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J. W. McGarvey Class Notes on Sacred History, Volume II (1894) |
FIRST SAMUEL.
PART FIRST: THE JUDGESHIP OF SAMUEL.
1 Sam. 1:1-12:25.
I. THE BIRTH AND CONSECRATION OF SAMUEL. 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11.
1. Elkanah and His Wives. 1 Sam. 1:1-8.
2. Hannah Prays and Makes a Vow. 1 Sam. 1:9-18.
3. The Child Born and Consecrated. 1 Sam. 1:19-28.
4. Hannah's Hymn of Praise. 1 Sam. 2:1-11.
II. WICKEDNESS OF ELI'S SONS. 1 Sam. 2:12-4:1.
1. Their Extortion. 1 Sam. 2:12-17.
2. Elkanah and Hannah Rewarded. 1 Sam. 2:18-21.
3. Eli Rebukes His Sons. 1 Sam. 2:22-26.
4. Eli Rebuked for the Sins of His Sons. 1 Sam. 2:27-36.
5. Eli Rebuked through Samuel. 1 Sam. 3:1-18.
6. Remarks about Samuel. 1 Sam. 3:19-4:1.
III. THE PHILISTINES DEFEAT ISRAEL AND CAPTURE THE ARK. 1 Sam. 4:1-7:1.
1. The Battles and the Defeat. 1 Sam. 4:1-11.
2. The Effect on Eli. 1 Sam. 4:12-18.
3. Effect on the Wife of Phinehas. 1 Sam. 4:19-22.
4. The Ark in the Temple of Dagon. 1 Sam. 5:1-7.
5. The Ark Plagues the Philistines. 1 Sam. 5:8-12.
6. The Ark Sent Back to Israel. 1 Sam. 6:1-16.
7. Organization of the Philistines and Another Movement of the
IV. THE PEOPLE REFORMED, AND THE PHILISTINES DRIVEN OUT. 1 Sam. 7:2-17.
1. The Reformation. 1 Sam. 7:2-4.
2. A Penitent Assembly at Mizpah. 1 Sam. 7:5, 6.
3. The Philistines Attack and Are Routed. 1 Sam. 7:7-14.
4. Samuel's Circuit as Judge. 1 Sam. 7:15-17.
V. A KING IS DEMANDED AND SAUL IS ANOINTED. 1 Sam. 8:1-10:16.
1. The Demand, and Its Cause. 1 Sam. 8:1-9.
2. The Evils of Monarchy Set Forth. 1 Sam. 8:10-22.
3. Saul Is Brought before Samuel. 1 Sam. 9:1-14.
4. Saul Is Honored before the Elders. 1 Sam. 9:15-24.
5. Saul Is Secretly Anointed. 1 Sam. 9:25-10:1.
6. Saul Is Assured by Signs. 1 Sam. 10:2-13.
7. The Secret Kept. 1 Sam. 10:14-16.
VI. THE KINGDOM FULLY ESTABLISHED. 1 Sam. 10:17-12:25.
1. Saul Is Publicly Chosen. 1 Sam. 10:17-27.
2. Jabeshgilead rescued by Saul. 1 Sam. 11:1-13.
3. The Kingdom Renewed. 1 Sam. 11:14, 15.
4. Samuel's Farewell Address. 1 Sam. 12:1-25.
PART SECOND: THE REIGN OF SAUL.
1 Sam. 13:1-31:13.
I. VICTORIES OVER THE PHILISTINES AND OTHER ENEMIES.
1 Sam. 13:1-14:52.
2. Saul Commits Sacrilege. 1 Sam. 13:8-14.
3. Saul at Geba, and the Country Ravaged by the Philistines.
4. A Bold Attack by Jonathan. 1 Sam. 14:1-15.
5. The Philistines Routed and Pursued. 1 Sam. 14:16-31.
6. The People Sin in Eating. 1 Sam. 14:32-35.
7. Jonathan in Danger, but Saved by the People. 1 Sam. 14:36-46.
8. Saul's Other Victories. 1 Sam. 14:47, 48.
9. Saul's Family. 1 Sam. 14:49-51.
10. Hostility of Philistines and Promotions by Saul. 1 Sam. 14:52.
II. THE SLAUGHTER OF THE AMALEKITES. 1 Sam. 15:1-35.
1. Saul's Commission. 1 Sam. 15:1-3.
2. How the Commission Was Executed. 1 Sam. 15:4-9.
3. Samuel Sent to Rebuke Saul. 1 Sam. 15:10-23.
4. Saul Repents. 1 Sam. 15:24-31.
5. Samuel Slays Agag and Departs. 1 Sam. 15:32-35.
III. DAVID IS ANOINTED AND BROUGHT TO SAUL. 1 Sam. 16:1-23.
1. Samuel Sent to Anoint a King. 1 Sam. 16:1-5.
2. David Selected and Anointed. 1 Sam. 16:6-13.
3. Saul's Evil Spirit and David's Harp. 1 Sam. 16:14-23.
IV. DAVID'S COMBAT WITH GOLIATH. 1 Sam. 17:1-18:5.
1. Positions of the Armies, and Goliath's Challenge.
1 Sam. 17:1-11.
2. Further Account of David and the Family. 1 Sam. 17:12-16.
3. David Is Sent into the Camp. 1 Sam. 17:17-22.
4. He Accepts Goliath's Challenge. 1 Sam. 17:23-27.
5. Goliath Slain and the Philistines Routed. 1 Sam. 17:38-54.
6. Saul Inquires as to the Father of David. 1 Sam. 17:55-58.
7. Jonathan's Love and David's Promotion. 1 Sam. 18:1-5.
V. SAUL'S JEALOUSY AND DAVID'S FLIGHT. 1 Sam. 18:6-20:42.
1. Beginning of the Jealousy. 1 Sam. 18:6-11.
2. David's First Promotion. 1 Sam. 18:12-16.
3. Saul Lays Plots for the Death of David. 1 Sam. 18:17-30.
4. Jonathan Intercedes for David. 1 Sam. 19:1-7.
5. Third Attempt to Kill David. 1 Sam. 19:8-17.
6. David Protected by Samuel. 1 Sam. 19:18-24.
7. David Appeals to Jonathan. 1 Sam. 20:1-11.
8. An Oath of Friendship and a Sign Agreed Upon. 1 Sam. 20:12-23.
9. The Scene at the Feast. 1 Sam. 20:24-34.
10. The Signs Given, and the Friends Part. 1 Sam. 20:35-42.
VI. DAVID OUTLAWED, AND HIS FRIENDS PERSECUTED. 1 Sam. 21:1-22:23.
1. David Obtains Bread and a Sword from the Priest. 1 Sam. 21:1-9.
2. He Seeks Refuge in Gath. 1 Sam. 21:10-15.
3. He Flees to Cave and Become Captain of a Band. 1 Sam. 22:1, 2.
4. He Provides for His Parents. 1 Sam. 22:3-5.
5. Doeg Betrays and Kills the Priests. 1 Sam. 22:6-23.
VII. SAUL'S ATTEMPTS TO CAPTURE DAVID. 1 Sam. 23:1-27:12.
1. David Rescues Keilah from the Philistines. 1 Sam. 23:1-5.
2. Saul's First Attempt. 1 Sam. 23:6-13.
3. Jonathan and David Renew Their Covenant. 1 Sam. 23:14-18.
4. The Ziphites Betray David, and Saul's Second Attempt.
1 Sam. 23:19-29.
5. Saul's Third Attempt. 1 Sam. 24:1-22.
6. The Death of Samuel. 1 Sam. 25:1.
7. David Is Insulted by Nabal. 1 Sam. 25:2-13.
8. Abigail Is Warned, and Intercedes. 1 Sam. 25:14-31.
9. The Results to All Parties. 1 Sam. 25:32-44.
10. Saul's Fourth Attempt. 1 Sam. 26:1-25.
11. David Goes Again to Achish. 1 Sam. 27:1-7.
12. A Raid upon Heathen Tribes. 1 Sam. 27:8-12.
VIII. SAUL'S LAST WAR. 1 Sam. 28:1-31:13.
1. The Philistines Invade the Land. 1 Sam. 28:1-4.
2. Saul Resorts to a Witch. 1 Sam. 28:5-25.
3. Previous March of the Philistines, and Rejection of David.
1 Sam. 29:1-11.
4. A Disaster at Ziklag. 1 Sam. 30:1-6.
5. Those Making the Raid Overtaken and Routed. 1 Sam. 30:7-29.
6. The Spoil Distributed. 1 Sam. 30:21-31.
7. The Battle, and the Death of Saul. 1 Sam. 31:1-7.
8. Disposal of the Bodies of Saul and His Sons. 1 Sam. 31:8-13.
SECOND SAMUEL.
PART FIRST: DAVID BECOMES KING OF ISRAEL.
2 Sam. 1:1-5:5.
I. DAVID MOURNS FOR SAUL AND JONATHAN. 2 Sam. 1:1-27.
1. He Receives News from the Battle. 2 Sam. 1:1-12.
2. The Bearer of News Slain. 2 Sam. 1:13-16.
3. A Hymn of Lamentation. 2 Sam. 1:17-27.
II. DAVID MADE KING OF JUDAH, AND CIVIL WAR BEGUN. 2 Sam. 2:1-32.
1. David Anointed at Hebron. 2 Sam. 2:1-4.
2. He Compliments Jabeshgilead. 2 Sam. 2:4-7.
3. Abner Proclaims Ishbosheth King. 2 Sam. 2:8-11.
4. The Battle of Gibeon. 2 Sam. 2:12-17.
5. The Death of Asahel. 2 Sam. 2:18-23.
6. The Pursuit Ended and Asahel Buried. 2 Sam. 2:24-32.
III. THE DEFECTION AND DEATH OF ABNER. 2 Sam. 3:1-5:5.
1. Continuance of the War, and Family of David. 2 Sam. 3:1-5.
2. Abner Quarrels with Ishbosheth. 2 Sam. 3:6-11.
3. He Negotiates with David. 2 Sam. 3:12-16.
4. Abner Counsels with the Elders, and Visits David.
2 Sam. 3:17-21.
5. Abner Is Assassinated by Joab. 2 Sam. 3:22-30.
6. Mourning for Abner. 2 Sam. 3:31-39.
7. An Account of Baanah, Rechab and Mephibosheth. 2 Sam. 4:1-4.
8. Ishbosheth Slain. 2 Sam. 4:5-12.
9. David Acknowledged by All the Tribes. 2 Sam. 5:1-5.
PART SECOND: PROSPEROUS PERIOD OF DAVID'S REIGN.
2 Sam. 5:6-12:31.
I. DAVID'S THRONE ESTABLISHED IN JERUSALEM. 2 Sam. 5:6-6:23.
1. Jerusalem Taken. 2 Sam. 5:6-10; 1 Chron. 11:4-9.
2. David's House and Family. 2 Sam. 5:11-16; 1 Chron. 3:1-9 14:1-7.
3. The Battle of Baalperazim. 2 Sam. 5:17-21; 1 Chron. 14:8-12.
4. The Battle of the Mulberry Trees, 2 Sam. 5:22-25;
1 Chron. 14:13-17.
5. The Ark Moved to the House of Obededom. 2 Sam. 6:1-11
1 Chron. 13:1-14.
6. The Ark Is Brought into the City of David. 2 Sam. 6:12-19
1 Chron. 15:1-16:3.
7. Michal Reproves David. 2 Sam. 6:20-23.
II. DAVID'S DESIRE TO BUILD A TEMPLE. 2 Sam. 7:1-29; 1 Chron. 17:1-27.
1. David's Proposal and the Lord's Answer. 2 Sam. 7:1-17.
2. David Praises the Lord. 2 Sam. 7:18-29.
III. DAVID'S CONQUESTS, AND THE ORGANIZATION OF HIS KINGDOM.
2 Sam. 8:1-18; 1 Chron. 18:1-17.
1. Final Subjugation of the Philistines. 2 Sam. 8:1.
2. The Conquest of Moab. 2 Sam. 8:2.
3. The Conquest of Syria. 2 Sam. 8:3-12.
4. The Conquest of Edom. 2 Sam. 8:13, 14.
5. Military, Religious and Civil Organization. 2 Sam. 8:15-18
IV. DAVID'S KINDNESS TO MEPHIBOSHETH. 2 Sam. 9:1-13.
V. WAR AGAINST THE AMMONITES AND DAVID'S GREAT SIN. 2 Sam. 10:1-12:31
1 Chron. 19:1-20:3.
1. The War Brought on by Hanun. 2 Sam. 10:1-6.
2. Joab Defeats the Combined Forces. 2 Sam. 10:7-14.
3. The Syrians Again Defeated. 2 Sam. 10:15-19.
4. Joab Lays Siege to Rabbah. 2 Sam. 11:1.
5. David's Sin with Bathsheba. 2 Sam. 11:2-5.
6. Attempt at Concealment. 2 Sam. 11:6-13.
7. David Procures the Death of Uriah. 2 Sam. 11:14-17.
8. Joab Sends the News to David. 2 Sam. 11:18-25.
9. The Widow Taken. 2 Sam. 11:26, 27.
10. The Crime Exposed by Nathan. 2 Sam. 12:1-14.
11. The Death of the Child. 2 Sam. 12:15-23.
12. The Birth of Solomon. 2 Sam. 12:24, 25.
13. The Siege of Rabbah Ended. 2 Sam. 12:26-31.
PART THIRD: ADVERSE PERIOD OF DAVID'S REIGN.
2 Sam. 13:1-24:25.
I. AMNON'S CRIME AND ABSALOM'S REVENGE. 2 Sam. 13:1-14:33.
1. Amnon Forces Tamar. 2 Sam. 13:1-14.
2. The Effect on all Parties. 2 Sam. 13:15-22.
3. Absalom's Revenge. 2 Sam. 13:23-37.
4. Absalom Brought Home through a Device of Joab.
2 Sam. 13:38-14:24.
5. Absalom's Person and His Children. 2 Sam. 14:25-27.
6. Absalom Gains Access to the King. 2 Sam. 14:28-33.
II. ABSALOM'S REBELLION AND DAVID'S FLIGHT. 2 Sam. 15:1-16:23.
1. Absalom Steals the Hearts of the People. 2 Sam. 15:1-6.
2. The Rebellion Inaugurated. 2 Sam. 15:7-12.
3. David Evacuates Jerusalem. 2 Sam. 15:13-29.
4. Ascent of the Mount of Olives and Meeting with Hushai.
2 Sam. 15:30-37.
5. Ziba Shows Friendship to David. 2 Sam. 16:1-4.
6. David Is Cursed by Shimei. 2 Sam. 16:5-14.
7. Ahithophel's First Counsel. 2 Sam. 16:15-23.
III. THE SUPPRESSION OF THE REBELLION. 2 Sam. 17:1-18:33.
1. Ahithophel's Second Counsel, and Its Defeat by Hushai.
2 Sam. 17:1-14.
2. David Gets the News and Crosses the Jordan. 2 Sam. 17:15-22.
3. Ahithophel Commits Suicide. 2 Sam. 17:23.
4. Next Movements of David and Absalom. 2 Sam. 17:24-29.
5. A Battle Is Fought, and Absalom Is Slain. 2 Sam. 18:1-17.
6. Absalom's Pillar. 2 Sam. 18:18.
7. The Bearers of Tidings to David. 2 Sam. 18:19-23.
8. David's Reception of the News. 2 Sam. 18:24-33.
IV. DAVID IS RESTORED TO POWER. 2 Sam. 19:1-20:26.
1. He Is Rebuked for His Mourning. 2 Sam. 19:1-8.
2. A Reaction among Absalom's Followers. 2 Sam. 19:8-10.
3. The Allegiance of Judah Regained. 2 Sam. 19:11-15.
4. Shimei Makes Obeisance and Is Spared. 2 Sam. 19:16-23.
5. The Case of Mephibosheth and Ziba. 2 Sam. 19:24-30.
6. David's Parting from Barzillai. 2 Sam. 19:31-39.
7. A Quarrel between Israel and Judah. 2 Sam. 19:40-43.
8. The Rebellion of Sheba. 2 Sam. 20:1, 2.
9. Fate of David's Concubines. 2 Sam. 20:3.
10. The Pursuit of Sheba and the Death of Amasa. 2 Sam. 20:4-22.
11. Final Account of David's Chief Officers. 2 Sam. 20:22-26.
V. THE GIBEONITES AVENGED. 2 Sam. 21:1-14.
1. A Three Years Famine and the Cause. 2 Sam. 21:1, 2.
2. Satisfaction Referred to the Injured Party. 2 Sam. 21:3-6.
3. Seven Sons of Saul Made the Victims. 2 Sam. 21:7-9.
4. Rizpah's Mourning and Its Effect. 2 Sam. 21:10-14.
VI. PERSONAL EXPLOITS, A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING, AND A LIST OF HEROES.
2 Sam. 21:15-23:39.
1. David's Life Saved by Abishai. 2 Sam. 21:15-17.
2. Four Giants Killed in Battle. 2 Sam. 21:18-22.
3. The Psalm. 2 Sam. 22:1-51. Compare Ps. 18:1-50.
4. David's Latest Poem. 2 Sam. 23:1-7.
5. List of David's Heroes. 2 Sam. 23:8-39.
VII. THE NUMBERING OF ISRAEL, AND THE PLAGUE THAT FOLLOWED.
2 Sam. 24:1-25; 1 Chron. 21:1-30. Compare 1 Chron. 27:23, 24.
1. Order for the Numbering. 2 Sam. 24:1-4.
2. The Order Executed in Part. 2 Sam. 24:5-9.
3. David Repents and God Gives Him Choice of Penalties.
2 Sam. 24:10-17.
4. The Plague Is Stayed by a Sacrifice. 2 Sam. 24:18-25.
FIRST CHRONICLES.
PART FIRST: GENEALOGIES OF ISRAEL AND KINDRED TRIBES.
1 Chron. 1:1-9:44.
I. THOSE OF THE SONS OF ABRAHAM AND ISAAC. 1 Chron. 1:1-2:2.
1. From Adam to Noah and His Sons. 1 Chron. 1:1-4. Compare
Gen. 5:1-32.
2. The Sons of Japheth. 1 Chron. 1:5-7. Compare Gen. 10:2-5.
3. The Sons of Ham. 1 Chron. 1:8-16. Compare Gen. 10:6-20.
4. The Sons of Shem. 1 Chron. 1:17-23. Compare Gen. 10:21-31
Gen. 11:10-32.
5. The Sons of Ishmael. 1 Chron. 1:29-31. Compare Gen. 25:12-18.
6. The Sons of Abraham of Keturah. 1 Chron. 1:32, 33. Compare
Gen. 25:1-4.
7. The Sons of Esau. 1 Chron. 1:34-54. Compare Gen. 36:1-43.
8. The Sons of Israel. 1 Chron. 2:1, 2.
II. THE SONS OF JUDAH. 1 Chron. 2:3-4:23.
1. His Sons and Grandsons. 1 Chron. 2:3-8. Compare
Gen. 38:1-5, 28-30; 46:12 Jos 7:24-26.
2. His Sons Through Hebron to David. 1 Chron. 2:9-17. Compare
Ruth 4:18-22; 2 Sam. 2:18.
3. Other Descendants of Hezron. 1 Chron. 2:18-55.
4. The Sons of David. 1 Chron. 3:1-24.
5. Other Descendants of Judah. 1 Chron. 4:1-23.
III. DESCENDANTS OF THE OTHER SONS OF JACOB. 1 Chron. 4:24-8:40.
1. Those of Simeon. 1 Chron. 4:24-43.
2. Those of Reuben. 1 Chron. 5:1-10.
3. Those of Gad. 1 Chron. 5:11-17.
4. A War Waged by the Eastern Tribes. 1 Chron. 5:18-22.
5. Those of East Manasseh. 1 Chron. 5:23-26.
6. Those of Levi. 1 Chron. 6:1-30.
7. The Levitical Choristers. 1 Chron. 6:31-48.
8. The Ancestry of Zadok Repeated. 1 Chron. 6:49-53. Compare
1 Chron. 6:4-8.
9. The Dwelling Places of the Levites. 1 Chron. 6:54-81. Compare
Josh. 21:1-45.
10. The Sons of Issachar. 1 Chron. 7:1-5.
11. The Sons of Benjamin. 1 Chron. 7:6-12.
12. The Sons of Naphtali. 1 Chron. 7:13. Compare Gen. 46:24.
13. The Sons of West Manasseh. 1 Chron. 7:14-19.
14. The Sons of Ephraim and Their Cities. 1 Chron. 7:20-29.
15. The Sons of Asher. 1 Chron. 7:30-40.
16. A Fuller List of Benjamin's Sons. 1 Chron. 8:1-40.
IV. BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE RETURNED CAPTIVES. 1 Chron. 9:1-44.
1. Those of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim and Manasseh. 1 Chron. 9:1-9.
2. The Priests and Levites, Including the Porters and Singers.
1 Chron. 9:10-34.
3. The Gibeonites. Nine Generations. 1 Chron. 9:35-38.
4. The Descendants of Saul. 1 Chron. 9:39-44.
PART SECOND: THE DEATH OF SAUL AND THE REIGN OF DAVID.
1 Chron. 10:1-29:30.
I. DEATH OF SAUL AND ACCESSION OF DAVID. 1 Chron. 10:1-12:40.
1. The Death of Saul. 1 Chron. 10:1-14.
2. David Acknowledged by All Israel and Jerusalem Taken.
1 Chron. 11:1-9.
3. David's Mighty Men. 1 Chron. 11:10-47.
4. The Mighty Men Who Joined David While Persecuted by Saul.
1 Chron. 12:1-22.
5. The Warriors of the Tribes Who Submitted to Him at Hebron.
1 Chron. 12:23-40.
II. THE ARK BROUGHT INTO JERUSALEM, AND REGULAR WORSHIP ESTABLISHED.
1 Chron. 13:1-16:43. Compare 2 Sam. 5:11-6:23.
III. DAVID'S DESIRE TO BUILD A TEMPLE. 1 Chron. 17:1-27. Compare
2 Sam. 7:1-29.
IV. DAVID'S CONQUESTS. 1 Chron. 18:1-17. Compare 2 Sam. 18:1-15.
V. THE WAR AGAINST THE AMMONITES. 1 Chron. 19:1-20:3. Compare
2 Sam. 10:1-12:31.
VI. KILLING THE FOUR GIANTS. 1 Chron. 20:4-8. Compare 2 Sam. 21:8-22.
VII. THE NUMBERING AND THE PLAGUE. 1 Chron. 21:1-22:1. Compare
2 Sam. 24:1-25.
VIII. DAVID PREPARES MATERIAL FOR THE TEMPLE. 1 Chron. 22:2-19.
1. Stones, Metals and Wood Prepared. 1 Chron. 22:2-5.
2. A Charge to Solomon. 1 Chron. 22:6-13.
3. The Materials Prepared. 1 Chron. 22:14-16.
4. A Charge to the Princes of Israel. 1 Chron. 22:17-19.
IX. ORGANIZATION OF THE PRIESTS AND LEVITES. 1 Chron. 23:1-26:32.
X. THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA. 1 Chron. 27:1-34.
XI. FURTHER ORDERS ABOUT THE TEMPLE. 1 Chron. 28:1-30:30.
1. An Address to the Princes and Captains. 1 Chron. 28:1-10.
2. Patterns Delivered to Solomon. 1 Chron. 28:11-21.
3. Rehearsal of the Materials Already Prepared, and a Call for
More. 1 Chron. 29:1-9.
4. David's Thanksgiving. 1 Chron. 29:10-20.
5. Thank Offerings Presented. 1 Chron. 29:21, 22.
6. Solomon Anointed a Second Time. 1 Chron. 29:22-25.
7. David's Chronology, and His Biographers. 1 Chron. 29:26-30.
PSALMS.
I. THE TITLE.
1. In the Hebrew, "Praises".
2. In the Septuagint, Psalms: that is, Poems to Be Sung.
3. In English, Often Called "The Psalter".
II. DIVISIONS OF THE BOOK.
1. Five Separate Collections, Each Ending with a Doxology.
First Collection, Ps. 1:1-41:13.
Second Collection, Ps. 42:1-72:20.
Third Collection, Ps. 73:1-89:52.
Fourth Collection, Ps. 90:1-106:48.
Fifth Collection, Ps. 107:1-150:6.
III. AUTHORSHIP.
1. Two Sources of Information.
2. The Inscriptions.
3. The Contents.
IV. THEIR VALUE.
1. Hymn Book of the Jews and of Early Christians.
2. Basis of Many of Our Modern Hymns.
3. They Show the Best Effects of Jewish Law and History on the
Hearts of Good Men.
4. The Study of Them Promotes Devotion.
5. By Their Variety of Occasion and Sentiment They Are Adapted to
Edification in All Conditions of Life.
6. Defective in Sentiment: As a Enemies:
7. Their Inspiration.
FIRST KINGS AND SECOND CHRONICLES.
THE REIGN OF SOLOMON. 1 Kings 1:1-11:43; 2 Chron. 1:1-9:31.
I. SOLOMON IS MADE KING. 1 Kings 1:1-53.
1. David's Decrepitude. 1 Kings 1:1-4. (Not in Chronicles.)
2. Adonijah's Conspiracy. 1 Kings 1:5-10. (Not in Chronicles.)
3. Nathan's Counterplot. 1 Kings 1:11-27. (Not in Chronicles.)
4. The Oath Renewed and Solomon Anointed. 1 Kings 1:28-40. (Not in
Chronicles.)
5. The Conspiracy Abandoned. 1 Kings 1:41-53. (Not in Chronicles.)
II. DAVID'S DEATH AND SOLOMON'S FULL ACCESSION. 1 Kings 2:1-46.
1. Charge to Solomon in Regard to the Law. 1 Kings 2:1-4;
1 Chron. 28:9, 10, 20.
2. Charges Concerning Joab, Barzillai's Sons and Shimei.
1 Kings 2:5-9. (Not in Chronicles.)
3. David's Death. 1 Kings 2:10, 11; 1 Chron. 29:26-30.
4. Death of Adonijah. 1 Kings 2:12-25. (Not in Chronicles.)
5. Ejectment of Abiathar, and Death of Joab. 1 Kings 2:26-35.
(Not in Chronicles.)
6. The Death of Shimei. 1 Kings 2:36-46. (Not in Chronicles.)
III. SOLOMON'S MARRIAGE, AND HIS WISDOM. 1 Kings 3:1-28.
1. His Marriage and Sacrifices. 1 Kings 3:1-3; 2 Chron. 1:1-6.
2. His Choice of Wisdom. 1 Kings 3:4-15; 2 Chron. 1:7-13.
3. His Wisdom tested. 1 Kings 3:16-28. (Not in Chronicles.)
IV. SOLOMON'S CHIEF OFFICERS, AND HIS MAGNIFICENCE. 1 Kings 4:1-34.
1. His Ten Princes. 1 Kings 4:1-6. (Not in Chronicles.)
2. His Twelve Commissaries. 1 Kings 4:7-19. (Not in Chronicles.)
3. Peace and Prosperity. 1 Kings 4:20, 21. (Not in Chronicles.)
4. His Provisions, Horses and Chariots. 1 Kings 4:22-28;
2 Chron. 1:14-17.
5. Another Statements of His Wisdom. 1 Kings 4:29-34. (Not in
Chronicles.)
V. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE. 1 Kings 5:1-6:38.
1. Solomon's Contract with Hiram. 1 Kings 5:1-12; 2 Chron. 2:1-16.
2. The Levies of Workmen. 1 Kings 5:13-18; 2 Chron. 2:17, 18.
3. Date of the Foundation. 1 Kings 6:1; 2 Chron. 3:1, 2. [This was
B. C. 1000].
4. Dimensions of the House and Chambers. 1 Kings 6:2-10;
2 Chron. 3:3-8.
5. Solomon Encouraged. 1 Kings 6:11-13. (Not in Chronicles.)
6. The Inside Finish, and the Divisions. 1 Kings 6:14-30;
2 Chron. 3:9-13.
7. The Doors and the Court. 1 Kings 6:31-38. (Not in Chronicles.)
VI. OTHER BUILDINGS AND THE HOLY VESSELS. 1 Kings 7:1-51.
1. Solomon's palace. 1 Kings 7:1-12. (Not in Chronicles.)
2. Hiram the Brass-founder. 1 Kings 7:13, 14; 2 Chron. 2:13, 14.
3. Jachin and Boaz. 1 Kings 7:15-22; 2 Chron. 3:14-17.
4. The Brazen Sea. 1 Kings 7:23-26; 2 Chron. 4:1-5.
5. The Ten Lavers and Their Bases. 1 Kings 7:27-39; 2 Chron. 4:6.
6. Recapitulation of the Brass Work. 1 Kings 7:40-47;
2 Chron. 4:7-18.
7. The Golden Vessels and the Dedicated Treasuries. 1 Kings 7:48-51;
2 Chron. 4:19-5:1.
VII. THE DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLE. 1 Kings 8:1-66.
1. The Ark and the Holy Vessels Put in Place. 1 Kings 8:1-11
2 Chron. 5:2-14.
2. Solomon Addresses God and the People. 1 Kings 8:12-21;
2 Chron. 6:1-11.
3. The Dedication Prayer. 1 Kings 8:22-53; 2 Chron. 6:12-42.
4. The Benediction. 1 Kings 8:54-61. (Not in Chronicles.)
5. Sacrifices and Feasting. 1 Kings 8:62-66; 2 Chron. 7:4-11.
VIII. SOLOMON'S PROSPERITY CONTINUED. 1 Kings 9:1-10:29; 2 Chron. 7:12-22.
1. Answer to Solomon's Prayer. 1 Kings 9:1-6. (Not in Chronicles.)
2. An Exchange of Presents with Hiram. 1 Kings 9:10-14. (Not in
Chronicles.)
3. Solomon Fortifies His Country. 1 Kings 9:15-19; 2 Chron. 8:1-6.
4. The Laborers Employed. 1 Kings 9:20-23; 2 Chron. 8:7-16.
5. Pharaoh's Daughter, and the Three Annual Festivals.
1 Kings 9:24, 25.
6. Solomon Builds a Navy. 1 Kings 9:26-28; 2 Chron. 8:17, 18.
7. The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon. 1 Kings 10:1-13;
2 Chron. 9:1-12.
8. Solomon's Golden Shields, Ivory Throne, and Other Items of
Grandeur. 1 Kings 10:14-29; 2 Chron. 9:13-24.
IX. SOLOMON'S SINS AND DEATH. 1 Kings 11:1-43.
1. He Is Guilty of Polygamy and Idolatry. 1 Kings 11:1-8. (Not
in Chronicles.)
2. A Penalty Announced. 1 Kings 11:9-13. (Not in Chronicles.)
3. Hadad Becomes an Adversary. 1 Kings 11:14-22. (Not in
Chronicles.)
4. Rezon the Syrian an Adversary. 1 Kings 11:23-25. (Not in
Chronicles.)
5. Jeroboam Made an Adversary. 1 Kings 11:26-40. (Not in
Chronicles.)
6. Solomon's Death. 1 Kings 11:41-43; 2 Chron. 9:25-31.
FROM THE DIVISION OF THE KINGDOM TO THE CAPTIVITY OF ISRAEL.
1 Kings 12:1-2 Kings 17:41; 2 Chron. 10:1-28:27.
I. THE DIVISION OF THE KINGDOM. 1 Kings 12:1-24.
1. A Petition of the People to Rehoboam. 1 Kings 12:1-4;
2 Chron. 10:1-5.
2. Rehoboam's Response. 1 Kings 12:5-15; 2 Chron. 10:6-15.
3. The Division Consummated. 1 Kings 12:16-20; 2 Chron. 10:16-19.
4. Rehoboam Forbidden to Attempt Coercion. 1 Kings 12:21-24
2 Chron. 11:1-4.
II. THE REIGN OF JEROBOAM. 1 Kings 12:25-14:20.
1. He Builds Two Cities and Establishes Illegal Worship.
1 Kings 12:25-33. (Not in Chronicles.)
2. The Worship at Bethel Denounced. 1 Kings 13:1-10. (Not in
Chronicles.)
3. The Prophet Deceived and Slain. 1 Kings 13:11-25. (Not in
Chronicles.)
4. Further Conduct of the Old Prophet. 1 Kings 13:26-32. (Not in
Chronicles.)
5. Jeroboam's Obduracy. 1 Kings 13:33, 34. (Not in Chronicles.)
6. His Sin Denounced and His Ruin Predicted. 1 Kings 14:1-20.
(Not in Chronicles.)
III. REIGNS OF REHOBOAM, ABIJAM AND ASA, OVER JUDAH. 1 Kings 14:21-15:24.
1. The Reign of Rehoboam. 1 Kings 14:21-31.
2. The Reign of Abijam over Judah. 1 Kings 15:1-8.
3. The Reign of Asa. 1 Kings 15:9-24; 2 Chron. 14:1-15:19.
IV. REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD IN ISRAEL, AND THE HOUSE OF OMRI
ESTABLISHED. 1 Kings 15:25-16:34.
1. The House of Jeroboam Cut Off by Baasha. 1 Kings 15:25-32.
(Not in Chronicles.)
2. The Reign of Baasha. 1 Kings 15:33-16:7. (Not in Chronicles.)
3. The Reigns of Elah and Zimri. 1 Kings 16:8-20. (Not in
Chronicles.)
4. The Reign of Omri. 1 Kings 16:21-28. (Not in Chronicles.)
5. The Reign of Ahab: Its General Character 1 Kings 16:29-34.
(Not in Chronicles.)
V. THE STRUGGLE OF ELIJAH AGAINST BAAL WORSHIP. 1 Kings 17:1-19:21.
1. He Delivers His Message and Hides at the Brook Cherith.
1 Kings 17:1-7. (Not in Chronicles.)
2. He Is Sent to a Widow of Zarephath. 1 Kings 17:8-16. (Not in
Chronicles.)
3. The Widow's Son Dies and Is Resuscitated. 1 Kings 17:17-24.
(Not in Chronicles.)
4. Elijah Is Sent to Ahab. 1 Kings 18:1-19. (Not in Chronicle).
5. The Trial on Mount Carmel. 1 Kings 18:20-39. (Not in Chronicles.)
6. The Prophets Killed and the Rain Brought. 1 Kings 18:40-46.
(Not in Chronicles.)
7. Elijah's Flight. 1 Kings 19:1-8. (Not in Chronicles.)
8. God Appears to Him at Mount Horeb. 1 Kings 19:9-18. (Not in
Chronicles.)
9. Elisha Is Called to Be a Prophet. 1 Kings 19:19-21.
VI. WAR BETWEEN AHAB AND BENHADAD. 1 Kings 20:1-43.
1. Samaria Besieged and Its Pillage Demanded. 1 Kings 20:1-12.
(Not in Chronicles.)
2. The Besieging Army Defeated. 1 Kings 20:13-22. (Not in
Chronicles.)
3. Another Invasion. 1 Kings 20:23-30. (Not in Chronicles.)
4. Benhadad Captured and Released. 1 Kings 20:31-34. (Not in
Chronicles.)
5. Ahab Rebuked for Sparing Benhadad. 1 Kings 20:35-43. (Not in
Chronicles.)
VII. THE VINEYARD AT NABOTH. 1 Kings 21:1-29.
1. Ahab Tries to Buy the Vineyard. 1 Kings 21:1-4. (Not in
Chronicles.)
2. The Vineyard Obtained by Jezebel. 1 Kings 21:5-16. (Not in
Chronicles.)
3. The Crime Denounced. 1 Kings 21:17-29. (Not in Chronicles.)
VIII. RENEWAL OF WAR WITH SYRIA, AND THE DEATH OF AHAB. 1 Kings 22:1-40.
1. A League between Ahab and Jehoshaphat. 1 Kings 22:1-4;
2 Chron. 18:1-3.
2. The Kings Inquire of the Lord. 1 Kings 22:5-12; 2 Chron. 18:4, 5.
3. Micaiah's Prediction. 1 Kings 22:13-28 2 Ch 18:6-27.
4. The Battle Fought and Ahab Slain. 1 Kings 22:23-40;
2 Chron. 18:28-34.
IX. THE REIGN OF JEHOSHAPHAT. 1 Kings 22:41-50.
X. THE REIGN OF AHAZIAH. 1 Kings 22:51-2 Kings 1:18. (Not in
Chronicles.)
XI. THE REIGN OF JEHORAM AND THE CAREER OF ELISHA. 2 Kings 2:1-8:15.
1. Elisha CLings to Elijah. 2 Kings 2:1-18. (Not in Chronicles.)
2. Waters Healed and Children Devoured. 2 Kings 2:19-25.
3. General Character of Jehoram's Reign. 2 Kings 3:1-3.
4. Jehoram and Jehoshaphat March against Mesha King of Moab.
2 Kings 3:4-10.
5. They Inquire of the Lord. 2 Kings 3:11-19.
6. The Prediction Fulfilled. 2 Kings 3:20-27.
7. Elisha Relieves a Prophet's Widow. 2 Kings 4:1-7.
8. The Kindness of a Shunammite Rewarded. 2 Kings 4:8-17.
9. The Child Dies and Is Revived by Elisha. 2 Kings 4:18-37.
10. Relief in Famine. 2 Kings 4:38-44.
11. Naaman Is Healed of Leprosy. 2 Kings 5:1-19.
12. The Sin and Punishment of Elisha's Servant. 2 Kings 5:20-27.
13. A Prophet's Axe Recovered. 2 Kings 6:1-7.
14. Elisha Captures a Syrian Band. 2 Kings 6:8-23.
15. Samaria Besieged and Relief Predicted. 2 Kings 6:24-7:2.
16. The Prediction Fulfilled. 2 Kings 7:3-20.
17. Another Service to the Shunammite Woman. 2 Kings 8:1-5.
18. Elisha's Prediction to Hazael, and Its Effects. 2 Kings 8:7-15.
XII. THE END OF THE HOUSE OF OMRI. 2 Kings 8:16-10:36.
1. The Reign of Jehoram of Judah. 2 Kings 8:16-24; 2 Chron. 21:1-20.
2. The Reign of Ahaziah of Judah. 2 Kings 8:25-29; 2 Chron. 22:1-6.
3. Jehu Is Anointed and Commissioned by Order of Elisha.
2 Kings 9:1-13. (Not in Chronicles.)
4. Jehu Slays the Two Kings. 2 Kings 9:14-29. (Not in Chronicles.)
5. The Death of Jezebel. 2 Kings 9:30-37. (Not in Chronicles.)
6. Jehu Slaughters the Seed of Ahab. 2 Kings 10:1-14. (Not in
Chronicles.)
7. His Meeting with Jehonadab and the Slaughter of the Baal
Worshippers. 2 Kings 10:15-28. (Not in Chronicles.)
8. The Rest of Jehu's Reign. 2 Kings 10:29-36. (Not in Chronicles.)
XIII. THE USURPATION OF ATHALIAH, AND THE REIGN OF JOASH.
2 Kings 11:1-12:21; 2 Chron. 22:10-12.
1. Athaliah Usurps the Throne of Judah. 2 Kings 11:1-3;
2 Chron. 22:10-12.
2. Joash Crowned, and Athaliah Slain. 2 Kings 11:4-16;
2 Chron. 23:1-15.
3. A Covenant Made, and Baal Worship Destroyed. 2 Kings 11:17-21
2 Chron. 23:16-24:1.
4. The Early Part of the Reign of Joash. 2 Kings 12:1-3;
2 Chron. 24:2, 3.
5. Joash Repairs the Temple. 2 Kings 12:4-16; 2 Chron. 24:4-16.
6. Hazael Appeased, and Joash Slain. 2 Kings 12:17-21;
2 Chron. 24:23-27.
XIV. THE REIGN OF JEHOAHAZ AND JEHOASH OVER ISRAEL. 2 Kings 13:1-25.
(Not in Chronicles.)
1. The Reign of Jehoahaz. 2 Kings 13:1-9.
2. The Reign of Jehoash of Israel. 2 Kings 13:10-13.
3. Elisha's Last Prediction. 2 Kings 13:14-19.
4. Death and Burial of Elisha. 2 Kings 13:20, 21.
5. Elisha's Prediction Fulfilled. 2 Kings 13:22-25.
XV. THE REIGNS OF AMAZIAH AND JEROBOAM THE SECOND. 2 Kings 14:1-29.
1. Amaziah Reigns and Avenges His Father's death. 2 Kings 14:1-7
2 Chron. 25:1-4.
2. Amaziah's Foolish Challenge to Jehoash. 2 Kings 14:8-16
2 Chron. 25:17-24.
3. The Death of Amaziah. 2 Kings 14:17-22; 2 Chron. 25:25-28.
4. The Reign of Jeroboam the Second. 2 Kings 14:23-29. (Not in
Chronicles.)
THE PROPHET JONAH. Jonah 1:1-4:11.
XVI. THE REIGN OF AZARIAH IN JUDAH, AND A REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD IN
ISRAEL. 2 Kings 15:1-31; 2 Chron. 26:1-23.
1. The Reign of Azariah. 2 Kings 15:1-7.
THE PROPHET AMOS. Amos 1:1-9:15.
(1) The Man and His Time. Amos 1:1.
(2) He Denounces the Surrounding Nations, and Predicts the
Captivity of Israel. Amos 1:2-7:9.
(3) He Is Accused and Denounced by Amaziah Priest of Bethel.
Amos 7:10-17.
(4) Continuation of the Prediction. Amos 8:1-9:9.
(5) The Final Restoration of David's Throne. Amos 9:10-12.
Compare Acts 15:14-18.
(6) The Final Restoration of Israel. Amos 8:13-15.
2. The House of Jehu Ends with the Death of Zechariah.
2 Kings 15:8-12. (Not in Chronicles.)
3. The Reign of Shallum. 2 Kings 15:13-16. (Not in Chronicles.)
4. The Reign of Menahem. 2 Kings 15:17-22. (Not in Chronicles.)
5. The Reign of Pekahiah. 2 Kings 15:23-26. (Not in Chronicles.)
6. The Reign of Pekah. 2 Kings 15:27-31. (Not in Chronicles.)
THE PROPHET HOSEA. Hos. 1:1-14:9.
(1) His Period. Hos. 1:1.
(2) His First Prophecy. Hos. 1:2-3:5.
(3) His Other Prophecies. Hos. 4:1-14:9.
XVII. THE REIGNS OF JOTHAM AND AHAZ OVER JUDAH. 2 Kings 15:8-16:20.
1. Reign of Jotham. 2 Kings 15:32-38; 2 Chron. 27:1-9.
2. The Extreme Wickedness of Ahaz. 2 Kings 16:1-4; 2 Chron. 28:1-4.
3. His War with Rezin and Pekah. 2 Kings 16:5-9; 2 Chron. 28:5-15.
4. Ahaz Adopts a Heathen Altar and Makes Changes about the
Temple. 2 Kings 16:10-20; 2 Chron. 28:22-27.
THE PROPHET MICAH. Mic. 1:1-7:20.
XVIII. THE REIGN OF HOSEA AND THE CAPTIVITY OF ISRAEL. 2 Kings 17:1-41.
(Not in Chronicles),
1. He Conspires against Shalmaneser, and Is Cast into Prison.
2 Kings 17:1-4.
2. Samaria Taken and Israel Carried Away. 2 Kings 17:5, 6.
3. God's Reasons for Sending Israel into Captivity. 2 Kings 17:7-23.
4. The New Inhabitants of the Land. 2 Kings 17:24-41.
SECOND KINGS AND SECOND CHRONICLES.
FROM THE FALL OF ISRAEL TO THE FALL OF JUDAH.
2 Kings 18:1-25:30 2cH 29:1-36:23.
I. THE REIGN OF HEZEKIAH. 2 Kings 18:1-20:21; 2 Chron. 29:1-32:33.
1. Religious Character of His Reign. 2 Kings 18:1-6.
2. His Military Movements, and the Captivity of Israel.
2 Kings 18:7-12.
3. He Is Forced to Renew the Tribute. 2 Kings 18:13-16.
4. The Surrender of Jerusalem Demanded by Sennacherib.
2 Kings 18:17-27.
5. Rabshakeh's Speech to the People on the Wall. 2 Kings 18:28-37.
6. The King Consults the Prophet. 2 Kings 19:1-7.
7. Sennacherib Sends a Letter to Hezekiah. 2 Kings 19:8-13.
8. The Letter is Laid before the Lord. 2 Kings 19:14-19.
9. An Answer Through the Prophet. 2 Kings 19:20-34.
10. The Prediction Fulfilled. 2 Kings 19:35-37.
11. Hezekiah's Sickness. 2 Kings 20:1-11.
12. An Ambassage from Babylon. 2 Kings 20:12-19.
13. The Rest of Hezekiah's Acts. 2 Kings 20:20, 21.
14. The Cleansing of the Temple. 2 Chron. 29:1-19.
15. Renewal of the Sacrifices. 2 Chron. 29:20-36.
16. Hezekiah's Great Passover. 2 Chron. 30:1-27.
17. The Tithes and Offerings All Renewed. 2 Chron. 31:1-21.
II. THE REIGNS OF MANASSEH AND AMON. 2 Kings 21:1-26.
1. Manasseh's Extreme Wickedness. 2 Kings 21:1-9.
2. The Penalty Announced Through the Prophets. 2 Kings 21:10-15.
3. Manasseh's Cruelty. 2 Kings 21:16.
4. His Chronicles and His Death. 2 Kings 21:17, 18. Compare
2 Chron. 23:18-20.
5. His Captivity and Repentance. 2 Chron. 33:11-17.
6. The Reign of Amon. 2 Kings 21:19-26; 2 Chron. 33:21-25.
III. THE REIGN OF JOSIAH. 2 Kings 22:1-23:30; 2 Chron. 34:1-35:27.
1. The General Character of His Reign. 2 Kings 22:1, 2.
2. He Purges the Land of Idolatry. 2 Chron. 34:3-7.
3. He Repairs the Temple. 2 Kings 22:3-7.
4. The Book of the Law Found. 2 Kings 22:8-13.
5. Huldah Consulted. 2 Kings 22:14-20.
6. The Book Read in the Temple to the People. 2 Kings 23:1-3.
7. The Land Thoroughly Purged of Idolatry. 2 Kings 23:4-20.
8. The Passover Strictly Observed and Other Reforms.
2 Kings 23:21-24.
9. Estimate of Josiah and His Death. 2 Kings 23:25-30.
10. Fuller Account of His Death. 2 Chron. 25:20-27.
JEREMIAH UNDER JOSIAH. Jer. 1:1-20:18.
(1) His Family and His Period of Prophecy. Jer. 1:1-3.
(2) His Call to Be a Prophet. Jer. 1:4-10.
(3) His First Prophetic Vision. Jer. 1:11-16.
(4) His Commission. Jer. 1:17-19.
(5) His First Discourse. Jer. 2:1-3:5.
(6) Second Discourse. Jer. 3:6-6:30.
(7) Third Discourse. Jer. 7:1-10:25.
(8) Fourth Discourse. Jer. 11:1-12:17.
(9) Fifth Discourse. Jer. 13:1-27.
(10) Sixth Discourse. Jer. 14:1-15:21.
(11) The Seventh Discourse. Jer. 16:1-17:27.
(12) Eighth Discourse. Jer. 18:1-20:18.
THE PROPHET ZEPHANIAH. Zeph. 1:1-3:20.
(1) His family, and Prophetic Period. Zeph. 1:1.
(2) Theme of His First Prediction. Zeph. 1:2-18.
(3) Other Nations Denounced. Zeph. 2:1-15.
(4) The Last Theme. Zeph. 3:1-20.
IV. THE REIGNS OF JEHOAHAZ AND JEHOIAKIM. 2 Kings 23:30-24:7;
2 Chron. 36:1-8.
1. The Career of Jehoahaz. 2 Kings 23:30-34.
2. The Reign of Jehoiakim. 2 Kings 23:35-24:7.
THE PROPHET HABAKKUK. Hab. 1:1-9.
(1) The Time of His Prediction. Hab. 1:1-9.
Compare First Three Years of Jehoiakim. 2 Kings 24:1.
JEREMIAH UNDER JEHOIAKIM. Jer. 25:1-26:24 35:1-36:32 46:1-28.
1. In the Beginning of This Reign. Jer. 26:1-24.
(1) He Predicts the Captivity and Is Arrested. Jer. 26:1-9.
(2) He Is Tried before the Princes. Jer. 26:10-19.
(3) Fate of Uriah. Jer. 26:20-24.
2. In the Fourth Year of Jehoiakim. Jer. 25:1-38
Jer. 35:1-36:32 46:1-28.
(2) The Chaldeans to Be Punished. Jer. 25:12-14.
(3) A Cup of Wine for All the Nations. Jer. 25:15-38.
(4) The Defeat of Pharaoh at Carchemish. Jer. 46:1-12.
(5) Egypt to Be Conquered by Nebuchadrezzar, but Israel Never
to Be Destroyed. Jer. 46:13-28.
(6) A Lesson from the Conduct of the Rechabites. Jer. 35:1-19.
(7) Jeremiah's Prophecies to Date Written, and Publicly Read.
Jer. 36:1-8.
(8) The Reading and the Immediate Results. Jer. 36:9-26.
(9) The Roll Rewritten with Additions. Jer. 36:27-32.
V. THE REIGNS OF JEHOIACHIN AND ZEDEKIAH. 2 Kings 24:8-25:7;
2 Chron. 36:9-21.
1. The Beginning of the Captivity. 2 Kings 24:8-17.
2. The Reign of Zedekiah. 2 Kings 24:18-25:7; Jer. 52:1-11; 39:1-11.
JEREMIAH UNDER ZEDEKIAH. Jer. 21:1-4; 27:1-29:32; 32:1-44;
Jer. 34:1-22; 37:11-21; 38:1-28; 50:1-51:64.
(1) He Sends Yokes to Neighboring Kings, and Advises
Submission to Nebuchadnezzar. Jer. 27:1-22.
(2) He Has a Conflict in the Temple with Hananiah, a False
Prophet. Jer. 28:1-17.
(3) Letters to Captives in Babylon. Jer. 29:1-32.
(4) He Predicts the Desolation of Babylon, and Sends a Copy to
Be Sunk in the Euphrates. Jer. 50:1-51:64.
(5) He Answers a Question from Zedekiah at the Beginning of
the Invasion. Jer. 21:1-4.
(6) A Prediction at the Beginning of the Siege. Jer. 34:1-7.
(7) A Rebuke for Violating the Law of Hebrew Bondage.
Jer. 34:8-22.
(8) The Siege Suspended, and Jeremiah Imprisoned.
Jer. 37:11-21.
(9) Jeremiah Buys a Field, and Predicts the Restoration of
Israel. Jer. 32:1-44.
(10) He Is Again Imprisoned, but His Life Is Saved by
Ebedmelech. Jer. 38:1-13.
(11) Another Secret Interview with Zedekiah. Jer. 38:14-28.
VI. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE CITY AND THE TROUBLES OF THE REMNANT.
2 Kings 25:8-30; 2 Chron. 36:17-23; Jer. 39:1-41:18; 52:12-30.
1. The City Destroyed and a Governor Appointed for the Remnant.
2 Kings 25:8-22.
2. Jeremiah Is Released. Jer. 39:11-14; 40:1-6.
3. Scattered Bands Submit to Gedaliah, but He Is Assassinated.
2 Kings 25:23-26.
4. Fuller Account of the Assassination. Jer. 40:13-41:10.
5. Johanan Avenges the Death of Gedaliah. Jer. 41:11-18.
6. The Remnant Inquire of the Lord about Going into Egypt.
Jer. 42:1-22.
7. They Reject the Word of God, and Go. Jer. 43:1-7.
8. Jeremiah Predicts the Invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar.
Jer. 43:8-13.
9. He Rebukes the Idolatry of the Jews in Egypt, and Predicts
Their Extermination. Jer. 44:1-14.
10. They Defy Him and He Reiterates. Jer. 44:15-30.
VII. JEHOIACHIN RELEASED AND HONORED BY EVILMERODACH.
2 Kings 25:27-30; Jer. 52:31-34.
THE LAMENTATIONS. Lam. 1:1-5:22.
1. Contents.
2. When Written.
3. Authorship, Date, Sentiments, and Allusions to Recent
Experience, Prove Jeremiah the Author.
THE PROPHET OBADIAH. Obad. 1-15.
THE PROPHET EZEKIEL. Ezek. 1:1-48:35.
(1) His Call to Be a Prophet. Ezek. 1:1-3:27.
(2) The Same Year. The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem
Predicted with Various Symbols. Ezek. 4:1-7:27.
(3) Sixth Year. A Vision of the Wickedness in Jerusalem.
Ezek. 8:1-9:25.
(4) Zedekiah's Coming Fate Symbolized, and False Prophets
Denounced. Ezek. 12:1-13:23.
(5) Deceitful Inquiries of the Lord, and Dependence on a Few
Good Men Rebuked. Ezek. 14:1-15:8.
(6) Jerusalem Compared to a Woman, Base-born, but Highly
Honored, Who Played the Harlot. Ezek. 16:1-63.
(7) By the Riddle of a Great Eagle, the Perjury of Zedekiah Is
Denounced. Ezek. 17:1-24.
(8) He Proclaims Personal Responsibility, and Forgiveness for
the Penitent. Ezek. 18:1-32.
(9) The Fortunes of Jehoahaz and Jehoiachin Depicted under the
Symbol of Young Lions, and Those of Judah under that of a
Dead Vine. Ezek. 19:1-14.
(10) Seventh Year. Israel Reminded of God's Goodness to Her,
and Rebuked for Idolatry. Ezek. 20:1-49.
(11) A Speedy Invasion of Judah and Ammon. Ezek. 21:1-32.
(12) Jerusalem to Be Punished for Immorality. Ezek. 22:1-31.
(13) Under the Names Oholah and Oholibah, Israel and Judah Are
Denounced for Idolatry. Ezek. 23:1-49.
(14) Ninth Year. The Day That the Siege Began Is Stated, and
Jerusalem Is Compared to Flesh Boiling in a Caldron.
Ezek. 24:1-27.
(15) Desolation of Ammon, Moab, Edom and Philistia Predicted.
Ezek. 25:1-17. Compare Jer. 46:1-49:39.
(16) Eleventh Year. Prediction of the Desolation of Tyre,
Closing with the Restoration of Israel. Ezek. 26:1-28:26.
(17) Years Ten, Eleven, Twelve and Twenty-seven. Predictions
against Egypt. Ezek. 29:1-33:33; 25:1-6, 7-20.
(18) The Shepherds of Israel Rebuked, and the Reigns of the
Messiah Predicted. Ezek. 34:1-31.
(19) Surrounding Nations to Be Made Desolate, and Israel to Be
Restored. Ezek. 35:1-36:38.
(20) The Restoration of Israel and Judah, and Their Perpetual
Reunion under David. Ezek. 37:1-28.
(21) The Prophecy against Gog. Ezek. 38:1-39:29.
(22) Twenty-fifth Year. A Vision of the Temple and the Tribes
on a Grander Scale. Ezek. 40:1-48:35.
THE PROPHET JOEL. Joel 1:1-3:21.
DANIEL.
PART FIRST: DANIEL AT THE COURT OF BABYLON.
Dan. 1:1-6:28.
I. DANIEL'S CHALDEAN EDUCATION. Dan. 1:1-21.
1. He and Three Companions Are Selected for the King's College.
Dan. 1:1-7.
2. The Royal Diet Is Refused. Dan. 1:8-16.
3. The Final Result. Dan. 1:17-21.
II. NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S DREAM INTERPRETED. Dan. 2:1-49.
1. The Dream, and the Call upon the Wise Men. Dan. 2:1-13.
2. Daniel Begs for Time. Dan. 2:14-16.
3. The Secret Revealed to Daniel. Dan. 2:17-24.
4. Daniel Recalls the Dream. Dan. 2:25-35.
5. The Interpretation. Dan. 2:36-45.
6. The Effect on the King. Dan. 2:46-49.
III. NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S GOLDEN IMAGE. Dan. 3:1-30.
1. The Image and Its Dedication. Dan. 3:1-7.
2. The Three Hebrews Are Accused. Dan. 3:8-12.
3. They Defy the King and Are Cast into the Furnace. Dan. 3:13-23.
4. Their Deliverance and the King's Decree. Dan. 3:24-30.
IV. NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S PROCLAMATION RESPECTING HIS INSANITY.
Dan. 4:1-37.
1. The Preamble. Dan. 4:1-3.
2. His Vision of a Great Tree. Dan. 4:4-18.
3. Daniel's Interpretation and Advice. Dan. 4:19-27.
4. The Prediction Fulfilled. Dan. 4:28-37.
V. BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST. Dan. 5:1-31.
1. The Feast, and the Desecration of the Holy Vessels. Dan. 5:1-4.
2. The Handwriting on the Wall. Dan. 5:5-12.
3. The Interpretation. Dan. 5:13-31.
VI. DANIEL IN THE LION'S DEN. Dan. 6:1-28.
1. His Promotion, and a Plot against Him. Dan. 6:1-9.
2. Daniel Convicted, and the Sentence Executed. Dan. 6:10-17.
3. Daniel Unharmed, and His Accusers Thrown to the Lions.
Dan. 6:18-24.
4. The King's Proclamation. Dan. 6:25-28.
PART SECOND: OTHER PREDICTIONS.
Dan. 7:1-12:13.
I. DANIEL'S VISION OF FOUR GREAT BEASTS. Dan. 7:1-28.
II. HIS VISION OF THE RAM AND THE HE GOAT. Dan. 8:1-27.
III. HIS PRAYER FOR THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL, AND HIS PREDICTION OF
SEVENTY WEEKS TILL THE MESSIAH. Dan. 9:1-27.
IV. HIS LAST VISION: THIRD YEAR OF CYRUS. Dan. 10:1-12:13.
EZRA.
PART FIRST: THE CAPTIVITY ENDED AND THE TEMPLE REBUILT.
Ezra 1:1-6:22.
I. A CARAVAN OF THE CAPTIVES RETURN. Ezra 1:1-2:70.
1. The Decree of Cyrus. Ezra 1:1-4.
2. A Caravan Formed and Presents Given Them. Ezra 1:5-11.
3. The Families Named and Numbered. Ezra 2:1-67.
4. They Make Offerings for the Temple, and Return to Their Former
Cities. Ezra 2:68-70.
II. WORSHIP RENEWED AND THE TEMPLE BEGUN. Ezra 3:1-13.
1. The Offerings and Festivals Renewed. Ezra 3:1-7.
2. The Foundation of the Temple Laid. Ezra 3:8-13.
III. THE WORK SUSPENDED. Ezra 4:1-24.
1. A Proposal from the Samaritans Rejected. Ezra 4:1-6.
2. The Adversaries Appeal to Artaxerxes. Ezra 4:7-17.
3. An Order for Suspension. Ezra 4:18-24.
IV. THE WORK RESUMED AND COMPLETED. Ezra 5:1-6:22.
1. The Prophets Exhort and the Work Is Resumed. Ezra 5:1-5.
2. A Letter of Inquiry Sent to Darius. Ezra 5:6-17.
3. The King's Reply. Ezra 6:1-12.
4. The House Completed and Dedicated. Ezra 6:13-18.
5. The Passover Kept. Ezra 6:19-22.
PART SECOND: THE RETURN OF EZRA, AND HIS PUBLIC LABORS.
Ezra 7:1-10:44.
I. HE IS COMMISSIONED TO RE-ESTABLISH THE LAW IN JUDAH.
Ezra 7:1-28.
1. An Account of Ezra and His Journey. Ezra 7:1-10.
THE PROPHETS HAGGAI (Hag. 1:1-2:23)
AND ZECHARIAH (Zech. 1:1-6:8).
(1) Haggai's First Message. Hag. 1:1-11. Compare
Ezra 5:1-3.
(2) Effect on the People. Hag. 1:12-15.
(3) A Second Message, Predicting the Superior Glory of This
House. Hag. 2:1-9.
(4) A Third Message Promising Abundance. Hag. 2:10-19.
(5) A Fourth Message the Same Day. Hag. 2:20-23.
(6) Zechariah's First Message. Zech. 1:1-6.
(7) Eight Visions to Encourage the Building. Zech. 1:7-6:8.
a. Vision of Horses, Showing Peace in the Earth, and
Mercy toward Jerusalem. Zech. 1:7-17.
b. Vision of Four Horns, and Four Smiths. Zech. 1:18-21.
c. Vision of a Man with a Measuring Line. Zech. 2:1-13.
d. Vision of Joshua and Satan. Zech. 3:1-10.
e. Vision of the Lamps and Olive Trees. Zech. 4:1-14.
f. Vision of a Flying Roll. Zech. 5:1-4.
g. Vision of the Ephah. Zech. 5:5-11.
h. Vision of the Four Chariots. Zech. 6:1-8.
2. Ezra's Letter of Authority. Ezra 7:11-26.
3. Ezra's Thanksgiving. Ezra 7:27, 28.
II. HIS CARAVAN AND HIS JOURNEY. Ezra 8:1-36.
1. The Families of His Caravan. Ezra 8:1-14.
2. Some Levites Enlisted. Ezra 8:15-20.
3. A Fast, and Prayer for a Prosperous Journey. Ezra 8:21-33.
4. Twelve Treasurers Appointed. Ezra 8:24-30.
5. The Journey Completed, and the Accounts Rendered.
Ezra 8:31-36.
III. EZRA SUPPRESSES UNLAWFUL MARRIAGES. Ezra 9:1-10:44.
1. Unlawful Marriages Are Reported to Him. Ezra 9:1-4.
2. Ezra's Confession of the People's Guilt. Ezra 9:5-15.
3. A Reformation Proposed by Shechaniah. Ezra 10:1-5.
4. The Reformation Effected. Ezra 10:6-17.
5. The Names of Those Who Put Away Their Wives. Ezra 10:18-44.
NEHEMIAH.
I. NEHEMIAH OBTAINS PERMISSION TO REBUILD JERUSALEM. Neh. 1:1-2:20
1. He Is Distressed about the Condition of the City and the
People. Neh. 1:1-11
2. His Request Is Granted. Neh. 2:1-8
3. His Journey, and a Secret Examination of the Ruins.
Neh. 2:9-16
4. His Purpose Made Known, and the Enemy Excited. Neh. 2:17-20
II. THE WALLS REBUILT. Neh. 3:1-4:23
1. The Work Distributed in Forty-two Sections. Neh. 3:1-32
2. The Enemies Mock, and Nehemiah Prays. Neh. 4:1-6
3. A Plot of the Enemy Defeated. Neh. 4:7-15
4. Precaution against an Attack. Neh. 4:16-23
III. OPPRESSION OF THE POOR BROKEN UP. Neh. 5:1-19
1. Complaints of Suffering and Usury. Neh. 5:1-5
2. The Evil Corrected. Neh. 5:6-13
3. Nehemiah's Own Example. Neh. 5:14-19
IV. THE PLOTTINGS OF THE ENEMY. Neh. 6:1-7:4
1. A Conference Requested. Neh. 6:1-4
2. A False Charge Presented. Neh. 6:5-9
3. Treacherous Counsel Within the City. Neh. 6:10-14
4. Treacherous Correspondence with Tobiah. Neh. 6:15-19
5. The City Carefully Guarded. Neh. 7:1-4
V. THE GENEALOGY OF ZERUBBABEL'S CARAVAN. Neh. 7:5-73
VI. THE READING OF THE LAW. Neh. 8:1-18
1. The Time, the Place and the Reading. Neh. 8:1-3
2. The Method of Procedure. Neh. 8:4-8
3. The People Comforted. Neh. 8:9-12
4. The Feast of Tabernacles Observed. Neh. 8:13-18
VII. A CONFESSION OF SINS AND A COVENANT. Neh. 9:1-10:39
1. A Penitent Assembly. Neh. 9:1-3
2. A Prayer of the Levites. Neh. 9:4-33
3. The Parties Who Sealed the Covenant. Neh. 10:1-29
4. The Statutes Which They Covenanted to Keep. Neh. 10:30-39
VIII. A REPEOPLING OF JERUSALEM. Neh. 11:1-36
1. The Plan Adopted. Neh. 11:1, 2
2. A Register of the Chiefs in the City. Neh. 11:3-24
3. The Cities of Judah and Benjamin at This Time Inhabited.
Neh. 11:25-36
IX. THE DEDICATION OF THE WALLS. Neh. 12:1-47
1. A Register of Priests and Levites. Neh. 12:1-26
2. The Walls Are Dedicated. Neh. 12:27-43
3. Keepers of Tithes Appointed. Neh. 12:44-47
X. CERTAIN REFORMS EFFECTED BY NEHEMIAH. Neh. 13:1-31
1. Separation from the Moabites and Ammonites. Neh. 13:1-3
2. An Unlawful Privilege of Tobiah Broken Up. Neh. 13:4-9
3. Neglected Tithes Restored. Neh. 13:10-14
4. Sabbath-breaking Broken Up. Neh. 13:15-22
5. Heathen Marriages Broken Up. Neh. 13:23-31
THE PROPHET MALACHI. Mal. 1:1-4:6
1. The Time of This Prophecy.
(1) After the temple service had been restored.
Mal. 1:10 3:10
(2) In a time of unlawful marriages. Mal. 2:11
(3) When the tithes had been withheld. Mal. 3:8-10
(All agree with Neh. 13:1-31).
2. Its Design.
(1) To support the reforms of Nehemiah. Neh. 13:1-31
(2) A Messianic prediction. Mal. 4:1-6
ESTHER.
I. ESTHER BECOMES QUEEN OF PERSIA. Esth. 1:1-2:23
1. The King Holds a Council and Gives a Feast. Esth. 1:1-2:23
2. The Queen Degraded. Esth. 1:10-22
3. A Device for Procuring Another Queen. Esth. 2:1-4
4. Mordecai and Esther. Esth. 2:5-11
5. Esther Is Chosen. Esth. 2:12-20
6. Mordecai Saves the King's Life. Esth. 2:21-23
II. HAMAN MAKES A PLOT TO EXTERMINATE THE JEWS. Esth. 3:1-5:14
1. His Promotion and His Purpose Formed. Esth. 3:1-6
2. A Day Selected, and the Decree Issued. Esth. 3:7-15
3. Mordecai Mourns, and Informs Esther. Esth. 4:1-9
4. Esther Is Persuaded to Petition the King. Esth. 4:10-17
5. Esther Is Accepted and Invites the King and Haman to a
6. A Plot against Mordecai. Esth. 5:9-14
III. THE DOWNFALL OF HAMAN AND THE DELIVERANCE OF THE JEWS.
Esth. 6:1-10:3
1. Mordecai Is Honored, and Haman Is Distressed. Esth. 6:1-14
2. Haman Exposed and Hanged. Esth. 7:1-10
3. Mordecai in Haman's Place, and Another Petition Granted.
Esth. 8:1-8
4. A New Decree Is Issued. Esth. 8:9-17
5. The Jews Destroy Their Enemies. Esth. 9:1-19
6. The Feast of Purim Instituted. Esth. 9:20-32
7. The Power of Ahasuerus and the Glory of Mordecai. Esth. 10:1-3
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