cut off parts of Israel: and Hazael smote them in all the land of Israel; (note:)to cut: Hebrews. to cut off the ends(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:10:33 @ From Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which by the river Arnon, even Gilead and Bashan. (note:)eastward: Hebrews. toward the rising of the sun(:note)even…: or, even to Gilead and Bashan

rwbs@2Kings:10:34 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@2Kings:10:35 @ And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:10:36 @ And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and eight years. (note:)the time: Hebrews. the days were(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:11:1 @ And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal. (note:)seed…: Hebrews. seed of the kingdom(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:11:2 @ But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons slain; and they hid him, him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain. (note:)Jehosheba: also called, Jehoshabeath(:note)Joash: also called, Jehoash

rwbs@2Kings:11:3 @ And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.

rwbs@2Kings:11:4 @ And in the seventh year Jehoiada sent and took the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and showed them the king’s son.

rwbs@2Kings:11:5 @ And he commanded them, saying, This the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you that enter in on the sabbath shall even be keepers of the watch of the king’s house;

rwbs@2Kings:11:6 @ And a third part at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down. (note:)that…: or, from breaking up(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:11:7 @ And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king. (note:)parts: or, companies: Hebrews. hands(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:11:8 @ And ye shall surround the king on all sides, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranks, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.

rwbs@2Kings:11:9 @ And the captains over the hundreds did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.

rwbs@2Kings:11:10 @ And to the captains over hundreds the priest gave king David’s spears and shields, that in the temple of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:11:11 @ And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, around the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, by the altar and the temple. (note:)corner: Hebrews. shoulder(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:11:12 @ And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king. (note:)God…: Hebrews. Let the king live(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:11:13 @ And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard of the people, she came to the people into the temple of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:11:14 @ And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah tore her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.

rwbs@2Kings:11:15 @ But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, and said to them, Have her forth beyond the ranks: and him that followeth her kill with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain in the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:11:16 @ And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by which the horses came into the king’s house: and there was she slain.

rwbs@2Kings:11:17 @ And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD’S people; between the king also and the people.

rwbs@2Kings:11:18 @ And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and broke it down; his altars and his images they broke wholly in pieces, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD. (note:)officers: Hebrews. offices(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:11:19 @ And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king’s house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.

rwbs@2Kings:11:20 @ And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword the king’s house.

rwbs@2Kings:12:1 @ In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Zibiah of Beersheba.

rwbs@2Kings:12:2 @ And Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

rwbs@2Kings:12:3 @ But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.

rwbs@2Kings:12:4 @ And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, the money of every one that passeth, the money of every man’s assessment, all the money that cometh into any man’s heart to bring into the house of the LORD, (note:)dedicated things: or, holy things: Hebrews. holinesses(:note)that every…: Heb. of the souls of his estimationcometh…: Heb. ascendeth upon the heart of a man

rwbs@2Kings:12:5 @ Let the priests take to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wherever any breach shall be found.

rwbs@2Kings:12:6 @ But it was in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. (note:)three…: Hebrews. twentieth year and third year(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:12:7 @ Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the priests, and said to them, Why repair ye not the breaches of the house? now therefore receive no money of your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house.

rwbs@2Kings:12:8 @ And the priests consented to receive no money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.

rwbs@2Kings:12:9 @ But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that kept the door put in it all the money brought into the house of the LORD. (note:)door: Hebrews. threshold(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:12:10 @ And it was, when they saw that much money in the chest, that the king’s scribe and the high priest came up, and they put up in bags, and counted the money that was found in the house of the LORD. (note:)scribe: or, secretary(:note)put…: Hebrews. bound up

rwbs@2Kings:12:11 @ And they gave the money, being counted, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they paid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD, (note:)laid…: Hebrews. brought it forth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:12:12 @ And to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewed stone to repair the breaches of the house of the LORD, and for all that was laid out for the house to repair. (note:)was…: Hebrews. went forth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:12:13 @ Yet there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money brought into the house of the LORD:

rwbs@2Kings:12:14 @ But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired with it the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:12:15 @ Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.

rwbs@2Kings:12:16 @ The trespass money and sin money was not brought into the house of the LORD: it was the priests’.

rwbs@2Kings:12:17 @ Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Kings:12:18 @ And Jehoash king of Judah took all the hallowed things that Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram, and Ahaziah, his fathers, kings of Judah, had dedicated, and his own hallowed things, and all the gold found in the treasuries of the house of the LORD, and in the king’s house, and sent to Hazael king of Syria: and he went away from Jerusalem. (note:)went…: Hebrews. went up(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:12:19 @ And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:12:20 @ And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla. (note:)the house…: or, Bethmillo(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:12:21 @ For Jozachar the son of Shimeath, and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, smote him, and he died; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:13:1 @ In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, seventeen years. (note:)three…: Hebrews. twentieth year and third year(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:13:2 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin; he departed not from it. (note:)followed: Hebrews. walked after(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:13:3 @ And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all days.

rwbs@2Kings:13:4 @ And Jehoahaz besought the LORD, and the LORD hearkened to him: for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the king of Syria oppressed them.

rwbs@2Kings:13:5 @ (And the LORD gave Israel a saviour, so that they went out from under the hand of the Syrians: and the children of Israel dwelt in their tents, as in times past. (note:)as beforetime: Hebrews. as yesterday, and third day(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:13:6 @ Nevertheless they departed not from the sins of the house of Jeroboam, who made Israel sin, walked in them: and there remained the grove also in Samaria.) (note:)walked: Hebrews. he walked(:note)remained: Heb. stood

rwbs@2Kings:13:7 @ Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen; for the king of Syria had destroyed them, and had made them like the dust by threshing.

rwbs@2Kings:13:8 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@2Kings:13:9 @ And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Joash: also called, Jehoash(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:13:10 @ In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, sixteen years.

rwbs@2Kings:13:11 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD; he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin: he walked in them.

rwbs@2Kings:13:12 @ And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might with which he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@2Kings:13:13 @ And Joash slept with his fathers; and Jeroboam sat upon his throne: and Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:13:14 @ Now Elisha had fallen sick of his disease of which he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down to him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and its horsemen.

rwbs@2Kings:13:16 @ And he said to the king of Israel, Put thy hand upon the bow. And he put his hand: and Elisha put his hands upon the king’s hands. (note:)Put thine…: Hebrews. Make thine hand to ride(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:13:17 @ And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD’S deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou hast consumed.

rwbs@2Kings:13:18 @ And he said, Take the arrows. And he took. And he said to the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote three times, and stopped.

rwbs@2Kings:13:19 @ And the man of God was angry with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed: though now thou shalt smite Syria three times.

rwbs@2Kings:13:20 @ And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year.

rwbs@2Kings:13:21 @ And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood on his feet. (note:)was…: Hebrews. went down(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:13:22 @ But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.

rwbs@2Kings:13:23 @ And the LORD was gracious to them, and had compassion on them, and had respect to them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither did he cast them from his presence as yet. (note:)presence: Hebrews. face(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:13:25 @ And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again from the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael the cities, which he had taken from the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times Joash smote him, and recovered the cities of Israel. (note:)took…: Hebrews. returned and took(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:14:1 @ In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.

rwbs@2Kings:14:2 @ He was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Kings:14:3 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like David his father: he did according to all things as Joash his father did.

rwbs@2Kings:14:4 @ But the high places were not taken away: as yet the people sacrificed and burnt incense on the high places.

rwbs@2Kings:14:5 @ And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants who had slain the king his father.

rwbs@2Kings:14:6 @ But the children of the murderers he slew not: according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, in which the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

rwbs@2Kings:14:7 @ He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel to this day. (note:)Selah: or, the rock(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:14:8 @ Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

rwbs@2Kings:14:9 @ And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that in Lebanon sent to the cedar that in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son for a wife: and there passed by a wild beast that in Lebanon, and trod down the thistle.

rwbs@2Kings:14:10 @ Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart hath lifted thee up: glory, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to harm, that thou shouldest fall, thou, and Judah with thee? (note:)at home: Hebrews. at thy house(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:14:11 @ But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Bethshemesh, which to Judah.

rwbs@2Kings:14:12 @ And Judah was smitten by Israel; and they fled every man to their tents. (note:)put…: Hebrews. smitten(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:14:13 @ And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits.

rwbs@2Kings:14:14 @ And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasuries of the king’s house, and hostages, and returned to Samaria.

rwbs@2Kings:14:15 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@2Kings:14:16 @ And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:14:17 @ And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.

rwbs@2Kings:14:18 @ And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:14:19 @ Now they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem: and he fled to Lachish; but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there.

rwbs@2Kings:14:20 @ And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David.

rwbs@2Kings:14:21 @ And all the people of Judah took Azariah, who sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. (note:)Azariah: also called, Uzziah(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:14:22 @ He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

rwbs@2Kings:14:23 @ In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel began to reign in Samaria, forty and one years.

rwbs@2Kings:14:24 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

rwbs@2Kings:14:25 @ He restored the land of Israel from the entering of Hamath to the sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD God of Israel, which he spoke by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, who of Gathhepher.

rwbs@2Kings:14:26 @ For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, very bitter: for not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:14:27 @ And the LORD said not that he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven: but he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash.

rwbs@2Kings:14:28 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and Hamath, to Judah, for Israel, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@2Kings:14:29 @ And Jeroboam slept with his fathers, with the kings of Israel; and Zachariah his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:15:1 @ In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign. (note:)Azariah: also called, Uzziah(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:15:2 @ Sixteen years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Jecholiah of Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Kings:15:3 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;

rwbs@2Kings:15:4 @ Except that the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high places.

rwbs@2Kings:15:5 @ And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and dwelt in a separate house. And Jotham the king’s son over the house, judging the people of the land.

rwbs@2Kings:15:6 @ And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:15:7 @ So Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:15:8 @ In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months.

rwbs@2Kings:15:9 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

rwbs@2Kings:15:10 @ And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:15:11 @ And the rest of the acts of Zachariah, behold, they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:15:12 @ This the word of the LORD which he spoke to Jehu, saying, Thy sons shall sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth. And so it came to pass.

rwbs@2Kings:15:13 @ Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria. (note:)Uzziah: Gr. Ozias(:note)a full…: Hebrews. a month of days

rwbs@2Kings:15:14 @ For Menahem the son of Gadi went up from Tirzah, and came to Samaria, and smote Shallum the son of Jabesh in Samaria, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:15:15 @ And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he made, behold, they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:15:16 @ Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that there, and its land from Tirzah: because they opened not, therefore he smote all the women there that were with child he ripped up.

rwbs@2Kings:15:17 @ In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, ten years in Samaria.

rwbs@2Kings:15:18 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not all his days from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

rwbs@2Kings:15:19 @ Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.

rwbs@2Kings:15:20 @ And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land. (note:)exacted: Hebrews. caused to come forth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:15:21 @ And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

rwbs@2Kings:15:22 @ And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:15:23 @ In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, two years.

rwbs@2Kings:15:24 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

rwbs@2Kings:15:25 @ But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king’s house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:15:26 @ And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:15:27 @ In the two and fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekah the son of Remaliah began to reign over Israel in Samaria, twenty years.

rwbs@2Kings:15:28 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.

rwbs@2Kings:15:29 @ In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abelbethmaachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria.

rwbs@2Kings:15:30 @ And Hoshea the son of Elah made a conspiracy against Pekah the son of Remaliah, and smote him, and slew him, and reigned in his stead, in the twentieth year of Jotham the son of Uzziah.

rwbs@2Kings:15:31 @ And the rest of the acts of Pekah, and all that he did, behold, they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:15:32 @ In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel began Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah to reign.

rwbs@2Kings:15:33 @ Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.

rwbs@2Kings:15:34 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

rwbs@2Kings:15:35 @ Yet the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burned incense still in the high places. He built the higher gate of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:15:36 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:15:37 @ In those days the LORD began to send against Judah Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah.

rwbs@2Kings:15:38 @ And Jotham slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:16:1 @ In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah Ahaz the son of Jotham king of Judah began to reign.

rwbs@2Kings:16:2 @ Twenty years old Ahaz when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem, and did not right in the sight of the LORD his God, like David his father.

rwbs@2Kings:16:3 @ But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and even made his son to pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:16:4 @ And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

rwbs@2Kings:16:5 @ Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome.

rwbs@2Kings:16:6 @ At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drove the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and have dwelt there to this day. (note:)from Elath: Hebrews. from Eloth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:16:7 @ So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, saying, I thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me from the hand of the king of Syria, and from the hand of the king of Israel, who rise up against me.

rwbs@2Kings:16:8 @ And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasuries of the king’s house, and sent a present to the king of Assyria.

rwbs@2Kings:16:9 @ And the king of Assyria hearkened to him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin. (note:)Damascus: Hebrews. Dammesek(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:16:10 @ And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship of it. (note:)Damascus: Hebrews. Dammesek(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:16:11 @ And Urijah the priest built an altar according to all that king Ahaz had sent from Damascus: so Urijah the priest made before king Ahaz came from Damascus.

rwbs@2Kings:16:12 @ And when the king had come from Damascus, the king saw the altar: and the king approached to the altar, and offered on it.

rwbs@2Kings:16:13 @ And he burnt his burnt offering and his meat offering, and poured his drink offering, and sprinkled the blood of his peace offerings, upon the altar. (note:)his peace offerings: Hebrews. the peace offerings which were his(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:16:14 @ And he brought also the brasen altar, which before the LORD, from the front of the house, from between the altar and the house of the LORD, and put it on the north side of the altar.

rwbs@2Kings:16:15 @ And king Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying, Upon the great altar burn the morning burnt offering, and the evening meat offering, and the king’s burnt sacrifice, and his meat offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the land, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings; and sprinkle upon it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all the blood of the sacrifice: and the brasen altar shall be for me to enquire.

rwbs@2Kings:16:16 @ Thus did Urijah the priest, according to all that king Ahaz commanded.

rwbs@2Kings:16:17 @ And king Ahaz cut off the borders of the bases, and removed the laver from off them; and took down the sea from off the brasen oxen that under it, and put it upon a pavement of stones.

rwbs@2Kings:16:18 @ And the covered place for the sabbath that they had built in the house, and the king’s entrance outside, he took from the house of the LORD for the king of Assyria.

rwbs@2Kings:16:19 @ Now the rest of the acts of Ahaz which he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:16:20 @ And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:17:1 @ In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah began Hoshea the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel nine years.

rwbs@2Kings:17:2 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel that were before him.

rwbs@2Kings:17:4 @ And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no tribute to the king of Assyria, as year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison. (note:)present: or, tribute(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:17:5 @ Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years.

rwbs@2Kings:17:6 @ In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and in Habor the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.

rwbs@2Kings:17:7 @ For it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods,

rwbs@2Kings:17:8 @ And walked in the statutes of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel, and of the kings of Israel, which they had made.

rwbs@2Kings:17:9 @ And the children of Israel did secretly things that not right against the LORD their God, and they built for themselves high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city.

rwbs@2Kings:17:10 @ And they set up for themselves images and groves on every high hill, and under every green tree: (note:)images: Hebrews. statues(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:17:11 @ And there they burnt incense on all the high places, as the heathen whom the LORD carried away before them; and wrought wicked things to provoke the LORD to anger:

rwbs@2Kings:17:12 @ For they served idols, of which the LORD had said to them, Ye shall not do this thing.

rwbs@2Kings:17:13 @ Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:17:14 @ However they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.

rwbs@2Kings:17:15 @ And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and went after the heathen that around them, whom the LORD had charged them, that they should not do like them.

rwbs@2Kings:17:16 @ And they left all the commandments of the LORD their God, and made for themselves molten images, two calves, and made a grove, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served Baal.

rwbs@2Kings:17:17 @ And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.

rwbs@2Kings:17:18 @ Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.

rwbs@2Kings:17:19 @ Also Judah kept not the commandments of the LORD their God, but walked in the statutes of Israel which they made.

rwbs@2Kings:17:20 @ And the LORD rejected all the seed of Israel, and afflicted them, and delivered them into the hand of spoilers, until he had cast them out of his sight.

rwbs@2Kings:17:21 @ For he tore Israel from the house of David; and they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king: and Jeroboam drove Israel from following the LORD, and made them sin a great sin.

rwbs@2Kings:17:22 @ For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

rwbs@2Kings:17:23 @ Until the LORD removed Israel out of his sight, as he had said by all his servants the prophets. So was Israel carried away out of their own land to Assyria to this day.

rwbs@2Kings:17:24 @ And the king of Assyria brought from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in its cities.

rwbs@2Kings:17:25 @ And it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which slew of them.

rwbs@2Kings:17:26 @ Therefore they spoke to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.

rwbs@2Kings:17:27 @ Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Take there one of the priests whom ye brought from there; and let them go and dwell there, and let him teach them the manner of the God of the land.

rwbs@2Kings:17:28 @ Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:17:29 @ Yet every nation made gods of their own, and put in the houses of the high places which the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities in which they dwelt.

rwbs@2Kings:17:30 @ And the men of Babylon made Succothbenoth, and the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima,

rwbs@2Kings:17:31 @ And the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burnt their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.

rwbs@2Kings:17:32 @ So they feared the LORD, and made to themselves of the lowest of them priests of the high places, who sacrificed for them in the houses of the high places.

rwbs@2Kings:17:33 @ They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from there. (note:)whom…: or, who carried them away from thence(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:17:34 @ To this day they do after the former manners: they fear not the LORD, neither do they after their statutes, or after their ordinances, or after the law and commandment which the LORD commanded the children of Jacob, whom he named Israel;

rwbs@2Kings:17:35 @ With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:

rwbs@2Kings:17:36 @ But the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye sacrifice.

rwbs@2Kings:17:37 @ And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods.

rwbs@2Kings:17:38 @ And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.

rwbs@2Kings:17:39 @ But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.

rwbs@2Kings:17:40 @ Yet they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.

rwbs@2Kings:17:41 @ So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven images, both their children, and their children’s children: as did their fathers, so do they to this day.

rwbs@2Kings:18:1 @ Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign. (note:)Hezekiah: he is called Ezekias(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:2 @ Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also Abi, the daughter of Zachariah. (note:)Abi: also called, Abijah(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:3 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.

rwbs@2Kings:18:4 @ He removed the high places, and broke the images, and cut down the groves, and broke in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for till those days the children of Israel burnt incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. (note:)images: Hebrews. statues(:note)Nehushtan: that is, A piece of brass

rwbs@2Kings:18:5 @ He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor that were before him.

rwbs@2Kings:18:6 @ For he clung to the LORD, departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from after him(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:7 @ And the LORD was with him; he prospered wherever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.

rwbs@2Kings:18:8 @ He smote the Philistines, to Gaza, and its borders, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city. (note:)Gaza: Hebrews. Azzah(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:9 @ And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, Shalmaneser king of Assyria came up against Samaria, and besieged it.

rwbs@2Kings:18:10 @ And at the end of three years they took it: in the sixth year of Hezekiah, that the ninth year of Hoshea king of Israel, Samaria was taken.

rwbs@2Kings:18:11 @ And the king of Assyria carried away Israel to Assyria, and put them in Halah and in Habor the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes:

rwbs@2Kings:18:12 @ Because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD their God, but transgressed his covenant, all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and would not hear, nor do.

rwbs@2Kings:18:13 @ Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities of Judah, and took them. (note:)Sennacherib: Hebrews. Sanherib(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:14 @ And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; withdraw from me: that which thou puttest on me I will bear. And the king of Assyria appointed to Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold.

rwbs@2Kings:18:15 @ And Hezekiah gave all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasuries of the king’s house.

rwbs@2Kings:18:16 @ At that time did Hezekiah cut off the doors of the temple of the LORD, and the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria. (note:)it: Hebrews. them(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:17 @ And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh from Lachish to king Hezekiah with a great army against Jerusalem. And they went up and came to Jerusalem. And when they had come up, they came and stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which in the highway of the fuller’s field. (note:)great: Hebrews. heavy(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:18 @ And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. (note:)scribe: or, secretary(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:19 @ And Rabshakeh said to them, Speak ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence this in which thou trustest?

rwbs@2Kings:18:20 @ Thou sayest, (but vain words,) counsel and strength for the war. Now in whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? (note:)sayest: or, talkest(:note)vain…: Hebrews. word of the lipsI have…: or, but counsel and strength are for the war

rwbs@2Kings:18:21 @ Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, upon Egypt, on which if a man leaneth, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust on him. (note:)trustest: Hebrews. trustest thee(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:22 @ But if ye say to me, We trust in the LORD our God: not that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and hath said to Judah and Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem?

rwbs@2Kings:18:23 @ Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou shalt be able on thy part to set riders upon them. (note:)pledges: or, hostages(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:24 @ How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master’s servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?

rwbs@2Kings:18:25 @ Have I now come up without the LORD against this place to destroy it? The LORD said to me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.

rwbs@2Kings:18:26 @ Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah, to Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand: and talk not with us in the Jews’ language in the ears of the people that on the wall.

rwbs@2Kings:18:27 @ But Rabshakeh said to them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? not to the men who sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own urine with you? (note:)their own piss: Hebrews. the water of their feet(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:28 @ Then Rabshakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and spoke, saying, Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria:

rwbs@2Kings:18:29 @ Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:

rwbs@2Kings:18:30 @ Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.

rwbs@2Kings:18:31 @ Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make with me by a present, and come out to me, and eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern: (note:)Make…: or, Seek my favour: Hebrews. Make with me a blessing(:note)cistern: or, pit

rwbs@2Kings:18:32 @ Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of grain and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive oil and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not to Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. (note:)persuadeth: or, deceiveth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:18:33 @ Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered at all his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?

rwbs@2Kings:18:34 @ Where the gods of Hamath, and of Arpad? where the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah? have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?

rwbs@2Kings:18:35 @ Who they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?

rwbs@2Kings:18:36 @ But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

rwbs@2Kings:18:37 @ Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder, to Hezekiah with clothes torn, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.

rwbs@2Kings:19:1 @ And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard, that he tore his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:19:2 @ And he sent Eliakim, who over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.

rwbs@2Kings:19:3 @ And they said to him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy: for the children have come to the birth, and not strength to bring forth. (note:)blasphemy: or, provocation(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:19:4 @ It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: therefore lift up prayer for the remnant that are left. (note:)left: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:19:5 @ So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

rwbs@2Kings:19:6 @ And Isaiah said to them, Thus shall ye say to your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.

rwbs@2Kings:19:7 @ Behold, I will send a spirit upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.

rwbs@2Kings:19:8 @ So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he had departed from Lachish.

rwbs@2Kings:19:9 @ And when he heard it said of Tirhakah king of Cush, Behold, he hath come out to fight against thee: he sent messengers again to Hezekiah, saying,

rwbs@2Kings:19:10 @ Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.

rwbs@2Kings:19:11 @ Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands, by destroying them utterly: and shalt thou be delivered?

rwbs@2Kings:19:12 @ Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed; Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden who in Thelasar?

rwbs@2Kings:19:13 @ Where the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah?

rwbs@2Kings:19:14 @ And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:19:15 @ And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, who dwellest the cherubim, thou art the God, thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

rwbs@2Kings:19:16 @ LORD, bow down thy ear, and hear: open, LORD, thy eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, who hath sent him to reproach the living God.

rwbs@2Kings:19:17 @ Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands,

rwbs@2Kings:19:18 @ And have cast their gods into the fire: for they no gods, but the work of men’s hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. (note:)cast: Hebrews. given(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:19:19 @ Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou the LORD God, thou only.

rwbs@2Kings:19:20 @ Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.

rwbs@2Kings:19:21 @ This the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, mocked thee; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.

rwbs@2Kings:19:22 @ Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted voice, and lifted up thy eyes on high? against the Holy of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:19:23 @ By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down its tall cedar trees, its choice fir trees: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, the forest of his Carmel. (note:)By: Hebrews. By the hand of(:note)tall…: Heb. tallness, etcof his Carmel: or, and his fruitful field

rwbs@2Kings:19:24 @ I have dug and drank strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places. (note:)besieged: or, fenced(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:19:26 @ Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were the grass of the field, and the green herb, the grass on the housetops, and blighted before it is grown up. (note:)of small…: Hebrews. short of hand(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:19:28 @ Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into my ears, therefore I will put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.

rwbs@2Kings:19:29 @ And this a sign to thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits of it.

rwbs@2Kings:19:30 @ And the remnant that hath escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward. (note:)remnant…: Hebrews. escaping of the house of Judah that remaineth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:19:31 @ For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape from mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD shall do this. (note:)they…: Hebrews. the escaping(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:19:32 @ Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it.

rwbs@2Kings:19:33 @ By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:19:35 @ And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred and eighty and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they all dead bodies.

rwbs@2Kings:19:37 @ And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Armenia. And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Armenia: Hebrews. Ararat(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:20:1 @ In those days was Hezekiah sick death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thy house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. (note:)Set…: Hebrews. Give charge concerning thine house(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:20:2 @ Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying,

rwbs@2Kings:20:3 @ I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept grievously. (note:)sore: Hebrews. with a great weeping(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:20:4 @ And it came to pass, before Isaiah had gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying, (note:)court: or, city(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:20:5 @ Return, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up to the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:20:6 @ And I will add to thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for my own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.

rwbs@2Kings:20:7 @ And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid on the boil, and he recovered.

rwbs@2Kings:20:8 @ And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, What the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day?

rwbs@2Kings:20:9 @ And Isaiah said, This sign shalt thou have of the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten degrees, or go back ten degrees?

rwbs@2Kings:20:10 @ And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go forward ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.

rwbs@2Kings:20:11 @ And Isaiah the prophet cried to the LORD: and he brought the shadow ten degrees backward, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz. (note:)dial: Hebrews. degrees(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:20:12 @ At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick. (note:)Berodachbaladan: or, Merodachbaladan(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:20:13 @ And Hezekiah hearkened to them, and showed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasuries: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah showed them not. (note:)precious things: or, spicery(:note)armour: or, jewels: Hebrews. vessels

rwbs@2Kings:20:14 @ Then came Isaiah the prophet to king Hezekiah, and said to him, What said these men? and from where came they to thee? And Hezekiah said, They have come from a far country, from Babylon.

rwbs@2Kings:20:15 @ And he said, What have they seen in thy house? And Hezekiah answered, All that in my house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them.

rwbs@2Kings:20:16 @ And Isaiah said to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:20:17 @ Behold, the days come, that all that in thy house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store to this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:20:18 @ And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.

rwbs@2Kings:20:19 @ Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. And he said, not, if peace and truth shall be in my days? (note:)Is it…: or, Shall there not be peace and truth, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:20:20 @ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:20:21 @ And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:21:1 @ Manasseh twelve years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Hephzibah.

rwbs@2Kings:21:2 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:21:3 @ For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had destroyed; and he reared altars for Baal, and made a grove, as did Ahab king of Israel; and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them.

rwbs@2Kings:21:4 @ And he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD said, In Jerusalem will I put my name.

rwbs@2Kings:21:5 @ And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:21:6 @ And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with mediums and wizards: he committed much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke to anger.

rwbs@2Kings:21:7 @ And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:

rwbs@2Kings:21:8 @ Neither will I make the feet of Israel move any more out of the land which I gave their fathers; only if they will observe to do according to all that I have commanded them, and according to all the law that my servant Moses commanded them.

rwbs@2Kings:21:9 @ But they hearkened not: and Manasseh seduced them to do more evil than did the nations whom the LORD destroyed before the children of Israel.

rwbs@2Kings:21:10 @ And the LORD spoke by his servants the prophets, saying,

rwbs@2Kings:21:11 @ Because Manasseh king of Judah hath done these abominations, hath done wickedly above all that the Amorites did, who before him, and hath made Judah also to sin with his idols:

rwbs@2Kings:21:12 @ Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Behold, I bringing evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle.

rwbs@2Kings:21:13 @ And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as wipeth a dish, wiping, and turning upside down. (note:)wiping…: Hebrews. he wipeth and turneth it upon the face thereof(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:21:14 @ And I will forsake the remnant of my inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;

rwbs@2Kings:21:15 @ Because they have done evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the day their fathers came out of Egypt, even to this day.

rwbs@2Kings:21:16 @ Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; besides his sin which he made Judah to sin, in doing evil in the sight of the LORD. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from mouth to mouth(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:21:17 @ Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and his sin that he sinned, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:21:18 @ And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:21:19 @ Amon twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.

rwbs@2Kings:21:20 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did.

rwbs@2Kings:21:21 @ And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and served the idols that his father served, and worshipped them:

rwbs@2Kings:21:22 @ And he forsook the LORD God of his fathers, and walked not in the way of the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:21:23 @ And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.

rwbs@2Kings:21:24 @ And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:21:25 @ Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:21:26 @ And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Josiah: Gr. Josias(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:22:1 @ Josiah eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath.

rwbs@2Kings:22:2 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.

rwbs@2Kings:22:3 @ And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the LORD, saying,

rwbs@2Kings:22:4 @ Go to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered from the people: (note:)door: Hebrews. threshold(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:22:5 @ And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the doers of the work which in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house,

rwbs@2Kings:22:6 @ To carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.

rwbs@2Kings:22:7 @ But there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.

rwbs@2Kings:22:8 @ And Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it.

rwbs@2Kings:22:9 @ And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD. (note:)gathered: Hebrews. melted(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:22:10 @ And Shaphan the scribe showed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.

rwbs@2Kings:22:11 @ And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he tore his clothes.

rwbs@2Kings:22:12 @ And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king’s, saying, (note:)Achbor: or, Abdon(:note)Michaiah: or, Micah

rwbs@2Kings:22:13 @ Go ye, enquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened to the words of this book, to do according to all that which is written concerning us.

rwbs@2Kings:22:14 @ So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the second quarter;) and they talked with her. (note:)wardrobe: Hebrews. garments(:note)in the…: or, in the second part

rwbs@2Kings:22:15 @ And she said to them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me,

rwbs@2Kings:22:16 @ Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon its inhabitants, all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read:

rwbs@2Kings:22:17 @ Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.

rwbs@2Kings:22:18 @ But to the king of Judah who sent you to enquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, the words which thou hast heard;

rwbs@2Kings:22:19 @ Because thy heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spoke against this place, and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast torn thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard, saith the LORD.

rwbs@2Kings:22:20 @ Behold therefore, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thy eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word again.

rwbs@2Kings:23:1 @ And the king sent, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Kings:23:2 @ And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their hearing all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. (note:)both…: Hebrews. from small even unto great(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:3 @ And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all heart and all soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people joined in the covenant.

rwbs@2Kings:23:4 @ And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them to Bethel.

rwbs@2Kings:23:5 @ And he put down the idolatrous priests, whom the kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah, and in the places around Jerusalem; them also that burned incense to Baal, to the sun, and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven. (note:)put…: Hebrews. caused to cease(:note)idolatrous…: Heb. Chemarimplanets: or, twelve signs or, constellations

rwbs@2Kings:23:6 @ And he brought out the grove from the house of the LORD, without Jerusalem, to the brook Kidron, and burned it at the brook Kidron, and stamped small to powder, and cast the powder of it upon the graves of the children of the people.

rwbs@2Kings:23:7 @ And he broke down the houses of the sodomites, that by the house of the LORD, where the women wove hangings for the grove. (note:)hangings: Hebrews. houses(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:8 @ And he brought all the priests out of the cities of Judah, and defiled the high places where the priests had burnt incense, from Geba to Beersheba, and broke down the high places of the gates that in the entrance of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which on a man’s left hand at the gate of the city.

rwbs@2Kings:23:9 @ Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, but they ate of the unleavened bread among their brethren.

rwbs@2Kings:23:10 @ And he defiled Topheth, which in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech.

rwbs@2Kings:23:11 @ And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entrance of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which in the common lands, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire. (note:)chamberlain: or, eunuch, or, officer(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:12 @ And the altars that on the top of the upper chamber of Ahaz, which the kings of Judah had made, and the altars which Manasseh had made in the two courts of the house of the LORD, did the king beat down, and broke down from there, and cast the dust of them into the brook Kidron. (note:)brake…: or, ran from thence(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:13 @ And the high places that before Jerusalem, which on the right hand of the mount of corruption, which Solomon the king of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Zidonians, and for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the children of Ammon, did the king defile. (note:)the mount…: that is, the mount of Olives(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:14 @ And he broke in pieces the images, and cut down the groves, and filled their places with the bones of men. (note:)images: Hebrews. statues(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:15 @ Moreover the altar that at Bethel, the high place which Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, had made, both that altar and the high place he broke down, and burned the high place, stamped small to powder, and burned the grove.

rwbs@2Kings:23:16 @ And as Josiah turned himself, he espied the sepulchres that there on the mount, and sent, and took the bones out of the sepulchres, and burned upon the altar, and polluted it, according to the word of the LORD which the man of God proclaimed, who proclaimed these words.

rwbs@2Kings:23:17 @ Then he said, What title that which I see? And the men of the city told him, the sepulchre of the man of God, who came from Judah, and proclaimed these things that thou hast done against the altar of Bethel.

rwbs@2Kings:23:18 @ And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria. (note:)bones alone: Hebrews. bones to escape(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:19 @ And all the houses also of the high places that in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to provoke to anger, Josiah took away, and did to them according to all the acts that he had done in Bethel.

rwbs@2Kings:23:20 @ And he slew all the priests of the high places that there upon the altars, and burnt men’s bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem. (note:)slew: or, sacrificed(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:21 @ And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover to the LORD your God, as written in the book of this covenant.

rwbs@2Kings:23:22 @ Surely there was not held such a passover from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel, nor of the kings of Judah;

rwbs@2Kings:23:23 @ But in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, this passover was held to the LORD in Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Kings:23:24 @ Moreover the mediums, and the wizards, and the images, and the idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, did Josiah put away, that he might perform the words of the law which were written in the book that Hilkiah the priest found in the house of the LORD. (note:)images: or, teraphim(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:25 @ And like him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there like him.

rwbs@2Kings:23:26 @ However the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, with which his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations by which Manasseh had provoked him. (note:)provocations: Hebrews. angers(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:27 @ And the LORD said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and will cast off this city Jerusalem which I have chosen, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there.

rwbs@2Kings:23:28 @ Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:23:29 @ In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.

rwbs@2Kings:23:30 @ And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father’s stead.

rwbs@2Kings:23:31 @ Jehoahaz twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. (note:)Jehoahaz: also called, Shallum(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:23:32 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.

rwbs@2Kings:23:33 @ And Pharaohnechoh put him in bonds at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and subjected the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold. (note:)that…: or, because he reigned(:note)put the…: Hebrews. set a fine upon the land

rwbs@2Kings:23:34 @ And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the stead of Josiah his father, and changed his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there.

rwbs@2Kings:23:35 @ And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold from the people of the land, from every one according to his assessment, to give to Pharaohnechoh.

rwbs@2Kings:23:36 @ Jehoiakim twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Zebudah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.

rwbs@2Kings:23:37 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his fathers had done.

rwbs@2Kings:24:1 @ In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him.

rwbs@2Kings:24:2 @ And the LORD sent against him bands of the Chaldees, and bands of the Syrians, and bands of the Moabites, and bands of the children of Ammon, and sent them against Judah to destroy it, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke by his servants the prophets. (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:24:3 @ Surely at the commandment of the LORD came upon Judah, to remove out of his sight, for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he did;

rwbs@2Kings:24:4 @ And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.

rwbs@2Kings:24:5 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

rwbs@2Kings:24:6 @ So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Kings:24:7 @ And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land: for the king of Babylon had taken from the river of Egypt to the river Euphrates all that pertained to the king of Egypt.

rwbs@2Kings:24:8 @ Jehoiachin eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother’s name Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. (note:)Jehoiachin: also called Jeconiah and Coniah(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:24:9 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father had done.

rwbs@2Kings:24:10 @ At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged. (note:)was…: Hebrews. came into siege(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:24:11 @ And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came against the city, and his servants besieged it.

rwbs@2Kings:24:12 @ And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign. (note:)officers: or, eunuchs(:note)his reign: Nebuchadnezzar’s eighth year

rwbs@2Kings:24:13 @ And he carried out from there all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king’s house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said.

rwbs@2Kings:24:14 @ And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, except the poorest sort of the people of the land.

rwbs@2Kings:24:15 @ And he carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, and the king’s mother, and the king’s wives, and his officers, and the mighty of the land, carried he into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon. (note:)officers: or, eunuchs(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:24:16 @ And all the men of might, seven thousand, and craftsmen and smiths a thousand, all strong apt for war, even them the king of Babylon brought captive to Babylon.

rwbs@2Kings:24:17 @ And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father’s brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.

rwbs@2Kings:24:18 @ Zedekiah twenty and one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.

rwbs@2Kings:24:19 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that Jehoiakim had done.

rwbs@2Kings:24:20 @ For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

rwbs@2Kings:25:1 @ And it came to pass in the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth of the month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he, and all his army, against Jerusalem, and encamped against it; and they built forts against it on all sides.

rwbs@2Kings:25:2 @ And the city was besieged to the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

rwbs@2Kings:25:3 @ And on the ninth of the month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land.

rwbs@2Kings:25:4 @ And the city was broken up, and all the men of war by night by the way of the gate between two walls, which by the king’s garden: (now the Chaldees against the city on all sides:) and went the way toward the plain.

rwbs@2Kings:25:5 @ And the army of the Chaldees pursued the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him.

rwbs@2Kings:25:6 @ So they took the king, and brought him to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they pronounced sentence upon him. (note:)gave…: Hebrews. spake judgment with him(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:25:7 @ And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon. (note:)put…: Hebrews. made blind(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:25:8 @ And in the fifth month, on the seventh of the month, which the nineteenth year of king Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, to Jerusalem: (note:)captain…: or, chief marshal(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:25:9 @ And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great house he burnt with fire.

rwbs@2Kings:25:10 @ And all the army of the Chaldees, that the captain of the guard, broke down the walls of Jerusalem on all sides.

rwbs@2Kings:25:11 @ Now the rest of the people left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away. (note:)fugitives: Hebrews. fallen away(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:25:12 @ But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land vinedressers and farmers.

rwbs@2Kings:25:13 @ And the pillars of brass that in the house of the LORD, and the bases, and the brasen sea that in the house of the LORD, did the Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.

rwbs@2Kings:25:14 @ And the pots, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass by which they ministered, they took away.

rwbs@2Kings:25:15 @ And the firepans, and the basins, such things as of gold, gold, and of silver, silver, the captain of the guard took away.

rwbs@2Kings:25:16 @ The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was beyond weight. (note:)one…: Hebrews. the one sea(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:25:17 @ The height of the one pillar eighteen cubits, and the capital upon it brass: and the height of the capital three cubits; and the wreathen work, and pomegranates upon the capital around, all of brass: and like these had the second pillar with wreathen work.

rwbs@2Kings:25:18 @ And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door: (note:)door: Hebrews. threshold(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:25:19 @ And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war, and five men of them that were in the king’s presence, who were found in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land found in the city: (note:)officer: or, eunuch(:note)were in…: Hebrews. saw the king’s faceprincipal…: or, scribe of the captain of the host

rwbs@2Kings:25:20 @ And Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:

rwbs@2Kings:25:21 @ And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.

rwbs@2Kings:25:22 @ And the people that remained in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, ruler.

rwbs@2Kings:25:23 @ And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, there came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Careah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.

rwbs@2Kings:25:24 @ And Gedaliah swore to them, and to their men, and said to them, Fear not to be the servants of the Chaldees: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon; and it shall be well with you.

rwbs@2Kings:25:25 @ But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah. (note:)royal: Hebrews. of the kingdom(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:25:26 @ And all the people, both small and great, and the captains of the armies, arose, and came to Egypt: for they were afraid of the Chaldees.

rwbs@2Kings:25:27 @ And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth of the month, Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign released Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;

rwbs@2Kings:25:28 @ And he spoke kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that with him in Babylon; (note:)kindly…: Hebrews. good things with him(:note)

rwbs@2Kings:25:29 @ And changed his prison garments: and he ate his food daily before him all the days of his life.

rwbs@2Kings:25:30 @ And his allowance a daily allowance given him by the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:5 @ The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:6 @ And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. (note:)Riphath: or, Diphath as it is in some copies(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:7 @ And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. (note:)Dodanim: or, Rodanim, according to some copies(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:8 @ The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:9 @ And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:10 @ And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:12 @ And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:14 @ The Jebusite also, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:15 @ And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:16 @ And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:17 @ The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech. (note:)Meshech: or, Mash(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:19 @ And to Eber were born two sons: the name of the one Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother’s name Joktan. (note:)Peleg: that is, division(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:23 @ And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these the sons of Joktan.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:27 @ Abram; the same Abraham.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:28 @ The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:29 @ These their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:31 @ Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:32 @ Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: she bore Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and Dedan.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:33 @ And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these the sons of Keturah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:34 @ And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:35 @ The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:36 @ The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek. (note:)Zephi: or, Zepho(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:37 @ The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:38 @ And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:39 @ And the sons of Lotan; Hori, and Homam: and Timna Lotan’s sister. (note:)Homam: or, Hemam(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:40 @ The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah. (note:)Alian: also called, Alvan(:note)Shephi: also called, Shepho

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:41 @ The sons of Anah; Dishon. And the sons of Dishon; Amram, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran. (note:)Amram: or, Hemdan(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:42 @ The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran. (note:)Jakan: or, Akan(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:43 @ Now these the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city Dinhabah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:44 @ And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:45 @ And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:46 @ And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city Avith.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:48 @ And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:49 @ And when Shaul was dead, Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:50 @ And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city Pai; and his wife’s name Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. (note:)Hadad: or, Hadar(:note)Pai: or, Pau

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:51 @ Hadad died also. And the chiefs of Edom were; chief Timnah, chief Aliah, chief Jetheth,

rwbs@1Chronicles:1:54 @ Chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These the chiefs of Edom.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:1 @ These the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, (note:)Israel: or, Jacob(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:3 @ The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: three were born to him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:4 @ And Tamar his daughter in law bore him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah five.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:5 @ The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:6 @ And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all. (note:)Zimri: or, Zabdi(:note)Dara: or, Darda

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:7 @ And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the accursed thing. (note:)Achar: or, Achan(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:8 @ And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:9 @ The sons also of Hezron, that were born to him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai. (note:)Ram: Gr. Aram(:note)Chelubai: or, Caleb

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:10 @ And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:13 @ And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, (note:)Shimma: or, Shammah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:14 @ Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:15 @ Ozem the sixth, David the seventh:

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:16 @ Whose sisters Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:17 @ And Abigail bore Amasa: and the father of Amasa Jether the Ishmaelite. (note:)Jether…: also called, Ithra an Israelite(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:18 @ And Caleb the son of Hezron begat of Azubah wife, and of Jerioth: her sons these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:21 @ And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he sixty years old; and she bore him Segub. (note:)married: Hebrews. took(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:22 @ And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:23 @ And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and its towns, sixty cities. All these the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:24 @ And after that Hezron was dead in Calebephratah, then Abiah Hezron’s wife bore him Ashur the father of Tekoa.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:25 @ And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:26 @ Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name Atarah; she the mother of Onam.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:27 @ And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:28 @ And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:29 @ And the name of the wife of Abishur Abihail, and she bore him Ahban, and Molid.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:30 @ And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:31 @ And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:32 @ And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:33 @ And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:42 @ Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel, Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:43 @ And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:44 @ And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:45 @ And the son of Shammai Maon: and Maon the father of Bethzur.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:47 @ And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:49 @ She bore also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb Achsah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:50 @ These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim, (note:)Ephratah: also called, Ephreth(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:51 @ Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:52 @ And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, half of the Manahethites. (note:)Haroeh: or, Reaiah(:note)half…: or, half of the Menuchites, or, Hatsihammenuchoth

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:53 @ And the families of Kirjathjearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites.

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:54 @ The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites. (note:)Ataroth…: or, Atarites, or, crowns of the house of Joab(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:2:55 @ And the families of the scribes who dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, Suchathites. These the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:1 @ Now these were the sons of David, who were born to him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: (note:)Daniel: or, Chileab(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:2 @ The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:3 @ The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:4 @ six were born to him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:5 @ And these were born to him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel: (note:)Shimea: or, Shammua(:note)Bathshua: or, BathshebaAmmiel: or, Eliam

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:9 @ all the sons of David, besides the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:15 @ And the sons of Josiah, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. (note:)Johanan: or, Jehoahaz(:note)Jehoiakim: or, EliakimZedekiah: or, Mattaniah

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:16 @ And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. (note:)Jeconiah: also called, Jehoiachin or Coniah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:17 @ And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, (note:)Salathiel: Hebrews. Shealtiel(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:19 @ And the sons of Pedaiah, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:21 @ And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:22 @ And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:23 @ And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three. (note:)Hezekiah: Hebrews. Hiskijah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:3:24 @ And the sons of Elioenai, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Delaiah, and Anani, seven.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:1 @ The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. (note:)Carmi: also called, Chelubai or Caleb(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:2 @ And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These the families of the Zorathites. (note:)Reaiah: or, Haroeh(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:3 @ And these the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister Hazelelponi:

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:4 @ And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:5 @ And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:6 @ And Naarah bore him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These the sons of Naarah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:7 @ And the sons of Helah, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:8 @ And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:9 @ And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bore him with sorrow. (note:)Jabez: that is, Sorrowful(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:10 @ And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, O that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my land, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. (note:)Oh…: Hebrews. If thou wilt, etc(:note)keep…: Heb. do me

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:11 @ And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, who the father of Eshton.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:12 @ And Eshton begat Bethrapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Irnahash. These the men of Rechah. (note:)Irnahash: or, the city of Nahash(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:13 @ And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath. (note:)Hathath…: or, Hathath, and Meonothai, who begat, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:14 @ And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. (note:)valley: or, inhabitants of the valley(:note)Charashim: that is, craftsmen

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:15 @ And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz. (note:)even Kenaz: or, Uknaz(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:16 @ And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:17 @ And the sons of Ezra, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she bore Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:18 @ And his wife Jehudijah bore Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took. (note:)Jehudijah: or, the Jewess(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:19 @ And the sons of wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite. (note:)Hodiah: or, Jehudijah, mentioned before(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:20 @ And the sons of Shimon, Amnon, and Rinnah, Benhanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi, Zoheth, and Benzoheth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:21 @ The sons of Shelah the son of Judah, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:22 @ And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominion in Moab, and Jashubilehem. And ancient records.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:23 @ These the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:24 @ The sons of Simeon, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul: (note:)Nemuel: or, Jemuel(:note)Jarib, Zerah: or, Jachin Zohar

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:26 @ And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:27 @ And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like the children of Judah. (note:)like…: Hebrews. unto(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:28 @ And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:31 @ And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These their cities to the reign of David. (note:)Hazarsusim: or, Hazarsusah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:32 @ And their villages, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities: (note:)Etam: or, Ether(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:33 @ And all their villages that around the same cities, to Baal. These their habitations, and their genealogy. (note:)Baal: or, Baalathbeer(:note)their genealogy: or, as they divided themselves by nations among them

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:34 @ And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:35 @ And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:37 @ And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:38 @ These mentioned by names princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly. (note:)mentioned: Hebrews. coming(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:39 @ And they went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:40 @ And they found rich pasture and good, and the land wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for of Ham had dwelt there of old.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:41 @ And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them utterly to this day, and dwelt in their stead: because pasture there for their flocks.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:42 @ And of them, of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.

rwbs@1Chronicles:4:43 @ And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that had escaped, and have dwelt there to this day.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:1 @ Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:2 @ For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him the chief ruler; but the birthright Joseph’s:) (note:)chief…: or, prince(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:3 @ The sons,, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:4 @ The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:6 @ Beerah his son, whom Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria carried away: he prince of the Reubenites. (note:)Tilgathpilneser: also called, Tiglathpileser(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:7 @ And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:8 @ And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baalmeon: (note:)Shema: or, Shemaiah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:9 @ And eastward he inhabited to the entrance of the wilderness from the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:10 @ And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east of Gilead. (note:)throughout…: Hebrews. upon all the face of the east(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:11 @ And the children of Gad dwelt opposite them, in the land of Bashan to Salcah:

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:12 @ Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:13 @ And their brethren of the house of their fathers, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:14 @ These the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:15 @ Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:16 @ And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in its towns, and in all the common lands of Sharon, upon their borders. (note:)their…: Hebrews. their goings forth(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:17 @ All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:18 @ The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear shield and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, four and forty thousand seven hundred and sixty, that went out to the war. (note:)valiant…: Hebrews. sons of valour(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:19 @ And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:20 @ And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was entreated by them; because they put their trust in him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:21 @ And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of donkeys two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand. (note:)took…: Hebrews. led captive(:note)men: Heb. souls of men

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:22 @ For there fell down many slain, because the war of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:23 @ And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increased from Bashan to Baalhermon and Senir, and to mount Hermon.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:24 @ And these the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, heads of the house of their fathers. (note:)famous…: Hebrews. men of names(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:25 @ And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and played the harlot with the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before them.

rwbs@1Chronicles:5:26 @ And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the spirit of Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them to Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, to this day.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:1 @ The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. (note:)Gershon: or, Gershom(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:2 @ And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:3 @ And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:10 @ And Johanan begat Azariah, (he that executed the priest’s office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:) (note:)in the temple: Hebrews. in the house(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:15 @ And Jehozadak went, when the LORD carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:16 @ The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. (note:)Gershom: or, Gershon(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:17 @ And these the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:18 @ And the sons of Kohath, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:19 @ The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these the families of the Levites according to their fathers.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:22 @ The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, (note:)Amminadab: or, Izhar(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:25 @ And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:26 @ Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and Nahath his son, (note:)Zophai: or, Zuph(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:28 @ And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah. (note:)Vashni: called also Joel(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:29 @ The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:31 @ And these whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:32 @ And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and they waited on their office according to their order.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:33 @ And these they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel, (note:)waited: Hebrews. stood(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:34 @ The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:35 @ The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:36 @ The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:37 @ The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:38 @ The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:39 @ And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:40 @ The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:41 @ The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:42 @ The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:43 @ The son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:44 @ And their brethren the sons of Merari on the left hand: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, (note:)Kishi: or, Kushaiah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:45 @ The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:46 @ The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:47 @ The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:48 @ Their brethren also the Levites appointed to all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:49 @ But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering, and on the altar of incense, for all the work of the most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:50 @ And these the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:54 @ Now these their dwelling places throughout their castles in their land, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:55 @ And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and its common lands around it.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:56 @ But the fields of the city, and its villages, they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:57 @ And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah,, Hebron, of refuge, and Libnah with its common lands, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their common lands,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:60 @ And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with its common lands, and Alemeth with its common lands, and Anathoth with its common lands. All their cities throughout their families thirteen cities. (note:)Alemeth: or, Almon(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:61 @ And to the sons of Kohath, left of the family of that tribe, out of the half tribe, the half of Manasseh, by lot, ten cities.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:62 @ And to the sons of Gershom throughout their families out of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:63 @ To the sons of Merari by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:64 @ And the children of Israel gave to the Levites cities with their common lands.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:65 @ And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, these cities, which are called by names.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:66 @ And of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their land out of the tribe of Ephraim.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:67 @ And they gave to them, the cities of refuge, Shechem in mount Ephraim with its common lands; also Gezer with its common lands,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:70 @ And out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with its common lands, and Bileam with its common lands, for the family of the remnant of the sons of Kohath.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:71 @ To the sons of Gershom out of the family of the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan with its common lands, and Ashtaroth with its common lands:

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:72 @ And out of the tribe of Issachar; Kedesh with its common lands, Daberath with its common lands,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:74 @ And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with its common lands, and Abdon with its common lands,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:76 @ And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with its common lands, and Hammon with its common lands, and Kirjathaim with its common lands.

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:77 @ To the rest of the children of Merari out of the tribe of Zebulun, Rimmon with its common lands, Tabor with its common lands:

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:78 @ And on the other side of Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with its common lands, and Jahzah with its common lands,

rwbs@1Chronicles:6:80 @ And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with its common lands, and Mahanaim with its common lands,

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:1 @ Now the sons of Issachar, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:2 @ And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their father’s house,, of Tola: valiant men of might in their generations; whose number in the days of David two and twenty thousand and six hundred.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:3 @ And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:4 @ And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, bands of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand: for they had many wives and sons.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:5 @ And their brethren among all the families of Issachar valiant men of might, reckoned in all by their genealogies eighty and seven thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:7 @ And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of the house of fathers, mighty men of valour; and were reckoned by their genealogies twenty and two thousand and thirty and four.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:8 @ And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these the sons of Becher.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:9 @ And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour, twenty thousand and two hundred.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:10 @ The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:11 @ All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their fathers, mighty men of valour, seventeen thousand and two hundred, fit to go out for war battle.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:12 @ Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, Hushim, the sons of Aher. (note:)Ir: or, Iri(:note)Aher: or, Ahiram

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:13 @ The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:14 @ The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bore: ( his Syrian concubine bore Machir the father of Gilead:

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:15 @ And Machir took for a wife of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister’s name Maachah;) and the name of the second Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:16 @ And Maachah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother Sheresh; and his sons Ulam and Rakem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:17 @ And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:19 @ And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:20 @ And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:21 @ And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath born in land slew, because they came down to take away their cattle.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:22 @ And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:24 @ (And his daughter Sherah, who built Bethhoron the lower, and the upper, and Uzzensherah.)

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:28 @ And their possessions and habitations, Bethel and its towns, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with its towns, Shechem also and its towns, to Gaza and its towns: (note:)towns: Hebrews. daughters(:note)unto Gaza: or, Adassa

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:29 @ And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Bethshean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, Dor and its towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel. (note:)towns: Hebrews. daughters(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:30 @ The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:31 @ And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who the father of Birzavith.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:32 @ And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:33 @ And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These the children of Japhlet.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:34 @ And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:35 @ And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:36 @ The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:38 @ And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:39 @ And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia.

rwbs@1Chronicles:7:40 @ All these the children of Asher, heads of father’s house, choice mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were fit for war for battle twenty and six thousand men.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:1 @ Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:2 @ Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:3 @ And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, (note:)Addar: or, Ard(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:6 @ And these the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Geba, and they carried them captive to Manahath:

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:7 @ And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he carried them captive, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:8 @ And Shaharaim begat in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara his wives.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:10 @ And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These his sons, heads of the father’s.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:12 @ The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with its towns:

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:13 @ Beriah also, and Shema, who heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath:

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:16 @ And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:18 @ Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:21 @ And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; (note:)Shimhi: or, Shema(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:25 @ And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak;

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:27 @ And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:28 @ These heads of the father’s, by their generations, chief. These dwelt in Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:29 @ And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife’s name Maachah: (note:)father…: also called Jehiel(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:32 @ And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, opposite them. (note:)Shimeah: or, Shimeam(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:34 @ And the son of Jonathan Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah. (note:)Meribbaal: or, Mephibosheth(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:35 @ And the sons of Micah, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz. (note:)Tarea: or, Tahrea(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:38 @ And Azel had six sons, whose names these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these the sons of Azel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:39 @ And the sons of Eshek his brother, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.

rwbs@1Chronicles:8:40 @ And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons’ sons, an hundred and fifty. All these of the sons of Benjamin.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:1 @ So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:2 @ Now the first inhabitants that in their possessions in their cities, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:3 @ And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:4 @ Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:5 @ And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:6 @ And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:7 @ And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:8 @ And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:9 @ And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men heads of the father’s in the house of their fathers.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:10 @ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:11 @ And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God; (note:)Azariah: also called, Seraiah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:12 @ And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:13 @ And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God. (note:)very…: Hebrews. mighty men of valour(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:14 @ And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:15 @ And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:16 @ And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:17 @ And the porters, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum the chief;

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:18 @ Who until then in the king’s gate eastward: they porters in the camp of the children of Levi.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:19 @ And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, over the host of the LORD, keepers of the entrance. (note:)gates: Hebrews. thresholds(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:20 @ And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, the LORD with him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:21 @ Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:22 @ All these chosen to be porters in the gates two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer ordained in their charge. (note:)did…: Hebrews. founded(:note)set…: or, trust

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:23 @ So they and their children the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD,, the house of the tabernacle, by watch.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:24 @ In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:25 @ And their brethren, in their villages, to come after seven days from time to time with them.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:26 @ For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in charge of the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. (note:)set…: or, trust(:note)chambers: or, storehouses

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:27 @ And they lodged about the house of God, because the charge upon them, and the opening of it every morning to them.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:28 @ And of them had the charge of the vessels of service, that they should bring them in and out by number. (note:)bring…: Hebrews. bring them in by tale, and carry them out by tale(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:29 @ of them also appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices. (note:)instruments: or, vessels(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:30 @ And of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:31 @ And Mattithiah, of the Levites, who the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans. (note:)set…: or, trust(:note)in…: or, on flat plates, or, slices

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:32 @ And of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, over the showbread, to prepare every sabbath. (note:)shewbread: Hebrews. bread of ordering(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:33 @ And these the singers, heads of the fathers of the Levites, in the chambers free: for they were employed in work day and night. (note:)they…: Hebrews. upon them(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:34 @ These chief fathers of the Levites leaders throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:35 @ And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name Maachah:

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:36 @ And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:38 @ And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, opposite their brethren.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:40 @ And the son of Jonathan Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:41 @ And the sons of Micah, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea,.

rwbs@1Chronicles:9:44 @ And Azel had six sons, whose names these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these the sons of Azel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:1 @ Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. (note:)slain: or, wounded(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:2 @ And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. (note:)Abinadab: also called, Ishui(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:3 @ And the battle prevailed against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded by the archers. (note:)and the archers: Hebrews. and the shooters with bows(:note)hit: Heb. found

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:4 @ Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through with it; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was greatly afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. (note:)abuse me: or, mock me(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:5 @ And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:6 @ So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together.

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:7 @ And when all the men of Israel that in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:8 @ And it came to pass on the next day, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa.

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:9 @ And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent around into the land of the Philistines, to carry tidings to their idols, and to the people.

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:10 @ And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon.

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:11 @ And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:12 @ They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:13 @ So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking of a medium, to enquire; (note:)committed: Hebrews. transgressed(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:10:14 @ And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse. (note:)Jesse: Hebrews. Isai(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:1 @ Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, Behold, we thy bone and thy flesh.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:2 @ And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. (note:)in time…: Hebrews. both yesterday and the third day(:note)feed: or, rule

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:3 @ Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:4 @ And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which Jebus; where the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:5 @ And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come here. Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion, which the city of David.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:6 @ And David said, Whoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was chief. (note:)chief: Hebrews. head(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:7 @ And David dwelt in the strong hold; therefore they called it the city of David. (note:)it: that is, Zion(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:8 @ And he built the city all around, even from Millo all around: and Joab repaired the rest of the city. (note:)repaired: Hebrews. revived(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:9 @ So David became greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts with him. (note:)waxed…: Hebrews. went in going and increasing(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:10 @ These also the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. (note:)strengthened…: or, held strongly with him(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:11 @ And this the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted his spear against three hundred slain at one time. (note:)an Hachmonite: or, son of Hachmoni(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:12 @ And after him Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who of the three mighty men.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:13 @ He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines. (note:)Pasdammim: also called, Ephesdammim(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:14 @ And they set themselves in the midst of parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved by a great deliverance. (note:)set…: or, stood(:note)deliverance: or, salvation

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:15 @ Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim. (note:)three…: or, three captains over the thirty(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:16 @ And David then in the strong hold, and the Philistines’ garrison then at Bethlehem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:17 @ And David longed, and said, O that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that at the gate!

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:18 @ And the three broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that by the gate, and took, and brought to David: but David would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:19 @ And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men. (note:)that have…: Hebrews. with their lives?(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:20 @ And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting his spear against three hundred, he slew, and had a name among the three.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:21 @ Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: but he attained not to the three.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:22 @ Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many deeds; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day. (note:)who had…: Hebrews. great of deeds(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:23 @ And he slew an Egyptian, a man of stature, five cubits tall; and in the Egyptian’s hand a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and slew him with his own spear. (note:)great…: Hebrews. measure(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:24 @ These did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:25 @ Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the three: and David set him over his guard.

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:26 @ Also the valiant men of the armies, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:27 @ Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, (note:)Shammoth: or, Shammah(:note)Harorite: or, HaroditePelonite: or, Paltite

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:28 @ Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:29 @ Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, (note:)Sibbecai: or, Mebunnai(:note)Ilai: or, Zalmon

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:30 @ Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite, (note:)Heled: or, Heleb(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:31 @ Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:32 @ Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, (note:)Hurai: or, Hiddai(:note)Abiel: or, Abialbon

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:33 @ Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:34 @ The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite, (note:)Hashem: or, Jashen(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:35 @ Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur, (note:)Sacar: or, Sharar(:note)Eliphal: or, ElipheletUr: or, Ahasbai

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:36 @ Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:37 @ Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai, (note:)Hezro: or Hezrai(:note)Naarai: or Paarai the Arbite

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:38 @ Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri, (note:)the son…: or, the Haggerite(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:39 @ Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:40 @ Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:41 @ Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:42 @ Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:43 @ Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:44 @ Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:45 @ Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, (note:)son…: or, Shimrite(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:46 @ Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:11:47 @ Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:1 @ Now these they that came to David to Ziklag, while he could not move about freely because of Saul the son of Kish: and they among the mighty men, helpers of the war. (note:)while…: Hebrews. being yet shut up(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:2 @ armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in stones and arrows from a bow, of Saul’s brethren of Benjamin.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:3 @ The chief Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, (note:)Shemaah: or, Hasmaah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:4 @ And Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Josabad the Gederathite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:5 @ Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:6 @ Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:7 @ And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:8 @ And of the Gadites there separated themselves to David in the strong hold in the wilderness men of might, men of war for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces the faces of lions, and as swift as the roes upon the mountains; (note:)of war: Hebrews. of the host(:note)as swift…: Heb. as the roes upon the mountains to make haste

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:9 @ Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:10 @ Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:11 @ Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:12 @ Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:13 @ Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:14 @ These of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand. (note:)one…: or, one that was least could resist an hundred, and the greatest a thousand(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:15 @ These they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflowed all its banks; and they put to flight all of the valleys, toward the east, and toward the west. (note:)overflown: Hebrews. filled over(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:16 @ And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the strong hold to David.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:17 @ And David went out to meet them, and answered and said to them, If ye have come peaceably to me to help me, my heart shall be knit to you: but if to betray me to my enemies, seeing no wrong in my hands, the God of our fathers look, and rebuke. (note:)to meet…: Hebrews. before them(:note)be knit: Heb. be onewrong: or, violence

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:18 @ Then the spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the captains,, Thine, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace to thee, and peace to thy helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band. (note:)came…: Hebrews. clothed(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:19 @ And there fell of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to our heads. (note:)to the…: Hebrews. on our heads(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:20 @ And as he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that of Manasseh.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:21 @ And they helped David against the band: for they all mighty men of valour, and were captains in the host. (note:)against…: or, with a band(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:22 @ For at time day by day there came to David to help him, until a great host, like the host of God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:23 @ And these the numbers of the bands ready armed to the war, came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD. (note:)bands: or, captains, or, men: Hebrews. heads(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:24 @ The children of Judah that bore shield and spear six thousand and eight hundred, ready armed for war. (note:)armed: or, prepared(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:25 @ Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for war, seven thousand and one hundred.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:26 @ Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:27 @ And Jehoiada the leader of the Aaronites, and with him three thousand and seven hundred;

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:28 @ And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father’s house twenty and two captains.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:29 @ And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for to this time the greatest part of them had kept the guard of the house of Saul. (note:)kindred: Hebrews. brethren(:note)the greatest…: Heb. a multitude of them

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:30 @ And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers. (note:)famous: Hebrews. men of names(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:31 @ And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, who were expressed by name, to come and make David king.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:32 @ And of the children of Issachar, that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them two hundred; and all their brethren at their command.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:33 @ Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, who could keep rank: not of double heart. (note:)expert…: or, rangers of battle, or, ranged in battle(:note)keep…: or, set the battle in arraynot…: Hebrews. without a heart and a heart

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:34 @ And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:35 @ And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:36 @ And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand. (note:)expert: or, keeping their rank(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:37 @ And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, an hundred and twenty thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:38 @ All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel of one heart to make David king.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:39 @ And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had made preparation for them.

rwbs@1Chronicles:12:40 @ Moreover they that were near them, to Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on donkeys, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, provisions, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for joy in Israel. (note:)meat…: or, victual of meal(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:1 @ And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader.

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:2 @ And David said to all the congregation of Israel, If good to you, and of the LORD our God, let us send abroad to our brethren every where, left in all the land of Israel, and with them to the priests and Levites in their cities common lands, that they may assemble to us: (note:)send…: Hebrews. break forth and send(:note)in their…: Heb. in the cities of their suburbs

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:3 @ And let us bring again to us the ark of our God: for we enquired not at it in the days of Saul. (note:)bring…: Hebrews. bring about(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:4 @ And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:5 @ So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even to the entrance of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim.

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:6 @ And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah,, to Kirjathjearim, which to Judah, to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth the cherubim, whose name is called.

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:7 @ And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart. (note:)carried…: Hebrews. made the ark to ride(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:9 @ And when they came to the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. (note:)Chidon: also called Nachon(:note)stumbled: or, shook it

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:10 @ And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:11 @ And David was displeased, because the LORD had broken forth upon Uzza: therefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day. (note:)Perezuzza: that is, The breach of Uzza(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:12 @ And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God to me?

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:13 @ So David brought not the ark to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite. (note:)brought: Hebrews. removed(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:13:14 @ And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:2 @ And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was exalted on high, because of his people Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:4 @ Now these the names of children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon,

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:8 @ And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard, and went out against them.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:9 @ And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:10 @ And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And the LORD said to him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thy hand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:11 @ So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon my enemies by my hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. (note:)Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:12 @ And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:13 @ And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:14 @ Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said to him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:15 @ And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then thou shalt go out to battle: for God hath gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:16 @ David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer. (note:)Gibeon: also called, Geba(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:14:17 @ And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:1 @ And built houses for himself in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:2 @ Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister to him for ever. (note:)None…: Hebrews. It is not to carry the ark of God, but for the Levites(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:3 @ And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD to its place, which he had prepared for it.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:4 @ And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites:

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:5 @ Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty: (note:)brethren: or, kinsmen(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:6 @ Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:7 @ Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:8 @ Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:9 @ Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren eighty:

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:10 @ Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:11 @ And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:12 @ And said to them, Ye the heads of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel to I have prepared for it.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:13 @ For because ye not at the first, the LORD our God broke forth upon us, for that we sought him not after the proper way.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:14 @ So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:15 @ And the children of the Levites bore the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staffs on it, as Moses commanded according to the word of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:16 @ And David spoke to the leaders of the Levites to appoint their brethren the singers with instruments of music, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:17 @ So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:18 @ And with them their brethren of the second, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:19 @ So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, to sound with cymbals of brass;

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:21 @ And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to lead. (note:)on the…: or, on the eighth to oversee(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:22 @ And Chenaniah, leader of the Levites, for song: he instructed about the song, because he skilful. (note:)was for…: or, was for the carriage: he instructed about the carriage(:note)song: Hebrews. lifting up

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:23 @ And Berechiah and Elkanah doorkeepers for the ark.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:24 @ And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah doorkeepers for the ark.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:25 @ So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obededom with joy.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:26 @ And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bulls and seven rams.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:27 @ And David clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bore the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also upon him an ephod of linen. (note:)song: or, carriage(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:28 @ Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps.

rwbs@1Chronicles:15:29 @ And it came to pass, the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:1 @ So they brought the ark of God, and set it inside the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:2 @ And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:4 @ And he appointed of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:5 @ Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; (note:)with psalteries…: Hebrews. with instruments of psalteries and harps(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:6 @ Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:7 @ Then on that day David delivered first to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:8 @ Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:10 @ Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:11 @ Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:12 @ Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:14 @ He the LORD our God; his judgments in all the earth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:15 @ Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word he commanded to a thousand generations;

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:18 @ Saying, To thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance; (note:)the lot: Hebrews. the cord(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:20 @ And they went from nation to nation, and from kingdom to another people;

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:21 @ He permitted no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:23 @ Sing to the LORD, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:24 @ Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:25 @ For great the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also to be feared above all gods.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:26 @ For all the gods of the people idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:28 @ Give to the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give to the LORD glory and strength.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:29 @ Give to the LORD the glory to his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:30 @ Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:31 @ Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:32 @ Let the sea roar, and all it containeth: let the fields rejoice, and all that in it.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:33 @ Then shall the trees of the wood sing at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:34 @ O give thanks to the LORD; for good; for his mercy for ever.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:35 @ And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, glory in thy praise.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:36 @ Blessed the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:37 @ So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required:

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:38 @ And Obededom with their brethren, sixty and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah porters:

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:39 @ And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that at Gibeon,

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:40 @ To offer burnt offerings to the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel; (note:)morning…: Hebrews. in the morning, and in the evening(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:41 @ And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy for ever;

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:42 @ And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should sound aloud, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun porters. (note:)porters: Hebrews. for the gate(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:16:43 @ And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:1 @ Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD under curtains.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:2 @ Then Nathan said to David, Do all that in thy heart; for God with thee.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:3 @ And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:4 @ Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in:

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:5 @ For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel to this day; but have gone from tent to tent, and from tabernacle. (note:)have gone: Hebrews. have been(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:6 @ Wherever I have walked with all Israel, have I spoken a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedars?

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:7 @ Now therefore thus shalt thou say to my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepfold, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: (note:)from following: Hebrews. from after(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:8 @ And I have been with thee wherever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thy enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that in the earth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:9 @ Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:10 @ And since the time that I commanded judges over my people Israel. Moreover I will subdue all thy enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will build thee an house.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:11 @ And it shall come to pass, when thy days shall be ended that thou must go with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, who shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:13 @ I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took from that was before thee:

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:15 @ According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak to David.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:16 @ And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who I, O LORD God, and what my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:17 @ And this was a small thing in thy eyes, O God; for thou hast spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:18 @ What can David more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:20 @ O LORD, none like thee, neither God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:21 @ And what one nation in the earth like thy people Israel, whom God went to redeem his own people, to make thee a name by great and terrible things, by driving out nations from before thy people, whom thou hast redeemed out of Egypt?

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:22 @ For thy people Israel didst thou make thy own people for ever; and thou, LORD, becamest their God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:23 @ Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:24 @ Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts the God of Israel, a God to Israel: and the house of David thy servant established before thee.

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:25 @ For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found to pray before thee. (note:)hast…: Hebrews. hast revealed the ear of thy servant(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:17:27 @ Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and blessed for ever. (note:)let…: or, it hath pleased thee(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:1 @ Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and its towns out of the hand of the Philistines.

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:2 @ And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David’s servants, brought tribute.

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:3 @ And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah to Hamath, as he went to establish his dominion by the river Euphrates. (note:)Hadarezer: or, Hadadezer(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:4 @ And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also hamstrung all the chariot, but reserved of them an hundred chariots. (note:)seven…: or, seven hundred(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:5 @ And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. (note:)Damascus: Hebrews. Darmesek(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:6 @ Then David put in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, brought tribute. Thus the LORD preserved David wherever he went.

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:7 @ And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:8 @ Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, David brought very much brass, with which Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vessels of brass. (note:)Tibhath…: called in the book of Samuel Betah, and Berothai(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:9 @ Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; (note:)Tou: also called, Toi(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:10 @ He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had warred with Tou;) and all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass. (note:)Hadoram: also called, Joram(:note)to enquire…: or, to saluteto congratulate: Hebrews. to blesshad war: Heb. was the man of wars

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:11 @ Them also king David dedicated to the LORD, with the silver and the gold that he brought from all nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek.

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:12 @ Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand. (note:)Abishai: Hebrews. Abshai(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:13 @ And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the LORD preserved David wherever he went.

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:15 @ And Joab the son of Zeruiah over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder. (note:)recorder: or, remembrancer(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:16 @ And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; (note:)Abimelech: also called, Ahimelech(:note)Shavsha: also called Seraiah or Shisha

rwbs@1Chronicles:18:17 @ And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David chief about the king. (note:)about…: Hebrews. at the hand of the king(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:1 @ Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:2 @ And David said, I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:3 @ But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters to thee? are not his servants come to thee to search, and to overthrow, and to spy out the land? (note:)Thinkest…: Hebrews. In thine eyes doth David, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:4 @ Therefore Hanun took David’s servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:5 @ Then there went, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards are grown, and return.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:6 @ And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia, and out of Syriamaachah, and out of Zobah. (note:)odious: Hebrews. to stink(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:7 @ So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and his people; who came and encamped before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities, and came to battle.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:8 @ And when David heard, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:9 @ And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that had come by themselves in the field.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:10 @ Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose from all the best of Israel, and put in array against the Syrians. (note:)the battle…: Hebrews. the face of the battle was(:note)choice: or, young men

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:11 @ And the rest of the people he delivered to the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set in array against the children of Ammon. (note:)Abishai: Hebrews. Abshai(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:12 @ And he said, If the Syrians shall be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon shall be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:13 @ Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do good in his sight.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:14 @ So Joab and the people that with him drew near before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:15 @ And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians had fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:16 @ And when the Syrians saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer before them. (note:)river: that is, Euphrates(:note)Shophach: also called, Shobach

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:17 @ And it was told to David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:18 @ But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.

rwbs@1Chronicles:19:19 @ And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were smote before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.

rwbs@1Chronicles:20:1 @ And it came to pass, that after the year had ended, at the time that kings go out, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. (note:)after…: Hebrews. at the return of the year(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:20:2 @ And David took the crown of their king from his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and precious stones in it; and it was set upon David’s head: and he brought also a great quantity of spoil out of the city. (note:)to weigh: Hebrews. the weight of(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:20:3 @ And he brought out the people that in it, and cut with saws, and with instruments of iron, and with axes. Even so David dealt with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:20:4 @ And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. (note:)arose: or, continued: Hebrews. stood(:note)Gezer: also called, GobSippai: also called, Saphthe giant: or, Rapha

rwbs@1Chronicles:20:5 @ And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear’s shaft like a weaver’s beam. (note:)Jair: also called, Jaareoregim(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:20:6 @ And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of stature, whose fingers and toes four and twenty, six, and six: and he also was the son of the giant. (note:)great…: Hebrews. measure(:note)the son…: Heb. born to the giant, or, Rapha

rwbs@1Chronicles:20:7 @ But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David’s brother slew him. (note:)defied: or, reproached(:note)Shimea: also called Shammah

rwbs@1Chronicles:20:8 @ These were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:2 @ And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan; and bring the number of them to me, that I may know.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:3 @ And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times more than they: but, my lord the king, they not all my lord’s servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:4 @ Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Therefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:5 @ And Joab gave the sum of the number of the people to David. And all Israel were a million and an hundred thousand men that drew sword: and Judah four hundred and seventy thousand men that drew sword.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:6 @ But Levi and Benjamin he counted not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:7 @ And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel. (note:)And…: Hebrews. And it was evil in the eyes of the LORD concerning this thing(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:8 @ And David said to God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:9 @ And the LORD spoke to Gad, David’s seer, saying,

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:10 @ Go and tell David, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three: choose thee one of them, that I may do to thee. (note:)offer: Hebrews. stretch out(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:11 @ So Gad came to David, and said to him, Thus saith the LORD, Choose thee (note:)Choose…: Hebrews. Take to thee(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:12 @ Either three years’ famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while the sword of thy enemies overtaketh; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the land of Israel. Now therefore consider thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:13 @ And David said to Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the hand of the LORD; for very great his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand of man. (note:)very great: or, very many(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:14 @ So the LORD sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of Israel seventy thousand men.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:15 @ And God sent an angel to Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay now thy hand. And the angel of the LORD stood by the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. (note:)Ornan: also called, Araunah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:16 @ And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:17 @ And David said to God, not I commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but these sheep, what have they done? let thy hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father’s house; but not on thy people, that they should be afflicted.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:18 @ Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David, that David should go up, and build an altar to the LORD in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:19 @ And David went up at the saying of Gad, which he spoke in the name of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:20 @ And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. (note:)And Ornan…: or, When Ornan turned back and saw the angel, then he and his four sons with him hid themselves(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:21 @ And as David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David, and went out of the threshingfloor, and bowed himself to David with face to the ground.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:22 @ Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of threshingfloor, that I may build an altar in it to the LORD: thou shalt grant it to me for the full price: that the plague may be restrained from the people. (note:)Grant: Hebrews. Give(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:23 @ And Ornan said to David, Take to thee, and let my lord the king do good in his eyes: lo, I give the oxen for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I give it all.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:24 @ And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take which thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:25 @ So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:26 @ And David built there an altar to the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:27 @ And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into its sheath.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:28 @ At that time when David saw that the LORD had answered him in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite, then he sacrificed there.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:29 @ For the tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the altar of the burnt offering, at that season in the high place at Gibeon.

rwbs@1Chronicles:21:30 @ But David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:1 @ Then David said, This the house of the LORD God, and this the altar of the burnt offering for Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:2 @ And David commanded to gather the strangers that in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:3 @ And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance beyond weight;

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:4 @ Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:5 @ And David said, Solomon my son young and tender, and the house to be built for the LORD very magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will now make preparation for it. So David made abundant preparation before his death.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:6 @ Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:7 @ And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house to the name of the LORD my God:

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:8 @ But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house to my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:9 @ Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days. (note:)Solomon: that is, Peaceable(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:10 @ He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:11 @ Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:12 @ Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:13 @ Then shalt thou prosper, if thou shalt take heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:14 @ Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a million talents of silver; and of brass and iron beyond weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add to them. (note:)trouble: or, poverty(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:15 @ Moreover workmen with thee in great numbers, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of skilful men for every manner of work. (note:)workers…: that is, masons and carpenters(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:16 @ Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, no number. Arise, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:17 @ David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son,,

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:18 @ not the LORD your God with you? and hath he given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into my hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.

rwbs@1Chronicles:22:19 @ Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:2 @ And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:3 @ Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:4 @ Of which, twenty and four thousand to oversee the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand officers and judges: (note:)set…: or, oversee(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:5 @ Moreover four thousand porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made,, to praise.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:6 @ And David divided them into divisions among the sons of Levi,, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. (note:)courses: Hebrews. divisions(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:7 @ Of the Gershonites, Laadan, and Shimei. (note:)Laadan: or, Libni(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:8 @ The sons of Laadan; the chief Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:9 @ The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These the heads of the father’s of Laadan.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:10 @ And the sons of Shimei, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four the sons of Shimei. (note:)Zina: or, Zizah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:11 @ And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to father’s house. (note:)had…: Hebrews. did not multiply sons(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:12 @ The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:13 @ The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister to him, and to bless in his name for ever.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:14 @ Now Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:15 @ The sons of Moses, Gershom, and Eliezer.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:16 @ Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel the chief. (note:)Shebuel: also called, Shubael(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:17 @ And the sons of Eliezer, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had no other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. (note:)the chief: or, the first(:note)very many: Hebrews. highly multiplied

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:18 @ Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief. (note:)Shelomith: also called, Shelomoth(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:19 @ Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:20 @ Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah the first, and Jesiah the second.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:21 @ The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:22 @ And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons of Kish took them. (note:)brethren: or, kinsmen(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:23 @ The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:24 @ These the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; the heads of the father’s, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:25 @ For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest to his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: (note:)that…: or, and he dwelleth in Jerusalem, etc(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:26 @ And also to the Levites; they shall no carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for its service.

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:27 @ For by the last words of David the Levites numbered from twenty years old and above: (note:)numbered: Hebrews. number(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:28 @ Because their office to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; (note:)their…: Hebrews. their station was at the hand of the sons of Aaron(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:29 @ Both for the showbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for the pan, and for that which is fried, and for all measures of volume and size; (note:)pan: or, flat plate(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:30 @ And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening;

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:31 @ And to offer all burnt sacrifices to the LORD on the sabbaths, in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number, according to the order commanded to them, continually before the LORD:

rwbs@1Chronicles:23:32 @ And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the holy, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:1 @ Now the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:2 @ But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:3 @ And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:4 @ And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar sixteen chief men of the house of fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:5 @ Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:6 @ And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, of the Levites, recorded them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the father’s of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and taken for Ithamar. (note:)principal…: Hebrews. house of the father(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:7 @ Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:8 @ The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:9 @ The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:10 @ The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:11 @ The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:12 @ The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:13 @ The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:14 @ The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:15 @ The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:16 @ The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:17 @ The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:18 @ The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:19 @ These the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the LORD, according to their custom, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:20 @ And the rest of the sons of Levi: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah. (note:)Shubael: also called, Shebuel(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:21 @ Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first Isshiah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:22 @ Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath. (note:)Shelomoth: also called, Shelomith(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:23 @ And the sons; Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:24 @ the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:25 @ The brother of Michah Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:26 @ The sons of Merari Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:27 @ The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:29 @ Concerning Kish: the son of Kish Jerahmeel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:30 @ The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.

rwbs@1Chronicles:24:31 @ These likewise cast lots even as their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the heads of the father’s of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers even as their younger brethren.

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:1 @ Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:2 @ Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, who prophesied according to the order of the king. (note:)Asarelah: otherwise called Jesharelah(:note)according…: Hebrews. by the hands of the king

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:3 @ Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD. (note:)Zeri: or, Izri(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:4 @ Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth: (note:)Uzziel: also called, Azareel(:note)Shebuel: also called, Shubael

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:5 @ All these the sons of Heman the king’s seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. (note:)words: or, matters(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:6 @ All these under the hands of their father to sing the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king’s order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. (note:)according…: Hebrews. by the hands of the king(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:7 @ So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the LORD, all that were skilful, was two hundred and eighty and eight.

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:8 @ And they cast lots, for their duties, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:9 @ Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:10 @ The third to Zaccur,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:11 @ The fourth to Izri,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:12 @ The fifth to Nethaniah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:13 @ The sixth to Bukkiah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:14 @ The seventh to Jesharelah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:15 @ The eighth to Jeshaiah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:16 @ The ninth to Mattaniah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:17 @ The tenth to Shimei,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:18 @ The eleventh to Azareel,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:19 @ The twelfth to Hashabiah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:20 @ The thirteenth to Shubael,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:21 @ The fourteenth to Mattithiah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:22 @ The fifteenth to Jeremoth,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:23 @ The sixteenth to Hananiah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:24 @ The seventeenth to Joshbekashah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:25 @ The eighteenth to Hanani,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:26 @ The nineteenth to Mallothi,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:27 @ The twentieth to Eliathah,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:28 @ The one and twentieth to Hothir,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:29 @ The two and twentieth to Giddalti,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:30 @ The three and twentieth to Mahazioth,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve:

rwbs@1Chronicles:25:31 @ The four and twentieth to Romamtiezer,, his sons, and his brethren, twelve.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:1 @ Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. (note:)Meshelemiah: also called, Shelemiah(:note)Asaph: also called, Ebiasaph

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:2 @ And the sons of Meshelemiah, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:3 @ Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:4 @ Moreover the sons of Obededom, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:5 @ Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him. (note:)him: that is, Obededom(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:6 @ Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they mighty men of valour.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:7 @ The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:8 @ All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, sixty and two of Obededom.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:10 @ Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:11 @ Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah thirteen.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:12 @ Among these the divisions of the porters, among the chief men, duties like one another, to minister in the house of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:13 @ And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate. (note:)as well…: or, as well for the small as for the great(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:14 @ And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. (note:)Shelemiah: also called Meshelemiah(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:15 @ To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim. (note:)Asuppim: Hebrews. gatherings(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:16 @ To Shuppim and Hosah westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the way of the ascent, watch against watch.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:18 @ At Parbar westward, four at the highway, two at Parbar.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:19 @ These the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:20 @ And of the Levites, Ahijah over the treasuries of the house of God, and over the treasuries of the dedicated things. (note:)dedicated…: Hebrews. holy things(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:21 @ the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, of Laadan the Gershonite, Jehieli. (note:)Laadan: also called, Libni(:note)Jehieli: also called, Jehiel

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:22 @ The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:23 @ Of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, the Uzzielites:

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:24 @ And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, ruler of the treasuries.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:26 @ Which Shelomith and his brethren over all the treasuries of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:27 @ Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD. (note:)spoils…: Hebrews. battles and spoils(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:28 @ And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; whoever had dedicated under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:29 @ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:30 @ of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, officers among them of Israel on this side of Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king. (note:)officers…: Hebrews. over the charge(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:31 @ Among the Hebronites Jerijah the chief, among the Hebronites, according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.

rwbs@1Chronicles:26:32 @ And his brethren, men of valour, two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king. (note:)affairs: Hebrews. thing(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:1 @ Now the children of Israel after their number,, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:2 @ Over the first course for the first month Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:3 @ Of the children of Perez the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:4 @ And over the course of the second month Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise twenty and four thousand. (note:)Dodai: also called, Dodo(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:5 @ The third captain of the host for the third month Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course twenty and four thousand. (note:)chief…: or, principal officer(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:6 @ This Benaiah, mighty the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course Ammizabad his son.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:7 @ The fourth for the fourth month Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:8 @ The fifth captain for the fifth month Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:9 @ The sixth for the sixth month Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:10 @ The seventh for the seventh month Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:11 @ The eighth for the eighth month Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:12 @ The ninth for the ninth month Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:13 @ The tenth for the tenth month Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:14 @ The eleventh for the eleventh month Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course twenty and four thousand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:15 @ The twelfth for the twelfth month Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course twenty and four thousand. (note:)Heldai: also called, Heled(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:16 @ Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:17 @ Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:18 @ Of Judah, Elihu, of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael: (note:)Elihu: also called, Eliab(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:19 @ Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:20 @ Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:21 @ Of the half of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:22 @ Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These the princes of the tribes of Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:23 @ But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like the stars of the heavens.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:24 @ Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David. (note:)was: Hebrews. ascended(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:25 @ And over the king’s treasuries Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:26 @ And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground Ezri the son of Chelub:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:27 @ And over the vineyards Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars Zabdi the Shiphmite: (note:)over the increase…: Hebrews. over that which was of the vineyards(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:28 @ And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that in the low plains Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil Joash:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:29 @ And over the herds that fed in Sharon Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds in the valleys Shaphat the son of Adlai:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:30 @ Over the camels also Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the donkeys Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:31 @ And over the flocks Jaziz the Hagerite. All these the rulers of the substance which king David’s.

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:32 @ Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni with the king’s sons: (note:)scribe: or, secretary(:note)son…: or, Hachmonite

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:33 @ And Ahithophel the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite the king’s companion:

rwbs@1Chronicles:27:34 @ And after Ahithophel Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army Joab.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:1 @ And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, to Jerusalem. (note:)possession: or, cattle(:note)and of…: or, and his sonsofficers: or, eunuchs

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:2 @ Then David the king stood upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people:, I in my heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:4 @ However the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he took pleasure in me to make king over all Israel:

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:5 @ And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:6 @ And he said to me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him my son, and I will be his father.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:8 @ Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:9 @ And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou shalt seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou shalt forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:10 @ Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:11 @ Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses of it, and of its treasuries, and of its upper chambers, and of its inner parlours and of the place of the mercy seat,

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:12 @ And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the surrounding chambers, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things: (note:)of all that…: Hebrews. of all that was with him(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:13 @ Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:15 @ Even the weight for the lampstands of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every lampstand, and for its lamps: and for the lampstands of silver by weight, for the lampstand, and for its lamps, according to the use of every lampstand.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:16 @ And by weight gold for the tables of showbread, for every table; and silver for the tables of silver:

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:17 @ Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basins by weight for every basin; and by weight for every basin of silver:

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:18 @ And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubim, that spread out, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:19 @ All, the LORD made me understand in writing by hand upon me, all the works of this pattern.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:20 @ And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, my God, with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@1Chronicles:28:21 @ And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people wholly at thy command.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:1 @ Furthermore David the king said to all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, young and tender, and the work great: for the palace not for man, but for the LORD God.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:2 @ Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for of gold, and the silver for of silver, and the brass for of brass, the iron for of iron, and wood for of wood; onyx stones, and to be set, glittering stones, and of various colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:3 @ Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of my own possessions, of gold and silver, I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:4 @ three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses:

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:5 @ The gold for of gold, and the silver for of silver, and for all manner of work by the hands of craftsmen. And who is willing to consecrate his service this day to the LORD? (note:)consecrate his service: Hebrews. fill his hand(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:6 @ Then the heads of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly,

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:7 @ And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:8 @ And they with whom stones were found gave to the treasury of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:9 @ Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:10 @ Therefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:11 @ Thine, O LORD, the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all in the heaven and on the earth; thine the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:12 @ Both riches and honour from thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thy hand power and might; and in thy hand to make great, and to give strength to all.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:13 @ Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:14 @ But who I, and what my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things from thee, and of thy own have we given thee. (note:)be able: Hebrews. retain, or, obtain strength(:note)of thine…: Heb. of thine hand

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:15 @ For we strangers before thee, and sojourners, as all our fathers: our days on the earth as a shadow, and no abiding. (note:)abiding: Hebrews. expectation(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:16 @ O LORD our God, all this abundance that we have prepared to build thee an house for thy holy name from thy hand, and all thy own.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:17 @ I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, who are present here, to offer willingly to thee. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:18 @ O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart to thee: (note:)prepare: or, stablish(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:19 @ And give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all, and to build the palace, which I have made provision.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:20 @ And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:21 @ And they sacrificed sacrifices to the LORD, and offered burnt offerings to the LORD, on the day following that day, a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel:

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:22 @ And ate and drank before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed to the LORD the chief governor, and Zadok priest.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:23 @ Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:24 @ And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves to Solomon the king. (note:)submitted…: Hebrews. gave the hand under Solomon(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:25 @ And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:26 @ Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:27 @ And the time that he reigned over Israel forty years; seven years he reigned in Hebron, and thirty and three he reigned in Jerusalem.

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:29 @ Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer, (note:)book: or, history: Hebrews. words(:note)

rwbs@1Chronicles:29:30 @ With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:1 @ And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the LORD his God with him, and magnified him exceedingly.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:2 @ Then Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to every governor in all Israel, the heads of the father’s.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:3 @ So Solomon, and all the congregation with him, went to the high place that at Gibeon; for there was the tabernacle of the congregation of God, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:4 @ But the ark of God David had brought up from Kirjathjearim to David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:5 @ Moreover the brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought for it. (note:)he put: or, was there(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:6 @ And Solomon went up there to the brasen altar before the LORD, which at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:7 @ In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, Ask what I shall give thee.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:8 @ And Solomon said to God, Thou hast shown great mercy to David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:9 @ Now, O LORD God, let thy promise to David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. (note:)like…: Hebrews. much as the dust of the earth(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:11 @ And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thy enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:12 @ Wisdom and knowledge granted to thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:13 @ Then Solomon came to the high place that at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:14 @ And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:15 @ And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycamore trees that in the vale for abundance. (note:)made: Hebrews. gave(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:16 @ And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king’s merchants received the linen yarn at a price. (note:)Solomon…: Hebrews. the going forth of the horses which was Solomon’s(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:1:17 @ And they fetched up, and brought out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so they brought out for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, by their means. (note:)means: Hebrews. hand(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:1 @ And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:2 @ And Solomon numbered out seventy thousand men to bear burdens, and eighty thousand to hew in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred to oversee them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:3 @ And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell in,. (note:)Huram: or, Hiram(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:4 @ Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate to him, to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This for ever to Israel. (note:)sweet…: Hebrews. incense of spices(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:5 @ And the house which I build great: for great our God above all gods.

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:6 @ But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who I then, that I should build him an house, except only to burn sacrifice before him? (note:)is able: Hebrews. hath retained, or, obtained strength(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:7 @ Send me now therefore a man skilful to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and crimson, and blue, and that hath skill to engrave with the skilful men that with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. (note:)to grave: Hebrews. to grave gravings(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:9 @ Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build great and wonderful. (note:)wonderful…: Hebrews. great and wonderful(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:10 @ And, behold, I will give to thy servants, the hewers that cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil.

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:11 @ Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:12 @ Huram said moreover, Blessed the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that may build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. (note:)endued…: Hebrews. knowing prudence and understanding(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:13 @ And now I have sent a skilful man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father’s,

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:14 @ The son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father a man of Tyre, skilful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in fine linen, and in crimson; also to engrave any manner of engraving, and to find out every device which shall be put to him, with thy skilful men, and with the skilful men of my lord David thy father.

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:15 @ Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the wine, which my lord hath spoken of, let him send to his servants:

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:16 @ And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; and thou mayest convey it to Jerusalem. (note:)as much…: Heb according to all thy need(:note)Joppa: Hebrews. Japho

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:17 @ And Solomon numbered all the strangers that in the land of Israel, after the numbering which David his father had numbered them; and they were found an hundred and fifty thousand and three thousand and six hundred. (note:)the strangers: Hebrews. the men the strangers(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:2:18 @ And he set seventy thousand of them bearers of burdens, and eighty thousand hewers in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred overseers to set the people to work.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:1 @ Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where appeared to David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. (note:)where…: or, which was seen of David his father(:note)Ornan: also called, Araunah

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:2 @ And he began to build in the second of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:3 @ Now these Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure sixty cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits. (note:)instructed: Hebrews. founded(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:4 @ And the porch that in the front, the length according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the height an hundred and twenty: and he overlaid it within with pure gold.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:5 @ And the greater house he panelled with fir wood, which he overlaid with fine gold, and set on it palm trees and chains.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:6 @ And he adorned the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold gold of Parvaim. (note:)garnished: Hebrews. covered(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:7 @ He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls of it, and the doors of it, with gold; and engraved cherubim on the walls.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:8 @ And he made the most holy house, the length of which according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the breadth of it twenty cubits: and he overlaid it with fine gold, to six hundred talents.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:9 @ And the weight of the nails fifty shekels of gold. And he overlaid the upper chambers with gold.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:10 @ And in the most holy house he made two cherubim of image work, and overlaid them with gold. (note:)image…: or, (as some think) of moveable work(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:11 @ And the wings of the cherubim twenty cubits long: one wing five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:12 @ And wing of the other cherub five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing five cubits, joining to the wing of the other cherub.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:13 @ The wings of these cherubim spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces inward. (note:)inward: or, toward the house(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:14 @ And he made the veil blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubim on it. (note:)wrought: Hebrews. caused to ascend(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:15 @ Also he made before the house two pillars of thirty and five cubits high, and the capital that on the top of each of them five cubits. (note:)high: Hebrews. long(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:16 @ And he made chains, in the inner sanctuary, and put on the heads of the pillars; and made an hundred pomegranates, and put on the chains.

rwbs@2Chronicles:3:17 @ And he erected the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz. (note:)Jachin: that is, He shall establish(:note)Boaz: that is, In it is strength

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:1 @ Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length of it, and twenty cubits the breadth of it, and ten cubits the height of it.

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:2 @ Also he made a molten sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, round in shape, and five cubits the height of it; and a line of thirty cubits around it. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from his brim to his brim(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:3 @ And under it the similitude of oxen, which surrounded it: ten in a cubit, surrounding the sea. Two rows of oxen cast, when it was cast.

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:4 @ It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea above upon them, and all their back parts inward.

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:5 @ And the thickness of it an handbreadth, and the brim of it like the work of the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies; it received and held three thousand baths. (note:)with flowers…: or, like a lilyflower(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:6 @ He made also ten lavers, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them: such things as they offered for the burnt offering they washed in them; but the sea for the priests to wash in. (note:)such…: Hebrews. the work of burnt offering(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:7 @ And he made ten lampstands of gold according to their form, and set in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:8 @ He made also ten tables, and placed in the temple, five on the right side, and five on the left. And he made an hundred basins of gold. (note:)basons: or, bowls(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:9 @ Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass.

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:10 @ And he set the sea on the right side of the east end, toward the south.

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:11 @ And Huram made the pots, and the shovels, and the basins. And Huram finished the work that he was to make for king Solomon for the house of God; (note:)basons: or, bowls(:note)finished: Hebrews. finished to make

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:12 @, the two pillars, and the bowls, and the capitals on the top of the two pillars, and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals which on the top of the pillars;

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:13 @ And four hundred pomegranates on the two networks; two rows of pomegranates on each network, to cover the two bowls of the capitals which upon the pillars. (note:)upon: Hebrews. upon the face of(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:14 @ He made also bases, and lavers he made upon the bases; (note:)lavers: or, caldrons(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:16 @ The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass. (note:)bright: Hebrews. made bright, or, scoured(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:17 @ In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah. (note:)clay…: Hebrews. thicknesses of the ground(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:18 @ Thus Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance: for the weight of the brass could not be known.

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:19 @ And Solomon made all the vessels that the house of God, the golden altar also, and the tables on which the showbread;

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:20 @ Moreover the lampstands with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the inner sanctuary, of pure gold;

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:21 @ And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, gold, that perfect gold; (note:)perfect…: Hebrews. perfections of gold(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:4:22 @ And the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and the censers, pure gold: and the entrance of the house, its inner doors for the most holy, and the doors of the house of the temple, gold. (note:)basons: or, bowls(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:1 @ Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, he put in the treasuries of the house of God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:2 @ Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the fathers of the children of Israel, to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the city of David, which Zion.

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:3 @ Therefore all the men of Israel assembled themselves to the king in the feast which in the seventh month.

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:4 @ And all the elders of Israel came; and the Levites took up the ark.

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:5 @ And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that in the tabernacle, these did the priests the Levites bring up.

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:6 @ Also king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel that were assembled to him before the ark, sacrificed sheep and oxen, which could not be counted nor numbered for multitude.

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:7 @ And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, to the inner sanctuary of the house, into the most holy under the wings of the cherubim:

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:8 @ For the cherubim spread forth wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staffs of it above.

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:9 @ And they drew out the staffs, that the ends of the staffs were seen from the ark before the inner sanctuary; but they were not seen without. And there it is to this day. (note:)there…: or, they are there(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:10 @ nothing in the ark except the two tables which Moses put at Horeb, when the LORD made with the children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt. (note:)when the LORD: or, where, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:11 @ And it came to pass, when the priests had come out of the holy: (for all the priests present were sanctified, did not wait by course: (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:12 @ Also the Levites the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:)

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:13 @ It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD,, For good; for his mercy for ever: that the house was filled with a cloud, the house of the LORD;

rwbs@2Chronicles:5:14 @ So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:1 @ Then said Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:2 @ But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:3 @ And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:4 @ And he said, Blessed the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled which he spoke with his mouth to my father David, saying,

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:5 @ Since the day that I brought forth my people from the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:6 @ But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:7 @ Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:8 @ But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thy heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thy heart:

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:9 @ However thou shalt not build the house; but thy son who shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:10 @ The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am raised up in the stead of David my father, and am seated on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:11 @ And in it have I put the ark, in which the covenant of the LORD, that he made with the children of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:12 @ And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands:

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:13 @ For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven, (note:)long…: Hebrews. the length thereof, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:14 @ And said, O LORD God of Israel, no God like thee in the heaven, nor on the earth; who keepest covenant, and mercy to thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts:

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:15 @ Thou who hast kept with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him; and hast spoken with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled with thy hand, as this day.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:16 @ Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; provided thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me. (note:)There…: Hebrews. There shall not a man be cut off(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:17 @ Now then, O LORD God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken to thy servant David.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:18 @ But will God indeed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:19 @ Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken to the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:20 @ That thy eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place of which thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken to the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place. (note:)toward…: or, in this place(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:21 @ Hearken therefore to the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this place: hear thou from thy dwelling place, from heaven; and when thou hearest, forgive. (note:)make: Hebrews. pray(:note)toward…: or, in this place

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:22 @ If a man shall sin against his neighbour, and an oath be laid upon him to make him swear, and the oath shall come before thy altar in this house; (note:)and an oath…: Hebrews. and he require an oath of him(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:23 @ Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by punishing the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according to his righteousness.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:24 @ And if thy people Israel are defeated by the enemy, because they have sinned against thee; and shall return and confess thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house; (note:)be put…: or, be smitten(:note)in: or, toward

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:25 @ Then hear thou from the heavens, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again to the land which thou gavest to them and to their fathers.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:26 @ When the heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou dost afflict them; (note:)toward…: or, in this place(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:27 @ Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast taught them the good way, in which they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:28 @ If there shall be famine in the land, if there be pestilence, if there be blighting, or mildew, locusts, or caterpillers; if their enemies shall besiege them in the cities of their land; whatever calamity or whatever sickness: (note:)in the cities…: Hebrews. in the land of their gates(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:29 @ whatever prayer whatever supplication shall be made by any man, or by all the people of Israel, when every one shall know his own calamity and his own grief, and shall spread forth his hands in this house: (note:)in: or, toward(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:30 @ Then hear thou from heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men:)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:31 @ That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest to our fathers. (note:)so long…: Hebrews. all the days which(:note)in the land: Heb. upon the face of the land

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:32 @ Moreover concerning the stranger, who is not of thy people Israel, but hath come from a distant country for thy great name’s sake, and thy mighty hand, and thy outstretched arm; if they come and pray in this house;

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:33 @ Then hear thou from the heavens, from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name. (note:)this…: Hebrews. thy name is called upon this house(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:34 @ If thy people go out to war against their enemies by the way that thou shalt send them, and they pray to thee toward this city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name;

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:35 @ Then hear thou from the heavens their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause. (note:)cause: or, right(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:36 @ If they sin against thee, (for no man who sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them over before enemies, and they carry them away captives to a land far off or near; (note:)they carry them away captives: Hebrews. they that take them captives carry them away(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:37 @ Yet they take it to their hearts in the land where they are carried captive, and turn and pray to thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly; (note:)bethink…: Hebrews. bring back to their heart(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:38 @ If they return to thee with all their heart and with all their soul in the land of their captivity, where they have carried them captives, and pray toward their land, which thou gavest to their fathers, and the city which thou hast chosen, and toward the house which I have built for thy name:

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:39 @ Then hear thou from the heavens, from thy dwelling place, their prayer and their supplications, and maintain their cause, and forgive thy people who have sinned against thee. (note:)cause: or, right(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:40 @ Now, my God, let, I beseech thee, thy eyes be open, and thy ears attentive to the prayer in this place. (note:)unto…: Hebrews. to the prayer of this place(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:41 @ Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.

rwbs@2Chronicles:6:42 @ O LORD God, turn not away the face of thy anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:1 @ Now when Solomon had finished praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:2 @ And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD’S house.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:3 @ And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD,, For good; for his mercy for ever.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:4 @ Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:5 @ And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:6 @ And the priests stood at their posts: the Levites also with instruments of music of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. (note:)by their…: Hebrews. by their hand(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:7 @ Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:8 @ Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entrance of Hamath to the river of Egypt.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:9 @ And on the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. (note:)a solemn…: Hebrews. a restraint(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:10 @ And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shown to David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:11 @ Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king’s house: and all that came into Solomon’s heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:12 @ And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:13 @ If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:14 @ If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (note:)which…: Hebrews. upon whom my name is called(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:15 @ Now my eyes shall be open, and my ears attentive to the prayer in this place. (note:)unto…: Hebrews. to the prayer of this place(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:16 @ For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:17 @ And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments;

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:18 @ Then will I establish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I have covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man ruler in Israel. (note:)There…: Hebrews. There shall not be cut off to thee(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:19 @ But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them;

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:20 @ Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it a proverb and a byword among all nations.

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:21 @ And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus to this land, and to this house?

rwbs@2Chronicles:7:22 @ And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:1 @ And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, in which Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house,

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:2 @ That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:4 @ And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:5 @ Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the lower, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:6 @ And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. (note:)all that…: Hebrews. all the desire of Solomon which he desired to build(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:7 @ all the people left of the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, who not of Israel,

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:8 @ of their children, who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, them did Solomon force to pay tribute until this day.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:9 @ But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for his work; but they men of war, and chief of his captains, and captains of his chariots and horsemen.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:10 @ And these the chief of king Solomon’s officers, two hundred and fifty, that bore rule over the people.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:11 @ And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh from the city of David to the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because holy, where the ark of the LORD hath come. (note:)holy: Hebrews. holiness(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:12 @ Then Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch,

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:13 @ As the duty of every day required, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:14 @ And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their offices, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. (note:)so had David…: Hebrews. so was the commandment of David the man of God(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:15 @ And they departed not from the commandment of the king to the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the treasuries.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:16 @ Now all the work of Solomon was prepared to the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. the house of the LORD was perfected.

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:17 @ Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom. (note:)Eloth: also called, Elath(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:8:18 @ And Huram sent to him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and took from there four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought to king Solomon.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:1 @ And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to try Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bore spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she had come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:2 @ And Solomon answered her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:3 @ And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:4 @ And the food of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel; his cupbearers also, and their apparel; and his ascent by which he went up into the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. (note:)cupbearers: or, butlers(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:5 @ And she said to the king, a true report which I heard in my own land of thy acts, and of thy wisdom: (note:)report: Hebrews. word(:note)acts: or, sayings

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:6 @ Yet I believed not their words, until I came, and my eyes had seen: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told to me: thou exceedest the fame that I heard.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:7 @ Happy thy men, and happy these thy servants, who stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:8 @ Blessed be the LORD thy God, who delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore he made thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:9 @ And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices great abundance, and precious stones: neither was there any such spice as the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:10 @ And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones. (note:)algum…: also called, almug trees(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:11 @ And the king made the algum trees terraces to the house of the LORD, and to the king’s palace, and harps and psalteries for singers: and there were none such seen before in the land of Judah. (note:)terraces: or, stairs: Hebrews. highways(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:12 @ And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she asked, besides which she had brought to the king. So she turned, and went away to her own land, she and her servants.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:13 @ Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and sixty and six talents of gold;

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:14 @ Besides traders and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon. (note:)governors: or, captains(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:16 @ And three hundred shields beaten gold: three hundred of gold went to one shield. And the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:17 @ Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:18 @ And six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, fastened to the throne, and stays on each side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the stays: (note:)stays: Hebrews. hands(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:19 @ And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:20 @ And all the drinking vessels of king Solomon gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon pure gold: none silver; it was considered as any thing in the days of Solomon. (note:)pure: Hebrews. shut up(:note)none were of silver: or, there was no silver in them

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:21 @ For the king’s ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: once every three years came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. (note:)ivory: or, elephants’ teeth(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:22 @ And king Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:23 @ And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:24 @ And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, armour, and spices, horses, and mules, at a rate year by year.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:25 @ And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; whom he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:26 @ And he reigned over all the kings from the river even to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. (note:)river: that is, Euphrates(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:27 @ And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees he made as the sycamore trees that in the low plains in abundance. (note:)made silver: Hebrews. gave silver(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:28 @ And they brought to Solomon horses from Egypt, and from all lands.

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:29 @ Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer concerning Jeroboam the son of Nebat? (note:)book: Hebrews. words(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:9:31 @ And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:2 @ And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king, heard, that Jeroboam returned from Egypt.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:3 @ And they sent and called him. So Jeroboam and all Israel came and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:4 @ Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore ease thou somewhat the grievous servitude of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we will serve thee.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:5 @ And he said to them, Come again to me after three days. And the people departed.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:6 @ And king Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye to return answer to this people?

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:7 @ And they spoke to him, saying, If thou wilt be kind to this people, and please them, and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:8 @ But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:9 @ And he said to them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father put upon us?

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:10 @ And the young men that were brought up with him spoke to him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spoke to thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say to them, My little shall be thicker than my father’s thighs.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:11 @ For though my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I with scorpions. (note:)my father put: Hebrews. my father laded(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:12 @ So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam on the third day, as the king appointed, saying, Come again to me on the third day.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:13 @ And the king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men,

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:14 @ And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it: my father chastised you with whips, but I with scorpions.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:15 @ So the king hearkened not to the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spoke by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:16 @ And when all Israel that the king would not hearken to them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and no inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: now, David, see to thy own house. So all Israel went to their tents.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:17 @ But the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:18 @ Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that over the forced labour; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get into chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. (note:)made speed: Hebrews. strengthened himself(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:10:19 @ And Israel rebelled against the house of David to this day.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:1 @ And when Rehoboam had come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and Benjamin an hundred and eighty thousand chosen, who were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:2 @ But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:3 @ Speak to Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and to all Israel in Judah and Benjamin, saying,

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:4 @ Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house: for this thing is done by me. And they obeyed the words of the LORD, and returned from going against Jeroboam.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:11 @ And he fortified the strong holds, and put captains in them, and store of food, and of oil and wine.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:12 @ And in every single city shields and spears, and made them very strong, having Judah and Benjamin on his side.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:13 @ And the priests and the Levites that in all Israel resorted to him from all their land. (note:)resorted…: Hebrews. presented themselves to him(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:14 @ For the Levites left their common lands and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest’s office to the LORD:

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:15 @ And he appointed him priests for the high places, and for the demons, and for the calves which he had made.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:16 @ And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:17 @ So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:18 @ And Rehoboam took to himself Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David for a wife, Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:20 @ And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; who bore him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith. (note:)Maachah: she is also called Michaiah the daughter of Uriel(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:21 @ And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and sixty concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and sixty daughters.)

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:22 @ And Rehoboam made Abijah the son of Maachah the chief, ruler among his brethren: for to make him king.

rwbs@2Chronicles:11:23 @ And he dealt wisely, and distributed of all his children throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin, to every fortified city: and he gave them food in abundance. And he desired many wives. (note:)many wives: Hebrews. a multitude of wives(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:1 @ And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:2 @ And it came to pass, in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the LORD,

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:3 @ With twelve hundred chariots, and sixty thousand horsemen: and the people without number that came with him out of Egypt; the Lubims, the Sukkiims, and the Cushites.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:4 @ And he took the fortified cities which to Judah, and came to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:5 @ Then came Shemaiah the prophet to Rehoboam, and the princes of Judah, that were gathered together at Jerusalem because of Shishak, and said to them, Thus saith the LORD, Ye have forsaken me, and therefore have I also left you in the hand of Shishak.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:6 @ Upon which the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD righteous.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:7 @ And when the LORD saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves; I will not destroy them, but I will grant them some deliverance; and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak. (note:)some: or, a little while(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:8 @ Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:9 @ So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king’s house; he took all: he carried away also the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:10 @ Instead of which king Rehoboam made shields of brass, and committed to the hands of the captains of the guard, that kept the entrance of the king’s house.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:11 @ And when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and conveyed them, and brought them again into the guard chamber.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:12 @ And when he humbled himself, the wrath of the LORD turned from him, that he would not destroy altogether: and also in Judah things went well. (note:)and also…: or, and yet in Judah there were good things(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:13 @ So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem, and reigned: for Rehoboam one and forty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which the LORD had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there. And his mother’s name Naamah an Ammonitess.

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:14 @ And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD. (note:)prepared: or, fixed(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:15 @ Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually. (note:)book: Hebrews. words(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:12:16 @ And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Abijah: also called, Abijam(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:1 @ Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam began Abijah to reign over Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:2 @ He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:3 @ And Abijah set the battle in array with an army of valiant men of war, four hundred thousand chosen men: Jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men, mighty men of valour. (note:)Abijah set: Hebrews. Abijah bound together(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:5 @ Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:6 @ Yet Jeroboam the son of Nebat, the servant of Solomon the son of David, hath risen up, and hath rebelled against his lord.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:7 @ And there are gathered to him worthless men, base fellows, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:8 @ And now ye think to withstand the kingdom of the LORD in the hand of the sons of David; and ye a great multitude, and with you golden calves, which Jeroboam made you for gods.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:9 @ Have ye not cast out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and have appointed priests after the manner of the nations of lands? so that whoever cometh to consecrate himself with a young bull and seven rams, may be a priest of no gods. (note:)to consecrate…: Hebrews. to fill his hand(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:10 @ But as for us, the LORD our God, and we have not forsaken him; and the priests, who minister to the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites upon business:

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:11 @ And they burn to the LORD every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the showbread also upon the pure table; and the lampstand of gold with its lamps, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of the LORD our God; but ye have forsaken him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:12 @ And, behold, God himself with us for captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:13 @ But Jeroboam caused an ambush to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambush behind them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:14 @ And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle before and behind: and they cried to the LORD, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:15 @ Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:16 @ And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:17 @ And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:18 @ Thus the children of Israel were subdued at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the LORD God of their fathers.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:19 @ And Abijah pursued Jeroboam, and took cities from him, Bethel with its towns, and Jeshanah with its towns, and Ephrain with its towns.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:20 @ Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the LORD struck him, and he died.

rwbs@2Chronicles:13:22 @ And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, written in the story of the prophet Iddo.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:1 @ So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:2 @ And Asa did good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:3 @ For he took away the altars of the strange, and the high places, and broke down the images, and cut down the groves: (note:)images: Hebrews. statues(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:4 @ And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to do the law and the commandment.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:5 @ Also he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places and the images: and the kingdom was quiet before him. (note:)images: Hebrews. sun images(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:6 @ And he built fortified cities in Judah: for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; because the LORD had given him rest.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:7 @ Therefore he said to Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about walls, and towers, gates, and bars, the land yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:8 @ And Asa had an army that bore shields and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bore shields and drew bows, two hundred and eighty thousand: all these mighty men of valour.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:9 @ And there came out against them Zerah the Cushite with an host of a million, and three hundred chariots; and came to Mareshah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:10 @ Then Asa went out against him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:11 @ And Asa cried to the LORD his God, and said, LORD, nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou our God; let not man prevail against thee. (note:)man: or, mortal man(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:12 @ So the LORD smote the Cushites before Asa, and before Judah; and the Cushites fled.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:13 @ And Asa and the people that with him pursued them to Gerar: and the Cushites were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil. (note:)destroyed: Hebrews. broken(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:14 @ And they smote all the cities about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they smote all the cities; for there was very much spoil in them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:14:15 @ They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:1 @ And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:2 @ And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD with you, while ye are with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. (note:)to meet…: Hebrews. before Asa(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:3 @ Now for a long season Israel without the true God, and without a teaching priest, and without law.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:4 @ But when they in their trouble returned to the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found by them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:5 @ And in those times no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations upon all the inhabitants of the countries.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:6 @ And nation was destroyed by nation, and city by city: for God troubled them with all adversity. (note:)destroyed: Hebrews. beaten in pieces(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:7 @ Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:8 @ And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominable idols out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from mount Ephraim, and repaired the altar of the LORD, that before the porch of the LORD. (note:)abominable…: Hebrews. abominations(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:9 @ And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them out of Ephraim and Manasseh, and out of Simeon: for they resorted to him out of Israel in multitudes, when they saw that the LORD his God with him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:10 @ So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:11 @ And they offered to the LORD at the same time, of the spoil they had brought, seven hundred oxen and seven thousand sheep. (note:)the same…: Hebrews. in that day(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:12 @ And they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:13 @ That whoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:14 @ And they swore to the LORD with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:15 @ And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found by them: and the LORD gave them rest on all sides.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:16 @ And also Maachah the mother of Asa the king, he removed her from queen, because she had made an idol in a grove: and Asa cut down her idol, and stamped, and burnt at the brook Kidron. (note:)mother: that is, grandmother(:note)idol: Hebrews. horror

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:17 @ But the high places were not taken away out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was perfect all his days.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:18 @ And he brought into the house of God the things that his father had dedicated, and that he himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.

rwbs@2Chronicles:15:19 @ And there was no war until the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa.

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:1 @ In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa Baasha king of Israel came against Judah, and built Ramah, to the intent that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:2 @ Then Asa brought silver and gold out of the treasuries of the house of the LORD and of the king’s house, and sent to Benhadad king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying, (note:)Damascus: Hebrews. Darmesek(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:3 @ a league between me and thee, as between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and gold; go, break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:4 @ And Benhadad hearkened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. (note:)his: Hebrews. which were his(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:6 @ Then Asa the king took all Judah; and they carried away the stones of Ramah, and the timber of it, with which Baasha was building; and he built with it Geba and Mizpah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:7 @ And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said to him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore hath the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thy hand.

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:8 @ Were not the Cushites and the Lubims a huge army, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thy hand. (note:)a huge: Hebrews. in abundance(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:9 @ For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of whose heart perfect toward him. In this thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. (note:)to shew…: or, strongly to hold with them, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:10 @ Then Asa was angry with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for in a rage with him because of this. And Asa oppressed of the people the same time. (note:)oppressed: Hebrews. crushed(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:11 @ And, behold, the acts of Asa, first and last, lo, they written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:12 @ And Asa in the thirty and ninth year of his reign was diseased in his feet, until his disease very: yet in his disease he sought not to the LORD, but to the physicians.

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:13 @ And Asa slept with his fathers, and died in the one and fortieth year of his reign.

rwbs@2Chronicles:16:14 @ And they buried him in his own sepulchres, which he had made for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odours and various kinds prepared by the perfumers’ art: and they made a very great burning for him. (note:)had made: Hebrews. had digged(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:1 @ And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:2 @ And he placed forces in all the fortified cities of Judah, and set garrisons in the land of Judah, and in the cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:3 @ And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not to Baalim; (note:)of…: or, of his father, and of David(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:4 @ But sought to the God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:5 @ Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honour in abundance. (note:)brought: Hebrews. gave(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:6 @ And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah. (note:)was…: that is, was encouraged(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:7 @ Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:8 @ And with them Levites, Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:9 @ And they taught in Judah, and the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:10 @ And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. (note:)fell: Hebrews. was(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:11 @ Also of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:13 @ And he had much business in the cities of Judah: and the men of war, mighty men of valour, in Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:14 @ And these the numbers of them according to the house of their fathers: Of Judah, the captains of thousands; Adnah the chief, and with him mighty men of valour three hundred thousand.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:15 @ And next to him Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and eighty thousand. (note:)next…: Hebrews. at his hand(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:16 @ And next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:18 @ And next to him Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and eighty thousand ready prepared for the war.

rwbs@2Chronicles:17:19 @ These waited on the king, besides whom the king put in the fortified cities throughout all Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:2 @ And after years he went down to Ahab to Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance, and for the people that with him, and persuaded him to go up to Ramothgilead. (note:)after…: Hebrews. at the end of years(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:3 @ And Ahab king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Wilt thou go with me to Ramothgilead? And he answered him, I as thou, and my people as thy people; and with thee in the war.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:4 @ And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:5 @ Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said to them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver into the king’s hand.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:6 @ But Jehoshaphat said, not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we may enquire of him? (note:)besides: Hebrews. yet, or, more(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:7 @ And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesieth good to me, but always evil: the same Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:8 @ And the king of Israel called for one officers, and said, Bring quickly Micaiah the son of Imla. (note:)officers: or, eunuchs(:note)Fetch…: Hebrews. Hasten

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:9 @ And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah sat each of them on his throne, clothed in robes, and they sat in an open place at the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them. (note:)void…: or, floor(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:10 @ And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith the LORD, With these thou shalt push Syria until they shall be consumed. (note:)they…: Hebrews. thou consume them(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:11 @ And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver into the hand of the king.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:12 @ And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets good to the king with one consent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. (note:)with…: Hebrews. with one mouth(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:13 @ And Micaiah said, the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:14 @ And when he had come to the king, the king said to him, Micaiah, shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:15 @ And the king said to him, How many times shall I adjure thee that thou say nothing but the truth to me in the name of the LORD?

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:16 @ Then he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return every man to his house in peace.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:17 @ And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee he would not prophesy good to me, but evil? (note:)but evil: or, but for evil(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:18 @ Again he said, Therefore hear the word of the LORD; I saw the LORD sitting upon his throne, and all the host of heaven standing on his right hand and his left.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:19 @ And the LORD said, Who shall entice Ahab king of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one spoke saying after this manner, and another saying after that manner.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:20 @ Then there came out a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will entice him. And the LORD said to him, How?

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:21 @ And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And said, Thou shalt entice, and thou shalt also prevail: go out, and do so.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:22 @ Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil against thee.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:23 @ Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Micaiah upon the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak to thee?

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:25 @ Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:26 @ And say, Thus saith the king, Put this in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:27 @ And Micaiah said, If thou shalt certainly return in peace, hath not the LORD spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, all ye people.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:28 @ So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramothgilead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:29 @ And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and will go to the battle; but put thou on thy robes. So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went to the battle.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:30 @ Now the king of Syria had commanded the captains of the chariots that with him, saying, Fight ye not with small or great, except only with the king of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:31 @ And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It the king of Israel. Therefore they surrounded him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them from him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:32 @ For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from after him(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:33 @ And a man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the armour: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thy hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. (note:)at a venture: Hebrews. in his simplicity(:note)between…: Heb. between the joints and between the breastplatewounded: Heb. made sick

rwbs@2Chronicles:18:34 @ And the battle increased that day: yet the king of Israel held in chariot against the Syrians until the evening: and about the time of the sun setting he died.

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:1 @ And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:2 @ And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the wicked, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore wrath upon thee from before the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:3 @ Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thy heart to seek God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:4 @ And Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem: and he went out again through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them back to the LORD God of their fathers. (note:)he went…: Hebrews. he returned and went out(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:5 @ And he set judges in the land throughout all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city,

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:6 @ And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who with you in the judgment. (note:)in…: Hebrews. in the matter of judgment(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:7 @ Therefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do: for no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes.

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:8 @ Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:9 @ And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:10 @ And whatever cause shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.

rwbs@2Chronicles:19:11 @ And, behold, Amariah the chief priest over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king’s matters: also the Levites officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. (note:)Deal…: Hebrews. Take courage and do(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:1 @ It came to pass after this also, the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them besides the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:2 @ Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side of Syria; and, behold, they in Hazazontamar, which Engedi.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:3 @ And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. (note:)himself: Hebrews. his face(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:4 @ And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask of the LORD: even from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:5 @ And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:6 @ And said, O LORD God of our fathers, not thou God in heaven? and rulest thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thy hand power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:7 @ not thou our God, didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and give it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever? (note:)who: Hebrews. thou(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:8 @ And they dwelt in it, and have built thee a sanctuary in it for thy name, saying,

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:9 @ If, evil cometh upon us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name in this house,) and cry to thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:10 @ And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came from the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:11 @ Behold, they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:12 @ O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes upon thee.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:13 @ And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:14 @ Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:15 @ And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD to you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle not yours, but God’s.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:16 @ To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel. (note:)cliff: Hebrews. ascent(:note)brook: or, valley

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:17 @ Ye shall not to fight in this: set yourselves, stand ye, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD with you.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:18 @ And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:19 @ And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:20 @ And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:21 @ And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers to the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy for ever. (note:)that…: Hebrews. praisers(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:22 @ And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, who were come against Judah; and they were smitten. (note:)And when…: Hebrews. And in the time that they, etc(:note)to sing…: Heb. in singing and praisethey were…: or, they smote one another

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:23 @ For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. (note:)to destroy: Hebrews. for the destruction(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:24 @ And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked to the multitude, and, behold, they dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped. (note:)none…: Hebrews. there was not an escaping(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:25 @ And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering the spoil, it was so much.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:26 @ And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place hath been called, The valley of Berachah, to this day. (note:)Berachah: that is, blessing(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:27 @ Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the front of them, to go again to Jerusalem with joy; for the LORD had made them to rejoice over their enemies. (note:)forefront: Hebrews. head(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:28 @ And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets to the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:29 @ And the fear of God was on all the kingdoms of countries, when they had heard that the LORD fought against the enemies of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:30 @ So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest on all sides.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:31 @ And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: thirty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:32 @ And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing right in the sight of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:33 @ But the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts to the God of their fathers.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:34 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel. (note:)book of Jehu: Hebrews. words, etc(:note)is mentioned: Heb. was made to ascend

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:36 @ And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Eziongeber.

rwbs@2Chronicles:20:37 @ Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:1 @ Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:2 @ And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:3 @ And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fortified cities in Judah: but the kingdom he gave to Jehoram; because he the firstborn.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:4 @ Now when Jehoram had risen to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and also of the princes of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:6 @ And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab for a wife: and he wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:7 @ Yet the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever. (note:)light: Hebrews. lamp, or, candle(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:8 @ In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king. (note:)dominion: Hebrews. hand(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:9 @ Then Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites who surrounded him, and the captains of the chariots.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:10 @ So the Edomites revolted from under the hand of Judah to this day. The same time did Libnah revolt from under his hand; because he had forsaken the LORD God of his fathers.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:11 @ Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot, and compelled Judah to.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:12 @ And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:13 @ But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot, like the harlotries of the house of Ahab, and also hast slain thy brethren of thy father’s house, better than thyself:

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:14 @ Behold, with a great plague will the LORD smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy goods: (note:)a great…: Hebrews. a great stroke(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:15 @ And thou great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:16 @ Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that near the Cushites:

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:17 @ And they came up into Judah, and broke into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king’s house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was not a son left to him, except Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. (note:)carried…: Hebrews. carried captive(:note)Jehoahaz: also called, Ahaziah, or, Azariah

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:18 @ And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:19 @ And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of grievous diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.

rwbs@2Chronicles:21:20 @ Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years, and departed without being desired. Yet they buried him in the city of David, but not in the sepulchres of the kings. (note:)without…: Hebrews. without desire(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:1 @ And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned.

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:2 @ Forty and two years old Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also Athaliah the daughter of Omri.

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:3 @ He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counsellor to do wickedly.

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:4 @ Therefore he did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab: for they were his counsellors after the death of his father to his destruction.

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:5 @ He walked also after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to war against Hazael king of Syria at Ramothgilead: and the Syrians smote Joram.

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:6 @ And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick. (note:)which…: Hebrews. wherewith they wounded him(:note)Azariah: also called, Ahaziah, or, Jehoahaz

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:7 @ And the destruction of Ahaziah was from God by coming to Joram: for when he had come, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab. (note:)destruction: Hebrews. treading down(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:8 @ And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:9 @ And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him: Because, said they, he the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to retain the kingdom.

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:10 @ But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:11 @ But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not. (note:)Jehoshabeath: also called, Jehosheba(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:22:12 @ And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:1 @ And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:2 @ And they went about in Judah, and gathered the Levites out of all the cities of Judah, and the heads of the fathers of Israel, and they came to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:3 @ And all the congregation made a covenant with the king in the house of God. And he said to them, Behold, the king’s son shall reign, as the LORD hath said of the sons of David.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:4 @ This the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you entering on the sabbath, of the priests and of the Levites, porters of the doors; (note:)doors: Hebrews. thresholds(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:5 @ And a third part at the king’s house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people in the courts of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:6 @ But let none come into the house of the LORD, except the priests, and they that minister of the Levites; they shall go in, for they holy: but all the people shall keep the watch of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:7 @ And the Levites shall surround the king, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whoever cometh into the house, he shall be put to death: but be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth out.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:8 @ So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:9 @ Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that king David’s, which in the house of God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:10 @ And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by the altar and the temple, by the king on all sides. (note:)side: Hebrews. shoulder(:note)temple: Heb. house

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:11 @ Then they brought out the king’s son, and put upon him the crown, and the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the king. (note:)God…: Hebrews. Let the king live(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:12 @ Now when Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and praising the king, she came to the people into the house of the LORD:

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:13 @ And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entrance, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of music, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah tore her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason. (note:)Treason: Hebrews. Conspiracy(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:14 @ Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said to them, Have her forth between the ranks: and whoever followeth her, let him be slain with the sword. For the priest said, Slay her not in the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:15 @ So they laid hands on her; and when she had come to the entrance of the horse gate by the king’s house, they slew her there.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:16 @ And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD’S people.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:17 @ Then all the people went to the house of Baal, and broke it down, and broke his altars and his images in pieces, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:18 @ Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, by David. (note:)as it was…: Hebrews. by the hands of David(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:19 @ And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the LORD, that none unclean in any thing should enter.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:20 @ And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and brought down the king from the house of the LORD: and they came through the high gate into the king’s house, and set the king upon the throne of the kingdom.

rwbs@2Chronicles:23:21 @ And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after they had slain Athaliah with the sword.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:1 @ Joash seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also Zibiah of Beersheba.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:2 @ And Joash did right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:4 @ And it came to pass after this, Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD. (note:)to repair: Hebrews. to renew(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:5 @ And he gathered the priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out to the cities of Judah, and gather from all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. But the Levites hastened not.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:6 @ And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said to him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness?

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:7 @ For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD they bestowed upon Baalim.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:8 @ And at the king’s commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:9 @ And they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem, to bring in to the LORD the collection Moses the servant of God upon Israel in the wilderness. (note:)a proclamation: Hebrews. a voice(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:10 @ And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had finished.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:11 @ Now it came to pass, that at the time the chest was brought to the king’s office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that much money, the king’s scribe and the high priest’s officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to its place again. Thus they did day by day, and assembled money in abundance.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:12 @ And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:13 @ So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in order, and strengthened it. (note:)the work…: Hebrews. the healing went up upon the work(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:14 @ And when they had finished, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, of which were made vessels for the house of the LORD, vessels to minister, and to offer, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the LORD continually all the days of Jehoiada. (note:)to offer…: or, pestils(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:16 @ And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:17 @ Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened to them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:18 @ And they left the house of the LORD God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:19 @ Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:20 @ And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood above the people, and said to them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. (note:)came…: Hebrews. clothed(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:21 @ And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:22 @ Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The LORD look upon, and require.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:23 @ And it came to pass at the end of the year, the army of Syria came up against him: and they came to Judah and Jerusalem, and destroyed all the princes of the people from among the people, and sent all the spoil of them to the king of Damascus. (note:)at the…: Hebrews. in the revolution of the year(:note)Damascus: Heb. Darmesek

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:24 @ For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the LORD delivered a very great host into their hand, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:25 @ And when they had departed from him, (for they left him in great diseases,) his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of David, but they buried him not in the sepulchres of the kings.

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:26 @ And these are they that conspired against him; Zabad the son of Shimeath an Ammonitess, and Jehozabad the son of Shimrith a Moabitess. (note:)Zabad: or, Jozacher(:note)Shimrith: or, Shomer

rwbs@2Chronicles:24:27 @ Now his sons, and the greatness of the burdens upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead. (note:)repairing: Hebrews. founding(:note)story: or, commentary

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:1 @ Amaziah twenty and five years old he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:2 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:3 @ Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father. (note:)established…: Hebrews. confirmed upon him(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:4 @ But he slew not their children, but as written in the law of the book of Moses, where the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not die for the children, neither shall the children die for the fathers, but every man shall die for his own sin.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:5 @ Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:7 @ But there came a man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD not with Israel, all the children of Ephraim.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:8 @ But if thou wilt go, do, be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:9 @ And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this. (note:)army: Hebrews. band(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:10 @ Then Amaziah separated them,, the army that had come to him out of Ephraim, to go home again: therefore their anger was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home in great anger. (note:)home again: Hebrews. to their place(:note)in great…: Heb. in heat of anger

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:11 @ And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:12 @ And ten thousand alive the children of Judah carried away captive, and brought them to the top of the rock, and cast them down from the top of the rock, that they were all broken in pieces.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:13 @ But the soldiers of the army whom Amaziah sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of Judah, from Samaria even to Bethhoron, and smote three thousand of them, and took much spoil. (note:)the soldiers…: Hebrews. the sons of the band(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:14 @ Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah had come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up his gods, and bowed himself before them, and burned incense to them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:15 @ Therefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent to him a prophet, who said to him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thy hand?

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:16 @ And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that said to him, Art thou made of the king’s council? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet stopped, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened to my counsel. (note:)determined: Hebrews. counselled(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:17 @ Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:18 @ And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that in Lebanon sent to the cedar that in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son for a wife: and there passed by a wild beast that in Lebanon, and trod down the thistle. (note:)thistle: or, furze bush, or, thorn(:note)a wild…: Hebrews. a beast of the field

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:19 @ Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thy heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to harm, that thou shouldest fall, thou, and Judah with thee?

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:20 @ But Amaziah would not hear; for it from God, that he might deliver them into the hand, because they sought after the gods of Edom.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:21 @ So Joash the king of Israel went up; and they looked one another in the face, he and Amaziah king of Judah, at Bethshemesh, which to Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:22 @ And Judah was smote before Israel, and they fled every man to his tent. (note:)put…: Hebrews. smitten(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:23 @ And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. (note:)the corner…: Hebrews. the gate of it that looketh(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:24 @ And all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with Obededom, and the treasures of the king’s house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:25 @ And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:26 @ Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:27 @ Now after the time that Amaziah turned away from following the LORD they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from after(:note)made…: Heb. conspired a conspiracy

rwbs@2Chronicles:25:28 @ And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah. (note:)Judah: that is, the city of David(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:1 @ Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. (note:)Uzziah: or, Azariah(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:2 @ He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah, after the king slept with his fathers.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:3 @ Sixteen years old Uzziah when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also Jecoliah of Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:4 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah did.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:5 @ And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper. (note:)in the visions…: Hebrews. in the seeing of God(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:6 @ And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines. (note:)about…: or, in the country of Ashdod(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:7 @ And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:8 @ And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad to the entrance of Egypt; for he strengthened exceedingly. (note:)spread…: Hebrews. went(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:9 @ Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning, and fortified them. (note:)fortified: or, repaired(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:10 @ Also he built towers in the desert, and dug many wells: for he had many cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: farmers, and vinedressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved the soil. (note:)digged…: or, cut out many cisterns(:note)Carmel: or, fruitful fieldshusbandry: Hebrews. ground

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:11 @ Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, of the king’s captains.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:12 @ The whole number of the heads of the father’s of the mighty men of valour two thousand and six hundred.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:13 @ And under their hand an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy. (note:)an army: Hebrews. the power of an army(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:14 @ And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the army shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and slings stones. (note:)slings…: Hebrews. stones of slings(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:15 @ And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by skilful men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong. (note:)spread: Hebrews. went forth(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:16 @ But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:17 @ And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of the LORD, valiant men:

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:18 @ And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said to him, not to thee, Uzziah, to burn incense to the LORD, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, that are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; for thou hast trespassed; neither for thy honour from the LORD God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:19 @ Then Uzziah was angry, and a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was angry with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, from beside the incense altar.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:20 @ And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from there; yea, himself hastened also to go out, because the LORD had smitten him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:21 @ And Uzziah the king was a leper to the day of his death, and dwelt in a separate house, a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the LORD: and Jotham his son over the king’s house, judging the people of the land. (note:)several: Hebrews. free(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:22 @ Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, were written by Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz.

rwbs@2Chronicles:26:23 @ So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial which to the kings; for they said, He a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:27:1 @ Jotham twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.

rwbs@2Chronicles:27:2 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah did: yet he entered not into the temple of the LORD. And the people did yet corruptly.

rwbs@2Chronicles:27:3 @ He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much. (note:)Ophel: or, the tower(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:27:4 @ Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.

rwbs@2Chronicles:27:5 @ He fought also with the king of the Ammonites, and prevailed against them. And the children of Ammon gave him the same year an hundred talents of silver, and ten thousand measures of wheat, and ten thousand of barley. So much did the children of Ammon pay to him, both the second year, and the third. (note:)So…: Hebrews. This(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:27:6 @ So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God. (note:)prepared: or, established(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:27:7 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, see, they written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:27:9 @ And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:1 @ Ahaz twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not right in the sight of the LORD, like David his father:

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:2 @ For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made also molten images for Baalim.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:3 @ Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of the heathen whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel. (note:)burnt…: or, offered sacrifice(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:4 @ He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:5 @ Therefore the LORD his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captives, and brought to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter. (note:)Damascus: Hebrews. Darmesek(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:6 @ For Pekah the son of Remaliah slew in Judah an hundred and twenty thousand in one day, all valiant men; because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. (note:)valiant…: Hebrews. sons of valour(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:7 @ And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king’s son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah next to the king. (note:)next…: Hebrews. the second to the king(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:8 @ And the children of Israel carried away captive of their brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, and also took away much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to Samaria.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:9 @ But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name Oded: and he went out before the army that came to Samaria, and said to them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was angry with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage reacheth to heaven.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:10 @ And now ye purpose to bring into bondage for yourselves the children of Judah and Jerusalem for male and female slaves: not with you, even with you, sins against the LORD your God?

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:11 @ Now hear me therefore, and deliver the captives again, which ye have taken captive of your brethren: for the fierce wrath of the LORD upon you.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:12 @ Then certain of the heads of the children of Ephraim, Azariah the son of Johanan, Berechiah the son of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son of Shallum, and Amasa the son of Hadlai, stood up against them that came from the war,

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:13 @ And said to them, Ye shall not bring in the captives here: for though we have offended against the LORD, ye intend to add to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and fierce wrath against Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:14 @ So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:15 @ And the men who were mentioned by name arose, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them food and drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon donkeys, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:16 @ At that time king Ahaz sent to the kings of Assyria to help him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:17 @ For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives. (note:)captives: Hebrews. a captivity(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:18 @ The Philistines also had invaded the cities of the low country, and of the south of Judah, and had taken Bethshemesh, and Ajalon, and Gederoth, and Shocho with its villages, and Timnah with its villages, Gimzo also and its villages: and they dwelt there.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:19 @ For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he made Judah naked, and greatly transgressed against the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:20 @ And Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria came to him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:21 @ For Ahaz took away a portion from the house of the LORD, and from the house of the king, and of the princes, and gave to the king of Assyria: but he helped him not.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:22 @ And in the time of his distress he trespassed yet more against the LORD: this king Ahaz.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:23 @ For he sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, which smote him: and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, will I sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel. (note:)Damascus: Hebrews. Darmesek(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:24 @ And Ahaz gathered the vessels of the house of God, and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of the LORD, and he made for himself altars in every corner of Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:25 @ And in every single city of Judah he made high places to burn incense to other gods, and provoked to anger the LORD God of his fathers. (note:)to burn: or, to offer(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:26 @ Now the rest of his acts and of all his ways, first and last, behold, they written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:28:27 @ And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city, in Jerusalem: but they brought him not into the sepulchres of the kings of Israel: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:1 @ Hezekiah began to reign five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:2 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:3 @ He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of the house of the LORD, and repaired them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:4 @ And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered them in the east street,

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:5 @ And said to them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:6 @ For our fathers have trespassed, and done evil in the eyes of the LORD our God, and have forsaken him, and have turned away their faces from the habitation of the LORD, and turned backs. (note:)turned their…: Hebrews. given the neck(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:7 @ Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt offerings in the holy to the God of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:8 @ Therefore the wrath of the LORD hath been upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he hath delivered them to trouble, to astonishment, and to hissing, as ye see with your eyes. (note:)trouble: Hebrews. commotion(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:9 @ For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives in captivity for this.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:10 @ Now in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:11 @ My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister to him, and burn incense. (note:)be not…: or, be not now deceived(:note)burn…: or, offer sacrifice

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:12 @ Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:13 @ And of the sons of Elizaphan; Shimri, and Jeiel: and of the sons of Asaph; Zechariah, and Mattaniah:

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:14 @ And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:15 @ And they assembled their brethren, and sanctified themselves, and came, according to the commandment of the king, by the words of the LORD, to cleanse the house of the LORD. (note:)by the words…: or, in the business of the LORD(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:16 @ And the priests went into the inner part of the house of the LORD, to cleanse, and brought out all the uncleanness that they found in the temple of the LORD into the court of the house of the LORD. And the Levites took, to carry out abroad into the brook Kidron.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:17 @ Now they began on the first of the first month to sanctify, and on the eighth day of the month they came to the porch of the LORD: so they sanctified the house of the LORD in eight days; and on the sixteenth day of the first month they finished.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:18 @ Then they went in to Hezekiah the king, and said, We have cleansed all the house of the LORD, and the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and the showbread table, with all its vessels.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:19 @ Moreover all the vessels, which king Ahaz in his reign cast away in his transgression, have we prepared and sanctified, and, behold, they before the altar of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:20 @ Then Hezekiah the king rose early, and assembled the rulers of the city, and went up to the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:21 @ And they brought seven bulls, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven male goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer on the altar of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:22 @ So they killed the bulls, and the priests received the blood, and sprinkled on the altar: likewise, when they had killed the rams, they sprinkled the blood upon the altar: they killed also the lambs, and they sprinkled the blood upon the altar.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:23 @ And they brought forth the male goats the sin offering before the king and the congregation; and they laid their hands upon them: (note:)forth: Hebrews. near(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:24 @ And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded the burnt offering and the sin offering for all Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:25 @ And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king’s seer, and Nathan the prophet: for the commandment of the LORD by his prophets. (note:)commandment of the LORD: Hebrews. commandment by the hand of the LORD(:note)by: Heb. by the hand of

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:26 @ And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:27 @ And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar. And when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began with the trumpets, and with the instruments by David king of Israel. (note:)when: Hebrews. in the time(:note)the instruments: Heb. hands of instruments

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:28 @ And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: all until the burnt offering was finished. (note:)singers: Hebrews. song(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:29 @ And when they had finished offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:30 @ Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise to the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:31 @ Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings. (note:)consecrated…: or, filled your hand(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:32 @ And the number of the burnt offerings, which the congregation brought, was seventy bulls, an hundred rams, two hundred lambs: all these for a burnt offering to the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:33 @ And the consecrated things six hundred oxen and three thousand sheep.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:34 @ But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: therefore their brethren the Levites helped them, till the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. (note:)did help…: Hebrews. strengthened them(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:35 @ And also the burnt offerings in abundance, with the fat of the peace offerings, and the drink offerings for burnt offering. So the service of the house of the LORD was set in order.

rwbs@2Chronicles:29:36 @ And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was suddenly.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:1 @ And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover to the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:2 @ For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:3 @ For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, neither had the people gathered themselves together at Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:4 @ And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation. (note:)pleased…: Hebrews. was right in the eyes of the king(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:5 @ So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover to the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done of a long as it was written.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:6 @ So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again to the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that have escaped from the hand of the kings of Assyria. (note:)from: Hebrews. from the hand(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:7 @ And be not ye like your fathers, and like your brethren, who trespassed against the LORD God of their fathers, therefore gave them up to desolation, as ye see.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:8 @ Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers yield yourselves to the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. (note:)be ye…: Hebrews. harden not your necks(:note)yield…: Heb. give the hand

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:9 @ For if ye turn again to the LORD, your brethren and your children compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall return into this land: for the LORD your God gracious and merciful, and will not turn away face from you, if ye return to him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:10 @ So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even to Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:11 @ Nevertheless some from Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:12 @ Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:13 @ And there assembled at Jerusalem many people to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great congregation.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:14 @ And they arose and took away the altars that in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense they took away, and cast into the brook Kidron.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:15 @ Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth of the second month: and the priests and the Levites were ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought in the burnt offerings into the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:16 @ And they stood in their place after their custom, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, from the hand of the Levites. (note:)their place: Hebrews. their standing(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:17 @ For many in the congregation that were not sanctified: therefore the Levites had the charge of the killing of the passovers for every one not clean, to sanctify to the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:18 @ For a multitude of the people, many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet they ate the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:19 @ prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though not according to the purification of the sanctuary.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:20 @ And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:21 @ And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, with loud instruments to the LORD. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)loud…: Heb. instruments of strength

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:22 @ And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they ate throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. (note:)comfortably…: Hebrews. to the heart of all(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:23 @ And the whole assembly took counsel to keep other seven days: and they kept seven days with gladness.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:24 @ For Hezekiah king of Judah gave to the congregation a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves. (note:)did give: Hebrews. lifted up, or, offered(:note)gave: Heb. lifted up, or, offered

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:25 @ And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the Levites, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came from the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:26 @ So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel not the like in Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:30:27 @ Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer ascended to his holy dwelling place, to heaven. (note:)his holy…: Hebrews. the habitation of his holiness(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:1 @ Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present went out to the cities of Judah, and broke the images in pieces, and cut down the groves, and threw down the high places and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in Ephraim also and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the children of Israel returned, every man to his possession, into their own cities. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)images: Heb. statuesuntil…: Heb. until to make an end

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:2 @ And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the camp of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:3 @ also the king’s portion of his substance for the burnt offerings,, for the morning and evening burnt offerings, and the burnt offerings for the sabbaths, and for the new moons, and for the set feasts, as written in the law of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:4 @ Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:5 @ And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of grain, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all they brought in abundantly. (note:)came…: Hebrews. brake forth(:note)honey: or, dates

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:6 @ And the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated to the LORD their God, and laid by heaps. (note:)by heaps: Hebrews. heaps, heaps(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:7 @ In the third month they began to lay the foundation of the heaps, and finished in the seventh month.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:8 @ And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:9 @ Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:10 @ And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left this great abundance.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:11 @ Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared. (note:)chambers: or, storehouses(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:12 @ And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite ruler, and Shimei his brother the next.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:13 @ And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God. (note:)under…: Hebrews. at the hand(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:14 @ And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:15 @ And under him Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in set office, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small: (note:)next…: Hebrews. at his hand(:note)set…: or, trust

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:16 @ Besides their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, to every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:17 @ Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:18 @ And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness: (note:)set…: or, trust(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:19 @ Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, in the fields of the common lands of their cities, in every single city, the men that were mentioned by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:20 @ And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and performed good and right and truth before the LORD his God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:31:21 @ And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did with all his heart, and prospered.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:1 @ After these things, and their establishment, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fortified cities, and thought to win them for himself. (note:)to win…: Hebrews. to break them up(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:3 @ He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which outside the city: and they helped him.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:4 @ So there was gathered many people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water? (note:)ran: Hebrews. overflowed(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:5 @ Also he strengthened himself, and built up all the wall that was broken, and raised up to the towers, and another wall without, and repaired Millo the city of David, and made weapons and shields in abundance. (note:)darts: or, swords, or, weapons(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:6 @ And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and encouraged them, saying, (note:)spake…: Hebrews. he spoke to their heart(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:7 @ Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that with him: for more with us than with him:

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:8 @ With him an arm of flesh; but with us the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. (note:)rested…: Hebrews. leaned(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:10 @ Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, On what do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem? (note:)siege: or, strong hold(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:11 @ Doth not Hezekiah persuade you to give over yourselves to die by famine and by thirst, saying, The LORD our God shall deliver us out of the hand of the king of Assyria?

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:12 @ Hath not the same Hezekiah taken away his high places and his altars, and commanded Judah and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall worship before one altar, and burn incense upon it?

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:13 @ Know ye not what I and my fathers have done to all the people of lands? were the gods of the nations of those lands any ways able to deliver their lands out of my hand?

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:14 @ Who among all the gods of those nations that my fathers utterly destroyed, that could deliver his people out of my hand, that your God should be able to deliver you out of my hand?

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:15 @ Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you in this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom hath been able to deliver his people out of my hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of my hand?

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:16 @ And his servants spoke yet against the LORD God, and against his servant Hezekiah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:17 @ He wrote also letters to rail at the LORD God of Israel, and to speak against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of lands have not delivered their people out of my hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver his people out of my hand.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:18 @ Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ speech to the people of Jerusalem that on the wall, to make them afraid, and to trouble them; that they might take the city.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:19 @ And they spoke against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, the work of the hands of man.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:20 @ And for this Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:21 @ And the LORD sent an angel, who cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he had come into the house of his god, they that came forth from his own bowels slew him there with the sword. (note:)slew…: Hebrews. made him fall(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:22 @ Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all, and guided them on every side.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:23 @ And many brought gifts to the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that from then on he was magnified in the sight of all nations. (note:)presents: Hebrews. precious things(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:24 @ In those days Hezekiah was sick and near to death, and he prayed to the LORD: and he spoke to him, and he gave him a sign. (note:)gave…: or, wrought a miracle for him(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:25 @ But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit to him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:26 @ However Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. (note:)pride: Hebrews. lifting up(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:28 @ Storehouses also for the increase of grain, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and sheepfolds for flocks.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:30 @ This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper watercourse of Gihon, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. And Hezekiah prospered in all his works.

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:31 @ But in the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent to him to enquire of the wonder that was in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all in his heart. (note:)ambassadors: Hebrews. interpreters(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:32 @ Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. (note:)goodness: Hebrews. kindnesses(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:32:33 @ And Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the chief of the sepulchres of the sons of David: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death. And Manasseh his son reigned in his stead. (note:)chiefest: or, highest(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:2 @ But did evil in the sight of the LORD, like the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:3 @ For he built again the high places which Hezekiah his father had broken down, and he reared up altars for Baalim, and made groves, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served them. (note:)he built…: Hebrews. he returned and built(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:4 @ Also he built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:5 @ And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:6 @ And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a medium, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:7 @ And he set a carved image, the idol which he had made, in the house of God, of which God had said to David and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen before all the tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:8 @ Neither will I any more remove the foot of Israel from the land which I have appointed for your fathers; provided they will take heed to do all that I have commanded them, according to the whole law and the statutes and the ordinances by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:9 @ So Manasseh made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to err, to do worse than the heathen, whom the LORD had destroyed before the children of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:10 @ And the LORD spoke to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:11 @ Therefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the army of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh in chains, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon. (note:)of the king: Hebrews. which were the king’s(:note)fetters: or, chains

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:12 @ And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:13 @ And prayed to him: and he was entreated by him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:14 @ Now after this he built a wall outside the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entrance at the fish gate, and surrounded Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fortified cities of Judah. (note:)Ophel: or, the tower(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:15 @ And he took away the foreign gods, and the idol out of the house of the LORD, and all the altars that he had built in the mount of the house of the LORD, and in Jerusalem, and cast out of the city.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:16 @ And he repaired the altar of the LORD, and sacrificed on it peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:17 @ Nevertheless the people sacrificed still in the high places, to the LORD their God only.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:18 @ Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer to his God, and the words of the seers that spoke to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they in the book of the kings of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:19 @ His prayer also, and was entreated by him, and all his sin, and his trespass, and the places in which he built high places, and set up groves and graven images, before he was humbled: behold, they written among the sayings of the seers. (note:)the seers: or, Hosai(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:20 @ So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own house: and Amon his son reigned in his stead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:22 @ But he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed to all the carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them;

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:23 @ And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more. (note:)trespassed more and more: Hebrews. multiplied trespass(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:33:25 @ But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:2 @ And he did right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined to the right hand, nor to the left.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:3 @ For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:4 @ And they broke down the altars of Baalim in his presence; and the images, that on high above them, he cut down; and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, he broke in pieces, and made dust, and scattered upon the graves of them that had sacrificed to them. (note:)the images: or, the sun images(:note)graves: Hebrews. face of the graves

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:5 @ And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars, and cleansed Judah and Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:6 @ And in the cities of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and Simeon, even to Naphtali, with their surrounding ruins. (note:)mattocks: or, mauls(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:7 @ And when he had broken down the altars and the groves, and had beaten the graven images into powder, and cut down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to Jerusalem. (note:)into…: Hebrews. to make powder(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:8 @ Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land, and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:9 @ And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had assembled from the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and from all the remnant of Israel, and from all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:10 @ And they put in the hand of the workmen that had the oversight of the house of the LORD, and they gave it to the workmen that wrought in the house of the LORD, to repair and restore the house:

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:11 @ Even to the craftsmen and builders they gave, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. (note:)to floor: or, to rafter(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:12 @ And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to oversee; and the Levites, all that had skill in instruments of music.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:13 @ Also over the bearers of burdens, and overseers of all that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of the Levites scribes, and officers, and porters.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:14 @ And when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the book of the law of the LORD by Moses. (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:15 @ And Hilkiah answered and said to Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:16 @ And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and brought the king word back again, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they are doing. (note:)to thy…: Hebrews. to the hand of, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:17 @ And they have gathered the money that was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and to the hand of the workmen. (note:)gathered together: Hebrews. poured out, or, melted(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:18 @ Then Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath given me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king. (note:)it: Hebrews. in it(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:19 @ And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the law, that he tore his clothes.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:20 @ And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king’s, saying, (note:)Abdon: or, Achbor(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:21 @ Go, enquire of the LORD for me, and for them that are left in Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that is found: for great the wrath of the LORD that is poured out upon us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD, to do after all that is written in this book.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:22 @ And Hilkiah, and that the king, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the Second Quarter:) and they spoke to her to that. (note:)Hasrah: also called, Harhas(:note)wardrobe: Hebrews. garmentsin the college: or, in the school, or, in the second part

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:23 @ And she answered them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell ye the man that sent you to me,

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:24 @ Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon its inhabitants, all the curses that are written in the book which they have read before the king of Judah:

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:25 @ Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be poured out upon this place, and shall not be quenched.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:26 @ And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to enquire of the LORD, so shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel the words which thou hast heard;

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:27 @ Because thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou didst hear his words against this place, and against its inhabitants, and didst humble thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard also, saith the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:28 @ Behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thy eyes see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, and upon the inhabitants of the same. So they brought the king word again.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:29 @ Then the king sent and gathered all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:30 @ And the king went into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the priests, and the Levites, and all the people, great and small: and he read in their hearing all the words of the book of the covenant that was found in the house of the LORD. (note:)great…: Hebrews. from great even to small(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:31 @ And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant which are written in this book.

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:32 @ And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:34:33 @ And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, to serve the LORD their God. all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)from…: Heb. from after

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:1 @ Moreover Josiah kept a passover to the LORD in Jerusalem: and they killed the passover on the fourteenth of the first month.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:2 @ And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD,

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:3 @ And said to the Levites that taught all Israel, who were holy to the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel built; not a burden upon shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:4 @ And prepare by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:5 @ And stand in the holy according to the divisions of the families of the fathers of your brethren the people, and the division of the families of the Levites. (note:)the families of the fathers: Hebrews. the house of the fathers(:note)the people: Heb. the sons of the people

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:6 @ So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:7 @ And Josiah gave to the people, of the flock, lambs and kids, all for the passover offerings, for all that were present, to the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand cattle: these of the king’s substance. (note:)gave: Hebrews. offered(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:8 @ And his princes gave willingly to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave to the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred, and three hundred oxen. (note:)gave willingly: Hebrews. offered, etc(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:9 @ Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave to the Levites for passover offerings five thousand, and five hundred oxen. (note:)gave: Hebrews. offered(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:10 @ So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king’s commandment.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:11 @ And they killed the passover, and the priests sprinkled from their hands, and the Levites flayed.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:12 @ And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give according to the divisions of the families of the people, to offer to the LORD, as written in the book of Moses. And so with the oxen.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:13 @ And they roasted the passover with fire according to the ordinance: but the holy they boiled in pots, and in caldrons, and in pans, and divided speedily among all the people. (note:)divided…: Hebrews. made them run(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:14 @ And afterwards they made ready for themselves, and for the priests: because the priests the sons of Aaron in offering burnt offerings and the fat until night; therefore the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:15 @ And the singers the sons of Asaph in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s seer; and the porters at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them. (note:)place: Hebrews. station(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:16 @ So all the service of the LORD was prepared the same day, to keep the passover, and to offer burnt offerings upon the altar of the LORD, according to the commandment of king Josiah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:17 @ And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:18 @ And there was no passover like that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:19 @ In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:20 @ After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him. (note:)temple: Hebrews. house(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:21 @ But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? not against thee this day, but against the house with which I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from God, who with me, that he may not destroy thee. (note:)the house…: Hebrews. the house of my war(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:22 @ Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not to the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:23 @ And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Take me away; for I am grievously wounded. (note:)wounded: Hebrews. made sick(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:24 @ His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah. (note:)in one…: or, among the sepulchres(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:25 @ And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the singing women have spoken of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they written in the lamentations.

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:26 @ Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to written in the law of the LORD, (note:)goodness: Hebrews. kindnesses(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:35:27 @ And his deeds, first and last, behold, they written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:1 @ Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father’s stead in Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:3 @ And the king of Egypt deposed him at Jerusalem, and imposed a fine on the land of an hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. (note:)put…: Hebrews. removed him(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:4 @ And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:5 @ Jehoiakim twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:7 @ Nebuchadnezzar also carried of the vessels of the house of the LORD to Babylon, and put them in his temple at Babylon.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:8 @ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead. (note:)Jehoiachin: also called, Jeconiah, or, Coniah(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:9 @ Jehoiachin eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:10 @ And when the year had ended, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the precious vessels of the house of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem. (note:)when…: Hebrews. at the return of the year(:note)goodly…: Heb. vessels of desireZedekiah…: or, Mattaniah, his father’s brother

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:12 @ And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God, humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet from the mouth of the LORD.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:13 @ And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning to the LORD God of Israel.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:14 @ Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:15 @ And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up early, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)betimes: that is, continually and carefully

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:16 @ But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till no remedy. (note:)remedy: Hebrews. healing(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:17 @ Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or maiden, old man, or him that stooped for age: he gave all into his hand.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:18 @ And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king, and of his princes; all he brought to Babylon.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:19 @ And they burnt the house of God, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem, and burnt all its palaces with fire, and destroyed all its precious vessels.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:20 @ And them that had escaped from the sword he carried away to Babylon; where they were servants to him and his sons until the reign of the kingdom of Persia: (note:)them…: Hebrews. the remainder from the sword(:note)

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:21 @ To fulfil the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed its sabbaths: as long as it lay desolate it kept sabbath, to fulfil seventy years.

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:22 @ Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also in writing, saying,

rwbs@2Chronicles:36:23 @ Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which in Judah. Who among you of all his people? The LORD his God with him, and let him go up.

rwbs@Ezra:1:1 @ Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also in writing, saying, (note:)made…: Hebrews. caused a voice to pass(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:1:2 @ Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which in Judah.

rwbs@Ezra:1:3 @ Who among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he the God,) who in Jerusalem.

rwbs@Ezra:1:4 @ And whoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, besides the freewill offering for the house of God that in Jerusalem. (note:)help…: Hebrews. lift him up(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:1:5 @ Then arose the heads of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which in Jerusalem.

rwbs@Ezra:1:6 @ And all they that about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, besides all was willingly offered. (note:)strengthened…: that is, helped them(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:1:7 @ Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought from Jerusalem, and had put them in the house of his gods;

rwbs@Ezra:1:8 @ Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them to Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.

rwbs@Ezra:1:9 @ And this the number of them: thirty platters of gold, a thousand platters of silver, nine and twenty knives,

rwbs@Ezra:1:10 @ Thirty basins of gold, silver basins of a second four hundred and ten, other vessels a thousand.

rwbs@Ezra:1:11 @ All the vessels of gold and of silver five thousand and four hundred. All did Sheshbazzar bring with the captivity that were brought from Babylon to Jerusalem. (note:)the captivity: Hebrews. the transportation(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:1 @ Now these the children of the province that went up from the captivity, of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and came again to Jerusalem and Judah, every one to his city;

rwbs@Ezra:2:2 @ Who came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: (note:)Seraiah: also called, Azariah(:note)Reelaiah: or, RaamiahMispar: or, MisperethRehum: or, Nehum

rwbs@Ezra:2:3 @ The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred and seventy and two.

rwbs@Ezra:2:4 @ The children of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy and two.

rwbs@Ezra:2:5 @ The children of Arah, seven hundred and seventy and five.

rwbs@Ezra:2:6 @ The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.

rwbs@Ezra:2:7 @ The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred and fifty and four.

rwbs@Ezra:2:8 @ The children of Zattu, nine hundred and forty and five.

rwbs@Ezra:2:9 @ The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.

rwbs@Ezra:2:10 @ The children of Bani, six hundred and forty and two. (note:)Bani: also called, Binnui(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:11 @ The children of Bebai, six hundred and twenty and three.

rwbs@Ezra:2:12 @ The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred and twenty and two.

rwbs@Ezra:2:13 @ The children of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty and six.

rwbs@Ezra:2:14 @ The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.

rwbs@Ezra:2:15 @ The children of Adin, four hundred and fifty and four.

rwbs@Ezra:2:16 @ The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

rwbs@Ezra:2:17 @ The children of Bezai, three hundred and twenty and three.

rwbs@Ezra:2:18 @ The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve. (note:)Jorah: also called, Hariph(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:19 @ The children of Hashum, two hundred and twenty and three.

rwbs@Ezra:2:20 @ The children of Gibbar, ninety and five. (note:)Gibbar: also called, Gibeon(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:21 @ The children of Bethlehem, an hundred and twenty and three.

rwbs@Ezra:2:22 @ The men of Netophah, fifty and six.

rwbs@Ezra:2:23 @ The men of Anathoth, an hundred and twenty and eight.

rwbs@Ezra:2:24 @ The children of Azmaveth, forty and two. (note:)Azmaveth: also called, Bethazmaveth(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:25 @ The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.

rwbs@Ezra:2:26 @ The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred and twenty and one.

rwbs@Ezra:2:27 @ The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.

rwbs@Ezra:2:28 @ The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred and twenty and three.

rwbs@Ezra:2:29 @ The children of Nebo, fifty and two.

rwbs@Ezra:2:30 @ The children of Magbish, an hundred and fifty and six.

rwbs@Ezra:2:31 @ The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred and fifty and four.

rwbs@Ezra:2:32 @ The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

rwbs@Ezra:2:33 @ The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty and five. (note:)Hadid: or, Harid, as it is in some copies(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:34 @ The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty and five.

rwbs@Ezra:2:35 @ The children of Senaah, three thousand six hundred and thirty.

rwbs@Ezra:2:36 @ The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy and three.

rwbs@Ezra:2:37 @ The children of Immer, a thousand and fifty and two.

rwbs@Ezra:2:38 @ The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred and forty and seven.

rwbs@Ezra:2:39 @ The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

rwbs@Ezra:2:40 @ The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. (note:)Hodaviah: also called, Judah or Hodevah(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:41 @ The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred and twenty and eight.

rwbs@Ezra:2:42 @ The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, all an hundred and thirty and nine.

rwbs@Ezra:2:43 @ The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

rwbs@Ezra:2:44 @ The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, (note:)Siaha: also called, Sia(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:45 @ The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

rwbs@Ezra:2:46 @ The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, (note:)Shalmai: also called, Shamlai(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:47 @ The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

rwbs@Ezra:2:48 @ The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,

rwbs@Ezra:2:49 @ The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,

rwbs@Ezra:2:50 @ The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim, (note:)Nephusim: also called, Nephishesim(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:51 @ The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

rwbs@Ezra:2:52 @ The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha, (note:)Bazluth: also called, Bazlith(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:53 @ The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

rwbs@Ezra:2:54 @ The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

rwbs@Ezra:2:55 @ The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda, (note:)Peruda: also called, Perida(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:56 @ The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

rwbs@Ezra:2:57 @ The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. (note:)Ami: also called, Amon(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:58 @ All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants, three hundred and ninety and two.

rwbs@Ezra:2:59 @ And these they who went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, Immer: but they could not show their father’s house, and their seed, whether they of Israel: (note:)Addan: also called, Addon(:note)seed: or, pedigree

rwbs@Ezra:2:60 @ The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and fifty and two.

rwbs@Ezra:2:61 @ And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:

rwbs@Ezra:2:62 @ These sought their family record those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. (note:)were they…: Hebrews. they were polluted from the priesthood(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:63 @ And the Tirshatha said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim. (note:)Tirshatha: or, governor(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:2:64 @ The whole congregation together forty and two thousand three hundred sixty,

rwbs@Ezra:2:65 @ Besides their male and female servants, of whom seven thousand three hundred and thirty and seven: and among them two hundred men and women singers.

rwbs@Ezra:2:66 @ Their horses seven hundred and thirty and six; their mules, two hundred and forty and five;

rwbs@Ezra:2:67 @ Their camels, four hundred and thirty and five; donkeys, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

rwbs@Ezra:2:68 @ And of the heads of the fathers’, when they came to the house of the LORD which at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in its place:

rwbs@Ezra:2:69 @ They gave after their ability into the treasury of the work sixty and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pounds of silver, and one hundred priests’ garments.

rwbs@Ezra:2:70 @ So the priests, and the Levites, and of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.

rwbs@Ezra:3:1 @ And when the seventh month had come, and the children of Israel in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man at Jerusalem.

rwbs@Ezra:3:2 @ Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as written in the law of Moses the man of God. (note:)Jeshua: also called, Joshua(:note)Zerubbabel: Gr. ZorobabelShealtiel: Gr. Salathiel

rwbs@Ezra:3:3 @ And they set the altar upon its bases; for fear upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings on it to the LORD, burnt offerings morning and evening.

rwbs@Ezra:3:4 @ They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as written, and the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required; (note:)as the duty…: Hebrews. the matter of the day in his day(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:3:5 @ And afterward the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering to the LORD.

rwbs@Ezra:3:6 @ From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer burnt offerings to the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not laid. (note:)the foundation…: Hebrews. the temple of the LORD was not yet founded(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:3:7 @ They gave money also to the masons, and to the carpenters; and food, and drink, and oil, to them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia. (note:)carpenters: or, workmen(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:3:8 @ Now in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that had come out of the captivity to Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@Ezra:3:9 @ Then stood Jeshua his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, their sons and their brethren the Levites. (note:)Judah: also called, Hodaviah(:note)together: Hebrews. as one

rwbs@Ezra:3:10 @ And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.

rwbs@Ezra:3:11 @ And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks to the LORD; because good, for his mercy for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

rwbs@Ezra:3:12 @ But many of the priests and Levites and heads of the fathers’, old men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:

rwbs@Ezra:3:13 @ So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of the joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.

rwbs@Ezra:4:1 @ Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building the temple to the LORD God of Israel; (note:)the children…: Hebrews. the sons of the transportation(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:2 @ Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the heads of the fathers, and said to them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye; and we sacrifice to him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, who brought us up here.

rwbs@Ezra:4:3 @ But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of the fathers of Israel, said to them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house to our God; but we ourselves together will build to the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.

rwbs@Ezra:4:4 @ Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building,

rwbs@Ezra:4:5 @ And hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.

rwbs@Ezra:4:6 @ And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. (note:)Ahasuerus: Hebrews. Ahashverosh(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:7 @ And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, to Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter written in the Syrian language, and interpreted in the Syrian language. (note:)Bishlam: or, in peace(:note)companions: Hebrews. societies

rwbs@Ezra:4:8 @ Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: (note:)scribe: or, secretary(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:9 @ Then Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, the Elamites, (note:)companions: Chaldee, societies(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:10 @ And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest on this side of the river, and now. (note:)at such…: Chaldee, Cheeneth(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:11 @ this the copy of the letter that they sent to him, to Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side of the river, and now.

rwbs@Ezra:4:12 @ let it be known to the king, that the Jews who came from thee to us are come to Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the evil city, and have set up the walls, and joined the foundations. (note:)set up: or, finished(:note)joined: Chaldee, sewed together

rwbs@Ezra:4:13 @ Be it known now to the king, that, if this city shall be built, and the walls set up they will not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and thou shalt diminish the revenue of the kings. (note:)pay: Chaldee, give(:note)revenue: or, strength

rwbs@Ezra:4:14 @ Now because we have maintenance from palace, and it was not good for us to see the king’s dishonour, therefore have we sent and informed the king; (note:)we have…: Chaldee, we are salted with the salt of the palace(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:15 @ That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same from of old: for which cause was this city destroyed. (note:)moved: Chaldee, made(:note)within…: Chaldee, in the midst thereof

rwbs@Ezra:4:16 @ We inform the king that, if this city shall be built, and the walls set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side of the river.

rwbs@Ezra:4:17 @ the king sent an answer to Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, Peace, and now. (note:)companions: Chaldee, societies(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:18 @ the letter which ye sent to us hath been plainly read before me.

rwbs@Ezra:4:20 @ There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid to them.

rwbs@Ezra:4:21 @ Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until commandment shall be given from me. (note:)Give…: Chaldee, Make a decree(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:22 @ Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the harm of the kings?

rwbs@Ezra:4:23 @ Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem to the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. (note:)by force…: Chaldee, by arm and power(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:4:24 @ Then ceased the work of the house of God which at Jerusalem. So it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

rwbs@Ezra:5:1 @ Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews that in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, to them.

rwbs@Ezra:5:2 @ Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which at Jerusalem: and with them the prophets of God helping them.

rwbs@Ezra:5:3 @ At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side of the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said thus to them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?

rwbs@Ezra:5:4 @ Then said we to them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building? (note:)make: Chaldee, build(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:5:5 @ But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this.

rwbs@Ezra:5:6 @ The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side of the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, who on this side of the river, sent to Darius the king:

rwbs@Ezra:5:7 @ They sent a letter to him, in which was written thus; To Darius the king, all peace. (note:)wherein: Chaldee, in the midst whereof(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:5:8 @ Be it known to the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is built with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work proceedeth quickly, and prospereth in their hands. (note:)great…: Chaldee, stones of rolling(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:5:9 @ Then we asked those elders, said to them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to finish these walls?

rwbs@Ezra:5:10 @ We asked their names also, to inform thee, that we might write the names of the men that the chief of them.

rwbs@Ezra:5:11 @ And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was built these many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and set up.

rwbs@Ezra:5:12 @ But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven to wrath, he gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this house, and carried the people away into Babylon.

rwbs@Ezra:5:13 @ But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.

rwbs@Ezra:5:14 @ And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to, whose name Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; (note:)governor: or, deputy(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:5:15 @ And said to him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be built in its place.

rwbs@Ezra:5:16 @ Then came the same Sheshbazzar, laid the foundation of the house of God which in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and it is not finished.

rwbs@Ezra:5:17 @ Now therefore, if good to the king, let there be search made in the king’s treasure house, which there at Babylon, whether it is, that a decree was made by Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.

rwbs@Ezra:6:1 @ Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the books, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. (note:)rolls: Chaldee, books(:note)laid up: Chaldee, made to descend

rwbs@Ezra:6:2 @ And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that in the province of the Medes, a scroll, and in it a record thus written: (note:)Achmetha: or, Ecbatana, or, in a coffer(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:6:3 @ In the first year of Cyrus the king Cyrus the king made a decree the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be built, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations of it be strongly laid; the height of it sixty cubits, the breadth of it sixty cubits;

rwbs@Ezra:6:4 @ three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king’s house:

rwbs@Ezra:6:5 @ And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple which at Jerusalem, and brought to Babylon, be restored, and brought again to the temple which at Jerusalem, to its place, and place in the house of God. (note:)brought again: Chaldee, go(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:6:6 @ Now, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, who beyond the river, keep away from there: (note:)your…: Chaldee, their societies(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:6:7 @ Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.

rwbs@Ezra:6:8 @ Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, of the tribute beyond the river, expenses be given immediately to these men, that they be not hindered. (note:)I make…: Chaldee, by me a decree is made(:note)hindered: Chaldee, made to cease

rwbs@Ezra:6:9 @ And that which they have need of, both young bulls, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests who at Jerusalem, let it be given to them day by day without fail:

rwbs@Ezra:6:10 @ That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. (note:)of sweet…: Chaldee, of rest(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:6:12 @ And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall try to alter to destroy this house of God which at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.

rwbs@Ezra:6:13 @ Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.

rwbs@Ezra:6:14 @ And the elders of the Jews built, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they built, and finished, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. (note:)commandment: Chaldee, decree(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:6:15 @ And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

rwbs@Ezra:6:16 @ And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, (note:)the children of the captivity: Chaldee, the sons of the transportation(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:6:17 @ And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.

rwbs@Ezra:6:18 @ And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, who at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses. (note:)as it is…: Chaldee, according to the writing(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:6:19 @ And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the fourteenth of the first month.

rwbs@Ezra:6:20 @ For the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of them pure, and they killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves.

rwbs@Ezra:6:21 @ And the children of Israel, who had returned from captivity, and all such as had separated themselves to them from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, ate,

rwbs@Ezra:6:22 @ And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.

rwbs@Ezra:7:1 @ Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,

rwbs@Ezra:7:2 @ The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,

rwbs@Ezra:7:3 @ The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,

rwbs@Ezra:7:4 @ The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

rwbs@Ezra:7:5 @ The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:

rwbs@Ezra:7:6 @ This Ezra went from Babylon; and he a scribe skilled in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him.

rwbs@Ezra:7:7 @ And there went of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, to Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king.

rwbs@Ezra:7:8 @ And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which in the seventh year of the king.

rwbs@Ezra:7:9 @ For upon the first of the first month he began to go from Babylon, and on the first of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him. (note:)began…: Hebrews. was the foundation of the going up(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:7:10 @ For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.

rwbs@Ezra:7:11 @ Now this the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel.

rwbs@Ezra:7:12 @ Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect, and now. (note:)unto…: or, to Ezra the priest, a perfect scribe of the law of the God of heaven, peace, etc(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:7:13 @ I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and his priests and Levites, in my realm, who are disposed of their own freewill to go to Jerusalem, go with thee.

rwbs@Ezra:7:14 @ Forasmuch as thou art sent by the king, and by his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which in thy hand; (note:)of the king: Chaldee, from before the king(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:7:15 @ And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation in Jerusalem,

rwbs@Ezra:7:16 @ And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which in Jerusalem:

rwbs@Ezra:7:17 @ That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bulls, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which in Jerusalem.

rwbs@Ezra:7:18 @ And whatever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and gold, that do after the will of your God.

rwbs@Ezra:7:19 @ The vessels also that are given thee for the service of the house of thy God, deliver thou before the God of Jerusalem.

rwbs@Ezra:7:20 @ And whatever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow out of the king’s treasure house.

rwbs@Ezra:7:21 @ And I, I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers who beyond the river, that whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,

rwbs@Ezra:7:23 @ Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? (note:)Whatsoever…: Chaldee, Whatsoever is of the decree(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:7:24 @ Also we inform you, that concerning any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

rwbs@Ezra:7:25 @ And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that in thy hand, set magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people that beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know not.

rwbs@Ezra:7:26 @ And whoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. (note:)to banishment: Chaldee, to rooting out(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:7:27 @ Blessed the LORD God of our fathers, who hath put as this in the king’s heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which in Jerusalem:

rwbs@Ezra:7:28 @ And hath extended mercy to me before the king, and his counsellors, and before all the king’s mighty princes. And I was strengthened as the hand of the LORD my God upon me, and I gathered out of Israel chief men to go up with me.

rwbs@Ezra:8:1 @ These now the heads of their fathers’, and the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king.

rwbs@Ezra:8:2 @ Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush.

rwbs@Ezra:8:3 @ Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.

rwbs@Ezra:8:4 @ Of the sons of Pahathmoab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hundred males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:5 @ Of the sons of Shechaniah; the son of Jahaziel, and with him three hundred males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:6 @ Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:7 @ And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:8 @ And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him eighty males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:9 @ Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:10 @ And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and sixty males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:11 @ And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:12 @ And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an hundred and ten males. (note:)the son…: or, the youngest son(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:8:13 @ And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them sixty males.

rwbs@Ezra:8:14 @ Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males. (note:)Zabbud: or, Zaccur, as some read(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:8:15 @ And I gathered them at the river that runneth to Ahava; and there we abode in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi. (note:)abode: or, pitched(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:8:16 @ Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.

rwbs@Ezra:8:17 @ And I sent them with commandment to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say to Iddo, to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God. (note:)I told…: Hebrews. I put words in their mouth(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:8:18 @ And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen;

rwbs@Ezra:8:19 @ And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and their sons, twenty;

rwbs@Ezra:8:20 @ Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed for the service of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinims: all of them were mentioned by name.

rwbs@Ezra:8:21 @ Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

rwbs@Ezra:8:22 @ For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken to the king, saying, The hand of our God upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath against all them that forsake him.

rwbs@Ezra:8:24 @ Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,

rwbs@Ezra:8:25 @ And weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel present, had offered:

rwbs@Ezra:8:26 @ I even weighed to their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels an hundred talents, of gold an hundred talents;

rwbs@Ezra:8:28 @ And I said to them, Ye holy to the LORD; the vessels holy also; and the silver and the gold a freewill offering to the LORD God of your fathers.

rwbs@Ezra:8:29 @ Watch ye, and keep, until ye weigh before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.

rwbs@Ezra:8:30 @ So the priests and the Levites took the weight of the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, to bring to Jerusalem to the house of our God.

rwbs@Ezra:8:31 @ Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth of the first month, to go to Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way.

rwbs@Ezra:8:32 @ And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.

rwbs@Ezra:8:33 @ Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites;

rwbs@Ezra:8:34 @ By number by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.

rwbs@Ezra:8:35 @ the children of those that had been carried away, who had come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings to the God of Israel, twelve bulls for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve male goats a sin offering: all a burnt offering to the LORD.

rwbs@Ezra:8:36 @ And they delivered the king’s commissions to the king’s satraps, and to the governors on this side of the river: and they helped the people, and the house of God.

rwbs@Ezra:9:1 @ Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, according to their abominations, of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites.

rwbs@Ezra:9:2 @ For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mixed themselves with the people of lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been first in this trespass.

rwbs@Ezra:9:3 @ And when I heard this thing, I tore my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down appalled.

rwbs@Ezra:9:4 @ Then were assembled to me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat appalled until the evening sacrifice.

rwbs@Ezra:9:5 @ And at the evening sacrifice I arose from my heaviness; and having torn my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands to the LORD my God, (note:)heaviness: or, affliction(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:9:6 @ And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over head, and our trespass is grown up to the heavens. (note:)trespass: or, guiltiness(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:9:7 @ Since the days of our fathers we in a great trespass to this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as this day.

rwbs@Ezra:9:8 @ And now for a little moment grace hath been from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. (note:)space: Hebrews. moment(:note)a nail: or, a pin: that is, a constant and sure abode

rwbs@Ezra:9:9 @ For we slaves; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy to us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations of it, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem. (note:)to repair: Hebrews. to set up(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:9:11 @ Which thou hast commanded by thy servants the prophets, saying, The land, where ye go to possess it, is an unclean land with the filthiness of the people of the lands, with their abominations, which have filled it from one end to another with their uncleanness. (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)from…: Heb. from mouth to mouth

rwbs@Ezra:9:12 @ Now therefore give not your daughters to their sons, neither take their daughters to your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave for an inheritance to your children for ever.

rwbs@Ezra:9:14 @ Should we again break thy commandments, and join in marriage with the people of these abominations? wouldest thou not be angry with us till thou hadst consumed, so that no remnant nor escaping?

rwbs@Ezra:9:15 @ O LORD God of Israel, thou righteous: for we having escaped, remain yet, as this day: behold, we before thee in our trespasses: for we cannot stand before thee because of this.

rwbs@Ezra:10:1 @ Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled to him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very bitterly. (note:)wept…: Hebrews. wept a great weeping(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:10:2 @ And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, of the sons of Elam, answered and said to Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken foreign wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing.

rwbs@Ezra:10:3 @ Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord, and of those that tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the law. (note:)to put…: Hebrews. to bring forth(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:10:4 @ Arise; for matter to thee: we also with thee: be of good courage, and do.

rwbs@Ezra:10:5 @ Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they swore.

rwbs@Ezra:10:6 @ Then Ezra arose from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and he came there, he ate no bread, nor drank water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away.

rwbs@Ezra:10:7 @ And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem to all the children of the captivity, that they should gather at Jerusalem;

rwbs@Ezra:10:8 @ And that whoever would not come within three days, according to the counsel of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and himself separated from the congregation of those that had been carried away. (note:)forfeited: Hebrews. devoted(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:10:9 @ Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered at Jerusalem within three days. It the ninth month, and the twentieth of the month; and all the people sat in the street of the house of God, trembling because of matter, and for the great rain. (note:)the great…: Hebrews. the showers(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:10:10 @ And Ezra the priest stood up, and said to them, Ye have transgressed, and have taken foreign wives, to increase the trespass of Israel. (note:)have taken: Hebrews. have caused to dwell, or, have brought back(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:10:11 @ Now therefore make confession to the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the foreign wives.

rwbs@Ezra:10:12 @ Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud voice, As thou hast said, so must we do.

rwbs@Ezra:10:13 @ But the people many, and a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand abroad, neither a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this thing. (note:)we are many…: or, we have greatly offended in this thing(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:10:14 @ Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them who have taken foreign wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and the judges, until the fierce wrath of our God for this matter shall be turned from us. (note:)for this…: or, till this matter be dispatched(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:10:15 @ Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them. (note:)were…: Hebrews. stood(:note)

rwbs@Ezra:10:16 @ And the children of the captivity did so. And Ezra the priest, certain heads of the fathers, after the house of their fathers, and all of them by names, were separated, and sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the matter.

rwbs@Ezra:10:17 @ And they finished with all the men that had taken foreign wives by the first day of the first month.

rwbs@Ezra:10:18 @ And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken foreign wives:, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah.

rwbs@Ezra:10:19 @ And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and guilty, a ram of the flock for their trespass.

rwbs@Ezra:10:20 @ And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah.

rwbs@Ezra:10:21 @ And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

rwbs@Ezra:10:22 @ And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah.

rwbs@Ezra:10:23 @ Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.

rwbs@Ezra:10:24 @ Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, and Telem, and Uri.

rwbs@Ezra:10:25 @ Moreover of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah.

rwbs@Ezra:10:26 @ And of the sons of Elam; Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jeremoth, and Eliah.

rwbs@Ezra:10:27 @ And of the sons of Zattu; Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and Jeremoth, and Zabad, and Aziza.

rwbs@Ezra:10:28 @ Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai.

rwbs@Ezra:10:29 @ And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth.

rwbs@Ezra:10:30 @ And of the sons of Pahathmoab; Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezaleel, and Binnui, and Manasseh.

rwbs@Ezra:10:31 @ And the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,

rwbs@Ezra:10:33 @ Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, Shimei.

rwbs@Ezra:10:34 @ Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel,

rwbs@Ezra:10:43 @ Of the sons of Nebo; Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, and Joel, Benaiah.

rwbs@Ezra:10:44 @ All these had taken foreign wives: and of them had wives by whom they had children.

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:1 @ The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:2 @ That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, who were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:3 @ And they said to me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also broken down, and its gates are burned with fire.

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:4 @ And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:5 @ And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:6 @ Let thy ear now be attentive, and thy eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father’s house have sinned.

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:7 @ We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which thou didst command thy servant Moses.

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:8 @ Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thou didst command thy servant Moses, saying, ye transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations:

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:9 @ But ye turn to me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you driven to the uttermost part of the heaven, will I gather them from there, and will bring them to the place that I have chosen to set my name there.

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:10 @ Now these thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand.

rwbs@Nehemiah:1:11 @ O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thy ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king’s cupbearer.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:1 @ And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, wine before him: and I took up the wine, and gave to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:2 @ Therefore the king said to me, Why thy countenance sad, seeing thou not sick? this nothing but sorrow of heart. Then I was very greatly afraid,

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:3 @ And said to the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ sepulchres, waste, and its gates are consumed with fire?

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:4 @ Then the king said to me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:5 @ And I said to the king, If it should please the king, and if thy servant hath found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ sepulchres, that I may build it.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:6 @ And the king said to me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. (note:)queen: Hebrews. wife(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:7 @ Moreover I said to the king, If it should please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may let me pass through till I come into Judah;

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:8 @ And a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king’s forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:9 @ Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king’s letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:10 @ When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard, it grieved them exceedingly that there had come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:11 @ So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:12 @ And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither beast with me, except the beast that I rode upon.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:13 @ And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and their gates were consumed with fire.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:14 @ Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king’s pool: but no place for the beast under me to pass.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:15 @ Then I went up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and returned.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:16 @ And the rulers knew not where I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:17 @ Then said I to them, Ye see the distress that we in, how Jerusalem waste, and its gates are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we may be no more a reproach.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:18 @ Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken to me. And they said, Let us rise and build. So they strengthened their hands for good.

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:19 @ But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard, they mocked, and despised us, and said, What this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?

rwbs@Nehemiah:2:20 @ Then I answered them, and said to them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:1 @ Then Eliashib the high priest arose with his brethren the priests, and they built the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even to the tower of Meah they sanctified it, to the tower of Hananeel.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:2 @ And next to him built the men of Jericho. And next to them built Zaccur the son of Imri. (note:)next unto…: Hebrews. at his hand(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:3 @ But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who laid its beams, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:4 @ And next to them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next to them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next to them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:5 @ And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:6 @ Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid its beams, and set up its doors, and its locks, and its bars.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:7 @ And next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite, and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon, and of Mizpah, to the throne of the governor on this side of the river.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:8 @ Next to him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next to him also repaired Hananiah the son of the perfumers, and they fortified Jerusalem to the broad wall. (note:)fortified…: or, left Jerusalem unto the broad wall(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:9 @ And next to them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:10 @ And next to them repaired Jedaiah the son of Harumaph, opposite his house. And next to him repaired Hattush the son of Hashabniah.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:11 @ Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahathmoab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces. (note:)other…: Hebrews. second measure(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:12 @ And next to him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:13 @ The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars, and a thousand cubits on the wall to the dung gate.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:14 @ But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:15 @ But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king’s garden, and to the stairs that descend from the city of David.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:16 @ After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, to opposite the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and to the house of the mighty.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:17 @ After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:18 @ After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:19 @ And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece opposite the ascent to the armoury at the turning.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:20 @ After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. (note:)Zabbai: also called, Zaccai(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:21 @ After him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:22 @ And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:23 @ After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub opposite their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:24 @ After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah to the turning, even to the corner.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:25 @ Palal the son of Uzai, opposite the turning, and the projecting tower from the king’s upper house, that by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:26 @ Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, to opposite the water gate toward the east, and the projecting tower. (note:)dwelt…: or, which dwelt in Ophel, repaired unto(:note)Ophel: or, tower

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:27 @ After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, opposite the great projecting tower, even to the wall of Ophel.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:28 @ From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one opposite his house.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:29 @ After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer opposite his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:30 @ After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah opposite his chamber.

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:31 @ After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith’s son to the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, opposite the gate Miphkad, and to the ascent of the corner. (note:)going…: or, corner chamber(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:3:32 @ And between the ascent of the corner to the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. (note:)going…: or, corner chamber(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:1 @ But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry, and felt great indignation, and mocked the Jews.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:2 @ And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they finish in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned? (note:)fortify…: Hebrews. leave to themselves(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:3 @ Now Tobiah the Ammonite by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox should go up, he would even break down their stone wall.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:4 @ Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a spoil in the land of captivity: (note:)despised: Hebrews. despite(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:5 @ And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked to anger before the builders.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:6 @ So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to the half of it: for the people had a mind to work.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:7 @ But it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were set up, that the breaches began to be closed, then they were very angry, (note:)were made up: Hebrews. ascended(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:8 @ And conspired all of them together to come to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it. (note:)to hinder…: Hebrews. to make an error to it(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:9 @ Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:10 @ And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is failing, and much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:11 @ And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:12 @ And it came to pass, that when the Jews who dwelt by them came, they said to us ten times, From all places where ye shall return to us. (note:)From all…: or, That from all places ye must return to us(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:13 @ Therefore I set in the lower places behind the wall, on the higher places, I even set the people according to their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows. (note:)in the…: Hebrews. from the lower parts of the place, etc(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:14 @ And I looked, and arose, and said to the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be ye not afraid of them: remember the Lord, great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:15 @ And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one to his work.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:16 @ And it came to pass from that time forth, the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the coats of mail; and the rulers behind all the house of Judah.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:17 @ They who built on the wall, and they that bore burdens, burdened themselves, with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other held a weapon.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:18 @ For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and built. And he that sounded the trumpet by me. (note:)by his side: Hebrews. on his loins(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:19 @ And I said to the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:20 @ In what place ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye there to us: our God shall fight for us.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:21 @ So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:22 @ Likewise at the same time said I to the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour in the day.

rwbs@Nehemiah:4:23 @ So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us put off our clothes, every one put them off for washing. (note:)saving…: or, every one went with his weapon for water(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:1 @ And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:2 @ For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, many: therefore we take up grain, that we may eat, and live.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:3 @ also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy grain, because of the famine.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:4 @ There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tax, our lands and vineyards.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:5 @ Yet now our flesh as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and of our daughters are brought to bondage: neither in our power; for other men have our lands and vineyards.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:6 @ And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:7 @ Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said to them, Ye exact interest, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them. (note:)I consulted…: Hebrews. my heart consulted in me(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:8 @ And I said to them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, who were sold to the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold to us? Then they held their peace, and found nothing.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:9 @ Also I said, That not good which ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:10 @ I likewise, my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and grain: I pray you, let us stop charging interest.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:11 @ Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the hundredth of the money, and of the grain, the wine, and the oil, that ye exact of them.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:12 @ Then said they, We will restore, and will require nothing of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the priests, and took an oath of them, that they should do according to this promise.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:13 @ Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. And the people did according to this promise. (note:)emptied: Hebrews. empty, or, void(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:14 @ Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king,, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:15 @ But the former governors that before me had laid a burden upon the people, and had taken of them food and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bore rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:16 @ Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants gathered there to the work.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:17 @ Moreover at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, besides those that came to us from among the heathen that about us.

rwbs@Nehemiah:5:18 @ Now which was prepared daily one ox six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days an abundance of all sorts of wine: yet for all this I required not the food of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:1 @ Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had built the wall, and there was no breach left in it; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:2 @ That Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, Come, let us meet together in the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:3 @ And I sent messengers to them, saying, I doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, while I leave it, and come down to you?

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:4 @ Yet they sent to me four times in this way; and I answered them after the same manner.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:5 @ Then Sanballat sent his servant to me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:6 @ In which written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words. (note:)Gashmu: also called, Geshem(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:7 @ And thou hast also appointed prophets to proclaim concerning thee at Jerusalem, saying, a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:8 @ Then I sent to him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou maketh up them out of thy own heart.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:9 @ For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it may not be done. Now therefore,, strengthen my hands.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:10 @ Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:11 @ And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who, that, as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:13 @ Therefore he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and they might have for a bad report, that they might reproach me.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:14 @ My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:15 @ So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth of Elul, in fifty and two days.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:16 @ And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard, and all the heathen that about us saw, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought by our God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:17 @ Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and of Tobiah came to them. (note:)sent…: Hebrews. multiplied their letters passing to Tobiah(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:18 @ For many in Judah sworn to him, because he the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.

rwbs@Nehemiah:6:19 @ Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear. (note:)words: or, matters(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:1 @ Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:2 @ That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he a faithful man, and feared God above many.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:3 @ And I said to them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun shall be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar: and appoint soldiers of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one opposite his house.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:4 @ Now the city large and great: but the people in it few, and the houses not built. (note:)large: Hebrews. broad in spaces(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:5 @ And my God put into my heart to gather the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a family record of the genealogy of them who came up at the first, and found written in it,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:6 @ These the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem and to Judah, every one to his city;

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:7 @ Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number,, of the men of the people of Israel; (note:)Azariah: also called, Seraiah(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:8 @ The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred and seventy and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:9 @ The children of Shephatiah, three hundred and seventy and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:10 @ The children of Arah, six hundred and fifty and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:11 @ The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred eighteen.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:12 @ The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred and fifty and four.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:13 @ The children of Zattu, eight hundred and forty and five.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:14 @ The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:15 @ The children of Binnui, six hundred and forty and eight. (note:)Binnui: also called, Bani(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:16 @ The children of Bebai, six hundred and twenty and eight.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:17 @ The children of Azgad, two thousand three hundred and twenty and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:18 @ The children of Adonikam, six hundred and sixty and seven.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:19 @ The children of Bigvai, two thousand and sixty and seven.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:20 @ The children of Adin, six hundred and fifty and five.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:21 @ The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:22 @ The children of Hashum, three hundred and twenty and eight.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:23 @ The children of Bezai, three hundred and twenty and four.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:24 @ The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve. (note:)Hariph: also called, Jora(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:25 @ The children of Gibeon, ninety and five. (note:)Gibeon: also called, Gibbar(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:26 @ The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred and eighty and eight.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:27 @ The men of Anathoth, an hundred and twenty and eight.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:28 @ The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two. (note:)Bethazmaveth: also called, Azmaveth(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:29 @ The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three. (note:)Kirjathjearim: also called, Kirjatharim(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:30 @ The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred and twenty and one.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:31 @ The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:32 @ The men of Bethel and Ai, an hundred and twenty and three.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:33 @ The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:34 @ The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred and fifty and four.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:35 @ The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:36 @ The children of Jericho, three hundred and forty and five.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:37 @ The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty and one.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:38 @ The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:39 @ The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred and seventy and three.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:40 @ The children of Immer, a thousand and fifty and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:41 @ The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred and forty and seven.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:42 @ The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:43 @ The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. (note:)Hodevah: also called, Hodaviah or Judah(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:44 @ The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred and forty and eight.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:45 @ The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred and thirty and eight.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:46 @ The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:47 @ The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:48 @ The children of Lebana, the children of Hagaba, the children of Shalmai,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:49 @ The children of Hanan, the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:50 @ The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:51 @ The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:52 @ The children of Besai, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephishesim,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:53 @ The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:54 @ The children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:55 @ The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:56 @ The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:57 @ The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:58 @ The children of Jaala, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:59 @ The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon. (note:)Amon: also called, Ami(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:60 @ All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants, three hundred and ninety and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:61 @ And these they who went up from Telmelah, Telharesha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer: but they could not show their father’s house, nor their seed, whether they of Israel. (note:)seed: or, pedigree(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:62 @ The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty and two.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:63 @ And of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai, who took of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite for a wife, and was called after their name.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:64 @ These sought their family record those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:65 @ And the Tirshatha said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there should stand a priest with Urim and Thummim. (note:)the Tirshatha: or, the governor(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:66 @ The whole congregation together forty and two thousand three hundred and sixty,

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:67 @ Besides their male and female servants, of whom seven thousand three hundred and thirty and seven: and they had two hundred and forty and five men and women singers.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:68 @ Their horses, seven hundred and thirty and six: their mules, two hundred and forty and five:

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:70 @ And some of the heads of the fathers’ gave to the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasury a thousand drams of gold, fifty basins, five hundred and thirty priests’ garments. (note:)some: Hebrews. part.(:note)The Tirshatha: or, The governor

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:71 @ And of the heads of the fathers’ gave to the treasury of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pounds of silver.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:72 @ And which the rest of the people gave twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty and seven priests’ garments.

rwbs@Nehemiah:7:73 @ So the priests, and the Levites, and the porters, and the singers, and of the people, and the Nethinims, and all Israel, dwelt in their cities; and when the seventh month came, the children of Israel in their cities.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:1 @ And all the people gathered themselves together as one man in the street that before the water gate; and they spoke to Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:2 @ And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month. (note:)that…: Hebrews. that understood in hearing(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:3 @ And he read in it before the street that before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people to the book of the law. (note:)from…: Hebrews. from the light(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:4 @ And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, Meshullam. (note:)pulpit…: Hebrews. tower of wood(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:5 @ And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: (note:)sight: Hebrews. eyes(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:6 @ And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with faces to the ground.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:7 @ Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people in their place.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:8 @ So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused to understand the reading.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:9 @ And Nehemiah, who the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said to all the people, This day holy to the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. (note:)the Tirshatha: or, the governor(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:10 @ Then he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions to them for whom nothing is prepared: for day holy to our Lord: neither be ye sad; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:11 @ So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day holy; neither be ye grieved.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:12 @ And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:13 @ And on the second day were gathered together the heads of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, to Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law. (note:)to understand…: or, that they might instruct in the words of the law(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:14 @ And they found written in the law which the LORD had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month: (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:15 @ And that they should declare and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth to the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as written.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:16 @ So the people went forth, and brought, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:17 @ And all the congregation of them that had returned from the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.

rwbs@Nehemiah:8:18 @ Also day by day, from the first day to the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day a solemn assembly, according to the manner. (note:)a solemn…: Hebrews. a restraint(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:1 @ Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:2 @ And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. (note:)strangers: Hebrews. strange children(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:3 @ And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God fourth part of the day; and fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD their God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:4 @ Then stood upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, Chenani, and cried with a loud voice to the LORD their God. (note:)stairs: or, scaffold(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:5 @ Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, Pethahiah, said, Stand up bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:6 @ Thou, thou, LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all that in it, the seas, and all that in them, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:7 @ Thou the LORD the God, who chose Abram, and broughtest him forth from Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham;

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:8 @ And foundest his heart faithful before thee, and madest a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Jebusites, and the Girgashites, to give, to his seed, and hast performed thy words; for thou righteous:

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:9 @ And thou sawest the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red sea;

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:10 @ And didst show signs and wonders upon Pharaoh, and on all his servants, and on all the people of his land: for thou knewest that they dealt proudly against them. So didst thou get thee a name, as this day.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:11 @ And thou didst divide the sea before them, so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their persecutors thou threwest into the deeps, as a stone into the mighty waters.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:12 @ Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way in which they should go.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:13 @ Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: (note:)true…: Hebrews. laws of truth(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:14 @ And madest known to them thy holy sabbath, and didst command them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:15 @ And gavest them bread from heaven for their hunger, and broughtest forth water for them out of the rock for their thirst, and didst promise them that they should go in to possess the land which thou hadst sworn to give them. (note:)which…: Hebrews. which thou hadst lift up thine hand to give them(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:16 @ But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:17 @ And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst perform among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. (note:)a God…: Hebrews. a God of pardons(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:18 @ Yea, when they had made them a molten calf, and said, This thy God that brought thee out of Egypt, and had wrought great provocations;

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:19 @ Yet thou in thy great mercies forsookest them not in the wilderness: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to show them light, and the way in which they should go.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:20 @ Thou gavest also thy good Spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:21 @ Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness, they lacked nothing; their clothes did not wear out, and their feet swelled not.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:22 @ Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:23 @ Their children also didst multiply thou as the stars of heaven, and broughtest them into the land, concerning which thou didst promise to their fathers, that they should go in to possess.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:24 @ So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou didst subdue before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would. (note:)as they…: Hebrews. according to their will(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:25 @ And they took strong cities, and a rich land, and possessed houses full of all goods, dug wells, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they ate, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness. (note:)wells: or, cisterns(:note)fruit…: Hebrews. tree of food

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:26 @ Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets who testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:27 @ Therefore thou didst deliver them into the hand of their enemies, who distressed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried to thee, thou heardest from heaven; and according to thy great mercies thou gavest them deliverers, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:28 @ But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore thou leftest them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried to thee, thou heardest from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies; (note:)they did…: Hebrews. they returned to do evil(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:29 @ And didst testify against them, that thou mightest bring them again to thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not to thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man doeth, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear. (note:)withdrew…: Hebrews. they gave a withdrawing shoulder(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:30 @ Yet many years didst thou forbear over them, and didst testify against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not listen: therefore thou gavest them into the hand of the people of the lands. (note:)forbear…: Hebrews. protract over them(:note)in thy…: Heb. in the hand of thy prophets

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:31 @ Nevertheless for thy great mercies’ sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou a gracious and merciful God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:32 @ Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria to this day. (note:)trouble: Hebrews. weariness(:note)that…: Heb. that hath found us

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:34 @ Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened to thy commandments and thy testimonies, with which thou didst testify against them.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:35 @ For they have not served thee in their kingdom, and in thy great goodness that thou gavest them, and in the large and rich land which thou gavest before them, neither turned they from their wicked works.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:36 @ Behold, we servants this day, and the land that thou gavest to our fathers to eat the fruit of it and the good of it, behold, we servants in it:

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:37 @ And it yieldeth much increase to the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we in great distress.

rwbs@Nehemiah:9:38 @ And because of all this we make a sure, and write; and our princes, Levites, priests, set their seals. (note:)seal: Hebrews. are at the sealing, or, sealed(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:1 @ Now those that set their seal, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, (note:)those…: Hebrews. at the sealings(:note)the Tirshatha: or, the governor

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:8 @ Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these the priests.

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:9 @ And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:10 @ And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:14 @ The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:28 @ And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands to the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding;

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:29 @ They joined with their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God’s law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes; (note:)by: Hebrews. by the hand of(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:30 @ And that we would not give our daughters to the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons:

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:31 @ And the people of the land should bring wares or any food on the sabbath day to sell, we would not buy it of them on the sabbath, or on the holy day: and we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction of every debt. (note:)every…: Hebrews. every hand(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:32 @ Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:33 @ For the showbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and all the work of the house of our God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:34 @ And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as written in the law:

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:35 @ And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, to the house of the LORD:

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:36 @ Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, to the priests that minister in the house of our God:

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:37 @ And we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, to the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground to the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:38 @ And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tenth of the tithes to the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.

rwbs@Nehemiah:10:39 @ For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the grain, of the new wine, and the oil, to the chambers, where the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:1 @ And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts in cities.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:2 @ And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:3 @ Now these the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities,, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:4 @ And at Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez; (note:)Perez: also called, Pharez(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:5 @ And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:6 @ All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem four hundred and sixty and eight valiant men.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:7 @ And these the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:9 @ And Joel the son of Zichri their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah second over the city.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:10 @ Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:11 @ Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:12 @ And their brethren that performed the work of the house eight hundred and twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:13 @ And his brethren, heads of the fathers’, two hundred and forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:14 @ And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred and twenty and eight: and their overseer Zabdiel, the son of the great men. (note:)the son…: or, the son of Haggedolim(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:15 @ Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:16 @ And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. (note:)had…: Hebrews. were over(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:17 @ And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the chief to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:18 @ All the Levites in the holy city two hundred and eighty and four.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:19 @ Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, an hundred and seventy and two. (note:)the gates: Hebrews. at the gates(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:20 @ And the rest of Israel, of the priests, the Levites, in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:21 @ But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa over the Nethinims. (note:)Ophel: or, the tower(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:22 @ The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers over the business of the house of God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:23 @ For the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, as every day required. (note:)a certain…: or, a sure ordinance(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:24 @ And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people. (note:)Zerah: also called, Zarah(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:25 @ And for the villages, with their fields, of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and its villages, and at Dibon, and its villages, and at Jekabzeel, and its villages,

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:30 @ Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages, at Lachish, and its fields, at Azekah, and its villages. And they dwelt from Beersheba to the valley of Hinnom.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:31 @ The children also of Benjamin from Geba at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and their villages, (note:)from: or, of(:note)at: or, to

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:35 @ Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

rwbs@Nehemiah:11:36 @ And of the Levites divisions Judah, in Benjamin.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:1 @ Now these the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:7 @ Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua. (note:)Sallu: also called, Sallai(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:8 @ Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, Mattaniah, over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren. (note:)the thanksgiving: that is, the psalms of thanksgiving(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:9 @ Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, opposite them in the watches.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:12 @ And in the days of Joiakim were priests, the heads of the fathers: of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:22 @ The Levites in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, recorded heads of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:23 @ The sons of Levi, the heads of the fathers, written in the book of the chronicles, even till the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:24 @ And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren opposite them, to praise to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, division side by side with division.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:25 @ Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, porters keeping the watch at the storehouses of the gates. (note:)thresholds: or, treasuries, or, assemblies(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:26 @ These in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor, and of Ezra the priest, the scribe.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:27 @ And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:28 @ And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country around Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:29 @ Also from the house of Gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had built them villages around Jerusalem.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:30 @ And the priests and the Levites purified themselves, and purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:31 @ Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great thanks, went on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate:

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:32 @ And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:35 @ And of the priests’ sons with trumpets;, Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Michaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph:

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:36 @ And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:37 @ And at the fountain gate, which was opposite them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the ascent of the wall, above the house of David, even to the water gate eastward.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:38 @ And the other thanks went to meet, and I after them, and the half of the people upon the wall, from beyond the tower of the furnaces even to the broad wall;

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:39 @ And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even to the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:40 @ So stood the two thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:41 @ And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets;

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:42 @ And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah overseer. (note:)sang…: Hebrews. made their voice to be heard(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:43 @ Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:44 @ And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited. (note:)of the law: that is, appointed by the law(:note)for Judah…: Hebrews. for the joy of Judahwaited: Heb. stood

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:45 @ And both the singers and the porters kept the charge of their God, and the charge of the purification, according to the commandment of David, of Solomon his son.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:46 @ For in the days of David and Asaph of old leaders of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:12:47 @ And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified to the Levites; and the Levites sanctified to the children of Aaron. (note:)sanctified: that is, set apart(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:1 @ On that day they read in the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and in it was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; (note:)they…: Hebrews. there was read(:note)audience: Heb. ears

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:2 @ Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: but our God turned the curse into a blessing.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:3 @ Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:4 @ And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, allied to Tobiah: (note:)having…: Hebrews. being set over(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:5 @ And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where before they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. (note:)which…: Hebrews. the commandment of the Levites(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:6 @ But in all this I was not at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I came to the king, and after certain days I obtained leave of the king: (note:)after…: Hebrews. at the end of days(:note)obtained…: or, I earnestly requested

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:7 @ And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing for him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:8 @ And it grieved me greatly: therefore I cast forth all the household goods of Tobiah out of the chamber.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:9 @ Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and there I brought again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:10 @ And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, had fled every one to his field.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:11 @ Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place. (note:)place: Hebrews. standing(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:12 @ Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain and the new wine and the oil to the treasuries. (note:)treasuries: or, storehouses(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:13 @ And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were accounted faithful, and their office to distribute to their brethren. (note:)treasuries: or, storehouses(:note)next…: Hebrews. at their handtheir office…: Heb. it was upon them

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:14 @ Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for its offices. (note:)good…: Hebrews. kindnesses(:note)offices: or, observations

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:15 @ In those days I saw in Judah treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and putting on donkeys; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified in the day when they sold food.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:16 @ There dwelt men of Tyre also in, who brought fish, and all kinds of wares, and sold on the sabbath to the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:17 @ Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:18 @ Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:19 @ And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and I set of my servants at the gates, there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:20 @ So the merchants and sellers of all kind of wares lodged outside of Jerusalem once or twice.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:21 @ Then I testified against them, and said to them, Why lodge ye before the wall? if ye do again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth they came no on the sabbath. (note:)about: Hebrews. before(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:22 @ And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and they should come keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. (note:)greatness: or, multitude(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:23 @ In those days also I saw Jews had married women of Ashdod, of Ammon, of Moab: (note:)had…: Hebrews. had made to dwell with them(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:24 @ And their children spoke half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people. (note:)could…: Hebrews. they discerned not to speak(:note)of each…: Heb. of people and people

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:25 @ And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God,, Ye shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take their daughters to your sons, or for yourselves. (note:)cursed: or, reviled(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:26 @ Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did foreign women cause to sin.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:27 @ Shall we then hearken to you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying foreign women?

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:28 @ And of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I drove him away from me.

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:29 @ Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. (note:)because…: Hebrews. for the defilings(:note)

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:30 @ Thus I cleansed them from all strangers, and appointed the duties of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business;

rwbs@Nehemiah:13:31 @ And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

rwbs@Esther:1:1 @ Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this Ahasuerus who reigned, from India even to Cush, an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)

rwbs@Esther:1:2 @ in those days, when the king Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which in Shushan the palace,

rwbs@Esther:1:3 @ In the third year of his reign, he made a feast to all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, before him:

rwbs@Esther:1:4 @ When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, an hundred and eighty days.

rwbs@Esther:1:5 @ And when these days had ended, the king made a feast for all the people that were present in Shushan the palace, both for great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the king’s palace; (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@Esther:1:6 @ white, green, and blue,, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the couches gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble. (note:)blue, hangings: or, violet, etc(:note)of red…: or, of porphyre, and marble and alabaster, and stone of blue colour

rwbs@Esther:1:7 @ And they gave drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels differing one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king. (note:)royal…: Hebrews. wine of the kingdom(:note)state: Heb. hand

rwbs@Esther:1:8 @ And the drinking according to the law; none constrained: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man’s pleasure.

rwbs@Esther:1:9 @ Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women the royal house which to king Ahasuerus.

rwbs@Esther:1:10 @ On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, (note:)chamberlains: or, eunuchs(:note)

rwbs@Esther:1:11 @ To bring Vashti the queen before the king with the crown royal, to show the people and the princes her beauty: for she fair to look on. (note:)fair…: Hebrews. good of countenance(:note)

rwbs@Esther:1:12 @ But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s commandment by chamberlains: therefore was the king very angry, and his anger burned in him. (note:)by his…: Hebrews. which was by the hand of his eunuchs(:note)

rwbs@Esther:1:13 @ Then the king said to the wise men, who knew the times, (for so the king’s manner toward all that knew law and judgment:

rwbs@Esther:1:14 @ And the next to him Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, who saw the king’s face, who sat in the first place in the kingdom;)

rwbs@Esther:1:15 @ What shall we do to the queen Vashti according to law, because she hath not performed the commandment of the king Ahasuerus by the chamberlains? (note:)What…: Hebrews. What to do(:note)

rwbs@Esther:1:16 @ And Memucan answered before the king and the princes, Vashti the queen hath not done wrong to the king only, but also to all the princes, and to all the people that in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus.

rwbs@Esther:1:17 @ For deed of the queen shall become known to all women, so that they shall look with contempt upon their husbands, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not.

rwbs@Esther:1:18 @ shall the ladies of Persia and Media say this day to all the king’s princes, who have heard of the deed of the queen. Thus too much contempt and wrath.

rwbs@Esther:1:19 @ If it pleaseth the king, let a royal commandment go from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate to another that is better than she. (note:)If it…: Hebrews. If it be good with the king(:note)from him: Heb. from before himbe not…: Heb. pass not awayunto…: Heb. unto her companion

rwbs@Esther:1:20 @ And when the king’s decree which he shall make shall be proclaimed throughout all his empire, (for it is great,) all the wives shall give to their husbands honour, both to great and small.

rwbs@Esther:1:21 @ And the saying pleased the king and the princes; and the king did according to the word of Memucan: (note:)pleased…: Hebrews. was good in the eyes of the king(:note)

rwbs@Esther:1:22 @ For he sent letters into all the king’s provinces, into every province according to the writing of it, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that should be proclaimed in the language of every people. (note:)that it…: Hebrews. that one should publish it according to the language of his people(:note)

rwbs@Esther:2:1 @ After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her.

rwbs@Esther:2:2 @ Then said the king’s servants that ministered to him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:

rwbs@Esther:2:3 @ And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather all the fair young virgins to Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, into the custody of Hege the king’s chamberlain, keeper of the women; and let their things for purification be given: (note:)unto the…: Hebrews. unto the hand(:note)Hege: also called, Hegai

rwbs@Esther:2:4 @ And let the maiden who pleaseth the king be queen instead of Vashti. And the thing pleased the king; and he did so.

rwbs@Esther:2:5 @ in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;

rwbs@Esther:2:6 @ Who had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captives who had been carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away. (note:)Jeconiah: also called, Jehoiachin(:note)

rwbs@Esther:2:7 @ And he brought up Hadassah, that, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. (note:)brought…: Hebrews. nourished(:note)fair…: Heb. fair of form, and good of countenance

rwbs@Esther:2:8 @ So it came to pass, when the king’s commandment and his decree were heard, and when many maidens were gathered at Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also to the king’s house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.

rwbs@Esther:2:9 @ And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness from him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven choice maidens, to be given her, out of the king’s house: and he preferred her and her maids to the best of the house of the women. (note:)such…: Hebrews. her portions(:note)preferred: Heb. changed

rwbs@Esther:2:10 @ Esther had not revealed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not make known.

rwbs@Esther:2:11 @ And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women’s house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her. (note:)to know…: Hebrews. to know the peace(:note)

rwbs@Esther:2:12 @ Now when every maid’s turn had come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the law for the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished,, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with things for the purifying of the women;)

rwbs@Esther:2:13 @ Then thus came maiden to the king; whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the house of the women to the king’s house.

rwbs@Esther:2:14 @ In the evening she went, and on the next morning she returned into the second house of the women, to the custody of Shaashgaz, the king’s chamberlain, who kept the concubines: she came in to the king no more, except that the king delighted in her, and she was called by name.

rwbs@Esther:2:15 @ Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, had come to go in to the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king’s chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her.

rwbs@Esther:2:16 @ So Esther was taken to king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.

rwbs@Esther:2:17 @ And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti. (note:)favour: or, kindness(:note)in his…: Hebrews. before him

rwbs@Esther:2:18 @ Then the king made a great feast to all his princes and his servants, Esther’s feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the bounty of the king. (note:)release: Hebrews. rest(:note)

rwbs@Esther:2:19 @ And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king’s gate.

rwbs@Esther:2:20 @ Esther had not revealed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther performed the commandment of Mordecai, as when she was brought up with him.

rwbs@Esther:2:21 @ In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate, two of the king’s chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those who kept the door, were angry, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. (note:)Bigthan: also called, Bigthana(:note)the door: Hebrews. the threshold

rwbs@Esther:2:22 @ And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told to Esther the queen; and Esther informed the king in Mordecai’s name.

rwbs@Esther:2:23 @ And when enquiry was made of the matter, it was discovered; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

rwbs@Esther:3:1 @ After these things king Ahasuerus promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him, and set his seat above all the princes that with him.

rwbs@Esther:3:2 @ And all the king’s servants, that in the king’s gate, bowed, and paid honour to Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did pay honour.

rwbs@Esther:3:3 @ Then the king’s servants, who in the king’s gate, said to Mordecai, Why dost thou transgress the king’s commandment?

rwbs@Esther:3:4 @ Now it came to pass, when they spoke daily to him, and he hearkened not to them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai’s reason would stand: for he had told them that he a Jew.

rwbs@Esther:3:5 @ And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did pay him honour, then was Haman full of wrath.

rwbs@Esther:3:6 @ And he disdained to lay hands on Mordecai alone; for they had made known to him the people of Mordecai: therefore Haman sought to destroy all the Jews that throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus, the people of Mordecai.

rwbs@Esther:3:7 @ In the first month, that, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, the twelfth, that, the month Adar.

rwbs@Esther:3:8 @ And Haman said to king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws different from all people; neither keep they the king’s laws: therefore it not for the king’s profit to allow them. (note:)for the…: Hebrews. meet or, equal, etc(:note)

rwbs@Esther:3:9 @ If it shall please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring into the king’s treasuries. (note:)that they…: Hebrews. to destroy them(:note)pay: Heb. weigh

rwbs@Esther:3:10 @ And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it to Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews’ enemy. (note:)enemy: or, oppressor(:note)

rwbs@Esther:3:11 @ And the king said to Haman, The silver given to thee, the people also, to do with them as it seemeth good to thee.

rwbs@Esther:3:12 @ Then were the king’s scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded to the king’s satraps, and to the governors that over every province, and to the princes of every people of every province according to the writing of it, and every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king’s ring. (note:)scribes: or, secretaries(:note)

rwbs@Esther:3:13 @ And the letters were sent by posts into all the king’s provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, upon the thirteenth of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to plunder them for spoil.

rwbs@Esther:3:14 @ The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was proclaimed to all people, that they should be ready for that day.

rwbs@Esther:3:15 @ The posts departed, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

rwbs@Esther:4:1 @ When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai tore his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry;

rwbs@Esther:4:2 @ And came even before the king’s gate: for none enter into the king’s gate clothed with sackcloth.

rwbs@Esther:4:3 @ And in every province, wherever the king’s commandment and his decree came, great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. (note:)many…: Hebrews. sackcloth and ashes were laid under many(:note)

rwbs@Esther:4:4 @ So Esther’s maids and her chamberlains came and told to her. Then was the queen exceedingly grieved; and she sent raiment to clothe Mordecai, and to take away his sackcloth from him: but he accepted not. (note:)chamberlains: Hebrews. eunuchs(:note)

rwbs@Esther:4:5 @ Then called Esther for Hatach, of the king’s chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to learn what it, and why it. (note:)appointed…: Hebrews. set before her(:note)

rwbs@Esther:4:6 @ So Hatach went forth to Mordecai to the street of the city, which before the king’s gate.

rwbs@Esther:4:7 @ And Mordecai told him all that had happened to him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king’s treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them.

rwbs@Esther:4:8 @ Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to show to Esther, and to tell to her, and to charge her that she should go in to the king, to make supplication to him, and to make request before him for her people.

rwbs@Esther:4:9 @ And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.

rwbs@Esther:4:10 @ Again Esther spoke to Hatach, and gave him commandment to Mordecai;

rwbs@Esther:4:11 @ All the king’s servants, and the people of the king’s provinces, do know, that whoever, whether man or woman, shall come to the king into the inner court, who is not called, one law of his to put to death, except him to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in to the king these thirty days.

rwbs@Esther:4:12 @ And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.

rwbs@Esther:4:13 @ Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews.

rwbs@Esther:4:14 @ For if thou shalt altogether hold thy peace at this time, shall there relief and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou hast come to the kingdom for a time as this? (note:)enlargement: Hebrews. respiration(:note)

rwbs@Esther:4:15 @ Then Esther told return Mordecai,

rwbs@Esther:4:16 @ Go, gather all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in to the king, which not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. (note:)present: Hebrews. found(:note)

rwbs@Esther:4:17 @ So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him. (note:)went…: Hebrews. passed(:note)

rwbs@Esther:5:1 @ Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on royal, and stood in the inner court of the king’s house, opposite the king’s house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, opposite the entrance of the house.

rwbs@Esther:5:2 @ And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.

rwbs@Esther:5:3 @ Then said the king to her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom.

rwbs@Esther:5:4 @ And Esther answered, If good to the king, let the king and Haman come this day to the banquet that I have prepared for him.

rwbs@Esther:5:5 @ Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

rwbs@Esther:5:6 @ And the king said to Esther at the banquet of wine, What thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: and what thy request? even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.

rwbs@Esther:5:7 @ Then answered Esther, and said, My petition and my request;

rwbs@Esther:5:8 @ If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it shall please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said. (note:)perform: Hebrews. do(:note)

rwbs@Esther:5:9 @ Then went Haman forth that day joyful and with a glad heart: but when Haman saw Mordecai in the king’s gate, that he stood not up, nor trembled before him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.

rwbs@Esther:5:10 @ Nevertheless Haman restrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. (note:)called…: Hebrews. caused to come(:note)

rwbs@Esther:5:11 @ And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.

rwbs@Esther:5:12 @ Haman said moreover, Yea, Esther the queen let no man come in with the king to the banquet that she had prepared but myself; and to morrow I am invited to her also with the king.

rwbs@Esther:5:13 @ Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king’s gate.

rwbs@Esther:5:14 @ Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends to him, Let a gallows be made fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou to the king that Mordecai may be hanged on it: then go thou in merrily with the king to the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made. (note:)gallows: Hebrews. tree(:note)

rwbs@Esther:6:1 @ In that night the king could not sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. (note:)could…: Hebrews. the king’s sleep fled away(:note)

rwbs@Esther:6:2 @ And it was found written, that Mordecai had informed on Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. (note:)Bigthana: also called, Bigthan(:note)door: Hebrews. threshold

rwbs@Esther:6:3 @ And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been bestowed upon Mordecai for this? Then said the king’s servants that ministered to him, There is nothing done for him.

rwbs@Esther:6:4 @ And the king said, Who in the court? Now Haman had come into the outer court of the king’s house, to speak to the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.

rwbs@Esther:6:5 @ And the king’s servants said to him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in.

rwbs@Esther:6:6 @ So Haman came in. And the king said to him, What shall be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? (note:)whom the king…: Hebrews. in whose honour the king delighteth(:note)

rwbs@Esther:6:7 @ And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, (note:)whom the king…: Hebrews. in whose honour the king delighteth(:note)

rwbs@Esther:6:8 @ Let the royal apparel be brought which the king to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: (note:)Let…: Hebrews. Let them bring the royal apparel(:note)which the king…: Heb. wherewith the king clotheth himself

rwbs@Esther:6:9 @ And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that they may array the man whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. (note:)bring…: Hebrews. cause him to ride(:note)

rwbs@Esther:6:10 @ Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king’s gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. (note:)let…: Hebrews. suffer not a whit to fall(:note)

rwbs@Esther:6:11 @ Then Haman took the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour.

rwbs@Esther:6:12 @ And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

rwbs@Esther:6:13 @ And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife to him, If Mordecai of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him.

rwbs@Esther:6:14 @ And while they yet talking with him, came the king’s chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

rwbs@Esther:7:1 @ So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen. (note:)to banquet: Hebrews. to drink(:note)

rwbs@Esther:7:2 @ And the king said again to Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what thy request? and it shall be performed, to the half of the kingdom.

rwbs@Esther:7:3 @ Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it shall please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request:

rwbs@Esther:7:4 @ For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for male and female slaves, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not compensate for the king’s loss. (note:)to be destroyed…: Hebrews. that they should destroy, and kill, and cause to perish(:note)

rwbs@Esther:7:5 @ Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said to Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that dared presume in his heart to do so? (note:)that…: Hebrews. whose heart hath filled him(:note)

rwbs@Esther:7:6 @ And Esther said, The adversary and enemy this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen. (note:)The adversary: Hebrews. The man adversary(:note)before: or, at the presence of

rwbs@Esther:7:7 @ And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.

rwbs@Esther:7:8 @ Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman had fallen upon the couch on which Esther. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. (note:)before me: Hebrews. with me(:note)

rwbs@Esther:7:9 @ And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him on it. (note:)gallows: Hebrews. tree(:note)

rwbs@Esther:7:10 @ So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.

rwbs@Esther:8:1 @ On that day the king Ahasuerus gave the house of Haman the Jews’ enemy to Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he to her.

rwbs@Esther:8:2 @ And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman.

rwbs@Esther:8:3 @ And Esther spoke yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his plot that he had devised against the Jews. (note:)and besought…: Hebrews. and she wept, and besought him(:note)

rwbs@Esther:8:4 @ Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king,

rwbs@Esther:8:5 @ And said, If it shall please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing right before the king, and I pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews who in all the king’s provinces: (note:)devised: Hebrews. the device(:note)which he…: or, who wrote

rwbs@Esther:8:6 @ For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come to my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred? (note:)endure…: Hebrews. be able that I may see(:note)

rwbs@Esther:8:7 @ Then the king Ahasuerus said to Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows, because he laid his hand upon the Jews.

rwbs@Esther:8:8 @ Write ye also for the Jews, as it pleaseth you, in the king’s name, and seal with the king’s ring: for the writing which is written in the king’s name, and sealed with the king’s ring, no man may reverse.

rwbs@Esther:8:9 @ Then were the king’s scribes called at that time in the third month, that, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth of it; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded to the Jews, and to the satraps, and the governors and princes of the provinces which from India to Cush, an hundred and twenty and seven provinces, to every province according to the writing of it, and to every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.

rwbs@Esther:8:10 @ And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, riders on mules, camels, young dromedaries:

rwbs@Esther:8:11 @ In which the king granted the Jews who in every city to gather themselves together, and to defend their lives, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them, little ones and women, and to plunder them for spoil,

rwbs@Esther:8:12 @ Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus,, upon the thirteenth of the twelfth month, which the month Adar.

rwbs@Esther:8:13 @ The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province proclaimed to all people, and that the Jews should be ready for that day to avenge themselves on their enemies. (note:)published: Hebrews. revealed(:note)

rwbs@Esther:8:14 @ the posts that rode upon mules camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.

rwbs@Esther:8:15 @ And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. (note:)blue: or, violet(:note)

rwbs@Esther:8:16 @ The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.

rwbs@Esther:8:17 @ And in every province, and in every city, wherever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.

rwbs@Esther:9:1 @ Now in the twelfth month, that, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king’s commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;)

rwbs@Esther:9:2 @ The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay hand on such as sought their harm: and no man could withstand them; for the fear of them fell upon all people.

rwbs@Esther:9:3 @ And all the princes of the provinces, and the satraps, and the governors, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them. (note:)officers…: Hebrews. those which did the business that belonged to the king(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:4 @ For Mordecai great in the king’s house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai became greater and greater.

rwbs@Esther:9:5 @ Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would to those that hated them. (note:)what…: Hebrews. according to their will(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:6 @ And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.

rwbs@Esther:9:7 @ And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha,

rwbs@Esther:9:8 @ And Poratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha,

rwbs@Esther:9:9 @ And Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vajezatha,

rwbs@Esther:9:10 @ The ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews, they slew; but on the spoil they laid not their hand.

rwbs@Esther:9:11 @ On that day the number of those that were slain in Shushan the palace was brought before the king. (note:)was…: Hebrews. came(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:12 @ And the king said to Esther the queen, The Jews have slain and destroyed five hundred men in Shushan the palace, and the ten sons of Haman; what have they done in the rest of the king’s provinces? now what thy petition? and it shall be granted thee: or what thy request further? and it shall be done.

rwbs@Esther:9:13 @ Then said Esther, If it shall please the king, let it be granted to the Jews who in Shushan to do to morrow also according to this day’s decree, and let Haman’s ten sons be hanged upon the gallows. (note:)let Haman’s…: Hebrews. let men hang, etc(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:14 @ And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman’s ten sons.

rwbs@Esther:9:15 @ For the Jews that in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three hundred men at Shushan; but on the spoil they laid not their hand.

rwbs@Esther:9:16 @ But the other Jews that in the king’s provinces gathered themselves together, and defended their lives, and had rest from their enemies, and slew of their foes seventy and five thousand, but they laid not their hands on the spoil,

rwbs@Esther:9:17 @ On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness. (note:)of the same: Hebrews. in it(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:18 @ But the Jews that at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth of the month, and on the fourteenth of it; and on the fifteenth of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.

rwbs@Esther:9:19 @ Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.

rwbs@Esther:9:20 @ And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters to all the Jews that in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, near and far,

rwbs@Esther:9:21 @ To establish among them, that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth day of the same, yearly,

rwbs@Esther:9:22 @ As the days in which the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned to them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.

rwbs@Esther:9:23 @ And the Jews undertook to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written to them;

rwbs@Esther:9:24 @ Because Haman the son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews, had devised against the Jews to destroy them, and had cast Pur, that, the lot, to consume them, and to destroy them; (note:)consume: Hebrews. crush(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:25 @ But when came before the king, he commanded by letters that his wicked plot, which he devised against the Jews, should return upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. (note:)when…: Hebrews. when she came(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:26 @ Therefore they called these days Purim after the name of Pur. Therefore for all the words of this letter, and which they had seen concerning this matter, and which had come to them, (note:)Pur: that is, Lot(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:27 @ The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves to them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their time every year; (note:)fail: Hebrews. pass(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:28 @ And these days remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and these days of Purim should not fail among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed. (note:)fail: Hebrews. pass(:note)perish: Heb. be ended

rwbs@Esther:9:29 @ Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim. (note:)authority: Hebrews. strength(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:30 @ And he sent the letters to all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, words of peace and truth,

rwbs@Esther:9:31 @ To confirm these days of Purim in their times, according as Mordecai the Jew and Esther the queen had established for them, and as they had decreed for themselves and for their seed, the matters of the fastings and their lamentations. (note:)themselves: Hebrews. their souls(:note)

rwbs@Esther:9:32 @ And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.

rwbs@Esther:10:1 @ And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and the isles of the sea.

rwbs@Esther:10:2 @ And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? (note:)advanced…: Hebrews. made him great(:note)

rwbs@Esther:10:3 @ For Mordecai the Jew next to king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the welfare of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.

rwbs@Job:1:1 @ There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil.


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