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R. A. Torrey
The New Topical Text Book (1897)

TOPICAL TEXT BOOK

FOR THE USE OF

THE BIBLE STUDENT.

Sabbath, The.

Instituted by God. Gen. 2:3.
Grounds of its institution. Gen. 2:2, 3. Exo. 20:11.
The seventh day observed as. Exo. 20:9, 10, 11.
Made for man. Mar. 2:27.
GOD

Blessed. Gen. 2:3. Exo. 20:11.
Sanctified. Gen. 2:3. Exo. 31:15.
Hallowed. Exo. 20:11.
Commanded, to be kept. Lev. 19:3, 30.
Commanded to be sanctified. Exo. 20:8.
Will have His goodness commemorated in the observance of. Deu. 5:15.
Shows favor in appointing. Neh. 9:14.
Shows considerate kindness in appointing. Exo. 23:12.

A sign of the covenant. Exo. 31:13, 17.
A type of the heavenly rest. Heb. 4:4, 9.
CHRIST

Is Lord of. Mar. 2:28.
Was accustomed to observe. Luke 4:16.
Taught on. Luke 4:31. Luke 6:6.

Servants and cattle should be allowed to rest upon. Exo. 20:10. Deu. 5:14.
No manner of work to be done on. Exo. 20:10. Lev. 23:3.
No purchases to be made on. Neh. 10:31. Neh. 13:15-17.
No burdens to be carried on. Neh. 13:19. Jer. 17:21.
Divine worship to be celebrated on. Eze. 46:3. Acts 16:13.
The Scriptures to be read on. Acts 13:27. Acts 15:21.
The word of God to be preached on. Acts 13:14, 15, 44. Acts 17:2. Acts 18:4.
Works connected with religious service lawful on. Num. 28:9. Mat. 12:5. Jno. 7:23.
Works of mercy lawful on. Mat. 12:12. Luke 13:16. Jno. 9:14.
Necessary wants may be supplied on. Mat. 12:1. Luke 13:15. Luke 14:1.
CALLED

The Sabbath of the Lord. Exo. 20:10. Lev. 23:3. Deu. 5:14.
The Sabbath of rest. Exo. 31:15.
The rest of the holy Sabbath. Exo. 16:23.
God's holy day. Isa. 58:13.
The Lord's day. Rev. 1:10.

First day of the week kept as, by primitive church. Jno. 20:26. Acts 20:7. 1 Cor. 16:2.
SAINTS

Observe. Neh. 13:22.
Honor God in observing. Isa. 58:13.
Rejoice in. Psa. 118:24. Isa. 58:13.
Rejoice in. Psa. 118:24. Isa. 58:13.
Testify against those who desecrate. Neh. 13:15, 20, 21.

Observance of, to be perpetual. Exo. 31:16, 17, with Mat. 5:17, 18.
Blessedness of honoring. Isa. 58:13, 14.
Blessedness of keeping. Isa. 56:2, 6.
Denunciations against those who profane. Neh 13:18. Jer. 17:27.
Punishment of those who profane. Exo. 31:14, 15. Num. 15:32-36.
THE WICKED

Mock at. Lam. 1:7.
Pollute. Isa. 56:2. Eze. 20:13, 16.
Profane. Neh. 13:17. Eze. 22:8.
Wearied by. Amos 8:5.
Hide their eyes from. Eze. 22:26.
Do their own pleasure on. Isa. 58:13.
Bear burdens on. Neh. 13:15.
Work on. Neh. 13:15.
Traffic on. Neh. 10:31. Neh. 13:15, 16.
Sometimes pretend to be zealous for. Luke 13:14. Jno. 9:16.
May be judicially deprived of. Lam. 2:6. Hos. 2:11.
Honoring of--Exemplified. Moses, &c. Num. 15:32-34. Nehemiah, Neh. 13:15, 21. The women, Luke 23:56. Paul, Acts 13:14. Disciples, Acts 16:13. John, Rev. 1:10.
Dishonoring of--Exemplified. Gatherers of manna, Exo. 16:27. Gatherers of sticks, Num. 15:32. Men of Tyre, Neh. 13:16. Inhabitants of Jerusalem, Jer. 17:21-23.

Sackcloth.

Made of coarse hair. Mat. 3:4, with Rev. 6:12.
Rough and unsightly. Zec. 13:4.
Of a black color. Rev. 6:12.
WAS WORN

By God's prophets. 2 Kin. 1:8. Isa. 20:2. Mat. 3:4. Rev. 11:3.
By persons in affliction. Neh. 9:1. Psa. 69:11. Jon. 3:5.
Girt about the loins. Gen. 37:34. 1 Kin. 20:31.
Frequently next the skin in deep afflictions. 1 Kin. 21:27. 2 Kin. 6:30. Job 16:15.
Often over the whole person. 2 Kin. 19:1, 2.
With ashes on the head. Est. 4:1.
Often with ropes on the head. 1 Kin. 20:31.
In the streets. Isa. 15:3.
At funerals. 2 Sam. 3:31.

The Jews lay in, when in deep affliction. 2 Sam. 21:10. 1 Kin. 21:27. Joel 1:13.
No one clothed in, allowed into the palaces of kings. Est. 4:2.
ILLUSTRATIVE

(Girding with,) of heavy afflictions. Isa. 3:24. Isa. 22:12. Isa. 32:11.
(Covering the heavens with,) of severe judgments. Isa. 50:3.
(Heavens becoming black as,) of severe judgments. Rev. 6:12.
(Putting of,) of joy and gladness. Psa. 30:11.

Sacrifices.

Divine institution of. Gen. 3:21, with Gen. 1:29. and Gen. 9:3. Gen. 4:4, 5, with Heb. 11:4.
To be offered to God alone. Exo. 22:20. Jud. 13:16. 2 Kin. 17:36.
When offered to God, an acknowledgement of His being the supreme God. 2 Kin. 5:17. Jon. 1:16.
CONSISTED OF

Clean animals or bloody sacrifices. Gen. 8:20.
The fruits of the earth or unbloody sacrifices. Gen. 4:4. Lev. 2:1.

Always offered upon altars. Exo. 20:24.
The offering of, an acknowledgment of sin. Heb. 10:3.
WERE OFFERED

From the earliest age. Gen. 4:3, 4.
By the patriarchs. Gen. 22:2, 13. Gen. 31:54. Gen. 46:1. Job 1:5.
After the departure of Israel from Egypt. Exo. 5:3, 17. Exo. 18:12. Exo. 24:5.
Under the Mosaic dispensation. Lev. 1 ch. to 7 ch. Heb. 10:1-3.
Daily. Exo. 29:38, 39. Num. 28:3, 4.
Weekly. Num. 28:9, 10.
Monthly. Num. 28:11.
Yearly. Lev. 16:3. 1 Sam. 1:3, 21. 1 Sam. 20:6.
At all the feasts. Num. 10:10.
For the whole nation. Lev. 16:15-30. 1 Chr. 29:21.
For individuals. Lev. 1:2. Lev. 17:8.
In faith of a coming Saviour. Heb. 11:4, 17, 28.

Required to be perfect and without blemish. Lev. 22:19. Deu. 15:21. Deu. 17:1. Mal. 1:8, 14.
Generally the best of their kind. Gen. 4:4. 1 Sam. 15:22. Psa. 66:15. Isa. 1:11.
DIFFERENT KINDS OF;

Burnt offering wholly consumed by fire. Lev. 1 ch. 1 Kin. 18:38.
Sin offering for sins of ignorance. Lev. 4 ch.
Trespass offering for intentional sins. Lev. 6:1-7. Lev. 7:1-7.
Peace offering. Lev. 3 ch.

To be brought to the place appointed by God. Deu. 12:6. 2 Chr. 7:12.
Were bound to the horns of the altar. Psa. 118:27.
Were salted with salt. Lev. 2:13. Mar. 9:49.
Often consumed by fire from heaven. Lev. 9:24. 1 Kin. 18:38. 2 Chr. 7:1.
When bloody, accompanied with meat and drink offering. Num. 15:3-12.
No leaven offered with, except for thanksgiving. Exo. 23:18, with Lev. 7:13.
Fat of, not to remain until morning. Exo. 23:8.
THE PRIESTS

Appointed to offer. 1 Sam. 2:28. Eze. 44:11, 15. Heb. 5:1. Heb. 8:3.
Had a portion of, and lived by. Exo. 29:27, 28. Deu. 18:3. Jos. 13:14. 1 Cor. 9:13.

Were typical of Christ's sacrifice. 1 Cor. 5:7. Eph. 5:2. Heb. 10:1, 11, 12.
Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith. Gen. 4:4, with Heb. 11:4. Gen. 8:21.
Imparted a legal purification. Heb. 9:13, 22.
Could not take away sin. Psa. 40:6. Heb. 9:9. Heb. 10:1-11.
Without obedience, worthless. 1 Sam. 15:22. Pro. 21:3. Mar. 12:33.
The covenants of God confirmed by. Gen. 15:9-17. Exo. 24:5-8, with Heb. 9:19, 20. Psa. 50:5.
THE JEWS

Condemned for not treating with respect. 1 Sam. 2:29. Mal. 1:12.
Condemned for bringing defective and blemished. Mal. 1:13, 14.
Condemned for not offering. Isa. 43:23, 24.
Unaccepted in, on account of sin. Isa. 1:11, 15. Isa. 66:3. Hos. 8:13.
Condemned for offering, to idols. 2 Chr. 34:25. Isa. 65:3, 7. Eze. 20:28, 31.

Offered to false gods, are offered to devils. Lev. 17:7. Deu. 32:17. Psa. 106:37. 1 Cor. 10:20.
On great occasions, very numerous. 2 Chr. 5:6. 2 Chr. 7:5.
For public use often provided by the state. 2 Chr. 31:3.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Prayer. Psa. 141:2.
Thanksgiving. Psa. 27:6. Psa. 107:22. Psa. 116:17. Heb. 13:15.
Devotedness. Rom. 12:1. Phi. 2:17.
Benevolence. Phi. 4:18. Heb. 13:16.
Righteousness. Psa. 4:5. Psa. 51:19.
A broken spirit. Psa. 51:17.
Martyrdom. Phi. 2:7. 2 Tim. 4:6.

Sadducees, The.

A sect of the Jews. Acts 5:17.
Denied the resurrection and a future stated. Mat. 22:23. Luke 20:27.
The resurrection a cause of dispute between them and the Pharisees. Acts 23:6-9.
Were refused baptism by John. Mat. 3:7.
CHRIST

Tempted by. Mat. 16:1.
Cautioned His disciples against their principles. Mat. 16:6, 11, 12.
Vindicated the resurrection against. Mat. 22:24-32. Mar. 12:19-27.
Silenced. Mat. 22:34.

Persecuted the Christians. Acts 4:1. Acts 5:17, 18, 40.

Saints, Compared to.

The sun. Jud. 5:31. Mat. 13:43.
Stars. Dan. 12:3.
Lights. Mat. 5:14. Phi. 2:15.
Mount Zion. Psa. 125:1, 2.
Lebanon. Hos. 14:5-7.
Treasure. Exo. 19:5. Psa. 135:4.
Jewels. Mal. 3:17.
Gold. Job 23:10. Lam. 4:2.
Vessels of gold and silver. 2 Tim. 2:20.
Stones of a crown. Zec. 9:16.
Lively stones. 1 Pet. 2:5.
Babes. Mat. 11:25. 1 Pet. 2:2.
Little children. Mat. 18:3. 1 Cor. 14:20.
Obedient children. 1 Pet. 1:14.
Members of the body. 1 Cor. 12:20, 27.
Soldiers. 2 Tim. 2:3, 4.
Runners in a race. 1 Cor. 9:24. Heb. 12:1.
Wrestlers. 2 Tim. 2:5.
Good servants. Mat. 25:21.
Strangers and pilgrims. 1 Pet. 2:11.
Sheep. Psa. 78:52. Mat. 25:33. Jno. 10:4.
Lambs. Isa. 40:11. Jno. 21:15.
Calves of the stall. Mal. 4:2.
Lions. Pro. 28:1. Mic. 5:8.
Eagles. Psa. 103:5. Isa. 40:31.
Doves. Psa. 68:13. Isa. 60:8.
Thirsting deer. Psa. 42:1.
Good fishes. Mat. 13:48.
Dew and showers. Mic. 5:7.
Watered gardens. Isa. 58:11.
Unfailing springs. Isa. 58:11.
Vines. So. of Sol. 6:11. Hos. 14:7.
Branches of a vine. Jno. 15:2, 4, 5.
Pomegranates. So. of Sol. 4:13.
Good figs. Jer. 24:2-7.
Lilies. So. of Sol. 2:2. Hos. 14:5.
Willows by the water-courses. Isa. 44:4.
Trees planted by rivers. Psa. 1:3.
Cedars in Lebanon. Psa. 92:12.
Palm trees. Psa. 92:12.
Green olive trees. Psa. 52:8. Hos. 14:6.
Fruitful trees. Psa. 1:3. Jer. 17:8.
Corn. Hos. 14:7.
Wheat. Mat. 3:12. Mat. 13:29, 30.
Salt. Mat. 5:13.

Salt.

Characterized as good and useful. Mar. 9:50.
USED FOR

Seasoning food. Job 6:6.
Seasoning sacrifices. Lev. 2:13. Eze. 43:24.
Ratifying covenants. Num. 18:19. 2 Chr. 13:5.
Strengthening new-born infants. Eze. 16:4.

Partaking of another's, a bond of friendship. Ezr. 4:14. (marg.)
Lost its savor when exposed to the air. Mat. 5:13. Mar. 9:50.
OFTEN FOUND

In pits. Jos. 11:8. (marg.) Zep. 2:9.
In springs. Jas. 3:12.
Near the Dead Sea. Num. 34:12. Deu. 3:17.

Places where it abounded barren and unfruitful. Jer. 17:6. Eze. 47:11.
The valley of, celebrated for victories. 2 Sam. 8:13. 2 Kin. 14:7. 1 Chr. 18:12.
MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH;

Lot's wife turned into a pillar of. Gen. 19:26.
Elisha healed the bad water with. 1 Kin. 2:21.

Places sown with, to denote perpetual desolation. Jud. 9:45.
Liberally afforded to the Jews after the captivity. Ezr. 6:9. Ezr. 7:22.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of saints. Mat. 5:13.
Of grace in the heart. Mar. 9:50.
Of wisdom in speech. Col. 4:6.
(Without savor,) of graceless professors. Mat. 5:13. Mar. 9:50.
(Pits of,) of desolation. Zep. 2:9.
(Salted with fire,) of preparation of the wicked for destruction. Mar. 9:49.

Salutations.

Antiquity of. Gen. 18:2. Gen. 19:1.
WERE GIVEN

By brethren to each other. 1 Sam. 17:22.
By inferiors to their superiors. Gen. 47:7.
By superiors to inferiors. 1 Sam. 30:21.
By all passers-by. 1 Sam. 10:3, 4. Psa. 129:8.
On entering a house. Jud. 18:15. Mat. 10:12. Luke 1:40, 41, 44.

Often sent through messengers. 1 Sam. 25:5, 14. 2 Sam. 8:10.
Often sent by letter. Rom. 16:21-23. 1 Cor. 16:21. Col. 4:18. 2 The. 3:17.
Denied to persons of bad character. 2 Jno. 10 v.
Persons in haste excused from giving or receiving. 2 Kin. 4:29. Luke 10:24.
EXPRESSIONS USED AS;

Peace be with thee. Jud. 19:20.
Peace to thee, and peace to thine house, and peace unto all that thou hast. 1 Sam. 25:6.
Peace be to this house. Luke 10:5.
The Lord be with you. Ruth 2:4.
The Lord bless thee. Ruth 2:4.
The blessing of the Lord be upon you, we bless you in the name of the Lord. Psa. 129:8.
Blessed be thou of the Lord. 1 Sam. 15:13.
God be gracious unto thee. Gen. 43:29.
Art thou in health? 2 Sam. 20:9.
Hail. Mat. 26:49. Luke 1:28.
All hail. Mat. 28:9.

Often perfidious. 2 Sam. 20:9. Mat. 26:49.
Given to Christ in derision. Mat. 27:29, with Mar. 15:18.
OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY

Falling on the neck and kissing. Gen. 33:4. Gen. 45:14, 15. Luke 15:20.
Laying hold of the beard with the right hand, &c. 2 Sam. 20:9.
Bowing frequently to the ground. Gen. 33:3.
Embracing and kissing the feet. Mat. 28:9. Luke 7:38, 45.
Touching the hem of the garment. Mat. 14:36.
Falling prostrate on the ground. Est. 8:3. Mat. 2:11. Luke 8:41.
Kissing the dust. Psa. 72:9. Isa. 49:23.

The Jews condemned for giving, only to their countrymen. Mat. 5:47.
The Pharisees condemned for seeking, in public. Mat. 23:7. Mar. 12:38.

Salvation.

Is of God. Psa. 3:8. Psa. 37:39. Jer. 3:23.
Is of the purpose of God. 2 Tim. 1:9.
Is of the appointment of God. 1 The. 5:9.
God is willing to give. 1 Tim. 2:4.
Is by Christ. Isa. 63:9. Eph. 5:23.
Is by Christ alone. Isa. 45:21, 22. Isa. 59:16. Acts 4:12.
Announced after the fall. Gen. 3:15.
Of Israel, predicted. Isa. 35:4. Isa. 45:17. Zec. 9:16. Rom. 11:26.
Of the Gentiles, predicted. Isa. 45:22. Isa. 49:6. Isa. 52:10.
Revealed in the gospel. Eph. 1:13. 2 Tim. 1:10.
Came to the Gentiles through the fall of the Jews. Rom. 11:11.
CHRIST

The Captain of. Heb. 2:10.
The Author of. Heb. 5:9.
Appointed for. Isa. 49:6.
Raised up for. Luke 1:69.
Has. Zec. 9:9.
Brings, with Him. Isa. 62:11. Luke 19:9.
Mighty to effect. Isa. 63:1. Heb. 7:25.
Came to effect. Mat. 18:11. 1 Tim. 1:15.
Died to effect. Jno. 3:14, 15. Gal. 1:4.
Exalted to give. Acts 5:31.

Is not by works. Rom. 11:6. Eph. 2:9. 2 Tim. 1:9. Tit. 3:5.
Is of grace. Eph. 2:5, 8. 2 Tim. 1:9. Tit. 2:11.
Is of love. Rom. 5:8. 1 Jno. 4:9, 10.
Is of mercy. Psa. 6:4. Tit. 3:5.
Is of the long-suffering of God. 2 Pet. 3:15.
Is through faith in Christ. Mar. 16:16. Acts 16:31. Rom. 10:9. Eph. 2:8. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Reconciliation to God, a pledge of. Rom. 5:10.
IS DELIVERANCE FROM

Sin. Mat. 1:21, with 1 Jno. 3:5.
Uncleanness. Eze. 36:29.
The devil. Col. 2:15. Heb. 2:14, 15.
Wrath. Rom. 5:9. 1 The. 1:10.
This present evil world. Gal. 1:4.
Enemies. Luke 1:71, 74.
Eternal death. Jno. 3:16, 17.

Confession of Christ necessary to. Rom. 10:10.
Regeneration necessary to. Jno. 3:3.
Final perseverance necessary to. Mat. 10:22.
DESCRIBED AS

Great. Heb. 2:3.
Glorious. 2 Tim. 2:10.
Common. Jude 3.
From generation to generation. Isa. 51:8.
To the uttermost. Heb. 7:25.
Eternal. Isa. 45:17. Isa. 51:6. Heb. 5:9.

Searched into and exhibited by the prophets. 1 Pet. 1:10.
The gospel is the power of God unto. Rom. 1:16. 1 Cor. 1:18.
Preaching the word is the appointed means of. 1 Cor. 1:21.
The Scriptures are able to make wise unto. 2 Tim. 3:15. Jas. 1:21.
Now is the day of. Isa. 49:8. 2 Cor. 6:2.
From sin, to be worked out with fear and trembling. Phi. 2:12.
SAINTS

Chosen to. 2 The. 2:13. 2 Tim. 1:9.
Appointed to obtain. 1 The. 5:9.
Are heirs of. Heb. 1:14.
Have, through grace. Acts 15:11.
Have a token of, in their patient suffering for Christ. Phi. 1:28, 29.
Kept by the power of God unto. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Beautified with. Psa. 149:4.
Clothed with. Isa. 61:10.
Satisfied by. Luke 2:30.
Love. Psa. 40:16.
Hope for. Lam. 3:26. Rom. 8:24.
Wait for. Gen. 49:18. Lam. 3:26.
Long for. Psa. 119:81, 174.
Earnestly look for. Psa. 119:123.
Daily approach nearer to. Rom. 13:11.
Receive, as the end of their faith. 1 Pet. 1:9.
Welcome the tidings of. Isa. 52:7, with Rom. 10:15.
Pray to be visited with. Psa. 85:7. Psa. 106:4. Psa. 119:41.
Pray for assurance of. Psa. 35:3.
Pray for a joyful sense of. Psa. 51:12.
Evidence, by works. Heb. 6:9, 10.
Ascribe, to God. Psa. 25:5. Isa. 12:2.
Praise God for. 1 Chr. 16:23. Psa. 96:2.
Commemorate, with thanks. Psa. 116:12.
Rejoice in. Psa. 9:14. Psa. 21:1. Isa. 25:9.
Glory in. 1 Cor. 1:31. Gal. 6:14.
Declare. Psa. 40:10. Psa. 71:15.

Godly sorrow worketh repentance unto. 2 Cor. 7:10.
All the earth shall see. Isa. 52:10. Luke 3:6.
MINISTERS

Give the knowledge of. Luke 1:77.
Show the way of. Acts 16:17.
Should exhort to. Eze. 3:18, 19. Acts 2:40.
Should labor to lead others to. Rom. 11:14.
Should be clothed in. 2 Chr. 6:41. Psa. 132:16.
Should use self-denial to lead others to. 1 Cor. 9:22.
Should endure suffering that the elect may obtain. 2 Tim. 2:10.
Are a sweet savor of Christ unto God, in those who obtain. 2 Cor. 2:15.

The heavenly host ascribe, to God. Rev. 7:10. Rev. 19:1.
SOUGHT IN VAIN FROM

Idols. Isa. 45:20. Jer. 2:28.
Earthly power. Jer. 3:23.

No escape for those who neglect. Heb. 2:3.
Is far off from the wicked. Psa. 119:155. Isa. 59:11.
ILLUSTRATED BY

A rock. Deu. 32:15. 2 Sam. 22:47. Psa. 95:1.
A horn. Psa. 18:2. Luke 1:69.
A tower. 2 Sam. 22:51.
A helmet. Isa. 59:17. Eph. 6:17.
A shield. 2 Sam. 22:36.
A lamp. Isa. 62:1.
A cup. Psa. 116:13.
Clothing. 2 Chr. 6:41. Psa. 132:16. Psa. 149:4. Isa. 61:10.
Wells. Isa. 12:3.
Walls and bulwarks. Isa. 26:1. Isa. 60:18.
Chariots. Hab. 3:8.
A victory. 1 Cor. 15:57.

Typified. Num. 21:4-9. Jno. 3:14, 15.

Samaria, Ancient.

The territory of Ephraim and Manasseh properly so called. Jos. 17:17, 18. Isa. 28:1.
The whole kingdom of Israel sometimes called. Eze. 16:46, 51. Hos. 8:5, 6.
Had many cities. 1 Kin. 13:32.
SAMARIA THE CAPITAL OF,

Built by Omri king of Israel. 1 Kin. 16:23, 24.
Called after Shemer the owner of the hill on which it was built. 1 Kin. 16:24.
Called the mountain of Samaria. Amos 4:1. Amos 6:1.
Called the head of Ephraim. Isa. 7:9.
Kings of Israel sometime took their titles from. 1 Kin. 21:1. 2 Kin. 1:3.
The residence of the kings of Israel. 1 Kin. 16:29. 2 Kin. 1:2. 2 Kin. 3:1, 6.
The burial place of the kings of Israel. 1 Kin. 16:28. 1 Kin. 22:37. 2 Kin. 13:13.
Was a fenced city, and well provided with arms. 2 Kin. 10:2.
The pool of Samaria near to. 1 Kin. 22:38.
The prophet Elisha dwelt in. 2 Kin. 2:25. 2 Kin. 5:3. 2 Kin. 6:32.
Besieged by Benhadad. 1 Kin. 20:1-12.
Deliverance of, predicted. 1 Kin. 20:13, 14.
Deliverance of, effected. 1 Kin. 20:15-21.
Besieged again by Benhadad. 2 Kin. 6:24.
Suffered severely from famine. 2 Kin. 6:25-29.
Elisha predicted plenty in. 2 Kin. 7:1, 2.
Delivered by miraculous means. 2 Kin. 7:6, 7.
Remarkable plenty in, as foretold by Elisha. 2 Kin. 7:16-20.
Besieged and taken by Shalmaneser. 2 Kin. 17:5, 6. 2 Kin. 18:9, 10.

A mountainous country. Jer. 31:5. Amos 3:9.
PEOPLE OF CHARACTERIZED AS

Proud and arrogant. Isa. 9:9.
Corrupt and wicked. Eze. 16:46, 47. Hos. 7:1. Amos 3:9, 10.
Idolatrous. Eze. 23:5. Amos 8:14. Mic. 1:7.

Predictions respecting its destruction. Isa. 8:4. Isa. 9:11, 12. Hos. 13:16. Amos 3:11, 12. Mic. 1:6.
Inhabitants of, carried captive to Assyria. 2 Kin. 17:6, 23. 2 Kin. 18:11.
Repeopled from Assyria. 2 Kin. 17:24, 25.

Samaria, Modern.

Situated between Judea and Galilee. Luke 17:11. Jno. 4:3, 4.
Had many cities, &c. Mat. 10:5. Luke 9:52.
CITIES OF, MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Samaria. Acts 8:5.
Sychar. Jno. 4:5.
Antipatris. Acts 23:31.

Christ preached in. Jno. 4:39-42.
Christ at first forbade His disciples to visit. Mat. 10:5.
Christ after His resurrection commanded the gospel to be preached in. Acts 1:8.
INHABITANTS OF,

Their true descent. 2 Kin. 17:24. Ezr. 4:9, 10.
Boasted descent from Jacob. Jno. 4:12.
Professed to worship God. Ezr. 4:2.
Their religion mixed with idolatry. 2 Kin. 17:41, with Jno. 4:22.
Worshipped on Mount Gerizim. Jno. 4:20.
Opposed the Jews after their return from captivity. Neh. 4:1-18.
Expected the Messiah. Jno. 4:25, 29.
Were superstitious. Acts 8:9-11.
More humane and grateful than the Jews. Luke 10:33-36. Luke 17:16-18.
Abhorred by the Jews. Jno. 8:48.
Had no intercourse or dealings with the Jews. Luke 9:52, 53. Jno. 4:9.
Ready to hear and embrace the gospel. Jno. 4:39-42. Acts 8:6-8.

The persecuted Christians fled to. Acts 8:1.
The gospel first preached in, by Philip. Acts 8:5.
Many Christian churches in. Acts 9:31.

Sanctification.

Is separation to the service of God. Psa. 4:3. 2 Cor. 6:17.
EFFECTED BY

God. Eze. 37:28. 1 The. 5:23. Jude 1.
Christ. Heb. 2:11. Heb. 13:12.
The Holy Ghost. Rom. 15:16. 1 Cor. 6:11.

In Christ. 1 Cor. 1:2.
Through the atonement of Christ. Heb. 10:10. Heb. 13:12.
Through the word of God. Jno. 17:17, 19. Eph. 5:26.
Christ made, of God, to us. 1 Cor. 1:30.
Saints elected to salvation through. 2 The. 2:13. 1 Pet. 1:2.
All saints are in a state of. Acts 20:32. Acts 26:18. 1 Cor. 6:11.
The Church made glorious by. Eph. 5:26, 27.
SHOULD LEAD TO

Mortification of sin. 1 The. 4:3, 4.
Holiness. Rom. 6:22. Eph. 5:7-9.

Offering up of saints acceptable through. Rom. 15:16.
Saints fitted for the service of God by. 2 Tim. 2:21.
God wills all saints to have. 1 The. 4:3.
MINISTERS

Set apart to God's service by. Jer. 1:5.
Should pray that their people may enjoy complete. 1 The. 5:23.
Should exhort their people to walk in. 1 The. 4:1, 3.

None can inherit the kingdom of God without. 1 Cor. 6:9-11.
Typified. Gen. 2:3. Exo. 13:2. Exo. 19:14. Exo. 40:9-15. Lev. 27:14-16.

Scape-goat, The.

Part of the sin offering on the day of atonement. Lev. 16:5, 7.
Chosen by lot. Lev. 16:8.
The high priest transferred the sins of Israel to, by confessing them with both hands upon its head. Lev. 16:21.
Sent into the wilderness by the hands of a fit person. Lev. 16:21, 22.
COMMUNICATED UNCLEANNESS TO

The high priest. Lev. 16:24.
The man who lead him away. Lev. 16:26.

Typical of Christ. Isa. 53:6, 11, 12.

Sciences.

Architecture. Deu. 8:12. 1 Chr. 29:19.
Arithmetic. Gen. 15:5. Lev. 26:8. Job 29:18.
Astronomy. Job 38:31, 32. Isa. 13:10.
Astrology. Isa. 47:13.
Botany. 1 Kin. 4:33.
Geography. Gen. 10:1-30. Isa. 11:11.
History and Chronology. 1 Kin. 22:39. 2 Kin. 1:18. 1 Chr. 9:1. 1 Chr. 29:29.
Mechanics. Gen. 6:14-16. Gen. 11:4. Exo. 14:6, 7.
Medicine. Jer. 8:22. Mar. 5:26.
Music. 1 Chr. 16:4-7. 1 Chr. 25:6.
Navigation. 1 Kin. 9:27. Psa. 107:23.
Surveying. Jos. 18:4-9. Neh. 2:12-16. Eze. 40:5, 6. Zec. 2:2.
Zoology. 1 Kin. 4:33.

Scorning and Mocking.

The sufferings of Christ by, predicted. Psa. 22:6-8. Isa. 53:3. Luke 18:32.
Christ endured. Mat. 9:24. Mat. 27:29.
SAINTS ENDURE, ON ACCOUNT OF

Being children of God. Gen. 21:9, with Gal. 4:29.
Their uprightness. Job 12:4.
Their faith. Heb. 11:36.
Their faithfulness in declaring the word of God. Jer. 20:7, 8.
Their zeal for God's house. Neh. 2:19.

THE WICKED INDULGE IN, AGAINST

The second coming of Christ. 2 Pet. 3:3, 4.
The gifts of the Spirit. Acts 2:13.
God's threatening. Isa. 5:19. Jer. 17:15.
God's ministers. 2 Chr. 36:16.
God's ordinances. Lam. 1:7.
Saints. Psa. 123:4. Lam. 3:14, 63.
The resurrection of the dead. Acts 17:32.
All solemn admonitions. 2 Chr. 30:6-10.

Idolaters addicted to. Isa. 57:3-6.
Drunkards addicted to. Psa. 69:12. Hos. 7:5.
THOSE WHO ARE ADDICTED TO,

Delight in. Pro. 1:22.
Are contentious. Pro. 22:10.
Are scorned by God. Pro. 3:34.
Are hated by men. Pro. 24:9.
Are avoided by saints. Psa. 1:1. Jer. 15:17.
Walk after their own lusts. 2 Pet. 3:3.
Are proud and haughty. Pro. 21:24.
Hear not rebuke. Pro. 13:1.
Love not those who reprove. Pro. 15:12.
Hate those who reprove. Pro. 9:8.
Go not to the wise. Pro. 15:12.
Bring others into danger. Pro. 29:8.
Shall themselves endure. Eze. 23:32.

Characteristic of the latter days. 2 Pet. 3:3. Jude 18.
Woe denounced against. Isa. 5:18, 19.
Punishment for. 2 Chr. 36:17. Pro. 19:29. Isa. 29:20. Lam. 3:64-66.
Exemplified. Ishmael, Gen. 21:9. Children at Bethel, 2 Kin. 2:23. Ephraim and Manasseh, 2 Chr. 30:10. Chiefs of Judah, 2 Chr. 36:16. Sanballat, Neh. 4:1. Enemies of Job, Job 30:1, 9. Enemies of David, Psa. 35:15, 16. Rulers of Israel, Isa. 28:14. Ammonites, Eze. 25:3. Tyrians, Eze. 26:2. Heathen, Eze. 36:2, 3. Soldiers, Mat. 27:28-30. Luke 23:36. Chief Priests, &c. Mat. 27:41. Pharisees, Luke 16:14. The men who held Jesus, Luke 22:63, 64. Herod, &c. Luke 23:11. People and rulers, Luke 23:35. Some of the multitude, Acts 2:13. Athenians, Acts 17:32.

Scorpion, The.

Armed with a sharp sting in its tail. Rev. 9:10.
Sting of, venomous and caused torment. Rev. 9:5.
Abounded in the great desert. Deu. 8:15.
Unfit for food. Luke 11:12.
ILLUSTRATIVE,

Wicked men. Eze. 2:6.
Ministers of Antichrist. Rev. 9:3, 5, 10.
Severe scourges. 1 Kin. 12:11.

Christ gave His disciples power over. Luke 10:19.

Scribes.

Antiquity of. Jud. 5:14.
Wore an inkhorn at their girdles. Eze. 9:2, 3.
FAMILIES CELEBRATED FOR FURNISHING;

Generally men of great wisdom. 1 Chr. 27:32.
Often learned in the law. Ezr. 7:6.
Were ready writers. Psa. 45:1.
ACTED AS

Secretaries to kings. 2 Sam. 8:17. 2 Sam. 20:25. 2 Kin. 12:10. Est. 3:12.
Secretaries to prophets. Jer. 36:4, 26.
Notaries in courts of justice. Jer. 32:11, 12.
Religious teachers. Neh. 8:2-6.
Writers of public documents. 1 Chr. 24:6.
Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host. 2 Kin. 25:19. 2 Chr. 26:11. Jer. 52:25.

MODERN,

Were doctors of the law. Mar. 12:28, with Mat. 22:35.
Wore long robes and loved pre-eminence. Mar. 12:38, 39.
Sat in Moses' seat. Mat. 23:2.
Were frequently Pharisees. Acts 23:9.
Esteemed wise and learned. 1 Cor. 1:20.
Regarded as interpreters of Scripture. Mat. 2:4. Mat. 17:10. Mar. 12:35.
Their manner of teaching contrasting with that of Christ. Mat. 7:29. Mar. 1:22.
Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy. Mat. 23:15.
Often offended at out Lord's conduct and teaching. Mat. 21:15. Mar. 2:6, 7, 16. Mar. 3:22.
Tempted our Lord. Jno. 8:3.
Active in procuring our Lord's death. Mat. 26:3. Luke 23:10.
Persecuted the early Christians. Acts 4:5, 18, 21. Acts 6:12.

Illustrated of well-instructed ministers of the gospel. Mat. 13:52.

Scriptures, The.

Given by inspiration of God. 2 Tim. 3:16.
Given by inspiration of the Holy Ghost. Acts 1:16. Heb. 3:7. 2 Pet. 1:21.
Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them. Mat. 4:4. Mar. 12:10. Jno. 7:42.
Christ taught out of. Luke 24:27.
ARE CALLED THE

Word. Jas. 1:21-23. 1 Pet. 2:2.
Word of God. Luke 11:28. Heb. 4:12.
Word of Christ. Col. 3:16.
Word of truth. Jas. 1:18.
Holy Scriptures. Rom. 1:2. 2 Tim. 3:15.
Scripture of truth. Dan. 10:21.
Book. Psa. 40:7. Rev. 22:19.
Book of the Lord. Isa. 34:16.
Book of the law. Neh. 8:3. Gal. 3:10.
Law of the Lord. Psa. 1:2. Isa. 30:9.
Sword of the Spirit. Eph. 6:17.
Oracles of God. Rom. 3:2. 1 Pet. 4:11.

Contain the promises of the gospel. Rom. 1:2.
Reveal the laws, statutes, and judgments of God. Deu. 4:5, 14, with Exo. 24:3, 4.
Record divine prophecies. 2 Pet. 1:19-21.
Testify of Christ. Jno. 5:39. Acts 10:43. Acts 18:28. 1 Cor. 15:3.
Are full and sufficient. Luke 16:29, 31.
Are an unerring guide. Pro. 6:23. 2 Pet. 1:19.
Are able to make wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. 3:15.
Are profitable both for doctrine and practice. 2 Tim. 3:16, 17.
DESCRIBED AS

Pure. Psa. 12:6. Psa. 119:140. Pro. 30:5.
True. Psa. 119:160. Jno. 17:17.
Perfect. Psa. 19:7.
Precious. Psa. 19:10.
Quick and powerful. Heb. 4:12.

Written for our instruction. Rom. 15:4.
Intended for the use of all men. Rom. 16:26.
Nothing to be taken from, or added to. Deu. 4:2. Deu. 12:32.
One portion of, to be compared with another. 1 Cor. 2:13.
DESIGNED FOR

Regenerating. Jas. 1:18. 1 Pet. 1:23.
Quickening. Psa. 119:50, 93.
Illuminating. Psa. 119:130.
Converting the soul. Psa. 19:7.
Making wise the simple. Psa. 19:7.
Sanctifying. Jno. 17:17. Eph. 5:26.
Producing faith. Jno. 20:31.
Producing hope. Psa. 119:49. Rom. 15:4.
Producing obedience. Deu. 17:19, 20.
Cleansing the heart. Jno. 15:3. Eph. 5:26.
Cleansing the ways. Psa. 119:9.
Keeping from destructive paths. Psa. 17:4.
Supporting life. Deu. 8:3, with Mat. 4:4.
Promoting growth in grace. 1 Pet. 2:2.
Building up in the faith. Acts 20:32.
Admonishing. Psa. 19:11. 1 Cor. 10:11.
Comforting. Psa. 119:82. Rom. 15:4.
Rejoicing the heart. Psa. 19:8. Psa. 119:111.

Work effectually in them that believe. 1 The. 2:13.
The letter of, without the spirit, killeth. Jno. 6:63, with 2 Cor. 3:6.
Ignorance of, a source of error. Mat. 22:29. Acts 13:27.
Christ enables us to understand. Luke 24:45.
The Holy Ghost enables us to understand. Jno. 16:13. 1 Cor. 2:10-14.
No prophecy of, is of any private interpretation. 2 Pet. 1:20.
Everything should be tried by. Isa. 8:20. Acts 17:11.
SHOULD BE

The standard of teaching. 1 Pet. 4:11.
Believed. Jno. 2:22.
Appealed to. 1 Cor. 1:31. 1 Pet. 1:16.
Read. Deu. 17:19. Isa. 34:16.
Read publicly to ALL. Deu. 31:11-13. Neh. 8:3. Jer. 36:6. Acts 13:15.
Known. 2 Tim. 3:15.
Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God. 1 The. 2:13.
Received with meekness. Jas. 1:21.
Searched. Jno. 5:39. Jno. 7:52.
Searched daily. Acts 17:11.
Laid up in the heart. Deu. 6:6. Deu. 11:18.
Taught to children. Deu. 6:7. Deu. 11:19. 2 Tim. 3:15.
Taught to ALL. 2 Chr. 17:7-9. Neh. 8:7, 8.
Talked of continually. Deu. 6:7.
Not handled deceitfully. 2 Cor. 4:2.
Not only heard, but obeyed. Mat. 7:24, with Luke 11:28. Jas. 1:22.
Used against our spiritual enemies. Mat. 4:4, 7, 10, with Eph. 6:11, 17.

All should desire to hear. Neh. 8:1.
Mere hearers of, deceive themselves. Jas. 1:22.
Advantage of possessing. Rom. 3:2.
SAINTS

Love exceedingly. Psa. 119:97, 113, 159, 167.
Delight in. Psa. 1:2.
Regard, as sweet. Psa. 119:103.
Esteem, above all things. Job 23:12.
Long after. Psa. 119:82.
Stand in awe of. Psa. 119:161. Isa. 66:2.
Keep, in remembrance. Psa. 119:16.
Grieve when men disobey. Psa. 119:158.
Hide, in their hearts. Psa. 119:11.
Hope in. Psa. 119:74, 81, 147.
Meditate in. Psa. 1:2. Psa. 119:99, 148.
Rejoice in. Psa. 119:162. Jer. 15:16.
Trust in. Psa. 119:42.
Obey. Psa. 119:67. Luke 8:21. Jno. 17:6.
Speak of. Psa. 119:172.
Esteem, as a light. Psa. 119:105.
Pray to be taught. Psa. 119:12, 13, 33, 66.
Pray to be conformed to. Psa. 119:133.
Plead the promises of, in prayer. Psa. 119:25, 28, 41, 76, 169.

They who search, are truly noble. Acts 17:11.
Blessedness of hearing and obeying. Luke 11:28. Jas. 1:25.
Let them dwell richly in you. Col. 3:16.
THE WICKED

Corrupt. 2 Cor. 2:17.
Make, of none effect through their traditions. Mar. 7:9-13.
Reject. Jer. 8:9.
Stumble at. 1 Pet. 2:8.
Obey not. Psa. 119:158.
Frequently wrest, to their own destruction. 2 Pet. 3:16.

Denunciations against those who add to, or take from. Rev. 22:18, 19.
Destruction of, punished. Jer. 36:29-31.

Sea, The.

The gathering together of the waters originally called. Gen. 1:10.
Great rivers often called. Isa. 11:15. Jer. 51:36.
Lakes often called. Deu. 3:17. Mat. 8:24, 27, 32.
GOD

Created. Exo. 20:11. Psa. 95:5. Acts 14:15.
Made the birds and fishes out of. Gen. 1:20-22.
Founded the earth upon. Psa. 24:2.
Set bounds to, by a perpetual decree. Job 26:10. Job 38:8, 10, 11. Pro. 8:27, 29.
Measures the waters of. Isa. 40:12.
Does what He pleases in. Psa. 135:6.
Dries up, by His rebuke. Isa. 50:2. Nah. 1:4.
Shakes, by His word. Hag. 2:6.
Stills, by His power. Psa. 65:7. Psa. 89:9. Psa. 107:29.

Of immense extent. Job 11:9. Psa. 104:25.
Of great depth. Psa. 68:22.
Rivers supplied by exhalations from. Ecc. 1:7.
Replenished by rivers. Ecc. 1:7. Eze. 47:8.
CALLED THE

Deep. Job 41:31. Psa. 107:24. 2 Cor. 11:25.
Great waters. Psa. 77:19.
Great and wide sea. Psa. 104:25.

The clouds the garment of. Job 38:9.
Darkness the swaddling band of. Job 38:9.
Sand the barrier of. Jer. 5:22.
Inhabited by innumerable creatures great and small. Psa. 104:25, 26.
The wonders of God seen in. Psa. 107:24.
Made to glorify God. Psa. 69:34. Psa. 148:7.
SEAS MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

The Adriatic or sea of Adria. Acts 27:27.
Mediterranean or great sea. Num. 34:6. Deu. 11:24. Deu. 34:2. Zec. 14:8.
Red Sea. Exo. 10:19. Exo. 13:18. Exo. 23:31.
Sea of Joppa or sea of the Philistines. Ezr. 3:7, with Exo. 23:21.
Salt or Dead Sea. Gen. 14:3. Num. 34:12.
Sea of Galilee. Mat. 4:18. Mat. 8:32. Jno. 6:1.
Sea of Jazer. Jer. 48:32.

Raised by the wind. Psa. 107:25, 26. Jon. 1:4.
Caused to foam by Leviathan. Job 41:31, 32.
THE WAVES OF,

Raised upon high. Psa. 93:3. Psa. 107:25.
Tossed to and fro. Jer. 5:22.
Multitudinous. Jer. 51:42.
Mighty. Psa. 93:4. Acts 27:41.
Tumultuous. Luke 21:25. Jude 13 v.

The shore of, covered with sand. Gen. 22:17. 1 Kin. 4:29. Job 6:3. Psa. 78:27.
Numerous islands in. Eze. 26:18.
Passed over in ships. Psa. 104:26. Psa. 107:23.
Sailing on, dangerous. Acts 27:9, 20. 2 Cor. 11:26.
COMMERCIAL NATIONS

Often built cities on the borders of. Gen. 49:13. Eze. 27:3. Nah. 3:8.
Derived great wealth from. Deu. 33:19.

Shall give up its dead at the last day. Rev. 20:13.
The renewed earth shall be without. Rev. 21:1.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of heavy afflictions. Isa. 43:2. Lam. 2:13.
(Trouble,) of the wicked. Isa. 57:20.
(Roaring,) of hostile armies. Isa. 5:30. Jer. 6:23.
(Waves of,) of righteousness. Isa. 48:18.
(Waves of,) of devastating armies. Eze. 26:3, 4.
(Waves of,) of the unsteady. Jas. 1:6.
(Covered with waters,) of the diffusion of spiritual knowledge over the earth in the latter days. Isa. 11:9. Hab. 2:14.
(Smooth as glass,) of the peace of heaven. Rev. 4:6. Rev. 15:2.

Sealing of the Holy Ghost.

Christ received. Jno. 6:27.
Saints receive. 2 Cor. 1:22. Eph. 1:13.
Is unto the day of redemption. Eph. 4:30.
The wicked do not receive. Rev. 9:4.
Judgment suspended until all saints receive. Rev. 7:3.
Typified. Rom. 4:11.

Seals.

Called signets. Gen. 38:18, 25.
Precious stones set in gold used as. Exo. 28:11.
Inscriptions upon, alluded to. 2 Tim. 2:19.
Generally worn as rings or bracelets. Jer. 22:24.
IMPRESSIONS OF,

Frequently taken in clay. Job 38:14.
Used for security. Dan. 6:17. Mat. 27:66.
Attached to all royal decrees. 1 Kin. 21:8. Est. 3:12. Est. 8:8.
Attached to covenants. Neh. 9:38. Neh. 10:1.
Attached to leases and transfers of property. Jer. 32:9-12, 44.
Set upon treasures. Deu. 32:34.
Attached to the victims approved for sacrifice, alluded to. Jno. 6:27.
Were given by kings as a badge of authority. Gen. 41:41, 42.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Circumcision. Rom. 4:11.
Converts. 1 Cor. 9:2.
What is dear or valued. So. of Sol. 8:6. Jer. 22:24. Hag. 2:23.
Secrecy. Dan. 12:4. Rev. 5:1. Rev. 10:4.
Security. So. of Sol. 4:12. 2 Tim. 2:19. Rev. 7:2-8. Rev. 20:3.
Full approval. Jno. 3:33.
Appropriation of saints to God by the Spirit. 2 Cor. 1:22. Eph. 1:13. Eph. 4:30.
Restraint. Job 9:7. Job 37:7. Rev. 20:3.

Second Coming of Christ, The.

Time of, unknown. Mat. 24:36. Mar. 13:32.
CALLED THE

Times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19.
Times of restitution of all things. Acts 3:21, with Rom. 8:21.
Last time. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Appearing of Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 1:7.
Revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 1:13.
Glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour. Tit. 2:13.
Coming of the day of God. 2 Pet. 3:12.
Day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:8.

FORETOLD BY

Signs preceding. Mat. 24:3, &c.
THE MANNER OF;

In clouds. Mat. 24:30. Mat. 26:64. Rev. 1:7.
In the glory of His Father. Mat. 16:27.
In His own glory. Mat. 25:31.
In flaming fire. 2 The. 1:8.
With power and great glory. Mat. 24:30.
As He ascended. Acts 1:9, 11.
With a shout and the voice of the Archangel, &c. 1 The. 4:16.
Accompanied by Angels. Mat. 16:27. Mat. 25:31. Mar. 8:38. 2 The. 1:7.
With His saints. 1 The. 3:13. Jude 14.
Suddenly. Mar. 13:36.
Unexpectedly. Mat. 24:44. Luke 12:40.
As a thief in the night. 1 The. 5:2. 2 Pet. 3:10. Rev. 16:15.
As the lightning. Mat. 24:27.

The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, &c. at. 2 Pet. 3:10, 12.
They who shall have died in Christ shall rise first at. 1 The. 4:16.
The saints alive at, shall be caught up to meet Him. 1 The. 4:17.
Is not to make atonement. Heb. 9:28, with Rom. 6:9, 10, and Heb. 10:14.
THE PURPOSES OF, ARE TO

Complete the salvation of saints. Heb. 9:28. 1 Pet. 1:5.
Be glorified in His saints. 2 The. 1:10.
Be admired in them that believe. 2 The. 1:10.
Bring to light the hidden things of darkness, &c. 1 Cor. 4:5.
Judge. Psa. 50:3, 4, with Jno. 5:22. 2 Tim. 4:1. Jude 15. Rev. 20:11-13.
Reign. Isa. 24:23. Dan. 7:14. Rev. 11:15.
Destroy death. 1 Cor. 15:25, 26.

Every eye shall see Him at. Rev. 1:7.
Should be always considered as at hand. Rom. 13:12. Phi. 4:5. 1 Pet. 4:7.
Blessedness of being prepared for. Mat. 24:46. Luke 12:37, 38.
SAINTS

Assured of. Job 19:25, 26.
Love. 2 Tim. 4:8.
Look for. Phi. 3:20. Tit. 2:13.
Wait for. 1 Cor. 1:7. 1 The. 1:10.
Haste unto. 2 Pet. 3:12.
Pray for. Rev. 22:20.
Should be ready for. Mat. 24:44. Luke 12:40.
Should watch for. Mat. 24:42. Mar. 13:35-37. Luke 21:36.
Should be patient unto. 2 The. 3:5. Jas. 5:7, 8.

Shall be preserved unto. Phi. 1:6. 2 Tim. 4:18. 1 Pet. 1:5. Jude 24.
Shall not be ashamed at. 1 Jno. 2:28. 1 Jno. 4:17.
Shall be blameless at. 1 Cor. 1:8. 1 The. 3:13. 1 The. 5:23. Jude 24.
Shall be like Him at. Phi. 3:21. 1 Jno. 3:2.
Shall see Him as he is, at. 1 Jno. 3:2.
Shall appear with Him in glory at. Col. 3:4.
Shall receive a crown of glory at. 2 Tim. 4:8. 1 Pet. 5:4.
Shall reign with Him at. Dan. 7:27. 2 Tim. 2:12. Rev. 5:10. Rev. 20:6. Rev. 22:5.
Faith of, shall be found unto praise at. 1 Pet. 1:7.
THE WICKED

Scoff at. 2 Pet. 3:3, 4.
Presume upon the delay of. Mat. 24:48.
Shall be surprised by. Mat. 24:37-39. 1 The. 5:3. 2 Pet. 3:10.
Shall be punished at. 2 The. 1:8, 9.

The man of sin to be destroyed at. 2 The. 2:8.
Illustrated. Mat. 25:6. Luke 12:36, 39. Luke 19:12, 15.

Seed.

Every herb, tree and grass yields its own. Gen. 1:11, 12, 29.
Each kind of, has its own body. 1 Cor. 15:38.
SOWING OF,

Time for, called seed-time. Gen. 8:22.
Necessary to its productiveness. Jno. 12:24. 1 Cor. 15:36.
Required constant diligence. Ecc. 11:4, 6.
Often attended with great waste. Mat. 13:4, 5, 7.
Often attended with danger. Psa. 126:5, 6.

Yearly return of time of sowing, secured by covenant. Gen. 8:21, 22.
The ground carefully plowed, and prepared for. Isa. 28:24, 25.
Often sown beside rivers. Ecc. 11:1. Isa. 32:20.
Often trodden into the ground, by the feet of oxen, &c. Isa. 32:20.
Required to be watered by the rain. Isa. 55:10.
In Egypt required to be artificially watered. Deu. 11:10.
Yielded an abundant increase in Canaan. Gen. 26:12. See Mat. 13:23.
MOSAIC LAWS RESPECTING;

Different kinds of, not to be sown in the same field. Lev. 19:19. Deu. 22:9.
If dry, exempted from uncleanness though touched by an unclean thing. Lev. 11:37.
If wet, rendered unclean by contact with an unclean thing. Lev. 11:38.
The tithe of, to be given to God. Lev. 27:30.
Not to be sown during the sabbatical year. Lev. 25:4, 20.
Not to be sown in year of jubilee. Lev. 25:11.

Difference between, and the plant which grows from it, noticed. 1 Cor. 15:37, 38.
THE JEWS PUNISHED BY

Its rotting in the ground. Joel 1:17. Mal. 2:3.
Its yielding but little increase. Isa. 5:10. Hag. 1:6.
Its increase being consumed by locusts, &c. Deu. 28:38. Joel 1:4.
Its increase being consumed by enemies. Lev. 26:16. Deu. 28:33, 51.
Its being choked by thorns. Jer. 12:13, with Mat. 13:7.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

The word of God. Luke 8:11. 1 Pet. 1:23.
Spiritual life. 1 Jno. 3:9.

SOWING, ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Preaching the gospel. Mat. 13:3, 32. 1 Cor. 9:11.
Scattering or dispersing a people. Zec. 10:9.
Christian liberality. Ecc. 11:6. 2 Cor. 9:6.
Men's works producing a corresponding recompense. Job 4:8. Hos. 10:12. Gal. 6:7, 8.
The death of Christ and its effects. Jno. 12:24.
The burial of the body. 1 Cor. 15:36-38.

Seeking God.

Commanded. Isa. 55:6. Mat. 7:7.
INCLUDES SEEKING

His name. Psa. 83:16.
His word. Isa. 34:16.
His face. Psa. 27:8. Psa. 105:4.
His strength. 1 Chr. 16:11. Psa. 105:4.
His commandments. 1 Chr. 28:8. Mal. 2:7.
His precepts. Psa. 119:45, 94.
His kingdom. Mat. 6:33. Luke 12:31.
His righteousness. Mat. 6:33.
Christ. Mal. 3:1. Luke 2:15, 16.
Honor which comes from Him. Jno. 5:44.
Justification by Christ. Gal. 2:16, 17.
The city which God has prepared. Heb. 11:10, 16. Heb. 13:14.

By prayer. Job 8:5. Dan. 9:3.
In His house. Deu. 12:5. Psa. 27:4.
SHOULD BE

Immediate. Hos. 10:12.
Evermore. Psa. 105:4.
While He may be found. Isa. 55:6.
With diligence. Heb. 11:6.
With the heart. Deu. 4:29. 1 Chr. 22:19.
In the day of trouble. Psa. 77:2.

ENSURES

His being found. Deu. 4:29. 1 Chr. 28:9. Pro. 8:17. Jer. 29:13.
His favor. Lam. 3:25.
His protection. Ezr. 8:22.
His not forsaking us. Psa. 9:10.
Life. Psa. 69:32. Amos 5:4, 6.
Prosperity. Job 8:5, 6. Psa. 34:10.
Being heard of Him. Psa. 34:4.
Understanding all things. Pro. 28:5.
Gifts of righteousness. Hos. 10:12.

Imperative upon all. Isa. 8:19.
Afflictions designed to lead to. Psa. 78:33, 34. Hos. 5:15.
None, by nature, are found to be engaged in. Psa. 14:2, with Rom. 3:11. Luke 12:23, 30.
SAINTS

Specially exhorted to. Zep. 2:3.
Desirous of. Job 5:8.
Purpose, in heart. Psa. 27:8.
Prepare their hearts for. 2 Chr. 30:19.
Set their hearts to. 2 Chr. 11:16.
Engage in, with the whole heart. 2 Chr. 15:12. Psa. 119:10.
Early in. Job 8:5. Psa. 63:1. Isa. 26:9.
Earnest in. So. of Sol. 3:2, 4.
Characterized by. Psa. 24:6.

Is never in vain. Isa. 45:19.
Blessedness of. Psa. 119:2.
Leads to joy. Psa. 70:4. Psa. 105:3.
Ends in praise. Psa. 22:26.
Promise connected with. Psa. 69:32.
Shall be rewarded. Heb. 11:6.
THE WICKED

Are gone out of the way of. Psa. 14:2, 3, with Rom. 3:11, 12.
Prepare not their hearts for. 2 Chr. 12:14.
Refuse, through pride. Psa. 10:4.
Not led to, by affliction. Isa. 9:13.
Sometimes pretend to. Ezr. 4:2. Isa. 58:2.
Rejected, when too late in. Pro. 1:28.

They who neglect denounced. Isa. 31:1.
Punishment of those who neglect. Zep. 1:4-6.
Exemplified. Asa, 2 Chr. 14:7. Jehoshaphat, 2 Chr. 17:3, 4. Uzziah, 2 Chr. 26:5. Hezekiah, 2 Chr. 31:21. Josiah, 2 Chr. 34:3. Ezra, Ezr. 7:10. David, Psa. 34:4. Daniel, Dan. 9:3, 4.

Self-delusion.

A characteristic of the wicked. Psa. 49:18.
Prosperity frequently leads to. Psa. 30:6. Hos. 12:8. Luke 12:17-19.
Obstinate sinners often given up to. Psa. 81:11, 12. Hos. 4:17. 2 The. 2:10, 11.
EXHIBITED IN THINKING THAT

Our own ways are right. Pro. 14:12.
We should adhere to established wicked practices. Jer. 44:17.
We are pure. Pro. 30:12.
We are better than others. Luke 18:11.
We are rich in spiritual things. Rev. 3:17.
We may have peace while in sin. Deu. 29:19.
We are above adversity. Psa. 10:6.
Gifts entitle us to heaven. Mat. 7:21, 22.
Privileges entitle us to heaven. Mat. 3:9. Luke 13:25, 26.
God will not punish our sins. Psa. 10:11. Jer. 5:12.
Christ shall not come to judge. 2 Pet. 3:4.
Our lives shall be prolonged. Isa. 56:12. Luke 12:19. Jas. 4:13.

Frequently preserved in, to the last. Mat. 7:22. Mat. 25:11, 12. Luke 13:24, 25.
Fatal consequences of. Mat. 7:23. Mat. 24:48-51. Luke 12:20. 1 The. 5:3.
Exemplified. Ahab, 1 Kin. 20:27, 34. Israelites, Hos. 12:8. Jews, Jno. 8:33, 41. Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3:17. Babylon, Isa. 47:7-11.

Self-denial.

Christ set an example of. Mat. 4:8-10. Mat. 8:20. Jno. 6:38. Rom. 15:3. Phi. 2:6-8.
A test of devotedness to Christ. Mat. 10:37, 38. Luke 9:23, 24.
NECESSARY

In following Christ. Luke 14:27-33.
In the warfare of saints. 2 Tim. 2:4.
To the triumph of saints. 1 Cor. 9:25-27.

Ministers especially called to exercise. 2 Cor. 6:4, 5.
SHOULD BE EXERCISED IN

Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts. Rom. 6:12. Tit. 2:12.
Controlling the appetite. Pro. 23:2.
Abstaining from fleshly lusts. 1 Pet. 2:11.
No longer living to lusts of men. 1 Pet. 4:2.
Mortifying sinful lusts. Mar. 9:43. Col. 3:5.
Mortifying deeds of the body. Rom. 8:13.
Not pleasing ourselves. Rom. 15:1-3.
Not seeking our own profit. 1 Cor. 10:24, 33. 13:5. Phi. 2:4.
Preferring the profit of others. Rom. 14:20, 21. 1 Cor. 10:24, 33.
Assisting others. Luke 3:11.
Even lawful things. 1 Cor. 10:23.
Forsaking all. Luke 14:33.
Taking up the cross and following Christ. Mat. 10:38. Mat. 16:24.
Crucifying the flesh. Gal. 5:24.
Being crucified with Christ. Rom. 6:6.
Being crucified unto the world. Gal. 6:14.
Putting off the old man which is corrupt. Eph. 4:22. Col. 3:9.
Preferring Christ to all earthly relations. Mat. 8:21, 22. Luke 14:26.

Becomes strangers and pilgrims. Heb. 11:13-15. 1 Pet. 2:11.
Danger of neglecting. Mat. 16:25, 26. 1 Cor. 9:27.
Reward of. Mat. 19:28, 29. Rom. 8:13.
Happy result. 2 Pet. 1:4.
Exemplified. Abraham, Gen. 13:9. Heb. 11:8, 9. Widow of Zarephath, 1 Kin. 17:12-15. Esther, Est. 4:16. Rechabites, Jer. 35:6, 7. Daniel, Dan. 1:8-16. Apostles, Mat. 19:27. Simon, Andrew, James, and John, Mar. 1:16-20. Poor Widow, Luke 21:4. Primitive Christians, Acts 2:45. Acts 4:34. Barnabas, Acts 4:36, 37. Paul, Acts 20:24. 1 Cor. 9:19, 27. Moses, Heb. 11:24, 25.

Self-examination.

Enjoined. 2 Cor. 13:5.
Necessary before the communion. 1 Cor. 11:28.
Cause of difficulty in. Jer. 17:9.
SHOULD BE ENGAGED IN

With holy awe. Psa. 4:4.
With diligent search. Psa. 77:6. Lam. 3:40.
With prayer for divine searching. Psa. 26:2. Psa. 139:23, 24.
With purpose of amendment. Psa. 119:59. Lam. 3:40.

Advantages of. 1 Cor. 11:31. Gal. 6:4. 1 Jno. 3:20-22.

Selfishness.

Contrary to the law of God. Lev. 19:18. Mat. 22:39. Jas. 2:8.
The example of Christ condemns. Jno. 4:34. Rom. 15:3. 2 Cor. 8:9.
God hates. Mal. 1:10.
EXHIBITED IN

Being lovers of ourselves. 2 Tim. 3:2.
Pleasing ourselves. Rom. 15:1.
Seeking our own. 1 Cor. 10:33. Phi. 2:21.
Seeking after gain. Isa. 56:11.
Seeking undue precedence. Mat. 20:21.
Living to ourselves. 2 Cor. 5:15.
Neglect of the poor. 1 Jno. 3:17.
Serving God for reward. Mal. 1:10.
Performing duty for reward. Mic. 3:11.

Inconsistent with Christian love. 1 Cor. 13:5.
Inconsistent with communion of saints. Rom. 12:4, 5, with 1 Cor. 12:12-27.
Especially forbidden to saints. 1 Cor. 10:24. Phi. 2:4.
The love of Christ should constrain us to avoid. 2 Cor. 5:14, 15.
Ministers should be devoid of. 1 Cor. 9:19-23. 1 Cor. 10:33.
All men addicted to. Eph. 2:3. Phi. 2:21.
Saints falsely accused of. Job 1:9-11.
Characteristic of the last days. 2 Tim. 3:1, 2.
Exemplified. Cain, Gen. 4:9. Nabal, 1 Sam. 25:3, 11. Haman, Est. 6:6. Priests, Isa. 56:11. Jews, Zec. 7:6. James and John, Mar. 10:37. Multitude, Jno. 6:26.

Self-righteousness.

Man is prone to. Pro. 20:6. Pro. 30:12.
Hateful to God. Luke 16:15.
IS VAIN BECAUSE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS IS

But external. Mat. 23:25-28. Luke 11:39-44.
But partial. Mat. 23:25. Luke 11:42.
No better than filthy rags. Isa. 64:6.
Ineffectual for salvation. Job 9:30, 31. Mat. 5:20, with Rom. 3:20.
Unprofitable. Isa. 57:12.

Is boastful. Mat. 23:30.
THEY WHO ARE GIVEN TO

Audaciously approach God. Luke 18:11.
Seek to justify themselves. Luke 10:29.
Seek to justify themselves before men. Luke 16:15.
Reject the righteousness of God. Rom. 10:3.
Condemn others. Mat. 9:11-13. Luke 7:39.
Consider their own way right. Pro. 21:2.
Despise others. Isa. 65:5. Luke 18:9.
Proclaim their own goodness. Pro. 20:6.
Are pure in their own eyes. Pro. 30:12.
Are abominable before God. Isa. 65:5.

Folly of. Job 9:20.
Saints renounce. Phi. 3:7-10.
Warning against. Deu. 9:4.
Denunciation against. Mat. 23:27, 28.
Illustrated. Luke 18:10-12.
Exemplified. Saul, 1 Sam. 15:13. Young man, Mat. 19:20. Lawyer, Luke 10:25, 29. Pharisees, Luke 11:39. Jno. 8:33. Jno. 9:28. Israel, Rom. 10:3. Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3:17.

Self-will and Stubbornness.

Forbidden. 2 Chr. 30:8. Psa. 75:5. Psa. 95:8.
PROCEED FROM

Unbelief. 2 Kin. 17:14.
Pride. Neh. 9:16, 29.
An evil heart. Jer. 7:24.

God knows. Isa. 48:4.
EXHIBITED IN

Refusing to hearken to God. Pro. 1:24.
Refusing to hearken to the messengers of God. 1 Sam. 8:19. Jer. 44:16. Zec. 7:11.
Refusing to walk in the ways of God. Neh. 9:17. Psa. 78:10. Isa. 42:24. Jer. 6:16.
Refusing to hearken to parents. Deu. 21:18, 19.
Refusing to receive correction. Deu. 21:18. Jer. 5:3. Jer. 7:28.
Rebelling against God. Deu. 31:27. Psa. 78:8.
Resisting the Holy Ghost. Acts 7:51.
Walking in the counsels of an evil heart. Jer. 7:24, with Jer. 23:17.
Hardening the neck. Neh. 9:16.
Hardening the heart. 2 Chr. 36:13.
Going backward and not forward. Jer. 7:24.

Heinousness of. 1 Sam. 15:23.
MINISTERS SHOULD

Be without. Tit. 1:7.
Warn their people against. Heb. 3:7-12.
Pray that their people may be forgiven for. Exo. 34:9. Deu. 9:27.

Characteristic of the wicked. Pro. 7:11. 2 Pet. 2:10.
The wicked cease not from. Jud. 2:19.
Punishment for. Deu. 21:21. Pro. 29:1.
Illustrated. Psa. 32:9. Jer. 31:18.
Exemplified. Simeon and Levi, Gen. 49:6. Israelites, Exo. 32:9. Deu. 9:6, 13. Saul, 1 Sam. 15:19-23. David, 2 Sam. 24:4. Josiah, 2 Chr. 35:22. Zedekiah, 2 Chr. 36:13.

Serpents.

Created by God. Job 26:13.
Characterized as subtle. Gen. 3:1. Mat. 10:16.
Called crooked. Job 26:13. Isa. 27:1.
Unclean and unfit for food. Mat. 7:10.
INFEST

Hedges. Ecc. 10:8.
Holes in walls. Amos 5:19.
Deserts. Deu. 8:15.

Produced from eggs. Isa. 59:5.
Cursed above all creatures. Gen. 3:14.
Doomed to creep on their belly. Gen. 3:14.
Doomed to eat their food mingled with dust. Gen. 3:14. Isa. 65:25. Mic. 7:17.
Many kinds of poisonous. Deu. 32:24. Psa. 58:4.
All kinds of, can be tamed. Jas. 3:7.
Were often enchanted or fascinated. Ecc. 10:11.
Dangerous to travellers. Gen. 49:17.
Man's aversion and hatred to. Gen. 3:15.
Often sent as a punishment. Num. 21:6. Deu. 32:24. 1 Cor. 10:9.
MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH;

Moses' rod turned into. Exo. 4:3. Exo. 7:9, 15.
Israelites cured by looking at one of brass. Num. 21:8, 9. Jno. 3:14, 15.
Power over, given to the disciples. Mar. 16:18. Luke 10:19.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the devil. Gen. 3:1, with 2 Cor. 11:3. Rev. 12:9. Rev. 20:2.
Of hypocrites. Mat. 23:33.
Of the tribe of Dan. Gen. 49:17.
Of enemies who harass and destroy. Isa. 14:29. Jer. 8:17.
(Sharp tongue of,) of malice of the wicked. Psa. 140:3.
(Poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine. Pro. 23:21, 32.

Servants.

Early mention of. Gen. 9:25, 26.
DIVIDED INTO

Persons devoted to the service of another so called. Exo. 24:13. 1 Kin. 19:21.
The subjects of a prince or king so called. Exo. 9:20. Exo. 11:8.
Persons of low condition so called. Ecc. 10:7.
Persons devoted to God so called. Psa. 119:49. Isa. 56:6. Rom. 1:1.
The term often used to express humility. Gen. 18:3. Gen. 33:5. 1 Sam. 20:7. 1 Kin. 20:32.
HIRED,

Called hirelings. Job 7:1. Jno. 10:12, 13.
Engaged by the year. Lev. 25:53. Isa. 16:14.
Engaged by the day. Mat. 20:2.
Not to be oppressed. Deu. 24:14.
To be paid without delay at the expiration of their service. Lev. 19:13. Deu. 24:15.
To be esteemed worthy of their hire. Luke 10:7.
To partake of the produce of the land the sabbatical year. Lev. 25:6.
If foreigners not allowed to partake of the passover or holy things. Exo. 12:45. Lev. 22:10.
Anxiety of, for the end of their daily toil, alluded to. Job 7:2.
Hebrew slaves serving their brethren to be treated as. Lev. 25:39, 40.
Hebrew slaves serving strangers to be treated as. Lev. 25:47, 53.
Often stood in the market place waiting for employment. Mat. 20:1-3.
Often will fed and taken care of. Luke 15:17.
Often oppressed and their wages kept back. Mal. 3:5. Jas. 5:4.

SLAVES OR BOND,

Called bondmen. Gen. 43:18. Gen. 44:9.
By birth. Gen. 14:14. Psa. 116:16. Jer. 2:14.
By purchase. Gen. 17:27. Gen. 37:36.
Captives taken in war often kept as. Deu. 20:14. 2 Kin. 5:2.
Strangers sojourning in Israel might be purchased as. Lev. 25:45.
Persons belonging to other nations might be purchased as. Lev. 25:44.
Persons unable to pay their debts liable to be sold as. 2 Kin. 4:1. Neh. 5:4, 5. Mat. 18:25.
Thieves unable to make restitution were sold as. Exo. 22:3.
More valuable than hired servants. Deu. 15:18.
When Israelites not to be treated with rigor. Lev. 25:39, 40, 46.
When Israelites to have their liberty after six years service. Exo. 21:2. Deu. 15:12.
Israelites sold as, refusing their liberty, to have their ears bored to the door. Exo. 21:5, 6. Deu. 15:16, 17.
Israelites sold to strangers as, might be redeemed by their nearest of kin. Lev. 25:47-55.
All Israelites sold as, to be free at the jubilee. Lev. 25:10, 40, 41, 54.
Could not when set free demand wives or children procured during servitude. Exo. 21:3, 4.
To be furnished liberally, when their servitude expired. Deu. 15:13, 14.
When foreigners to be circumcised. Gen. 17:13, 27. Exo. 12:44.
To be allowed to rest on the Sabbath. Exo. 20:10.
To participate in all national rejoicings. Deu. 12:18. Deu. 16:11, 14.
Persons of distinction had many. Gen. 14:14. Ecc. 2:7.
Engaged in the most menial offices. 1 Sam. 25:41. Jno. 13:4, 5.
Maimed or injured by masters, to have their freedom. Exo. 21:26, 27.
Masters to be recompensed for injury done to. Exo. 21:32.
Laws respecting the killing of. Exo. 21:20, 21.
Of others not to be coveted or enticed away. Exo. 20:17. Deu. 5:21.
Seeking protection not to be delivered up to masters. Deu. 23:15.
Custom of branding, alluded to. Gal. 6:17.
Sometimes rose to rank and station. Ecc. 10:7.
Sometimes intermarried with their master's family. 1 Chr. 2:34, 35.
Laws respecting marriage with female. Exo. 21:7-11.
Seizing and stealing of men for, condemned and punished by the law. Exo. 21:16. Deu. 24:7. 1 Tim. 1:10.
Laws respecting, often violated. Jer. 34:8-16.

BOND, ILLUSTRATIVE

Of Christ. Psa. 40:6, with Heb. 10:5. Phi. 2:7, 8.
Of saints. 1 Cor. 6:20. 1 Cor. 7:23.
Of the wicked. 2 Pet. 2:19, with Rom. 6:16, 19.

Christ condescended to the office of. Mat. 20:28. Luke 22:27. Jno. 13:5. Phi. 2:7.
Are inferior to their masters. Luke 22:27.
Should follow Christ's example. 1 Pet. 2:21.
DUTIES OF, TO MASTERS;

To pray for them. Gen. 24:12.
To honor them. Mal. 1:6. 1 Tim. 6:1.
To revere them the more, when they are believers. 1 Tim. 6:2.
To be subject to them. 1 Pet. 2:18.
To obey them. Eph. 6:5. Tit. 2:9.
To attend to their call. Psa. 123:2.
To please them well in all things. Tit. 2:9.
To sympathize with them. 2 Sam. 12:18.
To prefer their business to their own necessary food. Gen. 24:33.
To bless God for mercies shown to them. Gen. 24:27, 48.
To be faithful to them. Luke 16:10-12. 1 Cor. 4:2. Tit. 2:10.
To be profitable to them. Luke 19:15, 16, 18. Phile. 11.
To be anxious for their welfare. 1 Sam. 25:14-17. 2 Kin. 5:2, 3.
To be earnest in transacting their business. Gen. 24:54-56.
To be prudent in the management of their affairs. Gen. 24:34-49.
To be industrious in laboring for them. Neh. 4:16, 23.
To be kind and attentive to their guests. Gen. 43:23, 24.
To be submissive even to the froward. Gen. 16:6, 9. 1 Pet. 2:18.
Not to answer them rudely. Tit. 2:9.
Not to serve them with eye-service, as men-pleasers. Eph. 6:6. Col. 3:22.
Not to defraud them. Tit. 2:10.

Should be contented in their situation. 1 Cor. 7:20, 21.
Should be compassionate to their fellows. Mat. 18:33.
SHOULD SERVE

For conscience towards God. 1 Pet. 2:19.
In the fear of God. Eph. 6:5. Col. 3:22.
As the servants of Christ. Eph. 6:5, 6.
Heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. Eph. 6:7. Col. 3:23.
As doing the will of God from the heart. Eph. 6:6.
In singleness of heart. Eph. 6:5. Col. 3:22.
With good will. Eph. 6:7.

When patient under injury are acceptable to God. 1 Pet. 2:19, 20.
WHEN GOOD

Are the servants of Christ. Col. 3:24.
Are brethren beloved in the Lord. Phile. 16.
Are the Lord's freemen. 1 Cor. 7:22.
Are partakers of gospel privileges. 1 Cor. 12:13. Gal. 3:28. Eph. 6:8. Col. 3:11.
Deserve the confidence of their masters. Gen. 24:2, 4, 10. Gen. 39:4.
Often exalted. Gen. 41:40. Pro. 17:2.
Often advanced by master. Gen. 39:4, 5.
To be honored. Gen. 24:31. Pro. 27:18.
Bring God's blessing upon their masters. Gen. 30:27, 30. Gen. 39:3.
Adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things. Tit. 2:10.
Have God with them. Gen. 31:42. Gen. 39:21. Acts 7:9, 10.
Are prospered by God. Gen. 39:3.
Are protected by God. Gen. 31:7.
Are guided by God. Gen. 24:7, 27.
Are blessed by God. Mat. 24:46.
Are mourned over after death. Gen. 35:8. (See marginal notes.)
Shall be rewarded. Eph. 6:8. Col. 3:24.

The property of masters increased by faithful. Gen. 30:29, 30.
CHARACTERISTICS OF WICKED SERVANTS:

Eye-servants. Eph. 6:6. Col. 3:22.
Men-pleasers. Eph. 6:6. Col. 3:22.
Deceit. 2 Sam. 19:26. Psa. 101:6, 7.
Quarrelsomeness. Gen. 13:7. Gen. 26:20.
Covetousness. 2 Kin. 5:20.
Lying. 2 Kin. 5:22, 25.
Stealing. Tit. 2:10.
Gluttony, &c. Mat. 24:49.
Unmerciful to their fellows. Mat. 18:30.
Will not submit to correction. Pro. 29:19.
Do not bear to be exalted. Pro. 30:21, 22, with Isa. 3:5.
Shall be punished. Mat. 24:50.

Good--Exemplified. Eliezer, Gen. 24th Chapter. Deborah, Gen. 24:59, with Gen. 35:8. Jacob, Gen. 31:36-40. Joseph, Gen. 39:3. Acts 7:10. Servants of Boaz, Ruth 2:4. Jonathan's armor-bearer, 1 Sam. 14:6, 7. David's servants, 2 Sam. 12:18. Captive maid, 2 Kin. 5:2-4. Servants of Naaman, 2 Kin. 5:13. Servants of Centurion, Mat. 8:9. Servants of Cornelius, Acts 10:7. Onesimus after his conversion, Phile. 11.
Bad--Exemplified. Servants of Abraham and Lot, Gen. 13:7. Servants of Abimelech, Gen. 21:25. Absalom's servants, 2 Sam. 13:28, 29. 2 Sam. 14:30. [Absalom's servants obeyed a bad master; they were bad men rather than bad servants.] Ziba, 2 Sam. 16:1-4. Servants of Shimei, 1 Kin. 2:39. Jeroboam, 1 Kin. 11:26. Zimri, 1 Kin. 16:9. Gehazi, 2 Kin. 5:20. Servants of Amon, 2 Kin. 21:23. Job's servants, Job 19:16. Servants of the High Priest, Mar. 14:65. Onesimus before his conversion, Phile. 11.

Sheep.

Clean and used as food. Deu. 14:4.
DESCRIBED AS

Innocent. 2 Sam. 24:17.
Sagacious. Jno. 10:4, 5.
Agile. Psa. 114:4, 6.
Being covered with a fleece. Job 31:20.
Remarkably prolific. Psa. 107:41. Psa. 144:13. So. of Sol. 4:2. Eze. 36:37.

Bleating of, alluded to. Jud. 5:16. 1 Sam. 15:14.
Under man's care from the earliest age. Gen. 4:4.
Constituted a great part of patriarchal wealth. Gen. 13:5. Gen. 24:35. Gen. 26:14.
Males of, called rams. 1 Sam. 15:22. Jer. 51:40.
Females of, called ewes. Psa. 78:71.
Young of, called lambs. Exo. 12:3. Isa. 11:6.
PLACES CELEBRATED FOR;

Kedar. Eze. 27:21.
Bashan. Deu. 32:14.
Nebaioth. Isa. 60:7.
Bozra. Mic. 2:12.

Flesh of, extensively used as food. 1 Sam. 25:18. 1 Kin. 1:19. 1 Kin. 4:23. Neh. 5:18. Isa. 22:13.
Milk of, used as food. Deu. 32:14. Isa. 7:21, 22. 1 Cor. 9:7.
Skins of, worn as clothing by the poor. Heb. 11:37.
Skins of, made into a covering for the tabernacle. Exo. 25:5. Exo. 36:10. Exo. 39:34.
Wool of, made into clothing. Job 31:20. Pro. 31:13. Eze. 34:3.
Offered in sacrifice from the earliest age. Gen. 4:4. Gen. 8:20. Gen. 15:9, 10.
Offered in sacrifice under the law. Exo. 20:24. Lev. 1:10. 1 Kin. 8:5, 63.
FLOCKS OF,

Attended by members of the family. Gen. 29:9. Exo. 2:16. 1 Sam. 16:11.
Attended by servants. 1 Sam. 17:20. Isa. 61:5.
Guarded by dogs. Job 30:1.
Kept in folds or cotes. 1 Sam. 24:3. 2 Sam. 7:8. Jno. 10:1.
Conducted to the richest pastures. Psa. 23:2.
Fed on the mountains. Exo. 3:1. Eze. 34:6, 13.
Fed in the valleys. Isa. 65:10.
Frequently covered the pastures. Psa. 65:13.
Watered every day. Gen. 29:8-10. Exo. 2:16, 17.
Made to rest at noon. Psa. 23:2. So. of Sol. 1:7.
Followed the shepherd. Jno. 10:4, 27.
Fled from strangers. Jno. 10:5.

Washed and shorn every year. So. of Sol. 4:2.
Firstlings of, not to be shorn. Deu. 15:19.
Firstlings of, not to be redeemed. Num. 18:17.
Firstlings of, could not be dedicated as a free-will offering. Lev. 27:26.
Tithe of, given to the Levites. 2 Chr. 31:4-6.
First wool of, given to the priests. Deu. 18:4.
Time of shearing, a time of rejoicing. 1 Sam. 25:2, 11, 36. 2 Sam. 13:23.
WERE FREQUENTLY

Given as presents. 2 Sam. 17:29. 1 Chr. 12:40.
Given as tribute. 2 Kin. 3:4. 2 Chr. 17:11.
Destroyed by wild beasts. Jer. 50:17. Mic. 5:8. Jno. 10:12.
Taken in great numbers in war. Jud. 6:4. 1 Sam. 14:32. 1 Chr. 5:21. 2 Chr. 14:15.
Cut off by disease. Exo. 9:3.

False prophets assume the simple appearance. Mat. 7:15.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the Jews. Psa. 74:1. Psa. 78:52. Psa. 79:13.
Of the people of Christ. Jno. 10:7-26. Jno. 21:16, 17. Heb. 13:20. 1 Pet. 5:2.
Of the wicked in their death. Psa. 49:14.
Of those under God's judgment. Psa. 44:1.
(In patience and simplicity,) of patience, &c. of Christ. Isa. 53:7.
(In proneness to wander,) of those who depart from God. Psa. 119:176. Isa. 53:6. Eze. 34:16.
(Lost,) of the unregenerate. Mat. 10:6.
(When found,) of restored sinners. Luke 15:5, 7.
(Separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked. Mat. 25:32, 33.

Shepherds.

Early mention of. Gen. 4:2.
Usually carried a scrip or bag. 1 Sam. 17:40.
Carried a staff or rod. Lev. 27:32. Psa. 23:4.
Dwelt in tents while tending their flocks. So. of Sol. 1:8. Isa. 38:12.
Members of the family both male and female acted as. Gen. 29:6. 1 Sam. 16:11. 1 Sam. 17:15.
Had hired keepers under them. 1 Sam. 17:20.
The unfaithfulness of hireling, alluded to. Jno. 10:12.
CARE OF THE SHEEP BY, EXHIBITED IN

Knowing them. Jno. 10:14.
Going before and leading them. Psa. 77:20. Psa. 78:52. Psa. 80:1.
Seeking out good pasture for them. 1 Chr. 4:39-41. Psa. 23:2.
Numbering them when they return from pasture. Jer. 33:13.
Watching over them by night. Luke 2:8.
Tenderness to the ewes in lamb, and to the young. Gen. 33:13, 14. Psa. 78:71.
Defending them when attacked by wild beasts. 1 Sam. 17:34-36. Amos 3:12.
Searching them out when lost and straying. Eze. 34:12. Luke 15:4, 5.
Attending them when sick. Eze. 34:16.

An abomination to the Egyptians. Gen. 46:34.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of God as leader of Israel. Psa. 77:20. Psa. 80:1.
Of Christ as the good shepherd. Eze. 34:23. Zec. 13:7. Jno. 10:14. Heb. 13:20.
Of kings as the leaders of the people. Isa. 44:28. Jer. 6:3. Jer. 49:19.
Of ministers of the gospel. Jer. 23:4.
(Searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost. Eze. 34:12. Luke 15:2-7.
(Their care and tenderness,) of tenderness of Christ. Isa. 40:11. Eze. 34:13-16.
(Ignorant and foolish,) of bad ministers. Isa. 56:11. Jer. 50:6. Eze. 34:2, 10. Zec. 11:7, 8, 15-17.

Showbread.

Twelve cakes of fine flour. Lev. 24:5.
Called hallowed bread. 1 Sam. 21:4.
Materials for, provided by the people. Lev. 24:8. Neh. 10:32, 33.
Prepared by Levites. 1 Chr. 9:32. 1 Chr. 23:29.
Placed in two rows on the table by the priests. Exo. 25:30. Exo. 40:23. Lev. 24:6.
TABLE OF,

Dimensions, &c. of. Exo. 25:23.
Covered with gold. Exo. 25:24.
Had an ornamental border. Exo. 25:25.
Had staves of shittim wood covered with gold. Exo. 25:28.
Had rings of gold in the corners for the staves. Exo. 25:26, 27.
Had dishes, spoons, covers, and bowls of gold. Exo. 25:29.
Placed in the north side of the tabernacle. Exo. 40:22. Heb. 9:2.
Directions for removing. Num. 4:7.

Pure frankincense placed on. Lev. 24:7.
Was changed every Sabbath day. Lev. 24:8.
After removal from the table given to the priests. Lev. 24:9.
Not lawful for any but the priests to eat, except in extreme cases. 1 Sam. 21:4-6, with Mat. 12:4.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Christ as the bread of life. Jno. 6:48.
The Church. 1 Cor. 5:7. 1 Cor. 10:17.

Shields.

A part of defensive armor. Psa. 115:9, with Psa. 140:7.
FREQUENTLY MADE OF, OR COVERED WITH

Gold. 2 Sam. 8:7. 1 Kin. 10:17.
Brass. 1 Kin. 14:27.

Said to belong to God. Psa. 47:9.
KINDS OF;

The buckler or target. 2 Chr. 9:15, with 1 Chr. 5:18. Eze. 26:8.
The small shield. 2 Chr. 9:16.

Often borne by an armor-bearer. 1 Sam. 17:7.
BEFORE WAR

Gathered together. Jer. 51:11.
Uncovered. Isa. 22:6.
Repaired. Jer. 46:3.
Anointed. 2 Sam. 1:21, with Isa. 21:5.
Often made red. Nah. 2:3.

Provided by the kings of Israel in great abundance. 2 Chr. 11:12. 2 Chr. 26:14. 2 Chr. 32:5.
A disgrace to lose, or throw away. 2 Sam. 1:21.
Of the vanquished, often burned. Eze. 39:9.
In times of peace were hung up in towers of armories. Eze. 27:10, with So. of Sol. 4:4.
Were scarce in Israel in the days of Deborah and Barak. Jud. 5:8.
Many of the Israelites used, with expertness. 1 Chr. 12:8, 24, 34. 2 Chr. 14:8. 2 Chr. 25:5.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Protection of God. Gen. 15:1. Psa. 33:20.
Favor of God. Psa. 5:12.
Truth of God. Psa. 91:4.
Salvation of God. 2 Sam. 22:36. Psa. 18:35.
Faith. Eph. 6:16.

Ships.

Probably originated from the ark made by Noah. Gen. 7:17, 18.
Antiquity of, among the Jews. Gen. 49:13. Jud. 5:17.
DESCRIBED AS

Gallant. Isa. 33:21.
Large. Jas. 3:4.
Strong. Isa. 23:14.
Swift. Job 9:26.

Solomon built a navy of. 1 Kin. 9:26.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Of Chittim. Num. 24:24. Dan. 11:30.
Of Tarshish. Isa. 23:1. Isa. 60:9.
Of Adramyttium. Acts 27:2.
Of Alexandria. Acts 27:6.
Of Chaldea. Isa. 43:14.
Of Tyre. 2 Chr. 8:18.

Generally made of the fir tree. Eze. 27:5.
Sometimes made of bulrushes. Isa. 18:2.
The seams of, were calked. Eze. 27:9, 27.
PARTS OF MENTIONED;

The forepart or foreship. Acts 27:30, 41.
The hinder part or stern. Acts 27:29, 41.
The hold or between the sides. Jon. 1:5.
The mast. Isa. 33:23. Eze. 27:5.
The sails. Isa. 33:23. Eze. 27:7.
The tackling. Isa. 33:23. Acts 27:19.
The rudder or helm. Jas. 3:4.
The rudder-bands. Acts 27:40.
The anchors. Acts 27:29, 40.
The boats. Acts 27:30, 32.
The oars. Isa. 33:21. Eze. 27:6.

Often the property of individuals. Acts 27:11.
Commanded by a master. Jon. 1:6. Acts 27:11.
Guided in their course by pilots. Eze. 27:8, 27-29.
Governed and directed by the helm. Jas. 3:4.
Course of frequently directed by the heavenly bodies. Acts 27:20.
Worked by mariners or sailors. Eze. 27:9, 27. Jon. 1:5. Acts 27:30.
Generally impelled by sails. Acts 27:2-7.
Often impelled by oars. Jon. 1:13. Jno. 6:19.
NAVIGATED

Soundings usually taken for, in dangerous places. Acts 27:28.
Usually distinguished by signs or figure heads. Acts 28:11.
Course of, through the midst of the sea, wonderful. Pro. 30:18, 19.
EMPLOYED IN

Trading. 1 Kin. 22:48. 2 Chr. 8:18. 2 Chr. 9:21.
Fishing. Mat. 4:21. Luke 5:4-9. Jno. 21:3-8.
War. Num. 24:24. Dan. 11:30, 40.
Carrying passengers. Jon. 1:3. Acts 27:2, 6. Acts 28:11.

The hinder part of, occupied by the passengers. Mar. 4:38.
ENDANGERED BY

Storms. Jon. 1:4. Mar. 4:37, 38.
Quicksands. Acts 27:17.
Rocks. Acts 27:29.

When damaged were sometimes undergirded with cables. Acts 27:17.
Were often wrecked. 1 Kin. 22:48. Psa. 48:7. Acts 27:41-44. 2 Cor. 11:25.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of industrious women. Pro. 31:14.
(Wrecked,) of departure from the faith. 1 Tim. 1:19.

Shoes.

Early use of. Gen. 14:23.
Called sandals. Mar. 6:9. Acts 12:8.
Soles of, sometimes plated with brass or iron. Deu. 33:25.
Bound round the feet with latchets or strings. Jno. 1:27. Acts 12:8.
OF LADIES OF DISTINCTION

Often made of badgers' skins. Eze. 16:10.
Often highly ornamental. So. of Sol. 7:1.
Probably often adorned with tinkling ornaments. Isa. 3:18.

Loosing of, for another a degrading office. Mar. 1:17. Jno. 1:27.
Bearing, for another a degrading office, only performed by slaves. Mat. 3:11.
THE JEWS

Put on, before beginning a journey. Exo. 12:11.
Never wore, in mourning. 2 Sam. 15:30. Isa. 20:2, 3. Eze. 24:17, 23.
Put off, when they entered sacred places. Exo. 3:5. Jos. 5:15.

Worn out by a long journey. Jos. 9:5, 13.
Of Israel preserved for forty years, while journeying in the wilderness. Deu. 29:5.
Often given as bribes. Amos 2:6. Amos 8:6.
CUSTOMS CONNECTED WITH;

A man who refused to marry a deceased brother's wife disgraced by pulling off his shoes. Deu. 25:9, 10.
The right of redemption resigned by a man's giving one of his shoes to the next of kin. Ruth 4:7, 8.

The Apostles prohibited from taking for their journey more, than the pair they had on. Mat. 10:10. Mar. 6:9. Luke 10:4.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the preparation of the gospel. Eph. 6:15.
Of the beauty conferred on saints. So. of Sol. 7:1, with Luke 15:22.
(Having blood on,) of being engaged in war and slaughter. 1 Kin. 2:5.
(Taken off,) of an ignominious and servile condition. Isa. 47:2. Jer. 2:25.
(Thrown over a place,) of subjection. Psa. 60:8. Psa. 108:9.

Sickness.

Sent by God. Deu. 28:59-61. Deu. 32:39. 2 Sam. 12:15. Acts 12:23.
The devil sometimes permitted to inflict. Job 2:6, 7. Luke 9:39. Luke 13:16.
Often brought on by intemperance. Hos. 7:5.
Often sent as a punishment of sin. Lev. 26:14-16. 2 Chr. 21:12-15. 1 Cor. 11:30.
One of God's four sore judgments on a guilty land. Eze. 14:19-21.
GOD

Promises to heal. Exo. 23:25. 2 Kin. 20:5.
Heals. Deu. 32:39. Psa. 103:3. Isa. 38:5, 9.
Exhibits His mercy in healing. Phi. 2:27.
Exhibits His power in healing. Luke 5:17.
Exhibits His love in healing. Isa. 38:17.
Often manifests saving grace to sinners during. Job 33:19-24. Psa. 107:17-21.
Permits saints to be tried by. Job 2:5, 6.
Strengthens saints in. Psa. 41:3.
Comforts saints in. Psa. 41:3.
Hears the prayers of those in. Psa. 30:2. Psa. 107:18-20.
Preserves saints in time of. Psa. 91:3-7.
Abandons the wicked to. Jer. 34:17.
Persecutes the wicked by. Jer. 29:18.

Healing of, lawful on the Sabbath. Luke 13:14-16.
Christ compassionated those in. Isa. 53:4, with Mat. 8:16, 17.
CHRIST HEALED,

Being present. Mar. 1:31. Mat. 4:23.
Not being present. Mat. 8:13.
By imposition of hands. Mar. 6:5. Luke 13:13.
With a touch. Mat. 8:3.
Through the touch of His garment. Mat. 14:35, 36. Mar. 5:27-34.
With a word. Mat. 8:8, 13.

Faith required in those healed of, by Christ. Mat. 9:28, 29. Mar. 5:34. Mar. 10:52.
Often incurable by human means. Deu. 28:27. 2 Chr. 21:18.
The Apostles were endued with power to heal. Mat. 10:1. Mar. 16:18, 20.
THE POWER OF HEALING

One of the miraculous gifts bestowed on the early Church. 1 Cor. 12:9, 30. Jas. 5:14, 15.

SAINTS

Acknowledge that, comes from God. Psa. 31:1-8. Isa. 38:12, 15.
Are resigned under. Job 2:10.
Mourn under, with prayer. Isa. 38:14.
Pray for recovery from. Isa. 38:2, 3.
Ascribe recovery from, to God. Isa. 38:20.
Praise God for recovery from. Psa. 103:1-3. Isa. 38:19. Luke 17:15.
Thank God publicly for recovery from. Isa. 38:20. Acts 3:8.
Feel for others in. Psa. 35:13.
Visit those in. Mat. 25:36.

Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ. Mat. 25:34, 36, 40.
Pray for those afflicted with. Acts 28:8. Jas. 5:14, 15.
God's aid should be sought in. 2 Chr. 16:12.
THE WICKED

Have much sorrow, &c. with. Ecc. 5:17.
Forsake those in. 1 Sam. 30:13.
Visit not those in. Mat. 25:43.

Not visiting those in, an evidence of not belonging to Christ. Mat. 25:43, 45.
Illustrative of sin. Lev. 13:45, 46. Isa. 1:5. Jer. 8:22. Mat. 9:12.

Sidonians, The.

Descended from Sidon, son of Canaan. Gen. 10:15. 1 Chr. 1:13.
Formerly a part of the Phœnician nation. Mat. 15:21, 22, with Mar. 7:24, 26.
Dwelt on the sea coast. Luke 6:17. Acts 27:3.
CITIES OF MENTIONED;

Zidon. Jos. 11:8. Jos. 19:28.
Zarephath or Sarepta. 1 Kin. 17:9. Luke 4:26.

Governed by kings. Jer. 25:22. Jer. 27:3.
CHARACTER OF;

Careless and secure. Jud. 18:7.
Idolatrous. 1 Kin. 11:5.
Superstitious. Jer. 27:3, 9.
Wicked and impenitent. Mat. 11:21, 22.

Engaged in extensive commerce. Isa. 23:2.
Were skilful sailors. Eze. 27:8.
Supplied the Jews with timber. 1 Chr. 22:4. Ezr. 3:7.
Supplied from Judea with provisions. Acts 12:20, with Eze. 27:17.
TERRITORY OF,

Bordered on the land of Canaan. Gen. 10:19.
Given by God to Israel. Gen. 49:13. Jos. 13:6.
Allotted to the tribe of Asher. Jos. 19:24, 28.
Visited by our Lord. Mat. 15:21.

Israel unable to expel. Jud. 1:31. Jud. 3:3.
Hostile and oppressive to God's people. Jud. 10:12. Eze. 28:22, 24. Joel 3:5, 6.
Solomon intermarried with. 1 Kin. 11:1.
Ahab intermarried with. 1 Kin. 16:31.
Israel followed the idolatry of. Jud. 10:6. 1 Kin. 11:33.
PREDICTIONS RESPECTING;

Territory of, to be given to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. Jer. 27:3, 6.
Partaking with the other nations of God's judgments. Jer. 25:22-28. Eze. 32:30.
All their helpers to be cut off. Jer. 47:4.
That God should be glorified in the judgments upon them. Eze. 28:21-23.
Their spoliation and oppression of the Jews to be fully recompensed. Joel 3:4, 8.

Many of, attended Christ's ministry. Mar. 3:8.
Having revolted from Herod, were obliged to propitiate him. Acts 12:20.

Sieges.

Fenced cities invested by. 2 Kin. 18:13.
Threatened as a punishment. Deu. 28:52.
DESCRIBED AS

Encamping against. 2 Sam. 12:28. 2 Chr. 32:1.
Pitching against. 2 Kin. 25:1.
Compassing about with armies. 2 Kin. 6:14. Luke 21:20.
Setting in array against. Jer. 50:9.
Being against round about. Jer. 51:2.

Often lasted for a long time. 2 Kin. 17:5.
Great noise and tumult of, alluded to. Joel 2:5.
THOSE ENGAGED IN,

Built forts and mounts. Eze. 4:2. Eze. 26:8.
Dug a trench round the city. Luke 19:43.
Invested the city on every side. Eze. 23:24.
Cut off all supplies. 2 Kin. 19:24.
Frequently laid ambushes. Jud. 9:34.
Called upon the city to surrender. 1 Kin. 20:2, 3. 2 Kin. 18:18, 20.
Employed battering rams, &c. against the walls. Eze. 4:2. Eze. 26:9.
Cast arrows and other missiles into the city. 2 Kin. 19:32.
Often suffered much during. Eze. 29:18.

The Jews forbidden to cut down fruit trees for the purpose of. Deu. 20:19, 20.
Extreme difficulty of taking cities by, alluded to. Pro. 18:19.
CITIES INVESTED BY,

Repaired and newly fortified beforehand. 2 Chr. 32:5. Isa. 22:9, 10. Nah. 3:14.
Supplied with water beforehand. Nah. 3:14.
The inhabitants of, cut off beforehand supplies of water outside, useful to besiegers. 2 Chr. 32:3, 4.
Were strictly shut up. Jos. 6:1.
Walls of, defended by the inhabitants. 2 Sam. 11:20, 21. 2 Kin. 18:26. 2 Chr. 32:18.
Sometimes used ambushes or sorties. Jer. 51:12.
Often suffered from famine. 2 Kin. 6:26-29. 2 Kin. 25:3. Eze. 6:12.
Often suffered from pestilence. Jer. 21:6. Jer. 32:24.
Often demanded terms of peace. 1 Sam. 11:1-3.
Frequently taken by ambush. Jud. 9:43, 44.
Frequently taken by assault. Jos. 10:35. 2 Sam. 12:29.
Frequently succored by allies. 1 Sam. 11:11. 1 Sam. 23:5.
Inhabitants of, exhorted to be courageous. 2 Chr. 32:6-8.

CITIES TAKEN BY,

Given up to pillage. Jer. 50:26, 27.
Inhabitants of, often put to the sword. Jos. 10:28, 30, 32, 35. Jer. 50:30.

Frequently broken down. Jud. 9:45.
Frequently destroyed by fire. Jos. 8:19.
Sometimes sown with salt. Jud. 9:45.
Sometimes called after the name of the captor. 2 Sam. 12:28.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

Jericho. Jos. 6:2-20.
Ai. Jos. 7:2-4. Jos. 8:1-19.
Makkedah. Jos. 10:28.
Libnah. Jos. 10:29, 30.
Lachish. Jos. 10:31, 32.
Eglon. Jos. 10:34, 35.
Hebron. Jos. 10:36, 37.
Debir. Jos. 10:38, 39.
Shechem. Jud. 9:34, 45.
Thebez. Jud. 9:50.
Jabesh-gilead. 1 Sam. 11:1.
Keilah. 1 Sam. 23:1.
Ziklag. 1 Sam. 30:1, 2.
Rabbah. 2 Sam. 11:1. 2 Sam. 12:26-29.
Gibbethon. 1 Kin. 16:15.
Tirzah. 1 Kin. 16:17.
Samaria. 1 Kin. 20:1. 2 Kin. 6:24. 2 Kin. 17:5.
Ramoth-gilead. 1 Kin. 22:4, 29.
Cities of Israel in Galilee. 2 Kin. 15:29.
Cities of Judah. 2 Kin. 18:13.
Jerusalem. 2 Kin. 24:10, 11. 2 Kin. 25:1, 2.

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

The omnipresence of God. Psa. 139:5.
The judgments of God. Mic. 5:1.
Zion in her affliction. Isa. 1:8.

Silver.

Veins of, found in the earth. Job 28:1.
Generally found in an impure state. Pro. 25:4.
Comparative value of. Isa. 60:17.
DESCRIBED AS

White and shining. Psa. 68:13, 14.
Fusible. Eze. 22:20, 22.
Malleable. Jer. 10:9.

Purified by fire. Pro. 17:3. Zec. 13:9.
PURIFIED, CALLED

Refined silver. 1 Chr. 29:4.
Choice silver. Pro. 8:19.

Tarshish carried on extensive commerce in. Jer. 10:9. Eze. 27:12.
The patriarchs rich in. Gen. 13:2. Gen. 24:35.
Used as money from the earliest age. Gen. 23:15, 16. Gen. 37:28. 1 Kin. 16:24.
Very abundant in the reign of Solomon. 1 Kin. 10:21, 22, 27. 2 Chr. 9:20, 21, 27.
The working in, a trade. Acts 19:24.
MADE INTO

Cups. Gen. 44:2.
Dishes. Num. 7:13, 84, 85.
Bowls. Num. 7:13, 84.
Thin plates. Jer. 10:9.
Chains. Isa. 40:19.
Wires (alluded to). Ecc. 12:6.
Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle. Exo. 26:19, 25, 32. Exo. 36:24, 26, 30, 36.
Ornaments and hooks for the pillars of the tabernacle. Exo. 27:17. Exo. 38:19.
Candlesticks. 1 Chr. 28:15.
Tables. 1 Chr. 28:16.
Beds or couches. Est. 1:6.
Vessels. 2 Sam. 8:10. Ezr. 6:5.
Idols. Psa. 115:4. Isa. 2:20. Isa. 30:22.
Ornaments for the person. Exo. 3:22.

Given by the Israelite for making the tabernacle. Exo. 25:3. Exo. 35:24.
Given by David and his subjects for making the temple. 1 Chr. 28:14. 1 Chr. 29:2, 6-9.
Taken in war often consecrated to God. Jos. 6:19. 2 Sam. 8:11. 1 Kin. 15:15.
Taken in war purified by fire. Num. 31:22, 23.
Often given as presents. 1 Kin. 10:25. 2 Kin. 5:5, 23.
Tribute often paid in. 2 Chr. 17:11. Neh. 5:15.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the words of the Lord. Psa. 12:6.
Of the tongue of the just. Pro. 10:20.
Of good rulers. Isa. 1:22, 23.
Of the Medo-Persian kingdom. Dan. 2:32, 39.
Of saints purified by affliction. Psa. 66:10. Zec. 13:9.
(Labor of seeking for,) of diligence required for attaining knowledge. Pro. 2:4.
(Reprobate,) of the wicked. Jer. 6:30.
(Dross of,) of the wicked. Isa. 1:22. Eze. 22:18.

Wisdom to be esteemed more than. Job 28:15. Pro. 3:14. Pro. 8:10, 19. Pro. 16:16.

Simeon, The Tribe of.

Descended from Jacob's second son by Leah. Gen. 29:33.
Predictions respecting. Gen. 49:5-7.
PERSONS SELECTED FROM,

To number the people. Num. 1:6.
To spy out the land. Num. 13:5.
To divide the land. Num. 34:20.

Formed part of the second division of Israel in their journeys. Num. 10:18, 19.
Encamped under the standard of Reuben south of the tabernacle. Num. 2:12.
Strength of, on leaving Egypt. Num. 1:22, 23. Num. 2:13.
Offering of, at the dedication. Num. 7:36-41.
Families of. Num. 26:12, 13.
Strength of, on entering Canaan. Num. 26:14.
Plagued for following the idolatry, &c. of Midian, which accounts for their decrease. Num. 25:9, 14. Num. 26:14, with Num. 1:23.
On Mount Gerizim said amen to the blessings. Deu. 27:12.
Inheritance of, within Judah. Jos. 19:1-8.
Bounds of their inheritance with cities and villages. Jos. 19:2-8. 1 Chr. 4:28-33.
United with Judah in expelling the Canaanites from their inheritance. Jud. 1:3, 17.
Many of, at the coronation of David. 1 Chr. 12:25.
Officer appointed over, by David. 1 Chr. 27:16.
Part of, united with Judah under Asa. 2 Chr. 15:9.
Josiah purged their land of idols. 2 Chr. 34:6.
Part of, destroyed the remnant of the Amalekites, and dwelt in their land. 1 Chr. 4:39-43.

Simplicity.

Is opposed to fleshly wisdom. 2 Cor. 1:12.
Necessity for. Mat. 18:2, 3.
SHOULD BE EXHIBITED

In preaching the gospel. 1 The. 2:3-7.
In acts of benevolence. Rom. 12:8.
In all our conduct. 2 Cor. 1:12.
Concerning our own wisdom. 1 Cor. 3:18.
Concerning evil. Rom. 16:19.
Concerning malice. 1 Cor. 14:20.

Exhortation to. Rom. 16:19. 1 Pet. 2:2.
THEY WHO HAVE THE GRACE OF,

Are made wise by God. Mat. 11:25.
Are made wise by the word of God. Psa. 19:7. Psa/ 119:130.
Are preserved by God. Psa. 116:6.
Made circumspect by instruction. Pro. 1:4.
Profit by the correction of others. Pro. 19:25. Pro. 21:11.

Beware of being corrupted from that, which is in Christ. 2 Cor. 11:3.
Illustrated. Mat. 6:22.
Exemplified. David, Psa. 131:1, 2. Jeremiah, Jer. 1:6. Primitive Christians, Acts 2:46. Acts 4:32. Paul, 2 Cor. 1:12.

Sin.

Is the transgression of the law. 1 Jno. 3:4.
Is of the devil. 1 Jno. 3:8, with Jno. 8:44.
All unrighteousness is. 1 Jno. 5:17.
Omission of what we know to be good is. Jas. 4:17.
Whatever is not of faith is. Rom. 14:23.
The thought of foolishness is. Pro. 24:9.
All the imaginations of the unrenewed heart are. Gen. 6:5. Gen. 8:21.
DESCRIBED AS

Coming from the heart. Mat. 15:19.
The fruit of lust. Jas. 1:15.
The sting of death. 1 Cor. 15:56.
Rebellion against God. Deu. 9:7. Jos. 1:18.
Works of darkness. Eph. 5:11.
Dead works. Heb. 6:1. Heb. 9:14.
The abominable thing that God hates. Pro. 15:9. Jer. 44:4, 11.
Reproaching the Lord. Num. 15:30. Psa. 74:18.
Defiling. Pro. 30:12. Isa. 59:3.
Deceitful. Heb. 3:13.
Disgraceful. Pro. 14:34.
Often very great. Exo. 32:20. 1 Sam. 2:17.
Often mighty. Amos 5:12.
Often manifold. Amos 5:12.
Often presumptuous. Psa. 19:13.
Sometimes open and manifest. 1 Tim. 5:24.
Sometimes secret. Psa. 90:8. 1 Tim. 5:24.
Besetting. Heb. 12:1.
Like scarlet and crimson. Isa. 1:18.
Reaching unto heaven. Rev. 18:5.

Entered into the world by Adam. Gen. 3:6, 7, with Rom. 5:12.
All men are conceived and born in. Gen. 5:3. Job 15:14. Job 25:4. Psa. 51:5.
All men are shapen in. Psa. 51:5.
Scripture concludes all under. Gal. 3:22.
No man is without. 1 Kin. 8:46. Ecc. 7:20.
Christ alone was without. 2 Cor. 5:21. Heb. 4:15. Heb. 7:26. 1 Jno. 3:5.
GOD

Abominates. Deu. 25:16. Pro. 6:16-19.
Marks. Job 10:14.
Remembers. Rev. 18:5.
Is provoked to jealousy by. 1 Kin. 14:22.
Is provoked to anger by. 1 Kin. 16:2.
Alone can forgive. Exo. 34:7. Dan. 9:9. Mic. 7:18. Mar. 2:7.
Recompenses. Jer. 16:18. Rev. 18:6.
Punishes. Isa. 13:11. Amos 3:2.

THE LAW

Is transgressed by every. Jas. 2:10, 11, with 1 Jno. 3:4.
Gives knowledge of. Rom. 3:20. Rom. 7:7.
Shows exceeding sinfulness of. Rom. 7:13.
Made to restrain. 1 Tim. 1:9, 10.
By its strictness stirs up. Rom. 7:5, 8, 11.
Is the strength of. 1 Cor. 15:56.
Curses those guilty of. Gal. 3:10.

No man can cleanse himself from. Job 9:30, 31. Pro. 20:9. Jer. 2:22.
No man can atone for. Mic. 6:7.
God has opened a fountain for. Zec. 13:1.
Christ was manifested to take away. Jno. 1:29. 1 Jno. 3:5.
Christ's blood redeems from. Eph. 1:7.
Christ's blood cleanses from. 1 Jno. 1:7.
SAINTS

Made free from. Rom. 6:18.
Dead to. Rom. 6:2, 11. 1 Pet. 2:24.
Profess to have ceased from. 1 Pet. 4:1.
Cannot live in. 1 Jno. 3:9. 1 Jno. 5:18.
Resolve against. Job 34:32.
Ashamed of having committed. Rom. 6:21.
Abhor themselves on account of. Job 42:6. Eze. 20:43.
Have yet the remains of, in them. Rom. 7:17, 23, with Gal. 5:17.

The fear of God restrains. Exo. 20:20. Psa. 4:4. Pro. 16:6.
The word of God keeps from. Psa. 17:4. Psa. 119:11.
The Holy Ghost convinces of. Jno. 16:8, 9.
If we say that we have no, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 Jno. 1:8.
If we say that we have no, we make God a liar. 1 Jno. 1:10.
Confusion of face belongs to those guilty of. Dan. 9:7, 8.
SHOULD BE

Confessed. Job 33:27. Pro. 28:13.
Mourned over. Psa. 38:18. Jer. 3:21.
Hated. Psa. 97:10. Pro. 8:13. Amos 5:15.
Abhorred. Rom. 12:9.
Put away. Job 11:14.
Departed from. Psa. 34:14. 2 Tim. 2:19.
Avoided even in appearance. 1 The. 5:22.
Guarded against. Psa. 4:4. Psa. 39:1.
Striven against. Heb. 12:4.
Mortified. Rom. 8:13. Col. 3:5.
Wholly destroyed. Rom. 6:6.

Specially strive against besetting. Heb. 12:1.
Aggravated by neglecting advantages. Luke 12:47. Jno. 15:22.
Guilt of concerning. Job 31:33. Pro. 28:13.
WE SHOULD PRAY TO GOD

To search for, in our hearts. Psa. 139:23, 24.
To make us know our. Job 13:23.
To forgive our. Exo. 34:9. Luke 11:4.
To keep us from. Psa. 19:13.
To deliver us from. Mat. 6:13.
To cleanse us from. Psa. 51:2.

Prayer hindered by. Psa. 66:18. Isa. 59:2.
Blessings withheld on account of. Jer. 5:25.
THE WICKED

Servants to. Jno. 8:34. Rom. 6:16.
Dead in. Eph. 2:1.
Guilty of, in everything they do. Pro. 21:4. Eze. 21:24.
Plead necessity for. 1 Sam. 13:11, 12.
Excuse. Gen. 3:12, 13. 1 Sam. 15:13-15.
Encourage themselves in. Psa. 64:5.
Defy God in committing. Isa. 5:18, 19.
Boast of. Isa. 3:9.
Make a mock at. Pro. 14:9.
Expect impunity in. Psa. 10:11. Psa. 50:21. Psa. 94:7.
Cannot cease from. 2 Pet. 2:14.
Heap up. Psa. 78:17. Isa. 30:1.
Encouraged in, by prosperity. Job 21:7-15. Pro. 10:16.
Led by despair to continue in. Jer. 2:25. Jer. 18:12.
Try to conceal, from God. Gen. 3:8, 10, with Job 31:33.
Throw the blame of, on God. Gen. 3:12. Jer. 7:10.
Throw the blame of, on others. Gen. 3:12, 13. Exo. 32:22-24.
Tempt others to. Gen. 3:6. 1 Kin. 16:2. 1 Kin. 21:25. Pro. 1:10-14.
Delight in those who commit. Psa. 10:3. Hos. 7:3. Rom. 1:32.
Shall bear the shame of. Eze. 16:52.

Shall find out the wicked. Num. 32:23.
Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake. Eze. 33:9. Dan. 4:27.
LEADS TO

Shame. Rom. 6:21.
Disquiet. Psa. 38:3.
Disease. Job 20:11.

The ground was cursed on account of. Gen. 3:17, 18.
Toil and sorrow originated in. Gen. 3:16, 17, 19, with Job 14:1.
Excludes from heaven. 1 Cor. 6:9, 10. Gal. 5:19-21. Eph. 5:5. Rev. 21:27.
When finished brings forth death. Jas. 1:15.
Death, the wages of. Rom. 6:23.
Death, the punishment of. Gen. 2:17. Eze. 18:4.

Sincerity.

Christ was an example of. 1 Pet. 2:22.
Ministers should be examples of. Tit. 2:7.
Opposed to fleshly wisdom. 2 Cor. 1:12.
SHOULD CHARACTERIZE

Our love to God. 2 Cor. 8:8, 24.
Our love to Christ. Eph. 6:24.
Our service to God. Jos. 24:14. Jno. 4:23, 24.
Our faith. 1 Tim. 1:5.
Our love to one another. Rom. 12:9. 1 Pet. 1:22. 1 Jno. 3:18.
Our whole conduct. 2 Cor. 1:12.
The preaching of the gospel. 2 Cor. 2:17. 1 The. 2:3-5.

A characteristic of the doctrines of the gospel. 1 Pet. 2:2.
The gospel sometimes preached without. Phi. 1:16.
The wicked devoid of. Psa. 5:9. Psa. 55:21.
Exhortations to. Psa. 34:13. 1 Cor. 5:8. 1 Pet. 2:1.
Pray for, on behalf of others. Phi. 1:10.
Blessedness of. Psa. 32:2.
Exemplified. Men of Zebulun, 1 Chr. 12:33. Hezekiah, Isa. 38:3. Nathanael, Jno. 1:47. Paul, 2 Cor. 1:12. Timothy, 2 Tim. 1:5. Lois and Eunice, 2 Tim. 1:5. The Redeemed, Rev. 14:5.

Sin-offering.

Probable origin of. Gen. 4:4, 7.
WAS OFFERED

For sins of ignorance. Lev. 4:2, 13, 22, 27.
At the consecration of priests. Exo. 29:10, 14. Lev. 8:14.
At the consecration of Levites. Num. 8:8.
At the expiration of a Nazarite's vow. Num. 6:14.
On the day of atonement. Lev. 16:3, 9.

Was a most holy sacrifice. Lev. 6:25, 29.
CONSISTED OF

A young bullock for priests. Lev. 4:3. Lev. 9:2, 8. Lev. 16:3, 6.
A young bullock or he-goat for the congregation. Lev. 4:14. Lev. 16:9. 2 Chr. 29:23.
A male kid for a ruler. Lev. 4:23.
A female kid or female lamb for a private person. Lev. 4:28, 32.

Sins of the offerer transferred to, by imposition of hands. Lev. 4:4, 15, 24, 29. 2 Chr. 29:23.
Was killed in the same place as the burnt-offering. Lev. 4:24. Lev. 6:25.
THE BLOOD OF,

For a priest or for the congregation, brought by the priest into the tabernacle. Lev. 4:5, 16.
For a priest or for the congregation, sprinkled seven times before the Lord, outside the vail, by the priest with his finger. Lev. 4:6, 17.
For a priest or for the congregation, put upon the horns of the altar of incense. Lev. 4:7, 18.
For a ruler or for a private person put upon the horns of the altar of burnt-offering by the priest with his finger. Lev. 4:25, 30.
In every case poured at the foot of the altar of burnt-offering. Lev. 4:7, 18, 25, 30. Lev. 9:9.

Fat of the inside, kidneys, &c. burned on the altar of burnt-offering. Lev. 4:8-10, 19, 26, 31. Lev. 9:10.
When for a priest or the congregation, the skin, carcass, &c. burned without the camp. Lev. 4:11, 12, 21. 6:30. 9:11.
Was eaten by the priests in a holy place, when its blood had not been brought into the tabernacle. Lev. 6:26, 29, with 30 v.
Aaron, &c. rebuked for burning and not eating that of the congregation, its blood not having been brought into the tabernacle. Lev. 10:16-18, with Lev. 9:9, 15.
Whatever touched the flesh of, was rendered holy. Lev. 6:27.
Garments sprinkled with the blood of, to be washed. Lev. 6:27.
Laws respecting the vessels used for boiling the flesh of. Lev. 6:28.
Was typical of Christ's sacrifice. 2 Cor. 5:21. Heb. 13:11-13.

Sins, National.

Pervade all ranks. Isa. 1:5. Jer. 5:1-5. Jer. 6:13.
Often caused and encouraged by rulers. 1 Kin. 12:26-33. 1 Kin. 14:16. 2 Chr. 21:11-13. Pro. 29:12.
Often caused by prosperity. Deu. 32:15. Neh. 9:28. Jer. 48:11. Eze. 16:49. Eze. 28:5.
DEFILE

The land. Lev. 18:25. Num. 35:33, 34. Psa. 106:38. Isa. 24:5. Mic. 2:10.
The people. Lev. 18:24. Eze. 14:11.
National worship. Isa. 1:10-15. Amos 5:21, 22. Hag. 2:14.

Aggravated by privileges. Isa. 5:4-7. Eze. 20:11-13. Amos 2:4. Amos 3:1, 2. Mat. 11:21-24.
Lead the heathen to blaspheme. Eze. 36:20, 23. Rom. 2:24.
Are a reproach to a people. Pro. 14:34.
SHOULD BE

Repented of. Jer. 18:8. Jon. 3:5.
Mourned over. Joel 2:12.
Confessed. Lev. 26:40. Deu. 30:2. Jud. 10:10. 1 Kin. 8:47, 48.
Turned from. Isa. 1:16. Hos. 14:1, 2. Jon. 3:10.

Saints especially mourn over. Psa. 119:136. Eze. 9:4.
MINISTERS SHOULD

Mourn over. Eze. 10:6. Jer. 13:17. Eze. 6:11. Joel 2:17.
Testify against. Isa. 30:8, 9. Isa. 58:1. Eze. 2:3-5. Eze. 22:2. Jon. 1:2.
Try to turn the people from. Jer. 23:22.
Pray for forgiveness of. Exo. 32:31, 32. Joel 2:17.

National prayer rejected on account of. Isa. 1:15. Isa. 59:2.
National worship rejected on account of. Isa. 1:10-14. Jer. 6:19, 20. Jer. 7:9-14.
Cause the withdrawal of privileges. Lam. 2:9. Amos 8:11. Mat. 23:37-39.
Bring down national judgments. Mat. 23:35, 36. Mat. 27:25.
Denunciations against. Isa. 1:24. Isa. 30:1. Jer. 5:9. Jer. 6:27-30.
Punishment for. Isa. 3:8. Jer. 12:17. Jer. 25:12. Eze. 28:7-10.
Punishment for, averted on repentance. Jud. 10:15, 16. 2 Chr. 12:6, 7. Psa. 106:43-46. Jon. 3:10.
Exemplified. Sodom and Gomorrah, Gen. 18:20. 2 Pet. 2:6. Children of Israel, Exo. 16:8. Exo. 32:31. Nations of Canaan, Deu. 9:4. Kingdom of Israel, 2 Kin. 17:8-12. Hos. 4:1, 2. Kingdom of Judah, 2 Kin. 17:19. Isa. 1:2-7. Moab, Jer. 48:29, 30. Babylon, Jer. 51:6, 13, 52. Tyre, Eze. 28:2. Nineveh, Nah. 3:1.

Slander.

An abomination unto God. Pro. 6:16, 19.
Forbidden. Exo. 23:1. Eph. 4:31. Jas. 4:11.
INCLUDES

Whispering. Rom. 1:29. 2 Cor. 12:20.
Backbiting. Rom. 1:30. 2 Cor. 12:20.
Evil surmising. 1 Tim. 6:4.
Tale-bearing. Lev. 19:16.
Babbling. Ecc. 10:11.
Tattling. 1 Tim. 5:13.
Evil speaking. Psa. 41:5. Psa. 109:20.
Defaming. Jer. 20:10. 1 Cor. 4:13.
Bearing false witness. Exo. 20:16. Deu. 5:20. Luke 3:14.
Judging uncharitably. Jas. 4:11, 12.
Raising false reports. Exo. 23:1.
Repeating matters. Pro. 17:9.

Is a deceitful work. Psa. 52:2.
Comes from the evil heart. Mat. 15:19. Luke 6:45.
Often arises from hatred. Psa. 41:7. Psa. 109:3.
Idleness leads to. 1 Tim. 5:13.
The wicked addicted to. Psa. 50:20. Jer. 6:28. Jer. 9:4.
Hypocrites addicted to. Pro. 11:9.
A characteristic of the devil. Rev. 12:10.
The wicked love. Psa. 52:4.
They who indulge in, are fools. Pro. 10:18.
They who indulge in, not to be trusted. Jer. 9:4.
Women warned against. Tit. 2:3.
Minister's wives should avoid. 1 Tim. 3:11.
Christ was exposed to. Psa. 35:11. Mat. 26:60.
Rulers exposed to. 2 Pet. 2:10. Jude 8.
Ministers exposed to. Rom. 3:8. 2 Cor. 6:8.
The nearest relations exposed to. Psa. 50:20.
Saints exposed to. Psa. 38:12. Psa. 109:2. 1 Pet. 4:4.
SAINTS

Should keep their tongue from. Psa. 34:13, with 1 Pet. 3:10.
Should lay aside. Eph. 4:31. 1 Pet. 2:1.
Should be warned against. Tit. 3:1, 2.
Should give no occasion for. 1 Pet. 2:12. 1 Pet. 3:16.
Should return good for. 1 Cor. 4:13.
Blessed in enduring. Mat. 5:11.
Characterized as avoiding. Psa. 15:1, 3.

Should not be listened to. 1 Sam. 24:9.
Should be discountenanced with anger. Pro. 25:23.
EFFECTS OF;

Separating friends. Pro. 16:28. Pro. 17:9.
Deadly wounds. Pro. 18:8. Pro. 26:22.
Strife. Pro. 26:20.
Discord among brethren. Pro. 6:19.
Murder. Psa. 31:13. Eze. 22:9.

The tongue of, is a scourge. Job 5:21.
Is venomous. Psa. 140:3. Ecc. 10:11.
Is destructive. Pro. 11:9.
End of, is mischievous madness. Ecc. 10:13.
Men shall give account for. Mat. 12:36. Jas. 1:26.
Punishment for. Deu. 19:16-21. Psa. 101:5.
Illustrated. Pro. 12:18. Pro. 25:18.
Exemplified. Laban's Sons, Gen. 31:1. Doeg, 1 Sam. 22:9-11. Princes of Ammon, 2 Sam. 10:3. Ziba, 2 Sam. 16:3. Children of Belial, 1 Kin. 21:13. Enemies of the Jews, Ezr. 4:7-16. Gashmu, Neh. 6:6. Haman, Est. 3:8. David's enemies, Psa. 31:13. Jeremiah's enemies, Jer. 38:4. Jews, Mat. 11:18, 19. Witnesses against Christ, Mat. 26:59-61. Priests, Mar. 15:3. Enemies of Stephen, Acts 6:11. Enemies of Paul, &c. Acts 17:7. Tertullus, Acts 24:2, 5.

Sobriety.

Commanded. 1 Pet. 1:13. 1 Pet. 5:8.
The gospel designed to teach. Tit. 2:11, 12.
With watchfulness. 1 The. 5:6.
With prayer. 1 Pet. 4:7.
REQUIRED IN

Ministers. 1 Tim. 3:2, 3. Tit. 1:8.
Wives of ministers. 1 Tim. 3:11.
Aged men. Tit. 2:2.
Young men. Tit. 2:6.
Young women. Tit. 2:4.
All saints. 1 The. 5:6, 8.

Women should exhibit, in dress. 1 Tim. 2:9.
We should estimate our character and talents with. Rom. 12:3.
We should live in. Tit. 2:12.
Motives to. 1 Pet. 4:7. 1 Pet. 5:8.

Spear, The.

An offensive weapon. 2 Sam. 23:8, 18.
First mention of, in Scripture. Jos. 8:18.
PARTS OF MENTIONED;

The staff of wood. 1 Sam. 17:7.
The head of iron or brass. 1 Sam. 17:7, with 2 Sam. 21:16.

Probably pointed at both ends. 2 Sam. 2:23.
Called the glittering spear. Job 39:23. Hab. 3:11.
DIFFERENT KINDS OF;

Those who used, called spearmen. Psa. 68:30. Acts 23:23.
Frequently used by horse soldiers. Nah. 3:3.
Furbished before war. Jer. 46:4.
Pruning-hooks made into, before war. Joel 3:10.
Made into pruning-hooks in peace. Isa. 2:4. Mic. 4:3.
THE ISRAELITES

Acquainted with the making of. 1 Sam. 13:19.
Frequently used. Neh. 4:13, 16.
Ill provided with, in the times of Deborah and Saul. Jud. 5:8. 1 Sam. 13:22.

Provided by the kings of Israel in great abundance. 2 Chr. 11:12. 2 Chr. 32:5.
Frequently thrown from the hand. 1 Sam. 18:11. 1 Sam. 19:10.
Often retained in the hand of the person using. Num. 25:7. 2 Sam. 2:23.
Stuck in the ground beside the bolster during sleep. 1 Sam. 26:7-11.
Illustrative of the bitterness of the wicked. Psa. 57:4.

Stars, The.

Infinite in number. Gen. 15:5. Jer. 33:2.
GOD

Created. Gen. 1:16. Psa. 8:3. Psa. 148:5.
Set, in the firmament of heaven. Gen. 1:17.
Appointed to give light by night. Gen. 1:16, with 14 v. Psa. 136:9. Jer. 31:35.
Numbers and names. Psa. 147:4.
Established, for ever. Psa. 148:3, 6. Jer. 31:36.
Obscures. Job 9:7.

Revolve in fixed orbits. Jud. 5:20.
Shine in the firmament of heaven. Dan. 12:3.
Appear of different magnitudes. 1 Cor. 15:41.
Appear after sunset. Neh. 4:21, with Job 3:9.
CALLED

The host of heaven. Deu. 17:3. Jer. 33:22.
Stars of light. Psa. 148:3.
Stars of heaven. Isa. 13:10.

When grouped together called constellations. 2 Kin. 23:5. (marg.) Isa. 13:10.
Exhibit the greatness of God's power. Psa. 8:3, with Isa. 40:26.
Made to praise God. Psa. 148:3.
Impure in the sight of God. Job 25:5.
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE;

One of extraordinary brightness (a meteor) appeared at Christ's birth. Mat. 2:2, 9.
Idolaters worshipped. Jer. 8:2. Jer. 19:13.
The Israelites forbidden to worship. Deu. 4:19. Deu. 17:2-4.
Punishment for worshipping. Deu. 17:5-7.
False gods frequently worshipped under the representation of. Amos 5:26. Acts 7:43.
Astrology and star-gazing practised by the Babylonians, &c. Isa. 47:13.
Use of, in navigation, alluded to. Acts 27:20.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of Christ. Num. 24:17.
Of angels. Job 38:7.
Of ministers. Rev. 1:16, 20. Rev. 2:1.
Of princes and subordinate governors. Dan. 8:10. Rev. 8:12.
(Bright and morning star,) of Christ. Rev. 22:16.
(Morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints. Rev. 2:28.
(Shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers. Dan. 12:3.
(Withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments. Isa. 13:10. Eze. 32:7. Joel 2:10. Joel 3:15.
(Setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security. Oba. 4 v.
(Wandering,) of false teachers. Jude 13 v.

Steadfastness.

Exhibited by God in all His purposes and ways. Num. 23:19. Dan. 6:26. Jas. 1:17.
Commanded. Phi. 4:1. 2 The. 2:15. Jas. 1:6-8.
Godliness necessary to. Job 11:13-15.
SECURED BY

The power of God. Psa. 55:22. Psa. 62:2. 1 Pet. 1:5. Jude 24.
The presence of God. Psa. 16:8.
Trust in God. Psa. 26:1.
The intercession of Christ. Luke 22:31, 32.

A characteristic of saints. Job 17:9. Jno. 8:31.
SHOULD BE MANIFESTED

In cleaving to God. Deu. 10:20. Acts 11:23.
In the work of the Lord. 1 Cor. 15:58.
In continuing in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship. Acts 2:42.
In holding fast our profession. Heb. 4:14. Heb. 10:23.
In holding fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope. Heb. 3:6, 14.
In keeping the faith. Col. 2:5. 1 Pet. 5:9.
In standing fast in the faith. 1 Cor. 16:13.
In holding fast what is good. 1 The. 5:21.
In maintaining Christian liberty. Gal. 5:1.
In striving for the faith of the gospel. Phi. 1:27, with Jude 3.
Even under affliction. Psa. 44:17-19. Rom. 8:35-37. 1 The. 3:3.

Saints pray for. Psa. 17:5.
Saints praise God for. Psa. 116:8.
MINISTERS

Exhorted to. 2 Tim. 1:13, 14. Tit. 1:9.
Should exhort to. Acts 13:43. Acts 14:22.
Should pray for, in their people. 1 The. 3:13. 2 The. 2:17.
Encouraged by, in their people. 1 The. 3:8.
Rejoiced by, in their people. Col. 2:5.

The wicked devoid of. Psa. 78:8, 37.
Principle of--Illustrated. Mat. 7:24, 25. Jno. 15:4. Col. 2:7.
Want of--Illustrated. Luke 8:6, 13. Jno. 15:6. 2 Pet. 2:17. Jude 12.
Exemplified. Caleb, Num. 14:24. Joshua, Jos. 24:15. Josiah, 2 Kin. 22:2. Job, Job 2:3. David, Psa. 18:21, 22. Shadrach, &c. Dan. 3:18. Daniel, Dan. 6:10. Primitive Christians, Acts 2:42. Corinthians, 1 Cor. 15:1. Colossians, Col. 2:5. Those who overcame Satan, Rev. 12:11.

Strangers in Israel.

All foreigners sojourning in Israel were counted as. Exo. 12:49.
Under the care and protection of God. Deu. 10:18. Psa. 146:9.
Very numerous in Solomon's reign. 2 Chr. 2:17.
CHIEFLY CONSISTED OF

The remnant of the mixed multitude who came out of Egypt. Exo. 12:38.
The remnant of the nations of the land. 1 Kin. 9:20. 2 Chr. 8:7.
Captives taken in war. Deu. 21:10.
Foreign servants. Lev. 25:44, 45.
Persons who sought employment among the Jews. 1 Kin. 7:13. 1 Kin. 9:27.
Persons who came into Israel for the sake of religious privileges. 1 Kin. 8:41.

LAWS RESPECTING;

Not to practice idolatrous rites. Lev. 20:2.
Not to blaspheme God. Lev. 24:16.
Not to eat blood. Lev. 17:10-12.
Not to eat the passover while uncircumcised. Exo. 12:43, 44.
Not to work on the Sabbath. Exo. 20:10. Exo. 23:12. Deu. 5:14.
Not to be vexed or oppressed. Exo. 22:21. Exo. 23:9. Lev. 19:33.
Not to be chosen as kings in Israel. Deu. 17:15.
To be loved. Lev. 19:34. Deu. 10:19.
To be relieved in distress. Lev. 25:35.
Subject to the civil law. Lev. 24:22.
To have justice done to them in all disputes. Deu. 1:16. Deu. 24:17.
To enjoy the benefit of the cities of refuge. Num. 35:15.
To have the gleaning of the harvest. Lev. 19:10. Lev. 23:22. Deu. 24:19-22.
To participate in the rejoicings of the people. Deu. 14:29. Deu. 16:11, 14. Deu. 26:11.
To have the law read to them. Deu. 31:12. Jos. 8:32-35.
The Jews might purchase and have them as slaves. Lev. 25:44, 45.
The Jews might take usury from. Deu. 23:20.
Might purchase Hebrew servants subject to release. Lev. 25:47, 48.
Might offer their burnt-offerings on the altar of God. Lev. 17:8. Lev. 22:18. Num. 15:14.
Allowed to eat what died of itself. Deu. 14:21.

Motives urged on the Jews for being kind to. Exo. 22:21. Exo. 23:9.
Admitted to worship in the outer court of the temple. 1 Kin. 8:41-43, with Rev. 11:2. See Eph. 2:14.
Were frequently employed in public works. 1 Chr. 22:2. 2 Chr. 2:18.
The Jews condemned for oppressing. Psa. 94:6. Eze. 22:7, 29.

Strife.

Christ, an example of avoiding. Isa. 42:2, with Mat. 12:15-19. Luke 9:52-56. 1 Pet. 2:23.
Forbidden. Pro. 3:30. Pro. 25:8.
A work of the flesh. Gal. 5:20.
An evidence of a carnal spirit. 1 Cor. 3:3.
Existed in primitive church. 1 Cor. 1:11.
EXCITED BY

Hatred. Pro. 10:12.
Pride. Pro. 13:10. Pro. 28:25.
Wrath. Pro. 15:18. Pro. 30:33.
Frowardness. Pro. 16:28.
A contentious disposition. Pro. 26:21.
Tale-bearing. Pro. 26:20.
Drunkenness. Pro. 23:29, 30.
Lusts. Jas. 4:1.
Curious questions. 1 Tim. 6:4. 2 Tim. 2:23.
Scorning. Pro. 22:10.

Difficulty of stopping, a reason for avoiding it. Pro. 17:14.
Shameful in saints. 2 Cor. 12:20. Jas. 3:14.
SAINTS SHOULD

Avoid. Gen. 13:8. Eph. 4:3.
Avoid questions that lead to. 2 Tim. 2:14.
Not walk in. Rom. 13:13.
Not act from. Phi. 2:3.
Do all things without. Phi. 2:14.
Submit to wrong rather than engage in. Pro. 20:22. Mat. 5:39, 40. 1 Cor. 6:7.
Seek God's protection from. Psa. 35:1. Jer. 18:19.
Praise God for protection from. 2 Sam. 22:44. Psa. 18:43.

Saints kept from tongues of. Psa. 31:20.
MINISTERS SHOULD

Avoid. 1 Tim. 3:3. 2 Tim. 2:24.
Avoid questions that lead to. 2 Tim. 2:23. Tit. 3:9.
Not preach through. Phi. 1:15, 16.
Warn against. 1 Cor. 1:10. 2 Tim. 2:14.
Reprove. 1 Cor. 1:11, 12. 1 Cor. 3:3. 1 Cor. 11:17, 18.

Appeased by slowness to anger. Pro. 15:18.
It is honorable to cease from. Pro. 20:3.
Hypocrites make religion a pretence for. Isa. 58:4.
Fools engage in. Pro. 18:6.
Evidences a love of transgression. Pro. 17:19.
LEADS TO

Blasphemy. Lev. 24:10, 11.
Injustice. Hab. 1:3, 4.
Confusion and every evil work. Jas. 3:16.
Violence. Exo. 21:18, 22.
Mutual destruction. Gal. 5:15.

Temporal blessing embittered by. Pro. 17:1.
Excludes from heaven. Gal. 5:20, 21.
Promoters of, should be expelled. Pro. 22:10.
Punishment for. Psa. 55:9.
Strength and violence of--Illustrated. Pro. 17:14. Pro. 18:19.
Danger of joining in--Illustrated. Pro. 26:17.
Exemplified. Herdmen of Abram and of Lot, Gen. 13:7. Herdmen of Gerar and of Isaac, Gen. 26:20. Laban and Jacob, Gen. 31:36. Two Hebrews, Exo. 2:13. Israelites, Deu. 1:12. Judah and Israel, 2 Sam. 19:41-43. Disciples, Luke 22:24. Judaizing Teachers, Acts 15:2. Paul and Barnabas, Acts 15:39. Pharisees and Sadducees, Acts 23:7. Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1:11. 1 Cor. 6:6.

Summer.

Made by God. Psa. 74:17.
Yearly return of, secured by covenant. Gen. 8:22.
CHARACTERIZED BY

Excessive heat. Jer. 17:8.
Excessive drought. Psa. 32:4.

Approach of, indicated by shooting out of leaves on trees. Mat. 24:32.
Many kinds of fruit were ripe and used during. 2 Sam. 16:1. Jer. 40:10. Jer. 48:32.
The ancients had houses or apartments suited to. Jud. 3:20, 24. Amos 3:15.
The ant provided her winter food during. Pro. 6:8. Pro. 30:25.
The wise are diligent during. Pro. 10:5.
Illustrative of seasons of grace. Jer. 8:20.

Sun, The.

Called the greater light. Gen. 1:16.
GOD

Created. Gen. 1:14, 16. Psa. 74:16.
Placed in the firmament. Gen. 1:17.
Appointed to rule the day. Gen. 1:16. Psa. 136:8. Jer. 31:35.
Appointed to divide seasons, &c. Gen. 1:14.
Exercises sovereign power over. Job 9:7.
Causes, to rise both on evil and good. Mat. 5:45.
Causes to know its time of setting. Psa. 104:19.

Made to praise and glorify God. Psa. 148:3.
The power and brilliancy of its rising alluded to. Jud. 5:31. 2 Sam. 23:4.
Clearness of its light alluded to. So. of Sol. 6:10.
Compared to a bridegroom coming forth from his chamber. Psa. 19:5.
Compared to a strong man rejoicing to run a race. Psa. 19:5.
Diffuses light and heat to all the earth. Psa. 19:6.
THE RAYS OF

Pleasant to man. Job 30:28. Ecc. 11:7.
Produce and ripen fruits. Deu. 33:14.
Soften and melt some substances. Exo. 16:21.
Wither and burn up the herbs of the field. Mar. 4:6. Jas. 1:11.
Change the color of the skin. So. of Sol. 1:6.
Frequently destructive to human life. 2 Kin. 4:18-20. Psa. 121:6. Isa. 49:10.

Indicates the hours of the day by the shadow on the dial. 2 Kin. 20:9.
THE JEWS

Commenced their day with the rising of. Gen. 19:23, 24, with 27, 28 vs. Jud. 9:33.
Commenced their evening with the setting of. Gen. 28:11. Deu. 24:13. Mar. 1:32.
Expressed the east by rising of. Num. 21:11. Deu. 4:41, 47. Jos. 12:1.
Expressed the west by setting of. Jas. 1:4.
Expressed the whole earth by, from rising of, to setting of. Psa. 50:1. Psa. 113:3. Isa. 45:6.
Forbidden to worship. Deu. 4:19. Deu. 17:3.
Made images of. 2 Chr. 14:5. (marg.) 2 Chr. 34:4. (marg.)
Consecrated chariots and horses, as symbols of. 2 Kin. 23:11.
Worshipped. 2 Kin. 23:5. Jer. 8:2.

Worshippers of, turned their faces towards the east. Eze. 8:16.
MIRACLES CONNECTED WITH;

Standing still for a whole day in the valley of Ajalon. Jos. 10:12, 13.
Shadow put back on the dial. 2 Kin. 20:11.
Darkened at the crucifixion. Luke 23:44, 45.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of God's favor. Psa. 84:11.
Of Christ's coming. Mal. 4:2.
Of the glory of Christ. Mat. 17:2. Rev. 1:16. Rev. 10:1.
Of supreme rulers. Gen. 37:9. Isa. 13:10.
(Its clearness,) of the purity of the church. So. of Sol. 6:10.
(Its brightness,) of the future glory of saints. Dan. 12:3, with Mat. 13:43.
(Its power,) of the triumph of saints. Jud. 5:31.
(Darkened,) of severe calamities. Eze. 32:7. Joel 2:10, 31, with Mat. 24:29. Rev. 9:2.
(Going down at noon,) of premature destruction. Jer. 15:9. Amos 8:9.
(No more going down,) of perpetual blessedness. Isa. 60:20.
(Before or in sight of,) of public ignominy. 2 Sam. 12:11, 12. Jer. 8:2.

Swearing Falsely.

Forbidden. Lev. 19:12. Num. 30:2. Mat. 5:33.
Hateful to God. Zec. 8:17.
We should not love. Zec. 8:17.
Fraud often leads to. Lev. 6:2, 3.
Saints abstain from. Jos. 9:20. Psa. 15:4.
Blessedness of abstaining from. Psa. 24:4, 5.
THE WICKED

Addicted to. Jer. 5:2. Hos. 10:4.
Plead excuses for. Jer. 7:9, 10.
Shall be judged on account of. Mal. 3:5.
Shall be cut off for. Zec. 5:3.
Shall have a curse upon their houses for. Zec. 5:4.

False witnesses guilty of. Deu. 19:16, 18.
Exemplified. Saul, 1 Sam. 19:6, 10. Shimei, 1 Kin. 2:41-43. Jews, Eze. 16:59. Zedekiah, Eze. 17:13-19. Peter, Mat. 26:72, 74.

Swearing, Profane.

Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden. Exo. 20:7. Mat. 5:34-36. Mat. 23:21, 22. Jas. 5:12.
THE WICKED

Addicted to. Psa. 10:7. Rom. 3:14.
Love. Psa. 109:17.
Clothe themselves with. Psa. 109:18.

Guilt of. Exo. 20:7. Deu. 5:11.
Woe denounced against. Mat. 23:16.
Nations visited for. Jer. 23:10. Hos. 4:1-3.
Punishment for. Lev. 24:16, 23. Psa. 59:12. Psa. 109:17, 18.
Exemplified. Son of Israelitish woman, Lev. 24:11. Gehazi, 2 Kin. 5:20. Peter, Mat. 26:74.

Swine.

When wild inhabited the woods. Psa. 80:13.
Unclean and not to be eaten. Lev. 11:7, 8.
DESCRIBED AS

Fierce and ungenerous. Mat. 7:6.
Filthy in its habits. 2 Pet. 2:22.
Destructive to agriculture. Psa. 80:13.

Fed upon husks. Luke 15:16.
Sacrificing of, and abomination. Isa. 66:3.
Kept in large herds. Mat. 8:30.
Herding of, considered as the greatest degradation to a Jew. Luke 15:15.
The Gergesenes punished for having. Mat. 8:31, 32. Mar. 5:11, 14.
The ungodly Jews condemned for eating. Isa. 65:4. Isa. 66:17.
ILLUSTRATIVE OF

The wicked. Mat. 7:6.
Hypocrites. 2 Pet. 2:22.

Sword, The.

Probable origin. Gen. 3:24.
Was pointed. Eze. 21:15.
Frequently had two edges. Psa. 149:6.
DESCRIBED AS

Sharp. Psa. 57:4.
Bright. Nah. 3:3.
Glittering. Deu. 32:41. Job 20:25.
Oppressive. Jer. 46:16.
Hurtful. Psa. 144:10.

Carried in a sheath or scabbard. 1 Chr. 21:27. Jer. 47:6. Eze. 21:3-5.
Suspended from the girdle. 1 Sam. 17:39. 2 Sam. 20:8. Neh. 4:18. Psa. 45:3.
WAS USED

By the patriarchs. Gen. 34:25. Gen. 48:22.
By the Jews. Jud. 20:2. 2 Sam. 24:9.
By heathen nations. Jud. 7:22. 1 Sam. 15:33.
For self-defence. Luke 22:36.
For destruction of enemies. Num. 21:24. Jos. 6:21.
For punishing criminals. 1 Sam. 15:33. Acts 12:2.
Sometimes for self-destruction. 1 Sam. 31:4, 5. Acts 16:27.

Hebrews early acquainted with making of. 1 Sam. 13:19.
In time of war, plowshares made into. Joel 3:10.
In time of peace made into plowshares. Isa. 2:4. Mic. 4:3.
Sharpened and furbished before going to war. Psa. 7:12. Eze. 21:9.
Was brandished over the head. Eze. 32:10.
Was thrust through enemies. Eze. 16:40.
Often threatened as a punishment. Lev. 26:25, 33. Deu. 32:25.
Often sent as a punishment. Ezr. 9:7. Psa. 78:62.
Was one of God's four sore judgments. Eze. 14:21.
Those slain by, communicated ceremonial uncleanness. Num. 19:16.
ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the word of God. Eph. 6:17, with Heb. 4:12.
Of the word of Christ. Isa. 49:2, with Rev. 1:16.
Of the justice of God. Deu. 32:41. Zec. 13:7.
Of the protection of God. Deu. 33:29.
Of war and contention. Mat. 10:34.
Of severe and heavy calamities. Eze. 5:2, 17. Eze. 14:17. Eze. 21:9.
Of deep mental affliction. Luke 2:35.
Of the wicked. Psa. 17:13.
Of the tongue of the wicked. Psa. 57:4. Psa. 64:3. Pro. 12:18.
Of persecuting spirit of the wicked. Psa. 37:14.
Of the end of the wicked. Pro. 5:4.
Of false witnesses. Pro. 25:18.
Of judicial authority. Rom. 13:4.
(Drawing of,) of war and destruction. Lev. 26:33. Eze. 21:3-5.
(Putting, into its sheath,) of peace and friendship. Jer. 47:6.
(Living by,) of rapine. Gen. 27:40.
(Not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity. 2 Sam. 12:10.

Synagogues.

Places in which the Jews assembled for worship. Acts 13:5, 14.
Early notice of their existence. Psa. 74:8.
Probably originated in the schools of the prophets. 1 Sam. 19:18-24. 2 Kin. 4:23.
Revival of, after the captivity. Neh. 8:1-8.
SERVICE OF, CONSISTED OF

Prayer. Mat. 6:5.
Reading the word of God. Neh. 8:18. Neh. 9:3. Neh. 13:1. Acts 15:21.
Expounding the word of God. Neh. 8:8. Luke 4:21.
Praise and thanksgiving. Neh. 9:5.

Service in, on the Sabbath day. Luke 4:16. Acts 13:14.
GOVERNED BY

A president or chief ruler. Acts 18:8, 17.
Ordinary rulers. Mar. 5:22. Acts 13:15.

Provided with a chazan or minister, who had charge of the sacred books. Luke 4:17, 20.
Had seats fro the congregation. Acts 13:14.
Chief seats in, reserved for elders. Mat. 23:6.
The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of the congregation. Luke 4:16.
Strangers were invited to address the congregation in. Acts 13:15.
CHRIST OFTEN

Attended. Luke 4:16.
Preached and taught in. Mat. 4:23. Mar. 1:39. Luke 13:10.
Performed miracles in. Mat. 12:9, 10. Mar. 1:23. Luke 13:11.

The Apostles frequently taught and preached in. Acts 9:20. Acts 13:5. Acts 17:1, 17.
Often used as courts of justice. Acts 9:2. Jas. 2:2. (marg.)
OFFENDERS WERE OFTEN

Given up to, for trial. Luke 12:11. Luke 21:12.
Punished in. Mat. 10:17. Mat. 23:34. Acts 22:19.
Expelled from. Jno. 9:22, 34. Jno. 12:42. Jno. 16:2.

The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work. Luke 7:5.
Sometimes several, in the same city. Acts 6:9. Acts 9:2.
Each sect had its own. Acts 6:9.

Syria.

Originally included Mesopotamia. Gen. 25:20. Gen. 28:5. Deu. 26:5, with Acts 7:2.
More properly the country around Damascus. 2 Sam. 8:6.
Damascus the capital of. Isa. 7:8.
Abana and Pharpar rivers of. 2 Kin. 5:12.
Governed by kings. 1 Kin. 22:31. 2 Kin. 5:1.
INHABITANTS OF,

Called Syrians. 2 Sam. 10:11. 2 Kin. 5:20.
Called Syrians of Damascus. 2 Sam. 8:5.
An idolatrous people. Jud. 10:6. 2 Kin. 5:18.
A warlike people. 1 Kin. 20:23, 25.
A commercial people. Eze. 27:18.
Spoke the Syriac language. 2 Kin. 18:26. Ezr. 4:7. Dan. 2:4.

Israel followed the idolatry of. Jud. 10:6.
DAVID

Destroyed the army of, which assisted Hadadezer. 2 Sam. 8:5.
Garrisoned and made tributary. 2 Sam. 8:6.
Dedicated the spoils of. 2 Sam. 8:11, 12.
Obtained renown by his victory over. 2 Sam. 8:13.
Sent Joab against the armies of, hired by the Ammonites. 2 Sam. 10:6-14.
Destroyed a second army of. 2 Sam. 10:15-19.

Asa sought aid of, against Israel. 1 Kin. 15:18-20.
Elijah anointed Hazael king over, by divine direction. 1 Kin. 19:15.
Benhadad king of, besieged Samaria. 1 Kin. 20:1-12.
THE ISRAELITES

Under Ahab encouraged and assisted by God, overcame. 1 Kin. 20:13-20.
Forewarned of invasion by, at the return of the year. 1 Kin. 20:22-25.
Insignificant before. 1 Kin. 20:26, 27.
Encouraged and assisted by God overcame, a second time. 1 Kin. 20:28-30.
Craftily drawn into a league with. 1 Kin. 20:31-43.
At peace with, for three years. 1 Kin. 22:1.
Under Ahab sought to recover Ramoth-gilead from. 1 Kin. 22:3-29.
Defeated by, and Ahab slain. 1 Kin. 22:30-36.
Harassed by frequent incursions of. 2 Kin. 5:2. 2 Kin. 6:23.
Heard the secrets of, from Elisha. 2 Kin. 6:8-12.

God smote with blindness those sent against Elisha by the king of. 2 Kin. 6:14, 18-20.
Besieged Samaria again. 2 Kin. 6:24-29.
Army of, miraculously routed. 2 Kin. 7:5, 6.
Death of the king of, and the cruelty of his successor foretold by Elisha. 2 Kin. 8:7, 15.
Joram king of Israel in seeking to recover Ramoth-gilead from, severely wounded. 2 Kin. 8:28, 29. 2 Kin. 9:15.
Israel delivered into the hands of, for the sins of Jehoahaz. 2 Kin. 13:3, 7, 22.
A savior raised up for Israel against. 2 Kin. 13:5, 23-25.
Elisha predicted to Joash his three victories over. 2 Kin. 13:14-19.
Joined with Israel against Ahaz and besieged Jerusalem. 2 Kin. 16:5. Isa. 7:12.
Retook Elath and drove out the Jews. 2 Kin. 16:6.
Subdued and its inhabitants taken captive by Assyria. 2 Kin. 16:9.
PROPHECIES RESPECTING;

Destruction of Rezin king of. Isa. 7:8, 16.
Ceasing to be a kingdom. Isa. 17:1-3.
Terror and dismay in, occasioned by its invasion. Jer. 49:23, 24.
Destruction of its inhabitants. Jer. 49:26.
Spoliation of Damascus. Isa. 8:4.
Burning of Damascus. Jer. 49:27. Amos 1:4.
Its calamities, the punishments of its sins. Amos 1:3.
Its inhabitants to be captives. Amos 1:5.
Its history in connection with the Macedonia empire. Dan. 11:6-45.

Subdued and governed by the Romans. Luke 2:2.
Gospel preached and many churches founded in. Acts 15:23, 41.

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