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THE FIRST BOOK OF MOSES, COMMONLY CALLED GENESIS.
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THE FIRST BOOK OF MOSES,
COMMONLY CALLED
GENESIS.
In
the
beginning
God
created
the
heaven
and
the
earth.
And
the
earth
was
waste
and
void;
and
darkness
was
upon
the
face
of
the
deep:
and
the
spirit
of
God
moved
upon
the
face
of
the
waters.
And
God
said,
Let
there
be
light:
and
there
was
light.
And
God
saw
the
light,
that
it
was
good:
and
God
divided
the
light
from
the
darkness.
And
God
called
the
light
Day,
and
the
darkness
he
called
Night.
And
there
was
evening
and
there
was
morning,
one
day.
And
God
said,
Let
there
be
a
firmament
in
the
midst
of
the
waters,
and
let
it
divide
the
waters
from
the
waters.
And
God
made
the
firmament,
and
divided
the
waters
which
were
under
the
firmament
from
the
waters
which
were
above
the
firmament:
and
it
was
so.
And
God
called
the
firmament
Heaven.
And
there
was
evening
and
there
was
morning,
a
second
day.
And
God
said,
Let
the
waters
under
the
heaven
be
gathered
together
unto
one
place,
and
let
the
dry
land
appear:
and
it
was
so.
And
God
called
the
dry
land
Earth;
and
the
gathering
together
of
the
waters
called
he
Seas:
and
God
saw
that
it
was
good.
And
God
said,
Let
the
earth
put
forth
grass,
herb
yielding
seed,
and
fruit
tree
bearing
fruit
after
its
kind,
wherein
is
the
seed
thereof,
upon
the
earth:
and
it
was
so.
And
the
earth
brought
forth
grass,
herb
yielding
seed
after
its
kind,
and
tree
bearing
fruit,
wherein
is
the
seed
thereof,
after
its
kind:
and
God
saw
that
it
was
good.
And
there
was
evening
and
there
was
morning,
a
third
day.
And
God
said,
Let
there
be
lights
in
the
firmament
of
the
heaven
to
divide
the
day
from
the
night;
and
let
them
be
for
signs,
and
for
seasons,
and
for
days
and
years:
and
let
them
be
for
lights
in
the
firmament
of
the
heaven
to
give
light
upon
the
earth:
and
it
was
so.
And
God
made
the
two
great
lights;
the
greater
light
to
rule
the
day,
and
the
lesser
light
to
rule
the
night:
he
made
the
stars
also.
And
God
set
them
in
the
firmament
of
the
heaven
to
give
light
upon
the
earth,
and
to
rule
over
the
day
and
over
the
night,
and
to
divide
the
light
from
the
darkness:
and
God
saw
that
it
was
good.
And
there
was
evening
and
there
was
morning,
a
fourth
day.
And
God
said,
Let
the
waters
bring
forth
abundantly
the
moving
creature
that
hath
life,
and
let
fowl
fly
above
the
earth
in
the
open
firmament
of
heaven.
And
God
created
the
great sea-monsters,
and
every
living
creature
that
moveth,
which
the
waters
brought
forth
abundantly,
after
their
kinds,
and
every
winged
fowl
after
its
kind:
and
God
saw
that
it
was
good.
And
God
blessed
them,
saying,
Be
fruitful,
and
multiply,
and
fill
the
waters
in
the
seas,
and
let
fowl
multiply
in
the
earth.
And
there
was
evening
and
there
was
morning,
a
fifth
day.
And
God
said,
Let
the
earth
bring
forth
the
living
creature
after
its
kind,
cattle,
and
creeping
thing,
and
beast
of
the
earth
after
its
kind:
and
it
was
so.
And
God
made
the
beast
of
the
earth
after
its
kind,
and
the
cattle
after
their
kind,
and
every
thing
that
creepeth
upon
the
ground
after
its
kind:
and
God
saw
that
it
was
good.
And
God
said,
Let
us
make
man
in
our
image,
after
our
likeness:
and
let
them
have
dominion
over
the
fish
of
the
sea,
and
over
the
fowl
of
the
air,
and
over
the
cattle,
and
over
all
the
earth,
and
over
every
creeping
thing
that
creepeth
upon
the
earth.
And
God
created
man
in
his
own
image,
in
the
image
of
God
created
he
him;
male
and
female
created
he
them.
And
God
blessed
them:
and
God
said
unto
them,
Be
fruitful,
and
multiply,
and
replenish
the
earth,
and
subdue
it;
and
have
dominion
over
the
fish
of
the
sea,
and
over
the
fowl
of
the
air,
and
over
every
living
thing
that
moveth
upon
the
earth.
And
God
said,
Behold,
I
have
given
you
every
herb
yielding
seed,
which
is
upon
the
face
of
all
the
earth,
and
every
tree,
in
the
which
is
the
fruit
of
a
tree
yielding
seed;
to
you
it
shall
be
for
meat:
and
to
every
beast
of
the
earth,
and
to
every
fowl
of
the
air,
and
to
every
thing
that
creepeth
upon
the
earth,
wherein
there
is
life,
I
have
given
every
green
herb
for
meat:
and
it
was
so.
And
God
saw
every
thing
that
he
had
made,
and,
behold,
it
was
very
good.
And
there
was
evening
and
there
was
morning,
the
sixth
day.
And
the
heaven
and
the
earth
were
finished,
and
all
the
host
of
them.
And
on
the
seventh
day
God
finished
his
work
which
he
had
made;
and
he
rested
on
the
seventh
day
from
all
his
work
which
he
had
made.
And
God
blessed
the
seventh
day,
and
hallowed
it:
because
that
in
it
he
rested
from
all
his
work
which
God
had
created
and
made.
These
are
the
generations
of
the
heaven
and
of
the
earth
when
they
were
created,
in
the
day
that
the
LORD
God
made
earth
and
heaven.
And
no
plant
of
the
field
was
yet
in
the
earth,
and
no
herb
of
the
field
had
yet
sprung
up:
for
the
LORD
God
had
not
caused
it
to
rain
upon
the
earth,
and
there
was
not
a
man
to
till
the
ground;
but
there
went
up
a
mist
from
the
earth,
and
watered
the
whole
face
of
the
ground.
And
the
LORD
God
formed
man
of
the
dust
of
the
ground,
and
breathed
into
his
nostrils
the
breath
of
life;
and
man
became
a
living
soul.
And
the
LORD
God
planted
a
garden
eastward,
in
Eden;
and
there
he
put
the
man
whom
he
had
formed.
And
out
of
the
ground
made
the
LORD
God
to
grow
every
tree
that
is
pleasant
to
the
sight,
and
good
for
food;
the
tree
of
life
also
in
the
midst
of
the
garden,
and
the
tree
of
the
knowledge
of
good
and
evil.
And
a
river
went
out
of
Eden
to
water
the
garden;
and
from
thence
it
was
parted,
and
became
four
heads.
The
name
of
the
first
is
Pishon:
that
is
it
which
compasseth
the
whole
land
of
Havilah,
where
there
is
gold;
and
the
gold
of
that
land
is
good:
there
is
bdellium
and
the
onyx
stone.
And
the
name
of
the
second
river
is
Gihon:
the
same
is
it
that
compasseth
the
whole
land
of
Cush.
And
the
name
of
the
third
river
is
Hiddekel:
that
is
it
which
goeth
in
front
of
Assyria.
And
the
fourth
river
is
Euphrates.
And
the
LORD
God
took
the
man,
and
put
him
into
the
garden
of
Eden
to
dress
it
and
to
keep
it.
And
the
LORD
God
commanded
the
man,
saying,
Of
every
tree
of
the
garden
thou
mayest
freely
eat:
but
of
the
tree
of
the
knowledge
of
good
and
evil,
thou shalt
not
eat
of
it:
for
in
the
day
that
thou
eatest
thereof
thou shalt
surely
die.
And
the
LORD
God
said,
It
is
not
good
that
the
man
should
be
alone;
I
will
make
him
an
help
meet
for
him.
And
out
of
the
ground
the
LORD
God
formed
every
beast
of
the
field,
and
every
fowl
of
the
air;
and
brought
them
unto
the
man
to
see
what
he
would
call
them:
and
whatsoever
the
man
called
every
living
creature,
that
was
the
name
thereof.
And
the
man
gave
names
to
all
cattle,
and
to
the
fowl
of
the
air,
and
to
every
beast
of
the
field;
but
for
man
there
was
not
found
an
help
meet
for
him.
And
the
LORD
God
caused
a
deep
sleep
to
fall
upon
the
man,
and
he
slept;
and
he
took
one
of
his
ribs,
and
closed
up
the
flesh
instead
thereof:
and
the
rib,
which
the
LORD
God
had
taken
from
the
man,
made
he
a
woman,
and
brought
her
unto
the
man.
And
the
man
said,
This
is
now
bone
of
my
bones,
and
flesh
of
my
flesh:
she
shall
be
called
Woman,
because
she
was
taken
out
of
Man.
Therefore
shall
a
man
leave
his
father
and
his
mother,
and
shall
cleave
unto
his
wife:
and
they
shall
be
one
flesh.
And
they
were
both
naked,
the
man
and
his
wife,
and
were
not
ashamed.
Now
the
serpent
was
more
subtil
than
any
beast
of
the
field
which
the
LORD
God
had
made.
And
he
said
unto
the
woman,
Yea,
hath
God
said,
Ye
shall
not
eat
of
any
tree
of
the
garden?
And
the
woman
said
unto
the
serpent,
Of
the
fruit
of
the
trees
of
the
garden
we
may
eat:
but
of
the
fruit
of
the
tree
which
is
in
the
midst
of
the
garden,
God
hath
said,
Ye
shall
not
eat
of
it,
neither
shall
ye
touch
it,
lest
ye
die.
And
the
serpent
said
unto
the
woman,
Ye
shall
not
surely
die:
for
God
doth
know
that
in
the
day
ye
eat
thereof,
then
your
eyes
shall
be
opened,
and
ye
shall
be
as
God,
knowing
good
and
evil.
And
when
the
woman
saw
that
the
tree
was
good
for
food,
and
that
it
was
a
delight
to
the
eyes,
and
that
the
tree
was
to
be
desired
to
make
one
wise,
she
took
of
the
fruit
thereof,
and
did
eat;
and
she
gave
also
unto
her
husband
with
her,
and
he
did
eat.
And
the
eyes
of
them
both
were
opened,
and
they
knew
that
they
were
naked;
and
they
sewed
fig
leaves
together,
and
made
themselves
aprons.
And
they
heard
the
voice
of
the
LORD
God
walking
in
the
garden
in
the
cool
of
the
day:
and
the
man
and
his
wife
hid
themselves
from
the
presence
of
the
LORD
God
amongst
the
trees
of
the
garden.
And
the
LORD
God
called
unto
the
man,
and
said
unto
him,
Where
art
thou?
And
he
said,
I
heard
thy
voice
in
the
garden,
and
I
was
afraid,
because
I
was
naked;
and
I
hid
myself.
And
he
said,
Who
told
thee
that
thou wast
naked?
Hast
thou
eaten
of
the
tree,
whereof
I
commanded
thee
that
thou shouldest
not
eat?
And
the
man
said,
The
woman
whom
thou
gavest
to
be
with
me,
she
gave
me
of
the
tree,
and
I
did
eat.
And
the
LORD
God
said
unto
the
woman,
What
is
this
thou
hast
done?
And
the
woman
said,
The
serpent
beguiled
me,
and
I
did
eat.
And
the
LORD
God
said
unto
the
serpent,
Because
thou
hast
done
this,
cursed
art
thou
above
all
cattle,
and
above
every
beast
of
the
field;
upon
thy
belly shalt
thou
go,
and
dust shalt
thou
eat
all
the
days
of
thy
life:
and
I
will
put
enmity
between
thee
and
the
woman,
and
between
thy
seed
and
her
seed:
it
shall
bruise
thy
head,
and
thou shalt
bruise
his
heel.
Unto
the
woman
he
said,
I
will
greatly
multiply
thy
sorrow
and
thy
conception;
in
sorrow
thou shalt
bring
forth
children;
and
thy
desire
shall
be
to
thy
husband,
and
he
shall
rule
over
thee.
And
unto
Adam
he
said,
Because
thou
hast
hearkened
unto
the
voice
of
thy
wife,
and
hast
eaten
of
the
tree,
of
which
I
commanded
thee,
saying,
Thou shalt
not
eat
of
it:
cursed
is
the
ground
for
thy
sake;
in
toil shalt
thou
eat
of
it
all
the
days
of
thy
life;
thorns
also
and
thistles
shall
it
bring
forth
to
thee;
and
thou shalt
eat
the
herb
of
the
field;
in
the
sweat
of
thy
face shalt
thou
eat
bread,
till
thou
return
unto
the
ground;
for
out
of
it wast
thou
taken:
for
dust
thou
art,
and
unto
dust shalt
thou
return.
And
the
man
called
his
wife’s
name
Eve;
because
she
was
the
mother
of
all
living.
And
the
LORD
God
made
for
Adam
and
for
his
wife
coats
of
skins,
and
clothed
them.
And
the
LORD
God
said,
Behold,
the
man
is
become
as
one
of
us,
to
know
good
and
evil;
and
now,
lest
he
put
forth
his
hand,
and
take
also
of
the
tree
of
life,
and
eat,
and
live
for
ever:
therefore
the
LORD
God
sent
him
forth
from
the
garden
of
Eden,
to
till
the
ground
from
whence
he
was
taken.
So
he
drove
out
the
man;
and
he
placed
at
the
east
of
the
garden
of
Eden
the
Cherubim,
and
the
flame
of
a
sword
which
turned
every
way,
to
keep
the
way
of
the
tree
of
life.
And
the
man
knew
Eve
his
wife;
and
she
conceived,
and
bare
Cain,
and
said,
I
have
gotten
a
man
with
the
help
of
the
LORD.
And
again
she
bare
his
brother
Abel.
And
Abel
was
a
keeper
of
sheep,
but
Cain
was
a
tiller
of
the
ground.
And
in
process
of
time
it
came
to
pass,
that
Cain
brought
of
the
fruit
of
the
ground
an
offering
unto
the
LORD.
And
Abel,
he
also
brought
of
the
firstlings
of
his
flock
and
of
the
fat
thereof.
And
the
LORD
had
respect
unto
Abel
and
to
his
offering:
but
unto
Cain
and
to
his
offering
he
had
not
respect.
And
Cain
was
very
wroth,
and
his
countenance
fell.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Cain,
Why
art
thou
wroth?
and
why
is
thy
countenance
fallen?
If
thou
doest
well, shalt
thou
not
be
accepted?
and
if
thou
doest
not
well,
sin coucheth
at
the
door:
and
unto
thee
shall
be
his
desire,
and
thou shalt
rule
over
him.
And
Cain
told
Abel
his
brother.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
were
in
the
field,
that
Cain
rose
up
against
Abel
his
brother,
and
slew
him.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Cain,
Where
is
Abel
thy
brother?
And
he
said,
I
know
not:
am
I
my
brother’s
keeper?
And
he
said,
What
hast
thou
done?
the
voice
of
thy
brother’s
blood
crieth
unto
me
from
the
ground.
And
now
cursed
art
thou
from
the
ground,
which
hath
opened
her
mouth
to
receive
thy
brother’s
blood
from
thy
hand;
when
thou
tillest
the
ground,
it
shall
not
henceforth
yield
unto
thee
her
strength;
a
fugitive
and
a
wanderer shalt
thou
be
in
the
earth.
And
Cain
said
unto
the
LORD,
My
punishment
is
greater
than
I
can
bear.
Behold,
thou
hast
driven
me
out
this
day
from
the
face
of
the
ground;
and
from
thy
face
shall
I
be
hid;
and
I
shall
be
a
fugitive
and
a
wanderer
in
the
earth;
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
whosoever
findeth
me
shall
slay
me.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Therefore
whosoever
slayeth
Cain,
vengeance
shall
be
taken
on
him
sevenfold.
And
the
LORD
appointed
a
sign
for
Cain,
lest
any
finding
him
should
smite
him.
And
Cain
went
out
from
the
presence
of
the
LORD,
and
dwelt
in
the
land
of
Nod,
on
the
east
of
Eden.
And
Cain
knew
his
wife;
and
she
conceived,
and
bare
Enoch:
and
he
builded
a
city,
and
called
the
name
of
the
city,
after
the
name
of
his
son,
Enoch.
And
unto
Enoch
was
born
Irad:
and
Irad
begat
Mehujael:
and
Mehujael
begat
Methushael:
and
Methushael
begat
Lamech.
And
Lamech
took
unto
him
two
wives:
the
name
of
the
one
was
Adah,
and
the
name
of
the
other
Zillah.
And
Adah
bare
Jabal:
he
was
the
father
of
such
as
dwell
in
tents
and
have
cattle.
And
his
brother’s
name
was
Jubal:
he
was
the
father
of
all
such
as
handle
the
harp
and
pipe.
And
Zillah,
she
also
bare
Tubal-cain,
the
forger
of
every
cutting
instrument
of
brass
and
iron:
and
the
sister
of
Tubal-cain
was
Naamah.
And
Lamech
said
unto
his
wives:
Adah
and
Zillah,
hear
my
voice;
Ye
wives
of
Lamech,
hearken
unto
my
speech:
For
I
have
slain
a
man
for
wounding
me,
And
a
young
man
for
bruising
me:
If
Cain
shall
be
avenged
sevenfold,
Truly
Lamech
seventy
and
sevenfold.
And
Adam
knew
his
wife
again;
and
she
bare
a
son,
and
called
his
name
Seth:
For,
said
she,
God
hath
appointed
me
another
seed
instead
of
Abel;
for
Cain
slew
him.
And
to
Seth,
to
him
also
there
was
born
a
son;
and
he
called
his
name
Enosh:
then
began
men
to
call
upon
the
name
of
the
LORD.
This
is
the
book
of
the
generations
of
Adam.
In
the
day
that
God
created
man,
in
the
likeness
of
God
made
he
him;
male
and
female
created
he
them;
and
blessed
them,
and
called
their
name
Adam,
in
the
day
when
they
were
created.
And
Adam
lived
an
hundred
and
thirty
years,
and
begat
a
son
in
his
own
likeness,
after
his
image;
and
called
his
name
Seth:
and
the
days
of
Adam
after
he
begat
Seth
were
eight
hundred
years:
and
he
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
all
the
days
that
Adam
lived
were
nine
hundred
and
thirty
years:
and
he
died.
And
Seth
lived
an
hundred
and
five
years,
and
begat
Enosh:
and
Seth
lived
after
he
begat
Enosh
eight
hundred
and
seven
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters:
and
all
the
days
of
Seth
were
nine
hundred
and
twelve
years:
and
he
died.
And
Enosh
lived
ninety
years,
and
begat
Kenan:
and
Enosh
lived
after
he
begat
Kenan
eight
hundred
and
fifteen
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters:
and
all
the
days
of
Enosh
were
nine
hundred
and
five
years:
and
he
died.
And
Kenan
lived
seventy
years,
and
begat
Mahalalel:
and
Kenan
lived
after
he
begat
Mahalalel
eight
hundred
and
forty
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters:
and
all
the
days
of
Kenan
were
nine
hundred
and
ten
years:
and
he
died.
And
Mahalalel
lived
sixty
and
five
years,
and
begat
Jared:
And
Mahalalel
lived
after
he
begat
Jared
eight
hundred
and
thirty
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters:
and
all
the
days
of
Mahalalel
were
eight
hundred
ninety
and
five
years:
and
he
died.
And
Jared
lived
an
hundred
sixty
and
two
years,
and
begat
Enoch:
and
Jared
lived
after
he
begat
Enoch
eight
hundred
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters:
And
all
the
days
of
Jared
were
nine
hundred
sixty
and
two
years:
and
he
died.
And
Enoch
lived
sixty
and
five
years,
and
begat
Methuselah:
and
Enoch
walked
with
God
after
he
begat
Methuselah
three
hundred
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters:
and
all
the
days
of
Enoch
were
three
hundred
sixty
and
five
years:
and
Enoch
walked
with
God:
and
he
was
not;
for
God
took
him.
And
Methuselah
lived
an
hundred
eighty
and
seven
years,
and
begat
Lamech:
and
Methuselah
lived
after
he
begat
Lamech
seven
hundred
eighty
and
two
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters:
And
all
the
days
of
Methuselah
were
nine
hundred
sixty
and
nine
years:
and
he
died.
And
Lamech
lived
an
hundred
eighty
and
two
years,
and
begat
a
son:
and
he
called
his
name
Noah,
saying,
This
same
shall
comfort
us
for
our
work
and
for
the
toil
of
our
hands,
because
of
the
ground
which
the
LORD
hath
cursed.
And
Lamech
lived
after
he
begat
Noah
five
hundred
ninety
and
five
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters:
And
all
the
days
of
Lamech
were
seven
hundred
seventy
and
seven
years:
and
he
died.
And
Noah
was
five
hundred
years
old:
and
Noah
begat
Shem,
Ham,
and
Japheth.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
men
began
to
multiply
on
the
face
of
the
ground,
and
daughters
were
born
unto
them,
that
the
sons
of
God
saw
the
daughters
of
men
that
they
were
fair;
and
they
took
them
wives
of
all
that
they
chose.
And
the
LORD
said,
My
spirit
shall
not
strive
with
man
for
ever,
for
that
he
also
is
flesh:
yet
shall
his
days
be
an
hundred
and
twenty
years.
The
Nephilim
were
in
the
earth
in
those
days,
and
also
after
that,
when
the
sons
of
God
came
in
unto
the
daughters
of
men,
and
they
bare
children
to
them:
the
same
were
the
mighty
men
which
were
of
old,
the
men
of
renown.
And
the
LORD
saw
that
the
wickedness
of
man
was
great
in
the
earth,
and
that
every
imagination
of
the
thoughts
of
his
heart
was
only
evil
continually.
And
it
repented
the
LORD
that
he
had
made
man
on
the
earth,
and
it
grieved
him
at
his
heart.
And
the
LORD
said,
I
will
destroy
man
whom
I
have
created
from
the
face
of
the
ground;
both
man,
and
beast,
and
creeping
thing,
and
fowl
of
the
air;
for
it
repenteth
me
that
I
have
made
them.
But
Noah
found
grace
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD.
These
are
the
generations
of
Noah.
Noah
was
a
righteous
man,
and
perfect
in
his
generations:
Noah
walked
with
God.
And
Noah
begat
three
sons,
Shem,
Ham,
and
Japheth.
And
the
earth
was
corrupt
before
God,
and
the
earth
was
filled
with
violence.
And
God
saw
the
earth,
and,
behold,
it
was
corrupt;
for
all
flesh
had
corrupted
his
way
upon
the
earth.
And
God
said
unto
Noah,
The
end
of
all
flesh
is
come
before
me;
for
the
earth
is
filled
with
violence
through
them;
and,
behold,
I
will
destroy
them
with
the
earth.
Make
thee
an
ark
of
gopher
wood;
rooms shalt
thou
make
in
the
ark,
and shalt
pitch
it
within
and
without
with
pitch.
And
this
is
how
thou shalt
make
it:
the
length
of
the
ark
three
hundred
cubits,
the
breadth
of
it
fifty
cubits,
and
the
height
of
it
thirty
cubits.
A
light shalt
thou
make
to
the
ark,
and
to
a
cubit shalt
thou
finish
it
upward;
and
the
door
of
the
ark shalt
thou
set
in
the
side
thereof;
with
lower,
second,
and
third
stories shalt
thou
make
it.
And
I,
behold,
I
do
bring
the
flood
of
waters
upon
the
earth,
to
destroy
all
flesh,
wherein
is
the
breath
of
life,
from
under
heaven;
every
thing
that
is
in
the
earth
shall
die.
But
I
will
establish
my
covenant
with
thee;
and
thou shalt
come
into
the
ark,
thou,
and
thy
sons,
and
thy
wife,
and
thy
sons’
wives
with
thee.
And
of
every
living
thing
of
all
flesh,
two
of
every
sort shalt
thou
bring
into
the
ark,
to
keep
them
alive
with
thee;
they
shall
be
male
and
female.
Of
the
fowl
after
their
kind,
and
of
the
cattle
after
their
kind,
of
every
creeping
thing
of
the
ground
after
its
kind,
two
of
every
sort
shall
come
unto
thee,
to
keep
them
alive.
And
take
thou
unto
thee
of
all
food
that
is
eaten,
and
gather
it
to
thee;
and
it
shall
be
for
food
for
thee,
and
for
them.
Thus
did
Noah;
according
to
all
that
God
commanded
him,
so
did
he.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Noah,
Come
thou
and
all
thy
house
into
the
ark;
for
thee
have
I
seen
righteous
before
me
in
this
generation.
Of
every
clean
beast
thou shalt
take
to
thee
seven
and
seven,
the
male
and
his
female;
and
of
the
beasts
that
are
not
clean
two,
the
male
and
his
female;
of
the
fowl
also
of
the
air,
seven
and
seven,
male
and
female:
to
keep
seed
alive
upon
the
face
of
all
the
earth.
For
yet
seven
days,
and
I
will
cause
it
to
rain
upon
the
earth
forty
days
and
forty
nights;
and
every
living
thing
that
I
have
made
will
I
destroy
from
off
the
face
of
the
ground.
And
Noah
did
according
unto
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
him.
And
Noah
was
six
hundred
years
old
when
the
flood
of
waters
was
upon
the
earth.
And
Noah
went
in,
and
his
sons,
and
his
wife,
and
his
sons’
wives
with
him,
into
the
ark,
because
of
the
waters
of
the
flood.
Of
clean
beasts,
and
of
beasts
that
are
not
clean,
and
of
fowls,
and
of
every
thing
that
creepeth
upon
the
ground,
there
went
in
two
and
two
unto
Noah
into
the
ark,
male
and
female,
as
God
commanded
Noah.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
the
seven
days,
that
the
waters
of
the
flood
were
upon
the
earth.
In
the
six
hundredth
year
of
Noah’s
life,
in
the
second
month,
on
the
seventeenth
day
of
the
month,
on
the
same
day
were
all
the
fountains
of
the
great
deep
broken
up,
and
the
windows
of
heaven
were
opened.
And
the
rain
was
upon
the
earth
forty
days
and
forty
nights.
In
the
selfsame
day
entered
Noah,
and
Shem,
and
Ham,
and
Japheth,
the
sons
of
Noah,
and
Noah’s
wife,
and
the
three
wives
of
his
sons
with
them,
into
the
ark;
they,
and
every
beast
after
its
kind,
and
all
the
cattle
after
their
kind,
and
every
creeping
thing
that
creepeth
upon
the
earth
after
its
kind,
and
every
fowl
after
its
kind,
every
bird
of
every
sort.
And
they
went
in
unto
Noah
into
the
ark,
two
and
two
of
all
flesh
wherein
is
the
breath
of
life.
And
they
that
went
in,
went
in
male
and
female
of
all
flesh,
as
God
commanded
him:
and
the
LORD
shut
him
in.
And
the
flood
was
forty
days
upon
the
earth;
and
the
waters
increased,
and
bare
up
the
ark,
and
it
was
lift
up
above
the
earth.
And
the
waters
prevailed,
and
increased
greatly
upon
the
earth;
and
the
ark
went
upon
the
face
of
the
waters.
And
the
waters
prevailed
exceedingly
upon
the
earth;
and
all
the
high
mountains
that
were
under
the
whole
heaven
were
covered.
Fifteen
cubits
upward
did
the
waters
prevail;
and
the
mountains
were
covered.
And
all
flesh
died
that
moved
upon
the
earth,
both
fowl,
and
cattle,
and
beast,
and
every
creeping
thing
that
creepeth
upon
the
earth,
and
every
man:
all
in
whose
nostrils
was
the
breath
of
the
spirit
of
life,
of
all
that
was
in
the
dry
land,
died.
And
every
living
thing
was
destroyed
which
was
upon
the
face
of
the
ground,
both
man,
and
cattle,
and
creeping
thing,
and
fowl
of
the
heaven;
and
they
were
destroyed
from
the
earth:
and
Noah
only
was
left,
and
they
that
were
with
him
in
the
ark.
And
the
waters
prevailed
upon
the
earth
an
hundred
and
fifty
days.
And
God
remembered
Noah,
and
every
living
thing,
and
all
the
cattle
that
were
with
him
in
the
ark:
and
God
made
a
wind
to
pass
over
the
earth,
and
the
waters assuaged;
the
fountains
also
of
the
deep
and
the
windows
of
heaven
were
stopped,
and
the
rain
from
heaven
was
restrained;
and
the
waters
returned
from
off
the
earth
continually:
and
after
the
end
of
an
hundred
and
fifty
days
the
waters
decreased.
And
the
ark
rested
in
the
seventh
month,
on
the
seventeenth
day
of
the
month,
upon
the
mountains
of
Ararat.
And
the
waters
decreased
continually
until
the
tenth
month:
in
the
tenth
month,
on
the
first
day
of
the
month,
were
the
tops
of
the
mountains
seen.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
forty
days,
that
Noah
opened
the
window
of
the
ark
which
he
had
made:
and
he
sent
forth
a
raven,
and
it
went
forth
to
and
fro,
until
the
waters
were
dried
up
from
off
the
earth.
And
he
sent
forth
a
dove
from
him,
to
see
if
the
waters
were
abated
from
off
the
face
of
the
ground;
but
the
dove
found
no
rest
for
the
sole
of
her
foot,
and
she
returned
unto
him
to
the
ark,
for
the
waters
were
on
the
face
of
the
whole
earth:
and
he
put
forth
his
hand,
and
took
her,
and
brought
her
in
unto
him
into
the
ark.
And
he
stayed
yet
other
seven
days;
and
again
he
sent
forth
the
dove
out
of
the
ark;
and
the
dove
came
in
to
him
at
eventide;
and,
lo,
in
her
mouth
an
olive
leaf
pluckt
off:
so
Noah
knew
that
the
waters
were
abated
from
off
the
earth.
And
he
stayed
yet
other
seven
days;
and
sent
forth
the
dove;
and
she
returned
not
again
unto
him
any
more.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
six
hundred
and
first
year,
in
the
first
month,
the
first
day
of
the
month,
the
waters
were
dried
up
from
off
the
earth:
and
Noah
removed
the
covering
of
the
ark,
and
looked,
and,
behold,
the
face
of
the
ground
was
dried.
And
in
the
second
month,
on
the
seven
and
twentieth
day
of
the
month,
was
the
earth
dry.
And
God
spake
unto
Noah,
saying,
Go
forth
of
the
ark,
thou,
and
thy
wife,
and
thy
sons,
and
thy
sons’
wives
with
thee.
Bring
forth
with
thee
every
living
thing
that
is
with
thee
of
all
flesh,
both
fowl,
and
cattle,
and
every
creeping
thing
that
creepeth
upon
the
earth;
that
they
may
breed
abundantly
in
the
earth,
and
be
fruitful,
and
multiply
upon
the
earth.
And
Noah
went
forth,
and
his
sons,
and
his
wife,
and
his
sons’
wives
with
him:
every
beast,
every
creeping
thing,
and
every
fowl,
whatsoever
moveth
upon
the
earth,
after
their
families,
went
forth
out
of
the
ark.
And
Noah
builded
an
altar
unto
the
LORD;
and
took
of
every
clean
beast,
and
of
every
clean
fowl,
and
offered
burnt
offerings
on
the
altar.
And
the
LORD
smelled
the
sweet
savour;
and
the
LORD
said
in
his
heart,
I
will
not
again
curse
the
ground
any
more
for
man’s
sake,
for
that
the
imagination
of
man’s
heart
is
evil
from
his
youth;
neither
will
I
again
smite
any
more
every
thing
living,
as
I
have
done.
While
the
earth
remaineth,
seedtime
and
harvest,
and
cold
and
heat,
and
summer
and
winter,
and
day
and
night
shall
not
cease.
And
God
blessed
Noah
and
his
sons,
and
said
unto
them,
Be
fruitful,
and
multiply,
and
replenish
the
earth.
And
the
fear
of
you
and
the
dread
of
you
shall
be
upon
every
beast
of
the
earth,
and
upon
every
fowl
of
the
air;
with
all
wherewith
the
ground teemeth,
and
all
the
fishes
of
the
sea,
into
your
hand
are
they
delivered.
Every
moving
thing
that
liveth
shall
be
food
for
you;
as
the
green
herb
have
I
given
you
all.
But
flesh
with
the
life
thereof,
which
is
the
blood
thereof,
shall
ye
not
eat.
And
surely
your
blood,
the
blood
of
your
lives,
will
I
require;
at
the
hand
of
every
beast
will
I
require
it:
and
at
the
hand
of
man,
even
at
the
hand
of
every
man’s
brother,
will
I
require
the
life
of
man.
Whoso
sheddeth
man’s
blood,
by
man
shall
his
blood
be
shed:
for
in
the
image
of
God
made
he
man.
And
you,
be
ye
fruitful,
and
multiply;
bring
forth
abundantly
in
the
earth,
and
multiply
therein.
And
God
spake
unto
Noah,
and
to
his
sons
with
him,
saying,
And
I,
behold,
I
establish
my
covenant
with
you,
and
with
your
seed
after
you;
and
with
every
living
creature
that
is
with
you,
the
fowl,
the
cattle,
and
every
beast
of
the
earth
with
you;
of
all
that
go
out
of
the
ark,
even
every
beast
of
the
earth.
And
I
will
establish
my
covenant
with
you;
neither
shall
all
flesh
be
cut
off
any
more
by
the
waters
of
the
flood;
neither
shall
there
any
more
be
a
flood
to
destroy
the
earth.
And
God
said,
This
is
the
token
of
the
covenant
which
I
make
between
me
and
you
and
every
living
creature
that
is
with
you,
for
perpetual
generations:
I
do
set
my
bow
in
the
cloud,
and
it
shall
be
for
a
token
of
a
covenant
between
me
and
the
earth.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
I
bring
a
cloud
over
the
earth,
that
the
bow
shall
be
seen
in
the
cloud,
and
I
will
remember
my
covenant,
which
is
between
me
and
you
and
every
living
creature
of
all
flesh;
and
the
waters
shall
no
more
become
a
flood
to
destroy
all
flesh.
And
the
bow
shall
be
in
the
cloud;
and
I
will
look
upon
it,
that
I
may
remember
the
everlasting
covenant
between
God
and
every
living
creature
of
all
flesh
that
is
upon
the
earth.
And
God
said
unto
Noah,
This
is
the
token
of
the
covenant
which
I
have
established
between
me
and
all
flesh
that
is
upon
the
earth.
And
the
sons
of
Noah,
that
went
forth
of
the
ark,
were
Shem,
and
Ham,
and
Japheth:
and
Ham
is
the
father
of
Canaan.
These
three
were
the
sons
of
Noah:
and
of
these
was
the
whole
earth
overspread.
And
Noah
began
to
be
an
husbandman,
and
planted
a
vineyard:
and
he
drank
of
the
wine,
and
was
drunken;
and
he
was
uncovered
within
his
tent.
And
Ham,
the
father
of
Canaan,
saw
the
nakedness
of
his
father,
and
told
his
two
brethren
without.
And
Shem
and
Japheth
took
a
garment,
and
laid
it
upon
both
their
shoulders,
and
went
backward,
and
covered
the
nakedness
of
their
father;
and
their
faces
were
backward,
and
they
saw
not
their
father’s
nakedness.
And
Noah
awoke
from
his
wine,
and
knew
what
his
youngest
son
had
done
unto
him.
And
he
said,
Cursed
be
Canaan;
A
servant
of
servants
shall
he
be
unto
his
brethren.
And
he
said,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Shem;
And
let
Canaan
be
his
servant.
God
enlarge
Japheth,
And
let
him
dwell
in
the
tents
of
Shem;
And
let
Canaan
be
his
servant.
And
Noah
lived
after
the
flood
three
hundred
and
fifty
years.
And
all
the
days
of
Noah
were
nine
hundred
and
fifty
years:
and
he
died.
Now
these
are
the
generations
of
the
sons
of
Noah,
Shem
Ham
and
Japheth:
and
unto
them
were
sons
born
after
the
flood.
The
sons
of
Japheth;
Gomer,
and
Magog,
and
Madai,
and
Javan,
and
Tubal,
and
Meshech,
and
Tiras.
And
the
sons
of
Gomer;
Ashkenaz,
and
Riphath,
and
Togarmah.
And
the
sons
of
Javan;
Elishah,
and
Tarshish,
Kittim,
and
Dodanim.
Of
these
were
the
isles
of
the
nations
divided
in
their
lands,
every
one
after
his
tongue;
after
their
families,
in
their
nations.
And
the
sons
of
Ham;
Cush,
and
Mizraim,
and
Put,
and
Canaan.
And
the
sons
of
Cush;
Seba,
and
Havilah,
and
Sabtah,
and
Raamah,
and
Sabteca:
and
the
sons
of
Raamah;
Sheba,
and
Dedan.
And
Cush
begat
Nimrod:
he
began
to
be
a
mighty
one
in
the
earth.
He
was
a
mighty
hunter
before
the
LORD:
wherefore
it
is
said,
Like
Nimrod
a
mighty
hunter
before
the
LORD.
And
the
beginning
of
his
kingdom
was
Babel,
and
Erech,
and
Accad,
and
Calneh,
in
the
land
of
Shinar.
Out
of
that
land
he
went
forth
into
Assyria,
and
builded
Nineveh,
and
Rehoboth-Ir,
and
Calah,
and
Resen
between
Nineveh
and
Calah (the
same
is
the
great
city).
And
Mizraim
begat
Ludim,
and
Anamim,
and
Lehabim,
and
Naphtuhim,
and
Pathrusim,
and
Casluhim (whence
went
forth
the
Philistines),
and
Caphtorim.
And
Canaan
begat
Zidon
his
firstborn,
and
Heth;
and
the
Jebusite,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Girgashite;
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Arkite,
and
the
Sinite;
and
the
Arvadite,
and
the
Zemarite,
and
the
Hamathite:
and
afterward
were
the
families
of
the
Canaanite
spread
abroad.
And
the
border
of
the
Canaanite
was
from
Zidon,
as
thou
goest
toward
Gerar,
unto
Gaza;
as
thou
goest
toward
Sodom
and
Gomorrah
and
Admah
and
Zeboiim,
unto
Lasha.
These
are
the
sons
of
Ham,
after
their
families,
after
their
tongues,
in
their
lands,
in
their
nations.
And
unto
Shem,
the
father
of
all
the
children
of
Eber,
the
elder
brother
of
Japheth,
to
him
also
were
children
born.
The
sons
of
Shem;
Elam,
and
Asshur,
and
Arpachshad,
and
Lud,
and
Aram.
And
the
sons
of
Aram;
Uz,
and
Hul,
and
Gether,
and
Mash.
And
Arpachshad
begat
Shelah;
and
Shelah
begat
Eber.
And
unto
Eber
were
born
two
sons:
the
name
of
the
one
was
Peleg;
for
in
his
days
was
the
earth
divided;
and
his
brother’s
name
was
Joktan.
And
Joktan
begat
Almodad,
and
Sheleph,
and
Hazarmaveth,
and
Jerah;
and
Hadoram,
and
Uzal,
and
Diklah;
and
Obal,
and
Abimael,
and
Sheba;
and
Ophir,
and
Havilah,
and
Jobab:
all
these
were
the
sons
of
Joktan.
And
their
dwelling
was
from
Mesha,
as
thou
goest
toward
Sephar,
the
mountain
of
the
east.
These
are
the
sons
of
Shem,
after
their
families,
after
their
tongues,
in
their
lands,
after
their
nations.
These
are
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Noah,
after
their
generations,
in
their
nations:
and
of
these
were
the
nations
divided
in
the
earth
after
the
flood.
And
the
whole
earth
was
of
one
language
and
of
one
speech.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
journeyed
east,
that
they
found
a
plain
in
the
land
of
Shinar;
and
they
dwelt
there.
And
they
said
one
to
another,
Go
to,
let
us
make
brick,
and
burn
them
throughly.
And
they
had
brick
for
stone,
and
slime
had
they
for
mortar.
And
they
said,
Go
to,
let
us
build
us
a
city,
and
a
tower,
whose
top
may
reach
unto
heaven,
and
let
us
make
us
a
name;
lest
we
be
scattered
abroad
upon
the
face
of
the
whole
earth.
And
the
LORD
came
down
to
see
the
city
and
the
tower,
which
the
children
of
men
builded.
And
the
LORD
said,
Behold,
they
are
one
people,
and
they
have
all
one
language;
and
this
is
what
they
begin
to
do:
and
now
nothing
will
be
withholden
from
them,
which
they
purpose
to
do.
Go
to,
let
us
go
down,
and
there
confound
their
language,
that
they
may
not
understand
one
another’s
speech.
So
the
LORD
scattered
them
abroad
from
thence
upon
the
face
of
all
the
earth:
and
they
left
off
to
build
the
city.
Therefore
was
the
name
of
it
called
Babel;
because
the
LORD
did
there
confound
the
language
of
all
the
earth:
and
from
thence
did
the
LORD
scatter
them
abroad
upon
the
face
of
all
the
earth.
These
are
the
generations
of
Shem.
Shem
was
an
hundred
years
old,
and
begat
Arpachshad
two
years
after
the
flood:
and
Shem
lived
after
he
begat
Arpachshad
five
hundred
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
Arpachshad
lived
five
and
thirty
years,
and
begat
Shelah:
and
Arpachshad
lived
after
he
begat
Shelah
four
hundred
and
three
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
Shelah
lived
thirty
years,
and
begat
Eber:
and
Shelah
lived
after
he
begat
Eber
four
hundred
and
three
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
Eber
lived
four
and
thirty
years,
and
begat
Peleg:
and
Eber
lived
after
he
begat
Peleg
four
hundred
and
thirty
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
Peleg
lived
thirty
years,
and
begat
Reu:
and
Peleg
lived
after
he
begat
Reu
two
hundred
and
nine
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
Reu
lived
two
and
thirty
years,
and
begat
Serug:
and
Reu
lived
after
he
begat
Serug
two
hundred
and
seven
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
Serug
lived
thirty
years,
and
begat
Nahor:
and
Serug
lived
after
he
begat
Nahor
two
hundred
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
Nahor
lived
nine
and
twenty
years,
and
begat
Terah:
and
Nahor
lived
after
he
begat
Terah
an
hundred
and
nineteen
years,
and
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
Terah
lived
seventy
years,
and
begat
Abram,
Nahor,
and
Haran.
Now
these
are
the
generations
of
Terah.
Terah
begat
Abram,
Nahor,
and
Haran;
and
Haran
begat
Lot.
And
Haran
died
in
the
presence
of
his
father
Terah
in
the
land
of
his
nativity,
in
Ur
of
the
Chaldees.
And
Abram
and
Nahor
took
them
wives:
the
name
of
Abram’s
wife
was
Sarai;
and
the
name
of
Nahor’s
wife,
Milcah,
the
daughter
of
Haran,
the
father
of
Milcah,
and
the
father
of
Iscah.
And
Sarai
was
barren;
she
had
no
child.
And
Terah
took
Abram
his
son,
and
Lot
the
son
of
Haran,
his
son’s
son,
and
Sarai
his
daughter
in
law,
his
son
Abram’s
wife;
and
they
went
forth
with
them
from
Ur
of
the
Chaldees,
to
go
into
the
land
of
Canaan;
and
they
came
unto
Haran,
and
dwelt
there.
And
the
days
of
Terah
were
two
hundred
and
five
years:
and
Terah
died
in
Haran.
Now
the
LORD
said
unto
Abram,
Get
thee
out
of
thy
country,
and
from
thy
kindred,
and
from
thy
father’s
house,
unto
the
land
that
I
will
shew
thee:
and
I
will
make
of
thee
a
great
nation,
and
I
will
bless
thee,
and
make
thy
name
great;
and
be
thou
a
blessing:
and
I
will
bless
them
that
bless
thee,
and
him
that
curseth
thee
will
I
curse:
and
in
thee
shall
all
the
families
of
the
earth
be
blessed.
So
Abram
went,
as
the
LORD
had
spoken
unto
him;
and
Lot
went
with
him:
and
Abram
was
seventy
and
five
years
old
when
he
departed
out
of
Haran.
And
Abram
took
Sarai
his
wife,
and
Lot
his
brother’s
son,
and
all
their
substance
that
they
had
gathered,
and
the
souls
that
they
had
gotten
in
Haran;
and
they
went
forth
to
go
into
the
land
of
Canaan;
and
into
the
land
of
Canaan
they
came.
And
Abram
passed
through
the
land
unto
the
place
of
Shechem,
unto
the
oak
of
Moreh.
And
the
Canaanite
was
then
in
the
land.
And
the
LORD
appeared
unto
Abram,
and
said,
Unto
thy
seed
will
I
give
this
land:
and
there
builded
he
an
altar
unto
the
LORD,
who
appeared
unto
him.
And
he
removed
from
thence
unto
the
mountain
on
the
east
of
Beth-el,
and
pitched
his
tent,
having
Beth-el
on
the
west,
and
Ai
on
the
east:
and
there
he
builded
an
altar
unto
the
LORD,
and
called
upon
the
name
of
the
LORD.
And
Abram
journeyed,
going
on
still
toward
the
South.
And
there
was
a
famine
in
the
land:
and
Abram
went
down
into
Egypt
to
sojourn
there;
for
the
famine
was
sore
in
the
land.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
was
come
near
to
enter
into
Egypt,
that
he
said
unto
Sarai
his
wife,
Behold
now,
I
know
that
thou
art
a
fair
woman
to
look
upon:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
the
Egyptians
shall
see
thee,
that
they
shall
say,
This
is
his
wife:
and
they
will
kill
me,
but
they
will
save
thee
alive.
Say,
I
pray
thee,
thou
art
my
sister:
that
it
may
be
well
with
me
for
thy
sake,
and
that
my
soul
may
live
because
of
thee.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that,
when
Abram
was
come
into
Egypt,
the
Egyptians
beheld
the
woman
that
she
was
very
fair.
And
the
princes
of
Pharaoh
saw
her,
and
praised
her
to
Pharaoh:
and
the
woman
was
taken
into
Pharaoh’s
house.
And
he
entreated
Abram
well
for
her
sake:
and
he
had
sheep,
and
oxen,
and he-asses,
and
menservants,
and
maidservants,
and she-asses,
and
camels.
And
the
LORD
plagued
Pharaoh
and
his
house
with
great
plagues
because
of
Sarai
Abram’s
wife.
And
Pharaoh
called
Abram,
and
said,
What
is
this
that
thou
hast
done
unto
me?
why
didst
thou
not
tell
me
that
she
was
thy
wife?
Why
saidst
thou,
She
is
my
sister?
so
that
I
took
her
to
be
my
wife:
now
therefore
behold
thy
wife,
take
her,
and
go
thy
way.
And
Pharaoh
gave
men
charge
concerning
him:
and
they
brought
him
on
the
way,
and
his
wife,
and
all
that
he
had.
And
Abram
went
up
out
of
Egypt,
he,
and
his
wife,
and
all
that
he
had,
and
Lot
with
him,
into
the
South.
And
Abram
was
very
rich
in
cattle,
in
silver,
and
in
gold.
And
he
went
on
his
journeys
from
the
South
even
to
Beth-el,
unto
the
place
where
his
tent
had
been
at
the
beginning,
between
Beth-el
and
Ai;
unto
the
place
of
the
altar,
which
he
had
made
there
at
the
first:
and
there
Abram
called
on
the
name
of
the
LORD.
And
Lot
also,
which
went
with
Abram,
had
flocks,
and
herds,
and
tents.
And
the
land
was
not
able
to
bear
them,
that
they
might
dwell
together:
for
their
substance
was
great,
so
that
they
could
not
dwell
together.
And
there
was
a
strife
between
the
herdmen
of
Abram’s
cattle
and
the
herdmen
of
Lot’s
cattle:
and
the
Canaanite
and
the
Perizzite
dwelled
then
in
the
land.
And
Abram
said
unto
Lot,
Let
there
be
no
strife,
I
pray
thee,
between
me
and
thee,
and
between
my
herdmen
and
thy
herdmen;
for
we
are
brethren.
Is
not
the
whole
land
before
thee?
separate
thyself,
I
pray
thee,
from
me:
if
thou
wilt
take
the
left
hand,
then
I
will
go
to
the
right;
or
if
thou
take
the
right
hand,
then
I
will
go
to
the
left.
And
Lot
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
beheld
all
the
Plain
of
Jordan,
that
it
was
well
watered
every
where,
before
the
LORD
destroyed
Sodom
and
Gomorrah,
like
the
garden
of
the
LORD,
like
the
land
of
Egypt,
as
thou
goest
unto
Zoar.
So
Lot
chose
him
all
the
Plain
of
Jordan;
and
Lot
journeyed
east:
and
they
separated
themselves
the
one
from
the
other.
Abram
dwelled
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
Lot
dwelled
in
the
cities
of
the
Plain,
and
moved
his
tent
as
far
as
Sodom.
Now
the
men
of
Sodom
were
wicked
and
sinners
against
the
LORD
exceedingly.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Abram,
after
that
Lot
was
separated
from
him,
Lift
up
now
thine
eyes,
and
look
from
the
place
where
thou
art,
northward
and
southward
and
eastward
and
westward:
for
all
the
land
which
thou
seest,
to
thee
will
I
give
it,
and
to
thy
seed
for
ever.
And
I
will
make
thy
seed
as
the
dust
of
the
earth:
so
that
if
a
man
can
number
the
dust
of
the
earth,
then
shall
thy
seed
also
be
numbered.
Arise,
walk
through
the
land
in
the
length
of
it
and
in
the
breadth
of
it;
for
unto
thee
will
I
give
it.
And
Abram
moved
his
tent,
and
came
and
dwelt
by
the
oaks
of
Mamre,
which
are
in
Hebron,
and
built
there
an
altar
unto
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
days
of
Amraphel
king
of
Shinar,
Arioch
king
of
Ellasar,
Chedorlaomer
king
of
Elam,
and
Tidal
king
of
Goiim,
that
they
made
war
with
Bera
king
of
Sodom,
and
with
Birsha
king
of
Gomorrah,
Shinab
king
of
Admah,
and
Shemeber
king
of
Zeboiim,
and
the
king
of
Bela (the
same
is
Zoar).
All
these
joined
together
in
the
vale
of
Siddim (the
same
is
the
Salt
Sea).
Twelve
years
they
served
Chedorlaomer,
and
in
the
thirteenth
year
they
rebelled.
And
in
the
fourteenth
year
came
Chedorlaomer,
and
the
kings
that
were
with
him,
and
smote
the
Rephaim
in
Ashteroth-karnaim,
and
the
Zuzim
in
Ham,
and
the
Emim
in
Shaveh-kiriathaim,
and
the
Horites
in
their
mount
Seir,
unto
El-paran,
which
is
by
the
wilderness.
And
they
returned,
and
came
to
En-mishpat (the
same
is
Kadesh),
and
smote
all
the
country
of
the
Amalekites,
and
also
the
Amorites,
that
dwelt
in
Hazazon-tamar.
And
there
went
out
the
king
of
Sodom,
and
the
king
of
Gomorrah,
and
the
king
of
Admah,
and
the
king
of
Zeboiim,
and
the
king
of
Bela (the
same
is
Zoar);
and
they
set
the
battle
in
array
against
them
in
the
vale
of
Siddim;
against
Chedorlaomer
king
of
Elam,
and
Tidal
king
of
Goiim,
and
Amraphel
king
of
Shinar,
and
Arioch
king
of
Ellasar;
four
kings
against
the
five.
Now
the
vale
of
Siddim
was
full
of
slime
pits;
and
the
kings
of
Sodom
and
Gomorrah
fled,
and
they
fell
there,
and
they
that
remained
fled
to
the
mountain.
And
they
took
all
the
goods
of
Sodom
and
Gomorrah,
and
all
their
victuals,
and
went
their
way.
And
they
took
Lot,
Abram’s
brother’s
son,
who
dwelt
in
Sodom,
and
his
goods,
and
departed.
And
there
came
one
that
had
escaped,
and
told
Abram
the
Hebrew:
now
he
dwelt
by
the
oaks
of
Mamre
the
Amorite,
brother
of
Eshcol,
and
brother
of
Aner;
and
these
were
confederate
with
Abram.
And
when
Abram
heard
that
his
brother
was
taken
captive,
he
led
forth
his
trained
men,
born
in
his
house,
three
hundred
and
eighteen,
and
pursued
as
far
as
Dan.
And
he
divided
himself
against
them
by
night,
he
and
his
servants,
and
smote
them,
and
pursued
them
unto
Hobah,
which
is
on
the
left
hand
of
Damascus.
And
he
brought
back
all
the
goods,
and
also
brought
again
his
brother
Lot,
and
his
goods,
and
the
women
also,
and
the
people.
And
the
king
of
Sodom
went
out
to
meet
him,
after
his
return
from
the
slaughter
of
Chedorlaomer
and
the
kings
that
were
with
him,
at
the
vale
of
Shaveh (the
same
is
the
King’s
Vale).
And
Melchizedek
king
of
Salem
brought
forth
bread
and
wine:
and
he
was
priest
of
God
Most
High.
And
he
blessed
him,
and
said,
Blessed
be
Abram
of
God
Most
High,
possessor
of
heaven
and
earth:
and
blessed
be
God
Most
High,
which
hath
delivered
thine
enemies
into
thy
hand.
And
he
gave
him
a
tenth
of
all.
And
the
king
of
Sodom
said
unto
Abram,
Give
me
the
persons,
and
take
the
goods
to
thyself.
And
Abram
said
to
the
king
of
Sodom,
I
have
lift
up
mine
hand
unto
the
LORD,
God
Most
High,
possessor
of
heaven
and
earth,
that
I
will
not
take
a
thread
nor
a
shoelatchet
nor aught
that
is
thine,
lest
thou shouldest
say,
I
have
made
Abram
rich:
save
only
that
which
the
young
men
have
eaten,
and
the
portion
of
the
men
which
went
with
me;
Aner,
Eshcol,
and
Mamre,
let
them
take
their
portion.
After
these
things
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Abram
in
a
vision,
saying,
Fear
not,
Abram:
I
am
thy
shield,
and
thy
exceeding
great
reward.
And
Abram
said,
O
Lord
GOD,
what
wilt
thou
give
me,
seeing
I
go
childless,
and
he
that
shall
be
possessor
of
my
house
is Dammesek
Eliezer?
And
Abram
said,
Behold,
to
me
thou
hast
given
no
seed:
and,
lo,
one
born
in
my
house
is
mine
heir.
And,
behold,
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
him,
saying,
This
man
shall
not
be
thine
heir;
but
he
that
shall
come
forth
out
of
thine
own
bowels
shall
be
thine
heir.
And
he
brought
him
forth
abroad,
and
said,
Look
now
toward
heaven,
and
tell
the
stars,
if
thou
be
able
to
tell
them:
and
he
said
unto
him,
So
shall
thy
seed
be.
And
he
believed
in
the
LORD;
and
he
counted
it
to
him
for
righteousness.
And
he
said
unto
him,
I
am
the
LORD
that
brought
thee
out
of
Ur
of
the
Chaldees,
to
give
thee
this
land
to
inherit
it.
And
he
said,
O
Lord
GOD,
whereby
shall
I
know
that
I
shall
inherit
it?
And
he
said
unto
him,
Take
me
an
heifer
of
three
years
old,
and
a she-goat
of
three
years
old,
and
a
ram
of
three
years
old,
and
a
turtledove,
and
a
young
pigeon.
And
he
took
him
all
these,
and
divided
them
in
the
midst,
and
laid
each
half
over
against
the
other:
but
the
birds
divided
he
not.
And
the
birds
of
prey
came
down
upon
the
carcases,
and
Abram
drove
them
away.
And
when
the
sun
was
going
down,
a
deep
sleep
fell
upon
Abram;
and,
lo,
an
horror
of
great
darkness
fell
upon
him.
And
he
said
unto
Abram,
Know
of
a
surety
that
thy
seed
shall
be
a
stranger
in
a
land
that
is
not
theirs,
and
shall
serve
them;
and
they
shall
afflict
them
four
hundred
years;
and
also
that
nation,
whom
they
shall
serve,
will
I
judge:
and
afterward
shall
they
come
out
with
great
substance.
But
thou shalt
go
to
thy
fathers
in
peace;
thou shalt
be
buried
in
a
good
old
age.
And
in
the
fourth
generation
they
shall
come
hither
again:
for
the
iniquity
of
the
Amorite
is
not
yet
full.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that,
when
the
sun
went
down,
and
it
was
dark,
behold
a
smoking
furnace,
and
a
flaming
torch
that
passed
between
these
pieces.
In
that
day
the
LORD
made
a
covenant
with
Abram,
saying,
Unto
thy
seed
have
I
given
this
land,
from
the
river
of
Egypt
unto
the
great
river,
the
river
Euphrates:
the
Kenite,
and
the
Kenizzite,
and
the
Kadmonite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Rephaim,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Girgashite,
and
the
Jebusite.
Now
Sarai
Abram’s
wife
bare
him
no
children:
and
she
had
an
handmaid,
an
Egyptian,
whose
name
was
Hagar.
And
Sarai
said
unto
Abram,
Behold
now,
the
LORD
hath
restrained
me
from
bearing;
go
in,
I
pray
thee,
unto
my
handmaid;
it
may
be
that
I
shall
obtain
children
by
her.
And
Abram
hearkened
to
the
voice
of
Sarai.
And
Sarai
Abram’s
wife
took
Hagar
the
Egyptian,
her
handmaid,
after
Abram
had
dwelt
ten
years
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
gave
her
to
Abram
her
husband
to
be
his
wife.
And
he
went
in
unto
Hagar,
and
she
conceived:
and
when
she
saw
that
she
had
conceived,
her
mistress
was
despised
in
her
eyes.
And
Sarai
said
unto
Abram,
My
wrong
be
upon
thee:
I
gave
my
handmaid
into
thy
bosom;
and
when
she
saw
that
she
had
conceived,
I
was
despised
in
her
eyes:
the
LORD
judge
between
me
and
thee.
But
Abram
said
unto
Sarai,
Behold,
thy
maid
is
in
thy
hand;
do
to
her
that
which
is
good
in
thine
eyes.
And
Sarai
dealt
hardly
with
her,
and
she
fled
from
her
face.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
found
her
by
a
fountain
of
water
in
the
wilderness,
by
the
fountain
in
the
way
to
Shur.
And
he
said,
Hagar,
Sarai’s
handmaid,
whence
camest
thou?
and
whither
goest
thou?
And
she
said,
I
flee
from
the
face
of
my
mistress
Sarai.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
her,
Return
to
thy
mistress,
and
submit
thyself
under
her
hands.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
her,
I
will
greatly
multiply
thy
seed,
that
it
shall
not
be
numbered
for
multitude.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
her,
Behold,
thou
art
with
child,
and shalt
bear
a
son;
and
thou shalt
call
his
name
Ishmael,
because
the
LORD
hath
heard
thy
affliction.
And
he
shall
be
as
a wild-ass
among
men;
his
hand
shall
be
against
every
man,
and
every
man’s
hand
against
him;
and
he
shall
dwell
in
the
presence
of
all
his
brethren.
And
she
called
the
name
of
the
LORD
that
spake
unto
her,
Thou
art
a
God
that
seeth:
for
she
said,
Have
I
even
here
looked
after
him
that
seeth
me?
Wherefore
the
well
was
called
Beer-lahai-roi;
behold,
it
is
between
Kadesh
and
Bered.
And
Hagar
bare
Abram
a
son:
and
Abram
called
the
name
of
his
son,
which
Hagar
bare,
Ishmael.
And
Abram
was
fourscore
and
six
years
old,
when
Hagar
bare
Ishmael
to
Abram.
And
when
Abram
was
ninety
years
old
and
nine,
the
LORD
appeared
to
Abram,
and
said
unto
him,
I
am
God
Almighty;
walk
before
me,
and
be
thou
perfect.
And
I
will
make
my
covenant
between
me
and
thee,
and
will
multiply
thee
exceedingly.
And
Abram
fell
on
his
face:
and
God
talked
with
him,
saying,
As
for
me,
behold,
my
covenant
is
with
thee,
and
thou shalt
be
the
father
of
a
multitude
of
nations.
Neither
shall
thy
name
any
more
be
called
Abram,
but
thy
name
shall
be
Abraham;
for
the
father
of
a
multitude
of
nations
have
I
made
thee.
And
I
will
make
thee
exceeding
fruitful,
and
I
will
make
nations
of
thee,
and
kings
shall
come
out
of
thee.
And
I
will
establish
my
covenant
between
me
and
thee
and
thy
seed
after
thee
throughout
their
generations
for
an
everlasting
covenant,
to
be
a
God
unto
thee
and
to
thy
seed
after
thee.
And
I
will
give
unto
thee,
and
to
thy
seed
after
thee,
the
land
of
thy
sojournings,
all
the
land
of
Canaan,
for
an
everlasting
possession;
and
I
will
be
their
God.
And
God
said
unto
Abraham,
And
as
for
thee,
thou shalt
keep
my
covenant,
thou,
and
thy
seed
after
thee
throughout
their
generations.
This
is
my
covenant,
which
ye
shall
keep,
between
me
and
you
and
thy
seed
after
thee;
every
male
among
you
shall
be
circumcised.
And
ye
shall
be
circumcised
in
the
flesh
of
your
foreskin;
and
it
shall
be
a
token
of
a
covenant
betwixt
me
and
you.
And
he
that
is
eight
days
old
shall
be
circumcised
among
you,
every
male
throughout
your
generations,
he
that
is
born
in
the
house,
or
bought
with
money
of
any
stranger,
which
is
not
of
thy
seed.
He
that
is
born
in
thy
house,
and
he
that
is
bought
with
thy
money,
must
needs
be
circumcised:
and
my
covenant
shall
be
in
your
flesh
for
an
everlasting
covenant.
And
the
uncircumcised
male
who
is
not
circumcised
in
the
flesh
of
his
foreskin,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people;
he
hath
broken
my
covenant.
And
God
said
unto
Abraham,
As
for
Sarai
thy
wife,
thou shalt
not
call
her
name
Sarai,
but
Sarah
shall
her
name
be.
And
I
will
bless
her,
and
moreover
I
will
give
thee
a
son
of
her:
yea,
I
will
bless
her,
and
she
shall
be
a
mother
of
nations;
kings
of
peoples
shall
be
of
her.
Then
Abraham
fell
upon
his
face,
and
laughed,
and
said
in
his
heart,
Shall
a
child
be
born
unto
him
that
is
an
hundred
years
old?
and
shall
Sarah,
that
is
ninety
years
old,
bear?
And
Abraham
said
unto
God,
Oh
that
Ishmael
might
live
before
thee!
And
God
said,
Nay,
but
Sarah
thy
wife
shall
bear
thee
a
son;
and
thou shalt
call
his
name
Isaac:
and
I
will
establish
my
covenant
with
him
for
an
everlasting
covenant
for
his
seed
after
him.
And
as
for
Ishmael,
I
have
heard
thee:
behold,
I
have
blessed
him,
and
will
make
him
fruitful,
and
will
multiply
him
exceedingly;
twelve
princes
shall
he
beget,
and
I
will
make
him
a
great
nation.
But
my
covenant
will
I
establish
with
Isaac,
which
Sarah
shall
bear
unto
thee
at
this
set
time
in
the
next
year.
And
he
left
off
talking
with
him,
and
God
went
up
from
Abraham.
And
Abraham
took
Ishmael
his
son,
and
all
that
were
born
in
his
house,
and
all
that
were
bought
with
his
money,
every
male
among
the
men
of
Abraham’s
house,
and
circumcised
the
flesh
of
their
foreskin
in
the
selfsame
day,
as
God
had
said
unto
him.
And
Abraham
was
ninety
years
old
and
nine,
when
he
was
circumcised
in
the
flesh
of
his
foreskin.
And
Ishmael
his
son
was
thirteen
years
old,
when
he
was
circumcised
in
the
flesh
of
his
foreskin.
In
the
selfsame
day
was
Abraham
circumcised,
and
Ishmael
his
son.
And
all
the
men
of
his
house,
those
born
in
the
house,
and
those
bought
with
money
of
the
stranger,
were
circumcised
with
him.
And
the
LORD
appeared
unto
him
by
the
oaks
of
Mamre,
as
he
sat
in
the
tent
door
in
the
heat
of
the
day;
and
he
lift
up
his
eyes
and
looked,
and,
lo,
three
men
stood
over
against
him:
and
when
he
saw
them,
he
ran
to
meet
them
from
the
tent
door,
and
bowed
himself
to
the
earth,
and
said,
My
lord,
if
now
I
have
found
favour
in
thy
sight,
pass
not
away,
I
pray
thee,
from
thy
servant:
let
now
a
little
water
be
fetched,
and
wash
your
feet,
and
rest
yourselves
under
the
tree:
and
I
will
fetch
a
morsel
of
bread,
and
comfort
ye
your
heart;
after
that
ye
shall
pass
on:
forasmuch
as
ye
are
come
to
your
servant.
And
they
said,
So
do,
as
thou
hast
said.
And
Abraham
hastened
into
the
tent
unto
Sarah,
and
said,
Make
ready
quickly
three
measures
of
fine
meal,
knead
it,
and
make
cakes.
And
Abraham
ran
unto
the
herd,
and
fetched
a
calf
tender
and
good,
and
gave
it
unto
the
servant;
and
he
hasted
to
dress
it.
And
he
took
butter,
and
milk,
and
the
calf
which
he
had
dressed,
and
set
it
before
them;
and
he
stood
by
them
under
the
tree,
and
they
did
eat.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Where
is
Sarah
thy
wife?
And
he
said,
Behold,
in
the
tent.
And
he
said,
I
will
certainly
return
unto
thee
when
the
season
cometh
round;
and,
lo,
Sarah
thy
wife
shall
have
a
son.
And
Sarah
heard
in
the
tent
door,
which
was
behind
him.
Now
Abraham
and
Sarah
were
old,
and
well
stricken
in
age;
it
had
ceased
to
be
with
Sarah
after
the
manner
of
women.
And
Sarah
laughed
within
herself,
saying,
After
I
am
waxed
old
shall
I
have
pleasure,
my
lord
being
old
also?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Abraham,
Wherefore
did
Sarah
laugh,
saying,
Shall
I
of
a
surety
bear
a
child,
which
am
old?
Is
any
thing
too
hard
for
the
LORD?
At
the
set
time
I
will
return
unto
thee,
when
the
season
cometh
round,
and
Sarah
shall
have
a
son.
Then
Sarah
denied,
saying,
I
laughed
not;
for
she
was
afraid.
And
he
said,
Nay;
but
thou
didst
laugh.
And
the
men
rose
up
from
thence,
and
looked
toward
Sodom:
and
Abraham
went
with
them
to
bring
them
on
the
way.
And
the
LORD
said,
Shall
I
hide
from
Abraham
that
which
I
do;
seeing
that
Abraham
shall
surely
become
a
great
and
mighty
nation,
and
all
the
nations
of
the
earth
shall
be
blessed
in
him?
For
I
have
known
him,
to
the
end
that
he
may
command
his
children
and
his
household
after
him,
that
they
may
keep
the
way
of
the
LORD,
to
do
justice
and
judgment;
to
the
end
that
the
LORD
may
bring
upon
Abraham
that
which
he
hath
spoken
of
him.
And
the
LORD
said,
Because
the
cry
of
Sodom
and
Gomorrah
is
great,
and
because
their
sin
is
very
grievous;
I
will
go
down
now,
and
see
whether
they
have
done
altogether
according
to
the
cry
of
it,
which
is
come
unto
me;
and
if
not,
I
will
know.
And
the
men
turned
from
thence,
and
went
toward
Sodom:
but
Abraham
stood
yet
before
the
LORD.
And
Abraham
drew
near,
and
said,
Wilt
thou
consume
the
righteous
with
the
wicked?
Peradventure
there
be
fifty
righteous
within
the
city:
wilt
thou
consume
and
not
spare
the
place
for
the
fifty
righteous
that
are
therein?
That
be
far
from
thee
to
do
after
this
manner,
to
slay
the
righteous
with
the
wicked,
that
so
the
righteous
should
be
as
the
wicked;
that
be
far
from
thee:
shall
not
the
Judge
of
all
the
earth
do
right?
And
the
LORD
said,
If
I
find
in
Sodom
fifty
righteous
within
the
city,
then
I
will
spare
all
the
place
for
their
sake.
And
Abraham
answered
and
said,
Behold
now,
I
have
taken
upon
me
to
speak
unto
the
Lord,
which
am
but
dust
and
ashes:
peradventure
there
shall
lack
five
of
the
fifty
righteous:
wilt
thou
destroy
all
the
city
for
lack
of
five?
And
he
said,
I
will
not
destroy
it,
if
I
find
there
forty
and
five.
And
he
spake
unto
him
yet
again,
and
said,
Peradventure
there
shall
be
forty
found
there.
And
he
said,
I
will
not
do
it
for
the
forty’s
sake.
And
he
said,
Oh
let
not
the
Lord
be
angry,
and
I
will
speak:
peradventure
there
shall
thirty
be
found
there.
And
he
said,
I
will
not
do
it,
if
I
find
thirty
there.
And
he
said,
Behold
now,
I
have
taken
upon
me
to
speak
unto
the
Lord:
peradventure
there
shall
be
twenty
found
there.
And
he
said,
I
will
not
destroy
it
for
the
twenty’s
sake.
And
he
said,
Oh
let
not
the
Lord
be
angry,
and
I
will
speak
yet
but
this
once:
peradventure
ten
shall
be
found
there.
And
he
said,
I
will
not
destroy
it
for
the
ten’s
sake.
And
the
LORD
went
his
way,
as
soon
as
he
had
left
communing
with
Abraham:
and
Abraham
returned
unto
his
place.
And
the
two
angels
came
to
Sodom
at
even;
and
Lot
sat
in
the
gate
of
Sodom:
and
Lot
saw
them,
and
rose
up
to
meet
them;
and
he
bowed
himself
with
his
face
to
the
earth;
and
he
said,
Behold
now,
my
lords,
turn
aside,
I
pray
you,
into
your
servant’s
house,
and
tarry
all
night,
and
wash
your
feet,
and
ye
shall
rise
up
early,
and
go
on
your
way.
And
they
said,
Nay;
but
we
will
abide
in
the
street
all
night.
And
he
urged
them
greatly;
and
they
turned
in
unto
him,
and
entered
into
his
house;
and
he
made
them
a
feast,
and
did
bake
unleavened
bread,
and
they
did
eat.
But
before
they
lay
down,
the
men
of
the
city,
even
the
men
of
Sodom,
compassed
the
house
round,
both
young
and
old,
all
the
people
from
every
quarter;
and
they
called
unto
Lot,
and
said
unto
him,
Where
are
the
men
which
came
in
to
thee
this
night?
bring
them
out
unto
us,
that
we
may
know
them.
And
Lot
went
out
unto
them
to
the
door,
and
shut
the
door
after
him.
And
he
said,
I
pray
you,
my
brethren,
do
not
so
wickedly.
Behold
now,
I
have
two
daughters
which
have
not
known
man;
let
me,
I
pray
you,
bring
them
out
unto
you,
and
do
ye
to
them
as
is
good
in
your
eyes:
only
unto
these
men
do
nothing;
forasmuch
as
they
are
come
under
the
shadow
of
my
roof.
And
they
said,
Stand
back.
And
they
said,
This
one
fellow
came
in
to
sojourn,
and
he
will
needs
be
a
judge:
now
will
we
deal
worse
with
thee,
than
with
them.
And
they
pressed
sore
upon
the
man,
even
Lot,
and
drew
near
to
break
the
door.
But
the
men
put
forth
their
hand,
and
brought
Lot
into
the
house
to
them,
and
shut
to
the
door.
And
they
smote
the
men
that
were
at
the
door
of
the
house
with
blindness,
both
small
and
great:
so
that
they
wearied
themselves
to
find
the
door.
And
the
men
said
unto
Lot,
Hast
thou
here
any
besides?
son
in
law,
and
thy
sons,
and
thy
daughters,
and
whomsoever
thou
hast
in
the
city;
bring
them
out
of
the
place:
for
we
will
destroy
this
place,
because
the
cry
of
them
is waxen
great
before
the
LORD;
and
the
LORD
hath
sent
us
to
destroy
it.
And
Lot
went
out,
and
spake
unto
his
sons
in
law,
which
married
his
daughters,
and
said,
Up,
get
you
out
of
this
place;
for
the
LORD
will
destroy
the
city.
But
he
seemed
unto
his
sons
in
law
as
one
that
mocked.
And
when
the
morning
arose,
then
the
angels
hastened
Lot,
saying,
Arise,
take
thy
wife,
and
thy
two
daughters
which
are
here;
lest
thou
be
consumed
in
the
iniquity
of
the
city.
But
he
lingered;
and
the
men
laid
hold
upon
his
hand,
and
upon
the
hand
of
his
wife,
and
upon
the
hand
of
his
two
daughters;
the
LORD
being
merciful
unto
him:
and
they
brought
him
forth,
and
set
him
without
the
city.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
had
brought
them
forth
abroad,
that
he
said,
Escape
for
thy
life;
look
not
behind
thee,
neither
stay
thou
in
all
the
Plain;
escape
to
the
mountain,
lest
thou
be
consumed.
And
Lot
said
unto
them,
Oh,
not
so,
my
lord:
behold
now,
thy
servant
hath
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
and
thou
hast
magnified
thy
mercy,
which
thou
hast
shewed
unto
me
in
saving
my
life;
and
I
cannot
escape
to
the
mountain,
lest
evil
overtake
me,
and
I
die:
behold
now,
this
city
is
near
to
flee
unto,
and
it
is
a
little
one:
Oh,
let
me
escape
thither, (is
it
not
a
little
one?)
and
my
soul
shall
live.
And
he
said
unto
him,
See,
I
have
accepted
thee
concerning
this
thing
also,
that
I
will
not
overthrow
the
city
of
which
thou
hast
spoken.
Haste
thee,
escape
thither;
for
I
cannot
do
any
thing
till
thou
be
come
thither.
Therefore
the
name
of
the
city
was
called
Zoar.
The
sun
was
risen
upon
the
earth
when
Lot
came
unto
Zoar.
Then
the
LORD
rained
upon
Sodom
and
upon
Gomorrah
brimstone
and
fire
from
the
LORD
out
of
heaven;
and
he
overthrew
those
cities,
and
all
the
Plain,
and
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
cities,
and
that
which
grew
upon
the
ground.
But
his
wife
looked
back
from
behind
him,
and
she
became
a
pillar
of
salt.
And
Abraham
gat
up
early
in
the
morning
to
the
place
where
he
had
stood
before
the
LORD:
and
he
looked
toward
Sodom
and
Gomorrah,
and
toward
all
the
land
of
the
Plain,
and
beheld,
and,
lo,
the
smoke
of
the
land
went
up
as
the
smoke
of
a
furnace.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
God
destroyed
the
cities
of
the
Plain,
that
God
remembered
Abraham,
and
sent
Lot
out
of
the
midst
of
the
overthrow,
when
he
overthrew
the
cities
in
the
which
Lot
dwelt.
And
Lot
went
up
out
of
Zoar,
and
dwelt
in
the
mountain,
and
his
two
daughters
with
him;
for
he
feared
to
dwell
in
Zoar:
and
he
dwelt
in
a
cave,
he
and
his
two
daughters.
And
the
firstborn
said
unto
the
younger,
Our
father
is
old,
and
there
is
not
a
man
in
the
earth
to
come
in
unto
us
after
the
manner
of
all
the
earth:
come,
let
us
make
our
father
drink
wine,
and
we
will
lie
with
him,
that
we
may
preserve
seed
of
our
father.
And
they
made
their
father
drink
wine
that
night:
and
the
firstborn
went
in,
and
lay
with
her
father;
and
he
knew
not
when
she
lay
down,
nor
when
she
arose.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
the
firstborn
said
unto
the
younger,
Behold,
I
lay
yesternight
with
my
father:
let
us
make
him
drink
wine
this
night
also;
and
go
thou
in,
and
lie
with
him,
that
we
may
preserve
seed
of
our
father.
And
they
made
their
father
drink
wine
that
night
also:
and
the
younger
arose,
and
lay
with
him;
and
he
knew
not
when
she
lay
down,
nor
when
she
arose.
Thus
were
both
the
daughters
of
Lot
with
child
by
their
father.
And
the
firstborn
bare
a
son,
and
called
his
name
Moab:
the
same
is
the
father
of
the
Moabites
unto
this
day.
And
the
younger,
she
also
bare
a
son,
and
called
his
name
Ben-ammi:
the
same
is
the
father
of
the
children
of
Ammon
unto
this
day.
And
Abraham
journeyed
from
thence
toward
the
land
of
the
South,
and
dwelt
between
Kadesh
and
Shur;
and
he
sojourned
in
Gerar.
And
Abraham
said
of
Sarah
his
wife,
She
is
my
sister:
and
Abimelech
king
of
Gerar
sent,
and
took
Sarah.
But
God
came
to
Abimelech
in
a
dream
of
the
night,
and
said
to
him,
Behold,
thou
art
but
a
dead
man,
because
of
the
woman
which
thou
hast
taken;
for
she
is
a
man’s
wife.
Now
Abimelech
had
not
come
near
her:
and
he
said,
Lord,
wilt
thou
slay
even
a
righteous
nation?
Said
he
not
himself
unto
me,
She
is
my
sister?
and
she,
even
she
herself
said,
He
is
my
brother:
in
the
integrity
of
my
heart
and
the
innocency
of
my
hands
have
I
done
this.
And
God
said
unto
him
in
the
dream,
Yea,
I
know
that
in
the
integrity
of
thy
heart
thou
hast
done
this,
and
I
also
withheld
thee
from
sinning
against
me:
therefore
suffered
I
thee
not
to
touch
her.
Now
therefore
restore
the
man’s
wife;
for
he
is
a
prophet,
and
he
shall
pray
for
thee,
and
thou shalt
live:
and
if
thou
restore
her
not,
know
thou
that
thou shalt
surely
die,
thou,
and
all
that
are
thine.
And
Abimelech
rose
early
in
the
morning,
and
called
all
his
servants,
and
told
all
these
things
in
their
ears:
and
the
men
were
sore
afraid.
Then
Abimelech
called
Abraham,
and
said
unto
him,
What
hast
thou
done
unto
us?
and
wherein
have
I
sinned
against
thee,
that
thou
hast
brought
on
me
and
on
my
kingdom
a
great
sin?
thou
hast
done
deeds
unto
me
that
ought
not
to
be
done.
And
Abimelech
said
unto
Abraham,
What
sawest
thou,
that
thou
hast
done
this
thing?
And
Abraham
said,
Because
I
thought,
Surely
the
fear
of
God
is
not
in
this
place;
and
they
will
slay
me
for
my
wife’s
sake.
And
moreover
she
is
indeed
my
sister,
the
daughter
of
my
father,
but
not
the
daughter
of
my
mother;
and
she
became
my
wife:
and
it
came
to
pass,
when
God
caused
me
to
wander
from
my
father’s
house,
that
I
said
unto
her,
This
is
thy
kindness
which
thou shalt
shew
unto
me;
at
every
place
whither
we
shall
come,
say
of
me,
He
is
my
brother.
And
Abimelech
took
sheep
and
oxen,
and
menservants
and
womenservants,
and
gave
them
unto
Abraham,
and
restored
him
Sarah
his
wife.
And
Abimelech
said,
Behold,
my
land
is
before
thee:
dwell
where
it
pleaseth
thee.
And
unto
Sarah
he
said,
Behold,
I
have
given
thy
brother
a
thousand
pieces
of
silver:
behold,
it
is
for
thee
a
covering
of
the
eyes
to
all
that
are
with
thee;
and
in
respect
of
all
thou
art righted.
And
Abraham
prayed
unto
God:
and
God
healed
Abimelech,
and
his
wife,
and
his
maidservants;
and
they
bare
children.
For
the
LORD
had
fast
closed
up
all
the
wombs
of
the
house
of
Abimelech,
because
of
Sarah
Abraham’s
wife.
And
the
LORD
visited
Sarah
as
he
had
said,
and
the
LORD
did
unto
Sarah
as
he
had
spoken.
And
Sarah
conceived,
and
bare
Abraham
a
son
in
his
old
age,
at
the
set
time
of
which
God
had
spoken
to
him.
And
Abraham
called
the
name
of
his
son
that
was
born
unto
him,
whom
Sarah
bare
to
him,
Isaac.
And
Abraham
circumcised
his
son
Isaac
when
he
was
eight
days
old,
as
God
had
commanded
him.
And
Abraham
was
an
hundred
years
old,
when
his
son
Isaac
was
born
unto
him.
And
Sarah
said,
God
hath
made
me
to
laugh;
every
one
that
heareth
will
laugh
with
me.
And
she
said,
Who
would
have
said
unto
Abraham,
that
Sarah
should
give
children
suck?
for
I
have
borne
him
a
son
in
his
old
age.
And
the
child
grew,
and
was
weaned:
and
Abraham
made
a
great
feast
on
the
day
that
Isaac
was
weaned.
And
Sarah
saw
the
son
of
Hagar
the
Egyptian,
which
she
had
borne
unto
Abraham,
mocking.
Wherefore
she
said
unto
Abraham,
Cast
out
this
bondwoman
and
her
son:
for
the
son
of
this
bondwoman
shall
not
be
heir
with
my
son,
even
with
Isaac.
And
the
thing
was
very
grievous
in
Abraham’s
sight
on
account
of
his
son.
And
God
said
unto
Abraham,
Let
it
not
be
grievous
in
thy
sight
because
of
the
lad,
and
because
of
thy
bondwoman;
in
all
that
Sarah
saith
unto
thee,
hearken
unto
her
voice;
for
in
Isaac
shall
thy
seed
be
called.
And
also
of
the
son
of
the
bondwoman
will
I
make
a
nation,
because
he
is
thy
seed.
And
Abraham
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
took
bread
and
a
bottle
of
water,
and
gave
it
unto
Hagar,
putting
it
on
her
shoulder,
and
the
child,
and
sent
her
away:
and
she
departed,
and
wandered
in
the
wilderness
of
Beer-sheba.
And
the
water
in
the
bottle
was
spent,
and
she
cast
the
child
under
one
of
the
shrubs.
And
she
went,
and
sat
her
down
over
against
him
a
good
way
off,
as
it
were
a
bowshot:
for
she
said,
Let
me
not
look
upon
the
death
of
the
child.
And
she
sat
over
against
him,
and
lift
up
her
voice,
and
wept.
And
God
heard
the
voice
of
the
lad;
and
the
angel
of
God
called
to
Hagar
out
of
heaven,
and
said
unto
her,
What aileth
thee,
Hagar?
fear
not;
for
God
hath
heard
the
voice
of
the
lad
where
he
is.
Arise,
lift
up
the
lad,
and
hold
him
in
thine
hand;
for
I
will
make
him
a
great
nation.
And
God
opened
her
eyes,
and
she
saw
a
well
of
water;
and
she
went,
and
filled
the
bottle
with
water,
and
gave
the
lad
drink.
And
God
was
with
the
lad,
and
he
grew;
and
he
dwelt
in
the
wilderness,
and
became
an
archer.
And
he
dwelt
in
the
wilderness
of
Paran:
and
his
mother
took
him
a
wife
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
that
time,
that
Abimelech
and
Phicol
the
captain
of
his
host
spake
unto
Abraham,
saying,
God
is
with
thee
in
all
that
thou
doest:
now
therefore
swear
unto
me
here
by
God
that
thou
wilt
not
deal
falsely
with
me,
nor
with
my
son,
nor
with
my
son’s
son:
but
according
to
the
kindness
that
I
have
done
unto
thee,
thou shalt
do
unto
me,
and
to
the
land
wherein
thou
hast
sojourned.
And
Abraham
said,
I
will
swear.
And
Abraham
reproved
Abimelech
because
of
the
well
of
water,
which
Abimelech’s
servants
had
violently
taken
away.
And
Abimelech
said,
I
know
not
who
hath
done
this
thing:
neither
didst
thou
tell
me,
neither
yet
heard
I
of
it,
but
today.
And
Abraham
took
sheep
and
oxen,
and
gave
them
unto
Abimelech;
and
they
two
made
a
covenant.
And
Abraham
set
seven
ewe
lambs
of
the
flock
by
themselves.
And
Abimelech
said
unto
Abraham,
What
mean
these
seven
ewe
lambs
which
thou
hast
set
by
themselves?
And
he
said,
These
seven
ewe
lambs shalt
thou
take
of
my
hand,
that
it
may
be
a
witness
unto
me,
that
I
have
digged
this
well.
Wherefore
he
called
that
place
Beer-sheba;
because
there
they
sware
both
of
them.
So
they
made
a
covenant
at
Beer-sheba:
and
Abimelech
rose
up,
and
Phicol
the
captain
of
his
host,
and
they
returned
into
the
land
of
the
Philistines.
And
Abraham
planted
a
tamarisk
tree
in
Beer-sheba,
and
called
there
on
the
name
of
the
LORD,
the
Everlasting
God.
And
Abraham
sojourned
in
the
land
of
the
Philistines
many
days.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
these
things,
that
God
did
prove
Abraham,
and
said
unto
him,
Abraham;
and
he
said,
Here
am
I.
And
he
said,
Take
now
thy
son,
thine
only
son,
whom
thou
lovest,
even
Isaac,
and
get
thee
into
the
land
of
Moriah;
and
offer
him
there
for
a
burnt
offering
upon
one
of
the
mountains
which
I
will
tell
thee
of.
And
Abraham
rose
early
in
the
morning,
and
saddled
his
ass,
and
took
two
of
his
young
men
with
him,
and
Isaac
his
son;
and
he
clave
the
wood
for
the
burnt
offering,
and
rose
up,
and
went
unto
the
place
of
which
God
had
told
him.
On
the
third
day
Abraham
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
saw
the
place
afar
off.
And
Abraham
said
unto
his
young
men,
Abide
ye
here
with
the
ass,
and
I
and
the
lad
will
go
yonder;
and
we
will
worship,
and
come
again
to
you.
And
Abraham
took
the
wood
of
the
burnt
offering,
and
laid
it
upon
Isaac
his
son;
and
he
took
in
his
hand
the
fire
and
the
knife;
and
they
went
both
of
them
together.
And
Isaac
spake
unto
Abraham
his
father,
and
said,
My
father:
and
he
said,
Here
am
I,
my
son.
And
he
said,
Behold,
the
fire
and
the
wood:
but
where
is
the
lamb
for
a
burnt
offering?
And
Abraham
said,
God
will
provide
himself
the
lamb
for
a
burnt
offering,
my
son:
so
they
went
both
of
them
together.
And
they
came
to
the
place
which
God
had
told
him
of;
and
Abraham
built
the
altar
there,
and
laid
the
wood
in
order,
and
bound
Isaac
his
son,
and
laid
him
on
the
altar,
upon
the
wood.
And
Abraham
stretched
forth
his
hand,
and
took
the
knife
to
slay
his
son.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
called
unto
him
out
of
heaven,
and
said,
Abraham,
Abraham:
and
he
said,
Here
am
I.
And
he
said,
Lay
not
thine
hand
upon
the
lad,
neither
do
thou
any
thing
unto
him:
for
now
I
know
that
thou
fearest
God,
seeing
thou
hast
not
withheld
thy
son,
thine
only
son,
from
me.
And
Abraham
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
looked,
and
behold,
behind
him
a
ram
caught
in
the
thicket
by
his
horns:
and
Abraham
went
and
took
the
ram,
and
offered
him
up
for
a
burnt
offering
in
the
stead
of
his
son.
And
Abraham
called
the
name
of
that
place
Jehovah-jireh:
as
it
is
said
to
this
day,
In
the
mount
of
the
LORD
it
shall
be
provided.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
called
unto
Abraham
a
second
time
out
of
heaven,
and
said,
By
myself
have
I
sworn,
saith
the
LORD,
because
thou
hast
done
this
thing,
and
hast
not
withheld
thy
son,
thine
only
son:
that
in
blessing
I
will
bless
thee,
and
in
multiplying
I
will
multiply
thy
seed
as
the
stars
of
the
heaven,
and
as
the
sand
which
is
upon
the
sea
shore;
and
thy
seed
shall
possess
the
gate
of
his
enemies;
and
in
thy
seed
shall
all
the
nations
of
the
earth
be
blessed;
because
thou
hast
obeyed
my
voice.
So
Abraham
returned
unto
his
young
men,
and
they
rose
up
and
went
together
to
Beer-sheba;
and
Abraham
dwelt
at
Beer-sheba.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
these
things,
that
it
was
told
Abraham,
saying,
Behold,
Milcah,
she
also
hath
borne
children
unto
thy
brother
Nahor;
Uz
his
firstborn,
and
Buz
his
brother,
and
Kemuel
the
father
of
Aram;
and
Chesed,
and
Hazo,
and
Pildash,
and
Jidlaph,
and
Bethuel.
And
Bethuel
begat
Rebekah:
these
eight
did
Milcah
bear
to
Nahor,
Abraham’s
brother.
And
his
concubine,
whose
name
was
Reumah,
she
also
bare
Tebah,
and
Gaham,
and
Tahash,
and
Maacah.
And
the
life
of
Sarah
was
an
hundred
and
seven
and
twenty
years:
these
were
the
years
of
the
life
of
Sarah.
And
Sarah
died
in
Kiriath-arba (the
same
is
Hebron),
in
the
land
of
Canaan:
and
Abraham
came
to
mourn
for
Sarah,
and
to
weep
for
her.
And
Abraham
rose
up
from
before
his
dead,
and
spake
unto
the
children
of
Heth,
saying,
I
am
a
stranger
and
a
sojourner
with
you:
give
me
a
possession
of
a
buryingplace
with
you,
that
I
may
bury
my
dead
out
of
my
sight.
And
the
children
of
Heth
answered
Abraham,
saying
unto
him,
Hear
us,
my
lord:
thou
art
a
mighty
prince
among
us:
in
the
choice
of
our
sepulchres
bury
thy
dead;
none
of
us
shall
withhold
from
thee
his
sepulchre,
but
that
thou
mayest
bury
thy
dead.
And
Abraham
rose
up,
and
bowed
himself
to
the
people
of
the
land,
even
to
the
children
of
Heth.
And
he
communed
with
them,
saying,
If
it
be
your
mind
that
I
should
bury
my
dead
out
of
my
sight,
hear
me,
and
entreat
for
me
to
Ephron
the
son
of
Zohar,
that
he
may
give
me
the
cave
of
Machpelah,
which
he
hath,
which
is
in
the
end
of
his
field;
for
the
full
price
let
him
give
it
to
me
in
the
midst
of
you
for
a
possession
of
a
buryingplace.
Now
Ephron
was
sitting
in
the
midst
of
the
children
of
Heth:
and
Ephron
the
Hittite
answered
Abraham
in
the
audience
of
the
children
of
Heth,
even
of
all
that
went
in
at
the
gate
of
his
city,
saying,
Nay,
my
lord,
hear
me:
the
field
give
I
thee,
and
the
cave
that
is
therein,
I
give
it
thee;
in
the
presence
of
the
sons
of
my
people
give
I
it
thee:
bury
thy
dead.
And
Abraham
bowed
himself
down
before
the
people
of
the
land.
And
he
spake
unto
Ephron
in
the
audience
of
the
people
of
the
land,
saying,
But
if
thou
wilt,
I
pray
thee,
hear
me:
I
will
give
the
price
of
the
field;
take
it
of
me,
and
I
will
bury
my
dead
there.
And
Ephron
answered
Abraham,
saying
unto
him,
My
lord,
hearken
unto
me:
a
piece
of
land
worth
four
hundred
shekels
of
silver,
what
is
that
betwixt
me
and
thee?
bury
therefore
thy
dead.
And
Abraham
hearkened
unto
Ephron;
and
Abraham
weighed
to
Ephron
the
silver,
which
he
had
named
in
the
audience
of
the
children
of
Heth,
four
hundred
shekels
of
silver,
current
money
with
the
merchant.
So
the
field
of
Ephron,
which
was
in
Machpelah,
which
was
before
Mamre,
the
field,
and
the
cave
which
was
therein,
and
all
the
trees
that
were
in
the
field,
that
were
in
all
the
border
thereof
round
about,
were
made
sure
unto
Abraham
for
a
possession
in
the
presence
of
the
children
of
Heth,
before
all
that
went
in
at
the
gate
of
his
city.
And
after
this,
Abraham
buried
Sarah
his
wife
in
the
cave
of
the
field
of
Machpelah
before
Mamre (the
same
is
Hebron),
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
the
field,
and
the
cave
that
is
therein,
were
made
sure
unto
Abraham
for
a
possession
of
a
buryingplace
by
the
children
of
Heth.
And
Abraham
was
old,
and
well
stricken
in
age:
and
the
LORD
had
blessed
Abraham
in
all
things.
And
Abraham
said
unto
his
servant,
the
elder
of
his
house,
that
ruled
over
all
that
he
had,
Put,
I
pray
thee,
thy
hand
under
my
thigh:
and
I
will
make
thee
swear
by
the
LORD,
the
God
of
heaven
and
the
God
of
the
earth,
that
thou shalt
not
take
a
wife
for
my
son
of
the
daughters
of
the
Canaanites,
among
whom
I
dwell:
but
thou shalt
go
unto
my
country,
and
to
my
kindred,
and
take
a
wife
for
my
son
Isaac.
And
the
servant
said
unto
him,
Peradventure
the
woman
will
not
be
willing
to
follow
me
unto
this
land:
must
I
needs
bring
thy
son
again
unto
the
land
from
whence
thou
camest?
And
Abraham
said
unto
him,
Beware
thou
that
thou
bring
not
my
son
thither
again.
The
LORD,
the
God
of
heaven,
that
took
me
from
my
father’s
house,
and
from
the
land
of
my
nativity,
and
that
spake
unto
me,
and
that
sware
unto
me,
saying,
Unto
thy
seed
will
I
give
this
land;
he
shall
send
his
angel
before
thee,
and
thou shalt
take
a
wife
for
my
son
from
thence.
And
if
the
woman
be
not
willing
to
follow
thee,
then
thou shalt
be
clear
from
this
my
oath;
only
thou shalt
not
bring
my
son
thither
again.
And
the
servant
put
his
hand
under
the
thigh
of
Abraham
his
master,
and
sware
to
him
concerning
this
matter.
And
the
servant
took
ten
camels,
of
the
camels
of
his
master,
and
departed;
having
all
goodly
things
of
his
master’s
in
his
hand:
and
he
arose,
and
went
to
Mesopotamia,
unto
the
city
of
Nahor.
And
he
made
the
camels
to
kneel
down
without
the
city
by
the
well
of
water
at
the
time
of
evening,
the
time
that
women
go
out
to
draw
water.
And
he
said,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
my
master
Abraham,
send
me,
I
pray
thee,
good
speed
this
day,
and
shew
kindness
unto
my
master
Abraham.
Behold,
I
stand
by
the
fountain
of
water;
and
the
daughters
of
the
men
of
the
city
come
out
to
draw
water:
and
let
it
come
to
pass,
that
the
damsel
to
whom
I
shall
say,
Let
down
thy
pitcher,
I
pray
thee,
that
I
may
drink;
and
she
shall
say,
Drink,
and
I
will
give
thy
camels
drink
also:
let
the
same
be
she
that
thou
hast
appointed
for
thy
servant
Isaac;
and
thereby
shall
I
know
that
thou
hast
shewed
kindness
unto
my
master.
And
it
came
to
pass,
before
he
had
done
speaking,
that,
behold,
Rebekah
came
out,
who
was
born
to
Bethuel
the
son
of
Milcah,
the
wife
of
Nahor,
Abraham’s
brother,
with
her
pitcher
upon
her
shoulder.
And
the
damsel
was
very
fair
to
look
upon,
a
virgin,
neither
had
any
man
known
her:
and
she
went
down
to
the
fountain,
and
filled
her
pitcher,
and
came
up.
And
the
servant
ran
to
meet
her,
and
said,
Give
me
to
drink,
I
pray
thee,
a
little
water
of
thy
pitcher.
And
she
said,
Drink,
my
lord:
and
she
hasted,
and
let
down
her
pitcher
upon
her
hand,
and
gave
him
drink.
And
when
she
had
done
giving
him
drink,
she
said,
I
will
draw
for
thy
camels
also,
until
they
have
done
drinking.
And
she
hasted,
and
emptied
her
pitcher
into
the
trough,
and
ran
again
unto
the
well
to
draw,
and
drew
for
all
his
camels.
And
the
man
looked
stedfastly
on
her;
holding
his
peace,
to
know
whether
the
LORD
had
made
his
journey
prosperous
or
not.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
the
camels
had
done
drinking,
that
the
man
took
a
golden
ring
of
half
a
shekel
weight,
and
two
bracelets
for
her
hands
of
ten
shekels
weight
of
gold;
and
said,
Whose
daughter
art
thou?
tell
me,
I
pray
thee.
Is
there
room
in
thy
father’s
house
for
us
to
lodge
in?
And
she
said
unto
him,
I
am
the
daughter
of
Bethuel
the
son
of
Milcah,
which
she
bare
unto
Nahor.
She
said
moreover
unto
him,
We
have
both
straw
and
provender
enough,
and
room
to
lodge
in.
And
the
man
bowed
his
head,
and
worshipped
the
LORD.
And
he
said,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
my
master
Abraham,
who
hath
not
forsaken
his
mercy
and
his
truth
toward
my
master:
as
for
me,
the
LORD
hath
led
me
in
the
way
to
the
house
of
my
master’s
brethren.
And
the
damsel
ran,
and
told
her
mother’s
house
according
to
these
words.
And
Rebekah
had
a
brother,
and
his
name
was
Laban:
and
Laban
ran
out
unto
the
man,
unto
the
fountain.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
saw
the
ring,
and
the
bracelets
upon
his
sister’s
hands,
and
when
he
heard
the
words
of
Rebekah
his
sister,
saying,
Thus
spake
the
man
unto
me;
that
he
came
unto
the
man;
and,
behold,
he
stood
by
the
camels
at
the
fountain.
And
he
said,
Come
in,
thou
blessed
of
the
LORD;
wherefore
standest
thou
without?
for
I
have
prepared
the
house,
and
room
for
the
camels.
And
the
man
came
into
the
house,
and
he
ungirded
the
camels;
and
he
gave
straw
and
provender
for
the
camels,
and
water
to
wash
his
feet
and
the
men’s
feet
that
were
with
him.
And
there
was
set
meat
before
him
to
eat:
but
he
said,
I
will
not
eat,
until
I
have
told
mine
errand.
And
he
said,
Speak
on.
And
he
said,
I
am
Abraham’s
servant.
And
the
LORD
hath
blessed
my
master
greatly;
and
he
is
become
great:
and
he
hath
given
him
flocks
and
herds,
and
silver
and
gold,
and
menservants
and
maidservants,
and
camels
and
asses.
And
Sarah
my
master’s
wife
bare
a
son
to
my
master
when
she
was
old:
and
unto
him
hath
he
given
all
that
he
hath.
And
my
master
made
me
swear,
saying,
Thou shalt
not
take
a
wife
for
my
son
of
the
daughters
of
the
Canaanites,
in
whose
land
I
dwell:
but
thou shalt
go
unto
my
father’s
house,
and
to
my
kindred,
and
take
a
wife
for
my
son.
And
I
said
unto
my
master,
Peradventure
the
woman
will
not
follow
me.
And
he
said
unto
me,
The
LORD,
before
whom
I
walk,
will
send
his
angel
with
thee,
and
prosper
thy
way;
and
thou shalt
take
a
wife
for
my
son
of
my
kindred,
and
of
my
father’s
house:
then shalt
thou
be
clear
from
my
oath,
when
thou
comest
to
my
kindred;
and
if
they
give
her
not
to
thee,
thou shalt
be
clear
from
my
oath.
And
I
came
this
day
unto
the
fountain,
and
said,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
my
master
Abraham,
if
now
thou
do
prosper
my
way
which
I
go:
behold,
I
stand
by
the
fountain
of
water;
and
let
it
come
to
pass,
that
the
maiden
which
cometh
forth
to
draw,
to
whom
I
shall
say,
Give
me,
I
pray
thee,
a
little
water
of
thy
pitcher
to
drink;
and
she
shall
say
to
me,
Both
drink
thou,
and
I
will
also
draw
for
thy
camels:
let
the
same
be
the
woman
whom
the
LORD
hath
appointed
for
my
master’s
son.
And
before
I
had
done
speaking
in
mine
heart,
behold,
Rebekah
came
forth
with
her
pitcher
on
her
shoulder;
and
she
went
down
unto
the
fountain,
and
drew:
and
I
said
unto
her,
Let
me
drink,
I
pray
thee.
And
she
made
haste,
and
let
down
her
pitcher
from
her
shoulder,
and
said,
Drink,
and
I
will
give
thy
camels
drink
also:
so
I
drank,
and
she
made
the
camels
drink
also.
And
I
asked
her,
and
said,
Whose
daughter
art
thou?
And
she
said,
The
daughter
of
Bethuel,
Nahor’s
son,
whom
Milcah
bare
unto
him:
and
I
put
the
ring
upon
her
nose,
and
the
bracelets
upon
her
hands.
And
I
bowed
my
head,
and
worshipped
the
LORD,
and
blessed
the
LORD,
the
God
of
my
master
Abraham,
which
had
led
me
in
the
right
way
to
take
my
master’s
brother’s
daughter
for
his
son.
And
now
if
ye
will
deal
kindly
and
truly
with
my
master,
tell
me:
and
if
not,
tell
me;
that
I
may
turn
to
the
right
hand,
or
to
the
left.
Then
Laban
and
Bethuel
answered
and
said,
The
thing
proceedeth
from
the
LORD:
we
cannot
speak
unto
thee
bad
or
good.
Behold,
Rebekah
is
before
thee,
take
her,
and
go,
and
let
her
be
thy
master’s
son’s
wife,
as
the
LORD
hath
spoken.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that,
when
Abraham’s
servant
heard
their
words,
he
bowed
himself
down
to
the
earth
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
servant
brought
forth
jewels
of
silver,
and
jewels
of
gold,
and
raiment,
and
gave
them
to
Rebekah:
he
gave
also
to
her
brother
and
to
her
mother
precious
things.
And
they
did
eat
and
drink,
he
and
the
men
that
were
with
him,
and
tarried
all
night;
and
they
rose
up
in
the
morning,
and
he
said,
Send
me
away
unto
my
master.
And
her
brother
and
her
mother
said,
Let
the
damsel
abide
with
us
a
few
days,
at
the
least
ten;
after
that
she
shall
go.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Hinder
me
not,
seeing
the
LORD
hath
prospered
my
way;
send
me
away
that
I
may
go
to
my
master.
And
they
said,
We
will
call
the
damsel,
and
inquire
at
her
mouth.
And
they
called
Rebekah,
and
said
unto
her,
Wilt
thou
go
with
this
man?
And
she
said,
I
will
go.
And
they
sent
away
Rebekah
their
sister,
and
her
nurse,
and
Abraham’s
servant,
and
his
men.
And
they
blessed
Rebekah,
and
said
unto
her,
Our
sister,
be
thou
the
mother
of
thousands
of
ten
thousands,
and
let
thy
seed
possess
the
gate
of
those
which
hate
them.
And
Rebekah
arose,
and
her
damsels,
and
they
rode
upon
the
camels,
and
followed
the
man:
and
the
servant
took
Rebekah,
and
went
his
way.
And
Isaac
came
from
the
way
of
Beer-lahai-roi;
for
he
dwelt
in
the
land
of
the
South.
And
Isaac
went
out
to
meditate
in
the
field
at
the
eventide:
and
he
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
saw,
and,
behold,
there
were
camels
coming.
And
Rebekah
lifted
up
her
eyes,
and
when
she
saw
Isaac,
she
lighted
off
the
camel.
And
she
said
unto
the
servant,
What
man
is
this
that
walketh
in
the
field
to
meet
us?
And
the
servant
said,
It
is
my
master:
and
she
took
her
veil,
and
covered
herself.
And
the
servant
told
Isaac
all
the
things
that
he
had
done.
And
Isaac
brought
her
into
his
mother
Sarah’s
tent,
and
took
Rebekah,
and
she
became
his
wife;
and
he
loved
her:
and
Isaac
was
comforted
after
his
mother’s
death.
And
Abraham
took
another
wife,
and
her
name
was
Keturah.
And
she
bare
him
Zimran,
and
Jokshan,
and
Medan,
and
Midian,
and
Ishbak,
and
Shuah.
And
Jokshan
begat
Sheba,
and
Dedan.
And
the
sons
of
Dedan
were
Asshurim,
and
Letushim,
and
Leummim.
And
the
sons
of
Midian;
Ephah,
and
Epher,
and
Hanoch,
and
Abida,
and
Eldaah.
All
these
were
the
children
of
Keturah.
And
Abraham
gave
all
that
he
had
unto
Isaac.
But
unto
the
sons
of
the
concubines,
which
Abraham
had,
Abraham
gave
gifts;
and
he
sent
them
away
from
Isaac
his
son,
while
he
yet
lived,
eastward,
unto
the
east
country.
And
these
are
the
days
of
the
years
of
Abraham’s
life
which
he
lived,
an
hundred
threescore
and
fifteen
years.
And
Abraham
gave
up
the
ghost,
and
died
in
a
good
old
age,
an
old
man,
and
full
of
years;
and
was
gathered
to
his
people.
And
Isaac
and
Ishmael
his
sons
buried
him
in
the
cave
of
Machpelah,
in
the
field
of
Ephron
the
son
of
Zohar
the
Hittite,
which
is
before
Mamre;
the
field
which
Abraham
purchased
of
the
children
of
Heth:
there
was
Abraham
buried,
and
Sarah
his
wife.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
the
death
of
Abraham,
that
God
blessed
Isaac
his
son;
and
Isaac
dwelt
by
Beer-lahai-roi.
Now
these
are
the
generations
of
Ishmael,
Abraham’s
son,
whom
Hagar
the
Egyptian,
Sarah’s
handmaid,
bare
unto
Abraham:
and
these
are
the
names
of
the
sons
of
Ishmael,
by
their
names,
according
to
their
generations:
the
firstborn
of
Ishmael,
Nebaioth;
and
Kedar,
and
Adbeel,
and
Mibsam,
and
Mishma,
and
Dumah,
and
Massa;
Hadad,
and
Tema,
Jetur,
Naphish,
and
Kedemah:
these
are
the
sons
of
Ishmael,
and
these
are
their
names,
by
their
villages,
and
by
their
encampments;
twelve
princes
according
to
their
nations.
And
these
are
the
years
of
the
life
of
Ishmael,
an
hundred
and
thirty
and
seven
years:
and
he
gave
up
the
ghost
and
died;
and
was
gathered
unto
his
people.
And
they
dwelt
from
Havilah
unto
Shur
that
is
before
Egypt,
as
thou
goest
toward
Assyria:
he
abode
in
the
presence
of
all
his
brethren.
And
these
are
the
generations
of
Isaac,
Abraham’s
son:
Abraham
begat
Isaac:
and
Isaac
was
forty
years
old
when
he
took
Rebekah,
the
daughter
of
Bethuel
the
Syrian
of
Paddan-aram,
the
sister
of
Laban
the
Syrian,
to
be
his
wife.
And
Isaac
entreated
the
LORD
for
his
wife,
because
she
was
barren:
and
the
LORD
was
entreated
of
him,
and
Rebekah
his
wife
conceived.
And
the
children
struggled
together
within
her;
and
she
said,
If
it
be
so,
wherefore
do
I
live?
And
she
went
to
inquire
of
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
her,
Two
nations
are
in
thy
womb,
And
two
peoples
shall
be
separated
even
from
thy
bowels:
And
the
one
people
shall
be
stronger
than
the
other
people;
And
the
elder
shall
serve
the
younger.
And
when
her
days
to
be
delivered
were
fulfilled,
behold,
there
were
twins
in
her
womb.
And
the
first
came
forth
red,
all
over
like
an
hairy
garment;
and
they
called
his
name
Esau.
And
after
that
came
forth
his
brother,
and
his
hand
had
hold
on
Esau’s
heel;
and
his
name
was
called
Jacob:
and
Isaac
was
threescore
years
old
when
she
bare
them.
And
the
boys
grew:
and
Esau
was
a
cunning
hunter,
a
man
of
the
field;
and
Jacob
was
a
plain
man,
dwelling
in
tents.
Now
Isaac
loved
Esau,
because
he
did
eat
of
his
venison:
and
Rebekah
loved
Jacob.
And
Jacob
sod
pottage:
and
Esau
came
in
from
the
field,
and
he
was
faint:
and
Esau
said
to
Jacob,
Feed
me,
I
pray
thee,
with
that
same
red
pottage;
for
I
am
faint:
therefore
was
his
name
called
Edom.
And
Jacob
said,
Sell
me
this
day
thy
birthright.
And
Esau
said,
Behold,
I
am
at
the
point
to
die:
and
what
profit
shall
the
birthright
do
to
me?
And
Jacob
said,
Swear
to
me
this
day;
and
he
sware
unto
him:
and
he
sold
his
birthright
unto
Jacob.
And
Jacob
gave
Esau
bread
and
pottage
of
lentils;
and
he
did
eat
and
drink,
and
rose
up,
and
went
his
way:
so
Esau
despised
his
birthright.
And
there
was
a
famine
in
the
land,
beside
the
first
famine
that
was
in
the
days
of
Abraham.
And
Isaac
went
unto
Abimelech
king
of
the
Philistines
unto
Gerar.
And
the
LORD
appeared
unto
him,
and
said,
Go
not
down
into
Egypt;
dwell
in
the
land
which
I
shall
tell
thee
of:
sojourn
in
this
land,
and
I
will
be
with
thee,
and
will
bless
thee;
for
unto
thee,
and
unto
thy
seed,
I
will
give
all
these
lands,
and
I
will
establish
the
oath
which
I
sware
unto
Abraham
thy
father;
and
I
will
multiply
thy
seed
as
the
stars
of
heaven,
and
will
give
unto
thy
seed
all
these
lands;
and
in
thy
seed
shall
all
the
nations
of
the
earth
be
blessed;
because
that
Abraham
obeyed
my
voice,
and
kept
my
charge,
my
commandments,
my
statutes,
and
my
laws.
And
Isaac
dwelt
in
Gerar:
and
the
men
of
the
place
asked
him
of
his
wife;
and
he
said,
She
is
my
sister:
for
he
feared
to
say,
My
wife;
lest,
said
he,
the
men
of
the
place
should
kill
me
for
Rebekah:
because
she
was
fair
to
look
upon.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
had
been
there
a
long
time,
that
Abimelech
king
of
the
Philistines
looked
out
at
a
window,
and
saw,
and,
behold,
Isaac
was
sporting
with
Rebekah
his
wife.
And
Abimelech
called
Isaac,
and
said,
Behold,
of
a
surety
she
is
thy
wife:
and
how
saidst
thou,
She
is
my
sister?
And
Isaac
said
unto
him,
Because
I
said,
Lest
I
die
for
her.
And
Abimelech
said,
What
is
this
thou
hast
done
unto
us?
one
of
the
people
might
lightly
have
lain
with
thy
wife,
and
thou shouldest
have
brought
guiltiness
upon
us.
And
Abimelech
charged
all
the
people,
saying,
He
that
toucheth
this
man
or
his
wife
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
Isaac
sowed
in
that
land,
and
found
in
the
same
year
an
hundredfold:
and
the
LORD
blessed
him.
And
the
man
waxed
great,
and
grew
more
and
more
until
he
became
very
great:
and
he
had
possessions
of
flocks,
and
possessions
of
herds,
and
a
great
household:
and
the
Philistines
envied
him.
Now
all
the
wells
which
his
father’s
servants
had
digged
in
the
days
of
Abraham
his
father,
the
Philistines
had
stopped
them,
and
filled
them
with
earth.
And
Abimelech
said
unto
Isaac,
Go
from
us;
for
thou
art
much
mightier
than
we.
And
Isaac
departed
thence,
and
encamped
in
the
valley
of
Gerar,
and
dwelt
there.
And
Isaac
digged
again
the
wells
of
water,
which
they
had
digged
in
the
days
of
Abraham
his
father;
for
the
Philistines
had
stopped
them
after
the
death
of
Abraham:
and
he
called
their
names
after
the
names
by
which
his
father
had
called
them.
And
Isaac’s
servants
digged
in
the
valley,
and
found
there
a
well
of
springing
water.
And
the
herdmen
of
Gerar
strove
with
Isaac’s
herdmen,
saying,
The
water
is
ours:
and
he
called
the
name
of
the
well
Esek;
because
they
contended
with
him.
And
they
digged
another
well,
and
they
strove
for
that
also:
and
he
called
the
name
of
it
Sitnah.
And
he
removed
from
thence,
and
digged
another
well;
and
for
that
they
strove
not:
and
he
called
the
name
of
it
Rehoboth;
and
he
said,
For
now
the
LORD
hath
made
room
for
us,
and
we
shall
be
fruitful
in
the
land.
And
he
went
up
from
thence
to
Beer-sheba.
And
the
LORD
appeared
unto
him
the
same
night,
and
said,
I
am
the
God
of
Abraham
thy
father:
fear
not,
for
I
am
with
thee,
and
will
bless
thee,
and
multiply
thy
seed
for
my
servant
Abraham’s
sake.
And
he
builded
an
altar
there,
and
called
upon
the
name
of
the
LORD,
and
pitched
his
tent
there:
and
there
Isaac’s
servants
digged
a
well.
Then
Abimelech
went
to
him
from
Gerar,
and
Ahuzzath
his
friend,
and
Phicol
the
captain
of
his
host.
And
Isaac
said
unto
them,
Wherefore
are
ye
come
unto
me,
seeing
ye
hate
me,
and
have
sent
me
away
from
you?
And
they
said,
We
saw
plainly
that
the
LORD
was
with
thee:
and
we
said,
Let
there
now
be
an
oath
betwixt
us,
even
betwixt
us
and
thee,
and
let
us
make
a
covenant
with
thee;
that
thou
wilt
do
us
no
hurt,
as
we
have
not
touched
thee,
and
as
we
have
done
unto
thee
nothing
but
good,
and
have
sent
thee
away
in
peace:
thou
art
now
the
blessed
of
the
LORD.
And
he
made
them
a
feast,
and
they
did
eat
and
drink.
And
they
rose
up
betimes
in
the
morning,
and
sware
one
to
another:
and
Isaac
sent
them
away,
and
they
departed
from
him
in
peace.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
same
day,
that
Isaac’s
servants
came,
and
told
him
concerning
the
well
which
they
had
digged,
and
said
unto
him,
We
have
found
water.
And
he
called
it
Shibah:
therefore
the
name
of
the
city
is
Beer-sheba
unto
this
day.
And
when
Esau
was
forty
years
old
he
took
to
wife
Judith
the
daughter
of
Beeri
the
Hittite,
and
Basemath
the
daughter
of
Elon
the
Hittite:
and
they
were
a
grief
of
mind
unto
Isaac
and
to
Rebekah.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
when
Isaac
was
old,
and
his
eyes
were
dim,
so
that
he
could
not
see,
he
called
Esau
his
elder
son,
and
said
unto
him,
My
son:
and
he
said
unto
him,
Here
am
I.
And
he
said,
Behold
now,
I
am
old,
I
know
not
the
day
of
my
death.
Now
therefore
take,
I
pray
thee,
thy
weapons,
thy
quiver
and
thy
bow,
and
go
out
to
the
field,
and
take
me
venison;
and
make
me
savoury
meat,
such
as
I
love,
and
bring
it
to
me,
that
I
may
eat;
that
my
soul
may
bless
thee
before
I
die.
And
Rebekah
heard
when
Isaac
spake
to
Esau
his
son.
And
Esau
went
to
the
field
to
hunt
for
venison,
and
to
bring
it.
And
Rebekah
spake
unto
Jacob
her
son,
saying,
Behold,
I
heard
thy
father
speak
unto
Esau
thy
brother,
saying,
Bring
me
venison,
and
make
me
savoury
meat,
that
I
may
eat,
and
bless
thee
before
the
LORD
before
my
death.
Now
therefore,
my
son,
obey
my
voice
according
to
that
which
I
command
thee.
Go
now
to
the
flock,
and
fetch
me
from
thence
two
good
kids
of
the
goats;
and
I
will
make
them
savoury
meat
for
thy
father,
such
as
he
loveth:
and
thou shalt
bring
it
to
thy
father,
that
he
may
eat,
so
that
he
may
bless
thee
before
his
death.
And
Jacob
said
to
Rebekah
his
mother,
Behold,
Esau
my
brother
is
a
hairy
man,
and
I
am
a
smooth
man.
My
father
peradventure
will
feel
me,
and
I
shall
seem
to
him
as
a
deceiver;
and
I
shall
bring
a
curse
upon
me,
and
not
a
blessing.
And
his
mother
said
unto
him,
Upon
me
be
thy
curse,
my
son:
only
obey
my
voice,
and
go
fetch
me
them.
And
he
went,
and
fetched,
and
brought
them
to
his
mother:
and
his
mother
made
savoury
meat,
such
as
his
father
loved.
And
Rebekah
took
the
goodly
raiment
of
Esau
her
elder
son,
which
were
with
her
in
the
house,
and
put
them
upon
Jacob
her
younger
son:
and
she
put
the
skins
of
the
kids
of
the
goats
upon
his
hands,
and
upon
the
smooth
of
his
neck:
and
she
gave
the
savoury
meat
and
the
bread,
which
she
had
prepared,
into
the
hand
of
her
son
Jacob.
And
he
came
unto
his
father,
and
said,
My
father:
and
he
said,
Here
am
I;
who
art
thou,
my
son?
And
Jacob
said
unto
his
father,
I
am
Esau
thy
firstborn;
I
have
done
according
as
thou
badest
me:
arise,
I
pray
thee,
sit
and
eat
of
my
venison,
that
thy
soul
may
bless
me.
And
Isaac
said
unto
his
son,
How
is
it
that
thou
hast
found
it
so
quickly,
my
son?
And
he
said,
Because
the
LORD
thy
God
sent
me
good
speed.
And
Isaac
said
unto
Jacob,
Come
near,
I
pray
thee,
that
I
may
feel
thee,
my
son,
whether
thou
be
my
very
son
Esau
or
not.
And
Jacob
went
near
unto
Isaac
his
father;
and
he
felt
him,
and
said,
The
voice
is
Jacob’s
voice,
but
the
hands
are
the
hands
of
Esau.
And
he
discerned
him
not,
because
his
hands
were
hairy,
as
his
brother
Esau’s
hands:
so
he
blessed
him.
And
he
said,
Art
thou
my
very
son
Esau?
And
he
said,
I
am.
And
he
said,
Bring
it
near
to
me,
and
I
will
eat
of
my
son’s
venison,
that
my
soul
may
bless
thee.
And
he
brought
it
near
to
him,
and
he
did
eat:
and
he
brought
him
wine,
and
he
drank.
And
his
father
Isaac
said
unto
him,
Come
near
now,
and
kiss
me,
my
son.
And
he
came
near,
and
kissed
him:
and
he
smelled
the
smell
of
his
raiment,
and
blessed
him,
and
said,
See,
the
smell
of
my
son
Is
as
the
smell
of
a
field
which
the
LORD
hath
blessed:
And
God
give
thee
of
the
dew
of
heaven,
And
of
the
fatness
of
the
earth,
And
plenty
of
corn
and
wine:
Let
peoples
serve
thee,
And
nations
bow
down
to
thee:
Be
lord
over
thy
brethren,
And
let
thy
mother’s
sons
bow
down
to
thee:
Cursed
be
every
one
that
curseth
thee,
And
blessed
be
every
one
that
blesseth
thee.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
soon
as
Isaac
had
made
an
end
of
blessing
Jacob,
and
Jacob
was
yet
scarce
gone
out
from
the
presence
of
Isaac
his
father,
that
Esau
his
brother
came
in
from
his
hunting.
And
he
also
made
savoury
meat,
and
brought
it
unto
his
father;
and
he
said
unto
his
father,
Let
my
father
arise,
and
eat
of
his
son’s
venison,
that
thy
soul
may
bless
me.
And
Isaac
his
father
said
unto
him,
Who
art
thou?
And
he
said,
I
am
thy
son,
thy
firstborn,
Esau.
And
Isaac
trembled
very
exceedingly,
and
said,
Who
then
is
he
that
hath
taken
venison,
and
brought
it
me,
and
I
have
eaten
of
all
before
thou
camest,
and
have
blessed
him?
yea,
and
he
shall
be
blessed.
When
Esau
heard
the
words
of
his
father,
he
cried
with
an
exceeding
great
and
bitter
cry,
and
said
unto
his
father,
Bless
me,
even
me
also,
O
my
father.
And
he
said,
Thy
brother
came
with
guile,
and
hath
taken
away
thy
blessing.
And
he
said,
Is
not
he
rightly
named
Jacob?
for
he
hath
supplanted
me
these
two
times:
he
took
away
my
birthright;
and,
behold,
now
he
hath
taken
away
my
blessing.
And
he
said,
Hast
thou
not
reserved
a
blessing
for
me?
And
Isaac
answered
and
said
unto
Esau,
Behold,
I
have
made
him
thy
lord,
and
all
his
brethren
have
I
given
to
him
for
servants;
and
with
corn
and
wine
have
I
sustained
him:
and
what
then
shall
I
do
for
thee,
my
son?
And
Esau
said
unto
his
father,
Hast
thou
but
one
blessing,
my
father?
bless
me,
even
me
also,
O
my
father.
And
Esau
lifted
up
his
voice,
and
wept.
And
Isaac
his
father
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Behold,
of
the
fatness
of
the
earth
shall
be
thy
dwelling,
And
of
the
dew
of
heaven
from
above;
And
by
thy
sword shalt
thou
live,
and
thou shalt
serve
thy
brother;
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
when
thou shalt
break
loose,
That
thou shalt
shake
his
yoke
from
off
thy
neck.
And
Esau
hated
Jacob
because
of
the
blessing
wherewith
his
father
blessed
him:
and
Esau
said
in
his
heart,
The
days
of
mourning
for
my
father
are
at
hand;
then
will
I
slay
my
brother
Jacob.
And
the
words
of
Esau
her
elder
son
were
told
to
Rebekah;
and
she
sent
and
called
Jacob
her
younger
son,
and
said
unto
him,
Behold,
thy
brother
Esau,
as
touching
thee,
doth
comfort
himself,
purposing
to
kill
thee.
Now
therefore,
my
son,
obey
my
voice;
and
arise,
flee
thou
to
Laban
my
brother
to
Haran;
and
tarry
with
him
a
few
days,
until
thy
brother’s
fury
turn
away;
until
thy
brother’s
anger
turn
away
from
thee,
and
he
forget
that
which
thou
hast
done
to
him:
then
I
will
send,
and
fetch
thee
from
thence:
why
should
I
be
bereaved
of
you
both
in
one
day?
And
Rebekah
said
to
Isaac,
I
am
weary
of
my
life
because
of
the
daughters
of
Heth:
if
Jacob
take
a
wife
of
the
daughters
of
Heth,
such
as
these,
of
the
daughters
of
the
land,
what
good
shall
my
life
do
me?
And
Isaac
called
Jacob,
and
blessed
him,
and
charged
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Thou shalt
not
take
a
wife
of
the
daughters
of
Canaan.
Arise,
go
to
Paddan-aram,
to
the
house
of
Bethuel
thy
mother’s
father;
and
take
thee
a
wife
from
thence
of
the
daughters
of
Laban
thy
mother’s
brother.
And
God
Almighty
bless
thee,
and
make
thee
fruitful,
and
multiply
thee,
that
thou
mayest
be
a
company
of
peoples;
and
give
thee
the
blessing
of
Abraham,
to
thee,
and
to
thy
seed
with
thee;
that
thou
mayest
inherit
the
land
of
thy
sojournings,
which
God
gave
unto
Abraham.
And
Isaac
sent
away
Jacob:
and
he
went
to
Paddan-aram
unto
Laban,
son
of
Bethuel
the
Syrian,
the
brother
of
Rebekah,
Jacob’s
and
Esau’s
mother.
Now
Esau
saw
that
Isaac
had
blessed
Jacob
and
sent
him
away
to
Paddan-aram,
to
take
him
a
wife
from
thence;
and
that
as
he
blessed
him
he
gave
him
a
charge,
saying,
Thou shalt
not
take
a
wife
of
the
daughters
of
Canaan;
and
that
Jacob
obeyed
his
father
and
his
mother,
and
was
gone
to
Paddan-aram:
and
Esau
saw
that
the
daughters
of
Canaan
pleased
not
Isaac
his
father;
and
Esau
went
unto
Ishmael,
and
took
unto
the
wives
which
he
had
Mahalath
the
daughter
of
Ishmael
Abraham’s
son,
the
sister
of
Nebaioth,
to
be
his
wife.
And
Jacob
went
out
from
Beer-sheba,
and
went
toward
Haran.
And
he
lighted
upon
a
certain
place,
and
tarried
there
all
night,
because
the
sun
was
set;
and
he
took
one
of
the
stones
of
the
place,
and
put
it
under
his
head,
and
lay
down
in
that
place
to
sleep.
And
he
dreamed,
and
behold
a
ladder
set
up
on
the
earth,
and
the
top
of
it
reached
to
heaven:
and
behold
the
angels
of
God
ascending
and
descending
on
it.
And,
behold,
the
LORD
stood
above
it,
and
said,
I
am
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Abraham
thy
father,
and
the
God
of
Isaac:
the
land
whereon
thou
liest,
to
thee
will
I
give
it,
and
to
thy
seed;
and
thy
seed
shall
be
as
the
dust
of
the
earth,
and
thou shalt
spread
abroad
to
the
west,
and
to
the
east,
and
to
the
north,
and
to
the
south:
and
in
thee
and
in
thy
seed
shall
all
the
families
of
the
earth
be
blessed.
And,
behold,
I
am
with
thee,
and
will
keep
thee
whithersoever
thou
goest,
and
will
bring
thee
again
into
this
land;
for
I
will
not
leave
thee,
until
I
have
done
that
which
I
have
spoken
to
thee
of.
And
Jacob
awaked
out
of
his
sleep,
and
he
said,
Surely
the
LORD
is
in
this
place;
and
I
knew
it
not.
And
he
was
afraid,
and
said,
How
dreadful
is
this
place!
this
is
none
other
but
the
house
of
God,
and
this
is
the
gate
of
heaven.
And
Jacob
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
took
the
stone
that
he
had
put
under
his
head,
and
set
it
up
for
a
pillar,
and
poured
oil
upon
the
top
of
it.
And
he
called
the
name
of
that
place
Beth-el:
but
the
name
of
the
city
was
Luz
at
the
first.
And
Jacob
vowed
a
vow,
saying,
If
God
will
be
with
me,
and
will
keep
me
in
this
way
that
I
go,
and
will
give
me
bread
to
eat,
and
raiment
to
put
on,
so
that
I
come
again
to
my
father’s
house
in
peace,
then
shall
the
LORD
be
my
God,
and
this
stone,
which
I
have
set
up
for
a
pillar,
shall
be
God’s
house:
and
of
all
that
thou shalt
give
me
I
will
surely
give
the
tenth
unto
thee.
Then
Jacob
went
on
his
journey,
and
came
to
the
land
of
the
children
of
the
east.
And
he
looked,
and
behold
a
well
in
the
field,
and,
lo,
three
flocks
of
sheep
lying
there
by
it;
for
out
of
that
well
they
watered
the
flocks:
and
the
stone
upon
the
well’s
mouth
was
great.
And
thither
were
all
the
flocks
gathered:
and
they
rolled
the
stone
from
the
well’s
mouth,
and
watered
the
sheep,
and
put
the
stone
again
upon
the
well’s
mouth
in
its
place.
And
Jacob
said
unto
them,
My
brethren,
whence
be
ye?
And
they
said,
Of
Haran
are
we.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Know
ye
Laban
the
son
of
Nahor?
And
they
said,
We
know
him.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Is
it
well
with
him?
And
they
said,
It
is
well:
and,
behold,
Rachel
his
daughter
cometh
with
the
sheep.
And
he
said,
Lo,
it
is
yet
high
day,
neither
is
it
time
that
the
cattle
should
be
gathered
together:
water
ye
the
sheep,
and
go
and
feed
them.
And
they
said,
We
cannot,
until
all
the
flocks
be
gathered
together,
and
they
roll
the
stone
from
the
well’s
mouth;
then
we
water
the
sheep.
While
he
yet
spake
with
them,
Rachel
came
with
her
father’s
sheep;
for
she
kept
them.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jacob
saw
Rachel
the
daughter
of
Laban
his
mother’s
brother,
and
the
sheep
of
Laban
his
mother’s
brother,
that
Jacob
went
near,
and
rolled
the
stone
from
the
well’s
mouth,
and
watered
the
flock
of
Laban
his
mother’s
brother.
And
Jacob
kissed
Rachel,
and
lifted
up
his
voice,
and
wept.
And
Jacob
told
Rachel
that
he
was
her
father’s
brother,
and
that
he
was
Rebekah’s
son:
and
she
ran
and
told
her
father.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Laban
heard
the
tidings
of
Jacob
his
sister’s
son,
that
he
ran
to
meet
him,
and
embraced
him,
and
kissed
him,
and
brought
him
to
his
house.
And
he
told
Laban
all
these
things.
And
Laban
said
to
him,
Surely
thou
art
my
bone
and
my
flesh.
And
he
abode
with
him
the
space
of
a
month.
And
Laban
said
unto
Jacob,
Because
thou
art
my
brother, shouldest
thou
therefore
serve
me
for
nought?
tell
me,
what
shall
thy
wages
be?
And
Laban
had
two
daughters:
the
name
of
the
elder
was
Leah,
and
the
name
of
the
younger
was
Rachel.
And
Leah’s
eyes
were
tender;
but
Rachel
was
beautiful
and
well
favoured.
And
Jacob
loved
Rachel;
and
he
said,
I
will
serve
thee
seven
years
for
Rachel
thy
younger
daughter.
And
Laban
said,
It
is
better
that
I
give
her
to
thee,
than
that
I
should
give
her
to
another
man:
abide
with
me.
And
Jacob
served
seven
years
for
Rachel;
and
they
seemed
unto
him
but
a
few
days,
for
the
love
he
had
to
her.
And
Jacob
said
unto
Laban,
Give
me
my
wife,
for
my
days
are
fulfilled,
that
I
may
go
in
unto
her.
And
Laban
gathered
together
all
the
men
of
the
place,
and
made
a
feast.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
evening,
that
he
took
Leah
his
daughter,
and
brought
her
to
him;
and
he
went
in
unto
her.
And
Laban
gave
Zilpah
his
handmaid
unto
his
daughter
Leah
for
an
handmaid.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning
that,
behold,
it
was
Leah:
and
he
said
to
Laban,
What
is
this
thou
hast
done
unto
me?
did
not
I
serve
with
thee
for
Rachel?
wherefore
then
hast
thou
beguiled
me?
And
Laban
said,
It
is
not
so
done
in
our
place,
to
give
the
younger
before
the
firstborn.
Fulfill
the
week
of
this
one,
and
we
will
give
thee
the
other
also
for
the
service
which
thou shalt
serve
with
me
yet
seven
other
years.
And
Jacob
did
so,
and
fulfilled
her
week:
and
he
gave
him
Rachel
his
daughter
to
wife.
And
Laban
gave
to
Rachel
his
daughter
Bilhah
his
handmaid
to
be
her
handmaid.
And
he
went
in
also
unto
Rachel,
and
he
loved
also
Rachel
more
than
Leah,
and
served
with
him
yet
seven
other
years.
And
the
LORD
saw
that
Leah
was
hated,
and
he
opened
her
womb:
but
Rachel
was
barren.
And
Leah
conceived,
and
bare
a
son,
and
she
called
his
name
Reuben:
for
she
said,
Because
the
LORD
hath
looked
upon
my
affliction;
for
now
my
husband
will
love
me.
And
she
conceived
again,
and
bare
a
son;
and
said,
Because
the
LORD
hath
heard
that
I
am
hated,
he
hath
therefore
given
me
this
son
also:
and
she
called
his
name
Simeon.
And
she
conceived
again,
and
bare
a
son;
and
said,
Now
this
time
will
my
husband
be
joined
unto
me,
because
I
have
borne
him
three
sons:
therefore
was
his
name
called
Levi.
And
she
conceived
again,
and
bare
a
son:
and
she
said,
This
time
will
I
praise
the
LORD:
therefore
she
called
his
name
Judah;
and
she
left
bearing.
And
when
Rachel
saw
that
she
bare
Jacob
no
children,
Rachel
envied
her
sister;
and
she
said
unto
Jacob,
Give
me
children,
or
else
I
die.
And
Jacob’s
anger
was
kindled
against
Rachel:
and
he
said,
Am
I
in
God’s
stead,
who
hath
withheld
from
thee
the
fruit
of
the
womb?
And
she
said,
Behold
my
maid
Bilhah,
go
in
unto
her;
that
she
may
bear
upon
my
knees,
and
I
also
may
obtain
children
by
her.
And
she
gave
him
Bilhah
her
handmaid
to
wife:
and
Jacob
went
in
unto
her.
And
Bilhah
conceived,
and
bare
Jacob
a
son.
And
Rachel
said,
God
hath
judged
me,
and
hath
also
heard
my
voice,
and
hath
given
me
a
son:
therefore
called
she
his
name
Dan.
And
Bilhah
Rachel’s
handmaid
conceived
again,
and
bare
Jacob
a
second
son.
And
Rachel
said,
With
mighty
wrestlings
have
I
wrestled
with
my
sister,
and
have
prevailed:
and
she
called
his
name
Naphtali.
When
Leah
saw
that
she
had
left
bearing,
she
took
Zilpah
her
handmaid,
and
gave
her
to
Jacob
to
wife.
And
Zilpah
Leah’s
handmaid
bare
Jacob
a
son.
And
Leah
said,
Fortunate!
and
she
called
his
name
Gad.
And
Zilpah
Leah’s
handmaid
bare
Jacob
a
second
son.
And
Leah
said,
Happy
am
I!
for
the
daughters
will
call
me
happy:
and
she
called
his
name
Asher.
And
Reuben
went
in
the
days
of
wheat
harvest,
and
found
mandrakes
in
the
field,
and
brought
them
unto
his
mother
Leah.
Then
Rachel
said
to
Leah,
Give
me,
I
pray
thee,
of
thy
son’s
mandrakes.
And
she
said
unto
her,
Is
it
a
small
matter
that
thou
hast
taken
away
my
husband?
and
wouldest
thou
take
away
my
son’s
mandrakes
also?
And
Rachel
said,
Therefore
he
shall
lie
with
thee to-night
for
thy
son’s
mandrakes.
And
Jacob
came
from
the
field
in
the
evening,
and
Leah
went
out
to
meet
him,
and
said,
Thou
must
come
in
unto
me;
for
I
have
surely
hired
thee
with
my
son’s
mandrakes.
And
he
lay
with
her
that
night.
And
God
hearkened
unto
Leah,
and
she
conceived,
and
bare
Jacob
a
fifth
son.
And
Leah
said,
God
hath
given
me
my
hire,
because
I
gave
my
handmaid
to
my
husband:
and
she
called
his
name
Issachar.
And
Leah
conceived
again,
and
bare
a
sixth
son
to
Jacob.
And
Leah
said,
God
hath
endowed
me
with
a
good
dowry;
now
will
my
husband
dwell
with
me,
because
I
have
borne
him
six
sons:
and
she
called
his
name
Zebulun.
And
afterwards
she
bare
a
daughter,
and
called
her
name
Dinah.
And
God
remembered
Rachel,
and
God
hearkened
to
her,
and
opened
her
womb.
And
she
conceived,
and
bare
a
son:
and
said,
God
hath
taken
away
my
reproach:
and
she
called
his
name
Joseph,
saying,
The
LORD
add
to
me
another
son.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Rachel
had
borne
Joseph,
that
Jacob
said
unto
Laban,
Send
me
away,
that
I
may
go
unto
mine
own
place,
and
to
my
country.
Give
me
my
wives
and
my
children
for
whom
I
have
served
thee,
and
let
me
go:
for
thou
knowest
my
service
wherewith
I
have
served
thee.
And
Laban
said
unto
him,
If
now
I
have
found
favour
in
thine
eyes,
tarry:
for
I
have
divined
that
the
LORD
hath
blessed
me
for
thy
sake.
And
he
said,
Appoint
me
thy
wages,
and
I
will
give
it.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Thou
knowest
how
I
have
served
thee,
and
how
thy
cattle
hath
fared
with
me.
For
it
was
little
which
thou hadst
before
I
came,
and
it
hath
increased
unto
a
multitude;
and
the
LORD
hath
blessed
thee
whithersoever
I
turned:
and
now
when
shall
I
provide
for
mine
own
house
also?
And
he
said,
What
shall
I
give
thee?
And
Jacob
said,
Thou shalt
not
give
me aught:
if
thou
wilt
do
this
thing
for
me,
I
will
again
feed
thy
flock
and
keep
it.
I
will
pass
through
all
thy
flock
today,
removing
from
thence
every
speckled
and
spotted
one,
and
every
black
one
among
the
sheep,
and
the
spotted
and
speckled
among
the
goats:
and
of
such
shall
be
my
hire.
So
shall
my
righteousness
answer
for
me
hereafter,
when
thou shalt
come
concerning
my
hire
that
is
before
thee:
every
one
that
is
not
speckled
and
spotted
among
the
goats,
and
black
among
the
sheep,
that
if
found
with
me
shall
be
counted
stolen.
And
Laban
said,
Behold,
I
would
it
might
be
according
to
thy
word.
And
he
removed
that
day
the he-goats
that
were
ringstraked
and
spotted,
and
all
the she-goats
that
were
speckled
and
spotted,
every
one
that
had
white
in
it,
and
all
the
black
ones
among
the
sheep,
and
gave
them
into
the
hand
of
his
sons;
and
he
set
three
days’
journey
betwixt
himself
and
Jacob:
and
Jacob
fed
the
rest
of
Laban’s
flocks.
And
Jacob
took
him
rods
of
fresh
poplar,
and
of
the
almond
and
of
the
plane
tree;
and
peeled
white
strakes
in
them,
and
made
the
white
appear
which
was
in
the
rods.
And
he
set
the
rods
which
he
had
peeled
over
against
the
flocks
in
the
gutters
in
the
watering
troughs
where
the
flocks
came
to
drink;
and
they
conceived
when
they
came
to
drink.
And
the
flocks
conceived
before
the
rods,
and
the
flocks
brought
forth
ringstraked,
speckled,
and
spotted.
And
Jacob
separated
the
lambs,
and
set
the
faces
of
the
flocks
toward
the
ringstraked
and
all
the
black
in
the
flock
of
Laban;
and
he
put
his
own
droves
apart,
and
put
them
not
unto
Laban’s
flock.
And
it
came
to
pass, whensoever
the
stronger
of
the
flock
did
conceive,
that
Jacob
laid
the
rods
before
the
eyes
of
the
flock
in
the
gutters,
that
they
might
conceive
among
the
rods;
but
when
the
flock
were
feeble,
he
put
them
not
in:
so
the
feebler
were
Laban’s,
and
the
stronger
Jacob’s.
And
the
man
increased
exceedingly,
and
had
large
flocks,
and
maidservants
and
menservants,
and
camels
and
asses.
And
he
heard
the
words
of
Laban’s
sons,
saying,
Jacob
hath
taken
away
all
that
was
our
father’s;
and
of
that
which
was
our
father’s
hath
he
gotten
all
this
glory.
And
Jacob
beheld
the
countenance
of
Laban,
and,
behold,
it
was
not
toward
him
as
beforetime.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Jacob,
Return
unto
the
land
of
thy
fathers,
and
to
thy
kindred;
and
I
will
be
with
thee.
And
Jacob
sent
and
called
Rachel
and
Leah
to
the
field
unto
his
flock,
and
said
unto
them,
I
see
your
father’s
countenance,
that
it
is
not
toward
me
as
beforetime;
but
the
God
of
my
father
hath
been
with
me.
And
ye
know
that
with
all
my
power
I
have
served
your
father.
And
your
father
hath
deceived
me,
and
changed
my
wages
ten
times;
but
God
suffered
him
not
to
hurt
me.
If
he
said
thus,
The
speckled
shall
be
thy
wages;
then
all
the
flock
bare
speckled:
and
if
he
said
thus,
The
ringstraked
shall
be
thy
wages;
then
bare
all
the
flock
ringstraked.
Thus
God
hath
taken
away
the
cattle
of
your
father,
and
given
them
to
me.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
time
that
the
flock
conceived,
that
I
lifted
up
mine
eyes,
and
saw
in
a
dream,
and,
behold,
the he-goats
which
leaped
upon
the
flock
were
ringstraked,
speckled,
and
grisled.
And
the
angel
of
God
said
unto
me
in
the
dream,
Jacob:
and
I
said,
Here
am
I.
And
he
said,
Lift
up
now
thine
eyes,
and
see,
all
the he-goats
which
leap
upon
the
flock
are
ringstraked,
speckled,
and
grisled:
for
I
have
seen
all
that
Laban
doeth
unto
thee.
I
am
the
God
of
Beth-el,
where
thou
anointedst
a
pillar,
where
thou
vowedst
a
vow
unto
me:
now
arise,
get
thee
out
from
this
land,
and
return
unto
the
land
of
thy
nativity.
And
Rachel
and
Leah
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Is
there
yet
any
portion
or
inheritance
for
us
in
our
father’s
house?
Are
we
not
counted
of
him
strangers?
for
he
hath
sold
us,
and
hath
also
quite
devoured
our
money.
For
all
the
riches
which
God
hath
taken
away
from
our
father,
that
is
ours
and
our
children’s:
now
then,
whatsoever
God
hath
said
unto
thee,
do.
Then
Jacob
rose
up,
and
set
his
sons
and
his
wives
upon
the
camels;
and
he
carried
away
all
his
cattle,
and
all
his
substance
which
he
had
gathered,
the
cattle
of
his
getting,
which
he
had
gathered
in
Paddan-aram,
for
to
go
to
Isaac
his
father
unto
the
land
of
Canaan.
Now
Laban
was
gone
to
shear
his
sheep:
and
Rachel
stole
the
teraphim
that
were
her
father’s.
And
Jacob
stole
away
unawares
to
Laban
the
Syrian,
in
that
he
told
him
not
that
he
fled.
So
he
fled
with
all
that
he
had;
and
he
rose
up,
and
passed
over
the
River,
and
set
his
face
toward
the
mountain
of
Gilead.
And
it
was
told
Laban
on
the
third
day
that
Jacob
was
fled.
And
he
took
his
brethren
with
him,
and
pursued
after
him
seven
days’
journey;
and
he
overtook
him
in
the
mountain
of
Gilead.
And
God
came
to
Laban
the
Syrian
in
a
dream
of
the
night,
and
said
unto
him,
Take
heed
to
thyself
that
thou
speak
not
to
Jacob
either
good
or
bad.
And
Laban
came
up
with
Jacob.
Now
Jacob
had
pitched
his
tent
in
the
mountain:
and
Laban
with
his
brethren
pitched
in
the
mountain
of
Gilead.
And
Laban
said
to
Jacob,
What
hast
thou
done,
that
thou
hast
stolen
away
unawares
to
me,
and
carried
away
my
daughters
as
captives
of
the
sword?
Wherefore
didst
thou
flee
secretly,
and
steal
away
from
me;
and
didst
not
tell
me,
that
I
might
have
sent
thee
away
with
mirth
and
with
songs,
with
tabret
and
with
harp;
and
hast
not
suffered
me
to
kiss
my
sons
and
my
daughters?
now
hast
thou
done
foolishly.
It
is
in
the
power
of
my
hand
to
do
you
hurt:
but
the
God
of
your
father
spake
unto
me
yesternight,
saying,
Take
heed
to
thyself
that
thou
speak
not
to
Jacob
either
good
or
bad.
And
now,
though
thou
wouldest
needs
be
gone,
because
thou
sore
longedst
after
thy
father’s
house,
yet
wherefore
hast
thou
stolen
my
gods?
And
Jacob
answered
and
said
to
Laban,
Because
I
was
afraid:
for
I
said,
Lest
thou shouldest
take
thy
daughters
from
me
by
force.
With
whomsoever
thou
findest
thy
gods,
he
shall
not
live:
before
our
brethren
discern
thou
what
is
thine
with
me,
and
take
it
to
thee.
For
Jacob
knew
not
that
Rachel
had
stolen
them.
And
Laban
went
into
Jacob’s
tent,
and
into
Leah’s
tent,
and
into
the
tent
of
the
two
maidservants;
but
he
found
them
not.
And
he
went
out
of
Leah’s
tent,
and
entered
into
Rachel’s
tent.
Now
Rachel
had
taken
the
teraphim,
and
put
them
in
the
camel’s
furniture,
and
sat
upon
them.
And
Laban
felt
about
all
the
tent,
but
found
them
not.
And
she
said
to
her
father,
Let
not
my
lord
be
angry
that
I
cannot
rise
up
before
thee;
for
the
manner
of
women
is
upon
me.
And
he
searched,
but
found
not
the
teraphim.
And
Jacob
was
wroth,
and
chode
with
Laban:
and
Jacob
answered
and
said
to
Laban,
What
is
my
trespass?
what
is
my
sin,
that
thou
hast
hotly
pursued
after
me?
Whereas
thou
hast
felt
about
all
my
stuff,
what
hast
thou
found
of
all
thy
household
stuff?
Set
it
here
before
my
brethren
and
thy
brethren,
that
they
may
judge
betwixt
us
two.
This
twenty
years
have
I
been
with
thee;
thy
ewes
and
thy she-goats
have
not
cast
their
young,
and
the
rams
of
thy
flocks
have
I
not
eaten.
That
which
was
torn
of
beasts
I
brought
not
unto
thee;
I
bare
the
loss
of
it;
of
my
hand
didst
thou
require
it,
whether
stolen
by
day
or
stolen
by
night.
Thus
I
was;
in
the
day
the
drought
consumed
me,
and
the
frost
by
night;
and
my
sleep
fled
from
mine
eyes.
These
twenty
years
have
I
been
in
thy
house;
I
served
thee
fourteen
years
for
thy
two
daughters,
and
six
years
for
thy
flock:
and
thou
hast
changed
my
wages
ten
times.
Except
the
God
of
my
father,
the
God
of
Abraham,
and
the
Fear
of
Isaac,
had
been
with
me,
surely
now hadst
thou
sent
me
away
empty.
God
hath
seen
mine
affliction
and
the
labour
of
my
hands,
and
rebuked
thee
yesternight.
And
Laban
answered
and
said
unto
Jacob,
The
daughters
are
my
daughters,
and
the
children
are
my
children,
and
the
flocks
are
my
flocks,
and
all
that
thou
seest
is
mine:
and
what
can
I
do
this
day
unto
these
my
daughters,
or
unto
their
children
which
they
have
borne?
And
now
come,
let
us
make
a
covenant,
I
and
thou;
and
let
it
be
for
a
witness
between
me
and
thee.
And
Jacob
took
a
stone,
and
set
it
up
for
a
pillar.
And
Jacob
said
unto
his
brethren,
Gather
stones;
and
they
took
stones,
and
made
an
heap:
and
they
did
eat
there
by
the
heap.
And
Laban
called
it
Jegar-sahadutha:
but
Jacob
called
it
Galeed.
And
Laban
said,
This
heap
is
witness
between
me
and
thee
this
day.
Therefore
was
the
name
of
it
called
Galeed:
and
Mizpah,
for
he
said,
The
LORD
watch
between
me
and
thee,
when
we
are
absent
one
from
another.
If
thou shalt
afflict
my
daughters,
and
if
thou shalt
take
wives
beside
my
daughters,
no
man
is
with
us;
see,
God
is
witness
betwixt
me
and
thee.
And
Laban
said
to
Jacob,
Behold
this
heap,
and
behold
the
pillar,
which
I
have
set
betwixt
me
and
thee.
This
heap
be
witness,
and
the
pillar
be
witness,
that
I
will
not
pass
over
this
heap
to
thee,
and
that
thou shalt
not
pass
over
this
heap
and
this
pillar
unto
me,
for
harm.
The
God
of
Abraham,
and
the
God
of
Nahor,
the
God
of
their
father,
judge
betwixt
us.
And
Jacob
sware
by
the
Fear
of
his
father
Isaac.
And
Jacob
offered
a
sacrifice
in
the
mountain,
and
called
his
brethren
to
eat
bread:
and
they
did
eat
bread,
and
tarried
all
night
in
the
mountain.
And
early
in
the
morning
Laban
rose
up,
and
kissed
his
sons
and
his
daughters,
and
blessed
them:
and
Laban
departed,
and
returned
unto
his
place.
And
Jacob
went
on
his
way,
and
the
angels
of
God
met
him.
And
Jacob
said
when
he
saw
them,
This
is
God’s
host:
and
he
called
the
name
of
that
place
Mahanaim.
And
Jacob
sent
messengers
before
him
to
Esau
his
brother
unto
the
land
of
Seir,
the
field
of
Edom.
And
he
commanded
them,
saying,
Thus
shall
ye
say
unto
my
lord
Esau;
Thus
saith
thy
servant
Jacob,
I
have
sojourned
with
Laban,
and
stayed
until
now:
and
I
have
oxen,
and
asses
and
flocks,
and
menservants
ard
maidservants:
and
I
have
sent
to
tell
my
lord,
that
I
may
find
grace
in
thy
sight.
And
the
messengers
returned
to
Jacob,
saying,
We
came
to
thy
brother
Esau,
and
moreover
he
cometh
to
meet
thee,
and
four
hundred
men
with
him.
Then
Jacob
was
greatly
afraid
and
was
distressed:
and
he
divided
the
people
that
was
with
him,
and
the
flocks,
and
the
herds,
and
the
camels,
into
two
companies;
and
he
said,
If
Esau
come
to
the
one
company,
and
smite
it,
then
the
company
which
is
left
shall
escape.
And
Jacob
said,
O
God
of
my
father
Abraham,
and
God
of
my
father
Isaac,
O
LORD,
which
saidst
unto
me,
Return
unto
thy
country,
and
to
thy
kindred,
and
I
will
do
thee
good:
I
am
not
worthy
of
the
least
of
all
the
mercies,
and
of
all
the
truth,
which
thou
hast
shewed
unto
thy
servant;
for
with
my
staff
I
passed
over
this
Jordan;
and
now
I
am
become
two
companies.
Deliver
me,
I
pray
thee,
from
the
hand
of
my
brother,
from
the
hand
of
Esau:
for
I
fear
him,
lest
he
come
and
smite
me,
the
mother
with
the
children.
And
thou
saidst,
I
will
surely
do
thee
good,
and
make
thy
seed
as
the
sand
of
the
sea,
which
cannot
be
numbered
for
multitude.
And
he
lodged
there
that
night;
and
took
of
that
which
he
had
with
him
a
present
for
Esau
his
brother;
two
hundred she-goats
and
twenty he-goats,
two
hundred
ewes
and
twenty
rams,
thirty
milch
camels
and
their
colts,
forty
kine
and
ten
bulls,
twenty she-asses
and
ten
foals.
And
he
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
his
servants,
every
drove
by
itself;
and
said
unto
his
servants,
Pass
over
before
me,
and
put
a
space
betwixt
drove
and
drove.
And
he
commanded
the
foremost,
saying,
When
Esau
my
brother
meeteth
thee,
and
asketh
thee,
saying,
Whose
art
thou?
and
whither
goest
thou?
and
whose
are
these
before
thee?
then
thou shalt
say,
They
be
thy
servant
Jacob’s;
it
is
a
present
sent
unto
my
lord
Esau:
and,
behold,
he
also
is
behind
us.
And
he
commanded
also
the
second,
and
the
third,
and
all
that
followed
the
droves,
saying,
On
this
manner
shall
ye
speak
unto
Esau,
when
ye
find
him;
and
ye
shall
say,
Moreover,
behold,
thy
servant
Jacob
is
behind
us.
For
he
said,
I
will
appease
him
with
the
present
that
goeth
before
me,
and
afterward
I
will
see
his
face;
peradventure
he
will
accept
me.
So
the
present
passed
over
before
him:
and
he
himself
lodged
that
night
in
the
company.
And
he
rose
up
that
night,
and
took
his
two
wives,
and
his
two
handmaids,
and
his
eleven
children,
and
passed
over
the
ford
of
Jabbok.
And
he
took
them,
and
sent
them
over
the
stream,
and
sent
over
that
he
had.
And
Jacob
was
left
alone;
and
there
wrestled
a
man
with
him
until
the
breaking
of
the
day.
And
when
he
saw
that
he
prevailed
not
against
him,
he
touched
the
hollow
of
his
thigh;
and
the
hollow
of
Jacob’s
thigh
was
strained,
as
he
wrestled
with
him.
And
he
said,
Let
me
go,
for
the
day
breaketh.
And
he
said,
I
will
not
let
thee
go,
except
thou
bless
me.
And
he
said
unto
him,
What
is
thy
name?
And
he
said,
Jacob.
And
he
said,
Thy
name
shall
be
called
no
more
Jacob,
but
Israel:
for
thou
hast
striven
with
God
and
with
men,
and
hast
prevailed.
And
Jacob
asked
him,
and
said,
Tell
me,
I
pray
thee,
thy
name.
And
he
said,
Wherefore
is
it
that
thou
dost
ask
after
my
name?
And
he
blessed
him
there.
And
Jacob
called
the
name
of
the
place
Peniel:
for,
said
he,
I
have
seen
God
face
to
face,
and
my
life
is
preserved.
And
the
sun
rose
upon
him
as
he
passed
over
Penuel,
and
he
halted
upon
his
thigh.
Therefore
the
children
of
Israel
eat
not
the
sinew
of
the
hip
which
is
upon
the
hollow
of
the
thigh,
unto
this
day:
because
he
touched
the
hollow
of
Jacob’s
thigh
in
the
sinew
of
the
hip.
And
Jacob
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
looked,
and,
behold,
Esau
came,
and
with
him
four
hundred
men.
And
he
divided
the
children
unto
Leah,
and
unto
Rachel,
and
unto
the
two
handmaids.
And
he
put
the
handmaids
and
their
children
foremost,
and
Leah
and
her
children
after,
and
Rachel
and
Joseph
hindermost.
And
he
himself
passed
over
before
them,
and
bowed
himself
to
the
ground
seven
times,
until
he
came
near
to
his
brother.
And
Esau
ran
to
meet
him,
and
embraced
him,
and
fell
on
his
neck,
and
kissed
him:
and
they
wept.
And
he
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
saw
the
women
and
the
children;
and
said,
Who
are
these
with
thee?
And
he
said,
The
children
which
God
hath
graciously
given
thy
servant.
Then
the
handmaids
came
near,
they
and
their
children,
and
they
bowed
themselves.
And
Leah
also
and
her
children
came
near,
and
bowed
themselves:
and
after
came
Joseph
near
and
Rachel,
and
they
bowed
themselves.
And
he
said,
What meanest
thou
by
all
this
company
which
I
met?
And
he
said,
To
find
grace
in
the
sight
of
my
lord.
And
Esau
said,
I
have
enough;
my
brother,
let
that
thou
hast
be
thine.
And
Jacob
said,
Nay,
I
pray
thee,
if
now
I
have
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
then
receive
my
present
at
my
hand:
forasmuch
as
I
have
seen
thy
face,
as
one
seeth
the
face
of
God,
and
thou wast
pleased
with
me.
Take,
I
pray
thee,
my
gift
that
is
brought
to
thee;
because
God
hath
dealt
graciously
with
me,
and
because
I
have
enough.
And
he
urged
him,
and
he
took
it.
And
he
said,
Let
us
take
our
journey,
and
let
us
go,
and
I
will
go
before
thee.
And
he
said
unto
him,
My
lord
knoweth
that
the
children
are
tender,
and
that
the
flocks
and
herds
with
me
give
suck:
and
if
they
overdrive
them
one
day,
all
the
flocks
will
die.
Let
my
lord,
I
pray
thee,
pass
over
before
his
servant:
and
I
will
lead
on
softly,
according
to
the
pace
of
the
cattle
that
is
before
me
and
according
to
the
pace
of
the
children,
until
I
come
unto
my
lord
unto
Seir.
And
Esau
said,
Let
me
now
leave
with
thee
some
of
the
folk
that
are
with
me.
And
he
said,
What needeth
it?
let
me
find
grace
in
the
sight
of
my
lord.
So
Esau
returned
that
day
on
his
way
unto
Seir.
And
Jacob
journeyed
to
Succoth,
and
built
him
an
house,
and
made
booths
for
his
cattle:
therefore
the
name
of
the
place
is
called
Succoth.
And
Jacob
came
in
peace
to
the
city
of
Shechem,
which
is
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
when
he
came
from
Paddan-aram;
and
encamped
before
the
city.
And
he
bought
the
parcel
of
ground,
where
he
had
spread
his
tent,
at
the
hand
of
the
children
of
Hamor,
Shechem’s
father,
for
an
hundred
pieces
of
money.
And
he
erected
there
an
altar,
and
called
it
El-elohe-Israel.
And
Dinah
the
daughter
of
Leah,
which
she
bare
unto
Jacob,
went
out
to
see
the
daughters
of
the
land.
And
Shechem
the
son
of
Hamor
the
Hivite,
the
prince
of
the
land,
saw
her;
and
he
took
her,
and
lay
with
her,
and
humbled
her.
And
his
soul
clave
unto
Dinah
the
daughter
of
Jacob,
and
he
loved
the
damsel,
and
spake
kindly
unto
the
damsel.
And
Shechem
spake
unto
his
father
Hamor,
saying,
Get
me
this
damsel
to
wife.
Now
Jacob
heard
that
he
had
defiled
Dinah
his
daughter;
and
his
sons
were
with
his
cattle
in
the
field:
and
Jacob
held
his
peace
until
they
came.
And
Hamor
the
father
of
Shechem
went
out
unto
Jacob
to
commune
with
him.
And
the
sons
of
Jacob
came
in
from
the
field
when
they
heard
it:
and
the
men
were
grieved,
and
they
were
very
wroth,
because
he
had
wrought
folly
in
Israel
in
lying
with
Jacob’s
daughter;
which
thing
ought
not
to
be
done.
And
Hamor
communed
with
them,
saying,
The
soul
of
my
son
Shechem
longeth
for
your
daughter:
I
pray
you
give
her
unto
him
to
wife.
And
make
ye
marriages
with
us;
give
your
daughters
unto
us,
and
take
our
daughters
unto
you.
And
ye
shall
dwell
with
us:
and
the
land
shall
be
before
you;
dwell
and
trade
ye
therein,
and
get
you
possessions
therein.
And
Shechem
said
unto
her
father
and
unto
her
brethren,
Let
me
find
grace
in
your
eyes,
and
what
ye
shall
say
unto
me
I
will
give.
Ask
me
never
so
much
dowry
and
gift,
and
I
will
give
according
as
ye
shall
say
unto
me:
but
give
me
the
damsel
to
wife.
And
the
sons
of
Jacob
answered
Shechem
and
Hamor
his
father
with
guile,
and
spake,
because
he
had
defiled
Dinah
their
sister,
and
said
unto
them,
We
cannot
do
this
thing,
to
give
our
sister
to
one
that
is
uncircumcised;
for
that
were
a
reproach
unto
us:
Only
on
this
condition
will
we
consent
unto
you:
if
ye
will
be
as
we
be,
that
every
male
of
you
be
circumcised;
then
will
we
give
our
daughters
unto
you,
and
we
will
take
your
daughters
to
us,
and
we
will
dwell
with
you,
and
we
will
become
one
people.
But
if
ye
will
not
hearken
unto
us,
to
be
circumcised;
then
will
we
take
our
daughter,
and
we
will
be
gone.
And
their
words
pleased
Hamor,
and
Shechem
Hamor’s
son.
And
the
young
man
deferred
not
to
do
the
thing,
because
he
had
delight
in
Jacob’s
daughter:
and
he
was
honoured
above
all
the
house
of
his
father.
And
Hamor
and
Shechem
his
son
came
unto
the
gate
of
their
city,
and
communed
with
the
men
of
their
city,
saying,
These
men
are
peaceable
with
us;
therefore
let
them
dwell
in
the
land,
and
trade
therein;
for,
behold,
the
land
is
large
enough
for
them;
let
us
take
their
daughters
to
us
for
wives,
and
let
us
give
them
our
daughters.
Only
on
this
condition
will
the
men
consent
unto
us
to
dwell
with
us,
to
become
one
people,
if
every
male
among
us
be
circumcised,
as
they
are
circumcised.
Shall
not
their
cattle
and
their
substance
and
all
their
beasts
be
ours?
only
let
us
consent
unto
them,
and
they
will
dwell
with
us.
And
unto
Hamor
and
unto
Shechem
his
son
hearkened
all
that
went
out
of
the
gate
of
his
city;
and
every
male
was
circumcised,
all
that
went
out
of
the
gate
of
his
city.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
third
day,
when
they
were
sore,
that
two
of
the
sons
of
Jacob,
Simeon
and
Levi,
Dinah’s
brethren,
took
each
man
his
sword,
and
came
upon
the
city
unawares,
and
slew
all
the
males.
And
they
slew
Hamor
and
Shechem
his
son
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
took
Dinah
out
of
Shechem’s
house,
and
went
forth.
The
sons
of
Jacob
came
upon
the
slain,
and
spoiled
the
city,
because
they
had
defiled
their
sister.
They
took
their
flocks
and
their
herds
and
their
asses,
and
that
which
was
in
the
city,
and
that
which
was
in
the
field;
and
all
their
wealth,
and
all
their
little
ones
and
their
wives,
took
they
captive
and
spoiled,
even
all
that
was
in
the
house.
And
Jacob
said
to
Simeon
and
Levi,
Ye
have
troubled
me,
to
make
me
to
stink
among
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
among
the
Canaanites
and
the
Perizzites:
and,
I
being
few
in
number,
they
will
gather
themselves
together
against
me
and
smite
me;
and
I
shall
be
destroyed,
I
and
my
house.
And
they
said,
Should
he
deal
with
our
sister
as
with
an
harlot?
And
God
said
unto
Jacob,
Arise,
go
up
to
Beth-el,
and
dwell
there:
and
make
there
an
altar
unto
God,
who
appeared
unto
thee
when
thou
fleddest
from
the
face
of
Esau
thy
brother.
Then
Jacob
said
unto
his
household,
and
to
all
that
were
with
him,
Put
away
the
strange
gods
that
are
among
you,
and
purify
yourselves,
and
change
your
garments:
and
let
us
arise,
and
go
up
to
Beth-el;
and
I
will
make
there
an
altar
unto
God,
who
answered
me
in
the
day
of
my
distress,
and
was
with
me
in
the
way
which
I
went.
And
they
gave
unto
Jacob
all
the
strange
gods
which
were
in
their
hand,
and
the
rings
which
were
in
their
ears;
and
Jacob
hid
them
under
the
oak
which
was
by
Shechem.
And
they
journeyed:
and
a
great
terror
was
upon
the
cities
that
were
round
about
them,
and
they
did
not
pursue
after
the
sons
of
Jacob.
So
Jacob
came
to
Luz,
which
is
in
the
land
of
Canaan (the
same
is
Beth-el),
he
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him.
And
he
built
there
an
altar,
and
called
the
place
El-beth-el:
because
there
God
was
revealed
unto
him,
when
he
fled
from
the
face
of
his
brother.
And
Deborah
Rebekah’s
nurse
died,
and
she
was
buried
below
Beth-el
under
the
oak:
and
the
name
of
it
was
called
Allon-bacuth.
And
God
appeared
unto
Jacob
again,
when
he
came
from
Paddan-aram,
and
blessed
him.
And
God
said
unto
him,
Thy
name
is
Jacob:
thy
name
shall
not
be
called
any
more
Jacob,
but
Israel
shall
be
thy
name:
and
he
called
his
name
Israel.
And
God
said
unto
him,
I
am
God
Almighty:
be
fruitful
and
multiply;
a
nation
and
a
company
of
nations
shall
be
of
thee,
and
kings
shall
come
out
of
thy
loins;
and
the
land
which
I
gave
unto
Abraham
and
Isaac,
to
thee
I
will
give
it,
and
to
thy
seed
after
thee
will
I
give
the
land.
And
God
went
up
from
him
in
the
place
where
he
spake
with
him.
And
Jacob
set
up
a
pillar
in
the
place
where
he
spake
with
him,
a
pillar
of
stone:
and
he
poured
out
a
drink
offering
thereon,
and
poured
oil
thereon.
And
Jacob
called
the
name
of
the
place
where
God
spake
with
him,
Beth-el.
And
they
journeyed
from
Beth-el;
and
there
was
still
some
way
to
come
to
Ephrath:
and
Rachel
travailed,
and
she
had
hard
labour.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
she
was
in
hard
labour,
that
the
midwife
said
unto
her,
Fear
not;
for
now
thou shalt
have
another
son.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
her
soul
was
in
departing (for
she
died),
that
she
called
his
name
Ben-oni:
but
his
father
called
him
Benjamin.
And
Rachel
died,
and
was
buried
in
the
way
to
Ephrath (the
same
is
Beth-lehem).
And
Jacob
set
up
a
pillar
upon
her
grave:
the
same
is
the
Pillar
of
Rachel’s
grave
unto
this
day.
And
Israel
journeyed,
and
spread
his
tent
beyond
the
tower
of
Eder.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
Israel
dwelt
in
that
land,
that
Reuben
went
and
lay
with
Bilhah
his
father’s
concubine:
and
Israel
heard
of
it.
Now
the
sons
of
Jacob
were
twelve:
the
sons
of
Leah;
Reuben,
Jacob’s
firstborn,
and
Simeon,
and
Levi,
and
Judah,
and
Issachar,
and
Zebulun:
the
sons
of
Rachel;
Joseph
and
Benjamin:
and
the
sons
of
Bilhah,
Rachel’s
handmaid;
Dan
and
Naphtali:
and
the
sons
of
Zilpah,
Leah’s
handmaid;
Gad
and
Asher:
these
are
the
sons
of
Jacob,
which
were
born
to
him
in
Paddan-aram.
And
Jacob
came
unto
Isaac
his
father
to
Mamre,
to
Kiriath-arba (the
same
is
Hebron),
where
Abraham
and
Isaac
sojourned.
And
the
days
of
Isaac
were
an
hundred
and
fourscore
years.
And
Isaac
gave
up
the
ghost,
and
died,
and
was
gathered
unto
his
people,
old
and
full
of
days:
and
Esau
and
Jacob
his
sons
buried
him.
Now
these
are
the
generations
of
Esau (the
same
is
Edom).
Esau
took
his
wives
of
the
daughters
of
Canaan;
Adah
the
daughter
of
Elon
the
Hittite,
and
Oholibamah
the
daughter
of
Anah,
the
daughter
of
Zibeon
the
Hivite;
and
Basemath
Ishmael’s
daughter,
sister
of
Nebaioth.
And
Adah
bare
to
Esau
Eliphaz;
and
Basemath
bare
Reuel;
and
Oholibamah
bare
Jeush,
and
Jalam,
and
Korah:
these
are
the
sons
of
Esau,
which
were
born
unto
him
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
Esau
took
his
wives,
and
his
sons,
and
his
daughters,
and
all
the
souls
of
his
house,
and
his
cattle,
and
all
his
beasts,
and
all
his
possessions,
which
he
had
gathered
in
the
land
of
Canaan;
and
went
into
a
land
away
from
his
brother
Jacob.
For
their
substance
was
too
great
for
them
to
dwell
together;
and
the
land
of
their
sojournings
could
not
bear
them
because
of
their
cattle.
And
Esau
dwelt
in
mount
Seir:
Esau
is
Edom.
And
these
are
the
generations
of
Esau
the
father
of
the
Edomites
in
mount
Seir:
these
are
the
names
of
Esau’s
sons;
Eliphaz
the
son
of
Adah
the
wife
of
Esau,
Reuel
the
son
of
Basemath
the
wife
of
Esau.
And
the
sons
of
Eliphaz
were
Teman,
Omar,
Zepho,
and
Gatam,
and
Kenaz.
And
Timna
was
concubine
to
Eliphaz
Esau’s
son;
and
she
bare
to
Eliphaz
Amalek:
these
are
the
sons
of
Adah
Esau’s
wife.
And
these
are
the
sons
of
Reuel;
Nahath,
and
Zerah,
Shammah,
and
Mizzah:
these
were
the
sons
of
Basemath
Esau’s
wife.
And
these
were
the
sons
of
Oholibamah
the
daughter
of
Anah,
the
daughter
of
Zibeon,
Esau’s
wife:
and
she
bare
to
Esau
Jeush,
and
Jalam,
and
Korah.
These
are
the
dukes
of
the
sons
of
Esau:
the
sons
of
Eliphaz
the
firstborn
of
Esau;
duke
Teman,
duke
Omar,
duke
Zepho,
duke
Kenaz,
duke
Korah,
duke
Gatam,
duke
Amalek:
these
are
the
dukes
that
came
of
Eliphaz
in
the
land
of
Edom;
these
are
the
sons
of
Adah.
And
these
are
the
sons
of
Reuel
Esau’s
son;
duke
Nahath,
duke
Zerah,
duke
Shammah,
duke
Mizzah:
these
are
the
dukes
that
came
of
Reuel
in
the
land
of
Edom;
these
are
the
sons
of
Basemath
Esau’s
wife.
And
these
are
the
sons
of
Oholibamah
Esau’s
wife;
duke
Jeush,
duke
Jalam,
duke
Korah:
these
are
the
dukes
that
came
of
Oholibamah
the
daughter
of
Anah,
Esau’s
wife.
These
are
the
sons
of
Esau,
and
these
are
their
dukes:
the
same
is
Edom.
These
are
the
sons
of
Seir
the
Horite,
the
inhabitants
of
the
land;
Lotan
and
Shobal
and
Zibeon
and
Anah,
and
Dishon
and
Ezer
and
Dishan:
these
are
the
dukes
that
came
of
the
Horites,
the
children
of
Seir
in
the
land
of
Edom.
And
the
children
of
Lotan
were
Hori
and
Hemam;
and
Lotan’s
sister
was
Timna.
And
these
are
the
children
of
Shobal;
Alvan
and
Manahath
and
Ebal,
Shepho
and
Onam.
And
these
are
the
children
of
Zibeon;
Aiah
and
Anah:
this
is
Anah
who
found
the
hot
springs
in
the
wilderness,
as
he
fed
the
asses
of
Zibeon
his
father.
And
these
are
the
children
of
Anah;
Dishon
and
Oholibamah
the
daughter
of
Anah.
And
these
are
the
children
of
Dishon;
Hemdan
and
Eshban
and
Ithran
and
Cheran.
These
are
the
children
of
Ezer;
Bilhan
and
Zaavan
and
Akan.
These
are
the
children
of
Dishan;
Uz
and
Aran.
These
are
the
dukes
that
came
of
the
Horites;
duke
Lotan,
duke
Shobal,
duke
Zibeon,
duke
Anah,
duke
Dishon,
duke
Ezer,
duke
Dishan:
these
are
the
dukes
that
came
of
the
Horites,
according
to
their
dukes
in
the
land
of
Seir.
And
these
are
the
kings
that
reigned
in
the
land
of
Edom,
before
there
reigned
any
king
over
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Bela
the
son
of
Beor
reigned
in
Edom;
and
the
name
of
his
city
was
Dinhabah.
And
Bela
died,
and
Jobab
the
son
of
Zerah
of
Bozrah
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Jobab
died,
and
Husham
of
the
land
of
the
Temanites
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Husham
died,
and
Hadad
the
son
of
Bedad,
who
smote
Midian
in
the
field
of
Moab,
reigned
in
his
stead:
and
the
name
of
his
city
was
Avith.
And
Hadad
died,
and
Samlah
of
Masrekah
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Samlah
died,
and
Shaul
of
Rehoboth
by
the
River
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Shaul
died,
and
Baal-hanan
the
son
of
Achbor
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Baal-hanan
the
son
of
Achbor
died,
and
Hadar
reigned
in
his
stead:
and
the
name
of
his
city
was
Pau;
and
his
wife’s
name
was
Mehetabel,
the
daughter
of
Matred,
the
daughter
of Me-zahab.
And
these
are
the
names
of
the
dukes
that
came
of
Esau,
according
to
their
families,
after
their
places,
by
their
names;
duke
Timna,
duke
Alvah,
duke
Jetheth;
duke
Oholibamah,
duke
Elah,
duke
Pinon;
duke
Kenaz,
duke
Teman,
duke
Mibzar;
duke
Magdiel,
duke
Iram:
these
be
the
dukes
of
Edom,
according
to
their
habitations
in
the
land
of
their
possession.
This
is
Esau
the
father
of
the
Edomites.
And
Jacob
dwelt
in
the
land
of
his
father’s
sojournings,
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
These
are
the
generations
of
Jacob.
Joseph,
being
seventeen
years
old,
was
feeding
the
flock
with
his
brethren;
and
he
was
a
lad
with
the
sons
of
Bilhah,
and
with
the
sons
of
Zilpah,
his
father’s
wives:
and
Joseph
brought
the
evil
report
of
them
unto
their
father.
Now
Israel
loved
Joseph
more
than
all
his
children,
because
he
was
the
son
of
his
old
age:
and
he
made
him
a
coat
of
many
colours.
And
his
brethren
saw
that
their
father
loved
him
more
than
all
his
brethren;
and
they
hated
him,
and
could
not
speak
peaceably
unto
him.
And
Joseph
dreamed
a
dream,
and
he
told
it
to
his
brethren:
and
they
hated
him
yet
the
more.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Hear,
I
pray
you,
this
dream
which
I
have
dreamed:
for,
behold,
we
were
binding
sheaves
in
the
field,
and,
lo,
my
sheaf
arose,
and
also
stood
upright;
and,
behold,
your
sheaves
came
round
about,
and
made
obeisance
to
my
sheaf.
And
his
brethren
said
to
him, Shalt
thou
indeed
reign
over
us?
or shalt
thou
indeed
have
dominion
over
us?
And
they
hated
him
yet
the
more
for
his
dreams,
and
for
his
words.
And
he
dreamed
yet
another
dream,
and
told
it
to
his
brethren,
and
said,
Behold,
I
have
dreamed
yet
a
dream;
and,
behold,
the
sun
and
the
moon
and
eleven
stars
made
obeisance
to
me.
And
he
told
it
to
his
father,
and
to
his
brethren;
and
his
father
rebuked
him,
and
said
unto
him,
What
is
this
dream
that
thou
hast
dreamed?
Shall
I
and
thy
mother
and
thy
brethren
indeed
come
to
bow
down
ourselves
to
thee
to
the
earth?
And
his
brethren
envied
him;
but
his
father
kept
the
saying
in
mind.
And
his
brethren
went
to
feed
their
father’s
flock
in
Shechem.
And
Israel
said
unto
Joseph,
Do
not
thy
brethren
feed
the
flock
in
Shechem?
come,
and
I
will
send
thee
unto
them.
And
he
said
to
him,
Here
am
I.
And
he
said
to
him,
Go
now,
see
whether
it
be
well
with
thy
brethren,
and
well
with
the
flock;
and
bring
me
word
again.
So
he
sent
him
out
of
the
vale
of
Hebron,
and
he
came
to
Shechem.
And
a
certain
man
found
him,
and,
behold,
he
was
wandering
in
the
field:
and
the
man
asked
him,
saying,
What
seekest
thou?
And
he
said,
I
seek
my
brethren:
tell
me,
I
pray
thee,
where
they
are
feeding
the
flock.
And
the
man
said,
They
are
departed
hence:
for
I
heard
them
say,
Let
us
go
to
Dothan.
And
Joseph
went
after
his
brethren,
and
found
them
in
Dothan.
And
they
saw
him
afar
off,
and
before
he
came
near
unto
them,
they
conspired
against
him
to
slay
him.
And
they
said
one
to
another,
Behold,
this
dreamer
cometh.
Come
now
therefore,
and
let
us
slay
him,
and
cast
him
into
one
of
the
pits,
and
we
will
say,
An
evil
beast
hath
devoured
him:
and
we
shall
see
what
will
become
of
his
dreams.
And
Reuben
heard
it,
and
delivered
him
out
of
their
hand;
and
said,
Let
us
not
take
his
life.
And
Reuben
said
unto
them,
Shed
no
blood;
cast
him
into
this
pit
that
is
in
the
wilderness,
but
lay
no
hand
upon
him:
that
he
might
deliver
him
out
of
their
hand,
to
restore
him
to
his
father.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Joseph
was
come
unto
his
brethren,
that
they
stript
Joseph
of
his
coat,
the
coat
of
many
colours
that
was
on
him;
and
they
took
him,
and
cast
him
into
the
pit:
and
the
pit
was
empty,
there
was
no
water
in
it.
And
they
sat
down
to
eat
bread:
and
they
lifted
up
their
eyes
and
looked,
and,
behold,
a
travelling
company
of
Ishmaelites
came
from
Gilead,
with
their
camels
bearing
spicery
and
balm
and
myrrh,
going
to
carry
it
down
to
Egypt.
And
Judah
said
unto
his
brethren,
What
profit
is
it
if
we
slay
our
brother
and
conceal
his
blood?
Come,
and
let
us
sell
him
to
the
Ishmaelites,
and
let
not
our
hand
be
upon
him;
for
he
is
our
brother,
our
flesh.
And
his
brethren
hearkened
unto
him.
And
there
passed
by
Midianites,
merchantmen;
and
they
drew
and
lifted
up
Joseph
out
of
the
pit,
and
sold
Joseph
to
the
Ishmaelites
for
twenty
pieces
of
silver.
And
they
brought
Joseph
into
Egypt.
And
Reuben
returned
unto
the
pit;
and,
behold,
Joseph
was
not
in
the
pit;
and
he
rent
his
clothes.
And
he
returned
unto
his
brethren,
and
said,
The
child
is
not;
and
I,
whither
shall
I
go?
And
they
took
Joseph’s
coat,
and
killed
a he-goat,
and
dipped
the
coat
in
the
blood;
and
they
sent
the
coat
of
many
colours,
and
they
brought
it
to
their
father;
and
said,
This
have
we
found:
know
now
whether
it
be
thy
son’s
coat
or
not.
And
he
knew
it,
and
said,
It
is
my
son’s
coat;
an
evil
beast
hath
devoured
him;
Joseph
is
without
doubt
torn
in
pieces.
And
Jacob
rent
his
garments,
and
put
sackcloth
upon
his
loins,
and
mourned
for
his
son
many
days.
And
all
his
sons
and
all
his
daughters
rose
up
to
comfort
him;
but
he
refused
to
be
comforted;
and
he
said,
For
I
will
go
down
to
the
grave
to
my
son
mourning.
And
his
father
wept
for
him.
And
the
Midianites
sold
him
into
Egypt
unto
Potiphar,
an
officer
of
Pharaoh’s,
the
captain
of
the
guard.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
that
time,
that
Judah
went
down
from
his
brethren,
and
turned
in
to
a
certain
Adullamite,
whose
name
was
Hirah.
And
Judah
saw
there
a
daughter
of
a
certain
Canaanite
whose
name
was
Shua;
and
he
took
her,
and
went
in
unto
her.
And
she
conceived,
and
bare
a
son;
and
he
called
his
name
Er.
And
she
conceived
again,
and
bare
a
son;
and
she
called
his
name
Onan.
And
she
yet
again
bare
a
son,
and
called
his
name
Shelah:
and
he
was
at
Chezib,
when
she
bare
him.
And
Judah
took
a
wife
for
Er
his
firstborn,
and
her
name
was
Tamar.
And
Er,
Judah’s
firstborn,
was
wicked
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD;
and
the
LORD
slew
him.
And
Judah
said
unto
Onan,
Go
in
unto
thy
brother’s
wife,
and
perform
the
duty
of
an
husband’s
brother
unto
her,
and
raise
up
seed
to
thy
brother.
And
Onan
knew
that
the
seed
should
not
be
his;
and
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
went
in
unto
his
brother’s
wife,
that
he
spilled
it
on
the
ground,
lest
he
should
give
seed
to
his
brother.
And
the
thing
which
he
did
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
and
he
slew
him
also.
Then
said
Judah
to
Tamar
his
daughter
in
law,
Remain
a
widow
in
thy
father’s
house,
till
Shelah
my
son
be
grown
up:
for
he
said,
Lest
he
also
die,
like
his
brethren.
And
Tamar
went
and
dwelt
in
her
father’s
house.
And
in
process
of
time
Shua’s
daughter,
the
wife
of
Judah,
died;
and
Judah
was
comforted,
and
went
up
unto
his
sheepshearers
to
Timnah,
he
and
his
friend
Hirah
the
Adullamite.
And
it
was
told
Tamar,
saying,
Behold,
thy
father
in
law
goeth
up
to
Timnah
to
shear
his
sheep.
And
she
put
off
from
her
the
garments
of
her
widowhood,
and
covered
herself
with
her
veil,
and
wrapped
herself,
and
sat
in
the
gate
of
Enaim,
which
is
by
the
way
to
Timnah;
for
she
saw
that
Shelah
was
grown
up,
and
she
was
not
given
unto
him
to
wife.
When
Judah
saw
her,
he
thought
her
to
be
an
harlot;
for
she
had
covered
her
face.
And
he
turned
unto
her
by
the
way,
and
said,
Go
to,
I
pray
thee,
let
me
come
in
unto
thee:
for
he
knew
not
that
she
was
his
daughter
in
law.
And
she
said,
What
wilt
thou
give
me,
that
thou
mayest
come
in
unto
me?
And
he
said,
I
will
send
thee
a
kid
of
the
goats
from
the
flock.
And
she
said,
Wilt
thou
give
me
a
pledge,
till
thou
send
it?
And
he
said,
What
pledge
shall
I
give
thee?
And
she
said,
Thy
signet
and
thy
cord,
and
thy
staff
that
is
in
thine
hand.
And
he
gave
them
to
her,
and
came
in
unto
her,
and
she
conceived
by
him.
And
she
arose,
and
went
away,
and
put
off
her
veil
from
her,
and
put
on
the
garments
of
her
widowhood.
And
Judah
sent
the
kid
of
the
goats
by
the
hand
of
his
friend
the
Adullamite,
to
receive
the
pledge
from
the
woman’s
hand:
but
he
found
her
not.
Then
he
asked
the
men
of
her
place,
saying,
Where
is
the
harlot,
that
was
at
Enaim
by
the
way
side?
And
they
said,
There
hath
been
no
harlot
here.
And
he
returned
to
Judah,
and
said,
I
have
not
found
her;
and
also
the
men
of
the
place
said,
There
hath
been
no
harlot
here.
And
Judah
said,
Let
her
take
it
to
her,
lest
we
be
put
to
shame:
behold,
I
sent
this
kid,
and
thou
hast
not
found
her.
And
it
came
to
pass
about
three
months
after,
that
it
was
told
Judah,
saying,
Tamar
thy
daughter
in
law
hath
played
the
harlot;
and
moreover,
behold,
she
is
with
child
by
whoredom.
And
Judah
said,
Bring
her
forth,
and
let
her
be
burnt.
When
she
was
brought
forth,
she
sent
to
her
father
in
law,
saying,
By
the
man,
whose
these
are,
am
I
with
child:
and
she
said,
Discern,
I
pray
thee,
whose
are
these,
the
signet,
and
the
cords,
and
the
staff.
And
Judah
acknowledged
them,
and
said,
She
is
more
righteous
than
I;
forasmuch
as
I
gave
her
not
to
Shelah
my
son.
And
he
knew
her
again
no
more.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
time
of
her
travail,
that,
behold,
twins
were
in
her
womb.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
she
travailed,
that
one
put
out
a
hand:
and
the
midwife
took
and
bound
upon
his
hand
a
scarlet
thread,
saying,
This
came
out
first.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
drew
back
his
hand,
that,
behold,
his
brother
came
out:
and
she
said,
Wherefore
hast
thou
made
a
breach
for
thyself?
therefore
his
name
was
called
Perez.
And
afterward
came
out
his
brother,
that
had
the
scarlet
thread
upon
his
hand:
and
his
name
was
called
Zerah.
And
Joseph
was
brought
down
to
Egypt;
and
Potiphar,
an
officer
of
Pharaoh’s,
the
captain
of
the
guard,
an
Egyptian,
bought
him
of
the
hand
of
the
Ishmaelites,
which
had
brought
him
down
thither.
And
the
LORD
was
with
Joseph,
and
he
was
a
prosperous
man;
and
he
was
in
the
house
of
his
master
the
Egyptian.
And
his
master
saw
that
the
LORD
was
with
him,
and
that
the
LORD
made
all
that
he
did
to
prosper
in
his
hand.
And
Joseph
found
grace
in
his
sight,
and
he
ministered
unto
him:
and
he
made
him
overseer
over
his
house,
and
all
that
he
had
he
put
into
his
hand.
And
it
came
to
pass
from
the
time
that
he
made
him
overseer
in
his
house,
and
over
all
that
he
had,
that
the
LORD
blessed
the
Egyptian’s
house
for
Joseph’s
sake;
and
the
blessing
of
the
LORD
was
upon
all
that
he
had,
in
the
house
and
in
the
field.
And
he
left
all
that
he
had
in
Joseph’s
hand;
and
he
knew
not aught
that
was
with
him,
save
the
bread
which
he
did
eat.
And
Joseph
was
comely,
and
well
favoured.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
these
things,
that
his
master’s
wife
cast
her
eyes
upon
Joseph;
and
she
said,
Lie
with
me.
But
he
refused,
and
said
unto
his
master’s
wife,
Behold,
my
master
knoweth
not
what
is
with
me
in
the
house,
and
he
hath
put
all
that
he
hath
into
my
hand;
there
is
none
greater
in
this
house
than
I;
neither
hath
he
kept
back
any
thing
from
me
but
thee,
because
thou
art
his
wife:
how
then
can
I
do
this
great
wickedness,
and
sin
against
God?
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
she
spake
to
Joseph
day
by
day,
that
he
hearkened
not
unto
her,
to
lie
by
her,
or
to
be
with
her.
And
it
came
to
pass
about
this
time,
that
he
went
into
the
house
to
do
his
work;
and
there
was
none
of
the
men
of
the
house
there
within.
And
she
caught
him
by
his
garment,
saying,
Lie
with
me:
and
he
left
his
garment
in
her
hand,
and
fled,
and
got
him
out.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
she
saw
that
he
had
left
his
garment
in
her
hand,
and
was
fled
forth,
that
she
called
unto
the
men
of
her
house,
and
spake
unto
them,
saying,
See,
he
hath
brought
in
an
Hebrew
unto
us
to
mock
us;
he
came
in
unto
me
to
lie
with
me,
and
I
cried
with
a
loud
voice:
and
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
heard
that
I
lifted
up
my
voice
and
cried,
that
he
left
his
garment
by
me,
and
fled,
and
got
him
out.
And
she
laid
up
his
garment
by
her,
until
his
master
came
home.
And
she
spake
unto
him
according
to
these
words,
saying,
The
Hebrew
servant,
which
thou
hast
brought
unto
us,
came
in
unto
me
to
mock
me:
and
it
came
to
pass,
as
I
lifted
up
my
voice
and
cried,
that
he
left
his
garment
by
me,
and
fled
out.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
his
master
heard
the
words
of
his
wife,
which
she
spake
unto
him,
saying,
After
this
manner
did
thy
servant
to
me;
that
his
wrath
was
kindled.
And
Joseph’s
master
took
him,
and
put
him
into
the
prison,
the
place
where
the
king’s
prisoners
were
bound:
and
he
was
there
in
the
prison.
But
the
LORD
was
with
Joseph,
and
shewed
kindness
unto
him,
and
gave
him
favour
in
the
sight
of
the
keeper
of
the
prison.
And
the
keeper
of
the
prison
committed
to
Joseph’s
hand
all
the
prisoners
that
were
in
the
prison;
and
whatsoever
they
did
there,
he
was
the
doer
of
it.
The
keeper
of
the
prison
looked
not
to
any
thing
that
was
under
his
hand,
because
the
LORD
was
with
him;
and
that
which
he
did,
the
LORD
made
it
to
prosper.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
these
things,
that
the
butler
of
the
king
of
Egypt
and
his
baker
offended
their
lord
the
king
of
Egypt.
And
Pharaoh
was
wroth
against
his
two
officers,
against
the
chief
of
the
butlers,
and
against
the
chief
of
the
bakers.
And
he
put
them
in
ward
in
the
house
of
the
captain
of
the
guard,
into
the
prison,
the
place
where
Joseph
was
bound.
And
the
captain
of
the
guard
charged
Joseph
with
them,
and
he
ministered
unto
them:
and
they
continued
a
season
in
ward.
And
they
dreamed
a
dream
both
of
them,
each
man
his
dream,
in
one
night,
each
man
according
to
the
interpretation
of
his
dream,
the
butler
and
the
baker
of
the
king
of
Egypt,
which
were
bound
in
the
prison.
And
Joseph
came
in
unto
them
in
the
morning,
and
saw
them,
and,
behold,
they
were
sad.
And
he
asked
Pharaoh’s
officers
that
were
with
him
in
ward
in
his
master’s
house,
saying,
Wherefore
look
ye
so
sadly
to
day?
And
they
said
unto
him,
We
have
dreamed
a
dream,
and
there
is
none
that
can
interpret
it.
And
Joseph
said
unto
them,
Do
not
interpretations
belong
to
God?
tell
it
me,
I
pray
you.
And
the
chief
butler
told
his
dream
to
Joseph,
and
said
to
him,
In
my
dream,
behold,
a
vine
was
before
me;
and
in
the
vine
were
three
branches:
and
it
was
as
though
it
budded,
and
its
blossoms
shot
forth;
and
the
clusters
thereof
brought
forth
ripe
grapes:
and
Pharaoh’s
cup
was
in
my
hand;
and
I
took
the
grapes,
and
pressed
them
into
Pharaoh’s
cup,
and
I
gave
the
cup
into
Pharaoh’s
hand.
And
Joseph
said
unto
him,
This
is
the
interpretation
of
it:
the
three
branches
are
three
days;
within
yet
three
days
shall
Pharaoh
lift
up
thine
head,
and
restore
thee
unto
thine
office:
and
thou shalt
give
Pharaoh’s
cup
into
his
hand,
after
the
former
manner
when
thou wast
his
butler.
But
have
me
in
thy
remembrance
when
it
shall
be
well
with
thee,
and
shew
kindness,
I
pray
thee,
unto
me,
and
make
mention
of
me
unto
Pharaoh,
and
bring
me
out
of
this
house:
for
indeed
I
was
stolen
away
out
of
the
land
of
the
Hebrews:
and
here
also
have
I
done
nothing
that
they
should
put
me
into
the
dungeon.
When
the
chief
baker
saw
that
the
interpretation
was
good,
he
said
unto
Joseph,
I
also
was
in
my
dream,
and,
behold,
three
baskets
of
white
bread
were
on
my
head:
and
in
the
uppermost
basket
there
was
of
all
manner
of
bakemeats
for
Pharaoh;
and
the
birds
did
eat
them
out
of
the
basket
upon
my
head.
And
Joseph
answered
and
said,
This
is
the
interpretation
thereof:
the
three
baskets
are
three
days;
within
yet
three
days
shall
Pharaoh
lift
up
thy
head
from
off
thee,
and
shall
hang
thee
on
a
tree;
and
the
birds
shall
eat
thy
flesh
from
off
thee.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
third
day,
which
was
Pharaoh’s
birthday,
that
he
made
a
feast
unto
all
his
servants:
and
he
lifted
up
the
head
of
the
chief
butler
and
the
head
of
the
chief
baker
among
his
servants.
And
he
restored
the
chief
butler
unto
his
butlership
again;
and
he
gave
the
cup
into
Pharaoh’s
hand:
but
he
hanged
the
chief
baker:
as
Joseph
had
interpreted
to
them.
Yet
did
not
the
chief
butler
remember
Joseph,
but
forgat
him.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
two
full
years,
that
Pharaoh
dreamed:
and,
behold,
he
stood
by
the
river.
And,
behold,
there
came
up
out
of
the
river
seven
kine,
well
favoured
and
fatfleshed;
and
they
fed
in
the reed-grass.
And,
behold,
seven
other
kine
came
up
after
them
out
of
the
river,
ill
favoured
and
leanfleshed;
and
stood
by
the
other
kine
upon
the
brink
of
the
river.
And
the
ill
favoured
and
leanfleshed
kine
did
eat
up
the
seven
well
favoured
and
fat
kine.
So
Pharaoh
awoke.
And
he
slept
and
dreamed
a
second
time:
and,
behold,
seven
ears
of
corn
came
up
upon
one
stalk,
rank
and
good.
And,
behold,
seven
ears,
thin
and
blasted
with
the
east
wind,
sprung
up
after
them.
And
the
thin
ears
swallowed
up
the
seven
rank
and
full
ears.
And
Pharaoh
awoke,
and,
behold,
it
was
a
dream.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning
that
his
spirit
was
troubled;
and
he
sent
and
called
for
all
the
magicians
of
Egypt,
and
all
the
wise
men
thereof:
and
Pharaoh
told
them
his
dream;
but
there
was
none
that
could
interpret
them
unto
Pharaoh.
Then
spake
the
chief
butler
unto
Pharaoh,
saying,
I
do
remember
my
faults
this
day:
Pharaoh
was
wroth
with
his
servants,
and
put
me
in
ward
in
the
house
of
the
captain
of
the
guard,
me
and
the
chief
baker:
and
we
dreamed
a
dream
in
one
night,
I
and
he;
we
dreamed
each
man
according
to
the
interpretation
of
his
dream.
And
there
was
with
us
there
a
young
man,
an
Hebrew,
servant
to
the
captain
of
the
guard;
and
we
told
him,
and
he
interpreted
to
us
our
dreams;
to
each
man
according
to
his
dream
he
did
interpret.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
interpreted
to
us,
so
it
was;
me
he
restored
unto
mine
office,
and
him
he
hanged.
Then
Pharaoh
sent
and
called
Joseph,
and
they
brought
him
hastily
out
of
the
dungeon:
and
he
shaved
himself,
and
changed
his
raiment,
and
came
in
unto
Pharaoh.
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
Joseph,
I
have
dreamed
a
dream,
and
there
is
none
that
can
interpret
it:
and
I
have
heard
say
of
thee,
that
when
thou
hearest
a
dream
thou
canst
interpret
it.
And
Joseph
answered
Pharaoh,
saying,
It
is
not
in
me:
God
shall
give
Pharaoh
an
answer
of
peace.
And
Pharaoh
spake
unto
Joseph,
In
my
dream,
behold,
I
stood
upon
the
brink
of
the
river:
and,
behold,
there
came
up
out
of
the
river
seven
kine,
fatfleshed
and
well
favoured;
and
they
fed
in
the reed-grass:
and,
behold,
seven
other
kine
came
up
after
them,
poor
and
very
ill
favoured
and
leanfleshed,
such
as
I
never
saw
in
all
the
land
of
Egypt
for
badness:
and
the
lean
and
ill
favoured
kine
did
eat
up
the
first
seven
fat
kine:
and
when
they
had
eaten
them
up,
it
could
not
be
known
that
they
had
eaten
them;
but
they
were
still
ill
favoured,
as
at
the
beginning.
So
I
awoke.
And
I
saw
in
my
dream,
and,
behold,
seven
ears
came
up
upon
one
stalk,
full
and
good:
and,
behold,
seven
ears,
withered,
thin,
and
blasted
with
the
east
wind,
sprung
up
after
them:
and
the
thin
ears
swallowed
up
the
seven
good
ears:
and
I
told
it
unto
the
magicians;
but
there
was
none
that
could
declare
it
to
me.
And
Joseph
said
unto
Pharaoh,
The
dream
of
Pharaoh
is
one:
what
God
is
about
to
do
he
hath
declared
unto
Pharaoh.
The
seven
good
kine
are
seven
years;
and
the
seven
good
ears
are
seven
years:
the
dream
is
one.
And
the
seven
lean
and
ill
favoured
kine
that
came
up
after
them
are
seven
years,
and
also
the
seven
empty
ears
blasted
with
the
east
wind;
they
shall
be
seven
years
of
famine.
That
is
the
thing
which
I
spake
unto
Pharaoh:
what
God
is
about
to
do
he
hath
shewed
unto
Pharaoh.
Behold,
there
come
seven
years
of
great
plenty
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt:
and
there
shall
arise
after
them
seven
years
of
famine;
and
all
the
plenty
shall
be
forgotten
in
the
land
of
Egypt;
and
the
famine
shall
consume
the
land;
and
the
plenty
shall
not
be
known
in
the
land
by
reason
of
that
famine
which
followeth;
for
it
shall
be
very
grievous.
And
for
that
the
dream
was
doubled
unto
Pharaoh
twice,
it
is
because
the
thing
is
established
by
God,
and
God
will
shortly
bring
it
to
pass.
Now
therefore
let
Pharaoh
look
out
a
man
discreet
and
wise,
and
set
him
over
the
land
of
Egypt.
Let
Pharaoh
do
this,
and
let
him
appoint
overseers
over
the
land,
and
take
up
the
fifth
part
of
the
land
of
Egypt
in
the
seven
plenteous
years.
And
let
them
gather
all
the
food
of
these
good
years
that
come,
and
lay
up
corn
under
the
hand
of
Pharaoh
for
food
in
the
cities,
and
let
them
keep
it.
And
the
food
shall
be
for
a
store
to
the
land
against
the
seven
years
of
famine,
which
shall
be
in
the
land
of
Egypt;
that
the
land
perish
not
through
the
famine.
And
the
thing
was
good
in
the
eyes
of
Pharaoh,
and
in
the
eyes
of
all
his
servants.
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
his
servants,
Can
we
find
such
a
one
as
this,
a
man
in
whom
the
spirit
of
God
is?
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
Joseph,
Forasmuch
as
God
hath
shewed
thee
all
this,
there
is
none
so
discreet
and
wise
as
thou:
thou shalt
be
over
my
house,
and
according
unto
thy
word
shall
all
my
people
be
ruled:
only
in
the
throne
will
I
be
greater
than
thou.
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
Joseph,
See,
I
have
set
thee
over
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Pharaoh
took
off
his
signet
ring
from
his
hand,
and
put
it
upon
Joseph’s
hand,
and
arrayed
him
in
vestures
of
fine
linen,
and
put
a
gold
chain
about
his
neck;
and
he
made
him
to
ride
in
the
second
chariot
which
he
had;
and
they
cried
before
him,
Bow
the
knee:
and
he
set
him
over
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
Joseph,
I
am
Pharaoh,
and
without
thee
shall
no
man
lift
up
his
hand
or
his
foot
in
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Pharaoh
called
Joseph’s
name
Zaphenath-paneah;
and
he
gave
him
to
wife
Asenath
the
daughter
of Poti-phera
priest
of
On.
And
Joseph
went
out
over
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Joseph
was
thirty
years
old
when
he
stood
before
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt.
And
Joseph
went
out
from
the
presence
of
Pharaoh,
and
went
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
in
the
seven
plenteous
years
the
earth
brought
forth
by
handfuls.
And
he
gathered
up
all
the
food
of
the
seven
years
which
were
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
laid
up
the
food
in
the
cities:
the
food
of
the
field,
which
was
round
about
every
city,
laid
he
up
in
the
same.
And
Joseph
laid
up
corn
as
the
sand
of
the
sea,
very
much,
until
he
left
numbering;
for
it
was
without
number.
And
unto
Joseph
were
born
two
sons
before
the
year
of
famine
came,
which
Asenath
the
daughter
of Poti-phera
priest
of
On
bare
unto
him.
And
Joseph
called
the
name
of
the
firstborn
Manasseh:
For,
said
he,
God
hath
made
me
forget
all
my
toil,
and
all
my
father’s
house.
And
the
name
of
the
second
called
he
Ephraim:
For
God
hath
made
me
fruitful
in
the
land
of
my
affliction.
And
the
seven
years
of
plenty,
that
was
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
came
to
an
end.
And
the
seven
years
of
famine
began
to
come,
according
as
Joseph
had
said:
and
there
was
famine
in
all
lands;
but
in
all
the
land
of
Egypt
there
was
bread.
And
when
all
the
land
of
Egypt
was
famished,
the
people
cried
to
Pharaoh
for
bread:
and
Pharaoh
said
unto
all
the
Egyptians,
Go
unto
Joseph;
what
he
saith
to
you,
do.
And
the
famine
was
over
all
the
face
of
the
earth:
and
Joseph
opened
all
the
storehouses,
and
sold
unto
the
Egyptians;
and
the
famine
was
sore
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
all
countries
came
into
Egypt
to
Joseph
for
to
buy
corn;
because
the
famine
was
sore
in
all
the
earth.
Now
Jacob
saw
that
there
was
corn
in
Egypt,
and
Jacob
said
unto
his
sons,
Why
do
ye
look
one
upon
another?
And
he
said,
Behold,
I
have
heard
that
there
is
corn
in
Egypt:
get
you
down
thither,
and
buy
for
us
from
thence;
that
we
may
live,
and
not
die.
And
Joseph’s
ten
brethren
went
down
to
buy
corn
from
Egypt.
But
Benjamin,
Joseph’s
brother,
Jacob
sent
not
with
his
brethren;
for
he
said,
Lest
peradventure
mischief
befall
him.
And
the
sons
of
Israel
came
to
buy
among
those
that
came:
for
the
famine
was
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
Joseph
was
the
governor
over
the
land;
he
it
was
that
sold
to
all
the
people
of
the
land:
and
Joseph’s
brethren
came,
and
bowed
down
themselves
to
him
with
their
faces
to
the
earth.
And
Joseph
saw
his
brethren,
and
he
knew
them,
but
made
himself
strange
unto
them,
and
spake
roughly
with
them;
and
he
said
unto
them,
Whence
come
ye?
And
they
said,
From
the
land
of
Canaan
to
buy
food.
And
Joseph
knew
his
brethren,
but
they
knew
not
him.
And
Joseph
remembered
the
dreams
which
he
dreamed
of
them,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
are
spies;
to
see
the
nakedness
of
the
land
ye
are
come.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Nay,
my
lord,
but
to
buy
food
are
thy
servants
come.
We
are
all
one
man’s
sons;
we
are
true
men,
thy
servants
are
no
spies.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Nay,
but
to
see
the
nakedness
of
the
land
ye
are
come.
And
they
said,
We
thy
servants
are
twelve
brethren,
the
sons
of
one
man
in
the
land
of
Canaan;
and,
behold,
the
youngest
is
this
day
with
our
father,
and
one
is
not.
And
Joseph
said
unto
them,
That
is
it
that
I
spake
unto
you,
saying,
Ye
are
spies:
hereby
ye
shall
be
proved:
by
the
life
of
Pharaoh
ye
shall
not
go
forth
hence,
except
your
youngest
brother
come
hither.
Send
one
of
you,
and
let
him
fetch
your
brother,
and
ye
shall
be
bound,
that
your
words
may
be
proved,
whether
there
be
truth
in
you:
or
else
by
the
life
of
Pharaoh
surely
ye
are
spies.
And
he
put
them
all
together
into
ward
three
days.
And
Joseph
said
unto
them
the
third
day,
This
do,
and
live;
for
I
fear
God:
if
ye
be
true
men,
let
one
of
your
brethren
be
bound
in
your
prison
house;
but
go
ye,
carry
corn
for
the
famine
of
your
houses:
and
bring
your
youngest
brother
unto
me;
so
shall
your
words
be
verified,
and
ye
shall
not
die.
And
they
did
so.
And
they
said
one
to
another,
We
are
verily
guilty
concerning
our
brother,
in
that
we
saw
the
distress
of
his
soul,
when
he
besought
us,
and
we
would
not
hear;
therefore
is
this
distress
come
upon
us.
And
Reuben
answered
them,
saying,
Spake
I
not
unto
you,
saying,
Do
not
sin
against
the
child;
and
ye
would
not
hear?
therefore
also,
behold,
his
blood
is
required.
And
they
knew
not
that
Joseph
understood
them;
for
there
was
an
interpreter
between
them.
And
he
turned
himself
about
from
them,
and
wept;
and
he
returned
to
them,
and
spake
to
them,
and
took
Simeon
from
among
them,
and
bound
him
before
their
eyes.
Then
Joseph
commanded
to
fill
their
vessels
with
corn,
and
to
restore
every
man’s
money
into
his
sack,
and
to
give
them
provision
for
the
way:
and
thus
was
it
done
unto
them.
And
they
laded
their
asses
with
their
corn,
and
departed
thence.
And
as
one
of
them
opened
his
sack
to
give
his
ass
provender
in
the
lodging
place,
he
espied
his
money;
and,
behold,
it
was
in
the
mouth
of
his
sack.
And
he
said
unto
his
brethren,
My
money
is
restored;
and,
lo,
it
is
even
in
my
sack:
and
their
heart
failed
them,
and
they
turned
trembling
one
to
another,
saying,
What
is
this
that
God
hath
done
unto
us?
And
they
came
unto
Jacob
their
father
unto
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
told
him
all
that
had
befallen
them;
saying,
The
man,
the
lord
of
the
land,
spake
roughly
with
us,
and
took
us
for
spies
of
the
country.
And
we
said
unto
him,
We
are
true
men;
we
are
no
spies:
we
be
twelve
brethren,
sons
of
our
father;
one
is
not,
and
the
youngest
is
this
day
with
our
father
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
the
man,
the
lord
of
the
land,
said
unto
us,
Hereby
shall
I
know
that
ye
are
true
men;
leave
one
of
your
brethren
with
me,
and
take
corn
for
the
famine
of
your
houses,
and
go
your
way:
and
bring
your
youngest
brother
unto
me:
then
shall
I
know
that
ye
are
no
spies,
but
that
ye
are
true
men:
so
will
I
deliver
you
your
brother,
and
ye
shall
traffick
in
the
land.
And
it
came
to
pass
as
they
emptied
their
sacks,
that,
behold,
every
man’s
bundle
of
money
was
in
his
sack:
and
when
they
and
their
father
saw
their
bundles
of
money,
they
were
afraid.
And
Jacob
their
father
said
unto
them,
Me
have
ye
bereaved
of
my
children:
Joseph
is
not,
and
Simeon
is
not,
and
ye
will
take
Benjamin
away:
all
these
things
are
against
me.
And
Reuben
spake
unto
his
father,
saying,
Slay
my
two
sons,
if
I
bring
him
not
to
thee:
deliver
him
into
my
hand,
and
I
will
bring
him
to
thee
again.
And
he
said,
My
son
shall
not
go
down
with
you;
for
his
brother
is
dead,
and
he
only
is
left:
if
mischief
befall
him
by
the
way
in
the
which
ye
go,
then
shall
ye
bring
down
my
gray
hairs
with
sorrow
to
the
grave.
And
the
famine
was
sore
in
the
land.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
had
eaten
up
the
corn
which
they
had
brought
out
of
Egypt,
their
father
said
unto
them,
Go
again,
buy
us
a
little
food.
And
Judah
spake
unto
him,
saying,
The
man
did
solemnly
protest
unto
us,
saying,
Ye
shall
not
see
my
face,
except
your
brother
be
with
you.
If
thou
wilt
send
our
brother
with
us,
we
will
go
down
and
buy
thee
food:
but
if
thou
wilt
not
send
him,
we
will
not
go
down:
for
the
man
said
unto
us,
Ye
shall
not
see
my
face,
except
your
brother
be
with
you.
And
Israel
said,
Wherefore
dealt
ye
so
ill
with
me,
as
to
tell
the
man
whether
ye
had
yet
a
brother?
And
they
said,
The
man
asked
straitly
concerning
ourselves,
and
concerning
our
kindred,
saying,
Is
your
father
yet
alive?
have
ye
another
brother?
and
we
told
him
according
to
the
tenor
of
these
words:
could
we
in
any
wise
know
that
he
would
say,
Bring
your
brother
down?
And
Judah
said
unto
Israel
his
father,
Send
the
lad
with
me,
and
we
will
arise
and
go;
that
we
may
live,
and
not
die,
both
we,
and
thou,
and
also
our
little
ones.
I
will
be
surety
for
him;
of
my
hand shalt
thou
require
him:
if
I
bring
him
not
unto
thee,
and
set
him
before
thee,
then
let
me
bear
the
blame
for
ever:
for
except
we
had
lingered,
surely
we
had
now
returned
a
second
time.
And
their
father
Israel
said
unto
them,
If
it
be
so
now,
do
this;
take
of
the
choice
fruits
of
the
land
in
your
vessels,
and
carry
down
the
man
a
present,
a
little
balm,
and
a
little
honey,
spicery
and
myrrh,
nuts,
and
almonds:
and
take
double
money
in
your
hand;
and
the
money
that
was
returned
in
the
mouth
of
your
sacks
carry
again
in
your
hand;
peradventure
it
was
an
oversight:
take
also
your
brother,
and
arise,
go
again
unto
the
man:
and
God
Almighty
give
you
mercy
before
the
man,
that
he
may
release
unto
you
your
other
brother
and
Benjamin.
And
if
I
be
bereaved
of
my
children,
I
am
bereaved.
And
the
men
took
that
present,
and
they
took
double
money
in
their
hand,
and
Benjamin;
and
rose
up,
and
went
down
to
Egypt,
and
stood
before
Joseph.
And
when
Joseph
saw
Benjamin
with
them,
he
said
to
the
steward
of
his
house,
Bring
the
men
into
the
house,
and
slay,
and
make
ready;
for
the
men
shall
dine
with
me
at
noon.
And
the
man
did
as
Joseph
bade;
and
the
man
brought
the
men
into
Joseph’s
house.
And
the
men
were
afraid,
because
they
were
brought
into
Joseph’s
house;
and
they
said,
Because
of
the
money
that
was
returned
in
our
sacks
at
the
first
time
are
we
brought
in;
that
he
may
seek
occasion
against
us,
and
fall
upon
us,
and
take
us
for
bondmen,
and
our
asses.
And
they
came
near
to
the
steward
of
Joseph’s
house,
and
they
spake
unto
him
at
the
door
of
the
house,
and
said,
Oh
my
lord,
we
came
indeed
down
at
the
first
time
to
buy
food:
and
it
came
to
pass,
when
we
came
to
the
lodging
place,
that
we
opened
our
sacks,
and,
behold,
every
man’s
money
was
in
the
mouth
of
his
sack,
our
money
in
full
weight:
and
we
have
brought
it
again
in
our
hand.
And
other
money
have
we
brought
down
in
our
hand
to
buy
food:
we
know
not
who
put
our
money
in
our
sacks.
And
he
said,
Peace
be
to
you,
fear
not:
your
God,
and
the
God
of
your
father,
hath
given
you
treasure
in
your
sacks:
I
had
your
money.
And
he
brought
Simeon
out
unto
them.
And
the
man
brought
the
men
into
Joseph’s
house,
and
gave
them
water,
and
they
washed
their
feet;
and
he
gave
their
asses
provender.
And
they
made
ready
the
present
against
Joseph
came
at
noon:
for
they
heard
that
they
should
eat
bread
there.
And
when
Joseph
came
home,
they
brought
him
the
present
which
was
in
their
hand
into
the
house,
and
bowed
down
themselves
to
him
to
the
earth.
And
he
asked
them
of
their
welfare,
and
said,
Is
your
father
well,
the
old
man
of
whom
ye
spake?
Is
he
yet
alive?
And
they
said,
Thy
servant
our
father
is
well,
he
is
yet
alive.
And
they
bowed
the
head,
and
made
obeisance.
And
he
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
saw
Benjamin
his
brother,
his
mother’s
son,
and
said,
Is
this
your
youngest
brother,
of
whom
ye
spake
unto
me?
And
he
said,
God
be
gracious
unto
thee,
my
son.
And
Joseph
made
haste;
for
his
bowels
did
yearn
upon
his
brother:
and
he
sought
where
to
weep;
and
he
entered
into
his
chamber,
and
wept
there.
And
he
washed
his
face,
and
came
out;
and
he
refrained
himself,
and
said,
Set
on
bread.
And
they
set
on
for
him
by
himself,
and
for
them
by
themselves,
and
for
the
Egyptians,
which
did
eat
with
him,
by
themselves:
because
the
Egyptians
might
not
eat
bread
with
the
Hebrews;
for
that
is
an
abomination
unto
the
Egyptians.
And
they
sat
before
him,
the
firstborn
according
to
his
birthright,
and
the
youngest
according
to
his
youth:
and
the
men marveled
one
with
another.
And
he
took
and
sent
messes
unto
them
from
before
him:
but
Benjamin’s
mess
was
five
times
so
much
as
any
of
theirs.
And
they
drank,
and
were
merry
with
him.
And
he
commanded
the
steward
of
his
house,
saying,
Fill
the
men’s
sacks
with
food,
as
much
as
they
can
carry,
and
put
every
man’s
money
in
his
sack’s
mouth.
And
put
my
cup,
the
silver
cup,
in
the
sack’s
mouth
of
the
youngest,
and
his
corn
money.
And
he
did
according
to
the
word
that
Joseph
had
spoken.
As
soon
as
the
morning
was
light,
the
men
were
sent
away,
they
and
their
asses.
And
when
they
were
gone
out
of
the
city,
and
were
not
yet
far
off,
Joseph
said
unto
his
steward,
Up,
follow
after
the
men;
and
when
thou
dost
overtake
them,
say
unto
them,
Wherefore
have
ye
rewarded
evil
for
good?
Is
not
this
it
in
which
my
lord
drinketh,
and
whereby
he
indeed
divineth?
ye
have
done
evil
in
so
doing.
And
he
overtook
them,
and
he
spake
unto
them
these
words.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Wherefore
speaketh
my
lord
such
words
as
these?
God
forbid
that
thy
servants
should
do
such
a
thing.
Behold,
the
money,
which
we
found
in
our
sacks’
mouths,
we
brought
again
unto
thee
out
of
the
land
of
Canaan:
how
then
should
we
steal
out
of
thy
lord’s
house
silver
or
gold?
With
whomsoever
of
thy
servants
it
be
found,
let
him
die,
and
we
also
will
be
my
lord’s
bondmen.
And
he
said,
Now
also
let
it
be
according
unto
your
words:
he
with
whom
it
is
found
shall
be
my
bondman;
and
ye
shall
be
blameless.
Then
they
hasted,
and
took
down
every
man
his
sack
to
the
ground,
and
opened
every
man
his
sack.
And
he
searched,
and
began
at
the
eldest,
and
left
at
the
youngest:
and
the
cup
was
found
in
Benjamin’s
sack.
Then
they
rent
their
clothes,
and
laded
every
man
his
ass,
and
returned
to
the
city.
And
Judah
and
his
brethren
came
to
Joseph’s
house;
and
he
was
yet
there:
and
they
fell
before
him
on
the
ground.
And
Joseph
said
unto
them,
What
deed
is
this
that
ye
have
done?
know
ye
not
that
such
a
man
as
I
can
indeed
divine?
And
Judah
said,
What
shall
we
say
unto
my
lord?
what
shall
we
speak?
or
how
shall
we
clear
ourselves?
God
hath
found
out
the
iniquity
of
thy
servants:
behold,
we
are
my
lord’s
bondmen,
both
we,
and
he
also
in
whose
hand
the
cup
is
found.
And
he
said,
God
forbid
that
I
should
do
so:
the
man
in
whose
hand
the
cup
is
found,
he
shall
be
my
bondman;
but
as
for
you,
get
you
up
in
peace
unto
your
father.
Then
Judah
came
near
unto
him,
and
said,
Oh
my
lord,
let
thy
servant,
I
pray
thee,
speak
a
word
in
my
lord’s
ears,
and
let
not
thine
anger
burn
against
thy
servant:
for
thou
art
even
as
Pharaoh.
My
lord
asked
his
servants,
saying,
Have
ye
a
father,
or
a
brother?
And
we
said
unto
my
lord,
We
have
a
father,
an
old
man,
and
a
child
of
his
old
age,
a
little
one;
and
his
brother
is
dead,
and
he
alone
is
left
of
his
mother,
and
his
father
loveth
him.
And
thou
saidst
unto
thy
servants,
Bring
him
down
unto
me,
that
I
may
set
mine
eyes
upon
him.
And
we
said
unto
my
lord,
The
lad
cannot
leave
his
father:
for
if
he
should
leave
his
father,
his
father
would
die.
And
thou
saidst
unto
thy
servants,
Except
your
youngest
brother
come
down
with
you,
ye
shall
see
my
face
no
more.
And
it
came
to
pass
when
we
came
up
unto
thy
servant
my
father,
we
told
him
the
words
of
my
lord.
And
our
father
said,
Go
again,
buy
us
a
little
food.
And
we
said,
We
cannot
go
down:
if
our
youngest
brother
be
with
us,
then
will
we
go
down:
for
we
may
not
see
the
man’s
face,
except
our
youngest
brother
be
with
us.
And
thy
servant
my
father
said
unto
us,
Ye
know
that
my
wife
bare
me
two
sons:
and
the
one
went
out
from
me,
and
I
said,
Surely
he
is
torn
in
pieces;
and
I
have
not
seen
him
since:
and
if
ye
take
this
one
also
from
me,
and
mischief
befall
him,
ye
shall
bring
down
my
gray
hairs
with
sorrow
to
the
grave.
Now
therefore
when
I
come
to
thy
servant
my
father,
and
the
lad
be
not
with
us;
seeing
that
his
life
is
bound
up
in
the
lad’s
life;
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
he
seeth
that
the
lad
is
not
with
us,
that
he
will
die:
and
thy
servants
shall
bring
down
the
gray
hairs
of
thy
servant
our
father
with
sorrow
to
the
grave.
For
thy
servant
became
surety
for
the
lad
unto
my
father,
saying,
If
I
bring
him
not
unto
thee,
then
shall
I
bear
the
blame
to
my
father
for
ever.
Now
therefore,
let
thy
servant,
I
pray
thee,
abide
instead
of
the
lad
a
bondman
to
my
lord;
and
let
the
lad
go
up
with
his
brethren.
For
how
shall
I
go
up
to
my
father,
and
the
lad
be
not
with
me?
lest
I
see
the
evil
that
shall
come
on
my
father.
Then
Joseph
could
not
refrain
himself
before
all
them
that
stood
by
him;
and
he
cried,
Cause
every
man
to
go
out
from
me.
And
there
stood
no
man
with
him,
while
Joseph
made
himself
known
unto
his
brethren.
And
he
wept
aloud:
and
the
Egyptians
heard,
and
the
house
of
Pharaoh
heard.
And
Joseph
said
unto
his
brethren,
I
am
Joseph;
doth
my
father
yet
live?
And
his
brethren
could
not
answer
him;
for
they
were
troubled
at
his
presence.
And
Joseph
said
unto
his
brethren,
Come
near
to
me,
I
pray
you.
And
they
came
near.
And
he
said,
I
am
Joseph
your
brother,
whom
ye
sold
into
Egypt.
And
now
be
not
grieved,
nor
angry
with
yourselves,
that
ye
sold
me
hither:
for
God
did
send
me
before
you
to
preserve
life.
For
these
two
years
hath
the
famine
been
in
the
land:
and
there
are
yet
five
years,
in
the
which
there
shall
be
neither
plowing
nor
harvest.
And
God
sent
me
before
you
to
preserve
you
a
remnant
in
the
earth,
and
to
save
you
alive
by
a
great
deliverance.
So
now
it
was
not
you
that
sent
me
hither,
but
God:
and
he
hath
made
me
a
father
to
Pharaoh,
and
lord
of
all
his
house,
and
ruler
over
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
Haste
ye,
and
go
up
to
my
father,
and
say
unto
him,
Thus
saith
thy
son
Joseph,
God
hath
made
me
lord
of
all
Egypt:
come
down
unto
me,
tarry
not:
and
thou shalt
dwell
in
the
land
of
Goshen,
and
thou shalt
be
near
unto
me,
thou,
and
thy
children,
and
thy
children’s
children,
and
thy
flocks,
and
thy
herds,
and
all
that
thou
hast:
and
there
will
I
nourish
thee;
for
there
are
yet
five
years
of
famine;
lest
thou
come
to
poverty,
thou,
and
thy
household,
and
all
that
thou
hast.
And,
behold,
your
eyes
see,
and
the
eyes
of
my
brother
Benjamin,
that
it
is
my
mouth
that
speaketh
unto
you.
And
ye
shall
tell
my
father
of
all
my
glory
in
Egypt,
and
of
all
that
ye
have
seen;
and
ye
shall
haste
and
bring
down
my
father
hither.
And
he
fell
upon
his
brother
Benjamin’s
neck,
and
wept;
and
Benjamin
wept
upon
his
neck.
And
he
kissed
all
his
brethren,
and
wept
upon
them:
and
after
that
his
brethren
talked
with
him.
And
the
fame
thereof
was
heard
in
Pharaoh’s
house,
saying,
Joseph’s
brethren
are
come:
and
it
pleased
Pharaoh
well,
and
his
servants.
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
Joseph,
Say
unto
thy
brethren,
This
do
ye;
lade
your
beasts,
and
go,
get
you
unto
the
land
of
Canaan;
and
take
your
father
and
your
households,
and
come
unto
me:
and
I
will
give
you
the
good
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
ye
shall
eat
the
fat
of
the
land.
Now
thou
art
commanded,
this
do
ye;
take
you
wagons
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
for
your
little
ones,
and
for
your
wives,
and
bring
your
father,
and
come.
Also
regard
not
your
stuff;
for
the
good
of
all
the
land
of
Egypt
is
yours.
And
the
sons
of
Israel
did
so:
and
Joseph
gave
them
wagons,
according
to
the
commandment
of
Pharaoh,
and
gave
them
provision
for
the
way.
To
all
of
them
he
gave
each
man
changes
of
raiment;
but
to
Benjamin
he
gave
three
hundred
pieces
of
silver,
and
five
changes
of
raiment.
And
to
his
father
he
sent
after
this
manner;
ten
asses
laden
with
the
good
things
of
Egypt,
and
ten she-asses
laden
with
corn
and
bread
and
victual
for
his
father
by
the
way.
So
he
sent
his
brethren
away,
and
they
departed:
and
he
said
unto
them,
See
that
ye
fall
not
out
by
the
way.
And
they
went
up
out
of
Egypt,
and
came
into
the
land
of
Canaan
unto
Jacob
their
father.
And
they
told
him,
saying,
Joseph
is
yet
alive,
and
he
is
ruler
over
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
his
heart
fainted,
for
he
believed
them
not.
And
they
told
him
all
the
words
of
Joseph,
which
he
had
said
unto
them:
and
when
he
saw
the
wagons
which
Joseph
had
sent
to
carry
him,
the
spirit
of
Jacob
their
father
revived:
and
Israel
said,
It
is
enough;
Joseph
my
son
is
yet
alive:
I
will
go
and
see
him
before
I
die.
And
Israel
took
his
journey
with
all
that
he
had,
and
came
to
Beer-sheba,
and
offered
sacrifices
unto
the
God
of
his
father
Isaac.
And
God
spake
unto
Israel
in
the
visions
of
the
night,
and
said,
Jacob,
Jacob.
And
he
said,
Here
am
I.
And
he
said,
I
am
God,
the
God
of
thy
father:
fear
not
to
go
down
into
Egypt;
for
I
will
there
make
of
thee
a
great
nation:
I
will
go
down
with
thee
into
Egypt;
and
I
will
also
surely
bring
thee
up
again:
and
Joseph
shall
put
his
hand
upon
thine
eyes.
And
Jacob
rose
up
from
Beer-sheba:
and
the
sons
of
Israel
carried
Jacob
their
father,
and
their
little
ones,
and
their
wives,
in
the
wagons
which
Pharaoh
had
sent
to
carry
him.
And
they
took
their
cattle,
and
their
goods,
which
they
had
gotten
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
came
into
Egypt,
Jacob,
and
all
his
seed
with
him:
his
sons,
and
his
sons’
sons
with
him,
his
daughters,
and
his
sons’
daughters,
and
all
his
seed
brought
he
with
him
into
Egypt.
And
these
are
the
names
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
came
into
Egypt,
Jacob
and
his
sons:
Reuben,
Jacob’s
firstborn.
And
the
sons
of
Reuben;
Hanoch,
and
Pallu,
and
Hezron,
and
Carmi.
And
the
sons
of
Simeon;
Jemuel,
and
Jamin,
and
Ohad,
and
Jachin,
and
Zohar,
and
Shaul
the
son
of
a
Canaanitish
woman.
And
the
sons
of
Levi;
Gershon,
Kohath,
and
Merari.
And
the
sons
of
Judah;
Er,
and
Onan,
and
Shelah,
and
Perez,
and
Zerah:
but
Er
and
Onan
died
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
the
sons
of
Perez
were
Hezron
and
Hamul.
And
the
sons
of
Issachar;
Tola,
and
Puvah,
and
Iob,
and
Shimron.
And
the
sons
of
Zebulun;
Sered,
and
Elon,
and
Jahleel.
These
are
the
sons
of
Leah,
which
she
bare
unto
Jacob
in
Paddan-aram,
with
his
daughter
Dinah:
all
the
souls
of
his
sons
and
his
daughters
were
thirty
and
three.
And
the
sons
of
Gad;
Ziphion,
and
Haggi,
Shuni,
and
Ezbon,
Eri,
and
Arodi,
and
Areli.
And
the
sons
of
Asher;
Imnah,
and
Ishvah,
and
Ishvi,
and
Beriah,
and
Serah
their
sister:
and
the
sons
of
Beriah;
Heber,
and
Malchiel.
These
are
the
sons
of
Zilpah,
which
Laban
gave
to
Leah
his
daughter,
and
these
she
bare
unto
Jacob,
even
sixteen
souls.
The
sons
of
Rachel
Jacob’s
wife;
Joseph
and
Benjamin.
And
unto
Joseph
in
the
land
of
Egypt
were
born
Manasseh
and
Ephraim,
which
Asenath
the
daughter
of Poti-phera
priest
of
On
bare
unto
him.
And
the
sons
of
Benjamin;
Bela,
and
Becher,
and
Ashbel,
Gera,
and
Naaman,
Ehi,
and
Rosh,
Muppim,
and
Huppim,
and
Ard.
These
are
the
sons
of
Rachel,
which
were
born
to
Jacob:
all
the
souls
were
fourteen.
And
the
sons
of
Dan;
Hushim.
And
the
sons
of
Naphtali;
Jahzeel,
and
Guni,
and
Jezer,
and
Shillem.
These
are
the
sons
of
Bilhah,
which
Laban
gave
unto
Rachel
his
daughter,
and
these
she
bare
unto
Jacob:
all
the
souls
were
seven.
All
the
souls
that
came
with
Jacob
into
Egypt,
which
came
out
of
his
loins,
besides
Jacob’s
sons’
wives,
all
the
souls
were
threescore
and
six;
and
the
sons
of
Joseph,
which
were
born
to
him
in
Egypt,
were
two
souls:
all
the
souls
of
the
house
of
Jacob,
which
came
into
Egypt,
were
threescore
and
ten.
And
he
sent
Judah
before
him
unto
Joseph,
to
shew
the
way
before
him
unto
Goshen;
and
they
came
into
the
land
of
Goshen.
And
Joseph
made
ready
his
chariot,
and
went
up
to
meet
Israel
his
father,
to
Goshen;
and
he
presented
himself
unto
him,
and
fell
on
his
neck,
and
wept
on
his
neck
a
good
while.
And
Israel
said
unto
Joseph,
Now
let
me
die,
since
I
have
seen
thy
face,
that
thou
art
yet
alive.
And
Joseph
said
unto
his
brethren,
and
unto
his
father’s
house,
I
will
go
up,
and
tell
Pharaoh,
and
will
say
unto
him,
My
brethren,
and
my
father’s
house,
which
were
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
are
come
unto
me;
and
the
men
are
shepherds,
for
they
have
been
keepers
of
cattle;
and
they
have
brought
their
flocks,
and
their
herds,
and
all
that
they
have.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
Pharaoh
shall
call
you,
and
shall
say,
What
is
your
occupation?
that
ye
shall
say,
Thy
servants
have
been
keepers
of
cattle
from
our
youth
even
until
now,
both
we,
and
our
fathers:
that
ye
may
dwell
in
the
land
of
Goshen;
for
every
shepherd
is
an
abomination
unto
the
Egyptians.
Then
Joseph
went
in
and
told
Pharaoh,
and
said,
My
father
and
my
brethren,
and
their
flocks,
and
their
herds,
and
all
that
they
have,
are
come
out
of
the
land
of
Canaan;
and,
behold,
they
are
in
the
land
of
Goshen.
And
from
among
his
brethren
he
took
five
men,
and
presented
them
unto
Pharaoh.
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
his
brethren,
What
is
your
occupation?
And
they
said
unto
Pharaoh,
Thy
servants
are
shepherds,
both
we,
and
our
fathers.
And
they
said
unto
Pharaoh,
To
sojourn
in
the
land
are
we
come;
for
there
is
no
pasture
for
thy
servants’
flocks;
for
the
famine
is
sore
in
the
land
of
Canaan:
now
therefore,
we
pray
thee,
let
thy
servants
dwell
in
the
land
of
Goshen.
And
Pharaoh
spake
unto
Joseph,
saying,
Thy
father
and
thy
brethren
are
come
unto
thee:
the
land
of
Egypt
is
before
thee;
in
the
best
of
the
land
make
thy
father
and
thy
brethren
to
dwell;
in
the
land
of
Goshen
let
them
dwell:
and
if
thou
knowest
any
able
men
among
them,
then
make
them
rulers
over
my
cattle.
And
Joseph
brought
in
Jacob
his
father,
and
set
him
before
Pharaoh:
and
Jacob
blessed
Pharaoh.
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
Jacob,
How
many
are
the
days
of
the
years
of
thy
life?
And
Jacob
said
unto
Pharaoh,
The
days
of
the
years
of
my
pilgrimage
are
an
hundred
and
thirty
years:
few
and
evil
have
been
the
days
of
the
years
of
my
life,
and
they
have
not
attained
unto
the
days
of
the
years
of
the
life
of
my
fathers
in
the
days
of
their
pilgrimage.
And
Jacob
blessed
Pharaoh,
and
went
out
from
the
presence
of
Pharaoh.
And
Joseph
placed
his
father
and
his
brethren,
and
gave
them
a
possession
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
in
the
best
of
the
land,
in
the
land
of
Rameses,
as
Pharaoh
had
commanded.
And
Joseph
nourished
his
father,
and
his
brethren,
and
all
his
father’s
household,
with
bread,
according
to
their
families.
And
there
was
no
bread
in
all
the
land;
for
the
famine
was
very
sore,
so
that
the
land
of
Egypt
and
the
land
of
Canaan
fainted
by
reason
of
the
famine.
And
Joseph
gathered
up
all
the
money
that
was
found
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
for
the
corn
which
they
bought:
and
Joseph
brought
the
money
into
Pharaoh’s
house.
And
when
the
money
was
all
spent
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
all
the
Egyptians
came
unto
Joseph,
and
said,
Give
us
bread:
for
why
should
we
die
in
thy
presence?
for
our
money
faileth.
And
Joseph
said,
Give
your
cattle;
and
I
will
give
you
for
your
cattle,
if
money
fail.
And
they
brought
their
cattle
unto
Joseph:
and
Joseph
gave
them
bread
in
exchange
for
the
horses,
and
for
the
flocks,
and
for
the
herds,
and
for
the
asses:
and
he
fed
them
with
bread
in
exchange
for
all
their
cattle
for
that
year.
And
when
that
year
was
ended,
they
came
unto
him
the
second
year,
and
said
unto
him,
We
will
not
hide
from
my
lord,
how
that
our
money
is
all
spent;
and
the
herds
of
cattle
are
my
lord’s;
there
is
nought
left
in
the
sight
of
my
lord,
but
our
bodies,
and
our
lands:
wherefore
should
we
die
before
thine
eyes,
both
we
and
our
land?
buy
us
and
our
land
for
bread,
and
we
and
our
land
will
be
servants
unto
Pharaoh:
and
give
us
seed,
that
we
may
live,
and
not
die,
and
that
the
land
be
not
desolate.
So
Joseph
bought
all
the
land
of
Egypt
for
Pharaoh;
for
the
Egyptians
sold
every
man
his
field,
because
the
famine
was
sore
upon
them:
and
the
land
became
Pharaoh’s.
And
as
for
the
people,
he
removed
them
to
the
cities
from
one
end
of
the
border
of
Egypt
even
to
the
other
end
thereof.
Only
the
land
of
the
priests
bought
he
not:
for
the
priests
had
a
portion
from
Pharaoh,
and
did
eat
their
portion
which
Pharaoh
gave
them;
wherefore
they
sold
not
their
land.
Then
Joseph
said
unto
the
people,
Behold,
I
have
bought
you
this
day
and
your
land
for
Pharaoh:
lo,
here
is
seed
for
you,
and
ye
shall
sow
the
land.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
at
the ingatherings,
that
ye
shall
give
a
fifth
unto
Pharaoh,
and
four
parts
shall
be
your
own,
for
seed
of
the
field,
and
for
your
food,
and
for
them
of
your
households,
and
for
food
for
your
little
ones.
And
they
said,
Thou
hast
saved
our
lives:
let
us
find
grace
in
the
sight
of
my
lord,
and
we
will
be
Pharaoh’s
servants.
And
Joseph
made
it
a
statute
concerning
the
land
of
Egypt
unto
this
day,
that
Pharaoh
should
have
the
fifth;
only
the
land
of
the
priests
alone
became
not
Pharaoh’s.
And
Israel
dwelt
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
in
the
land
of
Goshen;
and
they
gat
them
possessions
therein,
and
were
fruitful,
and
multiplied
exceedingly.
And
Jacob
lived
in
the
land
of
Egypt
seventeen
years:
so
the
days
of
Jacob,
the
years
of
his
life,
were
an
hundred
forty
and
seven
years.
And
the
time
drew
near
that
Israel
must
die:
and
he
called
his
son
Joseph,
and
said
unto
him,
If
now
I
have
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
put,
I
pray
thee,
thy
hand
under
my
thigh,
and
deal
kindly
and
truly
with
me;
bury
me
not,
I
pray
thee,
in
Egypt:
but
when
I
sleep
with
my
fathers,
thou shalt
carry
me
out
of
Egypt,
and
bury
me
in
their
buryingplace.
And
he
said,
I
will
do
as
thou
hast
said.
And
he
said,
Swear
unto
me:
and
he
sware
unto
him.
And
Israel
bowed
himself
upon
the
bed’s
head.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
these
things,
that
one
said
to
Joseph,
Behold,
thy
father
is
sick:
and
he
took
with
him
his
two
sons,
Manasseh
and
Ephraim.
And
one
told
Jacob,
and
said,
Behold,
thy
son
Joseph
cometh
unto
thee:
and
Israel
strengthened
himself,
and
sat
upon
the
bed.
And
Jacob
said
unto
Joseph,
God
Almighty
appeared
unto
me
at
Luz
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
blessed
me,
and
said
unto
me,
Behold,
I
will
make
thee
fruitful,
and
multiply
thee,
and
I
will
make
of
thee
a
company
of
peoples;
and
will
give
this
land
to
thy
seed
after
thee
for
an
everlasting
possession.
And
now
thy
two
sons,
which
were
born
unto
thee
in
the
land
of
Egypt
before
I
came
unto
thee
into
Egypt,
are
mine;
Ephraim
and
Manasseh,
even
as
Reuben
and
Simeon,
shall
be
mine.
And
thy
issue,
which
thou
begettest
after
them,
shall
be
thine;
they
shall
be
called
after
the
name
of
their
brethren
in
their
inheritance.
And
as
for
me,
when
I
came
from
Paddan,
Rachel
died
by
me
in
the
land
of
Canaan
in
the
way,
when
there
was
still
some
way
to
come
unto
Ephrath:
and
I
buried
her
there
in
the
way
to
Ephrath (the
same
is
Beth-lehem).
And
Israel
beheld
Joseph’s
sons,
and
said,
Who
are
these?
And
Joseph
said
unto
his
father,
They
are
my
sons,
whom
God
hath
given
me
here.
And
he
said,
Bring
them,
I
pray
thee,
unto
me,
and
I
will
bless
them.
Now
the
eyes
of
Israel
were
dim
for
age,
so
that
he
could
not
see.
And
he
brought
them
near
unto
him;
and
he
kissed
them,
and
embraced
them.
And
Israel
said
unto
Joseph,
I
had
not
thought
to
see
thy
face:
and,
lo,
God
hath
let
me
see
thy
seed
also.
And
Joseph
brought
them
out
from
between
his
knees;
and
he
bowed
himself
with
his
face
to
the
earth.
And
Joseph
took
them
both,
Ephraim
in
his
right
hand
toward
Israel’s
left
hand,
and
Manasseh
in
his
left
hand
toward
Israel’s
right
hand,
and
brought
them
near
unto
him.
And
Israel
stretched
out
his
right
hand,
and
laid
it
upon
Ephraim’s
head,
who
was
the
younger,
and
his
left
hand
upon
Manasseh’s
head,
guiding
his
hands
wittingly;
for
Manasseh
was
the
firstborn.
And
he
blessed
Joseph,
and
said,
The
God
before
whom
my
fathers
Abraham
and
Isaac
did
walk,
the
God
which
hath
fed
me
all
my
life
long
unto
this
day,
the
angel
which
hath
redeemed
me
from
all
evil,
bless
the
lads;
and
let
my
name
be
named
on
them,
and
the
name
of
my
fathers
Abraham
and
Isaac;
and
let
them
grow
into
a
multitude
in
the
midst
of
the
earth.
And
when
Joseph
saw
that
his
father
laid
his
right
hand
upon
the
head
of
Ephraim,
it
displeased
him:
and
he
held
up
his
father’s
hand,
to
remove
it
from
Ephraim’s
head
unto
Manasseh’s
head.
And
Joseph
said
unto
his
father,
Not
so,
my
father:
for
this
is
the
firstborn;
put
thy
right
hand
upon
his
head.
And
his
father
refused,
and
said,
I
know
it,
my
son,
I
know
it:
he
also
shall
become
a
people,
and
he
also
shall
be
great:
howbeit
his
younger
brother
shall
be
greater
than
he,
and
his
seed
shall
become
a
multitude
of
nations.
And
he
blessed
them
that
day,
saying,
In
thee
shall
Israel
bless,
saying,
God
make
thee
as
Ephraim
and
as
Manasseh:
and
he
set
Ephraim
before
Manasseh.
And
Israel
said
unto
Joseph,
Behold,
I
die:
but
God
shall
be
with
you,
and
bring
you
again
unto
the
land
of
your
fathers.
Moreover
I
have
given
to
thee
one
portion
above
thy
brethren,
which
I
took
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Amorite
with
my
sword
and
with
my
bow.
And
Jacob
called
unto
his
sons,
and
said:
Gather
yourselves
together,
that
I
may
tell
you
that
which
shall
befall
you
in
the
latter
days.
Assemble
yourselves,
and
hear,
ye
sons
of
Jacob;
And
hearken
unto
Israel
your
father.
Reuben,
thou
art
my
firstborn,
my
might,
and
the
beginning
of
my
strength;
The
excellency
of
dignity,
and
the
excellency
of
power.
Unstable
as
water,
thou shalt
not
have
the
excellency;
Because
thou
wentest
up
to
thy
father’s
bed:
Then defiledst
thou
it:
he
went
up
to
my
couch.
Simeon
and
Levi
are
brethren;
Weapons
of
violence
are
their
swords.
O
my
soul,
come
not
thou
into
their
council;
Unto
their
assembly,
my
glory,
be
not
thou
united;
For
in
their
anger
they
slew
a
man,
And
in
their
selfwill
they
houghed
an
ox.
Cursed
be
their
anger,
for
it
was
fierce;
And
their
wrath,
for
it
was
cruel:
I
will
divide
them
in
Jacob,
And
scatter
them
in
Israel.
Judah,
thee
shall
thy
brethren
praise:
Thy
hand
shall
be
on
the
neck
of
thine
enemies;
Thy
father’s
sons
shall
bow
down
before
thee.
Judah
is
a
lion’s
whelp;
From
the
prey,
my
son,
thou
art
gone
up:
He
stooped
down,
he
couched
as
a
lion,
And
as
a
lioness;
who
shall
rouse
him
up?
The
sceptre
shall
not
depart
from
Judah,
Nor
the
ruler’s
staff
from
between
his
feet,
Until
Shiloh
come;
And
unto
him
shall
the
obedience
of
the
peoples
be.
Binding
his
foal
unto
the
vine,
And
his
ass’s
colt
unto
the
choice
vine;
He
hath
washed
his
garments
in
wine,
And
his
vesture
in
the
blood
of
grapes:
His
eyes
shall
be
red
with
wine,
And
his
teeth
white
with
milk.
Zebulun
shall
dwell
at
the
haven
of
the
sea:
And
he
shall
be
for
an
haven
of
ships;
And
his
border
shall
be
upon
Zidon.
Issachar
is
a
strong
ass,
Couching
down
between
the
sheepfolds:
And
he
saw
a
resting
place
that
it
was
good,
And
the
land
that
it
was
pleasant;
And
he
bowed
his
shoulder
to
bear,
And
became
a
servant
under taskwork.
Dan
shall
judge
his
people,
As
one
of
the
tribes
of
Israel.
Dan
shall
be
a
serpent
in
the
way,
An
adder
in
the
path,
That
biteth
the
horse’s
heels,
So
that
his
rider
falleth
backward.
I
have
waited
for
thy
salvation,
O
LORD.
Gad,
a
troop
shall
press
upon
him:
But
he
shall
press
upon
their
heel.
Out
of
Asher
his
bread
shall
be
fat,
And
he
shall
yield
royal
dainties.
Naphtali
is
a
hind
let
loose:
He
giveth
goodly
words.
Joseph
is
a
fruitful
bough,
A
fruitful
bough
by
a
fountain;
His
branches
run
over
the
wall.
The
archers
have
sorely
grieved
him,
And
shot
at
him,
and
persecuted
him:
But
his
bow
abode
in
strength,
And
the
arms
of
his
hands
were
made
strong,
By
the
hands
of
the
Mighty
One
of
Jacob, (From
thence
is
the
shepherd,
the
stone
of
Israel,)
Even
by
the
God
of
thy
father,
who
shall
help
thee,
And
by
the
Almighty,
who
shall
bless
thee,
With
blessings
of
heaven
above,
Blessings
of
the
deep
that coucheth
beneath,
Blessings
of
the
breasts,
and
of
the
womb.
The
blessings
of
thy
father
Have
prevailed
above
the
blessings
of
my
progenitors
Unto
the
utmost
bound
of
the
everlasting
hills:
They
shall
be
on
the
head
of
Joseph,
And
on
the
crown
of
the
head
of
him
that
was
separate
from
his
brethren.
Benjamin
is
a
wolf
that ravineth:
In
the
morning
he
shall
devour
the
prey,
And
at
even
he
shall
divide
the
spoil.
All
these
are
the
twelve
tribes
of
Israel:
and
this
is
it
that
their
father
spake
unto
them
and
blessed
them;
every
one
according
to
his
blessing
he
blessed
them.
And
he
charged
them,
and
said
unto
them,
I
am
to
be
gathered
unto
my
people:
bury
me
with
my
fathers
in
the
cave
that
is
in
the
field
of
Ephron
the
Hittite,
in
the
cave
that
is
in
the
field
of
Machpelah,
which
is
before
Mamre,
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
which
Abraham
bought
with
the
field
from
Ephron
the
Hittite
for
a
possession
of
a
buryingplace:
there
they
buried
Abraham
and
Sarah
his
wife;
there
they
buried
Isaac
and
Rebekah
his
wife;
and
there
I
buried
Leah:
the
field
and
the
cave
that
is
therein,
which
was
purchased
from
the
children
of
Heth.
And
when
Jacob
made
an
end
of
charging
his
sons,
he
gathered
up
his
feet
into
the
bed,
and
yielded
up
the
ghost,
and
was
gathered
unto
his
people.
And
Joseph
fell
upon
his
father’s
face,
and
wept
upon
him,
and
kissed
him.
And
Joseph
commanded
his
servants
the
physicians
to
embalm
his
father:
and
the
physicians
embalmed
Israel.
And
forty
days
were
fulfilled
for
him;
for
so
are
fulfilled
the
days
of
embalming:
and
the
Egyptians
wept
for
him
threescore
and
ten
days.
And
when
the
days
of
weeping
for
him
were
past,
Joseph
spake
unto
the
house
of
Pharaoh,
saying,
If
now
I
have
found
grace
in
your
eyes,
speak,
I
pray
you,
in
the
ears
of
Pharaoh,
saying,
My
father
made
me
swear,
saying,
Lo,
I
die:
in
my
grave
which
I
have
digged
for
me
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
there shalt
thou
bury
me.
Now
therefore
let
me
go
up,
I
pray
thee,
and
bury
my
father,
and
I
will
come
again.
And
Pharaoh
said,
Go
up,
and
bury
thy
father,
according
as
he
made
thee
swear.
And
Joseph
went
up
to
bury
his
father:
and
with
him
went
up
all
the
servants
of
Pharaoh,
the
elders
of
his
house,
and
all
the
elders
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
all
the
house
of
Joseph,
and
his
brethren,
and
his
father’s
house:
only
their
little
ones,
and
their
flocks,
and
their
herds,
they
left
in
the
land
of
Goshen.
And
there
went
up
with
him
both
chariots
and
horsemen:
and
it
was
a
very
great
company.
And
they
came
to
the threshing-floor
of
Atad,
which
is
beyond
Jordan,
and
there
they
lamented
with
a
very
great
and
sore
lamentation:
and
he
made
a
mourning
for
his
father
seven
days.
And
when
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
the
Canaanites,
saw
the
mourning
in
the
floor
of
Atad,
they
said,
This
is
a
grievous
mourning
to
the
Egyptians:
wherefore
the
name
of
it
was
called
Abel-mizraim,
which
is
beyond
Jordan.
And
his
sons
did
unto
him
according
as
he
commanded
them:
for
his
sons
carried
him
into
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
buried
him
in
the
cave
of
the
field
of
Machpelah,
which
Abraham
bought
with
the
field,
for
a
possession
of
a
buryingplace,
of
Ephron
the
Hittite,
before
Mamre.
And
Joseph
returned
into
Egypt,
he,
and
his
brethren,
and
all
that
went
up
with
him
to
bury
his
father,
after
he
had
buried
his
father.
And
when
Joseph’s
brethren
saw
that
their
father
was
dead,
they
said,
It
may
be
that
Joseph
will
hate
us,
and
will
fully
requite
us
all
the
evil
which
we
did
unto
him.
And
they
sent
a
message
unto
Joseph,
saying,
Thy
father
did
command
before
he
died,
saying,
So
shall
ye
say
unto
Joseph,
Forgive,
I
pray
thee
now,
the
transgression
of
thy
brethren,
and
their
sin,
for
that
they
did
unto
thee
evil:
and
now,
we
pray
thee,
forgive
the
transgression
of
the
servants
of
the
God
of
thy
father.
And
Joseph
wept
when
they
spake
unto
him.
And
his
brethren
also
went
and
fell
down
before
his
face;
and
they
said,
Behold,
we
be
thy
servants.
And
Joseph
said
unto
them,
Fear
not:
for
am
I
in
the
place
of
God?
And
as
for
you,
ye
meant
evil
against
me;
but
God
meant
it
for
good,
to
bring
to
pass,
as
it
is
this
day,
to
save
much
people
alive.
Now
therefore
fear
ye
not:
I
will
nourish
you,
and
your
little
ones.
And
he
comforted
them,
and
spake
kindly
unto
them.
And
Joseph
dwelt
in
Egypt,
he,
and
his
father’s
house:
and
Joseph
lived
an
hundred
and
ten
years.
And
Joseph
saw
Ephraim’s
children
of
the
third
generation:
the
children
also
of
Machir
the
son
of
Manasseh
were
born
upon
Joseph’s
knees.
And
Joseph
said
unto
his
brethren,
I
die:
but
God
will
surely
visit
you,
and
bring
you
up
out
of
this
land
unto
the
land
which
he
sware
to
Abraham,
to
Isaac,
and
to
Jacob.
And
Joseph
took
an
oath
of
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
God
will
surely
visit
you,
and
ye
shall
carry
up
my
bones
from
hence.
So
Joseph
died,
being
an
hundred
and
ten
years
old:
and
they
embalmed
him,
and
he
was
put
in
a
coffin
in
Egypt.
Exodus
THE SECOND BOOK OF MOSES, COMMONLY CALLED EXODUS.
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THE SECOND BOOK OF MOSES,
COMMONLY CALLED
EXODUS.
Now
these
are
the
names
of
the
sons
of
Israel,
which
came
into
Egypt;
every
man
and
his
household
came
with
Jacob.
Reuben,
Simeon,
Levi,
and
Judah;
Issachar,
Zebulun,
and
Benjamin;
Dan
and
Naphtali,
Gad
and
Asher.
And
all
the
souls
that
came
out
of
the
loins
of
Jacob
were
seventy
souls:
and
Joseph
was
in
Egypt
already.
And
Joseph
died,
and
all
his
brethren,
and
all
that
generation.
And
the
children
of
Israel
were
fruitful,
and
increased
abundantly,
and
multiplied,
and
waxed
exceeding
mighty;
and
the
land
was
filled
with
them.
Now
there
arose
a
new
king
over
Egypt,
which
knew
not
Joseph.
And
he
said
unto
his
people,
Behold,
the
people
of
the
children
of
Israel
are
more
and
mightier
than
we:
come,
let
us
deal
wisely
with
them;
lest
they
multiply,
and
it
come
to
pass,
that,
when
there
falleth
out
any
war,
they
also
join
themselves
unto
our
enemies,
and
fight
against
us,
and
get
them
up
out
of
the
land.
Therefore
they
did
set
over
them
taskmasters
to
afflict
them
with
their
burdens.
And
they
built
for
Pharaoh
store
cities,
Pithom
and
Raamses.
But
the
more
they
afflicted
them,
the
more
they
multiplied
and
the
more
they
spread
abroad.
And
they
were
grieved
because
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
Egyptians
made
the
children
of
Israel
to
serve
with
rigour:
and
they
made
their
lives
bitter
with
hard
service,
in
mortar
and
in
brick,
and
in
all
manner
of
service
in
the
field,
all
their
service,
wherein
they
made
them
serve
with
rigour.
And
the
king
of
Egypt
spake
to
the
Hebrew
midwives,
of
which
the
name
of
the
one
was
Shiphrah,
and
the
name
of
the
other
Puah:
and
he
said,
When
ye
do
the
office
of
a
midwife
to
the
Hebrew
women,
and
see
them
upon
the
birthstool;
if
it
be
a
son,
then
ye
shall
kill
him;
but
if
it
be
a
daughter,
then
she
shall
live.
But
the
midwives
feared
God,
and
did
not
as
the
king
of
Egypt
commanded
them,
but
saved
the
men
children
alive.
And
the
king
of
Egypt
called
for
the
midwives,
and
said
unto
them,
Why
have
ye
done
this
thing,
and
have
saved
the
men
children
alive?
And
the
midwives
said
unto
Pharaoh,
Because
the
Hebrew
women
are
not
as
the
Egyptian
women;
for
they
are
lively,
and
are
delivered
ere
the
midwife
come
unto
them.
And
God
dealt
well
with
the
midwives:
and
the
people
multiplied,
and
waxed
very
mighty.
And
it
came
to
pass,
because
the
midwives
feared
God,
that
he
made
them
houses.
And
Pharaoh
charged
all
his
people,
saying,
Every
son
that
is
born
ye
shall
cast
into
the
river,
and
every
daughter
ye
shall
save
alive.
And
there
went
a
man
of
the
house
of
Levi,
and
took
to
wife
a
daughter
of
Levi.
And
the
woman
conceived,
and
bare
a
son:
and
when
she
saw
him
that
he
was
a
goodly
child,
she
hid
him
three
months.
And
when
she
could
not
longer
hide
him,
she
took
for
him
an
ark
of
bulrushes,
and
daubed
it
with
slime
and
with
pitch;
and
she
put
the
child
therein,
and
laid
it
in
the
flags
by
the
river’s
brink.
And
his
sister
stood
afar
off,
to
know
what
would
be
done
to
him.
And
the
daughter
of
Pharaoh
came
down
to
bathe
at
the
river;
and
her
maidens
walked
along
by
the
river
side;
and
she
saw
the
ark
among
the
flags,
and
sent
her
handmaid
to
fetch
it.
And
she
opened
it,
and
saw
the
child:
and,
behold,
the
babe
wept.
And
she
had
compassion
on
him,
and
said,
This
is
one
of
the
Hebrews’
children.
Then
said
his
sister
to
Pharaoh’s
daughter,
Shall
I
go
and
call
thee
a
nurse
of
the
Hebrew
women,
that
she
may
nurse
the
child
for
thee?
And
Pharaoh’s
daughter
said
to
her,
Go.
And
the
maid
went
and
called
the
child’s
mother.
And
Pharaoh’s
daughter
said
unto
her,
Take
this
child
away,
and
nurse
it
for
me,
and
I
will
give
thee
thy
wages.
And
the
woman
took
the
child,
and
nursed
it.
And
the
child
grew,
and
she
brought
him
unto
Pharaoh’s
daughter,
and
he
became
her
son.
And
she
called
his
name
Moses,
and
said,
Because
I
drew
him
out
of
the
water.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
those
days,
when
Moses
was
grown
up,
that
he
went
out
unto
his
brethren,
and
looked
on
their
burdens:
and
he
saw
an
Egyptian
smiting
an
Hebrew,
one
of
his
brethren.
And
he
looked
this
way
and
that
way,
and
when
he
saw
that
there
was
no
man,
he
smote
the
Egyptian,
and
hid
him
in
the
sand.
And
he
went
out
the
second
day,
and,
behold,
two
men
of
the
Hebrews
strove
together:
and
he
said
to
him
that
did
the
wrong,
Wherefore
smitest
thou
thy
fellow?
And
he
said,
Who
made
thee
a
prince
and
a
judge
over
us?
thinkest
thou
to
kill
me,
as
thou
killedst
the
Egyptian?
And
Moses
feared,
and
said,
Surely
the
thing
is
known.
Now
when
Pharaoh
heard
this
thing,
he
sought
to
slay
Moses.
But
Moses
fled
from
the
face
of
Pharaoh,
and
dwelt
in
the
land
of
Midian:
and
he
sat
down
by
a
well.
Now
the
priest
of
Midian
had
seven
daughters:
and
they
came
and
drew
water,
and
filled
the
troughs
to
water
their
father’s
flock.
And
the
shepherds
came
and
drove
them
away:
but
Moses
stood
up
and
helped
them,
and
watered
their
flock.
And
when
they
came
to
Reuel
their
father,
he
said,
How
is
it
that
ye
are
come
so
soon
today?
And
they
said,
An
Egyptian
delivered
us
out
of
the
hand
of
the
shepherds,
and
moreover
he
drew
water
for
us,
and
watered
the
flock.
And
he
said
unto
his
daughters,
And
where
is
he?
why
is
it
that
ye
have
left
the
man?
call
him,
that
he
may
eat
bread.
And
Moses
was
content
to
dwell
with
the
man:
and
he
gave
Moses
Zipporah
his
daughter.
And
she
bare
a
son,
and
he
called
his
name
Gershom:
for
he
said,
I
have
been
a
sojourner
in
a
strange
land.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
course
of
those
many
days,
that
the
king
of
Egypt
died:
and
the
children
of
Israel
sighed
by
reason
of
the
bondage,
and
they
cried,
and
their
cry
came
up
unto
God
by
reason
of
the
bondage.
And
God
heard
their
groaning,
and
God
remembered
his
covenant
with
Abraham,
with
Isaac,
and
with
Jacob.
And
God
saw
the
children
of
Israel,
and
God
took
knowledge
of
them.
Now
Moses
was
keeping
the
flock
of
Jethro
his
father
in
law,
the
priest
of
Midian:
and
he
led
the
flock
to
the
back
of
the
wilderness,
and
came
to
the
mountain
of
God,
unto
Horeb.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
appeared
unto
him
in
a
flame
of
fire
out
of
the
midst
of
a
bush:
and
he
looked,
and,
behold,
the
bush
burned
with
fire,
and
the
bush
was
not
consumed.
And
Moses
said,
I
will
turn
aside
now,
and
see
this
great
sight,
why
the
bush
is
not
burnt.
And
when
the
LORD
saw
that
he
turned
aside
to
see,
God
called
unto
him
out
of
the
midst
of
the
bush,
and
said,
Moses,
Moses.
And
he
said,
Here
am
I.
And
he
said,
Draw
not
nigh
hither:
put
off
thy
shoes
from
off
thy
feet,
for
the
place
whereon
thou
standest
is
holy
ground.
Moreover
he
said,
I
am
the
God
of
thy
father,
the
God
of
Abraham,
the
God
of
Isaac,
and
the
God
of
Jacob.
And
Moses
hid
his
face;
for
he
was
afraid
to
look
upon
God.
And
the
LORD
said,
I
have
surely
seen
the
affliction
of
my
people
which
are
in
Egypt,
and
have
heard
their
cry
by
reason
of
their
taskmasters;
for
I
know
their
sorrows;
and
I
am
come
down
to
deliver
them
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Egyptians,
and
to
bring
them
up
out
of
that
land
unto
a
good
land
and
a
large,
unto
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey;
unto
the
place
of
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite.
And
now,
behold,
the
cry
of
the
children
of
Israel
is
come
unto
me:
moreover
I
have
seen
the
oppression
wherewith
the
Egyptians
oppress
them.
Come
now
therefore,
and
I
will
send
thee
unto
Pharaoh,
that
thou
mayest
bring
forth
my
people
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
Egypt.
And
Moses
said
unto
God,
Who
am
I,
that
I
should
go
unto
Pharaoh,
and
that
I
should
bring
forth
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
Egypt?
And
he
said,
Certainly
I
will
be
with
thee;
and
this
shall
be
the
token
unto
thee,
that
I
have
sent
thee:
when
thou
hast
brought
forth
the
people
out
of
Egypt,
ye
shall
serve
God
upon
this
mountain.
And
Moses
said
unto
God,
Behold,
when
I
come
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
shall
say
unto
them,
The
God
of
your
fathers
hath
sent
me
unto
you;
and
they
shall
say
to
me,
What
is
his
name?
what
shall
I
say
unto
them?
And
God
said
unto
Moses,
I
AM
THAT
I
AM:
and
he
said,
Thus shalt
thou
say
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
I
AM
hath
sent
me
unto
you.
And
God
said
moreover
unto
Moses,
Thus shalt
thou
say
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
The
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers,
the
God
of
Abraham,
the
God
of
Isaac,
and
the
God
of
Jacob,
hath
sent
me
unto
you:
this
is
my
name
for
ever,
and
this
is
my
memorial
unto
all
generations.
Go,
and
gather
the
elders
of
Israel
together,
and
say
unto
them,
The
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers,
the
God
of
Abraham,
of
Isaac,
and
of
Jacob,
hath
appeared
unto
me,
saying,
I
have
surely
visited
you,
and
seen
that
which
is
done
to
you
in
Egypt:
and
I
have
said,
I
will
bring
you
up
out
of
the
affliction
of
Egypt
unto
the
land
of
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite,
unto
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey.
And
they
shall
hearken
to
thy
voice:
and
thou shalt
come,
thou
and
the
elders
of
Israel,
unto
the
king
of
Egypt,
and
ye
shall
say
unto
him,
The
LORD,
the
God
of
the
Hebrews,
hath
met
with
us:
and
now
let
us
go,
we
pray
thee,
three
days’
journey
into
the
wilderness,
that
we
may
sacrifice
to
the
LORD
our
God.
And
I
know
that
the
king
of
Egypt
will
not
give
you
leave
to
go,
no,
not
by
a
mighty
hand.
And
I
will
put
forth
my
hand,
and
smite
Egypt
with
all
my
wonders
which
I
will
do
in
the
midst
thereof:
and
after
that
he
will
let
you
go.
And
I
will
give
this
people
favour
in
the
sight
of
the
Egyptians:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that,
when
ye
go,
ye
shall
not
go
empty:
but
every
woman
shall
ask
of
her
neighbour,
and
of
her
that
sojourneth
in
her
house,
jewels
of
silver,
and
jewels
of
gold,
and
raiment:
and
ye
shall
put
them
upon
your
sons,
and
upon
your
daughters;
and
ye
shall
spoil
the
Egyptians.
And
Moses
answered
and
said,
But,
behold,
they
will
not
believe
me,
nor
hearken
unto
my
voice:
for
they
will
say,
The
LORD
hath
not
appeared
unto
thee.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
What
is
that
in
thine
hand?
And
he
said,
A
rod.
And
he
said,
Cast
it
on
the
ground.
And
he
cast
it
on
the
ground,
and
it
became
a
serpent;
and
Moses
fled
from
before
it.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Put
forth
thine
hand,
and
take
it
by
the
tail: (and
he
put
forth
his
hand,
and
laid
hold
of
it,
and
it
became
a
rod
in
his
hand:)
that
they
may
believe
that
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
the
God
of
Abraham,
the
God
of
Isaac,
and
the
God
of
Jacob,
hath
appeared
unto
thee.
And
the
LORD
said
furthermore
unto
him,
Put
now
thine
hand
into
thy
bosom.
And
he
put
his
hand
into
his
bosom:
and
when
he
took
it
out,
behold,
his
hand
was
leprous,
as
white
as
snow.
And
he
said,
Put
thine
hand
into
thy
bosom
again. (And
he
put
his
hand
into
his
bosom
again;
and
when
he
took
it
out
of
his
bosom,
behold,
it
was
turned
again
as
his
other
flesh.)
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
they
will
not
believe
thee,
neither
hearken
to
the
voice
of
the
first
sign,
that
they
will
believe
the
voice
of
the
latter
sign.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
they
will
not
believe
even
these
two
signs,
neither
hearken
unto
thy
voice,
that
thou shalt
take
of
the
water
of
the
river,
and
pour
it
upon
the
dry
land:
and
the
water
which
thou
takest
out
of
the
river
shall
become
blood
upon
the
dry
land.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
LORD,
Oh
Lord,
I
am
not
eloquent,
neither
heretofore,
nor
since
thou
hast
spoken
unto
thy
servant:
for
I
am
slow
of
speech,
and
of
a
slow
tongue.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Who
hath
made
man’s
mouth?
or
who
maketh
a
man
dumb,
or
deaf,
or
seeing,
or
blind?
is
it
not
I
the
LORD?
Now
therefore
go,
and
I
will
be
with
thy
mouth,
and
teach
thee
what
thou shalt
speak.
And
he
said,
Oh
Lord,
send,
I
pray
thee,
by
the
hand
of
him
whom
thou
wilt
send.
And
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Moses,
and
he
said,
Is
there
not
Aaron
thy
brother
the
Levite?
I
know
that
he
can
speak
well.
And
also,
behold,
he
cometh
forth
to
meet
thee:
and
when
he
seeth
thee,
he
will
be
glad
in
his
heart.
And
thou shalt
speak
unto
him,
and
put
the
words
in
his
mouth:
and
I
will
be
with
thy
mouth,
and
with
his
mouth,
and
will
teach
you
what
ye
shall
do.
And
he
shall
be
thy
spokesman
unto
the
people:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
he
shall
be
to
thee
a
mouth,
and
thou shalt
be
to
him
as
God.
And
thou shalt
take
in
thine
hand
this
rod,
wherewith
thou shalt
do
the
signs.
And
Moses
went
and
returned
to
Jethro
his
father
in
law,
and
said
unto
him,
Let
me
go,
I
pray
thee,
and
return
unto
my
brethren
which
are
in
Egypt,
and
see
whether
they
be
yet
alive.
And
Jethro
said
to
Moses,
Go
in
peace.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses
in
Midian,
Go,
return
into
Egypt:
for
all
the
men
are
dead
which
sought
thy
life.
And
Moses
took
his
wife
and
his
sons,
and
set
them
upon
an
ass,
and
he
returned
to
the
land
of
Egypt:
and
Moses
took
the
rod
of
God
in
his
hand.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
When
thou
goest
back
into
Egypt,
see
that
thou
do
before
Pharaoh
all
the
wonders
which
I
have
put
in
thine
hand:
but
I
will
harden
his
heart,
and
he
will
not
let
the
people
go.
And
thou shalt
say
unto
Pharaoh,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Israel
is
my
son,
my
firstborn:
and
I
have
said
unto
thee,
Let
my
son
go,
that
he
may
serve
me;
and
thou
hast
refused
to
let
him
go:
behold,
I
will
slay
thy
son,
thy
firstborn.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
way
at
the
lodging
place,
that
the
LORD
met
him,
and
sought
to
kill
him.
Then
Zipporah
took
a
flint,
and
cut
off
the
foreskin
of
her
son,
and
cast
it
at
his
feet;
and
she
said,
Surely
a
bridegroom
of
blood
art
thou
to
me.
So
he
let
him
alone.
Then
she
said,
A
bridegroom
of
blood
art
thou,
because
of
the
circumcision.
And
the
LORD
said
to
Aaron,
Go
into
the
wilderness
to
meet
Moses.
And
he
went,
and
met
him
in
the
mountain
of
God,
and
kissed
him.
And
Moses
told
Aaron
all
the
words
of
the
LORD
wherewith
he
had
sent
him,
and
all
the
signs
wherewith
he
had
charged
him.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
went
and
gathered
together
all
the
elders
of
the
children
of
Israel:
and
Aaron
spake
all
the
words
which
the
LORD
had
spoken
unto
Moses,
and
did
the
signs
in
the
sight
of
the
people.
And
the
people
believed:
and
when
they
heard
that
the
LORD
had
visited
the
children
of
Israel,
and
that
he
had
seen
their
affliction,
then
they
bowed
their
heads
and
worshipped.
And
afterward
Moses
and
Aaron
came,
and
said
unto
Pharaoh,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Let
my
people
go,
that
they
may
hold
a
feast
unto
me
in
the
wilderness.
And
Pharaoh
said,
Who
is
the
LORD,
that
I
should
hearken
unto
his
voice
to
let
Israel
go?
I
know
not
the
LORD,
and
moreover
I
will
not
let
Israel
go.
And
they
said,
The
God
of
the
Hebrews
hath
met
with
us:
let
us
go,
we
pray
thee,
three
days’
journey
into
the
wilderness,
and
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD
our
God;
lest
he
fall
upon
us
with
pestilence,
or
with
the
sword.
And
the
king
of
Egypt
said
unto
them,
Wherefore
do
ye,
Moses
and
Aaron,
loose
the
people
from
their
works?
get
you
unto
your
burdens.
And
Pharaoh
said,
Behold,
the
people
of
the
land
are
now
many,
and
ye
make
them
rest
from
their
burdens.
And
the
same
day
Pharaoh
commanded
the
taskmasters
of
the
people,
and
their
officers,
saying,
Ye
shall
no
more
give
the
people
straw
to
make
brick,
as
heretofore:
let
them
go
and
gather
straw
for
themselves.
And
the
tale
of
the
bricks,
which
they
did
make
heretofore,
ye
shall
lay
upon
them;
ye
shall
not
diminish aught
thereof:
for
they
be
idle;
therefore
they
cry,
saying,
Let
us
go
and
sacrifice
to
our
God.
Let
heavier
work
be
laid
upon
the
men,
that
they
may
labour
therein;
and
let
them
not
regard
lying
words.
And
the
taskmasters
of
the
people
went
out,
and
their
officers,
and
they
spake
to
the
people,
saying,
Thus
saith
Pharaoh,
I
will
not
give
you
straw.
Go
yourselves,
get
you
straw
where
ye
can
find
it:
for
nought
of
your
work
shall
be
diminished.
So
the
people
were
scattered
abroad
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt
to
gather
stubble
for
straw.
And
the
taskmasters
were
urgent,
saying,
Fulfill
your
works,
your
daily
tasks,
as
when
there
was
straw.
And
the
officers
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
Pharaoh’s
taskmasters
had
set
over
them,
were
beaten,
and
demanded,
Wherefore
have
ye
not
fulfilled
your
task
both
yesterday
and
today,
in
making
brick
as
heretofore?
Then
the
officers
of
the
children
of
Israel
came
and
cried
unto
Pharaoh,
saying,
Wherefore
dealest
thou
thus
with
thy
servants?
There
is
no
straw
given
unto
thy
servants,
and
they
say
to
us,
Make
brick:
and,
behold,
thy
servants
are
beaten;
but
the
fault
is
in
thine
own
people.
But
he
said,
Ye
are
idle,
ye
are
idle:
therefore
ye
say,
Let
us
go
and
sacrifice
to
the
LORD.
Go
therefore
now,
and
work;
for
there
shall
no
straw
be
given
you,
yet
shall
ye
deliver
the
tale
of
bricks.
And
the
officers
of
the
children
of
Israel
did
see
that
they
were
in
evil
case,
when
it
was
said,
Ye
shall
not
minish aught
from
your
bricks,
your
daily
tasks.
And
they
met
Moses
and
Aaron,
who
stood
in
the
way,
as
they
came
forth
from
Pharaoh:
and
they
said
unto
them,
The
LORD
look
upon
you,
and
judge;
because
ye
have
made
our
savour
to
be
abhorred
in
the
eyes
of
Pharaoh,
and
in
the
eyes
of
his
servants,
to
put
a
sword
in
their
hand
to
slay
us.
And
Moses
returned
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
Lord,
wherefore
hast
thou
evil
entreated
this
people?
why
is
it
that
thou
hast
sent
me?
For
since
I
came
to
Pharaoh
to
speak
in
thy
name,
he
hath
evil
entreated
this
people;
neither
hast
thou
delivered
thy
people
at
all.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Now shalt
thou
see
what
I
will
do
to
Pharaoh:
for
by
a
strong
hand
shall
he
let
them
go,
and
by
a
strong
hand
shall
he
drive
them
out
of
his
land.
And
God
spake
unto
Moses,
and
said
unto
him,
I
am
JEHOVAH:
and
I
appeared
unto
Abraham,
unto
Isaac,
and
unto
Jacob,
as
God
Almighty,
but
by
my
name
JEHOVAH
I
was
not
known
to
them.
And
I
have
also
established
my
covenant
with
them,
to
give
them
the
land
of
Canaan,
the
land
of
their
sojournings,
wherein
they
sojourned.
And
moreover
I
have
heard
the
groaning
of
the
children
of
Israel,
whom
the
Egyptians
keep
in
bondage;
and
I
have
remembered
my
covenant.
Wherefore
say
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
I
am
Jehovah,
and
I
will
bring
you
out
from
under
the
burdens
of
the
Egyptians,
and
I
will
rid
you
out
of
their
bondage,
and
I
will
redeem
you
with
a
stretched
out
arm,
and
with
great
judgments:
and
I
will
take
you
to
me
for
a
people,
and
I
will
be
to
you
a
God:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
Jehovah
your
God,
which
bringeth
you
out
from
under
the
burdens
of
the
Egyptians.
And
I
will
bring
you
in
unto
the
land
concerning
which
I
lifted
up
my
hand
to
give
it
to
Abraham,
to
Isaac,
and
to
Jacob;
and
I
will
give
it
you
for
an
heritage:
I
am
Jehovah.
And
Moses
spake
so
unto
the
children
of
Israel:
but
they
hearkened
not
unto
Moses
for
anguish
of
spirit,
and
for
cruel
bondage.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Go
in,
speak
unto
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
that
he
let
the
children
of
Israel
go
out
of
his
land.
And
Moses
spake
before
the
LORD,
saying,
Behold,
the
children
of
Israel
have
not
hearkened
unto
me;
how
then
shall
Pharaoh
hear
me,
who
am
of
uncircumcised
lips?
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
and
gave
them
a
charge
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
unto
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
to
bring
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
These
are
the
heads
of
their
fathers’
houses:
the
sons
of
Reuben
the
firstborn
of
Israel;
Hanoch,
and
Pallu,
Hezron,
and
Carmi:
these
are
the
families
of
Reuben.
And
the
sons
of
Simeon;
Jemuel,
and
Jamin,
and
Ohad,
and
Jachin,
and
Zohar,
and
Shaul
the
son
of
a
Canaanitish
woman:
these
are
the
families
of
Simeon.
And
these
are
the
names
of
the
sons
of
Levi
according
to
their
generations;
Gershon,
and
Kohath,
and
Merari:
and
the
years
of
the
life
of
Levi
were
an
hundred
thirty
and
seven
years.
The
sons
of
Gershon;
Libni
and
Shimei,
according
to
their
families.
And
the
sons
of
Kohath;
Amram,
and
Izhar,
and
Hebron,
and
Uzziel:
and
the
years
of
the
life
of
Kohath
were
an
hundred
thirty
and
three
years.
And
the
sons
of
Merari;
Mahli
and
Mushi.
These
are
the
families
of
the
Levites
according
to
their
generations.
And
Amram
took
him
Jochebed
his
father’s
sister
to
wife;
and
she
bare
him
Aaron
and
Moses:
and
the
years
of
the
life
of
Amram
were
an
hundred
and
thirty
and
seven
years.
And
the
sons
of
Izhar;
Korah,
and
Nepheg,
and
Zichri.
And
the
sons
of
Uzziel;
Mishael,
and
Elzaphan,
and
Sithri.
And
Aaron
took
him
Elisheba,
the
daughter
of
Amminadab,
the
sister
of
Nahshon,
to
wife;
and
she
bare
him
Nadab
and
Abihu,
Eleazar
and
Ithamar.
And
the
sons
of
Korah;
Assir,
and
Elkanah,
and
Abiasaph;
these
are
the
families
of
the
Korahites.
And
Eleazar
Aaron’s
son
took
him
one
of
the
daughters
of
Putiel
to
wife;
and
she
bare
him
Phinehas.
These
are
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
Levites
according
to
their
families.
These
are
that
Aaron
and
Moses,
to
whom
the
LORD
said,
Bring
out
the
children
of
Israel
from
the
land
of
Egypt
according
to
their
hosts.
These
are
they
which
spake
to
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
to
bring
out
the
children
of
Israel
from
Egypt:
these
are
that
Moses
and
Aaron.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
day
when
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
that
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
I
am
the
LORD:
speak
thou
unto
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt
all
that
I
speak
unto
thee.
And
Moses
said
before
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
am
of
uncircumcised
lips,
and
how
shall
Pharaoh
hearken
unto
me?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
See,
I
have
made
thee
a
god
to
Pharaoh:
and
Aaron
thy
brother
shall
be
thy
prophet.
Thou shalt
speak
all
that
I
command
thee:
and
Aaron
thy
brother
shall
speak
unto
Pharaoh,
that
he
let
the
children
of
Israel
go
out
of
his
land.
And
I
will
harden
Pharaoh’s
heart,
and
multiply
my
signs
and
my
wonders
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
But
Pharaoh
will
not
hearken
unto
you,
and
I
will
lay
my
hand
upon
Egypt,
and
bring
forth
my
hosts,
my
people
the
children
of
Israel,
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
by
great
judgments.
And
the
Egyptians
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
stretch
forth
mine
hand
upon
Egypt,
and
bring
out
the
children
of
Israel
from
among
them.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
did
so;
as
the
LORD
commanded
them,
so
did
they.
And
Moses
was
fourscore
years
old,
and
Aaron
fourscore
and
three
years
old,
when
they
spake
unto
Pharaoh.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
When
Pharaoh
shall
speak
unto
you,
saying,
Shew
a
wonder
for
you:
then
thou shalt
say
unto
Aaron,
Take
thy
rod,
and
cast
it
down
before
Pharaoh,
that
it
become
a
serpent.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
went
in
unto
Pharaoh,
and
they
did
so,
as
the
LORD
had
commanded:
and
Aaron
cast
down
his
rod
before
Pharaoh
and
before
his
servants,
and
it
became
a
serpent.
Then
Pharaoh
also
called
for
the
wise
men
and
the
sorcerers:
and
they
also,
the
magicians
of
Egypt,
did
in
like
manner
with
their
enchantments.
For
they
cast
down
every
man
his
rod,
and
they
became
serpents:
but
Aaron’s
rod
swallowed
up
their
rods.
And
Pharaoh’s
heart
was
hardened,
and
he
hearkened
not
unto
them;
as
the
LORD
had
spoken.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Pharaoh’s
heart
is
stubborn,
he
refuseth
to
let
the
people
go.
Get
thee
unto
Pharaoh
in
the
morning;
lo,
he
goeth
out
unto
the
water;
and
thou shalt
stand
by
the
river’s
brink
to
meet
him;
and
the
rod
which
was
turned
to
a
serpent shalt
thou
take
in
thine
hand.
And
thou shalt
say
unto
him,
The
LORD,
the
God
of
the
Hebrews,
hath
sent
me
unto
thee,
saying,
Let
my
people
go,
that
they
may
serve
me
in
the
wilderness:
and,
behold,
hitherto
thou
hast
not
hearkened.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
In
this
thou shalt
know
that
I
am
the
LORD:
behold,
I
will
smite
with
the
rod
that
is
in
mine
hand
upon
the
waters
which
are
in
the
river,
and
they
shall
be
turned
to
blood.
And
the
fish
that
is
in
the
river
shall
die,
and
the
river
shall
stink;
and
the
Egyptians
shall
loathe
to
drink
water
from
the
river.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Say
unto
Aaron,
Take
thy
rod,
and
stretch
out
thine
hand
over
the
waters
of
Egypt,
over
their
rivers,
over
their
streams,
and
over
their
pools,
and
over
all
their
ponds
of
water,
that
they
may
become
blood;
and
there
shall
be
blood
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt,
both
in
vessels
of
wood
and
in
vessels
of
stone.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
did
so,
as
the
LORD
commanded;
and
he
lifted
up
the
rod,
and
smote
the
waters
that
were
in
the
river,
in
the
sight
of
Pharaoh,
and
in
the
sight
of
his
servants;
and
all
the
waters
that
were
in
the
river
were
turned
to
blood.
And
the
fish
that
was
in
the
river
died;
and
the
river
stank,
and
the
Egyptians
could
not
drink
water
from
the
river;
and
the
blood
was
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
the
magicians
of
Egypt
did
in
like
manner
with
their
enchantments:
and
Pharaoh’s
heart
was
hardened,
and
he
hearkened
not
unto
them;
as
the
LORD
had
spoken.
And
Pharaoh
turned
and
went
into
his
house,
neither
did
he
lay
even
this
to
heart.
And
all
the
Egyptians
digged
round
about
the
river
for
water
to
drink;
for
they
could
not
drink
of
the
water
of
the
river.
And
seven
days
were
fulfilled,
after
that
the
LORD
had
smitten
the
river.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
Go
in
unto
Pharaoh,
and
say
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Let
my
people
go,
that
they
may
serve
me.
And
if
thou
refuse
to
let
them
go,
behold,
I
will
smite
all
thy
borders
with
frogs:
and
the
river
shall
swarm
with
frogs,
which
shall
go
up
and
come
into
thine
house,
and
into
thy
bedchamber,
and
upon
thy
bed,
and
into
the
house
of
thy
servants,
and
upon
thy
people,
and
into
thine
ovens,
and
into
thy
kneadingtroughs:
and
the
frogs
shall
come
up
both
upon
thee,
and
upon
thy
people,
and
upon
all
thy
servants.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Say
unto
Aaron,
Stretch
forth
thine
hand
with
thy
rod
over
the
rivers,
over
the
streams,
and
over
the
pools,
and
cause
frogs
to
come
up
upon
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Aaron
stretched
out
his
hand
over
the
waters
of
Egypt;
and
the
frogs
came
up,
and
covered
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
the
magicians
did
in
like
manner
with
their
enchantments,
and
brought
up
frogs
upon
the
land
of
Egypt.
Then
Pharaoh
called
for
Moses
and
Aaron,
and
said,
Entreat
the
LORD,
that
he
take
away
the
frogs
from
me,
and
from
my
people;
and
I
will
let
the
people
go,
that
they
may
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD.
And
Moses
said
unto
Pharaoh,
Have
thou
this
glory
over
me:
against
what
time
shall
I
entreat
for
thee,
and
for
thy
servants,
and
for
thy
people,
that
the
frogs
be
destroyed
from
thee
and
thy
houses,
and
remain
in
the
river
only?
And
he
said,
Against
tomorrow.
And
he
said,
Be
it
according
to
thy
word:
that
thou
mayest
know
that
there
is
none
like
unto
the
LORD
our
God.
And
the
frogs
shall
depart
from
thee,
and
from
thy
houses,
and
from
thy
servants,
and
from
thy
people;
they
shall
remain
in
the
river
only.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
went
out
from
Pharaoh:
and
Moses
cried
unto
the
LORD
concerning
the
frogs
which
he
had
brought
upon
Pharaoh.
And
the
LORD
did
according
to
the
word
of
Moses;
and
the
frogs
died
out
of
the
houses,
out
of
the
courts,
and
out
of
the
fields.
And
they
gathered
them
together
in
heaps:
and
the
land
stank.
But
when
Pharaoh
saw
that
there
was
respite,
he
hardened
his
heart,
and
hearkened
not
unto
them;
as
the
LORD
had
spoken.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Say
unto
Aaron,
Stretch
out
thy
rod,
and
smite
the
dust
of
the
earth,
that
it
may
become
lice
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
they
did
so;
and
Aaron
stretched
out
his
hand
with
his
rod,
and
smote
the
dust
of
the
earth,
and
there
were
lice
upon
man,
and
upon
beast;
all
the
dust
of
the
earth
became
lice
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
the
magicians
did
so
with
their
enchantments
to
bring
forth
lice,
but
they
could
not:
and
there
were
lice
upon
man,
and
upon
beast.
Then
the
magicians
said
unto
Pharaoh,
This
is
the
finger
of
God:
and
Pharaoh’s
heart
was
hardened,
and
he
hearkened
not
unto
them;
as
the
LORD
had
spoken.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Rise
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
stand
before
Pharaoh;
lo,
he
cometh
forth
to
the
water;
and
say
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Let
my
people
go,
that
they
may
serve
me.
Else,
if
thou
wilt
not
let
my
people
go,
behold,
I
will
send
swarms
of
flies
upon
thee,
and
upon
thy
servants,
and
upon
thy
people,
and
into
thy
houses:
and
the
houses
of
the
Egyptians
shall
be
full
of
swarms
of
flies,
and
also
the
ground
whereon
they
are.
And
I
will
sever
in
that
day
the
land
of
Goshen,
in
which
my
people
dwell,
that
no
swarms
of
flies
shall
be
there;
to
the
end
thou
mayest
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
in
the
midst
of
the
earth.
And
I
will
put
a
division
between
my
people
and
thy
people:
by
tomorrow
shall
this
sign
be.
And
the
LORD
did
so;
and
there
came
grievous
swarms
of
flies
into
the
house
of
Pharaoh,
and
into
his
servants’
houses:
and
in
all
the
land
of
Egypt
the
land
was
corrupted
by
reason
of
the
swarms
of
flies.
And
Pharaoh
called
for
Moses
and
for
Aaron,
and
said,
Go
ye,
sacrifice
to
your
God
in
the
land.
And
Moses
said,
It
is
not
meet
so
to
do;
for
we
shall
sacrifice
the
abomination
of
the
Egyptians
to
the
LORD
our
God:
lo,
shall
we
sacrifice
the
abomination
of
the
Egyptians
before
their
eyes,
and
will
they
not
stone
us?
We
will
go
three
days’
journey
into
the
wilderness,
and
sacrifice
to
the
LORD
our
God,
as
he
shall
command
us.
And
Pharaoh
said,
I
will
let
you
go,
that
ye
may
sacrifice
to
the
LORD
your
God
in
the
wilderness;
only
ye
shall
not
go
very
far
away:
entreat
for
me.
And
Moses
said,
Behold,
I
go
out
from
thee,
and
I
will
entreat
the
LORD
that
the
swarms
of
flies
may
depart
from
Pharaoh,
from
his
servants,
and
from
his
people,
tomorrow:
only
let
not
Pharaoh
deal
deceitfully
any
more
in
not
letting
the
people
go
to
sacrifice
to
the
LORD.
And
Moses
went
out
from
Pharaoh,
and
entreated
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
did
according
to
the
word
of
Moses;
and
he
removed
the
swarms
of
flies
from
Pharaoh,
from
his
servants,
and
from
his
people;
there
remained
not
one.
And
Pharaoh
hardened
his
heart
this
time
also,
and
he
did
not
let
the
people
go.
Then
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Go
in
unto
Pharaoh,
and
tell
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
the
Hebrews,
Let
my
people
go,
that
they
may
serve
me.
For
if
thou
refuse
to
let
them
go,
and
wilt
hold
them
still,
behold,
the
hand
of
the
LORD
is
upon
thy
cattle
which
is
in
the
field,
upon
the
horses,
upon
the
asses,
upon
the
camels,
upon
the
herds,
and
upon
the
flocks:
there
shall
be
a
very
grievous
murrain.
And
the
LORD
shall
sever
between
the
cattle
of
Israel
and
the
cattle
of
Egypt:
and
there
shall
nothing
die
of
all
that belongeth
to
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
LORD
appointed
a
set
time,
saying,
Tomorrow
the
LORD
shall
do
this
thing
in
the
land.
And
the
LORD
did
that
thing
on
the
morrow,
and
all
the
cattle
of
Egypt
died:
but
of
the
cattle
of
the
children
of
Israel
died
not
one.
And
Pharaoh
sent,
and,
behold,
there
was
not
so
much
as
one
of
the
cattle
of
the
Israelites
dead.
But
the
heart
of
Pharaoh
was
stubborn,
and
he
did
not
let
the
people
go.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
Take
to
you
handfuls
of
ashes
of
the
furnace,
and
let
Moses
sprinkle
it
toward
the
heaven
in
the
sight
of
Pharaoh.
And
it
shall
become
small
dust
over
all
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
shall
be
a
boil
breaking
forth
with
blains
upon
man
and
upon
beast,
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
they
took
ashes
of
the
furnace,
and
stood
before
Pharaoh;
and
Moses
sprinkled
it
up
toward
heaven;
and
it
became
a
boil
breaking
forth
with
blains
upon
man
and
upon
beast.
And
the
magicians
could
not
stand
before
Moses
because
of
the
boils;
for
the
boils
were
upon
the
magicians,
and
upon
all
the
Egyptians.
And
the
LORD
hardened
the
heart
of
Pharaoh,
and
he
hearkened
not
unto
them;
as
the
LORD
had
spoken
unto
Moses.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Rise
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
stand
before
Pharaoh,
and
say
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
the
Hebrews,
Let
my
people
go,
that
they
may
serve
me.
For
I
will
this
time
send
all
my
plagues
upon
thine
heart,
and
upon
thy
servants,
and
upon
thy
people;
that
thou
mayest
know
that
there
is
none
like
me
in
all
the
earth.
For
now
I
had
put
forth
my
hand,
and
smitten
thee
and
thy
people
with
pestilence,
and
thou hadst
been
cut
off
from
the
earth:
but
in
very
deed
for
this
cause
have
I
made
thee
to
stand,
for
to
shew
thee
my
power,
and
that
my
name
may
be
declared
throughout
all
the
earth.
As
yet
exaltest
thou
thyself
against
my
people,
that
thou
wilt
not
let
them
go?
Behold,
tomorrow
about
this
time
I
will
cause
it
to
rain
a
very
grievous
hail,
such
as
hath
not
been
in
Egypt
since
the
day
it
was
founded
even
until
now.
Now
therefore
send,
hasten
in
thy
cattle
and
all
that
thou
hast
in
the
field;
for
every
man
and
beast
which
shall
be
found
in
the
field,
and
shall
not
be
brought
home,
the
hail
shall
come
down
upon
them,
and
they
shall
die.
He
that
feared
the
word
of
the
LORD
among
the
servants
of
Pharaoh
made
his
servants
and
his
cattle
flee
into
the
houses:
and
he
that
regarded
not
the
word
of
the
LORD
left
his
servants
and
his
cattle
in
the
field.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Stretch
forth
thine
hand
toward
heaven,
that
there
may
be
hail
in
all
the
land
of
Egypt,
upon
man,
and
upon
beast,
and
upon
every
herb
of
the
field,
throughout
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Moses
stretched
forth
his
rod
toward
heaven:
and
the
LORD
sent
thunder
and
hail,
and
fire
ran
down
unto
the
earth;
and
the
LORD
rained
hail
upon
the
land
of
Egypt.
So
there
was
hail,
and
fire
mingled
with
the
hail,
very
grievous,
such
as
had
not
been
in
all
the
land
of
Egypt
since
it
became
a
nation.
And
the
hail
smote
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt
all
that
was
in
the
field,
both
man
and
beast;
and
the
hail
smote
every
herb
of
the
field,
and
brake
every
tree
of
the
field.
Only
in
the
land
of
Goshen,
where
the
children
of
Israel
were,
was
there
no
hail.
And
Pharaoh
sent,
and
called
for
Moses
and
Aaron,
and
said
unto
them,
I
have
sinned
this
time:
the
LORD
is
righteous,
and
I
and
my
people
are
wicked.
Entreat
the
LORD;
for
there
hath
been
enough
of
these
mighty
thunderings
and
hail;
and
I
will
let
you
go,
and
ye
shall
stay
no
longer.
And
Moses
said
unto
him,
As
soon
as
I
am
gone
out
of
the
city,
I
will
spread
abroad
my
hands
unto
the
LORD;
the
thunders
shall
cease,
neither
shall
there
be
any
more
hail;
that
thou
mayest
know
that
the
earth
is
the
LORD’S.
But
as
for
thee
and
thy
servants,
I
know
that
ye
will
not
yet
fear
the
LORD
God.
And
the
flax
and
the
barley
were
smitten:
for
the
barley
was
in
the
ear,
and
the
flax
was
bolled.
But
the
wheat
and
the
spelt
were
not
smitten:
for
they
were
not
grown
up.
And
Moses
went
out
of
the
city
from
Pharaoh,
and
spread
abroad
his
hands
unto
the
LORD:
and
the
thunders
and
hail
ceased,
and
the
rain
was
not
poured
upon
the
earth.
And
when
Pharaoh
saw
that
the
rain
and
the
hail
and
the
thunders
were
ceased,
he
sinned
yet
more,
and
hardened
his
heart,
he
and
his
servants.
And
the
heart
of
Pharaoh
was
hardened,
and
he
did
not
let
the
children
of
Israel
go;
as
the
LORD
had
spoken
by
Moses.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Go
in
unto
Pharaoh:
for
I
have
hardened
his
heart,
and
the
heart
of
his
servants,
that
I
might
shew
these
my
signs
in
the
midst
of
them:
and
that
thou
mayest
tell
in
the
ears
of
thy
son,
and
of
thy
son’s
son,
what
things
I
have
wrought
upon
Egypt,
and
my
signs
which
I
have
done
among
them;
that
ye
may
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
went
in
unto
Pharaoh,
and
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
the
Hebrews,
How
long
wilt
thou
refuse
to
humble
thyself
before
me?
let
my
people
go,
that
they
may
serve
me.
Else,
if
thou
refuse
to
let
my
people
go,
behold,
tomorrow
will
I
bring
locusts
into
thy
border:
and
they
shall
cover
the
face
of
the
earth,
that
one
shall
not
be
able
to
see
the
earth:
and
they
shall
eat
the
residue
of
that
which
is
escaped,
which
remaineth
unto
you
from
the
hail,
and
shall
eat
every
tree
which
groweth
for
you
out
of
the
field:
and
thy
houses
shall
be
filled,
and
the
houses
of
all
thy
servants,
and
the
houses
of
all
the
Egyptians;
as
neither
thy
fathers
nor
thy
fathers’
fathers
have
seen,
since
the
day
that
they
were
upon
the
earth
unto
this
day.
And
he
turned,
and
went
out
from
Pharaoh.
And
Pharaoh’s
servants
said
unto
him,
How
long
shall
this
man
be
a
snare
unto
us?
let
the
men
go,
that
they
may
serve
the
LORD
their
God:
knowest
thou
not
yet
that
Egypt
is
destroyed?
And
Moses
and
Aaron
were
brought
again
unto
Pharaoh:
and
he
said
unto
them,
Go,
serve
the
LORD
your
God;
but
who
are
they
that
shall
go?
And
Moses
said,
We
will
go
with
our
young
and
with
our
old,
with
our
sons
and
with
our
daughters,
with
our
flocks
and
with
our
herds
will
we
go;
for
we
must
hold
a
feast
unto
the
LORD.
And
he
said
unto
them,
So
be
the
LORD
with
you,
as
I
will
let
you
go,
and
your
little
ones:
look
to
it;
for
evil
is
before
you.
Not
so:
go
now
ye
that
are
men,
and
serve
the
LORD;
for
that
is
what
ye
desire.
And
they
were
driven
out
from
Pharaoh’s
presence.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Stretch
out
thine
hand
over
the
land
of
Egypt
for
the
locusts,
that
they
may
come
up
upon
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
eat
every
herb
of
the
land,
even
all
that
the
hail
hath
left.
And
Moses
stretched
forth
his
rod
over
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
the
LORD
brought
an
east
wind
upon
the
land
all
that
day,
and
all
the
night;
and
when
it
was
morning,
the
east
wind
brought
the
locusts.
And
the
locusts
went
up
over
all
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
rested
in
all
the
borders
of
Egypt;
very
grievous
were
they;
before
them
there
were
no
such
locusts
as
they,
neither
after
them
shall
be
such.
For
they
covered
the
face
of
the
whole
earth,
so
that
the
land
was
darkened;
and
they
did
eat
every
herb
of
the
land,
and
all
the
fruit
of
the
trees
which
the
hail
had
left:
and
there
remained
not
any
green
thing,
either
tree
or
herb
of
the
field,
through
all
the
land
of
Egypt.
Then
Pharaoh
called
for
Moses
and
Aaron
in
haste;
and
he
said,
I
have
sinned
against
the
LORD
your
God,
and
against
you.
Now
therefore
forgive,
I
pray
thee,
my
sin
only
this
once,
and
entreat
the
LORD
your
God,
that
he
may
take
away
from
me
this
death
only.
And
he
went
out
from
Pharaoh,
and
entreated
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
turned
an
exceeding
strong
west
wind,
which
took
up
the
locusts,
and
drove
them
into
the
Red
Sea;
there
remained
not
one
locust
in
all
the
border
of
Egypt.
But
the
LORD
hardened
Pharaoh’s
heart,
and
he
did
not
let
the
children
of
Israel
go.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Stretch
out
thine
hand
toward
heaven,
that
there
may
be
darkness
over
the
land
of
Egypt,
even
darkness
which
may
be
felt.
And
Moses
stretched
forth
his
hand
toward
heaven;
and
there
was
a
thick
darkness
in
all
the
land
of
Egypt
three
days;
they
saw
not
one
another,
neither
rose
any
from
his
place
for
three
days:
but
all
the
children
of
Israel
had
light
in
their
dwellings.
And
Pharaoh
called
unto
Moses,
and
said,
Go
ye,
serve
the
LORD;
only
let
your
flocks
and
your
herds
be
stayed:
let
your
little
ones
also
go
with
you.
And
Moses
said,
Thou
must
also
give
into
our
hand
sacrifices
and
burnt
offerings,
that
we
may
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD
our
God.
Our
cattle
also
shall
go
with
us;
there
shall
not
an
hoof
be
left
behind;
for
thereof
must
we
take
to
serve
the
LORD
our
God;
and
we
know
not
with
what
we
must
serve
the
LORD,
until
we
come
thither.
But
the
LORD
hardened
Pharaoh’s
heart,
and
he
would
not
let
them
go.
And
Pharaoh
said
unto
him,
Get
thee
from
me,
take
heed
to
thyself,
see
my
face
no
more;
for
in
the
day
thou
seest
my
face
thou shalt
die.
And
Moses
said,
Thou
hast
spoken
well;
I
will
see
thy
face
again
no
more.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Yet
one
plague
more
will
I
bring
upon
Pharaoh,
and
upon
Egypt;
afterwards
he
will
let
you
go
hence:
when
he
shall
let
you
go,
he
shall
surely
thrust
you
out
hence
altogether.
Speak
now
in
the
ears
of
the
people,
and
let
them
ask
every
man
of
his
neighbour,
and
every
woman
of
her
neighbour,
jewels
of
silver,
and
jewels
of
gold.
And
the
LORD
gave
the
people
favour
in
the
sight
of
the
Egyptians.
Moreover
the
man
Moses
was
very
great
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
in
the
sight
of
Pharaoh’s
servants,
and
in
the
sight
of
the
people.
And
Moses
said,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
About
midnight
will
I
go
out
into
the
midst
of
Egypt:
and
all
the
firstborn
in
the
land
of
Egypt
shall
die,
from
the
firstborn
of
Pharaoh
that
sitteth
upon
his
throne,
even
unto
the
firstborn
of
the
maidservant
that
is
behind
the
mill;
and
all
the
firstborn
of
cattle.
And
there
shall
be
a
great
cry
throughout
all
the
land
of
Egypt,
such
as
there
hath
been
none
like
it,
nor
shall
be
like
it
any
more.
But
against
any
of
the
children
of
Israel
shall
not
a
dog
move
his
tongue,
against
man
or
beast:
that
ye
may
know
how
that
the
LORD
doth
put
a
difference
between
the
Egyptians
and
Israel.
And
all
these
thy
servants
shall
come
down
unto
me,
and
bow
down
themselves
unto
me,
saying,
Get
thee
out,
and
all
the
people
that
follow
thee:
and
after
that
I
will
go
out.
And
he
went
out
from
Pharaoh
in
hot
anger.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Pharaoh
will
not
hearken
unto
you:
that
my
wonders
may
be
multiplied
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
did
all
these
wonders
before
Pharaoh:
and
the
LORD
hardened
Pharaoh’s
heart,
and
he
did
not
let
the
children
of
Israel
go
out
of
his
land.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
Aaron
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
saying,
This
month
shall
be
unto
you
the
beginning
of
months:
it
shall
be
the
first
month
of
the
year
to
you.
Speak
ye
unto
all
the
congregation
of
Israel,
saying,
In
the
tenth
day
of
this
month
they
shall
take
to
them
every
man
a
lamb,
according
to
their
fathers’
houses,
a
lamb
for
an
household:
and
if
the
household
be
too
little
for
a
lamb,
then
shall
he
and
his
neighbour
next
unto
his
house
take
one
according
to
the
number
of
the
souls;
according
to
every
man’s
eating
ye
shall
make
your
count
for
the
lamb.
Your
lamb
shall
be
without
blemish,
a
male
of
the
first
year:
ye
shall
take
it
from
the
sheep,
or
from
the
goats:
and
ye
shall
keep
it
up
until
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
same
month:
and
the
whole
assembly
of
the
congregation
of
Israel
shall
kill
it
at
even.
And
they
shall
take
of
the
blood,
and
put
it
on
the
two
side
posts
and
on
the
lintel,
upon
the
houses
wherein
they
shall
eat
it.
And
they
shall
eat
the
flesh
in
that
night,
roast
with
fire,
and
unleavened
bread;
with
bitter
herbs
they
shall
eat
it.
Eat
not
of
it
raw,
nor
sodden
at
all
with
water,
but
roast
with
fire;
its
head
with
its
legs
and
with
the
inwards
thereof.
And
ye
shall
let
nothing
of
it
remain
until
the
morning;
but
that
which
remaineth
of
it
until
the
morning
ye
shall
burn
with
fire.
And
thus
shall
ye
eat
it;
with
your
loins
girded,
your
shoes
on
your
feet,
and
your
staff
in
your
hand:
and
ye
shall
eat
it
in
haste:
it
is
the
LORD’S
passover,
For
I
will
go
through
the
land
of
Egypt
in
that
night,
and
will
smite
all
the
firstborn
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
both
man
and
beast;
and
against
all
the
gods
of
Egypt
I
will
execute
judgments:
I
am
the
LORD.
And
the
blood
shall
be
to
you
for
a
token
upon
the
houses
where
ye
are:
and
when
I
see
the
blood,
I
will
pass
over
you,
and
there
shall
no
plague
be
upon
you
to
destroy
you,
when
I
smite
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
this
day
shall
be
unto
you
for
a
memorial,
and
ye
shall
keep
it
a
feast
to
the
LORD:
throughout
your
generations
ye
shall
keep
it
a
feast
by
an
ordinance
for
ever.
Seven
days
shall
ye
eat
unleavened
bread;
even
the
first
day
ye
shall
put
away
leaven
out
of
your
houses:
for
whosoever
eateth
leavened
bread
from
the
first
day
until
the
seventh
day,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
Israel.
And
in
the
first
day
there
shall
be
to
you
an
holy
convocation,
and
in
the
seventh
day
an
holy
convocation;
no
manner
of
work
shall
be
done
in
them,
save
that
which
every
man
must
eat,
that
only
may
be
done
of
you.
And
ye
shall
observe
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread;
for
in
this
selfsame
day
have
I
brought
your
hosts
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt:
therefore
shall
ye
observe
this
day
throughout
your
generations
by
an
ordinance
for
ever.
In
the
first
month,
on
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
month
at
even,
ye
shall
eat
unleavened
bread,
until
the
one
and
twentieth
day
of
the
month
at
even.
Seven
days
shall
there
be
no
leaven
found
in
your
houses:
for
whosoever
eateth
that
which
is
leavened,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
the
congregation
of
Israel,
whether
he
be
a
sojourner,
or
one
that
is
born
in
the
land.
Ye
shall
eat
nothing
leavened;
in
all
your
habitations
shall
ye
eat
unleavened
bread.
Then
Moses
called
for
all
the
elders
of
Israel,
and
said
unto
them,
Draw
out,
and
take
you
lambs
according
to
your
families,
and
kill
the
passover.
And
ye
shall
take
a
bunch
of
hyssop,
and
dip
it
in
the
blood
that
is
in
the
bason,
and
strike
the
lintel
and
the
two
side
posts
with
the
blood
that
is
in
the
bason;
and
none
of
you
shall
go
out
of
the
door
of
his
house
until
the
morning.
For
the
LORD
will
pass
through
to
smite
the
Egyptians;
and
when
he
seeth
the
blood
upon
the
lintel,
and
on
the
two
side
posts,
the
LORD
will
pass
over
the
door,
and
will
not
suffer
the
destroyer
to
come
in
unto
your
houses
to
smite
you.
And
ye
shall
observe
this
thing
for
an
ordinance
to
thee
and
to
thy
sons
for
ever.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
ye
be
come
to
the
land
which
the
LORD
will
give
you,
according
as
he
hath
promised,
that
ye
shall
keep
this
service.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
your
children
shall
say
unto
you,
What
mean
ye
by
this
service?
that
ye
shall
say,
It
is
the
sacrifice
of
the
LORD’S
passover,
who
passed
over
the
houses
of
the
children
of
Israel
in
Egypt,
when
he
smote
the
Egyptians,
and
delivered
our
houses.
And
the
people
bowed
the
head
and
worshipped.
And
the
children
of
Israel
went
and
did
so;
as
the
LORD
had
commanded
Moses
and
Aaron,
so
did
they.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
midnight,
that
the
LORD
smote
all
the
firstborn
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
from
the
firstborn
of
Pharaoh
that
sat
on
his
throne
unto
the
firstborn
of
the
captive
that
was
in
the
dungeon;
and
all
the
firstborn
of
cattle.
And
Pharaoh
rose
up
in
the
night,
he,
and
all
his
servants,
and
all
the
Egyptians;
and
there
was
a
great
cry
in
Egypt;
for
there
was
not
a
house
where
there
was
not
one
dead.
And
he
called
for
Moses
and
Aaron
by
night,
and
said,
Rise
up,
get
you
forth
from
among
my
people,
both
ye
and
the
children
of
Israel;
and
go,
serve
the
LORD,
as
ye
have
said.
Take
both
your
flocks
and
your
herds,
as
ye
have
said,
and
be
gone;
and
bless
me
also.
And
the
Egyptians
were
urgent
upon
the
people,
to
send
them
out
of
the
land
in
haste;
for
they
said,
We
be
all
dead
men.
And
the
people
took
their
dough
before
it
was
leavened,
their
kneadingtroughs
being
bound
up
in
their
clothes
upon
their
shoulders.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
according
to
the
word
of
Moses;
and
they
asked
of
the
Egyptians
jewels
of
silver,
and
jewels
of
gold,
and
raiment:
and
the
LORD
gave
the
people
favour
in
the
sight
of
the
Egyptians,
so
that
they
let
them
have
what
they
asked.
And
they
spoiled
the
Egyptians.
And
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed
from
Rameses
to
Succoth,
about
six
hundred
thousand
on
foot
that
were
men,
beside
children.
And
a
mixed
multitude
went
up
also
with
them;
and
flocks,
and
herds,
even
very
much
cattle.
And
they
baked
unleavened
cakes
of
the
dough
which
they
brought
forth
out
of
Egypt,
for
it
was
not
leavened;
because
they
were
thrust
out
of
Egypt,
and
could
not
tarry,
neither
had
they
prepared
for
themselves
any
victual.
Now
the
sojourning
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
they
sojourned
in
Egypt,
was
four
hundred
and
thirty
years.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
four
hundred
and
thirty
years,
even
the
selfsame
day
it
came
to
pass,
that
all
the
hosts
of
the
LORD
went
out
from
the
land
of
Egypt.
It
is
a
night
to
be
much
observed
unto
the
LORD
for
bringing
them
out
from
the
land
of
Egypt:
this
is
that
night
of
the
LORD,
to
be
much
observed
of
all
the
children
of
Israel
throughout
their
generations.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses
and
Aaron,
This
is
the
ordinance
of
the
passover:
there
shall
no
alien
eat
thereof:
but
every
man’s
servant
that
is
bought
for
money,
when
thou
hast
circumcised
him,
then
shall
he
eat
thereof.
A
sojourner
and
an
hired
servant
shall
not
eat
thereof.
In
one
house
shall
it
be
eaten;
thou shalt
not
carry
forth aught
of
the
flesh
abroad
out
of
the
house;
neither
shall
ye
break
a
bone
thereof.
All
the
congregation
of
Israel
shall
keep
it.
And
when
a
stranger
shall
sojourn
with
thee,
and
will
keep
the
passover
to
the
LORD,
let
all
his
males
be
circumcised,
and
then
let
him
come
near
and
keep
it;
and
he
shall
be
as
one
that
is
born
in
the
land:
but
no
uncircumcised
person
shall
eat
thereof.
One
law
shall
be
to
him
that
is
homeborn,
and
unto
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
among
you.
Thus
did
all
the
children
of
Israel;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses
and
Aaron,
so
did
they.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
selfsame
day,
that
the
LORD
did
bring
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
by
their
hosts.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Sanctify
unto
me
all
the
firstborn,
whatsoever
openeth
the
womb
among
the
children
of
Israel,
both
of
man
and
of
beast:
it
is
mine.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
people,
Remember
this
day,
in
which
ye
came
out
from
Egypt,
out
of
the
house
of
bondage;
for
by
strength
of
hand
the
LORD
brought
you
out
from
this
place:
there
shall
no
leavened
bread
be
eaten.
This
day
ye
go
forth
in
the
month
Abib.
And
it
shall
be
when
the
LORD
shall
bring
thee
into
the
land
of
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite,
which
he
sware
unto
thy
fathers
to
give
thee,
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey,
that
thou shalt
keep
this
service
in
this
month.
Seven
days
thou shalt
eat
unleavened
bread,
and
in
the
seventh
day
shall
be
a
feast
to
the
LORD.
Unleavened
bread
shall
be
eaten
throughout
the
seven
days;
and
there
shall
no
leavened
bread
be
seen
with
thee,
neither
shall
there
be
leaven
seen
with
thee,
in
all
thy
borders.
And
thou shalt
tell
thy
son
in
that
day,
saying,
It
is
because
of
that
which
the
LORD
did
for
me
when
I
came
forth
out
of
Egypt.
And
it
shall
be
for
a
sign
unto
thee
upon
thine
hand,
and
for
a
memorial
between
thine
eyes,
that
the
law
of
the
LORD
may
be
in
thy
mouth:
for
with
a
strong
hand
hath
the
LORD
brought
thee
out
of
Egypt.
Thou shalt
therefore
keep
this
ordinance
in
its
season
from
year
to
year.
And
it
shall
be
when
the
LORD
shall
bring
thee
into
the
land
of
the
Canaanite,
as
he
sware
unto
thee
and
to
thy
fathers,
and
shall
give
it
thee,
that
thou shalt
set
apart
unto
the
LORD
all
that
openeth
the
womb,
and
every
firstling
which
thou
hast
that
cometh
of
a
beast;
the
males
shall
be
the
LORD’S.
And
every
firstling
of
an
ass
thou shalt
redeem
with
a
lamb;
and
if
thou
wilt
not
redeem
it,
then
thou shalt
break
its
neck:
and
all
the
firstborn
of
man
among
thy
sons shalt
thou
redeem.
And
it
shall
be
when
thy
son
asketh
thee
in
time
to
come,
saying,
What
is
this?
that
thou shalt
say
unto
him,
By
strength
of
hand
the
LORD
brought
us
out
from
Egypt,
from
the
house
of
bondage:
and
it
came
to
pass,
when
Pharaoh
would
hardly
let
us
go,
that
the
LORD
slew
all
the
firstborn
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
both
the
firstborn
of
man,
and
the
firstborn
of
beast:
therefore
I
sacrifice
to
the
LORD
all
that
openeth
the
womb,
being
males;
but
all
the
firstborn
of
my
sons
I
redeem.
And
it
shall
be
for
a
sign
upon
thine
hand,
and
for
frontlets
between
thine
eyes:
for
by
strength
of
hand
the
LORD
brought
us
forth
out
of
Egypt.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Pharaoh
had
let
the
people
go,
that
God
led
them
not
by
the
way
of
the
land
of
the
Philistines,
although
that
was
near;
for
God
said,
Lest
peradventure
the
people
repent
when
they
see
war,
and
they
return
to
Egypt:
but
God
led
the
people
about,
by
the
way
of
the
wilderness
by
the
Red
Sea:
and
the
children
of
Israel
went
up
armed
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Moses
took
the
bones
of
Joseph
with
him:
for
he
had
straitly
sworn
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
God
will
surely
visit
you;
and
ye
shall
carry
up
my
bones
away
hence
with
you.
And
they
took
their
journey
from
Succoth,
and
encamped
in
Etham,
in
the
edge
of
the
wilderness.
And
the
LORD
went
before
them
by
day
in
a
pillar
of
cloud,
to
lead
them
the
way;
and
by
night
in
a
pillar
of
fire,
to
give
them
light;
that
they
might
go
by
day
and
by
night:
the
pillar
of
cloud
by
day,
and
the
pillar
of
fire
by
night,
departed
not
from
before
the
people.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
turn
back
and
encamp
before
Pi-hahiroth,
between
Migdol
and
the
sea,
before
Baal-zephon:
over
against
it
shall
ye
encamp
by
the
sea.
And
Pharaoh
will
say
of
the
children
of
Israel,
They
are
entangled
in
the
land,
the
wilderness
hath
shut
them
in.
And
I
will
harden
Pharaoh’s
heart,
and
he
shall
follow
after
them;
and
I
will
get
me
honour
upon
Pharaoh,
and
upon
all
his
host;
and
the
Egyptians
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
they
did
so.
And
it
was
told
the
king
of
Egypt
that
the
people
were
fled:
and
the
heart
of
Pharaoh
and
of
his
servants
was
changed towards
the
people,
and
they
said,
What
is
this
we
have
done,
that
we
have
let
Israel
go
from
serving
us?
And
he
made
ready
his
chariot,
and
took
his
people
with
him:
and
he
took
six
hundred
chosen
chariots,
and
all
the
chariots
of
Egypt,
and
captains
over
all
of
them.
And
the
LORD
hardened
the
heart
of
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
and
he
pursued
after
the
children
of
Israel,
for
the
children
of
Israel
went
out
with
an
high
hand.
And
the
Egyptians
pursued
after
them,
all
the
horses
and
chariots
of
Pharaoh,
and
his
horsemen,
and
his
army,
and
overtook
them
encamping
by
the
sea,
beside
Pi-hahiroth,
before
Baal-zephon.
And
when
Pharaoh
drew
nigh,
the
children
of
Israel
lifted
up
their
eyes,
and,
behold,
the
Egyptians
marched
after
them;
and
they
were
sore
afraid:
and
the
children
of
Israel
cried
out
unto
the
LORD.
And
they
said
unto
Moses,
Because
there
were
no
graves
in
Egypt,
hast
thou
taken
us
away
to
die
in
the
wilderness?
wherefore
hast
thou
dealt
thus
with
us,
to
bring
us
forth
out
of
Egypt?
Is
not
this
the
word
that
we
spake
unto
thee
in
Egypt,
saying,
Let
us
alone,
that
we
may
serve
the
Egyptians?
For
it
were
better
for
us
to
serve
the
Egyptians,
than
that
we
should
die
in
the
wilderness.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
people,
Fear
ye
not,
stand
still,
and
see
the
salvation
of
the
LORD,
which
he
will
work
for
you
today:
for
the
Egyptians
whom
ye
have
seen
today,
ye
shall
see
them
again
no
more
for
ever.
The
LORD
shall
fight
for
you,
and
ye
shall
hold
your
peace.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Wherefore
criest
thou
unto
me?
speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
go
forward.
And
lift
thou
up
thy
rod,
and
stretch
out
thine
hand
over
the
sea,
and
divide
it:
and
the
children
of
Israel
shall
go
into
the
midst
of
the
sea
on
dry
ground.
And
I,
behold,
I
will
harden
the
hearts
of
the
Egyptians,
and
they
shall
go
in
after
them:
and
I
will
get
me
honour
upon
Pharaoh,
and
upon
all
his
host,
upon
his
chariots,
and
upon
his
horsemen.
And
the
Egyptians
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
have
gotten
me
honour
upon
Pharaoh,
upon
his
chariots,
and
upon
his
horsemen.
And
the
angel
of
God,
which
went
before
the
camp
of
Israel,
removed
and
went
behind
them;
and
the
pillar
of
cloud
removed
from
before
them,
and
stood
behind
them:
and
it
came
between
the
camp
of
Egypt
and
the
camp
of
Israel;
and
there
was
the
cloud
and
the
darkness,
yet
gave
it
light
by
night:
and
the
one
came
not
near
the
other
all
the
night.
And
Moses
stretched
out
his
hand
over
the
sea;
and
the
LORD
caused
the
sea
to
go
back
by
a
strong
east
wind
all
the
night,
and
made
the
sea
dry
land,
and
the
waters
were
divided.
And
the
children
of
Israel
went
into
the
midst
of
the
sea
upon
the
dry
ground:
and
the
waters
were
a
wall
unto
them
on
their
right
hand,
and
on
their
left.
And
the
Egyptians
pursued,
and
went
in
after
them
into
the
midst
of
the
sea,
all
Pharaoh’s
horses,
his
chariots,
and
his
horsemen.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning
watch,
that
the
LORD
looked
forth
upon
the
host
of
the
Egyptians
through
the
pillar
of
fire
and
of
cloud,
and
discomfited
the
host
of
the
Egyptians.
And
he
took
off
their
chariot
wheels,
that
they
drave
them
heavily:
so
that
the
Egyptians
said,
Let
us
flee
from
the
face
of
Israel;
for
the
LORD
fighteth
for
them
against
the
Egyptians.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Stretch
out
thine
hand
over
the
sea,
that
the
waters
may
come
again
upon
the
Egyptians,
upon
their
chariots,
and
upon
their
horsemen.
And
Moses
stretched
forth
his
hand
over
the
sea,
and
the
sea
returned
to
its
strength
when
the
morning
appeared;
and
the
Egyptians
fled
against
it;
and
the
LORD
overthrew
the
Egyptians
in
the
midst
of
the
sea.
And
the
waters
returned,
and
covered
the
chariots,
and
the
horsemen,
even
all
the
host
of
Pharaoh
that
went
in
after
them
into
the
sea;
there
remained
not
so
much
as
one
of
them.
But
the
children
of
Israel
walked
upon
dry
land
in
the
midst
of
the
sea;
and
the
waters
were
a
wall
unto
them
on
their
right
hand,
and
on
their
left.
Thus
the
LORD
saved
Israel
that
day
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Egyptians;
and
Israel
saw
the
Egyptians
dead
upon
the
sea
shore.
And
Israel
saw
the
great
work
which
the
LORD
did
upon
the
Egyptians,
and
the
people
feared
the
LORD:
and
they
believed
in
the
LORD,
and
in
his
servant
Moses.
Then
sang
Moses
and
the
children
of
Israel
this
song
unto
the
LORD,
and
spake,
saying,
I
will
sing
unto
the
LORD,
for
he
hath
triumphed
gloriously:
The
horse
and
his
rider
hath
he
thrown
into
the
sea.
The
LORD
is
my
strength
and
song,
And
he
is
become
my
salvation:
This
is
my
God,
and
I
will
praise
him;
My
father’s
God,
and
I
will
exalt
him.
The
LORD
is
a
man
of
war:
the
LORD
is
his
name.
Pharaoh’s
chariots
and
his
host
hath
he
cast
into
the
sea:
And
his
chosen
captains
are
sunk
in
the
Red
Sea.
The
deeps
cover
them:
They
went
down
into
the
depths
like
a
stone.
Thy
right
hand,
O
LORD,
is
glorious
in
power,
Thy
right
hand,
O
LORD,
dasheth
in
pieces
the
enemy.
And
in
the
greatness
of
thine
excellency
thou overthrowest
them
that
rise
up
against
thee:
Thou
sendest
forth
thy
wrath,
it
consumeth
them
as
stubble.
And
with
the
blast
of
thy
nostrils
the
waters
were
piled
up,
The
floods
stood
upright
as
an
heap;
The
deeps
were
congealed
in
the
heart
of
the
sea.
The
enemy
said,
I
will
pursue,
I
will
overtake,
I
will
divide
the
spoil:
My
lust
shall
be
satisfied
upon
them;
I
will
draw
my
sword,
my
hand
shall
destroy
them.
Thou
didst
blow
with
thy
wind,
the
sea
covered
them:
They
sank
as
lead
in
the
mighty
waters.
Who
is
like
unto
thee,
O
LORD,
among
the
gods?
Who
is
like
thee,
glorious
in
holiness,
Fearful
in
praises,
doing
wonders?
Thou stretchedst
out
thy
right
hand,
The
earth
swallowed
them.
Thou
in
thy
mercy
hast
led
the
people
which
thou
hast
redeemed:
Thou
hast
guided
them
in
thy
strength
to
thy
holy
habitation.
The
peoples
have
heard,
they
tremble:
Pangs
have
taken
hold
on
the
inhabitants
of
Philistia.
Then
were
the
dukes
of
Edom
amazed;
The
mighty
men
of
Moab,
trembling
taketh
hold
upon
them:
All
the
inhabitants
of
Canaan
are
melted
away.
Terror
and
dread
falleth
upon
them;
By
the
greatness
of
thine
arm
they
are
as
still
as
a
stone;
Till
thy
people
pass
over,
O
LORD,
Till
the
people
pass
over
which
thou
hast
purchased.
Thou shalt
bring
them
in,
and
plant
them
in
the
mountain
of
thine
inheritance,
The
place,
O
LORD,
which
thou
hast
made
for
thee
to
dwell
in,
The
sanctuary,
O
Lord,
which
thy
hands
have
established.
The
LORD
shall
reign
for
ever
and
ever.
For
the
horses
of
Pharaoh
went
in
with
his
chariots
and
with
his
horsemen
into
the
sea,
and
the
LORD
brought
again
the
waters
of
the
sea
upon
them;
but
the
children
of
Israel
walked
on
dry
land
in
the
midst
of
the
sea.
And
Miriam
the
prophetess,
the
sister
of
Aaron,
took
a
timbrel
in
her
hand;
and
all
the
women
went
out
after
her
with
timbrels
and
with
dances.
And
Miriam
answered
them,
Sing
ye
to
the
LORD,
for
he
hath
triumphed
gloriously;
The
horse
and
his
rider
hath
he
thrown
into
the
sea.
And
Moses
led
Israel
onward
from
the
Red
Sea,
and
they
went
out
into
the
wilderness
of
Shur;
and
they
went
three
days
in
the
wilderness,
and
found
no
water.
And
when
they
came
to
Marah,
they
could
not
drink
of
the
waters
of
Marah,
for
they
were
bitter:
therefore
the
name
of
it
was
called
Marah.
And
the
people
murmured
against
Moses,
saying,
What
shall
we
drink?
And
he
cried
unto
the
LORD;
and
the
LORD
shewed
him
a
tree,
and
he
cast
it
into
the
waters,
and
the
waters
were
made
sweet.
There
he
made
for
them
a
statute
and
an
ordinance,
and
there
he
proved
them;
and
he
said,
If
thou
wilt
diligently
hearken
to
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
wilt
do
that
which
is
right
in
his
eyes,
and
wilt
give
ear
to
his
commandments,
and
keep
all
his
statutes,
I
will
put
none
of
the
diseases
upon
thee,
which
I
have
put
upon
the
Egyptians:
for
I
am
the
LORD
that
healeth
thee.
And
they
came
to
Elim,
where
were
twelve
springs
of
water,
and
threescore
and
ten
palm
trees:
and
they
encamped
there
by
the
waters.
And
they
took
their
journey
from
Elim,
and
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
came
unto
the
wilderness
of
Sin,
which
is
between
Elim
and
Sinai,
on
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
second
month
after
their
departing
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
the
whole
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
murmured
against
Moses
and
against
Aaron
in
the
wilderness:
and
the
children
of
Israel
said
unto
them,
Would
that
we
had
died
by
the
hand
of
the
LORD
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
when
we
sat
by
the
flesh
pots,
when
we
did
eat
bread
to
the
full;
for
ye
have
brought
us
forth
into
this
wilderness,
to
kill
this
whole
assembly
with
hunger.
Then
said
the
LORD
unto
Moses,
Behold,
I
will
rain
bread
from
heaven
for
you;
and
the
people
shall
go
out
and
gather
a
day’s
portion
every
day,
that
I
may
prove
them,
whether
they
will
walk
in
my
law,
or
no.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
on
the
sixth
day,
that
they
shall
prepare
that
which
they
bring
in,
and
it
shall
be
twice
as
much
as
they
gather
daily.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
said
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel,
At
even,
then
ye
shall
know
that
the
LORD
hath
brought
you
out
from
the
land
of
Egypt:
and
in
the
morning,
then
ye
shall
see
the
glory
of
the
LORD;
for
that
he
heareth
your
murmurings
against
the
LORD:
and
what
are
we,
that
ye
murmur
against
us?
And
Moses
said,
This
shall
be,
when
the
LORD
shall
give
you
in
the
evening
flesh
to
eat,
and
in
the
morning
bread
to
the
full;
for
that
the
LORD
heareth
your
murmurings
which
ye
murmur
against
him:
and
what
are
we?
your
murmurings
are
not
against
us,
but
against
the
LORD.
And
Moses
said
unto
Aaron,
Say
unto
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
Come
near
before
the
LORD:
for
he
hath
heard
your
murmurings.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
Aaron
spake
unto
the
whole
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
looked
toward
the
wilderness,
and,
behold,
the
glory
of
the
LORD
appeared
in
the
cloud.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
I
have
heard
the
murmurings
of
the
children
of
Israel:
speak
unto
them,
saying,
At
even
ye
shall
eat
flesh,
and
in
the
morning
ye
shall
be
filled
with
bread;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
even,
that
the
quails
came
up,
and
covered
the
camp:
and
in
the
morning
the
dew
lay
round
about
the
camp.
And
when
the
dew
that
lay
was
gone
up,
behold,
upon
the
face
of
the
wilderness
a
small
round
thing,
small
as
the hoar
frost
on
the
ground.
And
when
the
children
of
Israel
saw
it,
they
said
one
to
another,
What
is
it?
for
they
wist
not
what
it
was.
And
Moses
said
unto
them,
It
is
the
bread
which
the
LORD
hath
given
you
to
eat.
This
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded,
Gather
ye
of
it
every
man
according
to
his
eating;
an
omer
a
head,
according
to
the
number
of
your
persons,
shall
ye
take
it,
every
man
for
them
which
are
in
his
tent.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
so,
and
gathered
some
more,
some
less.
And
when
they
did
mete
it
with
an
omer,
he
that
gathered
much
had
nothing
over,
and
he
that
gathered
little
had
no
lack;
they
gathered
every
man
according
to
his
eating.
And
Moses
said
unto
them,
Let
no
man
leave
of
it
till
the
morning.
Notwithstanding
they
hearkened
not
unto
Moses;
but
some
of
them
left
of
it
until
the
morning,
and
it
bred
worms,
and
stank:
and
Moses
was
wroth
with
them.
And
they
gathered
it
morning
by
morning,
every
man
according
to
his
eating:
and
when
the
sun
waxed
hot,
it
melted.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
on
the
sixth
day
they
gathered
twice
as
much
bread,
two
omers
for
each
one:
and
all
the
rulers
of
the
congregation
came
and
told
Moses.
And
he
said
unto
them,
This
is
that
which
the
LORD
hath
spoken,
Tomorrow
is
a
solemn
rest,
a
holy
sabbath
unto
the
LORD:
bake
that
which
ye
will
bake,
and
seethe
that
which
ye
will
seethe;
and
all
that
remaineth
over
lay
up
for
you
to
be
kept
until
the
morning.
And
they
laid
it
up
till
the
morning,
as
Moses
bade:
and
it
did
not
stink,
neither
was
there
any
worm
therein.
And
Moses
said,
Eat
that
today;
for
today
is
a
sabbath
unto
the
LORD:
today
ye
shall
not
find
it
in
the
field.
Six
days
ye
shall
gather
it;
but
on
the
seventh
day
is
the
sabbath,
in
it
there
shall
be
none.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
seventh
day,
that
there
went
out
some
of
the
people
for
to
gather,
and
they
found
none.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
How
long
refuse
ye
to
keep
my
commandments
and
my
laws?
See,
for
that
the
LORD
hath
given
you
the
sabbath,
therefore
he
giveth
you
on
the
sixth
day
the
bread
of
two
days;
abide
ye
every
man
in
his
place,
let
no
man
go
out
of
his
place
on
the
seventh
day.
So
the
people
rested
on
the
seventh
day.
And
the
house
of
Israel
called
the
name
thereof
Manna:
and
it
was
like
coriander
seed,
white;
and
the
taste
of
it
was
like
wafers
made
with
honey.
And
Moses
said,
This
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded,
Let
an
omerful
of
it
be
kept
for
your
generations;
that
they
may
see
the
bread
wherewith
I
fed
you
in
the
wilderness,
when
I
brought
you
forth
from
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Moses
said
unto
Aaron,
Take
a
pot,
and
put
an
omerful
of
manna
therein,
and
lay
it
up
before
the
LORD,
to
be
kept
for
your
generations.
As
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
Aaron
laid
it
up
before
the
Testimony,
to
be
kept.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
eat
the
manna
forty
years,
until
they
came
to
a
land
inhabited;
they
did
eat
the
manna,
until
they
came
unto
the
borders
of
the
land
of
Canaan.
Now
an
omer
is
the
tenth
part
of
an
ephah.
And
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed
from
the
wilderness
of
Sin,
by
their
journeys,
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
and
pitched
in
Rephidim:
and
there
was
no
water
for
the
people
to
drink.
Wherefore
the
people
strove
with
Moses,
and
said,
Give
us
water
that
we
may
drink.
And
Moses
said
unto
them,
Why
strive
ye
with
me?
wherefore
do
ye
tempt
the
LORD?
And
the
people
thirsted
there
for
water;
and
the
people
murmured
against
Moses,
and
said,
Wherefore
hast
thou
brought
us
up
out
of
Egypt,
to
kill
us
and
our
children
and
our
cattle
with
thirst?
And
Moses
cried
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
What
shall
I
do
unto
this
people?
they
be
almost
ready
to
stone
me.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Pass
on
before
the
people,
and
take
with
thee
of
the
elders
of
Israel;
and
thy
rod,
wherewith
thou
smotest
the
river,
take
in
thine
hand,
and
go.
Behold,
I
will
stand
before
thee
there
upon
the
rock
in
Horeb;
and
thou shalt
smite
the
rock,
and
there
shall
come
water
out
of
it,
that
the
people
may
drink.
And
Moses
did
so
in
the
sight
of
the
elders
of
Israel.
And
he
called
the
name
of
the
place
Massah,
and
Meribah,
because
of
the
striving
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
because
they
tempted
the
LORD,
saying,
Is
the
LORD
among
us,
or
not?
Then
came
Amalek,
and
fought
with
Israel
in
Rephidim.
And
Moses
said
unto
Joshua,
Choose
us
out
men,
and
go
out,
fight
with
Amalek:
tomorrow
I
will
stand
on
the
top
of
the
hill
with
the
rod
of
God
in
mine
hand.
So
Joshua
did
as
Moses
had
said
to
him,
and
fought
with
Amalek:
and
Moses,
Aaron,
and
Hur
went
up
to
the
top
of
the
hill.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Moses
held
up
his
hand,
that
Israel
prevailed:
and
when
he
let
down
his
hand,
Amalek
prevailed.
But
Moses’
hands
were
heavy;
and
they
took
a
stone,
and
put
it
under
him,
and
he
sat
thereon;
and
Aaron
and
Hur
stayed
up
his
hands,
the
one
on
the
one
side,
and
the
other
on
the
other
side;
and
his
hands
were
steady
until
the
going
down
of
the
sun.
And
Joshua
discomfited
Amalek
and
his
people
with
the
edge
of
the
sword.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Write
this
for
a
memorial
in
a
book,
and
rehearse
it
in
the
ears
of
Joshua:
that
I
will
utterly
blot
out
the
remembrance
of
Amalek
from
under
heaven.
And
Moses
built
an
altar,
and
called
the
name
of
it
Jehovah-nissi:
and
he
said,
The
LORD
hath
sworn:
the
LORD
will
have
war
with
Amalek
from
generation
to
generation.
Now
Jethro,
the
priest
of
Midian,
Moses’
father
in
law,
heard
of
all
that
God
had
done
for
Moses,
and
for
Israel
his
people,
how
that
the
LORD
had
brought
Israel
out
of
Egypt.
And
Jethro,
Moses’
father
in
law,
took
Zipporah,
Moses’
wife,
after
he
had
sent
her
away,
and
her
two
sons;
of
which
the
name
of
the
one
was
Gershom;
for
he
said,
I
have
been
a
sojourner
in
a
strange
land:
and
the
name
of
the
other
was
Eliezer;
for
he
said,
The
God
of
my
father
was
my
help,
and
delivered
me
from
the
sword
of
Pharaoh:
and
Jethro,
Moses’
father
in
law,
came
with
his
sons
and
his
wife
unto
Moses
into
the
wilderness
where
he
was
encamped,
at
the
mount
of
God:
and
he
said
unto
Moses,
I
thy
father
in
law
Jethro
am
come
unto
thee,
and
thy
wife,
and
her
two
sons
with
her.
And
Moses
went
out
to
meet
his
father
in
law,
and
did
obeisance,
and
kissed
him;
and
they
asked
each
other
of
their
welfare;
and
they
came
into
the
tent.
And
Moses
told
his
father
in
law
all
that
the
LORD
had
done
unto
Pharaoh
and
to
the
Egyptians
for
Israel’s
sake,
all
the
travail
that
had
come
upon
them
by
the
way,
and
how
the
LORD
delivered
them.
And
Jethro
rejoiced
for
all
the
goodness
which
the
LORD
had
done
to
Israel,
in
that
he
had
delivered
them
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Egyptians.
And
Jethro
said,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
who
hath
delivered
you
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Egyptians,
and
out
of
the
hand
of
Pharaoh;
who
hath
delivered
the
people
from
under
the
hand
of
the
Egyptians.
Now
I
know
that
the
LORD
is
greater
than
all
gods:
yea,
in
the
thing
wherein
they
dealt
proudly
against
them.
And
Jethro,
Moses’
father
in
law,
took
a
burnt
offering
and
sacrifices
for
God:
and
Aaron
came,
and
all
the
elders
of
Israel,
to
eat
bread
with
Moses’
father
in
law
before
God.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
Moses
sat
to
judge
the
people:
and
the
people
stood
about
Moses
from
the
morning
unto
the
evening.
And
when
Moses’
father
in
law
saw
all
that
he
did
to
the
people,
he
said,
What
is
this
thing
that
thou
doest
to
the
people?
why
sittest
thou
thyself
alone,
and
all
the
people
stand
about
thee
from
morning
unto
even?
And
Moses
said
unto
his
father
in
law,
Because
the
people
come
unto
me
to
inquire
of
God:
when
they
have
a
matter,
they
come
unto
me;
and
I
judge
between
a
man
and
his
neighbour,
and
I
make
them
know
the
statutes
of
God,
and
his
laws.
And
Moses’
father
in
law
said
unto
him,
The
thing
that
thou
doest
is
not
good.
Thou
wilt
surely
wear
away,
both
thou,
and
this
people
that
is
with
thee:
for
the
thing
is
too
heavy
for
thee;
thou
art
not
able
to
perform
it
thyself
alone.
Hearken
now
unto
my
voice,
I
will
give
thee
counsel,
and
God
be
with
thee:
be
thou
for
the
people
to
God-ward,
and
bring
thou
the
causes
unto
God:
and
thou shalt
teach
them
the
statutes
and
the
laws,
and shalt
shew
them
the
way
wherein
they
must
walk,
and
the
work
that
they
must
do.
Moreover
thou shalt
provide
out
of
all
the
people
able
men,
such
as
fear
God,
men
of
truth,
hating
unjust
gain;
and
place
such
over
them,
to
be
rulers
of
thousands,
rulers
of
hundreds,
rulers
of
fifties,
and
rulers
of
tens:
and
let
them
judge
the
people
at
all
seasons:
and
it
shall
be,
that
every
great
matter
they
shall
bring
unto
thee,
but
every
small
matter
they
shall
judge
themselves:
so
shall
it
be
easier
for
thyself,
and
they
shall
bear
the
burden
with
thee.
If
thou shalt
do
this
thing,
and
God
command
thee
so,
then
thou shalt
be
able
to
endure,
and
all
this
people
also
shall
go
to
their
place
in
peace.
So
Moses
hearkened
to
the
voice
of
his
father
in
law,
and
did
all
that
he
had
said.
And
Moses
chose
able
men
out
of
all
Israel,
and
made
them
heads
over
the
people,
rulers
of
thousands,
rulers
of
hundreds,
rulers
of
fifties,
and
rulers
of
tens.
And
they
judged
the
people
at
all
seasons:
the
hard
causes
they
brought
unto
Moses,
but
every
small
matter
they
judged
themselves.
And
Moses
let
his
father
in
law
depart;
and
he
went
his
way
into
his
own
land.
In
the
third
month
after
the
children
of
Israel
were
gone
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
the
same
day
came
they
into
the
wilderness
of
Sinai.
And
when
they
were
departed
from
Rephidim,
and
were
come
to
the
wilderness
of
Sinai,
they
pitched
in
the
wilderness;
and
there
Israel
camped
before
the
mount.
And
Moses
went
up
unto
God,
and
the
LORD
called
unto
him
out
of
the
mountain,
saying,
Thus shalt
thou
say
to
the
house
of
Jacob,
and
tell
the
children
of
Israel;
Ye
have
seen
what
I
did
unto
the
Egyptians,
and
how
I
bare
you
on
eagles’
wings,
and
brought
you
unto
myself.
Now
therefore,
if
ye
will
obey
my
voice
indeed,
and
keep
my
covenant,
then
ye
shall
be
a
peculiar
treasure
unto
me
from
among
all
peoples:
for
all
the
earth
is
mine:
and
ye
shall
be
unto
me
a
kingdom
of
priests,
and
an
holy
nation.
These
are
the
words
which
thou shalt
speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Moses
came
and
called
for
the
elders
of
the
people,
and
set
before
them
all
these
words
which
the
LORD
commanded
him.
And
all
the
people
answered
together,
and
said,
All
that
the
LORD
hath
spoken
we
will
do.
And
Moses
reported
the
words
of
the
people
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Lo,
I
come
unto
thee
in
a
thick
cloud,
that
the
people
may
hear
when
I
speak
with
thee,
and
may
also
believe
thee
for
ever.
And
Moses
told
the
words
of
the
people
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Go
unto
the
people,
and
sanctify
them
today
and
tomorrow,
and
let
them
wash
their
garments,
and
be
ready
against
the
third
day:
for
the
third
day
the
LORD
will
come
down
in
the
sight
of
all
the
people
upon
mount
Sinai.
And
thou shalt
set
bounds
unto
the
people
round
about,
saying,
Take
heed
to
yourselves,
that
ye
go
not
up
into
the
mount,
or
touch
the
border
of
it:
whosoever
toucheth
the
mount
shall
be
surely
put
to
death:
no
hand
shall
touch
him,
but
he
shall
surely
be
stoned,
or
shot
through;
whether
it
be
beast
or
man,
it
shall
not
live:
when
the
trumpet
soundeth
long,
they
shall
come
up
to
the
mount.
And
Moses
went
down
from
the
mount
unto
the
people,
and
sanctified
the
people;
and
they
washed
their
garments.
And
he
said
unto
the
people,
Be
ready
against
the
third
day:
come
not
near
a
woman.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
third
day,
when
it
was
morning,
that
there
were
thunders
and
lightnings,
and
a
thick
cloud
upon
the
mount,
and
the
voice
of
a
trumpet
exceeding
loud;
and
all
the
people
that
were
in
the
camp
trembled.
And
Moses
brought
forth
the
people
out
of
the
camp
to
meet
God;
and
they
stood
at
the
nether
part
of
the
mount.
And
mount
Sinai
was
altogether
on
smoke,
because
the
LORD
descended
upon
it
in
fire:
and
the
smoke
thereof
ascended
as
the
smoke
of
a
furnace,
and
the
whole
mount
quaked
greatly.
And
when
the
voice
of
the
trumpet
waxed
louder
and
louder,
Moses
spake,
and
God
answered
him
by
a
voice.
And
the
LORD
came
down
upon
mount
Sinai,
to
the
top
of
the
mount:
and
the
LORD
called
Moses
to
the
top
of
the
mount;
and
Moses
went
up.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Go
down,
charge
the
people,
lest
they
break
through
unto
the
LORD
to
gaze,
and
many
of
them
perish.
And
let
the
priests
also,
which
come
near
to
the
LORD,
sanctify
themselves,
lest
the
LORD
break
forth
upon
them.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
LORD,
The
people
cannot
come
up
to
mount
Sinai:
for
thou
didst
charge
us,
saying,
Set
bounds
about
the
mount,
and
sanctify
it.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Go,
get
thee
down;
and
thou shalt
come
up,
thou,
and
Aaron
with
thee:
but
let
not
the
priests
and
the
people
break
through
to
come
up
unto
the
LORD,
lest
he
break
forth
upon
them.
So
Moses
went
down
unto
the
people,
and
told
them.
And
God
spake
all
these
words,
saying,
I
am
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
brought
thee
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
out
of
the
house
of
bondage.
Thou shalt
have
none
other
gods
before
me.
Thou shalt
not
make
unto
thee
a
graven
image,
nor
the
likeness
of
any
form
that
is
in
heaven
above,
or
that
is
in
the
earth
beneath,
or
that
is
in
the
water
under
the
earth:
thou shalt
not
bow
down
thyself
unto
them,
nor
serve
them:
for
I
the
LORD
thy
God
am
a
jealous
God,
visiting
the
iniquity
of
the
fathers
upon
the
children,
upon
the
third
and
upon
the
fourth
generation
of
them
that
hate
me;
and
shewing
mercy
unto
thousands,
of
them
that
love
me
and
keep
my
commandments.
Thou shalt
not
take
the
name
of
the
LORD
thy
God
in
vain;
for
the
LORD
will
not
hold
him
guiltless
that
taketh
his
name
in
vain.
Remember
the
sabbath
day,
to
keep
it
holy.
Six
days shalt
thou
labour,
and
do
all
thy
work:
but
the
seventh
day
is
a
sabbath
unto
the
LORD
thy
God:
in
it
thou shalt
not
do
any
work,
thou,
nor
thy
son,
nor
thy
daughter,
thy
manservant,
nor
thy
maidservant,
nor
thy
cattle,
nor
thy
stranger
that
is
within
thy
gates:
for
in
six
days
the
LORD
made
heaven
and
earth,
the
sea,
and
all
that
in
them
is,
and
rested
the
seventh
day:
wherefore
the
LORD
blessed
the
sabbath
day,
and
hallowed
it.
Honour
thy
father
and
thy
mother:
that
thy
days
may
be
long
upon
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee.
Thou shalt
do
no
murder.
Thou shalt
not
commit
adultery.
Thou shalt
not
steal.
Thou shalt
not
bear
false
witness
against
thy
neighbour.
Thou shalt
not
covet
thy
neighbour’s
house,
thou shalt
not
covet
thy
neighbour’s
wife,
nor
his
manservant,
nor
his
maidservant,
nor
his
ox,
nor
his
ass,
nor
any
thing
that
is
thy
neighbour’s.
And
all
the
people
saw
the
thunderings,
and
the
lightnings,
and
the
voice
of
the
trumpet,
and
the
mountain
smoking:
and
when
the
people
saw
it,
they
trembled,
and
stood
afar
off.
And
they
said
unto
Moses,
Speak
thou
with
us,
and
we
will
hear:
but
let
not
God
speak
with
us,
lest
we
die.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
people,
Fear
not:
for
God
is
come
to
prove
you,
and
that
his
fear
may
be
before
you,
that
ye
sin
not.
And
the
people
stood
afar
off,
and
Moses
drew
near
unto
the
thick
darkness
where
God
was.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Thus
thou shalt
say
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
Ye
yourselves
have
seen
that
I
have
talked
with
you
from
heaven.
Ye
shall
not
make
other
gods
with
me;
gods
of
silver,
or
gods
of
gold,
ye
shall
not
make
unto
you.
An
altar
of
earth
thou shalt
make
unto
me,
and shalt
sacrifice
thereon
thy
burnt
offerings,
and
thy
peace
offerings,
thy
sheep,
and
thine
oxen:
in
every
place
where
I
record
my
name
I
will
come
unto
thee
and
I
will
bless
thee.
And
if
thou
make
me
an
altar
of
stone,
thou shalt
not
build
it
of
hewn
stones:
for
if
thou
lift
up
thy
tool
upon
it,
thou
hast
polluted
it.
Neither shalt
thou
go
up
by
steps
unto
mine
altar,
that
thy
nakedness
be
not
discovered
thereon.
Now
these
are
the
judgments
which
thou shalt
set
before
them.
If
thou
buy
an
Hebrew
servant,
six
years
he
shall
serve:
and
in
the
seventh
he
shall
go
out
free
for
nothing.
If
he
come
in
by
himself,
he
shall
go
out
by
himself:
if
he
be
married,
then
his
wife
shall
go
out
with
him.
If
his
master
give
him
a
wife,
and
she
bear
him
sons
or
daughters;
the
wife
and
her
children
shall
be
her
master’s,
and
he
shall
go
out
by
himself.
But
if
the
servant
shall
plainly
say,
I
love
my
master,
my
wife,
and
my
children;
I
will
not
go
out
free:
then
his
master
shall
bring
him
unto
God,
and
shall
bring
him
to
the
door,
or
unto
the
door
post;
and
his
master
shall
bore
his
ear
through
with
an
awl;
and
he
shall
serve
him
for
ever.
And
if
a
man
sell
his
daughter
to
be
a
maidservant,
she
shall
not
go
out
as
the
menservants
do.
If
she
please
not
her
master,
who
hath
espoused
her
to
himself,
then
shall
he
let
her
be
redeemed:
to
sell
her
unto
a
strange
people
he
shall
have
no
power,
seeing
he
hath
dealt
deceitfully
with
her.
And
if
he espouse
her
unto
his
son,
he
shall
deal
with
her
after
the
manner
of
daughters.
If
he
take
him
another
wife;
her
food,
her
raiment,
and
her
duty
of
marriage,
shall
he
not
diminish.
And
if
he
do
not
these
three
unto
her,
then
shall
she
go
out
for
nothing,
without
money.
He
that
smiteth
a
man,
so
that
he
die,
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
if
a
man
lie
not
in
wait,
but
God
deliver
him
into
his
hand;
then
I
will
appoint
thee
a
place
whither
he
shall
flee.
And
if
a
man
come
presumptuously
upon
his
neighbour,
to
slay
him
with
guile;
thou shalt
take
him
from
mine
altar,
that
he
may
die.
And
he
that
smiteth
his
father,
or
his
mother,
shall
be
surely
put
to
death.
And
he
that
stealeth
a
man,
and
selleth
him,
or
if
he
be
found
in
his
hand,
he
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
he
that
curseth
his
father,
or
his
mother,
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
if
men
contend,
and
one
smiteth
the
other
with
a
stone,
or
with
his
fist,
and
he
die
not,
but
keep
his
bed:
if
he
rise
again,
and
walk
abroad
upon
his
staff,
then
shall
he
that
smote
him
be
quit:
only
he
shall
pay
for
the
loss
of
his
time,
and
shall
cause
him
to
be
thoroughly
healed.
And
if
a
man
smite
his
servant,
or
his
maid,
with
a
rod,
and
he
die
under
his
hand;
he
shall
surely
be
punished.
Notwithstanding,
if
he
continue
a
day
or
two,
he
shall
not
be
punished:
for
he
is
his
money.
And
if
men
strive
together,
and
hurt
a
woman
with
child,
so
that
her
fruit
depart,
and
yet
no
mischief
follow:
he
shall
be
surely
fined,
according
as
the
woman’s
husband
shall
lay
upon
him;
and
he
shall
pay
as
the
judges
determine.
But
if
any
mischief
follow,
then
thou shalt
give
life
for
life,
eye
for
eye,
tooth
for
tooth,
hand
for
hand,
foot
for
foot,
burning
for
burning,
wound
for
wound,
stripe
for
stripe.
And
if
a
man
smite
the
eye
of
his
servant,
or
the
eye
of
his
maid,
and
destroy
it;
he
shall
let
him
go
free
for
his
eye’s
sake.
And
if
he
smite
out
his
manservant’s
tooth,
or
his
maidservant’s
tooth;
he
shall
let
him
go
free
for
his
tooth’s
sake.
And
if
an
ox
gore
a
man
or
a
woman,
that
they
die,
the
ox
shall
be
surely
stoned,
and
his
flesh
shall
not
be
eaten;
but
the
owner
of
the
ox
shall
be
quit.
But
if
the
ox
were
wont
to
gore
in
time
past,
and
it
hath
been
testified
to
his
owner,
and
he
hath
not
kept
him
in,
but
that
he
hath
killed
a
man
or
a
woman;
the
ox
shall
be
stoned,
and
his
owner
also
shall
be
put
to
death.
If
there
be
laid
on
him
a
ransom,
then
he
shall
give
for
the
redemption
of
his
life
whatsoever
is
laid
upon
him.
Whether
he
have
gored
a
son,
or
have
gored
a
daughter,
according
to
this
judgment
shall
it
be
done
unto
him.
If
the
ox
gore
a
manservant
or
a
maidservant;
he
shall
give
unto
their
master
thirty
shekels
of
silver,
and
the
ox
shall
be
stoned.
And
if
a
man
shall
open
a
pit,
or
if
a
man
shall
dig
a
pit
and
not
cover
it,
and
an
ox
or
an
ass
fall
therein,
the
owner
of
the
pit
shall
make
it
good;
he
shall
give
money
unto
the
owner
of
them,
and
the
dead
beast
shall
be
his.
And
if
one
man’s
ox
hurt
another’s,
that
he
die;
then
they
shall
sell
the
live
ox,
and
divide
the
price
of
it;
and
the
dead
also
they
shall
divide.
Or
if
it
be
known
that
the
ox
was
wont
to
gore
in
time
past,
and
his
owner
hath
not
kept
him
in;
he
shall
surely
pay
ox
for
ox,
and
the
dead
beast
shall
be
his
own.
If
a
man
shall
steal
an
ox,
or
a
sheep,
and
kill
it,
or
sell
it;
he
shall
pay
five
oxen
for
an
ox,
and
four
sheep
for
a
sheep.
If
the
thief
be
found
breaking
in,
and
be
smitten
that
he
die,
there
shall
be
no
bloodguiltiness
for
him.
If
the
sun
be
risen
upon
him,
there
shall
be
bloodguiltiness
for
him:
he
should
make
restitution;
if
he
have
nothing,
then
he
shall
be
sold
for
his
theft.
If
the
theft
be
found
in
his
hand
alive,
whether
it
be
ox,
or
ass,
or
sheep;
he
shall
pay
double.
If
a
man
shall
cause
a
field
or
vineyard
to
be
eaten,
and
shall
let
his
beast
loose,
and
it
feed
in
another
man’s
field;
of
the
best
of
his
own
field,
and
of
the
best
of
his
own
vineyard,
shall
he
make
restitution.
If
fire
break
out,
and
catch
in
thorns,
so
that
the
shocks
of
corn,
or
the
standing
corn,
or
the
field,
be
consumed;
he
that
kindled
the
fire
shall
surely
make
restitution.
If
a
man
shall
deliver
unto
his
neighbour
money
or
stuff
to
keep,
and
it
be
stolen
out
of
the
man’s
house;
if
the
thief
be
found,
he
shall
pay
double.
If
the
thief
be
not
found,
then
the
master
of
the
house
shall
come
near
unto
God,
to
see
whether
he
have
not
put
his
hand
unto
his
neighbour’s
goods.
For
every
matter
of
trespass,
whether
it
be
for
ox,
for
ass,
for
sheep,
for
raiment,
or
for
any
manner
of
lost
thing,
whereof
one
saith,
This
is
it,
the
cause
of
both
parties
shall
come
before
God;
he
whom
God
shall
condemn
shall
pay
double
unto
his
neighbour.
If
a
man
deliver
unto
his
neighbour
an
ass,
or
an
ox,
or
a
sheep,
or
any
beast,
to
keep;
and
it
die,
or
be
hurt,
or
driven
away,
no
man
seeing
it:
the
oath
of
the
LORD
shall
be
between
them
both,
whether
he
hath
not
put
his
hand
unto
his
neighbour’s
goods;
and
the
owner
thereof
shall
accept
it,
and
he
shall
not
make
restitution.
But
if
it
be
stolen
from
him,
he
shall
make
restitution
unto
the
owner
thereof.
If
it
be
torn
in
pieces,
let
him
bring
it
for
witness;
he
shall
not
make
good
that
which
was
torn.
And
if
a
man
borrow aught
of
his
neighbour,
and
it
be
hurt,
or
die,
the
owner
thereof
not
being
with
it,
he
shall
surely
make
restitution.
If
the
owner
thereof
be
with
it,
he
shall
not
make
it
good:
if
it
be
an
hired
thing,
it
came
for
its
hire.
And
if
a
man
entice
a
virgin
that
is
not
betrothed,
and
lie
with
her,
he
shall
surely
pay
a
dowry
for
her
to
be
his
wife.
If
her
father
utterly
refuse
to
give
her
unto
him,
he
shall
pay
money
according
to
the
dowry
of
virgins.
Thou shalt
not
suffer
a
sorceress
to
live.
Whosoever
lieth
with
a
beast
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
He
that
sacrificeth
unto
any
god,
save
unto
the
LORD
only,
shall
be
utterly
destroyed.
And
a
stranger shalt
thou
not
wrong,
neither shalt
thou
oppress
him:
for
ye
were
strangers
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
Ye
shall
not
afflict
any
widow,
or
fatherless
child.
If
thou
afflict
them
in
any
wise,
and
they
cry
at
all
unto
me,
I
will
surely
hear
their
cry;
and
my
wrath
shall
wax
hot,
and
I
will
kill
you
with
the
sword;
and
your
wives
shall
be
widows,
and
your
children
fatherless.
If
thou
lend
money
to
any
of
my
people
with
thee
that
is
poor,
thou shalt
not
be
to
him
as
a
creditor;
neither
shall
ye
lay
upon
him
usury.
If
thou
at
all
take
thy
neighbour’s
garment
to
pledge,
thou shalt
restore
it
unto
him
by
that
the
sun
goeth
down:
for
that
is
his
only
covering,
it
is
his
garment
for
his
skin:
wherein
shall
he
sleep?
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
he
crieth
unto
me,
that
I
will
hear;
for
I
am
gracious.
Thou shalt
not
revile
God,
nor
curse
a
ruler
of
thy
people.
Thou shalt
not
delay
to
offer
of
the
abundance
of
thy
fruits,
and
of
thy
liquors.
The
firstborn
of
thy
sons shalt
thou
give
unto
me.
Likewise shalt
thou
do
with
thine
oxen,
and
with
thy
sheep:
seven
days
it
shall
be
with
its
dam;
on
the
eighth
day
thou shalt
give
it
me.
And
ye
shall
be
holy
men
unto
me:
therefore
ye
shall
not
eat
any
flesh
that
is
torn
of
beasts
in
the
field;
ye
shall
cast
it
to
the
dogs.
Thou shalt
not
take
up
a
false
report:
put
not
thine
hand
with
the
wicked
to
be
an
unrighteous
witness.
Thou shalt
not
follow
a
multitude
to
do
evil;
neither shalt
thou
speak
in
a
cause
to
turn
aside
after
a
multitude
to
wrest
judgment:
neither shalt
thou
favour
a
poor
man
in
his
cause.
If
thou
meet
thine
enemy’s
ox
or
his
ass
going
astray,
thou shalt
surely
bring
it
back
to
him
again.
If
thou
see
the
ass
of
him
that
hateth
thee
lying
under
his
burden,
and
wouldest
forbear
to
help
him,
thou shalt
surely
help
with
him.
Thou shalt
not
wrest
the
judgment
of
thy
poor
in
his
cause.
Keep
thee
far
from
a
false
matter;
and
the
innocent
and
righteous
slay
thou
not:
for
I
will
not
justify
the
wicked.
And
thou shalt
take
no
gift:
for
a
gift
blindeth
them
that
have
sight,
and
perverteth
the
words
of
the
righteous.
And
a
stranger shalt
thou
not
oppress:
for
ye
know
the
heart
of
a
stranger,
seeing
ye
were
strangers
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
six
years
thou shalt
sow
thy
land,
and shalt
gather
in
the
increase
thereof:
but
the
seventh
year
thou shalt
let
it
rest
and
lie
fallow;
that
the
poor
of
thy
people
may
eat:
and
what
they
leave
the
beast
of
the
field
shall
eat.
In
like
manner
thou shalt
deal
with
thy
vineyard,
and
with
thy
oliveyard.
Six
days
thou shalt
do
thy
work,
and
on
the
seventh
day
thou shalt
rest:
that
thine
ox
and
thine
ass
may
have
rest,
and
the
son
of
thy
handmaid,
and
the
stranger,
may
be
refreshed.
And
in
all
things
that
I
have
said
unto
you
take
ye
heed:
and
make
no
mention
of
the
name
of
other
gods,
neither
let
it
be
heard
out
of
thy
mouth.
Three
times
thou shalt
keep
a
feast
unto
me
in
the
year.
The
feast
of
unleavened
bread shalt
thou
keep:
seven
days
thou shalt
eat
unleavened
bread,
as
I
commanded
thee,
at
the
time
appointed
in
the
month
Abib (for
in
it
thou
camest
out
from
Egypt);
and
none
shall
appear
before
me
empty:
and
the
feast
of
harvest,
the
firstfruits
of
thy
labours,
which
thou sowest
in
the
field:
and
the
feast
of
ingathering,
at
the
end
of
the
year,
when
thou
gatherest
in
thy
labours
out
of
the
field.
Three
times
in
the
year
all
thy
males
shall
appear
before
the
Lord
GOD.
Thou shalt
not
offer
the
blood
of
my
sacrifice
with
leavened
bread;
neither
shall
the
fat
of
my
feast
remain
all
night
until
the
morning.
The
first
of
the
firstfruits
of
thy
ground
thou shalt
bring
into
the
house
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
Thou shalt
not
seethe
a
kid
in
its
mother’s
milk.
Behold,
I
send
an
angel
before
thee,
to
keep
thee
by
the
way,
and
to
bring
thee
into
the
place
which
I
have
prepared.
Take
ye
heed
of
him,
and
hearken
unto
his
voice;
provoke
him
not:
for
he
will
not
pardon
your
transgression;
for
my
name
is
in
him.
But
if
thou shalt
indeed
hearken
unto
his
voice,
and
do
all
that
I
speak;
then
I
will
be
an
enemy
unto
thine
enemies,
and
an
adversary
unto
thine
adversaries.
For
mine
angel
shall
go
before
thee,
and
bring
thee
in
unto
the
Amorite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Canaanite,
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite:
and
I
will
cut
them
off.
Thou shalt
not
bow
down
to
their
gods,
nor
serve
them,
nor
do
after
their
works:
but
thou shalt
utterly
overthrow
them,
and
break
in
pieces
their
pillars.
And
ye
shall
serve
the
LORD
your
God,
and
he
shall
bless
thy
bread,
and
thy
water;
and
I
will
take
sickness
away
from
the
midst
of
thee.
There
shall
none
cast
her
young,
nor
be
barren,
in
thy
land:
the
number
of
thy
days
I
will
fulfill.
I
will
send
my
terror
before
thee,
and
will discomfit
all
the
people
to
whom
thou shalt
come,
and
I
will
make
all
thine
enemies
turn
their
backs
unto
thee.
And
I
will
send
the
hornet
before
thee,
which
shall
drive
out
the
Hivite,
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Hittite,
from
before
thee.
I
will
not
drive
them
out
from
before
thee
in
one
year;
lest
the
land
become
desolate,
and
the
beast
of
the
field
multiply
against
thee.
By
little
and
little
I
will
drive
them
out
from
before
thee,
until
thou
be
increased,
and
inherit
the
land.
And
I
will
set
thy
border
from
the
Red
Sea
even
unto
the
sea
of
the
Philistines,
and
from
the
wilderness
unto
the
River:
for
I
will
deliver
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
into
your
hand;
and
thou shalt
drive
them
out
before
thee.
Thou shalt
make
no
covenant
with
them,
nor
with
their
gods.
They
shall
not
dwell
in
thy
land,
lest
they
make
thee
sin
against
me:
for
if
thou
serve
their
gods,
it
will
surely
be
a
snare
unto
thee.
And
he
said
unto
Moses,
Come
up
unto
the
LORD,
thou,
and
Aaron,
Nadab,
and
Abihu,
and
seventy
of
the
elders
of
Israel;
and
worship
ye
afar
off:
and
Moses
alone
shall
come
near
unto
the
LORD;
but
they
shall
not
come
near;
neither
shall
the
people
go
up
with
him.
And
Moses
came
and
told
the
people
all
the
words
of
the
LORD,
and
all
the
judgments:
and
all
the
people
answered
with
one
voice,
and
said,
All
the
words
which
the
LORD
hath
spoken
will
we
do.
And
Moses
wrote
all
the
words
of
the
LORD,
and
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
builded
an
altar
under
the
mount,
and
twelve
pillars,
according
to
the
twelve
tribes
of
Israel.
And
he
sent
young
men
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
offered
burnt
offerings,
and
sacrificed
peace
offerings
of
oxen
unto
the
LORD.
And
Moses
took
half
of
the
blood,
and
put
it
in
basons;
and
half
of
the
blood
he
sprinkled
on
the
altar.
And
he
took
the
book
of
the
covenant,
and
read
in
the
audience
of
the
people:
and
they
said,
All
that
the
LORD
hath
spoken
will
we
do,
and
be
obedient.
And
Moses
took
the
blood,
and
sprinkled
it
on
the
people,
and
said,
Behold
the
blood
of
the
covenant,
which
the
LORD
hath
made
with
you
concerning
all
these
words.
Then
went
up
Moses,
and
Aaron,
Nadab,
and
Abihu,
and
seventy
of
the
elders
of
Israel:
and
they
saw
the
God
of
Israel;
and
there
was
under
his
feet
as
it
were
a
paved
work
of
sapphire
stone,
and
as
it
were
the
very
heaven
for
clearness.
And
upon
the
nobles
of
the
children
of
Israel
he
laid
not
his
hand:
and
they
beheld
God,
and
did
eat
and
drink.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Come
up
to
me
into
the
mount,
and
be
there:
and
I
will
give
thee
the
tables
of
stone,
and
the
law
and
the
commandment,
which
I
have
written,
that
thou
mayest
teach
them.
And
Moses
rose
up,
and
Joshua
his
minister:
and
Moses
went
up
into
the
mount
of
God.
And
he
said
unto
the
elders,
Tarry
ye
here
for
us,
until
we
come
again
unto
you:
and,
behold,
Aaron
and
Hur
are
with
you:
whosoever
hath
a
cause,
let
him
come
near
unto
them.
And
Moses
went
up
into
the
mount,
and
the
cloud
covered
the
mount.
And
the
glory
of
the
LORD
abode
upon
mount
Sinai,
and
the
cloud
covered
it
six
days:
and
the
seventh
day
he
called
unto
Moses
out
of
the
midst
of
the
cloud.
And
the
appearance
of
the
glory
of
the
LORD
was
like
devouring
fire
on
the
top
of
the
mount
in
the
eyes
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Moses
entered
into
the
midst
of
the
cloud,
and
went
up
into
the
mount:
and
Moses
was
in
the
mount
forty
days
and
forty
nights.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
take
for
me
an
offering:
of
every
man
whose
heart
maketh
him
willing
ye
shall
take
my
offering.
And
this
is
the
offering
which
ye
shall
take
of
them;
gold,
and
silver,
and
brass;
and
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
linen,
and
goats’
hair;
and
rams’
skins
dyed
red,
and sealskins,
and
acacia
wood;
oil
for
the
light,
spices
for
the
anointing
oil,
and
for
the
sweet
incense;
onyx
stones,
and
stones
to
be
set,
for
the
ephod,
and
for
the
breastplate.
And
let
them
make
me
a
sanctuary;
that
I
may
dwell
among
them.
According
to
all
that
I
shew
thee,
the
pattern
of
the
tabernacle,
and
the
pattern
of
all
the
furniture
thereof,
even
so
shall
ye
make
it.
And
they
shall
make
an
ark
of
acacia
wood:
two
cubits
and
a
half
shall
be
the
length
thereof,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
breadth
thereof,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
height
thereof.
And
thou shalt
overlay
it
with
pure
gold,
within
and
without shalt
thou
overlay
it,
and shalt
make
upon
it
a
crown
of
gold
round
about.
And
thou shalt
cast
four
rings
of
gold
for
it,
and
put
them
in
the
four
feet
thereof;
and
two
rings
shall
be
on
the
one
side
of
it,
and
two
rings
on
the
other
side
of
it.
And
thou shalt
make
staves
of
acacia
wood,
and
overlay
them
with
gold.
And
thou shalt
put
the
staves
into
the
rings
on
the
sides
of
the
ark,
to
bear
the
ark
withal.
The
staves
shall
be
in
the
rings
of
the
ark:
they
shall
not
be
taken
from
it.
And
thou shalt
put
into
the
ark
the
testimony
which
I
shall
give
thee.
And
thou shalt
make
a mercy-seat
of
pure
gold:
two
cubits
and
a
half
shall
be
the
length
thereof,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
breadth
thereof.
And
thou shalt
make
two
cherubim
of
gold;
of
beaten
work shalt
thou
make
them,
at
the
two
ends
of
the mercy-seat.
And
make
one
cherub
at
the
one
end,
and
one
cherub
at
the
other
end:
of
one
piece
with
the mercy-seat
shall
ye
make
the
cherubim
on
the
two
ends
thereof.
And
the
cherubim
shall
spread
out
their
wings
on
high,
covering
the mercy-seat
with
their
wings,
with
their
faces
one
to
another;
toward
the mercy-seat
shall
the
faces
of
the
cherubim
be.
And
thou shalt
put
the mercy-seat
above
upon
the
ark;
and
in
the
ark
thou shalt
put
the
testimony
that
I
shall
give
thee.
And
there
I
will
meet
with
thee,
and
I
will
commune
with
thee
from
above
the mercy-seat,
from
between
the
two
cherubim
which
are
upon
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
of
all
things
which
I
will
give
thee
in
commandment
unto
the
children
of
Israel.
And
thou shalt
make
a
table
of
acacia
wood:
two
cubits
shall
be
the
length
thereof,
and
a
cubit
the
breadth
thereof,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
height
thereof.
And
thou shalt
overlay
it
with
pure
gold,
and
make thereto
a
crown
of
gold
round
about.
And
thou shalt
make
unto
it
a
border
of
an
handbreadth
round
about,
and
thou shalt
make
a
golden
crown
to
the
border
thereof
round
about.
And
thou shalt
make
for
it
four
rings
of
gold,
and
put
the
rings
in
the
four
corners
that
are
on
the
four
feet
thereof.
Close
by
the
border
shall
the
rings
be,
for
places
for
the
staves
to
bear
the
table.
And
thou shalt
make
the
staves
of
acacia
wood,
and
overlay
them
with
gold,
that
the
table
may
be
borne
with
them.
And
thou shalt
make
the
dishes
thereof,
and
the
spoons
thereof,
and
the
flagons
thereof,
and
the
bowls
thereof,
to
pour
out
withal:
of
pure
gold shalt
thou
make
them.
And
thou shalt
set
upon
the
table
shewbread
before
me
alway.
And
thou shalt
make
a
candlestick
of
pure
gold:
of
beaten
work
shall
the
candlestick
be
made,
even
its
base,
and
its
shaft;
its
cups,
its
knops,
and
its
flowers,
shall
be
of
one
piece
with
it:
and
there
shall
be
six
branches
going
out
of
the
sides
thereof;
three
branches
of
the
candlestick
out
of
the
one
side
thereof,
and
three
branches
of
the
candlestick
out
of
the
other
side
thereof:
three
cups
made
like almond-blossoms
in
one
branch,
a
knop
and
a
flower;
and
three
cups
made
like almond-blossoms
in
the
other
branch,
a
knop
and
a
flower:
so
for
the
six
branches
going
out
of
the
candlestick:
and
in
the
candlestick
four
cups
made
like almond-blossoms,
the
knops
thereof,
and
the
flowers
thereof:
and
a
knop
under
two
branches
of
one
piece
with
it,
and
a
knop
under
two
branches
of
one
piece
with
it,
and
a
knop
under
two
branches
of
one
piece
with
it,
for
the
six
branches
going
out
of
the
candlestick.
Their
knops
and
their
branches
shall
be
of
one
piece
with
it:
the
whole
of
it
one
beaten
work
of
pure
gold.
And
thou shalt
make
the
lamps
thereof,
seven:
and
they
shall
light
the
lamps
thereof,
to
give
light
over
against
it.
And
the
tongs
thereof,
and
the
snuffdishes
thereof,
shall
be
of
pure
gold.
Of
a
talent
of
pure
gold
shall
it
be
made,
with
all
these
vessels.
And
see
that
thou
make
them
after
their
pattern,
which
hath
been
shewed
thee
in
the
mount.
Moreover
thou shalt
make
the
tabernacle
with
ten
curtains;
of
fine
twined
linen,
and
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
with
cherubim
the
work
of
the
cunning
workman shalt
thou
make
them.
The
length
of
each
curtain
shall
be
eight
and
twenty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
of
each
curtain
four
cubits:
all
the
curtains
shall
have
one
measure.
Five
curtains
shall
be
coupled
together
one
to
another;
and
the
other
five
curtains
shall
be
coupled
one
to
another.
And
thou shalt
make
loops
of
blue
upon
the
edge
of
the
one
curtain
from
the
selvedge
in
the
coupling;
and
likewise shalt
thou
make
in
the
edge
of
the
curtain
that
is
outmost
in
the
second
coupling.
Fifty
loops shalt
thou
make
in
the
one
curtain,
and
fifty
loops shalt
thou
make
in
the
edge
of
the
curtain
that
is
in
the
second
coupling;
the
loops
shall
be
opposite
one
to
another.
And
thou shalt
make
fifty
clasps
of
gold,
and
couple
the
curtains
one
to
another
with
the
clasps:
and
the
tabernacle
shall
be
one.
And
thou shalt
make
curtains
of
goats’
hair
for
a
tent
over
the
tabernacle:
eleven
curtains shalt
thou
make
them.
The
length
of
each
curtain
shall
be
thirty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
of
each
curtain
four
cubits:
the
eleven
curtains
shall
have
one
measure.
And
thou shalt
couple
five
curtains
by
themselves,
and
six
curtains
by
themselves,
and shalt
double
over
the
sixth
curtain
in
the
forefront
of
the
tent.
And
thou shalt
make
fifty
loops
on
the
edge
of
the
one
curtain
that
is
outmost
in
the
coupling,
and
fifty
loops
upon
the
edge
of
the
curtain
which
is
outmost
in
the
second
coupling.
And
thou shalt
make
fifty
clasps
of
brass,
and
put
the
clasps
into
the
loops,
and
couple
the
tent
together,
that
it
may
be
one.
And
the overhanging
part
that
remaineth
of
the
curtains
of
the
tent,
the
half
curtain
that
remaineth,
shall
hang
over
the
back
of
the
tabernacle.
And
the
cubit
on
the
one
side,
and
the
cubit
on
the
other
side,
of
that
which
remaineth
in
the
length
of
the
curtains
of
the
tent,
shall
hang
over
the
sides
of
the
tabernacle
on
this
side
and
on
that
side,
to
cover
it.
And
thou shalt
make
a
covering
for
the
tent
of
rams’
skins
dyed
red,
and
a
covering
of sealskins
above.
And
thou shalt
make
the
boards
for
the
tabernacle
of
acacia
wood,
standing
up.
Ten
cubits
shall
be
the
length
of
a
board,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
breadth
of
each
board.
Two
tenons
shall
there
be
in
each
board,
joined
one
to
another:
thus shalt
thou
make
for
all
the
boards
of
the
tabernacle.
And
thou shalt
make
the
boards
for
the
tabernacle,
twenty
boards
for
the
south
side
southward.
And
thou shalt
make
forty
sockets
of
silver
under
the
twenty
boards;
two
sockets
under
one
board
for
its
two
tenons,
and
two
sockets
under
another
board
for
its
two
tenons:
and
for
the
second
side
of
the
tabernacle,
on
the
north
side,
twenty
boards:
and
their
forty
sockets
of
silver;
two
sockets
under
one
board,
and
two
sockets
under
another
board.
And
for
the
hinder
part
of
the
tabernacle
westward
thou shalt
make
six
boards.
And
two
boards shalt
thou
make
for
the
corners
of
the
tabernacle
in
the
hinder
part.
And
they
shall
be
double
beneath,
and
in
like
manner
they
shall
be
entire
unto
the
top
thereof
unto
one
ring:
thus
shall
it
be
for
them
both;
they
shall
be
for
the
two
corners.
And
there
shall
be
eight
boards,
and
their
sockets
of
silver,
sixteen
sockets;
two
sockets
under
one
board,
and
two
sockets
under
another
board.
And
thou shalt
make
bars
of
acacia
wood;
five
for
the
boards
of
the
one
side
of
the
tabernacle,
and
five
bars
for
the
boards
of
the
other
side
of
the
tabernacle,
and
five
bars
for
the
boards
of
the
side
of
the
tabernacle,
for
the
hinder
part
westward.
And
the
middle
bar
in
the
midst
of
the
boards
shall
pass
through
from
end
to
end.
And
thou shalt
overlay
the
boards
with
gold,
and
make
their
rings
of
gold
for
places
for
the
bars:
and
thou shalt
overlay
the
bars
with
gold.
And
thou shalt
rear
up
the
tabernacle
according
to
the
fashion
thereof
which
hath
been
shewed
thee
in
the
mount.
And
thou shalt
make
a
veil
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen:
with
cherubim
the
work
of
the
cunning
workman
shall
it
be
made:
and
thou shalt
hang
it
upon
four
pillars
of
acacia
overlaid
with
gold,
their
hooks
shall
be
of
gold,
upon
four
sockets
of
silver.
And
thou shalt
hang
up
the
veil
under
the
clasps,
and shalt
bring
in
thither
within
the
veil
the
ark
of
the
testimony:
and
the
veil
shall
divide
unto
you
between
the
holy
place
and
the
most
holy.
And
thou shalt
put
the mercy-seat
upon
the
ark
of
the
testimony
in
the
most
holy
place.
And
thou shalt
set
the
table
without
the
veil,
and
the
candlestick
over
against
the
table
on
the
side
of
the
tabernacle
toward
the
south:
and
thou shalt
put
the
table
on
the
north
side.
And
thou shalt
make
a
screen
for
the
door
of
the
Tent,
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen,
the
work
of
the
embroiderer.
And
thou shalt
make
for
the
screen
five
pillars
of
acacia,
and
overlay
them
with
gold;
their
hooks
shall
be
of
gold:
and
thou shalt
cast
five
sockets
of
brass
for
them.
And
thou shalt
make
the
altar
of
acacia
wood,
five
cubits
long,
and
five
cubits
broad;
the
altar
shall
be
foursquare:
and
the
height
thereof
shall
be
three
cubits.
And
thou shalt
make
the
horns
of
it
upon
the
four
corners
thereof:
the
horns
thereof
shall
be
of
one
piece
with
it:
and
thou shalt
overlay
it
with
brass.
And
thou shalt
make
its
pots
to
take
away
its
ashes,
and
its
shovels,
and
its
basons,
and
its
fleshhooks,
and
its
firepans:
all
the
vessels
thereof
thou shalt
make
of
brass.
And
thou shalt
make
for
it
a
grating
of
network
of
brass;
and
upon
the
net shalt
thou
make
four
brasen
rings
in
the
four
corners
thereof.
And
thou shalt
put
it
under
the
ledge
round
the
altar
beneath,
that
the
net
may
reach
halfway
up
the
altar.
And
thou shalt
make
staves
for
the
altar,
staves
of
acacia
wood,
and
overlay
them
with
brass.
And
the
staves
thereof
shall
be
put
into
the
rings,
and
the
staves
shall
be
upon
the
two
sides
of
the
altar,
in
bearing
it.
Hollow
with
planks shalt
thou
make
it:
as
it
hath
been
shewed
thee
in
the
mount,
so
shall
they
make
it.
And
thou shalt
make
the
court
of
the
tabernacle:
for
the
south
side
southward
there
shall
be
hangings
for
the
court
of
fine
twined
linen
an
hundred
cubits
long
for
one
side:
and
the
pillars
thereof
shall
be
twenty,
and
their
sockets
twenty,
of
brass;
the
hooks
of
the
pillars
and
their
fillets
shall
be
of
silver.
And
likewise
for
the
north
side
in
length
there
shall
be
hangings
an
hundred
cubits
long,
and
the
pillars
thereof
twenty,
and
their
sockets
twenty,
of
brass;
the
hooks
of
the
pillars
and
their
fillets
of
silver.
And
for
the
breadth
of
the
court
on
the
west
side
shall
be
hangings
of
fifty
cubits:
their
pillars
ten,
and
their
sockets
ten.
And
the
breadth
of
the
court
on
the
east
side
eastward
shall
be
fifty
cubits.
The
hangings
for
the
one
side
of
the
gate
shall
be
fifteen
cubits:
their
pillars
three,
and
their
sockets
three.
And
for
the
other
side
shall
be
hangings
of
fifteen
cubits:
their
pillars
three,
and
their
sockets
three.
And
for
the
gate
of
the
court
shall
be
a
screen
of
twenty
cubits,
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen,
the
work
of
the
embroiderer:
their
pillars
four,
and
their
sockets
four.
All
the
pillars
of
the
court
round
about
shall
be
filleted
with
silver;
their
hooks
of
silver,
and
their
sockets
of
brass.
The
length
of
the
court
shall
be
an
hundred
cubits,
and
the
breadth
fifty
every
where,
and
the
height
five
cubits,
of
fine
twined
linen,
and
their
sockets
of
brass.
All
the
instruments
of
the
tabernacle
in
all
the
service
thereof,
and
all
the
pins
thereof,
and
all
the
pins
of
the
court,
shall
be
of
brass.
And
thou shalt
command
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
bring
unto
thee
pure
olive
oil
beaten
for
the
light,
to
cause
a
lamp
to
burn
continually.
In
the
tent
of
meeting,
without
the
veil
which
is
before
the
testimony,
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
order
it
from
evening
to
morning
before
the
LORD:
it
shall
be
a
statute
for
ever
throughout
their
generations
on
the
behalf
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
bring
thou
near
unto
thee
Aaron
thy
brother,
and
his
sons
with
him,
from
among
the
children
of
Israel,
that
he
may
minister
unto
me
in
the
priest’s
office,
even
Aaron,
Nadab
and
Abihu,
Eleazar
and
Ithamar,
Aaron’s
sons.
And
thou shalt
make
holy
garments
for
Aaron
thy
brother,
for
glory
and
for
beauty.
And
thou shalt
speak
unto
all
that
are
wise
hearted,
whom
I
have
filled
with
the
spirit
of
wisdom,
that
they
make
Aaron’s
garments
to
sanctify
him,
that
he
may
minister
unto
me
in
the
priest’s
office.
And
these
are
the
garments
which
they
shall
make;
a
breastplate,
and
an
ephod,
and
a
robe,
and
a
coat
of chequer
work,
a
mitre,
and
a
girdle:
and
they
shall
make
holy
garments
for
Aaron
thy
brother,
and
his
sons,
that
he
may
minister
unto
me
in
the
priest’s
office.
And
they
shall
take
the
gold,
and
the
blue,
and
the
purple,
and
the
scarlet,
and
the
fine
linen.
And
they
shall
make
the
ephod
of
gold,
of
blue,
and
purple,
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen,
the
work
of
the
cunning
workman.
It
shall
have
two
shoulderpieces
joined
to
the
two
ends
thereof;
that
it
may
be
joined
together.
And
the cunningly
woven
band,
which
is
upon
it,
to
gird
it
on
withal,
shall
be
like
the
work
thereof
and
of
the
same
piece;
of
gold,
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen.
And
thou shalt
take
two
onyx
stones,
and
grave
on
them
the
names
of
the
children
of
Israel:
six
of
their
names
on
the
one
stone,
and
the
names
of
the
six
that
remain
on
the
other
stone,
according
to
their
birth.
With
the
work
of
an
engraver
in
stone,
like
the
engravings
of
a
signet, shalt
thou
engrave
the
two
stones,
according
to
the
names
of
the
children
of
Israel:
thou shalt
make
them
to
be
enclosed
in
ouches
of
gold.
And
thou shalt
put
the
two
stones
upon
the
shoulderpieces
of
the
ephod,
to
be
stones
of
memorial
for
the
children
of
Israel:
and
Aaron
shall
bear
their
names
before
the
LORD
upon
his
two
shoulders
for
a
memorial.
And
thou shalt
make
ouches
of
gold:
and
two
chains
of
pure
gold;
like
cords shalt
thou
make
them,
of
wreathen
work:
and
thou shalt
put
the
wreathen
chains
on
the
ouches.
And
thou shalt
make
a
breastplate
of
judgment,
the
work
of
the
cunning
workman;
like
the
work
of
the
ephod
thou shalt
make
it;
of
gold,
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen, shalt
thou
make
it.
Foursquare
it
shall
be
and
double;
a
span
shall
be
the
length
thereof,
and
a
span
the
breadth
thereof.
And
thou shalt
set
in
it
settings
of
stones,
four
rows
of
stones:
a
row
of
sardius,
topaz,
and
carbuncle
shall
be
the
first
row;
and
the
second
row
an
emerald,
a
sapphire,
and
a
diamond;
and
the
third
row
a
jacinth,
an
agate,
and
an
amethyst;
and
the
fourth
row
a
beryl,
and
an
onyx,
and
a
jasper:
they
shall
be
enclosed
in
gold
in
their
settings.
And
the
stones
shall
be
according
to
the
names
of
the
children
of
Israel,
twelve,
according
to
their
names;
like
the
engravings
of
a
signet,
every
one
according
to
his
name,
they
shall
be
for
the
twelve
tribes.
And
thou shalt
make
upon
the
breastplate
chains
like
cords,
of
wreathen
work
of
pure
gold.
And
thou shalt
make
upon
the
breastplate
two
rings
of
gold,
and shalt
put
the
two
rings
on
the
two
ends
of
the
breastplate.
And
thou shalt
put
the
two
wreathen
chains
of
gold
on
the
two
rings
at
the
ends
of
the
breastplate.
And
the
other
two
ends
of
the
two
wreathen
chains
thou shalt
put
on
the
two
ouches,
and
put
them
on
the
shoulderpieces
of
the
ephod,
in
the
forepart
thereof.
And
thou shalt
make
two
rings
of
gold,
and
thou shalt
put
them
upon
the
two
ends
of
the
breastplate,
upon
the
edge
thereof,
which
is
toward
the
side
of
the
ephod
inward.
And
thou shalt
make
two
rings
of
gold,
and shalt
put
them
on
the
two
shoulderpieces
of
the
ephod
underneath,
in
the
forepart
thereof,
close
by
the
coupling
thereof,
above
the cunningly
woven
band
of
the
ephod.
And
they
shall
bind
the
breastplate
by
the
rings
thereof
unto
the
rings
of
the
ephod
with
a
lace
of
blue,
that
it
may
be
upon
the cunningly
woven
band
of
the
ephod,
and
that
the
breastplate
be
not
loosed
from
the
ephod.
And
Aaron
shall
bear
the
names
of
the
children
of
Israel
in
the
breastplate
of
judgment
upon
his
heart,
when
he
goeth
in
unto
the
holy
place,
for
a
memorial
before
the
LORD
continually.
And
thou shalt
put
in
the
breastplate
of
judgment
the
Urim
and
the
Thummim;
and
they
shall
be
upon
Aaron’s
heart,
when
he
goeth
in
before
the
LORD:
and
Aaron
shall
bear
the
judgment
of
the
children
of
Israel
upon
his
heart
before
the
LORD
continually.
And
thou shalt
make
the
robe
of
the
ephod
all
of
blue.
And
it
shall
have
a
hole
for
the
head
in
the
midst
thereof:
it
shall
have
a
binding
of
woven
work
round
about
the
hole
of
it,
as
it
were
the
hole
of
a
coat
of
mail,
that
it
be
not
rent.
And
upon
the
skirts
of
it
thou shalt
make
pomegranates
of
blue,
and
of
purple,
and
of
scarlet,
round
about
the
skirts
thereof;
and
bells
of
gold
between
them
round
about:
a
golden
bell
and
a
pomegranate,
a
golden
bell
and
a
pomegranate,
upon
the
skirts
of
the
robe
round
about.
And
it
shall
be
upon
Aaron
to
minister:
and
the
sound
thereof
shall
be
heard
when
he
goeth
in
unto
the
holy
place
before
the
LORD,
and
when
he
cometh
out,
that
he
die
not.
And
thou shalt
make
a
plate
of
pure
gold,
and
grave
upon
it,
like
the
engravings
of
a
signet,
HOLY
TO
THE
LORD.
And
thou shalt
put
it
on
a
lace
of
blue,
and
it
shall
be
upon
the
mitre;
upon
the
forefront
of
the
mitre
it
shall
be.
And
it
shall
be
upon
Aaron’s
forehead,
and
Aaron
shall
bear
the
iniquity
of
the
holy
things,
which
the
children
of
Israel
shall
hallow
in
all
their
holy
gifts;
and
it
shall
be
always
upon
his
forehead,
that
they
may
be
accepted
before
the
LORD.
And
thou shalt
weave
the
coat
in chequer
work
of
fine
linen,
and
thou shalt
make
a
mitre
of
fine
linen,
and
thou shalt
make
a
girdle,
the
work
of
the
embroiderer.
And
for
Aaron’s
sons
thou shalt
make
coats,
and
thou shalt
make
for
them
girdles,
and headtires shalt
thou
make
for
them,
for
glory
and
for
beauty.
And
thou shalt
put
them
upon
Aaron
thy
brother,
and
upon
his
sons
with
him;
and shalt
anoint
them,
and
consecrate
them,
and
sanctify
them,
that
they
may
minister
unto
me
in
the
priest’s
office.
And
thou shalt
make
them
linen
breeches
to
cover
the
flesh
of
their
nakedness;
from
the
loins
even
unto
the
thighs
they
shall
reach:
and
they
shall
be
upon
Aaron,
and
upon
his
sons,
when
they
go
in
unto
the
tent
of
meeting,
or
when
they
come
near
unto
the
altar
to
minister
in
the
holy
place;
that
they
bear
not
iniquity,
and
die:
it
shall
be
a
statute
for
ever
unto
him
and
unto
his
seed
after
him.
And
this
is
the
thing
that
thou shalt
do
unto
them
to
hallow
them,
to
minister
unto
me
in
the
priest’s
office:
take
one
young
bullock
and
two
rams
without
blemish,
and
unleavened
bread,
and
cakes
unleavened
mingled
with
oil,
and
wafers
unleavened
anointed
with
oil:
of
fine
wheaten
flour shalt
thou
make
them.
And
thou shalt
put
them
into
one
basket,
and
bring
them
in
the
basket,
with
the
bullock
and
the
two
rams.
And
Aaron
and
his
sons
thou shalt
bring
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and shalt
wash
them
with
water.
And
thou shalt
take
the
garments,
and
put
upon
Aaron
the
coat,
and
the
robe
of
the
ephod,
and
the
ephod,
and
the
breastplate,
and
gird
him
with
the cunningly
woven
band
of
the
ephod:
and
thou shalt
set
the
mitre
upon
his
head,
and
put
the
holy
crown
upon
the
mitre.
Then shalt
thou
take
the
anointing
oil,
and
pour
it
upon
his
head,
and
anoint
him.
And
thou shalt
bring
his
sons,
and
put
coats
upon
them.
And
thou shalt
gird
them
with
girdles,
Aaron
and
his
sons,
and
bind headtires
on
them:
and
they
shall
have
the
priesthood
by
a
perpetual
statute:
and
thou shalt
consecrate
Aaron
and
his
sons.
And
thou shalt
bring
the
bullock
before
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
lay
their
hands
upon
the
head
of
the
bullock.
And
thou shalt
kill
the
bullock
before
the
LORD,
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
thou shalt
take
of
the
blood
of
the
bullock,
and
put
it
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar
with
thy
finger;
and
thou shalt
pour
out
all
the
blood
at
the
base
of
the
altar.
And
thou shalt
take
all
the
fat
that
covereth
the
inwards,
and
the
caul
upon
the
liver,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
the
fat
that
is
upon
them,
and
burn
them
upon
the
altar.
But
the
flesh
of
the
bullock,
and
its
skin,
and
its
dung, shalt
thou
burn
with
fire
without
the
camp:
it
is
a
sin
offering.
Thou shalt
also
take
the
one
ram;
and
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
lay
their
hands
upon
the
head
of
the
ram.
And
thou shalt
slay
the
ram,
and
thou shalt
take
its
blood,
and
sprinkle
it
round
about
upon
the
altar.
And
thou shalt
cut
the
ram
into
its
pieces,
and
wash
its
inwards,
and
its
legs,
and
put
them
with
its
pieces,
and
with
its
head.
And
thou shalt
burn
the
whole
ram
upon
the
altar:
it
is
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD:
it
is
a
sweet
savour,
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
thou shalt
take
the
other
ram;
and
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
lay
their
hands
upon
the
head
of
the
ram.
Then shalt
thou
kill
the
ram,
and
take
of
its
blood,
and
put
it
upon
the
tip
of
the
right
ear
of
Aaron,
and
upon
the
tip
of
the
right
ear
of
his
sons,
and
upon
the
thumb
of
their
right
hand,
and
upon
the
great
toe
of
their
right
foot,
and
sprinkle
the
blood
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
thou shalt
take
of
the
blood
that
is
upon
the
altar,
and
of
the
anointing
oil,
and
sprinkle
it
upon
Aaron,
and
upon
his
garments,
and
upon
his
sons,
and
upon
the
garments
of
his
sons
with
him:
and
he
shall
be
hallowed,
and
his
garments,
and
his
sons,
and
his
sons’
garments
with
him.
Also
thou shalt
take
of
the
ram
the
fat,
and
the
fat
tail,
and
the
fat
that
covereth
the
inwards,
and
the
caul
of
the
liver,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
the
fat
that
is
upon
them,
and
the
right
thigh;
for
it
is
a
ram
of
consecration:
and
one
loaf
of
bread,
and
one
cake
of
oiled
bread,
and
one
wafer,
out
of
the
basket
of
unleavened
bread
that
is
before
the
LORD:
and
thou shalt
put
the
whole
upon
the
hands
of
Aaron,
and
upon
the
hands
of
his
sons;
and shalt
wave
them
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD.
And
thou shalt
take
them
from
their
hands,
and
burn
them
on
the
altar
upon
the
burnt
offering,
for
a
sweet
savour
before
the
LORD:
it
is
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
thou shalt
take
the
breast
of
Aaron’s
ram
of
consecration,
and
wave
it
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD:
and
it
shall
be
thy
portion.
And
thou shalt
sanctify
the
breast
of
the
wave
offering,
and
the
thigh
of
the
heave
offering,
which
is
waved,
and
which
is
heaved
up,
of
the
ram
of
consecration,
even
of
that
which
is
for
Aaron,
and
of
that
which
is
for
his
sons:
and
it
shall
be
for
Aaron
and
his
sons
as
a
due
for
ever
from
the
children
of
Israel:
for
it
is
an
heave
offering:
and
it
shall
be
an
heave
offering
from
the
children
of
Israel
of
the
sacrifices
of
their
peace
offerings,
even
their
heave
offering
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
holy
garments
of
Aaron
shall
be
for
his
sons
after
him,
to
be
anointed
in
them,
and
to
be
consecrated
in
them.
Seven
days
shall
the
son
that
is
priest
in
his
stead
put
them
on,
when
he
cometh
into
the
tent
of
meeting
to
minister
in
the
holy
place.
And
thou shalt
take
the
ram
of
consecration,
and
seethe
its
flesh
in
a
holy
place.
And
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
eat
the
flesh
of
the
ram,
and
the
bread
that
is
in
the
basket,
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
they
shall
eat
those
things
wherewith
atonement
was
made,
to
consecrate
and
to
sanctify
them:
but
a
stranger
shall
not
eat
thereof,
because
they
are
holy.
And
if aught
of
the
flesh
of
the
consecration,
or
of
the
bread,
remain
unto
the
morning,
then
thou shalt
burn
the
remainder
with
fire:
it
shall
not
be
eaten,
because
it
is
holy.
And
thus shalt
thou
do
unto
Aaron,
and
to
his
sons,
according
to
all
that
I
have
commanded
thee:
seven
days shalt
thou
consecrate
them.
And
every
day shalt
thou
offer
the
bullock
of
sin
offering
for
atonement:
and
thou shalt
cleanse
the
altar,
when
thou
makest
atonement
for
it;
and
thou shalt
anoint
it,
to
sanctify
it.
Seven
days
thou shalt
make
atonement
for
the
altar,
and
sanctify
it:
and
the
altar
shall
be
most
holy;
whatsoever
toucheth
the
altar
shall
be
holy.
Now
this
is
that
which
thou shalt
offer
upon
the
altar;
two
lambs
of
the
first
year
day
by
day
continually.
The
one
lamb
thou shalt
offer
in
the
morning;
and
the
other
lamb
thou shalt
offer
at
even:
and
with
the
one
lamb
a
tenth
part
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
the
fourth
part
of
an
hin
of
beaten
oil;
and
the
fourth
part
of
an
hin
of
wine
for
a
drink
offering.
And
the
other
lamb
thou shalt
offer
at
even,
and shalt
do thereto
according
to
the
meal
offering
of
the
morning,
and
according
to
the
drink
offering
thereof,
for
a
sweet
savour,
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
It
shall
be
a
continual
burnt
offering
throughout
your
generations
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting
before
the
LORD:
where
I
will
meet
with
you,
to
speak
there
unto
thee.
And
there
I
will
meet
with
the
children
of
Israel;
and
the
Tent
shall
be
sanctified
by
my
glory.
And
I
will
sanctify
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
altar:
Aaron
also
and
his
sons
will
I
sanctify,
to
minister
to
me
in
the
priest’s
office.
And
I
will
dwell
among
the
children
of
Israel,
and
will
be
their
God.
And
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
their
God,
that
brought
them
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
that
I
may
dwell
among
them:
I
am
the
LORD
their
God.
And
thou shalt
make
an
altar
to
burn
incense
upon:
of
acacia
wood shalt
thou
make
it.
A
cubit
shall
be
the
length
thereof,
and
a
cubit
the
breadth
thereof;
foursquare
shall
it
be:
and
two
cubits
shall
be
the
height
thereof:
the
horns
thereof
shall
be
of
one
piece
with
it.
And
thou shalt
overlay
it
with
pure
gold,
the
top
thereof,
and
the
sides
thereof
round
about,
and
the
horns
thereof;
and
thou shalt
make
unto
it
a
crown
of
gold
round
about.
And
two
golden
rings shalt
thou
make
for
it
under
the
crown
thereof,
upon
the
two
ribs
thereof,
upon
the
two
sides
of
it shalt
thou
make
them;
and
they
shall
be
for
places
for
staves
to
bear
it
withal.
And
thou shalt
make
the
staves
of
acacia
wood,
and
overlay
them
with
gold.
And
thou shalt
put
it
before
the
veil
that
is
by
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
before
the mercy-seat
that
is
over
the
testimony,
where
I
will
meet
with
thee.
And
Aaron
shall
burn
thereon
incense
of
sweet
spices:
every
morning,
when
he
dresseth
the
lamps,
he
shall
burn
it.
And
when
Aaron
lighteth
the
lamps
at
even,
he
shall
burn
it,
a
perpetual
incense
before
the
LORD
throughout
your
generations.
Ye
shall
offer
no
strange
incense
thereon,
nor
burnt
offering,
nor
meal
offering;
and
ye
shall
pour
no
drink
offering
thereon.
And
Aaron
shall
make
atonement
upon
the
horns
of
it
once
in
the
year:
with
the
blood
of
the
sin
offering
of
atonement
once
in
the
year
shall
he
make
atonement
for
it
throughout
your
generations:
it
is
most
holy
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
When
thou
takest
the
sum
of
the
children
of
Israel,
according
to
those
that
are
numbered
of
them,
then
shall
they
give
every
man
a
ransom
for
his
soul
unto
the
LORD,
when
thou
numberest
them;
that
there
be
no
plague
among
them,
when
thou
numberest
them.
This
they
shall
give,
every
one
that
passeth
over
unto
them
that
are
numbered,
half
a
shekel
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary: (the
shekel
is
twenty
gerahs:)
half
a
shekel
for
an
offering
to
the
LORD.
Every
one
that
passeth
over
unto
them
that
are
numbered,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
shall
give
the
offering
of
the
LORD.
The
rich
shall
not
give
more,
and
the
poor
shall
not
give
less,
than
the
half
shekel,
when
they
give
the
offering
of
the
LORD,
to
make
atonement
for
your
souls.
And
thou shalt
take
the
atonement
money
from
the
children
of
Israel,
and shalt
appoint
it
for
the
service
of
the
tent
of
meeting;
that
it
may
be
a
memorial
for
the
children
of
Israel
before
the
LORD,
to
make
atonement
for
your
souls.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Thou shalt
also
make
a
laver
of
brass,
and
the
base
thereof
of
brass,
to
wash
withal:
and
thou shalt
put
it
between
the
tent
of
meeting
and
the
altar,
and
thou shalt
put
water
therein.
And
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
wash
their
hands
and
their
feet thereat:
when
they
go
into
the
tent
of
meeting,
they
shall
wash
with
water,
that
they
die
not;
or
when
they
come
near
to
the
altar
to
minister,
to
burn
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD:
so
they
shall
wash
their
hands
and
their
feet,
that
they
die
not:
and
it
shall
be
a
statute
for
ever
to
them,
even
to
him
and
to
his
seed
throughout
their
generations.
Moreover
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Take
thou
also
unto
thee
the
chief
spices,
of
flowing
myrrh
five
hundred
shekels,
and
of
sweet
cinnamon
half
so
much,
even
two
hundred
and
fifty,
and
of
sweet
calamus
two
hundred
and
fifty,
and
of
cassia
five
hundred,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary,
and
of
olive
oil
an
hin:
and
thou shalt
make
it
an
holy
anointing
oil,
a
perfume compounded
after
the
art
of
the
perfumer:
it
shall
be
an
holy
anointing
oil.
And
thou shalt
anoint
therewith
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
and
the
table
and
all
the
vessels
thereof,
and
the
candlestick
and
the
vessels
thereof,
and
the
altar
of
incense,
and
the
altar
of
burnt
offering
with
all
the
vessels
thereof,
and
the
laver
and
the
base
thereof.
And
thou shalt
sanctify
them,
that
they
may
be
most
holy:
whatsoever
toucheth
them
shall
be
holy.
And
thou shalt
anoint
Aaron
and
his
sons,
and
sanctify
them,
that
they
may
minister
unto
me
in
the
priest’s
office.
And
thou shalt
speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
This
shall
be
an
holy
anointing
oil
unto
me
throughout
your
generations.
Upon
the
flesh
of
man
shall
it
not
be
poured,
neither
shall
ye
make
any
like
it,
according
to
the
composition
thereof:
it
is
holy,
and
it
shall
be
holy
unto
you.
Whosoever
compoundeth
any
like
it,
or
whosoever
putteth
any
of
it
upon
a
stranger,
he
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Take
unto
thee
sweet
spices,
stacte,
and
onycha,
and
galbanum;
sweet
spices
with
pure
frankincense:
of
each
shall
there
be
a
like
weight;
and
thou shalt
make
of
it
incense,
a
perfume
after
the
art
of
the
perfumer,
seasoned
with
salt,
pure
and
holy:
and
thou shalt
beat
some
of
it
very
small,
and
put
of
it
before
the
testimony
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
where
I
will
meet
with
thee:
it
shall
be
unto
you
most
holy.
And
the
incense
which
thou shalt
make,
according
to
the
composition
thereof
ye
shall
not
make
for
yourselves:
it
shall
be
unto
thee
holy
for
the
LORD.
Whosoever
shall
make
like
unto
that,
to
smell thereto,
he
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
See,
I
have
called
by
name
Bezalel
the
son
of
Uri,
the
son
of
Hur,
of
the
tribe
of
Judah:
and
I
have
filled
him
with
the
spirit
of
God,
in
wisdom,
and
in
understanding,
and
in
knowledge,
and
in
all
manner
of
workmanship,
to
devise
cunning
works,
to
work
in
gold,
and
in
silver,
and
in
brass,
and
in
cutting
of
stones
for
setting,
and
in
carving
of
wood,
to
work
in
all
manner
of
workmanship.
And
I,
behold,
I
have
appointed
with
him
Oholiab,
the
son
of
Ahisamach,
of
the
tribe
of
Dan;
and
in
the
hearts
of
all
that
are
wise
hearted
I
have
put
wisdom,
that
they
may
make
all
that
I
have
commanded
thee:
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
and
the mercy-seat
that
is thereupon,
and
all
the
furniture
of
the
Tent;
and
the
table
and
its
vessels,
and
the
pure
candlestick
with
all
its
vessels,
and
the
altar
of
incense;
and
the
altar
of
burnt
offering
with
all
its
vessels,
and
the
laver
and
its
base;
and
the
finely
wrought
garments,
and
the
holy
garments
for
Aaron
the
priest,
and
the
garments
of
his
sons,
to
minister
in
the
priest’s
office;
and
the
anointing
oil,
and
the
incense
of
sweet
spices
for
the
holy
place:
according
to
all
that
I
have
commanded
thee
shall
they
do.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
thou
also
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
Verily
ye
shall
keep
my
sabbaths:
for
it
is
a
sign
between
me
and
you
throughout
your
generations;
that
ye
may
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
which
sanctify
you.
Ye
shall
keep
the
sabbath
therefore;
for
it
is
holy
unto
you:
every
one
that
profaneth
it
shall
surely
be
put
to
death:
for
whosoever
doeth
any
work
therein,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
among
his
people.
Six
days
shall
work
be
done;
but
on
the
seventh
day
is
a
sabbath
of
solemn
rest,
holy
to
the
LORD:
whosoever
doeth
any
work
in
the
sabbath
day,
he
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
Wherefore
the
children
of
Israel
shall
keep
the
sabbath,
to
observe
the
sabbath
throughout
their
generations,
for
a
perpetual
covenant.
It
is
a
sign
between
me
and
the
children
of
Israel
for
ever:
for
in
six
days
the
LORD
made
heaven
and
earth,
and
on
the
seventh
day
he
rested,
and
was
refreshed.
And
he
gave
unto
Moses,
when
he
had
made
an
end
of
communing
with
him
upon
mount
Sinai,
the
two
tables
of
the
testimony,
tables
of
stone,
written
with
the
finger
of
God.
And
when
the
people
saw
that
Moses
delayed
to
come
down
from
the
mount,
the
people
gathered
themselves
together
unto
Aaron,
and
said
unto
him,
Up,
make
us
gods,
which
shall
go
before
us;
for
as
for
this
Moses,
the
man
that
brought
us
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
we
know
not
what
is
become
of
him.
And
Aaron
said
unto
them,
Break
off
the
golden
rings,
which
are
in
the
ears
of
your
wives,
of
your
sons,
and
of
your
daughters,
and
bring
them
unto
me.
And
all
the
people
brake
off
the
golden
rings
which
were
in
their
ears,
and
brought
them
unto
Aaron.
And
he
received
it
at
their
hand,
and
fashioned
it
with
a
graving
tool,
and
made
it
a
molten
calf:
and
they
said,
These
be
thy
gods,
O
Israel,
which
brought
thee
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
when
Aaron
saw
this,
he
built
an
altar
before
it;
and
Aaron
made
proclamation,
and
said,
Tomorrow
shall
be
a
feast
to
the
LORD.
And
they
rose
up
early
on
the
morrow,
and
offered
burnt
offerings,
and
brought
peace
offerings;
and
the
people
sat
down
to
eat
and
to
drink,
and
rose
up
to
play.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
Go,
get
thee
down;
for
thy
people,
which
thou
broughtest
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
have
corrupted
themselves:
they
have
turned
aside
quickly
out
of
the
way
which
I
commanded
them:
they
have
made
them
a
molten
calf,
and
have
worshipped
it,
and
have
sacrificed
unto
it,
and
said,
These
be
thy
gods,
O
Israel,
which
brought
thee
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
I
have
seen
this
people,
and,
behold,
it
is
a
stiffnecked
people:
now
therefore
let
me
alone,
that
my
wrath
may
wax
hot
against
them,
and
that
I
may
consume
them:
and
I
will
make
of
thee
a
great
nation.
And
Moses
besought
the
LORD
his
God,
and
said,
LORD,
why
doth
thy
wrath
wax
hot
against
thy
people,
which
thou
hast
brought
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
with
great
power
and
with
a
mighty
hand?
Wherefore
should
the
Egyptians
speak,
saying,
For
evil
did
he
bring
them
forth,
to
slay
them
in
the
mountains,
and
to
consume
them
from
the
face
of
the
earth?
Turn
from
thy
fierce
wrath,
and
repent
of
this
evil
against
thy
people.
Remember
Abraham,
Isaac,
and
Israel,
thy
servants,
to
whom
thou
swarest
by
thine
own self,
and
saidst
unto
them,
I
will
multiply
your
seed
as
the
stars
of
heaven,
and
all
this
land
that
I
have
spoken
of
will
I
give
unto
your
seed,
and
they
shall
inherit
it
for
ever.
And
the
LORD
repented
of
the
evil
which
he
said
he
would
do
unto
his
people.
And
Moses
turned,
and
went
down
from
the
mount,
with
the
two
tables
of
the
testimony
in
his
hand;
tables
that
were
written
on
both
their
sides;
on
the
one
side
and
on
the
other
were
they
written.
And
the
tables
were
the
work
of
God,
and
the
writing
was
the
writing
of
God,
graven
upon
the
tables.
And
when
Joshua
heard
the
noise
of
the
people
as
they
shouted,
he
said
unto
Moses,
There
is
a
noise
of
war
in
the
camp.
And
he
said,
It
is
not
the
voice
of
them
that
shout
for
mastery,
neither
is
it
the
voice
of
them
that
cry
for
being
overcome:
but
the
noise
of
them
that
sing
do
I
hear.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
soon
as
he
came
nigh
unto
the
camp,
that
he
saw
the
calf
and
the
dancing:
and
Moses’
anger
waxed
hot,
and
he
cast
the
tables
out
of
his
hands,
and
brake
them
beneath
the
mount.
And
he
took
the
calf
which
they
had
made,
and
burnt
it
with
fire,
and
ground
it
to
powder,
and strewed
it
upon
the
water,
and
made
the
children
of
Israel
drink
of
it.
And
Moses
said
unto
Aaron,
What
did
this
people
unto
thee,
that
thou
hast
brought
a
great
sin
upon
them?
And
Aaron
said,
Let
not
the
anger
of
my
lord
wax
hot:
thou
knowest
the
people,
that
they
are
set
on
evil.
For
they
said
unto
me,
Make
us
gods,
which
shall
go
before
us:
for
as
for
this
Moses,
the
man
that
brought
us
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
we
know
not
what
is
become
of
him.
And
I
said
unto
them,
Whosoever
hath
any
gold,
let
them
break
it
off;
so
they
gave
it
me:
and
I
cast
it
into
the
fire,
and
there
came
out
this
calf.
And
when
Moses
saw
that
the
people
were
broken
loose;
for
Aaron
had
let
them
loose
for
a
derision
among
their
enemies:
then
Moses
stood
in
the
gate
of
the
camp,
and
said,
Whoso
is
on
the
LORD’S
side,
let
him
come
unto
me.
And
all
the
sons
of
Levi
gathered
themselves
together
unto
him.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Put
ye
every
man
his
sword
upon
his
thigh,
and
go
to
and
fro
from
gate
to
gate
throughout
the
camp,
and
slay
every
man
his
brother,
and
every
man
his
companion,
and
every
man
his
neighbour.
And
the
sons
of
Levi
did
according
to
the
word
of
Moses:
and
there
fell
of
the
people
that
day
about
three
thousand
men.
And
Moses
said,
Consecrate
yourselves
today
to
the
LORD,
yea,
every
man
against
his
son,
and
against
his
brother;
that
he
may
bestow
upon
you
a
blessing
this
day.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
Moses
said
unto
the
people,
Ye
have
sinned
a
great
sin:
and
now
I
will
go
up
unto
the
LORD;
peradventure
I
shall
make
atonement
for
your
sin.
And
Moses
returned
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
Oh,
this
people
have
sinned
a
great
sin,
and
have
made
them
gods
of
gold.
Yet
now,
if
thou
wilt
forgive
their
sin—;
and
if
not,
blot
me,
I
pray
thee,
out
of
thy
book
which
thou
hast
written.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Whosoever
hath
sinned
against
me,
him
will
I
blot
out
of
my
book.
And
now
go,
lead
the
people
unto
the
place
of
which
I
have
spoken
unto
thee:
behold,
mine
angel
shall
go
before
thee:
nevertheless
in
the
day
when
I
visit,
I
will
visit
their
sin
upon
them.
And
the
LORD
smote
the
people,
because
they
made
the
calf,
which
Aaron
made.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
Depart,
go
up
hence,
thou
and
the
people
which
thou
hast
brought
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
unto
the
land
of
which
I
sware
unto
Abraham,
to
Isaac,
and
to
Jacob,
saying,
Unto
thy
seed
will
I
give
it:
and
I
will
send
an
angel
before
thee;
and
I
will
drive
out
the
Canaanite,
the
Amorite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Perizzite,
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite:
unto
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey:
for
I
will
not
go
up
in
the
midst
of
thee;
for
thou
art
a
stiffnecked
people:
lest
I
consume
thee
in
the
way.
And
when
the
people
heard
these
evil
tidings,
they
mourned:
and
no
man
did
put
on
him
his
ornaments.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Say
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
Ye
are
a
stiffnecked
people:
if
I
go
up
into
the
midst
of
thee
for
one
moment,
I
shall
consume
thee:
therefore
now
put
off
thy
ornaments
from
thee,
that
I
may
know
what
to
do
unto
thee.
And
the
children
of
Israel
stripped
themselves
of
their
ornaments
from
mount
Horeb
onward.
Now
Moses
used
to
take
the
tent
and
to
pitch
it
without
the
camp,
afar
off
from
the
camp;
and
he
called
it,
The
tent
of
meeting.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
every
one
which
sought
the
LORD
went
out
unto
the
tent
of
meeting,
which
was
without
the
camp.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Moses
went
out
unto
the
Tent,
that
all
the
people
rose
up,
and
stood,
every
man
at
his
tent
door,
and
looked
after
Moses,
until
he
was
gone
into
the
Tent.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Moses
entered
into
the
Tent,
the
pillar
of
cloud
descended,
and
stood
at
the
door
of
the
Tent:
and
the
LORD
spake
with
Moses.
And
all
the
people
saw
the
pillar
of
cloud
stand
at
the
door
of
the
Tent:
and
all
the
people
rose
up
and
worshipped,
every
man
at
his
tent
door.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
face
to
face,
as
a
man
speaketh
unto
his
friend.
And
he
turned
again
into
the
camp:
but
his
minister
Joshua,
the
son
of
Nun,
a
young
man,
departed
not
out
of
the
Tent.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
LORD,
See,
thou
sayest
unto
me,
Bring
up
this
people:
and
thou
hast
not
let
me
know
whom
thou
wilt
send
with
me.
Yet
thou
hast
said,
I
know
thee
by
name,
and
thou
hast
also
found
grace
in
my
sight.
Now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
if
I
have
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
shew
me
now
thy
ways,
that
I
may
know
thee,
to
the
end
that
I
may
find
grace
in
thy
sight:
and
consider
that
this
nation
is
thy
people.
And
he
said,
My
presence
shall
go
with
thee,
and
I
will
give
thee
rest.
And
he
said
unto
him,
If
thy
presence
go
not
with
me,
carry
us
not
up
hence.
For
wherein
now
shall
it
be
known
that
I
have
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
I
and
thy
people?
is
it
not
in
that
thou
goest
with
us,
so
that
we
be
separated,
I
and
thy
people,
from
all
the
people
that
are
upon
the
face
of
the
earth?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
I
will
do
this
thing
also
that
thou
hast
spoken:
for
thou
hast
found
grace
in
my
sight,
and
I
know
thee
by
name.
And
he
said,
Shew
me,
I
pray
thee,
thy
glory.
And
he
said,
I
will
make
all
my
goodness
pass
before
thee,
and
will
proclaim
the
name
of
the
LORD
before
thee;
and
I
will
be
gracious
to
whom
I
will
be
gracious,
and
will
shew
mercy
on
whom
I
will
shew
mercy.
And
he
said,
Thou
canst
not
see
my
face:
for
man
shall
not
see
me
and
live.
And
the
LORD
said,
Behold,
there
is
a
place
by
me,
and
thou shalt
stand
upon
the
rock:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
while
my
glory
passeth
by,
that
I
will
put
thee
in
a
cleft
of
the
rock,
and
will
cover
thee
with
my
hand
until
I
have
passed
by:
and
I
will
take
away
mine
hand,
and
thou shalt
see
my
back:
but
my
face
shall
not
be
seen.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Hew
thee
two
tables
of
stone
like
unto
the
first:
and
I
will
write
upon
the
tables
the
words
that
were
on
the
first
tables,
which
thou
brakest.
And
be
ready
by
the
morning,
and
come
up
in
the
morning
unto
mount
Sinai,
and
present
thyself
there
to
me
on
the
top
of
the
mount.
And
no
man
shall
come
up
with
thee,
neither
let
any
man
be
seen
throughout
all
the
mount;
neither
let
the
flocks
nor
herds
feed
before
that
mount.
And
he
hewed
two
tables
of
stone
like
unto
the
first;
and
Moses
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
went
up
unto
mount
Sinai,
as
the
LORD
had
commanded
him,
and
took
in
his
hand
two
tables
of
stone.
And
the
LORD
descended
in
the
cloud,
and
stood
with
him
there,
and
proclaimed
the
name
of
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
passed
by
before
him,
and
proclaimed,
The
LORD,
the
LORD,
a
God
full
of
compassion
and
gracious,
slow
to
anger,
and
plenteous
in
mercy
and
truth;
keeping
mercy
for
thousands,
forgiving
iniquity
and
transgression
and
sin:
and
that
will
by
no
means
clear
the
guilty;
visiting
the
iniquity
of
the
fathers
upon
the
children,
and
upon
the
children’s
children,
upon
the
third
and
upon
the
fourth
generation.
And
Moses
made
haste,
and
bowed
his
head
toward
the
earth,
and
worshipped.
And
he
said,
If
now
I
have
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
O
Lord,
let
the
Lord,
I
pray
thee,
go
in
the
midst
of
us;
for
it
is
a
stiffnecked
people;
and
pardon
our
iniquity
and
our
sin,
and
take
us
for
thine
inheritance.
And
he
said,
Behold,
I
make
a
covenant:
before
all
thy
people
I
will
do
marvels,
such
as
have
not
been
wrought
in
all
the
earth,
nor
in
any
nation:
and
all
the
people
among
which
thou
art
shall
see
the
work
of
the
LORD,
for
it
is
a
terrible
thing
that
I
do
with
thee.
Observe
thou
that
which
I
command
thee
this
day:
behold,
I
drive
out
before
thee
the
Amorite,
and
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite.
Take
heed
to
thyself,
lest
thou
make
a
covenant
with
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
whither
thou
goest,
lest
it
be
for
a
snare
in
the
midst
of
thee:
but
ye
shall
break
down
their
altars,
and
dash
in
pieces
their
pillars,
and
ye
shall
cut
down
their
Asherim:
for
thou shalt
worship
no
other
god:
for
the
LORD,
whose
name
is
Jealous,
is
a
jealous
God:
lest
thou
make
a
covenant
with
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
and
they
go
a
whoring
after
their
gods,
and
do
sacrifice
unto
their
gods,
and
one
call
thee
and
thou
eat
of
his
sacrifice;
and
thou
take
of
their
daughters
unto
thy
sons,
and
their
daughters
go
a
whoring
after
their
gods,
and
make
thy
sons
go
a
whoring
after
their
gods.
Thou shalt
make
thee
no
molten
gods.
The
feast
of
unleavened
bread shalt
thou
keep.
Seven
days
thou shalt
eat
unleavened
bread,
as
I
commanded
thee,
at
the
time
appointed
in
the
month
Abib:
for
in
the
month
Abib
thou
camest
out
from
Egypt.
All
that
openeth
the
womb
is
mine;
and
all
thy
cattle
that
is
male,
the
firstlings
of
ox
and
sheep.
And
the
firstling
of
an
ass
thou shalt
redeem
with
a
lamb:
and
if
thou
wilt
not
redeem
it,
then
thou shalt
break
its
neck.
All
the
firstborn
of
thy
sons
thou shalt
redeem.
And
none
shall
appear
before
me
empty.
Six
days
thou shalt
work,
but
on
the
seventh
day
thou shalt
rest:
in
plowing
time
and
in
harvest
thou shalt
rest.
And
thou shalt
observe
the
feast
of
weeks,
even
of
the
firstfruits
of
wheat
harvest,
and
the
feast
of
ingathering
at
the
year’s
end.
Three
times
in
the
year
shall
all
thy
males
appear
before
the
Lord
GOD,
the
God
of
Israel.
For
I
will
cast
out
nations
before
thee,
and
enlarge
thy
borders:
neither
shall
any
man
desire
thy
land,
when
thou
goest
up
to
appear
before
the
LORD
thy
God
three
times
in
the
year.
Thou shalt
not
offer
the
blood
of
my
sacrifice
with
leavened
bread;
neither
shall
the
sacrifice
of
the
feast
of
the
passover
be
left
unto
the
morning.
The
first
of
the
firstfruits
of
thy
ground
thou shalt
bring
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
Thou shalt
not
seethe
a
kid
in
its
mother’s
milk.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Write
thou
these
words:
for
after
the
tenor
of
these
words
I
have
made
a
covenant
with
thee
and
with
Israel.
And
he
was
there
with
the
LORD
forty
days
and
forty
nights;
he
did
neither
eat
bread,
nor
drink
water.
And
he
wrote
upon
the
tables
the
words
of
the
covenant,
the
ten
commandments.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Moses
came
down
from
mount
Sinai
with
the
two
tables
of
the
testimony
in
Moses’
hand,
when
he
came
down
from
the
mount,
that
Moses
wist
not
that
the
skin
of
his
face
shone
by
reason
of
his
speaking
with
him.
And
when
Aaron
and
all
the
children
of
Israel
saw
Moses,
behold,
the
skin
of
his
face
shone;
and
they
were
afraid
to
come
nigh
him.
And
Moses
called
unto
them;
and
Aaron
and
all
the
rulers
of
the
congregation
returned
unto
him:
and
Moses
spake
to
them.
And
afterward
all
the
children
of
Israel
came
nigh:
and
he
gave
them
in
commandment
all
that
the
LORD
had
spoken
with
him
in
mount
Sinai.
And
when
Moses
had
done
speaking
with
them,
he
put
a
veil
on
his
face.
But
when
Moses
went
in
before
the
LORD
to
speak
with
him,
he
took
the
veil
off,
until
he
came
out;
and
he
came
out,
and
spake
unto
the
children
of
Israel
that
which
he
was
commanded;
and
the
children
of
Israel
saw
the
face
of
Moses,
that
the
skin
of
Moses’
face
shone:
and
Moses
put
the
veil
upon
his
face
again,
until
he
went
in
to
speak
with
him.
And
Moses
assembled
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
said
unto
them,
These
are
the
words
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded,
that
ye
should
do
them.
Six
days
shall
work
be
done,
but
on
the
seventh
day
there
shall
be
to
you
an
holy
day,
a
sabbath
of
solemn
rest
to
the
LORD:
whosoever
doeth
any
work
therein
shall
be
put
to
death.
Ye
shall
kindle
no
fire
throughout
your
habitations
upon
the
sabbath
day.
And
Moses
spake
unto
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
This
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
commanded,
saying,
Take
ye
from
among
you
an
offering
unto
the
LORD:
whosoever
is
of
a
willing
heart,
let
him
bring
it,
the
LORD’S
offering;
gold,
and
silver,
and
brass;
and
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
linen,
and
goats’
hair;
and
rams’
skins
dyed
red,
and sealskins,
and
acacia
wood;
and
oil
for
the
light,
and
spices
for
the
anointing
oil,
and
for
the
sweet
incense;
and
onyx
stones,
and
stones
to
be
set,
for
the
ephod,
and
for
the
breastplate.
And
let
every
wise
hearted
man
among
you
come,
and
make
all
that
the
LORD
hath
commanded;
the
tabernacle,
its
tent,
and
its
covering,
its
clasps,
and
its
boards,
its
bars,
its
pillars,
and
its
sockets;
the
ark,
and
the
staves
thereof,
the mercy-seat,
and
the
veil
of
the
screen;
the
table,
and
its
staves,
and
all
its
vessels,
and
the
shewbread;
the
candlestick
also
for
the
light,
and
its
vessels,
and
its
lamps,
and
the
oil
for
the
light;
and
the
altar
of
incense,
and
its
staves,
and
the
anointing
oil,
and
the
sweet
incense,
and
the
screen
for
the
door,
at
the
door
of
the
tabernacle;
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
with
its
grating
of
brass,
its
staves,
and
all
its
vessels,
the
laver
and
its
base;
the
hangings
of
the
court,
the
pillars
thereof,
and
their
sockets,
and
the
screen
for
the
gate
of
the
court;
the
pins
of
the
tabernacle,
and
the
pins
of
the
court,
and
their
cords;
the
finely
wrought
garments,
for
ministering
in
the
holy
place,
the
holy
garments
for
Aaron
the
priest,
and
the
garments
of
his
sons,
to
minister
in
the
priest’s
office.
And
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
departed
from
the
presence
of
Moses.
And
they
came,
every
one
whose
heart
stirred
him
up,
and
every
one
whom
his
spirit
made
willing,
and
brought
the
LORD’S
offering,
for
the
work
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
for
all
the
service
thereof,
and
for
the
holy
garments.
And
they
came,
both
men
and
women,
as
many
as
were
willing
hearted,
and
brought
brooches,
and
earrings,
and signet-rings,
and
armlets,
all
jewels
of
gold;
even
every
man
that
offered
an
offering
of
gold
unto
the
LORD.
And
every
man,
with
whom
was
found
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
linen,
and
goats’
hair,
and
rams’
skins
dyed
red,
and sealskins,
brought
them.
Every
one
that
did
offer
an
offering
of
silver
and
brass
brought
the
LORD’S
offering:
and
every
man,
with
whom
was
found
acacia
wood
for
any
work
of
the
service,
brought
it.
And
all
the
women
that
were
wise
hearted
did
spin
with
their
hands,
and
brought
that
which
they
had
spun,
the
blue,
and
the
purple,
the
scarlet,
and
the
fine
linen.
And
all
the
women
whose
heart
stirred
them
up
in
wisdom
spun
the
goats’
hair.
And
the
rulers
brought
the
onyx
stones,
and
the
stones
to
be
set,
for
the
ephod,
and
for
the
breastplate;
and
the
spice,
and
the
oil;
for
the
light,
and
for
the
anointing
oil,
and
for
the
sweet
incense.
The
children
of
Israel
brought
a
freewill
offering
unto
the
LORD;
every
man
and
woman,
whose
heart
made
them
willing
to
bring
for
all
the
work,
which
the
LORD
had
commanded
to
be
made
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
See,
the
LORD
hath
called
by
name
Bezalel
the
son
of
Uri,
the
son
of
Hur,
of
the
tribe
of
Judah;
and
he
hath
filled
him
with
the
spirit
of
God,
in
wisdom,
in
understanding,
and
in
knowledge,
and
in
all
manner
of
workmanship;
and
to
devise
cunning
works,
to
work
in
gold,
and
in
silver,
and
in
brass,
and
in
cutting
of
stones
for
setting,
and
in
carving
of
wood,
to
work
in
all
manner
of
cunning
workmanship.
And
he
hath
put
in
his
heart
that
he
may
teach,
both
he,
and
Oholiab,
the
son
of
Ahisamach,
of
the
tribe
of
Dan.
Them
hath
he
filled
with
wisdom
of
heart,
to
work
all
manner
of
workmanship,
of
the
engraver,
and
of
the
cunning
workman,
and
of
the
embroiderer,
in
blue,
and
in
purple,
in
scarlet,
and
in
fine
linen,
and
of
the
weaver,
even
of
them
that
do
any
workmanship,
and
of
those
that
devise
cunning
works.
And
Bezalel
and
Oholiab
shall
work,
and
every
wise
hearted
man,
in
whom
the
LORD
hath
put
wisdom
and
understanding
to
know
how
to
work
all
the
work
for
the
service
of
the
sanctuary,
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
hath
commanded.
And
Moses
called
Bezalel
and
Oholiab,
and
every
wise
hearted
man,
in
whose
heart
the
LORD
had
put
wisdom,
even
every
one
whose
heart
stirred
him
up
to
come
unto
the
work
to
do
it:
and
they
received
of
Moses
all
the
offering,
which
the
children
of
Israel
had
brought
for
the
work
of
the
service
of
the
sanctuary,
to
make
it
withal.
And
they
brought
yet
unto
him
freewill
offerings
every
morning.
And
all
the
wise
men,
that
wrought
all
the
work
of
the
sanctuary,
came
every
man
from
his
work
which
they
wrought;
and
they
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
The
people
bring
much
more
than
enough
for
the
service
of
the
work,
which
the
LORD
commanded
to
make.
And
Moses
gave
commandment,
and
they
caused
it
to
be
proclaimed
throughout
the
camp,
saying,
Let
neither
man
nor
woman
make
any
more
work
for
the
offering
of
the
sanctuary.
So
the
people
were
restrained
from
bringing.
For
the
stuff
they
had
was
sufficient
for
all
the
work
to
make
it,
and
too
much.
And
every
wise
hearted
man
among
them
that
wrought
the
work
made
the
tabernacle
with
ten
curtains;
of
fine
twined
linen,
and
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
with
cherubim
the
work
of
the
cunning
workman
made
he
them.
The
length
of
each
curtain
was
eight
and
twenty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
of
each
curtain
four
cubits:
all
the
curtains
had
one
measure.
And
he
coupled
five
curtains
one
to
another:
and
the
other
five
curtains
he
coupled
one
to
another.
And
he
made
loops
of
blue
upon
the
edge
of
the
one
curtain
from
the
selvedge
in
the
coupling:
likewise
he
made
in
the
edge
of
the
curtain
that
was
outmost
in
the
second
coupling.
Fifty
loops
made
he
in
the
one
curtain,
and
fifty
loops
made
he
in
the
edge
of
the
curtain
that
was
in
the
second
coupling:
the
loops
were
opposite
one
to
another.
And
he
made
fifty
clasps
of
gold,
and
coupled
the
curtains
one
to
another
with
the
clasps:
so
the
tabernacle
was
one.
And
he
made
curtains
of
goats’
hair
for
a
tent
over
the
tabernacle:
eleven
curtains
he
made
them.
The
length
of
each
curtain
was
thirty
cubits,
and
four
cubits
the
breadth
of
each
curtain:
the
eleven
curtains
had
one
measure.
And
he
coupled
five
curtains
by
themselves,
and
six
curtains
by
themselves.
And
he
made
fifty
loops
on
the
edge
of
the
curtain
that
was
outmost
in
the
coupling,
and
fifty
loops
made
he
upon
the
edge
of
the
curtain
which
was
outmost
in
the
second
coupling.
And
he
made
fifty
clasps
of
brass
to
couple
the
tent
together,
that
it
might
be
one.
And
he
made
a
covering
for
the
tent
of
rams’
skins
dyed
red,
and
a
covering
of sealskins
above.
And
he
made
the
boards
for
the
tabernacle
of
acacia
wood,
standing
up.
Ten
cubits
was
the
length
of
a
board,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
breadth
of
each
board.
Each
board
had
two
tenons,
joined
one
to
another:
thus
did
he
make
for
all
the
boards
of
the
tabernacle.
And
he
made
the
boards
for
the
tabernacle;
twenty
boards
for
the
south
side
southward:
and
he
made
forty
sockets
of
silver
under
the
twenty
boards;
two
sockets
under
one
board
for
its
two
tenons,
and
two
sockets
under
another
board
for
its
two
tenons.
And
for
the
second
side
of
the
tabernacle,
on
the
north
side,
he
made
twenty
boards,
and
their
forty
sockets
of
silver;
two
sockets
under
one
board,
and
two
sockets
under
another
board.
And
for
the
hinder
part
of
the
tabernacle
westward
he
made
six
boards.
And
two
boards
made
he
for
the
corners
of
the
tabernacle
in
the
hinder
part.
And
they
were
double
beneath,
and
in
like
manner
they
were
entire
unto
the
top
thereof
unto
one
ring:
thus
he
did
to
both
of
them
in
the
two
corners.
And
there
were
eight
boards,
and
their
sockets
of
silver,
sixteen
sockets;
under
every
board
two
sockets.
And
he
made
bars
of
acacia
wood;
five
for
the
boards
of
the
one
side
of
the
tabernacle,
and
five
bars
for
the
boards
of
the
other
side
of
the
tabernacle,
and
five
bars
for
the
boards
of
the
tabernacle
for
the
hinder
part
westward.
And
he
made
the
middle
bar
to
pass
through
in
the
midst
of
the
boards
from
the
one
end
to
the
other.
And
he
overlaid
the
boards
with
gold,
and
made
their
rings
of
gold
for
places
for
the
bars,
and
overlaid
the
bars
with
gold.
And
he
made
the
veil
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen:
with
cherubim
the
work
of
the
cunning
workman
made
he
it.
And
he
made
thereunto
four
pillars
of
acacia,
and
overlaid
them
with
gold:
their
hooks
were
of
gold;
and
he
cast
for
them
four
sockets
of
silver.
And
he
made
a
screen
for
the
door
of
the
Tent,
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen,
the
work
of
the
embroiderer;
and
the
five
pillars
of
it
with
their
hooks:
and
he
overlaid
their
chapiters
and
their
fillets
with
gold:
and
their
five
sockets
were
of
brass.
And
Bezalel
made
the
ark
of
acacia
wood:
two
cubits
and
a
half
was
the
length
of
it,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
breadth
of
it,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
height
of
it:
and
he
overlaid
it
with
pure
gold
within
and
without,
and
made
a
crown
of
gold
to
it
round
about.
And
he
cast
for
it
four
rings
of
gold,
in
the
four
feet
thereof;
even
two
rings
on
the
one
side
of
it,
and
two
rings
on
the
other
side
of
it.
And
he
made
staves
of
acacia
wood,
and
overlaid
them
with
gold.
And
he
put
the
staves
into
the
rings
on
the
sides
of
the
ark,
to
bear
the
ark.
And
he
made
a mercy-seat
of
pure
gold:
two
cubits
and
a
half
was
the
length
thereof,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
breadth
thereof.
And
he
made
two
cherubim
of
gold;
of
beaten
work
made
he
them,
at
the
two
ends
of
the mercy-seat;
one
cherub
at
the
one
end,
and
one
cherub
at
the
other
end:
of
one
piece
with
the mercy-seat
made
he
the
cherubim
at
the
two
ends
thereof.
And
the
cherubim
spread
out
their
wings
on
high,
covering
the mercy-seat
with
their
wings,
with
their
faces
one
to
another;
toward
the mercy-seat
were
the
faces
of
the
cherubim.
And
he
made
the
table
of
acacia
wood:
two
cubits
was
the
length
thereof,
and
a
cubit
the
breadth
thereof,
and
a
cubit
and
a
half
the
height
thereof:
and
he
overlaid
it
with
pure
gold,
and
made thereto
a
crown
of
gold
round
about.
And
he
made
unto
it
a
border
of
an
handbreadth
round
about,
and
made
a
golden
crown
to
the
border
thereof
round
about.
And
he
cast
for
it
four
rings
of
gold,
and
put
the
rings
in
the
four
corners
that
were
on
the
four
feet
thereof.
Close
by
the
border
were
the
rings,
the
places
for
the
staves
to
bear
the
table.
And
he
made
the
staves
of
acacia
wood,
and
overlaid
them
with
gold,
to
bear
the
table.
And
he
made
the
vessels
which
were
upon
the
table,
the
dishes
thereof,
and
the
spoons
thereof,
and
the
bowls
thereof,
and
the
flagons
thereof,
to
pour
out
withal,
of
pure
gold.
And
he
made
the
candlestick
of
pure
gold:
of
beaten
work
made
he
the
candlestick,
even
its
base,
and
its
shaft;
its
cups,
its
knops,
and
its
flowers,
were
of
one
piece
with
it:
and
there
were
six
branches
going
out
of
the
sides
thereof;
three
branches
of
the
candlestick
out
of
the
one
side
thereof,
and
three
branches
of
the
candlestick
out
of
the
other
side
thereof:
three
cups
made
like almond-blossoms
in
one
branch,
a
knop
and
a
flower;
and
three
cups
made
like almond-blossoms
in
the
other
branch,
a
knop
and
a
flower:
so
for
the
six
branches
going
out
of
the
candlestick.
And
in
the
candlestick
were
four
cups
made
like almond-blossoms,
the
knops
thereof,
and
the
flowers
thereof:
and
a
knop
under
two
branches
of
one
piece
with
it,
and
a
knop
under
two
branches
of
one
piece
with
it,
and
a
knop
under
two
branches
of
one
piece
with
it,
for
the
six
branches
going
out
of
it.
Their
knops
and
their
branches
were
of
one
piece
with
it:
the
whole
of
it
was
one
beaten
work
of
pure
gold.
And
he
made
the
lamps
thereof,
seven,
and
the
tongs
thereof,
and
the
snuffdishes
thereof,
of
pure
gold.
Of
a
talent
of
pure
gold
made
he
it,
and
all
the
vessels
thereof.
And
he
made
the
altar
of
incense
of
acacia
wood:
a
cubit
was
the
length
thereof,
and
a
cubit
the
breadth
thereof,
foursquare;
and
two
cubits
was
the
height
thereof;
the
horns
thereof
were
of
one
piece
with
it.
And
he
overlaid
it
with
pure
gold,
the
top
thereof,
and
the
sides
thereof
round
about,
and
the
horns
of
it:
and
he
made
unto
it
a
crown
of
gold
round
about.
And
he
made
for
it
two
golden
rings
under
the
crown
thereof,
upon
the
two
ribs
thereof,
upon
the
two
sides
of
it,
for
places
for
staves
to
bear
it
withal.
And
he
made
the
staves
of
acacia
wood,
and
overlaid
them
with
gold.
And
he
made
the
holy
anointing
oil,
and
the
pure
incense
of
sweet
spices,
after
the
art
of
the
perfumer.
And
he
made
the
altar
of
burnt
offering
of
acacia
wood:
five
cubits
was
the
length
thereof,
and
five
cubits
the
breadth
thereof,
foursquare;
and
three
cubits
the
height
thereof.
And
he
made
the
horns
thereof
upon
the
four
corners
of
it;
the
horns
thereof
were
of
one
piece
with
it:
and
he
overlaid
it
with
brass.
And
he
made
all
the
vessels
of
the
altar,
the
pots,
and
the
shovels,
and
the
basons,
the
fleshhooks,
and
the
firepans:
all
the
vessels
thereof
made
he
of
brass.
And
he
made
for
the
altar
a
grating
of
network
of
brass,
under
the
ledge
round
it
beneath,
reaching
halfway
up.
And
he
cast
four
rings
for
the
four
ends
of
the
grating
of
brass,
to
be
places
for
the
staves.
And
he
made
the
staves
of
acacia
wood,
and
overlaid
them
with
brass.
And
he
put
the
staves
into
the
rings
on
the
sides
of
the
altar,
to
bear
it
withal;
he
made
it
hollow
with
planks.
And
he
made
the
laver
of
brass,
and
the
base
thereof
of
brass,
of
the
mirrors
of
the
serving
women
which
served
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
he
made
the
court:
for
the
south
side
southward
the
hangings
of
the
court
were
of
fine
twined
linen,
an
hundred
cubits:
their
pillars
were
twenty,
and
their
sockets
twenty,
of
brass;
the
hooks
of
the
pillars
and
their
fillets
were
of
silver.
And
for
the
north
side
an
hundred
cubits,
their
pillars
twenty,
and
their
sockets
twenty,
of
brass;
the
hooks
of
the
pillars
and
their
fillets
of
silver.
And
for
the
west
side
were
hangings
of
fifty
cubits,
their
pillars
ten,
and
their
sockets
ten;
the
hooks
of
the
pillars
and
their
fillets
of
silver.
And
for
the
east
side
eastward
fifty
cubits.
The
hangings
for
the
one
side
of
the
gate
were
fifteen
cubits;
their
pillars
three,
and
their
sockets
three;
and
so
for
the
other
side:
on
this
hand
and
that
hand
by
the
gate
of
the
court
were
hangings
of
fifteen
cubits;
their
pillars
three,
and
their
sockets
three.
All
the
hangings
of
the
court
round
about
were
of
fine
twined
linen.
And
the
sockets
for
the
pillars
were
of
brass;
the
hooks
of
the
pillars
and
their
fillets
of
silver;
and
the
overlaying
of
their
chapiters
of
silver;
and
all
the
pillars
of
the
court
were
filleted
with
silver.
And
the
screen
for
the
gate
of
the
court
was
the
work
of
the
embroiderer,
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen:
and
twenty
cubits
was
the
length,
and
the
height
in
the
breadth
was
five
cubits,
answerable
to
the
hangings
of
the
court.
And
their
pillars
were
four,
and
their
sockets
four,
of
brass;
their
hooks
of
silver,
and
the
overlaying
of
their
chapiters
and
their
fillets
of
silver.
And
all
the
pins
of
the
tabernacle,
and
of
the
court
round
about,
were
of
brass.
This
is
the
sum
of
the
things
for
the
tabernacle,
even
the
tabernacle
of
the
testimony,
as
they
were
counted,
according
to
the
commandment
of
Moses,
for
the
service
of
the
Levites,
by
the
hand
of
Ithamar,
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest.
And
Bezalel
the
son
of
Uri,
the
son
of
Hur,
of
the
tribe
of
Judah,
made
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
with
him
was
Oholiab,
the
son
of
Ahisamach,
of
the
tribe
of
Dan,
an
engraver,
and
a
cunning
workman,
and
an
embroiderer
in
blue,
and
in
purple,
and
in
scarlet,
and
fine
linen.
All
the
gold
that
was
used
for
the
work
in
all
the
work
of
the
sanctuary,
even
the
gold
of
the
offering,
was
twenty
and
nine
talents,
and
seven
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary.
And
the
silver
of
them
that
were
numbered
of
the
congregation
was
an
hundred
talents,
and
a
thousand
seven
hundred
and
threescore
and
fifteen
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary:
a
beka
a
head,
that
is,
half
a
shekel,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary,
for
every
one
that
passed
over
to
them
that
were
numbered,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
for
six
hundred
thousand
and
three
thousand
and
five
hundred
and
fifty
men.
And
the
hundred
talents
of
silver
were
for
casting
the
sockets
of
the
sanctuary,
and
the
sockets
of
the
veil;
an
hundred
sockets
for
the
hundred
talents,
a
talent
for
a
socket.
And
of
the
thousand
seven
hundred
seventy
and
five
shekels
he
made
hooks
for
the
pillars,
and
overlaid
their
chapiters,
and
made
fillets
for
them.
And
the
brass
of
the
offering
was
seventy
talents,
and
two
thousand
and
four
hundred
shekels.
And
therewith
he
made
the
sockets
to
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
brasen
altar,
and
the
brasen
grating
for
it,
and
all
the
vessels
of
the
altar,
and
the
sockets
of
the
court
round
about,
and
the
sockets
of
the
gate
of
the
court,
and
all
the
pins
of
the
tabernacle,
and
all
the
pins
of
the
court
round
about.
And
of
the
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
they
made
finely
wrought
garments,
for
ministering
in
the
holy
place,
and
made
the
holy
garments
for
Aaron;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
made
the
ephod
of
gold,
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen.
And
they
did
beat
the
gold
into
thin
plates,
and
cut
it
into
wires,
to
work
it
in
the
blue,
and
in
the
purple,
and
in
the
scarlet,
and
in
the
fine
linen,
the
work
of
the
cunning
workman.
They
made
shoulderpieces
for
it,
joined
together:
at
the
two
ends
was
it
joined
together.
And
the cunningly
woven
band,
that
was
upon
it,
to
gird
it
on
withal,
was
of
the
same
piece
and
like
the
work
thereof;
of
gold,
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
they
wrought
the
onyx
stones,
enclosed
in
ouches
of
gold,
graven
with
the
engravings
of
a
signet,
according
to
the
names
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
he
put
them
on
the
shoulderpieces
of
the
ephod,
to
be
stones
of
memorial
for
the
children
of
Israel;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
made
the
breastplate,
the
work
of
the
cunning
workman,
like
the
work
of
the
ephod;
of
gold,
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
fine
twined
linen.
It
was
foursquare;
they
made
the
breastplate
double:
a
span
was
the
length
thereof,
and
a
span
the
breadth
thereof,
being
double.
And
they
set
in
it
four
rows
of
stones:
a
row
of
sardius,
topaz,
and
carbuncle
was
the
first
row.
And
the
second
row,
an
emerald,
a
sapphire,
and
a
diamond.
And
the
third
row,
a
jacinth,
an
agate,
and
an
amethyst.
And
the
fourth
row,
a
beryl,
an
onyx,
and
a
jasper:
they
were
enclosed
in
ouches
of
gold
in
their
settings.
And
the
stones
were
according
to
the
names
of
the
children
of
Israel,
twelve,
according
to
their
names;
like
the
engravings
of
a
signet,
every
one
according
to
his
name,
for
the
twelve
tribes.
And
they
made
upon
the
breastplate
chains
like
cords,
of
wreathen
work
of
pure
gold.
And
they
made
two
ouches
of
gold,
and
two
gold
rings;
and
put
the
two
rings
on
the
two
ends
of
the
breastplate.
And
they
put
the
two
wreathen
chains
of
gold
on
the
two
rings
at
the
ends
of
the
breastplate.
And
the
other
two
ends
of
the
two
wreathen
chains
they
put
on
the
two
ouches,
and
put
them
on
the
shoulderpieces
of
the
ephod,
in
the
forepart
thereof.
And
they
made
two
rings
of
gold,
and
put
them
upon
the
two
ends
of
the
breastplate,
upon
the
edge
thereof,
which
was
toward
the
side
of
the
ephod
inward.
And
they
made
two
rings
of
gold,
and
put
them
on
the
two
shoulderpieces
of
the
ephod
underneath,
in
the
forepart
thereof,
close
by
the
coupling
thereof,
above
the cunningly
woven
band
of
the
ephod.
And
they
did
bind
the
breastplate
by
the
rings
thereof
unto
the
rings
of
the
ephod
with
a
lace
of
blue,
that
it
might
be
upon
the cunningly
woven
band
of
the
ephod,
and
that
the
breastplate
might
not
be
loosed
from
the
ephod;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
made
the
robe
of
the
ephod
of
woven
work,
all
of
blue;
and
the
hole
of
the
robe
in
the
midst
thereof,
as
the
hole
of
a
coat
of
mail,
with
a
binding
round
about
the
hole
of
it,
that
it
should
not
be
rent.
And
they
made
upon
the
skirts
of
the
robe
pomegranates
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
and
twined
linen.
And
they
made
bells
of
pure
gold,
and
put
the
bells
between
the
pomegranates
upon
the
skirts
of
the
robe
round
about,
between
the
pomegranates;
a
bell
and
a
pomegranate,
a
bell
and
a
pomegranate,
upon
the
skirts
of
the
robe
round
about,
to
minister
in;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
they
made
the
coats
of
fine
linen
of
woven
work
for
Aaron,
and
for
his
sons,
and
the
mitre
of
fine
linen,
and
the
goodly headtires
of
fine
linen,
and
the
linen
breeches
of
fine
twined
linen,
and
the
girdle
of
fine
twined
linen,
and
blue,
and
purple,
and
scarlet,
the
work
of
the
embroiderer;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
they
made
the
plate
of
the
holy
crown
of
pure
gold,
and
wrote
upon
it
a
writing,
like
the
engravings
of
a
signet,
HOLY
TO
THE
LORD.
And
they
tied
unto
it
a
lace
of
blue,
to
fasten
it
upon
the
mitre
above;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
Thus
was
finished
all
the
work
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
the
children
of
Israel
did
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
did
they.
And
they
brought
the
tabernacle
unto
Moses,
the
Tent,
and
all
its
furniture,
its
clasps,
its
boards,
its
bars,
and
its
pillars,
and
its
sockets;
and
the
covering
of
rams’
skins
dyed
red,
and
the
covering
of sealskins,
and
the
veil
of
the
screen;
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
and
the
staves
thereof,
and
the mercy-seat;
the
table,
all
the
vessels
thereof,
and
the
shewbread;
the
pure
candlestick,
the
lamps
thereof,
even
the
lamps
to
be
set
in
order,
and
all
the
vessels
thereof,
and
the
oil
for
the
light;
and
the
golden
altar,
and
the
anointing
oil,
and
the
sweet
incense,
and
the
screen
for
the
door
of
the
Tent;
the
brasen
altar,
and
its
grating
of
brass,
its
staves,
and
all
its
vessels,
the
laver
and
its
base;
the
hangings
of
the
court,
its
pillars,
and
its
sockets,
and
the
screen
for
the
gate
of
the
court,
the
cords
thereof,
and
the
pins
thereof,
and
all
the
instruments
of
the
service
of
the
tabernacle,
for
the
tent
of
meeting;
the
finely
wrought
garments
for
ministering
in
the
holy
place,
and
the
holy
garments
for
Aaron
the
priest,
and
the
garments
of
his
sons,
to
minister
in
the
priest’s
office.
According
to
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
the
children
of
Israel
did
all
the
work.
And
Moses
saw
all
the
work,
and,
behold,
they
had
done
it;
as
the
LORD
had
commanded,
even
so
had
they
done
it:
and
Moses
blessed
them.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
On
the
first
day
of
the
first
month shalt
thou
rear
up
the
tabernacle
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
thou shalt
put
therein
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
and
thou shalt
screen
the
ark
with
the
veil.
And
thou shalt
bring
in
the
table,
and
set
in
order
the
things
that
are
upon
it;
and
thou shalt
bring
in
the
candlestick,
and
light
the
lamps
thereof.
And
thou shalt
set
the
golden
altar
for
incense
before
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
and
put
the
screen
of
the
door
to
the
tabernacle.
And
thou shalt
set
the
altar
of
burnt
offering
before
the
door
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
thou shalt
set
the
laver
between
the
tent
of
meeting
and
the
altar,
and shalt
put
water
therein.
And
thou shalt
set
up
the
court
round
about,
and
hang
up
the
screen
of
the
gate
of
the
court.
And
thou shalt
take
the
anointing
oil,
and
anoint
the
tabernacle,
and
all
that
is
therein,
and shalt
hallow
it,
and
all
the
furniture
thereof:
and
it
shall
be
holy.
And
thou shalt
anoint
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
and
all
its
vessels,
and
sanctify
the
altar:
and
the
altar
shall
be
most
holy.
And
thou shalt
anoint
the
laver
and
its
base,
and
sanctify
it.
And
thou shalt
bring
Aaron
and
his
sons
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and shalt
wash
them
with
water.
And
thou shalt
put
upon
Aaron
the
holy
garments;
and
thou shalt
anoint
him,
and
sanctify
him,
that
he
may
minister
unto
me
in
the
priest’s
office.
And
thou shalt
bring
his
sons,
and
put
coats
upon
them:
and
thou shalt
anoint
them,
as
thou
didst
anoint
their
father,
that
they
may
minister
unto
me
in
the
priest’s
office:
and
their
anointing
shall
be
to
them
for
an
everlasting
priesthood
throughout
their
generations.
Thus
did
Moses:
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
him,
so
did
he.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
first
month
in
the
second
year,
on
the
first
day
of
the
month,
that
the
tabernacle
was
reared
up.
And
Moses
reared
up
the
tabernacle,
and
laid
its
sockets,
and
set
up
the
boards
thereof,
and
put
in
the
bars
thereof,
and
reared
up
its
pillars.
And
he
spread
the
tent
over
the
tabernacle,
and
put
the
covering
of
the
tent
above
upon
it;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
took
and
put
the
testimony
into
the
ark,
and
set
the
staves
on
the
ark,
and
put
the mercy-seat
above
upon
the
ark:
and
he
brought
the
ark
into
the
tabernacle,
and
set
up
the
veil
of
the
screen,
and
screened
the
ark
of
the
testimony;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
put
the
table
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
upon
the
side
of
the
tabernacle
northward,
without
the
veil.
And
he
set
the
bread
in
order
upon
it
before
the
LORD;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
put
the
candlestick
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
over
against
the
table,
on
the
side
of
the
tabernacle
southward.
And
he
lighted
the
lamps
before
the
LORD;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
put
the
golden
altar
in
the
tent
of
meeting
before
the
veil:
and
he
burnt
thereon
incense
of
sweet
spices;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
put
the
screen
of
the
door
to
the
tabernacle.
And
he
set
the
altar
of
burnt
offering
at
the
door
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
offered
upon
it
the
burnt
offering
and
the
meal
offering;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
set
the
laver
between
the
tent
of
meeting
and
the
altar,
and
put
water
therein,
to
wash
withal.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
and
his
sons
washed
their
hands
and
their
feet thereat;
when
they
went
into
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
when
they
came
near
unto
the
altar,
they
washed:
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
reared
up
the
court
round
about
the
tabernacle
and
the
altar,
and
set
up
the
screen
of
the
gate
of
the
court.
So
Moses
finished
the
work.
Then
the
cloud
covered
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
filled
the
tabernacle.
And
Moses
was
not
able
to
enter
into
the
tent
of
meeting,
because
the
cloud
abode
thereon,
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
filled
the
tabernacle.
And
when
the
cloud
was
taken
up
from
over
the
tabernacle,
the
children
of
Israel
went
onward,
throughout
all
their
journeys:
but
if
the
cloud
were
not
taken
up,
then
they
journeyed
not
till
the
day
that
it
was
taken
up.
For
the
cloud
of
the
LORD
was
upon
the
tabernacle
by
day,
and
there
was
fire
therein
by
night,
in
the
sight
of
all
the
house
of
Israel,
throughout
all
their
journeys.
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And
the
LORD
called
unto
Moses,
and
spake
unto
him
out
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
any
man
of
you
offereth
an
oblation
unto
the
LORD,
ye
shall
offer
your
oblation
of
the
cattle,
even
of
the
herd
and
of
the
flock.
If
his
oblation
be
a
burnt
offering
of
the
herd,
he
shall
offer
it
a
male
without
blemish:
he
shall
offer
it
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
that
he
may
be
accepted
before
the
LORD.
And
he
shall
lay
his
hand
upon
the
head
of
the
burnt
offering;
and
it
shall
be
accepted
for
him
to
make
atonement
for
him.
And
he
shall
kill
the
bullock
before
the
LORD:
and
Aaron’s
sons,
the
priests,
shall
present
the
blood,
and
sprinkle
the
blood
round
about
upon
the
altar
that
is
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
he
shall
flay
the
burnt
offering,
and
cut
it
into
its
pieces.
And
the
sons
of
Aaron
the
priest
shall
put
fire
upon
the
altar,
and
lay
wood
in
order
upon
the
fire:
and
Aaron’s
sons,
the
priests,
shall
lay
the
pieces,
the
head,
and
the
fat,
in
order
upon
the
wood
that
is
on
the
fire
which
is
upon
the
altar:
but
its
inwards
and
its
legs
shall
he
wash
with
water:
and
the
priest
shall
burn
the
whole
on
the
altar,
for
a
burnt
offering,
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
if
his
oblation
be
of
the
flock,
of
the
sheep,
or
of
the
goats,
for
a
burnt
offering;
he
shall
offer
it
a
male
without
blemish.
And
he
shall
kill
it
on
the
side
of
the
altar
northward
before
the
LORD:
and
Aaron’s
sons,
the
priests,
shall
sprinkle
its
blood
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
he
shall
cut
it
into
its
pieces,
with
its
head
and
its
fat:
and
the
priest
shall
lay
them
in
order
on
the
wood
that
is
on
the
fire
which
is
upon
the
altar:
but
the
inwards
and
the
legs
shall
he
wash
with
water:
and
the
priest
shall
offer
the
whole,
and
burn
it
upon
the
altar:
it
is
a
burnt
offering,
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
if
his
oblation
to
the
LORD
be
a
burnt
offering
of
fowls,
then
he
shall
offer
his
oblation
of
turtledoves,
or
of
young
pigeons.
And
the
priest
shall
bring
it
unto
the
altar,
and
wring
off
its
head,
and
burn
it
on
the
altar;
and
the
blood
thereof
shall
be
drained
out
on
the
side
of
the
altar:
and
he
shall
take
away
its
crop
with
the
filth
thereof,
and
cast
it
beside
the
altar
on
the
east
part,
in
the
place
of
the
ashes:
and
he
shall
rend
it
by
the
wings
thereof,
but
shall
not
divide
it
asunder:
and
the
priest
shall
burn
it
upon
the
altar,
upon
the
wood
that
is
upon
the
fire:
it
is
a
burnt
offering,
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
when
any
one
offereth
an
oblation
of
a
meal
offering
unto
the
LORD,
his
oblation
shall
be
of
fine
flour;
and
he
shall
pour
oil
upon
it,
and
put
frankincense
thereon:
and
he
shall
bring
it
to
Aaron’s
sons
the
priests:
and
he
shall
take
thereout
his
handful
of
the
fine
flour
thereof,
and
of
the
oil
thereof,
with
all
the
frankincense
thereof;
and
the
priest
shall
burn
it
as
the
memorial
thereof
upon
the
altar,
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD:
and
that
which
is
left
of
the
meal
offering
shall
be
Aaron’s
and
his
sons’:
it
is
a
thing
most
holy
of
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire.
And
when
thou offerest
an
oblation
of
a
meal
offering
baken
in
the
oven,
it
shall
be
unleavened
cakes
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil,
or
unleavened
wafers
anointed
with
oil.
And
if
thy
oblation
be
a
meal
offering
of
the baking
pan,
it
shall
be
of
fine
flour
unleavened,
mingled
with
oil.
Thou shalt
part
it
in
pieces,
and
pour
oil
thereon:
it
is
a
meal
offering.
And
if
thy
oblation
be
a
meal
offering
of
the
frying
pan,
it
shall
be
made
of
fine
flour
with
oil.
And
thou shalt
bring
the
meal
offering
that
is
made
of
these
things
unto
the
LORD:
and
it
shall
be
presented
unto
the
priest,
and
he
shall
bring
it
unto
the
altar.
And
the
priest
shall
take
up
from
the
meal
offering
the
memorial
thereof,
and
shall
burn
it
upon
the
altar:
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
that
which
is
left
of
the
meal
offering
shall
be
Aaron’s
and
his
sons’:
it
is
a
thing
most
holy
of
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire.
No
meal
offering,
which
ye
shall
offer
unto
the
LORD,
shall
be
made
with
leaven:
for
ye
shall
burn
no
leaven,
nor
any
honey,
as
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
As
an
oblation
of
first
fruits
ye
shall
offer
them
unto
the
LORD:
but
they
shall
not
come
up
for
a
sweet
savour
on
the
altar.
And
every
oblation
of
thy
meal
offering shalt
thou
season
with
salt;
neither shalt
thou
suffer
the
salt
of
the
covenant
of
thy
God
to
be
lacking
from
thy
meal
offering:
with
all
thine
oblations
thou shalt
offer
salt.
And
if
thou
offer
a
meal
offering
of
firstfruits
unto
the
LORD,
thou shalt
offer
for
the
meal
offering
of
thy
firstfruits
corn
in
the
ear
parched
with
fire,
bruised
corn
of
the
fresh
ear.
And
thou shalt
put
oil
upon
it,
and
lay
frankincense
thereon:
it
is
a
meal
offering.
And
the
priest
shall
burn
the
memorial
of
it,
part
of
the
bruised
corn
thereof,
and
part
of
the
oil
thereof,
with
all
the
frankincense
thereof:
it
is
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
if
his
oblation
be
a
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings;
if
he
offer
of
the
herd,
whether
male
or
female,
he
shall
offer
it
without
blemish
before
the
LORD.
And
he
shall
lay
his
hand
upon
the
head
of
his
oblation,
and
kill
it
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
Aaron’s
sons
the
priests
shall
sprinkle
the
blood
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
he
shall
offer
of
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD;
the
fat
that
covereth
the
inwards,
and
all
the
fat
that
is
upon
the
inwards,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
the
fat
that
is
on
them,
which
is
by
the
loins,
and
the
caul
upon
the
liver,
with
the
kidneys,
shall
he
take
away.
And
Aaron’s
sons
shall
burn
it
on
the
altar
upon
the
burnt
offering,
which
is
upon
the
wood
that
is
on
the
fire:
it
is
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
if
his
oblation
for
a
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings
unto
the
LORD
be
of
the
flock;
male
or
female,
he
shall
offer
it
without
blemish.
If
he
offer
a
lamb
for
his
oblation,
then
shall
he
offer
it
before
the
LORD:
and
he
shall
lay
his
hand
upon
the
head
of
his
oblation,
and
kill
it
before
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
Aaron’s
sons
shall
sprinkle
the
blood
thereof
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
he
shall
offer
of
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD;
the
fat
thereof,
the
fat
tail
entire,
he
shall
take
it
away
hard
by
the
backbone;
and
the
fat
that
covereth
the
inwards,
and
all
the
fat
that
is
upon
the
inwards,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
the
fat
that
is
upon
them,
which
is
by
the
loins,
and
the
caul
upon
the
liver,
with
the
kidneys,
shall
he
take
away.
And
the
priest
shall
burn
it
upon
the
altar:
it
is
the
food
of
the
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
if
his
oblation
be
a
goat,
then
he
shall
offer
it
before
the
LORD:
and
he
shall
lay
his
hand
upon
the
head
of
it,
and
kill
it
before
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
the
sons
of
Aaron
shall
sprinkle
the
blood
thereof
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
he
shall
offer
thereof
his
oblation,
even
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD;
the
fat
that
covereth
the
inwards,
and
all
the
fat
that
is
upon
the
inwards,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
the
fat
that
is
upon
them,
which
is
by
the
loins,
and
the
caul
upon
the
liver,
with
the
kidneys,
shall
he
take
away.
And
the
priest
shall
burn
them
upon
the
altar:
it
is
the
food
of
the
offering
made
by
fire,
for
a
sweet
savour:
all
the
fat
is
the
LORD’S.
It
shall
be
a
perpetual
statute
throughout
your
generations
in
all
your
dwellings,
that
ye
shall
eat
neither
fat
nor
blood.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
If
any
one
shall
sin
unwittingly,
in
any
of
the
things
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded
not
to
be
done,
and
shall
do
any
one
of
them:
if
the
anointed
priest
shall
sin
so
as
to
bring
guilt
on
the
people;
then
let
him
offer
for
his
sin,
which
he
hath
sinned,
a
young
bullock
without
blemish
unto
the
LORD
for
a
sin
offering.
And
he
shall
bring
the
bullock
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting
before
the
LORD;
and
he
shall
lay
his
hand
upon
the
head
of
the
bullock,
and
kill
the
bullock
before
the
LORD.
And
the
anointed
priest
shall
take
of
the
blood
of
the
bullock,
and
bring
it
to
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
the
priest
shall
dip
his
finger
in
the
blood,
and
sprinkle
of
the
blood
seven
times
before
the
LORD,
before
the
veil
of
the
sanctuary.
And
the
priest
shall
put
of
the
blood
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar
of
sweet
incense
before
the
LORD,
which
is
in
the
tent
of
meeting;
and
all
the
blood
of
the
bullock
shall
he
pour
out
at
the
base
of
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
which
is
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
all
the
fat
of
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering
he
shall
take
off
from
it;
the
fat
that
covereth
the
inwards,
and
all
the
fat
that
is
upon
the
inwards,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
the
fat
that
is
upon
them,
which
is
by
the
loins,
and
the
caul
upon
the
liver,
with
the
kidneys,
shall
he
take
away,
as
it
is
taken
off
from
the
ox
of
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings:
and
the
priest
shall
burn
them
upon
the
altar
of
burnt
offering.
And
the
skin
of
the
bullock,
and
all
its
flesh,
with
its
head,
and
with
its
legs,
and
its
inwards,
and
its
dung,
even
the
whole
bullock
shall
he
carry
forth
without
the
camp
unto
a
clean
place,
where
the
ashes
are
poured
out,
and
burn
it
on
wood
with
fire:
where
the
ashes
are
poured
out
shall
it
be
burnt.
And
if
the
whole
congregation
of
Israel
shall
err,
and
the
thing
be
hid
from
the
eyes
of
the
assembly,
and
they
have
done
any
of
the
things
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded
not
to
be
done,
and
are
guilty;
when
the
sin
wherein
they
have
sinned
is
known,
then
the
assembly
shall
offer
a
young
bullock
for
a
sin
offering,
and
bring
it
before
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
the
elders
of
the
congregation
shall
lay
their
hands
upon
the
head
of
the
bullock
before
the
LORD:
and
the
bullock
shall
be
killed
before
the
LORD.
And
the
anointed
priest
shall
bring
of
the
blood
of
the
bullock
to
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
the
priest
shall
dip
his
finger
in
the
blood,
and
sprinkle
it
seven
times
before
the
LORD,
before
the
veil.
And
he
shall
put
of
the
blood
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar
which
is
before
the
LORD,
that
is
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
all
the
blood
shall
he
pour
out
at
the
base
of
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
which
is
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
all
the
fat
thereof
shall
he
take
off
from
it,
and
burn
it
upon
the
altar.
Thus
shall
he
do
with
the
bullock;
as
he
did
with
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering,
so
shall
he
do
with
this:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
them,
and
they
shall
be
forgiven.
And
he
shall
carry
forth
the
bullock
without
the
camp,
and
burn
it
as
he
burned
the
first
bullock:
it
is
the
sin
offering
for
the
assembly.
When
a
ruler
sinneth,
and
doeth
unwittingly
any
one
of
all
the
things
which
the
LORD
his
God
hath
commanded
not
to
be
done,
and
is
guilty;
if
his
sin,
wherein
he
hath
sinned,
be
made
known
to
him,
he
shall
bring
for
his
oblation
a
goat,
a
male
without
blemish;
and
he
shall
lay
his
hand
upon
the
head
of
the
goat,
and
kill
it
in
the
place
where
they
kill
the
burnt
offering
before
the
LORD:
it
is
a
sin
offering.
And
the
priest
shall
take
of
the
blood
of
the
sin
offering
with
his
finger,
and
put
it
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
and
the
blood
thereof
shall
he
pour
out
at
the
base
of
the
altar
of
burnt
offering.
And
all
the
fat
thereof
shall
he
burn
upon
the
altar,
as
the
fat
of
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
as
concerning
his
sin,
and
he
shall
be
forgiven.
And
if
any
one
of
the
common
people
sin
unwittingly,
in
doing
any
of
the
things
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded
not
to
be
done,
and
be
guilty;
if
his
sin,
which
he
hath
sinned,
be
made
known
to
him,
then
he
shall
bring
for
his
oblation
a
goat,
a
female
without
blemish,
for
his
sin
which
he
hath
sinned.
And
he
shall
lay
his
hand
upon
the
head
of
the
sin
offering,
and
kill
the
sin
offering
in
the
place
of
burnt
offering.
And
the
priest
shall
take
of
the
blood
thereof
with
his
finger,
and
put
it
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
and
all
the
blood
thereof
shall
he
pour
out
at
the
base
of
the
altar.
And
all
the
fat
thereof
shall
he
take
away,
as
the
fat
is
taken
away
from
off
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings;
and
the
priest
shall
burn
it
upon
the
altar
for
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD;
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him,
and
he
shall
be
forgiven.
And
if
he
bring
a
lamb
as
his
oblation
for
a
sin
offering,
he
shall
bring
it
a
female
without
blemish.
And
he
shall
lay
his
hand
upon
the
head
of
the
sin
offering,
and
kill
it
for
a
sin
offering
in
the
place
where
they
kill
the
burnt
offering.
And
the
priest
shall
take
of
the
blood
of
the
sin
offering
with
his
finger,
and
put
it
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
and
all
the
blood
thereof
shall
he
pour
out
at
the
base
of
the
altar:
and
all
the
fat
thereof
shall
he
take
away,
as
the
fat
of
the
lamb
is
taken
away
from
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings;
and
the
priest
shall
burn
them
on
the
altar,
upon
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
as
touching
his
sin
that
he
hath
sinned,
and
he
shall
be
forgiven.
And
if
any
one
sin,
in
that
he
heareth
the
voice
of
adjuration,
he
being
a
witness,
whether
he
hath
seen
or
known,
if
he
do
not
utter
it,
then
he
shall
bear
his
iniquity:
or
if
any
one
touch
any
unclean
thing,
whether
it
be
the
carcase
of
an
unclean
beast,
or
the
carcase
of
unclean
cattle,
or
the
carcase
of
unclean
creeping
things,
and
it
be
hidden
from
him,
and
he
be
unclean,
then
he
shall
be
guilty:
or
if
he
touch
the
uncleanness
of
man,
whatsoever
his
uncleanness
be
wherewith
he
is
unclean,
and
it
be
hid
from
him;
when
he
knoweth
of
it,
then
he
shall
be
guilty:
or
if
any
one
swear
rashly
with
his
lips
to
do
evil,
or
to
do
good,
whatsoever
it
be
that
a
man
shall
utter
rashly
with
an
oath,
and
it
be
hid
from
him;
when
he
knoweth
of
it,
then
he
shall
be
guilty
in
one
of
these
things:
and
it
shall
be,
when
he
shall
be
guilty
in
one
of
these
things,
that
he
shall
confess
that
wherein
he
hath
sinned:
and
he
shall
bring
his
guilt
offering
unto
the
LORD
for
his
sin
which
he
hath
sinned,
a
female
from
the
flock,
a
lamb
or
a
goat,
for
a
sin
offering;
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
as
concerning
his
sin.
And
if
his
means
suffice
not
for
a
lamb,
then
he
shall
bring
his
guilt
offering
for
that
wherein
he
hath
sinned,
two
turtledoves,
or
two
young
pigeons,
unto
the
LORD;
one
for
a
sin
offering,
and
the
other
for
a
burnt
offering.
And
he
shall
bring
them
unto
the
priest,
who
shall
offer
that
which
is
for
the
sin
offering
first,
and
wring
off
its
head
from
its
neck,
but
shall
not
divide
it
asunder:
and
he
shall
sprinkle
of
the
blood
of
the
sin
offering
upon
the
side
of
the
altar;
and
the
rest
of
the
blood
shall
be
drained
out
at
the
base
of
the
altar:
it
is
a
sin
offering.
And
he
shall
offer
the
second
for
a
burnt
offering,
according
to
the
ordinance:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
as
concerning
his
sin
which
he
hath
sinned,
and
he
shall
be
forgiven.
But
if
his
means
suffice
not
for
two
turtledoves,
or
two
young
pigeons,
then
he
shall
bring
his
oblation
for
that
wherein
he
hath
sinned,
the
tenth
part
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
for
a
sin
offering;
he
shall
put
no
oil
upon
it,
neither
shall
he
put
any
frankincense
thereon:
for
it
is
a
sin
offering.
And
he
shall
bring
it
to
the
priest,
and
the
priest
shall
take
his
handful
of
it
as
the
memorial
thereof,
and
burn
it
on
the
altar,
upon
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire:
it
is
a
sin
offering.
And
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
as
touching
his
sin
that
he
hath
sinned
in
any
of
these
things,
and
he
shall
be
forgiven:
and
the
remnant
shall
be
the
priest’s,
as
the
meal
offering.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
If
any
one
commit
a
trespass,
and
sin
unwittingly,
in
the
holy
things
of
the
LORD;
then
he
shall
bring
his
guilt
offering
unto
the
LORD,
a
ram
without
blemish
out
of
the
flock,
according
to
thy
estimation
in
silver
by
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary,
for
a
guilt
offering:
and
he
shall
make
restitution
for
that
which
he
hath
done
amiss
in
the
holy
thing,
and
shall
add
the
fifth
part thereto,
and
give
it
unto
the
priest:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
with
the
ram
of
the
guilt
offering,
and
he
shall
be
forgiven.
And
if
any
one
sin,
and
do
any
of
the
things
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded
not
to
be
done;
though
he
knew
it
not,
yet
is
he
guilty,
and
shall
bear
his
iniquity.
And
he
shall
bring
a
ram
without
blemish
out
of
the
flock,
according
to
thy
estimation,
for
a
guilt
offering,
unto
the
priest:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
concerning
the
thing
wherein
he
erred
unwittingly
and
knew
it
not,
and
he
shall
be
forgiven.
It
is
a
guilt
offering:
he
is
certainly
guilty
before
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
If
any
one
sin,
and
commit
a
trespass
against
the
LORD,
and
deal
falsely
with
his
neighbour
in
a
matter
of
deposit,
or
of
bargain,
or
of
robbery,
or
have
oppressed
his
neighbour;
or
have
found
that
which
was
lost,
and
deal
falsely thereto,
and
swear
to
a
lie;
in
any
of
all
these
that
a
man
doeth,
sinning
therein:
then
it
shall
be,
if
he
hath
sinned,
and
is
guilty,
that
he
shall
restore
that
which
he
took
by
robbery,
or
the
thing
which
he
hath
gotten
by
oppression,
or
the
deposit
which
was
committed
to
him,
or
the
lost
thing
which
he
found,
or
any
thing
about
which
he
hath
sworn
falsely;
he
shall
even
restore
it
in
full,
and
shall
add
the
fifth
part
more thereto:
unto
him
to
whom
it appertaineth
shall
he
give
it,
in
the
day
of
his
being
found
guilty.
And
he
shall
bring
his
guilt
offering
unto
the
LORD,
a
ram
without
blemish
out
of
the
flock,
according
to
thy
estimation,
for
a
guilt
offering,
unto
the
priest:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
before
the
LORD,
and
he
shall
be
forgiven;
concerning
whatsoever
he
doeth
so
as
to
be
guilty
thereby.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Command
Aaron
and
his
sons,
saying,
This
is
the
law
of
the
burnt
offering:
the
burnt
offering
shall
be
on
the
hearth
upon
the
altar
all
night
unto
the
morning;
and
the
fire
of
the
altar
shall
be
kept
burning
thereon.
And
the
priest
shall
put
on
his
linen
garment,
and
his
linen
breeches
shall
he
put
upon
his
flesh;
and
he
shall
take
up
the
ashes
whereto
the
fire
hath
consumed
the
burnt
offering
on
the
altar,
and
he
shall
put
them
beside
the
altar.
And
he
shall
put
off
his
garments,
and
put
on
other
garments,
and
carry
forth
the
ashes
without
the
camp
unto
a
clean
place.
And
the
fire
upon
the
altar
shall
be
kept
burning
thereon,
it
shall
not
go
out;
and
the
priest
shall
burn
wood
on
it
every
morning:
and
he
shall
lay
the
burnt
offering
in
order
upon
it,
and
shall
burn
thereon
the
fat
of
the
peace
offerings.
Fire
shall
be
kept
burning
upon
the
altar
continually;
it
shall
not
go
out.
And
this
is
the
law
of
the
meal
offering:
the
sons
of
Aaron
shall
offer
it
before
the
LORD,
before
the
altar.
And
he
shall
take
up therefrom
his
handful,
of
the
fine
flour
of
the
meal
offering,
and
of
the
oil
thereof,
and
all
the
frankincense
which
is
upon
the
meal
offering,
and
shall
burn
it
upon
the
altar
for
a
sweet
savour,
as
the
memorial
thereof,
unto
the
LORD.
And
that
which
is
left
thereof
shall
Aaron
and
his
sons
eat:
it
shall
be
eaten
without
leaven
in
a
holy
place;
in
the
court
of
the
tent
of
meeting
they
shall
eat
it.
It
shall
not
be
baken
with
leaven.
I
have
given
it
as
their
portion
of
my
offerings
made
by
fire;
it
is
most
holy,
as
the
sin
offering,
and
as
the
guilt
offering.
Every
male
among
the
children
of
Aaron
shall
eat
of
it,
as
a
due
for
ever
throughout
your
generations,
from
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire:
whosoever
toucheth
them
shall
be
holy.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
This
is
the
oblation
of
Aaron
and
of
his
sons,
which
they
shall
offer
unto
the
LORD
in
the
day
when
he
is
anointed;
the
tenth
part
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
for
a
meal
offering
perpetually,
half
of
it
in
the
morning,
and
half
thereof
in
the
evening.
On
a baking
pan
it
shall
be
made
with
oil;
when
it
is
soaked,
thou shalt
bring
it
in:
in
baken
pieces shalt
thou
offer
the
meal
offering
for
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
anointed
priest
that
shall
be
in
his
stead
from
among
his
sons
shall
offer
it:
by
a
statute
for
ever
it
shall
be
wholly
burnt
unto
the
LORD.
And
every
meal
offering
of
the
priest
shall
be
wholly
burnt:
it
shall
not
be
eaten.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
Aaron
and
to
his
sons,
saying,
This
is
the
law
of
the
sin
offering:
in
the
place
where
the
burnt
offering
is
killed
shall
the
sin
offering
be
killed
before
the
LORD:
it
is
most
holy.
The
priest
that
offereth
it
for
sin
shall
eat
it:
in
a
holy
place
shall
it
be
eaten,
in
the
court
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
Whatsoever
shall
touch
the
flesh
thereof
shall
be
holy:
and
when
there
is
sprinkled
of
the
blood
thereof
upon
any
garment,
thou shalt
wash
that
whereon
it
was
sprinkled
in
a
holy
place.
But
the
earthen
vessel
wherein
it
is
sodden
shall
be
broken:
and
if
it
be
sodden
in
a
brasen
vessel,
it
shall
be
scoured,
and
rinsed
in
water.
Every
male
among
the
priests
shall
eat
thereof:
it
is
most
holy.
And
no
sin
offering,
whereof
any
of
the
blood
is
brought
into
the
tent
of
meeting
to
make
atonement
in
the
holy
place,
shall
be
eaten:
it
shall
be
burnt
with
fire.
And
this
is
the
law
of
the
guilt
offering:
it
is
most
holy.
In
the
place
where
they
kill
the
burnt
offering
shall
they
kill
the
guilt
offering:
and
the
blood
thereof
shall
he
sprinkle
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
he
shall
offer
of
it
all
the
fat
thereof;
the
fat
tail,
and
the
fat
that
covereth
the
inwards,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
the
fat
that
is
on
them,
which
is
by
the
loins,
and
the
caul
upon
the
liver,
with
the
kidneys,
shall
he
take
away:
and
the
priest
shall
burn
them
upon
the
altar
for
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD:
it
is
a
guilt
offering.
Every
male
among
the
priests
shall
eat
thereof:
it
shall
be
eaten
in
a
holy
place:
it
is
most
holy.
As
is
the
sin
offering,
so
is
the
guilt
offering:
there
is
one
law
for
them:
the
priest
that
maketh
atonement
therewith,
he
shall
have
it.
And
the
priest
that
offereth
any
man’s
burnt
offering,
even
the
priest
shall
have
to
himself
the
skin
of
the
burnt
offering
which
he
hath
offered.
And
every
meal
offering
that
is
baken
in
the
oven,
and
all
that
is
dressed
in
the
frying
pan,
and
on
the baking
pan,
shall
be
the
priest’s
that
offereth
it.
And
every
meal
offering,
mingled
with
oil,
or
dry,
shall
all
the
sons
of
Aaron
have,
one
as
well
as
another.
And
this
is
the
law
of
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
which
one
shall
offer
unto
the
LORD.
If
he
offer
it
for
a
thanksgiving,
then
he
shall
offer
with
the
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving
unleavened
cakes
mingled
with
oil,
and
unleavened
wafers
anointed
with
oil,
and
cakes
mingled
with
oil,
of
fine
flour
soaked.
With
cakes
of
leavened
bread
he
shall
offer
his
oblation
with
the
sacrifice
of
his
peace
offerings
for
thanksgiving.
And
of
it
he
shall
offer
one
out
of
each
oblation
for
an
heave
offering
unto
the
LORD;
it
shall
be
the
priest’s
that
sprinkleth
the
blood
of
the
peace
offerings.
And
the
flesh
of
the
sacrifice
of
his
peace
offerings
for
thanksgiving
shall
be
eaten
on
the
day
of
his
oblation;
he
shall
not
leave
any
of
it
until
the
morning.
But
if
the
sacrifice
of
his
oblation
be
a
vow,
or
a
freewill
offering,
it
shall
be
eaten
on
the
day
that
he
offereth
his
sacrifice:
and
on
the
morrow
that
which
remaineth
of
it
shall
be
eaten:
but
that
which
remaineth
of
the
flesh
of
the
sacrifice
on
the
third
day
shall
be
burnt
with
fire.
And
if
any
of
the
flesh
of
the
sacrifice
of
his
peace
offerings
be
eaten
on
the
third
day,
it
shall
not
be
accepted,
neither
shall
it
be
imputed
unto
him
that
offereth
it:
it
shall
be
an
abomination,
and
the
soul
that
eateth
of
it
shall
bear
his
iniquity.
And
the
flesh
that
toucheth
any
unclean
thing
shall
not
be
eaten;
it
shall
be
burnt
with
fire.
And
as
for
the
flesh,
every
one
that
is
clean
shall
eat
thereof:
but
the
soul
that
eateth
of
the
flesh
of
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
that pertain
unto
the
LORD,
having
his
uncleanness
upon
him,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
when
any
one
shall
touch
any
unclean
thing,
the
uncleanness
of
man,
or
an
unclean
beast,
or
any
unclean
abomination,
and
eat
of
the
flesh
of
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
which pertain
unto
the
LORD,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
Ye
shall
eat
no
fat,
of
ox,
or
sheep,
or
goat.
And
the
fat
of
that
which
dieth
of
itself,
and
the
fat
of
that
which
is
torn
of
beasts,
may
be
used
for
any
other
service:
but
ye
shall
in
no
wise
eat
of
it.
For
whosoever
eateth
the
fat
of
the
beast,
of
which
men
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD,
even
the
soul
that
eateth
it
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
ye
shall
eat
no
manner
of
blood,
whether
it
be
of
fowl
or
of
beast,
in
any
of
your
dwellings.
Whosoever
it
be
that
eateth
any
blood,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
He
that
offereth
the
sacrifice
of
his
peace
offerings
unto
the
LORD
shall
bring
his
oblation
unto
the
LORD
out
of
the
sacrifice
of
his
peace
offerings:
his
own
hands
shall
bring
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire;
the
fat
with
the
breast
shall
he
bring,
that
the
breast
may
be
waved
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD.
And
the
priest
shall
burn
the
fat
upon
the
altar:
but
the
breast
shall
be
Aaron’s
and
his
sons’.
And
the
right
thigh
shall
ye
give
unto
the
priest
for
an
heave
offering
out
of
the
sacrifices
of
your
peace
offerings.
He
among
the
sons
of
Aaron,
that
offereth
the
blood
of
the
peace
offerings,
and
the
fat,
shall
have
the
right
thigh
for
a
portion.
For
the
wave
breast
and
the
heave
thigh
have
I
taken
of
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
the
sacrifices
of
their
peace
offerings,
and
have
given
them
unto
Aaron
the
priest
and
unto
his
sons
as
a
due
for
ever
from
the
children
of
Israel.
This
is
the anointing-portion
of
Aaron,
and
the anointing-portion
of
his
sons,
out
of
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire,
in
the
day
when
he
presented
them
to
minister
unto
the
LORD
in
the
priest’s
office;
which
the
LORD
commanded
to
be
given
them
of
the
children
of
Israel,
in
the
day
that
he
anointed
them.
It
is
a
due
for
ever
throughout
their
generations.
This
is
the
law
of
the
burnt
offering,
of
the
meal
offering,
and
of
the
sin
offering,
and
of
the
guilt
offering,
and
of
the
consecration,
and
of
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings;
which
the
LORD
commanded
Moses
in
mount
Sinai,
in
the
day
that
he
commanded
the
children
of
Israel
to
offer
their
oblations
unto
the
LORD,
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Take
Aaron
and
his
sons
with
him,
and
the
garments,
and
the
anointing
oil,
and
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering,
and
the
two
rams,
and
the
basket
of
unleavened
bread;
and
assemble
thou
all
the
congregation
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
Moses
did
as
the
LORD
commanded
him;
and
the
congregation
was
assembled
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
congregation,
This
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded
to
be
done.
And
Moses
brought
Aaron
and
his
sons,
and
washed
them
with
water.
And
he
put
upon
him
the
coat,
and
girded
him
with
the
girdle,
and
clothed
him
with
the
robe,
and
put
the
ephod
upon
him,
and
he
girded
him
with
the cunningly
woven
band
of
the
ephod,
and
bound
it
unto
him
therewith.
And
he
placed
the
breastplate
upon
him:
and
in
the
breastplate
he
put
the
Urim
and
the
Thummim.
And
he
set
the
mitre
upon
his
head;
and
upon
the
mitre,
in
front,
did
he
set
the
golden
plate,
the
holy
crown;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
Moses
took
the
anointing
oil,
and
anointed
the
tabernacle
and
all
that
was
therein,
and
sanctified
them.
And
he
sprinkled
thereof
upon
the
altar
seven
times,
and
anointed
the
altar
and
all
its
vessels,
and
the
laver
and
its
base,
to
sanctify
them.
And
he
poured
of
the
anointing
oil
upon
Aaron’s
head,
and
anointed
him,
to
sanctify
him.
And
Moses
brought
Aaron’s
sons,
and
clothed
them
with
coats,
and
girded
them
with
girdles,
and
bound headtires
upon
them;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
brought
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering:
and
Aaron
and
his
sons
laid
their
hands
upon
the
head
of
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering.
And
he
slew
it;
and
Moses
took
the
blood,
and
put
it
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar
round
about
with
his
finger,
and
purified
the
altar,
and
poured
out
the
blood
at
the
base
of
the
altar,
and
sanctified
it,
to
make
atonement
for
it.
And
he
took
all
the
fat
that
was
upon
the
inwards,
and
the
caul
of
the
liver,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
their
fat,
and
Moses
burned
it
upon
the
altar.
But
the
bullock,
and
its
skin,
and
its
flesh,
and
its
dung,
he
burnt
with
fire
without
the
camp;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
presented
the
ram
of
the
burnt
offering:
and
Aaron
and
his
sons
laid
their
hands
upon
the
head
of
the
ram.
And
he
killed
it:
and
Moses
sprinkled
the
blood
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
he
cut
the
ram
into
its
pieces;
and
Moses
burnt
the
head,
and
the
pieces,
and
the
fat.
And
he
washed
the
inwards
and
the
legs
with
water;
and
Moses
burnt
the
whole
ram
upon
the
altar:
it
was
a
burnt
offering
for
a
sweet
savour:
it
was
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
he
presented
the
other
ram,
the
ram
of
consecration:
and
Aaron
and
his
sons
laid
their
hands
upon
the
head
of
the
ram.
And
he
slew
it;
and
Moses
took
of
the
blood
thereof,
and
put
it
upon
the
tip
of
Aaron’s
right
ear,
and
upon
the
thumb
of
his
right
hand,
and
upon
the
great
toe
of
his
right
foot.
And
he
brought
Aaron’s
sons,
and
Moses
put
of
the
blood
upon
the
tip
of
their
right
ear,
and
upon
the
thumb
of
their
right
hand,
and
upon
the
great
toe
of
their
right
foot:
and
Moses
sprinkled
the
blood
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
he
took
the
fat,
and
the
fat
tail,
and
all
the
fat
that
was
upon
the
inwards,
and
the
caul
of
the
liver,
and
the
two
kidneys,
and
their
fat,
and
the
right
thigh:
and
out
of
the
basket
of
unleavened
bread,
that
was
before
the
LORD,
he
took
one
unleavened
cake,
and
one
cake
of
oiled
bread,
and
one
wafer,
and
placed
them
on
the
fat,
and
upon
the
right
thigh:
and
he
put
the
whole
upon
the
hands
of
Aaron,
and
upon
the
hands
of
his
sons,
and
waved
them
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD.
And
Moses
took
them
from
off
their
hands,
and
burnt
them
on
the
altar
upon
the
burnt
offering:
they
were
a
consecration
for
a
sweet
savour:
it
was
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
Moses
took
the
breast,
and
waved
it
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD:
it
was
Moses’
portion
of
the
ram
of
consecration;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
Moses
took
of
the
anointing
oil,
and
of
the
blood
which
was
upon
the
altar,
and
sprinkled
it
upon
Aaron,
upon
his
garments,
and
upon
his
sons,
and
upon
his
sons’
garments
with
him;
and
sanctified
Aaron,
his
garments,
and
his
sons,
and
his
sons’
garments
with
him.
And
Moses
said
unto
Aaron
and
to
his
sons,
Boil
the
flesh
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
there
eat
it
and
the
bread
that
is
in
the
basket
of
consecration,
as
I
commanded,
saying,
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
eat
it.
And
that
which
remaineth
of
the
flesh
and
of
the
bread
shall
ye
burn
with
fire.
And
ye
shall
not
go
out
from
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting
seven
days,
until
the
days
of
your
consecration
be
fulfilled:
for
he
shall
consecrate
you
seven
days.
As
hath
been
done
this
day,
so
the
LORD
hath
commanded
to
do,
to
make
atonement
for
you.
And
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting
shall
ye
abide
day
and
night
seven
days,
and
keep
the
charge
of
the
LORD,
that
ye
die
not:
for
so
I
am
commanded.
And
Aaron
and
his
sons
did
all
the
things
which
the
LORD
commanded
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
eighth
day,
that
Moses
called
Aaron
and
his
sons,
and
the
elders
of
Israel;
and
he
said
unto
Aaron,
Take
thee
a
bull
calf
for
a
sin
offering,
and
a
ram
for
a
burnt
offering,
without
blemish,
and
offer
them
before
the
LORD.
And
unto
the
children
of
Israel
thou shalt
speak,
saying,
Take
ye
a he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
and
a
calf
and
a
lamb,
both
of
the
first
year,
without
blemish,
for
a
burnt
offering;
and
an
ox
and
a
ram
for
peace
offerings,
to
sacrifice
before
the
LORD;
and
a
meal
offering
mingled
with
oil:
for
today
the
LORD
appeareth
unto
you.
And
they
brought
that
which
Moses
commanded
before
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
all
the
congregation
drew
near
and
stood
before
the
LORD.
And
Moses
said,
This
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
commanded
that
ye
should
do:
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
shall
appear
unto
you.
And
Moses
said
unto
Aaron,
Draw
near
unto
the
altar,
and
offer
thy
sin
offering,
and
thy
burnt
offering,
and
make
atonement
for
thyself,
and
for
the
people:
and
offer
the
oblation
of
the
people,
and
make
atonement
for
them;
as
the
LORD
commanded.
So
Aaron
drew
near
unto
the
altar,
and
slew
the
calf
of
the
sin
offering,
which
was
for
himself.
And
the
sons
of
Aaron
presented
the
blood
unto
him:
and
he
dipped
his
finger
in
the
blood,
and
put
it
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar,
and
poured
out
the
blood
at
the
base
of
the
altar:
but
the
fat,
and
the
kidneys,
and
the
caul
from
the
liver
of
the
sin
offering,
he
burnt
upon
the
altar;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
flesh
and
the
skin
he
burnt
with
fire
without
the
camp.
And
he
slew
the
burnt
offering;
and
Aaron’s
sons
delivered
unto
him
the
blood,
and
he
sprinkled
it
upon
the
altar
round
about.
And
they
delivered
the
burnt
offering
unto
him,
piece
by
piece,
and
the
head:
and
he
burnt
them
upon
the
altar.
And
he
washed
the
inwards
and
the
legs,
and
burnt
them
upon
the
burnt
offering
on
the
altar.
And
he
presented
the
people’s
oblation,
and
took
the
goat
of
the
sin
offering
which
was
for
the
people,
and
slew
it,
and
offered
it
for
sin,
as
the
first.
And
he
presented
the
burnt
offering,
and
offered
it
according
to
the
ordinance.
And
he
presented
the
meal
offering,
and
filled
his
hand therefrom,
and
burnt
it
upon
the
altar,
besides
the
burnt
offering
of
the
morning.
He
slew
also
the
ox
and
the
ram,
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
which
was
for
the
people:
and
Aaron’s
sons
delivered
unto
him
the
blood,
and
he
sprinkled
it
upon
the
altar
round
about,
and
the
fat
of
the
ox;
and
of
the
ram,
the
fat
tail,
and
that
which
covereth
the
inwards,
and
the
kidneys,
and
the
caul
of
the
liver:
and
they
put
the
fat
upon
the
breasts,
and
he
burnt
the
fat
upon
the
altar:
and
the
breasts
and
the
right
thigh
Aaron
waved
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD;
as
Moses
commanded.
And
Aaron
lifted
up
his
hands
toward
the
people,
and
blessed
them;
and
he
came
down
from
offering
the
sin
offering,
and
the
burnt
offering,
and
the
peace
offerings.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
went
into
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
came
out,
and
blessed
the
people:
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
appeared
unto
all
the
people.
And
there
came
forth
fire
from
before
the
LORD,
and
consumed
upon
the
altar
the
burnt
offering
and
the
fat:
and
when
all
the
people
saw
it,
they
shouted,
and
fell
on
their
faces.
And
Nadab
and
Abihu,
the
sons
of
Aaron,
took
each
of
them
his
censer,
and
put
fire
therein,
and
laid
incense
thereon,
and
offered
strange
fire
before
the
LORD,
which
he
had
not
commanded
them.
And
there
came
forth
fire
from
before
the
LORD,
and
devoured
them,
and
they
died
before
the
LORD.
Then
Moses
said
unto
Aaron,
This
is
it
that
the
LORD
spake,
saying,
I
will
be
sanctified
in
them
that
come
nigh
me,
and
before
all
the
people
I
will
be
glorified.
And
Aaron
held
his
peace.
And
Moses
called
Mishael
and
Elzaphan,
the
sons
of
Uzziel
the
uncle
of
Aaron,
and
said
unto
them,
Draw
near,
carry
your
brethren
from
before
the
sanctuary
out
of
the
camp.
So
they
drew
near,
and
carried
them
in
their
coats
out
of
the
camp;
as
Moses
had
said.
And
Moses
said
unto
Aaron,
and
unto
Eleazar
and
unto
Ithamar,
his
sons,
Let
not
the
hair
of
your
heads
go
loose,
neither
rend
your
clothes;
that
ye
die
not,
and
that
he
be
not
wroth
with
all
the
congregation:
but
let
your
brethren,
the
whole
house
of
Israel,
bewail
the
burning
which
the
LORD
hath
kindled.
And
ye
shall
not
go
out
from
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
lest
ye
die:
for
the
anointing
oil
of
the
LORD
is
upon
you.
And
they
did
according
to
the
word
of
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Aaron,
saying,
Drink
no
wine
nor
strong
drink,
thou,
nor
thy
sons
with
thee,
when
ye
go
into
the
tent
of
meeting,
that
ye
die
not:
it
shall
be
a
statute
for
ever
throughout
your
generations:
and
that
ye
may
put
difference
between
the
holy
and
the
common,
and
between
the
unclean
and
the
clean;
and
that
ye
may
teach
the
children
of
Israel
all
the
statutes
which
the
LORD
hath
spoken
unto
them
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
Moses
spake
unto
Aaron,
and
unto
Eleazar
and
unto
Ithamar,
his
sons
that
were
left,
Take
the
meal
offering
that
remaineth
of
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire,
and
eat
it
without
leaven
beside
the
altar:
for
it
is
most
holy:
and
ye
shall
eat
it
in
a
holy
place,
because
it
is
thy
due,
and
thy
sons’
due,
of
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire:
for
so
I
am
commanded.
And
the
wave
breast
and
the
heave
thigh
shall
ye
eat
in
a
clean
place;
thou,
and
thy
sons,
and
thy
daughters
with
thee:
for
they
are
given
as
thy
due,
and
thy
sons’
due,
out
of
the
sacrifices
of
the
peace
offerings
of
the
children
of
Israel.
The
heave
thigh
and
the
wave
breast
shall
they
bring
with
the
offerings
made
by
fire
of
the
fat,
to
wave
it
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD:
and
it
shall
be
thine,
and
thy
sons’
with
thee,
as
a
due
for
ever;
as
the
LORD
hath
commanded.
And
Moses
diligently
sought
the
goat
of
the
sin
offering,
and,
behold,
it
was
burnt:
and
he
was
angry
with
Eleazar
and
with
Ithamar,
the
sons
of
Aaron
that
were
left,
saying,
Wherefore
have
ye
not
eaten
the
sin
offering
in
the
place
of
the
sanctuary,
seeing
it
is
most
holy,
and
he
hath
given
it
you
to
bear
the
iniquity
of
the
congregation,
to
make
atonement
for
them
before
the
LORD?
Behold,
the
blood
of
it
was
not
brought
into
the
sanctuary
within:
ye
should
certainly
have
eaten
it
in
the
sanctuary,
as
I
commanded.
And
Aaron
spake
unto
Moses,
Behold,
this
day
have
they
offered
their
sin
offering
and
their
burnt
offering
before
the
LORD;
and
there
have
befallen
me
such
things
as
these:
and
if
I
had
eaten
the
sin
offering
today,
would
it
have
been well-pleasing
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD?
And
when
Moses
heard
that,
it
was well-pleasing
in
his
sight.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
to
Aaron,
saying
unto
them,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
These
are
the
living
things
which
ye
shall
eat
among
all
the
beasts
that
are
on
the
earth.
Whatsoever
parteth
the
hoof,
and
is
clovenfooted,
and
cheweth
the
cud,
among
the
beasts,
that
shall
ye
eat.
Nevertheless
these
shall
ye
not
eat
of
them
that
chew
the
cud,
or
of
them
that
part
the
hoof:
the
camel,
because
he
cheweth
the
cud
but
parteth
not
the
hoof,
he
is
unclean
unto
you.
And
the
coney,
because
he
cheweth
the
cud
but
parteth
not
the
hoof,
he
is
unclean
unto
you.
And
the
hare,
because
she
cheweth
the
cud
but
parteth
not
the
hoof,
she
is
unclean
unto
you.
And
the
swine,
because
he
parteth
the
hoof,
and
is
clovenfooted,
but
cheweth
not
the
cud,
he
is
unclean
unto
you.
Of
their
flesh
ye
shall
not
eat,
and
their
carcases
ye
shall
not
touch;
they
are
unclean
unto
you.
These
shall
ye
eat
of
all
that
are
in
the
waters:
whatsoever
hath
fins
and
scales
in
the
waters,
in
the
seas,
and
in
the
rivers,
them
shall
ye
eat.
And
all
that
have
not
fins
and
scales
in
the
seas,
and
in
the
rivers,
of
all
that
move
in
the
waters,
and
of
all
the
living
creatures
that
are
in
the
waters,
they
are
an
abomination
unto
you,
and
they
shall
be
an
abomination
unto
you;
ye
shall
not
eat
of
their
flesh,
and
their
carcases
ye
shall
have
in
abomination.
Whatsoever
hath
no
fins
nor
scales
in
the
waters,
that
is
an
abomination
unto
you.
And
these
ye
shall
have
in
abomination
among
the
fowls;
they
shall
not
be
eaten,
they
are
an
abomination:
the
eagle,
and
the gier
eagle,
and
the
ospray;
and
the
kite,
and
the
falcon
after
its
kind;
every
raven
after
its
kind;
and
the
ostrich,
and
the
night
hawk,
and
the seamew,
and
the
hawk
after
its
kind;
and
the
little
owl,
and
the
cormorant,
and
the
great
owl;
and
the
horned
owl,
and
the
pelican,
and
the
vulture;
and
the
stork,
the
heron
after
its
kind,
and
the
hoopoe,
and
the
bat.
All
winged
creeping
things
that
go
upon
all
four
are
an
abomination
unto
you.
Yet
these
may
ye
eat
of
all
winged
creeping
things
that
go
upon
all
four,
which
have
legs
above
their
feet,
to
leap
withal
upon
the
earth;
even
these
of
them
ye
may
eat;
the
locust
after
its
kind,
and
the
bald
locust
after
its
kind,
and
the
cricket
after
its
kind,
and
the
grasshopper
after
its
kind.
But
all
winged
creeping
things,
which
have
four
feet,
are
an
abomination
unto
you.
And
by
these
ye
shall
become
unclean:
whosoever
toucheth
the
carcase
of
them
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even:
And
whosoever
beareth
aught
of
the
carcase
of
them
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
Every
beast
which
parteth
the
hoof,
and
is
not
clovenfooted,
nor
cheweth
the
cud,
is
unclean
unto
you:
every
one
that
toucheth
them
shall
be
unclean.
And
whatsoever
goeth
upon
its
paws,
among
all
beasts
that
go
on
all
four,
they
are
unclean
unto
you:
whoso
toucheth
their
carcase
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
he
that
beareth
the
carcase
of
them
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even:
they
are
unclean
unto
you.
And
these
are
they
which
are
unclean
unto
you
among
the
creeping
things
that
creep
upon
the
earth;
the
weasel,
and
the
mouse,
and
the
great
lizard
after
its
kind,
and
the
gecko,
and
the land-crocodile,
and
the
lizard,
and
the sand-lizard,
and
the
chameleon.
These
are
they
which
are
unclean
to
you
among
all
that
creep:
whosoever
doth
touch
them,
when
they
are
dead,
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
upon
whatsoever
any
of
them,
when
they
are
dead,
doth
fall,
it
shall
be
unclean;
whether
it
be
any
vessel
of
wood,
or
raiment,
or
skin,
or
sack,
whatsoever
vessel
it
be,
wherewith
any
work
is
done,
it
must
be
put
into
water,
and
it
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even;
then
shall
it
be
clean.
And
every
earthen
vessel, whereinto
any
of
them
falleth,
whatsoever
is
in
it
shall
be
unclean,
and
it
ye
shall
break.
All
food
therein
which
may
be
eaten,
that
on
which
water
cometh,
shall
be
unclean:
and
all
drink
that
may
be
drunk
in
every
such
vessel
shall
be
unclean.
And
every
thing whereupon
any
part
of
their
carcase
falleth
shall
be
unclean;
whether
oven,
or
range
for
pots,
it
shall
be
broken
in
pieces:
they
are
unclean,
and
shall
be
unclean
unto
you.
Nevertheless
a
fountain
or
a
pit
wherein
is
a
gathering
of
water
shall
be
clean:
but
that
which
toucheth
their
carcase
shall
be
unclean.
And
if
aught
of
their
carcase
fall
upon
any
sowing
seed
which
is
to
be
sown,
it
is
clean.
But
if
water
be
put
upon
the
seed,
and
aught
of
their
carcase
fall
thereon,
it
is
unclean
unto
you.
And
if
any
beast,
of
which
ye
may
eat,
die;
he
that
toucheth
the
carcase
thereof
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
he
that
eateth
of
the
carcase
of
it
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even:
he
also
that
beareth
the
carcase
of
it
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
every
creeping
thing
that
creepeth
upon
the
earth
is
an
abomination;
it
shall
not
be
eaten.
Whatsoever
goeth
upon
the
belly,
and
whatsoever
goeth
upon
all
four,
or
whatsoever
hath
many
feet,
even
all
creeping
things
that
creep
upon
the
earth,
them
ye
shall
not
eat;
for
they
are
an
abomination.
Ye
shall
not
make
yourselves
abominable
with
any
creeping
thing
that
creepeth,
neither
shall
ye
make
yourselves
unclean
with
them,
that
ye
should
be
defiled
thereby.
For
I
am
the
LORD
your
God:
sanctify
yourselves
therefore,
and
be
ye
holy;
for
I
am
holy:
neither
shall
ye
defile
yourselves
with
any
manner
of
creeping
thing
that
moveth
upon
the
earth.
For
I
am
the
LORD
that
brought
you
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
to
be
your
God:
ye
shall
therefore
be
holy,
for
I
am
holy.
This
is
the
law
of
the
beast,
and
of
the
fowl,
and
of
every
living
creature
that
moveth
in
the
waters,
and
of
every
creature
that
creepeth
upon
the
earth:
to
make
a
difference
between
the
unclean
and
the
clean,
and
between
the
living
thing
that
may
be
eaten
and
the
living
thing
that
may
not
be
eaten.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
If
a
woman
conceive
seed,
and
bear
a
man
child,
then
she
shall
be
unclean
seven
days;
as
in
the
days
of
the
impurity
of
her
sickness
shall
she
be
unclean.
And
in
the
eighth
day
the
flesh
of
his
foreskin
shall
be
circumcised.
And
she
shall
continue
in
the
blood
of
her
purifying
three
and
thirty
days;
she
shall
touch
no
hallowed
thing,
nor
come
into
the
sanctuary,
until
the
days
of
her
purifying
be
fulfilled.
But
if
she
bear
a
maid
child,
then
she
shall
be
unclean
two
weeks,
as
in
her
impurity:
and
she
shall
continue
in
the
blood
of
her
purifying
threescore
and
six
days.
And
when
the
days
of
her
purifying
are
fulfilled,
for
a
son,
or
for
a
daughter,
she
shall
bring
a
lamb
of
the
first
year
for
a
burnt
offering,
and
a
young
pigeon,
or
a
turtledove,
for
a
sin
offering,
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
unto
the
priest:
and
he
shall
offer
it
before
the
LORD,
and
make
atonement
for
her;
and
she
shall
be
cleansed
from
the
fountain
of
her
blood.
This
is
the
law
for
her
that
beareth,
whether
a
male
or
a
female.
And
if
her
means
suffice
not
for
a
lamb,
then
she
shall
take
two
turtledoves,
or
two
young
pigeons;
the
one
for
a
burnt
offering,
and
the
other
for
a
sin
offering:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
her,
and
she
shall
be
clean.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
When
a
man
shall
have
in
the
skin
of
his
flesh
a
rising,
or
a
scab,
or
a
bright
spot,
and
it
become
in
the
skin
of
his
flesh
the
plague
of
leprosy,
then
he
shall
be
brought
unto
Aaron
the
priest,
or
unto
one
of
his
sons
the
priests:
and
the
priest
shall
look
on
the
plague
in
the
skin
of
the
flesh:
and
if
the
hair
in
the
plague
be
turned
white,
and
the
appearance
of
the
plague
be
deeper
than
the
skin
of
his
flesh,
it
is
the
plague
of
leprosy:
and
the
priest
shall
look
on
him,
and
pronounce
him
unclean.
And
if
the
bright
spot
be
white
in
the
skin
of
his
flesh,
and
the
appearance
thereof
be
not
deeper
than
the
skin,
and
the
hair
thereof
be
not
turned
white,
then
the
priest
shall
shut
up
him
that
hath
the
plague
seven
days:
and
the
priest
shall
look
on
him
the
seventh
day:
and,
behold,
if
in
his
eyes
the
plague
be
at
a
stay,
and
the
plague
be
not
spread
in
the
skin,
then
the
priest
shall
shut
him
up
seven
days
more:
and
the
priest
shall
look
on
him
again
the
seventh
day:
and,
behold,
if
the
plague
be
dim,
and
the
plague
be
not
spread
in
the
skin,
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
clean:
it
is
a
scab:
and
he
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
be
clean.
But
if
the
scab
spread
abroad
in
the
skin,
after
that
he
hath shewn
himself
to
the
priest
for
his
cleansing,
he
shall
shew
himself
to
the
priest
again:
and
the
priest
shall
look,
and,
behold,
if
the
scab
be
spread
in
the
skin,
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
unclean:
it
is
leprosy.
When
the
plague
of
leprosy
is
in
a
man,
then
he
shall
be
brought
unto
the
priest;
and
the
priest
shall
look,
and,
behold,
if
there
be
a
white
rising
in
the
skin,
and
it
have
turned
the
hair
white,
and
there
be
quick
raw
flesh
in
the
rising,
it
is
an
old
leprosy
in
the
skin
of
his
flesh,
and
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
unclean:
he
shall
not
shut
him
up;
for
he
is
unclean.
And
if
the
leprosy
break
out
abroad
in
the
skin,
and
the
leprosy
cover
all
the
skin
of
him
that
hath
the
plague
from
his
head
even
to
his
feet,
as
far
as
appeareth
to
the
priest;
then
the
priest
shall
look:
and,
behold,
if
the
leprosy
have
covered
all
his
flesh,
he
shall
pronounce
him
clean
that
hath
the
plague:
it
is
all
turned
white:
he
is
clean.
But whensoever
raw
flesh
appeareth
in
him,
he
shall
be
unclean.
And
the
priest
shall
look
on
the
raw
flesh,
and
pronounce
him
unclean:
the
raw
flesh
is
unclean:
it
is
leprosy.
Or
if
the
raw
flesh
turn
again,
and
be
changed
unto
white,
then
he
shall
come
unto
the
priest,
and
the
priest
shall
look
on
him:
and,
behold,
if
the
plague
be
turned
into
white,
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
clean
that
hath
the
plague:
he
is
clean.
And
when
the
flesh
hath
in
the
skin
thereof
a
boil,
and
it
is
healed,
and
in
the
place
of
the
boil
there
is
a
white
rising,
or
a
bright
spot,
reddish-white,
then
it
shall
be
shewed
to
the
priest;
and
the
priest
shall
look,
and,
behold,
if
the
appearance
thereof
be
lower
than
the
skin,
and
the
hair
thereof
be
turned
white,
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
unclean:
it
is
the
plague
of
leprosy,
it
hath
broken
out
in
the
boil.
But
if
the
priest
look
on
it,
and,
behold,
there
be
no
white
hairs
therein,
and
it
be
not
lower
than
the
skin,
but
be
dim,
then
the
priest
shall
shut
him
up
seven
days:
And
if
it
spread
abroad
in
the
skin,
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
unclean:
it
is
a
plague.
But
if
the
bright
spot
stay
in
its
place,
and
be
not
spread,
it
is
the
scar
of
the
boil;
and
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
clean.
Or
when
the
flesh
hath
in
the
skin
thereof
a
burning
by
fire,
and
the
quick
flesh
of
the
burning
become
a
bright
spot,
reddish-white,
or
white;
then
the
priest
shall
look
upon
it:
and,
behold,
if
the
hair
in
the
bright
spot
be
turned
white,
and
the
appearance
thereof
be
deeper
than
the
skin;
it
is
leprosy,
it
hath
broken
out
in
the
burning:
and
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
unclean:
it
is
the
plague
of
leprosy.
But
if
the
priest
look
on
it,
and,
behold,
there
be
no
white
hair
in
the
bright
spot,
and
it
be
no
lower
than
the
skin,
but
be
dim;
then
the
priest
shall
shut
him
up
seven
days:
and
the
priest
shall
look
upon
him
the
seventh
day:
if
it
spread
abroad
in
the
skin,
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
unclean:
it
is
the
plague
of
leprosy.
And
if
the
bright
spot
stay
in
its
place,
and
be
not
spread
in
the
skin,
but
be
dim;
it
is
the
rising
of
the
burning,
and
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
clean:
for
it
is
the
scar
of
the
burning.
And
when
a
man
or
woman
hath
a
plague
upon
the
head
or
upon
the
beard,
then
the
priest
shall
look
on
the
plague:
and,
behold,
if
the
appearance
thereof
be
deeper
than
the
skin,
and
there
be
in
it
yellow
thin
hair,
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
unclean:
it
is
a
scall,
it
is
leprosy
of
the
head
or
of
the
beard.
And
if
the
priest
look
on
the
plague
of
the
scall,
and,
behold,
the
appearance
thereof
be
not
deeper
than
the
skin,
and
there
be
no
black
hair
in
it,
then
the
priest
shall
shut
up
him
that
hath
the
plague
of
the
scall
seven
days:
And
in
the
seventh
day
the
priest
shall
look
on
the
plague:
and,
behold,
if
the
scall
be
not
spread,
and
there
be
in
it
no
yellow
hair,
and
the
appearance
of
the
scall
be
not
deeper
than
the
skin,
then
he
shall
be
shaven,
but
the
scall
shall
he
not
shave;
and
the
priest
shall
shut
up
him
that
hath
the
scall
seven
days
more:
and
in
the
seventh
day
the
priest
shall
look
on
the
scall:
and,
behold,
if
the
scall
be
not
spread
in
the
skin,
and
the
appearance
thereof
be
not
deeper
than
the
skin;
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
clean:
and
he
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
be
clean.
But
if
the
scall
spread
abroad
in
the
skin
after
his
cleansing;
then
the
priest
shall
look
on
him:
and,
behold,
if
the
scall
be
spread
in
the
skin,
the
priest
shall
not
seek
for
the
yellow
hair;
he
is
unclean.
But
if
in
his
eyes
the
scall
be
at
a
stay,
and
black
hair
be
grown
up
therein;
the
scall
is
healed,
he
is
clean:
and
the
priest
shall
pronounce
him
clean.
And
when
a
man
or
a
woman
hath
in
the
skin
of
their
flesh
bright
spots,
even
white
bright
spots;
then
the
priest
shall
look:
and,
behold,
if
the
bright
spots
in
the
skin
of
their
flesh
be
of
a
dull
white;
it
is
a tetter,
it
hath
broken
out
in
the
skin;
he
is
clean.
And
if
a
man’s
hair
be
fallen
off
his
head,
he
is
bald;
yet
is
he
clean.
And
if
his
hair
be
fallen
off
from
the
front
part
of
his
head,
he
is
forehead
bald;
yet
is
he
clean.
But
if
there
be
in
the
bald
head,
or
the
bald
forehead,
a
reddish-white
plague;
it
is
leprosy
breaking
out
in
his
bald
head,
or
his
bald
forehead.
Then
the
priest
shall
look
upon
him:
and,
behold,
if
the
rising
of
the
plague
be
reddish-white
in
his
bald
head,
or
in
his
bald
forehead,
as
the
appearance
of
leprosy
in
the
skin
of
the
flesh;
he
is
a
leprous
man,
he
is
unclean:
the
priest
shall
surely
pronounce
him
unclean;
his
plague
is
in
his
head.
And
the
leper
in
whom
the
plague
is,
his
clothes
shall
be
rent,
and
the
hair
of
his
head
shall
go
loose,
and
he
shall
cover
his
upper
lip,
and
shall
cry,
Unclean,
unclean.
All
the
days
wherein
the
plague
is
in
him
he
shall
be
unclean;
he
is
unclean:
he
shall
dwell
alone;
without
the
camp
shall
his
dwelling
be.
The
garment
also
that
the
plague
of
leprosy
is
in,
whether
it
be
a
woollen
garment,
or
a
linen
garment;
whether
it
be
in
warp,
or
woof;
of
linen,
or
of
woollen;
whether
in
a
skin,
or
in
any
thing
made
of
skin;
if
the
plague
be
greenish
or
reddish
in
the
garment,
or
in
the
skin,
or
in
the
warp,
or
in
the
woof,
or
in
any
thing
of
skin;
it
is
the
plague
of
leprosy,
and
shall
be
shewed
unto
the
priest:
and
the
priest
shall
look
upon
the
plague,
and
shut
up
that
which
hath
the
plague
seven
days:
and
he
shall
look
on
the
plague
on
the
seventh
day:
if
the
plague
be
spread
in
the
garment,
either
in
the
warp,
or
in
the
woof,
or
in
the
skin,
whatever
service
skin
is
used
for;
the
plague
is
a
fretting
leprosy;
it
is
unclean.
And
he
shall
burn
the
garment,
whether
the
warp
or
the
woof,
in
woollen
or
in
linen,
or
any
thing
of
skin,
wherein
the
plague
is:
for
it
is
a
fretting
leprosy;
it
shall
be
burnt
in
the
fire.
And
if
the
priest
shall
look,
and,
behold,
the
plague
be
not
spread
in
the
garment,
either
in
the
warp,
or
in
the
woof,
or
in
any
thing
of
skin;
then
the
priest
shall
command
that
they
wash
the
thing
wherein
the
plague
is,
and
he
shall
shut
it
up
seven
days
more:
and
the
priest
shall
look,
after
that
the
plague
is
washed:
and,
behold,
if
the
plague
have
not
changed
its
colour,
and
the
plague
be
not
spread,
it
is
unclean;
thou shalt
burn
it
in
the
fire:
it
is
a
fret,
whether
the
bareness
be
within
or
without.
And
if
the
priest
look,
and,
behold,
the
plague
be
dim
after
the
washing
thereof,
then
he
shall
rend
it
out
of
the
garment,
or
out
of
the
skin,
or
out
of
the
warp,
or
out
of
the
woof:
and
if
it
appear
still
in
the
garment,
either
in
the
warp,
or
in
the
woof,
or
in
any
thing
of
skin,
it
is
breaking
out:
thou shalt
burn
that
wherein
the
plague
is
with
fire.
And
the
garment,
either
the
warp,
or
the
woof,
or
whatsoever
thing
of
skin
it
be,
which
thou shalt
wash,
if
the
plague
be
departed
from
them,
then
it
shall
be
washed
the
second
time,
and
shall
be
clean.
This
is
the
law
of
the
plague
of
leprosy
in
a
garment
of
woollen
or
linen,
either
in
the
warp,
or
the
woof,
or
any
thing
of
skin,
to
pronounce
it
clean,
or
to
pronounce
it
unclean.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
This
shall
be
the
law
of
the
leper
in
the
day
of
his
cleansing:
he
shall
be
brought
unto
the
priest:
and
the
priest
shall
go
forth
out
of
the
camp;
and
the
priest
shall
look,
and,
behold,
if
the
plague
of
leprosy
be
healed
in
the
leper;
then
shall
the
priest
command
to
take
for
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed
two
living
clean
birds,
and
cedar
wood,
and
scarlet,
and
hyssop:
And
the
priest
shall
command
to
kill
one
of
the
birds
in
an
earthen
vessel
over
running
water:
as
for
the
living
bird,
he
shall
take
it,
and
the
cedar
wood,
and
the
scarlet,
and
the
hyssop,
and
shall
dip
them
and
the
living
bird
in
the
blood
of
the
bird
that
was
killed
over
the
running
water:
And
he
shall
sprinkle
upon
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed
from
the
leprosy
seven
times,
and
shall
pronounce
him
clean,
and
shall
let
go
the
living
bird
into
the
open
field.
And
he
that
is
to
be
cleansed
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
shave
off
all
his
hair,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
he
shall
be
clean:
and
after
that
he
shall
come
into
the
camp,
but
shall
dwell
outside
his
tent
seven
days.
And
it
shall
be
on
the
seventh
day,
that
he
shall
shave
all
his
hair
off
his
head
and
his
beard
and
his
eyebrows,
even
all
his
hair
he
shall
shave
off:
and
he
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
he
shall
bathe
his
flesh
in
water,
and
he
shall
be
clean.
And
on
the
eighth
day
he
shall
take
two he-lambs
without
blemish,
and
one
ewe-lamb
of
the
first
year
without
blemish,
and
three
tenth
parts
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
for
a
meal
offering,
mingled
with
oil,
and
one
log
of
oil.
And
the
priest
that
cleanseth
him
shall
set
the
man
that
is
to
be
cleansed,
and
those
things,
before
the
LORD,
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
the
priest
shall
take
one
of
the he-lambs,
and
offer
him
for
a
guilt
offering,
and
the
log
of
oil,
and
wave
them
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD:
and
he
shall
kill
the he-lamb
in
the
place
where
they
kill
the
sin
offering
and
the
burnt
offering,
in
the
place
of
the
sanctuary:
for
as
the
sin
offering
is
the
priest’s,
so
is
the
guilt
offering:
it
is
most
holy:
and
the
priest
shall
take
of
the
blood
of
the
guilt
offering,
and
the
priest
shall
put
it
upon
the
tip
of
the
right
ear
of
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed,
and
upon
the
thumb
of
his
right
hand,
and
upon
the
great
toe
of
his
right
foot:
and
the
priest
shall
take
of
the
log
of
oil,
and
pour
it
into
the
palm
of
his
own
left
hand:
and
the
priest
shall
dip
his
right
finger
in
the
oil
that
is
in
his
left
hand,
and
shall
sprinkle
of
the
oil
with
his
finger
seven
times
before
the
LORD:
and
of
the
rest
of
the
oil
that
is
in
his
hand
shall
the
priest
put
upon
the
tip
of
the
right
ear
of
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed,
and
upon
the
thumb
of
his
right
hand,
and
upon
the
great
toe
of
his
right
foot,
upon
the
blood
of
the
guilt
offering:
and
the
rest
of
the
oil
that
is
in
the
priest’s
hand
he
shall
put
upon
the
head
of
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
before
the
LORD.
And
the
priest
shall
offer
the
sin
offering,
and
make
atonement
for
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed
because
of
his
uncleanness;
and
afterward
he
shall
kill
the
burnt
offering:
and
the
priest
shall
offer
the
burnt
offering
and
the
meal
offering
upon
the
altar:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him,
and
he
shall
be
clean.
And
if
he
be
poor,
and
cannot
get
so
much,
then
he
shall
take
one he-lamb
for
a
guilt
offering
to
be
waved,
to
make
atonement
for
him,
and
one
tenth
part
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering,
and
a
log
of
oil;
and
two
turtledoves,
or
two
young
pigeons,
such
as
he
is
able
to
get;
and
the
one
shall
be
a
sin
offering,
and
the
other
a
burnt
offering.
And
on
the
eighth
day
he
shall
bring
them
for
his
cleansing
unto
the
priest,
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
before
the
LORD.
And
the
priest
shall
take
the
lamb
of
the
guilt
offering,
and
the
log
of
oil,
and
the
priest
shall
wave
them
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD:
and
he
shall
kill
the
lamb
of
the
guilt
offering,
and
the
priest
shall
take
of
the
blood
of
the
guilt
offering,
and
put
it
upon
the
tip
of
the
right
ear
of
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed,
and
upon
the
thumb
of
his
right
hand,
and
upon
the
great
toe
of
his
right
foot:
and
the
priest
shall
pour
of
the
oil
into
the
palm
of
his
own
left
hand:
and
the
priest
shall
sprinkle
with
his
right
finger
some
of
the
oil
that
is
in
his
left
hand
seven
times
before
the
LORD:
and
the
priest
shall
put
of
the
oil
that
is
in
his
hand
upon
the
tip
of
the
right
ear
of
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed,
and
upon
the
thumb
of
his
right
hand,
and
upon
the
great
toe
of
his
right
foot,
upon
the
place
of
the
blood
of
the
guilt
offering:
and
the
rest
of
the
oil
that
is
in
the
priest’s
hand
he
shall
put
upon
the
head
of
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed,
to
make
atonement
for
him
before
the
LORD.
And
he
shall
offer
one
of
the
turtledoves,
or
of
the
young
pigeons,
such
as
he
is
able
to
get;
even
such
as
he
is
able
to
get,
the
one
for
a
sin
offering,
and
the
other
for
a
burnt
offering,
with
the
meal
offering:
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
that
is
to
be
cleansed
before
the
LORD.
This
is
the
law
of
him
in
whom
is
the
plague
of
leprosy,
who
is
not
able
to
get
that
which
pertaineth
to
his
cleansing.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
When
ye
be
come
into
the
land
of
Canaan,
which
I
give
to
you
for
a
possession,
and
I
put
the
plague
of
leprosy
in
a
house
of
the
land
of
your
possession;
then
he
that owneth
the
house
shall
come
and
tell
the
priest,
saying,
There
seemeth
to
me
to
be
as
it
were
a
plague
in
the
house:
and
the
priest
shall
command
that
they
empty
the
house,
before
the
priest
go
in
to
see
the
plague,
that
all
that
is
in
the
house
be
not
made
unclean:
and
afterward
the
priest
shall
go
in
to
see
the
house:
and
he
shall
look
on
the
plague,
and,
behold,
if
the
plague
be
in
the
walls
of
the
house
with
hollow
strakes,
greenish
or
reddish,
and
the
appearance
thereof
be
lower
than
the
wall;
then
the
priest
shall
go
out
of
the
house
to
the
door
of
the
house,
and
shut
up
the
house
seven
days:
and
the
priest
shall
come
again
the
seventh
day,
and
shall
look:
and,
behold,
if
the
plague
be
spread
in
the
walls
of
the
house;
then
the
priest
shall
command
that
they
take
out
the
stones
in
which
the
plague
is,
and
cast
them
into
an
unclean
place
without
the
city:
and
he
shall
cause
the
house
to
be
scraped
within
round
about,
and
they
shall
pour
out
the
mortar
that
they
scrape
off
without
the
city
into
an
unclean
place:
and
they
shall
take
other
stones,
and
put
them
in
the
place
of
those
stones;
and
he
shall
take
other
mortar,
and
shall
plaister
the
house.
And
if
the
plague
come
again,
and
break
out
in
the
house,
after
that
he
hath
taken
out
the
stones,
and
after
he
hath
scraped
the
house,
and
after
it
is
plaistered;
then
the
priest
shall
come
in
and
look,
and,
behold,
if
the
plague
be
spread
in
the
house,
it
is
a
fretting
leprosy
in
the
house:
it
is
unclean.
And
he
shall
break
down
the
house,
the
stones
of
it,
and
the
timber
thereof,
and
all
the
mortar
of
the
house;
and
he
shall
carry
them
forth
out
of
the
city
into
an
unclean
place.
Moreover
he
that
goeth
into
the
house
all
the
while
that
it
is
shut
up
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
he
that
lieth
in
the
house
shall
wash
his
clothes;
and
he
that
eateth
in
the
house
shall
wash
his
clothes.
And
if
the
priest
shall
come
in,
and
look,
and,
behold,
the
plague
hath
not
spread
in
the
house,
after
the
house
was
plaistered;
then
the
priest
shall
pronounce
the
house
clean,
because
the
plague
is
healed.
And
he
shall
take
to
cleanse
the
house
two
birds,
and
cedar
wood,
and
scarlet,
and
hyssop:
and
he
shall
kill
one
of
the
birds
in
an
earthen
vessel
over
running
water:
and
he
shall
take
the
cedar
wood,
and
the
hyssop,
and
the
scarlet,
and
the
living
bird,
and
dip
them
in
the
blood
of
the
slain
bird,
and
in
the
running
water,
and
sprinkle
the
house
seven
times:
and
he
shall
cleanse
the
house
with
the
blood
of
the
bird,
and
with
the
running
water,
and
with
the
living
bird,
and
with
the
cedar
wood,
and
with
the
hyssop,
and
with
the
scarlet:
but
he
shall
let
go
the
living
bird
out
of
the
city
into
the
open
field:
so
shall
he
make
atonement
for
the
house:
and
it
shall
be
clean.
This
is
the
law
for
all
manner
of
plague
of
leprosy,
and
for
a
scall;
and
for
the
leprosy
of
a
garment,
and
for
a
house;
and
for
a
rising,
and
for
a
scab,
and
for
a
bright
spot:
to
teach
when
it
is
unclean,
and
when
it
is
clean:
this
is
the
law
of
leprosy.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
to
Aaron,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
any
man
hath
an
issue
out
of
his
flesh,
because
of
his
issue
he
is
unclean.
And
this
shall
be
his
uncleanness
in
his
issue:
whether
his
flesh
run
with
his
issue,
or
his
flesh
be
stopped
from
his
issue,
it
is
his
uncleanness.
Every
bed
whereon
he
that
hath
the
issue
lieth
shall
be
unclean:
and
every
thing
whereon
he
sitteth
shall
be
unclean.
And
whosoever
toucheth
his
bed
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
he
that
sitteth
on
any
thing
whereon
he
that
hath
the
issue
sat
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
he
that
toucheth
the
flesh
of
him
that
hath
the
issue
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
if
he
that
hath
the
issue
spit
upon
him
that
is
clean;
then
he
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
what
saddle
soever
he
that
hath
the
issue
rideth
upon
shall
be
unclean.
And
whosoever
toucheth
any
thing
that
was
under
him
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even:
and
he
that
beareth
those
things
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
whomsoever
he
that
hath
the
issue
toucheth,
without
having
rinsed
his
hands
in
water,
he
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
the
earthen
vessel,
which
he
that
hath
the
issue
toucheth,
shall
be
broken:
and
every
vessel
of
wood
shall
be
rinsed
in
water.
And
when
he
that
hath
an
issue
is
cleansed
of
his
issue,
then
he
shall
number
to
himself
seven
days
for
his
cleansing,
and
wash
his
clothes;
and
he
shall
bathe
his
flesh
in
running
water,
and
shall
be
clean.
And
on
the
eighth
day
he
shall
take
to
him
two
turtledoves,
or
two
young
pigeons,
and
come
before
the
LORD
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
give
them
unto
the
priest:
and
the
priest
shall
offer
them,
the
one
for
a
sin
offering,
and
the
other
for
a
burnt
offering;
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
before
the
LORD
for
his
issue.
And
if
any
man’s
seed
of
copulation
go
out
from
him,
then
he
shall
bathe
all
his
flesh
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
every
garment,
and
every
skin,
whereon
is
the
seed
of
copulation,
shall
be
washed
with
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
The
woman
also
with
whom
a
man
shall
lie
with
seed
of
copulation,
they
shall
both
bathe
themselves
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
if
a
woman
have
an
issue,
and
her
issue
in
her
flesh
be
blood,
she
shall
be
in
her
impurity
seven
days:
and
whosoever
toucheth
her
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
every
thing
that
she
lieth
upon
in
her
impurity
shall
be
unclean:
every
thing
also
that
she
sitteth
upon
shall
be
unclean.
And
whosoever
toucheth
her
bed
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
whosoever
toucheth
any
thing
that
she
sitteth
upon
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
if
it
be
on
the
bed,
or
on
any
thing
whereon
she
sitteth,
when
he
toucheth
it,
he
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
if
any
man
lie
with
her,
and
her
impurity
be
upon
him,
he
shall
be
unclean
seven
days;
and
every
bed
whereon
he
lieth
shall
be
unclean.
And
if
a
woman
have
an
issue
of
her
blood
many
days
not
in
the
time
of
her
impurity,
or
if
she
have
an
issue
beyond
the
time
of
her
impurity;
all
the
days
of
the
issue
of
her
uncleanness
she
shall
be
as
in
the
days
of
her
impurity:
she
is
unclean.
Every
bed
whereon
she
lieth
all
the
days
of
her
issue
shall
be
unto
her
as
the
bed
of
her
impurity:
and
every
thing
whereon
she
sitteth
shall
be
unclean,
as
the
uncleanness
of
her
impurity.
And
whosoever
toucheth
those
things
shall
be
unclean,
and
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even.
But
if
she
be
cleansed
of
her
issue,
then
she
shall
number
to
herself
seven
days,
and
after
that
she
shall
be
clean.
And
on
the
eighth
day
she
shall
take
unto
her
two
turtledoves,
or
two
young
pigeons,
and
bring
them
unto
the
priest,
to
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
the
priest
shall
offer
the
one
for
a
sin
offering,
and
the
other
for
a
burnt
offering;
and
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
her
before
the
LORD
for
the
issue
of
her
uncleanness.
Thus
shall
ye
separate
the
children
of
Israel
from
their
uncleanness;
that
they
die
not
in
their
uncleanness,
when
they
defile
my
tabernacle
that
is
in
the
midst
of
them.
This
is
the
law
of
him
that
hath
an
issue,
and
of
him
whose
seed
of
copulation
goeth
from
him,
so
that
he
is
unclean
thereby;
and
of
her
that
is
sick
with
her
impurity,
and
of
him
that
hath
an
issue,
of
the
man,
and
of
the
woman,
and
of
him
that
lieth
with
her
that
is
unclean.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
after
the
death
of
the
two
sons
of
Aaron,
when
they
drew
near
before
the
LORD,
and
died;
and
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Speak
unto
Aaron
thy
brother,
that
he
come
not
at
all
times
into
the
holy
place
within
the
veil,
before
the mercy-seat
which
is
upon
the
ark;
that
he
die
not:
for
I
will
appear
in
the
cloud
upon
the mercy-seat.
Herewith
shall
Aaron
come
into
the
holy
place:
with
a
young
bullock
for
a
sin
offering,
and
a
ram
for
a
burnt
offering.
He
shall
put
on
the
holy
linen
coat,
and
he
shall
have
the
linen
breeches
upon
his
flesh,
and
shall
be
girded
with
the
linen
girdle,
and
with
the
linen
mitre
shall
he
be
attired:
they
are
the
holy
garments;
and
he
shall
bathe
his
flesh
in
water,
and
put
them
on.
And
he
shall
take
of
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
two he-goats
for
a
sin
offering,
and
one
ram
for
a
burnt
offering.
And
Aaron
shall
present
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering,
which
is
for
himself,
and
make
atonement
for
himself,
and
for
his
house.
And
he
shall
take
the
two
goats,
and
set
them
before
the
LORD
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
Aaron
shall
cast
lots
upon
the
two
goats;
one
lot
for
the
LORD,
and
the
other
lot
for Azazel.
And
Aaron
shall
present
the
goat
upon
which
the
lot
fell
for
the
LORD,
and
offer
him
for
a
sin
offering.
But
the
goat,
on
which
the
lot
fell
for Azazel,
shall
be
set
alive
before
the
LORD,
to
make
atonement
for
him,
to
send
him
away
for Azazel
into
the
wilderness.
And
Aaron
shall
present
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering,
which
is
for
himself,
and
shall
make
atonement
for
himself,
and
for
his
house,
and
shall
kill
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering
which
is
for
himself:
and
he
shall
take
a
censer
full
of
coals
of
fire
from
off
the
altar
before
the
LORD,
and
his
hands
full
of
sweet
incense
beaten
small,
and
bring
it
within
the
veil:
and
he
shall
put
the
incense
upon
the
fire
before
the
LORD,
that
the
cloud
of
the
incense
may
cover
the mercy-seat
that
is
upon
the
testimony,
that
he
die
not:
and
he
shall
take
of
the
blood
of
the
bullock,
and
sprinkle
it
with
his
finger
upon
the mercy-seat
on
the
east;
and
before
the mercy-seat
shall
he
sprinkle
of
the
blood
with
his
finger
seven
times.
Then
shall
he
kill
the
goat
of
the
sin
offering,
that
is
for
the
people,
and
bring
his
blood
within
the
veil,
and
do
with
his
blood
as
he
did
with
the
blood
of
the
bullock,
and
sprinkle
it
upon
the mercy-seat,
and
before
the mercy-seat:
and
he
shall
make
atonement
for
the
holy
place,
because
of
the
uncleannesses
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
because
of
their
transgressions,
even
all
their
sins:
and
so
shall
he
do
for
the
tent
of
meeting,
that
dwelleth
with
them
in
the
midst
of
their
uncleannesses.
And
there
shall
be
no
man
in
the
tent
of
meeting
when
he
goeth
in
to
make
atonement
in
the
holy
place,
until
he
come
out,
and
have
made
atonement
for
himself,
and
for
his
household,
and
for
all
the
assembly
of
Israel.
And
he
shall
go
out
unto
the
altar
that
is
before
the
LORD,
and
make
atonement
for
it;
and
shall
take
of
the
blood
of
the
bullock,
and
of
the
blood
of
the
goat,
and
put
it
upon
the
horns
of
the
altar
round
about.
And
he
shall
sprinkle
of
the
blood
upon
it
with
his
finger
seven
times,
and
cleanse
it,
and
hallow
it
from
the
uncleannesses
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
when
he
hath
made
an
end
of
atoning
for
the
holy
place,
and
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
altar,
he
shall
present
the
live
goat:
and
Aaron
shall
lay
both
his
hands
upon
the
head
of
the
live
goat,
and
confess
over
him
all
the
iniquities
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
all
their
transgressions,
even
all
their
sins;
and
he
shall
put
them
upon
the
head
of
the
goat,
and
shall
send
him
away
by
the
hand
of
a
man
that
is
in
readiness
into
the
wilderness:
and
the
goat
shall
bear
upon
him
all
their
iniquities
unto
a
solitary
land:
and
he
shall
let
go
the
goat
in
the
wilderness.
And
Aaron
shall
come
into
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
shall
put
off
the
linen
garments,
which
he
put
on
when
he
went
into
the
holy
place,
and
shall
leave
them
there:
and
he
shall
bathe
his
flesh
in
water
in
a
holy
place,
and
put
on
his
garments,
and
come
forth,
and
offer
his
burnt
offering
and
the
burnt
offering
of
the
people,
and
make
atonement
for
himself
and
for
the
people.
And
the
fat
of
the
sin
offering
shall
he
burn
upon
the
altar.
And
he
that letteth
go
the
goat
for Azazel
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
his
flesh
in
water,
and
afterward
he
shall
come
into
the
camp.
And
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering,
and
the
goat
of
the
sin
offering,
whose
blood
was
brought
in
to
make
atonement
in
the
holy
place,
shall
be
carried
forth
without
the
camp;
and
they
shall
burn
in
the
fire
their
skins,
and
their
flesh,
and
their
dung.
And
he
that
burneth
them
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
his
flesh
in
water,
and
afterward
he
shall
come
into
the
camp.
And
it
shall
be
a
statute
for
ever
unto
you:
in
the
seventh
month,
on
the
tenth
day
of
the
month,
ye
shall
afflict
your
souls,
and
shall
do
no
manner
of
work,
the
homeborn,
or
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
among
you:
for
on
this
day
shall
atonement
be
made
for
you,
to
cleanse
you;
from
all
your
sins
shall
ye
be
clean
before
the
LORD.
It
is
a
sabbath
of
solemn
rest
unto
you,
and
ye
shall
afflict
your
souls;
it
is
a
statute
for
ever.
And
the
priest,
who
shall
be
anointed
and
who
shall
be
consecrated
to
be
priest
in
his
father’s
stead,
shall
make
the
atonement,
and
shall
put
on
the
linen
garments,
even
the
holy
garments:
and
he
shall
make
atonement
for
the
holy
sanctuary,
and
he
shall
make
atonement
for
the
tent
of
meeting
and
for
the
altar;
and
he
shall
make
atonement
for
the
priests
and
for
all
the
people
of
the
assembly.
And
this
shall
be
an
everlasting
statute
unto
you,
to
make
atonement
for
the
children
of
Israel
because
of
all
their
sins
once
in
the
year.
And
he
did
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
Aaron,
and
unto
his
sons,
and
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them;
This
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded,
saying,
What
man
soever
there
be
of
the
house
of
Israel,
that
killeth
an
ox,
or
lamb,
or
goat,
in
the
camp,
or
that
killeth
it
without
the
camp,
and
hath
not
brought
it
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
to
offer
it
as
an
oblation
unto
the
LORD
before
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD:
blood
shall
be
imputed
unto
that
man;
he
hath
shed
blood;
and
that
man
shall
be
cut
off
from
among
his
people:
To
the
end
that
the
children
of
Israel
may
bring
their
sacrifices,
which
they
sacrifice
in
the
open
field,
even
that
they
may
bring
them
unto
the
LORD,
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
unto
the
priest,
and
sacrifice
them
for
sacrifices
of
peace
offerings
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
priest
shall
sprinkle
the
blood
upon
the
altar
of
the
LORD
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
burn
the
fat
for
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
they
shall
no
more
sacrifice
their
sacrifices
unto
the he-goats,
after
whom
they
go
a
whoring.
This
shall
be
a
statute
for
ever
unto
them
throughout
their
generations.
And
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
Whatsoever
man
there
be
of
the
house
of
Israel,
or
of
the
strangers
that
sojourn
among
them,
that
offereth
a
burnt
offering
or
sacrifice,
and
bringeth
it
not
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
to
sacrifice
it
unto
the
LORD;
even
that
man
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
whatsoever
man
there
be
of
the
house
of
Israel,
or
of
the
strangers
that
sojourn
among
them,
that
eateth
any
manner
of
blood;
I
will
set
my
face
against
that
soul
that
eateth
blood,
and
will
cut
him
off
from
among
his
people.
For
the
life
of
the
flesh
is
in
the
blood:
and
I
have
given
it
to
you
upon
the
altar
to
make
atonement
for
your
souls:
for
it
is
the
blood
that
maketh
atonement
by
reason
of
the
life.
Therefore
I
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
No
soul
of
you
shall
eat
blood,
neither
shall
any
stranger
that
sojourneth
among
you
eat
blood.
And
whatsoever
man
there
be
of
the
children
of
Israel,
or
of
the
strangers
that
sojourn
among
them,
which
taketh
in
hunting
any
beast
or
fowl
that
may
be
eaten;
he
shall
pour
out
the
blood
thereof,
and
cover
it
with
dust.
For
as
to
the
life
of
all
flesh,
the
blood
thereof
is
all
one
with
the
life
thereof:
therefore
I
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
Ye
shall
eat
the
blood
of
no
manner
of
flesh:
for
the
life
of
all
flesh
is
the
blood
thereof:
whosoever
eateth
it
shall
be
cut
off.
And
every
soul
that
eateth
that
which
dieth
of
itself,
or
that
which
is
torn
of
beasts,
whether
he
be
homeborn
or
a
stranger,
he
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even:
then
shall
he
be
clean.
But
if
he
wash
them
not,
nor
bathe
his
flesh,
then
he
shall
bear
his
iniquity.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
After
the
doings
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
wherein
ye
dwelt,
shall
ye
not
do:
and
after
the
doings
of
the
land
of
Canaan,
whither
I
bring
you,
shall
ye
not
do:
neither
shall
ye
walk
in
their
statutes.
My
judgments
shall
ye
do,
and
my
statutes
shall
ye
keep,
to
walk
therein:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Ye
shall
therefore
keep
my
statutes,
and
my
judgments:
which
if
a
man
do,
he
shall
live
in
them:
I
am
the
LORD.
None
of
you
shall
approach
to
any
that
is
near
of
kin
to
him,
to
uncover
their
nakedness:
I
am
the
LORD.
The
nakedness
of
thy
father,
even
the
nakedness
of
thy
mother, shalt
thou
not
uncover:
she
is
thy
mother;
thou shalt
not
uncover
her
nakedness.
The
nakedness
of
thy
father’s
wife shalt
thou
not
uncover:
it
is
thy
father’s
nakedness.
The
nakedness
of
thy
sister,
the
daughter
of
thy
father,
or
the
daughter
of
thy
mother,
whether
born
at
home,
or
born
abroad,
even
their
nakedness
thou shalt
not
uncover.
The
nakedness
of
thy
son’s
daughter,
or
of
thy
daughter’s
daughter,
even
their
nakedness
thou shalt
not
uncover:
for
theirs
is
thine
own
nakedness.
The
nakedness
of
thy
father’s
wife’s
daughter,
begotten
of
thy
father,
she
is
thy
sister,
thou shalt
not
uncover
her
nakedness.
Thou shalt
not
uncover
the
nakedness
of
thy
father’s
sister:
she
is
thy
father’s
near
kinswoman.
Thou shalt
not
uncover
the
nakedness
of
thy
mother’s
sister:
for
she
is
thy
mother’s
near
kinswoman.
Thou shalt
not
uncover
the
nakedness
of
thy
father’s
brother,
thou shalt
not
approach
to
his
wife:
she
is
thine
aunt.
Thou shalt
not
uncover
the
nakedness
of
thy
daughter
in
law:
she
is
thy
son’s
wife;
thou shalt
not
uncover
her
nakedness.
Thou shalt
not
uncover
the
nakedness
of
thy
brother’s
wife:
it
is
thy
brother’s
nakedness.
Thou shalt
not
uncover
the
nakedness
of
a
woman
and
her
daughter;
thou shalt
not
take
her
son’s
daughter,
or
her
daughter’s
daughter,
to
uncover
her
nakedness;
they
are
near
kinswomen:
it
is
wickedness.
And
thou shalt
not
take
a
woman
to
her
sister,
to
be
a
rival
to
her,
to
uncover
her
nakedness,
beside
the
other
in
her
life
time.
And
thou shalt
not
approach
unto
a
woman
to
uncover
her
nakedness,
as
long
as
she
is
impure
by
her
uncleanness.
And
thou shalt
not
lie
carnally
with
thy
neighbour’s
wife,
to
defile
thyself
with
her.
And
thou shalt
not
give
any
of
thy
seed
to
make
them
pass
through
the
fire
to
Molech,
neither shalt
thou
profane
the
name
of
thy
God:
I
am
the
LORD.
Thou shalt
not
lie
with
mankind,
as
with
womankind:
it
is
abomination.
And
thou shalt
not
lie
with
any
beast
to
defile
thyself
therewith:
neither
shall
any
woman
stand
before
a
beast,
to
lie
down thereto:
it
is
confusion.
Defile
not
ye
yourselves
in
any
of
these
things:
for
in
all
these
the
nations
are
defiled
which
I
cast
out
from
before
you:
And
the
land
is
defiled:
therefore
I
do
visit
the
iniquity
thereof
upon
it,
and
the
land vomiteth
out
her
inhabitants.
Ye
therefore
shall
keep
my
statutes
and
my
judgments,
and
shall
not
do
any
of
these
abominations;
neither
the
homeborn,
nor
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
among
you:
(for
all
these
abominations
have
the
men
of
the
land
done,
which
were
before
you,
and
the
land
is
defiled;)
that
the
land
vomit
not
you
out
also,
when
ye
defile
it,
as
it
vomited
out
the
nation
that
was
before
you.
For
whosoever
shall
do
any
of
these
abominations,
even
the
souls
that
do
them
shall
be
cut
off
from
among
their
people.
Therefore
shall
ye
keep
my
charge,
that
ye
do
not
any
of
these
abominable
customs,
which
were
done
before
you,
and
that
ye
defile
not
yourselves
therein:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
Ye
shall
be
holy:
for
I
the
LORD
your
God
am
holy.
Ye
shall
fear
every
man
his
mother,
and
his
father,
and
ye
shall
keep
my
sabbaths:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Turn
ye
not
unto
idols,
nor
make
to
yourselves
molten
gods:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
when
ye
offer
a
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings
unto
the
LORD,
ye
shall
offer
it
that
ye
may
be
accepted.
It
shall
be
eaten
the
same
day
ye
offer
it,
and
on
the
morrow:
and
if aught
remain
until
the
third
day,
it
shall
be
burnt
with
fire.
And
if
it
be
eaten
at
all
on
the
third
day,
it
is
an
abomination;
it
shall
not
be
accepted:
but
every
one
that
eateth
it
shall
bear
his
iniquity,
because
he
hath
profaned
the
holy
thing
of
the
LORD:
and
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
when
ye
reap
the
harvest
of
your
land,
thou shalt
not
wholly
reap
the
corners
of
thy
field,
neither shalt
thou
gather
the
gleaning
of
thy
harvest.
And
thou shalt
not
glean
thy
vineyard,
neither shalt
thou
gather
the
fallen
fruit
of
thy
vineyard;
thou shalt
leave
them
for
the
poor
and
for
the
stranger:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Ye
shall
not
steal;
neither
shall
ye
deal
falsely,
nor
lie
one
to
another.
And
ye
shall
not
swear
by
my
name
falsely,
so
that
thou
profane
the
name
of
thy
God:
I
am
the
LORD.
Thou shalt
not
oppress
thy
neighbour,
nor
rob
him:
the
wages
of
a
hired
servant
shall
not
abide
with
thee
all
night
until
the
morning.
Thou shalt
not
curse
the
deaf,
nor
put
a
stumblingblock
before
the
blind,
but
thou shalt
fear
thy
God:
I
am
the
LORD.
Ye
shall
do
no
unrighteousness
in
judgment:
thou shalt
not
respect
the
person
of
the
poor,
nor
honour
the
person
of
the
mighty:
but
in
righteousness shalt
thou
judge
thy
neighbour.
Thou shalt
not
go
up
and
down
as
a
talebearer
among
thy
people:
neither shalt
thou
stand
against
the
blood
of
thy
neighbour:
I
am
the
LORD.
Thou shalt
not
hate
thy
brother
in
thine
heart:
thou shalt
surely
rebuke
thy
neighbour,
and
not
bear
sin
because
of
him.
Thou shalt
not
take
vengeance,
nor
bear
any
grudge
against
the
children
of
thy
people,
but
thou shalt
love
thy
neighbour
as
thyself:
I
am
the
LORD.
Ye
shall
keep
my
statutes.
Thou shalt
not
let
thy
cattle
gender
with
a
diverse
kind:
thou shalt
not
sow
thy
field
with
two
kinds
of
seed:
neither
shall
there
come
upon
thee
a
garment
of
two
kinds
of
stuff
mingled
together.
And
whosoever
lieth
carnally
with
a
woman,
that
is
a
bondmaid,
betrothed
to
an
husband,
and
not
at
all
redeemed,
nor
freedom
given
her;
they
shall
be
punished;
they
shall
not
be
put
to
death,
because
she
was
not
free.
And
he
shall
bring
his
guilt
offering
unto
the
LORD,
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
even
a
ram
for
a
guilt
offering.
And
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
him
with
the
ram
of
the
guilt
offering
before
the
LORD
for
his
sin
which
he
hath
sinned:
and
he
shall
be
forgiven
for
his
sin
which
he
hath
sinned.
And
when
ye
shall
come
into
the
land,
and
shall
have
planted
all
manner
of
trees
for
food,
then
ye
shall
count
the
fruit
thereof
as
their uncircumcision:
three
years
shall
they
be
as
uncircumcised
unto
you;
it
shall
not
be
eaten.
But
in
the
fourth
year
all
the
fruit
thereof
shall
be
holy,
for
giving
praise
unto
the
LORD.
And
in
the
fifth
year
shall
ye
eat
of
the
fruit
thereof,
that
it
may
yield
unto
you
the
increase
thereof:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Ye
shall
not
eat
any
thing
with
the
blood:
neither
shall
ye
use
enchantments,
nor
practise augury.
Ye
shall
not
round
the
corners
of
your
heads,
neither shalt
thou
mar
the
corners
of
thy
beard.
Ye
shall
not
make
any
cuttings
in
your
flesh
for
the
dead,
nor
print
any
marks
upon
you:
I
am
the
LORD.
Profane
not
thy
daughter,
to
make
her
a
harlot;
lest
the
land
fall
to
whoredom,
and
the
land
become
full
of
wickedness.
Ye
shall
keep
my
sabbaths,
and
reverence
my
sanctuary:
I
am
the
LORD.
Turn
ye
not
unto
them
that
have
familiar
spirits,
nor
unto
the
wizards;
seek
them
not
out,
to
be
defiled
by
them:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Thou shalt
rise
up
before
the
hoary
head,
and
honour
the
face
of
the
old
man,
and
thou shalt
fear
thy
God:
I
am
the
LORD.
And
if
a
stranger
sojourn
with
thee
in
your
land,
ye
shall
not
do
him
wrong.
The
stranger
that
sojourneth
with
you
shall
be
unto
you
as
the
homeborn
among
you,
and
thou shalt
love
him
as
thyself;
for
ye
were
strangers
in
the
land
of
Egypt:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Ye
shall
do
no
unrighteousness
in
judgment,
in
meteyard,
in
weight,
or
in
measure.
Just
balances,
just
weights,
a
just
ephah,
and
a
just
hin,
shall
ye
have:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God,
which
brought
you
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
ye
shall
observe
all
my
statutes,
and
all
my
judgments,
and
do
them:
I
am
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Moreover,
thou shalt
say
to
the
children
of
Israel,
Whosoever
he
be
of
the
children
of
Israel,
or
of
the
strangers
that
sojourn
in
Israel,
that
giveth
of
his
seed
unto
Molech;
he
shall
surely
be
put
to
death:
the
people
of
the
land
shall
stone
him
with
stones.
I
also
will
set
my
face
against
that
man,
and
will
cut
him
off
from
among
his
people;
because
he
hath
given
of
his
seed
unto
Molech,
to
defile
my
sanctuary,
and
to
profane
my
holy
name.
And
if
the
people
of
the
land
do
any
ways
hide
their
eyes
from
that
man,
when
he
giveth
of
his
seed
unto
Molech,
and
put
him
not
to
death:
then
I
will
set
my
face
against
that
man,
and
against
his
family,
and
will
cut
him
off,
and
all
that
go
a
whoring
after
him,
to
commit
whoredom
with
Molech,
from
among
their
people.
And
the
soul
that
turneth
unto
them
that
have
familiar
spirits,
and
unto
the
wizards,
to
go
a
whoring
after
them,
I
will
even
set
my
face
against
that
soul,
and
will
cut
him
off
from
among
his
people.
Sanctify
yourselves
therefore,
and
be
ye
holy:
for
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
ye
shall
keep
my
statutes,
and
do
them:
I
am
the
LORD
which
sanctify
you.
For
every
one
that
curseth
his
father
or
his
mother
shall
surely
be
put
to
death:
he
hath
cursed
his
father
or
his
mother;
his
blood
shall
be
upon
him.
And
the
man
that
committeth
adultery
with
another
man’s
wife,
even
he
that
committeth
adultery
with
his
neighbour’s
wife,
the
adulterer
and
the
adulteress
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
the
man
that
lieth
with
his
father’s
wife
hath
uncovered
his
father’s
nakedness:
both
of
them
shall
surely
be
put
to
death;
their
blood
shall
be
upon
them.
And
if
a
man
lie
with
his
daughter
in
law,
both
of
them
shall
surely
be
put
to
death:
they
have
wrought
confusion;
their
blood
shall
be
upon
them.
And
if
a
man
lie
with
mankind,
as
with
womankind,
both
of
them
have
committed
abomination:
they
shall
surely
be
put
to
death;
their
blood
shall
be
upon
them.
And
if
a
man
take
a
wife
and
her
mother,
it
is
wickedness:
they
shall
be
burnt
with
fire,
both
he
and
they;
that
there
be
no
wickedness
among
you.
And
if
a
man
lie
with
a
beast,
he
shall
surely
be
put
to
death:
and
ye
shall
slay
the
beast.
And
if
a
woman
approach
unto
any
beast,
and
lie
down thereto,
thou shalt
kill
the
woman,
and
the
beast:
they
shall
surely
be
put
to
death;
their
blood
shall
be
upon
them.
And
if
a
man
shall
take
his
sister,
his
father’s
daughter,
or
his
mother’s
daughter,
and
see
her
nakedness,
and
she
see
his
nakedness;
it
is
a
shameful
thing;
and
they
shall
be
cut
off
in
the
sight
of
the
children
of
their
people:
he
hath
uncovered
his
sister’s
nakedness;
he
shall
bear
his
iniquity.
And
if
a
man
shall
lie
with
a
woman
having
her
sickness,
and
shall
uncover
her
nakedness;
he
hath
made
naked
her
fountain,
and
she
hath
uncovered
the
fountain
of
her
blood:
and
both
of
them
shall
be
cut
off
from
among
their
people.
And
thou shalt
not
uncover
the
nakedness
of
thy
mother’s
sister,
nor
of
thy
father’s
sister:
for
he
hath
made
naked
his
near
kin:
they
shall
bear
their
iniquity.
And
if
a
man
shall
lie
with
his
uncle’s
wife,
he
hath
uncovered
his
uncle’s
nakedness:
they
shall
bear
their
sin;
they
shall
die
childless.
And
if
a
man
shall
take
his
brother’s
wife,
it
is
impurity:
he
hath
uncovered
his
brother’s
nakedness;
they
shall
be
childless.
Ye
shall
therefore
keep
all
my
statutes,
and
all
my
judgments,
and
do
them:
that
the
land,
whither
I
bring
you
to
dwell
therein,
vomit
you
not
out.
And
ye
shall
not
walk
in
the
customs
of
the
nation,
which
I
cast
out
before
you:
for
they
did
all
these
things,
and
therefore
I
abhorred
them.
But
I
have
said
unto
you,
Ye
shall
inherit
their
land,
and
I
will
give
it
unto
you
to
possess
it,
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God,
which
have
separated
you
from
the
peoples.
Ye
shall
therefore
separate
between
the
clean
beast
and
the
unclean,
and
between
the
unclean
fowl
and
the
clean:
and
ye
shall
not
make
your
souls
abominable
by
beast,
or
by
fowl,
or
by
any
thing
wherewith
the
ground teemeth,
which
I
have
separated
from
you
as
unclean.
And
ye
shall
be
holy
unto
me:
for
I
the
LORD
am
holy,
and
have
separated
you
from
the
peoples,
that
ye
should
be
mine.
A
man
also
or
a
woman
that
hath
a
familiar
spirit,
or
that
is
a
wizard,
shall
surely
be
put
to
death:
they
shall
stone
them
with
stones:
their
blood
shall
be
upon
them.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Speak
unto
the
priests
the
sons
of
Aaron,
and
say
unto
them,
There
shall
none
defile
himself
for
the
dead
among
his
people;
except
for
his
kin,
that
is
near
unto
him,
for
his
mother,
and
for
his
father,
and
for
his
son,
and
for
his
daughter,
and
for
his
brother;
and
for
his
sister
a
virgin,
that
is
near
unto
him,
which
hath
had
no
husband,
for
her
may
he
defile
himself.
He
shall
not
defile
himself,
being
a
chief
man
among
his
people,
to
profane
himself.
They
shall
not
make
baldness
upon
their
head,
neither
shall
they
shave
off
the
corner
of
their
beard,
nor
make
any
cuttings
in
their
flesh.
They
shall
be
holy
unto
their
God,
and
not
profane
the
name
of
their
God:
for
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire,
the
bread
of
their
God,
they
do
offer:
therefore
they
shall
be
holy.
They
shall
not
take
a
woman
that
is
a
harlot,
or
profane;
neither
shall
they
take
a
woman
put
away
from
her
husband:
for
he
is
holy
unto
his
God.
Thou shalt
sanctify
him
therefore;
for
he
offereth
the
bread
of
thy
God:
he
shall
be
holy
unto
thee:
for
I
the
LORD,
which
sanctify
you,
am
holy.
And
the
daughter
of
any
priest,
if
she
profane
herself
by
playing
the
harlot,
she
profaneth
her
father:
she
shall
be
burnt
with
fire.
And
he
that
is
the
high
priest
among
his
brethren,
upon
whose
head
the
anointing
oil
is
poured,
and
that
is
consecrated
to
put
on
the
garments,
shall
not
let
the
hair
of
his
head
go
loose,
nor
rend
his
clothes;
neither
shall
he
go
in
to
any
dead
body,
nor
defile
himself
for
his
father,
or
for
his
mother;
neither
shall
he
go
out
of
the
sanctuary,
nor
profane
the
sanctuary
of
his
God;
for
the
crown
of
the
anointing
oil
of
his
God
is
upon
him:
I
am
the
LORD.
And
he
shall
take
a
wife
in
her
virginity.
A
widow,
or
one
divorced,
or
a
profane
woman,
an
harlot,
these
shall
he
not
take:
but
a
virgin
of
his
own
people
shall
he
take
to
wife.
And
he
shall
not
profane
his
seed
among
his
people:
for
I
am
the
LORD
which
sanctify
him.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
Aaron,
saying,
Whosoever
he
be
of
thy
seed
throughout
their
generations
that
hath
a
blemish,
let
him
not
approach
to
offer
the
bread
of
his
God.
For
whatsoever
man
he
be
that
hath
a
blemish,
he
shall
not
approach:
a
blind
man,
or
a
lame,
or
he
that
hath
a
flat
nose,
or
any
thing
superfluous,
or
a
man
that
is
brokenfooted,
or
brokenhanded,
or
crookbackt,
or
a
dwarf,
or
that
hath
a
blemish
in
his
eye,
or
is
scurvy,
or
scabbed,
or
hath
his
stones
broken;
no
man
of
the
seed
of
Aaron
the
priest,
that
hath
a
blemish,
shall
come
nigh
to
offer
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire:
he
hath
a
blemish;
he
shall
not
come
nigh
to
offer
the
bread
of
his
God.
He
shall
eat
the
bread
of
his
God,
both
of
the
most
holy,
and
of
the
holy.
Only
he
shall
not
go
in
unto
the
veil,
nor
come
nigh
unto
the
altar,
because
he
hath
a
blemish;
that
he
profane
not
my
sanctuaries:
for
I
am
the
LORD
which
sanctify
them.
So
Moses
spake
unto
Aaron,
and
to
his
sons,
and
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
Aaron
and
to
his
sons,
that
they
separate
themselves
from
the
holy
things
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
they
hallow
unto
me,
and
that
they
profane
not
my
holy
name:
I
am
the
LORD.
Say
unto
them,
Whosoever
he
be
of
all
your
seed
throughout
your
generations,
that approacheth
unto
the
holy
things,
which
the
children
of
Israel
hallow
unto
the
LORD,
having
his
uncleanness
upon
him,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
before
me:
I
am
the
LORD.
What
man
soever
of
the
seed
of
Aaron
is
a
leper,
or
hath
an
issue;
he
shall
not
eat
of
the
holy
things,
until
he
be
clean.
And
whoso
toucheth
any
thing
that
is
unclean
by
the
dead,
or
a
man
whose
seed
goeth
from
him;
or
whosoever
toucheth
any
creeping
thing,
whereby
he
may
be
made
unclean,
or
a
man
of
whom
he
may
take
uncleanness,
whatsoever
uncleanness
he
hath;
the
soul
which
toucheth
any
such
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even,
and
shall
not
eat
of
the
holy
things,
unless
he
bathe
his
flesh
in
water.
And
when
the
sun
is
down,
he
shall
be
clean;
and
afterward
he
shall
eat
of
the
holy
things,
because
it
is
his
bread.
That
which
dieth
of
itself,
or
is
torn
of
beasts,
he
shall
not
eat
to
defile
himself
therewith:
I
am
the
LORD.
They
shall
therefore
keep
my
charge,
lest
they
bear
sin
for
it,
and
die
therein,
if
they
profane
it:
I
am
the
LORD
which
sanctify
them.
There
shall
no
stranger
eat
of
the
holy
thing:
a
sojourner
of
the
priest’s,
or
an
hired
servant,
shall
not
eat
of
the
holy
thing.
But
if
a
priest
buy
any
soul,
the
purchase
of
his
money,
he
shall
eat
of
it;
and
such
as
are
born
in
his
house,
they
shall
eat
of
his
bread.
And
if
a
priest’s
daughter
be
married
unto
a
stranger,
she
shall
not
eat
of
the
heave
offering
of
the
holy
things.
But
if
a
priest’s
daughter
be
a
widow,
or
divorced,
and
have
no
child,
and
is
returned
unto
her
father’s
house,
as
in
her
youth,
she
shall
eat
of
her
father’s
bread:
but
there
shall
no
stranger
eat
thereof.
And
if
a
man
eat
of
the
holy
thing
unwittingly,
then
he
shall
put
the
fifth
part
thereof
unto
it,
and
shall
give
unto
the
priest
the
holy
thing.
And
they
shall
not
profane
the
holy
things
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
they
offer
unto
the
LORD;
and
so
cause
them
to
bear
the
iniquity
that
bringeth
guilt,
when
they
eat
their
holy
things:
for
I
am
the
LORD
which
sanctify
them.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
Aaron,
and
to
his
sons,
and
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
Whosoever
he
be
of
the
house
of
Israel,
or
of
the
strangers
in
Israel,
that
offereth
his
oblation,
whether
it
be
any
of
their
vows,
or
any
of
their
freewill
offerings,
which
they
offer
unto
the
LORD
for
a
burnt
offering;
that
ye
may
be
accepted,
ye
shall
offer
a
male
without
blemish,
of
the
beeves,
of
the
sheep,
or
of
the
goats.
But
whatsoever
hath
a
blemish,
that
shall
ye
not
offer:
for
it
shall
not
be
acceptable
for
you.
And
whosoever
offereth
a
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings
unto
the
LORD
to
accomplish
a
vow,
or
for
a
freewill
offering,
of
the
herd
or
of
the
flock,
it
shall
be
perfect
to
be
accepted;
there
shall
be
no
blemish
therein.
Blind,
or
broken,
or
maimed,
or
having
a
wen,
or
scurvy,
or
scabbed,
ye
shall
not
offer
these
unto
the
LORD,
nor
make
an
offering
by
fire
of
them
upon
the
altar
unto
the
LORD.
Either
a
bullock
or
a
lamb
that
hath
any
thing
superfluous
or
lacking
in
his
parts,
that
mayest
thou
offer
for
a
freewill
offering;
but
for
a
vow
it
shall
not
be
accepted.
That
which
hath
its
stones
bruised,
or
crushed,
or
broken,
or
cut,
ye
shall
not
offer
unto
the
LORD;
neither
shall
ye
do
thus
in
your
land.
Neither
from
the
hand
of
a
foreigner
shall
ye
offer
the
bread
of
your
God
of
any
of
these;
because
their
corruption
is
in
them,
there
is
a
blemish
in
them:
they
shall
not
be
accepted
for
you.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
When
a
bullock,
or
a
sheep,
or
a
goat,
is
brought
forth,
then
it
shall
be
seven
days
under
the
dam;
and
from
the
eighth
day
and
thenceforth
it
shall
be
accepted
for
the
oblation
of
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
whether
it
be
cow
or
ewe,
ye
shall
not
kill
it
and
her
young
both
in
one
day.
And
when
ye
sacrifice
a
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving
unto
the
LORD,
ye
shall
sacrifice
it
that
ye
may
be
accepted.
On
the
same
day
it
shall
be
eaten;
ye
shall
leave
none
of
it
until
the
morning:
I
am
the
LORD.
Therefore
shall
ye
keep
my
commandments,
and
do
them:
I
am
the
LORD.
And
ye
shall
not
profane
my
holy
name;
but
I
will
be
hallowed
among
the
children
of
Israel:
I
am
the
LORD
which
hallow
you,
that
brought
you
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
to
be
your
God:
I
am
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
The
set
feasts
of
the
LORD,
which
ye
shall
proclaim
to
be
holy
convocations,
even
these
are
my
set
feasts.
Six
days
shall
work
be
done:
but
on
the
seventh
day
is
a
sabbath
of
solemn
rest,
an
holy
convocation;
ye
shall
do
no
manner
of
work:
it
is
a
sabbath
unto
the
LORD
in
all
your
dwellings.
These
are
the
set
feasts
of
the
LORD,
even
holy
convocations,
which
ye
shall
proclaim
in
their
appointed
season.
In
the
first
month,
on
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
month
at
even,
is
the
LORD’S
passover.
And
on
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
same
month
is
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread
unto
the
LORD:
seven
days
ye
shall
eat
unleavened
bread.
In
the
first
day
ye
shall
have
an
holy
convocation:
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work.
But
ye
shall
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD
seven
days:
in
the
seventh
day
is
an
holy
convocation;
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
ye
be
come
into
the
land
which
I
give
unto
you,
and
shall
reap
the
harvest
thereof,
then
ye
shall
bring
the
sheaf
of
the
firstfruits
of
your
harvest
unto
the
priest:
and
he
shall
wave
the
sheaf
before
the
LORD,
to
be
accepted
for
you:
on
the
morrow
after
the
sabbath
the
priest
shall
wave
it.
And
in
the
day
when
ye
wave
the
sheaf,
ye
shall
offer
a he-lamb
without
blemish
of
the
first
year
for
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
meal
offering
thereof
shall
be
two
tenth
parts
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil,
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD
for
a
sweet
savour:
and
the
drink
offering
thereof
shall
be
of
wine,
the
fourth
part
of
an
hin.
And
ye
shall
eat
neither
bread,
nor
parched
corn,
nor
fresh
ears,
until
this
selfsame
day,
until
ye
have
brought
the
oblation
of
your
God:
it
is
a
statute
for
ever
throughout
your
generations
in
all
your
dwellings.
And
ye
shall
count
unto
you
from
the
morrow
after
the
sabbath,
from
the
day
that
ye
brought
the
sheaf
of
the
wave
offering;
seven
sabbaths
shall
there
be
complete:
even
unto
the
morrow
after
the
seventh
sabbath
shall
ye
number
fifty
days;
and
ye
shall
offer
a
new
meal
offering
unto
the
LORD.
Ye
shall
bring
out
of
your
habitations
two
wave
loaves
of
two
tenth
parts
of
an
ephah:
they
shall
be
of
fine
flour,
they
shall
be
baken
with
leaven,
for
firstfruits
unto
the
LORD.
And
ye
shall
present
with
the
bread
seven
lambs
without
blemish
of
the
first
year,
and
one
young
bullock,
and
two
rams:
they
shall
be
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD,
with
their
meal
offering,
and
their
drink
offerings,
even
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
ye
shall
offer
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering,
and
two he-lambs
of
the
first
year
for
a
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings.
And
the
priest
shall
wave
them
with
the
bread
of
the
firstfruits
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD,
with
the
two
lambs:
they
shall
be
holy
to
the
LORD
for
the
priest.
And
ye
shall
make
proclamation
on
the
selfsame
day;
there
shall
be
an
holy
convocation
unto
you:
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work:
it
is
a
statute
for
ever
in
all
your
dwellings
throughout
your
generations.
And
when
ye
reap
the
harvest
of
your
land,
thou shalt
not
wholly
reap
the
corners
of
thy
field,
neither shalt
thou
gather
the
gleaning
of
thy
harvest:
thou shalt
leave
them
for
the
poor,
and
for
the
stranger:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
In
the
seventh
month,
in
the
first
day
of
the
month,
shall
be
a
solemn
rest
unto
you,
a
memorial
of
blowing
of
trumpets,
an
holy
convocation.
Ye
shall
do
no
servile
work:
and
ye
shall
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Howbeit
on
the
tenth
day
of
this
seventh
month
is
the
day
of
atonement:
it
shall
be
an
holy
convocation
unto
you,
and
ye
shall
afflict
your
souls;
and
ye
shall
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
ye
shall
do
no
manner
of
work
in
that
same
day:
for
it
is
a
day
of
atonement,
to
make
atonement
for
you
before
the
LORD
your
God.
For
whatsoever
soul
it
be
that
shall
not
be
afflicted
in
that
same
day,
he
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people.
And
whatsoever
soul
it
be
that
doeth
any
manner
of
work
in
that
same
day,
that
soul
will
I
destroy
from
among
his
people.
Ye
shall
do
no
manner
of
work:
it
is
a
statute
for
ever
throughout
your
generations
in
all
your
dwellings.
It
shall
be
unto
you
a
sabbath
of
solemn
rest,
and
ye
shall
afflict
your
souls:
in
the
ninth
day
of
the
month
at
even,
from
even
unto
even,
shall
ye
keep
your
sabbath.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
On
the
fifteenth
day
of
this
seventh
month
is
the
feast
of
tabernacles
for
seven
days
unto
the
LORD.
On
the
first
day
shall
be
an
holy
convocation:
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work.
Seven
days
ye
shall
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD:
on
the
eighth
day
shall
be
an
holy
convocation
unto
you;
and
ye
shall
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD:
it
is
a
solemn
assembly;
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work.
These
are
the
set
feasts
of
the
LORD,
which
ye
shall
proclaim
to
be
holy
convocations,
to
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD,
a
burnt
offering,
and
a
meal
offering,
a
sacrifice,
and
drink
offerings,
each
on
its
own
day:
beside
the
sabbaths
of
the
LORD,
and
beside
your
gifts,
and
beside
all
your
vows,
and
beside
all
your
freewill
offerings,
which
ye
give
unto
the
LORD.
Howbeit
on
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
seventh
month,
when
ye
have
gathered
in
the
fruits
of
the
land,
ye
shall
keep
the
feast
of
the
LORD
seven
days:
on
the
first
day
shall
be
a
solemn
rest,
and
on
the
eighth
day
shall
be
a
solemn
rest.
And
ye
shall
take
you
on
the
first
day
the
fruit
of
goodly
trees,
branches
of
palm
trees,
and
boughs
of
thick
trees,
and
willows
of
the
brook;
and
ye
shall
rejoice
before
the
LORD
your
God
seven
days.
And
ye
shall
keep
it
a
feast
unto
the
LORD
seven
days
in
the
year:
it
is
a
statute
for
ever
in
your
generations:
ye
shall
keep
it
in
the
seventh
month.
Ye
shall
dwell
in
booths
seven
days;
all
that
are
homeborn
in
Israel
shall
dwell
in
booths:
that
your
generations
may
know
that
I
made
the
children
of
Israel
to
dwell
in
booths,
when
I
brought
them
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
Moses
declared
unto
the
children
of
Israel
the
set
feasts
of
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Command
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
bring
unto
thee
pure
olive
oil
beaten
for
the
light,
to
cause
a
lamp
to
burn
continually.
Without
the
veil
of
the
testimony,
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
shall
Aaron
order
it
from
evening
to
morning
before
the
LORD
continually:
it
shall
be
a
statute
for
ever
throughout
your
generations.
He
shall
order
the
lamps
upon
the
pure
candlestick
before
the
LORD
continually.
And
thou shalt
take
fine
flour,
and
bake
twelve
cakes
thereof:
two
tenth
parts
of
an
ephah
shall
be
in
one
cake.
And
thou shalt
set
them
in
two
rows,
six
on
a
row,
upon
the
pure
table
before
the
LORD.
And
thou shalt
put
pure
frankincense
upon
each
row,
that
it
may
be
to
the
bread
for
a
memorial,
even
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
Every
sabbath
day
he
shall
set
it
in
order
before
the
LORD
continually;
it
is
on
the
behalf
of
the
children
of
Israel,
an
everlasting
covenant.
And
it
shall
be
for
Aaron
and
his
sons;
and
they
shall
eat
it
in
a
holy
place:
for
it
is
most
holy
unto
him
of
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire
by
a
perpetual
statute.
And
the
son
of
an
Israelitish
woman,
whose
father
was
an
Egyptian,
went
out
among
the
children
of
Israel:
and
the
son
of
the
Israelitish
woman
and
a
man
of
Israel
strove
together
in
the
camp;
and
the
son
of
the
Israelitish
woman
blasphemed
the
Name,
and
cursed:
and
they
brought
him
unto
Moses.
And
his
mother’s
name
was
Shelomith,
the
daughter
of
Dibri,
of
the
tribe
of
Dan.
And
they
put
him
in
ward,
that
it
might
be
declared
unto
them
at
the
mouth
of
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Bring
forth
him
that
hath
cursed
without
the
camp;
and
let
all
that
heard
him
lay
their
hands
upon
his
head,
and
let
all
the
congregation
stone
him.
And
thou shalt
speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
Whosoever
curseth
his
God
shall
bear
his
sin.
And
he
that
blasphemeth
the
name
of
the
LORD,
he
shall
surely
be
put
to
death;
all
the
congregation
shall
certainly
stone
him:
as
well
the
stranger,
as
the
homeborn,
when
he
blasphemeth
the
name
of
the
LORD,
shall
be
put
to
death.
And
he
that
smiteth
any
man
mortally
shall
surely
be
put
to
death;
and
he
that
smiteth
a
beast
mortally
shall
make
it
good:
life
for
life.
And
if
a
man
cause
a
blemish
in
his
neighbour;
as
he
hath
done,
so
shall
it
be
done
to
him;
breach
for
breach,
eye
for
eye,
tooth
for
tooth:
as
he
hath
caused
a
blemish
in
a
man,
so
shall
it
be
rendered
unto
him.
And
he
that
killeth
a
beast
shall
make
it
good:
and
he
that
killeth
a
man
shall
be
put
to
death.
Ye
shall
have
one
manner
of
law,
as
well
for
the
stranger,
as
for
the
homeborn:
for
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
Moses
spake
to
the
children
of
Israel,
and
they
brought
forth
him
that
had
cursed
out
of
the
camp,
and
stoned
him
with
stones.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
in
mount
Sinai,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
ye
come
into
the
land
which
I
give
you,
then
shall
the
land
keep
a
sabbath
unto
the
LORD.
Six
years
thou shalt
sow
thy
field,
and
six
years
thou shalt
prune
thy
vineyard,
and
gather
in
the
fruits
thereof;
but
in
the
seventh
year
shall
be
a
sabbath
of
solemn
rest
for
the
land,
a
sabbath
unto
the
LORD:
thou shalt
neither
sow
thy
field,
nor
prune
thy
vineyard.
That
which
groweth
of
itself
of
thy
harvest
thou shalt
not
reap,
and
the
grapes
of
thy
undressed
vine
thou shalt
not
gather:
it
shall
be
a
year
of
solemn
rest
for
the
land.
And
the
sabbath
of
the
land
shall
be
for
food
for
you;
for
thee,
and
for
thy
servant
and
for
thy
maid,
and
for
thy
hired
servant
and
for
thy
stranger
that
sojourn
with
thee;
and
for
thy
cattle,
and
for
the
beasts
that
are
in
thy
land,
shall
all
the
increase
thereof
be
for
food.
And
thou shalt
number
seven
sabbaths
of
years
unto
thee,
seven
times
seven
years;
and
there
shall
be
unto
thee
the
days
of
seven
sabbaths
of
years,
even
forty
and
nine
years.
Then shalt
thou
send
abroad
the
loud
trumpet
on
the
tenth
day
of
the
seventh
month;
in
the
day
of
atonement
shall
ye
send
abroad
the
trumpet
throughout
all
your
land.
And
ye
shall
hallow
the
fiftieth
year,
and
proclaim
liberty
throughout
the
land
unto
all
the
inhabitants
thereof:
it
shall
be
a
jubile
unto
you;
and
ye
shall
return
every
man
unto
his
possession,
and
ye
shall
return
every
man
unto
his
family.
A
jubile
shall
that
fiftieth
year
be
unto
you:
ye
shall
not
sow,
neither
reap
that
which
groweth
of
itself
in
it,
nor
gather
the
grapes
in
it
of
the
undressed
vines.
For
it
is
a
jubile;
it
shall
be
holy
unto
you:
ye
shall
eat
the
increase
thereof
out
of
the
field.
In
this
year
of
jubile
ye
shall
return
every
man
unto
his
possession.
And
if
thou
sell aught
unto
thy
neighbour,
or
buy
of
thy
neighbour’s
hand,
ye
shall
not
wrong
one
another:
according
to
the
number
of
years
after
the
jubile
thou shalt
buy
of
thy
neighbour,
and
according
unto
the
number
of
years
of
the
crops
he
shall
sell
unto
thee.
According
to
the
multitude
of
the
years
thou shalt
increase
the
price
thereof,
and
according
to
the
fewness
of
the
years
thou shalt
diminish
the
price
of
it;
for
the
number
of
the
crops
doth
he
sell
unto
thee.
And
ye
shall
not
wrong
one
another;
but
thou shalt
fear
thy
God:
for
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Wherefore
ye
shall
do
my
statutes,
and
keep
my
judgments
and
do
them;
and
ye
shall
dwell
in
the
land
in
safety.
And
the
land
shall
yield
her
fruit,
and
ye
shall
eat
your
fill,
and
dwell
therein
in
safety.
And
if
ye
shall
say,
What
shall
we
eat
the
seventh
year?
behold,
we
shall
not
sow,
nor
gather
in
our
increase:
then
I
will
command
my
blessing
upon
you
in
the
sixth
year,
and
it
shall
bring
forth
fruit
for
the
three
years.
And
ye
shall
sow
the
eighth
year,
and
eat
of
the
fruits,
the
old
store;
until
the
ninth
year,
until
her
fruits
come
in,
ye
shall
eat
the
old
store.
And
the
land
shall
not
be
sold
in perpetuity;
for
the
land
is
mine:
for
ye
are
strangers
and
sojourners
with
me.
And
in
all
the
land
of
your
possession
ye
shall
grant
a
redemption
for
the
land.
If
thy
brother
be waxen
poor,
and
sell
some
of
his
possession,
then
shall
his
kinsman
that
is
next
unto
him
come,
and
shall
redeem
that
which
his
brother
hath
sold.
And
if
a
man
have
no
one
to
redeem
it,
and
he
be waxen
rich
and
find
sufficient
to
redeem
it;
then
let
him
count
the
years
of
the
sale
thereof,
and
restore
the
overplus
unto
the
man
to
whom
he
sold
it;
and
he
shall
return
unto
his
possession.
But
if
he
be
not
able
to
get
it
back
for
himself,
then
that
which
he
hath
sold
shall
remain
in
the
hand
of
him
that
hath
bought
it
until
the
year
of
jubile:
and
in
the
jubile
it
shall
go
out,
and
he
shall
return
unto
his
possession.
And
if
a
man
sell
a
dwelling
house
in
a
walled
city,
then
he
may
redeem
it
within
a
whole
year
after
it
is
sold;
for
a
full
year
shall
he
have
the
right
of
redemption.
And
if
it
be
not
redeemed
within
the
space
of
a
full
year,
then
the
house
that
is
in
the
walled
city
shall
be
made
sure
in perpetuity
to
him
that
bought
it,
throughout
his
generations:
it
shall
not
go
out
in
the
jubile.
But
the
houses
of
the
villages
which
have
no
wall
round
about
them
shall
be
reckoned
with
the
fields
of
the
country:
they
may
be
redeemed,
and
they
shall
go
out
in
the
jubile.
Nevertheless
the
cities
of
the
Levites,
the
houses
of
the
cities
of
their
possession,
may
the
Levites
redeem
at
any
time.
And
if
one
of
the
Levites
redeem,
then
the
house
that
was
sold,
and
the
city
of
his
possession,
shall
go
out
in
the
jubile:
for
the
houses
of
the
cities
of
the
Levites
are
their
possession
among
the
children
of
Israel.
But
the
field
of
the
suburbs
of
their
cities
may
not
be
sold;
for
it
is
their
perpetual
possession.
And
if
thy
brother
be waxen
poor,
and
his
hand
fail
with
thee;
then
thou shalt
uphold
him:
as
a
stranger
and
a
sojourner
shall
he
live
with
thee.
Take
thou
no
usury
of
him
or
increase;
but
fear
thy
God:
that
thy
brother
may
live
with
thee.
Thou shalt
not
give
him
thy
money
upon
usury,
nor
give
him
thy
victuals
for
increase.
I
am
the
LORD
your
God,
which
brought
you
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
to
give
you
the
land
of
Canaan,
to
be
your
God.
And
if
thy
brother
be waxen
poor
with
thee,
and
sell
himself
unto
thee;
thou shalt
not
make
him
to
serve
as
a
bondservant:
as
an
hired
servant,
and
as
a
sojourner,
he
shall
be
with
thee;
he
shall
serve
with
thee
unto
the
year
of
jubile:
then
shall
he
go
out
from
thee,
he
and
his
children
with
him,
and
shall
return
unto
his
own
family,
and
unto
the
possession
of
his
fathers
shall
he
return.
For
they
are
my
servants,
which
I
brought
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt:
they
shall
not
be
sold
as
bondmen.
Thou shalt
not
rule
over
him
with
rigour;
but shalt
fear
thy
God.
And
as
for
thy
bondmen,
and
thy
bondmaids,
which
thou shalt
have;
of
the
nations
that
are
round
about
you,
of
them
shall
ye
buy
bondmen
and
bondmaids.
Moreover
of
the
children
of
the
strangers
that
do
sojourn
among
you,
of
them
shall
ye
buy,
and
of
their
families
that
are
with
you,
which
they
have
begotten
in
your
land:
and
they
shall
be
your
possession.
And
ye
shall
make
them
an
inheritance
for
your
children
after
you,
to
hold
for
a
possession;
of
them
shall
ye
take
your
bondmen
for
ever:
but
over
your
brethren
the
children
of
Israel
ye
shall
not
rule,
one
over
another,
with
rigour.
And
if
a
stranger
or
sojourner
with
thee
be waxen
rich,
and
thy
brother
be waxen
poor
beside
him,
and
sell
himself
unto
the
stranger
or
sojourner
with
thee,
or
to
the
stock
of
the
stranger’s
family:
after
that
he
is
sold
he
may
be
redeemed;
one
of
his
brethren
may
redeem
him:
or
his
uncle,
or
his
uncle’s
son,
may
redeem
him,
or
any
that
is
nigh
of
kin
unto
him
of
his
family
may
redeem
him;
or
if
he
be waxen
rich,
he
may
redeem
himself.
And
he
shall
reckon
with
him
that
bought
him
from
the
year
that
he
sold
himself
to
him
unto
the
year
of
jubile:
and
the
price
of
his
sale
shall
be
according
unto
the
number
of
years;
according
to
the
time
of
an
hired
servant
shall
he
be
with
him.
If
there
be
yet
many
years,
according
unto
them
he
shall
give
back
the
price
of
his
redemption
out
of
the
money
that
he
was
bought
for.
And
if
there
remain
but
few
years
unto
the
year
of
jubile,
then
he
shall
reckon
with
him;
according
unto
his
years
shall
he
give
back
the
price
of
his
redemption.
As
a
servant
hired
year
by
year
shall
he
be
with
him:
he
shall
not
rule
with
rigour
over
him
in
thy
sight.
And
if
he
be
not
redeemed
by
these
means,
then
he
shall
go
out
in
the
year
of
jubile,
he,
and
his
children
with
him.
For
unto
me
the
children
of
Israel
are
servants;
they
are
my
servants
whom
I
brought
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Ye
shall
make
you
no
idols,
neither
shall
ye
rear
you
up
a
graven
image,
or
a
pillar,
neither
shall
ye
place
any
figured
stone
in
your
land,
to
bow
down
unto
it:
for
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Ye
shall
keep
my
sabbaths,
and
reverence
my
sanctuary:
I
am
the
LORD.
If
ye
walk
in
my
statutes,
and
keep
my
commandments,
and
do
them;
then
I
will
give
your
rains
in
their
season,
and
the
land
shall
yield
her
increase,
and
the
trees
of
the
field
shall
yield
their
fruit.
And
your
threshing
shall
reach
unto
the
vintage,
and
the
vintage
shall
reach
unto
the
sowing
time:
and
ye
shall
eat
your
bread
to
the
full,
and
dwell
in
your
land
safely.
And
I
will
give
peace
in
the
land,
and
ye
shall
lie
down,
and
none
shall
make
you
afraid:
and
I
will
cause
evil
beasts
to
cease
out
of
the
land,
neither
shall
the
sword
go
through
your
land.
And
ye
shall
chase
your
enemies,
and
they
shall
fall
before
you
by
the
sword.
And
five
of
you
shall
chase
an
hundred,
and
an
hundred
of
you
shall
chase
ten
thousand:
and
your
enemies
shall
fall
before
you
by
the
sword.
And
I
will
have
respect
unto
you,
and
make
you
fruitful,
and
multiply
you;
and
will
establish
my
covenant
with
you.
And
ye
shall
eat
old
store
long
kept,
and
ye
shall
bring
forth
the
old
because
of
the
new.
And
I
will
set
my
tabernacle
among
you:
and
my
soul
shall
not
abhor
you.
And
I
will
walk
among
you,
and
will
be
your
God,
and
ye
shall
be
my
people.
I
am
the
LORD
your
God,
which
brought
you
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
that
ye
should
not
be
their
bondmen;
and
I
have
broken
the
bars
of
your
yoke,
and
made
you
go
upright.
But
if
ye
will
not
hearken
unto
me,
and
will
not
do
all
these
commandments;
and
if
ye
shall
reject
my
statutes,
and
if
your
soul
abhor
my
judgments,
so
that
ye
will
not
do
all
my
commandments,
but
break
my
covenant;
I
also
will
do
this
unto
you;
I
will
appoint
terror
over
you,
even
consumption
and
fever,
that
shall
consume
the
eyes,
and
make
the
soul
to
pine
away:
and
ye
shall
sow
your
seed
in
vain,
for
your
enemies
shall
eat
it.
And
I
will
set
my
face
against
you,
and
ye
shall
be
smitten
before
your
enemies:
they
that
hate
you
shall
rule
over
you;
and
ye
shall
flee
when
none
pursueth
you.
And
if
ye
will
not
yet
for
these
things
hearken
unto
me,
then
I
will
chastise
you
seven
times
more
for
your
sins.
And
I
will
break
the
pride
of
your
power;
and
I
will
make
your
heaven
as
iron,
and
your
earth
as
brass:
and
your
strength
shall
be
spent
in
vain:
for
your
land
shall
not
yield
her
increase,
neither
shall
the
trees
of
the
land
yield
their
fruit.
And
if
ye
walk
contrary
unto
me,
and
will
not
hearken
unto
me;
I
will
bring
seven
times
more
plagues
upon
you
according
to
your
sins.
And
I
will
send
the
beast
of
the
field
among
you,
which
shall
rob
you
of
your
children,
and
destroy
your
cattle,
and
make
you
few
in
number;
and
your
ways
shall
become
desolate.
And
if
by
these
things
ye
will
not
be
reformed
unto
me,
but
will
walk
contrary
unto
me;
then
will
I
also
walk
contrary
unto
you;
and
I
will
smite
you,
even
I,
seven
times
for
your
sins.
And
I
will
bring
a
sword
upon
you,
that
shall
execute
the
vengeance
of
the
covenant;
and
ye
shall
be
gathered
together
within
your
cities:
and
I
will
send
the
pestilence
among
you;
and
ye
shall
be
delivered
into
the
hand
of
the
enemy.
When
I
break
your
staff
of
bread,
ten
women
shall
bake
your
bread
in
one
oven,
and
they
shall
deliver
your
bread
again
by
weight:
and
ye
shall
eat,
and
not
be
satisfied.
And
if
ye
will
not
for
all
this
hearken
unto
me,
but
walk
contrary
unto
me;
then
I
will
walk
contrary
unto
you
in
fury;
and
I
also
will
chastise
you
seven
times
for
your
sins.
And
ye
shall
eat
the
flesh
of
your
sons,
and
the
flesh
of
your
daughters
shall
ye
eat.
And
I
will
destroy
your
high
places,
and
cut
down
your sun-images,
and
cast
your
carcases
upon
the
carcases
of
your
idols;
and
my
soul
shall
abhor
you.
And
I
will
make
your
cities
a
waste,
and
will
bring
your
sanctuaries
unto
desolation,
and
I
will
not
smell
the
savour
of
your
sweet
odours.
And
I
will
bring
the
land
into
desolation:
and
your
enemies
which
dwell
therein
shall
be
astonished
at
it.
And
you
will
I
scatter
among
the
nations,
and
I
will
draw
out
the
sword
after
you:
and
your
land
shall
be
a
desolation,
and
your
cities
shall
be
a
waste.
Then
shall
the
land
enjoy
her
sabbaths,
as
long
as
it
lieth
desolate,
and
ye
be
in
your
enemies’
land;
even
then
shall
the
land
rest,
and
enjoy
her
sabbaths.
As
long
as
it
lieth
desolate
it
shall
have
rest;
even
the
rest
which
it
had
not
in
your
sabbaths,
when
ye
dwelt
upon
it.
And
as
for
them
that
are
left
of
you,
I
will
send
a
faintness
into
their
heart
in
the
lands
of
their
enemies:
and
the
sound
of
a
driven
leaf
shall
chase
them;
and
they
shall
flee,
as
one
fleeth
from
the
sword;
and
they
shall
fall
when
none
pursueth.
And
they
shall
stumble
one
upon
another,
as
it
were
before
the
sword,
when
none
pursueth:
and
ye
shall
have
no
power
to
stand
before
your
enemies.
And
ye
shall
perish
among
the
nations,
and
the
land
of
your
enemies
shall
eat
you
up.
And
they
that
are
left
of
you
shall
pine
away
in
their
iniquity
in
your
enemies’
lands;
and
also
in
the
iniquities
of
their
fathers
shall
they
pine
away
with
them.
And
they
shall
confess
their
iniquity,
and
the
iniquity
of
their
fathers,
in
their
trespass
which
they
trespassed
against
me,
and
also
that
because
they
have
walked
contrary
unto
me,
I
also
walked
contrary
unto
them,
and
brought
them
into
the
land
of
their
enemies:
if
then
their
uncircumcised
heart
be
humbled,
and
they
then
accept
of
the
punishment
of
their
iniquity;
then
will
I
remember
my
covenant
with
Jacob;
and
also
my
covenant
with
Isaac,
and
also
my
covenant
with
Abraham
will
I
remember;
and
I
will
remember
the
land.
The
land
also
shall
be
left
of
them,
and
shall
enjoy
her
sabbaths,
while
she
lieth
desolate
without
them;
and
they
shall
accept
of
the
punishment
of
their
iniquity:
because,
even
because
they
rejected
my
judgments,
and
their
soul
abhorred
my
statutes.
And
yet
for
all
that,
when
they
be
in
the
land
of
their
enemies,
I
will
not
reject
them,
neither
will
I
abhor
them,
to
destroy
them
utterly,
and
to
break
my
covenant
with
them:
for
I
am
the
LORD
their
God:
but
I
will
for
their
sakes
remember
the
covenant
of
their
ancestors,
whom
I
brought
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
in
the
sight
of
the
nations,
that
I
might
be
their
God:
I
am
the
LORD.
These
are
the
statutes
and
judgments
and
laws,
which
the
LORD
made
between
him
and
the
children
of
Israel
in
mount
Sinai
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
a
man
shall
accomplish
a
vow,
the
persons
shall
be
for
the
LORD
by
thy
estimation.
And
thy
estimation
shall
be
of
the
male
from
twenty
years
old
even
unto
sixty
years
old,
even
thy
estimation
shall
be
fifty
shekels
of
silver,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary.
And
if
it
be
a
female,
then
thy
estimation
shall
be
thirty
shekels.
And
if
it
be
from
five
years
old
even
unto
twenty
years
old,
then
thy
estimation
shall
be
of
the
male
twenty
shekels,
and
for
the
female
ten
shekels.
And
if
it
be
from
a
month
old
even
unto
five
years
old,
then
thy
estimation
shall
be
of
the
male
five
shekels
of
silver,
and
for
the
female
thy
estimation
shall
be
three
shekels
of
silver.
And
if
it
be
from
sixty
years
old
and
upward;
if
it
be
a
male,
then
thy
estimation
shall
be
fifteen
shekels,
and
for
the
female
ten
shekels.
But
if
he
be
poorer
than
thy
estimation,
then
he
shall
be
set
before
the
priest,
and
the
priest
shall
value
him;
according
to
the
ability
of
him
that
vowed
shall
the
priest
value
him.
And
if
it
be
a
beast,
whereof
men
offer
an
oblation
unto
the
LORD,
all
that
any
man
giveth
of
such
unto
the
LORD
shall
be
holy.
He
shall
not
alter
it,
nor
change
it,
a
good
for
a
bad,
or
a
bad
for
a
good:
and
if
he
shall
at
all
change
beast
for
beast,
then
both
it
and
that
for
which
it
is
changed
shall
be
holy.
And
if
it
be
any
unclean
beast,
of
which
they
do
not
offer
an
oblation
unto
the
LORD,
then
he
shall
set
the
beast
before
the
priest:
and
the
priest
shall
value
it,
whether
it
be
good
or
bad:
as
thou
the
priest
valuest
it,
so
shall
it
be.
But
if
he
will
indeed
redeem
it,
then
he
shall
add
the
fifth
part
thereof
unto
thy
estimation.
And
when
a
man
shall
sanctify
his
house
to
be
holy
unto
the
LORD,
then
the
priest
shall
estimate
it,
whether
it
be
good
or
bad:
as
the
priest
shall
estimate
it,
so
shall
it
stand.
And
if
he
that
sanctified
it
will
redeem
his
house,
then
he
shall
add
the
fifth
part
of
the
money
of
thy
estimation
unto
it,
and
it
shall
be
his.
And
if
a
man
shall
sanctify
unto
the
LORD
part
of
the
field
of
his
possession,
then
thy
estimation
shall
be
according
to
the
sowing
thereof:
the
sowing
of
a
homer
of
barley
shall
be
valued
at
fifty
shekels
of
silver.
If
he
sanctify
his
field
from
the
year
of
jubile,
according
to
thy
estimation
it
shall
stand.
But
if
he
sanctify
his
field
after
the
jubile,
then
the
priest
shall
reckon
unto
him
the
money
according
to
the
years
that
remain
unto
the
year
of
jubile,
and
an abatement
shall
be
made
from
thy
estimation.
And
if
he
that
sanctified
the
field
will
indeed
redeem
it,
then
he
shall
add
the
fifth
part
of
the
money
of
thy
estimation
unto
it,
and
it
shall
be
assured
to
him.
And
if
he
will
not
redeem
the
field,
or
if
he
have
sold
the
field
to
another
man,
it
shall
not
be
redeemed
any
more:
but
the
field,
when
it
goeth
out
in
the
jubile,
shall
be
holy
unto
the
LORD,
as
a
field
devoted;
the
possession
thereof
shall
be
the
priest’s.
And
if
he
sanctify
unto
the
LORD
a
field
which
he
hath
bought,
which
is
not
of
the
field
of
his
possession;
then
the
priest
shall
reckon
unto
him
the
worth
of
thy
estimation
unto
the
year
of
jubile:
and
he
shall
give
thine
estimation
in
that
day,
as
a
holy
thing
unto
the
LORD.
In
the
year
of
jubile
the
field
shall
return
unto
him
of
whom
it
was
bought,
even
to
him
to
whom
the
possession
of
the
land belongeth.
And
all
thy
estimations
shall
be
according
to
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary:
twenty
gerahs
shall
be
the
shekel.
Only
the
firstling
among
beasts,
which
is
made
a
firstling
to
the
LORD,
no
man
shall
sanctify
it;
whether
it
be
ox
or
sheep,
it
is
the
LORD’S.
And
if
it
be
of
an
unclean
beast,
then
he
shall
ransom
it
according
to
thine
estimation,
and
shall
add
unto
it
the
fifth
part
thereof:
or
if
it
be
not
redeemed,
then
it
shall
be
sold
according
to
thy
estimation.
Notwithstanding,
no
devoted
thing,
that
a
man
shall
devote
unto
the
LORD
of
all
that
he
hath,
whether
of
man
or
beast,
or
of
the
field
of
his
possession,
shall
be
sold
or
redeemed:
every
devoted
thing
is
most
holy
unto
the
LORD.
None
devoted,
which
shall
be
devoted
of
men,
shall
be
ransomed;
he
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
all
the
tithe
of
the
land,
whether
of
the
seed
of
the
land,
or
of
the
fruit
of
the
tree,
is
the
LORD’S:
it
is
holy
unto
the
LORD.
And
if
a
man
will
redeem aught
of
his
tithe,
he
shall
add
unto
it
the
fifth
part
thereof.
And
all
the
tithe
of
the
herd
or
the
flock,
whatsoever
passeth
under
the
rod,
the
tenth
shall
be
holy
unto
the
LORD.
He
shall
not
search
whether
it
be
good
or
bad,
neither
shall
he
change
it:
and
if
he
change
it
at
all,
then
both
it
and
that
for
which
it
is
changed
shall
be
holy;
it
shall
not
be
redeemed.
These
are
the
commandments,
which
the
LORD
commanded
Moses
for
the
children
of
Israel
in
mount
Sinai.
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THE FOURTH BOOK OF MOSES,
COMMONLY CALLED
NUMBERS.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai,
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
on
the
first
day
of
the
second
month,
in
the
second
year
after
they
were
come
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
saying,
Take
ye
the
sum
of
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
every
male,
by
their
polls;
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
are
able
to
go
forth
to
war
in
Israel,
thou
and
Aaron
shall
number
them
by
their
hosts.
And
with
you
there
shall
be
a
man
of
every
tribe;
every
one
head
of
his
fathers’
house.
And
these
are
the
names
of
the
men
that
shall
stand
with
you:
of
Reuben;
Elizur
the
son
of
Shedeur.
Of
Simeon;
Shelumiel
the
son
of
Zurishaddai.
Of
Judah;
Nahshon
the
son
of
Amminadab.
Of
Issachar;
Nethanel
the
son
of
Zuar.
Of
Zebulun;
Eliab
the
son
of
Helon.
Of
the
children
of
Joseph:
of
Ephraim;
Elishama
the
son
of
Ammihud:
of
Manasseh;
Gamaliel
the
son
of
Pedahzur.
Of
Benjamin;
Abidan
the
son
of
Gideoni.
Of
Dan;
Ahiezer
the
son
of
Ammishaddai.
Of
Asher;
Pagiel
the
son
of
Ochran.
Of
Gad;
Eliasaph
the
son
of
Deuel.
Of
Naphtali;
Ahira
the
son
of
Enan.
These
are
they
that
were
called
of
the
congregation,
the
princes
of
the
tribes
of
their
fathers;
they
were
the
heads
of
the
thousands
of
Israel.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
took
these
men
which
are
expressed
by
name:
And
they
assembled
all
the
congregation
together
on
the
first
day
of
the
second
month,
and
they
declared
their
pedigrees
after
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
by
their
polls.
As
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
he
numbered
them
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai.
And
the
children
of
Reuben,
Israel’s
firstborn,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
by
their
polls,
every
male
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Reuben,
were
forty
and
six
thousand
and
five
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Simeon,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
those
that
were
numbered
thereof,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
by
their
polls,
every
male
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Simeon,
were
fifty
and
nine
thousand
and
three
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Gad,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Gad,
were
forty
and
five
thousand
six
hundred
and
fifty.
Of
the
children
of
Judah,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Judah,
were
threescore
and
fourteen
thousand
and
six
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Issachar,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Issachar,
were
fifty
and
four
thousand
and
four
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Zebulun,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Zebulun,
were
fifty
and
seven
thousand
and
four
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Joseph,
namely,
of
the
children
of
Ephraim,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Ephraim,
were
forty
thousand
and
five
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Manasseh,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Manasseh,
were
thirty
and
two
thousand
and
two
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Benjamin,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
were
thirty
and
five
thousand
and
four
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Dan,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Dan,
were
threescore
and
two
thousand
and
seven
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Asher,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Asher,
were
forty
and
one
thousand
and
five
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Naphtali,
their
generations,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
according
to
the
number
of
the
names,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war;
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
of
the
tribe
of
Naphtali,
were
fifty
and
three
thousand
and
four
hundred.
These
are
they
that
were
numbered,
which
Moses
and
Aaron
numbered,
and
the
princes
of
Israel,
being
twelve
men:
they
were
each
one
for
his
fathers’
house.
So
all
they
that
were
numbered
of
the
children
of
Israel
by
their
fathers’
houses,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
all
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war
in
Israel;
even
all
they
that
were
numbered
were
six
hundred
thousand
and
three
thousand
and
five
hundred
and
fifty.
But
the
Levites
after
the
tribe
of
their
fathers
were
not
numbered
among
them.
For
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Only
the
tribe
of
Levi
thou shalt
not
number,
neither shalt
thou
take
the
sum
of
them
among
the
children
of
Israel:
but
appoint
thou
the
Levites
over
the
tabernacle
of
the
testimony,
and
over
all
the
furniture
thereof,
and
over
all
that belongeth
to
it:
they
shall
bear
the
tabernacle,
and
all
the
furniture
thereof;
and
they
shall
minister
unto
it,
and
shall
encamp
round
about
the
tabernacle.
And
when
the
tabernacle
setteth
forward,
the
Levites
shall
take
it
down:
and
when
the
tabernacle
is
to
be
pitched,
the
Levites
shall
set
it
up:
and
the
stranger
that
cometh
nigh
shall
be
put
to
death.
And
the
children
of
Israel
shall
pitch
their
tents,
every
man
by
his
own
camp,
and
every
man
by
his
own
standard,
according
to
their
hosts.
But
the
Levites
shall
pitch
round
about
the
tabernacle
of
the
testimony,
that
there
be
no
wrath
upon
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel:
and
the
Levites
shall
keep
the
charge
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
testimony.
Thus
did
the
children
of
Israel;
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
did
they.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
The
children
of
Israel
shall
pitch
every
man
by
his
own
standard,
with
the
ensigns
of
their
fathers’
houses:
over
against
the
tent
of
meeting
shall
they
pitch
round
about.
And
those
that
pitch
on
the
east
side
toward
the
sunrising
shall
be
they
of
the
standard
of
the
camp
of
Judah,
according
to
their
hosts:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Judah
shall
be
Nahshon
the
son
of
Amminadab.
And
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
threescore
and
fourteen
thousand
and
six
hundred.
And
those
that
pitch
next
unto
him
shall
be
the
tribe
of
Issachar:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Issachar
shall
be
Nethanel
the
son
of
Zuar:
and
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
thereof,
were
fifty
and
four
thousand
and
four
hundred:
and
the
tribe
of
Zebulun:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Zebulun
shall
be
Eliab
the
son
of
Helon:
and
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
thereof,
were
fifty
and
seven
thousand
and
four
hundred.
All
that
were
numbered
of
the
camp
of
Judah
were
an
hundred
thousand
and
fourscore
thousand
and
six
thousand
and
four
hundred,
according
to
their
hosts.
They
shall
set
forth
first.
On
the
south
side
shall
be
the
standard
of
the
camp
of
Reuben
according
to
their
hosts:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Reuben
shall
be
Elizur
the
son
of
Shedeur.
And
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
thereof,
were
forty
and
six
thousand
and
five
hundred.
And
those
that
pitch
next
unto
him
shall
be
the
tribe
of
Simeon:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Simeon
shall
be
Shelumiel
the
son
of
Zurishaddai:
and
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
fifty
and
nine
thousand
and
three
hundred:
and
the
tribe
of
Gad:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Gad
shall
be
Eliasaph
the
son
of
Reuel.
And
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
forty
and
five
thousand
and
six
hundred
and
fifty.
All
that
were
numbered
of
the
camp
of
Reuben
were
an
hundred
thousand
and
fifty
and
one
thousand
and
four
hundred
and
fifty,
according
to
their
hosts.
And
they
shall
set
forth
second.
Then
the
tent
of
meeting
shall
set
forward,
with
the
camp
of
the
Levites
in
the
midst
of
the
camps:
as
they
encamp,
so
shall
they
set
forward,
every
man
in
his
place,
by
their
standards.
On
the
west
side
shall
be
the
standard
of
the
camp
of
Ephraim
according
to
their
hosts:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Ephraim
shall
be
Elishama
the
son
of
Ammihud.
And
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
forty
thousand
and
five
hundred.
And
next
unto
him
shall
be
the
tribe
of
Manasseh:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Manasseh
shall
be
Gamaliel
the
son
of
Pedahzur:
and
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
thirty
and
two
thousand
and
two
hundred:
and
the
tribe
of
Benjamin:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Benjamin
shall
be
Abidan
the
son
of
Gideoni:
and
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
thirty
and
five
thousand
and
four
hundred.
All
that
were
numbered
of
the
camp
of
Ephraim
were
an
hundred
thousand
and
eight
thousand
and
an
hundred,
according
to
their
hosts.
And
they
shall
set
forth
third.
On
the
north
side
shall
be
the
standard
of
the
camp
of
Dan
according
to
their
hosts:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Dan
shall
be
Ahiezer
the
son
of
Ammishaddai.
And
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
threescore
and
two
thousand
and
seven
hundred.
And
those
that
pitch
next
unto
him
shall
be
the
tribe
of
Asher:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Asher
shall
be
Pagiel
the
son
of
Ochran:
and
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
forty
and
one
thousand
and
five
hundred:
and
the
tribe
of
Naphtali:
and
the
prince
of
the
children
of
Naphtali
shall
be
Ahira
the
son
of
Enan:
and
his
host,
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
fifty
and
three
thousand
and
four
hundred.
All
that
were
numbered
of
the
camp
of
Dan
were
an
hundred
thousand
and
fifty
and
seven
thousand
and
six
hundred.
They
shall
set
forth
hindmost
by
their
standards.
These
are
they
that
were
numbered
of
the
children
of
Israel
by
their
fathers’
houses:
all
that
were
numbered
of
the
camps
according
to
their
hosts
were
six
hundred
thousand
and
three
thousand
and
five
hundred
and
fifty.
But
the
Levites
were
not
numbered
among
the
children
of
Israel;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
Thus
did
the
children
of
Israel;
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
they
pitched
by
their
standards,
and
so
they
set
forward,
every
one
by
their
families,
according
to
their
fathers’
houses.
Now
these
are
the
generations
of
Aaron
and
Moses
in
the
day
that
the
LORD
spake
with
Moses
in
mount
Sinai.
And
these
are
the
names
of
the
sons
of
Aaron;
Nadab
the
firstborn,
and
Abihu,
Eleazar,
and
Ithamar.
These
are
the
names
of
the
sons
of
Aaron,
the
priests
which
were
anointed,
whom
he
consecrated
to
minister
in
the
priest’s
office.
And
Nadab
and
Abihu
died
before
the
LORD,
when
they
offered
strange
fire
before
the
LORD,
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai,
and
they
had
no
children:
and
Eleazar
and
Ithamar
ministered
in
the
priest’s
office
in
the
presence
of
Aaron
their
father.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Bring
the
tribe
of
Levi
near,
and
set
them
before
Aaron
the
priest,
that
they
may
minister
unto
him.
And
they
shall
keep
his
charge,
and
the
charge
of
the
whole
congregation
before
the
tent
of
meeting,
to
do
the
service
of
the
tabernacle.
And
they
shall
keep
all
the
furniture
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
charge
of
the
children
of
Israel,
to
do
the
service
of
the
tabernacle.
And
thou shalt
give
the
Levites
unto
Aaron
and
to
his
sons:
they
are
wholly
given
unto
him
on
the
behalf
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
thou shalt
appoint
Aaron
and
his
sons,
and
they
shall
keep
their
priesthood:
and
the
stranger
that
cometh
nigh
shall
be
put
to
death.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
And
I,
behold,
I
have
taken
the
Levites
from
among
the
children
of
Israel
instead
of
all
the
firstborn
that
openeth
the
womb
among
the
children
of
Israel;
and
the
Levites
shall
be
mine:
for
all
the
firstborn
are
mine;
on
the
day
that
I
smote
all
the
firstborn
in
the
land
of
Egypt
I
hallowed
unto
me
all
the
firstborn
in
Israel,
both
man
and
beast:
mine
they
shall
be;
I
am
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai,
saying,
Number
the
children
of
Levi
by
their
fathers’
houses,
by
their
families:
every
male
from
a
month
old
and
upward shalt
thou
number
them.
And
Moses
numbered
them
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
as
he
was
commanded.
And
these
were
the
sons
of
Levi
by
their
names;
Gershon,
and
Kohath,
and
Merari.
And
these
are
the
names
of
the
sons
of
Gershon
by
their
families;
Libni
and
Shimei.
And
the
sons
of
Kohath
by
their
families;
Amram,
and
Izhar,
Hebron,
and
Uzziel.
And
the
sons
of
Merari
by
their
families;
Mahli
and
Mushi.
These
are
the
families
of
the
Levites
according
to
their
fathers’
houses.
Of
Gershon
was
the
family
of
the
Libnites,
and
the
family
of
the
Shimeites:
these
are
the
families
of
the
Gershonites.
Those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
according
to
the
number
of
all
the
males,
from
a
month
old
and
upward,
even
those
that
were
numbered
of
them
were
seven
thousand
and
five
hundred.
The
families
of
the
Gershonites
shall
pitch
behind
the
tabernacle
westward.
And
the
prince
of
the
fathers’
house
of
the
Gershonites
shall
be
Eliasaph
the
son
of
Lael.
And
the
charge
of
the
sons
of
Gershon
in
the
tent
of
meeting
shall
be
the
tabernacle,
and
the
Tent,
the
covering
thereof,
and
the
screen
for
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
hangings
of
the
court,
and
the
screen
for
the
door
of
the
court,
which
is
by
the
tabernacle,
and
by
the
altar
round
about,
and
the
cords
of
it
for
all
the
service
thereof.
And
of
Kohath
was
the
family
of
the
Amramites,
and
the
family
of
the
Izharites,
and
the
family
of
the
Hebronites,
and
the
family
of
the
Uzzielites:
these
are
the
families
of
the
Kohathites.
According
to
the
number
of
all
the
males,
from
a
month
old
and
upward,
there
were
eight
thousand
and
six
hundred,
keeping
the
charge
of
the
sanctuary.
The
families
of
the
sons
of
Kohath
shall
pitch
on
the
side
of
the
tabernacle
southward.
And
the
prince
of
the
fathers’
house
of
the
families
of
the
Kohathites
shall
be
Elizaphan
the
son
of
Uzziel.
And
their
charge
shall
be
the
ark,
and
the
table,
and
the
candlestick,
and
the
altars,
and
the
vessels
of
the
sanctuary
wherewith
they
minister,
and
the
screen,
and
all
the
service
thereof.
And
Eleazar
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest
shall
be
prince
of
the
princes
of
the
Levites,
and
have
the
oversight
of
them
that
keep
the
charge
of
the
sanctuary.
Of
Merari
was
the
family
of
the
Mahlites,
and
the
family
of
the
Mushites:
these
are
the
families
of
Merari.
And
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
according
to
the
number
of
all
the
males,
from
a
month
old
and
upward,
were
six
thousand
and
two
hundred.
And
the
prince
of
the
fathers’
house
of
the
families
of
Merari
was
Zuriel
the
son
of
Abihail:
they
shall
pitch
on
the
side
of
the
tabernacle
northward.
And
the
appointed
charge
of
the
sons
of
Merari
shall
be
the
boards
of
the
tabernacle,
and
the
bars
thereof,
and
the
pillars
thereof,
and
the
sockets
thereof,
and
all
the
instruments
thereof,
and
all
the
service
thereof;
and
the
pillars
of
the
court
round
about,
and
their
sockets,
and
their
pins,
and
their
cords.
And
those
that
pitch
before
the
tabernacle
eastward,
before
the
tent
of
meeting
toward
the
sunrising,
shall
be
Moses,
and
Aaron
and
his
sons,
keeping
the
charge
of
the
sanctuary
for
the
charge
of
the
children
of
Israel;
and
the
stranger
that
cometh
nigh
shall
be
put
to
death.
All
that
were
numbered
of
the
Levites,
which
Moses
and
Aaron
numbered
at
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
by
their
families,
all
the
males
from
a
month
old
and
upward,
were
twenty
and
two
thousand.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Number
all
the
firstborn
males
of
the
children
of
Israel
from
a
month
old
and
upward,
and
take
the
number
of
their
names.
And
thou shalt
take
the
Levites
for
me (I
am
the
LORD)
instead
of
all
the
firstborn
among
the
children
of
Israel;
and
the
cattle
of
the
Levites
instead
of
all
the
firstlings
among
the
cattle
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Moses
numbered,
as
the
LORD
commanded
him,
all
the
firstborn
among
the
children
of
Israel.
And
all
the
firstborn
males
according
to
the
number
of
names,
from
a
month
old
and
upward,
of
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
twenty
and
two
thousand
two
hundred
and
threescore
and
thirteen.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Take
the
Levites
instead
of
all
the
firstborn
among
the
children
of
Israel,
and
the
cattle
of
the
Levites
instead
of
their
cattle:
and
the
Levites
shall
be
mine;
I
am
the
LORD.
And
for
the
redemption
of
the
two
hundred
and
threescore
and
thirteen
of
the
firstborn
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
are
over
and
above
the
number
of
the
Levites,
thou shalt
take
five
shekels
apiece
by
the
poll;
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary shalt
thou
take
them (the
shekel
is
twenty
gerahs):
and
thou shalt
give
the
money
wherewith
the odd
number
of
them
is
redeemed
unto
Aaron
and
to
his
sons.
And
Moses
took
the redemption-money
from
them
that
were
over
and
above
them
that
were
redeemed
by
the
Levites:
from
the
firstborn
of
the
children
of
Israel
took
he
the
money;
a
thousand
three
hundred
and
threescore
and
five
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary:
and
Moses
gave
the redemption-money
unto
Aaron
and
to
his
sons,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
Take
the
sum
of
the
sons
of
Kohath
from
among
the
sons
of
Levi,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
from
thirty
years
old
and
upward
even
until
fifty
years
old,
all
that
enter
upon
the
service,
to
do
the
work
in
the
tent
of
meeting.
This
is
the
service
of
the
sons
of
Kohath
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
about
the
most
holy
things:
when
the
camp
setteth
forward,
Aaron
shall
go
in,
and
his
sons,
and
they
shall
take
down
the
veil
of
the
screen,
and
cover
the
ark
of
the
testimony
with
it:
and
shall
put
thereon
a
covering
of sealskin,
and
shall
spread
over
it
a
cloth
all
of
blue,
and
shall
put
in
the
staves
thereof.
And
upon
the
table
of
shewbread
they
shall
spread
a
cloth
of
blue,
and
put
thereon
the
dishes,
and
the
spoons,
and
the
bowls,
and
the
cups
to
pour
out
withal:
and
the
continual
bread
shall
be
thereon:
and
they
shall
spread
upon
them
a
cloth
of
scarlet,
and
cover
the
same
with
a
covering
of sealskin,
and
shall
put
in
the
staves
thereof.
And
they
shall
take
a
cloth
of
blue,
and
cover
the
candlestick
of
the
light,
and
its
lamps,
and
its
tongs,
and
its
snuffdishes,
and
all
the
oil
vessels
thereof,
wherewith
they
minister
unto
it:
and
they
shall
put
it
and
all
the
vessels
thereof
within
a
covering
of sealskin,
and
shall
put
it
upon
the
frame.
And
upon
the
golden
altar
they
shall
spread
a
cloth
of
blue,
and
cover
it
with
a
covering
of sealskin,
and
shall
put
in
the
staves
thereof:
and
they
shall
take
all
the
vessels
of
ministry,
wherewith
they
minister
in
the
sanctuary,
and
put
them
in
a
cloth
of
blue,
and
cover
them
with
a
covering
of sealskin,
and
shall
put
them
on
the
frame.
And
they
shall
take
away
the
ashes
from
the
altar,
and
spread
a
purple
cloth
thereon:
and
they
shall
put
upon
it
all
the
vessels
thereof,
wherewith
they
minister
about
it,
the
firepans,
the
fleshhooks,
and
the
shovels,
and
the
basons,
all
the
vessels
of
the
altar;
and
they
shall
spread
upon
it
a
covering
of sealskin,
and
put
in
the
staves
thereof.
And
when
Aaron
and
his
sons
have
made
an
end
of
covering
the
sanctuary,
and
all
the
furniture
of
the
sanctuary,
as
the
camp
is
to
set
forward;
after
that,
the
sons
of
Kohath
shall
come
to
bear
it:
but
they
shall
not
touch
the
sanctuary,
lest
they
die.
These
things
are
the
burden
of
the
sons
of
Kohath
in
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
the
charge
of
Eleazar
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest
shall
be
the
oil
for
the
light,
and
the
sweet
incense,
and
the
continual
meal
offering,
and
the
anointing
oil,
the
charge
of
all
the
tabernacle,
and
of
all
that
therein
is,
the
sanctuary,
and
the
furniture
thereof.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
Cut
ye
not
off
the
tribe
of
the
families
of
the
Kohathites
from
among
the
Levites:
but
thus
do
unto
them,
that
they
may
live,
and
not
die,
when
they
approach
unto
the
most
holy
things:
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
go
in,
and
appoint
them
every
one
to
his
service
and
to
his
burden:
but
they
shall
not
go
in
to
see
the
sanctuary
even
for
a
moment,
lest
they
die.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Take
the
sum
of
the
sons
of
Gershon
also,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
by
their
families;
from
thirty
years
old
and
upward
until
fifty
years
old shalt
thou
number
them;
all
that
enter
in
to
wait
upon
the
service,
to
do
the
work
in
the
tent
of
meeting.
This
is
the
service
of
the
families
of
the
Gershonites,
in
serving
and
in
bearing
burdens:
they
shall
bear
the
curtains
of
the
tabernacle,
and
the
tent
of
meeting,
its
covering,
and
the
covering
of sealskin
that
is
above
upon
it,
and
the
screen
for
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting;
and
the
hangings
of
the
court,
and
the
screen
for
the
door
of
the
gate
of
the
court,
which
is
by
the
tabernacle
and
by
the
altar
round
about,
and
their
cords,
and
all
the
instruments
of
their
service,
and
whatsoever
shall
be
done
with
them,
therein
shall
they
serve.
At
the
commandment
of
Aaron
and
his
sons
shall
be
all
the
service
of
the
sons
of
the
Gershonites,
in
all
their
burden,
and
in
all
their
service:
and
ye
shall
appoint
unto
them
in
charge
all
their
burden.
This
is
the
service
of
the
families
of
the
sons
of
the
Gershonites
in
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
their
charge
shall
be
under
the
hand
of
Ithamar
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest.
As
for
the
sons
of
Merari,
thou shalt
number
them
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses;
from
thirty
years
old
and
upward
even
unto
fifty
years
old shalt
thou
number
them,
every
one
that
entereth
upon
the
service,
to
do
the
work
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
this
is
the
charge
of
their
burden,
according
to
all
their
service
in
the
tent
of
meeting;
the
boards
of
the
tabernacle,
and
the
bars
thereof,
and
the
pillars
thereof,
and
the
sockets
thereof;
and
the
pillars
of
the
court
round
about,
and
their
sockets,
and
their
pins,
and
their
cords,
with
all
their
instruments,
and
with
all
their
service:
and
by
name
ye
shall
appoint
the
instruments
of
the
charge
of
their
burden.
This
is
the
service
of
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Merari,
according
to
all
their
service,
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
under
the
hand
of
Ithamar
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
and
the
princes
of
the
congregation
numbered
the
sons
of
the
Kohathites
by
their
families,
and
by
their
fathers’
houses,
from
thirty
years
old
and
upward
even
unto
fifty
years
old,
every
one
that
entered
upon
the
service,
for
work
in
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
those
that
were
numbered
of
them
by
their
families
were
two
thousand
seven
hundred
and
fifty.
These
are
they
that
were
numbered
of
the
families
of
the
Kohathites,
all
that
did
serve
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
whom
Moses
and
Aaron
numbered
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
those
that
were
numbered
of
the
sons
of
Gershon,
by
their
families,
and
by
their
fathers’
houses,
from
thirty
years
old
and
upward
even
unto
fifty
years
old,
every
one
that
entered
upon
the
service,
for
work
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
even
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
were
two
thousand
and
six
hundred
and
thirty.
These
are
they
that
were
numbered
of
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Gershon,
all
that
did
serve
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
whom
Moses
and
Aaron
numbered
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD.
And
those
that
were
numbered
of
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Merari,
by
their
families,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
from
thirty
years
old
and
upward
even
unto
fifty
years
old,
every
one
that
entered
upon
the
service,
for
work
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
even
those
that
were
numbered
of
them
by
their
families,
were
three
thousand
and
two
hundred.
These
are
they
that
were
numbered
of
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Merari,
whom
Moses
and
Aaron
numbered
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
All
those
that
were
numbered
of
the
Levites,
whom
Moses
and
Aaron
and
the
princes
of
Israel
numbered,
by
their
families,
and
by
their
fathers’
houses,
from
thirty
years
old
and
upward
even
unto
fifty
years
old,
every
one
that
entered
in
to
do
the
work
of
service,
and
the
work
of
bearing
burdens
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
even
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
eight
thousand
and
five
hundred
and
fourscore.
According
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
they
were
numbered
by
the
hand
of
Moses,
every
one
according
to
his
service,
and
according
to
his
burden:
thus
were
they
numbered
of
him,
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Command
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
put
out
of
the
camp
every
leper,
and
every
one
that
hath
an
issue,
and
whosoever
is
unclean
by
the
dead:
both
male
and
female
shall
ye
put
out,
without
the
camp
shall
ye
put
them;
that
they
defile
not
their
camp,
in
the
midst
whereof
I
dwell.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
so,
and
put
them
out
without
the
camp:
as
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
so
did
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
When
a
man
or
woman
shall
commit
any
sin
that
men
commit,
to
do
a
trespass
against
the
LORD,
and
that
soul
be
guilty;
then
they
shall
confess
their
sin
which
they
have
done:
and
he
shall
make
restitution
for
his
guilt
in
full,
and
add
unto
it
the
fifth
part
thereof,
and
give
it
unto
him
in
respect
of
whom
he
hath
been
guilty.
But
if
the
man
have
no
kinsman
to
whom
restitution
may
be
made
for
the
guilt,
the
restitution
for
guilt
which
is
made
unto
the
LORD
shall
be
the
priest’s;
besides
the
ram
of
the
atonement,
whereby
atonement
shall
be
made
for
him.
And
every
heave
offering
of
all
the
holy
things
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
they
present
unto
the
priest,
shall
be
his.
And
every
man’s
hallowed
things
shall
be
his:
whatsoever
any
man
giveth
the
priest,
it
shall
be
his.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
If
any
man’s
wife
go
aside,
and
commit
a
trespass
against
him,
and
a
man
lie
with
her
carnally,
and
it
be
hid
from
the
eyes
of
her
husband,
and
be
kept
close,
and
she
be
defiled,
and
there
be
no
witness
against
her,
neither
she
be
taken
in
the
act;
and
the
spirit
of
jealousy
come
upon
him,
and
he
be
jealous
of
his
wife,
and
she
be
defiled:
or
if
the
spirit
of
jealousy
come
upon
him,
and
he
be
jealous
of
his
wife,
and
she
be
not
defiled:
then
shall
the
man
bring
his
wife
unto
the
priest,
and
shall
bring
her
oblation
for
her,
the
tenth
part
of
an
ephah
of
barley
meal;
he
shall
pour
no
oil
upon
it,
nor
put
frankincense
thereon;
for
it
is
a
meal
offering
of
jealousy,
a
meal
offering
of
memorial,
bringing
iniquity
to
remembrance.
And
the
priest
shall
bring
her
near,
and
set
her
before
the
LORD:
and
the
priest
shall
take
holy
water
in
an
earthen
vessel;
and
of
the
dust
that
is
on
the
floor
of
the
tabernacle
the
priest
shall
take,
and
put
it
into
the
water:
and
the
priest
shall
set
the
woman
before
the
LORD,
and
let
the
hair
of
the
woman’s
head
go
loose,
and
put
the
meal
offering
of
memorial
in
her
hands,
which
is
the
meal
offering
of
jealousy:
and
the
priest
shall
have
in
his
hand
the
water
of
bitterness
that
causeth
the
curse:
and
the
priest
shall
cause
her
to
swear,
and
shall
say
unto
the
woman,
If
no
man
have
lain
with
thee,
and
if
thou
hast
not
gone
aside
to
uncleanness,
being
under
thy
husband,
be
thou
free
from
this
water
of
bitterness
that
causeth
the
curse:
but
if
thou
hast
gone
aside,
being
under
thy
husband,
and
if
thou
be
defiled,
and
some
man
have
lain
with
thee
besides
thine
husband:
then
the
priest
shall
cause
the
woman
to
swear
with
the
oath
of
cursing,
and
the
priest
shall
say
unto
the
woman,
The
LORD
make
thee
a
curse
and
an
oath
among
thy
people,
when
the
LORD
doth
make
thy
thigh
to
fall
away,
and
thy
belly
to
swell;
and
this
water
that
causeth
the
curse
shall
go
into
thy
bowels,
and
make
thy
belly
to
swell,
and
thy
thigh
to
fall
away:
and
the
woman
shall
say,
Amen,
Amen.
And
the
priest
shall
write
these
curses
in
a
book,
and
he
shall
blot
them
out
into
the
water
of
bitterness:
and
he
shall
make
the
woman
drink
the
water
of
bitterness
that
causeth
the
curse:
and
the
water
that
causeth
the
curse
shall
enter
into
her
and
become
bitter.
And
the
priest
shall
take
the
meal
offering
of
jealousy
out
of
the
woman’s
hand,
and
shall
wave
the
meal
offering
before
the
LORD,
and
bring
it
unto
the
altar:
and
the
priest
shall
take
an
handful
of
the
meal
offering,
as
the
memorial
thereof,
and
burn
it
upon
the
altar,
and
afterward
shall
make
the
woman
drink
the
water.
And
when
he
hath
made
her
drink
the
water,
then
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
she
be
defiled,
and
have
committed
a
trespass
against
her
husband,
that
the
water
that
causeth
the
curse
shall
enter
into
her
and
become
bitter,
and
her
belly
shall
swell,
and
her
thigh
shall
fall
away:
and
the
woman
shall
be
a
curse
among
her
people.
And
if
the
woman
be
not
defiled,
but
be
clean;
then
she
shall
be
free,
and
shall
conceive
seed.
This
is
the
law
of
jealousy,
when
a
wife,
being
under
her
husband,
goeth
aside,
and
is
defiled;
or
when
the
spirit
of
jealousy
cometh
upon
a
man,
and
he
be
jealous
over
his
wife;
then
shall
he
set
the
woman
before
the
LORD,
and
the
priest
shall
execute
upon
her
all
this
law.
And
the
man
shall
be
free
from
iniquity,
and
that
woman
shall
bear
her
iniquity.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
either
man
or
woman
shall
make
a
special
vow,
the
vow
of
a
Nazirite,
to
separate
himself
unto
the
LORD:
he
shall
separate
himself
from
wine
and
strong
drink;
he
shall
drink
no
vinegar
of
wine,
or
vinegar
of
strong
drink,
neither
shall
he
drink
any
liquor
of
grapes,
nor
eat
fresh
grapes
or
dried.
All
the
days
of
his
separation
shall
he
eat
nothing
that
is
made
of
the grape-vine,
from
the
kernels
even
to
the
husk.
All
the
days
of
his
vow
of
separation
there
shall
no
razor
come
upon
his
head:
until
the
days
be
fulfilled,
in
the
which
he
separateth
himself
unto
the
LORD,
he
shall
be
holy,
he
shall
let
the
locks
of
the
hair
of
his
head
grow
long.
All
the
days
that
he
separateth
himself
unto
the
LORD
he
shall
not
come
near
to
a
dead
body.
He
shall
not
make
himself
unclean
for
his
father,
or
for
his
mother,
for
his
brother,
or
for
his
sister,
when
they
die:
because
his
separation
unto
God
is
upon
his
head.
All
the
days
of
his
separation
he
is
holy
unto
the
LORD.
And
if
any
man
die
very
suddenly
beside
him,
and
he
defile
the
head
of
his
separation;
then
he
shall
shave
his
head
in
the
day
of
his
cleansing,
on
the
seventh
day
shall
he
shave
it.
And
on
the
eighth
day
he
shall
bring
two
turtledoves,
or
two
young
pigeons,
to
the
priest,
to
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
the
priest
shall
offer
one
for
a
sin
offering,
and
the
other
for
a
burnt
offering,
and
make
atonement
for
him,
for
that
he
sinned
by
reason
of
the
dead,
and
shall
hallow
his
head
that
same
day.
And
he
shall
separate
unto
the
LORD
the
days
of
his
separation,
and
shall
bring
a he-lamb
of
the
first
year
for
a
guilt
offering:
but
the
former
days
shall
be
void,
because
his
separation
was
defiled.
And
this
is
the
law
of
the
Nazirite,
when
the
days
of
his
separation
are
fulfilled:
he
shall
be
brought
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
he
shall
offer
his
oblation
unto
the
LORD,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year
without
blemish
for
a
burnt
offering,
and
one
ewe-lamb
of
the
first
year
without
blemish
for
a
sin
offering,
and
one
ram
without
blemish
for
peace
offerings,
and
a
basket
of
unleavened
bread,
cakes
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil,
and
unleavened
wafers
anointed
with
oil,
and
their
meal
offering,
and
their
drink
offerings.
And
the
priest
shall
present
them
before
the
LORD,
and
shall
offer
his
sin
offering,
and
his
burnt
offering:
and
he
shall
offer
the
ram
for
a
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings
unto
the
LORD,
with
the
basket
of
unleavened
bread:
the
priest
shall
offer
also
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
And
the
Nazirite
shall
shave
the
head
of
his
separation
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
shall
take
the
hair
of
the
head
of
his
separation,
and
put
it
on
the
fire
which
is
under
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings.
And
the
priest
shall
take
the
sodden
shoulder
of
the
ram,
and
one
unleavened
cake
out
of
the
basket,
and
one
unleavened
wafer,
and
shall
put
them
upon
the
hands
of
the
Nazirite,
after
he
hath
shaven
the
head
of
his
separation:
and
the
priest
shall
wave
them
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD;
this
is
holy
for
the
priest,
together
with
the
wave
breast
and
heave
thigh:
and
after
that
the
Nazirite
may
drink
wine.
This
is
the
law
of
the
Nazirite
who
voweth,
and
of
his
oblation
unto
the
LORD
for
his
separation,
beside
that
which
he
is
able
to
get:
according
to
his
vow
which
he
voweth,
so
he
must
do
after
the
law
of
his
separation.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
Aaron
and
unto
his
sons,
saying,
On
this
wise
ye
shall
bless
the
children
of
Israel;
ye
shall
say
unto
them,
The
LORD
bless
thee,
and
keep
thee:
The
LORD
make
his
face
to
shine
upon
thee,
and
be
gracious
unto
thee:
The
LORD
lift
up
his
countenance
upon
thee,
and
give
thee
peace.
So
shall
they
put
my
name
upon
the
children
of
Israel;
and
I
will
bless
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
day
that
Moses
had
made
an
end
of
setting
up
the
tabernacle,
and
had
anointed
it
and
sanctified
it,
and
all
the
furniture
thereof,
and
the
altar
and
all
the
vessels
thereof,
and
had
anointed
them
and
sanctified
them;
that
the
princes
of
Israel,
the
heads
of
their
fathers’
houses,
offered;
these
were
the
princes
of
the
tribes,
these
are
they
that
were
over
them
that
were
numbered:
and
they
brought
their
oblation
before
the
LORD,
six
covered
wagons,
and
twelve
oxen;
a
wagon
for
every
two
of
the
princes,
and
for
each
one
an
ox:
and
they
presented
them
before
the
tabernacle.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Take
it
of
them,
that
they
may
be
to
do
the
service
of
the
tent
of
meeting;
and
thou shalt
give
them
unto
the
Levites,
to
every
man
according
to
his
service.
And
Moses
took
the
wagons
and
the
oxen,
and
gave
them
unto
the
Levites.
Two
wagons
and
four
oxen
he
gave
unto
the
sons
of
Gershon,
according
to
their
service:
and
four
wagons
and
eight
oxen
he
gave
unto
the
sons
of
Merari,
according
unto
their
service,
under
the
hand
of
Ithamar
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest.
But
unto
the
sons
of
Kohath
he
gave
none:
because
the
service
of
the
sanctuary
belonged
unto
them;
they
bare
it
upon
their
shoulders.
And
the
princes
offered
for
the
dedication
of
the
altar
in
the
day
that
it
was
anointed,
even
the
princes
offered
their
oblation
before
the
altar.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
They
shall
offer
their
oblation,
each
prince
on
his
day,
for
the
dedication
of
the
altar.
And
he
that
offered
his
oblation
the
first
day
was
Nahshon
the
son
of
Amminadab,
of
the
tribe
of
Judah:
and
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Nahshon
the
son
of
Amminadab.
On
the
second
day
Nethanel
the
son
of
Zuar,
prince
of
Issachar,
did
offer:
he
offered
for
his
oblation
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Nethanel
the
son
of
Zuar.
On
the
third
day
Eliab
the
son
of
Helon,
prince
of
the
children
of
Zebulun:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Eliab
the
son
of
Helon.
On
the
fourth
day
Elizur
the
son
of
Shedeur,
prince
of
the
children
of
Reuben:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Elizur
the
son
of
Shedeur.
On
the
fifth
day
Shelumiel
the
son
of
Zurishaddai,
prince
of
the
children
of
Simeon:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Shelumiel
the
son
of
Zurishaddai.
On
the
sixth
day
Eliasaph
the
son
of
Deuel,
prince
of
the
children
of
Gad:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Eliasaph
the
son
of
Deuel.
On
the
seventh
day
Elishama
the
son
of
Ammihud,
prince
of
the
children
of
Ephraim:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Elishama
the
son
of
Ammihud.
On
the
eighth
day
Gamaliel
the
son
of
Pedahzur,
prince
of
the
children
of
Manasseh:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Gamaliel
the
son
of
Pedahzur.
On
the
ninth
day
Abidan
the
son
of
Gideoni,
prince
of
the
children
of
Benjamin:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Abidan
the
son
of
Gideoni.
On
the
tenth
day
Ahiezer
the
son
of
Ammishaddai,
prince
of
the
children
of
Dan:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Ahiezer
the
son
of
Ammishaddai.
On
the
eleventh
day
Pagiel
the
son
of
Ochran,
prince
of
the
children
of
Asher:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Pagiel
the
son
of
Ochran.
On
the
twelfth
day
Ahira
the
son
of
Enan,
prince
of
the
children
of
Naphtali:
his
oblation
was
one
silver
charger,
the
weight
thereof
was
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
one
silver
bowl
of
seventy
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
both
of
them
full
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering;
one
golden
spoon
of
ten
shekels,
full
of
incense;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
one he-lamb
of
the
first
year,
for
a
burnt
offering;
one
male
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering;
and
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
two
oxen,
five
rams,
five he-goats,
five he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
this
was
the
oblation
of
Ahira
the
son
of
Enan.
This
was
the
dedication
of
the
altar,
in
the
day
when
it
was
anointed,
by
the
princes
of
Israel:
twelve
silver
chargers,
twelve
silver
bowls,
twelve
golden
spoons:
each
silver
charger
weighing
an
hundred
and
thirty
shekels,
and
each
bowl
seventy:
all
the
silver
of
the
vessels
two
thousand
and
four
hundred
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary;
the
twelve
golden
spoons,
full
of
incense,
weighing
ten
shekels
apiece,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary:
all
the
gold
of
the
spoons
an
hundred
and
twenty
shekels:
all
the
oxen
for
the
burnt
offering
twelve
bullocks,
the
rams
twelve,
the he-lambs
of
the
first
year
twelve,
and
their
meal
offering:
and
the
males
of
the
goats
for
a
sin
offering
twelve:
and
all
the
oxen
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings
twenty
and
four
bullocks,
the
rams
sixty,
the he-goats
sixty,
the he-lambs
of
the
first
year
sixty.
This
was
the
dedication
of
the
altar,
after
that
it
was
anointed.
And
when
Moses
went
into
the
tent
of
meeting
to
speak
with
him,
then
he
heard
the
Voice
speaking
unto
him
from
above
the mercy-seat
that
was
upon
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
from
between
the
two
cherubim:
and
he
spake
unto
him.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
Aaron,
and
say
unto
him,
When
thou
lightest
the
lamps,
the
seven
lamps
shall
give
light
in
front
of
the
candlestick.
And
Aaron
did
so;
he
lighted
the
lamps
thereof
so
as
to
give
light
in
front
of
the
candlestick,
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
this
was
the
work
of
the
candlestick,
beaten
work
of
gold;
unto
the
base
thereof,
and
unto
the
flowers
thereof,
it
was
beaten
work:
according
unto
the
pattern
which
the
LORD
had
shewed
Moses,
so
he
made
the
candlestick.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Take
the
Levites
from
among
the
children
of
Israel,
and
cleanse
them.
And
thus shalt
thou
do
unto
them,
to
cleanse
them:
sprinkle
the
water
of
expiation
upon
them,
and
let
them
cause
a
razor
to
pass
over
all
their
flesh,
and
let
them
wash
their
clothes,
and
cleanse
themselves.
Then
let
them
take
a
young
bullock,
and
its
meal
offering,
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil,
and
another
young
bullock shalt
thou
take
for
a
sin
offering.
And
thou shalt
present
the
Levites
before
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
thou shalt
assemble
the
whole
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel:
and
thou shalt
present
the
Levites
before
the
LORD:
and
the
children
of
Israel
shall
lay
their
hands
upon
the
Levites:
and
Aaron
shall
offer
the
Levites
before
the
LORD
for
a
wave
offering,
on
the
behalf
of
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
may
be
to
do
the
service
of
the
LORD.
And
the
Levites
shall
lay
their
hands
upon
the
heads
of
the
bullocks:
and
offer
thou
the
one
for
a
sin
offering,
and
the
other
for
a
burnt
offering,
unto
the
LORD,
to
make
atonement
for
the
Levites.
And
thou shalt
set
the
Levites
before
Aaron,
and
before
his
sons,
and
offer
them
for
a
wave
offering
unto
the
LORD.
Thus shalt
thou
separate
the
Levites
from
among
the
children
of
Israel:
and
the
Levites
shall
be
mine.
And
after
that
shall
the
Levites
go
in
to
do
the
service
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
thou shalt
cleanse
them,
and
offer
them
for
a
wave
offering.
For
they
are
wholly
given
unto
me
from
among
the
children
of
Israel;
instead
of
all
that
openeth
the
womb,
even
the
firstborn
of
all
the
children
of
Israel,
have
I
taken
them
unto
me.
For
all
the
firstborn
among
the
children
of
Israel
are
mine,
both
man
and
beast:
on
the
day
that
I
smote
all
the
firstborn
in
the
land
of
Egypt
I
sanctified
them
for
myself.
And
I
have
taken
the
Levites
instead
of
all
the
firstborn
among
the
children
of
Israel.
And
I
have
given
the
Levites
as
a
gift
to
Aaron
and
to
his
sons
from
among
the
children
of
Israel,
to
do
the
service
of
the
children
of
Israel
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
to
make
atonement
for
the
children
of
Israel:
that
there
be
no
plague
among
the
children
of
Israel,
when
the
children
of
Israel
come
nigh
unto
the
sanctuary.
Thus
did
Moses,
and
Aaron,
and
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
unto
the
Levites:
according
unto
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses
touching
the
Levites,
so
did
the
children
of
Israel
unto
them.
And
the
Levites
purified
themselves
from
sin,
and
they
washed
their
clothes;
and
Aaron
offered
them
for
a
wave
offering
before
the
LORD;
and
Aaron
made
atonement
for
them
to
cleanse
them.
And
after
that
went
the
Levites
in
to
do
their
service
in
the
tent
of
meeting
before
Aaron,
and
before
his
sons:
as
the
LORD
had
commanded
Moses
concerning
the
Levites,
so
did
they
unto
them.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
This
is
that
which belongeth
unto
the
Levites:
from
twenty
and
five
years
old
and
upward
they
shall
go
in
to
wait
upon
the
service
in
the
work
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
from
the
age
of
fifty
years
they
shall
cease
waiting
upon
the
work,
and
shall
serve
no
more;
but
shall
minister
with
their
brethren
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
to
keep
the
charge,
and
shall
do
no
service.
Thus shalt
thou
do
unto
the
Levites
touching
their
charges.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai,
in
the
first
month
of
the
second
year
after
they
were
come
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
saying,
Moreover
let
the
children
of
Israel
keep
the
passover
in
its
appointed
season.
In
the
fourteenth
day
of
this
month,
at
even,
ye
shall
keep
it
in
its
appointed
season:
according
to
all
the
statutes
of
it,
and
according
to
all
the
ordinances
thereof,
shall
ye
keep
it.
And
Moses
spake
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
should
keep
the
passover.
And
they
kept
the
passover
in
the
first
month,
on
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
month,
at
even,
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai:
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
did
the
children
of
Israel.
And
there
were
certain
men,
who
were
unclean
by
the
dead
body
of
a
man,
so
that
they
could
not
keep
the
passover
on
that
day:
and
they
came
before
Moses
and
before
Aaron
on
that
day:
and
those
men
said
unto
him,
We
are
unclean
by
the
dead
body
of
a
man:
wherefore
are
we
kept
back,
that
we
may
not
offer
the
oblation
of
the
LORD
in
its
appointed
season
among
the
children
of
Israel?
And
Moses
said
unto
them,
Stay
ye;
that
I
may
hear
what
the
LORD
will
command
concerning
you.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
If
any
man
of
you
or
of
your
generations
shall
be
unclean
by
reason
of
a
dead
body,
or
be
in
a
journey
afar
off,
yet
he
shall
keep
the
passover
unto
the
LORD:
in
the
second
month
on
the
fourteenth
day
at
even
they
shall
keep
it;
they
shall
eat
it
with
unleavened
bread
and
bitter
herbs:
they
shall
leave
none
of
it
unto
the
morning,
nor
break
a
bone
thereof:
according
to
all
the
statute
of
the
passover
they
shall
keep
it.
But
the
man
that
is
clean,
and
is
not
in
a
journey,
and
forbeareth
to
keep
the
passover,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
his
people:
because
he
offered
not
the
oblation
of
the
LORD
in
its
appointed
season,
that
man
shall
bear
his
sin.
And
if
a
stranger
shall
sojourn
among
you,
and
will
keep
the
passover
unto
the
LORD;
according
to
the
statute
of
the
passover,
and
according
to
the
ordinance
thereof,
so
shall
he
do:
ye
shall
have
one
statute,
both
for
the
stranger,
and
for
him
that
is
born
in
the
land.
And
on
the
day
that
the
tabernacle
was
reared
up
the
cloud
covered
the
tabernacle,
even
the
tent
of
the
testimony:
and
at
even
it
was
upon
the
tabernacle
as
it
were
the
appearance
of
fire,
until
morning.
So
it
was
alway:
the
cloud
covered
it,
and
the
appearance
of
fire
by
night.
And
whenever
the
cloud
was
taken
up
from
over
the
Tent,
then
after
that
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed:
and
in
the
place
where
the
cloud
abode,
there
the
children
of
Israel
encamped.
At
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed,
and
at
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
they
encamped:
as
long
as
the
cloud
abode
upon
the
tabernacle
they
remained
encamped.
And
when
the
cloud
tarried
upon
the
tabernacle
many
days,
then
the
children
of
Israel
kept
the
charge
of
the
LORD,
and
journeyed
not.
And
sometimes
the
cloud
was
a
few
days
upon
the
tabernacle;
then
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
they
remained
encamped,
and
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
they
journeyed.
And
sometimes
the
cloud
was
from
evening
until
morning;
and
when
the
cloud
was
taken
up
in
the
morning,
they
journeyed:
or
if
it
continued
by
day
and
by
night,
when
the
cloud
was
taken
up,
they
journeyed.
Whether
it
were
two
days,
or
a
month,
or
a
year,
that
the
cloud
tarried
upon
the
tabernacle,
abiding
thereon,
the
children
of
Israel
remained
encamped,
and
journeyed
not:
but
when
it
was
taken
up,
they
journeyed.
At
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
they
encamped,
and
at
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
they
journeyed:
they
kept
the
charge
of
the
LORD,
at
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Make
thee
two
trumpets
of
silver;
of
beaten
work shalt
thou
make
them:
and
thou shalt
use
them
for
the
calling
of
the
congregation,
and
for
the
journeying
of
the
camps.
And
when
they
shall
blow
with
them,
all
the
congregation
shall
gather
themselves
unto
thee
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
if
they
blow
but
with
one,
then
the
princes,
the
heads
of
the
thousands
of
Israel,
shall
gather
themselves
unto
thee.
And
when
ye
blow
an
alarm,
the
camps
that
lie
on
the
east
side
shall
take
their
journey.
And
when
ye
blow
an
alarm
the
second
time,
the
camps
that
lie
on
the
south
side
shall
take
their
journey:
they
shall
blow
an
alarm
for
their
journeys.
But
when
the
assembly
is
to
be
gathered
together,
ye
shall
blow,
but
ye
shall
not
sound
an
alarm.
And
the
sons
of
Aaron,
the
priests,
shall
blow
with
the
trumpets;
and
they
shall
be
to
you
for
a
statute
for
ever
throughout
your
generations.
And
when
ye
go
to
war
in
your
land
against
the
adversary
that
oppresseth
you,
then
ye
shall
sound
an
alarm
with
the
trumpets;
and
ye
shall
be
remembered
before
the
LORD
your
God,
and
ye
shall
be
saved
from
your
enemies.
Also
in
the
day
of
your
gladness,
and
in
your
set
feasts,
and
in
the
beginnings
of
your
months,
ye
shall
blow
with
the
trumpets
over
your
burnt
offerings,
and
over
the
sacrifices
of
your
peace
offerings;
and
they
shall
be
to
you
for
a
memorial
before
your
God:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
second
year,
in
the
second
month,
on
the
twentieth
day
of
the
month,
that
the
cloud
was
taken
up
from
over
the
tabernacle
of
the
testimony.
And
the
children
of
Israel
set
forward
according
to
their
journeys
out
of
the
wilderness
of
Sinai;
and
the
cloud
abode
in
the
wilderness
of
Paran.
And
they
first
took
their
journey
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
in
the
first
place
the
standard
of
the
camp
of
the
children
of
Judah
set
forward
according
to
their
hosts:
and
over
his
host
was
Nahshon
the
son
of
Amminadab.
And
over
the
host
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Issachar
was
Nethanel
the
son
of
Zuar.
And
over
the
host
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Zebulun
was
Eliab
the
son
of
Helon.
And
the
tabernacle
was
taken
down;
and
the
sons
of
Gershon
and
the
sons
of
Merari,
who
bare
the
tabernacle,
set
forward.
And
the
standard
of
the
camp
of
Reuben
set
forward
according
to
their
hosts:
and
over
his
host
was
Elizur
the
son
of
Shedeur.
And
over
the
host
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Simeon
was
Shelumiel
the
son
of
Zurishaddai.
And
over
the
host
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Gad
was
Eliasaph
the
son
of
Deuel.
And
the
Kohathites
set
forward,
bearing
the
sanctuary:
and
the
other
did
set
up
the
tabernacle
against
they
came.
And
the
standard
of
the
camp
of
the
children
of
Ephraim
set
forward
according
to
their
hosts:
and
over
his
host
was
Elishama
the
son
of
Ammihud.
And
over
the
host
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Manasseh
was
Gamaliel
the
son
of
Pedahzur.
And
over
the
host
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Benjamin
was
Abidan
the
son
of
Gideoni.
And
the
standard
of
the
camp
of
the
children
of
Dan,
which
was
the rearward
of
all
the
camps,
set
forward
according
to
their
hosts:
and
over
his
host
was
Ahiezer
the
son
of
Ammishaddai.
And
over
the
host
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Asher
was
Pagiel
the
son
of
Ochran.
And
over
the
host
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Naphtali
was
Ahira
the
son
of
Enan.
Thus
were
the
journeyings
of
the
children
of
Israel
according
to
their
hosts;
and
they
set
forward.
And
Moses
said
unto
Hobab,
the
son
of
Reuel
the
Midianite,
Moses’
father
in
law,
We
are
journeying
unto
the
place
of
which
the
LORD
said,
I
will
give
it
you:
come
thou
with
us,
and
we
will
do
thee
good:
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken
good
concerning
Israel.
And
he
said
unto
him,
I
will
not
go;
but
I
will
depart
to
mine
own
land,
and
to
my
kindred.
And
he
said,
Leave
us
not,
I
pray
thee;
forasmuch
as
thou
knowest
how
we
are
to
encamp
in
the
wilderness,
and
thou shalt
be
to
us
instead
of
eyes.
And
it
shall
be,
if
thou
go
with
us,
yea,
it
shall
be,
that
what
good
soever
the
LORD
shall
do
unto
us,
the
same
will
we
do
unto
thee.
And
they
set
forward
from
the
mount
of
the
LORD
three
days’
journey;
and
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
went
before
them
three
days’
journey,
to
seek
out
a
resting
place
for
them.
And
the
cloud
of
the
LORD
was
over
them
by
day,
when
they
set
forward
from
the
camp.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
ark
set
forward,
that
Moses
said,
Rise
up,
O
LORD,
and
let
thine
enemies
be
scattered;
and
let
them
that
hate
thee
flee
before
thee.
And
when
it
rested,
he
said,
Return,
O
LORD,
unto
the
ten
thousands
of
the
thousands
of
Israel.
And
the
people
were
as murmurers,
speaking
evil
in
the
ears
of
the
LORD:
and
when
the
LORD
heard
it,
his
anger
was
kindled;
and
the
fire
of
the
LORD
burnt
among
them,
and
devoured
in
the
uttermost
part
of
the
camp.
And
the
people
cried
unto
Moses;
and
Moses
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
and
the
fire
abated.
And
the
name
of
that
place
was
called
Taberah:
because
the
fire
of
the
LORD
burnt
among
them.
And
the
mixed
multitude
that
was
among
them
fell
a
lusting:
and
the
children
of
Israel
also
wept
again,
and
said,
Who
shall
give
us
flesh
to
eat?
We
remember
the
fish,
which
we
did
eat
in
Egypt
for
nought;
the
cucumbers,
and
the
melons,
and
the
leeks,
and
the
onions,
and
the
garlick:
but
now
our
soul
is
dried
away;
there
is
nothing
at
all:
we
have
nought
save
this
manna
to
look
to.
And
the
manna
was
like
coriander
seed,
and
the
appearance
thereof
as
the
appearance
of
bdellium.
The
people
went
about,
and
gathered
it,
and
ground
it
in
mills,
or
beat
it
in mortars,
and seethed
it
in
pots,
and
made
cakes
of
it:
and
the
taste
of
it
was
as
the
taste
of
fresh
oil.
And
when
the
dew
fell
upon
the
camp
in
the
night,
the
manna
fell
upon
it.
And
Moses
heard
the
people
weeping
throughout
their
families,
every
man
at
the
door
of
his
tent:
and
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
greatly;
and
Moses
was
displeased.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
LORD,
Wherefore
hast
thou
evil
entreated
thy
servant?
and
wherefore
have
I
not
found
favour
in
thy
sight,
that
thou
layest
the
burden
of
all
this
people
upon
me?
Have
I
conceived
all
this
people?
have
I
brought
them
forth,
that
thou shouldest
say
unto
me,
Carry
them
in
thy
bosom,
as
a nursing-father
carrieth
the
sucking
child,
unto
the
land
which
thou
swarest
unto
their
fathers?
Whence
should
I
have
flesh
to
give
unto
all
this
people?
for
they
weep
unto
me,
saying,
Give
us
flesh,
that
we
may
eat.
I
am
not
able
to
bear
all
this
people
alone,
because
it
is
too
heavy
for
me.
And
if
thou
deal
thus
with
me,
kill
me,
I
pray
thee,
out
of
hand,
if
I
have
found
favour
in
thy
sight;
and
let
me
not
see
my
wretchedness.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Gather
unto
me
seventy
men
of
the
elders
of
Israel,
whom
thou
knowest
to
be
the
elders
of
the
people,
and
officers
over
them;
and
bring
them
unto
the
tent
of
meeting,
that
they
may
stand
there
with
thee.
And
I
will
come
down
and
talk
with
thee
there:
and
I
will
take
of
the
spirit
which
is
upon
thee,
and
will
put
it
upon
them;
and
they
shall
bear
the
burden
of
the
people
with
thee,
that
thou
bear
it
not
thyself
alone.
And
say
thou
unto
the
people,
Sanctify
yourselves
against
tomorrow,
and
ye
shall
eat
flesh:
for
ye
have
wept
in
the
ears
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Who
shall
give
us
flesh
to
eat?
for
it
was
well
with
us
in
Egypt:
therefore
the
LORD
will
give
you
flesh,
and
ye
shall
eat.
Ye
shall
not
eat
one
day,
nor
two
days,
nor
five
days,
neither
ten
days,
nor
twenty
days;
but
a
whole
month,
until
it
come
out
at
your
nostrils,
and
it
be
loathsome
unto
you:
because
that
ye
have
rejected
the
LORD
which
is
among
you,
and
have
wept
before
him,
saying,
Why
came
we
forth
out
of
Egypt?
And
Moses
said,
The
people,
among
whom
I
am,
are
six
hundred
thousand
footmen;
and
thou
hast
said,
I
will
give
them
flesh,
that
they
may
eat
a
whole
month.
Shall
flocks
and
herds
be
slain
for
them,
to
suffice
them?
or
shall
all
the
fish
of
the
sea
be
gathered
together
for
them,
to
suffice
them?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Is
the
LORD’S
hand
waxed
short?
now shalt
thou
see
whether
my
word
shall
come
to
pass
unto
thee
or
not.
And
Moses
went
out,
and
told
the
people
the
words
of
the
LORD:
and
he
gathered
seventy
men
of
the
elders
of
the
people,
and
set
them
round
about
the
Tent.
And
the
LORD
came
down
in
the
cloud,
and
spake
unto
him,
and
took
of
the
spirit
that
was
upon
him,
and
put
it
upon
the
seventy
elders:
and
it
came
to
pass,
that,
when
the
spirit
rested
upon
them,
they
prophesied,
but
they
did
so
no
more.
But
there
remained
two
men
in
the
camp,
the
name
of
the
one
was
Eldad,
and
the
name
of
the
other
Medad:
and
the
spirit
rested
upon
them;
and
they
were
of
them
that
were
written,
but
had
not
gone
out
unto
the
Tent:
and
they
prophesied
in
the
camp.
And
there
ran
a
young
man,
and
told
Moses,
and
said,
Eldad
and
Medad
do
prophesy
in
the
camp.
And
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
the
minister
of
Moses,
one
of
his
chosen
men,
answered
and
said,
My
lord
Moses,
forbid
them.
And
Moses
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
jealous
for
my
sake?
would
God
that
all
the
LORD’S
people
were
prophets,
that
the
LORD
would
put
his
spirit
upon
them!
And
Moses
gat
him
into
the
camp,
he
and
the
elders
of
Israel.
And
there
went
forth
a
wind
from
the
LORD,
and
brought
quails
from
the
sea,
and
let
them
fall
by
the
camp,
about
a
day’s
journey
on
this
side,
and
a
day’s
journey
on
the
other
side,
round
about
the
camp,
and
about
two
cubits
above
the
face
of
the
earth.
And
the
people
rose
up
all
that
day,
and
all
the
night,
and
all
the
next
day,
and
gathered
the
quails:
he
that
gathered
least
gathered
ten
homers:
and
they
spread
them
all
abroad
for
themselves
round
about
the
camp.
While
the
flesh
was
yet
between
their
teeth,
ere
it
was
chewed,
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
the
people,
and
the
LORD
smote
the
people
with
a
very
great
plague.
And
the
name
of
that
place
was
called
Kibroth-hattaavah:
because
there
they
buried
the
people
that
lusted.
From
Kibroth-hattaavah
the
people
journeyed
unto
Hazeroth;
and
they
abode
at
Hazeroth.
And
Miriam
and
Aaron
spake
against
Moses
because
of
the
Cushite
woman
whom
he
had
married:
for
he
had
married
a
Cushite
woman.
And
they
said,
Hath
the
LORD
indeed
spoken
only
with
Moses?
hath
he
not
spoken
also
with
us?
And
the
LORD
heard
it.
Now
the
man
Moses
was
very
meek,
above
all
the
men
which
were
upon
the
face
of
the
earth.
And
the
LORD
spake
suddenly
unto
Moses,
and
unto
Aaron,
and
unto
Miriam,
Come
out
ye
three
unto
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
they
three
came
out.
And
the
LORD
came
down
in
a
pillar
of
cloud,
and
stood
at
the
door
of
the
Tent,
and
called
Aaron
and
Miriam:
and
they
both
came
forth.
And
he
said,
Hear
now
my
words:
if
there
be
a
prophet
among
you,
I
the
LORD
will
make
myself
known
unto
him
in
a
vision,
I
will
speak
with
him
in
a
dream.
My
servant
Moses
is
not
so;
he
is
faithful
in
all
mine
house:
with
him
will
I
speak
mouth
to
mouth,
even manifestly,
and
not
in
dark
speeches;
and
the
form
of
the
LORD
shall
he
behold:
wherefore
then
were
ye
not
afraid
to
speak
against
my
servant,
against
Moses?
And
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
them;
and
he
departed.
And
the
cloud
removed
from
over
the
Tent;
and,
behold,
Miriam
was
leprous,
as
white
as
snow:
and
Aaron
looked
upon
Miriam,
and,
behold,
she
was
leprous.
And
Aaron
said
unto
Moses,
Oh
my
lord,
lay
not,
I
pray
thee,
sin
upon
us,
for
that
we
have
done
foolishly,
and
for
that
we
have
sinned.
Let
her
not,
I
pray,
be
as
one
dead,
of
whom
the
flesh
is
half
consumed
when
he
cometh
out
of
his
mother’s
womb.
And
Moses
cried
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
Heal
her,
O
God,
I
beseech
thee.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
If
her
father
had
but
spit
in
her
face,
should
she
not
be
ashamed
seven
days?
let
her
be
shut
up
without
the
camp
seven
days,
and
after
that
she
shall
be
brought
in
again.
And
Miriam
was
shut
up
without
the
camp
seven
days:
and
the
people
journeyed
not
till
Miriam
was
brought
in
again.
And
afterward
the
people
journeyed
from
Hazeroth,
and
pitched
in
the
wilderness
of
Paran.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Send
thou
men,
that
they
may
spy
out
the
land
of
Canaan,
which
I
give
unto
the
children
of
Israel:
of
every
tribe
of
their
fathers
shall
ye
send
a
man,
every
one
a
prince
among
them.
And
Moses
sent
them
from
the
wilderness
of
Paran
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD:
all
of
them
men
who
were
heads
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
these
were
their
names:
of
the
tribe
of
Reuben,
Shammua
the
son
of
Zaccur.
Of
the
tribe
of
Simeon,
Shaphat
the
son
of
Hori.
Of
the
tribe
of
Judah,
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh.
Of
the
tribe
of
Issachar,
Igal
the
son
of
Joseph.
Of
the
tribe
of
Ephraim,
Hoshea
the
son
of
Nun.
Of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
Palti
the
son
of
Raphu.
Of
the
tribe
of
Zebulun,
Gaddiel
the
son
of
Sodi.
Of
the
tribe
of
Joseph,
namely,
of
the
tribe
of
Manasseh,
Gaddi
the
son
of
Susi.
Of
the
tribe
of
Dan,
Ammiel
the
son
of
Gemalli.
Of
the
tribe
of
Asher,
Sethur
the
son
of
Michael.
Of
the
tribe
of
Naphtali,
Nahbi
the
son
of
Vophsi.
Of
the
tribe
of
Gad,
Geuel
the
son
of
Machi.
These
are
the
names
of
the
men
which
Moses
sent
to
spy
out
the
land.
And
Moses
called
Hoshea
the
son
of
Nun
Joshua.
And
Moses
sent
them
to
spy
out
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
said
unto
them,
Get
you
up
this
way
by
the
South,
and
go
up
into
the
mountains:
and
see
the
land,
what
it
is;
and
the
people
that
dwelleth
therein,
whether
they
be
strong
or
weak,
whether
they
be
few
or
many;
and
what
the
land
is
that
they
dwell
in,
whether
it
be
good
or
bad;
and
what
cities
they
be
that
they
dwell
in,
whether
in
camps,
or
in
strong
holds;
and
what
the
land
is,
whether
it
be
fat
or
lean,
whether
there
be
wood
therein,
or
not.
And
be
ye
of
good
courage,
and
bring
of
the
fruit
of
the
land.
Now
the
time
was
the
time
of
the
firstripe
grapes.
So
they
went
up,
and
spied
out
the
land
from
the
wilderness
of
Zin
unto
Rehob,
to
the
entering
in
of
Hamath.
And
they
went
up
by
the
South,
and
came
unto
Hebron;
and
Ahiman,
Sheshai,
and
Talmai,
the
children
of
Anak,
were
there. (Now
Hebron
was
built
seven
years
before
Zoan
in
Egypt.)
And
they
came
unto
the
valley
of
Eshcol,
and
cut
down
from
thence
a
branch
with
one
cluster
of
grapes,
and
they
bare
it
upon
a
staff
between
two;
they
brought
also
of
the
pomegranates,
and
of
the
figs.
That
place
was
called
the
valley
of
Eshcol,
because
of
the
cluster
which
the
children
of
Israel
cut
down
from
thence.
And
they
returned
from
spying
out
the
land
at
the
end
of
forty
days.
And
they
went
and
came
to
Moses,
and
to
Aaron,
and
to
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
unto
the
wilderness
of
Paran,
to
Kadesh;
and
brought
back
word
unto
them,
and
unto
all
the
congregation,
and
shewed
them
the
fruit
of
the
land.
And
they
told
him,
and
said,
We
came
unto
the
land
whither
thou
sentest
us,
and
surely
it
floweth
with
milk
and
honey;
and
this
is
the
fruit
of
it.
Howbeit
the
people
that
dwell
in
the
land
are
strong,
and
the
cities
are
fenced,
and
very
great:
and
moreover
we
saw
the
children
of
Anak
there.
Amalek
dwelleth
in
the
land
of
the
South:
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Jebusite,
and
the
Amorite,
dwell
in
the
mountains:
and
the
Canaanite
dwelleth
by
the
sea,
and
along
by
the
side
of
Jordan.
And
Caleb
stilled
the
people
before
Moses,
and
said,
Let
us
go
up
at
once,
and
possess
it;
for
we
are
well
able
to
overcome
it.
But
the
men
that
went
up
with
him
said,
We
be
not
able
to
go
up
against
the
people;
for
they
are
stronger
than
we.
And
they
brought
up
an
evil
report
of
the
land
which
they
had
spied
out
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
The
land,
through
which
we
have
gone
to
spy
it
out,
is
a
land
that
eateth
up
the
inhabitants
thereof;
and
all
the
people
that
we
saw
in
it
are
men
of
great
stature.
And
there
we
saw
the
Nephilim,
the
sons
of
Anak,
which
come
of
the
Nephilim:
and
we
were
in
our
own
sight
as
grasshoppers,
and
so
we
were
in
their
sight.
And
all
the
congregation
lifted
up
their
voice,
and
cried;
and
the
people
wept
that
night.
And
all
the
children
of
Israel
murmured
against
Moses
and
against
Aaron:
and
the
whole
congregation
said
unto
them,
Would
God
that
we
had
died
in
the
land
of
Egypt!
or
would
God
we
had
died
in
this
wilderness!
And
wherefore
doth
the
LORD
bring
us
unto
this
land,
to
fall
by
the
sword?
Our
wives
and
our
little
ones
shall
be
a
prey:
were
it
not
better
for
us
to
return
into
Egypt?
And
they
said
one
to
another,
Let
us
make
a
captain,
and
let
us
return
into
Egypt.
Then
Moses
and
Aaron
fell
on
their
faces
before
all
the
assembly
of
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun
and
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh,
which
were
of
them
that
spied
out
the
land,
rent
their
clothes:
and
they
spake
unto
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
The
land,
which
we
passed
through
to
spy
it
out,
is
an
exceeding
good
land.
If
the
LORD
delight
in
us,
then
he
will
bring
us
into
this
land,
and
give
it
unto
us;
a
land
which
floweth
with
milk
and
honey.
Only
rebel
not
against
the
LORD,
neither
fear
ye
the
people
of
the
land;
for
they
are
bread
for
us:
their
defence
is
removed
from
over
them,
and
the
LORD
is
with
us:
fear
them
not.
But
all
the
congregation
bade
stone
them
with
stones.
And
the
glory
of
the
LORD
appeared
in
the
tent
of
meeting
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
How
long
will
this
people
despise
me?
and
how
long
will
they
not
believe
in
me,
for
all
the
signs
which
I
have
wrought
among
them?
I
will
smite
them
with
the
pestilence,
and
disinherit
them,
and
will
make
of
thee
a
nation
greater
and
mightier
than
they.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
LORD,
Then
the
Egyptians
shall
hear
it;
for
thou
broughtest
up
this
people
in
thy
might
from
among
them;
and
they
will
tell
it
to
the
inhabitants
of
this
land:
they
have
heard
that
thou
LORD
art
in
the
midst
of
this
people;
for
thou
LORD
art
seen
face
to
face,
and
thy
cloud
standeth
over
them,
and
thou
goest
before
them,
in
a
pillar
of
cloud
by
day,
and
in
a
pillar
of
fire
by
night.
Now
if
thou shalt
kill
this
people
as
one
man,
then
the
nations
which
have
heard
the
fame
of
thee
will
speak,
saying,
Because
the
LORD
was
not
able
to
bring
this
people
into
the
land
which
he
sware
unto
them,
therefore
he
hath
slain
them
in
the
wilderness.
And
now,
I
pray
thee,
let
the
power
of
the
Lord
be
great,
according
as
thou
hast
spoken,
saying,
The
LORD
is
slow
to
anger,
and
plenteous
in
mercy,
forgiving
iniquity
and
transgression,
and
that
will
by
no
means
clear
the
guilty;
visiting
the
iniquity
of
the
fathers
upon
the
children,
upon
the
third
and
upon
the
fourth
generation.
Pardon,
I
pray
thee,
the
iniquity
of
this
people
according
unto
the
greatness
of
thy
mercy,
and
according
as
thou
hast
forgiven
this
people,
from
Egypt
even
until
now.
And
the
LORD
said,
I
have
pardoned
according
to
thy
word:
but
in
very
deed,
as
I
live,
and
as
all
the
earth
shall
be
filled
with
the
glory
of
the
LORD;
because
all
those
men
which
have
seen
my
glory,
and
my
signs,
which
I
wrought
in
Egypt
and
in
the
wilderness,
yet
have
tempted
me
these
ten
times,
and
have
not
hearkened
to
my
voice;
surely
they
shall
not
see
the
land
which
I
sware
unto
their
fathers,
neither
shall
any
of
them
that
despised
me
see
it:
but
my
servant
Caleb,
because
he
had
another
spirit
with
him,
and
hath
followed
me
fully,
him
will
I
bring
into
the
land whereinto
he
went;
and
his
seed
shall
possess
it.
Now
the
Amalekite
and
the
Canaanite
dwell
in
the
valley:
tomorrow
turn
ye,
and
get
you
into
the
wilderness
by
the
way
to
the
Red
Sea.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
How
long
shall
I
bear
with
this
evil
congregation,
which
murmur
against
me?
I
have
heard
the
murmurings
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
they
murmur
against
me.
Say
unto
them,
As
I
live,
saith
the
LORD,
surely
as
ye
have
spoken
in
mine
ears,
so
will
I
do
to
you:
your
carcases
shall
fall
in
this
wilderness;
and
all
that
were
numbered
of
you,
according
to
your
whole
number,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
which
have
murmured
against
me,
surely
ye
shall
not
come
into
the
land,
concerning
which
I
lifted
up
my
hand
that
I
would
make
you
dwell
therein,
save
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh,
and
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun.
But
your
little
ones,
which
ye
said
should
be
a
prey,
them
will
I
bring
in,
and
they
shall
know
the
land
which
ye
have
rejected.
But
as
for
you,
your
carcases
shall
fall
in
this
wilderness.
And
your
children
shall
be
wanderers
in
the
wilderness
forty
years,
and
shall
bear
your
whoredoms,
until
your
carcases
be
consumed
in
the
wilderness.
After
the
number
of
the
days
in
which
ye
spied
out
the
land,
even
forty
days,
for
every
day
a
year,
shall
ye
bear
your
iniquities,
even
forty
years,
and
ye
shall
know
my alienation.
I
the
LORD
have
spoken,
surely
this
will
I
do
unto
all
this
evil
congregation,
that
are
gathered
together
against
me:
in
this
wilderness
they
shall
be
consumed,
and
there
they
shall
die.
And
the
men,
which
Moses
sent
to
spy
out
the
land,
who
returned,
and
made
all
the
congregation
to
murmur
against
him,
by
bringing
up
an
evil
report
against
the
land,
even
those
men
that
did
bring
up
an
evil
report
of
the
land,
died
by
the
plague
before
the
LORD.
But
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
and
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh,
remained
alive
of
those
men
that
went
to
spy
out
the
land.
And
Moses
told
these
words
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel:
and
the
people
mourned
greatly.
And
they
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
gat
them
up
to
the
top
of
the
mountain,
saying,
Lo,
we
be
here,
and
will
go
up
unto
the
place
which
the
LORD
hath
promised:
for
we
have
sinned.
And
Moses
said,
Wherefore
now
do
ye
transgress
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
seeing
it
shall
not
prosper?
Go
not
up,
for
the
LORD
is
not
among
you;
that
ye
be
not
smitten
down
before
your
enemies.
For
there
the
Amalekite
and
the
Canaanite
are
before
you,
and
ye
shall
fall
by
the
sword:
because
ye
are
turned
back
from
following
the
LORD,
therefore
the
LORD
will
not
be
with
you.
But
they
presumed
to
go
up
to
the
top
of
the
mountain:
nevertheless
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
and
Moses,
departed
not
out
of
the
camp.
Then
the
Amalekite
came
down,
and
the
Canaanite
which
dwelt
in
that
mountain,
and
smote
them
and
beat
them
down,
even
unto
Hormah.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
ye
be
come
into
the
land
of
your
habitations,
which
I
give
unto
you,
and
will
make
an
offering
by
fire
unto
the
LORD,
a
burnt
offering,
or
a
sacrifice,
to
accomplish
a
vow,
or
as
a
freewill
offering,
or
in
your
set
feasts,
to
make
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD,
of
the
herd,
or
of
the
flock:
then
shall
he
that
offereth
his
oblation
offer
unto
the
LORD
a
meal
offering
of
a
tenth
part
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
the
fourth
part
of
an
hin
of
oil:
and
wine
for
the
drink
offering,
the
fourth
part
of
an
hin, shalt
thou
prepare
with
the
burnt
offering
or
for
the
sacrifice,
for
each
lamb.
Or
for
a
ram,
thou shalt
prepare
for
a
meal
offering
two
tenth
parts
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
the
third
part
of
an
hin
of
oil:
and
for
the
drink
offering
thou shalt
offer
the
third
part
of
an
hin
of
wine,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
when
thou
preparest
a
bullock
for
a
burnt
offering,
or
for
a
sacrifice,
to
accomplish
a
vow,
or
for
peace
offerings
unto
the
LORD:
then
shall
he
offer
with
the
bullock
a
meal
offering
of
three
tenth
parts
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
half
an
hin
of
oil.
and
thou shalt
offer
for
the
drink
offering
half
an
hin
of
wine,
for
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
Thus
shall
it
be
done
for
each
bullock,
or
for
each
ram,
or
for
each
of
the he-lambs,
or
of
the
kids.
According
to
the
number
that
ye
shall
prepare,
so
shall
ye
do
to
every
one
according
to
their
number.
All
that
are
homeborn
shall
do
these
things
after
this
manner,
in
offering
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
if
a
stranger
sojourn
with
you,
or
whosoever
be
among
you
throughout
your
generations,
and
will
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD;
as
ye
do,
so
he
shall
do.
For
the
assembly,
there
shall
be
one
statute
for
you,
and
for
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
with
you,
a
statute
for
ever
throughout
your
generations:
as
ye
are,
so
shall
the
stranger
be
before
the
LORD.
One
law
and
one
ordinance
shall
be
for
you,
and
for
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
with
you.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
ye
come
into
the
land
whither
I
bring
you,
then
it
shall
be,
that,
when
ye
eat
of
the
bread
of
the
land,
ye
shall
offer
up
an
heave
offering
unto
the
LORD.
Of
the
first
of
your
dough
ye
shall
offer
up
a
cake
for
an
heave
offering:
as
ye
do
the
heave
offering
of
the threshing-floor,
so
shall
ye
heave
it.
Of
the
first
of
your
dough
ye
shall
give
unto
the
LORD
an
heave
offering
throughout
your
generations.
And
when
ye
shall
err,
and
not
observe
all
these
commandments,
which
the
LORD
hath
spoken
unto
Moses,
even
all
that
the
LORD
hath
commanded
you
by
the
hand
of
Moses,
from
the
day
that
the
LORD
gave
commandment,
and
onward
throughout
your
generations;
then
it
shall
be,
if
it
be
done
unwittingly,
without
the
knowledge
of
the
congregation,
that
all
the
congregation
shall
offer
one
young
bullock
for
a
burnt
offering,
for
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD,
with
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof,
according
to
the
ordinance,
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering.
And
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
they
shall
be
forgiven;
for
it
was
an
error,
and
they
have
brought
their
oblation,
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD,
and
their
sin
offering
before
the
LORD,
for
their
error:
and
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
shall
be
forgiven,
and
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
among
them;
for
in
respect
of
all
the
people
it
was
done
unwittingly.
And
if
one
person
sin
unwittingly,
then
he
shall
offer
a she-goat
of
the
first
year
for
a
sin
offering.
And
the
priest
shall
make
atonement
for
the
soul
that
erreth,
when
he
sinneth
unwittingly,
before
the
LORD,
to
make
atonement
for
him;
and
he
shall
be
forgiven.
Ye
shall
have
one
law
for
him
that
doeth aught
unwittingly,
for
him
that
is
homeborn
among
the
children
of
Israel,
and
for
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
among
them.
But
the
soul
that
doeth aught
with
an
high
hand,
whether
he
be
homeborn
or
a
stranger,
the
same
blasphemeth
the
LORD;
and
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
among
his
people.
Because
he
hath
despised
the
word
of
the
LORD,
and
hath
broken
his
commandment;
that
soul
shall
utterly
be
cut
off;
his
iniquity
shall
be
upon
him.
And
while
the
children
of
Israel
were
in
the
wilderness,
they
found
a
man
gathering
sticks
upon
the
sabbath
day.
And
they
that
found
him
gathering
sticks
brought
him
unto
Moses
and
Aaron,
and
unto
all
the
congregation.
And
they
put
him
in
ward,
because
it
had
not
been
declared
what
should
be
done
to
him.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
The
man
shall
surely
be
put
to
death:
all
the
congregation
shall
stone
him
with
stones
without
the
camp.
And
all
the
congregation
brought
him
without
the
camp,
and
stoned
him
with
stones,
and
he
died;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
bid
them
that
they
make
them
fringes
in
the
borders
of
their
garments
throughout
their
generations,
and
that
they
put
upon
the
fringe
of
each
border
a
cord
of
blue:
and
it
shall
be
unto
you
for
a
fringe,
that
ye
may
look
upon
it,
and
remember
all
the
commandments
of
the
LORD,
and
do
them;
and
that
ye
go
not
about
after
your
own
heart
and
your
own
eyes,
after
which
ye
use
to
go
a
whoring:
that
ye
may
remember
and
do
all
my
commandments,
and
be
holy
unto
your
God.
I
am
the
LORD
your
God,
which
brought
you
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
to
be
your
God:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
Now
Korah,
the
son
of
Izhar,
the
son
of
Kohath,
the
son
of
Levi,
with
Dathan
and
Abiram,
the
sons
of
Eliab,
and
On,
the
son
of
Peleth,
sons
of
Reuben,
took
men:
and
they
rose
up
before
Moses,
with
certain
of
the
children
of
Israel,
two
hundred
and
fifty
princes
of
the
congregation,
called
to
the
assembly,
men
of
renown:
and
they
assembled
themselves
together
against
Moses
and
against
Aaron,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
take
too
much
upon
you,
seeing
all
the
congregation
are
holy,
every
one
of
them,
and
the
LORD
is
among
them:
wherefore
then
lift
ye
up
yourselves
above
the
assembly
of
the
LORD?
And
when
Moses
heard
it,
he
fell
upon
his
face:
and
he
spake
unto
Korah
and
unto
all
his
company,
saying,
In
the
morning
the
LORD
will
shew
who
are
his,
and
who
is
holy,
and
will
cause
him
to
come
near
unto
him:
even
him
whom
he
shall
choose
will
he
cause
to
come
near
unto
him.
This
do;
take
you
censers,
Korah,
and
all
his
company;
and
put
fire
therein,
and
put
incense
upon
them
before
the
LORD
tomorrow:
and
it
shall
be
that
the
man
whom
the
LORD
doth
choose,
he
shall
be
holy:
ye
take
too
much
upon
you,
ye
sons
of
Levi.
And
Moses
said
unto
Korah,
Hear
now,
ye
sons
of
Levi:
seemeth
it
but
a
small
thing
unto
you,
that
the
God
of
Israel
hath
separated
you
from
the
congregation
of
Israel,
to
bring
you
near
to
himself;
to
do
the
service
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD,
and
to
stand
before
the
congregation
to
minister
unto
them;
and
that
he
hath
brought
thee
near,
and
all
thy
brethren
the
sons
of
Levi
with
thee?
and
seek
ye
the
priesthood
also?
Therefore
thou
and
all
thy
company
are
gathered
together
against
the
LORD:
and
Aaron,
what
is
he
that
ye
murmur
against
him?
And
Moses
sent
to
call
Dathan
and
Abiram,
the
sons
of
Eliab:
and
they
said,
We
will
not
come
up:
is
it
a
small
thing
that
thou
hast
brought
us
up
out
of
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey,
to
kill
us
in
the
wilderness,
but
thou
must
needs
make
thyself
also
a
prince
over
us?
Moreover
thou
hast
not
brought
us
into
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey,
nor
given
us
inheritance
of
fields
and
vineyards:
wilt
thou
put
out
the
eyes
of
these
men?
we
will
not
come
up.
And
Moses
was
very
wroth,
and
said
unto
the
LORD,
Respect
not
thou
their
offering:
I
have
not
taken
one
ass
from
them,
neither
have
I
hurt
one
of
them.
And
Moses
said
unto
Korah,
Be
thou
and
all
thy
congregation
before
the
LORD,
thou,
and
they,
and
Aaron,
tomorrow:
and
take
ye
every
man
his
censer,
and
put
incense
upon
them,
and
bring
ye
before
the
LORD
every
man
his
censer,
two
hundred
and
fifty
censers;
thou
also,
and
Aaron,
each
his
censer.
And
they
took
every
man
his
censer,
and
put
fire
in
them,
and
laid
incense
thereon,
and
stood
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting
with
Moses
and
Aaron.
And
Korah
assembled
all
the
congregation
against
them
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
appeared
unto
all
the
congregation.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
Separate
yourselves
from
among
this
congregation,
that
I
may
consume
them
in
a
moment.
And
they
fell
upon
their
faces,
and
said,
O
God,
the
God
of
the
spirits
of
all
flesh,
shall
one
man
sin,
and
wilt
thou
be
wroth
with
all
the
congregation?
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
congregation,
saying,
Get
you
up
from
about
the
tabernacle
of
Korah,
Dathan,
and
Abiram.
And
Moses
rose
up
and
went
unto
Dathan
and
Abiram;
and
the
elders
of
Israel
followed
him.
And
he
spake
unto
the
congregation,
saying,
Depart,
I
pray
you,
from
the
tents
of
these
wicked
men,
and
touch
nothing
of
theirs,
lest
ye
be
consumed
in
all
their
sins.
So
they
gat
them
up
from
the
tabernacle
of
Korah,
Dathan,
and
Abiram,
on
every
side:
and
Dathan
and
Abiram
came
out,
and
stood
at
the
door
of
their
tents,
and
their
wives,
and
their
sons,
and
their
little
ones.
And
Moses
said,
Hereby
ye
shall
know
that
the
LORD
hath
sent
me
to
do
all
these
works;
for
I
have
not
done
them
of
mine
own
mind.
If
these
men
die
the
common
death
of
all
men,
or
if
they
be
visited
after
the
visitation
of
all
men;
then
the
LORD
hath
not
sent
me.
But
if
the
LORD
make
a
new
thing,
and
the
ground
open
her
mouth,
and
swallow
them
up,
with
all
that
appertain
unto
them,
and
they
go
down
alive
into
the
pit;
then
ye
shall
understand
that
these
men
have
despised
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
made
an
end
of
speaking
all
these
words,
that
the
ground
clave
asunder
that
was
under
them:
and
the
earth
opened
her
mouth,
and
swallowed
them
up,
and
their
households,
and
all
the
men
that appertained
unto
Korah,
and
all
their
goods.
So
they,
and
all
that appertained
to
them,
went
down
alive
into
the
pit:
and
the
earth
closed
upon
them,
and
they
perished
from
among
the
assembly.
And
all
Israel
that
were
round
about
them
fled
at
the
cry
of
them:
for
they
said,
Lest
the
earth
swallow
us
up.
And
fire
came
forth
from
the
LORD,
and
devoured
the
two
hundred
and
fifty
men
that
offered
the
incense.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
Eleazar
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest,
that
he
take
up
the
censers
out
of
the
burning,
and
scatter
thou
the
fire
yonder;
for
they
are
holy;
even
the
censers
of
these
sinners
against
their
own
lives,
and
let
them
be
made
beaten
plates
for
a
covering
of
the
altar:
for
they
offered
them
before
the
LORD,
therefore
they
are
holy:
and
they
shall
be
a
sign
unto
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Eleazar
the
priest
took
the
brasen
censers,
which
they
that
were
burnt
had
offered;
and
they
beat
them
out
for
a
covering
of
the
altar:
to
be
a
memorial
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
to
the
end
that
no
stranger,
which
is
not
of
the
seed
of
Aaron,
come
near
to
burn
incense
before
the
LORD;
that
he
be
not
as
Korah,
and
as
his
company:
as
the
LORD
spake
unto
him
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
But
on
the
morrow
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
murmured
against
Moses
and
against
Aaron,
saying,
Ye
have
killed
the
people
of
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
congregation
was
assembled
against
Moses
and
against
Aaron,
that
they
looked
toward
the
tent
of
meeting:
and,
behold,
the
cloud
covered
it,
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
appeared.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
came
to
the
front
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Get
you
up
from
among
this
congregation,
that
I
may
consume
them
in
a
moment.
And
they
fell
upon
their
faces.
And
Moses
said
unto
Aaron,
Take
thy
censer,
and
put
fire
therein
from
off
the
altar,
and
lay
incense
thereon,
and
carry
it
quickly
unto
the
congregation,
and
make
atonement
for
them:
for
there
is
wrath
gone
out
from
the
LORD;
the
plague
is
begun.
And
Aaron
took
as
Moses
spake,
and
ran
into
the
midst
of
the
assembly;
and,
behold,
the
plague
was
begun
among
the
people:
and
he
put
on
the
incense,
and
made
atonement
for
the
people.
And
he
stood
between
the
dead
and
the
living;
and
the
plague
was
stayed.
Now
they
that
died
by
the
plague
were
fourteen
thousand
and
seven
hundred,
besides
them
that
died
about
the
matter
of
Korah.
And
Aaron
returned
unto
Moses
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting:
and
the
plague
was
stayed.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
take
of
them
rods,
one
for
each
fathers’
house,
of
all
their
princes
according
to
their
fathers’
houses,
twelve
rods:
write
thou
every
man’s
name
upon
his
rod.
And
thou shalt
write
Aaron’s
name
upon
the
rod
of
Levi:
for
there
shall
be
one
rod
for
each
head
of
their
fathers’
houses.
And
thou shalt
lay
them
up
in
the
tent
of
meeting
before
the
testimony,
where
I
meet
with
you.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
the
man
whom
I
shall
choose,
his
rod
shall
bud:
and
I
will
make
to
cease
from
me
the
murmurings
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
they
murmur
against
you.
And
Moses
spake
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
all
their
princes
gave
him
rods,
for
each
prince
one,
according
to
their
fathers’
houses,
even
twelve
rods:
and
the
rod
of
Aaron
was
among
their
rods.
And
Moses
laid
up
the
rods
before
the
LORD
in
the
tent
of
the
testimony.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
Moses
went
into
the
tent
of
the
testimony;
and,
behold,
the
rod
of
Aaron
for
the
house
of
Levi
was
budded,
and
put
forth
buds,
and
bloomed
blossoms,
and
bare
ripe
almonds.
And
Moses
brought
out
all
the
rods
from
before
the
LORD
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel:
and
they
looked,
and
took
every
man
his
rod.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Put
back
the
rod
of
Aaron
before
the
testimony,
to
be
kept
for
a
token
against
the
children
of
rebellion;
that
thou
mayest
make
an
end
of
their
murmurings
against
me,
that
they
die
not.
Thus
did
Moses:
as
the
LORD
commanded
him,
so
did
he.
And
the
children
of
Israel
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Behold,
we
perish,
we
are
undone,
we
are
all
undone.
Every
one
that
cometh
near,
that
cometh
near
unto
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD,
dieth:
shall
we
perish
all
of
us?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Aaron,
Thou
and
thy
sons
and
thy
fathers’
house
with
thee
shall
bear
the
iniquity
of
the
sanctuary:
and
thou
and
thy
sons
with
thee
shall
bear
the
iniquity
of
your
priesthood.
And
thy
brethren
also,
the
tribe
of
Levi,
the
tribe
of
thy
father,
bring
thou
near
with
thee,
that
they
may
be
joined
unto
thee,
and
minister
unto
thee:
but
thou
and
thy
sons
with
thee
shall
be
before
the
tent
of
the
testimony.
And
they
shall
keep
thy
charge,
and
the
charge
of
all
the
Tent:
only
they
shall
not
come
nigh
unto
the
vessels
of
the
sanctuary
and
unto
the
altar,
that
they
die
not,
neither
they,
nor
ye.
And
they
shall
be
joined
unto
thee,
and
keep
the
charge
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
for
all
the
service
of
the
Tent:
and
a
stranger
shall
not
come
nigh
unto
you.
And
ye
shall
keep
the
charge
of
the
sanctuary,
and
the
charge
of
the
altar:
that
there
be
wrath
no
more
upon
the
children
of
Israel.
And
I,
behold,
I
have
taken
your
brethren
the
Levites
from
among
the
children
of
Israel:
to
you
they
are
a
gift,
given
unto
the
LORD,
to
do
the
service
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
thou
and
thy
sons
with
thee
shall
keep
your
priesthood
for
every
thing
of
the
altar,
and
for
that
within
the
veil;
and
ye
shall
serve:
I
give
you
the
priesthood
as
a
service
of
gift:
and
the
stranger
that
cometh
nigh
shall
be
put
to
death.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Aaron,
And
I,
behold,
I
have
given
thee
the
charge
of
mine
heave
offerings,
even
all
the
hallowed
things
of
the
children
of
Israel,
unto
thee
have
I
given
them
by
reason
of
the
anointing,
and
to
thy
sons,
as
a
due
for
ever.
This
shall
be
thine
of
the
most
holy
things,
reserved
from
the
fire:
every
oblation
of
theirs,
even
every
meal
offering
of
theirs,
and
every
sin
offering
of
theirs,
and
every
guilt
offering
of
theirs,
which
they
shall
render
unto
me,
shall
be
most
holy
for
thee
and
for
thy
sons.
As
the
most
holy
things shalt
thou
eat
thereof:
every
male
shall
eat
thereof;
it
shall
be
holy
unto
thee.
And
this
is
thine;
the
heave
offering
of
their
gift,
even
all
the
wave
offerings
of
the
children
of
Israel:
I
have
given
them
unto
thee,
and
to
thy
sons
and
to
thy
daughters
with
thee,
as
a
due
for
ever:
every
one
that
is
clean
in
thy
house
shall
eat
thereof.
All
the
best
of
the
oil,
and
all
the
best
of
the
vintage,
and
of
the
corn,
the
firstfruits
of
them
which
they
give
unto
the
LORD,
to
thee
have
I
given
them.
The
firstripe
fruits
of
all
that
is
in
their
land,
which
they
bring
unto
the
LORD,
shall
be
thine;
every
one
that
is
clean
in
thy
house
shall
eat
thereof.
Every
thing
devoted
in
Israel
shall
be
thine.
Every
thing
that
openeth
the
womb,
of
all
flesh
which
they
offer
unto
the
LORD,
both
of
man
and
beast,
shall
be
thine:
nevertheless
the
firstborn
of
man shalt
thou
surely
redeem,
and
the
firstling
of
unclean
beasts shalt
thou
redeem.
And
those
that
are
to
be
redeemed
of
them
from
a
month
old shalt
thou
redeem,
according
to
thine
estimation,
for
the
money
of
five
shekels,
after
the
shekel
of
the
sanctuary (the
same
is
twenty
gerahs).
But
the
firstling
of
an
ox,
or
the
firstling
of
a
sheep,
or
the
firstling
of
a
goat,
thou shalt
not
redeem;
they
are
holy:
thou shalt
sprinkle
their
blood
upon
the
altar,
and shalt
burn
their
fat
for
an
offering
made
by
fire,
for
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
flesh
of
them
shall
be
thine,
as
the
wave
breast
and
as
the
right
thigh,
it
shall
be
thine.
All
the
heave
offerings
of
the
holy
things,
which
the
children
of
Israel
offer
unto
the
LORD,
have
I
given
thee,
and
thy
sons
and
thy
daughters
with
thee,
as
a
due
for
ever:
it
is
a
covenant
of
salt
for
ever
before
the
LORD
unto
thee
and
to
thy
seed
with
thee.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Aaron,
Thou shalt
have
no
inheritance
in
their
land,
neither shalt
thou
have
any
portion
among
them:
I
am
thy
portion
and
thine
inheritance
among
the
children
of
Israel.
And
unto
the
children
of
Levi,
behold,
I
have
given
all
the
tithe
in
Israel
for
an
inheritance,
in
return
for
their
service
which
they
serve,
even
the
service
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
henceforth
the
children
of
Israel
shall
not
come
nigh
the
tent
of
meeting,
lest
they
bear
sin,
and
die.
But
the
Levites
shall
do
the
service
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
they
shall
bear
their
iniquity:
it
shall
be
a
statute
for
ever
throughout
your
generations,
and
among
the
children
of
Israel
they
shall
have
no
inheritance.
For
the
tithe
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
they
offer
as
an
heave
offering
unto
the
LORD,
I
have
given
to
the
Levites
for
an
inheritance:
therefore
I
have
said
unto
them,
Among
the
children
of
Israel
they
shall
have
no
inheritance.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Moreover
thou shalt
speak
unto
the
Levites,
and
say
unto
them,
When
ye
take
of
the
children
of
Israel
the
tithe
which
I
have
given
you
from
them
for
your
inheritance,
then
ye
shall
offer
up
an
heave
offering
of
it
for
the
LORD,
a
tithe
of
the
tithe.
And
your
heave
offering
shall
be
reckoned
unto
you,
as
though
it
were
the
corn
of
the threshing-floor,
and
as
the
fulness
of
the
winepress.
Thus
ye
also
shall
offer
an
heave
offering
unto
the
LORD
of
all
your
tithes,
which
ye
receive
of
the
children
of
Israel;
and
thereof
ye
shall
give
the
LORD’S
heave
offering
to
Aaron
the
priest.
Out
of
all
your
gifts
ye
shall
offer
every
heave
offering
of
the
LORD,
of
all
the
best
thereof,
even
the
hallowed
part
thereof
out
of
it.
Therefore
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
When
ye
heave
the
best
thereof
from
it,
then
it
shall
be
counted
unto
the
Levites
as
the
increase
of
the threshing-floor,
and
as
the
increase
of
the
winepress.
And
ye
shall
eat
it
in
every
place,
ye
and
your
households:
for
it
is
your
reward
in
return
for
your
service
in
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
ye
shall
bear
no
sin
by
reason
of
it,
when
ye
have
heaved
from
it
the
best
thereof:
and
ye
shall
not
profane
the
holy
things
of
the
children
of
Israel,
that
ye
die
not.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Aaron,
saying,
This
is
the
statute
of
the
law
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
bring
thee
a
red
heifer
without
spot,
wherein
is
no
blemish,
and
upon
which
never
came
yoke:
and
ye
shall
give
her
unto
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
he
shall
bring
her
forth
without
the
camp,
and
one
shall
slay
her
before
his
face:
and
Eleazar
the
priest
shall
take
of
her
blood
with
his
finger,
and
sprinkle
of
her
blood
toward
the
front
of
the
tent
of
meeting
seven
times:
and
one
shall
burn
the
heifer
in
his
sight;
her
skin,
and
her
flesh,
and
her
blood,
with
her
dung,
shall
he
burn:
and
the
priest
shall
take
cedar
wood,
and
hyssop,
and
scarlet,
and
cast
it
into
the
midst
of
the
burning
of
the
heifer.
Then
the
priest
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
he
shall
bathe
his
flesh
in
water,
and
afterward
he
shall
come
into
the
camp,
and
the
priest
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
he
that
burneth
her
shall
wash
his
clothes
in
water,
and
bathe
his
flesh
in
water,
and
shall
be
unclean
until
the
even.
And
a
man
that
is
clean
shall
gather
up
the
ashes
of
the
heifer,
and
lay
them
up
without
the
camp
in
a
clean
place,
and
it
shall
be
kept
for
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
for
a
water
of
separation:
it
is
a
sin
offering.
And
he
that
gathereth
the
ashes
of
the
heifer
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
be
unclean
until
the
even:
and
it
shall
be
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
unto
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
among
them,
for
a
statute
for
ever.
He
that
toucheth
the
dead
body
of
any
man
shall
be
unclean
seven
days:
the
same
shall
purify
himself
therewith
on
the
third
day,
and
on
the
seventh
day
he
shall
be
clean:
but
if
he
purify
not
himself
the
third
day,
then
the
seventh
day
he
shall
not
be
clean.
Whosoever
toucheth
the
dead
body
of
any
man
that
is
dead,
and
purifieth
not
himself,
defileth
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD;
and
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
Israel:
because
the
water
of
separation
was
not
sprinkled
upon
him,
he
shall
be
unclean;
his
uncleanness
is
yet
upon
him.
This
is
the
law
when
a
man
dieth
in
a
tent:
every
one
that
cometh
into
the
tent,
and
every
one
that
is
in
the
tent,
shall
be
unclean
seven
days.
And
every
open
vessel,
which
hath
no
covering
bound
upon
it,
is
unclean.
And
whosoever
in
the
open
field
toucheth
one
that
is
slain
with
a
sword,
or
a
dead
body,
or
a
bone
of
a
man,
or
a
grave,
shall
be
unclean
seven
days.
And
for
the
unclean
they
shall
take
of
the
ashes
of
the
burning
of
the
sin
offering,
and
running
water
shall
be
put thereto
in
a
vessel:
and
a
clean
person
shall
take
hyssop,
and
dip
it
in
the
water,
and
sprinkle
it
upon
the
tent,
and
upon
all
the
vessels,
and
upon
the
persons
that
were
there,
and
upon
him
that
touched
the
bone,
or
the
slain,
or
the
dead,
or
the
grave:
and
the
clean
person
shall
sprinkle
upon
the
unclean
on
the
third
day,
and
on
the
seventh
day:
and
on
the
seventh
day
he
shall
purify
him;
and
he
shall
wash
his
clothes,
and
bathe
himself
in
water,
and
shall
be
clean
at
even.
But
the
man
that
shall
be
unclean,
and
shall
not
purify
himself,
that
soul
shall
be
cut
off
from
the
midst
of
the
assembly,
because
he
hath
defiled
the
sanctuary
of
the
LORD:
the
water
of
separation
hath
not
been
sprinkled
upon
him;
he
is
unclean.
And
it
shall
be
a
perpetual
statute
unto
them:
and
he
that
sprinkleth
the
water
of
separation
shall
wash
his
clothes;
and
he
that
toucheth
the
water
of
separation
shall
be
unclean
until
even.
And
whatsoever
the
unclean
person
toucheth
shall
be
unclean;
and
the
soul
that
toucheth
it
shall
be
unclean
until
even.
And
the
children
of
Israel,
even
the
whole
congregation,
came
into
the
wilderness
of
Zin
in
the
first
month:
and
the
people
abode
in
Kadesh;
and
Miriam
died
there,
and
was
buried
there.
And
there
was
no
water
for
the
congregation:
and
they
assembled
themselves
together
against
Moses
and
against
Aaron.
And
the
people
strove
with
Moses,
and
spake,
saying,
Would
God
that
we
had
died
when
our
brethren
died
before
the
LORD!
And
why
have
ye
brought
the
assembly
of
the
LORD
into
this
wilderness,
that
we
should
die
there,
we
and
our
cattle?
And
wherefore
have
ye
made
us
to
come
up
out
of
Egypt,
to
bring
us
in
unto
this
evil
place?
it
is
no
place
of
seed,
or
of
figs,
or
of
vines,
or
of
pomegranates;
neither
is
there
any
water
to
drink.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
went
from
the
presence
of
the
assembly
unto
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
fell
upon
their
faces:
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
appeared
unto
them.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Take
the
rod,
and
assemble
the
congregation,
thou,
and
Aaron
thy
brother,
and
speak
ye
unto
the
rock
before
their
eyes,
that
it
give
forth
its
water;
and
thou shalt
bring
forth
to
them
water
out
of
the
rock:
so
thou shalt
give
the
congregation
and
their
cattle
drink.
And
Moses
took
the
rod
from
before
the
LORD,
as
he
commanded
him.
And
Moses
and
Aaron
gathered
the
assembly
together
before
the
rock,
and
he
said
unto
them,
Hear
now,
ye
rebels;
shall
we
bring
you
forth
water
out
of
this
rock?
And
Moses
lifted
up
his
hand,
and
smote
the
rock
with
his
rod
twice:
and
water
came
forth
abundantly,
and
the
congregation
drank,
and
their
cattle.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses
and
Aaron,
Because
ye
believed
not
in
me,
to
sanctify
me
in
the
eyes
of
the
children
of
Israel,
therefore
ye
shall
not
bring
this
assembly
into
the
land
which
I
have
given
them.
These
are
the
waters
of
Meribah;
because
the
children
of
Israel
strove
with
the
LORD,
and
he
was
sanctified
in
them.
And
Moses
sent
messengers
from
Kadesh
unto
the
king
of
Edom,
Thus
saith
thy
brother
Israel,
Thou
knowest
all
the
travail
that
hath
befallen
us:
how
our
fathers
went
down
into
Egypt,
and
we
dwelt
in
Egypt
a
long
time;
and
the
Egyptians
evil
entreated
us,
and
our
fathers:
and
when
we
cried
unto
the
LORD,
he
heard
our
voice,
and
sent
an
angel,
and
brought
us
forth
out
of
Egypt:
and,
behold,
we
are
in
Kadesh,
a
city
in
the
uttermost
of
thy
border:
let
us
pass,
I
pray
thee,
through
thy
land:
we
will
not
pass
through
field
or
through
vineyard,
neither
will
we
drink
of
the
water
of
the
wells:
we
will
go
along
the
king’s
high
way,
we
will
not
turn
aside
to
the
right
hand
nor
to
the
left,
until
we
have
passed
thy
border.
And
Edom
said
unto
him,
Thou shalt
not
pass
through
me,
lest
I
come
out
with
the
sword
against
thee.
And
the
children
of
Israel
said
unto
him,
We
will
go
up
by
the
highway:
and
if
we
drink
of
thy
water,
I
and
my
cattle,
then
will
I
give
the
price
thereof:
let
me
only,
without
doing
any
thing
else,
pass
through
on
my
feet.
And
he
said,
Thou shalt
not
pass
through.
And
Edom
came
out
against
him
with
much
people,
and
with
a
strong
hand.
Thus
Edom
refused
to
give
Israel
passage
through
his
border:
wherefore
Israel
turned
away
from
him.
And
they
journeyed
from
Kadesh:
and
the
children
of
Israel,
even
the
whole
congregation,
came
unto
mount
Hor.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
Aaron
in
mount
Hor,
by
the
border
of
the
land
of
Edom,
saying,
Aaron
shall
be
gathered
unto
his
people:
for
he
shall
not
enter
into
the
land
which
I
have
given
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
because
ye
rebelled
against
my
word
at
the
waters
of
Meribah.
Take
Aaron
and
Eleazar
his
son,
and
bring
them
up
unto
mount
Hor:
and
strip
Aaron
of
his
garments,
and
put
them
upon
Eleazar
his
son:
and
Aaron
shall
be
gathered
unto
his
people,
and
shall
die
there.
And
Moses
did
as
the
LORD
commanded:
and
they
went
up
into
mount
Hor
in
the
sight
of
all
the
congregation.
And
Moses
stripped
Aaron
of
his
garments,
and
put
them
upon
Eleazar
his
son;
and
Aaron
died
there
in
the
top
of
the
mount:
and
Moses
and
Eleazar
came
down
from
the
mount.
And
when
all
the
congregation
saw
that
Aaron
was
dead,
they
wept
for
Aaron
thirty
days,
even
all
the
house
of
Israel.
And
the
Canaanite,
the
king
of
Arad,
which
dwelt
in
the
South,
heard
tell
that
Israel
came
by
the
way
of
Atharim;
and
he
fought
against
Israel,
and
took
some
of
them
captive.
And
Israel
vowed
a
vow
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
If
thou
wilt
indeed
deliver
this
people
into
my
hand,
then
I
will
utterly
destroy
their
cities.
And
the
LORD
hearkened
to
the
voice
of
Israel,
and
delivered
up
the
Canaanites;
and
they
utterly
destroyed
them
and
their
cities:
and
the
name
of
the
place
was
called
Hormah.
And
they
journeyed
from
mount
Hor
by
the
way
to
the
Red
Sea,
to
compass
the
land
of
Edom:
and
the
soul
of
the
people
was
much
discouraged
because
of
the
way.
And
the
people
spake
against
God,
and
against
Moses,
Wherefore
have
ye
brought
us
up
out
of
Egypt
to
die
in
the
wilderness?
for
there
is
no
bread,
and
there
is
no
water;
and
our
soul
loatheth
this
light
bread.
And
the
LORD
sent
fiery
serpents
among
the
people,
and
they
bit
the
people;
and
much
people
of
Israel
died.
And
the
people
came
to
Moses,
and
said,
We
have
sinned,
because
we
have
spoken
against
the
LORD,
and
against
thee;
pray
unto
the
LORD,
that
he
take
away
the
serpents
from
us.
And
Moses
prayed
for
the
people.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Make
thee
a
fiery
serpent,
and
set
it
upon
a
standard:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
every
one
that
is
bitten,
when
he
seeth
it,
shall
live.
And
Moses
made
a
serpent
of
brass,
and
set
it
upon
the
standard:
and
it
came
to
pass,
that
if
a
serpent
had
bitten
any
man,
when
he
looked
unto
the
serpent
of
brass,
he
lived.
And
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed,
and
pitched
in
Oboth.
And
they
journeyed
from
Oboth,
and
pitched
at
Iye-abarim,
in
the
wilderness
which
is
before
Moab,
toward
the
sunrising.
From
thence
they
journeyed,
and
pitched
in
the
valley
of
Zered.
From
thence
they
journeyed,
and
pitched
on
the
other
side
of
Arnon,
which
is
in
the
wilderness,
that
cometh
out
of
the
border
of
the
Amorites:
for
Arnon
is
the
border
of
Moab,
between
Moab
and
the
Amorites.
Wherefore
it
is
said
in
the
book
of
the
Wars
of
the
LORD, Vaheb
in
Suphah,
And
the
valleys
of
Arnon,
And
the
slope
of
the
valleys
That
inclineth
toward
the
dwelling
of
Ar,
And
leaneth
upon
the
border
of
Moab.
And
from
thence
they
journeyed
to
Beer:
that
is
the
well
whereof
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Gather
the
people
together,
and
I
will
give
them
water.
Then
sang
Israel
this
song:
Spring
up,
O
well;
sing
ye
unto
it:
The
well,
which
the
princes
digged,
Which
the
nobles
of
the
people delved,
With
the
sceptre,
and
with
their
staves.
And
from
the
wilderness
they
journeyed
to
Mattanah:
and
from
Mattanah
to
Nahaliel:
and
from
Nahaliel
to
Bamoth:
and
from
Bamoth
to
the
valley
that
is
in
the
field
of
Moab,
to
the
top
of
Pisgah,
which
looketh
down
upon
the
desert.
And
Israel
sent
messengers
unto
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
saying,
Let
me
pass
through
thy
land:
we
will
not
turn
aside
into
field,
or
into
vineyard;
we
will
not
drink
of
the
water
of
the
wells:
we
will
go
by
the
king’s
high
way,
until
we
have
passed
thy
border.
And
Sihon
would
not
suffer
Israel
to
pass
through
his
border:
but
Sihon
gathered
all
his
people
together,
and
went
out
against
Israel
into
the
wilderness,
and
came
to
Jahaz:
and
he
fought
against
Israel.
And
Israel
smote
him
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
possessed
his
land
from
Arnon
unto
Jabbok,
even
unto
the
children
of
Ammon:
for
the
border
of
the
children
of
Ammon
was
strong.
And
Israel
took
all
these
cities:
and
Israel
dwelt
in
all
the
cities
of
the
Amorites,
in
Heshbon,
and
in
all
the
towns
thereof.
For
Heshbon
was
the
city
of
Sihon
the
king
of
the
Amorites,
who
had
fought
against
the
former
king
of
Moab,
and
taken
all
his
land
out
of
his
hand,
even
unto
Arnon.
Wherefore
they
that
speak
in
proverbs
say,
Come
ye
to
Heshbon,
Let
the
city
of
Sihon
be
built
and
established:
For
a
fire
is
gone
out
of
Heshbon,
A
flame
from
the
city
of
Sihon:
It
hath
devoured
Ar
of
Moab,
The
lords
of
the
high
places
of
Arnon.
Woe
to
thee,
Moab!
Thou
art
undone,
O
people
of
Chemosh:
He
hath
given
his
sons
as
fugitives,
And
his
daughters
into
captivity,
Unto
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites.
We
have
shot
at
them;
Heshbon
is
perished
even
unto
Dibon,
And
we
have
laid
waste
even
unto
Nophah,
Which
reacheth
unto
Medeba.
Thus
Israel
dwelt
in
the
land
of
the
Amorites.
And
Moses
sent
to
spy
out
Jazer,
and
they
took
the
towns
thereof,
and
drove
out
the
Amorites
that
were
there.
And
they
turned
and
went
up
by
the
way
of
Bashan:
and
Og
the
king
of
Bashan
went
out
against
them,
he
and
all
his
people,
to
battle
at
Edrei.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Fear
him
not:
for
I
have
delivered
him
into
thy
hand,
and
all
his
people,
and
his
land;
and
thou shalt
do
to
him
as
thou
didst
unto
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
which
dwelt
at
Heshbon.
So
they
smote
him,
and
his
sons,
and
all
his
people,
until
there
was
none
left
him
remaining:
and
they
possessed
his
land.
And
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed,
and
pitched
in
the
plains
of
Moab
beyond
the
Jordan
at
Jericho.
And
Balak
the
son
of
Zippor
saw
all
that
Israel
had
done
to
the
Amorites.
And
Moab
was
sore
afraid
of
the
people,
because
they
were
many:
and
Moab
was
distressed
because
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Moab
said
unto
the
elders
of
Midian,
Now
shall
this
multitude
lick
up
all
that
is
round
about
us,
as
the
ox
licketh
up
the
grass
of
the
field.
And
Balak
the
son
of
Zippor
was
king
of
Moab
at
that
time.
And
he
sent
messengers
unto
Balaam
the
son
of
Beor,
to
Pethor,
which
is
by
the
River,
to
the
land
of
the
children
of
his
people,
to
call
him,
saying,
Behold,
there
is
a
people
come
out
from
Egypt:
behold,
they
cover
the
face
of
the
earth,
and
they
abide
over
against
me:
come
now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
curse
me
this
people;
for
they
are
too
mighty
for
me:
peradventure
I
shall
prevail,
that
we
may
smite
them,
and
that
I
may
drive
them
out
of
the
land:
for
I
know
that
he
whom
thou
blessest
is
blessed,
and
he
whom
thou
cursest
is
cursed.
And
the
elders
of
Moab
and
the
elders
of
Midian
departed
with
the
rewards
of
divination
in
their
hand;
and
they
came
unto
Balaam,
and
spake
unto
him
the
words
of
Balak.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Lodge
here
this
night,
and
I
will
bring
you
word
again,
as
the
LORD
shall
speak
unto
me:
and
the
princes
of
Moab
abode
with
Balaam.
And
God
came
unto
Balaam,
and
said,
What
men
are
these
with
thee?
And
Balaam
said
unto
God,
Balak
the
son
of
Zippor,
king
of
Moab,
hath
sent
unto
me,
saying,
Behold,
the
people
that
is
come
out
of
Egypt,
it
covereth
the
face
of
the
earth:
now,
come
curse
me
them;
peradventure
I
shall
be
able
to
fight
against
them,
and
shall
drive
them
out.
And
God
said
unto
Balaam,
Thou shalt
not
go
with
them;
thou shalt
not
curse
the
people:
for
they
are
blessed.
And
Balaam
rose
up
in
the
morning,
and
said
unto
the
princes
of
Balak,
Get
you
into
your
land:
for
the
LORD
refuseth
to
give
me
leave
to
go
with
you.
And
the
princes
of
Moab
rose
up,
and
they
went
unto
Balak,
and
said,
Balaam
refuseth
to
come
with
us.
And
Balak
sent
yet
again
princes,
more,
and
more
honourable
than
they.
And
they
came
to
Balaam,
and
said
to
him,
Thus
saith
Balak
the
son
of
Zippor,
Let
nothing,
I
pray
thee,
hinder
thee
from
coming
unto
me:
for
I
will
promote
thee
unto
very
great
honour,
and
whatsoever
thou
sayest
unto
me
I
will
do:
come
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
curse
me
this
people.
And
Balaam
answered
and
said
unto
the
servants
of
Balak,
If
Balak
would
give
me
his
house
full
of
silver
and
gold,
I
cannot
go
beyond
the
word
of
the
LORD
my
God,
to
do
less
or
more.
Now
therefore,
I
pray
you,
tarry
ye
also
here
this
night,
that
I
may
know
what
the
LORD
will
speak
unto
me
more.
And
God
came
unto
Balaam
at
night,
and
said
unto
him,
If
the
men
be
come
to
call
thee,
rise
up,
go
with
them;
but
only
the
word
which
I
speak
unto
thee,
that shalt
thou
do.
And
Balaam
rose
up
in
the
morning,
and
saddled
his
ass,
and
went
with
the
princes
of
Moab.
And
God’s
anger
was
kindled
because
he
went:
and
the
angel
of
the
LORD
placed
himself
in
the
way
for
an
adversary
against
him.
Now
he
was
riding
upon
his
ass,
and
his
two
servants
were
with
him.
And
the
ass
saw
the
angel
of
the
LORD
standing
in
the
way,
with
his
sword
drawn
in
his
hand:
and
the
ass
turned
aside
out
of
the
way,
and
went
into
the
field:
and
Balaam
smote
the
ass,
to
turn
her
into
the
way.
Then
the
angel
of
the
LORD
stood
in
a
hollow
way
between
the
vineyards,
a
fence
being
on
this
side,
and
a
fence
on
that
side.
And
the
ass
saw
the
angel
of
the
LORD,
and
she
thrust
herself
unto
the
wall,
and
crushed
Balaam’s
foot
against
the
wall:
and
he
smote
her
again.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
went
further,
and
stood
in
a
narrow
place,
where
was
no
way
to
turn
either
to
the
right
hand
or
to
the
left.
And
the
ass
saw
the
angel
of
the
LORD,
and
she
lay
down
under
Balaam:
and
Balaam’s
anger
was
kindled,
and
he
smote
the
ass
with
his
staff.
And
the
LORD
opened
the
mouth
of
the
ass,
and
she
said
unto
Balaam,
What
have
I
done
unto
thee,
that
thou
hast
smitten
me
these
three
times?
And
Balaam
said
unto
the
ass,
Because
thou
hast
mocked
me:
I
would
there
were
a
sword
in
mine
hand,
for
now
I
had
killed
thee.
And
the
ass
said
unto
Balaam,
Am
not
I
thine
ass,
upon
which
thou
hast
ridden
all
thy
life
long
unto
this
day?
was
I
ever
wont
to
do
so
unto
thee?
And
he
said,
Nay.
Then
the
LORD
opened
the
eyes
of
Balaam,
and
he
saw
the
angel
of
the
LORD
standing
in
the
way,
with
his
sword
drawn
in
his
hand:
and
he
bowed
his
head,
and
fell
on
his
face.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Wherefore
hast
thou
smitten
thine
ass
these
three
times?
behold,
I
am
come
forth
for
an
adversary,
because
thy
way
is
perverse
before
me:
and
the
ass
saw
me,
and
turned
aside
before
me
these
three
times:
unless
she
had
turned
aside
from
me,
surely
now
I
had
even
slain
thee,
and
saved
her
alive.
And
Balaam
said
unto
the
angel
of
the
LORD,
I
have
sinned;
for
I
knew
not
that
thou
stoodest
in
the
way
against
me:
now
therefore,
if
it
displease
thee,
I
will
get
me
back
again.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
Balaam,
Go
with
the
men:
but
only
the
word
that
I
shall
speak
unto
thee,
that
thou shalt
speak.
So
Balaam
went
with
the
princes
of
Balak.
And
when
Balak
heard
that
Balaam
was
come,
he
went
out
to
meet
him
unto
the
City
of
Moab,
which
is
on
the
border
of
Arnon,
which
is
in
the
utmost
part
of
the
border.
And
Balak
said
unto
Balaam,
Did
I
not
earnestly
send
unto
thee
to
call
thee?
wherefore
camest
thou
not
unto
me?
am
I
not
able
indeed
to
promote
thee
to
honour?
And
Balaam
said
unto
Balak,
Lo,
I
am
come
unto
thee:
have
I
now
any
power
at
all
to
speak
any
thing?
the
word
that
God
putteth
in
my
mouth,
that
shall
I
speak.
And
Balaam
went
with
Balak,
and
they
came
unto
Kiriath-huzoth.
And
Balak
sacrificed
oxen
and
sheep,
and
sent
to
Balaam,
and
to
the
princes
that
were
with
him.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning,
that
Balak
took
Balaam,
and
brought
him
up
into
the
high
places
of
Baal,
and
he
saw
from
thence
the
utmost
part
of
the
people.
And
Balaam
said
unto
Balak,
Build
me
here
seven
altars,
and
prepare
me
here
seven
bullocks
and
seven
rams.
And
Balak
did
as
Balaam
had
spoken;
and
Balak
and
Balaam
offered
on
every
altar
a
bullock
and
a
ram.
And
Balaam
said
unto
Balak,
Stand
by
thy
burnt
offering,
and
I
will
go;
peradventure
the
LORD
will
come
to
meet
me:
and
whatsoever
he
sheweth
me
I
will
tell
thee.
And
he
went
to
a
bare
height.
And
God
met
Balaam:
and
he
said
unto
him,
I
have
prepared
the
seven
altars,
and
I
have
offered
up
a
bullock
and
a
ram
on
every
altar.
And
the
LORD
put
a
word
in
Balaam’s
mouth,
and
said,
Return
unto
Balak,
and
thus
thou shalt
speak.
And
he
returned
unto
him,
and,
lo,
he
stood
by
his
burnt
offering,
he,
and
all
the
princes
of
Moab.
And
he
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
From
Aram
hath
Balak
brought
me,
The
king
of
Moab
from
the
mountains
of
the
East:
Come,
curse
me
Jacob,
And
come,
defy
Israel.
How
shall
I
curse,
whom
God
hath
not
cursed?
And
how
shall
I
defy,
whom
the
LORD
hath
not
defied?
For
from
the
top
of
the
rocks
I
see
him,
And
from
the
hills
I
behold
him:
Lo,
it
is
a
people
that
dwell
alone,
And
shall
not
be
reckoned
among
the
nations.
Who
can
count
the
dust
of
Jacob,
Or
number
the
fourth
part
of
Israel?
Let
me
die
the
death
of
the
righteous,
And
let
my
last
end
be
like
his!
And
Balak
said
unto
Balaam,
What
hast
thou
done
unto
me?
I
took
thee
to
curse
mine
enemies,
and,
behold,
thou
hast
blessed
them
altogether.
And
he
answered
and
said,
Must
I
not
take
heed
to
speak
that
which
the
LORD
putteth
in
my
mouth?
And
Balak
said
unto
him,
Come,
I
pray
thee,
with
me
unto
another
place,
from
whence
thou
mayest
see
them;
thou shalt
see
but
the
utmost
part
of
them,
and shalt
not
see
them
all:
and
curse
me
them
from
thence.
And
he
took
him
into
the
field
of
Zophim,
to
the
top
of
Pisgah,
and
built
seven
altars,
and
offered
up
a
bullock
and
a
ram
on
every
altar.
And
he
said
unto
Balak,
Stand
here
by
thy
burnt
offering,
while
I
meet
the
LORD
yonder.
And
the
LORD
met
Balaam,
and
put
a
word
in
his
mouth,
and
said,
Return
unto
Balak,
and
thus shalt
thou
speak.
And
he
came
to
him,
and,
lo,
he
stood
by
his
burnt
offering,
and
the
princes
of
Moab
with
him.
And
Balak
said
unto
him,
What
hath
the
LORD
spoken?
And
he
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
Rise
up,
Balak,
and
hear;
Hearken
unto
me,
thou
son
of
Zippor:
God
is
not
a
man,
that
he
should
lie;
Neither
the
son
of
man,
that
he
should
repent:
Hath
he
said,
and
shall
he
not
do
it?
Or
hath
he
spoken,
and
shall
he
not
make
it
good?
Behold,
I
have
received
commandment
to
bless:
And
he
hath
blessed,
and
I
cannot
reverse
it.
He
hath
not
beheld
iniquity
in
Jacob,
Neither
hath
he
seen
perverseness
in
Israel:
The
LORD
his
God
is
with
him,
And
the
shout
of
a
king
is
among
them.
God
bringeth
them
forth
out
of
Egypt;
He
hath
as
it
were
the
strength
of
the wild-ox.
Surely
there
is
no
enchantment
with
Jacob,
Neither
is
there
any
divination
with
Israel:
Now
shall
it
be
said
of
Jacob
and
of
Israel,
What
hath
God
wrought!
Behold,
the
people
riseth
up
as
a
lioness,
And
as
a
lion
doth
he
lift
himself
up:
He
shall
not
lie
down
until
he
eat
of
the
prey,
And
drink
the
blood
of
the
slain.
And
Balak
said
unto
Balaam,
Neither
curse
them
at
all,
nor
bless
them
at
all.
But
Balaam
answered
and
said
unto
Balak,
Told
not
I
thee,
saying,
All
that
the
LORD
speaketh,
that
I
must
do?
And
Balak
said
unto
Balaam,
Come
now,
I
will
take
thee
unto
another
place;
peradventure
it
will
please
God
that
thou
mayest
curse
me
them
from
thence.
And
Balak
took
Balaam
unto
the
top
of
Peor,
that
looketh
down
upon
the
desert.
And
Balaam
said
unto
Balak,
Build
me
here
seven
altars,
and
prepare
me
here
seven
bullocks
and
seven
rams.
And
Balak
did
as
Balaam
had
said,
and
offered
up
a
bullock
and
a
ram
on
every
altar.
And
when
Balaam
saw
that
it
pleased
the
LORD
to
bless
Israel,
he
went
not,
as
at
the
other
times,
to
meet
with
enchantments,
but
he
set
his
face
toward
the
wilderness.
And
Balaam
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
he
saw
Israel
dwelling
according
to
their
tribes;
and
the
spirit
of
God
came
upon
him.
And
he
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
Balaam
the
son
of
Beor
saith,
And
the
man
whose
eye
was
closed
saith:
He
saith,
which
heareth
the
words
of
God,
Which
seeth
the
vision
of
the
Almighty,
Falling
down,
and
having
his
eyes
open:
How
goodly
are
thy
tents,
O
Jacob,
Thy
tabernacles,
O
Israel!
As
valleys
are
they
spread
forth,
As
gardens
by
the
river
side,
As lign-aloes
which
the
LORD
hath
planted,
As
cedar
trees
beside
the
waters.
Water
shall
flow
from
his
buckets,
And
his
seed
shall
be
in
many
waters,
And
his
king
shall
be
higher
than
Agag,
And
his
kingdom
shall
be
exalted.
God
bringeth
him
forth
out
of
Egypt;
He
hath
as
it
were
the
strength
of
the wild-ox:
He
shall
eat
up
the
nations
his
adversaries,
And
shall
break
their
bones
in
pieces,
And
smite
them
through
with
his
arrows.
He
couched,
he
lay
down
as
a
lion,
And
as
a
lioness;
who
shall
rouse
him
up?
Blessed
be
every
one
that
blesseth
thee,
And
cursed
be
every
one
that
curseth
thee.
And
Balak’s
anger
was
kindled
against
Balaam,
and
he
smote
his
hands
together:
and
Balak
said
unto
Balaam,
I
called
thee
to
curse
mine
enemies,
and,
behold,
thou
hast
altogether
blessed
them
these
three
times.
Therefore
now
flee
thou
to
thy
place:
I
thought
to
promote
thee
unto
great
honour;
but,
lo,
the
LORD
hath
kept
thee
back
from
honour.
And
Balaam
said
unto
Balak,
Spake
I
not
also
to
thy
messengers
which
thou
sentest
unto
me,
saying,
If
Balak
would
give
me
his
house
full
of
silver
and
gold,
I
cannot
go
beyond
the
word
of
the
LORD,
to
do
either
good
or
bad
of
mine
own
mind;
what
the
LORD
speaketh,
that
will
I
speak?
And
now,
behold,
I
go
unto
my
people:
come,
and
I
will
advertise
thee
what
this
people
shall
do
to
thy
people
in
the
latter
days.
And
he
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
Balaam
the
son
of
Beor
saith,
And
the
man
whose
eye
was
closed
saith:
He
saith,
which
heareth
the
words
of
God,
And
knoweth
the
knowledge
of
the
Most
High,
Which
seeth
the
vision
of
the
Almighty,
Falling
down,
and
having
his
eyes
open:
I
see
him,
but
not
now:
I
behold
him,
but
not
nigh:
There
shall
come
forth
a
star
out
of
Jacob,
And
a
sceptre
shall
rise
out
of
Israel,
And
shall
smite
through
the
corners
of
Moab,
And
break
down
all
the
sons
of
tumult.
And
Edom
shall
be
a
possession,
Seir
also
shall
be
a
possession,
which
were
his
enemies;
While
Israel
doeth
valiantly.
And
out
of
Jacob
shall
one
have
dominion,
And
shall
destroy
the
remnant
from
the
city.
And
he
looked
on
Amalek,
and
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
Amalek
was
the
first
of
the
nations;
But
his
latter
end
shall
come
to
destruction.
And
he
looked
on
the
Kenite,
and
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
Strong
is
thy
dwelling
place,
And
thy
nest
is
set
in
the
rock.
Nevertheless
Kain
shall
be
wasted,
Until
Asshur
shall
carry
thee
away
captive.
And
he
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
Alas,
who
shall
live
when
God
doeth
this?
But
ships
shall
come
from
the
coast
of
Kittim,
And
they
shall
afflict
Asshur,
and
shall
afflict
Eber,
And
he
also
shall
come
to
destruction.
And
Balaam
rose
up,
and
went
and
returned
to
his
place:
and
Balak
also
went
his
way.
And
Israel
abode
in
Shittim,
and
the
people
began
to
commit
whoredom
with
the
daughters
of
Moab:
for
they
called
the
people
unto
the
sacrifices
of
their
gods;
and
the
people
did
eat,
and
bowed
down
to
their
gods.
And
Israel
joined
himself
unto
Baal-peor:
and
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Israel.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Take
all
the
chiefs
of
the
people,
and
hang
them
up
unto
the
LORD
before
the
sun,
that
the
fierce
anger
of
the
LORD
may
turn
away
from
Israel.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
judges
of
Israel,
Slay
ye
every
one
his
men
that
have
joined
themselves
unto
Baal-peor.
And,
behold,
one
of
the
children
of
Israel
came
and
brought
unto
his
brethren
a
Midianitish
woman
in
the
sight
of
Moses,
and
in
the
sight
of
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
while
they
were
weeping
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
when
Phinehas,
the
son
of
Eleazar,
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest,
saw
it,
he
rose
up
from
the
midst
of
the
congregation,
and
took
a
spear
in
his
hand;
and
he
went
after
the
man
of
Israel
into
the
pavilion,
and
thrust
both
of
them
through,
the
man
of
Israel,
and
the
woman
through
her
belly.
So
the
plague
was
stayed
from
the
children
of
Israel.
And
those
that
died
by
the
plague
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Phinehas,
the
son
of
Eleazar,
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest,
hath
turned
my
wrath
away
from
the
children
of
Israel,
in
that
he
was
jealous
with
my
jealousy
among
them,
so
that
I
consumed
not
the
children
of
Israel
in
my
jealousy.
Wherefore
say,
Behold,
I
give
unto
him
my
covenant
of
peace:
and
it
shall
be
unto
him,
and
to
his
seed
after
him,
the
covenant
of
an
everlasting
priesthood;
because
he
was
jealous
for
his
God,
and
made
atonement
for
the
children
of
Israel.
Now
the
name
of
the
man
of
Israel
that
was
slain,
who
was
slain
with
the
Midianitish
woman,
was
Zimri,
the
son
of
Salu,
a
prince
of
a
fathers’
house
among
the
Simeonites.
And
the
name
of
the
Midianitish
woman
that
was
slain
was
Cozbi,
the
daughter
of
Zur;
he
was
head
of
the
people
of
a
fathers’
house
in
Midian.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Vex
the
Midianites,
and
smite
them:
for
they
vex
you
with
their
wiles,
wherewith
they
have
beguiled
you
in
the
matter
of
Peor,
and
in
the
matter
of
Cozbi,
the
daughter
of
the
prince
of
Midian,
their
sister,
which
was
slain
on
the
day
of
the
plague
in
the
matter
of
Peor.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
the
plague,
that
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
and
unto
Eleazar
the
son
of
Aaron
the
priest,
saying,
Take
the
sum
of
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
by
their
fathers’
houses,
all
that
are
able
to
go
forth
to
war
in
Israel.
And
Moses
and
Eleazar
the
priest
spake
with
them
in
the
plains
of
Moab
by
the
Jordan
at
Jericho,
saying,
Take
the
sum
of
the
people,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses
and
the
children
of
Israel,
which
came
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
Reuben,
the
firstborn
of
Israel:
the
sons
of
Reuben;
of
Hanoch,
the
family
of
the
Hanochites:
of
Pallu,
the
family
of
the
Palluites:
of
Hezron,
the
family
of
the
Hezronites:
of
Carmi,
the
family
of
the
Carmites.
These
are
the
families
of
the
Reubenites:
and
they
that
were
numbered
of
them
were
forty
and
three
thousand
and
seven
hundred
and
thirty.
And
the
sons
of
Pallu;
Eliab.
And
the
sons
of
Eliab;
Nemuel,
and
Dathan,
and
Abiram.
These
are
that
Dathan
and
Abiram,
which
were
called
of
the
congregation,
who
strove
against
Moses
and
against
Aaron
in
the
company
of
Korah,
when
they
strove
against
the
LORD:
and
the
earth
opened
her
mouth,
and
swallowed
them
up
together
with
Korah,
when
that
company
died;
what
time
the
fire
devoured
two
hundred
and
fifty
men,
and
they
became
a
sign.
Notwithstanding
the
sons
of
Korah
died
not.
The
sons
of
Simeon
after
their
families:
of
Nemuel,
the
family
of
the
Nemuelites:
of
Jamin,
the
family
of
the
Jaminites:
of
Jachin,
the
family
of
the
Jachinites:
of
Zerah,
the
family
of
the
Zerahites:
of
Shaul,
the
family
of
the
Shaulites.
These
are
the
families
of
the
Simeonites,
twenty
and
two
thousand
and
two
hundred.
The
sons
of
Gad
after
their
families:
of
Zephon,
the
family
of
the
Zephonites:
of
Haggi,
the
family
of
the
Haggites:
of
Shuni,
the
family
of
the
Shunites:
of
Ozni,
the
family
of
the
Oznites:
of
Eri,
the
family
of
the
Erites:
of
Arod,
the
family
of
the
Arodites:
of
Areli,
the
family
of
the
Arelites.
These
are
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Gad
according
to
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
forty
thousand
and
five
hundred.
The
sons
of
Judah,
Er
and
Onan:
and
Er
and
Onan
died
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
the
sons
of
Judah
after
their
families
were;
of
Shelah,
the
family
of
the
Shelanites:
of
Perez,
the
family
of
the
Perezites:
of
Zerah,
the
family
of
the
Zerahites.
And
the
sons
of
Perez
were;
of
Hezron,
the
family
of
the
Hezronites:
of
Hamul,
the
family
of
the
Hamulites.
These
are
the
families
of
Judah
according
to
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
threescore
and
sixteen
thousand
and
five
hundred.
The
sons
of
Issachar
after
their
families:
of
Tola,
the
family
of
the
Tolaites:
of
Puvah,
the
family
of
the
Punites:
of
Jashub,
the
family
of
the
Jashubites:
of
Shimron,
the
family
of
the
Shimronites.
These
are
the
families
of
Issachar
according
to
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
threescore
and
four
thousand
and
three
hundred.
The
sons
of
Zebulun
after
their
families:
of
Sered,
the
family
of
the
Seredites:
of
Elon,
the
family
of
the
Elonites:
of
Jahleel,
the
family
of
the
Jahleelites.
These
are
the
families
of
the
Zebulunites
according
to
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
threescore
thousand
and
five
hundred.
The
sons
of
Joseph
after
their
families:
Manasseh
and
Ephraim.
The
sons
of
Manasseh:
of
Machir,
the
family
of
the
Machirites:
and
Machir
begat
Gilead:
of
Gilead,
the
family
of
the
Gileadites.
These
are
the
sons
of
Gilead:
of
Iezer,
the
family
of
the
Iezerites:
of
Helek,
the
family
of
the
Helekites:
and
of
Asriel,
the
family
of
the
Asrielites:
and
of
Shechem,
the
family
of
the
Shechemites:
and
of
Shemida,
the
family
of
the
Shemidaites:
and
of
Hepher,
the
family
of
the
Hepherites.
And
Zelophehad
the
son
of
Hepher
had
no
sons,
but
daughters:
and
the
names
of
the
daughters
of
Zelophehad
were
Mahlah,
and
Noah,
Hoglah,
Milcah,
and
Tirzah.
These
are
the
families
of
Manasseh:
and
they
that
were
numbered
of
them
were
fifty
and
two
thousand
and
seven
hundred.
These
are
the
sons
of
Ephraim
after
their
families:
of
Shuthelah,
the
family
of
the
Shuthelahites:
of
Becher,
the
family
of
the
Becherites:
of
Tahan,
the
family
of
the
Tahanites.
And
these
are
the
sons
of
Shuthelah:
of
Eran,
the
family
of
the
Eranites.
These
are
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Ephraim
according
to
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
thirty
and
two
thousand
and
five
hundred.
These
are
the
sons
of
Joseph
after
their
families.
The
sons
of
Benjamin
after
their
families:
of
Bela,
the
family
of
the
Belaites:
of
Ashbel,
the
family
of
the
Ashbelites:
of
Ahiram,
the
family
of
the
Ahiramites:
of
Shephupham,
the
family
of
the
Shuphamites:
of
Hupham,
the
family
of
the
Huphamites.
And
the
sons
of
Bela
were
Ard
and
Naaman:
of
Ard,
the
family
of
the
Ardites:
of
Naaman,
the
family
of
the
Naamites.
These
are
the
sons
of
Benjamin
after
their
families:
and
they
that
were
numbered
of
them
were
forty
and
five
thousand
and
six
hundred.
These
are
the
sons
of
Dan
after
their
families:
of
Shuham,
the
family
of
the
Shuhamites.
These
are
the
families
of
Dan
after
their
families.
All
the
families
of
the
Shuhamites,
according
to
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
were
threescore
and
four
thousand
and
four
hundred.
The
sons
of
Asher
after
their
families:
of
Imnah,
the
family
of
the
Imnites:
of
Ishvi,
the
family
of
the
Ishvites:
of
Beriah,
the
family
of
the
Beriites.
Of
the
sons
of
Beriah:
of
Heber,
the
family
of
the
Heberites:
of
Malchiel,
the
family
of
the
Malchielites.
And
the
name
of
the
daughter
of
Asher
was
Serah.
These
are
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Asher
according
to
those
that
were
numbered
of
them,
fifty
and
three
thousand
and
four
hundred.
The
sons
of
Naphtali
after
their
families:
of
Jahzeel,
the
family
of
the
Jahzeelites:
of
Guni,
the
family
of
the
Gunites:
of
Jezer,
the
family
of
the
Jezerites:
of
Shillem,
the
family
of
the
Shillemites.
These
are
the
families
of
Naphtali
according
to
their
families:
and
they
that
were
numbered
of
them
were
forty
and
five
thousand
and
four
hundred.
These
are
they
that
were
numbered
of
the
children
of
Israel,
six
hundred
thousand
and
a
thousand
seven
hundred
and
thirty.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Unto
these
the
land
shall
be
divided
for
an
inheritance
according
to
the
number
of
names.
To
the
more
thou shalt
give
the
more
inheritance,
and
to
the
fewer
thou shalt
give
the
less
inheritance:
to
every
one
according
to
those
that
were
numbered
of
him
shall
his
inheritance
be
given.
Notwithstanding
the
land
shall
be
divided
by
lot:
according
to
the
names
of
the
tribes
of
their
fathers
they
shall
inherit.
According
to
the
lot
shall
their
inheritance
be
divided
between
the
more
and
the
fewer.
And
these
are
they
that
were
numbered
of
the
Levites
after
their
families:
of
Gershon,
the
family
of
the
Gershonites:
of
Kohath,
the
family
of
the
Kohathites:
of
Merari,
the
family
of
the
Merarites.
These
are
the
families
of
Levi:
the
family
of
the
Libnites,
the
family
of
the
Hebronites,
the
family
of
the
Mahlites,
the
family
of
the
Mushites,
the
family
of
the
Korahites.
And
Kohath
begat
Amram.
And
the
name
of
Amram’s
wife
was
Jochebed,
the
daughter
of
Levi,
who
was
born
to
Levi
in
Egypt:
and
she
bare
unto
Amram
Aaron
and
Moses,
and
Miriam
their
sister.
And
unto
Aaron
were
born
Nadab
and
Abihu,
Eleazar
and
Ithamar.
And
Nadab
and
Abihu
died,
when
they
offered
strange
fire
before
the
LORD.
And
they
that
were
numbered
of
them
were
twenty
and
three
thousand,
every
male
from
a
month
old
and
upward:
for
they
were
not
numbered
among
the
children
of
Israel,
because
there
was
no
inheritance
given
them
among
the
children
of
Israel.
These
are
they
that
were
numbered
by
Moses
and
Eleazar
the
priest;
who
numbered
the
children
of
Israel
in
the
plains
of
Moab
by
the
Jordan
at
Jericho.
But
among
these
there
was
not
a
man
of
them
that
were
numbered
by
Moses
and
Aaron
the
priest;
who
numbered
the
children
of
Israel
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai.
For
the
LORD
had
said
of
them,
They
shall
surely
die
in
the
wilderness.
And
there
was
not
left
a
man
of
them,
save
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh,
and
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun.
Then
drew
near
the
daughters
of
Zelophehad,
the
son
of
Hepher,
the
son
of
Gilead,
the
son
of
Machir,
the
son
of
Manasseh,
of
the
families
of
Manasseh
the
son
of
Joseph:
and
these
are
the
names
of
his
daughters;
Mahlah,
Noah,
and
Hoglah,
and
Milcah,
and
Tirzah.
And
they
stood
before
Moses,
and
before
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
before
the
princes
and
all
the
congregation,
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
saying,
Our
father
died
in
the
wilderness,
and
he
was
not
among
the
company
of
them
that
gathered
themselves
together
against
the
LORD
in
the
company
of
Korah:
but
he
died
in
his
own
sin;
and
he
had
no
sons.
Why
should
the
name
of
our
father
be
taken
away
from
among
his
family,
because
he
had
no
son?
Give
unto
us
a
possession
among
the
brethren
of
our
father.
And
Moses
brought
their
cause
before
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
The
daughters
of
Zelophehad
speak
right:
thou shalt
surely
give
them
a
possession
of
an
inheritance
among
their
father’s
brethren;
and
thou shalt
cause
the
inheritance
of
their
father
to
pass
unto
them.
And
thou shalt
speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
If
a
man
die,
and
have
no
son,
then
ye
shall
cause
his
inheritance
to
pass
unto
his
daughter.
And
if
he
have
no
daughter,
then
ye
shall
give
his
inheritance
unto
his
brethren.
And
if
he
have
no
brethren,
then
ye
shall
give
his
inheritance
unto
his
father’s
brethren.
And
if
his
father
have
no
brethren,
then
ye
shall
give
his
inheritance
unto
his
kinsman
that
is
next
to
him
of
his
family,
and
he
shall
possess
it:
and
it
shall
be
unto
the
children
of
Israel
a
statute
of
judgment,
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Get
thee
up
into
this
mountain
of
Abarim,
and
behold
the
land
which
I
have
given
unto
the
children
of
Israel.
And
when
thou
hast
seen
it,
thou
also shalt
be
gathered
unto
thy
people,
as
Aaron
thy
brother
was
gathered:
because
ye
rebelled
against
my
word
in
the
wilderness
of
Zin,
in
the
strife
of
the
congregation,
to
sanctify
me
at
the
waters
before
their
eyes. (These
are
the
waters
of
Meribah
of
Kadesh
in
the
wilderness
of
Zin.)
And
Moses
spake
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
Let
the
LORD,
the
God
of
the
spirits
of
all
flesh,
appoint
a
man
over
the
congregation,
which
may
go
out
before
them,
and
which
may
come
in
before
them,
and
which
may
lead
them
out,
and
which
may
bring
them
in;
that
the
congregation
of
the
LORD
be
not
as
sheep
which
have
no
shepherd.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Take
thee
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
a
man
in
whom
is
the
spirit,
and
lay
thine
hand
upon
him;
and
set
him
before
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
before
all
the
congregation;
and
give
him
a
charge
in
their
sight.
And
thou shalt
put
of
thine
honour
upon
him,
that
all
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
may
obey.
And
he
shall
stand
before
Eleazar
the
priest,
who
shall
inquire
for
him
by
the
judgment
of
the
Urim
before
the
LORD:
at
his
word
shall
they
go
out,
and
at
his
word
they
shall
come
in,
both
he,
and
all
the
children
of
Israel
with
him,
even
all
the
congregation.
And
Moses
did
as
the
LORD
commanded
him:
and
he
took
Joshua,
and
set
him
before
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
before
all
the
congregation:
and
he
laid
his
hands
upon
him,
and
gave
him
a
charge,
as
the
LORD
spake
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Command
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
My
oblation,
my
food
for
my
offerings
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
me,
shall
ye
observe
to
offer
unto
me
in
their
due
season.
And
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
This
is
the
offering
made
by
fire
which
ye
shall
offer
unto
the
LORD; he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish,
two
day
by
day,
for
a
continual
burnt
offering.
The
one
lamb shalt
thou
offer
in
the
morning,
and
the
other
lamb shalt
thou
offer
at
even;
and
the
tenth
part
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
for
a
meal
offering,
mingled
with
the
fourth
part
of
an
hin
of
beaten
oil.
It
is
a
continual
burnt
offering,
which
was
ordained
in
mount
Sinai
for
a
sweet
savour,
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
drink
offering
thereof
shall
be
the
fourth
part
of
an
hin
for
the
one
lamb:
in
the
holy
place shalt
thou
pour
out
a
drink
offering
of
strong
drink
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
other
lamb shalt
thou
offer
at
even:
as
the
meal
offering
of
the
morning,
and
as
the
drink
offering
thereof,
thou shalt
offer
it,
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD.
And
on
the
sabbath
day
two he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish,
and
two
tenth
parts
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
for
a
meal
offering,
mingled
with
oil,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof:
this
is
the
burnt
offering
of
every
sabbath,
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
And
in
the
beginnings
of
your
months
ye
shall
offer
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD;
two
young
bullocks,
and
one
ram,
seven he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish;
and
three
tenth
parts
of
an
ephah
of
fine
flour
for
a
meal
offering,
mingled
with
oil,
for
each
bullock;
and
two
tenth
parts
of
fine
flour
for
a
meal
offering,
mingled
with
oil,
for
the
one
ram;
and
a
several
tenth
part
of
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil
for
a
meal
offering
unto
every
lamb;
for
a
burnt
offering
of
a
sweet
savour,
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
their
drink
offerings
shall
be
half
an
hin
of
wine
for
a
bullock,
and
the
third
part
of
an
hin
for
the
ram,
and
the
fourth
part
of
an
hin
for
a
lamb:
this
is
the
burnt
offering
of
every
month
throughout
the
months
of
the
year.
And
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering
unto
the
LORD;
it
shall
be
offered
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
And
in
the
first
month,
on
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
month,
is
the
LORD’S
passover.
And
on
the
fifteenth
day
of
this
month
shall
be
a
feast:
seven
days
shall
unleavened
bread
be
eaten.
In
the
first
day
shall
be
an
holy
convocation;
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work:
but
ye
shall
offer
an
offering
made
by
fire,
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD;
two
young
bullocks,
and
one
ram,
and
seven he-lambs
of
the
first
year:
they
shall
be
unto
you
without
blemish:
and
their
meal
offering,
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil:
three
tenth
parts
shall
ye
offer
for
a
bullock,
and
two
tenth
parts
for
the
ram;
a
several
tenth
part shalt
thou
offer
for
every
lamb
of
the
seven
lambs;
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering,
to
make
atonement
for
you.
Ye
shall
offer
these
beside
the
burnt
offering
of
the
morning,
which
is
for
a
continual
burnt
offering.
After
this
manner
ye
shall
offer
daily,
for
seven
days,
the
food
of
the
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD:
it
shall
be
offered
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
And
on
the
seventh
day
ye
shall
have
an
holy
convocation;
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work.
Also
in
the
day
of
the
firstfruits,
when
ye
offer
a
new
meal
offering
unto
the
LORD
in
your
feast
of
weeks,
ye
shall
have
an
holy
convocation;
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work:
but
ye
shall
offer
a
burnt
offering
for
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD;
two
young
bullocks,
one
ram,
seven he-lambs
of
the
first
year;
and
their
meal
offering,
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil,
three
tenth
parts
for
each
bullock,
two
tenth
parts
for
the
one
ram,
a
several
tenth
part
for
every
lamb
of
the
seven
lambs;
one he-goat,
to
make
atonement
for
you.
Beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering
thereof,
ye
shall
offer
them (they
shall
be
unto
you
without
blemish),
and
their
drink
offerings.
And
in
the
seventh
month,
on
the
first
day
of
the
month,
ye
shall
have
an
holy
convocation;
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work:
it
is
a
day
of
blowing
of
trumpets
unto
you.
And
ye
shall
offer
a
burnt
offering
for
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
seven he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish:
and
their
meal
offering,
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil,
three
tenth
parts
for
the
bullock,
two
tenth
parts
for
the
ram,
and
one
tenth
part
for
every
lamb
of
the
seven
lambs:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering,
to
make
atonement
for
you:
beside
the
burnt
offering
of
the
new
moon,
and
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
continual
burnt
offering
and
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
their
drink
offerings,
according
unto
their
ordinance,
for
a
sweet
savour,
an
offering
made
by
fire
unto
the
LORD.
And
on
the
tenth
day
of
this
seventh
month
ye
shall
have
an
holy
convocation;
and
ye
shall
afflict
your
souls;
ye
shall
do
no
manner
of
work:
but
ye
shall
offer
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD
for
a
sweet
savour;
one
young
bullock,
one
ram,
seven he-lambs
of
the
first
year;
they
shall
be
unto
you
without
blemish:
and
their
meal
offering,
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil,
three
tenth
parts
for
the
bullock,
two
tenth
parts
for
the
one
ram,
a
several
tenth
part
for
every
lamb
of
the
seven
lambs:
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
sin
offering
of
atonement,
and
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
their
drink
offerings.
And
on
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
seventh
month
ye
shall
have
an
holy
convocation;
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work,
and
ye
shall
keep
a
feast
unto
the
LORD
seven
days:
and
ye
shall
offer
a
burnt
offering,
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD;
thirteen
young
bullocks,
two
rams,
fourteen he-lambs
of
the
first
year;
they
shall
be
without
blemish:
and
their
meal
offering,
fine
flour
mingled
with
oil,
three
tenth
parts
for
every
bullock
of
the
thirteen
bullocks,
two
tenth
parts
for
each
ram
of
the
two
rams,
and
a
several
tenth
part
for
every
lamb
of
the
fourteen
lambs:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
And
on
the
second
day
ye
shall
offer
twelve
young
bullocks,
two
rams,
fourteen he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish:
and
their
meal
offering
and
their
drink
offerings
for
the
bullocks,
for
the
rams,
and
for
the
lambs,
according
to
their
number,
after
the
ordinance:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
their
drink
offerings.
And
on
the
third
day
eleven
bullocks,
two
rams,
fourteen he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish;
and
their
meal
offering
and
their
drink
offerings
for
the
bullocks,
for
the
rams,
and
for
the
lambs,
according
to
their
number,
after
the
ordinance:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
And
on
the
fourth
day
ten
bullocks,
two
rams,
fourteen he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish:
their
meal
offering
and
their
drink
offerings
for
the
bullocks,
for
the
rams,
and
for
the
lambs,
according
to
their
number,
after
the
ordinance:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
And
on
the
fifth
day
nine
bullocks,
two
rams,
fourteen he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish:
and
their
meal
offering
and
their
drink
offerings
for
the
bullocks,
for
the
rams,
and
for
the
lambs,
according
to
their
number,
after
the
ordinance:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
And
on
the
sixth
day
eight
bullocks,
two
rams,
fourteen he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish:
and
their
meal
offering
and
their
drink
offerings
for
the
bullocks,
for
the
rams,
and
for
the
lambs,
according
to
their
number,
after
the
ordinance:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offerings
thereof.
And
on
the
seventh
day
seven
bullocks,
two
rams,
fourteen he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish:
and
their
meal
offering
and
their
drink
offerings
for
the
bullocks,
for
the
rams,
and
for
the
lambs,
according
to
their
number,
after
the
ordinance:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
On
the
eighth
day
ye
shall
have
a
solemn
assembly:
ye
shall
do
no
servile
work:
but
ye
shall
offer
a
burnt
offering,
an
offering
made
by
fire,
of
a
sweet
savour
unto
the
LORD:
one
bullock,
one
ram,
seven he-lambs
of
the
first
year
without
blemish:
their
meal
offering
and
their
drink
offerings
for
the
bullock,
for
the
ram,
and
for
the
lambs,
shall
be
according
to
their
number,
after
the
ordinance:
and
one he-goat
for
a
sin
offering;
beside
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering
thereof,
and
the
drink
offering
thereof.
These
ye
shall
offer
unto
the
LORD
in
your
set
feasts,
beside
your
vows,
and
your
freewill
offerings,
for
your
burnt
offerings,
and
for
your
meal
offerings,
and
for
your
drink
offerings,
and
for
your
peace
offerings.
And
Moses
told
the
children
of
Israel
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
Moses
spake
unto
the
heads
of
the
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
This
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded.
When
a
man
voweth
a
vow
unto
the
LORD,
or
sweareth
an
oath
to
bind
his
soul
with
a
bond,
he
shall
not
break
his
word;
he
shall
do
according
to
all
that
proceedeth
out
of
his
mouth.
Also
when
a
woman
voweth
a
vow
unto
the
LORD,
and
bindeth
herself
by
a
bond,
being
in
her
father’s
house,
in
her
youth;
and
her
father
heareth
her
vow,
and
her
bond
wherewith
she
hath
bound
her
soul,
and
her
father
holdeth
his
peace
at
her:
then
all
her
vows
shall
stand,
and
every
bond
wherewith
she
hath
bound
her
soul
shall
stand.
But
if
her
father
disallow
her
in
the
day
that
he
heareth;
none
of
her
vows,
or
of
her
bonds
wherewith
she
hath
bound
her
soul,
shall
stand:
and
the
LORD
shall
forgive
her,
because
her
father
disallowed
her.
And
if
she
be
married
to
a
husband,
while
her
vows
are
upon
her,
or
the
rash
utterance
of
her
lips,
wherewith
she
hath
bound
her
soul;
and
her
husband
hear
it,
and
hold
his
peace
at
her
in
the
day
that
he
heareth
it:
then
her
vows
shall
stand,
and
her
bonds
wherewith
she
hath
bound
her
soul
shall
stand.
But
if
her
husband
disallow
her
in
the
day
that
he
heareth
it;
then
he
shall
make
void
her
vow
which
is
upon
her,
and
the
rash
utterance
of
her
lips,
wherewith
she
hath
bound
her
soul:
and
the
LORD
shall
forgive
her.
But
the
vow
of
a
widow,
or
of
her
that
is
divorced,
even
every
thing
wherewith
she
hath
bound
her
soul,
shall
stand
against
her.
And
if
she
vowed
in
her
husband’s
house,
or
bound
her
soul
by
a
bond
with
an
oath,
and
her
husband
heard
it,
and
held
his
peace
at
her,
and
disallowed
her
not;
then
all
her
vows
shall
stand,
and
every
bond
wherewith
she
bound
her
soul
shall
stand.
But
if
her
husband
made
them null
and
void
in
the
day
that
he
heard
them;
then
whatsoever
proceeded
out
of
her
lips
concerning
her
vows,
or
concerning
the
bond
of
her
soul,
shall
not
stand:
her
husband
hath
made
them
void;
and
the
LORD
shall
forgive
her.
Every
vow,
and
every
binding
oath
to
afflict
the
soul,
her
husband
may
establish
it,
or
her
husband
may
make
it
void.
But
if
her
husband
altogether
hold
his
peace
at
her
from
day
to
day;
then
he
establisheth
all
her
vows,
or
all
her
bonds,
which
are
upon
her:
he
hath
established
them,
because
he
held
his
peace
at
her
in
the
day
that
he
heard
them.
But
if
he
shall
make
them null
and
void
after
that
he
hath
heard
them;
then
he
shall
bear
her
iniquity.
These
are
the
statutes,
which
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
between
a
man
and
his
wife,
between
a
father
and
his
daughter,
being
in
her
youth,
in
her
father’s
house.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Avenge
the
children
of
Israel
of
the
Midianites:
afterward shalt
thou
be
gathered
unto
thy
people.
And
Moses
spake
unto
the
people,
saying,
Arm
ye
men
from
among
you
for
the
war,
that
they
may
go
against
Midian,
to
execute
the
LORD’S
vengeance
on
Midian.
Of
every
tribe
a
thousand,
throughout
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
shall
ye
send
to
the
war.
So
there
were
delivered,
out
of
the
thousands
of
Israel,
a
thousand
of
every
tribe,
twelve
thousand
armed
for
war.
And
Moses
sent
them,
a
thousand
of
every
tribe,
to
the
war,
them
and
Phinehas
the
son
of
Eleazar
the
priest,
to
the
war,
with
the
vessels
of
the
sanctuary
and
the
trumpets
for
the
alarm
in
his
hand.
And
they
warred
against
Midian,
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses;
and
they
slew
every
male.
And
they
slew
the
kings
of
Midian
with
the
rest
of
their
slain;
Evi,
and
Rekem,
and
Zur,
and
Hur,
and
Reba,
the
five
kings
of
Midian:
Balaam
also
the
son
of
Beor
they
slew
with
the
sword.
And
the
children
of
Israel
took
captive
the
women
of
Midian
and
their
little
ones;
and
all
their
cattle,
and
all
their
flocks,
and
all
their
goods,
they
took
for
a
prey.
And
all
their
cities
in
the
places
wherein
they
dwelt,
and
all
their
encampments,
they
burnt
with
fire.
And
they
took
all
the
spoil,
and
all
the
prey,
both
of
man
and
of
beast.
And
they
brought
the
captives,
and
the
prey,
and
the
spoil,
unto
Moses,
and
unto
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
unto
the
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel,
unto
the
camp
at
the
plains
of
Moab,
which
are
by
the
Jordan
at
Jericho.
And
Moses,
and
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
all
the
princes
of
the
congregation,
went
forth
to
meet
them
without
the
camp.
And
Moses
was
wroth
with
the
officers
of
the
host,
the
captains
of
thousands
and
the
captains
of
hundreds,
which
came
from
the
service
of
the
war.
And
Moses
said
unto
them,
Have
ye
saved
all
the
women
alive?
Behold,
these
caused
the
children
of
Israel,
through
the
counsel
of
Balaam,
to
commit
trespass
against
the
LORD
in
the
matter
of
Peor,
and
so
the
plague
was
among
the
congregation
of
the
LORD.
Now
therefore
kill
every
male
among
the
little
ones,
and
kill
every
woman
that
hath
known
man
by
lying
with
him.
But
all
the
women
children,
that
have
not
known
man
by
lying
with
him,
keep
alive
for
yourselves.
And
encamp
ye
without
the
camp
seven
days:
whosoever
hath
killed
any
person,
and
whosoever
hath
touched
any
slain,
purify
yourselves
on
the
third
day
and
on
the
seventh
day,
ye
and
your
captives.
And
as
to
every
garment,
and
all
that
is
made
of
skin,
and
all
work
of
goats’
hair,
and
all
things
made
of
wood,
ye
shall
purify
yourselves.
And
Eleazar
the
priest
said
unto
the
men
of
war
which
went
to
the
battle,
This
is
the
statute
of
the
law
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded
Moses:
howbeit
the
gold,
and
the
silver,
the
brass,
the
iron,
the
tin,
and
the
lead,
every
thing
that
may
abide
the
fire,
ye
shall
make
to
go
through
the
fire,
and
it
shall
be
clean;
nevertheless
it
shall
be
purified
with
the
water
of
separation:
and
all
that
abideth
not
the
fire
ye
shall
make
to
go
through
the
water.
And
ye
shall
wash
your
clothes
on
the
seventh
day,
and
ye
shall
be
clean,
and
afterward
ye
shall
come
into
the
camp.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Take
the
sum
of
the
prey
that
was
taken,
both
of
man
and
of
beast,
thou,
and
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
congregation:
and
divide
the
prey
into
two
parts;
between
the
men
skilled
in
war,
that
went
out
to
battle,
and
all
the
congregation:
and
levy
a
tribute
unto
the
LORD
of
the
men
of
war
that
went
out
to
battle:
one
soul
of
five
hundred,
both
of
the
persons,
and
of
the
beeves,
and
of
the
asses,
and
of
the
flocks:
take
it
of
their
half,
and
give
it
unto
Eleazar
the
priest,
for
the
LORD’S
heave
offering.
And
of
the
children
of
Israel’s
half,
thou shalt
take
one
drawn
out
of
every
fifty,
of
the
persons,
of
the
beeves,
of
the
asses,
and
of
the
flocks,
even
of
all
the
cattle,
and
give
them
unto
the
Levites,
which
keep
the
charge
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD.
And
Moses
and
Eleazar
the
priest
did
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
Now
the
prey,
over
and
above
the
booty
which
the
men
of
war
took,
was
six
hundred
thousand
and
seventy
thousand
and
five
thousand
sheep,
and
threescore
and
twelve
thousand
beeves,
and
threescore
and
one
thousand
asses,
and
thirty
and
two
thousand
persons
in
all,
of
the
women
that
had
not
known
man
by
lying
with
him.
And
the
half,
which
was
the
portion
of
them
that
went
out
to
war,
was
in
number
three
hundred
thousand
and
thirty
thousand
and
seven
thousand
and
five
hundred
sheep:
and
the
LORD’S
tribute
of
the
sheep
was
six
hundred
and
threescore
and
fifteen.
And
the
beeves
were
thirty
and
six
thousand;
of
which
the
LORD’S
tribute
was
threescore
and
twelve.
And
the
asses
were
thirty
thousand
and
five
hundred;
of
which
the
LORD’S
tribute
was
threescore
and
one.
And
the
persons
were
sixteen
thousand;
of
whom
the
LORD’S
tribute
was
thirty
and
two
persons.
And
Moses
gave
the
tribute,
which
was
the
LORD’S
heave
offering,
unto
Eleazar
the
priest,
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
of
the
children
of
Israel’s
half,
which
Moses
divided
off
from
the
men
that
warred,
(now
the
congregation’s
half
was
three
hundred
thousand
and
thirty
thousand,
seven
thousand
and
five
hundred
sheep,
and
thirty
and
six
thousand
beeves,
and
thirty
thousand
and
five
hundred
asses,
and
sixteen
thousand
persons;)
even
of
the
children
of
Israel’s
half,
Moses
took
one
drawn
out
of
every
fifty,
both
of
man
and
of
beast,
and
gave
them
unto
the
Levites,
which
kept
the
charge
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD;
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
officers
which
were
over
the
thousands
of
the
host,
the
captains
of
thousands,
and
the
captains
of
hundreds,
came
near
unto
Moses:
and
they
said
unto
Moses,
Thy
servants
have
taken
the
sum
of
the
men
of
war
which
are
under
our
charge,
and
there
lacketh
not
one
man
of
us.
And
we
have
brought
the
LORD’S
oblation,
what
every
man
hath
gotten,
of
jewels
of
gold,
ankle
chains,
and
bracelets, signet-rings,
earrings,
and
armlets,
to
make
atonement
for
our
souls
before
the
LORD.
And
Moses
and
Eleazar
the
priest
took
the
gold
of
them,
even
all
wrought
jewels.
And
all
the
gold
of
the
heave
offering
that
they
offered
up
to
the
LORD,
of
the
captains
of
thousands,
and
of
the
captains
of
hundreds,
was
sixteen
thousand
seven
hundred
and
fifty
shekels.
(
For
the
men
of
war
had
taken
booty,
every
man
for
himself.)
And
Moses
and
Eleazar
the
priest
took
the
gold
of
the
captains
of
thousands
and
of
hundreds,
and
brought
it
into
the
tent
of
meeting,
for
a
memorial
for
the
children
of
Israel
before
the
LORD.
Now
the
children
of
Reuben
and
the
children
of
Gad
had
a
very
great
multitude
of
cattle:
and
when
they
saw
the
land
of
Jazer,
and
the
land
of
Gilead,
that,
behold,
the
place
was
a
place
for
cattle;
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
children
of
Reuben
came
and
spake
unto
Moses,
and
to
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
unto
the
princes
of
the
congregation,
saying,
Ataroth,
and
Dibon,
and
Jazer,
and
Nimrah,
and
Heshbon,
and
Elealeh,
and
Sebam,
and
Nebo,
and
Beon,
the
land
which
the
LORD
smote
before
the
congregation
of
Israel,
is
a
land
for
cattle,
and
thy
servants
have
cattle.
And
they
said,
If
we
have
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
let
this
land
be
given
unto
thy
servants
for
a
possession;
bring
us
not
over
Jordan.
And
Moses
said
unto
the
children
of
Gad
and
to
the
children
of
Reuben,
Shall
your
brethren
go
to
the
war,
and
shall
ye
sit
here?
And
wherefore discourage
ye
the
heart
of
the
children
of
Israel
from
going
over
into
the
land
which
the
LORD
hath
given
them?
Thus
did
your
fathers,
when
I
sent
them
from
Kadesh-barnea
to
see
the
land.
For
when
they
went
up
unto
the
valley
of
Eshcol,
and
saw
the
land,
they
discouraged
the
heart
of
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
should
not
go
into
the
land
which
the
LORD
had
given
them.
And
the
LORD’S
anger
was
kindled
in
that
day,
and
he
sware,
saying,
Surely
none
of
the
men
that
came
up
out
of
Egypt,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
shall
see
the
land
which
I
sware
unto
Abraham,
unto
Isaac,
and
unto
Jacob;
because
they
have
not
wholly
followed
me:
save
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh
the
Kenizzite,
and
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun:
because
they
have
wholly
followed
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD’S
anger
was
kindled
against
Israel,
and
he
made
them
wander
to
and
fro
in
the
wilderness
forty
years,
until
all
the
generation,
that
had
done
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
was
consumed.
And,
behold,
ye
are
risen
up
in
your
fathers’
stead,
an
increase
of
sinful
men,
to
augment
yet
the
fierce
anger
of
the
LORD
toward
Israel.
For
if
ye
turn
away
from
after
him,
he
will
yet
again
leave
them
in
the
wilderness;
and
ye
shall
destroy
all
this
people.
And
they
came
near
unto
him,
and
said,
We
will
build
sheepfolds
here
for
our
cattle,
and
cities
for
our
little
ones:
but
we
ourselves
will
be
ready
armed
to
go
before
the
children
of
Israel,
until
we
have
brought
them
unto
their
place:
and
our
little
ones
shall
dwell
in
the
fenced
cities
because
of
the
inhabitants
of
the
land.
We
will
not
return
unto
our
houses,
until
the
children
of
Israel
have
inherited
every
man
his
inheritance.
For
we
will
not
inherit
with
them
on
the
other
side
Jordan,
and
forward;
because
our
inheritance
is
fallen
to
us
on
this
side
Jordan
eastward.
And
Moses
said
unto
them,
If
ye
will
do
this
thing;
If
ye
will
arm
yourselves
to
go
before
the
LORD
to
the
war,
and
every
armed
man
of
you
will
pass
over
Jordan
before
the
LORD,
until
he
hath
driven
out
his
enemies
from
before
him,
and
the
land
be
subdued
before
the
LORD:
then
afterward
ye
shall
return,
and
be
guiltless towards
the
LORD,
and towards
Israel;
and
this
land
shall
be
unto
you
for
a
possession
before
the
LORD.
But
if
ye
will
not
do
so,
behold,
ye
have
sinned
against
the
LORD:
and
be
sure
your
sin
will
find
you
out.
Build
you
cities
for
your
little
ones,
and
folds
for
your
sheep;
and
do
that
which
hath
proceeded
out
of
your
mouth.
And
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
children
of
Reuben
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Thy
servants
will
do
as
my
lord
commandeth.
Our
little
ones,
our
wives,
our
flocks,
and
all
our
cattle,
shall
be
there
in
the
cities
of
Gilead:
but
thy
servants
will
pass
over,
every
man
that
is
armed
for
war,
before
the
LORD
to
battle,
as
my
lord
saith.
So
Moses
gave
charge
concerning
them
to
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
to
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
and
to
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Moses
said
unto
them,
If
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
children
of
Reuben
will
pass
with
you
over
Jordan,
every
man
that
is
armed
to
battle,
before
the
LORD,
and
the
land
shall
be
subdued
before
you;
then
ye
shall
give
them
the
land
of
Gilead
for
a
possession:
but
if
they
will
not
pass
over
with
you
armed,
they
shall
have
possessions
among
you
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
children
of
Reuben
answered,
saying,
As
the
LORD
hath
said
unto
thy
servants,
so
will
we
do.
We
will
pass
over
armed
before
the
LORD
into
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
the
possession
of
our
inheritance
shall
remain
with
us
beyond
Jordan.
And
Moses
gave
unto
them,
even
to
the
children
of
Gad,
and
to
the
children
of
Reuben,
and
unto
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
the
son
of
Joseph,
the
kingdom
of
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
and
the
kingdom
of
Og
king
of
Bashan,
the
land,
according
to
the
cities
thereof
with
their
borders,
even
the
cities
of
the
land
round
about.
And
the
children
of
Gad
built
Dibon,
and
Ataroth,
and
Aroer;
and
Atroth-shophan,
and
Jazer,
and
Jogbehah;
and
Beth-nimrah,
and
Beth-haran:
fenced
cities,
and
folds
for
sheep.
And
the
children
of
Reuben
built
Heshbon,
and
Elealeh,
and
Kiriathaim;
and
Nebo,
and
Baal-meon, (their
names
being
changed,)
and
Sibmah:
and
gave
other
names
unto
the
cities
which
they
builded.
And
the
children
of
Machir
the
son
of
Manasseh
went
to
Gilead,
and
took
it,
and
dispossessed
the
Amorites
which
were
therein.
And
Moses
gave
Gilead
unto
Machir
the
son
of
Manasseh;
and
he
dwelt
therein.
And
Jair
the
son
of
Manasseh
went
and
took
the
towns
thereof,
and
called
them
Havvoth-jair.
And
Nobah
went
and
took
Kenath,
and
the
villages
thereof,
and
called
it
Nobah,
after
his
own
name.
These
are
the
journeys
of
the
children
of
Israel,
when
they
went
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
by
their
hosts
under
the
hand
of
Moses
and
Aaron.
And
Moses
wrote
their
goings
out
according
to
their
journeys
by
the
commandment
of
the
LORD:
and
these
are
their
journeys
according
to
their
goings
out.
And
they
journeyed
from
Rameses
in
the
first
month,
on
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
first
month;
on
the
morrow
after
the
passover
the
children
of
Israel
went
out
with
an
high
hand
in
the
sight
of
all
the
Egyptians,
while
the
Egyptians
were
burying
all
their
firstborn,
which
the
LORD
had
smitten
among
them:
upon
their
gods
also
the
LORD
executed
judgments.
And
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed
from
Rameses,
and
pitched
in
Succoth.
And
they
journeyed
from
Succoth,
and
pitched
in
Etham,
which
is
in
the
edge
of
the
wilderness.
And
they
journeyed
from
Etham,
and
turned
back
unto
Pi-hahiroth,
which
is
before
Baal-zephon:
and
they
pitched
before
Migdol.
And
they
journeyed
from
before
Hahiroth,
and
passed
through
the
midst
of
the
sea
into
the
wilderness:
and
they
went
three
days’
journey
in
the
wilderness
of
Etham,
and
pitched
in
Marah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Marah,
and
came
unto
Elim:
and
in
Elim
were
twelve
springs
of
water,
and
threescore
and
ten
palm
trees;
and
they
pitched
there.
And
they
journeyed
from
Elim,
and
pitched
by
the
Red
Sea.
And
they
journeyed
from
the
Red
Sea,
and
pitched
in
the
wilderness
of
Sin.
And
they
journeyed
from
the
wilderness
of
Sin,
and
pitched
in
Dophkah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Dophkah,
and
pitched
in
Alush.
And
they
journeyed
from
Alush,
and
pitched
in
Rephidim,
where
was
no
water
for
the
people
to
drink.
And
they
journeyed
from
Rephidim,
and
pitched
in
the
wilderness
of
Sinai.
And
they
journeyed
from
the
wilderness
of
Sinai,
and
pitched
in
Kibroth-hattaavah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Kibroth-hattaavah,
and
pitched
in
Hazeroth.
And
they
journeyed
from
Hazeroth,
and
pitched
in
Rithmah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Rithmah,
and
pitched
in
Rimmon-perez.
And
they
journeyed
from
Rimmon-perez,
and
pitched
in
Libnah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Libnah,
and
pitched
in
Rissah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Rissah,
and
pitched
in
Kehelathah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Kehelathah,
and
pitched
in
mount
Shepher.
And
they
journeyed
from
mount
Shepher,
and
pitched
in
Haradah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Haradah,
and
pitched
in
Makheloth.
And
they
journeyed
from
Makheloth,
and
pitched
in
Tahath.
And
they
journeyed
from
Tahath,
and
pitched
in
Terah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Terah,
and
pitched
in
Mithkah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Mithkah,
and
pitched
in
Hashmonah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Hashmonah,
and
pitched
in
Moseroth.
And
they
journeyed
from
Moseroth,
and
pitch
in
Bene-jaakan.
And
they
journeyed
from
Bene-jaakan,
and
pitched
in
Hor-haggidgad.
And
they
journeyed
from
Hor-haggidgad,
and
pitched
in
Jotbathah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Jotbathah,
and
pitched
in
Abronah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Abronah,
and
pitched
in
Ezion-geber.
And
they
journeyed
from
Ezion-geber,
and
pitched
in
the
wilderness
of
Zin (the
same
is
Kadesh).
And
they
journeyed
from
Kadesh,
and
pitched
in
mount
Hor,
in
the
edge
of
the
land
of
Edom.
And
Aaron
the
priest
went
up
into
mount
Hor
at
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
and
died
there,
in
the
fortieth
year
after
the
children
of
Israel
were
come
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
in
the
fifth
month,
on
the
first
day
of
the
month.
And
Aaron
was
an
hundred
and
twenty
and
three
years
old
when
he
died
in
mount
Hor.
And
the
Canaanite,
the
king
of
Arad,
which
dwelt
in
the
South
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
heard
of
the
coming
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
they
journeyed
from
mount
Hor,
and
pitched
in
Zalmonah.
And
they
journeyed
from
Zalmonah,
and
pitched
in
Punon.
And
they
journeyed
from
Punon,
and
pitched
in
Oboth.
And
they
journeyed
from
Oboth,
and
pitched
in
Iye-abarim,
in
the
border
of
Moab.
And
they
journeyed
from
Iyim,
and
pitched
in
Dibon-gad.
And
they
journeyed
from
Dibon-gad,
and
pitched
in
Almon-diblathaim.
And
they
journeyed
from
Almon-diblathaim,
and
pitched
in
the
mountains
of
Abarim,
before
Nebo.
And
they
journeyed
from
the
mountains
of
Abarim,
and
pitched
in
the
plains
of
Moab
by
the
Jordan
at
Jericho.
And
they
pitched
by
Jordan,
from
Beth-jeshimoth
even
unto
Abel-shittim
in
the
plains
of
Moab.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
in
the
plains
of
Moab
by
the
Jordan
at
Jericho,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
ye
pass
over
Jordan
into
the
land
of
Canaan,
then
ye
shall
drive
out
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
from
before
you,
and
destroy
all
their
figured
stones,
and
destroy
all
their
molten
images,
and
demolish
all
their
high
places:
and
ye
shall
take
possession
of
the
land,
and
dwell
therein:
for
unto
you
have
I
given
the
land
to
possess
it.
And
ye
shall
inherit
the
land
by
lot
according
to
your
families;
to
the
more
ye
shall
give
the
more
inheritance,
and
to
the
fewer
thou shalt
give
the
less
inheritance:
wheresoever
the
lot
falleth
to
any
man,
that
shall
be
his;
according
to
the
tribes
of
your
fathers
shall
ye
inherit.
But
if
ye
will
not
drive
out
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
from
before
you;
then
shall
those
which
ye
let
remain
of
them
be
as
pricks
in
your
eyes,
and
as
thorns
in
your
sides,
and
they
shall
vex
you
in
the
land
wherein
ye
dwell.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
as
I
thought
to
do
unto
them,
so
will
I
do
unto
you.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Command
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
ye
come
into
the
land
of
Canaan, (this
is
the
land
that
shall
fall
unto
you
for
an
inheritance,
even
the
land
of
Canaan
according
to
the
borders
thereof,)
then
your
south
quarter
shall
be
from
the
wilderness
of
Zin
along
by
the
side
of
Edom,
and
your
south
border
shall
be
from
the
end
of
the
Salt
Sea
eastward:
and
your
border
shall
turn
about
southward
of
the
ascent
of
Akrabbim,
and
pass
along
to
Zin:
and
the
goings
out
thereof
shall
be
southward
of
Kadesh-barnea;
and
it
shall
go
forth
to
Hazar-addar,
and
pass
along
to
Azmon:
and
the
border
shall
turn
about
from
Azmon
unto
the
brook
of
Egypt,
and
the
goings
out
thereof
shall
be
at
the
sea.
And
for
the
western
border,
ye
shall
have
the
great
sea
and
the
border
thereof:
this
shall
be
your
west
border.
And
this
shall
be
your
north
border:
from
the
great
sea
ye
shall
mark
out
for
you
mount
Hor:
from
mount
Hor
ye
shall
mark
out
unto
the
entering
in
of
Hamath;
and
the
goings
out
of
the
border
shall
be
at
Zedad:
and
the
border
shall
go
forth
to
Ziphron,
and
the
goings
out
thereof
shall
be
at
Hazar-enan:
this
shall
be
your
north
border.
And
ye
shall
mark
out
your
east
border
from
Hazar-enan
to
Shepham:
and
the
border
shall
go
down
from
Shepham
to
Riblah,
on
the
east
side
of
Ain;
and
the
border
shall
go
down,
and
shall
reach
unto
the
side
of
the
sea
of
Chinnereth
eastward:
and
the
border
shall
go
down
to
Jordan,
and
the
goings
out
thereof
shall
be
at
the
Salt
Sea:
this
shall
be
your
land
according
to
the
borders
thereof
round
about.
And
Moses
commanded
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
This
is
the
land
which
ye
shall
inherit
by
lot,
which
the
LORD
hath
commanded
to
give
unto
the
nine
tribes,
and
to
the
half
tribe:
for
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Reuben
according
to
their
fathers’
houses,
and
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Gad
according
to
their
fathers’
houses,
have
received,
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
have
received,
their
inheritance:
the
two
tribes
and
the
half
tribe
have
received
their
inheritance
beyond
the
Jordan
at
Jericho
eastward,
toward
the
sunrising.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
These
are
the
names
of
the
men
which
shall
divide
the
land
unto
you
for
inheritance:
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun.
And
ye
shall
take
one
prince
of
every
tribe,
to
divide
the
land
for
inheritance.
And
these
are
the
names
of
the
men:
of
the
tribe
of
Judah,
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh.
And
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Simeon,
Shemuel
the
son
of
Ammihud.
Of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
Elidad
the
son
of
Chislon.
And
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Dan
a
prince,
Bukki
the
son
of
Jogli.
Of
the
children
of
Joseph:
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Manasseh
a
prince,
Hanniel
the
son
of
Ephod:
and
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Ephraim
a
prince,
Kemuel
the
son
of
Shiphtan.
And
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Zebulun
a
prince,
Elizaphan
the
son
of
Parnach.
And
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Issachar
a
prince,
Paltiel
the
son
of
Azzan.
And
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Asher
a
prince,
Ahihud
the
son
of
Shelomi.
And
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Naphtali
a
prince,
Pedahel
the
son
of
Ammihud.
These
are
they
whom
the
LORD
commanded
to
divide
the
inheritance
unto
the
children
of
Israel
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
in
the
plains
of
Moab
by
the
Jordan
at
Jericho,
saying,
Command
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
give
unto
the
Levites
of
the
inheritance
of
their
possession
cities
to
dwell
in;
and
suburbs
for
the
cities
round
about
them
shall
ye
give
unto
the
Levites.
And
the
cities
shall
they
have
to
dwell
in;
and
their
suburbs
shall
be
for
their
cattle,
and
for
their
substance,
and
for
all
their
beasts.
And
the
suburbs
of
the
cities,
which
ye
shall
give
unto
the
Levites,
shall
be
from
the
wall
of
the
city
and
outward
a
thousand
cubits
round
about.
And
ye
shall
measure
without
the
city
for
the
east
side
two
thousand
cubits,
and
for
the
south
side
two
thousand
cubits,
and
for
the
west
side
two
thousand
cubits,
and
for
the
north
side
two
thousand
cubits,
the
city
being
in
the
midst.
This
shall
be
to
them
the
suburbs
of
the
cities.
And
the
cities
which
ye
shall
give
unto
the
Levites,
they
shall
be
the
six
cities
of
refuge,
which
ye
shall
give
for
the
manslayer
to
flee
thither:
and
beside
them
ye
shall
give
forty
and
two
cities.
All
the
cities
which
ye
shall
give
to
the
Levites
shall
be
forty
and
eight
cities:
them
shall
ye
give
with
their
suburbs.
And
concerning
the
cities
which
ye
shall
give
of
the
possession
of
the
children
of
Israel,
from
the
many
ye
shall
take
many;
and
from
the
few
ye
shall
take
few:
every
one
according
to
his
inheritance
which
he
inheriteth
shall
give
of
his
cities
unto
the
Levites.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
When
ye
pass
over
Jordan
into
the
land
of
Canaan,
then
ye
shall
appoint
you
cities
to
be
cities
of
refuge
for
you;
that
the
manslayer
which
killeth
any
person
unwittingly
may
flee
thither.
And
the
cities
shall
be
unto
you
for
refuge
from
the
avenger;
that
the
manslayer
die
not,
until
he
stand
before
the
congregation
for
judgment.
And
the
cities
which
ye
shall
give
shall
be
for
you
six
cities
of
refuge.
Ye
shall
give
three
cities
beyond
Jordan,
and
three
cities
shall
ye
give
in
the
land
of
Canaan;
they
shall
be
cities
of
refuge.
For
the
children
of
Israel,
and
for
the
stranger
and
for
the
sojourner
among
them,
shall
these
six
cities
be
for
refuge:
that
every
one
that
killeth
any
person
unwittingly
may
flee
thither.
But
if
he
smote
him
with
an
instrument
of
iron,
so
that
he
died,
he
is
a
manslayer:
the
manslayer
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
if
he
smote
him
with
a
stone
in
the
hand,
whereby
a
man
may
die,
and
he
died,
he
is
a
manslayer:
the
manslayer
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
Or
if
he
smote
him
with
a
weapon
of
wood
in
the
hand,
whereby
a
man
may
die,
and
he
died,
he
is
a
manslayer:
the
manslayer
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
The
avenger
of
blood
shall
himself
put
the
manslayer
to
death:
when
he
meeteth
him,
he
shall
put
him
to
death.
And
if
he
thrust
him
of
hatred,
or
hurled
at
him,
lying
in
wait,
so
that
he
died;
or
in
enmity
smote
him
with
his
hand,
that
he
died:
he
that
smote
him
shall
surely
be
put
to
death;
he
is
a
manslayer:
the
avenger
of
blood
shall
put
the
manslayer
to
death,
when
he
meeteth
him.
But
if
he
thrust
him
suddenly
without
enmity,
or
hurled
upon
him
any
thing
without
lying
in
wait,
or
with
any
stone,
whereby
a
man
may
die,
seeing
him
not,
and
cast
it
upon
him,
so
that
he
died,
and
he
was
not
his
enemy,
neither
sought
his
harm:
then
the
congregation
shall
judge
between
the
smiter
and
the
avenger
of
blood
according
to
these
judgments:
and
the
congregation
shall
deliver
the
manslayer
out
of
the
hand
of
the
avenger
of
blood,
and
the
congregation
shall
restore
him
to
his
city
of
refuge,
whither
he
was
fled:
and
he
shall
dwell
therein
until
the
death
of
the
high
priest,
which
was
anointed
with
the
holy
oil.
But
if
the
manslayer
shall
at
any
time
go
beyond
the
border
of
his
city
of
refuge,
whither
he
fleeth;
and
the
avenger
of
blood
find
him
without
the
border
of
his
city
of
refuge,
and
the
avenger
of
blood
slay
the
manslayer;
he
shall
not
be
guilty
of
blood:
because
he
should
have
remained
in
his
city
of
refuge
until
the
death
of
the
high
priest:
but
after
the
death
of
the
high
priest
the
manslayer
shall
return
into
the
land
of
his
possession.
And
these
things
shall
be
for
a
statute
of
judgment
unto
you
throughout
your
generations
in
all
your
dwellings.
Whoso
killeth
any
person,
the
manslayer
shall
be
slain
at
the
mouth
of
witnesses:
but
one
witness
shall
not
testify
against
any
person
that
he
die.
Moreover
ye
shall
take
no
ransom
for
the
life
of
a
manslayer,
which
is
guilty
of
death:
but
he
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
ye
shall
take
no
ransom
for
him
that
is
fled
to
his
city
of
refuge,
that
he
should
come
again
to
dwell
in
the
land,
until
the
death
of
the
priest.
So
ye
shall
not
pollute
the
land
wherein
ye
are:
for
blood,
it polluteth
the
land:
and
no
expiation
can
be
made
for
the
land
for
the
blood
that
is
shed
therein,
but
by
the
blood
of
him
that
shed
it.
And
thou shalt
not
defile
the
land
which
ye
inhabit,
in
the
midst
of
which
I
dwell:
for
I
the
LORD
dwell
in
the
midst
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
family
of
the
children
of
Gilead,
the
son
of
Machir,
the
son
of
Manasseh,
of
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Joseph,
came
near,
and
spake
before
Moses,
and
before
the
princes,
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
children
of
Israel:
and
they
said,
The
LORD
commanded
my
lord
to
give
the
land
for
inheritance
by
lot
to
the
children
of
Israel:
and
my
lord
was
commanded
by
the
LORD
to
give
the
inheritance
of
Zelophehad
our
brother
unto
his
daughters.
And
if
they
be
married
to
any
of
the
sons
of
the
other
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel,
then
shall
their
inheritance
be
taken
away
from
the
inheritance
of
our
fathers,
and
shall
be
added
to
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe whereunto
they
shall
belong:
so
shall
it
be
taken
away
from
the
lot
of
our
inheritance.
And
when
the
jubile
of
the
children
of
Israel
shall
be,
then
shall
their
inheritance
be
added
unto
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe whereunto
they
shall
belong:
so
shall
their
inheritance
be
taken
away
from
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
our
fathers.
And
Moses
commanded
the
children
of
Israel
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
saying,
The
tribe
of
the
sons
of
Joseph
speaketh
right.
This
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
doth
command
concerning
the
daughters
of
Zelophehad,
saying,
Let
them
marry
to
whom
they
think
best;
only
to
the
family
of
the
tribe
of
their
father
shall
they
marry.
So
shall
no
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Israel
remove
from
tribe
to
tribe:
for
the
children
of
Israel
shall
cleave
every
one
to
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
his
fathers.
And
every
daughter,
that
possesseth
an
inheritance
in
any
tribe
of
the
children
of
Israel,
shall
be
wife
unto
one
of
the
family
of
the
tribe
of
her
father,
that
the
children
of
Israel
may
possess
every
man
the
inheritance
of
his
fathers.
So
shall
no
inheritance
remove
from
one
tribe
to
another
tribe;
for
the
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel
shall
cleave
every
one
to
his
own
inheritance.
Even
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
did
the
daughters
of
Zelophehad:
for
Mahlah,
Tirzah,
and
Hoglah,
and
Milcah,
and
Noah,
the
daughters
of
Zelophehad,
were
married
unto
their
father’s
brothers’
sons.
They
were
married
into
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Manasseh
the
son
of
Joseph,
and
their
inheritance
remained
in
the
tribe
of
the
family
of
their
father.
These
are
the
commandments
and
the
judgments,
which
the
LORD
commanded
by
the
hand
of
Moses
unto
the
children
of
Israel
in
the
plains
of
Moab
by
the
Jordan
at
Jericho.
Deuteronomy
THE FIFTH BOOK OF MOSES, COMMONLY CALLED DEUTERONOMY.
DEUTERONOMY
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THE FIFTH BOOK OF MOSES,
COMMONLY CALLED
DEUTERONOMY.
These
be
the
words
which
Moses
spake
unto
all
Israel
beyond
Jordan
in
the
wilderness,
in
the
Arabah
over
against
Suph,
between
Paran,
and
Tophel,
and
Laban,
and
Hazeroth,
and Di-zahab.
It
is
eleven
days’
journey
from
Horeb
by
the
way
of
mount
Seir
unto
Kadesh-barnea.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
fortieth
year,
in
the
eleventh
month,
on
the
first
day
of
the
month,
that
Moses
spake
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
according
unto
all
that
the
LORD
had
given
him
in
commandment
unto
them;
after
he
had
smitten
Sihon
the
king
of
the
Amorites,
which
dwelt
in
Heshbon,
and
Og
the
king
of
Bashan,
which
dwelt
in
Ashtaroth,
at
Edrei:
beyond
Jordan,
in
the
land
of
Moab,
began
Moses
to
declare
this
law,
saying,
The
LORD
our
God
spake
unto
us
in
Horeb,
saying,
Ye
have
dwelt
long
enough
in
this
mountain:
turn
you,
and
take
your
journey,
and
go
to
the
hill
country
of
the
Amorites,
and
unto
all
the
places
nigh
thereunto,
in
the
Arabah,
in
the
hill
country,
and
in
the
lowland,
and
in
the
South,
and
by
the
sea
shore,
the
land
of
the
Canaanites,
and
Lebanon,
as
far
as
the
great
river,
the
river
Euphrates.
Behold,
I
have
set
the
land
before
you:
go
in
and
possess
the
land
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
your
fathers,
to
Abraham,
to
Isaac,
and
to
Jacob,
to
give
unto
them
and
to
their
seed
after
them.
And
I
spake
unto
you
at
that
time,
saying,
I
am
not
able
to
bear
you
myself
alone:
The
LORD
your
God
hath
multiplied
you,
and,
behold,
ye
are
this
day
as
the
stars
of
heaven
for
multitude.
The
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers,
make
you
a
thousand
times
so
many
more
as
ye
are,
and
bless
you,
as
he
hath
promised
you!
How
can
I
myself
alone
bear
your
cumbrance,
and
your
burden,
and
your
strife?
Take
you
wise
men,
and
understanding,
and
known,
according
to
your
tribes,
and
I
will
make
them
heads
over
you.
And
ye
answered
me,
and
said,
The
thing
which
thou
hast
spoken
is
good
for
us
to
do.
So
I
took
the
heads
of
your
tribes,
wise
men,
and
known,
and
made
them
heads
over
you,
captains
of
thousands,
and
captains
of
hundreds,
and
captains
of
fifties,
and
captains
of
tens,
and
officers,
according
to
your
tribes.
And
I
charged
your
judges
at
that
time,
saying,
Hear
the
causes
between
your
brethren,
and
judge
righteously
between
a
man
and
his
brother,
and
the
stranger
that
is
with
him.
Ye
shall
not
respect
persons
in
judgment;
ye
shall
hear
the
small
and
the
great
alike;
ye
shall
not
be
afraid
of
the
face
of
man;
for
the
judgment
is
God’s:
and
the
cause
that
is
too
hard
for
you
ye
shall
bring
unto
me,
and
I
will
hear
it.
And
I
commanded
you
at
that
time
all
the
things
which
ye
should
do.
And
we
journeyed
from
Horeb,
and
went
through
all
that
great
and
terrible
wilderness
which
ye
saw,
by
the
way
to
the
hill
country
of
the
Amorites,
as
the
LORD
our
God
commanded
us;
and
we
came
to
Kadesh-barnea.
And
I
said
unto
you,
Ye
are
come
unto
the
hill
country
of
the
Amorites,
which
the
LORD
our
God
giveth
unto
us.
Behold,
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
set
the
land
before
thee:
go
up,
take
possession,
as
the
LORD,
the
God
of
thy
fathers,
hath
spoken
unto
thee;
fear
not,
neither
be
dismayed.
And
ye
came
near
unto
me
every
one
of
you,
and
said,
Let
us
send
men
before
us,
that
they
may
search
the
land
for
us,
and
bring
us
word
again
of
the
way
by
which
we
must
go
up,
and
the
cities
unto
which
we
shall
come.
And
the
thing
pleased
me
well:
and
I
took
twelve
men
of
you,
one
man
for
every
tribe:
and
they
turned
and
went
up
into
the
mountain,
and
came
unto
the
valley
of
Eshcol,
and
spied
it
out.
And
they
took
of
the
fruit
of
the
land
in
their
hands,
and
brought
it
down
unto
us,
and
brought
us
word
again,
and
said,
It
is
a
good
land
which
the
LORD
our
God
giveth
unto
us.
Yet
ye
would
not
go
up,
but
rebelled
against
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
your
God:
and
ye
murmured
in
your
tents,
and
said,
Because
the
LORD
hated
us,
he
hath
brought
us
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
to
deliver
us
into
the
hand
of
the
Amorites,
to
destroy
us.
Whither
are
we
going
up?
our
brethren
have
made
our
heart
to
melt,
saying,
The
people
is
greater
and
taller
than
we;
the
cities
are
great
and
fenced
up
to
heaven;
and
moreover
we
have
seen
the
sons
of
the
Anakim
there.
Then
I
said
unto
you,
Dread
not,
neither
be
afraid
of
them.
The
LORD
your
God
who
goeth
before
you,
he
shall
fight
for
you,
according
to
all
that
he
did
for
you
in
Egypt
before
your
eyes;
and
in
the
wilderness,
where
thou
hast
seen
how
that
the
LORD
thy
God
bare
thee,
as
a
man
doth
bear
his
son,
in
all
the
way
that
ye
went,
until
ye
came
unto
this
place.
Yet
in
this
thing
ye
did
not
believe
the
LORD
your
God,
who
went
before
you
in
the
way,
to
seek
you
out
a
place
to
pitch
your
tents
in,
in
fire
by
night,
to
shew
you
by
what
way
ye
should
go,
and
in
the
cloud
by
day.
And
the
LORD
heard
the
voice
of
your
words,
and
was
wroth,
and
sware,
saying,
Surely
there
shall
not
one
of
these
men
of
this
evil
generation
see
the
good
land,
which
I
sware
to
give
unto
your
fathers,
save
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh,
he
shall
see
it;
and
to
him
will
I
give
the
land
that
he
hath
trodden
upon,
and
to
his
children:
because
he
hath
wholly
followed
the
LORD.
Also
the
LORD
was
angry
with
me
for
your
sakes,
saying,
Thou
also shalt
not
go
in
thither:
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
which
standeth
before
thee,
he
shall
go
in
thither:
encourage
thou
him;
for
he
shall
cause
Israel
to
inherit
it.
Moreover
your
little
ones,
which
ye
said
should
be
a
prey,
and
your
children,
which
this
day
have
no
knowledge
of
good
or
evil,
they
shall
go
in
thither,
and
unto
them
will
I
give
it,
and
they
shall
possess
it.
But
as
for
you,
turn
you,
and
take
your
journey
into
the
wilderness
by
the
way
to
the
Red
Sea.
Then
ye
answered
and
said
unto
me,
We
have
sinned
against
the
LORD,
we
will
go
up
and
fight,
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
our
God
commanded
us.
And
ye
girded
on
every
man
his
weapons
of
war,
and
were
forward
to
go
up
into
the
mountain.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Say
unto
them,
Go
not
up,
neither
fight;
for
I
am
not
among
you;
lest
ye
be
smitten
before
your
enemies.
So
I
spake
unto
you,
and
ye
hearkened
not;
but
ye
rebelled
against
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
and
were
presumptuous,
and
went
up
into
the
mountain.
And
the
Amorites,
which
dwelt
in
that
mountain,
came
out
against
you,
and
chased
you,
as
bees
do,
and
beat
you
down
in
Seir,
even
unto
Hormah.
And
ye
returned
and
wept
before
the
LORD;
but
the
LORD
hearkened
not
to
your
voice,
nor
gave
ear
unto
you.
So
ye
abode
in
Kadesh
many
days,
according
unto
the
days
that
ye
abode
there.
Then
we
turned,
and
took
our
journey
into
the
wilderness
by
the
way
to
the
Red
Sea,
as
the
LORD
spake
unto
me:
and
we
compassed
mount
Seir
many
days.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
me,
saying,
Ye
have
compassed
this
mountain
long
enough:
turn
you
northward.
And
command
thou
the
people,
saying,
Ye
are
to
pass
through
the
border
of
your
brethren
the
children
of
Esau,
which
dwell
in
Seir;
and
they
shall
be
afraid
of
you:
take
ye
good
heed
unto
yourselves
therefore:
contend
not
with
them;
for
I
will
not
give
you
of
their
land,
no,
not
so
much
as
for
the
sole
of
the
foot
to
tread
on:
because
I
have
given
mount
Seir
unto
Esau
for
a
possession.
Ye
shall
purchase
food
of
them
for
money,
that
ye
may
eat;
and
ye
shall
also
buy
water
of
them
for
money,
that
ye
may
drink.
For
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
blessed
thee
in
all
the
work
of
thy
hand:
he
hath
known
thy
walking
through
this
great
wilderness:
these
forty
years
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
been
with
thee;
thou
hast
lacked
nothing.
So
we
passed
by
from
our
brethren
the
children
of
Esau,
which
dwell
in
Seir,
from
the
way
of
the
Arabah
from
Elath
and
from
Ezion-geber.
And
we
turned
and
passed
by
the
way
of
the
wilderness
of
Moab.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Vex
not
Moab,
neither
contend
with
them
in
battle:
for
I
will
not
give
thee
of
his
land
for
a
possession;
because
I
have
given
Ar
unto
the
children
of
Lot
for
a
possession.
(The
Emim
dwelt
therein
aforetime,
a
people
great,
and
many,
and
tall,
as
the
Anakim:
these
also
are
accounted
Rephaim,
as
the
Anakim;
but
the
Moabites
call
them
Emim.
The
Horites
also
dwelt
in
Seir
aforetime,
but
the
children
of
Esau
succeeded
them;
and
they
destroyed
them
from
before
them,
and
dwelt
in
their
stead;
as
Israel
did
unto
the
land
of
his
possession,
which
the
LORD
gave
unto
them.)
Now
rise
up,
and
get
you
over
the
brook
Zered.
And
we
went
over
the
brook
Zered.
And
the
days
in
which
we
came
from
Kadesh-barnea,
until
we
were
come
over
the
brook
Zered,
were
thirty
and
eight
years;
until
all
the
generation
of
the
men
of
war
were
consumed
from
the
midst
of
the
camp,
as
the
LORD
sware
unto
them.
Moreover
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
against
them,
to
destroy
them
from
the
midst
of
the
camp,
until
they
were
consumed.
So
it
came
to
pass,
when
all
the
men
of
war
were
consumed
and
dead
from
among
the
people,
that
the
LORD
spake
unto
me,
saying,
Thou
art
this
day
to
pass
over
Ar,
the
border
of
Moab:
and
when
thou
comest
nigh
over
against
the
children
of
Ammon,
vex
them
not,
nor
contend
with
them:
for
I
will
not
give
thee
of
the
land
of
the
children
of
Ammon
for
a
possession:
because
I
have
given
it
unto
the
children
of
Lot
for
a
possession.
(That
also
is
accounted
a
land
of
Rephaim:
Rephaim
dwelt
therein
aforetime;
but
the
Ammonites
call
them Zamzummim;
a
people
great,
and
many,
and
tall,
as
the
Anakim;
but
the
LORD
destroyed
them
before
them;
and
they
succeeded
them,
and
dwelt
in
their
stead:
as
he
did
for
the
children
of
Esau,
which
dwell
in
Seir,
when
he
destroyed
the
Horites
from
before
them;
and
they
succeeded
them,
and
dwelt
in
their
stead
even
unto
this
day:
and
the
Avvim
which
dwelt
in
villages
as
far
as
Gaza,
the
Caphtorim,
which
came
forth
out
of
Caphtor,
destroyed
them,
and
dwelt
in
their
stead.)
Rise
ye
up,
take
your
journey,
and
pass
over
the
valley
of
Arnon:
behold,
I
have
given
into
thine
hand
Sihon
the
Amorite,
king
of
Heshbon,
and
his
land:
begin
to
possess
it,
and
contend
with
him
in
battle.
This
day
will
I
begin
to
put
the
dread
of
thee
and
the
fear
of
thee
upon
the
peoples
that
are
under
the
whole
heaven,
who
shall
hear
the
report
of
thee,
and
shall
tremble,
and
be
in
anguish
because
of
thee.
And
I
sent
messengers
out
of
the
wilderness
of
Kedemoth
unto
Sihon
king
of
Heshbon
with
words
of
peace,
saying,
Let
me
pass
through
thy
land:
I
will
go
along
by
the
highway,
I
will
neither
turn
unto
the
right
hand
nor
to
the
left.
Thou shalt
sell
me
food
for
money,
that
I
may
eat;
and
give
me
water
for
money,
that
I
may
drink:
only
let
me
pass
through
on
my
feet;
as
the
children
of
Esau
which
dwell
in
Seir,
and
the
Moabites
which
dwell
in
Ar,
did
unto
me;
until
I
shall
pass
over
Jordan
into
the
land
which
the
LORD
our
God
giveth
us.
But
Sihon
king
of
Heshbon
would
not
let
us
pass
by
him:
for
the
LORD
thy
God
hardened
his
spirit,
and
made
his
heart
obstinate,
that
he
might
deliver
him
into
thy
hand,
as
at
this
day.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Behold,
I
have
begun
to
deliver
up
Sihon
and
his
land
before
thee:
begin
to
possess,
that
thou
mayest
inherit
his
land.
Then
Sihon
came
out
against
us,
he
and
all
his
people,
unto
battle
at
Jahaz.
And
the
LORD
our
God
delivered
him
up
before
us;
and
we
smote
him,
and
his
sons,
and
all
his
people.
And
we
took
all
his
cities
at
that
time,
and
utterly
destroyed
every
inhabited
city,
with
the
women
and
the
little
ones;
we
left
none
remaining:
only
the
cattle
we
took
for
a
prey
unto
ourselves,
with
the
spoil
of
the
cities
which
we
had
taken.
From
Aroer,
which
is
on
the
edge
of
the
valley
of
Arnon,
and
from
the
city
that
is
in
the
valley,
even
unto
Gilead,
there
was
not
a
city
too
high
for
us:
the
LORD
our
God
delivered
up
all
before
us:
only
to
the
land
of
the
children
of
Ammon
thou
camest
not
near;
all
the
side
of
the
river
Jabbok,
and
the
cities
of
the
hill
country,
and
wheresoever
the
LORD
our
God forbade
us.
Then
we
turned,
and
went
up
the
way
to
Bashan:
and
Og
the
king
of
Bashan
came
out
against
us,
he
and
all
his
people,
unto
battle
at
Edrei.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Fear
him
not:
for
I
have
delivered
him,
and
all
his
people,
and
his
land,
into
thy
hand;
and
thou shalt
do
unto
him
as
thou
didst
unto
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
which
dwelt
at
Heshbon.
So
the
LORD
our
God
delivered
into
our
hand
Og
also,
the
king
of
Bashan,
and
all
his
people:
and
we
smote
him
until
none
was
left
to
him
remaining.
And
we
took
all
his
cities
at
that
time;
there
was
not
a
city
which
we
took
not
from
them;
threescore
cities,
all
the
region
of
Argob,
the
kingdom
of
Og
in
Bashan.
All
these
were
cities
fenced
with
high
walls,
gates,
and
bars;
beside
the
unwalled
towns
a
great
many.
And
we
utterly
destroyed
them,
as
we
did
unto
Sihon
king
of
Heshbon,
utterly
destroying
every
inhabited
city,
with
the
women
and
the
little
ones.
But
all
the
cattle,
and
the
spoil
of
the
cities,
we
took
for
a
prey
unto
ourselves.
And
we
took
the
land
at
that
time
out
of
the
hand
of
the
two
kings
of
the
Amorites
that
were
beyond
Jordan,
from
the
valley
of
Arnon
unto
mount
Hermon;
(
which
Hermon
the
Sidonians
call
Sirion,
and
the
Amorites
call
it
Senir;)
all
the
cities
of
the
plain,
and
all
Gilead,
and
all
Bashan,
unto
Salecah
and
Edrei,
cities
of
the
kingdom
of
Og
in
Bashan.
(For
only
Og
king
of
Bashan
remained
of
the
remnant
of
the
Rephaim;
behold,
his
bedstead
was
a
bedstead
of
iron;
is
it
not
in
Rabbah
of
the
children
of
Ammon?
nine
cubits
was
the
length
thereof,
and
four
cubits
the
breadth
of
it,
after
the
cubit
of
a
man.)
And
this
land
we
took
in
possession
at
that
time:
from
Aroer,
which
is
by
the
valley
of
Arnon,
and
half
the
hill
country
of
Gilead,
and
the
cities
thereof,
gave
I
unto
the
Reubenites
and
to
the
Gadites:
and
the
rest
of
Gilead,
and
all
Bashan,
the
kingdom
of
Og,
gave
I
unto
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh;
all
the
region
of
Argob,
even
all
Bashan. (The
same
is
called
the
land
of
Rephaim.
Jair
the
son
of
Manasseh
took
all
the
region
of
Argob,
unto
the
border
of
the
Geshurites
and
the
Maacathites;
and
called
them,
even
Bashan,
after
his
own
name,
Havvoth-jair,
unto
this
day.)
And
I
gave
Gilead
unto
Machir.
And
unto
the
Reubenites
and
unto
the
Gadites
I
gave
from
Gilead
even
unto
the
valley
of
Arnon,
the
middle
of
the
valley,
and
the
border
thereof;
even
unto
the
river
Jabbok,
which
is
the
border
of
the
children
of
Ammon;
the
Arabah
also,
and
Jordan
and
the
border
thereof,
from
Chinnereth
even
unto
the
sea
of
the
Arabah,
the
Salt
Sea,
under
the
slopes
of
Pisgah
eastward.
And
I
commanded
you
at
that
time,
saying,
The
LORD
your
God
hath
given
you
this
land
to
possess
it:
ye
shall
pass
over
armed
before
your
brethren
the
children
of
Israel,
all
the
men
of
valour.
But
your
wives,
and
your
little
ones,
and
your
cattle, (I
know
that
ye
have
much
cattle,)
shall
abide
in
your
cities
which
I
have
given
you;
until
the
LORD
give
rest
unto
your
brethren,
as
unto
you,
and
they
also
possess
the
land
which
the
LORD
your
God
giveth
them
beyond
Jordan:
then
shall
ye
return
every
man
unto
his
possession,
which
I
have
given
you.
And
I
commanded
Joshua
at
that
time,
saying,
Thine
eyes
have
seen
all
that
the
LORD
your
God
hath
done
unto
these
two
kings:
so
shall
the
LORD
do
unto
all
the
kingdoms
whither
thou
goest
over.
Ye
shall
not
fear
them:
for
the
LORD
your
God,
he
it
is
that
fighteth
for
you.
And
I
besought
the
LORD
at
that
time,
saying,
O
Lord
GOD,
thou
hast
begun
to
shew
thy
servant
thy
greatness,
and
thy
strong
hand:
for
what
god
is
there
in
heaven
or
in
earth,
that
can
do
according
to
thy
works,
and
according
to
thy
mighty
acts?
Let
me
go
over,
I
pray
thee,
and
see
the
good
land
that
is
beyond
Jordan,
that
goodly
mountain,
and
Lebanon.
But
the
LORD
was
wroth
with
me
for
your
sakes,
and
hearkened
not
unto
me:
and
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Let
it
suffice
thee;
speak
no
more
unto
me
of
this
matter.
Get
thee
up
into
the
top
of
Pisgah,
and
lift
up
thine
eyes
westward,
and
northward,
and
southward,
and
eastward,
and
behold
with
thine
eyes:
for
thou shalt
not
go
over
this
Jordan.
But
charge
Joshua,
and
encourage
him,
and
strengthen
him:
for
he
shall
go
over
before
this
people,
and
he
shall
cause
them
to
inherit
the
land
which
thou shalt
see.
So
we
abode
in
the
valley
over
against
Beth-peor.
And
now,
O
Israel,
hearken
unto
the
statutes
and
unto
the
judgments,
which
I
teach
you,
for
to
do
them;
that
ye
may
live,
and
go
in
and
possess
the
land
which
the
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers,
giveth
you.
Ye
shall
not
add
unto
the
word
which
I
command
you,
neither
shall
ye
diminish
from
it,
that
ye
may
keep
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
your
God
which
I
command
you.
Your
eyes
have
seen
what
the
LORD
did
because
of
Baal-peor:
for
all
the
men
that
followed
Baal-peor,
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
destroyed
them
from
the
midst
of
thee.
But
ye
that
did
cleave
unto
the
LORD
your
God
are
alive
every
one
of
you
this
day.
Behold,
I
have
taught
you
statutes
and
judgments,
even
as
the
LORD
my
God
commanded
me,
that
ye
should
do
so
in
the
midst
of
the
land
whither
ye
go
in
to
possess
it.
Keep
therefore
and
do
them;
for
this
is
your
wisdom
and
your
understanding
in
the
sight
of
the
peoples,
which
shall
hear
all
these
statutes,
and
say,
Surely
this
great
nation
is
a
wise
and
understanding
people.
For
what
great
nation
is
there,
that
hath
a
god
so
nigh
unto
them,
as
the
LORD
our
God
is whensoever
we
call
upon
him?
And
what
great
nation
is
there,
that
hath
statutes
and
judgments
so
righteous
as
all
this
law,
which
I
set
before
you
this
day?
Only
take
heed
to
thyself,
and
keep
thy
soul
diligently,
lest
thou
forget
the
things
which
thine
eyes
saw,
and
lest
they
depart
from
thy
heart
all
the
days
of
thy
life;
but
make
them
known
unto
thy
children
and
thy
children’s
children;
the
day
that
thou
stoodest
before
the
LORD
thy
God
in
Horeb,
when
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Assemble
me
the
people,
and
I
will
make
them
hear
my
words,
that
they
may
learn
to
fear
me
all
the
days
that
they
live
upon
the
earth,
and
that
they
may
teach
their
children.
And
ye
came
near
and
stood
under
the
mountain;
and
the
mountain
burned
with
fire
unto
the
heart
of
heaven,
with
darkness,
cloud,
and
thick
darkness.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
you
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire:
ye
heard
the
voice
of
words,
but
ye
saw
no
form;
only
ye
heard
a
voice.
And
he
declared
unto
you
his
covenant,
which
he
commanded
you
to
perform,
even
the
ten
commandments;
and
he
wrote
them
upon
two
tables
of
stone.
And
the
LORD
commanded
me
at
that
time
to
teach
you
statutes
and
judgments,
that
ye
might
do
them
in
the
land
whither
ye
go
over
to
possess
it.
Take
ye
therefore
good
heed
unto
yourselves;
for
ye
saw
no
manner
of
form
on
the
day
that
the
LORD
spake
unto
you
in
Horeb
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire:
lest
ye
corrupt
yourselves,
and
make
you
a
graven
image
in
the
form
of
any
figure,
the
likeness
of
male
or
female,
the
likeness
of
any
beast
that
is
on
the
earth,
the
likeness
of
any
winged
fowl
that
flieth
in
the
heaven,
the
likeness
of
any
thing
that
creepeth
on
the
ground,
the
likeness
of
any
fish
that
is
in
the
water
under
the
earth:
and
lest
thou
lift
up
thine
eyes
unto
heaven,
and
when
thou
seest
the
sun
and
the
moon
and
the
stars,
even
all
the
host
of
heaven,
thou
be
drawn
away
and
worship
them,
and
serve
them,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
divided
unto
all
the
peoples
under
the
whole
heaven.
But
the
LORD
hath
taken
you,
and
brought
you
forth
out
of
the
iron
furnace,
out
of
Egypt,
to
be
unto
him
a
people
of
inheritance,
as
at
this
day.
Furthermore
the
LORD
was
angry
with
me
for
your
sakes,
and
sware
that
I
should
not
go
over
Jordan,
and
that
I
should
not
go
in
unto
that
good
land,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
for
an
inheritance:
but
I
must
die
in
this
land,
I
must
not
go
over
Jordan:
but
ye
shall
go
over,
and
possess
that
good
land.
Take
heed
unto
yourselves,
lest
ye
forget
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
your
God,
which
he
made
with
you,
and
make
you
a
graven
image
in
the
form
of
any
thing
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
forbidden
thee.
For
the
LORD
thy
God
is
a
devouring
fire,
a
jealous
God.
When
thou shalt
beget
children,
and
children’s
children,
and
ye
shall
have
been
long
in
the
land,
and
shall
corrupt
yourselves,
and
make
a
graven
image
in
the
form
of
any
thing,
and
shall
do
that
which
is
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
provoke
him
to
anger:
I
call
heaven
and
earth
to
witness
against
you
this
day,
that
ye
shall
soon
utterly
perish
from
off
the
land whereunto
ye
go
over
Jordan
to
possess
it;
ye
shall
not
prolong
your
days
upon
it,
but
shall
utterly
be
destroyed.
And
the
LORD
shall
scatter
you
among
the
peoples,
and
ye
shall
be
left
few
in
number
among
the
nations,
whither
the
LORD
shall
lead
you
away.
And
there
ye
shall
serve
gods,
the
work
of
men’s
hands,
wood
and
stone,
which
neither
see,
nor
hear,
nor
eat,
nor
smell.
But
if
from
thence
ye
shall
seek
the
LORD
thy
God,
thou shalt
find
him,
if
thou
search
after
him
with
all
thy
heart
and
with
all
thy
soul.
When
thou
art
in
tribulation,
and
all
these
things
are
come
upon
thee,
in
the
latter
days
thou shalt
return
to
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
hearken
unto
his
voice:
for
the
LORD
thy
God
is
a
merciful
God;
he
will
not
fail
thee,
neither
destroy
thee,
nor
forget
the
covenant
of
thy
fathers
which
he
sware
unto
them.
For
ask
now
of
the
days
that
are
past,
which
were
before
thee,
since
the
day
that
God
created
man
upon
the
earth,
and
from
the
one
end
of
heaven
unto
the
other,
whether
there
hath
been
any
such
thing
as
this
great
thing
is,
or
hath
been
heard
like
it?
Did
ever
people
hear
the
voice
of
God
speaking
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire,
as
thou
hast
heard,
and
live?
Or
hath
God
assayed
to
go
and
take
him
a
nation
from
the
midst
of
another
nation,
by
temptations,
by
signs,
and
by
wonders,
and
by
war,
and
by
a
mighty
hand,
and
by
a
stretched
out
arm,
and
by
great
terrors,
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
your
God
did
for
you
in
Egypt
before
your
eyes?
Unto
thee
it
was
shewed,
that
thou mightest
know
that
the
LORD
he
is
God;
there
is
none
else
beside
him.
Out
of
heaven
he
made
thee
to
hear
his
voice,
that
he
might
instruct
thee:
and
upon
earth
he
made
thee
to
see
his
great
fire;
and
thou
heardest
his
words
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire.
And
because
he
loved
thy
fathers,
therefore
he
chose
their
seed
after
them,
and
brought
thee
out
with
his
presence,
with
his
great
power,
out
of
Egypt;
to
drive
out
nations
from
before
thee
greater
and
mightier
than
thou,
to
bring
thee
in,
to
give
thee
their
land
for
an
inheritance,
as
at
this
day.
Know
therefore
this
day,
and
lay
it
to
thine
heart,
that
the
LORD
he
is
God
in
heaven
above
and
upon
the
earth
beneath:
there
is
none
else.
And
thou shalt
keep
his
statutes,
and
his
commandments,
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
that
it
may
go
well
with
thee,
and
with
thy
children
after
thee,
and
that
thou
mayest
prolong
thy
days
upon
the
land,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
for
ever.
Then
Moses
separated
three
cities
beyond
Jordan
toward
the
sunrising;
that
the
manslayer
might
flee
thither,
which
slayeth
his
neighbour
unawares,
and
hated
him
not
in
time
past;
and
that
fleeing
unto
one
of
these
cities
he
might
live:
namely,
Bezer
in
the
wilderness,
in
the
plain
country,
for
the
Reubenites;
and
Ramoth
in
Gilead,
for
the
Gadites;
and
Golan
in
Bashan,
for
the
Manassites.
And
this
is
the
law
which
Moses
set
before
the
children
of
Israel:
these
are
the
testimonies,
and
the
statutes,
and
the
judgments,
which
Moses
spake
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
when
they
came
forth
out
of
Egypt;
beyond
Jordan,
in
the
valley
over
against
Beth-peor,
in
the
land
of
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
who
dwelt
at
Heshbon,
whom
Moses
and
the
children
of
Israel
smote,
when
they
came
forth
out
of
Egypt:
and
they
took
his
land
in
possession,
and
the
land
of
Og
king
of
Bashan,
the
two
kings
of
the
Amorites,
which
were
beyond
Jordan
toward
the
sunrising;
from
Aroer,
which
is
on
the
edge
of
the
valley
of
Arnon,
even
unto
mount
Sion (the
same
is
Hermon),
and
all
the
Arabah
beyond
Jordan
eastward,
even
unto
the
sea
of
the
Arabah,
under
the
slopes
of
Pisgah.
And
Moses
called
unto
all
Israel,
and
said
unto
them,
Hear,
O
Israel,
the
statutes
and
the
judgments
which
I
speak
in
your
ears
this
day,
that
ye
may
learn
them,
and
observe
to
do
them.
The
LORD
our
God
made
a
covenant
with
us
in
Horeb.
The
LORD
made
not
this
covenant
with
our
fathers,
but
with
us,
even
us,
who
are
all
of
us
here
alive
this
day.
The
LORD
spake
with
you
face
to
face
in
the
mount
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire,
(I
stood
between
the
LORD
and
you
at
that
time,
to
shew
you
the
word
of
the
LORD:
for
ye
were
afraid
because
of
the
fire,
and
went
not
up
into
the
mount;)
saying,
I
am
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
brought
thee
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
out
of
the
house
of
bondage.
Thou shalt
have
none
other
gods
before
me.
Thou shalt
not
make
unto
thee
a
graven
image,
the
likeness
of
any
form
that
is
in
heaven
above,
or
that
is
in
the
earth
beneath,
or
that
is
in
the
water
under
the
earth:
thou shalt
not
bow
down
thyself
unto
them,
nor
serve
them:
for
I
the
LORD
thy
God
am
a
jealous
God,
visiting
the
iniquity
of
the
fathers
upon
the
children,
and
upon
the
third
and
upon
the
fourth
generation
of
them
that
hate
me;
and
shewing
mercy
unto
thousands,
of
them
that
love
me
and
keep
my
commandments.
Thou shalt
not
take
the
name
of
the
LORD
thy
God
in
vain:
for
the
LORD
will
not
hold
him
guiltless
that
taketh
his
name
in
vain.
Observe
the
sabbath
day,
to
keep
it
holy,
as
the
LORD
thy
God
commanded
thee.
Six
days shalt
thou
labour,
and
do
all
thy
work:
but
the
seventh
day
is
a
sabbath
unto
the
LORD
thy
God:
in
it
thou shalt
not
do
any
work,
thou,
nor
thy
son,
nor
thy
daughter,
nor
thy
manservant
nor
thy
maidservant,
nor
thine
ox,
nor
thine
ass,
nor
any
of
thy
cattle,
nor
thy
stranger
that
is
within
thy
gates;
that
thy
manservant
and
thy
maidservant
may
rest
as
well
as
thou.
And
thou shalt
remember
that
thou wast
a
servant
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
the
LORD
thy
God
brought
thee
out
thence
by
a
mighty
hand
and
by
a
stretched
out
arm:
therefore
the
LORD
thy
God
commanded
thee
to
keep
the
sabbath
day.
Honour
thy
father
and
thy
mother,
as
the
LORD
thy
God
commanded
thee:
that
thy
days
may
be
long,
and
that
it
may
go
well
with
thee,
upon
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee.
Thou shalt
do
no
murder.
Neither shalt
thou
commit
adultery.
Neither shalt
thou
steal.
Neither shalt
thou
bear
false
witness
against
thy
neighbour.
Neither shalt
thou
covet
thy
neighbour’s
wife;
neither shalt
thou
desire
thy
neighbour’s
house,
his
field,
or
his
manservant,
or
his
maidservant,
his
ox,
or
his
ass,
or
any
thing
that
is
thy
neighbour’s.
These
words
the
LORD
spake
unto
all
your
assembly
in
the
mount
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire,
of
the
cloud,
and
of
the
thick
darkness,
with
a
great
voice:
and
he
added
no
more.
And
he
wrote
them
upon
two
tables
of
stone,
and
gave
them
unto
me.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
ye
heard
the
voice
out
of
the
midst
of
the
darkness,
while
the
mountain
did
burn
with
fire,
that
ye
came
near
unto
me,
even
all
the
heads
of
your
tribes,
and
your
elders;
and
ye
said,
Behold,
the
LORD
our
God
hath
shewed
us
his
glory
and
his
greatness,
and
we
have
heard
his
voice
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire:
we
have
seen
this
day
that
God
doth
speak
with
man,
and
he
liveth.
Now
therefore
why
should
we
die?
for
this
great
fire
will
consume
us:
if
we
hear
the
voice
of
the
LORD
our
God
any
more,
then
we
shall
die.
For
who
is
there
of
all
flesh,
that
hath
heard
the
voice
of
the
living
God
speaking
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire,
as
we
have,
and
lived?
Go
thou
near,
and
hear
all
that
the
LORD
our
God
shall
say:
and
speak
thou
unto
us
all
that
the
LORD
our
God
shall
speak
unto
thee;
and
we
will
hear
it,
and
do
it.
And
the
LORD
heard
the
voice
of
your
words,
when
ye
spake
unto
me;
and
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
I
have
heard
the
voice
of
the
words
of
this
people,
which
they
have
spoken
unto
thee:
they
have
well
said
all
that
they
have
spoken.
Oh
that
there
were
such
an
heart
in
them,
that
they
would
fear
me,
and
keep
all
my
commandments
always,
that
it
might
be
well
with
them,
and
with
their
children
for
ever!
Go
say
to
them,
Return
ye
to
your
tents.
But
as
for
thee,
stand
thou
here
by
me,
and
I
will
speak
unto
thee
all
the
commandment,
and
the
statutes,
and
the
judgments,
which
thou shalt
teach
them,
that
they
may
do
them
in
the
land
which
I
give
them
to
possess
it.
Ye
shall
observe
to
do
therefore
as
the
LORD
your
God
hath
commanded
you:
ye
shall
not
turn
aside
to
the
right
hand
or
to
the
left.
Ye
shall
walk
in
all
the
way
which
the
LORD
your
God
hath
commanded
you,
that
ye
may
live,
and
that
it
may
be
well
with
you,
and
that
ye
may
prolong
your
days
in
the
land
which
ye
shall
possess.
Now
this
is
the
commandment,
the
statutes,
and
the
judgments,
which
the
LORD
your
God
commanded
to
teach
you,
that
ye
might
do
them
in
the
land
whither
ye
go
over
to
possess
it:
that
thou mightest
fear
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
keep
all
his
statutes
and
his
commandments,
which
I
command
thee,
thou,
and
thy
son,
and
thy
son’s
son,
all
the
days
of
thy
life;
and
that
thy
days
may
be
prolonged.
Hear
therefore,
O
Israel,
and
observe
to
do
it;
that
it
may
be
well
with
thee,
and
that
ye
may
increase
mightily,
as
the
LORD,
the
God
of
thy
fathers,
hath
promised
unto
thee,
in
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey.
Hear,
O
Israel:
the
LORD
our
God
is
one
LORD:
and
thou shalt
love
the
LORD
thy
God
with
all
thine
heart,
and
with
all
thy
soul,
and
with
all
thy
might.
And
these
words,
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
shall
be
upon
thine
heart:
and
thou shalt
teach
them
diligently
unto
thy
children,
and shalt
talk
of
them
when
thou
sittest
in
thine
house,
and
when
thou
walkest
by
the
way,
and
when
thou
liest
down,
and
when
thou risest
up.
And
thou shalt
bind
them
for
a
sign
upon
thine
hand,
and
they
shall
be
for
frontlets
between
thine
eyes.
And
thou shalt
write
them
upon
the
door
posts
of
thy
house,
and
upon
thy
gates.
And
it
shall
be,
when
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
bring
thee
into
the
land
which
he
sware
unto
thy
fathers,
to
Abraham,
to
Isaac,
and
to
Jacob,
to
give
thee;
great
and
goodly
cities,
which
thou
buildedst
not,
and
houses
full
of
all
good
things,
which
thou
filledst
not,
and
cisterns
hewn
out,
which
thou hewedst
not,
vineyards
and
olive
trees,
which
thou
plantedst
not,
and
thou shalt
eat
and
be
full;
then
beware
lest
thou
forget
the
LORD,
which
brought
thee
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
out
of
the
house
of
bondage.
Thou shalt
fear
the
LORD
thy
God;
and
him shalt
thou
serve,
and shalt
swear
by
his
name.
Ye
shall
not
go
after
other
gods,
of
the
gods
of
the
peoples
which
are
round
about
you;
for
the
LORD
thy
God
in
the
midst
of
thee
is
a
jealous
God;
lest
the
anger
of
the
LORD
thy
God
be
kindled
against
thee,
and
he
destroy
thee
from
off
the
face
of
the
earth.
Ye
shall
not
tempt
the
LORD
your
God,
as
ye
tempted
him
in
Massah.
Ye
shall
diligently
keep
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
your
God,
and
his
testimonies,
and
his
statutes,
which
he
hath
commanded
thee.
And
thou shalt
do
that
which
is
right
and
good
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
that
it
may
be
well
with
thee,
and
that
thou
mayest
go
in
and
possess
the
good
land
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
thy
fathers,
to
thrust
out
all
thine
enemies
from
before
thee,
as
the
LORD
hath
spoken.
When
thy
son
asketh
thee
in
time
to
come,
saying,
What
mean
the
testimonies,
and
the
statutes,
and
the
judgments,
which
the
LORD
our
God
hath
commanded
you?
then
thou shalt
say
unto
thy
son,
We
were
Pharaoh’s
bondmen
in
Egypt;
and
the
LORD
brought
us
out
of
Egypt
with
a
mighty
hand:
and
the
LORD
shewed
signs
and
wonders,
great
and
sore,
upon
Egypt,
upon
Pharaoh,
and
upon
all
his
house,
before
our
eyes:
and
he
brought
us
out
from
thence,
that
he
might
bring
us
in,
to
give
us
the
land
which
he
sware
unto
our
fathers.
And
the
LORD
commanded
us
to
do
all
these
statutes,
to
fear
the
LORD
our
God,
for
our
good
always,
that
he
might
preserve
us
alive,
as
at
this
day.
And
it
shall
be
righteousness
unto
us,
if
we
observe
to
do
all
this
commandment
before
the
LORD
our
God,
as
he
hath
commanded
us.
When
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
bring
thee
into
the
land
whither
thou
goest
to
possess
it,
and
shall
cast
out
many
nations
before
thee,
the
Hittite,
and
the
Girgashite,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite,
seven
nations
greater
and
mightier
than
thou;
and
when
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
deliver
them
up
before
thee,
and
thou shalt
smite
them;
then
thou shalt
utterly
destroy
them;
thou shalt
make
no
covenant
with
them,
nor
shew
mercy
unto
them:
neither shalt
thou
make
marriages
with
them;
thy
daughter
thou shalt
not
give
unto
his
son,
nor
his
daughter shalt
thou
take
unto
thy
son.
For
he
will
turn
away
thy
son
from
following
me,
that
they
may
serve
other
gods:
so
will
the
anger
of
the
LORD
be
kindled
against
you,
and
he
will
destroy
thee
quickly.
But
thus
shall
ye
deal
with
them;
ye
shall
break
down
their
altars,
and
dash
in
pieces
their
pillars,
and
hew
down
their
Asherim,
and
burn
their
graven
images
with
fire.
For
thou
art
an
holy
people
unto
the
LORD
thy
God:
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
chosen
thee
to
be
a
peculiar
people
unto
himself,
above
all
peoples
that
are
upon
the
face
of
the
earth.
The
LORD
did
not
set
his
love
upon
you,
nor
choose
you,
because
ye
were
more
in
number
than
any
people;
for
ye
were
the
fewest
of
all
peoples:
but
because
the
LORD
loveth
you,
and
because
he
would
keep
the
oath
which
he
sware
unto
your
fathers,
hath
the
LORD
brought
you
out
with
a
mighty
hand,
and
redeemed
you
out
of
the
house
of
bondage,
from
the
hand
of
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt.
Know
therefore
that
the
LORD
thy
God,
he
is
God;
the
faithful
God,
which
keepeth
covenant
and
mercy
with
them
that
love
him
and
keep
his
commandments
to
a
thousand
generations;
and
repayeth
them
that
hate
him
to
their
face,
to
destroy
them:
he
will
not
be
slack
to
him
that
hateth
him,
he
will
repay
him
to
his
face.
Thou shalt
therefore
keep
the
commandment,
and
the
statutes,
and
the
judgments,
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
to
do
them.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
because
ye
hearken
to
these
judgments,
and
keep,
and
do
them,
that
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
keep
with
thee
the
covenant
and
the
mercy
which
he
sware
unto
thy
fathers:
and
he
will
love
thee,
and
bless
thee,
and
multiply
thee:
he
will
also
bless
the
fruit
of
thy
body
and
the
fruit
of
thy
ground,
thy
corn
and
thy
wine
and
thine
oil,
the
increase
of
thy
kine
and
the
young
of
thy
flock,
in
the
land
which
he
sware
unto
thy
fathers
to
give
thee.
Thou shalt
be
blessed
above
all
peoples:
there
shall
not
be
male
or
female
barren
among
you,
or
among
your
cattle.
And
the
LORD
will
take
away
from
thee
all
sickness;
and
he
will
put
none
of
the
evil
diseases
of
Egypt,
which
thou
knowest,
upon
thee,
but
will
lay
them
upon
all
them
that
hate
thee.
And
thou shalt
consume
all
the
peoples
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
deliver
unto
thee;
thine
eye
shall
not
pity
them:
neither shalt
thou
serve
their
gods;
for
that
will
be
a
snare
unto
thee.
If
thou shalt
say
in
thine
heart,
These
nations
are
more
than
I;
how
can
I
dispossess
them?
thou shalt
not
be
afraid
of
them:
thou shalt
well
remember
what
the
LORD
thy
God
did
unto
Pharaoh,
and
unto
all
Egypt;
the
great
temptations
which
thine
eyes
saw,
and
the
signs,
and
the
wonders,
and
the
mighty
hand,
and
the
stretched
out
arm,
whereby
the
LORD
thy
God
brought
thee
out:
so
shall
the
LORD
thy
God
do
unto
all
the
peoples
of
whom
thou
art
afraid.
Moreover
the
LORD
thy
God
will
send
the
hornet
among
them,
until
they
that
are
left,
and
hide
themselves,
perish
from
before
thee.
Thou shalt
not
be
affrighted
at
them:
for
the
LORD
thy
God
is
in
the
midst
of
thee,
a
great
God
and
a
terrible.
And
the
LORD
thy
God
will
cast
out
those
nations
before
thee
by
little
and
little:
thou
mayest
not
consume
them
at
once,
lest
the
beasts
of
the
field
increase
upon
thee.
But
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
deliver
them
up
before
thee,
and
shall discomfit
them
with
a
great
discomfiture,
until
they
be
destroyed.
And
he
shall
deliver
their
kings
into
thine
hand,
and
thou shalt
make
their
name
to
perish
from
under
heaven:
there
shall
no
man
be
able
to
stand
before
thee,
until
thou
have
destroyed
them.
The
graven
images
of
their
gods
shall
ye
burn
with
fire:
thou shalt
not
covet
the
silver
or
the
gold
that
is
on
them,
nor
take
it
unto
thee,
lest
thou
be
snared
therein:
for
it
is
an
abomination
to
the
LORD
thy
God:
and
thou shalt
not
bring
an
abomination
into
thine
house,
and
become
a
devoted
thing
like
unto
it:
thou shalt
utterly
detest
it,
and
thou shalt
utterly
abhor
it;
for
it
is
a
devoted
thing.
All
the
commandment
which
I
command
thee
this
day
shall
ye
observe
to
do,
that
ye
may
live,
and
multiply,
and
go
in
and
possess
the
land
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
your
fathers.
And
thou shalt
remember
all
the
way
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
led
thee
these
forty
years
in
the
wilderness,
that
he
might
humble
thee,
to
prove
thee,
to
know
what
was
in
thine
heart,
whether
thou
wouldest
keep
his
commandments,
or
no.
And
he
humbled
thee,
and
suffered
thee
to
hunger,
and
fed
thee
with
manna,
which
thou
knewest
not,
neither
did
thy
fathers
know;
that
he
might
make
thee
know
that
man
doth
not
live
by
bread
only,
but
by
every
thing
that
proceedeth
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
LORD
doth
man
live.
Thy
raiment
waxed
not
old
upon
thee,
neither
did
thy
foot
swell,
these
forty
years.
And
thou shalt
consider
in
thine
heart,
that,
as
a
man
chasteneth
his
son,
so
the
LORD
thy
God
chasteneth
thee.
And
thou shalt
keep
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
walk
in
his
ways,
and
to
fear
him.
For
the
LORD
thy
God
bringeth
thee
into
a
good
land,
a
land
of
brooks
of
water,
of
fountains
and
depths,
springing
forth
in
valleys
and
hills;
a
land
of
wheat
and
barley,
and
vines
and
fig
trees
and
pomegranates;
a
land
of
oil
olives
and
honey;
a
land
wherein
thou shalt
eat
bread
without
scarceness,
thou shalt
not
lack
any
thing
in
it;
a
land
whose
stones
are
iron,
and
out
of
whose
hills
thou
mayest
dig
brass.
And
thou shalt
eat
and
be
full,
and
thou shalt
bless
the
LORD
thy
God
for
the
good
land
which
he
hath
given
thee.
Beware
lest
thou
forget
the
LORD
thy
God,
in
not
keeping
his
commandments,
and
his
judgments,
and
his
statutes,
which
I
command
thee
this
day:
lest
when
thou
hast
eaten
and
art
full,
and
hast
built
goodly
houses,
and
dwelt
therein;
and
when
thy
herds
and
thy
flocks
multiply,
and
thy
silver
and
thy
gold
is
multiplied,
and
all
that
thou
hast
is
multiplied;
then
thine
heart
be
lifted
up,
and
thou
forget
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
brought
thee
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
out
of
the
house
of
bondage;
who
led
thee
through
the
great
and
terrible
wilderness,
wherein
were
fiery
serpents
and
scorpions,
and
thirsty
ground
where
was
no
water;
who
brought
thee
forth
water
out
of
the
rock
of
flint;
who
fed
thee
in
the
wilderness
with
manna,
which
thy
fathers
knew
not;
that
he
might
humble
thee,
and
that
he
might
prove
thee,
to
do
thee
good
at
thy
latter
end:
and
thou
say
in
thine
heart,
My
power
and
the
might
of
mine
hand
hath
gotten
me
this
wealth.
But
thou shalt
remember
the
LORD
thy
God,
for
it
is
he
that
giveth
thee
power
to
get
wealth;
that
he
may
establish
his
covenant
which
he
sware
unto
thy
fathers,
as
at
this
day.
And
it
shall
be,
if
thou shalt
forget
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
walk
after
other
gods,
and
serve
them,
and
worship
them,
I
testify
against
you
this
day
that
ye
shall
surely
perish.
As
the
nations
which
the
LORD
maketh
to
perish
before
you,
so
shall
ye
perish;
because
ye
would
not
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD
your
God.
Hear,
O
Israel:
thou
art
to
pass
over
Jordan
this
day,
to
go
in
to
possess
nations
greater
and
mightier
than
thyself,
cities
great
and
fenced
up
to
heaven,
a
people
great
and
tall,
the
sons
of
the
Anakim,
whom
thou
knowest,
and
of
whom
thou
hast
heard
say,
Who
can
stand
before
the
sons
of
Anak?
Know
therefore
this
day,
that
the
LORD
thy
God
is
he
which
goeth
over
before
thee
as
a
devouring
fire;
he
shall
destroy
them,
and
he
shall
bring
them
down
before
thee:
so shalt
thou
drive
them
out,
and
make
them
to
perish
quickly,
as
the
LORD
hath
spoken
unto
thee.
Speak
not
thou
in
thine
heart,
after
that
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
thrust
them
out
from
before
thee,
saying,
For
my
righteousness
the
LORD
hath
brought
me
in
to
possess
this
land:
whereas
for
the
wickedness
of
these
nations
the
LORD
doth
drive
them
out
from
before
thee.
Not
for
thy
righteousness,
or
for
the
uprightness
of
thine
heart,
dost
thou
go
in
to
possess
their
land:
but
for
the
wickedness
of
these
nations
the
LORD
thy
God
doth
drive
them
out
from
before
thee,
and
that
he
may
establish
the
word
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
thy
fathers,
to
Abraham,
to
Isaac,
and
to
Jacob.
Know
therefore,
that
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
not
this
good
land
to
possess
it
for
thy
righteousness;
for
thou
art
a
stiffnecked
people.
Remember,
forget
thou
not,
how
thou provokedst
the
LORD
thy
God
to
wrath
in
the
wilderness:
from
the
day
that
thou
wentest
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
until
ye
came
unto
this
place,
ye
have
been
rebellious
against
the
LORD.
Also
in
Horeb
ye
provoked
the
LORD
to
wrath,
and
the
LORD
was
angry
with
you
to
have
destroyed
you.
When
I
was
gone
up
into
the
mount
to
receive
the
tables
of
stone,
even
the
tables
of
the
covenant
which
the
LORD
made
with
you,
then
I
abode
in
the
mount
forty
days
and
forty
nights;
I
did
neither
eat
bread
nor
drink
water.
And
the
LORD
delivered
unto
me
the
two
tables
of
stone
written
with
the
finger
of
God;
and
on
them
was
written
according
to
all
the
words,
which
the
LORD
spake
with
you
in
the
mount
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire
in
the
day
of
the
assembly.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
forty
days
and
forty
nights,
that
the
LORD
gave
me
the
two
tables
of
stone,
even
the
tables
of
the
covenant.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Arise,
get
thee
down
quickly
from
hence;
for
thy
people
which
thou
hast
brought
forth
out
of
Egypt
have
corrupted
themselves;
they
are
quickly
turned
aside
out
of
the
way
which
I
commanded
them;
they
have
made
them
a
molten
image.
Furthermore
the
LORD
spake
unto
me,
saying,
I
have
seen
this
people,
and,
behold,
it
is
a
stiffnecked
people:
let
me
alone,
that
I
may
destroy
them,
and
blot
out
their
name
from
under
heaven:
and
I
will
make
of
thee
a
nation
mightier
and
greater
than
they.
So
I
turned
and
came
down
from
the
mount,
and
the
mount
burned
with
fire:
and
the
two
tables
of
the
covenant
were
in
my
two
hands.
And
I
looked,
and,
behold,
ye
had
sinned
against
the
LORD
your
God;
ye
had
made
you
a
molten
calf:
ye
had
turned
aside
quickly
out
of
the
way
which
the
LORD
had
commanded
you.
And
I
took
hold
of
the
two
tables,
and
cast
them
out
of
my
two
hands,
and
brake
them
before
your
eyes.
And
I
fell
down
before
the
LORD,
as
at
the
first,
forty
days
and
forty
nights;
I
did
neither
eat
bread
nor
drink
water;
because
of
all
your
sin
which
ye
sinned,
in
doing
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
to
provoke
him
to
anger.
For
I
was
afraid
of
the
anger
and
hot
displeasure,
wherewith
the
LORD
was
wroth
against
you
to
destroy
you.
But
the
LORD
hearkened
unto
me
that
time
also.
And
the
LORD
was
very
angry
with
Aaron
to
have
destroyed
him:
and
I
prayed
for
Aaron
also
the
same
time.
And
I
took
your
sin,
the
calf
which
ye
had
made,
and
burnt
it
with
fire,
and
stamped
it,
grinding
it
very
small,
until
it
was
as
fine
as
dust:
and
I
cast
the
dust
thereof
into
the
brook
that
descended
out
of
the
mount.
And
at
Taberah,
and
at
Massah,
and
at
Kibroth-hattaavah,
ye
provoked
the
LORD
to
wrath.
And
when
the
LORD
sent
you
from
Kadesh-barnea,
saying,
Go
up
and
possess
the
land
which
I
have
given
you;
then
ye
rebelled
against
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
your
God,
and
ye
believed
him
not,
nor
hearkened
to
his
voice.
Ye
have
been
rebellious
against
the
LORD
from
the
day
that
I
knew
you.
So
I
fell
down
before
the
LORD
the
forty
days
and
forty
nights
that
I
fell
down;
because
the
LORD
had
said
he
would
destroy
you.
And
I
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
O
Lord
GOD,
destroy
not
thy
people
and
thine
inheritance,
which
thou
hast
redeemed
through
thy
greatness,
which
thou
hast
brought
forth
out
of
Egypt
with
a
mighty
hand.
Remember
thy
servants,
Abraham,
Isaac,
and
Jacob;
look
not
unto
the
stubbornness
of
this
people,
nor
to
their
wickedness,
nor
to
their
sin:
lest
the
land
whence
thou
broughtest
us
out
say,
Because
the
LORD
was
not
able
to
bring
them
into
the
land
which
he
promised
unto
them,
and
because
he
hated
them,
he
hath
brought
them
out
to
slay
them
in
the
wilderness.
Yet
they
are
thy
people
and
thine
inheritance,
which
thou
broughtest
out
by
thy
great
power
and
by
thy
stretched
out
arm.
At
that
time
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Hew
thee
two
tables
of
stone
like
unto
the
first,
and
come
up
unto
me
into
the
mount,
and
make
thee
an
ark
of
wood.
And
I
will
write
on
the
tables
the
words
that
were
on
the
first
tables
which
thou
brakest,
and
thou shalt
put
them
in
the
ark.
So
I
made
an
ark
of
acacia
wood,
and
hewed
two
tables
of
stone
like
unto
the
first,
and
went
up
into
the
mount,
having
the
two
tables
in
mine
hand.
And
he
wrote
on
the
tables,
according
to
the
first
writing,
the
ten
commandments,
which
the
LORD
spake
unto
you
in
the
mount
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire
in
the
day
of
the
assembly:
and
the
LORD
gave
them
unto
me.
And
I
turned
and
came
down
from
the
mount,
and
put
the
tables
in
the
ark
which
I
had
made;
and
there
they
be,
as
the
LORD
commanded
me.
(And
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed
from
Beeroth
Bene-jaakan
to
Moserah:
there
Aaron
died,
and
there
he
was
buried;
and
Eleazar
his
son
ministered
in
the
priest’s
office
in
his
stead.
From
thence
they
journeyed
unto
Gudgodah;
and
from
Gudgodah
to
Jotbathah,
a
land
of
brooks
of
water.
At
that
time
the
LORD
separated
the
tribe
of
Levi,
to
bear
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
to
stand
before
the
LORD
to
minister
unto
him,
and
to
bless
in
his
name,
unto
this
day.
Wherefore
Levi
hath
no
portion
nor
inheritance
with
his
brethren;
the
LORD
is
his
inheritance,
according
as
the
LORD
thy
God
spake
unto
him.)
And
I
stayed
in
the
mount,
as
at
the
first
time,
forty
days
and
forty
nights:
and
the
LORD
hearkened
unto
me
that
time
also;
the
LORD
would
not
destroy
thee.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Arise,
take
thy
journey
before
the
people;
and
they
shall
go
in
and
possess
the
land,
which
I
sware
unto
their
fathers
to
give
unto
them.
And
now,
Israel,
what
doth
the
LORD
thy
God
require
of
thee,
but
to
fear
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
walk
in
all
his
ways,
and
to
love
him,
and
to
serve
the
LORD
thy
God
with
all
thy
heart
and
with
all
thy
soul,
to
keep
the
commandments
of
the
LORD,
and
his
statutes,
which
I
command
thee
this
day
for
thy
good?
Behold,
unto
the
LORD
thy
God belongeth
the
heaven,
and
the
heaven
of
heavens,
the
earth,
with
all
that
therein
is.
Only
the
LORD
had
a
delight
in
thy
fathers
to
love
them,
and
he
chose
their
seed
after
them,
even
you
above
all
peoples,
as
at
this
day.
Circumcise
therefore
the
foreskin
of
your
heart,
and
be
no
more
stiffnecked.
For
the
LORD
your
God,
he
is
God
of
gods,
and
Lord
of
lords,
the
great
God,
the
mighty,
and
the
terrible,
which
regardeth
not
persons,
nor
taketh
reward.
He
doth
execute
the
judgment
of
the
fatherless
and
widow,
and
loveth
the
stranger,
in
giving
him
food
and
raiment.
Love
ye
therefore
the
stranger:
for
ye
were
strangers
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
Thou shalt
fear
the
LORD
thy
God;
him shalt
thou
serve;
and
to
him shalt
thou
cleave,
and
by
his
name shalt
thou
swear.
He
is
thy
praise,
and
he
is
thy
God,
that
hath
done
for
thee
these
great
and
terrible
things,
which
thine
eyes
have
seen.
Thy
fathers
went
down
into
Egypt
with
threescore
and
ten
persons;
and
now
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
made
thee
as
the
stars
of
heaven
for
multitude.
Therefore
thou shalt
love
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
keep
his
charge,
and
his
statutes,
and
his
judgments,
and
his
commandments,
alway.
And
know
ye
this
day:
for
I
speak
not
with
your
children
which
have
not
known,
and
which
have
not
seen
the
chastisement
of
the
LORD
your
God,
his
greatness,
his
mighty
hand,
and
his
stretched
out
arm,
and
his
signs,
and
his
works,
which
he
did
in
the
midst
of
Egypt
unto
Pharaoh
the
king
of
Egypt,
and
unto
all
his
land;
and
what
he
did
unto
the
army
of
Egypt,
unto
their
horses,
and
to
their
chariots;
how
he
made
the
water
of
the
Red
Sea
to
overflow
them
as
they
pursued
after
you,
and
how
the
LORD
hath
destroyed
them
unto
this
day;
and
what
he
did
unto
you
in
the
wilderness,
until
ye
came
unto
this
place;
and
what
he
did
unto
Dathan
and
Abiram,
the
sons
of
Eliab,
the
son
of
Reuben;
how
the
earth
opened
her
mouth,
and
swallowed
them
up,
and
their
households,
and
their
tents,
and
every
living
thing
that
followed
them,
in
the
midst
of
all
Israel:
but
your
eyes
have
seen
all
the
great
work
of
the
LORD
which
he
did.
Therefore
shall
ye
keep
all
the
commandment
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
that
ye
may
be
strong,
and
go
in
and
possess
the
land,
whither
ye
go
over
to
possess
it;
and
that
ye
may
prolong
your
days
upon
the
land,
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
your
fathers
to
give
unto
them
and
to
their
seed,
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey.
For
the
land,
whither
thou
goest
in
to
possess
it,
is
not
as
the
land
of
Egypt,
from
whence
ye
came
out,
where
thou
sowedst
thy
seed,
and
wateredst
it
with
thy
foot,
as
a
garden
of
herbs:
but
the
land,
whither
ye
go
over
to
possess
it,
is
a
land
of
hills
and
valleys,
and
drinketh
water
of
the
rain
of
heaven:
a
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
careth
for;
the
eyes
of
the
LORD
thy
God
are
always
upon
it,
from
the
beginning
of
the
year
even
unto
the
end
of
the
year.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
ye
shall
hearken
diligently
unto
my
commandments
which
I
command
you
this
day,
to
love
the
LORD
your
God,
and
to
serve
him
with
all
your
heart
and
with
all
your
soul,
that
I
will
give
the
rain
of
your
land
in
its
season,
the
former
rain
and
the
latter
rain,
that
thou
mayest
gather
in
thy
corn,
and
thy
wine,
and
thine
oil.
And
I
will
give
grass
in
thy
fields
for
thy
cattle,
and
thou shalt
eat
and
be
full.
Take
heed
to
yourselves,
lest
your
heart
be
deceived,
and
ye
turn
aside,
and
serve
other
gods,
and
worship
them;
and
the
anger
of
the
LORD
be
kindled
against
you,
and
he
shut
up
the
heaven,
that
there
be
no
rain,
and
that
the
land
yield
not
her
fruit;
and
ye
perish
quickly
from
off
the
good
land
which
the
LORD
giveth
you.
Therefore
shall
ye
lay
up
these
my
words
in
your
heart
and
in
your
soul;
and
ye
shall
bind
them
for
a
sign
upon
your
hand,
and
they
shall
be
for
frontlets
between
your
eyes.
And
ye
shall
teach
them
your
children,
talking
of
them,
when
thou
sittest
in
thine
house,
and
when
thou
walkest
by
the
way,
and
when
thou
liest
down,
and
when
thou risest
up.
And
thou shalt
write
them
upon
the
door
posts
of
thine
house,
and
upon
thy
gates:
that
your
days
may
be
multiplied,
and
the
days
of
your
children,
upon
the
land
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
your
fathers
to
give
them,
as
the
days
of
the
heavens
above
the
earth.
For
if
ye
shall
diligently
keep
all
this
commandment
which
I
command
you,
to
do
it;
to
love
the
LORD
your
God,
to
walk
in
all
his
ways,
and
to
cleave
unto
him;
then
will
the
LORD
drive
out
all
these
nations
from
before
you,
and
ye
shall
possess
nations
greater
and
mightier
than
yourselves.
Every
place
whereon
the
sole
of
your
foot
shall
tread
shall
be
yours:
from
the
wilderness,
and
Lebanon,
from
the
river,
the
river
Euphrates,
even
unto
the
hinder
sea
shall
be
your
border.
There
shall
no
man
be
able
to
stand
before
you:
the
LORD
your
God
shall
lay
the
fear
of
you
and
the
dread
of
you
upon
all
the
land
that
ye
shall
tread
upon,
as
he
hath
spoken
unto
you.
Behold,
I
set
before
you
this
day
a
blessing
and
a
curse;
the
blessing,
if
ye
shall
hearken
unto
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
your
God,
which
I
command
you
this
day:
and
the
curse,
if
ye
shall
not
hearken
unto
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
your
God,
but
turn
aside
out
of
the
way
which
I
command
you
this
day,
to
go
after
other
gods,
which
ye
have
not
known.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
bring
thee
into
the
land
whither
thou
goest
to
possess
it,
that
thou shalt
set
the
blessing
upon
mount
Gerizim,
and
the
curse
upon
mount
Ebal.
Are
they
not
beyond
Jordan,
behind
the
way
of
the
going
down
of
the
sun,
in
the
land
of
the
Canaanites
which
dwell
in
the
Arabah,
over
against
Gilgal,
beside
the
oaks
of
Moreh?
For
ye
are
to
pass
over
Jordan
to
go
in
to
possess
the
land
which
the
LORD
your
God
giveth
you,
and
ye
shall
possess
it,
and
dwell
therein.
And
ye
shall
observe
to
do
all
the
statutes
and
the
judgments
which
I
set
before
you
this
day.
These
are
the
statutes
and
the
judgments,
which
ye
shall
observe
to
do
in
the
land
which
the
LORD,
the
God
of
thy
fathers,
hath
given
thee
to
possess
it,
all
the
days
that
ye
live
upon
the
earth.
Ye
shall
surely
destroy
all
the
places,
wherein
the
nations
which
ye
shall
possess
served
their
gods,
upon
the
high
mountains,
and
upon
the
hills,
and
under
every
green
tree:
and
ye
shall
break
down
their
altars,
and
dash
in
pieces
their
pillars,
and
burn
their
Asherim
with
fire;
and
ye
shall
hew
down
the
graven
images
of
their
gods;
and
ye
shall
destroy
their
name
out
of
that
place.
Ye
shall
not
do
so
unto
the
LORD
your
God.
But
unto
the
place
which
the
LORD
your
God
shall
choose
out
of
all
your
tribes
to
put
his
name
there,
even
unto
his
habitation
shall
ye
seek,
and
thither
thou shalt
come:
and
thither
ye
shall
bring
your
burnt
offerings,
and
your
sacrifices,
and
your
tithes,
and
the
heave
offering
of
your
hand,
and
your
vows,
and
your
freewill
offerings,
and
the
firstlings
of
your
herd
and
of
your
flock:
and
there
ye
shall
eat
before
the
LORD
your
God,
and
ye
shall
rejoice
in
all
that
ye
put
your
hand
unto,
ye
and
your
households,
wherein
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
blessed
thee.
Ye
shall
not
do
after
all
the
things
that
we
do
here
this
day,
every
man
whatsoever
is
right
in
his
own
eyes:
for
ye
are
not
as
yet
come
to
the
rest
and
to
the
inheritance,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee.
But
when
ye
go
over
Jordan,
and
dwell
in
the
land
which
the
LORD
your
God
causeth
you
to
inherit,
and
he
giveth
you
rest
from
all
your
enemies
round
about,
so
that
ye
dwell
in
safety;
then
it
shall
come
to
pass
that
the
place
which
the
LORD
your
God
shall
choose
to
cause
his
name
to
dwell
there,
thither
shall
ye
bring
all
that
I
command
you;
your
burnt
offerings,
and
your
sacrifices,
your
tithes,
and
the
heave
offering
of
your
hand,
and
all
your
choice
vows
which
ye
vow
unto
the
LORD:
and
ye
shall
rejoice
before
the
LORD
your
God,
ye,
and
your
sons,
and
your
daughters,
and
your
menservants,
and
your
maidservants,
and
the
Levite
that
is
within
your
gates,
forasmuch
as
he
hath
no
portion
nor
inheritance
with
you.
Take
heed
to
thyself
that
thou
offer
not
thy
burnt
offerings
in
every
place
that
thou
seest:
but
in
the
place
which
the
LORD
shall
choose
in
one
of
thy
tribes,
there
thou shalt
offer
thy
burnt
offerings,
and
there
thou shalt
do
all
that
I
command
thee.
Notwithstanding
thou
mayest
kill
and
eat
flesh
within
all
thy
gates,
after
all
the
desire
of
thy
soul,
according
to
the
blessing
of
the
LORD
thy
God
which
he
hath
given
thee:
the
unclean
and
the
clean
may
eat
thereof,
as
of
the
gazelle,
and
as
of
the
hart.
Only
ye
shall
not
eat
the
blood;
thou shalt
pour
it
out
upon
the
earth
as
water.
Thou
mayest
not
eat
within
thy
gates
the
tithe
of
thy
corn,
or
of
thy
wine,
or
of
thine
oil,
or
the
firstlings
of
thy
herd
or
of
thy
flock,
nor
any
of
thy
vows
which
thou
vowest,
nor
thy
freewill
offerings,
nor
the
heave
offering
of
thine
hand:
but
thou shalt
eat
them
before
the
LORD
thy
God
in
the
place
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose,
thou,
and
thy
son,
and
thy
daughter,
and
thy
manservant,
and
thy
maidservant,
and
the
Levite
that
is
within
thy
gates:
and
thou shalt
rejoice
before
the
LORD
thy
God
in
all
that
thou
puttest
thine
hand
unto.
Take
heed
to
thyself
that
thou
forsake
not
the
Levite
as
long
as
thou
livest
upon
thy
land.
When
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
enlarge
thy
border,
as
he
hath
promised
thee,
and
thou shalt
say,
I
will
eat
flesh,
because
thy
soul
desireth
to
eat
flesh;
thou
mayest
eat
flesh,
after
all
the
desire
of
thy
soul.
If
the
place
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose
to
put
his
name
there
be
too
far
from
thee,
then
thou shalt
kill
of
thy
herd
and
of
thy
flock,
which
the
LORD
hath
given
thee,
as
I
have
commanded
thee,
and
thou shalt
eat
within
thy
gates,
after
all
the
desire
of
thy
soul.
Even
as
the
gazelle
and
as
the
hart
is
eaten,
so
thou shalt
eat
thereof:
the
unclean
and
the
clean
shall
eat
thereof
alike.
Only
be
sure
that
thou
eat
not
the
blood:
for
the
blood
is
the
life;
and
thou shalt
not
eat
the
life
with
the
flesh.
Thou shalt
not
eat
it;
thou shalt
pour
it
out
upon
the
earth
as
water.
Thou shalt
not
eat
it;
that
it
may
go
well
with
thee,
and
with
thy
children
after
thee,
when
thou shalt
do
that
which
is
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD.
Only
thy
holy
things
which
thou
hast,
and
thy
vows,
thou shalt
take,
and
go
unto
the
place
which
the
LORD
shall
choose:
and
thou shalt
offer
thy
burnt
offerings,
the
flesh
and
the
blood,
upon
the
altar
of
the
LORD
thy
God:
and
the
blood
of
thy
sacrifices
shall
be
poured
out
upon
the
altar
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
thou shalt
eat
the
flesh.
Observe
and
hear
all
these
words
which
I
command
thee,
that
it
may
go
well
with
thee,
and
with
thy
children
after
thee
for
ever,
when
thou
doest
that
which
is
good
and
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
When
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
cut
off
the
nations
from
before
thee,
whither
thou
goest
in
to
possess
them,
and
thou
possessest
them,
and
dwellest
in
their
land;
take
heed
to
thyself
that
thou
be
not
ensnared
to
follow
them,
after
that
they
be
destroyed
from
before
thee;
and
that
thou
inquire
not
after
their
gods,
saying,
How
do
these
nations
serve
their
gods?
even
so
will
I
do
likewise.
Thou shalt
not
do
so
unto
the
LORD
thy
God:
for
every
abomination
to
the
LORD,
which
he
hateth,
have
they
done
unto
their
gods;
for
even
their
sons
and
their
daughters
do
they
burn
in
the
fire
to
their
gods.
What
thing
soever
I
command
you,
that
shall
ye
observe
to
do:
thou shalt
not
add thereto,
nor
diminish
from
it.
If
there
arise
in
the
midst
of
thee
a
prophet,
or
a
dreamer
of
dreams,
and
he
give
thee
a
sign
or
a
wonder,
and
the
sign
or
the
wonder
come
to
pass,
whereof
he
spake
unto
thee,
saying,
Let
us
go
after
other
gods,
which
thou
hast
not
known,
and
let
us
serve
them;
thou shalt
not
hearken
unto
the
words
of
that
prophet,
or
unto
that
dreamer
of
dreams:
for
the
LORD
your
God
proveth
you,
to
know
whether
ye
love
the
LORD
your
God
with
all
your
heart
and
with
all
your
soul.
Ye
shall
walk
after
the
LORD
your
God,
and
fear
him,
and
keep
his
commandments,
and
obey
his
voice,
and
ye
shall
serve
him,
and
cleave
unto
him.
And
that
prophet,
or
that
dreamer
of
dreams,
shall
be
put
to
death;
because
he
hath
spoken
rebellion
against
the
LORD
your
God,
which
brought
you
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
redeemed
thee
out
of
the
house
of
bondage,
to
draw
thee
aside
out
of
the
way
which
the
LORD
thy
God
commanded
thee
to
walk
in.
So shalt
thou
put
away
the
evil
from
the
midst
of
thee.
If
thy
brother,
the
son
of
thy
mother,
or
thy
son,
or
thy
daughter,
or
the
wife
of
thy
bosom,
or
thy
friend,
which
is
as
thine
own
soul,
entice
thee
secretly,
saying,
Let
us
go
and
serve
other
gods,
which
thou
hast
not
known,
thou,
nor
thy
fathers;
of
the
gods
of
the
peoples
which
are
round
about
you,
nigh
unto
thee,
or
far
off
from
thee,
from
the
one
end
of
the
earth
even
unto
the
other
end
of
the
earth;
thou shalt
not
consent
unto
him,
nor
hearken
unto
him;
neither
shall
thine
eye
pity
him,
neither shalt
thou
spare,
neither shalt
thou
conceal
him:
but
thou shalt
surely
kill
him;
thine
hand
shall
be
first
upon
him
to
put
him
to
death,
and
afterwards
the
hand
of
all
the
people.
And
thou shalt
stone
him
with
stones,
that
he
die;
because
he
hath
sought
to
draw
thee
away
from
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
brought
thee
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
out
of
the
house
of
bondage.
And
all
Israel
shall
hear,
and
fear,
and
shall
do
no
more
any
such
wickedness
as
this
is
in
the
midst
of
thee.
If
thou shalt
hear
tell
concerning
one
of
thy
cities,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
to
dwell
there,
saying,
Certain
base
fellows
are
gone
out
from
the
midst
of
thee,
and
have
drawn
away
the
inhabitants
of
their
city,
saying,
Let
us
go
and
serve
other
gods,
which
ye
have
not
known;
then shalt
thou
inquire,
and
make
search,
and
ask
diligently;
and,
behold,
if
it
be
truth,
and
the
thing
certain,
that
such
abomination
is
wrought
in
the
midst
of
thee;
thou shalt
surely
smite
the
inhabitants
of
that
city
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
destroying
it
utterly,
and
all
that
is
therein
and
the
cattle
thereof,
with
the
edge
of
the
sword.
And
thou shalt
gather
all
the
spoil
of
it
into
the
midst
of
the
street
thereof,
and shalt
burn
with
fire
the
city,
and
all
the
spoil
thereof
every
whit,
unto
the
LORD
thy
God:
and
it
shall
be
an
heap
for
ever;
it
shall
not
be
built
again.
And
there
shall
cleave
nought
of
the
devoted
thing
to
thine
hand:
that
the
LORD
may
turn
from
the
fierceness
of
his
anger,
and
shew
thee
mercy,
and
have
compassion
upon
thee,
and
multiply
thee,
as
he
hath
sworn
unto
thy
fathers;
when
thou shalt
hearken
to
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
keep
all
his
commandments
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
to
do
that
which
is
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
Ye
are
the
children
of
the
LORD
your
God:
ye
shall
not
cut
yourselves,
nor
make
any
baldness
between
your
eyes
for
the
dead.
For
thou
art
an
holy
people
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
the
LORD
hath
chosen
thee
to
be
a
peculiar
people
unto
himself,
above
all
peoples
that
are
upon
the
face
of
the
earth.
Thou shalt
not
eat
any
abominable
thing.
These
are
the
beasts
which
ye
shall
eat:
the
ox,
the
sheep,
and
the
goat,
the
hart,
and
the
gazelle,
and
the
roebuck,
and
the
wild
goat,
and
the
pygarg,
and
the
antelope,
and
the
chamois.
And
every
beast
that
parteth
the
hoof,
and
hath
the
hoof
cloven
in
two,
and
cheweth
the
cud,
among
the
beasts,
that
ye
shall
eat.
Nevertheless
these
ye
shall
not
eat
of
them
that
chew
the
cud,
or
of
them
that
have
the
hoof
cloven:
the
camel,
and
the
hare,
and
the
coney,
because
they
chew
the
cud
but
part
not
the
hoof,
they
are
unclean
unto
you:
and
the
swine,
because
he
parteth
the
hoof
but
cheweth
not
the
cud,
he
is
unclean
unto
you:
of
their
flesh
ye
shall
not
eat,
and
their
carcases
ye
shall
not
touch.
These
ye
shall
eat
of
all
that
are
in
the
waters:
whatsoever
hath
fins
and
scales
shall
ye
eat:
and
whatsoever
hath
not
fins
and
scales
ye
shall
not
eat;
it
is
unclean
unto
you.
Of
all
clean
birds
ye
may
eat.
But
these
are
they
of
which
ye
shall
not
eat:
the
eagle,
and
the gier
eagle,
and
the
ospray;
and
the
glede,
and
the
falcon,
and
the
kite
after
its
kind;
and
every
raven
after
its
kind;
and
the
ostrich,
and
the
night
hawk,
and
the seamew,
and
the
hawk
after
its
kind;
the
little
owl,
and
the
great
owl,
and
the
horned
owl;
and
the
pelican,
and
the
vulture,
and
the
cormorant;
and
the
stork,
and
the
heron
after
its
kind,
and
the
hoopoe,
and
the
bat.
And
all
winged
creeping
things
are
unclean
unto
you:
they
shall
not
be
eaten.
Of
all
clean
fowls
ye
may
eat.
Ye
shall
not
eat
of
any
thing
that
dieth
of
itself:
thou
mayest
give
it
unto
the
stranger
that
is
within
thy
gates,
that
he
may
eat
it;
or
thou
mayest
sell
it
unto
a
foreigner:
for
thou
art
an
holy
people
unto
the
LORD
thy
God.
Thou shalt
not
seethe
a
kid
in
its
mother’s
milk.
Thou shalt
surely
tithe
all
the
increase
of
thy
seed,
that
which
cometh
forth
of
the
field
year
by
year.
And
thou shalt
eat
before
the
LORD
thy
God,
in
the
place
which
he
shall
choose
to
cause
his
name
to
dwell
there,
the
tithe
of
thy
corn,
of
thy
wine,
and
of
thine
oil,
and
the
firstlings
of
thy
herd
and
of
thy
flock;
that
thou
mayest
learn
to
fear
the
LORD
thy
God
always.
And
if
the
way
be
too
long
for
thee,
so
that
thou
art
not
able
to
carry
it,
because
the
place
is
too
far
from
thee,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose
to
set
his
name
there,
when
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
bless
thee:
then shalt
thou
turn
it
into
money,
and
bind
up
the
money
in
thine
hand,
and shalt
go
unto
the
place
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose:
and
thou shalt
bestow
the
money
for
whatsoever
thy
soul
desireth,
for
oxen,
or
for
sheep,
or
for
wine,
or
for
strong
drink,
or
for
whatsoever
thy
soul
asketh
of
thee:
and
thou shalt
eat
there
before
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
thou shalt
rejoice,
thou
and
thine
household:
and
the
Levite
that
is
within
thy
gates,
thou shalt
not
forsake
him;
for
he
hath
no
portion
nor
inheritance
with
thee.
At
the
end
of
every
three
years
thou shalt
bring
forth
all
the
tithe
of
thine
increase
in
the
same
year,
and shalt
lay
it
up
within
thy
gates:
and
the
Levite,
because
he
hath
no
portion
nor
inheritance
with
thee,
and
the
stranger,
and
the
fatherless,
and
the
widow,
which
are
within
thy
gates,
shall
come,
and
shall
eat
and
be
satisfied;
that
the
LORD
thy
God
may
bless
thee
in
all
the
work
of
thine
hand
which
thou
doest.
At
the
end
of
every
seven
years
thou shalt
make
a
release.
And
this
is
the
manner
of
the
release:
every
creditor
shall
release
that
which
he
hath
lent
unto
his
neighbour;
he
shall
not
exact
it
of
his
neighbour
and
his
brother;
because
the
LORD’S
release
hath
been
proclaimed.
Of
a
foreigner
thou
mayest
exact
it:
but
whatsoever
of
thine
is
with
thy
brother
thine
hand
shall
release.
Howbeit
there
shall
be
no
poor
with
thee; (for
the
LORD
will
surely
bless
thee
in
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
for
an
inheritance
to
possess
it;)
if
only
thou
diligently
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
observe
to
do
all
this
commandment
which
I
command
thee
this
day.
For
the
LORD
thy
God
will
bless
thee,
as
he
promised
thee:
and
thou shalt
lend
unto
many
nations,
but
thou shalt
not
borrow;
and
thou shalt
rule
over
many
nations,
but
they
shall
not
rule
over
thee.
If
there
be
with
thee
a
poor
man,
one
of
thy
brethren,
within
any
of
thy
gates
in
thy
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
thou shalt
not
harden
thine
heart,
nor
shut
thine
hand
from
thy
poor
brother:
but
thou shalt
surely
open
thine
hand
unto
him,
and shalt
surely
lend
him
sufficient
for
his
need
in
that
which
he
wanteth.
Beware
that
there
be
not
a
base
thought
in
thine
heart,
saying,
The
seventh
year,
the
year
of
release,
is
at
hand;
and
thine
eye
be
evil
against
thy
poor
brother,
and
thou
give
him
nought;
and
he
cry
unto
the
LORD
against
thee,
and
it
be
sin
unto
thee.
Thou shalt
surely
give
him,
and
thine
heart
shall
not
be
grieved
when
thou
givest
unto
him:
because
that
for
this
thing
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
bless
thee
in
all
thy
work,
and
in
all
that
thou
puttest
thine
hand
unto.
For
the
poor
shall
never
cease
out
of
the
land:
therefore
I
command
thee,
saying,
Thou shalt
surely
open
thine
hand
unto
thy
brother,
to
thy
needy,
and
to
thy
poor,
in
thy
land.
If
thy
brother,
an
Hebrew
man,
or
an
Hebrew
woman,
be
sold
unto
thee,
and
serve
thee
six
years;
then
in
the
seventh
year
thou shalt
let
him
go
free
from
thee.
And
when
thou lettest
him
go
free
from
thee,
thou shalt
not
let
him
go
empty:
thou shalt
furnish
him
liberally
out
of
thy
flock,
and
out
of
thy threshing-floor,
and
out
of
thy
winepress:
as
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
blessed
thee
thou shalt
give
unto
him.
And
thou shalt
remember
that
thou wast
a
bondman
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
the
LORD
thy
God
redeemed
thee:
therefore
I
command
thee
this
thing
today.
And
it
shall
be,
if
he
say
unto
thee,
I
will
not
go
out
from
thee;
because
he
loveth
thee
and
thine
house,
because
he
is
well
with
thee;
then
thou shalt
take
an
awl,
and
thrust
it
through
his
ear
unto
the
door,
and
he
shall
be
thy
servant
for
ever.
And
also
unto
thy
maidservant
thou shalt
do
likewise.
It
shall
not
seem
hard
unto
thee,
when
thou lettest
him
go
free
from
thee;
for
to
the
double
of
the
hire
of
an
hireling
hath
he
served
thee
six
years:
and
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
bless
thee
in
all
that
thou
doest.
All
the
firstling
males
that
are
born
of
thy
herd
and
of
thy
flock
thou shalt
sanctify
unto
the
LORD
thy
God:
thou shalt
do
no
work
with
the
firstling
of
thine
ox,
nor
shear
the
firstling
of
thy
flock.
Thou shalt
eat
it
before
the
LORD
thy
God
year
by
year
in
the
place
which
the
LORD
shall
choose,
thou
and
thy
household.
And
if
it
have
any
blemish,
as
if
it
be
lame
or
blind,
any
ill
blemish
whatsoever,
thou shalt
not
sacrifice
it
unto
the
LORD
thy
God.
Thou shalt
eat
it
within
thy
gates:
the
unclean
and
the
clean
shall
eat
it
alike,
as
the
gazelle,
and
as
the
hart.
Only
thou shalt
not
eat
the
blood
thereof;
thou shalt
pour
it
out
upon
the
ground
as
water.
Observe
the
month
of
Abib,
and
keep
the
passover
unto
the
LORD
thy
God:
for
in
the
month
of
Abib
the
LORD
thy
God
brought
thee
forth
out
of
Egypt
by
night.
And
thou shalt
sacrifice
the
passover
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
of
the
flock
and
the
herd,
in
the
place
which
the
LORD
shall
choose
to
cause
his
name
to
dwell
there.
Thou shalt
eat
no
leavened
bread
with
it;
seven
days shalt
thou
eat
unleavened
bread
therewith,
even
the
bread
of
affliction;
for
thou
camest
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
in
haste:
that
thou
mayest
remember
the
day
when
thou
camest
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
all
the
days
of
thy
life.
And
there
shall
be
no
leaven
seen
with
thee
in
all
thy
borders
seven
days;
neither
shall
any
of
the
flesh,
which
thou sacrificest
the
first
day
at
even,
remain
all
night
until
the
morning.
Thou
mayest
not
sacrifice
the
passover
within
any
of
thy
gates,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee:
but
at
the
place
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose
to
cause
his
name
to
dwell
in,
there
thou shalt
sacrifice
the
passover
at
even,
at
the
going
down
of
the
sun,
at
the
season
that
thou
camest
forth
out
of
Egypt.
And
thou shalt
roast
and
eat
it
in
the
place
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose:
and
thou shalt
turn
in
the
morning,
and
go
unto
thy
tents.
Six
days
thou shalt
eat
unleavened
bread:
and
on
the
seventh
day
shall
be
a
solemn
assembly
to
the
LORD
thy
God;
thou shalt
do
no
work
therein.
Seven
weeks shalt
thou
number
unto
thee:
from
the
time
thou
beginnest
to
put
the
sickle
to
the
standing
corn shalt
thou
begin
to
number
seven
weeks.
And
thou shalt
keep
the
feast
of
weeks
unto
the
LORD
thy
God
with
a
tribute
of
a
freewill
offering
of
thine
hand,
which
thou shalt
give,
according
as
the
LORD
thy
God
blesseth
thee:
and
thou shalt
rejoice
before
the
LORD
thy
God,
thou,
and
thy
son,
and
thy
daughter,
and
thy
manservant,
and
thy
maidservant,
and
the
Levite
that
is
within
thy
gates,
and
the
stranger,
and
the
fatherless,
and
the
widow,
that
are
in
the
midst
of
thee,
in
the
place
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose
to
cause
his
name
to
dwell
there.
And
thou shalt
remember
that
thou wast
a
bondman
in
Egypt:
and
thou shalt
observe
and
do
these
statutes.
Thou shalt
keep
the
feast
of
tabernacles
seven
days,
after
that
thou
hast
gathered
in
from
thy threshing-floor
and
from
thy
winepress:
and
thou shalt
rejoice
in
thy
feast,
thou,
and
thy
son,
and
thy
daughter,
and
thy
manservant,
and
thy
maidservant,
and
the
Levite,
and
the
stranger,
and
the
fatherless,
and
the
widow,
that
are
within
thy
gates.
Seven
days shalt
thou
keep
a
feast
unto
the
LORD
thy
God
in
the
place
which
the
LORD
shall
choose:
because
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
bless
thee
in
all
thine
increase,
and
in
all
the
work
of
thine
hands,
and
thou shalt
be
altogether
joyful.
Three
times
in
a
year
shall
all
thy
males
appear
before
the
LORD
thy
God
in
the
place
which
he
shall
choose;
in
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread,
and
in
the
feast
of
weeks,
and
in
the
feast
of
tabernacles:
and
they
shall
not
appear
before
the
LORD
empty:
every
man
shall
give
as
he
is
able,
according
to
the
blessing
of
the
LORD
thy
God
which
he
hath
given
thee.
Judges
and
officers shalt
thou
make
thee
in
all
thy
gates,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
according
to
thy
tribes:
and
they
shall
judge
the
people
with
righteous
judgment.
Thou shalt
not
wrest
judgment;
thou shalt
not
respect
persons:
neither shalt
thou
take
a
gift;
for
a
gift
doth
blind
the
eyes
of
the
wise,
and
pervert
the
words
of
the
righteous.
That
which
is
altogether
just shalt
thou
follow,
that
thou
mayest
live,
and
inherit
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee.
Thou shalt
not
plant
thee
an
Asherah
of
any
kind
of
tree
beside
the
altar
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
thou shalt
make
thee.
Neither shalt
thou
set
thee
up
a
pillar;
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hateth.
Thou shalt
not
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD
thy
God
an
ox,
or
a
sheep,
wherein
is
a
blemish,
or
any evil-favouredness:
for
that
is
an
abomination
unto
the
LORD
thy
God.
If
there
be
found
in
the
midst
of
thee,
within
any
of
thy
gates
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
man
or
woman,
that
doeth
that
which
is
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
in
transgressing
his
covenant,
and
hath
gone
and
served
other
gods,
and
worshipped
them,
or
the
sun,
or
the
moon,
or
any
of
the
host
of
heaven,
which
I
have
not
commanded;
and
it
be
told
thee,
and
thou
hast
heard
of
it,
then shalt
thou
inquire
diligently,
and,
behold,
if
it
be
true,
and
the
thing
certain,
that
such
abomination
is
wrought
in
Israel;
then shalt
thou
bring
forth
that
man
or
that
woman,
which
have
done
this
evil
thing,
unto
thy
gates,
even
the
man
or
the
woman;
and
thou shalt
stone
them
with
stones,
that
they
die.
At
the
mouth
of
two
witnesses,
or
three
witnesses,
shall
he
that
is
to
die
be
put
to
death;
at
the
mouth
of
one
witness
he
shall
not
be
put
to
death.
The
hand
of
the
witnesses
shall
be
first
upon
him
to
put
him
to
death,
and
afterward
the
hand
of
all
the
people.
So
thou shalt
put
away
the
evil
from
the
midst
of
thee.
If
there
arise
a
matter
too
hard
for
thee
in
judgment,
between
blood
and
blood,
between
plea
and
plea,
and
between
stroke
and
stroke,
being
matters
of
controversy
within
thy
gates:
then shalt
thou
arise,
and
get
thee
up
unto
the
place
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose;
and
thou shalt
come
unto
the
priests
the
Levites,
and
unto
the
judge
that
shall
be
in
those
days:
and
thou shalt
inquire;
and
they
shall
shew
thee
the
sentence
of
judgment:
and
thou shalt
do
according
to
the
tenor
of
the
sentence,
which
they
shall
shew
thee
from
that
place
which
the
LORD
shall
choose;
and
thou shalt
observe
to
do
according
to
all
that
they
shall
teach
thee:
according
to
the
tenor
of
the
law
which
they
shall
teach
thee,
and
according
to
the
judgment
which
they
shall
tell
thee,
thou shalt
do:
thou shalt
not
turn
aside
from
the
sentence
which
they
shall
shew
thee,
to
the
right
hand,
nor
to
the
left.
And
the
man
that
doeth
presumptuously,
in
not
hearkening
unto
the
priest
that
standeth
to
minister
there
before
the
LORD
thy
God,
or
unto
the
judge,
even
that
man
shall
die:
and
thou shalt
put
away
the
evil
from
Israel.
And
all
the
people
shall
hear,
and
fear,
and
do
no
more
presumptuously.
When
thou
art
come
unto
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
and shalt
possess
it,
and shalt
dwell
therein;
and shalt
say,
I
will
set
a
king
over
me,
like
as
all
the
nations
that
are
round
about
me;
thou shalt
in
any
wise
set
him
king
over
thee,
whom
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose:
one
from
among
thy
brethren shalt
thou
set
king
over
thee:
thou
mayest
not
put
a
foreigner
over
thee,
which
is
not
thy
brother.
Only
he
shall
not
multiply
horses
to
himself,
nor
cause
the
people
to
return
to
Egypt,
to
the
end
that
he
should
multiply
horses:
forasmuch
as
the
LORD
hath
said
unto
you,
Ye
shall
henceforth
return
no
more
that
way.
Neither
shall
he
multiply
wives
to
himself,
that
his
heart
turn
not
away:
neither
shall
he
greatly
multiply
to
himself
silver
and
gold.
And
it
shall
be,
when
he
sitteth
upon
the
throne
of
his
kingdom,
that
he
shall
write
him
a
copy
of
this
law
in
a
book,
out
of
that
which
is
before
the
priests
the
Levites:
and
it
shall
be
with
him,
and
he
shall
read
therein
all
the
days
of
his
life:
that
he
may
learn
to
fear
the
LORD
his
God,
to
keep
all
the
words
of
this
law
and
these
statutes,
to
do
them:
that
his
heart
be
not
lifted
up
above
his
brethren,
and
that
he
turn
not
aside
from
the
commandment,
to
the
right
hand,
or
to
the
left:
to
the
end
that
he
may
prolong
his
days
in
his
kingdom,
he
and
his
children,
in
the
midst
of
Israel.
The
priests
the
Levites,
even
all
the
tribe
of
Levi,
shall
have
no
portion
nor
inheritance
with
Israel:
they
shall
eat
the
offerings
of
the
LORD
made
by
fire,
and
his
inheritance.
And
they
shall
have
no
inheritance
among
their
brethren:
the
LORD
is
their
inheritance,
as
he
hath
spoken
unto
them.
And
this
shall
be
the
priests’
due
from
the
people,
from
them
that
offer
a
sacrifice,
whether
it
be
ox
or
sheep,
that
they
shall
give
unto
the
priest
the
shoulder,
and
the
two
cheeks,
and
the
maw.
The
firstfruits
of
thy
corn,
of
thy
wine,
and
of
thine
oil,
and
the
first
of
the
fleece
of
thy
sheep, shalt
thou
give
him.
For
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
chosen
him
out
of
all
thy
tribes,
to
stand
to
minister
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
him
and
his
sons
for
ever.
And
if
a
Levite
come
from
any
of
thy
gates
out
of
all
Israel,
where
he
sojourneth,
and
come
with
all
the
desire
of
his
soul
unto
the
place
which
the
LORD
shall
choose;
then
he
shall
minister
in
the
name
of
the
LORD
his
God,
as
all
his
brethren
the
Levites
do,
which
stand
there
before
the
LORD.
They
shall
have
like
portions
to
eat,
beside
that
which
cometh
of
the
sale
of
his
patrimony.
When
thou
art
come
into
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
thou shalt
not
learn
to
do
after
the
abominations
of
those
nations.
There
shall
not
be
found
with
thee
any
one
that
maketh
his
son
or
his
daughter
to
pass
through
the
fire,
one
that
useth
divination,
one
that practiseth augury,
or
an
enchanter,
or
a
sorcerer,
or
a
charmer,
or
a
consulter
with
a
familiar
spirit,
or
a
wizard,
or
a
necromancer.
For
whosoever
doeth
these
things
is
an
abomination
unto
the
LORD:
and
because
of
these
abominations
the
LORD
thy
God
doth
drive
them
out
from
before
thee.
Thou shalt
be
perfect
with
the
LORD
thy
God.
For
these
nations,
which
thou shalt
possess,
hearken
unto
them
that
practise augury,
and
unto
diviners:
but
as
for
thee,
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
not
suffered
thee
so
to
do.
The
LORD
thy
God
will
raise
up
unto
thee
a
prophet
from
the
midst
of
thee,
of
thy
brethren,
like
unto
me;
unto
him
ye
shall
hearken;
according
to
all
that
thou
desiredst
of
the
LORD
thy
God
in
Horeb
in
the
day
of
the
assembly,
saying,
Let
me
not
hear
again
the
voice
of
the
LORD
my
God,
neither
let
me
see
this
great
fire
any
more,
that
I
die
not.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
They
have
well
said
that
which
they
have
spoken.
I
will
raise
them
up
a
prophet
from
among
their
brethren,
like
unto
thee;
and
I
will
put
my
words
in
his
mouth,
and
he
shall
speak
unto
them
all
that
I
shall
command
him.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
whosoever
will
not
hearken
unto
my
words
which
he
shall
speak
in
my
name,
I
will
require
it
of
him.
But
the
prophet,
which
shall
speak
a
word
presumptuously
in
my
name,
which
I
have
not
commanded
him
to
speak,
or
that
shall
speak
in
the
name
of
other
gods,
that
same
prophet
shall
die.
And
if
thou
say
in
thine
heart,
How
shall
we
know
the
word
which
the
LORD
hath
not
spoken?
when
a
prophet
speaketh
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
if
the
thing
follow
not,
nor
come
to
pass,
that
is
the
thing
which
the
LORD
hath
not
spoken:
the
prophet
hath
spoken
it
presumptuously,
thou shalt
not
be
afraid
of
him.
When
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
cut
off
the
nations,
whose
land
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
and
thou
succeedest
them,
and
dwellest
in
their
cities,
and
in
their
houses;
thou shalt
separate
three
cities
for
thee
in
the
midst
of
thy
land,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
to
possess
it.
Thou shalt
prepare
thee
the
way,
and
divide
the
borders
of
thy
land,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
causeth
thee
to
inherit,
into
three
parts,
that
every
manslayer
may
flee
thither.
And
this
is
the
case
of
the
manslayer,
which
shall
flee
thither
and
live:
whoso
killeth
his
neighbour
unawares,
and
hated
him
not
in
time
past;
as
when
a
man
goeth
into
the
forest
with
his
neighbour
to
hew
wood,
and
his
hand fetcheth
a
stroke
with
the
axe
to
cut
down
the
tree,
and
the
head
slippeth
from
the
helve,
and
lighteth
upon
his
neighbour,
that
he
die;
he
shall
flee
unto
one
of
these
cities
and
live:
lest
the
avenger
of
blood
pursue
the
manslayer,
while
his
heart
is
hot,
and
overtake
him,
because
the
way
is
long,
and
smite
him
mortally;
whereas
he
was
not
worthy
of
death,
inasmuch
as
he
hated
him
not
in
time
past.
Wherefore
I
command
thee,
saying,
Thou shalt
separate
three
cities
for
thee.
And
if
the
LORD
thy
God
enlarge
thy
border,
as
he
hath
sworn
unto
thy
fathers,
and
give
thee
all
the
land
which
he
promised
to
give
unto
thy
fathers;
if
thou shalt
keep
all
this
commandment
to
do
it,
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
to
love
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
to
walk
ever
in
his
ways;
then shalt
thou
add
three
cities
more
for
thee,
beside
these
three:
that
innocent
blood
be
not
shed
in
the
midst
of
thy
land,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
for
an
inheritance,
and
so
blood
be
upon
thee.
But
if
any
man
hate
his
neighbour,
and
lie
in
wait
for
him,
and
rise
up
against
him,
and
smite
him
mortally
that
he
die;
and
he
flee
into
one
of
these
cities:
then
the
elders
of
his
city
shall
send
and
fetch
him
thence,
and
deliver
him
into
the
hand
of
the
avenger
of
blood,
that
he
may
die.
Thine
eye
shall
not
pity
him,
but
thou shalt
put
away
the
innocent
blood
from
Israel,
that
it
may
go
well
with
thee.
Thou shalt
not
remove
thy
neighbour’s
landmark,
which
they
of
old
time
have
set,
in
thine
inheritance
which
thou shalt
inherit,
in
the
land
that
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
to
possess
it.
One
witness
shall
not
rise
up
against
a
man
for
any
iniquity,
or
for
any
sin,
in
any
sin
that
he
sinneth:
at
the
mouth
of
two
witnesses,
or
at
the
mouth
of
three
witnesses,
shall
a
matter
be
established.
If
an
unrighteous
witness
rise
up
against
any
man
to
testify
against
him
of wrong-doing;
then
both
the
men,
between
whom
the
controversy
is,
shall
stand
before
the
LORD,
before
the
priests
and
the
judges
which
shall
be
in
those
days;
and
the
judges
shall
make
diligent
inquisition:
and,
behold,
if
the
witness
be
a
false
witness,
and
hath
testified
falsely
against
his
brother;
then
shall
ye
do
unto
him,
as
he
had
thought
to
do
unto
his
brother:
so shalt
thou
put
away
the
evil
from
the
midst
of
thee.
And
those
which
remain
shall
hear,
and
fear,
and
shall
henceforth
commit
no
more
any
such
evil
in
the
midst
of
thee.
And
thine
eye
shall
not
pity;
life
shall
go
for
life,
eye
for
eye,
tooth
for
tooth,
hand
for
hand,
foot
for
foot.
When
thou
goest
forth
to
battle
against
thine
enemies,
and
seest
horses,
and
chariots,
and
a
people
more
than
thou,
thou shalt
not
be
afraid
of
them:
for
the
LORD
thy
God
is
with
thee,
which
brought
thee
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
it
shall
be,
when
ye
draw
nigh
unto
the
battle,
that
the
priest
shall
approach
and
speak
unto
the
people,
and
shall
say
unto
them,
Hear,
O
Israel,
ye
draw
nigh
this
day
unto
battle
against
your
enemies:
let
not
your
heart
faint;
fear
not,
nor
tremble,
neither
be
ye
affrighted
at
them;
for
the
LORD
your
God
is
he
that
goeth
with
you,
to
fight
for
you
against
your
enemies,
to
save
you.
And
the
officers
shall
speak
unto
the
people,
saying,
What
man
is
there
that
hath
built
a
new
house,
and
hath
not
dedicated
it?
let
him
go
and
return
to
his
house,
lest
he
die
in
the
battle,
and
another
man
dedicate
it.
And
what
man
is
there
that
hath
planted
a
vineyard,
and
hath
not
used
the
fruit
thereof?
let
him
go
and
return
unto
his
house,
lest
he
die
in
the
battle,
and
another
man
use
the
fruit
thereof.
And
what
man
is
there
that
hath
betrothed
a
wife,
and
hath
not
taken
her?
let
him
go
and
return
unto
his
house,
lest
he
die
in
the
battle,
and
another
man
take
her.
And
the
officers
shall
speak
further
unto
the
people,
and
they
shall
say,
What
man
is
there
that
is
fearful
and
fainthearted?
let
him
go
and
return
unto
his
house,
lest
his
brethren’s
heart
melt
as
his
heart.
And
it
shall
be,
when
the
officers
have
made
an
end
of
speaking
unto
the
people,
that
they
shall
appoint
captains
of
hosts
at
the
head
of
the
people.
When
thou drawest
nigh
unto
a
city
to
fight
against
it,
then
proclaim
peace
unto
it.
And
it
shall
be,
if
it
make
thee
answer
of
peace,
and
open
unto
thee,
then
it
shall
be,
that
all
the
people
that
is
found
therein
shall
become
tributary
unto
thee,
and
shall
serve
thee.
And
if
it
will
make
no
peace
with
thee,
but
will
make
war
against
thee,
then
thou shalt
besiege
it:
and
when
the
LORD
thy
God
delivereth
it
into
thine
hand,
thou shalt
smite
every
male
thereof
with
the
edge
of
the
sword:
but
the
women,
and
the
little
ones,
and
the
cattle,
and
all
that
is
in
the
city,
even
all
the
spoil
thereof, shalt
thou
take
for
a
prey
unto
thyself;
and
thou shalt
eat
the
spoil
of
thine
enemies,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
given
thee.
Thus shalt
thou
do
unto
all
the
cities
which
are
very
far
off
from
thee,
which
are
not
of
the
cities
of
these
nations.
But
of
the
cities
of
these
peoples,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
for
an
inheritance,
thou shalt
save
alive
nothing
that
breatheth:
but
thou shalt
utterly
destroy
them;
the
Hittite,
and
the
Amorite,
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Perizzite,
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite;
as
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
commanded
thee:
that
they
teach
you
not
to
do
after
all
their
abominations,
which
they
have
done
unto
their
gods;
so
should
ye
sin
against
the
LORD
your
God.
When
thou shalt
besiege
a
city
a
long
time,
in
making
war
against
it
to
take
it,
thou shalt
not
destroy
the
trees
thereof
by
wielding
an
axe
against
them;
for
thou
mayest
eat
of
them,
and
thou shalt
not
cut
them
down;
for
is
the
tree
of
the
field
man,
that
it
should
be
besieged
of
thee?
Only
the
trees
which
thou
knowest
that
they
be
not
trees
for
meat,
thou shalt
destroy
and
cut
them
down;
and
thou shalt
build
bulwarks
against
the
city
that
maketh
war
with
thee,
until
it
fall.
If
one
be
found
slain
in
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
to
possess
it,
lying
in
the
field,
and
it
be
not
known
who
hath
smitten
him:
then
thy
elders
and
thy
judges
shall
come
forth,
and
they
shall
measure
unto
the
cities
which
are
round
about
him
that
is
slain:
and
it
shall
be,
that
the
city
which
is
nearest
unto
the
slain
man,
even
the
elders
of
that
city
shall
take
an
heifer
of
the
herd,
which
hath
not
been
wrought
with,
and
which
hath
not
drawn
in
the
yoke;
and
the
elders
of
that
city
shall
bring
down
the
heifer
unto
a
valley
with
running
water,
which
is
neither
plowed
nor
sown,
and
shall
break
the
heifer’s
neck
there
in
the
valley:
and
the
priests
the
sons
of
Levi
shall
come
near;
for
them
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
chosen
to
minister
unto
him,
and
to
bless
in
the
name
of
the
LORD;
and
according
to
their
word
shall
every
controversy
and
every
stroke
be:
and
all
the
elders
of
that
city,
who
are
nearest
unto
the
slain
man,
shall
wash
their
hands
over
the
heifer
whose
neck
was
broken
in
the
valley:
and
they
shall
answer
and
say,
Our
hands
have
not
shed
this
blood,
neither
have
our
eyes
seen
it.
Forgive,
O
LORD,
thy
people
Israel,
whom
thou
hast
redeemed,
and
suffer
not
innocent
blood
to
remain
in
the
midst
of
thy
people
Israel.
And
the
blood
shall
be
forgiven
them.
So shalt
thou
put
away
the
innocent
blood
from
the
midst
of
thee,
when
thou shalt
do
that
which
is
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD.
When
thou
goest
forth
to
battle
against
thine
enemies,
and
the
LORD
thy
God
delivereth
them
into
thine
hands,
and
thou carriest
them
away
captive,
and
seest
among
the
captives
a
beautiful
woman,
and
thou
hast
a
desire
unto
her,
and
wouldest
take
her
to
thee
to
wife;
then
thou shalt
bring
her
home
to
thine
house;
and
she
shall
shave
her
head,
and
pare
her
nails;
and
she
shall
put
the
raiment
of
her
captivity
from
off
her,
and
shall
remain
in
thine
house,
and
bewail
her
father
and
her
mother
a
full
month:
and
after
that
thou shalt
go
in
unto
her,
and
be
her
husband,
and
she
shall
be
thy
wife.
And
it
shall
be,
if
thou
have
no
delight
in
her,
then
thou shalt
let
her
go
whither
she
will;
but
thou shalt
not
sell
her
at
all
for
money,
thou shalt
not
deal
with
her
as
a
slave,
because
thou
hast
humbled
her.
If
a
man
have
two
wives,
the
one
beloved,
and
the
other
hated,
and
they
have
borne
him
children,
both
the
beloved
and
the
hated;
and
if
the
firstborn
son
be hers
that
was
hated;
then
it
shall
be,
in
the
day
that
he
causeth
his
sons
to
inherit
that
which
he
hath,
that
he
may
not
make
the
son
of
the
beloved
the
firstborn
before
the
son
of
the
hated,
which
is
the
firstborn:
but
he
shall
acknowledge
the
firstborn,
the
son
of
the
hated,
by
giving
him
a
double
portion
of
all
that
he
hath:
for
he
is
the
beginning
of
his
strength;
the
right
of
the
firstborn
is
his.
If
a
man
have
a
stubborn
and
rebellious
son,
which
will
not
obey
the
voice
of
his
father,
or
the
voice
of
his
mother,
and
though
they
chasten
him,
will
not
hearken
unto
them:
then
shall
his
father
and
his
mother
lay
hold
on
him,
and
bring
him
out
unto
the
elders
of
his
city,
and
unto
the
gate
of
his
place;
and
they
shall
say
unto
the
elders
of
his
city,
This
our
son
is
stubborn
and
rebellious,
he
will
not
obey
our
voice;
he
is
a
riotous
liver,
and
a
drunkard.
And
all
the
men
of
his
city
shall
stone
him
with
stones,
that
he
die:
so shalt
thou
put
away
the
evil
from
the
midst
of
thee;
and
all
Israel
shall
hear,
and
fear.
And
if
a
man
have
committed
a
sin
worthy
of
death,
and
he
be
put
to
death,
and
thou
hang
him
on
a
tree;
his
body
shall
not
remain
all
night
upon
the
tree,
but
thou shalt
surely
bury
him
the
same
day;
for
he
that
is
hanged
is
accursed
of
God;
that
thou
defile
not
thy
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
for
an
inheritance.
Thou shalt
not
see
thy
brother’s
ox
or
his
sheep
go
astray,
and
hide
thyself
from
them:
thou shalt
surely
bring
them
again
unto
thy
brother.
And
if
thy
brother
be
not
nigh
unto
thee,
or
if
thou
know
him
not,
then
thou shalt
bring
it
home
to
thine
house,
and
it
shall
be
with
thee
until
thy
brother
seek
after
it,
and
thou shalt
restore
it
to
him
again.
And
so shalt
thou
do
with
his
ass;
and
so shalt
thou
do
with
his
garment;
and
so shalt
thou
do
with
every
lost
thing
of
thy
brother’s,
which
he
hath
lost,
and
thou
hast
found:
thou
mayest
not
hide
thyself.
Thou shalt
not
see
thy
brother’s
ass
or
his
ox
fallen
down
by
the
way,
and
hide
thyself
from
them:
thou shalt
surely
help
him
to
lift
them
up
again.
A
woman
shall
not
wear
that
which
pertaineth
unto
a
man,
neither
shall
a
man
put
on
a
woman’s
garment:
for
whosoever
doeth
these
things
is
an
abomination
unto
the
LORD
thy
God.
If
a
bird’s
nest
chance
to
be
before
thee
in
the
way,
in
any
tree
or
on
the
ground,
with
young
ones
or
eggs,
and
the
dam
sitting
upon
the
young,
or
upon
the
eggs,
thou shalt
not
take
the
dam
with
the
young:
thou shalt
in
any
wise
let
the
dam
go,
but
the
young
thou
mayest
take
unto
thyself;
that
it
may
be
well
with
thee,
and
that
thou
mayest
prolong
thy
days.
When
thou
buildest
a
new
house,
then
thou shalt
make
a
battlement
for
thy
roof,
that
thou
bring
not
blood
upon
thine
house,
if
any
man
fall
from
thence.
Thou shalt
not
sow
thy
vineyard
with
two
kinds
of
seed:
lest
the
whole
fruit
be
forfeited,
the
seed
which
thou
hast
sown,
and
the
increase
of
the
vineyard.
Thou shalt
not
plow
with
an
ox
and
an
ass
together.
Thou shalt
not
wear
a
mingled
stuff,
wool
and
linen
together.
Thou shalt
make
thee
fringes
upon
the
four
borders
of
thy
vesture,
wherewith
thou
coverest
thyself.
If
any
man
take
a
wife,
and
go
in
unto
her,
and
hate
her,
and
lay
shameful
things
to
her
charge,
and
bring
up
an
evil
name
upon
her,
and
say,
I
took
this
woman,
and
when
I
came
nigh
to
her,
I
found
not
in
her
the
tokens
of
virginity:
then
shall
the
father
of
the
damsel,
and
her
mother,
take
and
bring
forth
the
tokens
of
the
damsel’s
virginity
unto
the
elders
of
the
city
in
the
gate:
and
the
damsel’s
father
shall
say
unto
the
elders,
I
gave
my
daughter
unto
this
man
to
wife,
and
he
hateth
her;
and,
lo,
he
hath
laid
shameful
things
to
her
charge,
saying,
I
found
not
in
thy
daughter
the
tokens
of
virginity;
and
yet
these
are
the
tokens
of
my
daughter’s
virginity.
And
they
shall
spread
the
garment
before
the
elders
of
the
city.
And
the
elders
of
that
city
shall
take
the
man
and
chastise
him;
and
they
shall
amerce
him
in
an
hundred
shekels
of
silver,
and
give
them
unto
the
father
of
the
damsel,
because
he
hath
brought
up
an
evil
name
upon
a
virgin
of
Israel:
and
she
shall
be
his
wife;
he
may
not
put
her
away
all
his
days.
But
if
this
thing
be
true,
that
the
tokens
of
virginity
were
not
found
in
the
damsel:
then
they
shall
bring
out
the
damsel
to
the
door
of
her
father’s
house,
and
the
men
of
her
city
shall
stone
her
with
stones
that
she
die:
because
she
hath
wrought
folly
in
Israel,
to
play
the
harlot
in
her
father’s
house:
so shalt
thou
put
away
the
evil
from
the
midst
of
thee.
If
a
man
be
found
lying
with
a
woman
married
to
an
husband,
then
they
shall
both
of
them
die,
the
man
that
lay
with
the
woman,
and
the
woman:
so shalt
thou
put
away
the
evil
from
Israel.
If
there
be
a
damsel
that
is
a
virgin
betrothed
unto
an
husband,
and
a
man
find
her
in
the
city,
and
lie
with
her;
then
ye
shall
bring
them
both
out
unto
the
gate
of
that
city,
and
ye
shall
stone
them
with
stones
that
they
die;
the
damsel,
because
she
cried
not,
being
in
the
city;
and
the
man,
because
he
hath
humbled
his
neighbour’s
wife:
so
thou shalt
put
away
the
evil
from
the
midst
of
thee.
But
if
the
man
find
the
damsel
that
is
betrothed
in
the
field,
and
the
man
force
her,
and
lie
with
her;
then
the
man
only
that
lay
with
her
shall
die:
but
unto
the
damsel
thou shalt
do
nothing;
there
is
in
the
damsel
no
sin
worthy
of
death:
for
as
when
a
man
riseth
against
his
neighbour,
and
slayeth
him,
even
so
is
this
matter:
for
he
found
her
in
the
field;
the
betrothed
damsel
cried,
and
there
was
none
to
save
her.
If
a
man
find
a
damsel
that
is
a
virgin,
which
is
not
betrothed,
and
lay
hold
on
her,
and
lie
with
her,
and
they
be
found;
then
the
man
that
lay
with
her
shall
give
unto
the
damsel’s
father
fifty
shekels
of
silver,
and
she
shall
be
his
wife,
because
he
hath
humbled
her;
he
may
not
put
her
away
all
his
days.
A
man
shall
not
take
his
father’s
wife,
and
shall
not
uncover
his
father’s
skirt.
He
that
is
wounded
in
the
stones,
or
hath
his privy
member
cut
off,
shall
not
enter
into
the
assembly
of
the
LORD.
A
bastard
shall
not
enter
into
the
assembly
of
the
LORD;
even
to
the
tenth
generation
shall
none
of
his
enter
into
the
assembly
of
the
LORD.
An
Ammonite
or
a
Moabite
shall
not
enter
into
the
assembly
of
the
LORD;
even
to
the
tenth
generation
shall
none belonging
to
them
enter
into
the
assembly
of
the
LORD
for
ever:
because
they
met
you
not
with
bread
and
with
water
in
the
way,
when
ye
came
forth
out
of
Egypt;
and
because
they
hired
against
thee
Balaam
the
son
of
Beor
from
Pethor
of
Mesopotamia,
to
curse
thee.
Nevertheless
the
LORD
thy
God
would
not
hearken
unto
Balaam;
but
the
LORD
thy
God
turned
the
curse
into
a
blessing
unto
thee,
because
the
LORD
thy
God
loved
thee.
Thou shalt
not
seek
their
peace
nor
their
prosperity
all
thy
days
for
ever.
Thou shalt
not
abhor
an
Edomite;
for
he
is
thy
brother:
thou shalt
not
abhor
an
Egyptian;
because
thou wast
a
stranger
in
his
land.
The
children
of
the
third
generation
that
are
born
unto
them
shall
enter
into
the
assembly
of
the
LORD.
When
thou
goest
forth
in
camp
against
thine
enemies,
then
thou shalt
keep
thee
from
every
evil
thing.
If
there
be
among
you
any
man,
that
is
not
clean
by
reason
of
that
which
chanceth
him
by
night,
then
shall
he
go
abroad
out
of
the
camp,
he
shall
not
come
within
the
camp:
but
it
shall
be,
when
evening
cometh
on,
he
shall
bathe
himself
in
water:
and
when
the
sun
is
down,
he
shall
come
within
the
camp.
Thou shalt
have
a
place
also
without
the
camp,
whither
thou shalt
go
forth
abroad:
and
thou shalt
have
a
paddle
among
thy
weapons;
and
it
shall
be,
when
thou
sittest
down
abroad,
thou shalt
dig
therewith,
and shalt
turn
back
and
cover
that
which
cometh
from
thee:
for
the
LORD
thy
God
walketh
in
the
midst
of
thy
camp,
to
deliver
thee,
and
to
give
up
thine
enemies
before
thee;
therefore
shall
thy
camp
be
holy:
that
he
see
no
unclean
thing
in
thee,
and
turn
away
from
thee.
Thou shalt
not
deliver
unto
his
master
a
servant
which
is
escaped
from
his
master
unto
thee:
he
shall
dwell
with
thee,
in
the
midst
of
thee,
in
the
place
which
he
shall
choose
within
one
of
thy
gates,
where
it
liketh
him
best:
thou shalt
not
oppress
him.
There
shall
be
no
harlot
of
the
daughters
of
Israel,
neither
shall
there
be
a
sodomite
of
the
sons
of
Israel.
Thou shalt
not
bring
the
hire
of
a
whore,
or
the
wages
of
a
dog,
into
the
house
of
the
LORD
thy
God
for
any
vow:
for
even
both
these
are
an
abomination
unto
the
LORD
thy
God.
Thou shalt
not
lend
upon
usury
to
thy
brother;
usury
of
money,
usury
of
victuals,
usury
of
any
thing
that
is
lent
upon
usury:
unto
a
foreigner
thou
mayest
lend
upon
usury;
but
unto
thy
brother
thou shalt
not
lend
upon
usury:
that
the
LORD
thy
God
may
bless
thee
in
all
that
thou
puttest
thine
hand
unto,
in
the
land
whither
thou
goest
in
to
possess
it.
When
thou shalt
vow
a
vow
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
thou shalt
not
be
slack
to
pay
it:
for
the
LORD
thy
God
will
surely
require
it
of
thee;
and
it
would
be
sin
in
thee.
But
if
thou shalt
forbear
to
vow,
it
shall
be
no
sin
in
thee.
That
which
is
gone
out
of
thy
lips
thou shalt
observe
and
do;
according
as
thou
hast
vowed
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
a
freewill
offering,
which
thou
hast
promised
with
thy
mouth.
When
thou
comest
into
thy
neighbour’s
vineyard,
then
thou
mayest
eat
grapes
thy
fill
at
thine
own
pleasure;
but
thou shalt
not
put
any
in
thy
vessel.
When
thou
comest
into
thy
neighbour’s
standing
corn,
then
thou
mayest
pluck
the
ears
with
thine
hand;
but
thou shalt
not
move
a
sickle
unto
thy
neighbour’s
standing
corn.
When
a
man
taketh
a
wife,
and
marrieth
her,
then
it
shall
be,
if
she
find
no
favour
in
his
eyes,
because
he
hath
found
some unseemly
thing
in
her,
that
he
shall
write
her
a
bill
of
divorcement,
and
give
it
in
her
hand,
and
send
her
out
of
his
house.
And
when
she
is
departed
out
of
his
house,
she
may
go
and
be
another
man’s
wife.
And
if
the
latter
husband
hate
her,
and
write
her
a
bill
of
divorcement,
and
give
it
in
her
hand,
and
send
her
out
of
his
house;
or
if
the
latter
husband
die,
which
took
her
to
be
his
wife;
her
former
husband,
which
sent
her
away,
may
not
take
her
again
to
be
his
wife,
after
that
she
is
defiled;
for
that
is
abomination
before
the
LORD:
and
thou shalt
not
cause
the
land
to
sin,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
for
an
inheritance.
When
a
man
taketh
a
new
wife,
he
shall
not
go
out
in
the
host,
neither
shall
he
be
charged
with
any
business:
he
shall
be
free
at
home
one
year,
and
shall
cheer
his
wife
which
he
hath
taken.
No
man
shall
take
the
mill
or
the
upper
millstone
to
pledge:
for
he
taketh
a
man’s
life
to
pledge.
If
a
man
be
found
stealing
any
of
his
brethren
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
he
deal
with
him
as
a
slave,
or
sell
him;
then
that
thief
shall
die:
so shalt
thou
put
away
the
evil
from
the
midst
of
thee.
Take
heed
in
the
plague
of
leprosy,
that
thou
observe
diligently,
and
do
according
to
all
that
the
priests
the
Levites
shall
teach
you:
as
I
commanded
them,
so
ye
shall
observe
to
do.
Remember
what
the
LORD
thy
God
did
unto
Miriam,
by
the
way
as
ye
came
forth
out
of
Egypt.
When
thou
dost
lend
thy
neighbour
any
manner
of
loan,
thou shalt
not
go
into
his
house
to
fetch
his
pledge.
Thou shalt
stand
without,
and
the
man
to
whom
thou
dost
lend
shall
bring
forth
the
pledge
without
unto
thee.
And
if
he
be
a
poor
man,
thou shalt
not
sleep
with
his
pledge:
thou shalt
surely
restore
to
him
the
pledge
when
the
sun
goeth
down,
that
he
may
sleep
in
his
garment,
and
bless
thee:
and
it
shall
be
righteousness
unto
thee
before
the
LORD
thy
God.
Thou shalt
not
oppress
an
hired
servant
that
is
poor
and
needy,
whether
he
be
of
thy
brethren,
or
of
thy
strangers
that
are
in
thy
land
within
thy
gates:
in
his
day
thou shalt
give
him
his
hire,
neither
shall
the
sun
go
down
upon
it;
for
he
is
poor,
and
setteth
his
heart
upon
it:
lest
he
cry
against
thee
unto
the
LORD,
and
it
be
sin
unto
thee.
The
fathers
shall
not
be
put
to
death
for
the
children,
neither
shall
the
children
be
put
to
death
for
the
fathers:
every
man
shall
be
put
to
death
for
his
own
sin.
Thou shalt
not
wrest
the
judgment
of
the
stranger,
nor
of
the
fatherless;
nor
take
the
widow’s
raiment
to
pledge:
but
thou shalt
remember
that
thou wast
a
bondman
in
Egypt,
and
the
LORD
thy
God
redeemed
thee
thence:
therefore
I
command
thee
to
do
this
thing.
When
thou
reapest
thine
harvest
in
thy
field,
and
hast
forgot
a
sheaf
in
the
field,
thou shalt
not
go
again
to
fetch
it:
it
shall
be
for
the
stranger,
for
the
fatherless,
and
for
the
widow:
that
the
LORD
thy
God
may
bless
thee
in
all
the
work
of
thine
hands.
When
thou
beatest
thine
olive
tree,
thou shalt
not
go
over
the
boughs
again:
it
shall
be
for
the
stranger,
for
the
fatherless,
and
for
the
widow.
When
thou
gatherest
the
grapes
of
thy
vineyard,
thou shalt
not
glean
it
after
thee:
it
shall
be
for
the
stranger,
for
the
fatherless,
and
for
the
widow.
And
thou shalt
remember
that
thou wast
a
bondman
in
the
land
of
Egypt:
therefore
I
command
thee
to
do
this
thing.
If
there
be
a
controversy
between
men,
and
they
come
unto
judgment,
and
the
judges
judge
them;
then
they
shall
justify
the
righteous,
and
condemn
the
wicked;
and
it
shall
be,
if
the
wicked
man
be
worthy
to
be
beaten,
that
the
judge
shall
cause
him
to
lie
down,
and
to
be
beaten
before
his
face,
according
to
his
wickedness,
by
number.
Forty
stripes
he
may
give
him,
he
shall
not
exceed:
lest,
if
he
should
exceed,
and
beat
him
above
these
with
many
stripes,
then
thy
brother
should
seem
vile
unto
thee.
Thou shalt
not
muzzle
the
ox
when
he
treadeth
out
the
corn.
If
brethren
dwell
together,
and
one
of
them
die,
and
have
no
son,
the
wife
of
the
dead
shall
not
marry
without
unto
a
stranger:
her
husband’s
brother
shall
go
in
unto
her,
and
take
her
to
him
to
wife,
and
perform
the
duty
of
an
husband’s
brother
unto
her.
And
it
shall
be,
that
the
firstborn
which
she
beareth
shall
succeed
in
the
name
of
his
brother
which
is
dead,
that
his
name
be
not
blotted
out
of
Israel.
And
if
the
man
like
not
to
take
his
brother’s
wife,
then
his
brother’s
wife
shall
go
up
to
the
gate
unto
the
elders,
and
say,
My
husband’s
brother
refuseth
to
raise
up
unto
his
brother
a
name
in
Israel,
he
will
not
perform
the
duty
of
an
husband’s
brother
unto
me.
Then
the
elders
of
his
city
shall
call
him,
and
speak
unto
him:
and
if
he
stand,
and
say,
I
like
not
to
take
her;
then
shall
his
brother’s
wife
come
unto
him
in
the
presence
of
the
elders,
and
loose
his
shoe
from
off
his
foot,
and
spit
in
his
face;
and
she
shall
answer
and
say,
So
shall
it
be
done
unto
the
man
that
doth
not
build
up
his
brother’s
house.
And
his
name
shall
be
called
in
Israel,
The
house
of
him
that
hath
his
shoe
loosed.
When
men
strive
together
one
with
another,
and
the
wife
of
the
one
draweth
near
for
to
deliver
her
husband
out
of
the
hand
of
him
that
smiteth
him,
and
putteth
forth
her
hand,
and
taketh
him
by
the
secrets:
then
thou shalt
cut
off
her
hand,
thine
eye
shall
have
no
pity.
Thou shalt
not
have
in
thy
bag
divers
weights,
a
great
and
a
small.
Thou shalt
not
have
in
thine
house
divers
measures,
a
great
and
a
small.
A
perfect
and
just
weight shalt
thou
have;
a
perfect
and
just
measure shalt
thou
have:
that
thy
days
may
be
long
upon
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee.
For
all
that
do
such
things;
even
all
that
do
unrighteously,
are
an
abomination
unto
the
LORD
thy
God.
Remember
what
Amalek
did
unto
thee
by
the
way
as
ye
came
forth
out
of
Egypt;
how
he
met
thee
by
the
way,
and
smote
the
hindmost
of
thee,
all
that
were
feeble
behind
thee,
when
thou wast
faint
and
weary;
and
he
feared
not
God.
Therefore
it
shall
be,
when
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
given
thee
rest
from
all
thine
enemies
round
about,
in
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
for
an
inheritance
to
possess
it,
that
thou shalt
blot
out
the
remembrance
of
Amalek
from
under
heaven;
thou shalt
not
forget.
And
it
shall
be,
when
thou
art
come
in
unto
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee
for
an
inheritance,
and
possessest
it,
and
dwellest
therein;
that
thou shalt
take
of
the
first
of
all
the
fruit
of
the
ground,
which
thou shalt
bring
in
from
thy
land
that
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee;
and
thou shalt
put
it
in
a
basket,
and shalt
go
unto
the
place
which
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
choose
to
cause
his
name
to
dwell
there.
And
thou shalt
come
unto
the
priest
that
shall
be
in
those
days,
and
say
unto
him,
I
profess
this
day
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
that
I
am
come
unto
the
land
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
our
fathers
for
to
give
us.
And
the
priest
shall
take
the
basket
out
of
thine
hand,
and
set
it
down
before
the
altar
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
And
thou shalt
answer
and
say
before
the
LORD
thy
God,
A
Syrian
ready
to
perish
was
my
father,
and
he
went
down
into
Egypt,
and
sojourned
there,
few
in
number;
and
he
became
there
a
nation,
great,
mighty,
and
populous:
and
the
Egyptians
evil
entreated
us,
and
afflicted
us,
and
laid
upon
us
hard
bondage:
and
we
cried
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
our
fathers,
and
the
LORD
heard
our
voice,
and
saw
our
affliction,
and
our
toil,
and
our
oppression:
and
the
LORD
brought
us
forth
out
of
Egypt
with
a
mighty
hand,
and
with
an
outstretched
arm,
and
with
great
terribleness,
and
with
signs,
and
with
wonders:
and
he
hath
brought
us
into
this
place,
and
hath
given
us
this
land,
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey.
And
now,
behold,
I
have
brought
the
first
of
the
fruit
of
the
ground,
which
thou,
O
LORD,
hast
given
me.
And
thou shalt
set
it
down
before
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
worship
before
the
LORD
thy
God:
and
thou shalt
rejoice
in
all
the
good
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
given
unto
thee,
and
unto
thine
house,
thou,
and
the
Levite,
and
the
stranger
that
is
in
the
midst
of
thee.
When
thou
hast
made
an
end
of
tithing
all
the
tithe
of
thine
increase
in
the
third
year,
which
is
the
year
of
tithing,
then
thou shalt
give
it
unto
the
Levite,
to
the
stranger,
to
the
fatherless,
and
to
the
widow,
that
they
may
eat
within
thy
gates,
and
be
filled;
and
thou shalt
say
before
the
LORD
thy
God,
I
have
put
away
the
hallowed
things
out
of
mine
house,
and
also
have
given
them
unto
the
Levite,
and
unto
the
stranger,
to
the
fatherless,
and
to
the
widow,
according
to
all
thy
commandment
which
thou
hast
commanded
me:
I
have
not
transgressed
any
of
thy
commandments,
neither
have
I
forgotten
them:
I
have
not
eaten
thereof
in
my
mourning,
neither
have
I
put
away
thereof,
being
unclean,
nor
given
thereof
for
the
dead:
I
have
hearkened
to
the
voice
of
the
LORD
my
God,
I
have
done
according
to
all
that
thou
hast
commanded
me.
Look
down
from
thy
holy
habitation,
from
heaven,
and
bless
thy
people
Israel,
and
the
ground
which
thou
hast
given
us,
as
thou
swarest
unto
our
fathers,
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey.
This
day
the
LORD
thy
God
commandeth
thee
to
do
these
statutes
and
judgments:
thou shalt
therefore
keep
and
do
them
with
all
thine
heart,
and
with
all
thy
soul.
Thou
hast
avouched
the
LORD
this
day
to
be
thy
God,
and
that
thou shouldest
walk
in
his
ways,
and
keep
his
statutes,
and
his
commandments,
and
his
judgments,
and
hearken
unto
his
voice:
and
the
LORD
hath
avouched
thee
this
day
to
be
a
peculiar
people
unto
himself,
as
he
hath
promised
thee,
and
that
thou shouldest
keep
all
his
commandments;
and
to
make
thee
high
above
all
nations
which
he
hath
made,
in
praise,
and
in
name,
and
in
honour;
and
that
thou
mayest
be
an
holy
people
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
as
he
hath
spoken.
And
Moses
and
the
elders
of
Israel
commanded
the
people,
saying,
Keep
all
the
commandment
which
I
command
you
this
day.
And
it
shall
be
on
the
day
when
ye
shall
pass
over
Jordan
unto
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
that
thou shalt
set
thee
up
great
stones,
and
plaister
them
with
plaister:
and
thou shalt
write
upon
them
all
the
words
of
this
law,
when
thou
art
passed
over;
that
thou
mayest
go
in
unto
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee,
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey,
as
the
LORD,
the
God
of
thy
fathers,
hath
promised
thee.
And
it
shall
be
when
ye
are
passed
over
Jordan,
that
ye
shall
set
up
these
stones,
which
I
command
you
this
day,
in
mount
Ebal,
and
thou shalt
plaister
them
with
plaister.
And
there shalt
thou
build
an
altar
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
an
altar
of
stones:
thou shalt
lift
up
no
iron
tool
upon
them.
Thou shalt
build
the
altar
of
the
LORD
thy
God
of unhewn
stones:
and
thou shalt
offer
burnt
offerings
thereon
unto
the
LORD
thy
God:
and
thou shalt
sacrifice
peace
offerings,
and shalt
eat
there;
and
thou shalt
rejoice
before
the
LORD
thy
God.
And
thou shalt
write
upon
the
stones
all
the
words
of
this
law
very
plainly.
And
Moses
and
the
priests
the
Levites
spake
unto
all
Israel,
saying,
Keep
silence,
and
hearken,
O
Israel;
this
day
thou
art
become
the
people
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
Thou shalt
therefore
obey
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
do
his
commandments
and
his
statutes,
which
I
command
thee
this
day.
And
Moses
charged
the
people
the
same
day,
saying,
These
shall
stand
upon
mount
Gerizim
to
bless
the
people,
when
ye
are
passed
over
Jordan;
Simeon,
and
Levi,
and
Judah,
and
Issachar,
and
Joseph,
and
Benjamin:
and
these
shall
stand
upon
mount
Ebal
for
the
curse;
Reuben,
Gad,
and
Asher,
and
Zebulun,
Dan,
and
Naphtali.
And
the
Levites
shall
answer,
and
say
unto
all
the
men
of
Israel
with
a
loud
voice,
Cursed
be
the
man
that
maketh
a
graven
or
molten
image,
an
abomination
unto
the
LORD,
the
work
of
the
hands
of
the
craftsman,
and
setteth
it
up
in
secret.
And
all
the
people
shall
answer
and
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
setteth
light
by
his
father
or
his
mother.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
removeth
his
neighbour’s
landmark.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
maketh
the
blind
to
wander
out
of
the
way.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that wresteth
the
judgment
of
the
stranger,
fatherless,
and
widow.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
lieth
with
his
father’s
wife;
because
he
hath
uncovered
his
father’s
skirt.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
lieth
with
any
manner
of
beast.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
lieth
with
his
sister,
the
daughter
of
his
father,
or
the
daughter
of
his
mother.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
lieth
with
his
mother
in
law.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
smiteth
his
neighbour
in
secret.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
taketh
reward
to
slay
an
innocent
person.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
Cursed
be
he
that
confirmeth
not
the
words
of
this
law
to
do
them.
And
all
the
people
shall
say,
Amen.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
thou shalt
hearken
diligently
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
observe
to
do
all
his
commandments
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
that
the
LORD
thy
God
will
set
thee
on
high
above
all
the
nations
of
the
earth:
and
all
these
blessings
shall
come
upon
thee,
and
overtake
thee,
if
thou shalt
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
Blessed shalt
thou
be
in
the
city,
and
blessed shalt
thou
be
in
the
field.
Blessed
shall
be
the
fruit
of
thy
body,
and
the
fruit
of
thy
ground,
and
the
fruit
of
thy
cattle,
the
increase
of
thy
kine,
and
the
young
of
thy
flock.
Blessed
shall
be
thy
basket
and
thy kneadingtrough.
Blessed shalt
thou
be
when
thou
comest
in,
and
blessed shalt
thou
be
when
thou
goest
out.
The
LORD
shall
cause
thine
enemies
that
rise
up
against
thee
to
be
smitten
before
thee:
they
shall
come
out
against
thee
one
way,
and
shall
flee
before
thee
seven
ways.
The
LORD
shall
command
the
blessing
upon
thee
in
thy
barns,
and
in
all
that
thou
puttest
thine
hand
unto:
and
he
shall
bless
thee
in
the
land
which
the
LORD
thy
God
giveth
thee.
The
LORD
shall
establish
thee
for
an
holy
people
unto
himself,
as
he
hath
sworn
unto
thee;
if
thou shalt
keep
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
walk
in
his
ways.
And
all
the
peoples
of
the
earth
shall
see
that
thou
art
called
by
the
name
of
the
LORD;
and
they
shall
be
afraid
of
thee.
And
the
LORD
shall
make
thee
plenteous
for
good,
in
the
fruit
of
thy
body,
and
in
the
fruit
of
thy
cattle,
and
in
the
fruit
of
thy
ground,
in
the
land
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
thy
fathers
to
give
thee.
The
LORD
shall
open
unto
thee
his
good
treasure
the
heaven
to
give
the
rain
of
thy
land
in
its
season,
and
to
bless
all
the
work
of
thine
hand:
and
thou shalt
lend
unto
many
nations,
and
thou shalt
not
borrow.
And
the
LORD
shall
make
thee
the
head,
and
not
the
tail;
and
thou shalt
be
above
only,
and
thou shalt
not
be
beneath;
if
thou shalt
hearken
unto
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
to
observe
and
to
do
them;
and shalt
not
turn
aside
from
any
of
the
words
which
I
command
you
this
day,
to
the
right
hand,
or
to
the
left,
to
go
after
other
gods
to
serve
them.
But
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
thou
wilt
not
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
observe
to
do
all
his
commandments
and
his
statutes
which
I
command
thee
this
day;
that
all
these
curses
shall
come
upon
thee,
and
overtake
thee.
Cursed shalt
thou
be
in
the
city,
and
cursed shalt
thou
be
in
the
field.
Cursed
shall
be
thy
basket
and
thy kneadingtrough.
Cursed
shall
be
the
fruit
of
thy
body,
and
the
fruit
of
thy
ground,
the
increase
of
thy
kine,
and
the
young
of
thy
flock.
Cursed shalt
thou
be
when
thou
comest
in,
and
cursed shalt
thou
be
when
thou
goest
out.
The
LORD
shall
send
upon
thee
cursing,
discomfiture,
and
rebuke,
in
all
that
thou
puttest
thine
hand
unto
for
to
do,
until
thou
be
destroyed,
and
until
thou
perish
quickly;
because
of
the
evil
of
thy
doings,
whereby
thou
hast
forsaken
me.
The
LORD
shall
make
the
pestilence
cleave
unto
thee,
until
he
have
consumed
thee
from
off
the
land,
whither
thou
goest
in
to
possess
it.
The
LORD
shall
smite
thee
with
consumption,
and
with
fever,
and
with
inflammation,
and
with
fiery
heat,
and
with
the
sword,
and
with
blasting,
and
with
mildew;
and
they
shall
pursue
thee
until
thou
perish.
And
thy
heaven
that
is
over
thy
head
shall
be
brass,
and
the
earth
that
is
under
thee
shall
be
iron.
The
LORD
shall
make
the
rain
of
thy
land
powder
and
dust:
from
heaven
shall
it
come
down
upon
thee,
until
thou
be
destroyed.
The
LORD
shall
cause
thee
to
be
smitten
before
thine
enemies:
thou shalt
go
out
one
way
against
them,
and shalt
flee
seven
ways
before
them:
and
thou shalt
be
tossed
to
and
fro
among
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth.
And
thy
carcase
shall
be
meat
unto
all
fowls
of
the
air,
and
unto
the
beasts
of
the
earth,
and
there
shall
be
none
to
fray
them
away.
The
LORD
shall
smite
thee
with
the
boil
of
Egypt,
and
with
the
emerods,
and
with
the
scurvy,
and
with
the
itch,
whereof
thou
canst
not
be
healed.
The
LORD
shall
smite
thee
with
madness,
and
with
blindness,
and
with
astonishment
of
heart:
and
thou shalt
grope
at
noonday,
as
the
blind
gropeth
in
darkness,
and
thou shalt
not
prosper
in
thy
ways:
and
thou shalt
be
only
oppressed
and
spoiled
alway,
and
there
shall
be
none
to
save
thee.
Thou shalt
betroth
a
wife,
and
another
man
shall
lie
with
her:
thou shalt
build
an
house,
and
thou shalt
not
dwell
therein:
thou shalt
plant
a
vineyard,
and shalt
not
use
the
fruit
thereof.
Thine
ox
shall
be
slain
before
thine
eyes,
and
thou shalt
not
eat
thereof:
thine
ass
shall
be
violently
taken
away
from
before
thy
face,
and
shall
not
be
restored
to
thee:
thy
sheep
shall
be
given
unto
thine
enemies,
and
thou shalt
have
none
to
save
thee.
Thy
sons
and
thy
daughters
shall
be
given
unto
another
people,
and
thine
eyes
shall
look,
and
fail
with
longing
for
them
all
the
day:
and
there
shall
be
nought
in
the
power
of
thine
hand.
The
fruit
of
thy
ground,
and
all
thy
labours,
shall
a
nation
which
thou
knowest
not
eat
up;
and
thou shalt
be
only
oppressed
and
crushed
alway:
so
that
thou shalt
be
mad
for
the
sight
of
thine
eyes
which
thou shalt
see.
The
LORD
shall
smite
thee
in
the
knees,
and
in
the
legs,
with
a
sore
boil,
whereof
thou
canst
not
be
healed,
from
the
sole
of
thy
foot
unto
the
crown
of
thy
head.
The
LORD
shall
bring
thee,
and
thy
king
which
thou shalt
set
over
thee,
unto
a
nation
which
thou
hast
not
known,
thou
nor
thy
fathers;
and
there shalt
thou
serve
other
gods,
wood
and
stone.
And
thou shalt
become
an
astonishment,
a
proverb,
and
a
byword,
among
all
the
peoples
whither
the
LORD
shall
lead
thee
away.
Thou shalt
carry
much
seed
out
into
the
field,
and shalt
gather
little
in;
for
the
locust
shall
consume
it.
Thou shalt
plant
vineyards
and
dress
them,
but
thou shalt
neither
drink
of
the
wine,
nor
gather
the
grapes;
for
the
worm
shall
eat
them.
Thou shalt
have
olive
trees
throughout
all
thy
borders,
but
thou shalt
not
anoint
thyself
with
the
oil:
for
thine
olive
shall
cast
its
fruit.
Thou shalt
beget
sons
and
daughters,
but
they
shall
not
be
thine;
for
they
shall
go
into
captivity.
All
thy
trees
and
the
fruit
of
thy
ground
shall
the
locust
possess.
The
stranger
that
is
in
the
midst
of
thee
shall
mount
up
above
thee
higher
and
higher;
and
thou shalt
come
down
lower
and
lower.
He
shall
lend
to
thee,
and
thou shalt
not
lend
to
him:
he
shall
be
the
head,
and
thou shalt
be
the
tail.
And
all
these
curses
shall
come
upon
thee,
and
shall
pursue
thee,
and
overtake
thee,
till
thou
be
destroyed;
because
thou
hearkenedst
not
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
keep
his
commandments
and
his
statutes
which
he
commanded
thee:
and
they
shall
be
upon
thee
for
a
sign
and
for
a
wonder,
and
upon
thy
seed
for
ever:
because
thou
servedst
not
the
LORD
thy
God
with
joyfulness,
and
with
gladness
of
heart,
by
reason
of
the
abundance
of
all
things:
therefore shalt
thou
serve
thine
enemies
which
the
LORD
shall
send
against
thee,
in
hunger,
and
in
thirst,
and
in
nakedness,
and
in
want
of
all
things:
and
he
shall
put
a
yoke
of
iron
upon
thy
neck,
until
he
have
destroyed
thee.
The
LORD
shall
bring
a
nation
against
thee
from
far,
from
the
end
of
the
earth,
as
the
eagle
flieth;
a
nation
whose
tongue
thou shalt
not
understand;
a
nation
of
fierce
countenance,
which
shall
not
regard
the
person
of
the
old,
nor
shew
favour
to
the
young:
and
he
shall
eat
the
fruit
of
thy
cattle,
and
the
fruit
of
thy
ground,
until
thou
be
destroyed:
which
also
shall
not
leave
thee
corn,
wine,
or
oil,
the
increase
of
thy
kine,
or
the
young
of
thy
flock,
until
he
have
caused
thee
to
perish.
And
he
shall
besiege
thee
in
all
thy
gates,
until
thy
high
and
fenced
walls
come
down,
wherein
thou
trustedst,
throughout
all
thy
land:
and
he
shall
besiege
thee
in
all
thy
gates
throughout
all
thy
land,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
given
thee.
And
thou shalt
eat
the
fruit
of
thine
own
body,
the
flesh
of
thy
sons
and
of
thy
daughters
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
given
thee;
in
the
siege
and
in
the
straitness,
wherewith
thine
enemies
shall
straiten
thee.
The
man
that
is
tender
among
you,
and
very
delicate,
his
eye
shall
be
evil
toward
his
brother,
and
toward
the
wife
of
his
bosom,
and
toward
the
remnant
of
his
children
which
he
hath
remaining:
so
that
he
will
not
give
to
any
of
them
of
the
flesh
of
his
children
whom
he
shall
eat,
because
he
hath
nothing
left
him;
in
the
siege
and
in
the
straitness,
wherewith
thine
enemy
shall
straiten
thee
in
all
thy
gates.
The
tender
and
delicate
woman
among
you,
which
would
not
adventure
to
set
the
sole
of
her
foot
upon
the
ground
for
delicateness
and
tenderness,
her
eye
shall
be
evil
toward
the
husband
of
her
bosom,
and
toward
her
son,
and
toward
her
daughter;
and
toward
her
young
one
that
cometh
out
from
between
her
feet,
and
toward
her
children
which
she
shall
bear;
for
she
shall
eat
them
for
want
of
all
things
secretly:
in
the
siege
and
in
the
straitness,
wherewith
thine
enemy
shall
straiten
thee
in
thy
gates.
If
thou
wilt
not
observe
to
do
all
the
words
of
this
law
that
are
written
in
this
book,
that
thou
mayest
fear
this
glorious
and
fearful
name,
THE
LORD
THY
GOD;
then
the
LORD
will
make
thy
plagues
wonderful,
and
the
plagues
of
thy
seed,
even
great
plagues,
and
of
long
continuance,
and
sore
sicknesses,
and
of
long
continuance.
And
he
will
bring
upon
thee
again
all
the
diseases
of
Egypt,
which
thou wast
afraid
of;
and
they
shall
cleave
unto
thee.
Also
every
sickness,
and
every
plague,
which
is
not
written
in
the
book
of
this
law,
them
will
the
LORD
bring
upon
thee,
until
thou
be
destroyed.
And
ye
shall
be
left
few
in
number,
whereas
ye
were
as
the
stars
of
heaven
for
multitude;
because
thou
didst
not
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
as
the
LORD
rejoiced
over
you
to
do
you
good,
and
to
multiply
you;
so
the
LORD
will
rejoice
over
you
to
cause
you
to
perish,
and
to
destroy
you;
and
ye
shall
be
plucked
from
off
the
land
whither
thou
goest
in
to
possess
it.
And
the
LORD
shall
scatter
thee
among
all
peoples,
from
the
one
end
of
the
earth
even
unto
the
other
end
of
the
earth;
and
there
thou shalt
serve
other
gods,
which
thou
hast
not
known,
thou
nor
thy
fathers,
even
wood
and
stone.
And
among
these
nations shalt
thou
find
no
ease,
and
there
shall
be
no
rest
for
the
sole
of
thy
foot:
but
the
LORD
shall
give
thee
there
a
trembling
heart,
and
failing
of
eyes,
and
pining
of
soul:
and
thy
life
shall
hang
in
doubt
before
thee;
and
thou shalt
fear
night
and
day,
and shalt
have
none
assurance
of
thy
life:
in
the
morning
thou shalt
say,
Would
God
it
were
even!
and
at
even
thou shalt
say,
Would
God
it
were
morning!
for
the
fear
of
thine
heart
which
thou shalt
fear,
and
for
the
sight
of
thine
eyes
which
thou shalt
see.
And
the
LORD
shall
bring
thee
into
Egypt
again
with
ships,
by
the
way
whereof
I
said
unto
thee,
Thou shalt
see
it
no
more
again:
and
there
ye
shall
sell
yourselves
unto
your
enemies
for
bondmen
and
for
bondwomen,
and
no
man
shall
buy
you.
These
are
the
words
of
the
covenant
which
the
LORD
commanded
Moses
to
make
with
the
children
of
Israel
in
the
land
of
Moab,
beside
the
covenant
which
he
made
with
them
in
Horeb.
And
Moses
called
unto
all
Israel,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
have
seen
all
that
the
LORD
did
before
your
eyes
in
the
land
of
Egypt
unto
Pharaoh,
and
unto
all
his
servants,
and
unto
all
his
land;
the
great
temptations
which
thine
eyes
saw,
the
signs,
and
those
great
wonders:
but
the
LORD
hath
not
given
you
an
heart
to
know,
and
eyes
to
see,
and
ears
to
hear,
unto
this
day.
And
I
have
led
you
forty
years
in
the
wilderness:
your
clothes
are
not waxen
old
upon
you,
and
thy
shoe
is
not waxen
old
upon
thy
foot.
Ye
have
not
eaten
bread,
neither
have
ye
drunk
wine
or
strong
drink:
that
ye
might
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
And
when
ye
came
unto
this
place,
Sihon
the
king
of
Heshbon,
and
Og
the
king
of
Bashan,
came
out
against
us
unto
battle,
and
we
smote
them:
and
we
took
their
land,
and
gave
it
for
an
inheritance
unto
the
Reubenites,
and
to
the
Gadites,
and
to
the
half
tribe
of
the
Manassites.
Keep
therefore
the
words
of
this
covenant,
and
do
them,
that
ye
may
prosper
in
all
that
ye
do.
Ye
stand
this
day
all
of
you
before
the
LORD
your
God;
your
heads,
your
tribes,
your
elders,
and
your
officers,
even
all
the
men
of
Israel,
your
little
ones,
your
wives,
and
thy
stranger
that
is
in
the
midst
of
thy
camps,
from
the
hewer
of
thy
wood
unto
the
drawer
of
thy
water:
that
thou shouldest
enter
into
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
into
his
oath,
which
the
LORD
thy
God
maketh
with
thee
this
day:
that
he
may
establish
thee
this
day
unto
himself
for
a
people,
and
that
he
may
be
unto
thee
a
God,
as
he
spake
unto
thee,
and
as
he
sware
unto
thy
fathers,
to
Abraham,
to
Isaac,
and
to
Jacob.
Neither
with
you
only
do
I
make
this
covenant
and
this
oath;
but
with
him
that
standeth
here
with
us
this
day
before
the
LORD
our
God,
and
also
with
him
that
is
not
here
with
us
this
day:
(for
ye
know
how
we
dwelt
in
the
land
of
Egypt;
and
how
we
came
through
the
midst
of
the
nations
through
which
ye
passed;
and
ye
have
seen
their
abominations,
and
their
idols,
wood
and
stone,
silver
and
gold,
which
were
among
them:)
lest
there
should
be
among
you
man,
or
woman,
or
family,
or
tribe,
whose
heart
turneth
away
this
day
from
the
LORD
our
God,
to
go
to
serve
the
gods
of
those
nations;
lest
there
should
be
among
you
a
root
that
beareth
gall
and
wormwood;
and
it
come
to
pass,
when
he
heareth
the
words
of
this
curse,
that
he
bless
himself
in
his
heart,
saying,
I
shall
have
peace,
though
I
walk
in
the
stubbornness
of
mine
heart,
to
destroy
the
moist
with
the
dry:
the
LORD
will
not
pardon
him,
but
then
the
anger
of
the
LORD
and
his
jealousy
shall
smoke
against
that
man,
and
all
the
curse
that
is
written
in
this
book
shall
lie
upon
him,
and
the
LORD
shall
blot
out
his
name
from
under
heaven.
And
the
LORD
shall
separate
him
unto
evil
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
according
to
all
the
curses
of
the
covenant
that
is
written
in
this
book
of
the
law.
And
the
generation
to
come,
your
children
that
shall
rise
up
after
you,
and
the
foreigner
that
shall
come
from
a
far
land,
shall
say,
when
they
see
the
plagues
of
that
land,
and
the
sicknesses
wherewith
the
LORD
hath
made
it
sick;
and
that
the
whole
land
thereof
is
brimstone,
and
salt,
and
a
burning,
that
it
is
not
sown,
nor
beareth,
nor
any
grass
groweth
therein,
like
the
overthrow
of
Sodom
and
Gomorrah,
Admah
and
Zeboiim,
which
the
LORD
overthrew
in
his
anger,
and
in
his
wrath:
even
all
the
nations
shall
say,
Wherefore
hath
the
LORD
done
thus
unto
this
land?
what
meaneth
the
heat
of
this
great
anger?
Then
men
shall
say,
Because
they
forsook
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
which
he
made
with
them
when
he
brought
them
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt;
and
went
and
served
other
gods,
and
worshipped
them,
gods
whom
they
knew
not,
and
whom
he
had
not
given
unto
them:
therefore
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
this
land,
to
bring
upon
it
all
the
curse
that
is
written
in
this
book:
and
the
LORD
rooted
them
out
of
their
land
in
anger,
and
in
wrath,
and
in
great
indignation,
and
cast
them
into
another
land,
as
at
this
day.
The
secret
things
belong
unto
the
LORD
our
God:
but
the
things
that
are
revealed
belong
unto
us
and
to
our
children
for
ever,
that
we
may
do
all
the
words
of
this
law.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
all
these
things
are
come
upon
thee,
the
blessing
and
the
curse,
which
I
have
set
before
thee,
and
thou shalt
call
them
to
mind
among
all
the
nations,
whither
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
driven
thee,
and shalt
return
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
and shalt
obey
his
voice
according
to
all
that
I
command
thee
this
day,
thou
and
thy
children,
with
all
thine
heart,
and
with
all
thy
soul;
that
then
the
LORD
thy
God
will
turn
thy
captivity,
and
have
compassion
upon
thee,
and
will
return
and
gather
thee
from
all
the
peoples,
whither
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
scattered
thee.
If
any
of
thine
outcasts
be
in
the
uttermost
parts
of
heaven,
from
thence
will
the
LORD
thy
God
gather
thee,
and
from
thence
will
he
fetch
thee:
and
the
LORD
thy
God
will
bring
thee
into
the
land
which
thy
fathers
possessed,
and
thou shalt
possess
it;
and
he
will
do
thee
good,
and
multiply
thee
above
thy
fathers.
And
the
LORD
thy
God
will
circumcise
thine
heart,
and
the
heart
of
thy
seed,
to
love
the
LORD
thy
God
with
all
thine
heart,
and
with
all
thy
soul,
that
thou
mayest
live.
And
the
LORD
thy
God
will
put
all
these
curses
upon
thine
enemies,
and
on
them
that
hate
thee,
which
persecuted
thee.
And
thou shalt
return
and
obey
the
voice
of
the
LORD,
and
do
all
his
commandments
which
I
command
thee
this
day.
And
the
LORD
thy
God
will
make
thee
plenteous
in
all
the
work
of
thine
hand,
in
the
fruit
of
thy
body,
and
in
the
fruit
of
thy
cattle,
and
in
the
fruit
of
thy
ground,
for
good:
for
the
LORD
will
again
rejoice
over
thee
for
good,
as
he
rejoiced
over
thy
fathers:
if
thou shalt
obey
the
voice
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
keep
his
commandments
and
his
statutes
which
are
written
in
this
book
of
the
law;
if
thou
turn
unto
the
LORD
thy
God
with
all
thine
heart,
and
with
all
thy
soul.
For
this
commandment
which
I
command
thee
this
day,
it
is
not
too
hard
for
thee,
neither
is
it
far
off.
It
is
not
in
heaven,
that
thou shouldest
say,
Who
shall
go
up
for
us
to
heaven,
and
bring
it
unto
us,
and
make
us
to
hear
it,
that
we
may
do
it?
Neither
is
it
beyond
the
sea,
that
thou shouldest
say,
Who
shall
go
over
the
sea
for
us,
and
bring
it
unto
us,
and
make
us
to
hear
it,
that
we
may
do
it?
But
the
word
is
very
nigh
unto
thee,
in
thy
mouth,
and
in
thy
heart,
that
thou
mayest
do
it.
See,
I
have
set
before
thee
this
day
life
and
good,
and
death
and
evil;
in
that
I
command
thee
this
day
to
love
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
walk
in
his
ways,
and
to
keep
his
commandments
and
his
statutes
and
his
judgments,
that
thou
mayest
live
and
multiply,
and
that
the
LORD
thy
God
may
bless
thee
in
the
land
whither
thou
goest
in
to
possess
it.
But
if
thine
heart
turn
away,
and
thou
wilt
not
hear,
but shalt
be
drawn
away,
and
worship
other
gods,
and
serve
them;
I
denounce
unto
you
this
day,
that
ye
shall
surely
perish;
ye
shall
not
prolong
your
days
upon
the
land,
whither
thou
passest
over
Jordan
to
go
in
to
possess
it.
I
call
heaven
and
earth
to
witness
against
you
this
day,
that
I
have
set
before
thee
life
and
death,
the
blessing
and
the
curse:
therefore
choose
life,
that
thou
mayest
live,
thou
and
thy
seed:
to
love
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
obey
his
voice,
and
to
cleave
unto
him:
for
he
is
thy
life,
and
the
length
of
thy
days:
that
thou
mayest
dwell
in
the
land
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
thy
fathers,
to
Abraham,
to
Isaac,
and
to
Jacob,
to
give
them.
And
Moses
went
and
spake
these
words
unto
all
Israel.
And
he
said
unto
them,
I
am
an
hundred
and
twenty
years
old
this
day;
I
can
no
more
go
out
and
come
in:
and
the
LORD
hath
said
unto
me,
Thou shalt
not
go
over
this
Jordan.
The
LORD
thy
God,
he
will
go
over
before
thee;
he
will
destroy
these
nations
from
before
thee,
and
thou shalt
possess
them:
and
Joshua,
he
shall
go
over
before
thee,
as
the
LORD
hath
spoken.
And
the
LORD
shall
do
unto
them
as
he
did
to
Sihon
and
to
Og,
the
kings
of
the
Amorites,
and
unto
their
land;
whom
he
destroyed.
And
the
LORD
shall
deliver
them
up
before
you,
and
ye
shall
do
unto
them
according
unto
all
the
commandment
which
I
have
commanded
you.
Be
strong
and
of
a
good
courage,
fear
not,
nor
be
affrighted
at
them:
for
the
LORD
thy
God,
he
it
is
that
doth
go
with
thee;
he
will
not
fail
thee,
nor
forsake
thee.
And
Moses
called
unto
Joshua,
and
said
unto
him
in
the
sight
of
all
Israel,
Be
strong
and
of
a
good
courage:
for
thou shalt
go
with
this
people
into
the
land
which
the
LORD
hath
sworn
unto
their
fathers
to
give
them;
and
thou shalt
cause
them
to
inherit
it.
And
the
LORD,
he
it
is
that
doth
go
before
thee;
he
will
be
with
thee,
he
will
not
fail
thee,
neither
forsake
thee:
fear
not,
neither
be
dismayed.
And
Moses
wrote
this
law,
and
delivered
it
unto
the
priests
the
sons
of
Levi,
which
bare
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
and
unto
all
the
elders
of
Israel.
And
Moses
commanded
them,
saying,
At
the
end
of
every
seven
years,
in
the
set
time
of
the
year
of
release,
in
the
feast
of
tabernacles,
when
all
Israel
is
come
to
appear
before
the
LORD
thy
God
in
the
place
which
he
shall
choose,
thou shalt
read
this
law
before
all
Israel
in
their
hearing.
Assemble
the
people,
the
men
and
the
women
and
the
little
ones,
and
thy
stranger
that
is
within
thy
gates,
that
they
may
hear,
and
that
they
may
learn,
and
fear
the
LORD
your
God,
and
observe
to
do
all
the
words
of
this
law;
and
that
their
children,
which
have
not
known,
may
hear,
and
learn
to
fear
the
LORD
your
God,
as
long
as
ye
live
in
the
land
whither
ye
go
over
Jordan
to
possess
it.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Behold,
thy
days
approach
that
thou
must
die:
call
Joshua,
and
present
yourselves
in
the
tent
of
meeting,
that
I
may
give
him
a
charge.
And
Moses
and
Joshua
went,
and
presented
themselves
in
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
the
LORD
appeared
in
the
Tent
in
a
pillar
of
cloud:
and
the
pillar
of
cloud
stood
over
the
door
of
the
Tent.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Moses,
Behold,
thou shalt
sleep
with
thy
fathers;
and
this
people
will
rise
up,
and
go
a
whoring
after
the
strange
gods
of
the
land,
whither
they
go
to
be
among
them,
and
will
forsake
me,
and
break
my
covenant
which
I
have
made
with
them.
Then
my
anger
shall
be
kindled
against
them
in
that
day,
and
I
will
forsake
them,
and
I
will
hide
my
face
from
them,
and
they
shall
be
devoured,
and
many
evils
and
troubles
shall
come
upon
them;
so
that
they
will
say
in
that
day,
Are
not
these
evils
come
upon
us
because
our
God
is
not
among
us?
And
I
will
surely
hide
my
face
in
that
day
for
all
the
evil
which
they
shall
have
wrought,
in
that
they
are
turned
unto
other
gods.
Now
therefore
write
ye
this
song
for
you,
and
teach
thou
it
the
children
of
Israel:
put
it
in
their
mouths,
that
this
song
may
be
a
witness
for
me
against
the
children
of
Israel.
For
when
I
shall
have
brought
them
into
the
land
which
I
sware
unto
their
fathers,
flowing
with
milk
and
honey;
and
they
shall
have
eaten
and
filled
themselves,
and waxen
fat;
then
will
they
turn
unto
other
gods,
and
serve
them,
and
despise
me,
and
break
my
covenant.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
many
evils
and
troubles
are
come
upon
them,
that
this
song
shall
testify
before
them
as
a
witness;
for
it
shall
not
be
forgotten
out
of
the
mouths
of
their
seed:
for
I
know
their
imagination
which
they
go
about,
even
now,
before
I
have
brought
them
into
the
land
which
I
sware.
So
Moses
wrote
this
song
the
same
day,
and
taught
it
the
children
of
Israel.
And
he
gave
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun
a
charge,
and
said,
Be
strong
and
of
a
good
courage:
for
thou shalt
bring
the
children
of
Israel
into
the
land
which
I
sware
unto
them:
and
I
will
be
with
thee.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Moses
had
made
an
end
of
writing
the
words
of
this
law
in
a
book,
until
they
were
finished,
that
Moses
commanded
the
Levites,
which
bare
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Take
this
book
of
the
law,
and
put
it
by
the
side
of
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
your
God,
that
it
may
be
there
for
a
witness
against
thee.
For
I
know
thy
rebellion,
and
thy
stiff
neck:
behold,
while
I
am
yet
alive
with
you
this
day,
ye
have
been
rebellious
against
the
LORD;
and
how
much
more
after
my
death?
Assemble
unto
me
all
the
elders
of
your
tribes,
and
your
officers,
that
I
may
speak
these
words
in
their
ears,
and
call
heaven
and
earth
to
witness
against
them.
For
I
know
that
after
my
death
ye
will
utterly
corrupt
yourselves,
and
turn
aside
from
the
way
which
I
have
commanded
you;
and
evil
will
befall
you
in
the
latter
days;
because
ye
will
do
that
which
is
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
to
provoke
him
to
anger
through
the
work
of
your
hands.
And
Moses
spake
in
the
ears
of
all
the
assembly
of
Israel
the
words
of
this
song,
until
they
were
finished.
Give
ear,
ye
heavens,
and
I
will
speak;
And
let
the
earth
hear
the
words
of
my
mouth:
My
doctrine
shall
drop
as
the
rain,
My
speech
shall
distil
as
the
dew;
As
the
small
rain
upon
the
tender
grass,
And
as
the
showers
upon
the
herb:
For
I
will
proclaim
the
name
of
the
LORD:
Ascribe
ye
greatness
unto
our
God.
The
Rock,
his
work
is
perfect;
For
all
his
ways
are
judgment:
A
God
of
faithfulness
and
without
iniquity,
Just
and
right
is
he.
They
have
dealt
corruptly
with
him,
they
are
not
his
children,
it
is
their
blemish;
They
are
a
perverse
and
crooked
generation.
Do
ye
thus
requite
the
LORD,
O
foolish
people
and
unwise?
Is
not
he
thy
father
that
hath
bought
thee?
He
hath
made
thee,
and
established
thee.
Remember
the
days
of
old,
Consider
the
years
of
many
generations:
Ask
thy
father,
and
he
will
shew
thee;
Thine
elders,
and
they
will
tell
thee.
When
the
Most
High
gave
to
the
nations
their
inheritance,
When
he
separated
the
children
of
men,
He
set
the
bounds
of
the
peoples
According
to
the
number
of
the
children
of
Israel.
For
the
LORD’S
portion
is
his
people;
Jacob
is
the
lot
of
his
inheritance.
He
found
him
in
a
desert
land,
And
in
the
waste
howling
wilderness;
He
compassed
him
about,
he
cared
for
him,
He
kept
him
as
the
apple
of
his
eye:
As
an
eagle
that
stirreth
up
her
nest,
That
fluttereth
over
her
young,
He
spread
abroad
his
wings,
he
took
them,
He
bare
them
on
his
pinions:
The
LORD
alone
did
lead
him,
And
there
was
no
strange
god
with
him.
He
made
him
ride
on
the
high
places
of
the
earth,
And
he
did
eat
the
increase
of
the
field;
And
he
made
him
to
suck
honey
out
of
the
rock,
And
oil
out
of
the
flinty
rock;
Butter
of
kine,
and
milk
of
sheep,
With
fat
of
lambs,
And
rams
of
the
breed
of
Bashan,
and
goats,
With
the
fat
of
kidneys
of
wheat;
And
of
the
blood
of
the
grape
thou drankest
wine.
But
Jeshurun
waxed
fat,
and
kicked:
Thou
art waxen
fat,
thou
art
grown
thick,
thou
art
become
sleek:
Then
he
forsook
God
which
made
him,
And
lightly
esteemed
the
Rock
of
his
salvation.
They
moved
him
to
jealousy
with
strange
gods,
With
abominations
provoked
they
him
to
anger.
They
sacrificed
unto
demons,
which
were
no
God,
To
gods
whom
they
knew
not,
To
new
gods
that
came
up
of
late,
Whom
your
fathers
dreaded
not.
Of
the
Rock
that
begat
thee
thou
art
unmindful,
And
hast
forgotten
God
that
gave
thee
birth.
And
the
LORD
saw
it,
and
abhorred
them,
Because
of
the
provocation
of
his
sons
and
his
daughters.
And
he
said,
I
will
hide
my
face
from
them,
I
will
see
what
their
end
shall
be:
For
they
are
a
very
froward
generation,
Children
in
whom
is
no
faith.
They
have
moved
me
to
jealousy
with
that
which
is
not
God;
They
have
provoked
me
to
anger
with
their
vanities:
And
I
will
move
them
to
jealousy
with
those
which
are
not
a
people;
I
will
provoke
them
to
anger
with
a
foolish
nation.
For
a
fire
is
kindled
in
mine
anger,
And
burneth
unto
the
lowest
pit,
And
devoureth
the
earth
with
her
increase,
And
setteth
on
fire
the
foundations
of
the
mountains.
I
will
heap
mischiefs
upon
them;
I
will
spend
mine
arrows
upon
them:
They
shall
be
wasted
with
hunger,
and
devoured
with
burning
heat
And
bitter
destruction;
And
the
teeth
of
beasts
will
I
send
upon
them,
With
the
poison
of
crawling
things
of
the
dust.
Without
shall
the
sword
bereave,
And
in
the
chambers
terror;
It
shall
destroy
both
young
man
and
virgin,
The
suckling
with
the
man
of
gray
hairs.
I
said,
I
would
scatter
them
afar,
I
would
make
the
remembrance
of
them
to
cease
from
among
men:
Were
it
not
that
I
feared
the
provocation
of
the
enemy,
Lest
their
adversaries
should misdeem,
Lest
they
should
say,
Our
hand
is
exalted,
And
the
LORD
hath
not
done
all
this.
For
they
are
a
nation
void
of
counsel,
And
there
is
no
understanding
in
them.
Oh
that
they
were
wise,
that
they
understood
this,
That
they
would
consider
their
latter
end!
How
should
one
chase
a
thousand,
And
two
put
ten
thousand
to
flight,
Except
their
Rock
had
sold
them,
And
the
LORD
had
delivered
them
up?
For
their
rock
is
not
as
our
Rock,
Even
our
enemies
themselves
being
judges.
For
their
vine
is
of
the
vine
of
Sodom,
And
of
the
fields
of
Gomorrah:
Their
grapes
are
grapes
of
gall,
Their
clusters
are
bitter:
Their
wine
is
the
poison
of
dragons,
And
the
cruel
venom
of
asps.
Is
not
this
laid
up
in
store
with
me,
Sealed
up
among
my
treasures?
Vengeance
is
mine,
and
recompence,
At
the
time
when
their
foot
shall
slide:
For
the
day
of
their
calamity
is
at
hand,
And
the
things
that
are
to
come
upon
them
shall
make
haste.
For
the
LORD
shall
judge
his
people,
And
repent
himself
for
his
servants;
When
he
seeth
that
their
power
is
gone,
And
there
is
none
remaining,
shut
up
or
left
at
large.
And
he
shall
say,
Where
are
their
gods,
The
rock
in
which
they
trusted;
Which
did
eat
the
fat
of
their
sacrifices,
And
drank
the
wine
of
their
drink
offering?
Let
them
rise
up
and
help
you,
Let
them
be
your
protection.
See
now
that
I,
even
I,
am
he,
And
there
is
no
god
with
me:
I
kill,
and
I
make
alive;
I
have
wounded,
and
I
heal:
And
there
is
none
that
can
deliver
out
of
my
hand.
For
I
lift
up
my
hand
to
heaven,
And
say,
As
I
live
for
ever,
If
I
whet
my
glittering
sword,
And
mine
hand
take
hold
on
judgment;
I
will
render
vengeance
to
mine
adversaries,
And
will
recompense
them
that
hate
me.
I
will
make
mine
arrows
drunk
with
blood,
And
my
sword
shall
devour
flesh;
With
the
blood
of
the
slain
and
the
captives,
From
the
head
of
the
leaders
of
the
enemy.
Rejoice,
O
ye
nations,
with
his
people:
For
he
will
avenge
the
blood
of
his
servants,
And
will
render
vengeance
to
his
adversaries,
And
will
make
expiation
for
his
land,
for
his
people.
And
Moses
came
and
spake
all
the
words
of
this
song
in
the
ears
of
the
people,
he,
and
Hoshea
the
son
of
Nun.
And
Moses
made
an
end
of
speaking
all
these
words
to
all
Israel:
And
he
said
unto
them,
Set
your
heart
unto
all
the
words
which
I
testify
unto
you
this
day;
which
ye
shall
command
your
children,
to
observe
to
do
all
the
words
of
this
law.
For
it
is
no
vain
thing
for
you;
because
it
is
your
life,
and
through
this
thing
ye
shall
prolong
your
days
upon
the
land,
whither
ye
go
over
Jordan
to
possess
it.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
that
selfsame
day,
saying,
Get
thee
up
into
this
mountain
of
Abarim,
unto
mount
Nebo,
which
is
in
the
land
of
Moab,
that
is
over
against
Jericho;
and
behold
the
land
of
Canaan,
which
I
give
unto
the
children
of
Israel
for
a
possession:
and
die
in
the
mount
whither
thou
goest
up,
and
be
gathered
unto
thy
people;
as
Aaron
thy
brother
died
in
mount
Hor,
and
was
gathered
unto
his
people:
because
ye
trespassed
against
me
in
the
midst
of
the
children
of
Israel
at
the
waters
of
Meribah
of
Kadesh,
in
the
wilderness
of
Zin;
because
ye
sanctified
me
not
in
the
midst
of
the
children
of
Israel.
For
thou shalt
see
the
land
before
thee;
but
thou shalt
not
go
thither
into
the
land
which
I
give
the
children
of
Israel.
And
this
is
the
blessing,
wherewith
Moses
the
man
of
God
blessed
the
children
of
Israel
before
his
death.
And
he
said,
The
LORD
came
from
Sinai,
And
rose
from
Seir
unto
them;
He
shined
forth
from
mount
Paran,
And
he
came
from
the
ten
thousands
of
holy
ones:
At
his
right
hand
was
a
fiery
law
unto
them.
Yea,
he
loveth
the
peoples;
All
his
saints
are
in
thy
hand:
And
they
sat
down
at
thy
feet;
Every
one
shall
receive
of
thy
words.
Moses
commanded
us
a
law,
An
inheritance
for
the
assembly
of
Jacob.
And
he
was
king
in
Jeshurun,
When
the
heads
of
the
people
were
gathered,
All
the
tribes
of
Israel
together.
Let
Reuben
live,
and
not
die;
Yet
let
his
men
be
few.
And
this
is
the
blessing
of
Judah:
and
he
said,
Hear,
LORD,
the
voice
of
Judah,
And
bring
him
in
unto
his
people:
With
his
hands
he
contended
for
himself;
And
thou shalt
be
an
help
against
his
adversaries.
And
of
Levi
he
said,
Thy
Thummim
and
thy
Urim
are
with
thy
godly
one,
Whom
thou
didst
prove
at
Massah,
With
whom
thou
didst
strive
at
the
waters
of
Meribah;
Who
said
of
his
father,
and
of
his
mother,
I
have
not
seen
him;
Neither
did
he
acknowledge
his
brethren,
Nor
knew
he
his
own
children:
For
they
have
observed
thy
word,
And
keep
thy
covenant.
They
shall
teach
Jacob
thy
judgments,
And
Israel
thy
law:
They
shall
put
incense
before
thee,
And
whole
burnt
offering
upon
thine
altar.
Bless,
LORD,
his
substance,
And
accept
the
work
of
his
hands:
Smite
through
the
loins
of
them
that
rise
up
against
him,
And
of
them
that
hate
him,
that
they
rise
not
again.
Of
Benjamin
he
said,
The
beloved
of
the
LORD
shall
dwell
in
safety
by
him;
He
covereth
him
all
the
day
long,
And
he
dwelleth
between
his
shoulders.
And
of
Joseph
he
said,
Blessed
of
the
LORD
be
his
land;
For
the
precious
things
of
heaven,
for
the
dew,
And
for
the
deep
that coucheth
beneath,
And
for
the
precious
things
of
the
fruits
of
the
sun,
And
for
the
precious
things
of
the
growth
of
the
moons,
And
for
the
chief
things
of
the
ancient
mountains,
And
for
the
precious
things
of
the
everlasting
hills,
And
for
the
precious
things
of
the
earth
and
the
fulness
thereof,
And
the
good
will
of
him
that
dwelt
in
the
bush:
Let
the
blessing
come
upon
the
head
of
Joseph,
And
upon
the
crown
of
the
head
of
him
that
was
separate
from
his
brethren.
The
firstling
of
his
bullock,
majesty
is
his;
And
his
horns
are
the
horns
of
the wild-ox:
With
them
he
shall
push
the
peoples
all
of
them,
even
the
ends
of
the
earth:
And
they
are
the
ten
thousands
of
Ephraim,
And
they
are
the
thousands
of
Manasseh.
And
of
Zebulun
he
said,
Rejoice,
Zebulun,
in
thy
going
out;
And,
Issachar,
in
thy
tents.
They
shall
call
the
peoples
unto
the
mountain;
There
shall
they
offer
sacrifices
of
righteousness:
For
they
shall
suck
the
abundance
of
the
seas,
And
the
hidden
treasures
of
the
sand.
And
of
Gad
he
said,
Blessed
be
he
that
enlargeth
Gad:
He
dwelleth
as
a
lioness,
And
teareth
the
arm,
yea,
the
crown
of
the
head.
And
he
provided
the
first
part
for
himself,
For
there
was
the lawgiver’s
portion
reserved;
And
he
came
with
the
heads
of
the
people,
He
executed
the
justice
of
the
LORD,
And
his
judgments
with
Israel.
And
of
Dan
he
said,
Dan
is
a
lion’s
whelp,
That leapeth
forth
from
Bashan.
And
of
Naphtali
he
said,
O
Naphtali,
satisfied
with
favour,
And
full
with
the
blessing
of
the
LORD:
Possess
thou
the
west
and
the
south.
And
of
Asher
he
said,
Blessed
be
Asher
with
children;
Let
him
be
acceptable
unto
his
brethren,
And
let
him
dip
his
foot
in
oil.
Thy
bars
shall
be
iron
and
brass;
And
as
thy
days,
so
shall
thy
strength
be.
There
is
none
like
unto
God,
O
Jeshurun,
Who
rideth
upon
the
heaven
for
thy
help,
And
in
his
excellency
on
the
skies.
The
eternal
God
is
thy
dwelling
place,
And
underneath
are
the
everlasting
arms:
And
he
thrust
out
the
enemy
from
before
thee,
And
said,
Destroy.
And
Israel
dwelleth
in
safety,
The
fountain
of
Jacob
alone,
In
a
land
of
corn
and
wine;
Yea,
his
heavens
drop
down
dew.
Happy
art
thou,
O
Israel:
Who
is
like
unto
thee,
a
people
saved
by
the
LORD,
The
shield
of
thy
help,
And
that
is
the
sword
of
thy
excellency!
And
thine
enemies
shall
submit
themselves
unto
thee;
And
thou shalt
tread
upon
their
high
places.
And
Moses
went
up
from
the
plains
of
Moab
unto
mount
Nebo,
to
the
top
of
Pisgah,
that
is
over
against
Jericho.
And
the
LORD
shewed
him
all
the
land
of
Gilead,
unto
Dan;
and
all
Naphtali,
and
the
land
of
Ephraim
and
Manasseh,
and
all
the
land
of
Judah,
unto
the
hinder
sea;
and
the
South,
and
the
Plain
of
the
valley
of
Jericho
the
city
of
palm
trees,
unto
Zoar.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
This
is
the
land
which
I
sware
unto
Abraham,
unto
Isaac,
and
unto
Jacob,
saying,
I
will
give
it
unto
thy
seed:
I
have
caused
thee
to
see
it
with
thine
eyes,
but
thou shalt
not
go
over
thither.
So
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
died
there
in
the
land
of
Moab,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD.
And
he
buried
him
in
the
valley
in
the
land
of
Moab
over
against
Beth-peor:
but
no
man
knoweth
of
his
sepulchre
unto
this
day.
And
Moses
was
an
hundred
and
twenty
years
old
when
he
died:
his
eye
was
not
dim,
nor
his
natural
force
abated.
And
the
children
of
Israel
wept
for
Moses
in
the
plains
of
Moab
thirty
days:
so
the
days
of
weeping
in
the
mourning
for
Moses
were
ended.
And
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun
was
full
of
the
spirit
of
wisdom;
for
Moses
had
laid
his
hands
upon
him:
and
the
children
of
Israel
hearkened
unto
him,
and
did
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
there
hath
not
arisen
a
prophet
since
in
Israel
like
unto
Moses,
whom
the
LORD
knew
face
to
face;
in
all
the
signs
and
the
wonders,
which
the
LORD
sent
him
to
do
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
to
Pharaoh,
and
to
all
his
servants,
and
to
all
his
land;
and
in
all
the
mighty
hand,
and
in
all
the
great
terror,
which
Moses
wrought
in
the
sight
of
all
Israel.
Joshua
THE BOOK OF JOSHUA.
JOSHUA
Jos
THE BOOK OF
JOSHUA.
Now
it
came
to
pass
after
the
death
of
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD,
that
the
LORD
spake
unto
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
Moses’
minister,
saying,
Moses
my
servant
is
dead;
now
therefore
arise,
go
over
this
Jordan,
thou,
and
all
this
people,
unto
the
land
which
I
do
give
to
them,
even
to
the
children
of
Israel.
Every
place
that
the
sole
of
your
foot
shall
tread
upon,
to
you
have
I
given
it,
as
I
spake
unto
Moses.
From
the
wilderness,
and
this
Lebanon,
even
unto
the
great
river,
the
river
Euphrates,
all
the
land
of
the
Hittites,
and
unto
the
great
sea
toward
the
going
down
of
the
sun,
shall
be
your
border.
There
shall
not
any
man
be
able
to
stand
before
thee
all
the
days
of
thy
life:
as
I
was
with
Moses,
so
I
will
be
with
thee:
I
will
not
fail
thee
nor
forsake
thee.
Be
strong
and
of
a
good
courage:
for
thou shalt
cause
this
people
to
inherit
the
land
which
I
sware
unto
their
fathers
to
give
them.
Only
be
strong
and
very
courageous,
to
observe
to
do
according
to
all
the
law,
which
Moses
my
servant
commanded
thee:
turn
not
from
it
to
the
right
hand
or
to
the
left,
that
thou
mayest
have
good
success
whithersoever
thou
goest.
This
book
of
the
law
shall
not
depart
out
of
thy
mouth,
but
thou shalt
meditate
therein
day
and
night,
that
thou
mayest
observe
to
do
according
to
all
that
is
written
therein:
for
then
thou shalt
make
thy
way
prosperous,
and
then
thou shalt
have
good
success.
Have
not
I
commanded
thee?
Be
strong
and
of
a
good
courage;
be
not
affrighted,
neither
be
thou
dismayed:
for
the
LORD
thy
God
is
with
thee
whithersoever
thou
goest.
Then
Joshua
commanded
the
officers
of
the
people,
saying,
Pass
through
the
midst
of
the
camp,
and
command
the
people,
saying,
Prepare
you
victuals;
for
within
three
days
ye
are
to
pass
over
this
Jordan,
to
go
in
to
possess
the
land,
which
the
LORD
your
God
giveth
you
to
possess
it.
And
to
the
Reubenites,
and
to
the
Gadites,
and
to
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
spake
Joshua,
saying,
Remember
the
word
which
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
commanded
you,
saying,
The
LORD
your
God
giveth
you
rest,
and
will
give
you
this
land.
Your
wives,
your
little
ones,
and
your
cattle,
shall
abide
in
the
land
which
Moses
gave
you
beyond
Jordan;
but
ye
shall
pass
over
before
your
brethren
armed,
all
the
mighty
men
of
valour,
and
shall
help
them;
until
the
LORD
have
given
your
brethren
rest,
as
he
hath
given
you,
and
they
also
have
possessed
the
land
which
the
LORD
your
God
giveth
them:
then
ye
shall
return
unto
the
land
of
your
possession,
and
possess
it,
which
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
gave
you
beyond
Jordan
toward
the
sunrising.
And
they
answered
Joshua,
saying,
All
that
thou
hast
commanded
us
we
will
do,
and
whithersoever
thou
sendest
us
we
will
go.
According
as
we
hearkened
unto
Moses
in
all
things,
so
will
we
hearken
unto
thee:
only
the
LORD
thy
God
be
with
thee,
as
he
was
with
Moses.
Whosoever
he
be
that
shall
rebel
against
thy
commandment,
and
shall
not
hearken
unto
thy
words
in
all
that
thou
commandest
him,
he
shall
be
put
to
death:
only
be
strong
and
of
a
good
courage.
And
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun
sent
out
of
Shittim
two
men
as
spies
secretly,
saying,
Go
view
the
land,
and
Jericho.
And
they
went,
and
came
into
the
house
of
an
harlot
whose
name
was
Rahab,
and
lay
there.
And
it
was
told
the
king
of
Jericho,
saying,
Behold,
there
came
men
in
hither to-night
of
the
children
of
Israel
to
search
out
the
land.
And
the
king
of
Jericho
sent
unto
Rahab,
saying,
Bring
forth
the
men
that
are
come
to
thee,
which
are
entered
into
thine
house:
for
they
be
come
to
search
out
all
the
land.
And
the
woman
took
the
two
men,
and
hid
them;
and
she
said,
Yea,
the
men
came
unto
me,
but
I
wist
not
whence
they
were:
and
it
came
to
pass
about
the
time
of
the
shutting
of
the
gate,
when
it
was
dark,
that
the
men
went
out:
whither
the
men
went
I
wot
not:
pursue
after
them
quickly;
for
ye
shall
overtake
them.
But
she
had
brought
them
up
to
the
roof,
and
hid
them
with
the
stalks
of
flax,
which
she
had
laid
in
order
upon
the
roof.
And
the
men
pursued
after
them
the
way
to
Jordan
unto
the
fords:
and
as
soon
as
they
which
pursued
after
them
were
gone
out,
they
shut
the
gate.
And
before
they
were
laid
down,
she
came
up
unto
them
upon
the
roof;
and
she
said
unto
the
men,
I
know
that
the
LORD
hath
given
you
the
land,
and
that
your
terror
is
fallen
upon
us,
and
that
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
melt
away
before
you.
For
we
have
heard
how
the
LORD
dried
up
the
water
of
the
Red
Sea
before
you,
when
ye
came
out
of
Egypt;
and
what
ye
did
unto
the
two
kings
of
the
Amorites,
that
were
beyond
Jordan,
unto
Sihon
and
to
Og,
whom
ye
utterly
destroyed.
And
as
soon
as
we
had
heard
it,
our
hearts
did
melt,
neither
did
there
remain
any
more
spirit
in
any
man,
because
of
you:
for
the
LORD
your
God,
he
is
God
in
heaven
above,
and
on
earth
beneath.
Now
therefore,
I
pray
you,
swear
unto
me
by
the
LORD,
since
I
have
dealt
kindly
with
you,
that
ye
also
will
deal
kindly
with
my
father’s
house,
and
give
me
a
true
token:
and
that
ye
will
save
alive
my
father,
and
my
mother,
and
my
brethren,
and
my
sisters,
and
all
that
they
have,
and
will
deliver
our
lives
from
death.
And
the
men
said
unto
her,
Our
life
for
yours,
if
ye
utter
not
this
our
business;
and
it
shall
be,
when
the
LORD
giveth
us
the
land,
that
we
will
deal
kindly
and
truly
with
thee.
Then
she
let
them
down
by
a
cord
through
the
window:
for
her
house
was
upon
the
town
wall,
and
she
dwelt
upon
the
wall.
And
she
said
unto
them,
Get
you
to
the
mountain,
lest
the
pursuers
light
upon
you;
and
hide
yourselves
there
three
days,
until
the
pursuers
be
returned:
and
afterward
may
ye
go
your
way.
And
the
men
said
unto
her,
We
will
be
guiltless
of
this
thine
oath
which
thou
hast
made
us
to
swear.
Behold,
when
we
come
into
the
land,
thou shalt
bind
this
line
of
scarlet
thread
in
the
window
which
thou
didst
let
us
down
by:
and
thou shalt
gather
unto
thee
into
the
house
thy
father,
and
thy
mother,
and
thy
brethren,
and
all
thy
father’s
household.
And
it
shall
be,
that
whosoever
shall
go
out
of
the
doors
of
thy
house
into
the
street,
his
blood
shall
be
upon
his
head,
and
we
will
be
guiltless:
and
whosoever
shall
be
with
thee
in
the
house,
his
blood
shall
be
on
our
head,
if
any
hand
be
upon
him.
But
if
thou
utter
this
our
business,
then
we
will
be
guiltless
of
thine
oath
which
thou
hast
made
us
to
swear.
And
she
said,
According
unto
your
words,
so
be
it.
And
she
sent
them
away,
and
they
departed:
and
she
bound
the
scarlet
line
in
the
window.
And
they
went,
and
came
unto
the
mountain,
and
abode
there
three
days,
until
the
pursuers
were
returned:
and
the
pursuers
sought
them
throughout
all
the
way,
but
found
them
not.
Then
the
two
men
returned,
and
descended
from
the
mountain,
and
passed
over,
and
came
to
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun;
and
they
told
him
all
that
had
befallen
them.
And
they
said
unto
Joshua,
Truly
the
LORD
hath
delivered
into
our
hands
all
the
land;
and
moreover
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
do
melt
away
before
us.
And
Joshua
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
they
removed
from
Shittim,
and
came
to
Jordan,
he
and
all
the
children
of
Israel;
and
they
lodged
there
before
they
passed
over.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
three
days,
that
the
officers
went
through
the
midst
of
the
camp;
and
they
commanded
the
people,
saying,
When
ye
see
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
your
God,
and
the
priests
the
Levites
bearing
it,
then
ye
shall
remove
from
your
place,
and
go
after
it.
Yet
there
shall
be
a
space
between
you
and
it,
about
two
thousand
cubits
by
measure:
come
not
near
unto
it,
that
ye
may
know
the
way
by
which
ye
must
go;
for
ye
have
not
passed
this
way
heretofore.
And
Joshua
said
unto
the
people,
Sanctify
yourselves:
for
tomorrow
the
LORD
will
do
wonders
among
you.
And
Joshua
spake
unto
the
priests,
saying,
Take
up
the
ark
of
the
covenant,
and
pass
over
before
the
people.
And
they
took
up
the
ark
of
the
covenant,
and
went
before
the
people.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
This
day
will
I
begin
to
magnify
thee
in
the
sight
of
all
Israel,
that
they
may
know
that
as
I
was
with
Moses,
so
I
will
be
with
thee.
And
thou shalt
command
the
priests
that
bear
the
ark
of
the
covenant,
saying,
When
ye
are
come
to
the
brink
of
the
waters
of
Jordan,
ye
shall
stand
still
in
Jordan.
And
Joshua
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
Come
hither,
and
hear
the
words
of
the
LORD
your
God.
And
Joshua
said,
Hereby
ye
shall
know
that
the
living
God
is
among
you,
and
that
he
will
without
fail
drive
out
from
before
you
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Girgashite,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Jebusite.
Behold,
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
Lord
of
all
the
earth
passeth
over
before
you
into
Jordan.
Now
therefore
take
you
twelve
men
out
of
the
tribes
of
Israel,
for
every
tribe
a
man.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
the
soles
of
the
feet
of
the
priests
that
bear
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
the
Lord
of
all
the
earth,
shall
rest
in
the
waters
of
Jordan,
that
the
waters
of
Jordan
shall
be
cut
off,
even
the
waters
that
come
down
from
above;
and
they
shall
stand
in
one
heap.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
people
removed
from
their
tents,
to
pass
over
Jordan,
the
priests
that
bare
the
ark
of
the
covenant
being
before
the
people;
and
when
they
that
bare
the
ark
were
come
unto
Jordan,
and
the
feet
of
the
priests
that
bare
the
ark
were
dipped
in
the
brink
of
the
water, (for
Jordan
overfloweth
all
its
banks
all
the
time
of
harvest,)
that
the
waters
which
came
down
from
above
stood,
and
rose
up
in
one
heap,
a
great
way
off,
at
Adam,
the
city
that
is
beside
Zarethan:
and
those
that
went
down
toward
the
sea
of
the
Arabah,
even
the
Salt
Sea,
were
wholly
cut
off:
and
the
people
passed
over
right
against
Jericho.
And
the
priests
that
bare
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
stood
firm
on
dry
ground
in
the
midst
of
Jordan,
and
all
Israel
passed
over
on
dry
ground,
until
all
the
nation
were
passed
clean
over
Jordan.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
all
the
nation
were
clean
passed
over
Jordan,
that
the
LORD
spake
unto
Joshua,
saying,
Take
you
twelve
men
out
of
the
people,
out
of
every
tribe
a
man,
and
command
ye
them,
saying,
Take
you
hence
out
of
the
midst
of
Jordan,
out
of
the
place
where
the
priests’
feet
stood
firm,
twelve
stones,
and
carry
them
over
with
you,
and
lay
them
down
in
the
lodging
place,
where
ye
shall
lodge
this
night.
Then
Joshua
called
the
twelve
men,
whom
he
had
prepared
of
the
children
of
Israel,
out
of
every
tribe
a
man:
and
Joshua
said
unto
them,
Pass
over
before
the
ark
of
the
LORD
your
God
into
the
midst
of
Jordan,
and
take
you
up
every
man
of
you
a
stone
upon
his
shoulder,
according
unto
the
number
of
the
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel:
that
this
may
be
a
sign
among
you,
that
when
your
children
ask
in
time
to
come,
saying,
What
mean
ye
by
these
stones?
then
ye
shall
say
unto
them,
Because
the
waters
of
Jordan
were
cut
off
before
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD;
when
it
passed
over
Jordan,
the
waters
of
Jordan
were
cut
off:
and
these
stones
shall
be
for
a
memorial
unto
the
children
of
Israel
for
ever.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
so
as
Joshua
commanded,
and
took
up
twelve
stones
out
of
the
midst
of
Jordan,
as
the
LORD
spake
unto
Joshua,
according
to
the
number
of
the
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel;
and
they
carried
them
over
with
them
unto
the
place
where
they
lodged,
and
laid
them
down
there.
And
Joshua
set
up
twelve
stones
in
the
midst
of
Jordan,
in
the
place
where
the
feet
of
the
priests
which
bare
the
ark
of
the
covenant
stood:
and
they
are
there,
unto
this
day.
For
the
priests
which
bare
the
ark
stood
in
the
midst
of
Jordan,
until
every
thing
was
finished
that
the
LORD
commanded
Joshua
to
speak
unto
the
people,
according
to
all
that
Moses
commanded
Joshua:
and
the
people
hasted
and
passed
over.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
all
the
people
were
clean
passed
over,
that
the
ark
of
the
LORD
passed
over,
and
the
priests,
in
the
presence
of
the
people.
And
the
children
of
Reuben,
and
the
children
of
Gad,
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
passed
over
armed
before
the
children
of
Israel,
as
Moses
spake
unto
them:
about
forty
thousand
ready
armed
for
war
passed
over
before
the
LORD
unto
battle,
to
the
plains
of
Jericho.
On
that
day
the
LORD
magnified
Joshua
in
the
sight
of
all
Israel;
and
they
feared
him,
as
they
feared
Moses,
all
the
days
of
his
life.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Joshua,
saying,
Command
the
priests
that
bear
the
ark
of
the
testimony,
that
they
come
up
out
of
Jordan.
Joshua
therefore
commanded
the
priests,
saying,
Come
ye
up
out
of
Jordan.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
priests
that
bare
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
were
come
up
out
of
the
midst
of
Jordan,
and
the
soles
of
the
priests’
feet
were
lifted
up
unto
the
dry
ground,
that
the
waters
of
Jordan
returned
unto
their
place,
and
went
over
all
its
banks,
as
aforetime.
And
the
people
came
up
out
of
Jordan
on
the
tenth
day
of
the
first
month,
and
encamped
in
Gilgal,
on
the
east
border
of
Jericho.
And
those
twelve
stones,
which
they
took
out
of
Jordan,
did
Joshua
set
up
in
Gilgal.
And
he
spake
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
When
your
children
shall
ask
their
fathers
in
time
to
come,
saying,
What
mean
these
stones?
Then
ye
shall
let
your
children
know,
saying,
Israel
came
over
this
Jordan
on
dry
land.
For
the
LORD
your
God
dried
up
the
waters
of
Jordan
from
before
you,
until
ye
were
passed
over,
as
the
LORD
your
God
did
to
the
Red
Sea,
which
he
dried
up
from
before
us,
until
we
were
passed
over:
that
all
the
peoples
of
the
earth
may
know
the
hand
of
the
LORD,
that
it
is
mighty;
that
they
may
fear
the
LORD
your
God
for
ever.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
all
the
kings
of
the
Amorites,
which
were
beyond
Jordan
westward,
and
all
the
kings
of
the
Canaanites,
which
were
by
the
sea,
heard
how
that
the
LORD
had
dried
up
the
waters
of
Jordan
from
before
the
children
of
Israel,
until
we
were
passed
over,
that
their
heart
melted,
neither
was
there
spirit
in
them
any
more,
because
of
the
children
of
Israel.
At
that
time
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
Make
thee
knives
of
flint,
and
circumcise
again
the
children
of
Israel
the
second
time.
And
Joshua
made
him
knives
of
flint,
and
circumcised
the
children
of
Israel
at
the
hill
of
the
foreskins.
And
this
is
the
cause
why
Joshua
did
circumcise:
all
the
people
that
came
forth
out
of
Egypt,
that
were
males,
even
all
the
men
of
war,
died
in
the
wilderness
by
the
way,
after
they
came
forth
out
of
Egypt.
For
all
the
people
that
came
out
were
circumcised:
but
all
the
people
that
were
born
in
the
wilderness
by
the
way
as
they
came
forth
out
of
Egypt,
they
had
not
circumcised.
For
the
children
of
Israel
walked
forty
years
in
the
wilderness,
till
all
the
nation,
even
the
men
of
war
which
came
forth
out
of
Egypt,
were
consumed,
because
they
hearkened
not
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD:
unto
whom
the
LORD
sware
that
he
would
not
let
them
see
the
land
which
the
LORD
sware
unto
their
fathers
that
he
would
give
us,
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey.
And
their
children,
whom
he
raised
up
in
their
stead,
them
did
Joshua
circumcise:
for
they
were
uncircumcised,
because
they
had
not
circumcised
them
by
the
way.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
had
done
circumcising
all
the
nation,
that
they
abode
in
their
places
in
the
camp,
till
they
were
whole.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
This
day
have
I
rolled
away
the
reproach
of
Egypt
from
off
you.
Wherefore
the
name
of
that
place
was
called
Gilgal,
unto
this
day.
And
the
children
of
Israel
encamped
in
Gilgal;
and
they
kept
the
passover
on
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
month
at
even
in
the
plains
of
Jericho.
And
they
did
eat
of
the
old
corn
of
the
land
on
the
morrow
after
the
passover,
unleavened
cakes
and
parched
corn,
in
the
selfsame
day.
And
the
manna
ceased
on
the
morrow,
after
they
had
eaten
of
the
old
corn
of
the
land;
neither
had
the
children
of
Israel
manna
any
more;
but
they
did
eat
of
the
fruit
of
the
land
of
Canaan
that
year.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Joshua
was
by
Jericho,
that
he
lifted
up
his
eyes
and
looked,
and,
behold,
there
stood
a
man
over
against
him
with
his
sword
drawn
in
his
hand:
and
Joshua
went
unto
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
for
us,
or
for
our
adversaries?
And
he
said,
Nay;
but
as
captain
of
the
host
of
the
LORD
am
I
now
come.
And
Joshua
fell
on
his
face
to
the
earth,
and
did
worship,
and
said
unto
him,
What
saith
my
lord
unto
his
servant?
And
the
captain
of
the
LORD’S
host
said
unto
Joshua,
Put
off
thy
shoe
from
off
thy
foot;
for
the
place
whereon
thou
standest
is
holy.
And
Joshua
did
so.
(NOW
Jericho
was
straitly
shut
up
because
of
the
children
of
Israel:
none
went
out,
and
none
came
in.)
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
See,
I
have
given
into
thine
hand
Jericho,
and
the
king
thereof,
and
the
mighty
men
of
valour.
And
ye
shall
compass
the
city,
all
the
men
of
war,
going
about
the
city
once.
Thus shalt
thou
do
six
days.
And
seven
priests
shall
bear
seven
trumpets
of
rams’
horns
before
the
ark:
and
the
seventh
day
ye
shall
compass
the
city
seven
times,
and
the
priests
shall
blow
with
the
trumpets.
And
it
shall
be,
that
when
they
make
a
long
blast
with
the
ram’s
horn,
and
when
ye
hear
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
all
the
people
shall
shout
with
a
great
shout;
and
the
wall
of
the
city
shall
fall
down
flat,
and
the
people
shall
go
up
every
man
straight
before
him.
And
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun
called
the
priests,
and
said
unto
them,
Take
up
the
ark
of
the
covenant,
and
let
seven
priests
bear
seven
trumpets
of
rams’
horns
before
the
ark
of
the
LORD.
And
they
said
unto
the
people,
Pass
on,
and
compass
the
city,
and
let
the
armed
men
pass
on
before
the
ark
of
the
LORD.
And
it
was
so,
that
when
Joshua
had
spoken
unto
the
people,
the
seven
priests
bearing
the
seven
trumpets
of
rams’
horns
before
the
LORD
passed
on,
and
blew
with
the
trumpets:
and
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
followed
them.
And
the
armed
men
went
before
the
priests
that
blew
the
trumpets,
and
the rearward
went
after
the
ark,
the
priests
blowing
with
the
trumpets
as
they
went.
And
Joshua
commanded
the
people,
saying,
Ye
shall
not
shout,
nor
let
your
voice
be
heard,
neither
shall
any
word
proceed
out
of
your
mouth,
until
the
day
I
bid
you
shout;
then
shall
ye
shout.
So
he
caused
the
ark
of
the
LORD
to
compass
the
city,
going
about
it
once:
and
they
came
into
the
camp,
and
lodged
in
the
camp.
And
Joshua
rose
early
in
the
morning,
and
the
priests
took
up
the
ark
of
the
LORD.
And
the
seven
priests
bearing
the
seven
trumpets
of
rams’
horns
before
the
ark
of
the
LORD
went
on
continually,
and
blew
with
the
trumpets;
and
the
armed
men
went
before
them;
and
the rearward
came
after
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
the
priests
blowing
with
the
trumpets
as
they
went.
And
the
second
day
they
compassed
the
city
once,
and
returned
into
the
camp:
so
they
did
six
days.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
seventh
day,
that
they
rose
early
at
the
dawning
of
the
day,
and
compassed
the
city
after
the
same
manner
seven
times:
only
on
that
day
they
compassed
the
city
seven
times.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
seventh
time,
when
the
priests
blew
with
the
trumpets,
Joshua
said
unto
the
people,
Shout;
for
the
LORD
hath
given
you
the
city.
And
the
city
shall
be
devoted,
even
it
and
all
that
is
therein,
to
the
LORD:
only
Rahab
the
harlot
shall
live,
she
and
all
that
are
with
her
in
the
house,
because
she
hid
the
messengers
that
we
sent.
And
ye,
in
any
wise
keep
yourselves
from
the
devoted
thing,
lest
when
ye
have
devoted
it,
ye
take
of
the
devoted
thing;
so
should
ye
make
the
camp
of
Israel
accursed,
and
trouble
it.
But
all
the
silver,
and
gold,
and
vessels
of
brass
and
iron,
are
holy
unto
the
LORD:
they
shall
come
into
the
treasury
of
the
LORD.
So
the
people
shouted,
and
the
priests
blew
with
the
trumpets:
and
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
people
heard
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
that
the
people
shouted
with
a
great
shout,
and
the
wall
fell
down
flat,
so
that
the
people
went
up
into
the
city,
every
man
straight
before
him,
and
they
took
the
city.
And
they
utterly
destroyed
all
that
was
in
the
city,
both
man
and
woman,
both
young
and
old,
and
ox,
and
sheep,
and
ass,
with
the
edge
of
the
sword.
And
Joshua
said
unto
the
two
men
that
had
spied
out
the
land,
Go
into
the
harlot’s
house,
and
bring
out
thence
the
woman,
and
all
that
she
hath,
as
ye
sware
unto
her.
And
the
young
men
the
spies
went
in,
and
brought
out
Rahab,
and
her
father,
and
her
mother,
and
her
brethren,
and
all
that
she
had,
all
her
kindred
also
they
brought
out;
and
they
set
them
without
the
camp
of
Israel.
And
they
burnt
the
city
with
fire,
and
all
that
was
therein:
only
the
silver,
and
the
gold,
and
the
vessels
of
brass
and
of
iron,
they
put
into
the
treasury
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
But
Rahab
the
harlot,
and
her
father’s
household,
and
all
that
she
had,
did
Joshua
save
alive;
and
she
dwelt
in
the
midst
of
Israel,
unto
this
day;
because
she
hid
the
messengers,
which
Joshua
sent
to
spy
out
Jericho.
And
Joshua
charged
them
with
an
oath
at
that
time,
saying,
Cursed
be
the
man
before
the
LORD,
that
riseth
up
and
buildeth
this
city
Jericho:
with
the
loss
of
his
firstborn
shall
he
lay
the
foundation
thereof,
and
with
the
loss
of
his
youngest
son
shall
he
set
up
the
gates
of
it.
So
the
LORD
was
with
Joshua;
and
his
fame
was
in
all
the
land.
But
the
children
of
Israel
committed
a
trespass
in
the
devoted
thing:
for
Achan,
the
son
of
Carmi,
the
son
of
Zabdi,
the
son
of
Zerah,
of
the
tribe
of
Judah,
took
of
the
devoted
thing:
and
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Joshua
sent
men
from
Jericho
to
Ai,
which
is
beside
Beth-aven,
on
the
east
side
of
Beth-el,
and
spake
unto
them,
saying,
Go
up
and
spy
out
the
land.
And
the
men
went
up
and
spied
out
Ai.
And
they
returned
to
Joshua,
and
said
unto
him,
Let
not
all
the
people
go
up;
but
let
about
two
or
three
thousand
men
go
up
and
smite
Ai;
make
not
all
the
people
to
toil
thither;
for
they
are
but
few.
So
there
went
up
thither
of
the
people
about
three
thousand
men:
and
they
fled
before
the
men
of
Ai.
And
the
men
of
Ai
smote
of
them
about
thirty
and
six
men:
and
they
chased
them
from
before
the
gate
even
unto
Shebarim,
and
smote
them
at
the
going
down:
and
the
hearts
of
the
people
melted,
and
became
as
water.
And
Joshua
rent
his
clothes,
and
fell
to
the
earth
upon
his
face
before
the
ark
of
the
LORD
until
the
evening,
he
and
the
elders
of
Israel;
and
they
put
dust
upon
their
heads.
And
Joshua
said,
Alas,
O
Lord
GOD,
wherefore
hast
thou
at
all
brought
this
people
over
Jordan,
to
deliver
us
into
the
hand
of
the
Amorites,
to
cause
us
to
perish?
would
that
we
had
been
content
and
dwelt
beyond
Jordan!
Oh
Lord,
what
shall
I
say,
after
that
Israel
hath
turned
their
backs
before
their
enemies!
For
the
Canaanites
and
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
shall
hear
of
it,
and
shall
compass
us
round,
and
cut
off
our
name
from
the
earth:
and
what
wilt
thou
do
for
thy
great
name?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
Get
thee
up;
wherefore
art
thou
thus
fallen
upon
thy
face?
Israel
hath
sinned;
yea,
they
have
even
transgressed
my
covenant
which
I
commanded
them:
yea,
they
have
even
taken
of
the
devoted
thing;
and
have
also
stolen,
and
dissembled
also,
and
they
have
even
put
it
among
their
own
stuff.
Therefore
the
children
of
Israel
cannot
stand
before
their
enemies,
they
turn
their
backs
before
their
enemies,
because
they
are
become
accursed:
I
will
not
be
with
you
any
more,
except
ye
destroy
the
devoted
thing
from
among
you.
Up,
sanctify
the
people,
and
say,
Sanctify
yourselves
against
tomorrow:
for
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
There
is
a
devoted
thing
in
the
midst
of
thee,
O
Israel:
thou
canst
not
stand
before
thine
enemies,
until
ye
take
away
the
devoted
thing
from
among
you.
In
the
morning
therefore
ye
shall
be
brought
near
by
your
tribes:
and
it
shall
be,
that
the
tribe
which
the
LORD
taketh
shall
come
near
by
families;
and
the
family
which
the
LORD
shall
take
shall
come
near
by
households;
and
the
household
which
the
LORD
shall
take
shall
come
near
man
by
man.
And
it
shall
be,
that
he
that
is
taken
with
the
devoted
thing
shall
be
burnt
with
fire,
he
and
all
that
he
hath:
because
he
hath
transgressed
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
and
because
he
hath
wrought
folly
in
Israel.
So
Joshua
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
brought
Israel
near
by
their
tribes;
and
the
tribe
of
Judah
was
taken:
and
he
brought
near
the
family
of
Judah;
and
he
took
the
family
of
the
Zerahites:
and
he
brought
near
the
family
of
the
Zerahites
man
by
man;
and
Zabdi
was
taken:
and
he
brought
near
his
household
man
by
man;
and
Achan,
the
son
of
Carmi,
the
son
of
Zabdi,
the
son
of
Zerah,
of
the
tribe
of
Judah,
was
taken.
And
Joshua
said
unto
Achan,
My
son,
give,
I
pray
thee,
glory
to
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
and
make
confession
unto
him;
and
tell
me
now
what
thou
hast
done;
hide
it
not
from
me.
And
Achan
answered
Joshua,
and
said,
Of
a
truth
I
have
sinned
against
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
and
thus
and
thus
have
I
done:
when
I
saw
among
the
spoil
a
goodly
Babylonish
mantle,
and
two
hundred
shekels
of
silver,
and
a
wedge
of
gold
of
fifty
shekels
weight,
then
I
coveted
them,
and
took
them;
and,
beheld,
they
are
hid
in
the
earth
in
the
midst
of
my
tent,
and
the
silver
under
it.
So
Joshua
sent
messengers,
and
they
ran
unto
the
tent;
and,
behold,
it
was
hid
in
his
tent,
and
the
silver
under
it.
And
they
took
them
from
the
midst
of
the
tent,
and
brought
them
unto
Joshua,
and
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel;
and
they
laid
them
down
before
the
LORD.
And
Joshua,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
took
Achan
the
son
of
Zerah,
and
the
silver,
and
the
mantle,
and
the
wedge
of
gold,
and
his
sons,
and
his
daughters,
and
his
oxen,
and
his
asses,
and
his
sheep,
and
his
tent,
and
all
that
he
had:
and
they
brought
them
up
unto
the
valley
of
Achor.
And
Joshua
said,
Why
hast
thou
troubled
us?
the
LORD
shall
trouble
thee
this
day.
And
all
Israel
stoned
him
with
stones;
and
they
burned
them
with
fire,
and
stoned
them
with
stones.
And
they
raised
over
him
a
great
heap
of
stones,
unto
this
day;
and
the
LORD
turned
from
the
fierceness
of
his
anger.
Wherefore
the
name
of
that
place
was
called,
The
valley
of
Achor,
unto
this
day.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
Fear
not,
neither
be
thou
dismayed:
take
all
the
people
of
war
with
thee,
and
arise,
go
up
to
Ai:
see,
I
have
given
into
thy
hand
the
king
of
Ai,
and
his
people,
and
his
city
and
his
land:
And
thou shalt
do
to
Ai
and
her
king
as
thou
didst
unto
Jericho
and
her
king:
only
the
spoil
thereof,
and
the
cattle
thereof,
shall
ye
take
for
a
prey
unto
yourselves:
set
thee
an
ambush
for
the
city
behind
it.
So
Joshua
arose,
and
all
the
people
of
war,
to
go
up
to
Ai:
and
Joshua
chose
out
thirty
thousand
men,
the
mighty
men
of
valour,
and
sent
them
forth
by
night.
And
he
commanded
them,
saying,
Behold,
ye
shall
lie
in
ambush
against
the
city,
behind
the
city:
go
not
very
far
from
the
city,
but
be
ye
all
ready:
and
I,
and
all
the
people
that
are
with
me,
will
approach
unto
the
city:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
they
come
out
against
us,
as
at
the
first,
that
we
will
flee
before
them;
and
they
will
come
out
after
us,
till
we
have
drawn
them
away
from
the
city;
for
they
will
say,
They
flee
before
us,
as
at
the
first;
so
we
will
flee
before
them:
and
ye
shall
rise
up
from
the
ambush,
and
take
possession
of
the
city:
for
the
LORD
your
God
will
deliver
it
into
your
hand.
And
it
shall
be,
when
ye
have
seized
upon
the
city,
that
ye
shall
set
the
city
on
fire;
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD
shall
ye
do:
see,
I
have
commanded
you.
And
Joshua
sent
them
forth:
and
they
went
to
the
ambushment,
and
abode
between
Beth-el
and
Ai,
on
the
west
side
of
Ai:
but
Joshua
lodged
that
night
among
the
people.
And
Joshua
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
mustered
the
people,
and
went
up,
he
and
the
elders
of
Israel,
before
the
people
to
Ai.
And
all
the
people,
even
the
men
of
war
that
were
with
him,
went
up,
and
drew
nigh,
and
came
before
the
city,
and
pitched
on
the
north
side
of
Ai:
now
there
was
a
valley
between
him
and
Ai.
And
he
took
about
five
thousand
men,
and
set
them
in
ambush
between
Beth-el
and
Ai,
on
the
west
side
of
the
city.
So
they
set
the
people,
even
all
the
host
that
was
on
the
north
of
the
city,
and
their liers
in
wait
that
were
on
the
west
of
the
city;
and
Joshua
went
that
night
into
the
midst
of
the
vale.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
king
of
Ai
saw
it,
that
they
hasted
and
rose
up
early,
and
the
men
of
the
city
went
out
against
Israel
to
battle,
he
and
all
his
people,
at
the
time
appointed,
before
the
Arabah;
but
he
wist
not
that
there
was
an
ambush
against
him
behind
the
city.
And
Joshua
and
all
Israel
made
as
if
they
were
beaten
before
them,
and
fled
by
the
way
of
the
wilderness.
And
all
the
people
that
were
in
the
city
were
called
together
to
pursue
after
them:
and
they
pursued
after
Joshua,
and
were
drawn
away
from
the
city.
And
there
was
not
a
man
left
in
Ai
or
Beth-el,
that
went
not
out
after
Israel:
and
they
left
the
city
open,
and
pursued
after
Israel.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
Stretch
out
the
javelin
that
is
in
thy
hand
toward
Ai;
for
I
will
give
it
into
thine
hand.
And
Joshua
stretched
out
the
javelin
that
was
in
his
hand
toward
the
city.
And
the
ambush
arose
quickly
out
of
their
place,
and
they
ran
as
soon
as
he
had
stretched
out
his
hand,
and
entered
into
the
city,
and
took
it;
and
they
hasted
and
set
the
city
on
fire.
And
when
the
men
of
Ai
looked
behind
them,
they
saw,
and,
behold,
the
smoke
of
the
city
ascended
up
to
heaven,
and
they
had
no
power
to
flee
this
way
or
that
way:
and
the
people
that
fled
to
the
wilderness
turned
back
upon
the
pursuers.
And
when
Joshua
and
all
Israel
saw
that
the
ambush
had
taken
the
city,
and
that
the
smoke
of
the
city
ascended,
then
they
turned
again,
and
slew
the
men
of
Ai.
And
the
other
came
forth
out
of
the
city
against
them;
so
they
were
in
the
midst
of
Israel,
some
on
this
side,
and
some
on
that
side:
and
they
smote
them,
so
that
they
let
none
of
them
remain
or
escape.
And
the
king
of
Ai
they
took
alive,
and
brought
him
to
Joshua.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Israel
had
made
an
end
of
slaying
all
the
inhabitants
of
Ai
in
the
field,
in
the
wilderness
wherein
they
pursued
them,
and
they
were
all
fallen
by
the
edge
of
the
sword,
until
they
were
consumed,
that
all
Israel
returned
unto
Ai,
and
smote
it
with
the
edge
of
the
sword.
And
all
that
fell
that
day,
both
of
men
and
women,
were
twelve
thousand,
even
all
the
men
of
Ai.
For
Joshua
drew
not
back
his
hand
wherewith
he
stretched
out
the
javelin,
until
he
had
utterly
destroyed
all
the
inhabitants
of
Ai.
Only
the
cattle
and
the
spoil
of
that
city
Israel
took
for
a
prey
unto
themselves,
according
unto
the
word
of
the
LORD
which
he
commanded
Joshua.
So
Joshua
burnt
Ai,
and
made
it
an
heap
for
ever,
even
a
desolation,
unto
this
day.
And
the
king
of
Ai
he
hanged
on
a
tree
until
the
eventide:
and
at
the
going
down
of
the
sun
Joshua
commanded,
and
they
took
his
carcase
down
from
the
tree,
and
cast
it
at
the
entering
of
the
gate
of
the
city,
and
raised
thereon
a
great
heap
of
stones,
unto
this
day.
Then
Joshua
built
an
altar
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
in
mount
Ebal,
as
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
commanded
the
children
of
Israel,
as
it
is
written
in
the
book
of
the
law
of
Moses,
an
altar
of unhewn
stones,
upon
which
no
man
had
lift
up
any
iron:
and
they
offered
thereon
burnt
offerings
unto
the
LORD,
and
sacrificed
peace
offerings.
And
he
wrote
there
upon
the
stones
a
copy
of
the
law
of
Moses,
which
he
wrote,
in
the
presence
of
the
children
of
Israel.
And
all
Israel,
and
their
elders
and
officers,
and
their
judges,
stood
on
this
side
the
ark
and
on
that
side
before
the
priests
the
Levites,
which
bare
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
as
well
the
stranger
as
the
homeborn;
half
of
them
in
front
of
mount
Gerizim,
and
half
of
them
in
front
of
mount
Ebal;
as
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
had
commanded,
that
they
should
bless
the
people
of
Israel
first
of
all.
And
afterward
he
read
all
the
words
of
the
law,
the
blessing
and
the
curse,
according
to
all
that
is
written
in
the
book
of
the
law.
There
was
not
a
word
of
all
that
Moses
commanded,
which
Joshua
read
not
before
all
the
assembly
of
Israel,
and
the
women,
and
the
little
ones,
and
the
strangers
that
were
conversant
among
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
when
all
the
kings
which
were
beyond
Jordan,
in
the
hill
country,
and
in
the
lowland,
and
on
all
the
shore
of
the
great
sea
in
front
of
Lebanon,
the
Hittite,
and
the
Amorite,
the
Canaanite,
the
Perizzite,
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite,
heard
thereof;
that
they
gathered
themselves
together,
to
fight
with
Joshua
and
with
Israel,
with
one
accord.
But
when
the
inhabitants
of
Gibeon
heard
what
Joshua
had
done
unto
Jericho
and
to
Ai,
they
also
did
work
wilily,
and
went
and
made
as
if
they
had
been
ambassadors,
and
took
old
sacks
upon
their
asses,
and
wineskins,
old
and
rent
and
bound
up;
and
old
shoes
and
clouted
upon
their
feet,
and
old
garments
upon
them;
and
all
the
bread
of
their
provision
was
dry
and
was
become
mouldy.
And
they
went
to
Joshua
unto
the
camp
at
Gilgal,
and
said
unto
him,
and
to
the
men
of
Israel,
We
are
come
from
a
far
country:
now
therefore
make
ye
a
covenant
with
us.
And
the
men
of
Israel
said
unto
the
Hivites,
Peradventure
ye
dwell
among
us;
and
how
shall
we
make
a
covenant
with
you?
And
they
said
unto
Joshua,
We
are
thy
servants.
And
Joshua
said
unto
them,
Who
are
ye?
and
from
whence
come
ye?
And
they
said
unto
him,
From
a
very
far
country
thy
servants
are
come
because
of
the
name
of
the
LORD
thy
God:
for
we
have
heard
the
fame
of
him,
and
all
that
he
did
in
Egypt,
and
all
that
he
did
to
the
two
kings
of
the
Amorites,
that
were
beyond
Jordan,
to
Sihon
king
of
Heshbon,
and
to
Og
king
of
Bashan,
which
was
at
Ashtaroth.
And
our
elders
and
all
the
inhabitants
of
our
country
spake
to
us
saying,
Take
provision
in
your
hand
for
the
journey
and
go
to
meet
them,
and
say
unto
them,
We
are
your
servants:
and
now
make
ye
a
covenant
with
us.
This
our
bread
we
took
hot
for
our
provision
out
of
our
houses
on
the
day
we
came
forth
to
go
unto
you;
but
now,
behold,
it
is
dry,
and
is
become
mouldy:
and
these
wineskins,
which
we
filled,
were
new;
and,
behold,
they
be
rent:
and
these
our
garments
and
our
shoes
are
become
old
by
reason
of
the
very
long
journey.
And
the
men
took
of
their
provision,
and
asked
not
counsel
at
the
mouth
of
the
LORD.
And
Joshua
made
peace
with
them,
and
made
a
covenant
with
them,
to
let
them
live:
and
the
princes
of
the
congregation
sware
unto
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
three
days
after
they
had
made
a
covenant
with
them,
that
they
heard
that
they
were
their
neighbours,
and
that
they
dwelt
among
them.
And
the
children
of
Israel
journeyed,
and
came
unto
their
cities
on
the
third
day.
Now
their
cities
were
Gibeon,
and
Chephirah,
and
Beeroth,
and
Kiriath-jearim.
And
the
children
of
Israel
smote
them
not,
because
the
princes
of
the
congregation
had
sworn
unto
them
by
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
And
all
the
congregation
murmured
against
the
princes.
But
all
the
princes
said
unto
all
the
congregation,
We
have
sworn
unto
them
by
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
now
therefore
we
may
not
touch
them.
This
we
will
do
to
them,
and
let
them
live;
lest
wrath
be
upon
us,
because
of
the
oath
which
we
sware
unto
them.
And
the
princes
said
unto
them,
Let
them
live:
so
they
became
hewers
of
wood
and
drawers
of
water
unto
all
the
congregation;
as
the
princes
had
spoken
unto
them.
And
Joshua
called
for
them,
and
he
spake
unto
them,
saying,
Wherefore
have
ye
beguiled
us,
saying,
We
are
very
far
from
you;
when
ye
dwell
among
us?
Now
therefore
ye
are
cursed,
and
there
shall
never
fail
to
be
of
you
bondmen,
both
hewers
of
wood
and
drawers
of
water
for
the
house
of
my
God.
And
they
answered
Joshua,
and
said,
Because
it
was
certainly
told
thy
servants,
how
that
the
LORD
thy
God
commanded
his
servant
Moses
to
give
you
all
the
land,
and
to
destroy
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
from
before
you;
therefore
we
were
sore
afraid
for
our
lives
because
of
you,
and
have
done
this
thing.
And
now,
behold,
we
are
in
thine
hand:
as
it
seemeth
good
and
right
unto
thee
to
do
unto
us,
do.
And
so
did
he
unto
them,
and
delivered
them
out
of
the
hand
of
the
children
of
Israel,
that
they
slew
them
not.
And
Joshua
made
them
that
day
hewers
of
wood
and
drawers
of
water
for
the
congregation,
and
for
the
altar
of
the
LORD,
unto
this
day,
in
the
place
which
he
should
choose.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
when
Adoni-zedek
king
of
Jerusalem
heard
how
Joshua
had
taken
Ai,
and
had
utterly
destroyed
it;
as
he
had
done
to
Jericho
and
her
king,
so
he
had
done
to
Ai
and
her
king;
and
how
the
inhabitants
of
Gibeon
had
made
peace
with
Israel,
and
were
among
them;
that
they
feared
greatly,
because
Gibeon
was
a
great
city,
as
one
of
the
royal
cities,
and
because
it
was
greater
than
Ai,
and
all
the
men
thereof
were
mighty.
Wherefore
Adoni-zedek
king
of
Jerusalem
sent
unto
Hoham
king
of
Hebron,
and
unto
Piram
king
of
Jarmuth,
and
unto
Japhia
king
of
Lachish,
and
unto
Debir
king
of
Eglon,
saying,
Come
up
unto
me,
and
help
me,
and
let
us
smite
Gibeon:
for
it
hath
made
peace
with
Joshua
and
with
the
children
of
Israel.
Therefore
the
five
kings
of
the
Amorites,
the
king
of
Jerusalem,
the
king
of
Hebron,
the
king
of
Jarmuth,
the
king
of
Lachish,
the
king
of
Eglon,
gathered
themselves
together,
and
went
up,
they
and
all
their
hosts,
and
encamped
against
Gibeon,
and
made
war
against
it.
And
the
men
of
Gibeon
sent
unto
Joshua
to
the
camp
to
Gilgal,
saying,
Slack
not
thy
hand
from
thy
servants;
come
up
to
us
quickly,
and
save
us,
and
help
us:
for
all
the
kings
of
the
Amorites
that
dwell
in
the
hill
country
are
gathered
together
against
us.
So
Joshua
went
up
from
Gilgal,
he,
and
all
the
people
of
war
with
him,
and
all
the
mighty
men
of
valour.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
Fear
them
not:
for
I
have
delivered
them
into
thine
hands;
there
shall
not
a
man
of
them
stand
before
thee.
Joshua
therefore
came
upon
them
suddenly;
for
he
went
up
from
Gilgal
all
the
night.
And
the
LORD
discomfited
them
before
Israel,
and
he
slew
them
with
a
great
slaughter
at
Gibeon,
and
chased
them
by
the
way
of
the
ascent
of
Beth-horon,
and
smote
them
to
Azekah,
and
unto
Makkedah.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
fled
from
before
Israel,
while
they
were
in
the
going
down
of
Beth-horon,
that
the
LORD
cast
down
great
stones
from
heaven
upon
them
unto
Azekah,
and
they
died:
they
were
more
which
died
with
the
hailstones
than
they
whom
the
children
of
Israel
slew
with
the
sword.
Then
spake
Joshua
to
the
LORD
in
the
day
when
the
LORD
delivered
up
the
Amorites
before
the
children
of
Israel;
and
he
said
in
the
sight
of
Israel,
Sun,
stand
thou
still
upon
Gibeon;
and
thou,
Moon,
in
the
valley
of
Aijalon.
And
the
sun
stood
still,
and
the
moon
stayed,
until
the
nation
had
avenged
themselves
of
their
enemies.
Is
not
this
written
in
the
book
of
Jashar?
And
the
sun
stayed
in
the
midst
of
heaven,
and
hasted
not
to
go
down
about
a
whole
day.
And
there
was
no
day
like
that
before
it
or
after
it,
that
the
LORD
hearkened
unto
the
voice
of
a
man:
for
the
LORD
fought
for
Israel.
And
Joshua
returned,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
unto
the
camp
to
Gilgal.
And
these
five
kings
fled,
and
hid
themselves
in
the
cave
at
Makkedah.
And
it
was
told
Joshua,
saying,
The
five
kings
are
found,
hidden
in
the
cave
at
Makkedah.
And
Joshua
said,
Roll
great
stones
unto
the
mouth
of
the
cave,
and
set
men
by
it
for
to
keep
them:
but
stay
not
ye;
pursue
after
your
enemies,
and
smite
the
hindmost
of
them;
suffer
them
not
to
enter
into
their
cities:
for
the
LORD
your
God
hath
delivered
them
into
your
hand.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Joshua
and
the
children
of
Israel
had
made
an
end
of
slaying
them
with
a
very
great
slaughter,
till
they
were
consumed,
and
the
remnant
which
remained
of
them
had
entered
into
the
fenced
cities,
that
all
the
people
returned
to
the
camp
to
Joshua
at
Makkedah
in
peace:
none
moved
his
tongue
against
any
of
the
children
of
Israel.
Then
said
Joshua,
Open
the
mouth
of
the
cave,
and
bring
forth
those
five
kings
unto
me
out
of
the
cave.
And
they
did
so,
and
brought
forth
those
five
kings
unto
him
out
of
the
cave,
the
king
of
Jerusalem,
the
king
of
Hebron,
the
king
of
Jarmuth,
the
king
of
Lachish,
the
king
of
Eglon.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
brought
forth
those
kings
unto
Joshua,
that
Joshua
called
for
all
the
men
of
Israel,
and
said
unto
the
chiefs
of
the
men
of
war
which
went
with
him,
Come
near,
put
your
feet
upon
the
necks
of
these
kings.
And
they
came
near,
and
put
their
feet
upon
the
necks
of
them.
And
Joshua
said
unto
them,
Fear
not,
nor
be
dismayed;
be
strong
and
of
good
courage:
for
thus
shall
the
LORD
do
to
all
your
enemies
against
whom
ye
fight.
And
afterward
Joshua
smote
them,
and
put
them
to
death,
and
hanged
them
on
five
trees:
and
they
were
hanging
upon
the
trees
until
the
evening.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
time
of
the
going
down
of
the
sun,
that
Joshua
commanded,
and
they
took
them
down
off
the
trees,
and
cast
them
into
the
cave
wherein
they
had
hidden
themselves,
and
laid
great
stones
on
the
mouth
of
the
cave,
unto
this
very
day.
And
Joshua
took
Makkedah
on
that
day,
and
smote
it
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
the
king
thereof;
he
utterly
destroyed
them
and
all
the
souls
that
were
therein,
he
left
none
remaining:
and
he
did
to
the
king
of
Makkedah
as
he
had
done
unto
the
king
of
Jericho.
And
Joshua
passed
from
Makkedah,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
unto
Libnah,
and
fought
against
Libnah:
and
the
LORD
delivered
it
also,
and
the
king
thereof,
into
the
hand
of
Israel;
and
he
smote
it
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
all
the
souls
that
were
therein;
he
left
none
remaining
in
it;
and
he
did
unto
the
king
thereof
as
he
had
done
unto
the
king
of
Jericho.
And
Joshua
passed
from
Libnah,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
unto
Lachish,
and
encamped
against
it,
and
fought
against
it:
and
the
LORD
delivered
Lachish
into
the
hand
of
Israel,
and
he
took
it
on
the
second
day,
and
smote
it
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
all
the
souls
that
were
therein,
according
to
all
that
he
had
done
to
Libnah.
Then
Horam
king
of
Gezer
came
up
to
help
Lachish;
and
Joshua
smote
him
and
his
people,
until
he
had
left
him
none
remaining.
And
Joshua
passed
from
Lachish,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
unto
Eglon;
and
they
encamped
against
it,
and
fought
against
it;
and
they
took
it
on
that
day,
and
smote
it
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
all
the
souls
that
were
therein
he
utterly
destroyed
that
day,
according
to
all
that
he
had
done
to
Lachish.
And
Joshua
went
up
from
Eglon,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
unto
Hebron;
and
they
fought
against
it:
and
they
took
it,
and
smote
it
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
the
king
thereof,
and
all
the
cities
thereof,
and
all
the
souls
that
were
therein;
he
left
none
remaining,
according
to
all
that
he
had
done
to
Eglon;
but
he
utterly
destroyed
it,
and
all
the
souls
that
were
therein.
And
Joshua
returned,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
to
Debir;
and
fought
against
it:
and
he
took
it,
and
the
king
thereof,
and
all
the
cities
thereof;
and
they
smote
them
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
utterly
destroyed
all
the
souls
that
were
therein;
he
left
none
remaining:
as
he
had
done
to
Hebron,
so
he
did
to
Debir,
and
to
the
king
thereof;
as
he
had
done
also
to
Libnah,
and
to
the
king
thereof.
So
Joshua
smote
all
the
land,
the
hill
country,
and
the
South,
and
the
lowland,
and
the
slopes,
and
all
their
kings;
he
left
none
remaining:
but
he
utterly
destroyed
all
that
breathed,
as
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
commanded.
And
Joshua
smote
them
from
Kadesh-barnea
even
unto
Gaza,
and
all
the
country
of
Goshen,
even
unto
Gibeon.
And
all
these
kings
and
their
land
did
Joshua
take
at
one
time,
because
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
fought
for
Israel.
And
Joshua
returned,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
unto
the
camp
to
Gilgal.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jabin
king
of
Hazor
heard
thereof,
that
he
sent
to
Jobab
king
of
Madon,
and
to
the
king
of
Shimron,
and
to
the
king
of
Achshaph,
and
to
the
kings
that
were
on
the
north,
in
the
hill
country,
and
in
the
Arabah
south
of
Chinneroth,
and
in
the
lowland,
and
in
the
heights
of
Dor
on
the
west,
to
the
Canaanite
on
the
east
and
on
the
west,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Jebusite
in
the
hill
country,
and
the
Hivite
under
Hermon
in
the
land
of
Mizpah.
And
they
went
out,
they
and
all
their
hosts
with
them,
much
people,
even
as
the
sand
that
is
upon
the
sea
shore
in
multitude,
with
horses
and
chariots
very
many.
And
all
these
kings
met
together;
and
they
came
and
pitched
together
at
the
waters
of
Merom,
to
fight
with
Israel.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Joshua,
Be
not
afraid
because
of
them:
for
tomorrow
at
this
time
will
I
deliver
them
up
all
slain
before
Israel:
thou shalt
hough
their
horses,
and
burn
their
chariots
with
fire.
So
Joshua
came,
and
all
the
people
of
war
with
him,
against
them
by
the
waters
of
Merom
suddenly,
and
fell
upon
them.
And
the
LORD
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
Israel,
and
they
smote
them,
and
chased
them
unto
great
Zidon,
and
unto
Misrephoth-maim,
and
unto
the
valley
of
Mizpeh
eastward;
and
they
smote
them,
until
they
left
them
none
remaining.
And
Joshua
did
unto
them
as
the
LORD
bade
him:
he
houghed
their
horses,
and
burnt
their
chariots
with
fire.
And
Jeshua
turned
back
at
that
time,
and
took
Hazor,
and
smote
the
king
thereof
with
the
sword:
for
Hazor
beforetime
was
the
head
of
all
those
kingdoms.
And
they
smote
all
the
souls
that
were
therein
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
utterly
destroying
them:
there
was
none
left
that
breathed:
and
he
burnt
Hazor
with
fire.
And
all
the
cities
of
those
kings,
and
all
the
kings
of
them,
did
Joshua
take,
and
he
smote
them
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
utterly
destroyed
them;
as
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
commanded.
But
as
for
the
cities
that
stood
on
their
mounds,
Israel
burned
none
of
them,
save
Hazor
only;
that
did
Joshua
burn.
And
all
the
spoil
of
these
cities,
and
the
cattle,
the
children
of
Israel
took
for
a
prey
unto
themselves;
but
every
man
they
smote
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
until
they
had
destroyed
them,
neither
left
they
any
that
breathed.
As
the
LORD
commanded
Moses
his
servant,
so
did
Moses
command
Joshua:
and
so
did
Joshua;
he
left
nothing
undone
of
all
that
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
So
Joshua
took
all
that
land,
the
hill
country,
and
all
the
South,
and
all
the
land
of
Goshen,
and
the
lowland,
and
the
Arabah,
and
the
hill
country
of
Israel,
and
the
lowland
of
the
same;
from
mount
Halak,
that
goeth
up
to
Seir,
even
unto
Baal-gad
in
the
valley
of
Lebanon
under
mount
Hermon:
and
all
their
kings
he
took,
and
smote
them,
and
put
them
to
death.
Joshua
made
war
a
long
time
with
all
those
kings.
There
was
not
a
city
that
made
peace
with
the
children
of
Israel,
save
the
Hivites
the
inhabitants
of
Gibeon:
they
took
all
in
battle.
For
it
was
of
the
LORD
to
harden
their
hearts,
to
come
against
Israel
in
battle,
that
he
might
utterly
destroy
them,
that
they
might
have
no
favour,
but
that
he
might
destroy
them,
as
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
Joshua
came
at
that
time,
and
cut
off
the
Anakim
from
the
hill
country,
from
Hebron,
from
Debir,
from
Anab,
and
from
all
the
hill
country
of
Judah,
and
from
all
the
hill
country
of
Israel:
Joshua
utterly
destroyed
them
with
their
cities.
There
was
none
of
the
Anakim
left
in
the
land
of
the
children
of
Israel:
only
in
Gaza,
in
Gath,
and
in
Ashdod,
did
some
remain.
So
Joshua
took
the
whole
land,
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses:
and
Joshua
gave
it
for
an
inheritance
unto
Israel
according
to
their
divisions
by
their
tribes.
And
the
land
had
rest
from
war.
Now
these
are
the
kings
of
the
land,
whom
the
children
of
Israel
smote,
and
possessed
their
land
beyond
Jordan
toward
the
sunrising,
from
the
valley
of
Arnon
unto
mount
Hermon,
and
all
the
Arabah
eastward:
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
who
dwelt
in
Heshbon,
and
ruled
from
Aroer,
which
is
on
the
edge
of
the
valley
of
Arnon,
and
the
city
that
is
in
the
middle
of
the
valley,
and
half
Gilead,
even
unto
the
river
Jabbok,
the
border
of
the
children
of
Ammon;
and
the
Arabah
unto
the
sea
of
Chinneroth,
eastward,
and
unto
the
sea
of
the
Arabah,
even
the
Salt
Sea,
eastward,
the
way
to
Beth-jeshimoth;
and
on
the
south,
under
the
slopes
of
Pisgah:
and
the
border
of
Og
king
of
Bashan,
of
the
remnant
of
the
Rephaim,
who
dwelt
at
Ashtaroth
and
at
Edrei,
and
ruled
in
mount
Hermon,
and
in
Salecah,
and
in
all
Bashan,
unto
the
border
of
the
Geshurites
and
the
Maacathites,
and
half
Gilead,
the
border
of
Sihon
king
of
Heshbon.
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
and
the
children
of
Israel
smote
them:
and
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
gave
it
for
a
possession
unto
the
Reubenites,
and
the
Gadites,
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh.
And
these
are
the
kings
of
the
land
whom
Joshua
and
the
children
of
Israel
smote
beyond
Jordan
westward,
from
Baal-gad
in
the
valley
of
Lebanon
even
unto
mount
Halak,
that
goeth
up
to
Seir;
and
Joshua
gave
it
unto
the
tribes
of
Israel
for
a
possession
according
to
their
divisions;
in
the
hill
country,
and
in
the
lowland,
and
in
the
Arabah,
and
in
the
slopes,
and
in
the
wilderness,
and
in
the
South;
the
Hittite,
the
Amorite,
and
the
Canaanite,
the
Perizzite,
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite:
the
king
of
Jericho,
one;
the
king
of
Ai,
which
is
beside
Beth-el,
one;
the
king
of
Jerusalem,
one;
the
king
of
Hebron,
one;
the
king
of
Jarmuth,
one;
the
king
of
Lachish,
one;
the
king
of
Eglon,
one;
the
king
of
Gezer,
one;
the
king
of
Debir,
one;
the
king
of
Geder,
one;
the
king
of
Hormah,
one;
the
king
of
Arad,
one;
the
king
of
Libnah,
one;
the
king
of
Adullam,
one;
the
king
of
Makkedah,
one;
the
king
of
Beth-el,
one;
the
king
of
Tappuah,
one;
the
king
of
Hepher,
one;
the
king
of
Aphek,
one;
the
king
of Lassharon,
one;
the
king
of
Madon,
one;
the
king
of
Hazor,
one;
the
king
of
Shimron-meron,
one;
the
king
of
Achshaph,
one;
the
king
of
Taanach,
one;
the
king
of
Megiddo,
one;
the
king
of
Kedesh,
one;
the
king
of
Jokneam
in
Carmel,
one;
the
king
of
Dor
in
the
height
of
Dor,
one;
the
king
of
Goiim
in
Gilgal,
one;
the
king
of
Tirzah,
one:
all
the
kings
thirty
and
one.
Now
Joshua
was
old
and
well
stricken
in
years;
and
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Thou
art
old
and
well
stricken
in
years,
and
there
remaineth
yet
very
much
land
to
be
possessed.
This
is
the
land
that
yet
remaineth:
all
the
regions
of
the
Philistines,
and
all
the
Geshurites;
from
the
Shihor,
which
is
before
Egypt,
even
unto
the
border
of
Ekron
northward,
which
is
counted
to
the
Canaanites:
the
five
lords
of
the
Philistines.
the
Gazites,
and
the
Ashdodites,
the Ashkelonites,
the
Gittites,
and
the
Ekronites;
also
the
Avvim,
on
the
south:
all
the
land
of
the
Canaanites,
and
Mearah
that belongeth
to
the
Zidonians,
unto
Aphek,
to
the
border
of
the
Amorites:
and
the
land
of
the
Gebalites,
and
all
Lebanon,
toward
the
sunrising,
from
Baal-gad
under
mount
Hermon
unto
the
entering
in
of
Hamath:
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
hill
country
from
Lebanon
unto
Misrephoth-maim,
even
all
the
Zidonians;
them
will
I
drive
out
from
before
the
children
of
Israel:
only
allot
thou
it
unto
Israel
for
an
inheritance,
as
I
have
commanded
thee.
Now
therefore
divide
this
land
for
an
inheritance
unto
the
nine
tribes,
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh.
With
him
the
Reubenites
and
the
Gadites
received
their
inheritance,
which
Moses
gave
them,
beyond
Jordan
eastward,
even
as
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
gave
them;
from
Aroer,
that
is
on
the
edge
of
the
valley
of
Arnon,
and
the
city
that
is
in
the
middle
of
the
valley,
and
all
the
plain
of
Medeba
unto
Dibon;
and
all
the
cities
of
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
which
reigned
in
Heshbon,
unto
the
border
of
the
children
of
Ammon;
and
Gilead,
and
the
border
of
the
Geshurites
and
Maacathites,
and
all
mount
Hermon,
and
all
Bashan
unto
Salecah;
all
the
kingdom
of
Og
in
Bashan,
which
reigned
in
Ashtaroth
and
in
Edrei (the
same
was
left
of
the
remnant
of
the
Rephaim);
for
these
did
Moses
smite,
and
drave
them
out.
Nevertheless
the
children
of
Israel
drave
not
out
the
Geshurites,
nor
the
Maacathites:
but
Geshur
and
Maacath
dwelt
in
the
midst
of
Israel,
unto
this
day.
Only
unto
the
tribe
of
Levi
he
gave
none
inheritance;
the
offerings
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
made
by
fire
are
his
inheritance,
as
he
spake
unto
him.
And
Moses
gave
unto
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Reuben
according
to
their
families.
And
their
border
was
from
Aroer,
that
is
on
the
edge
of
the
valley
of
Arnon,
and
the
city
that
is
in
the
middle
of
the
valley,
and
all
the
plain
by
Medeba;
Heshbon,
and
all
her
cities
that
are
in
the
plain;
Dibon,
and
Bamoth-baal,
and
Beth-baal-meon;
and
Jahaz,
and
Kedemoth,
and
Mephaath;
and
Kiriathaim,
and
Sibmah,
and
Zereth-shahar
in
the
mount
of
the
valley;
and
Beth-peor,
and
the
slopes
of
Pisgah,
and
Beth-jeshimoth;
and
all
the
cities
of
the
plain,
and
all
the
kingdom
of
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
which
reigned
in
Heshbon,
whom
Moses
smote
with
the
chiefs
of
Midian,
Evi,
and
Rekem,
and
Zur,
and
Hur,
and
Reba,
the
princes
of
Sihon,
that
dwelt
in
the
land.
Balaam
also
the
son
of
Beor,
the
soothsayer,
did
the
children
of
Israel
slay
with
the
sword
among
the
rest
of
their
slain.
And
the
border
of
the
children
of
Reuben
was
Jordan,
and
the
border
thereof.
This
was
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Reuben
according
to
their
families,
the
cities
and
the
villages
thereof.
And
Moses
gave
unto
the
tribe
of
Gad,
unto
the
children
of
Gad,
according
to
their
families.
And
their
border
was
Jazer,
and
all
the
cities
of
Gilead,
and
half
the
land
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
unto
Aroer
that
is
before
Rabbah;
and
from
Heshbon
unto
Ramath-mizpeh,
and
Betonim;
and
from
Mahanaim
unto
the
border
of
Debir;
and
in
the
valley,
Beth-haram,
and
Beth-nimrah,
and
Succoth,
and
Zaphon,
the
rest
of
the
kingdom
of
Sihon
king
of
Heshbon,
Jordan
and
the
border
thereof,
unto
the
uttermost
part
of
the
sea
of
Chinnereth
beyond
Jordan
eastward.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Gad
according
to
their
families,
the
cities
and
the
villages
thereof.
And
Moses
gave
inheritance
unto
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh:
and
it
was
for
the
half
tribe
of
the
children
of
Manasseh
according
to
their
families.
And
their
border
was
from
Mahanaim,
all
Bashan,
all
the
kingdom
of
Og
king
of
Bashan,
and
all
the
towns
of
Jair,
which
are
in
Bashan,
threescore
cities:
and
half
Gilead,
and
Ashtaroth,
and
Edrei,
the
cities
of
the
kingdom
of
Og
in
Bashan,
were
for
the
children
of
Machir
the
son
of
Manasseh,
even
for
the
half
of
the
children
of
Machir
according
to
their
families.
These
are
the
inheritances
which
Moses
distributed
in
the
plains
of
Moab,
beyond
the
Jordan
at
Jericho,
eastward.
But
unto
the
tribe
of
Levi
Moses
gave
none
inheritance:
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
is
their
inheritance,
as
he
spake
unto
them.
And
these
are
the
inheritances
which
the
children
of
Israel
took
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
which
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
and
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel,
distributed
unto
them,
by
the
lot
of
their
inheritance,
as
the
LORD
commanded
by
the
hand
of
Moses,
for
the
nine
tribes,
and
for
the
half
tribe.
For
Moses
had
given
the
inheritance
of
the
two
tribes
and
the
half
tribe
beyond
Jordan:
but
unto
the
Levites
he
gave
none
inheritance
among
them.
For
the
children
of
Joseph
were
two
tribes,
Manasseh
and
Ephraim:
and
they
gave
no
portion
unto
the
Levites
in
the
land,
save
cities
to
dwell
in,
with
the
suburbs
thereof
for
their
cattle
and
for
their
substance.
As
the
LORD
commanded
Moses,
so
the
children
of
Israel
did,
and
they
divided
the
land.
Then
the
children
of
Judah
drew
nigh
unto
Joshua
in
Gilgal:
and
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh
the
Kenizzite
said
unto
him,
Thou
knowest
the
thing
that
the
LORD
spake
unto
Moses
the
man
of
God
concerning
me
and
concerning
thee
in
Kadesh-barnea.
Forty
years
old
was
I
when
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
sent
me
from
Kadesh-barnea
to
spy
out
the
land;
and
I
brought
him
word
again
as
it
was
in
mine
heart.
Nevertheless
my
brethren
that
went
up
with
me
made
the
heart
of
the
people
melt:
but
I
wholly
followed
the
LORD
my
God.
And
Moses
sware
on
that
day,
saying,
Surely
the
land
whereon
thy
foot
hath
trodden
shall
be
an
inheritance
to
thee
and
to
thy
children
for
ever,
because
thou
hast
wholly
followed
the
LORD
my
God.
And
now,
behold,
the
LORD
hath
kept
me
alive,
as
he
spake,
these
forty
and
five
years,
from
the
time
that
the
LORD
spake
this
word
unto
Moses,
while
Israel
walked
in
the
wilderness:
and
now,
lo,
I
am
this
day
fourscore
and
five
years
old.
As
yet
I
am
as
strong
this
day
as
I
was
in
the
day
that
Moses
sent
me:
as
my
strength
was
then,
even
so
is
my
strength
now,
for
war
and
to
go
out
and
to
come
in.
Now
therefore
give
me
this
mountain,
whereof
the
LORD
spake
in
that
day;
for
thou
heardest
in
that
day
how
the
Anakim
were
there,
and
cities
great
and
fenced:
it
may
be
that
the
LORD
will
be
with
me,
and
I
shall
drive
them
out,
as
the
LORD
spake.
And
Joshua
blessed
him;
and
he
gave
Hebron
unto
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh
for
an
inheritance.
Therefore
Hebron
became
the
inheritance
of
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh
the
Kenizzite,
unto
this
day;
because
that
he
wholly
followed
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
Now
the
name
of
Hebron
beforetime
was
Kirjath-arba;
which
Arba
was
the
greatest
man
among
the
Anakim.
And
the
land
had
rest
from
war.
And
the
lot
for
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Judah
according
to
their
families
was
unto
the
border
of
Edom,
even
to
the
wilderness
of
Zin
southward,
at
the
uttermost
part
of
the
south.
And
their
south
border
was
from
the
uttermost
part
of
the
Salt
Sea,
from
the
bay
that
looked
southward:
and
it
went
out
southward
of
the
ascent
of
Akrabbim,
and
passed
along
to
Zin,
and
went
up
by
the
south
of
Kadesh-barnea,
and
passed
along
by
Hezron,
and
went
up
to
Addar,
and
turned
about
to
Karka:
and
it
passed
along
to
Azmon,
and
went
out
at
the
brook
of
Egypt;
and
the
goings
out
of
the
border
were
at
the
sea:
this
shall
be
your
south
border.
And
the
east
border
was
the
Salt
Sea,
even
unto
the
end
of
Jordan.
And
the
border
of
the
north
quarter
was
from
the
bay
of
the
sea
at
the
end
of
Jordan:
and
the
border
went
up
to
Beth-hoglah,
and
passed
along
by
the
north
of
Beth-arabah;
and
the
border
went
up
to
the
stone
of
Bohan
the
son
of
Reuben:
and
the
border
went
up
to
Debir
from
the
valley
of
Achor,
and
so
northward,
looking
toward
Gilgal,
that
is
over
against
the
ascent
of
Adummim,
which
is
on
the
south
side
of
the
river:
and
the
border
passed
along
to
the
waters
of
En-shemesh,
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
En-rogel:
and
the
border
went
up
by
the
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom
unto
the
side
of
the
Jebusite
southward (the
same
is
Jerusalem):
and
the
border
went
up
to
the
top
of
the
mountain
that
lieth
before
the
valley
of
Hinnom
westward,
which
is
at
the
uttermost
part
of
the
vale
of
Rephaim
northward:
and
the
border
was
drawn
from
the
top
of
the
mountain
unto
the
fountain
of
the
waters
of
Nephtoah,
and
went
out
to
the
cities
of
mount
Ephron;
and
the
border
was
drawn
to
Baalah (the
same
is
Kiriath-jearim):
and
the
border
turned
about
from
Baalah
westward
unto
mount
Seir,
and
passed
along
unto
the
side
of
mount
Jearim
on
the
north (the
same
is
Chesalon),
and
went
down
to
Beth-shemesh,
and
passed
along
by
Timnah:
and
the
border
went
out
unto
the
side
of
Ekron
northward:
and
the
border
was
drawn
to
Shikkeron,
and
passed
along
to
mount
Baalah,
and
went
out
at
Jabneel;
and
the
goings
out
of
the
border
were
at
the
sea.
And
the
west
border
was
to
the
great
sea,
and
the
border
thereof.
This
is
the
border
of
the
children
of
Judah
round
about
according
to
their
families.
And
unto
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh
he
gave
a
portion
among
the
children
of
Judah,
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
to
Joshua,
even
Kirjath-arba,
which
Arba
was
the
father
of
Anak (the
same
is
Hebron).
And
Caleb
drove
out
thence
the
three
sons
of
Anak,
Sheshai,
and
Ahiman,
and
Talmai,
the
children
of
Anak.
And
he
went
up
thence
against
the
inhabitants
of
Debir:
now
the
name
of
Debir
beforetime
was
Kiriath-sepher.
And
Caleb
said,
He
that
smiteth
Kiriath-sepher,
and
taketh
it,
to
him
will
I
give
Achsah
my
daughter
to
wife.
And
Othniel
the
son
of
Kenaz,
the
brother
of
Caleb,
took
it:
and
he
gave
him
Achsah
his
daughter
to
wife.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
she
came
unto
him,
that
she
moved
him
to
ask
of
her
father
a
field:
and
she
lighted
down
from
off
her
ass;
and
Caleb
said
unto
her,
What
wouldest
thou?
And
she
said,
Give
me
a
blessing;
for
that
thou
hast
set
me
in
the
land
of
the
South,
give
me
also
springs
of
water.
And
he
gave
her
the
upper
springs
and
the
nether
springs.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Judah
according
to
their
families.
And
the
uttermost
cities
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Judah
toward
the
border
of
Edom
in
the
South
were
Kabzeel
and
Eder,
and
Jagur;
and
Kinah,
and
Dimonah,
and
Adadah;
and
Kedesh,
and
Hazor,
and
Ithnan;
Ziph,
and
Telem,
and
Bealoth;
and
Hazor-hadattah,
and
Kerioth-hezron (the
same
is
Hazor);
Amam,
and
Shema,
and
Moladah;
and Hasar-gaddah,
and
Heshmon,
and
Beth-pelet;
and
Hazar-shual,
and
Beer-sheba,
and
Biziothiah;
Baalah,
and
Iim,
and
Ezem;
and
Eltolad,
and
Chesil,
and
Hormah;
and
Ziklag,
and
Madmannah,
and
Sansannah;
and
Lebaoth,
and
Shilhim,
and
Ain,
and
Rimmon:
all
the
cities
are
twenty
and
nine,
with
their
villages.
In
the
lowland,
Eshtaol,
and
Zorah,
and
Ashnah;
and
Zanoah,
and
En-gannim,
Tappuah,
and
Enam;
Jarmuth,
and
Adullam,
Socoh,
and
Azekah;
and
Shaaraim,
and
Adithaim,
and
Gederah,
and
Gederothaim;
fourteen
cities
with
their
villages.
Zenan,
and
Hadashah,
and
Migdal-gad;
and Dilan,
and
Mizpeh,
and
Joktheel;
Lachish,
and
Bozkath,
and
Eglon;
and
Cabbon,
and
Lahmam,
and Chithlish;
and
Gederoth,
Beth-dagon,
and
Naamah,
and
Makkedah;
sixteen
cities
with
their
villages.
Libnah,
and
Ether,
and
Ashan;
and
Iphtah,
and
Ashnah,
and
Nezib;
and
Keilah,
and
Achzib,
and
Mareshah;
nine
cities
with
their
villages.
Ekron,
with
her
towns
and
her
villages:
from
Ekron
even
unto
the
sea,
all
that
were
by
the
side
of
Ashdod,
with
their
villages.
Ashdod,
her
towns
and
her
villages;
Gaza,
her
towns
and
her
villages;
unto
the
brook
of
Egypt,
and
the
great
sea,
and
the
border
thereof.
And
in
the
hill
country,
Shamir,
and
Jattir,
and
Socoh;
and
Dannah,
and
Kiriath-sannah (the
same
is
Debir);
and
Anab,
and
Eshtemoh,
and
Anim;
and
Goshen,
and
Holon,
and
Giloh;
eleven
cities
with
their
villages.
Arab,
and
Dumah,
and
Eshan;
and
Janim,
and Bath-tappuah,
and
Aphekah;
and
Humtah,
and
Kiriath-arba (the
same
is
Hebron),
and
Zior;
nine
cities
with
their
villages.
Maon,
Carmel,
and
Ziph,
and Jutah;
and
Jezreel,
and
Jokdeam,
and
Zanoah;
Kain,
Gibeah,
and
Timnah;
ten
cities
with
their
villages.
Halhul,
Beth-zur,
and
Gedor;
and
Maarath,
and
Beth-anoth,
and
Eltekon;
six
cities
with
their
villages.
Kirjath-baal (the
same
is
Kirjath-jearim),
and
Rabbah;
two
cities
with
their
villages.
In
the
wilderness,
Beth-arabah,
Middin,
and
Secacah;
and
Nibshan,
and
the
City
of
Salt,
and
En-gedi;
six
cities
with
their
villages.
And
as
for
the
Jebusites,
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
the
children
of
Judah
could
not
drive
them
out:
but
the
Jebusites
dwelt
with
the
children
of
Judah
at
Jerusalem,
unto
this
day.
And
the
lot
for
the
children
of
Joseph
went
out
from
the
Jordan
at
Jericho,
at
the
waters
of
Jericho
on
the
east,
even
the
wilderness,
going
up
from
Jericho
through
the
hill
country
to
Beth-el;
and
it
went
out
from
Beth-el
to
Luz,
and
passed
along
unto
the
border
of
the
Archites
to
Ataroth;
and
it
went
down
westward
to
the
border
of
the
Japhletites,
unto
the
border
of
Beth-horon
the
nether,
even
unto
Gezer:
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
the
sea.
And
the
children
of
Joseph,
Manasseh
and
Ephraim,
took
their
inheritance.
And
the
border
of
the
children
of
Ephraim
according
to
their
families
was
thus:
even
the
border
of
their
inheritance
eastward
was
Ataroth-addar,
unto
Beth-horon
the
upper;
and
the
border
went
out
westward
at
Michmethath
on
the
north;
and
the
border
turned
about
eastward
unto
Taanath-shiloh,
and
passed
along
it
on
the
east
of
Janoah;
and
it
went
down
from
Janoah
to
Ataroth,
and
to
Naarah,
and
reached
unto
Jericho,
and
went
out
at
Jordan.
From
Tappuah
the
border
went
along
westward
to
the
brook
of
Kanah;
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
the
sea.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Ephraim
according
to
their
families;
together
with
the
cities
which
were
separated
for
the
children
of
Ephraim
in
the
midst
of
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Manasseh,
all
the
cities
with
their
villages.
And
they
drave
not
out
the
Canaanites
that
dwelt
in
Gezer:
but
the
Canaanites
dwelt
in
the
midst
of
Ephraim,
unto
this
day,
and
became
servants
to
do taskwork.
And
this
was
the
lot
for
the
tribe
of
Manasseh;
for
he
was
the
firstborn
of
Joseph.
As
for
Machir
the
firstborn
of
Manasseh,
the
father
of
Gilead,
because
he
was
a
man
of
war,
therefore
he
had
Gilead
and
Bashan.
And
the
lot
was
for
the
rest
of
the
children
of
Manasseh
according
to
their
families;
for
the
children
of
Abiezer,
and
for
the
children
of
Helek,
and
for
the
children
of
Asriel,
and
for
the
children
of
Shechem,
and
for
the
children
of
Hepher,
and
for
the
children
of
Shemida:
these
were
the
male
children
of
Manasseh
the
son
of
Joseph
according
to
their
families.
But
Zelophehad,
the
son
of
Hepher,
the
son
of
Gilead,
the
son
of
Machir,
the
son
of
Manasseh,
had
no
sons,
but
daughters:
and
these
are
the
names
of
his
daughters,
Mahlah,
and
Noah,
Hoglah,
Milcah,
and
Tirzah.
And
they
came
near
before
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
before
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
and
before
the
princes,
saying,
The
LORD
commanded
Moses
to
give
us
an
inheritance
among
our
brethren:
therefore
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
he
gave
them
an
inheritance
among
the
brethren
of
their
father.
And
there
fell
ten
parts
to
Manasseh,
beside
the
land
of
Gilead
and
Bashan,
which
is
beyond
Jordan;
because
the
daughters
of
Manasseh
had
an
inheritance
among
his
sons:
and
the
land
of
Gilead
belonged
unto
the
rest
of
the
sons
of
Manasseh.
And
the
border
of
Manasseh
was
from
Asher
to
Michmethath,
which
is
before
Shechem;
and
the
border
went
along
to
the
right
hand,
unto
the
inhabitants
of
En-tappuah.
The
land
of
Tappuah
belonged
to
Manasseh:
but
Tappuah
on
the
border
of
Manasseh
belonged
to
the
children
of
Ephraim.
And
the
border
went
down
unto
the
brook
of
Kanah,
southward
of
the
brook:
these
cities
belonged
to
Ephraim
among
the
cities
of
Manasseh:
and
the
border
of
Manasseh
was
on
the
north
side
of
the
brook,
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
the
sea:
southward
it
was
Ephraim’s,
and
northward
it
was
Manasseh’s,
and
the
sea
was
his
border;
and
they
reached
to
Asher
on
the
north,
and
to
Issachar
on
the
east.
And
Manasseh
had
in
Issachar
and
in
Asher
Beth-shean
and
her
towns,
and
Ibleam
and
her
towns,
and
the
inhabitants
of
Dor
and
her
towns,
and
the
inhabitants
of
En-dor
and
her
towns,
and
the
inhabitants
of
Taanach
and
her
towns,
and
the
inhabitants
of
Megiddo
and
her
towns,
even
the
three
heights.
Yet
the
children
of
Manasseh
could
not
drive
out
the
inhabitants
of
those
cities;
but
the
Canaanites
would
dwell
in
that
land.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
children
of
Israel
were waxen
strong,
that
they
put
the
Canaanites
to taskwork,
and
did
not
utterly
drive
them
out.
And
the
children
of
Joseph
spake
unto
Joshua,
saying,
Why
hast
thou
given
me
but
one
lot
and
one
part
for
an
inheritance,
seeing
I
am
a
great
people,
forasmuch
as
hitherto
the
LORD
hath
blessed
me?
And
Joshua
said
unto
them,
If
thou
be
a
great
people,
get
thee
up
to
the
forest,
and
cut
down
for
thyself
there
in
the
land
of
the
Perizzites
and
of
the
Rephaim;
since
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim
is
too
narrow
for
thee.
And
the
children
of
Joseph
said,
The
hill
country
is
not
enough
for
us:
and
all
the
Canaanites
that
dwell
in
the
land
of
the
valley
have
chariots
of
iron,
both
they
who
are
in
Beth-shean
and
her
towns,
and
they
who
are
in
the
valley
of
Jezreel.
And
Joshua
spake
unto
the
house
of
Joseph,
even
to
Ephraim
and
to
Manasseh,
saying,
Thou
art
a
great
people,
and
hast
great
power:
thou shalt
not
have
one
lot
only:
but
the
hill
country
shall
be
thine;
for
though
it
is
a
forest,
thou shalt
cut
it
down,
and
the
goings
out
thereof
shall
be
thine:
for
thou shalt
drive
out
the
Canaanites,
though
they
have
chariots
of
iron,
and
though
they
be
strong.
And
the
whole
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
assembled
themselves
together
at
Shiloh,
and
set
up
the
tent
of
meeting
there:
and
the
land
was
subdued
before
them.
And
there
remained
among
the
children
of
Israel
seven
tribes,
which
had
not
yet
divided
their
inheritance.
And
Joshua
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
How
long
are
ye
slack
to
go
in
to
possess
the
land,
which
the
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers,
hath
given
you?
Appoint
for
you
three
men
for
each
tribe:
and
I
will
send
them,
and
they
shall
arise,
and
walk
through
the
land,
and
describe
it
according
to
their
inheritance;
and
they
shall
come
unto
me.
And
they
shall
divide
it
into
seven
portions:
Judah
shall
abide
in
his
border
on
the
south,
and
the
house
of
Joseph
shall
abide
in
their
border
on
the
north.
And
ye
shall
describe
the
land
into
seven
portions,
and
bring
the description
hither
to
me:
and
I
will
cast
lots
for
you
here
before
the
LORD
our
God.
For
the
Levites
have
no
portion
among
you;
for
the
priesthood
of
the
LORD
is
their
inheritance:
and
Gad
and
Reuben
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
have
received
their
inheritance
beyond
Jordan
eastward,
which
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
gave
them.
And
the
men
arose,
and
went:
and
Joshua
charged
them
that
went
to
describe
the
land,
saying,
Go
and
walk
through
the
land,
and
describe
it,
and
come
again
to
me,
and
I
will
cast
lots
for
you
here
before
the
LORD
in
Shiloh.
And
the
men
went
and
passed
through
the
land,
and
described
it
by
cities
into
seven
portions
in
a
book,
and
they
came
to
Joshua
unto
the
camp
at
Shiloh.
And
Joshua
cast
lots
for
them
in
Shiloh
before
the
LORD:
and
there
Joshua
divided
the
land
unto
the
children
of
Israel
according
to
their
divisions.
And
the
lot
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Benjamin
came
up
according
to
their
families:
and
the
border
of
their
lot
went
out
between
the
children
of
Judah
and
the
children
of
Joseph.
And
their
border
on
the
north
quarter
was
from
Jordan;
and
the
border
went
up
to
the
side
of
Jericho
on
the
north,
and
went
up
through
the
hill
country
westward;
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
the
wilderness
of
Beth-aven.
And
the
border
passed
along
from
thence
to
Luz,
to
the
side
of
Luz (the
same
is
Beth-el),
southward;
and
the
border
went
down
to
Ataroth-addar,
by
the
mountain
that
lieth
on
the
south
of
Beth-horon
the
nether.
And
the
border
was
drawn
and
turned
about
on
the
west
quarter
southward,
from
the
mountain
that
lieth
before
Beth-horon
southward;
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
Kirjath-baal (the
same
is
Kiriath-jearim),
a
city
of
the
children
of
Judah:
this
was
the
west
quarter.
And
the
south
quarter
was
from
the
uttermost
part
of
Kirjath-jearim,
and
the
border
went
out
westward,
and
went
out
to
the
fountain
of
the
waters
of
Nephtoah:
and
the
border
went
down
to
the
uttermost
part
of
the
mountain
that
lieth
before
the
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom,
which
is
in
the
vale
of
Rephaim
northward;
and
it
went
down
to
the
valley
of
Hinnom,
to
the
side
of
the
Jebusite
southward,
and
went
down
to
En-rogel;
and
it
was
drawn
on
the
north,
and
went
out
at
En-shemesh,
and
went
out
to
Geliloth,
which
is
over
against
the
ascent
of
Adummim;
and
it
went
down
to
the
stone
of
Bohan
the
son
of
Reuben;
and
it
passed
along
to
the
side
over
against
the
Arabah
northward,
and
went
down
unto
the
Arabah:
and
the
border
passed
along
to
the
side
of
Beth-hoglah
northward:
and
the
goings
out
of
the
border
were
at
the
north
bay
of
the
Salt
Sea,
at
the
south
end
of
Jordan:
this
was
the
south
border.
And
Jordan
was
the
border
of
it
on
the
east
quarter.
This
was
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Benjamin,
by
the
borders
thereof
round
about,
according
to
their
families.
Now
the
cities
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Benjamin
according
to
their
families
were
Jericho,
and
Beth-hoglah,
and
Emek-keziz;
and
Beth-arabah,
and
Zemaraim,
and
Beth-el;
and
Avvim,
and
Parah,
and
Ophrah;
and
Chephar-ammoni,
and
Ophni,
and
Geba;
twelve
cities
with
their
villages:
Gibeon,
and
Ramah,
and
Beeroth;
and
Mizpeh,
and
Chephirah,
and
Mozah;
and
Rekem,
and
Irpeel,
and
Taralah;
and
Zelah,
Eleph,
and
the
Jebusite (the
same
is
Jerusalem),
Gibeath,
and
Kiriath;
fourteen
cities
with
their
villages.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Benjamin
according
to
their
families.
And
the
second
lot
came
out
for
Simeon,
even
for
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Simeon
according
to
their
families:
and
their
inheritance
was
in
the
midst
of
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Judah.
And
they
had
for
their
inheritance
Beer-sheba,
or
Sheba,
and
Moladah;
and
Hazar-shual,
and
Balah,
and
Ezem;
and
Eltolad,
and
Bethul,
and
Hormah;
and
Ziklag,
and
Beth-marcaboth,
and
Hazar-susah;
and
Beth-lebaoth,
and
Sharuhen;
thirteen
cities
with
their
villages:
Ain,
Rimmon,
and
Ether,
and
Ashan;
four
cities
with
their
villages:
and
all
the
villages
that
were
round
about
these
cities
to
Baalath-beer,
Ramah
of
the
South.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Simeon
according
to
their
families.
Out
of
the
part
of
the
children
of
Judah
was
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Simeon:
for
the
portion
of
the
children
of
Judah
was
too
much
for
them:
therefore
the
children
of
Simeon
had
inheritance
in
the
midst
of
their
inheritance.
And
the
third
lot
came
up
for
the
children
of
Zebulun
according
to
their
families:
and
the
border
of
their
inheritance
was
unto
Sarid:
and
their
border
went
up
westward,
even
to
Maralah,
and
reached
to
Dabbesheth;
and
it
reached
to
the
brook
that
is
before
Jokneam;
and
it
turned
from
Sarid
eastward
toward
the
sunrising
unto
the
border
of
Chisloth-tabor;
and
it
went
out
to
Daberath,
and
went
up
to
Japhia;
and
from
thence
it
passed
along
eastward
to
Gath-hepher,
to Ethkazin;
and
it
went
out
at
Rimmon
which
stretcheth
unto
Neah;
and
the
border
turned
about
it
on
the
north
to
Hannathon:
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
the
valley
of Iphtah-el;
and
Kattath,
and
Nahalal,
and
Shimron,
and
Idalah,
and
Beth-lehem:
twelve
cities
with
their
villages.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Zebulun
according
to
their
families,
these
cities
with
their
villages.
The
fourth
lot
came
out
for
Issachar,
even
for
the
children
of
Issachar
according
to
their
families.
And
their
border
was
unto
Jezreel,
and
Chesulloth,
and
Shunem;
and
Hapharaim,
and
Shion,
and
Anaharath;
and
Rabbith,
and
Kishion,
and
Ebez;
and
Remeth,
and
En-gannim,
and
En-haddah,
and
Beth-pazzez;
and
the
border
reached
to
Tabor,
and
Shahazumah,
and
Beth-shemesh;
and
the
goings
out
of
their
border
were
at
Jordan:
sixteen
cities
with
their
villages.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Issachar
according
to
their
families,
the
cities
with
their
villages.
And
the
fifth
lot
came
out
for
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Asher
according
to
their
families.
And
their
border
was
Helkath,
and
Hali,
and
Beten,
and
Achshaph,
and
Allammelech,
and
Amad,
and
Mishal;
and
it
reached
to
Carmel
westward,
and
to
Shihor-libnath;
and
it
turned
toward
the
sunrising
to
Beth-dagon,
and
reached
to
Zebulun,
and
to
the
valley
of Iphtah-el
northward
to
Beth-emek
and
Neiel;
and
it
went
out
to
Cabul
on
the
left
hand,
and
Ebron,
and
Rehob,
and
Hammon,
and
Kanah,
even
unto
great
Zidon;
and
the
border
turned
to
Ramah,
and
to
the
fenced
city
of
Tyre;
and
the
border
turned
to
Hosah;
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
the
sea
by
the
region
of
Achzib:
Ummah
also,
and
Aphek,
and
Rehob:
twenty
and
two
cities
with
their
villages.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Asher
according
to
their
families,
these
cities
with
their
villages.
The
sixth
lot
came
out
for
the
children
of
Naphtali,
even
for
the
children
of
Naphtali
according
to
their
families.
And
their
border
was
from
Heleph,
from
the
oak
in
Zaanannim,
and
Adami-nekeb,
and
Jabneel,
unto
Lakkum;
and
the
goings
out
thereof
were
at
Jordan:
and
the
border
turned
westward
to
Aznoth-tabor,
and
went
out
from
thence
to
Hukkok;
and
it
reached
to
Zebulun
on
the
south,
and
reached
to
Asher
on
the
west,
and
to
Judah
at
Jordan
toward
the
sunrising.
And
the
fenced
cities
were
Ziddim,
Zer,
and
Hammath,
Rakkath,
and
Chinnereth;
and
Adamah,
and
Ramah,
and
Hazor;
and
Kedesh,
and
Edrei,
and
En-hazor;
And
Iron,
and
Migdal-el,
Horem,
and
Beth-anath,
and
Beth-shemesh;
nineteen
cities
with
their
villages.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Naphtali
according
to
their
families,
the
cities
with
their
villages.
The
seventh
lot
came
out
for
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Dan
according
to
their
families.
And
the
border
of
their
inheritance
was
Zorah,
and
Eshtaol,
and
Ir-shemesh;
and
Shaalabbin,
and
Aijalon,
and
Ithlah;
and
Elon,
and
Timnah,
and
Ekron;
and
Eltekeh,
and
Gibbethon,
and
Baalath;
and
Jehud,
and
Bene-berak,
and
Gath-rimmon;
and
Me-jarkon,
and
Rakkon,
with
the
border
over
against
Joppa.
And
the
border
of
the
children
of
Dan
went
out
beyond
them:
for
the
children
of
Dan
went
up
and
fought
against
Leshem,
and
took
it,
and
smote
it
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
possessed
it,
and
dwelt
therein,
and
called
Leshem,
Dan,
after
the
name
of
Dan
their
father.
This
is
the
inheritance
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Dan
according
to
their
families,
these
cities
with
their
villages.
So
they
made
an
end
of distributing
the
land
for
inheritance
by
the
borders
thereof;
and
the
children
of
Israel
gave
an
inheritance
to
Joshua
me
son
of
Nun
in
the
midst
of
them:
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
they
gave
him
the
city
which
he
asked,
even
Timnath-serah
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim:
and
he
built
the
city,
and
dwelt
therein.
These
are
the
inheritances,
which
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
and
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel,
distributed
for
inheritance
by
lot
in
Shiloh
before
the
LORD,
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
So
they
made
an
end
of
dividing
the
land.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Joshua,
saying,
Speak
to
the
children
of
Israel,
saying,
Assign
you
the
cities
of
refuge,
whereof
I
spake
unto
you
by
the
hand
of
Moses:
that
the
manslayer
that
killeth
any
person
unwittingly
and
unawares
may
flee
thither:
and
they
shall
be
unto
you
for
a
refuge
from
the
avenger
of
blood.
And
he
shall
flee
unto
one
of
those
cities,
and
shall
stand
at
the
entering
of
the
gate
of
the
city,
and
declare
his
cause
in
the
ears
of
the
elders
of
that
city;
and
they
shall
take
him
into
the
city
unto
them,
and
give
him
a
place,
that
he
may
dwell
among
them.
And
if
the
avenger
of
blood
pursue
after
him,
then
they
shall
not
deliver
up
the
manslayer
into
his
hand;
because
he
smote
his
neighbour
unawares,
and
hated
him
not
beforetime.
And
he
shall
dwell
in
that
city,
until
he
stand
before
the
congregation
for
judgment,
until
the
death
of
the
high
priest
that
shall
be
in
those
days:
then
shall
the
manslayer
return,
and
come
unto
his
own
city,
and
unto
his
own
house,
unto
the
city
from
whence
he
fled.
And
they
set
apart
Kedesh
in
Galilee
in
the
hill
country
of
Naphtali,
and
Shechem
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
Kiriath-arba (the
same
is
Hebron)
in
the
hill
country
of
Judah.
And
beyond
the
Jordan
at
Jericho
eastward,
they
assigned
Bezer
in
the
wilderness
in
the
plain
out
of
the
tribe
of
Reuben,
and
Ramoth
in
Gilead
out
of
the
tribe
of
Gad,
and
Golan
in
Bashan
out
of
the
tribe
of
Manasseh.
These
were
the
appointed
cities
for
all
the
children
of
Israel,
and
for
the
stranger
that
sojourneth
among
them,
that
whosoever
killeth
any
person
unwittingly
might
flee
thither,
and
not
die
by
the
hand
of
the
avenger
of
blood,
until
he
stood
before
the
congregation.
Then
came
near
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
the
Levites
unto
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
unto
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
and
unto
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
the
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel;
and
they
spake
unto
them
at
Shiloh
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
saying,
The
LORD
commanded
by
the
hand
of
Moses
to
give
us
cities
to
dwell
in,
with
the
suburbs
thereof
for
our
cattle.
And
the
children
of
Israel
gave
unto
the
Levites
out
of
their
inheritance,
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
these
cities
with
their
suburbs.
And
the
lot
came
out
for
the
families
of
the
Kohathites:
and
the
children
of
Aaron
the
priest,
which
were
of
the
Levites,
had
by
lot
out
of
the
tribe
of
Judah,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
the
Simeonites,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
thirteen
cities.
And
the
rest
of
the
children
of
Kohath
had
by
lot
out
of
the
families
of
the
tribe
of
Ephraim,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Dan,
and
out
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
ten
cities.
And
the
children
of
Gershon
had
by
lot
out
of
the
families
of
the
tribe
of
Issachar,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Asher,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Naphtali,
and
out
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
in
Bashan,
thirteen
cities.
The
children
of
Merari
according
to
their
families
had
out
of
the
tribe
of
Reuben,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Gad,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Zebulun,
twelve
cities.
And
the
children
of
Israel
gave
by
lot
unto
the
Levites
these
cities
with
their
suburbs,
as
the
LORD
commanded
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
they
gave
out
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Judah,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Simeon,
these
cities
which
are
here
mentioned
by
name:
and
they
were
for
the
children
of
Aaron,
of
the
families
of
the
Kohathites,
who
were
of
the
children
of
Levi:
for
theirs
was
the
first
lot.
And
they
gave
them
Kiriath-arba,
which
Arba
was
the
father
of
Anak, (the
same
is
Hebron,)
in
the
hill
country
of
Judah,
with
the
suburbs
thereof
round
about
it.
But
the
fields
of
the
city,
and
the
villages
thereof,
gave
they
to
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh
for
his
possession.
And
unto
the
children
of
Aaron
the
priest
they
gave
Hebron
with
her
suburbs,
the
city
of
refuge
for
the
manslayer,
and
Libnah
with
her
suburbs;
and
Jattir
with
her
suburbs,
and
Eshtemoa
with
her
suburbs;
and
Holon
with
her
suburbs,
and
Debir
with
her
suburbs;
and
Ain
with
her
suburbs,
and
Juttah
with
her
suburbs,
and
Beth-shemesh
with
her
suburbs;
nine
cities
out
of
those
two
tribes.
And
out
of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
Gibeon
with
her
suburbs,
Geba
with
her
suburbs;
Anathoth
with
her
suburbs,
and
Almon
with
her
suburbs;
four
cities.
All
the
cities
of
the
children
of
Aaron,
the
priests,
were
thirteen
cities
with
their
suburbs.
And
the
families
of
the
children
of
Kohath,
the
Levites,
even
the
rest
of
the
children
of
Kohath,
they
had
the
cities
of
their
lot
out
of
the
tribe
of
Ephraim.
And
they
gave
them
Shechem
with
her
suburbs
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
the
city
of
refuge
for
the
manslayer,
and
Gezer
with
her
suburbs;
and
Kibzaim
with
her
suburbs,
and
Beth-horon
with
her
suburbs;
four
cities.
And
out
of
the
tribe
of
Dan,
Elteke
with
her
suburbs,
Gibbethon
with
her
suburbs;
Aijalon
with
her
suburbs,
Gath-rimmon
with
her
suburbs;
four
cities.
And
out
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
Taanach
with
her
suburbs,
and
Gath-rimmon
with
her
suburbs;
two
cities.
All
the
cities
of
the
families
of
the
rest
of
the
children
of
Kohath
were
ten
with
their
suburbs.
And
unto
the
children
of
Gershon,
of
the
families
of
the
Levites,
out
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
they
gave
Golan
in
Bashan
with
her
suburbs,
the
city
of
refuge
for
the
manslayer;
and
Be-eshterah
with
her
suburbs;
two
cities.
And
out
of
the
tribe
of
Issachar,
Kishion
with
her
suburbs,
Daberath
with
her
suburbs;
Jarmuth
with
her
suburbs, Engannin
with
her
suburbs;
four
cities.
And
out
of
Asher,
Mishal
with
her
suburbs,
Abdon
with
her
suburbs;
Helkath
with
her
suburbs,
and
Rehob
with
her
suburbs;
four
cities.
And
out
of
the
tribe
of
Naphtali,
Kedesh
in
Galilee
with
her
suburbs,
the
city
of
refuge
for
the
manslayer,
and
Hammoth-dor
with
her
suburbs,
and
Kartan
with
her
suburbs;
three
cities.
All
the
cities
of
the
Gershonites
according
to
their
families
were
thirteen
cities
with
their
suburbs.
And
unto
the
families
of
the
children
of
Merari,
the
rest
of
the
Levites,
out
of
the
tribe
of
Zebulun,
Jokneam
with
her
suburbs,
and
Kartah
with
her
suburbs,
Dimnah
with
her
suburbs,
Nahalal
with
her
suburbs;
four
cities.
And
out
of
the
tribe
of
Reuben,
Bezer
with
her
suburbs,
and
Jahaz
with
her
suburbs,
Kedemoth
with
her
suburbs,
and
Mephaath
with
her
suburbs;
four
cities.
And
out
of
the
tribe
of
Gad,
Ramoth
in
Gilead
with
her
suburbs,
the
city
of
refuge
for
the
manslayer,
and
Mahanaim
with
her
suburbs;
Heshbon
with
her
suburbs,
Jazer
with
her
suburbs;
four
cities
in
all.
All
these
were
the
cities
of
the
children
of
Merari
according
to
their
families,
even
the
rest
of
the
families
of
the
Levites;
and
their
lot
was
twelve
cities.
All
the
cities
of
the
Levites
in
the
midst
of
the
possession
of
the
children
of
Israel
were
forty
and
eight
cities
with
their
suburbs.
These
cities
were
every
one
with
their
suburbs
round
about
them:
thus
it
was
with
all
these
cities.
So
the
LORD
gave
unto
Israel
all
the
land
which
he
sware
to
give
unto
their
fathers;
and
they
possessed
it,
and
dwelt
therein.
And
the
LORD
gave
them
rest
round
about,
according
to
all
that
he
sware
unto
their
fathers:
and
there
stood
not
a
man
of
all
their
enemies
before
them;
the
LORD
delivered
all
their
enemies
into
their
hand.
There
failed
not aught
of
any
good
thing
which
the
LORD
had
spoken
unto
the
house
of
Israel;
all
came
to
pass.
Then
Joshua
called
the
Reubenites,
and
the
Gadites,
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
have
kept
all
that
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
commanded
you,
and
have
hearkened
unto
my
voice
in
all
that
I
commanded
you:
ye
have
not
left
your
brethren
these
many
days
unto
this
day,
but
have
kept
the
charge
of
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
your
God.
And
now
the
LORD
your
God
hath
given
rest
unto
your
brethren,
as
he
spake
unto
them:
therefore
now
turn
ye,
and
get
you
unto
your
tents,
unto
the
land
of
your
possession,
which
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
gave
you
beyond
Jordan.
Only
take
diligent
heed
to
do
the
commandment
and
the
law,
which
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
commanded
you,
to
love
the
LORD
your
God,
and
to
walk
in
all
his
ways,
and
to
keep
his
commandments,
and
to
cleave
unto
him,
and
to
serve
him
with
all
your
heart
and
with
all
your
soul.
So
Joshua
blessed
them,
and
sent
them
away:
and
they
went
unto
their
tents.
Now
to
the
one
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
Moses
had
given
inheritance
in
Bashan:
but
unto
the
other
half
gave
Joshua
among
their
brethren
beyond
Jordan
westward.
Moreover
when
Joshua
sent
them
away
unto
their
tents,
he
blessed
them,
and
spake
unto
them,
saying,
Return
with
much
wealth
unto
your
tents,
and
with
very
much
cattle,
with
silver,
and
with
gold,
and
with
brass,
and
with
iron,
and
with
very
much
raiment:
divide
the
spoil
of
your
enemies
with
your
brethren.
And
the
children
of
Reuben
and
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
returned,
and
departed
from
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
Shiloh,
which
is
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
to
go
unto
the
land
of
Gilead,
to
the
land
of
their
possession,
whereof
they
were
possessed,
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
when
they
came
unto
the
region
about
Jordan,
that
is
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
the
children
of
Reuben
and
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
built
there
an
altar
by
Jordan,
a
great
altar
to
see
to.
And
the
children
of
Israel
heard
say,
Behold,
the
children
of
Reuben
and
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
have
built
an
altar
in
the
forefront
of
the
land
of
Canaan,
in
the
region
about
Jordan,
on
the
side
that
pertaineth
to
the
children
of
Israel.
And
when
the
children
of
Israel
heard
of
it,
the
whole
congregation
of
the
children
of
Israel
gathered
themselves
together
at
Shiloh,
to
go
up
against
them
to
war.
And
the
children
of
Israel
sent
unto
the
children
of
Reuben,
and
to
the
children
of
Gad,
and
to
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
into
the
land
of
Gilead,
Phinehas
the
son
of
Eleazar
the
priest;
and
with
him
ten
princes,
one
prince
of
a
fathers’
house
for
each
of
the
tribes
of
Israel;
and
they
were
every
one
of
them
head
of
their
fathers’
houses
among
the
thousands
of
Israel.
And
they
came
unto
the
children
of
Reuben,
and
to
the
children
of
Gad,
and
to
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
unto
the
land
of
Gilead,
and
they
spake
with
them,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
whole
congregation
of
the
LORD,
What
trespass
is
this
that
ye
have
committed
against
the
God
of
Israel,
to
turn
away
this
day
from
following
the
LORD,
in
that
ye
have
builded
you
an
altar,
to
rebel
this
day
against
the
LORD?
Is
the
iniquity
of
Peor
too
little
for
us,
from
which
we
have
not
cleansed
ourselves
unto
this
day,
although
there
came
a
plague
upon
the
congregation
of
the
LORD,
that
ye
must
turn
away
this
day
from
following
the
LORD?
and
it
will
be,
seeing
ye
rebel
today
against
the
LORD,
that
tomorrow
he
will
be
wroth
with
the
whole
congregation
of
Israel.
Howbeit,
if
the
land
of
your
possession
be
unclean,
then
pass
ye
over
unto
the
land
of
the
possession
of
the
LORD,
wherein
the
LORD’S
tabernacle
dwelleth,
and
take
possession
among
us:
but
rebel
not
against
the
LORD,
nor
rebel
against
us,
in
building
you
an
altar
besides
the
altar
of
the
LORD
our
God.
Did
not
Achan
the
son
of
Zerah
commit
a
trespass
in
the
devoted
thing,
and
wrath
fell
upon
all
the
congregation
of
Israel?
and
that
man
perished
not
alone
in
his
iniquity.
Then
the
children
of
Reuben
and
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
answered,
and
spake
unto
the
heads
of
the
thousands
of
Israel,
The
LORD,
the
God
of
gods,
the
LORD,
the
God
of
gods,
he
knoweth,
and
Israel
he
shall
know;
if
it
be
in
rebellion,
or
if
in
trespass
against
the
LORD, (save
thou
us
not
this
day,)
that
we
have
built
us
an
altar
to
turn
away
from
following
the
LORD;
or
if
to
offer
thereon
burnt
offering
or
meal
offering,
or
if
to
offer
sacrifices
of
peace
offerings
thereon,
let
the
LORD
himself
require
it;
and
if
we
have
not
rather
out
of
carefulness
done
this,
and
of
purpose,
saying,
In
time
to
come
your
children
might
speak
unto
our
children,
saying,
What
have
ye
to
do
with
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel?
for
the
LORD
hath
made
Jordan
a
border
between
us
and
you,
ye
children
of
Reuben
and
children
of
Gad;
ye
have
no
portion
in
the
LORD:
so
shall
your
children
make
our
children
cease
from
fearing
the
LORD.
Therefore
we
said,
Let
as
now
prepare
to
build
us
an
altar,
not
for
burnt
offering,
nor
for
sacrifice:
but
it
shall
be
a
witness
between
us
and
you,
and
between
our
generations
after
us,
that
we
may
do
the
service
of
the
LORD
before
him
with
our
burnt
offerings,
and
with
our
sacrifices,
and
with
our
peace
offerings;
that
your
children
may
not
say
to
our
children
in
time
to
come,
Ye
have
no
portion
in
the
LORD.
Therefore
said
we,
It
shall
be,
when
they
so
say
to
us
or
to
our
generations
in
time
to
come,
that
we
shall
say,
Behold
the
pattern
of
the
altar
of
the
LORD,
which
our
fathers
made,
not
for
burnt
offering,
nor
for
sacrifice;
but
it
is
a
witness
between
us
and
you.
God
forbid
that
we
should
rebel
against
the
LORD,
and
turn
away
this
day
from
following
the
LORD,
to
build
an
altar
for
burnt
offering,
for
meal
offering,
or
for
sacrifice,
besides
the
altar
of
the
LORD
our
God
that
is
before
his
tabernacle.
And
when
Phinehas
the
priest,
and
the
princes
of
the
congregation,
even
the
heads
of
the
thousands
of
Israel
which
were
with
him,
heard
the
words
that
the
children
of
Reuben
and
the
children
of
Gad
and
the
children
of
Manasseh
spake,
it
pleased
them
well.
And
Phinehas
the
son
of
Eleazar
the
priest
said
unto
the
children
of
Reuben,
and
to
the
children
of
Gad,
and
to
the
children
of
Manasseh,
This
day
we
know
that
the
LORD
is
in
the
midst
of
us,
because
ye
have
not
committed
this
trespass
against
the
LORD:
now
have
ye
delivered
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
the
hand
of
the
LORD.
And
Phinehas
the
son
of
Eleazar
the
priest,
and
the
princes,
returned
from
the
children
of
Reuben,
and
from
the
children
of
Gad,
out
of
the
land
of
Gilead,
unto
the
land
of
Canaan,
to
the
children
of
Israel,
and
brought
them
word
again.
And
the
thing
pleased
the
children
of
Israel;
and
the
children
of
Israel
blessed
God,
and
spake
no
more
of
going
up
against
them
to
war,
to
destroy
the
land
wherein
the
children
of
Reuben
and
the
children
of
Gad
dwelt.
And
the
children
of
Reuben
and
the
children
of
Gad
called
the
altar
Ed:
For,
said
they,
it
is
a
witness
between
us
that
the
LORD
is
God.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
many
days,
when
the
LORD
had
given
rest
unto
Israel
from
all
their
enemies
round
about,
and
Joshua
was
old
and
well
stricken
in
years;
that
Joshua
called
for
all
Israel,
for
their
elders
and
for
their
heads,
and
for
their
judges
and
for
their
officers,
and
said
unto
them,
I
am
old
and
well
stricken
in
years:
and
ye
have
seen
all
that
the
LORD
your
God
hath
done
unto
all
these
nations
because
of
you;
for
the
LORD
your
God,
he
it
is
that
hath
fought
for
you.
Behold,
I
have
allotted
unto
you
these
nations
that
remain,
to
be
an
inheritance
for
your
tribes,
from
Jordan,
with
all
the
nations
that
I
have
cut
off,
even
unto
the
great
sea
toward
the
going
down
of
the
sun.
And
the
LORD
your
God,
he
shall
thrust
them
out
from
before
you,
and
drive
them
from
out
of
your
sight;
and
ye
shall
possess
their
land,
as
the
LORD
your
God
spake
unto
you.
Therefore
be
ye
very
courageous
to
keep
and
to
do
all
that
is
written
in
the
book
of
the
law
of
Moses,
that
ye
turn
not
aside therefrom
to
the
right
hand
or
to
the
left;
that
ye
come
not
among
these
nations,
these
that
remain
among
you;
neither
make
mention
of
the
name
of
their
gods,
nor
cause
to
swear
by
them,
neither
serve
them,
nor
bow
down
yourselves
unto
them:
but
cleave
unto
the
LORD
your
God,
as
ye
have
done
unto
this
day.
For
the
LORD
hath
driven
out
from
before
you
great
nations
and
strong:
but
as
for
you,
no
man
hath
stood
before
you
unto
this
day.
One
man
of
you
shall
chase
a
thousand:
for
the
LORD
your
God,
he
it
is
that
fighteth
for
you,
as
he
spake
unto
you.
Take
good
heed
therefore
unto
yourselves,
that
ye
love
the
LORD
your
God.
Else
if
ye
do
in
any
wise
go
back,
and
cleave
unto
the
remnant
of
these
nations,
even
these
that
remain
among
you,
and
make
marriages
with
them,
and
go
in
unto
them,
and
they
to
you:
know
for
a
certainty
that
the
LORD
your
God
will
no
more
drive
these
nations
from
out
of
your
sight;
but
they
shall
be
a
snare
and
a
trap
unto
you,
and
a
scourge
in
your
sides,
and
thorns
in
your
eyes,
until
ye
perish
from
off
this
good
land
which
the
LORD
your
God
hath
given
you.
And,
behold,
this
day
I
am
going
the
way
of
all
the
earth:
and
ye
know
in
all
your
hearts
and
in
all
your
souls,
that
not
one
thing
hath
failed
of
all
the
good
things
which
the
LORD
your
God
spake
concerning
you;
all
are
come
to
pass
unto
you,
not
one
thing
hath
failed
thereof.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
as
all
the
good
things
are
come
upon
you
of
which
the
LORD
your
God
spake
unto
you,
so
shall
the
LORD
bring
upon
you
all
the
evil
things,
until
he
have
destroyed
you
from
off
this
good
land
which
the
LORD
your
God
hath
given
you.
When
ye
transgress
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
your
God,
which
he
commanded
you,
and
go
and
serve
other
gods,
and
bow
down
yourselves
to
them;
then
shall
the
anger
of
the
LORD
be
kindled
against
you,
and
ye
shall
perish
quickly
from
off
the
good
land
which
he
hath
given
unto
you.
And
Joshua
gathered
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
to
Shechem,
and
called
for
the
elders
of
Israel,
and
for
their
heads,
and
for
their
judges,
and
for
their
officers;
and
they
presented
themselves
before
God.
And
Joshua
said
unto
all
the
people,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Your
fathers
dwelt
of
old
time
beyond
the
River,
even
Terah,
the
father
of
Abraham,
and
the
father
of
Nahor:
and
they
served
other
gods.
And
I
took
your
father
Abraham
from
beyond
the
River,
and
led
him
throughout
all
the
land
of
Canaan,
and
multiplied
his
seed,
and
gave
him
Isaac.
And
I
gave
unto
Isaac
Jacob
and
Esau:
and
I
gave
unto
Esau
mount
Seir,
to
possess
it;
and
Jacob
and
his
children
went
down
into
Egypt.
And
I
sent
Moses
and
Aaron,
and
I
plagued
Egypt,
according
to
that
which
I
did
in
the
midst
thereof:
and
afterward
I
brought
you
out.
And
I
brought
your
fathers
out
of
Egypt:
and
ye
came
unto
the
sea;
and
the
Egyptians
pursued
after
your
fathers
with
chariots
and
with
horsemen
unto
the
Red
Sea.
And
when
they
cried
out
unto
the
LORD,
he
put
darkness
between
you
and
the
Egyptians,
and
brought
the
sea
upon
them,
and
covered
them;
and
your
eyes
saw
what
I
did
in
Egypt:
and
ye
dwelt
in
the
wilderness
many
days.
And
I
brought
you
into
the
land
of
the
Amorites,
which
dwelt
beyond
Jordan;
and
they
fought
with
you:
and
I
gave
them
into
your
hand,
and
ye
possessed
their
land;
and
I
destroyed
them
from
before
you.
Then
Balak
the
son
of
Zippor,
king
of
Moab,
arose
and
fought
against
Israel;
and
he
sent
and
called
Balaam
the
son
of
Beor
to
curse
you:
but
I
would
not
hearken
unto
Balaam;
therefore
he
blessed
you
still:
so
I
delivered
you
out
of
his
hand.
And
ye
went
over
Jordan,
and
came
unto
Jericho:
and
the
men
of
Jericho
fought
against
you,
the
Amorite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Canaanite,
and
the
Hittite,
and
the
Girgashite,
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite;
and
I
delivered
them
into
your
hand.
And
I
sent
the
hornet
before
you,
which
drave
them
out
from
before
you,
even
the
two
kings
of
the
Amorites;
not
with
thy
sword,
nor
with
thy
bow.
And
I
gave
you
a
land
whereon
thou hadst
not
laboured,
and
cities
which
ye
built
not,
and
ye
dwell
therein;
of
vineyards
and
oliveyards
which
ye
planted
not
do
ye
eat.
Now
therefore
fear
the
LORD,
and
serve
him
in
sincerity
and
in
truth:
and
put
away
the
gods
which
your
fathers
served
beyond
the
River,
and
in
Egypt;
and
serve
ye
the
LORD.
And
if
it
seem
evil
unto
you
to
serve
the
LORD,
choose
you
this
day
whom
ye
will
serve;
whether
the
gods
which
your
fathers
served
that
were
beyond
the
River,
or
the
gods
of
the
Amorites,
in
whose
land
ye
dwell:
but
as
for
me
and
my
house,
we
will
serve
the
LORD.
And
the
people
answered
and
said,
God
forbid
that
we
should
forsake
the
LORD,
to
serve
other
gods;
for
the
LORD
our
God,
he
it
is
that
brought
us
and
our
fathers
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
from
the
house
of
bondage,
and
that
did
those
great
signs
in
our
sight,
and
preserved
us
in
all
the
way
wherein
we
went,
and
among
all
the
peoples
through
the
midst
of
whom
we
passed:
and
the
LORD
drave
out
from
before
us
all
the
peoples,
even
the
Amorites
which
dwelt
in
the
land:
therefore
we
also
will
serve
the
LORD;
for
he
is
our
God.
And
Joshua
said
unto
the
people,
Ye
cannot
serve
the
LORD;
for
he
is
an
holy
God;
he
is
a
jealous
God;
he
will
not
forgive
your
transgression
nor
your
sins.
If
ye
forsake
the
LORD,
and
serve
strange
gods,
then
he
will
turn
and
do
you
evil,
and
consume
you,
after
that
he
hath
done
you
good.
And
the
people
said
unto
Joshua,
Nay;
but
we
will
serve
the
LORD.
And
Joshua
said
unto
the
people,
Ye
are
witnesses
against
yourselves
that
ye
have
chosen
you
the
LORD,
to
serve
him.
And
they
said,
We
are
witnesses.
Now
therefore
put
away,
said
he,
the
strange
gods
which
are
among
you,
and
incline
your
heart
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
And
the
people
said
unto
Joshua,
The
LORD
our
God
will
we
serve,
and
unto
his
voice
will
we
hearken.
So
Joshua
made
a
covenant
with
the
people
that
day,
and
set
them
a
statute
and
an
ordinance
in
Shechem.
And
Joshua
wrote
these
words
in
the
book
of
the
law
of
God;
and
he
took
a
great
stone,
and
set
it
up
there
under
the
oak
that
was
by
the
sanctuary
of
the
LORD.
And
Joshua
said
unto
all
the
people,
Behold,
this
stone
shall
be
a
witness
against
us;
for
it
hath
heard
all
the
words
of
the
LORD
which
he
spake
unto
us:
it
shall
be
therefore
a
witness
against
you,
lest
ye
deny
your
God.
So
Joshua
sent
the
people
away,
every
man
unto
his
inheritance.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
these
things,
that
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
the
servant
of
the
LORD,
died,
being
an
hundred
and
ten
years
old.
And
they
buried
him
in
the
border
of
his
inheritance
in
Timnath-serah,
which
is
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
on
the
north
of
the
mountain
of
Gaash.
And
Israel
served
the
LORD
all
the
days
of
Joshua,
and
all
the
days
of
the
elders
that
outlived
Joshua,
and
had
known
all
the
work
of
the
LORD,
that
he
had
wrought
for
Israel.
And
the
bones
of
Joseph,
which
the
children
of
Israel
brought
up
out
of
Egypt,
buried
they
in
Shechem,
in
the
parcel
of
ground
which
Jacob
bought
of
the
sons
of
Hamor
the
father
of
Shechem
for
an
hundred
pieces
of
money:
and
they
became
the
inheritance
of
the
children
of
Joseph.
And
Eleazar
the
son
of
Aaron
died;
and
they
buried
him
in
the
hill
of
Phinehas
his
son,
which
was
given
him
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim.
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THE BOOK OF
JUDGES.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
the
death
of
Joshua,
that
the
children
of
Israel
asked
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Who
shall
go
up
for
us
first
against
the
Canaanites,
to
fight
against
them?
And
the
LORD
said,
Judah
shall
go
up:
behold,
I
have
delivered
the
land
into
his
hand.
And
Judah
said
unto
Simeon
his
brother,
Come
up
with
me
into
my
lot,
that
we
may
fight
against
the
Canaanites;
and
I
likewise
will
go
with
thee
into
thy
lot.
So
Simeon
went
with
him.
And
Judah
went
up;
and
the
LORD
delivered
the
Canaanites
and
the
Perizzites
into
their
hand:
and
they
smote
of
them
in
Bezek
ten
thousand
men.
And
they
found
Adoni-bezek
in
Bezek:
and
they
fought
against
him,
and
they
smote
the
Canaanites
and
the
Perizzites.
But
Adoni-bezek
fled;
and
they
pursued
after
him,
and
caught
him,
and
cut
off
his
thumbs
and
his
great
toes.
And
Adoni-bezek
said,
Threescore
and
ten
kings,
having
their
thumbs
and
their
great
toes
cut
off,
gathered
their
meat
under
my
table:
as
I
have
done,
so
God
hath
requited
me.
And
they
brought
him
to
Jerusalem,
and
he
died
there.
And
the
children
of
Judah
fought
against
Jerusalem,
and
took
it,
and
smote
it
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
set
the
city
on
fire.
And
afterward
the
children
of
Judah
went
down
to
fight
against
the
Canaanites
that
dwelt
in
the
hill
country,
and
in
the
South,
and
in
the
lowland.
And
Judah
went
against
the
Canaanites
that
dwelt
in
Hebron: (now
the
name
of
Hebron
beforetime
was
Kiriath-arba:)
and
they
smote
Sheshai,
and
Ahiman,
and
Talmai.
And
from
thence
he
went
against
the
inhabitants
of
Debir. (Now
the
name
of
Debir
beforetime
was
Kiriath-sepher.)
And
Caleb
said,
He
that
smiteth
Kiriath-sepher,
and
taketh
it,
to
him
will
I
give
Achsah
my
daughter
to
wife.
And
Othniel
the
son
of
Kenaz,
Caleb’s
younger
brother,
took
it:
and
he
gave
him
Achsah
his
daughter
to
wife.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
she
came
unto
him,
that
she
moved
him
to
ask
of
her
father
a
field:
and
she
lighted
down
from
off
her
ass;
and
Caleb
said
unto
her,
What
wouldest
thou?
And
she
said
unto
him,
Give
me
a
blessing;
for
that
thou
hast
set
me
in
the
land
of
the
South,
give
me
also
springs
of
water.
And
Caleb
gave
her
the
upper
springs
and
the
nether
springs.
And
the
children
of
the
Kenite,
Moses’
brother
in
law,
went
up
out
of
the
city
of
palm
trees
with
the
children
of
Judah
into
the
wilderness
of
Judah,
which
is
in
the
south
of
Arad;
and
they
went
and
dwelt
with
the
people.
And
Judah
went
with
Simeon
his
brother,
and
they
smote
the
Canaanites
that
inhabited
Zephath,
and
utterly
destroyed
it.
And
the
name
of
the
city
was
called
Hormah.
Also
Judah
took
Gaza
with
the
border
thereof,
and
Ashkelon
with
the
border
thereof,
and
Ekron
with
the
border
thereof.
And
the
LORD
was
with
Judah;
and
he
drave
out
the
inhabitants
of
the
hill
country;
for
he
could
not
drive
out
the
inhabitants
of
the
valley,
because
they
had
chariots
of
iron.
And
they
gave
Hebron
unto
Caleb,
as
Moses
had
spoken:
and
he
drave
out
thence
the
three
sons
of
Anak.
And
the
children
of
Benjamin
did
not
drive
out
the
Jebusites
that
inhabited
Jerusalem:
but
the
Jebusites
dwelt
with
the
children
of
Benjamin
in
Jerusalem,
unto
this
day.
And
the
house
of
Joseph,
they
also
went
up
against
Beth-el:
and
the
LORD
was
with
them.
And
the
house
of
Joseph
sent
to
spy
out
Beth-el. (Now
the
name
of
the
city
beforetime
was
Luz.)
And
the
watchers
saw
a
man
come
forth
out
of
the
city,
and
they
said
unto
him,
Shew
us,
we
pray
thee,
the
entrance
into
the
city,
and
we
will
deal
kindly
with
thee.
And
he
shewed
them
the
entrance
into
the
city,
and
they
smote
the
city
with
the
edge
of
the
sword;
but
they
let
the
man
go
and
all
his
family.
And
the
man
went
into
the
land
of
the
Hittites,
and
built
a
city,
and
called
the
name
thereof
Luz:
which
is
the
name
thereof
unto
this
day.
And
Manasseh
did
not
drive
out
the
inhabitants
of
Beth-shean
and
her
towns,
nor
of
Taanach
and
her
towns,
nor
the
inhabitants
of
Dor
and
her
towns,
nor
the
inhabitants
of
Ibleam
and
her
towns,
nor
the
inhabitants
of
Megiddo
and
her
towns:
but
the
Canaanites
would
dwell
in
that
land.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Israel
was waxen
strong,
that
they
put
the
Canaanites
to taskwork,
and
did
not
utterly
drive
them
out.
And
Ephraim
drave
not
out
the
Canaanites
that
dwelt
in
Gezer;
but
the
Canaanites
dwelt
in
Gezer
among
them.
Zebulun
drave
not
out
the
inhabitants
of
Kitron,
nor
the
inhabitants
of
Nahalol;
but
the
Canaanites
dwelt
among
them,
and
became
tributary.
Asher
drave
not
out
the
inhabitants
of
Acco,
nor
the
inhabitants
of
Zidon,
nor
of
Ahlab,
nor
of
Achzib,
nor
of
Helbah,
nor
of
Aphik,
nor
of
Rehob:
but
the
Asherites
dwelt
among
the
Canaanites,
the
inhabitants
of
the
land:
for
they
did
not
drive
them
out.
Naphtali
drave
not
out
the
inhabitants
of
Beth-shemesh,
nor
the
inhabitants
of
Beth-anath;
but
he
dwelt
among
the
Canaanites,
the
inhabitants
of
the
land:
nevertheless
the
inhabitants
of
Beth-shemesh
and
of
Beth-anath
became
tributary
unto
them.
And
the
Amorites
forced
the
children
of
Dan
into
the
hill
country:
for
they
would
not
suffer
them
to
come
down
to
the
valley:
but
the
Amorites
would
dwell
in
mount
Heres,
in
Aijalon,
and
in
Shaalbim:
yet
the
hand
of
the
house
of
Joseph
prevailed,
so
that
they
became
tributary.
And
the
border
of
the
Amorites
was
from
the
ascent
of
Akrabbim,
from
the
rock,
and
upward.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
came
up
from
Gilgal
to
Bochim.
And
he
said,
I
made
you
to
go
up
out
of
Egypt,
and
have
brought
you
unto
the
land
which
I
sware
unto
your
fathers;
and
I
said,
I
will
never
break
my
covenant
with
you:
and
ye
shall
make
no
covenant
with
the
inhabitants
of
this
land;
ye
shall
break
down
their
altars:
but
ye
have
not
hearkened
unto
my
voice:
why
have
ye
done
this?
Wherefore
I
also
said,
I
will
not
drive
them
out
from
before
you;
but
they
shall
be
as
thorns
in
your
sides,
and
their
gods
shall
be
a
snare
unto
you.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
angel
of
the
LORD
spake
these
words
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel,
that
the
people
lifted
up
their
voice,
and
wept.
And
they
called
the
name
of
that
place
Bochim:
and
they
sacrificed
there
unto
the
LORD.
Now
when
Joshua
had
sent
the
people
away,
the
children
of
Israel
went
every
man
unto
his
inheritance
to
possess
the
land.
And
the
people
served
the
LORD
all
the
days
of
Joshua,
and
all
the
days
of
the
elders
that
outlived
Joshua,
who
had
seen
all
the
great
work
of
the
LORD,
that
he
had
wrought
for
Israel.
And
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun,
the
servant
of
the
LORD,
died,
being
an
hundred
and
ten
years
old.
And
they
buried
him
in
the
border
of
his
inheritance
in
Timnath-heres,
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
on
the
north
of
the
mountain
of
Gaash.
And
also
all
that
generation
were
gathered
unto
their
fathers:
and
there
arose
another
generation
after
them,
which
knew
not
the
LORD,
nor
yet
the
work
which
he
had
wrought
for
Israel.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
served
the
Baalim:
and
they
forsook
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
which
brought
them
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
followed
other
gods,
of
the
gods
of
the
peoples
that
were
round
about
them,
and
bowed
themselves
down
unto
them:
and
they
provoked
the
LORD
to
anger.
And
they
forsook
the
LORD,
and
served
Baal
and
the
Ashtaroth.
And
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Israel,
and
he
delivered
them
into
the
hands
of
spoilers
that
spoiled
them,
and
he
sold
them
into
the
hands
of
their
enemies
round
about,
so
that
they
could
not
any
longer
stand
before
their
enemies.
Whithersoever
they
went
out,
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
against
them
for
evil,
as
the
LORD
had
spoken,
and
as
the
LORD
had
sworn
unto
them:
and
they
were
sore
distressed.
And
the
LORD
raised
up
judges,
which
saved
them
out
of
the
hand
of
those
that
spoiled
them.
And
yet
they
hearkened
not
unto
their
judges,
for
they
went
a
whoring
after
other
gods,
and
bowed
themselves
down
unto
them:
they
turned
aside
quickly
out
of
the
way
wherein
their
fathers
walked,
obeying
the
commandments
of
the
LORD;
but
they
did
not
so.
And
when
the
LORD
raised
them
up
judges,
then
the
LORD
was
with
the
judge,
and
saved
them
out
of
the
hand
of
their
enemies
all
the
days
of
the
judge:
for
it
repented
the
LORD
because
of
their
groaning
by
reason
of
them
that
oppressed
them
and
vexed
them.
But
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
judge
was
dead,
that
they
turned
back,
and
dealt
more
corruptly
than
their
fathers,
in
following
other
gods
to
serve
them,
and
to
bow
down
unto
them;
they
ceased
not
from
their
doings,
nor
from
their
stubborn
way.
And
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Israel;
and
he
said,
Because
this
nation
have
transgressed
my
covenant
which
I
commanded
their
fathers,
and
have
not
hearkened
unto
my
voice;
I
also
will
not
henceforth
drive
out
any
from
before
them
of
the
nations
which
Joshua
left
when
he
died:
that
by
them
I
may
prove
Israel,
whether
they
will
keep
the
way
of
the
LORD
to
walk
therein,
as
their
fathers
did
keep
it,
or
not.
So
the
LORD
left
those
nations,
without
driving
them
out
hastily;
neither
delivered
he
them
into
the
hand
of
Joshua.
Now
these
are
the
nations
which
the
LORD
left,
to
prove
Israel
by
them,
even
as
many
as
had
not
known
all
the
wars
of
Canaan;
only
that
the
generations
of
the
children
of
Israel
might
know,
to
teach
them
war,
at
the
least
such
as
beforetime
knew
nothing
thereof;
namely,
the
five
lords
of
the
Philistines,
and
all
the
Canaanites,
and
the
Zidonians,
and
the
Hivites
that
dwelt
in
mount
Lebanon,
from
mount
Baal-hermon
unto
the
entering
in
of
Hamath.
And
they
were
for
to
prove
Israel
by
them,
to
know
whether
they
would
hearken
unto
the
commandments
of
the
LORD,
which
he
commanded
their
fathers
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
the
children
of
Israel
dwelt
among
the
Canaanites;
the
Hittite,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Jebusite:
and
they
took
their
daughters
to
be
their
wives,
and
gave
their
own
daughters
to
their
sons,
and
served
their
gods.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
forgat
the
LORD
their
God,
and
served
the
Baalim
and
the
Asheroth.
Therefore
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Israel,
and
he
sold
them
into
the
hand
of
Cushan-rishathaim
king
of
Mesopotamia:
and
the
children
of
Israel
served
Cushan-rishathaim
eight
years.
And
when
the
children
of
Israel
cried
unto
the
LORD,
the
LORD
raised
up
a
saviour
to
the
children
of
Israel,
who
saved
them,
even
Othniel
the
son
of
Kenaz,
Caleb’s
younger
brother.
And
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
came
upon
him,
and
he
judged
Israel;
and
he
went
out
to
war,
and
the
LORD
delivered
Cushan-rishathaim
king
of
Mesopotamia
into
his
hand:
and
his
hand
prevailed
against
Cushan-rishathaim.
And
the
land
had
rest
forty
years.
And
Othniel
the
son
of
Kenaz
died.
And
the
children
of
Israel
again
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
and
the
LORD
strengthened
Eglon
the
king
of
Moab
against
Israel,
because
they
had
done
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD.
And
he
gathered
unto
him
the
children
of
Ammon
and
Amalek;
and
went
and
smote
Israel,
and
they
possessed
the
city
of
palm
trees.
And
the
children
of
Israel
served
Eglon
the
king
of
Moab
eighteen
years.
But
when
the
children
of
Israel
cried
unto
the
LORD,
the
LORD
raised
them
up
a
saviour,
Ehud
the
son
of
Gera,
the
Benjamite,
a
man
lefthanded:
and
the
children
of
Israel
sent
a
present
by
him
unto
Eglon
the
king
of
Moab.
And
Ehud
made
him
a
sword
which
had
two
edges,
of
a
cubit
length;
and
he
girded
it
under
his
raiment
upon
his
right
thigh.
And
he
offered
the
present
unto
Eglon
king
of
Moab:
now
Eglon
was
a
very
fat
man.
And
when
he
had
made
an
end
of
offering
the
present,
he
sent
away
the
people
that
bare
the
present.
But
he
himself
turned
back
from
the
quarries
that
were
by
Gilgal,
and
said,
I
have
a
secret
errand
unto
thee,
O
king.
And
he
said,
Keep
silence.
And
all
that
stood
by
him
went
out
from
him.
And
Ehud
came
unto
him;
and
he
was
sitting
by
himself
alone
in
his
summer
parlour.
And
Ehud
said,
I
have
a
message
from
God
unto
thee.
And
he
arose
out
of
his
seat.
And
Ehud
put
forth
his
left
hand,
and
took
the
sword
from
his
right
thigh,
and
thrust
it
into
his
belly:
and
the
haft
also
went
in
after
the
blade;
and
the
fat
closed
upon
the
blade,
for
he
drew
not
the
sword
out
of
his
belly;
and
it
came
out
behind.
Then
Ehud
went
forth
into
the
porch,
and
shut
the
doors
of
the
parlour
upon
him,
and
locked
them.
Now
when
he
was
gone
out,
his
servants
came;
and
they
saw,
and,
behold,
the
doors
of
the
parlour
were
locked;
and
they
said,
Surely
he
covereth
his
feet
in
his
summer
chamber.
And
they
tarried
till
they
were
ashamed:
and,
behold,
he
opened
not
the
doors
of
the
parlour;
therefore
they
took
the
key,
and
opened
them:
and,
behold,
their
lord
was
fallen
down
dead
on
the
earth.
And
Ehud
escaped
while
they
tarried,
and
passed
beyond
the
quarries,
and
escaped
unto
Seirah.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
was
come,
that
he
blew
a
trumpet
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
the
children
of
Israel
went
down
with
him
from
the
hill
country,
and
he
before
them.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Follow
after
me:
for
the
LORD
hath
delivered
your
enemies
the
Moabites
into
your
hand.
And
they
went
down
after
him,
and
took
the
fords
of
Jordan
against
the
Moabites,
and
suffered
not
a
man
to
pass
over.
And
they
smote
of
Moab
at
that
time
about
ten
thousand
men,
every
lusty
man,
and
every
man
of
valour;
and
there
escaped
not
a
man.
So
Moab
was
subdued
that
day
under
the
hand
of
Israel.
And
the
land
had
rest
fourscore
years.
And
after
him
was
Shamgar
the
son
of
Anath,
which
smote
of
the
Philistines
six
hundred
men
with
an
ox
goad:
and
he
also
saved
Israel.
And
the
children
of
Israel
again
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
when
Ehud
was
dead.
And
the
LORD
sold
them
into
the
hand
of
Jabin
king
of
Canaan,
that
reigned
in
Hazor;
the
captain
of
whose
host
was
Sisera,
which
dwelt
in
Harosheth
of
the
Gentiles.
And
the
children
of
Israel
cried
unto
the
LORD:
for
he
had
nine
hundred
chariots
of
iron;
and
twenty
years
he
mightily
oppressed
the
children
of
Israel.
Now
Deborah,
a
prophetess,
the
wife
of
Lappidoth,
she
judged
Israel
at
that
time.
And
she
dwelt
under
the
palm
tree
of
Deborah
between
Ramah
and
Beth-el
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim:
and
the
children
of
Israel
came
up
to
her
for
judgment.
And
she
sent
and
called
Barak
the
son
of
Abinoam
out
of
Kedesh-naphtali,
and
said
unto
him,
Hath
not
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
commanded,
saying,
Go
and
draw
unto
mount
Tabor,
and
take
with
thee
ten
thousand
men
of
the
children
of
Naphtali
and
of
the
children
of
Zebulun?
And
I
will
draw
unto
thee
to
the
river
Kishon
Sisera,
the
captain
of
Jabin’s
army,
with
his
chariots
and
his
multitude;
and
I
will
deliver
him
into
thine
hand.
And
Barak
said
unto
her,
If
thou
wilt
go
with
me,
then
I
will
go:
but
if
thou
wilt
not
go
with
me,
I
will
not
go.
And
she
said,
I
will
surely
go
with
thee:
notwithstanding
the
journey
that
thou
takest
shall
not
be
for
thine
honour;
for
the
LORD
shall
sell
Sisera
into
the
hand
of
a
woman.
And
Deborah
arose,
and
went
with
Barak
to
Kedesh.
And
Barak
called
Zebulun
and
Naphtali
together
to
Kedesh;
and
there
went
up
ten
thousand
men
at
his
feet:
and
Deborah
went
up
with
him.
Now
Heber
the
Kenite
had
severed
himself
from
the
Kenites,
even
from
the
children
of
Hobab
the
brother
in
law
of
Moses,
and
had
pitched
his
tent
as
far
as
the
oak
in
Zaanannim,
which
is
by
Kedesh.
And
they
told
Sisera
that
Barak
the
son
of
Abinoam
was
gone
up
to
mount
Tabor.
And
Sisera
gathered
together
all
his
chariots,
even
nine
hundred
chariots
of
iron,
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him,
from
Harosheth
of
the
Gentiles,
unto
the
river
Kishon.
And
Deborah
said
unto
Barak,
Up;
for
this
is
the
day
in
which
the
LORD
hath
delivered
Sisera
into
thine
hand:
is
not
the
LORD
gone
out
before
thee?
So
Barak
went
down
from
mount
Tabor,
and
ten
thousand
men
after
him.
And
the
LORD
discomfited
Sisera,
and
all
his
chariots,
and
all
his
host,
with
the
edge
of
the
sword
before
Barak;
and
Sisera
lighted
down
from
his
chariot,
and
fled
away
on
his
feet.
But
Barak
pursued
after
the
chariots,
and
after
the
host,
unto
Harosheth
of
the
Gentiles:
and
all
the
host
of
Sisera
fell
by
the
edge
of
the
sword;
there
was
not
a
man
left.
Howbeit
Sisera
fled
away
on
his
feet
to
the
tent
of
Jael
the
wife
of
Heber
the
Kenite:
for
there
was
peace
between
Jabin
the
king
of
Hazor
and
the
house
of
Heber
the
Kenite.
And
Jael
went
out
to
meet
Sisera,
and
said
unto
him,
Turn
in,
my
lord,
turn
in
to
me;
fear
not.
And
he
turned
in
unto
her
into
the
tent,
and
she
covered
him
with
a
rug.
And
he
said
unto
her,
Give
me,
I
pray
thee,
a
little
water
to
drink;
for
I
am
thirsty.
And
she
opened
a
bottle
of
milk,
and
gave
him
drink,
and
covered
him.
And
he
said
unto
her,
Stand
in
the
door
of
the
tent,
and
it
shall
be,
when
any
man
doth
come
and
inquire
of
thee,
and
say,
Is
there
any
man
here?
that
thou shalt
say,
No.
Then
Jael
Heber’s
wife
took
a tent-pin,
and
took
an
hammer
in
her
hand,
and
went
softly
unto
him,
and
smote
the
pin
into
his
temples,
and
it
pierced
through
into
the
ground;
for
he
was
in
a
deep
sleep;
so
he
swooned
and
died.
And,
behold,
as
Barak
pursued
Sisera,
Jael
came
out
to
meet
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Come,
and
I
will
shew
thee
the
man
whom
thou
seekest.
And
he
came
unto
her;
and,
behold,
Sisera
lay
dead,
and
the tent-pin
was
in
his
temples.
So
God
subdued
on
that
day
Jabin
the
king
of
Canaan
before
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
hand
of
the
children
of
Israel
prevailed
more
and
more
against
Jabin
the
king
of
Canaan,
until
they
had
destroyed
Jabin
king
of
Canaan.
Then
sang
Deborah
and
Barak
the
son
of
Abinoam
on
that
day,
saying,
For
that
the
leaders
took
the
lead
in
Israel,
for
that
the
people
offered
themselves
willingly,
bless
ye
the
LORD.
Hear,
O
ye
kings;
give
ear,
O
ye
princes;
I,
even
I,
will
sing
unto
the
LORD;
I
will
sing
praise
to
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
LORD,
when
thou
wentest
forth
out
of
Seir,
when
thou marchedst
out
of
the
field
of
Edom,
the
earth
trembled,
the
heavens
also
dropped,
yea,
the
clouds
dropped
water.
The
mountains
flowed
down
at
the
presence
of
the
LORD,
even yon
Sinai
at
the
presence
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
In
the
days
of
Shamgar
the
son
of
Anath,
in
the
days
of
Jael,
the
highways
were
unoccupied,
and
the
travellers
walked
through
byways.
The
rulers
ceased
in
Israel,
they
ceased,
until
that
I
Deborah
arose,
that
I
arose
a
mother
in
Israel.
They
chose
new
gods;
then
was
war
in
the
gates:
was
there
a
shield
or
spear
seen
among
forty
thousand
in
Israel?
My
heart
is
toward
the
governors
of
Israel,
that
offered
themselves
willingly
among
the
people:
bless
ye
the
LORD.
Tell
of
it,
ye
that
ride
on
white
asses,
ye
that
sit
on
rich
carpets,
and
ye
that
walk
by
the
way.
Far
from
the
noise
of
archers,
in
the
places
of
drawing
water,
there
shall
they
rehearse
the
righteous
acts
of
the
LORD,
even
the
righteous
acts
of
his
rule
in
Israel.
Then
the
people
of
the
LORD
went
down
to
the
gates.
Awake,
awake,
Deborah;
awake,
awake,
utter
a
song:
arise,
Barak,
and
lead
thy
captivity
captive,
thou
son
of
Abinoam.
Then
came
down
a
remnant
of
the
nobles
and
the
people;
the
LORD
came
down
for
me
against
the
mighty.
Out
of
Ephraim
came
down
they
whose
root
is
in
Amalek;
after
thee,
Benjamin,
among
thy
peoples;
out
of
Machir
came
down
governors,
and
out
of
Zebulun
they
that
handle
the marshal’s
staff.
And
the
princes
of
Issachar
were
with
Deborah;
as
was
Issachar,
so
was
Barak;
into
the
valley
they
rushed
forth
at
his
feet.
By
the watercourses
of
Reuben
there
were
great
resolves
of
heart.
Why
satest
thou
among
the
sheepfolds,
to
hear
the pipings
for
the
flocks?
At
the watercourses
of
Reuben
there
were
great
searchings
of
heart.
Gilead
abode
beyond
Jordan:
and
Dan,
why
did
he
remain
in
ships?
Asher
sat
still
at
the
haven
of
the
sea,
and
abode
by
his creeks.
Zebulun
was
a
people
that
jeoparded
their
lives
unto
the
death,
and
Naphtali,
upon
the
high
places
of
the
field.
The
kings
came
and
fought;
then
fought
the
kings
of
Canaan;
in
Taanach
by
the
waters
of Meggido:
they
took
no
gain
of
money.
They
fought
from
heaven,
the
stars
in
their
courses
fought
against
Sisera.
The
river
Kishon
swept
them
away,
that
ancient
river,
the
river
Kishon.
O
my
soul,
march
on
with
strength.
Then
did
the
horsehoofs
stamp
by
reason
of
the
pransings,
the
pransings
of
their
strong
ones.
Curse
ye
Meroz,
said
the
angel
of
the
LORD,
curse
ye
bitterly
the
inhabitants
thereof;
because
they
came
not
to
the
help
of
the
LORD,
to
the
help
of
the
LORD
against
the
mighty.
Blessed
above
women
shall
Jael
be,
the
wife
of
Heber
the
Kenite,
blessed
shall
she
be
above
women
in
the
tent.
He
asked
water,
and
she
gave
him
milk;
she
brought
him
butter
in
a
lordly
dish.
She
put
her
hand
to
the
nail,
and
her
right
hand
to
the
workmen’s
hammer;
and
with
the
hammer
she
smote
Sisera,
she
smote
through
his
head,
yea,
she
pierced
and
struck
through
his
temples.
At
her
feet
he
bowed,
he
fell,
he
lay:
at
her
feet
he
bowed,
he
fell:
where
he
bowed,
there
he
fell
down
dead.
Through
the
window
she
looked
forth,
and
cried,
the
mother
of
Sisera
cried
through
the
lattice,
Why
is
his
chariot
so
long
in
coming?
why
tarry
the
wheels
of
his
chariots?
Her
wise
ladies
answered
her,
yea,
she
returned
answer
to
herself,
Have
they
not
found,
have
they
not
divided
the
spoil?
a
damsel,
two
damsels
to
every
man;
to
Sisera
a
spoil
of
divers
colours,
a
spoil
of
divers
colours
of
embroidery,
of
divers
colours
of
embroidery
on
both
sides,
on
the
necks
of
the
spoil?
So
let
all
thine
enemies
perish,
O
LORD:
but
let
them
that
love
him
be
as
the
sun
when
he
goeth
forth
in
his
might.
And
the
land
had
rest
forty
years.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
and
the
LORD
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
Midian
seven
years.
And
the
hand
of
Midian
prevailed
against
Israel:
and
because
of
Midian
the
children
of
Israel
made
them
the
dens
which
are
in
the
mountains,
and
the
caves,
and
the
strong
holds.
And
so
it
was,
when
Israel
had
sown,
that
the
Midianites
came
up,
and
the
Amalekites,
and
the
children
of
the
east;
they
came
up
against
them;
and
they
encamped
against
them,
and
destroyed
the
increase
of
the
earth,
till
thou
come
unto
Gaza,
and
left
no
sustenance
in
Israel,
neither
sheep,
nor
ox,
nor
ass.
For
they
came
up
with
their
cattle
and
their
tents,
they
came
in
as
locusts
for
multitude;
both
they
and
their
camels
were
without
number:
and
they
came
into
the
land
to
destroy
it.
And
Israel
was
brought
very
low
because
of
Midian;
and
the
children
of
Israel
cried
unto
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
children
of
Israel
cried
unto
the
LORD
because
of
Midian,
that
the
LORD
sent
a
prophet
unto
the
children
of
Israel:
and
he
said
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
I
brought
you
up
from
Egypt,
and
brought
you
forth
out
of
the
house
of
bondage;
and
I
delivered
you
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Egyptians,
and
out
of
the
hand
of
all
that
oppressed
you,
and
drave
them
out
from
before
you,
and
gave
you
their
land;
and
I
said
unto
you,
I
am
the
LORD
your
God;
ye
shall
not
fear
the
gods
of
the
Amorites,
in
whose
land
ye
dwell:
but
ye
have
not
hearkened
unto
my
voice.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
came
and
sat
under
the
oak
which
was
in
Ophrah,
that
pertained
unto
Joash
the
Abiezrite:
and
his
son
Gideon
was
beating
out
wheat
in
the
winepress,
to
hide
it
from
the
Midianites.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
appeared
unto
him,
and
said
unto
him,
The
LORD
is
with
thee,
thou
mighty
man
of
valour.
And
Gideon
said
unto
him,
Oh
my
lord,
if
the
LORD
be
with
us,
why
then
is
all
this
befallen
us?
and
where
be
all
his
wondrous
works
which
our
fathers
told
us
of,
saying,
Did
not
the
LORD
bring
us
up
from
Egypt?
but
now
the
LORD
hath
cast
us
off,
and
delivered
us
into
the
hand
of
Midian.
And
the
LORD
looked
upon
him,
and
said,
Go
in
this
thy
might,
and
save
Israel
from
the
hand
of
Midian:
have
not
I
sent
thee?
And
he
said
unto
him,
Oh
Lord,
wherewith
shall
I
save
Israel?
behold,
my
family
is
the
poorest
in
Manasseh,
and
I
am
the
least
in
my
father’s
house.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Surely
I
will
be
with
thee,
and
thou shalt
smite
the
Midianites
as
one
man.
And
he
said
unto
him,
If
now
I
have
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
then
shew
me
a
sign
that
it
is
thou
that
talkest
with
me.
Depart
not
hence,
I
pray
thee,
until
I
come
unto
thee,
and
bring
forth
my
present,
and
lay
it
before
thee.
And
he
said,
I
will
tarry
until
thou
come
again.
And
Gideon
went
in,
and
made
ready
a
kid,
and
unleavened
cakes
of
an
ephah
of
meal:
the
flesh
he
put
in
a
basket,
and
he
put
the
broth
in
a
pot,
and
brought
it
out
unto
him
under
the
oak,
and
presented
it.
And
the
angel
of
God
said
unto
him,
Take
the
flesh
and
the
unleavened
cakes,
and
lay
them
upon
this
rock,
and
pour
out
the
broth.
And
he
did
so.
Then
the
angel
of
the
LORD
put
forth
the
end
of
the
staff
that
was
in
his
hand,
and
touched
the
flesh
and
the
unleavened
cakes;
and
there
went
up
fire
out
of
the
rock,
and
consumed
the
flesh
and
the
unleavened
cakes;
and
the
angel
of
the
LORD
departed
out
of
his
sight.
And
Gideon
saw
that
he
was
the
angel
of
the
LORD;
and
Gideon
said,
Alas,
O
Lord
GOD!
forasmuch
as
I
have
seen
the
angel
of
the
LORD
face
to
face.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Peace
be
unto
thee;
fear
not:
thou shalt
not
die.
Then
Gideon
built
an
altar
there
unto
the
LORD,
and
called
it
Jehovah-shalom:
unto
this
day
it
is
yet
in
Ophrah
of
the
Abiezrites.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
same
night,
that
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Take
thy
father’s
bullock,
even
the
second
bullock
of
seven
years
old,
and
throw
down
the
altar
of
Baal
that
thy
father
hath,
and
cut
down
the
Asherah
that
is
by
it:
and
build
an
altar
unto
the
LORD
thy
God
upon
the
top
of
this
strong
hold,
in
the
orderly
manner,
and
take
the
second
bullock,
and
offer
a
burnt
offering
with
the
wood
of
the
Asherah
which
thou shalt
cut
down.
Then
Gideon
took
ten
men
of
his
servants,
and
did
as
the
LORD
had
spoken
unto
him:
and
it
came
to
pass,
because
he
feared
his
father’s
household
and
the
men
of
the
city,
so
that
he
could
not
do
it
by
day,
that
he
did
it
by
night.
And
when
the
men
of
the
city
arose
early
in
the
morning,
behold,
the
altar
of
Baal
was
broken
down,
and
the
Asherah
was
cut
down
that
was
by
it,
and
the
second
bullock
was
offered
upon
the
altar
that
was
built.
And
they
said
one
to
another,
Who
hath
done
this
thing?
And
when
they
inquired
and
asked,
they
said,
Gideon
the
son
of
Joash
hath
done
this
thing.
Then
the
men
of
the
city
said
unto
Joash,
Bring
out
thy
son,
that
he
may
die:
because
he
hath
broken
down
the
altar
of
Baal,
and
because
he
hath
cut
down
the
Asherah
that
was
by
it.
And
Joash
said
unto
all
that
stood
against
him,
Will
ye
plead
for
Baal?
or
will
ye
save
him?
he
that
will
plead
for
him,
let
him
be
put
to
death
whilst
it
is
yet
morning:
if
he
be
a
god,
let
him
plead
for
himself,
because
one
hath
broken
down
his
altar.
Therefore
on
that
day
he
called
him
Jerubbaal,
saying,
Let
Baal
plead
against
him,
because
he
hath
broken
down
his
altar.
Then
all
the
Midianites
and
the
Amalekites
and
the
children
of
the
east
assembled
themselves
together;
and
they
passed
over,
and
pitched
in
the
valley
of
Jezreel
But
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
came
upon
Gideon;
and
he
blew
a
trumpet;
and
Abiezer
was
gathered
together
after
him.
And
he
sent
messengers
throughout
all
Manasseh;
and
they
also
were
gathered
together
after
him:
and
he
sent
messengers
unto
Asher,
and
unto
Zebulun,
and
unto
Naphtali;
and
they
came
up
to
meet
them.
And
Gideon
said
unto
God,
If
thou
wilt
save
Israel
by
mine
hand,
as
thou
hast
spoken,
behold,
I
will
put
a
fleece
of
wool
on
the threshing-floor;
if
there
be
dew
on
the
fleece
only,
and
it
be
dry
upon
all
the
ground,
then
shall
I
know
that
thou
wilt
save
Israel
by
mine
hand,
as
thou
hast
spoken.
And
it
was
so:
for
he
rose
up
early
on
the
morrow,
and
pressed
the
fleece
together,
and
wringed
the
dew
out
of
the
fleece,
a bowlful
of
water.
And
Gideon
said
unto
God,
Let
not
thine
anger
be
kindled
against
me,
and
I
will
speak
but
this
once:
let
me
prove,
I
pray
thee,
but
this
once
with
the
fleece;
let
it
now
be
dry
only
upon
the
fleece,
and
upon
all
the
ground
let
there
be
dew.
And
God
did
so
that
night:
for
it
was
dry
upon
the
fleece
only,
and
there
was
dew
on
all
the
ground.
Then
Jerubbaal,
who
is
Gideon,
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him,
rose
up
early,
and
pitched
beside
the
spring
of
Harod:
and
the
camp
of
Midian
was
on
the
north
side
of
them,
by
the
hill
of
Moreh,
in
the
valley.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Gideon,
The
people
that
are
with
thee
are
too
many
for
me
to
give
the
Midianites
into
their
hand,
lest
Israel
vaunt
themselves
against
me,
saying,
Mine
own
hand
hath
saved
me.
Now
therefore
go
to,
proclaim
in
the
ears
of
the
people,
saying,
Whosoever
is
fearful
and
trembling,
let
him
return
and
depart
from
mount
Gilead.
And
there
returned
of
the
people
twenty
and
two
thousand;
and
there
remained
ten
thousand.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Gideon,
The
people
are
yet
too
many;
bring
them
down
unto
the
water,
and
I
will
try
them
for
thee
there:
and
it
shall
be,
that
of
whom
I
say
unto
thee,
This
shall
go
with
thee,
the
same
shall
go
with
thee;
and
of
whomsoever
I
say
unto
thee,
This
shall
not
go
with
thee,
the
same
shall
not
go.
So
he
brought
down
the
people
unto
the
water:
and
the
LORD
said
unto
Gideon,
Every
one
that
lappeth
of
the
water
with
his
tongue,
as
a
dog
lappeth,
him shalt
thou
set
by
himself;
likewise
every
one
that
boweth
down
upon
his
knees
to
drink.
And
the
number
of
them
that
lapped,
putting
their
hand
to
their
mouth,
was
three
hundred
men:
but
all
the
rest
of
the
people
bowed
down
upon
their
knees
to
drink
water.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Gideon,
By
the
three
hundred
men
that
lapped
will
I
save
you,
and
deliver
the
Midianites
into
thine
hand:
and
let
all
the
people
go
every
man
unto
his
place.
So
the
people
took
victuals
in
their
hand,
and
their
trumpets:
and
he
sent
all
the
men
of
Israel
every
man
unto
his
tent,
but
retained
the
three
hundred
men:
and
the
camp
of
Midian
was
beneath
him
in
the
valley.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
same
night,
that
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Arise,
get
thee
down
into
the
camp;
for
I
have
delivered
it
into
thine
hand.
But
if
thou
fear
to
go
down,
go
thou
with
Purah
thy
servant
down
to
the
camp:
and
thou shalt
hear
what
they
say;
and
afterward
shall
thine
hands
be
strengthened
to
go
down
into
the
camp.
Then
went
he
down
with
Purah
his
servant
unto
the
outermost
part
of
the
armed
men
that
were
in
the
camp.
And
the
Midianites
and
the
Amalekites
and
all
the
children
of
the
east
lay
along
in
the
valley
like
locusts
for
multitude;
and
their
camels
were
without
number,
as
the
sand
which
is
upon
the
sea
shore
for
multitude.
And
when
Gideon
was
come,
behold,
there
was
a
man
that
told
a
dream
unto
his
fellow,
and
said,
Behold,
I
dreamed
a
dream,
and,
lo,
a
cake
of
barley
bread
tumbled
into
the
camp
of
Midian,
and
came
unto
the
tent,
and
smote
it
that
it
fell,
and
turned
it
upside
down,
that
the
tent
lay
along.
And
his
fellow
answered
and
said,
This
is
nothing
else
save
the
sword
of
Gideon
the
son
of
Joash,
a
man
of
Israel:
into
his
hand
God
hath
delivered
Midian,
and
all
the
host.
And
it
was
so,
when
Gideon
heard
the
telling
of
the
dream,
and
the
interpretation
thereof,
that
he
worshipped;
and
he
returned
into
the
camp
of
Israel,
and
said,
Arise;
for
the
LORD
hath
delivered
into
your
hand
the
host
of
Midian.
And
he
divided
the
three
hundred
men
into
three
companies,
and
he
put
into
the
hands
of
all
of
them
trumpets,
and
empty
pitchers,
with
torches
within
the
pitchers.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Look
on
me,
and
do
likewise:
and,
behold,
when
I
come
to
the
outermost
part
of
the
camp,
it
shall
be
that,
as
I
do,
so
shall
ye
do.
When
I
blow
the
trumpet,
I
and
all
that
are
with
me,
then
blow
ye
the
trumpets
also
on
every
side
of
all
the
camp,
and
say,
For
the
LORD
and
for
Gideon.
So
Gideon,
and
the
hundred
men
that
were
with
him,
came
unto
the
outermost
part
of
the
camp
in
the
beginning
of
the
middle
watch,
when
they
had
but
newly
set
the
watch:
and
they
blew
the
trumpets,
and
brake
in
pieces
the
pitchers
that
were
in
their
hands.
And
the
three
companies
blew
the
trumpets,
and
brake
the
pitchers,
and
held
the
torches
in
their
left
hands,
and
the
trumpets
in
their
right
hands
to
blow
withal:
and
they
cried,
The
sword
of
the
LORD
and
of
Gideon.
And
they
stood
every
man
in
his
place
round
about
the
camp:
and
all
the
host
ran;
and
they
shouted,
and
put
them
to
flight.
And
they
blew
the
three
hundred
trumpets,
and
the
LORD
set
every
man’s
sword
against
his
fellow,
and
against
all
the
host:
and
the
host
fled
as
far
as
Beth-shittah
toward
Zererah,
as
far
as
the
border
of
Abel-meholah,
by
Tabbath.
And
the
men
of
Israel
were
gathered
together
out
of
Naphtali,
and
out
of
Asher,
and
out
of
all
Manasseh,
and
pursued
after
Midian.
And
Gideon
sent
messengers
throughout
all
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
saying,
Come
down
against
Midian,
and
take
before
them
the
waters,
as
far
as
Beth-barah,
even
Jordan.
So
all
the
men
of
Ephraim
were
gathered
together,
and
took
the
waters
as
far
as
Beth-barah,
even
Jordan.
And
they
took
the
two
princes
of
Midian,
Oreb
and
Zeeb;
and
they
slew
Oreb
at
the
rock
of
Oreb,
and
Zeeb
they
slew
at
the
winepress
of
Zeeb,
and
pursued
Midian:
and
they
brought
the
heads
of
Oreb
and
Zeeb
to
Gideon
beyond
Jordan.
And
the
men
of
Ephraim
said
unto
him,
Why
hast
thou
served
us
thus,
that
thou
calledst
us
not,
when
thou
wentest
to
fight
with
Midian?
And
they
did
chide
with
him
sharply.
And
he
said
unto
them,
What
have
I
now
done
in
comparison
of
you?
Is
not
the
gleaning
of
the
grapes
of
Ephraim
better
than
the
vintage
of
Abiezer?
God
hath
delivered
into
your
hand
the
princes
of
Midian,
Oreb
and
Zeeb:
and
what
was
I
able
to
do
in
comparison
of
you?
Then
their
anger
was
abated
toward
him,
when
he
had
said
that.
And
Gideon
came
to
Jordan,
and
passed
over,
he,
and
the
three
hundred
men
that
were
with
him,
faint,
yet
pursuing.
And
he
said
unto
the
men
of
Succoth,
Give,
I
pray
you,
loaves
of
bread
unto
the
people
that
follow
me;
for
they
be
faint,
and
I
am
pursuing
after
Zebah
and
Zalmunna,
the
kings
of
Midian.
And
the
princes
of
Succoth
said,
Are
the
hands
of
Zebah
and
Zalmunna
now
in
thine
hand,
that
we
should
give
bread
unto
thine
army?
And
Gideon
said:
Therefore
when
the
LORD
hath
delivered
Zebah
and
Zalmunna
into
mine
hand,
then
I
will
tear
your
flesh
with
the
thorns
of
the
wilderness
and
with
briers.
And
he
went
up
thence
to
Penuel,
and
spake
unto
them
in
like
manner:
and
the
men
of
Penuel
answered
him
as
the
men
of
Succoth
had
answered.
And
he
spake
also
unto
the
men
of
Penuel,
saying,
When
I
come
again
in
peace,
I
will
break
down
this
tower.
Now
Zebah
and
Zalmunna
were
in
Karkor,
and
their
hosts
with
them,
about
fifteen
thousand
men,
all
that
were
left
of
all
the
host
of
the
children
of
the
east:
for
there
fell
an
hundred
and
twenty
thousand
men
that
drew
sword.
And
Gideon
went
up
by
the
way
of
them
that
dwelt
in
tents
on
the
east
of
Nobah
and
Jogbehah,
and
smote
the
host;
for
the
host
was
secure.
And
Zebah
and
Zalmunna
fled;
and
he
pursued
after
them;
and
he
took
the
two
kings
of
Midian,
Zebah
and
Zalmunna,
and
discomfited
all
the
host.
And
Gideon
the
son
of
Joash
returned
from
the
battle
from
the
ascent
of
Heres.
And
he
caught
a
young
man
of
the
men
of
Succoth,
and
inquired
of
him:
and
he
described
for
him
the
princes
of
Succoth,
and
the
elders
thereof,
seventy
and
seven
men.
And
he
came
unto
the
men
of
Succoth,
and
said,
Behold
Zebah
and
Zalmunna,
concerning
whom
ye
did
taunt
me,
saying,
Are
the
hands
of
Zebah
and
Zalmunna
now
in
thine
hand,
that
we
should
give
bread
unto
thy
men
that
are
weary?
And
he
took
the
elders
of
the
city,
and
thorns
of
the
wilderness
and
briers,
and
with
them
he
taught
the
men
of
Succoth.
And
he
brake
down
the
tower
of
Penuel,
and
slew
the
men
of
the
city.
Then
said
he
unto
Zebah
and
Zalmunna,
What
manner
of
men
were
they
whom
ye
slew
at
Tabor?
And
they
answered,
As
thou
art,
so
were
they;
each
one
resembled
the
children
of
a
king.
And
he
said,
They
were
my
brethren,
the
sons
of
my
mother:
as
the
LORD
liveth,
if
ye
had
saved
them
alive,
I
would
not
slay
you.
And
he
said
unto
Jether
his
firstborn,
Up,
and
slay
them.
But
the
youth
drew
not
his
sword:
for
he
feared,
because
he
was
yet
a
youth.
Then
Zebah
and
Zalmunna
said,
Rise
thou,
and
fall
upon
us:
for
as
the
man
is,
so
is
his
strength.
And
Gideon
arose,
and
slew
Zebah
and
Zalmunna,
and
took
the crescents
that
were
on
their
camels’
necks.
Then
the
men
of
Israel
said
unto
Gideon,
Rule
thou
over
us,
both
thou,
and
thy
son,
and
thy
son’s
son
also:
for
thou
hast
saved
us
out
of
the
hand
of
Midian.
And
Gideon
said
unto
them,
I
will
not
rule
over
you,
neither
shall
my
son
rule
over
you:
the
LORD
shall
rule
over
you.
And
Gideon
said
unto
them,
I
would
desire
a
request
of
you,
that
ye
would
give
me
every
man
the
earrings
of
his
spoil. (For
they
had
golden
earrings,
because
they
were
Ishmaelites.)
And
they
answered,
We
will
willingly
give
them.
And
they
spread
a
garment,
and
did
cast
therein
every
man
the
earrings
of
his
spoil.
And
the
weight
of
the
golden
earrings
that
he
requested
was
a
thousand
and
seven
hundred
shekels
of
gold;
beside
the crescents,
and
the
pendants,
and
the
purple
raiment
that
was
on
the
kings
of
Midian,
and
beside
the
chains
that
were
about
their
camels’
necks.
And
Gideon
made
an
ephod
thereof,
and
put
it
in
his
city,
even
in
Ophrah:
and
all
Israel
went
a
whoring
after
it
there:
and
it
became
a
snare
unto
Gideon,
and
to
his
house.
So
Midian
was
subdued
before
the
children
of
Israel,
and
they
lifted
up
their
heads
no
more.
And
the
land
had
rest
forty
years
in
the
days
of
Gideon.
And
Jerubbaal
the
son
of
Joash
went
and
dwelt
in
his
own
house.
And
Gideon
had
threescore
and
ten
sons
of
his
body
begotten:
for
he
had
many
wives.
And
his
concubine
that
was
in
Shechem,
she
also
bare
him
a
son,
and
he
called
his
name
Abimelech.
And
Gideon
the
son
of
Joash
died
in
a
good
old
age,
and
was
buried
in
the
sepulchre
of
Joash
his
father,
in
Ophrah
of
the
Abiezrites.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
soon
as
Gideon
was
dead,
that
the
children
of
Israel
turned
again,
and
went
a
whoring
after
the
Baalim,
and
made
Baal-berith
their
god.
And
the
children
of
Israel
remembered
not
the
LORD
their
God,
who
had
delivered
them
out
of
the
hand
of
all
their
enemies
on
every
side:
neither
shewed
they
kindness
to
the
house
of
Jerubbaal,
who
is
Gideon,
according
to
all
the
goodness
which
he
had
shewed
unto
Israel.
And
Abimelech
the
son
of
Jerubbaal
went
to
Shechem
unto
his
mother’s
brethren,
and
spake
with
them,
and
with
all
the
family
of
the
house
of
his
mother’s
father,
saying,
Speak,
I
pray
you,
in
the
ears
of
all
the
men
of
Shechem,
Whether
is
better
for
you
that
all
the
sons
of
Jerubbaal,
which
are
threescore
and
ten
persons,
rule
over
you,
or
that
one
rule
over
you?
remember
also
that
I
am
your
bone
and
your
flesh.
And
his
mother’s
brethren
spake
of
him
in
the
ears
of
all
the
men
of
Shechem
all
these
words:
and
their
hearts
inclined
to
follow
Abimelech;
for
they
said,
He
is
our
brother.
And
they
gave
him
threescore
and
ten
pieces
of
silver
out
of
the
house
of
Baal-berith,
wherewith
Abimelech
hired
vain
and
light
fellows,
which
followed
him.
And
he
went
unto
his
father’s
house
at
Ophrah,
and
slew
his
brethren
the
sons
of
Jerubbaal,
being
threescore
and
ten
persons,
upon
one
stone:
but
Jotham
the
youngest
son
of
Jerubbaal
was
left;
for
he
hid
himself.
And
all
the
men
of
Shechem
assembled
themselves
together,
and
all
the
house
of
Millo,
and
went
and
made
Abimelech
king,
by
the
oak
of
the
pillar
that
was
in
Shechem.
And
when
they
told
it
to
Jotham,
he
went
and
stood
in
the
top
of
mount
Gerizim,
and
lifted
up
his
voice,
and
cried,
and
said
unto
them,
Hearken
unto
me,
ye
men
of
Shechem,
that
God
may
hearken
unto
you.
The
trees
went
forth
on
a
time
to
anoint
a
king
over
them;
and
they
said
unto
the
olive
tree,
Reign
thou
over
us.
But
the
olive
tree
said
unto
them,
Should
I
leave
my
fatness,
wherewith
by
me
they
honour
God
and
man,
and
go
to
wave
to
and
fro
over
the
trees?
And
the
trees
said
to
the
fig
tree,
Come
thou,
and
reign
over
us.
But
the
fig
tree
said
unto
them,
Should
I
leave
my
sweetness,
and
my
good
fruit,
and
go
to
wave
to
and
fro
over
the
trees?
And
the
trees
said
unto
the
vine,
Come
thou,
and
reign
over
us.
And
the
vine
said
unto
them,
Should
I
leave
my
wine,
which
cheereth
God
and
man,
and
go
to
wave
to
and
fro
over
the
trees?
Then
said
all
the
trees
unto
the
bramble,
Come
thou,
and
reign
over
us.
And
the
bramble
said
unto
the
trees,
If
in
truth
ye
anoint
me
king
over
you,
then
come
and
put
your
trust
in
my
shadow:
and
if
not,
let
fire
come
out
of
the
bramble,
and
devour
the
cedars
of
Lebanon.
Now
therefore,
if
ye
have
dealt
truly
and
uprightly,
in
that
ye
have
made
Abimelech
king,
and
if
ye
have
dealt
well
with
Jerubbaal
and
his
house,
and
have
done
unto
him
according
to
the
deserving
of
his
hands;
(for
my
father
fought
for
you,
and
adventured
his
life,
and
delivered
you
out
of
the
hand
of
Midian:
and
ye
are
risen
up
against
my
father’s
house
this
day,
and
have
slain
his
sons,
threescore
and
ten
persons,
upon
one
stone,
and
have
made
Abimelech,
the
son
of
his
maidservant,
king
over
the
men
of
Shechem,
because
he
is
your
brother;)
if
ye
then
have
dealt
truly
and
uprightly
with
Jerubbaal
and
with
his
house
this
day,
then
rejoice
ye
in
Abimelech,
and
let
him
also
rejoice
in
you:
but
if
not,
let
fire
come
out
from
Abimelech,
and
devour
the
men
of
Shechem,
and
the
house
of
Millo;
and
let
fire
come
out
from
the
men
of
Shechem,
and
from
the
house
of
Millo,
and
devour
Abimelech.
And
Jotham
ran
away,
and
fled,
and
went
to
Beer,
and
dwelt
there,
for
fear
of
Abimelech
his
brother.
And
Abimelech
was
prince
over
Israel
three
years.
And
God
sent
an
evil
spirit
between
Abimelech
and
the
men
of
Shechem;
and
the
men
of
Shechem
dealt
treacherously
with
Abimelech:
that
the
violence
done
to
the
threescore
and
ten
sons
of
Jerubbaal
might
come,
and
that
their
blood
might
be
laid
upon
Abimelech
their
brother,
which
slew
them,
and
upon
the
men
of
Shechem,
which
strengthened
his
hands
to
slay
his
brethren.
And
the
men
of
Shechem
set liers
in
wait
for
him
on
the
tops
of
the
mountains,
and
they
robbed
all
that
came
along
that
way
by
them:
and
it
was
told
Abimelech.
And
Gaal
the
son
of
Ebed
came
with
his
brethren,
and
went
over
to
Shechem:
and
the
men
of
Shechem
put
their
trust
in
him.
And
they
went
out
into
the
field,
and
gathered
their
vineyards,
and
trode
the
grapes,
and
held
festival,
and
went
into
the
house
of
their
god,
and
did
eat
and
drink,
and
cursed
Abimelech.
And
Gaal
the
son
of
Ebed
said,
Who
is
Abimelech,
and
who
is
Shechem,
that
we
should
serve
him?
is
not
he
the
son
of
Jerubbaal?
and
Zebul
his
officer?
serve
ye
the
men
of
Hamor
the
father
of
Shechem:
but
why
should
we
serve
him?
And
would
to
God
this
people
were
under
my
hand!
then
would
I
remove
Abimelech.
And
he
said
to
Abimelech,
Increase
thine
army,
and
come
out.
And
when
Zebul
the
ruler
of
the
city
heard
the
words
of
Gaal
the
son
of
Ebed,
his
anger
was
kindled.
And
he
sent
messengers
unto
Abimelech
craftily,
saying,
Behold,
Gaal
the
son
of
Ebed
and
his
brethren
are
come
to
Shechem;
and,
behold,
they constrain
the
city
to
take
part
against
thee.
Now
therefore,
up
by
night,
thou
and
the
people
that
is
with
thee,
and
lie
in
wait
in
the
field:
and
it
shall
be,
that
in
the
morning,
as
soon
as
the
sun
is
up,
thou shalt
rise
early,
and
set
upon
the
city:
and,
behold,
when
he
and
the
people
that
is
with
him
come
out
against
thee,
then
mayest
thou
do
to
them
as
thou shalt
find
occasion.
And
Abimelech
rose
up,
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him,
by
night,
and
they
laid
wait
against
Shechem
in
four
companies.
And
Gaal
the
son
of
Ebed
went
out,
and
stood
in
the
entering
of
the
gate
of
the
city:
and
Abimelech
rose
up,
and
the
people
that
were
with
him,
from
the
ambushment.
And
when
Gaal
saw
the
people,
he
said
to
Zebul,
Behold,
there
come
people
down
from
the
tops
of
the
mountains.
And
Zebul
said
unto
him,
Thou
seest
the
shadow
of
the
mountains
as
if
they
were
men.
And
Gaal
spake
again
and
said,
See,
there
come
people
down
by
the
middle
of
the
land,
and
one
company
cometh
by
the
way
of
the
oak
of
Meonenim.
Then
said
Zebul
unto
him,
Where
is
now
thy
mouth,
that
thou
saidst,
Who
is
Abimelech,
that
we
should
serve
him?
is
not
this
the
people
that
thou
hast
despised?
go
out
now,
I
pray,
and
fight
with
them.
And
Gaal
went
out
before
the
men
of
Shechem,
and
fought
with
Abimelech.
And
Abimelech
chased
him,
and
he
fled
before
him,
and
there
fell
many
wounded,
even
unto
the
entering
of
the
gate.
And
Abimelech
dwelt
at
Arumah:
and
Zebul
drave
out
Gaal
and
his
brethren,
that
they
should
not
dwell
in
Shechem.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
the
people
went
out
into
the
field;
and
they
told
Abimelech.
And
he
took
the
people,
and
divided
them
into
three
companies,
and
laid
wait
in
the
field;
and
he
looked,
and,
behold,
the
people
came
forth
out
of
the
city;
and
he
rose
up
against
them,
and
smote
them.
And
Abimelech,
and
the
companies
that
were
with
him,
rushed
forward,
and
stood
in
the
entering
of
the
gate
of
the
city:
and
the
two
companies
rushed
upon
all
that
were
in
the
field,
and
smote
them.
And
Abimelech
fought
against
the
city
all
that
day;
and
he
took
the
city,
and
slew
the
people
that
was
therein:
and
he
beat
down
the
city,
and
sowed
it
with
salt.
And
when
all
the
men
of
the
tower
of
Shechem
heard
thereof,
they
entered
into
the
hold
of
the
house
of
El-berith.
And
it
was
told
Abimelech
that
all
the
men
of
the
tower
of
Shechem
were
gathered
together.
And
Abimelech
gat
him
up
to
mount
Zalmon,
he
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him;
and
Abimelech
took
an
axe
in
his
hand,
and
cut
down
a
bough
from
the
trees,
and
took
it
up,
and
laid
it
on
his
shoulder:
and
he
said
unto
the
people
that
were
with
him,
What
ye
have
seen
me
do,
make
haste,
and
do
as
I
have
done.
And
all
the
people
likewise
cut
down
every
man
his
bough,
and
followed
Abimelech,
and
put
them
to
the
hold,
and
set
the
hold
on
fire
upon
them;
so
that
all
the
men
of
the
tower
of
Shechem
died
also,
about
a
thousand
men
and
women.
Then
went
Abimelech
to
Thebez,
and
encamped
against
Thebez,
and
took
it.
But
there
was
a
strong
tower
within
the
city,
and
thither
fled
all
the
men
and
women,
and
all
they
of
the
city,
and
shut
themselves
in,
and
gat
them
up
to
the
roof
of
the
tower.
And
Abimelech
came
unto
the
tower,
and
fought
against
it,
and
went
hard
unto
the
door
of
the
tower
to
burn
it
with
fire.
And
a
certain
woman
cast
an
upper
millstone
upon
Abimelech’s
head,
and
brake
his
skull.
Then
he
called
hastily
unto
the
young
man
his
armourbearer,
and
said
unto
him,
Draw
thy
sword,
and
kill
me,
that
men
say
not
of
me,
A
woman
slew
him.
And
his
young
man
thrust
him
through,
and
he
died.
And
when
the
men
of
Israel
saw
that
Abimelech
was
dead,
they
departed
every
man
unto
his
place.
Thus
God
requited
the
wickedness
of
Abimelech,
which
he
did
unto
his
father,
in
slaying
his
seventy
brethren:
and
all
the
wickedness
of
the
men
of
Shechem
did
God
requite
upon
their
heads:
and
upon
them
came
the
curse
of
Jotham
the
son
of
Jerubbaal.
And
after
Abimelech
there
arose
to
save
Israel
Tola
the
son
of
Puah,
the
son
of
Dodo,
a
man
of
Issachar;
and
he
dwelt
in
Shamir
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim.
And
he
judged
Israel
twenty
and
three
years,
and
died,
and
was
buried
in
Shamir.
And
after
him
arose
Jair,
the
Gileadite;
and
he
judged
Israel
twenty
and
two
years.
And
he
had
thirty
sons
that
rode
on
thirty
ass
colts,
and
they
had
thirty
cities,
which
are
called
Havvoth-jair
unto
this
day,
which
are
in
the
land
of
Gilead.
And
Jair
died,
and
was
buried
in
Kamon.
And
the
children
of
Israel
again
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
served
the
Baalim,
and
the
Ashtaroth,
and
the
gods
of
Syria,
and
the
gods
of
Zidon,
and
the
gods
of
Moab,
and
the
gods
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
the
gods
of
the
Philistines;
and
they
forsook
the
LORD,
and
served
him
not.
And
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Israel,
and
he
sold
them
into
the
hand
of
the
Philistines,
and
into
the
hand
of
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
they
vexed
and
oppressed
the
children
of
Israel
that
year:
eighteen
years
oppressed
they
all
the
children
of
Israel
that
were
beyond
Jordan
in
the
land
of
the
Amorites,
which
is
in
Gilead.
And
the
children
of
Ammon
passed
over
Jordan
to
fight
also
against
Judah,
and
against
Benjamin,
and
against
the
house
of
Ephraim;
so
that
Israel
was
sore
distressed.
And
the
children
of
Israel
cried
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
We
have
sinned
against
thee,
even
because
we
have
forsaken
our
God,
and
have
served
the
Baalim.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
Did
not
I
save
you
from
the
Egyptians,
and
from
the
Amorites,
from
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
from
the
Philistines?
The
Zidonians
also,
and
the
Amalekites,
and
the
Maonites,
did
oppress
you;
and
ye
cried
unto
me,
and
I
saved
you
out
of
their
hand.
Yet
ye
have
forsaken
me,
and
served
other
gods:
wherefore
I
will
save
you
no
more.
Go
and
cry
unto
the
gods
which
ye
have
chosen;
let
them
save
you
in
the
time
of
your
distress.
And
the
children
of
Israel
said
unto
the
LORD,
We
have
sinned:
do
thou
unto
us
whatsoever
seemeth
good
unto
thee;
only
deliver
us,
we
pray
thee,
this
day.
And
they
put
away
the
strange
gods
from
among
them,
and
served
the
LORD:
and
his
soul
was
grieved
for
the
misery
of
Israel.
Then
the
children
of
Ammon
were
gathered
together,
and
encamped
in
Gilead.
And
the
children
of
Israel
assembled
themselves
together,
and
encamped
in
Mizpah.
And
the
people,
the
princes
of
Gilead,
said
one
to
another,
What
man
is
he
that
will
begin
to
fight
against
the
children
of
Ammon?
he
shall
be
head
over
all
the
inhabitants
of
Gilead.
Now
Jephthah
the
Gileadite
was
a
mighty
man
of
valour,
and
he
was
the
son
of
an
harlot:
and
Gilead
begat
Jephthah.
And
Gilead’s
wife
bare
him
sons;
and
when
his
wife’s
sons
grew
up,
they
drave
out
Jephthah,
and
said
unto
him,
Thou shalt
not
inherit
in
our
father’s
house;
for
thou
art
the
son
of
another
woman.
Then
Jephthah
fled
from
his
brethren,
and
dwelt
in
the
land
of
Tob:
and
there
were
gathered
vain
fellows
to
Jephthah,
and
they
went
out
with
him.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
a
while,
that
the
children
of
Ammon
made
war
against
Israel.
And
it
was
so,
that
when
the
children
of
Ammon
made
war
against
Israel,
the
elders
of
Gilead
went
to
fetch
Jephthah
out
of
the
land
of
Tob:
and
they
said
unto
Jephthah,
Come
and
be
our
chief,
that
we
may
fight
with
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
Jephthah
said
unto
the
elders
of
Gilead,
Did
not
ye
hate
me,
and
drive
me
out
of
my
father’s
house?
and
why
are
ye
come
unto
me
now
when
ye
are
in
distress?
And
the
elders
of
Gilead
said
unto
Jephthah,
Therefore
are
we
turned
again
to
thee
now,
that
thou
mayest
go
with
us,
and
fight
with
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
thou shalt
be
our
head
over
all
the
inhabitants
of
Gilead.
And
Jephthah
said
unto
the
elders
of
Gilead,
If
ye
bring
me
home
again
to
fight
with
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
the
LORD
deliver
them
before
me,
shall
I
be
your
head?
And
the
elders
of
Gilead
said
unto
Jephthah,
The
LORD
shall
be
witness
between
us;
surely
according
to
thy
word
so
will
we
do.
Then
Jephthah
went
with
the
elders
of
Gilead,
and
the
people
made
him
head
and
chief
over
them:
and
Jephthah
spake
all
his
words
before
the
LORD
in
Mizpah.
And
Jephthah
sent
messengers
unto
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
saying,
What
hast
thou
to
do
with
me,
that
thou
art
come
unto
me
to
fight
against
my
land?
And
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon
answered
unto
the
messengers
of
Jephthah,
Because
Israel
took
away
my
land,
when
he
came
up
out
of
Egypt,
from
Arnon
even
unto
Jabbok,
and
unto
Jordan:
now
therefore
restore
those
lands
again
peaceably.
And
Jephthah
sent
messengers
again
unto
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon:
and
he
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
Jephthah:
Israel
took
not
away
the
land
of
Moab,
nor
the
land
of
the
children
of
Ammon:
but
when
they
came
up
from
Egypt,
and
Israel
walked
through
the
wilderness
unto
the
Red
Sea,
and
came
to
Kadesh;
then
Israel
sent
messengers
unto
the
king
of
Edom,
saying,
Let
me,
I
pray
thee,
pass
through
thy
land:
but
the
king
of
Edom
hearkened
not.
And
in
like
manner
he
sent
unto
the
king
of
Moab:
but
he
would
not:
and
Israel
abode
in
Kadesh.
Then
he
walked
through
the
wilderness,
and
compassed
the
land
of
Edom,
and
the
land
of
Moab,
and
came
by
the
east
side
of
the
land
of
Moab,
and
they
pitched
on
the
other
side
of
Arnon;
but
they
came
not
within
the
border
of
Moab,
for
Arnon
was
the
border
of
Moab.
And
Israel
sent
messengers
unto
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
the
king
of
Heshbon;
and
Israel
said
unto
him,
Let
us
pass,
we
pray
thee,
through
thy
land
unto
my
place.
But
Sihon
trusted
not
Israel
to
pass
through
his
border:
but
Sihon
gathered
all
his
people
together,
and
pitched
in
Jahaz,
and
fought
against
Israel.
And
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
delivered
Sihon
and
all
his
people
into
the
hand
of
Israel,
and
they
smote
them:
so
Israel
possessed
all
the
land
of
the
Amorites,
the
inhabitants
of
that
country.
And
they
possessed
all
the
border
of
the
Amorites,
from
Arnon
even
unto
Jabbok,
and
from
the
wilderness
even
unto
Jordan.
So
now
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
hath
dispossessed
the
Amorites
from
before
his
people
Israel,
and shouldest
thou
possess
them?
Wilt
not
thou
possess
that
which
Chemosh
thy
god
giveth
thee
to
possess?
So
whomsoever
the
LORD
our
God
hath
dispossessed
from
before
us,
them
will
we
possess.
And
now
art
thou
any
thing
better
than
Balak
the
son
of
Zippor,
king
of
Moab?
did
he
ever
strive
against
Israel,
or
did
he
ever
fight
against
them?
While
Israel
dwelt
in
Heshbon
and
her
towns,
and
in
Aroer
and
her
towns,
and
in
all
the
cities
that
are
along
by
the
side
of
Arnon,
three
hundred
years;
wherefore
did
ye
not
recover
them
within
that
time?
I
therefore
have
not
sinned
against
thee,
but
thou
doest
me
wrong
to
war
against
me:
the
LORD,
the
Judge,
be
judge
this
day
between
the
children
of
Israel
and
the
children
of
Ammon.
Howbeit
the
king
of
the
children
Ammon
hearkened
not
unto
the
words
of
Jephthah
which
he
sent
him.
Then
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
came
upon
Jephthah,
and
he
passed
over
Gilead
and
Manasseh,
and
passed
over
Mizpeh
of
Gilead,
and
from
Mizpeh
of
Gilead
he
passed
over
unto
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
Jephthah
vowed
a
vow
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
If
thou
wilt
indeed
deliver
the
children
of
Ammon
into
mine
hand,
then
it
shall
be,
that
whatsoever
cometh
forth
of
the
doors
of
my
house
to
meet
me,
when
I
return
in
peace
from
the
children
of
Ammon,
it
shall
be
the
LORD’S,
and
I
will
offer
it
up
for
a
burnt
offering.
So
Jephthah
passed
over
unto
the
children
of
Ammon
to
fight
against
them;
and
the
LORD
delivered
them
into
his
hand.
And
he
smote
them
from
Aroer
until
thou
come
to
Minnith,
even
twenty
cities,
and
unto Abel-cheramim,
with
a
very
great
slaughter.
So
the
children
of
Ammon
were
subdued
before
the
children
of
Israel.
And
Jephthah
came
to
Mizpah
unto
his
house,
and,
behold,
his
daughter
came
out
to
meet
him
with
timbrels
and
with
dances:
and
she
was
his
only
child;
beside
her
he
had
neither
son
nor
daughter.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
saw
her,
that
he
rent
his
clothes,
and
said,
Alas,
my
daughter!
thou
hast
brought
me
very
low,
and
thou
art
one
of
them
that
trouble
me:
for
I
have
opened
my
mouth
unto
the
LORD,
and
I
cannot
go
back.
And
she
said
unto
him,
My
father,
thou
hast
opened
thy
mouth
unto
the
LORD;
do
unto
me
according
to
that
which
hath
proceeded
out
of
thy
mouth;
forasmuch
as
the
LORD
hath
taken
vengeance
for
thee
of
thine
enemies,
even
of
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
she
said
unto
her
father,
Let
this
thing
be
done
for
me:
let
me
alone
two
months,
that
I
may
depart
and
go
down
upon
the
mountains,
and
bewail
my
virginity,
I
and
my
companions.
And
he
said,
Go.
And
he
sent
her
away
for
two
months:
and
she
departed,
she
and
her
companions,
and
bewailed
her
virginity
upon
the
mountains.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
two
months,
that
she
returned
unto
her
father,
who
did
with
her
according
to
his
vow
which
he
had
vowed:
and
she
had
not
known
man.
And
it
was
a
custom
in
Israel,
that
the
daughters
of
Israel
went
yearly
to
celebrate
the
daughter
of
Jephthah
the
Gileadite
four
days
in
a
year.
And
the
men
of
Ephraim
were
gathered
together,
and
passed
northward;
and
they
said
unto
Jephthah,
Wherefore passedst
thou
over
to
fight
against
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
didst
not
call
us
to
go
with
thee?
we
will
burn
thine
house
upon
thee
with
fire.
And
Jephthah
said
unto
them,
I
and
my
people
were
at
great
strife
with
the
children
of
Ammon;
and
when
I
called
you,
ye
saved
me
not
out
of
their
hand.
And
when
I
saw
that
ye
saved
me
not,
I
put
my
life
in
my
hand,
and
passed
over
against
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
the
LORD
delivered
them
into
my
hand:
wherefore
then
are
ye
come
up
unto
me
this
day,
to
fight
against
me?
Then
Jephthah
gathered
together
all
the
men
of
Gilead,
and
fought
with
Ephraim:
and
the
men
of
Gilead
smote
Ephraim,
because
they
said,
Ye
are
fugitives
of
Ephraim,
ye
Gileadites,
in
the
midst
of
Ephraim,
and
in
the
midst
of
Manasseh.
And
the
Gileadites
took
the
fords
of
Jordan
against
the
Ephraimites:
and
it
was
so,
that
when
any
of
the
fugitives
of
Ephraim
said,
Let
me
go
over,
the
men
of
Gilead
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
an
Ephraimite?
If
he
said,
Nay;
then
said
they
unto
him,
Say
now
Shibboleth;
and
he
said
Sibboleth;
for
he
could
not
frame
to
pronounce
it
right;
then
they
laid
hold
on
him,
and
slew
him
at
the
fords
of
Jordan:
and
there
fell
at
that
time
of
Ephraim
forty
and
two
thousand.
And
Jephthah
judged
Israel
six
years.
Then
died
Jephthah
the
Gileadite,
and
was
buried
in
one
of
the
cities
of
Gilead.
And
after
him
Ibzan
of
Beth-lehem
judged
Israel.
And
he
had
thirty
sons,
and
thirty
daughters
he
sent
abroad,
and
thirty
daughters
he
brought
in
from
abroad
for
his
sons.
And
he
judged
Israel
seven
years.
And
Ibzan
died,
and
was
buried
at
Beth-lehem.
And
after
him
Elon
the
Zebulunite
judged
Israel;
and
he
judged
Israel
ten
years.
And
Elon
the
Zebulunite
died,
and
was
buried
in
Aijalon
in
the
land
of
Zebulun.
And
after
him
Abdon
the
son
of
Hillel
the
Pirathonite
judged
Israel.
And
he
had
forty
sons
and
thirty
sons’
sons,
that
rode
on
threescore
and
ten
ass
colts:
and
he
judged
Israel
eight
years.
And
Abdon
the
son
of
Hillel
the
Pirathonite
died,
and
was
buried
in
Pirathon
in
the
land
of
Ephraim,
in
the
hill
country
of
the
Amalekites.
And
the
children
of
Israel
again
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD;
and
the
LORD
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
the
Philistines
forty
years.
And
there
was
a
certain
man
of
Zorah,
of
the
family
of
the
Danites,
whose
name
was
Manoah;
and
his
wife
was
barren,
and
bare
not.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
appeared
unto
the
woman,
and
said
unto
her,
Behold
now,
thou
art
barren,
and
bearest
not:
but
thou shalt
conceive,
and
bear
a
son.
Now
therefore
beware,
I
pray
thee,
and
drink
no
wine
nor
strong
drink,
and
eat
not
any
unclean
thing:
for,
lo,
thou shalt
conceive,
and
bear
a
son;
and
no
razor
shall
come
upon
his
head:
for
the
child
shall
be
a
Nazirite
unto
God
from
the
womb:
and
he
shall
begin
to
save
Israel
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
Then
the
woman
came
and
told
her
husband,
saying,
A
man
of
God
came
unto
me,
and
his
countenance
was
like
the
countenance
of
the
angel
of
God,
very
terrible;
and
I
asked
him
not
whence
he
was,
neither
told
he
me
his
name:
but
he
said
unto
me,
Behold,
thou shalt
conceive,
and
bear
a
son;
and
now
drink
no
wine
nor
strong
drink,
and
eat
not
any
unclean
thing:
for
the
child
shall
be
a
Nazirite
unto
God
from
the
womb
to
the
day
of
his
death.
Then
Manoah
entreated
the
LORD,
and
said,
Oh
Lord,
I
pray
thee,
let
the
man
of
God
whom
thou
didst
send
come
again
unto
us,
and
teach
us
what
we
shall
do
onto
the
child
that
shall
be
born.
And
God
hearkened
to
the
voice
of
Manoah;
and
the
angel
of
God
came
again
unto
the
woman
as
she
sat
in
the
field:
but
Manoah
her
husband
was
not
with
her.
And
the
woman
made
haste,
and
ran,
and
told
her
husband,
and
said
unto
him,
Behold,
the
man
hath
appeared
unto
me,
that
came
unto
me
the
other
day.
And
Manoah
arose,
and
went
after
his
wife,
and
came
to
the
man,
and
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
the
man
that
spakest
unto
the
woman?
And
he
said,
I
am.
And
Manoah
said,
Now
let
thy
words
come
to
pass:
what
shall
be
the
manner
of
the
child,
and
what
shall
be
his
work?
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
Manoah,
Of
all
that
I
said
unto
the
woman
let
her
beware.
She
may
not
eat
of
any
thing
that
cometh
of
the
vine,
neither
let
her
drink
wine
or
strong
drink,
nor
eat
any
unclean
thing;
all
that
I
commanded
her
let
her
observe.
And
Manoah
said
unto
the
angel
of
the
LORD,
I
pray
thee,
let
us
detain
thee,
that
we
may
make
ready
a
kid
for
thee.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
Manoah,
Though
thou
detain
me,
I
will
not
eat
of
thy
bread:
and
if
thou
wilt
make
ready
a
burnt
offering,
thou
must
offer
it
onto
the
LORD.
For
Manoah
knew
not
that
he
was
the
angel
of
the
LORD.
And
Manoah
said
unto
the
angel
of
the
LORD,
What
is
thy
name,
that
when
thy
words
come
to
pass
we
may
do
thee
honour?
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Wherefore
askest
thou
after
my
name,
seeing
it
is
wonderful?
So
Manoah
took
the
kid
with
the
meal
offering,
and
offered
it
upon
the
rock
unto
the
LORD:
and
the
angel
did
wondrously,
and
Manoah
and
his
wife
looked
on.
For
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
flame
went
up
toward
heaven
from
off
the
altar,
that
the
angel
of
the
LORD
ascended
in
the
flame
of
the
altar:
and
Manoah
and
his
wife
looked
on;
and
they
fell
on
their
faces
to
the
ground.
But
the
angel
of
the
LORD
did
no
more
appear
to
Manoah
or
to
his
wife.
Then
Manoah
knew
that
he
was
the
angel
of
the
LORD.
And
Manoah
said
unto
his
wife,
We
shall
surely
die,
because
we
have
seen
God.
But
his
wife
said
unto
him,
If
the
LORD
were
pleased
to
kill
us,
he
would
not
have
received
a
burnt
offering
and
a
meal
offering
at
our
hand,
neither
would
he
have
shewed
us
all
these
things,
nor
would
at
this
time
have
told
us
such
things
as
these.
And
the
woman
bare
a
son,
and
called
his
name
Samson:
and
the
child
grew,
and
the
LORD
blessed
him.
And
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
began
to
move
him
in
Mahaneh-dan,
between
Zorah
and
Eshtaol.
And
Samson
went
down
to
Timnah,
and
saw
a
woman
in
Timnah
of
the
daughters
of
the
Philistines.
And
he
came
up,
and
told
his
father
and
his
mother,
and
said,
I
have
seen
a
woman
in
Timnah
of
the
daughters
of
the
Philistines:
now
therefore
get
her
for
me
to
wife.
Then
his
father
and
his
mother
said
unto
him,
Is
there
never
a
woman
among
the
daughters
of
thy
brethren,
or
among
all
my
people,
that
thou
goest
to
take
a
wife
of
the
uncircumcised
Philistines?
And
Samson
said
unto
his
father,
Get
her
for
me;
for
she
pleaseth
me
well.
But
his
father
and
his
mother
knew
not
that
it
was
of
the
LORD;
for
he
sought
an
occasion
against
the
Philistines.
Now
at
that
time
the
Philistines
had
rule
over
Israel.
Then
went
Samson
down,
and
his
father
and
his
mother,
to
Timnah,
and
came
to
the
vineyards
of
Timnah:
and,
behold,
a
young
lion
roared
against
him.
And
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
came
mightily
upon
him,
and
he
rent
him
as
he
would
have
rent
a
kid,
and
he
had
nothing
in
his
hand:
but
he
told
not
his
father
or
his
mother
what
he
had
done.
And
he
went
down,
and
talked
with
the
woman;
and
she
pleased
Samson
well.
And
after
a
while
he
returned
to
take
her,
and
he
turned
aside
to
see
the
carcase
of
the
lion:
and,
behold,
there
was
a
swarm
of
bees
in
the
body
of
the
lion,
and
honey.
And
he
took
it
into
his
hands,
and
went
on,
eating
as
he
went,
and
he
came
to
his
father
and
mother,
and
gave
unto
them,
and
they
did
eat:
but
he
told
them
not
that
he
had
taken
the
honey
out
of
the
body
of
the
lion.
And
his
father
went
down
unto
the
woman:
and
Samson
made
there
a
feast;
for
so
used
the
young
men
to
do.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
saw
him,
that
they
brought
thirty
companions
to
be
with
him.
And
Samson
said
unto
them,
Let
me
now
put
forth
a
riddle
unto
you:
if
ye
can
declare
it
me
within
the
seven
days
of
the
feast,
and
find
it
out,
then
I
will
give
you
thirty
linen
garments
and
thirty
changes
of
raiment:
but
if
ye
cannot
declare
it
me,
then
shall
ye
give
me
thirty
linen
garments
and
thirty
changes
of
raiment.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Put
forth
thy
riddle,
that
we
may
hear
it.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Out
of
the
eater
came
forth
meat,
and
out
of
the
strong
came
forth
sweetness.
And
they
could
not
in
three
days
declare
the
riddle.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
seventh
day,
that
they
said
unto
Samson’s
wife,
Entice
thy
husband,
that
he
may
declare
unto
us
the
riddle,
lest
we
burn
thee
and
thy
father’s
house
with
fire:
have
ye
called
us
to
impoverish
us?
is
it
not
so?
And
Samson’s
wife
wept
before
him,
and
said,
Thou
dost
but
hate
me,
and
lovest
me
not:
thou
hast
put
forth
a
riddle
unto
the
children
of
my
people,
and
hast
not
told
it
me.
And
he
said
unto
her,
Behold,
I
have
not
told
it
my
father
nor
my
mother,
and
shall
I
tell
it
thee?
And
she
wept
before
him
the
seven
days,
while
their
feast
lasted:
and
it
came
to
pass
on
the
seventh
day,
that
he
told
her,
because
she
pressed
him
sore:
and
she
told
the
riddle
to
the
children
of
her
people.
And
the
men
of
the
city
said
unto
him
on
the
seventh
day
before
the
sun
went
down,
What
is
sweeter
than
honey?
and
what
is
stronger
than
a
lion?
And
he
said
unto
them,
If
ye
had
not
plowed
with
my
heifer,
ye
had
not
found
out
my
riddle.
And
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
came
mightily
upon
him,
and
he
went
down
to
Ashkelon,
and
smote
thirty
men
of
them,
and
took
their
spoil,
and
gave
the
changes
of
raiment
unto
them
that
declared
the
riddle.
And
his
anger
was
kindled,
and
he
went
up
to
his
father’s
house.
But
Samson’s
wife
was
given
to
his
companion,
whom
he
had
used
as
his
friend.
But
it
came
to
pass
after
a
while,
in
the
time
of
wheat
harvest,
that
Samson
visited
his
wife
with
a
kid;
and
he
said,
I
will
go
in
to
my
wife
into
the
chamber.
But
her
father
would
not
suffer
him
to
go
in.
And
her
father
said,
I
verily
thought
that
thou hadst
utterly
hated
her;
therefore
I
gave
her
to
thy
companion:
is
not
her
younger
sister
fairer
than
she?
take
her,
I
pray
thee,
instead
of
her.
And
Samson
said
unto
them,
This
time
shall
I
be
blameless
in
regard
of
the
Philistines,
when
I
do
them
a
mischief.
And
Samson
went
and
caught
three
hundred
foxes,
and
took
firebrands,
and
turned
tail
to
tail,
and
put
a
firebrand
in
the
midst
between
every
two
tails.
And
when
he
had
set
the
brands
on
fire,
he
let
them
go
into
the
standing
corn
of
the
Philistines,
and
burnt
up
both
the
shocks
and
the
standing
corn,
and
also
the
oliveyards.
Then
the
Philistines
said,
Who
hath
done
this?
And
they
said,
Samson,
the
son
in
law
of
the
Timnite,
because
he
hath
taken
his
wife,
and
given
her
to
his
companion.
And
the
Philistines
came
up,
and
burnt
her
and
her
father
with
fire.
And
Samson
said
unto
them,
If
ye
do
after
this
manner,
surely
I
will
be
avenged
of
you,
and
after
that
I
will
cease.
And
he
smote
them
hip
and
thigh
with
a
great
slaughter:
and
he
went
down
and
dwelt
in
the
cleft
of
the
rock
of
Etam.
Then
the
Philistines
went
up,
and
pitched
in
Judah,
and
spread
themselves
in
Lehi.
And
the
men
of
Judah
said,
Why
are
ye
come
up
against
us?
And
they
said,
To
bind
Samson
are
we
come
up,
to
do
to
him
as
he
hath
done
to
us.
Then
three
thousand
men
of
Judah
went
down
to
the
cleft
of
the
rock
of
Etam,
and
said
to
Samson,
Knowest
thou
not
that
the
Philistines
are
rulers
over
us?
what
then
is
this
that
thou
hast
done
unto
us?
And
he
said
unto
them,
As
they
did
unto
me,
so
have
I
done
unto
them.
And
they
said
unto
him,
We
are
come
down
to
bind
thee,
that
we
may
deliver
thee
into
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
And
Samson
said
unto
them,
Swear
unto
me,
that
ye
will
not
fall
upon
me
yourselves.
And
they
spake
unto
him,
saying,
No;
but
we
will
bind
thee
fast,
and
deliver
thee
into
their
hand:
but
surely
we
will
not
kill
thee.
And
they
bound
him
with
two
new
ropes,
and
brought
him
up
from
the
rock.
When
he
came
unto
Lehi,
the
Philistines
shouted
as
they
met
him:
and
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
came
mightily
upon
him,
and
the
ropes
that
were
upon
his
arms
became
as
flax
that
was
burnt
with
fire,
and
his
bands
dropped
from
off
his
hands.
And
he
found
a
new
jawbone
of
an
ass,
and
put
forth
his
hand,
and
took
it,
and
smote
a
thousand
men
therewith.
And
Samson
said,
With
the
jawbone
of
an
ass,
heaps
upon
heaps,
with
the
jawbone
of
an
ass
have
I
smitten
a
thousand
men.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
had
made
an
end
of
speaking,
that
he
cast
away
the
jawbone
out
of
his
hand;
and
that
place
was
called
Ramath-lehi.
And
he
was
sore
athirst,
and
called
on
the
LORD,
and
said,
Thou
hast
given
this
great
deliverance
by
the
hand
of
thy
servant:
and
now
shall
I
die
for
thirst,
and
fall
into
the
hand
of
the
uncircumcised.
But
God
clave
the
hollow
place
that
is
in
Lehi,
and
there
came
water
thereout;
and
when
he
had
drunk,
his
spirit
came
again,
and
he
revived:
wherefore
the
name
thereof
was
called
En-hakkore,
which
is
in
Lehi,
unto
this
day.
And
he
judged
Israel
in
the
days
of
the
Philistines
twenty
years.
And
Samson
went
to
Gaza,
and
saw
there
an
harlot,
and
went
in
unto
her.
And
it
was
told
the
Gazites,
saying,
Samson
is
come
hither.
And
they
compassed
him
in,
and
laid
wait
for
him
all
night
in
the
gate
of
the
city,
and
were
quiet
all
the
night,
saying,
Let
be
till
morning
light,
then
we
will
kill
him.
And
Samson
lay
till
midnight,
and
arose
at
midnight,
and
laid
hold
of
the
doors
of
the
gate
of
the
city,
and
the
two
posts,
and
plucked
them
up,
bar
and
all,
and
put
them
upon
his
shoulders,
and
carried
them
up
to
the
top
of
the
mountain
that
is
before
Hebron.
And
it
came
to
pass
afterward,
that
he
loved
a
woman
in
the
valley
of
Sorek,
whose
name
was
Delilah.
And
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
came
up
unto
her,
and
said
unto
her,
Entice
him,
and
see
wherein
his
great
strength
lieth,
and
by
what
means
we
may
prevail
against
him,
that
we
may
bind
him
to
afflict
him:
and
we
will
give
thee
every
one
of
us
eleven
hundred
pieces
of
silver.
And
Delilah
said
to
Samson,
Tell
me,
I
pray
thee,
wherein
thy
great
strength
lieth,
and
wherewith
thou mightest
be
bound
to
afflict
thee.
And
Samson
said
unto
her,
If
they
bind
me
with
seven
green withes
that
were
never
dried,
then
shall
I
become
weak,
and
be
as
another
man.
Then
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
brought
up
to
her
seven
green withes
which
had
not
been
dried,
and
she
bound
him
with
them.
Now
she
had liers
in
wait
abiding
in
the
inner
chamber.
And
she
said
unto
him,
The
Philistines
be
upon
thee,
Samson.
And
he
brake
the withes,
as
a
string
of
tow
is
broken
when
it
toucheth
the
fire.
So
his
strength
was
not
known.
And
Delilah
said
unto
Samson,
Behold,
thou
hast
mocked
me,
and
told
me
lies:
now
tell
me,
I
pray
thee,
wherewith
thou mightest
be
bound.
And
he
said
unto
her,
If
they
only
bind
me
with
new
ropes
wherewith
no
work
hath
been
done,
then
shall
I
become
weak,
and
be
as
another
man.
So
Delilah
took
new
ropes,
and
bound
him
therewith,
and
said
unto
him,
The
Philistines
be
upon
thee,
Samson.
And
the liers
in
wait
were
abiding
in
the
inner
chamber.
And
he
brake
them
from
off
his
arms
like
a
thread.
And
Delilah
said
unto
Samson,
Hitherto
thou
hast
mocked
me,
and
told
me
lies:
tell
me
wherewith
thou mightest
be
bound.
And
he
said
unto
her,
If
thou
weavest
the
seven
locks
of
my
head
with
the
web.
And
she
fastened
it
with
the
pin,
and
said
unto
him,
The
Philistines
be
upon
thee,
Samson.
And
he
awaked
out
of
his
sleep,
and
plucked
away
the
pin
of
the
beam,
and
the
web.
And
she
said
unto
him,
How
canst
thou
say,
I
love
thee,
when
thine
heart
is
not
with
me?
thou
hast
mocked
me
these
three
times,
and
hast
not
told
me
wherein
thy
great
strength
lieth.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
she
pressed
him
daily
with
her
words,
and
urged
him,
that
his
soul
was
vexed
unto
death.
And
he
told
her
all
his
heart,
and
said
unto
her,
There
hath
not
come
a
razor
upon
mine
head;
for
I
have
been
a
Nazirite
unto
God
from
my
mother’s
womb:
if
I
be
shaven,
then
my
strength
will
go
from
me,
and
I
shall
become
weak,
and
be
like
any
other
man.
And
when
Delilah
saw
that
he
had
told
her
all
his
heart,
she
sent
and
called
for
the
lords
of
the
Philistines,
saying,
Come
up
this
once,
for
he
hath
told
me
all
his
heart.
Then
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
came
up
unto
her,
and
brought
the
money
in
their
hand.
And
she
made
him
sleep
upon
her
knees;
and
she
called
for
a
man,
and
shaved
off
the
seven
locks
of
his
head;
and
she
began
to
afflict
him,
and
his
strength
went
from
him.
And
she
said,
The
Philistines
be
upon
thee,
Samson.
And
he
awoke
out
of
his
sleep,
and
said,
I
will
go
out
as
at
other
times,
and
shake
myself.
But
he
wist
not
that
the
LORD
was
departed
from
him.
And
the
Philistines
laid
hold
on
him,
and
put
out
his
eyes;
and
they
brought
him
down
to
Gaza,
and
bound
him
with
fetters
of
brass;
and
he
did
grind
in
the
prison
house.
Howbeit
the
hair
of
his
head
began
to
grow
again
after
he
was
shaven.
And
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
gathered
them
together
for
to
offer
a
great
sacrifice
unto
Dagon
their
god,
and
to
rejoice:
for
they
said,
Our
god
hath
delivered
Samson
our
enemy
into
our
hand.
And
when
the
people
saw
him,
they
praised
their
god:
for
they
said,
Our
god
hath
delivered
into
our
hand
our
enemy,
and
the
destroyer
of
our
country,
which
hath
slain
many
of
us.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
their
hearts
were
merry,
that
they
said,
Call
for
Samson,
that
he
may
make
us
sport.
And
they
called
for
Samson
out
of
the
prison
house;
and
he
made
sport
before
them:
and
they
set
him
between
the
pillars.
and
Samson
said
unto
the
lad
that
held
him
by
the
hand,
Suffer
me
that
I
may
feel
the
pillars whereupon
the
house
resteth,
that
I
may
lean
upon
them.
Now
the
house
was
full
of
men
and
women;
and
all
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
were
there;
and
there
were
upon
the
roof
about
three
thousand
men
and
women,
that
beheld
while
Samson
made
sport.
And
Samson
called
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
O
Lord
GOD,
remember
member
me,
I
pray
thee,
and
strengthen
me,
I
pray
thee,
only
this
once,
O
God,
that
I
may
be
at
once
avenged
of
the
Philistines
for
my
two
eyes.
And
Samson
took
hold
of
the
two
middle
pillars
upon
which
the
house
rested,
and
leaned
upon
them,
the
one
with
his
right
hand,
and
the
other
with
his
left.
And
Samson
said,
Let
me
die
with
the
Philistines.
And
he
bowed
himself
with
all
his
might;
and
the
house
fell
upon
the
lords,
and
upon
all
the
people
that
were
therein.
So
the
dead
which
he
slew
at
his
death
were
more
than
they
which
he
slew
in
his
life.
Then
his
brethren
and
all
the
house
of
his
father
came
down,
and
took
him,
and
brought
him
up,
and
buried
him
between
Zorah
and
Eshtaol
in
the
buryingplace
of
Manoah
his
father.
And
he
judged
Israel
twenty
years.
And
there
was
a
man
of
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
whose
name
was
Micah.
And
he
said
unto
his
mother,
The
eleven
hundred
pieces
of
silver
that
were
taken
from
thee,
about
which
thou
didst
utter
a
curse,
and
didst
also
speak
it
in
mine
ears,
behold,
the
silver
is
with
me;
I
took
it.
And
his
mother
said,
Blessed
be
my
son
of
the
LORD.
And
he
restored
the
eleven
hundred
pieces
of
silver
to
his
mother,
and
his
mother
said,
I
verily
dedicate
the
silver
unto
the
LORD
from
my
hand
for
my
son,
to
make
a
graven
image
and
a
molten
image:
now
therefore
I
will
restore
it
unto
thee.
And
when
he
restored
the
money
unto
his
mother,
his
mother
took
two
hundred
pieces
of
silver,
and
gave
them
to
the
founder,
who
made
thereof
a
graven
image
and
a
molten
image:
and
it
was
in
the
house
of
Micah.
And
the
man
Micah
had
an
house
of
gods,
and
he
made
an
ephod,
and
teraphim,
and
consecrated
one
of
his
sons,
who
became
his
priest.
In
those
days
there
was
no
king
in
Israel:
every
man
did
that
which
was
right
in
his
own
eyes.
And
there
was
a
young
man
out
of
Beth-lehem-judah,
of
the
family
of
Judah,
who
was
a
Levite,
and
he
sojourned
there.
And
the
man
departed
out
of
the
city,
out
of
Beth-lehem-judah,
to
sojourn
where
he
could
find
a
place:
and
he
came
to
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim
to
the
house
of
Micah,
as
he
journeyed.
And
Micah
said
unto
him,
Whence
comest
thou?
And
he
said
unto
him,
I
am
a
Levite
of
Beth-lehem-judah,
and
I
go
to
sojourn
where
I
may
find
a
place.
And
Micah
said
unto
him,
Dwell
with
me,
and
be
unto
me
a
father
and
a
priest,
and
I
will
give
thee
ten
pieces
of
silver
by
the
year,
and
a
suit
of
apparel,
and
thy
victuals.
So
the
Levite
went
in.
And
the
Levite
was
content
to
dwell
with
the
man;
and
the
young
man
was
unto
him
as
one
of
his
sons.
And
Micah
consecrated
the
Levite,
and
the
young
man
became
his
priest,
and
was
in
the
house
of
Micah.
Then
said
Micah,
Now
know
I
that
the
LORD
will
do
me
good,
seeing
I
have
a
Levite
to
my
priest.
In
those
days
there
was
no
king
in
Israel:
and
in
those
days
the
tribe
of
the
Danites
sought
them
an
inheritance
to
dwell
in;
for
unto
that
day
their
inheritance
had
not
fallen
unto
them
among
the
tribes
of
Israel.
And
the
children
of
Dan
sent
of
their
family
five
men
from
their
whole
number,
men
of
valour,
from
Zorah,
and
from
Eshtaol,
to
spy
out
the
land,
and
to
search
it;
and
they
said
unto
them,
Go,
search
the
land:
and
they
came
to
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
unto
the
house
of
Micah,
and
lodged
there.
When
they
were
by
the
house
of
Micah,
they
knew
the
voice
of
the
young
man
the
Levite:
and
they
turned
aside
thither,
and
said
unto
him,
Who
brought
thee
hither?
and
what
doest
thou
in
this
place?
and
what
hast
thou
here?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Thus
and
thus
hath
Micah
dealt
with
me,
and
he
hath
hired
me,
and
I
am
become
his
priest.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Ask
counsel,
we
pray
thee,
of
God,
that
we
may
know
whether
our
way
which
we
go
shall
be
prosperous.
And
the
priest
said
unto
them,
Go
in
peace:
before
the
LORD
is
your
way
wherein
ye
go.
Then
the
five
men
departed,
and
came
to
Laish,
and
saw
the
people
that
were
therein,
how
they
dwelt
in
security,
after
the
manner
of
the
Zidonians,
quiet
and
secure;
for
there
was
none
in
the
land, possessing
authority,
that
might
put
them
to
shame
in
any
thing,
and
they
were
far
from
the
Zidonians,
and
had
no
dealings
with
any
man.
And
they
came
unto
their
brethren
to
Zorah
and
Eshtaol:
and
their
brethren
said
unto
them,
What
say
ye?
And
they
said,
Arise,
and
let
us
go
up
against
them:
for
we
have
seen
the
land,
and,
behold,
it
is
very
good:
and
are
ye
still?
be
not slofthful
to
go
and
to
enter
in
to
possess
the
land.
When
ye
go,
ye
shall
come
unto
a
people
secure,
and
the
land
is
large:
for
God
hath
given
it
into
your
hand;
a
place
where
there
is
no
want
of
any
thing
that
is
in
the
earth.
And
there
set
forth
from
thence
of
the
family
of
the
Danites,
out
of
Zorah
and
out
of
Eshtaol,
six
hundred
men
girt
with
weapons
of
war.
And
they
went
up,
and
encamped
in
Kiriath-jearim,
in
Judah:
wherefore
they
called
that
place
Mahaneh-dan
unto
this
day:
behold,
it
is
behind
Kirjath-jearim.
And
they
passed
thence
unto
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
came
unto
the
house
of
Micah.
Then
answered
the
five
men
that
went
to
spy
out
the
country
of
Laish,
and
said
unto
their
brethren,
Do
ye
know
that
there
is
in
these
houses
an
ephod,
and
teraphim,
and
a
graven
image,
and
a
molten
image?
now
therefore
consider
what
ye
have
to
do.
And
they
turned
aside
thither,
and
came
to
the
house
of
the
young
man
the
Levite,
even
unto
the
house
of
Micah,
and
asked
him
of
his
welfare.
And
the
six
hundred
men
girt
with
their
weapons
of
war,
who
were
of
the
children
of
Dan,
stood
by
the
entering
of
the
gate.
And
the
five
men
that
went
to
spy
out
the
land
went
up,
and
came
in
thither,
and
took
the
graven
image,
and
the
ephod,
and
the
teraphim,
and
the
molten
image:
and
the
priest
stood
by
the
entering
of
the
gate
with
the
six
hundred
men
girt
with
weapons
of
war.
And
when
these
went
into
Micah’s
house
and
fetched
the
graven
image,
the
ephod,
and
the
teraphim,
and
the
molten
image,
the
priest
said
unto
them,
What
do
ye?
And
they
said
unto
him,
Hold
thy
peace,
lay
thine
hand
upon
thy
mouth,
and
go
with
us,
and
be
to
us
a
father
and
a
priest:
is
it
better
for
thee
to
be
priest
unto
the
house
of
one
man,
or
to
be
priest
unto
a
tribe
and
a
family
in
Israel?
And
the
priest’s
heart
was
glad,
and
he
took
the
ephod,
and
the
teraphim,
and
the
graven
image,
and
went
in
the
midst
of
the
people.
So
they
turned
and
departed,
and
put
the
little
ones
and
the
cattle
and
the
goods
before
them.
When
they
were
a
good
way
from
the
house
of
Micah,
the
men
that
were
in
the
houses
near
to
Micah’s
house
were
gathered
together,
and
overtook
the
children
of
Dan.
And
they
cried
unto
the
children
of
Dan.
And
they
turned
their
faces,
and
said
unto
Micah,
What aileth
thee,
that
thou
comest
with
such
a
company?
And
he
said,
Ye
have
taken
away
my
gods
which
I
made,
and
the
priest,
and
are
gone
away,
and
what
have
I
more?
and
how
then
say
ye
unto
me,
What aileth
thee?
And
the
children
of
Dan
said
unto
him,
Let
not
thy
voice
be
heard
among
us,
lest
angry
fellows
fall
upon
you,
and
thou
lose
thy
life,
with
the
lives
of
thy
household.
And
the
children
of
Dan
went
their
way:
and
when
Micah
saw
that
they
were
too
strong
for
him,
he
turned
and
went
back
unto
his
house.
And
they
took
that
which
Micah
had
made,
and
the
priest
which
he
had,
and
came
unto
Laish,
unto
a
people
quiet
and
secure,
and
smote
them
with
the
edge
of
the
sword;
and
they
burnt
the
city
with
fire.
And
there
was
no
deliverer,
because
it
was
far
from
Zidon,
and
they
had
no
dealings
with
any
man;
and
it
was
in
the
valley
that
lieth
by
Beth-rehob.
And
they
built
the
city,
and
dwelt
therein.
And
they
called
the
name
of
the
city
Dan,
after
the
name
of
Dan
their
father,
who
was
born
unto
Israel:
howbeit
the
name
of
the
city
was
Laish
at
the
first.
And
the
children
of
Dan
set
up
for
themselves
the
graven
image:
and
Jonathan,
the
son
of
Gershom,
the
son
of
Moses,
he
and
his
sons
were
priests
to
the
tribe
of
the
Danites
until
the
day
of
the
captivity
of
the
land.
So
they
set
them
up
Micah’s
graven
image
which
he
made,
all
the
time
that
the
house
of
God
was
in
Shiloh.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
these
days,
when
there
was
no
king
in
Israel,
that
there
was
a
certain
Levite
sojourning
on
the
farther
side
of
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
who
took
to
him
a
concubine
out
of
Beth-lehem-judah.
And
his
concubine
played
the
harlot
against
him,
and
went
away
from
him
unto
her
father’s
house
to
Beth-lehem-judah,
and
was
there
the
space
of
four
months.
And
her
husband
arose,
and
went
after
her,
to
speak
kindly
unto
her,
to
bring
her
again,
having
his
servant
with
him,
and
a
couple
of
asses:
and
she
brought
him
into
her
father’s
house:
and
when
the
father
of
the
damsel
saw
him,
he
rejoiced
to
meet
him.
And
his
father
in
law,
the
damsel’s
father,
retained
him;
and
he
abode
with
him
three
days:
so
they
did
eat
and
drink,
and
lodged
there.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
fourth
day,
that
they
arose
early
in
the
morning,
and
he
rose
up
to
depart:
and
the
damsel’s
father
said
unto
his
son
in
law,
Comfort
thine
heart
with
a
morsel
of
bread,
and
afterward
ye
shall
go
your
way.
So
they
sat
down,
and
did
eat
and
drink,
both
of
them
together:
and
the
damsel’s
father
said
unto
the
man,
Be
content,
I
pray
thee,
and
tarry
all
night,
and
let
thine
heart
be
merry.
And
the
man
rose
up
to
depart;
but
his
father
in
law
urged
him,
and
he
lodged
there
again.
And
he
arose
early
in
the
morning
on
the
fifth
day
to
depart;
and
the
damsel’s
father
said,
Comfort
thine
heart,
I
pray
thee,
and
tarry
ye
until
the
day
declineth;
and
they
did
eat,
both
of
them.
And
when
the
man
rose
up
to
depart,
he,
and
his
concubine,
and
his
servant,
his
father
in
law,
the
damsel’s
father,
said
unto
him,
Behold,
now
the
day
draweth
toward
evening,
I
pray
you
tarry
all
night:
behold,
the
day
groweth
to
an
end,
lodge
here,
that
thine
heart
may
be
merry;
and
tomorrow
get
you
early
on
your
way,
that
thou
mayest
go
home.
But
the
man
would
not
tarry
that
night,
but
he
rose
up
and
departed,
and
came
over
against
Jebus (the
same
is
Jerusalem):
and
there
were
with
him
a
couple
of
asses
saddled;
his
concubine
also
was
with
him.
When
they
were
by
Jebus,
the
day
was
far
spent;
and
the
servant
said
unto
his
master,
Come,
I
pray
thee,
and
let
us
turn
aside
into
this
city
of
the
Jebusites,
and
lodge
in
it.
And
his
master
said
unto
him,
We
will
not
turn
aside
into
the
city
of
a
stranger,
that
is
not
of
the
children
of
Israel;
but
we
will
pass
over
to
Gibeah.
And
he
said
unto
his
servant,
Come
and
let
us
draw
near
to
one
of
these
places;
and
we
will
lodge
in
Gibeah,
or
in
Ramah.
So
they
passed
on
and
went
their
way;
and
the
sun
went
down
upon
them
near
to
Gibeah,
which belongeth
to
Benjamin.
And
they
turned
aside
thither,
to
go
in
to
lodge
in
Gibeah:
and
he
went
in,
and
sat
him
down
in
the
street
of
the
city:
for
there
was
no
man
that
took
them
into
his
house
to
lodge.
And,
behold,
there
came
an
old
man
from
his
work
out
of
the
field
at
even;
now
the
man
was
of
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
he
sojourned
in
Gibeah:
but
the
men
of
the
place
were
Benjamites.
And
he
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
saw
the
wayfaring
man
in
the
street
of
the
city;
and
the
old
man
said,
Whither
goest
thou?
and
whence
comest
thou?
And
he
said
unto
him,
We
are
passing
from
Beth-lehem-judah
unto
the
farther
side
of
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim;
from
thence
am
I,
and
I
went
to
Beth-lehem-judah:
and
I
am
now
going
to
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
there
is
no
man
that
taketh
me
into
his
house.
Yet
there
is
both
straw
and
provender
for
our
asses;
and
there
is
bread
and
wine
also
for
me,
and
for
thy
handmaid,
and
for
the
young
man
which
is
with
thy
servants:
there
is
no
want
of
any
thing.
And
the
old
man
said,
Peace
be
unto
thee;
howsoever
let
all
thy
wants
lie
upon
me;
only
lodge
not
in
the
street.
So
he
brought
him
into
his
house,
and
gave
the
asses
fodder:
and
they
washed
their
feet,
and
did
eat
and
drink.
As
they
were
making
their
hearts
merry,
behold,
the
men
of
the
city,
certain
sons
of
Belial,
beset
the
house
round
about,
beating
at
the
door;
and
they
spake
to
the
master
of
the
house,
the
old
man,
saying,
Bring
forth
the
man
that
came
into
thine
house,
that
we
may
know
him.
And
the
man,
the
master
of
the
house,
went
out
unto
them,
and
said
unto
them,
Nay,
my
brethren,
I
pray
you,
do
not
so
wickedly;
seeing
that
this
man
is
come
into
mine
house,
do
not
this
folly.
Behold,
here
is
my
daughter
a
maiden,
and
his
concubine;
them
I
will
bring
out
now,
and
humble
ye
them,
and
do
with
them
what
seemeth
good
unto
you:
but
unto
this
man
do
not
any
such
folly.
But
the
men
would
not
hearken
to
him:
so
the
man
laid
hold
on
his
concubine,
and
brought
her
forth
unto
them;
and
they
knew
her,
and
abused
her
all
the
night
until
the
morning:
and
when
the
day
began
to
spring,
they
let
her
go.
Then
came
the
woman
in
the
dawning
of
the
day
and
fell
down
at
the
door
of
the
man’s
house
where
her
lord
was,
till
it
was
light.
And
her
lord
rose
up
in
the
morning,
and
opened
the
doors
of
the
house,
and
went
out
to
go
his
way:
and,
behold,
the
woman
his
concubine
was
fallen
down
at
the
door
of
the
house,
with
her
hands
upon
the
threshold.
And
he
said
unto
her,
Up,
and
let
us
be
going;
but
none
answered:
then
he
took
her
up
upon
the
ass;
and
the
man
rose
up,
and
gat
him
unto
his
place.
And
when
he
was
come
into
his
house,
he
took
a
knife,
and
laid
hold
on
his
concubine,
and
divided
her,
limb
by
limb,
into
twelve
pieces,
and
sent
her
throughout
all
the
borders
of
Israel.
And
it
was
so,
that
all
that
saw
it
said,
There
was
no
such
deed
done
nor
seen
from
the
day
that
the
children
of
Israel
came
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
unto
this
day:
consider
of
it,
take
counsel,
and
speak.
Then
all
the
children
of
Israel
went
out,
and
the
congregation
was
assembled
as
one
man,
from
Dan
even
to
Beer-sheba,
with
the
land
of
Gilead,
unto
the
LORD
at
Mizpah.
And
the
chiefs
of
all
the
people,
even
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
presented
themselves
in
the
assembly
of
the
people
of
God,
four
hundred
thousand
footmen
that
drew
sword.
(Now
the
children
of
Benjamin
heard
that
the
children
of
Israel
were
gone
up
to
Mizpah.)
And
the
children
of
Israel
said,
Tell
us,
how
was
this
wickedness
brought
to
pass?
And
the
Levite,
the
husband
of
the
woman
that
was
murdered,
answered
and
said,
I
came
into
Gibeah
that belongeth
to
Benjamin,
I
and
my
concubine,
to
lodge.
And
the
men
of
Gibeah
rose
against
me,
and
beset
the
house
round
about
upon
me
by
night;
me
they
thought
to
have
slain,
and
my
concubine
they
forced,
and
she
is
dead.
And
I
took
my
concubine,
and
cut
her
in
pieces,
and
sent
her
throughout
all
the
country
of
the
inheritance
of
Israel:
for
they
have
committed
lewdness
and
folly
in
Israel.
Behold,
ye
children
of
Israel,
all
of
you,
give
here
your
advice
and
counsel.
And
all
the
people
arose
as
one
man,
saying,
We
will
not
any
of
us
go
to
his
tent,
neither
will
we
any
of
us
turn
unto
his
house.
But
now
this
is
the
thing
which
we
will
do
to
Gibeah;
we
will
go
up
against
it
by
lot;
and
we
will
take
ten
men
of
an
hundred
throughout
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
and
an
hundred
of
a
thousand,
and
a
thousand
out
of
ten
thousand,
to
fetch
victual
for
the
people,
that
they
may
do,
when
they
come
to
Gibeah
of
Benjamin,
according
to
all
the
folly
that
they
have
wrought
in
Israel.
So
all
the
men
of
Israel
were
gathered
against
the
city,
knit
together
as
one
man.
And
the
tribes
of
Israel
sent
men
through
all
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
saying,
What
wickedness
is
this
that
is
come
to
pass
among
you?
Now
therefore
deliver
up
the
men,
the
sons
of
Belial,
which
are
in
Gibeah,
that
we
may
put
them
to
death,
and
put
away
evil
from
Israel.
But
Benjamin
would
not
hearken
to
the
voice
of
their
brethren
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
children
of
Benjamin
gathered
themselves
together
out
of
the
cities
unto
Gibeah,
to
go
out
to
battle
against
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
children
of
Benjamin
were
numbered
on
that
day
out
of
the
cities
twenty
and
six
thousand
men
that
drew
sword,
besides
the
inhabitants
of
Gibeah,
which
were
numbered
seven
hundred
chosen
men.
Among
all
this
people
there
were
seven
hundred
chosen
men
lefthanded;
every
one
could
sling
stones
at
an hair-breadth,
and
not
miss.
And
the
men
of
Israel,
beside
Benjamin,
were
numbered
four
hundred
thousand
men
that
drew
sword:
all
these
were
men
of
war.
And
the
children
of
Israel
arose,
and
went
up
to
Beth-el,
and
asked
counsel
of
God;
and
they
said,
Who
shall
go
up
for
us
first
to
battle
against
the
children
of
Benjamin?
And
the
LORD
said,
Judah
shall
go
up
first.
And
the
children
of
Israel
rose
up
in
the
morning,
and
encamped
against
Gibeah.
And
the
men
of
Israel
went
out
to
battle
against
Benjamin;
and
the
men
of
Israel
set
the
battle
in
array
against
them
at
Gibeah.
And
the
children
of
Benjamin
came
forth
out
of
Gibeah,
and
destroyed
down
to
the
ground
of
the
Israelites
on
that
day
twenty
and
two
thousand
men.
And
the
people,
the
men
of
Israel,
encouraged
themselves,
and
set
the
battle
again
in
array
in
the
place
where
they
set
themselves
in
array
the
first
day.
(And
the
children
of
Israel
went
up
and
wept
before
the
LORD
until
even;
and
they
asked
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Shall
I
again
draw
nigh
to
battle
against
the
children
of
Benjamin
my
brother?
And
the
LORD
said,
Go
up
against
him.)
And
the
children
of
Israel
came
near
against
the
children
of
Benjamin
the
second
day.
And
Benjamin
went
forth
against
them
out
of
Gibeah
the
second
day,
and
destroyed
down
to
the
ground
of
the
children
of
Israel
again
eighteen
thousand
men;
all
these
drew
the
sword.
Then
all
the
children
of
Israel,
and
all
the
people,
went
up,
and
came
unto
Beth-el,
and
wept,
and
sat
there
before
the
LORD,
and
fasted
that
day
until
even;
and
they
offered
burnt
offerings
and
peace
offerings
before
the
LORD.
And
the
children
of
Israel
asked
of
the
LORD, (for
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
God
was
there
in
those
days,
and
Phinehas,
the
son
of
Eleazar,
the
son
of
Aaron,
stood
before
it
in
those
days,)
saying,
Shall
I
yet
again
go
out
to
battle
against
the
children
of
Benjamin
my
brother,
or
shall
I
cease?
And
the
LORD
said,
Go
up;
for
tomorrow
I
will
deliver
him
into
thine
hand.
And
Israel
set liers
in
wait
against
Gibeah
round
about.
And
the
children
of
Israel
went
up
against
the
children
of
Benjamin
on
the
third
day,
and
set
themselves
in
array
against
Gibeah,
as
at
other
times.
And
the
children
of
Benjamin
went
out
against
the
people,
and
were
drawn
away
from
the
city;
and
they
began
to
smite
and
kill
of
the
people,
as
at
other
times,
in
the
highways,
of
which
one
goeth
up
to
Beth-el,
and
the
other
to
Gibeah,
in
the
field,
about
thirty
men
of
Israel.
And
the
children
of
Benjamin
said,
They
are
smitten
down
before
us,
as
at
the
first.
But
the
children
of
Israel
said,
Let
us
rise,
and
draw
them
away
from
the
city
unto
the
highways.
And
all
the
men
of
Israel
rose
up
out
of
their
place,
and
set
themselves
in
array
at
Baal-tamar:
and
the liers
in
wait
of
Israel
brake
forth
out
of
their
place,
even
out
of
Maareh-geba.
And
there
came
over
against
Gibeah
ten
thousand
chosen
men
out
of
all
Israel,
and
the
battle
was
sore:
but
they
knew
not
that
evil
was
close
upon
them.
And
the
LORD
smote
Benjamin
before
Israel:
and
the
children
of
Israel
destroyed
of
Benjamin
that
day
twenty
and
five
thousand
and
an
hundred
men:
all
these
drew
the
sword.
So
the
children
of
Benjamin
saw
that
they
were
smitten:
for
the
men
of
Israel
gave
place
to
Benjamin,
because
they
trusted
unto
the liers
in
wait
which
they
had
set
against
Gibeah.
And
the liers
in
wait
hasted,
and
rushed
upon
Gibeah;
and
the liers
in
wait
drew
themselves
along,
and
smote
all
the
city
with
the
edge
of
the
sword.
Now
the
appointed
sign
between
the
men
of
Israel
and
the liers
in
wait
was,
that
they
should
make
a
great
cloud
of
smoke
rise
up
out
of
the
city.
And
the
men
of
Israel
turned
in
the
battle,
and
Benjamin
began
to
smite
and
kill
of
the
men
of
Israel
about
thirty
persons:
for
they
said,
Surely
they
are
smitten
down
before
us,
as
in
the
first
battle.:
But
when
the
cloud
began
to
arise
up
out
of
the
city
in
a
pillar
of
smoke,
the
Benjamites
looked
behind
them,
and,
behold,
the
whole
of
the
city
went
up
in
smoke
to
heaven.
And
the
men
of
Israel
turned,
and
the
men
of
Benjamin
were
amazed:
for
they
saw
that
evil
was
come
upon
them.
Therefore
they
turned
their
backs
before
the
men
of
Israel
unto
the
way
of
the
wilderness;
but
the
battle
followed
hard
after
them;
and
they
which
came
out
of
the
cities
destroyed
them
in
the
midst
thereof.
They
enclosed
the
Benjamites
round
about,
and
chased
them,
and
trode
them
down
at
their
resting
place,
as
far
as
over
against
Gibeah
toward
the
sunrising.
And
there
fell
of
Benjamin
eighteen
thousand
men;
all
these
were
men
of
valour.
And
they
turned
and
fled
toward
the
wilderness
unto
the
rock
of
Rimmon:
and
they
gleaned
of
them
in
the
highways
five
thousand
men;
and
followed
hard
after
them
unto
Gidom,
and
smote
of
them
two
thousand
men.
So
that
all
which
fell
that
day
of
Benjamin
were
twenty
and
five
thousand
men
that
drew
the
sword;
all
these
were
men
of
valour.
But
six
hundred
men
turned
and
fled
toward
the
wilderness
unto
the
rock
of
Rimmon,
and
abode
in
the
rock
of
Rimmon
four
months.
And
the
men
of
Israel
turned
again
upon
the
children
of
Benjamin,
and
smote
them
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
both
the
entire
city,
and
the
cattle
and
all
that
they
found:
moreover
all
the
cities
which
they
found
they
set
on
fire.
Now
the
men
of
Israel
had
sworn
in
Mizpah,
saying,
There
shall
not
any
of
us
give
his
daughter
unto
Benjamin
to
wife.
And
the
people
came
to
Beth-el,
and
sat
there
till
even
before
God,
and
lifted
up
their
voices,
and
wept
sore.
And
they
said,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
why
is
this
come
to
pass
in
Israel,
that
there
should
be
today
one
tribe
lacking
in
Israel?
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
the
people
rose
early,
and
built
there
an
altar,
and
offered
burnt
offerings
and
peace
offerings.
And
the
children
of
Israel
said,
Who
is
there
among
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
that
came
not
up
in
the
assembly
unto
the
LORD?
For
they
had
made
a
great
oath
concerning
him
that
came
not
up
unto
the
LORD
to
Mizpah,
saying,
He
shall
surely
be
put
to
death.
And
the
children
of
Israel
repented
them
for
Benjamin
their
brother,
and
said,
There
is
one
tribe
cut
off
from
Israel
this
day.
How
shall
we
do
for
wives
for
them
that
remain,
seeing
we
have
sworn
by
the
LORD
that
we
will
not
give
them
of
our
daughters
to
wives?
And
they
said,
What
one
is
there
of
the
tribes
of
Israel
that
came
not
up
unto
the
LORD
to
Mizpah?
And,
behold,
there
came
none
to
the
camp
from
Jabesh-gilead
to
the
assembly.
For
when
the
people
were
numbered,
behold,
there
were
none
of
the
inhabitants
of
Jabesh-gilead
there.
And
the
congregation
sent
thither
twelve
thousand
men
of
the
valiantest,
and
commanded
them,
saying,
Go
and
smite
the
inhabitants
of
Jabesh-gilead
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
with
the
women
and
the
little
ones.
And
this
is
the
thing
that
ye
shall
do;
ye
shall
utterly
destroy
every
male,
and
every
woman
that
hath
lain
by
man.
And
they
found
among
the
inhabitants
of
Jabesh-gilead
four
hundred
young
virgins,
that
had
not
known
man
by
lying
with
him:
and
they
brought
them
unto
the
camp
to
Shiloh,
which
is
in
the
land
of
Canaan.
And
the
whole
congregation
sent
and
spake
to
the
children
of
Benjamin
that
were
in
the
rock
of
Rimmon,
and
proclaimed
peace
unto
them.
And
Benjamin
returned
at
that
time;
and
they
gave
them
the
women
which
they
had
saved
alive
of
the
women
of
Jabesh-gilead:
and
yet
so
they
sufficed
them
not.
And
the
people
repented
them
for
Benjamin,
because
that
the
LORD
had
made
a
breach
in
the
tribes
of
Israel.
Then
the
elders
of
the
congregation
said,
How
shall
we
do
for
wives
for
them
that
remain,
seeing
the
women
are
destroyed
out
of
Benjamin?
And
they
said,
There
must
be
an
inheritance
for
them
that
are
escaped
of
Benjamin,
that
a
tribe
be
not
blotted
out
from
Israel.
Howbeit
we
may
not
give
them
wives
of
our
daughters:
for
the
children
of
Israel
had
sworn,
saying,
Cursed
be
he
that
giveth
a
wife
to
Benjamin.
And
they
said,
Behold,
there
is
a
feast
of
the
LORD
from
year
to
year
in
Shiloh,
which
is
on
the
north
of
Beth-el,
on
the
east
side
of
the
highway
that
goeth
up
from
Beth-el
to
Shechem,
and
on
the
south
of
Lebonah.
And
they
commanded
the
children
of
Benjamin,
saying,
Go
and
lie
in
wait
in
the
vineyards;
and
see,
and,
behold,
if
the
daughters
of
Shiloh
come
out
to
dance
in
the
dances,
then
come
ye
out
of
the
vineyards,
and
catch
you
every
man
his
wife
of
the
daughters
of
Shiloh,
and
go
to
the
land
of
Benjamin.
And
it
shall
be,
when
their
fathers
or
their
brethren
come
to
complain
unto
us,
that
we
will
say
unto
them,
Grant
them
graciously
unto
us:
because
we
took
not
for
each
man
of
them
his
wife
in
battle:
neither
did
ye
give
them
unto
them;
else
would
ye
now
be
guilty.
And
the
children
of
Benjamin
did
so,
and
took
them
wives,
according
to
their
number,
of
them
that
danced,
whom
they
carried
off:
and
they
went
and
returned
unto
their
inheritance,
and
built
the
cities,
and
dwelt
in
them.
And
the
children
of
Israel
departed
thence
at
that
time,
every
man
to
his
tribe
and
to
his
family,
and
they
went
out
from
thence
every
man
to
his
inheritance.
In
those
days
there
was
no
king
in
Israel:
every
man
did
that
which
was
right
in
his
own
eyes.
Ruth
THE BOOK OF RUTH.
RUTH
Rut
THE BOOK OF
RUTH.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
days
when
the
judges
judged,
that
there
was
a
famine
in
the
land.
And
a
certain
man
of
Beth-lehem-judah
went
to
sojourn
in
the
country
of
Moab,
he,
and
his
wife,
and
his
two
sons.
And
the
name
of
the
man
was
Elimelech,
and
the
name
of
his
wife
Naomi,
and
the
name
of
his
two
sons
Mahlon
and
Chilion,
Ephrathites
of
Beth-lehem-judah.
And
they
came
into
the
country
of
Moab,
and
continued
there.
And
Elimelech
Naomi’s
husband
died;
and
she
was
left,
and
her
two
sons.
And
they
took
them
wives
of
the
women
of
Moab;
the
name
of
the
one
was
Orpah,
and
the
name
of
the
other
Ruth:
and
they
dwelled
there
about
ten
years.
And
Mahlon
and
Chilion
died
both
of
them;
and
the
woman
was
left
of
her
two
children
and
of
her
husband.
Then
she
arose
with
her
daughters
in
law,
that
she
might
return
from
the
country
of
Moab:
for
she
had
heard
in
the
country
of
Moab
how
that
the
LORD
had
visited
his
people
in
giving
them
bread.
And
she
went
forth
out
of
the
place
where
she
was,
and
her
two
daughters
in
law
with
her;
and
they
went
on
the
way
to
return
unto
the
land
of
Judah.
And
Naomi
said
unto
her
two
daughters
in
law,
Go,
return
each
of
you
to
her
mother’s
house:
the
LORD
deal
kindly
with
you
as
ye
have
dealt
with
the
dead,
and
with
me.
The
LORD
grant
you
that
ye
may
find
rest,
each
of
you
in
the
house
of
her
husband.
Then
she
kissed
them;
and
they
lifted
up
their
voice,
and
wept.
And
they
said
unto
her,
Nay,
but
we
will
return
with
thee
unto
thy
people.
And
Naomi
said,
Turn
again,
my
daughters:
why
will
ye
go
with
me?
have
I
yet
sons
in
my
womb,
that
they
may
be
your
husbands?
Turn
again,
my
daughters,
go
your
way;
for
I
am
too
old
to
have
an
husband.
If
I
should
say,
I
have
hope,
if
I
should
even
have
an
husband to-night,
and
should
also
bear
sons;
would
ye
therefore
tarry
till
they
were
grown?
would
ye
therefore
stay
from
having
husbands?
nay,
my
daughters;
for
it
grieveth
me
much
for
your
sakes,
for
the
hand
of
the
LORD
is
gone
forth
against
me.
And
they
lifted
up
their
voice,
and
wept
again:
and
Orpah
kissed
her
mother
in
law;
but
Ruth
clave
unto
her.
And
she
said,
Behold,
thy
sister
in
law
is
gone
back
unto
her
people,
and
unto
her
god:
return
thou
after
thy
sister
in
law.
And
Ruth
said,
Entreat
me
not
to
leave
thee,
and
to
return
from
following
after
thee:
for
whither
thou
goest,
I
will
go;
and
where
thou
lodgest,
I
will
lodge:
thy
people
shall
be
my
people,
and
thy
God
my
God:
where
thou
diest,
will
I
die,
and
there
will
I
be
buried:
the
LORD
do
so
to
me,
and
more
also,
if aught
but
death
part
thee
and
me.
And
when
she
saw
that
she
was
stedfastly
minded
to
go
with
her,
she
left
speaking
unto
her.
So
they
two
went
until
they
came
to
Beth-lehem.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
were
come
to
Beth-lehem,
that
all
the
city
was
moved
about
them,
and
the
women
said,
Is
this
Naomi?
And
she
said
unto
them,
Call
me
not
Naomi,
call
me
Mara:
for
the
Almighty
hath
dealt
very
bitterly
with
me.
I
went
out
full,
and
the
LORD
hath
brought
me
home
again
empty:
why
call
ye
me
Naomi,
seeing
the
LORD
hath
testified
against
me,
and
the
Almighty
hath
afflicted
me?
So
Naomi
returned,
and
Ruth
the
Moabitess,
her
daughter
in
law,
with
her,
which
returned
out
of
the
country
of
Moab:
and
they
came
to
Beth-lehem
in
the
beginning
of
barley
harvest.
And
Naomi
had
a
kinsman
of
her
husband’s,
a
mighty
man
of
wealth,
of
the
family
of
Elimelech;
and
his
name
was
Boaz.
And
Ruth
the
Moabitess
said
unto
Naomi,
Let
me
now
go
to
the
field,
and
glean
among
the
ears
of
corn
after
him
in
whose
sight
I
shall
find
grace.
And
she
said
unto
her,
Go,
my
daughter.
And
she
went,
and
came
and
gleaned
in
the
field
after
the
reapers:
and
her
hap
was
to
light
on
the
portion
of
the
field belonging
unto
Boaz,
who
was
of
the
family
of
Elimelech.
And,
behold,
Boaz
came
from
Beth-lehem,
and
said
unto
the
reapers,
The
LORD
be
with
you.
And
they
answered
him,
The
LORD
bless
thee.
Then
said
Boaz
unto
his
servant
that
was
set
over
the
reapers,
Whose
damsel
is
this? r
And
the
servant
that
was
set
over
the
reapers
answered
and
said,
It
is
the
Moabitish
damsel
that
came
back
with
Naomi
out
of
the
country
of
Moab:
And
she
said,
Let
me
glean,
I
pray
you,
and
gather
after
the
reapers
among
the
sheaves:
so
she
came,
and
hath
continued
even
from
the
morning
until
now,
save
that
she
tarried
a
little
in
the
house.
Then
said
Boaz
unto
Ruth,
Hearest
thou
not,
my
daughter?
Go
not
to
glean
in
another
field,
neither
pass
from
hence,
but
abide
here
fast
by
my
maidens.
Let
thine
eyes
be
on
the
field
that
they
do
reap,
and
go
thou
after
them:
have
I
not
charged
the
young
men
that
they
shall
not
touch
thee?
and
when
thou
art
athirst,
go
unto
the
vessels,
and
drink
of
that
which
the
young
men
have
drawn.
Then
she
fell
on
her
face,
and
bowed
herself
to
the
ground,
and
said
unto
him,
Why
have
I
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
that
thou shouldest
take
knowledge
of
me,
seeing
I
am
a
stranger?
And
Boaz
answered
and
said
unto
her,
It
hath
fully
been
shewed
me,
all
that
thou
hast
done
unto
thy
mother
in
law
since
the
death
of
thine
husband:
and
how
thou
hast
left
thy
father
and
thy
mother,
and
the
land
of
thy
nativity,
and
art
come
unto
a
people
which
thou
knewest
not
heretofore.
The
LORD
recompense
thy
work,
and
a
full
reward
be
given
thee
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
under
whose
wings
thou
art
come
to
take
refuge.
Then
she
said,
Let
me
find
grace
in
thy
sight,
my
lord;
for
that
thou
hast
comforted
me,
and
for
that
thou
hast
spoken
kindly
unto
thine
handmaid,
though
I
be
not
as
one
of
thine
handmaidens.
And
at meal-time
Boaz
said
unto
her,
Come
hither,
and
eat
of
the
bread,
and
dip
thy
morsel
in
the
vinegar.
And
she
sat
beside
the
reapers:
and
they
reached
her
parched
corn,
and
she
did
eat,
and
was
sufficed,
and
left
thereof.
And
when
she
was
risen
up
to
glean,
Boaz
commanded
his
young
men,
saying,
Let
her
glean
even
among
the
sheaves,
and
reproach
her
not.
And
also
pull
out
some
for
her
from
the
bundles,
and
leave
it,
and
let
her
glean,
and
rebuke
her
not.
So
she
gleaned
in
the
field
until
even;
and
she
beat
out
that
she
had
gleaned,
and
it
was
about
an
ephah
of
barley.
And
she
took
it
up,
and
went
into
the
city:
and
her
mother
in
law
saw
what
she
had
gleaned:
and
she
brought
forth
and
gave
to
her
that
she
had
left
after
she
was
sufficed.
And
her
mother
in
law
said
unto
her,
Where
hast
thou
gleaned
today?
and
where
wroughtest
thou?
blessed
be
he
that
did
take
knowledge
of
thee.
And
she
shewed
her
mother
in
law
with
whom
she
had
wrought,
and
said,
The
man’s
name
with
whom
I
wrought
today
is
Boaz.
And
Naomi
said
unto
her
daughter
in
law,
Blessed
be
he
of
the
LORD,
who
hath
not
left
off
his
kindness
to
the
living
and
to
the
dead.
And
Naomi
said
unto
her,
The
man
is
nigh
of
kin
unto
us,
one
of
our
near
kinsmen.
And
Ruth
the
Moabitess
said,
Yea,
he
said
unto
me,
Thou shalt
keep
fast
by
my
young
men,
until
they
have
ended
all
my
harvest.
And
Naomi
said
unto
Ruth
her
daughter
in
law,
It
is
good,
my
daughter,
that
thou
go
out
with
his
maidens,
and
that
they
meet
thee
not
in
any
other
field.
So
she
kept
fast
by
the
maidens
of
Boaz
to
glean
unto
the
end
of
barley
harvest
and
of
wheat
harvest;
and
she
dwelt
with
her
mother
in
law.
And
Naomi
her
mother
in
law
said
unto
her,
My
daughter,
shall
I
not
seek
rest
for
thee,
that
it
may
be
well
with
thee?
And
now
is
there
not
Boaz
our
kinsman,
with
whose
maidens
thou wast?
Behold,
he
winnoweth
barley to-night
in
the threshing-floor.
Wash
thyself
therefore,
and
anoint
thee,
and
put
on
thy
raiment
upon
thee,
and
get
thee
down
to
the threshing-floor:
but
make
not
thyself
known
to
the
man,
until
he
shall
have
done
eating
and
drinking.
And
it
shall
be,
when
he
lieth
down,
that
thou shalt
mark
the
place
where
he
shall
lie,
and
thou shalt
go
in,
and
uncover
his
feet,
and
lay
thee
down;
and
he
will
tell
thee
what
thou shalt
do.
And
she
said
unto
her,
All
that
thou
sayest
I
will
do.
And
she
went
down
unto
the threshing-floor,
and
did
according
to
all
that
her
mother
in
law
bade
her.
And
when
Boaz
had
eaten
and
drunk,
and
his
heart
was
merry,
he
went
to
lie
down
at
the
end
of
the
heap
of
corn:
and
she
came
softly,
and
uncovered
his
feet,
and
laid
her
down.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
midnight,
that
the
man
was
afraid,
and
turned
himself:
and,
behold,
a
woman
lay
at
his
feet.
And
he
said,
Who
art
thou?
And
she
answered,
I
am
Ruth
thine
handmaid:
spread
therefore
thy
skirt
over
thine
handmaid;
for
thou
art
a
near
kinsman.
And
he
said,
Blessed
be
thou
of
the
LORD,
my
daughter:
thou
hast
shewed
more
kindness
in
the
latter
end
than
at
the
beginning,
inasmuch
as
thou
followedst
not
young
men,
whether
poor
or
rich.
And
now,
my
daughter,
fear
not;
I
will
do
to
thee
all
that
thou
sayest:
for
all
the
city
of
my
people
doth
know
that
thou
art
a
virtuous
woman.
And
now
it
is
true
that
I
am
a
near
kinsman:
howbeit
there
is
a
kinsman
nearer
than
I.
Tarry
this
night,
and
it
shall
be
in
the
morning,
that
if
he
will
perform
unto
thee
the
part
of
a
kinsman,
well;
let
him
do
the kinsman’s
part:
but
if
he
will
not
do
the
part
of
a
kinsman
to
thee,
then
will
I
do
the
part
of
a
kinsman
to
thee,
as
the
LORD
liveth:
lie
down
until
the
morning.
And
she
lay
at
his
feet
until
the
morning:
and
she
rose
up
before
one
could
discern
another.
For
he
said,
Let
it
not
be
known
that
the
woman
came
to
the threshing-floor.
And
he
said,
Bring
the
mantle
that
is
upon
thee,
and
hold
it;
and
she
held
it:
and
he
measured
six
measures
of
barley,
and
laid
it
on
her:
and
he
went
into
the
city.
And
when
she
came
to
her
mother
in
law,
she
said,
Who
art
thou,
my
daughter?
And
she
told
her
all
that
the
man
had
done
to
her.
And
she
said,
These
six
measures
of
barley
gave
he
me;
for
he
said,
Go
not
empty
unto
thy
mother
in
law.
Then
said
she,
Sit
still,
my
daughter,
until
thou
know
how
the
matter
will
fall:
for
the
man
will
not
rest,
until
he
have
finished
the
thing
this
day.
Now
Boaz
went
up
to
the
gate,
and
sat
him
down
there:
and,
behold,
the
near
kinsman
of
whom
Boaz
spake
came
by;
unto
whom
he
said,
Ho,
such
a
one!
turn
aside,
sit
down
here.
And
he
turned
aside,
and
sat
down.
And
he
took
ten
men
of
the
elders
of
the
city,
and
said,
Sit
ye
down
here.
And
they
sat
down.
And
he
said
unto
the
near
kinsman,
Naomi,
that
is
come
again
out
of
the
country
of
Moab,
selleth
the
parcel
of
land,
which
was
our
brother
Elimelech’s:
And
I
thought
to
disclose
it
unto
thee,
saying,
Buy
it
before
them
that
sit
here,
and
before
the
elders
of
my
people.
If
thou
wilt
redeem
it,
redeem
it:
but
if
thou
wilt
not
redeem
it,
then
tell
me,
that
I
may
know:
for
there
is
none
to
redeem
it
beside
thee;
and
I
am
after
thee.
And
he
said,
I
will
redeem
it.
Then
said
Boaz,
What
day
thou
buyest
the
field
of
the
hand
of
Naomi,
thou
must
buy
it
also
of
Ruth
the
Moabitess,
the
wife
of
the
dead,
to
raise
up
the
name
of
the
dead
upon
his
inheritance.
And
the
near
kinsman
said,
I
cannot
redeem
it
for
myself,
lest
I
mar
mine
own
inheritance:
take
thou
my
right
of
redemption
on
thee;
for
I
cannot
redeem
it.
Now
this
was
the
custom
in
former
time
in
Israel
concerning
redeeming
and
concerning exchanging,
for
to
confirm
all
things;
a
man
drew
off
his
shoe,
and
gave
it
to
his
neighbour:
and
this
was
the
manner
of
attestation
in
Israel.
So
the
near
kinsman
said
unto
Boaz,
Buy
it
for
thyself.
And
he
drew
off
his
shoe.
And
Boaz
said
unto
the
elders,
and
unto
all
the
people,
Ye
are
witnesses
this
day,
that
I
have
bought
all
that
was
Elimelech’s,
and
all
that
was
Chilion’s
and
Mahlon’s,
of
the
hand
of
Naomi.
Moreover
Ruth
the
Moabitess,
the
wife
of
Mahlon,
have
I
purchased
to
be
my
wife,
to
raise
up
the
name
of
the
dead
upon
his
inheritance,
that
the
name
of
the
dead
be
not
cut
off
from
among
his
brethren,
and
from
the
gate
of
his
place:
ye
are
witnesses
this
day.
And
all
the
people
that
were
in
the
gate,
and
the
elders,
said,
We
are
witnesses.
The
LORD
make
the
woman
that
is
come
into
thine
house
like
Rachel
and
like
Leah,
which
two
did
build
the
house
of
Israel:
and
do
thou
worthily
in
Ephrathah,
and
be
famous
in
Beth-lehem:
and
let
thy
house
be
like
the
house
of
Perez,
whom
Tamar
bare
unto
Judah,
of
the
seed
which
the
LORD
shall
give
thee
of
this
young
woman.
So
Boaz
took
Ruth,
and
she
became
his
wife;
and
he
went
in
unto
her,
and
the
LORD
gave
her
conception,
and
she
bare
a
son.
And
the
women
said
unto
Naomi,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
which
hath
not
left
thee
this
day
without
a
near
kinsman,
and
let
his
name
be
famous
in
Israel.
And
he
shall
be
unto
thee
a
restorer
of
life,
and
a
nourisher
of
thine
old
age:
for
thy
daughter
in
law,
which
loveth
thee,
which
is
better
to
thee
than
seven
sons,
hath
borne
him.
And
Naomi
took
the
child,
and
laid
it
in
her
bosom,
and
became
nurse
unto
it.
And
the
women
her
neighbours
gave
it
a
name,
saying,
There
is
a
son
born
to
Naomi;
and
they
called
his
name
Obed:
he
is
the
father
of
Jesse,
the
father
of
David.
Now
these
are
the
generations
of
Perez:
Perez
begat
Hezron;
and
Hezron
begat
Ram,
and
Ram
begat
Amminadab;
and
Amminadab
begat
Nahshon,
and
Nahshon
begat
Salmon;
and
Salmon
begat
Boaz,
and
Boaz
begat
Obed;
and
Obed
begat
Jesse,
and
Jesse
begat
David.
1 Samuel
THE FIRST BOOK OF SAMUEL.
1 SAMUEL
1Sa
THE
FIRST BOOK OF SAMUEL.
Now
there
was
a
certain
man
of
Ramathaim-zophim,
of
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
his
name
was
Elkanah,
the
son
of
Jeroham,
the
son
of
Elihu,
the
son
of
Tohu,
the
son
of
Zuph,
an
Ephraimite:
and
he
had
two
wives;
the
name
of
the
one
was
Hannah,
and
the
name
of
the
other
Peninnah:
and
Peninnah
had
children,
but
Hannah
had
no
children.
And
this
man
went
up
out
of
his
city
from
year
to
year
to
worship
and
to
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD
of
hosts
in
Shiloh.
And
the
two
sons
of
Eli,
Hophni
and
Phinehas,
priests
unto
the
LORD,
were
there.
And
when
the
day
came
that
Elkanah
sacrificed,
he
gave
to
Peninnah
his
wife,
and
to
all
her
sons
and
her
daughters
portions:
but
unto
Hannah
he
gave
a
double
portion:
for
he
loved
Hannah,
but
the
LORD
had
shut
up
her
womb.
And
her
rival
provoked
her
sore,
for
to
make
her
fret,
because
the
LORD
had
shut
up
her
womb.
And
as
he
did
so
year
by
year,
when
she
went
up
to
the
house
of
the
LORD,
so
she
provoked
her;
therefore
she
wept,
and
did
not
eat.
And
Elkanah
her
husband
said
unto
her,
Hannah,
why
weepest
thou?
and
why
eatest
thou
not?
and
why
is
thy
heart
grieved?
am
not
I
better
to
thee
than
ten
sons?
So
Hannah
rose
up
after
they
had
eaten
in
Shiloh,
and
after
they
had
drunk.
Now
Eli
the
priest
sat
upon
his
seat
by
the
door
post
of
the
temple
of
the
LORD.
And
she
was
in
bitterness
of
soul,
and
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
and
wept
sore.
And
she
vowed
a
vow,
and
said,
O
LORD
of
hosts,
if
thou
wilt
indeed
look
on
the
affliction
of
thine
handmaid,
and
remember
me,
and
not
forget
thine
handmaid,
but
wilt
give
unto
thine
handmaid
a
man
child,
then
I
will
give
him
unto
the
LORD
all
the
days
of
his
life,
and
there
shall
no
razor
come
upon
his
head.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
she
continued
praying
before
the
LORD,
that
Eli
marked
her
mouth.
Now
Hannah,
she
spake
in
her
heart;
only
her
lips
moved,
but
her
voice
was
not
heard:
therefore
Eli
thought
she
had
been
drunken.
And
Eli
said
unto
her,
How
long
wilt
thou
be
drunken?
put
away
thy
wine
from
thee.
And
Hannah
answered
and
said,
No,
my
lord,
I
am
a
woman
of
a
sorrowful
spirit:
I
have
drunk
neither
wine
nor
strong
drink,
but
I
poured
out
my
soul
before
the
LORD.
Count
not
thine
handmaid
for
a
daughter
of
Belial:
for
out
of
the
abundance
of
my
complaint
and
my
provocation
have
I
spoken
hitherto.
Then
Eli
answered
and
said,
Go
in
peace:
and
the
God
of
Israel
grant
thy
petition
that
thou
hast
asked
of
him.
And
she
said,
Let
thy
servant
find
grace
in
thy
sight.
So
the
woman
went
her
way,
and
did
eat,
and
her
countenance
was
no
more
sad.
And
they
rose
up
in
the
morning
early,
and
worshipped
before
the
LORD,
and
returned,
and
came
to
their
house
to
Ramah:
and
Elkanah
knew
Hannah
his
wife;
and
the
LORD
remembered
her.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
time
was
come
about,
that
Hannah
conceived,
and
bare
a
son;
and
she
called
his
name
Samuel,
saying,
Because
I
have
asked
him
of
the
LORD.
And
the
man
Elkanah,
and
all
his
house,
went
up
to
offer
unto
the
LORD
the
yearly
sacrifice,
and
his
vow.
But
Hannah
went
not
up;
for
she
said
unto
her
husband,
I
will
not
go
up
until
the
child
be
weaned,
and
then
I
will
bring
him,
that
he
may
appear
before
the
LORD,
and
there
abide
for
ever.
And
Elkanah
her
husband
said
unto
her,
Do
what
seemeth
thee
good;
tarry
until
thou
have
weaned
him;
only
the
LORD
establish
his
word.
So
the
woman
tarried
and
gave
her
son
suck,
until
she
weaned
him.
And
when
she
had
weaned
him,
she
took
him
up
with
her,
with
three
bullocks,
and
one
ephah
of
meal,
and
a
bottle
of
wine,
and
brought
him
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD
in
Shiloh:
and
the
child
was
young.
And
they
slew
the
bullock,
and
brought
the
child
to
Eli.
And
she
said,
Oh
my
lord,
as
thy
soul
liveth,
my
lord,
I
am
the
woman
that
stood
by
thee
here,
praying
unto
the
LORD.
For
this
child
I
prayed;
and
the
LORD
hath
given
me
my
petition
which
I
asked
of
him:
wherefore
I
also
have
granted
him
to
the
LORD;
as
long
as
he
liveth
he
is
granted
to
the
LORD.
And
he
worshipped
the
LORD
there.
And
Hannah
prayed,
and
said:
My
heart exulteth
in
the
LORD,
mine
horn
is
exalted
in
the
LORD:
my
mouth
is
enlarged
over
mine
enemies;
because
I
rejoice
in
thy
salvation.
There
is
none
holy
as
the
LORD;
for
there
is
none
beside
thee:
neither
is
there
any
rock
like
our
God.
Talk
no
more
so
exceeding
proudly;
let
not
arrogancy
come
out
of
your
mouth:
for
the
LORD
is
a
God
of
knowledge,
and
by
him
actions
are
weighed.
The
bows
of
the
mighty
men
are
broken,
and
they
that
stumbled
are
girded
with
strength.
They
that
were
full
have
hired
out
themselves
for
bread;
and
they
that
were
hungry
have
ceased:
yea,
the
barren
hath
borne
seven;
and
she
that
hath
many
children
languisheth.
The
LORD
killeth,
and
maketh
alive:
he
bringeth
down
to
the
grave,
and
bringeth
up.
The
LORD
maketh
poor,
and
maketh
rich:
he
bringeth
low,
he
also
lifteth
up.
He
raiseth
up
the
poor
out
of
the
dust,
he
lifteth
up
the
needy
from
the
dunghill,
to
make
them
sit
with
princes,
and
inherit
the
throne
of
glory:
for
the
pillars
of
the
earth
are
the
LORD’S,
and
he
hath
set
the
world
upon
them.
He
will
keep
the
feet
of
his
holy
ones,
but
the
wicked
shall
be
put
to
silence
in
darkness;
for
by
strength
shall
no
man
prevail.
They
that
strive
with
the
LORD
shall
be
broken
to
pieces;
against
them
shall
he
thunder
in
heaven:
the
LORD
shall
judge
the
ends
of
the
earth;
and
he
shall
give
strength
unto
his
king,
and
exalt
the
horn
of
his
anointed.
And
Elkanah
went
to
Ramah
to
his
house.
And
the
child
did
minister
unto
the
LORD
before
Eli
the
priest.
Now
the
sons
of
Eli
were
sons
of
Belial;
they
knew
not
the
LORD.
And
the
custom
of
the
priests
with
the
people
was,
that,
when
any
man
offered
sacrifice,
the
priest’s
servant
came,
while
the
flesh
was
in
seething,
with
a
fleshhook
of
three
teeth
in
his
hand;
and
he
struck
it
into
the
pan,
or
kettle,
or
caldron,
or
pot;
all
that
the
fleshhook
brought
up
the
priest
took
therewith.
So
they
did
in
Shiloh
unto
all
the
Israelites
that
came
thither.
Yea,
before
they
burnt
the
fat,
the
priest’s
servant
came,
and
said
to
the
man
that
sacrificed,
Give
flesh
to
roast
for
the
priest;
for
he
will
not
have
sodden
flesh
of
thee,
but
raw.
And
if
the
man
said
unto
him,
They
will
surely
burn
the
fat
presently,
and
then
take
as
much
as
thy
soul
desireth;
then
he
would
say,
Nay,
but
thou shalt
give
it
me
now:
and
if
not,
I
will
take
it
by
force.
And
the
sin
of
the
young
men
was
very
great
before
the
LORD:
for
men
abhorred
the
offering
of
the
LORD.
But
Samuel
ministered
before
the
LORD,
being
a
child,
girded
with
a
linen
ephod.
Moreover
his
mother
made
him
a
little
robe,
and
brought
it
to
him
from
year
to
year,
when
she
came
up
with
her
husband
to
offer
the
yearly
sacrifice.
And
Eli
blessed
Elkanah
and
his
wife,
and
said,
The
LORD
give
thee
seed
of
this
woman
for
the
loan
which
was
lent
to
the
LORD.
And
they
went
unto
their
own
home.
And
the
LORD
visited
Hannah,
and
she
conceived,
and
bare
three
sons
and
two
daughters.
And
the
child
Samuel
grew
before
the
LORD.
Now
Eli
was
very
old;
and
he
heard
all
that
his
sons
did
unto
all
Israel,
and
how
that
they
lay
with
the
women
that
did
service
at
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Why
do
ye
such
things?
for
I
hear
of
your
evil
dealings
from
all
this
people.
Nay,
my
sons;
for
it
is
no
good
report
that
I
hear:
ye
make
the
LORD’S
people
to
transgress.
If
one
man
sin
against
another,
God
shall
judge
him:
but
if
a
man
sin
against
the
LORD,
who
shall
entreat
for
him?
Notwithstanding
they
hearkened
not
unto
the
voice
of
their
father,
because
the
LORD
would
slay
them.
And
the
child
Samuel
grew
on,
and
was
in
favour
both
with
the
LORD,
and
also
with
men.
And
there
came
a
man
of
God
unto
Eli,
and
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Did
I
reveal
myself
unto
the
house
of
thy
father,
when
they
were
in
Egypt
in
bondage
to
Pharaoh’s
house?
and
did
I
choose
him
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
to
be
my
priest,
to
go
up
unto
mine
altar
to
burn
incense,
to
wear
an
ephod
before
me?
and
did
I
give
unto
the
house
of
thy
father
all
the
offerings
of
the
children
of
Israel
made
by
fire?
Wherefore
kick
ye
at
my
sacrifice
and
at
mine
offering,
which
I
have
commanded
in
my
habitation;
and
honourest
thy
sons
above
me,
to
make
yourselves
fat
with
the
chiefest
of
all
the
offerings
of
Israel
my
people?
Therefore
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
saith,
I
said
indeed
that
thy
house,
and
the
house
of
thy
father,
should
walk
before
me
for
ever:
but
now
the
LORD
saith,
Be
it
far
from
me;
for
them
that
honour
me
I
will
honour,
and
they
that
despise
me
shall
be
lightly
esteemed.
Behold,
the
days
come,
that
I
will
cut
off
thine
arm,
and
the
arm
of
thy
father’s
house,
that
there
shall
not
be
an
old
man
in
thine
house.
And
thou shalt
behold
the
affliction
of
my
habitation,
in
all
the
wealth
which
God
shall
give
Israel:
and
there
shall
not
be
an
old
man
in
thine
house
for
ever.
And
the
man
of
thine,
whom
I
shall
not
cut
off
from
mine
altar,
shall
be
to
consume
thine
eyes,
and
to
grieve
thine
heart:
and
all
the
increase
of
thine
house
shall
die
in
the
flower
of
their
age.
And
this
shall
be
the
sign
unto
thee,
that
shall
come
upon
thy
two
sons,
on
Hophni
and
Phinehas;
in
one
day
they
shall
die
both
of
them.
And
I
will
raise
me
up
a
faithful
priest,
that
shall
do
according
to
that
which
is
in
mine
heart
and
in
my
mind:
and
I
will
build
him
a
sure
house;
and
he
shall
walk
before
mine
anointed
for
ever.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
every
one
that
is
left
in
thine
house
shall
come
and
bow
down
to
him
for
a
piece
of
silver
and
a
loaf
of
bread,
and
shall
say,
Put
me,
I
pray
thee,
into
one
of
the
priests’
offices,
that
I
may
eat
a
morsel
of
bread.
And
the
child
Samuel
ministered
unto
the
LORD
before
Eli.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
was
precious
in
those
days;
there
was
no
open
vision.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
that
time,
when
Eli
was
laid
down
in
his
place, (now
his
eyes
had
begun
to
wax
dim,
that
he
could
not
see,)
and
the
lamp
of
God
was
not
yet
gone
out,
and
Samuel
was
laid
down
to
sleep,
in
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
where
the
ark
of
God
was;
that
the
LORD
called
Samuel:
and
he
said,
Here
am
I.
And
he
ran
unto
Eli,
and
said,
Here
am
I;
for
thou
calledst
me.
And
he
said,
I
called
not;
lie
down
again.
And
he
went
and
lay
down.
And
the
LORD
called
yet
again,
Samuel.
And
Samuel
arose
and
went
to
Eli,
and
said,
Here
am
I;
for
thou
calledst
me.
And
he
answered,
I
called
not,
my
son;
lie
down
again.
Now
Samuel
did
not
yet
know
the
LORD,
neither
was
the
word
of
the
LORD
yet
revealed
unto
him.
And
the
LORD
called
Samuel
again
the
third
time.
And
he
arose
and
went
to
Eli,
and
said,
Here
am
I;
for
thou
calledst
me.
And
Eli
perceived
that
the
LORD
had
called
the
child.
Therefore
Eli
said
unto
Samuel,
Go,
lie
down:
and
it
shall
be,
if
he
call
thee,
that
thou shalt
say,
Speak,
LORD;
for
thy
servant
heareth.
So
Samuel
went
and
lay
down
in
his
place.
And
the
LORD
came,
and
stood
and
called
as
at
other
times,
Samuel,
Samuel.
Then
Samuel
said,
Speak;
for
thy
servant
heareth.
And
the
LORD
said
to
Samuel,
Behold,
I
will
do
a
thing
in
Israel,
at
which
both
the
ears
of
every
one
that
heareth
it
shall
tingle.
In
that
day
I
will
perform
against
Eli
all
that
I
have
spoken
concerning
his
house,
from
the
beginning
even
unto
the
end.
For
I
have
told
him
that
I
will
judge
his
house
for
ever,
for
the
iniquity
which
he
knew,
because
his
sons
did
bring
a
curse
upon
themselves,
and
he
restrained
them
not.
And
therefore
I
have
sworn
unto
the
house
of
Eli,
that
the
iniquity
of
Eli’s
house
shall
not
be
purged
with
sacrifice
nor
offering
for
ever.
And
Samuel
lay
until
the
morning,
and
opened
the
doors
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
Samuel
feared
to
shew
Eli
the
vision.
Then
Eli
called
Samuel,
and
said,
Samuel,
my
son.
And
he
said,
Here
Am
I.
And
he
said,
What
is
the
thing
that
the
LORD
hath
spoken
unto
thee?
I
pray
thee
hide
it
not
from
me:
God
do
so
to
thee,
and
more
also,
if
thou
hide
any
thing
from
me
of
all
the
things
that
he
spake
unto
thee.
And
Samuel
told
him
every
whit,
and
hid
nothing
from
him.
And
he
said,
It
is
the
LORD:
let
him
do
what
seemeth
him
good.
And
Samuel
grew,
and
the
LORD
was
with
him,
and
did
let
none
of
his
words
fall
to
the
ground.
And
all
Israel
from
Dan
even
to
Beer-sheba
knew
that
Samuel
was
established
to
be
a
prophet
of
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
appeared
again
in
Shiloh:
for
the
LORD
revealed
himself
to
Samuel
in
Shiloh
by
the
word
of
the
LORD.
And
the
word
of
Samuel
came
to
all
Israel.
Now
Israel
went
out
against
the
Philistines
to
battle,
and
pitched
beside
Eben-ezer:
and
the
Philistines
pitched
in
Aphek.
And
the
Philistines
put
themselves
in
array
against
Israel:
and
when
they
joined
battle,
Israel
was
smitten
before
the
Philistines:
and
they
slew
of
the
army
in
the
field
about
four
thousand
men.
And
when
the
people
were
come
into
the
camp,
the
elders
of
Israel
said,
Wherefore
hath
the
LORD
smitten
us
today
before
the
Philistines?
Let
as
fetch
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
out
of
Shiloh
unto
us,
that
it
may
come
among
us,
and
save
us
out
of
the
hand
of
our
enemies.
So
the
people
sent
to
Shiloh,
and
they
brought
from
thence
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
which
sitteth
upon
the
cherubim:
and
the
two
sons
of
Eli,
Hophni
and
Phinehas,
were
there
with
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
God.
And
when
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
came
into
the
camp,
all
Israel
shouted
with
a
great
shout,
so
that
the
earth
rang
again.
And
when
the
Philistines
heard
the
noise
of
the
shout,
they
said,
What
meaneth
the
noise
of
this
great
shout
in
the
camp
of
the
Hebrews?
And
they
understood
that
the
ark
of
the
LORD
was
come
into
the
camp.
And
the
Philistines
were
afraid,
for
they
said,
God
is
come
into
the
camp.
And
they
said,
Woe
unto
us!
for
there
hath
not
been
such
a
thing
heretofore.
Woe
unto
us!
who
shall
deliver
us
out
of
the
hand
of
these
mighty
gods?
these
are
the
gods
that
smote
the
Egyptians
with
all
manner
of
plagues
in
the
wilderness.
Be
strong,
and
quit
yourselves
like
men,
O
ye
Philistines,
that
ye
be
not
servants
unto
the
Hebrews,
as
they
have
been
to
you:
quit
yourselves
like
men,
and
fight.
And
the
Philistines
fought,
and
Israel
was
smitten,
and
they
fled
every
man
to
his
tent:
and
there
was
a
very
great
slaughter;
for
there
fell
of
Israel
thirty
thousand
footmen.
And
the
ark
of
God
was
taken;
and
the
two
sons
of
Eli,
Hophni
and
Phinehas,
were
slain.
And
there
ran
a
man
of
Benjamin
out
of
the
army,
and
came
to
Shiloh
the
same
day
with
his
clothes
rent,
and
with
earth
upon
his
head.
And
when
he
came,
lo,
Eli
sat
upon
his
seat
by
the
way
side
watching:
for
his
heart
trembled
for
the
ark
of
God.
And
when
the
man
came
into
the
city,
and
told
it,
all
the
city
cried
out.
And
when
Eli
heard
the
noise
of
the
crying,
he
said,
What
meaneth
the
noise
of
this
tumult?
And
the
man
hasted
and
came
and
told
Eli.
Now
Eli
was
ninety
and
eight
years
old;
and
his
eyes
were
set,
that
he
could
not
see.
And
the
man
said
unto
Eli,
I
am
he
that
came
out
of
the
army,
and
I
fled
today
out
of
the
army.
And
he
said,
How
went
the
matter,
my
son?
And
he
that
brought
the
tidings
answered
and
said,
Israel
is
fled
before
the
Philistines,
and
there
hath
been
also
a
great
slaughter
among
the
people,
and
thy
two
sons
also,
Hophni
and
Phinehas,
are
dead,
and
the
ark
of
God
is
taken.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
made
mention
of
the
ark
of
God,
that
he
fell
from
off
his
seat
backward
by
the
side
of
the
gate,
and
his
neck
brake,
and
he
died:
for
he
was
an
old
man,
and
heavy.
And
he
had
judged
Israel
forty
years.
And
his
daughter
in
law,
Phinehas’
wife,
was
with
child,
near
to
be
delivered:
and
when
she
heard
the
tidings
that
the
ark
of
God
was
taken,
and
that
her
father
in
law
and
her
husband
were
dead,
she
bowed
herself
and
brought
forth;
for
her
pains
came
upon
her.
And
about
the
time
of
her
death
the
women
that
stood
by
her
said
unto
her,
Fear
not;
for
thou
hast
brought
forth
a
son.
But
she
answered
not,
neither
did
she
regard
it.
And
she
named
the
child
Ichabod,
saying,
The
glory
is
departed
from
Israel:
because
the
ark
of
God
was
taken,
and
because
of
her
father
in
law
and
her
husband.
And
she
said,
The
glory
is
departed
from
Israel;
for
the
ark
of
God
is
taken.
Now
the
Philistines
had
taken
the
ark
of
God,
and
they
brought
it
from
Eben-ezer
unto
Ashdod.
And
the
Philistines
took
the
ark
of
God,
and
brought
it
into
the
house
of
Dagon,
and
set
it
by
Dagon.
And
when
they
of
Ashdod
arose
early
on
the
morrow,
behold,
Dagon
was
fallen
upon
his
face
to
the
ground
before
the
ark
of
the
LORD.
And
they
took
Dagon,
and
set
him
in
his
place
again.
And
when
they
arose
early
on
the
morrow
morning,
behold,
Dagon
was
fallen
upon
his
face
to
the
ground
before
the
ark
of
the
LORD;
and
the
head
of
Dagon
and
both
the
palms
of
his
hands
lay
cut
off
upon
the
threshold;
only
the
stump
of
Dagon
was
left
to
him.
Therefore
neither
the
priests
of
Dagon,
nor
any
that
come
into
Dagon’s
house,
tread
on
the
threshold
of
Dagon
in
Ashdod,
unto
this
day.
But
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
heavy
upon
them
of
Ashdod,
and
he
destroyed
them,
and
smote
them
with tumours,
even
Ashdod
and
the
borders
thereof.
And
when
the
men
of
Ashdod
saw
that
it
was
so,
they
said,
The
ark
of
the
God
of
Israel
shall
not
abide
with
us:
for
his
hand
is
sore
upon
as,
and
upon
Dagon
our
god.
They
sent
therefore
and
gathered
all
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
unto
them,
and
said,
What
shall
we
do
with
the
ark
of
the
God
of
Israel?
And
they
answered,
Let
the
ark
of
the
God
of
Israel
be
carried
about
unto
Gath.
And
they
carried
the
ark
of
the
God
of
Israel
about
thither.
And
it
was
so,
that,
after
they
had
carried
it
about,
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
against
the
city
with
a
very
great
discomfiture:
and
he
smote
the
men
of
the
city,
both
small
and
great,
and tumours
brake
out
upon
them.
So
they
sent
the
ark
of
God
to
Ekron.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
the
ark
of
God
came
to
Ekron,
that
the
Ekronites
cried
out,
saying,
They
have
brought
about
the
ark
of
the
God
of
Israel
to
us,
to
slay
us
and
our
people.
They
sent
therefore
and
gathered
together
all
the
lords
of
the
Philistines,
and
they
said,
Send
away
the
ark
of
the
God
of
Israel,
and
let
it
go
again
to
its
own
place,
that
it
slay
us
not,
and
our
people:
for
there
was
a
deadly
discomfiture
throughout
all
the
city,
the
hand
of
God
was
very
heavy
there.
And
the
men
that
died
not
were
smitten
with
the tumours:
and
the
cry
of
the
city
went
up
to
heaven.
And
the
ark
of
the
LORD
was
in
the
country
of
the
Philistines
seven
months.
And
the
Philistines
called
for
the
priests
and
the
diviners,
saying,
What
shall
we
do
with
the
ark
of
the
LORD?
shew
us
wherewith
we
shall
send
it
to
its
place.
And
they
said,
If
ye
send
away
the
ark
of
the
God
of
Israel,
send
it
not
empty;
but
in
any
wise
return
him
a
guilt
offering:
then
ye
shall
be
healed,
and
it
shall
be
known
to
you
why
his
hand
is
not
removed
from
you.
Then
said
they,
What
shall
be
the
guilt
offering
which
we
shall
return
to
him?
And
they
said,
Five
golden tumours,
and
five
golden
mice,
according
to
the
number
of
the
lords
of
the
Philistines:
for
one
plague
was
on
you
all,
and
on
your
lords.
Wherefore
ye
shall
make
images
of
your tumours,
and
images
of
your
mice
that
mar
the
land;
and
ye
shall
give
glory
unto
the
God
of
Israel:
peradventure
he
will
lighten
his
hand
from
off
you,
and
from
off
your
gods,
and
from
off
your
land:
Wherefore
then
do
ye
harden
your
hearts,
as
the
Egyptians
and
Pharaoh
hardened
their
hearts?
when
he
had
wrought
wonderfully
among
them,
did
they
not
let
the
people
go
and
they
departed?
Now
therefore
take
and
prepare
you
a
new
cart,
and
two
milch
kine,
on
which
there
hath
come
no
yoke,
and
tie
the
kine
to
the
cart,
and
bring
their
calves
home
from
them:
and
take
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
and
lay
it
upon
the
cart;
and
put
the
jewels
of
gold,
which
ye
return
him
for
a
guilt
offering,
in
a
coffer
by
the
side
thereof;
and
send
it
away,
that
it
may
go.
And
see,
if
it
goeth
up
by
the
way
of
its
own
border
to
Beth-shemesh,
then
he
hath
done
us
this
great
evil:
but
if
not,
then
we
shall
know
that
it
is
not
his
hand
that
smote
us;
it
was
a
chance
that
happened
to
us.
And
the
men
did
so;
and
took
two
milch
kine,
and
tied
them
to
the
cart,
and
shut
up
their
calves
at
home:
and
they
put
the
ark
of
the
LORD
upon
the
cart,
and
the
coffer
with
the
mice
of
gold
and
the
images
of
their tumours.
And
the
kine
took
the
straight
way
by
the
way
to
Beth-shemesh;
they
went
along
the
highway,
lowing
as
they
went,
and
turned
not
aside
to
the
right
hand
or
to
the
left;
and
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
went
after
them
unto
the
border
of
Beth-shemesh.
And
they
of
Beth-shemesh
were
reaping
their
wheat
harvest
in
the
valley:
and
they
lifted
up
their
eyes,
and
saw
the
ark,
and
rejoiced
to
see
it.
And
the
cart
came
into
the
field
of
Joshua
the
Beth-shemite,
and
stood
there,
where
there
was
a
great
stone:
and
they
clave
the
wood
of
the
cart,
and
offered
up
the
kine
for
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
Levites
took
down
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
and
the
coffer
that
was
with
it,
wherein
the
jewels
of
gold
were,
and
put
them
on
the
great
stone:
and
the
men
of
Beth-shemesh
offered
burnt
offerings
and
sacrificed
sacrifices
the
same
day
unto
the
LORD.
And
when
the
five
lords
of
the
Philistines
had
seen
it,
they
returned
to
Ekron
the
same
day.
And
these
are
the
golden tumours
which
the
Philistines
returned
for
a
guilt
offering
unto
the
LORD;
for
Ashdod
one,
for
Gaza
one,
for
Ashkelon
one,
for
Gath
one,
for
Ekron
one;
and
the
golden
mice,
according
to
the
number
of
all
the
cities
of
the
Philistines belonging
to
the
five
lords,
both
of
fenced
cities
and
of
country
villages:
even
unto
the
great
stone,
whereon
they
set
down
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
which
stone
remaineth
unto
this
day
in
the
field
of
Joshua
the
Beth-shemite.
And
he
smote
of
the
men
of
Beth-shemesh,
because
they
had
looked
into
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
even
he
smote
of
the
people
seventy
men,
and
fifty
thousand
men:
and
the
people
mourned,
because
the
LORD
had
smitten
the
people
with
a
great
slaughter.
And
the
men
of
Beth-shemesh
said,
Who
is
able
to
stand
before
the
LORD,
this
holy
God?
and
to
whom
shall
he
go
up
from
us?
And
they
sent
messengers
to
the
inhabitants
of
Kiriath-jearim,
saying,
The
Philistines
have
brought
again
the
ark
of
the
LORD;
come
ye
down,
and
fetch
it
up
to
you.
And
the
men
of
Kiriath-jearim
came,
and
fetched
up
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
and
brought
it
into
the
house
of
Abinadab
in
the
hill,
and
sanctified
Eleazar
his
son
to
keep
the
ark
of
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass,
from
the
day
that
the
ark
abode
in
Kiriath-jearim,
that
the
time
was
long;
for
it
was
twenty
years:
and
all
the
house
of
Israel
lamented
after
the
LORD.
And
Samuel
spake
unto
all
the
house
of
Israel,
saying,
If
ye
do
return
unto
the
LORD
with
all
your
heart,
then
put
away
the
strange
gods
and
the
Ashtaroth
from
among
you,
and
prepare
your
hearts
unto
the
LORD,
and
serve
him
only:
and
he
will
deliver
you
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
Then
the
children
of
Israel
did
put
away
the
Baalim
and
the
Ashtaroth,
and
served
the
LORD
only.
And
Samuel
said,
Gather
all
Israel
to
Mizpah,
and
I
will
pray
for
you
unto
the
LORD.
And
they
gathered
together
to
Mizpah,
and
drew
water,
and
poured
it
out
before
the
LORD,
and
fasted
on
that
day,
and
said
there,
We
have
sinned
against
the
LORD.
And
Samuel
judged
the
children
of
Israel
in
Mizpah.
And
when
the
Philistines
heard
that
the
children
of
Israel
were
gathered
together
to
Mizpah,
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
went
up
against
Israel.
And
when
the
children
of
Israel
heard
it,
they
were
afraid
of
the
Philistines.
And
the
children
of
Israel
said
to
Samuel,
Cease
not
to
cry
unto
the
LORD
our
God
for
us,
that
he
will
save
us
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
And
Samuel
took
a
sucking
lamb,
and
offered
it
for
a
whole
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD:
and
Samuel
cried
unto
the
LORD
for
Israel;
and
the
LORD
answered
him.
And
as
Samuel
was
offering
up
the
burnt
offering,
the
Philistines
drew
near
to
battle
against
Israel:
but
the
LORD
thundered
with
a
great
thunder
on
that
day
upon
the
Philistines,
and
discomfited
them;
and
they
were
smitten
down
before
Israel.
And
the
men
of
Israel
went
out
of
Mizpah,
and
pursued
the
Philistines,
and
smote
them,
until
they
came
under
Beth-car.
Then
Samuel
took
a
stone,
and
set
it
between
Mizpah
and
Shen,
and
called
the
name
of
it
Eben-ezer,
saying,
Hitherto
hath
the
LORD
helped
us.
So
the
Philistines
were
subdued,
and
they
came
no
more
within
the
border
of
Israel:
and
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
against
the
Philistines
all
the
days
of
Samuel.
And
the
cities
which
the
Philistines
had
taken
from
Israel
were
restored
to
Israel,
from
Ekron
even
unto
Gath;
and
the
border
thereof
did
Israel
deliver
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
And
there
was
peace
between
Israel
and
the
Amorites.
And
Samuel
judged
Israel
all
the
days
of
his
life.
And
he
went
from
year
to
year
in
circuit
to
Beth-el,
and
Gilgal,
and
Mizpah;
and
he
judged
Israel
in
all
those
places.
And
his
return
was
to
Ramah,
for
there
was
his
house;
and
there
he
judged
Israel:
and
he
built
there
an
altar
unto
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Samuel
was
old,
that
he
made
his
sons
judges
over
Israel.
Now
the
name
of
his
firstborn
was
Joel;
and
the
name
of
his
second,
Abijah:
they
were
judges
in
Beer-sheba.
And
his
sons
walked
not
in
his
ways,
but
turned
aside
after
lucre,
and
took
bribes,
and
perverted
judgment.
Then
all
the
elders
of
Israel
gathered
themselves
together,
and
came
to
Samuel
unto
Ramah:
and
they
said
unto
him,
Behold,
thou
art
old,
and
thy
sons
walk
not
in
thy
ways:
now
make
us
a
king
to
judge
us
like
all
the
nations.
But
the
thing
displeased
Samuel;
when
they
said,
Give
us
a
king
to
judge
us.
And
Samuel
prayed
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Samuel,
Hearken
unto
the
voice
of
the
people
in
all
that
they
say
unto
thee:
for
they
have
not
rejected
thee,
but
they
have
rejected
me,
that
I
should
not
be
king
over
them.
According
to
all
the
works
which
they
have
done
since
the
day
that
I
brought
them
up
out
of
Egypt
even
unto
this
day,
in
that
they
have
forsaken
me,
and
served
other
gods,
so
do
they
also
unto
thee.
Now
therefore
hearken
unto
their
voice:
howbeit
thou shalt
protest
solemnly
unto
them,
and shalt
shew
them
the
manner
of
the
king
that
shall
reign
over
them.
And
Samuel
told
all
the
words
of
the
LORD
unto
the
people
that
asked
of
him
a
king.
And
he
said,
This
will
be
the
manner
of
the
king
that
shall
reign
over
you:
he
will
take
your
sons,
and
appoint
them
unto
him,
for
his
chariots,
and
to
be
his
horsemen;
and
they
shall
run
before
his
chariots:
and
he
will
appoint
them
unto
him
for
captains
of
thousands
and
captains
of
fifties;
and
he
will
set
some
to
plow
his
ground,
and
to
reap
his
harvest,
and
to
make
his
instruments
of
war,
and
the
instruments
of
his
chariots.
And
he
will
take
your
daughters
to
be
confectionaries,
and
to
be
cooks,
and
to
be
bakers.
And
he
will
take
your
fields,
and
your
vineyards,
and
your
oliveyards,
even
the
best
of
them,
and
give
them
to
his
servants.
And
he
will
take
the
tenth
of
your
seed,
and
of
your
vineyards,
and
give
to
his
officers,
and
to
his
servants.
And
he
will
take
your
menservants,
and
your
maidservants,
and
your
goodliest
young
men,
and
your
asses,
and
put
them
to
his
work.
He
will
take
the
tenth
of
your
flocks:
and
ye
shall
be
his
servants.
And
ye
shall
cry
out
in
that
day
because
of
your
king
which
ye
shall
have
chosen
you;
and
the
LORD
will
not
answer
you
in
that
day.
But
the
people
refused
to
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
Samuel;
and
they
said,
Nay;
but
we
will
have
a
king
over
us;
that
we
also
may
be
like
all
the
nations;
and
that
our
king
may
judge
us,
and
go
out
before
us,
and
fight
our
battles.
And
Samuel
heard
all
the
words
of
the
people,
and
he
rehearsed
them
in
the
ears
of
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said
to
Samuel,
Hearken
unto
their
voice,
and
make
them
a
king.
And
Samuel
said
unto
the
men
of
Israel,
Go
ye
every
man
unto
his
city.
Now
there
was
a
man
of
Benjamin,
whose
name
was
Kish,
the
son
of
Abiel,
the
son
of
Zeror,
the
son
of
Becorath,
the
son
of
Aphiah,
the
son
of
a
Benjamite,
a
mighty
man
of
valour.
And
he
had
a
son,
whose
name
was
Saul,
a
young
man
and
a
goodly:
and
there
was
not
among
the
children
of
Israel
a
goodlier
person
than
he:
from
his
shoulders
and
upward
he
was
higher
than
any
of
the
people.
And
the
asses
of
Kish
Saul’s
father
were
lost.
And
Kish
said
to
Saul
his
son,
Take
now
one
of
the
servants
with
thee,
and
arise,
go
seek
the
asses.
And
he
passed
through
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
passed
through
the
land
of
Shalishah,
but
they
found
them
not:
then
they
passed
through
the
land
of
Shaalim,
and
there
they
were
not:
and
he
passed
through
the
land
of
the
Benjamites,
but
they
found
them
not.
When
they
were
come
to
the
land
of
Zuph,
Saul
said
to
his
servant
that
was
with
him,
Come
and
let
us
return;
lest
my
father
leave caring
for
the
asses,
and
take
thought
for
us.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Behold
now,
there
is
in
this
city
a
man
of
God,
and
he
is
a
man
that
is
held
in
honour;
all
that
he
saith
cometh
surely
to
pass:
now
let
us
go
thither;
peradventure
he
can
tell
us
concerning
our
journey
whereon
we
go.
Then
said
Saul
to
his
servant,
But,
behold,
if
we
go,
what
shall
we
bring
the
man?
for
the
bread
is
spent
in
our
vessels,
and
there
is
not
a
present
to
bring
to
the
man
of
God:
what
have
we?
And
the
servant
answered
Saul
again,
and
said,
Beheld,
I
have
in
my
hand
the
fourth
part
of
a
shekel
of
silver:
that
will
I
give
to
the
man
of
God,
to
tell
us
our
way.
(Beforetime
in
Israel,
when
a
man
went
to
inquire
of
God,
thus
he
said,
Come
and
let
us
go
to
the
seer:
for
he
that
is
now
called
a
Prophet
was
beforetime
called
a
Seer.)
Then
said
Saul
to
his
servant,
Well
said;
come,
let
us
go.
So
they
went
unto
the
city
where
the
man
of
God
was.
As
they
went
up
the
ascent
to
the
city,
they
found
young
maidens
going
out
to
draw
water,
and
said
unto
them,
Is
the
seer
here?
And
they
answered
them,
and
said,
He
is;
behold,
he
is
before
thee:
make
haste
now,
for
he
is
come
today
into
the
city;
for
the
people
have
a
sacrifice
today
in
the
high
place:
as
soon
as
ye
be
come
into
the
city,
ye
shall
straightway
find
him,
before
he
go
up
to
the
high
place
to
eat:
for
the
people
will
not
eat
until
he
come,
because
he
doth
bless
the
sacrifice;
and
afterwards
they
eat
that
be
bidden.
Now
therefore
get
you
up;
for
at
this
time
ye
shall
find
him.
And
they
went
up
to
the
city;
and
as
they
came
within
the
city,
behold,
Samuel
came
out
against
them,
for
to
go
up
to
the
high
place.
Now
the
LORD
had
revealed
unto
Samuel
a
day
before
Saul
came,
saying,
Tomorrow
about
this
time
I
will
send
thee
a
man
out
of
the
land
of
Benjamin,
and
thou shalt
anoint
him
to
be
prince
over
my
people
Israel,
and
he
shall
save
my
people
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines:
for
I
have
looked
upon
my
people,
because
their
cry
is
come
unto
me:
And
when
Samuel
saw
Saul,
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Behold
the
man
of
whom
I
spake
to
thee!
this
same
shall
have
authority
over
my
people.
Then
Saul
drew
near
to
Samuel
in
the
gate,
and
said,
Tell
me,
I
pray
thee,
where
the
seer’s
house
is.
And
Samuel
answered
Saul,
and
said,
I
am
the
seer;
go
up
before
me
unto
the
high
place,
for
ye
shall
eat
with
me
today:
and
in
the
morning
I
will
let
thee
go,
and
will
tell
thee
all
that
is
in
thine
heart.
And
as
for
thine
asses
that
were
lost
three
days
ago,
set
not
thy
mind
on
them;
for
they
are
found.
And
for
whom
is
all
that
is
desirable
in
Israel?
Is
it
not
for
thee,
and
for
all
thy
father’s
house?
And
Saul
answered
and
said,
Am
not
I
a
Benjamite,
of
the
smallest
of
the
tribes
of
Israel?
and
my
family
the
least
of
all
the
families
of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin?
wherefore
then
speakest
thou
to
me
after
this
manner?
And
Samuel
took
Saul
and
his
servant,
and
brought
them
into
the guest-chamber,
and
made
them
sit
in
the
chiefest
place
among
them
that
were
bidden,
which
were
about
thirty
persons.
And
Samuel
said
unto
the
cook,
Bring
the
portion
which
I
gave
thee,
of
which
I
said
unto
thee,
Set
it
by
thee.
And
the
cook
took
up
the
thigh,
and
that
which
was
upon
it,
and
set
it
before
Saul.
And
Samuel
said,
Behold
that
which
hath
been
reserved!
set
it
before
thee
and
eat;
because
unto
the
appointed
time
hath
it
been
kept
for
thee,
for
I
said,
I
have
invited
the
people.
So
Saul
did
eat
with
Samuel
that
day.
And
when
they
were
come
down
from
the
high
place
into
the
city,
he
communed
with
Saul
upon
the
housetop.
And
they
arose
early:
and
it
came
to
pass
about
the
spring
of
the
day,
that
Samuel
called
to
Saul
on
the
housetop,
saying,
Up,
that
I
may
send
thee
away.
And
Saul
arose,
and
they
went
out
both
of
them,
he
and
Samuel,
abroad.
As
they
were
going
down
at
the
end
of
the
city,
Samuel
said
to
Saul,
Bid
the
servant
pass
on
before
us, (and
he
passed
on,)
but
stand
thou
still
at
this
time,
that
I
may
cause
thee
to
hear
the
word
of
God.
Then
Samuel
took
the
vial
of
oil,
and
poured
it
upon
his
head,
and
kissed
him,
and
said,
Is
it
not
that
the
LORD
hath
anointed
thee
to
be
prince
over
his
inheritance?
When
thou
art
departed
from
me
today,
then
thou shalt
find
two
men
by
Rachel’s
sepulchre,
in
the
border
of
Benjamin
at
Zelzah;
and
they
will
say
unto
thee,
The
asses
which
thou
wentest
to
seek
are
found:
and,
lo,
thy
father
hath
left
the
care
of
the
asses,
and
taketh
thought
for
you,
saying,
What
shall
I
do
for
my
son?
Then shalt
thou
go
on
forward
from
thence,
and
thou shalt
come
to
the
oak
of
Tabor,
and
there
shall
meet
thee
there
three
men
going
up
to
God
to
Beth-el,
one
carrying
three
kids,
and
another
carrying
three
loaves
of
bread,
and
another
carrying
a
bottle
of
wine:
and
they
will
salute
thee,
and
give
thee
two
loaves
of
bread;
which
thou shalt
receive
of
their
hand.
After
that
thou shalt
come
to
the
hill
of
God,
where
is
the
garrison
of
the
Philistines:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
thou
art
come
thither
to
the
city,
that
thou shalt
meet
a
band
of
prophets
coming
down
from
the
high
place
with
a
psaltery,
and
a
timbrel,
and
a
pipe,
and
a
harp,
before
them;
and
they
shall
be
prophesying:
and
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
will
come
mightily
upon
thee,
and
thou shalt
prophesy
with
them,
and shalt
be
turned
into
another
man.
And
let
it
be,
when
these
signs
are
come
unto
thee,
that
thou
do
as
occasion
serve
thee;
for
God
is
with
thee.
And
thou shalt
go
down
before
me
to
Gilgal;
and,
behold,
I
will
come
down
unto
thee,
to
offer
burnt
offerings,
and
to
sacrifice
sacrifices
of
peace
offerings:
seven
days shalt
thou
tarry,
till
I
come
unto
thee,
and
shew
thee
what
thou shalt
do.
And
it
was
so,
that
when
he
had
turned
his
back
to
go
from
Samuel,
God
gave
him
another
heart:
and
all
those
signs
came
to
pass
that
day.
And
when
they
came
thither
to
the
hill,
behold,
a
band
of
prophets
met
him;
and
the
spirit
of
God
came
mightily
upon
him,
and
he
prophesied
among
them.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
all
that
knew
him
beforetime
saw
that,
behold,
he
prophesied
with
the
prophets,
then
the
people
said
one
to
another,
What
is
this
that
is
come
unto
the
son
of
Kish?
Is
Saul
also
among
the
prophets?
And
one
of
the
same
place
answered
and
said,
And
who
is
their
father?
Therefore
it
became
a
proverb,
Is
Saul
also
among
the
prophets?
And
when
he
had
made
an
end
of
prophesying,
he
came
to
the
high
place.
And
Saul’s
uncle
said
unto
him
and
to
his
servant,
Whither
went
ye?
And
he
said,
To
seek
the
asses:
and
when
we
saw
that
they
were
not
found,
we
came
to
Samuel.
And
Saul’s
uncle
said,
Tell
me,
I
pray
thee,
what
Samuel
said
unto
you.
And
Saul
said
unto
his
uncle,
He
told
us
plainly
that
the
asses
were
found.
But
concerning
the
matter
of
the
kingdom,
whereof
Samuel
spake,
he
told
him
not.
And
Samuel
called
the
people
together
unto
the
LORD
to
Mizpah;
and
he
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
I
brought
up
Israel
out
of
Egypt,
and
I
delivered
you
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Egyptians,
and
out
of
the
hand
of
all
the
kingdoms
that
oppressed
you:
but
ye
have
this
day
rejected
your
God,
who
himself
saveth
you
out
of
all
your
calamities
and
your
distresses;
and
ye
have
said
unto
him,
Nay,
but
set
a
king
over
us.
Now
therefore
present
yourselves
before
the
LORD
by
your
tribes,
and
by
your
thousands.
So
Samuel
brought
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
near,
and
the
tribe
of
Benjamin
was
taken.
And
he
brought
the
tribe
of
Benjamin
near
by
their
families,
and
the
family
of
the Matrites
was
taken:
and
Saul
the
son
of
Kish
was
taken;
but
when
they
sought
him,
he
could
not
be
found.
Therefore
they
asked
of
the
LORD
further,
Is
there
yet
a
man
to
come
hither?
And
the
LORD
answered,
Behold,
he
hath
hid
himself
among
the
stuff.
And
they
ran
and
fetched
him
thence;
and
when
he
stood
among
the
people,
he
was
higher
than
any
of
the
people
from
his
shoulders
and
upward.
And
Samuel
said
to
all
the
people,
See
ye
him
whom
the
LORD
hath
chosen,
that
there
is
none
like
him
among
all
the
people?
And
all
the
people
shouted,
and
said,
God
save
the
king.
Then
Samuel
told
the
people
the
manner
of
the
kingdom,
and
wrote
it
in
a
book,
and
laid
it
up
before
the
LORD.
And
Samuel
sent
all
the
people
away,
every
man
to
his
house.
And
Saul
also
went
to
his
house
to
Gibeah;
and
there
went
with
him
the
host,
whose
hearts
God
had
touched.
But
certain
sons
of
Belial
said,
How
shall
this
man
save
us?
And
they
despised
him,
and
brought
him
no
present.
But
he
held
his
peace.
Then
Nahash
the
Ammonite
came
up,
and
encamped
against
Jabesh-gilead:
and
all
the
men
of
Jabesh
said
unto
Nahash,
Make
a
covenant
with
us,
and
we
will
serve
thee.
And
Nahash
the
Ammonite
said
unto
them,
On
this
condition
will
I
make
it
with
you,
that
all
your
right
eyes
be
put
out;
and
I
will
lay
it
for
a
reproach
upon
all
Israel.
And
the
elders
of
Jabesh
said
unto
him,
Give
us
seven
days’
respite,
that
we
may
send
messengers
unto
all
the
borders
of
Israel:
and
then,
if
there
be
none
to
save
us,
we
will
come
out
to
thee.
Then
came
the
messengers
to
Gibeah
of
Saul,
and
spake
these
words
in
the
ears
of
the
people:
and
all
the
people
lifted
up
their
voice,
and
wept.
And,
behold,
Saul
came
following
the
oxen
out
of
the
field;
and
Saul
said,
What aileth
the
people
that
they
weep?
And
they
told
him
the
words
of
the
men
of
Jabesh.
And
the
spirit
of
God
came
mightily
upon
Saul
when
he
heard
those
words,
and
his
anger
was
kindled
greatly.
And
he
took
a
yoke
of
oxen,
and
cut
them
in
pieces,
and
sent
them
throughout
all
the
borders
of
Israel
by
the
hand
of
messengers,
saying,
Whosoever
cometh
not
forth
after
Saul
and
after
Samuel,
so
shall
it
be
done
unto
his
oxen.
And
the
dread
of
the
LORD
fell
on
the
people,
and
they
came
out
as
one
man.
And
he
numbered
them
in
Bezek;
and
the
children
of
Israel
were
three
hundred
thousand,
and
the
men
of
Judah
thirty
thousand.
And
they
said
unto
the
messengers
that
came,
Thus
shall
ye
say
unto
the
men
of
Jabesh-gilead,
Tomorrow,
by
the
time
the
sun
is
hot,
ye
shall
have
deliverance.
And
the
messengers
came
and
told
the
men
of
Jabesh;
and
they
were
glad.
Therefore
the
men
of
Jabesh
said,
Tomorrow
we
will
come
out
unto
you,
and
ye
shall
do
with
us
all
that
seemeth
good
unto
you.
And
it
was
so
on
the
morrow,
that
Saul
put
the
people
in
three
companies;
and
they
came
into
the
midst
of
the
camp
in
the
morning
watch,
and
smote
the
Ammonites
until
the
heat
of
the
day:
and
it
came
to
pass,
that
they
which
remained
were
scattered,
so
that
two
of
them
were
not
left
together.
And
the
people
said
unto
Samuel,
Who
is
he
that
said,
Shall
Saul
reign
over
us?
bring
the
men,
that
we
may
put
them
to
death.
And
Saul
said,
There
shall
not
a
man
be
put
to
death
this
day:
for
today
the
LORD
hath
wrought
deliverance
in
Israel.
Then
said
Samuel
to
the
people,
Come
and
let
us
go
to
Gilgal,
and
renew
the
kingdom
there.
And
all
the
people
went
to
Gilgal;
and
there
they
made
Saul
king
before
the
LORD
in
Gilgal;
and
there
they
sacrificed
sacrifices
of
peace
offerings
before
the
LORD;
and
there
Saul
and
all
the
men
of
Israel
rejoiced
greatly.
And
Samuel
said
unto
all
Israel,
Behold,
I
have
hearkened
unto
your
voice
in
all
that
ye
said
unto
me,
and
have
made
a
king
over
you.
And
now,
behold,
the
king
walketh
before
you:
and
I
am
old
and gray-headed;
and,
behold,
my
sons
are
with
you:
and
I
have
walked
before
you
from
my
youth
unto
this
day.
Here
I
am:
witness
against
me
before
the
LORD,
and
before
his
anointed:
whose
ox
have
I
taken?
or
whose
ass
have
I
taken?
or
whom
have
I
defrauded?
whom
have
I
oppressed?
or
of
whose
hand
have
I
taken
a
ransom
to
blind
mine
eyes
therewith?
and
I
will
restore
it
you.
And
they
said,
Thou
hast
not
defrauded
us,
nor
oppressed
us,
neither
hast
thou
taken aught
of
any
man’s
hand.
And
he
said
unto
them,
The
LORD
is
witness
against
you,
and
his
anointed
is
witness
this
day,
that
ye
have
not
found aught
in
my
hand.
And
they
said,
He
is
witness.
And
Samuel
said
unto
the
people,
It
is
the
LORD
that
appointed
Moses
and
Aaron,
and
that
brought
your
fathers
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
Now
therefore
stand
still,
that
I
may
plead
with
you
before
the
LORD
concerning
all
the
righteous
acts
of
the
LORD,
which
he
did
to
you
and
to
your
fathers.
When
Jacob
was
come
into
Egypt,
and
your
fathers
cried
unto
the
LORD,
then
the
LORD
sent
Moses
and
Aaron,
who
brought
forth
your
fathers
out
of
Egypt,
and
made
them
to
dwell
in
this
place.
But
they
forgat
the
LORD
their
God,
and
he
sold
them
into
the
hand
of
Sisera,
captain
of
the
host
of
Hazor,
and
into
the
hand
of
the
Philistines,
and
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Moab,
and
they
fought
against
them.
And
they
cried
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
We
have
sinned,
because
we
have
forsaken
the
LORD,
and
have
served
the
Baalim
and
the
Ashtaroth:
but
now
deliver
us
out
of
the
hand
of
our
enemies,
and
we
will
serve
thee.
And
the
LORD
sent
Jerubbaal,
and
Bedan,
and
Jephthah,
and
Samuel,
and
delivered
you
out
of
the
hand
of
your
enemies
on
every
side,
and
ye
dwelled
in
safety.
And
when
ye
saw
that
Nahash
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon
came
against
you,
ye
said
unto
me,
Nay,
but
a
king
shall
reign
over
us:
when
the
LORD
your
God
was
your
king.
Now
therefore
behold
the
king
whom
ye
have
chosen,
and
whom
ye
have
asked
for:
and,
behold,
the
LORD
hath
set
a
king
over
you.
If
ye
will
fear
the
LORD,
and
serve
him,
and
hearken
unto
his
voice,
and
not
rebel
against
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
and
both
ye
and
also
the
king
that
reigneth
over
you
be
followers
of
the
LORD
your
God,
well:
but
if
ye
will
not
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD,
but
rebel
against
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
then
shall
the
hand
of
the
LORD
be
against
you,
as
it
was
against
your
fathers.
Now
therefore
stand
still
and
see
this
great
thing,
which
the
LORD
will
do
before
your
eyes.
Is
it
not
wheat
harvest
today?
I
will
call
unto
the
LORD,
that
he
may
send
thunder
and
rain;
and
ye
shall
know
and
see
that
your
wickedness
is
great,
which
ye
have
done
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
in
asking
you
a
king.
So
Samuel
called
unto
the
LORD;
and
the
LORD
sent
thunder
and
rain
that
day:
and
all
the
people
greatly
feared
the
LORD
and
Samuel.
And
all
the
people
said
unto
Samuel,
Pray
for
thy
servants
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
that
we
die
not:
for
we
have
added
unto
all
our
sins
this
evil,
to
ask
us
a
king.
And
Samuel
said
unto
the
people,
Fear
not:
ye
have
indeed
done
all
this
evil:
yet
turn
not
aside
from
following
the
LORD,
but
serve
the
LORD
with
all
your
heart;
and
turn
ye
not
aside:
for
then
should
ye
go
after
vain
things
which
cannot
profit
nor
deliver,
for
they
are
vain.
For
the
LORD
will
not
forsake
his
people
for
his
great
name’s
sake:
because
it
hath
pleased
the
LORD
to
make
you
a
people
unto
himself.
Moreover
as
for
me,
God
forbid
that
I
should
sin
against
the
LORD
in
ceasing
to
pray
for
you:
but
I
will
instruct
you
in
the
good
and
the
right
way.
Only
fear
the
LORD,
and
serve
him
in
truth
with
all
your
heart:
for
consider
how
great
things
he
hath
done
for
you.
But
if
ye
shall
still
do
wickedly,
ye
shall
be
consumed,
both
ye
and
your
king.
Saul
was
thirty
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
two
years
over
Israel.
And
Saul
chose
him
three
thousand
men
of
Israel;
whereof
two
thousand
were
with
Saul
in
Michmash
and
in
the
mount
of
Beth-el,
and
a
thousand
were
with
Jonathan
in
Gibeah
of
Benjamin:
and
the
rest
of
the
people
he
sent
every
man
to
his
tent.
And
Jonathan
smote
the
garrison
of
the
Philistines
that
was
in
Geba,
and
the
Philistines
heard
of
it.
And
Saul
blew
the
trumpet
throughout
all
the
land,
saying,
Let
the
Hebrews
hear.
And
all
Israel
heard
say
that
Saul
had
smitten
the
garrison
of
the
Philistines,
and
that
Israel
also
was
had
in
abomination
with
the
Philistines.
And
the
people
were
gathered
together
after
Saul
to
Gilgal.
And
the
Philistines
assembled
themselves
together
to
fight
with
Israel,
thirty
thousand
chariots,
and
six
thousand
horsemen,
and
people
as
the
sand
which
is
on
the
sea
shore
in
multitude:
and
they
came
up,
and
pitched
in
Michmash,
eastward
of
Beth-aven.
When
the
men
of
Israel
saw
that
they
were
in
a
strait, (for
the
people
were
distressed,)
then
the
people
did
hide
themselves
in
caves,
and
in
thickets,
and
in
rocks,
and
in
holds,
and
in
pits.
Now
some
of
the
Hebrews
had
gone
over
Jordan
to
the
land
of
Gad
and
Gilead;
but
as
for
Saul,
he
was
yet
in
Gilgal,
and
all
the
people
followed
him
trembling.
And
he
tarried
seven
days,
according
to
the
set
time
that
Samuel
had
appointed:
but
Samuel
came
not
to
Gilgal;
and
the
people
were
scattered
from
him.
And
Saul
said,
Bring
hither
the
burnt
offering
to
me,
and
the
peace
offerings.
And
he
offered
the
burnt
offering.
And
it
came
to
pass
that,
as
soon
as
he
had
made
an
end
of
offering
the
burnt
offering,
behold,
Samuel
came;
and
Saul
went
out
to
meet
him,
that
he
might
salute
him.
And
Samuel
said,
What
hast
thou
done?
And
Saul
said,
Because
I
saw
that
the
people
were
scattered
from
me,
and
that
thou
camest
not
within
the
days
appointed,
and
that
the
Philistines
assembled
themselves
together
at
Michmash;
therefore
said
I,
Now
will
the
Philistines
come
down
upon
me
to
Gilgal,
and
I
have
not
entreated
the
favour
of
the
LORD:
I
forced
myself
therefore,
and
offered
the
burnt
offering.
And
Samuel
said
to
Saul,
Thou
hast
done
foolishly:
thou
hast
not
kept
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
he
commanded
thee:
for
now
would
the
LORD
have
established
thy
kingdom
upon
Israel
for
ever.
But
now
thy
kingdom
shall
not
continue:
the
LORD
hath
sought
him
a
man
after
his
own
heart,
and
the
LORD
hath
appointed
him
to
be
prince
over
his
people,
because
thou
hast
not
kept
that
which
the
LORD
commanded
thee.
And
Samuel
arose,
and
gat
him
up
from
Gilgal
unto
Gibeah
of
Benjamin.
And
Saul
numbered
the
people
that
were
present
with
him,
about
six
hundred
men.
And
Saul,
and
Jonathan
his
son,
and
the
people
that
were
present
with
them,
abode
in
Geba
of
Benjamin:
but
the
Philistines
encamped
in
Michmash.
And
the
spoilers
came
out
of
the
camp
of
the
Philistines
in
three
companies:
one
company
turned
unto
the
way
that
leadeth
to
Ophrah,
unto
the
land
of
Shual:
and
another
company
turned
the
way
to
Beth-horon:
and
another
company
turned
the
way
of
the
border
that
looketh
down
upon
the
valley
of
Zeboim
toward
the
wilderness.
Now
there
was
no
smith
found
throughout
all
the
land
of
Israel:
for
the
Philistines
said,
Lest
the
Hebrews
make
them
swords
or
spears:
but
all
the
Israelites
went
down
to
the
Philistines,
to
sharpen
every
man
his
share,
and
his
coulter,
and
his
axe,
and
his
mattock;
yet
they
had
a
file
for
the
mattocks,
and
for
the
coulters,
and
for
the
forks,
and
for
the
axes;
and
to
set
the
goads.
So
it
came
to
pass
in
the
day
of
battle,
that
there
was
neither
sword
nor
spear
found
in
the
hand
of
any
of
the
people
that
were
with
Saul
and
Jonathan:
but
with
Saul
and
with
Jonathan
his
son
was
there
found.
And
the
garrison
of
the
Philistines
went
out
unto
the
pass
of
Michmash.
Now
it
fell
upon
a
day,
that
Jonathan
the
son
of
Saul
said
unto
the
young
man
that
bare
his
armour,
Come
and
let
us
go
over
to
the
Philistines’
garrison,
that
is
on
yonder
side.
But
he
told
not
his
father.
And
Saul
abode
in
the
uttermost
part
of
Gibeah
under
the
pomegranate
tree
which
is
in
Migron:
and
the
people
that
were
with
him
were
about
six
hundred
men:
and
Ahijah,
the
son
of
Ahitub,
Ichabod’s
brother,
the
son
of
Phinehas,
the
son
of
Eli,
the
priest
of
the
LORD
in
Shiloh,
wearing
an
ephod.
And
the
people
knew
not
that
Jonathan
was
gone.
And
between
the
passes,
by
which
Jonathan
sought
to
go
over
unto
the
Philistines’
garrison,
there
was
a
rocky
crag
on
the
one
side,
and
a
rocky
crag
on
the
other
side:
and
the
name
of
the
one
was
Bozez,
and
the
name
of
the
other
Seneh.
The
one
crag
rose
up
on
the
north
in
front
of
Michmash,
and
the
other
on
the
south
in
front
of
Geba.
And
Jonathan
said
to
the
young
man
that
bare
his
armour,
Come
and
let
us
go
over
unto
the
garrison
of
these
uncircumcised:
it
may
be
that
the
LORD
will
work
for
us:
for
there
is
no
restraint
to
the
LORD
to
save
by
many
or
by
few.
And
his
armourbearer
said
unto
him,
Do
all
that
is
in
thine
heart:
turn
thee,
behold
I
am
with
thee
according
to
thy
heart.
Then
said
Jonathan,
Behold,
we
will
pass
over
unto
the
men,
and
we
will
discover
ourselves
unto
them.
If
they
say
thus
unto
us,
Tarry
until
we
come
to
you;
then
we
will
stand
still
in
our
place,
and
will
not
go
up
unto
them.
But
if
they
say
thus,
Come
up
unto
us;
then
we
will
go
up:
for
the
LORD
hath
delivered
them
into
our
hand:
and
this
shall
be
the
sign
unto
us.
And
both
of
them
discovered
themselves
unto
the
garrison
of
the
Philistines:
and
the
Philistines
said,
Behold,
the
Hebrews
come
forth
out
of
the
holes
where
they
had
hid
themselves.
And
the
men
of
the
garrison
answered
Jonathan
and
his
armourbearer,
and
said,
Come
up
to
us,
and
we
will
shew
you
a
thing.
And
Jonathan
said
unto
his
armourbearer,
Come
up
after
me:
for
the
LORD
hath
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
Israel.
And
Jonathan
climbed
up
upon
his
hands
and
upon
his
feet,
and
his
armourbearer
after
him:
and
they
fell
before
Jonathan;
and
his
armourbearer
slew
them
after
him.
And
that
first
slaughter,
which
Jonathan
and
his
armourbearer
made,
was
about
twenty
men
within
as
it
were
half
a furrow’s
length
in
an
acre
of
land.
And
there
was
a
trembling
in
the
camp,
in
the
field,
and
among
all
the
people;
the
garrison,
and
the
spoilers,
they
also
trembled:
and
the
earth
quaked;
so
there
was
an
exceeding
great
trembling.
And
the
watchmen
of
Saul
in
Gibeah
of
Benjamin
looked;
and,
behold,
the
multitude
melted
away,
and
they
went
hither
and
thither.
Then
said
Saul
unto
the
people
that
were
with
him,
Number
now,
and
see
who
is
gone
from
us.
And
when
they
had
numbered,
behold,
Jonathan
and
his
armourbearer
were
not
there.
And
Saul
said
unto
Ahijah,
Bring
hither
the
ark
of
God.
For
the
ark
of
God
was
there
at
that
time
with
the
children
of
Israel.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
Saul
talked
unto
the
priest,
that
the
tumult
that
was
in
the
camp
of
the
Philistines
went
on
and
increased:
and
Saul
said
unto
the
priest,
Withdraw
thine
hand.
And
Saul
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him
were
gathered
together,
and
came
to
the
battle:
and,
behold,
every
man’s
sword
was
against
his
fellow,
and
there
was
a
very
great
discomfiture.
Now
the
Hebrews
that
were
with
the
Philistines
as
beforetime,
which
went
up
with
them
into
the
camp
from
the
country
round
about;
even
they
also
turned
to
be
with
the
Israelites
that
were
with
Saul
and
Jonathan.
Likewise
all
the
men
of
Israel
which
had
hid
themselves
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
when
they
heard
that
the
Philistines
fled,
even
they
also
followed
hard
after
them
in
the
battle.
So
the
LORD
saved
Israel
that
day:
and
the
battle
passed
over
by
Beth-aven.
And
the
men
of
Israel
were
distressed
that
day:
but
Saul
adjured
the
people,
saying,
Cursed
be
the
man
that
eateth
any
food
until
it
be
evening,
and
I
be
avenged
on
mine
enemies.
So
none
of
the
people
tasted
food.
And
all
the
people
came
into
the
forest;
and
there
was
honey
upon
the
ground.
And
when
the
people
were
come
unto
the
forest,
behold,
the
honey
dropped:
but
no
man
put
his
hand
to
his
mouth;
for
the
people
feared
the
oath.
But
Jonathan
heard
not
when
his
father
charged
the
people
with
the
oath:
wherefore
he
put
forth
the
end
of
the
rod
that
was
in
his
hand,
and
dipped
it
in
the
honeycomb,
and
put
his
hand
to
his
mouth;
and
his
eyes
were
enlightened.
Then
answered
one
of
the
people,
and
said,
Thy
father
straitly
charged
the
people
with
an
oath,
saying,
Cursed
be
the
man
that
eateth
food
this
day.
And
the
people
were
faint.
Then
said
Jonathan,
My
father
hath
troubled
the
land:
see,
I
pray
you,
how
mine
eyes
have
been
enlightened,
because
I
tasted
a
little
of
this
honey.
How
much
more,
if
haply
the
people
had
eaten
freely
today
of
the
spoil
of
their
enemies
which
they
found?
for
now
hath
there
been
no
great
slaughter
among
the
Philistines.
And
they
smote
of
the
Philistines
that
day
from
Michmash
to
Aijalon:
and
the
people
were
very
faint.
and
the
people
flew
upon
the
spoil,
and
took
sheep,
and
oxen,
and
calves,
and
slew
them
on
the
ground:
and
the
people
did
eat
them
with
the
blood.
Then
they
told
Saul,
saying,
Behold,
the
people
sin
against
the
LORD,
in
that
they
eat
with
the
blood.
And
he
said,
Ye
have
dealt
treacherously:
roll
a
great
stone
unto
me
this
day.
And
Saul
said,
Disperse
yourselves
among
the
people,
and
say
unto
them,
Bring
me
hither
every
man
his
ox,
and
every
man
his
sheep,
and
slay
them
here,
and
eat;
and
sin
not
against
the
LORD
in
eating
with
the
blood.
And
all
the
people
brought
every
man
his
ox
with
him
that
night,
and
slew
them
there.
And
Saul
built
an
altar
unto
the
LORD:
the
same
was
the
first
altar
that
he
built
unto
the
LORD.
And
Saul
said,
Let
us
go
down
after
the
Philistines
by
night,
and
spoil
them
until
the
morning
light,
and
let
us
not
leave
a
man
of
them.
And
they
said,
Do
whatsoever
seemeth
good
unto
thee.
Then
said
the
priest,
Let
us
draw
near
hither
unto
God.
And
Saul
asked
counsel
of
God,
Shall
I
go
down
after
the
Philistines?
wilt
thou
deliver
them
into
the
hand
of
Israel?
But
he
answered
him
not
that
day.
And
Saul
said,
Draw
nigh
hither,
all
ye
chiefs
of
the
people:
and
know
and
see
wherein
this
sin
hath
been
this
day.
For,
as
the
LORD
liveth,
which
saveth
Israel,
though
it
be
in
Jonathan
my
son,
he
shall
surely
die.
But
there
was
not
a
man
among
all
the
people
that
answered
him.
Then
said
he
unto
all
Israel,
Be
ye
on
one
side,
and
I
and
Jonathan
my
son
will
be
on
the
other
side.
And
the
people
said
unto
Saul,
Do
what
seemeth
good
unto
thee.
Therefore
Saul
said
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Shew
the
right.
And
Jonathan
and
Saul
were
taken
by
lot:
but
the
people
escaped.
And
Saul
said,
Cast
lots
between
me
and
Jonathan
my
son.
And
Jonathan
was
taken.
Then
Saul
said
to
Jonathan,
Tell
me
what
thou
hast
done.
And
Jonathan
told
him,
and
said,
I
did
certainly
taste
a
little
honey
with
the
end
of
the
rod
that
was
in
mine
hand;
and,
lo,
I
must
die.
And
Saul
said,
God
do
so
and
more
also:
for
thou shalt
surely
die,
Jonathan.
And
the
people
said
unto
Saul,
Shall
Jonathan
die,
who
hath
wrought
this
great
salvation
in
Israel?
God
forbid:
as
the
LORD
liveth,
there
shall
not
one
hair
of
his
head
fall
to
the
ground;
for
he
hath
wrought
with
God
this
day.
So
the
people
rescued
Jonathan,
that
he
died
not.
Then
Saul
went
up
from
following
the
Philistines:
and
the
Philistines
went
to
their
own
place.
Now
when
Saul
had
taken
the
kingdom
over
Israel,
he
fought
against
all
his
enemies
on
every
side,
against
Moab,
and
against
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
against
Edom,
and
against
the
kings
of
Zobah,
and
against
the
Philistines:
and
whithersoever
he
turned
himself,
he
vexed
them.
And
he
did
valiantly,
and
smote
the
Amalekites,
and
delivered
Israel
out
of
the
hands
of
them
that
spoiled
them.
Now
the
sons
of
Saul
were
Jonathan,
and
Ishvi,
and Malchishua:
and
the
names
of
his
two
daughters
were
these;
the
name
of
the
firstborn
Merab,
and
the
name
of
the
younger
Michal:
and
the
name
of
Saul’s
wife
was
Ahinoam
the
daughter
of
Ahimaaz:
and
the
name
of
the
captain
of
his
host
was
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
Saul’s
uncle.
And
Kish
was
the
father
of
Saul;
and
Ner
the
father
of
Abner
was
the
son
of
Abiel.
And
there
was
sore
war
against
the
Philistines
all
the
days
of
Saul:
and
when
Saul
saw
any
mighty
man,
or
any
valiant
man,
he
took
him
unto
him.
And
Samuel
said
unto
Saul,
The
LORD
sent
me
to
anoint
thee
to
be
king
over
his
people,
over
Israel:
now
therefore
hearken
thou
unto
the
voice
the
words
of
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
I
have
marked
that
which
Amalek
did
to
Israel,
how
he
set
himself
against
him
in
the
way,
when
he
came
up
out
of
Egypt.
Now
go
and
smite
Amalek,
and
utterly
destroy
all
that
they
have,
and
spare
them
not;
but
slay
both
man
and
woman,
infant
and
suckling,
ox
and
sheep,
camel
and
ass.
And
Saul
summoned
the
people,
and
numbered
them
in
Telaim,
two
hundred
thousand
footmen,
and
ten
thousand
men
of
Judah.
And
Saul
came
to
the
city
of
Amalek,
and
laid
wait
in
the
valley.
And
Saul
said
unto
the
Kenites,
Go,
depart,
get
you
down
from
among
the
Amalekites,
lest
I
destroy
you
with
them:
for
ye
shewed
kindness
to
all
the
children
of
Israel,
when
they
came
up
out
of
Egypt.
So
the
Kenites
departed
from
among
the
Amalekites.
And
Saul
Smote
the
Amalekites,
from
Havilah
as
thou
goest
to
Shur,
that
is
before
Egypt.
And
he
took
Agag
the
king
of
the
Amalekites
alive,
and
utterly
destroyed
all
the
people
with
the
edge
of
the
sword.
But
Saul
and
the
people
spared
Agag,
and
the
best
of
the
sheep,
and
of
the
oxen,
and
of
the
fatlings,
and
the
lambs,
and
all
that
was
good,
and
would
not
utterly
destroy
them:
but
every
thing
that
was
vile
and
refuse,
that
they
destroyed
utterly.
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Samuel,
saying,
It
repenteth
me
that
I
have
set
up
Saul
to
be
king:
for
he
is
turned
back
from
following
me,
and
hath
not
performed
my
commandments.
And
Samuel
was
wroth;
and
he
cried
unto
the
LORD
all
night.
And
Samuel
rose
early
to
meet
Saul
in
the
morning;
and
it
was
told
Samuel,
saying,
Saul
came
to
Carmel,
and,
behold,
he
set
him
up
a
monument,
and
is
gone
about,
and
passed
on,
and
gone
down
to
Gilgal.
And
Samuel
came
to
Saul:
and
Saul
said
unto
him,
Blessed
be
thou
of
the
LORD:
I
have
performed
the
commandment
of
the
LORD.
And
Samuel
said,
What
meaneth
then
this
bleating
of
the
sheep
in
mine
ears,
and
the
lowing
of
the
oxen
which
I
hear?
And
Saul
said,
They
have
brought
them
from
the
Amalekites:
for
the
people
spared
the
best
of
the
sheep
and
of
the
oxen,
to
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD
thy
God;
and
the
rest
we
have
utterly
destroyed.
Then
Samuel
said
unto
Saul,
Stay,
and
I
will
tell
thee
what
the
LORD
hath
said
to
me
this
night.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Say
on.
And
Samuel
said,
Though
thou wast
little
in
thine
own
sight, wast
thou
not
made
the
head
of
the
tribes
of
Israel?
And
the
LORD
anointed
thee
king
over
Israel;
and
the
LORD
sent
thee
on
a
journey,
and
said,
Go
and
utterly
destroy
the
sinners
the
Amalekites,
and
fight
against
them
until
they
be
consumed.
wherefore
then
didst
thou
not
obey
the
voice
of
the
LORD,
but
didst
fly
upon
the
spoil,
and
didst
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD?
And
Saul
said
unto
Samuel,
Yea,
I
have
obeyed
the
voice
of
the
LORD,
and
have
gone
the
way
which
the
LORD
sent
me,
and
have
brought
Agag
the
king
of
Amalek,
and
have
utterly
destroyed
the
Amalekites.
But
the
people
took
of
the
spoil,
sheep
and
oxen,
the
chief
of
the
devoted
things,
to
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD
thy
God
in
Gilgal.
And
Samuel
said,
Hath
the
LORD
as
great
delight
in
burnt
offerings
and
sacrifices,
as
in
obeying
the
voice
of
the
LORD?
Behold,
to
obey
is
better
than
sacrifice,
and
to
hearken
than
the
fat
of
rams.
For
rebellion
is
as
the
sin
of
witchcraft,
and
stubbornness
is
as
idolatry
and
teraphim.
Because
thou
hast
rejected
the
word
of
the
LORD,
he
hath
also
rejected
thee
from
being
king.
And
Saul
said
unto
Samuel,
I
have
sinned:
for
I
have
transgressed
the
commandment
of
the
LORD,
and
thy
words:
because
I
feared
the
people,
and
obeyed
their
voice.
Now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
pardon
my
sin,
and
turn
again
with
me,
that
I
may
worship
the
LORD.
And
Samuel
said
unto
Saul,
I
will
not
return
with
thee:
for
thou
hast
rejected
the
word
of
the
LORD,
and
the
LORD
hath
rejected
thee
from
being
king
over
Israel.
And
as
Samuel
turned
about
to
go
away,
he
laid
hold
upon
the
skirt
of
his
robe,
and
it
rent.
And
Samuel
said
unto
him,
The
LORD
hath
rent
the
kingdom
of
Israel
from
thee
this
day,
and
hath
given
it
to
a
neighbour
of
thine,
that
is
better
than
thou.
And
also
the
Strength
of
Israel
will
not
lie
nor
repent:
for
he
is
not
a
man.
that
he
should
repent.
Then
he
said,
I
have
sinned:
yet
honour
me
now,
I
pray
thee,
before
the
elders
of
my
people,
and
before
Israel,
and
turn
again
with
me,
that
I
may
worship
the
LORD
thy
God.
So
Samuel
turned
again
after
Saul;
and
Saul
worshipped
the
LORD.
Then
said
Samuel,
Bring
ye
hither
to
me
Agag
the
king
of
the
Amalekites.
And
Agag
came
unto
him
delicately.
And
Agag
said,
Surely
the
bitterness
of
death
is
past.
And
Samuel
said,
As
thy
sword
hath
made
women
childless,
so
shall
thy
mother
be
childless
among
women.
And
Samuel
hewed
Agag
in
pieces
before
the
LORD
in
Gilgal.
Then
Samuel
went
to
Ramah;
and
Saul
went
up
to
his
house
to
Gibeah
of
Saul.
And
Samuel
came
no
more
to
see
Saul
until
the
day
of
his
death;
for
Samuel
mourned
for
Saul:
and
the
LORD
repented
that
he
had
made
Saul
king
over
Israel.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Samuel,
How
long
wilt
thou
mourn
for
Saul,
seeing
I
have
rejected
him
from
being
king
over
Israel?
fill
thine
horn
with
oil,
and
go,
I
will
send
thee
to
Jesse
the
Beth-lehemite:
for
I
have
provided
me
a
king
among
his
sons.
And
Samuel
said,
How
can
I
go?
if
Saul
hear
it,
he
will
kill
me.
And
the
LORD
said,
Take
an
heifer
with
thee,
and
say,
I
am
come
to
sacrifice
to
the
LORD.
And
call
Jesse
to
the
sacrifice,
and
I
will
shew
thee
what
thou shalt
do:
and
thou shalt
anoint
unto
me
him
whom
I
name
unto
thee.
And
Samuel
did
that
which
the
LORD
spake,
and
came
to
Beth-lehem.
And
the
elders
of
the
city
came
to
meet
him
trembling,
and
said,
Comest
thou
peaceably?
And
he
said,
Peaceably:
I
am
come
to
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD:
sanctify
yourselves,
and
come
with
me
to
the
sacrifice.
And
he
sanctified
Jesse
and
his
sons,
and
called
them
to
the
sacrifice.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
were
come,
that
he
looked
on
Eliab,
and
said,
Surely
the
LORD’S
anointed
is
before
him.
But
the
LORD
said
unto
Samuel,
Look
not
on
his
countenance,
or
on
the
height
of
his
stature;
because
I
have
rejected
him:
for
the
LORD
seeth
not
as
man
seeth;
for
man
looketh
on
the
outward
appearance,
but
the
LORD
looketh
on
the
heart.
Then
Jesse
called
Abinadab,
and
made
him
pass
before
Samuel.
And
he
said,
Neither
hath
the
LORD
chosen
this.
Then
Jesse
made
Shammah
to
pass
by.
And
he
said,
Neither
hath
the
LORD
chosen
this.
And
Jesse
made
seven
of
his
sons
to
pass
before
Samuel.
And
Samuel
said
unto
Jesse,
The
LORD
hath
not
chosen
these.
And
Samuel
said
unto
Jesse,
Are
here
all
thy
children?
And
he
said,
There
remaineth
yet
the
youngest,
and,
behold,
he
keepeth
the
sheep.
And
Samuel
said
unto
Jesse,
Send
and
fetch
him:
for
we
will
not
sit
down
till
he
come
hither.
And
he
sent,
and
brought
him
in.
Now
he
was
ruddy,
and
withal
of
a
beautiful
countenance,
and
goodly
to
look
upon.
And
the
LORD
said,
Arise,
anoint
him:
for
this
is
he.
Then
Samuel
took
the
horn
of
oil,
and
anointed
him
in
the
midst
of
his
brethren:
and
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
came
mightily
upon
David
from
that
day
forward.
So
Samuel
rose
up,
and
went
to
Ramah.
Now
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
had
departed
from
Saul,
and
an
evil
spirit
from
the
LORD
troubled
him.
And
Saul’s
servants
said
unto
him,
Behold
now,
an
evil
spirit
from
God
troubleth
thee.
Let
our
lord
now
command
thy
servants,
which
are
before
thee,
to
seek
out
a
man
who
is
a
cunning
player
on
the
harp:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
the
evil
spirit
from
God
is
upon
thee,
that
he
shall
play
with
his
hand,
and
thou shalt
be
well.
And
Saul
said
unto
his
servants,
Provide
me
now
a
man
that
can
play
well,
and
bring
him
to
me.
Then
answered
one
of
the
young
men,
and
said,
Behold,
I
have
seen
a
son
of
Jesse
the
Beth-lehemite,
that
is
cunning
in
playing,
and
a
mighty
man
of
valour,
and
a
man
of
war,
and
prudent
in
speech,
and
a
comely
person,
and
the
LORD
is
with
him.
Wherefore
Saul
sent
messengers
unto
Jesse,
and
said,
Send
me
David
thy
son,
which
is
with
the
sheep.
And
Jesse
took
an
ass
laden
with
bread,
and
a
bottle
of
wine,
and
a
kid,
and
sent
them
by
David
his
son
unto
Saul.
And
David
came
to
Saul,
and
stood
before
him:
and
he
loved
him
greatly;
and
he
became
his
armourbearer.
And
Saul
sent
to
Jesse,
saying,
Let
David,
I
pray
thee,
stand
before
me;
for
he
hath
found
favour
in
my
sight.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
evil
spirit
from
God
was
upon
Saul,
that
David
took
the
harp,
and
played
with
his
hand:
so
Saul
was
refreshed,
and
was
well,
and
the
evil
spirit
departed
from
him.
Now
the
Philistines
gathered
together
their
armies
to
battle,
and
they
were
gathered
together
at
Socoh,
which belongeth
to
Judah,
and
pitched
between
Socoh
and
Azekah,
in
Ephes-dammim.
And
Saul
and
the
men
of
Israel
were
gathered
together,
and
pitched
in
the
vale
of
Elah,
and
set
the
battle
in
array
against
the
Philistines.
And
the
Philistines
stood
on
the
mountain
on
the
one
side,
and
Israel
stood
on
the
mountain
on
the
other
side:
and
there
was
a
valley
between
them.
And
there
went
out
a
champion
out
of
the
camp
of
the
Philistines,
named
Goliath,
of
Gath,
whose
height
was
six
cubits
and
a
span.
And
he
had
an
helmet
of
brass
upon
his
head,
and
he
was
clad
with
a
coat
of
mail;
and
the
weight
of
the
coat
was
five
thousand
shekels
of
brass.
And
he
had
greaves
of
brass
upon
his
legs,
and
a
javelin
of
brass
between
his
shoulders.
And
the
staff
of
his
spear
was
like
a
weaver’s
beam;
and
his
spear’s
head
weighed
six
hundred
shekels
of
iron:
and
his
shield-bearer
went
before
him.
And
he
stood
and
cried
unto
the
armies
of
Israel,
and
said
unto
them,
Why
are
ye
come
out
to
set
your
battle
in
array?
am
not
I
a
Philistine,
and
ye
servants
to
Saul?
choose
you
a
man
for
you,
and
let
him
come
down
to
me.
If
he
be
able
to
fight
with
me,
and
kill
me,
then
will
we
be
your
servants:
but
if
I
prevail
against
him,
and
kill
him,
then
shall
ye
be
our
servants,
and
serve
us.
And
the
Philistine
said,
I
defy
the
armies
of
Israel
this
day;
give
me
a
man,
that
we
may
fight
together.
And
when
Saul
and
all
Israel
heard
those
words
of
the
Philistine,
they
were
dismayed,
and
greatly
afraid.
Now
David
was
the
son
of
that
Ephrathite
of
Beth-lehem-judah,
whose
name
was
Jesse;
and
he
had
eight
sons:
and
the
man
was
an
old
man
in
the
days
of
Saul,
stricken
in
years
among
men.
And
the
three
eldest
sons
of
Jesse
had
gone
after
Saul
to
the
battle:
and
the
names
of
his
three
sons
that
went
to
the
battle
were
Eliab
the
firstborn,
and
next
unto
him
Abinadab,
and
the
third
Shammah.
And
David
was
the
youngest:
and
the
three
eldest
followed
Saul.
Now
David
went
to
and
fro
from
Saul
to
feed
his
father’s
sheep
at
Beth-lehem.
And
the
Philistine
drew
near
morning
and
evening,
and
presented
himself
forty
days.
And
Jesse
said
unto
David
his
son,
Take
now
for
thy
brethren
an
ephah
of
this
parched
corn,
and
these
ten
loaves,
and
carry
them
quickly
to
the
camp
to
thy
brethren;
and
bring
these
ten
cheeses
unto
the
captain
of
their
thousand,
and
look
how
thy
brethren
fare,
and
take
their
pledge.
Now
Saul,
and
they,
and
all
the
men
of
Israel,
were
in
the
vale
of
Elah,
fighting
with
the
Philistines.
And
David
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
left
the
sheep
with
a
keeper,
and
took,
and
went,
as
Jesse
had
commanded
him;
and
he
came
to
the
place
of
the
wagons,
as
the
host
which
was
going
forth
to
the
fight
shouted
for
the
battle.
And
Israel
and
the
Philistines
put
the
battle
in
array,
army
against
army.
And
David
left
his
baggage
in
the
hand
of
the
keeper
of
the
baggage,
and
ran
to
the
army,
and
came
and
saluted
his
brethren.
And
as
he
talked
with
them,
behold,
there
came
up
the
champion,
the
Philistine
of
Gath,
Goliath
by
name,
out
of
the
ranks
of
the
Philistines,
and
spake
according
to
the
same
words:
and
David
heard
them.
And
all
the
men
of
Israel,
when
they
saw
the
man,
fled
from
him,
and
were
sore
afraid.
And
the
men
of
Israel
said,
Have
ye
seen
this
man
that
is
come
up?
surely
to
defy
Israel
is
he
come
up:
and
it
shall
be,
that
the
man
who
killeth
him,
the
king
will
enrich
him
with
great
riches,
and
will
give
him
his
daughter,
and
make
his
father’s
house
free
in
Israel.
And
David
spake
to
the
men
that
stood
by
him,
saying,
What
shall
be
done
to
the
man
that
killeth
this
Philistine,
and
taketh
away
the
reproach
from
Israel?
for
who
is
this
uncircumcised
Philistine,
that
he
should
defy
the
armies
of
the
living
God?
And
the
people
answered
him
after
this
manner,
saying,
So
shall
it
be
done
to
the
man
that
killeth
him.
And
Eliab
his
eldest
brother
heard
when
he
spake
unto
the
men;
and
Eliab’s
anger
was
kindled
against
David,
and
he
said,
Why
art
thou
come
down?
and
with
whom
hast
thou
left
those
few
sheep
in
the
wilderness?
I
know
thy
pride,
and
the
naughtiness
of
thine
heart;
for
thou
art
come
down
that
thou mightest
see
the
battle.
And
David
said,
What
have
I
now
done?
Is
there
not
a
cause?
And
he
turned
away
from
him
toward
another,
and
spake
after
the
same
manner:
and
the
people
answered
him
again
after
the
former
manner.
And
when
the
words
were
heard
which
David
spake,
they
rehearsed
them
before
Saul;
and
he
sent
for
him.
And
David
said
to
Saul,
Let
no
man’s
heart
fail
because
of
him;
thy
servant
will
go
and
fight
with
this
Philistine.
And
Saul
said
to
David,
Thou
art
not
able
to
go
against
this
Philistine
to
fight
with
him:
for
thou
art
but
a
youth,
and
he
a
man
of
war
from
his
youth.
And
David
said
unto
Saul,
Thy
servant
kept
his
father’s
sheep;
and
when
there
came
a
lion,
or
a
bear,
and
took
a
lamb
out
of
the
flock,
I
went
out
after
him,
and
smote
him,
and
delivered
it
out
of
his
mouth:
and
when
he
arose
against
me,
I
caught
him
by
his
beard,
and
smote
him,
and
slew
him.
Thy
servant
smote
both
the
lion
and
the
bear:
and
this
uncircumcised
Philistine
shall
be
as
one
of
them,
seeing
he
hath
defied
the
armies
of
the
living
God.
And
David
said,
The
LORD
that
delivered
me
out
of
the
paw
of
the
lion,
and
out
of
the
paw
of
the
bear,
he
will
deliver
me
out
of
the
hand
of
this
Philistine.
And
Saul
said
unto
David,
Go,
and
the
LORD
shall
be
with
thee.
And
Saul
clad
David
with
his
apparel,
and
he
put
an
helmet
of
brass
upon
his
head,
and
he
clad
him
with
a
coat
of
mail.
And
David
girded
his
sword
upon
his
apparel,
and
he
assayed
to
go;
for
he
had
not
proved
it.
And
David
said
unto
Saul,
I
cannot
go
with
these;
for
I
have
not
proved
them.
And
David
put
them
off
him.
And
he
took
his
staff
in
his
hand,
and
chose
him
five
smooth
stones
out
of
the
brook,
and
put
them
in
the
shepherd’s
bag
which
he
had,
even
in
his
scrip;
and
his
sling
was
in
his
hand:
and
he
drew
near
to
the
Philistine.
And
the
Philistine
came
on
and
drew
near
unto
David;
and
the
man
that
bare
the
shield
went
before
him.
And
when
the
Philistine
looked
about,
and
saw
David,
he
disdained
him:
for
he
was
but
a
youth,
and
ruddy,
and
withal
of
a
fair
countenance.
And
the
Philistine
said
unto
David,
Am
I
a
dog,
that
thou
comest
to
me
with
staves?
And
the
Philistine
cursed
David
by
his
gods.
And
the
Philistine
said
to
David,
Come
to
me,
and
I
will
give
thy
flesh
unto
the
fowls
of
the
air,
and
to
the
beasts
of
the
field.
Then
said
David
to
the
Philistine,
Thou
comest
to
me
with
a
sword,
and
with
a
spear,
and
with
a
javelin:
but
I
come
to
thee
in
the
name
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
the
armies
of
Israel,
which
thou
hast
defied.
This
day
will
the
LORD
deliver
thee
into
mine
hand;
and
I
will
smite
thee,
and
take
thine
head
from
off
thee;
and
I
will
give
the
carcases
of
the
host
of
the
Philistines
this
day
unto
the
fowls
of
the
air,
and
to
the
wild
beasts
of
the
earth;
that
all
the
earth
may
know
that
there
is
a
God
in
Israel:
and
that
all
this
assembly
may
know
that
the
LORD
saveth
not
with
sword
and
spear:
for
the
battle
is
the
LORD’S,
and
he
will
give
you
into
our
hand.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
Philistine
arose,
and
came
and
drew
nigh
to
meet
David,
that
David
hastened,
and
ran
toward
the
army
to
meet
the
Philistine.
And
David
put
his
hand
in
his
bag,
and
took
thence
a
stone,
and
slang
it,
and
smote
the
Philistine
in
his
forehead;
and
the
stone
sank
into
his
forehead,
and
he
fell
upon
his
face
to
the
earth.
So
David
prevailed
over
the
Philistine
with
a
sling
and
with
a
stone,
and
smote
the
Philistine,
and
slew
him;
but
there
was
no
sword
in
the
hand
of
David.
Then
David
ran,
and
stood
over
the
Philistine,
and
took
his
sword,
and
drew
it
out
of
the
sheath
thereof,
and
slew
him,
and
cut
off
his
head
therewith.
And
when
the
Philistines
saw
that
their
champion
was
dead,
they
fled.
And
the
men
of
Israel
and
of
Judah
arose,
and
shouted,
and
pursued
the
Philistines,
until
thou
comest
to Gai,
and
to
the
gates
of
Ekron.
And
the
wounded
of
the
Philistines
fell
down
by
the
way
to
Shaaraim,
even
unto
Gath,
and
unto
Ekron.
And
the
children
of
Israel
returned
from
chasing
after
the
Philistines,
and
they
spoiled
their
camp.
And
David
took
the
head
of
the
Philistine,
and
brought
it
to
Jerusalem;
but
he
put
his
armour
in
his
tent.
And
when
Saul
saw
David
go
forth
against
the
Philistine,
he
said
unto
Abner,
the
captain
of
the
host,
Abner,
whose
son
is
this
youth?
And
Abner
said,
As
thy
soul
liveth,
O
king,
I
cannot
tell.
And
the
king
said,
Inquire
thou
whose
son
the
stripling
is.
And
as
David
returned
from
the
slaughter
of
the
Philistine,
Abner
took
him,
and
brought
him
before
Saul
with
the
head
of
the
Philistine
in
his
hand.
And
Saul
said
to
him,
Whose
son
art
thou,
thou
young
man?
And
David
answered,
I
am
the
son
of
thy
servant
Jesse
the
Beth-lehemite.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
had
made
an
end
of
speaking
unto
Saul,
that
the
soul
of
Jonathan
was
knit
with
the
soul
of
David,
and
Jonathan
loved
him
as
his
own
soul.
And
Saul
took
him
that
day,
and
would
let
him
go
no
more
home
to
his
father’s
house.
Then
Jonathan
and
David
made
a
covenant,
because
he
loved
him
as
his
own
soul.
And
Jonathan
stripped
himself
of
the
robe
that
was
upon
him,
and
gave
it
to
David,
and
his
apparel,
even
to
his
sword,
and
to
his
bow,
and
to
his
girdle.
And
David
went
out
whithersoever
Saul
sent
him,
and
behaved
himself
wisely:
and
Saul
set
him
over
the
men
of
war,
and
it
was
good
in
the
sight
of
all
the
people,
and
also
in
the
sight
of
Saul’s
servants.
And
it
came
to
pass
as
they
came,
when
David
returned
from
the
slaughter
of
the
Philistine,
that
the
women
came
out
of
all
the
cities
of
Israel,
singing
and
dancing,
to
meet
king
Saul,
with
timbrels,
with
joy,
and
with
instruments
of
music.
And
the
women
sang
one
to
another
in
their
play,
and
said,
Saul
hath
slain
his
thousands,
and
David
his
ten
thousands.
And
Saul
was
very
wroth,
and
this
saying
displeased
him;
and
he
said,
They
have
ascribed
unto
David
ten
thousands,
and
to
me
they
have
ascribed
but
thousands:
and
what
can
he
have
more
but
the
kingdom?
And
Saul
eyed
David
from
that
day
and
forward.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
an
evil
spirit
from
God
came
mightily
upon
Saul,
and
he
prophesied
in
the
midst
of
the
house:
and
David
played
with
his
hand,
as
he
did
day
by
day:
and
Saul
had
his
spear
in
his
hand.
and
Saul
cast
the
spear;
for
he
said,
I
will
smite
David
even
to
the
wall.
And
David
avoided
out
of
his
presence
twice.
And
Saul
was
afraid
of
David,
because
the
LORD
was
with
him,
and
was
departed
from
Saul.
Therefore
Saul
removed
him
from
him,
and
made
him
his
captain
over
a
thousand;
and
he
went
out
and
came
in
before
the
people.
And
David
behaved
himself
wisely
in
all
his
ways;
and
the
LORD
was
with
him.
And
when
Saul
saw
that
he
behaved
himself
very
wisely,
he
stood
in
awe
of
him.
But
all
Israel
and
Judah
loved
David;
for
he
went
out
and
came
in
before
them.
And
Saul
said
to
David,
Behold,
my
elder
daughter
Merab,
her
will
I
give
thee
to
wife:
only
be
thou
valiant
for
me.
and
fight
the
LORD’S
battles.
For
Saul
said,
Let
not
mine
hand
be
upon
him,
but
let
the
hand
of
the
Philistines
be
upon
him.
And
David
said
unto
Saul,
Who
am
I,
and
what
is
my
life,
or
my
father’s
family
in
Israel,
that
I
should
be
son
in
law
to
the
king?
But
it
came
to
pass
at
the
time
when
Merab
Saul’s
daughter
should
have
been
given
to
David,
that
she
was
given
unto
Adriel
the
Meholathite
to
wife.
And
Michal
Saul’s
daughter
loved
David:
and
they
told
Saul,
and
the
thing
pleased
him.
And
Saul
said,
I
will
give
him
her,
that
she
may
be
a
snare
to
him,
and
that
the
hand
of
the
Philistines
may
be
against
him.
Wherefore
Saul
said
to
David,
Thou shalt
this
day
be
my
son
in
law
a
second
time.
And
Saul
commanded
his
servants,
saying,
Commune
with
David
secretly,
and
say,
Behold,
the
king
hath
delight
in
thee,
and
all
his
servants
love
thee:
now
therefore
be
the
king’s
son
in
law.
And
Saul’s
servants
spake
those
words
in
the
ears
of
David.
And
David
said,
Seemeth
it
to
you
a
light
thing
to
be
the
king’s
son
in
law,
seeing
that
I
am
a
poor
man,
and
lightly
esteemed?
And
the
servants
of
Saul
told
him,
saying,
On
this
manner
spake
David.
And
Saul
said,
Thus
shall
ye
say
to
David,
The
king
desireth
not
any
dowry,
but
an
hundred
foreskins
of
the
Philistines,
to
be
avenged
of
the
king’s
enemies.
Now
Saul
thought
to
make
David
fall
by
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
And
when
his
servants
told
David
these
words,
it
pleased
David
well
to
be
the
king’s
son
in
law.
And
the
days
were
not
expired;
and
David
arose
and
went,
he
and
his
men,
and
slew
of
the
Philistines
two
hundred
men;
and
David
brought
their
foreskins,
and
they
gave
them
in
full
tale
to
the
king,
that
he
might
be
the
king’s
son
in
law.
And
Saul
gave
him
Michal
his
daughter
to
wife.
And
Saul
saw
and
knew
that
the
LORD
was
with
David;
and
Michal
Saul’s
daughter
loved
him.
And
Saul
was
yet
the
more
afraid
of
David;
and
Saul
was
David’s
enemy
continually.
Then
the
princes
of
the
Philistines
went
forth:
and
it
came
to
pass,
as
often
as
they
went
forth,
that
David
behaved
himself
more
wisely
than
all
the
servants
of
Saul;
so
that
his
name
was
much
set
by.
And
Saul
spake
to
Jonathan
his
son,
and
to
all
his
servants,
that
they
should
slay
David.
But
Jonathan
Saul’s
son
delighted
much
in
David.
And
Jonathan
told
David,
saying,
Saul
my
father
seeketh
to
slay
thee:
now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
take
heed
to
thyself
in
the
morning,
and
abide
in
a
secret
place,
and
hide
thyself:
and
I
will
go
out
and
stand
beside
my
father
in
the
field
where
thou
art,
and
I
will
commune
with
my
father
of
thee;
and
if
I
see aught,
I
will
tell
thee.
And
Jonathan
spake
good
of
David
unto
Saul
his
father,
and
said
unto
him,
Let
not
the
king
sin
against
his
servant,
against
David;
because
he
hath
not
sinned
against
thee,
and
because
his
works
have
been
to thee-ward
very
good:
for
he
put
his
life
in
his
hand,
and
smote
the
Philistine,
and
the
LORD
wrought
a
great
victory
for
all
Israel:
thou
sawest
it,
and
didst
rejoice:
wherefore
then
wilt
thou
sin
against
innocent
blood,
to
slay
David
without
a
cause?
And
Saul
hearkened
unto
the
voice
of
Jonathan:
and
Saul
sware,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
he
shall
not
be
put
to
death.
And
Jonathan
called
David,
and
Jonathan
shewed
him
all
those
things.
And
Jonathan
brought
David
to
Saul,
and
he
was
in
his
presence,
as
beforetime.
And
there
was
war
again:
and
David
went
out,
and
fought
with
the
Philistines,
and
slew
them
with
a
great
slaughter;
and
they
fled
before
him.
And
an
evil
spirit
from
the
LORD
was
upon
Saul
as
he
sat
in
his
house
with
his
spear
in
his
hand;
and
David
played
with
his
hand.
And
Saul
sought
to
smite
David
even
to
the
wall
with
the
spear;
but
he
slipped
away
out
of
Saul’s
presence,
and
he
smote
the
spear
into
the
wall:
and
David
fled,
and
escaped
that
night.
And
Saul
sent
messengers
unto
David’s
house,
to
watch
him,
and
to
slay
him
in
the
morning:
and
Michal
David’s
wife
told
him,
saying,
If
thou
save
not
thy
life to-night,
tomorrow
thou shalt
be
slain.
So
Michal
let
David
down
through
the
window:
and
he
went,
and
fled,
and
escaped;
And
Michal
took
the
teraphim,
and
laid
it
in
the
bed,
and
put
a
pillow
of
goats’
hair
at
the
head
thereof,
and
covered
it
with
the
clothes.
And
when
Saul
sent
messengers
to
take
David,
she
said,
He
is
sick.
And
Saul
sent
the
messengers
to
see
David,
saying,
Bring
him
up
to
me
in
the
bed,
that
I
may
slay
him.
And
when
the
messengers
came
in,
behold,
the
teraphim
was
in
the
bed,
with
the
pillow
of
goats’
hair
at
the
head
thereof.
And
Saul
said
unto
Michal,
Why
hast
thou
deceived
me
thus,
and
let
mine
enemy
go,
that
he
is
escaped?
And
Michal
answered
Saul,
He
said
unto
me,
Let
me
go;
why
should
I
kill
thee?
Now
David
fled,
and
escaped,
and
came
to
Samuel
to
Ramah,
and
told
him
all
that
Saul
had
done
to
him.
And
he
and
Samuel
went
and
dwelt
in
Naioth.
And
it
was
told
Saul,
saying,
Behold,
David
is
at
Naioth
in
Ramah.
And
Saul
sent
messengers
to
take
David:
and
when
they
saw
the
company
of
the
prophets
prophesying,
and
Samuel
standing
as
head
over
them,
the
spirit
of
God
came
upon
the
messengers
of
Saul,
and
they
also
prophesied;
And
when
it
was
told
Saul,
he
sent
other
messengers,
and
they
also
prophesied.
And
Saul
sent
messengers
again
the
third
time,
and
they
also
prophesied.
Then
went
he
also
to
Ramah,
and
came
to
the
great
well
that
is
in
Secu:
and
he
asked
and
said,
Where
are
Samuel
and
David?
And
one
said,
Behold,
they
be
at
Naioth
in
Ramah.
And
he
went
thither
to
Naioth
in
Ramah:
and
the
spirit
of
God
came
upon
him
also,
and
he
went
on,
and
prophesied,
until
he
came
to
Naioth
in
Ramah.
And
he
also
stripped
off
his
clothes,
and
he
also
prophesied
before
Samuel,
and
lay
down
naked
all
that
day
and
all
that
night.
Wherefore
they
say,
Is
Saul
also
among
the
prophets?
And
David
fled
from
Naioth
in
Ramah,
and
came
and
said
before
Jonathan,
What
have
I
done?
what
is
mine
iniquity?
and
what
is
my
sin
before
thy
father,
that
he
seeketh
my
life?
And
he
said
unto
him,
God
forbid;
thou shalt
not
die:
behold,
my
father
doeth
nothing
either
great
or
small,
but
that
he discloseth
it
unto
me:
and
why
should
my
father
hide
this
thing
from
me?
it
is
not
so.
And
David
sware
moreover,
and
said,
Thy
father
knoweth
well
that
I
have
found
grace
in
thine
eyes;
and
he
saith,
Let
not
Jonathan
know
this,
lest
he
be
grieved:
but
truly
as
the
LORD
liveth,
and
as
thy
soul
liveth,
there
is
but
a
step
between
me
and
death.
Then
said
Jonathan
unto
David,
Whatsoever
thy
soul
desireth,
I
will
even
do
it
for
thee.
And
David
said
unto
Jonathan,
Behold,
tomorrow
is
the
new
moon,
and
I
should
not
fail
to
sit
with
the
king
at
meat:
but
let
me
go,
that
I
may
hide
myself
in
the
field
unto
the
third
day
at
even.
If
thy
father
miss
me
at
all,
then
say,
David
earnestly
asked
leave
of
me
that
he
might
run
to
Beth-lehem
his
city:
for
it
is
the
yearly
sacrifice
there
for
all
the
family.
If
he
say
thus,
It
is
well;
thy
servant
shall
have
peace:
but
if
he
be
wroth,
then
know
that
evil
is
determined
by
him.
Therefore
deal
kindly
with
thy
servant;
for
thou
hast
brought
thy
servant
into
a
covenant
of
the
LORD
with
thee:
but
if
there
be
in
me
iniquity,
slay
me
thyself;
for
why shouldest
thou
bring
me
to
thy
father?
And
Jonathan
said,
Far
be
it
from
thee:
for
if
I
should
at
all
know
that
evil
were
determined
by
my
father
to
come
upon
thee,
then
would
not
I
tell
it
thee?
Then
said
David
to
Jonathan,
Who
shall
tell
me
if perchance
thy
father
answer
thee
roughly?
And
Jonathan
said
unto
David,
Come
and
let
us
go
out
into
the
field.
And
they
went
out
both
of
them
into
the
field.
And
Jonathan
said
unto
David,
The
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
be
witness;
when
I
have
sounded
my
father
about
this
time
tomorrow,
or
the
third
day,
behold,
if
there
be
good
toward
David,
shall
I
not
then
send
unto
thee,
and
disclose
it
unto
thee?
The
LORD
do
so
to
Jonathan,
and
more
also,
should
it
please
my
father
to
do
thee
evil,
if
I
disclose
it
not
unto
thee,
and
send
thee
away,
that
thou
mayest
go
in
peace:
and
the
LORD
be
with
thee,
as
he
hath
been
with
my
father.
And
thou shalt
not
only
while
yet
I
live
shew
me
the
kindness
of
the
LORD,
that
I
die
not:
but
also
thou shalt
not
cut
off
thy
kindness
from
my
house
for
ever:
no,
not
when
the
LORD
hath
cut
off
the
enemies
of
David
every
one
from
the
face
of
the
earth.
So
Jonathan
made
a
covenant
with
the
house
of
David,
saying,
And
the
LORD
shall
require
it
at
the
hand
of
David’s
enemies.
And
Jonathan
caused
David
to
swear
again,
for
the
love
that
he
had
to
him:
for
he
loved
him
as
he
loved
his
own
soul.
Then
Jonathan
said
unto
him,
Tomorrow
is
the
new
moon:
and
thou shalt
be
missed,
because
thy
seat
will
be
empty.
And
when
thou
hast
stayed
three
days,
thou shalt
go
down
quickly,
and
come
to
the
place
where
thou
didst
hide
thyself
when
the
business
was
in
hand,
and shalt
remain
by
the
stone
Ezel.
And
I
will
shoot
three
arrows
on
the
side
thereof,
as
though
I
shot
at
a
mark.
And,
behold,
I
will
send
the
lad,
saying,
Go,
find
the
arrows.
If
I
say
unto
the
lad,
Behold,
the
arrows
are
on
this
side
of
thee:
take
them,
and
come;
for
there
is
peace
to
thee
and
no
hurt,
as
the
LORD
liveth.
But
if
I
say
thus
unto
the
boy,
Behold,
the
arrows
are
beyond
thee:
go
thy
way;
for
the
LORD
hath
sent
thee
away.
And
as
touching
the
matter
which
thou
and
I
have
spoken
of,
behold,
the
LORD
is
between
thee
and
me
for
ever.
So
David
hid
himself
in
the
field:
and
when
the
new
moon
was
come,
the
king
sat
him
down
to
eat
meat.
And
the
king
sat
upon
his
seat,
as
at
other
times,
even
upon
the
seat
by
the
wall;
and
Jonathan
stood
up,
and
Abner
sat
by
Saul’s
side:
but
David’s
place
was
empty.
Nevertheless
Saul
spake
not
any
thing
that
day:
for
he
thought,
Something
hath
befallen
him,
he
is
not
clean;
surely
he
is
not
clean.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow
after
the
new
moon,
which
was
the
second
day,
that
David’s
place
was
empty:
and
Saul
said
unto
Jonathan
his
son,
Wherefore
cometh
not
the
son
of
Jesse
to
meat,
neither
yesterday,
nor
today?
And
Jonathan
answered
Saul,
David
earnestly
asked
leave
of
me
to
go
to
Beth-lehem:
and
he
said,
Let
me
go,
I
pray
thee;
for
our
family
hath
a
sacrifice
in
the
city;
and
my
brother,
he
hath
commanded
me
to
be
there:
and
now,
if
I
have
found
favour
in
thine
eyes,
let
me
get
away,
I
pray
thee,
and
see
my
brethren.
Therefore
he
is
not
come
unto
the
king’s
table.
Then
Saul’s
anger
was
kindled
against
Jonathan,
and
he
said
unto
him,
Thou
son
of
a
perverse
rebellious
woman,
do
not
I
know
that
thou
hast
chosen
the
son
of
Jesse
to
thine
own
shame,
and
unto
the
shame
of
thy
mother’s
nakedness?
For
as
long
as
the
son
of
Jesse
liveth
upon
the
ground,
thou shalt
not
be
stablished,
nor
thy
kingdom.
Wherefore
now
send
and
fetch
him
unto
me,
for
he
shall
surely
die.
And
Jonathan
answered
Saul
his
father,
and
said
unto
him,
Wherefore
should
he
be
put
to
death?
what
hath
he
done?
And
Saul
cast
his
spear
at
him
to
smite
him:
whereby
Jonathan
knew
that
it
was
determined
of
his
father
to
put
David
to
death.
So
Jonathan
arose
from
the
table
in
fierce
anger,
and
did
eat
no
meat
the
second
day
of
the
month:
for
he
was
grieved
for
David,
because
his
father
had
done
him
shame.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning,
that
Jonathan
went
out
into
the
field
at
the
time
appointed
with
David,
and
a
little
lad
with
him.
And
he
said
unto
his
lad,
Run,
find
now
the
arrows
which
I
shoot.
And
as
the
lad
ran,
he
shot
an
arrow
beyond
him.
And
when
the
lad
was
come
to
the
place
of
the
arrow
which
Jonathan
had
shot,
Jonathan
cried
after
the
lad,
and
said,
Is
not
the
arrow
beyond
thee?
And
Jonathan
cried
after
the
lad,
Make
speed,
haste,
stay
not.
And
Jonathan’s
lad
gathered
up
the
arrows,
and
came
to
his
master.
But
the
lad
knew
not
any
thing:
only
Jonathan
and
David
knew
the
matter.
And
Jonathan
gave
his
weapons
unto
his
lad,
and
said
unto
him,
Go,
carry
them
to
the
city.
And
as
soon
as
the
lad
was
gone,
David
arose
out
of
a
place
toward
the
South,
and
fell
on
his
face
to
the
ground,
and
bowed
himself
three
times:
and
they
kissed
one
another,
and
wept
one
with
another,
until
David
exceeded.
And
Jonathan
said
to
David,
Go
in
peace,
forasmuch
as
we
have
sworn
both
of
us
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
saying,
The
LORD
shall
be
between
me
and
thee,
and
between
my
seed
and
thy
seed,
for
ever.
And
he
arose
and
departed:
and
Jonathan
went
into
the
city.
Then
came
David
to
Nob
to
Ahimelech
the
priest:
and
Ahimelech
came
to
meet
David
trembling,
and
said
unto
him,
Why
art
thou
alone,
and
no
man
with
thee?
And
David
said
unto
Ahimelech
the
priest,
The
king
hath
commanded
me
a
business,
and
hath
said
unto
me,
Let
no
man
know
any
thing
of
the
business whereabout
I
send
thee,
and
what
I
have
commanded
thee:
and
I
have
appointed
the
young
men
to
such
and
such
a
place.
Now
therefore
what
is
under
thine
hand?
give
me
five
loaves
of
bread
in
mine
hand,
or
whatsoever
there
is
present.
And
the
priest
answered
David,
and
said,
There
is
no
common
bread
under
mine
hand,
but
there
is
holy
bread;
if
only
the
young
men
have
kept
themselves
from
women.
And
David
answered
the
priest,
and
said
unto
him,
Of
a
truth
women
have
been
kept
from
us
about
these
three
days;
When
I
came
out,
the
vessels
of
the
young
men
were
holy,
though
it
was
but
a
common
journey;
how
much
more
then
today
shall
their
vessels
be
holy?
So
the
priest
gave
him
holy
bread:
for
there
was
no
bread
there
but
the
shewbread,
that
was
taken
from
before
the
LORD,
to
put
hot
bread
in
the
day
when
it
was
taken
away.
Now
a
certain
man
of
the
servants
of
Saul
was
there
that
day,
detained
before
the
LORD;
and
his
name
was
Doeg
the
Edomite,
the
chiefest
of
the
herdmen
that
belonged
to
Saul.
And
David
said
unto
Ahimelech,
And
is
there
not
here
under
thine
hand
spear
or
sword?
for
I
have
neither
brought
my
sword
nor
my
weapons
with
me,
because
the
king’s
business
required
haste.
And
the
priest
said,
The
sword
of
Goliath
the
Philistine,
whom
thou slowest
in
the
vale
of
Elah,
behold,
it
is
here
wrapped
in
a
cloth
behind
the
ephod:
if
thou
wilt
take
that,
take
it:
for
there
is
no
other
save
that
here.
And
David
said,
There
is
none
like
that;
give
it
me.
And
David
arose,
and
fled
that
day
for
fear
of
Saul,
and
went
to
Achish
the
king
of
Gath.
And
the
servants
of
Achish
said
unto
him,
Is
not
this
David
the
king
of
the
land?
did
they
not
sing
one
to
another
of
him
in
dances,
saying,
Saul
hath
slain
his
thousands,
and
David
his
ten
thousands?
And
David
laid
up
these
words
in
his
heart,
and
was
sore
afraid
of
Achish
the
king
of
Gath.
And
he
changed
his
behaviour
before
them,
and
feigned
himself
mad
in
their
hands,
and
scrabbled
on
the
doors
of
the
gate,
and
let
his
spittle
fall
down
upon
his
beard.
Then
said
Achish
unto
his
servants,
Lo,
ye
see
the
man
is
mad:
wherefore
then
have
ye
brought
him
to
me?
Do
I
lack
mad
men,
that
ye
have
brought
this
fellow
to
play
the
mad
man
in
my
presence?
shall
this
fellow
come
into
my
house?
David
therefore
departed
thence,
and
escaped
to
the
cave
of
Adullam:
and
when
his
brethren
and
all
his
father’s
house
heard
it,
they
went
down
thither
to
him.
And
every
one
that
was
in
distress,
and
every
one
that
was
in
debt,
and
every
one
that
was
discontented,
gathered
themselves
unto
him;
and
he
became
captain
over
them:
and
there
were
with
him
about
four
hundred
men.
And
David
went
thence
to
Mizpeh
of
Moab:
and
he
said
unto
the
king
of
Moab,
Let
my
father
and
my
mother,
I
pray
thee,
come
forth,
and
be
with
you,
till
I
know
what
God
will
do
for
me.
And
he
brought
them
before
the
king
of
Moab:
and
they
dwelt
with
him
all
the
while
that
David
was
in
the
hold.
And
the
prophet
Gad
said
unto
David,
Abide
not
in
the
hold;
depart,
and
get
thee
into
the
land
of
Judah.
Then
David
departed,
and
came
into
the
forest
of
Hereth.
And
Saul
heard
that
David
was
discovered,
and
the
men
that
were
with
him:
now
Saul
was
sitting
in
Gibeah,
under
the
tamarisk
tree
in
Ramah,
with
his
spear
in
his
hand,
and
all
his
servants
were
standing
about
him.
And
Saul
said
unto
his
servants
that
stood
about
him,
Hear
now,
ye
Benjamites;
will
the
son
of
Jesse
give
every
one
of
you
fields
and
vineyards,
will
he
make
you
all
captains
of
thousands
and
captains
of
hundreds;
that
all
of
you
have
conspired
against
me,
and
there
is
none
that discloseth
to
me
when
my
son
maketh
a
league
with
the
son
of
Jesse,
and
there
is
none
of
you
that
is
sorry
for
me,
or discloseth
unto
me
that
my
son
hath
stirred
up
my
servant
against
me,
to
lie
in
wait,
as
at
this
day?
Then
answered
Doeg
the
Edomite,
which
stood
by
the
servants
of
Saul,
and
said,
I
saw
the
son
of
Jesse
coming
to
Nob,
to
Ahimelech
the
son
of
Ahitub.
And
he
inquired
of
the
LORD
for
him,
and
gave
him
victuals,
and
gave
him
the
sword
of
Goliath
the
Philistine.
Then
the
king
sent
to
call
Ahimelech
the
priest,
the
son
of
Ahitub,
and
all
his
father’s
house,
the
priests
that
were
in
Nob:
and
they
came
all
of
them
to
the
king.
And
Saul
said,
Hear
now,
thou
son
of
Ahitub.
And
he
answered,
Here
I
am,
my
lord.
And
Saul
said
unto
him,
Why
have
ye
conspired
against
me,
thou
and
the
son
of
Jesse,
in
that
thou
hast
given
him
bread,
and
a
sword,
and
hast
inquired
of
God
for
him,
that
he
should
rise
against
me,
to
lie
in
wait,
as
at
this
day?
Then
Ahimelech
answered
the
king,
and
said,
And
who
among
all
thy
servants
is
so
faithful
as
David,
which
is
the
king’s
son
in
law,
and
is
taken
into
thy
council,
and
is
honourable
in
thine
house?
Have
I
today
begun
to
inquire
of
God
for
him?
be
it
far
from
me:
let
not
the
king
impute
any
thing
unto
his
servant,
nor
to
all
the
house
of
my
father:
for
thy
servant
knoweth
nothing
of
all
this,
less
or
more.
And
the
king
said,
Thou shalt
surely
die,
Ahimelech,
thou,
and
all
thy
father’s
house.
And
the
king
said
unto
the
guard
that
stood
about
him,
Turn,
and
slay
the
priests
of
the
LORD;
because
their
hand
also
is
with
David,
and
because
they
knew
that
he
fled,
and
did
not
disclose
it
to
me.
But
the
servants
of
the
king
would
not
put
forth
their
hand
to
fall
upon
the
priests
of
the
LORD.
And
the
king
said
to
Doeg,
Turn
thou,
and
fall
upon
the
priests.
And
Doeg
the
Edomite
turned,
and
he
fell
upon
the
priests,
and
he
slew
on
that
day
fourscore
and
five
persons
that
did
wear
a
linen
ephod.
And
Nob,
the
city
of
the
priests,
smote
he
with
the
edge
of
the
sword,
both
men
and
women,
children
and
sucklings,
and
oxen
and
asses
and
sheep,
with
the
edge
of
the
sword.
And
one
of
the
sons
of
Ahimelech
the
son
of
Ahitub,
named
Abiathar,
escaped,
and
fled
after
David.
And
Abiathar
told
David
that
Saul
had
slain
the
LORD’S
priests.
And
David
said
unto
Abiathar,
I
knew
on
that
day,
when
Doeg
the
Edomite
was
there,
that
he
would
surely
tell
Saul:
I
have
occasioned
the
death
of
all
the
persons
of
thy
father’s
house.
Abide
thou
with
me,
fear
not;
for
he
that
seeketh
my
life
seeketh
thy
life:
for
with
me
thou shalt
be
in
safeguard.
And
they
told
David,
saying,
Behold,
the
Philistines
are
fighting
against
Keilah,
and
they
rob
the threshing-floors.
Therefore
David
inquired
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Shall
I
go
and
smite
these
Philistines?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
David,
Go,
and
smite
the
Philistines,
and
save
Keilah.
And
David’s
men
said
unto
him,
Behold,
we
be
afraid
here
in
Judah:
how
much
more
then
if
we
go
to
Keilah
against
the
armies
of
the
Philistines?
Then
David
inquired
of
the
LORD
yet
again.
And
the
LORD
answered
him
and
said,
Arise,
go
down
to
Keilah;
for
I
will
deliver
the
Philistines
into
thine
hand.
And
David
and
his
men
went
to
Keilah,
and
fought
with
the
Philistines,
and
brought
away
their
cattle,
and
slew
therewith
a
great
slaughter.
So
David
saved
the
inhabitants
of
Keilah.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Abiathar
the
son
of
Ahimelech
fled
to
David
to
Keilah,
that
he
came
down
with
an
ephod
in
his
hand.
And
it
was
told
Saul
that
David
was
come
to
Keilah.
And
Saul
said,
God
hath
delivered
him
into
mine
hand;
for
he
is
shut
in,
by
entering
into
a
town
that
hath
gates
and
bars.
And
Saul
summoned
all
the
people
to
war,
to
go
down
to
Keilah,
to
besiege
David
and
his
men.
And
David
knew
that
Saul
devised
mischief
against
him;
and
he
said
to
Abiathar
the
priest,
Bring
hither
the
ephod.
Then
said
David,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
thy
servant
hath
surely
heard
that
Saul
seeketh
to
come
to
Keilah,
to
destroy
the
city
for
my
sake.
Will
the
men
of
Keilah
deliver
me
up
into
his
hand?
will
Saul
come
down,
as
thy
servant
hath
heard?
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
I
beseech
thee,
tell
thy
servant.
And
the
LORD
said,
He
will
come
down.
Then
said
David,
Will
the
men
of
Keilah
deliver
up
me
and
my
men
into
the
hand
of
Saul?
And
the
LORD
said,
They
will
deliver
thee
up.
Then
David
and
his
men,
which
were
about
six
hundred,
arose
and
departed
out
of
Keilah,
and
went
whithersoever
they
could
go.
And
it
was
told
Saul
that
David
was
escaped
from
Keilah;
and
he
forbare
to
go
forth.
And
David
abode
in
the
wilderness
in
the
strong
holds,
and
remained
in
the
hill
country
in
the
wilderness
of
Ziph.
And
Saul
sought
him
every
day,
but
God
delivered
him
not
into
his
hand.
And
David
saw
that
Saul
was
come
out
to
seek
his
life:
and
David
was
in
the
wilderness
of
Ziph
in
the
wood.
And
Jonathan
Saul’s
son
arose,
and
went
to
David
into
the
wood,
and
strengthened
his
hand
in
God.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Fear
not:
for
the
hand
of
Saul
my
father
shall
not
find
thee;
and
thou shalt
be
king
over
Israel,
and
I
shall
be
next
unto
thee;
and
that
also
Saul
my
father
knoweth.
And
they
two
made
a
covenant
before
the
LORD:
and
David
abode
in
the
wood,
and
Jonathan
went
to
his
house.
Then
came
up
the
Ziphites
to
Saul
to
Gibeah,
saying,
Doth
not
David
hide
himself
with
us
in
the
strong
holds
in
the
wood,
in
the
hill
of
Hachilah,
which
is
on
the
south
of
the
desert?
Now
therefore,
O
king,
come
down,
according
to
all
the
desire
of
thy
soul
to
come
down;
and
our
part
shall
be
to
deliver
him
up
into
the
king’s
hand.
And
Saul
said,
Blessed
be
ye
of
the
LORD;
for
ye
have
had
compassion
on
me.
Go,
I
pray
you,
make
yet
more
sure,
and
know
and
see
his
place
where
his
haunt
is,
and
who
hath
seen
him
there:
for
it
is
told
me
that
he
dealeth
very
subtilly.
See
therefore,
and
take
knowledge
of
all
the
lurking
places
where
he
hideth
himself,
and
come
ye
again
to
me
of
a
certainty,
and
I
will
go
with
you:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
he
be
in
the
land,
that
I
will
search
him
out
among
all
the
thousands
of
Judah.
And
they
arose,
and
went
to
Ziph
before
Saul:
but
David
and
his
men
were
in
the
wilderness
of
Maon,
in
the
Arabah
on
the
south
of
the
desert.
And
Saul
and
his
men
went
to
seek
him.
And
they
told
David:
wherefore
he
came
down
to
the
rock,
and
abode
in
the
wilderness
of
Maon.
And
when
Saul
heard
that,
he
pursued
after
David
in
the
wilderness
of
Maon.
And
Saul
went
on
this
side
of
the
mountain,
and
David
and
his
men
on
that
side
of
the
mountain:
and
David
made
haste
to
get
away
for
fear
of
Saul;
for
Saul
and
his
men
compassed
David
and
his
men
round
about
to
take
them.
But
there
came
a
messenger
unto
Saul,
saying,
Haste
thee,
and
come;
for
the
Philistines
have
made
a
raid
upon
the
land.
So
Saul
returned
from
pursuing
after
David,
and
went
against
the
Philistines:
therefore
they
called
that
place
Sela-hammahlekoth.
And
David
went
up
from
thence,
and
dwelt
in
the
strong
holds
of
En-gedi.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Saul
was
returned
from
following
the
Philistines,
that
it
was
told
him,
saying,
Behold,
David
is
in
the
wilderness
of
En-gedi.
Then
Saul
took
three
thousand
chosen
men
out
of
all
Israel,
and
went
to
seek
David
and
his
men
upon
the
rocks
of
the
wild
goats.
And
he
came
to
the
sheepcotes
by
the
way,
where
was
a
cave;
and
Saul
went
in
to
cover
his
feet.
Now
David
and
his
men
were
abiding
in
the
innermost
parts
of
the
cave.
And
the
men
of
David
said
unto
him,
Behold,
the
day
of
which
the
LORD
said
unto
thee,
Behold,
I
will
deliver
thine
enemy
into
thine
hand,
and
thou shalt
do
to
him
as
it
shall
seem
good
unto
thee.
Then
David
arose,
and
cut
off
the
skirt
of
Saul’s
robe
privily.
And
it
came
to
pass
afterward,
that
David’s
heart
smote
him
because
he
had
cut
off
Saul’s
skirt.
And
he
said
unto
his
men,
The
LORD
forbid
that
I
should
do
this
thing
unto
my
lord,
the
LORD’S
anointed,
to
put
forth
mine
hand
against
him,
seeing
he
is
the
LORD’S
anointed.
So
David
checked
his
men
with
these
words,
and
suffered
them
not
to
rise
against
Saul.
And
Saul
rose
up
out
of
the
cave,
and
went
on
his
way.
David
also
arose
afterward,
and
went
out
of
the
cave,
and
cried
after
Saul,
saying,
My
lord
the
king.
And
when
Saul
looked
behind
him,
David
bowed
with
his
face
to
the
earth,
and
did
obeisance.
And
David
said
to
Saul,
Wherefore hearkenest
thou
to
men’s
words,
saying,
Behold,
David
seeketh
thy
hurt?
Behold,
this
day
thine
eyes
have
seen
how
that
the
LORD
had
delivered
thee
today
into
mine
hand
in
the
cave:
and
some
bade
me
kill
thee:
but
mine
eye
spared
thee;
and
I
said,
I
will
not
put
forth
mine
hand
against
my
lord;
for
he
is
the
LORD’S
anointed.
Moreover,
my
father,
see,
yea,
see
the
skirt
of
thy
robe
in
my
hand:
for
in
that
I
cut
off
the
skirt
of
thy
robe,
and
killed
thee
not,
know
thou
and
see
that
there
is
neither
evil
nor
transgression
in
mine
hand,
and
I
have
not
sinned
against
thee,
though
thou
huntest
after
my
soul
to
take
it.
The
LORD
judge
between
me
and
thee,
and
the
LORD
avenge
me
of
thee:
but
mine
hand
shall
not
be
upon
thee.
As
saith
the
proverb
of
the
ancients,
Out
of
the
wicked
cometh
forth
wickedness:
but
mine
hand
shall
not
be
upon
thee.
After
whom
is
the
king
of
Israel
come
out?
after
whom
dost
thou
pursue?
after
a
dead
dog,
after
a
flea.
The
LORD
therefore
be
judge,
and
give
sentence
between
me
and
thee,
and
see,
and
plead
my
cause,
and
deliver
me
out
of
thine
hand.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
David
had
made
an
end
of
speaking
these
words
unto
Saul,
that
Saul
said,
Is
this
thy
voice,
my
son
David?
And
Saul
lifted
up
his
voice,
and
wept.
And
he
said
to
David,
Thou
art
more
righteous
than
I:
for
thou
hast
rendered
unto
me
good,
whereas
I
have
rendered
unto
thee
evil.
And
thou
hast
declared
this
day
how
that
thou
hast
dealt
well
with
me:
forasmuch
as
when
the
LORD
had
delivered
me
up
into
thine
hand,
thou
killedst
me
not.
For
if
a
man
find
his
enemy,
will
he
let
him
go
well
away?
wherefore
the
LORD
reward
thee
good
for
that
thou
hast
done
unto
me
this
day.
And
now,
behold,
I
know
that
thou shalt
surely
be
king,
and
that
the
kingdom
of
Israel
shall
be
established
in
thine
hand.
Swear
now
therefore
unto
me
by
the
LORD,
that
thou
wilt
not
cut
off
my
seed
after
me,
and
that
thou
wilt
not
destroy
my
name
out
of
my
father’s
house.
And
David
sware
unto
Saul.
And
Saul
went
home;
but
David
and
his
men
gat
them
up
unto
the
hold.
And
Samuel
died;
and
all
Israel
gathered
themselves
together,
and
lamented
him,
and
buried
him
in
his
house
at
Ramah.
And
David
arose,
and
went
down
to
the
wilderness
of
Paran.
And
there
was
a
man
in
Maon,
whose
possessions
were
in
Carmel;
and
the
man
was
very
great,
and
he
had
three
thousand
sheep,
and
a
thousand
goats:
and
he
was
shearing
his
sheep
in
Carmel.
Now
the
name
of
the
man
was
Nabal;
and
the
name
of
his
wife
Abigail:
and
the
woman
was
of
good
understanding,
and
of
a
beautiful
countenance:
but
the
man
was
churlish
and
evil
in
his
doings;
and
he
was
of
the
house
of
Caleb.
And
David
heard
in
the
wilderness
that
Nabal
did
shear
his
sheep.
And
David
sent
ten
young
men,
and
David
said
unto
the
young
men,
Get
you
up
to
Carmel,
and
go
to
Nabal,
and
greet
him
in
my
name:
and
thus
shall
ye
say
to
him
that
liveth
in
prosperity,
Peace
be
both
unto
thee,
and
peace
be
to
thine
house,
and
peace
be
unto
all
that
thou
hast.
And
now
I
have
heard
that
thou
hast
shearers:
thy
shepherds
have
now
been
with
us,
and
we
did
them
no
hurt,
neither
was
there aught
missing
unto
them,
all
the
while
they
were
in
Carmel.
Ask
thy
young
men,
and
they
will
tell
thee:
wherefore
let
the
young
men
find
favour
in
thine
eyes;
for
we
come
in
a
good
day:
give,
I
pray
thee,
whatsoever
cometh
to
thine
hand,
unto
thy
servants,
and
to
thy
son
David.
And
when
David’s
young
men
came,
they
spake
to
Nabal
according
to
all
those
words
in
the
name
of
David,
and
ceased.
And
Nabal
answered
David’s
servants,
and
said,
Who
is
David?
and
who
is
the
son
of
Jesse?
there
be
many
servants
now
a
days
that
break
away
every
man
from
his
master.
Shall
I
then
take
my
bread,
and
my
water,
and
my
flesh
that
I
have
killed
for
my
shearers,
and
give
it
unto
men
of
whom
I
know
not
whence
they
be?
So
David’s
young
men
turned
on
their
way,
and
went
back,
and
came
and
told
him
according
to
all
these
words.
And
David
said
unto
his
men,
Gird
ye
on
every
man
his
sword.
And
they
girded
on
every
man
his
sword;
and
David
also
girded
on
his
sword:
and
there
went
up
after
David
about
four
hundred
men;
and
two
hundred
abode
by
the
stuff.
But
one
of
the
young
men
told
Abigail,
Nabal’s
wife,
saying,
Behold,
David
sent
messengers
out
of
the
wilderness
to
salute
our
master;
and
he
flew
upon
them.
But
the
men
were
very
good
unto
us,
and
we
were
not
hurt,
neither
missed
we
any
thing,
as
long
as
we
were
conversant
with
them,
when
we
were
in
the
fields:
they
were
a
wall
unto
us
both
by
night
and
by
day,
all
the
while
we
were
with
them
keeping
the
sheep.
Now
therefore
know
and
consider
what
thou
wilt
do;
for
evil
is
determined
against
our
master,
and
against
all
his
house:
for
he
is
such
a
son
of
Belial,
that
one
cannot
speak
to
him.
Then
Abigail
made
haste,
and
took
two
hundred
loaves,
and
two
bottles
of
wine,
and
five
sheep
ready
dressed,
and
five
measures
of
parched
corn,
and
an
hundred
clusters
of
raisins,
and
two
hundred
cakes
of
figs,
and
laid
them
on
asses.
And
she
said
unto
her
young
men,
Go
on
before
me;
behold,
I
come
after
you.
But
she
told
not
her
husband
Nabal.
And
it
was
so,
as
she
rode
on
her
ass,
and
came
down
by
the
covert
of
the
mountain,
that,
behold,
David
and
his
men
came
down
against
her;
and
she
met
them.
Now
David
had
said,
Surely
in
vain
have
I
kept
all
that
this
fellow
hath
in
the
wilderness,
so
that
nothing
was
missed
of
all
that
pertained
unto
him:
and
he
hath
returned
me
evil
for
good.
God
do
so
unto
the
enemies
of
David,
and
more
also,
if
I
leave
of
all
that pertain
to
him
by
the
morning
light
so
much
as
one
man
child.
And
when
Abigail
saw
David,
she
hasted,
and
lighted
off
her
ass,
and
fell
before
David
on
her
face,
and
bowed
herself
to
the
ground.
And
she
fell
at
his
feet,
and
said,
Upon
me,
my
lord,
upon
me
be
the
iniquity:
and
let
thine
handmaid,
I
pray
thee,
speak
in
thine
ears,
and
hear
thou
the
words
of
thine
handmaid.
Let
not
my
lord,
I
pray
thee,
regard
this
man
of
Belial,
even
Nabal:
for
as
his
name
is,
so
is
he;
Nabal
is
his
name,
and
folly
is
with
him:
hut
I
thine
handmaid
saw
not
the
young
men
of
my
lord,
whom
thou
didst
send.
Now
therefore,
my
lord,
as
the
LORD
liveth,
and
as
thy
soul
liveth,
seeing
the
LORD
hath
withholden
thee
from
bloodguiltiness,
and
from
avenging
thyself
with
thine
own
hand,
now
therefore
let
thine
enemies,
and
them
that
seek
evil
to
my
lord,
be
as
Nabal.
And
now
this
present
which
thy
servant
hath
brought
unto
my
lord,
let
it
be
given
unto
the
young
men
that
follow
my
lord.
Forgive,
I
pray
thee,
the
trespass
of
thine
handmaid:
for
the
LORD
will
certainly
make
my
lord
a
sure
house,
because
my
lord
fighteth
the
battles
of
the
LORD;
and
evil
shall
not
be
found
in
thee
all
thy
days.
And
though
man
be
risen
up
to
pursue
thee,
and
to
seek
thy
soul,
yet
the
soul
of
my
lord
shall
be
bound
in
the
bundle
of
life
with
the
LORD
thy
God;
and
the
souls
of
thine
enemies,
them
shall
he
sling
out,
as
from
the
hollow
of
a
sling.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
the
LORD
shall
have
done
to
my
lord
according
to
all
the
good
that
he
hath
spoken
concerning
thee,
and
shall
have
appointed
thee
prince
over
Israel;
that
this
shall
be
no
grief
unto
thee,
nor
offence
of
heart
unto
my
lord,
either
that
thou
hast
shed
blood
causeless,
or
that
my
lord
hath
avenged
himself:
and
when
the
LORD
shall
have
dealt
well
with
my
lord,
then
remember
thine
handmaid.
And
David
said
to
Abigail,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
which
sent
thee
this
day
to
meet
me:
and
blessed
be
thy
wisdom,
and
blessed
be
thou,
which
hast
kept
me
this
day
from
bloodguiltiness,
and
from
avenging
myself
with
mine
own
hand.
For
in
very
deed,
as
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
liveth,
which
hath
withholden
me
from
hurting
thee,
except
thou hadst
hasted
and
come
to
meet
me,
surely
there
had
not
been
left
unto
Nabal
by
the
morning
light
so
much
as
one
man
child.
So
David
received
of
her
hand
that
which
she
had
brought
him:
and
he
said
unto
her,
Go
up
in
peace
to
thine
house;
see,
I
have
hearkened
to
thy
voice,
and
have
accepted
thy
person.
And
Abigail
came
to
Nabal;
and,
behold,
he
held
a
feast
in
his
house,
like
the
feast
of
a
king;
and
Nabal’s
heart
was
merry
within
him,
for
he
was
very
drunken:
wherefore
she
told
him
nothing,
less
or
more,
until
the
morning
light.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning,
when
the
wine
was
gone
out
of
Nabal,
that
his
wife
told
him
these
things,
and
his
heart
died
within
him,
and
he
became
as
a
stone.
And
it
came
to
pass
about
ten
days
after,
that
the
LORD
smote
Nabal,
that
he
died.
And
when
David
heard
that
Nabal
was
dead,
he
said,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
that
hath
pleaded
the
cause
of
my
reproach
from
the
hand
of
Nabal,
and
hath
kept
back
his
servant
from
evil:
and
the evil-doing
of
Nabal
hath
the
LORD
returned
upon
his
own
head.
And
David
sent
and
spake
concerning
Abigail,
to
take
her
to
him
to
wife.
And
when
the
servants
of
David
were
come
to
Abigail
to
Carmel,
they
spake
unto
her,
saying,
David
hath
sent
us
unto
thee,
to
take
thee
to
him
to
wife.
And
she
arose,
and
bowed
herself
with
her
face
to
the
earth,
and
said,
Behold,
thine
handmaid
is
a
servant
to
wash
the
feet
of
the
servants
of
my
lord.
And
Abigail
hasted,
and
arose,
and
rode
upon
an
ass,
with
five
damsels
of hers
that
followed
her;
and
she
went
after
the
messengers
of
David,
and
became
his
wife.
David
also
took
Ahinoam
of
Jezreel;
and
they
became
both
of
them
his
wives.
Now
Saul
had
given
Michal
his
daughter,
David’s
wife,
to
Palti
the
Son
of
Laish,
which
was
of
Gallim.
And
the
Ziphites
came
unto
Saul
to
Gibeah,
saying,
Doth
not
David
hide
himself
in
the
hill
of
Hachilah,
which
is
before
the
desert?
Then
Saul
arose,
and
went
down
to
the
wilderness
of
Ziph,
having
three
thousand
chosen
men
of
Israel
with
him,
to
seek
David
in
the
wilderness
of
Ziph.
And
Saul
pitched
in
the
hill
of
Hachilah,
which
is
before
the
desert,
by
the
way.
But
David
abode
in
the
wilderness,
and
he
saw
that
Saul
came
after
him
into
the
wilderness.
David
therefore
sent
out
spies,
and
understood
that
Saul
was
come
of
a
certainty.
And
David
arose,
and
came
to
the
place
where
Saul
had
pitched:
and
David
beheld
the
place
where
Saul
lay,
and
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
the
captain
of
his
host:
and
Saul
lay
within
the
place
of
the
wagons,
and
the
people
pitched
round
about
him.
Then
answered
David
and
said
to
Ahimelech
the
Hittite,
and
to
Abishai
the
son
of
Zeruiah,
brother
to
Joab,
saying,
Who
will
go
down
with
me
to
Saul
to
the
camp?
And
Abishai
said,
I
will
go
down
with
thee.
So
David
and
Abishai
came
to
the
people
by
night:
and,
behold,
Saul
lay
sleeping
within
the
place
of
the
wagons,
with
his
spear
stuck
in
the
ground
at
his
head:
and
Abner
and
the
people
lay
round
about
him.
Then
said
Abishai
to
David,
God
hath
delivered
up
thine
enemy
into
thine
hand
this
day:
now
therefore
let
me
smite
him,
I
pray
thee,
with
the
spear
to
the
earth
at
one
stroke,
and
I
will
not
smite
him
the
second
time.
And
David
said
to
Abishai,
Destroy
him
not:
for
who
can
put
forth
his
hand
against
the
LORD’S
anointed,
and
be
guiltless?
And
David
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
the
LORD
shall
smite
him;
or
his
day
shall
come
to
die;
or
he
shall
go
down
into
battle,
and
perish.
The
LORD
forbid
that
I
should
put
forth
mine
hand
against
the
LORD’S
anointed:
but
now
take,
I
pray
thee,
the
spear
that
is
at
his
head,
and
the
cruse
of
water,
and
let
us
go.
So
David
took
the
spear
and
the
cruse
of
water
from
Saul’s
head;
and
they
gat
them
away,
and
no
man
saw
it,
nor
knew
it,
neither
did
any
awake:
for
they
were
all
asleep;
because
a
deep
sleep
from
the
LORD
was
fallen
upon
them.
Then
David
went
over
to
the
other
side,
and
stood
on
the
top
of
the
mountain
afar
off;
a
great
space
being
between
them:
and
David
cried
to
the
people,
and
to
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
saving,
Answerest
thou
not,
Abner?
Then
Abner
answered
and
said,
Who
art
thou
that
criest
to
the
king?
And
David
said
to
Abner,
Art
not
thou
a
valiant
man?
and
who
is
like
thee
in
Israel?
wherefore
then
hast
thou
not
kept
watch
over
thy
lord
the
king?
for
there
came
one
of
the
people
in
to
destroy
the
king
thy
lord.
This
thing
is
not
good
that
thou
hast
done.
As
the
LORD
liveth,
ye
are
worthy
to
die,
because
ye
have
not
kept
watch
over
your
lord,
the
LORD’S
anointed.
And
now,
see,
where
the
king’s
spear
is,
and
the
cruse
of
water
that
was
at
his
head.
And
Saul
knew
David’s
voice,
and
said,
Is
this
thy
voice,
my
son
David?
And
David
said,
It
is
my
voice,
my
lord,
O
king.
And
he
said,
Wherefore
doth
my
lord
pursue
after
his
servant?
for
what
have
I
done?
or
what
evil
is
in
mine
hand?
Now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
let
my
lord
the
king
hear
the
words
of
his
servant.
If
it
be
the
LORD
that
hath
stirred
thee
up
against
me,
let
him
accept
an
offering:
but
if
it
be
the
children
of
men,
cursed
be
they
before
the
LORD;
for
they
have
driven
me
out
this
day
that
I
should
not
cleave
unto
the
inheritance
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Go,
serve
other
gods.
Now
therefore,
let
not
my
blood
fall
to
the
earth
away
from
the
presence
of
the
LORD:
for
the
king
of
Israel
is
come
out
to
seek
a
flea,
as
when
one
doth
hunt
a
partridge
in
the
mountains.
Then
said
Saul,
I
have
sinned:
return,
my
son
David:
for
I
will
no
more
do
thee
harm,
because
my
life
was
precious
in
thine
eyes
this
day:
behold,
I
have
played
the
fool,
and
have
erred
exceedingly.
And
David
answered
and
said,
Behold
the
spear,
O
king!
let
then
one
of
the
young
men
come
over
and
fetch
it.
And
the
LORD
shall
render
to
every
man
his
righteousness
and
his
faithfulness:
forasmuch
as
the
LORD
delivered
thee
into
my
hand
today,
and
I
would
not
put
forth
mine
hand
against
the
LORD’S
anointed.
And,
behold,
as
thy
life
was
much
set
by
this
day
in
mine
eyes,
so
let
my
life
be
much
set
by
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
and
let
him
deliver
me
out
of
all
tribulation.
Then
Saul
said
to
David,
Blessed
be
thou,
my
son
David:
thou shalt
both
do
mightily,
and shalt
surely
prevail.
So
David
went
his
way,
and
Saul
returned
to
his
place.
And
David
said
in
his
heart,
I
shall
now
perish
one
day
by
the
hand
of
Saul:
there
is
nothing
better
for
me
than
that
I
should
escape
into
the
land
of
the
Philistines;
and
Saul
shall
despair
of
me,
to
seek
me
any
more
in
all
the
borders
of
Israel:
so
shall
I
escape
out
of
his
hand.
And
David
arose,
and
passed
over,
he
and
the
six
hundred
men
that
were
with
him,
unto
Achish
the
son
of
Maoch,
king
of
Gath.
And
David
dwelt
with
Achish
at
Gath,
he
and
his
men,
every
man
with
his
household,
even
David
with
his
two
wives,
Ahinoam
the
Jezreelitess,
and
Abigail
the
Carmelitess,
Nabal’s
wife.
And
it
was
told
Saul
that
David
was
fled
to
Gath:
and
he
sought
no
more
again
for
him.
And
David
said
unto
Achish,
If
now
I
have
found
grace
in
thine
eyes,
let
them
give
me
a
place
in
one
of
the
cities
in
the
country,
that
I
may
dwell
there:
for
why
should
thy
servant
dwell
in
the
royal
city
with
thee?
Then
Achish
gave
him
Ziklag
that
day:
wherefore
Ziklag
pertaineth
unto
the
kings
of
Judah
unto
this
day.
And
the
number
of
the
days
that
David
dwelt
in
the
country
of
the
Philistines
was
a
full
year
and
four
months.
And
David
and
his
men
went
up,
and
made
a
raid
upon
the
Geshurites,
and
the
Girzites,
and
the
Amalekites:
for
those
nations
were
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
which
were
of
old,
as
thou
goest
to
Shur,
even
unto
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
David
smote
the
land,
and
saved
neither
man
nor
woman
alive,
and
took
away
the
sheep,
and
the
oxen,
and
the
asses,
and
the
camels,
and
the
apparel;
and
he
returned,
and
came
to
Achish.
And
Achish
said,
Whither
have
ye
made
a
raid
today?
And
David
said,
Against
the
South
of
Judah,
and
against
the
South
of
the
Jerahmeelites,
and
against
the
South
of
the
Kenites.
And
David
saved
neither
man
nor
woman
alive,
to
bring
them
to
Gath,
saying,
Lest
they
should
tell
on
us,
saying:
So
did
David,
and
so
hath
been
his
manner
all
the
while
he
hath
dwelt
in
the
country
of
the
Philistines.
And
Achish
believed
David,
saying,
He
hath
made
his
people
Israel
utterly
to
abhor
him;
therefore
he
shall
be
my
servant
for
ever.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
those
days,
that
the
Philistines
gathered
their
hosts
together
for
warfare,
to
fight
with
Israel.
And
Achish
said
unto
David,
Know
thou
assuredly,
that
thou shalt
go
out
with
me
in
the
host,
thou
and
thy
men.
And
David
said
to
Achish,
Therefore
thou shalt
know
what
thy
servant
will
do.
And
Achish
said
to
David,
Therefore
will
I
make
thee
keeper
of
mine
head
for
ever.
Now
Samuel
was
dead,
and
all
Israel
had
lamented
him,
and
buried
him
in
Ramah,
even
in
his
own
city.
And
Saul
had
put
away
those
that
had
familiar
spirits,
and
the
wizards,
out
of
the
land.
And
the
Philistines
gathered
themselves
together,
and
came
and
pitched
in
Shunem:
and
Saul
gathered
all
Israel
together,
and
they
pitched
in
Gilboa.
And
when
Saul
saw
the
host
of
the
Philistines,
he
was
afraid,
and
his
heart
trembled
greatly.
And
when
Saul
inquired
of
the
LORD,
the
LORD
answered
him
not,
neither
by
dreams,
nor
by
Urim,
nor
by
prophets.
Then
said
Saul
unto
his
servants,
Seek
me
a
woman
that
hath
a
familiar
spirit,
that
I
may
go
to
her,
and
inquire
of
her.
And
his
servants
said
to
him,
Behold,
there
is
a
woman
that
hath
a
familiar
spirit
at
En-dor.
And
Saul
disguised
himself,
and
put
on
other
raiment,
and
went,
he
and
two
men
with
him,
and
they
came
to
the
woman
by
night:
and
he
said,
Divine
unto
me,
I
pray
thee,
by
the
familiar
spirit,
and
bring
me
up
whomsoever
I
shall
name
unto
thee.
And
the
woman
said
unto
him,
Behold,
thou
knowest
what
Saul
hath
done,
how
he
hath
cut
off
those
that
have
familiar
spirits,
and
the
wizards,
out
of
the
land:
wherefore
then
layest
thou
a
snare
for
my
life,
to
cause
me
to
die?
And
Saul
sware
to
her
by
the
LORD,
saying,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
there
shall
no
punishment
happen
to
thee
for
this
thing.
Then
said
the
woman,
Whom
shall
I
bring
up
unto
thee?
And
he
said,
Bring
me
up
Samuel.
And
when
the
woman
saw
Samuel,
she
cried
with
a
loud
voice:
and
the
woman
spake
to
Saul,
saying,
Why
hast
thou
deceived
me?
for
thou
art
Saul.
And
the
king
said
unto
her,
Be
not
afraid:
for
what
seest
thou?
And
the
woman
said
unto
Saul,
I
see
a
god
coming
up
out
of
the
earth.
And
he
said
unto
her,
What
form
is
he
of?
And
she
said,
An
old
man
cometh
up;
and
he
is
covered
with
a
robe.
And
Saul
perceived
that
it
was
Samuel,
and
he
bowed
with
his
face
to
the
ground,
and
did
obeisance.
And
Samuel
said
to
Saul,
Why
hast
thou
disquieted
me,
to
bring
me
up?
And
Saul
answered,
I
am
sore
distressed;
for
the
Philistines
make
war
against
me,
and
God
is
departed
from
me,
and
answereth
me
no
more,
neither
by
prophets,
nor
by
dreams:
therefore
I
have
called
thee,
that
thou
mayest
make
known
unto
me
what
I
shall
do.
And
Samuel
said,
Wherefore
then
dost
thou
ask
of
me,
seeing
the
LORD
is
departed
from
thee,
and
is
become
thine
adversary?
And
the
LORD
hath
wrought
for
himself,
as
he
spake
by
me:
and
the
LORD
hath
rent
the
kingdom
out
of
thine
hand,
and
given
it
to
thy
neighbour,
even
to
David.
Because
thou
obeyedst
not
the
voice
of
the
LORD
and
didst
not
execute
his
fierce
wrath
upon
Amalek,
therefore
hath
the
LORD
done
this
thing
unto
thee
this
day.
Moreover
the
LORD
will
deliver
Israel
also
with
thee
into
the
hand
of
the
Philistines:
and
tomorrow shalt
thou
and
thy
sons
be
with
me:
the
LORD
shall
deliver
the
host
of
Israel
also
into
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
Then
Saul
fell
straightway
his
full
length
upon
the
earth,
and
was
sore
afraid,
because
of
the
words
of
Samuel:
and
there
was
no
strength
in
him;
for
he
had
eaten
no
bread
all
the
day,
nor
all
the
night.
And
the
woman
came
unto
Saul,
and
saw
that
he
was
sore
troubled,
and
said
unto
him,
Behold,
thine
handmaid
hath
hearkened
unto
thy
voice,
and
I
have
put
my
life
in
my
hand,
and
have
hearkened
unto
thy
words
which
thou
spakest
unto
me.
Now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
hearken
thou
also
unto
the
voice
of
thine
handmaid,
and
let
me
set
a
morsel
of
bread
before
thee;
and
eat,
that
thou
mayest
have
strength,
when
thou
goest
on
thy
way.
But
he
refused,
and
said,
I
will
not
eat.
But
his
servants,
together
with
the
woman,
constrained
him;
and
he
hearkened
unto
their
voice.
So
he
arose
from
the
earth,
and
sat
upon
the
bed.
And
the
woman
had
a
fatted
calf
in
the
house;
and
she
hasted,
and
killed
it;
and
she
took
flour,
and
kneaded
it,
and
did
bake
unleavened
bread
thereof:
and
she
brought
it
before
Saul,
and
before
his
servants;
and
they
did
eat.
Then
they
rose
up,
and
went
away
that
night.
Now
the
Philistines
gathered
together
all
their
hosts
to
Aphek:
and
the
Israelites
pitched
by
the
fountain
which
is
in
Jezreel.
And
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
passed
on
by
hundreds,
and
by
thousands:
and
David
and
his
men
passed
on
in
the rearward
with
Achish.
Then
said
the
princes
of
the
Philistines,
What
do
these
Hebrews
here?
And
Achish
said
unto
the
princes
of
the
Philistines,
Is
not
this
David,
the
servant
of
Saul
the
king
of
Israel,
which
hath
been
with
me
these
days
or
these
years,
and
I
have
found
no
fault
in
him
since
he
fell
away
unto
me
unto
this
day?
But
the
princes
of
the
Philistines
were
wroth
with
him;
and
the
princes
of
the
Philistines
said
unto
him,
Make
the
man
return,
that
he
may
go
back
to
his
place
where
thou
hast
appointed
him,
and
let
him
not
go
down
with
us
to
battle,
lest
in
the
battle
he
become
an
adversary
to
us:
for
wherewith
should
this
fellow
reconcile
himself
unto
his
lord?
should
it
not
be
with
the
heads
of
these
men?
Is
not
this
David,
of
whom
they
sang
one
to
another
in
dances,
saying,
Saul
hath
slain
his
thousands,
and
David
his
ten
thousands?
Then
Achish
called
David,
and
said
unto
him,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
thou
hast
been
upright,
and
thy
going
out
and
thy
coming
in
with
me
in
the
host
is
good
in
my
sight:
for
I
have
not
found
evil
in
thee
since
the
day
of
thy
coming
unto
me
unto
this
day:
nevertheless
the
lords
favour
thee
not.
Wherefore
now
return,
and
go
in
peace,
that
thou
displease
not
the
lords
of
the
Philistines.
And
David
said
unto
Achish,
But
what
have
I
done?
and
what
hast
thou
found
in
thy
servant
so
long
as
I
have
been
before
thee
unto
this
day,
that
I
may
not
go
and
fight
against
the
enemies
of
my
lord
the
king?
And
Achish
answered
and
said
to
David,
I
know
that
thou
art
good
in
my
sight,
as
an
angel
of
God:
notwithstanding
the
princes
of
the
Philistines
have
said,
He
shall
not
go
up
with
us
to
the
battle.
Wherefore
now
rise
up
early
in
the
morning
with
the
servants
of
thy
lord
that
are
come
with
thee:
and
as
soon
as
ye
be
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
have
light,
depart.
So
David
rose
up
early,
he
and
his
men,
to
depart
in
the
morning,
to
return
into
the
land
of
the
Philistines.
And
the
Philistines
went
up
to
Jezreel.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
David
and
his
men
were
come
to
Ziklag
on
the
third
day,
that
the
Amalekites
had
made
a
raid
upon
the
South,
and
upon
Ziklag,
and
had
smitten
Ziklag,
and
burned
it
with
fire;
and
had
taken
captive
the
women
and
all
that
were
therein,
both
small
and
great:
they
slew
not
any,
but
carried
them
off,
and
went
their
way.
And
when
David
and
his
men
came
to
the
city,
behold,
it
was
burned
with
fire;
and
their
wives,
and
their
sons,
and
their
daughters,
were
taken
captives.
Then
David
and
the
people
that
were
with
him
lifted
up
their
voice
and
wept,
until
they
had
no
more
power
to
weep.
And
David’s
two
wives
were
taken
captives,
Ahinoam
the
Jezreelitess,
and
Abigail
the
wife
of
Nabal
the
Carmelite.
And
David
was
greatly
distressed;
for
the
people
spake
of
stoning
him,
because
the
soul
of
all
the
people
was
grieved,
every
man
for
his
sons
and
for
his
daughters:
but
David
strengthened
himself
in
the
LORD
his
God.
And
David
said
to
Abiathar
the
priest,
the
son
of
Ahimelech,
I
pray
thee,
bring
me
hither
the
ephod.
And
Abiathar
brought
thither
the
ephod
to
David.
And
David
inquired
of
the
LORD,
saying,
If
I
pursue
after
this
troop,
shall
I
overtake
them?
And
he
answered
him,
Pursue:
for
thou shalt
surely
overtake
them,
and shalt
without
fail
recover
all.
So
David
went,
he
and
the
six
hundred
men
that
were
with
him,
and
came
to
the
brook
Besor,
where
those
that
were
left
behind
stayed.
But
David
pursued,
he
and
four
hundred
men:
for
two
hundred
stayed
behind,
which
were
so
faint
that
they
could
not
go
over
the
brook
Besor:
And
they
found
an
Egyptian
in
the
field,
and
brought
him
to
David,
and
gave
him
bread,
and
he
did
eat;
and
they
gave
him
water
to
drink:
And
they
gave
him
a
piece
of
a
cake
of
figs,
and
two
clusters
of
raisins;
and
when
he
had
eaten,
his
spirit
came
again
to
him:
for
he
had
eaten
no
bread,
nor
drunk
any
water,
three
days
and
three
nights.
And
David
said
unto
him,
To
whom belongest
thou?
and
whence
art
thou?
And
he
said,
I
am
a
young
man
of
Egypt,
servant
to
an
Amalekite;
and
my
master
left
me,
because
three
days agone
I
fell
sick.
We
made
a
raid
upon
the
South
of
the
Cherethites,
and
upon
that
which belongeth
to
Judah,
and
upon
the
South
of
Caleb;
and
we
burned
Ziklag
with
fire.
And
David
said
to
him,
Wilt
thou
bring
me
down
to
this
troop?
And
he
said,
Swear
unto
me
by
God,
that
thou
wilt
neither
kill
me,
nor
deliver
me
up
into
the
hands
of
my
master,
and
I
will
bring
thee
down
to
this
troop.
And
when
he
had
brought
him
down,
behold,
they
were
spread
abroad
over
all
the
ground,
eating
and
drinking,
and
feasting,
because
of
all
the
great
spoil
that
they
had
taken
out
of
the
land
of
the
Philistines,
and
out
of
the
land
of
Judah.
And
David
smote
them
from
the
twilight
even
unto
the
evening
of
the
next
day:
and
there
escaped
not
a
man
of
them
save
four
hundred
young
men,
which
rode
upon
camels
and
fled.
And
David
recovered
all
that
the
Amalekites
had
taken:
and
David
rescued
his
two
wives.
And
there
was
nothing
lacking
to
them,
neither
small
nor
great,
neither
sons
nor
daughters,
neither
spoil,
nor
any
thing
that
they
had
taken
to
them:
David
brought
back
all.
And
David
took
all
the
flocks
and
the
herds,
which
they
drave
before
those
other
cattle,
and
said,
This
is
David’s
spoil.
And
David
came
to
the
two
hundred
men,
which
were
so
faint
that
they
could
not
follow
David,
whom
also
they
had
made
to
abide
at
the
brook
Besor:
and
they
went
forth
to
meet
David,
and
to
meet
the
people
that
were
with
him:
and
when
David
came
near
to
the
people,
he
saluted
them.
Then
answered
all
the
wicked
men
and
men
of
Belial,
of
those
that
went
with
David,
and
said,
Because
they
went
not
with
us,
we
will
not
give
them aught
of
the
spoil
that
we
have
recovered,
save
to
every
man
his
wife
and
his
children,
that
they
may
lead
them
away
and
depart.
Then
said
David,
Ye
shall
not
do
so,
my
brethren,
with
that
which
the
LORD
hath
given
unto
us,
who
hath
preserved
us,
and
delivered
the
troop
that
came
against
us
into
our
hand.
And
who
will
hearken
unto
you
in
this
matter?
for
as
his
share
is
that
goeth
down
to
the
battle,
so
shall
his
share
be
that
tarrieth
by
the
stuff:
they
shall
share
alike.
And
it
was
so
from
that
day
forward,
that
he
made
it
a
statute
and
an
ordinance
for
Israel,
unto
this
day.
And
when
David
came
to
Ziklag,
he
sent
of
the
spoil
unto
the
elders
of
Judah,
even
to
his
friends,
saying,
Behold
a
present
for
you
of
the
spoil
of
the
enemies
of
the
LORD;
To
them
which
were
in
Beth-el,
and
to
them
which
were
in
Ramoth
of
the
South,
and
to
them
which
were
in
Jattir;
and
to
them
which
were
in
Aroer,
and
to
them
which
were
in
Siphmoth,
and
to
them
which
were
in
Eshtemoa;
and
to
them
which
were
in
Racal,
and
to
them
which
were
in
the
cities
of
the
Jerahmeelites,
and
to
them
which
were
in
the
cities
of
the
Kenites;
and
to
them
which
were
in
Hormah,
and
to
them
which
were
in Cor-ashan,
and
to
them
which
were
in
Athach;
and
to
them
which
were
in
Hebron,
and
to
all
the
places
where
David
himself
and
his
men
were
wont
to
haunt.
Now
the
Philistines
fought
against
Israel:
and
the
men
of
Israel
fled
from
before
the
Philistines,
and
fell
down
slain
in
mount
Gilboa.
And
the
Philistines
followed
hard
upon
Saul
and
upon
his
sons;
and
the
Philistines
slew
Jonathan,
and
Abinadab,
and
Malchi-shua,
the
sons
of
Saul.
And
the
battle
went
sore
against
Saul,
and
the
archers
overtook
him;
and
he
was
greatly
distressed
by
reason
of
the
archers.
Then
said
Saul
to
his
armourbearer,
Draw
thy
sword,
and
thrust
me
through
therewith;
lest
these
uncircumcised
come
and
thrust
me
through,
and
abuse
me.
But
his
armourbearer
would
not;
for
he
was
sore
afraid.
Therefore
Saul
took
his
sword,
and
fell
upon
it.
And
when
his
armourbearer
saw
that
Saul
was
dead,
he
likewise
fell
upon
his
sword,
and
died
with
him.
So
Saul
died,
and
his
three
sons,
and
his
armourbearer,
and
all
his
men,
that
same
day
together.
And
when
the
men
of
Israel
that
were
on
the
other
side
of
the
valley,
and
they
that
were
beyond
Jordan,
saw
that
the
men
of
Israel
fled,
and
that
Saul
and
his
sons
were
dead,
they
forsook
the
cities,
and
fled;
and
the
Philistines
came
and
dwelt
in
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
when
the
Philistines
came
to
strip
the
slain,
that
they
found
Saul
and
his
three
sons
fallen
in
mount
Gilboa.
And
they
cut
off
his
head,
and
stripped
off
his
armour,
and
sent
into
the
land
of
the
Philistines
round
about,
to
carry
the
tidings
unto
the
house
of
their
idols,
and
to
the
people.
And
they
put
his
armour
in
the
house
of
the
Ashtaroth:
and
they
fastened
his
body
to
the
wall
of
Beth-shan.
And
when
the
inhabitants
of
Jabesh-gilead
heard
concerning
him
that
which
the
Philistines
had
done
to
Saul,
all
the
valiant
men
arose,
and
went
all
night,
and
took
the
body
of
Saul
and
the
bodies
of
his
sons
from
the
wall
of
Beth-shan;
and
they
came
to
Jabesh,
and
burnt
them
there.
And
they
took
their
bones,
and
buried
them
under
the
tamarisk
tree
in
Jabesh,
and
fasted
seven
days.
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2 SAMUEL
2Sa
THE
SECOND BOOK OF SAMUEL.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
the
death
of
Saul,
when
David
was
returned
from
the
slaughter
of
the
Amalekites,
and
David
had
abode
two
days
in
Ziklag;
it
came
even
to
pass
on
the
third
day,
that,
behold,
a
man
came
out
of
the
camp
from
Saul
with
his
clothes
rent,
and
earth
upon
his
head:
and
so
it
was,
when
he
came
to
David,
that
he
fell
to
the
earth,
and
did
obeisance.
And
David
said
unto
him,
From
whence
comest
thou?
And
he
said
unto
him,
Out
of
the
camp
of
Israel
am
I
escaped.
And
David
said
unto
him,
How
went
the
matter?
I
pray
thee,
tell
me.
And
he
answered,
The
people
are
fled
from
the
battle,
and
many
of
the
people
also
are
fallen
and
dead;
and
Saul
and
Jonathan
his
son
are
dead
also.
And
David
said
unto
the
young
man
that
told
him,
How
knowest
thou
that
Saul
and
Jonathan
his
son
be
dead?
And
the
young
man
that
told
him
said,
As
I
happened
by
chance
upon
mount
Gilboa,
behold,
Saul
leaned
upon
his
spear;
and,
lo,
the
chariots
and
the
horsemen
followed
hard
after
him.
And
when
he
looked
behind
him,
he
saw
me,
and
called
unto
me.
And
I
answered,
Here
am
I.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Who
art
thou?
And
I
answered
him,
I
am
an
Amalekite.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Stand,
I
pray
thee,
beside
me,
and
slay
me,
for
anguish
hath
taken
hold
of
me;
because
my
life
is
yet
whole
in
me.
So
I
stood
beside
him,
and
slew
him,
because
I
was
sure
that
he
could
not
live
after
that
he
was
fallen:
and
I
took
the
crown
that
was
upon
his
head,
and
the
bracelet
that
was
on
his
arm,
and
have
brought
them
hither
unto
my
lord.
Then
David
took
hold
on
his
clothes,
and
rent
them;
and
likewise
all
the
men
that
were
with
him:
and
they
mourned,
and
wept,
and
fasted
until
even,
for
Saul,
and
for
Jonathan
his
son,
and
for
the
people
of
the
LORD,
and
for
the
house
of
Israel;
because
they
were
fallen
by
the
sword.
And
David
said
unto
the
young
man
that
told
him,
Whence
art
thou?
And
he
answered,
I
am
the
son
of
a
stranger,
an
Amalekite.
And
David
said
unto
him,
How wast
thou
not
afraid
to
put
forth
thine
hand
to
destroy
the
LORD’S
anointed?
And
David
called
one
of
the
young
men,
and
said,
Go
near,
and
fall
upon
him.
And
he
smote
him
that
he
died.
And
David
said
unto
him,
Thy
blood
be
upon
thy
head;
for
thy
mouth
hath
testified
against
thee,
saying,
I
have
slain
the
LORD’S
anointed.
And
David
lamented
with
this
lamentation
over
Saul
and
over
Jonathan
his
son:
And
he
bade
them
teach
the
children
of
Judah
the
song
of
the
bow:
behold,
it
is
written
in
the
book
of
Jashar.
Thy
glory,
O
Israel,
is
slain
upon
thy
high
places!
how
are
the
mighty
fallen!
Tell
it
not
in
Gath,
publish
it
not
in
the
streets
of
Ashkelon;
lest
the
daughters
of
the
Philistines
rejoice,
lest
the
daughters
of
the
uncircumcised
triumph.
Ye
mountains
of
Gilboa,
let
there
be
no
dew
nor
rain
upon
you,
neither
fields
of
offerings:
for
there
the
shield
of
the
mighty
was vilely
cast
away,
the
shield
of
Saul,
not
anointed
with
oil.
From
the
blood
of
the
slain,
from
the
fat
of
the
mighty,
the
bow
of
Jonathan
turned
not
back,
and
the
sword
of
Saul
returned
not
empty.
Saul
and
Jonathan
were
lovely
and
pleasant
in
their
lives,
and
in
their
death
they
were
not
divided;
they
were
swifter
than
eagles,
they
were
stronger
than
lions.
Ye
daughters
of
Israel,
weep
over
Saul,
who
clothed
you
in
scarlet
delicately,
who
put
ornaments
of
gold
upon
your
apparel.
How
are
the
mighty
fallen
in
the
midst
of
the
battle!
Jonathan
is
slain
upon
thy
high
places.
I
am
distressed
for
thee,
my
brother
Jonathan:
very
pleasant
hast
thou
been
unto
me:
thy
love
to
me
was
wonderful,
passing
the
love
of
women.
How
are
the
mighty
fallen,
and
the
weapons
of
war
perished!
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
David
inquired
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Shall
I
go
up
into
any
of
the
cities
of
Judah?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Go
up.
And
David
said,
Whither
shall
I
go
up?
And
he
said,
Unto
Hebron.
So
David
went
up
thither,
and
his
two
wives
also,
Ahinoam
the
Jezreelitess,
and
Abigail
the
wife
of
Nabal
the
Carmelite.
And
his
men
that
were
with
him
did
David
bring
up,
every
man
with
his
household:
and
they
dwelt
in
the
cities
of
Hebron.
And
the
men
of
Judah
came,
and
there
they
anointed
David
king
over
the
house
of
Judah.
And
they
told
David,
saying,
The
men
of
Jabesh-gilead
were
they
that
buried
Saul.
And
David
sent
messengers
unto
the
men
of
Jabesh-gilead,
and
said
unto
them,
Blessed
be
ye
of
the
LORD,
that
ye
have
shewed
this
kindness
unto
your
lord,
even
unto
Saul,
and
have
buried
him.
And
now
the
LORD
shew
kindness
and
truth
unto
you:
and
I
also
will
requite
you
this
kindness,
because
ye
have
done
this
thing.
Now
therefore
let
your
hands
be
strong,
and
be
ye
valiant:
for
Saul
your
lord
is
dead,
and
also
the
house
of
Judah
have
anointed
me
king
over
them.
Now
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
captain
of
Saul’s
host,
had
taken
Ish-bosheth
the
son
of
Saul,
and
brought
him
over
to
Mahanaim;
and
he
made
him
king
over
Gilead,
and
over
the
Ashurites,
and
over
Jezreel,
and
over
Ephraim,
and
over
Benjamin,
and
over
all
Israel.
(Ish-bosheth
Saul’s
son
was
forty
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign
over
Israel,
and
he
reigned
two
years.)
But
the
house
of
Judah
followed
David.
And
the
time
that
David
was
king
in
Hebron
over
the
house
of
Judah
was
seven
years
and
six
months.
And
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
and
the
servants
of
Ish-bosheth
the
son
of
Saul,
went
out
from
Mahanaim
to
Gibeon.
And
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah,
and
the
servants
of
David,
went
out,
and
met
them
by
the
pool
of
Gibeon;
and
they
sat
down,
the
one
on
the
one
side
of
the
pool,
and
the
other
on
the
other
side
of
the
pool.
And
Abner
said
to
Joab,
Let
the
young
men,
I
pray
thee,
arise
and
play
before
us.
And
Joab
said,
Let
them
arise.
Then
they
arose
and
went
over
by
number;
twelve
for
Benjamin,
and
for
Ish-bosheth
the
son
of
Saul,
and
twelve
of
the
servants
of
David.
And
they
caught
every
one
his
fellow
by
the
head,
and
thrust
his
sword
in
his
fellow’s
side;
so
they
fell
down
together:
wherefore
that
place
was
called
Helkath-hazzurim,
which
is
in
Gibeon.
And
the
battle
was
very
sore
that
day;
and
Abner
was
beaten,
and
the
men
of
Israel,
before
the
servants
of
David.
And
the
three
sons
of
Zeruiah
were
there,
Joab,
and
Abishai,
and
Asahel:
and
Asahel
was
as
light
of
foot
as
a
wild
roe.
And
Asahel
pursued
after
Abner;
and
in
going
he
turned
not
to
the
right
hand
nor
to
the
left
from
following
Abner.
Then
Abner
looked
behind
him,
and
said,
Is
it
thou,
Asahel?
And
he
answered,
It
is
I.
And
Abner
said
to
him,
Turn
thee
aside
to
thy
right
hand
or
to
thy
left,
and
lay
thee
hold
on
one
of
the
young
men,
and
take
thee
his
armour.
But
Asahel
would
not
turn
aside
from
following
of
him.
And
Abner
said
again
to
Asahel,
Turn
thee
aside
from
following
me:
wherefore
should
I
smite
thee
to
the
ground?
how
then
should
I
hold
up
my
face
to
Joab
thy
brother?
Howbeit
he
refused
to
turn
aside:
wherefore
Abner
with
the
hinder
end
of
the
spear
smote
him
in
the
belly,
that
the
spear
came
out
behind
him;
and
he
fell
down
there,
and
died
in
the
same
place:
and
it
came
to
pass,
that
as
many
as
came
to
the
place
where
Asahel
fell
down
and
died
stood
still.
But
Joab
and
Abishai
pursued
after
Abner:
and
the
sun
went
down
when
they
were
come
to
the
hill
of
Ammah,
that
lieth
before
Giah
by
the
way
of
the
wilderness
of
Gibeon.
And
the
children
of
Benjamin
gathered
themselves
together
after
Abner,
and
became
one
band,
and
stood
on
the
top
of
an
hill.
Then
Abner
called
to
Joab,
and
said,
Shall
the
sword
devour
for
ever?
knowest
thou
not
that
it
will
be
bitterness
in
the
latter
end?
how
long
shall
it
be
then,
ere
thou
bid
the
people
return
from
following
their
brethren?
And
Joab
said,
As
God
liveth,
if
thou hadst
not
spoken,
surely
then
in
the
morning
the
people
had
gone
away,
nor
followed
every
one
his
brother.
So
Joab
blew
the
trumpet,
and
all
the
people
stood
still,
and
pursued
after
Israel
no
more,
neither
fought
they
any
more.
And
Abner
and
his
men
went
all
that
night
through
the
Arabah;
and
they
passed
over
Jordan,
and
went
through
all
Bithron,
and
came
to
Mahanaim.
And
Joab
returned
from
following
Abner:
and
when
he
had
gathered
all
the
people
together,
there
lacked
of
David’s
servants
nineteen
men
and
Asahel.
But
the
servants
of
David
had
smitten
of
Benjamin,
and
of
Abner’s
men,
so
that
three
hundred
and
threescore
men
died.
And
they
took
up
Asahel,
and
buried
him
in
the
sepulchre
of
his
father,
which
was
in
Beth-lehem.
And
Joab
and
his
men
went
all
night,
and
the
day
brake
upon
them
at
Hebron.
Now
there
was
long
war
between
the
house
of
Saul
and
the
house
of
David:
and
David
waxed
stronger
and
stronger,
but
the
house
of
Saul
waxed
weaker
and
weaker.
And
unto
David
were
sons
born
in
Hebron:
and
his
firstborn
was
Amnon,
of
Ahinoam
the
Jezreelitess;
and
his
second,
Chileab,
of
Abigail
the
wife
of
Nabal
the
Carmelite;
and
the
third,
Absalom
the
son
of
Maacah
the
daughter
of
Talmai
king
of
Geshur;
and
the
fourth,
Adonijah
the
son
of
Haggith;
and
the
fifth,
Shephatiah
the
son
of
Abital;
and
the
sixth,
Ithream,
of
Eglah
David’s
wife.
These
were
born
to
David
in
Hebron.
And
it
come
to
pass,
while
there
was
war
between
the
house
of
Saul
and
the
house
of
David,
that
Abner
made
himself
strong
in
the
house
of
Saul.
Now
Saul
had
a
concubine,
whose
name
was
Rizpah,
the
daughter
of
Aiah:
and
Ish-bosheth
said
to
Abner,
Wherefore
hast
thou
gone
in
unto
my
father’s
concubine?
Then
was
Abner
very
wroth
for
the
words
of
Ish-bosheth,
and
said,
Am
I
a
dog’s
head
that belongeth
to
Judah?
This
day
do
I
shew
kindness
unto
the
house
of
Saul
thy
father,
to
his
brethren,
and
to
his
friends,
and
have
not
delivered
thee
into
the
hand
of
David,
and
yet
thou
chargest
me
this
day
with
a
fault
concerning
this
woman.
God
do
so
to
Abner,
and
more
also,
if,
as
the
LORD
hath
sworn
to
David,
I
do
not
even
so
to
him;
to
translate
the
kingdom
from
the
house
of
Saul,
and
to
set
up
the
throne
of
David
over
Israel
and
over
Judah,
from
Dan
even
to
Beer-sheba.
And
he
could
not
answer
Abner
another
word,
because
he
feared
him.
And
Abner
sent
messengers
to
David
on
his
behalf,
saying,
Whose
is
the
land?
saying
also,
Make
thy
league
with
me,
and,
behold,
my
hand
shall
be
with
thee,
to
bring
about
all
Israel
unto
thee.
And
he
said,
Well;
I
will
make
a
league
with
thee:
but
one
thing
I
require
of
thee,
that
is,
thou shalt
not
see
my
face,
except
thou
first
bring
Michal
Saul’s
daughter,
when
thou
comest
to
see
my
face.
And
David
sent
messengers
to
Ish-bosheth
Saul’s
son,
saying,
Deliver
me
my
wife
Michal,
whom
I
betrothed
to
me
for
an
hundred
foreskins
of
the
Philistines.
And
Ish-bosheth
sent,
and
took
her
from
her
husband,
even
from
Paltiel
the
son
of
Laish.
And
her
husband
went
with
her,
weeping
as
he
went,
and
followed
her
to
Bahurim.
Then
said
Abner
unto
him,
Go,
return:
and
he
returned.
And
Abner
had
communication
with
the
elders
of
Israel,
saying,
In
times
past
ye
sought
for
David
to
be
king
over
you:
now
then
do
it:
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken
of
David,
saying,
By
the
hand
of
my
servant
David
I
will
save
my
people
Israel
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines,
and
out
of
the
hand
of
all
their
enemies.
And
Abner
also
spake
in
the
ears
of
Benjamin:
and
Abner
went
also
to
speak
in
the
ears
of
David
in
Hebron
all
that
seemed
good
to
Israel,
and
to
the
whole
house
of
Benjamin.
So
Abner
came
to
David
to
Hebron,
and
twenty
men
with
him.
And
David
made
Abner
and
the
men
that
were
with
him
a
feast.
And
Abner
said
unto
David,
I
will
arise
and
go,
and
will
gather
all
Israel
unto
my
lord
the
king,
that
they
may
make
a
covenant
with
thee,
and
that
thou
mayest
reign
over
all
that
thy
soul
desireth.
And
David
sent
Abner
away;
and
he
went
in
peace.
And,
behold,
the
servants
of
David
and
Joab
came
from
a foray,
and
brought
in
a
great
spoil
with
them:
but
Abner
was
not
with
David
in
Hebron;
for
he
had
sent
him
away,
and
he
was
gone
in
peace.
When
Joab
and
all
the
host
that
was
with
him
were
come,
they
told
Joab,
saying,
Abner
the
son
of
Ner
came
to
the
king,
and
he
hath
sent
him
away,
and
he
is
gone
in
peace.
Then
Joab
came
to
the
king,
and
said,
What
hast
thou
done?
behold,
Abner
came
unto
thee;
why
is
it
that
thou
hast
sent
him
away,
and
he
is
quite
gone?
Thou
knowest
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
that
he
came
to
deceive
thee,
and
to
know
thy
going
out
and
thy
coming
in,
and
to
know
all
that
thou
doest.
And
when
Joab
was
come
out
from
David,
he
sent
messengers
after
Abner,
and
they
brought
him
back
from
the
well
of
Sirah:
but
David
knew
it
not.
And
when
Abner
was
returned
to
Hebron,
Joab
took
him
aside
into
the
midst
of
the
gate
to
speak
with
him
quietly,
and
smote
him
there
in
the
belly,
that
he
died,
for
the
blood
of
Asahel
his
brother.
And
afterward
when
David
heard
it,
he
said,
I
and
my
kingdom
are
guiltless
before
the
LORD
for
ever
from
the
blood
of
Abner
the
son
of
Ner:
let
it
fall
upon
the
head
of
Joab,
and
upon
all
his
father’s
house;
and
let
there
not
fail
from
the
house
of
Joab
one
that
hath
an
issue,
or
that
is
a
leper,
or
that
leaneth
on
a
staff,
or
that
falleth
by
the
sword,
or
that
lacketh
bread.
So
Joab
and
Abishai
his
brother
slew
Abner,
because
he
had
killed
their
brother
Asahel
at
Gibeon
in
the
battle.
And
David
said
to
Joab,
and
to
all
the
people
that
were
with
him,
Rend
your
clothes,
and
gird
you
with
sackcloth,
and
mourn
before
Abner.
And
king
David
followed
the
bier.
And
they
buried
Abner
in
Hebron:
and
the
king
lifted
up
his
voice,
and
wept
at
the
grave
of
Abner;
and
all
the
people
wept.
And
the
king
lamented
for
Abner,
and
said,
Should
Abner
die
as
a
fool
dieth?
Thy
hands
were
not
bound,
nor
thy
feet
put
into
fetters:
as
a
man
falleth
before
the
children
of
iniquity,
so
didst
thou
fall.
And
all
the
people
wept
again
over
him.
And
all
the
people
came
to
cause
David
to
eat
bread
while
it
was
yet
day;
but
David
sware,
saying,
God
do
so
to
me,
and
more
also,
if
I
taste
bread,
or aught
else,
till
the
sun
be
down.
And
all
the
people
took
notice
of
it,
and
it
pleased
them:
as
whatsoever
the
king
did
pleased
all
the
people.
So
all
the
people
and
all
Israel
understood
that
day
that
it
was
not
of
the
king
to
slay
Abner
the
son
of
Ner.
And
the
king
said
unto
his
servants,
Know
ye
not
that
there
is
a
prince
and
a
great
man
fallen
this
day
in
Israel?
And
I
am
this
day
weak,
though
anointed
king;
and
these
men
the
sons
of
Zeruiah
be
too
hard
for
me:
the
LORD
reward
the
wicked
doer
according
to
his
wickedness.
And
when
Ish-bosheth,
Saul’s
son,
heard
that
Abner
was
dead
in
Hebron,
his
hands
became
feeble,
and
all
the
Israelites
were
troubled.
And
Ish-bosheth,
Saul’s
son,
had
two
men
that
were
captains
of
bands:
the
name
of
the
one
was
Baanah,
and
the
name
of
the
other
Rechab,
the
sons
of
Rimmon
the
Beerothite,
of
the
children
of
Benjamin: (for
Beeroth
also
is
reckoned
to
Benjamin:
and
the
Beerothites
fled
to
Gittaim,
and
have
been
sojourners
there
until
this
day.)
Now
Jonathan,
Saul’s
son,
had
a
son
that
was
lame
of
his
feet.
He
was
five
years
old
when
the
tidings
came
of
Saul
and
Jonathan
out
of
Jezreel,
and
his
nurse
took
him
up,
and
fled:
and
it
came
to
pass,
as
she
made
haste
to
flee,
that
he
fell,
and
became
lame.
And
his
name
was
Mephibosheth.
And
the
sons
of
Rimmon
the
Beerothite,
Rechab
and
Baanah,
went,
and
came
about
the
heat
of
the
day
to
the
house
of
Ish-bosheth,
as
he
took
his
rest
at
noon.
And
they
came
thither
into
the
midst
of
the
house,
as
though
they
would
have
fetched
wheat;
and
they
smote
him
in
the
belly:
and
Rechab
and
Baanah
his
brother
escaped.
Now
when
they
came
into
the
house,
as
he
lay
on
his
bed
in
his
bedchamber,
they
smote
him,
and
slew
him,
and
beheaded
him,
and
took
his
head,
and
went
by
the
way
of
the
Arabah
all
night.
And
they
brought
the
head
of
Ish-bosheth
unto
David
to
Hebron,
and
said
to
the
king,
Behold
the
head
of
Ish-bosheth
the
son
of
Saul
thine
enemy,
which
sought
thy
life;
and
the
LORD
hath
avenged
my
lord
the
king
this
day
of
Saul,
and
of
his
seed.
And
David
answered
Rechab
and
Baanah
his
brother,
the
sons
of
Rimmon
the
Beerothite,
and
said
unto
them,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
who
hath
redeemed
my
soul
out
of
all
adversity,
when
one
told
me,
saying,
Behold,
Saul
is
dead,
thinking
to
have
brought
good
tidings,
I
took
hold
of
him,
and
slew
him
in
Ziklag,
which
was
the
reward
I
gave
him
for
his
tidings.
How
much
more,
when
wicked
men
have
slain
a
righteous
person
in
his
own
house
upon
his
bed,
shall
I
not
now
require
his
blood
of
your
hand,
and
take
you
away
from
the
earth?
And
David
commanded
his
young
men,
and
they
slew
them,
and
cut
off
their
hands
and
their
feet,
and
hanged
them
up
beside
the
pool
in
Hebron.
But
they
took
the
head
of
Ish-bosheth,
and
buried
it
in
the
grave
of
Abner
in
Hebron.
Then
came
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
to
David
unto
Hebron,
and
spake,
saying,
Behold,
we
are
thy
bone
and
thy
flesh.
In
times
past,
when
Saul
was
king
over
us,
it
was
thou
that
leddest
out
and
broughtest
in
Israel:
and
the
LORD
said
to
thee,
Thou shalt
feed
my
people
Israel,
and
thou shalt
be
prince
over
Israel.
So
all
the
elders
of
Israel
came
to
the
king
to
Hebron;
and
king
David
made
a
covenant
with
them
in
Hebron
before
the
LORD:
and
they
anointed
David
king
over
Israel.
David
was
thirty
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign,
and
he
reigned
forty
years.
In
Hebron
he
reigned
over
Judah
seven
years
and
six
mouths:
and
in
Jerusalem
he
reigned
thirty
and
three
years
over
all
Israel
and
Judah.
And
the
king
and
his
men
went
to
Jerusalem
against
the
Jebusites,
the
inhabitants
of
the
land:
which
spake
unto
David,
saying,
Except
thou
take
away
the
blind
and
the
lame,
thou shalt
not
come
in
hither:
thinking,
David
cannot
come
in
hither.
Nevertheless
David
took
the
strong
hold
of
Zion;
the
same
is
the
city
of
David.
And
David
said
on
that
day,
Whosoever
smiteth
the
Jebusites,
let
him
get
up
to
the
watercourse,
and
smite
the
lame
and
the
blind,
that
are
hated
of
David’s
soul.
Wherefore
they
say,
There
are
the
blind
and
the
lame;
he
cannot
come
into
the
house.
And
David
dwelt
in
the
strong
hold,
and
called
it
the
city
of
David.
And
David
built
round
about
from
Millo
and
inward.
And
David
waxed
greater
and
greater;
for
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
was
with
him.
And
Hiram
king
of
Tyre
sent
messengers
to
David,
and
cedar
trees,
and
carpenters,
and
masons:
and
they
built
David
an
house.
And
David
perceived
that
the
LORD
had
established
him
king
over
Israel,
and
that
he
had
exalted
his
kingdom
for
his
people
Israel’s
sake.
And
David
took
him
more
concubines
and
wives
out
of
Jerusalem,
after
he
was
come
from
Hebron:
and
there
were
yet
sons
and
daughters
born
to
David.
And
these
be
the
names
of
those
that
were
born
unto
him
in
Jerusalem;
Shammua,
and
Shobab,
and
Nathan,
and
Solomon,
and
Ibhar,
and
Elishua;
and
Nepheg,
and
Japhia;
and
Elishama,
and
Eliada,
and
Eliphelet.
And
when
the
Philistines
heard
that
they
had
anointed
David
king
over
Israel,
all
the
Philistines
went
up
to
seek
David;
and
David
heard
of
it,
and
went
down
to
the
hold.
Now
the
Philistines
had
come
and
spread
themselves
in
the
valley
of
Rephaim.
And
David
inquired
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Shall
I
go
up
against
the
Philistines?
wilt
thou
deliver
them
into
mine
hand?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
David,
Go
up:
for
I
will
certainly
deliver
the
Philistines
into
thine
hand.
And
David
came
to
Baal-perazim,
and
David
smote
them
there;
and
he
said,
The
LORD
hath
broken
mine
enemies
before
me,
like
the
breach
of
waters.
Therefore
he
called
the
name
of
that
place
Baal-perazim.
And
they
left
their
images
there,
and
David
and
his
men
took
them
away.
And
the
Philistines
came
up
yet
again,
and
spread
themselves
in
the
valley
of
Rephaim.
And
when
David
inquired
of
the
LORD,
he
said,
Thou shalt
not
go
up:
make
a
circuit
behind
them,
and
come
upon
them
over
against
the mulberry
trees.
And
it
shall
be,
when
thou
hearest
the
sound
of
marching
in
the
tops
of
the mulberry
trees,
that
then
thou shalt
bestir
thyself:
for
then
is
the
LORD
gone
out
before
thee
to
smite
the
host
of
the
Philistines.
And
David
did
so,
as
the
LORD
commanded
him;
and
smote
the
Philistines
from
Geba
until
thou
come
to
Gezer.
And
David
again
gathered
together
all
the
chosen
men
of
Israel,
thirty
thousand.
And
David
arose,
and
went
with
all
the
people
that
were
with
him,
from Baale
Judah,
to
bring
up
from
thence
the
ark
of
God,
which
is
called
by
the
Name,
even
the
name
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
that
sitteth
upon
the
cherubim.
And
they
set
the
ark
of
God
upon
a
new
cart,
and
brought
it
out
of
the
house
of
Abinadab
that
was
in
the
hill:
and
Uzzah
and
Ahio,
the
sons
of
Abinadab,
drave
the
new
cart.
And
they
brought
it
out
of
the
house
of
Abinadab,
which
was
in
the
hill,
with
the
ark
of
God:
and
Ahio
went
before
the
ark.
And
David
and
all
the
house
of
Israel
played
before
the
LORD
with
all
manner
of
instruments
made
of
fir
wood,
and
with
harps,
and
with
psalteries,
and
with
timbrels,
and
with
castanets,
and
with
cymbals.
And
when
they
came
to
the threshing-floor
of
Nacon,
Uzzah
put
forth
his
hand
to
the
ark
of
God,
and
took
hold
of
it;
for
the
oxen
stumbled.
And
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Uzzah;
and
God
smote
him
there
for
his
error;
and
there
he
died
by
the
ark
of
God.
And
David
was
displeased,
because
the
LORD
had
broken
forth
upon
Uzzah:
and
he
called
that
place
Perez-uzzah,
unto
this
day.
And
David
was
afraid
of
the
LORD
that
day;
and
he
said,
How
shall
the
ark
of
the
LORD
come
unto
me?
So
David
would
not
remove
the
ark
of
the
LORD
unto
him
into
the
city
of
David;
but
David
carried
it
aside
into
the
house
of
Obed-edom
the
Gittite.
And
the
ark
of
the
LORD
remained
in
the
house
of
Obed-edom
the
Gittite
three
months:
and
the
LORD
blessed
Obed-edom,
and
all
his
house.
And
it
was
told
king
David,
saying,
The
LORD
hath
blessed
the
house
of
Obed-edom,
and
all
that
pertaineth
to
him,
because
of
the
ark
of
God.
And
David
went
and
brought
up
the
ark
of
God
from
the
house
of
Obed-edom
into
the
city
of
David
with
joy.
And
it
was
so,
that
when
they
that
bare
the
ark
of
the
LORD
had
gone
six
paces,
he
sacrificed
an
ox
and
a
fatling.
And
David
danced
before
the
LORD
with
all
his
might;
and
David
was
girded
with
a
linen
ephod.
So
David
and
all
the
house
of
Israel
brought
up
the
ark
of
the
LORD
with
shouting,
and
with
the
sound
of
the
trumpet.
And
it
was
so,
as
the
ark
of
the
LORD
came
into
the
city
of
David,
that
Michal
the
daughter
of
Saul
looked
out
at
the
window,
and
saw
king
David
leaping
and
dancing
before
the
LORD;
and
she
despised
him
in
her
heart.
And
they
brought
in
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
and
set
it
in
its
place,
in
the
midst
of
the
tent
that
David
had
pitched
for
it:
and
David
offered
burnt
offerings
and
peace
offerings
before
the
LORD.
And
when
David
had
made
an
end
of
offering
the
burnt
offering
and
the
peace
offerings,
he
blessed
the
people
in
the
name
of
the
LORD
of
hosts.
And
he
dealt
among
all
the
people,
even
among
the
whole
multitude
of
Israel,
both
to
men
and
women,
to
every
one
a
cake
of
bread,
and
a
portion
of
flesh,
and
a
cake
of
raisins.
So
all
the
people
departed
every
one
to
his
house.
Then
David
returned
to
bless
his
household.
And
Michal
the
daughter
of
Saul
came
out
to
meet
David,
and
said,
How
glorious
was
the
king
of
Israel
today,
who
uncovered
himself
today
in
the
eyes
of
the
handmaids
of
his
servants,
as
one
of
the
vain
fellows
shamelessly
uncovereth
himself!
And
David
said
unto
Michal,
It
was
before
the
LORD,
which
chose
me
above
thy
father,
and
above
all
his
house,
to
appoint
me
prince
over
the
people
of
the
LORD,
over
Israel:
therefore
will
I
play
before
the
LORD.
And
I
will
be
yet
more
vile
than
thus,
and
will
be
base
in
mine
own
sight:
but
of
the
handmaids
which
thou
hast
spoken
of,
of
them
shall
I
be
had
in
honour.
And
Michal
the
daughter
of
Saul
had
no
child
unto
the
day
of
her
death.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
king
dwelt
in
his
house,
and
the
LORD
had
given
him
rest
from
all
his
enemies
round
about,
that
the
king
said
unto
Nathan
the
prophet,
See
now,
I
dwell
in
an
house
of
cedar,
but
the
ark
of
God
dwelleth
within
curtains.
And
Nathan
said
to
the
king,
Go,
do
all
that
is
in
thine
heart;
for
the
LORD
is
with
thee.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
same
night,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Nathan,
saying,
Go
and
tell
my
servant
David,
Thus
saith
the
LORD, Shalt
thou
build
me
an
house
for
me
to
dwell
in?
for
I
have
not
dwelt
in
an
house
since
the
day
that
I
brought
up
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
Egypt,
even
to
this
day,
but
have
walked
in
a
tent
and
in
a
tabernacle.
In
all
places
wherein
I
have
walked
with
all
the
children
of
Israel,
spake
I
a
word
with
any
of
the
tribes
of
Israel,
whom
I
commanded
to
feed
my
people
Israel,
saying,
Why
have
ye
not
built
me
an
house
of
cedar?
Now
therefore
thus shalt
thou
say
unto
my
servant
David,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
I
took
thee
from
the
sheepcote,
from
following
the
sheep,
that
thou shouldest
be
prince
over
my
people,
over
Israel:
and
I
have
been
with
thee
whithersoever
thou
wentest,
and
have
cut
off
all
thine
enemies
from
before
thee;
and
I
will
make
thee
a
great
name,
like
unto
the
name
of
the
great
ones
that
are
in
the
earth.
And
I
will
appoint
a
place
for
my
people
Israel,
and
will
plant
them,
that
they
may
dwell
in
their
own
place,
and
be
moved
no
more;
neither
shall
the
children
of
wickedness
afflict
them
any
more,
as
at
the
first,
and
as
from
the
day
that
I
commanded
judges
to
be
over
my
people
Israel;
and
I
will
cause
thee
to
rest
from
all
thine
enemies.
Moreover
the
LORD
telleth
thee
that
the
LORD
will
make
thee
an
house.
When
thy
days
be
fulfilled,
and
thou shalt
sleep
with
thy
fathers,
I
will
set
up
thy
seed
after
thee,
which
shall
proceed
out
of
thy
bowels,
and
I
will
establish
his
kingdom.
He
shall
build
an
house
for
my
name,
and
I
will
establish
the
throne
of
his
kingdom
for
ever.
I
will
be
his
father,
and
he
shall
be
my
son:
if
he
commit
iniquity,
I
will
chasten
him
with
the
rod
of
men,
and
with
the
stripes
of
the
children
of
men;
but
my
mercy
shall
not
depart
from
him,
as
I
took
it
from
Saul,
whom
I
put
away
before
thee.
And
thine
house
and
thy
kingdom
shall
be
made
sure
for
ever
before
thee:
thy
throne
shall
be
established
for
ever.
According
to
all
these
words,
and
according
to
all
this
vision,
so
did
Nathan
speak
unto
David.
Then
David
the
king
went
in,
and
sat
before
the
LORD;
and
he
said,
Who
am
I,
O
Lord
GOD,
and
what
is
my
house,
that
thou
hast
brought
me
thus
far?
And
this
was
yet
a
small
thing
in
thine
eyes,
O
Lord
GOD;
but
thou
hast
spoken
also
of
thy
servant’s
house
for
a
great
while
to
come;
and
this
too
after
the
manner
of
men,
O
Lord
GOD!
And
what
can
David
say
more
unto
thee?
for
thou
knowest
thy
servant,
O
Lord
GOD.
For
thy
word’s
sake,
and
according
to
thine
own
heart,
hast
thou
wrought
all
this
greatness,
to
make
thy
servant
know
it.
Wherefore
thou
art
great,
O
LORD
God:
for
there
is
none
like
thee,
neither
is
there
any
God
beside
thee,
according
to
all
that
we
have
heard
with
our
ears.
And
what
one
nation
in
the
earth
is
like
thy
people,
even
like
Israel,
whom
God
went
to
redeem
unto
himself
for
a
people,
and
to
make
him
a
name,
and
to
do
great
things
for
you,
and
terrible
things
for
thy
land,
before
thy
people,
which
thou
redeemedst
to
thee
out
of
Egypt,
from
the
nations
and
their
gods?
And
thou
didst
establish
to
thyself
thy
people
Israel
to
be
a
people
unto
thee
for
ever;
and
thou,
LORD, becamest
their
God.
And
now,
O
LORD
God,
the
word
that
thou
hast
spoken
concerning
thy
servant,
and
concerning
his
house,
confirm
thou
it
for
ever,
and
do
as
thou
hast
spoken.
And
let
thy
name
be
magnified
for
ever,
saying,
The
LORD
of
hosts
is
God
over
Israel:
and
the
house
of
thy
servant
David
shall
be
established
before
thee.
For
thou,
O
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
hast
revealed
to
thy
servant,
saying,
I
will
build
thee
an
house:
therefore
hath
thy
servant
found
in
his
heart
to
pray
this
prayer
unto
thee.
And
now,
O
Lord
GOD,
thou
art
God,
and
thy
words
are
truth,
and
thou
hast
promised
this
good
thing
unto
thy
servant:
now
therefore
let
it
please
thee
to
bless
the
house
of
thy
servant,
that
it
may
continue
for
ever
before
thee:
for
thou,
O
Lord
GOD,
hast
spoken
it:
and
with
thy
blessing
let
the
house
of
thy
servant
be
blessed
for
ever.
And
after
this
it
came
to
pass,
that
David
smote
the
Philistines,
and
subdued
them:
and
David
took
the
bridle
of
the
mother
city
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
And
he
smote
Moab,
and
measured
them
with
the
line,
making
them
to
lie
down
on
the
ground;
and
he
measured
two
lines
to
put
to
death,
and
one
full
fine
to
keep
alive.
And
the
Moabites
became
servants
to
David,
and
brought
presents.
David
smote
also
Hadadezer
the
son
of
Rehob,
king
of
Zobah,
as
he
went
to
recover
his
dominion
at
the
River.
And
David
took
from
him
a
thousand
and
seven
hundred
horsemen,
and
twenty
thousand
footmen:
and
David
houghed
all
the
chariot
horses,
but
reserved
of
them
for
an
hundred
chariots.
And
when
the
Syrians
of
Damascus
came
to
succour
Hadadezer
king
of
Zobah,
David
smote
of
the
Syrians
two
and
twenty
thousand
men.
Then
David
put
garrisons
in
Syria
of
Damascus:
and
the
Syrians
became
servants
to
David,
and
brought
presents.
And
the
LORD
gave
victory
to
David
whithersoever
he
went.
And
David
took
the
shields
of
gold
that
were
on
the
servants
of
Hadadezer,
and
brought
them
to
Jerusalem.
And
from
Betah
and
from
Berothai,
cities
of
Hadadezer,
king
David
took
exceeding
much
brass.
And
when
Toi
king
of
Hamath
heard
that
David
had
smitten
all
the
host
of
Hadadezer,
then
Toi
sent
Joram
his
son
unto
king
David,
to
salute
him,
and
to
bless
him,
because
he
had
fought
against
Hadadezer
and
smitten
him:
for
Hadadezer
had
wars
with
Toi.
And
Joram
brought
with
him
vessels
of
silver,
and
vessels
of
gold,
and
vessels
of
brass:
These
also
did
king
David
dedicate
unto
the
LORD,
with
the
silver
and
gold
that
he
dedicated
of
all
the
nations
which
he
subdued;
of
Syria,
and
of
Moab,
and
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
of
the
Philistines,
and
of
Amalek,
and
of
the
spoil
of
Hadadezer,
son
of
Rehob,
king
of
Zobah.
And
David
gat
him
a
name
when
he
returned
from
smiting
of
the
Syrians
in
the
Valley
of
Salt,
even
eighteen
thousand
men.
And
he
put
garrisons
in
Edom;
throughout
all
Edom
put
he
garrisons,
and
all
the
Edomites
became
servants
to
David.
And
the
LORD
gave
victory
to
David
whithersoever
he
went.
And
David
reigned
over
all
Israel;
and
David
executed
judgment
and
justice
unto
all
his
people.
And
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah
was
over
the
host;
and
Jehoshaphat
the
son
of
Ahilud
was
recorder:
and
Zadok
the
son
of
Ahitub,
and
Ahimelech
the
son
of
Abiathar,
were
priests;
and
Seraiah
was
scribe;
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada
was
over
the
Cherethites
and
the
Pelethites;
and
David’s
sons
were
priests.
And
David
said,
Is
there
yet
any
that
is
left
of
the
house
of
Saul,
that
I
may
shew
him
kindness
for
Jonathan’s
sake?
And
there
was
of
the
house
of
Saul
a
servant
whose
name
was
Ziba,
and
they
called
him
unto
David;
and
the
king
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
Ziba?
And
he
said,
Thy
servant
is
he.
And
the
king
said,
Is
there
not
yet
any
of
the
house
of
Saul,
that
I
may
shew
the
kindness
of
God
unto
him?
And
Ziba
said
unto
the
king,
Jonathan
hath
yet
a
son,
which
is
lame
on
his
feet.
And
the
king
said
unto
him,
Where
is
he?
And
Ziba
said
unto
the
king,
Behold,
he
is
in
the
house
of
Machir
the
son
of
Ammiel,
in
Lo-debar.
Then
king
David
sent,
and
fetched
him
out
of
the
house
of
Machir
the
son
of
Ammiel,
from
Lo-debar.
And
Mephibosheth,
the
son
of
Jonathan,
the
son
of
Saul,
came
unto
David,
and
fell
on
his
face,
and
did
obeisance.
And
David
said,
Mephibosheth.
And
he
answered,
Behold
thy
servant!
And
David
said
unto
him,
Fear
not:
for
I
will
surely
shew
thee
kindness
for
Jonathan
thy
father’s
sake,
and
will
restore
thee
all
the
land
of
Saul
thy
father;
and
thou shalt
eat
bread
at
my
table
continually.
And
he
did
obeisance,
and
said,
What
is
thy
servant,
that
thou shouldest
look
upon
such
a
dead
dog
as
I
am?
Then
the
king
called
to
Ziba,
Saul’s
servant,
and
said
unto
him,
All
that
pertained
to
Saul
and
to
all
his
house
have
I
given
unto
thy
master’s
son.
And
thou shalt
till
the
land
for
him,
thou,
and
thy
sons,
and
thy
servants;
and
thou shalt
bring
in
the
fruits,
that
thy
master’s
son
may
have
bread
to
eat:
but
Mephibosheth
thy
master’s
son
shall
eat
bread
alway
at
my
table.
Now
Ziba
had
fifteen
sons
and
twenty
servants.
Then
said
Ziba
unto
the
king,
According
to
all
that
my
lord
the
king
commandeth
his
servant,
so
shall
thy
servant
do.
As
for
Mephibosheth,
said
the
king,
he
shall
eat
at
my
table,
as
one
of
the
kings
sons.
And
Mephibosheth
had
a
young
son,
whose
name
was
Mica.
And
all
that
dwelt
in
the
house
of
Ziba
were
servants
unto
Mephibosheth.
So
Mephibosheth
dwelt
in
Jerusalem:
for
he
did
eat
continually
at
the
king’s
table;
and
he
was
lame
on
both
his
feet.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon
died,
and
Hanun
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
David
said,
I
will
shew
kindness
unto
Hanun
the
son
of
Nahash,
as
his
father
shewed
kindness
unto
me.
So
David
sent
by
the
hand
of
his
servants
to
comfort
him
concerning
his
father.
And
David’s
servants
came
into
the
land
of
the
children
of
Ammon.
But
the
princes
of
the
children
of
Ammon
said
unto
Hanun
their
lord,
Thinkest
thou
that
David
doth
honour
thy
father,
that
he
hath
sent
comforters
unto
thee?
hath
not
David
sent
his
servants
unto
thee
to
search
the
city,
and
to
spy
it
out,
and
to
overthrow
it?
So
Hanun
took
David’s
servants,
and
shaved
off
the
one
half
of
their
beards,
and
cut
off
their
garments
in
the
middle,
even
to
their
buttocks,
and
sent
them
away.
When
they
told
it
unto
David,
he
sent
to
meet
them;
for
the
men
were
greatly
ashamed.
And
the
king
said,
Tarry
at
Jericho
until
your
beards
be
grown,
and
then
return.
And
when
the
children
of
Ammon
saw
that
they
were
become
odious
to
David,
the
children
of
Ammon
sent
and
hired
the
Syrians
of
Beth-rehob,
and
the
Syrians
of
Zobah,
twenty
thousand
footmen,
and
the
king
of
Maacah
with
a
thousand
men,
and
the
men
of
Tob
twelve
thousand
men.
And
when
David
heard
of
it,
he
sent
Joab,
and
all
the
host
of
the
mighty
men.
And
the
children
of
Ammon
came
out,
and
put
the
battle
in
array
at
the
entering
in
of
the
gate:
and
the
Syrians
of
Zobah,
and
of
Rehob,
and
the
men
of
Tob
and
Maacah,
were
by
themselves
in
the
field.
Now
when
Joab
saw
that
the
battle
was
set
against
him
before
and
behind,
he
chose
of
all
the
choice
men
of
Israel,
and
put
them
in
array
against
the
Syrians:
And
the
rest
of
the
people
he
committed
into
the
hand
of
Abishai
his
brother,
and
he
put
them
in
array
against
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
he
said,
If
the
Syrians
be
too
strong
for
me,
then
thou shalt
help
me:
but
if
the
children
of
Ammon
be
too
strong
for
thee,
then
I
will
come
and
help
thee.
Be
of
good
courage,
and
let
us
play
the
men
for
our
people,
and
for
the
cities
of
our
God:
and
the
LORD
do
that
which
seemeth
him
good.
So
Joab
and
the
people
that
were
with
him
drew
nigh
unto
the
battle
against
the
Syrians:
and
they
fled
before
him.
And
when
the
children
of
Ammon
saw
that
the
Syrians
were
fled,
they
likewise
fled
before
Abishai,
and
entered
into
the
city.
Then
Joab
returned
from
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
came
to
Jerusalem.
And
when
the
Syrians
saw
that
they
were
put
to
the
worse
before
Israel,
they
gathered
themselves
together.
And
Hadarezer
sent,
and
brought
out
the
Syrians
that
were
beyond
the
River:
and
they
came
to
Helam,
with
Shobach
the
captain
of
the
host
of
Hadarezer
at
their
head.
And
it
was
told
David;
and
he
gathered
all
Israel
together,
and
passed
over
Jordan,
and
came
to
Helam.
And
the
Syrians
set
themselves
in
array
against
David,
and
fought
with
him.
And
the
Syrians
fled
before
Israel;
and
David
slew
of
the
Syrians
the
men
of
seven
hundred
chariots,
and
forty
thousand
horsemen,
and
smote
Shobach
the
captain
of
their
host,
that
he
died
there.
And
when
all
the
kings
that
were
servants
to
Hadarezer
saw
that
they
were
put
to
the
worse
before
Israel,
they
made
peace
with
Israel,
and
served
them.
So
the
Syrians
feared
to
help
the
children
of
Ammon
any
more.
And
it
came
to
pass,
at
the
return
of
the
year,
at
the
time
when
kings
go
out
to
battle,
that
David
sent
Joab,
and
his
servants
with
him,
and
all
Israel;
and
they
destroyed
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
besieged
Rabbah.
But
David
tarried
at
Jerusalem.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
eventide,
that
David
arose
from
off
his
bed,
and
walked
upon
the
roof
of
the
king’s
house:
and
from
the
roof
he
saw
a
woman
bathing;
and
the
woman
was
very
beautiful
to
look
upon.
And
David
sent
and
inquired
after
the
woman.
And
one
said,
Is
not
this
Bath-sheba,
the
daughter
of
Eliam,
the
wife
of
Uriah
the
Hittite?
And
David
sent
messengers,
and
took
her;
and
she
came
in
unto
him,
and
he
lay
with
her; (for
she
was
purified
from
her
uncleanness;)
and
she
returned
unto
her
house.
And
the
woman
conceived;
and
she
sent
and
told
David,
and
said,
I
am
with
child.
And
David
sent
to
Joab,
saying,
Send
me
Uriah
the
Hittite.
And
Joab
sent
Uriah
to
David.
And
when
Uriah
was
come
unto
him,
David
asked
of
him
how
Joab
did,
and
how
the
people
fared,
and
how
the
war
prospered.
And
David
said
to
Uriah,
Go
down
thy
house,
and
wash
thy
feet.
And
Uriah
departed
out
of
the
king’s
house,
and
there
followed
him
a
mess
of
meat
from
the
king.
But
Uriah
slept
at
the
door
of
the
king’s
house
with
all
the
servants
of
his
lord,
and
went
not
down
to
his
house.
And
when
they
had
told
David,
saying,
Uriah
went
not
down
unto
his
house,
David
said
unto
Uriah,
Art
thou
not
come
from
a
journey?
wherefore
didst
thou
not
go
down
unto
thine
house?
And
Uriah
said
unto
David,
The
ark,
and
Israel,
and
Judah,
abide
in
booths;
and
my
lord
Joab,
and
the
servants
of
my
lord,
are
encamped
in
the
open
field;
shall
I
then
go
into
mine
house,
to
eat
and
to
drink
and
to
lie
with
my
wife?
as
thou
livest,
and
as
thy
soul
liveth,
I
will
not
do
this
thing.
And
David
said
to
Uriah,
Tarry
here
today
also,
and
tomorrow
I
will
let
thee
depart.
So
Uriah
abode
in
Jerusalem
that
day,
and
the
morrow.
And
when
David
had
called
him,
he
did
eat
and
drink
before
him;
and
he
made
him
drunk:
and
at
even
he
went
out
to
lie
on
his
bed
with
the
servants
of
his
lord,
but
went
not
down
to
his
house.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning,
that
David
wrote
a
letter
to
Joab,
and
sent
it
by
the
hand
of
Uriah.
And
he
wrote
in
the
letter,
saying,
Set
ye
Uriah
in
the
forefront
of
the
hottest
battle,
and
retire
ye
from
him,
that
he
may
be
smitten,
and
die.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Joab
kept
watch
upon
the
city,
that
he
assigned
Uriah
unto
the
place
where
he
knew
that
valiant
men
were.
And
the
men
of
the
city
went
out,
and
fought
with
Joab:
and
there
fell
some
of
the
people,
even
of
the
servants
of
David;
and
Uriah
the
Hittite
died
also.
Then
Joab
sent
and
told
David
all
the
things
concerning
the
war;
and
he
charged
the
messenger,
saying,
When
thou
hast
made
an
end
of
telling
all
the
things
concerning
the
war
unto
the
king,
it
shall
be
that,
if
the
king’s
wrath
arise,
and
he
say
unto
thee,
Wherefore
went
ye
so
nigh
unto
the
city
to
fight?
knew
ye
not
that
they
would
shoot
from
the
wall?
who
smote
Abimelech
the
son
of
Jerubbesheth?
did
not
a
woman
cast
an
upper
millstone
upon
him
from
the
wall,
that
he
died
at
Thebez?
why
went
ye
so
nigh
the
wall?
then shalt
thou
say,
Thy
servant
Uriah
the
Hittite
is
dead
also.
So
the
messenger
went,
and
came
and
shewed
David
all
that
Joab
had
sent
him
for.
And
the
messenger
said
unto
David,
The
men
prevailed
against
us
and
came
out
unto
us
into
the
field,
and
we
were
upon
them
even
unto
the
entering
of
the
gate.
And
the
shooters
shot
at
thy
servants
from
off
the
wall;
and
some
of
the
king’s
servants
be
dead,
and
thy
servant
Uriah
the
Hittite
is
dead
also.
Then
David
said
unto
the
messenger,
Thus shalt
thou
say
unto
Joab,
Let
not
this
thing
displease
thee,
for
the
sword
devoureth
one
as
well
as
another:
make
thy
battle
more
strong
against
the
city,
and
overthrow
it:
and
encourage
thou
him.
And
when
the
wife
of
Uriah
heard
that
Uriah
her
husband
was
dead,
she
made
lamentation
for
her
husband.
And
when
the
mourning
was
past,
David
sent
and
took
her
home
to
his
house,
and
she
became
his
wife,
and
bare
him
a
son.
But
the
thing
that
David
had
done
displeased
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
sent
Nathan
unto
David.
And
he
came
unto
him,
and
said
unto
him,
There
were
two
men
in
one
city;
the
one
rich,
and
the
other
poor.
The
rich
man
had
exceeding
many
flocks
and
herds:
but
the
poor
man
had
nothing,
save
one
little
ewe
lamb,
which
he
had
bought
and
nourished
up:
and
it
grew
up
together
with
him,
and
with
his
children;
it
did
eat
of
his
own
morsel,
and
drank
of
his
own
cup,
and
lay
in
his
bosom,
and
was
unto
him
as
a
daughter.
And
there
came
a
traveller
unto
the
rich
man,
and
he
spared
to
take
of
his
own
flock
and
of
his
own
herd,
to
dress
for
the
wayfaring
man
that
was
come
unto
him,
but
took
the
poor
man’s
lamb,
and
dressed
it
for
the
man
that
was
come
to
him.
And
David’s
anger
was
greatly
kindled
against
the
man;
and
he
said
to
Nathan,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
the
man
that
hath
done
this
is
worthy
to
die:
and
he
shall
restore
the
lamb
fourfold,
because
he
did
this
thing,
and
because
he
had
no
pity.
And
Nathan
said
to
David,
Thou
art
the
man.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
I
anointed
thee
king
over
Israel,
and
I
delivered
thee
out
of
the
hand
of
Saul;
and
I
gave
thee
thy
master’s
house,
and
thy
master’s
wives
into
thy
bosom,
and
gave
thee
the
house
of
Israel
and
of
Judah;
and
if
that
had
been
too
little,
I
would
have
added
unto
thee
such
and
such
things.
Wherefore
hast
thou
despised
the
word
of
the
LORD,
to
do
that
which
is
evil
in
his
sight?
thou
hast
smitten
Uriah
the
Hittite
with
the
sword,
and
hast
taken
his
wife
to
be
thy
wife,
and
hast
slain
him
with
the
sword
of
the
children
of
Ammon.
Now
therefore,
the
sword
shall
never
depart
from
thine
house;
because
thou
hast
despised
me,
and
hast
taken
the
wife
of
Uriah
the
Hittite
to
be
thy
wife.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
raise
up
evil
against
thee
out
of
thine
own
house,
and
I
will
take
thy
wives
before
thine
eyes,
and
give
them
unto
thy
neighbour,
and
he
shall
lie
with
thy
wives
in
the
sight
of
this
sun.
For
thou
didst
it
secretly:
but
I
will
do
this
thing
before
all
Israel,
and
before
the
sun.
And
David
said
unto
Nathan,
I
have
sinned
against
the
LORD.
And
Nathan
said
unto
David,
The
LORD
also
hath
put
away
thy
sin;
thou shalt
not
die.
Howbeit,
because
by
this
deed
thou
hast
given
great
occasion
to
the
enemies
of
the
LORD
to
blaspheme,
the
child
also
that
is
born
unto
thee
shall
surely
die.
And
Nathan
departed
unto
his
house.
And
the
LORD
struck
the
child
that
Uriah’s
wife
bare
unto
David,
and
it
was
very
sick.
David
therefore
besought
God
for
the
child;
and
David
fasted,
and
went
in,
and
lay
all
night
upon
the
earth.
And
the
elders
of
his
house
arose,
and
stood
beside
him,
to
raise
him
up
from
the
earth:
but
he
would
not,
neither
did
he
eat
bread
with
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
seventh
day,
that
the
child
died.
And
the
servants
of
David
feared
to
tell
him
that
the
child
was
dead:
for
they
said,
Behold,
while
the
child
was
yet
alive,
we
spake
unto
him,
and
he
hearkened
not
unto
our
voice:
how
will
he
then
vex
himself,
if
we
tell
him
that
the
child
is
dead?
But
when
David
saw
that
his
servants
whispered
together,
David
perceived
that
the
child
was
dead:
and
David
said
unto
his
servants,
Is
the
child
dead?
And
they
said,
He
is
dead.
Then
David
arose
from
the
earth,
and
washed,
and
anointed
himself,
and
changed
his
apparel;
and
he
came
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
worshipped:
then
he
came
to
his
own
house;
and
when
he
required
they
set
bread
before
him,
and
he
did
eat.
Then
said
his
servants
unto
him,
What
thing
is
this
that
thou
hast
done?
thou
didst
fast
and
weep
for
the
child,
while
it
was
alive;
but
when
the
child
was
dead,
thou
didst
rise
and
eat
bread.
And
he
said,
While
the
child
was
yet
alive,
I
fasted
and
wept:
for
I
said,
Who
knoweth
whether
the
LORD
will
not
be
gracious
to
me,
that
the
child
may
live?
But
now
he
is
dead,
wherefore
should
I
fast?
can
I
bring
him
back
again?
I
shall
go
to
him,
but
he
shall
not
return
to
me.
And
David
comforted
Bath-sheba
his
wife,
and
went
in
unto
her,
and
lay
with
her:
and
she
bare
a
son,
and
he
called
his
name
Solomon.
And
the
LORD
loved
him;
and
he
sent
by
the
hand
of
Nathan
the
prophet,
and
he
called
his
name
Jedidiah,
for
the
LORD’S
sake.
Now
Joab
fought
against
Rabbah
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
took
the
royal
city.
And
Joab
sent
messengers
to
David,
and
said,
I
have
fought
against
Rabbah,
yea,
I
have
taken
the
city
of
waters.
Now
therefore
gather
the
rest
of
the
people
together,
and
encamp
against
the
city,
and
take
it:
lest
I
take
the
city,
and
it
be
called
after
my
name.
And
David
gathered
all
the
people
together,
and
went
to
Rabbah,
and
fought
against
it,
and
took
it.
And
he
took
the
crown
of
their
king
from
off
his
head;
and
the
weight
thereof
was
a
talent
of
gold,
and
in
it
were
precious
stones;
and
it
was
set
on
David’s
head.
And
he
brought
forth
the
spoil
of
the
city,
exceeding
much.
And
he
brought
forth
the
people
that
were
therein,
and
put
them
under
saws,
and
under
harrows
of
iron,
and
under
axes
of
iron,
and
made
them
pass
through
the
brickkiln:
and
thus
did
he
unto
all
the
cities
of
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
David
and
all
the
people
returned
unto
Jerusalem.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
Absalom
the
son
of
David
had
a
fair
sister,
whose
name
was
Tamar;
and
Amnon
the
son
of
David
loved
her.
And
Amnon
was
so
vexed
that
he
fell
sick
because
of
his
sister
Tamar;
for
she
was
a
virgin;
and
it
seemed
hard
to
Amnon
to
do
any
thing
unto
her.
But
Amnon
had
a
friend,
whose
name
was
Jonadab,
the
son
of
Shimeah
David’s
brother:
and
Jonadab
was
a
very
subtil
man.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Why,
O
son
of
the
king,
art
thou
thus
lean
from
day
to
day?
wilt
thou
not
tell
me?
And
Amnon
said
unto
him,
I
love
Tamar,
my
brother
Absalom’s
sister.
And
Jonadab
said
unto
him,
Lay
thee
down
on
thy
bed,
and feign
thyself
sick:
and
when
thy
father
cometh
to
see
thee,
say
unto
him,
Let
my
sister
Tamar
come,
I
pray
thee,
and
give
me
bread
to
eat,
and
dress
the
food
in
my
sight,
that
I
may
see
it,
and
eat
it
at
her
hand.
So
Amnon
lay
down,
and
feigned
himself
sick:
and
when
the
king
was
come
to
see
him,
Amnon
said
unto
the
king,
Let
my
sister
Tamar
come,
I
pray
thee,
and
make
me
a
couple
of
cakes
in
my
sight,
that
I
may
eat
at
her
hand.
Then
David
sent
home
to
Tamar,
saying,
Go
now
to
thy
brother
Amnon’s
house,
and
dress
him
food.
So
Tamar
went
to
her
brother
Amnon’s
house;
and
he
was
laid
down.
And
she
took
dough,
and
kneaded
it,
and
made
cakes
in
his
sight,
and
did
bake
the
cakes.
And
she
took
the
pan,
and
poured
them
out
before
him;
but
he
refused
to
eat.
And
Amnon
said,
Have
out
all
men
from
me.
And
they
went
out
every
man
from
him.
And
Amnon
said
unto
Tamar,
Bring
the
food
into
the
chamber,
that
I
may
eat
of
thine
hand.
And
Tamar
took
the
cakes
which
she
had
made,
and
brought
them
into
the
chamber
to
Amnon
her
brother.
And
when
she
had
brought
them
near
unto
him
to
eat,
he
took
hold
of
her,
and
said
unto
her,
Come
lie
with
me,
my
sister.
And
she
answered
him,
Nay,
my
brother,
do
not
force
me;
for
no
such
thing
ought
to
be
done
in
Israel:
do
not
thou
this
folly.
And
I,
whither
shall
I
carry
my
shame?
and
as
for
thee,
thou shalt
be
as
one
of
the
fools
in
Israel.
Now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
speak
unto
the
king;
for
he
will
not
withhold
me
from
thee.
Howbeit
he
would
not
hearken
unto
her
voice:
but
being
stronger
than
she,
he
forced
her,
and
lay
with
her.
Then
Amnon
hated
her
with
exceeding
great
hatred;
for
the
hatred
wherewith
he
hated
her
was
greater
than
the
love
wherewith
he
had
loved
her.
And
Amnon
said
unto
her,
Arise,
be
gone.
And
she
said
unto
him,
Not
so,
because
this
great
wrong
in
putting
me
forth
is
worse
than
the
other
that
thou
didst
unto
me.
But
he
would
not
hearken
unto
her.
Then
he
called
his
servant
that
ministered
unto
him,
and
said,
Put
now
this
woman
out
from
me,
and
bolt
the
door
after
her.
And
she
had
a
garment
of
divers
colours
upon
her:
for
with
such
robes
were
the
king’s
daughters
that
were
virgins
apparelled.
Then
his
servant
brought
her
out,
and
bolted
the
door
after
her.
And
Tamar
put
ashes
on
her
head,
and
rent
her
garment
of
divers
colours
that
was
on
her;
and
she
laid
her
hand
on
her
head,
and
went
her
way,
crying
aloud
as
she
went.
And
Absalom
her
brother
said
unto
her,
Hath
Amnon
thy
brother
been
with
thee?
but
now
hold
thy
peace,
my
sister:
he
is
thy
brother;
take
not
this
thing
to
heart.
So
Tamar
remained
desolate
in
her
brother
Absalom’s
house.
But
when
king
David
heard
of
all
these
things,
he
was
very
wroth.
And
Absalom
spake
unto
Amnon
neither
good
nor
bad:
for
Absalom
hated
Amnon,
because
he
had
forced
his
sister
Tamar.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
two
years,
that
Absalom
had
sheepshearers
in
Baal-hazor,
which
is
beside
Ephraim:
and
Absalom
invited
all
the
king’s
sons.
And
Absalom
came
to
the
king,
and
said,
Behold
now,
thy
servant
hath
sheepshearers;
let
the
king,
I
pray
thee,
and
his
servants
go
with
thy
servant.
And
the
king
said
to
Absalom,
Nay,
my
son,
let
us
not
all
go,
lest
we
be
burdensome
unto
thee.
And
he
pressed
him:
howbeit
he
would
not
go,
but
blessed
him.
Then
said
Absalom,
If
not,
I
pray
thee,
let
my
brother
Amnon
go
with
us.
And
the
king
said
unto
him,
Why
should
he
go
with
thee?
But
Absalom
pressed
him,
that
he
let
Amnon
and
all
the
king’s
sons
go
with
him.
And
Absalom
commanded
his
servants,
saying,
Mark
ye
now,
when
Amnon’s
heart
is
merry
with
wine;
and
when
I
say
unto
you,
smite
Amnon,
then
kill
him,
fear
not:
have
not
I
commanded
you?
be
courageous,
and
be
valiant.
And
the
servants
of
Absalom
did
unto
Amnon
as
Absalom
had
commanded.
Then
all
the
king’s
sons
arose,
and
every
man
gat
him
up
upon
his
mule,
and
fled.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
they
were
in
the
way,
that
the
tidings
came
to
David
saying,
Absalom
hath
slain
all
the
king’s
sons,
and
there
is
not
one
of
them
left.
Then
the
king
arose,
and
rent
his
garments,
and
lay
on
the
earth;
and
all
his
servants
stood
by
with
their
clothes
rent.
And
Jonadab,
the
son
of
Shimeah
David’s
brother,
answered
and
said,
Let
not
my
lord
suppose
that
they
have
killed
all
the
young
men
the
king’s
sons;
for
Amnon
only
is
dead:
for
by
the
appointment
of
Absalom
this
hath
been
determined
from
the
day
that
he
forced
his
sister
Tamar.
Now
therefore
let
not
my
lord
the
king
take
the
thing
to
his
heart,
to
think
that
all
the
king’s
sons
are
dead:
for
Amnon
only
is
dead.
But
Absalom
fled.
And
the
young
man
that
kept
the
watch
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
looked,
and,
behold,
there
came
much
people
by
the
way
of
the
hill
side
behind
him.
And
Jonadab
said
unto
the
king,
Behold,
the
king’s
sons
are
come:
as
thy
servant
said,
so
it
is.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
soon
as
he
had
made
an
end
of
speaking,
that,
behold,
the
king’s
sons
came,
and
lifted
up
their
voice,
and
wept:
and
the
king
also
and
all
his
servants
wept
very
sore.
But
Absalom
fled,
and
went
to
Talmai
the
son
of Ammihur,
king
of
Geshur.
And
David
mourned
for
his
son
every
day.
So
Absalom
fled,
and
went
to
Geshur,
and
was
there
three
years.
And
the
soul
of
king
David
longed
to
go
forth
unto
Absalom:
for
he
was
comforted
concerning
Amnon,
seeing
he
was
dead.
Now
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah
perceived
that
the
king’s
heart
was
toward
Absalom.
And
Joab
sent
to
Tekoa,
and
fetched
thence
a
wise
woman,
and
said
unto
her,
I
pray
thee, feign
thyself
to
be
a
mourner,
and
put
on
mourning
apparel,
I
pray
thee,
and
anoint
not
thyself
with
oil,
but
be
as
a
woman
that
had
a
long
time
mourned
for
the
dead:
and
go
in
to
the
king,
and
speak
on
this
manner
unto
him.
So
Joab
put
the
words
in
her
mouth.
And
when
the
woman
of
Tekoa
spake
to
the
king,
she
fell
on
her
face
to
the
ground,
and
did
obeisance,
and
said,
Help,
O
king.
And
the
king
said
unto
her,
What aileth
thee?
And
she
answered;
Of
a
truth
I
am
a
widow
woman,
and
mine
husband
is
dead.
And
thy
handmaid
had
two
sons,
and
they
two
strove
together
in
the
field,
and
there
was
none
to
part
them,
but
the
one
smote
the
other,
and
killed
him.
And,
behold,
the
whole
family
is
risen
against
thine
handmaid,
and
they
said,
Deliver
him
that
smote
his
brother,
that
we
may
kill
him
for
the
life
of
his
brother
whom
he
slew,
and
so
destroy
the
heir
also:
thus
shall
they
quench
my
coal
which
is
left,
and
shall
leave
to
my
husband
neither
name
nor
remainder
upon
the
face
of
the
earth.
And
the
king
said
unto
the
woman,
Go
to
thine
house,
and
I
will
give
charge
concerning
thee.
And
the
woman
of
Tekoa
said
unto
the
king,
My
lord,
O
king,
the
iniquity
be
on
me,
and
on
my
father’s
house:
and
the
king
and
his
throne
be
guiltless.
And
the
king
said,
Whosoever
saith aught
unto
thee,
bring
him
to
me,
and
he
shall
not
touch
thee
any
more.
Then
said
she,
I
pray
thee,
let
the
king
remember
the
LORD
thy
God,
that
the
avenger
of
blood
destroy
not
any
more,
lest
they
destroy
my
son.
And
he
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
there shalt
not
one
hair
of
thy
son
fall
to
the
earth.
Then
the
woman
said,
Let
thine
handmaid,
I
pray
thee,
speak
a
word
unto
my
lord
the
king.
And
he
said,
Say
on.
And
the
woman
said,
Wherefore
then
hast
thou
devised
such
a
thing
against
the
people
of
God?
for
in
speaking
this
word
the
king
is
as
one
which
is
guilty,
in
that
the
king
doth
not
fetch
home
again
his
banished
one.
For
we
must
needs
die,
and
are
as
water
spilt
on
the
ground,
which
cannot
be
gathered
up
again;
neither
doth
God
take
away
life,
but
deviseth
means,
that
he
that
is
banished
be
not
an
outcast
from
him.
Now
therefore
seeing
that
I
am
come
to
speak
this
word
unto
my
lord
the
king,
it
is
because
the
people
have
made
me
afraid:
and
thy
handmaid
said,
I
will
now
speak
unto
the
king;
it
may
be
that
the
king
will
perform
the
request
of
his
servant.
For
the
king
will
hear
to
deliver
his
servant
out
of
the
hand
of
the
man
that
would
destroy
me
and
my
son
together
out
of
the
inheritance
of
God.
Then
thine
handmaid
said,
Let,
I
pray
thee,
the
word
of
my
lord
the
king
be
comfortable:
for
as
an
angel
of
God,
so
is
my
lord
the
king
to
discern
good
and
bad:
and
the
LORD
thy
God
be
with
thee.
Then
the
king
answered
and
said
unto
the
woman,
Hide
not
from
me,
I
pray
thee, aught
that
I
shall
ask
thee.
And
the
woman
said,
Let
my
lord
the
king
now
speak.
And
the
king
said,
Is
the
hand
of
Joab
with
thee
in
all
this?
And
the
woman
answered
and
said,
As
thy
soul
liveth,
my
lord
the
king,
none
can
turn
to
the
right
hand
or
to
the
left
from aught
that
my
lord
the
king
hath
spoken:
for
thy
servant
Joab,
he
bade
me,
and
he
put
all
these
words
in
the
mouth
of
thine
handmaid;
to
change
the
face
of
the
matter
hath
thy
servant
Joab
done
this
thing:
and
my
lord
is
wise,
according
to
the
wisdom
of
an
angel
of
God,
to
know
all
things
that
are
in
the
earth.
And
the
king
said
unto
Joab,
Behold
now,
I
have
done
this
thing:
go
therefore,
bring
the
young
man
Absalom
again.
And
Joab
fell
to
the
ground
on
his
face,
and
did
obeisance,
and
blessed
the
king:
end
Joab
said,
Today
thy
servant
knoweth
that
I
have
found
grace
in
thy
sight,
my
lord,
O
king,
in
that
the
king
hath
performed
the
request
of
his
servant.
So
Joab
arose
and
went
to
Geshur,
and
brought
Absalom
to
Jerusalem.
And
the
king
said,
Let
him
turn
to
his
own
house,
but
let
him
not
see
my
face.
So
Absalom
turned
to
his
own
house,
and
saw
not
the
king’s
face.
Now
in
all
Israel
there
was
none
to
be
so
much
praised
as
Absalom
for
his
beauty:
from
the
sole
of
his
foot
even
to
the
crown
of
his
head
there
was
no
blemish
in
him.
And
when
he
polled
his
head, (now
it
was
at
every
year’s
end
that
he
polled
it:
because
the
hair
was
heavy
on
him,
therefore
he
polled
it:)
he
weighed
the
hair
of
his
head
at
two
hundred
shekels,
after
the
king’s
weight.
And
unto
Absalom
there
were
born
three
sons,
and
one
daughter,
whose
name
was
Tamar:
she
was
a
woman
of
a
fair
countenance.
And
Absalom
dwelt
two
full
years
in
Jerusalem;
and
he
saw
not
the
king’s
face.
Then
Absalom
sent
for
Joab,
to
send
him
to
the
king;
but
he
would
not
come
to
him:
and
he
sent
again
a
second
time,
but
he
would
not
come.
Therefore
he
said
unto
his
servants,
See,
Joab’s
field
is
near
mine,
and
he
hath
barley
there;
go
and
set
it
on
fire.
And
Absalom’s
servants
set
the
field
on
fire.
Then
Joab
arose,
and
came
to
Absalom
unto
his
house,
and
said
unto
him,
Wherefore
have
thy
servants
set
my
field
on
fire?
And
Absalom
answered
Joab,
Behold,
I
sent
unto
thee,
saying,
Come
hither,
that
I
may
send
thee
to
the
king,
to
say,
Wherefore
am
I
come
from
Geshur?
it
were
better
for
me
to
be
there
still:
now
therefore
let
me
see
the
king’s
face;
and
if
there
be
iniquity
in
me,
let
him
kill
me.
So
Joab
came
to
the
king,
and
told
him:
and
when
he
had
called
for
Absalom,
he
came
to
the
king,
and
bowed
himself
on
his
face
to
the
ground
before
the
king:
and
the
king
kissed
Absalom.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
Absalom
prepared
him
a
chariot
and
horses,
and
fifty
men
to
run
before
him.
And
Absalom
rose
up
early,
and
stood
beside
the
way
of
the
gate:
and
it
was
so,
that
when
any
man
had
a
suit
which
should
come
to
the
king
for
judgment,
then
Absalom
called
unto
him,
and
said,
Of
what
city
art
thou?
And
he
said,
Thy
servant
is
of
one
of
the
tribes
of
Israel.
And
Absalom
said
unto
him,
See,
thy
matters
are
good
and
right;
but
there
is
no
man deputed
of
the
king
to
hear
thee.
Absalom
said
moreover,
Oh
that
I
were
made
judge
in
the
land,
that
every
man
which
hath
any
suit
or
cause
might
come
unto
me,
and
I
would
do
him
justice!
And
it
was
so,
that
when
any
man
came
nigh
to
do
him
obeisance,
he
put
forth
his
hand,
and
took
hold
of
him,
and
kissed
him.
And
on
this
manner
did
Absalom
to
all
Israel
that
came
to
the
king
for
judgment:
so
Absalom
stole
the
hearts
of
the
men
of
Israel.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
forty
years,
that
Absalom
said
unto
the
king,
I
pray
thee,
let
me
go
and
pay
my
vow,
which
I
have
vowed
unto
the
LORD,
in
Hebron.
For
thy
servant
vowed
a
vow
while
I
abode
at
Geshur
in
Syria,
saying,
If
the
LORD
shall
indeed
bring
me
again
to
Jerusalem,
then
I
will
serve
the
LORD.
And
the
king
said
unto
him,
Go
in
peace.
So
he
arose,
and
went
to
Hebron.
But
Absalom
sent
spies
throughout
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
saying,
As
soon
as
ye
hear
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
then
ye
shall
say,
Absalom
is
king
in
Hebron.
And
with
Absalom
went
two
hundred
men
out
of
Jerusalem,
that
were
invited,
and
went
in
their
simplicity;
and
they
knew
not
any
thing.
And
Absalom
sent
for
Ahithophel
the
Gilonite,
David’s
counsellor,
from
his
city,
even
from
Giloh,
while
he
offered
the
sacrifices.
And
the
conspiracy
was
strong;
for
the
people
increased
continually
with
Absalom.
And
there
came
a
messenger
to
David,
saying,
The
hearts
of
the
men
of
Israel
are
after
Absalom.
And
David
said
unto
all
his
servants
that
were
with
him
at
Jerusalem,
Arise,
and
let
us
flee;
for
else
none
of
us
shall
escape
from
Absalom:
make
speed
to
depart,
lest
he
overtake
us
quickly,
and
bring
down
evil
upon
us,
and
smite
the
city
with
the
edge
of
the
sword.
And
the
king’s
servants
said
unto
the
king,
Behold
thy
servants
are
ready
to
do
whatsoever
my
lord
the
king
shall
choose.
And
the
king
went
forth,
and
all
his
household
after
him,
And
the
king
left
ten
women,
which
were
concubines,
to
keep
the
house.
And
the
king
went
forth,
and
all
the
people
after
him;
and
they
tarried
in Beth-merhak.
And
all
his
servants
passed
on
beside
him;
and
all
the
Cherethites,
and
all
the
Pelethites,
and
all
the
Gittites,
six
hundred
men
which
came
after
him
from
Gath,
passed
on
before
the
king.
Then
said
the
king
to
Ittai
the
Gittite,
Wherefore
goest
thou
also
with
us?
return,
and
abide
with
the
king:
for
thou
art
a
stranger,
and
also
an
exile;
return
to
thine
own
place.
Whereas
thou
camest
but
yesterday,
should
I
this
day
make
thee
go
up
and
down
with
us,
seeing
I
go
whither
I
may?
return
thou,
and
take
back
thy
brethren;
mercy
and
truth
be
with
thee.
And
Ittai
answered
the
king,
and
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
and
as
my
lord
the
king
liveth,
surely
in
what
place
my
lord
the
king
shall
be,
whether
for
death
or
for
life,
even
there
also
will
thy
servant
be.
And
David
said
to
Ittai,
Go
and
pass
over.
And
Ittai
the
Gittite
passed
over
and
all
his
men,
and
all
the
little
ones
that
were
with
him.
And
all
the
country
wept
with
a
loud
voice,
and
all
the
people
passed
over:
the
king
also
himself
passed
over
the
brook
Kidron,
and
all
the
people
passed
over,
toward
the
way
of
the
wilderness.
And,
lo,
Zadok
also
came,
and
all
the
Levites
with
him,
bearing
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
God;
and
they
set
down
the
ark
of
God,
and
Abiathar
went
up,
until
all
the
people
had
done
passing
out
of
the
city.
And
the
king
said
unto
Zadok,
Carry
back
the
ark
of
God
into
the
city:
if
I
shall
find
favour
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
he
will
bring
me
again,
and
shew
me
both
it,
and
his
habitation:
but
if
he
say
thus,
I
have
no
delight
in
thee;
behold,
here
am
I,
let
him
do
to
me
as
seemeth
good
unto
him.
The
king
said
also
unto
Zadok
the
priest,
Art
thou
not
a
seer?
return
into
the
city
in
peace,
and
your
two
sons
with
you,
Ahimaaz
thy
son,
and
Jonathan
the
son
of
Abiathar.
See,
I
will
tarry
at
the
fords
of
the
wilderness,
until
there
come
word
from
you
to
certify
me.
Zadok
therefore
and
Abiathar
carried
the
ark
of
God
again
to
Jerusalem:
and
they
abode
there.
And
David
went
up
by
the
ascent
of
the
mount
of
Olives,
and
wept
as
he
went
up;
and
he
had
his
head
covered,
and
went
barefoot:
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him
covered
every
man
his
head,
and
they
went
up,
weeping
as
they
went
up.
And
one
told
David,
saying,
Ahithophel
is
among
the
conspirators
with
Absalom.
And
David
said,
O
LORD,
I
pray
thee,
turn
the
counsel
of
Ahithophel
into
foolishness.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
when
David
was
come
to
the
top
of
the
ascent,
where
God
was
worshipped,
behold,
Hushai
the
Archite
came
to
meet
him
with
his
coat
rent,
and
earth
upon
his
head:
And
David
said
unto
him,
If
thou
passest
on
with
me,
then
thou shalt
be
a
burden
unto
me:
but
if
thou
return
to
the
city,
and
say
unto
Absalom,
I
will
be
thy
servant,
O
king;
as
I
have
been
thy
father’s
servant
in
time
past,
so
will
I
now
be
thy
servant:
then shalt
thou
defeat
for
me
the
counsel
of
Ahithophel.
And
hast
thou
not
there
with
thee
Zadok
and
Abiathar
the
priests?
therefore
it
shall
be,
that
what
thing
soever
thou shalt
hear
out
of
the
king’s
house,
thou shalt
tell
it
to
Zadok
and
Abiathar
the
priests.
Behold,
they
have
there
with
them
their
two
sons,
Ahimaaz
Zadok’s
son,
and
Jonathan
Abiathar’s
son;
and
by
them
ye
shall
send
unto
me
every
thing
that
ye
shall
hear.
So
Hushai
David’s
friend
came
into
the
city;
and
Absalom
came
into
Jerusalem.
And
when
David
was
a
little
past
the
top
of
the
ascent,
behold,
Ziba
the
servant
of
Mephibosheth
met
him,
with
a
couple
of
asses
saddled,
and
upon
them
two
hundred
loaves
of
bread,
and
an
hundred
clusters
of
raisins,
and
an
hundred
of
summer
fruits,
and
a
bottle
of
wine.
And
the
king
said
unto
Ziba,
What meanest
thou
by
these?
And
Ziba
said,
The
asses
be
for
the
king’s
household
to
ride
on;
and
the
bread
and
summer
fruit
for
the
young
men
to
eat;
and
the
wine,
that
such
as
be
faint
in
the
wilderness
may
drink.
And
the
king
said,
And
where
is
thy
master’s
son?
And
Ziba
said
unto
the
king,
Behold,
he
abideth
at
Jerusalem:
for
he
said,
Today
shall
the
house
of
Israel
restore
me
the
kingdom
of
my
father.
Then
said
the
king
to
Ziba,
Behold,
thine
is
all
that
pertaineth
unto
Mephibosheth.
And
Ziba
said,
I
do
obeisance;
let
me
find
favour
in
thy
sight,
my
lord,
O
king.
And
when
king
David
came
to
Bahurim,
behold,
there
came
out
thence
a
man
of
the
family
of
the
house
of
Saul,
whose
name
was
Shimei,
the
son
of
Gera:
he
came
out,
and
cursed
still
as
he
came.
And
he
cast
stones
at
David,
and
at
all
the
servants
of
king
David:
and
all
the
people
and
all
the
mighty
men
were
on
his
right
hand
and
on
his
left.
And
thus
said
Shimei
when
he
cursed, Begone, begone,
thou
man
of
blood,
and
man
of
Belial:
The
LORD
hath
returned
upon
thee
all
the
blood
of
the
house
of
Saul,
in
whose
stead
thou
hast
reigned;
and
the
LORD
hath
delivered
the
kingdom
into
the
hand
of
Absalom
thy
son:
and,
behold,
thou
art
taken
in
thine
own
mischief,
because
thou
art
a
man
of
blood.
Then
said
Abishai
the
son
of
Zeruiah
unto
the
king,
Why
should
this
dead
dog
curse
my
lord
the
king?
let
me
go
over,
I
pray
thee,
and
take
off
his
head.
And
the
king
said,
What
have
I
to
do
with
you,
ye
sons
of
Zeruiah?
Because
he
curseth,
and
because
the
LORD
hath
said
unto
him,
Curse
David;
who
then
shall
say,
Wherefore
hast
thou
done
so?
And
David
said
to
Abishai,
and
to
all
his
servants,
Behold,
my
son,
which
came
forth
of
my
bowels,
seeketh
my
life:
how
much
more
may
this
Benjamite
now
do
it?
let
him
alone,
and
let
him
curse;
for
the
LORD
hath
bidden
him.
It
may
be
that
the
LORD
will
look
on
the
wrong
done
unto
me,
and
that
the
LORD
will
requite
me
good
for
his
cursing
of
me
this
day.
So
David
and
his
men
went
by
the
way:
and
Shimei
went
along
on
the
hill
side
over
against
him,
and
cursed
as
he
went,
and
threw
stones
at
him,
and
cast
dust.
And
the
king,
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him,
came
weary;
and
he
refreshed
himself
there.
And
Absalom,
and
all
the
people
the
men
of
Israel,
came
to
Jerusalem,
and
Ahithophel
with
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Hushai
the
Archite,
David’s
friend,
was
come
unto
Absalom,
that
Hushai
said
unto
Absalom,
God
save
the
king,
God
save
the
king.
And
Absalom
said
to
Hushai,
Is
this
thy
kindness
to
thy
friend?
why
wentest
thou
not
with
thy
friend?
And
Hushai
said
unto
Absalom,
Nay;
but
whom
the
LORD,
and
this
people,
and
all
the
men
of
Israel
have
chosen,
his
will
I
be,
and
with
him
will
I
abide.
And
again,
whom
should
I
serve?
should
I
not
serve
in
the
presence
of
his
son?
as
I
have
served
in
thy
father’s
presence,
so
will
I
be
in
thy
presence.
Then
said
Absalom
to
Ahithophel,
Give
your
counsel
what
we
shall
do.
And
Ahithophel
said
unto
Absalom,
Go
in
unto
thy
father’s
concubines,
which
he
hath
left
to
keep
the
house;
and
all
Israel
shall
hear
that
thou
art
abhorred
of
thy
father:
then
shall
the
hands
of
all
that
are
with
thee
be
strong.
So
they
spread
Absalom
a
tent
upon
the
top
of
the
house;
and
Absalom
went
in
unto
his
father’s
concubines
in
the
sight
of
all
Israel.
And
the
counsel
of
Ahithophel,
which
he
counselled
in
those
days,
was
as
if
a
man
inquired
at
the
oracle
of
God:
so
was
all
the
counsel
of
Ahithophel
both
with
David
and
with
Absalom.
Moreover
Ahithophel
said
unto
Absalom,
Let
me
now
choose
out
twelve
thousand
men,
and
I
will
arise
and
pursue
after
David
this
night:
and
I
will
come
upon
him
while
he
is
weary
and
weak
handed,
and
will
make
him
afraid:
and
all
the
people
that
are
with
him
shall
flee;
and
I
will
smite
the
king
only:
and
I
will
bring
back
all
the
people
unto
thee:
the
man
whom
thou
seekest
is
as
if
all
returned:
so
all
the
people
shall
be
in
peace.
And
the
saying
pleased
Absalom
well,
and
all
the
elders
of
Israel.
Then
said
Absalom,
Call
now
Hushai
the
Archite
also,
and
let
us
hear
likewise
what
he
saith.
And
when
Hushai
was
come
to
Absalom,
Absalom
spake
unto
him,
saying,
Ahithophel
hath
spoken
after
this
manner:
shall
we
do
after
his
saying?
if
not,
speak
thou.
And
Hushai
said
unto
Absalom,
The
counsel
that
Ahithophel
hath
given
this
time
is
not
good.
Hushai
said
moreover,
Thou
knowest
thy
father
and
his
men,
that
they
be
mighty
men,
and
they
be
chafed
in
their
minds,
as
a
bear
robbed
of
her
whelps
in
the
field:
and
thy
father
is
a
man
of
war,
and
will
not
lodge
with
the
people.
Behold,
he
is
hid
now
in
some
pit,
or
in
some
other
place:
and
it
will
come
to
pass,
when
some
of
them
be
fallen
at
the
first,
that
whosoever
heareth
it
will
say,
There
is
a
slaughter
among
the
people
that
follow
Absalom.
And
even
he
that
is
valiant,
whose
heart
is
as
the
heart
of
a
lion,
shall
utterly
melt:
for
all
Israel
knoweth
that
thy
father
is
a
mighty
man,
and
they
which
be
with
him
are
valiant
men.
But
I
counsel
that
all
Israel
be
gathered
together
unto
thee,
from
Dan
even
to
Beer-sheba,
as
the
sand
that
is
by
the
sea
for
multitude;
and
that
thou
go
to
battle
in
thine
own
person.
So
shall
we
come
upon
him
in
some
place
where
he
shall
be
found,
and
we
will
light
upon
him
as
the
dew
falleth
on
the
ground:
and
of
him
and
of
all
the
men
that
are
with
him
we
will
not
leave
so
much
as
one.
Moreover,
if
he
be
gotten
into
a
city,
then
shall
all
Israel
bring
ropes
to
that
city,
and
we
will
draw
it
into
the
river,
until
there
be
not
one
small
stone
found
there.
And
Absalom
and
all
the
men
of
Israel
said,
The
counsel
of
Hushai
the
Archite
is
better
than
the
counsel
of
Ahithophel.
For
the
LORD
had
ordained
to
defeat
the
good
counsel
of
Ahithophel,
to
the
intent
that
the
LORD
might
bring
evil
upon
Absalom.
Then
said
Hushai
unto
Zadok
and
to
Abiathar
the
priests.
Thus
and
thus
did
Ahithophel
counsel
Absalom
and
the
elders
of
Israel;
and
thus
and
thus
have
I
counselled.
Now
therefore
send
quickly,
and
tell
David,
saying,
Lodge
not
this
night
at
the
fords
of
the
wilderness,
but
in
any
wise
pass
over;
lest
the
king
be
swallowed
up,
and
all
the
people
that
are
with
him.
Now
Jonathan
and
Ahimaaz
stayed
by
En-rogel;
and
a
maidservant
used
to
go
and
tell
them;
and
they
went
and
told
king
David:
for
they
might
not
be
seen
to
come
into
the
city.
But
a
lad
saw
them,
and
told
Absalom:
and
they
went
both
of
them
away
quickly,
and
came
to
the
house
of
a
man
in
Bahurim,
who
had
a
well
in
his
court;
and
they
went
down
thither.
And
the
woman
took
and
spread
the
covering
over
the
well’s
mouth,
and strewed
bruised
corn
thereon;
and
nothing
was
known.
And
Absalom’s
servants
came
to
the
woman
to
the
house;
and
they
said,
Where
are
Ahimaaz
and
Jonathan?
And
the
woman
said
unto
them,
They
be
gone
over
the
brook
of
water.
And
when
they
had
sought
and
could
not
find
them,
they
returned
to
Jerusalem.
And
it
came
to
pass,
after
they
were
departed,
that
they
came
up
out
of
the
well,
and
went
and
told
king
David;
and
they
said
unto
David,
Arise
ye,
and
pass
quickly
over
the
water:
for
thus
hath
Ahithophel
counselled
against
you.
Then
David
arose,
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
him,
and
they
passed
over
Jordan:
by
the
morning
light
there
lacked
not
one
of
them
that
was
not
gone
over
Jordan.
And
when
Ahithophel
saw
that
his
counsel
was
not
followed,
he
saddled
his
ass,
and
arose,
and
gat
him
home,
unto
his
city,
and
set
his
house
in
order,
and
hanged
himself;
and
he
died,
and
was
buried
in
the
sepulchre
of
his
father.
Then
David
came
to
Mahanaim.
And
Absalom
passed
over
Jordan,
he
and
all
the
men
of
Israel
with
him.
And
Absalom
set
Amasa
over
the
host
instead
of
Joab.
Now
Amasa
was
the
son
of
a
man,
whose
name
was
Ithra
the
Israelite,
that
went
in
to Abigal
the
daughter
of
Nahash,
sister
to
Zeruiah
Joab’s
mother.
And
Israel
and
Absalom
pitched
in
the
land
of
Gilead.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
David
was
come
to
Mahanaim,
that
Shobi
the
son
of
Nahash
of
Rabbah
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
Machir
the
son
of
Ammiel
of
Lo-debar,
and
Barzillai
the
Gileadite
of
Rogelim,
brought
beds,
and
basons,
and
earthen
vessels,
and
wheat,
and
barley,
and
meal,
and
parched
corn,
and
beans,
and
lentils,
and
parched
pulse,
and
honey,
and
butter,
and
sheep,
and
cheese
of
kine,
for
David,
and
for
the
people
that
were
with
him,
to
eat:
for
they
said,
The
people
is
hungry,
and
weary,
and
thirsty,
in
the
wilderness.
And
David
numbered
the
people
that
were
with
him,
and
set
captains
of
thousands
and
captains
of
hundreds
over
them.
And
David
sent
forth
the
people,
a
third
part
under
the
hand
of
Joab,
and
a
third
part
under
the
hand
of
Abishai
the
son
of
Zeruiah,
Joab’s
brother,
and
a
third
part
under
the
hand
of
Ittai
the
Gittite.
And
the
king
said
unto
the
people,
I
will
surely
go
forth
with
you
myself
also.
But
the
people
said,
Thou shalt
not
go
forth:
for
if
we
flee
away,
they
will
not
care
for
us;
neither
if
half
of
us
die,
will
they
care
for
us:
but
thou
art
worth
ten
thousand
of
us:
therefore
now
it
is
better
that
thou
be
ready
to
succour
us
out
of
the
city.
And
the
king
said
unto
them,
What
seemeth
you
best
I
will
do.
And
the
king
stood
by
the
gate
side,
and
all
the
people
went
out
by
hundreds
and
by
thousands.
And
the
king
commanded
Joab
and
Abishai
and
Ittai,
saying,
Deal
gently
for
my
sake
with
the
young
man,
even
with
Absalom.
And
all
the
people
heard
when
the
king
gave
all
the
captains
charge
concerning
Absalom.
So
the
people
went
out
into
the
field
against
Israel:
and
the
battle
was
in
the
forest
of
Ephraim.
And
the
people
of
Israel
were
smitten
there
before
the
servants
of
David,
and
there
was
a
great
slaughter
there
that
day
of
twenty
thousand
men.
For
the
battle
was
there
spread
over
the
face
of
all
the
country:
and
the
forest
devoured
more
people
that
day
than
the
sword
devoured.
And
Absalom chanced
to
meet
the
servants
of
David.
And
Absalom
rode
upon
his
mule,
and
the
mule
went
under
the
thick
boughs
of
a
great
oak,
and
his
head
caught
hold
of
the
oak,
and
he
was
taken
up
between
the
heaven
and
the
earth;
and
the
mule
that
was
under
him
went
on.
And
a
certain
man
saw
it,
and
told
Joab,
and
said,
Behold,
I
saw
Absalom
hanging
in
an
oak.
And
Joab
said
unto
the
man
that
told
him,
And
behold,
thou
sawest
it,
and
why
didst
thou
not
smite
him
there
to
the
ground?
and
I
would
have
given
thee
ten
pieces
of
silver,
and
a
girdle.
And
the
man
said
unto
Joab,
Though
I
should
receive
a
thousand
pieces
of
silver
in
mine
hand,
yet
would
I
not
put
forth
mine
hand
against
the
king’s
son:
for
in
our
hearing
the
king
charged
thee
and
Abishai
and
Ittai,
saying,
Beware
that
none
touch
the
young
man
Absalom.
Otherwise
if
I
had
dealt
falsely
against
his
life, (and
there
is
no
matter
hid
from
the
king,)
then
thou
thyself
wouldest
have
stood
aloof.
Then
said
Joab,
I
may
not
tarry
thus
with
thee.
And
he
took
three
darts
in
his
hand,
and
thrust
them
through
the
heart
of
Absalom,
while
he
was
yet
alive
in
the
midst
of
the
oak.
And
ten
young
men
that
bare
Joab’s
armour
compassed
about
and
smote
Absalom,
and
slew
him.
And
Joab
blew
the
trumpet,
and
the
people
returned
from
pursuing
after
Israel:
for
Joab
held
back
the
people.
And
they
took
Absalom,
and
cast
him
into
the
great
pit
in
the
forest,
and
raised
over
him
a
very
great
heap
of
stones:
and
all
Israel
fled
every
one
to
his
tent.
Now
Absalom
in
his
life
time
had
taken
and
reared
up
for
himself
the
pillar,
which
is
in
the
king’s
dale:
for
he
said,
I
have
no
son
to
keep
my
name
in
remembrance:
and
he
called
the
pillar
after
his
own
name:
and
it
is
called
Absalom’s
monument,
unto
this
day.
Then
said
Ahimaaz
the
son
of
Zadok,
Let
me
now
run,
and
bear
the
king
tidings,
how
that
the
LORD
hath
avenged
him
of
his
enemies.
And
Joab
said
unto
him,
Thou shalt
not
be
the
bearer
of
tidings
this
day,
but
thou shalt
bear
tidings
another
day:
but
this
day
thou shalt
bear
no
tidings,
because
the
king’s
son
is
dead.
Then
said
Joab
to
the
Cushite,
Go
tell
the
king
what
thou
hast
seen.
And
the
Cushite
bowed
himself
unto
Joab,
and
ran.
Then
said
Ahimaaz
the
son
of
Zadok
yet
again
to
Joab,
But
come
what
may,
let
me,
I
pray
thee,
also
run
after
the
Cushite.
And
Joab
said,
Wherefore
wilt
thou
run,
my
son,
seeing
that
thou
wilt
have
no
reward
for
the
tidings?
But
come
what
may,
said
he,
I
will
run.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Run.
Then
Ahimaaz
ran
by
the
way
of
the
Plain,
and
overran
the
Cushite.
Now
David
sat
between
the
two
gates:
and
the
watchman
went
up
to
the
roof
of
the
gate
unto
the
wall,
and
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
looked,
and,
behold,
a
man
running
alone.
And
the
watchman
cried,
and
told
the
king.
And
the
king
said,
If
he
be
alone,
there
is
tidings
in
his
mouth.
And
he
came
apace,
and
drew
near.
And
the
watchman
saw
another
man
running:
and
the
watchman
called
unto
the
porter,
and
said,
Behold,
another
man
running
alone.
And
the
king
said,
He
also
bringeth
tidings.
And
the
watchman
said,
Me
thinketh
the
running
of
the
foremost
is
like
the
running
of
Ahimaaz
the
son
of
Zadok.
And
the
king
said,
He
is
a
good
man,
and
cometh
with
good
tidings.
And
Ahimaaz
called,
and
said
unto
the
king,
All
is
well.
And
he
bowed
himself
before
the
king
with
his
face
to
the
earth,
and
said,
Blessed
be
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
hath
delivered
up
the
men
that
lifted
up
their
hand
against
my
lord
the
king.
And
the
king
said,
Is
it
well
with
the
young
man
Absalom?
And
Ahimaaz
answered,
When
Joab
sent
the
king’s
servant,
even
me
thy
servant,
I
saw
a
great
tumult,
but
I
knew
not
what
it
was.
And
the
king
said,
Turn
aside,
and
stand
here.
And
he
turned
aside,
and
stood
still.
And,
behold,
the
Cushite
came;
and
the
Cushite
said,
Tidings
for
my
lord
the
king:
for
the
LORD
hath
avenged
thee
this
day
of
all
them
that
rose
up
against
thee.
And
the
king
said
unto
the
Cushite,
Is
it
well
with
the
young
man
Absalom?
And
the
Cushite
answered,
The
enemies
of
my
lord
the
king,
and
all
that
rise
up
against
thee
to
do
thee
hurt,
be
as
that
young
man
is.
And
the
king
was
much
moved,
and
went
up
to
the
chamber
over
the
gate,
and
wept:
and
as
he
went,
thus
he
said,
O
my
son
Absalom,
my
son,
my
son
Absalom!
would
God
I
had
died
for
thee,
O
Absalom,
my
son,
my
son!
And
it
was
told
Joab,
Behold,
the
king
weepeth
and
mourneth
for
Absalom.
And
the
victory
that
day
was
turned
into
mourning
unto
all
the
people:
for
the
people
heard
say
that
day,
The
king
grieveth
for
his
son.
And
the
people
gat
them
by
stealth
that
day
into
the
city,
as
people
that
are
ashamed
steal
away
when
they
flee
in
battle.
And
the
king
covered
his
face,
and
the
king
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
O
my
son
Absalom,
O
Absalom,
my
son,
my
son!
And
Joab
came
into
the
house
to
the
king,
and
said,
Thou
hast
shamed
this
day
the
faces
of
all
thy
servants,
which
this
day
have
saved
thy
life,
and
the
lives
of
thy
sons
and
of
thy
daughters,
and
the
lives
of
thy
wives,
and
the
lives
of
thy
concubines;
in
that
thou
lovest
them
that
hate
thee,
and
hatest
them
that
love
thee.
For
thou
hast
declared
this
day,
that
princes
and
servants
are
nought
unto
thee:
for
this
day
I
perceive,
that
if
Absalom
had
lived,
and
all
we
had
died
this
day,
then
it
had
pleased
thee
well.
Now
therefore
arise,
go
forth
and
speak
comfortably
unto
thy
servants:
for
I
swear
by
the
LORD,
if
thou
go
not
forth,
there
will
not
tarry
a
man
with
thee
this
night:
and
that
will
be
worse
unto
thee
than
all
the
evil
that
hath
befallen
thee
from
thy
youth
until
now.
Then
the
king
arose,
and
sat
in
the
gate.
And
they
told
unto
all
the
people,
saying,
Behold,
the
king
doth
sit
in
the
gate:
and
all
the
people
came
before
the
king.
Now
Israel
had
fled
every
man
to
his
tent.
And
all
the
people
were
at
strife
throughout
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
saying,
The
king
delivered
us
out
of
the
hand
of
our
enemies,
and
he
saved
us
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines;
and
now
he
is
fled
out
of
the
land
from
Absalom.
And
Absalom,
whom
we
anointed
over
us,
is
dead
in
battle.
Now
therefore
why
speak
ye
not
a
word
of
bringing
the
king
back?
And
king
David
sent
to
Zadok
and
to
Abiathar
the
priests,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
elders
of
Judah,
saying,
Why
are
ye
the
last
to
bring
the
king
back
to
his
house?
seeing
the
speech
of
all
Israel
is
come
to
the
king,
to
bring
him
to
his
house.
Ye
are
my
brethren,
ye
are
my
bone
and
my
flesh:
wherefore
then
are
ye
the
last
to
bring
back
the
king?
And
say
ye
to
Amasa,
Art
thou
not
my
bone
and
my
flesh?
God
do
so
to
me,
and
more
also,
if
thou
be
not
captain
of
the
host
before
me
continually
in
the
room
of
Joab.
And
he
bowed
the
heart
of
all
the
men
of
Judah,
even
as
the
heart
of
one
man;
so
that
they
sent
unto
the
king,
saying,
Return
thou,
and
all
thy
servants.
So
the
king
returned,
and
came
to
Jordan.
And
Judah
came
to
Gilgal,
to
go
to
meet
the
king,
to
bring
the
king
over
Jordan.
And
Shimei
the
son
of
Gera,
the
Benjamite,
which
was
of
Bahurim,
hasted
and
came
down
with
the
men
of
Judah
to
meet
king
David.
And
there
were
a
thousand
men
of
Benjamin
with
him,
and
Ziba
the
servant
of
the
house
of
Saul,
and
his
fifteen
sons
and
his
twenty
servants
with
him;
and
they
went
through
Jordan
in
the
presence
of
the
king.
And
there
went
over
a ferry
boat
to
bring
over
the
king’s
household,
and
to
do
what
he
thought
good.
And
Shimei
the
son
of
Gera
fell
down
before
the
king,
when
he
was
come
over
Jordan.
And
he
said
unto
the
king,
Let
not
my
lord
impute
iniquity
unto
me,
neither
do
thou
remember
that
which
thy
servant
did
perversely
the
day
that
my
lord
the
king
went
out
of
Jerusalem,
that
the
king
should
take
it
to
his
heart.
For
thy
servant
doth
know
that
I
have
sinned:
therefore,
behold,
I
am
come
this
day
the
first
of
all
the
house
of
Joseph
to
go
down
to
meet
my
lord
the
king.
But
Abishai
the
son
of
Zeruiah
answered
and
said,
Shall
not
Shimei
be
put
to
death
for
this,
because
he
cursed
the
LORD’S
anointed?
And
David
said,
What
have
I
to
do
with
you,
ye
sons
of
Zeruiah,
that
ye
should
this
day
be
adversaries
unto
me?
shall
there
any
man
be
put
to
death
this
day
in
Israel?
for
do
not
I
know
that
I
am
this
day
king
over
Israel?
And
the
king
said
unto
Shimei,
Thou shalt
not
die.
And
the
king
sware
unto
him.
And
Mephibosheth
the
son
of
Saul
came
down
to
meet
the
king;
and
he
had
neither
dressed
his
feet,
nor
trimmed
his
beard,
nor
washed
his
clothes,
from
the
day
the
king
departed
until
the
day
he
came
home
in
peace.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
was
come
to
Jerusalem
to
meet
the
king,
that
the
king
said
unto
him,
Wherefore
wentest
not
thou
with
me,
Mephibosheth?
And
he
answered,
My
lord,
O
king,
my
servant
deceived
me:
for
thy
servant
said,
I
will
saddle
me
an
ass,
that
I
may
ride
thereon,
and
go
with
the
king;
because
thy
servant
is
lame.
And
he
hath
slandered
thy
servant
unto
my
lord
the
king;
but
my
lord
the
king
is
as
an
angel
of
God:
do
therefore
what
is
good
in
thine
eyes.
For
all
my
father’s
house
were
but
dead
men
before
my
lord
the
king:
yet
didst
thou
set
thy
servant
among
them
that
did
eat
at
thine
own
table.
What
right
therefore
have
I
yet
that
I
should
cry
any
more
unto
the
king?
And
the
king
said
unto
him,
Why
speakest
thou
any
more
of
thy
matters?
I
say,
Thou
and
Ziba
divide
the
land.
And
Mephibosheth
said
unto
the
king,
Yea,
let
him
take
all,
forasmuch
as
my
lord
the
king
is
come
in
peace
unto
his
own
house:
And
Barzillai
the
Gileadite
came
down
from
Rogelim;
and
he
went
over
Jordan
with
the
king,
to
conduct
him
over
Jordan.
Now
Barzillai
was
a
very
aged
man,
even
fourscore
years
old:
and
he
had
provided
the
king
with
sustenance
while
he
lay
at
Mahanaim;
for
he
was
a
very
great
man.
And
the
king
said
unto
Barzillai,
Come
thou
over
with
me,
and
I
will
sustain
thee
with
me
in
Jerusalem.
And
Barzillai
said
unto
the
king,
How
many
are
the
days
of
the
years
of
my
life,
that
I
should
go
up
with
the
king
unto
Jerusalem?
I
am
this
day
fourscore
years
old:
can
I
discern
between
good
and
bad?
can
thy
servant
taste
what
I
eat
or
what
I
drink?
can
I
hear
any
more
the
voice
of
singing
men
and
singing
women?
wherefore
then
should
thy
servant
be
yet
a
burden
unto
my
lord
the
king?
Thy
servant
would
but
just
go
over
Jordan
with
the
king:
and
why
should
the
king
recompense
it
me
with
such
a
reward?
Let
thy
servant,
I
pray
thee,
turn
back
again,
that
I
may
die
in
mine
own
city,
by
the
grave
of
my
father
and
my
mother.
But
behold,
thy
servant
Chimham;
let
him
go
over
with
my
lord
the
king;
and
do
to
him
what
shall
seem
good
unto
thee.
And
the
king
answered,
Chimham
shall
go
over
with
me,
and
I
will
do
to
him
that
which
shall
seem
good
unto
thee:
and
whatsoever
thou shalt
require
of
me,
that
will
I
do
for
thee.
And
all
the
people
went
over
Jordan,
and
the
king
went
over:
and
the
king
kissed
Barzillai,
and
blessed
him;
and
he
returned
unto
his
own
place.
So
the
king
went
over
to
Gilgal,
and
Chimham
went
over
with
him:
and
all
the
people
of
Judah
brought
the
king
over,
and
also
half
the
people
of
Israel.
And,
behold,
all
the
men
of
Israel
came
to
the
king;
and
said
unto
the
king,
Why
have
our
brethren
the
men
of
Judah
stolen
thee
away,
and
brought
the
king,
and
his
household,
over
Jordan,
and
all
David’s
men
with
him?
And
all
the
men
of
Judah
answered
the
men
of
Israel,
Because
the
king
is
near
of
kin
to
us:
wherefore
then
be
ye
angry
for
this
matter?
have
we
eaten
at
all
of
the
king’s
cost?
or
hath
he
given
us
any
gift?
And
the
men
of
Israel
answered
the
men
of
Judah,
and
said,
We
have
ten
parts
in
the
king;
and
we
have
also
more
right
in
David
than
ye:
why
then
did
ye
despise
us,
that
our
advice
should
not
be
first
had
in
bringing
back
our
king?
And
the
words
of
the
men
of
Judah
were
fiercer
than
the
words
of
the
men
of
Israel.
And
there
happened
to
be
there
a
man
of
Belial,
whose
name
was
Sheba,
the
son
of
Bichri,
a
Benjamite:
and
he
blew
the
trumpet,
and
said,
We
have
no
portion
in
David,
neither
have
we
inheritance
in
the
son
of
Jesse:
every
man
to
his
tents,
O
Israel.
So
all
the
men
of
Israel
went
up
from
following
David,
and
followed
Sheba
the
son
of
Bichri:
but
the
men
of
Judah
clave
unto
their
king,
from
Jordan
even
to
Jerusalem.
And
David
came
to
his
house
at
Jerusalem;
and
the
king
took
the
ten
women
his
concubines,
whom
he
had
left
to
keep
the
house,
and
put
them
in
ward,
and
provided
them
with
sustenance,
but
went
not
in
unto
them.
So
they
were
shut
up
unto
the
day
of
their
death,
living
in
widowhood.
Then
said
the
king
to
Amasa,
Call
me
the
men
of
Judah
together
within
three
days,
and
be
thou
here
present.
So
Amasa
went
to
call
the
men
of
Judah
together:
but
he
tarried
longer
than
the
set
time
which
he
had
appointed
him.
And
David
said
to
Abishai,
Now
shall
Sheba
the
son
of
Bichri
do
us
more
harm
than
did
Absalom:
take
thou
thy
lord’s
servants,
and
pursue
after
him,
lest
he
get
him
fenced
cities,
and
escape
out
of
our
sight.
And
there
went
out
after
him
Joab’s
men,
and
the
Cherethites
and
the
Pelethites,
and
all
the
mighty
men:
and
they
went
out
of
Jerusalem,
to
pursue
after
Sheba
the
son
of
Bichri.
When
they
were
at
the
great
stone
which
is
in
Gibeon,
Amasa
came
to
meet
them.
And
Joab
was
girded
with
his
apparel
of
war
that
he
had
put
on,
and
thereon
was
a
girdle
with
a
sword
fastened
upon
his
loins
in
the
sheath
thereof;
and
as
he
went
forth
it
fell
out.
And
Joab
said
to
Amasa,
Is
it
well
with
thee,
my
brother?
And
Joab
took
Amasa
by
the
beard
with
his
right
hand
to
kiss
him.
But
Amasa
took
no
heed
to
the
sword
that
was
in
Joab’s
hand:
so
he
smote
him
therewith
in
the
belly,
and
shed
out
his
bowels
to
the
ground,
and
struck
him
not
again;
and
he
died.
And
Joab
and
Abishai
his
brother
pursued
after
Sheba
the
son
of
Bichri.
And
there
stood
by
him
one
of
Joab’s
young
men,
and
said,
He
that
favoureth
Joab,
and
he
that
is
for
David,
let
him
follow
Joab.
And
Amasa
lay
wallowing
in
his
blood
in
the
midst
of
the
highway.
And
when
the
man
saw
that
all
the
people
stood
still,
he
carried
Amasa
out
of
the
highway
into
the
field,
and
cast
a
garment
over
him,
when
he
saw
that
every
one
that
came
by
him
stood
still.
When
he
was
removed
out
of
the
highway,
all
the
people
went
on
after
Joab,
to
pursue
after
Sheba
the
son
of
Bichri.
And
he
went
through
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
unto
Abel,
and
to
Beth-maacah,
and
all
the
Berites:
and
they
were
gathered
together,
and
went
also
after
him.
And
they
came
and
besieged
him
in
Abel
of
Beth-maacah,
and
they
cast
up
a
mount
against
the
city,
and
it
stood
against
the
rampart:
and
all
the
people
that
were
with
Joab
battered
the
wall,
to
throw
it
down.
Then
cried
a
wise
woman
out
of
the
city,
Hear,
hear;
say,
I
pray
you,
unto
Joab,
Come
near
hither,
that
I
may
speak
with
thee.
And
he
came
near
unto
her,
and
the
woman
said,
Art
thou
Joab?
And
he
answered,
I
am.
Then
she
said
unto
him,
Hear
the
words
of
thine
handmaid.
And
he
answered,
I
do
hear.
Then
she
spake,
saying,
they
were
wont
to
speak
in
old
time,
saying,
They
shall
surely
ask
counsel
at
Abel:
and
so
they
ended
the
matter.
I
am
of
them
that
are
peaceable
and
faithful
in
Israel:
thou
seekest
to
destroy
a
city
and
a
mother
in
Israel:
why
wilt
thou
swallow
up
the
inheritance
of
the
LORD?
And
Joab
answered
and
said,
Far
be
it,
far
be
it
from
me,
that
I
should
swallow
up
or
destroy.
The
matter
is
not
so:
but
a
man
of
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
Sheba
the
son
of
Bichri
by
name,
hath
lifted
up
his
hand
against
the
king,
even
against
David:
deliver
him
only,
and
I
will
depart
from
the
city.
And
the
woman
said
unto
Joab,
Behold,
his
head
shall
be
thrown
to
thee
over
the
wall.
Then
the
woman
went
unto
all
the
people
in
her
wisdom.
And
they
cut
off
the
head
of
Sheba
the
son
of
Bichri,
and
threw
it
out
to
Joab.
And
he
blew
the
trumpet,
and
they
were
dispersed
from
the
city,
every
man
to
his
tent.
And
Joab
returned
to
Jerusalem
unto
the
king.
Now
Joab
was
over
all
the
host
of
Israel:
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada
was
over
the
Cherethites
and
over
the
Pelethites:
and
Adoram
was
over
the
tribute:
and
Jehoshaphat
the
son
of
Ahilud
was
the
recorder:
and
Sheva
was
scribe:
and
Zadok
and
Abiathar
were
priests:
and
Ira
also
the
Jairite
was
priest
unto
David.
And
there
was
a
famine
in
the
days
of
David
three
years,
year
after
year;
and
David
sought
the
face
of
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said,
It
is
for
Saul,
and
for
his
bloody
house,
because
he
put
to
death
the
Gibeonites.
And
the
king
called
the
Gibeonites,
and
said
unto
them; (now
the
Gibeonites
were
not
of
the
children
of
Israel,
but
of
the
remnant
of
the
Amorites;
and
the
children
of
Israel
had
sworn
unto
them:
and
Saul
sought
to
slay
them
in
his
zeal
for
the
children
of
Israel
and
Judah:)
and
David
said
unto
the
Gibeonites,
What
shall
I
do
for
you?
and
wherewith
shall
I
make
atonement,
that
ye
may
bless
the
inheritance
of
the
LORD?
And
the
Gibeonites
said
unto
him,
It
is
no
matter
of
silver
or
gold
between
us
and
Saul,
or
his
house;
neither
is
it
for
us
to
put
any
man
to
death
in
Israel.
And
he
said,
What
ye
shall
say,
that
will
I
do
for
you.
And
they
said
unto
the
king,
The
man
that
consumed
us,
and
that
devised
against
us,
that
we
should
be
destroyed
from
remaining
in
any
of
the
borders
of
Israel,
let
seven
men
of
his
sons
be
delivered
unto
us,
and
we
will
hang
them
up
unto
the
LORD
in
Gibeah
of
Saul,
the
chosen
of
the
LORD;
And
the
king
said,
I
will
give
them.
But
the
king
spared
Mephibosheth,
the
son
of
Jonathan
the
son
of
Saul,
because
of
the
LORD’S
oath
that
was
between
them,
between
David
and
Jonathan
the
son
of
Saul.
But
the
king
took
the
two
sons
of
Rizpah
the
daughter
of
Aiah,
whom
she
bare
unto
Saul,
Armoni
and
Mephibosheth;
and
the
five
sons
of
Michal
the
daughter
of
Saul,
whom
she
bare
to
Adriel
the
son
of
Barzillai
the
Meholathite:
And
he
delivered
them
into
the
hands
of
the
Gibeonites,
and
they
hanged
them
in
the
mountain
before
the
LORD,
and
they
fell
all
seven
together:
and
they
were
put
to
death
in
the
days
of
harvest,
in
the
first
days,
at
the
beginning
of
barley
harvest.
And
Rizpah
the
daughter
of
Aiah
took
sackcloth,
and
spread
it
for
her
upon
the
rock,
from
the
beginning
of
harvest
until
water
was
poured
upon
them
from
heaven;
and
she
suffered
neither
the
birds
of
the
air
to
rest
on
them
by
day,
nor
the
beasts
of
the
field
by
night.
And
it
was
told
David
what
Rizpah
the
daughter
of
Aiah,
the
concubine
of
Saul,
had
done.
And
David
went
and
took
the
bones
of
Saul
and
the
bones
of
Jonathan
his
son
from
the
men
of
Jabesh-gilead,
which
had
stolen
them
from
the
street
of
Beth-shan,
where
the
Philistines
had
hanged
them,
in
the
day
that
the
Philistines
slew
Saul
in
Gilboa:
and
he
brought
up
from
thence
the
bones
of
Saul
and
the
bones
of
Jonathan
his
son;
and
they
gathered
the
bones
of
them
that
were
hanged.
And
they
buried
the
bones
of
Saul
and
Jonathan
his
son
in
the
country
of
Benjamin
in
Zela,
in
the
sepulchre
of
Kish
his
father:
and
they
performed
all
that
the
king
commanded.
And
after
that
God
was
entreated
for
the
land.
And
the
Philistines
had
war
again
with
Israel;
and
David
went
down,
and
his
servants
with
him,
and
fought
against
the
Philistines:
and
David
waxed
faint.
and
Ishbi-benob,
which
was
of
the
sons
of
the
giant,
the
weight
of
whose
spear
was
three
hundred
shekels
of
brass
in
weight,
he
being
girded
with
a
new
sword,
thought
to
have
slain
David.
But
Abishai
the
son
of
Zeruiah
succoured
him,
and
smote
the
Philistine,
and
killed
him.
Then
the
men
of
David
sware
unto
him,
saying,
Thou shalt
go
no
more
out
with
us
to
battle,
that
thou
quench
not
the
lamp
of
Israel.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
there
was
again
war
with
the
Philistines
at
Gob:
then
Sibbecai
the
Hushathite
slew
Saph,
which
was
of
the
sons
of
the
giant.
And
there
was
again
war
with
the
Philistines
at
Gob;
and
Elhanan
the
son
of
Jaare-oregim
the
Beth-lehemite
slew
Goliath
the
Gittite,
the
staff
of
whose
spear
was
like
a
weaver’s
beam.
And
there
was
again
war
at
Gath,
where
was
a
man
of
great
stature,
that
had
on
every
hand
six
fingers,
and
on
every
foot
six
toes,
four
and
twenty
in
number;
and
he
also
was
born
to
the
giant.
And
when
he
defied
Israel,
Jonathan
the
son
of
Shimei
David’s
brother
slew
him.
These
four
were
born
to
the
giant
in
Gath;
and
they
fell
by
the
hand
of
David,
and
by
the
hand
of
his
servants.
And
David
spake
unto
the
LORD
the
words
of
this
song
in
the
day
that
the
LORD
delivered
him
out
of
the
hand
of
all
his
enemies,
and
out
of
the
hand
of
Saul:
and
he
said,
The
LORD
is
my
rock,
and
my
fortress,
and
my
deliverer,
even
mine;
The
God
of
my
rock,
in
him
will
I
trust;
my
shield
and
the
horn
of
my
salvation,
my
high
tower,
and
my
refuge;
my
saviour,
thou
savest
me
from
violence.
I
will
call
upon
the
LORD,
who
is
worthy
to
be
praised:
so
shall
I
be
saved
from
mine
enemies.
For
the
waves
of
death
compassed
me,
the
floods
of
ungodliness
made
me
afraid.
The
cords
of
Sheol
were
round
about
me:
the
snares
of
death
came
upon
me.
In
my
distress
I
called
upon
the
LORD,
yea,
I
called
unto
my
God:
and
he
heard
my
voice
out
of
his
temple,
and
my
cry
came
into
his
ears.
Then
the
earth
shook
and
trembled,
the
foundations
of
heaven
moved
and
were
shaken,
because
he
was
wroth.
There
went
up
a
smoke
out
of
his
nostrils,
and
fire
out
of
his
mouth
devoured:
coals
were
kindled
by
it.
He
bowed
the
heavens
also,
and
came
down;
and
thick
darkness
was
under
his
feet.
And
he
rode
upon
a
cherub,
and
did
fly:
yea,
he
was
seen
upon
the
wings
of
the
wind.
And
he
made
darkness
pavilions
round
about
him,
gathering
of
waters,
thick
clouds
of
the
skies.
At
the
brightness
before
him
coals
of
fire
were
kindled.
The
LORD
thundered
from
heaven,
and
the
Most
High
uttered
his
voice.
And
he
sent
out
arrows,
and
scattered
them;
lightning,
and
discomfited
them.
Then
the
channels
of
the
sea
appeared,
the
foundations
of
the
world
were
laid
bare,
by
the
rebuke
of
the
LORD,
at
the
blast
of
the
breath
of
his
nostrils.
He
sent
from
on
high,
he
took
me;
he
drew
me
out
of
many
waters;
He
delivered
me
from
my
strong
enemy,
from
them
that
hated
me;
for
they
were
too
mighty
for
me.
They
came
upon
me
in
the
day
of
my
calamity:
but
the
LORD
was
my
stay.
He
brought
me
forth
also
into
a
large
place:
he
delivered
me,
because
he
delighted
in
me.
The
LORD
rewarded
me
according
to
my
righteousness:
according
to
the
cleanness
of
my
hands
hath
he
recompensed
me.
For
I
have
kept
the
ways
of
the
LORD,
and
have
not
wickedly
departed
from
my
God.
For
all
his
judgments
were
before
me:
and
as
for
his
statutes,
I
did
not
depart
from
them.
I
was
also
perfect
toward
him,
and
I
kept
myself
from
mine
iniquity.
Therefore
hath
the
LORD
recompensed
me
according
to
my
righteousness;
according
to
my
cleanness
in
his
eyesight.
With
the
merciful
thou
wilt
shew
thyself
merciful,
with
the
perfect
man
thou
wilt
shew
thyself
perfect;
With
the
pure
thou
wilt
shew
thyself
pure;
and
with
the
perverse
thou
wilt
shew
thyself
froward.
And
the
afflicted
people
thou
wilt
save:
but
thine
eyes
are
upon
the
haughty,
that
thou
mayest
bring
them
down.
For
thou
art
my
lamp,
O
LORD:
and
the
LORD
will
lighten
my
darkness.
For
by
thee
I
run
upon
a
troop:
by
my
God
do
I
leap
over
a
wall.
As
for
God,
his
way
is
perfect:
the
word
of
the
LORD
is
tried;
he
is
a
shield
unto
all
them
that
trust
in
him.
For
who
is
God,
save
the
LORD?
and
who
is
a
rock,
save
our
God?
God
is
my
strong
fortress:
and
he guideth
the
perfect
in
his
way.
He
maketh
his
feet
like
hinds’
feet:
and
setteth
me
upon
my
high
places.
He
teacheth
my
hands
to
war;
so
that
mine
arms
do
bend
a
bow
of
brass.
Thou
hast
also
given
me
the
shield
of
thy
salvation:
and
thy
gentleness
hath
made
me
great.
Thou
hast
enlarged
my
steps
under
me,
and
my
feet
have
not
slipped.
I
have
pursued
mine
enemies,
and
destroyed
them;
neither
did
I
turn
again
till
they
were
consumed.
And
I
have
consumed
them,
and
smitten
them
through,
that
they
cannot
arise;
yea,
they
are
fallen
under
my
feet.
For
thou
hast
girded
me
with
strength
unto
the
battle:
thou
hast
subdued
under
me
those
that
rose
up
against
me.
Thou
hast
also
made
mine
enemies
turn
their
backs
unto
me,
that
I
might
cut
off
them
that
hate
me.
They
looked,
but
there
was
none
to
save;
even
unto
the
LORD,
but
he
answered
them
not.
Then
did
I
beat
them
small
as
the
dust
of
the
earth,
I
did
stamp
them
as
the
mire
of
the
streets,
and
did
spread
them
abroad.
Thou
also
hast
delivered
me
from
the
strivings
of
my
people;
thou
hast
kept
me
to
be
the
head
of
the
nations:
a
people
whom
I
have
not
known
shall
serve
me.
The
strangers
shall
submit
themselves
unto
me:
as
soon
as
they
hear
of
me,
they
shall
obey
me.
The
strangers
shall
fade
away,
and
shall
come
trembling
out
of
their
close
places.
The
LORD
liveth;
and
blessed
be
my
rock;
and
exalted
be
the
God
of
the
rock
of
my
salvation:
Even
the
God
that
executeth
vengeance
for
me,
and
bringeth
down
peoples
under
me,
And
that
bringeth
me
forth
from
mine
enemies:
yea,
thou liftest
me
up
above
them
that
rise
up
against
me:
thou
deliverest
me
from
the
violent
man.
Therefore
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee,
O
LORD,
among
the
nations,
and
will
sing
praises
unto
thy
name.
Great
deliverance
giveth
he
to
his
king:
and
sheweth
lovingkindness
to
his
anointed,
to
David
and
to
his
seed,
for
evermore.
Now
these
be
the
last
words
of
David.
David
the
son
of
Jesse
saith,
and
the
man
who
was
raised
on
high
saith,
the
anointed
of
the
God
of
Jacob,
and
the
sweet
psalmist
of
Israel:
The
spirit
of
the
LORD
spake
by
me,
and
his
word
was
upon
my
tongue.
The
God
of
Israel
said,
the
Rock
of
Israel
spake
to
me:
One
that
ruleth
over
men
righteously,
that
ruleth
in
the
fear
of
God,
He
shall
be
as
the
light
of
the
morning,
when
the
sun
riseth,
a
morning
without
clouds;
when
the
tender
grass
springeth
out
of
the
earth,
through
clear
shining
after
rain.
Verily
my
house
is
not
so
with
God;
yet
he
hath
made
with
me
an
everlasting
covenant,
ordered
in
all
things,
and
sure:
for
it
is
all
my
salvation,
and
all
my
desire,
although
he
maketh
it
not
to
grow.
But
the
ungodly
shall
be
all
of
them
as
thorns
to
be
thrust
away,
for
they
cannot
be
taken
with
the
hand:
But
the
man
that
toucheth
them
must
be
armed
with
iron
and
the
staff
of
a
spear;
and
they
shall
be
utterly
burned
with
fire
in
their
place.
These
be
the
names
of
the
mighty
men
whom
David
had:
Josheb-basshebeth
a
Tahchemonite,
chief
of
the
captains;
the
same
was
Adino
the
Eznite,
against
eight
hundred
slain
at
one
time.
And
after
him
was
Eleazar
the
son
of
Dodai
the
son
of
an
Ahohite,
one
of
the
three
mighty
men
with
David,
when
they
defied
the
Philistines
that
were
there
gathered
together
to
battle,
and
the
men
of
Israel
were
gone
away:
He
arose,
and
smote
the
Philistines
until
his
hand
was
weary,
and
his
hand
clave
unto
the
sword:
and
the
LORD
wrought
a
great
victory
that
day;
and
the
people
returned
after
him
only
to
spoil.
And
after
him
was
Shammah
the
son
of Agce
a
Hararite.
And
the
Philistines
were
gathered
together
into
a
troop,
where
was
a
plot
of
ground
full
of
lentils;
and
the
people
fled
from
the
Philistines.
But
he
stood
in
the
midst
of
the
plot,
and
defended
it,
and
slew
the
Philistines:
and
the
LORD
wrought
a
great
victory.
And
three
of
the
thirty
chief
went
down,
and
came
to
David
in
the
harvest
time
unto
the
cave
of
Adullam;
and
the
troop
of
the
Philistines
were
encamped
in
the
valley
of
Rephaim.
And
David
was
then
in
the
hold,
and
the
garrison
of
the
Philistines
was
then
in
Beth-lehem.
And
David
longed
and
said,
Oh
that
one
would
give
me
water
to
drink
of
the
well
of
Beth-lehem
which
is
by
the
gate!
And
the
three
mighty
men
brake
through
the
host
of
the
Philistines,
and
drew
water
out
of
the
well
of
Beth-lehem,
that
was
by
the
gate,
and
took
it,
and
brought
it
to
David:
but
he
would
not
drink
thereof,
but
poured
it
out
unto
the
LORD.
And
he
said,
Be
it
far
from
me,
O
LORD,
that
I
should
do
this:
shall
I
drink
the
blood
of
the
men
that
went
in
jeopardy
of
their
lives?
therefore
he
would
not
drink
it.
These
things
did
the
three
mighty
men.
And
Abishai,
the
brother
of
Joab,
the
son
of
Zeruiah,
was
chief
of
the
three.
And
he
lifted
up
his
spear
against
three
hundred
and
slew
them,
and
had
a
name
among
the
three.
Was
he
not
most
honourable
of
the
three?
therefore
he
was
made
their
captain:
howbeit
he
attained
not
unto
the
first
three.
And
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
the
son
of
a
valiant
man
of
Kabzeel,
who
had
done
mighty
deeds,
he
slew
the
two
sons
of
Ariel
of
Moab:
he
went
down
also
and
slew
a
lion
in
the
midst
of
a
pit
in
time
of
snow:
And
he
slew
an
Egyptian,
a
goodly
man:
and
the
Egyptian
had
a
spear
in
his
hand;
but
he
went
down
to
him
with
a
staff,
and
plucked
the
spear
out
of
the
Egyptian’s
hand,
and
slew
him
with
his
own
spear.
These
things
did
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
and
had
a
name
among
the
three
mighty
men.
He
was
more
honourable
than
the
thirty,
but
he
attained
not
to
the
first
three.
And
David
set
him
over
his
guard.
Asahel
the
brother
of
Joab
was
one
of
the
thirty;
Elhanan
the
son
of
Dodo
of
Beth-lehem;
Shammah
the
Harodite,
Elika
the
Harodite;
Helez
the
Paltite,
Ira
the
son
of
Ikkesh
the
Tekoite;
Abiezer
the
Anathothite,
Mebunnai
the
Hushathite;
Zalmon
the
Ahohite,
Maharai
the
Netophathite;
Heleb
the
son
of
Baanah
the
Netophathite,
Ittai
the
son
of
Ribai
of
Gibeah
of
the
children
of
Benjamin;
Benaiah
a
Pirathonite,
Hiddai
of
the
brooks
of
Gaash;
Abi-albon
the
Arbathite,
Azmaveth
the
Barhumite;
Eliahba
the
Shaalbonite,
the
sons
of
Jashen,
Jonathan;
Shammah
the
Hararite,
Ahiam
the
son
of
Sharar
the
Ararite;
Eliphelet
the
son
of
Ahasbai,
the
son
of
the
Maacathite,
Eliam
the
son
of
Ahithophel
the
Gilonite;
Hezro
the
Carmelite,
Paarai
the
Arbite;
Igal
the
son
of
Nathan
of
Zobah,
Bani
the
Gadite;
Zelek
the
Ammonite,
Naharai
the
Beerothite, armourbearers
to
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah;
Ira
the
Ithrite,
Gareb
the
Ithrite;
Uriah
the
Hittite:
thirty
and
seven
in
all.
And
again
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Israel,
and
he
moved
David
against
them,
saying,
Go,
number
Israel
and
Judah.
And
the
king
said
to
Joab
the
captain
of
the
host,
which
was
with
him,
Go
now
to
and
fro
through
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
from
Dan
even
to
Beer-sheba,
and
number
ye
the
people,
that
I
may
know
the
sum
of
the
people.
And
Joab
said
unto
the
king,
Now
the
LORD
thy
God
add
unto
the
people,
how
many
soever
they
be,
an
hundredfold,
and
may
the
eyes
of
my
lord
the
king
see
it:
but
why
doth
my
lord
the
king
delight
in
this
thing?
Notwithstanding
the
king’s
word
prevailed
against
Joab,
and
against
the
captains
of
the
host.
And
Joab
and
the
captains
of
the
host
went
out
from
the
presence
of
the
king,
to
number
the
people
of
Israel.
And
they
passed
over
Jordan,
and
pitched
in
Aroer,
on
the
right
side
of
the
city
that
is
in
the
middle
of
the
valley
of
Gad,
and
unto
Jazer.
then
they
came
to
Gilead,
and
to
the
land
of
Tahtim-hodshi;
and
they
came
to
Dan-jaan,
and
round
about
to
Zidon,
and
came
to
the
strong
hold
of
Tyre,
and
to
all
the
cities
of
the
Hivites,
and
of
the
Canaanites:
and
they
went
out
to
the
south
of
Judah,
at
Beer-sheba.
So
when
they
had
gone
to
and
fro
through
all
the
land,
they
came
to
Jerusalem
at
the
end
of
nine
months
and
twenty
days.
And
Joab
gave
up
the
sum
of
the
numbering
of
the
people
unto
the
king:
and
there
were
in
Israel
eight
hundred
thousand
valiant
men
that
drew
the
sword;
and
the
men
of
Judah
were
five
hundred
thousand
men.
And
David’s
heart
smote
him
after
that
he
had
numbered
the
people.
And
David
said
unto
the
LORD,
I
have
sinned
greatly
in
that
I
have
done:
but
now,
O
LORD,
put
away,
I
beseech
thee,
the
iniquity
of
thy
servant;
for
I
have
done
very
foolishly.
And
when
David
rose
up
in
the
morning,
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
the
prophet
Gad,
David’s
seer,
saying,
Go
and
speak
unto
David,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
I
offer
thee
three
things;
choose
thee
one
of
them,
that
I
may
do
it
unto
thee.
So
Gad
came
to
David,
and
told
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Shall
seven
years
of
famine
come
unto
thee
in
thy
land?
or
wilt
thou
flee
three
months
before
thy
foes
while
they
pursue
thee?
or
shall
there
be
three
days
pestilence
in
thy
land?
now
advise
thee,
and
consider
what
answer
I
shall
return
to
him
that
sent
me.
And
David
said
unto
Gad,
I
am
in
a
great
strait:
let
us
fall
now
into
the
hand
of
the
LORD;
for
his
mercies
are
great:
and
let
me
not
fall
into
the
hand
of
man.
So
the
LORD
sent
a
pestilence
upon
Israel
from
the
morning
even
to
the
time
appointed:
and
there
died
of
the
people
from
Dan
even
to
Beer-sheba
seventy
thousand
men.
And
when
the
angel
stretched
out
his
hand
toward
Jerusalem
to
destroy
it,
the
LORD
repented
him
of
the
evil,
and
said
to
the
angel
that
destroyed
the
people,
It
is
enough;
now
stay
thine
hand.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
was
by
the threshing-floor
of
Araunah
the
Jebusite.
And
David
spake
unto
the
LORD
when
he
saw
the
angel
that
smote
the
people,
and
said,
Lo,
I
have
sinned,
and
I
have
done
perversely:
but
these
sheep,
what
have
they
done?
let
thine
hand,
I
pray
thee,
be
against
me,
and
against
my
father’s
house.
And
Gad
came
that
day
to
David,
and
said
unto
him,
Go
up,
rear
an
altar
unto
the
LORD
in
the threshing-floor
of
Araunah
the
Jebusite.
And
David
went
up
according
to
the
saying
of
Gad,
as
the
LORD
commanded.
And
Araunah
looked
forth,
and
saw
the
king
and
his
servants
coming
on
toward
him:
and
Araunah
went
out,
and
bowed
himself
before
the
king
with
his
face
to
the
ground.
And
Araunah
said,
Wherefore
is
my
lord
the
king
come
to
his
servant?
And
David
said,
To
buy
the threshing-floor
of
thee,
to
build
an
altar
unto
the
LORD,
that
the
plague
may
be
stayed
from
the
people.
And
Araunah
said
unto
David,
Let
my
lord
the
king
take
and
offer
up
what
seemeth
good
unto
him:
behold,
the
oxen
for
the
burnt
offering,
and
the
threshing
instruments
and
the
furniture
of
the
oxen
for
the
wood:
all
this,
O
king,
doth
Araunah
give
unto
the
king.
And
Araunah
said
unto
the
king,
The
LORD
thy
God
accept
thee.
And
the
king
said
unto
Araunah,
Nay;
but
I
will
verily
buy
it
of
thee
at
a
price:
neither
will
I
offer
burnt
offerings
unto
the
LORD
my
God
which
cost
me
nothing.
So
David
bought
the threshing-floor
and
the
oxen
for
fifty
shekels
of
silver.
And
David
built
there
an
altar
unto
the
LORD,
and
offered
burnt
offerings
and
peace
offerings.
So
the
LORD
was
entreated
for
the
land,
and
the
plague
was
stayed
from
Israel.
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FIRST BOOK OF THE KINGS.
Now
king
David
was
old
and
stricken
in
years;
and
they
covered
him
with
clothes,
but
he
gat
no
heat.
Wherefore
his
servants
said
unto
him,
Let
there
be
sought
for
my
lord
the
king
a
young
virgin:
and
let
her
stand
before
the
king,
and
cherish
him;
and
let
her
lie
in
thy
bosom,
that
my
lord
the
king
may
get
heat.
So
they
sought
for
a
fair
damsel
throughout
all
the
coasts
of
Israel,
and
found
Abishag
the
Shunammite,
and
brought
her
to
the
king.
And
the
damsel
was
very
fair;
and
she
cherished
the
king,
and
ministered
to
him;
but
the
king
knew
her
not.
Then
Adonijah
the
son
of
Haggith
exalted
himself,
saying,
I
will
be
king:
and
he
prepared
him
chariots
and
horsemen,
and
fifty
men
to
run
before
him.
And
his
father
had
not
displeased
him
at
any
time
in
saying,
Why
hast
thou
done
so?
and
he
was
also
a
very
goodly
man;
and
he
was
born
after
Absalom.
And
he
conferred
with
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah,
and
with
Abiathar
the
priest:
and
they
following
Adonijah
helped
him.
But
Zadok
the
priest,
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
and
Nathan
the
prophet,
and
Shimei,
and
Rei,
and
the
mighty
men
which
belonged
to
David,
were
not
with
Adonijah.
And
Adonijah
slew
sheep
and
oxen
and
fatlings
by
the
stone
of
Zoheleth,
which
is
beside
En-rogel;
and
he
called
all
his
brethren
the
king’s
sons,
and
all
the
men
of
Judah
the
king’s
servants:
but
Nathan
the
prophet,
and
Benaiah,
and
the
mighty
men,
and
Solomon
his
brother,
he
called
not.
Then
Nathan
spake
unto
Bath-sheba
the
mother
of
Solomon,
saying,
Hast
thou
not
heard
that
Adonijah
the
son
of
Haggith
doth
reign,
and
David
our
lord
knoweth
it
not?
Now
therefore
come,
let
me,
I
pray
thee,
give
thee
counsel,
that
thou
mayest
save
thine
own
life,
and
the
life
of
thy
son
Solomon.
Go
and
get
thee
in
unto
king
David,
and
say
unto
him,
Didst
not
thou,
my
lord,
O
king,
swear
unto
thine
handmaid,
saying,
Assuredly
Solomon
thy
son
shall
reign
after
me,
and
he
shall
sit
upon
my
throne?
why
then
doth
Adonijah
reign?
Behold,
while
thou
yet
talkest
there
with
the
king,
I
also
will
come
in
after
thee,
and
confirm
thy
words.
And
Bath-sheba
went
in
unto
the
king
into
the
chamber:
and
the
king
was
very
old;
and
Abishag
the
Shunammite
ministered
unto
the
king.
And
Bath-sheba
bowed,
and
did
obeisance
unto
the
king.
And
the
king
said,
What
wouldest
thou?
And
she
said
unto
him,
My
lord,
thou
swarest
by
the
LORD
thy
God
unto
thine
handmaid,
saying,
Assuredly
Solomon
thy
son
shall
reign
after
me,
and
he shah
sit
upon
my
throne.
And
now,
behold,
Adonijah
reigneth;
and
thou,
my
lord
the
king,
knowest
it
not:
and
he
hath
slain
oxen
and
fatlings
and
sheep
in
abundance,
and
hath
called
all
the
sons
of
the
king,
and
Abiathar
the
priest,
and
Joab
the
captain
of
the
host:
but
Solomon
thy
servant
hath
he
not
called.
And
thou,
my
lord
the
king,
the
eyes
of
all
Israel
are
upon
thee,
that
thou shouldest
tell
them
who
shall
sit
on
the
throne
of
my
lord
the
king
after
him.
Otherwise
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
my
lord
the
king
shall
sleep
with
his
fathers,
that
I
and
my
son
Solomon
shall
be
counted
offenders.
And,
lo,
while
she
yet
talked
with
the
king,
Nathan
the
prophet
came
in.
And
they
told
the
king,
saying,
Behold,
Nathan
the
prophet.
And
when
he
was
come
in
before
the
king,
he
bowed
himself
before
the
king
with
his
face
to
the
ground.
And
Nathan
said,
My
lord,
O
king,
hast
thou
said,
Adonijah
shall
reign
after
me,
and
he
shall
sit
upon
my
throne?
For
he
is
gone
down
this
day,
and
hath
slain
oxen
and
fatlings
and
sheep
in
abundance,
and
hath
called
all
the
king’s
sons,
and
the
captains
of
the
host,
and
Abiathar
the
priest;
and,
behold,
they
eat
and
drink
before
him,
and
say,
God
save
king
Adonijah.
But
me,
even
me
thy
servant,
and
Zadok
the
priest,
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
and
thy
servant
Solomon,
hath
he
not
called.
Is
this
thing
done
by
my
lord
the
king,
and
thou
hast
not
shewed
unto
thy
servants
who
should
sit
on
the
throne
of
my
lord
the
king
after
him?
Then
king
David
answered
and
said,
Call
me
Bath-sheba.
And
she
came
into
the
king’s
presence,
and
stood
before
the
king.
And
the
king
sware,
and
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
who
hath
redeemed
my
soul
out
of
all
adversity,
verily
as
I
sware
unto
thee
by
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
saying,
Assuredly
Solomon
thy
son
shall
reign
after
me,
and
he
shall
sit
upon
my
throne
in
my
stead;
verily
so
will
I
do
this
day:
Then
Bath-sheba
bowed
with
her
face
to
the
earth,
and
did
obeisance
to
the
king,
and
said,
Let
my
lord
king
David
live
for
ever.
And
king
David
said,
Call
me
Zadok
the
priest,
and
Nathan
the
prophet,
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada.
And
they
came
before
the
king.
And
the
king,
said
unto
them,
Take
with
you
the
servants
of
your
lord,
and
cause
Solomon
my
son
to
ride
upon
mine
own
mule,
and
bring
him
down
to
Gihon:
and
let
Zadok
the
priest
and
Nathan
the
prophet
anoint
him
there
king
over
Israel:
and
blow
ye
with
the
trumpet,
and
say,
God
save
king
Solomon.
Then
ye
shall
come
up
after
him,
and
he
shall
come
and
sit
upon
my
throne;
for
he
shall
be
king
in
my
stead:
and
I
have
appointed
him
to
be
prince
over
Israel
and
over
Judah.
And
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada
answered
the
king,
and
said,
Amen:
the
LORD,
the
God
of
my
lord
the
king,
say
so
too.
As
the
LORD
hath
been
with
my
lord
the
king,
even
so
be
he
with
Solomon,
and
make
his
throne
greater
than
the
throne
of
my
lord
king
David.
So
Zadok
the
priest,
and
Nathan
the
prophet,
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
and
the
Cherethites
and
the
Pelethites,
went
down,
and
caused
Solomon
to
ride
upon
king
David’s
mule,
and
brought
him
to
Gihon.
And
Zadok
the
priest
took
the
horn
of
oil
out
of
the
Tent,
and
anointed
Solomon.
And
they
blew
the
trumpet;
and
all
the
people
said,
God
save
king
Solomon.
And
all
the
people
came
up
after
him,
and
the
people
piped
with
pipes,
and
rejoiced
with
great
joy,
so
that
the
earth
rent
with
the
sound
of
them.
And
Adonijah
and
all
the
guests
that
were
with
him
heard
it
as
they
had
made
an
end
of
eating.
And
when
Joab
heard
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
he
said,
Wherefore
is
this
noise
of
the
city
being
in
an
uproar?
While
he
yet
spake,
behold,
Jonathan
the
son
of
Abiathar
the
priest
came:
and
Adonijah
said,
Come
in;
for
thou
art
a
worthy
man,
and
bringest
good
tidings.
And
Jonathan
answered
and
said
to
Adonijah,
Verily
our
lord
king
David
hath
made
Solomon
king:
and
the
king
hath
sent
with
him
Zadok
the
priest,
and
Nathan
the
prophet,
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
and
the
Cherethites
and
the
Pelethites,
and
they
have
caused
him
to
ride
upon
the
king’s
mule:
and
Zadok
the
priest
and
Nathan
the
prophet
have
anointed
him
king
in
Gihon:
and
they
are
come
up
from
thence
rejoicing,
so
that
the
city
rang
again.
This
is
the
noise
that
ye
have
heard.
And
also
Solomon
sitteth
on
the
throne
of
the
kingdom.
And
moreover
the
king’s
servants
came
to
bless
our
lord
king
David,
saying,
Thy
God
make
the
name
of
Solomon
better
than
thy
name,
and
make
his
throne
greater
than
thy
throne,
and
the
king
bowed
himself
upon
the
bed.
And
also
thus
said
the
king,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
which
hath
given
one
to
sit
on
my
throne
this
day,
mine
eyes
even
seeing
it.
And
all
the
guests
of
Adonijah
were
afraid,
and
rose
up,
and
went
every
man
his
way.
And
Adonijah
feared
because
of
Solomon;
and
he
arose,
and
went,
and
caught
hold
on
the
horns
of
the
altar.
And
it
was
told
Solomon,
saying,
Behold,
Adonijah
feareth
king
Solomon:
for,
lo,
he
hath
laid
hold
on
the
horns
of
the
altar,
saying,
Let
king
Solomon
swear
unto
me
this
day
that
he
wilt
not
slay
his
servant
with
the
sword.
And
Solomon
said,
If
he
shall
shew
himself
a
worthy
man,
there
shall
not
an
hair
of
him
fall
to
the
earth:
but
if
wickedness
be
found
in
him,
he
shall
die.
So
king
Solomon
sent,
and
they
brought
him
down
from
the
altar.
And
he
came
and
did
obeisance
to
king
Solomon:
and
Solomon
said
unto
him,
Go
to
thine
house.
Now
the
days
of
David
drew
nigh
that
he
should
die;
and
he
charged
Solomon
his
son,
saying,
I
go
the
way
of
all
the
earth:
he
thou
strong
therefore,
and
shew
thyself
a
man;
and
keep
the
charge
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
to
walk
in
his
ways,
to
keep
his
statutes,
and
his
commandments,
and
his
judgments,
and
his
testimonies,
according
to
that
which
is
written
in
the
law
of
Moses,
that
thou
mayest
prosper
in
all
that
thou
doest,
and
whithersoever
thou
turnest
thyself:
That
the
LORD
may
establish
his
word
which
he
spake
concerning
me,
saying,
If
thy
children
take
heed
to
their
way,
to
walk
before
me
in
truth
with
all
their
heart
and
with
all
their
soul,
there
shall
not
fail
thee (said
he)
a
man
on
the
throne
of
Israel.
Moreover
thou
knowest
also
what
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah
did
unto
me,
even
what
he
did
to
the
two
captains
of
the
hosts
of
Israel,
unto
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
and
unto
Amasa
the
son
of
Jether,
whom
he
slew,
and
shed
the
blood
of
war
in
peace,
and
put
the
blood
of
war
upon
his
girdle
that
was
about
his
loins,
and
in
his
shoes
that
were
on
his
feet.
Do
therefore
according
to
thy
wisdom,
and
let
not
his hoar
head
go
down
to
the
grave
in
peace.
But
shew
kindness
unto
the
sons
of
Barzillai
the
Gileadite,
and
let
them
be
of
those
that
eat
at
thy
table:
for
so
they
came
to
me
when
I
fled
from
Absalom
thy
brother.
And,
behold,
there
is
with
thee
Shimei
the
son
of
Gera,
the
Benjamite,
of
Bahurim,
who
cursed
me
with
a
grievous
curse
in
the
day
when
I
went
to
Mahanaim:
but
he
came
down
to
meet
me
at
Jordan,
and
I
sware
to
him
by
the
LORD,
saying,
I
will
not
put
thee
to
death
with
the
sword.
Now
therefore
hold
him
not
guiltless,
for
thou
art
a
wise
man;
and
thou
wilt
know
what
thou oughtest
to
do
unto
him,
and
thou shalt
bring
his hoar
head
down
to
the
grave
with
blood.
And
David
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
in
the
city
of
David.
And
the
days
that
David
reigned
over
Israel
were
forty
years:
seven
years
reigned
he
in
Hebron,
and
thirty
and
three
years
reigned
he
in
Jerusalem.
And
Solomon
sat
upon
the
throne
of
David
his
father;
and
his
kingdom
was
established
greatly.
Then
Adonijah
the
son
of
Haggith
came
to
Bath-sheba
the
mother
of
Solomon.
And
she
said,
Comest
thou
peaceably?
And
he
said,
Peaceably.
He
said
moreover,
I
have
somewhat
to
say
unto
thee.
And
she
said,
Say
on.
And
he
said,
Thou
knowest
that
the
kingdom
was
mine,
and
that
all
Israel
set
their
faces
on
me,
that
I
should
reign:
howbeit
the
kingdom
is
turned
about,
and
is
become
my
brother’s:
for
it
was
his
from
the
LORD.
And
now
I
ask
one
petition
of
thee,
deny
me
not.
And
she
said
unto
him,
Say
on.
And
he
said,
Speak,
I
pray
thee,
unto
Solomon
the
king, (for
he
will
not
say
thee
nay,)
that
he
give
me
Abishag
the
Shunammite
to
wife.
And
Bath-sheba
said,
Well;
I
will
speak
for
thee
unto
the
king.
Bath-sheba
therefore
went
unto
king
Solomon,
to
speak
unto
him
for
Adonijah.
And
the
king
rose
up
to
meet
her,
and
bowed
himself
unto
her,
and
sat
down
on
his
throne,
and
caused
a
throne
to
be
set
for
the
king’s
mother;
and
she
sat
on
his
right
hand.
Then
she
said,
I
ask
one
small
petition
of
thee;
deny
me
not.
And
the
king
said
unto
her,
Ask
on,
my
mother:
for
I
will
not
deny
thee.
And
she
said,
Let
Abishag
the
Shunammite
be
given
to
Adonijah
thy
brother
to
wife.
And
king
Solomon
answered
and
said
unto
his
mother,
And
why
dost
thou
ask
Abishag
the
Shunammite
for
Adonijah?
ask
for
him
the
kingdom
also;
for
he
is
mine
elder
brother;
even
for
him,
and
for
Abiathar
the
priest,
and
for
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah.
Then
king
Solomon
sware
by
the
LORD,
saying,
God
do
so
to
me,
and
more
also,
if
Adonijah
have
not
spoken
this
word
against
his
own
life.
Now
therefore
as
the
LORD
liveth,
who
hath
established
me,
and
set
me
on
the
throne
of
David
my
father,
and
who
hath
made
me
an
house,
as
he
promised,
surely
Adonijah
shall
be
put
to
death
this
day.
And
king
Solomon
sent
by
the
hand
of
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada;
and
he
fell
upon
him,
that
he
died.
And
unto
Abiathar
the
priest
said
the
king,
Get
thee
to
Anathoth,
unto
thine
own
fields;
for
thou
art
worthy
of
death:
but
I
will
not
at
this
time
put
thee
to
death,
because
thou
barest
the
ark
of
the
Lord
GOD
before
David
my
father,
and
because
thou wast
afflicted
in
all
wherein
my
father
was
afflicted.
So
Solomon
thrust
out
Abiathar
from
being
priest
unto
the
LORD;
that
he
might
fulfill
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
concerning
the
house
of
Eli
in
Shiloh.
And
the
tidings
came
to
Joab:
for
Joab
had
turned
after
Adonijah,
though
he
turned
not
after
Absalom.
And
Joab
fled
unto
the
Tent
of
the
LORD,
and
caught
hold
on
the
horns
of
the
altar.
And
it
was
told
king
Solomon,
Joab
is
fled
unto
the
Tent
of
the
LORD,
and,
behold,
he
is
by
the
altar.
Then
Solomon
sent
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
saying,
Go,
fall
upon
him.
And
Benaiah
came
to
the
Tent
of
the
LORD,
and
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
king,
Come
forth.
And
he
said,
Nay;
but
I
will
die
here.
And
Benaiah
brought
the
king
word
again,
saying,
Thus
said
Joab,
and
thus
he
answered
me.
And
the
king
said
unto
him,
Do
as
he
hath
said,
and
fall
upon
him,
and
bury
him;
that
thou
mayest
take
away
the
blood,
which
Joab
shed
without
cause,
from
me
and
from
my
father’s
house.
And
the
LORD
shall
return
his
blood
upon
his
own
head,
because
he
fell
upon
two
men
more
righteous
and
better
than
he,
and
slew
them
with
the
sword,
and
my
father
David
knew
it
not,
to
wit,
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
captain
of
the
host
of
Israel,
and
Amasa
the
son
of
Jether,
captain
of
the
host
of
Judah.
So
shall
their
blood
return
upon
the
head
of
Joab,
and
upon
the
head
of
his
seed
for
ever:
but
unto
David,
and
unto
his
seed,
and
unto
his
house,
and
unto
his
throne,
shall
there
be
peace
for
ever
from
the
LORD.
Then
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada
went
up,
and
fell
upon
him,
and
slew
him;
and
he
was
buried
in
his
own
house
in
the
wilderness.
And
the
king
put
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada
in
his
room
over
the
host:
and
Zadok
the
priest
did
the
king
put
in
the
room
of
Abiathar.
And
the
king
sent
and
called
for
Shimei,
and
said
unto
him,
Build
thee
an
house
in
Jerusalem,
and
dwell
there,
and
go
not
forth
thence
any
whither.
For
on
the
day
thou
goest
out,
and
passest
over
the
brook
Kidron,
know
thou
for
certain
that
thou shalt
surely
die:
thy
blood
shall
be
upon
thine
own
head.
And
Shimei
said
unto
the
king,
The
saying
is
good:
as
my
lord
the
king
hath
said,
so
will
thy
servant
do.
And
shimei
dwelt
in
Jerusalem
many
days.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
three
years,
that
two
of
the
servants
of
Shimei
ran
away
unto
Achish,
son
of
Maacah,
king
of
Gath.
And
they
told
Shimei,
saying;
Behold,
thy
servants
be
in
Gath.
And
Shimei
arose,
and
saddled
his
ass,
and
went
to
Gath
to
Achish,
to
seek
his
servants:
and
Shimei
went,
and
brought
his
servants
from
Gath.
And
it
was
told
Solomon
that
Shimei
had
gone
from
Jerusalem
to
Gath,
and
was
come
again.
And
the
king
sent
and
called
for
Shimei,
and
said
unto
him,
Did
I
not
make
thee
to
swear
by
the
LORD,
and
protested
unto
thee,
saying,
Know
for
certain,
that
on
the
day
thou
goest
out,
and
walkest
abroad
any
whither,
thou shalt
surely
die?
and
thou
saidst
unto
me,
The
saying
that
I
have
heard
is
good.
Why
then
hast
thou
not
kept
the
oath
of
the
LORD,
and
the
commandment
that
I
have
charged
thee
with?
The
king
said
moreover
to
Shimei,
Thou
knowest
all
the
wickedness
which
thine
heart
is privy
to,
that
thou
didst
to
David
my
father:
therefore
the
LORD
shall
return
thy
wickedness
upon
thine
own
head.
But
king
Solomon
shall
be
blessed,
and
the
throne
of
David
shall
be
established
before
the
LORD
for
ever.
So
the
king
commanded
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada;
and
he
went
out,
and
fell
upon
him,
that
he
died.
And
the
kingdom
was
established
in
the
hand
of
Solomon.
And
Solomon
made
affinity
with
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
and
took
Pharaoh’s
daughter,
and
brought
her
into
the
city
of
David,
until
he
had
made
an
end
of
building
his
own
house,
and
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
wall
of
Jerusalem
round
about.
Only
the
people
sacrificed
in
the
high
places,
because
there
was
no
house
built
for
the
name
of
the
LORD
until
those
days.
And
Solomon
loved
the
LORD,
walking
in
the
statutes
of
David
his
father:
only
he
sacrificed
and
burnt
incense
in
the
high
places.
And
the
king
went
to
Gibeon
to
sacrifice
there;
for
that
was
the
great
high
place:
a
thousand
burnt
offerings
did
Solomon
offer
upon
that
altar.
In
Gibeon
the
LORD
appeared
to
Solomon
in
a
dream
by
night:
and
God
said,
Ask
what
I
shall
give
thee.
And
Solomon
said,
Thou
hast
shewed
unto
thy
servant
David
my
father
great
kindness,
according
as
he
walked
before
thee
in
truth,
and
in
righteousness,
and
in
uprightness
of
heart
with
thee;
and
thou
hast
kept
for
him
this
great
kindness,
that
thou
hast
given
him
a
son
to
sit
on
his
throne,
as
it
is
this
day.
And
now,
O
LORD
my
God,
thou
hast
made
thy
servant
king
instead
of
David
my
father:
and
I
am
but
a
little
child;
I
know
not
how
to
go
out
or
come
in.
And
thy
servant
is
in
the
midst
of
thy
people
which
thou
hast
chosen,
a
great
people,
that
cannot
be
numbered
nor
counted
for
multitude.
Give
thy
servant
therefore
an
understanding
heart
to
judge
thy
people,
that
I
may
discern
between
good
and
evil;
for
who
is
able
to
judge
this
thy
great
people?
And
the
speech
pleased
the
Lord,
that
Solomon
had
asked
this
thing.
And
God
said
unto
him,
Because
thou
hast
asked
this
thing,
and
hast
not
asked
for
thyself
long
life;
neither
hast
asked
riches
for
thyself,
nor
hast
asked
the
life
of
thine
enemies;
but
hast
asked
for
thyself
understanding
to
discern
judgment;
behold,
I
have
done
according
to
thy
word:
lo,
I
have
given
thee
a
wise
and
an
understanding
heart;
so
that
there
hath
been
none
like
thee
before
thee,
neither
after
thee
shall
any
arise
like
unto
thee.
And
I
have
also
given
thee
that
which
thou
hast
not
asked,
both
riches
and
honour,
so
that
there
shall
not
be
any
among
the
kings
like
unto
thee,
all
thy
days.
And
if
thou
wilt
walk
in
my
ways,
to
keep
my
statutes
and
my
commandments,
as
thy
father
David
did
walk,
then
I
will
lengthen
thy
days.
And
Solomon
awoke,
and,
behold,
it
was
a
dream:
and
he
came
to
Jerusalem,
and
stood
before
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
and
offered
up
burnt
offerings,
and
offered
peace
offerings,
and
made
a
feast
to
all
his
servants.
Then
came
there
two
women,
that
were
harlots,
unto
the
king,
and
stood
before
him.
And
the
one
woman
said,
Oh
my
lord,
I
and
this
woman
dwell
in
one
house;
and
I
was
delivered
of
a
child
with
her
in
the
house.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
third
day
after
I
was
delivered,
that
this
woman
was
delivered
also;
and
we
were
together;
there
was
no
stranger
with
us
in
the
house,
save
we
two
in
the
house.
And
this
woman’s
child
died
in
the
night;
because
she
overlaid
it.
And
she
arose
at
midnight,
and
took
my
son
from
beside
me,
while
thine
handmaid
slept,
and
laid
it
in
her
bosom,
and
laid
her
dead
child
in
my
bosom.
And
when
I
rose
in
the
morning
to
give
my
child
suck,
behold,
it
was
dead:
but
when
I
had
considered
it
in
the
morning,
behold,
it
was
not
my
son,
which
I
did
bear.
And
the
other
woman
said,
Nay;
but
the
living
is
my
son,
and
the
dead
is
thy
son.
And
this
said,
No;
but
the
dead
is
thy
son,
and
the
living
is
my
son.
Thus
they
spake
before
the
king.
Then
said
the
king,
The
one
saith,
This
is
my
son
that
liveth,
and
thy
son
is
the
dead:
and
the
other
saith,
Nay;
but
thy
son
is
the
dead,
and
my
son
is
the
living.
And
the
king
said,
Fetch
me
a
sword.
And
they
brought
a
sword
before
the
king.
And
the
king
said,
Divide
the
living
child
in
two,
and
give
half
to
the
one,
and
half
to
the
other.
Then
spake
the
woman
whose
the
living
child
was
unto
the
king,
for
her
bowels
yearned
upon
her
son,
and
she
said,
Oh
my
lord,
give
her
the
living
child,
and
in
no
wise
slay
it.
But
the
other
said,
It
shall
be
neither
mine
nor
thine;
divide
it.
Then
the
king
answered
and
said,
Give
her
the
living
child,
and
in
no
wise
slay
it:
she
is
the
mother
thereof.
And
all
Israel
heard
of
the
judgment
which
the
king
had
judged;
and
they
feared
the
king:
for
they
saw
that
the
wisdom
of
God
was
in
him,
to
do
judgment.
And
king
Solomon
was
king
over
all
Israel.
And
these
were
the
princes
which
he
had;
Azariah
the
son
of
Zadok,
the
priest;
Elihoreph
and
Ahijah,
the
sons
of
Shisha,
scribes;
Jehoshaphat
the
son
of
Ahilud,
the
recorder;
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada
was
over
the
host;
and
Zadok
and
Abiathar
were
priests;
and
Azariah
the
son
of
Nathan
was
over
the
officers;
and
Zabud
the
son
of
Nathan
was
priest,
and
the
king’s
friend;
and
Ahishar
was
over
the
household;
and
Adoniram
the
son
of
Abda
was
over
the
levy.
And
Solomon
had
twelve
officers
over
all
Israel,
which
provided
victuals
for
the
king
and
his
household:
each
man
had
to
make
provision
for
a
month
in
the
year:
And
these
are
their
names:
Ben-hur,
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim:
Ben-deker,
in
Makaz,
and
in
Shaalbim,
and
Beth-shemesh,
and
Elon-beth-hanan:
Ben-hesed,
in
Arubboth;
to
him
pertained
Socoh,
and
all
the
land
of
Hepher:
Ben-abinadab,
in
all
the
height
of
Dor;
he
had
Taphath
the
daughter
of
Solomon
to
wife:
Baana
the
son
of
Ahilud,
in
Taanach
and
Megiddo,
and
all
Beth-shean
which
is
beside
Zarethan,
beneath
Jezreel,
from
Beth-shean
to
Abel-meholah,
as
far
as
beyond
Jokmeam:
Ben-geber,
in
Ramoth-gilead;
to
him
pertained
the
towns
of
Jair
the
son
of
Manasseh,
which
are
in
Gilead;
even
to
him
pertained
the
region
of
Argob,
which
is
in
Bashan,
threescore
great
cities
with
walls
and
brasen
bars:
Ahinadab
the
son
of
Iddo,
in
Mahanaim:
Ahimaaz,
in
Naphtali;
he
also
took
Basemath
the
daughter
of
Solomon
to
wife:
Baana
the
son
of
Hushai,
in
Asher
and
Bealoth:
Jehoshaphat
the
son
of
Paruah,
in
Issachar:
Shimei
the
son
of
Ela,
in
Benjamin:
Geber
the
son
of
Uri,
in
the
land
of
Gilead,
the
country
of
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites
and
of
Og
king
of
Bashan;
and
he
was
the
only
officer
which
was
in
the
land.
Judah
and
Israel
were
many,
as
the
sand
which
is
by
the
sea
in
multitude,
eating
and
drinking
and
making
merry.
And
Solomon
ruled
over
all
the
kingdoms
from
the
River
unto
the
land
of
the
Philistines,
and
unto
the
border
of
Egypt:
they
brought
presents,
and
served
Solomon
all
the
days
of
his
life.
And
Solomon’s
provision
for
one
day
was
thirty
measures
of
fine
flour,
and
threescore
measures
of
meal;
ten
fat
oxen,
and
twenty
oxen
out
of
the
pastures,
and
an
hundred
sheep,
beside
harts,
and
gazelles,
and
roebucks,
and
fatted
fowl.
For
he
had
dominion
over
all
the
region
on
this
side
the
River,
from Tipsah
even
to
Gaza,
over
all
the
kings
on
this
side
the
River:
and
he
had
peace
on
all
sides
round
about
him.
And
Judah
and
Israel
dwelt
safely,
every
man
under
his
vine
and
under
his
fig
tree,
from
Dan
even
to
Beer-sheba,
all
the
days
of
Solomon.
And
Solomon
had
forty
thousand
stalls
of
horses
for
his
chariots,
and
twelve
thousand
horsemen.
And
those
officers
provided
victual
for
king
Solomon,
and
for
all
that
came
unto
king
Solomon’s
table,
every
man
in
his
month:
they
let
nothing
be
lacking.
Barley
also
and
straw
for
the
horses
and
swift
steeds
brought
they
unto
the
place
where
the
officers
were,
every
man
according
to
his
charge.
And
God
gave
Solomon
wisdom
and
understanding
exceeding
much,
and
largeness
of
heart,
even
as
the
sand
that
is
on
the
sea
shore.
And
Solomon’s
wisdom
excelled
the
wisdom
of
all
the
children
of
the
east,
and
all
the
wisdom
of
Egypt.
For
he
was
wiser
than
all
men;
than
Ethan
the
Ezrahite,
and
Heman,
and
Calcol,
and
Darda,
the
sons
of
Mahol:
and
his
fame
was
in
all
the
nations
round
about.
And
he
spake
three
thousand
proverbs:
and
his
songs
were
a
thousand
and
five.
And
he
spake
of
trees,
from
the
cedar
that
is
in
Lebanon
even
unto
the
hyssop
that
springeth
out
of
the
wall:
he
spake
also
of
beasts,
and
of
fowl,
and
of
creeping
things,
and
of
fishes.
And
there
came
of
all
peoples
to
hear
the
wisdom
of
Solomon,
from
all
kings
of
the
earth,
which
had
heard
of
his
wisdom.
And
Hiram
king
of
Tyre
sent
his
servants
unto
Solomon;
for
he
had
heard
that
they
had
anointed
him
king
in
the
room
of
his
father:
for
Hiram
was
ever
a
lover
of
David.
And
Solomon
sent
to
Hiram,
saying,
Thou
knowest
how
that
David
my
father
could
not
build
an
house
for
the
name
of
the
LORD
his
God
for
the
wars
which
were
about
him
on
every
side,
until
the
LORD
put
them
under
the
soles
of
his
feet.
But
now
the
LORD
my
God
hath
given
me
rest
on
every
side;
there
is
neither
adversary,
nor
evil
occurrent.
And,
behold,
I
purpose
to
build
an
house
for
the
name
of
the
LORD
my
God,
as
the
LORD
spake
unto
David
my
father,
saying,
Thy
son,
whom
I
will
set
upon
thy
throne
in
thy
room,
he
shall
build
the
house
for
my
name.
Now
therefore
command
thou
that
they
hew
me
cedar
trees
out
of
Lebanon;
and
my
servants
shall
be
with
thy
servants;
and
I
will
give
thee
hire
for
thy
servants
according
to
all
that
thou shalt
say:
for
thou
knowest
that
there
is
not
among
us
any
that
can
skill
to
hew
timber
like
unto
the
Zidonians.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Hiram
heard
the
words
of
Solomon,
that
he
rejoiced
greatly,
and
said,
Blessed
be
the
LORD
this
day,
which
hath
given
unto
David
a
wise
son
over
this
great
people.
And
Hiram
sent
to
Solomon,
saying,
I
have
heard
the
message
which
thou
hast
sent
unto
me:
I
will
do
all
thy
desire
concerning
timber
of
cedar,
and
concerning
timber
of
fir.
My
servants
shall
bring
them
down
from
Lebanon
unto
the
sea:
and
I
will
make
them
into
rafts
to
go
by
sea
unto
the
place
that
thou shalt
appoint
me,
and
will
cause
them
to
be
broken
up
there,
and
thou shalt
receive
them:
and
thou shalt
accomplish
my
desire,
in
giving
food
for
my
household.
So
Hirah
gave
Solomon
timber
of
cedar
and
timber
of
fir
according
to
all
his
desire.
And
Solomon
gave
Hiram
twenty
thousand
measures
of
wheat
for
food
to
his
household,
and
twenty
measures
of
pure
oil:
thus
gave
Solomon
to
Hiram
year
by
year.
And
the
LORD
gave
Solomon
wisdom,
as
he
promised
him;
and
there
was
peace
between
Hiram
and
Solomon;
and
they
two
made
a
league
together.
And
king
Solomon
raised
a
levy
out
of
all
Israel;
and
the
levy
was
thirty
thousand
men.
And
he
sent
them
to
Lebanon,
ten
thousand
a
month
by
courses:
a
month
they
were
in
Lebanon,
and
two
months
at
home:
and
Adoniram
was
over
the
levy.
And
Solomon
had
threescore
and
ten
thousand
that
bare
burdens,
and
fourscore
thousand
that
were
hewers
in
the
mountains;
besides
Solomon’s
chief
officers
that
were
over
the
work,
three
thousand
and
three
hundred,
which
bare
rule
over
the
people
that
wrought
in
the
work.
And
the
king
commanded,
and
they
hewed
out
great
stones,
costly
stones,
to
lay
the
foundation
of
the
house
with
wrought
stone.
And
Solomon’s
builders
and
Hiram’s
builders
and
the
Gebalites
did
fashion
them,
and
prepared
the
timber
and
the
stones
to
build
the
house.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
four
hundred
and
eightieth
year
after
the
children
of
Israel
were
come
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
in
the
fourth
year
of
Solomon’s
reign
over
Israel,
in
the
month
Ziv,
which
is
the
second
month,
that
he
began
to
build
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
house
which
king
Solomon
built
for
the
LORD,
the
length
thereof
was
threescore
cubits,
and
the
breadth
thereof
twenty
cubits,
and
the
height
thereof
thirty
cubits.
And
the
porch
before
the
temple
of
the
house,
twenty
cubits
was
the
length
thereof,
according
to
the
breadth
of
the
house;
and
ten
cubits
was
the
breadth
thereof
before
the
house.
And
for
the
house
he
made
windows
of
fixed lattice-work.
And
against
the
wall
of
the
house
he
built
stories
round
about,
against
the
walls
of
the
house
round
about,
both
of
the
temple
and
of
the
oracle:
and
he
made side-chambers
round
about:
The
nethermost
story
was
five
cubits
broad,
and
the
middle
was
six
cubits
broad,
and
the
third
was
seven
cubits
broad:
for
on
the
outside
he
made rebatements
in
the
wall
of
the
house
round
about,
that
the
beams
should
not
have
hold
in
the
walls
of
the
house.
And
the
house,
when
it
was
in
building,
was
built
of
stone
made
ready
at
the
quarry:
and
there
was
neither
hammer
nor
axe
nor
any
tool
of
iron
heard
in
the
house,
while
it
was
in
building.
The
door
for
the
middle side-chambers
was
in
the
right
side
of
the
house:
and
they
went
up
by
winding
stairs
into
the
middle
chambers,
and
out
of
the
middle
into
the
third.
So
he
built
the
house,
and
finished
it;
and
he
covered
the
house
with
beams
and
planks
of
cedar.
And
he
built
the
stories
against
all
the
house,
each
five
cubits
high:
and
they
rested
on
the
house
with
timber
of
cedar.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Solomon,
saying,
Concerning
this
house
which
thou
art
in
building,
if
thou
wilt
walk
in
my
statutes,
and
execute
my
judgments,
and
keep
all
my
commandments
to
walk
in
them;
then
will
I
establish
my
word
with
thee,
which
I
spake
unto
David
thy
father.
And
I
will
dwell
among
the
children
of
Israel,
and
will
not
forsake
my
people
Israel.
So
Solomon
built
the
house,
and
finished
it.
And
he
built
the
walls
of
the
house
within
with
boards
of
cedar;
from
the
floor
of
the
house
unto
the
walls
of
the
cieling,
he
covered
them
on
the
inside
with
wood:
and
he
covered
the
floor
of
the
house
with
boards
of
fir.
And
he
built
twenty
cubits
on
the
hinder
part
of
the
house
with
boards
of
cedar
from
the
floor
unto
the
walls:
he
even
built
them
for
it
within,
for
an
oracle,
even
for
the
most
holy
place.
And
the
house,
that
is,
the
temple
before
the
oracle,
was
forty
cubits
long.
And
there
was
cedar
on
the
house
within,
carved
with
knops
and
open
flowers:
all
was
cedar;
there
was
no
stone
seen.
And
he
prepared
an
oracle
in
the
midst
of
the
house
within,
to
set
there
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD.
And
within
the
oracle
was
a
space
of
twenty
cubits
in
length,
and
twenty
cubits
in
breadth,
and
twenty
cubits
in
the
height
thereof;
and
he
overlaid
it
with
pure
gold:
and
he
covered
the
altar
with
cedar.
So
Solomon
overlaid
the
house
within
with
pure
gold:
and
he
drew
chains
of
gold
across
before
the
oracle;
and
he
overlaid
it
with
gold.
And
the
whole
house
he
overlaid
with
gold,
until
all
the
house
was
finished:
also
the
whole
altar
that
belonged
to
the
oracle
he
overlaid
with
gold.
And
in
the
oracle
he
made
two
cherubim
of
olive
wood,
each
ten
cubits
high.
And
five
cubits
was
the
one
wing
of
the
cherub,
and
five
cubits
the
other
wing
of
the
cherub:
from
the
uttermost
part
of
the
one
wing
unto
the
uttermost
part
of
the
other
were
ten
cubits.
And
the
other
cherub
was
ten
cubits:
both
the
cherubim
were
of
one
measure
and
one
form.
The
height
of
the
one
cherub
was
ten
cubits,
and
so
was
it
of
the
other
cherub.
And
he
set
the
cherubim
within
the
inner
house:
and
the
wings
of
the
cherubim
were
stretched
forth,
so
that
the
wing
of
the
one
touched
the
one
wall,
and
the
wing
of
the
other
cherub
touched
the
other
wall;
and
their
wings
touched
one
another
in
the
midst
of
the
house.
And
he
overlaid
the
cherubim
with
gold.
And
he
carved
all
the
walls
of
the
house
round
about
with
carved
figures
of
cherubim
and
palm
trees
and
open
flowers,
within
and
without.
And
the
floor
of
the
house
he
overlaid
with
gold,
within
and
without.
And
for
the
entering
of
the
oracle
he
made
doors
of
olive
wood:
the
lintel
and
door
posts
were
a
fifth
part
of
the
wall.
So
he
made
two
doors
of
olive
wood;
and
he
carved
upon
them
carvings
of
cherubim
and
palm
trees
and
open
flowers,
and
overlaid
them
with
gold;
and
he
spread
the
gold
upon
the
cherubim,
and
upon
the
palm
trees.
So
also
made
he
for
the
entering
of
the
temple
door
posts
of
olive
wood,
out
of
a
fourth
part
of
the
wall;
and
two
doors
of
fir
wood;
the
two
leaves
of
the
one
door
were
folding,
and
the
two
leaves
of
the
other
door
were
folding.
And
he
carved
thereon
cherubim
and
palm
trees
and
open
flowers:
and
he
overlaid
them
with
gold
fitted
upon
the
graven
work.
And
he
built
the
inner
court
with
three
rows
of
hewn
stone,
and
a
row
of
cedar
beams.
In
the
fourth
year
was
the
foundation
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
laid,
in
the
month
Ziv.
And
in
the
eleventh
year,
in
the
month
Bul,
which
is
the
eighth
month,
was
the
house
finished
throughout
all
the
parts
thereof,
and
according
to
all
the
fashion
of
it.
So
was
he
seven
years
in
building
it.
And
Solomon
was
building
his
own
house
thirteen
years,
and
he
finished
all
his
house.
For
he
built
the
house
of
the
forest
of
Lebanon;
the
length
thereof
was
an
hundred
cubits,
and
the
breadth
thereof
fifty
cubits,
and
the
height
thereof
thirty
cubits,
upon
four
rows
of
cedar
pillars,
with
cedar
beams
upon
the
pillars.
And
it
was
covered
with
cedar
above
over
the
forty
and
five
beams,
that
were
upon
the
pillars;
fifteen
in
a
row.
And
there
were prospects
in
three
rows,
and
light
was
over
against
light
in
three
ranks.
And
all
the
doors
and
posts
were
square
in
prospect:
and
light
was
over
against
light
in
three
ranks.
And
he
made
the
porch
of
pillars;
the
length
thereof
was
fifty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
thereof
thirty
cubits;
and
a
porch
before
them;
and
pillars
and
thick
beams
before
them.
And
he
made
the
porch
of
the
throne
where
he
might
judge,
even
the
porch
of
judgment:
and
it
was
covered
with
cedar
from
floor
to
floor.
And
his
house
where
he
might
dwell,
the
other
court
within
the
porch,
was
of
the
like
work.
He
made
also
an
house
for
Pharaoh’s
daughter, (whom
Solomon
had
taken
to
wife,)
like
unto
this
porch.
All
these
were
of
costly
stones,
even
of
hewn
stone,
according
to
measure,
sawed
with
saws,
within
and
without,
even
from
the
foundation
unto
the
coping,
and
so
on
the
outside
unto
the
great
court.
And
the
foundation
was
of
costly
stones,
even
great
stones,
stones
of
ten
cubits,
and
stones
of
eight
cubits.
And
above
were
costly
stones,
even
hewn
stone,
according
to
measure,
and
cedar
wood.
And
the
great
court
round
about
had
three
rows
of
hewn
stone,
and
a
row
of
cedar
beams;
like
as
the
inner
court
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
porch
of
the
house.
And
king
Solomon
sent
and
fetched
Hiram
out
of
Tyre.
He
was
the
son
of
a
widow
woman
of
the
tribe
of
Naphtali,
and
his
father
was
a
man
of
Tyre,
a
worker
in
brass;
and
he
was
filled
with
wisdom
and
understanding
and
cunning,
to
work
all
works
in
brass.
And
he
came
to
king
Solomon,
and
wrought
all
his
work.
For
he
fashioned
the
two
pillars
of
brass,
of
eighteen
cubits
high
apiece:
and
a
line
of
twelve
cubits
compassed
either
of
them
about.
And
he
made
two
chapiters
of
molten
brass,
to
set
upon
the
tops
of
the
pillars:
the
height
of
the
one
chapiter
was
five
cubits,
and
the
height
of
the
other
chapiter
was
five
cubits.
There
were
nets
of
checker
work,
and
wreaths
of
chain
work,
for
the
chapiters
which
were
upon
the
top
of
the
pillars;
seven
for
the
one
chapiter,
and
seven
for
the
other
chapiter.
So
he
made
the
pillars;
and
there
were
two
rows
round
about
upon
the
one
network,
to
cover
the
chapiters
that
were
upon
the
top
of
the
pillars:
and
so
did
he
for
the
other
chapiter.
And
the
chapiters
that
were
upon
the
top
of
the
pillars
in
the
porch
were
of
lily
work,
four
cubits.
And
there
were
chapiters
above
also
upon
the
two
pillars,
close
by
the
belly
which
was
beside
the
network:
and
the
pomegranates
were
two
hundred,
in
rows
round
about
upon
the
other
chapiter.
And
he
set
up
the
pillars
at
the
porch
of
the
temple:
and
he
set
up
the
right
pillar,
and
called
the
name
thereof
Jachin:
and
he
set
up
the
left
pillar,
and
called
the
name
thereof
Boaz.
And
upon
the
top
of
the
pillars
was
lily
work:
so
was
the
work
of
the
pillars
finished.
And
he
made
the
molten
sea
of
ten
cubits
from
brim
to
brim,
round
in
compass,
and
the
height
thereof
was
five
cubits:
and
a
line
of
thirty
cubits
compassed
it
round
about.
And
under
the
brim
of
it
round
about
there
were
knops
which
did
compass
it,
for
ten
cubits,
compassing
the
sea
round
about:
the
knops
were
in
two
rows,
cast
when
it
was
cast.
It
stood
upon
twelve
oxen,
three
looking
toward
the
north,
and
three
looking
toward
the
west,
and
three
looking
toward
the
south,
and
three
looking
toward
the
east:
and
the
sea
was
set
upon
them
above,
and
all
their
hinder
parts
were
inward.
And
it
was
an
handbreadth
thick;
and
the
brim
thereof
was
wrought
like
the
brim
of
a
cup,
like
the
flower
of
a
lily:
it
held
two
thousand
baths.
And
he
made
the
ten
bases
of
brass;
four
cubits
was
the
length
of
one
base,
and
four
cubits
the
breadth
thereof,
and
three
cubits
the
height
of
it.
And
the
work
of
the
bases
was
on
this
manner:
they
had
borders;
and
there
were
borders
between
the
ledges:
and
on
the
borders
that
were
between
the
ledges
were
lions,
oxen,
and
cherubim;
and
upon
the
ledges
there
was
a
pedestal
above:
and
beneath
the
lions
and
oxen
were
wreaths
of
hanging
work.
And
every
base
had
four
brasen
wheels,
and
axles
of
brass:
and
the
four
feet
thereof
had
undersetters:
beneath
the
laver
were
the
undersetters
molten,
with
wreaths
at
the
side
of
each.
And
the
mouth
of
it
within
the
chapiter
and
above
was
a
cubit:
and
the
mouth
thereof
was
round
after
the
work
of
a
pedestal,
a
cubit
and
an
half:
and
also
upon
the
mouth
of
it
were
gravings,
and
their
borders
were
foursquare,
not
round.
And
the
four
wheels
were
underneath
the
borders;
and
the
axletrees
of
the
wheels
were
in
the
base:
and
the
height
of
a
wheel
was
a
cubit
and
half
a
cubit.
And
the
work
of
the
wheels
was
like
the
work
of
a
chariot
wheel:
their
axletrees,
and
their
felloes,
and
their
spokes,
and
their
naves,
were
all
molten.
And
there
were
four
undersetters
at
the
four
corners
of
each
base:
the
undersetters
thereof
were
of
the
base
itself.
And
in
the
top
of
the
base
was
there
a
round
compass
of
half
a
cubit
high:
and
on
the
top
of
the
base
the
stays
thereof
and
the
borders
thereof
were
of
the
same.
And
on
the
plates
of
the
stays
thereof,
and
on
the
borders
thereof,
he
graved
cherubim,
lions,
and
palm tress,
according
to
the
space
of
each,
with
wreaths
round
about.
After
this
manner
he
made
the
ten
bases:
all
of
them
had
one
casting,
one
measure,
and
one
form.
And
he
made
ten
lavers
of
brass:
one
laver
contained
forty
baths:
and
every
laver
was
four
cubits:
and
upon
every
one
of
the
ten
bases
one
laver.
And
he
set
the
bases,
five
on
the
right
side
of
the
house,
and
five
on
the
left
side
of
the
house:
and
he
set
the
sea
on
the
right
side
of
the
house
eastward,
toward
the
south.
And
Hiram
made
the
lavers,
and
the
shovels,
and
the
basons.
So
Hiram
made
an
end
of
doing
all
the
work
that
he
wrought
for
king
Solomon
in
the
house
of
the
LORD:
the
two
pillars,
and
the
two
bowls
of
the
chapiters
that
were
on
the
top
of
the
pillars;
and
the
two
networks
to
cover
the
two
bowls
of
the
chapiters
that
were
on
the
top
of
the
pillars;
and
the
four
hundred
pomegranates
for
the
two
networks;
two
rows
of
pomegranates
for
each
network,
to
cover
the
two
bowls
of
the
chapiters
that
were
upon
the
pillars;
and
the
ten
bases,
and
the
ten
lavers
on
the
bases;
and
the
one
sea,
and
the
twelve
oxen
under
the
sea;
and
the
pots,
and
the
shovels,
and
the
basons:
even
all
these
vessels,
which
Hiram
made
for
king
Solomon,
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
were
of
burnished
brass.
In
the
Plain
of
Jordan
did
the
king
cast
them,
in
the
clay
ground
between
Succoth
and
Zarethan.
And
Solomon
left
all
the
vessels
unweighed,
because
they
were
exceeding
many:
the
weight
of
the
brass
could
not
be
found
out.
And
Solomon
made
all
the
vessels
that
were
in
the
house
of
the
LORD:
the
golden
altar,
and
the
table whereupon
the
shewbread
was,
of
gold;
and
the
candlesticks,
five
on
the
right
side,
and
five
on
the
left,
before
the
oracle,
of
pure
gold;
and
the
flowers,
and
the
lamps,
and
the
tongs,
of
gold;
and
the
cups,
and
the
snuffers,
and
basons,
and
the
spoons,
and
the
firepans,
of
pure
gold;
and
the
hinges,
both
for
the
doors
of
the
inner
house,
the
most
holy
place,
and
for
the
doors
of
the
house,
to
wit,
of
the
temple,
of
gold.
Thus
all
the
work
that
king
Solomon
wrought
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
was
finished.
And
Solomon
brought
in
the
things
which
David
his
father
had
dedicated,
even
the
silver,
and
the
gold,
and
the
vessels,
and
put
them
in
the
treasuries
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Then
Solomon
assembled
the
elders
of
Israel,
and
all
the
heads
of
the
tribes,
the
princes
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
children
of
Israel,
unto
king
Solomon
in
Jerusalem,
to
bring
up
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
out
of
the
city
of
David,
which
is
Zion.
And
all
the
men
of
Israel
assembled
themselves
unto
king
Solomon
at
the
feast,
in
the
month
Ethanim,
which
is
the
seventh
month.
And
all
the
elders
of
Israel
came,
and
the
priests
took
up
the
ark.
And
they
brought
up
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
and
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
all
the
holy
vessels
that
were
in
the
Tent;
even
these
did
the
priests
and
the
Levites
bring
up.
And
king
Solomon
and
all
the
congregation
of
Israel,
that
were
assembled
unto
him,
were
with
him
before
the
ark,
sacrificing
sheep
and
oxen,
that
could
not
be
told
nor
numbered
for
multitude.
And
the
priests
brought
in
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
unto
its
place,
into
the
oracle
of
the
house,
to
the
most
holy
place,
even
under
the
wings
of
the
cherubim.
For
the
cherubim
spread
forth
their
wings
over
the
place
of
the
ark,
and
the
cherubim
covered
the
ark
and
the
staves
thereof
above.
And
the
staves
were
so
long
that
the
ends
of
the
staves
were
seen
from
the
holy
place
before
the
oracle;
but
they
were
not
seen
without:
and
there
they
are,
unto
this
day.
There
was
nothing
in
the
ark
save
the
two
tables
of
stone
which
Moses
put
there
at
Horeb,
when
the
LORD
made
a
covenant
with
the
children
of
Israel,
when
they
came
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
priests
were
come
out
of
the
holy
place,
that
the
cloud
filled
the
house
of
the
LORD,
so
that
the
priests
could
not
stand
to
minister
by
reason
of
the
cloud:
for
the
glory
of
the
LORD
filled
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Then
spake
Solomon,
The
LORD
hath
said
that
he
would
dwell
in
the
thick
darkness.
I
have
surely
built
thee
an
house
of
habitation,
a
place
for
thee
to
dwell
in
for
ever.
And
the
king
turned
his
face
about,
and
blessed
all
the
congregation
of
Israel:
and
all
the
congregation
of
Israel
stood.
And
he
said,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
which
spake
with
his
mouth
unto
David
my
father,
and
hath
with
his
hand
fulfilled
it,
saying,
Since
the
day
that
I
brought
forth
my
people
Israel
out
of
Egypt,
I
chose
no
city
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
to
build
an
house,
that
my
name
might
be
there;
but
I
chose
David
to
be
over
my
people
Israel.
Now
it
was
in
the
heart
of
David
my
father
to
build
an
house
for
the
name
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
But
the
LORD
said
unto
David
my
father,
Whereas
it
was
in
thine
heart
to
build
an
house
for
my
name,
thou
didst
well
that
it
was
in
thine
heart:
nevertheless
thou shalt
not
build
the
house;
but
thy
son
that
shall
come
forth
out
of
thy
loins,
he
shall
build
the
house
for
my
name.
And
the
LORD
hath
established
his
word
that
he
spake;
for
I
am
risen
up
in
the
room
of
David
my
father,
and
sit
on
the
throne
of
Israel,
as
the
LORD
promised,
and
have
built
the
house
for
the
name
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
And
there
have
I
set
a
place
for
the
ark,
wherein
is
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
which
he
made
with
our
fathers,
when
he
brought
them
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
Solomon
stood
before
the
altar
of
the
LORD
in
the
presence
of
all
the
congregation
of
Israel,
and
spread
forth
his
hands
toward
heaven:
and
he
said,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
there
is
no
God
like
thee,
in
heaven
above,
or
on
earth
beneath;
who
keepest
covenant
and
mercy
with
thy
servants,
that
walk
before
thee
with
all
their
heart:
who
hast
kept
with
thy
servant
David
my
father
that
which
thou
didst
promise
him:
yea,
thou
spakest
with
thy
mouth,
and
hast
fulfilled
it
with
thine
hand,
as
it
is
this
day.
Now
therefore,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
keep
with
thy
servant
David
my
father
that
which
thou
hast
promised
him,
saying,
There
shall
not
fail
thee
a
man
in
my
sight
to
sit
on
the
throne
of
Israel;
if
only
thy
children
take
heed
to
their
way
to
walk
before
me
as
thou
hast
walked
before
me.
Now
therefore,
O
God
of
Israel,
let
thy
word,
I
pray
thee,
be
verified,
which
thou
spakest
unto
thy
servant
David
my
father.
But
will
God
in
very
deed
dwell
on
the
earth?
behold,
heaven
and
the
heaven
of
heavens
cannot
contain
thee;
how
much
less
this
house
that
I
have
builded!
Yet
have
thou
respect
unto
the
prayer
of
thy
servant,
and
to
his
supplication,
O
LORD
my
God,
to
hearken
unto
the
cry
and
to
the
prayer
which
thy
servant
prayeth
before
thee
this
day:
that
thine
eyes
may
be
open
toward
this
house
night
and
day,
even
toward
the
place
whereof
thou
hast
said,
My
name
shall
be
there:
to
hearken
unto
the
prayer
which
thy
servant
shall
pray
toward
this
place.
And
hearken
thou
to
the
supplication
of
thy
servant,
and
of
thy
people
Israel,
when
they
shall
pray
toward
this
place:
yea,
hear
thou
in
heaven
thy
dwelling
place;
and
when
thou
hearest,
forgive.
If
a
man
sin
against
his
neighbour,
and
an
oath
be
laid
upon
him
to
cause
him
to
swear,
and
he
come
and
swear
before
thine
altar
in
this
house:
then
hear
thou
in
heaven,
and
do,
and
judge
thy
servants,
condemning
the
wicked,
to
bring
his
way
upon
his
own
head;
and
justifying
the
righteous,
to
give
him
according
to
his
righteousness.
When
thy
people
Israel
be
smitten
down
before
the
enemy,
because
they
have
sinned
against
thee;
if
they
turn
again
to
thee,
and
confess
thy
name,
and
pray
and
make
supplication
unto
thee
in
this
house:
then
hear
thou
in
heaven,
and
forgive
the
sin
of
thy
people
Israel,
and
bring
them
again
unto
the
land
which
thou
gavest
unto
their
fathers;
When
heaven
is
shut
up,
and
there
is
no
rain,
because
they
have
sinned
against
thee;
if
they
pray
toward
this
place,
and
confess
thy
name,
and
turn
from
their
sin,
when
thou
dost
afflict
them:
then
hear
thou
in
heaven,
and
forgive
the
sin
of
thy
servants,
and
of
thy
people
Israel,
when
thou
teachest
them
the
good
way
wherein
they
should
walk;
and
send
rain
upon
thy
land,
which
thou
hast
given
to
thy
people
for
an
inheritance.
If
there
be
in
the
land
famine,
if
there
be
pestilence,
if
there
be
blasting
or
mildew,
locust
or
caterpiller;
if
their
enemy
besiege
them
in
the
land
of
their
cities;
whatsoever
plague,
whatsoever
sickness
there
be;
what
prayer
and
supplication
soever
be
made
by
any
man,
or
by
all
thy
people
Israel,
which
shall
know
every
man
the
plague
of
his
own
heart,
and
spread
forth
his
hands
toward
this
house:
then
hear
thou
in
heaven
thy
dwelling
place,
and
forgive,
and
do,
and
render
unto
every
man
according
to
all
his
ways,
whose
heart
thou
knowest; (for
thou,
even
thou
only,
knowest
the
hearts
of
all
the
children
of
men;)
that
they
may
fear
thee
all
the
days
that
they
live
in
the
land
which
thou
gavest
unto
our
fathers.
Moreover
concerning
the
stranger,
that
is
not
of
thy
people
Israel,
when
he
shall
come
out
of
a
far
country
for
thy
name’s
sake;
(for
they
shall
hear
of
thy
great
name,
and
of
thy
mighty
hand,
and
of
thy
stretched
out
arm;)
when
he
shall
come
and
pray
toward
this
house;
hear
thou
in
heaven
thy
dwelling
place,
and
do
according
to
all
that
the
stranger
calleth
to
thee
for;
that
all
the
peoples
of
the
earth
may
know
thy
name,
to
fear
thee,
as
doth
thy
people
Israel,
and
that
they
may
know
that
this
house
which
I
have
built
is
called
by
thy
name.
If
thy
people
go
out
to
battle
against
their
enemy,
by
whatsoever
way
thou shalt
send
them,
and
they
pray
unto
the
LORD
toward
the
city
which
thou
hast
chosen,
and
toward
the
house
which
I
have
built
for
thy
name:
then
hear
thou
in
heaven
their
prayer
and
their
supplication,
and
maintain
their
cause.
If
they
sin
against
thee, (for
there
is
no
man
that
sinneth
not,)
and
thou
be
angry
with
them,
and
deliver
them
to
the
enemy,
so
that
they
carry
them
away
captive
unto
the
land
of
the
enemy,
far
off
or
near;
yet
if
they
shall
bethink
themselves
in
the
land
whither
they
are
carried
captive,
and
turn
again,
and
make
supplication
unto
thee
in
the
land
of
them
that
carried
them
captive,
saying,
We
have
sinned,
and
have
done
perversely,
we
have
dealt
wickedly;
if
they
return
unto
thee
with
all
their
heart
and
with
all
their
soul
in
the
land
of
their
enemies,
which
carried
them
captive,
and
pray
unto
thee
toward
their
land,
which
thou
gavest
unto
their
fathers,
the
city
which
thou
hast
chosen,
and
the
house
which
I
have
built
for
thy
name:
then
hear
thou
their
prayer
and
their
supplication
in
heaven
thy
dwelling
place,
and
maintain
their
cause;
and
forgive
thy
people
which
have
sinned
against
thee,
and
all
their
transgressions
wherein
they
have
transgressed
against
thee;
and
give
them
compassion
before
those
who
carried
them
captive,
that
they
may
have
compassion
on
them:
For
they
be
thy
people,
and
thine
inheritance
which
thou
broughtest
forth
out
of
Egypt,
from
the
midst
of
the
furnace
of
iron:
that
thine
eyes
may
be
open
unto
the
supplication
of
thy
servant,
and
unto
the
supplication
of
thy
people
Israel,
to
hearken
unto
them whensoever
they
cry
unto
thee.
For
thou
didst
separate
them
from
among
all
the
peoples
of
the
earth,
to
be
thine
inheritance,
as
thou
spakest
by
the
hand
of
Moses
thy
servant,
when
thou
broughtest
our
fathers
out
of
Egypt,
O
Lord
GOD.
And
it
was
so,
that
when
Solomon
had
made
an
end
of
praying
all
this
prayer
and
supplication
unto
the
LORD,
he
arose
from
before
the
altar
of
the
LORD,
from
kneeling
on
his
knees
with
his
hands
spread
forth
toward
heaven.
And
he
stood,
and
blessed
all
the
congregation
of
Israel
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
that
hath
given
rest
unto
his
people
Israel,
according
to
all
that
he
promised:
there
hath
not
failed
one
word
of
all
his
good
promise,
which
he
promised
by
the
hand
of
Moses
his
servant.
The
LORD
our
God
be
with
us,
as
he
was
with
our
fathers:
let
him
not
leave
us,
nor
forsake
us:
that
he
may
incline
our
hearts
unto
him,
to
walk
in
all
his
ways,
and
to
keep
his
commandments,
and
his
statutes,
and
his
judgments,
which
he
commanded
our
fathers.
And
let
these
my
words,
wherewith
I
have
made
supplication
before
the
LORD,
be
nigh
unto
the
LORD
our
God
day
and
night,
that
he
maintain
the
cause
of
his
servant,
and
the
cause
of
his
people
Israel,
as
every
day
shall
require:
that
all
the
peoples
of
the
earth
may
know
that
the
LORD,
he
is
God;
there
is
none
else.
Let
your
heart
therefore
be
perfect
with
the
LORD
our
God,
to
walk
in
his
statutes,
and
to
keep
his
commandments,
as
at
this
day.
And
the
king,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
offered
sacrifice
before
the
LORD.
And
Solomon
offered
for
the
sacrifice
of
peace
offerings,
which
he
offered
unto
the
LORD,
two
and
twenty
thousand
oxen,
and
an
hundred
and
twenty
thousand
sheep.
So
the
king
and
all
the
children
of
Israel
dedicated
the
house
of
the
LORD.
The
same
day
did
the
king
hallow
the
middle
of
the
court
that
was
before
the
house
of
the
LORD:
for
there
he
offered
the
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering,
and
the
fat
of
the
peace
offerings:
because
the
brasen
altar
that
was
before
the
LORD
was
too
little
to
receive
the
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering,
and
the
fat
of
the
peace
offerings.
So
Solomon
held
the
feast
at
that
time,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
a
great
congregation,
from
the
entering
in
of
Hamath
unto
the
brook
of
Egypt,
before
the
LORD
our
God,
seven
days
and
seven
days,
even
fourteen
days.
On
the
eighth
day
he
sent
the
people
away,
and
they
blessed
the
king,
and
went
unto
their
tents
joyful
and
glad
of
heart
for
all
the
goodness
that
the
LORD
had
shewed
unto
David
his
servant,
and
to
Israel
his
people.
And
it
came
to
pass
when
Solomon
had
finished
the
building
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
king’s
house,
and
all
Solomon’s
desire
which
he
was
pleased
to
do,
that
the
LORD
appeared
to
Solomon
the
second
time,
as
he
had
appeared
unto
him
at
Gibeon.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
I
have
heard
thy
prayer
and
thy
supplication,
that
thou
hast
made
before
me:
I
have
hallowed
this
house,
which
thou
hast
built,
to
put
my
name
there
for
ever;
and
mine
eyes
and
mine
heart
shall
be
there
perpetually.
And
as
for
thee,
if
thou
wilt
walk
before
me,
as
David
thy
father
walked,
in
integrity
of
heart,
and
in
uprightness,
to
do
according
to
all
that
I
have
commanded
thee,
and
wilt
keep
my
statutes
and
my
judgments;
then
I
will
establish
the
throne
of
thy
kingdom
over
Israel
for
ever;
according
as
I
promised
to
David
thy
father,
saying,
There
shall
not
fail
thee
a
man
upon
the
throne
of
Israel.
But
if
ye
shall
turn
away
from
following
me,
ye
or
your
children
and
not
keep
my
commandments
and
my
statutes
which
I
have
set
before
you,
but
shall
go
and
serve
other
gods,
and
worship
them:
then
will
I
cut
off
Israel
out
of
the
land
which
I
have
given
them;
and
this
house,
which
I
have
hallowed
for
my
name,
will
I
cast
out
of
my
sight;
and
Israel
shall
be
a
proverb
and
a
byword
among
all
peoples:
And
though
this
house
be
so
high,
yet
shall
every
one
that
passeth
by
be
astonished,
and
shall
hiss;
and
they
shall
say,
Why
hath
the
LORD
done
thus
unto
this
land,
and
to
this
house?
and
they
shall
answer,
Because
they
forsook
the
LORD
their
God,
which
brought
forth
their
fathers
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
laid
hold
on
other
gods,
and
worshipped
them,
and
served
them:
therefore
hath
the
LORD
brought
all
this
evil
upon
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
twenty
years,
wherein
Solomon
had
built
the
two
houses,
the
house
of
the
LORD
and
the
king’s
house,
(now
Hiram
the
king
of
Tyre
had
furnished
Solomon
with
cedar
trees
and
fir
trees,
and
with
gold,
according
to
all
his
desire,)
that
then
king
Solomon
gave
Hiram
twenty
cities
in
the
land
of
Galilee.
And
Hiram
came
out
from
Tyre
to
see
the
cities
which
Solomon
had
given
him;
and
they
pleased
him
not.
And
he
said,
What
cities
are
these
which
thou
hast
given
me,
my
brother?
And
he
called
them
the
land
of
Cabul,
unto
this
day.
And
Hiram
sent
to
the
king
sixscore
talents
of
gold.
And
this
is
the
reason
of
the
levy
which
king
Solomon
raised;
for
to
build
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
his
own
house,
and
Millo,
and
the
wall
of
Jerusalem,
and
Hazor,
and
Megiddo,
and
Gezer.
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt
had
gone
up,
and
taken
Gezer,
and
burnt
it
with
fire,
and
slain
the
Canaanites
that
dwelt
in
the
city,
and
given
it
for
a
portion
unto
his
daughter,
Solomon’s
wife.
Solomon
built
Gezer,
and
Beth-horon
the
nether,
and
Baalath,
and
Tamar
in
the
wilderness,
in
the
land,
and
all
the
store
cities
that
Solomon
had,
and
the
cities
for
his
chariots,
and
the
cities
for
his
horsemen,
and
that
which
Solomon
desired
to
build
for
his
pleasure
in
Jerusalem,
and
in
Lebanon,
and
in
all
the
land
of
his
dominion.
As
for
all
the
people
that
were
left
of
the
Amorites,
the
Hittites,
the
Perizzites,
the
Hivites,
and
the
Jebusites,
which
were
not
of
the
children
of
Israel;
their
children
that
were
left
after
them
in
the
land,
whom
the
children
of
Israel
were
not
able
utterly
to
destroy,
of
them
did
Solomon
raise
a
levy
of bondservants,
unto
this
day.
But
of
the
children
of
Israel
did
Solomon
make
no bondservants:
but
they
were
the
men
of
war,
and
his
servants,
and
his
princes,
and
his
captains,
and
rulers
of
his
chariots
and
of
his
horsemen.
These
were
the
chief
officers
that
were
over
Solomon’s
work,
five
hundred
and
fifty,
which
bare
rule
over
the
people
that
wrought
in
the
work.
But
Pharaoh’s
daughter
came
up
out
of
the
city
of
David
unto
her
house
which
Solomon
had
built
for
her:
then
did
he
build
Millo.
And
three
times
in
a
year
did
Solomon
offer
burnt
offerings
and
peace
offerings
upon
the
altar
which
he
built
unto
the
LORD,
burning
incense
therewith,
upon
the
altar
that
was
before
the
LORD.
So
he
finished
the
house.
And
king
Solomon
made
a
navy
of
ships
in
Ezion-geber,
which
is
beside
Eloth,
on
the
shore
of
the
Red
Sea,
in
the
land
of
Edom.
And
Hiram
sent
in
the
navy
his
servants,
shipmen
that
had
knowledge
of
the
sea,
with
the
servants
of
Solomon.
And
they
came
to
Ophir,
and
fetched
from
thence
gold,
four
hundred
and
twenty
talents,
and
brought
it
to
king
Solomon.
And
when
the
queen
of
Sheba
heard
of
the
fame
of
Solomon
concerning
the
name
of
the
LORD,
she
came
to
prove
him
with
hard
questions.
And
she
came
to
Jerusalem
with
a
very
great
train,
with
camels
that
bare
spices,
and
very
much
gold,
and
precious
stones:
and
when
she
was
come
to
Solomon,
she
communed
with
him
of
all
that
was
in
her
heart.
And
Solomon
told
her
all
her
questions:
there
was
not
any
thing
hid
from
the
king
which
he
told
her
not.
And
when
the
queen
of
Sheba
had
seen
all
the
wisdom
of
Solomon,
and
the
house
that
he
had
built,
and
the
meat
of
his
table,
and
the
sitting
of
his
servants,
and
the
attendance
of
his
ministers,
and
their
apparel,
and
his
cupbearers,
and
his
ascent
by
which
he
went
up
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD;
there
was
no
more
spirit
in
her.
And
she
said
to
the
king,
It
was
a
true
report
that
I
heard
in
mine
own
land
of
thine
acts,
and
of
thy
wisdom.
Howbeit
I
believed
not
the
words,
until
I
came,
and
mine
eyes
had
seen
it:
and,
behold,
the
half
was
not
told
me:
thy
wisdom
and
prosperity
exceedeth
the
fame
which
I
heard.
Happy
are
thy
men,
happy
are
these
thy
servants,
which
stand
continually
before
thee,
and
that
hear
thy
wisdom.
Blessed
be
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
delighted
in
thee,
to
set
thee
on
the
throne
of
Israel:
because
the
LORD
loved
Israel
for
ever,
therefore
made
he
thee
king,
to
do
judgment
and
justice.
And
she
gave
the
king
an
hundred
and
twenty
talents
of
gold,
and
of
spices
very
great
store,
and
precious
stones:
there
came
no
more
such
abundance
of
spices
as
these
which
the
queen
of
Sheba
gave
to
king
Solomon.
And
the
navy
also
of
Hiram,
that
brought
gold
from
Ophir,
brought
in
from
Ophir
great
plenty
of
almug
trees
and
precious
stones.
And
the
king
made
of
the
almug
trees
pillars
for
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
for
the
king’s
house,
harps
also
and
psalteries
for
the
singers:
there
came
no
such
almug
trees,
nor
were
seen,
unto
this
day.
And
king
Solomon
gave
to
the
queen
of
Sheba
all
her
desire,
whatsoever
she
asked,
beside
that
which
Solomon
gave
her
of
his
royal
bounty.
So
she
turned,
and
went
to
her
own
land,
she
and
her
servants.
Now
the
weight
of
gold
that
came
to
Solomon
in
one
year
was
six
hundred
threescore
and
six
talents
of
gold,
beside
that
which
the
chapmen
brought,
and
the traffic
of
the
merchants,
and
of
all
the
kings
of
the
mingled
people,
and
of
the
governors
of
the
country.
And
king
Solomon
made
two
hundred
targets
of
beaten
gold:
six
hundred
shekels
of
gold
went
to
one
target.
And
he
made
three
hundred
shields
of
beaten
gold;
three
pounds
of
gold
went
to
one
shield:
and
the
king
put
them
in
the
house
of
the
forest
of
Lebanon;
Moreover
the
king
made
a
great
throne
of
ivory,
and
overlaid
it
with
the
finest
gold.
There
were
six
steps
to
the
throne,
and
the
top
of
the
throne
was
round
behind:
and
there
were
stays
on
either
side
by
the
place
of
the
seat,
and
two
lions
standing
beside
the
stays.
And
twelve
lions
stood
there
on
the
one
side
and
on
the
other
upon
the
six
steps:
there
was
not
the
like
made
in
any
kingdom.
And
all
king
Solomon’s
drinking
vessels
were
of
gold,
and
all
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
the
forest
of
Lebanon
were
of
pure
gold:
none
were
of
silver;
it
was
nothing
accounted
of
in
the
days
of
Solomon.
For
the
king
had
at
sea
a
navy
of
Tarshish
with
the
navy
of
Hiram:
once
every
three
years
came
the
navy
of
Tarshish,
bringing
gold,
and
silver,
ivory,
and
apes,
and
peacocks.
So
king
Solomon
exceeded
all
the
kings
of
the
earth
in
riches
and
in
wisdom.
And
all
the
earth
sought
the
presence
of
Solomon,
to
hear
his
wisdom,
which
God
had
put
in
his
heart.
And
they
brought
every
man
his
present,
vessels
of
silver,
and
vessels
of
gold,
and
raiment,
and
armour,
and
spices,
horses,
and
mules,
a
rate
year
by
year.
And
Solomon
gathered
together
chariots
and
horsemen:
and
he
had
a
thousand
and
four
hundred
chariots,
and
twelve
thousand
horsemen,
which
he
bestowed
in
the
chariot
cities,
and
with
the
king
at
Jerusalem.
And
the
king
made
silver
to
be
in
Jerusalem
as
stones,
and
cedars
made
he
to
be
as
the sycomore
trees
that
are
in
the
lowland,
for
abundance.
And
the
horses
which
Solomon
had
were
brought
out
of
Egypt;
and
the
king’s
merchants
received
them
in
droves,
each
drove
at
a
price.
And
a
chariot
came
up
and
went
out
of
Egypt
for
six
hundred
shekels
of
silver,
and
an
horse
for
an
hundred
and
fifty:
and
so
for
all
the
kings
of
the
Hittites,
and
for
the
kings
of
Syria,
did
they
bring
them
out
by
their
means.
Now
king
Solomon
loved
many
strange
women,
together
with
the
daughter
of
Pharaoh,
women
of
the
Moabites,
Ammonites,
Edomites,
Zidonians,
and
Hittites;
of
the
nations
concerning
which
the
LORD
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
Ye
shall
not
go
among
them,
neither
shall
they
come
among
you:
for
surely
they
will
turn
away
your
heart
after
their
gods:
Solomon
clave
unto
these
in
love.
And
he
had
seven
hundred
wives,
princesses,
and
three
hundred
concubines:
and
his
wives
turned
away
his
heart.
For
it
came
to
pass,
when
Solomon
was
old,
that
his
wives
turned
away
his
heart
after
other
gods:
and
his
heart
was
not
perfect
with
the
LORD
his
God,
as
was
the
heart
of
David
his
father.
For
Solomon
went
after
Ashtoreth
the
goddess
of
the
Zidonians,
and
after
Milcom
the
abomination
of
the
Ammonites.
And
Solomon
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
went
not
fully
after
the
LORD,
as
did
David
his
father.
Then
did
Solomon
build
an
high
place
for
Chemosh
the
abomination
of
Moab,
in
the
mount
that
is
before
Jerusalem,
and
for
Molech
the
abomination
of
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
so
did
he
for
all
his
strange
wives,
which
burnt
incense
and
sacrificed
unto
their
gods.
And
the
LORD
was
angry
with
Solomon,
because
his
heart
was
turned
away
from
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
which
had
appeared
unto
him
twice,
and
had
commanded
him
concerning
this
thing,
that
he
should
not
go
after
other
gods:
but
he
kept
not
that
which
the
LORD
commanded.
Wherefore
the
LORD
said
unto
Solomon,
Forasmuch
as
this
is
done
of
thee,
and
thou
hast
not
kept
my
covenant
and
my
statutes,
which
I
have
commanded
thee,
I
will
surely
rend
the
kingdom
from
thee,
and
will
give
it
to
thy
servant.
Notwithstanding
in
thy
days
I
will
not
do
it,
for
David
thy
father’s
sake:
but
I
will
rend
it
out
of
the
hand
of
thy
son.
Howbeit
I
will
not
rend
away
all
the
kingdom;
but
I
will
give
one
tribe
to
thy
son,
for
David
my
servant’s
sake,
and
for
Jerusalem’s
sake
which
I
have
chosen.
And
the
LORD
raised
up
an
adversary
unto
Solomon,
Hadad
the
Edomite:
he
was
of
the
king’s
seed
in
Edom.
For
it
came
to
pass,
when
David
was
in
Edom,
and
Joab
the
captain
of
the
host
was
gone
up
to
bury
the
slain,
and
had
smitten
every
male
in
Edom;
(for
Joab
and
all
Israel
remained
there
six
months,
until
he
had
cut
off
every
male
in
Edom;)
that
Hadad
fled,
he
and
certain
Edomites
of
his
father’s
servants
with
him,
to
go
into
Egypt;
Hadad
being
yet
a
little
child.
And
they
arose
out
of
Midian,
and
came
to
Paran:
and
they
took
men
with
them
out
of
Paran,
and
they
came
to
Egypt
unto
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt;
which
gave
him
an
house,
and
appointed
him
victuals,
and
gave
him
land.
And
Hadad
found
great
favour
in
the
sight
of
Pharaoh,
so
that
he
gave
him
to
wife
the
sister
of
his
own
wife,
the
sister
of
Tahpenes
the
queen,
And
the
sister
of
Tahpenes
bare
him
Genubath
his
son,
whom
Tahpenes
weaned
in
Pharaoh’s
house:
and
Genubath
was
in
Pharaoh’s
house
among
the
sons
of
Pharaoh.
And
when
Hadad
heard
in
Egypt
that
David
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
that
Joab
the
captain
of
the
host
was
dead,
Hadad
said
to
Pharaoh,
Let
me
depart,
that
I
may
go
to
mine
own
country.
Then
Pharaoh
said
unto
him,
But
what
hast
thou
lacked
with
me,
that,
behold,
thou
seekest
to
go
to
thine
own
country?
And
he
answered,
Nothing:
howbeit
let
me
depart
in
any
wise.
And
God
raised
up
another
adversary
unto
him,
Rezon
the
son
of
Eliada,
which
had
fled
from
his
lord
Hadadezer
king
of
Zobah:
And
he
gathered
men
unto
him,
and
became
captain
over
a
troop,
when
David
slew
them
of
Zobah:
and
they
went
to
Damascus,
and
dwelt
therein,
and
reigned
in
Damascus.
And
he
was
an
adversary
to
Israel
all
the
days
of
Solomon,
beside
the
mischief
that
Hadad
did:
and
he
abhorred
Israel,
and
reigned
over
Syria.
And
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
an
Ephraimite
of
Zeredah,
a
servant
of
Solomon,
whose
mother’s
name
was
Zeruah,
a
widow
woman,
he
also
lifted
up
his
hand
against
the
king.
And
this
was
the
cause
that
he
lifted
up
his
hand
against
the
king:
Solomon
built
Millo,
and
repaired
the
breach
of
the
city
of
David
his
father.
And
the
man
Jeroboam
was
a
mighty
man
of
valour:
and
Solomon
saw
the
young
man
that
he
was
industrious,
and
he
gave
him
charge
over
all
the
labour
of
the
house
of
Joseph.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
that
time,
when
Jeroboam
went
out
of
Jerusalem,
that
the
prophet
Ahijah
the
Shilonite
found
him
in
the
way;
now
Ahijah
had
clad
himself
with
a
new
garment;
and
they
two
were
alone
in
the
field.
And
Ahijah
laid
hold
of
the
new
garment
that
was
on
him,
and
rent
it
in
twelve
pieces.
And
he
said
to
Jeroboam,
Take
thee
ten
pieces:
for
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Behold,
I
will
rend
the
kingdom
out
of
the
hand
of
Solomon,
and
will
give
ten
tribes
to
thee:
(but
he
shall
have
one
tribe,
for
my
servant
David’s
sake,
and
for
Jerusalem’s
sake,
the
city
which
I
have
chosen
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel:)
because
that
they
have
forsaken
me,
and
have
worshipped
Ashtoreth
the
goddess
of
the
Zidonians,
Chemosh
the
god
of
Moab,
and
Milcom
the
god
of
the
children
of
Ammon;
and
they
have
not
walked
in
my
ways,
to
do
that
which
is
right
in
mine
eyes,
and
to
keep
my
statutes
and
my
judgments,
as
did
David
his
father.
Howbeit
I
will
not
take
the
whole
kingdom
out
of
his
hand:
but
I
will
make
him
prince
all
the
days
of
his
life,
for
David
my
servant’s
sake,
whom
I
chose,
because
he
kept
my
commandments
and
my
statutes:
but
I
will
take
the
kingdom
out
of
his
son’s
hand,
and
will
give
it
unto
thee,
even
ten
tribes.
And
unto
his
son
will
I
give
one
tribe,
that
David
my
servant
may
have
a
lamp
alway
before
me
in
Jerusalem,
the
city
which
I
have
chosen
me
to
put
my
name
there.
And
I
will
take
thee,
and
thou shalt
reign
according
to
all
that
thy
soul
desireth,
and shalt
be
king
over
Israel.
And
it
shall
be,
if
thou
wilt
hearken
unto
all
that
I
command
thee,
and
wilt
walk
in
my
ways,
and
do
that
which
is
right
in
mine
eyes,
to
keep
my
statutes
and
my
commandments,
as
David
my
servant
did;
that
I
will
be
with
thee,
and
will
build
thee
a
sure
house,
as
I
built
for
David,
and
will
give
Israel
unto
thee.
And
I
will
for
this
afflict
the
seed
of
David,
but
not
for
over.
Solomon
sought
therefore
to
kill
Jeroboam:
but
Jeroboam
arose,
and
fled
into
Egypt,
unto
Shishak
king
of
Egypt,
and
was
in
Egypt
until
the
death
of
Solomon.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Solomon,
and
all
that
he
did,
and
his
wisdom,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
acts
of
Solomon?
And
the
time
that
Solomon
reigned
in
Jerusalem
over
all
Israel
was
forty
years.
And
Solomon
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
in
the
city
of
David
his
father:
and
Rehoboam
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Rehoboam
went
to
Shechem:
for
all
Israel
were
come
to
Shechem
to
make
him
king.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat
heard
of
it, (for
he
was
yet
in
Egypt,
wither
he
had
fled
from
the
presence
of
king
Solomon,
and
Jeroboam
dwelt
in
Egypt,
and
they
sent
and
called
him;)
that
Jeroboam
and
all
the
congregation
of
Israel
came,
and
spake
unto
Rehoboam,
saying,
Thy
father
made
our
yoke
grievous:
now
therefore
make
thou
the
grievous
service
of
thy
father,
and
his
heavy
yoke
which
he
put
upon
us,
lighter,
and
we
will
serve
thee.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Depart
yet
for
three
days,
then
come
again
to
me.
And
the
people
departed.
And
king
Rehoboam
took
counsel
with
the
old
men,
that
had
stood
before
Solomon
his
father
while
he
yet
lived,
saying,
What
counsel
give
ye
me
to
return
answer
to
this
people?
And
they
spake
unto
him,
saying,
If
thou
wilt
be
a
servant
unto
this
people
this
day,
and
wilt
serve
them,
and
answer
them,
and
speak
good
words
to
them,
then
they
will
be
thy
servants
for
ever.
But
he
forsook
the
counsel
of
the
old
men
which
they
had
given
him,
and
took
counsel
with
the
young
men
that
were
grown
up
with
him,
that
stood
before
him.
And
he
said
unto
them,
What
counsel
give
ye,
that
we
may
return
answer
to
this
people,
who
have
spoken
to
me,
saying,
Make
the
yoke
that
thy
father
did
put
upon
us
lighter?
And
the
young
men
that
were
grown
up
with
him
spake
unto
him,
saying,
Thus shalt
thou
say
unto
this
people
that
spake
unto
thee,
saying,
Thy
father
made
our
yoke
heavy,
but
make
thou
it
lighter
unto
us;
thus shalt
thou
speak
unto
them,
My
little
finger
is
thicker
than
my
father’s
loins.
And
now
whereas
my
father
did
lade
you
with
a
heavy
yoke,
I
will
add
to
your
yoke:
my
father
chastised
you
with
whips,
but
I
will
chastise
you
with
scorpions.
So
Jeroboam
and
all
the
people
came
to
Rehoboam
the
third
day,
as
the
king
bade,
saying,
Come
to
me
again
the
third
day.
And
the
king
answered
the
people
roughly,
and
forsook
the
counsel
of
the
old
men
which
they
had
given
him;
and
spake
to
them
after
the
counsel
of
the
young
men,
saying,
My
father
made
your
yoke
heavy,
but
I
will
add
to
your
yoke:
my
father
chastised
you
with
whips,
but
I
will
chastise
you
with
scorpions;
So
the
king
hearkened
not
unto
the
people;
for
it
was
a
thing
brought
about
of
the
LORD,
that
he
might
establish
his
word,
which
the
LORD
spake
by
the
hand
of
Ahijah
the
Shilonite
to
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat.
And
when
all
Israel
saw
that
the
king
hearkened
not
unto
them,
the
people
answered
the
king,
saying,
What
portion
have
we
in
David?
neither
have
we
inheritance
in
the
son
of
Jesse:
to
your
tents,
O
Israel:
now
see
to
thine
own
house,
David.
So
Israel
departed
unto
their
tents.
But
as
for
the
children
of
Israel
which
dwelt
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
Rehoboam
reigned
over
them.
Then
king
Rehoboam
sent
Adoram,
who
was
over
the
levy;
and
all
Israel
stoned
him
with
stones,
that
he
died.
And
king
Rehoboam
made
speed
to
get
him
up
to
his
chariot,
to
flee
to
Jerusalem.
So
Israel
rebelled
against
the
house
of
David,
unto
this
day.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
all
Israel
heard
that
Jeroboam
was
returned,
that
they
sent
and
called
him
unto
the
congregation,
and
made
him
king
over
all
Israel:
there
was
none
that
followed
the
house
of
David,
but
the
tribe
of
Judah
only.
And
when
Rehoboam
was
come
to
Jerusalem,
he
assembled
all
the
house
of
Judah,
and
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
an
hundred
and
fourscore
thousand
chosen
men,
which
were
warriors,
to
fight
against
the
house
of
Israel,
to
bring
the
kingdom
again
to
Rehoboam
the
son
of
Solomon.
But
the
word
of
God
came
unto
Shemaiah
the
man
of
God,
saying,
Speak
unto
Rehoboam
the
son
of
Solomon,
king
of
Judah,
and
unto
all
the
house
of
Judah
and
Benjamin,
and
to
the
rest
of
the
people,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Ye
shall
not
go
up,
nor
fight
against
your
brethren
the
children
of
Israel:
return
every
man
to
his
house;
for
this
thing
is
of
me.
So
they
hearkened
unto
the
word
of
the
LORD,
and
returned
and
went
their
way,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD.
Then
Jeroboam
built
Shechem
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
dwelt
therein;
and
he
went
out
from
thence,
and
built
Penuel.
And
Jeroboam
said
in
his
heart,
Now
shall
the
kingdom
return
to
the
house
of
David:
if
this
people
go
up
to
offer
sacrifices
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
at
Jerusalem,
then
shall
the
heart
of
this
people
turn
again
unto
their
lord,
even
unto
Rehoboam
king
of
Judah;
and
they
shall
kill
me,
and
return
to
Rehoboam
king
of
Judah.
Whereupon
the
king
took
counsel,
and
made
two
calves
of
gold;
and
he
said
unto
them,
It
is
too
much
for
you
to
go
up
to
Jerusalem;
behold
thy
gods,
O
Israel,
which
brought
thee
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
he
set
the
one
in
Beth-el,
and
the
other
put
he
in
Dan.
And
this
thing
became
a
sin:
for
the
people
went
to
worship
before
the
one,
even
unto
Dan.
And
he
made
houses
of
high
places,
and
made
priests
from
among
all
the
people,
which
were
not
of
the
sons
of
Levi.
And
Jeroboam
ordained
a
feast
in
the
eighth
month,
on
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
month,
like
unto
the
feast
that
is
in
Judah,
and
he
went
up
unto
the
altar;
so
did
he
in
Beth-el,
sacrificing
unto
the
calves
that
he
had
made:
and
he
placed
in
Beth-el
the
priests
of
the
high
places
which
he
had
made.
And
he
went
up
unto
the
altar
which
he
had
made
in
Beth-el
on
the
fifteenth
day
in
the
eighth
month,
even
in
the
month
which
he
had
devised
of
his
own
heart:
and
he
ordained
a
feast
for
the
children
of
Israel,
and
went
up
unto
the
altar,
to
burn
incense.
And,
behold,
there
came
a
man
of
God
out
of
Judah
by
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Beth-el:
and
Jeroboam
was
standing
by
the
altar
to
burn
incense.
And
he
cried
against
the
altar
by
the
word
of
the
LORD,
and
said,
O
altar,
altar,
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
a
child
shall
be
born
unto
the
house
of
David,
Josiah
by
name;
and
upon
thee
shall
he
sacrifice
the
priests
of
the
high
places
that
burn
incense
upon
thee,
and
men’s
bones
shall
they
burn
upon
thee.
And
he
gave
a
sign
the
same
day,
saying,
This
is
the
sign
which
the
LORD
hath
spoken:
Behold,
the
altar
shall
be
rent,
and
the
ashes
that
are
upon
it
shall
be
poured
out.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
king
heard
the
saying
of
the
man
of
God,
which
he
cried
against
the
altar
in
Beth-el,
that
Jeroboam
put
forth
his
hand
from
the
altar,
saying,
Lay
hold
on
him.
And
his
hand,
which
he
put
forth
against
him,
dried
up,
so
that
he
could
not
draw
it
back
again
to
him.
The
altar
also
was
rent,
and
the
ashes
poured
out
from
the
altar,
according
to
the
sign
which
the
man
of
God
had
given
by
the
word
of
the
LORD.
And
the
king
answered
and
said
unto
the
man
of
God,
Entreat
now
the
favour
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
pray
for
me,
that
my
hand
may
be
restored
me
again.
And
the
man
of
God
entreated
the
LORD,
and
the
king’s
hand
was
restored
him
again,
and
became
as
it
was
before.
And
the
king
said
unto
the
man
of
God,
Come
home
with
me,
and
refresh
thyself,
and
I
will
give
thee
a
reward.
And
the
man
of
God
said
unto
the
king,
If
thou
wilt
give
me
half
thine
house,
I
will
not
go
in
with
thee,
neither
will
I
eat
bread
nor
drink
water
in
this
place:
for
so
was
it
charged
me
by
the
word
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Thou shalt
eat
no
bread,
nor
drink
water,
neither
return
by
the
way
that
thou
camest.
So
he
went
another
way,
and
returned
not
by
the
way
that
he
came
to
Beth-el.
Now
there
dwelt
an
old
prophet
in
Beth-el;
and
one
of
his
sons
came
and
told
him
all
the
works
that
the
man
of
God
had
done
that
day
in
Beth-el:
the
words
which
he
had
spoken
unto
the
king,
them
also
they
told
unto
their
father.
And
their
father
said
unto
them,
What
way
went
he?
Now
his
sons
had
seen
what
way
the
man
of
God
went,
which
came
from
Judah.
And
he
said
unto
his
sons,
Saddle
me
the
ass.
So
they
saddled
him
the
ass:
and
he
rode
thereon.
And
he
went
after
the
man
of
God,
and
found
him
sitting
under
an
oak:
and
he
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
the
man
of
God
that
camest
from
Judah?
And
he
said,
I
am.
Then
he
said
unto
him,
Come
home
with
me,
and
eat
bread.
And
he
said,
I
may
not
return
with
thee,
nor
go
in
with
thee:
neither
will
I
eat
bread
nor
drink
water
with
thee
in
this
place:
for
it
was
said
to
me
by
the
word
of
the
LORD,
Thou shalt
eat
no
bread
nor
drink
water
there,
nor
turn
again
to
go
by
the
way
that
thou
camest.
And
he
said
unto
him,
I
also
am
a
prophet
as
thou
art;
and
an
angel
spake
unto
me
by
the
word
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Bring
him
back
with
thee
into
thine
house,
that
he
may
eat
bread
and
drink
water.
But
he
lied
unto
him.
So
he
went
back
with
him,
and
did
eat
bread
in
his
house,
and
drank
water.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
sat
at
the
table,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
the
prophet
that
brought
him
back:
and
he
cried
unto
the
man
of
God
that
came
from
Judah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Forasmuch
as
thou
hast
been
disobedient
unto
the
mouth
of
the
LORD,
and
hast
not
kept
the
commandment
which
the
LORD
thy
God
commanded
thee,
but
camest
back,
and
hast
eaten
bread
and
drunk
water
in
the
place
of
the
which
he
said
to
thee,
Eat
no
bread,
and
drink
no
water;
thy
carcase
shall
not
come
unto
the
sepulchre
of
thy
fathers.
And
it
came
to
pass,
after
he
had
eaten
bread,
and
after
he
had
drunk,
that
he
saddled
for
him
the
ass,
to
wit,
for
the
prophet
whom
he
had
brought
back.
And
when
he
was
gone,
a
lion
met
him
by
the
way,
and
slew
him:
and
his
carcase
was
cast
in
the
way,
and
the
ass
stood
by
it;
the
lion
also
stood
by
the
carcase.
And,
behold,
men
passed
by,
and
saw
the
carcase
cast
in
the
way,
and
the
lion
standing
by
the
carcase:
and
they
came
and
told
it
in
the
city
where
the
old
prophet
dwelt.
And
when
the
prophet
that
brought
him
back
from
the
way
heard
thereof,
he
said,
It
is
the
man
of
God,
who
was
disobedient
unto
the
mouth
of
the
LORD:
therefore
the
LORD
hath
delivered
him
unto
the
lion,
which
hath
torn
him,
and
slain
him,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
unto
him.
And
he
spake
to
his
sons,
saying,
Saddle
me
the
ass.
And
they
saddled
it.
And
he
went
and
found
his
carcase
cast
in
the
way,
and
the
ass
and
the
lion
standing
by
the
carcase:
the
lion
had
not
eaten
the
carcase,
nor
torn
the
ass.
And
the
prophet
took
up
the
carcase
of
the
man
of
God,
and
laid
it
upon
the
ass,
and
brought
it
back:
and
he
came
to
the
city
of
the
old
prophet,
to
mourn,
and
to
bury
him.
And
he
laid
his
carcase
in
his
own
grave;
and
they
mourned
over
him,
saying,
Alas,
my
brother!
And
it
came
to
pass,
after
he
had
buried
him,
that
he
spake
to
his
sons,
saying,
When
I
am
dead,
then
bury
me
in
the
sepulchre
wherein
the
man
of
God
is
buried;
lay
my
bones
beside
his
bones.
For
the
saying
which
he
cried
by
the
word
of
the
LORD
against
the
altar
in
Beth-el,
and
against
all
the
houses
of
the
high
places
which
are
in
the
cities
of
Samaria,
shall
surely
come
to
pass.
After
this
thing
Jeroboam
returned
not
from
his
evil
way,
but
made
again
from
among
all
the
people
priests
of
the
high
places:
whosoever
would,
he
consecrated
him,
that
there
might
be
priests
of
the
high
places.
And
this
thing
became
sin
unto
the
house
of
Jeroboam,
even
to
cut
it
off,
and
to
destroy
it
from
off
the
face
of
the
earth.
At
that
time
Abijah
the
son
of
Jeroboam
fell
sick.
And
Jeroboam
said
to
his
wife,
Arise,
I
pray
thee,
and
disguise
thyself,
that
thou
be
not
known
to
be
the
wife
of
Jeroboam:
and
get
thee
to
Shiloh;
behold,
there
is
Ahijah
the
prophet,
which
spake
concerning
me
that
I
should
be
king
over
this
people.
And
take
with
thee
ten
loaves,
and
cracknels,
and
a
cruse
of
honey,
and
go
to
him:
he
shall
tell
thee
what
shall
become
of
the
child.
And
Jeroboam’s
wife
did
so,
and
arose,
and
went
to
Shiloh,
and
came
to
the
house
of
Ahijah.
Now
Ahijah
could
not
see;
for
his
eyes
were
set
by
reason
of
his
age.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Ahijah,
Behold,
the
wife
of
Jeroboam
cometh
to
inquire
of
thee
concerning
her
son;
for
he
is
sick:
thus
and
thus shalt
thou
say
unto
her:
for
it
shall
be,
when
she
cometh
in,
that
she
shall feign
herself
to
be
another
woman.
And
it
was
so,
when
Ahijah
heard
the
sound
of
her
feet,
as
she
came
in
at
the
door,
that
he
said,
Come
in,
thou
wife
of
Jeroboam;
why
feignest
thou
thyself
to
be
another?
for
I
am
sent
to
thee
with
heavy
tidings.
Go,
tell
Jeroboam,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
Forasmuch
as
I
exalted
thee
from
among
the
people,
and
made
thee
prince
over
my
people
Israel,
and
rent
the
kingdom
away
from
the
house
of
David,
and
gave
it
thee:
and
yet
thou
hast
not
been
as
my
servant
David,
who
kept
my
commandments,
and
who
followed
me
with
all
his
heart,
to
do
that
only
which
was
right
in
mine
eyes;
but
hast
done
evil
above
all
that
were
before
thee,
and
hast
gone
and
made
thee
other
gods,
and
molten
images,
to
provoke
me
to
anger,
and
hast
cast
me
behind
thy
back:
therefore,
behold,
I
will
bring
evil
upon
the
house
of
Jeroboam,
and
will
cut
off
from
Jeroboam
every
man
child,
him
that
is
shut
up
and
him
that
is
left
at
large
in
Israel,
and
will
utterly
sweep
away
the
house
of
Jeroboam,
as
a
man sweepeth
away
dung,
till
it
be
all
gone.
Him
that
dieth
of
Jeroboam
in
the
city
shall
the
dogs
eat;
and
him
that
dieth
in
the
field
shall
the
fowls
of
the
air
eat:
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken
it.
Arise
thou
therefore,
get
thee
to
thine
house:
and
when
thy
feet
enter
into
the
city,
the
child
shall
die.
And
all
Israel
shall
mourn
for
him,
and
bury
him;
for
he
only
of
Jeroboam
shall
come
to
the
grave:
because
in
him
there
is
found
some
good
thing
toward
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
in
the
house
of
Jeroboam.
Moreover
the
LORD
shall
raise
him
up
a
king
over
Israel,
who
shall
cut
off
the
house
of
Jeroboam
that
day:
but
what?
even
now. n
For
the
LORD
shall
smite
Israel,
as
a
reed
is
shaken
in
the
water;
and
he
shall
root
up
Israel
out
of
this
good
land,
which
he
gave
to
their
fathers,
and
shall
scatter
them
beyond
the
River;
because
they
have
made
their
Asherim,
provoking
the
LORD
to
anger.
And
he
shall
give
Israel
up
because
of
the
sins
of
Jeroboam,
which
he
hath
sinned,
and
wherewith
he
hath
made
Israel
to
sin.
And
Jeroboam’s
wife
arose,
and
departed,
and
came
to
Tirzah:
and
as
she
came
to
the
threshold
of
the
house,
the
child
died.
And
all
Israel
buried
him,
and
mourned
for
him;
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
by
the
hand
of
his
servant
Ahijah
the
prophet.
And
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jeroboam,
how
he
warred,
and
how
he
reigned,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel.
And
the
days
which
Jeroboam
reigned
were
two
and
twenty
years:
and
he
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
Nadab
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Rehoboam
the
son
of
Solomon
reigned
in
Judah,
Rehoboam
was
forty
and
one
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign,
and
he
reigned
seventeen
years
in
Jerusalem,
the
city
which
the
LORD
had
chosen
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
to
put
his
name
there:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Naamah
the
Ammonitess.
And
Judah
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD;
and
they
provoked
him
to
jealousy
with
their
sins
which
they
committed,
above
all
that
their
fathers
had
done.
For
they
also
built
them
high
places,
and
pillars,
and
Asherim,
on
every
high
hill,
and
under
every
green
tree;
and
there
were
also
sodomites
in
the
land:
they
did
according
to
all
the
abominations
of
the
nations
which
the
LORD
drave
out
before
the
children
of
Israel.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
fifth
year
of
king
Rehoboam,
that
Shishak
king
of
Egypt
came
up
against
Jerusalem:
and
he
took
away
the
treasures
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
treasures
of
the
king’s
house;
he
even
took
away
all:
and
he
took
away
all
the
shields
of
gold
which
Solomon
had
made.
And
king
Rehoboam
made
in
their
stead
shields
of
brass,
and
committed
them
to
the
hands
of
the
captains
of
the
guard,
which
kept
the
door
of
the
king’s
house.
And
it
was
so,
that
as
oft
as
the
king
went
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
the
guard
bare
them,
and
brought
them
back
into
the
guard
chamber.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Rehoboam,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
there
was
war
between
Rehoboam
and
Jeroboam
continually.
And
Rehoboam
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Naamah
the
Ammonitess.
And
Abijam
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Now
in
the
eighteenth
year
of
king
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat
began
Abijam
to
reign
over
Judah.
Three
years
reigned
he
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Maacah
the
daughter
of
Abishalom.
And
he
walked
in
all
the
sins
of
his
father,
which
he
had
done
before
him:
and
his
heart
was
not
perfect
with
the
LORD
his
God,
as
the
heart
of
David
his
father.
Nevertheless
for
David’s
sake
did
the
LORD
his
God
give
him
a
lamp
in
Jerusalem,
to
set
up
his
son
after
him,
and
to
establish
Jerusalem:
because
David
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
and
turned
not
aside
from
any
thing
that
he
commanded
him
all
the
days
of
his
life,
save
only
in
the
matter
of
Uriah
the
Hittite.
Now
there
was
war
between
Rehoboam
and
Jeroboam
all
the
days
of
his
life.
And
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Abijam,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
there
was
war
between
Abijam
and
Jeroboam.
And
Abijam
slept
with
his
fathers;
and
they
buried
him
in
the
city
of
David:
and
Asa
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
in
the
twentieth
year
of
Jeroboam
king
of
Israel
began
Asa
to
reign
over
Judah.
And
forty
and
one
years
reigned
he
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Maacah
the
daughter
of
Abishalom.
And
Asa
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
as
did
David
his
father.
And
he
put
away
the
sodomites
out
of
the
land,
and
removed
all
the
idols
that
his
fathers
had
made.
And
also
Maacah
his
mother
he
removed
from
being
queen,
because
she
had
made
an
abominable
image
for
an
Asherah;
and
Asa
cut
down
her
image,
and
burnt
it
at
the
brook
Kidron.
But
the
high
places
were
not
taken
away:
nevertheless
the
heart
of
Asa
was
perfect
with
the
LORD
all
his
days.
And
he
brought
into
the
house
of
the
LORD
the
things
that
his
father
had
dedicated,
and
the
things
that
himself
had
dedicated,
silver,
and
gold,
and
vessels.
And
there
was
war
between
Asa
and
Baasha
king
of
Israel
all
their
days.
And
Baasha
king
of
Israel
went
up
against
Judah,
and
built
Ramah,
that
he
might
not
suffer
any
to
go
out
or
come
in
to
Asa
king
of
Judah.
Then
Asa
took
all
the
silver
and
the
gold
that
were
left
in
the
treasures
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
treasures
of
the
king’s
house,
and
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
his
servants:
and
king
Asa
sent
them
to
Ben-hadad,
the
son
of
Tabrimmon,
the
son
of
Hezion,
king
of
Syria,
that
dwelt
at
Damascus,
saying,
There
is
a
league
between
me
and
thee,
between
my
father
and
thy
father:
behold,
I
have
sent
unto
thee
a
present
of
silver
and
gold;
go,
break
thy
league
with
Baasha
king
of
Israel,
that
he
may
depart
from
me.
And
Ben-hadad
hearkened
unto
king
Asa,
and
sent
the
captains
of
his
armies
against
the
cities
of
Israel,
and
smote
Ijon,
and
Dan,
and
Abel-beth-maacah,
and
all
Chinneroth,
with
all
the
land
of
Naphtali.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Baasha
heard
thereof,
that
he
left
off
building
of
Ramah,
and
dwelt
in
Tirzah.
Then
king
Asa
made
a
proclamation
unto
all
Judah;
none
was
exempted:
and
they
carried
away
the
stones
of
Ramah,
and
the
timber
thereof,
wherewith
Baasha
had
builded;
and
king
Asa
built
therewith
Geba
of
Benjamin,
and
Mizpah.
Now
the
rest
of
all
the
acts
of
Asa,
and
all
his
might,
and
all
that
he
did,
and
the
cities
which
he
built,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
But
in
the
time
of
his
old
age
he
was
diseased
in
his
feet.
And
Asa
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David
his
father:
and
Jehoshaphat
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Nadab
the
son
of
Jeroboam
began
to
reign
over
Israel
in
the
second
year
of
Asa
king
of
Judah,
and
he
reigned
over
Israel
two
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
walked
in
the
way
of
his
father,
and
in
his
sin
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
And
Baasha
the
son
of
Ahijah,
of
the
house
of
Issachar,
conspired
against
him;
and
Baasha
smote
him
at
Gibbethon,
which
belonged
to
the
Philistines;
for
Nadab
and
all
Israel
were
laying
siege
to
Gibbethon.
Even
in
the
third
year
of
Asa
king
of
Judah
did
Baasha
slay
him,
and
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
it
came
to
pass
that,
as
soon
as
he
was
king,
he
smote
all
the
house
of
Jeroboam;
he
left
not
to
Jeroboam
any
that
breathed,
until
he
had
destroyed
him;
according
unto
the
saying
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
by
the
hand
of
his
servant
Ahijah
the
Shilonite:
for
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
which
he
sinned,
and
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin;
because
of
his
provocation
wherewith
he
provoked
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
to
anger.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Nadab,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
hook
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
there
was
war
between
Asa
and
Baasha
king
of
Israel
all
their
days.
In
the
third
year
of
Asa
king
of
Judah
began
Baasha
the
son
of
Ahijah
to
reign
over
all
Israel
in
Tirzah,
and
reigned
twenty
and
four
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
walked
in
the
way
of
Jeroboam,
and
in
his
sin
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Jehu
the
son
of
Hanani
against
Baasha,
saying,
Forasmuch
as
I
exalted
thee
out
of
the
dust,
and
made
thee
prince
over
my
people
Israel;
and
thou
hast
walked
in
the
way
of
Jeroboam,
and
hast
made
my
people
Israel
to
sin,
to
provoke
me
to
anger
with
their
sins;
behold,
I
will
utterly
sweep
away
Baasha
and
his
house;
and
I
will
make
thy
house
like
the
house
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat.
Him
that
dieth
of
Baasha
in
the
city
shall
the
dogs
eat;
and
him
that
dieth
of
his
in
the
field
shall
the
fowls
of
the
air
eat.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Baasha,
and
what
he
did,
and
his
might,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
Baasha
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
in
Tirzah;
and
Elah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
moreover
by
the
hand
of
the
prophet
Jehu
the
son
of
Hanani
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
against
Baasha,
and
against
his
house,
both
because
of
all
the
evil
that
he
did
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
to
provoke
him
to
anger
with
the
work
of
his
hands,
in
being
like
the
house
of
Jeroboam,
and
because
he
smote
him.
In
the
twenty
and
sixth
year
of
Asa
king
of
Judah
began
Elah
the
son
of
Baasha
to
reign
over
Israel
in
Tirzah,
and
reigned
two
years.
And
his
servant
Zimri,
captain
of
half
his
chariots,
conspired
against
him:
now
he
was
in
Tirzah,
drinking
himself
drunk
in
the
house
of
Arza,
which
was
over
the
household
in
Tirzah:
and
Zimri
went
in
and
smote
him,
and
killed
him,
in
the
twenty
and
seventh
year
of
Asa
king
of
Judah,
and
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
began
to
reign,
as
soon
as
he
sat
on
his
throne,
that
he
smote
all
the
house
of
Baasha:
he
left
him
not
a
single
man
child,
neither
of
his
kinsfolks,
nor
of
his
friends.
Thus
did
Zimri
destroy
all
the
house
of
Baasha,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
against
Baasha
by
Jehu
the
prophet,
for
all
the
sins
of
Baasha,
and
the
sins
of
Elah
his
son,
which
they
sinned,
and
wherewith
they
made
Israel
to
sin,
to
provoke
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
to
anger
with
their
vanities.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Elah,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
In
the
twenty
and
seventh
year
of
Asa
king
of
Judah
did
Zimri
reign
seven
days
in
Tirzah.
Now
the
people
were
encamped
against
Gibbethon,
which
belonged
to
the
Philistines.
And
the
people
that
were
encamped
heard
say,
Zimri
hath
conspired,
and
hath
also
smitten
the
king:
wherefore
all
Israel
made
Omri,
the
captain
of
the
host,
king
over
Israel
that
day
in
the
camp.
And
Omri
went
up
from
Gibbethon,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
and
they
besieged
Tirzah.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Zimri
saw
that
the
city
was
taken,
that
he
went
into
the
castle
of
the
king’s
house,
and
burnt
the
king’s
house
over
him
with
fire,
and
died,
for
his
sins
which
he
sinned
in
doing
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
in
walking
in
the
way
of
Jeroboam,
and
in
his
sin
which
he
did,
to
make
Israel
to
sin.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Zimri,
and
his
treason
that
he
wrought,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
Then
were
the
people
of
Israel
divided
into
two
parts:
half
of
the
people
followed
Tibni
the
son
of
Ginath,
to
make
him
king;
and
half
followed
Omri.
But
the
people
that
followed
Omri
prevailed
against
the
people
that
followed
Tibni
the
son
of
Ginath:
so
Tibni
died,
and
Omri
reigned.
In
the
thirty
and
first
year
of
Asa
king
of
Judah
began
Omri
to
reign
over
Israel,
and
reigned
twelve
years:
six
years
reigned
he
in
Tirzah.
And
he
bought
the
hill
Samaria
of
Shemer
for
two
talents
of
silver;
and
he
built
on
the
hill,
and
called
the
name
of
the
city
which
he
built,
after
the
name
of
Shemer,
the
owner
of
the
hill,
Samaria.
And
Omri
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
dealt
wickedly
above
all
that
were
before
him.
For
he
walked
in
all
the
way
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
and
in
his
sins
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin,
to
provoke
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
to
anger
with
their
vanities.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Omri
which
he
did,
and
his
might
that
he
shewed,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
So
Omri
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
in
Samaria:
and
Ahab
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
in
the
thirty
and
eighth
year
of
Asa
king
of
Judah
began
Ahab
the
son
of
Omri
to
reign
over
Israel:
and
Ahab
the
son
of
Omri
reigned
over
Israel
in
Samaria
twenty
and
two
years.
And
Ahab
the
son
of
Omri
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD
above
all
that
were
before
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
if
it
had
been
a
light
thing
for
him
to
walk
in
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
that
he
took
to
wife
Jezebel
the
daughter
of
Ethbaal
king
of
the
Zidonians,
and
went
and
served
Baal,
and
worshipped
him.
And
he
reared
up
an
altar
for
Baal
in
the
house
of
Baal,
which
he
had
built
in
Samaria.
And
Ahab
made
the
Asherah;
and
Ahab
did
yet
more
to
provoke
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
to
anger
than
all
the
kings
of
Israel
that
were
before
him.
In
his
days
did
Hiel
the
Beth-elite
build
Jericho:
he
laid
the
foundation
thereof
with
the
loss
of
Abiram
his
firstborn,
and
set
up
the
gates
thereof
with
the
loss
of
his
youngest
son
Segub;
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
by
the
hand
of
Joshua
the
son
of
Nun.
And
Elijah
the
Tishbite,
who
was
of
the
sojourners
of
Gilead,
said
unto
Ahab,
As
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
liveth,
before
whom
I
stand,
there
shall
not
be
dew
nor
rain
these
years,
but
according
to
my
word.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
him,
saying,
Get
thee
hence,
and
turn
thee
eastward,
and
hide
thyself
by
the
brook
Cherith,
that
is
before
Jordan.
And
it
shall
be,
that
thou shalt
drink
of
the
brook;
and
I
have
commanded
the
ravens
to
feed
thee
there.
So
he
went
and
did
according
unto
the
word
of
the
LORD:
for
he
went
and
dwelt
by
the
brook
Cherith,
that
is
before
Jordan.
And
the
ravens
brought
him
bread
and
flesh
in
the
morning,
and
bread
and
flesh
in
the
evening;
and
he
drank
of
the
brook.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
a
while,
that
the
brook
dried
up,
because
there
was
no
rain
in
the
land.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
him,
saying,
Arise,
get
thee
to
Zarephath,
which belongeth
to
Zidon,
and
dwell
there:
behold,
I
have
commanded
a
widow
woman
there
to
sustain
thee.
So
he
arose
and
went
to
Zarephath;
and
when
he
came
to
the
gate
of
the
city,
behold,
a
widow
woman
was
there
gathering
sticks:
and
he
called
to
her,
and
said,
Fetch
me,
I
pray
thee,
a
little
water
in
a
vessel,
that
I
may
drink.
And
as
she
was
going
to
fetch
it,
he
called
to
her,
and
said,
Bring
me,
I
pray
thee,
a
morsel
of
bread
in
thine
hand.
And
she
said,
As
the
LORD
thy
God
liveth,
I
have
not
a
cake,
but
an
handful
of
meal
in
the
barrel,
and
a
little
oil
in
the
cruse:
and,
behold,
I
am
gathering
two
sticks,
that
I
may
go
in
and
dress
it
for
me
and
my
son,
that
we
may
eat
it,
and
die.
And
Elijah
said
unto
her,
Fear
not;
go
and
do
as
thou
hast
said:
but
make
me
thereof
a
little
cake
first,
and
bring
it
forth
unto
me,
and
afterward
make
for
thee
and
for
thy
son.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
The
barrel
of
meal
shall
not
waste,
neither
shall
the
cruse
of
oil
fail,
until
the
day
that
the
LORD
sendeth
rain
upon
the
earth.
And
she
went
and
did
according
to
the
saying
of
Elijah:
and
she,
and
he,
and
her
house,
did
eat
many
days.
The
barrel
of
meal
wasted
not,
neither
did
the
cruse
of
oil
fail,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
by
Elijah.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
these
things,
that
the
son
of
the
woman,
the
mistress
of
the
house,
fell
sick;
and
his
sickness
was
so
sore,
that
there
was
no
breath
left
in
him.
And
she
said
unto
Elijah,
What
have
I
to
do
with
thee,
O
thou
man
of
God?
thou
art
come
unto
me
to
bring
my
sin
to
remembrance,
and
to
slay
my
son!
And
he
said
unto
her,
Give
me
thy
son.
And
he
took
him
out
of
her
bosom,
and
carried
him
up
into
the
chamber,
where
he
abode,
and
laid
him
upon
his
own
bed.
And
he
cried
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
O
LORD
my
God,
hast
thou
also
brought
evil
upon
the
widow
with
whom
I
sojourn,
by
slaying
her
son?
And
he
stretched
himself
upon
the
child
three
times,
and
cried
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
O
LORD
my
God,
I
pray
thee,
let
this
child’s
soul
come
into
him
again.
And
the
LORD
hearkened
unto
the
voice
of
Elijah;
and
the
soul
of
the
child
came
into
him
again,
and
he
revived.
And
Elijah
took
the
child,
and
brought
him
down
out
of
the
chamber
into
the
house,
and
delivered
him
unto
his
mother:
and
Elijah
said,
See,
thy
son
liveth.
And
the
woman
said
to
Elijah,
Now
I
know
that
thou
art
a
man
of
God,
and
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
in
thy
mouth
is
truth.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
many
days,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Elijah,
in
the
third
year,
saying,
Go,
shew
thyself
unto
Ahab;
and
I
will
send
rain
upon
the
earth.
And
Elijah
went
to
shew
himself
unto
Ahab.
And
the
famine
was
sore
in
Samaria.
And
Ahab
called
Obadiah,
which
was
over
the
household. (Now
Obadiah
feared
the
LORD
greatly:
for
it
was
so,
when
Jezebel
cut
off
prophets
of
the
LORD,
that
Obadiah
took
an
hundred
prophets,
and
hid
them
by
fifty
in
a
cave,
and
fed
them
with
bread
and
water.)
And
Ahab
said
unto
Obadiah,
Go
through
the
land,
unto
all
the
fountains
of
water,
and
unto
all
the
brooks:
peradventure
we
may
find
grass
and
save
the
horses
and
mules
alive,
that
we
lose
not
all
the
beasts.
So
they
divided
the
land
between
them
to
pass
throughout
it:
Ahab
went
one
way
by
himself,
and
Obadiah
went
another
way
by
himself.
And
as
Obadiah
was
in
the
way,
behold,
Elijah
met
him:
and
he
knew
him,
and
fell
on
his
face,
and
said,
Is
it
thou,
my
lord
Elijah?
And
he
answered
him,
It
is
I:
go,
tell
thy
lord,
Behold,
Elijah
is
here.
And
he
said,
Wherein
have
I
sinned,
that
thou
wouldest
deliver
thy
servant
into
the
hand
of
Ahab,
to
slay
me?
As
the
LORD
thy
God
liveth,
there
is
no
nation
or
kingdom,
whither
my
lord
hath
not
sent
to
seek
thee:
and
when
they
said,
He
is
not
here,
he
took
an
oath
of
the
kingdom
and
nation,
that
they
found
thee
not.
And
now
thou
sayest,
Go,
tell
thy
lord,
Behold,
Elijah
is
here.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
as
soon
as
I
am
gone
from
thee,
that
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
shall
carry
thee
whither
I
know
not;
and
so
when
I
come
and
tell
Ahab,
and
he
cannot
find
thee,
he
shall
slay
me:
but
I
thy
servant
fear
the
LORD
from
my
youth.
Was
it
not
told
my
lord
what
I
did
when
Jezebel
slew
the
prophets
of
the
LORD,
how
I
hid
an
hundred
men
of
the
LORD’S
prophets
by
fifty
in
a
cave,
and
fed
them
with
bread
an
water?
And
now
thou
sayest,
Go,
tell
thy
lord,
Behold,
Elijah:
is
here:
and
he
shall
slay
me.
And
Elijah
said,
As
the
LORD
of
hosts
liveth,
before
whom
I
stand,
I
will
surely
shew
myself
unto
him
today.
So
Obadiah
went
to
meet
Ahab,
and
told
him:
and
Ahab
went
to
meet
Elijah.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Ahab
saw
Elijah,
that
Ahab
said
unto
him,
Is
it
thou,
thou
troubler
of
Israel?
And
he
answered,
I
have
not
troubled
Israel;
but
thou,
and
thy
father’s
house,
in
that
ye
have
forsaken
the
commandments
of
the
LORD,
and
thou
hast
followed
the
Baalim.
Now
therefore
send,
and
gather
to
me
all
Israel
unto
mount
Carmel,
and
the
prophets
of
Baal
four
hundred
and
fifty,
and
the
prophets
of
the
Asherah
four
hundred,
which
eat
at
Jezebel’s
table.
So
Ahab
sent
unto
all
the
children
of
Israel,
and
gathered
the
prophets
together
unto
mount
Carmel.
And
Elijah
came
near
unto
all
the
people,
and
said,
How
long
halt
ye
between
two
opinions?
if
the
LORD
be
God,
follow
him:
but
if
Baal,
then
follow
him.
And
the
people
answered
him
not
a
word.
Then
said
Elijah
unto
the
people,
I,
even
I
only,
am
left
a
prophet
of
the
LORD;
but
Baal’s
prophets
are
four
hundred
and
fifty
men.
Let
them
therefore
give
us
two
bullocks;
and
let
them
choose
one
bullock
for
themselves,
and
cut
it
in
pieces,
and
lay
it
on
the
wood,
and
put
no
fire
under:
and
I
will
dress
the
other
bullock,
and
lay
it
on
the
wood,
and
put
no
fire
under.
And
call
ye
on
the
name
of
your
god,
and
I
will
call
on
the
name
of
the
LORD:
and
the
God
that
answereth
by
fire,
let
him
be
God.
And
all
the
people
answered
and
said,
It
is
well
spoken.
And
Elijah
said
unto
the
prophets
of
Baal,
Choose
you
one
bullock
for
yourselves,
and
dress
it
first;
for
ye
are
many;
and
call
on
the
name
of
your
god,
but
put
no
fire
under.
And
they
took
the
bullock
which
was
given
them,
and
they
dressed
it,
and
called
on
the
name
of
Baal
from
morning
even
until
noon,
saying,
O
Baal,
hear
us.
But
there
was
no
voice,
nor
any
that
answered.
And
they
leaped
about
the
altar
which
was
made.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
noon,
that
Elijah
mocked
them,
and
said,
Cry
aloud:
for
he
is
a
god;
either
he
is
musing,
or
he
is
gone
aside,
or
he
is
in
a
journey,
or
peradventure
he
sleepeth,
and
must
be
awaked.
And
they
cried
aloud,
and
cut
themselves
after
their
manner
with
knives
and
lances,
till
the
blood
gushed
out
upon
them.
And
it
was
so,
when
midday
was
past,
that
they
prophesied
until
the
time
of
the
offering
of
the
evening
oblation;
but
there
was
neither
voice,
nor
any
to
answer,
nor
any
that
regarded.
And
Elijah
said
unto
all
the
people,
Come
near
unto
me;
and
all
the
people
came
near
unto
him.
And
he
repaired
the
altar
of
the
LORD
that
was
thrown
down.
And
Elijah
took
twelve
stones,
according
to
the
number
of
the
tribes
of
the
sons
of
Jacob,
unto
whom
the
word
of
the
LORD
came,
saying,
Israel
shall
be
thy
name.
And
with
the
stones
he
built
an
altar
in
the
name
of
the
LORD;
and
he
made
a
trench
about
the
altar,
as
great
as
would
contain
two
measures
of
seed.
And
he
put
the
wood
in
order,
and
cut
the
bullock
in
pieces,
and
laid
it
on
the
wood.
And
he
said,
Fill
four
barrels
with
water,
and
pour
it
on
the
burnt
offering,
and
on
the
wood.
And
he
said,
Do
it
the
second
time;
and
they
did
it
the
second
time.
And
he
said,
Do
it
the
third
time;
and
they
did
it
the
third
time.
And
the
water
ran
round
about
the
altar;
and
he
filled
the
trench
also
with
water.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
time
of
the
offering
of
the
evening
oblation,
that
Elijah
the
prophet
came
near,
and
said,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Abraham,
of
Isaac,
and
of
Israel,
let
it
be
known
this
day
that
thou
art
God
in
Israel,
and
that
I
am
thy
servant,
and
that
I
have
done
all
these
things
at
thy
word.
Hear
me,
O
LORD,
hear
me,
that
this
people
may
know
that
thou,
LORD,
art
God,
and
that
thou
hast
turned
their
heart
back
again.
Then
the
fire
of
the
LORD
fell,
and
consumed
the
burnt
offering,
and
the
wood,
and
the
stones,
and
the
dust,
and
licked
up
the
water
that
was
in
the
trench.
And
when
all
the
people
saw
it,
they
fell
on
their
faces:
and
they
said,
The
LORD,
he
is
God;
the
LORD,
he
is
God.
and
Elijah
said
unto
them,
Take
the
prophets
of
Baal;
let
not
one
of
them
escape.
And
they
took
them:
and
Elijah
brought
them
down
to
the
brook
Kishon,
and
slew
them
there.
And
Elijah
said
unto
Ahab,
Get
thee
up,
eat
and
drink;
for
there
is
the
sound
of
abundance
of
rain.
So
Ahab
went
up
to
eat
and
to
drink.
And
Elijah
went
up
to
the
top
of
Carmel;
and
he
bowed
himself
down
upon
the
earth,
and
put
his
face
between
his
knees.
And
he
said
to
his
servant,
Go
up
now,
look
toward
the
sea.
And
he
went
up,
and
looked,
and
said,
There
is
nothing.
And
he
said,
Go
again
seven
times.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
seventh
time,
that
he
said,
Behold,
there
ariseth
a
cloud
out
of
the
sea,
as
small
as
a
man’s
hand.
And
he
said,
Go
up,
say
unto
Ahab,
Make
ready
thy
chariot,
and
get
thee
down,
that
the
rain
stop
thee
not.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
a
little
while,
that
the
heaven
grew
black
with
clouds
and
wind,
and
there
was
a
great
rain.
And
Ahab
rode,
and
went
to
Jezreel.
and
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
on
Elijah;
and
he
girded
up
his
loins,
and
ran
before
Ahab
to
the
entrance
of
Jezreel.
And
Ahab
told
Jezebel
all
that
Elijah
had
done,
and
withal
how
he
had
slain
all
the
prophets
with
the
sword.
Then
Jezebel
sent
a
messenger
unto
Elijah,
saying,
So
let
the
gods
do
to
me,
and
more
also,
if
I
make
not
thy
life
as
the
life
of
one
of
them
by
tomorrow
about
this
time.
And
when
he
saw
that,
he
arose,
and
went
for
his
life,
and
came
to
Beer-sheba,
which belongeth
to
Judah,
and
left
his
servant
there.
But
he
himself
went
a
day’s
journey
into
the
wilderness,
and
came
and
sat
down
under
a
juniper
tree:
and
he
requested
for
himself
that
he
might
die;
and
said,
It
is
enough;
now,
O
LORD,
take
away
my
life;
for
I
am
not
better
than
my
fathers.
And
he
lay
down
and
slept
under
a
juniper
tree;
and,
behold,
an
angel
touched
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Arise
and
eat.
And
he
looked,
and,
behold,
there
was
at
his
head
a
cake
baken
on
the
coals,
and
a
cruse
of
water.
And
he
did
eat
and
drink,
and
laid
him
down
again.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
came
again
the
second
time,
and
touched
him,
and
said,
Arise
and
eat;
because
the
journey
is
too
great
for
thee.
And
he
arose,
and
did
eat
and
drink,
and
went
in
the
strength
of
that
meat
forty
days
and
forty
nights
unto
Horeb
the
mount
of
God.
And
he
came
thither
unto
a
cave,
and
lodged
there;
and,
behold,
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
him,
and
he
said
unto
him,
What
doest
thou
here,
Elijah?
And
he
said,
I
have
been
very
jealous
for
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts;
for
the
children
of
Israel
have
forsaken
thy
covenant,
thrown
down
thine
altars,
and
slain
thy
prophets
with
the
sword:
and
I,
even
I
only,
am
left;
and
they
seek
my
life,
to
take
it
away.
And
he
said,
Go
forth,
and
stand
upon
the
mount
before
the
LORD.
And,
behold,
the
LORD
passed
by,
and
a
great
and
strong
wind
rent
the
mountains,
and
brake
in
pieces
the
rocks
before
the
LORD;
but
the
LORD
was
not
in
the
wind:
and
after
the
wind
an
earthquake;
but
the
LORD
was
not
in
the
earthquake:
and
after
the
earthquake
a
fire;
but
the
LORD
was
not
in
the
fire:
and
after
the
fire
a
still
small
voice.
And
it
was
so,
when
Elijah
heard
it,
that
he
wrapped
his
face
in
his
mantle,
and
went
out,
and
stood
in
the
entering
in
of
the
cave.
And,
behold,
there
came
a
voice
unto
him,
and
said,
What
doest
thou
here,
Elijah?
And
he
said,
I
have
been
very
jealous
for
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts;
for
the
children
of
Israel
have
forsaken
thy
covenant,
thrown
down
thine
altars,
and
slain
thy
prophets
with
the
sword;
and
I,
even
I
only,
am
left;
and
they
seek
my
life,
to
take
it
away.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Go
return
on
thy
way
to
the
wilderness
of
Damascus:
and
when
thou
comest,
thou shalt
anoint
Hazael
to
be
king
over
Syria:
and
Jehu
the
son
of
Nimshi shalt
thou
anoint
to
be
king
over
Israel:
and
Elisha
the
son
of
Shaphat
of
Abel-meholah shalt
thou
anoint
to
be
prophet
in
thy
room.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
him
that
escapeth
from
the
sword
of
Hazael
shall
Jehu
slay:
and
him
that
escapeth
from
the
sword
of
Jehu
shall
Elisha
slay;
Yet
will
I
leave
me
seven
thousand
in
Israel,
all
the
knees
which
have
not
bowed
unto
Baal,
and
every
mouth
which
hath
not
kissed
him.
So
he
departed
thence,
and
found
Elisha,
the
son
of
Shaphat,
who
was
plowing,
with
twelve
yoke
of
oxen
before
him,
and
he
with
the
twelfth:
and
Elijah
passed
over
unto
him,
and
cast
his
mantle
upon
him.
And
he
left
the
oxen,
and
ran
after
Elijah,
and
said,
Let
me,
I
pray
thee,
kiss
my
father
and
my
mother,
and
then
I
will
follow
thee.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Go
back
again;
for
what
have
I
done
to
thee?
And
he
returned
from
following
him,
and
took
the
yoke
of
oxen,
and
slew
them,
and
boiled
their
flesh
with
the
instruments
of
the
oxen,
and
gave
unto
the
people,
and
they
did
eat.
Then
he
arose,
and
went
after
Elijah,
and
ministered
unto
him.
And
Ben-hadad
the
king
of
Syria
gathered
all
his
host
together:
and
there
were
thirty
and
two
kings
with
him,
and
horses
and
chariots:
and
he
went
up
and
besieged
Samaria,
and
fought
against
it.
And
he
sent
messengers
to
Ahab
king
of
Israel,
into
the
city,
and
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
Ben-hadad,
Thy
silver
and
thy
gold
is
mine;
thy
wives
also
and
thy
children,
even
the
goodliest,
are
mine.
And
the
king
of
Israel
answered
and
said,
It
is
according
to
thy
saying,
my
lord,
O
king;
I
am
thine,
and
all
that
I
have.
And
the
messengers
came
again,
and
said,
Thus
speaketh
Ben-hadad,
saying,
I
sent
indeed
unto
thee,
saying,
Thou shalt
deliver
me
thy
silver,
and
thy
gold,
and
thy
wives,
and
thy
children;
but
I
will
send
my
servants
unto
thee
tomorrow
about
this
time,
and
they
shall
search
thine
house,
and
the
houses
of
thy
servants;
and
it
shall
be,
that
whatsoever
is
pleasant
in
thine
eyes,
they
shall
put
it
in
their
hand,
and
take
it
away.
Then
the
king
of
Israel
called
all
the
elders
of
the
land,
and
said,
Mark,
I
pray
you,
and
see
how
this
man
seeketh
mischief:
for
he
sent
unto
me
for
my
wives,
and
for
my
children,
and
for
my
silver,
and
for
my
gold;
and
I
denied
him
not.
And
all
the
elders
and
all
the
people
said
unto
him,
Hearken
thou
not,
neither
consent.
Wherefore
he
said
unto
the
messengers
of
Ben-hadad,
Tell
my
lord
the
king,
All
that
thou
didst
send
for
to
thy
servant
at
the
first
I
will
do:
but
this
thing
I
may
not
do.
And
the
messengers
departed,
and
brought
him
word
again.
And
Ben-hadad
sent
unto
him,
and
said,
The
gods
do
so
unto
me,
and
more
also,
if
the
dust
of
Samaria
shall
suffice
for
handfuls
for
all
the
people
that
follow
me.
And
the
king
of
Israel
answered
and
said,
tell
him,
Let
not
him
that
girdeth
on
his
armour
boast
himself
as
he
that
putteth
it
off.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Ben-hadad
heard
this
message,
as
he
was
drinking,
he
and
the
kings,
in
the
pavilions,
that
he
said
unto
his
servants,
Set
yourselves
in
array.
And
they
set
themselves
in
array
against
the
city.
And,
behold,
a
prophet
came
near
unto
Ahab
king
of
Israel,
and
said,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Hast
thou
seen
all
this
great
multitude?
behold;
I
will
deliver
it
into
thine
hand
this
day;
and
thou shalt
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
Ahab
said,
By
whom?
And
he
said,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
By
the
young
men
of
the
princes
of
the
provinces.
Then
he
said,
Who
shall
begin
the
battle?
And
he
answered,
Thou.
Then
he
mustered
the
young
men
of
the
princes
of
the
provinces,
and
they
were
two
hundred
and
thirty
two:
and
after
them
he
mustered
all
the
people,
even
all
the
children
of
Israel,
being
seven
thousand.
And
they
went
out
at
noon.
But
Ben-hadad
was
drinking
himself
drunk
in
the
pavilions,
he
and
the
kings,
the
thirty
and
two
kings
that
helped
him.
And
the
young
men
of
the
princes
of
the
provinces
went
out
first;
and
Ben-hadad
sent
out,
and
they
told
him,
saying,
There
are
men
come
out
from
Samaria.
And
he
said,
Whether
they
be
come
out
for
peace,
take
them
alive;
or
whether
they
be
come
out
for
war,
take
them
alive.
So
these
went
out
of
the
city,
the
young
men
of
the
princes
of
the
provinces,
and
the
army
which
followed
them.
And
they
slew
every
one
his
man;
and
the
Syrians
fled,
and
Israel
pursued
them:
and
Ben-hadad
the
king
of
Syria
escaped
on
an
horse
with
horsemen.
And
the
king
of
Israel
went
out,
and
smote
the
horses
and
chariots,
and
slew
the
Syrians
with
a
great
slaughter.
And
the
prophet
came
near
to
the
king
of
Israel,
and
said
unto
him,
Go,
strengthen
thyself,
and
mark,
and
see
what
thou
doest:
for
at
the
return
of
the
year
the
king
of
Syria
will
come
up
against
thee.
And
the
servants
of
the
king
of
Syria
said
unto
him,
Their
god
is
a
god
of
the
hills;
therefore
they
were
stronger
than
we:
but
let
us
fight
against
them
in
the
plain,
and
surely
we
shall
be
stronger
than
they.
And
do
this
thing;
take
the
kings
away,
every
man
out
of
his
place,
and
put
captains
in
their
room:
and
number
thee
an
army,
like
the
army
that
thou
hast
lost,
horse
for
horse,
and
chariot
for
chariot:
and
we
will
fight
against
them
in
the
plain,
and
surely
we
shall
be
stronger
than
they.
And
he
hearkened
unto
their
voice,
and
did
so.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
return
of
the
year,
that
Ben-hadad
mustered
the
Syrians,
and
went
up
to
Aphek,
to
fight
against
Israel.
And
the
children
of
Israel
were
mustered,
and
were victualled,
and
went
against
them:
and
the
children
of
Israel
encamped
before
them
like
two
little
flocks
of
kids;
but
the
Syrians
filled
the
country.
And
a
man
of
God
came
near
and
spake
unto
the
king
of
Israel,
and
said,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Because
the
Syrians
have
said,
The
LORD
is
a
god
of
the
hills,
but
he
is
not
a
god
of
the
valleys;
therefore
will
I
deliver
all
this
great
multitude
into
thine
hand,
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
they
encamped
one
over
against
the
other
seven
days.
And
so
it
was,
that
in
the
seventh
day
the
battle
was
joined;
and
the
children
of
Israel
slew
of
the
Syrians
an
hundred
thousand
footmen
in
one
day.
But
the
rest
fled
to
Aphek,
into
the
city;
and
the
wall
fell
upon
twenty
and
seven
thousand
men
that
were
left.
And
Ben-hadad
fled,
and
came
into
the
city,
into
an
inner
chamber.
And
his
servants
said
unto
him,
Behold
now,
we
have
heard
that
the
kings
of
the
house
of
Israel
are
merciful
kings:
let
us,
we
pray
thee,
put
sackcloth
on
our
loins,
and
ropes
upon
our
heads,
and
go
out
to
the
king
of
Israel:
peradventure
he
will
save
thy
life.
So
they
girded
sackcloth
on
their
loins,
and
put
ropes
on
their
heads,
and
came
to
the
king
of
Israel,
and
said,
Thy
servant
Ben-hadad
saith,
I
pray
thee,
let
me
live.
And
he
said,
Is
he
yet
alive?
he
is
my
brother.
Now
the
men
observed
diligently,
and
hasted
to
catch
whether
it
were
his
mind;
and
they
said,
Thy
brother
Ben-hadad.
Then
he
said,
Go
ye,
bring
him.
Then
Ben-hadad
came
forth
to
him;
and
he
caused
him
to
come
up
into
the
chariot.
And
Ben-hadad
said
unto
him,
The
cities
which
my
father
took
from
thy
father
I
will
restore;
and
thou shalt
make
streets
for
thee
in
Damascus,
as
my
father
made
in
Samaria.
And
I,
said
Ahab,
will
let
thee
go
with
this
covenant.
So
he
made
a
covenant
with
him,
and
let
him
go.
And
a
certain
man
of
the
sons
of
the
prophets
said
unto
his
fellow
by
the
word
of
the
LORD,
Smite
me,
I
pray
thee.
And
the
man
refused
to
smite
him.
Then
said
he
unto
him,
Because
thou
hast
not
obeyed
the
voice
of
the
LORD,
behold,
as
soon
as
thou
art
departed
from
me,
a
lion
shall
slay
thee.
And
as
soon
as
he
was
departed
from
him,
a
lion
found
him,
and
slew
him.
Then
he
found
another
man,
and
said,
Smite
me,
I
pray
thee.
And
the
man
smote
him,
smiting
and
wounding
him.
So
the
prophet
departed,
and
waited
for
the
king
by
the
way,
and
disguised
himself
with
his headband
over
his
eyes.
And
as
the
king
passed
by,
he
cried
unto
the
king:
and
he
said,
Thy
servant
went
out
into
the
midst
of
the
battle;
and,
behold,
a
man
turned
aside,
and
brought
a
man
unto
me,
and
said,
Keep
this
man:
if
by
any
means
he
be
missing,
then
shall
thy
life
be
for
his
life,
or
else
thou shalt
pay
a
talent
of
silver.
And
as
thy
servant
was
busy
here
and
there,
he
was
gone.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
unto
him,
So
shall
thy
judgment
be;
thyself
hast
decided
it.
And
he
hasted,
and
took
the headband
away
from
his
eyes;
and
the
king
of
Israel
discerned
him
that
he
was
of
the
prophets.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Because
thou
hast
let
go
out
of
thy
hand
the
man
whom
I
had
devoted
to
destruction,
therefore
thy
life
shall
go
for
his
life,
and
thy
people
for
his
people.
And
the
king
of
Israel
went
to
his
house
heavy
and
displeased,
and
came
to
Samaria.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
these
things,
that
Naboth
the
Jezreelite
had
a
vineyard,
which
was
in
Jezreel,
hard
by
the
palace
of
Ahab
king
of
Samaria.
And
Ahab
spake
unto
Naboth,
saying,
Give
me
thy
vineyard,
that
I
may
have
it
for
a
garden
of
herbs,
because
it
is
near
unto
my
house;
and
I
will
give
thee
for
it
a
better
vineyard
than
it:
or,
if
it
seem
good
to
thee,
I
will
give
thee
the
worth
of
it
in
money.
And
Naboth
said
to
Ahab,
The
LORD
forbid
it
me,
that
I
should
give
the
inheritance
of
my
fathers
unto
thee.
And
Ahab
came
into
his
house
heavy
and
displeased
because
of
the
word
which
Naboth
the
Jezreelite
had
spoken
to
him:
for
he
had
said,
I
will
not
give
thee
the
inheritance
of
my
fathers.
And
he
laid
him
down
upon
his
bed,
and
turned
away
his
face,
and
would
eat
no
bread.
But
Jezebel
his
wife
came
to
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Why
is
thy
spirit
so
sad,
that
thou
eatest
no
bread?
And
he
said
unto
her,
Because
I
spake
unto
Naboth
the
Jezreelite,
and
said
unto
him,
Give
me
thy
vineyard
for
money;
or
else,
if
it
please
thee,
I
will
give
thee
another
vineyard
for
it:
and
he
answered,
I
will
not
give
thee
my
vineyard.
And
Jezebel
his
wife
said
unto
him,
Dost
thou
now
govern
the
kingdom
of
Israel?
arise,
and
eat
bread,
and
let
thine
heart
be
merry:
I
will
give
thee
the
vineyard
of
Naboth
the
Jezreelite.
So
she
wrote
letters
in
Ahab’s
name,
and
sealed
them
with
his
seal,
and
sent
the
letters
unto
the
elders
and
to
the
nobles
that
were
in
his
city,
and
that
dwelt
with
Naboth.
And
she
wrote
in
the
letters,
saying,
Proclaim
a
fast,
and
set
Naboth
on
high
among
the
people:
and
set
two
men,
sons
of
Belial,
before
him,
and
let
them
bear
witness
against
him,
saying,
Thou
didst
curse
God
and
the
king.
And
then
carry
him
out,
and
stone
him,
that
he
die.
And
the
men
of
his
city,
even
the
elders
and
the
nobles
who
dwelt
in
his
city,
did
as
Jezebel
had
sent
unto
them,
according
as
it
was
written
in
the
letters
which
she
had
sent
unto
them.
They
proclaimed
a
fast,
and
set
Naboth
on
high
among
the
people.
And
the
two
men,
sons
of
Belial,
came
in
and
sat
before
him:
and
the
men
of
Belial
bare
witness
against
him,
even
against
Naboth,
in
the
presence
of
the
people,
saying,
Naboth
did
curse
God
and
the
king.
Then
they
carried
him
forth
out
of
the
city,
and
stoned
him
with
stones,
that
he
died.
Then
they
sent
to
Jezebel,
saying,
Naboth
is
stoned,
and
is
dead.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jezebel
heard
that
Naboth
was
stoned,
and
was
dead,
that
Jezebel
said
to
Ahab,
Arise,
take
possession
of
the
vineyard
of
Naboth
the
Jezreelite,
which
he
refused
to
give
thee
for
money:
for
Naboth
is
not
alive,
but
dead.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Ahab
heard
that
Naboth
was
dead,
that
Ahab
rose
up
to
go
down
to
the
vineyard
of
Naboth
the
Jezreelite,
to
take
possession
of
it.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Elijah
the
Tishbite,
saying,
Arise,
go
down
to
meet
Ahab
king
of
Israel,
which
dwelleth
in
Samaria:
behold,
he
is
in
the
vineyard
of
Naboth,
whither
he
is
gone
down
to
take
possession
of
it.
And
thou shalt
speak
unto
him,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Hast
thou
killed,
and
also
taken
possession?
and
thou shalt
speak
unto
him,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
In
the
place
where
dogs
licked
the
blood
of
Naboth
shall
dogs
lick
thy
blood,
even
thine.
And
Ahab
said
to
Elijah,
Hast
thou
found
me,
O
mine
enemy?
And
he
answered,
I
have
found
thee:
because
thou
hast
sold
thyself
to
do
that
which
is
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD.
Behold,
I
will
bring
evil
upon
thee,
and
will
utterly
sweep
thee
away,
and
will
cut
off
from
Ahab
every
man
child,
and
him
that
is
shut
up
and
him
that
is
left
at
large
in
Israel:
and
I
will
make
thine
house
like
the
house
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
and
like
the
house
of
Baasha
the
son
of
Ahijah,
for
the
provocation
wherewith
thou
hast
provoked
me
to
anger,
and
hast
made
Israel
to
sin.
And
of
Jezebel
also
spake
the
LORD,
saying,
The
dogs
shall
eat
Jezebel
by
the
rampart
of
Jezreel.
Him
that
dieth
of
Ahab
in
the
city
the
dogs
shall
eat;
and
him
that
dieth
in
the
field
shall
the
fowls
of
the
air
eat.
(But
there
was
none
like
unto
Ahab,
which
did
sell
himself
to
do
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
whom
Jezebel
his
wife
stirred
up.
And
he
did
very
abominably
in
following
idols,
according
to
all
that
the
Amorites
did,
whom
the
LORD
cast
out
before
the
children
of
Israel.)
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Ahab
heard
those
words,
that
he
rent
his
clothes,
and
put
sackcloth
upon
his
flesh,
and
fasted,
and
lay
in
sackcloth,
and
went
softly.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Elijah
the
Tishbite,
saying,
Seest
thou
how
Ahab
humbleth
himself
before
me?
because
he
humbleth
himself
before
me,
I
will
not
bring
the
evil
in
his
days:
but
in
his
son’s
days
will
I
bring
the
evil
upon
his
house.
And
they
continued
three
years
without
war
between
Syria
and
Israel.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
third
year,
that
Jehoshaphat
the
king
of
Judah
came
down
to
the
king
of
Israel.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
unto
his
servants,
Know
ye
that
Ramoth-gilead
is
ours,
and
we
be
still,
and
take
it
not
out
of
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Syria?
And
he
said
unto
Jehoshaphat,
Wilt
thou
go
with
me
to
battle
to
Ramoth-gilead?
And
Jehoshaphat
said
to
the
king
of
Israel,
I
am
as
thou
art,
my
people
as
thy
people,
my
horses
as
thy
horses.
And
Jehoshaphat
said
unto
the
king
of
Israel,
Inquire,
I
pray
thee,
at
the
word
of
the
LORD
today.
Then
the
king
of
Israel
gathered
the
prophets
together,
about
four
hundred
men,
and
said
unto
them,
Shall
I
go
against
Ramoth-gilead
to
battle,
or
shall
I
forbear?
And
they
said,
Go
up;
for
the
Lord
shall
deliver
it
into
the
hand
of
the
king.
But
Jehoshaphat
said,
Is
there
not
here
besides
a
prophet
of
the
LORD,
that
we
might
inquire
of
him?
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
unto
Jehoshaphat,
There
is
yet
one
man
by
whom
we
may
inquire
of
the
LORD,
Micaiah
the
son
of
Imlah:
but
I
hate
him;
for
he
doth
not
prophesy
good
concerning
me,
but
evil.
And
Jehoshaphat
said,
Let
not
the
king
say
so.
Then
the
king
of
Israel
called
an
officer,
and
said,
Fetch
quickly
Micaiah
the
son
of
Imlah.
Now
the
king
of
Israel
and
Jehoshaphat
the
king
of
Judah
sat
each
on
his
throne,
arrayed
in
their
robes,
in
an
open
place
at
the
entrance
of
the
gate
of
Samaria;
and
all
the
prophets
prophesied
before
them.
And
Zedekiah
the
son
of
Chenaanah
made
him
horns
of
iron,
and
said,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
With
these shalt
thou
push
the
Syrians,
until
they
be
consumed.
And
all
the
prophets
prophesied
so,
saying,
Go
up
to
Ramoth-gilead,
and
prosper:
for
the
LORD
shall
deliver
it
into
the
hand
of
the
king.
And
the
messenger
that
went
to
call
Micaiah
spake
unto
him,
saying,
Behold
now,
the
words
of
the
prophets
declare
good
unto
the
king
with
one
mouth:
let
thy
word,
I
pray
thee,
be
like
the
word
of
one
of
them,
and
speak
thou
good.
And
Micaiah
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
what
the
LORD
saith
unto
me,
that
will
I
speak.
And
when
he
was
come
to
the
king,
the
king
said
unto
him,
Micaiah,
shall
we
go
to
Ramoth-gilead
to
battle,
or
shall
we
forbear?
And
he
answered
him,
Go
up,
and
prosper;
and
the
LORD
shall
deliver
it
into
the
hand
of
the
king.
And
the
king
said
unto
him,
How
many
times
shall
I
adjure
thee
that
thou
speak
unto
me
nothing
but
the
truth
in
the
name
of
the
LORD?
And
he
said,
I
saw
all
Israel
scattered
upon
the
mountains,
as
sheep
that
have
no
shepherd:
and
the
LORD
said,
These
have
no
master;
let
them
return
every
man
to
his
house
in
peace.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
to
Jehoshaphat,
Did
I
not
tell
thee
that
he
would
not
prophesy
good
concerning
me,
but
evil?
And
he
said,
Therefore
hear
thou
the
word
of
the
LORD:
I
saw
the
LORD
sitting
on
his
throne,
and
all
the
host
of
heaven
standing
by
him
on
his
right
hand
and
on
his
left.
And
the
LORD
said,
Who
shall
entice
Ahab,
that
he
may
go
up
and
fall
at
Ramoth-gilead?
And
one
said
on
this
manner;
and
another
said
on
that
manner.
And
there
came
forth
a
spirit,
and
stood
before
the
LORD,
and
said,
I
will
entice
him.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Wherewith?
And
he
said,
I
will
go
forth,
and
will
be
a
lying
spirit
in
the
mouth
of
all
his
prophets.
And
he
said,
Thou shalt
entice
him,
and shalt
prevail
also:
go
forth,
and
do
so.
Now
therefore,
behold,
the
LORD
hath
put
a
lying
spirit
in
the
mouth
of
all
these
thy
prophets;
and
the
LORD
hath
spoken
evil
concerning
thee.
Then
Zedekiah
the
son
of
Chenaanah
came
near,
and
smote
Micaiah
on
the
cheek,
and
said,
Which
way
went
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
from
me
to
speak
unto
thee?
And
Micaiah
said,
Behold,
thou shalt
see
on
that
day,
when
thou shalt
go
into
an
inner
chamber
to
hide
thyself.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said,
Take
Micaiah,
and
carry
him
back
unto
Amon
the
governor
of
the
city,
and
to
Joash
the
king’s
son;
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
king,
Put
this
fellow
in
the
prison,
and
feed
him
with
bread
of
affliction
and
with
water
of
affliction,
until
I
come
in
peace.
And
Micaiah
said,
If
thou
return
at
all
in
peace,
the
LORD
hath
not
spoken
by
me.
And
he
said,
Hear,
ye
peoples,
all
of
you.
So
the
king
of
Israel
and
Jehoshaphat
the
king
of
Judah
went
up
to
Ramoth-gilead.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
unto
Jehoshaphat,
I
will
disguise
myself,
and
go
into
the
battle;
but
put
thou
on
thy
robes.
And
the
king
of
Israel
disguised
himself,
and
went
into
the
battle.
Now
the
king
of
Syria
had
commanded
the
thirty
and
two
captains
of
his
chariots,
saying,
Fight
neither
with
small
nor
great,
save
only
with
the
king
of
Israel.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
captains
of
the
chariots
saw
Jehoshaphat,
that
they
said,
Surely
it
is
the
king
of
Israel;
and
they
turned
aside
to
fight
against
him:
and
Jehoshaphat
cried
out.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
captains
of
the
chariots
saw
that
it
was
not
the
king
of
Israel,
that
they
turned
back
from
pursuing
him.
And
a
certain
man
drew
his
bow
at
a
venture,
and
smote
the
king
of
Israel
between
the
joints
of
the
harness:
wherefore
he
said
unto
the
driver
of
his
chariot,
Turn
thine
hand,
and
carry
me
out
of
the
host;
for
I
am
sore
wounded.
And
the
battle
increased
that
day:
and
the
king
was
stayed
up
in
his
chariot
against
the
Syrians,
and
died
at
even:
and
the
blood
ran
out
of
the
wound
into
the
bottom
of
the
chariot.
And
there
went
a
cry
throughout
the
host
about
the
going
down
of
the
sun,
saying,
Every
man
to
his
city,
and
every
man
to
his
country.
So
the
king
died,
and
was
brought
to
Samaria;
and
they
buried
the
king
in
Samaria.
And
they
washed
the
chariot
by
the
pool
of
Samaria;
and
the
dogs
licked
up
his
blood; (now
the
harlots
washed
themselves
there;)
according
unto
the
word
of
the
LORD
which
he
spake.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Ahab,
and
all
that
he
did,
and
the
ivory
house
which
he
built,
and
all
the
cities
that
he
built,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
So
Ahab
slept
with
his
fathers;
and
Ahaziah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Jehoshaphat
the
son
of
Asa
began
to
reign
over
Judah
in
the
fourth
year
of
Ahab
king
of
Israel.
Jehoshaphat
was
thirty
and
five
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
twenty
and
five
years
in
Jerusalem.
And
his
mother’s
name
was
Azubah
the
daughter
of
Shilhi.
And
he
walked
in
all
the
way
of
Asa
his
father;
he
turned
not
aside
from
it,
doing
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD:
howbeit
the
high
places
were
not
taken
away;
the
people
still
sacrificed
and
burnt
incense
in
the
high
places.
And
Jehoshaphat
made
peace
with
the
king
of
Israel.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jehoshaphat,
and
his
might
that
he
shewed,
and
how
he
warred,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
the
remnant
of
the
sodomites,
which
remained
in
the
days
of
his
father
Asa,
he
put
away
out
of
the
land.
And
there
was
no
king
in
Edom:
a
deputy
was
king.
Jehoshaphat
made
ships
of
Tarshish
to
go
to
Ophir
for
gold:
but
they
went
not;
for
the
ships
were
broken
at
Ezion-geber.
Then
said
Ahaziah
the
son
of
Ahab
unto
Jehoshaphat,
Let
my
servants
go
with
thy
servants
in
the
ships.
But
Jehoshaphat
would
not.
And
Jehoshaphat
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David
his
father:
and
Jehoram
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Ahaziah
the
son
of
Ahab
began
to
reign
over
Israel
in
Samaria
in
the
seventeenth
year
of
Jehoshaphat
king
of
Judah,
and
he
reigned
two
years
over
Israel.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
walked
in
the
way
of
his
father,
and
in
the
way
of
his
mother,
and
in
the
way
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherein
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
And
he
served
Baal,
and
worshipped
him,
and
provoked
to
anger
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
according
to
all
that
his
father
had
done.
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THE
SECOND BOOK OF THE KINGS.
And
Moab
rebelled
against
Israel
after
the
death
of
Ahab.
And
Ahaziah
fell
down
through
the
lattice
in
his
upper
chamber
that
was
in
Samaria,
and
was
sick:
and
he
sent
messengers,
and
said
unto
them,
Go,
inquire
of
Baal-zebub
the
god
of
Ekron
whether
I
shall
recover
of
this
sickness.
But
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
to
Elijah
the
Tishbite,
Arise,
go
up
to
meet
the
messengers
of
the
king
of
Samaria,
and
say
unto
them,
Is
it
because
there
is
no
God
in
Israel,
that
ye
go
to
inquire
of
Baal-zebub
the
god
of
Ekron?
Now
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Thou shalt
not
come
down
from
the
bed
whither
thou
art
gone
up,
but shalt
surely
die.
And
Elijah
departed.
And
the
messengers
returned
unto
him,
and
he
said
unto
them,
Why
is
it
that
ye
are
returned?
And
they
said
unto
him,
There
came
up
a
man
to
meet
us,
and
said
unto
us,
Go,
turn
again
unto
the
king
that
sent
you,
and
say
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Is
it
because
there
is
no
God
in
Israel,
that
thou
sendest
to
inquire
of
Baal-zebub
the
god
of
Ekron?
therefore
thou shalt
not
come
down
from
the
bed
whither
thou
art
gone
up,
but shalt
surely
die.
And
he
said
unto
them,
What
manner
of
man
was
he
which
came
up
to
meet
you,
and
told
you
these
words?
And
they
answered
him,
He
was
an
hairy
man,
and
girt
with
a
girdle
of
leather
about
his
loins.
And
he
said,
It
is
Elijah
the
Tishbite.
Then
the
king
sent
unto
him
a
captain
of
fifty
with
his
fifty.
And
he
went
up
to
him:
and,
behold,
he
sat
on
the
top
of
the
hill.
And
he
spake
unto
him,
O
man
of
God,
the
king
hath
said,
Come
down.
And
Elijah
answered
and
said
to
the
captain
of
fifty,
If
I
be
a
man
of
God,
let
fire
come
down
from
heaven,
and
consume
thee
and
thy
fifty.
And
there
came
down
fire
from
heaven,
and
consumed
him
and
his
fifty.
And
again
he
sent
unto
him
another
captain
of
fifty
with
his
fifty.
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
him,
O
man
of
God,
thus
hath
the
king
said,
Come
down
quickly.
And
Elijah
answered
and
said
unto
them,
If
I
be
a
man
of
God,
let
fire
come
down
from
heaven,
and
consume
thee
and
thy
fifty.
And
the
fire
of
God
came
down
from
heaven,
and
consumed
him
and
his
fifty.
And
again
he
sent
the
captain
of
a
third
fifty
with
his
fifty.
And
the
third
captain
of
fifty
went
up,
and
came
and
fell
on
his
knees
before
Elijah,
and
besought
him,
and
said
unto
him,
O
man
of
God,
I
pray
thee,
let
my
life,
and
the
life
of
these
fifty
thy
servants,
be
precious
in
thy
sight.
Behold,
there
came
fire
down
from
heaven,
and
consumed
the
two
former
captains
of
fifty
with
their
fifties:
but
now
let
my
life
be
precious
in
thy
sight.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
said
unto
Elijah,
Go
down
with
him:
be
not
afraid
of
him.
And
he
arose,
and
went
down
with
him
unto
the
king.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Forasmuch
as
thou
hast
sent
messengers
to
inquire
of
Baal-zebub
the
god
of
Ekron,
is
it
because
there
is
no
God
in
Israel
to
inquire
of
his
word?
therefore
thou shalt
not
come
down
from
the
bed
whither
thou
art
gone
up,
but shalt
surely
die.
So
he
died
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD
which
Elijah
had
spoken.
And
Jehoram
began
to
reign
in
his
stead
in
the
second
year
of
Jehoram
the
son
of
Jehoshaphat
king
of
Judah;
because
he
had
no
son.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Ahaziah
which
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
LORD
would
take
up
Elijah
by
a
whirlwind
into
heaven,
that
Elijah
went
with
Elisha
from
Gilgal.
And
Elijah
said
unto
Elisha,
Tarry
here,
I
pray
thee;
for
the
LORD
hath
sent
me
as
far
as
Beth-el.
And
Elisha
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
and
as
thy
soul
liveth,
I
will
not
leave
thee.
So
they
went
down
to
Beth-el.
And
the
sons
of
the
prophets
that
were
at
Beth-el
came
forth
to
Elisha,
and
said
unto
him,
Knowest
thou
that
the
LORD
will
take
away
thy
master
from
thy
head
today?
And
he
said,
Yea,
I
know
it;
hold
ye
your
peace.
And
Elijah
said
unto
him,
Elisha,
tarry
here,
I
pray
thee;
for
the
LORD
hath
sent
me
to
Jericho.
And
he
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
and
as
thy
soul
liveth,
I
will
not
leave
thee.
So
they
came
to
Jericho.
And
the
sons
of
the
prophets
that
were
at
Jericho
came
near
to
Elisha,
and
said
unto
him,
Knowest
thou
that
the
LORD
will
take
away
thy
master
from
thy
head
today?
And
he
answered,
Yea,
I
know
it;
hold
ye
your
peace.
And
Elijah
said
unto
him,
Tarry
here,
I
pray
thee;
for
the
LORD
hath
sent
me
to
Jordan.
And
he
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
and
as
thy
soul
liveth,
I
will
not
leave
thee.
And
they
two
went
on.
And
fifty
men
of
the
sons
of
the
prophets
went,
and
stood
over
against
them
afar
off:
and
they
two
stood
by
Jordan.
And
Elijah
took
his
mantle,
and
wrapped
it
together,
and
smote
me
waters,
and
they
were
divided
hither
and
thither,
so
that
they
two
went
over
on
dry
ground.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
were
gone
over,
that
Elijah
said
unto
Elisha,
Ask
what
I
shall
do
for
thee,
before
I
be
taken
from
thee.
And
Elisha
said,
I
pray
thee,
let
a
double
portion
of
thy
spirit
be
upon
me.
And
he
said,
Thou
hast
asked
a
hard
thing:
nevertheless,
if
thou
see
me
when
I
am
taken
from
thee,
it
shall
be
so
unto
thee;
but
if
not,
it
shall
not
be
so.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
still
went
on,
and
talked,
that,
behold,
there
appeared
a
chariot
of
fire,
and
horses
of
fire,
which
parted
them
both
asunder;
and
Elijah
went
up
by
a
whirlwind
into
heaven.
And
Elisha
saw
it,
and
he
cried,
My
father,
my
father,
the
chariots
of
Israel
and
the
horsemen
thereof!
And
he
saw
him
no
more:
and
he
took
hold
of
his
own
clothes,
and
rent
them
in
two
pieces.
He
took
up
also
the
mantle
of
Elijah
that
fell
from
him,
and
went
back,
and
stood
by
the
bank
of
Jordan.
And
he
took
the
mantle
of
Elijah
that
fell
from
him,
and
smote
the
waters,
and
said,
Where
is
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Elijah?
and
when
he
also
had
smitten
the
waters,
they
were
divided
hither
and
thither:
and
Elisha
went
over.
And
when
the
sons
of
the
prophets
which
were
at
Jericho
over
against
him
saw
him,
they
said,
The
spirit
of
Elijah
doth
rest
on
Elisha.
And
they
came
to
meet
him,
and
bowed
themselves
to
the
ground
before
him.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Behold
now,
there
be
with
thy
servants
fifty
strong
men;
let
them
go,
we
pray
thee,
and
seek
thy
master:
lest
peradventure
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
hath
taken
him
up,
and
cast
him
upon
some
mountain,
or
into
some
valley.
And
he
said,
Ye
shall
not
send.
And
when
they
urged
him
till
he
was
ashamed,
he
said,
Send.
They
sent
therefore
fifty
men;
and
they
sought
three
days,
but
found
him
not.
And
they
came
back
to
him,
while
he
tarried
at
Jericho;
and
he
said
unto
them,
Did
I
not
say
unto
you,
Go
not?
And
the
men
of
the
city
said
unto
Elisha,
Behold,
we
pray
thee,
the
situation
of
this
city
is
pleasant,
as
my
lord
seeth:
but
the
water
is
naught,
and
the
land miscarrieth.
And
he
said,
Bring
me
a
new
cruse,
and
put
salt
therein.
And
they
brought
it
to
him.
And
he
went
forth
unto
the
spring
of
the
waters,
and
cast
salt
therein,
and
said,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
I
have
healed
these
waters;
there
shall
not
be
from
thence
any
more
death
or
miscarrying.
So
the
waters
were
healed
unto
this
day,
according
to
the
word
of
Elisha
which
he
spake.
And
he
went
up
from
thence
unto
Beth-el:
and
as
he
was
going
up
by
the
way,
there
came
forth
little
children
out
of
the
city,
and
mocked
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Go
up,
thou
bald
head;
go
up,
thou
bald
head.
And
he
looked
behind
him
and
saw
them,
and
cursed
them
in
the
name
of
the
LORD.
And
there
came
forth
two she-bears
out
of
the
wood,
and
tare
forty
and
two
children
of
them.
And
he
went
from
thence
to
mount
Carmel,
and
from
thence
he
returned
to
Samaria.
Now
Jehoram
the
son
of
Ahab
began
to
reign
over
Israel
in
Samaria
in
the
eighteenth
year
of
Jehoshaphat
king
of
Judah,
and
reigned
twelve
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD;
but
not
like
his
father,
and
like
his
mother:
for
he
put
away
the
pillar
of
Baal
that
his
father
had
made.
Nevertheless
he
cleaved
unto
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin;
he
departed
not therefrom.
Now
Mesha
king
of
Moab
was
a
sheepmaster;
and
he
rendered
unto
the
king
of
Israel
the
wool
of
an
hundred
thousand
lambs,
and
of
an
hundred
thousand
rams.
But
it
came
to
pass,
when
Ahab
was
dead,
that
the
king
of
Moab
rebelled
against
the
king
of
Israel.
And
king
Jehoram
went
out
of
Samaria
at
that
time,
and
mustered
all
Israel.
And
he
went
and
sent
to
Jehoshaphat
the
king
of
Judah,
saying,
The
king
of
Moab
hath
rebelled
against
me:
wilt
thou
go
with
me
against
Moab
to
battle?
And
he
said,
I
will
go
up:
I
am
as
thou
art,
my
people
as
thy
people,
my
horses
as
thy
horses.
And
he
said,
Which
way
shall
we
go
up?
And
he
answered,
The
way
of
the
wilderness
of
Edom.
So
the
king
of
Israel
went,
and
the
king
of
Judah,
and
the
king
of
Edom:
and
they
made
a
circuit
of
seven
days’
journey:
and
there
was
no
water
for
the
host,
nor
for
the
beasts
that
followed
them.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said,
Alas!
for
the
LORD
hath
called
these
three
kings
together
to
deliver
them
into
the
hand
of
Moab.
But
Jehoshaphat
said,
Is
there
not
here
a
prophet
of
the
LORD,
that
we
may
inquire
of
the
LORD
by
him?
And
one
of
the
king
of
Israel’s
servants
answered
and
said,
Elisha
the
son
of
Shaphat
is
here,
which
poured
water
on
the
hands
of
Elijah.
And
Jehoshaphat
said,
The
word
of
the
LORD
is
with
him.
So
the
king
of
Israel
and
Jehoshaphat
and
the
king
of
Edom
went
down
to
him.
And
Elisha
said
unto
the
king
of
Israel,
What
have
I
to
do
with
thee?
get
thee
to
the
prophets
of
thy
father,
and
to
the
prophets
of
thy
mother.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
unto
him,
Nay:
for
the
LORD
hath
called
these
three
kings
together
to
deliver
them
into
the
hand
of
Moab.
And
Elisha
said,
As
the
LORD
of
hosts
liveth,
before
whom
I
stand,
surely,
were
it
not
that
I
regard
the
presence
of
Jehoshaphat
the
king
of
Judah,
I
would
not
look
toward
thee,
nor
see
thee.
But
now
bring
me
a
minstrel.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
minstrel
played,
that
the
hand
of
the
LORD
came
upon
him.
And
he
said,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Make
this
valley
full
of
trenches.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Ye
shall
not
see
wind,
neither
shall
ye
see
rain,
yet
that
valley
shall
be
filled
with
water:
and
ye
shall
drink,
both
ye
and
your
cattle
and
your
beasts.
And
this
is
but
a
light
thing
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
he
will
also
deliver
the
Moabites
into
your
hand.
And
ye
shall
smite
every
fenced
city,
and
every
choice
city,
and
shall
fell
every
good
tree,
and
stop
all
fountains
of
water,
and
mar
every
good
piece
of
land
with
stones.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning,
about
the
time
of
offering
the
oblation,
that,
behold,
there
came
water
by
the
way
of
Edom,
and
the
country
was
filled
with
water.
Now
when
all
the
Moabites
heard
that
the
kings
were
come
up
to
fight
against
them,
they
gathered
themselves
together,
all
that
were
able
to
put
on
armour,
and
upward,
and
stood
on
the
border.
And
they
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
the
sun
shone
upon
the
water,
and
the
Moabites
saw
the
water
over
against
them
as
red
as
blood:
and
they
said,
This
is
blood;
the
kings
are
surely
destroyed,
and
they
have
smitten
each
man
his
fellow:
now
therefore,
Moab,
to
the
spoil.
And
when
they
came
to
the
camp
of
Israel,
the
Israelites
rose
up
and
smote
the
Moabites,
so
that
they
fled
before
them:
and
they
went
forward
into
the
land
smiting
the
Moabites.
And
they
beat
down
the
cities;
and
on
every
good
piece
of
land
they
cast
every
man
his
stone,
and
filled
it;
and
they
stopped
all
the
fountains
of
water,
and
felled
all
the
good
trees:
until
in
Kir-hareseth
only
they
left
the
stones
thereof;
howbeit
the
slingers
went
about
it,
and
smote
it.
And
when
the
king
of
Moab
saw
that
the
battle
was
too
sore
for
him,
he
took
with
him
seven
hundred
men
that
drew
sword,
to
break
through
unto
the
king
of
Edom:
but
they
could
not.
Then
he
took
his
eldest
son
that
should
have
reigned
in
his
stead,
and
offered
him
for
a
burnt
offering
upon
the
wall.
And
there
was
great
wrath
against
Israel:
and
they
departed
from
him,
and
returned
to
their
own
land.
Now
there
cried
a
certain
woman
of
the
wives
of
the
sons
of
the
prophets
unto
Elisha,
saying,
Thy
servant
my
husband
is
dead:
and
thou
knowest
that
thy
servant
did
fear
the
LORD:
and
the
creditor
is
come
to
take
unto
him
my
two
children
to
be
bondmen.
And
Elisha
said
unto
her,
What
shall
I
do
for
thee?
tell
me;
what
hast
thou
in
the
house?
And
she
said,
Thine
handmaid
hath
not
any
thing
in
the
house,
save
a
pot
of
oil.
Then
he
said,
Go,
borrow
thee
vessels
abroad
of
all
thy
neighbours,
even
empty
vessels;
borrow
not
a
few.
And
thou shalt
go
in,
and
shut
the
door
upon
thee
and
upon
thy
sons,
and
pour
out
into
all
those
vessels;
and
thou shalt
set
aside
that
which
is
full.
So
she
went
from
him,
and
shut
the
door
upon
her
and
upon
her
sons;
they
brought
the
vessels
to
her,
and
she
poured
out.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
vessels
were
full,
that
she
said
unto
her
son,
Bring
me
yet
a
vessel.
And
he
said
unto
her,
There
is
not
a
vessel
more.
And
the
oil
stayed.
Then
she
came
and
told
the
man
of
God.
And
he
said,
Go,
sell
the
oil,
and
pay
thy
debt,
and
live
thou
and
thy
sons
of
the
rest.
And
it
fell
on
a
day,
that
Elisha
passed
to
Shunem,
where
was
a
great
woman;
and
she
constrained
him
to
eat
bread.
And
so
it
was,
that
as
oft
as
he
passed
by,
he
turned
in
thither
to
eat
bread.
And
she
said
unto
her
husband,
Behold
now,
I
perceive
that
this
is
an
holy
man
of
God,
which
passeth
by
us
continually.
Let
us
make,
I
pray
thee,
a
little
chamber
on
the
wall;
and
let
us
set
for
him
there
a
bed,
and
a
table,
and
a
stool,
and
a
candlestick:
and
it
shall
be,
when
he
cometh
to
us,
that
he
shall
turn
in
thither.
And
it
fell
on
a
day,
that
he
came
thither,
and
he
turned
into
the
chamber
and
lay
there.
And
he
said
to
Gehazi
his
servant,
Call
this
Shunammite.
And
when
he
had
called
her,
she
stood
before
him.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Say
now
unto
her,
Behold,
thou
hast
been
careful
for
us
with
all
this
care;
what
is
to
be
done
for
thee?
wouldest
thou
be
spoken
for
to
the
king,
or
to
the
captain
of
the
host?
And
she
answered,
I
dwell
among
mine
own
people.
And
he
said,
What
then
is
to
be
done
for
her?
And
Gehazi
answered,
Verily
she
hath
no
son,
and
her
husband
is
old.
And
he
said,
Call
her.
And
when
he
had
called
her,
she
stood
in
the
door.
And
he
said,
At
this
season,
when
the
time
cometh
round,
thou shalt
embrace
a
son.
And
she
said,
Nay,
my
lord,
thou
man
of
God,
do
not
lie
unto
thine
handmaid.
And
the
woman
conceived,
and
bare
a
son
at
that
season,
when
the
time
came
round,
as
Elisha
had
said
unto
her.
And
when
the
child
was
grown,
it
fell
on
a
day,
that
he
went
out
to
his
father
to
the
reapers.
And
he
said
unto
his
father,
My
head,
my
head.
And
he
said
to
his
servant,
Carry
him
to
his
mother.
And
when
he
had
taken
him,
and
brought
him
to
his
mother,
he
sat
on
her
knees
till
noon,
and
then
died.
And
she
went
up,
and
laid
him
on
the
bed
of
the
man
of
God,
and
shut
the
door
upon
him,
and
went
out.
And
she
called
unto
her
husband,
and
said,
Send
me,
I
pray
thee,
one
of
the
servants,
and
one
of
the
asses,
that
I
may
run
to
the
man
of
God,
and
come
again.
And
he
said,
Wherefore
wilt
thou
go
to
him
today?
it
is
neither
new
moon
nor
sabbath.
And
she
said,
It
shall
be
well.
Then
she
saddled
an
ass,
and
said
to
her
servant,
Drive,
and
go
forward; slacken
me
not
the
riding,
except
I
bid
thee.
So
she
went,
and
came
unto
the
man
of
God
to
mount
Carmel.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
man
of
God
saw
her
afar
off,
that
he
said
to
Gehazi
his
servant,
Behold,
yonder
is
the
Shunammite:
run,
I
pray
thee,
now
to
meet
her,
and
say
unto
her,
Is
it
well
with
thee?
is
it
well
with
thy
husband?
is
it
well
with
the
child?
And
she
answered,
It
is
well.
And
when
she
came
to
the
man
of
God
to
the
hill,
she
caught
hold
of
his
feet.
And
Gehazi
came
near
to
thrust
her
away;
but
the
man
of
God
said,
Let
her
alone:
for
her
soul
is
vexed
within
her;
and
the
LORD
hath
hid
it
from
me,
and
hath
not
told
me.
Then
she
said,
Did
I
desire
a
son
of
my
lord?
did
I
not
say,
Do
not
deceive
me?
Then
he
said
to
Gehazi,
Gird
up
thy
loins,
and
take
my
staff
in
thine
hand,
and
go
thy
way:
if
thou
meet
any
man,
salute
him
not;
and
if
any
salute
thee,
answer
him
not
again:
and
lay
my
staff
upon
the
face
of
the
child.
And
the
mother
of
the
child
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
and
as
thy
soul
liveth,
I
will
not
leave
thee.
And
he
arose,
and
followed
her.
And
Gehazi
passed
on
before
them,
and
laid
the
staff
upon
the
face
of
the
child;
but
there
was
neither
voice,
nor
hearing.
Wherefore
he
returned
to
meet
him,
and
told
him,
saying,
The
child
is
not
awaked.
And
when
Elisha
was
come
into
the
house,
behold,
the
child
was
dead,
and
laid
upon
his
bed.
He
went
in
therefore,
and
shut
the
door
upon
them
twain,
and
prayed
unto
the
LORD.
And
he
went
up,
and
lay
upon
the
child,
and
put
his
mouth
upon
his
mouth,
and
his
eyes
upon
his
eyes,
and
his
hands
upon
his
hands:
and
he
stretched
himself
upon
him;
and
the
flesh
of
the
child
waxed
warm.
Then
he
returned,
and
walked
in
the
house
once
to
and
fro;
and
went
up,
and
stretched
himself
upon
him:
and
the
child
sneezed
seven
times,
and
the
child
opened
his
eyes.
And
he
called
Gehazi,
and
said,
Call
this
Shunammite.
So
he
called
her.
And
when
she
was
come
in
onto
him,
he
said,
Take
up
thy
son.
Then
she
went
in,
and
fell
at
his
feet,
and
bowed
herself
to
the
ground;
and
she
took
up
her
son,
and
went
out.
And
Elisha
came
again
to
Gilgal:
and
there
was
a
dearth
in
the
land;
and
the
sons
of
the
prophets
were
sitting
before
him:
and
he
said
unto
his
servant,
Set
on
the
great
pot,
and
seethe
pottage
for
the
sons
of
the
prophets.
And
one
went
out
into
the
field
to
gather
herbs,
and
found
a
wild
vine,
and
gathered
thereof
wild
gourds
his
lap
full,
and
came
and
shred
them
into
the
pot
of
pottage:
for
they
knew
them
not.
So
they
poured
out
for
the
men
to
eat.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
were
eating
of
the
pottage,
that
they
cried
out,
and
said,
O
man
of
God,
there
is
death
in
the
pot.
And
they
could
not
eat
thereof.
But
he
said,
Then
bring
meal.
And
he
cast
it
into
the
pot;
and
he
said,
Pour
out
for
the
people,
that
they
may
eat.
And
there
was
no
harm
in
the
pot.
And
there
came
a
man
from
Baal-shalishah,
and
brought
the
man
of
God
bread
of
the
firstfruits,
twenty
loaves
of
barley,
and
fresh
ears
of
corn
in
his
sack.
And
he
said,
Give
unto
the
people,
that
they
may
eat.
And
his
servant
said,
What,
should
I
set
this
before
an
hundred
men?
But
he
said,
Give
the
people,
that
they
may
eat;
for
thus
saith
the
LORD,
They
shall
eat,
and
shall
leave
thereof.
So
he
set
it
before
them,
and
they
did
eat,
and
left
thereof,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD.
Now
Naaman,
captain
of
the
host
of
the
king
of
Syria,
was
a
great
man
with
his
master,
and
honourable,
because
by
him
the
LORD
had
given
victory
unto
Syria:
he
was
also
a
mighty
man
of
valour,
but
he
was
a
leper.
And
the
Syrians
had
gone
out
in
bands,
and
had
brought
away
captive
out
of
the
land
of
Israel
a
little
maid;
and
she
waited
on
Naaman’s
wife.
And
she
said
unto
her
mistress,
Would
God
my
lord
were
with
the
prophet
that
is
in
Samaria!
then
would
he
recover
him
of
his
leprosy.
And
one
went
in,
and
told
his
lord,
saying,
Thus
and
thus
said
the
maid
that
is
of
the
land
of
Israel.
And
the
king
of
Syria
said,
Go
to,
go,
and
I
will
send
a
letter
unto
the
king
of
Israel.
And
he
departed,
and
took
with
him
ten
talents
of
silver,
and
six
thousand
pieces
of
gold,
and
ten
changes
of
raiment.
And
he
brought
the
letter
to
the
king
of
Israel,
saying,
And
now
when
this
letter
is
come
unto
thee,
behold,
I
have
sent
Naaman
my
servant
to
thee,
that
thou
mayest
recover
him
of
his
leprosy.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
king
of
Israel
had
read
the
letter,
that
he
rent
his
clothes,
and
said,
Am
I
God,
to
kill
and
to
make
alive,
that
this
man
doth
send
unto
me
to
recover
a
man
of
his
leprosy?
but
consider,
I
pray
you,
and
see
how
he
seeketh
a
quarrel
against
me.
And
it
was
so,
when
Elisha
the
man
of
God
heard
that
the
king
of
Israel
had
rent
his
clothes,
that
he
sent
to
the
king,
saying,
Wherefore
hast
thou
rent
thy
clothes?
let
him
come
now
to
me,
and
he
shall
know
that
there
is
a
prophet
in
Israel.
So
Naaman
came
with
his
horses
and
with
his
chariots,
and
stood
at
the
door
of
the
house
of
Elisha.
And
Elisha
sent
a
messenger
unto
him
saying,
Go
and
wash
in
Jordan
seven
times,
and
thy
flesh
shall
come
again
to
thee,
and
thou shalt
be
clean.
But
Naaman
was
wroth,
and
went
away,
and
said,
Behold,
I
thought,
He
will
surely
come
out
to
me,
and
stand,
and
call
on
the
name
of
the
LORD
his
God,
and
wave
his
hand
over
the
place,
and
recover
the
leper.
Are
not
Abanah
and
Pharpar,
the
rivers
of
Damascus,
better
than
all
the
waters
of
Israel?
may
I
not
wash
in
them,
and
be
clean?
So
he
turned
and
went
away
in
a
rage.
And
his
servants
came
near,
and
spake
unto
him,
and
said,
My
father,
if
the
prophet
had
bid
thee
do
some
great
thing,
wouldest
thou
not
have
done
it?
how
much
rather
then,
when
he
saith
to
thee,
Wash,
and
be
clean?
Then
went
he
down,
and
dipped
himself
seven
times
in
Jordan,
according
to
the
saying
of
the
man
of
God:
and
his
flesh
came
again
like
unto
the
flesh
of
a
little
child,
and
he
was
clean.
And
he
returned
to
the
man
of
God,
he
and
all
his
company,
and
came,
and
stood
before
him:
and
he
said,
Behold
now,
I
know
that
there
is
no
God
in
all
the
earth,
but
in
Israel:
now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
take
a
present
of
thy
servant.
But
he
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
before
whom
I
stand,
I
will
receive
none.
And
he
urged
him
to
take
it;
but
he
refused.
And
Naaman
said,
If
not,
yet
I
pray
thee
let
there
be
given
to
thy
servant
two
mules’
burden
of
earth;
for
thy
servant
will
henceforth
offer
neither
burnt
offering
nor
sacrifice
unto
other
gods,
but
unto
the
LORD.
In
this
thing
the
LORD
pardon
thy
servant;
when
my
master
goeth
into
the
house
of
Rimmon
to
worship
there,
and
he
leaneth
on
my
hand,
and
I
bow
myself
in
the
house
of
Rimmon,
when
I
bow
myself
in
the
house
of
Rimmon,
the
LORD
pardon
thy
servant
in
this
thing.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Go
in
peace.
So
he
departed
from
him
a
little
way.
But
Gehazi,
the
servant
of
Elisha
the
man
of
God,
said,
Behold,
my
master
hath
spared
this
Naaman
the
Syrian,
in
not
receiving
at
his
hands
that
which
he
brought:
as
the
LORD
liveth,
I
will
run
after
him,
and
take
somewhat
of
him.
So
Gehazi
followed
after
Naaman.
And
when
Naaman
saw
one
running
after
him,
he
lighted
down
from
the
chariot
to
meet
him,
and
said,
Is
all
well?
And
he
said,
All
is
well.
My
master
hath
sent
me,
saying,
Behold,
even
now
there
be
come
to
me
from
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim
two
young
men
of
the
sons
of
the
prophets;
give
them,
I
pray
thee,
a
talent
of
silver,
and
two
changes
of
raiment.
And
Naaman
said,
Be
content,
take
two
talents.
And
he
urged
him,
and
bound
two
talents
of
silver
in
two
bags,
with
two
changes
of
raiment,
and
laid
them
upon
two
of
his
servants;
and
they
bare
them
before
him.
And
when
he
came
to
the
hill,
he
took
them
from
their
hand,
and
bestowed
them
in
the
house:
and
he
let
the
men
go,
and
they
departed.
But
he
went
in,
and
stood
before
his
master.
And
Elisha
said
unto
him,
Whence
comest
thou,
Gehazi?
And
he
said,
Thy
servant
went
no
whither.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Went
not
mine
heart
with
thee,
when
the
man
turned
again
from
his
chariot
to
meet
thee?
Is
it
a
time
to
receive
money,
and
to
receive
garments,
and
oliveyards
and
vineyards,
and
sheep
and
oxen,
and
menservants
and
maidservants?
The
leprosy
therefore
of
Naaman
shall
cleave
unto
thee,
and
unto
thy
seed
for
ever.
And
he
went
out
from
his
presence
a
leper
as
white
as
snow.
And
the
sons
of
the
prophets
said
unto
Elisha,
Behold
now,
the
place
where
we
dwell
before
thee
is
too
strait
for
us.
Let
us
go,
we
pray
thee,
unto
Jordan,
and
take
thence
every
man
a
beam,
and
let
us
make
us
a
place
there,
where
we
may
dwell.
And
he
answered,
Go
ye.
And
one
said,
Be
content,
I
pray
thee,
and
go
with
thy
servants.
And
he
answered,
I
will
go.
So
he
went
with
them.
And
when
they
came
to
Jordan,
they
cut
down
wood.
But
as
one
was
felling
a
beam,
the axe-head
fell
into
the
water:
and
he
cried,
and
said,
Alas,
my
master!
for
it
was
borrowed.
And
the
man
of
God
said,
Where
fell
it?
And
he
shewed
him
the
place.
And
he
cut
down
a
stick,
and
cast
it
in
thither,
and
made
the
iron
to
swim.
And
he
said,
Take
it
up
to
thee.
So
he
put
out
his
hand,
and
took
it.
Now
the
king
of
Syria
warred
against
Israel;
and
he
took
counsel
with
his
servants,
saying,
In
such
and
such
a
place
shall
be
my
camp.
And
the
man
of
God
sent
unto
the
king
of
Israel,
saying,
Beware
that
thou
pass
not
such
a
place;
for
thither
the
Syrians
are
coming
down.
And
the
king
of
Israel
sent
to
the
place
which
the
man
of
God
told
him
and
warned
him
of;
and
he
saved
himself
there,
not
once
nor
twice.
And
the
heart
of
the
king
of
Syria
was
sore
troubled
for
this
thing;
and
he
called
his
servants,
and
said
unto
them,
Will
ye
not
shew
me
which
of
us
is
for
the
king
of
Israel?
And
one
of
his
servants
said,
Nay,
my
lord,
O
king:
but
Elisha,
the
prophet
that
is
in
Israel,
telleth
the
king
of
Israel
the
words
that
thou
speakest
in
thy
bedchamber.
And
he
said,
Go
and
see
where
he
is,
that
I
may
send
and
fetch
him.
And
it
was
told
him,
saying,
Behold,
he
is
in
Dothan.
Therefore
sent
he
thither
horses,
and
chariots,
and
a
great
host:
and
they
came
by
night,
and
compassed
the
city
about.
And
when
the
servant
of
the
man
of
God
was
risen
early,
and
gone
forth,
behold,
an
host
with
horses
and
chariots
was
round
about
the
city.
And
his
servant
said
unto
him,
Alas,
my
master!
how
shall
we
do?
And
he
answered,
Fear
not:
for
they
that
be
with
us
are
more
than
they
that
be
with
them.
And
Elisha
prayed,
and
said,
LORD,
I
pray
thee,
open
his
eyes,
that
he
may
see.
And
the
LORD
opened
the
eyes
of
the
young
man;
and
he
saw:
and,
behold,
the
mountain
was
full
of
horses
and
chariots
of
fire
round
about
Elisha.
And
when
they
came
down
to
him,
Elisha
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
Smite
this
people,
I
pray
thee,
with
blindness.
And
he
smote
them
with
blindness
according
to
the
word
of
Elisha.
And
Elisha
said
unto
them,
This
is
not
the
way,
neither
is
this
the
city:
follow
me,
and
I
will
bring
you
to
the
man
whom
ye
seek.
And
he
led
them
to
Samaria.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
were
come
into
Samaria,
that
Elisha
said,
LORD,
open
the
eyes
of
these
men,
that
they
may
see.
And
the
LORD
opened
their
eyes,
and
they
saw;
and,
behold,
they
were
in
the
midst
of
Samaria.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
unto
Elisha,
when
he
saw
them,
My
father;
shall
I
smite
them?
shall
I
smite
them?
And
he
answered,
Thou shalt
not
smite
them:
wouldest
thou
smite
those
whom
thou
hast
taken
captive
with
thy
sword
and
with
thy
bow?
set
bread
and
water
before
them,
that
they
may
eat
and
drink,
and
go
to
their
master.
And
he
prepared
great
provision
for
them:
and
when
they
had
eaten
and
drunk,
he
sent
them
away,
and
they
went
to
their
master.
And
the
bands
of
Syria
came
no
more
into
the
land
of
Israel.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
Ben-hadad
king
of
Syria
gathered
all
his
host,
and
went
up,
and
besieged
Samaria.
And
there
was
a
great
famine
in
Samaria:
and,
behold,
they
besieged
it,
until
an
ass’s
head
was
sold
for
fourscore
pieces
of
silver,
and
the
fourth
part
of
a
kab
of
dove’s
dung
for
five
pieces
of
silver.
And
as
the
king
of
Israel
was
passing
by
upon
the
wall,
there
cried
a
woman
unto
him,
saying,
Help,
my
lord,
O
king.
And
he
said,
If
the
LORD
do
not
help
thee,
whence
shall
I
help
thee?
out
of
the threshing-floor,
or
out
of
the
winepress?
And
the
king
said
unto
her,
What aileth
thee?
And
she
answered,
This
woman
said
unto
me,
Give
thy
son,
that
we
may
eat
him
today,
and
we
will
eat
my
son
tomorrow.
So
we
boiled
my
son,
and
did
eat
him:
and
I
said
unto
her
on
the
next
day,
Give
thy
son,
that
we
may
eat
him:
and
she
hath
hid
her
son.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
king
heard
the
words
of
the
woman,
that
he
rent
his
clothes; (now
he
was
passing
by
upon
the
wall;)
and
the
people
looked,
and,
behold,
he
had
sackcloth
within
upon
his
flesh.
Then
he
said,
God
do
so
to
me,
and
more
also,
if
the
head
of
Elisha
the
son
of
Shaphat
shall
stand
on
him
this
day.
But
Elisha
sat
in
his
house;
and
the
elders
sat
with
him;
and
the
king
sent
a
man
from
before
him:
but
ere
the
messenger
came
to
him,
he
said
to
the
elders,
See
ye
how
this
son
of
a
murderer
hath
sent
to
take
away
mine
head?
look,
when
the
messenger
cometh,
shut
the
door,
and
hold
the
door
fast
against
him:
is
not
the
sound
of
his
master’s
feet
behind
him.?
And
while
he
yet
talked
with
them,
behold,
the
messenger
came
down
unto
him:
and
he
said,
Behold,
this
evil
is
of
the
LORD;
why
should
I
wait
for
the
LORD
any
longer?
And
Elisha
said,
Hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD:
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Tomorrow
about
this
time
shall
a
measure
of
fine
flour
be
sold
for
a
shekel,
and
two
measures
of
barley
for
a
shekel,
in
the
gate
of
Samaria.
Then
the
captain
on
whose
hand
the
king
leaned
answered
the
man
of
God,
and
said,
Behold,
if
the
LORD
should
make
windows
in
heaven,
might
this
thing
be?
And
he
said,
Behold,
thou shalt
see
it
with
thine
eyes,
but shalt
not
eat
thereof.
Now
there
were
four
leprous
men
at
the
entering
in
of
the
gate:
and
they
said
one
to
another,
Why
sit
we
here
until
we
die?
If
we
say,
We
will
enter
into
the
city,
then
the
famine
is
in
the
city,
and
we
shall
die
there:
and
if
we
sit
still
here,
we
die
also.
Now
therefore
come,
and
let
us
fall
unto
the
host
of
the
Syrians:
if
they
save
us
alive,
we
shall
live;
and
if
they
kill
us,
we
shall
but
die.
And
they
rose
up
in
the
twilight,
to
go
unto
the
camp
of
the
Syrians:
and
when
they
were
come
to
the
outermost
part
of
the
camp
of
the
Syrians,
behold,
there
was
no
man
there.
For
the
Lord
had
made
the
host
of
the
Syrians
to
hear
a
noise
of
chariots,
and
a
noise
of
horses,
even
the
noise
of
a
great
host:
and
they
said
one
to
another,
Lo,
the
king
of
Israel
hath
hired
against
us
the
kings
of
the
Hittites,
and
the
kings
of
the
Egyptians,
to
come
upon
us.
Wherefore
they
arose
and
fled
in
the
twilight,
and
left
their
tents,
and
their
horses,
and
their
asses,
even
the
camp
as
it
was,
and
fled
for
their
life.
And
when
these
lepers
came
to
the
outermost
part
of
the
camp,
they
went
into
one
tent,
and
did
eat
and
drink,
and
carried
thence
silver,
and
gold,
and
raiment,
and
went
and
hid
it;
and
they
came
back,
and
entered
into
another
tent,
and
carried
thence
also,
and
went
and
hid
it.
Then
they
said
one
to
another,
We
do
not
well:
this
day
is
a
day
of
good
tidings,
and
we
hold
our
peace:
if
we
tarry
till
the
morning
light,
punishment
will
overtake
us:
now
therefore
come,
let
us
go
and
tell
the
king’s
household.
So
they
came
and
called
unto
the
porter
of
the
city:
and
they
told
them,
saying,
We
came
to
the
camp
of
the
Syrians,
and,
behold,
there
was
no
man
there,
neither
voice
of
man,
but
the
horses
tied,
and
the
asses
tied,
and
the
tents
as
they
were.
And
he
called
the
porters;
and
they
told
it
to
the
king’s
household
within.
And
the
king
arose
in
the
night,
and
said
unto
his
servants,
I
will
now
shew
you
what
the
Syrians
have
done
to
us.
They
know
that
we
be
hungry;
therefore
are
they
gone
out
of
the
camp
to
hide
themselves
in
the
field,
saying,
When
they
come
out
of
the
city,
we
shall
take
them
alive,
and
get
into
the
city.
And
one
of
his
servants
answered
and
said,
Let
some
take,
I
pray
thee,
five
of
the
horses
that
remain,
which
are
left
in
the
city, (behold,
they
are
as
all
the
multitude
of
Israel
that
are
left
in
it;
behold,
they
are
as
all
the
multitude
of
Israel
that
are
consumed:)
and
let
us
send
and
see.
They
took
therefore
two
chariots
with
horses;
and
the
king
sent
after
the
host
of
the
Syrians,
saying,
Go
and
see.
And
they
went
after
them
unto
Jordan:
and,
lo,
all
the
way
was
full
of
garments
and
vessels,
which
the
Syrians
had
cast
away
in
their
haste.
And
the
messengers
returned,
and
told
the
king.
And
the
people
went
out,
and
spoiled
the
camp
of
the
Syrians.
So
a
measure
of
fine
flour
was
sold
for
a
shekel,
and
two
measures
of
barley
for
a
shekel,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD.
And
the
king
appointed
the
captain
on
whose
hand
he
leaned
to
have
the
charge
of
the
gate:
and
the
people
trode
upon
him
in
the
gate,
and
he
died
as
the
man
of
God
had
said,
who
spake
when
the
king
came
down
to
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
the
man
of
God
had
spoken
to
the
king,
saying,
Two
measures
of
barley
for
a
shekel,
and
a
measure
of
fine
flour
for
a
shekel,
shall
be
tomorrow
about
this
time
in
the
gate
of
Samaria;
and
that
captain
answered
the
man
of
God,
and
said,
Now,
behold,
if
the
LORD
should
make
windows
in
heaven,
might
such
a
thing
be?
and
he
said,
Behold,
thou shalt
see
it
with
thine
eyes,
but shalt
not
eat
thereof:
it
came
to
pass
even
so
unto
him;
for
the
people
trode
upon
him
in
the
gate,
and
he
died.
Now
Elisha
had
spoken
unto
the
woman,
whose
son
he
had
restored
to
life,
saying,
Arise,
and
go
thou
and
thine
household,
and
sojourn
wheresoever
thou
canst
sojourn:
for
the
LORD
hath
called
for
a
famine;
and
it
shall
also
come
upon
the
land
seven
years.
And
the
woman
arose,
and
did
according
to
the
word
of
the
man
of
God:
and
she
went
with
her
household,
and
sojourned
in
the
land
of
the
Philistines
seven
years.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
seven
years’
end,
that
the
woman
returned
out
of
the
land
of
the
Philistines:
and
she
went
forth
to
cry
unto
the
king
for
her
house
and
for
her
land.
Now
the
king
was
talking
with
Gehazi
the
servant
of
the
man
of
God,
saying,
Tell
me,
I
pray
thee,
all
the
great
things
that
Elisha
hath
done.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
was
telling
the
king
how
he
had
restored
to
life
him
that
was
dead,
that,
behold,
the
woman,
whose
son
he
had
restored
to
life,
cried
to
the
king
for
her
house
and
for
her
land.
And
Gehazi
said,
My
lord,
O
king,
this
is
the
woman,
and
this
is
her
son,
whom
Elisha
restored
to
life.
And
when
the
king
asked
the
woman,
she
told
him.
So
the
king
appointed
unto
her
a
certain
officer,
saying,
Restore
all
that
was hers,
and
all
the
fruits
of
the
field
since
the
day
that
she
left
the
land,
even
until
now.
And
Elisha
came
to
Damascus;
and
Ben-hadad
the
king
of
Syria
was
sick;
and
it
was
told
him,
saying,
The
man
of
God
is
come
hither.
And
the
king
said
unto
Hazael,
Take
a
present
in
thine
hand,
and
go
meet
the
man
of
God,
and
inquire
of
the
LORD
by
him,
saying,
Shall
I
recover
of
this
sickness?
So
Hazael
went
to
meet
him,
and
took
a
present
with
him,
even
of
every
good
thing
of
Damascus,
forty
camels’
burden,
and
came
and
stood
before
him,
and
said,
Thy
son
Ben-hadad
king
of
Syria
hath
sent
me
to
thee,
saying,
Shall
I
recover
of
this
sickness.
And
Elisha
said
unto
him,
Go,
say
unto
him,
Thou shalt
surely
recover;
howbeit
the
LORD
hath
shewed
me
that
he
shall
surely
die.
And
he
settled
his
countenance
stedfastly
upon
him,
until
he
was
ashamed:
and
the
man
of
God
wept.
And
Hazael
said,
Why
weepeth
my
lord?
And
he
answered,
Because
I
know
the
evil
that
thou
wilt
do
unto
the
children
of
Israel:
their
strong
holds
wilt
thou
set
on
fire,
and
their
young
men
wilt
thou
slay
with
the
sword,
and
wilt
dash
in
pieces
their
little
ones,
and
rip
up
their
women
with
child.
And
Hazael
said,
But
what
is
thy
servant,
which
is
but
a
dog,
that
he
should
do
this
great
thing?
And
Elisha
answered,
The
LORD
hath
shewed
me
that
thou shalt
be
king
over
Syria.
Then
he
departed
from
Elisha,
and
came
to
his
master;
who
said
to
him,
What
said
Elisha
to
thee?
And
he
answered,
He
told
me
that
thou shouldest
surely
recover.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
he
took
the coverlet,
and
dipped
it
in
water,
and
spread
it
on
his
face,
So
that
he
died:
and
Hazael
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
in
the
fifth
year
of
Joram
the
son
of
Ahab
king
of
Israel,
Jehoshaphat
being
then
king
of
Judah,
Jehoram
the
son
of
Jehoshaphat
king
of
Judah
began
to
reign.
Thirty
and
two
years
old
was
he
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
eight
years
in
Jerusalem.
And
he
walked
in
the
way
of
the
kings
of
Israel,
as
did
the
house
of
Ahab:
for
he
had
the
daughter
of
Ahab
to
wife:
and
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD.
Howbeit
the
LORD
would
not
destroy
Judah,
for
David
his
servant’s
sake,
as
he
promised
him
to
give
unto
him
a
lamp
for
his
children
alway.
In
his
days
Edom
revolted
from
under
the
hand
of
Judah,
and
made
a
king
over
themselves.
Then
Joram
passed
over
to
Zair,
and
all
his
chariots
with
him:
and
he
rose
up
by
night,
and
smote
the
Edomites
which
compassed
him
about,
and
the
captains
of
the
chariots:
and
the
people
fled
to
their
tents.
So
Edom
revolted
from
under
the
hand
of
Judah,
unto
this
day.
Then
did
Libnah
revolt
at
the
same
time.
And
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Joram,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
Joram
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David:
and
Ahaziah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
the
twelfth
year
of
Joram
the
son
of
Ahab
king
of
Israel
did
Ahaziah
the
son
of
Jehoram
king
of
Judah
begin
to
reign.
Two
and
twenty
years
old
was
Ahaziah
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
one
year
in
Jerusalem.
And
his
mother’s
name
was
Athaliah
the
daughter
of
Omri
king
of
Israel.
And
he
walked
in
the
way
of
the
house
of
Ahab,
and
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
as
did
the
house
of
Ahab:
for
he
was
the
son
in
law
of
the
house
of
Ahab.
And
he
went
with
Joram
the
son
of
Ahab
to
war
against
Hazael
king
of
Syria
at
Ramoth-gilead:
and
the
Syrians
wounded
Joram.
And
king
Joram
returned
to
be
healed
in
Jezreel
of
the
wounds
which
the
Syrians
had
given
him
at
Ramah,
when
he
fought
against
Hazael
king
of
Syria.
And
Ahaziah
the
son
of
Jehoram
king
of
Judah
went
down
to
see
Joram
the
son
of
Ahab
in
Jezreel,
because
he
was
sick.
And
Elisha
the
prophet
called
one
of
the
sons
of
the
prophets,
and
said
unto
him,
Gird
up
thy
loins,
and
take
this
vial
of
oil
in
thine
hand,
and
go
to
Ramoth-gilead.
And
when
thou
comest
thither,
look
out
there
Jehu
the
son
of
Jehoshaphat
the
son
of
Nimshi,
and
go
in,
and
make
him
arise
up
from
among
his
brethren,
and
carry
him
to
an
inner
chamber.
Then
take
the
vial
of
oil,
and
pour
it
on
his
head,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
I
have
anointed
thee
king
over
Israel.
Then
open
the
door,
and
flee,
and
tarry
not.
So
the
young
man,
even
the
young
man
the
prophet,
went
to
Ramoth-gilead.
And
when
he
came,
behold,
the
captains
of
the
host
were
sitting;
and
he
said,
I
have
an
errand
to
thee,
O
captain.
And
Jehu
said,
Unto
which
of
all
us?
And
he
said,
To
thee,
O
captain.
And
he
arose,
and
went
into
the
house;
and
he
poured
the
oil
on
his
head,
and
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
I
have
anointed
thee
king
over
the
people
of
the
LORD,
even
over
Israel.
And
thou shalt
smite
the
house
of
Ahab
thy
master,
that
I
may
avenge
the
blood
of
my
servants
the
prophets,
and
the
blood
of
all
the
servants
of
the
LORD,
at
the
hand
of
Jezebel.
For
the
whole
house
of
Ahab
shall
perish:
and
I
will
cut
off
from
Ahab
every
man
child,
and
him
that
is
shut
up
and
him
that
is
left
at
large
in
Israel.
And
I
will
make
the
house
of
Ahab
like
the
house
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
and
like
the
house
of
Baasha
the
son
of
Ahijah.
And
the
dogs
shall
eat
Jezebel
in
the
portion
of
Jezreel,
and
there
shall
be
none
to
bury
her.
And
he
opened
the
door,
and
fled.
Then
Jehu
came
forth
to
the
servants
of
his
lord:
and
one
said
unto
him,
Is
all
well?
wherefore
came
this
mad
fellow
to
thee?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Ye
know
the
man
and
what
his
talk
was.
And
they
said,
It
is
false;
tell
us
now.
And
he
said,
Thus
and
thus
spake
he
to
me,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
I
have
anointed
thee
king
over
Israel.
Then
they
hasted,
and
took
every
man
his
garment,
and
put
it
under
him
on
the
top
of
the
stairs,
and
blew
the
trumpet,
saying,
Jehu
is
king.
So
Jehu
the
son
of
Jehoshaphat
the
son
of
Nimshi
conspired
against
Joram. (Now
Joram
kept
Ramoth-gilead,
he
and
all
Israel,
because
of
Hazael
king
of
Syria:
but
king
Joram
was
returned
to
be
healed
in
Jezreel
of
the
wounds
which
the
Syrians
had
given
him,
when
he
fought
with
Hazael
king
of
Syria.)
And
Jehu
said,
If
this
be
your
mind,
then
let
none
escape
and
go
forth
out
of
the
city,
to
go
to
tell
it
in
Jezreel.
So
Jehu
rode
in
a
chariot,
and
went
to
Jezreel;
for
Joram
lay
there.
And
Ahaziah
king
of
Judah
was
come
down
to
see
Joram.
Now
the
watchman
stood
on
the
tower
in
Jezreel,
and
he
spied
the
company
of
Jehu
as
he
came,
and
said,
I
see
a
company.
And
Joram
said,
Take
an
horseman,
and
send
to
meet
them,
and
let
him
say,
Is
it
peace?
So
there
went
one
on
horseback
to
meet
him,
and
said,
Thus
saith
the
king,
Is
it
peace?
And
Jehu
said,
What
hast
thou
to
do
with
peace?
turn
thee
behind
me.
And
the
watchman
told,
saying,
The
messenger
came
to
them,
but
he
cometh
not
again.
Then
he
sent
out
a
second
on
horseback,
which
came
to
them,
and
said,
Thus
saith
the
king,
Is
it
peace?
And
Jehu
answered,
What
hast
thou
to
do
with
peace?
turn
thee
behind
me.
And
the
watchman
told,
saying,
He
came
even
unto
them,
and
cometh
not
again:
and
the
driving
is
like
the
driving
of
Jehu
the
son
of
Nimshi;
for
he
driveth
furiously.
And
Joram
said,
Make
ready.
And
they
made
ready
his
chariot.
And
Joram
king
of
Israel
and
Ahaziah
king
of
Judah
went
out,
each
in
his
chariot,
and
they
went
out
to
meet
Jehu,
and
found
him
in
the
portion
of
Naboth
the
Jezreelite.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Joram
saw
Jehu,
that
he
said,
Is
it
peace,
Jehu?
And
he
answered,
What
peace,
so
long
as
the
whoredoms
of
thy
mother
Jezebel
and
her
witchcrafts
are
so
many?
And
Joram
turned
his
hands,
and
fled,
and
said
to
Ahaziah,
There
is
treachery,
O
Ahaziah.
And
Jehu
drew
his
bow
with
his
full
strength,
and
smote
Joram
between
his
arms,
and
the
arrow
went
out
at
his
heart,
and
he
sunk
down
in
his
chariot.
Then
said
Jehu
to
Bidkar
his
captain,
Take
up,
and
cast
him
in
the
portion
of
the
field
of
Naboth
the
Jezreelite:
for
remember
how
that,
when
I
and
thou
rode
together
after
Ahab
his
father,
the
LORD
laid
this
burden
upon
him;
Surely
I
have
seen
yesterday
the
blood
of
Naboth,
and
the
blood
of
his
sons,
saith
the
LORD;
and
I
will
requite
thee
in
this
plat,
saith
the
LORD.
Now
therefore
take
and
cast
him
into
the
plat
of
ground,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD.
But
when
Ahaziah
the
king
of
Judah
saw
this,
he
fled
by
the
way
of
the
garden
house.
An
Jehu
followed
after
him,
and
said,
Smite
him
also
in
the
chariot:
and
they
smote
him
at
the
ascent
of
Gur,
which
is
by
Ibleam.
And
he
fled
to
Megiddo,
and
died
there.
And
his
servants
carried
him
in
a
chariot
to
Jerusalem,
and
buried
him
in
his
sepulchre
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David.
And
in
the
eleventh
year
of
Joram
the
son
of
Ahab
began
Ahaziah
to
reign
over
Judah.
And
when
Jehu
was
come
to
Jezreel,
Jezebel
heard
of
it;
and
she
painted
her
eyes,
and
tired
her
head,
and
looked
out
at
the
window.
And
as
Jehu
entered
in
at
the
gate,
she
said,
Is
it
peace,
thou
Zimri,
thy
master’s
murderer?
And
he
lifted
up
his
face
to
the
window,
and
said,
Who
is
on
my
side?
who?
And
there
looked
out
to
him
two
or
three
eunuchs.
And
he
said,
Throw
her
down.
So
they
threw
her
down:
and
some
of
her
blood
was
sprinkled
on
the
wall,
and
on
the
horses:
and
he
trode
her
under
foot.
And
when
he
was
come
in,
he
did
eat
and
drink;
and
he
said,
See
now
to
this
cursed
woman,
and
bury
her:
for
she
is
a
king’s
daughter.
And
they
went
to
bury
her:
but
they
found
no
more
of
her
than
the
skull,
and
the
feet,
and
the
palms
of
her
hands.
Wherefore
they
came
again,
and
told
him.
And
he
said,
This
is
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
by
his
servant
Elijah
the
Tishbite,
saying,
In
the
portion
of
Jezreel
shall
the
dogs
eat
the
flesh
of
Jezebel:
and
the
carcase
of
Jezebel
shall
be
as
dung
upon
the
face
of
the
field
in
the
portion
of
Jezreel;
so
that
they
shall
not
say,
This
is
Jezebel.
Now
Ahab
had
seventy
sons
in
Samaria.
And
Jehu
wrote
letters,
and
sent
to
Samaria,
unto
the
rulers
of
Jezreel,
even
the
elders,
and
unto
them
that
brought
up
the
sons
of
Ahab,
saying,
And
now
as
soon
as
this
letter
cometh
to
you,
seeing
your
master’s
sons
are
with
you,
and
there
are
with
you
chariots
and
horses,
a
fenced
city
also,
and
armour;
look
ye
out
the
best
and
meetest
of
your
master’s
sons,
and
set
him
on
his
father’s
throne,
and
fight
for
your
master’s
house.
But
they
were
exceedingly
afraid,
and
said,
Behold,
the
two
kings
stood
not
before
him:
how
then
shall
we
stand?
And
he
that
was
over
the
household,
and
he
that
was
over
the
city,
the
elders
also,
and
they
that
brought
up
the
children,
sent
to
Jehu,
saying,
We
are
thy
servants,
and
will
do
all
that
thou shalt
bid
us;
we
will
not
make
any
man
king:
do
thou
that
which
is
good
in
thine
eyes.
Then
he
wrote
a
letter
the
second
time
to
them,
saying,
If
ye
be
on
my
side,
and
if
ye
will
hearken
unto
my
voice,
take
ye
the
heads
of
the
men
your
master’s
sons,
and
come
to
me
to
Jezreel
by
tomorrow
this
time.
Now
the
king’s
sons,
being
seventy
persons,
were
with
the
great
men
of
the
city,
which
brought
them
up.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
letter
came
to
them,
that
they
took
the
king’s
sons,
and
slew
them,
even
seventy
persons,
and
put
their
heads
in
baskets,
and
sent
them
unto
him
to
Jezreel.
And
there
came
a
messenger,
and
told
him,
saying,
They
have
brought
the
heads
of
the
king’s
sons.
And
he
said,
Lay
ye
them
in
two
heaps
at
the
entering
in
of
the
gate
until
the
morning.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
morning,
that
he
went
out,
and
stood,
and
said
to
all
the
people,
Ye
be
righteous:
behold,
I
conspired
against
my
master,
and
slew
him:
but
who
smote
all
these?
Know
now
that
there
shall
fall
unto
the
earth
nothing
of
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
the
LORD
spake
concerning
the
house
of
Ahab:
for
the
LORD
hath
done
that
which
he
spake
by
his
servant
Elijah.
So
Jehu
smote
all
that
remained
of
the
house
of
Ahab
in
Jezreel,
and
all
his
great
men,
and
his
familiar
friends,
and
his
priests,
until
he
left
him
none
remaining.
And
he
arose
and
departed,
and
went
to
Samaria.
And
as
he
was
at
the
shearing
house
of
the
shepherds
in
the
way,
Jehu
met
with
the
brethren
of
Ahaziah
king
of
Judah,
and
said,
Who
are
ye?
And
they
answered,
We
are
the
brethren
of
Ahaziah:
and
we
go
down
to
salute
the
children
of
the
king
and
the
children
of
the
queen.
And
he
said,
Take
them
alive.
And
they
took
them
alive,
and
slew
them
at
the
pit
of
the
shearing
house,
even
two
and
forty
men;
neither
left
he
any
of
them.
And
when
he
was
departed
thence,
he
lighted
on
Jehonadab
the
son
of
Rechab
coming
to
meet
him:
and
he
saluted
him,
and
said
to
him,
Is
thine
heart
right,
as
my
heart
is
with
thy
heart?
And
Jehonadab
answered,
It
is.
If
it
be,
give
me
thine
hand.
And
he
gave
him
his
hand;
and
he
took
him
up
to
him
into
the
chariot.
And
he
said,
Come
with
me,
and
see
my
zeal
for
the
LORD.
So
they
made
him
ride
in
his
chariot.
And
when
he
came
to
Samaria,
he
smote
all
that
remained
unto
Ahab
in
Samaria,
till
he
had
destroyed
him,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
to
Elijah.
And
Jehu
gathered
all
the
people
together,
and
said
unto
them,
Ahab
served
Baal
a
little;
but
Jehu
shall
serve
him
much.
Now
therefore
call
unto
me
all
the
prophets
of
Baal,
all
his
worshippers,
and
all
his
priests;
let
none
be
wanting:
for
I
have
a
great
sacrifice
to
do
to
Baal;
whosoever
shall
be
wanting,
he
shall
not
live.
But
Jehu
did
it
in
subtilty,
to
the
intent
that
he
might
destroy
the
worshippers
of
Baal.
And
Jehu
said,
Sanctify
a
solemn
assembly
for
Baal.
And
they
proclaimed
it.
And
Jehu
sent
through
all
Israel:
and
all
the
worshippers
of
Baal
came,
so
that
there
was
not
a
man
left
that
came
not.
And
they
came
into
the
house
of
Baal;
and
the
house
of
Baal
was
filled
from
one
end
to
another.
And
he
said
unto
him
that
was
over
the
vestry,
Bring
forth
vestments
for
all
the
worshippers
of
Baal.
And
he
brought
them
forth
vestments.
And
Jehu
went,
and
Jehonadab
the
son
of
Rechab,
into
the
house
of
Baal;
and
he
said
unto
the
worshippers
of
Baal,
Search,
and
look
that
there
be
here
with
you
none
of
the
servants
of
the
LORD,
but
the
worshippers
of
Baal
only.
And
they
went
in
to
offer
sacrifices
and
burnt
offerings.
Now
Jehu
had
appointed
him
fourscore
men
without,
and
said,
If
any
of
the
men
whom
I
bring
into
your
hands
escape,
he
that letteth
him
go,
his
life
shall
be
for
the
life
of
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
soon
as
he
had
made
as
end
of
offering
the
burnt
offering,
that
Jehu
said
to
the
guard
and
to
the
captains,
Go
in,
and
slay
them;
let
none
come
forth.
And
they
smote
them
with
the
edge
of
the
sword;
and
the
guard
and
the
captains
cast
them
out,
and
went
to
the
city
of
the
house
of
Baal.
And
they
brought
forth
the
pillars
that
were
in
the
house
of
Baal,
and
burned
them.
And
they
brake
down
the
pillar
of
Baal,
and
brake
down
the
house
of
Baal,
and
made
it
a draught
house,
unto
this
day.
Thus
Jehu
destroyed
Baal
out
of
Israel.
Howbeit
from
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin,
Jehu
departed
not
from
after
them,
to
wit,
the
golden
calves
that
were
in
Beth-el,
and
that
were
in
Dan.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Jehu,
Because
thou
hast
done
well
in
executing
that
which
is
right
in
mine
eyes,
and
hast
done
unto
the
house
of
Ahab
according
to
all
that
was
in
mine
heart,
thy
sons
of
the
fourth
generation
shall
sit
on
the
throne
of
Israel.
But
Jehu
took
no
heed
to
walk
in
the
law
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
with
all
his
heart:
he
departed
not
from
the
sins
of
Jeroboam,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
In
those
days
the
LORD
began
to
cut
Israel
short:
and
Hazael
smote
them
in
all
the
coasts
of
Israel;
from
Jordan
eastward,
all
the
land
of
Gilead,
the
Gadites,
and
the
Reubenites,
and
the
Manassites,
from
Aroer,
which
is
by
the
valley
of
Arnon,
even
Gilead
and
Bashan.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jehu,
and
all
that
he
did,
and
all
his
might,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
Jehu
slept
with
his
fathers:
and
they
buried
him
in
Samaria.
And
Jehoahaz
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
the
time
that
Jehu
reigned
over
Israel
in
Samaria
was
twenty
and
eight
years.
Now
when
Athaliah
the
mother
of
Ahaziah
saw
that
her
son
was
dead,
she
arose
and
destroyed
all
the
seed
royal.
But
Jehosheba,
the
daughter
of
king
Joram,
sister
of
Ahaziah,
took
Joash
the
son
of
Ahaziah,
and
stole
him
away
from
among
the
king’s
sons
that
were
slain,
even
him
and
his
nurse,
and
put
them
in
the
bedchamber;
and
they
hid
him
from
Athaliah,
so
that
he
was
not
slain.
And
he
was
with
her
hid
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
six
years:
and
Athaliah
reigned
over
the
land.
And
in
the
seventh
year
Jehoiada
sent
and
fetched
the
captains
over
hundreds,
of
the
Carites
and
of
the
guard,
and
brought
them
to
him
into
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
he
made
a
covenant
with
them,
and
took
an
oath
of
them
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
shewed
them
the
king’s
son.
And
he
commanded
them,
saying,
This
is
the
thing
that
ye
shall
do:
a
third
part
of
you,
that
come
in
on
the
sabbath,
shall
be
keepers
of
the
watch
of
the
king’s
house;
And
a
third
part
shall
be
at
the
gate
Sur;
and
a
third
part
at
the
gate
behind
the
guard:
so
shall
ye
keep
the
watch
of
the
house,
and
be
a
barrier.
And
the
two
companies
of
you,
even
all
that
go
forth
on
the
sabbath,
shall
keep
the
watch
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
about
the
king.
And
ye
shall
compass
the
king
round
about,
every
man
with
his
weapons
in
his
hand;
and
he
that
cometh
within
the
ranks,
let
him
be
slain:
and
be
ye
with
the
king
when
he
goeth
out,
and
when
he
cometh
in.
And
the
captains
over
hundreds
did
according
to
all
that
Jehoiada
the
priest
commanded:
and
they
took
every
man
his
men,
those
that
were
to
come
in
on
the
sabbath,
with
those
that
were
to
go
out
on
the
sabbath,
and
came
to
Jehoiada
the
priest.
And
the
priest
delivered
to
the
captains
over
hundreds
the
spears
and
shields
that
had
been
king
David’s,
which
were
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
guard
stood,
every
man
with
his
weapons
in
his
hand,
from
the
right
side
of
the
house
to
the
left
side
of
the
house,
along
by
the
altar
and
the
house,
by
the
king
round
about.
Then
he
brought
out
the
king’s
son,
and
put
the
crown
upon
him,
and
gave
him
the
testimony;
and
they
made
him
king,
and
anointed
him;
and
they
clapped
their
hands,
and
said,
God
save
the
king.
And
when
Athaliah
heard
the
noise
of
the
guard
and
of
the
people,
she
came
to
the
people
into
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
she
looked,
and,
behold,
the
king
stood
by
the
pillar,
as
the
manner
was,
and
the
captains
and
the
trumpets
by
the
king;
and
all
the
people
of
the
land
rejoiced,
and
blew
with
trumpets.
Then
Athaliah
rent
her
clothes,
and
cried,
Treason,
treason.
And
Jehoiada
the
priest
commanded
the
captains
of
hundreds
that
were
set
over
the
host,
and
said
unto
them,
Have
her
forth
between
the
ranks;
and
him
that
followeth
her
slay
with
the
sword:
for
the
priest
said,
Let
her
not
be
slain
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
So
they
made
way
for
her;
and
she
went
by
the
way
of
the
horses’
entry
to
the
king’s
house:
and
there
was
she
slain.
And
Jehoiada
made
a
covenant
between
the
LORD
and
the
king
and
the
people,
that
they
should
be
the
LORD’S
people;
between
the
king
also
and
the
people.
And
all
the
people
of
the
land
went
to
the
house
of
Baal,
and
brake
it
down:
his
altars
and
his
images
brake
they
in
pieces
thoroughly,
and
slew
Mattan
the
priest
of
Baal
before
the
altars.
And
the
priest
appointed
officers
over
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
he
took
the
captains
over
hundreds,
and
the
Carites,
and
the
guard,
and
all
the
people
of
the
land;
and
they
brought
down
the
king
from
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
came
by
the
way
of
the
gate
of
the
guard
unto
the
king’s
house.
And
he
sat
on
the
throne
of
the
kings.
So
all
the
people
of
the
land
rejoiced,
and
the
city
was
quiet:
and
they
slew
Athaliah
with
the
sword
at
the
king’s
house.
Jehoash
was
seven
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign.
In
the
seventh
year
of
Jehu
began
Jehoash
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
forty
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Zibiah
of
Beer-sheba.
And
Jehoash
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD
all
his
days
wherein
Jehoiada
the
priest
instructed
him.
Howbeit
the
high
places
were
not
taken
away:
the
people
still
sacrificed
and
burnt
incense
in
the
high
places.
And
Jehoash
said
to
the
priests,
All
the
money
of
the
hallowed
things
that
is
brought
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
in
current
money,
the
money
of
the
persons
for
whom
each
man
is rated,
and
all
the
money
that
it
cometh
into
any
man’s
heart
to
bring
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
let
the
priests
take
it
to
them,
every
man
from
his
acquaintance:
and
they
shall
repair
the
breaches
of
the
house,
wheresoever
any
breach
shall
be
found.
But
it
was
so,
that
in
the
three
and
twentieth
year
of
king
Jehoash
the
priests
had
not
repaired
the
breaches
of
the
house.
Then
king
Jehoash
called
for
Jehoiada
the
priest,
and
for
the
other
priests,
and
said
unto
them,
Why
repair
ye
not
the
breaches
of
the
house?
now
therefore
take
no
more
money
from
your
acquaintance,
but
deliver
it
for
the
breaches
of
the
house.
And
the
priests
consented
that
they
should
take
no
more
money
from
the
people,
neither
repair
the
breaches
of
the
house.
But
Jehoiada
the
priest
took
a
chest,
and
bored
a
hole
in
the
lid
of
it,
and
set
it
beside
the
altar,
on
the
right
side
as
one
cometh
into
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
the
priests
that
kept
the
door
put
therein
all
the
money
that
was
brought
into
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
it
was
so,
when
they
saw
that
there
was
much
money
in
the
chest,
that
the
king’s
scribe
and
the
high
priest
came
up,
and
they
put
up
in
bags
and
told
the
money
that
was
found
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
they
gave
the
money
that
was
weighed
out
into
the
hands
of
them
that
did
the
work,
that
had
the
oversight
of
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
they
paid
it
out
to
the
carpenters
and
the
builders,
that
wrought
upon
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
to
the
masons
and
the
hewers
of
stone,
and
for
buying
timber
and
hewn
stone
to
repair
the
breaches
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
for
all
that
was
laid
out
for
the
house
to
repair
it.
But
there
were
not
made
for
the
house
of
the
LORD
cups
of
silver,
snuffers,
basons,
trumpets,
any
vessels
of
gold,
or
vessels
of
silver,
of
the
money
that
was
brought
into
the
house
of
the
LORD:
for
they
gave
that
to
them
that
did
the
work,
and
repaired
therewith
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Moreover
they
reckoned
not
with
the
men,
into
whose
hand
they
delivered
the
money
to
give
to
them
that
did
the
work:
for
they
dealt
faithfully.
The
money
for
the
guilt
offerings,
and
the
money
for
the
sin
offerings,
was
not
brought
into
the
house
of
the
LORD:
it
was
the
priests’.
Then
Hazael
king
of
Syria
went
up,
and
fought
against
Gath,
and
took
it:
and
Hazael
set
his
face
to
go
up
to
Jerusalem.
And
Jehoash
king
of
Judah
took
all
the
hallowed
things
that
Jehoshaphat,
and
Jehoram,
and
Ahaziah,
his
fathers,
kings
of
Judah,
had
dedicated,
and
his
own
hallowed
things,
and
all
the
gold
that
was
found
in
the
treasures
of
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
of
the
king’s
house,
and
sent
it
to
Hazael
king
of
Syria:
and
he
went
away
from
Jerusalem.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Joash,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
his
servants
arose,
and
made
a
conspiracy,
and
smote
Joash
at
the
house
of
Millo,
on
the
way
that
goeth
down
to
Silla.
For
Jozacar
the
son
of
Shimeath,
and
Jehozabad
the
son
of
Shomer,
his
servants,
smote
him,
and
he
died;
and
they
buried
him
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David:
and
Amaziah
his
son
reigned
in
hin
stead.
In
the
three
and
twentieth
year
of
Joash
the
son
of
Ahaziah,
king
of
Judah,
Jehoahaz
the
son
of
Jehu
began
to
reign
over
Israel
in
Samaria,
and
reigned
seventeen
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
followed
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin;
he
departed
not therefrom.
And
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Israel,
and
he
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
Hazael
king
of
Syria,
and
into
the
hand
of
Ben-hadad
the
son
of
Hazael,
continually.
And
Jehoahaz
besought
the
LORD,
and
the
LORD
hearkened
unto
him:
for
he
saw
the
oppression
of
Israel,
how
that
the
king
of
Syria
oppressed
them.
(And
the
LORD
gave
Israel
a
saviour,
so
that
they
went
out
from
under
the
hand
of
the
Syrians:
and
the
children
of
Israel
dwelt
in
their
tents,
as
beforetime.
Nevertheless
they
departed
not
from
the
sins
of
the
house
of
Jeroboam,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin,
but
walked
therein:
and
there
remained
the
Asherah
also
in
Samaria.)
For
he
left
not
to
Jehoahaz
of
the
people
save
fifty
horsemen,
and
ten
chariots,
and
ten
thousand
footmen;
for
the
king
of
Syria
destroyed
them,
and
made
them
like
the
dust
in
threshing.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jehoahaz,
and
all
that
he
did,
and
his
might,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
Jehoahaz
slept
with
his
fathers;
and
they
buried
him
in
Samaria:
and
Joash
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
the
thirty
and
seventh
year
of
Joash
king
of
Judah
began
Jehoash
the
son
of
Jehoahaz
to
reign
over
Israel
in
Samaria,
and
reigned
sixteen
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD;
he
departed
not
from
all
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin:
but
he
walked
therein.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Joash,
and
all
that
he
did,
and
his
might
wherewith
he
fought
against
Amaziah
king
of
Judah,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
Joash
slept
with
his
fathers;
and
Jeroboam
sat
upon
his
throne:
and
Joash
was
buried
in
Samaria
with
the
kings
of
Israel.
Now
Elisha
was
fallen
sick
of
his
sickness
whereof
he
died:
and
Joash
the
king
of
Israel
came
down
unto
him,
and
wept
over
him,
and
said,
My
father,
my
father,
the
chariots
of
Israel
and
the
horsemen
thereof!
And
Elisha
said
unto
him,
Take
bow
and
arrows:
and
he
took
unto
him
bow
and
arrows.
And
he
said
to
the
king
of
Israel,
Put
thine
hand
upon
the
bow:
and
he
put
his
hand
upon
it.
And
Elisha
laid
his
hands
upon
the
king’s
hands.
And
he
said,
Open
the
window
eastward:
and
he
opened
it.
Then
Elisha
said,
Shoot:
and
he
shot.
And
he
said,
The
LORD’S
arrow
of
victory,
even
the
arrow
of
victory
over
Syria:
for
thou shalt
smite
the
Syrians
in
Aphek,
till
thou
have
consumed
them.
And
he
said,
Take
the
arrows:
and
he
took
them.
And
he
said
unto
the
king
of
Israel,
Smite
upon
the
ground:
and
he
smote
thrice,
and
stayed.
And
the
man
of
God
was
wroth
with
him,
and
said,
Thou shouldest
have
smitten
five
or
six
times;
then hadst
thou
smitten
Syria
till
thou hadst
consumed
it:
whereas
now
thou shalt
smite
Syria
but
thrice.
And
Elisha
died,
and
they
buried
him.
Now
the
hands
of
the
Moabites
invaded
the
land
at
the
coming
in
of
the
year.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
were
burying
a
man,
that,
behold,
they
spied
a
band;
and
they
cast
the
man
into
the
sepulchre
of
Elisha:
and
as
soon
as
the
man
touched
the
bones
of
Elisha,
he
revived,
and
stood
up
on
his
feet.
And
Hazael
king
of
Syria
oppressed
Israel
all
the
days
of
Jehoahaz.
But
the
LORD
was
gracious
unto
them,
and
had
compassion
on
them,
and
had
respect
unto
them,
because
of
his
covenant
with
Abraham,
Isaac,
and
Jacob,
and
would
not
destroy
them,
neither
cast
he
them
from
his
presence
as
yet.
And
Hazael
king
of
Syria
died;
and
Ben-hadad
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Jehoash
the
son
of
Jehoahaz
took
again
out
of
the
hand
of
Ben-hadad
the
son
of
Hazael
the
cities
which
he
had
taken
out
of
the
hand
of
Jehoahaz
his
father
by
war.
Three
times
did
Joash
smite
him;
and
recovered
the
cities
of
Israel.
In
the
second
year
of
Joash
son
of
Joahaz
king
of
Israel
began
Amaziah
the
son
of
Joash
king
of
Judah
to
reign.
He
was
twenty
and
five
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
twenty
and
nine
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Jehoaddin
of
Jerusalem.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
yet
not
like
David
his
father:
he
did
according
to
all
that
Joash
his
father
had
done.
Howbeit
the
high
places
were
not
taken
away:
the
people
still
sacrificed
and
burnt
incense
in
the
high
places.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
soon
as
the
kingdom
was
established
in
his
hand,
that
he
slew
his
servants
which
had
slain
the
king
his
father:
but
the
children
of
the
murderers
he
put
not
to
death:
according
to
that
which
is
written
in
the
book
of
the
law
of
Moses,
as
the
LORD
commanded,
saying,
The
fathers
shall
not
be
put
to
death
for
the
children,
nor
the
children
be
put
to
death
for
the
fathers;
but
every
man
shall
die
for
his
own
sin.
He
slew
of
Edom
in
the
Valley
of
Salt
ten
thousand,
and
took
Sela
by
war,
and
called
the
name
of
it
Joktheel,
unto
this
day.
Then
Amaziah
sent
messengers
to
Jehoash,
the
son
of
Jehoahaz
son
of
Jehu,
king
of
Israel,
saying,
Come,
let
us
look
one
another
in
the
face.
And
Jehoash
the
king
of
Israel
sent
to
Amaziah
king
of
Judah,
saying,
The
thistle
that
was
in
Lebanon
sent
to
the
cedar
that
was
in
Lebanon,
saying,
Give
thy
daughter
to
my
son
to
wife:
and
there
passed
by
a
wild
beast
that
was
in
Lebanon,
and
trode
down
the
thistle.
Thou
hast
indeed
smitten
Edom,
and
thine
heart
hath
lifted
thee
up:
glory
thereof,
and
abide
at
home;
for
why shouldest
thou
meddle
to
thy
hurt,
that
thou shouldest
fall,
even
thou,
and
Judah
with
thee?
But
Amaziah
would
not
hear.
So
Jehoash
king
of
Israel
went
up;
and
he
and
Amaziah
king
of
Judah
looked
one
another
in
the
face
at
Beth-shemesh,
which belongeth
to
Judah.
And
Judah
was
put
to
the
worse
before
Israel;
and
they
fled
every
man
to
his
tent.
And
Jehoash
king
of
Israel
took
Amaziah
king
of
Judah,
the
son
of
Jehoash
the
son
of
Ahaziah,
at
Beth-shemesh,
and
came
to
Jerusalem,
and
brake
down
the
wall
of
Jerusalem
from
the
gate
of
Ephraim
unto
the
corner
gate,
four
hundred cubists.
And
he
took
all
the
gold
and
silver,
and
all
the
vessels
that
were
found
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
in
the
treasures
of
the
king’s
house,
the
hostages
also,
and
returned
to
Samaria.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jehoash
which
he
did,
and
his
might,
and
how
he
fought
with
Amaziah
king
of
Judah,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
Jehoash
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
in
Samaria
with
the
kings
of
Israel;
and
Jeroboam
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Amaziah
the
son
of
Joash
king
of
Judah
lived
after
the
death
of
Jehoash
son
of
Jehoahaz
king
of
Israel
fifteen
years.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Amaziah,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
they
made
a
conspiracy
against
him
in
Jerusalem;
and
he
fled
to
Lachish:
but
they
sent
after
him
to
Lachish,
and
slew
him
there.
And
they
brought
him
upon
horses:
and
he
was
buried
at
Jerusalem
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David.
And
all
the
people
of
Judah
took
Azariah,
who
was
sixteen
years
old,
and
made
him
king
in
the
room
of
his
father
Amaziah.
He
built
Elath,
and
restored
it
to
Judah,
after
that
the
king
slept
with
his
fathers.
In
the
fifteenth
year
of
Amaziah
the
son
of
Joash
king
of
Judah
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Joash
king
of
Israel
began
to
reign
in
Samaria,
and
reigned
forty
and
one
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
he
departed
not
from
all
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
He
restored
the
border
of
Israel
from
the
entering
in
of
Hamath
unto
the
sea
of
the
Arabah,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
which
he
spake
by
the
hand
of
his
servant
Jonah
the
son
of
Amittai,
the
prophet,
which
was
of
Gath-hepher.
For
the
LORD
saw
the
affliction
of
Israel,
that
it
was
very
bitter:
for
there
was
none
shut
up
nor
left
at
large,
neither
was
there
any
helper
for
Israel.
And
the
LORD
said
not
that
he
would
blot
out
the
name
of
Israel
from
under
heaven:
but
he
saved
them
by
the
hand
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Joash.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jeroboam,
and
all
that
he
did,
and
his
might,
how
he
warred,
and
how
he
recovered
Damascus,
and
Hamath,
which
had
belonged
to
Judah,
for
Israel,
are
they
hot
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
Jeroboam
slept
with
his
fathers,
even
with
the
kings
of
Israel;
and
Zechariah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
the
twenty
and
seventh
year
of
Jeroboam
king
of
Israel
began
Azariah
son
of
Amaziah
king
of
Judah
to
reign.
Sixteen
years
old
was
he
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
two
and
fifty
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Jecoliah
of
Jerusalem.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
his
father
Amaziah
had
done.
Howbeit
the
high
places
were
not
taken
away:
the
people
still
sacrificed
and
burnt
incense
in
the
high
places.
And
the
LORD
smote
the
king,
so
that
he
was
a
leper
unto
the
day
of
his
death,
and
dwelt
in
a
several
house.
And
Jotham
the
king’s
son
was
over
the
household,
judging
the
people
of
the
land:
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Azariah,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
Azariah
slept
with
his
fathers;
and
they
buried
him
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David:
and
Jotham
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
the
thirty
and
eighth
year
of
Azariah
king
of
Judah
did
Zechariah
the
son
of
Jeroboam
reign
over
Israel
in
Samaria
six
months.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
as
his
fathers
had
done:
he
departed
not
from
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
And
Shallum
the
son
of
Jabesh
conspired
against
him,
and
smote
him
before
the
people,
and
slew
him,
and
reigned
in
his
stead.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Zechariah,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel.
This
was
the
word
of
the
LORD
which
he
spake
unto
Jehu,
saying,
Thy
sons
to
the
fourth
generation
shall
sit
upon
the
throne
of
Israel.
And
so
it
came
to
pass.
Shallum
the
son
of
Jabesh
began
to
reign
in
the
nine
and
thirtieth
year
of
Uzziah
king
of
Judah;
and
he
reigned
the
space
of
a
month
in
Samaria.
And
Menahem
the
son
of
Gadi
went
up
from
Tirzah,
and
came
to
Samaria,
and
smote
Shallum
the
son
of
Jabesh
in
Samaria,
and
slew
him,
and
reigned
in
his
stead.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Shallum,
and
his
conspiracy
which
he
made,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel.
Then
Menahem
smote
Tiphsah,
and
all
that
were
therein,
and
the
borders
thereof,
from
Tirzah:
because
they
opened
not
to
him,
therefore
he
smote
it;
and
all
the
women
therein
that
were
with
child
he
ripped
up.
In
the
nine
and
thirtieth
year
of
Azariah
king
of
Judah
began
Menahem
the
son
of
Gadi
to
reign
over
Israel,
and
reigned
ten
years
in
Samaria.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
he
departed
not
all
his
days
from
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
There
came
against
the
land
Pul
the
king
of
Assyria;
and
Menahem
gave
Pul
a
thousand
talents
of
silver,
that
his
hand
might
be
with
him
to
confirm
the
kingdom
in
his
hand.
And
Menahem
exacted
the
money
of
Israel,
even
of
all
the
mighty
men
of
wealth,
of
each
man
fifty
shekels
of
silver,
to
give
to
the
king
of
Assyria.
So
the
king
of
Assyria
turned
back,
and
stayed
not
there
in
the
land.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Menahem,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel?
And
Menahem
slept
with
his
fathers;
and
Pekahiah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
the
fiftieth
year
of
Azariah
king
of
Judah
Pekahiah
the
son
of
Menahem
began
to
reign
over
Israel
in
Samaria,
and
reigned
two
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
he
departed
not
from
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
And
Pekah
the
son
of
Remaliah,
his
captain,
conspired
against
him,
and
smote
him
in
Samaria,
in
the
castle
of
the
king’s
house,
with
Argob
and
Arieh;
and
with
him
were
fifty
men
of
the
Gileadites:
and
he
slew
him,
and
reigned
in
his
stead.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Pekahiah,
and
all
that
he
did,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel.
In
the
two
and
fiftieth
year
of
Azariah
king
of
Judah
Pekah
the
son
of
Remaliah
began
to
reign
over
Israel
in
Samaria,
and
reigned
twenty
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD:
he
departed
not
from
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
wherewith
he
made
Israel
to
sin.
In
the
days
of
Pekah
king
of
Israel
came
Tiglath-pileser
king
of
Assyria,
and
took
Ijon,
and
Abel-beth-maacah,
and
Janoah,
and
Kedesh,
and
Hazor,
and
Gilead,
and
Galilee,
all
the
land
of
Naphtali;
and
he
carried
them
captive
to
Assyria.
And
Hoshea
the
son
of
Elah
made
a
conspiracy
against
Pekah
the
son
of
Remaliah,
and
smote
him,
and
slew
him,
and
reigned
in
his
stead,
in
the
twentieth
year
of
Jotham
the
son
of
Uzziah.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Pekah,
and
all
that
he
did,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Israel.
In
the
second
year
of
Pekah
the
son
of
Remaliah
king
of
Israel
began
Jotham
the
son
of
Uzziah
king
of
Judah
to
reign.
Five
and
twenty
years
old
was
he
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
sixteen
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Jerusha
the
daughter
of
Zadok.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD:
he
did
according
to
all
that
his
father
Uzziah
had
done.
Howbeit
the
high
places
were
not
taken
away:
the
people
still
sacrificed
and
burned
incense
in
the
high
places.
He
built
the
upper
gate
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jotham,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
In
those
days
the
LORD
began
to
send
against
Judah
Rezin
the
king
of
Syria,
and
Pekah
the
son
of
Remaliah.
And
Jotham
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David
his
father:
and
Ahaz
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
the
seventeenth
year
of
Pekah
the
son
of
Remaliah
Ahaz
the
son
of
Jotham
king
of
Judah
began
to
reign.
Twenty
years
old
was
Ahaz
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
sixteen
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
he
did
not
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD
his
God,
like
David
his
father.
But
he
walked
in
the
way
of
the
kings
of
Israel,
yea,
and
made
his
son
to
pass
through
the
fire,
according
to
the
abominations
of
the
heathen,
whom
the
LORD
cast
out
from
before
the
children
of
Israel.
And
he
sacrificed
and
burnt
incense
in
the
high
places,
and
on
the
hills,
and
under
every
green
tree.
Then
Rezin
king
of
Syria
and
Pekah
son
of
Remaliah
king
of
Israel
came
up
to
Jerusalem
to
war:
and
they
besieged
Ahaz,
but
could
not
overcome
him.
At
that
time
Rezin
king
of
Syria
recovered
Elath
to
Syria,
and
drave
the
Jews
from
Elath:
and
the
Syrians
came
to
Elath,
and
dwelt
there,
unto
this
day.
So
Ahaz
sent
messengers
to
Tiglath-pileser
king
of
Assyria,
saying,
I
am
thy
servant
and
thy
son:
come
up,
and
save
me
out
of
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Syria,
and
out
of
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Israel,
which
rise
up
against
me.
And
Ahaz
took
the
silver
and
gold
that
was
found
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
in
the
treasures
of
the
king’s
house,
and
sent
it
for
a
present
to
the
king
of
Assyria.
And
the
king
of
Assyria
hearkened
unto
him:
and
the
king
of
Assyria
went
up
against
Damascus,
and
took
it,
and
carried
the
the
people
of
it
captive
to
Kir,
and
slew
Rezin.
And
king
Ahaz
went
to
Damascus
to
meet
Tiglath-pileser
king
of
Assyria,
and
saw
the
altar
that
was
at
Damascus:
and
king
Ahaz
sent
to
Urijah
the
priest
the
fashion
of
the
altar,
and
the
pattern
of
it,
according
to
all
the
workmanship
thereof.
And
Urijah
the
priest
built
an
altar:
according
to
all
that
king
Ahaz
had
sent
from
Damascus,
so
did
Urijah
the
priest
make
it
against
king
Ahaz
came
from
Damascus.
And
when
the
king
was
come
from
Damascus,
the
king
saw
the
altar:
and
the
king
drew
near
unto
the
altar,
and
offered
thereon.
And
he
burnt
his
burnt
offering
and
his
meal
offering,
and
poured
his
drink
offering,
and
sprinkled
the
blood
of
his
peace
offerings,
upon
the
altar.
And
the
brasen
altar,
which
was
before
the
LORD,
he
brought
from
the
forefront
of
the
house,
from
between
his
altar
and
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
put
it
on
the
north
side
of
his
altar.
And
king
Ahaz
commanded
Urijah
the
priest,
saying,
Upon
the
great
altar
burn
the
morning
burnt
offering,
and
the
evening
meal
offering,
and
the
king’s
burnt
offering,
and
his
meal
offering,
with
the
burnt
offering
of
all
the
people
of
the
land,
and
their
meal
offering,
and
their
drink
offerings;
and
sprinkle
upon
it
all
the
blood
of
the
burnt
offering,
and
all
the
blood
of
the
sacrifice:
but
the
brasen
altar
shall
be
for
me
to
inquire
by.
Thus
did
Urijah
the
priest,
according
to
all
that
king
Ahaz
commanded.
And
king
Ahaz
cut
off
the
borders
of
the
bases,
and
removed
the
laver
from
off
them;
and
took
down
the
sea
from
off
the
brasen
oxen
that
were
under
it,
and
put
it
upon
a
pavement
of
stone.
And
the
covered
way
for
the
sabbath,
that
they
had
built
in
the
house,
and
the
king’s
entry
without,
turned
he
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD,
because
of
the
king
of
Assyria.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Ahaz
which
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
Ahaz
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David:
and
Hezekiah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
the
twelfth
year
of
Ahaz
king
of
Judah
began
Hoshea
the
son
of
Elah
to
reign
in
Samaria
over
Israel,
and
reigned
nine
years.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
yet
not
as
the
kings
of
Israel
that
were
before
him.
Against
him
came
up
Shalmaneser
king
of
Assyria;
and
Hoshea
became
his
servant,
and
brought
him
presents.
And
the
king
of
Assyria
found
conspiracy
in
Hoshea;
for
he
had
sent
messengers
to
So
king
of
Egypt,
and
offered
no
present
to
the
king
of
Assyria,
as
he
had
done
year
by
year:
therefore
the
king
of
Assyria
shut
him
up,
and
bound
him
in
prison.
Then
the
king
of
Assyria
came
up
throughout
all
the
land,
and
went
up
to
Samaria,
and
besieged
it
three
years.
In
the
ninth
year
of
Hoshea,
the
king
of
Assyria
took
Samaria,
and
carried
Israel
away
unto
Assyria,
and
placed
them
in
Halah,
and
in
Habor,
on
the
river
of
Gozan,
and
in
the
cities
of
the
Medes.
And
it
was
so,
because
the
children
of
Israel
had
sinned
against
the
LORD
their
God,
which
brought
them
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
from
under
the
hand
of
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
and
had
feared
other
gods,
and
walked
in
the
statutes
of
the
nations,
whom
the
LORD
cast
out
from
before
the
children
of
Israel,
and
of
the
kings
of
Israel,
which
they
made.
And
the
children
of
Israel
did
secretly
things
that
were
not
right
against
the
LORD
their
God,
and
they
built
them
high
places
in
all
their
cities,
from
the
tower
of
the
watchmen
to
the
fenced
city.
and
they
set
them
up
pillars
and
Asherim
upon
every
high
hill,
and
under
every
green
tree:
and
there
they
burnt
incense
in
all
the
high
places,
as
did
the
nations
whom
the
LORD
carried
away
before
them;
and
wrought
wicked
things
to
provoke
the
LORD
to
anger:
and
they
served
idols,
whereof
the
LORD
had
said
unto
them,
Ye
shall
not
do
this
thing.
Yet
the
LORD
testified
unto
Israel,
and
unto
Judah,
by
the
hand
of
every
prophet,
and
of
every
seer,
saying,
Turn
ye
from
your
evil
ways,
and
keep
my
commandments
and
my
statutes,
according
to
all
the
law
which
I
commanded
your
fathers,
and
which
I
sent
to
you
by
the
hand
of
my
servants
the
prophets.
Notwithstanding
they
would
not
hear,
but
hardened
their
neck,
like
to
the
neck
of
their
fathers,
who
believed
not
in
the
LORD
their
God.
And
they
rejected
his
statutes,
and
his
covenant
that
he
made
with
their
fathers,
and
his
testimonies
which
he
testified
unto
them;
and
they
followed
vanity,
and
became
vain,
and
went
after
the
nations
that
were
round
about
them,
concerning
whom
the
LORD
had
charged
them
that
they
should
not
do
like
them.
And
they
forsook
all
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
their
God,
and
made
them
molten
images,
even
two
calves,
and
made
an
Asherah,
and
worshipped
all
the
host
of
heaven,
and
served
Baal.
And
they
caused
their
sons
and
their
daughters
to
pass
through
the
fire,
and
used
divination
and
enchantments,
and
sold
themselves
to
do
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
to
provoke
him
to
anger.
Therefore
the
LORD
was
very
angry
with
Israel,
and
removed
them
out
of
his
sight:
there
was
none
left
but
the
tribe
of
Judah
only.
Also
Judah
kept
not
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
their
God,
but
walked
in
the
statutes
of
Israel
which
they
made.
And
the
LORD
rejected
all
the
seed
of
Israel,
and
afflicted
them,
and
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
spoilers,
until
he
had
cast
them
out
of
his
sight.
For
he
rent
Israel
from
the
house
of
David;
and
they
made
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat
king:
and
Jeroboam
drave
Israel
from
following
the
LORD,
and
made
them
sin
a
great
sin.
And
the
children
of
Israel
walked
in
all
the
sins
of
Jeroboam
which
he
did;
they
departed
not
from
them;
until
the
LORD
removed
Israel
out
of
his
sight,
as
he
spake
by
the
hand
of
all
his
servants
the
prophets.
So
Israel
was
carried
away
out
of
their
own
land
to
Assyria,
unto
this
day.
And
the
king
of
Assyria
brought
men
from
Babylon,
and
from
Cuthah,
and
from
Avva,
and
from
Hamath
and
Sepharvaim,
and
placed
them
in
the
cities
of
Samaria
instead
of
the
children
of
Israel:
and
they
possessed
Samaria,
and
dwelt
in
the
cities
thereof.
And
so
it
was,
at
the
beginning
of
their
dwelling
there,
that
they
feared
not
the
LORD:
therefore
the
LORD
sent
lions
among
them,
which
killed
some
of
them.
Wherefore
they
spake
to
the
king
of
Assyria,
saying,
The
nations
which
thou
hast
carried
away,
and
placed
in
the
cities
of
Samaria,
know
not
the
manner
of
the
God
of
the
land:
therefore
he
hath
sent
lions
among
them,
and,
behold,
they
slay
them,
because
they
know
not
the
manner
of
the
God
of
the
land.
Then
the
king
of
Assyria
commanded,
saying,
Carry
thither
one
of
the
priests
whom
ye
brought
from
thence;
and
let
them
go
and
dwell
there,
and
let
him
teach
them
the
manner
of
the
God
of
the
land.
So
one
of
the
priests
whom
they
had
carried
away
from
Samaria
came
and
dwelt
in
Beth-el,
and
taught
them
how
they
should
fear
the
LORD.
Howbeit
every
nation
made
gods
of
their
own,
and
put
them
in
the
houses
of
the
high
places
which
the
Samaritans
had
made,
every
nation
in
their
cities
wherein
they
dwelt.
And
the
men
of
Babylon
made
Succoth-benoth,
and
the
men
of
Cuth
made
Nergal,
and
the
men
of
Hamath
made
Ashima,
and
the
Avvites
made
Nibhaz
and
Tartak,
and
the
Sepharvites
burnt
their
children
in
the
fire
to
Adrammelech
and
Anammelech,
the
gods
of
Sepharvaim.
So
they
feared
the
LORD,
and
made
unto
them
from
among
themselves
priests
of
the
high
places,
which
sacrificed
for
them
in
the
houses
of
the
high
places.
They
feared
the
LORD,
and
served
their
own
gods,
after
the
manner
of
the
nations
from
among
whom
they
had
been
carried
away.
Unto
this
day
they
do
after
the
former
manners:
they
fear
not
the
LORD,
neither
do
they
after
their
statutes,
or
after
their
ordinances,
or
after
the
law
or
after
the
commandment
which
the
LORD
commanded
the
children
of
Jacob,
whom
he
named
Israel;
with
whom
the
LORD
had
made
a
covenant,
and
charged
them,
saying,
Ye
shall
not
fear
other
gods,
nor
bow
yourselves
to
them,
nor
serve
them,
nor
sacrifice
to
them:
but
the
LORD,
who
brought
you
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
with
great
power
and
with
a
stretched
out
arm,
him
shall
ye
fear,
and
unto
him
shall
ye
bow
yourselves,
and
to
him
shall
ye
sacrifice:
and
the
statutes
and
the
ordinances,
and
the
law
and
the
commandment,
which
he
wrote
for
you,
ye
shall
observe
to
do
for
evermore;
and
ye
shall
not
fear
other
gods:
and
the
covenant
that
I
have
made
with
you
ye
shall
not
forget;
neither
shall
ye
fear
other
gods:
but
the
LORD
your
God
shall
ye
fear;
and
he
shall
deliver
you
out
of
the
hand
of
all
your
enemies.
Howbeit
they
did
not
hearken,
but
they
did
after
their
former
manner.
So
these
nations
feared
the
LORD,
and
served
their
graven
images;
their
children
likewise,
and
their
children’s
children,
as
did
their
fathers,
so
do
they
unto
this
day.
Now
it
came
to
pass
in
the
third
year
of
Hoshea
son
of
Elah
king
of
Israel,
that
Hezekiah
the
son
of
Ahaz
king
of
Judah
began
to
reign.
Twenty
and
five
years
old
was
he
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
twenty
and
nine
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Abi
the
daughter
of
Zechariah.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right hi
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
David
his
father
had
done.
He
removed
the
high
places,
and
brake
the
pillars,
and
cut
down
the
Asherah:
And
he
brake
in
pieces
the
brasen
serpent
that
Moses
had
made;
for
unto
those
days
the
children
of
Israel
did
burn
incense
to
it;
and
he
called
it
Nehushtan.
He
trusted
in
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel;
so
that
after
him
was
none
like
him
among
all
the
kings
of
Judah,
nor
among
them
that
were
before
him.
For
he
clave
to
the
LORD,
he
departed
not
from
following
him,
but
kept
his
commandments,
which
the
LORD
commanded
Moses.
And
the
LORD
was
with
him;
whithersoever
he
went
forth
he
prospered:
and
he
rebelled
against
the
king
of
Assyria,
and
served
him
not.
He
smote
the
Philistines
unto
Gaza
and
the
borders
thereof,
from
the
tower
of
the
watchmen
to
the
fenced
city.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
fourth
year
of
king
Hezekiah,
which
was
the
seventh
year
of
Hoshea
son
of
Elah
king
of
Israel,
that
Shalmaneser
king
of
Assyria
came
up
against
Samaria,
and
besieged
it.
And
at
the
end
of
three
years
they
took
it:
even
in
the
sixth
year
of
Hezekiah,
which
was
the
ninth
year
of
Hoshea
king
of
Israel,
Samaria
was
taken.
And
the
king
of
Assyria
carried
Israel
away
unto
Assyria,
and
put
them
in
Halah,
and
in
Habor,
on
the
river
of
Gozan,
and
in
the
cities
of
the
Medes:
because
they
obeyed
not
the
voice
of
the
LORD
their
God,
but
transgressed
his
covenant,
even
all
that
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
commanded,
and
would
not
hear
it,
nor
do
it.
Now
in
the
fourteenth
year
of
king
Hezekiah
did
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria
come
up
against
all
the
fenced
cities
of
Judah,
and
took
them.
And
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah
sent
to
the
king
of
Assyria
to
Lachish,
saying,
I
have
offended;
return
from
me:
that
which
thou
puttest
on
me
will
I
bear.
And
the
king
of
Assyria
appointed
unto
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah
three
hundred
talents
of
silver
and
thirty
talents
of
gold.
And
Hezekiah
gave
him
all
the
silver
that
was
found
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
in
the
treasures
of
the
king’s
house.
At
that
time
did
Hezekiah
cut
off
the
gold
from
the
doors
of
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
and
from
the
pillars
which
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah
had
overlaid,
and
gave
it
to
the
king
of
Assyria.
And
the
king
of
Assyria
sent
Tartan
and
Rab-saris
and
Rabshakeh
from
Lachish
to
king
Hezekiah
with
a
great
army
unto
Jerusalem.
And
they
went
up
and
came
to
Jerusalem.
And
when
they
were
come
up,
they
came
and
stood
by
the
conduit
of
the
upper
pool,
which
is
in
the
highway
of
the
fuller’s
field.
And
when
they
had
called
to
the
king,
there
came
out
to
them
Eliakim
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
which
was
over
the
household,
and
Shebnah
the
scribe,
and
Joah
the
son
of
Asaph
the
recorder.
And
Rabshakeh
said
unto
them,
Say
ye
now
to
Hezekiah,
Thus
saith
the
great
king,
the
king
of
Assyria,
What
confidence
is
this
wherein
thou
trustest?
Thou
sayest,
but
they
are
but
vain
words,
There
is
counsel
and
strength
for
the
war.
Now
on
whom
dost
thou
trust,
that
thou
hast
rebelled
against
me?
Now,
behold,
thou
trustest
upon
the
staff
of
this
bruised
reed,
even
upon
Egypt;
whereon
if
a
man
lean,
it
will
go
into
his
hand,
and
pierce
it:
so
is
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt
unto
all
that
trust
on
him.
But
if
ye
say
unto
me,
We
trust
in
the
LORD
our
God:
is
not
that
he,
whose
high
places
and
whose
altars
Hezekiah
hath
taken
away,
and
hath
said
to
Judah
and
to
Jerusalem,
Ye
shall
worship
before
this
altar
in
Jerusalem?
Now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
give
pledges
to
my
master
the
king
of
Assyria,
and
I
will
give
thee
two
thousand
horses,
if
thou
be
able
on
thy
part
to
set
riders
upon
them.
How
then
canst
thou
turn
away
the
face
of
one
captain
of
the
least
of
my
master’s
servants,
and
put
thy
trust
on
Egypt
for
chariots
and
for
horsemen?
Am
I
now
come
up
without
the
LORD
against
this
place
to
destroy
it?
The
LORD
said
unto
me,
Go
up
against
this
land,
and
destroy
it.
Then
said
Eliakim
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
and
Shebnah,
and
Joah,
unto
Rabshakeh,
Speak,
I
pray
thee,
to
thy
servants
in
the
Syrian
language;
for
we
understand
it:
and
speak
not
with
us
in
the
Jews’
language,
in
the
ears
of
the
people
that
are
on
the
wall.
But
Rabshakeh
said
unto
them,
Hath
my
master
sent
me
to
thy
master,
and
to
thee,
to
speak
these
words?
hath
he
not
sent
me
to
the
men
which
sit
on
the
wall,
to
eat
their
own
dung,
and
to
drink
their
own
water
with
you?
Then
Rabshakeh
stood,
and
cried
with
a
loud
voice
in
the
Jews’
language,
and
spake,
saying,
Hear
ye
the
word
of
the
great
king,
the
king
of
Assyria.
Thus
saith
the
king,
Let
not
Hezekiah
deceive
you;
for
he
shall
not
be
able
to
deliver
you
out
of
his
hand:
neither
let
Hezekiah
make
you
trust
in
the
LORD,
saying,
The
LORD
will
surely
deliver
us,
and
this
city
shall
not
be
given
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria.
Hearken
not
to
Hezekiah:
for
thus
saith
the
king
of
Assyria,
Make
your
peace
with
me,
and
come
out
to
me;
and
eat
ye
every
one
of
his
vine,
and
every
one
of
his
fig
tree,
and
drink
ye
every
one
the
waters
of
his
own
cistern;
Until
I
come
and
take
you
away
to
a
land
like
your
own
land,
a
land
of
corn
and
wine,
a
land
of
bread
and
vineyards,
a
land
of
oil
olive
and
of
honey,
that
ye
may
live,
and
not
die:
and
hearken
not
unto
Hezekiah,
when
he
persuadeth
you,
saying,
The
LORD
will
deliver
us.
Hath
any
of
the
gods
of
the
nations
ever
delivered
his
land
out
of
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria?
Where
are
the
gods
of
Hamath,
and
of
Arpad?
where
are
the
gods
of
Sepharvaim,
of
Hena,
and
Ivvah?
have
they
delivered
Samaria
out
of
my
hand?
Who
are
they
among
all
the
gods
of
the
countries,
that
have
delivered
their
country
out
of
my
hand,
that
the
LORD
should
deliver
Jerusalem
out
of
my
hand?
But
the
people
held
their
peace,
and
answered
him
not
a
word:
for
the
king’s
commandment
was,
saying,
Answer
him
not.
Then
came
Eliakim
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
which
was
over
the
household,
and
Shebna
the
scribe,
and
Joah
the
son
of
Asaph
the
recorder,
to
Hezekiah,
with
their
clothes
rent,
and
told
him
the
words
of
Rabshakeh.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
king
Hezekiah
heard
it,
that
he
rent
his
clothes,
and
covered
himself
with
sackcloth,
and
went
into
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
he
sent
Eliakim,
which
was
over
the
household,
and
Shebna
the
scribe,
and
the
elders
of
the
priests,
covered
with
sackcloth,
unto
Isaiah
the
prophet,
the
son
of
Amoz.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
Hezekiah,
This
day
is
a
day
of
trouble,
and
of
rebuke,
and
of contumely:
for
the
children
are
come
to
the
birth,
and
there
is
not
strength
to
bring
forth.
It
may
be
the
LORD
thy
God
will
hear
all
the
words
of
Rabshakeh,
whom
the
king
of
Assyria
his
master
hath
sent
to
reproach
the
living
God,
and
will
rebuke
the
words
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
heard:
wherefore
lift
up
thy
prayer
for
the
remnant
that
is
left.
So
the
servants
of
king
Hezekiah
came
to
Isaiah.
And
Isaiah
said
unto
them,
Thus
shall
ye
say
to
your
master,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Be
not
afraid
of
the
words
that
thou
hast
heard,
wherewith
the
servants
of
the
king
of
Assyria
have
blasphemed
me.
Behold,
I
will
put
a
spirit
in
him,
and
he
shall
hear
a
rumour,
and
shall
return
to
his
own
land;
and
I
will
cause
him
to
fall
by
the
sword
in
his
own
land.
So
Rabshakeh
returned,
and
found
the
king
of
Assyria
warring
against
Libnah:
for
he
had
heard
that
he
was
departed
from
Lachish.
And
when
he
heard
say
of
Tirhakah
king
of
Ethiopia,
Behold,
he
is
come
out
to
fight
against
thee:
he
sent
messengers
again
unto
Hezekiah,
saying,
Thus
shall
ye
speak
to
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah,
saying,
Let
not
thy
God
in
whom
thou
trustest
deceive
thee,
saying,
Jerusalem
shall
not
be
given
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria.
Behold,
thou
hast
heard
what
the
kings
of
Assyria
have
done
to
all
lands,
by
destroying
them
utterly:
and shalt
thou
be
delivered?
Have
the
gods
of
the
nations
delivered
them,
which
my
fathers
have
destroyed,
Gozan,
and
Haran,
and
Rezeph,
and
the
children
of
Edom
which
were
in
Telassar?
Where
is
the
king
of
Hamath,
and
the
king
of
Arpad,
and
the
king
of
the
city
of
Sepharvaim,
of
Hena,
and
Ivvah?
And
Hezekiah
received
the
letter
from
the
hand
of
the
messengers,
and
read
it:
and
Hezekiah
went
up
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
spread
it
before
the
LORD.
And
Hezekiah
prayed
before
the
LORD,
and
said,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
that
sittest
upon
the
cherubim,
thou
art
the
God,
even
thou
alone,
of
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth;
thou
hast
made
heaven
and
earth.
Incline
thine
ear,
O
LORD,
and
hear;
open
thine
eyes,
O
LORD,
and
see:
and
hear
the
words
of
Sennacherib,
wherewith
he
hath
sent
him
to
reproach
the
living
God.
Of
a
truth,
LORD,
the
kings
of
Assyria
have
laid
waste
the
nations
and
their
lands,
and
have
cast
their
gods
into
the
fire:
for
they
were
no
gods,
but
the
work
of
men’s
hands,
wood
and
stone;
therefore
they
have
destroyed
them.
Now
therefore,
O
LORD
our
God,
save
thou
us,
I
beseech
thee,
out
of
his
hand,
that
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth
may
know
that
thou
art
the
LORD
God,
even
thou
only.
Then
Isaiah
the
son
of
Amoz
sent
to
Hezekiah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Whereas
thou
hast
prayed
to
me
against
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria,
I
have
heard
thee.
This
is
the
word
that
the
LORD
hath
spoken
concerning
him:
The
virgin
daughter
of
Zion
hath
despised
thee
and
laughed
thee
to
scorn;
the
daughter
of
Jerusalem
hath
shaken
her
head
at
thee.
Whom
hast
thou
reproached
and
blasphemed?
and
against
whom
hast
thou
exalted
thy
voice
and
lifted
up
thine
eyes
on
high?
even
against
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
By
thy
messengers
thou
hast
reproached
the
Lord,
and
hast
said,
With
the
multitude
of
my
chariots
am
I
come
up
to
the
height
of
the
mountains,
to
the
innermost
parts
of
Lebanon;
and
I
will
cut
down
the
tall
cedars
thereof,
and
the
choice
fir
trees
thereof:
and
I
will
enter
into
his
farthest
lodging
place,
the
forest
of
his
fruitful
field.
I
have
digged
and
drunk
strange
waters,
and
with
the
sole
of
my
feet
will
I
dry
up
all
the
rivers
of
Egypt.
Hast
thou
not
heard
how
I
have
done
it
long
ago,
and
formed
it
of
ancient
times?
now
have
I
brought
it
to
pass,
that
thou shouldest
be
to
lay
waste
fenced
cities
into
ruinous
heaps.
Therefore
their
inhabitants
were
of
small
power,
they
were
dismayed
and
confounded;
they
were
as
the
grass
of
the
field,
and
as
the
green
herb,
as
the
grass
on
the
housetops,
and
as
corn
blasted
before
it
be
grown
up.
But
I
know
thy
sitting
down,
and
thy
going
out,
and
thy
coming
in,
and
thy
raging
against
me.
Because
of
thy
raging
against
me,
and
for
that
thine
arrogancy
is
come
up
into
mine
ears,
therefore
will
I
put
my
hook
in
thy
nose,
and
my
bridle
in
thy
lips,
and
I
will
turn
thee
back
by
the
way
by
which
thou
camest.
And
this
shall
be
the
sign
unto
thee:
ye
shall
eat
this
year
that
which
groweth
of
itself,
and
in
the
second
year
that
which
springeth
of
the
same;
and
in
the
third
year
sow
ye,
and
reap,
and
plant
vineyards,
and
eat
the
fruit
thereof.
And
the
remnant
that
is
escaped
of
the
house
of
Judah
shall
again
take
root
downward,
and
bear
fruit
upward.
For
out
of
Jerusalem
shall
go
forth
a
remnant,
and
out
of
mount
Zion
they
that
shall
escape:
the
zeal
of
the
LORD
shall
perform
this.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
the
king
of
Assyria,
He
shall
not
come
unto
this
city,
nor
shoot
an
arrow
there,
neither
shall
he
come
before
it
with
shield,
nor
cast
a
mount
against
it.
By
the
way
that
he
came,
by
the
same
shall
he
return,
and
he
shall
not
come
unto
this
city,
saith
the
LORD.
For
I
will
defend
this
city
to
save
it,
for
mine
own
sake,
and
for
my
servant
David’s
sake.
And
it
came
to
pass
that
night,
that
the
angel
of
the
LORD
went
forth,
and
smote
in
the
camp
of
the
Assyrians
an
hundred
fourscore
and
five
thousand:
and
when
men
arose
early
in
the
morning,
behold,
they
were
all
dead
corpses.
So
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria
departed,
and
went
and
returned,
and
dwelt
at
Nineveh.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
was
worshipping
in
the
house
of
Nisroch
his
god,
that
Adrammelech
and
Sharezer
smote
him
with
the
sword:
and
they
escaped
into
the
land
of
Ararat.
And
Esar-haddon
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
those
days
was
Hezekiah
sick
unto
death.
And
Isaiah
the
prophet
the
son
of
Amoz
came
to
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Set
thine
house
in
order;
for
thou shalt
die,
and
not
live.
Then
he
turned
his
face
to
the
wall,
and
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
Remember
now,
O
LORD,
I
beseech
thee,
how
I
have
walked
before
thee
in
truth
and
with
a
perfect
heart,
and
have
done
that
which
is
good
in
thy
sight.
And
Hezekiah
wept
sore.
And
it
came
to
pass,
afore
Isaiah
was
gone
out
into
the
middle
part
of
the
city,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
him,
saying,
Turn
again,
and
say
to
Hezekiah
the
prince
of
my
people,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
David
thy
father,
I
have
heard
thy
prayer,
I
have
seen
thy
tears:
behold,
I
will
heal
thee:
on
the
third
day
thou shalt
go
up
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
I
will
add
unto
thy
days
fifteen
years;
and
I
will
deliver
thee
and
this
city
out
of
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria;
and
I
will
defend
this
city
for
mine
own
sake,
and
for
my
servant
David’s
sake.
And
Isaiah
said,
Take
a
cake
of
figs.
And
they
took
and
laid
it
on
the
boil,
and
he
recovered.
And
Hezekiah
said
unto
Isaiah,
What
shall
be
the
sign
that
the
LORD
will
heal
me,
and
that
I
shall
go
up
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD
the
third
day?
And
Isaiah
said,
This
shall
be
the
sign
unto
thee
from
the
LORD,
that
the
LORD
will
do
the
thing
that
he
hath
spoken:
shall
the
shadow
go
forward
ten
steps,
or
go
back
ten
steps?
And
Hezekiah
answered,
It
is
a
light
thing
for
the
shadow
to
decline
ten
steps:
nay,
but
let
the
shadow
return
backward
ten
steps.
And
Isaiah
the
prophet
cried
unto
the
LORD:
and
he
brought
the
shadow
ten
steps
backward,
by
which
it
had
gone
down
on
the
dial
of
Ahaz.
At
that
time
Berodach-baladan
the
son
of
Baladan,
king
of
Babylon,
sent
letters
and
a
present
unto
Hezekiah:
for
he
had
heard
that
Hezekiah
had
been
sick.
And
Hezekiah
hearkened
unto
them,
and
shewed
them
all
the
house
of
his
precious
things,
the
silver,
and
the
gold,
and
the
spices,
and
the
precious
oil,
and
the
house
of
his
armour,
and
all
that
was
found
in
his
treasures:
there
was
nothing
in
his
house,
nor
in
all
his
dominion
that
Hezekiah
shewed
them
not.
Then
came
Isaiah
the
prophet
unto
king
Hezekiah,
and
said
unto
him,
What
said
these
men?
and
from
whence
came
they
unto
thee?
And
Hezekiah
said,
They
are
come
from
a
far
country,
even
from
Babylon.
And
he
said,
What
have
they
seen
in
thine
house?
And
Hezekiah
answered,
All
that
is
in
mine
house
have
they
seen:
there
is
nothing
among
my
treasures
that
I
have
not
shewed
them.
And
Isaiah
said
unto
Hezekiah,
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD.
Behold,
the
days
come,
that
all
that
is
in
thine
house,
and
that
which
thy
fathers
have
laid
up
in
store
unto
this
day,
shall
be
carried
to
Babylon:
nothing
shall
be
left,
saith
the
LORD.
And
of
thy
sons
that
shall
issue
from
thee,
which
thou shalt
beget,
shall
they
take
away;
and
they
shall
be
eunuchs
in
the
palace
of
the
king
of
Babylon.
Then
said
Hezekiah
unto
Isaiah,
Good
is
the
word
of
the
LORD
which
thou
hast
spoken.
He
said
moreover,
Is
it
not
so,
if
peace
and
truth
shall
be
in
my
days?
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Hezekiah,
and
all
his
might,
and
how
he
made
the
pool,
and
the
conduit,
and
brought
water
into
the
city,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
Hezekiah
slept
with
his
fathers:
and
Manasseh
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Manasseh
was
twelve
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
five
and
fifty
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Hephzi-bah.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
after
the
abominations
of
the
heathen,
whom
the
LORD
cast
out
before
the
children
of
Israel.
For
he
built
again
the
high
places
which
Hezekiah
his
father
had
destroyed;
and
he
reared
up
altars
for
Baal,
and
made
an
Asherah,
as
did
Ahab
king
of
Israel,
and
worshipped
all
the
host
of
heaven,
and
served
them.
And
he
built
altars
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
whereof
the
LORD
said,
In
Jerusalem
will
I
put
my
name.
And
he
built
altars
for
all
the
host
of
heaven
in
the
two
courts
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
he
made
his
son
to
pass
through
the
fire,
and
practised augury,
and
used
enchantments,
and
dealt
with
them
that
had
familiar
spirits,
and
with
wizards:
he
wrought
much
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
to
provoke
him
to
anger.
And
he
set
the
graven
image
of
Asherah,
that
he
had
made,
in
the
house
of
which
the
LORD
said
to
David
and
to
Solomon
his
son,
In
this
house,
and
in
Jerusalem,
which
I
have
chosen
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
will
I
put
my
name
for
ever:
neither
will
I
cause
the
feet
of
Israel
to
wander
any
more
out
of
the
land
which
I
gave
their
fathers;
if
only
they
will
observe
to
do
according
to
all
that
I
have
commanded
them,
and
according
to
all
the
law
that
my
servant
Moses
commanded
them.
But
they
hearkened
not:
and
Manasseh
seduced
them
to
do
that
which
is
evil
more
than
did
the
nations,
whom
the
LORD
destroyed
before
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
LORD
spake
by
his
servants
the
prophets,
saying,
Because
Manasseh
king
of
Judah
hath
done
these
abominations,
and
hath
done
wickedly
above
all
that
the
Amorites
did,
which
were
before
him,
and
hath
made
Judah
also
to
sin
with
his
idols:
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Behold,
I
bring
such
evil
upon
Jerusalem
and
Judah,
that
whosoever
heareth
of
it,
both
his
ears
shall
tingle.
And
I
will
stretch
over
Jerusalem
the
line
of
Samaria,
and
the
plummet
of
the
house
of
Ahab:
and
I
will
wipe
Jerusalem
as
a
man
wipeth
a
dish,
wiping
it
and
turning
it
upside
down.
And
I
will
cast
off
the
remnant
of
mine
inheritance,
and
deliver
them
into
the
hand
of
their
enemies;
and
they
shall
become
a
prey
and
a
spoil
to
all
their
enemies;
because
they
have
done
that
which
is
evil
in
my
sight,
and
have
provoked
me
to
anger,
since
the
day
their
fathers
came
forth
out
of
Egypt,
even
unto
this
day.
Moreover
Manasseh
shed
innocent
blood
very
much,
till
he
had
filled
Jerusalem
from
one
end
to
another;
beside
his
sin
wherewith
he
made
Judah
to
sin,
in
doing
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Manasseh,
and
all
that
he
did,
and
his
sin
that
he
sinned,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
Manasseh
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
in
the
garden
of
his
own
house,
in
the
garden
of
Uzza:
and
Amon
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Amon
was
twenty
and
two
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
two
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Meshullemeth
the
daughter
of
Haruz
of
Jotbah.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
as
did
Manasseh
his
father.
And
he
walked
in
all
the
way
that
his
father
walked
in,
and
served
the
idols
that
his
father
served,
and
worshipped
them:
and
he
forsook
the
LORD,
the
God
of
his
fathers,
and
walked
not
in
the
way
of
the
LORD.
And
the
servants
of
Amon
conspired
against
him,
and
put
the
king
to
death
in
his
own
house.
But
the
people
of
the
land
slew
all
them
that
had
conspired
against
king
Amon;
and
the
people
of
the
land
made
Josiah
his
son
king
in
his
stead.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Amon
which
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
And
he
was
buried
in
his
sepulchre
in
the
garden
of
Uzza:
and
Josiah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Josiah
was
eight
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
thirty
and
one
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Jedidah
the
daughter
of
Adaiah
of
Bozkath.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
and
walked
in
all
the
way
of
David
his
father,
and
turned
not
aside
to
the
right
hand
or
to
the
left.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
eighteenth
year
of
king
Josiah,
that
the
king
sent
Shaphan
the
son
of
Azaliah,
the
son
of
Meshullam,
the
scribe,
to
the
house
of
the
LORD,
saying,
Go
up
to
Hilkiah
the
high
priest,
that
he
may
sum
the
money
which
is
brought
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
which
the
keepers
of
the
door
have
gathered
of
the
people:
and
let
them
deliver
it
into
the
hand
of
the
workmen
that
have
the
oversight
of
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
let
them
give
it
to
the
workmen
which
are
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
to
repair
the
breaches
of
the
house;
unto
the
carpenters,
and
to
the
builders,
and
to
the
masons;
and
for
buying
timber
and
hewn
stone
to
repair
the
house.
Howbeit
there
was
no
reckoning
made
with
them
of
the
money
that
was
delivered
into
their
hand;
for
they
dealt
faithfully.
And
Hilkiah
the
high
priest
said
unto
Shaphan
the
scribe,
I
have
found
the
book
of
the
law
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
Hilkiah
delivered
the
book
to
Shaphan,
and
he
read
it.
And
Shaphan
the
scribe
came
to
the
king,
and
brought
the
king
word
again,
and
said,
Thy
servants
have
emptied
out
the
money
that
was
found
in
the
house,
and
have
delivered
it
into
the
hand
of
the
workmen
that
have
the
oversight
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
Shaphan
the
scribe
told
the
king,
saying,
Hilkiah
the
priest
hath
delivered
me
a
book.
And
Shaphan
read
it
before
the
king.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
king
had
heard
the
words
of
the
book
of
the
law,
that
he
rent
his
clothes.
And
the
king
commanded
Hilkiah
the
priest,
and
Ahikam
the
son
of
Shaphan,
and
Achbor
the
son
of
Micaiah,
and
Shaphan
the
scribe,
and
Asaiah
the
king’s
servant,
saying,
Go
ye,
inquire
of
the
LORD
for
me,
and
for
the
people,
and
for
all
Judah,
concerning
the
words
of
this
book
that
is
found:
for
great
is
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
that
is
kindled
against
us,
because
our
fathers
have
not
hearkened
unto
the
words
of
this
book,
to
do
according
unto
all
that
which
is
written
concerning
us.
So
Hilkiah
the
priest,
and
Ahikam,
and
Achbor,
and
Shaphan,
and
Asaiah,
went
unto
Huldah
the
prophetess,
the
wife
of
Shallum
the
son
of
Tikvah,
the
son
of
Harhas,
keeper
of
the
wardrobe; (now
she
dwelt
in
Jerusalem
in
the
second
quarter;)
and
they
communed
with
her.
And
she
said
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
Tell
ye
the
man
that
sent
you
unto
me,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
bring
evil
upon
this
place,
and
upon
the
inhabitants
thereof,
even
all
the
words
of
the
book
which
the
king
of
Judah
hath
read:
Because
they
have
forsaken
me,
and
have
burned
incense
unto
other
gods,
that
they
might
provoke
me
to
anger
with
all
the
work
of
their
hands;
therefore
my
wrath
shall
be
kindled
against
this
place,
and
it
shall
not
be
quenched.
But
unto
the
king
of
Judah,
who
sent
you
to
inquire
of
the
LORD,
thus
shall
ye
say
to
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
As
touching
the
words
which
thou
hast
heard,
because
thine
heart
was
tender,
and
thou
didst
humble
thyself
before
the
LORD,
when
thou
heardest
what
I
spake
against
this
place,
and
against
the
inhabitants
thereof,
that
they
should
become
a
desolation
and
a
curse,
and
hast
rent
thy
clothes,
and
wept
before
me;
I
also
have
heard
thee,
saith
the
LORD.
Therefore,
behold,
I
will
gather
thee
to
thy
fathers,
and
thou shalt
be
gathered
to
thy
grave
in
peace,
neither
shall
thine
eyes
see
all
the
evil
which
I
will
bring
upon
this
place.
And
they
brought
the
king
word
again.
And
the
king
sent,
and
they
gathered
unto
him
all
the
elders
of
Judah
and
of
Jerusalem.
And
the
king
went
up
to
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
all
the
men
of
Judah
and
all
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
with
him,
and
the
priests,
and
the
prophets,
and
all
the
people,
both
small
and
great:
and
he
read
in
their
ears
all
the
words
of
the
book
of
the
covenant
which
was
found
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
king
stood
by
the
pillar,
and
made
a
covenant
before
the
LORD,
to
walk
after
the
LORD,
and
to
keep
his
commandments,
and
his
testimonies,
and
his
statutes,
with
all
his
heart,
and
all
his
soul,
to
confirm
the
words
of
this
covenant
that
were
written
in
this
book:
and
all
the
people
stood
to
the
covenant.
And
the
king
commanded
Hilkiah
the
high
priest,
and
the
priests
of
the
second
order,
and
the
keepers
of
the
door,
to
bring
forth
out
of
the
temple
of
the
LORD
all
the
vessels
that
were
made
for
Baal,
and
for
the
Asherah,
and
for
all
the
host
of
heaven:
and
he
burned
them
without
Jerusalem
in
the
fields
of
Kidron,
and
carried
the
ashes
of
them
unto
Beth-el.
And
he
put
down
the
idolatrous
priests,
whom
the
kings
of
Judah
had
ordained
to
burn
incense
in
the
high
places
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
in
the
places
round
about
Jerusalem;
them
also
that
burned
incense
unto
Baal,
to
the
sun,
and
to
the
moon,
and
to
the
planets,
and
to
all
the
host
of
heaven.
And
he
brought
out
the
Asherah
from
the
house
of
the
LORD,
without
Jerusalem,
unto
the
brook
Kidron,
and
burned
it
at
the
brook
Kidron,
and
stamped
it
small
to
powder,
and
cast
the
powder
thereof
upon
the
graves
of
the
common
people.
And
he
brake
down
the
houses
of
the
sodomites,
that
were
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
where
the
women
wove
hangings
for
the
Asherah.
And
he
brought
all
the
priests
out
of
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
defiled
the
high
places
where
the
priests
had
burned
incense,
from
Geba
to
Beer-sheba;
and
he
brake
down
the
high
places
of
the
gates
that
were
at
the
entering
in
of
the
gate
of
Joshua
the
governor
of
the
city,
which
were
on
a
man’s
left
hand
at
the
gate
of
the
city.
Nevertheless
the
priests
of
the
high
places
came
not
up
to
the
altar
of
the
LORD
in
Jerusalem,
but
they
did
eat
unleavened
bread
among
their
brethren.
And
he
defiled
Topheth,
which
is
in
the
valley
of
the
children
of
Hinnom,
that
no
man
might
make
his
son
or
his
daughter
to
pass
through
the
fire
to
Molech.
And
he
took
away
the
horses
that
the
kings
of
Judah
had
given
to
the
sun,
at
the
entering
in
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
by
the
chamber
of
Nathan-melech
the
chamberlain,
which
was
in
the
precincts;
and
he
burned
the
chariots
of
the
sun
with
fire.
And
the
altars
that
were
on
the
roof
of
the
upper
chamber
of
Ahaz,
which
the
kings
of
Judah
had
made,
and
the
altars
which
Manasseh
had
made
in
the
two
courts
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
did
the
king
break
down,
and
beat
them
down
from
thence,
and
cast
the
dust
of
them
into
the
brook
Kidron.
And
the
high
places
that
were
before
Jerusalem,
which
were
on
the
right
hand
of
the
mount
of
corruption,
which
Solomon
the
king
of
Israel
had
builded
for
Ashtoreth
the
abomination
of
the
Zidonians,
and
for
Chemosh
the
abomination
of
Moab,
and
for
Milcom
the
abomination
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
did
the
king
defile.
And
he
brake
in
pieces
the
pillars,
and
cut
down
the
Asherim,
and
filled
their
places
with
the
bones
of
men.
Moreover
the
altar
that
was
at
Beth-el,
and
the
high
place
which
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
who
made
Israel
to
sin,
had
made,
even
that
altar
and
the
high
place
he
brake
down;
and
he
burned
the
high
place
and
stamped
it
small
to
powder,
and
burned
the
Asherah.
And
as
Josiah
turned
himself,
he
spied
the
sepulchres
that
were
there
in
the
mount;
and
he
sent,
and
took
the
bones
out
of
the
sepulchres,
and
burned
them
upon
the
altar,
and
defiled
it,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD
which
the
man
of
God
proclaimed,
who
proclaimed
these
things.
Then
he
said,
What
monument
is
that
which
I
see?
And
the
men
of
the
city
told
him,
It
is
the
sepulchre
of
the
man
of
God,
which
came
from
Judah,
and
proclaimed
these
things
that
thou
hast
done
against
the
altar
of
Beth-el.
And
he
said,
Let
him
be;
let
no
man
move
his
bones.
So
they
let
his
bones
alone,
with
the
bones
of
the
prophet
that
came
out
of
Samaria.
And
all
the
houses
also
of
the
high
places
that
were
in
the
cities
of
Samaria,
which
the
kings
of
Israel
had
made
to
provoke
the
LORD
to
anger,
Josiah
took
away,
and
did
to
them
according
to
all
the
acts
that
he
had
done
in
Beth-el.
And
he
slew
all
the
priests
of
the
high
places
that
were
there,
upon
the
altars,
and
burned
men’s
bones
upon
them;
and
he
returned
to
Jerusalem.
And
the
king
commanded
all
the
people,
saying,
Keep
the
passover
unto
the
LORD
your
God,
as
it
is
written
in
this
book
of
the
covenant.
Surely
there
was
not
kept
such
a
passover
from
the
days
of
the
judges
that
judged
Israel,
nor
in
all
the
days
of
the
kings
of
Israel,
nor
of
the
kings
of
Judah;
but
in
the
eighteenth
year
of
king
Josiah
was
this
passover
kept
to
the
LORD
in
Jerusalem.
Moreover
them
that
had
familiar
spirits,
and
the
wizards,
and
the
teraphim,
and
the
idols,
and
all
the
abominations
that
were
spied
in
the
land
of
Judah
and
in
Jerusalem,
did
Josiah
put
away,
that
he
might
confirm
the
words
of
the
law
which
were
written
in
the
book
that
Hilkiah
the
priest
found
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
like
unto
him
was
there
no
king
before
him,
that
turned
to
the
LORD
with
all
his
heart,
and
with
all
his
soul,
and
with
all
his
might,
according
to
all
the
law
of
Moses;
neither
after
him
arose
there
any
like
him.
Notwithstanding
the
LORD
turned
not
from
the
fierceness
of
his
great
wrath,
wherewith
his
anger
was
kindled
against
Judah,
because
of
all
the
provocations
that
Manasseh
had
provoked
him
withal.
And
the
LORD
said,
I
will
remove
Judah
also
out
of
my
sight,
as
I
have
removed
Israel,
and
I
will
cast
off
this
city
which
I
have
chosen,
even
Jerusalem,
and
the
house
of
which
I
said,
My
name
shall
be
there.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Josiah,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
In
his
days Pharaoh-necoh
king
of
Egypt
went
up
against
the
king
of
Assyria
to
the
river
Euphrates:
and
king
Josiah
went
against
him;
and
he
slew
him
at
Megiddo,
when
he
had
seen
him.
And
his
servants
carried
him
in
a
chariot
dead
from
Megiddo,
and
brought
him
to
Jerusalem,
and
buried
him
in
his
own
sepulchre.
And
the
people
of
the
land
took
Jehoahaz
the
son
of
Josiah,
and
anointed
him,
and
made
him
king
in
his
father’s
stead.
Jehoahaz
was
twenty
and
three
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
three
months
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Hamutal
the
daughter
of
Jeremiah
of
Libnah.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
his
fathers
had
done.
And Pharaoh-necoh
put
him
in
bands
at
Riblah
in
the
land
of
Hamath,
that
he
might
not
reign
in
Jerusalem;
and
put
the
land
to
a
tribute
of
an
hundred
talents
of
silver,
and
a
talent
of
gold.
And Pharaoh-necoh
made
Eliakim
the
son
of
Josiah
king
in
the
room
of
Josiah
his
father,
and
changed
his
name
to
Jehoiakim:
but
he
took
Jehoahaz
away;
and
he
came
to
Egypt,
and
died
there.
And
Jehoiakim
gave
the
silver
and
the
gold
to
Pharaoh;
but
he
taxed
the
land
to
give
the
money
according
to
the
commandment
of
Pharaoh:
he
exacted
the
silver
and
the
gold
of
the
people
of
the
land,
of
everyone
according
to
his
taxation,
to
give
it
unto Pharaoh-necoh.
Jehoiakim
was
twenty
and
five
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
eleven
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Zebidah
the
daughter
of
Pedaiah
of
Rumah.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
his
fathers
had
done.
In
his
days
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
came
up,
and
Jehoiakim
became
his
servant
three
years:
then
he
turned
and
rebelled
against
him.
And
the
LORD
sent
against
him
bands
of
the
Chaldeans,
and
bands
of
the
Syrians,
and
bands
of
the
Moabites,
and
bands
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
sent
them
against
Judah
to
destroy
it,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
by
the
hand
of
his
servants
the
prophets.
Surely
at
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
came
this
upon
Judah,
to
remove
them
out
of
his
sight,
for
the
sins
of
Manasseh,
according
to
all
that
he
did;
and
also
for
the
innocent
blood
that
he
shed;
for
he
filled
Jerusalem
with
innocent
blood:
and
the
LORD
would
not
pardon.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jehoiakim,
and
all
that
he
did,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Judah?
So
Jehoiakim
slept
with
his
fathers:
and
Jehoiachin
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
the
king
of
Egypt
came
not
again
any
more
out
of
his
land:
for
the
king
of
Babylon
had
taken,
from
the
brook
of
Egypt
unto
the
river
Euphrates,
all
that
pertained
to
the
king
of
Egypt.
Jehoiachin
was
eighteen
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
in
Jerusalem
three
months:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Nehushta
the
daughter
of
Elnathan
of
Jerusalem.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
his
father
had
done.
At
that
time
the
servants
of
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
came
up
to
Jerusalem,
and
the
city
was
besieged.
And
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
came
unto
the
city,
while
his
servants
were
besieging
it;
and
Jehoiachin
the
king
of
Judah
went
out
to
the
king
of
Babylon,
he,
and
his
mother,
and
his
servants,
and
his
princes,
and
his
officers:
and
the
king
of
Babylon
took
him
in
the
eighth
year
of
his
reign.
And
he
carried
out
thence
all
the
treasures
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
treasures
of
the
king’s
house,
and
cut
in
pieces
all
the
vessels
of
gold
which
Solomon
king
of
Israel
had
made
in
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
as
the
LORD
had
said.
And
he
carried
away
all
Jerusalem,
and
all
the
princes,
and
all
the
mighty
men
of
valour,
even
ten
thousand
captives,
and
all
the
craftsmen
and
the
smiths;
none
remained,
save
the
poorest
sort
of
the
people
of
the
land.
And
he
carried
away
Jehoiachin
to
Babylon;
and
the
king’s
mother,
and
the
king’s
wives,
and
his
officers,
and
the
chief
men
of
the
land,
carried
he
into
captivity
from
Jerusalem
to
Babylon.
And
all
the
men
of
might,
even
seven
thousand,
and
the
craftsmen
and
the
smiths
a
thousand,
all
of
them
strong
and
apt
for
war,
even
them
the
king
of
Babylon
brought
captive
to
Babylon.
And
the
king
of
Babylon
made
Mattaniah
his
father’s
brother
king
in
his
stead,
and
changed
his
name
to
Zedekiah.
Zedekiah
was
twenty
and
one
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
eleven
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Hamutal
the
daughter
of
Jeremiah
of
Libnah.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
Jehoiakim
had
done.
For
through
the
anger
of
the
LORD
did
it
come
to
pass
in
Jerusalem
and
Judah,
until
he
had
cast
them
out
from
his
presence:
and
Zedekiah
rebelled
against
the
king
of
Babylon.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
ninth
year
of
his
reign,
in
the
tenth
month,
in
the
tenth
day
of
the
month,
that
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
came,
he
and
all
his
army,
against
Jerusalem,
and
encamped
against
it;
and
they
built
forts
against
it
round
about.
So
the
city
was
besieged
unto
the
eleventh
year
of
king
Zedekiah.
On
the
ninth
day
of
the
fourth
month
the
famine
was
sore
in
the
city,
so
that
there
was
no
bread
for
the
people
of
the
land.
Then
a
breach
was
made
in
the
city,
and
all
the
men
of
war
fled
by
night
by
the
way
of
the
gate
between
the
two
walls,
which
was
by
the
king’s
garden: (now
the
Chaldeans
were
against
the
city
round
about:)
and
the
king
went
by
the
way
of
the
Arabah.
But
the
army
of
the
Chaldeans
pursued
after
the
king,
and
overtook
him
in
the
plains
of
Jericho:
and
all
his
army
was
scattered
from
him.
Then
they
took
the
king,
and
carried
him
up
unto
the
king
of
Babylon
to
Riblah;
and
they
gave
judgment
upon
him.
And
they
slew
the
sons
of
Zedekiah
before
his
eyes,
and
put
out
the
eyes
of
Zedekiah,
and
bound
him
in
fetters,
and
carried
him
to
Babylon.
Now
in
the
fifth
month,
on
the
seventh
day
of
the
month,
which
was
the
nineteenth
year
of
king
Nebuchadnezzar,
king
of
Babylon,
came
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard,
a
servant
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
unto
Jerusalem:
And
he
burnt
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
king’s
house;
and
all
the
houses
of
Jerusalem,
even
every
great
house,
burnt
he
with
fire.
And
all
the
army
of
the
Chaldeans,
that
were
with
the
captain
of
the
guard,
brake
down
the
walls
of
Jerusalem
round
about.
And
the
residue
of
the
people
that
were
left
in
the
city,
and
those
that
fell
away,
that
fell
to
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
the
residue
of
the
multitude,
did
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
carry
away
captive.
But
the
captain
of
the
guard
left
of
the
poorest
of
the
land
to
be
vinedressers
and
husbandmen.
And
the
pillars
of
brass
that
were
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
bases
and
the
brasen
sea
that
were
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
did
the
Chaldeans
break
in
pieces,
and
carried
the
brass
of
them
to
Babylon.
And
the
pots,
and
the
shovels,
and
the
snuffers,
and
the
spoons,
and
all
the
vessels
of
brass
wherewith
they
ministered,
took
they
away.
And
the
firepans,
and
the
basons;
that
which
was
of
gold,
in
gold;
and
that
which
was
of
silver,
in
silver,
the
captain
of
the
guard
took
away.
The
two
pillars,
the
one
sea,
and
the
bases,
which
Solomon
had
made
for
the
house
of
the
LORD;
the
brass
of
all
these
vessels
was
without
weight.
The
height
of
the
one
pillar
was
eighteen
cubits,
and
a
chapiter
of
brass
was
upon
it:
and
the
height
of
the
chapiter
was
three
cubits;
with
network
and
pomegranates
upon
the
chapiter
round
about,
all
of
brass:
and
like
unto
these
had
the
second
pillar
with
network.
And
the
captain
of
the
guard
took
Seraiah
the
chief
priest,
and
Zephaniah
the
second
priest,
and
the
three
keepers
of
the
door:
and
out
of
the
city
he
took
an
officer
that
was
set
over
the
men
of
war;
and
five
men
of
them
that
saw
the
king’s
face,
which
were
found
in
the
city;
and
the
scribe,
the
captain
of
the
host,
which
mustered
the
people
of
the
land;
and
threescore
men
of
the
people
of
the
land,
that
were
found
in
the
city.
And
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
took
them,
and
brought
them
to
the
king
of
Babylon
to
Riblah.
And
the
king
of
Babylon
smote
them,
and
put
them
to
death
at
Riblah
in
the
land
of
Hamath.
So
Judah
was
carried
away
captive
out
of
his
land.
And
as
for
the
people
that
were
left
in
the
land
of
Judah,
whom
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
had
left,
even
over
them
he
made
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam,
the
son
of
Shaphan,
governor.
Now
when
all
the
captains
of
the
forces,
they
and
their
men,
heard
that
the
king
of
Babylon
had
made
Gedaliah
governor,
they
came
to
Gedaliah
to
Mizpah,
even
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
and
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
Seraiah
the
son
of
Tanhumeth
the
Netophathite,
and
Jaazaniah
the
son
of
the
Maacathite,
they
and
their
men.
And
Gedaliah
sware
to
them
and
to
their
men,
and
said
unto
them,
Fear
not
because
of
the
servants
of
the
Chaldeans:
dwell
in
the
land,
and
serve
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
it
shall
be
well
with
you.
But
it
came
to
pass
in
the
seventh
month,
that
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
the
son
of
Elishama,
of
the
seed
royal,
came,
and
ten
men
with
him,
and
smote
Gedaliah,
that
he
died,
and
the
Jews
and
the
Chaldeans
that
were
with
him
at
Mizpah.
And
all
the
people,
both
small
and
great,
and
the
captains
of
the
forces,
arose,
and
came
to
Egypt:
for
they
were
afraid
of
the
Chaldeans.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
seven
and
thirtieth
year
of
the
captivity
of
Jehoiachin
king
of
Judah,
in
the
twelfth
month,
on
the
seven
and
twentieth
day
of
the
month,
that
Evil-merodach
king
of
Babylon,
in
the
year
that
he
began
to
reign,
did
lift
up
the
head
of
Jehoiachin
king
of
Judah
out
of
prison;
and
he
spake
kindly
to
him,
and
set
his
throne
above
the
throne
of
the
kings
that
were
with
him
in
Babylon.
and
he
changed
his
prison
garments,
and
did
eat
bread
before
him
continually
all
the
days
of
his
life.
and
for
his
allowance,
there
was
a
continual
allowance
given
him
of
the
king,
every
day
a
portion,
all
the
days
of
his
life.
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THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLES.
1 CHRONICLES
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THE FIRST BOOK
OF
THE CHRONICLES.
Adam,
Seth,
Enosh;
Kenan,
Mahalalel,
Jared;
Enoch,
Methuselah,
Lamech;
Noah,
Shem,
Ham,
and
Japheth.
The
sons
of
Japheth;
Gomer,
and
Magog,
and
Madai,
and
Javan,
and
Tubal,
and
Meshech,
and
Tiras.
And
the
sons
of
Gomer;
Ashkenaz,
and
Diphath,
and
Togarmah.
And
the
sons
of
Javan;
Elishah,
and
Tarshish,
Kittim,
and
Rodanim.
The
sons
of
Ham;
Cush,
and
Mizraim,
Put,
and
Canaan.
And
the
sons
of
Cush;
Seba,
and
Havilah,
and
Sabta,
and
Raama,
and
Sabteca.
And
the
sons
of
Raamah;
Sheba,
and
Dedan.
And
Cush
begat
Nimrod:
he
began
to
be
a
mighty
one
in
the
earth.
And
Mizraim
begat
Ludim,
and
Anamim,
and
Lehabim,
and
Naphtuhim,
and
Pathrusim,
and
Casluhim (from
whence
came
the
Philistines),
and
Caphtorim.
And
Canaan
begat
Zidon
his
firstborn,
and
Heth;
and
the
Jebusite,
and
the
Amorite,
and
the
Girgashite;
and
the
Hivite,
and
the
Arkite,
and
the
Sinite;
and
the
Arvadite,
and
the
Zemarite,
and
the
Hamathite.
The
sons
of
Shem;
Elam,
and
Asshur,
and
Arpachshad,
and
Lud,
and
Aram,
and
Uz,
and
Hul,
and
Gether.,
and
Meshech.
And
Arpachshad
begat
Shelah,
and
Shelah
begat
Eber.
And
unto
Eber
were
born
two
sons:
the
name
of
the
one
was
Peleg;
for
in
his
days
the
earth
was
divided;
and
his
brother’s
name
was
Joktan.
And
Joktan
begat
Almodad,
and
Sheleph,
and
Hazarmaveth,
and
Jerah;
and
Hadoram,
and
Uzal,
and
Diklah;
and
Ebal,
and
Abimael,
and
Sheba;
and
Ophir,
and
Havilah,
and
Jobab;
All
these
were
the
sons
of
Joktan.
Shem,
Arpachshad,
Shelah;
Eber,
Peleg,
Reu;
Serug,
Nahor,
Terah;
Abram (the
same
is
Abraham).
The
sons
of
Abraham;
Isaac,
and
Ishmael.
These
are
their
generations:
the
firstborn
of
Ishmael,
Nebaioth;
then
Kedar,
and
Adbeel,
and
Mibsam,
Mishma,
and
Dumah,
Massa;
Hadad,
and
Tema,
Jetur,
Naphish,
and
Kedemah.
These
are
the
sons
of
Ishmael.
And
the
sons
of
Keturah,
Abraham’s
concubine:
she
bare
Zimran,
and
Jokshan,
and
Medan,
and
Midian,
and
Ishbak,
and
Shuah.
And
the
sons
of
Jokshan;
Sheba,
and
Dedan.
And
the
sons
of
Midian;
Ephah,
and
Epher,
and
Hanoch,
and
Abida,
and
Eldaah.
All
these
were
the
sons
of
Keturah.
And
Abraham
begat
Isaac.
The
sons
of
Isaac;
Esau,
and
Israel.
The
sons
of
Esau;
Eliphaz,
Reuel,
and
Jeush,
and
Jalam,
and
Korah.
The
sons
of
Eliphaz;
Teman,
and
Omar,
Zephi,
and
Gatam,
Kenaz,
and
Timna,
and
Amalek.
The
sons
of
Reuel;
Nahath,
Zerah,
Shammah,
and
Mizzah.
And
the
sons
of
Seir;
Lotan
and
Shobal
and
Zibeon
and
Anah,
and
Dishon
and
Ezer
and
Dishan.
And
the
sons
of
Lotan;
Hori
and
Homam:
and
Timna
was
Lotan’s
sister.
The
sons
of
Shobal;
Alian
and
Manahath
and
Ebal,
Shephi
and
Onam.
And
the
sons
of
Zibeon;
Aiah
and
Anah.
The
sons
of
Anah;
Dishon.
And
the
sons
of
Dishon;
Hamran
and
Eshban
and
Ithran
and
Cheran.
The
sons
of
Ezer;
Bilhan
and
Zaavan,
Jaakan.
The
sons
of
Dishan;
Uz
and
Aran.
Now
these
are
the
kings
that
reigned
in
the
land
of
Edom,
before
there
reigned
any
king
over
the
children
of
Israel:
Bela
the
son
of
Beor;
and
the
name
of
his
city
was
Dinhabah,
And
Bela
died,
and
Jobab
the
son
of
Zerah
of
Bozrah
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Jobab
died,
and
Husham
of
the
land
of
the
Temanites
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Husham
died,
and
Hadad
the
son
of
Bedad,
which
smote
Midian
in
the
field
of
Moab,
reigned
in
his
stead:
and
the
name
of
his
city
was
Avith.
And
Hadad
died,
and
Samlah
of
Masrekah
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Samlah
died,
and
Shaul
of
Rehoboth
by
the
River
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Shaul
died,
and
Baal-hanan
the
son
of
Achbor
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Baal-hanan
died,
and
Hadad
reigned
in
his
stead;
and
the
name
of
his
city
was
Pai:
and
his
wife’s
name
was
Mehetabel,
the
daughter
of
Matred,
the
daughter
of Me-zahab.
And
Hadad
died.
And
the
dukes
of
Edom
were;
duke
Timna,
duke
Aliah,
duke
Jetheth;
duke
Oholibamah,
duke
Elah,
duke
Pinon;
duke
Kenaz,
duke
Teman,
duke
Mibzar;
duke
Magdiel,
duke
Iram.
These
are
the
dukes
of
Edom.
These
are
the
sons
of
Israel;
Reuben,
Simeon,
Levi,
and
Judah,
Issachar
and
Zebulun;
Dan,
Joseph
and
Benjamin,
Naphtali,
Gad
and
Asher.
The
sons
of
Judah;
Er,
and
Onan,
and
Shelah:
which
three
were
born
unto
him
of
Bath-shua
the
Canaanitess.
And
Er,
Judah’s
firstborn,
was
wicked
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD;
and
he
slew
him.
And
Tamar
his
daughter
in
law
bare
him
Perez
and
Zerah.
All
the
sons
of
Judah
were
five.
The
sons
of
Perez;
Hezron
and
Hamul.
And
the
sons
of
Zerah;
Zimri,
and
Ethan,
and
Heman,
and
Calcol,
and
Dara:
five
of
them
in
all.
And
the
sons
of
Carmi;
Achar,
the
troubler
of
Israel,
who
committed
a
trespass
in
the
devoted
thing.
And
the
sons
of
Ethan;
Azariah.
The
sons
also
of
Hezron,
that
were
born
unto
him;
Jerahmeel,
and
Ram,
and
Chelubai.
And
Ram
begat
Amminadab;
and
Amminadab
begat
Nahshon,
prince
of
the
children
of
Judah;
and
Nahshon
begat
Salma,
and
Salma
begat
Boaz;
and
Boaz
begat
Obed,
and
Obed
begat
Jesse;
and
Jesse
begat
his
firstborn
Eliab,
and
Abinadab
the
second,
and
Shimea
the
third;
Nethanel
the
fourth,
Raddai
the
fifth;
Ozem
the
sixth,
David
the
seventh:
and
their
sisters
were
Zeruiah
and
Abigail.
And
the
sons
of
Zeruiah;
Abishai,
and
Joab,
and
Asahel,
three.
And
Abigail
bare
Amasa:
and
the
father
of
Amasa
was
Jether
the
Ishmaelite.
And
Caleb
the
son
of
Hezron
begat
children
of
Azubah
his
wife,
and
of
Jerioth:
and
these
were
her
sons;
Jesher,
and
Shobab,
and
Ardon.
And
Azubah
died,
and
Caleb
took
unto
him
Ephrath,
which
bare
him
Hur.
And
Hur
begat
Uri,
and
Uri
begat
Bezalel.
And
afterward
Hezron
went
in
to
the
daughter
of
Machir
the
father
of
Gilead;
whom
he
took
to
wife
when
he
was
threescore
years
old;
and
she
bare
him
Segub.
And
Segub
begat
Jair,
who
had
three
and
twenty
cities
in
the
land
of
Gilead.
And
Geshur
and
Aram
took
the
towns
of
Jair
from
them,
with
Kenath,
and
the
villages
thereof,
even
threescore
cities.
All
these
were
the
sons
of
Machir
the
father
of
Gilead:
And
after
that
Hezron
was
dead
in
Caleb-ephrathah,
then
Abijah
Hezron’s
wife
bare
him
Ashhur
the
father
of
Tekoa.
And
the
sons
of
Jerahmeel
the
firstborn
of
Hezron
were
Ram
the
firstborn,
and
Bunah,
and
Oren,
and
Ozem,
Ahijah.
And
Jerahmeel
had
another
wife,
whose
name
was
Atarah;
she
was
the
mother
of
Onam.
And
the
sons
of
Ram
the
firstborn
of
Jerahmeel
were
Maaz,
and
Jamin,
and
Eker.
And
the
sons
of
Onam
were
Shammai,
and
Jada:
and
the
sons
of
Shammai;
Nadab,
and
Abishur.
And
the
name
of
the
wife
of
Abishur
was
Abihail;
and
she
bare
him
Ahban,
and
Molid.
And
the
sons
of
Nadab;
Seled,
and
Appaim:
but
Seled
died
without
children.
And
the
sons
of
Appaim;
Ishi.
And
the
sons
of
Ishi;
Sheshan.
And
the
sons
of
Sheshan;
Ahlai.
And
the
sons
of
Jada
the
brother
of
Shammai;
Jether,
and
Jonathan:
and
Jether
died
without
children.
And
the
sons
of
Jonathan;
Peleth,
and
Zaza.
These
were
the
sons
of
Jerahmeel.
Now
Sheshan
had
no
sons,
but
daughters.
And
Sheshan
had
a
servant,
an
Egyptian,
whose
name
was
Jarha.
Sheshan
gave
his
daughter
to
Jarha
his
servant
to
wife;
and
she
bare
him
Attai.
And
Attai
begat
Nathan,
and
Nathan
begat
Zabad;
and
Zabad
begat
Ephlal,
and
Ephlal
begat
Obed;
and
Obed
begat
Jehu,
and
Jehu
begat
Azariah;
and
Azariah
begat
Helez,
and
Helez
begat
Eleasah;
and
Eleasah
begat
Sismai,
and
Sismai
begat
Shallum;
and
Shallum
begat
Jekamiah,
and
Jekamiah
begat
Elishama.
And
the
sons
of
Caleb
the
brother
of
Jerahmeel
were
Mesha
his
firstborn,
which
was
the
father
of
Ziph;
and
the
sons
of
Mareshah
the
father
of
Hebron.
And
the
sons
of
Hebron;
Korah,
and
Tappuah,
and
Rekem,
and
Shema.
And
Shema
begat
Raham,
the
father
of
Jorkeam;
and
Rekem
begat
Shammai.
And
the
son
of
Shammai
was
Maon;
and
Maon
was
the
father
of
Beth-zur.
And
Ephah,
Caleb’s
concubine,
bare
Haran,
and
Moza,
and
Gazez:
and
Haran
begat
Gazez.
And
the
sons
of
Jahdai;
Regem,
and
Jotham,
and
Geshan,
and
Pelet,
and
Ephah,
and
Shaaph.
Maacah,
Caleb’s
concubine,
bare
Sheber
and
Tirhanah.
She
bare
also
Shaaph
the
father
of
Madmannah,
Sheva
the
father
of
Machbena,
and
the
father
of
Gibea;
and
the
daughter
of
Caleb
was
Achsah.
These
were
the
sons
of
Caleb;
the
son
of
Hur,
the
firstborn
of
Ephrathah,
Shobal
the
father
of
Kiriath-jearim;
Salma
the
father
of
Beth-lehem,
Hareph
the
father
of
Beth-gader.
And
Shobal
the
father
of
Kiriath-jearim
had
sons;
Haroeh,
half
of
the Menuhoth.
And
the
families
of
Kiriath-jearim;
the
Ithrites,
and
the
Puthites,
and
the
Shumathites,
and
the
Mishraites;
of
them
came
the
Zorathites
and
the
Eshtaolites.
The
sons
of
Salma;
Beth-lehem,
the
Netophathites,
Atroth-beth-Joab,
and
half
of
the
Manahathites,
the
Zorites.
And
the
families
of
scribes
which
dwelt
at
Jabez;
the
Tirathites,
the
Shimeathites,
the
Sucathites.
These
are
the
Kenites
that
came
of
Hammath,
the
father
of
the
house
of
Rechab.
Now
these
were
the
sons
of
David,
which
were
born
unto
him
in
Hebron:
the
firstborn,
Amnon,
of
Ahinoam
the
Jezreelitess;
the
second,
Daniel,
of
Abigail
the
Carmelitess;
the
third,
Absalom
the
son
of
Maacah
the
daughter
of
Talmai
king
of
Geshur;
the
fourth,
Adonijah
the
son
of
Haggith;
the
fifth,
Shephatiah
of
Abital;
the
sixth,
Ithream
by
Eglah
his
wife.
six
were
born
unto
him
in
Hebron;
and
there
he
reigned
seven
years
and
six
months:
and
in
Jerusalem
he
reigned
thirty
and
three
years.
and
these
were
born
unto
him
in
Jerusalem:
Shimea,
and
Shobab,
and
Nathan,
and
Solomon,
four,
of
Bath-shua
the
daughter
of
Ammiel:
and
Ibhar,
and
Elishama,
and
Eliphelet;
and
Nogah,
and
Nepheg,
and
Japhia;
and
Elishama,
and
Eliada,
and
Eliphelet,
nine.
All
these
were
the
sons
of
David;
beside
the
sons
of
the
concubines;
and
Tamar
was
their
sister.
And
Solomon’s
son
was
Rehoboam,
Abijah
his
son,
Asa
his
son,
Jehoshaphat
his
son;
Joram
his
son,
Ahaziah
his
son,
Joash
his
son;
Amaziah
his
son,
Azariah
his
son,
Jotham
his
son;
Ahaz
his
son,
Hezekiah
his
son,
Manasseh
his
son;
Amon
his
son,
Josiah
his
son.
And
the
sons
of
Josiah;
the
firstborn
Johanan,
the
second
Jehoiakim,
the
third
Zedekiah,
the
fourth
Shallum.
And
the
sons
of
Jehoiakim:
Jeconiah
his
son,
Zedekiah
his
son.
And
the
sons
of
Jeconiah,
the
captive;
Shealtiel
his
son,
and
Malchiram,
and
Pedaiah,
and
Shenazzar,
Jekamiah,
Hoshama,
and
Nedabiah.
And
the
sons
of
Pedaiah;
Zerubbabel,
and
Shimei:
and
the
sons
of
Zerubbabel;
Meshullam,
and
Hananiah;
and
Shelomith
was
their
sister:
and
Hashubah,
and
Ohel,
and
Berechiah,
and
Hasadiah, Jushabhesed,
five.
And
the
sons
of
Hananiah;
Pelatiah,
and
Jeshaiah:
the
sons
of
Rephaiah,
the
sons
of
Arnan,
the
sons
of
Obadiah,
the
sons
of
Shecaniah.
And
the
sons
of
Shecaniah;
Shemaiah:
and
the
sons
of
Shemaiah;
Hattush,
and
Igal,
and
Bariah,
and
Neariah,
and
Shaphat,
six.
And
the
sons
of
Neariah;
Elioenai,
and
Hizkiah,
and
Azrikam,
three.
And
the
sons
of
Elioenai;
Hodaviah,
and
Eliashib,
and
Pelaiah,
and
Akkub,
and
Johanan,
and
Delaiah,
and
Anani,
seven.
The
sons
of
Judah;
Perez,
Hezron,
and
Carmi,
and
Hur,
and
Shobal.
And
Reaiah
the
son
of
Shobal
begat
Jahath;
and
Jahath
begat
Ahumai
and
Lahad.
These
are
the
families
of
the
Zorathites.
And
these
were
the
sons
of
the
father
of
Etam;
Jezreel,
and
Ishma,
and
Idbash:
and
the
name
of
their
sister
was
Hazzelelponi:
and
Penuel
the
father
of
Gedor,
and
Ezer
the
father
of
Hushah.
These
are
the
sons
of
Hur,
the
firstborn
of
Ephrathah,
the
father
of
Beth-lehem.
And
Ashhur
the
father
of
Tekoa
had
two
wives,
Helah
and
Naarah.
And
Naarah
bare
him
Ahuzzam,
and
Hepher,
and
Temeni,
and
Haahashtari.
These
were
the
sons
of
Naarah.
And
the
sons
of
Helah
were
Zereth,
Izhar,
and
Ethnan.
And
Hakkoz
begat
Anub,
and
Zobebah,
and
the
families
of
Aharhel
the
son
of
Harum.
And
Jabez
was
more
honourable
than
his
brethren:
and
his
mother
called
his
name
Jabez,
saying,
Because
I
bare
him
with
sorrow.
And
Jabez
called
on
the
God
of
Israel,
saying,
Oh
that
thou
wouldest
bless
me
indeed,
and
enlarge
my
border,
and
that
thine
hand
might
be
with
me,
and
that
thou
wouldest
keep
me
from
evil,
that
it
be
not
to
my
sorrow!
And
God
granted
him
that
which
he
requested.
And
Chelub
the
brother
of
Shuhah
begat
Mehir,
which
was
the
father
of
Eshton.
And
Eshton
begat
Beth-rapha,
and
Paseah,
and
Tehinnah
the
father
of
Ir-nahash.
These
are
the
men
of
Recah.
And
the
sons
of
Kenaz;
Othniel,
and
Seraiah:
and
the
sons
of
Othniel;
Hathath.
And
Meonothai
begat
Ophrah:
and
Seraiah
begat
Joab
the
father
of
Ge-harashim;
for
they
were
craftsmen.
And
the
sons
of
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh;
Iru,
Elah,
and
Naam:
and
the
sons
of
Elah;
and
Kenaz.
And
the
sons
of
Jehallelel;
Ziph,
and
Ziphah,
Tiria,
and
Asarel.
And
the
sons
of
Ezrah;
Jether,
and
Mered,
and
Epher,
and
Jalon:
and
she
bare
Miriam,
and
Shammai,
and
Ishbah
the
father
of
Eshtemoa.
And
his
wife
the Jewess
bare
Jered
the
father
of
Gedor,
and
Heber
the
father
of
Soco,
and
Jekuthiel
the
father
of
Zanoah.
And
these
are
the
sons
of
Bithiah
the
daughter
of
Pharaoh,
which
Mered
took.
And
the
sons
of
the
wife
of
Hodiah,
the
sister
of
Naham,
were
the
father
of
Keilah
the
Garmite,
and
Eshtemoa
the
Maacathite.
And
the
sons
of
Shimon;
Amnon,
and
Rinnah,
Ben-hanan,
and
Tilon.
And
the
sons
of
Ishi;
Zoheth,
and
Ben-zoheth.
The
sons
of
Shelah
the
son
of
Judah;
Er
the
father
of
Lecah,
and
Laadah
the
father
of
Mareshah,
and
the
families
of
the
house
of
them
that
wrought
fine
linen,
of
the
house
of
Ashbea;
and
Jokim,
and
the
men
of
Cozeba,
and
Joash,
and
Saraph,
who
had
dominion
in
Moab,
and
Jashubi-lehem.
And
the
records
are
ancient.
These
were
the
potters,
and
the
inhabitants
of
Netaim
and
Gederah:
there
they
dwelt
with
the
king
for
his
work.
The
sons
of
Simeon;
Nemuel,
and
Jamin,
Jarib,
Zerah,
Shaul:
Shallum
his
son,
Mibsam
his
son,
Mishma
his
son.
And
the
sons
of
Mishma;
Hammuel
his
son,
Zaccur
his
son,
Shimei
his
son.
And
Shimei
had
sixteen
sons
and
six
daughters;
but
his
brethren
had
not
many
children,
neither
did
all
their
family
multiply,
like
to
the
children
of
Judah.
And
they
dwelt
at
Beer-sheba,
and
Moladah,
and
Hazar-shual;
and
at
Bilhah,
and
at
Ezem,
and
at
Tolad;
and
at
Bethuel,
and
at
Hormah,
and
at
Ziklag;
and
at
Beth-marcaboth,
and
Hazar-susim,
and
at
Beth-biri,
and
at
Shaaraim.
These
were
their
cities
unto
the
reign
of
David.
And
their
villages
were
Etam,
and
Ain,
Rimmon,
and
Tochen,
and
Ashan,
five
cities:
and
all
their
villages
that
were
round
about
the
same
cities,
unto
Baal.
These
were
their
habitations,
and
they
have
their
genealogy.
And
Meshobab,
and
Jamlech,
and
Joshah
the
son
of
Amaziah;
and
Joel,
and
Jehu
the
son
of
Joshibiah,
the
son
of
Seraiah,
the
son
of
Asiel;
and
Elioenai,
and
Jaakobah,
and
Jeshohaiah,
and
Asaiah,
and
Adiel,
and
Jesimiel,
and
Benaiah;
and
Ziza
the
son
of
Shiphi,
the
son
of
Allon,
the
son
of
Jedaiah,
the
son
of
Shimri,
the
son
of
Shemaiah;
these
mentioned
by
name
were
princes
in
their
families:
and
their
fathers’
houses
increased
greatly.
And
they
went
to
the
entering
in
of
Gedor,
even
unto
the
east
side
of
the
valley,
to
seek
pasture
for
their
flocks.
And
they
found
fat
pasture
and
good,
and
the
land
was
wide,
and
quiet,
and
peaceable;
for
they
that
dwelt
there
aforetime
were
of
Ham.
And
these
written
by
name
came
in
the
days
of
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah,
and
smote
their
tents,
and
the
Meunim
that
were
found
there,
and
destroyed
them
utterly,
unto
this
day,
and
dwelt
in
their
stead:
because
there
was
pasture
there
for
their
flocks.
And
some
of
them,
even
of
the
sons
of
Simeon,
five
hundred
men,
went
to
mount
Seir;
having
for
their
captains
Pelatiah,
and
Neariah,
and
Rephaiah,
and
Uzziel,
the
sons
of
Ishi.
And
they
smote
the
remnant
of
the
Amalekites
that
escaped,
and
dwelt
there,
unto
this
day.
And
the
sons
of
Reuben
the
firstborn
of
Israel, (for
he
was
the
firstborn;
but,
forasmuch
as
he
defiled
his
father’s
couch,
his
birthright
was
given
unto
the
sons
of
Joseph
the
son
of
Israel;
and
the
genealogy
is
not
to
be
reckoned
after
the
birthright.
For
Judah
prevailed
above
his
brethren,
and
of
him
came
the
prince;
but
the
birthright
was
Joseph’s:)
the
sons
of
Reuben
the
firstborn
of
Israel;
Hanoch,
and
Pallu,
Hezron,
and
Carmi.
The
sons
of
Joel;
Shemaiah
his
son,
Gog
his
son,
Shimei
his
son;
Micah
his
son,
Reaiah
his
son,
Baal
his
son;
Beerah
his
son,
whom
Tilgath-pilneser
king
of
Assyria
carried
away
captive:
he
was
prince
of
the
Reubenites.
And
his
brethren
by
their
families,
when
the
genealogy
of
their
generations
was
reckoned;
the
chief,
Jeiel,
and
Zechariah,
and
Bela
the
son
of
Azaz,
the
son
of
Shema,
the
son
of
Joel,
who
dwelt
in
Aroer,
even
unto
Nebo
and
Baal-meon:
and
eastward
he
dwelt
even
unto
the
entering
in
of
the
wilderness
from
the
river
Euphrates:
because
their
cattle
were
multiplied
in
the
land
of
Gilead.
And
in
the
days
of
Saul
they
made
war
with
the
Hagrites,
who
fell
by
their
hand:
and
they
dwelt
in
their
tents
throughout
all
the
land
east
of
Gilead.
And
the
sons
of
Gad
dwelt
over
against
them,
in
the
land
of
Bashan
unto
Salecah:
Joel
the
chief,
and
Shapham
the
second,
and
Janai,
and
Shaphat
in
Bashan:
And
their
brethren
of
their
fathers’
houses;
Michael,
and
Meshullam,
and
Sheba,
and
Jorai,
and
Jacan,
and
Zia,
and
Eber,
seven.
These
were
the
sons
of
Abihail
the
son
of
Huri,
the
son
of
Jaroah,
the
son
of
Gilead,
the
son
of
Michael,
the
son
of
Jeshishai,
the
son
of
Jahdo,
the
son
of
Buz;
Ahi
the
son
of
Abdiel,
the
son
of
Guni,
chief
of
their
fathers’
houses.
And
they
dwelt
in
Gilead
in
Bashan,
and
in
her
towns,
and
in
all
the
suburbs
of
Sharon,
as
far
as
their
borders.
All
these
were
reckoned
by
genealogies
in
the
days
of
Jotham
king
of
Judah,
and
in
the
days
of
Jeroboam
king
of
Israel.
The
sons
of
Reuben,
and
the
Gadites,
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
of
valiant
men,
men
able
to
bear
buckler
and
sword,
and
to
shoot
with
bow,
and
skilful
in
war,
were
forty
and
four
thousand
seven
hundred
and
threescore,
that
were
able
to
go
forth
to
war.
And
they
made
war
with
the
Hagrites,
with
Jetur,
and
Naphish,
and
Nodab.
And
they
were
helped
against
them,
and
the
Hagrites
were
delivered
into
their
hand,
and
all
that
were
with
them:
for
they
cried
to
God
in
the
battle,
and
he
was
entreated
of
them;
because
they
put
their
trust
in
him.
And
they
took
away
their
cattle;
of
their
camels
fifty
thousand,
and
of
sheep
two
hundred
and
fifty
thousand,
and
of
asses
two
thousand,
and
of
men
an
hundred
thousand.
For
there
fell
many
slain,
because
the
war
was
of
God.
And
they
dwelt
in
their
stead
until
the
captivity.
And
the
children
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
dwelt
in
the
land:
they
increased
from
Bashan
unto
Baal-hermon
and
Senir
and
mount
Hermon.
And
these
were
the
heads
of
their
fathers’
houses;
even
Epher,
and
Ishi,
and
Eliel,
and
Azriel,
and
Jeremiah,
and
Hodaviah,
and
Jahdiel,
mighty
men
of
valour,
famous
men,
heads
of
their
fathers’
houses.
And
they
trespassed
against
the
God
of
their
fathers,
and
went
a
whoring
after
the
gods
of
the
peoples
of
the
land,
whom
God
destroyed
before
them.
And
the
God
of
Israel
stirred
up
the
spirit
of
Pul
king
of
Assyria,
and
the
spirit
of
Tilgath-pilneser
king
of
Assyria,
and
he
carried
them
away,
even
the
Reubenites,
and
the
Gadites,
and
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
and
brought
them
unto
Halah,
and
Habor,
and
Hara,
and
to
the
river
of
Gozan,
unto
this
day.
The
sons
of
Levi;
Gershon,
Kohath,
and
Merari.
And
the
sons
of
Kohath;
Amram,
Izhar,
and
Hebron,
and
Uzziel.
And
the
children
of
Amram;
Aaron,
and
Moses,
and
Miriam.
And
the
sons
of
Aaron;
Nadab
and
Abihu,
Eleazar
and
Ithamar.
Eleazar
begat
Phinehas,
Phinehas
begat
Abishua;
and
Abishua
begat
Bukki,
and
Bukki
begat
Uzzi;
and
Uzzi
begat
Zerahiah,
and
Zerahiah
begat
Meraioth;
Meraioth
begat
Amariah,
and
Amariah
begat
Ahitub;
and
Ahitub
begat
Zadok,
and
Zadok
begat
Ahimaaz;
and
Ahimaaz
begat
Azariah,
and
Azariah
begat
Johanan;
and
Johanan
begat
Azariah (he
it
is
that
executed
the
priest’s
office
in
the
house
that
Solomon
built
in
Jerusalem:)
and
Azariah
begat
Amariah,
and
Amariah
begat
Ahitub;
and
Ahitub
begat
Zadok,
and
Zadok
begat
Shallum;
and
Shallum
begat
Hilkiah,
and
Hilkiah
begat
Azariah;
and
Azariah
begat
Seraiah,
and
Seraiah
begat
Jehozadak;
And
Jehozadak
went
into
captivity,
when
the
LORD
carried
away
Judah
and
Jerusalem
by
the
hand
of
Nebuchadnezzar.
The
sons
of
Levi;
Gershom,
Kohath,
and
Merari.
And
these
be
the
names
of
the
sons
of
Gershom;
Libni
and
Shimei.
And
the
sons
of
Kohath
were
Amram,
and
Izhar,
and
Hebron,
and
Uzziel.
The
sons
of
Merari;
Mahli
and
Mushi.
And
these
are
the
families
of
the
Levites
according
to
their
father’s
houses.
Of
Gershom;
Libni
his
son,
Jahath
his
son,
Zimmah
his
son;
Joah
his
son,
Iddo
his
son,
Zerah
his
son,
Jeatherai
his
son.
The
sons
of
Kohath;
Amminadab
his
son, Koran
his
son,
Assir
his
son;
Elkanah
his
son,
and
Ebiasaph
his
son,
and
Assir
his
son;
Tahath
his
son,
Uriel
his
son,
Uzziah
his
son,
and
Shaul
his
son.
And
the
sons
of
Elkanah;
Amasai,
and
Ahimoth.
As
for
Elkanah:
the
sons
of
Elkanah;
Zophai
his
son,
and
Nahath
his
son;
Eliab
his
son,
Jeroham
his
son,
Elkanah
his
son.
And
the
sons
of
Samuel;
the
firstborn,
Joel,
and
the
second
Abijah.
The
sons
of
Merari;
Mahli,
Libni
his
son,
Shimei
his
son,
Uzzah
his
son;
Shimea
his
son,
Haggiah
his
son,
Asaiah
his
son.
And
these
are
they
whom
David
set
over
the
service
of
song
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
after
that
the
ark
had
rest.
And
they
ministered
with
song
before
the
tabernacle
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
until
Solomon
had
built
the
house
of
the
LORD
in
Jerusalem:
and
they
waited
on
their
office
according
to
their
order.
And
these
are
they
that
waited,
and
their
sons.
Of
the
sons
of
the
Kohathites:
Heman
the
singer,
the
son
of
Joel,
the
son
of
Samuel;
the
son
of
Elkanah,
the
son
of
Jeroham,
the
son
of
Eliel,
the
son
of
Toah;
the
son
of
Zuph,
the
son
of
Elkanah,
the
son
of
Mahath,
the
son
of
Amasai;
the
son
of
Elkanah,
the
son
of
Joel,
the
son
of
Azariah,
the
son
of
Zephaniah;
the
son
of
Tahath,
the
son
of
Assir,
the
son
of
Ebiasaph,
the
son
of
Korah;
the
son
of
Izhar,
the
son
of
Kohath,
the
son
of
Levi,
the
son
of
Israel.
And
his
brother
Asaph,
who
stood
on
his
right
hand,
even
Asaph
the
son
of
Berechiah,
the
son
of
Shimea;
the
son
of
Michael,
the
son
of
Baaseiah,
the
son
of
Malchijah;
the
son
of
Ethni,
the
son
of
Zerah,
the
son
of
Adaiah;
the
son
of
Ethan,
the
son
of
Zimmah,
the
son
of
Shimei;
the
son
of
Jahath,
the
son
of
Gershom,
the
son
of
Levi.
And
on
the
left
hand
their
brethren
the
sons
of
Merari:
Ethan
the
son
of
Kishi,
the
son
of
Abdi,
the
son
of
Malluch;
the
son
of
Hashabiah,
the
son
of
Amaziah,
the
son
of
Hilkiah;
the
son
of
Amzi,
the
son
of
Bani,
the
son
of
Shemer;
the
son
of
Mahli,
the
son
of
Mushi,
the
son
of
Merari,
the
son
of
Levi.
And
their
brethren
the
Levites
were
appointed
for
all
the
service
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
house
of
God.
But
Aaron
and
his
sons
offered
upon
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
and
upon
the
altar
of
incense,
for
all
the
work
of
the
most
holy
place,
and
to
make
atonement
for
Israel,
according
to
all
that
Moses
the
servant
of
God
had
commanded.
And
these
are
the
sons
of
Aaron;
Eleazar
his
son,
Phinehas
his
son,
Abishua
his
son;
Bukki
his
son,
Uzzi
his
son,
Zerahiah
his
son;
Meraioth
his
son,
Amariah
his
son,
Ahitub
his
son;
Zadok
his
son,
Ahimaaz
his
son.
Now
these
are
their
dwelling
places
according
to
their
encampments
in
their
borders:
to
the
sons
of
Aaron,
of
the
families
of
the
Kohathites,
for
theirs
was
the
first
lot,
to
them
they
gave
Hebron
in
the
land
of
Judah,
and
the
suburbs
thereof
round
about
it;
but
the
fields
of
the
city,
and
the
villages
thereof,
they
gave
to
Caleb
the
son
of
Jephunneh.
And
to
the
sons
of
Aaron
they
gave
the
cities
of
refuge,
Hebron;
Libnah
also
with
her
suburbs,
and
Jattir,
and
Eshtemoa
with
her
suburbs;
and
Hilen
with
her
suburbs,
Debir
with
her
suburbs;
and
Ashan
with
her
suburbs,
and
Beth-shemesh
with
her
suburbs:
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin;
Geba
with
her
suburbs,
and
Allemeth
with
her
suburbs,
and
Anathoth
with
her
suburbs.
All
their
cities
throughout
their
families
were
thirteen
cities.
And
unto
the
rest
of
the
sons
of
Kohath
were
given
by
lot,
out
of
the
family
of
the
tribe,
out
of
the
half
tribe,
the
half
of
Manasseh,
ten
cities.
And
to
the
sons
of
Gershom,
according
to
their
families,
out
of
the
tribe
of
Issachar,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Asher,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Naphtali,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Manasseh
in
Bashan,
thirteen
cities.
Unto
the
sons
of
Merari
were
given
by
lot,
according
to
their
families,
out
of
the
tribe
of
Reuben,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Gad,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Zebulun,
twelve
cities.
And
the
children
of
Israel
gave
to
the
Levites
the
cities
with
their
suburbs.
And
they
gave
by
lot
out
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Judah,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Simeon,
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
the
children
of
Benjamin,
these
cities
which
are
mentioned
by
name.
And
some
of
the
families
of
the
sons
of
Kohath
had
cities
of
their
borders
out
of
the
tribe
of
Ephraim.
And
they
gave
unto
them
the
cities
of
refuge,
Shechem
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim
with
her
suburbs;
Gezer
also
with
her
suburbs;
and
Jokmeam
with
her
suburbs,
and
Beth-horon
with
her
suburbs;
and
Aijalon
with
her
suburbs,
and
Gath-rimmon
with
her
suburbs:
and
out
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh;
Aner
with
her
suburbs,
and
Bileam
with
her
suburbs,
for
the
rest
of
the
family
of
the
sons
of
Kohath.
Unto
the
sons
of
Gershom
were
given,
out
of
the
family
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
Golan
in
Bashan
with
her
suburbs,
and
Ashtaroth
with
her
suburbs:
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Issachar;
Kedesh
with
her
suburbs,
Daberath
with
her
suburbs;
and
Ramoth
with
her
suburbs,
and
Anem
with
her
suburbs:
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Asher;
Mashal
with
her
suburbs,
and
Abdon
with
her
suburbs;
and
Hukok
with
her
suburbs,
and
Rehob
with
her
suburbs:
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Naphtali;
Kedesh
in
Galilee
with
her
suburbs,
and
Hammon
with
her
suburbs,
and
Kiriathaim
with
her
suburbs.
Unto
the
rest
of
the
Levites,
the
sons
of
Merari,
were
given,
out
of
the
tribe
of
Zebulun,
Rimmono
with
her
suburbs,
Tabor
with
her
suburbs:
and
beyond
the
Jordan
at
Jericho,
on
the
east
side
of
Jordan,
were
given
them,
out
of
the
tribe
of
Reuben,
Bezer
in
the
wilderness
with
her
suburbs,
and
Jahzah
with
her
suburbs,
and
Kedemoth
with
her
suburbs,
and
Mephaath
with
her
suburbs:
and
out
of
the
tribe
of
Gad;
Ramoth
in
Gilead
with
her
suburbs,
and
Mahanaim
with
her
suburbs,
and
Heshbon
with
her
suburbs,
and
Jazer
with
her
suburbs.
And
of
the
sons
of
Issachar;
Tola,
and
Puah,
Jashub,
and
Shimron,
four.
And
the
sons
of
Tola;
Uzzi,
and
Rephaiah,
and
Jeriel,
and
Jahmai,
and
Ibsam,
and
Shemuel,
heads
of
their
fathers’
houses,
to
wit,
of
Tola;
mighty
men
of
valour
in
their
generations:
their
number
in
the
days
of
David
was
two
and
twenty
thousand
and
six
hundred.
And
the
sons
of
Uzzi;
Izrahiah:
and
the
sons
of
Izrahiah;
Michael,
and
Obadiah,
and
Joel,
Isshiah,
five:
all
of
them
chief
men.
And
with
them,
by
their
generations,
after
their
fathers’
houses,
were
bands
of
the
host
for
war,
six
and
thirty
thousand:
for
they
had
many
wives
and
sons.
And
their
brethren
among
all
the
families
of
Issachar,
mighty
men
of
valour,
reckoned
in
all
by
genealogy,
were
fourscore
and
seven
thousand.
The
sons
of
Benjamin;
Bela,
and
Becher,
and
Jediael,
three.
And
the
sons
of
Bela;
Ezbon,
and
Uzzi,
and
Uzziel,
and
Jerimoth,
and
Iri,
five;
heads
of
fathers’
houses,
mighty
men
of
valour;
and
they
were
reckoned
by
genealogy
twenty
and
two
thousand
and
thirty
and
four.
And
the
sons
of
Becher;
Zemirah,
and
Joash,
and
Eliezer,
and
Elioenai,
and
Omri,
and
Jeremoth,
and
Abijah,
and
Anathoth,
and
Alemeth.
All
these
were
the
sons
of
Becher.
And
they
were
reckoned
by
genealogy,
after
their
generations,
heads
of
their
fathers’
houses,
mighty
men
of
valour,
twenty
thousand
and
two
hundred.
And
the
sons
of
Jediael;
Bilhan:
and
the
sons
of
Bilhan;
Jeush,
and
Benjamin,
and
Ehud,
and
Chenaanah,
and
Zethan,
and
Tarshish,
and
Ahishahar.
All
these
were
sons
of
Jediael;
according
to
the
heads
of
their
father’s
houses,
mighty
men
of
valour,
seventeen
thousand
and
two
hundred,
that
were
able
to
go
forth
in
the
host
for
war.
Shuppim
also,
and
Huppim,
the
sons
of
Ir,
Hushim,
the
sons
of
Aher.
The
sons
of
Naphtali;
Jahziel,
and
Guni,
and
Jezer,
and
Shallum,
the
sons
of
Bilhah.
The
sons
of
Manasseh;
Asriel,
whom
his
wife
bare: (his
concubine
the
Aramitess
bare
Machir
the
father
of
Gilead:
and
Machir
took
a
wife
of
Huppim
and
Shuppim,
whose
sister’s
name
was
Maacah;)
and
the
name
of
the
second
was
Zelophehad:
and
Zelophehad
had
daughters.
And
Maacah
the
wife
of
Machir
bare
a
son,
and
she
called
his
name
Peresh;
and
the
name
of
his
brother
was
Sheresh;
and
his
sons
were
Ulam
and
Rakem.
And
the
sons
of
Ulam;
Bedan.
These
were
the
sons
of
Gilead
the
son
of
Machir,
the
son
of
Manasseh.
And
his
sister
Hammolecheth
bare
Ishhod,
and
Abiezer,
and
Mahlah.
And
the
sons
of
Shemida
were
Ahian,
and
Shechem,
and
Likhi,
and
Aniam.
And
the
sons
of
Ephraim;
Shuthelah,
and
Bered
his
son,
and
Tahath
his
son,
and
Eleadah
his
son,
and
Tahath
his
son,
and
Zabad
his
son,
and
Shuthelah
his
son,
and
Ezer,
and
Elead,
whom
the
men
of
Gath
that
were
born
in
the
land
slew,
because
they
came
down
to
take
away
their
cattle.
And
Ephraim
their
father
mourned
many
days,
and
his
brethren
came
to
comfort
him.
And
he
went
in
to
his
wife,
and
she
conceived,
and
bare
a
son,
and
he
called
his
name
Beriah,
because
it
went
evil
with
his
house.
And
his
daughter
was
Sheerah,
who
built
Beth-horon
the
nether
and
the
upper,
and
Uzzen-sheerah.
And
Rephah
was
his
son,
and
Resheph,
and
Telah
his
son,
and
Tahan
his
son;
Ladan
his
son,
Ammihud
his
son,
Elishama
his
son;
Nun
his
son,
Joshua
his
son.
And
their
possessions
and
habitations
were
Beth-el
and
the
towns
thereof,
and
eastward
Naaran,
and
westward
Gezer,
with
the
towns
thereof;
Shechem
also
and
the
towns
thereof,
unto
Azzah
and
the
towns
thereof:
and
by
the
borders
of
the
children
of
Manasseh,
Beth-shean
and
her
towns,
Taanach
and
her
towns,
Megiddo
and
her
towns,
Dor
and
her
towns.
In
these
dwelt
the
children
of
Joseph
the
son
of
Israel.
The
sons
of
Asher;
Imnah,
and
Ishvah,
and
Ishvi,
and
Beriah,
and
Serah
their
sister.
And
the
sons
of
Beriah;
Heber,
and
Malchiel,
who
was
the
father
of
Birzaith.
And
Heber
begat
Japhlet,
and
Shomer,
and
Hotham,
and
Shua
their
sister.
And
the
sons
of
Japhlet;
Pasach,
and
Bimhal,
and
Ashvath.
These
are
the
children
of
Japhlet.
And
the
sons
of
Shemer;
Ahi,
and
Rohgah,
Jehubbah,
and
Aram.
And
the
sons
of
Helem
his
brother;
Zophah,
and
Imna,
and
Shelesh,
and
Amal.
The
sons
of
Zophah;
Suah,
and
Harnepher,
and
Shual,
and
Beri,
and
Imrah;
Bezer,
and
Hod,
and
Shamma,
and
Shilshah,
and
Ithran,
and
Beera.
And
the
sons
of
Jether;
Jephunneh,
and
Pispah,
and
Ara.
And
the
sons
of
Ulla;
Arah,
and
Hanniel,
and
Rizia.
All
these
were
the
children
of
Asher,
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses,
choice
and
mighty
men
of
valour,
chief
of
the
princes.
And
the
number
of
them
reckoned
by
genealogy
for
service
in
war
was
twenty
and
six
thousand
men.
And
Benjamin
begat
Bela
his
firstborn,
Ashbel
the
second,
and
Aharah
the
third;
Nohah
the
fourth,
and
Rapha
the
fifth.
And
Bela
had
sons,
Addar,
and
Gera,
and
Abihud;
and
Abishua,
and
Naaman,
and
Ahoah;
and
Gera,
and
Shephuphan,
and
Huram.
And
these
are
the
sons
of
Ehud:
these
are
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
the
inhabitants
of
Geba,
and
they
carried
them
captive
to
Manahath:
and
Naaman,
and
Ahijah,
and
Gera,
he
carried
them
captive;
and
he
begat
Uzza
and
Ahihud:
And
Shaharaim
begat
children
in
the
field
of
Moab,
after
he
had
sent
them
away;
Hushim
and
Baara
were
his
wives.
And
he
begat
of
Hodesh
his
wife,
Jobab,
and
Zibia,
and
Mesha,
and
Malcam;
and
Jeuz,
and
Shachia,
and
Mirmah.
These
were
his
sons,
heads
of
fathers’
houses.
And
of
Hushim
he
begat
Abitub
and
Elpaal.
And
the
sons
of
Elpaal;
Eber,
and
Misham,
and
Shemed,
who
built
Ono
and
Lod,
with
the
towns
thereof:
and
Beriah,
and
Shema,
who
were
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
the
inhabitants
of
Aijalon,
who
put
to
flight
the
inhabitants
of
Gath;
and
Ahio,
Shashak,
and
Jeremoth;
and
Zebadiah,
and
Arad,
and
Eder;
and
Michael,
and
Ishpah,
and
Joha,
the
sons
of
Beriah;
and
Zebadiah,
and
Meshullam,
and
Hizki,
and
Heber;
and
Ishmerai,
and
Izliah,
and
Jobab,
the
sons
of
Elpaal;
and
Jakim,
and
Zichri,
and
Zabdi;
and
Elienai,
and
Zillethai,
and
Eliel;
and
Adaiah,
and
Beraiah,
and
Shimrath,
the
sons
of
Shimei;
and
Ishpan,
and
Eber,
and
Eliel;
and
Abdon,
and
Zichri,
and
Hanan;
and
Hananiah,
and
Elam,
and
Anthothijah;
and
Iphdeiah,
and
Penuel,
and
sons
of
Shashak;
and
Shamsherai,
and
Shehariah,
and
Athaliah;
and
Jaareshiah,
and
Elijah,
and
Zichri,
the
sons
of
Jeroham.
These
were
heads
of
fathers’
houses
throughout
their
generations,
chief
men:
these
dwelt
in
Jerusalem.
And
in
Gibeon
there
dwelt
the
father
of
Gibeon,
Jeiel,
whose
wife’s
name
was
Maacah:
and
his
firstborn
son
Abdon,
and
Zur,
and
Kish,
and
Baal,
and
Nadab;
and
Gedor,
and
Ahio,
and
Zecher.
And
Mikloth
begat
Shimeah.
And
they
also
dwelt
with
their
brethren
in
Jerusalem,
over
against
their
brethren.
And
Ner
begat
Kish;
and
Kish
begat
Saul;
and
Saul
begat
Jonathan,
and
Malchi-shua,
and
Abinadab,
and
Eshbaal.
And
the
son
of
Jonathan
was
Merib-baal;
and
Merib-baal
begat
Micah.
And
the
sons
of
Micah;
Pithon,
and
Melech,
and
Tarea,
and
Ahaz.
And
Ahaz
begat
Jehoaddah;
and
Jehoaddah
begat
Alemeth,
and
Azmaveth,
and
Zimri;
and
Zimri
begat
Moza:
And
Moza
begat
Binea;
Raphah
was
his
son,
Eleasah
his
son,
Azel
his
son:
And
Azel
had
six
sons,
whose
names
are
these;
Azrikam,
Bocheru,
and
Ishmael,
and
Sheariah,
and
Obadiah,
and
Hanan.
All
these
were
the
sons
of
Azel.
And
the
sons
of
Eshek
his
brother;
Ulam
his
firstborn,
Jeush
the
second,
and
Eliphelet
the
third.
And
the
sons
of
Ulam
were
mighty
men
of
valour,
archers,
and
had
many
sons,
and
sons’
sons,
an
hundred
and
fifty.
All
these
were
of
the
sons
of
Benjamin.
So
all
Israel
were
reckoned
by
genealogies;
and,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Israel:
and
Judah
was
carried
away
captive
to
Babylon
for
their
transgression.
Now
the
first
inhabitants
that
dwelt
in
their
possessions
in
their
cities
were,
Israel,
the
priests,
the
Levites,
and
the
Nethinim.
And
in
Jerusalem
dwelt
of
the
children
of
Judah,
and
of
the
children
of
Benjamin,
and
of
the
children
of
Ephraim
and
Manasseh;
Uthai
the
son
of
Ammihud,
the
son
of
Omri,
the
son
of
Imri,
the
son
of
Bani,
of
the
children
of
Perez
the
son
of
Judah.
And
of
the
Shilonites;
Asaiah
the
firstborn,
and
his
sons.
And
of
the
sons
of
Zerah;
Jeuel,
and
their
brethren,
six
hundred
and
ninety.
And
of
the
sons
of
Benjamin;
Sallu
the
son
of
Meshullam,
the
son
of
Hodaviah,
the
son
of
Hassenuah;
and
Ibneiah
the
son
of
Jeroham,
and
Elah
the
son
of
Uzzi,
the
son
of
Michri,
and
Meshullam
the
son
of
Shephatiah,
the
son
of
Reuel,
the
son
of
Ibnijah;
and
their
brethren,
according
to
their
generations,
nine
hundred
and
fifty
and
six.
All
these
men
were
heads
of
fathers
houses
by
their
fathers’
houses.
And
of
the
priests;
Jedaiah,
and
Jehoiarib,
and
Jachin;
and
Azariah
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
the
son
of
Meshullam;
the
son
of
Zadok,
the
son
of
Meraioth,
the
son
of
Ahitub,
the
ruler
of
the
house
of
God;
and
Adaiah
the
son
of
Jeroham,
the
son
of
Pashhur,
the
son
of
Malchijah,
and
Maasai
the
son
of
Adiel,
the
son
of
Jahzerah,
the
son
of
Meshullam,
the
son
of
Meshillemith,
the
son
of
Immer;
and
their
brethren,
heads
of
their
fathers’
houses,
a
thousand
and
seven
hundred
and
threescore;
very
able
men
for
the
work
of
the
service
of
the
house
of
God.
And
of
the
Levites;
Shemaiah
the
son
of
Hasshub,
the
son
of
Azrikam,
the
son
of
Hashabiah,
of
the
sons
of
Merari;
and
Bakbakkar,
Heresh,
and
Galal,
and
Mattaniah
the
son
of
Mica,
the
son
of
Zichri,
the
son
of
Asaph;
and
Obadiah
the
son
of
Shemaiah,
the
son
of
Galal,
the
son
of
Jeduthun,
and
Berechiah
the
son
of
Asa,
the
son
of
Elkanah,
that
dwelt
in
the
villages
of
the
Netophathites.
And
the
porters;
Shallum,
and
Akkub,
and
Talmon,
and
Ahiman,
and
their
brethren:
Shallum
was
the
chief;
who
hitherto
waited
in
the
king’s
gate
eastward:
they
were
the
porters
for
the
camp
of
the
children
of
Levi.
And
Shallum
the
son
of
Kore,
the
son
of
Ebiasaph,
the
son
of
Korah,
and
his
brethren,
of
his
father’s
house,
the
Korahites,
were
over
the
work
of
the
service,
keepers
of
the
gates
of
the
tabernacle:
and
their
fathers
had
been
over
the
camp
of
the
LORD,
keepers
of
the
entry;
And
Phinehas
the
son
of
Eleazar
was
ruler
over
them
in
time
past,
and
the
LORD
was
with
him.
Zechariah
the
son
of
Meshelemiah
was
porter
of
the
door
of
the
tent
of
meeting.
All
these
which
were
chosen
to
be
porters
in
the
gates
were
two
hundred
and
twelve.
These
were
reckoned
by
genealogy
in
their
villages,
whom
David
and
Samuel
the
seer
did
ordain
in
their
set
office.
So
they
and
their
children
had
the
oversight
of
the
gates
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
even
the
house
of
the
tabernacle,
by
wards.
On
the
four
sides
were
the
porters,
toward
the
east,
west,
north,
and
south.
And
their
brethren,
and
their
villages,
were
to
come
in
every
seven
days
from
time
to
time
to
be
with
them:
for
the
four
chief
porters,
who
were
Levites,
were
in
a
set
office,
and
were
over
the
chambers
and
over
the
treasuries
in
the
house
of
God.
And
they
lodged
round
about
the
house
of
God,
because
the
charge
thereof
was
upon
them,
and
to
them
pertained
the
opening
thereof
morning
by
morning.
And
certain
of
them
had
charge
of
the
vessels
of
service;
for
by
tale
were
they
brought
in
and
by
tale
were
they
taken
out.
Some
of
them
also
were
appointed
over
the
furniture,
and
over
all
the
vessels
of
the
sanctuary,
and
over
the
fine
flour,
and
the
wine,
and
the
oil,
and
the
frankincense,
and
the
spices:
And
some
of
the
sons
of
the
priests
prepared
the
confection
of
the
spices.
And
Mattithiah,
one
of
the
Levites,
who
was
the
firstborn
of
Shallum
the
Korahite,
had
the
set
office
over
the
things
that
were
baked
in
pans.
And
some
of
their
brethren,
of
the
sons
of
the
Kohathites,
were
over
the
shewbread,
to
prepare
it
every
sabbath.
And
these
are
the
singers,
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
the
Levites,
who
dwelt
in
the
chambers
and
were
free
from
other
service:
for
they
were
employed
in
their
work
day
and
night.
These
were
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
the
Levites,
throughout
their
generations,
chief
men:
these
dwelt
at
Jerusalem.
And
in
Gibeon
there
dwelt
the
father
of
Gibeon,
Jeiel,
whose
wife’s
name
was
Maacah:
and
his
firstborn
son
Abdon,
and
Zur,
and
Kish,
and
Baal,
and
Ner,
and
Nadab;
and
Gedor,
and
Ahio,
and
Zechariah,
and
Mikloth.
And
Mikloth
begat
Shimeam.
And
they
also
dwelt
with
their
brethren
in
Jerusalem,
over
against
their
brethren.
And
Ner
begat
Kish;
and
Kish
begat
Saul;
and
Saul
begat
Jonathan,
and
Malchi-shua,
and
Abinadab,
and
Eshbaal.
And
the
son
of
Jonathan
was
Merib-baal;
and
Merib-baal
begat
Micah.
And
the
sons
of
Micah;
Pithon,
and
Melech,
and
Tahrea,
and
Ahaz.
And
Ahaz
begat
Jarah;
and
Jarah
begat
Alemeth,
and
Azmaveth,
and
Zimri;
and
Zimri
begat
Moza:
and
Moza
begat
Binea;
and
Rephaiah
his
son,
Eleasah
his
son,
Azel
his
son:
And
Azel
had
six
sons,
whose
names
are
these;
Azrikam,
Bocheru,
and
Ishmael,
and
Sheariah,
and
Obadiah,
and
Hanan:
these
were
the
sons
of
Azel.
Now
the
Philistines
fought
against
Israel:
and
the
men
of
Israel
fled
from
before
the
Philistines,
and
fell
down
slain
in
mount
Gilboa.
And
the
Philistines
followed
hard
after
Saul
and
after
his
sons;
and
the
Philistines
slew
Jonathan,
and
Abinadab,
and
Malchi-shua,
the
sons
of
Saul.
And
the
battle
went
sore
against
Saul,
and
the
archers
overtook
him;
and
he
was
distressed
by
reason
of
the
archers.
Then
said
Saul
unto
his
armourbearer,
Draw
thy
sword,
and
thrust
me
through
therewith:
lest
these
uncircumcised
come
and
abuse
me.
But
his
armourbearer
would
not;
for
he
was
sore
afraid.
Therefore
Saul
took
his
sword,
and
fell
upon
it.
And
when
his
armourbearer
saw
that
Saul
was
dead,
he
likewise
fell
upon
his
sword,
and
died.
So
Saul
died,
and
his
three
sons;
and
all
his
house
died
together.
And
when
all
the
men
of
Israel
that
were
in
the
valley
saw
that
they
fled,
and
that
Saul
and
his
sons
were
dead,
they
forsook
their
cities,
and
fled;
and
the
Philistines
came
and
dwelt
in
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
when
the
Philistines
came
to
strip
the
slain,
that
they
found
Saul
and
his
sons
fallen
in
mount
Gilboa.
And
they
stripped
him,
and
took
his
head,
and
his
armour,
and
sent
into
the
land
of
the
Philistines
round
about,
to
carry
the
tidings
unto
their
idols,
and
to
the
people.
And
they
put
his
armour
in
the
house
of
their
gods,
and
fastened
his
head
in
the
house
of
Dagon.
And
when
all
Jabesh-gilead
heard
all
that
the
Philistines
had
done
to
Saul,
all
the
valiant
men
arose,
and
took
away
the
body
of
Saul,
and
the
bodies
of
his
sons,
and
brought
them
to
Jabesh,
and
buried
their
bones
under
the
oak
in
Jabesh,
and
fasted
seven
days.
So
Saul
died
for
his
trespass
which
he
committed
against
the
LORD,
because
of
the
word
of
the
LORD,
which
he
kept
not;
and
also
for
that
he
asked
counsel
of
one
that
had
a
familiar
spirit,
to
inquire
thereby,
and
inquired
not
of
the
LORD:
therefore
he
slew
him,
and
turned
the
kingdom
unto
David
the
son
of
Jesse.
Then
all
Israel
gathered
themselves
to
David
unto
Hebron,
saying,
Behold,
we
are
thy
bone
and
thy
flesh.
In
times
past,
even
when
Saul
was
king,
it
was
thou
that
leddest
out
and
broughtest
in
Israel:
and
the
LORD
thy
God
said
unto
thee,
Thou shalt
feed
my
people
Israel,
and
thou shalt
be
prince
over
my
people
Israel.
So
all
the
elders
of
Israel
came
to
the
king
to
Hebron;
and
David
made
a
covenant
with
them
in
Hebron
before
the
LORD;
and
they
anointed
David
king
over
Israel,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
the
hand
of
Samuel.
And
David
and
all
Israel
went
to
Jerusalem (the
same
is
Jebus);
and
the
Jebusites,
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
were
there.
And
the
inhabitants
of
Jebus
said
to
David,
Thou shalt
not
come
in
hither.
Nevertheless
David
took
the
strong
hold
of
Zion;
the
same
is
the
city
of
David.
And
David
said,
Whosoever
smiteth
the
Jebusites
first
shall
be
chief
and
captain.
And
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah
went
up
first,
and
was
made
chief.
And
David
dwelt
in
the
strong
hold;
therefore
they
called
it
the
city
of
David.
And
he
built
the
city
round
about,
from
Millo
even
round
about:
and
Joab
repaired
the
rest
of
the
city.
And
David
waxed
greater
and
greater;
for
the
LORD
of
hosts
was
with
him.
Now
these
are
the
chief
of
the
mighty
men
whom
David
had,
who
shewed
themselves
strong
with
him
in
his
kingdom,
together
with
all
Israel,
to
make
him
king,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD
concerning
Israel.
And
this
is
the
number
of
the
mighty
men
whom
David
had:
Jashobeam,
the
son
of
a
Hachmonite,
the
chief
of
the
thirty;
he
lifted
up
his
spear
against
three
hundred
and
slew
them
at
one
time.
And
after
him
was
Eleazar
the
son
of
Dodo,
the
Ahohite,
who
was
one
of
the
three
mighty
men.
He
was
with
David
at
Pasdammim,
and
there
the
Philistines
were
gathered
together
to
battle,
where
was
a
plot
of
ground
full
of
barley;
and
the
people
fled
from
before
the
Philistines.
And
they
stood
in
the
midst
of
the
plot,
and
defended
it,
and
slew
the
Philistines;
and
the
LORD
saved
them
by
a
great
victory.
And
three
of
the
thirty
chief
went
down
to
the
rock
to
David,
into
the
cave
of
Adullam;
and
the
host
of
the
Philistines
were
encamped
in
the
valley
of
Rephaim.
And
David
was
then
in
the
hold,
and
the
garrison
of
the
Philistines
was
then
in
Beth-lehem.
And
David
longed,
and
said,
Oh
that
one
would
give
me
water
to
drink
of
the
well
of
Beth-lehem,
which
is
by
the
gate!
And
the
three
brake
through
the
host
of
the
Philistines,
and
drew
water
out
of
the
well
of
Beth-lehem,
that
was
by
the
gate,
and
took
it,
and
brought
it
to
David:
but
David
would
not
drink
thereof,
but
poured
it
out
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
My
God
forbid
it
me,
that
I
should
do
this:
shall
I
drink
the
blood
of
these
men
that
have
put
their
lives
in
jeopardy?
for
with
the
jeopardy
of
their
lives
they
brought
it.
Therefore
he
would
not
drink
it.
These
things
did
the
three
mighty
men.
And
Abishai,
the
brother
of
Joab,
he
was
chief
of
the
three:
for
he
lifted
up
his
spear
against
three
hundred
and
slew
them,
and
had
a
name
among
the
three.
Of
the
three,
he
was
more
honourable
than
the
two
and
was
made
their
captain:
howbeit
he
attained
not
to
the
first
three.
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
the
son
of
a
valiant
man
of
Kabzeel,
who
had
done
mighty
deeds,
he
slew
the
two
sons
of
Ariel
of
Moab:
he
went
down
also
and
slew
a
lion
in
the
midst
of
a
pit
in
time
of
snow.
And
he
slew
an
Egyptian,
a
man
of
great
stature,
five
cubits
high;
and
in
the
Egyptian’s
hand
was
a
spear
like
a
weaver’s
beam;
and
he
went
down
to
him
with
a
staff,
and
plucked
the
spear
out
of
the
Egyptian’s
hand,
and
slew
him
with
his
own
spear.
These
things
did
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada,
and
had
a
name
among
the
three
mighty
men.
Behold,
he
was
more
honourable
than
the
thirty,
but
he
attained
not
to
the
first
three:
and
David
set
him
over
his
guard.
Also
the
mighty
men
of
the
armies;
Asahel
the
brother
of
Joab,
Elhanan
the
son
of
Dodo
of
Beth-lehem;
Shammoth
the
Harorite,
Helez
the
Pelonite;
Ira
the
son
of
Ikkesh
the
Tekoite,
Abiezer
the
Anathothite;
Sibbecai
the
Hushathite,
Ilai
the
Ahohite;
Maharai
the
Netophathite,
Heled
the
son
of
Baanah
the
Netophathite;
Ithai
the
son
of
Ribai
of
Gibeah
of
the
children
of
Benjamin,
Benaiah
the
Pirathonite;
Hurai
of
the
brooks
of
Gaash,
Abiel
the
Arbathite;
Azmaveth
the
Baharumite,
Eliahba
the
Shaalbonite;
the
sons
of
Hashem
the
Gizonite,
Jonathan
the
son
of
Shage
the
Hararite;
Ahiam
the
son
of
Sacar
the
Hararite,
Eliphal
the
son
of
Ur;
Hepher
the
Mecherathite,
Ahijah
the
Pelonite;
Hezro
the
Carmelite,
Naarai
the
son
of
Ezbai;
Joel
the
brother
of
Nathan,
Mibhar
the
son
of
Hagri;
Zelek
the
Ammonite,
Naharai
the
Berothite,
the
armourbearer
of
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah;
Ira
the
Ithrite,
Gareb
the
Ithrite;
Uriah
the
Hittite,
Zabad
the
son
of
Ahlai;
Adina
the
son
of
Shiza
the
Reubenite,
a
chief
of
the
Reubenites,
and
thirty
with
him;
Hanan
the
son
of
Maacah,
and
Joshaphat
the
Mithnite;
Uzzia
the
Ashterathite,
Shama
and
Jeiel
the
sons
of
Hotham
the
Aroerite;
Jediael
the
son
of
Shimri,
and
Joha
his
brother,
the
Tizite;
Eliel
the
Mahavite,
and
Jeribai,
and
Joshaviah,
the
sons
of
Elnaam,
and
Ithmah
the
Moabite;
Eliel,
and
Obed,
and
Jaasiel
the
Mezobaite.
Now
these
are
they
that
came
to
David
to
Ziklag,
while
he
yet
kept
himself
close
because
of
Saul
the
son
of
Kish:
and
they
were
among
the
mighty
men,
his
helpers
in
war.
They
were
armed
with
bows,
and
could
use
both
the
right
hand
and
the
left
in
slinging
stones
and
in
shooting
arrows
from
the
bow;
they
were
of
Saul’s
brethren
of
Benjamin.
The
chief
was
Ahiezer,
then
Joash,
the
sons
of
Shemaah
the
Gibeathite;
and
Jeziel,
and
Pelet,
the
sons
of
Azmaveth;
and
Beracah,
and
Jehu
the
Anathothite;
and
Ishmaiah
the
Gibeonite,
a
mighty
man
among
the
thirty
and
over
the
thirty;
and
Jeremiah,
and
Jahaziel,
and
Johanan,
and
Jozabad
the
Gederathite;
Eluzai,
and
Jerimoth,
and
Bealiah,
and
Shemariah,
and
Shephatiah
the
Haruphite;
Elkanah,
and
Isshiah,
and
Azarel,
and
Joezer,
and
Jashobeam,
the
Korahites;
and
Joelah,
and
Zebadiah,
the
sons
of
Jeroham
of
Gedor.
And
of
the
Gadites
there
separated
themselves
unto
David
to
the
hold
in
the
wilderness,
mighty
men
of
valour,
men
trained
for
war,
that
could
handle
shield
and
spear;
whose
faces
were
like
the
faces
of
lions,
and
they
were
as
swift
as
the
roes
upon
the
mountains;
Ezer
the
chief,
Obadiah
the
second,
Eliab
the
third;
Mishmannah
the
fourth;
Jeremiah
the
fifth;
Attai
the
sixth,
Eliel
the
seventh;
Johanan
the
eighth,
Elzabad
the
ninth;
Jeremiah
the
tenth,
Machbannai
the
eleventh.
These
of
the
sons
of
Gad
were
captains
of
the
host:
he
that
was
least
was
equal
to
an
hundred,
and
the
greatest
to
a
thousand.
These
are
they
that
went
over
Jordan
in
the
first
month,
when
it
had
overflown
all
its
banks;
and
they
put
to
flight
all
them
of
the
valleys,
both
toward
the
east,
and
toward
the
west.
And
there
came
of
the
children
of
Benjamin
and
Judah
to
the
hold
unto
David.
And
David
went
out
to
meet
them,
and
answered
and
said
unto
them,
If
ye
be
come
peaceably
unto
me
to
help
me,
mine
heart
shall
be
knit
unto
you:
but
if
ye
be
come
to
betray
me
to
mine
adversaries,
seeing
there
is
no
wrong
in
mine
hands,
the
God
of
our
fathers
look
thereon,
and
rebuke
it.
Then
the
spirit
came
upon
Amasai,
who
was
chief
of
the
thirty,
and
he
said,
Thine
are
we,
David,
and
on
thy
side,
thou
son
of
Jesse:
peace,
peace
be
unto
thee,
and
peace
be
to
thine
helpers;
for
thy
God
helpeth
thee.
Then
David
received
them,
and
made
them
captains
of
the
band.
Of
Manasseh
also
there
fell
away
some
to
David,
when
he
came
with
the
Philistines
against
Saul
to
battle,
but
they
helped
them
not:
for
the
lords
of
the
Philistines
upon
advisement
sent
him
away,
saying,
He
will
fall
away
to
his
master
Saul
to
the
jeopardy
of
our
heads.
As
he
went
to
Ziklag,
there
fell
to
him
of
Manasseh,
Adnah,
and
Jozabad,
and
Jediael,
and
Michael,
and
Jozabad,
and
Elihu,
and
Zillethai,
captains
of
thousands
that
were
of
Manasseh.
And
they
helped
David
against
the
band
of rovers:
for
they
were
all
mighty
men
of
valour,
and
were
captains
in
the
host.
For
from
day
to
day
there
came
to
David
to
help
him,
until
it
was
a
great
host,
like
the
host
of
God.
And
these
are
the
numbers
of
the
heads
of
them
that
were
armed
for
war,
which
came
to
David
to
Hebron,
to
turn
the
kingdom
of
Saul
to
him,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD.
The
children
of
Judah
that
bare
shield
and
spear
were
six
thousand
and
eight
hundred,
armed
for
war.
Of
the
children
of
Simeon,
mighty
men
of
valour
for
the
war,
seven
thousand
and
one
hundred.
Of
the
children
of
Levi
four
thousand
and
six
hundred.
And
Jehoiada
was
the
leader
of
the
house
of
Aaron,
and
with
him
were
three
thousand
and
seven
hundred;
and
Zadok,
a
young
man
mighty
of
valour,
and
of
his
father’s
house
twenty
and
two
captains.
And
of
the
children
of
Benjamin,
the
brethren
of
Saul,
three
thousand:
for
hitherto
the
greatest
part
of
them
had
kept
their
allegiance
to
the
house
of
Saul.
And
of
the
children
of
Ephraim
twenty
thousand
and
eight
hundred,
mighty
men
of
valour,
famous
men
in
their
fathers’
houses.
And
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
eighteen
thousand,
which
were
expressed
by
name,
to
come
and
make
David
king.
And
of
the
children
of
Issachar,
men
that
had
understanding
of
the
times,
to
know
what
Israel
ought
to
do;
the
heads
of
them
were
two
hundred;
and
all
their
brethren
were
at
their
commandment.
Of
Zebulun,
such
as
were
able
to
go
out
in
the
host,
that
could
set
the
battle
in
array,
with
all
manner
of
instruments
of
war,
fifty
thousand;
and
that
could
order
the
battle
array,
and
were
not
of
double
heart.
And
of
Naphtali
a
thousand
captains,
and
with
them
with
shield
and
spear
thirty
and
seven
thousand.
And
of
the
Danites
that
could
set
the
battle
in
array,
twenty
and
eight
thousand
and
six
hundred.
And
of
Asher,
such
as
were
able
to
go
out
in
the
host,
that
could
set
the
battle
in
array,
forty
thousand.
And
on
the
other
side
of
Jordan,
of
the
Reubenites,
and
the
Gadites,
and
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
with
all
manner
of
instruments
of
war
for
the
battle,
an
hundred
and
twenty
thousand.
All
these,
being
men
of
war,
that
could
order
the
battle
array,
came
with
a
perfect
heart
to
Hebron,
to
make
David
king
over
all
Israel:
and
all
the
rest
also
of
Israel
were
of
one
heart
to
make
David
king.
And
they
were
there
with
David
three
days,
eating
and
drinking:
for
their
brethren
had
made
preparation
for
them.
Moreover
they
that
were
nigh
unto
them,
even
as
far
as
Issachar
and
Zebulun
and
Naphtali,
brought
bread
on
asses,
and
on
camels,
and
on
mules,
and
on
oxen,
victual
of
meal,
cakes
of
figs,
and
clusters
of
raisins,
and
wine,
and
oil,
and
oxen,
and
sheep
in
abundance:
for
there
was
joy
in
Israel:
And
David
consulted
with
the
captains
of
thousands
and
of
hundreds,
even
with
every
leader.
And
David
said
unto,
all
the
assembly
of
Israel,
If
it
seem
good
unto
you,
and
if
it
be
of
the
LORD
our
God,
let
us
send
abroad
every
where
unto
our
brethren
that
are
left
in
all
the
land
of
Israel,
with
whom
the
priests
and
Levites
are
in
their
cities
that
have
suburbs,
that
they
may
gather
themselves
unto
us:
and
let
us
bring
again
the
ark
of
our
God
to
us:
for
we
sought
not
unto
it
in
the
days
of
Saul.
And
all
the
assembly
said
that
they
would
do
so:
for
the
thing
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
all
the
people.
So
David
assembled
all
Israel
together,
from
Shihor
the
brook
of
Egypt
even
unto
the
entering
in
of
Hamath;
to
bring
the
ark
of
God
from
Kiriath-jearim.
And
David
went
up,
and
all
Israel,
to
Baalah,
that
is,
to
Kiriath-jearim,
which
belonged
to
Judah,
to
bring
up
from
thence
the
ark
of
God,
the
LORD
that
sitteth
upon
the
cherubim,
which
is
called
by
the
Name.
And
they
carried
the
ark
of
God
upon
a
new
cart,
and
brought
it
out
of
the
house
of
Abinadab:
and
Uzza
and
Ahio
drave
the
cart.
And
David
and
all
Israel
played
before
God
with
all
their
might:
even
with
songs,
and
with
harps,
and
with
psalteries,
and
with
timbrels,
and
with
cymbals,
and
with
trumpets.
And
when
they
came
unto
the threshing-floor
of
Chidon,
Uzza
put
forth
his
hand
to
hold
the
ark;
for
the
oxen
stumbled.
And
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Uzza,
and
he
smote
him,
because
he
put
forth
his
hand
to
the
ark:
and
there
he
died
before
God.
And
David
was
displeased,
because
the
LORD
had
broken
forth
upon
Uzza:
and
he
called
that
place
Perez-uzza,
unto
this
day.
And
David
was
afraid
of
God
that
day,
saying,
How
shall
I
bring
the
ark
of
God
home
to
me?
So
David
removed
not
the
ark
unto
him
into
the
city
of
David,
but
carried
it
aside
into
the
house
of
Obed-edom
the
Gittite.
And
the
ark
of
God
remained
with
the
family
of
Obed-edom
in
his
house
three
months:
and
the
LORD
blessed
the
house
of
Obed-edom,
and
all
that
he
had.
And
Hiram
king
of
Tyre
sent
messengers
to
David,
and
cedar
trees,
and
masons,
and
carpenters,
to
build
him
an
house.
And
David
perceived
that
the
LORD
had
established
him
king
over
Israel,
for
his
kingdom
was
exalted
on
high,
for
his
people
Israel’s
sake.
And
David
took
more
wives
at
Jerusalem:
and
David
begat
more
sons
and
daughters.
And
these
are
the
names
of
the
children
which
he
had
in
Jerusalem;
Shammua,
and
Shobab,
Nathan,
and
Solomon;
and
Ibhar,
and
Elishua,
and
Elpelet;
and
Nogah,
and
Nepheg,
and
Japhia;
and
Elishama,
and
Beeliada,
and
Eliphelet.
And
when
the
Philistines
heard
that
David
was
anointed
king
over
all
Israel,
all
the
Philistines
went
up
to
seek
David:
and
David
heard
of
it,
and
went
out
against
them.
Now
the
Philistines
had
come
and
made
a
raid
in
the
valley
of
Rephaim.
And
David
inquired
of
God,
saying,
Shall
I
go
up
against
the
Philistines?
and
wilt
thou
deliver
them
into
mine
hand?
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Go
up;
for
I
will
deliver
them
into
thine
hand.
So
they
came
up
to
Baal-perazim,
and
David
smote
them
there;
and
David
said,
God
hath
broken
mine
enemies
by
mine
hand,
like
the
breach
of
waters.
Therefore
they
called
the
name
of
that
place
Baal-perazim.
And
they
left
their
gods
there;
and
David
gave
commandment,
and
they
were
burned
with
fire.
And
the
Philistines
yet
again
made
a
raid
in
the
valley.
And
David
inquired
again
of
God;
and
God
said
unto
him,
Thou shalt
not
go
up
after
them:
turn
away
from
them,
and
come
upon
them
over
against
the mulberry
trees.
And
it
shall
be,
when
thou
hearest
the
sound
of
marching
in
the
tops
of
the mulberry
trees,
that
then
thou shalt
go
out
to
battle:
for
God
is
gone
out
before
thee
to
smite
the
host
of
the
Philistines;
And
David
did
as
God
commanded
him:
and
they
smote
the
host
of
the
Philistines
from
Gibeon
even
to
Gezer.
And
the
fame
of
David
went
out
unto
all
lands;
and
the
LORD
brought
the
fear
of
him
upon
all
nations.
And
David
made
him
houses
in
the
city
of
David;
and
he
prepared
a
place
for
the
ark
of
God,
and
pitched
for
it
a
tent.
Then
David
said,
None
ought
to
carry
the
ark
of
God
but
the
Levites:
for
them
hath
the
LORD
chosen
to
carry
the
ark
of
God,
and
to
minister
unto
him
for
ever.
And
David
assembled
all
Israel
at
Jerusalem,
to
bring
up
the
ark
of
the
LORD
unto
its
place,
which
he
had
prepared
for
it.
And
David
gathered
together
the
sons
of
Aaron,
and
the
Levites:
of
the
sons
of
Kohath;
Uriel
the
chief,
and
his
brethren
an
hundred
and
twenty:
of
the
sons
of
Merari;
Asaiah
the
chief,
and
his
brethren
two
hundred
and
twenty:
of
the
sons
of
Gershom;
Joel
the
chief,
and
his
brethren
an
hundred
and
thirty:
of
the
sons
of
Elizaphan;
Shemaiah
the
chief,
and
his
brethren
two
hundred:
of
the
sons
of
Hebron;
Eliel
the
chief,
and
his
brethren
fourscore:
of
the
sons
of
Uzziel;
Amminadab
the
chief,
and
his
brethren
an
hundred
and
twelve.
And
David
called
for
Zadok
and
Abiathar
the
priests,
and
for
the
Levites,
for
Uriel,
Asaiah,
and
Joel,
Shemaiah,
and
Eliel,
and
Amminadab,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
are
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
Levites:
sanctify
yourselves,
both
ye
and
your
brethren,
that
ye
may
bring
up
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
unto
the
place
that
I
have
prepared
for
it.
For
because
ye
bare
it
not
at
the
first,
the
LORD
our
God
made
a
breach
upon
us,
for
that
we
sought
him
not
according
to
the
ordinance.
So
the
priests
and
the
Levites
sanctified
themselves
to
bring
up
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
And
the
children
of
the
Levites
bare
the
ark
of
God
upon
their
shoulders
with
the
staves
thereon,
as
Moses
commanded
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD.
And
David
spake
to
the
chief
of
the
Levites
to
appoint
their
brethren
the
singers,
with
instruments
of
music,
psalteries
and
harps
and
cymbals,
sounding
aloud
and
lifting
up
the
voice
with
joy.
So
the
Levites
appointed
Heman
the
son
of
Joel;
and
of
his
brethren,
Asaph
the
son
of
Berechiah;
and
of
the
sons
of
Merari
their
brethren,
Ethan
the
son
of
Kushaiah;
and
with
them
their
brethren
of
the
second
degree,
Zechariah,
Ben,
and
Jaaziel,
and
Shemiramoth,
and
Jehiel,
and
Unni,
Eliab,
and
Benaiah,
and
Maaseiah,
and
Mattithiah,
and
Eliphelehu,
and
Mikneiah,
and
Obed-edom,
and
Jeiel,
the
doorkeepers.
So
the
singers,
Heman,
Asaph,
and
Ethan,
were
appointed,
with
cymbals
of
brass
to
sound
aloud;
and
Zechariah,
and
Aziel,
and
Shemiramoth,
and
Jehiel,
and
Unni,
and
Eliab,
and
Maaseiah,
and
Benaiah,
with
psalteries
set
to
Alamoth;
and
Mattithiah,
and
Eliphelehu,
and
Mikneiah,
and
Obed-edom,
and
Jeiel,
and
Azaziah,
with
harps
set
to
the
Sheminith,
to
lead.
And
Chenaniah,
chief
of
the
Levites,
was
over
the
song:
he
instructed
about
the
song,
because
he
was
skilful.
And
Berechiah
and
Elkanah
were
doorkeepers
for
the
ark.
And
Shebaniah,
and
Joshaphat,
and
Nethanel,
and
Amasai,
and
Zechariah,
and
Benaiah,
and
Eliezer,
the
priests,
did
blow
with
the
trumpets
before
the
ark
of
God:
and
Obed-edom
and
Jehiah
were
doorkeepers
for
the
ark.
So
David,
and
the
elders
of
Israel,
and
the
captains
over
thousands,
went
to
bring
up
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
out
of
the
house
of
Obed-edom
with
joy:
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
God
helped
the
Levites
that
bare
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
that
they
sacrificed
seven
bullocks
and
seven
rams.
And
David
was
clothed
with
a
robe
of
fine
linen,
and
all
the
Levites
that
bare
the
ark,
and
the
singers,
and
Chenaniah
the
master
of
the
song
with
the
singers:
and
David
had
upon
him
an
ephod
of
linen.
Thus
all
Israel
brought
up
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
with
shouting,
and
with
sound
of
the
cornet,
and
with
trumpets,
and
with
cymbals,
sounding
aloud
with
psalteries
and
harps.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
came
to
the
city
of
David,
that
Michal
the
daughter
of
Saul
looked
out
at
the
window,
and
saw
king
David
dancing
and
playing;
and
she
despised
him
in
her
heart.
And
they
brought
in
the
ark
of
God,
and
set
it
in
the
midst
of
the
tent
that
David
had
pitched
for
it:
and
they
offered
burnt
offerings
and
peace
offerings
before
God.
And
when
David
had
made
an
end
of
offering
the
burnt
offering
and
the
peace
offerings,
he
blessed
the
people
in
the
name
of
the
LORD.
And
he
dealt
to
every
one
of
Israel,
both
man
and
woman,
to
every
one
a
loaf
of
bread,
and
a
portion
of
flesh,
and
a
cake
of
raisins.
And
he
appointed
certain
of
the
Levites
to
minister
before
the
ark
of
the
LORD,
and
to
celebrate
and
to
thank
and
praise
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
Asaph
the
chief,
and
second
to
him
Zechariah,
Jeiel,
and
Shemiramoth,
and
Jehiel,
and
Mattithiah,
and
Eliab,
and
Benaiah,
and
Obed-edom,
and
Jeiel,
with
psalteries
and
with
harps;
and
Asaph
with
cymbals,
sounding
aloud;
and
Benaiah
and
Jahaziel
the
priests
with
trumpets
continually,
before
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
God.
Then
on
that
day
did
David
first
ordain
to
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD,
by
the
hand
of
Asaph
and
his
brethren.
O
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD,
call
upon
his
name;
make
known
his
doings
among
the
peoples.
Sing
unto
him,
sing
praises
unto
him;
talk
ye
of
all
his
marvelous
works.
Glory
ye
in
his
holy
name:
let
the
heart
of
them
rejoice
that
seek
the
LORD.
Seek
ye
the
LORD
and
his
strength;
seek
his
face
evermore.
Remember
his
marvelous
works
that
he
hath
done;
his
wonders,
and
the
judgments
of
his
mouth;
O
ye
seed
of
Israel
his
servant,
ye
children
of
Jacob,
his
chosen
ones.
He
is
the
LORD
our
God:
his
judgments
are
in
all
the
earth.
Remember
his
covenant
for
ever,
the
word
which
he
commanded
to
a
thousand
generations;
The
covenant
which
he
made
with
Abraham,
and
his
oath
unto
Isaac;
And
confirmed
the
same
unto
Jacob
for
a
statute,
to
Israel
for
an
everlasting
covenant:
Saying,
Unto
thee
will
I
give
the
land
of
Canaan,
the
lot
of
your
inheritance:
When
ye
were
but
a
few
men
in
number;
yea,
very
few,
and
sojourners
in
it;
And
they
went
about
from
nation
to
nation,
and
from
one
kingdom
to
another
people.
He
suffered
no
man
to
do
them
wrong;
yea,
he
reproved
kings
for
their
sakes;
Saying,
Touch
not
mine
anointed
ones,
and
do
my
prophets
no
harm.
Sing
unto
the
LORD,
all
the
earth;
shew
forth
his
salvation
from
day
to
day.
Declare
his
glory
among
the
nations,
his
marvelous
works
among
all
the
peoples.
For
great
is
the
LORD,
and
highly
to
be
praised:
he
also
is
to
be
feared
above
all
gods.
For
all
the
gods
of
the
peoples
are
idols:
but
the
LORD
made
the
heavens.
Honour
and
majesty
are
before
him:
strength
and
gladness
are
in
his
place.
Give
unto
the
LORD,
ye
kindreds
of
the
peoples,
give
unto
the
LORD
glory
and
strength.
Give
unto
the
LORD
the
glory
due
unto
his
name:
bring
an
offering,
and
come
before
him:
worship
the
LORD
in
the
beauty
of
holiness.
Tremble
before
him,
all
the
earth:
the
world
also
is
stablished
that
it
cannot
be
moved.
Let
the
heavens
be
glad,
and
let
the
earth
rejoice;
and
let
them
say
among
the
nations,
The
LORD
reigneth.
Let
the
sea
roar
and
the
fulness
thereof;
let
the
field
exult,
and
all
that
is
therein;
Then
shall
the
trees
of
the
wood
sing
for
joy
before
the
LORD,
for
he
cometh
to
judge
the
earth.
O
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD;
for
he
is
good:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
And
say
ye,
Save
us,
O
God
of
our
salvation,
and
gather
us
together
and
deliver
us
from
the
nations,
to
give
thanks
unto
thy
holy
name,
and
to
triumph
in
thy
praise.
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
from
everlasting
even
to
everlasting.
And
all
the
people
said,
Amen,
and
praised
the
LORD.
So
he
left
there,
before
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
Asaph
and
his
brethren,
to
minister
before
the
ark
continually,
as
every
day’s
work
required:
and
Obed-edom
with
their
brethren,
threescore
and
eight;
Obed-edom
also
the
son
of
Jeduthun
and
Hosah
to
be
doorkeepers:
and
Zadok
the
priest,
and
his
brethren
the
priests,
before
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD
in
the
high
place
that
was
at
Gibeon,
to
offer
burnt
offerings
unto
the
LORD
upon
the
altar
of
burnt
offering
continually
morning
and
evening,
even
according
to
all
that
is
written
in
the
law
of
the
LORD,
which
he
commanded
unto
Israel;
and
with
them
Heman
and
Jeduthun,
and
the
rest
that
were
chosen,
who
were
expressed
by
name,
to
give
thanks
to
the
LORD,
because
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever;
and
with
them
Heman
and
Jeduthun
with
trumpets
and
cymbals
for
those
that
should
sound
aloud,
and
with
instruments
for
the
songs
of
God:
and
the
sons
of
Jeduthun
to
be
at
the
gate.
And
all
the
people
departed
every
man
to
his
house:
and
David
returned
to
bless
his
house.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
David
dwelt
in
his
house,
that
David
said
to
Nathan
the
prophet,
Lo,
I
dwell
in
an
house
of
cedar,
but
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
dwelleth
under
curtains.
And
Nathan
said
unto
David,
Do
all
that
is
in
thine
heart;
for
God
is
with
thee.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
same
night,
that
the
word
of
God
came
to
Nathan,
saying,
Go
and
tell
David
my
servant,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Thou shalt
not
build
me
an
house
to
dwell
in:
for
I
have
not
dwelt
in
an
house
since
the
day
that
I
brought
up
Israel,
unto
this
day;
but
have
gone
from
tent
to
tent,
and
from
one
tabernacle
to
another.
In
all
places
wherein
I
have
walked
with
all
Israel,
spake
I
a
word
with
any
of
the
judges
of
Israel,
whom
I
commanded
to
feed
my
people,
saying,
Why
have
ye
not
built
me
an
house
of
cedar?
Now
therefore
thus shalt
thou
say
unto
my
servant
David,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
I
took
thee
from
the
sheepcote,
from
following
the
sheep,
that
thou shouldest
be
prince
over
my
people
Israel:
and
I
have
been
with
thee
whithersoever
thou
wentest,
and
have
cut
off
all
thine
enemies
from
before
thee;
and
I
will
make
thee
a
name,
like
unto
the
name
of
the
great
ones
that
are
in
the
earth.
And
I
will
appoint
a
place
for
my
people
Israel,
and
will
plant
them,
that
they
may
dwell
in
their
own
place,
and
be
moved
no
more;
neither
shall
the
children
of
wickedness
waste
them
any
more,
as
at
the
first,
and
as
from
the
day
that
I
commanded
judges
to
be
over
my
people
Israel;
and
I
will
subdue
all
thine
enemies.
Moreover
I
tell
thee
that
the
LORD
will
build
thee
an
house.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
thy
days
be
fulfilled
that
thou
must
go
to
be
with
thy
fathers,
that
I
will
set
up
thy
seed
after
thee,
which
shall
be
of
thy
sons;
and
I
will
establish
his
kingdom.
He
shall
build
me
an
house,
and
I
will
establish
his
throne
for
ever.
I
will
be
his
father,
and
he
shall
be
my
son:
and
I
will
not
take
my
mercy
away
from
him,
as
I
took
it
from
him
that
was
before
thee:
but
I
will
settle
him
in
mine
house
and
in
my
kingdom
for
ever:
and
his
throne
shall
be
established
for
ever.
According
to
all
these
words,
and
according
to
all
this
vision,
so
did
Nathan
speak
unto
David.
Then
David
the
king
went
in,
and
sat
before
the
LORD;
and
he
said,
Who
am
I,
O
LORD
God,
and
what
is
my
house,
that
thou
hast
brought
me
thus
far?
And
this
was
a
small
thing
in
thine
eyes,
O
God;
but
thou
hast
spoken
of
thy
servant’s
house
for
a
great
while
to
come,
and
hast
regarded
me
according
to
the
estate
of
a
man
of
high
degree,
O
LORD
God.
What
can
David
say
yet
more
unto
thee
concerning
the
honour
which
is
done
to
thy
servant?
for
thou
knowest
thy
servant.
O
LORD,
for
thy
servant’s
sake,
and
according
to
thine
own
heart,
hast
thou
wrought
all
this
greatness,
to
make
known
all
these
great
things.
O
LORD,
there
is
none
like
thee,
neither
is
there
any
God
beside
thee,
according
to
all
that
we
have
heard
with
our
ears.
And
what
one
nation
in
the
earth
is
like
thy
people
Israel,
whom
God
went
to
redeem
unto
himself
for
a
people,
to
make
thee
a
name
by
great
and
terrible
things,
in
driving
out
nations
from
before
thy
people,
which
thou
redeemedst
out
of
Egypt?
For
thy
people
Israel
didst
thou
make
thine
own
people
for
ever;
and
thou,
LORD, becamest
their
God.
And
now,
O
LORD,
let
the
word
that
thou
hast
spoken
concerning
thy
servant,
and
concerning
his
house,
be
established
for
ever,
and
do
as
thou
hast
spoken.
And
let
thy
name
be
established
and
magnified
for
ever,
saying,
The
LORD
of
hosts
is
the
God
of
Israel,
even
a
God
to
Israel:
and
the
house
of
David
thy
servant
is
established
before
thee.
For
thou,
O
my
God,
hast
revealed
to
thy
servant
that
thou
wilt
build
him
an
house:
therefore
hath
thy
servant
found
in
his
heart
to
pray
before
thee.
And
now,
O
LORD,
thou
art
God,
and
hast
promised
this
good
thing
unto
thy
servant:
and
now
it
hath
pleased
thee
to
bless
the
house
of
thy
servant,
that
it
may
continue
for
ever
before
thee:
for
thou,
O
LORD,
hast
blessed,
and
it
is
blessed
for
ever.
And
after
this
it
came
to
pass,
that
David
smote
the
Philistines,
and
subdued
them,
and
took
Gath
and
her
towns
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Philistines.
And
he
smote
Moab;
and
the
Moabites
became
servants
to
David,
and
brought
presents.
And
David
smote
Hadarezer
king
of
Zobah
unto
Hamath,
as
he
went
to
stablish
his
dominion
by
the
river
Euphrates.
And
David
took
from
him
a
thousand
chariots,
and
seven
thousand
horsemen,
and
twenty
thousand
footmen:
and
David
houghed
all
the
chariot
horses,
but
reserved
of
them
for
an
hundred
chariots.
And
when
the
Syrians
of
Damascus
came
to
succour
Hadarezer
king
of
Zobah,
David
smote
of
the
Syrians
two
and
twenty
thousand
men.
Then
David
put
garrisons
in
Syria
of
Damascus;
and
the
Syrians
became
servants
to
David,
and
brought
presents.
And
the
LORD
gave
victory
to
David
whithersoever
he
went.
And
David
took
the
shields
of
gold
that
were
on
the
servants
of
Hadarezer,
and
brought
them
to
Jerusalem.
And
from
Tibhath
and
from
Cun,
cities
of
Hadarezer,
David
took
very
much
brass,
wherewith
Solomon
made
the
brasen
sea,
and
the
pillars,
and
the
vessels
of
brass.
And
when
Tou
king
of
Hamath
heard
that
David
had
smitten
all
the
host
of
Hadarezer
king
of
Zobah,
he
sent
Hadoram
his
son
to
king
David,
to
salute
him,
and
to
bless
him,
because
he
had
fought
against
Hadarezer
and
smitten
him;
for
Hadarezer
had
wars
with
Tou;
and
he
had
with
him
all
manner
of
vessels
of
gold
and
silver
and
brass.
These
also
did
king
David
dedicate
unto
the
LORD,
with
the
silver
and
the
gold
that
he
carried
away
from
all
the
nations;
from
Edom,
and
from
Moab,
and
from
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
from
the
Philistines,
and
from
Amalek.
Moreover
Abishai
the
son
of
Zeruiah
smote
of
the
Edomites
in
the
Valley
of
Salt
eighteen
thousand.
And
he
put
garrisons
in
Edom;
and
all
the
Edomites
became
servants
to
David.
And
the
LORD
gave
victory
to
David
whithersoever
he
went.
And
David
reigned
over
all
Israel;
and
he
executed
judgment
and
justice
unto
all
his
people.
And
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah
was
over
the
host;
and
Jehoshaphat
the
son
of
Ahilud
was
recorder.
and
Zadok
the
son
of
Ahitub,
and
Abimelech
the
son
of
Abiathar,
were
priests;
and
Shavsha
was
scribe;
and
Benaiah
the
son
of
Jehoiada
was
over
the
Cherethites
and
the
Pelethites;
and
the
sons
of
David
were
chief
about
the
king.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
Nahash
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon
died,
and
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
David
said,
I
will
shew
kindness
unto
Hanun
the
son
of
Nahash,
because
his
father
shewed
kindness
to
me.
So
David
sent
messengers
to
comfort
him
concerning
his
father.
And
David’s
servants
came
into
the
land
of
the
children
of
Ammon
to
Hanun,
to
comfort
him.
But
the
princes
of
the
children
of
Ammon
said
to
Hanun,
Thinkest
thou
that
David
doth
honour
thy
father,
that
he
hath
sent
comforters
unto
thee?
are
not
his
servants
come
unto
thee
for
to
search,
and
to
overthrow,
and
to
spy
out
the
land?
So
Hanun
took
David’s
servants,
and
shaved
them,
and
cut
off
their
garments
in
the
middle,
even
to
their
buttocks,
and
sent
them
away.
Then
there
went
certain,
and
told
David
how
the
men
were
served.
And
he
sent
to
meet
them;
for
the
men
were
greatly
ashamed.
And
the
king
said,
Tarry
at
Jericho
until
your
beards
be
grown,
and
then
return.
And
when
the
children
of
Ammon
saw
that
they
had
made
themselves
odious
to
David,
Hanun
and
the
children
of
Ammon
sent
a
thousand
talents
of
silver
to
hire
them
chariots
and
horsemen
out
of
Mesopotamia,
and
out
of
Aram-maacah,
and
out
of
Zobah.
So
they
hired
them
thirty
and
two
thousand
chariots,
and
the
king
of
Maacah
and
his
people;
who
came
and
pitched
before
Medeba.
And
the
children
of
Ammon
gathered
themselves
together
from
their cites,
and
came
to
battle.
And
when
David
heard
of
it,
he
sent
Joab,
and
all
the
host
of
the
mighty
men.
And
the
children
of
Ammon
came
out,
and
put
the
battle
in
array
at
the
gate
of
the
city:
and
the
kings
that
were
come
were
by
themselves
in
the
field.
Now
when
Joab
saw
that
the
battle
was
set
against
him
before
and
behind,
he
chose
of
all
the
choice
men
of
Israel,
and
put
them
in
array
against
the
Syrians.
And
the
rest
of
the
people
he
committed
into
the
hand
of
Abishai
his
brother,
and
they
put
themselves
in
array
against
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
he
said,
If
the
Syrians
be
too
strong
for
me,
then
thou shalt
help
me:
but
if
the
children
of
Ammon
be
too
strong
for
thee,
then
I
will
help
thee.
Be
of
good
courage,
and
let
us
play
the
men
for
our
people,
and
for
the
cities
of
our
God:
and
the
LORD
do
that
which
seemeth
him
good.
So
Joab
and
the
people
that
were
with
him
drew
nigh
before
the
Syrians
unto
the
battle;
and
they
fled
before
him.
And
when
the
children
of
Ammon
saw
that
the
Syrians
were
fled,
they
likewise
fled
before
Abishai
his
brother,
and
entered
into
the
city.
Then
Joab
came
to
Jerusalem.
And
when
the
Syrians
saw
that
they
were
put
to
the
worse
before
Israel,
they
sent
messengers,
and
drew
forth
the
Syrians
that
were
beyond
the
River,
with
Shophach
the
captain
of
the
host
of
Hadarezer
at
their
head.
And
it
was
told
David;
and
he
gathered
all
Israel
together,
and
passed
over
Jordan,
and
came
upon
them,
and
set
the
battle
in
array
against
them.
So
when
David
had
put
the
battle
in
array
against
the
Syrians,
they
fought
with
him:
And
the
Syrians
fled
before
Israel;
and
David
slew
of
the
Syrians
the
men
of
seven
thousand
chariots,
and
forty
thousand
footmen,
and
killed
Shophach
the
captain
of
the
host.
And
when
the
servants
of
Hadarezer
saw
that
they
were
put
to
the
worse
before
Israel,
they
made
peace
with
David,
and
served
him:
neither
would
the
Syrians
help
the
children
of
Ammon
any
more.
And
it
came
to
pass,
at
the
time
of
the
return
of
the
year,
at
the
time
when
kings
go
out
to
battle,
that
Joab
led
forth
the
power
of
the
army,
and
wasted
the
country
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
came
and
besieged
Rabbah.
But
David
tarried
at
Jerusalem.
And
Joab
smote
Rabbah,
and
overthrew
it.
And
David
took
the
crown
of
their
king
from
off
his
head,
and
found
it
to
weigh
a
talent
of
gold,
and
there
were
precious
stones
in
it;
and
it
was
set
upon
David’s
head:
and
he
brought
forth
the
spoil
of
the
city,
exceeding
much.
And
he
brought
forth
the
people
that
were
therein,
and
cut
them
with
saws,
and
with
harrows
of
iron,
and
with
axes.
And
thus
did
David
unto
all
the
cities
of
the
children
of
Ammon.
And
David
and
all
the
people
returned
to
Jerusalem.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
there
arose
war
at
Gezer
with
the
Philistines:
then
Sibbecai
the
Hushathite
slew
Sippai,
of
the
sons
of
the
giant:
and
they
were
subdued.
And
there
was
again
war
with
the
Philistines;
and
Elhanan
the
son
of
Jair
slew
Lahmi
the
brother
of
Goliath
the
Gittite,
the
staff
of
whose
spear
was
like
a
weaver’s
beam.
And
there
was
again
war
at
Gath,
where
was
a
man
of
great
stature,
whose
fingers
and
toes
were
four
and
twenty,
six
on
each
hand,
and
six
on
each
foot;
and
he
also
was
born
unto
the
giant.
And
when
he
defied
Israel,
Jonathan
the
son
of
Shimea
David’s
brother
slew
him.
These
were
born
unto
the
giant
in
Gath;
and
they
fell
by
the
hand
of
David,
and
by
the
hand
of
his
servants.
And
Satan
stood
up
against
Israel,
and
moved
David
to
number
Israel.
And
David
said
to
Joab
and
to
the
princes
of
the
people,
Go,
number
Israel
from
Beer-sheba
even
to
Dan;
and
bring
me
word,
that
I
may
know
the
sum
of
them.
And
Joab
said,
The
LORD
make
his
people
an
hundred
times
so
many
more
as
they
be:
but,
my
lord
the
king,
are
they
not
all
my
lord’s
servants?
why
doth
my
lord
require
this
thing?
why
will
he
be
a
cause
of
guilt
unto
Israel?
Nevertheless
the
king’s
word
prevailed
against
Joab.
Wherefore
Joab
departed,
and
went
throughout
all
Israel,
and
came
to
Jerusalem.
And
Joab
gave
up
the
sum
of
the
numbering
of
the
people
unto
David.
And
all
they
of
Israel
were
a
thousand
thousand
and
an
hundred
thousand
men
that
drew
sword:
and
Judah
was
four
hundred
threescore
and
ten
thousand
men
that
drew
sword;
But
Levi
and
Benjamin
counted
he
not
among
them:
for
the
king’s
word
was
abominable
to
Joab.
And
God
was
displeased
with
this
thing;
therefore
he
smote
Israel.
And
David
said
unto
God,
I
have
sinned
greatly,
in
that
I
have
done
this
thing:
but
now,
put
away,
I
beseech
thee,
the
iniquity
of
thy
servant;
for
I
have
done
very
foolishly.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
Gad,
David’s
seer,
saying,
Go
and
speak
unto
David,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
I
offer
thee
three
things;
choose
thee
one
of
them,
that
I
may
do
it
unto
thee.
So
Gad
came
to
David,
and
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Take
which
thou
wilt;
either
three
years
of
famine;
or
three
months
to
be
consumed
before
thy
foes,
while
that
the
sword
of
thine
enemies
overtaketh
thee;
or
else
three
days
the
sword
of
the
LORD,
even
pestilence
in
the
land,
and
the
angel
of
the
LORD
destroying
throughout
all
the
coasts
of
Israel.
Now
therefore
consider
what
answer
I
shall
return
to
him
that
sent
me.
And
David
said
unto
Gad,
I
am
in
a
great
strait:
let
me
fall
now
into
the
hand
of
the
LORD;
for
very
great
are
his
mercies:
and
let
me
not
fall
into
the
hand
of
man.
So
the
LORD
sent
a
pestilence
upon
Israel:
and
there
fell
of
Israel
seventy
thousand
men.
And
God
sent
an
angel
unto
Jerusalem
to
destroy
it:
and
as
he
was
about
to
destroy,
the
LORD
beheld,
and
he
repented
him
of
the
evil,
and
said
to
the
destroying
angel,
It
is
enough;
now
stay
thine
hand.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
stood
by
the threshing-floor
of
Ornan
the
Jebusite.
And
David
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
saw
the
angel
of
the
LORD
stand
between
the
earth
and
the
heaven,
having
a
drawn
sword
in
his
hand
stretched
out
ever
Jerusalem.
Then
David
and
the
elders,
clothed
in
sackcloth,
fell
upon
their
faces.
And
David
said
unto
God,
Is
it
not
I
that
commanded
the
people
to
be
numbered?
even
I
it
is
that
have
sinned
and
done
very
wickedly;
but
these
sheep,
what
have
they
done?
let
thine
hand,
I
pray
thee,
O
LORD
my
God,
be
against
me,
and
against
my
father’s
house;
but
not
against
thy
people,
that
they
should
be
plagued.
Then
the
angel
of
the
LORD
commanded
Gad
to
say
to
David,
that
David
should
go
up,
and
rear
an
altar
unto
the
LORD
in
the threshing-floor
of
Ornan
the
Jebusite.
And
David
went
up
at
the
saying
of
Gad,
which
he
spake
in
the
name
of
the
LORD.
And
Ornan
turned
back,
and
saw
the
angel;
and
his
four
sons
that
were
with
him
hid
themselves.
Now
Ornan
was
threshing
wheat.
And
as
David
came
to
Ornan,
Ornan
looked
and
saw
David,
and
went
out
of
the threshing-floor,
and
bowed
himself
to
David
with
his
face
to
the
ground.
Then
David
said
to
Ornan,
Give
me
the
place
of
this threshing-floor,
that
I
may
build
thereon
an
altar
unto
the
LORD:
for
the
full
price shalt
thou
give
it
me:
that
the
plague
may
be
stayed
from
the
people.
And
Ornan
said
unto
David,
Take
it
to
thee,
and
let
my
lord
the
king
do
that
which
is
good
in
his
eyes:
lo,
I
give
thee
the
oxen
for
burnt
offerings,
and
the
threshing
instruments
for
wood,
and
the
wheat
for
the
meal
offering;
I
give
it
all.
And
king
David
said
to
Ornan,
Nay;
but
I
will
verily
buy
it
for
the
full
price:
for
I
will
not
take
that
which
is
thine
for
the
LORD,
nor
offer
a
burnt
offering
without
cost.
So
David
gave
to
Ornan
for
the
place
six
hundred
shekels
of
gold
by
weight.
And
David
built
there
an
altar
unto
the
LORD,
and
offered
burnt
offerings
and
peace
offerings,
and
called
upon
the
LORD;
and
he
answered
him
from
heaven
by
fire
upon
the
altar
of
burnt
offering.
And
the
LORD
commanded
the
angel;
and
he
put
up
his
sword
again
into
the
sheath
thereof.
At
that
time,
when
David
saw
that
the
LORD
had
answered
him
in
the threshing-floor
of
Ornan
the
Jebusite,
then
he
sacrificed
there.
For
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD,
which
Moses
made
in
the
wilderness,
and
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
were
at
that
time
in
the
high
place
at
Gibeon.
But
David
could
not
go
before
it
to
inquire
of
God:
for
he
was
afraid
because
of
the
sword
of
the
angel
of
the
LORD.
Then
David
said,
This
is
the
house
of
the
LORD
God,
and
this
is
the
altar
of
burnt
offering
for
Israel.
And
David
commanded
to
gather
together
the
strangers
that
were
in
the
land
of
Israel;
and
he
set
masons
to
hew
wrought
stones
to
build
the
house
of
God.
And
David
prepared
iron
in
abundance
for
the
nails
for
the
doors
of
the
gates,
and
for
the
couplings;
and
brass
in
abundance
without
weight;
and
cedar
trees
without
number:
for
the
Zidonians
and
they
of
Tyre
brought
cedar
trees
in
abundance
to
David.
And
David
said,
Solomon
my
son
is
young
and
tender,
and
the
house
that
is
to
be
builded
for
the
LORD
must
be
exceeding
magnifical,
of
fame
and
of
glory
throughout
all
countries:
I
will
therefore
make
preparation
for
it.
So
David
prepared
abundantly
before
his
death.
Then
he
called
for
Solomon
his
son,
and
charged
him
to
build
an
house
for
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
And
David
said
to
Solomon
his
son,
As
for
me,
it
was
in
my
heart
to
build
an
house
unto
the
name
of
the
LORD
my
God.
But
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
me,
saying,
Thou
hast
shed
blood
abundantly,
and
hast
made
great
wars:
thou shalt
not
build
an
house
unto
my
name,
because
thou
hast
shed
much
blood
upon
the
earth
in
my
sight:
Behold,
a
son
shall
be
born
to
thee,
who
shall
be
a
man
of
rest;
and
I
will
give
him
rest
from
all
his
enemies
round
about:
for
his
name
shall
be
Solomon,
and
I
will
give
peace
and
quietness
unto
Israel
in
his
days:
he
shall
build
an
house
for
my
name;
and
he
shall
be
my
son,
and
I
will
be
his
father;
and
I
will
establish
the
throne
of
his
kingdom
over
Israel
for
ever.
Now,
my
son,
the
LORD
be
with
thee;
and
prosper
thou,
and
build
the
house
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
as
he
hath
spoken
concerning
thee.
Only
the
LORD
give
thee
discretion
and
understanding,
and
give
thee
charge
concerning
Israel;
that
so
thou
mayest
keep
the
law
of
the
LORD
thy
God.
Then shalt
thou
prosper,
if
thou
observe
to
do
the
statutes
and
the
judgments
which
the
LORD
charged
Moses
with
concerning
Israel:
be
strong,
and
of
good
courage;
fear
not,
neither
be
dismayed.
Now,
behold,
in
my
affliction
I
have
prepared
for
the
house
of
the
LORD
an
hundred
thousand
talents
of
gold,
and
a
thousand
thousand
talents
of
silver;
and
of
brass
and
iron
without
weight;
for
it
is
in
abundance:
timber
also
and
stone
have
I
prepared;
and
thou
mayest
add thereto.
Moreover
there
are
workmen
with
thee
in
abundance,
hewers
and
workers
of
stone
and
timber,
and
all
men
that
are
cunning
in
any
manner
of
work;
of
the
gold,
the
silver,
and
the
brass,
and
the
iron,
there
is
no
number;
arise
and
be
doing,
and
the
LORD
be
with
thee.
David
also
commanded
all
the
princes
of
Israel
to
help
Solomon
his
son,
saying,
Is
not
the
LORD
your
God
with
you?
and
hath
he
not
given
you
rest
on
every
side?
for
he
hath
delivered
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
into
mine
hand;
and
the
land
is
subdued
before
the
LORD,
and
before
his
people.
Now
set
your
heart
and
your
soul
to
seek
after
the
LORD
your
God;
arise
therefore,
and
build
ye
the
sanctuary
of
the
LORD
God,
to
bring
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
and
the
holy
vessels
of
God,
into
the
house
that
is
to
be
built
to
the
name
of
the
LORD.
Now
David
was
old
and
full
of
days;
and
he
made
Solomon
his
son
king
over
Israel.
And
he
gathered
together
all
the
princes
of
Israel,
with
the
priests
and
the
Levites.
And
the
Levites
were
numbered
from
thirty
years
old
and
upward:
and
their
number
by
their
polls,
man
by
man,
was
thirty
and
eight
thousand.
Of
these,
twenty
and
four
thousand
were
to
oversee
the
work
of
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
six
thousand
were
officers
and
judges:
and
four
thousand
were
doorkeepers;
and
four
thousand
praised
the
LORD
with
the
instruments
which
I
made,
said
David,
to
praise
therewith.
And
David
divided
them
into
courses
according
to
the
sons
of
Levi;
Gershon,
Kohath,
and
Merari.
Of
the
Gershonites;
Ladan
and
Shimei.
The
sons
of
Ladan;
Jehiel
the
chief,
and
Zetham,
and
Joel,
three.
The
sons
of
Shimei;
Shelomoth,
and
Haziel,
and
Haran,
three.
These
were
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
Ladan.
And
the
sons
of
Shimei;
Jahath,
Zina,
and
Jeush,
and
Beriah.
These
four
were
the
sons
of
Shimei.
And
Jahath
was
the
chief,
and
Zizah
the
second:
but
Jeush
and
Beriah
had
not
many
sons;
therefore
they
became
a
fathers’
house
in
one
reckoning.
The
sons
of
Kohath;
Amram,
Izhar,
Hebron,
and
Uzziel,
four.
The
sons
of
Amram;
Aaron
and
Moses:
and
Aaron
was
separated,
that
he
should
sanctify
the
most
holy
things,
he
and
his
sons,
for
ever,
to
burn
incense
before
the
LORD,
to
minister
unto
him,
and
to
bless
in
his
name,
for
ever.
But
as
for
Moses
the
man
of
God,
his
sons
were
named
among
the
tribe
of
Levi.
The
sons
of
Moses;
Gershom
and
Eliezer.
The
sons
of
Gershom;
Shebuel
the
chief.
And
the
sons
of
Eliezer
were,
Rehabiah
the
chief.
And
Eliezer
had
none
other
sons;
but
the
sons
of
Rehabiah
were
very
many.
The
sons
of
Izhar;
Shelomith
the
chief.
The
sons
of
Hebron;
Jeriah
the
chief,
Amariah
the
second,
Jahaziel
the
third,
and
Jekameam
the
fourth.
The
sons
of
Uzziel;
Micah
the
chief,
and
Isshiah
the
second.
The
sons
of
Merari;
Mahli
and
Mushi.
The
sons
of
Mahli;
Eleazar
and
Kish.
And
Eleazar
died,
and
had
no
sons,
but
daughters
only:
and
their
brethren
the
sons
of
Kish
took
them
to
wife.
The
sons
of
Mushi;
Mahli,
and
Eder,
and
Jeremoth,
three.
These
were
the
sons
of
Levi
after
their
fathers’
houses,
even
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
those
of
them
that
were
counted,
in
the
number
of
names
by
their
polls,
who
did
the
work
for
the
service
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward.
For
David
said,
The
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
hath
given
rest
unto
his
people;
and
he
dwelleth
in
Jerusalem
for
ever:
and
also
the
Levites
shall
no
more
have
need
to
carry
the
tabernacle
and
all
the
vessels
of
it
for
the
service
thereof.
For
by
the
last
words
of
David
the
sons
of
Levi
were
numbered,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward.
For
their
office
was
to
wait
on
the
sons
of
Aaron
for
the
service
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
in
the
courts,
and
in
the
chambers,
and
in
the
purifying
of
all
holy
things,
even
the
work
of
the
service
of
the
house
of
God;
for
the
shewbread
also,
and
for
the
fine
flour
for
a
meal
offering,
whether
of
unleavened
wafers,
or
of
that
which
is
baked
in
the
pan,
or
of
that
which
is
soaked,
and
for
all
manner
of
measure
and
size;
and
to
stand
every
morning
to
thank
and
praise
the
LORD,
and
likewise
at
even;
and
to
offer
all
burnt
offerings
unto
the
LORD,
in
the
sabbaths,
in
the
new
moons,
and
on
the
set
feast,
in
number
according
to
the
ordinance
concerning
them,
continually
before
the
LORD:
and
that
they
should
keep
the
charge
of
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
the
charge
of
the
holy
place,
and
the
charge
of
the
sons
of
Aaron
their
brethren,
for
the
service
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
courses
of
the
sons
of
Aaron
were
these.
The
sons
of
Aaron;
Nadab
and
Abihu,
Eleazar
and
Ithamar.
But
Nadab
and
Abihu
died
before
their
father,
and
had
no
children:
therefore
Eleazar
and
Ithamar
executed
the
priest
office.
And
David
with
Zadok
of
the
sons
of
Eleazar,
and
Ahimelech
of
the
sons
of
Ithamar,
divided
them
according
to
their
ordering
in
their
service.
And
there
were
more
chief
men
found
of
the
sons
of
Eleazar
than
of
the
sons
of
Ithamar;
and
thus
were
they
divided:
of
the
sons
of
Eleazar
there
were
sixteen,
heads
of
father’s
houses;
and
of
the
sons
of
Ithamar,
according
to
their
fathers’
houses,
eight.
Thus
were
they
divided
by
lot,
one
sort
with
another;
for
there
were
princes
of
the
sanctuary,
and
princes
of
God,
both
of
the
sons
of
Eleazar,
and
of
the
sons
of
Ithamar.
And
Shemaiah
the
son
of
Nethanel
the
scribe,
who
was
of
the
Levites,
wrote
them
in
the
presence
of
the
king,
and
the
princes,
and
Zadok
the
priest,
and
Ahimelech
the
son
of
Abiathar,
and
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
priests
and
of
the
Levites:
one
fathers’
house
being
taken
for
Eleazar,
and
one
taken
for
Ithamar.
Now
the
first
lot
came
forth
to
Jehoiarib,
the
second
to
Jedaiah;
the
third
to
Harim,
the
fourth
to
Seorim;
the
fifth
to
Malchijah,
the
sixth
to
Mijamin;
the
seventh
to
Hakkoz,
the
eighth
to
Abijah;
the
ninth
to
Jeshua,
the
tenth
to
Shecaniah;
the
eleventh
to
Eliashib,
the
twelfth
to
Jakim;
the
thirteenth
to
Huppah,
the
fourteenth
to
Jeshebeab;
the
fifteenth
to
Bilgah,
the
sixteenth
to
Immer;
the
seventeenth
to
Hezir,
the
eighteenth
to
Happizzez;
the
nineteenth
to
Pethahiah,
the
twentieth
to
Jehezkel;
the
one
and
twentieth
to
Jachin,
the
two
and
twentieth
to
Gamul;
the
three
and
twentieth
to
Delaiah,
the
four
and
twentieth
to
Maaziah.
This
was
the
ordering
of
them
in
their
service,
to
come
into
the
house
of
the
LORD
according
to
the
ordinance
given
unto
them
by
the
hand
of
Aaron
their
father,
as
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
had
commanded
him.
And
of
the
rest
of
the
sons
of
Levi:
of
the
sons
of
Amram,
Shubael;
of
the
sons
of
Shubael,
Jehdeiah.
Of
Rehabiah:
of
the
sons
of
Rehabiah,
Isshiah
the
chief.
Of
the
Izharites,
Shelomoth;
of
the
sons
of
Shelomoth,
Jahath.
And
the
sons
of
Hebron;
Jeriah
the
chief,
Amariah
the
second,
Jahaziel
the
third,
Jekameam
the
fourth.
The
sons
of
Uzziel,
Micah;
of
the
sons
of
Micah,
Shamir.
The
brother
of
Micah,
Isshiah:
of
the
sons
of
Isshiah,
Zechariah.
The
sons
of
Merari;
Mahli
and
Mushi:
the
sons
of
Jaaziah;
Beno.
The
sons
of
Merari;
of
Jaaziah,
Beno,
and
Shoham,
and
Zaccur,
and
Ibri.
Of
Mahli;
Eleazar,
who
had
no
sons.
Of
Kish;
the
sons
of
Kish,
Jerahmeel.
And
the
sons
of
Mushi;
Mahli,
and
Eder,
and
Jerimoth.
These
were
the
sons
of
the
Levites
after
their
fathers’
houses.
These
likewise
cast
lots
even
as
their
brethren
the
sons
of
Aaron
in
the
presence
of
David
the
king,
and
Zadok,
and
Ahimelech,
and
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
priests
and
of
the
Levites;
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
chief
even
as
those
of
his
younger
brother.
Moreover
David
and
the
captains
of
the
host
separated
for
the
service
certain
of
the
sons
of
Asaph,
and
of
Heman,
and
of
Jeduthun,
who
should
prophesy
with
harps,
with
psalteries,
and
with
cymbals:
and
the
number
of
them
that
did
the
work
according
to
their
service
was:
of
the
sons
of
Asaph;
Zaccur,
and
Joseph,
and
Nethaniah,
and
Asharelah,
the
sons
of
Asaph;
under
the
hand
of
Asaph,
who
prophesied
after
the
order
of
the
king.
Of
Jeduthun:
the
sons
of
Jeduthun;
Gedaliah,
and
Zeri,
and
Jeshaiah,
Hashabiah,
and
Mattithiah,
six;
under
the
hands
of
their
father
Jeduthun
with
the
harp,
who
prophesied
in
giving
thanks
and
praising
the
LORD.
Of
Heman:
the
sons
of
Heman;
Bukkiah,
Mattaniah,
Uzziel,
Shebuel,
and
Jerimoth,
Hananiah,
Hanani,
Eliathah,
Giddalti,
and Romamtiezer,
Joshbekashah,
Mallothi,
Hothir,
Mahazioth:
All
these
were
the
sons
of
Heman
the
king’s
seer
in
the
words
of
God,
to
lift
up
the
horn.
And
God
gave
to
Heman
fourteen
sons
and
three
daughters.
All
these
were
under
the
hands
of
their
father
for
song
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
with
cymbals,
psalteries,
and
harps,
for
the
service
of
the
house
of
God;
Asaph,
Jeduthun,
and
Heman
being
under
the
order
of
the
king.
And
the
number
of
them,
with
their
brethren
that
were
instructed
in
singing
unto
the
LORD,
even
all
that
were
skilful,
was
two
hundred
fourscore
and
eight.
And
they
cast
lots
for
their
charges,
all
alike,
as
well
the
small
as
the
great,
the
teacher
as
the
scholar.
Now
the
first
lot
came
forth
for
Asaph
to
Joseph:
the
second
to
Gedaliah;
he
and
his
brethren
and
sons
were
twelve:
the
third
to
Zaccur,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
fourth
to
Izri,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
fifth
to
Nethaniah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
sixth
to
Bukkiah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
seventh
to
Jesharelah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
eighth
to
Jeshaiah,
his
sons
mad
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
ninth
to
Mattaniah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
tenth
to
Shimei,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
eleventh
to
Azarel,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
the
twelfth
to
Hashabiah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
thirteenth,
Shubael,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
fourteenth,
Mattithiah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
fifteenth
to
Jeremoth,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
sixteenth
to
Hananiah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
seventeenth
to
Joshbekashah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
eighteenth
to
Hanani,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
nineteenth
to
Mallothi,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
twentieth
to
Eliathah,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
one
and
twentieth
to
Hothir,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
two
and
twentieth
to
Giddalti,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
three
and
twentieth
to
Mahazioth,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve:
for
the
four
and
twentieth
to
Romamti-ezer,
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
twelve.
For
the
courses
of
the
doorkeepers:
of
the
Korahites;
Meshelemiah
the
son
of
Kore,
of
the
sons
of
Asaph.
And
Meshelemiah
had
sons;
Zechariah
the
firstborn,
Jediael
the
second,
Zebadiah
the
third,
Jathniel
the
fourth;
Elam
the
fifth,
Jehohanan
the
sixth,
Eliehoenai
the
seventh.
And
Obed-edom
had
sons;
Shemaiah
the
firstborn,
Jehozabad
the
second,
Joah
the
third,
and
Sacar
the
fourth,
and
Nethanel
the
fifth;
Ammiel
the
sixth,
Issachar
the
seventh,
Peullethai
the
eighth:
for
God
blessed
him.
Also
unto
Shemaiah
his
son
were
sons
born,
that
ruled
over
the
house
of
their
father:
for
they
were
mighty
men
of
valour.
The
sons
of
Shemaiah;
Othni,
and
Rephael,
and
Obed,
Elzabad,
whose
brethren
were
valiant
men,
Elihu,
and
Semachiah.
All
these
were
of
the
sons
of
Obed-edom:
they
and
their
sons
and
their
brethren,
able
men
in
strength
for
the
service;
threescore
and
two
of
Obed-edom.
And
Meshelemiah
had
sons
and
brethren,
valiant
men,
eighteen.
Also
Hosah,
of
the
children
of
Merari,
had
sons;
Shimri
the
chief, (for
though
he
was
not
the
firstborn,
yet
his
father
made
him
chief;)
Hilkiah
the
second,
Tebaliah
the
third,
Zechariah
the
fourth:
all
the
sons
and
brethren
of
Hosah
were
thirteen.
Of
these
were
the
courses
of
the
doorkeepers,
even
of
the
chief
men,
having
charges
like
as
their
brethren,
to
minister
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
they
cast
lots,
as
well
the
small
as
the
great,
according
to
their
fathers’
houses,
for
every
gate.
And
the
lot
eastward
fell
to
Shelemiah.
Then
for
Zechariah
his
son,
a
discreet
counsellor,
they
cast
lots;
and
his
lot
came
out
northward.
To
Obed-edom
southward;
and
to
his
sons
the
storehouse.
To
Shuppim
and
Hosah
westward,
by
the
gate
of
Shallecheth,
at
the
causeway
that
goeth
up,
ward
against
ward.
Eastward
were
six
Levites,
northward
four
a
day,
southward
four
a
day,
and
for
the
storehouse
two
and
two.
For
Parbar
westward,
four
at
the
causeway,
and
two
at
Parbar.
These
were
the
courses
of
the
doorkeepers;
of
the
sons
of
the
Korahites,
and
of
the
sons
of
Merari.
And
of
the
Levites,
Ahijah
was
over
the
treasuries
of
the
house
of
God,
and
over
the
treasuries
of
the
dedicated
things.
The
sons
of
Ladan;
the
sons
of
the
Gershonites belonging
to
Ladan,
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
belonging
to
Ladan
the
Gershonite;
Jehieli.
The
sons
of
Jehieli;
Zetham,
and
Joel
his
brother,
over
the
treasuries
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Of
the
Amramites,
of
the
Izharites,
of
the
Hebronites,
of
the
Uzzielites:
and
Shebuel
the
son
of
Gershom,
the
son
of
Moses,
was
ruler
over
the
treasuries.
And
his
brethren;
of
Eliezer
came
Rehabiah
his
son,
and
Jeshaiah
his
son,
and
Joram
his
son,
and
Zichri
his
son,
and
Shelomoth
his
son.
This
Shelomoth
and
his
brethren
were
over
all
the
treasuries
of
the
dedicated
things,
which
David
the
king,
and
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses,
the
captains
over
thousands
and
hundreds,
and
the
captains
of
the
host,
had
dedicated.
Out
of
the
spoil
won
in
battles
did
they
dedicate
to
repair
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
all
that
Samuel
the
seer,
and
Saul
the
son
of
Kish,
and
Abner
the
son
of
Ner,
and
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah,
had
dedicated;
whosoever
had
dedicated
any
thing,
it
was
under
the
hand
of
Shelomoth,
and
of
his
brethren.
Of
the
Izharites,
Chenaniah
and
his
sons
were
for
the
outward
business
over
Israel,
for
officers
and
judges.
Of
the
Hebronites,
Hashabiah
and
his
brethren,
men
of
valour,
a
thousand
and
seven
hundred,
had
the
oversight
of
Israel
beyond
Jordan
westward;
for
all
the
business
of
the
LORD,
and
for
the
service
of
the
king.
Of
the
Hebronites
was
Jerijah
the
chief,
even
of
the
Hebronites,
according
to
their
generations
by
fathers’
houses.
In
the
fortieth
year
of
the
reign
of
David
they
were
sought
for,
and
there
were
found
among
them
mighty
men
of
valour
at
Jazer
of
Gilead.
And
his
brethren,
men
of
valour,
were
two
thousand
and
seven
hundred,
heads
of
fathers’
houses,
whom
king
David
made
overseers
over
the
Reubenites,
and
the
Gadites,
and
the
half
tribe
of
the
Manassites,
for
every
matter
pertaining
to
God,
and
for
the
affairs
of
the
king.
Now
the
children
of
Israel
after
their
number,
to
wit,
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
and
the
captains
of
thousands
and
of
hundreds,
and
their
officers
that
served
the
king,
in
any
matter
of
the
courses
which
came
in
and
went
out
month
by
month
throughout
all
the
months
of
the
year,
of
every
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
Over
the
first
course
for
the
first
month
was
Jashobeam
the
son
of
Zabdiel:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
He
was
of
the
children
of
Perez,
the
chief
of
all
the
captains
of
the
host
for
the
first
month.
And
over
the
course
of
the
second
month
was
Dodai
the
Ahohite,
and
his
course;
and
Mikloth
the
ruler:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
third
captain
of
the
host
for
the
third
month
was
Benaiah,
the
son
of
Jehoiada
the
priest,
chief:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
This
is
that
Benaiah,
who
was
the
mighty
man
of
the
thirty,
and
over
the
thirty:
and
of
his
course
was
Ammizabad
his
son.
The
fourth
captain
for
the
fourth
month
was
Asahel
the
brother
of
Joab,
and
Zebadiah
his
son
after
him:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
fifth
captain
for
the
fifth
month
was
Shamhuth
the
Izrahite:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
sixth
captain
for
the
sixth
month
was
Ira
the
son
of
Ikkesh
the
Tekoite:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
seventh
captain
for
the
seventh
month
was
Helez
the
Pelonite,
of
the
children
of
Ephraim:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
eighth
captain
for
the
eighth
month
was
Sibbecai
the
Hushathite,
of
the
Zerahites:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
ninth
captain
for
the
ninth
month
was
Abiezer
the
Anathothite,
of
the
Benjamites:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
tenth
captain
for
the
tenth
month
was
Maharai
the
Netophathite,
of
the
Zerahites:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
eleventh
captain
for
the
eleventh
month
was
Benaiah
the
Pirathonite,
of
the
children
of
Ephraim:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
The
twelfth
captain
for
the
twelfth
month
was
Heldai
the
Netophathite,
of
Othniel:
and
in
his
course
were
twenty
and
four
thousand.
Furthermore
over
the
tribes
of
Israel:
of
the
Reubenites
was
Eliezer
the
son
of
Zichri
the
ruler:
of
the
Simeonites,
Shephatiah
the
son
of
Maacah:
of
Levi,
Hashabiah
the
son
of
Kemuel:
of
Aaron,
Zadok:
of
Judah,
Elihu,
one
of
the
brethren
of
David:
of
Issachar,
Omri
the
son
of
Michael:
of
Zebulun,
Ishmaiah
the
son
of
Obadiah:
of
Naphtali,
Jeremoth
the
son
of
Azriel:
of
the
children
of
Ephraim,
Hoshea
the
son
of
Azaziah:
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh,
Joel
the
son
of
Pedaiah:
of
the
half
tribe
of
Manasseh
in
Gilead,
Iddo
the
son
of
Zechariah:
of
Benjamin,
Jaasiel
the
son
of
Abner:
of
Dan,
Azarel
the
son
of
Jeroham.
These
were
the
captains
of
the
tribes
of
Israel.
But
David
took
not
the
number
of
them
from
twenty
years
old
and
under:
because
the
LORD
had
said
he
would
increase
Israel
like
to
the
stars
of
heaven.
Joab
the
son
of
Zeruiah
began
to
number,
but
finished
not;
and
there
came
wrath
for
this
upon
Israel;
neither
was
the
number
put
into
the
account
in
the
chronicles
of
king
David;
And
over
the
king’s
treasuries
was
Azmaveth
the
son
of
Adiel:
and
over
the
treasuries
in
the
fields,
in
the
cities,
and
in
the
villages,
and
in
the
castles,
was
Jonathan
the
son
of
Uzziah:
And
over
them
that
did
the
work
of
the
field
for
tillage
of
the
ground
was
Ezri
the
son
of
Chelub:
and
over
the
vineyards
was
Shimei
the
Ramathite:
and
over
the
increase
of
the
vineyards
for
the
wine
cellars
was
Zabdi
the
Shiphmite:
and
over
the
olive
trees
and
the sycomore
trees
that
were
in
the
lowland
was
Baal-hanan
the
Gederite:
and
over
the
cellars
of
oil
was
Joash:
and
over
the
herds
that
fed
in
Sharon
was
Shitrai
the
Sharonite:
and
over
the
herds
that
were
in
the
valleys
was
Shaphat
the
son
of
Adlai:
and
over
the
camels
was
Obil
the
Ishmaelite:
and
over
the
asses
was
Jehdeiah
the
Meronothite:
and
over
the
flocks
was
Jaziz
the
Hagrite.
All
these
were
the
rulers
of
the
substance
which
was
king
David’s.
Also
Jonathan
David’s
uncle
was
a
counsellor,
a
man
of
understanding,
and
a
scribe:
and
Jehiel
the
son
of
Hachmoni
was
with
the
king’s
sons:
And
Ahithophel
was
the
king’s
counsellor:
and
Hushai
the
Archite
was
the
king’s
friend:
and
after
Ahithophel
was
Jehoiada
the
son
of
Benaiah,
and
Abiathar:
and
the
captain
of
the
king’s
host
was
Joab.
And
David
assembled
all
the prices
of
Israel,
the
princes
of
the
tribes,
and
the
captains
of
the
companies
that
served
the
king
by
course,
and
the
captains
of
thousands,
and
the
captains
of
hundreds,
and
the
rulers
over
all
the
substance
and
possessions
of
the
king
and
of
his
sons,
with
the
officers,
and
the
mighty
men,
even
all
the
mighty
men
of
valour,
unto
Jerusalem.
Then
David
the
king
stood
up
upon
his
feet,
and
said,
Hear
me,
my
brethren,
and
my
people:
as
for
me,
it
was
in
mine
heart
to
build
an
house
of
rest
for
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
and
for
the
footstool
of
our
God;
and
I
had
made
ready
for
the
building.
But
God
said
unto
me,
Thou shalt
not
build
an
house
for
my
name,
because
thou
art
a
man
of
war,
and
hast
shed
blood.
Howbeit
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
chose
me
out
of
all
the
house
of
my
father
to
be
king
over
Israel
for
ever:
for
he
hath
chosen
Judah
to
be
prince;
and
in
the
house
of
Judah,
the
house
of
my
father;
and
among
the
sons
of
my
father
he
took
pleasure
in
me
to
make
me
king
over
all
Israel:
And
of
all
my
sons, (for
the
LORD
hath
given
me
many
sons,)
he
hath
chosen
Solomon
my
son
to
sit
upon
the
throne
of
the
kingdom
of
the
LORD
over
Israel.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Solomon
thy
son,
he
shall
build
my
house
and
my
courts:
for
I
have
chosen
him
to
be
my
son,
and
I
will
be
his
father.
And
I
will
establish
his
kingdom
for
ever,
if
he
be
constant
to
do
my
commandments
and
my
judgments,
as
at
this
day.
Now
therefore,
in
the
sight
of
all
Israel,
the
congregation
of
the
LORD,
and
in
the
audience
of
our
God,
observe
and
seek
out
all
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
your
God:
that
ye
may
possess
this
good
land,
and
leave
it
for
an
inheritance
to
your
children
after
you
for
ever.
And
thou,
Solomon
my
son,
know
thou
the
God
of
thy
father,
and
serve
him
with
a
perfect
heart
and
with
a
willing
mind:
for
the
LORD
searcheth
all
hearts,
and
understandeth
all
the
imaginations
of
the
thoughts:
if
thou
seek
him,
he
will
be
found
of
thee;
but
if
thou
forsake
him,
he
will
cast
thee
off
for
ever.
Take
heed
now;
for
the
LORD
hath
chosen
thee
to
build
an
house
for
the
sanctuary:
be
strong,
and
do
it.
Then
David
gave
to
Solomon
his
son
the
pattern
of
the
porch
of
the
temple,
and
of
the
houses
thereof,
and
of
the
treasuries
thereof,
and
of
the
upper
rooms
thereof,
and
of
the
inner
chambers
thereof,
and
of
the
place
of
the mercy-seat:
and
the
pattern
of
all
that
he
had
by
the
spirit,
for
the
courts
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
for
all
the
chambers
round
about,
for
the
treasuries
of
the
house
of
God,
and
for
the
treasuries
of
the
dedicated
things:
also
for
the
courses
of
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
and
for
all
the
work
of
the
service
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
for
all
the
vessels
of
service
in
the
house
of
the
LORD:
of
gold
by
weight
for
the
vessels
of
gold,
for
all
vessels
of
every
kind
of
service;
of
silver
for
all
the
vessels
of
silver
by
weight,
for
all
vessels
of
every
kind
of
service:
by
weight
also
for
the
candlesticks
of
gold,
and
for
the
lamps
thereof,
of
gold,
by
weight
for
every
candlestick
and
for
the
lamps
thereof,
and
for
the
candlesticks
of
silver,
silver
by
weight
for
every
candlestick
and
for
the
lamps
thereof,
according
to
the
use
of
every
candlestick:
and
the
gold
by
weight
for
the
tables
of
shewbread,
for
every
table;
and
silver
for
the
tables
of
silver:
and
the
fleshhooks,
and
the
basons,
and
the
cups,
of
pure
gold:
and
for
the
golden
bowls
by
weight
for
every
bowl;
and
for
the
silver
bowls
by
weight
for
every
bowl:
and
for
the
altar
of
incense
refined
gold
by
weight:
and
gold
for
the
pattern
of
the
chariot,
even
the
cherubim,
that
spread
out
their
wings,
and
covered
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD.
All
this,
said
David,
have
I
been
made
to
understand
in
writing
from
the
hand
of
the
LORD,
even
all
the
works
of
this
pattern.
And
David
said
to
Solomon
his
son,
Be
strong
and
of
good
courage,
and
do
it:
fear
not,
nor
be
dismayed:
for
the
LORD
God,
even
my
God,
is
with
thee;
he
will
not
fail
thee,
nor
forsake
thee,
until
all
the
work
for
the
service
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
be
finished.
And,
behold,
there
are
the
courses
of
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
for
all
the
service
of
the
house
of
God:
and
there
shall
be
with
thee
in
all
manner
of
work
every
willing
man
that
hath
skill,
for
any
manner
of
service:
also
the
captains
and
all
the
people
will
be
wholly
at
thy
commandment.
And
David
the
king
said
unto
all
the
congregation,
Solomon
my
son,
whom
alone
God
hath
chosen,
is
yet
young
and
tender,
and
the
work
is
great:
for
the
palace
is
not
for
man,
but
for
the
LORD
God:
Now
I
have
prepared
with
all
my
might
for
the
house
of
my
God
the
gold
for
the
things
of
gold,
and
the
silver
for
the
things
of
silver,
and
the
brass
for
the
things
of
brass,
the
iron
for
the
things
of
iron,
and
wood
for
the
things
of
wood;
onyx
stones,
and
stones
to
be
set,
stones
for
inlaid
work,
and
of
divers
colours,
and
all
manner
of
precious
stones,
and
marble
stones
in
abundance.
Moreover
also,
because
I
have
set
my
affection
to
the
house
of
my
God,
seeing
that
I
have
a
treasure
of
mine
own
of
gold
and
silver,
I
give
it
unto
the
house
of
my
God,
over
and
above
all
that
I
have
prepared
for
the
holy
house;
even
three
thousand
talents
of
gold,
of
the
gold
of
Ophir,
and
seven
thousand
talents
of
refined
silver,
to
overlay
the
walls
of
the
houses
withal:
of
gold
for
the
things
of
gold,
and
of
silver
for
the
things
of
silver,
and
for
all
manner
of
work
to
be
made
by
the
hands
of
artificers.
Who
then
offereth
willingly
to
consecrate
himself
this
day
unto
the
LORD?
Then
the
princes
of
the
fathers’
houses,
and
the
princes
of
the
tribes
of
Israel,
and
the
captains
of
thousands
and
of
hundreds,
with
the
rulers
over
the
king’s
work,
offered
willingly;
and
they
gave
for
the
service
of
the
house
of
God
of
gold
five
thousand
talents
and
ten
thousand
darics,
and
of
silver
ten
thousand
talents,
and
of
brass
eighteen
thousand
talents,
and
of
iron
a
hundred
thousand
talents.
And
they
with
whom
precious
stones
were
found
gave
them
to
the
treasure
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
under
the
hand
of
Jehiel
the
Gershonite.
Then
the
people
rejoiced,
for
that
they
offered
willingly,
because
with
a
perfect
heart
they
offered
willingly
to
the
LORD:
and
David
the
king
also
rejoiced
with
great
joy.
Wherefore
David
blessed
the
LORD
before
all
the
congregation:
and
David
said,
Blessed
be
thou,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel
our
father,
for
ever
and
ever.
Thine,
O
LORD,
is
the
greatness,
and
the
power,
and
the
glory,
and
the
victory,
and
the
majesty:
for
all
that
is
in
the
heaven
and
in
the
earth
is
thine;
thine
is
the
kingdom,
O
LORD,
and
thou
art
exalted
as
head
above
all.
Both
riches
and
honour
come
of
thee,
and
thou
rulest
over
all;
and
in
thine
hand
is
power
and
might;
and
in
thine
hand
it
is
to
make
great,
and
to
give
strength
unto
all.
Now
therefore,
our
God,
we
thank
thee,
and
praise
thy
glorious
name.
But
who
am
I,
and
what
is
my
people,
that
we
should
be
able
to
offer
so
willingly
after
this
sort?
for
all
things
come
of
thee,
and
of
thine
own
have
we
given
thee.
For
we
are
strangers
before
thee,
and
sojourners,
as
all
our
fathers
were:
our
days
on
the
earth
are
as
a
shadow,
and
there
is
no
abiding.
O
LORD
our
God,
all
this
store
that
we
have
prepared
to
build
thee
an
house
for
thine
holy
name
cometh
of
thine
hand,
and
is
all
thine
own.
I
know
also,
my
God,
that
thou
triest
the
heart,
and
hast
pleasure
in
uprightness,
As
for
me,
in
the
uprightness
of
mine
heart
I
have
willingly
offered
all
these
things:
and
now
have
I
seen
with
joy
thy
people,
which
are
present
here,
to
offer
willingly
unto
thee.
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Abraham,
of
Isaac,
and
of
Israel,
our
fathers,
keep
this
for
ever
in
the
imagination
of
the
thoughts
of
the
heart
of
thy
people;
and
prepare
their
heart
unto
thee:
and
give
unto
Solomon
my
son
a
perfect
heart,
to
keep
thy
commandments,
thy
testimonies,
and
thy
statutes,
and
to
do
all
these
things,
and
to
build
the
palace,
for
the
which
I
have
made
provision.
And
David
said
to
all
the
congregation,
Now
bless
the
LORD
your
God.
And
all
the
congregation
blessed
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
and
bowed
down
their
heads,
and
worshipped
the
LORD,
and
the
king.
And
they
sacrificed
sacrifices
unto
the
LORD,
and
offered
burnt
offerings
unto
the
LORD,
on
the
morrow
after
that
day,
even
a
thousand
bullocks,
a
thousand
rams,
and
a
thousand
lambs,
with
their
drink
offerings,
and
sacrifices
in
abundance
for
all
Israel;
and
did
eat
and
drink
before
the
LORD
on
that
day
with
great
gladness.
And
they
made
Solomon
the
son
of
David
king
the
second
time,
and
anointed
him
unto
the
LORD
to
be
prince,
and
Zadok
to
be
priest.
Then
Solomon
sat
on
the
throne
of
the
LORD
as
king
instead
of
David
his
father,
and
prospered;
and
all
Israel
obeyed
him.
And
all
the
princes,
and
the
mighty
men,
and
all
the
sons
likewise
of
king
David,
submitted
themselves
unto
Solomon
the
king.
And
the
LORD
magnified
Solomon
exceedingly
in
the
sight
of
all
Israel,
and
bestowed
upon
him
such
royal
majesty
as
had
not
been
on
any
king
before
him
in
Israel.
Now
David
the
son
of
Jesse
reigned
over
all
Israel.
And
the
time
that
he
reigned
over
Israel
was
forty
years;
seven
years
reigned
he
in
Hebron,
and
thirty
and
three
years
reigned
he
in
Jerusalem.
And
he
died
in
a
good
old
age,
full
of
days,
riches,
and
honour:
and
Solomon
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Now
the
acts
of
David
the
king,
first
and
last,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
history
of
Samuel
the
seer,
and
in
the
history
of
Nathan
the
prophet,
and
in
the
history
of
Gad
the
seer;
with
all
his
reign
and
his
might,
and
the
times
that
went
over
him,
and
over
Israel,
and
over
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
countries.
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OF
THE CHRONICLES.
And
Solomon
the
son
of
David
was
strengthened
in
his
kingdom,
and
the
LORD
his
God
was
with
him,
and
magnified
him
exceedingly.
And
Solomon
spake
unto
all
Israel,
to
the
captains
of
thousands
and
of
hundreds,
and
to
the
judges,
and
to
every
prince
in
all
Israel,
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses.
So
Solomon,
and
all
the
congregation
with
him,
went
to
the
high
place
that
was
at
Gibeon;
for
there
was
the
tent
of
meeting
of
God,
which
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD
had
made
in
the
wilderness.
But
the
ark
of
God
had
David
brought
up
from
Kirjath-jearim
to
the
place
that
David
had
prepared
for
it:
for
he
had
pitched
a
tent
for
it
at
Jerusalem.
Moreover
the
brasen
altar,
that
Bezalel
the
son
of
Uri,
the
son
of
Hur,
had
made,
was
there
before
the
tabernacle
of
the
LORD:
and
Solomon
and
the
congregation
sought
unto
it.
And
Solomon
went
up
thither
to
the
brasen
altar
before
the
LORD,
which
was
at
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
offered
a
thousand
burnt
offerings
upon
it.
In
that
night
did
God
appear
unto
Solomon,
and
said
unto
him,
Ask
what
I
shall
give
thee.
And
Solomon
said
unto
God,
Thou
hast
shewed
great
kindness
unto
David
my
father,
and
hast
made
me
king
in
his
stead.
Now,
O
LORD
God,
let
thy
promise
unto
David
my
father
be
established:
for
thou
hast
made
me
king
over
a
people
like
the
dust
of
the
earth
in
multitude.
Give
me
now
wisdom
and
knowledge,
that
I
may
go
out
and
come
in
before
this
people:
for
who
can
judge
this
thy
people,
that
is
so
great?
And
God
said
to
Solomon,
Because
this
was
in
thine
heart,
and
thou
hast
not
asked
riches,
wealth,
or
honour,
nor
the
life
of
them
that
hate
thee;
neither
yet
hast
asked
long
life;
but
hast
asked
wisdom
and
knowledge
for
thyself,
that
thou
mayest
judge
my
people,
over
whom
I
have
made
thee
king:
wisdom
and
knowledge
is
granted
unto
thee;
and
I
will
give
thee
riches
and
wealth,
and
honour,
such
as
none
of
the
kings
have
had
that
have
been
before
thee,
neither
shall
there
any
after
thee
have
the
like.
So
Solomon
came
from
his
journey
to
the
high
place
that
was
at
Gibeon,
from
before
the
tent
of
meeting,
unto
Jerusalem;
and
he
reigned
over
Israel.
And
Solomon
gathered
chariots
and
horsemen:
and
he
had
a
thousand
and
four
hundred
chariots,
and
twelve
thousand
horsemen,
which
he
placed
in
the
chariot
cities,
and
with
the
king
at
Jerusalem.
And
the
king
made
silver
and
gold
to
be
in
Jerusalem
as
stones,
and
cedars
made
he
to
be
as
the sycomore
trees
that
are
in
the
lowland,
for
abundance.
And
the
horses
which
Solomon
had
were
brought
out
of
Egypt;
the
king’s
merchants
received
them
in
droves,
each
drove
at
a
price.
And
they
fetched
up,
and
brought
out
of
Egypt
a
chariot
for
six
hundred
shekels
of
silver,
and
an
horse
for
an
hundred
and
fifty:
and
so
for
all
the
kings
of
the
Hittites,
and
the
kings
of
Syria,
did
they
bring
them
out
by
their
means.
Now
Solomon
purposed
to
build
an
house
for
the
name
of
the
LORD,
and
an
house
for
his
kingdom.
And
Solomon
told
out
threescore
and
ten
thousand
men
to
bear
burdens,
and
fourscore
thousand
men
that
were
hewers
in
the
mountains,
and
three
thousand
and
six
hundred
to
oversee
them.
And
Solomon
sent
to
Huram
the
king
of
Tyre,
saying,
As
thou
didst
deal
with
David
my
father,
and
didst
send
him
cedars
to
build
him
an
house
to
dwell
therein,
even
so
deal
with
me.
Behold,
I
build
an
house
for
the
name
of
the
LORD
my
God,
to
dedicate
it
to
him,
and
to
burn
before
him
incense
of
sweet
spices,
and
for
the
continual
shewbread,
and
for
the
burnt
offerings
morning
and
evening,
on
the
sabbaths,
and
on
the
new
moons,
and
on
the
set
feasts
of
the
LORD
our
God.
This
is
an
ordinance
for
ever
to
Israel;
And
the
house
which
I
build
is
great:
for
great
is
our
God
above
all
gods.
But
who
is
able
to
build
him
an
house,
seeing
the
heaven
and
the
heaven
of
heavens
cannot
contain
him?
who
am
I
then,
that
I
should
build
him
an
house,
save
only
to
burn
incense
before
him?
Now
therefore
send
me
a
man
cunning
to
work
in
gold,
and
in
silver,
and
in
brass,
and
in
iron,
and
in
purple,
and
crimson,
and
blue,
and
that
can
skill
to
grave
all
manner
of
gravings,
to
be
with
the
cunning
men
that
are
with
me
in
Judah
and
in
Jerusalem,
whom
David
my
father
did
provide.
Send
me
also
cedar
trees,
fir
trees,
and
algum
trees,
out
of
Lebanon:
for
I
know
that
thy
servants
can
skill
to
cut
timber
in
Lebanon;
and,
behold,
my
servants
shall
be
with
thy
servants,
even
to
prepare
me
timber
in
abundance:
for
the
house
which
I
am
about
to
build
shall
be
wonderful
great.
And,
behold,
I
will
give
to
thy
servants,
the
hewers
that
cut
timber,
twenty
thousand
measures
of
beaten
wheat,
and
twenty
thousand
measures
of
barley,
and
twenty
thousand
baths
of
wine,
and
twenty
thousand
baths
of
oil.
Then
Huram
the
king
of
Tyre
answered
in
writing,
which
he
sent
to
Solomon,
Because
the
LORD
loveth
his
people,
he
hath
made
thee
king
over
them.
Huram
said
moreover,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
that
made
heaven
and
earth,
who
hath
given
to
David
the
king
a
wise
son,
endued
with
discretion
and
understanding,
that
should
build
an
house
for
the
LORD,
and
an
house
for
his
kingdom.
And
now
I
have
sent
a
cunning
man,
endued
with
understanding,
of
Huram
my
father’s,
the
son
of
a
woman
of
the
daughters
of
Dan,
and
his
father
was
a
man
of
Tyre,
skilful
to
work
in
gold,
and
in
silver,
in
brass,
in
iron,
in
stone,
and
in
timber,
in
purple,
in
blue,
and
in
fine
linen,
and
in
crimson;
also
to
grave
any
manner
of
graving,
and
to
devise
any
device:
that
there
may
be
a
place
appointed
unto
him
with
thy
cunning
men,
and
with
the
cunning
men
of
my
lord
David
thy
father.
Now
therefore
the
wheat
and
the
barley,
the
oil
and
the
wine,
which
my
lord
hath
spoken
of,
let
him
send
unto
his
servants:
and
we
will
cut
wood
out
of
Lebanon,
as
much
as
thou shalt
need:
and
we
will
bring
it
to
thee
in
floats
by
sea
to
Joppa;
and
thou shalt
carry
it
up
to
Jerusalem.
And
Solomon
numbered
all
the
strangers
that
were
in
the
land
of
Israel,
after
the
numbering
wherewith
David
his
father
had
numbered
them;
and
they
were
found
an
hundred
and
fifty
thousand
and
three
thousand
and
six
hundred.
And
he
set
threescore,
and
ten
thousand
of
them
to
bear
burdens,
and
fourscore
thousand
that
were
hewers
in
the
mountains,
and
three
thousand
and
six
hundred
overseers
to
set
the
people awork.
Then
Solomon
began
to
build
the
house
of
the
LORD
at
Jerusalem
in
mount
Moriah,
where
the
LORD
appeared
unto
David
his
father,
which
he
made
ready
in
the
place
that
David
had
appointed,
in
the threshing-floor
of
Ornan
the
Jebusite.
And
he
began
to
build
in
the
second
day
of
the
second
month,
in
the
fourth
year
of
his
reign.
Now
these
are
the
foundations
which
Solomon
laid
for
the
building
of
the
house
of
God.
The
length
by
cubits
after
the
first
measure
was
threescore
cubits,
and
the
breadth
twenty
cubits.
And
the
porch
that
was
before
the
house,
the
length
of
it,
according
to
the
breadth
of
the
house,
was
twenty
cubits,
and
the
height
an
hundred
and
twenty:
and
he
overlaid
it
within
with
pure
gold.
And
the
greater
house
he
cieled
with
fir
tree,
which
he
overlaid
with
fine
gold,
and
wrought
thereon
palm
trees
and
chains:
And
he
garnished
the
house
with
precious
stones
for
beauty:
and
the
gold
was
gold
of
Parvaim.
He
overlaid
also
the
house,
the
beams,
the
thresholds,
and
the
walls
thereof,
and
the
doors
thereof,
with
gold;
and
graved
cherubim
on
the
walls.
And
he
made
the
most
holy
house;
the
length
thereof,
according
to
the
breadth
of
the
house,
was
twenty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
thereof
twenty
cubits:
and
he
overlaid
it
with
fine
gold, amounting
to
six
hundred
talents.
And
the
weight
of
the
nails
was
fifty
shekels
of
gold.
And
he
overlaid
the
upper
chambers
with
gold.
And
in
the
most
holy
house
he
made
two
cherubim
of
image
work;
and
they
overlaid
them
with
gold.
And
the
wings
of
the
cherubim
were
twenty
cubits
long:
the
wing
of
the
one
cherub
was
five
cubits,
reaching
to
the
wall
of
the
house;
and
the
other
wing
was
likewise
five
cubits,
reaching
to
the
wing
of
the
other
cherub.
And
the
wing
of
the
other
cherub
was
five
cubits,
reaching
to
the
wall
of
the
house:
and
the
other
wing
was
five
cubits
also,
joining
to
the
wing
of
the
other
cherub.
The
wings
of
these
cherubim
spread
themselves
forth
twenty
cubits:
and
they
stood
on
their
feet,
and
their
faces
were
toward
the
house.
And
he
made
the
veil
of
blue,
and
purple,
and
crimson,
and
fine
linen,
and
wrought
cherubim
thereon.
Also
he
made
before
the
house
two
pillars,
of
thirty
and
five
cubits
high,
and
the
chapiter
that
was
on
the
top
of
each
of
them
was
five
cubits.
And
he
made
chains
in
the
oracle,
and
put
them
on
the
tops
of
the
pillars;
and
he
made
an
hundred
pomegranates,
and
put
them
on
the
chains.
And
he
set
up
the
pillars
before
the
temple,
one
on
the
right
hand,
and
the
other
on
the
left;
and
called
the
name
of
that
on
the
right
hand
Jachin,
and
the
name
of
that
on
the
left
Boaz.
Moreover
he
made
an
altar
of
brass,
twenty
cubits
the
length
thereof,
and
twenty
cubits
the
breadth
thereof,
and
ten
cubits
the
height
thereof.
Also
he
made
the
molten
sea
of
ten
cubits
from
brim
to
brim,
round
in
compass,
and
the
height
thereof
was
five
cubits;
and
a
line
of
thirty
cubits
compassed
it
round
about.
And
under
it
was
the
similitude
of
oxen,
which
did
compass
it
round
about,
for
ten
cubits,
compassing
the
sea
round
about.
The
oxen
were
in
two
rows,
cast
when
it
was
cast.
It
stood
upon
twelve
oxen,
three
looking
toward
the
north,
and
three
looking
toward
the
west,
and
three
looking
toward
the
south,
and
three
looking
toward
the
east:
and
the
sea
was
set
upon
them
above,
and
all
their
hinder
parts
were
inward.
And
it
was
an
handbreadth
thick;
and
the
brim
thereof
was
wrought
like
the
brim
of
a
cup,
like
the
flower
of
a
lily:
it
received
and
held
three
thousand
baths.
He
made
also
ten
lavers,
and
put
five
on
the
right
hand,
and
five
on
the
left,
to
wash
in
them;
such
things
as
belonged
to
the
burnt
offering
they
washed
in
them:
but
the
sea
was
for
the
priests
to
wash
in.
And
he
made
the
ten
candlesticks
of
gold
according
to
the
ordinance
concerning
them;
and
he
set
them
in
the
temple,
five
on
the
right
hand,
and
five
on
the
left.
He
made
also
ten
tables,
and
placed
them
in
the
temple,
five
on
the
right
side,
and
five
on
the
left.
And
he
made
an
hundred
basons
of
gold.
Furthermore
he
made
the
court
of
the
priests,
and
the
great
court,
and
doors
for
the
court,
and
overlaid
the
doors
of
them
with
brass.
And
he
set
the
sea
on
the
right
side
of
the
house
eastward,
toward
the
south.
And
Huram
made
the
pots,
and
the
shovels,
and
the
basons.
So
Huram
made
an
end
of
doing
the
work
that
he
wrought
for
king
Solomon
in
the
house
of
God:
the
two
pillars,
and
the
bowls,
and
the
two
chapiters
which
were
on
the
top
of
the
pillars;
and
the
two
networks
to
cover
the
two
bowls
of
the
chapiters
that
were
on
the
top
of
the
pillars;
and
the
four
hundred
pomegranates
for
the
two
networks;
two
rows
of
pomegranates
for
each
network,
to
cover
the
two
bowls
of
the
chapiters
that
were
upon
the
pillars.
He
made
also
the
bases,
and
the
layers
made
he
upon
the
bases;
one
sea,
and
the
twelve
oxen
under
it.
The
pots
also,
and
the
shovels,
and
the
fleshhooks,
and
all
the
vessels
thereof,
did
Huram
his
father
make
for
king
Solomon
for
the
house
of
the
LORD
of
bright
brass.
In
the
Plain
of
Jordan
did
the
king
cast
them,
in
the
clay
ground
between
Succoth
and
Zeredah.
Thus
Solomon
made
all
these
vessels
in
great
abundance:
for
the
weight
of
the
brass
could
not
be
found
out.
And
Solomon
made
all
the
vessels
that
were
in
the
house
of
God,
the
golden
altar
also,
and
the
tables
whereon
was
the
shewbread;
and
the
candlesticks
with
their
lamps,
that
they
should
burn
according
to
the
ordinance
before
the
oracle,
of
pure
gold;
and
the
flowers,
and
the
lamps,
and
the
tongs,
of
gold,
and
that
perfect
gold;
and
the
snuffers,
and
the
basons,
and
the
spoons,
and
the
firepans,
of
pure
gold:
and
as
for
the
entry
of
the
house,
the
inner
doors
thereof
for
the
most
holy
place,
and
the
doors
of
the
house,
to
wit,
of
the
temple,
were
of
gold.
Thus
all
the
work
that
Solomon
wrought
for
the
house
of
the
LORD
was
finished.
And
Solomon
brought
in
the
things
that
David
his
father
had
dedicated;
even
the
silver,
and
the
gold,
and
all
the
vessels,
and
put
them
ha
the
treasuries
of
the
house
of
God.
Then
Solomon
assembled
the
elders
of
Israel,
and
all
the
heads
of
the
tribes,
the
princes
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
children
of
Israel,
unto
Jerusalem,
to
bring
up
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
out
of
the
city
of
David,
which
is
Zion.
And
all
the
men
of
Israel
assembled
themselves
unto
the
king
at
the
feast,
which
was
in
the
seventh
month.
And
all
the
elders
of
Israel
came,
and
the
Levites
took
up
the
ark.
and
they
brought
up
the
ark,
and
the
tent
of
meeting,
and
all
the
holy
vessels
that
were
in
the
Tent;
these
did
the
priests
the
Levites
bring
up.
And
king
Solomon
and
all
the
congregation
of
Israel,
that
were
assembled
unto
him,
were
before
the
ark,
sacrificing
sheep
and
oxen,
that
could
not
be
told
nor
numbered
for
multitude.
And
the
priests
brought
in
the
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
unto
its
place,
into
the
oracle
of
the
house,
to
the
most
holy
place,
even
under
the
wings
of
the
cherubim.
For
the
cherubim
spread
forth
their
wings
over
the
place
of
the
ark,
and
the
cherubim
covered
the
ark
and
the
staves
thereof
above:
And
the
staves
were
so
long
that
the
ends
of
the
staves
were
seen
from
the
ark
before
the
oracle;
but
they
were
not
seen
without:
and
there
it
is,
unto
this
day.
There
was
nothing
in
the
ark
save
the
two
tables
which
Moses
put
there
at
Horeb,
when
the
LORD
made
a
covenant
with
the
children
of
Israel,
when
they
came
out
of
Egypt.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
priests
were
come
out
of
the
holy
place, (for
all
the
priests
that
were
present
had
sanctified
themselves,
and
did
not
keep
their
courses;
also
the
Levites
which
were
the
singers,
all
of
them,
even
Asaph,
Heman,
Jeduthun,
and
their
sons
and
their
brethren,
arrayed
in
fine
linen,
with
cymbals
and
psalteries
and
harps,
stood
at
the
east
end
of
the
altar,
and
with
them
an
hundred
and
twenty
priests
sounding
with
trumpets:)
it
came
even
to
pass,
when
the
trumpeters
and
singers
were
as
one,
to
make
one
sound
to
be
heard
in
praising
and
thanking
the
LORD;
and
when
they
lifted
up
their
voice
with
the
trumpets
and
cymbals
and
instruments
of
music,
and
praised
the
LORD,
saying,
For
he
is
good;
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
that
then
the
house
was
filled
with
a
cloud,
even
the
house
of
the
LORD,
so
that
the
priests
could
not
stand
to
minister
by
reason
of
the
cloud:
for
the
glory
of
the
LORD
filled
the
house
of
God.
Then
spake
Solomon,
The
LORD
hath
said
that
he
would
dwell
in
the
thick
darkness.
But
I
have
built
thee
an
house
of
habitation,
and
a
place
for
thee
to
dwell
in
for
ever.
And
the
king
turned
his
face,
and
blessed
all
the
congregation
of
Israel:
and
all
the
congregation
of
Israel
stood.
And
he
said,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
which
spake
with
his
mouth
unto
David
my
father,
and
hath
with
his
hands
fulfilled
it,
saying,
Since
the
day
that
I
brought
forth
my
people
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
I
chose
no
city
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
to
build
an
house
in,
that
my
name
might
be
there;
neither
chose
I
any
man
to
be
prince
over
my
people
Israel:
but
I
have
chosen
Jerusalem,
that
my
name
might
be
there;
and
have
chosen
David
to
be
over
my
people
Israel.
Now
it
was
in
the
heart
of
David
my
father
to
build
an
house
for
the
name
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
But
the
LORD
said
unto
David
my
father,
Whereas
it
was
in
thine
heart
to
build
an
house
for
my
name,
thou
didst
well
that
it
was
in
thine
heart:
nevertheless
thou shalt
not
build
the
house;
but
thy
son
that
shall
come
forth
out
of
thy
loins,
he
shall
build
the
house
for
my
name.
And
the
LORD
hath
performed
his
word
that
he
spake;
for
I
am
risen
up
in
the
room
of
David
my
father,
and
sit
on
the
throne
of
Israel,
as
the
LORD
promised,
and
have
built
the
house
for
the
name
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
And
there
have
I
set
the
ark,
wherein
is
the
covenant
of
the
LORD,
which
he
made
with
the
children
of
Israel.
And
he
stood
before
the
altar
of
the
LORD
in
the
presence
of
all
the
congregation
of
Israel,
and
spread
forth
his
hands:
(for
Solomon
had
made
a
brasen
scaffold,
of
five
cubits
long,
and
five
cubits
broad,
and
three
cubits
high,
and
had
set
it
in
the
midst
of
the
court;
and
upon
it
he
stood,
and
kneeled
down
upon
his
knees
before
all
the
congregation
of
Israel,
and
spread
forth
his
hands
toward
heaven:)
and
he
said,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
there
is
no
God
like
thee,
in
the
heaven,
or
in
the
earth;
who
keepest
covenant
and
mercy
with
thy
servants,
that
walk
before
thee
with
all
their
heart:
who
hast
kept
with
thy
servant
David
my
father
that
which
thou
didst
promise
him:
yea,
thou
spakest
with
thy
mouth,
and
hast
fulfilled
it
with
thine
hand,
as
it
is
this
day.
Now
therefore,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
keep
with
thy
servant
David
my
father
that
which
thou
hast
promised
him,
saying,
There
shall
not
fail
thee
a
man
in
my
sight
to
sit
on
the
throne
of
Israel;
if
only
thy
children
take
heed
to
their
way,
to
walk
in
my
law
as
thou
hast
walked
before
me.
Now
therefore,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
let
thy
word
be
verified,
which
thou
spakest
unto
thy
servant
David.
But
will
God
in
very
deed
dwell
with
men
on
the
earth?
behold,
heaven
and
the
heaven
of
heavens
cannot
contain
thee;
how
much
less
this
house
which
I
have
builded!
Yet
have
thou
respect
unto
the
prayer
of
thy
servant,
and
to
his
supplication,
O
LORD
my
God,
to
hearken
unto
the
cry
and
to
the
prayer
which
thy
servant
prayeth
before
thee:
that
thine
eyes
may
be
open
toward
this
house
day
and
night,
even
toward
the
place
whereof
thou
hast
said
that
thou
wouldest
put
thy
name
there;
to
hearken
unto
the
prayer
which
thy
servant
shall
pray
toward
this
place.
And
hearken
thou
to
the
supplications
of
thy
servant,
and
of
thy
people
Israel,
when
they
shall
pray
toward
this
place:
yea,
hear
thou
from
thy
dwelling
place,
even
from
heaven;
and
when
thou
hearest,
forgive.
If
a
man
sin
against
his
neighbour,
and
an
oath
be
laid
upon
him
to
cause
him
to
swear,
and
he
come
and
swear
before
thine
altar
in
this
house:
then
hear
thou
from
heaven,
and
do,
and
judge
thy
servants,
requiting
the
wicked,
to
bring
his
way
upon
his
own
head;
and
justifying
the
righteous,
to
give
him
according
to
his
righteousness.
And
if
thy
people
Israel
be
smitten
down
before
the
enemy,
because
they
have
sinned
against
thee;
and
shall
turn
again
and
confess
thy
name,
and
pray
and
make
supplication
before
thee
in
this
house:
then
hear
thou
from
heaven,
and
forgive
the
sin
of
thy
people
Israel,
and
bring
them
again
unto
the
land
which
thou
gavest
to
them
and
to
their
fathers.
When
the
heaven
is
shut
up,
and
there
is
no
rain,
because
they
have
sinned
against
thee;
if
they
pray
toward
this
place,
and
confess
thy
name,
and
turn
from
their
sin,
when
thou
dost
afflict
them:
then
hear
thou
in
heaven,
and
forgive
the
sin
of
thy
servants,
and
of
thy
people
Israel,
when
thou
teachest
them
the
good
way
wherein
they
should
walk;
and
send
rain
upon
thy
land,
which
thou
hast
given
to
thy
people
for
an
inheritance.
If
there
be
in
the
land
famine,
if
there
be
pestilence,
if
there
be
blasting
or
mildew,
locust
or
caterpiller;
if
their
enemies
besiege
them
in
the
land
of
their
cities;
whatsoever
plague
or
whatsoever
sickness
there
be;
what
prayer
and
supplication
soever
be
made
by
any
man
or
by
all
thy
people
Israel,
which
shall
know
every
man
his
own
plague
and
his
own
sorrow,
and
shall
spread
forth
his
hands
toward
this
house:
then
hear
thou
from
heaven
thy
dwelling
place,
and
forgive,
and
render
unto
every
man
according
to
all
his
ways,
whose
heart
thou
knowest; (for
thou,
even
thou
only,
knowest
the
hearts
of
the
children
of
men;)
that
they
may
fear
thee,
to
walk
in
thy
ways,
so
long
as
they
live
in
the
land
which
thou
gavest
unto
our
fathers.
Moreover
concerning
the
stranger,
that
is
not
of
thy
people
Israel,
when
he
shall
come
from
a
far
country
for
thy
great
name’s
sake,
and
thy
mighty
hand,
and
thy
stretched
out
arm;
when
they
shall
come
and
pay
toward
this
house:
then
hear
thou
from
heaven,
even
from
thy
dwelling
place,
and
do
according
to
all
that
the
stranger
calleth
to
thee
for;
that
all
the
peoples
of
the
earth
may
know
thy
name,
and
fear
thee,
as
doth
thy
people
Israel,
and
that
they
may
know
that
this
house
which
I
have
built,
is
called
by
thy
name.
If
thy
people
go
out
to
battle
against
their
enemies,
by
whatsoever
way
thou shalt
send
them,
and
they
pray
unto
thee
toward
this
city
which
thou
hast
chosen,
and
the
house
which
I
have
built
for
thy
name:
then
hear
thou
from
heaven
their
prayer
and
their
supplication,
and
maintain
their
cause.
If
they
sin
against
thee, (for
there
is
no
man
that
sinneth
not,)
and
thou
be
angry
with
them,
and
deliver
them
to
the
enemy,
so
that
they
carry
them
away
captive
unto
a
land
far
off
or
near;
yet
if
they
shall
bethink
themselves,
in
the
land
whither
they
are
carried
captive,
and
turn
again,
and
make
supplication
unto
thee
in
the
land
of
their
captivity,
saying,
We
have
sinned,
we
have
done
perversely,
and
have
dealt
wickedly;
if
they
return
unto
thee
with
all
their
heart
and
with
all
their
soul
in
the
land
of
their
captivity,
whither
they
have
carried
them
captive,
and
pray
toward
their
land,
which
thou
gavest
unto
their
fathers,
and
the
city
which
thou
hast
chosen,
and
toward
the
house
which
I
have
built
for
thy
name:
then
hear
thou
from
heaven,
even
from
thy
dwelling
place,
their
prayer
and
their
supplications,
and
maintain
their
cause;
and
forgive
thy
people
which
have
sinned
against
thee.
Now,
O
my
God,
let,
I
beseech
thee,
thine
eyes
be
open,
and
let
thine
ears
be
attent,
unto
the
prayer
that
is
made
in
this
place.
Now
therefore
arise,
O
LORD
God,
into
thy
resting
place,
thou,
and
the
ark
of
thy
strength:
let
thy
priests,
O
LORD
God,
be
clothed
with
salvation,
and
let
thy
saints
rejoice
in
goodness.
O
LORD
God,
turn
not
away
the
face
of
thine
anointed:
remember
the
mercies
of
David
thy
servant.
Now
when
Solomon
had
made
an
end
of
praying,
the
fire
came
down
from
heaven,
and
consumed
the
burnt
offering
and
the
sacrifices;
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
filled
the
house.
And
the
priests
could
not
enter
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
because
the
glory
of
the
LORD
filled
the
LORD’S
house.
And
all
the
children
of
Israel
looked
on,
when
the
fire
came
down,
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
was
upon
the
house;
and
they
bowed
themselves
with
their
faces
to
the
ground
upon
the
pavement,
and
worshipped,
and
gave
thanks
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
For
he
is
good;
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
Then
the
king
and
all
the
people
offered
sacrifice
before
the
LORD.
And
king
Solomon
offered
a
sacrifice
of
twenty
and
two
thousand
oxen,
and
an
hundred
and
twenty
thousand
sheep.
So
the
king
and
all
the
people
dedicated
the
house
of
God.
And
the
priests
stood,
according
to
their
offices;
the
Levites
also
with
instruments
of
music
of
the
LORD,
which
David
the
king
had
made
to
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD,
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever,
when
David
praised
by
their
ministry:
and
the
priests
sounded
trumpets
before
them;
and
all
Israel
stood.
Moreover
Solomon
hallowed
the
middle
of
the
court
that
was
before
the
house
of
the
LORD;
for
there
he
offered
the
burnt
offerings,
and
the
fat
of
the
peace
offerings:
because
the
brasen
altar
which
Solomon
had
made
was
not
able
to
receive
the
burnt
offering,
and
the
meal
offering,
and
the
fat.
So
Solomon
held
the
feast
at
that
time
seven
days,
and
all
Israel
with
him,
a
very
great
congregation,
from
the
entering
in
of
Hamath
unto
the
brook
of
Egypt.
And
on
the
eighth
day
they
held
a
solemn
assembly:
for
they
kept
the
dedication
of
the
altar
seven
days,
and
the
feast
seven
days.
And
on
the
three
and
twentieth
day
of
the
seventh
mouth
he
sent
the
people
away
unto
their
tents,
joyful
and
glad
of
heart
for
the
goodness
that
the
LORD
had
shewed
unto
David,
and
to
Solomon,
and
to
Israel
his
people.
Thus
Solomon
finished
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
king’s
house:
and
all
that
came
into
Solomon’s
heart
to
make
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
in
his
own
house,
he
prosperously
effected.
And
the
LORD
appeared
to
Solomon
by
night,
and
said
unto
him,
I
have
heard
thy
prayer,
and
have
chosen
this
place
to
myself
for
an
house
of
sacrifice.
If
I
shut
up
heaven
that
there
be
no
rain,
or
if
I
command
the
locust
to
devour
the
land,
or
if
I
send
pestilence
among
my
people;
if
my
people,
which
are
called
by
my
name,
shall
humble
themselves,
and
pray,
and
seek
my
face,
and
turn
from
their
wicked
ways;
then
will
I
hear
from
heaven,
and
will
forgive
their
sin,
and
will
heal
their
land.
Now
mine
eyes
shall
be
open,
and
mine
ears
attent,
unto
the
prayer
that
is
made
in
this
place.
For
now
have
I
chosen
and
hallowed
this
house,
that
my
name
may
be
there
for
ever:
and
mine
eyes
and
mine
heart
shall
be
there
perpetually.
And
as
for
thee,
if
thou
wilt
walk
before
me
as
David
thy
father
walked,
and
do
according
to
all
that
I
have
commanded
thee,
and
wilt
keep
my
statutes
and
my
judgments;
then
I
will
establish
the
throne
of
thy
kingdom,
according
as
I
covenanted
with
David
thy
father,
saying,
There
shall
not
fail
thee
a
man
to
be
ruler
in
Israel.
But
if
ye
turn
away,
and
forsake
my
statutes
and
my
commandments
which
I
have
set
before
you,
and
shall
go
and
serve
other
gods,
and
worship
them:
then
will
I
pluck
them
up
by
the
roots
out
of
my
land
which
I
have
given
them;
and
this
house,
which
I
have
hallowed
for
my
name,
will
I
cast
out
of
my
sight,
and
I
will
make
it
a
proverb
and
a
byword
among
all
peoples.
And
this
house,
which
is
so
high,
every
one
that
passeth
by
it
shall
be
astonished,
and
shall
say,
Why
hath
the
LORD
done
thus
unto
this
land,
and
to
this
house?
And
they
shall
answer,
Because
they
forsook
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
which
brought
them
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
laid
hold
on
other
gods,
and
worshipped
them,
and
served
them:
therefore
hath
he
brought
all
this
evil
upon
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
twenty
years,
wherein
Solomon
had
built
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
his
own
house,
that
the
cities
which
Huram
had
given
to
Solomon,
Solomon
built
them,
and
caused
the
children
of
Israel
to
dwelt
there.
And
Solomon
went
to
Hamath-zobah,
and
prevailed
against
it.
And
he
built
Tadmor
in
the
wilderness,
and
all
the
store
cities,
which
he
built
in
Hamath.
Also
he
built
Beth-horon
the
upper,
and
Beth-horon
the
nether,
fenced
cities,
with
walls,
gates,
and
bars;
and
Baalath,
and
all
the
store
cities
that
Solomon
had,
and
all
the
cities
for
his
chariots,
and
the
cities
for
his
horsemen,
and
all
that
Solomon
desired
to
build
for
his
pleasure
in
Jerusalem,
and
in
Lebanon,
and
in
all
the
land
of
his
dominion.
As
for
all
the
people
that
were
left
of
the
Hittites,
and
the
Amorites,
and
the
Perizzites,
and
the
Hivites,
and
the
Jebusites,
which
were
not
of
Israel;
of
their
children
that
were
left
after
them
in
the
land,
whom
the
children
of
Israel
consumed
not,
of
them
did
Solomon
raise
a
levy
of bondservants,
unto
this
day.
But
of
the
children
of
Israel
did
Solomon
make
no
servants
for
his
work;
but
they
were
men
of
war,
and
chief
of
his
captains,
and
rulers
of
his
chariots
and
of
his
horsemen.
And
these
were
the
chief
officers
of
king
Solomon,
even
two
hundred
and
fifty,
that
bare
rule
over
the
people,
And
Solomon
brought
up
the
daughter
of
Pharaoh
out
of
the
city
of
David
unto
the
house
that
he
had
built
for
her:
for
he
said,
My
wife
shall
not
dwell
in
the
house
of
David
king
of
Israel,
because
the
places
are
holy, whereunto
the
ark
of
the
LORD
hath
come.
Then
Solomon
offered
burnt
offerings
unto
the
LORD
on
the
altar
of
the
LORD,
which
he
had
built
before
the
porch,
even
as
the
duty
of
every
day
required,
offering
according
to
the
commandment
of
Moses,
on
the
sabbaths,
and
on
the
new
moons,
and
on
the
set
feasts,
three
times
in
the
year,
even
in
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread,
and
in
the
feast
of
weeks,
and
in
the
feast
of
tabernacles.
And
he
appointed,
according
to
the
ordinance
of
David
his
father,
the
courses
of
the
priests
to
their
service,
and
the
Levites
to
their
charges,
to
praise,
and
to
minister
before
the
priests,
as
the
duty
of
every
day
required:
the
doorkeepers
also
by
their
courses
at
every
gate:
for
so
had
David
the
man
of
God
commanded.
And
they
departed
not
from
the
commandment
of
the
king
unto
the
priests
and
Levites
concerning
any
matter,
or
concerning
the
treasures.
Now
all
the
work
of
Solomon
was
prepared
unto
the
day
of
the
foundation
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
until
it
was
finished.
So
the
house
of
the
LORD
was
perfected.
Then
went
Solomon
to
Ezion-geber,
and
to
Eloth,
on
the
sea
shore
in
the
land
of
Edom.
And
Huram
sent
him
by
the
hands
of
his
servants
ships,
and
servants
that
had
knowledge
of
the
sea;
and
they
came
with
the
servants
of
Solomon
to
Ophir,
and
fetched
from
thence
four
hundred
and
fifty
talents
of
gold,
and
brought
them
to
king
Solomon.
And
when
the
queen
of
Sheba
heard
of
the
fame
of
Solomon,
she
came
to
prove
Solomon
with
hard
questions
at
Jerusalem,
with
a
very
great
train,
and
camels
that
bare
spices,
and
gold
in
abundance,
and
precious
stones:
and
when
she
was
come
to
Solomon,
she
communed
with
him
of
all
that
was
in
her
heart.
And
Solomon
told
her
all
her
questions:
and
there
was
not
any
thing
hid
from
Solomon
which
he
told
her
not.
And
when
the
queen
of
Sheba
had
seen
the
wisdom
of
Solomon,
and
the
house
that
he
had
built,
and
the
meat
of
his
table,
and
the
sitting
of
his
servants;
and
the
attendance
of
his
ministers,
and
their
apparel;
his
cupbearers
also,
and
their
apparel;
and
his
ascent
by
which
he
went
up
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD;
there
was
no
more
spirit
in
her.
And
she
said
to
the
king,
It
was
a
true
report
that
I
heard
in
mine
own
land
of
thine
acts,
and
of
thy
wisdom.
Howbeit
I
believed
not
their
words,
until
I
came,
and
mine
eyes
had
seen
it:
and,
behold,
the
half
of
the
greatness
of
thy
wisdom
was
not
told
me:
thou
exceedest
the
fame
that
I
heard.
Happy
are
thy
men,
and
happy
are
these
thy
servants,
which
stand
continually
before
thee,
and
hear
thy
wisdom.
Blessed
be
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
delighted
in
thee,
to
set
thee
on
his
throne,
to
be
king
for
the
LORD
thy
God:
because
thy
God
loved
Israel,
to
establish
them
for
ever,
therefore
made
he
thee
king
over
them,
to
do
judgment
and
justice.
And
she
gave
the
king
an
hundred
and
twenty
talents
of
gold,
and
spices
in
great
abundance,
and
precious
stones:
neither
was
there
any
such
spice
as
the
queen
of
Sheba
gave
to
king
Solomon.
And
the
servants
also
of
Huram,
and
the
servants
of
Solomon,
which
brought
gold
from
Ophir;
brought
algum
trees
and
precious
stones.
And
the
king
made
of
the
algum
trees
terraces
for
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
for
the
king’s
house,
and
harps
and
psalteries
for
the
singers;
and
there
were
none
such
seen
before
in
the
land
of
Judah.
And
king
Solomon
gave
to
the
queen
of
Sheba
all
her
desire,
whatsoever
she
asked,
beside
that
which
she
had
brought
unto
the
king.
So
she
turned,
and
went
to
her
own
land,
she
and
her
servants.
Now
the
weight
of
gold
that
came
to
Solomon
in
one
year
was
six
hundred
and
threescore
and
six
talents
of
gold;
beside
that
which
the
chapmen
and
merchants
brought:
and
all
the
kings
of
Arabia
and
the
governors
of
the
country
brought
gold
and
silver
to
Solomon.
And
king
Solomon
made
two
hundred
targets
of
beaten
gold:
six
hundred
shekels
of
beaten
gold
went
to
one
target.
And
he
made
three
hundred
shields
of
beaten
gold;
three
hundred
shekels
of
gold
went
to
one
shield:
and
the
king
put
them
in
the
house
of
the
forest
of
Lebanon.
Moreover
the
king
made
a
great
throne
of
ivory,
and
overlaid
it
with
pure
gold.
And
there
were
six
steps
to
the
throne,
with
a
footstool
of
gold,
which
were
fastened
to
the
throne,
and
stays
on
either
side
by
the
place
of
the
seat,
and
two
lions
standing
beside
the
stays.
And
twelve
lions
stood
there
on
the
one
side
and
on
the
other
upon
the
six
steps:
there
was
not
the
like
made
in
any
kingdom.
And
all
king
Solomon’s
drinking
vessels
were
of
gold,
and
all
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
the
forest
of
Lebanon
were
of
pure
gold:
silver
was
nothing
accounted
of
in
the
days
of
Solomon.
For
the
king
had
ships
that
went
to
Tarshish
with
the
servants
of
Huram:
once
every
three
years
came
the
ships
of
Tarshish,
bringing
gold,
and
silver,
ivory,
and
apes,
and
peacocks.
So
king
Solomon
exceeded
all
the
kings
of
the
earth
in
riches
and
wisdom.
And
all
the
kings
of
the
earth
sought
the
presence
of
Solomon,
to
hear
his
wisdom,
which
God
had
put
in
his
heart.
And
they
brought
very
man
his
present,
vessels
of
silver,
and
vessels
of
gold,
and
raiment,
armour,
and
spices,
horses,
and
mules,
a
rate
year
by
year.
And
Solomon
had
four
thousand
stalls
for
horses
and
chariots,
and
twelve
thousand
horsemen,
which
he
bestowed
in
the
chariot
cities,
and
with
the
king
at
Jerusalem.
And
he
ruled
over
all
the
kings
from
the
River
even
unto
the
land
of
the
Philistines,
and
to
the
border
of
Egypt.
And
the
king
made
silver
to
be
in
Jerusalem
as
stones,
and
cedars
made
he
to
be
as
the sycomore
trees
that
are
in
the
lowland,
for
abundance.
And
they
brought
horses
for
Solomon
out
of
Egypt,
and
out
of
all
lands.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Solomon,
first
and
last,
are
they
not
written
in
the
history
of
Nathan
the
prophet,
and
in
the
prophecy
of
Ahijah
the
Shilonite,
and
in
the
visions
of
Iddo
the
seer
concerning
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat?
And
Solomon
reigned
in
Jerusalem
over
all
Israel
forty
years.
And
Solomon
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
he
was
buried
in
the
city
of
David
his
father:
and
Rehoboam
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
Rehoboam
went
to
Shechem:
for
all
Israel
were
come
to
Shechem
to
make
him
king.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat
heard
of
it, (for
he
was
in
Egypt,
whither
he
had
fled
from
the
presence
of
king
Solomon,)
that
Jeroboam
returned
out
of
Egypt.
And
they
sent
and
called
him;
and
Jeroboam
and
all
Israel
came,
and
they
spake
to
Rehoboam,
saying,
Thy
father
made
our
yoke
grievous:
now
therefore
make
thou
the
grievous
service
of
thy
father,
and
his
heavy
yoke
which
he
put
upon
us,
lighter,
and
we
will
serve
thee.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Come
again
unto
me
after
three
days.
And
the
people
departed.
And
king
Rehoboam
took
counsel
with
the
old
men,
that
had
stood
before
Solomon
his
father
while
he
yet
lived,
saying,
What
counsel
give
ye
me
to
return
answer
to
this
people?
And
they
spake
unto
him,
saying,
If
thou
be
kind
to
this
people,
and
please
them,
and
speak
good
words
to
them,
then
they
will
be
thy
servants
forever.
But
he
forsook
the
counsel
of
the
old
men
which
they
had
given
him,
and
took
counsel
with
the
young
men
that
were
grown
up
with
him,
that
stood
before
him.
And
he
said
unto
them,
What
counsel
give
ye,
that
we
may
return
answer
to
this
people,
who
have
spoken
to
me,
saying,
Make
the
yoke
that
thy
father
did
put
upon
us
lighter?
And
the
young
men
that
were
grown
up
with
him
spake
unto
him,
saying,
Thus shalt
thou
say
unto
the
people
that
spake
unto
thee,
saying,
Thy
father
made
our
yoke
heavy,
but
make
thou
it
lighter
unto
us;
thus shalt
thou
say
unto
them,
My
little
finger
is
thicker
than
my
father’s
loins.
And
now
whereas
my
father
did
lade
you
with
a
heavy
yoke,
I
will
add
to
your
yoke:
my
father
chastised
you
with
whips,
but
I
will
chastise
you
with
scorpions.
So
Jeroboam
and
all
the
people
came
to
Rehoboam
the
third
day,
as
the
king
bade,
saying,
Come
to
me
again
the
third
day.
And
the
king
answered
them
roughly;
and
king
Rehoboam
forsook
the
counsel
of
the
old
men,
and
spake
to
them
after
the
counsel
of
the
young
men,
saying,
My
father
made
your
yoke
heavy,
but
I
will
add thereto:
my
father
chastised
you
with
whips,
but
I
will
chastise
you
with
scorpions.
So
the
king
hearkened
not
unto
the
people;
for
it
was
brought
about
of
God,
that
the
LORD
might
establish
his
word,
which
he
spake
by
the
hand
of
Ahijah
the
Shilonite
to
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat.
And
when
all
Israel
saw
that
the
king
hearkened
not
unto
them,
the
people
answered
the
king,
saying,
What
portion
have
we
in
David?
neither
have
we
inheritance
in
the
son
of
Jesse:
every
man
to
your
tents,
O
Israel:
now
see
to
thine
own
house,
David.
So
all
Israel
departed
unto
their
tents.
But
as
for
the
children
of
Israel
that
dwelt
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
Rehoboam
reigned
over
them.
Then
king
Rehoboam
sent
Hadoram,
who
was
over
the
levy;
and
the
children
of
Israel
stoned
him
with
stones,
that
he
died.
And
king
Rehoboam
made
speed
to
get
him
up
to
his
chariot,
to
flee
to
Jerusalem.
So
Israel
rebelled
against
the
house
of
David,
unto
this
day.
And
when
Rehoboam
was
come
to
Jerusalem,
he
assembled
the
house
of
Judah
and
Benjamin,
an
hundred
and
fourscore
thousand
chosen
men,
which
were
warriors,
to
fight
against
Israel,
to
bring
the
kingdom
again
to
Rehoboam.
But
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Shemaiah
the
man
of
God,
saying,
Speak
unto
Rehoboam
the
son
of
Solomon,
king
of
Judah,
and
to
all
Israel
in
Judah
and
Benjamin,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Ye
shall
not
go
up,
nor
fight
against
your
brethren:
return
every
man
to
his
house;
for
this
thing
is
of
me.
So
they
hearkened
unto
the
words
of
the
LORD,
and
returned
from
going
against
Jeroboam.
And
Rehoboam
dwelt
in
Jerusalem,
and
built
cities
for
defence
in
Judah.
He
built
even
Beth-lehem,
and
Etam,
and
Tekoa,
And
Beth-zur,
and
Soco,
and
Adullam,
and
Gath,
and
Mareshah,
and
Ziph,
and
Adoraim,
and
Lachish,
and
Azekah,
and
Zorah,
and
Aijalon,
and
Hebron,
which
are
in
Judah
and
in
Benjamin,
fenced
cities.
And
he
fortified
the
strong
holds,
and
put
captains
in
them,
and
store
of
victual,
and
oil
and
wine.
And
in
every
several
city
he
put
shields
and
spears,
and
made
them
exceeding
strong.
And
Judah
and
Benjamin
belonged
to
him.
And
the
priests
and
the
Levites
that
were
in
all
Israel
resorted
to
him
out
of
all
their
border.
For
the
Levites
left
their
suburbs
and
their
possession,
and
came
to
Judah
and
Jerusalem:
for
Jeroboam
and
his
sons
cast
them
off,
that
they
should
not
execute
the
priest’s
office
unto
the
LORD:
and
he
appointed
him
priests
for
the
high
places,
and
for
the he-goats,
and
for
the
calves
which
he
had
made.
And
after
them,
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
such
as
set
their
hearts
to
seek
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
came
to
Jerusalem
to
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers.
So
they
strengthened
the
kingdom
of
Judah,
and
made
Rehoboam
the
son
of
Solomon
strong,
three
years:
for
they
walked
three
years
in
the
way
of
David
and
Solomon.
And
Rehoboam
took
him
a
wife;
Mahalath
the
daughter
of
Jerimoth
the
son
of
David,
and
of
Abihail
the
daughter
of
Eliab
the
son
of
Jesse;
and
she
bare
him
sons;
Jeush,
and
Shemariah,
and
Zaham.
And
after
her
he
took
Maacah
the
daughter
of
Absalom;
and
she
bare
him
Abijah,
and
Attai,
and
Ziza,
and
Shelomith.
And
Rehoboam
loved
Maacah
the
daughter
of
Absalom
above
all
his
wives
and
his
concubines: (for
he
took
eighteen
wives,
and
threescore
concubines,
and
begat
twenty
and
eight
sons
and
threescore
daughters.)
And
Rehoboam
appointed
Abijah
the
son
of
Maacah
to
be
chief,
even
the
prince
among
his
brethren:
for
he
was
minded
to
make
him
king.
And
he
dealt
wisely,
and
dispersed
of
all
his
sons
throughout
all
the
lands
of
Judah
and
Benjamin,
unto
every
fenced
city:
and
he
gave
them
victual
in
abundance.
And
he
sought
for
them
many
wives.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
kingdom
of
Rehoboam
was
established,
and
he
was
strong,
that
he
forsook
the
law
of
the
LORD,
and
all
Israel
with
him.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
fifth
year
of
king
Rehoboam,
that
Shishak
king
of
Egypt
came
up
against
Jerusalem,
because
they
had
trespassed
against
the
LORD,
with
twelve
hundred
chariots,
and
threescore
thousand
horsemen:
and
the
people
were
without
number
that
came
with
him
out
of
Egypt;
the
Lubim,
the
Sukkiim,
and
the
Ethiopians.
And
he
took
the
fenced
cities
which
pertained
to
Judah,
and
came
unto
Jerusalem.
Now
Shemaiah
the
prophet
came
to
Rehoboam,
and
to
the
princes
of
Judah,
that
were
gathered
together
to
Jerusalem
because
of
Shishak,
and
said
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Ye
have
forsaken
me,
therefore
have
I
also
left
you
in
the
hand
of
Shishak.
Then
the
princes
of
Israel
and
the
king
humbled
themselves;
and
they
said,
The
LORD
is
righteous.
And
when
the
LORD
saw
that
they
humbled
themselves,
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Shemaiah,
saying,
They
have
humbled
themselves;
I
will
not
destroy
them:
but
I
will
grant
them
some
deliverance,
and
my
wrath
shall
not
be
poured
out
upon
Jerusalem
by
the
hand
of
Shishak.
Nevertheless
they
shall
be
his
servants;
that
they
may
know
my
service,
and
the
service
of
the
kingdoms
of
the
countries.
So
Shishak
king
of
Egypt
came
up
against
Jerusalem,
and
took
away
the
treasures
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
treasures
of
the
king’s
house;
he
took
all
away:
he
took
away
also
the
shields
of
gold
which
Solomon
had
made.
And
king
Rehoboam
made
in
their
stead
shields
of
brass,
and
committed
them
to
the
hands
of
the
captains
of
the
guard,
that
kept
the
door
of
the
king’s
house.
And
it
was
so,
that
as
oft
as
the
king
entered
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
the
guard
came
and
bare
them,
and
brought
them
back
into
the
guard
chamber.
And
when
he
humbled
himself,
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
turned
from
him,
that
he
would
not
destroy
him
altogether:
and
moreover
in
Judah
there
were
good
things
found.
So
king
Rehoboam
strengthened
himself
in
Jerusalem,
and
reigned:
for
Rehoboam
was
forty
and
one
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign,
and
he
reigned
seventeen
years
in
Jerusalem,
the
city
which
the
LORD
had
chosen
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
to
put
his
name
there:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Naamah
the
Ammonitess.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil,
because
he
set
not
his
heart
to
seek
the
LORD.
Now
the
acts
of
Rehoboam,
first
and
last,
are
they
not
written
in
the histories
of
Shemaiah
the
prophet
and
of
Iddo
the
seer,
after
the
manner
of
genealogies?
And
there
were
wars
between
Rehoboam
and
Jeroboam
continually.
And
Rehoboam
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
in
the
city
of
David:
and
Abijah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
the
eighteenth
year
of
king
Jeroboam
began
Abijah
to
reign
over
Judah.
Three
years
reigned
he
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Micaiah
the
daughter
of
Uriel
of
Gibeah.
And
there
was
war
between
Abijah
and
Jeroboam.
And
Abijah
joined
battle
with
an
army
of
valiant
men
of
war,
even
four
hundred
thousand
chosen
men:
and
Jeroboam
set
the
battle
in
array
against
him
with
eight
hundred
thousand
chosen
men,
who
were
mighty
men
of
valour.
And
Abijah
stood
up
upon
mount
Zemaraim,
which
is
in
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
said,
Hear
me,
O
Jeroboam
and
all
Israel;
Ought
ye
not
to
know
that
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
gave
the
kingdom
over
Israel
to
David
for
ever,
even
to
him
and
to
his
sons
by
a
covenant
of
salt?
Yet
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Nebat,
the
servant
of
Solomon
the
son
of
David,
rose
up,
and
rebelled
against
his
lord.
And
there
were
gathered
unto
him
vain
men,
sons
of
Belial,
which
strengthened
themselves
against
Rehoboam
the
son
of
Solomon,
when
Rehoboam
was
young
and tender-hearted,
and
could
not
withstand
them.
And
now
ye
think
to
withstand
the
kingdom
of
the
LORD
in
the
hand
of
the
sons
of
David;
and
ye
be
a
great
multitude,
and
there
are
with
you
the
golden
calves
which
Jeroboam
made
you
for
gods.
Have
ye
not
driven
out
the
priests
of
the
LORD,
the
sons
of
Aaron,
and
the
Levites,
and
have
made
you
priests
after
the
manner
of
the
peoples
of
other
lands?
so
that
whosoever
cometh
to
consecrate
himself
with
a
young
bullock
and
seven
rams,
the
same
may
be
a
priest
of
them
that
are
no
gods.
But
as
for
us,
the
LORD
is
our
God,
and
we
have
not
forsaken
him;
and
we
have
priests
ministering
unto
the
LORD,
the
sons
of
Aaron,
and
the
Levites
in
their
work:
and
they
burn
unto
the
LORD
every
morning
and
every
evening
burnt
offerings
and
sweet
incense:
the
shewbread
also
set
they
in
order
upon
the
pure
table;
and
the
candlestick
of
gold
with
the
lamps
thereof,
to
burn
every
evening:
for
we
keep
the
charge
of
the
LORD
our
God;
but
ye
have
forsaken
him.
And,
behold,
God
is
with
us
at
our
head,
and
his
priests
with
the
trumpets
of
alarm
to
sound
an
alarm
against
you.
O
children
of
Israel,
fight
ye
not
against
the
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers;
for
ye
shall
not
prosper.
But
Jeroboam
caused
an
ambushment
to
come
about
behind
them:
so
they
were
before
Judah,
and
the
ambushment
was
behind
them.
And
when
Judah
looked
back,
behold,
the
battle
was
before
and
behind
them:
and
they
cried
unto
the
LORD,
and
the
priests
sounded
with
the
trumpets.
Then
the
men
of
Judah
gave
a
shout:
and
as
the
men
of
Judah
shouted,
it
came
to
pass,
that
God
smote
Jeroboam
and
all
Israel
before
Abijah
and
Judah.
And
the
children
of
Israel
fled
before
Judah:
and
God
delivered
them
into
their
hand.
And
Abijah
and
his
people
slew
them
with
a
great
slaughter:
so
there
fell
down
slain
of
Israel
five
hundred
thousand
chosen
men.
Thus
the
children
of
Israel
were
brought
under
at
that
time,
and
the
children
of
Judah
prevailed,
because
they
relied
upon
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers.
And
Abijah
pursued
after
Jeroboam,
and
took
cities
from
him,
Beth-el
with
the
towns
thereof,
and
Jeshanah
with
the
towns
thereof,
and
Ephron
with
the
towns
thereof.
Neither
did
Jeroboam
recover
strength
again
in
the
days
of
Abijah:
and
the
LORD
smote
him,
and
he
died.
But
Abijah
waxed
mighty,
and
took
unto
himself
fourteen
wives,
and
begat
twenty
and
two
sons,
and
sixteen
daughters.
And
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Abijah,
and
his
ways,
and
his
sayings,
are
written
in
the commentary
of
the
prophet
Iddo.
So
Abijah
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
they
buried
him
in
the
city
of
David,
and
Asa
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead:
in
his
days
the
land
was
quiet
ten
years.
And
Asa
did
that
which
was
good
and
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD
his
God:
for
he
took
away
the
strange
altars,
and
the
high
places,
and
brake
down
the
pillars,
and
hewed
down
the
Asherim;
and
commanded
Judah
to
seek
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
and
to
do
the
law
and
the
commandment.
Also
he
took
away
out
of
all
the
cities
of
Judah
the
high
places
and
the sun-images:
and
the
kingdom
was
quiet
before
him.
And
he
built
fenced
cities
in
Judah:
for
the
land
was
quiet,
and
he
had
no
war
in
those
years;
because
the
LORD
had
given
him
rest.
For
he
said
unto
Judah,
Let
us
build
these
cities,
and
make
about
them
walls,
and
towers,
gates,
and
bars;
the
land
is
yet
before
us,
because
we
have
sought
the
LORD
our
God;
we
have
sought
him,
and
he
hath
given
us
rest
on
every
side.
So
they
built
and
prospered.
And
Asa
had
an
army
that
bare
bucklers
and
spears,
out
of
Judah
three
hundred
thousand;
and
out
of
Benjamin,
that
bare
shields
and
drew
bows,
two
hundred
and
fourscore
thousand:
an
these
were
mighty
men
of
valour.
And
there
came
out
against
them
Zerah
the
Ethiopian
with
an
army
of
a
thousand
thousand,
and
three
hundred
chariots;
and
he
came
unto
Mareshah.
Then
Asa
went
out
to
meet
him,
and
they
set
the
battle
in
array
in
the
valley
of
Zephathah
at
Mareshah.
And
Asa
cried
unto
the
LORD
his
God,
and
said,
LORD,
there
is
none
beside
thee
to
help,
between
the
mighty
and
him
that
hath
no
strength:
help
us,
O
LORD
our
God;
for
we
rely
on
thee,
and
in
thy
name
are
we
come
against
this
multitude.
O
LORD,
thou
art
our
God;
let
not
man
prevail
against
thee;
So
the
LORD
smote
the
Ethiopians
before
Asa,
and
before
Judah;
and
the
Ethiopians
fled.
And
Asa
and
the
people
that
were
with
him
pursued
them
unto
Gerar:
and
there
fell
of
the
Ethiopians
so
many
that
they
could
not
recover
themselves;
for
they
were
destroyed
before
the
LORD,
and
before
his
host;
and
they
carried
away
very
much
booty.
And
they
smote
all
the
cities
round
shout
Gerar;
for
the
fear
of
the
LORD
came
upon
them:
and
they
spoiled
all
the
cities;
for
there
was
much
spoil
in
them:
They
smote
also
the
tents
of
cattle,
and
carried
away
sheep
in
abundance
and
camels,
and
returned
to
Jerusalem.
And
the
spirit
of
God
came
upon
Azariah
the
son
of
Oded:
and
he
went
out
to
meet
Asa,
and
said
unto
him,
Hear
ye
me,
Asa,
and
all
Judah
and
Benjamin:
the
LORD
is
with
you,
while
ye
be
with
him;
and
if
ye
seek
him
he
will
be
found
of
you;
but
if
ye
forsake
him
he
will
forsake
you.
Now
for
long
seasons
Israel
hath
been
without
the
true
God,
and
without
a
teaching
priest,
and
without
law:
But
when
in
their
distress
they
turned
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
and
sought
him,
he
was
found
of
them.
And
in
those
times
there
was
no
peace
to
him
that
went
out,
nor
to
him
that
came
in,
but
great
vexations
were
upon
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
lands.
And
they
were
broken
in
pieces,
nation
against
nation,
and
city
against
city:
for
God
did
vex
them
with
all
adversity.
But
be
ye
strong,
and
let
not
your
hands
be
slack:
for
your
work
shall
be
rewarded.
And
when
Asa
heard
these
words,
and
the
prophecy
of
Oded
the
prophet,
he
took
courage,
and
put
away
the
abominations
out
of
all
the
land
of
Judah
and
Benjamin,
and
out
of
the
cities
which
he
had
taken
from
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim;
and
he
renewed
the
altar
of
the
LORD,
that
was
before
the
porch
of
the
LORD.
And
he
gathered
all
Judah
and
Benjamin,
and
them
that
sojourned
with
them
out
of
Ephraim
and
Manasseh,
and
out
of
Simeon:
for
they
fell
to
him
out
of
Israel
in
abundance,
when
they
saw
that
the
LORD
his
God
was
with
him.
So
they
gathered
themselves
together
at
Jerusalem
in
the
third
month,
in
the
fifteenth
year
of
the
reign
of
Asa.
And
they
sacrificed
unto
the
LORD
in
that
day,
of
the
spoil
which
they
had
brought,
seven
hundred
oxen
and
seven
thousand
sheep.
And
they
entered
into
the
covenant
to
seek
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
with
all
their
heart
and
with
all
their
soul;
and
that
whosoever
would
not
seek
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
should
be
put
to
death,
whether
small
or
great,
whether
man
or
woman.
And
they
sware
unto
the
LORD
with
a
loud
voice;
and
with
shouting,
and
with
trumpets,
and
with
cornets.
And
all
Judah
rejoiced
at
the
oath:
for
they
had
sworn
with
all
their
heart,
and
sought
him
with
their
whole
desire;
and
he
was
found
of
them:
and
the
LORD
gave
them
rest
round
about.
And
also
Maacah
the
mother
of
Asa
the
king,
he
removed
her
from
being
queen,
because
she
had
made
an
abominable
image
for
an
Asherah;
and
Asa
cut
down
her
image,
and
made
dust
of
it,
and
burnt
it
at
the
brook
Kidron.
But
the
high
places
were
not
taken
away
out
of
Israel:
nevertheless
the
heart
of
Asa
was
perfect
all
his
days.
And
he
brought
into
the
house
of
God
the
things
that
his
father
had
dedicated,
and
that
he
himself
had
dedicated,
silver,
and
gold,
and
vessels.
And
there
was
no
more
war
unto
the
five
and
thirtieth
year
of
the
reign
of
Asa.
In
the
six
and
thirtieth
year
of
the
reign
of
Asa,
Baasha
king
of
Israel
went
up
against
Judah,
and
built
Ramah,
that
he
might
not
suffer
any
to
go
out
or
come
in
to
Asa
king
of
Judah.
Then
Asa
brought
out
silver
and
gold
out
of
the
treasures
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
and
of
the
king’s
house,
and
sent
to
Ben-hadad
king
of
Syria,
that
dwelt
at
Damascus,
saying,
There
is
a
league
between
me
and
thee,
as
there
was
between
my
father
and
thy
father:
behold,
I
have
sent
thee
silver
and
gold;
go,
break
thy
league
with
Baasha
king
of
Israel,
that
he
may
depart
from
me.
And
Ben-hadad
hearkened
unto
king
Asa,
and
sent
the
captains
of
his
armies
against
the
cities
of
Israel;
and
they
smote
Ijon,
and
Dan,
and
Abel-maim,
and
all
the
store
cities
of
Naphtali.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Baasha
heard
thereof,
that
he
left
off
building
of
Ramah,
and
let
his
work
cease.
Then
Asa
the
king
took
all
Judah;
and
they
carried
away
the
stones
of
Ramah,
and
the
timber
thereof,
wherewith
Baasha
had
builded;
and
he
built
therewith
Geba
and
Mizpah.
And
at
that
time
Hanani
the
seer
came
to
Asa
king
of
Judah,
and
said
unto
him,
Because
thou
hast
relied
on
the
king
of
Syria,
and
hast
not
relied
on
the
LORD
thy
God,
therefore
is
the
host
of
the
king
of
Syria
escaped
out
of
thine
hand.
Were
not
the
Ethiopians
and
the
Lubim
a
huge
host,
with
chariots
and
horsemen
exceeding
many?
yet,
because
thou
didst
rely
on
the
LORD,
he
delivered
them
into
thine
hand.
For
the
eyes
of
the
LORD
run
to
and
fro
throughout
the
whole
earth,
to
shew
himself
strong
in
the
behalf
of
them
whose
heart
is
perfect
toward
him.
Herein
thou
hast
done
foolishly;
for
from
henceforth
thou shalt
have
wars.
Then
Asa
was
wroth
with
the
seer,
and
put
him
in
the
prison
house;
for
he
was
in
a
rage
with
him
because
of
this
thing.
And
Asa
oppressed
some
of
the
people
the
same
time.
And,
behold,
the
acts
of
Asa,
first
and
last,
lo,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Judah
and
Israel.
And
in
the
thirty
and
ninth
year
of
his
reign
Asa
was
diseased
in
his
feet;
his
disease
was
exceeding
great:
yet
in
his
disease
he
sought
not
to
the
LORD,
but
to
the
physicians.
And
Asa
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
died
in
the
one
and
fortieth
year
of
his
reign.
And
they
buried
him
in
his
own
sepulchres,
which
he
had
hewn
out
for
himself
in
the
city
of
David,
and
laid
him
in
the
bed
which
was
filled
with
sweet
odours
and
divers
kinds
of
spices
prepared
by
the
apothecaries’
art:
and
they
made
a
very
great
burning
for
him.
And
Jehoshaphat
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead,
and
strengthened
himself
against
Israel.
And
he
placed
forces
in
all
the
fenced
cities
of
Judah,
and
set
garrisons
in
the
land
of
Judah,
and
in
the
cities
of
Ephraim,
which
Asa
his
father
had
taken.
And
the
LORD
was
with
Jehoshaphat,
because
he
walked
in
the
first
ways
of
his
father
David,
and
sought
not
unto
the
Baalim;
but
sought
to
the
God
of
his
father,
and
walked
in
his
commandments,
and
not
after
the
doings
of
Israel.
Therefore
the
LORD
stablished
the
kingdom
in
his
hand;
and
all
Judah
brought
to
Jehoshaphat
presents;
and
he
had
riches
and
honour
in
abundance.
And
his
heart
was
lifted
up
in
the
ways
of
the
LORD:
and
furthermore
he
took
away
the
high
places
and
the
Asherim
out
of
Judah.
Also
in
the
third
year
of
his
reign
he
sent
his
princes,
even
Ben-hail,
and
Obadiah,
and
Zechariah,
and
Nethanel,
and
Micaiah,
to
teach
in
the
cities
of
Judah;
and
with
them
the
Levites,
even
Shemaiah,
and
Nethaniah,
and
Zebadiah,
and
Asahel,
and
Shemiramoth,
and
Jehonathan,
and
Adonijah,
and
Tobijah,
and
Tob-adonijah,
the
Levites;
and
with
them
Elishama
and
Jehoram,
the
priests.
And
they
taught
in
Judah,
having
the
book
of
the
law
of
the
LORD
with
them;
and
they
went
about
throughout
all
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
taught
among
the
people.
And
the
fear
of
the
LORD
fell
upon
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
lands
that
were
round
about
Judah,
so
that
they
made
no
war
against
Jehoshaphat.
And
some
of
the
Philistines
brought
Jehoshaphat
presents,
and
silver
for
tribute;
the
Arabians
also
brought
him
flocks,
seven
thousand
and
seven
hundred
rams,
and
seven
thousand
and
seven
hundred he-goats.
And
Jehoshaphat
waxed
great
exceedingly;
and
he
built
in
Judah
castles
and
cities
of
store.
And
he
had
many
works
in
the
cities
of
Judah;
and
men
of
war,
mighty
men
of
valour,
in
Jerusalem.
And
this
was
the
numbering
of
them
according
to
their
fathers’
houses:
of
Judah,
the
captains
of
thousands;
Adnah
the
captain,
and
with
him
mighty
men
of
valour
three
hundred
thousand:
and
next
to
him
Jehohanan
the
captain,
and
with
him
two
hundred
and
fourscore
thousand:
and
next
to
him
Amasiah
the
son
of
Zichri,
who
willingly
offered
himself
unto
the
LORD;
and
with
him
two
hundred
thousand
mighty
men
of
valour:
And
of
Benjamin;
Eliada
a
mighty
man
of
valour,
and
with
him
two
hundred
thousand
armed
with
bow
and
shield:
and
next
to
him
Jehozabad,
and
with
him
an
hundred
and
fourscore
thousand
ready
prepared
for
war.
These
were
they
that
waited
on
the
king,
beside
those
whom
the
king
put
in
the
fenced
cities
throughout
all
Judah.
Now
Jehoshaphat
had
riches
and
honour
in
abundance;
and
he
joined
affinity
with
Ahab.
And
after
certain
years
he
went
down
to
Ahab
to
Samaria.
And
Ahab
killed
sheep
and
oxen
for
him
in
abundance,
and
for
the
people
that
were
with
him,
and
moved
him
to
go
up
with
him
to
Ramoth-gilead.
And
Ahab
king
of
Israel
said
unto
Jehoshaphat
king
of
Judah,
Wilt
thou
go
with
me
to
Ramoth-gilead?
And
he
answered
him,
I
am
as
thou
art,
and
my
people
as
thy
people;
and
we
will
be
with
thee
in
the
war.
And
Jehoshaphat
said
unto
the
king
of
Israel;
Inquire,
I
pray
thee,
at
the
word
of
the
LORD
today.
When
the
king
of
Israel
gathered
the
prophets
together,
four
hundred
men,
and
said
unto
them,
Shall
we
go
to
Ramoth-gilead
to
battle,
or
shall
I
forbear?
And
they
said,
Go
up;
for
God
shall
deliver
it
into
the
hand
of
the
king.
But
Jehoshaphat
said,
Is
there
not
here
besides
a
prophet
of
the
LORD,
that
we
might
inquire
of
him?
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
unto
Jehoshaphat,
There
is
yet
one
man
by
whom
we
may
inquire
of
the
LORD:
but
I
hate
him;
for
he
never
prophesieth
good
concerning
me,
but
always
evil:
the
same
is
Micaiah
the
son
of
Imla.
And
Jehoshaphat
said,
Let
not
the
king
say
so.
Then
the
king
of
Israel
called
an
officer,
and
said,
Fetch
quickly
Micaiah
the
son
of
Imla.
Now
the
king
of
Israel
and
Jehoshaphat
the
king
of
Judah
sat
each
on
his
throne,
arrayed
in
their
robes,
and
they
sat
in
an
open
place
at
the
entrance
of
the
gate
of
Samaria;
and
all
the
prophets
prophesied
before
them.
And
Zedekiah
the
son
of
Chenaanah
made
him
horns
of
iron,
and
said,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
With
these shalt
thou
push
the
Syrians,
until
they
be
consumed.
And
all
the
prophets
prophesied
so,
saying,
Go
up
to
Ramoth-gilead,
and
prosper:
for
the
LORD
shall
deliver
it
into
the
hand
of
the
king.
And
the
messenger
that
went
to
call
Micaiah
spake
to
him,
saying,
Behold,
the
words
of
the
prophets
declare
good
to
the
king
with
one
mouth:
let
thy
word,
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
be
like
one
of
theirs,
and
speak
thou
good.
And
Micaiah
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
what
my
God
saith,
that
will
I
speak.
And
when
he
was
come
to
the
king,
the
king
said
unto
him,
Micaiah,
shall
we
go
to
Ramoth-gilead
to
battle,
or
shall
I
forbear?
And
he
said,
Go
ye
up,
and
prosper;
and
they
shall
be
delivered
into
your
hand.
And
the
king
said
to
him,
How
many
times
shall
I
adjure
thee
that
thou
speak
unto
me
nothing
but
the
truth
in
the
name
of
the
LORD?
And
he
said,
I
saw
all
Israel
scattered
upon
the
mountains,
as
sheep
that
have
no
shepherd:
and
the
LORD
said,
These
have
no
master;
let
them
return
every
man
to
his
house
in
peace.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
to
Jehoshaphat,
Did
I
not
tell
thee
that
he
would
not
prophesy
good
concerning
me,
but
evil?
And
he
said,
Therefore
hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD:
I
saw
the
LORD
sitting
upon
his
throne,
and
all
the
host
of
heaven
standing
on
his
right
hand
and
on
his
left.
And
the
LORD
said,
Who
shall
entice
Ahab
king
of
Israel,
that
he
may
go
up
and
fall
at
Ramoth-gilead?
And
one
spake
saying
after
this
manner,
and
another
saying
after
that
manner.
And
there
came
forth
a
spirit,
and
stood
before
the
LORD,
and
said,
I
will
entice
him.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Wherewith?
And
he
said,
I
will
go
forth,
and
will
be
a
lying
spirit
in
the
mouth
of
all
his
prophets.
And
he
said,
Thou shalt
entice
him,
and shalt
prevail
also:
go
forth,
and
do
so.
Now
therefore,
behold,
the
LORD
hath
put
a
lying
spirit
in
the
mouth
of
these
thy
prophets;
and
the
LORD
hath
spoken
evil
concerning
thee.
Then
Zedekiah
the
son
of
Chenaanah
came
near,
and
smote
Micaiah
upon
the
cheek,
and
said,
Which
way
went
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
from
me
to
speak
unto
thee?
And
Micaiah
said,
Behold,
thou shalt
see
on
that
day,
when
thou shalt
go
into
an
inner
chamber
to
hide
thyself.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said,
Take
ye
Micaiah,
and
carry
him
back
unto
Amon
the
governor
of
the
city,
and
to
Joash
the
king’s
son;
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
king,
Put
this
fellow
in
the
prison,
and
feed
him
with
bread
of
affliction
and
with
water
of
affliction,
until
I
return
in
peace.
And
Micaiah
said,
If
thou
return
at
all
in
peace,
the
LORD
hath
not
spoken
by
me.
And
he
said,
Hear,
ye
peoples,
all
of
you.
So
the
king
of
Israel
and
Jehoshaphat
the
king
of
Judah
went
up
to
Ramoth-gilead.
And
the
king
of
Israel
said
unto
Jehoshaphat,
I
will
disguise
myself,
and
go
into
the
battle;
but
put
thou
on
thy
robes.
So
the
king
of
Israel
disguised
himself;
and
they
went
into
the
battle.
Now
the
king
of
Syria
had
commanded
the
captains
of
his
chariots,
saying,
Fight
neither
with
small
nor
great,
save
only
with
the
king
of
Israel.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
captains
of
the
chariots
saw
Jehoshaphat,
that
they
said,
It
is
the
king
of
Israel.
Therefore
they
turned
about
to
fight
against
him:
but
Jehoshaphat
cried
out,
and
the
LORD
helped
him;
and
God
moved
them
to
depart
from
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
captains
of
the
chariots
saw
that
it
was
not
the
king
of
Israel,
that
they
turned
back
from
pursuing
him.
And
a
certain
man
drew
his
bow
at
a
venture,
and
smote
the
king
of
Israel
between
the
joints
of
the
harness:
wherefore
he
said
to
the
driver
of
the
chariot,
Turn
thine
hand,
and
carry
me
out
of
the
host;
for
I
am
sore
wounded.
And
the
battle
increased
that
day:
howbeit
the
king
of
Israel
stayed
himself
up
in
his
chariot
against
the
Syrians
until
the
even:
and
about
the
time
of
the
going
down
of
the
sun
he
died.
And
Jehoshaphat
the
king
of
Judah
returned
to
his
house
in
peace
to
Jerusalem.
And
Jehu
the
son
of
Hanani
the
seer
went
out
to
meet
him,
and
said
to
king
Jehoshaphat, Shouldest
thou
help
the
wicked,
and
love
them
that
hate
the
LORD?
for
this
thing
wrath
is
upon
thee
from
before
the
LORD.
Nevertheless
there
are
good
things
found
in
thee,
in
that
thou
hast
put
away
the
Asheroth
out
of
the
land,
and
hast
set
thine
heart
to
seek
God.
And
Jehoshaphat
dwelt
at
Jerusalem:
and
he
went
out
again
among
the
people
from
Beer-sheba
to
the
hill
country
of
Ephraim,
and
brought
them
back
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers.
And
he
set
judges
in
the
land
throughout
all
the
fenced
cities
of
Judah,
city
by
city,
and
said
to
the
judges,
Consider
what
ye
do:
for
ye
judge
not
for
man,
but
for
the
LORD;
and
he
is
with
you
in
the
judgment.
Now
therefore
let
the
fear
of
the
LORD
be
upon
you;
take
heed
and
do
it:
for
there
is
no
iniquity
with
the
LORD
our
God,
nor
respect
of
persons,
nor
taking
of
gifts.
Moreover
in
Jerusalem
did
Jehoshaphat
set
of
the
Levites
and
the
priests,
and
of
the
heads
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
Israel,
for
the
judgment
of
the
LORD,
and
for
controversies.
And
they
returned
to
Jerusalem.
And
he
charged
them,
saying,
Thus
shall
ye
do
in
the
fear
of
the
LORD,
faithfully,
and
with
a
perfect
heart.
And whensoever
any
controversy
shall
come
to
you
from
your
brethren
that
dwell
in
their
cities,
between
blood
and
blood,
between
law
and
commandment,
statutes
and
judgments,
ye
shall
warn
them,
that
they
be
not
guilty towards
the
LORD,
and
so
wrath
come
upon
you
and
upon
your
brethren:
this
do,
and
ye
shall
not
be
guilty.
And,
behold,
Amariah
the
chief
priest
is
over
you
in
all
matters
of
the
LORD;
and
Zebadiah
the
son
of
Ishmael,
the
ruler
of
the
house
of
Judah,
in
all
the
king’s
matters:
also
the
Levites
shall
be
officers
before
you.
Deal
courageously,
and
the
LORD
be
with
the
good.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
the
children
of
Moab,
and
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
with
them
some
of
the
Ammonites,
came
against
Jehoshaphat
to
battle.
Then
there
came
some
that
told
Jehoshaphat,
saying,
There
cometh
a
great
multitude
against
thee
from
beyond
the
sea
from
Syria;
and,
behold,
they
be
in
Hazazon-tamar (the
same
is
En-gedi).
And
Jehoshaphat
feared,
and
set
himself
to
seek
unto
the
LORD;
and
he
proclaimed
a
fast
throughout
all
Judah.
And
Judah
gathered
themselves
together,
to
seek
help
of
the
LORD:
even
out
of
all
the
cities
of
Judah
they
came
to
seek
the
LORD.
And
Jehoshaphat
stood
in
the
congregation
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
before
the
new
court;
and
he
said,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
our
fathers,
art
not
thou
God
in
heaven?
and
art
not
thou
ruler
over
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
nations?
and
in
thine
hand
is
power
and
might,
so
that
none
is
able
to
withstand
thee.
Didst
not
thou,
O
our
God,
drive
out
the
inhabitants
of
this
land
before
thy
people
Israel,
and
gavest
it
to
the
seed
of
Abraham
thy
friend
for
ever?
And
they
dwelt
therein,
and
have
built
thee
a
sanctuary
therein
for
thy
name,
saying,
If
evil
come
upon
us,
the
sword,
judgment,
or
pestilence,
or
famine,
we
will
stand
before
this
house,
and
before
thee, (for
thy
name
is
in
this
house,)
and
cry
unto
thee
in
our
affliction,
and
thou
wilt
hear
and
save.
And
now,
behold,
the
children
of
Ammon
and
Moab
and
mount
Seir,
whom
thou
wouldest
not
let
Israel
invade,
when
they
came
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
but
they
turned
aside
from
them,
and
destroyed
them
not;
behold,
how
they
reward
us,
to
come
to
cast
us
out
of
thy
possession,
which
thou
hast
given
us
to
inherit.
O
our
God,
wilt
thou
not
judge
them?
for
we
have
no
might
against
this
great
company
that
cometh
against
us;
neither
know
we
what
to
do:
but
our
eyes
are
upon
thee.
And
all
Judah
stood
before
the
LORD,
with
their
little
ones,
their
wives,
and
their
children.
Then
upon
Jahaziel
the
son
of
Zechariah,
the
son
of
Benaiah,
the
son
of
Jeiel,
the
son
of
Mattaniah,
the
Levite,
of
the
sons
of
Asaph,
came
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
in
the
midst
of
the
congregation;
and
he
said,
Hearken
ye,
all
Judah,
and
ye
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
and
thou
king
Jehoshaphat:
thus
saith
the
LORD
unto
you,
Fear
not
ye,
neither
be
dismayed
by
reason
of
this
great
multitude;
for
the
battle
is
not
yours,
but
God’s.
Tomorrow
go
ye
down
against
them:
behold,
they
come
up
by
the
ascent
of
Ziz;
and
ye
shall
find
them
at
the
end
of
the
valley,
before
the
wilderness
of
Jeruel.
Ye
shall
not
need
to
fight
in
this
battle:
set
yourselves,
stand
ye
still,
and
see
the
salvation
of
the
LORD
with
you,
O
Judah
and
Jerusalem:
fear
not,
nor
be
dismayed:
tomorrow
go
out
against
them;
for
the
LORD
is
with
you.
And
Jehoshaphat
bowed
his
head
with
his
face
to
the
ground:
and
all
Judah
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
fell
down
before
the
LORD,
worshipping
the
LORD.
And
the
Levites,
of
the
children
of
the
Kohathites
and
of
the
children
of
the
Korahites,
stood
up
to
praise
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
with
an
exceeding
loud
voice.
And
they
rose
early
in
the
morning,
and
went
forth
into
the
wilderness
of
Tekoa:
and
as
they
went
forth,
Jehoshaphat
stood
and
said,
Hear
me,
O
Judah,
and
ye
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem;
believe
in
the
LORD
your
God,
so
shall
ye
be
established;
believe
his
prophets,
so
shall
ye
prosper.
And
when
he
had
taken
counsel
with
the
people,
he
appointed
them
that
should
sing
unto
the
LORD,
and
praise
the
beauty
of
holiness,
as
they
went
out
before
the
army,
and
say,
Give
thanks
unto
the
LORD;
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
And
when
they
began
to
sing
and
to
praise,
the
LORD
set liers
in
wait
against
the
children
of
Ammon,
Moab,
and
mount
Seir,
which
were
come
against
Judah;
and
they
were
smitten.
For
the
children
of
Ammon
and
Moab
stood
up
against
the
inhabitants
of
mount
Seir,
utterly
to
slay
and
destroy
them:
and
when
they
had
made
an
end
of
the
inhabitants
of
Seir,
every
one
helped
to
destroy
another.
And
when
Judah
came
to
the
watch-tower
of
the
wilderness,
they
looked
upon
the
multitude;
and,
behold,
they
were
dead
bodies
fallen
to
the
earth,
and
there
were
none
that
escaped.
And
when
Jehoshaphat
and
his
people
came
to
take
the
spoil
of
them,
they
found
among
them
in
abundance
both
riches
and
dead
bodies,
and
precious
jewels,
which
they
stripped
off
for
themselves,
more
than
they
could
carry
away:
and
they
were
three
days
in
taking
of
the
spoil,
it
was
so
much.
And
on
the
fourth
day
they
assembled
themselves
in
the
valley
of
Beracah;
for
there
they
blessed
the
LORD:
therefore
the
name
of
that
place
was
called
The
valley
of
Beracah,
unto
this
day.
Then
they
returned,
every
man
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
and
Jehoshaphat
in
the
forefront
of
them,
to
go
again
to
Jerusalem
with
joy;
for
the
LORD
had
made
them
to
rejoice
over
their
enemies.
And
they
came
to
Jerusalem
with
psalteries
and
harps
and
trumpets
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
fear
of
God
was
on
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
countries,
when
they
heard
that
the
LORD
fought
against
the
enemies
of
Israel.
So
the
realm
of
Jehoshaphat
was
quiet:
for
his
God
gave
him
rest
round
about.
And
Jehoshaphat
reigned
over
Judah:
he
was
thirty
and
five
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
twenty
and
five
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Azubah
the
daughter
of
Shilhi.
And
he
walked
in
the
way
of
Asa
his
father,
and
turned
not
aside
from
it,
doing
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD.
Howbeit
the
high
places
were
not
taken
away;
neither
as
yet
had
the
people
set
their
hearts
unto
the
God
of
their
fathers.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jehoshaphat,
first
and
last,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
history
of
Jehu
the
son
of
Hanani,
which
is
inserted
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Israel.
And
after
this
did
Jehoshaphat
king
of
Judah
join
himself
with
Ahaziah
king
of
Israel;
the
same
did
very
wickedly:
and
he
joined
himself
with
him
to
make
ships
to
go
to
Tarshish:
and
they
made
the
ships
in
Ezion-geber.
Then
Eliezer
the
son
of
Dodavahu
of
Mareshah
prophesied
against
Jehoshaphat,
saying,
Because
thou
hast
joined
thyself
with
Ahaziah,
the
LORD
hath
destroyed
thy
works.
And
the
ships
were
broken,
that
they
were
not
able
to
go
to
Tarshish.
And
Jehoshaphat
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
was
buried
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
David:
and
Jehoram
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
And
he
had
brethren
the
sons
of
Jehoshaphat,
Azariah,
and
Jehiel,
and
Zechariah,
and
Azariah,
and
Michael,
and
Shephatiah:
all
these
were
the
sons
of
Jehoshaphat
king
of
Israel.
And
their
father
gave
them
great
gifts,
of
silver,
and
of
gold,
and
of
precious
things,
with
fenced
cities
in
Judah:
but
the
kingdom
gave
he
to
Jehoram,
because
he
was
the
firstborn.
Now
when
Jehoram
was
risen
up
over
the
kingdom
of
his
father,
and
had
strengthened
himself,
he
slew
all
his
brethren
with
the
sword,
and
divers
also
of
the
princes
of
Israel.
Jehoram
was
thirty
and
two
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
eight
years
in
Jerusalem.
And
he
walked
in
the
way
of
the
kings
of
Israel,
as
did
the
house
of
Ahab:
for
he
had
the
daughter
of
Ahab
to
wife:
and
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD.
Howbeit
the
LORD
would
not
destroy
the
house
of
David,
because
of
the
covenant
that
he
had
made
with
David,
and
as
he
promised
to
give
a
lamp
to
him
and
to
his
children
alway.
In
his
days
Edom
revolted
from
under
the
hand
of
Judah,
and
made
a
king
over
themselves.
Then
Jehoram
passed
over
with
his
captains,
and
all
his
chariots
with
him:
and
he
rose
up
by
night,
and
smote
the
Edomites
which
compassed
him
about,
and
the
captains
of
the
chariots.
So
Edom
revolted
from
under
the
hand
of
Judah,
unto
this
day:
then
did
Libnah
revolt
at
the
same
time
from
under
his
hand:
because
he
had
forsaken
the
LORD,
the
God
of
his
fathers.
Moreover
he
made
high
places
in
the
mountains
of
Judah,
and
made
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
to
go
a
whoring,
and
led
Judah
astray.
And
there
came
a
writing
to
him
from
Elijah
the
prophet,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
David
thy
father,
Because
thou
hast
not
walked
in
the
ways
of
Jehoshaphat
thy
father,
nor
in
the
ways
of
Asa
king
of
Judah;
but
hast
walked
in
the
way
of
the
kings
of
Israel,
and
hast
made
Judah
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
to
go
a
whoring,
like
as
the
house
of
Ahab
did;
and
also
hast
slain
thy
brethren
of
thy
father’s
house,
which
were
better
than
thyself:
behold,
the
LORD
will
smite
with
a
great
plague
thy
people,
and
thy
children,
and
thy
wives,
and
all
thy
substance:
and
thou shalt
have
great
sickness
by
disease
of
thy
bowels,
until
thy
bowels
fall
out
by
reason
of
the
sickness,
day
by
day.
And
the
LORD
stirred
up
against
Jehoram
the
spirit
of
the
Philistines,
and
of
the
Arabians
which
are
beside
the
Ethiopians:
and
they
came
up
against
Judah,
and
brake
into
it,
and
carried
away
all
the
substance
that
was
found
in
the
king’s
house,
and
his
sons
also,
and
his
wives;
so
that
there
was
never
a
son
left
him,
save
Jehoahaz,
the
youngest
of
his
sons.
And
after
all
this
the
LORD
smote
him
in
his
bowels
with
an
incurable
disease.
And
it
came
to
pass,
in
process
of
time,
at
the
end
of
two
years,
that
his
bowels
fell
out
by
reason
of
his
sickness,
and
he
died
of
sore
diseases.
And
his
people
made
no
burning
for
him,
like
the
burning
of
his
fathers.
Thirty
and
two
years
old
was
he
when
he
began
to
reign,
and
he
reigned
in
Jerusalem
eight
years:
and
he
departed
without
being
desired;
and
they
buried
him
in
the
city
of
David,
but
not
in
the
sepulchres
of
the
kings.
And
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
made
Ahaziah
his
youngest
son
king
in
his
stead:
for
the
band
of
men
that
came
with
the
Arabians
to
the
camp
had
slain
all
the
eldest.
So
Ahaziah
the
son
of
Jehoram
king
of
Judah
reigned.
Forty
and
two
years
old
was
Ahaziah
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
one
year
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Athaliah
the
daughter
of
Omri.
He
also
walked
in
the
ways
of
the
house
of
Ahab:
for
his
mother
was
his
counsellor
to
do
wickedly.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
as
did
the
house
of
Ahab:
for
they
were
his
counsellors:
after
the
death
of
his
father,
to
his
destruction.
He
walked
also
after
their
counsel,
and
went
with
Jehoram
the
son
of
Ahab
king
of
Israel
to
war
against
Hazael
king
of
Syria
at
Ramoth-gilead:
and
the
Syrians
wounded
Joram.
And
he
returned
to
be
healed
in
Jezreel
of
the
wounds
which
they
had
given
him
at
Ramah,
when
he
fought
against
Hazael
king
of
Syria.
And
Azariah
the
son
of
Jehoram
king
of
Judah
went
down
to
see
Jehoram
the
son
of
Ahab
in
Jezreel,
because
he
was
sick.
Now
the
destruction
of
Ahaziah
was
of
God,
in
that
he
went
unto
Joram:
for
when
he
was
come,
he
went
out
with
Jehoram
against
Jehu
the
son
of
Nimshi,
whom
the
LORD
had
anointed
to
cut
off
the
house
of
Ahab.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jehu
was
executing
judgment
upon
the
house
of
Ahab,
that
he
found
the
princes
of
Judah,
and
the
sons
of
the
brethren
of
Ahaziah,
ministering
to
Ahaziah,
and
slew
them.
And
he
sought
Ahaziah,
and
they
caught
him, (now
he
was
hiding
in
Samaria,)
and
they
brought
him
to
Jehu,
and
slew
him;
and
they
buried
him,
for
they
said;
He
is
the
son
of
Jehoshaphat,
who
sought
the
LORD
with
all
his
heart.
And
the
house
of
Ahaziah
had
no
power
to
hold
the
kingdom.
Now
when
Athaliah
the
mother
of
Ahaziah
saw
that
her
son
was
dead,
she
arose
and
destroyed
all
the
seed
royal
of
the
house
of
Judah.
But
Jehoshabeath,
the
daughter
of
the
king,
took
Joash
the
son
of
Ahaziah,
and
stole
him
away
from
among
the
king’s
sons
that
were
slain,
and
put
him
and
his
nurse
in
the
bedchamber.
So
Jehoshabeath,
the
daughter
of
king
Jehoram,
the
wife
of
Jehoiada
the
priest, (for
she
was
the
sister
of
Ahaziah,)
hid
him
from
Athaliah,
so
that
she
slew
him
not.
And
he
was
with
them
hid
in
the
house
of
God
six
years:
and
Athaliah
reigned
over
the
land.
And
in
the
seventh
year
Jehoiada
strengthened
himself,
and
took
the
captains
of
hundreds,
Azariah
the
son
of
Jeroham,
and
Ishmael
the
son
of
Jehohanan,
and
Azariah
the
son
of
Obed,
and
Maaseiah
the
son
of
Adaiah,
and
Elishaphat
the
son
of
Zichri,
into
covenant
with
him.
And
they
went
about
in
Judah,
and
gathered
the
Levites
out
of
all
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
Israel,
and
they
came
to
Jerusalem.
And
all
the
congregation
made
a
covenant
with
the
king
in
the
house
of
God.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Behold,
the
king’s
son
shall
reign,
as
the
LORD
hath
spoken
concerning
the
sons
of
David.
This
is
the
thing
that
ye
shall
do:
a
third
part
of
you,
that
come
in
on
the
sabbath,
of
the
priests
and
of
the
Levites,
shall
be
porters
of
the
doors;
and
a
third
part
shall
be
at
the
king’s
house;
and
a
third
part
at
the
gate
of
the
foundation:
and
all
the
people
shall
be
in
the
courts
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
But
let
none
come
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
save
the
priests,
and
they
that
minister
of
the
Levites;
they
shall
come
in,
for
they
are
holy:
but
all
the
people
shall
keep
the
watch
of
the
LORD.
And
the
Levites
shall
compass
the
king
round
about,
every
man
with
his
weapons
in
his
hand;
and
whosoever
cometh
into
the
house,
let
him
be
slain:
and
be
ye
with
the
king
when
he
cometh
in,
and
when
he
goeth
out.
So
the
Levites
and
all
Judah
did
according
to
all
that
Jehoiada
the
priest
commanded:
and
they
took
every
man
his
men,
those
that
were
to
come
in
on
the
sabbath,
with
those
that
were
to
go
out
on
the
sabbath;
for
Jehoiada
the
priest
dismissed
not
the
courses.
And
Jehoiada
the
priest
delivered
to
the
captains
of
hundreds
the
spears,
and
bucklers,
and
shields,
that
had
been
king
David’s,
which
were
in
the
house
of
God.
And
he
set
all
the
people,
every
man
with
his
weapon
in
his
hand,
from
the
right
side
of
the
house
to
the
left
side
of
the
house,
along
by
the
altar
and
the
house,
by
the
king
round
about.
Then
they
brought
out
the
king’s
son,
and
put
the
crown
upon
him,
and
gave
him
the
testimony,
and
made
him
king:
and
Jehoiada
and
his
sons
anointed
him;
and
they
said,
God
save
the
king.
And
when
Athaliah
heard
the
noise
of
the
people
running
and
praising
the
king,
she
came
to
the
people
into
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
she
looked,
and,
behold,
the
king
stood
by
his
pillar
at
the
entrance,
and
the
captains
and
the
trumpets
by
the
king;
and
all
the
people
of
the
land
rejoiced,
and
blew
with
trumpets;
the
singers
also
played
on
instruments
of
music,
and
led
the
singing
of
praise.
Then
Athaliah
rent
her
clothes,
and
said,
Treason,
treason.
And
Jehoiada
the
priest
brought
out
the
captains
of
hundreds
that
were
set
over
the
host,
and
said
unto
them,
Have
her
forth
between
the
ranks;
and
whoso
followeth
her,
let
him
be
slain
with
the
sword:
for
the
priest
said,
Slay
her
not
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
So
they
made
way
for
her;
and
she
went
to
the
entry
of
the
horse
gate
to
the
king’s
house:
and
they
slew
her
there.
And
Jehoiada
made
a
covenant
between
himself,
and
all
the
people,
and
the
king,
that
they
should
be
the
LORD’S
people.
And
all
the
people
went
to
the
house
of
Baal,
and
brake
it
down,
and
brake
his
altars
and
his
images
in
pieces,
and
slew
Mattan
the
priest
of
Baal
before
the
altars.
And
Jehoiada
appointed
the
offices
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
under
the
hand
of
the
priests
the
Levites,
whom
David
had
distributed
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
to
offer
the
burnt
offerings
of
the
LORD,
as
it
is
written
in
the
law
of
Moses,
with
rejoicing
and
with
singing,
according
to
the
order
of
David.
And
he
set
the
porters
at
the
gates
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
that
none
which
was
unclean
in
any
thing
should
enter
in.
And
he
took
the
captains
of
hundreds,
and
the
nobles,
and
the
governors
of
the
people,
and
all
the
people
of
the
land,
and
brought
down
the
king
from
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
they
came
through
the
upper
gate
unto
the
king’s
house,
and
set
the
king
upon
the
throne
of
the
kingdom.
So
all
the
people
of
the
land
rejoiced,
and
the
city
was
quiet:
and
they
slew
Athaliah
with
the
sword.
Joash
was
seven
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
forty
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Zibiah
of
Beer-sheba.
And
Joash
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD
all
the
days
of
Jehoiada
the
priest.
And
Jehoiada
took
for
him
two
wives;
and
he
begat
sons
and
daughters.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
this,
that
Joash
was
minded
to
restore
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
he
gathered
together
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
and
said
to
them,
Go
out
unto
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
gather
of
all
Israel
money
to
repair
the
house
of
your
God
from
year
to
year,
and
see
that
ye
hasten
the
matter.
Howbeit
the
Levites
hastened
it
not.
And
the
king
called
for
Jehoiada
the
chief,
and
said
unto
him,
Why
hast
thou
not
required
of
the
Levites
to
bring
in
out
of
Judah
and
out
of
Jerusalem
the
tax
of
Moses
the
servant
of
the
LORD,
and
of
the
congregation
of
Israel,
for
the
tent
of
the
testimony?
For
the
sons
of
Athaliah,
that
wicked
woman,
had
broken
up
the
house
of
God;
and
also
all
the
dedicated
things
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
did
they
bestow
upon
the
Baalim.
So
the
king
commanded,
and
they
made
a
chest,
and
set
it
without
at
the
gate
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
they
made
a
proclamation
through
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
to
bring
in
for
the
LORD
the
tax
that
Moses
the
servant
of
God
laid
upon
Israel
in
the
wilderness.
And
all
the
princes
and
all
the
people
rejoiced,
and
brought
in,
and
cast
into
the
chest,
until
they
had
made
an
end.
And
it
was
so,
that
at
what
time
the
chest
was
brought
unto
the
king’s
office
by
the
hand
of
the
Levites,
and
when
they
saw
that
there
was
much
money,
the
king’s
scribe
and
the
chief
priest’s
officer
came
and
emptied
the
chest,
and
took
it,
and
carried
it
to
its
place
again.
Thus
they
did
day
by
day,
and
gathered
money
in
abundance.
And
the
king
and
Jehoiada
gave
it
to
such
as
did
the
work
of
the
service
of
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
they
hired
masons
and
carpenters
to
restore
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
also
such
as
wrought
iron
and
brass
to
repair
the
house
of
the
LORD.
So
the
workmen
wrought,
and
the
work
was
perfected
by
them,
and
they
set
up
the
house
of
God
in
its
state,
and
strengthened
it.
And
when
they
had
made
an
end,
they
brought
the
rest
of
the
money
before
the
king
and
Jehoiada,
whereof
were
made
vessels
for
the
house
of
the
LORD,
even
vessels
to
minister,
and
to
offer
withal,
and
spoons,
and
vessels
of
gold
and
silver.
And
they
offered
burnt
offerings
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
continually
all
the
days
of
Jehoiada.
But
Jehoiada
waxed
old
and
was
full
of
days,
and
he
died;
an
hundred
and
thirty
years
old
was
he
when
he
died.
And
they
buried
him
in
the
city
of
David
among
the
kings,
because
he
had
done
good
in
Israel,
and
toward
God
and
his
house.
Now
after
the
death
of
Jehoiada
came
the
princes
of
Judah,
and
made
obeisance
to
the
king.
Then
the
king
hearkened
unto
them.
And
they
forsook
the
house
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
and
served
the
Asherim
and
the
idols:
and
wrath
came
upon
Judah
and
Jerusalem
for
this
their
guiltiness.
Yet
he
sent
prophets
to
them,
to
bring
them
again
unto
the
LORD;
and
they
testified
against
them:
but
they
would
not
give
ear.
And
the
spirit
of
God
came
upon
Zechariah
the
son
of
Jehoiada
the
priest;
and
he
stood
above
the
people,
and
said
unto
them,
Thus
saith
God,
Why
transgress
ye
the
commandments
of
the
LORD,
that
ye
cannot
prosper?
because
ye
have
forsaken
the
LORD,
he
hath
also
forsaken
you.
And
they
conspired
against
him,
and
stoned
him
with
stones
at
the
commandment
of
the
king
in
the
court
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Thus
Joash
the
king
remembered
not
the
kindness
which
Jehoiada
his
father
had
done
to
him,
but
slew
his
son.
And
when
he
died,
he
said,
The
LORD
look
upon
it,
and
require
it.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
the
year,
that
the
army
of
the
Syrians
came
up
against
him:
and
they
came
to
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
and
destroyed
all
the
princes
of
the
people
from
among
the
people,
and
sent
all
the
spoil
of
them
unto
the
king
of
Damascus.
For
the
army
of
the
Syrians
came
with
a
small
company
of
men;
and
the
LORD
delivered
a
very
great
host
into
their
hand,
because
they
had
forsaken
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers.
So
they
executed
judgment
upon
Joash.
And
when
they
were
departed
from
him, (for
they
left
him
in
great
diseases,)
his
own
servants
conspired
against
him
for
the
blood
of
the
sons
of
Jehoiada
the
priest,
and
slew
him
on
his
bed,
and
he
died:
and
they
buried
him
in
the
city
of
David,
but
they
buried
him
not
in
the
sepulchres
of
the
kings.
And
these
are
they
that
conspired
against
him;
Zabad
the
son
of
Shimeath
the
Ammonitess,
and
Jehozabad
the
son
of
Shimrith
the
Moabitess.
Now
concerning
his
sons,
and
the
greatness
of
the
burdens
laid
upon
him,
and
the
rebuilding
of
the
house
of
God,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the commentary
of
the
book
of
the
kings.
And
Amaziah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Amaziah
was
twenty
and
five
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
twenty
and
nine
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Jehoaddan
of
Jerusalem.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
but
not
with
a
perfect
heart.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
kingdom
was
established
unto
him,
that
he
slew
his
servants
which
had
killed
the
king
his
father.
But
he
put
not
their
children
to
death,
but
did
according
to
that
which
is
written
in
the
law
in
the
book
of
Moses,
as
the
LORD
commanded,
saying,
The
fathers
shall
not
die
for
the
children,
neither
shall
the
children
die
for
the
fathers;
but
every
man
shall
die
for
his
own
sin.
Moreover
Amaziah
gathered
Judah
together,
and
ordered
them
according
to
their
fathers’
houses,
under
captains
of
thousands
and
captains
of
hundreds,
even
all
Judah
and
Benjamin:
and
he
numbered
them
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
and
found
them
three
hundred
thousand
chosen
men,
able
to
go
forth
to
war,
that
could
handle
spear
and
shield.
He
hired
also
an
hundred
thousand
mighty
men
of
valour
out
of
Israel
for
an
hundred
talents
of
silver.
But
there
came
a
man
of
God
to
him,
saying,
O
king,
let
not
the
army
of
Israel
go
with
thee;
for
the
LORD
is
not
with
Israel,
to
wit,
with
all
the
children
of
Ephraim.
But
if
thou
wilt
go,
do
valiantly,
be
strong
for
the
battle:
God
shall
cast
thee
down
before
the
enemy;
for
God
hath
power
to
help,
and
to
cast
down.
And
Amaziah
said
to
the
man
of
God,
But
what
shall
we
do
for
the
hundred
talents
which
I
have
given
to
the
army
of
Israel?
And
the
man
of
God
answered,
The
LORD
is
able
to
give
thee
much
more
than
this.
Then
Amaziah
separated
them,
to
wit,
the
army
that
was
come
to
him
out
of
Ephraim,
to
go
home
again:
wherefore
their
anger
was
greatly
kindled
against
Judah,
and
they
returned
home
in
fierce
anger.
And
Amaziah
took
courage,
and
led
forth
his
people,
and
went
to
the
Valley
of
Salt,
and
smote
of
the
children
of
Seir
ten
thousand.
And
other
ten
thousand
did
the
children
of
Judah
carry
away
alive,
and
brought
them
unto
the
top
of
the
rock,
and
cast
them
down
from
the
top
of
the
rock,
that
they
all
were
broken
in
pieces.
But
the
men
of
the
army
which
Amaziah
sent
back,
that
they
should
not
go
with
him
to
battle,
fell
upon
the
cities
of
Judah,
from
Samaria
even
unto
Beth-horon,
and
smote
of
them
three
thousand,
and
took
much
spoil.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
after
that
Amaziah
was
come
from
the
slaughter
of
the
Edomites,
that
he
brought
the
gods
of
the
children
of
Seir,
and
set
them
up
to
be
his
gods,
and
bowed
down
himself
before
them,
and
burned
incense
unto
them.
Wherefore
the
anger
of
the
LORD
was
kindled
against
Amaziah,
and
he
sent
unto
him
a
prophet,
which
said
unto
him,
Why
hast
thou
sought
after
the
gods
of
the
people,
which
have
not
delivered
their
own
people
out
of
thine
hand?
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
talked
with
him,
that
the
king
said
unto
him,
Have
we
made
thee
of
the
king’s
counsel?
forbear;
why shouldest
thou
be
smitten?
Then
the
prophet
forbare,
and
said,
I
know
that
God
hath
determined
to
destroy
thee,
because
thou
hast
done
this,
and
hast
not
hearkened
unto
my
counsel.
Then
Amaziah
king
of
Judah
took
advice,
and
sent
to
Joash,
the
son
of
Jehoahaz
the
son
of
Jehu,
king
of
Israel,
saying,
Come,
let
us
look
one
another
in
the
face.
And
Joash
king
of
Israel
sent
to
Amaziah
king
of
Judah,
saying,
The
thistle
that
was
in
Lebanon
sent
to
the
cedar
that
was
in
Lebanon,
saying,
Give
thy
daughter
to
my
son
to
wife:
and
there
passed
by
a
wild
beast
that
was
in
Lebanon;
and
trode
down
the
thistle.
Thou
sayest,
Lo,
thou
hast
smitten
Edom;
and
thine
heart
lifteth
thee
up
to
boast:
abide
now
at
home;
why shouldest
thou
meddle
to
thy
hurt,
that
thou shouldest
fall,
even
thou,
and
Judah
with
thee?
But
Amaziah
would
not
hear;
for
it
was
of
God,
that
he
might
deliver
them
into
the
hand
of
their
enemies,
because
they
had
sought
after
the
gods
of
Edom.
So
Joash
king
of
Israel
went
up;
and
he
and
Amaziah
king
of
Judah
looked
one
another
in
the
face
at
Beth-shemesh,
which belongeth
to
Judah.
And
Judah
was
put
to
the
worse
before
Israel;
and
they
fled
every
man
to
his
tent.
And
Joash
king
of
Israel
took
Amaziah
king
of
Judah,
the
son
of
Joash
the
son
of
Jehoahaz,
at
Beth-shemesh,
and
brought
him
to
Jerusalem,
and
brake
down
the
wall
of
Jerusalem
from
the
gate
of
Ephraim
unto
the
corner
gate,
four
hundred
cubits.
And
he
took
all
the
go1d
and
silver,
and
all
the
vessels
that
were
found
in
the
house
of
God
with
Obed-edom,
and
the
treasures
of
the
king’s
house,
the
hostages
also,
and
returned
to
Samaria.
And
Amaziah
the
son
of
Joash
king
of
Judah
lived
after
the
death
of
Joash
son
of
Jehoahaz
king
of
Israel
fifteen
years.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Amaziah,
first
and
last,
behold,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Judah
and
Israel?
Now
from
the
time
that
Amaziah
did
turn
away
from
following
the
LORD
they
made
a
conspiracy
against
him
in
Jerusalem;
and
he
fled
to
Lachish:
but
they
sent
after
him
to
Lachish,
and
slew
him
there.
And
they
brought
him
upon
horses,
and
buried
him
with
his
fathers
in
the
city
of
Judah.
And
all
the
people
of
Judah
took
Uzziah,
who
was
sixteen
years
old,
and
made
him
king
in
the
room
of
his
father
Amaziah.
He
built
Eloth,
and
restored
it
to
Judah,
after
that
the
king
slept
with
his
fathers.
Sixteen
years
old
was
Uzziah
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
fifty
and
two
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Jechiliah
of
Jerusalem.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
his
father
Amaziah
had
done.
And
he
set
himself
to
seek
God
in
the
days
of
Zechariah,
who
had
understanding
in
the
vision
of
God:
and
as
long
as
he
sought
the
LORD,
God
made
him
to
prosper.
And
he
went
forth
and
warred
against
the
Philistines,
and
brake
down
the
wall
of
Gath,
and
the
wall
of
Jabneh,
and
the
wall
of
Ashdod;
and
he
built
cities
in
the
country
of
Ashdod,
and
among
the
Philistines.
And
God
helped
him
against
the
Philistines,
and
against
the
Arabians
that
dwelt
in
Gur-baal,
and
the
Meunim.
And
the
Ammonites
gave
gifts
to
Uzziah:
and
his
name
spread
abroad
even
to
the
entering
in
of
Egypt;
for
he
waxed
exceeding
strong.
Moreover
Uzziah
built
towers
in
Jerusalem
at
the
corner
gate,
and
at
the
valley
gate,
and
at
the
turning
of
the
wall,
and
fortified
them.
And
he
built
towers
in
the
wilderness,
and
hewed
out
many
cisterns,
for
he
had
much
cattle;
in
the
lowland
also,
and
in
the
plain:
and
he
had
husbandmen
and
vinedressers
in
the
mountains
and
in
the
fruitful
fields;
for
he
loved
husbandry.
Moreover
Uzziah
had
an
army
of
fighting
men,
that
went
out
to
war
by
bands,
according
to
the
number
of
their
reckoning,
made
by
Jeiel
the
scribe
and
Maaseiah
the
officer,
under
the
hand
of
Hananiah,
one
of
the
king’s
captains.
The
whole
number
of
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses,
even
the
mighty
men
of
valour,
was
two
thousand
and
six
hundred.
And
under
their
hand
was
a
trained
army,
three
hundred
thousand
and
seven
thousand
and
five
hundred,
that
made
war
with
mighty
power,
to
help
the
king
against
the
enemy.
And
Uzziah
prepared
for
them,
even
for
all
the
host,
shields,
and
spears,
and
helmets,
and
coats
of
mail,
and
bows,
and
stones
for
slinging.
And
he
made
in
Jerusalem
engines,
invented
by
cunning
men,
to
be
on
the
towers
and
upon
the
battlements,
to
shoot
arrows
and
great
stones
withal.
And
his
name
spread
far
abroad;
for
he
was
marvelously
helped,
till
he
was
strong.
But
when
he
was
strong,
his
heart
was
lifted
up
so
that
he
did
corruptly,
and
he
trespassed
against
the
LORD
his
God;
for
he
went
into
the
temple
of
the
LORD
to
burn
incense
upon
the
altar
of
incense.
And
Azariah
the
priest
went
in
after
him,
and
with
him
fourscore
priests
of
the
LORD,
that
were
valiant
men:
and
they
withstood
Uzziah
the
king,
and
said
unto
him,
It
pertaineth
not
unto
thee,
Uzziah,
to
burn
incense
unto
the
LORD,
but
to
the
priests
the
sons
of
Aaron,
that
are
consecrated
to
burn
incense:
go
out
of
the
sanctuary;
for
thou
hast
trespassed;
neither
shall
it
be
for
thine
honour
from
the
LORD
God.
Then
Uzziah
was
wroth;
and
he
had
a
censer
in
his
hand
to
burn
incense;
and
while
he
was
wroth
with
the
priests,
the
leprosy
brake
forth
in
his
forehead
before
the
priests
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
beside
the
altar
of
incense.
And
Azariah
the
chief
priest,
and
all
the
priests,
looked
upon
him,
and,
behold,
he
was
leprous
in
his
forehead,
and
they
thrust
him
out
quickly
from
thence;
yea,
himself
hasted
also
to
go
out,
because
the
LORD
had
smitten
him.
And
Uzziah
the
king
was
a
leper
unto
the
day
of
his
death,
and
dwelt
in
a
several
house,
being
a
leper;
for
he
was
cut
off
from
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
Jotham
his
son
was
over
the
king’s
house,
judging
the
people
of
the
land.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Uzziah,
first
and
last,
did
Isaiah
the
prophet,
the
son
of
Amoz,
write.
So
Uzziah
slept
with
his
fathers;
and
they
buried
him
with
his
fathers
in
the
field
of
burial
which
belonged
to
the
kings;
for
they
said,
He
is
a
leper:
and
Jotham
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Jotham
was
twenty
and
five
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
sixteen
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Jerushah
the
daughter
of
Zadok.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
his
father
Uzziah
had
done:
howbeit
he
entered
not
into
the
temple
of
the
LORD.
And
the
people
did
yet
corruptly.
He
built
the
upper
gate
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
on
the
wall
of
Ophel
he
built
much.
Moreover
he
built
cities
in
the
hill
country
of
Judah,
and
in
the
forests
he
built
castles
and
towers.
He
fought
also
with
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
prevailed
against
them.
And
the
children
of
Ammon
gave
him
the
same
year
an
hundred
talents
of
silver,
and
ten
thousand
measures
of
wheat,
and
ten
thousand
of
barley.
So
much
did
the
children
of
Ammon
render
unto
him,
in
the
second
year
also,
and
in
the
third.
So
Jotham
became
mighty,
because
he
ordered
his
ways
before
the
LORD
his
God.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jotham,
and
all
his
wars,
and
his
ways,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Israel
and
Judah.
He
was
five
and
twenty
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign,
and
reigned
sixteen
years
in
Jerusalem.
And
Jotham
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
they
buried
him
in
the
city
of
David:
and
Ahaz
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Ahaz
was
twenty
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
sixteen
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
he
did
not
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
like
David
his
father:
but
he
walked
in
the
ways
of
the
kings
of
Israel,
and
made
also
molten
images
for
the
Baalim.
Moreover
he
burnt
incense
in
the
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom,
and
burnt
his
children
in
the
fire,
according
to
the
abominations
of
the
heathen,
whom
the
LORD
cast
out
before
the
children
of
Israel.
And
he
sacrificed
and
burnt
incense
in
the
high
places,
and
on
the
hills,
and
under
every
green
tree.
Wherefore
the
LORD
his
God
delivered
him
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Syria;
and
they
smote
him,
and
carried
away
of
his
a
great
multitude
of
captives,
and
brought
them
to
Damascus.
And
he
was
also
delivered
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Israel,
who
smote
him
with
a
great
slaughter.
For
Pekah
the
son
of
Remaliah
slew
in
Judah
an
hundred
and
twenty
thousand
in
one
day,
all
of
them
valiant
men;
because
they
had
forsaken
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers.
And
Zichri,
a
mighty
man
of
Ephraim,
slew
Maaseiah
the
king’s
son,
and
Azrikam
the
ruler
of
the
house,
and
Elkanah
that
was
next
to
the
king.
And
the
children
of
Israel
carried
away
captive
of
their
brethren
two
hundred
thousand,
women,
sons,
and
daughters,
and
took
also
away
much
spoil
from
them,
and
brought
the
spoil
to
Samaria.
But
a
prophet
of
the
LORD
was
there,
whose
name
was
Oded:
and
he
went
out
to
meet
the
host
that
came
to
Samaria,
and
said
unto
them,
Behold,
because
the
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers,
was
wroth
with
Judah,
he
hath
delivered
them
into
your
hand,
and
ye
have
slain
them
in
a
rage
which
hath
reached
up
unto
heaven.
And
now
ye
purpose
to
keep
under
the
children
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem
for
bondmen
and
bondwomen
unto
you:
but
are
there
not
even
with
you
trespasses
of
your
own
against
the
LORD
your
God?
Now
hear
me
therefore,
and
send
back
the
captives,
which
ye
have
taken
captive
of
your
brethren:
for
the
fierce
wrath
of
the
LORD
is
upon
you.
Then
certain
of
the
heads
of
the
children
of
Ephraim,
Azariah
the
son
Johanan,
Berechiah
the
son
of
Meshillemoth,
and
Jehizkiah
the
son
of
Shallum,
and
Amasa
the
son
of
Hadlai,
stood
up
against
them
that
came
from
the
war,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
shall
not
bring
in
the
captives
hither:
for
ye
purpose
that
which
will
bring
upon
us
a
trespass
against
the
LORD,
to
add
unto
our
sins
and
to
our
trespass:
for
our
trespass
is
great,
and
there
is
fierce
wrath
against
Israel.
So
the
armed
men
left
the
captives
and
the
spoil
before
the
princes
and
all
the
congregation.
And
the
men
which
have
been
expressed
by
name
rose
up,
and
took
the
captives,
and
with
the
spoil
clothed
all
that
were
naked
among
them,
and
arrayed
them,
and
shod
them,
and
gave
them
to
eat
and
to
drink,
and
anointed
them,
and
carried
all
the
feeble
of
them
upon
asses,
and
brought
them
to
Jericho,
the
city
of
palm
trees,
unto
their
brethren:
then
they
returned
to
Samaria.
At
that
time
did
king
Ahaz
send
unto
the
kings
of
Assyria
to
help
him.
For
again
the
Edomites
had
come
and
smitten
Judah,
and
carried
away
captives.
The
Philistines
also
had
invaded
the
cities
of
the
lowland,
and
of
the
South
of
Judah,
and
had
taken
Beth-shemesh,
and
Aijalon,
and
Gederoth,
and
Soco
with
the
towns
thereof,
and
Timnah
with
the
towns
thereof,
Gimzo
also
and
the
towns
thereof:
and
they
dwelt
there.
For
the
LORD
brought
Judah
low
because
of
Ahaz
king
of
Israel;
for
he
had
dealt wantonly
in
Judah,
and
trespassed
sore
against
the
LORD.
And
Tilgath-pilneser
king
of
Assyria
came
unto
him,
and
distressed
him,
but
strengthened
him
not.
For
Ahaz
took
away
a
portion
out
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
out
of
the
house
of
the
king
and
of
the
princes,
and
gave
it
unto
the
king
of
Assyria:
but
it
helped
him
not.
And
in
the
time
of
his
distress
did
he
trespass
yet
more
against
the
LORD,
this
same
king
Ahaz.
For
he
sacrificed
unto
the
gods
of
Damascus,
which
smote
him:
and
he
said,
Because
the
gods
of
the
kings
of
Syria
help
them,
therefore
will
I
sacrifice
to
them,
that
they
may
help
me.
But
they
were
the
ruin
of
him,
and
of
all
Israel.
And
Ahaz
gathered
together
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
God,
and
cut
in
pieces
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
God,
and
shut
up
the
doors
of
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
he
made
him
altars
in
every
corner
of
Jerusalem.
And
in
every
several
city
of
Judah
he
made
high
places
to
burn
incense
unto
other
gods,
and
provoked
to
anger
the
LORD,
the
God
of
his
fathers.
Now
the
rest
of
his
acts,
and
all
his
ways,
first
and
last,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Judah
and
Israel.
And
Ahaz
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
they
buried
him
in
the
city,
even
in
Jerusalem;
for
they
brought
him
not
into
the
sepulchres
of
the
kings
of
Israel:
and
Hezekiah
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Hezekiah
began
to
reign
when
he
was
five
and
twenty
years
old;
and
he
reigned
nine
and
twenty
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Abijah
the
daughter
of
Zechariah.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
David
his
father
had
done.
He
in
the
first
year
of
his
reign,
in
the
first
month,
opened
the
door
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
repaired
them.
And
he
brought
in
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
and
gathered
them
together
into
the
broad
place
on
the
east,
and
said
unto
them,
Hear
me,
ye
Levites;
now
sanctify
yourselves,
and
sanctify
the
house
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers,
and
carry
forth
the
filthiness
out
of
the
holy
place.
For
our
fathers
have
trespassed,
and
done
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD
our
God,
and
have
forsaken
him,
and
have
turned
away
their
faces
from
the
habitation
of
the
LORD,
and
turned
their
backs.
Also
they
have
shut
up
the
doors
of
the
porch,
and
put
out
the
lamps,
and
have
not
burned
incense
nor
offered
burnt
offerings
in
the
holy
place
unto
the
God
of
Israel.
Wherefore
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
was
upon
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
and
he
hath
delivered
them
to
be
tossed
to
and
fro,
to
be
an
astonishment,
and
an
hissing,
as
ye
see
with
your
eyes.
For,
lo,
our
fathers
have
fallen
by
the
sword,
and
our
sons
and
our
daughters
and
our
wives
are
in
captivity
for
this.
Now
it
is
in
mine
heart
to
make
a
covenant
with
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
that
his
fierce
anger
may
turn
away
from
us.
My
sons,
be
not
now
negligent:
for
the
LORD
hath
chosen
you
to
stand
before
him,
to
minister
unto
him,
and
that
ye
should
be
his
ministers,
and
burn
incense.
Then
the
Levites
arose,
Mahath
the
son
of
Amasai,
and
Joel
the
son
of
Azariah,
of
the
sons
of
the
Kohathites:
and
of
the
sons
of
Merari,
Kish
the
son
of
Abdi,
and
Azariah
the
son
of
Jehallelel:
and
of
the
Gershonites,
Joah
the
son
of
Zimmah,
and
Eden
the
son
of
Joah:
and
of
the
sons
of
Elizaphan,
Shimri
and
Jeuel:
and
of
the
sons
of
Asaph,
Zechariah
and
Mattaniah:
and
of
the
sons
of
Heman, Jehuel
and
Shimei:
and
of
the
sons
of
Jeduthun,
Shemaiah
and
Uzziel.
And
they
gathered
their
brethren,
and
sanctified
themselves,
and
went
in,
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
king
by
the
words
of
the
LORD,
to
cleanse
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
priests
went
in
unto
the
inner
part
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
to
cleanse
it,
and
brought
out
all
the
uncleanness
that
they
found
in
the
temple
of
the
LORD
into
the
court
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
Levites
took
it,
to
carry
it
out
abroad
to
the
brook
Kidron.
Now
they
began
on
the
first
day
of
the
first
month
to
sanctify,
and
on
the
eighth
day
of
the
month
came
they
to
the
porch
of
the
LORD;
and
they
sanctified
the
house
of
the
LORD
in
eight
days:
and
on
the
sixteenth
day
of
the
first
month
they
made
an
end.
Then
they
went
in
to
Hezekiah
the
king
within
the
palace,
and
said,
We
have
cleansed
all
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
altar
of
burnt
offering,
with
all
the
vessels
thereof,
and
the
table
of
shewbread,
with
all
the
vessels
thereof.
Moreover
all
the
vessels,
which
king
Ahaz
in
his
reign
did
cast
away
when
he
trespassed,
have
we
prepared
and
sanctified;
and,
behold,
they
are
before
the
altar
of
the
LORD.
Then
Hezekiah
the
king
arose
early,
and
gathered
the
princes
of
the
city,
and
went
up
to
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
they
brought
seven
bullocks;
and
seven
rams,
and
seven
lambs,
and
seven he-goats,
for
a
sin
offering
for
the
kingdom
and
for
the
sanctuary
and
for
Judah.
And
he
commanded
the
priests
the
sons
of
Aaron
to
offer
them
on
the
altar
of
the
LORD.
So
they
killed
the
bullocks,
and
the
priests
received
the
blood,
and
sprinkled
it
on
the
altar:
and
they
killed
the
rams,
and
sprinkled
the
blood
upon
the
altar:
they
killed
also
the
lambs,
and
sprinkled
the
blood
upon
the
altar.
And
they
brought
near
the he-goats
for
the
sin
offering
before
the
king
and
the
congregation;
and
they
laid
their
hands
upon
them:
and
the
priests
killed
them,
and
they
made
a
sin
offering
with
their
blood
upon
the
altar,
to
make
atonement
for
all
Israel:
for
the
king
commanded
that
the
burnt
offering
and
the
sin
offering
should
be
made
for
all
Israel.
And
he
set
the
Levites
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
with
cymbals
with
psalteries,
and
with
harps,
according
to
the
commandment
of
David,
and
of
Gad
the
king’s
seer,
and
Nathan
the
prophet:
for
the
commandment
was
of
the
LORD
by
his
prophets.
And
the
Levites
stood
with
the
instruments
of
David,
and
the
priests
with
the
trumpets.
And
Hezekiah
commanded
to
offer
the
burnt
offering
upon
the
altar,
And
when
the
burnt
offering
began,
the
song
of
the
LORD
began
also,
and
the
trumpets,
together
with
the
instruments
of
David
king
of
Israel.
And
all
the
congregation
worshipped,
and
the
singers
sang,
and
the
trumpeters
sounded;
all
this
continued
until
the
burnt
offering
was
finished.
And
when
they
had
made
an
end
of
offering,
the
king
and
all
that
were
present
with
him
bowed
themselves
and
worshipped.
Moreover
Hezekiah
the
king
and
the
princes
commanded
the
Levites
to
sing
praises
unto
the
LORD
with
the
words
of
David,
and
of
Asaph
the
seer.
And
they
sang
praises
with
gladness,
and
they
bowed
their
heads
and
worshipped.
Then
Hezekiah
answered
and
said,
Now
ye
have
consecrated
yourselves
unto
the
LORD,
come
near
and
bring
sacrifices
and
thank
offerings
into
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
congregation
brought
in
sacrifices
and
thank
offerings;
and
as
many
as
were
of
a
willing
heart
brought
burnt
offerings.
And
the
number
of
the
burnt
offerings,
which
the
congregation
brought,
was
threescore
and
ten
bullocks,
an
hundred
rams,
and
two
hundred
lambs:
all
these
were
for
a
burnt
offering
to
the
LORD.
And
the
consecrated
things
were
six
hundred
oxen
and
three
thousand
sheep.
But
the
priests
were
too
few,
so
that
they
could
not
flay
all
the
burnt
offerings:
wherefore
their
brethren
the
Levites
did
help
them,
till
the
work
was
ended,
and
until
the
priests
had
sanctified
themselves:
for
the
Levites
were
more
upright
in
heart
to
sanctify
themselves
than
the
priests.
And
also
the
burnt
offerings
were
in
abundance,
with
the
fat
of
the
peace
offerings,
and
with
the
drink
offerings
for
every
burnt
offering.
So
the
service
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
was
set
in
order.
And
Hezekiah
rejoiced,
and
all
the
people,
because
of
that
which
God
had
prepared
for
the
people:
for
the
thing
was
done
suddenly.
And
Hezekiah
sent
to
all
Israel
and
Judah,
and
wrote
letters
also
to
Ephraim
and
Manasseh,
that
they
should
come
to
the
house
of
the
LORD
at
Jerusalem,
to
keep
the
passover
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
For
the
king
had
taken
counsel,
and
his
princes,
and
all
the
congregation
in
Jerusalem,
to
keep
the
passover
in
the
second
month.
For
they
could
not
keep
it
at
that
time,
because
the
priests
had
not
sanctified
themselves
in
sufficient
number,
neither
had
the
people
gathered
themselves
together
to
Jerusalem.
And
the
thing
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
king
and
of
all
the
congregation.
So
they
established
a
decree
to
make
proclamation
throughout
all
Israel,
from
Beer-sheba
even
to
Dan,
that
they
should
come
to
keep
the
passover
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
at
Jerusalem:
for
they
had
not
kept
it
in
great
numbers
in
such
sort
as
it
is
written.
So
the
posts
went
with
the
letters
from
the
king
and
his
princes
throughout
all
Israel
and
Judah,
and
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
king,
saying,
Ye
children
of
Israel,
turn
again
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Abraham,
Isaac,
and
Israel,
that
he
may
return
to
the
remnant
that
are
escaped
of
you
out
of
the
hand
of
the
kings
of
Assyria.
And
be
not
ye
like
your
fathers,
and
like
your
brethren,
which
trespassed
against
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
so
that
he
gave
them
up
to
desolation,
as
ye
see.
Now
be
ye
not
stiffnecked,
as
your
fathers
were;
but
yield
yourselves
unto
the
LORD,
and
enter
into
his
sanctuary,
which
he
hath
sanctified
for
ever,
and
serve
the
LORD
your
God,
that
his
fierce
anger
may
turn
away
from
you.
For
if
ye
turn
again
unto
the
LORD,
your
brethren
and
your
children
shall
find
compassion
before
them
that
led
them
captive,
and
shall
come
again
into
this
land:
for
the
LORD
your
God
is
gracious
and
merciful,
and
will
not
turn
away
his
face
from
you,
if
ye
return
unto
him.
So
the
posts
passed
from
city
to
city
through
the
country
of
Ephraim
and
Manasseh,
even
unto
Zebulun:
but
they
laughed
them
to
scorn,
and
mocked
them.
Nevertheless
divers
of
Asher
and
Manasseh
and
of
Zebulun
humbled
themselves,
and
came
to
Jerusalem.
Also
in
Judah
was
the
hand
of
God
to
give
them
one
heart,
to
do
the
commandment
of
the
king
and
of
the
princes
by
the
word
of
the
LORD.
And
there
assembled
at
Jerusalem
much
people
to
keep
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread
in
the
second
month,
a
very
great
congregation.
And
they
arose
and
took
away
the
altars
that
were
in
Jerusalem,
and
all
the
altars
for
incense
took
they
away,
and
cast
them
into
the
brook
Kidron.
Then
they
killed
the
passover
on
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
second
month:
and
the
priests
and
the
Levites
were
ashamed,
and
sanctified
themselves,
and
brought
burnt
offerings
into
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
they
stood
in
their
place
after
their
order,
according
to
the
law
of
Moses
the
man
of
God:
the
priests
sprinkled
the
blood,
which
they
received
of
the
hand
of
the
Levites.
For
there
were
many
in
the
congregation
that
had
not
sanctified
themselves:
therefore
the
Levites
had
the
charge
of
killing
the
passovers
for
every
one
that
was
not
clean,
to
sanctify
them
unto
the
LORD.
For
a
multitude
of
the
people,
even
many
of
Ephraim
and
Manasseh,
Issachar
and
Zebulun,
had
not
cleansed
themselves,
yet
did
they
eat
the
passover
otherwise
than
it
is
written.
For
Hezekiah
had
prayed
for
them,
saying,
The
good
LORD
pardon
every
one
that
setteth
his
heart
to
seek
God,
the
LORD,
the
God
of
his
fathers,
though
he
be
not
cleansed
according
to
the
purification
of
the
sanctuary.
And
the
LORD
hearkened
to
Hezekiah,
and
healed
the
people.
And
the
children
of
Israel
that
were
present
at
Jerusalem
kept
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread
seven
days
with
great
gladness:
and
the
Levites
and
the
priests
praised
the
LORD
day
by
day,
singing
with
loud
instruments
unto
the
LORD.
And
Hezekiah
spake
comfortably
unto
all
the
Levites
that
were
well
skilled
in
the
service
of
the
LORD.
So
they
did
eat
throughout
the
feast
for
the
seven
days,
offering
sacrifices
of
peace
offerings,
and
making
confession
to
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers.
And
the
whole
congregation
took
counsel
to
keep
other
seven
days:
and
they
kept
other
seven
days
with
gladness.
For
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah
did
give
to
the
congregation
for
offerings
a
thousand
bullocks
and
seven
thousand
sheep;
and
the
princes
gave
to
the
congregation
a
thousand
bullocks
and
ten
thousand
sheep:
and
a
great
number
of
priests
sanctified
themselves.
And
all
the
congregation
of
Judah,
with
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
and
all
the
congregation
that
came
out
of
Israel,
and
the
strangers
that
came
out
of
the
land
of
Israel,
and
that
dwelt
in
Judah,
rejoiced.
So
there
was
great
joy
in
Jerusalem:
for
since
the
time
of
Solomon
the
son
of
David
king
of
Israel
there
was
not
the
like
in
Jerusalem.
Then
the
priests
the
Levites
arose
and
blessed
the
people:
and
their
voice
was
heard,
and
their
prayer
came
up
to
his
holy
habitation,
even
unto
heaven.
Now
when
all
this
was
finished,
all
Israel
that
were
present
went
out
to
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
brake
in
pieces
the
pillars,
and
hewed
down
the
Asherim,
and
brake
down
the
high
places
and
the
altars
out
of
all
Judah
and
Benjamin,
in
Ephraim
also
and
Manasseh,
until
they
had
destroyed
them
all.
Then
all
the
children
of
Israel
returned,
every
man
to
his
possession,
into
their
own
cities.
And
Hezekiah
appointed
the
courses
of
the
priests
and
the
Levites
after
their
courses,
every
man
according
to
his
service,
both
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
for
burnt
offerings
and
for
peace
offerings,
to
minister,
and
to
give
thanks,
and
to
praise
in
the
gates
of
the
camp
of
the
LORD.
He
appointed
also
the
king’s
portion
of
his
substance
for
the
burnt
offerings,
to
wit,
for
the
morning
and
evening
burnt
offerings,
and
the
burnt
offerings
for
the
sabbaths,
and
for
the
new
moons,
and
for
the
set
feasts,
as
it
is
written
in
the
law
of
the
LORD.
Moreover
he
commanded
the
people
that
dwelt
in
Jerusalem
to
give
the
portion
of
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
that
they
might
give
themselves
to
the
law
of
the
LORD.
And
as
soon
as
the
commandment
came
abroad,
the
children
of
Israel
gave
in
abundance
the
firstfruits
of
corn,
wine,
and
oil,
and
honey,
and
of
all
the
increase
of
the
field;
and
the
tithe
of
all
things
brought
they
in
abundantly.
And
the
children
of
Israel
and
Judah,
that
dwelt
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
they
also
brought
in
the
tithe
of
oxen
and
sheep,
and
the
tithe
of
dedicated
things
which
were
consecrated
unto
the
LORD
their
God,
and
laid
them
by
heaps.
In
the
third
month
they
began
to
lay
the
foundation
of
the
heaps,
and
finished
them
in
the
seventh
month.
And
when
Hezekiah
and
the
princes
came
and
saw
the
heaps,
they
blessed
the
LORD,
and
his
people
Israel.
Then
Hezekiah
questioned
with
the
priests
and
the
Levites
concerning
the
heaps.
And
Azariah
the
chief
priest,
of
the
house
of
Zadok,
answered
him
and
said,
Since
the
people
began
to
bring
the
oblations
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
we
have
eaten
and
had
enough,
and
have
left
plenty:
for
the
LORD
hath
blessed
his
people;
and
that
which
is
left
is
this
great
store.
Then
Hezekiah
commanded
to
prepare
chambers
in
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
they
prepared
them.
And
they
brought
in
the
oblations
and
the
tithes
and
the
dedicated
things
faithfully:
and
over
them
Conaniah
the
Levite
was
ruler,
and
Shimei
his
brother
was
second.
And
Jehiel,
and
Azaziah,
and
Nahath,
and
Asahel,
and
Jerimoth,
and
Jozabad,
and
Eliel,
and
Ismachiah,
and
Mahath,
and
Benaiah,
were
overseers
under
the
hand
of
Conaniah
and
Shimei
his
brother,
by
the
appointment
of
Hezekiah
the
king,
and
Azariah
the
ruler
of
the
house
of
God.
And
Kore
the
son
of
Imnah
the
Levite,
the
porter
at
the
east
gate,
was
over
the
freewill
offerings
of
God,
to
distribute
the
oblations
of
the
LORD,
and
the
most
holy
things.
And
under
him
were
Eden,
and
Miniamin,
and
Jeshua,
and
Shemaiah,
Amariah,
and
Shecaniah,
in
the
cities
of
the
priests,
in
their
set
office,
to
give
to
their
brethren
by
courses,
as
well
to
the
great
as
to
the
small:
beside
them
that
were
reckoned
by
genealogy
of
males,
from
three
years
old
and
upward,
even
every
one
that
entered
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
as
the
duty
of
every
day
required,
for
their
service
in
their
charges
according
to
their
courses;
and
them
that
were
reckoned
by
genealogy
of
the
priests
by
their
fathers’
houses,
and
the
Levites
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
in
their
charges
by
their
courses;
and
them
that
were
reckoned
by
genealogy
of
all
their
little
ones,
their
wives,
and
their
sons,
and
their
daughters,
through
all
the
congregation:
for
in
their
set
office
they
sanctified
themselves
in
holiness:
Also
for
the
sons
of
Aaron
the
priests,
which
were
in
the
fields
of
the
suburbs
of
their
cities,
in
every
several
city;
there
were
men
that
were
expressed
by
name,
to
give
portions
to
all
the
males
among
the
priests,
and
to
all
that
were
reckoned
by
genealogy
among
the
Levites.
And
thus
did
Hezekiah
throughout
all
Judah;
and
he
wrought
that
which
was
good
and
right
and
faithful
before
the
LORD
his
God.
And
in
every
work
that
he
began
in
the
service
of
the
house
of
God,
and
in
the
law,
and
in
the
commandments,
to
seek
his
God,
he
did
it
with
all
his
heart,
and
prospered.
After
these
things,
and
this
faithfulness,
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria
came,
and
entered
into
Judah,
and
encamped
against
the
fenced
cities,
and
thought
to
win
them
for
himself.
And
when
Hezekiah
saw
that
Sennacherib
was
come,
and
that
he
was
purposed
to
fight
against
Jerusalem,
he
took
counsel
with
his
princes
and
his
mighty
men
to
stop
the
waters
of
the
fountains
which
were
without
the
city;
and
they
helped
him.
So
there
was
gathered
much
people
together,
and
they
stopped
all
the
fountains,
and
the
brook
that
flowed
through
the
midst
of
the
land,
saying,
Why
should
the
kings
of
Assyria
come
and
find
much
water?
And
he
took
courage,
and
built
up
all
the
wall
that
was
broken
down,
and
raised
it
up
to
the
towers,
and
the
other
wall
without,
and
strengthened
Millo
in
the
city
of
David,
and
made
weapons
and
shields
in
abundance.
And
he
set
captains
of
war
over
the
people,
and
gathered
them
together
to
him
in
the
broad
place
at
the
gate
of
the
city,
and
spake
comfortably
to
them,
saying,
Be
strong
and
of
a
good
courage,
be
not
afraid
nor
dismayed
for
the
king
of
Assyria,
nor
for
all
the
multitude
that
is
with
him:
for
there
is
a
greater
with
us
than
with
him:
with
him
is
an
arm
of
flesh;
but
with
us
is
the
LORD
our
God
to
help
us,
and
to
fight
our
battles.
And
the
people
rested
themselves
upon
the
words
of
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah.
After
this
did
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria
send
his
servants
to
Jerusalem, (now
he
was
before
Lachish,
and
all
his
power
with
him,)
unto
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah,
and
unto
all
Judah
that
were
at
Jerusalem,
saying,
Thus
saith
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria,
Whereon
do
ye
trust,
that
ye
abide
the
siege
in
Jerusalem?
Doth
not
Hezekiah
persuade
you,
to
give
you
over
to
die
by
famine
and
by
thirst,
saying,
The
LORD
our
God
shall
deliver
us
out
of
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria?
Hath
not
the
same
Hezekiah
taken
away
his
high
places
and
his
altars,
and
commanded
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
saying,
Ye
shall
worship
before
one
altar,
and
upon
it
shall
ye
burn
incense?
Know
ye
not
what
I
and
my
fathers
have
done
unto
all
the
peoples
of
the
lands?
Were
the
gods
of
the
nations
of
the
lands
any
ways
able
to
deliver
their
land
out
of
mine
hand?
Who
was
there
among
all
the
gods
of
those
nations
which
my
fathers
utterly
destroyed,
that
could
deliver
his
people
out
of
mine
hand,
that
your
God
should
be
able
to
deliver
you
out
of
mine
hand?
Now
therefore
let
not
Hezekiah
deceive
you,
nor
persuade
you
on
this
manner,
neither
believe
ye
him:
for
no
god
of
any
nation
or
kingdom
was
able
to
deliver
his
people
out
of
mine
hand,
and
out
of
the
hand
of
my
fathers:
how
much
less
shall
your
God
deliver
you
out
of
mine
hand?
And
his
servants
spake
yet
more
against
the
LORD
God,
and
against
his
servant
Hezekiah.
He
wrote
also
letters,
to
rail
on
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
and
to
speak
against
him,
saying,
As
the
gods
of
the
nations
of
the
lands
which
have
not
delivered
their
people
out
of
mine
hand,
so
shall
not
the
God
of
Hezekiah
deliver
his
people
out
of
mine
hand.
And
they
cried
with
a
loud
voice
in
the
Jews’
language
unto
the
people
of
Jerusalem
that
were
on
the
wall,
to
affright
them,
and
to
trouble
them;
that
they
might
take
the
city.
And
they
spake
of
the
God
of
Jerusalem,
as
of
the
gods
of
the
peoples
of
the
earth,
which
are
the
work
of
men’s
hands.
And
Hezekiah
the
king,
and
Isaiah
the
prophet
the
son
of
Amoz,
prayed
because
of
this,
and
cried
to
heaven.
And
the
LORD
sent
an
angel,
which
cut
off
all
the
mighty
men
of
valour,
and
the
leaders
and
captains,
in
the
camp
of
the
king
of
Assyria.
So
he
returned
with
shame
of
face
to
his
own
land.
And
when
he
was
come
into
the
house
of
his
god,
they
that
came
forth
of
his
own
bowels
slew
him
there
with
the
sword.
Thus
the
LORD
saved
Hezekiah
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
from
the
hand
of
Sennacherib
the
king
of
Assyria,
and
from
the
hand
of
all
other,
and
guided
them
on
every
side.
And
many
brought
gifts
unto
the
LORD
to
Jerusalem,
and
precious
things
to
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah:
so
that
he
was
exalted
in
the
sight
of
all
nations
from
thenceforth.
In
those
days
Hezekiah
was
sick
even
unto
death:
and
he
prayed
unto
the
LORD;
and
he
spake
unto
him,
and
gave
him
a
sign.
But
Hezekiah
rendered
not
again
according
to
the
benefit
done
unto
him;
for
his
heart
was
lifted
up:
therefore
there
was
wrath
upon
him,
and
upon
Judah
and
Jerusalem.
Notwithstanding
Hezekiah
humbled
himself
for
the
pride
of
his
heart,
both
he
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
so
that
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
came
not
upon
them
in
the
days
of
Hezekiah.
And
Hezekiah
had
exceeding
much
riches
and
honour:
and
he
provided
him
treasuries
for
silver,
and
for
gold,
and
for
precious
stones,
and
for
spices,
and
for
shields,
and
for
all
manner
of
goodly
vessels;
storehouses
also
for
the
increase
of
corn
and
wine
and
oil;
and
stalls
for
all
manner
of
beasts,
and
flocks
in
folds.
Moreover
he
provided
him
cities,
and
possessions
of
flocks
and
herds
in
abundance:
for
God
had
given
him
very
much
substance.
This
same
Hezekiah
also
stopped
the
upper
spring
of
the
waters
of
Gihon,
and
brought
them
straight
down
on
the
west
side
of
the
city
of
David.
And
Hezekiah
prospered
in
all
his
works.
Howbeit
in
the
business
of
the
ambassadors
of
the
princes
of
Babylon,
who
sent
unto
him
to
inquire
of
the
wonder
that
was
done
in
the
land,
God
left
him,
to
try
him,
that
he
might
know
all
that
was
in
his
heart.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Hezekiah,
and
his
good
deeds,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
vision
of
Isaiah
the
prophet
the
son
of
Amoz,
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Judah
and
Israel.
And
Hezekiah
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
they
buried
him
in
the
ascent
of
the
sepulchres
of
the
sons
of
David:
and
all
Judah
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
did
him
honour
at
his
death.
And
Manasseh
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Manasseh
was
twelve
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
fifty
and
five
years
in
Jerusalem,
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
after
the
abominations
of
the
heathen,
whom
the
LORD
cast
out
before
the
children
of
Israel.
For
he
built
again
the
high
places
which
Hezekiah
his
father
had
broken
down;
and
he
reared
up
altars
for
the
Baalim,
and
made
Asheroth,
and
worshipped
all
the
host
of
heaven,
and
served
them.
And
he
built
altars
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
whereof
the
LORD
said,
In
Jerusalem
shall
my
name
be
forever.
And
he
built
altars
for
all
the
host
of
heaven
in
the
two
courts
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
He
also
made
his
Children
to
pass
through
the
fire
in
the
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom:
and
he
practised augury,
and
used
enchantments,
and
practised
sorcery,
and
dealt
with
them
that
had
familiar
spirits,
and
with
wizards:
he
wrought
much
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
to
provoke
him
to
anger.
And
he
set
the
graven
image
of
the
idol,
which
he
had
made
in
the
house
of
God,
of
which
God
said
to
David
and
to
Solomon
his
son,
In
this
house,
and
in
Jerusalem,
which
I
have
chosen
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
will
I
put
my
name
for
ever:
neither
will
I
any
more
remove
the
foot
of
Israel
from
off
the
land
which
I
have
appointed
for
your
fathers;
if
only
they
will
observe
to
do
all
that
I
have
commanded
them,
even
all
the
law
and
the
statutes
and
the
ordinances
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
Manasseh
made
Judah
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
to
err,
so
that
they
did
evil
more
than
did
the
nations,
whom
the
LORD
destroyed
before
the
children
of
Israel.
And
the
LORD
spake
to
Manasseh,
and
to
his
people:
but
they
gave
no
heed.
Wherefore
the
LORD
brought
upon
them
the
captains
of
the
host
of
the
king
of
Assyria,
which
took
Manasseh
in
chains,
and
bound
him
with
fetters,
and
carried
him
to
Babylon.
And
when
he
was
in
distress,
he
besought
the
LORD
his
God,
and
humbled
himself
greatly
before
the
God
of
his
fathers.
And
he
prayed
unto
him;
and
he
was
entreated
of
him,
and
heard
his
supplication,
and
brought
him
again
to
Jerusalem
into
his
kingdom.
Then
Manasseh
knew
that
the
LORD
he
was
God.
Now
after
this
he
built
an
outer
wall
to
the
city
of
David,
on
the
west
side
of
Gihon,
in
the
valley,
even
to
the
entering
in
at
the
fish
gate;
and
he
compassed
about
Ophel,
and
raised
it
up
a
very
great
height:
and
he
put
valiant
captains
in
all
the
fenced
cities
of
Judah.
And
he
took
away
the
strange
gods,
and
the
idol
out
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
all
the
altars
that
he
had
built
in
the
mount
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
in
Jerusalem,
and
cast
them
out
of
the
city.
And
he
built
up
the
altar
of
the
LORD,
and
offered
thereon
sacrifices
of
peace
offerings
and
of
thanksgiving,
and
commanded
Judah
to
serve
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
Nevertheless
the
people
did
sacrifice
still
in
the
high
places,
but
only
unto
the
LORD
their
God.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Manasseh,
and
his
prayer
unto
his
God,
and
the
words
of
the
seers
that
spake
to
him
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
behold,
they
are
written
among
the
acts
of
the
kings
of
Israel.
His
prayer
also,
and
how
God
was
entreated
of
him,
and
all
his
sin
and
his
trespass,
and
the
places
wherein
he
built
high
places,
and
set
up
the
Asherim
and
the
graven
images,
before
he
humbled
himself:
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
history
of
Hozai.
So
Manasseh
slept
with
his
fathers,
and
they
buried
him
in
his
own
house:
and
Amon
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Amon
was
twenty
and
two
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
two
years
in
Jerusalem.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
as
did
Manasseh
his
father:
and
Amon
sacrificed
unto
all
the
graven
images
which
Manasseh
his
father
had
made,
and
served
them.
And
he
humbled
not
himself
before
the
LORD,
as
Manasseh
his
father
had
humbled
himself;
but
this
same
Amon
trespassed
more
and
more.
And
his
servants
conspired
against
him,
and
put
him
to
death
in
his
own
house.
But
the
people
of
the
land
slew
all
them
that
had
conspired
against
king
Amon;
and
the
people
of
the
land
made
Josiah
his
son
king
in
his
stead.
Josiah
was
eight
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
thirty
and
one
years
in
Jerusalem.
And
he
did
that
which
was
right
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
and
walked
in
the
ways
of
David
his
father,
and
turned
not
aside
to
the
right
hand
or
to
the
left.
For
in
the
eighth
year
of
his
reign,
while
he
was
yet
young,
he
began
to
seek
after
the
God
of
David
his
father:
and
in
the
twelfth
year
he
began
to
purge
Judah
and
Jerusalem
from
the
high
places,
and
the
Asherim,
and
the
graven
images,
and
the
molten
images.
And
they
brake
down
the
altars
of
the
Baalim
in
his
presence;
and
the sun-images,
that
were
on
high
above
them,
he
hewed
down;
and
the
Asherim,
and
the
graven
images,
and
the
molten
images,
he
brake
in
pieces,
and
made
dust
of
them,
and
strowed
it
upon
the
graves
of
them
that
had
sacrificed
unto
them.
And
he
burnt
the
bones
of
the
priests
upon
their
altars,
and
purged
Judah
and
Jerusalem.
And
so
did
he
in
the
cities
of
Manasseh
and
Ephraim
and
Simeon,
even
unto Napthali,
in
their
ruins
round
about.
And
he
brake
down
the
altars,
and
beat
the
Asherim
and
the
graven
images
into
powder,
and
hewed
down
all
the sun-images
throughout
all
the
land
of
Israel,
and
returned
to
Jerusalem.
Now
in
the
eighteenth
year
of
his
reign,
when
he
had
purged
the
land,
and
the
house,
he
sent
Shaphan
the
son
of
Azaliah,
and
Maaseiah
the
governor
of
the
city,
and
Joah
the
son
of
Joahaz
the
recorder,
to
repair
the
house
of
the
LORD
his
God.
And
they
came
to
Hilkiah
the
high
priest,
and
delivered
the
money
that
was
brought
into
the
house
of
God,
which
the
Levites,
the
keepers
of
the
door,
had
gathered
of
the
hand
of
Manasseh
and
Ephraim,
and
of
all
the
remnant
of
Israel,
and
of
all
Judah
and
Benjamin,
and
of
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem.
And
they
delivered
it
into
the
hand
of
the
workmen
that
had
the
oversight
of
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
the
workmen
that
wrought
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
gave
it
to
amend
and
repair
the
house;
even
to
the
carpenters
and
to
the
builders
gave
they
it,
to
buy
hewn
stone,
and
timber
for
couplings,
and
to
make
beams
for
the
houses
which
the
kings
of
Judah
had
destroyed.
And
the
men
did
the
work
faithfully:
and
the
overseers
of
them
were
Jahath
and
Obadiah,
the
Levites,
of
the
sons
of
Merari;
and
Zechariah
and
Meshullam,
of
the
sons
of
the
Kohathites,
to
set
it
forward:
and
other
of
the
Levites,
all
that
could
skill
of
instruments
of
music.
Also
they
were
over
the
bearers
of
burdens,
and
set
forward
all
that
did
the
work
in
every
manner
of
service:
and
of
the
Levites
there
were
scribes,
and
officers,
and
porters.
And
when
they
brought
out
the
money
that
was
brought
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
Hilkiah
the
priest
found
the
book
of
the
law
of
the
LORD
given
by
Moses.
And
Hilkiah
answered
and
said
to
Shaphan
the
scribe,
I
have
found
the
book
of
the
law
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
Hilkiah
delivered
the
book
to
Shaphan.
And
Shaphan
carried
the
book
to
the
king,
and
moreover
brought
the
king
word
again,
saying,
All
that
was
committed
to
thy
servants,
they
do
it.
And
they
have
emptied
out
the
money
that
was
found
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
have
delivered
it
into
the
hand
of
the
overseers,
and
into
the
hand
of
the
workmen.
And
Shaphan
the
scribe
told
the
king,
saying,
Hilkiah
the
priest
hath
delivered
me
a
book.
And
Shaphan
read
therein
before
the
king.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
king
had
heard
the
words
of
the
law,
that
he
rent
his
clothes.
And
the
king
commanded
Hilkiah,
and
Ahikam
the
son
of
Shaphan,
and
Abdon
the
son
of
Micah,
and
Shaphan
the
scribe,
and
Asaiah
the
king’s
servant,
saying,
Go
ye,
inquire
of
the
LORD
for
me,
and
for
them
that
are
left
in
Israel
and
in
Judah,
concerning
the
words
of
the
book
that
is
found:
for
great
is
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
that
is
poured
out
upon
us,
because
our
fathers
have
not
kept
the
word
of
the
LORD,
to
do
according
unto
all
that
is
written
in
this
book.
So
Hilkiah,
and
they
whom
the
king
had
commanded,
went
to
Huldah
the
prophetess,
the
wife
of
Shallum
the
son
of
Tokhath,
the
son
of
Hasrah,
keeper
of
the
wardrobe; (now
she
dwelt
in
Jerusalem
in
the
second
quarter;)
and
they
spake
to
her
to
that
effect.
And
she
said
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
tell
ye
the
man
that
sent
you
unto
me,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
bring
evil
upon
this
place,
and
upon
the
inhabitants
thereof,
even
all
the
curses
that
are
written
in
the
book
which
they
have
read
before
the
king
of
Judah:
Because
they
have
forsaken
me,
and
have
burned
incense
unto
other
gods,
that
they
might
provoke
me
to
anger
with
all
the
works
of
their
hands;
therefore
is
my
wrath
poured
out
upon
this
place,
and
it
shall
not
be
quenched.
But
unto
the
king
of
Judah,
who
sent
you
to
inquire
of
the
LORD,
thus
shall
ye
say
to
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
As
touching
the
words
which
thou
hast
heard,
because
thine
heart
was
tender,
and
thou
didst
humble
thyself
before
God,
when
thou
heardest
his
words
against
this
place,
and
against
the
inhabitants
thereof,
and
hast
humbled
thyself
before
me,
and
hast
rent
thy
clothes,
and
wept
before
me;
I
also
have
heard
thee,
saith
the
LORD.
Behold,
I
will
gather
thee
to
thy
fathers,
and
thou shalt
be
gathered
to
thy
grave
in
peace,
neither
shall
thine
eyes
see
all
the
evil
that
I
will
bring
upon
this
place,
and
upon
the
inhabitants
thereof.
And
they
brought
the
king
word
again.
Then
the
king
sent
and
gathered
together
all
the
elders
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem.
And
the
king
went
up
to
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
all
the
men
of
Judah
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
and
the
priests,
and
the
Levites,
and
all
the
people,
both
great
and
small:
and
he
read
in
their
ears
all
the
words
of
the
book
of
the
covenant
that
was
found
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
the
king
stood
in
his
place,
and
made
a
covenant
before
the
LORD,
to
walk
after
the
LORD,
and
to
keep
his
commandments,
and
his
testimonies,
and
his
statutes,
with
all
his
heart,
and
with
all
his
soul,
to
perform
the
words
of
the
covenant
that
were
written
in
this
book.
And
he
caused
all
that
were
found
in
Jerusalem
and
Benjamin
to
stand
to
it.
And
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
did
according
to
the
covenant
of
God,
the
God
of
their
fathers.
And
Josiah
took
away
all
the
abominations
out
of
all
the
countries
that
pertained
to
the
children
of
Israel,
and
made
all
that
were
found
in
Israel
to
serve,
even
to
serve
the
LORD
their
God.
All
his
days
they
departed
not
from
following
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers.
And
Josiah
kept
a
passover
unto
the
LORD
in
Jerusalem:
and
they
killed
the
passover
on
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
first
month.
And
he
set
the
priests
in
their
charges,
and
encouraged
them
to
the
service
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
he
said
unto
the
Levites
that
taught
all
Israel,
which
were
holy
unto
the
LORD,
Put
the
holy
ark
in
the
house
which
Solomon
the
son
of
David
king
of
Israel
did
build;
there
shall
no
more
be
a
burden
upon
your
shoulders:
now
serve
the
LORD
your
God,
and
his
people
Israel.
And
prepare
yourselves
after
your
fathers’
houses
by
your
courses,
according
to
the
writing
of
David
king
of
Israel,
and
according
to
the
writing
of
Solomon
his
son.
And
stand
in
the
holy
place
according
to
the
divisions
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
your
brethren
the
children
of
the
people,
and
let
there
be
for
each
a
portion
of
a
fathers’
house
of
the
Levites.
And
kill
the
passover,
and
sanctify
yourselves,
and
prepare
for
your
brethren,
to
do
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
the
hand
of
Moses.
And
Josiah
gave
to
the
children
of
the
people,
of
the
flock,
lambs
and
kids,
all
of
them
for
the
passover
offerings,
unto
all
that
were
present,
to
the
number
of
thirty
thousand,
and
three
thousand
bullocks:
these
were
of
the
king’s
substance.
And
his
princes
gave
for
a
freewill
offering
unto
the
people,
to
the
priests,
and
to
the
Levites.
Hilkiah
and
Zechariah
and
Jehiel,
the
rulers
of
the
house
of
God,
gave
unto
the
priests
for
the
passover
offerings
two
thousand
and
six
hundred
small
cattle,
and
three
hundred
oxen.
Conaniah
also,
and
Shemaiah
and
Nethanel,
his
brethren,
and
Hashabiah
and
Jeiel
and
Jozabad,
the
chiefs
of
the
Levites,
gave
unto
the
Levites
for
the
passover
offerings
five
thousand
small
cattle,
and
five
hundred
oxen.
So
the
service
was
prepared,
and
the
priests
stood
in
their
place,
and
the
Levites
by
their
courses,
according
to
the
king’s
commandment.
And
they
killed
the
passover,
and
the
priests
sprinkled
the
blood,
which
they
received
of
their
hand,
and
the
Levites
flayed
them:
And
they
removed
the
burnt
offerings,
that
they
might
give
them
according
to
the
divisions
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
the
children
of
the
people,
to
offer
unto
the
LORD,
as
it
is
written
in
the
book
of
Moses.
And
so
did
they
with
the
oxen.
And
they
roasted
the
passover
with
fire
according
to
the
ordinance:
and
the
holy
offerings
sod
they
in
pots,
and
in
caldrons,
and
in
pans,
and
carried
them
quickly
to
all
the
children
of
the
people.
And
afterward
they
prepared
for
themselves,
and
for
the
priests;
because
the
priests
the
sons
of
Aaron
were busied
in
offering
the
burnt
offerings
and
the
fat
until
night:
therefore
the
Levites
prepared
for
themselves,
and
for
the
priests
the
sons
of
Aaron.
And
the
singers
the
sons
of
Asaph
were
in
their
place,
according
to
the
commandment
of
David,
and
Asaph,
and
Heman,
and
Jeduthun
the
king’s
seer;
and
the
porters
were
at
every
gate:
they
needed
not
to
depart
from
their
service,
for
their
brethren
the
Levites
prepared
for
them.
So
all
the
service
of
the
LORD
was
prepared
the
same
day,
to
keep
the
passover,
and
to
offer
burnt
offerings
upon
the
altar
of
the
LORD,
according
to
the
commandment
of
king
Josiah.
And
the
children
of
Israel
that
were
present
kept
the
passover
at
that
time,
and
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread
seven
days.
And
there
was
no
passover
like
to
that
kept
in
Israel
from
the
days
of
Samuel
the
prophet;
neither
did
any
of
the
kings
of
Israel
keep
such
a
passover
as
Josiah
kept,
and
the
priests,
and
the
Levites,
and
all
Judah
and
Israel
that
were
present,
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem.
In
the
eighteenth
year
of
the
reign
of
Josiah
was
this
passover
kept.
After
all
this,
when
Josiah
had
prepared
the
temple,
Neco
king
of
Egypt
went
up
to
fight
against
Carchemish
by
Euphrates:
and
Josiah
went
out
against
him.
But
he
sent
ambassadors
to
him,
saying,
What
have
I
to
do
with
thee,
thou
king
of
Judah?
I
come
not
against
thee
this
day,
but
against
the
house
wherewith
I
have
war;
and
God
hath
commanded
me
to
make
haste:
forbear
thee
from
meddling
with
God,
who
is
with
me,
that
he
destroy
thee
not.
Nevertheless
Josiah
would
not
turn
his
face
from
him,
but
disguised
himself,
that
he
might
fight
with
him,
and
hearkened
not
unto
the
words
of
Neco,
from
the
month
of
God,
and
came
to
fight
in
the
valley
of
Megiddo.
And
the
archers
shot
at
king
Josiah;
and
the
king
said
to
his
servants,
Have
me
away;
for
I
am
sore
wounded.
So
his
servants
took
him
out
of
the
chariot,
and
put
him
in
the
second
chariot
that
he
had,
and
brought
him
to
Jerusalem;
and
he
died,
and
was
buried
in
the
sepulchres
of
his
fathers.
And
all
Judah
and
Jerusalem
mourned
for
Josiah.
And
Jeremiah
lamented
for
Josiah:
and
all
the
singing
men
and
singing
women
spake
of
Josiah
in
their
lamentations,
unto
this
day;
and
they
made
them
an
ordinance
in
Israel:
and,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
lamentations.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Josiah,
and
his
good
deeds,
according
to
that
which
is
written
in
the
law
of
the
LORD,
and
his
acts,
first
and
last,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Israel
and
Judah.
Then
the
people
of
the
land
took
Jehoahaz
the
son
of
Josiah,
and
made
him
king
in
his
father’s
stead
in
Jerusalem.
Joahaz
was
twenty
and
three
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
three
mouths
in
Jerusalem.
And
the
king
of
Egypt
deposed
him
at
Jerusalem,
and amerced
the
land
in
an
hundred
talents
of
silver
and
a
talent
of
gold.
And
the
king
of
Egypt
made
Eliakim
his
brother
king
over
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
and
changed
his
name
to
Jehoiakim.
And
Neco
took
Joahaz
his
brother,
and
carried
him
to
Egypt.
Jehoiakim
was
twenty
and
five
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
eleven
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD
his
God.
Against
him
came
up
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon,
and
bound
him
in
fetters,
to
carry
him
to
Babylon.
Nebuchadnezzar
also
carried
of
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
to
Babylon,
and
put
them
in
his
temple
at
Babylon.
Now
the
rest
of
the
acts
of
Jehoiakim,
and
his
abominations
which
he
did,
and
that
which
was
found
in
him,
behold,
they
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
kings
of
Israel
and
Judah:
and
Jehoiachin
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
Jehoiachin
was
eight
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
three
months
and
ten
days
in
Jerusalem:
and
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD.
And
at
the
return
of
the
year
king
Nebuchadnezzar
sent,
and
brought
him
to
Babylon,
with
the
goodly
vessels
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
made
Zedekiah
his
brother
king
over
Judah
and
Jerusalem.
Zedekiah
was
twenty
and
one
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
eleven
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD
his
God;
he
humbled
not
himself
before
Jeremiah
the
prophet
speaking
from
the
mouth
of
the
LORD.
And
he
also
rebelled
against
king
Nebuchadnezzar,
who
had
made
him
swear
by
God:
but
he
stiffened
his
neck,
and
hardened
his
heart
from
turning
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
Moreover
all
the
chiefs
of
the
priests,
and
the
people,
trespassed
very
greatly
after
all
the
abominations
of
the
heathen;
and
they
polluted
the
house
of
the
LORD
which
he
had
hallowed
in
Jerusalem.
And
the
LORD,
the
God
of
their
fathers,
sent
to
them
by
his
messengers,
rising
up
early
and
sending;
because
he
had
compassion
on
his
people,
and
on
his
dwelling
place:
but
they
mocked
the
messengers
of
God,
and
despised
his
words,
and
scoffed
at
his
prophets,
until
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
arose
against
his
people,
till
there
was
no
remedy.
Therefore
he
brought
upon
them
the
king
of
the
Chaldeans,
who
slew
their
young
men
with
the
sword
in
the
house
of
their
sanctuary,
and
had
no
compassion
upon
young
man
or
maiden,
old
man
or
ancient:
he
gave
them
all
into
his
hand.
And
all
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
God,
great
and
small,
and
the
treasures
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
treasures
of
the
king,
and
of
his
princes;
all
these
he
brought
to
Babylon.
And
they
burnt
the
house
of
God,
and
brake
down
the
wall
of
Jerusalem,
and
burnt
all
the
palaces
thereof
with
fire,
and
destroyed
all
the
goodly
vessels
thereof.
And
them
that
had
escaped
from
the
sword
carried
he
away
to
Babylon;
and
they
were
servants
to
him
and
his
sons
until
the
reign
of
the
kingdom
of
Persia:
to
fulfill
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
the
mouth
of
Jeremiah,
until
the
land
had
enjoyed
her
sabbaths
for
as
long
as
she
lay
desolate
she
kept
sabbath,
to
fulfill
threescore
and
ten
years.
Now
in
the
first
year
of
Cyrus
king
of
Persia,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
the
mouth
of
Jeremiah
might
be
accomplished,
the
LORD
stirred
up
the
spirit
of
Cyrus
king
of
Persia,
that
he
made
a
proclamation
throughout
all
his
kingdom,
and
put
it
also
in
writing,
saying,
Thus
saith
Cyrus
king
of
Persia,
All
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth
hath
the
LORD,
the
God
of
heaven,
given
me;
and
he
hath
charged
me
to
build
him
an
house
in
Jerusalem,
which
is
in
Judah.
Whosoever
there
is
among
you
of
all
his
people,
the
LORD
his
God
be
with
him,
and
let
him
go
up.
Ezra
EZRA.
EZRA
Ezr
EZRA.
Now
in
the
first
year
of
Cyrus
king
of
Persia,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
the
mouth
of
Jeremiah
might
be
accomplished,
the
LORD
stirred
up
the
spirit
of
Cyrus
king
of
Persia,
that
he
made
a
proclamation
throughout
all
his
kingdom,
and
put
it
also
in
writing,
saying,
Thus
saith
Cyrus
king
of
Persia,
All
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth
hath
the
LORD,
the
God
of
heaven,
given
me;
and
he
hath
charged
me
to
build
him
an
house
in
Jerusalem,
which
is
in
Judah.
Whosoever
there
is
among
you
of
all
his
people,
his
God
be
with
him,
and
let
him
go
up
to
Jerusalem,
which
is
in
Judah,
and
build
the
house
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel, (he
is
God,)
which
is
in
Jerusalem.
And
whosoever
is
left,
in
any
place
where
he
sojourneth,
let
the
men
of
his
place
help
him
with
silver,
and
with
gold,
and
with
goods,
and
with
beasts,
beside
the
freewill
offering
for
the
house
of
God
which
is
in
Jerusalem.
Then
rose
up
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
Judah
and
Benjamin,
told
the
priests,
and
the
Levites,
even
all
whose
spirit
God
had
stirred
to
go
up
to
build
the
house
of
the
LORD
which
is
in
Jerusalem.
And
all
they
that
were
round
about
them
strengthened
their
hands
with
vessels
of
silver,
with
gold,
with
goods,
and
with
beasts,
and
with
precious
things,
beside
all
that
was
willingly
offered.
Also
Cyrus
the
king
brought
forth
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
which
Nebuchadnezzar
had
brought
forth
out
of
Jerusalem,
and
had
put
them
in
the
house
of
his
gods;
even
those
did
Cyrus
king
of
Persia
bring
forth
by
the
hand
of
Mithredath
the
treasurer,
and
numbered
them
unto
Sheshbazzar,
the
prince
of
Judah.
And
this
is
the
number
of
them:
thirty
chargers
of
gold,
a
thousand
chargers
of
silver,
nine
and
twenty
knives;
thirty
bowls
of
gold,
silver
bowls
of
a
second
sort
four
hundred
and
ten,
and
other
vessels
a
thousand.
All
the
vessels
of
gold
and
of
silver
were
five
thousand
and
four
hundred.
All
these
did
Sheshbazzar
bring
up,
when
they
of
the
captivity
were
brought
up
from
Babylon
unto
Jerusalem.
Now
these
are
the
children
of
the
province,
that
went
up
out
of
the
captivity
of
those
which
had
been
carried
away,
whom
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
of
Babylon
had
carried
away
unto
Babylon,
and
that
returned
unto
Jerusalem
and
Judah,
every
one
unto
his
city;
which
came
with
Zerubbabel
Jeshua,
Nehemiah,
Seraiah,
Reelaiah,
Mordecai,
Bilshan,
Mispar,
Bigvai,
Rehum,
Baanah.
The
number
of
the
men
of
the
people
of
Israel:
The
children
of
Parosh,
two
thousand
an
hundred
seventy
and
two.
The
children
of
Shephatiah,
three
hundred
and
seventy
two.
The
children
of
Arah,
seven
hundred
seventy
and
five.
The
children
of
Pahath-moab,
of
the
children
of
Jeshua
and
Joab,
two
thousand
eight
hundred
and
twelve.
The
children
of
Elam,
a
thousand
two
hundred
fifty
and
four.
The
children
of
Zattu,
nine
hundred
forty
and
five.
The
children
of
Zaccai,
seven
hundred
and
threescore.
The
children
of
Bani,
six
hundred
forty
and
two.
The
children
of
Bebai,
six
hundred
twenty
and
three.
The
children
of
Azgad,
a
thousand
two
hundred
twenty
and
two.
The
children
of
Adonikam
six
hundred
sixty
and
six.
The
children
of
Bigvai,
two
thousand
fifty
and
six.
The
children
of
Adin,
four
hundred
fifty
and
four.
The
children
of
Ater,
of
Hezekiah,
ninety
and
eight.
The
children
of
Bezai,
three
hundred
twenty
and
three.
The
children
of
Jorah,
an
hundred
and
twelve.
The
children
of
Hashum,
two
hundred
twenty
and
three.
The
children
of
Gibbar,
ninety
and
five.
The
children
of
Beth-lehem,
an
hundred
twenty
and
three.
The
men
of
Netophah,
fifty
and
six.
The
men
of
Anathoth,
an
hundred
twenty
and
eight.
The
children
of
Azmaveth,
forty
and
two.
The
children
of
Kiriath-arim,
Chephirah,
and
Beeroth,
seven
hundred
and
forty
and
three.
The
children
of
Ramah
and
Geba,
six
hundred
twenty
and
one.
The
men
of
Michmas,
an
hundred
twenty
and
two.
The
men
of
Beth-el
and
Ai,
two
hundred
twenty
and
three.
The
children
of
Nebo,
fifty
and
two.
The
children
of
Magbish,
an
hundred
fifty
and
six.
The
children
of
the
other
Elam,
a
thousand
two
hundred
fifty
and
four.
The
children
of
Harim,
three
hundred
and
twenty.
The
children
of
Lod,
Hadid,
and
Ono,
seven
hundred
twenty
and
five.
The
children
of
Jericho,
three
hundred
forty
and
five.
The
children
of
Senaah,
three
thousand
and
six
hundred
and
thirty.
The
priests:
the
children
of
Jedaiah,
of
the
house
of
Jeshua,
nine
hundred
seventy
and
three.
The
children
of
Immer,
a
thousand
fifty
and
two.
The
children
of
Pashhur,
a
thousand
two
hundred
forty
and
seven.
The
children
of
Harim,
a
thousand
and
seventeen.
The
Levites:
the
children
of
Jeshua
and
Kadmiel,
of
the
children
of
Hodaviah,
seventy
and
four.
The
singers:
the
children
of
Asaph,
an
hundred
twenty
and
eight.
The
children
of
the
porters:
the
children
of
Shallum,
the
children
of
Ater,
the
children
of
Talmon,
the
children
of
Akkub,
the
children
of
Hatita,
the
children
of
Shobai,
in
all
an
hundred
thirty
and
nine.
The
Nethinim:
the
children
of
Ziha,
the
children
of
Hasupha,
the
children
of
Tabbaoth;
the
children
of
Keros,
the
children
of
Siaha,
the
children
of
Padon;
the
children
of
Lebanah,
the
children
of
Hagabah,
the
children
of
Akkub;
the
children
of
Hagab,
the
children
of Shamlai,
the
children
Hanan;
the
children
of
Giddel,
the
children
of
Gahar,
the
children
of
Reaiah;
the
children
of
Rezin,
the
children
of
Nekoda,
the
children
of
Gazzam;
the
children
of
Uzza,
the
children
of
Paseah,
the
children
of
Besai;
the
children
of
Asnah,
the
children
of
Meunim,
the
children
of
Nephisim;
the
children
of
Bakbuk,
the
children
of
Hakupha,
the
children
of
Harhur;
the
children
of
Bazluth,
the
children
of
Mehida,
the
children
of
Harsha;
the
children
of
Barkos,
the
children
of
Sisera,
the
children
of
Temah;
the
children
of
Neziah,
the
children
of
Hatipha.
The
children
of
Solomon’s
servants:
the
children
of
Sotai,
the
children
of
Hassophereth,
the
children
of
Peruda;
the
children
of
Jaalah,
the
children
of
Darkon,
the
children
of
Giddel;
the
children
of
Shephatiah,
the
children
of
Hattil,
the
children
of
Pochereth-hazzebaim,
the
children
of
Ami.
All
the
Nethinim,
and
the
children
of
Solomon’s
servants,
were
three
hundred
ninety
and
two.
And
these
were
they
which
went
up
from
Tel-melah,
Tel-harsha,
Cherub,
Addan,
and
Immer:
but
they
could
not
shew
their
fathers’
houses,
and
their
seed,
whether
they
were
of
Israel:
the
children
of
Delaiah,
the
children
of
Tobiah,
the
children
of
Nekoda,
six
hundred
fifty
and
two.
And
of
the
children
of
the
priests:
the
children
of
Habaiah,
the
children
of
Hakkoz,
the
children
of
Barzillai,
which
took
a
wife
of
the
daughters
of
Barzillai
the
Gileadite,
and
was
called
after
their
name.
These
sought
their
register
among
those
that
were
reckoned
by
genealogy,
but
they
were
not
found:
therefore
were
they deemed
polluted
and
put
from
the
priesthood.
And
the
Tirshatha
said
unto
them,
that
they
should
not
eat
of
the
most
holy
things
till
there
stood
up
a
priest
with
Urim
and
with
Thummim.
The
whole
congregation
together
was
forty
and
two
thousand
three
hundred
and
threescore,
beside
their
menservants
and
their
maidservants,
of
whom
there
were
seven
thousand
three
hundred
thirty
and
seven:
and
they
had
two
hundred
singing
men
and
singing
women.
Their
horses
were
seven
hundred
thirty
and
six;
their
mules,
two
hundred
forty
and
five;
their
camels,
four
hundred
thirty
and
five;
their
asses,
six
thousand
seven
hundred
and
twenty.
And
some
of
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses,
when
they
came
to
the
house
of
the
LORD
which
is
in
Jerusalem,
offered
willingly
for
the
house
of
God
to
set
it
up
in
its
place:
they
gave
after
their
ability
into
the
treasury
of
the
work
threescore
and
one
thousand
darics
of
gold,
and
five
thousand
pounds
of
silver,
and
one
hundred
priests’
garments.
So
the
priests,
and
the
Levites,
and
some
of
the
people,
and
the
singers,
and
the
porters,
and
the
Nethinim,
dwelt
in
their
cities,
and
all
Israel
in
their
cities.
And
when
the
seventh
month
was
come,
and
the
children
of
Israel
were
in
the
cities,
the
people
gathered
themselves
together
as
one
man
to
Jerusalem.
Then
stood
up
Jeshua
the
son
of
Jozadak,
and
his
brethren
the
priests,
and
Zerubbabel
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
and
his
brethren,
and
builded
the
altar
of
the
God
of
Israel,
to
offer
burnt
offerings
thereon,
as
it
is
written
in
the
law
of
Moses
the
man
of
God.
And
they
set
the
altar
upon
its
base;
for
fear
was
upon
them
because
of
the
people
of
the
countries:
and
they
offered
burnt
offerings
thereon
unto
the
LORD,
even
burnt
offerings
morning
and
evening.
And
they
kept
the
feast
of
tabernacles,
as
it
is
written,
and
offered
the
daily
burnt
offerings
by
number,
according
to
the
ordinance,
as
the
duty
of
every
day
required;
and
afterward
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
offerings
of
the
new
moons,
and
of
all
the
set
feasts
of
the
LORD
that
were
consecrated,
and
of
every
one
that
willingly
offered
a
freewill
offering
unto
the
LORD.
From
the
first
day
of
the
seventh
month
began
they
to
offer
burnt
offerings
unto
the
LORD:
but
the
foundation
of
the
temple
of
the
LORD
was
not
yet
laid.
They
gave
money
also
unto
the
masons,
and
to
the
carpenters;
and
meat,
and
drink,
and
oil,
unto
them
of
Zidon,
and
to
them
of
Tyre,
to
bring
cedar
trees
from
Lebanon
to
the
sea,
unto
Joppa,
according
to
the
grant
that
they
had
of
Cyrus
king
of
Persia.
Now
in
the
second
year
of
their
coming
unto
the
house
of
God
at
Jerusalem,
in
the
second
month,
began
Zerubbabel
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
and
Jeshua
the
son
of
Jozadak,
and
the
rest
of
their
brethren
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
and
all
they
that
were
come
out
of
the
captivity
unto
Jerusalem;
and
appointed
the
Levites,
from
twenty
years
old
and
upward,
to
have
the
oversight
of
the
work
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Then
stood
Jeshua
with
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
Kadmiel
and
his
sons,
the
sons
of
Judah,
together,
to
have
the
oversight
of
the
workmen
in
the
house
of
God:
the
sons
of
Henadad,
with
their
sons
and
their
brethren
the
Levites.
And
when
the
builders
laid
the
foundation
of
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
they
set
the
priests
in
their
apparel
with
trumpets,
and
the
Levites
the
sons
of
Asaph
with
cymbals,
to
praise
the
LORD,
after
the
order
of
David
king
of
Israel.
And
they
sang
one
to
another
in
praising
and
giving
thanks
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
For
he
is
good,
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever
toward
Israel.
And
all
the
people
shouted
with
a
great
shout,
when
they
praised
the
LORD,
because
the
foundation
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
was
laid.
But
many
of
the
priests
and
Levites
and
heads
of
fathers’
houses,
the
old
men
that
had
seen
the
first
house,
when
the
foundation
of
this
house
was
laid
before
their
eyes,
wept
with
a
loud
voice;
and
many
shouted
aloud
for
joy:
so
that
the
people
could
not
discern
the
noise
of
the
shout
of
joy
from
the
noise
of
the
weeping
of
the
people:
for
the
people
shouted
with
a
loud
shout,
and
the
noise
was
heard
afar
off.
Now
when
the
adversaries
of
Judah
and
Benjamin
heard
that
the
children
of
the
captivity
builded
a
temple
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel;
then
they
drew
near
to
Zerubbabel,
and
to
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses,
and
said
unto
them,
Let
us
build
with
you:
for
we
seek
your
God,
as
ye
do;
and
we
do
sacrifice
unto
him
since
the
days
of
Esarhaddon
king
of
Assyria,
which
brought
us
up
hither.
But
Zerubbabel,
and
Jeshua,
and
the
rest
of
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
Israel,
said
unto
them,
Ye
have
nothing
to
do
with
us
to
build
an
house
unto
our
God;
but
we
ourselves
together
will
build
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
as
king
Cyrus
the
king
of
Persia
hath
commanded
us.
Then
the
people
of
the
land
weakened
the
hands
of
the
people
of
Judah,
and
troubled
them
in
building,
and
hired
counsellors
against
them,
to
frustrate
their
purpose,
all
the
days
of
Cyrus
king
of
Persia,
even
until
the
reign
of
Darius
king
of
Persia.
And
in
the
reign
of
Ahasuerus,
in
the
beginning
of
his
reign,
wrote
they
an
accusation
against
the
inhabitants
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem.
And
in
the
days
of
Artaxerxes
wrote
Bishlam,
Mithredath,
Tabeel,
and
the
rest
of
his
companions,
unto
Artaxerxes
king
of
Persia;
and
the
writing
of
the
letter
was
written
in
the
Syrian
character,
and
set
forth
in
the
Syrian
tongue.
Rehum
the
chancellor
and
Shimshai
the
scribe
wrote
a
letter
against
Jerusalem
to
Artaxerxes
the
king
in
this
sort:
then
wrote
Rehum
the
chancellor,
and
Shimshai
the
scribe,
and
the
rest
of
their
companions;
the
Dinaites,
and
the
Apharsathchites,
the
Tarpelites,
the
Apharsites,
the
Archevites,
the
Babylonians,
the Shushanchites,
the Dehaites,
the
Elamites,
and
the
rest
of
the
nations
whom
the
great
and
noble
Osnappar
brought
over,
and
set
in
the
city
of
Samaria,
and
in
the
rest
of
the
country
beyond
the
river,
and
so
forth.
This
is
the
copy
of
the
letter
that
they
sent
unto
Artaxerxes
the
king;
Thy
servants
the
men
beyond
the
river,
and
so
forth.
Be
it
known
unto
the
king,
that
the
Jews
which
came
up
from
thee
are
come
to
us
unto
Jerusalem;
they
are
building
the
rebellious
and
the
bad
city,
and
have
finished
the
walls,
and
repaired
the
foundations.
Be
it
known
now
unto
the
king,
that,
if
this
city
be
builded,
and
the
walls
finished,
they
will
not
pay
tribute,
custom,
or
toll,
and
in
the
end
it
will
endamage
the
kings.
Now
because
we
eat
the
salt
of
the
palace,
and
it
is
not
meet
for
us
to
see
the
king’s
dishonour,
therefore
have
we
sent
and
certified
the
king;
that
search
may
be
made
in
the
book
of
the
records
of
thy
fathers:
so shalt
thou
find
in
the
book
of
the
records,
and
know
that
this
city
is
a
rebellious
city,
and
hurtful
unto
kings
and
provinces,
and
that
they
have
moved
sedition
within
the
same
of
old
time:
for
which
cause
was
this
city
laid
waste.
We
certify
the
king
that,
if
this
city
be
builded,
and
the
walls
finished,
by
this
means
thou shalt
have
no
portion
beyond
the
river.
Then
sent
the
king
an
answer
unto
Rehum
the
chancellor,
and
to
Shimshai
the
scribe,
and
to
the
rest
of
their
companions
that
dwell
in
Samaria,
and
in
the
rest
of
the
country
beyond
the
river,
Peace,
and
so
forth.
The
letter
which
ye
sent
unto
us
hath
been
plainly
read
before
me.
And
I
decreed,
and
search
hath
been
made,
and
it
is
found
that
this
city
of
old
time
hath
made
insurrection
against
kings,
and
that
rebellion
and
sedition
have
been
made
therein.
There
have
been
mighty
kings
also
over
Jerusalem,
which
have
ruled
over
all
the
country
beyond
the
river;
and
tribute,
custom,
and
toll,
was
paid
unto
them.
Make
ye
now
a
decree
to
cause
these
men
to
cease,
and
that
this
city
be
not
builded,
until
a
decree
shall
be
made
by
me.
And
take
heed
that
ye
be
not
slack
herein:
why
should
damage
grow
to
the
hurt
of
the
kings?
Then
when
the
copy
of
king
Artaxerxes’
letter
was
read
before
Rehum,
and
Shimshai
the
scribe,
and
their
companions,
they
went
in
haste
to
Jerusalem
unto
the
Jews,
and
made
them
to
cease
by
force
and
power.
Then
ceased
the
work
of
the
house
of
God
which
is
at
Jerusalem;
and
it
ceased
unto
the
second
year
of
the
reign
of
Darius
king
of
Persia.
Now
the
prophets,
Haggai
the
prophet,
and
Zechariah
the
son
of
Iddo,
prophesied
unto
the
Jews
that
were
in
Judah
and
Jerusalem;
in
the
name
of
the
God
of
Israel
prophesied
they
unto
them.
Then
rose
up
Zerubbabel
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
and
Jeshua
the
son
of
Jozadak,
and
began
to
build
the
house
of
God
which
is
at
Jerusalem;
and
with
them
were
the
prophets
of
God,
helping
them.
At
the
same
time
came
to
them
Tattenai,
the
governor
beyond
the
river,
and Shethar-bonzenai,
and
their
companions,
and
said
thus
to
them,
Who
gave
you
a
decree
to
build
this
house,
and
to
finish
this
wall?
Then
spake
we
unto
them
after
this
manner,
What
are
the
names
of
the
men
that
make
this
building?
But
the
eye
of
their
God
was
upon
the
elders
of
the
Jews,
and
they
did
not
make
them
cease,
till
the
matter
should
come
to
Darius,
and
then
answer
should
be
returned
by
letter
concerning
it.
The
copy
of
the
letter
that
Tattenai,
the
governor
beyond
the
river,
and
Shethar-bozenai,
and
his
companions
the
Apharsachites,
which
were
beyond
the
river,
sent
unto
Darius
the
king:
they
sent
a
letter
unto
him,
wherein
was
written
thus;
Unto
Darius
the
king,
all
peace.
Be
it
known
unto
the
king,
that
we
went
into
the
province
of
Judah,
to
the
house
of
the
great
God,
which
is
builded
with
great
stones,
and
timber
is
laid
in
the
walls,
and
this
work
goeth
on
with
diligence
and
prospereth
in
their
hands.
Then
asked
we
those
elders,
and
said
unto
them
thus,
Who
gave
you
a
decree
to
build
this
house,
and
to
finish
this
wall?
We
asked
them
their
names
also,
to
certify
thee,
that
we
might
write
the
names
of
the
men
that
were
at
the
head
of
them.
And
thus
they
returned
us
answer,
saying,
We
are
the
servants
of
the
God
of
heaven
and
earth,
and
build
the
house
that
was
builded
these
many
years
ago,
which
a
great
king
of
Israel
builded
and
finished.
But
after
that
our
fathers
had
provoked
the
God
of
heaven
unto
wrath,
he
gave
them
into
the
hand
of
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon,
the
Chaldean,
who
destroyed
this
house,
and
carried
the
people
away
into
Babylon.
But
in
the
first
year
of
Cyrus
king
of
Babylon,
Cyrus
the
king
made
a
decree
to
build
this
house
of
God.
And
the
gold
and sliver
vessels
also
of
the
house
of
God,
which
Nebuchadnezzar
took
out
of
the
temple
that
was
in
Jerusalem,
and
brought
them
into
the
temple
of
Babylon,
those
did
Cyrus
the
king
take
out
of
the
temple
of
Babylon,
and
they
were
delivered
unto
one
whose
name
was
Sheshbazzar,
whom
he
had
made
governor;
and
he
said
unto
him,
Take
these
vessels,
go,
put
them
in
the
temple
that
is
in
Jerusalem,
and
let
the
house
of
God
be
builded
in
its
place.
Then
came
the
same
Sheshbazzar,
and
laid
the
foundations
of
the
house
of
God
which
is
in
Jerusalem:
and
since
that
time
even
until
now
hath
it
been
in
building,
and
yet
it
is
not
completed.
Now
therefore,
if
it
seem
good
to
the
king,
let
there
be
search
made
in
the
king’s
treasure
house,
which
is
there
at
Babylon,
whether
it
be
so,
that
a
decree
was
made
of
Cyrus
the
king
to
build
this
house
of
God
at
Jerusalem,
and
let
the
king
send
his
pleasure
to
us
concerning
this
matter.
Then
Darius
the
king
made
a
decree,
and
search
was
made
in
the
house
of
the
archives,
where
the
treasures
were
laid
up
in
Babylon.
And
there
was
found
at
Achmetha,
in
the
palace
that
is
in
the
province
of
Media,
a
roll,
and
therein
was
thus
written
for
a
record.
In
the
first
year
of
Cyrus
the
king,
Cyrus
the
king
made
a
decree;
Concerning
the
house
of
God
at
Jerusalem,
let
the
house
be
builded,
the
place
where
they
offer
sacrifices,
and
let
the
foundations
thereof
be
strongly
laid;
the
height
thereof
threescore
cubits,
and
the
breadth
thereof
threescore
cubits;
with
three
rows
of
great
stones,
and
a
row
of
new
timber:
and
let
the
expenses
be
given
out
of
the
king’s
house:
And
also
let
the
gold
and
silver
vessels
of
the
house
of
God,
which
Nebuchadnezzar
took
forth
out
of
the
temple
which
is
at
Jerusalem,
and
brought
unto
Babylon,
be
restored,
and
brought
again
unto
the
temple
which
is
at
Jerusalem,
every
one
to
its
place,
and
thou shalt
put
them
in
the
house
of
God.
Now
therefore,
Tattenai,
governor
beyond
the
river,
Shethar-bozenai,
and
your
companions
the
Apharsachites,
which
are
beyond
the
river,
be
ye
far
from
thence:
let
the
work
of
this
house
of
God
alone;
let
the
governor
of
the
Jews
and
the
elders
of
the
Jews
build
this
house
of
God
in
its
place.
Moreover
I
make
a
decree
what
ye
shall
do
to
these
elders
of
the
Jews
for
the
building
of
this
house
of
God:
that
of
the
king’s
goods,
even
of
the
tribute
beyond
the
river,
expenses
be
given
with
all
diligence
unto
these
men,
that
they
be
not
hindered.
And
that
which
they
have
need
of,
both
young
bullocks,
and
rams,
and
lambs,
for
burnt
offerings
to
the
God
of
heaven,
wheat,
salt,
wine,
and
oil,
according
to
the
word
of
the
priests
which
are
at
Jerusalem,
let
it
be
given
them
day
by
day
without
fail:
that
they
may
offer
sacrifices
of
sweet
savour
unto
the
God
of
heaven,
and
pray
for
the
life
of
the
king,
and
of
his
sons.
Also
I
have
made
a
decree,
that
whosoever
shall
alter
this
word,
let
a
beam
be
pulled
out
from
his
house,
and
let
him
be
lifted
up
and
fastened
thereon;
and
let
his
house
be
made
a
dunghill
for
this:
and
the
God
that
hath
caused
his
name
to
dwell
there
overthrow
all
kings
and
peoples,
that
shall
put
forth
their
hand
to
alter
the
same,
to
destroy
this
house
of
God
which
is
at
Jerusalem.
I
Darius
have
made
a
decree;
let
it
be
done
with
all
diligence.
Then
Tattenai,
the
governor
beyond
the
river;
Shethar-bozenai,
and
their
companions,
because
that
Darius
the
king
had
sent,
did
accordingly
with
all
diligence.
And
the
elders
of
the
Jews
builded
and
prospered,
through
the
prophesying
of
Haggai
the
prophet
and
Zechariah
the
son
of
Iddo.
And
they
builded
and
finished
it,
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
God
of
Israel,
and
according
to
the
decree
of
Cyrus,
and
Darius,
and
Artaxerxes
king
of
Persia.
And
this
house
was
finished
on
the
third
day
of
the
month
Adar,
which
was
in
the
sixth
year
of
the
reign
of
Darius
the
king.
And
the
children
of
Israel,
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
and
the
rest
of
the
children
of
the
captivity,
kept
the
dedication
of
this
house
of
God
with
joy.
And
they
offered
at
the
dedication
of
this
house
of
God
an
hundred
bullocks,
two
hundred
rams,
four
hundred
lambs;
and
for
a
sin
offering
for
all
Israel,
twelve he-goats,
according
to
the
number
of
the
tribes
of
Israel.
And
they
set
the
priests
in
their
divisions,
and
the
Levites
in
their
courses,
for
the
service
of
God,
which
is
at
Jerusalem;
as
it
is
written
in
the
book
of
Moses.
And
the
children
of
the
captivity
kept
the
passover
upon
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
first
month.
For
the
priests
and
the
Levites
had
purified
themselves
together;
all
of
them
were
pure:
and
they
killed
the
passover
for
all
the
children
of
the
captivity,
and
for
their
brethren
the
priests,
and
for
themselves.
And
the
children
of
Israel,
which
were
come
again
out
of
the
captivity,
and
all
such
as
had
separated
themselves
unto
them
from
the
filthiness
of
the
heathen
of
the
land,
to
seek
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
did
eat,
and
kept
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread
seven
days
with
joy:
for
the
LORD
had
made
them
joyful,
and
had
turned
the
heart
of
the
king
of
Assyria
unto
them,
to
strengthen
their
hands
in
the
work
of
the
house
of
God,
the
God
of
Israel.
Now
after
these
things,
in
the
reign
of
Artaxerxes
king
of
Persia,
Ezra
the
son
of
Seraiah,
the
son
of
Azariah,
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
the
son
of
Shallum,
the
son
of
Zadok,
the
son
of
Ahitub,
the
son
of
Amariah,
the
son
of
Azariah,
the
son
of
Meraioth,
the
son
of
Zerahiah,
the
son
of
Uzzi,
the
son
of
Bukki,
the
son
of
Abishua,
the
son
of
Phinehas,
the
son
of
Eleazar,
the
son
of
Aaron
the
chief
priest:
this
Ezra
went
up
from
Babylon;
and
he
was
a
ready
scribe
in
the
law
of
Moses,
which
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
had
given:
and
the
king
granted
him
all
his
request,
according
to
the
hand
of
the
LORD
his
God
upon
him.
And
there
went
up
some
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
of
the
priests,
and
the
Levites,
and
the
singers,
and
the
porters,
and
the
Nethinim,
unto
Jerusalem,
in
the
seventh
year
of
Artaxerxes
the
king.
And
he
came
to
Jerusalem
in
the
fifth
month,
which
was
in
the
seventh
year
of
the
king.
For
upon
the
first
day
of
the
first
month
began
he
to
go
up
from
Babylon,
and
on
the
first
day
of
the
fifth
month
came
he
to
Jerusalem,
according
to
the
good
hand
of
his
God
upon
him.
For
Ezra
had
set
his
heart
to
seek
the
law
of
the
LORD,
and
to
do
it,
and
to
teach
in
Israel
statutes
and
judgments.
Now
this
is
the
copy
of
the
letter
that
the
king
Artaxerxes
gave
unto
Ezra
the
priest,
the
scribe,
even
the
scribe
of
the
words
of
the
commandments
of
the
LORD,
and
of
his
statutes
to
Israel.
Artaxerxes,
king
of
kings,
unto
Ezra
the
priest,
the
scribe
of
the
law
of
the
God
of
heaven,
perfect
and
so
forth,
I
make
a
decree,
that
all
they
of
the
people
of
Israel,
and
their
priests
and
the
Levites,
in
my
realm,
which
are
minded
of
their
own
free
will
to
go
to
Jerusalem,
go
with
thee.
Forasmuch
as
thou
art
sent
of
the
king
and
his
seven
counsellors,
to
inquire
concerning
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
according
to
the
law
of
thy
God
which
is
in
thine
hand;
and
to
carry
the
silver
and
gold,
which
the
king
and
his
counsellors
have
freely
offered
unto
the
God
of
Israel,
whose
habitation
is
in
Jerusalem,
and
all
the
silver
and
gold
that
thou shalt
find
in
all
the
province
of
Babylon,
with
the
freewill
offering
of
the
people,
and
of
the
priests,
offering
willingly
for
the
house
of
their
God
which
is
in
Jerusalem;
therefore
thou shalt
with
all
diligence
buy
with
this
money
bullocks,
rams,
lambs,
with
their
meal
offerings
and
their
drink
offerings,
and shalt
offer
them
upon
the
altar
of
the
house
of
your
God
which
is
in
Jerusalem.
And
whatsoever
shall
seem
good
to
thee
and
to
thy
brethren
to
do
with
the
rest
of
the
silver
and
the
gold,
that
do
ye
after
the
will
of
your
God.
And
the
vessels
that
are
given
thee
for
the
service
of
the
house
of
thy
God,
deliver
thou
before
the
God
of
Jerusalem.
And
whatsoever
more
shall
be
needful
for
the
house
of
thy
God,
which
thou shalt
have
occasion
to
bestow,
bestow
it
out
of
the
king’s
treasure
house.
And
I,
even
I
Artaxerxes
the
king,
do
make
a
decree
to
all
the
treasurers
which
are
beyond
the
river,
that
whatsoever
Ezra
the
priest,
the
scribe
of
the
law
of
the
God
of
heaven,
shall
require
of
you,
it
be
done
with
all
diligence,
unto
an
hundred
talents
of
silver,
and
to
an
hundred
measures
of
wheat,
and
to
an
hundred
baths
of
wine,
and
to
an
hundred
baths
of
oil,
and
salt
without
prescribing
how
much.
Whatsoever
is
commanded
by
the
God
of
heaven,
let
it
be
done
exactly
for
the
house
of
the
God
of
heaven;
for
why
should
there
be
wrath
against
the
realm
of
the
king
and
his
sons?
Also
we
certify
you,
that
touching
any
of
the
priests
and
Levites,
the
singers,
porters,
Nethinim,
or
servants
of
this
house
of
God,
it
shall
not
be
lawful
to
impose
tribute,
custom,
or
toll,
upon
them.
And
thou,
Ezra,
after
the
wisdom
of
thy
God
that
is
in
thine
hand,
appoint
magistrates
and
judges,
which
may
judge
all
the
people
that
are
beyond
the
river,
all
such
as
know
the
laws
of
thy
God;
and
teach
ye
him
that
knoweth
them
not.
And
whosoever
will
not
do
the
law
of
thy
God,
and
the
law
of
the
king,
let
judgment
be
executed
upon
him
with
all
diligence,
whether
it
be
unto
death,
or
to
banishment,
or
to
confiscation
of
goods,
or
to
imprisonment.
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
our
fathers,
which
hath
put
such
a
thing
as
this
in
the
king’s
heart,
to
beautify
the
house
of
the
LORD
which
is
in
Jerusalem;
and
hath
extended
mercy
unto
me
before
the
king,
and
his
counsellors,
and
before
all
the
king’s
mighty
princes.
And
I
was
strengthened
according
to
the
hand
of
the
LORD
my
God
upon
me,
and
I
gathered
together
out
of
Israel
chief
men
to
go
up
with
me.
Now
these
are
the
heads
of
their
fathers’
houses,
and
this
is
the
genealogy
of
them
that
went
up
with
me
from
Babylon,
in
the
reign
of
Artaxerxes
the
king.
Of
the
sons
of
Phinehas,
Gershom:
of
the
sons
of
Ithamar,
Daniel:
of
the
sons
of
David,
Hattush.
Of
the
sons
of
Shecaniah;
of
the
sons
of
Parosh,
Zechariah:
and
with
him
were
reckoned
by
genealogy
of
the
males
an
hundred
and
fifty.
Of
the
sons
of
Pahath-moab,
Eliehoenai
the
son
of
Zerahiah;
and
with
him
two
hundred
males.
Of
the
sons
of
Shecaniah,
the
son
of
Jahaziel;
and
with
him
three
hundred
males.
And
of
the
sons
of
Adin,
Ebed
the
son
of
Jonathan;
and
with
him
fifty
males.
And
of
the
sons
of
Elam,
Jeshaiah
the
son
of
Athaliah;
and
with
him
seventy
males.
And
of
the
sons
of
Shephatiah,
Zebadiah
the
son
of
Michael;
and
with
him
fourscore
males.
Of
the
sons
of
Joab,
Obadiah
the
son
of
Jehiel;
and
with
him
two
hundred
and
eighteen
males.
And
of
the
sons
of
Shelomith,
the
son
of
Josiphiah;
and
with
him
an
hundred
and
threescore
males.
And
of
the
sons
of
Bebai,
Zechariah
the
son
of
Bebai;
and
with
him
twenty
and
eight
males.
And
of
the
sons
of
Azgad,
Johanan
the
son
of
Hakkatan;
and
with
him
an
hundred
and
ten
males.
And
of
the
sons
of
Adonikam,
that
were
the
last;
and
these
are
their
names,
Eliphelet,
Jeuel,
and
Shemaiah,
and
with
them
threescore
males.
And
of
the
sons
of
Bigvai,
Uthai
and
Zabbud;
and
with
them
seventy
males.
And
I
gathered
them
together
to
the
river
that
runneth
to
Ahava;
and
there
we
encamped
three
days:
and
I
viewed
the
people,
and
the
priests,
and
found
there
none
of
the
sons
of
Levi.
Then
sent
I
for
Eliezer,
for
Ariel,
for
Shemaiah,
and
for
Elnathan,
and
for
Jarib,
and
for
Elnathan,
and
for
Nathan,
and
for
Zechariah,
and
for
Meshullam,
chief
men;
also
for
Joiarib,
and
for
Elnathan,
which
were
teachers.
And
I
sent
them
forth
unto
Iddo
the
chief
at
the
place
Casiphia;
and
I
told
them
what
they
should
say
unto
Iddo,
and
his
brethren
the
Nethinim,
at
the
place
Casiphia,
that
they
should
bring
unto
us
ministers
for
the
house
of
our
God.
And
according
to
the
good
hand
of
our
God
upon
us
they
brought
us
a
man
of
discretion,
of
the
sons
of
Mahli,
the
son
of
Levi,
the
son
of
Israel;
and
Sherebiah,
with
his
sons
and
his
brethren,
eighteen;
and
Hashabiah,
and
with
him
Jeshaiah
of
the
sons
of
Merari,
his
brethren
and
their
sons,
twenty;
and
of
the
Nethinim,
whom
David
and
the
princes
had
given
for
the
service
of
the
Levites,
two
hundred
and
twenty
Nethinim:
all
of
them
were
expressed
by
name.
Then
I
proclaimed
a
fast
there,
at
the
river
Ahava,
that
we
might
humble
ourselves
before
our
God,
to
seek
of
him
a
straight
way,
for
us,
and
for
our
little
ones,
and
for
all
our
substance.
For
I
was
ashamed
to
ask
of
the
king
a
band
of
soldiers
and
horsemen
to
help
us
against
the
enemy
in
the
way:
because
we
had
spoken
unto
the
king,
saying,
The
hand
of
our
God
is
upon
all
them
that
seek
him,
for
good;
but
his
power
and
his
wrath
is
against
all
them
that
forsake
him.
So
we
fasted
and
besought
our
God
for
this:
and
he
was
entreated
of
us.
Then
I
separated
twelve
of
the
chiefs
of
the
priests,
even
Sherebiah,
Hashabiah,
and
ten
of
their
brethren
with
them,
and
weighed
unto
them
the
silver,
and
the
gold,
and
the
vessels,
even
the
offering
for
the
house
of
our
God,
which
the
king,
and
his
counsellors,
and
his
princes,
and
all
Israel
there
present,
had
offered:
I
even
weighed
into
their
hand
six
hundred
and
fifty
talents
of
silver,
and
silver
vessels
an
hundred
talents;
of
gold
an
hundred
talents;
and
twenty
bowls
of
gold,
of
a
thousand
darics;
and
two
vessels
of
fine
bright
brass,
precious
as
gold.
And
I
said
unto
them,
Ye
are
holy
unto
the
LORD,
and
the
vessels
are
holy;
and
the
silver
and
the
gold
are
a
freewill
offering
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers.
Watch
ye,
and
keep
them,
until
ye
weigh
them
before
the
chiefs
of
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
and
the
princes
of
the
fathers’
houses
of
Israel,
at
Jerusalem,
in
the
chambers
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
So
the
priests
and
the
Levites
received
the
weight
of
the
silver
and
the
gold,
and
the
vessels,
to
bring
them
to
Jerusalem
unto
the
house
of
our
God.
Then
we
departed
from
the
river
of
Ahava
on
the
twelfth
day
of
the
first
month,
to
go
unto
Jerusalem:
and
the
hand
of
our
God
was
upon
us,
and
he
delivered
us
from
the
hand
of
the
enemy
and
the lier
in
wait
by
the
way.
And
we
came
to
Jerusalem,
and
abode
there
three
days.
And
on
the
fourth
day
was
the
silver
and
the
gold
and
the
vessels
weighed
in
the
house
of
our
God
into
the
hand
of
Meremoth
the
son
of
Uriah
the
priest;
and
with
him
was
Eleazar
the
son
of
Phinehas;
and
with
them
was
Jozabad
the
son
of
Jeshua,
and
Noadiah
the
son
of
Binnui,
the
Levites;
the
whole
by
number
and
by
weight:
and
all
the
weight
was
written
at
that
time.
The
children
of
the
captivity,
which
were
come
out
of
exile,
offered
burnt
offerings
unto
the
God
of
Israel,
twelve
bullocks
for
all
Israel,
ninety
and
six
rams,
seventy
and
seven
lambs,
twelve he-goats
for
a
sin
offering:
all
this
was
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD.
And
they
delivered
the
king’s
commissions
unto
the
king’s
satraps,
and
to
the
governors
beyond
the
river:
and
they
furthered
the
people
and
the
house
of
God.
Now
when
these
things
were
done,
the
princes
drew
near
unto
me,
saying,
The
people
of
Israel,
and
the
priests
and
the
Levites,
have
not
separated
themselves
from
the
peoples
of
the
lands,
doing
according
to
their
abominations,
even
of
the
Canaanites,
the
Hittites,
the
Perizzites,
the
Jebusites,
the
Ammonites,
the
Moabites,
the
Egyptians,
and
the
Amorites.
For
they
have
taken
of
their
daughters
for
themselves
and
for
their
sons;
so
that
the
holy
seed
have
mingled
themselves
with
the
peoples
of
the
lands:
yea,
the
hand
of
the
princes
and
rulers
hath
been
chief
in
this
trespass.
And
when
I
heard
this
thing,
I
rent
my
garment
and
my
mantle,
and
plucked
off
the
hair
of
my
head
and
of
my
beard,
and
sat
down
astonied.
Then
were
assembled
unto
me
every
one
that
trembled
at
the
words
of
the
God
of
Israel,
because
of
the
trespass
of
them
of
the
captivity;
and
I
sat
astonied
until
the
evening
oblation.
And
at
the
evening
oblation
I
arose
up
from
my
humiliation,
even
with
my
garment
and
my
mantle
rent;
and
I
fell
upon
my
knees,
and
spread
out
my
hands
unto
the
LORD
my
God;
and
I
said,
O
my
God,
I
am
ashamed
and
blush
to
lift
up
my
face
to
thee,
my
God:
for
our
iniquities
are
increased
over
our
head,
and
our
guiltiness
is
grown
up
unto
the
heavens.
Since
the
days
of
our
fathers
we
have
been
exceeding
guilty
unto
this
day;
and
for
our
iniquities
have
we,
our
kings,
and
our
priests,
been
delivered
into
the
hand
of
the
kings
of
the
lands,
to
the
sword,
to
captivity,
and
to
spoiling,
and
to
confusion
of
face,
as
it
is
this
day.
And
now
for
a
little
moment
grace
hath
been
shewed
from
the
LORD
our
God,
to
leave
us
a
remnant
to
escape,
and
to
give
us
a
nail
in
his
holy
place,
that
our
God
may
lighten
our
eyes,
and
give
us
a
little
reviving
in
our
bondage.
For
we
are
bondmen;
yet
our
God
hath
not
forsaken
us
in
our
bondage,
but
hath
extended
mercy
unto
us
in
the
sight
of
the
kings
of
Persia,
to
give
us
a
reviving,
to
set
up
the
house
of
our
God,
and
to
repair
the
ruins
thereof,
and
to
give
us
a
wall
in
Judah
and
in
Jerusalem.
And
now,
O
our
God,
what
shall
we
say
after
this?
for
we
have
forsaken
thy
commandments,
which
thou
hast
commanded
by
thy
servants
the
prophets,
saying,
The
land,
unto
which
ye
go
to
possess
it,
is
an
unclean
land
through
the
uncleanness
of
the
peoples
of
the
lands,
through
their
abominations,
which
have
filled
it
from
one
end
to
another
with
their
filthiness.
now
therefore
give
not
your
daughters
unto
their
sons,
neither
take
their
daughters
unto
your
sons,
nor
seek
their
peace
or
their
prosperity t
for
ever:
that
ye
may
be
strong,
and
eat
the
good
of
the
land,
and
leave
it
for
an
inheritance
to
your
children
for
ever.
And
after
all
that
is
come
upon
us
for
our
evil
deeds,
and
for
our
great
guilt,
seeing
that
thou
our
God
hast
punished
us
less
than
our
iniquities
deserve,
and
hast
given
us
such
a
remnant,
shall
we
again
break
thy
commandments,
and
join
in
affinity
with
the
peoples
that
do
these
abominations?
wouldest
not
thou
be
angry
with
us
till
thou hadst
consumed
us,
so
that
there
should
be
no
remnant,
nor
any
to
escape?
O
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
thou
art
righteous;
for
we
are
left
a
remnant
that
is
escaped,
as
it
is
this
day:
behold,
we
are
before
thee
in
our
guiltiness;
for
none
can
stand
before
thee
because
of
this.
Now
while
Ezra
prayed,
and
made
confession,
weeping
and
casting
himself
down
before
the
house
of
God,
there
was
gathered
together
unto
him
out
of
Israel
a
very
great
congregation
of
men
and
women
and
children:
for
the
people
wept
very
sore.
And
Shecaniah
the
son
of
Jehiel,
one
of
the
sons
of
Elam,
answered
and
said
unto
Ezra,
We
have
trespassed
against
our
God,
and
have
married
strange
women
of
the
peoples
of
the
land:
yet
now
there
is
hope
for
Israel
concerning
this
thing.
Now
therefore
let
us
make
a
covenant
with
our
God
to
put
away
all
the
wives,
and
such
as
are
born
of
them,
according
to
the
counsel
of
my
lord,
and
of
those
that
tremble
at
the
commandment
of
our
God;
and
let
it
be
done
according
to
the
law.
Arise;
for
the
matter belongeth
unto
thee,
and
we
are
with
thee:
be
of
good
courage,
and
do
it.
Then
arose
Ezra,
and
made
the
chiefs
of
the
priests,
the
Levites,
and
all
Israel,
to
swear
that
they
would
do
according
to
this
word.
So
they
sware.
Then
Ezra
rose
up
from
before
the
house
of
God,
and
went
into
the
chamber
of
Jehohanan
the
son
of
Eliashib:
and
when
he
came
thither,
he
did
eat
no
bread,
nor
drink
water:
for
he
mourned
because
of
the
trespass
of
them
of
the
captivity.
And
they
made
proclamation
throughout
Judah
and
Jerusalem
unto
all
the
children
of
the
captivity,
that
they
should
gather
themselves
together
unto
Jerusalem;
and
that
whosoever
came
not
within
three
days,
according
to
the
counsel
of
the
princes
and
the
elders,
all
his
substance
should
be
forfeited,
and
himself
separated
from
the
congregation
of
the
captivity.
Then
all
the
men
of
Judah
and
Benjamin
gathered
themselves
together
unto
Jerusalem
within
the
three
days;
it
was
the
ninth
month,
on
the
twentieth
day
of
the
month:
and
all
the
people
sat
in
the
broad
place
before
the
house
of
God,
trembling
because
of
this
matter,
and
for
the
great
rain.
And
Ezra
the
priest
stood
up,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
have
trespassed,
and
have
married
strange
women,
to
increase
the
guilt
of
Israel.
Now
therefore
make
confession
unto
the
LORD,
the
God
of
your
fathers,
and
do
his
pleasure:
and
separate
yourselves
from
the
peoples
of
the
land,
and
from
the
strange
women.
Then
all
the
congregation
answered
and
said
with
a
loud
voice,
as
thou
hast
said
concerning
us,
so
must
we
do.
But
the
people
are
many,
and
it
is
a
time
of
much
rain,
and
we
are
not
able
to
stand
without,
neither
is
this
a
work
of
one
day
or
two:
for
we
have
greatly
transgressed
in
this
matter.
Let
now
our
princes
be
appointed
for
all
the
congregation,
and
let
all
them
that
are
in
our
cities
which
have
married
strange
women
come
at
appointed
times,
and
with
them
the
elders
of
every
city,
and
the
judges
thereof,
until
the
fierce
wrath
of
our
God
be
turned
from
us,
until
this
matter
be despatched.
Only
Jonathan
the
son
of
Asahel
and
Jahzeiah
the
son
of
Tikvah
stood
up
against
this
matter:
and
Meshullam
and
Shabbethai
the
Levite
helped
them.
And
the
children
of
the
captivity
did
so.
And
Ezra
the
priest,
with
certain
heads
of
fathers’
houses,
after
their
fathers’
houses,
and
all
of
them
by
their
names,
were
separated;
and
they
sat
down
in
the
first
day
of
the
tenth
month
to
examine
the
matter.
And
they
made
an
end
with
all
the
men
that
had
married
strange
women
by
the
first
day
of
the
first
month.
And
among
the
sons
of
the
priests
there
were
found
that
had
married
strange
women:
namely,
of
the
sons
of
Jeshua,
the
son
of
Jozadak,
and
his
brethren,
Maaseiah,
and
Eliezer,
and
Jarib,
and
Gedaliah.
And
they
gave
their
hand
that
they
would
put
away
their
wives;
and
being
guilty,
they
offered
a
ram
of
the
flock
for
their
guilt.
And
of
the
sons
of
Immer;
Hanani
and
Zebadiah.
And
of
the
sons
of
Harim;
Maaseiah,
and
Elijah,
and
Shemaiah,
and
Jehiel,
and
Uzziah.
And
of
the
sons
of
Pashhur;
Elioenai,
Maaseiah,
Ishmael,
Nethanel,
Jozabad,
and
Elasah.
And
of
the
Levites;
Jozabad,
and
Shimei,
and
Kelaiah (the
same
is
Kelita),
Pethahiah,
Judah,
and
Eliezer.
And
of
the
singers;
Eliashib;
and
of
the
porters;
Shallum,
and
Telem,
and
Uri.
And
of
Israel:
of
the
sons
of
Parosh;
Ramiah,
and
Izziah,
and
Malchijah,
and
Mijamin,
and
Eleazar,
and
Malchijah,
and
Benaiah.
And
of
the
sons
of
Elam;
Mattaniah,
Zechariah,
and
Jehiel,
and
Abdi,
and
Jeremoth,
and
Elijah.
And
of
the
sons
of
Zattu;
Elioenai,
Eliashib,
Mattaniah,
and
Jeremoth,
and
Zabad,
and
Aziza.
And
of
the
sons
of
Bebai;
Jehohanan,
Hananiah,
Zabbai,
Athlai.
And
of
the
sons
of
Bani;
Meshullam,
Malluch,
and
Adaiah,
Jashub,
and
Sheal,
Jeremoth.
And
of
the
sons
of
Pahath-moab;
Adna,
and
Chelal,
Benaiah,
Maaseiah,
Mattaniah,
Bezalel,
and
Binnui,
and
Manasseh.
And
of
the
sons
of
Harim;
Eliezer,
Isshijah,
Malchijah,
Shemaiah,
Shimeon;
Benjamin,
Malluch,
Shemariah.
Of
the
sons
of
Hashum;
Mattenai,
Mattattah,
Zabad,
Eliphelet,
Jeremai,
Manasseh,
Shimei.
Of
the
sons
of
Bani;
Maadai,
Amram,
and
Uel;
Benaiah,
Bedeiah,
Cheluhi;
Vaniah,
Meremoth,
Eliashib;
Mattaniah,
Mattenai,
and
Jaasu;
and
Bani,
and
Binnui,
Shimei;
and
Shelemiah,
and
Nathan,
and
Adaiah;
Machnadebai,
Shashai,
Sharai;
Azarel,
and
Shelemiah,
Shemariah;
Shallum,
Amariah,
Joseph.
Of
the
sons
of
Nebo;
Jeiel,
Mattithiah,
Zabad,
Zebina,
Iddo,
and
Joel,
Benaiah.
All
these
had
taken
strange
wives:
and
some
of
them
had
wives
by
whom
they
had
children.
Nehemiah
THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH.
NEHEMIAH.
Neh
THE BOOK OF
NEHEMIAH.
The
words
of
Nehemiah
the
son
of
Hacaliah.
Now
it
came
to
pass
in
the
month
Chislev,
in
the
twentieth
year,
as
I
was
in
Shushan
the
palace,
that
Hanani,
one
of
my
brethren,
came,
he
and
certain
men
out
of
Judah;
and
I
asked
them
concerning
the
Jews
that
had
escaped,
which
were
left
of
the
captivity,
and
concerning
Jerusalem.
And
they
said
unto
me,
The
remnant
that
are
left
of
the
captivity
there
in
the
province
are
in
great
affliction
and
reproach:
the
wall
of
Jerusalem
also
is
broken
down,
and
the
gates
thereof
are
burned
with
fire.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
I
heard
these
words,
that
I
sat
down
and
wept,
and
mourned
certain
days;
and
I
fasted
and
prayed
before
the
God
of
heaven,
and
said,
I
beseech
thee,
O
LORD,
the
God
of
heaven,
the
great
and
terrible
God,
that
keepeth
covenant
and
mercy
with
them
that
love
him
and
keep
his
commandments:
Let
thine
ear
now
be
attentive,
and
thine
eyes
open,
that
thou
mayest
hearken
unto
the
prayer
of
thy
servant,
which
I
pray
before
thee
at
this
time,
day
and
night,
for
the
children
of
Israel
thy
servants,
while
I
confess
the
sins
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
we
have
sinned
against
thee:
yea,
I
and
my
father’s
house
have
sinned.
we
have
dealt
very
corruptly
against
thee,
and
have
not
kept
the
commandments,
nor
the
statutes,
nor
the
judgments,
which
thou
commandedst
thy
servant
Moses.
Remember,
I
beseech
thee,
the
word
that
thou
commandedst
thy
servant
Moses,
saying,
If
ye
trespass,
I
will
scatter
you
abroad
among
the
peoples:
but
if
ye
return
unto
me,
and
keep
my
commandments
and
do
them,
though
your
outcasts
were
in
the
uttermost
part
of
the
heaven,
yet
will
I
gather
them
from
thence,
and
will
bring
them
unto
the
place
that
I
have
chosen
to
cause
my
name
to
dwell
there.
Now
these
are
thy
servants
and
thy
people,
whom
thou
hast
redeemed
by
thy
great
power,
and
by
thy
strong
hand.
O
Lord,
I
beseech
thee,
let
now
thine
ear
be
attentive
to
the
prayer
of
thy
servant,
and
to
the
prayer
of
thy
servants,
who
delight
to
fear
thy
name:
and
prosper,
I
pray
thee,
thy
servant
this
day,
and
grant
him
mercy
in
the
sight
of
this
man. (Now
I
was
cupbearer
to
the
king.)
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
month
Nisan,
in
the
twentieth
year
of
Artaxerxes
the
king,
when
wine
was
before
him,
that
I
took
up
the
wine,
and
gave
it
unto
the
king.
Now
I
had
not
been
beforetime
sad
in
his
presence.
And
the
king
said
unto
me,
Why
is
thy
countenance
sad,
seeing
thou
art
not
sick?
this
is
nothing
else
but
sorrow
of
heart.
Then
I
was
very
sore
afraid.
And
I
said
unto
the
king,
Let
the
king
live
for
ever:
why
should
not
my
countenance
be
sad,
when
the
city,
the
place
of
my
fathers’
sepulchres,
lieth
waste,
and
the
gates
thereof
are
consumed
with
fire?
Then
the
king
said
unto
me,
For
what
dost
thou
make
request?
So
I
prayed
to
the
God
of
heaven.
And
I
said
unto
the
king,
If
it
please
the
king,
and
if
thy
servant
have
found
favour
in
thy
sight,
that
thou
wouldest
send
me
unto
Judah,
unto
the
city
of
my
fathers’
sepulchres,
that
I
may
build
it.
And
the
king
said
unto
me, (the
queen
also
sitting
by
him,)
For
how
long
shall
thy
journey
be?
and
when
wilt
thou
return?
So
it
pleased
the
king
to
send
me;
and
I
set
him
a
time.
Moreover
I
said
unto
the
king,
If
it
please
the
king,
let
letters
be
given
me
to
the
governors
beyond
the
river,
that
they
may
let
me
pass
through
till
I
come
unto
Judah;
and
a
letter
unto
Asaph
the
keeper
of
the
king’s
forest,
that
he
may
give
me
timber
to
make
beams
for
the
gates
of
the
castle
which appertaineth
to
the
house,
and
for
the
wall
of
the
city,
and
for
the
house
that
I
shall
enter
into.
And
the
king
granted
me,
according
to
the
good
hand
of
my
God
upon
me.
Then
I
came
to
the
governors
beyond
the
river,
and
gave
them
the
king’s
letters.
Now
the
king
had
sent
with
me
captains
of
the
army
and
horsemen.
And
when
Sanballat
the
Horonite,
and
Tobiah
the
servant,
the
Ammonite,
heard
of
it,
it
grieved
them
exceedingly,
for
that
there
was
come
a
man
to
seek
the
welfare
of
the
children
of
Israel.
So
I
came
to
Jerusalem,
and
was
there
three
days.
And
I
arose
in
the
night,
I
and
some
few
men
with
me;
neither
told
I
any
man
what
my
God
put
into
my
heart
to
do
for
Jerusalem:
neither
was
there
any
beast
with
me,
save
the
beast
that
I
rode
upon.
And
I
went
out
by
night
by
the
valley
gate,
even
toward
the
dragon’s
well,
and
to
the
dung
gate,
and
viewed
the
walls
of
Jerusalem,
which
were
broken
down,
and
the
gates
thereof
were
consumed
with
fire.
Then
I
went
on
to
the
fountain
gate
and
to
the
king’s
pool:
but
there
was
no
place
for
the
beast
that
was
under
me
to
pass.
Then
went
I
up
in
the
night
by
the
brook,
and
viewed
the
wall;
and
I
turned
back,
and
entered
by
the
valley
gate,
and
so
returned.
And
the
rulers
knew
not
whither
I
went,
or
what
I
did;
neither
had
I
as
yet
told
it
to
the
Jews,
nor
to
the
priests,
nor
to
the
nobles,
nor
to
the
rulers,
nor
to
the
rest
that
did
the
work.
Then
said
I
unto
them,
Ye
see
the
evil
case
that
we
are
in,
how
Jerusalem
lieth
waste,
and
the
gates
thereof
are
burned
with
fire:
come
and
let
us
build
up
the
wall
of
Jerusalem,
that
we
be
no
more
a
reproach.
And
I
told
them
of
the
hand
of
my
God
which
was
good
upon
me;
as
also
of
the
king’s
words
that
he
had
spoken
unto
me.
And
they
said,
Let
us
rise
up
and
build.
So
they
strengthened
their
hands
for
the
good
work.
But
when
Sanballat
the
Horonite,
and
Tobiah
the
servant,
the
Ammonite,
and
Geshem
the
Arabian,
heard
it,
they
laughed
us
to
scorn,
and
despised
us,
and
said,
What
is
this
thing
that
ye
do?
will
ye
rebel
against
the
king?
Then
answered
I
them,
and
said
unto
them,
The
God
of
heaven,
he
will
prosper
us;
therefore
we
his
servants
will
arise
and
build:
but
ye
have
no
portion,
nor
right,
nor
memorial
in
Jerusalem.
Then
Eliashib
the
high
priest
rose
up
with
his
brethren
the
priests,
and
they
builded
the
sheep
gate;
they
sanctified
it,
and
set
up
the
doors
of
it;
even
unto
the
tower
of Hammeah
they
sanctified
it,
unto
the
tower
of
Hananel.
And
next
unto
him
builded
the
men
of
Jericho.
And
next
to
them
builded
Zaccur
the
son
of
Imri.
And
the
fish
gate
did
the
sons
of
Hassenaah
build;
they
laid
the
beams
thereof,
and
set
up
the
doors
thereof,
the
bolts
thereof,
and
the
bars
thereof.
And
next
unto
them
repaired
Meremoth
the
son
of
Uriah,
the
son
of
Hakkoz.
And
next
unto
them
repaired
Meshullam
the
son
of
Berechiah,
the
son
of
Meshezabel.
And
next
unto
them
repaired
Zadok
the
son
of
Baana.
And
next
unto
them
the
Tekoites
repaired;
but
their
nobles
put
not
their
necks
to
the
work
of
their
lord.
And
the
old
gate
repaired
Joiada
the
son
of
Paseah
and
Meshullam
the
son
of
Besodeiah;
they
laid
the
beams
thereof,
and
set
up
the
doors
thereof,
and
the
bolts
thereof,
and
the
bars
thereof.
And
next
unto
them
repaired
Melatiah
the
Gibeonite,
and
Jadon
the
Meronothite,
the
men
of
Gibeon,
and
of
Mizpah,
which appertained
to
the
throne
of
the
governor
beyond
the
river.
Next
unto
him
repaired
Uzziel
the
son
of
Harhaiah,
goldsmiths.
And
next
unto
him
repaired
Hananiah
one
of
the
apothecaries,
and
they
fortified
Jerusalem
even
unto
the
broad
wall.
And
next
unto
them
repaired
Rephaiah
the
son
of
Hur,
the
ruler
of
half
the
district
of
Jerusalem.
And
next
unto
them
repaired
Jedaiah
the
son
of
Harumaph,
even
over
against
his
house.
And
next
unto
him
repaired
Hattush
the
son
of
Hashabneiah.
Malchijah
the
son
of
Harim,
and
Hasshub
the
son
of
Pahath-moab,
repaired
another
portion,
and
the
tower
of
the
furnaces.
And
next
unto
him
repaired
Shallum
the
son
of
Hallohesh,
the
ruler
of
half
the
district
of
Jerusalem,
he
and
his
daughters.
The
valley
gate
repaired
Hanun,
and
the
inhabitants
of
Zanoah;
they
built
it,
and
set
up
the
doors
thereof,
the
bolts
thereof,
and
the
bars
thereof,
and
a
thousand
cubits
of
the
wall
unto
the
dung
gate.
And
the
dung
gate
repaired
Malchijah
the
son
of
Rechab,
the
ruler
of
the
district
of
Beth-haccherem;
he
built
it,
and
set
up
the
doors
thereof,
the
bolts
thereof,
and
the
bars
thereof.
And
the
fountain
gate
repaired
Shallum
the
son
of
Col-hozeh,
the
ruler
of
the
district
of
Mizpah;
he
built
it,
and
covered
it,
and
set
up
the
doors
thereof,
the
bolts
thereof,
and
the
bars
thereof,
and
the
wall
of
the
pool
of
Shelah
by
the
king’s
garden,
even
unto
the
stairs
that
go
down
from
the
city
of
David.
After
him
repaired
Nehemiah
the
son
of
Azbuk,
the
ruler
of
half
the
district
of
Beth-zur,
unto
the
place
over
against
the
sepulchres
of
David,
and
unto
the
pool
that
was
made,
and
unto
the
house
of
the
mighty
men.
After
him
repaired
the
Levites,
Rehum
the
son
of
Bani.
Next
unto
him
repaired
Hashabiah,
the
ruler
of
half
the
district
of
Keilah,
for
his
district.
After
him
repaired
their
brethren,
Bavvai
the
son
of
Henadad,
the
ruler
of
half
the
district
of
Keilah.
And
next
to
him
repaired
Ezer
the
son
of
Jeshua,
the
ruler
of
Mizpah,
another
portion,
over
against
the
going
up
to
the
armoury
at
the
turning
of
the
wall.
After
him
Baruch
the
son
of
Zabbai
earnestly
repaired
another
portion,
from
the
turning
of
the
wall
unto
the
door
of
the
house
of
Eliashib
the
high
priest.
After
him
repaired
Meremoth
the
son
of
Uriah
the
son
of
Hakkoz
another
portion,
from
the
door
of
the
house
of
Eliashib
even
to
the
end
of
the
house
of
Eliashib.
And
after
him
repaired
the
priests,
the
men
of
the
Plain.
After
them
repaired
Benjamin
and
Hasshub
over
against
their
house.
After
them
repaired
Azariah
the
son
of
Maaseiah
the
son
of
Ananiah
beside
his
own
house.
After
him
repaired
Binnui
the
son
of
Henadad
another
portion,
from
the
house
of
Azariah
unto
the
turning
of
the
wall,
and
unto
the
corner.
Palal
the
son
of
Uzai
repaired
over
against
the
turning
of
the
wall,
and
the
tower
that
standeth
out
from
the
upper
house
of
the
king,
which
is
by
the
court
of
the
guard.
After
him
Pedaiah
the
son
of
Parosh
repaired.
(Now
the
Nethinim
dwelt
in
Ophel,
unto
the
place
over
against
the
water
gate
toward
the
east,
and
the
tower
that
standeth
out.)
After
him
the
Tekoites
repaired
another
portion,
over
against
the
great
tower
that
standeth
out,
and
unto
the
wall
of
Ophel.
Above
the
horse
gate
repaired
the
priests,
every
one
over
against
his
own
house.
After
them
repaired
Zadok
the
son
of
Immer
over
against
his
own
house.
And
after
him
repaired
Shemaiah
the
son
of
Shecaniah,
the
keeper
of
the
east
gate.
After
him
repaired
Hananiah
the
son
of
Shelemiah,
and
Hanun
the
sixth
son
of
Zalaph,
another
portion.
After
him
repaired
Meshullam
the
son
of
Berechiah
over
against
his
chamber.
After
him
repaired
Malchijah
one
of
the
goldsmiths
unto
the
house
of
the
Nethinim,
and
of
the
merchants,
over
against
the
gate
of Hammiphkad,
and
to
the
ascent
of
the
corner.
And
between
the
ascent
of
the
corner
and
the
sheep
gate
repaired
the
goldsmiths
and
the
merchants.
But
it
came
to
pass
that,
when
Sanballat
heard
that
we
builded
the
wall,
he
was
wroth,
and
took
great
indignation,
and
mocked
the
Jews.
And
he
spake
before
his
brethren
and
the
army
of
Samaria,
and
said,
What
do
these
feeble
Jews?
will
they
fortify
themselves?
will
they
sacrifice?
will
they
make
an
end
in
a
day?
will
they
revive
the
stones
out
of
the
heaps
of
rubbish,
seeing
they
are
burned?
Now
Tobiah
the
Ammonite
was
by
him,
and
he
said,
Even
that
which
they
build,
if
a
fox
go
up,
he
shall
break
down
their
stone
wall.
Hear,
O
our
God;
for
we
are
despised:
and
turn
back
their
reproach
upon
their
own
head,
and
give
them
up
to
spoiling
in
a
land
of
captivity:
and
cover
not
their
iniquity,
and
let
not
their
sin
be
blotted
out
from
before
thee:
for
they
have
provoked
thee
to
anger
before
the
builders.
So
we
built
the
wall;
and
all
the
wall
was
joined
together
unto
half
the
height
thereof:
for
the
people
had
a
mind
to
work.
But
it
came
to
pass
that,
when
Sanballat,
and
Tobiah,
and
the
Arabians,
and
the
Ammonites,
and
the
Ashdodites,
heard
that
the
repairing
of
the
walls
of
Jerusalem
went
forward,
and
that
the
breaches
began
to
be
stopped,
then
they
were
very
wroth;
and
they
conspired
all
of
them
together
to
come
and
fight
against
Jerusalem,
and
to
cause
confusion
therein.
But
we
made
our
prayer
unto
our
God,
and
set
a
watch
against
them
day
and
night,
because
of
them.
And
Judah
said,
The
strength
of
the
bearers
of
burdens
is
decayed,
and
there
is
much
rubbish;
so
that
we
are
not
able
to
build
the
wall.
And
our
adversaries
said,
They
shall
not
know,
neither
see,
till
we
come
into
the
midst
of
them,
and
slay
them,
and
cause
the
work
to
cease.
And
it
came
to
pass
that,
when
the
Jews
which
dwelt
by
them
came,
they
said
unto
us
ten
times
from
all
places,
Ye
must
return
unto
us.
Therefore
set
I
in
the
lowest
parts
of
the
space
behind
the
wall,
In
the
open
places,
I
even
set
the
people
after
their
families
with
their
swords,
their
spears,
and
their
bows.
And
I
looked,
and
rose
up,
and
said
unto
the
nobles,
and
to
the
rulers,
and
to
the
rest
of
the
people,
Be
not
ye
afraid
of
them:
remember
the
Lord,
which
is
great
and
terrible,
and
fight
for
your
brethren,
your
sons
and
your
daughters,
your
wives
and
your
houses.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
our
enemies
heard
that
it
was
known
unto
us,
and
God
had
brought
their
counsel
to
nought,
that
we
returned
all
of
us
to
the
wall,
every
one
unto
his
work.
And
it
came
to
pass
from
that
time
forth,
that
half
of
my
servants
wrought
in
the
work,
and
half
of
them
held
the
spears,
the
shields,
and
the
bows,
and
the
coats
of
mail;
and
the
rulers
were
behind
all
the
house
of
Judah.
They
that
builded
the
wall
and
they
that
bare
burdens
laded
themselves,
every
one
with
one
of
his
hands
wrought
in
the
work,
and
with
the
other
held
his
weapon;
and
the
builders,
every
one
had
his
sword
girded
by
his
side,
and
so
builded.
And
he
that
sounded
the
trumpet
was
by
me.
And
I
said
unto
the
nobles,
and
to
the
rulers
and
to
the
rest
of
the
people,
The
work
is
great
and
large,
and
we
are
separated
upon
the
wall,
one
far
from
another:
in
what
place
soever
ye
hear
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
resort
ye
thither
unto
us;
our
God
shall
fight
for
us.
So
we
wrought
in
the
work:
and
half
of
them
held
the
spears
from
the
rising
of
the
morning
till
the
stars
appeared.
Likewise
at
the
same
time
said
I
unto
the
people,
Let
every
one
with
his
servant
lodge
within
Jerusalem,
that
in
the
night
they
may
be
a
guard
to
us,
and
may
labour
in
the
day.
So
neither
I,
nor
my
brethren,
nor
my
servants,
nor
the
men
of
the
guard
which
followed
me,
none
of
us
put
off
our
clothes,
every
one
went
with
his
weapon
to
the
water.
Then
there
arose
a
great
cry
of
the
people
and
of
their
wives
against
their
brethren
the
Jews.
For
there
were
that
said,
We,
our
sons
and
our
daughters,
are
many:
let
us
get
corn,
that
we
may
eat
and
live.
Some
also
there
were
that
said,
We
are
mortgaging
our
fields,
and
our
vineyards,
and
our
houses:
let
us
get
corn,
because
of
the
dearth.
There
were
also
that
said,
We
have
borrowed
money
for
the
king’s
tribute
upon
our
fields
and
our
vineyards.
Yet
now
our
flesh
is
as
the
flesh
of
our
brethren,
our
children
as
their
children:
and,
lo,
we
bring
into
bondage
our
sons
and
our
daughters
to
be
servants,
and
some
of
our
daughters
are
brought
into
bondage
already:
neither
is
it
in
our
power
to
help
it;
for
other
men
have
our
fields
and
our
vineyards.
And
I
was
very
angry
when
I
heard
their
cry
and
these
words.
Then
I
consulted
with
myself,
and
contended
with
the
nobles
and
the
rulers,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
exact
usury,
every
one
of
his
brother.
And
I
held
a
great
assembly
against
them.
And
I
said
unto
them,
We
after
our
ability
have
redeemed
our
brethren
the
Jews,
which
were
sold
unto
the
heathen;
and
would
ye
even
sell
your
brethren,
and
should
they
be
sold
unto
us?
Then
held
they
their
peace,
and
found
never
a
word.
Also
I
said,
The
thing
that
ye
do
is
not
good:
ought
ye
not
to
walk
in
the
fear
of
our
God,
because
of
the
reproach
of
the
heathen
our
enemies?
And
I
likewise,
my
brethren
and
my
servants,
do
lend
them
money
and
corn
on
usury.
I
pray
you,
let
us
leave
off
this
usury.
Restore,
I
pray
you,
to
them,
even
this
day,
their
fields,
their
vineyards,
their
oliveyards,
and
their
houses,
also
the
hundredth
part
of
the
money,
and
of
the
corn,
the
wine,
and
the
oil,
that
ye
exact
of
them.
Then
said
they,
We
will
restore
them,
and
will
require
nothing
of
them;
so
will
we
do,
even
as
thou
sayest.
Then
I
called
the
priests,
and
took
an
oath
of
them,
that
they
should
do
according
to
this
promise.
Also
I
shook
out
my
lap,
and
said,
So
God
shake
out
every
man
from
his
house,
and
from
his
labour,
that
performeth
not
this
promise;
even
thus
be
he
shaken
out,
and
emptied.
And
all
the
congregation
said,
Amen,
and
praised
the
LORD.
And
the
people
did
according
to
this
promise.
Moreover
from
the
time
that
I
was
appointed
to
be
their
governor
in
the
land
of
Judah,
from
the
twentieth
year
even
unto
the
two
and
thirtieth
year
of
Artaxerxes
the
king,
that
is,
twelve
years,
I
and
my
brethren
have
not
eaten
the
bread
of
the
governor.
But
the
former
governors
that
were
before
me
were
chargeable
unto
the
people,
and
took
of
them
bread
and
wine,
beside
forty
shekels
of
silver;
yea,
even
their
servants
bare
rule
over
the
people:
but
so
did
not
I,
because
of
the
fear
of
God.
Yea,
also
I
continued
in
the
work
of
this
wall,
neither
bought
we
any
land:
and
all
my
servants
were
gathered
thither
unto
the
work.
Moreover
there
were
at
my
table
of
the
Jews
and
the
rulers
an
hundred
and
fifty
men,
beside
those
that
came
unto
us
from
among
the
heathen
that
were
round
about
us.
Now
that
which
was
prepared
for
one
day
was
one
ox
and
six
choice
sheep;
also
fowls
were
prepared
for
me,
and
once
in
ten
days
store
of
all
sorts
of
wine:
yet
for
all
this
I
demanded
not
the
bread
of
the
governor,
because
the
bondage
was
heavy
upon
this
people.
Remember
unto
me,
O
my
God,
for
good,
all
that
I
have
done
for
this
people.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
when
it
was
reported
to
Sanballat
and
Tobiah,
and
to
Geshem
the
Arabian,
and
unto
the
rest
of
our
enemies,
that
I
had
builded
the
wall,
and
that
there
was
no
breach
left
therein; (though
even
unto
that
time
I
had
not
set
up
the
doors
in
the
gates;)
that
Sanballat
and
Geshem
sent
unto
me,
saying,
Come,
let
us
meet
together
in
one
of
the
villages
in
the
plain
of
Ono.
But
they
thought
to
do
me
mischief.
And
I
sent
messengers
unto
them,
saying,
I
am
doing
a
great
work,
so
that
I
cannot
come
down:
Why
should
the
work
cease,
whilst
I
leave
it,
and
come
down
to
you?
And
they
sent
unto
me
four
times
after
this
sort;
and
I
answered
them
after
the
same
manner.
Then
sent
Sanballat
his
servant
unto
me
in
like
manner
the
fifth
time
with
an
open
letter
in
his
hand;
wherein
was
written,
It
is
reported
among
the
nations,
and
Gashmu
saith
it,
that
thou
and
the
Jews
think
to
rebel;
for
which
cause
thou
buildest
the
wall:
and
thou
wouldest
be
their
king,
according
to
these
words.
And
thou
hast
also
appointed
prophets
to
preach
of
thee
at
Jerusalem,
saying,
There
is
a
king
in
Judah:
and
now
shall
it
be
reported
to
the
king
according
to
these
words.
Come
now
therefore,
and
let
us
take
counsel
together.
Then
I
sent
unto
him,
saying,
There
are
no
such
things
done
as
thou
sayest,
but
thou
feignest
them
out
of
thine
own
heart.
For
they
all
would
have
made
us
afraid,
saying,
Their
hands
shall
be
weakened
from
the
work,
that
it
be
not
done.
But
now,
O
God,
strengthen
thou
my
hands.
And
I
went
unto
the
house
of
Shemaiah
the
son
of
Delaiah
the
son
of
Mehetabel,
who
was
shut
up;
and
he
said,
Let
us
meet
together
in
the
house
of
God,
within
the
temple,
and
let
us
shut
the
doors
of
the
temple:
for
they
will
come
to
slay
thee;
yea,
in
the
night
will
they
come
to
slay
thee.
And
I
said,
Should
such
a
man
as
I
flee?
and
who
is
there,
that,
being
such
as
I,
would
go
into
the
temple
to
save
his
life?
I
will
not
go
in.
And
I
discerned,
and,
lo,
God
had
not
sent
him:
but
he
pronounced
this
prophecy
against
me:
and
Tobiah
and
Sanballat
had
hired
him.
For
this
cause
was
he
hired,
that
I
should
be
afraid,
and
do
so,
and
sin,
and
that
they
might
have
matter
for
an
evil
report,
that
they
might
reproach
me.
Remember,
O
my
God,
Tobiah
and
Sanballat
according
to
these
their
works,
and
also
the
prophetess
Noadiah,
and
the
rest
of
the
prophets,
that
would
have
put
me
in
fear.
So
the
wall
was
finished
in
the
twenty
and
fifth
day
of
the
month
Elul,
in
fifty
and
two
days.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
all
our
enemies
heard
thereof,
that
all
the
heathen
that
were
about
us
feared,
and
were
much
cast
down
in
their
own
eyes:
for
they
perceived
that
this
work
was
wrought
of
our
God.
Moreover
in
those
days
the
nobles
of
Judah
sent
many
letters
unto
Tobiah,
and
the
letters
of
Tobiah
came
unto
them.
For
there
were
many
in
Judah
sworn
unto
him,
because
he
was
the
son
in
law
of
Shecaniah
the
son
of
Arah;
and
his
son
Jehohanan
had
taken
the
daughter
of
Meshullam
the
son
of
Berechiah
to
wife.
Also
they
spake
of
his
good
deeds
before
me,
and
reported
my
words
to
him.
And
Tobiah
sent
letters
to
put
me
in
fear.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
wall
was
built,
and
I
had
set
up
the
doors,
and
the
porters
and
the
singers
and
the
Levites
were
appointed,
that
I
gave
my
brother
Hanani,
and
Hananiah
the
governor
of
the
castle,
charge
over
Jerusalem:
for
he
was
a
faithful
man,
and
feared
God
above
many.
And
I
said
unto
them,
Let
not
the
gates
of
Jerusalem
be
opened
until
the
sun
be
hot;
and
while
they
stand
on
guard,
let
them
shut
the
doors,
and
bar
ye
them:
and
appoint
watches
of
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
every
one
in
his
watch,
and
every
one
to
be
over
against
his
house.
Now
the
city
was
wide
and
large:
but
the
people
were
few
therein,
and
the
houses
were
not
builded.
And
my
God
put
into
my
heart
to
gather
together
the
nobles,
and
the
rulers,
and
the
people,
that
they
might
be
reckoned
by
genealogy.
And
I
found
the
book
of
the
genealogy
of
them
which
came
up
at
the
first,
and
I
found
written
therein:
These
are
the
children
of
the
province,
that
went
up
out
of
the
captivity
of
those
that
had
been
carried
away,
whom
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
of
Babylon
had
carried
away,
and
that
returned
unto
Jerusalem
and
to
Judah,
every
one
unto
his
city;
who
came
with
Zerubbabel,
Jeshua,
Nehemiah,
Azariah,
Raamiah,
Nahamani,
Mordecai,
Bilshan,
Mispereth,
Bigvai,
Nehum,
Baanah.
The
number
of
the
men
of
the
people
of
Israel:
The
children
of
Parosh,
two
thousand
an
hundred
and
seventy
and
two.
The
children
of
Shephatiah,
three
hundred
seventy
and
two.
The
children
of
Arah,
six
hundred
fifty
and
two.
The
children
of
Pahath-moab,
of
the
children
of
Jeshua
and
Joab,
two
thousand
and
eight
hundred
and
eighteen.
The
children
of
Elam,
a
thousand
two
hundred
fifty
and
four.
The
children
of
Zattu,
eight
hundred
forty
and
five.
The
children
of
Zaccai,
seven
hundred
and
threescore.
The
children
of
Binnui,
six
hundred
forty
and
eight.
The
children
of
Bebai,
six
hundred
twenty
and
eight.
The
children
of
Azgad,
two
thousand
three
hundred
twenty
and
two.
The
children
of
Adonikam,
six
hundred
threescore
and
seven.
The
children
of
Bigvai,
two
thousand
threescore
and
seven.
The
children
of
Adin,
six
hundred
fifty
and
five.
The
children
of
Ater,
of
Hezekiah,
ninety
and
eight.
The
children
of
Hashum,
three
hundred
twenty
and
eight.
The
children
of
Bezai,
three
hundred
twenty
and
four.
The
children
of
Hariph,
an
hundred
and
twelve.
The
children
of
Gibeon,
ninety
and
five.
The
men
of
Beth-lehem
and
Netophah,
an
hundred
fourscore
and
eight.
The
men
of
Anathoth,
an
hundred
twenty
and
eight.
The
men
of
Beth-azmaveth,
forty
and
two.
The
men
of
Kirjath-jearim,
Chephirah,
and
Beeroth,
seven
hundred
forty
and
three.
The
men
of
Ramah
and
Geba,
six
hundred
twenty
and
one.
The
men
of
Michmas,
an
hundred
and
twenty
and
two.
The
men
of
Beth-el
and
Ai,
an
hundred
twenty
and
three.
The
men
of
the
other
Nebo,
fifty
and
two.
The
children
of
the
other
Elam,
a
thousand
two
hundred
fifty
and
four.
The
children
of
Harim,
three
hundred
and
twenty.
The
children
of
Jericho,
three
hundred
forty
and
five.
The
children
of
Lod,
Hadid,
and
Ono,
seven
hundred
twenty
and
one.
The
children
of
Senaah,
three
thousand
nine
hundred
and
thirty.
The
priests:
the
children
of
Jedaiah,
of
the
house
of
Jeshua,
nine
hundred
seventy
and
three.
The
children
of
Immer,
a
thousand
fifty
and
two.
The
children
of
Pashhur,
a
thousand
two
hundred
forty
and
seven.
The
children
of
Harim,
a
thousand
and
seventeen.
The
Levites:
the
children
of
Jeshua,
of
Kadmiel,
of
the
children
of
Hodevah,
seventy
and
four.
The
singers:
the
children
of
Asaph,
an
hundred
forty
and
eight.
The
porters:
the
children
of
Shallum,
the
children
of
Ater,
the
children
of
Talmon,
the
children
of
Akkub,
the
children
of
Hatita,
the
children
of
Shobai,
an
hundred
thirty
and
eight.
The
Nethinim:
the
children
of
Ziha,
the
children
of
Hasupha,
the
children
of
Tabbaoth;
the
children
of
Keros,
the
children
of
Sia,
the
children
of
Padon;
the
children
of
Lebana,
the
children
of
Hagaba,
the
children
of Salmai;
the
children
of
Hanan,
the
children
of
Giddel,
the
children
of
Gahar;
the
children
of
Reaiah,
the
children
of
Rezin,
the
children
of
Nekoda;
the
children
of
Gazzam,
the
children
of
Uzza,
the
children
of
Paseah;
The
children
of
Besai,
the
children
of
Meunim,
the
children
of
Nephushesim;
the
children
of
Bakbuk,
the
children
of
Hakupha,
the
children
of
Harhur;
the
children
of
Bazlith,
the
children
of
Mehida,
the
children
of
Harsha;
the
children
of
Barkos,
the
children
of
Sisera,
the
children
of
Temah;
the
children
of
Neziah,
the
children
of
Hatipha.
The
children
of
Solomon’s
servants:
the
children
of
Sotai,
the
children
of
Sophereth,
the
children
of
Perida;
the
children
of
Jaala,
the
children
of
Darkon,
the
children
of
Giddel;
the
children
of
Shephatiah,
the
children
of
Hattil,
the
children
of
Pochereth-hazzebaim,
the
children
of
Amon.
All
the
Nethinim,
and
the
children
of
Solomon’s
servants,
were
three
hundred
ninety
and
two.
And
these
were
they
which
went
up
from
Tel-melah,
Tel-harsha,
Cherub,
Addon,
and
Immer:
but
they
could
not
shew
their
fathers’
houses,
nor
their
seed,
whether
they
were
of
Israel:
The
children
of
Delaiah,
the
children
of
Tobiah,
the
children
of
Nekoda,
six
hundred
forty
and
two.
And
of
the
priests:
the
children
of
Hobaiah,
the
children
of
Hakkoz,
the
children
of
Barzillai,
which
took
a
wife
of
the
daughters
of
Barzillai
the
Gileadite,
and
was
called
after
their
name.
These
sought
their
register
among
those
that
were
reckoned
by
genealogy,
but
it
was
not
found:
therefore
were
they deemed
polluted
and
put
from
the
priesthood.
And
the
Tirshatha
said
unto
them,
that
they
should
not
eat
of
the
most
holy
things,
till
there
stood
up
a
priest
with
Urim
and
Thummim.
The
whole
congregation
together
was
forty
and
two
thousand
three
hundred
and
threescore,
beside
their
menservants
and
their
maidservants,
of
whom
there
were
seven
thousand
three
hundred
thirty
and
seven,
and
they
had
two
hundred
forty
and
five
singing
men
and
singing
women.
Their
horses
were
seven
hundred
thirty
and
six;
their
mules,
two
hundred
forty
and
five;
their
camels,
four
hundred
thirty
and
five;
their
asses,
six
thousand
seven
hundred
and
twenty.
And
some
from
among
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
gave
unto
the
work.
The
Tirshatha
gave
to
the
treasury
a
thousand
darics
of
gold,
fifty
basons,
five
hundred
and
thirty
priests’
garments.
And
some
of
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
gave
into
the
treasury
of
the
work
twenty
thousand
darics
of
gold,
and
two
thousand
and
two
hundred
pounds
of
silver.
And
that
which
the
rest
of
the
people
gave
was
twenty
thousand
darics
of
gold,
and
two
thousand
pounds
of
silver,
and
threescore
and
seven
priests’
garments.
So
the
priests,
and
the
Levites,
and
the
porters,
and
the
singers,
and
some
of
the
people,
and
the
Nethinim,
and
all
Israel,
dwelt
in
their
cities.
And
when
the
seventh
month
was
come,
the
children
of
Israel
were
in
their
cities.
And
all
the
people
gathered
themselves
together
as
one
man
into
the
broad
place
that
was
before
the
water
gate;
and
they
spake
unto
Ezra
the
scribe
to
bring
the
book
of
the
law
of
Moses,
which
the
LORD
had
commanded
to
Israel.
And
Ezra
the
priest
brought
the
law
before
the
congregation,
both
men
and
women,
and
all
that
could
hear
with
understanding,
upon
the
first
day
of
the
seventh
month.
And
he
read
therein
before
the
broad
place
that
was
before
the
water
gate
from
early
morning
until
midday,
in
the
presence
of
the
men
and
the
women,
and
of
those
that
could
understand;
and
the
ears
of
all
the
people
were
attentive
unto
the
book
of
the
law.
And
Ezra
the
scribe
stood
upon
a
pulpit
of
wood,
which
they
had
made
for
the
purpose;
and
beside
him
stood
Mattithiah,
and
Shema,
and
Anaiah,
and
Uriah,
and
Hilkiah,
and
Maaseiah,
on
his
right
hand;
and
on
his
left
hand,
Pedaiah,
and
Mishael,
and
Malchijah,
and
Hashum,
and
Hashbaddanah,
Zechariah,
and
Meshullam.
And
Ezra
opened
the
book
in
the
sight
of
all
the
people; (for
he
was
above
all
the
people;)
and
when
he
opened
it,
all
the
people
stood
up:
and
Ezra
blessed
the
LORD,
the
great
God.
And
all
the
people
answered,
Amen,
Amen,
with
the
lifting
up
of
their
hands:
and
they
bowed
their
heads,
and
worshipped
the
LORD
with
their
faces
to
the
ground.
Also
Jeshua,
and
Bani,
and
Sherebiah,
Jamin,
Akkub,
Shabbethai,
Hodiah,
Maaseiah,
Kelita,
Azariah,
Jozabad,
Hanan,
Pelaiah,
and
the
Levites,
caused
the
people
to
understand
the
law:
and
the
people
stood
in
their
place.
And
they
read
in
the
book,
in
the
law
of
God,
distinctly;
and
they
gave
the
sense,
so
that
they
understood
the
reading.
And
Nehemiah,
which
was
the
Tirshatha,
and
Ezra
the
priest
the
scribe,
and
the
Levites
that
taught
the
people,
said
unto
all
the
people,
This
day
is
holy
unto
the
LORD
your
God;
mourn
not,
nor
weep.
For
all
the
people
wept,
when
they
heard
the
words
of
the
law.
Then
he
said
unto
them,
Go
your
way,
eat
the
fat,
and
drink
the
sweet,
and
send
portions
unto
him
for
whom
nothing
is
prepared:
for
this
day
is
holy
unto
our
Lord:
neither
be
ye
grieved;
for
the
joy
of
the
LORD
is
your
strength.
So
the
Levites
stilled
all
the
people,
saying,
Hold
your
peace,
for
the
day
is
holy;
neither
be
ye
grieved.
And
all
the
people
went
their
way
to
eat,
and
to
drink,
and
to
send
portions,
and
to
make
great
mirth,
because
they
had
understood
the
words
that
were
declared
unto
them.
And
on
the
second
day
were
gathered
together
the
heads
of
fathers’
houses
of
all
the
people,
the
priests,
and
the
Levites,
unto
Ezra
the
scribe,
even
to
give
attention
to
the
words
of
the
law.
And
they
found
written
in
the
law,
how
that
the
LORD
had
commanded
by
Moses,
that
the
children
of
Israel
should
dwell
in
booths
in
the
feast
of
the
seventh
month:
and
that
they
should
publish
and
proclaim
in
all
their
cities,
and
in
Jerusalem,
saying,
Go
forth
unto
the
mount,
and
fetch
olive
branches,
and
branches
of
wild
olive,
and
myrtle
branches,
and
palm
branches,
and
branches
of
thick
trees,
to
make
booths,
as
it
is
written.
So
the
people
went
forth,
and
brought
them,
and
made
themselves
booths,
every
one
upon
the
roof
of
his
house,
and
in
their
courts,
and
in
the
courts
of
the
house
of
God,
and
in
the
broad
place
of
the
water
gate,
and
in
the
broad
place
of
the
gate
of
Ephraim.
And
all
the
congregation
of
them
that
were
come
again
out
of
the
captivity
made
booths,
and
dwelt
in
the
booths:
for
since
the
days
of
Jeshua
the
son
of
Nun
unto
that
day
had
not
the
children
of
Israel
done
so.
And
there
was
very
great
gladness.
Also
day
by
day,
from
the
first
day
unto
the
last
day,
he
read
in
the
book
of
the
law
of
God.
And
they
kept
the
feast
seven
days;
and
on
the
eighth
day
was
a
solemn
assembly
according
unto
the
ordinance.
Now
in
the
twenty
and
fourth
day
of
this
month
the
children
of
Israel
were
assembled
with
fasting,
and
with
sackcloth,
and
earth
upon
them.
And
the
seed
of
Israel
separated
themselves
from
all
strangers,
and
stood
and
confessed
their
sins,
and
the
iniquities
of
their
fathers.
And
they
stood
up
in
their
place,
and
read
in
the
book
of
the
law
of
the
LORD
their
God
a
fourth
part
of
the
day;
and
another
fourth
part
they
confessed,
and
worshipped
the
LORD
their
God.
Then
stood
up
upon
the
stairs
of
the
Levites,
Jeshua,
and
Bani,
Kadmiel,
Shebaniah,
Bunni,
Sherebiah,
Bani,
and
Chenani,
and
cried
with
a
loud
voice
unto
the
LORD
their
God.
Then
the
Levites,
Jeshua,
and
Kadmiel,
Bani,
Hashabneiah,
Sherebiah,
Hodiah,
Shebaniah,
and
Pethahiah,
said,
Stand
up
and
bless
the
LORD
your
God
from
everlasting
to
everlasting:
and
blessed
be
thy
glorious
name,
which
is
exalted
above
all
blessing
and
praise.
Thou
art
the
LORD,
even
thou
alone;
thou
hast
made
heaven,
the
heaven
of
heavens,
with
all
their
host,
the
earth
and
all
things
that
are
thereon,
the
seas
and
all
that
is
in
them,
and
thou
preservest
them
all;
and
the
host
of
heaven
worshippeth
thee.
Then
art
the
LORD
the
God,
who
didst
choose
Abram
and
broughtest
him
forth
out
of
Ur
of
the
Chaldees,
and
gavest
him
the
name
of
Abraham;
and
foundest
his
heart
faithful
before
thee,
and
madest
a
covenant
with
him
to
give
the
land
of
the
Canaanite,
the
Hittite,
the
Amorite,
and
the
Perizzite,
and
the
Jebusite,
and
the
Girgashite,
even
to
give
it
unto
his
seed,
and
hast
performed
thy
words;
for
thou
art
righteous.
And
thou
sawest
the
affliction
of
our
fathers
in
Egypt,
and
heardest
their
cry
by
the
Red
Sea;
and
shewedst
signs
and
wonders
upon
Pharaoh,
and
on
all
his
servants,
and
on
all
the
people
of
his
land;
for
thou
knewest
that
they
dealt
proudly
against
them;
and
didst
get
thee
a
name,
as
it
is
this
day.
And
thou
didst
divide
the
sea
before
them,
so
that
they
went
through
the
midst
of
the
sea
on
the
dry
land;
and
their
pursuers
thou
didst
cast
into
the
depths,
as
a
stone
into
the
mighty
waters.
Moreover
thou
leddest
them
in
a
pillar
of
cloud
by
day;
and
in
a
pillar
of
fire
by
night,
to
give
them
light
in
the
way
wherein
they
should
go.
Thou
camest
down
also
upon
mount
Sinai,
and
spakest
with
them
from
heaven,
and
gavest
them
right
judgments
and
true
laws,
good
statutes
and
commandments:
and
madest
known
unto
them
thy
holy
sabbath,
and
commandedst
them
commandments,
and
statutes,
and
a
law,
by
the
hand
of
Moses
thy
servant:
and
gavest
them
bread
from
heaven
for
their
hunger,
and
broughtest
forth
water
for
them
out
of
the
rock
for
their
thirst,
and
commandedst
them
that
they
should
go
in
to
possess
the
land
which
thou hadst
lifted
up
thine
hand
to
give
them.
But
they
and
our
fathers
dealt
proudly,
and
hardened
their
neck,
and
hearkened
not
to
thy
commandments,
and
refused
to
obey,
neither
were
mindful
of
thy
wonders
that
thou
didst
among
them;
but
hardened
their
neck,
and
in
their
rebellion
appointed
a
captain
to
return
to
their
bondage:
but
thou
art
a
God
ready
to
pardon,
gracious
and
full
of
compassion,
slow
to
anger,
and
plenteous
in
mercy,
and
forsookest
them
not.
Yea,
when
they
had
made
them
a
molten
calf,
and
said,
This
is
thy
God
that
brought
thee
up
out
of
Egypt,
and
had
wrought
great
provocations;
yet
thou
in
thy
manifold
mercies
forsookest
them
not
in
the
wilderness:
the
pillar
of
cloud
departed
not
from
over
them
by
day,
to
lead
them
in
the
way;
neither
the
pillar
of
fire
by
night,
to
shew
them
light,
and
the
way
wherein
they
should
go.
Thou
gavest
also
thy
good
spirit
to
instruct
them,
and
withheldest
not
thy
manna
from
their
mouth,
and
gavest
them
water
for
their
thirst.
Yea,
forty
years
didst
thou
sustain
them
in
the
wilderness,
and
they
lacked
nothing;
their
clothes
waxed
not
old,
and
their
feet
swelled
not.
Moreover
thou
gavest
them
kingdoms
and
peoples,
which
thou
didst
allot
after
their
portions:
so
they
possessed
the
land
of
Sihon,
even
the
land
of
the
king
of
Heshbon,
and
the
land
of
Og
king
of
Bashan.
Their
children
also
multipliedst
thou
as
the
stars
of
heaven,
and
broughtest
them
into
the
land,
concerning
which
thou
didst
say
to
their
fathers,
that
they
should
go
in
to
possess
it.
So
the
children
went
in
and
possessed
the
land,
and
thou
subduedst
before
them
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
the
Canaanites,
and
gavest
them
into
their
hands,
with
their
kings,
and
the
peoples
of
the
land,
that
they
might
do
with
them
as
they
would.
And
they
took
fenced
cities,
and
a
fat
land
and
possessed
houses
full
of
good
things,
cisterns
hewn
out,
vineyards,
and
oliveyards,
and
fruit
trees
in
abundance:
so
they
did
eat,
and
were
filled,
and
became
fat,
and
delighted
themselves
in
thy
great
goodness.
Nevertheless
they
were
disobedient,
and
rebelled
against
thee,
and
cast
thy
law
behind
their
back,
and
slew
thy
prophets
which
testified
against
them
to
turn
them
again
unto
thee,
and
they
wrought
great
provocations.
Therefore
thou
deliveredst
them
into
the
hand
of
their
adversaries,
who
distressed
them:
and
in
the
time
of
their
trouble,
when
they
cried
unto
thee,
thou
heardest
from
heaven;
and
according
to
thy
manifold
mercies
thou
gavest
them
saviours
who
saved
them
out
of
the
hand
of
their
adversaries.
But
after
they
had
rest,
they
did
evil
again
before
thee:
therefore
leftest
thou
them
in
the
hand
of
their
enemies,
so
that
they
had
the
dominion
over
them:
yet
when
they
returned,
and
cried
unto
thee,
thou
heardest
from
heaven;
and
many
times
didst
thou
deliver
them
according
to
thy
mercies;
and
testifiedst
against
them,
that
thou mightest
bring
them
again
unto
thy
law:
yet
they
dealt
proudly,
and
hearkened
not
unto
thy
commandments,
but
sinned
against
thy
judgments, (which
if
a
man
do,
he
shall
live
in
them,)
and
withdrew
the
shoulder,
and
hardened
their
neck,
and
would
not
hear.
Yet
many
years
didst
thou
bear
with
them,
and
testifiedst
against
them
by
thy
spirit
through
thy
prophets:
yet
would
they
not
give
ear:
therefore
gavest
thou
them
into
the
hand
of
the
peoples
of
the
lands.
Nevertheless
in
thy
manifold
mercies
thou
didst
not
make
a
full
end
of
them,
nor
forsake
them;
for
thou
art
a
gracious
and
merciful
God.
Now
therefore,
our
God,
the
great,
the
mighty,
and
the
terrible
God,
who
keepest
covenant
and
mercy,
let
not
all
the
travail
seem
little
before
thee,
that
hath
come
upon
us,
on
our
kings,
on
our
princes,
and
on
our
priests,
and
on
our
prophets,
and
on
our
fathers;
and
on
all
thy
people,
since
the
time
of
the
kings
of
Assyria
unto
this
day.
Howbeit
thou
art
just
in
all
that
is
come
upon
us;
for
thou
hast
dealt
truly,
but
we
have
done
wickedly:
neither
have
our
kings,
our
princes,
our
priests,
nor
our
fathers,
kept
thy
law,
nor
hearkened
unto
thy
commandments
and
thy
testimonies,
wherewith
thou
didst
testify
against
them.
For
they
have
not
served
thee
in
their
kingdom,
and
in
thy
great
goodness
that
thou
gavest
them,
and
in
the
large
and
fat
land
which
thou
gavest
before
them,
neither
turned
they
from
their
wicked
works.
Behold,
we
are
servants
this
day,
and
as
for
the
land
that
thou
gavest
unto
our
fathers
to
eat
the
fruit
thereof
and
the
good
thereof,
behold,
we
are
servants
in
it.
And
it
yieldeth
much
increase
unto
the
kings
whom
thou
hast
set
over
us
because
of
our
sins:
also
they
have
power
over
our
bodies,
and
over
our
cattle,
at
their
pleasure,
and
we
are
in
great
distress.
And
yet
for
all
this
we
make
a
sure
covenant,
and
write
it;
and
our
princes,
our
Levites,
and
our
priests,
seal
unto
it.
Now
those
that
sealed
were,
Nehemiah
the
Tirshatha,
the
son
of
Hacaliah,
and
Zedekiah;
Seraiah,
Azariah,
Jeremiah;
Pashhur,
Amariah,
Malchijah;
Hattush,
Shebaniah,
Malluch;
Harim,
Meremoth,
Obadiah;
Daniel,
Ginnethon,
Baruch;
Meshullam,
Abijah,
Mijamin;
Maaziah,
Bilgai,
Shemaiah:
these
were
the
priests.
And
the
Levites:
namely,
Jeshua
the
son
of
Azaniah,
Binnui
of
the
sons
of
Henadad,
Kadmiel;
and
their
brethren,
Shebaniah,
Hodiah,
Kelita,
Pelaiah,
Hanan;
Mica,
Rehob,
Hashabiah;
Zaccur,
Sherebiah,
Shebaniah;
Hodiah,
Bani,
Beninu.
The
chiefs
of
the
people:
Parosh,
Pahath-moab,
Elam,
Zattu,
Bani;
Bunni,
Azgad,
Bebai;
Adonijah,
Bigvai,
Adin;
Ater,
Hezekiah,
Azzur;
Hodiah,
Hashum,
Bezai;
Hariph,
Anathoth, Nobai;
Magpiash,
Meshullam,
Hezir;
Meshezabel,
Zadok,
Jaddua;
Pelatiah,
Hanan,
Anaiah;
Hoshea,
Hananiah,
Hasshub;
Hallohesh,
Pilha,
Shobek;
Rehum,
Hashabnah,
Maaseiah;
and
Ahiah,
Hanan,
Anan;
Malluch,
Harim,
Baanah.
And
the
rest
of
the
people,
the
priests,
the
Levites,
the
porters,
the
singers,
the
Nethinim,
and
all
they
that
had
separated
themselves
from
the
peoples
of
the
lands
unto
the
law
of
God,
their
wives,
their
sons,
and
their
daughters,
every
one
that
had
knowledge
and
understanding;
They
clave
to
their
brethren,
their
nobles,
and
entered
into
a
curse,
and
into
an
oath,
to
walk
in
God’s
law,
which
was
given
by
Moses
the
servant
of
God,
and
to
observe
and
to
do
all
the
commandments
of
the
LORD
our
Lord,
and
his
judgments
and
his
statutes;
and
that
we
would
not
give
our
daughters
unto
the
peoples
of
the
land,
nor
take
their
daughters
for
our
sons:
and
if
the
peoples
of
the
land
bring
ware
or
any
victuals
on
the
sabbath
day
to
sell,
that
we
would
not
buy
of
them
on
the
sabbath,
or
on
a
holy
day:
and
that
we
would
forgo
the
seventh
year,
and
the
exaction
of
every
debt.
Also
we
made
ordinances
for
us,
to
charge
ourselves
yearly
with
the
third
part
of
a
shekel
for
the
service
of
the
house
of
our
God;
for
the
shewbread,
and
for
the
continual
meal
offering,
and
for
the
continual
burnt
offering,
of
the
sabbaths,
of
the
new
moons,
for
the
set
feasts,
and
for
the
holy
things,
and
for
the
sin
offerings
to
make
atonement
for
Israel,
and
for
all
the
work
of
the
house
of
our
God.
And
we
cast
lots,
the
priests,
the
Levites,
and
the
people,
for
the
wood
offering,
to
bring
it
into
the
house
of
our
God,
according
to
our
fathers’
houses,
at
times
appointed,
year
by
year,
to
burn
upon
the
altar
of
the
LORD
our
God,
as
it
is
written
in
the
law:
and
to
bring
the
firstfruits
of
our
ground,
and
the
firstfruits
of
all
fruit
of
all
manner
of
trees,
year
by
year,
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD:
also
the
firstborn
of
our
sons,
and
of
our
cattle,
as
it
is
written
in
the
law,
and
the
firstlings
of
our
herds
and
of
our
flocks,
to
bring
to
the
house
of
our
God,
unto
the
priests
that
minister
in
the
house
of
our
God:
and
that
we
should
bring
the
firstfruits
of
our
dough,
and
our
heave
offerings,
and
the
fruit
of
all
manner
of
trees,
the
wine
and
the
oil,
unto
the
priests,
to
the
chambers
of
the
house
of
our
God;
and
the
tithes
of
our
ground
unto
the
Levites;
for
they,
the
Levites,
take
the
tithes
in
all
the
cities
of
our
tillage.
And
the
priest
the
son
of
Aaron
shall
be
with
the
Levites,
when
the
Levites
take
tithes:
and
the
Levites
shall
bring
up
the
tithe
of
the
tithes
unto
the
house
of
our
God,
to
the
chambers,
into
the
treasure
house.
For
the
children
of
Israel
and
the
children
of
Levi
shall
bring
the
heave
offering
of
the
corn,
of
the
wine,
and
of
the
oil,
unto
the
chambers,
where
are
the
vessels
of
the
sanctuary,
and
the
priests
that
minister,
and
the
porters,
and
the
singers:
and
we
will
not
forsake
the
house
of
our
God.
And
the
princes
of
the
people
dwelt
in
Jerusalem:
the
rest
of
the
people
also
cast
lots,
to
bring
one
of
ten
to
dwell
in
Jerusalem
the
holy
city,
and
nine
parts
in
the
other
cities.
And
the
people
blessed
all
the
men
that
willingly
offered
themselves
to
dwell
in
Jerusalem.
Now
these
are
the
chiefs
of
the
province
that
dwelt
in
Jerusalem:
but
in
the
cities
of
Judah
dwelt
every
one
in
his
possession
in
their
cities,
to
wit,
Israel,
the
priests,
and
the
Levites,
and
the
Nethinim,
and
the
children
of
Solomon’s
servants.
And
in
Jerusalem
dwelt
certain
of
the
children
of
Judah,
and
of
the
children
of
Benjamin.
Of
the
children
of
Judah:
Athaiah
the
son
of
Uzziah,
the
son
of
Zechariah,
the
son
of
Amariah,
the
son
of
Shephatiah,
the
son
of
Mahalalel,
of
the
children
of
Perez;
and
Maaseiah
the
son
of
Baruch,
the
son
of
Col-hozeh,
the
son
of
Hazaiah,
the
son
of
Adaiah,
the
son
of
Joiarib,
the
son
of
Zechariah,
the
son
of
the
Shilonite.
All
the
sons
of
Perez
that
dwelt
in
Jerusalem
were
four
hundred
threescore
and
eight
valiant
men.
And
these
are
the
sons
of
Benjamin:
Sallu
the
son
of
Meshullam,
the
son
of
Joed,
the
son
of
Pedaiah,
the
son
of
Kolaiah,
the
son
of
Maaseiah,
the
son
of
Ithiel,
the
son
of
Jeshaiah.
And
after
him
Gabbai,
Sallai,
nine
hundred
twenty
and
eight.
And
Joel
the
son
of
Zichri
was
their
overseer:
and
Judah
the
son
of
Hassenuah
was
second
over
the
city.
Of
the
priests:
Jedaiah
the
son
of
Joiarib,
Jachin,
Seraiah
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
the
son
of
Meshullam,
the
son
of
Zadok,
the
son
of
Meraioth,
the
son
of
Ahitub,
the
ruler
of
the
house
of
God,
and
their
brethren
that
did
the
work
of
the
house,
eight
hundred
twenty
and
two:
and
Adaiah
the
son
of
Jeroham,
the
son
of
Pelaliah,
the
son
of
Amzi,
the
son
of
Zechariah,
the
son
of
Pashhur,
the
son
of
Malchijah,
and
his
brethren,
chiefs
of
fathers’
houses,
two
hundred
forty
and
two:
and
Amashsai
the
son
of
Azarel,
the
son
of
Ahzai,
the
son
of
Meshillemoth,
the
son
of
Immer,
and
their
brethren,
mighty
men
of
valour,
an
hundred
twenty
and
eight:
and
their
overseer
was
Zabdiel,
the
son
of
Haggedolim.
And
of
the
Levites:
Shemaiah
the
son
of
Hasshub,
the
son
of
Azrikam,
the
son
of
Hashabiah,
the
son
of
Bunni;
and
Shabbethai
and
Jozabad,
of
the
chiefs
of
the
Levites,
who
had
the
oversight
of
the
outward
business
of
the
house
of
God;
and
Mattaniah
the
son
of
Mica,
the
son
of
Zabdi,
the
son
of
Asaph,
who
was
the
chief
to
begin
the
thanksgiving
in
prayer,
and
Bakbukiah,
the
second
among
his
brethren;
and
Abda
the
son
of
Shammua,
the
son
of
Galal,
the
son
of
Jeduthun.
All
the
Levites
in
the
holy
city
were
two
hundred
fourscore
and
four.
Moreover
the
porters,
Akkub,
Talmon,
and
their
brethren,
that
kept
watch
at
the
gates,
were
an
hundred
seventy
and
two.
And
the
residue
of
Israel,
of
the
priests,
the
Levites,
were
in
all
the
cities
of
Judah,
every
one
in
his
inheritance.
But
the
Nethinim
dwelt
in
Ophel:
and
Ziha
and
Gishpa
were
over
the
Nethinim.
The
overseer
also
of
the
Levites
at
Jerusalem
was
Uzzi
the
son
of
Bani,
the
son
of
Hashabiah,
the
son
of
Mattaniah,
the
son
of
Mica,
of
the
sons
of
Asaph,
the
singers,
over
the
business
of
the
house
of
God.
For
there
was
a
commandment
from
the
king
concerning
them,
and
a
settled
provision
for
the
singers,
as
every
day
required.
And
Pethahiah
the
son
of
Meshezabel,
of
the
children
of
Zerah
the
son
of
Judah,
was
at
the
king’s
hand
in
all
matters
concerning
the
people.
And
for
the
villages,
with
their
fields,
some
of
the
children
of
Judah
dwelt
in
Kiriath-arba
and
the
towns
thereof,
and
in
Dibon
and
the
towns
thereof,
and
in
Jekabzeel
and
the
villages
thereof;
and
in
Jeshua,
and
in
Moladah,
and
Beth-pelet;
and
in
Hazar-shual,
and
in
Beer-sheba
and
the
towns
thereof;
and
in
Ziklag,
and
in
Meconah
and
in
the
towns
thereof;
and
in
En-rimmon,
and
in
Zorah,
and
in
Jarmuth;
Zanoah,
Adullam,
and
their
villages,
Lachish
and
the
fields
thereof,
Azekah
and
the
towns
thereof.
So
they
encamped
from
Beer-sheba
unto
the
valley
of
Hinnom.
The
children
of
Benjamin
also
dwelt
from
Geba
onward,
at
Michmash
and
Aija,
and
at
Beth-el
and
the
towns
thereof;
at
Anathoth,
Nob,
Ananiah;
Hazor,
Ramah,
Gittaim;
Hadid,
Zeboim,
Neballat;
Lod,
and
Ono,
the
valley
of
craftsmen.
And
of
the
Levites,
certain
courses
in
Judah
were
joined
to
Benjamin.
Now
these
are
the
priests
and
the
Levites
that
went
up
with
Zerubbabel
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
and
Jeshua:
Seraiah,
Jeremiah,
Ezra;
Amariah,
Malluch,
Hattush;
Shecaniah,
Rehum,
Meremoth;
Iddo,
Ginnethoi,
Abijah;
Mijamin,
Maadiah,
Bilgah;
Shemaiah,
and
Joiarib,
Jedaiah;
Sallu,
Amok,
Hilkiah,
Jedaiah.
These
were
the
chiefs
of
the
priests
and
of
their
brethren
in
the
days
of
Jeshua.
Moreover
the
Levites:
Jeshua,
Binnui,
Kadmiel,
Sherebiah,
Judah,
and
Mattaniah,
which
was
over
the
thanksgiving,
he
and
his
brethren.
Also
Bakbukiah
and Unno,
their
brethren,
were
over
against
them
in
wards.
And
Jeshua
begat
Joiakim,
and
Joiakim
begat
Eliashib,
and
Eliashib
begat
Joiada,
and
Joiada
begat
Jonathan,
and
Jonathan
begat
Jaddua.
And
in
the
days
of
Joiakim
were
priests,
heads
of
fathers’
houses:
of
Seraiah,
Meraiah;
of
Jeremiah,
Hananiah;
of
Ezra,
Meshullam;
of
Amariah,
Jehohanan;
of
Malluchi,
Jonathan;
of
Shebaniah,
Joseph;
of
Harim,
Adna;
of
Meraioth,
Helkai;
of
Iddo,
Zechariah;
of Gennethon,
Meshullam;
of
Abijah,
Zichri;
of
Miniamin,
of
Moadiah,
Piltai;
of
Bilgah,
Shammua;
of
Shemaiah,
Jehonathan;
and
of
Joiarib,
Mattenai;
of
Jedaiah,
Uzzi;
of
Sallai,
Kallai;
of
Amok,
Eber;
of
Hilkiah,
Hashabiah;
of
Jedaiah,
Nethanel.
The
Levites
in
the
days
of
Eliashib,
Joiada,
and
Johanan,
and
Jaddua,
were
recorded
heads
of
fathers’
houses:
also
the
priests,
in
the
reign
of
Darius
the
Persian.
The
sons
of
Levi,
heads
of
fathers’
houses,
were
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles,
even
until
the
days
of
Johanan
the
son
of
Eliashib.
And
the
chiefs
of
the
Levites:
Hashabiah,
Sherebiah,
and
Jeshua
the
son
of
Kadmiel,
with
their
brethren
over
against
them,
to
praise
and
give
thanks,
according
to
the
commandment
of
David
the
man
of
God,
ward
against
ward.
Mattaniah,
and
Bakbukiah,
Obadiah,
Meshullam,
Talmon,
Akkub,
were
porters
keeping
the
ward
at
the
storehouses
of
the
gates.
These
were
in
the
days
of
Joiakim
the
son
of
Jeshua,
the
son
of
Jozadak,
and
in
the
days
of
Nehemiah
the
governor,
and
of
Ezra
the
priest
the
scribe.
And
at
the
dedication
of
the
wall
of
Jerusalem
they
sought
the
Levites
out
of
all
their
places,
to
bring
them
to
Jerusalem,
to
keep
the
dedication,
with
gladness,
both
with
thanksgivings,
and
with
singing,
with
cymbals,
psalteries,
and
with
harps.
And
the
sons
of
the
singers
gathered
themselves
together,
both
out
of
the
plain
round
about
Jerusalem,
and
from
the
villages
of
the
Netophathites;
also
from
Beth-gilgal,
and
out
of
the
fields
of
Geba
and
Azmaveth:
for
the
singers
had
builded
them
villages
round
about
Jerusalem.
And
the
priests
and
the
Levites
purified
themselves;
and
they
purified
the
people,
and
the
gates,
and
the
wall.
Then
I
brought
up
the
princes
of
Judah
upon
the
wall,
and
appointed
two
great
companies
that
gave
thanks
and
went
in
procession;
whereof
one
went
on
the
right
hand
upon
the
wall
toward
the
dung
gate:
and
after
them
went
Hoshaiah,
and
half
of
the
princes
of
Judah,
and
Azariah,
Ezra,
and
Meshullam,
Judah,
and
Benjamin,
and
Shemaiah,
and
Jeremiah,
and
certain
of
the
priests’
sons
with
trumpets:
Zechariah
the
son
of
Jonathan,
the
son
of
Shemaiah,
the
son
of
Mattaniah,
the
son
of
Micaiah,
the
son
of
Zaccur,
the
son
of
Asaph;
and
his
brethren,
Shemaiah,
and
Azarel,
Milalai,
Gilalai,
Maai,
Nethanel,
and
Judah,
Hanani,
with
the
musical
instruments
of
David
the
man
of
God;
and
Ezra
the
scribe
was
before
them:
And
by
the
fountain
gate,
and
straight
before
them,
they
went
up
by
the
stairs
of
the
city
of
David,
at
the
going
up
of
the
wall,
above
the
house
of
David,
even
unto
the
water
gate
eastward.
And
the
other
company
of
them
that
gave
thanks
went
to
meet
them,
and
I
after
them,
with
the
half
of
the
people,
upon
the
wall,
above
the
tower
of
the
furnaces,
even
unto
the
broad
wall;
and
above
the
gate
of
Ephraim,
and
by
the
old
gate,
and
by
the
fish
gate,
and
the
tower
of
Hananel,
and
the
tower
of Hammeah,
even
unto
the
sheep
gate:
and
they
stood
still
in
the
gate
of
the
guard.
So
stood
the
two
companies
of
them
that
gave
thanks
in
the
house
of
God,
and
I,
and
the
half
of
the
rulers
with
me:
and
the
priests,
Eliakim,
Maaseiah,
Miniamin,
Micaiah,
Elioenai,
Zechariah,
and
Hananiah,
with
trumpets;
and
Maaseiah,
and
Shemaiah,
and
Eleazar,
and
Uzzi,
and
Jehohanan,
and
Malchijah,
and
Elam,
and
Ezer.
And
the
singers
sang
loud,
with
Jezrahiah
their
overseer.
And
they
offered
great
sacrifices
that
day,
and
rejoiced;
for
God
had
made
them
rejoice
with
great
joy;
and
the
women
also
and
the
children
rejoiced:
so
that
the
joy
of
Jerusalem
was
heard
even
afar
off.
And
on
that
day
were
men
appointed
over
the
chambers
for
the
treasures,
for
the
heave
offerings,
for
the
firstfruits,
and
for
the
tithes,
to
gather
into
them,
according
to
the
fields
of
the
cities,
the
portions
appointed
by
the
law
for
the
priests
and
Levites:
for
Judah
rejoiced
for
the
priests
and
for
the
Levites
that
waited.
And
they
kept
the
ward
of
their
God,
and
the
ward
of
the
purification,
and
so
did
the
singers
and
the
porters,
according
to
the
commandment
of
David,
and
of
Solomon
his
son.
For
in
the
days
of
David
and
Asaph
of
old
there
was
a
chief
of
the
singers,
and
songs
of
praise
and
thanksgiving
unto
God.
And
all
Israel
in
the
days
of
Zerubbabel,
and
in
the
days
of
Nehemiah,
gave
the
portions
of
the
singers
and
the
porters,
as
every
day
required:
and
they
sanctified
for
the
Levites;
and
the
Levites
sanctified
for
the
sons
of
Aaron.
On
that
day
they
read
in
the
book
of
Moses
in
the
audience
of
the
people;
and
therein
was
found
written,
that
an
Ammonite
and
a
Moabite
should
not
enter
into
the
assembly
of
God
for
ever;
because
they
met
not
the
children
of
Israel
with
bread
and
with
water,
but
hired
Balaam
against
them,
to
curse
them:
howbeit
our
God
turned
the
curse
into
a
blessing.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
had
heard
the
law,
that
they
separated
from
Israel
all
the
mixed
multitude.
Now
before
this,
Eliashib
the
priest,
who
was
appointed
over
the
chambers
of
the
house
of
our
God,
being
allied
unto
Tobiah,
had
prepared
for
him
a
great
chamber,
where
aforetime
they
laid
the
meal
offerings,
the
frankincense,
and
the
vessels,
and
the
tithes
of
the
corn,
the
wine,
and
the
oil,
which
were
given
by
commandment
to
the
Levites,
and
the
singers,
and
the
porters;
and
the
heave
offerings
for
the
priests.
But
in
all
this
time
I
was
not
at
Jerusalem:
for
in
the
two
and
thirtieth
year
of
Artaxerxes
king
of
Babylon
I
went
unto
the
king,
and
after
certain
days
asked
I
leave
of
the
king:
and
I
came
to
Jerusalem,
and
understood
of
the
evil
that
Eliashib
had
done
for
Tobiah,
in
preparing
him
a
chamber
in
the
courts
of
the
house
of
God.
And
it
grieved
me
sore:
therefore
I
cast
forth
all
the
household
stuff
of
Tobiah
out
of
the
chamber.
Then
I
commanded,
and
they
cleansed
the
chambers:
and
thither
brought
I
again
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
God,
with
the
meal
offerings
and
the
frankincense.
And
I
perceived
that
the
portions
of
the
Levites
had
not
been
given
them;
so
that
the
Levites
and
the
singers,
that
did
the
work,
were
fled
every
one
to
his
field.
Then
contended
I
with
the
rulers,
and
said,
Why
is
the
house
of
God
forsaken?
And
I
gathered
them
together,
and
set
them
in
their
place.
Then
brought
all
Judah
the
tithe
of
the
corn
and
the
wine
and
the
oil
unto
the
treasuries.
And
I
made
treasurers
over
the
treasuries,
Shelemiah
the
priest,
and
Zadok
the
scribe,
and
of
the
Levites,
Pedaiah:
and
next
to
them
was
Hanan
the
son
of
Zaccur,
the
son
of
Mattaniah:
for
they
were
counted
faithful,
and
their
business
was
to
distribute
unto
their
brethren.
Remember
me,
O
my
God,
concerning
this,
and
wipe
not
out
my
good
deeds
that
I
have
done
for
the
house
of
my
God,
and
for
the observances
thereof.
In
those
days
saw
I
in
Judah
some
treading
winepresses
on
the
sabbath,
and
bringing
in
sheaves,
and
lading
asses
therewith;
as
also
wine,
grapes,
and
figs,
and
all
manner
of
burdens,
which
they
brought
into
Jerusalem
on
the
sabbath
day:
and
I
testified
against
them
in
the
day
wherein
they
sold
victuals.
There
dwelt
men
of
Tyre
also
therein,
which
brought
in
fish,
and
all
manner
of
ware,
and
sold
on
the
sabbath
unto
the
children
of
Judah,
and
in
Jerusalem.
Then
I
contended
with
the
nobles
of
Judah,
and
said
unto
them,
What
evil
thing
is
this
that
ye
do,
and
profane
the
sabbath
day?
Did
not
your
fathers
thus,
and
did
not
our
God
bring
all
this
evil
upon
us,
and
upon
this
city?
yet
ye
bring
more
wrath
upon
Israel
by
profaning
the
sabbath.
And
it
came
to
pass
that,
when
the
gates
of
Jerusalem
began
to
be
dark
before
the
sabbath,
I
commanded
that
the
doors
should
be
shut,
and
commanded
that
they
should
not
be
opened
till
after
the
sabbath:
and
some
of
my
servants
set
I
over
the
gates,
that
there
should
no
burden
be
brought
in
on
the
sabbath
day.
So
the
merchants
and
sellers
of
all
kind
of
ware
lodged
without
Jerusalem
once
or
twice.
Then
I
testified
against
them,
and
said
unto
them,
Why
lodge
ye
about
the
wall?
if
ye
do
so
again,
I
will
lay
hands
on
you.
From
that
time
forth
came
they
no
more
on
the
sabbath.
And
I
commanded
the
Levites
that
they
should
purify
themselves,
and
that
they
should
come
and
keep
the
gates,
to
sanctify
the
sabbath
day.
Remember
unto
me,
O
my
God,
this
also,
and
spare
me
according
to
the
greatness
of
thy
mercy.
In
those
days
also
saw
I
the
Jews
that
had
married
women
of
Ashdod,
of
Ammon,
and
of
Moab:
and
their
children
spake
half
in
the
speech
of
Ashdod,
and
could
not
speak
in
the
Jews’
language,
but
according
to
the
language
of
each
people.
And
I
contended
with
them,
and
cursed
them,
and
smote
certain
of
them,
and
plucked
off
their
hair,
and
made
them
swear
by
God,
saying,
Ye
shall
not
give
your
daughters
unto
their
sons,
nor
take
their
daughters
for
your
sons,
or
for
yourselves.
Did
not
Solomon
king
of
Israel
sin
by
these
things?
yet
among
many
nations
was
there
no
king
like
him,
and
he
was
beloved
of
his
God,
and
God
made
him
king
over
all
Israel:
nevertheless
even
him
did
strange
women
cause
to
sin.
Shall
we
then
hearken
unto
you
to
do
all
this
great
evil,
to
trespass
against
our
God
in
marrying
strange
women?
And
one
of
the
sons
of
Joiada,
the
son
of
Eliashib
the
high
priest,
was
son
in
law
to
Sanballat
the
Horonite:
therefore
I
chased
him
from
me.
Remember
them,
O
my
God,
because
they
have
defiled
the
priesthood,
and
the
covenant
of
the
priesthood,
and
of
the
Levites.
Thus
cleansed
I
them
from
all
strangers,
and
appointed
wards
for
the
priests
and
for
the
Levites,
every
one
in
his
work;
and
for
the
wood
offering,
at
times
appointed,
and
for
the
firstfruits.
Remember
me,
O
my
God,
for
good.
Esther
THE BOOK OF ESTHER.
ESTHER
Est
THE BOOK OF
ESTHER.
Now
it
came
to
pass
in
the
days
of
Ahasuerus, (this
is
Ahasuerus
which
reigned,
from
India
even
unto
Ethiopia,
over
an
hundred
and
seven
and
twenty
provinces:)
that
in
those
days,
when
the
king
Ahasuerus
sat
on
the
throne
of
his
kingdom,
which
was
in
Shushan
the
palace,
in
the
third
year
of
his
reign,
he
made
a
feast
unto
all
his
princes
and
his
servants;
the
power
of
Persia
and
Media,
the
nobles
and
princes
of
the
provinces,
being
before
him:
when
he
shewed
the
riches
of
his
glorious
kingdom
and
the
honour
of
his
excellent
majesty
many
days,
even
an
hundred
and
fourscore
days.
And
when
these
days
were
fulfilled,
he
king
made
a
feast
unto
all
the
people
that
were
present
in
Shushan
the
palace,
both
great
and
small,
seven
days,
in
the
court
of
the
garden
of
the
king’s
palace;
There
were
hangings
of
white
cloth,
of
green,
and
of
blue,
fastened
with
cords
of
fine
linen
and
purple
to
silver
rings
and
pillars
of
marble:
the
couches
were
of
gold
and
silver,
upon
a
pavement
of
red,
and
white,
and
yellow,
and
black
marble.
And
they
gave
them
drink
in
vessels
of
gold, (the
vessels
being
diverse
one
from
another,)
and
royal
wine
in
abundance,
according
to
the
bounty
of
the
king.
And
the
drinking
was
according
to
the
law;
none
could
compel:
for
so
the
king
had
appointed
to
all
the
officers
of
his
house,
that
they
should
do
according
to
every
man’s
pleasure.
Also
Vashti
the
queen
made
a
feast
for
the
women
in
the
royal
house
which
belonged
to
king
Ahasuerus.
On
the
seventh
day,
when
the
heart
of
the
king
was
merry
with
wine,
he
commanded
Mehuman,
Biztha,
Harbona,
Bigtha,
and
Abagtha,
Zethar,
and
Carcas,
the
seven
chamberlains
that
ministered
in
the
presence
of
Ahasuerus
the
king,
to
bring
Vashti
the
queen
before
the
king
with
the
crown
royal,
to
shew
the
peoples
and
the
princes
her
beauty:
for
she
was
fair
to
look
on.
But
the
queen
Vashti
refused
to
come
at
the
king’s
commandment
by
the
chamberlains:
therefore
was
the
king
very
wroth,
and
his
anger
burned
in
him.
Then
the
king
said
to
the
wise
men,
which
knew
the
times, (for
so
was
the
king’s
manner
toward
all
that
knew
law
and
judgment;
and
the
next
unto
him
was
Carshena,
Shethar,
Admatha,
Tarshish,
Meres,
Marsena,
and
Memucan,
the
seven
princes
of
Persia
and
Media,
which
saw
the
king’s
face,
and
sat
first
in
the
kingdom:)
What
shall
we
do
unto
the
queen
Vashti
according
to
law,
because
she
hath
not
done
the
bidding
of
the
king
Ahasuerus
by
the
chamberlains?
And
Memucan
answered
before
the
king
and
the
princes,
Vashti
the
queen
hath
not
done
wrong
to
the
king
only,
but
also
to
all
the
princes,
and
to
all
the
peoples
that
are
in
all
the
provinces
of
the
king
Ahasuerus.
For
this
deed
of
the
queen
shall
come
abroad
unto
all
women,
to
make
their
husbands
contemptible
in
their
eyes,
when
it
shall
be
reported,
The
king
Ahasuerus
commanded
Vashti
the
queen
to
be
brought
in
before
him,
but
she
came
not.
And
this
day
shall
the
princesses
of
Persia
and
Media
which
have
heard
of
the
deed
of
the
queen
say
the
like
unto
all
the
king’s
princes,
So
shall
there
arise
much
contempt
and
wrath.
If
it
please
the
king,
let
there
go
forth
a
royal
commandment
from
him,
and
let
it
be
written
among
the
laws
of
the
Persians
and
the
Medes,
that
it
be
not
altered,
that
Vashti
come
no
more
before
king
Ahasuerus;
and
let
the
king
give
her
royal
estate
unto
another
that
is
better
than
she.
And
when
the
king’s
decree
which
he
shall
make
shall
be
published
throughout
all
his
kingdom, (for
it
is
great,)
all
the
wives
shall
give
to
their
husbands
honour,
both
to
great
and
small.
And
the
saying
pleased
the
king
and
the
princes;
and
the
king
did
according
to
the
word
of
Memucan:
for
he
sent
letters
into
all
the
king’s
provinces,
into
every
province
according
to
the
writing
thereof,
and
to
every
people
after
their
language,
that
every
man
should
bear
rule
in
his
own
house,
and
should
publish
it
according
to
the
language
of
his
people.
After
these
things,
when
the
wrath
of
king
Ahasuerus
was
pacified,
he
remembered
Vashti,
and
what
she
had
done,
and
what
was
decreed
against
her.
Then
said
the
king’s
servants
that
ministered
unto
him,
Let
there
be
fair
young
virgins
sought
for
the
king:
and
let
the
king
appoint
officers
in
all
the
provinces
of
his
kingdom,
that
young
virgins
unto
Shushan
the
palace,
they
may
gather
together
all
the
fair
to
the
house
of
the
women,
unto
the
custody
of
Hegai
the
king’s
chamberlain,
keeper
of
the
women;
and
let
their
things
for
purification
be
given
them:
and
let
the
maiden
which
pleaseth
the
king
be
queen
instead
of
Vashti.
And
the
thing
pleased
the
king,
and
he
did
so.
There
was
a
certain
Jew
in
Shushan
the
palace,
whose
name
was
Mordecai,
the
son
of
Jair,
the
son
of
Shimei,
the
son
of
Kish,
a
Benjamite;
who
had
been
carried
away
from
Jerusalem
with
the
captives
which
had
been
carried
away
with
Jeconiah
king
of
Judah,
whom
Nebuchadnezzar
he
king
of
Babylon
had
carried
away.
And
he
brought
up
Hadassah,
that
is,
Esther,
his
uncle’s
daughter:
for
she
had
neither
father
nor
mother,
and
the
maiden
was
fair
and
beautiful;
and
when
her
father
and
mother
were
dead,
Mordecai
took
her
for
his
own
daughter.
So
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
king’s
commandment
and
his
decree
was
heard,
and
when
many
maidens
were
gathered
together
unto
Shushan
the
palace,
to
the
custody
of
Hegai,
that
Esther
was
taken
into
the
king’s
house,
to
the
custody
of
Hegai,
keeper
of
the
women.
And
the
maiden
pleased
him,
and
she
obtained
kindness
of
him;
and
he
speedily
gave
her
her
things
for
purification,
with
her
portions,
and
the
seven
maidens,
which
were
meet
to
be
given
her,
out
of
the
king’s
house:
and
he
removed
her
and
her
maidens
to
the
best
place
of
the
house
of
the
women.
Esther
had
not
shewed
her
people
nor
her
kindred:
for
Mordecai
had
charged
her
that
she
should
not
shew
it.
And
Mordecai
walked
every
day
before
the
court
of
the
women’s
house,
to
know
how
Esther
did,
and
what
should
become
of
her.
Now
when
the
turn
of
every
maiden
was
come
to
go
in
to
king
Ahasuerus,
after
that
it
had
been
done
to
her
according
to
the
law
for
the
women,
twelve
months, (for
so
were
the
days
of
their
purifications
accomplished,
to
wit,
six
months
with
oil
of
myrrh,
and
six
months
with
sweet
odours,
and
with
the
things
for
the
purifying
of
the
women,)
then
in
this
wise
came
the
maiden
unto
the
king,
whatsoever
she
desired
was
given
her
to
go
with
her
out
of
the
house
of
the
women
unto
the
king’s
house.
In
the
evening
she
went,
and
on
the
morrow
she
returned
into
the
second
house
of
the
women,
to
the
custody
of
Shaashgaz,
the
king’s
chamberlain,
which
kept
the
concubines:
she
came
in
unto
the
king
no
more,
except
the
king
delighted
in
her,
and
that
she
were
called
by
name.
Now
when
the
turn
of
Esther,
the
daughter
of
Abihail
the
uncle
of
Mordecai,
who
had
taken
her
for
his
daughter,
was
come
to
go
in
unto
the
king,
she
required
nothing
but
what
Hegai
the
king’s
chamberlain,
the
keeper
of
the
women,
appointed.
And
Esther
obtained
favour
in
the
sight
of
all
them
that
looked
upon
her.
So
Esther
was
taken
unto
king
Ahasuerus
into
his
house
royal
in
the
tenth
month,
which
is
the
month
Tebeth,
in
the
seventh
year
of
his
reign.
And
the
king
loved
Esther
above
all
the
women,
and
she
obtained
grace
and
favour
in
his
sight
more
than
all
the
virgins;
so
that
he
set
the
royal
crown
upon
her
head,
and
made
her
queen
instead
of
Vashti.
Then
the
king
made
a
great
feast
unto
all
his
princes
and
his
servants,
even
Esther’s
feast;
and
he
made
a
release
to
the
provinces,
and
gave
gifts,
according
to
the
bounty
of
the
king.
And
when
the
virgins
were
gathered
together
the
second
time,
then
Mordecai
sat
in
the
king’s
gate.
Esther
had
not
yet
shewed
her
kindred
nor
her
people;
as
Mordecai
had
charged
her:
for
Esther
did
the
commandment
of
Mordecai,
like
as
when
she
was
brought
up
with
him.
In
those
days,
while
Mordecai
sat
in
the
king’s
gate,
two
of
the
king’s
chamberlains,
Bigthan
and
Teresh,
of
those
which
kept
the
door,
were
wroth,
and
sought
to
lay
hands
on
the
king
Ahasuerus.
And
the
thing
was
known
to
Mordecai,
who
shewed
it
unto
Esther
the
queen;
and
Esther
told
the
king
thereof
in
Mordecai’s
name.
And
when
inquisition
was
made
of
the
matter,
and
it
was
found
to
be
so,
they
were
both
hanged
on
a
tree:
and
it
was
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
before
the
king.
After
these
things
did
king
Ahasuerus
promote
Haman
the
son
of
Hammedatha
the
Agagite,
and
advanced
him,
and
set
his
seat
above
all
the
princes
that
were
with
him.
And
all
the
king’s
servants,
that
were
in
the
king’s
gate,
bowed
down,
and
did
reverence
to
Haman:
for
the
king
had
so
commanded
concerning
him.
But
Mordecai
bowed
not
down,
nor
did
him
reverence.
Then
the
king’s
servants,
that
were
in
the
king’s
gate,
said
unto
Mordecai,
Why
transgressest
thou
the
king’s
commandment?
Now
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
spake
daily
unto
him,
and
he
hearkened
not
unto
them,
that
they
told
Haman,
to
see
whether
Mordecai’s
matters
would
stand:
for
he
had
told
them
that
he
was
a
Jew.
And
when
Haman
saw
that
Mordecai
bowed
not
down,
nor
did
him
reverence,
then
was
Haman
full
of
wrath.
But
he
thought
scorn
to
lay
hands
on
Mordecai
alone;
for
they
had
shewed
him
the
people
of
Mordecai:
wherefore
Haman
sought
to
destroy
all
the
Jews
that
were
throughout
the
whole
kingdom
of
Ahasuerus,
even
the
people
of
Mordecai.
In
the
first
month,
which
is
the
month
Nisan,
in
the
twelfth
year
of
king
Ahasuerus,
they
cast
Pur,
that
is,
the
lot,
before
Haman
from
day
to
day,
and
from
month
to
month,
to
the
twelfth
month,
which
is
the
month
Adar.
And
Haman
said
unto
king
Ahasuerus,
There
is
a
certain
people
scattered
abroad
and
dispersed
among
the
peoples
in
all
the
provinces
of
thy
kingdom;
and
their
laws
are
diverse
from
those
of
every
people;
neither
keep
they
the
king’s
laws:
therefore
it
is
not
for
the
king’s
profit
to
suffer
them.
If
it
please
the
king,
let
it
be
written
that
they
be
destroyed:
and
I
will
pay
ten
thousand
talents
of
silver
into
the
hands
of
those
that
have
the
charge
of
the
king’s
business,
to
bring
it
into
the
king’s
treasuries.
And
the
king
took
his
ring
from
his
hand,
and
gave
it
unto
Haman
the
son
of
Hammedatha
the
Agagite,
the
Jews’
enemy.
And
the
king
said
unto
Haman,
The
silver
is
given
to
thee,
the
people
also,
to
do
with
them
as
it
seemeth
good
to
thee.
Then
were
the
king’s
scribes
called
in
the
first
month,
on
the
thirteenth
day
thereof,
and
there
was
written
according
to
all
that
Haman
commanded
unto
the
king’s
satraps,
and
to
the
governors
that
were
over
every
province,
and
to
the
princes
of
every
people;
to
every
province
according
to
the
writing
thereof,
and
to
every
people
after
their
language;
in
the
name
of
king
Ahasuerus
was
it
written,
and
it
was
sealed
with
the
king’s
ring.
And
letters
were
sent
by
posts
into
all
the
king’s
provinces,
to
destroy,
to
slay,
and
to
cause
to
perish,
all
Jews,
both
young
and
old,
little
children
and
women,
in
one
day,
even
upon
the
thirteenth
day
of
the
twelfth
month,
which
is
the
month
Adar,
and
to
take
the
spoil
of
them
for
a
prey.
A
copy
of
the
writing,
that
the
decree
should
be
given
out
in
every
province,
was
published
unto
all
the
peoples,
that
they
should
be
ready
against
that
day.
The
posts
went
forth
in
haste
by
the
king’s
commandment,
and
the
decree
was
given
out
in
Shushan
the
palace:
and
the
king
and
Haman
sat
down
to
drink;
but
the
city
of
Shushan
was
perplexed.
Now
when
Mordecai
knew
all
that
was
done,
Mordecai
rent
his
clothes,
and
put
on
sackcloth
with
ashes,
and
went
out
into
the
midst
of
the
city,
and
cried
with
a
loud
and
a
bitter
cry:
and
he
came
even
before
the
king’s
gate:
for
none
might
enter
within
the
king’s
gate
clothed
with
sackcloth.
And
in
every
province,
whithersoever
the
king’s
commandment
and
his
decree
came,
there
was
great
mourning
among
the
Jews,
and
fasting,
and
weeping,
and
wailing;
and
many
lay
in
sackcloth
and
ashes.
And
Esther’s
maidens
and
her
chamberlains
came
and
told
it
her;
and
the
queen
was
exceedingly
grieved:
and
she
sent
raiment
to
clothe
Mordecai,
and
to
take
his
sackcloth
from
off
him:
but
he
received
it
not.
Then
called
Esther
for
Hathach,
one
of
the
king’s
chamberlains,
whom
he
had
appointed
to
attend
upon
her,
and
charged
him
to
go
to
Mordecai,
to
know
what
this
was,
and
why
it
was.
So
Hathach
went
forth
to
Mordecai
unto
the
broad
place
of
the
city,
which
was
before
the
king’s
gate.
And
Mordecai
told
him
of
all
that
had
happened
unto
him,
and
the
exact
sum
of
the
money
that
Haman
had
promised
to
pay
to
the
king’s
treasuries
for
the
Jews,
to
destroy
them.
Also
he
gave
him
the
copy
of
the
writing
of
the
decree
that
was
given
out
in
Shushan
to
destroy
them,
to
shew
it
unto
Esther,
and
to
declare
it
unto
her;
and
to
charge
her
that
she
should
go
in
unto
the
king,
to
make
supplication
unto
him,
and
to
make
request
before
him,
for
her
people.
And
Hathach
came
and
told
Esther
the
words
of
Mordecai.
Then
Esther
spake
unto
Hathach,
and
gave
him
a
message
unto
Mordecai,
saying:
All
the
king’s
servants,
and
the
people
of
the
king’s
provinces,
do
know,
that
whosoever,
whether
man
or
woman,
shall
come
unto
the
king
into
the
inner
court,
who
is
not
called,
there
is
one
law
for
him,
that
he
be
put
to
death,
except
such
to
whom
the
king
shall
hold
out
the
golden
sceptre,
that
he
may
live:
but
I
have
not
been
called
to
come
in
unto
the
king
these
thirty
days.
And
they
told
to
Mordecai
Esther’s
words.
Then
Mordecai
bade
them
return
answer
unto
Esther,
Think
not
with
thyself
that
thou shalt
escape
in
the
king’s
house,
more
than
all
the
Jews.
For
if
thou
altogether
holdest
thy
peace
at
this
time,
then
shall
relief
and
deliverance
arise
to
the
Jews
from
another
place,
but
thou
and
thy
father’s
house
shall
perish:
and
who
knoweth
whether
thou
art
not
come
to
the
kingdom
for
such
a
time
as
this?
Then
Esther
bade
them
return
answer
unto
Mordecai,
Go,
gather
together
all
the
Jews
that
are
present
in
Shushan,
and
fast
ye
for
me,
and
neither
eat
nor
drink
three
days,
night
or
day:
I
also
and
my
maidens
will
fast
in
like
manner;
and
so
will
I
go
in
unto
the
king,
which
is
not
according
to
the
law:
and
if
I
perish,
I
perish.
So
Mordecai
went
his
way,
and
did
according
to
all
that
Esther
had
commanded
him.
Now
it
came
to
pass
on
the
third
day,
that
Esther
put
on
her
royal
apparel,
and
stood
in
the
inner
court
of
the
king’s
house,
over
against
the
king’s
house:
and
the
king
sat
upon
his
royal
throne
in
the
royal
house,
over
against
the
entrance
of
the
house.
And
it
was
so,
when
the
king
saw
Esther
the
queen
standing
in
the
court,
that
she
obtained
favour
in
his
sight:
and
the
king
held
out
to
Esther
the
golden
sceptre
that
was
in
his
hand.
So
Esther
drew
near,
and
touched
the
top
of
the
sceptre.
Then
said
the
king
unto
her,
What
wilt
thou,
queen
Esther?
and
what
is
thy
request?
it
shall
be
given
thee
even
to
the
half
of
the
kingdom.
And
Esther
said,
If
it
seem
good
unto
the
king,
let
the
king
and
Haman
come
this
day
unto
the
banquet
that
I
have
prepared
for
him.
Then
the
king
said,
Cause
Haman
to
make
haste,
that
it
may
be
done
as
Esther
hath
said.
So
the
king
and
Haman
came
to
the
banquet
that
Esther
had
prepared.
And
the
king
said
unto
Esther
at
the
banquet
of
wine,
What
is
thy
petition?
and
it
shall
he
granted
thee:
and
what
is
thy
request?
even
to
the
half
of
the
kingdom
it
shall
be
performed.
Then
answered
Esther,
and
said,
My
petition
and
my
request
is;
if
I
have
found
favour
in
the
sight
of
the
king,
and
if
it
please
the
king
to
grant
my
petition,
and
to
perform
my
request,
let
the
king
and
Haman
come
to
the
banquet
that
I
shall
prepare
for
them,
and
I
will
do
tomorrow
as
the
king
hath
said.
Then
went
Haman
forth
that
day
joyful
and
glad
of
heart:
but
when
Haman
saw
Mordecai
in
the
king’s
gate,
that
he
stood
not
up
nor
moved
for
him,
he
was
filled
with
wrath
against
Mordecai.
Nevertheless
Haman
refrained
himself,
and
went
home;
and
he
sent
and
fetched
his
friends
and
Zeresh
his
wife.
And
Haman
recounted
unto
them
the
glory
of
his
riches,
and
the
multitude
of
his
children,
and
all
the
things
wherein
the
king
had
promoted
him,
and
how
he
had
advanced
him
above
the
princes
and
servants
of
the
king.
Haman
said
moreover,
Yea,
Esther
the
queen
did
let
no
man
come
in
with
the
king
unto
the
banquet
that
she
had
prepared
but
myself;
and
tomorrow
also
am
I
invited
by
her
together
with
the
king.
Yet
all
this
availeth
me
nothing,
so
long
as
I
see
Mordecai
the
Jew
sitting
at
the
king’s
gate.
Then
said
Zeresh
his
wife
and
all
his
friends
unto
him,
Let
a
gallows
be
made
of
fifty
cubits
high,
and
in
the
morning
speak
thou
unto
the
king
that
Mordecai
may
be
hanged
thereon:
then
go
thou
in
merrily
with
the
king
unto
the
banquet.
And
the
thing
pleased
Haman;
and
he
caused
the
gallows
to
be
made.
On
that
night
could
not
the
king
sleep;
and
he
commanded
to
bring
the
book
of
records
of
the
chronicles,
and
they
were
read
before
the
king.
And
it
was
found
written,
that
Mordecai
had
told
of
Bigthana
and
Teresh,
two
of
the
king’s
chamberlains,
of
those
that
kept
the
door,
who
had
sought
to
lay
hands
on
the
king
Ahasuerus.
And
the
king
said,
What
honour
and
dignity
hath
been
done
to
Mordecai
for
this?
Then
said
the
king’s
servants
that
ministered
unto
him,
There
is
nothing
done
for
him.
And
the
king
said,
Who
is
in
the
court?
Now
Haman
was
come
into
the
outward
court
of
the
king’s
house,
to
speak
unto
the
king
to
hang
Mordecai
on
the
gallows
that
he
had
prepared
for
him.
And
the
king’s
servants
said
unto
him,
Behold,
Haman
standeth
in
the
court.
And
the
king
said,
Let
him
come
in.
So
Haman
came
in.
And
the
king
said
unto
him,
What
shall
be
done
unto
the
man
whom
the
king
delighteth
to
honour?
Now
Haman
said
in
his
heart,
To
whom
would
the
king
delight
to
do
honour
more
than
to
myself?
And
Haman
said
unto
the
king,
For
the
man
whom
the
king
delighteth
to
honour,
let
royal
apparel
be
brought
which
the
king
useth
to
wear,
and
the
horse
that
the
king
rideth
upon,
and
on
the
head
of
which
a
crown
royal
is
set:
and
let
the
apparel
and
the
horse
be
delivered
to
the
hand
of
one
of
the
king’s
most
noble
princes,
that
they
may
array
the
man
withal
whom
the
king
delighteth
to
honour,
and
cause
him
to
ride
on
horseback
through
the
street
of
the
city,
and
proclaim
before
him,
Thus
shall
it
be
done
to
the
man
whom
the
king
delighteth
to
honour.
Then
the
king
said
to
Haman,
Make
haste,
and
take
the
apparel
and
the
horse,
as
thou
hast
said,
and
do
even
so
to
Mordecai
the
Jew,
that
sitteth
at
the
king’s
gate:
let
nothing
fail
of
all
that
thou
hast
spoken.
Then
took
Haman
the
apparel
and
the
horse,
and
arrayed
Mordecai,
and
caused
him
to
ride
through
the
street
of
the
city,
and
proclaimed
before
him,
Thus
shall
it
be
done
unto
the
man
whom
the
king
delighteth
to
honour.
And
Mordecai
came
again
to
the
king’s
gate.
But
Haman
hasted
to
his
house,
mourning
and
having
his
head
covered.
And
Haman
recounted
unto
Zeresh
his
wife
and
all
his
friends
every
thing
that
had
befallen
him.
Then
said
his
wise
men
and
Zeresh
his
wife
unto
him,
If
Mordecai,
before
whom
thou
hast
begun
to
fall,
be
of
the
seed
of
the
Jews,
thou shalt
not
prevail
against
him,
but shalt
surely
fall
before
him.
While
they
were
yet
talking
with
him,
came
the
king’s
chamberlains,
and
hasted
to
bring
Haman
unto
the
banquet
that
Esther
had
prepared.
So
the
king
and
Haman
came
to
banquet
with
Esther
the
queen.
And
the
king
said
again
unto
Esther
on
the
second
day
at
the
banquet
of
wine,
What
is
thy
petition,
queen
Esther?
and
it
shall
he
granted
thee:
and
what
is
thy
request?
even
to
the
half
of
the
kingdom
it
shall
be
performed.
Then
Esther
the
queen
answered
and
said,
If
I
have
found
favour
in
thy
sight,
O
king,
and
if
it
please
the
king,
let
my
life
be
given
me
at
my
petition,
and
my
people
at
my
request:
for
we
are
sold,
I
and
my
people,
to
be
destroyed,
to
be
slain,
and
to
perish.
But
if
we
had
been
sold
for
bondmen
and
bondwomen,
I
had
held
my
peace,
although
the
adversary
could
not
have compensated
for
the
king’s
damage.
Then
spake
the
king
Ahasuerus
and
said
unto
Esther
the
queen,
Who
is
he,
and
where
is
he,
that
durst
presume
in
his
heart
to
do
so?
And
Esther
said,
An
adversary
and
an
enemy,
even
this
wicked
Haman.
Then
Haman
was
afraid
before
the
king
and
the
queen.
And
the
king
arose
in
his
wrath
from
the
banquet
of
wine
and
went
into
the
palace
garden:
and
Haman
stood
up
to
make
request
for
his
life
to
Esther
the
queen;
for
he
saw
that
there
was
evil
determined
against
him
by
the
king.
Then
the
king
returned
out
of
the
palace
garden
into
the
place
of
the
banquet
of
wine;
and
Haman
was
fallen
upon
the
couch
whereon
Esther
was.
Then
said
the
king,
Will
he
even
force
the
queen
before
me
in
the
house?
As
the
word
went
out
of
the
king’s
mouth,
they
covered
Haman’s
face.
Then
said
Harbonah,
one
of
the
chamberlains
that
were
before
the
king,
Behold
also,
the
gallows
fifty
cubits
high,
which
Haman
hath
made
for
Mordecai,
who
spake
good
for
the
king,
standeth
in
the
house
of
Haman.
And
the
king
said,
Hang
him
thereon.
So
they
hanged
Haman
on
the
gallows
that
he
had
prepared
for
Mordecai.
Then
was
the
king’s
wrath
pacified.
On
that
day
did
the
king
Ahasuerus
give
the
house
of
Haman
the
Jews
enemy
unto
Esther
the
queen.
And
Mordecai
came
before
the
king;
for
Esther
had
told
what
he
was
unto
her.
And
the
king
took
off
his
ring,
which
he
had
taken
from
Haman,
and
gave
it
unto
Mordecai.
And
Esther
set
Mordecai
over
the
house
of
Haman.
And
Esther
spake
yet
again
before
the
king,
and
fell
down
at
his
feet,
and
besought
him
with
tears
to
put
away
the
mischief
of
Haman
the
Agagite,
and
his
device
that
he
had
devised
against
the
Jews.
Then
the
king
held
out
to
Esther
the
golden
sceptre.
So
Esther
arose,
and
stood
before
the
king.
And
she
said,
If
it
please
the
king,
and
if
I
have
found
favour
in
his
sight,
and
the
thing
seem
right
before
the
king,
and
I
be
pleasing
in
his
eyes,
let
it
be
written
to
reverse
the
letters
devised
by
Haman
the
son
of
Hammedatha
the
Agagite,
which
he
wrote
to
destroy
the
Jews
which
are
in
all
the
king’s
provinces:
for
how
can
I
endure
to
see
the
evil
that
shall
come
unto
my
people?
or
how
can
I
endure
to
see
the
destruction
of
my
kindred?
Then
the
king
Ahasuerus
said
unto
Esther
the
queen
and
to
Mordecai
the
Jew,
Behold,
I
have
given
Esther
the
house
of
Haman,
and
him
they
have
hanged
upon
the
gallows,
because
he
laid
his
hand
upon
the
Jews.
Write
ye
also
to
the
Jews,
as
it
liketh
you,
in
the
king’s
name,
and
seal
it
with
the
king’s
ring:
for
the
writing
which
is
written
in
the
king’s
name,
and
sealed
with
the
king’s
ring,
may
no
man
reverse.
Then
were
the
king’s
scribes
called
at
that
time,
in
the
third
month,
which
is
the
month,
Sivan,
on
the
three
and
twentieth
day
thereof;
and
it
was
written
according
to
all
that
Mordecai
commanded
unto
the
Jews,
and
to
the
satraps,
and
the
governors
and
princes
of
the
provinces
which
are
from
India
unto
Ethiopia,
an
hundred
twenty
and
seven
provinces,
unto
every
province
according
to
the
writing
thereof,
and
unto
every
people
after
their
language,
and
to
the
Jews
according
to
their
writing,
and
according
to
their
language.
And
he
wrote
in
the
name
of
king
Ahasuerus,
and
sealed
it
with
the
king’s
ring,
and
sent
letters
by
posts
on
horseback,
riding
on
swift
steeds
that
were
used
in
the
king’s
service,
bred
of
the
stud:
wherein
the
king
granted
the
Jews
which
were
in
every
city
to
gather
themselves
together,
and
to
stand
for
their
life,
to
destroy,
to
slay,
and
to
cause
to
perish,
all
the
power
of
the
people
and
province
that
would
assault
them,
their
little
ones
and
women,
and
to
take
the
spoil
of
them
for
a
prey,
upon
one
day
in
all
the
provinces
of
king
Ahasuerus,
namely,
upon
the
thirteenth
day
of
the
twelfth
month,
which
is
the
month
Adar.
A
copy
of
the
writing,
that
the
decree
should
be
given
out
in
every
province,
was
published
unto
all
the
peoples,
and
that
the
Jews
should
be
ready
against
that
day
to
avenge
themselves
on
their
enemies.
So
the
posts
that
rode
upon
swift
steeds
that
were
used
in
the
king’s
service
went
out,
being
hastened
and
pressed
on
by
the
king’s
commandment;
and
the
decree
was
given
out
in
Shushan
the
palace.
And
Mordecai
went
forth
front
the
presence
of
the
king
in
royal
apparel
of
blue
and
white,
and
with
a
great
crown
of
gold,
and
with
a
robe
of
fine
linen
and
purple:
and
the
city
of
Shushan
shouted
and
was
glad.
The
Jews
had
light
and
gladness,
and
joy
and
honour.
And
in
every
province,
and
in
every
city,
whithersoever
the
king’s
commandment
and
his
decree
came,
the
Jews
had
gladness
and
joy,
a
feast
and
a
good
day.
And
many
from
among
the
peoples
of
the
land
became
Jews;
for
the
fear
of
the
Jews
was
fallen
upon
them.
Now
in
the
twelfth
month,
which
is
the
month
Adar,
on
the
thirteenth
day
of
the
same,
when
the
king’s
commandment
and
his
decree
drew
near
to
be
put
in
execution,
in
the
day
that
the
enemies
of
the
Jews
hoped
to
have
rule
over
them;
whereas
it
was
turned
to
the
contrary,
that
the
Jews
had
rule
over
them
that
hated
them;
the
Jews
gathered
themselves
together
in
their
cities
throughout
all
the
provinces
of
the
king
Ahasuerus,
to
lay
hand
on
such
as
sought
their
hurt:
and
no
man
could
withstand
them;
for
the
fear
of
them
was
fallen
upon
all
the
peoples.
And
all
the
princes
of
the
provinces,
and
the
satraps,
and
the
governors,
and
they
that
did
the
king’s
business,
helped
the
Jews;
because
the
fear
of
Mordecai
was
fallen
upon
them.
For
Mordecai
was
great
in
the
king’s
house,
and
his
fame
went
forth
throughout
all
the
provinces:
for
the
man
Mordecai
waxed
greater
and
greater.
And
the
Jews
smote
all
their
enemies
with
the
stroke
of
the
sword,
and
with
slaughter
and
destruction,
and
did
what
they
would
unto
them
that
hated
them.
And
in
Shushan
the
palace
the
Jews
slew
and
destroyed
five
hundred
men.
And
Parshandatha,
and
Dalphon,
and
Aspatha,
and
Poratha,
and
Adalia,
and
Aridatha,
and
Parmashta,
and
Arisai,
and
Aridai,
and
Vaizatha,
the
ten
sons
of
Haman
the
son
of
Hammedatha,
the
Jews’
enemy,
slew
they;
but
on
the
spoil
they
laid
not
their
hand.
On
that
day
the
number
of
those
that
were
slain
in
Shushan
the
palace
was
brought
before
the
king.
And
the
king
said
unto
Esther
the
queen,
The
Jews
have
slain
and
destroyed
five
hundred
men
in
Shushan
the
palace,
and
the
ten
sons
of
Haman;
what
then
have
they
done
in
the
rest
of
the
king’s
provinces!
Now
what
is
thy
petition?
and
it
shall
be
granted
thee:
or
what
is
thy
request
further?
and
it
shall
be
done.
Then
said
Esther,
If
it
please
the
king,
let
it
be
granted
to
the
Jews
which
are
in
Shushan
to
do
tomorrow
also
according
unto
this
day’s
decree,
and
let
Haman’s
ten
sons
be
hanged
upon
the
gallows.
And
the
king
commanded
it
so
to
be
done:
and
a
decree
was
given
out
in
Shushan;
and
they
hanged
Haman’s
ten
sons.
And
the
Jews
that
were
in
Shushan
gathered
themselves
together
on
the
fourteenth
day
also
of
the
month
Adar,
and
slew
three
hundred
men
in
Shushan;
but
on
the
spoil
they
laid
not
their
hand.
And
the
other
Jews
that
were
in
the
king’s
provinces
gathered
themselves
together,
and
stood
for
their
lives,
and
had
rest
from
their
enemies,
and
slew
of
them
that
hated
them
seventy
and
five
thousand;
but
on
the
spoil
they
laid
not
their
hand.
This
was
done
on
the
thirteenth
day
of
the
month
Adar;
and
on
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
same
they
rested,
and
made
it
a
day
of
feasting
and
gladness.
But
the
Jews
that
were
in
Shushan
assembled
together
on
the
thirteenth
day
thereof,
and
on
the
fourteenth
thereof;
and
on
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
same
they
rested,
and
made
it
a
day
of
feasting
and
gladness.
Therefore
do
the
Jews
of
the
villages,
that
dwell
in
the
unwalled
towns,
make
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
month
Adar
a
day
of
gladness
and
feasting,
and
a
good
day,
and
of
sending
portions
one
to
another.
And
Mordecai
wrote
these
things,
and
sent
letters
unto
all
the
Jews
that
were
in
all
the
provinces
of
the
king
Ahasuerus,
both
nigh
and
far,
to enjoin
them
that
they
should
keep
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
month
Adar,
and
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
same,
yearly,
as
the
days
wherein
the
Jews
had
rest
from
their
enemies,
and
the
month
which
was
turned
unto
them
from
sorrow
to
gladness,
and
from
mourning
into
a
good
day:
that
they
should
make
them
days
of
feasting
and
gladness,
and
of
sending
portions
one
to
another,
and
gifts
to
the
poor.
And
the
Jews
undertook
to
do
as
they
had
begun,
and
as
Mordecai
had
written
unto
them;
because
Haman
the
son
of
Hammedatha,
the
Agagite,
the
enemy
of
all
the
Jews,
had
devised
against
the
Jews
to
destroy
them,
and
had
cast
Pur,
that
is,
the
lot,
to
consume
them,
and
to
destroy
them;
but
when
the
matter
came
before
the
king,
he
commanded
by
letters
that
his
wicked
device,
which
he
had
devised
against
the
Jews,
should
return
upon
his
own
head;
and
that
he
and
his
sons
should
he
hanged
on
the
gallows.
Wherefore
they
called
these
days
Purim,
after
the
name
of
Pur.
Therefore
because
of
all
the
words
of
this
letter,
and
of
that
which
they
had
seen
concerning
this
matter,
and
that
which
had
come
unto
them,
the
Jews
ordained,
and
took
upon
them,
and
upon
their
seed,
and
upon
all
such
as
joined
themselves
unto
them,
so
as
it
should
not
fail,
that
they
would
keep
these
two
days
according
to
the
writing
thereof,
and
according
to
the
appointed
time
thereof,
every
year;
and
that
these
days
should
be
remembered
and
kept
throughout
every
generation,
every
family,
every
province,
and
every
city;
and
that
these
days
of
Purim
should
not
fail
from
among
the
Jews,
nor
the
memorial
of
them
perish
from
their
seed.
Then
Esther
the
queen,
the
daughter
of
Abihail,
and
Mordecai
the
Jew,
wrote
with
all
authority
to
confirm
this
second
letter
of
Purim.
And
he
sent
letters
unto
all
the
Jews,
to
the
hundred
twenty
and
seven
provinces
of
the
kingdom
of
Ahasuerus,
with
words
of
peace
and
truth,
to
confirm
these
days
of
Purim
in
their
appointed
times,
according
as
Mordecai
the
Jew
and
Esther
the
queen
had
enjoined
them,
and
as
they
had
ordained
for
themselves
and
for
their
seed,
in
the
matter
of
the
fastings
and
their
cry.
And
the
commandment
of
Esther
confirmed
these
matters
of
Purim;
and
it
was
written
in
the
book.
And
the
king
Ahasuerus
laid
a
tribute
upon
the
land,
and
upon
the
isles
of
the
sea.
And
all
the
acts
of
his
power
and
of
his
might,
and
the
full
account
of
the
greatness
of
Mordecai, whereunto
the
king
advanced
him,
are
they
not
written
in
the
book
of
the
chronicles
of
the
kings
of
Media
and
Persia?
For
Mordecai
the
Jew
was
next
unto
king
Ahasuerus,
and
great
among
the
Jews,
and
accepted
of
the
multitude
of
his
brethren;
seeking
the
good
of
his
people,
and
speaking
peace
to
all
his
seed.
Job
THE BOOK OF JOB.
JOB
Job
THE BOOK OF
JOB.
There
was
a
man
in
the
land
of
Uz,
whose
name
was
Job;
and
that
man
was
perfect
and
upright,
and
one
that
feared
God,
and
eschewed
evil.
And
there
were
born
unto
him
seven
sons
and
three
daughters.
His
substance
also
was
seven
thousand
sheep,
and
three
thousand
camels,
and
five
hundred
yoke
of
oxen,
and
five
hundred she-asses,
and
a
very
great
household;
so
that
this
man
was
the
greatest
of
all
the
children
of
the
east.
And
his
sons
went
and
held
a
feast
in
the
house
of
each
one
upon
his
day;
and
they
sent
and
called
for
their
three
sisters
to
eat
and
to
drink
with
them.
And
it
was
so,
when
the
days
of
their
feasting
were
gone
about,
that
Job
sent
and
sanctified
them,
and
rose
up
early
in
the
morning,
and
offered
burn
offerings
according
to
the
number
of
them
all:
for
Job
said,
It
may
be
that
my
sons
have
sinned,
and renounced
God
in
their
hearts.
Thus
did
Job
continually.
Now
there
was
a
day
when
the
sons
of
God
came
to
present
themselves
before
the
LORD,
and
Satan
came
also
among
them.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Satan,
Whence
comest
thou?
Then
Satan
answered
the
LORD,
and
said,
From
going
to
and
fro
in
the
earth,
and
from
walking
up
and
down
in
it.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Satan,
Hast
thou
considered
my
servant
Job?
for
there
is
none
like
him
in
the
earth,
a
perfect
and
an
upright
man,
one
that
feareth
God,
and
escheweth
evil.
Then
Satan
answered
the
LORD,
and
said,
Doth
Job
fear
God
for
nought?
Hast
not
thou
made
an
hedge
about
him,
and
about
his
house,
and
about
all
that
he
hath,
on
every
side?
thou
hast
blessed
the
work
of
his
hands,
and
his
substance
is
increased
in
the
land.
But
put
forth
thine
hand
now,
and
touch
all
that
he
hath,
and
he
will renounce
thee
to
thy
face.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Satan,
Behold,
all
that
he
hath
is
in
thy
power;
only
upon
himself
put
not
forth
thine
hand.
So
Satan
went
forth
from
the
presence
of
the
LORD.
And
it
fell
on
a
day
when
his
sons
and
his
daughters
were
eating
and
drinking
wine
in
their
eldest
brother’s
house,
that
there
came
a
messenger
unto
Job,
and
said,
The
oxen
were
plowing,
and
the
asses
feeding
beside
them:
and
the
Sabeans
fell
upon
them,
and
took
them
away;
yea,
they
have
slain
the
servants
with
the
edge
of
the
sword;
and
I
only
am
escaped
alone
to
tell
thee.
While
he
was
yet
speaking,
there
came
also
another,
and
said,
The
fire
of
God
is
fallen
from
heaven,
and
hath
burned
up
the
sheep,
and
the
servants,
and
consumed
them;
and
I
only
am
escaped
alone
to
tell
thee.
While
he
was
yet
speaking,
there
came
also
another,
and
said,
The
Chaldeans
made
three
bands,
and
fell
upon
the
camels,
and
have
taken
them
away,
yea,
and
slain
the
servants
with
the
edge
of
the
sword;
and
I
only
am
escaped
alone
to
tell
thee.
While
he
was
yet
speaking,
there
came
also
another,
and
said,
Thy
sons
and
thy
daughters
were
eating
and
drinking
wine
in
their
eldest
brother’s
house:
and,
behold,
there
came
a
great
wind
from
the
wilderness,
and
smote
the
four
corners
of
the
house,
and
it
fell
upon
the
young
men,
and
they
are
dead;
and
I
only
am
escaped
alone
to
tell
thee.
Then
Job
arose,
and
rent
his
mantle,
and
shaved
his
head,
and
fell
down
upon
the
ground,
and
worshipped;
and
he
said,
Naked
came
I
out
of
my
mother’s
womb,
and
naked
shall
I
return
thither:
the
LORD
gave,
and
the
LORD
hath
taken
away;
blessed
be
the
name
of
the
LORD.
In
all
this
Job
sinned
not,
nor
charged
God
with
foolishness.
Again
there
was
a
day
when
the
sons
of
God
came
to
present
themselves
before
the
LORD,
and
Satan
came
also
among
them
to
present
himself
before
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Satan,
From
whence
comest
thou?
And
Satan
answered
the
LORD,
and
said,
From
going
to
and
fro
in
the
earth,
and
from
walking
up
and
down
in
it.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Satan,
Hast
thou
considered
my
servant
Job?
for
there
is
none
like
him
in
the
earth,
a
perfect
and
an
upright
man,
one
that
feareth
God,
and
escheweth
evil:
and
he
still
holdeth
fast
his
integrity,
although
thou
movedst
me
against
him,
to
destroy
him
without
cause.
And
Satan
answered
the
LORD,
and
said,
Skin
for
skin,
yea,
all
that
a
man
hath
will
he
give
for
his
life.
But
put
forth
thine
hand
now,
and
touch
his
bone
and
his
flesh,
and
he
will renounce
thee
to
thy
face.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Satan,
Behold,
he
is
in
thine
hand;
only
spare
his
life.
So
Satan
went
forth
from
the
presence
of
the
LORD,
and
smote
Job
with
sore
boils
from
the
sole
of
his
foot
unto
his
crown.
And
he
took
him
a
potsherd
to
scrape
himself
withal;
and
he
sat
among
the
ashes.
Then
said
his
wife
unto
him,
Dost
thou
still
hold
fast
thine
integrity? renounce
God,
and
die.
But
he
said
unto
her,
Thou
speakest
as
one
of
the
foolish
women
speaketh.
What?
shall
we
receive
good
at
the
hand
of
God,
and
shall
we
not
receive
evil?
In
all
this
did
not
Job
sin
with
his
lips.
Now
when
Job’s
three
friends
heard
of
all
this
evil
that
was
come
upon
him,
they
came
every
one
from
his
own
place;
Eliphaz
the
Temanite,
and
Bildad
the
Shuhite,
and
Zophar
the
Naamathite:
and
they
made
an
appointment
together
to
come
to
bemoan
him
and
to
comfort
him.
And
when
they
lifted
up
their
eyes
afar
off,
and
knew
him
not,
they
lifted
up
their
voice,
and
wept;
and
they
rent
every
one
his
mantle,
and
sprinkled
dust
upon
their
heads
toward
heaven.
So
they
sat
down
with
him
upon
the
ground
seven
days
and
seven
nights,
and
none
spake
a
word
unto
him:
for
they
saw
that
his
grief
was
very
great.
After
this
opened
Job
his
mouth,
and
cursed
his
day.
And
Job
answered
and
said:
Let
the
day
perish
wherein
I
was
born,
and
the
night
which
said,
There
is
a
man
child
conceived.
Let
that
day
be
darkness;
let
not
God
regard
it
from
above,
neither
let
the
light
shine
upon
it.
Let
darkness
and
the
shadow
of
death
claim
it
for
their
own;
let
a
cloud
dwell
upon
it;
let
all
that
maketh
black
the
day
terrify
it.
As
for
that
night,
let
thick
darkness
seize
upon
it:
let
it
not
rejoice
among
the
days
of
the
year;
let
it
not
come
into
the
number
of
the
months.
Lo,
let
that
night
be
barren;
let
no
joyful
voice
come
therein.
Let
them
curse
it
that
curse
the
day,
who
are
ready
to
rouse
up
leviathan.
Let
the
stars
of
the
twilight
thereof
be
dark:
let
it
look
for
light,
but
have
none;
neither
let
it
behold
the
eyelids
of
the
morning:
Because
it
shut
not
up
the
doors
of
my
mother’s
womb,
nor
hid
trouble
from
mine
eyes.
Why
died
I
not
from
the
womb?
why
did
I
not
give
up
the
ghost
when
I
came
out
of
the
belly?
Why
did
the
knees
receive
me?
or
why
the
breasts,
that
I
should
suck?
For
now
should
I
have
lain
down
and
been
quiet;
I
should
have
slept;
then
had
I
been
at
rest:
With
kings
and
counsellors
of
the
earth,
which
built
up
waste
places
for
themselves;
Or
with
princes
that
had
gold,
who
filled
their
houses
with
silver:
Or
as
an
hidden
untimely
birth
I
had
not
been;
as
infants
which
never
saw
light.
There
the
wicked
cease
from
troubling;
and
there
the
weary
be
at
rest.
There
the
prisoners
are
at
ease
together;
they
hear
not
the
voice
of
the
taskmaster.
The
small
and
great
are
there;
and
the
servant
is
free
from
his
master.
Wherefore
is
light
given
to
him
that
is
in
misery,
and
life
unto
the
bitter
in
soul;
Which
long
for
death,
but
it
cometh
not;
and
dig
for
it
more
than
for
hid
treasures;
Which
rejoice
exceedingly,
and
are
glad,
when
they
can
find
the
grave?
Why
is
light
given
to
a
man
whose
way
is
hid,
and
whom
God
hath
hedged
in?
For
my
sighing
cometh
before
I
eat,
and
my
roarings
are
poured
out
like
water.
For
the
thing
which
I
fear
cometh
upon
me,
and
that
which
I
am
afraid
of
cometh
unto
me.
I
am
not
at
ease,
neither
am
I
quiet,
neither
have
I
rest;
but
trouble
cometh.
Then
answered
Eliphaz
the
Temanite,
and
said,
If
one
assay
to
commune
with
thee,
wilt
thou
be
grieved?
but
who
can
withhold
himself
from
speaking?
Behold,
thou
hast
instructed
many,
and
thou
hast
strengthened
the
weak
hands.
Thy
words
have
upholden
him
that
was
falling,
and
thou
hast
confirmed
the
feeble
knees.
But
now
it
is
come
unto
thee,
and
thou
faintest;
it
toucheth
thee,
and
thou
art
troubled.
Is
not
thy
fear
of
God
thy
confidence,
and
thy
hope
the
integrity
of
thy
ways?
Remember,
I
pray
thee,
who
ever
perished,
being
innocent?
or
where
were
the
upright
cut
off?
According
as
I
have
seen,
they
that
plow
iniquity,
and
sow
trouble,
reap
the
same.
By
the
breath
of
God
they
perish,
and
by
the
blast
of
his
anger
are
they
consumed.
The
roaring
of
the
lion,
and
the
voice
of
the
fierce
lion,
and
the
teeth
of
the
young
lions,
are
broken.
The
old
lion
perisheth
for
lack
of
prey,
and
the
whelps
of
the
lioness
are
scattered
abroad.
Now
a
thing
was
secretly
brought
to
me,
and
mine
ear
received
a
whisper
thereof.
In
thoughts
from
the
visions
of
the
night,
when
deep
sleep
falleth
on
men,
Fear
came
upon
me,
and
trembling,
which
made
all
my
bones
to
shake.
Then
a
spirit
passed
before
my
face;
the
hair
of
my
flesh
stood
up.
It
stood
still,
but
I
could
not
discern
the
appearance
thereof;
a
form
was
before
mine
eyes:
there
was
silence,
and
I
heard
a
voice,
saying,
Shall
mortal
man
be
more
just
than
God?
shall
a
man
be
more
pure
than
his
Maker?
Behold,
he
putteth
no
trust
in
his
servants;
and
his
angels
he chargeth
with
folly:
How
much
more
them
that
dwell
in
houses
of
clay,
whose
foundation
is
in
the
dust,
which
are
crushed
before
the
moth!
Betwixt
morning
and
evening
they
are
destroyed:
they
perish
for
ever
without
any
regarding
it.
Is
not
their
tent-cord
plucked
up
within
them?
they
die,
and
that
without
wisdom.
Call
now;
is
there
any
that
will
answer
thee?
and
to
which
of
the
holy
ones
wilt
thou
turn?
For
vexation
killeth
the
foolish
man,
and
jealousy
slayeth
the
silly
one.
I
have
seen
the
foolish
taking
root:
but
suddenly
I
cursed
his
habitation.
His
children
are
far
from
safety,
and
they
are
crushed
in
the
gate,
neither
is
there
any
to
deliver
them.
Whose
harvest
the
hungry
eateth
up,
and
taketh
it
even
out
of
the
thorns,
and
the
snare gapeth
for
their
substance.
For
affliction
cometh
not
forth
of
the
dust,
neither
doth
trouble
spring
out
of
the
ground;
But
man
is
born
unto
trouble,
as
the
sparks
fly
upward.
But
as
for
me,
I
would
seek
unto
God,
and
unto
God
would
I
commit
my
cause:
Which
doeth
great
things
and
unsearchable;
marvelous
things
without
number:
Who
giveth
rain
upon
the
earth,
and
sendeth
waters
upon
the
fields:
So
that
he
setteth
up
on
high
those
that
be
low;
and
those
which
mourn
are
exalted
to
safety.
He
frustrateth
the
devices
of
the
crafty,
so
that
their
hands
cannot
perform
their
enterprise.
He
taketh
the
wise
in
their
own
craftiness:
and
the
counsel
of
the
froward
is
carried
headlong.
They
meet
with
darkness
in
the
daytime,
and
grope
at
noonday
as
in
the
night.
But
he
saveth
from
the
sword
of
their
mouth,
even
the
needy
from
the
hand
of
the
mighty.
So
the
poor
hath
hope,
and
iniquity
stoppeth
her
mouth.
Behold,
happy
is
the
man
whom
God
correcteth:
therefore
despise
not
thou
the
chastening
of
the
Almighty.
For
he
maketh
sore,
and
bindeth
up;
he
woundeth,
and
his
hands
make
whole.
He
shall
deliver
thee
in
six
troubles;
yea,
in
seven
there
shall
no
evil
touch
thee.
In
famine
he
shall
redeem
thee
from
death;
and
in
war
from
the
power
of
the
sword.
Thou shalt
be
hid
from
the
scourge
of
the
tongue;
neither shalt
thou
be
afraid
of
destruction
when
it
cometh.
At
destruction
and
dearth
thou shalt
laugh;
neither shalt
thou
be
afraid
of
the
beasts
of
the
earth.
For
thou shalt
be
in
league
with
the
stones
of
the
field;
and
the
beasts
of
the
field
shall
be
at
peace
with
thee.
And
thou shalt
know
that
thy
tent
is
in
peace;
and
thou shalt
visit
thy
fold,
and shalt
miss
nothing.
Thou shalt
know
also
that
thy
seed
shall
be
great,
and
thine
offspring
as
the
grass
of
the
earth.
Thou shalt
come
to
thy
grave
in
a
full
age,
like
as
a shock
of
corn
cometh
in
in
its
season.
Lo
this,
we
have
searched
it,
so
it
is;
hear
it,
and
know
thou
it
for
thy
good.
Then
Job
answered
and
said,
Oh
that
my
vexation
were
but
weighed,
and
my
calamity
laid
in
the
balances
together!
For
now
it
would
be
heavier
than
the
sand
of
the
seas:
therefore
have
my
words
been
rash.
For
the
arrows
of
the
Almighty
are
within
me,
the
poison
whereof
my
spirit
drinketh
up:
the
terrors
of
God
do
set
themselves
in
array
against
me.
Doth
the
wild
ass
bray
when
he
hath
grass?
or
loweth
the
ox
over
his
fodder?
Can
that
which
hath
no
savour
be
eaten
without
salt?
or
is
there
any
taste
in
the
white
of
an
egg?
My
soul
refuseth
to
touch
them;
they
are
as
loathsome
meat
to
me.
Oh
that
I
might
have
my
request;
and
that
God
would
grant
me
the
thing
that
I
long
for.
Even
that
it
would
please
God
to
crush
me;
that
he
would
let
loose
his
hand,
and
cut
me
off!
Then
should
I
yet
have
comfort;
yea,
I
would
exult
in
pain
that
spareth
not:
for
I
have
not
denied
the
words
of
the
Holy
One.
What
is
my
strength,
that
I
should
wait?
and
what
is
mine
end,
at
I
should
be
patient?
Is
my
strength
the
strength
of
stones?
or
is
my
flesh
of
brass?
Is
it
not
that
I
have
no
help
in
me,
and
that effectual
working
is
driven
quite
from
me?
To
him
that
is
ready
to
faint
kindness
should
be
shewed
from
his
friend;
even
to
him
that
forsaketh
the
fear
of
the
Almighty.
My
brethren
have
dealt
deceitfully
as
a
brook,
as
the
channel
of
brooks
that
pass
away;
Which
are
black
by
reason
of
the
ice,
and
wherein
the
snow
hideth
itself:
What
time
they
wax
warm,
they
vanish:
when
it
is
hot,
they
are
consumed
out
of
their
place.
The
caravans
that
travel
by
the
way
of
them
turn
aside;
they
go
up
into
the
waste,
and
perish.
The
caravans
of
Tema
looked,
the
companies
of
Sheba
waited
for
them.
They
were
ashamed
because
they
had
hoped;
they
came
thither,
and
were
confounded.
For
now
ye
are
nothing;
ye
see
a
terror,
and
are
afraid.
Did
I
say,
Give
unto
me?
or,
offer
a
present
for
me
of
your
substance?
Or,
Deliver
me
from
the adversary’s
hand?
or,
Redeem
me
from
the
hand
of
the
oppressors?
Teach
me,
and
I
will
hold
my
peace:
and
cause
me
to
understand
wherein
I
have
erred.
How
forcible
are
words
of
uprightness!
but
what
doth
your
arguing
reprove?
Do
ye
imagine
to
reprove
words?
seeing
that
the
speeches
of
one
that
is
desperate
are
as
wind.
Yea,
ye
would
cast
lots
upon
the
fatherless,
and
make
merchandise
of
your
friend.
Now
therefore
be
pleased
to
look
upon
me;
for
surely
I
shall
not
lie
to
your
face.
Return,
I
pray
you,
let
there
be
no
injustice;
yea,
return
again,
my
cause
is
righteous.
Is
there
injustice
on
my
tongue?
cannot
my
taste
discern
mischievous
things?
Is
there
not
a
warfare
to
man
upon
earth?
and
are
not
his
days
like
the
days
of
an
hireling?
As
a
servant
that
earnestly
desireth
the
shadow,
and
as
an
hireling
that
looketh
for
his
wages:
So
am
I
made
to
possess
months
of
vanity,
and
wearisome
nights
are
appointed
to
me.
When
I
lie
down,
I
say,
When
shall
I
arise?
but
the
night
is
long;
and
I
am
full
of tossings
to
and
fro
unto
the
dawning
of
the
day.
My
flesh
is
clothed
with
worms
and
clods
of
dust;
my
skin closeth
up
and
breaketh
out afresh.
My
days
are
swifter
than
a
weaver’s
shuttle,
and
are
spent
without
hope.
Oh
remember
that
my
life
is
wind:
mine
eye
shall
no
more
see
good.
The
eye
of
him
that
seeth
me
shall
behold
me
no
more:
thine
eyes
shall
be
upon
me,
but
I
shall
not
be.
As
the
cloud
is
consumed
and vanisheth
away,
so
he
that
goeth
down
to
Sheol
shall
come
up
no
more.
He
shall
return
no
more
to
his
house,
neither
shall
his
place
know
him
any
more.
Therefore
I
will
not
refrain
my
mouth;
I
will
speak
in
the
anguish
of
my
spirit;
I
will
complain
in
the
bitterness
of
my
soul.
Am
I
a
sea,
or
a sea-monster,
that
thou
settest
a
watch
over
me?
When
I
say,
My
bed
shall
comfort
me,
my
couch
shall
ease
my
complaint;
Then
thou
scarest
me
with
dreams,
and
terrifiest
me
through
visions:
So
that
my
soul
chooseth
strangling,
and
death
rather
than
these
my
bones.
I
loathe
my
life;
I
would
not
live
alway:
let
me
alone;
for
my
days
are
vanity.
What
is
man,
that
thou shouldest
magnify
him,
and
that
thou shouldest
set
thine
heart
upon
him,
And
that
thou shouldest
visit
him
every
morning,
and
try
him
every
moment?
How
long
wilt
thou
not
look
away
from
me,
nor
let
me
alone
till
I
swallow
down
my
spittle?
If
I
have
sinned,
what
do
I
unto
thee,
O
thou
watcher
of
men?
why
hast
thou
set
me
as
a
mark
for
thee,
so
that
I
am
a
burden
to
myself?
And
why
dost
thou
not
pardon
my
transgression,
and
take
away
mine
iniquity?
for
now
shall
I
lie
down
in
the
dust;
and
thou
shall
seek
me
diligently,
but
I
shall
not
be.
Then
answered
Bildad
the
Shuhite,
and
said,
How
long
wilt
thou
speak
these
things?
and
how
long
shall
the
words
of
thy
mouth
be
like
a
mighty
wind?
Doth
God
pervert
judgment?
or
doth
the
Almighty
pervert
justice?
If
thy
children
have
sinned
against
him,
and
he
have
delivered
them
into
the
hand
of
their
transgression:
If
thou
wouldest
seek
diligently
unto
God,
and
make
thy
supplication
to
the
Almighty;
If
thou wert
pure
and
upright;
surely
now
he
would
awake
for
thee,
and
make
the
habitation
of
thy
righteousness
prosperous.
And
though
thy
beginning
was
small,
yet
thy
latter
end
should
greatly
increase.
For
inquire,
I
pray
thee,
of
the
former
age,
and
apply
thyself
to
that
which
their
fathers
have
searched
out:
(For
we
are
but
of
yesterday,
and
know
nothing,
because
our
days
upon
earth
are
a
shadow:)
Shall
not
they
teach
thee,
and
tell
thee,
and
utter
words
out
of
their
heart?
Can
the
rush
grow
up
without
mire?
can
the
flag
grow
without
water?
Whilst
it
is
yet
in
its
greenness,
and
not
cut
down,
it
withereth
before
any
other
herb.
So
are
the
paths
of
all
that
forget
God;
and
the
hope
of
the
godless
man
shall
perish:
Whose
confidence
shall
break
in
sunder,
and
whose
trust
is
a
spider’s
web.
He
shall
lean
upon
his
house,
but
it
shall
not
stand:
he
shall
hold
fast
thereby,
but
it
shall
not
endure.
He
is
green
before
the
sun,
and
his
shoots
go
forth
over
his
garden.
His
roots
are
wrapped
about
the
heap,
he
beholdeth
the
place
of
stones.
If
he
be
destroyed
from
his
place,
then
it
shall
deny
him,
saying,
I
have
not
seen
thee.
Behold,
this
is
the
joy
of
his
way,
and
out
of
the
earth
shall
others
spring.
Behold,
God
will
not
cast
away
a
perfect
man,
neither
will
he
uphold
the evil-doers.
He
will
yet
fill
thy
mouth
with
laughter,
and
thy
lips
with
shouting.
They
that
hate
thee
shall
be
clothed
with
shame;
and
the
tent
of
the
wicked
shall
be
no
more.
Then
Job
answered
and
said,
Of
a
truth
I
know
that
it
is
so:
but
how
can
man
be
just
with
God?
If
he
be
pleased
to
contend
with
him,
he
cannot
answer
him
one
of
a
thousand.
He
is
wise
in
heart,
and
mighty
in
strength:
who
hath
hardened
himself
against
him,
and
prospered?
Which
removeth
the
mountains,
and
they
know
it
not,
when
he
overturneth
them
in
his
anger.
Which
shaketh
the
earth
out
of
her
place,
and
the
pillars
thereof
tremble.
Which
commandeth
the
sun,
and
it
riseth
not;
and
sealeth
up
the
stars.
Which
alone
stretcheth
out
the
heavens,
and
treadeth
upon
the
waves
of
the
sea.
Which
maketh
the
Bear,
Orion,
and
the
Pleiades,
and
the
chambers
of
the
south.
Which
doeth
great
things
past
finding
out;
yea,
marvelous
things
without
number.
Lo,
he
goeth
by
me,
and
I
see
him
not:
he
passeth
on
also,
but
I
perceive
him
not.
Behold,
he seizeth
the
prey,
who
can
hinder
him?
who
will
say
unto
him,
What
doest
thou?
God
will
not
withdraw
his
anger;
the
helpers
of
Rahab
do
stoop
under
him.
How
much
less
shall
I
answer
him,
and
choose
out
my
words
to
reason
with
him?
Whom,
though
I
were
righteous,
yet
would
I
not
answer;
I
would
make
supplication
to
mine
adversary.
If
I
had
called,
and
he
had
answered
me;
yet
would
I
not
believe
that
he
hearkened
unto
my
voice.
For
he
breaketh
me
with
a
tempest,
and
multiplieth
my
wounds
without
cause.
He
will
not
suffer
me
to
take
my
breath,
but
filleth
me
with
bitterness.
If
we
speak
of
the
strength
of
the
mighty,
lo,
he
is
there!
and
if
of
judgment,
who
will
appoint
me
a
time?
Though
I
be
righteous,
mine
own
mouth
shall
condemn
me:
though
I
be
perfect,
it
shall
prove
me
perverse.
I
am
perfect;
I
regard
not
myself;
I
despise
my
life.
It
is
all
one;
therefore
I
say,
He
destroyeth
the
perfect
and
the
wicked.
If
the
scourge
slay
suddenly,
he
will
mock
at
the
trial
of
the
innocent.
The
earth
is
given
into
the
hand
of
the
wicked:
he
covereth
the
faces
of
the
judges
thereof;
if
it
be
not
he,
who
then
is
it?
Now
my
days
are
swifter
than
a
post:
they
flee
away,
they
see
no
good.
They
are
passed
away
as
the
swift
ships:
as
the
eagle
that swoopeth
on
the
prey.
If
I
say,
I
will
forget
my
complaint,
I
will
put
off
my
sad
countenance,
and
be
of
good
cheer:
I
am
afraid
of
all
my
sorrows,
I
know
that
thou
wilt
not
hold
me
innocent.
I
shall
be
condemned;
why
then
do
I
labour
in
vain?
If
I
wash
myself
with
snow
water,
and
make
my
hands
never
so
clean;
Yet
wilt
thou
plunge
me
in
the
ditch,
and
mine
own
clothes
shall
abhor
me.
For
he
is
not
a
man,
as
I
am,
that
I
should
answer
him,
that
we
should
come
together
in
judgment.
There
is
no
daysman
betwixt
us,
that
might
lay
his
hand
upon
us
both.
Let
him
take
his
rod
away
from
me,
and
let
not
his
terror
make
me
afraid:
Then
would
I
speak,
and
not
fear
him;
for
I
am
not
so
in
myself.
My
soul
is
weary
of
my
life;
I
will
give
free
course
to
my
complaint;
I
will
speak
in
the
bitterness
of
my
soul.
I
will
say
unto
God,
Do
not
condemn
me;
shew
me
wherefore
thou
contendest
with
me.
Is
it
good
unto
thee
that
thou shouldest
oppress,
that
thou shouldest
despise
the
work
of
thine
hands,
and
shine
upon
the
counsel
of
the
wicked?
Hast
thou
eyes
of
flesh,
or
seest
thou
as
man
seeth?
Are
thy
days
as
the
days
of
man,
or
thy
years
as
man’s
days,
That
thou inquirest
after
mine
iniquity,
and
searchest
after
my
sin,
Although
thou
knowest
that
I
am
not
wicked;
and
there
is
none
that
can
deliver
out
of
thine
hand?
Thine
hands
have
framed
me
and
fashioned
me
together
round
about;
yet
thou
dost
destroy
me.
Remember,
I
beseech
thee,
that
thou
hast
fashioned
me
as
clay;
and
wilt
thou
bring
me
into
dust
again?
Hast
thou
not
poured
me
out
as
milk,
and
curdled
me
like
cheese?
Thou
hast
clothed
me
with
skin
and
flesh,
and
knit
me
together
with
bones
and
sinews.
Thou
hast
granted
me
life
and
favour,
and
thy
visitation
hath
preserved
my
spirit.
Yet
these
things
thou
didst
hide
in
thine
heart;
I
know
that
this
is
with
thee:
If
I
sin,
then
thou
markest
me,
and
thou
wilt
not
acquit
me
from
mine
iniquity.
If
I
be
wicked,
woe
unto
me;
and
if
I
be
righteous,
yet
shall
I
not
lift
up
my
head;
being
filled
with
ignominy
and
looking
upon
mine
affliction.
And
if
my
head
exalt
itself,
thou
huntest
me
as
a
lion:
and
again
thou
shewest
thyself
marvelous
upon
me.
Thou
renewest
thy
witnesses
against
me,
and
increasest
thine
indignation
upon
me;
changes
and
warfare
are
with
me.
Wherefore
then
hast
thou
brought
me
forth
out
of
the
womb?
I
had
given
up
the
ghost,
and
no
eye
had
seen
me.
I
should
have
been
as
though
I
had
not
been;
I
should
have
been
carried
from
the
womb
to
the
grave.
Are
not
my
days
few?
cease
then,
and
let
me
alone,
that
I
may
take
comfort
a
little,
Before
I
go
whence
I
shall
not
return,
even
to
the
land
of
darkness
and
of
the
shadow
of
death;
A
land
of
thick
darkness,
as
darkness
itself;
a
land
of
the
shadow
of
death,
without
any
order,
and
where
the
light
is
as
darkness.
Then
answered
Zophar
the
Naamathite,
and
said,
Should
not
the
multitude
of
words
be
answered?
and
should
a
man
full
of
talk
be
justified?
Should
thy boastings
make
men
hold
their
peace?
and
when
thou
mockest,
shall
no
man
make
thee
ashamed?
For
thou
sayest,
My
doctrine
is
pure,
and
I
am
clean
in
thine
eyes.
But
Oh
that
God
would
speak,
and
open
his
lips
against
thee;
And
that
he
would
shew
thee
the
secrets
of
wisdom,
that
is
manifold
in effectual
working!
Know
therefore
that
God
exacteth
of
thee
less
than
thine
iniquity deserveth.
Canst
thou
by
searching
find
out
God?
canst
thou
find
out
the
Almighty
unto
perfection?
It
is
high
as
heaven;
what
canst
thou
do?
deeper
than
Sheol;
what
canst
thou
know?
The
measure
thereof
is
longer
than
the
earth,
and
broader
than
the
sea.
If
he
pass
through,
and
shut
up,
and
call
unto
judgment,
then
who
can
hinder
him?
For
he
knoweth
vain
men:
he
seeth
iniquity
also,
even
though
he
consider
it
not.
But
vain
man
is
void
of
understanding,
yea,
man
is
born
as
a
wild
ass’s
colt.
If
thou
set
thine
heart
aright,
and
stretch
out
thine
hands
toward
him;
If
iniquity
be
in
thine
hand,
put
it
far
away,
and
let
not
unrighteousness
dwell
in
thy
tents;
Surely
then shalt
thou
lift
up
thy
face
without
spot;
yea,
thou shalt
be
stedfast,
and shalt
not
fear:
For
thou shalt
forget
thy
misery;
thou shalt
remember
it
as
waters
that
are
passed
away:
And
thy
life
shall
be
clearer
than
the
noonday;
though
there
be
darkness,
it
shall
be
as
the
morning.
And
thou shalt
be
secure,
because
there
is
hope;
yea,
thou shalt
search
about
thee,
and shalt
take
thy
rest
in
safety.
Also
thou shalt
lie
down,
and
none
shall
make
thee
afraid;
yea,
many
shall
make
suit
unto
thee.
But
the
eyes
of
the
wicked
shall
fail,
and
they
shall
have
no
way
to
flee,
and
their
hope
shall
be
the
giving
up
of
the
ghost.
Then
Job
answered
and
said,
No
doubt
but
ye
are
the
people,
and
wisdom
shall
die
with
you.
But
I
have
understanding
as
well
as
you;
I
am
not
inferior
to
you:
yea,
who
knoweth
not
such
things
as
these?
I
am
as
one
that
is
a laughing-stock
to
his
neighbour,
a
man
that
called
upon
God,
and
he
answered
him:
the
just,
the
perfect
man
is
a laughing-stock.
In
the
thought
of
him
that
is
at
ease
there
is
contempt
for
misfortune;
it
is
ready
for
them
whose
foot
slippeth.
The
tents
of
robbers
prosper,
and
they
that
provoke
God
are
secure;
into
whose
hand
God
bringeth
abundantly.
But
ask
now
the
beasts,
and
they
shall
teach
thee;
and
the
fowls
of
the
air,
and
they
shall
tell
thee:
Or
speak
to
the
earth,
and
it
shall
teach
thee;
and
the
fishes
of
the
sea
shall
declare
unto
thee.
Who
knoweth
not
in
all
these,
that
the
hand
of
LORD
hath
wrought
this?
In
whose
hand
is
the
soul
of
every
living
thing,
and
the
breath
of
all
mankind.
Doth
not
the
ear
try
words,
even
as
the
palate
tasteth
its
meat?
With
aged
men
is
wisdom,
and
in
length
of
days
understanding.
With
him
is
wisdom
and
might;
he
hath
counsel
and
understanding.
Behold,
he
breaketh
down,
and
it
cannot
be
built
again;
he
shutteth
up
a
man,
and
there
can
be
no
opening.
Behold,
he
withholdeth
the
waters,
and
they
dry
up;
again,
he
sendeth
them
out,
and
they
overturn
the
earth.
With
him
is
strength
and effectual
working;
the
deceived
and
the
deceiver
are
his.
He
leadeth
counsellors
away
spoiled,
and
judges
maketh
he
fools.
He
looseth
the
bond
of
kings,
and
bindeth
their
loins
with
a
girdle.
He
leadeth
priests
away
spoiled,
and
overthroweth
the
mighty.
He
removeth
the
speech
of
the
trusty,
and
taketh
away
the
understanding
of
the
elders.
He
poureth
contempt
upon
princes,
and
looseth
the
belt
of
the
strong.
He
discovereth
deep
things
out
of
darkness,
and
bringeth
out
to
light
the
shadow
of
death.
He
increaseth
the
nations,
and
destroyeth
them:
he
spreadeth
the
nations
abroad,
and
bringeth
them
in.
He
taketh
away
the
heart
of
the
chiefs
of
the
people
of
the
earth,
and
causeth
them
to
wander
in
a
wilderness
where
there
is
no
way.
They
grope
in
the
dark
without
light,
and
he
maketh
them
to
stagger
like
a
drunken
man.
Lo,
mine
eye
hath
seen
all
this,
mine
ear
hath
heard
and
understood
it.
What
ye
know,
the
same
do
I
know
also:
I
am
not
inferior
unto
you.
Surely
I
would
speak
to
the
Almighty,
and
I
desire
to
reason
with
God.
But
ye
are
forgers
of
lies,
ye
are
all
physicians
of
no
value.
Oh
that
ye
would
altogether
hold
your
peace!
and
it
should
be
your
wisdom.
Hear
now
my
reasoning,
and
hearken
to
the
pleadings
of
my
lips.
Will
ye
speak
unrighteously
for
God,
and
talk
deceitfully
for
him?
Will
ye
respect
his
person?
will
ye
contend
for
God?
Is
it
good
that
he
should
search
you
out?
or
as
one
deceiveth
a
man,
will
ye
deceive
him?
He
will
surely
reprove
you,
if
ye
do
secretly
respect
persons.
Shall
not
his
excellency
make
you
afraid,
and
his
dread
fall
upon
you?
Your
memorable
sayings
are
proverbs
of
ashes,
your defences
are
defences
of
clay.
Hold
your
peace,
let
me
alone,
that
I
may
speak,
and
let
come
on
me
what
wilt.
Wherefore
should
I
take
my
flesh
in
my
teeth,
and
put
my
life
in
mine
hand?
Though
he
slay
me,
yet
will
I
wait
for
him:
nevertheless
I
will
maintain
my
ways
before
him.
This
also
shall
be
my
salvation;
for
a
godless
man
shall
not
come
before
him.
Hear
diligently
my
speech,
and
let
my
declaration
be
in
your
ears.
Behold
now,
I
have
ordered
my
cause;
I
know
that
I
am
righteous.
Who
is
he
that
will
contend
with
me?
for
now
shall
I
hold
my
peace
and
give
up
the
ghost.
Only
do
not
two
things
unto
me,
then
will
I
not
hide
myself
from
thy
face:
Withdraw
thine
hand
far
from
me;
and
let
not
thy
terror
make
me
afraid.
Then
call
thou,
and
I
will
answer;
or
let
me
speak,
and
answer
thou
me.
How
many
are
mine
iniquities
and
sins?
make
me
to
know
my
transgression
and
my
sin.
Wherefore
hidest
thou
thy
face,
and
holdest
me
for
thine
enemy?
Wilt
thou
harass
a
driven
leaf?
and
wilt
thou
pursue
the
dry
stubble?
For
thou
writest
bitter
things
against
me,
and
makest
me
to
inherit
the
iniquities
of
my
youth:
Thou
puttest
my
feet
also
in
the
stocks,
and
markest
all
my
paths;
thou drawest
thee
a
line
about
the
soles
of
my
feet:
Though
I
am
like
a
rotten
thing
that
consumeth,
like
a
garment
that
is
moth-eaten.
Man
that
is
born
of
a
woman
is
of
few
days,
and
full
of
trouble.
He
cometh
forth
like
a
flower,
and
is
cut
down:
he
fleeth
also
as
a
shadow,
and
continueth
not.
And
dost
thou
open
thine
eyes
upon
such
an
one,
and
bringest
me
into
judgment
with
thee?
Who
can
bring
a
clean
thing
out
of
an
unclean?
not
one.
Seeing
his
days
are
determined,
the
number
of
his
months
is
with
thee,
and
thou
hast
appointed
his
bounds
that
he
cannot
pass;
Look
away
from
him,
that
he
may
rest,
till
he
shall
accomplish,
as
an
hireling,
his
day.
For
there
is
hope
of
a
tree,
if
it
be
cut
down,
that
it
will
sprout
again,
and
that
the
tender
branch
thereof
will
not
cease.
Though
the
root
thereof
wax
old
in
the
earth,
and
the
stock
thereof
die
in
the
ground;
Yet
through
the
scent
of
water
it
will
bud,
and
put
forth
boughs
like
a
plant.
But
man
dieth,
and
wasteth
away:
yea,
man
giveth
up
the
ghost,
and
where
is
he?
As
the
waters
fail
from
the
sea,
and
the
river
decayeth
and
drieth
up;
So
man
lieth
down
and
riseth
not:
till
the
heavens
be
no
more,
they
shall
not
awake,
nor
be
roused
out
of
their
sleep.
Oh
that
thou
wouldest
hide
me
in
Sheol,
that
thou
wouldest
keep
me
secret,
until
thy
wrath
be
past,
that
thou
wouldest
appoint
me
a
set
time,
and
remember
me!
If
a
man
die,
shall
he
live
again?
all
the
days
of
my
warfare
would
I
wait,
till
my
release
should
come.
Thou shouldest
call,
and
I
would
answer
thee:
thou
wouldest
have
a
desire
to
the
work
of
thine
hands.
But
now
thou
numberest
my
steps:
dost
thou
not
watch
over
my
sin?
My
transgression
is
sealed
up
in
a
bag,
and
thou fastenest
up
mine
iniquity.
And
surely
the
mountain
falling
cometh
to
nought,
and
the
rock
is
removed
out
of
its
place;
The
waters
wear
the
stones;
the
overflowings
thereof
wash
away
the
dust
of
the
earth:
and
thou
destroyest
the
hope
of
man.
Thou
prevailest
for
ever
against
him,
and
he
passeth;
thou
changest
his
countenance,
and
sendest
him
away.
His
sons
come
to
honour,
and
he
knoweth
it
not;
and
they
are
brought
low,
but
he
perceiveth
it
not
of
them.
But
his
flesh
upon
him
hath
pain,
and
his
soul
within
him
mourneth.
Then
answered
Eliphaz
the
Temanite,
and
said,
Should
a
wise
man
make
answer
with
vain
knowledge,
and
fill
his
belly
with
the
east
wind?
Should
he
reason
with
unprofitable
talk,
or
with
speeches
wherewith
he
can
do
no
good?
Yea,
thou
doest
away
with
fear,
and
restrainest
devotion
before
God.
For
thine
iniquity
teacheth
thy
mouth,
and
thou
choosest
the
tongue
of
the
crafty.
Thine
own
mouth
condemneth
thee,
and
not
I;
yea,
thine
own
lips
testify
against
thee.
Art
thou
the
first
man
that
was
born?
or wast
thou
brought
forth
before
the
hills?
Hast
thou
heard
the
secret
counsel
of
God?
and
dost
thou
restrain
wisdom
to
thyself?
What
knowest
thou,
that
we
know
not?
what
understandest
thou,
which
is
not
in
us?
With
us
are
both
the
grayheaded
and
the
very
aged
men,
much
elder
than
thy
father.
Are
the
consolations
of
God
too
small
for
thee,
and
the
word
that
dealeth
gently
with
thee?
Why
doth
thine
heart
carry
thee
away?
and
why
do
thine
eyes
wink?
That
thou
turnest
thy
spirit
against
God,
and lettest
such
words
go
out
of
thy
mouth.
What
is
man,
that
he
should
be
clean?
and
he
which
is
born
of
a
woman,
that
he
should
be
righteous?
Behold,
he
putteth
no
trust
in
his
holy
ones;
yea,
the
heavens
are
not
clean
in
his
sight.
How
much
less
one
that
is
abominable
and
corrupt,
a
man
that
drinketh
iniquity
like
water!
I
will
shew
thee,
hear
thou
me;
and
that
which
I
have
seen
I
will
declare:
(Which
wise
men
have
told
from
their
fathers,
and
have
not
hid
it;
Unto
whom
alone
the
land
was
given,
and
no
stranger
passed
among
them:)
The
wicked
man
travaileth
with
pain
all
his
days,
even
the
number
of
years
that
are
laid
up
for
the
oppressor.
A
sound
of
terrors
is
in
his
ears;
in
prosperity
the
spoiler
shall
come
upon
him:
He
believeth
not
that
he
shall
return
out
of
darkness,
and
he
is
waited
for
of
the
sword:
He
wandereth
abroad
for
bread,
saying,
Where
is
it?
he
knoweth
that
the
day
of
darkness
is
ready
at
his
hand:
Distress
and
anguish
make
him
afraid;
they
prevail
against
him,
as
a
king
ready
to
the
battle:
Because
he
hath
stretched
out
his
hand
against
God,
and behaveth
himself
proudly
against
the
Almighty;
He
runneth
upon
him
with
a
stiff
neck,
with
the
thick
bosses
of
his
bucklers:
Because
he
hath
covered
his
face
with
his
fatness,
and
made collops
of
fat
on
his
flanks;
And
he
hath
dwelt
in
desolate
cities,
in
houses
which
no
man
inhabited,
which
were
ready
to
become
heaps.
He
shall
not
be
rich,
neither
shall
his
substance
continue,
neither
shall
their
produce
bend
to
the
earth.
He
shall
not
depart
out
of
darkness;
the
flame
shall
dry
up
his
branches,
and
by
the
breath
of
his
mouth
shall
he
go
away.
Let
him
not
trust
in
vanity,
deceiving
himself:
for
vanity
shall
be
his
recompence.
It
shall
be
accomplished
before
his
time,
and
his
branch
shall
not
be
green.
He
shall
shake
off
his
unripe
grape
as
the
vine,
and
shall
cast
off
his
flower
as
the
olive.
For
the
company
of
the
godless
shall
be
barren,
and
fire
shall
consume
the
tents
of
bribery.
They
conceive
mischief,
and
bring
forth
iniquity,
and
their
belly
prepareth
deceit.
Then
Job
answered
and
said,
I
have
heard
many
such
things:
miserable
comforters
are
ye
all.
Shall
vain
words
have
an
end?
or
what provoketh
thee
that
thou
answerest?
I
also
could
speak
as
ye
do;
if
your
soul
were
in
my
soul’s
stead,
I
could
join
words
together
against
you,
and
shake
mine
head
at
you.
But
I
would
strengthen
you
with
my
mouth,
and
the
solace
of
my
lips
should assuage
your
grief.
Though
I
speak,
my
grief
is
not assuaged:
and
though
I
forbear,
what
am
I
eased?
But
now
he
hath
made
me
weary:
thou
hast
made
desolate
all
my
company.
And
thou
hast
laid
fast
hold
on
me,
which
is
a
witness
against
me:
and
my
leanness
riseth
up
against
me,
it
testifieth
to
my
face.
He
hath
torn
me
in
his
wrath,
and
persecuted
me;
he
hath
gnashed
upon
me
with
his
teeth:
mine
adversary
sharpeneth
his
eyes
upon
me.
They
have
gaped
upon
me
with
their
mouth;
they
have
smitten
me
upon
the
cheek
reproachfully:
they
gather
themselves
together
against
me.
God
delivereth
me
to
the
ungodly,
and
casteth
me
into
the
hands
of
the
wicked.
I
was
at
ease,
and
he
brake
me
asunder;
yea,
he
hath
taken
me
by
the
neck,
and
dashed
me
to
pieces:
he
hath
also
set
me
up
for
his
mark.
His
archers
compass
me
round
about,
he
cleaveth
my
reins
asunder,
and
doth
not
spare;
he
poureth
out
my
gall
upon
the
ground.
He
breaketh
me
with
breach
upon
breach;
he
runneth
upon
me
like
a
giant.
I
have
sewed
sackcloth
upon
my
skin,
and
have
laid
my
horn
in
the
dust.
My
face
is
foul
with
weeping,
and
on
my
eyelids
is
the
shadow
of
death;
Although
there
is
no
violence
in
mine
hands,
and
my
prayer
is
pure.
O
earth,
cover
not
thou
my
blood,
and
let
my
cry
have
no
resting
place.
Even
now,
behold,
my
witness
is
in
heaven,
and
he
that coucheth
for
me
is
on
high.
My
friends
scorn
me:
but
mine
eye
poureth
out
tears
unto
God;
That
he
would
maintain
the
right
of
a
man
with
God,
and
of
a
son
of
man
with
his
neighbour!
For
when
a
few
years
are
come,
I
shall
go
the
way
whence
I
shall
not
return.
My
spirit
is
consumed,
my
days
are
extinct,
the
grave
is
ready
for
me.
Surely
there
are
mockers
with
me,
and
mine
eye
abideth
in
their
provocation.
Give
now
a
pledge,
be
surety
for
me
with
thyself;
who
is
there
that
will
strike
hands
with
me?
For
thou
hast
hid
their
heart
from
understanding:
therefore shalt
thou
not
exalt
them.
He
that denounceth
his
friends
for
a
prey,
even
the
eyes
of
his
children
shall
fail.
He
hath
made
me
also
a
byword
of
the
people;
and
I
am
become
an
open
abhorring.
Mine
eye
also
is
dim
by
reason
of
sorrow,
and
all
my
members
are
as
a
shadow.
Upright
men
shall
be
astonied
at
this,
and
the
innocent
shall
stir
up
himself
against
the
godless.
Yet
shall
the
righteous
hold
on
his
way,
and
he
that
hath
clean
hands
shall
wax
stronger
and
stronger.
But
return
ye,
all
of
you,
and
come
now:
and
I
shall
not
find
a
wise
man
among
you.
My
days
are
past,
my
purposes
are
broken
off,
even
the droughts
of
my
heart.
They
change
the
night
into
a
day:
the
fight,
say
they,
is
near
unto
the
darkness.
If
I
look
for
Sheol
as
mine
house;
if
I
have
spread
my
couch
in
the
darkness;
If
I
have
said
to
corruption,
Thou
art
my
father;
to
the
worm,
Thou
art
my
mother,
and
my
sister;
Where
then
is
my
hope?
and
as
for
my
hope,
who
shall
see
it?
It
shall
go
down
to
the
bars
of
Sheol,
when
once
there
is
rest
in
the
dust.
Then
answered
Bildad
the
Shuhite,
and
said,
How
long
will
ye
lay
snares
for
words?
consider,
and
afterwards
we
will
speak.
Wherefore
are
we
counted
as
beasts,
and
are
become
unclean
in
your
sight?
Thou
that tearest
thyself
in
thine
anger,
shall
the
earth
be
forsaken
for
thee?
or
shall
the
rock
be
removed
out
of
its
place?
Yea,
the
light
of
the
wicked
shall
be
put
out,
and
the
spark
of
his
fire
shall
not
shine.
The
light
shall
be
dark
in
his
tent,
and
his
lamp
above
him
shall
be
put
out.
The
steps
of
his
strength
shall
be
straitened,
and
his
own
counsel
shall
cast
him
down.
For
he
is
cast
into
a
net
by
his
own
feet,
and
he
walketh
upon
the
toils.
A
gin
shall
take
him
by
the
heel,
and
a
snare
shall
lay
hold
on
him.
A
noose
is
hid
for
him
in
the
ground,
and
a
trap
for
him
in
the
way.
Terrors
shall
make
him
afraid
on
every
side,
and
shall
chase
him
at
his
heels.
His
strength
shall
be hunger-bitten
and
calamity
shall
be
ready
for
his
halting.
It
shall
devour
the
members
of
his
body,
yea,
the
firstborn
of
death
shall
devour
his
members.
He
shall
be
rooted
out
of
his
tent
wherein
he
trusteth;
and
he
shall
be
brought
to
the
king
of
terrors.
There
shall
dwell
in
his
tent
that
which
is
none
of
his:
brimstone
shall
be
scattered
upon
his
habitation.
His
roots
shall
be
dried
up
beneath,
and
above
shall
his
branch
be
cut
off.
His
remembrance
shall
perish
from
the
earth,
and
he
shall
have
no
name
in
the
street.
He
shall
be
driven
from
light
into
darkness,
and
chased
out
of
the
world.
He
shall
have
neither
son
nor
son’s
son
among
his
people,
nor
any
remaining
where
he
sojourned.
They
that
come
after
shall
be
astonied
at
his
day,
as
they
that
went
before
were
affrighted.
Surely
such
are
the
dwellings
of
the
unrighteous,
and
this
is
the
place
of
him
that
knoweth
not
God.
Then
Job
answered
and
said,
How
long
will
ye
vex
my
soul
and
break
me
in
pieces
with
words?
These
ten
times
have
ye
reproached
me:
ye
are
not
ashamed
that
ye
deal
hardly
with
me.
And
be
it
indeed
that
I
have
erred,
mine
error
remaineth
with
myself.
If
indeed
ye
will
magnify
yourselves
against
me,
and
plead
against
me
my
reproach:
Know
now
that
God
hath subverted
me
in
my
cause,
and
hath
compassed
me
with
his
net.
Behold,
I
cry
out
of
wrong,
but
I
am
not
heard:
I
cry
for
help,
but
there
is
no
judgment.
He
hath
fenced
up
my
way
that
I
cannot
pass,
and
hath
set
darkness
in
my
paths.
He
hath
stripped
me
of
my
glory,
and
taken
the
crown
from
my
head.
He
hath
broken
me
down
on
every
side,
and
I
am
gone:
and
mine
hope
hath
he
plucked
up
like
a
tree.
He
hath
also
kindled
his
wrath
against
me,
and
he
counteth
me
unto
him
as
one
of
his
adversaries.
His
troops
come
on
together,
and
cast
up
their
way
against
me,
and
encamp
round
about
my
tent.
He
hath
put
my
brethren
far
from
me,
and
mine
acquaintance
are
wholly
estranged
from
me.
My
kinsfolk
have
failed,
and
my
familiar
friends
have
forgotten
me.
They
that
dwell
in
mine
house,
and
my
maids,
count
me
for
a
stranger:
I
am
an
alien
in
their
sight.
I
call
unto
my
servant,
and
he
giveth
me
no
answer,
though
I
entreat
him
with
my
mouth.
My
breath
is
strange
to
my
wife,
and
my
supplication
to
the
children
of
my
mother’s
womb.
Even
young
children
despise
me;
if
I
arise,
they
speak
against
me.
All
my
inward
friends
abhor
me:
and
they
whom
I
loved
are
turned
against
me.
My
bone
cleaveth
to
my
skin
and
to
my
flesh,
and
I
am
escaped
with
the
skin
of
my
teeth.
Have
pity
upon
me,
have
pity
upon
me,
O
ye
my
friends;
for
the
hand
of
God
hath
touched
me.
Why
do
ye
persecute
me
as
God,
and
are
not
satisfied
with
my
flesh?
Oh
that
my
words
were
now
written!
oh
that
they
were
inscribed
in
a
book!
That
with
an
iron
pen
and
lead
they
were
graven
in
the
rock
for
ever!
But
I
know
that
my
redeemer
liveth,
and
that
he
shall
stand
up
at
the
last
upon
the
earth:
And
after
my
skin
hath
been
thus
destroyed,
yet
from
my
flesh
shall
I
see
God:
Whom
I
shall
see
for
myself,
and
mine
eyes
shall
behold,
and
not
another.
My
reins
are
consumed
within
me.
If
ye
say,
How
we
will
persecute
him!
seeing
that
the
root
of
the
matter
is
found
in
me;
Be
ye
afraid
of
the
sword:
for
wrath
bringeth
the
punishments
of
the
sword,
that
ye
may
know
there
is
a
judgment.
Then
answered
Zophar
the
Naamathite,
and
said,
Therefore
do
my
thoughts
give
answer
to
me,
even
by
reason
of
my
haste
that
is
in
me.
I
have
heard
the
reproof
which
putteth
me
to
shame,
and
the
spirit
of
my
understanding
answereth
me.
Knowest
thou
not
this
of
old
time,
since
man
was
placed
upon
earth,
That
the
triumphing
of
the
wicked
is
short,
and
the
joy
of
the
godless
but
for
a
moment?
Though
his
excellency
mount
up
to
the
heavens,
and
his
head
reach
unto
the
clouds;
Yet
he
shall
perish
for
ever
like
his
own
dung:
they
which
have
seen
him
shall
say,
Where
is
he?
He
shall
fly
away
as
a
dream,
and
shall
not
be
found:
yea,
he
shall
be
chased
away
as
a
vision
of
the
night.
The
eye
which
saw
him
shall
see
him
no
more;
neither
shall
his
place
any
more
behold
him.
His
children
shall
seek
the
favour
of
the
poor,
and
his
hands
shall
give
back
his
wealth.
His
bones
are
full
of
his
youth,
but
it
shall
lie
down
with
him
in
the
dust.
Though
wickedness
be
sweet
in
his
mouth,
though
he
hide
it
under
his
tongue;
Though
he
spare
it,
and
will
not
let
it
go,
but
keep
it
still
within
his
mouth;
Yet
his
meat
in
his
bowels
is
turned,
it
is
the
gall
of
asps
within
him.
He
hath
swallowed
down
riches,
and
he
shall
vomit
them
up
again:
God
shall
cast
them
out
of
his
belly.
He
shall
suck
the
poison
of
asps:
the
viper’s
tongue
shall
slay
him.
He
shall
not
look
upon
the
rivers,
the
flowing
streams
of
honey
and
butter.
That
which
he
laboured
for
shall
he
restore,
and
shall
not
swallow
it
down;
according
to
the
substance
that
he
hath
gotten,
he
shall
not
rejoice.
For
he
hath
oppressed
and
forsaken
the
poor;
he
hath
violently
taken
away
an
house,
and
he
shall
not
build
it
up.
Because
he
knew
no
quietness
within
him,
he
shall
not
save aught
of
that
wherein
he
delighteth.
There
was
nothing
left
that
he
devoured
not;
therefore
his
prosperity
shall
not
endure.
In
the
fulness
of
his
sufficiency
he
shall
be
in
straits:
the
hand
of
every
one
that
is
in
misery
shall
come
upon
him.
When
he
is
about
to
fill
his
belly,
God
shall
cast
the
fierceness
of
his
wrath
upon
him,
and
shall
rain
it
upon
him
while
he
is
eating.
He
shall
flee
from
the
iron
weapon,
and
the
bow
of
brass
shall
strike
him
through.
He
draweth
it
forth,
and
it
cometh
out
of
his
body:
yea,
the
glittering
point
cometh
out
of
his
gall;
terrors
are
upon
him.
All
darkness
is
laid
up
for
his
treasures:
a
fire
not
blown
by
man
shall
devour
him;
it
shall
consume
that
which
is
left
in
his
tent.
The
heavens
shall
reveal
his
iniquity,
and
the
earth
shall
rise
up
against
him.
The
increase
of
his
house
shall
depart,
his
goods
shall
flow
away
in
the
day
of
his
wrath.
This
is
the
portion
of
a
wicked
man
from
God,
and
the
heritage
appointed
unto
him
by
God.
Then
Job
answered
and
said,
Hear
diligently
my
speech;
and
let
this
be
your
consolations.
Suffer
me,
and
I
also
will
speak;
and
after
that
I
have
spoken,
mock
on.
As
for
me,
is
my
complaint
to
man?
and
why
should
I
not
be
impatient?
Mark
me,
and
be
astonished,
and
lay
your
hand
upon
your
mouth.
Even
when
I
remember
I
am
troubled,
and
horror
taketh
hold
on
my
flesh.
Wherefore
do
the
wicked
live,
become
old,
yea,
wax
mighty
in
power?
Their
seed
is
established
with
them
in
their
sight,
and
their
offspring
before
their
eyes.
Their
houses
are
safe
from
fear,
neither
is
the
rod
of
God
upon
them.
Their
bull
gendereth,
and
faileth
not;
their
cow
calveth,
and
casteth
not
her
calf.
They
send
forth
their
little
ones
like
a
flock,
and
their
children
dance.
They
sing
to
the
timbrel
and
harp,
and
rejoice
at
the
sound
of
the
pipe.
They
spend
their
days
in
prosperity,
and
in
a
moment
they
go
down
to
Sheol.
Yet
they
said
unto
God,
Depart
from
us;
for
we
desire
not
the
knowledge
of
thy
ways.
What
is
the
Almighty,
that
we
should
serve
him?
and
what
profit
should
we
have,
if
we
pray
unto
him?
Lo,
their
prosperity
is
not
in
their
hand:
the
counsel
of
the
wicked
is
far
from
me.
How
oft
is
it
that
the
lamp
of
the
wicked
is
put
out?
that
their
calamity
cometh
upon
them?
that
God
distributeth
sorrows
in
his
anger?
That
they
are
as
stubble
before
the
wind,
and
as
chaff
that
the
storm
carrieth
away?
Ye
say,
God
layeth
up
his
iniquity
for
his
children.
Let
him
recompense
it
unto
himself,
that
he
may
know
it.
Let
his
own
eyes
see
his
destruction,
and
let
him
drink
of
the
wrath
of
the
Almighty.
For
what
pleasure
hath
he
in
his
house
after
him,
when
the
number
of
his
months
is
cut
off
in
the
midst?
Shall
any
teach
God
knowledge?
seeing
he
judgeth
those
that
are
high.
One
dieth
in
his
full
strength,
being
wholly
at
ease
and
quiet:
His
breasts
are
full
of
milk,
and
the
marrow
of
his
bones
is
moistened.
And
another
dieth
in
bitterness
of
soul,
and
never
tasteth
of
good.
They
lie
down
alike
in
the
dust,
and
the
worm
covereth
them.
Behold,
I
know
your
thoughts,
and
the
devices
which
ye
wrongfully
imagine
against
me.
For
ye
say,
Where
is
the
house
of
the
prince?
and
where
is
the
tent
wherein
the
wicked
dwelt?
Have
ye
not
asked
them
that
go
by
the
way?
and
do
ye
not
know
their
tokens?
That
the
evil
man
is
reserved
to
the
day
of
calamity?
that
they
are
led
forth
to
the
day
of
wrath?
Who
shall
declare
his
way
to
his
face?
and
who
shall
repay
him
what
he
hath
done?
Yet
shall
he
be
borne
to
the
grave,
and
shall
keep
watch
over
the
tomb.
The
clods
of
the
valley
shall
be
sweet
unto
him,
and
all
men
shall
draw
after
him,
as
there
were
innumerable
before
him.
How
then
comfort
ye
me
in
vain,
seeing
in
your
answers
there
remaineth
only
falsehood?
Then
answered
Eliphaz
the
Temanite,
and
said,
Can
a
man
be
profitable
unto
God?
surely
he
that
is
wise
is
profitable
unto
himself.
Is
it
any
pleasure
to
the
Almighty,
that
thou
art
righteous?
or
is
it
gain
to
him,
that
thou
makest
thy
ways
perfect?
Is
it
for
thy
fear
of
him
that
he
reproveth
thee,
that
he
entereth
with
thee
into
judgment?
Is
not
thy
wickedness
great?
neither
is
there
any
end
to
thine
iniquities.
For
thou
hast
taken
pledges
of
thy
brother
for
nought,
and
stripped
the
naked
of
their
clothing.
Thou
hast
not
given
water
to
the
weary
to
drink,
and
thou
hast
withholden
bread
from
the
hungry.
But
as
for
the
mighty
man,
he
had
the
earth;
and
the
honourable
man,
he
dwelt
in
it.
Thou
hast
sent
widows
away
empty,
and
the
arms
of
the
fatherless
have
been
broken.
Therefore
snares
are
round
about
thee,
and
sudden
fear
troubleth
thee,
Or
darkness,
that
thou
canst
not
see,
and
abundance
of
waters
cover
thee.
Is
not
God
in
the
height
of
heaven?
and
behold
the
height
of
the
stars,
how
high
they
are!
And
thou
sayest,
What
doth
God
know?
can
he
judge
through
the
thick
darkness?
Thick
clouds
are
a
covering
to
him,
that
he
seeth
not;
and
he
walketh
in
the
circuit
of
heaven.
Wilt
thou
keep
the
old
way
which
wicked
men
have
trodden?
Who
were
snatched
away
before
their
time,
whose
foundation
was
poured
out
as
a
stream:
Who
said
unto
God,
Depart
from
us;
and,
What
can
the
Almighty
do
for
us?
Yet
he fired
their
houses
with
good
things:
but
the
counsel
of
the
wicked
is
far
from
me.
The
righteous
see
it,
and
are
glad;
and
the
innocent
laugh
them
to
scorn:
Saying,
Surely
they
that
did
rise
up
against
us
are
cut
off,
and
the
remnant
of
them
the
fire
hath
consumed.
Acquaint
now
thyself
with
him,
and
be
at
peace:
thereby
good
shall
come
unto
thee.
Receive,
I
pray
thee,
the
law
from
his
mouth,
and
lay
up
his
words
in
thine
heart.
If
thou
return
to
the
Almighty,
thou shalt
be
built
up;
if
thou
put
away
unrighteousness
far
from
thy
tents.
And
lay
thou
thy
treasure
in
the
dust,
and
the
gold
of
Ophir
among
the
stones
of
the
brooks;
And
the
Almighty
shall
be
thy
treasure,
and
precious
silver
unto
thee.
For
then shalt
thou
delight
thyself
in
the
Almighty,
and shalt
lift
up
thy
face
unto
God.
Thou shalt
make
thy
prayer
unto
him,
and
he
shall
hear
thee;
and
thou shalt
pay
thy
vows.
Thou shalt
also
decree
a
thing,
and
it
shall
be
established
unto
thee;
and
light
shall
shine
upon
thy
ways.
When
they
cast
thee
down,
thou shalt
say,
There
is
lifting
up;
and
the
humble
person
he
shall
save.
He
shall
deliver
even
him
that
is
not
innocent:
yea,
he
shall
be
delivered
through
the
cleanness
of
thine
hands.
Then
Job
answered
and
said,
Even
today
is
my
complaint
rebellious:
my
stroke
is
heavier
than
my
groaning.
Oh
that
I
knew
where
I
might
find
him,
that
I
might
come
even
to
his
seat!
I
would
order
my
cause
before
him,
and
fill
my
mouth
with
arguments.
I
would
know
the
words
which
he
would
answer
me,
and
understand
what
he
would
say
unto
me.
Would
he
contend
with
me
in
the
greatness
of
his
power?
Nay;
but
he
would
give
heed
unto
me.
There
the
upright
might
reason
with
him;
so
should
I
be
delivered
for
ever
from
my
judge.
Behold,
I
go
forward,
but
he
is
not
there;
and
backward,
but
I
cannot
perceive
him:
On
the
left
hand,
when
he
doth
work,
but
I
cannot
behold
him:
he
hideth
himself
on
the
right
hand,
that
I
cannot
see
him.
But
he
knoweth
the
way
that
I
take;
when
he
hath
tried
me,
I
shall
come
forth
as
gold.
My
foot
hath
held
fast
to
his
steps;
his
way
have
I
kept,
and
turned
not
aside.
I
have
not
gone
back
from
the
commandment
of
his
lips;
I
have
treasured
up
the
words
of
his
mouth
more
than
my
necessary
food.
But
he
is
in
one
mind,
and
who
can
turn
him?
and
what
his
soul
desireth,
even
that
he
doeth.
For
he
performeth
that
which
is
appointed
for
me:
and
many
such
things
are
with
him.
Therefore
am
I
troubled
at
his
presence;
when
I
consider,
I
am
afraid
of
him.
For
God
hath
made
my
heart
faint,
and
the
Almighty
hath
troubled
me:
Because
I
was
not
cut
off
before
the
darkness,
neither
did
he
cover
the
thick
darkness
from
my
face.
Why
are
times
not
laid
up
by
the
Almighty?
and
why
do
not
they
which
know
him
see
his
days?
There
are
that
remove
the
landmarks;
they
violently
take
away
flocks,
and
feed
them.
They
drive
away
the
ass
of
the
fatherless,
they
take
the
widow’s
ox
for
a
pledge.
They
turn
the
needy
out
of
the
way:
the
poor
of
the
earth
hide
themselves
together.
Behold,
as
wild
asses
in
the
desert
they
go
forth
to
their
work,
seeking
diligently
for
meat;
the
wilderness
yieldeth
them
food
for
their
children.
They
cut
their
provender
in
the
field;
and
they
glean
the
vintage
of
the
wicked.
They
lie
all
night
naked
without
clothing,
and
have
no
covering
in
the
cold.
They
are
wet
with
the
showers
of
the
mountains,
and
embrace
the
rock
for
want
of
a
shelter.
There
are
that
pluck
the
fatherless
from
the
breast,
and
take
a
pledge
of
the
poor:
So
that
they
go
about
naked
without
clothing,
and
being an-hungred
they
carry
the
sheaves;
They
make
oil
within
the
walls
of
these
men;
they
tread
their
winepresses,
and
suffer
thirst.
From
out
of
the
populous
city
men
groan,
and
the
soul
of
the
wounded
crieth
out:
yet
God
imputeth
it
not
for
folly.
These
are
of
them
that
rebel
against
the
light;
they
know
not
the
ways
thereof,
nor
abide
in
the
paths
thereof.
The
murderer
riseth
with
the
light,
he
killeth
the
poor
and
needy;
and
in
the
night
he
is
as
a
thief.
The
eye
also
of
the
adulterer
waiteth
for
the
twilight,
saying,
No
eye
shall
see
me:
and
he
disguiseth
his
face.
In
the
dark
they
dig
through
houses:
they
shut
themselves
up
in
the
daytime;
they
know
not
the
light.
For
the
morning
is
to
all
of
them
as
the
shadow
of
death;
for
they
know
the
terrors
of
the
shadow
of
death.
He
is
swift
upon
the
face
of
the
waters;
their
portion
is
cursed
in
the
earth:
he
turneth
not
by
the
way
of
the
vineyards.
Drought
and
heat
consume
the
snow
waters:
so
doth
Sheol
those
which
have
sinned.
The
womb
shall
forget
him;
the
worm
shall
feed
sweetly
on
him;
he
shall
be
no
more
remembered:
and
unrighteousness
shall
be
broken
as
a
tree.
He
devoureth
the
barren
that
beareth
not;
and
doeth
not
good
to
the
widow.
He
draweth
away
the
mighty
also
by
his
power:
he
riseth
up,
and
no
man
is
sure
of
life.
God
giveth
them
to
be
in
security,
and
they
rest
thereon;
and
his
eyes
are
upon
their
ways.
They
are
exalted;
yet
a
little
while,
and
they
are
gone;
yea,
they
are
brought
low,
they
are
taken
out
of
the
way
as
all
other,
and
are
cut
off
as
the
tops
of
the
ears
of
corn.
And
if
it
be
not
so
now,
who
will
prove
me
a
liar,
and
make
my
speech
nothing
worth?
Then
answered
Bildad
the
Shuhite,
and
said,
Dominion
and
fear
are
with
him;
he
maketh
peace
in
his
high
places.
Is
there
any
number
of
his
armies?
and
upon
whom
doth
not
his
light
arise?
How
then
can
man
be
just
with
God?
or
how
can
he
be
clean
that
is
born
of
a
woman?
Behold,
even
the
moon
hath
no
brightness,
and
the
stars
are
not
pure
in
his
sight:
How
much
less
man,
that
is
a
worm!
and
the
son
of
man,
which
is
a
worm!
Then
Job
answered
and
said,
How
hast
thou
helped
him
that
is
without
power!
how
hast
thou
saved
the
arm
that
hath
no
strength!
How
hast
thou
counselled
him
that
hath
no
wisdom,
and
plentifully
declared
sound
knowledge!
To
whom
hast
thou
uttered
words?
and
whose
spirit
came
forth
from
thee?
They
that
are
deceased
tremble
beneath
the
waters
and
the
inhabitants
thereof.
Sheol
is
naked
before
him,
and
Abaddon
hath
no
covering.
He
stretcheth
out
the
north
over
empty
space,
and
hangeth
the
earth
upon
nothing.
He
bindeth
up
the
waters
in
his
thick
clouds;
and
the
cloud
is
not
rent
under
them.
He closeth
in
the
face
of
his
throne,
and
spreadeth
his
cloud
upon
it.
He
hath
described
a
boundary
upon
the
face
of
the
waters,
unto
the
confines
of
light
and
darkness.
The
pillars
of
heaven
tremble
and
are
astonished
at
his
rebuke.
He
stirreth
up
the
sea
with
his
power,
and
by
his
understanding
he
smiteth
through
Rahab.
By
his
spirit
the
heavens
are
garnished;
his
hand
hath
pierced
the
swift
serpent.
Lo,
these
are
but
the
outskirts
of
his
ways:
and
how
small
a
whisper
do
we
hear
of
him!
but
the
thunder
of
his
power
who
can
understand?
And
Job
again
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
As
God
liveth,
who
hath
taken
away
my
right;
and
the
Almighty,
who
hath
vexed
my
soul;
(For
my
life
is
yet
whole
in
me,
and
the
spirit
of
God
is
in
my
nostrils;)
Surely
my
lips
shall
not
speak
unrighteousness,
neither
shall
my
tongue
utter
deceit.
God
forbid
that
I
should
justify
you:
till
I
die
I
will
not
put
away
mine
integrity
from
me.
My
righteousness
I
hold
fast,
and
will
not
let
it
go:
my
heart
shall
not
reproach
me
so
long
as
I
live.
Let
mine
enemy
be
as
the
wicked,
and
let
him
that
riseth
up
against
me
be
as
the
unrighteous.
For
what
is
the
hope
of
the
godless,
though
he
get
him
gain,
when
God
taketh
away
his
soul?
Will
God
hear
his
cry,
when
trouble
cometh
upon
him?
Will
he
delight
himself
in
the
Almighty,
and
call
upon
God
at
all
times?
I
will
teach
you
concerning
the
hand
of
God;
that
which
is
with
the
Almighty
will
I
not
conceal.
Behold,
all
ye
yourselves
have
seen
it;
why
then
are
ye
become
altogether
vain?
This
is
the
portion
of
a
wicked
man
with
God,
and
the
heritage
of
oppressors,
which
they
receive
from
the
Almighty.
If
his
children
be
multiplied,
it
is
for
the
sword;
and
his
offspring
shall
not
be
satisfied
with
bread.
Those
that
remain
of
him
shall
be
buried
in
death,
and
his
widows
shall
make
no
lamentation.
Though
he
heap
up
silver
as
the
dust,
and
prepare
raiment
as
the
clay;
He
may
prepare
it,
but
the
just
shall
put
it
on,
and
the
innocent
shall
divide
the
silver.
He
buildeth
his
house
as
the
moth,
and
as
a
booth
which
the
keeper
maketh.
He
lieth
down
rich,
but
he
shall
not
be
gathered;
he
openeth
his
eyes,
and
he
is
not.
Terrors
overtake
him
like
waters;
a
tempest
stealeth
him
away
in
the
night.
The
east
wind
carrieth
him
away,
and
he
departeth;
and
it sweepeth
him
out
of
his
place.
For
God
shall
hurl
at
him,
and
not
spare:
he
would
fain
flee
out
of
his
hand.
Men
shall
clap
their
hands
at
him,
and
shall
hiss
him
out
of
his
place.
Surely
there
is
a
mine
for
silver,
and
a
place
for
gold
which
they
refine.
Iron
is
taken
out
of
the
earth,
and
brass
is
molten
out
of
the
stone.
Man
setteth
an
end
to
darkness,
and
searcheth
out
to
the furthest
bound
the
stones
of
thick
darkness
and
of
the
shadow
of
death.
He
breaketh
open
a
shaft
away
from
where
men
sojourn;
they
are
forgotten
of
the
foot
that
passeth
by;
they
hang
afar
from
men,
they
swing
to
and
fro.
As
for
the
earth,
out
of
it
cometh
bread:
and
underneath
it
is
turned
up
as
it
were
by
fire.
The
stones
thereof
are
the
place
of
sapphires,
and
it
hath
dust
of
gold.
That
path
no
bird
of
prey
knoweth,
neither
hath
the
falcon’s
eye
seen
it:
The
proud
beasts
have
not
trodden
it,
nor
hath
the
fierce
lion
passed
thereby.
He
putteth
forth
his
hand
upon
the
flinty
rock;
he
overturneth
the
mountains
by
the
roots.
He
cutteth
out
channels
among
the
rocks;
and
his
eye
seeth
every
precious
thing.
He
bindeth
the
streams
that
they trickle
not;
and
the
thing
that
is
hid
bringeth
he
forth
to
light.
But
where
shall
wisdom
be
found?
and
where
is
the
place
of
understanding?
Man
knoweth
not
the
price
thereof;
neither
is
it
found
in
the
land
of
the
living.
The
deep
saith,
It
is
not
in
me:
and
the
sea
saith,
It
is
not
with
me.
It
cannot
be
gotten
for
gold,
neither
shall
silver
be
weighed
for
the
price
thereof.
It
cannot
be
valued
with
the
gold
of
Ophir,
with
the
precious
onyx,
or
the
sapphire.
Gold
and
glass
cannot
equal
it:
neither
shall
the
exchange
thereof
be
jewels
of
fine
gold.
No
mention
shall
be
made
of
coral
or
of
crystal:
yea,
the
price
of
wisdom
is
above
rubies.
The
topaz
of
Ethiopia
shall
not
equal
it,
neither
shall
it
be
valued
with
pure
gold.
Whence
then
cometh
wisdom?
and
where
is
the
place
of
understanding?
Seeing
it
is
hid
from
the
eyes
of
all
living,
and
kept
close
from
the
fowls
of
the
air.
Destruction
and
Death
say,
We
have
heard
a
rumour
thereof
with
our
ears.
God
understandeth
the
way
thereof,
and
he
knoweth
the
place
thereof.
For
he
looketh
to
the
ends
of
the
earth,
and
seeth
under
the
whole
heaven;
To
make
a
weight
for
the
wind;
yea,
he meteth
out
the
waters
by
measure.
When
he
made
a
decree
for
the
rain,
and
a
way
for
the
lightning
of
the
thunder:
Then
did
he
see
it,
and
declare
it;
he
established
it,
yea,
and
searched
it
out.
And
unto
man
he
said,
Behold,
the
fear
of
the
Lord,
that
is
wisdom;
and
to
depart
from
evil
is
understanding.
And
Job
again
took
up
his
parable,
and
said,
Oh
that
I
were
as
in
the
months
of
old,
as
in
the
days
when
God
watched
over
me;
When
his
lamp
shined
upon
my
head,
and
by
his
light
I
walked
through
darkness;
As
I
was
in
the ripeness
of
my
days,
when
the
secret
of
God
was
upon
my
tent;
When
the
Almighty
was
yet
with
me,
and
my
children
were
about
me;
When
my
steps
were
washed
with
butter,
and
the
rock
poured
me
out
rivers
of
oil!
When
I
went
forth
to
the
gate
unto
the
city,
when
I
prepared
my
seat
in
the
street,
The
young
men
saw
me
and
hid
themselves,
and
the
aged
rose
up
and
stood;
The
princes
refrained
talking,
and
laid
their
hand
on
their
mouth;
The
voice
of
the
nobles
was
hushed,
and
their
tongue
cleaved
to
the
roof
of
their
mouth.
For
when
the
ear
heard
me,
then
it
blessed
me;
and
when
the
eye
saw
me,
it
gave
witness
unto
me:
Because
I
delivered
the
poor
that
cried,
the
fatherless
also,
that
had
none
to
help
him.
The
blessing
of
him
that
was
ready
to
perish
came
upon
me:
and
I
caused
the
widow’s
heart
to
sing
for
joy.
I
put
on
righteousness,
and
it
clothed
me:
my
justice
was
as
a
robe
and
a
diadem.
I
was
eyes
to
the
blind,
and
feet
was
I
to
the
lame.
I
was
a
father
to
the
needy:
and
the
cause
of
him
that
I
knew
not
I
searched
out.
And
I
brake
the
jaws
of
the
unrighteous,
and
plucked
the
prey
out
of
his
teeth.
Then
I
said,
I
shall
die
in
my
nest,
and
I
shall
multiply
my
days
as
the
sand:
My
root
is
spread
out
to
the
waters,
and
the
dew
lieth
all
night
upon
my
branch:
My
glory
is
fresh
in
me,
and
my
bow
is
renewed
in
my
hand.
Unto
me
men
gave
ear,
and
waited,
and
kept
silence
for
my
counsel.
After
my
words
they
spake
not
again;
and
my
speech
dropped
upon
them.
And
they
waited
for
me
as
for
the
rain;
and
they
opened
their
mouth
wide
as
for
the
latter
rain.
If
I
laughed
on
them,
they
believed
it
not;
and
the
light
of
my
countenance
they
cast
not
down.
I
chose
out
their
way,
and
sat
as
chief,
and
dwelt
as
a
king
in
the
army,
as
one
that
comforteth
the
mourners.
But
now
they
that
are
younger
than
I
have
me
in
derision,
whose
fathers
I
disdained
to
set
with
the
dogs
of
my
flock.
Yea,
the
strength
of
their
hands,
whereto
should
it
profit
me?
men
in
whom
ripe
age
is
perished.
They
are
gaunt
with
want
and
famine;
they
gnaw
the
dry
ground;
in
the
gloom
of
wasteness
and
desolation.
They
pluck salt-wort
by
the
bushes;
and
the
roots
of
the
broom
are
their
meat.
They
are
driven
forth
from
the
midst
of
men;
they
cry
after
them
as
after
a
thief.
In
the
clefts
of
the
valleys
must
they
dwell,
in
holes
of
the
earth
and
of
the
rocks.
Among
the
bushes
they
bray;
under
the
nettles
they
are
gathered
together.
They
are
children
of
fools,
yea,
children
of
base
men;
they
were
scourged
out
of
the
land.
And
now
I
am
become
their
song,
yea,
I
am
a
byword
unto
them.
They
abhor
me,
they
stand
aloof
from
me,
and
spare
not
to
spit
in
my
face.
For
he
hath
loosed
his
cord,
and
afflicted
me,
and
they
have
cast
off
the
bridle
before
me.
Upon
my
right
hand
rise
the
rabble;
they
thrust
aside
my
feet,
and
they
cast
up
against
me
their
ways
of
destruction.
They
mar
my
path,
they
set
forward
my
calamity,
even
men
that
have
no
helper.
As
through
a
wide
breach
they
come:
in
the
midst
of
the
ruin
they
roll
themselves
upon
me.
Terrors
are
turned
upon
me,
they
chase
mine
honour
as
the
wind;
and
my
welfare
is
passed
away
as
a
cloud.
And
now
my
soul
is
poured
out
within
me;
days
of
affliction
have
taken
hold
upon
me.
In
the
night
season
my
bones
are
pierced
in
me,
and
the
pains
that
gnaw
me
take
no
rest.
By
the
great
force
of
my
disease
is
my
garment
disfigured:
it
bindeth
me
about
as
the
collar
of
my
coat.
He
hath
cast
me
into
the
mire,
and
I
am
become
like
dust
and
ashes.
I
cry
unto
thee,
and
thou
dost
not
answer
me:
I
stand
up,
and
thou
lookest
at
me.
Thou
art
turned
to
be
cruel
to
me:
with
the
might
of
thy
hand
thou persecutest
me.
Thou liftest
me
up
to
the
wind,
thou causest
me
to
ride
upon
it;
and
thou
dissolvest
me
in
the
storm.
For
I
know
that
thou
wilt
bring
me
to
death,
and
to
the
house
appointed
for
all
living.
Surely
against
a
ruinous
heap
he
will
not
put
forth
his
hand;
though
it
be
in
his
destruction,
one
may
utter
a
cry
because
of
these
things.
Did
not
I
weep
for
him
that
was
in
trouble?
was
not
my
soul
grieved
for
the
needy?
When
I
looked
for
good,
then
evil
came;
and
when
I
waited
for
light,
there
came
darkness.
My
bowels
boil,
and
rest
not;
days
of
affliction
are
come
upon
me.
I
go
mourning
without
the
sun:
I
stand
up
in
the
assembly,
and
cry
for
help.
I
am
a
brother
to
jackals,
and
a
companion
to
ostriches.
My
skin
is
black,
and
falleth
from
me,
and
my
bones
are
burned
with
heat.
Therefore
is
my
harp
turned
to
mourning,
and
my
pipe
into
the
voice
of
them
that
weep.
I
MADE
a
covenant
with
mine
eyes;
how
then
should
I
look
upon
a
maid?
For
what
is
the
portion
of
God
from
above,
and
the
heritage
of
the
Almighty
from
on
high?
Is
it
not
calamity
to
the
unrighteous,
and
disaster
to
the
workers
of
iniquity?
Doth
not
he
see
my
ways,
and
number
all
my
steps?
If
I
have
walked
with
vanity,
and
my
foot
hath
hasted
to
deceit;
(Let
me
be
weighed
in
an
even
balance,
that
God
may
know
mine
integrity;)
If
my
step
hath
turned
out
of
the
way,
and
mine
heart
walked
after
mine
eyes,
and
if
any
spot
hath
cleaved
to
mine
hands:
Then
let
me
sow,
and
let
another
eat;
yea,
let
the
produce
of
my
field
be
rooted
out.
If
mine
heart
have
been
enticed
unto
a
woman,
and
I
have
laid
wait
at
my
neighbour’s
door:
Then
let
my
wife
grind
unto
another,
and
let
others
bow
down
upon
her.
For
that
were
an
heinous
crime;
yea,
it
were
an
iniquity
to
be
punished
by
the
judges:
For
it
is
a
fire
that
consumeth
unto
Destruction,
and
would
root
out
all
mine
increase.
If
I
did
despise
the
cause
of
my
manservant
or
of
my
maidservant,
when
they
contended
with
me:
What
then
shall
I
do
when
God
riseth
up?
and
when
he
visiteth,
what
shall
I
answer
him?
Did
not
he
that
made
me
in
the
womb
make
him?
and
did
not
one
fashion
us
in
the
womb?
If
I
have
withheld
the
poor
from
their
desire,
or
have
caused
the
eyes
of
the
widow
to
fail;
Or
have
eaten
my
morsel
alone,
and
the
fatherless
hath
not
eaten
thereof;
(Nay,
from
my
youth
he
grew
up
with
me
as
with
a
father,
and
I
have
been
her
guide
from
my
mother’s
womb;)
If
I
have
seen
any
perish
for
want
of
clothing,
or
that
the
needy
had
no
covering;
If
his
loins
have
not
blessed
me,
and
if
he
were
not
warmed
with
the
fleece
of
my
sheep;
If
I
have
lifted
up
my
hand
against
the
fatherless,
because
I
saw
my
help
in
the
gate:
Then
let
my
shoulder
fall
from
the
shoulder
blade,
and
mine
arm
be
broken
from
the
bone.
For
calamity
from
God
was
a
terror
to
me,
and
by
reason
of
his
excellency
I
could
do
nothing.
If
I
have
made
gold
my
hope,
and
have
said
to
the
fine
gold,
Thou
art
my
confidence;
If
I
rejoiced
because
my
wealth
was
great,
and
because
mine
hand
had
gotten
much;
If
I
beheld
the
sun
when
it
shined,
or
the
moon
walking
in
brightness;
And
my
heart
hath
been
secretly
enticed,
and
my
mouth
hath
kissed
my
hand:
This
also
were
an
iniquity
to
be
punished
by
the
judges:
for
I
should
have
lied
to
God
that
is
above.
If
I
rejoiced
at
the
destruction
of
him
that
hated
me,
or
lifted
up
myself
when
evil
found
him;
(Yea,
I
suffered
not
my
mouth
to
sin
by
asking
his
life
with
a
curse;)
If
the
men
of
my
tent
said
not,
Who
can
find
one
that
hath
not
been
satisfied
with
his
flesh?
The
stranger
did
not
lodge
in
the
street;
but
I
opened
my
doors
to
the
traveller;
If
like
Adam
I
covered
my
transgressions,
by
hiding
mine
iniquity
in
my
bosom;
Because
I
feared
the
great
multitude,
and
the
contempt
of
families
terrified
me,
so
that
I
kept
silence,
and
went
not
out
of
the
door—
Oh
that
I
had
one
to
hear
me! (lo,
here
is
my
signature,
let
the
Almighty
answer
me;)
and
that
I
had
the
indictment
which
mine
adversary
hath
written!
Surely
I
would
carry
it
upon
my
shoulder;
I
would
bind
it
unto
me
as
a
crown.
I
would
declare
unto
him
the
number
of
my
steps;
as
a
prince
would
I
go
near
unto
him.
If
my
land
cry
out
against
me,
and
the
furrows
thereof
weep
together;
If
I
have
eaten
the
fruits
thereof
without
money,
or
have
caused
the
owners
thereof
to
lose
their
life:
Let
thistles
grow
instead
of
wheat,
and
cockle
instead
of
barley.
The
words
of
Job
are
ended.
So
these
three
men
ceased
to
answer
Job,
because
he
was
righteous
in
his
own
eyes.
Then
was
kindled
the
wrath
of
Elihu
the
son
of
Barachel
the
Buzite,
of
the
family
of
Ram:
against
Job
was
his
wrath
kindled,
because
he
justified
himself
rather
than
God.
Also
against
his
three
friends
was
his
wrath
kindled,
because
they
had
found
no
answer,
and
yet
had
condemned
Job.
Now
Elihu
had
waited
to
speak
unto
Job,
because
they
were
elder
than
he.
And
when
Elihu
saw
that
there
was
no
answer
in
the
mouth
of
these
three
men,
his
wrath
was
kindled.
And
Elihu
the
son
of
Barachel
the
Buzite
answered
and
said,
I
am
young,
and
ye
are
very
old;
wherefore
I
held
back,
and
durst
not
shew
you
mine
opinion.
I
said,
Days
should
speak,
and
multitude
of
years
should
teach
wisdom.
But
there
is
a
spirit
in
man,
and
the
breath
of
the
Almighty
giveth
them
understanding.
It
is
not
the
great
that
are
wise,
nor
the
aged
that
understand
judgment.
Therefore
I
said,
Hearken
to
me;
I
also
will
shew
mine
opinion.
Behold,
I
waited
for
your
words,
I
listened
for
your
reasons,
whilst
ye
searched
out
what
to
say.
Yea,
I
attended
unto
you,
and,
behold,
there
was
none
that
convinced
Job,
or
that
answered
his
words,
among
you.
Beware
lest
ye
say,
We
have
found
wisdom;
God
may vanquish
him,
not
man:
For
he
hath
not
directed
his
words
against
me;
neither
will
I
answer
him
with
your
speeches.
They
are
amazed,
they
answer
no
more:
they
have
not
a
word
to
say.
And
shall
I
wait,
because
they
speak
not,
because
they
stand
still,
and
answer
no
more?
I
also
will
answer
my
part,
I
also
will
shew
mine
opinion.
For
I
am
full
of
words;
the
spirit
within
me
constraineth
me.
Behold,
my
belly
is
as
wine
which
hath
no
vent;
like
new
bottles
it
is
ready
to
burst.
I
will
speak,
that
I
may
be
refreshed;
I
will
open
my
lips
and
answer.
Let
me
not,
I
pray
you,
respect
any
man’s
person;
neither
will
I
give
flattering
titles
unto
any
man.
For
I
know
not
to
give
flattering
titles;
else
would
my
Maker
soon
take
me
away.
Howbeit,
Job,
I
pray
thee,
hear
my
speech,
and
hearken
to
all
my
words.
Behold
now,
I
have
opened
my
mouth,
my
tongue
hath
spoken
in
my
mouth.
My
words
shall
utter
the
uprightness
of
my
heart:
and
that
which
my
lips
know
they
shall
speak
sincerely.
The
spirit
of
God
hath
made
me,
and
the
breath
of
the
Almighty
giveth
me
life.
If
thou
canst,
answer
thou
me;
set
thy
words
in
order
before
me,
stand
forth.
Behold,
I
am
toward
God
even
as
thou
art:
I
also
am
formed
out
of
the
clay.
Behold,
my
terror
shall
not
make
thee
afraid,
neither
shall
my
pressure
be
heavy
upon
thee.
Surely
thou
hast
spoken
in
mine
hearing,
and
I
have
heard
the
voice
of
thy
words,
saying,
I
am
clean,
without
transgression;
I
am
innocent,
neither
is
there
iniquity
in
me:
Behold,
he
findeth
occasions
against
me,
he
counteth
me
for
his
enemy;
He
putteth
my
feet
in
the
stocks,
he
marketh
all
my
paths.
Behold,
I
will
answer
thee,
in
this
thou
art
not
just;
for
God
is
greater
than
man.
Why
dost
thou
strive
against
him?
for
he
giveth
not
account
of
any
of
his
matters.
For
God
speaketh
once,
yea
twice,
though
man
regardeth
it
not.
In
a
dream,
in
a
vision
of
the
night,
when
deep
sleep
falleth
upon
men,
in
slumberings
upon
the
bed;
Then
he
openeth
the
ears
of
men,
and
sealeth
their
instruction,
That
he
may
withdraw
man
from
his
purpose,
and
hide
pride
from
man;
He
keepeth
back
his
soul
from
the
pit,
and
his
life
from
perishing
by
the
sword.
He
is
chastened
also
with
pain
upon
his
bed,
and
with
continual
strife
in
his
bones:
So
that
his
life
abhorreth
bread,
and
his
soul
dainty
meat.
His
flesh
is
consumed
away,
that
it
cannot
be
seen;
and
his
bones
that
were
not
seen
stick
out.
Yea,
his
soul
draweth
near
unto
the
pit,
and
his
life
to
the
destroyers.
If
there
be
with
him
an
angel,
an
interpreter,
one
among
a
thousand,
to
shew
unto
man
what
is
right
for
him;
Then
he
is
gracious
unto
him,
and
saith,
Deliver
him
from
going
down
to
the
pit,
I
have
found
a
ransom.
His
flesh
shall
be
fresher
than
a
child’s;
he
returneth
to
the
days
of
his
youth:
He
prayeth
unto
God,
and
he
is
favourable
unto
him;
so
that
he
seeth
his
face
with
joy:
and
he
restoreth
unto
man
his
righteousness.
He
singeth
before
men,
and
saith,
I
have
sinned,
and
perverted
that
which
was
right,
and
it
profited
me
not:
He
hath
redeemed
my
soul
from
going
into
the
pit,
and
my
life
shall
behold
the
light.
Lo,
all
these
things
doth
God
work,
twice,
yea
thrice,
with
a
man,
To
bring
back
his
soul
from
the
pit,
that
he
may
be
enlightened
with
the
light
of
the
living.
Mark
well,
O
Job,
hearken
unto
me:
hold
thy
peace,
and
I
will
speak.
If
thou
hast
any
thing
to
say,
answer
me:
speak,
for
I
desire
to
justify
thee.
If
not,
hearken
thou
unto
me:
hold
thy
peace,
and
I
will
teach
thee
wisdom.
Moreover
Elihu
answered
and
said,
Hear
my
words,
ye
wise
men;
and
give
ear
unto
me,
ye
that
have
knowledge.
For
the
ear
trieth
words,
as
the
palate
tasteth
meat.
Let
us
choose
for
us
that
which
is
right:
let
us
know
among
ourselves
what
is
good.
For
Job
hath
said,
I
am
righteous,
and
God
hath
taken
away
my
right:
Notwithstanding
my
right
I
am
accounted
a
liar;
my
wound
is
incurable,
though
I
am
without
transgression.
What
man
is
like
Job,
who
drinketh
up
scorning
like
water?
Which
goeth
in
company
with
the
workers
of
iniquity,
and
walketh
with
wicked
men.
For
he
hath
said,
it
profiteth
a
man
nothing
that
he
should
delight
himself
with
God.
Therefore
hearken
unto
me,
ye
men
of
understanding:
far
be
it
from
God,
that
he
should
do
wickedness;
and
from
the
Almighty,
that
he
should
commit
iniquity.
For
the
work
of
a
man
shall
he
render
unto
him,
and
cause
every
man
to
find
according
to
his
ways.
Yea,
of
a
surety,
God
will
not
do
wickedly,
neither
will
the
Almighty
pervert
judgment.
Who
gave
him
a
charge
over
the
earth?
or
who
hath
disposed
the
whole
world?
If
he
set
his
heart
upon
man,
if
he
gather
unto
himself
his
spirit
and
his
breath;
All
flesh
shall
perish
together,
and
man
shall
turn
again
unto
dust.
If
now
thou
hast
understanding,
hear
this:
hearken
to
the
voice
of
my
words.
Shall
even
one
that
hateth
right
govern?
and
wilt
thou
condemn
him
that
is
just
and
mighty?
Is
it
fit
to
say
to
a
king,
Thou
art
vile?
or
to
nobles,
Ye
are
wicked?
How
much
less
to
him
that
respecteth
not
the
persons
of
princes,
nor
regardeth
the
rich
more
than
the
poor?
for
they
all
are
the
work
of
his
hands.
In
a
moment
they
die,
even
at
midnight;
the
people
are
shaken
and
pass
away,
and
the
mighty
are
taken
away
without
hand.
For
his
eyes
are
upon
the
ways
of
a
man,
and
he
seeth
all
his
goings.
There
is
no
darkness,
nor
shadow
of
death,
where
the
workers
of
iniquity
may
hide
themselves.
For
he needeth
not
further
to
consider
a
man,
that
he
should
go
before
God
in
judgment.
He
breaketh
in
pieces
mighty
men
in
ways
past
finding
out,
and
setteth
others
in
their
stead.
Therefore
he
taketh
knowledge
of
their
works;
and
he
overturneth
them
in
the
night,
so
that
they
are
destroyed.
He
striketh
them
as
wicked
men
in
the
open
sight
of
others;
Because
they
turned
aside
from
following
him,
and
would
not
have
regard
to
any
of
his
ways:
So
that
they
caused
the
cry
of
the
poor
to
come
unto
him,
and
he
heard
the
cry
of
the
afflicted.
When
he
giveth
quietness,
who
then
can
condemn?
and
when
he
hideth
his
face,
who
then
can
behold
him?
whether
it
be
done
unto
a
nation,
or
unto
a
man,
alike:
That
the
godless
man
reign
not,
that
there
be
none
to
ensnare
the
people.
For
hath
any
said
unto
God,
I
have
borne
chastisement,
I
will
not
offend
any
more:
That
which
I
see
not
teach
thou
me:
if
I
have
done
iniquity,
I
will
do
it
no
more?
Shall
his
recompence
be
as
thou
wilt,
that
thou refusest
it?
for
thou
must
choose,
and
not
I:
therefore
speak
what
thou
knowest.
Men
of
understanding
will
say
unto
me,
yea,
every
wise
man
that
heareth
me:
Job
speaketh
without
knowledge,
and
his
words
are
without
wisdom.
Would
that
Job
were
tried
unto
the
end,
because
of
his
answering
like
wicked
men.
For
he
addeth
rebellion
unto
his
sin,
he
clappeth
his
hands
among
us,
and
multiplieth
his
words
against
God.
Moreover
Elihu
answered
and
said,
Thinkest
thou
this
to
be
thy
right,
or
sayest
thou,
My
righteousness
is
more
than
God’s,
That
thou
sayest,
What
advantage
will
it
be
unto
thee?
and,
What
profit
shall
I
have,
more
than
if
I
had
sinned?
I
will
answer
thee,
and
thy
companions
with
thee.
Look
unto
the
heavens,
and
see;
and
behold
the
skies,
which
are
higher
than
thou.
If
thou
hast
sinned,
what
doest
thou
against
him?
and
if
thy
transgressions
be
multiplied,
what
doest
thou
unto
him.
If
thou
be
righteous,
what
givest
thou
him?
or
what
receiveth
he
of
thine
hand?
Thy
wickedness
may
hurt
a
man
as
thou
art;
and
thy
righteousness
may
profit
a
son
of
man.
By
reason
of
the
multitude
of
oppressions
they
cry
out;
they
cry
for
help
by
reason
of
the
arm
of
the
mighty.
But
none
saith,
Where
is
God
my
Maker,
who
giveth
songs
in
the
night;
Who
teacheth
us
more
than
the
beasts
of
the
earth,
and
maketh
us
wiser
than
the
fowls
of
heaven?
There
they
cry,
but
none
giveth
answer,
because
of
the
pride
of
evil
men.
Surely
God
will
not
hear
vanity,
neither
will
the
Almighty
regard
it.
How
much
less
when
thou
sayest
thou
beholdest
him
not,
the
cause
is
before
him,
and
thou waitest
for
him!
But
now,
because
he
hath
not
visited
in
his
anger,
neither
doth
he
greatly
regard
arrogance;
Therefore
doth
Job
open
his
mouth
in
vanity;
he
multiplieth
words
without
knowledge.
Elihu
also
proceeded,
and
said,
Suffer
me
a
little,
and
I
will
shew
thee:
for
I
have
yet
somewhat
to
say
on
God’s
behalf.
I
will
fetch
my
knowledge
from
afar,
and
will
ascribe
righteousness
to
my
Maker.
For
truly
my
words
are
not
false:
one
that
is
perfect
in
knowledge
is
with
thee.
Behold,
God
is
mighty,
and
despiseth
not
any:
he
is
mighty
in
strength
of
understanding.
He
preserveth
not
the
life
of
the
wicked:
but
giveth
to
the
afflicted
their
right.
He
withdraweth
not
his
eyes
from
the
righteous:
but
with
kings
upon
the
throne
he
setteth
them
for
ever,
and
they
are
exalted.
And
if
they
be
bound
in
fetters,
and
be
taken
in
the
cords
of
affliction;
Then
he
sheweth
them
their
work,
and
their
transgressions,
that
they
have
behaved
themselves
proudly.
He
openeth
also
their
ear
to
instruction,
and
commandeth
that
they
return
from
iniquity.
If
they
hearken
and
serve
him,
they
shall
spend
their
days
in
prosperity,
and
their
years
in
pleasures.
But
if
they
hearken
not,
they
shall
perish
by
the
sword,
and
they
shall
die
without
knowledge.
But
they
that
are
godless
in
heart
lay
up
anger:
they
cry
not
for
help
when
he
bindeth
them.
They
die
in
youth,
and
their
life
perisheth
among
the
unclean.
He
delivereth
the
afflicted
by
his
affliction,
and
openeth
their
ear
in
oppression.
Yea,
he
would
have
led
thee
away
out
of
distress
into
a
broad
place,
where
there
is
no
straitness;
and
that
which
is
set
on
thy
table
should
be
full
of
fatness.
But
thou
art
full
of
the
judgment
of
the
wicked:
judgment
and
justice
take
hold
on
thee.
Because
there
is
wrath,
beware
lest
thou
be
led
away
by
thy
sufficiency;
neither
let
the
greatness
of
the
ransom
turn
thee
aside.
Will
thy
riches
suffice,
that
thou
be
not
in
distress,
or
all
the
forces
of
thy
strength?
Desire
not
the
night,
when
peoples
are
cut
off
in
their
place.
Take
heed,
regard
not
iniquity:
for
this
hast
thou
chosen
rather
than
affliction.
Behold,
God
doeth
loftily
in
his
power:
who
is
a
teacher
like
unto
him?
Who
hath
enjoined
him
his
way?
or
who
can
say,
Thou
hast
wrought
unrighteousness?
Remember
that
thou
magnify
his
work,
whereof
men
have
sung.
All
men
have
looked
thereon;
man
beholdeth
it
afar
off.
Behold,
God
is
great,
and
we
know
him
not;
the
number
of
his
years
is
unsearchable.
For
he
draweth
up
the
drops
of
water,
which
distil
in
rain
from
his
vapour:
Which
the
skies
pour
down
and
drop
upon
man
abundantly.
Yea,
can
any
understand
the
spreadings
of
the
clouds,
the
thunderings
of
his
pavilion?
Behold,
he
spreadeth
his
light
around
him;
and
he
covereth
the
bottom
of
the
sea.
For
by
these
he
judgeth
the
peoples;
he
giveth
meat
in
abundance.
He
covereth
his
hands
with
the
lightning;
and
giveth
it
a
charge
that
it
strike
the
mark.
The
noise
thereof
telleth
concerning
him,
the
cattle
also
concerning
the
storm
that
cometh
up.
At
this
also
my
heart
trembleth,
and
is
moved
out
of
its
place.
Hearken
ye
unto
the
noise
of
his
voice,
and
the
sound
that
goeth
out
of
his
mouth.
He
sendeth
it
forth
under
the
whole
heaven,
and
his
lightning
unto
the
ends
of
the
earth.
After
it
a
voice
roareth;
he
thundereth
with
the
voice
of
his
majesty:
and
he
stayeth
them
not
when
his
voice
is
heard.
God
thundereth
marvelously
with
his
voice;
great
things
doeth
he,
which
we
cannot
comprehend.
For
he
saith
to
the
snow,
Fall
thou
on
the
earth;
likewise
to
the
shower
of
rain,
and
to
the
showers
of
his
mighty
rain.
He
sealeth
up
the
hand
of
every
man;
that
all
men
whom
he
hath
made
may
know
it.
Then
the
beasts
go
into coverts,
and
remain
in
their
dens.
Out
of
the
chamber
of
the
south
cometh
the
storm:
and
cold
out
of
the
north.
By
the
breath
of
God
ice
is
given:
and
the
breadth
of
the
waters
is
straitened.
Yea,
he
ladeth
the
thick
cloud
with
moisture;
he
spreadeth
abroad
the
cloud
of
his
lightning:
And
it
is
turned
round
about
by
his
guidance,
that
they
may
do
whatsoever
he
commandeth
them
upon
the
face
of
the habitable
world.
Whether
it
be
for
correction,
or
for
his
land,
or
for
mercy,
that
he
cause
it
to
come.
Hearken
unto
this,
O
Job:
stand
still,
and
consider
the
wondrous
works
of
God.
Dost
thou
know
how
God
layeth
his
charge
upon
them,
and
causeth
the
lightning
of
his
cloud
to
shine?
Dost
thou
know
the
balancings
of
the
clouds,
the
wondrous
works
of
him
which
is
perfect
in
knowledge?
How
thy
garments
are
warm,
when
the
earth
is
still
by
reason
of
the
south
wind?
Canst
thou
with
him
spread
out
the
sky,
which
is
strong
as
a
molten
mirror?
Teach
us
what
we
shall
say
unto
him;
for
we
cannot
order
our
speech
by
reason
of
darkness.
Shall
it
be
told
him
that
I
would
speak?
or
should
a
man
wish
that
he
were
swallowed
up?
And
now
men
see
not
the
light
which
is
bright
in
the
skies:
but
the
wind
passeth,
and
cleanseth
them.
Out
of
the
north
cometh
golden splendour:
God
hath
upon
him
terrible
majesty.
Touching
the
Almighty,
we
can
not
find
him
out;
he
is
excellent
in
power:
and
in
judgment
and
plenteous
justice
he
will
not
afflict.
Men
do
therefore
fear
him:
he
regardeth
not
any
that
are
wise
of
heart.
Then
the
LORD
answered
Job
out
of
the
whirlwind,
and
said,
Who
is
this
that
darkeneth
counsel
by
words
without
knowledge?
Gird
up
now
thy
loins
like
a
man;
for
I
will
demand
of
thee,
and
declare
thou
unto
me.
Where wast
thou
when
I
laid
the
foundations
of
the
earth?
declare,
if
thou
hast
understanding.
Who
determined
the
measures
thereof,
if
thou
knowest?
or
who
stretched
the
line
upon
it?
Whereupon
were
the
foundations
thereof
fastened?
or
who
laid
the
corner
stone
thereof;
When
the
morning
stars
sang
together,
and
all
the
sons
of
God
shouted
for
joy?
Or
who
shut
up
the
sea
with
doors,
when
it
brake
forth,
as
if
it
had
issued
out
of
the
womb;
When
I
made
the
cloud
the
garment
thereof,
and
thick
darkness
a
swaddlingband
for
it,
And
prescribed
for
it
my
decree,
and
set
bars
and
doors,
And
said,
Hitherto shalt
thou
come,
but
no
further;
and
here
shall
thy
proud
waves
be
stayed?
Hast
thou
commanded
the
morning
since
thy
days
began,
and
caused
the
dayspring
to
know
its
place;
That
it
might
take
hold
of
the
ends
of
the
earth,
and
the
wicked
be
shaken
out
of
it?
It
is
changed
as
clay
under
the
seal;
and
all
things
stand
forth
as
a
garment:
And
from
the
wicked
their
light
is
withholden,
and
the
high
arm
is
broken.
Hast
thou
entered
into
the
springs
of
the
sea?
or
hast
thou
walked
in
the
recesses
of
the
deep?
Have
the
gates
of
death
been
revealed
unto
thee?
or
hast
thou
seen
the
gates
of
the
shadow
of
death?
Hast
thou
comprehended
the
breadth
of
the
earth?
declare,
if
thou
knowest
it
all.
Where
is
the
way
to
the
dwelling
of
light,
and
as
for
darkness,
where
is
the
place
thereof;
That
thou shouldest
take
it
to
the
bound
thereof,
and
that
thou shouldest
discern
the
paths
to
the
house
thereof?
Doubtless,
thou
knowest,
for
thou wast
then
born,
and
the
number
of
thy
days
is
great!
Hast
thou
entered
the
treasuries
of
the
snow,
or
hast
thou
seen
the
treasuries
of
the
hail,
Which
I
have
reserved
against
the
time
of
trouble,
against
the
day
of
battle
and
war?
By
what
way
is
the
light
parted,
or
the
east
wind
scattered
upon
the
earth?
Who
hath
cleft
a
channel
for
the
waterflood,
or
a
way
for
the
lightning
of
the
thunder;
To
cause
it
to
rain
on
a
land
where
no
man
is;
on
the
wilderness,
wherein
there
is
no
man;
To
satisfy
the
waste
and
desolate
ground;
and
to
cause
the
tender
grass
to
spring
forth?
Hath
the
rain
a
father?
or
who
hath
begotten
the
drops
of
dew?
Out
of
whose
womb
came
the
ice?
and
the
hoary
frost
of
heaven,
who
hath
gendered
it?
The
waters
are
hidden
as
with
stone,
and
the
face
of
the
deep
is
frozen.
Canst
thou
bind
the
cluster
of
the
Pleiades,
or
loose
the
bands
of
Orion?
Canst
thou
lead
forth
the
Mazzaroth
in
their
season?
or
canst
thou
guide
the
Bear
with
her
train?
Knowest
thou
the
ordinances
of
the
heavens?
canst
thou
establish
the
dominion
thereof
in
the
earth?
Canst
thou
lift
up
thy
voice
to
the
clouds,
that
abundance
of
waters
may
cover
thee?
Canst
thou
send
forth
lightnings,
that
they
may
go,
and
say
unto
thee,
Here
we
are?
Who
hath
put
wisdom
in
the
inward
parts?
or
who
hath
given
understanding
to
the
mind?
Who
can
number
the
clouds
by
wisdom?
or
who
can
pour
out
the
bottles
of
heaven,
When
the
dust
runneth
into
a
mass,
and
the
clods
cleave
fast
together?
Wilt
thou
hunt
the
prey
for
the
lioness?
or
satisfy
the
appetite
of
the
young
lions,
When
they
couch
in
their
dens,
and
abide
in
the
covert
to
lie
in
wait?
Who
provideth
for
the
raven
his
food,
when
his
young
ones
cry
unto
God,
and
wander
for
lack
of
meat?
Knowest
thou
the
time
when
the
wild
goats
of
the
rock
bring
forth?
or
canst
thou
mark
when
the
hinds
do
calve?
Canst
thou
number
the
months
that
they
fulfill?
or
knowest
thou
the
time
when
they
bring
forth?
They
bow
themselves,
they
bring
forth
their
young,
they
cast
out
their
sorrows.
Their
young
ones
are
in
good
liking,
they
grow
up
in
the
open
field;
they
go
forth,
and
return
not
again,
Who
hath
sent
out
the
wild
ass
free?
or
who
hath
loosed
the
bands
of
the
wild
ass?
Whose
house
I
have
made
the
wilderness,
and
the
salt
land
his
dwelling
place.
He
scorneth
the
tumult
of
the
city,
neither
heareth
he
the
shoutings
of
the
driver.
The
range
of
the
mountains
is
his
pasture,
and
he
searcheth
after
every
green
thing.
Will
the wild-ox
be
content
to
serve
thee?
or
will
he
abide
by
thy
crib?
Canst
thou
bind
the wild-ox
with
his
band
in
the
furrow?
or
will
he
harrow
the
valleys
after
thee?
Wilt
thou
trust
him,
because
his
strength
is
great?
or
wilt
thou
leave
to
him
thy
labour?
Wilt
thou confide
in
him,
that
he
will
bring
home
thy
seed,
and
gather
the
corn
of
thy
threshingfloor?
The
wing
of
the
ostrich
rejoiceth,
but
are
her
pinions
and
feathers
kindly?
For
she
leaveth
her
eggs
on
the
earth,
and
warmeth
them
in
the
dust,
And
forgetteth
that
the
foot
may
crush
them,
or
that
the
wild
beast
may
trample
them.
She
is
hardened
against
her
young
ones,
as
if
they
were
not hers:
though
her
labour
be
in
vain,
she
is
without
fear;
Because
God
hath
deprived
her
of
wisdom,
neither
hath
he
imparted
to
her
understanding.
What
time
she
lifteth
up
herself
on
high,
she
scorneth
the
horse
and
his
rider.
Hast
thou
given
the
horse
his
might?
hast
thou
clothed
his
neck
with
the
quivering
mane?
Hast
thou
made
him
to
leap
as
a
locust?
the
glory
of
his
snorting
is
terrible.
He
paweth
in
the
valley,
and
rejoiceth
in
his
strength:
he
goeth
out
to
meet
the
armed
men.
He
mocketh
at
fear,
and
is
not
dismayed;
neither
turneth
he
back
from
the
sword.
The
quiver
rattleth
against
him,
the
flashing
spear
and
the
javelin.
He
swalloweth
the
ground
with
fierceness
and
rage;
neither
believeth
he
that
it
is
the
voice
of
the
trumpet.
As
oft
as
the
trumpet
soundeth
he
saith,
Aha!
and
he
smelleth
the
battle
afar
off,
the
thunder
of
the
captains,
and
the
shouting.
Doth
the
hawk soar
by
thy
wisdom,
and
stretch
her
wings
toward
the
south?
Doth
the
eagle
mount
up
at
thy
command,
and
make
her
nest
on
high?
She
dwelleth
on
the
rock,
and
hath
her
lodging
there,
upon
the
crag
of
the
rock,
and
the
strong
hold.
From
thence
she spieth
out
the
prey;
her
eyes
behold
it
afar
off.
Her
young
ones
also
suck
up
blood:
and
where
the
slain
are,
there
is
she.
Moreover
the
LORD
answered
Job,
and
said,
Shall
he
that cavilleth
contend
with
the
Almighty?
he
that argueth
with
God,
let
him
answer
it.
Then
Job
answered
the
LORD,
and
said,
Behold,
I
am
of
small
account;
what
shall
I
answer
thee?
I
lay
mine
hand
upon
my
mouth.
Once
have
I
spoken,
and
I
will
not
answer;
yea
twice,
but
I
will
proceed
no
further.
Then
the
LORD
answered
Job
out
of
the
whirlwind,
and
said,
Gird
up
thy
loins
now
like
a
man:
I
will
demand
of
thee,
and
declare
thou
unto
me.
Wilt
thou
even
disannul
my
judgment?
wilt
thou
condemn
me,
that
thou
mayest
be
justified?
Or
hast
thou
an
arm
like
God?
and
canst
thou
thunder
with
a
voice
like
him?
Deck
thyself
now
with
excellency
and
dignity;
and
array
thyself
with
honour
and
majesty.
Pour
forth
the
overflowings
of
thine
anger:
and
look
upon
every
one
that
is
proud,
and
abase
him.
Look
on
every
one
that
is
proud,
and
bring
him
low;
and
tread
down
the
wicked
where
they
stand.
Hide
them
in
the
dust
together;
bind
their
faces
in
the
hidden
place.
Then
wilt
I
also
confess
of
thee
that
thine
own
right
hand
can
save
thee.
Behold
now
behemoth,
which
I
made
with
thee;
he
eateth
grass
as
all
ox.
Lo
now,
his
strength
is
in
his
loins,
and
his
force
is
in
the
muscles
of
his
belly.
He
moveth
his
tail
like
a
cedar:
the
sinews
of
his
thighs
are
knit
together.
His
bones
are
as
tubes
of
brass;
his
limbs
are
like
bars
of
iron.
He
is
the
chief
of
the
ways
of
God:
he
only
that
made
him
can
make
his
sword
to
approach
unto
him.
Surely
the
mountains
bring
him
forth
food;
where
all
the
beasts
of
the
field
do
play.
He
lieth
under
the
lotus
trees,
in
the
covert
of
the
reed,
and
the fen.
The
lotus
trees
cover
him
with
their
shadow;
the
willows
of
the
brook
compass
him
about.
Behold,
if
a
river
overflow,
he
trembleth
not:
he
is
confident,
though
Jordan
swell
even
to
his
mouth.
Shall
any
take
him
when
he
is
on
the
watch,
or
pierce
through
his
nose
with
a
snare?
Canst
thou
draw
out
leviathan
with
a
fish
hook?
or
press
down
his
tongue
with
a
cord?
Canst
thou
put
a
rope
into
his
nose?
or
pierce
his
jaw
through
with
a
hook?
Will
he
make
many
supplications
unto
thee?
or
will
he
speak
soft
words
unto
thee?
Will
he
make
a
covenant
with
thee,
that
thou shouldest
take
him
for
a
servant
for
ever?
Wilt
thou
play
with
him
as
with
a
bird?
or
wilt
thou
bind
him
for
thy
maidens?
Shall
the
bands
of
fishermen
make traffic
of
him?
shall
they
part
him
among
the
merchants?
Canst
thou
fill
his
skin
with barbed
irons,
or
his
head
with
fish
spears?
Lay
thine
hand
upon
him;
remember
the
battle,
and
do
so
no
more.
Behold,
the
hope
of
him
is
in
vain:
shall
not
one
be
cast
down
even
at
the
sight
of
him?
None
is
so
fierce
that
he
dare
stir
him
up:
who
then
is
he
that
can
stand
before
me?
Who
hath
first
given
unto
me,
that
I
should
repay
him?
whatsoever
is
under
the
whole
heaven
is
mine.
I
will
not
keep
silence
concerning
his
limbs,
nor
his
mighty
strength,
nor
his
comely
proportion.
Who
can
strip
off
his
outer
garment?
who
shall
come
within
his
double
bridle?
Who
can
open
the
doors
of
his
face?
round
about
his
teeth
is
terror.
His
strong
scales
are
his
pride,
shut
up
together
as
with
a
close
seal.
One
is
so
near
to
another,
that
no
air
can
come
between
them.
They
are
joined
one
to
another;
they
stick
together,
that
they
cannot
be
sundered.
His
neesings
flash
forth
light,
and
his
eyes
are
like
the
eyelids
of
the
morning.
Out
of
his
mouth
go
burning
torches,
and
sparks
of
fire
leap
forth.
Out
of
his
nostrils
a
smoke
goeth,
as
of
a
seething
pot
and
burning
rushes.
His
breath
kindleth
coals,
and
a
flame
goeth
forth
from
his
mouth.
In
his
neck
abideth
strength,
and
terror danceth
before
him.
The
flakes
of
his
flesh
are
joined
together:
they
are
firm
upon
him;
they
cannot
be
moved.
His
heart
is
as
firm
as
a
stone;
yea,
firm
as
the
nether
millstone.
When
he
raiseth
himself
up,
the
mighty
are
afraid:
by
reason
of
consternation
they
are
beside
themselves.
If
one
lay
at
him
with
the
sword,
it
cannot
avail;
nor
the
spear,
the
dart,
nor
the pointed
shaft.
He
counteth
iron
as
straw,
and
brass
as
rotten
wood.
The
arrow
cannot
make
him
flee:
slingstones
are
turned
with
him
into
stubble.
Clubs
are
counted
as
stubble:
he
laugheth
at
the
rushing
of
the
javelin.
His
underparts
are
like
sharp
potsherds:
he
spreadeth
as
it
were
a
threshing wain
upon
the
mire.
He
maketh
the
deep
to
boil
like
a
pot:
he
maketh
the
sea
like
ointment.
He
maketh
a
path
to
shine
after
him;
one
would
think
the
deep
to
be
hoary.
Upon
earth
there
is
not
his
like,
that
is
made
without
fear.
He
beholdeth
every
thing
that
is
high:
he
is
king
over
all
the
sons
of
pride.
Then
Job
answered
the
LORD,
and
said,
I
know
that
thou
canst
do
all
things,
and
that
no
purpose
of
thine
can
be
restrained.
Who
is
this
that
hideth
counsel
without
knowledge?
therefore
have
I
uttered
that
which
I
understood
not,
things
too
wonderful
for
me,
which
I
knew
not.
Hear,
I
beseech
thee,
and
I
will
speak;
I
will
demand
of
thee,
and
declare
thou
unto
me.
I
had
heard
of
thee
by
the
hearing
of
the
ear;
but
now
mine
eye
seeth
thee,
Wherefore
I
abhor
myself,
and
repent
in
dust
and
ashes.
And
it
was
so,
that
after
the
LORD
had
spoken
these
words
unto
Job,
the
LORD
said
to
Eliphaz
the
Temanite,
My
wrath
is
kindled
against
thee,
and
against
thy
two
friends:
for
ye
have
not
spoken
of
me
the
thing
that
is
right,
as
my
servant
Job
hath.
Now
therefore,
take
unto
you
seven
bullocks
and
seven
rams,
and
go
to
my
servant
Job,
and
offer
up
for
yourselves
a
burnt
offering;
and
my
servant
Job
shall
pray
for
you;
for
him
will
I
accept,
that
I
deal
not
with
you
after
your
folly;
for
ye
have
not
spoken
of
me
the
thing
that
is
right,
as
my
servant
Job
hath.
So
Eliphaz
the
Temanite
and
Bildad
the
Shuhite
and
Zophar
the
Naamathite
went,
and
did
according
as
the
LORD
commanded
them:
and
the
LORD
accepted
Job.
And
the
LORD
turned
the
captivity
of
Job,
when
he
prayed
for
his
friends:
and
the
LORD
gave
Job
twice
as
much
as
he
had
before.
Then
came
there
unto
him
all
his
brethren,
and
all
his
sisters,
and
all
they
that
had
been
of
his
acquaintance
before,
and
did
eat
bread
with
him
in
his
house:
and
they
bemoaned
him,
and
comforted
him
concerning
all
the
evil
that
the
LORD
had
brought
upon
him:
every
man
also
gave
him
a
piece
of
money,
and
every
one
a
ring
of
gold.
So
the
LORD
blessed
the
latter
end
of
Job
more
than
his
beginning:
and
he
had
fourteen
thousand
sheep,
and
six
thousand
camels,
and
a
thousand
yoke
of
oxen,
and
a
thousand she-asses.
He
had
also
seven
sons
and
three
daughters.
And
he
called
the
name
of
the
first,
Jemimah;
and
the
name
of
the
second,
Keziah;
and
the
name
of
the
third,
Keren-happuch.
And
in
all
the
land
were
no
women
found
so
fair
as
the
daughters
of
Job:
and
their
father
gave
them
inheritance
among
their
brethren.
And
after
this
Job
lived
an
hundred
and
forty
years,
and
saw
his
sons,
and
his
sons’
sons,
even
four
generations.
So
Job
died,
being
old
and
full
of
days.
Psalms
THE PSALMS.
PSALMS
Psa
THE PSALMS.
BOOK I.
Blessed
is
the
man
that
walketh
not
in
the
counsel
of
the
wicked,
nor
standeth
in
the
way
of
sinners,
nor
sitteth
in
the
seat
of
the
scornful.
But
his
delight
is
in
the
law
of
the
LORD;
and
in
his
law
doth
he
meditate
day
and
night.
And
he
shall
be
like
a
tree
planted
by
the
streams
of
water,
that
bringeth
forth
its
fruit
in
its
season,
whose
leaf
also
doth
not
wither;
and
whatsoever
he
doeth
shall
prosper.
The
wicked
are
not
so;
but
are
like
the
chaff
which
the
wind
driveth
away.
Therefore
the
wicked
shall
not
stand
in
the
judgment,
nor
sinners
in
the
congregation
of
the
righteous.
For
the
LORD
knoweth
the
way
of
the
righteous:
but
the
way
of
the
wicked
shall
perish.
Why
do
the
nations
rage,
and
the
peoples
imagine
a
vain
thing?
The
kings
of
the
earth
set
themselves,
and
the
rulers
take
counsel
together,
against
the
LORD,
and
against
his
anointed,
saying,
Let
us
break
their
bands
asunder,
and
cast
away
their
cords
from
us.
He
that
sitteth
in
the
heavens
shall
laugh:
the
Lord
shall
have
them
in
derision.
Then
shall
he
speak
unto
them
in
his
wrath,
and
vex
them
in
his
sore
displeasure:
Yet
I
have
set
my
king
upon
my
holy
hill
of
Zion.
I
will
tell
of
the
decree:
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Thou
art
my
son;
this
day
have
I
begotten
thee.
Ask
of
me,
and
I
will
give
thee
the
nations
for
thine
inheritance,
and
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
earth
for
thy
possession.
Thou shalt
break
them
with
a
rod
of
iron;
thou shalt
dash
them
in
pieces
like
a
potter’s
vessel.
Now
therefore
be
wise,
O
ye
kings:
be
instructed,
ye
judges
of
the
earth.
Serve
the
LORD
with
fear,
and
rejoice
with
trembling.
Kiss
the
son,
lest
he
be
angry,
and
ye
perish
in
the
way,
for
his
wrath
will
soon
be
kindled.
Blessed
are
all
they
that
put
their
trust
in
him.
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
LORD,
how
are
mine
adversaries
increased!
many
are
they
that
rise
up
against
me.
Many
there
be
which
say
of
my
soul,
There
is
no
help
for
him
in
God.
Selah
But
thou,
O
LORD,
art
a
shield
about
me;
my
glory,
and
the lifter
up
of
mine
head.
I
cry
unto
the
LORD
with
my
voice,
and
he
answereth
me
out
of
his
holy
hill.
Selah
I
laid
me
down
and
slept;
I
awaked;
for
the
LORD sustaineth
me.
I
will
not
be
afraid
of
ten
thousands
of
the
people,
that
have
set
themselves
against
me
round
about.
Arise,
O
LORD;
save
me,
O
my
God:
for
thou
hast
smitten
all
mine
enemies
upon
the
cheek
bone;
thou
hast
broken
the
teeth
of
the
wicked.
Salvation belongeth
unto
the
LORD:
thy
blessing
be
upon
thy
people.
Selah
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
Answer
me
when
I
call,
O
God
of
my
righteousness;
thou
hast
set
me
at
large
when
I
was
in
distress:
have
mercy
upon
me,
and
hear
my
prayer.
O
ye
sons
of
men,
how
long
shall
my
glory
be
turned
into
dishonour?
how
long
will
ye
love
vanity,
and
seek
after
falsehood?
Selah
But
know
that
the
LORD
hath
set
apart
him
that
is
godly
for
himself:
the
LORD
will
hear
when
I
call
unto
him.
Stand
in
awe,
and
sin
not:
commune
with
your
own
heart
upon
your
bed,
and
be
still.
Selah
Offer
the
sacrifices
of
righteousness,
and
put
your
trust
in
the
LORD.
Many
there
be
that
say,
Who
will
shew
us
any
good?
LORD,
lift
thou
up
the
light
of
thy
countenance
upon
us.
Thou
hast
put
gladness
in
my
heart,
more
than
they
have
when
their
corn
and
their
wine
are
increased.
In
peace
will
I
both
lay
me
down
and
sleep:
for
thou,
LORD,
alone
makest
me
dwell
in
safety.
For the Chief Musician; with the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.
Give
ear
to
my
words,
O
LORD,
consider
my
meditation.
Hearken
unto
the
voice
of
my
cry,
my
King,
and
my
God:
for
unto
thee
do
I
pray.
O
LORD,
in
the
morning shalt
thou
hear
my
voice;
in
the
morning
will
I
order
my
prayer
unto
thee,
and
will
keep
watch.
For
thou
art
not
a
God
that
hath
pleasure
in
wickedness:
evil
shall
not
sojourn
with
thee.
The
arrogant
shall
not
stand
in
thy
sight:
thou
hatest
all
workers
of
iniquity.
Thou shalt
destroy
them
that
speak
lies:
the
LORD
abhorreth
the
bloodthirsty
and
deceitful
man.
But
as
for
me,
in
the
multitude
of
thy
lovingkindness
will
I
come
into
thy
house:
in
thy
fear
will
I
worship
toward
thy
holy
temple.
Lead
me,
O
LORD,
in
thy
righteousness
because
of
mine
enemies;
make
thy
way
plain
before
my
face.
For
there
is
no
faithfulness
in
their
mouth;
their
inward
part
is
very
wickedness:
their
throat
is
an
open
sepulchre;
they
flatter
with
their
tongue.
Hold
them
guilty,
O
God;
let
them
fall
by
their
own
counsels:
thrust
them
out
in
the
multitude
of
their
transgressions;
for
they
have
rebelled
against
thee.
But
let
all
those
that
put
their
trust
in
thee
rejoice,
let
them
ever
shout
for
joy,
because
thou
defendest
them:
let
them
also
that
love
thy
name
be
joyful
in
thee.
For
thou
wilt
bless
the
righteous;
O
LORD,
thou
wilt
compass
him
with
favour
as
with
a
shield.
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
O
LORD,
rebuke
me
not
in
thine
anger,
neither
chasten
me
in
thy
hot
displeasure.
Have
mercy
upon
me,
O
LORD;
for
I
am
withered
away:
O
LORD,
heal
me;
for
my
bones
are
vexed.
My
soul
also
is
sore
vexed:
and
thou,
O
LORD,
how
long?
Return,
O
LORD,
deliver
my
soul:
save
me
for
thy lovingkindness’
sake.
For
in
death
there
is
no
remembrance
of
thee:
in
Sheol
who
shall
give
thee
thanks?
I
am
weary
with
my
groaning;
every
night
make
I
my
bed
to
swim;
I
water
my
couch
with
my
tears.
Mine
eye
wasteth
away
because
of
grief;
it waxeth
old
because
of
all
mine
adversaries.
Depart
from
me,
all
ye
workers
of
iniquity;
for
the
LORD
hath
heard
the
voice
of
my
weeping.
The
LORD
hath
heard
my
supplication;
the
LORD
will
receive
my
prayer.
All
mine
enemies
shall
be
ashamed
and
sore
vexed:
they
shall
turn
back,
they
shall
be
ashamed
suddenly.
Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD; concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite.
O
LORD
my
God,
in
thee
do
I
put
my
trust:
save
me
from
all
them
that
pursue
me,
and
deliver
me:
Lest
he
tear
my
soul
like
a
lion,
rending
it
in
pieces,
while
there
is
none
to
deliver.
O
LORD
my
God,
if
I
have
done
this;
if
there
be
iniquity
in
my
hands;
If
I
have
rewarded
evil
unto
him
that
was
at
peace
with
me; (yea,
I
have
delivered
him
that
without
cause
was
mine
adversary:)
Let
the
enemy
pursue
my
soul,
and
overtake
it;
yea,
let
him
tread
my
life
down
to
the
earth,
and
lay
my
glory
in
the
dust.
Selah
Arise,
O
LORD,
in
thine
anger,
lift
up
thyself
against
the
rage
of
mine
adversaries:
and
awake
for
me;
thou
hast
commanded
judgment.
And
let
the
congregation
of
the
peoples
compass
thee
about:
and
over
them
return
thou
on
high.
The
LORD ministereth
judgment
to
the
peoples:
judge
me,
O
LORD,
according
to
my
righteousness,
and
to
mine
integrity
that
is
in
me.
Oh
let
the
wickedness
of
the
wicked
come
to
an
end,
but
establish
thou
the
righteous:
for
the
righteous
God
trieth
the
hearts
and
reins.
My
shield
is
with
God,
which
saveth
the
upright
in
heart.
God
is
a
righteous
judge,
yea,
a
God
that
hath
indignation
every
day.
If
a
man
turn
not,
he
will
whet
his
sword;
he
hath
bent
his
bow,
and
made
it
ready.
He
hath
also
prepared
for
him
the
instruments
of
death;
he
maketh
his
arrows
fiery
shafts.
Behold,
he
travaileth
with
iniquity;
yea,
he
hath
conceived
mischief,
and
brought
forth
falsehood.
He
hath
made
a
pit,
and
digged
it,
and
is
fallen
into
the
ditch
which
he
made.
His
mischief
shall
return
upon
his
own
head,
and
his
violence
shall
come
down
upon
his
own
pate.
I
will
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD
according
to
his
righteousness:
and
will
sing
praise
to
the
name
of
the
LORD
Most
High.
For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of David.
O
LORD,
our
Lord,
how
excellent
is
thy
name
in
all
the
earth!
who
hast
set
thy
glory
upon
the
heavens.
Out
of
the
mouth
of
babes
and
sucklings
hast
thou
established
strength,
because
of
thine
adversaries,
that
thou mightest
still
the
enemy
and
the
avenger.
When
I
consider
thy
heavens,
the
work
of
thy
fingers,
the
moon
and
the
stars,
which
thou
hast
ordained;
What
is
man,
that
thou
art
mindful
of
him?
and
the
son
of
man,
that
thou
visitest
him?
For
thou
hast
made
him
but
little
lower
than
God,
and
crownest
him
with
glory
and
honour.
Thou
madest
him
to
have
dominion
over
the
works
of
thy
hands;
thou
hast
put
all
things
under
his
feet:
All
sheep
and
oxen,
yea,
and
the
beasts
of
the
field;
The
fowl
of
the
air,
and
the
fish
of
the
sea,
whatsoever
passeth
through
the
paths
of
the
seas.
O
LORD,
our
Lord,
how
excellent
is
thy
name
in
all
the
earth!
For the Chief Musician; set to Muthlabben. A Psalm of David.
I
will
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD
with
my
whole
heart;
I
will
shew
forth
all
thy
marvelous
works.
I
will
be
glad
and
exult
in
thee:
I
will
sing
praise
to
thy
name,
O
thou
Most
High.
When
mine
enemies
turn
back,
they
stumble
and
perish
at
thy
presence.
For
thou
hast
maintained
my
right
and
my
cause;
thou
satest
in
the
throne
judging
righteously.
Thou
hast
rebuked
the
nations,
thou
hast
destroyed
the
wicked,
thou
hast
blotted
out
their
name
for
ever
and
ever.
The
enemy
are
come
to
an
end,
they
are
desolate
for
ever;
and
the
cities
which
thou
hast
overthrown,
their
very
memorial
is
perished.
But
the
LORD
sitteth
as
king
for
ever:
he
hath
prepared
his
throne
for
judgment.
And
he
shall
judge
the
world
in
righteousness,
he
shall
minister
judgment
to
the
peoples
in
uprightness.
The
LORD
also
will
be
a
high
tower
for
the
oppressed,
a
high
tower
in
times
of
trouble;
And
they
that
know
thy
name
will
put
their
trust
in
thee;
for
thou,
LORD,
hast
not
forsaken
them
that
seek
thee.
Sing
praises
to
the
LORD,
which
dwelleth
in
Zion:
declare
among
the
people
his
doings.
For
he
that
maketh
inquisition
for
blood
remembereth
them:
he
forgetteth
not
the
cry
of
the
poor.
Have
mercy
upon
me,
O
LORD;
behold
my
affliction
which
I
suffer
of
them
that
hate
me,
thou
that liftest
me
up
from
the
gates
of
death;
That
I
may
shew
forth
all
thy
praise:
in
the
gates
of
the
daughter
of
Zion,
I
will
rejoice
in
thy
salvation.
The
nations
are
sunk
down
in
the
pit
that
they
made:
in
the
net
which
they
hid
is
their
own
foot
taken.
The
LORD
hath
made
himself
known,
he
hath
executed
judgment:
the
wicked
is
snared
in
the
work
of
his
own
hands.
Higaion.
Selah
The
wicked
shall
return
to
Sheol,
even
all
the
nations
that
forget
God.
For
the
needy
shall
not
alway
be
forgotten,
nor
the
expectation
of
the
poor
perish
for
ever.
Arise,
O
LORD;
let
not
man
prevail:
let
the
nations
be
judged
in
thy
sight.
Put
them
in
fear,
O
LORD:
let
the
nations
know
themselves
to
be
but
men.
Selah
Why
standest
thou
afar
off,
O
LORD?
why
hidest
thou
thyself
in
times
of
trouble?
In
the
pride
of
the
wicked
the
poor
is
hotly
pursued;
let
them
be
taken
in
the
devices
that
they
have
imagined.
For
the
wicked
boasteth
of
his
heart’s
desire,
and
the
covetous renounceth,
yea,
contemneth
the
LORD.
The
wicked,
in
the
pride
of
his
countenance,
saith,
He
will
not
require
it.
All
his
thoughts
are,
There
is
no
God.
His
ways
are
firm
at
all
times;
thy
judgments
are
far
above
out
of
his
sight:
as
for
all
his
adversaries,
he
puffeth
at
them.
He
saith
in
his
heart,
I
shall
not
be
moved:
to
all
generations
I
shall
not
be
in
adversity.
His
mouth
is
full
of
cursing
and
deceit
and
oppression:
under
his
tongue
is
mischief
and
iniquity.
He
sitteth
in
the
lurking
places
of
the
villages:
in
the
covert
places
doth
he
murder
the
innocent:
his
eyes
are
privily
set
against
the
helpless.
He lurketh
in
the
covert
as
a
lion
in
his
den:
he
lieth
in
wait
to
catch
the
poor:
he
doth
catch
the
poor,
when
he
draweth
him
in
his
net.
He
croucheth,
he
boweth
down,
and
the
helpless
fall
by
his
strong
ones.
He
saith
in
his
heart,
God
hath
forgotten:
he
hideth
his
face;
he
will
never
see
it.
Arise,
O
LORD;
O
God,
lift
up
thine
hand:
forget
not
the
poor.
Wherefore
doth
the
wicked
contemn
God,
and
say
in
his
heart,
Thou
wilt
not
require
it?
Thon
hast
seen
it;
for
thou
beholdest
mischief
and
spite,
to
take
it
into
thy
hand:
the
helpless
committeth
himself
unto
thee;
thou
hast
been
the
helper
of
the
fatherless.
Break
thou
the
arm
of
the
wicked;
and
as
for
the
evil
man,
seek
out
his
wickedness
till
thou
find
none.
The
LORD
is
King
for
ever
and
ever:
the
nations
are
perished
out
of
his
land.
LORD,
thou
hast
heard
the
desire
of
the
meek:
thou
wilt
prepare
their
heart,
thou
wilt
cause
thine
ear
to
hear:
To
judge
the
fatherless
and
the
oppressed,
that
man
which
is
of
the
earth
may
be
terrible
no
more.
For the Chief Musician.
A Psalm
of David.
In
the
LORD
put
I
my
trust:
how
say
ye
to
my
soul,
Flee
as
a
bird
to
your
mountain?
For,
lo,
the
wicked
bend
the
bow,
they
make
ready
their
arrow
upon
the
string,
that
they
may
shoot
in
darkness
at
the
upright
in
heart.
If
the
foundations
be
destroyed,
what
can
the
righteous
do?
The
LORD
is
in
his
holy
temple,
the
LORD,
his
throne
is
in
heaven;
his
eyes
behold,
his
eyelids
try,
the
children
of
men.
The
LORD
trieth
the
righteous:
but
the
wicked
and
him
that
loveth
violence
his
soul
hateth.
Upon
the
wicked
he
shall
rain
snares;
fire
and
brimstone
and
burning
wind
shall
be
the
portion
of
their
cup.
For
the
LORD
is
righteous;
he
loveth
righteousness:
the
upright
shall
behold
his
face.
For the Chief Musician; set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
Help,
LORD;
for
the
godly
man
ceaseth;
for
the
faithful
fail
from
among
the
children
of
men.
They
speak
vanity
every
one
with
his
neighbour:
with
flattering
lip,
and
with
a
double
heart,
do
they
speak.
The
LORD
shall
cut
off
all
flattering
lips,
the
tongue
that
speaketh
great
things:
Who
have
said,
with
our
tongue
will
we
prevail;
our
lips
are
our
own:
who
is
lord
over
us?
For
the
spoiling
of
the
poor,
for
the
sighing
of
the
needy,
now
will
I
arise,
saith
the
LORD;
I
will
set
him
in
safety
at
whom
they puff.
The
words
of
the
LORD
are
pure
words;
as
silver
tried
in
a
furnace
on
the
earth,
purified
seven
times.
Thou shalt
keep
them,
O
LORD,
thou shalt
preserve
them
from
this
generation
for
ever.
The
wicked
walk
on
every
side,
when
vileness
is
exalted
among
the
sons
of
men.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
How
long,
O
LORD,
wilt
thou
forget
me
for
ever?
how
long
wilt
thou
hide
thy
face
from
me?
How
long
shall
I
take
counsel
in
my
soul,
having
sorrow
in
my
heart
all
the
day?
how
long
shall
mine
enemy
be
exalted
over
me?
Consider
and
answer
me,
O
LORD
my
God:
lighten
mine
eyes,
lest
I
sleep
the
sleep
of
death;
Lest
mine
enemy
say,
I
have
prevailed
against
him;
lest
mine
adversaries
rejoice
when
I
am
moved.
But
I
have
trusted
in
thy
mercy;
my
heart
shall
rejoice
in
thy
salvation:
I
will
sing
unto
the
LORD,
because
he
hath
dealt
bountifully
with
me.
For the Chief Musician.
A Psalm
of David.
The
fool
hath
said
in
his
heart,
There
is
no
God.
They
are
corrupt,
they
have
done
abominable
works;
there
is
none
that
doeth
good.
The
LORD
looked
down
from
heaven
upon
the
children
of
men,
to
see
if
there
were
any
that
did
understand,
that
did
seek
after
God.
They
are
all
gone
aside;
they
are
together
become
filthy;
there
is
none
that
doeth
good,
no,
not
one.
Have
all
the
workers
of
iniquity
no
knowledge?
who
eat
up
my
people
as
they
eat
bread,
and
call
not
upon
the
LORD.
There
were
they
in
great
fear:
for
God
is
in
the
generation
of
the
righteous.
Ye
put
to
shame
the
counsel
of
the
poor,
because
the
LORD
is
his
refuge.
Oh
that
the
salvation
of
Israel
were
come
out
of
Zion!
when
the
LORD
bringeth
back
the
captivity
of
his
people,
then
shall
Jacob
rejoice,
and
Israel
shall
be
glad.
A Psalm of David.
LORD,
who
shall
sojourn
in
thy
tabernacle?
who
shall
dwell
in
thy
holy
hill?
He
that
walketh
uprightly,
and
worketh
righteousness,
and
speaketh
truth
in
his
heart.
He
that
slandereth
not
with
his
tongue,
nor
doeth
evil
to
his
friend,
nor
taketh
up
a
reproach
against
his
neighbour.
In
whose
eyes
a
reprobate
is
despised;
but
he
honoureth
them
that
fear
the
LORD.
He
that
sweareth
to
his
own
hurt,
and
changeth
not.
He
that
putteth
not
out
his
money
to
usury,
nor
taketh
reward
against
the
innocent.
He
that
doeth
these
things
shall
never
be
moved.
Michtam of David.
Preserve
me,
O
God:
for
in
thee
do
I
put
my
trust.
I
have
said
unto
the
LORD,
Thou
art
my
Lord:
I
have
no
good
beyond
thee.
As
for
the
saints
that
are
in
the
earth,
they
are
the
excellent
in
whom
is
all
my
delight.
Their
sorrows
shall
be
multiplied
that
exchange
the
LORD
for
another
god:
their
drink
offerings
of
blood
will
I
not
offer,
nor
take
their
names
upon
my
lips.
The
LORD
is
the
portion
of
mine
inheritance
and
of
my
cup:
thou
maintainest
my
lot.
The
lines
are
fallen
unto
me
in
pleasant
places;
yea,
I
have
a
goodly
heritage.
I
will
bless
the
LORD,
who
hath
given
me
counsel:
yea,
my
reins
instruct
me
in
the
night
seasons.
I
have
set
the
LORD
always
before
me:
because
he
is
at
my
right
hand,
I
shall
not
be
moved.
Therefore
my
heart
is
glad,
and
my
glory
rejoiceth:
my
flesh
also
shall
dwell
in
safety.
For
thou
wilt
not
leave
my
soul
to
Sheol;
neither
wilt
thou
suffer
thine
holy
one
to
see
corruption.
Thou
wilt
shew
me
the
path
of
life:
in
thy
presence
is
fulness
of
joy;
in
thy
right
hand
there
are
pleasures
for
evermore.
A Prayer of David.
Hear
the
right,
O
LORD,
attend
unto
my
cry;
give
ear
unto
my
prayer,
that
goeth
not
out
of
feigned
lips.
Let
my
sentence
come
forth
from
thy
presence;
let
thine
eyes
look
upon
equity.
Thou
hast
proved
mine
heart;
thou
hast
visited
me
in
the
night;
thou
hast
tried
me,
and
findest
nothing;
I
am
purposed
that
my
mouth
shall
not
transgress.
As
for
the
works
of
men,
by
the
word
of
thy
lips
I
have
kept
me
from
the
ways
of
the
violent.
My
steps
have
held
fast
to
thy
paths,
my
feet
have
not
slipped.
I
have
called
upon
thee,
for
thou
wilt
answer
me,
O
God:
incline
thine
ear
unto
me,
and
hear
my
speech.
Shew
thy
marvelous
lovingkindness,
O
thou
that
savest
them
which
put
their
trust
in
thee
from
those
that
rise
up
against
them,
by
thy
right
hand.
Keep
me
as
the
apple
of
the
eye,
hide
me
under
the
shadow
of
thy
wings,
From
the
wicked
that
spoil
me,
my
deadly
enemies,
that
compass
me
about.
They
are
enclosed
in
their
own
fat:
with
their
mouth
they
speak
proudly.
They
have
now
compassed
us
in
our
steps:
they
set
their
eyes
to
cast
us
down
to
the
earth.
He
is
like
a
lion
that
is
greedy
of
his
prey,
and
as
it
were
a
young
lion
lurking
in
secret
places.
Arise,
O
LORD,
confront
him,
cast
him
down:
deliver
my
soul
from
the
wicked
by
thy
sword;
From
men,
by
thy
hand,
O
LORD,
from
men
of
the
world,
whose
portion
is
in
this
life,
and
whose
belly
thou
fillest
with
thy
treasure:
they
are
satisfied
with
children,
and
leave
the
rest
of
their
substance
to
their
babes.
As
for
me,
I
shall
behold
thy
face
in
righteousness:
I
shall
be
satisfied,
when
I
awake,
with
thy
likeness.
For the Chief Musician.
A Psalm
of David the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: and he said,
I
love
thee,
O
LORD,
my
strength.
The
LORD
is
my
rock,
and
my
fortress,
and
my
deliverer;
my
God,
my
strong
rock,
in
him
will
I
trust;
my
shield,
and
the
horn
of
my
salvation,
my
high
tower.
I
will
call
upon
the
LORD,
who
is
worthy
to
be
praised:
so
shall
I
be
saved
from
mine
enemies.
The
cords
of
death
compassed
me,
and
the
floods
of
ungodliness
made
me
afraid.
The
cords
of
Sheol
were
round
about
me:
the
snares
of
death
came
on
me.
In
my
distress
I
called
upon
the
LORD,
and
cried
unto
my
God:
he
heard
my
voice
out
of
his
temple,
and
my
cry
before
him
came
into
his
ears.
Then
the
earth
shook
and
trembled,
me
foundations
also
of
the
mountains
moved
and
were
shaken,
because
he
was
wroth.
There
went
up
a
smoke
out
of
his
nostrils,
and
fire
out
of
his
mouth
devoured:
coals
were
kindled
by
it.
He
bowed
the
heavens
also,
and
came
down,
and
thick
darkness
was
under
his
feet.
And
he
rode
upon
a
cherub,
and
did
fly,
yea,
he
flew
swiftly
upon
the
wings
of
the
wind.
He
made
darkness
his
hiding
place,
his
pavilion
round
about
him;
darkness
of
waters,
thick
clouds
of
the
skies.
At
the
brightness
before
him
his
thick
clouds
passed,
hailstones
and
coals
of
fire.
The
LORD
also
thundered
in
the
heavens,
and
the
Most
High
uttered
his
voice;
hailstones
and
coals
of
fire.
And
he
sent
out
his
arrows,
and
scattered
them;
yea,
lightnings
manifold,
and
discomfited
them.
Then
the
channels
of
waters
appeared,
and
the
foundations
of
the
world
were
laid
bare,
at
thy
rebuke,
O
LORD,
at
the
blast
of
the
breath
of
thy
nostrils.
He
sent
from
on
high,
he
took
me;
he
drew
me
out
of
many
waters.
He
delivered
me
from
my
strong
enemy,
and
from
them
that
hated
me,
for
they
were
too
mighty
for
me.
They
came
upon
me
in
the
day
of
my
calamity:
but
the
LORD
was
my
stay.
He
brought
me
forth
also
into
a
large
place;
he
delivered
me,
because
he
delighted
in
me.
The
LORD
rewarded
me
according
to
my
righteousness;
according
to
the
cleanness
of
my
hands
hath
he
recompensed
me.
For
I
have
kept
the
ways
of
the
LORD,
and
have
not
wickedly
departed
from
my
God.
For
all
his
judgments
were
before
me,
and
I
put
not
away
his
statutes
from
me.
I
was
also
perfect
with
him,
and
I
kept
myself
from
mine
iniquity.
Therefore
hath
the
LORD
recompensed
me
according
to
my
righteousness,
according
to
the
cleanness
of
my
hands
in
his
eyesight.
With
the
merciful
thou
wilt
shew
thyself
merciful;
with
the
perfect
man
thou
wilt
shew
thyself
perfect;
With
the
pure
thou
wilt
shew
thyself
pure;
and
with
the
perverse
thou
wilt
shew
thyself
froward.
For
thou
wilt
save
the
afflicted
people;
but
the
haughty
eyes
thou
wilt
bring
down.
For
thou
wilt
light
my
lamp:
the
LORD
my
God
will
lighten
my
darkness.
For
by
thee
I
run
upon
a
troop;
and
by
my
God
do
I
leap
over
a
wall.
As
for
God,
his
way
is
perfect:
the
word
of
the
LORD
is
tried;
he
is
a
shield
unto
all
them
that
trust
in
him.
For
who
is
God,
save
the
LORD?
and
who
is
a
rock,
beside
our
God?
The
God
that
girdeth
me
with
strength,
and
maketh
my
way
perfect.
He
maketh
my
feet
like
hinds’
feet:
and
setteth
me
upon
my
high
places,
He
teacheth
my
hands
to
war;
so
that
mine
arms
do
bend
a
bow
of
brass.
Thou
hast
also
given
me
the
shield
of
thy
salvation:
and
thy
right
hand
hath
holden
me
up,
and
thy
gentleness
hath
made
me
great.
Thou
hast
enlarged
my
steps
under
me,
and
my
feet
have
not
slipped.
I
will
pursue
mine
enemies,
and
overtake
them:
neither
will
I
turn
again
till
they
are
consumed.
I
will
smite
them
through
that
they
shall
not
be
able
to
rise:
they
shall
fall
under
my
feet.
For
thou
hast
girded
me
with
strength
unto
the
battle:
thou
hast
subdued
under
me
those
that
rose
up
against
me.
Thou
hast
also
made
mine
enemies
turn
their
backs
unto
me,
that
I
might
cut
off
them
that
hate
me.
They
cried,
but
there
was
none
to
save:
even
unto
the
LORD,
but
he
answered
them
not.
Then
did
I
beat
them
small
as
the
dust
before
the
wind:
I
did
cast
them
out
as
the
mire
of
the
streets.
Thou
hast
delivered
me
from
the
strivings
of
the
people;
thou
hast
made
me
the
head
of
the
nations:
a
people
whom
I
have
not
known
shall
serve
me.
As
soon
as
they
hear
of
me
they
shall
obey
me:
the
strangers
shall
submit
themselves
unto
me.
The
strangers
shall
fade
away,
and
shall
come
trembling
out
of
their
close
places.
The
LORD
liveth;
and
blessed
be
my
rock;
and
exalted
be
the
God
of
my
salvation:
Even
the
God
that
executeth
vengeance
for
me,
and
subdueth
peoples
under
me.
He
rescueth
me
from
mine
enemies:
yea,
thou liftest
me
up
above
them
that
rise
up
against
me:
thou
deliverest
me
from
the
violent
man.
Therefore
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee,
O
LORD,
among
the
nations,
and
will
sing
praises
unto
thy
name.
Great
deliverance
giveth
he
to
his
king;
and
sheweth
lovingkindness
to
his
anointed,
to
David
and
to
his
seed,
for
evermore.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
The
heavens
declare
the
glory
of
God;
and
the
firmament
sheweth
his
handywork.
Day
unto
day
uttereth
speech,
and
night
unto
night
sheweth
knowledge.
There
is
no
speech
nor
language;
their
voice
cannot
be
heard.
Their
line
is
gone
out
through
all
the
earth,
and
their
words
to
the
end
of
the
world.
In
them
hath
he
set
a
tabernacle
for
the
sun,
Which
is
as
a
bridegroom
coming
out
of
his
chamber,
and
rejoiceth
as
a
strong
man
to
run
his
course.
His
going
forth
is
from
the
end
of
the
heaven,
and
his
circuit
unto
the
ends
of
it:
and
there
is
nothing
hid
from
the
heat
thereof.
The
law
of
the
LORD
is
perfect,
restoring
the
soul:
the
testimony
of
the
LORD
is
sure,
making
wise
the
simple.
The
precepts
of
the
LORD
are
right,
rejoicing
the
heart:
the
commandment
of
the
LORD
is
pure,
enlightening
the
eyes.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
is
clean,
enduring
for
ever:
the
judgments
of
the
LORD
are
true,
and
righteous
altogether.
More
to
be
desired
are
they
than
gold,
yea,
than
much
fine
gold:
sweeter
also
than
honey
and
the
honeycomb.
Moreover
by
them
is
thy
servant
warned:
in
keeping
of
them
there
is
great
reward.
Who
can
discern
his
errors?
clear
thou
me
from
hidden
faults.
Keep
back
thy
servant
also
from
presumptuous
sins;
let
them
not
have
dominion
over
me:
then
shall
I
be
perfect,
and
I
shall
be
clear
from
great
transgression.
Let
the
words
of
my
mouth
and
the
meditation
of
my
heart
be
acceptable
in
thy
sight,
O
LORD,
my
rock,
and
my
redeemer.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
The
LORD
answer
thee
in
the
day
of
trouble;
the
name
of
the
God
of
Jacob
set
thee
up
on
high;
Send
thee
help
from
the
sanctuary,
and
strengthen
thee
out
of
Zion;
Remember
all
thy
offerings,
and
accept
thy
burnt
sacrifice;
Selah
Grant
thee
thy
heart’s
desire,
and
fulfill
all
thy
counsel.
We
will
triumph
in
thy
salvation,
and
in
the
name
of
our
God
we
will
set
up
our
banners:
the
LORD
fulfill
all
thy
petitions.
Now
know
I
that
the
LORD
saveth
his
anointed;
he
wilt
answer
him
from
his
holy
heaven
with
the
saving
strength
of
his
right
hand.
Some
trust
in
chariots,
and
some
in
horses:
but
we
will
make
mention
of
the
name
of
the
LORD
our
God.
They
are
bowed
down
and
fallen:
but
we
are
risen,
and
stand
upright.
Save,
LORD:
let
the
King
answer
us
when
we
call.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
The
king
shall
joy
in
thy
strength,
O
LORD;
and
in
thy
salvation
how
greatly
shall
he
rejoice!
Thou
hast
given
him
his
heart’s
desire,
and
hast
not
withholden
the
request
of
his
lips.
Selah
For
thou
preventest
him
with
the
blessings
of
goodness:
thou
settest
a
crown
of
fine
gold
on
his
head.
He
asked
life
of
thee,
thou
gavest
it
him;
even
length
of
days
for
ever
and
ever.
His
glory
is
great
in
thy
salvation:
honour
and
majesty
dost
thou
lay
upon
him.
For
thou
makest
him
most
blessed
for
ever:
thou
makest
him
glad
with
joy
in
thy
presence.
For
the
king
trusteth
in
the
LORD,
and
through
the
lovingkindness
of
the
Most
High
he
shall
not
be
moved.
Thine
hand
shall
find
out
all
thine
enemies:
thy
right
hand
shall
find
out
those
that
hate
thee.
Thou shalt
make
them
as
a
fiery
furnace
in
the
time
of
thine
anger.
The
LORD
shall
swallow
them
up
in
his
wrath,
and
the
fire
shall
devour
them.
Their
fruit shalt
thou
destroy
from
the
earth,
and
their
seed
from
among
the
children
of
men.
For
they
intended
evil
against
thee:
they
imagined
a
device,
which
they
are
not
able
to
perform.
For
thou shalt
make
them
turn
their
back,
thou shalt
make
ready
with
thy
bowstrings
against
the
face
of
them.
Be
thou
exalted,
O
LORD,
in
thy
strength:
so
will
we
sing
and
praise
thy
power.
For the Chief Musician; set to Aijeleth hash-Shahar. A Psalm of David.
My
God,
my
God,
why
hast
thou
forsaken
me?
why
art
thou
so
far
from
helping
me,
and
from
the
words
of
my
roaring?
O
my
God,
I
cry
in
the day-time,
but
thou
answerest
not;
and
in
the
night
season,
and
am
not
silent.
But
thou
art
holy,
O
thou
that
inhabitest
the
praises
of
Israel.
Our
fathers
trusted
in
thee:
they
trusted,
and
thou
didst
deliver
them.
They
cried
unto
thee,
and
were
delivered:
they
trusted
in
thee,
and
were
not
ashamed.
But
I
am
a
worm,
and
no
man;
a
reproach
of
men,
and
despised
of
the
people.
All
they
that
see
me
laugh
me
to
scorn:
they
shoot
out
the
lip,
they
shake
the
head,
saying,
Commit
thyself
unto
the
LORD;
let
him
deliver
him:
let
him
deliver
him,
seeing
he
delighteth
in
him.
But
thou
art
he
that
took
me
out
the
womb:
thou
didst
make
me
trust
when
I
was
upon
my
mother’s
breasts.
I
was
cast
upon
thee
from
the
womb:
thou
art
my
God
from
my
mother’s
belly.
Be
not
far
from
me;
for
trouble
is
near;
for
there
is
none
to
help.
Many
bulls
have
compassed
me:
strong
bulls
of
Bashan
have
beset
me
round.
They gape
upon
me
with
their
mouth,
as
a
ravening
and
a
roaring
lion.
I
am
poured
out
like
water,
and
all
my
bones
are
out
of
joint:
my
heart
is
like
wax;
it
is
melted
in
the
midst
of
my
bowels.
My
Strength
is
dried
up
like
a
potsherd;
and
my
tongue
cleaveth
to
my
jaws;
and
thou
hast
brought
me
into
the
dust
of
death.
For
dogs
have
compassed
me:
the
assembly
of evil-doers
have
enclosed
me;
they
pierced
my
hands
and
my
feet.
I
may
tell
all
my
bones;
they
look
and
stare
upon
me:
They
part
my
garments
among
them,
and
upon
my
vesture
do
they
cast
lots.
But
be
not
thou
far
off,
O
LORD:
O
thou
my
succour,
haste
thee
to
help
me.
Deliver
my
soul
from
the
sword;
my
darling
from
the
power
of
the
dog;
Save
me
from
the
lion’s
mouth;
yea,
from
the
horns
of
the wild-oxen
thou
hast
answered
me.
I
will
declare
thy
name
unto
my
brethren:
in
the
midst
of
the
congregation
will
I
praise
thee.
Ye
that
fear
the
LORD,
praise
him;
all
ye
the
seed
of
Jacob,
glorify
him;
and
stand
in
awe
of
him,
all
ye
the
seed
of
Israel.
For
he
hath
not
despised
nor
abhorred
the
affliction
of
the
afflicted;
neither
hath
he
hid
his
face
from
him;
but
when
he
cried
unto
him,
he
heard.
Of
thee
cometh
my
praise
in
the
great
congregation:
I
will
pay
my
vows
before
them
that
fear
him.
The
meek
shall
eat
and
be
satisfied:
they
shall
praise
the
LORD
that
seek
after
him:
let
your
heart
live
for
ever.
All
the
ends
of
the
earth
shall
remember
and
turn
unto
the
LORD:
and
all
the
kindreds
of
the
nations
shall
worship
before
thee.
For
the
kingdom
is
the
LORD’S:
and
he
is
the
ruler
over
the
nations.
All
the
fat
ones
of
the
earth
shall
eat
and
worship:
all
they
that
go
down
to
the
dust
shall
bow
before
him,
even
he
that
cannot
keep
his
soul
alive.
A
seed
shall
serve
him;
it
shall
be
told
of
the
Lord
unto
the
next
generation.
They
shall
come
and
shall
declare
his
righteousness
unto
a
people
that
shall
be
born,
that
he
hath
done
it.
A Psalm of David.
The
LORD
is
my
shepherd;
I
shall
not
want.
He
maketh
me
to
lie
down
in
green
pastures:
he
leadeth
me
beside
the
still
waters.
He
restoreth
my
soul:
he guideth
me
in
the
paths
of
righteousness
for
his
name’s
sake.
Yea,
though
I
walk
through
the
valley
of
the
shadow
of
death,
I
will
fear
no
evil;
for
thou
art
with
me:
thy
rod
and
thy
staff,
they
comfort
me.
Thou
preparest
a
table
before
me
in
the
presence
of
mine
enemies:
thou
hast
anointed
my
head
with
oil;
my
cup
runneth
over.
Surely
goodness
and
mercy
shall
follow
me
all
the
days
of
my
life:
and
I
will
dwell
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
for
ever.
A Psalm of David.
The
earth
is
the
LORD’S,
and
the
fulness
thereof;
the
world,
and
they
that
dwell
therein.
For
he
hath
founded
it
upon
the
seas,
and
established
it
upon
the
floods.
Who
shall
ascend
into
the
hill
of
the
LORD?
and
who
shall
stand
in
his
holy
place?
He
that
hath
clean
hands,
and
a
pure
heart;
who
hath
not
lifted
up
his
soul
unto
vanity,
and
hath
not
sworn
deceitfully.
He
shall
receive
a
blessing
from
the
LORD,
and
righteousness
from
the
God
of
his
salvation.
This
is
the
generation
of
them
that
seek
after
him,
that
seek
thy
face,
O
God
of
Jacob.
Selah
Lift
up
your
heads,
O
ye
gates;
and
be
ye
lift
up,
ye
everlasting
doors:
and
the
King
of
glory
shall
come
in.
Who
is
the
King
of
glory?
The
LORD
strong
and
mighty,
the
LORD
mighty
in
battle.
Lift
up
your
heads,
O
ye
gates;
yea,
lift
them
up,
ye
everlasting
doors:
and
the
King
of
glory
shall
come
in.
Who
is
this
King
of
glory?
The
LORD
of
hosts,
he
is
the
King
of
glory.
Selah
A Psalm
of David.
Unto
thee,
O
LORD,
do
I
lift
up
my
soul.
O
my
God,
in
thee
have
I
trusted,
let
me
not
be
ashamed;
let
not
mine
enemies
triumph
over
me.
Yea,
none
that
wait
on
thee
shall
be
ashamed:
they
shall
be
ashamed
that
deal
treacherously
without
cause.
Shew
me
thy
ways,
O
LORD;
teach
me
thy
paths.
Guide
me
in
thy
truth,
and
teach
me;
for
thou
art
the
God
of
my
salvation;
on
thee
do
I
wait
all
the
day.
Remember,
O
LORD,
thy
tender
mercies
and
thy
lovingkindnesses;
for
they
have
been
ever
of
old.
Remember
not
the
sins
of
my
youth,
nor
my
transgressions:
according
to
thy
lovingkindness
remember
thou
me,
for
thy
goodness’
sake,
O
LORD.
Good
and
upright
is
the
LORD:
therefore
will
he
instruct
sinners
in
the
way.
The
meek
will
he
guide
in
judgment:
and
the
meek
will
he
teach
his
way.
All
the
paths
of
the
LORD
are
lovingkindness
and
truth
unto
such
as
keep
his
covenant
and
his
testimonies.
For
thy
name’s
sake,
O
LORD,
pardon
mine
iniquity,
for
it
is
great.
What
man
is
he
that
feareth
the
LORD?
him
shall
he
instruct
in
the
way
that
he
shall
choose.
His
soul
shall
dwell
at
ease;
and
his
seed
shall
inherit
the
land.
The
secret
of
the
LORD
is
with
them
that
fear
him;
and
he
will
shew
them
his
covenant.
Mine
eyes
are
ever
toward
the
LORD;
for
he
shall
pluck
my
feet
out
of
the
net.
Turn
thee
unto
me,
and
have
mercy
upon
me;
for
I
am
desolate
and
afflicted.
The
troubles
of
my
heart
are
enlarged:
O
bring
thou
me
out
of
my
distresses.
Consider
mine
affliction
and
my
travail;
and
forgive
all
my
sins.
Consider
mine
enemies,
for
they
are
many;
and
they
hate
me
with
cruel
hatred.
O
keep
my
soul,
and
deliver
me:
let
me
not
be
ashamed,
for
I
put
my
trust
in
thee.
Let
integrity
and
uprightness
preserve
me,
for
I
wait
on
thee.
Redeem
Israel,
O
God,
out
of
all
his
troubles.
A Psalm
of David.
Judge
me,
O
LORD,
for
I
have
walked
in
mine
integrity:
I
have
trusted
also
in
the
LORD
without
wavering.
Examine
me,
O
LORD,
and
prove
me;
try
my
reins
and
my
heart.
For
thy
lovingkindness
is
before
mine
eyes;
and
I
have
walked
in
thy
truth.
I
have
not
sat
with
vain
persons;
neither
will
I
go
in
with
dissemblers.
I
hate
the
congregation
of evil-doers,
and
will
not
sit
with
the
wicked.
I
will
wash
mine
hands
in
innocency;
so
will
I
compass
thine
altar,
O
LORD:
That
I
may
make
the
voice
of
thanksgiving
to
be
heard,
and
tell
of
all
thy
wondrous
works.
LORD,
I
love
the
habitation
of
thy
house,
and
the
place
where
thy
glory
dwelleth.
Gather
not
my
soul
with
sinners,
nor
my
life
with
men
of
blood:
In
whose
hands
is
mischief,
and
their
right
hand
is
full
of
bribes.
But
as
for
me,
I
will
walk
in
mine
integrity:
redeem
me,
and
be
merciful
unto
me.
My
foot
standeth
in
an
even
place:
in
the
congregations
will
I
bless
the
LORD.
A Psalm
of David.
The
LORD
is
my
light
and
my
salvation;
whom
shall
I
fear?
the
LORD
is
the
strength
of
my
life;
of
whom
shall
I
be
afraid?
When evil-doers
came
upon
me
to
eat
up
my
flesh,
even
mine
adversaries
and
my
foes,
they
stumbled
and
fell.
Though
an
host
should
encamp
against
me,
my
heart
shall
not
fear:
though
war
should
rise
against
me,
even
then
will
I
be
confident.
One
thing
have
I
asked
of
the
LORD,
that
will
I
seek
after;
that
I
may
dwell
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
all
the
days
of
my
life,
to
behold
the
beauty
of
the
LORD,
and
to
inquire
in
his
temple.
For
in
the
day
of
trouble
he
shall
keep
me
secretly
in
his
pavilion:
in
the
covert
of
his
tabernacle
shall
he
hide
me;
he
shall
lift
me
up
upon
a
rock.
And
now
shall
mine
head
be
lifted
up
above
mine
enemies
round
about
me;
and
I
will
offer
in
his
tabernacle
sacrifices
of
joy;
I
will
sing,
yea,
I
will
sing
praises
unto
the
LORD.
Hear,
O
LORD,
when
I
cry
with
my
voice:
have
mercy
also
upon
me,
and
answer
me.
When
thou
saidst,
Seek
ye
my
face;
my
heart
said
unto
thee,
Thy
face,
LORD,
will
I
seek.
Hide
not
thy
face
from
me;
put
not
thy
servant
away
in
anger:
thou
hast
been
my
help;
cast
me
not
off,
neither
forsake
me,
O
God
of
my
salvation.
For
my
father
and
my
mother
have
forsaken
me,
but
the
LORD
will
take
me
up.
Teach
me
thy
way,
O
LORD;
and
lead
me
in
a
plain
path,
because
of
mine
enemies.
Deliver
me
not
over
unto
the
will
of
mine
adversaries:
for
false
witnesses
are
risen
up
against
me,
and
such
as
breathe
out
cruelty.
I
had
fainted,
unless
I
had
believed
to
see
the
goodness
of
the
LORD
in
the
land
of
the
living.
Wait
on
the
LORD:
be
strong,
and
let
thine
heart
take
courage;
yea,
wait
thou
on
the
LORD.
A Psalm
of David.
Unto
thee,
O
LORD,
will
I
call;
my
rock,
be
not
thou
deaf
unto
me:
lest,
if
thou
be
silent
unto
me,
I
become
like
them
that
go
down
into
the
pit.
Hear
the
voice
of
my
supplications,
when
I
cry
unto
thee,
when
I
lift
up
my
hands
toward
thy
holy
oracle.
Draw
me
not
away
with
the
wicked,
and
with
the
workers
of
iniquity;
which
speak
peace
with
their
neighbours,
but
mischief
is
in
their
hearts.
Give
them
according
to
their
work,
and
according
to
the
wickedness
of
their
doings:
give
them
after
the
operation
of
their
hands;
render
to
them
their
desert.
Because
they
regard
not
the
works
of
the
LORD,
nor
the
operation
of
his
hands,
he
shall
break
them
down
and
not
build
them
up.
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
because
he
hath
heard
the
voice
of
my
supplications.
The
LORD
is
my
strength
and
my
shield;
my
heart
hath
trusted
in
him,
and
I
am
helped:
therefore
my
heart
greatly
rejoiceth;
and
with
my
song
will
praise
him.
The
LORD
is
their
strength,
and
he
is
a
strong
hold
of
salvation
to
his
anointed.
Save
thy
people,
and
bless
thine
inheritance:
feed
them
also,
and
bear
them
up
for
ever.
A Psalm of David.
Give
unto
the
LORD,
O
ye
sons
of
the
mighty,
give
unto
the
LORD
glory
and
strength.
Give
unto
the
LORD
the
glory
due
unto
his
name;
worship
the
LORD
in
the
beauty
of
holiness.
The
voice
of
the
LORD
is
upon
the
waters:
the
God
of
glory
thundereth,
even
the
LORD
upon
many
waters.
The
voice
of
the
LORD
is
powerful;
the
voice
of
the
LORD
is
full
of
majesty.
The
voice
of
the
LORD
breaketh
the
cedars;
yea,
the
LORD
breaketh
in
pieces
the
cedars
of
Lebanon.
He
maketh
them
also
to
skip
like
a
calf;
Lebanon
and
Sirion
like
a
young wild-ox.
The
voice
of
the
LORD
cleaveth
the
flames
of
fire.
The
voice
of
the
LORD
shaketh
the
wilderness;
the
LORD
shaketh
the
wilderness
of
Kadesh.
The
voice
of
the
LORD
maketh
the
hinds
to
calve,
and strippeth
the
forests
bare:
and
in
his
temple
every
thing
saith,
Glory.
The
LORD
sat
as
king
at
the
Flood;
yea,
the
LORD
sitteth
as
king
for
ever.
The
LORD
will
give
strength
unto
his
people;
the
LORD
will
bless
his
people
with
peace.
A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House;
a Psalm
of David.
I
will
extol
thee,
O
LORD;
for
thou
hast
raised
me
up,
and
hast
not
made
my
foes
to
rejoice
over
me.
O
LORD
my
God,
I
cried
unto
thee,
and
thou
hast
healed
me.
O
LORD,
thou
hast
brought
up
my
soul
from
Sheol:
thou
hast
kept
me
alive,
that
I
should
not
go
down
to
the
pit.
Sing
praise
unto
the
LORD,
O
ye
saints
of
his,
and
give
thanks
to
his
holy
name.
For
his
anger
is
but
for
a
moment;
in
his
favour
is
life:
weeping
may
tarry
for
the
night,
but
joy
cometh
in
the
morning.
As
for
me,
I
said
in
my
prosperity,
I
shall
never
be
moved.
Thou,
LORD,
of
thy
favour hadst
made
my
mountain
to
stand
strong:
thou
didst
hide
thy
face;
I
was
troubled.
I
cried
to
thee,
O
LORD;
and
unto
the
LORD
I
made
supplication:
What
profit
is
there
in
my
blood,
when
I
go
down
to
the
pit?
Shall
the
dust
praise
thee?
shall
it
declare
thy
truth?
Hear,
O
LORD,
and
have
mercy
upon
me:
LORD,
be
thou
my
helper.
Thou
hast
turned
for
me
my
mourning
into
dancing;
thou
hast
loosed
my
sackcloth,
and
girded
me
with
gladness:
To
the
end
that
my
glory
may
sing
praise
to
thee,
and
not
be
silent.
O
LORD
my
God,
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee
for
ever.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
In
thee,
O
LORD,
do
I
put
my
trust;
let
me
never
be
ashamed:
deliver
me
in
thy
righteousness.
Bow
down
thine
ear
unto
me;
deliver
me
speedily:
be
thou
to
me
a
strong
rock,
an
house
of
defence
to
save
me.
For
thou
art
my
rock
and
my
fortress;
therefore
for
thy
name’s
sake
lead
me
and
guide
me.
Pluck
me
out
of
the
net
that
they
have
laid
privily
for
me;
for
thou
art
my
strong
hold.
Into
thine
hand
I commend
my
spirit:
thou
hast
redeemed
me,
O
LORD,
thou
God
of
truth.
I
hate
them
that
regard
lying
vanities:
but
I
trust
in
the
LORD.
I
will
be
glad
and
rejoice
in
thy
mercy:
for
thou
hast
seen
my
affliction;
thou
hast
known
my
soul
in
adversities:
And
thou
hast
not
shut
me
up
into
the
hand
of
the
enemy;
thou
hast
set
my
feet
in
a
large
place.
Have
mercy
upon
me,
O
LORD,
for
I
am
in
distress:
mine
eye
wasteth
away
with
grief,
yea,
my
soul
and
my
body.
For
my
life
is
spent
with
sorrow,
and
my
years
with
sighing:
my
strength
faileth
because
of
mine
iniquity,
and
my
bones
are
wasted
away.
Because
of
all
mine
adversaries
I
am
become
a
reproach,
yea,
unto
my
neighbours
exceedingly,
and
a
fear
to
mine
acquaintance:
they
that
did
see
me
without
fled
from
me.
I
am
forgotten
as
a
dead
man
out
of
mind:
I
am
like
a
broken
vessel.
For
I
have
heard
the
defaming
of
many,
terror
on
every
side:
while
they
took
counsel
together
against
me,
they
devised
to
take
away
my
life.
But
I
trusted
in
thee,
O
LORD:
I
said,
Thou
art
my
God.
My
times
are
in
thy
hand:
deliver
me
from
the
hand
of
mine
enemies,
and
from
them
that
persecute
me.
Make
thy
face
to
shine
upon
thy
servant:
save
me
in
thy
lovingkindness.
Let
me
not
he
ashamed,
O
LORD;
for
I
have
called
upon
thee:
let
the
wicked
be
ashamed,
let
them
be
silent
in
Sheol.
Let
the
lying
lips
be
dumb;
which
speak
against
the
righteous insolently,
with
pride
and
contempt.
Oh
how
great
is
thy
goodness,
which
thou
hast
laid
up
for
them
that
fear
thee,
which
thou
hast
wrought
for
them
that
put
their
trust
in
thee,
before
the
sons
of
men!
In
the
covert
of
thy
presence shalt
thou
hide
them
from
the plottings
of
man:
thou shalt
keep
them
secretly
in
a
pavilion
from
the
strife
of
tongues.
Blessed
be
the
LORD:
for
he
hath
shewed
me
his
marvelous
lovingkindness
in
a
strong
city.
As
for
me,
I
said
in
my
haste,
I
am
cut
off
from
before
thine
eyes:
nevertheless
thou
heardest
the
voice
of
my
supplications
when
I
cried
unto
thee.
O
love
the
LORD,
all
ye
his
saints:
the
LORD
preserveth
the
faithful,
and
plentifully
rewardeth
the
proud
doer.
Be
strong,
and
let
your
heart
take
courage,
all
ye
that
hope
in
the
LORD.
A Psalm
of David. Maschil.
Blessed
is
he
whose
transgression
is
forgiven,
whose
sin
is
covered.
Blessed
is
the
man
unto
whom
the
LORD
imputeth
not
iniquity,
and
in
whose
spirit
there
is
no
guile.
When
I
kept
silence,
my
bones
waxed
old
through
my
roaring
all
the
day
long.
For
day
and
night
thy
hand
was
heavy
upon
me:
my
moisture
was
changed
as
with
the
drought
of
summer.
Selah
I
acknowledged
my
sin
unto
thee,
and
mine
iniquity
have
I
not
hid:
I
said,
I
will
confess
my
transgressions
unto
the
LORD;
and
thou
forgavest
the
iniquity
of
my
sin.
Selah
For
this
let
every
one
that
is
godly
pray
unto
thee
in
a
time
when
thou
mayest
be
found:
surely
when
the
great
waters
overflow
they
shall
not
reach
unto
him.
Thou
art
my
hiding
place;
thou
wilt
preserve
me
from
trouble;
thou
wilt
compass
me
about
with
songs
of
deliverance.
Selah
I
will
instruct
thee
and
teach
thee
in
the
way
which
thou shalt
go:
I
will
counsel
thee
with
mine
eye
upon
thee.
Be
ye
not
as
the
horse,
or
as
the
mule,
which
have
no
understanding:
whose
trappings
must
be
bit
and
bridle
to
hold
them
in,
else
they
will
not
come
near
unto
thee.
Many
sorrows
shall
be
to
the
wicked:
but
he
that
trusteth
in
the
LORD,
mercy
shall
compass
him
about.
Be
glad
in
the
LORD,
and
rejoice,
ye
righteous:
and
shout
for
joy,
all
ye
that
are
upright
in
heart.
Rejoice
in
the
LORD,
O
ye
righteous:
praise
is
comely
for
the
upright.
Give
thanks
unto
the
LORD
with
harp:
sing
praises
unto
him
with
the
psaltery
of
ten
strings.
Sing
unto
him
a
new
song;
play
skilfully
with
a
loud
noise.
For
the
word
of
the
LORD
is
right;
and
all
his
work
is
done
in
faithfulness.
He
loveth
righteousness
and
judgment:
the
earth
is
full
of
the
lovingkindness
of
the
LORD.
By
the
word
of
the
LORD
were
the
heavens
made;
and
all
the
host
of
them
by
the
breath
of
his
mouth.
He
gathereth
the
waters
of
the
sea
together
as
an
heap:
he
layeth
up
the
deeps
in
storehouses.
Let
all
the
earth
fear
the
LORD:
let
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
world
stand
in
awe
of
him.
For
he
spake,
and
it
was
done;
he
commanded,
and
it
stood
fast.
The
LORD
bringeth
the
counsel
of
the
nations
to
nought:
he
maketh
the
thoughts
of
the
peoples
to
be
of
none
effect.
The
counsel
of
the
LORD
standeth
fast
for
ever,
the
thoughts
of
his
heart
to
all
generations.
Blessed
is
the
nation
whose
God
is
the
LORD;
the
people
whom
he
hath
chosen
for
his
own
inheritance.
The
LORD
looketh
from
heaven;
he
beholdeth
all
the
sons
of
men;
From
the
place
of
his
habitation
he
looketh
forth
upon
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
earth;
He
that
fashioneth
the
hearts
of
them
all,
that
considereth
all
their
works.
There
is
no
king
saved
by
the
multitude
of
an
host:
a
mighty
man
is
not
delivered
by
great
strength.
An
horse
is
a
vain
thing
for
safety:
neither
shall
he
deliver
any
by
his
great
power.
Behold,
the
eye
of
the
LORD
is
upon
them
that
fear
him,
upon
them
that
hope
in
his
mercy;
To
deliver
their
soul
from
death,
and
to
keep
them
alive
in
famine.
Our
soul
hath
waited
for
the
LORD:
he
is
our
help
and
our
shield.
For
our
heart
shall
rejoice
in
him,
because
we
have
trusted
in
his
holy
name.
Let
thy
mercy,
O
LORD,
be
upon
us,
according
as
we
have
hoped
in
thee.
A Psalm
of David; when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.
I
will
bless
the
LORD
at
all
times:
his
praise
shall
continually
be
in
my
mouth.
My
soul
shall
make
her
boast
in
the
LORD:
the
meek
shall
hear
thereof,
and
be
glad.
O
magnify
the
LORD
with
me,
and
let
us
exalt
his
name
together.
I
sought
the
LORD,
and
he
answered
me,
and
delivered
me
from
all
my
fears.
They
looked
unto
him,
and
were
lightened:
and
their
faces
shall
never
be
confounded.
This
poor
man
cried,
and
the
LORD
heard
him,
and
saved
him
out
of
all
his
troubles.
The
angel
of
the
LORD
encampeth
round
about
them
that
fear
him,
and
delivereth
them.
O
taste
and
see
that
the
LORD
is
good:
blessed
is
the
man
that
trusteth
in
him.
O
fear
the
LORD,
ye
his
saints:
for
there
is
no
want
to
them
that
fear
him.
The
young
lions
do
lack,
and
suffer
hunger:
but
they
that
seek
the
LORD
shall
not
want
any
good
thing.
Come,
ye
children,
hearken
unto
me:
I
will
teach
you
the
fear
of
the
LORD.
What
man
is
he
that
desireth
life,
and
loveth
many
days,
that
he
may
see
good?
Keep
thy
tongue
from
evil,
and
thy
lips
from
speaking
guile.
Depart
from
evil,
and
do
good;
seek
peace,
and
pursue
it.
The
eyes
of
the
LORD
are
toward
the
righteous,
and
his
ears
are
open
unto
their
cry.
The
face
of
the
LORD
is
against
them
that
do
evil,
to
cut
off
the
remembrance
of
them
from
the
earth.
The
righteous
cried,
and
the
LORD
heard,
and
delivered
them
out
of
all
their
troubles.
The
LORD
is
nigh
unto
them
that
are
of
a
broken
heart,
and
saveth
such
as
be
of
a
contrite
spirit.
Many
are
the
afflictions
of
the
righteous:
but
the
LORD
delivereth
him
out
of
them
all.
He
keepeth
all
his
bones:
not
one
of
them
is
broken.
Evil
shall
slay
the
wicked:
and
they
that
hate
the
righteous
shall
be
condemned.
The
LORD
redeemeth
the
soul
of
his
servants:
and
none
of
them
that
trust
in
him
shall
be
condemned.
A Psalm
of David.
Strive
thou,
O
LORD,
with
them
that
strive
with
me:
fight
thou
against
them
that
fight
against
me.
Take
hold
of
shield
and
buckler,
and
stand
up
for
mine
help.
Draw
out
also
the
spear,
and
stop
the
way
against
them
that
pursue
me:
say
unto
my
soul,
I
am
thy
salvation.
Let
them
be
ashamed
and
brought
to
dishonour
that
seek
after
my
soul:
let
them
be
turned
back
and
confounded
that
devise
my
hurt.
Let
them
be
as
chaff
before
the
wind,
and
the
angel
of
the
LORD
driving
them
on.
Let
their
way
be
dark
and
slippery,
and
the
angel
of
the
LORD
pursuing
them.
For
without
cause
have
they
hid
for
me
their
net
in
a
pit,
without
cause
have
they
digged
a
pit
for
my
soul.
Let
destruction
come
upon
him
at
unawares;
and
let
his
net
that
he
hath
hid
catch
himself:
with
destruction
let
him
fall
therein.
And
my
soul
shall
be
joyful
in
the
LORD:
it
shall
rejoice
in
his
salvation.
All
my
bones
shall
say,
LORD,
who
is
like
unto
thee,
which
deliverest
the
poor
from
him
that
is
too
strong
for
him,
yea,
the
poor
and
the
needy
from
him
that
spoileth
him?
Unrighteous
witnesses
rise
up;
they
ask
me
of
things
that
I
know
not.
They
reward
me
evil
for
good,
to
the bereaving
of
my
soul.
But
as
for
me,
when
they
were
sick,
my
clothing
was
sackcloth:
I
afflicted
my
soul
with
fasting;
and
my
prayer
returned
into
mine
own
bosom.
I
behaved
myself
as
though
it
had
been
my
friend
or
my
brother:
I
bowed
down
mourning,
as
one
that
bewaileth
his
mother.
But
when
I
halted
they
rejoiced,
and
gathered
themselves
together:
the
abjects
gathered
themselves
together
against
me,
and
I
knew
it
not;
they
did
tear
me,
and
ceased
not:
Like
the
profane
mockers
in
feasts,
they
gnashed
upon
me
with
their
teeth.
Lord,
how
long
wilt
thou
look
on?
rescue
my
soul
from
their
destructions,
my
darling
from
the
lions.
I
will
give
thee
thanks
in
the
great
congregation:
I
will
praise
thee
among
much
people.
Let
not
them
that
are
mine
enemies
wrongfully
rejoice
over
me:
neither
let
them
wink
with
the
eye
that
hate
me
without
a
cause.
For
they
speak
not
peace:
but
they
devise
deceitful
words
against
them
that
are
quiet
in
the
land.
Yea,
they
opened
their
mouth
wide
against
me;
they
said,
Aha,
aha,
our
eye
hath
seen
it.
Thou
hast
seen
it,
O
LORD;
keep
not
silence:
O
Lord,
be
not
far
from
me.
Stir
up
thyself,
and
awake
to
my
judgment,
even
unto
my
cause,
my
God
and
my
Lord.
Judge
me,
O
LORD
my
God,
according
to
thy
righteousness;
and
let
them
not
rejoice
over
me.
Let
them
not
say
in
their
heart,
Aha,
so
would
we
have
it:
let
them
not
say,
We
have
swallowed
him
up.
Let
them
be
ashamed
and
confounded
together
that
rejoice
at
mine
hurt:
let
them
be
clothed
with
shame
and
dishonour
that
magnify
themselves
against
me.
Let
them
shout
for
joy,
and
be
glad,
that
favour
my
righteous
cause:
yea,
let
them
say
continually,
The
LORD
be
magnified,
which
hath
pleasure
in
the
prosperity
of
his
servant.
And
my
tongue
shall
talk
of
thy
righteousness,
and
of
thy
praise
all
the
day
long.
For the Chief Musician.
A Psalm
of David the servant of the LORD.
The
transgression
of
the
wicked
saith
within
my
heart,
There
is
no
fear
of
God
before
his
eyes.
For
he
flattereth
himself
in
his
own
eyes,
that
his
iniquity
shall
not
be
found
out
and
be
hated.
The
words
of
his
mouth
are
iniquity
and
deceit:
he
hath
left
off
to
be
wise
and
to
do
good.
He
deviseth
iniquity
upon
his
bed;
he
setteth
himself
in
a
way
that
is
not
good;
he
abhorreth
not
evil.
Thy
lovingkindness,
O
LORD,
is
in
the
heavens;
thy
faithfulness
reacheth
unto
the
skies.
Thy
righteousness
is
like
the
mountains
of
God;
thy
judgments
are
a
great
deep:
O
LORD,
thou
preservest
man
and
beast.
How
precious
is
thy
lovingkindness,
O
God!
and
the
children
of
men
take
refuge
under
the
shadow
of
thy
wings.
They
shall
be
abundantly
satisfied
with
the
fatness
of
thy
house;
and
thou shalt
make
them
drink
of
the
river
of
thy
pleasures.
For
with
thee
is
the
fountain
of
life:
in
thy
light
shall
we
see
light.
O
continue
thy
lovingkindness
unto
them
that
know
thee;
and
thy
righteousness
to
the
upright
in
heart.
Let
not
the
foot
of
pride
come
against
me,
and
let
not
the
hand
of
the
wicked
drive
me
away.
There
are
the
workers
of
iniquity
fallen:
they
are
thrust
down,
and
shall
not
be
able
to
rise.
A Psalm
of David.
Fret
not
thyself
because
of evil-doers,
neither
be
thou
envious
against
them
that
work
unrighteousness.
For
they
shall
soon
be
cut
down
like
the
grass,
and
wither
as
the
green
herb.
Trust
in
the
LORD,
and
do
good;
dwell
in
the
land,
and
follow
after
faithfulness.
Delight
thyself
also
in
the
LORD;
and
he
shall
give
thee
the
desires
of
thine
heart.
Commit
thy
way
unto
the
LORD;
trust
also
in
him,
and
he
shall
bring
it
to
pass.
Add
he
shall
make
thy
righteousness
to
go
forth
as
the
light,
and
thy
judgment
as
the
noonday.
Rest
in
the
LORD,
and
wait
patiently
for
him:
fret
not
thyself
because
of
him
who
prospereth
in
his
way,
because
of
the
man
who
bringeth
wicked
devices
to
pass.
Cease
from
anger,
and
forsake
wrath:
fret
not
thyself,
it tendeth
only
to evil-doing.
For evil-doers
shall
be
cut
off:
but
those
that
wait
upon
the
LORD,
they
shall
inherit
the
land.
For
yet
a
little
while,
and
the
wicked
shall
not
be:
yea,
thou shalt
diligently
consider
his
place,
and
he
shall
not
be.
But
the
meek
shall
inherit
the
land;
and
shall
delight
themselves
in
the
abundance
of
peace.
The
wicked
plotteth
against
the
just,
and
gnasheth
upon
him
with
his
teeth.
The
Lord
shall
laugh
at
him:
for
he
seeth
that
his
day
is
coming.
The
wicked
have
drawn
out
the
sword,
and
have
bent
their
bow;
to
cast
down
the
poor
and
needy,
to
slay
such
as
be
upright
in
the
way:
Their
sword
shall
enter
into
their
own
heart,
and
their
bows
shall
be
broken.
Better
is
a
little
that
the
righteous
hath
than
the
abundance
of
many
wicked.
For
the
arms
of
the
wicked
shall
be
broken:
but
the
LORD
upholdeth
the
righteous.
The
LORD
knoweth
the
days
of
the
perfect:
and
their
inheritance
shall
be
for
ever.
They
shall
not
be
ashamed
in
the
time
of
evil:
and
in
the
days
of
famine
they
shall
be
satisfied.
But
the
wicked
shall
perish,
and
the
enemies
of
the
LORD
shall
be
as
the
excellency
of
the
pastures:
they
shall
consume;
in
smoke
shall
they
consume
away.
The
wicked
borroweth,
and payeth
not
again:
but
the
righteous
dealeth
graciously,
and
giveth.
For
such
as
be
blessed
of
him
shall
inherit
the
land;
and
they
that
be
cursed
of
him
shall
be
cut
off.
A
man’s
goings
are
established
of
the
LORD;
and
he
delighteth
in
his
way.
Though
he
fall,
he
shall
not
be
utterly
cast
down:
for
the
LORD
upholdeth
him
with
his
hand.
I
have
been
young,
and
now
am
old;
yet
have
I
not
seen
the
righteous
forsaken,
nor
his
seed
begging
their
bread.
All
the
day
long
he
dealeth
graciously,
and
lendeth;
and
his
seed
is
blessed.
Depart
from
evil,
and
do
good;
dwell
for
evermore.
For
the
LORD
loveth
judgment,
and
forsaketh
not
his
saints;
they
are
preserved
for
ever:
but
the
seed
of
the
wicked
shall
be
cut
off.
The
righteous
shall
inherit
the
land,
and
dwell
therein
for
ever.
The
mouth
of
the
righteous
talketh
of
wisdom,
and
his
tongue
speaketh
judgment.
The
law
of
his
God
is
in
his
heart;
none
of
his
steps
shall
slide.
The
wicked
watcheth
the
righteous,
and
seeketh
to
slay
him.
The
LORD
will
not
leave
him
in
his
hand,
nor
condemn
him
when
he
is
judged.
Wait
on
the
LORD,
and
keep
his
way,
and
he
shall
exalt
thee
to
inherit
the
land:
when
the
wicked
are
cut
off,
thou shalt
see
it.
I
have
seen
the
wicked
in
great
power,
and
spreading
himself
like
a
green
tree
in
its
native
soil.
But
one
passed
by,
and,
lo,
he
was
not:
yea,
I
sought
him,
but
he
could
not
be
found.
Mark
the
perfect
man,
and
behold
the
upright:
for
the
latter
end
of
that
man
is
peace.
As
for
transgressors,
they
shall
be
destroyed
together:
the
latter
end
of
the
wicked
shall
be
cut
off.
But
the
salvation
of
the
righteous
is
of
the
LORD:
he
is
their
strong
hold
in
the
time
of
trouble.
And
the
LORD
helpeth
them,
and
rescueth
them:
he
rescueth
them
from
the
wicked,
and
saveth
them,
because
they
have
taken
refuge
in
him.
A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.
O
LORD,
rebuke
me
not
in
thy
wrath:
neither
chasten
me
in
thy
hot
displeasure.
For
thine
arrows
stick
fast
in
me,
and
thy
hand presseth
me
sore.
There
is
no
soundness
in
my
flesh
because
of
thine
indignation;
neither
is
there
any
health
in
my
bones
because
of
my
sin.
For
mine
iniquities
are
gone
over
mine
head:
as
an
heavy
burden
they
are
too
heavy
for
me.
My
wounds
stink
and
are
corrupt,
because
of
my
foolishness.
I
am
pained
and
bowed
down
greatly;
I
go
mourning
all
the
day
long.
For
my
loins
are
filled
with
burning;
and
there
is
no
soundness
in
my
flesh.
I
am
faint
and
sore
bruised:
I
have
roared
by
reason
of
the
disquietness
of
my
heart.
Lord,
all
my
desire
is
before
thee;
and
my
groaning
is
not
hid
from
thee.
My
heart throbbeth,
my
strength
faileth
me:
as
for
the
light
of
mine
eyes,
it
also
is
gone
from
me.
My
lovers
and
my
friends
stand
aloof
from
my
plague;
and
my
kinsmen
stand
afar
off.
They
also
that
seek
after
my
life
lay
snares
for
me;
and
they
that
seek
my
hurt
speak
mischievous
things,
and
imagine
deceits
all
the
day
long.
But
I,
as
a
deaf
man,
hear
not;
and
I
am
as
a
dumb
man
that
openeth
not
his
mouth.
Yea,
I
am
as
a
man
that
heareth
not,
and
in
whose
mouth
are
no
reproofs.
For
in
thee,
O
LORD,
do
I
hope:
thou
wilt
answer,
O
Lord
my
God.
For
I
said,
Lest
they
rejoice
over
me:
when
my
foot
slippeth,
they
magnify
themselves
against
me.
For
I
am
ready
to
halt,
and
my
sorrow
is
continually
before
me.
For
I
will
declare
mine
iniquity;
I
will
be
sorry
for
my
sin.
But
mine
enemies
are
lively,
and
are
strong:
and
they
that
hate
me
wrongfully
are
multiplied.
They
also
that
render
evil
for
good
are
adversaries
unto
me,
because
I
follow
the
thing
that
is
good.
Forsake
me
not,
O
LORD:
O
my
God,
be
not
far
from
me.
Make
haste
to
help
me,
O
Lord
my
salvation.
For the Chief Musician, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
I
said,
I
will
take
heed
to
my
ways,
that
I
sin
not
with
my
tongue:
I
will
keep
my
mouth
with
a
bridle,
while
the
wicked
is
before
me.
I
was
dumb
with
silence,
I
held
my
peace,
even
from
good;
and
my
sorrow
was
stirred.
My
heart
was
hot
within
me;
while
I
was
musing
the
fire
kindled:
then
spake
I
with
my
tongue:
LORD,
make
me
to
know
mine
end,
and
the
measure
of
my
days,
what
it
is;
let
me
know
how
frail
I
am.
Behold,
thou
hast
made
my
days
as
handbreadths;
and
mine
age
is
as
nothing
before
thee:
surely
every
man
at
his
best
estate
is
altogether
vanity.
Selah
Surely
every
man
walketh
in
a
vain
shew:
surely
they
are
disquieted
in
vain:
he
heapeth
up
riches,
and
knoweth
not
who
shall
gather
them.
And
now,
Lord,
what
wait
I
for?
my
hope
is
in
thee.
Deliver
me
from
all
my
transgressions:
make
me
not
the
reproach
of
the
foolish.
I
was
dumb,
I
opened
not
my
mouth;
because
thou
didst
it.
Remove
thy
stroke
away
from
me:
I
am
consumed
by
the
blow
of
thine
hand.
When
thou
with
rebukes
dost
correct
man
for
iniquity,
thou
makest
his
beauty
to
consume
away
like
a
moth:
surely
every
man
is
vanity.
Selah
Hear
my
prayer,
O
LORD,
and
give
ear
unto
my
cry;
hold
not
thy
peace
at
my
tears:
for
I
am
a
stranger
with
thee,
a
sojourner,
as
all
my
fathers
were.
O
spare
me,
that
I
may
recover
strength,
before
I
go
hence,
and
be
no
more.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
I
waited
patiently
for
the
LORD;
and
he
inclined
unto
me,
and
heard
my
cry.
He
brought
me
up
also
out
of
an
horrible
pit,
out
of
the
miry
clay;
and
he
set
my
feet
upon
a
rock,
and
established
my
goings.
And
he
hath
put
a
new
song
in
my
mouth,
even
praise
unto
our
God:
many
shall
see
it,
and
fear,
and
shall
trust
in
the
LORD.
Blessed
is
the
man
that
maketh
the
LORD
his
trust,
and
respecteth
not
the
proud,
nor
such
as
turn
aside
to
lies.
Many,
O
LORD
my
God,
are
the
wonderful
works
which
thou
hast
done,
and
thy
thoughts
which
are
to us-ward:
they
cannot
be
set
in
order
unto
thee;
if
I
would
declare
and
speak
of
them,
they
are
more
than
can
be
numbered.
Sacrifice
and
offering
thou
hast
no
delight
in;
mine
ears
hast
thou
opened:
burnt
offering
and
sin
offering
hast
thou
not
required.
Then
said
I,
Lo,
I
am
come;
in
the
roll
of
the
book
it
is
written
of
me:
I
delight
to
do
thy
will,
O
my
God;
yea,
thy
law
is
within
my
heart.
I
have
published
righteousness
in
the
great
congregation;
lo,
I
will
not
refrain
my
lips,
O
LORD,
thou
knowest.
I
have
not
hid
thy
righteousness
within
my
heart;
I
have
declared
thy
faithfulness
and
thy
salvation:
I
have
not
concealed
thy
lovingkindness
and
thy
truth
from
the
great
congregation.
Withhold
not
thou
thy
tender
mercies
from
me,
O
LORD:
let
thy
lovingkindness
and
thy
truth
continually
preserve
me.
For
innumerable
evils
have
compassed
me
about,
mine
iniquities
have
overtaken
me,
so
that
I
am
not
able
to
look
up;
they
are
more
than
the
hairs
of
mine
head,
and
my
heart
hath
failed
me.
Be
pleased,
O
LORD,
to
deliver
me:
make
haste
to
help
me,
O
LORD.
Let
them
be
ashamed
and
confounded
together
that
seek
after
my
soul
to
destroy
it:
let
them
be
turned
backward
and
brought
to
dishonour
that
delight
in
my
hurt.
Let
them
be
desolate
by
reason
of
their
shame
that
say
unto
me,
Aha,
Aha.
Let
all
those
that
seek
thee
rejoice
and
be
glad
in
thee:
let
such
as
love
thy
salvation
say
continually,
The
LORD
be
magnified.
But
I
am
poor
and
needy;
yet
the
Lord
thinketh
upon
me:
thou
art
my
help
and
my
deliverer;
make
no
tarrying,
O
my
God.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
Blessed
is
he
that
considereth
the
poor:
the
LORD
will
deliver
him
in
the
day
of
evil.
The
LORD
will
preserve
him,
and
keep
him
alive,
and
he
shall
be
blessed
upon
the
earth;
and
deliver
not
thou
him
unto
the
will
of
his
enemies.
The
LORD
will
support
him
upon
the
couch
of
languishing:
thou
makest
all
his
bed
in
his
sickness.
I
said,
O
LORD,
have
mercy
upon
me:
heal
my
soul;
for
I
have
sinned
against
thee.
Mine
enemies
speak
evil
against
me,
saying,
When
shall
he
die,
and
his
name
perish?
And
if
he
come
to
see
me,
he
speaketh
vanity;
his
heart
gathereth
iniquity
to
itself:
when
he
goeth
abroad,
he
telleth
it.
All
that
hate
me
whisper
together
against
me:
against
me
do
they
devise
my
hurt.
An
evil
disease,
say
they,
cleaveth
fast
unto
him:
and
now
that
he
lieth
he
shall
rise
up
no
more.
Yea,
mine
own
familiar
friend,
in
whom
I
trusted,
which
did
eat
of
my
bread,
hath
lifted
up
his
heel
against
me.
But
thou,
O
LORD,
have
mercy
upon
me,
and
raise
me
up,
that
I
may
requite
them.
By
this
I
know
that
thou
delightest
in
me,
because
mine
enemy
doth
not
triumph
over
me.
And
as
for
me,
thou
upholdest
me
in
mine
integrity,
and
settest
me
before
thy
face
for
ever.
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
from
everlasting
and
to
everlasting.
Amen,
and
Amen.
BOOK II.
For the Chief Musician; Maschil of the sons of Korah.
As
the
hart
panteth
after
the
water
brooks,
so
panteth
my
soul
after
thee,
O
God.
My
soul
thirsteth
for
God,
for
the
living
God:
when
shall
I
come
and
appear
before
God?
My
tears
have
been
my
meat
day
and
night,
while
they
continually
say
unto
me,
Where
is
thy
God?
These
things
I
remember,
and
pour
out
my
soul
within
me,
how
I
went
with
the
throng,
and
led
them
to
the
house
of
God,
with
the
voice
of
joy
and
praise,
a
multitude
keeping
holyday.
Why
art
thou
cast
down,
O
my
soul?
and
why
art
thou
disquieted
within
me?
hope
thou
in
God:
for
I
shall
yet
praise
him
for
the
health
of
his
countenance.
O
my
God,
my
soul
is
cast
down
within
me:
therefore
do
I
remember
thee
from
the
land
of
Jordan,
and
the Hermons,
from
the
hill
Mizar.
Deep
calleth
unto
deep
at
the
noise
of
thy
waterspouts:
all
thy
waves
and
thy
billows
are
gone
over
me.
Yet
the
LORD
will
command
his
lovingkindness
in
the day-time,
and
in
the
night
his
song
shall
be
with
me,
even
a
prayer
unto
the
God
of
my
life.
I
will
say
unto
God
my
rock,
Why
hast
thou
forgotten
me?
why
go
I
mourning
because
of
the
oppression
of
the
enemy?
As
with
a
sword
in
my
bones,
mine
adversaries
reproach
me;
while
they
continually
say
unto
me,
Where
is
thy
God?
Why
art
thou
cast
down,
O
my
soul?
and
why
art
thou
disquieted
within
me?
hope
thou
in
God:
for
I
shall
yet
praise
him,
who
is
the
health
of
my
countenance,
and
my
God.
Judge
me,
O
God,
and
plead
my
cause
against
an
ungodly
nation:
O
deliver
me
from
the
deceitful
and
unjust
man.
For
thou
art
the
God
of
my
strength;
why
hast
thou
cast
me
off?
why
go
I
mourning
because
of
the
oppression
of
the
enemy?
O
send
out
thy
light
and
thy
truth;
let
them
lead
me:
let
them
bring
me
unto
thy
holy
hill,
and
to
thy
tabernacles.
Then
will
I
go
unto
the
altar
of
God,
unto
God
my
exceeding
joy:
and
upon
the
harp
will
I
praise
thee,
O
God,
my
God.
Why
art
thou
cast
down,
O
my
soul?
and
why
art
thou
disquieted
within
me?
hope
thou
in
God:
for
I
shall
yet
praise
him,
who
is
the
health
of
my
countenance,
and
my
God.
For the Chief Musician;
a Psalm
of the sons of Korah. Maschil.
We
have
heard
with
our
ears,
O
God,
our
fathers
have
told
us,
what
work
thou
didst
in
their
days,
in
the
days
of
old.
Thou
didst
drive
out
the
nations
with
thy
hand,
and
plantedst
them
in;
thou
didst
afflict
the
peoples,
and
didst
spread
them
abroad.
For
they
gat
not
the
land
in
possession
by
their
own
sword,
neither
did
their
own
arm
save
them:
but
thy
right
hand,
and
thine
arm,
and
the
light
of
thy
countenance,
because
thou hadst
a
favour
unto
them.
Thou
art
my
King,
O
God:
command
deliverance
for
Jacob.
Through
thee
will
we
push
down
our
adversaries:
through
thy
name
will
we
tread
them
under
that
rise
up
against
us.
For
I
will
not
trust
in
my
bow,
neither
shall
my
sword
save
me.
But
thou
hast
saved
us
from
our
adversaries,
and
hast
put
them
to
shame
that
hate
us.
In
God
have
we
made
our
boast
all
the
day
long,
and
we
will
give
thanks
unto
thy
name
for
ever.
Selah
But
now
thou
hast
cast
us
off,
and
brought
us
to
dishonour;
and
goest
not
forth
with
our
hosts.
Thou
makest
us
to
turn
back
from
the
adversary:
and
they
which
hate
us
spoil
for
themselves.
Thou
hast
given
us
like
sheep
appointed
for
meat;
and
hast
scattered
us
among
the
nations.
Thou
sellest
thy
people
for
nought,
and
hast
not
increased
thy
wealth
by
their
price.
Thou
makest
us
a
reproach
to
our
neighbours,
a
scorn
and
a
derision
to
them
that
are
round
about
us.
Thou
makest
us
a
byword
among
the
nations,
a
shaking
of
the
head
among
the
peoples.
All
the
day
long
is
my
dishonour
before
me,
and
the
shame
of
my
face
hath
covered
me,
For
the
voice
of
him
that
reproacheth
and
blasphemeth;
by
reason
of
the
enemy
and
the
avenger.
All
this
is
come
upon
us;
yet
have
we
not
forgotten
thee,
neither
have
we
dealt
falsely
in
thy
covenant.
Our
heart
is
not
turned
back,
neither
have
our
steps
declined
from
thy
way;
That
thou
hast
sore
broken
us
in
the
place
of
jackals,
and
covered
us
with
the
shadow
of
death.
If
we
have
forgotten
the
name
of
our
God,
or
spread
forth
our
hands
to
a
strange
god;
Shall
not
God
search
this
out?
for
he
knoweth
the
secrets
of
the
heart.
Yea,
for
thy
sake
are
we
killed
all
the
day
long;
we
are
counted
as
sheep
for
the
slaughter.
Awake,
why
sleepest
thou,
O
Lord?
arise,
cast
us
not
off
for
ever.
Wherefore
hidest
thou
thy
face,
and
forgettest
our
affliction
and
our
oppression?
For
our
soul
is
bowed
down
to
the
dust:
our
belly
cleaveth
unto
the
earth.
Rise
up
for
our
help,
and
redeem
us
for
thy lovingkindness’
sake.
For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim;
a Psalm
of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.
My
heart
overfloweth
with
a
goodly
matter:
I
speak
the
things
which
I
have
made
touching
the
king:
my
tongue
is
the
pen
of
a
ready
writer.
Thou
art
fairer
than
the
children
of
men;
grace
is
poured
into
thy
lips:
therefore
God
hath
blessed
thee
for
ever.
Gird
thy
sword
upon
thy
thigh,
O
mighty
one,
thy
glory
and
thy
majesty.
And
in
thy
majesty
ride
on
prosperously,
because
of
truth
and
meekness
and
righteousness:
and
thy
right
hand
shall
teach
thee
terrible
things.
Thine
arrows
are
sharp;
the
peoples
fall
under
thee;
they
are
in
the
heart
of
the
king’s
enemies.
Thy
throne,
O
God,
is
for
ever
and
ever:
a
sceptre
of
equity
is
the
sceptre
of
thy
kingdom.
Thou
hast
loved
righteousness,
and
hated
wickedness:
therefore
God,
thy
God,
hath
anointed
thee
with
the
oil
of
gladness
above
thy
fellows.
All
thy
garments
smell
of
myrrh,
and
aloes,
and
cassia;
out
of
ivory
palaces
stringed
instruments
have
made
thee
glad.
Kings’
daughters
are
among
thy
honourable
women:
at
thy
right
hand
doth
stand
the
queen
in
gold
of
Ophir.
Hearken,
O
daughter,
and
consider,
and
incline
thine
ear;
forget
also
thine
own
people,
and
thy
father’s
house;
So
shall
the
king
desire
thy
beauty:
for
he
is
thy
Lord;
and
worship
thou
him.
And
the
daughter
of
Tyre
shall
be
there
with
a
gift;
even
the
rich
among
the
people
shall
entreat
thy
favour.
The
king’s
daughter
within
the
palace
is
all
glorious:
her
clothing
is inwrought
with
gold.
She
shall
be
led
unto
the
king
in
broidered
work:
the
virgins
her
companions
that
follow
her
shall
be
brought
unto
thee.
With
gladness
and
rejoicing
shall
they
be
led:
they
shall
enter
into
the
king’s
palace.
Instead
of
thy
fathers
shall
be
thy
children,
whom
thou shalt
make
princes
in
all
the
earth.
I
will
make
thy
name
to
be
remembered
in
all
generations:
therefore
shall
the
peoples
give
thee
thanks
for
ever
and
ever.
For the Chief Musician:
a Psalm
of the sons of Korah; set to Alamoth. A Song.
God
is
our
refuge
and
strength,
a
very
present
help
in
trouble.
Therefore
will
we
not
fear,
though
the
earth
do
change,
and
though
the
mountains
be
moved
in
the
heart
of
the
seas;
Though
the
waters
thereof
roar
and
be
troubled,
though
the
mountains
shake
with
the
swelling
thereof.
Selah
There
is
a
river,
the
streams
whereof
make
glad
the
city
of
God,
the
holy
place
of
the
tabernacles
of
the
Most
High.
God
is
in
the
midst
of
her;
she
shall
not
be
moved:
God
shall
help
her,
and
that
right
early.
The
nations
raged,
the
kingdoms
were
moved:
he
uttered
his
voice,
the
earth
melted.
The
LORD
of
hosts
is
with
us;
the
God
of
Jacob
is
our
refuge.
Selah
Come,
behold
the
works
of
the
LORD,
what
desolations
he
hath
made
in
the
earth.
He
maketh
wars
to
cease
unto
the
end
of
the
earth;
he
breaketh
the
bow,
and
cutteth
the
spear
in
sunder;
he
burneth
the
chariots
in
the
fire.
Be
still,
and
know
that
I
am
God:
I
will
be
exalted
among
the
nations,
I
will
be
exalted
in
the
earth.
The
LORD
of
hosts
is
with
us;
the
God
of
Jacob
is
our
refuge.
Selah
For the Chief Musician; a Psalm of the sons of Korah.
O
clap
your
hands,
all
ye
peoples;
shout
unto
God
with
the
voice
of
triumph.
For
the
LORD
Most
High
is
terrible;
he
is
a
great
King
over
all
the
earth.
He
shall
subdue
the
peoples
under
us,
and
the
nations
under
our
feet.
He
shall
choose
our
inheritance
for
us,
the
excellency
of
Jacob
whom
he
loved.
Selah
God
is
gone
up
with
a
shout,
the
LORD
with
the
sound
of
a
trumpet.
Sing
praises
to
God,
sing
praises:
sing
praises
unto
our
King,
sing
praises.
For
God
is
the
King
of
all
the
earth:
sing
ye
praises
with
understanding.
God
reigneth
over
the
nations:
God
sitteth
upon
his
holy
throne.
The
princes
of
the
peoples
are
gathered
together
to
be
the
people
of
the
God
of
Abraham:
for
the
shields
of
the
earth
belong
unto
God;
he
is
greatly
exalted.
A Song; a Psalm of the sons of Korah.
Great
is
the
LORD,
and
highly
to
be
praised,
in
the
city
of
our
God,
in
his
holy
mountain.
Beautiful
in
elevation,
the
joy
of
the
whole
earth,
is
mount
Zion,
on
the
sides
of
the
north,
the
city
of
the
great
King.
God
hath
made
himself
known
in
her
palaces
for
a
refuge.
For,
lo,
the
kings
assembled
themselves,
they
passed
by
together.
They
saw
it,
then
were
they
amazed;
they
were
dismayed,
they
hasted
away.
Trembling
took
hold
of
them
there;
pain,
as
of
a
woman
in
travail.
With
the
east
wind
thou
breakest
the
ships
of
Tarshish.
As
we
have
heard,
so
have
we
seen
in
the
city
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
in
the
city
of
our
God:
God
will
establish
it
for
ever.
Selah
We
have
thought
on
thy
lovingkindness,
O
God,
in
the
midst
of
thy
temple.
As
is
thy
name,
O
God,
so
is
thy
praise
unto
the
ends
of
the
earth:
thy
right
hand
is
full
of
righteousness.
Let
mount
Zion
be
glad,
let
the
daughters
of
Judah
rejoice,
because
of
thy
judgments.
Walk
about
Zion,
and
go
round
about
her:
tell
the
towers
thereof.
Mark
ye welt
her
bulwarks,
consider
her
palaces;
that
ye
may
tell
it
to
the
generation
following.
For
this
God
is
our
God
for
ever
and
ever:
he
will
be
our
guide
even
unto
death.
For the Chief Musician; a Psalm of the sons of Korah.
Hear
this,
all
ye
peoples;
give
ear,
all
ye
inhabitants
of
the
world:
Both
low
and
high,
rich
and
poor
together.
My
mouth
shall
speak
wisdom;
and
the
meditation
of
my
heart
shall
be
of
understanding.
I
will
incline
mine
ear
to
a
parable:
I
will
open
my
dark
saying
upon
the
harp.
Wherefore
should
I
fear
in
the
days
of
evil,
when
iniquity
at
my
heels
compasseth
me
about?
They
that
trust
in
their
wealth,
and
boast
themselves
in
the
multitude
of
their
riches;
None
of
them
can
by
any
means
redeem
his
brother,
nor
give
to
God
a
ransom
for
him:
(For
the
redemption
of
their
soul
is
costly,
and
must
be
let
alone
for
ever:)
That
he
should
still
live
alway,
that
he
should
not
see
corruption.
For
he
seeth
that
wise
men
die,
the
fool
and
the
brutish
together
perish,
and
leave
their
wealth
to
others.
Their
inward
thought
is,
that
their
houses
shall
continue
for
ever,
and
their
dwelling
places
to
all
generations;
they
call
their
lands
after
their
own
names.
But
man
abideth
not
in
honour:
he
is
like
the
beasts
that
perish.
This
their
way
is
their
folly:
yet
after
them
men
approve
their
sayings.
Selah
They
are
appointed
as
a
flock
for
Sheol;
death
shall
be
their
shepherd:
and
the
upright
shall
have
dominion
over
them
in
the
morning;
and
their
beauty
shall
be
for
Sheol
to
consume,
that
there
be
no
habitation
for
it.
But
God
will
redeem
my
soul
from
the
power
of
Sheol:
for
he
shall
receive
me.
Selah
Be
not
thou
afraid
when
one
is
made
rich,
when
the
glory
of
his
house
is
increased:
For
when
he
dieth
he
shall
carry
nothing
away;
his
glory
shall
not
descend
after
him.
Though
while
he
lived
he
blessed
his
soul,
and
men
praise
thee,
when
thou
doest
well
to
thyself,
He
shall
go
to
the
generation
of
his
fathers;
they
shall
never
see
the
light.
Man
that
is
in
honour,
and
understandeth
not,
is
like
the
beasts
that
perish.
A Psalm of Asaph.
God,
even
God,
the
LORD,
hath
spoken,
and
called
the
earth
from
the
rising
of
the
sun
unto
the
going
down
thereof.
Out
of
Zion,
the
perfection
of
beauty,
God
hath
shined
forth.
Our
God
shall
come,
and
shall
not
keep
silence:
a
fire
shall
devour
before
him,
and
it
shall
be
very
tempestuous
round
about
him.
He
shall
call
to
the
heavens
above,
and
to
the
earth,
that
he
may
judge
his
people:
Gather
my
saints
together
unto
me;
those
that
have
made
a
covenant
with
me
by
sacrifice.
And
the
heavens
shall
declare
his
righteousness;
for
God
is
judge
himself.
Selah
Hear,
O
my
people,
and
I
will
speak;
O
Israel,
and
I
will
testify
unto
thee:
I
am
God,
even
thy
God.
I
will
not
reprove
thee
for
thy
sacrifices;
and
thy
burnt
offerings
are
continually
before
me.
I
will
take
no
bullock
out
of
thy
house,
nor he-goats
out
of
thy
folds.
For
every
beast
of
the
forest
is
mine,
and
the
cattle
upon
a
thousand
hills.
I
know
all
the
fowls
of
the
mountains:
and
the
wild
beasts
of
the
field
are
mine.
If
I
were
hungry,
I
would
not
tell
thee:
for
the
world
is
mine,
and
the
fulness
thereof.
Will
I
eat
the
flesh
of
bulls,
or
drink
the
blood
of
goats?
Offer
unto
God
the
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving;
and
pay
thy
vows
unto
the
Most
High:
And
call
upon
me
in
the
day
of
trouble;
I
will
deliver
thee,
and
thou shalt
glorify
me.
But
unto
the
wicked
God
saith,
What
hast
thou
to
do
to
declare
my
statutes;
and
that
thou
hast
taken
my
covenant
in
thy
mouth?
Seeing
thou
hatest
instruction,
and
castest
my
words
behind
thee.
When
thou
sawest
a
thief,
thou
consentedst
with
him,
and
hast
been
partaker
with
adulterers.
Thou
givest
thy
mouth
to
evil,
and
thy
tongue
frameth
deceit.
Thou
sittest
and
speakest
against
thy
brother;
thou
slanderest
thine
own
mother’s
son.
These
things
hast
thou
done,
and
I
kept
silence;
thou
thoughtest
that
I
was
altogether
such
an
one
as
thyself:
but
I
will
reprove
thee,
and
set
them
in
order
before
thine
eyes.
Now
consider
this,
ye
that
forget
God,
lest
I
tear
you
in
pieces,
and
there
be
none
to
deliver:
Whoso
offereth
the
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving
glorifieth
me;
and
to
him
that
ordereth
his
conversation
aright
will
I
shew
the
salvation
of
God.
For the Chief Musician. A psalm of David: when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.
Have
mercy
upon
me,
O
God,
according
to
thy
lovingkindness;
according
to
the
multitude
of
thy
tender
mercies
blot
out
my
transgressions.
Wash
me
throughly
from
mine
iniquity,
and
cleanse
me
from
my
sin.
For
I
acknowledge
my
transgressions:
and
my
sin
is
ever
before
me.
Against
thee,
thee
only,
have
I
sinned,
and
done
that
which
is
evil
in
thy
sight:
that
thou
mayest
be
justified
when
thou
speakest,
and
be
clear
when
thou
judgest.
Behold,
I
was
shapen
in
iniquity;
and
in
sin
did
my
mother
conceive
me.
Behold,
thou
desirest
truth
in
the
inward
parts:
and
in
the
hidden
part
thou shalt
make
me
to
know
wisdom.
Purge
me
with
hyssop,
and
I
shall
be
clean:
wash
me,
and
I
shall
be
whiter
than
snow.
Make
me
to
hear
joy
and
gladness;
that
the
bones
which
thou
hast
broken
may
rejoice.
Hide
thy
face
from
my
sins,
and
blot
out
all
mine
iniquities.
Create
in
me
a
clean
heart,
O
God;
and
renew
a
right
spirit
within
me.
Cast
me
not
away
from
thy
presence;
and
take
not
thy
holy
spirit
from
me.
Restore
unto
me
the
joy
of
thy
salvation:
and
uphold
me
with
a
free
spirit.
Then
will
I
teach
transgressors
thy
ways;
and
sinners
shall
be
converted
unto
thee.
Deliver
me
from
bloodguiltiness,
O
God,
thou
God
of
my
salvation;
and
my
tongue
shall
sing
aloud
of
thy
righteousness.
O
Lord,
open
thou
my
lips;
and
my
mouth
shall
shew
forth
thy
praise.
For
thou
delightest
not
in
sacrifice;
else
would
I
give
it:
thou
hast
no
pleasure
in
burnt
offering.
The
sacrifices
of
God
are
a
broken
spirit:
a
broken
and
a
contrite
heart,
O
God,
thou
wilt
not
despise.
Do
good
in
thy
good
pleasure
unto
Zion:
build
thou
the
walls
of
Jerusalem.
Then shalt
thou
delight
in
the
sacrifices
of
righteousness,
in
burnt
offering
and
whole
burnt
offering:
then
shall
they
offer
bullocks
upon
thine
altar.
For the Chief Musician. Maschil of David: when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.
Why
boastest
thou
thyself
in
mischief,
O
mighty
man?
the
mercy
of
God
endureth
continually.
Thy
tongue
deviseth
very
wickedness;
like
a
sharp
razor,
working
deceitfully.
Thou
lovest
evil
more
than
good;
and
lying
rather
than
to
speak
righteousness.
Selah
Thou
lovest
all
devouring
words,
O
thou
deceitful
tongue.
God
shall
likewise
destroy
thee
for
ever,
he
shall
take
thee
up,
and
pluck
thee
out
of
thy
tent,
and
root
thee
out
of
the
land
of
the
living.
Selah
The
righteous
also
shall
see
it,
and
fear,
and
shall
laugh
at
him,
saying,
Lo,
this
is
the
man
that
made
not
God
his
strength;
but
trusted
in
the
abundance
of
his
riches,
and
strengthened
himself
in
his
wickedness.
But
as
for
me,
I
am
like
a
green
olive
tree
in
the
house
of
God:
I
trust
in
the
mercy
of
God
for
ever
and
ever.
I
will
give
thee
thanks
for
ever,
because
thou
hast
done
it:
and
I
will
wait
on
thy
name,
for
it
is
good,
in
the
presence
of
thy
saints.
For the Chief Musician; set to Mahalath. Maschil of David.
The
fool
hath
said
in
his
heart,
There
is
no
God.
Corrupt
are
they,
and
have
done
abominable
iniquity;
there
is
none
that
doeth
good.
God
looked
down
from
heaven
upon
the
children
of
men,
to
see
if
there
were
any
that
did
understand,
that
did
seek
after
God.
Every
one
of
them
is
gone
back;
they
are
together
become
filthy;
there
is
none
that
doeth
good,
no,
not
one.
Have
the
workers
of
iniquity
no
knowledge?
who
eat
up
my
people
as
they
eat
bread,
and
call
not
upon
God.
There
were
they
in
great
fear,
where
no
fear
was:
for
God
hath
scattered
the
bones
of
him
that
encampeth
against
thee;
thou
hast
put
them
to
shame,
because
God
hath
rejected
them.
Oh
that
the
salvation
of
Israel
were
come
out
of
Zion!
When
God
bringeth
back
the
captivity
of
his
people,
then
shall
Jacob
rejoice,
and
Israel
shall
be
glad.
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?
Save
me,
O
God,
by
thy
name,
and
judge
me
in
thy
might.
Hear
my
prayer,
O
God;
give
ear
to
the
words
of
my
mouth.
For
strangers
are
risen
up
against
me,
and
violent
men
have
sought
after
my
soul:
they
have
not
set
God
before
them.
Selah
Behold,
God
is
mine
helper:
the
Lord
is
of
them
that
uphold
my
soul.
He
shall
requite
the
evil
unto
mine
enemies:
destroy
thou
them
in
thy
truth.
With
a
freewill
offering
will
I
sacrifice
unto
thee:
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thy
name,
O
LORD,
for
it
is
good.
For
he
hath
delivered
me
out
of
all
trouble;
and
mine
eye
hath
seen
my
desire
upon
mine
enemies.
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David.
Give
ear
to
my
prayer,
O
God;
and
hide
not
thyself
from
my
supplication.
Attend
unto
me,
and
answer
me:
I
am
restless
in
my
complaint,
and
moan;
Because
of
the
voice
of
the
enemy,
because
of
the
oppression
of
the
wicked;
for
they
cast
iniquity
upon
me,
and
in
anger
they
persecute
me.
My
heart
is
sore
pained
within
me:
and
the
terrors
of
death
are
fallen
upon
me.
Fearfulness
and
trembling
are
come
upon
me,
and
horror
hath
overwhelmed
me.
And
I
said,
Oh
that
I
had
wings
like
a
dove!
then
would
I
fly
away,
and
be
at
rest.
Lo,
then
would
I
wander
far
off,
I
would
lodge
in
the
wilderness.
Selah
I
would
haste
me
to
a
shelter
from
the
stormy
wind
and
tempest.
Destroy,
O
Lord,
and
divide
their
tongue:
for
I
have
seen
violence
and
strife
in
the
city.
Day
and
night
they
go
about
upon
the
walls
thereof:
iniquity
also
and
mischief
are
in
the
midst
of
it.
Wickedness
is
in
the
midst
thereof:
oppression
and
guile
depart
not
from
her
streets.
For
it
was
not
an
enemy
that
reproached
me;
then
I
could
have
borne
it:
neither
was
it
he
that
hated
me
that
did
magnify
himself
against
me;
then
I
would
have
hid
myself
from
him:
But
it
was
thou,
a
man
mine
equal,
my
companion,
and
my
familiar
friend.
We
took
sweet
counsel
together,
we
walked
in
the
house
of
God
with
the
throng.
Let
death
come
suddenly
upon
them,
let
them
go
down
alive
into
the
pit:
for
wickedness
is
in
their
dwelling,
in
the
midst
of
them.
As
for
me,
I
will
call
upon
God;
and
the
LORD
shall
save
me.
Evening,
and
morning,
and
at
noonday,
will
I
complain,
and
moan:
and
he
shall
hear
my
voice.
He
hath
redeemed
my
soul
in
peace
from
the
battle
that
was
against
me:
for
they
were
many
that
strove
with
me.
God
shall
hear,
and
answer
them,
even
he
that
abideth
of
old,
Selah
the
men
who
have
no
changes,
and
who
fear
not
God.
He
hath
put
forth
his
hands
against
such
as
were
at
peace
with
him:
he
hath
profaned
his
covenant.
His
mouth
was
smooth
as
butter,
but
his
heart
was
war:
his
words
were
softer
than
oil,
yet
were
they
drawn
swords.
Cast
thy
burden
upon
the
LORD,
and
he
shall
sustain
thee:
he
shall
never
suffer
the
righteous
to
be
moved.
But
thou,
O
God, shalt
bring
them
down
into
the
pit
of
destruction:
bloodthirsty
and
deceitful
men
shall
not
live
out
half
their
days;
but
I
will
trust
in
thee.
For the Chief Musician; set to Jonath elem rehokim.
A Psalm
of David: Michtam: when the Philistines took him in Gath.
Be
merciful
unto
me,
O
God;
for
man
would
swallow
me
up:
all
the
day
long
he
fighting
oppresseth
me.
Mine
enemies
would
swallow
me
up
all
the
day
long:
for
they
be
many
that
fight
proudly
against
me.
What
time
I
am
afraid,
I
will
put
my
trust
in
thee.
In
God
I
will
praise
his
word:
in
God
have
I
put
my
trust,
I
will
not
be
afraid;
what
can
flesh
do
unto
me?
All
the
day
long
they
wrest
my
words:
all
their
thoughts
are
against
me
for
evil.
They
gather
themselves
together,
they
hide
themselves,
they
mark
my
steps,
even
as
they
have
waited
for
my
soul.
Shall
they
escape
by
iniquity?
in
anger
cast
down
the
peoples,
O
God.
Thou
tellest
my
wanderings:
put
thou
my
tears
into
thy
bottle;
are
they
not
in
thy
book?
Then
shall
mine
enemies
turn
back
in
the
day
that
I
call:
this
I
know,
that
God
is
for
me.
In
God
will
I
praise
his
word:
in
the
LORD
will
I
praise
his
word.
In
God
have
I
put
my
trust,
I
will
not
be
afraid;
what
can
man
do
unto
me?
Thy
vows
are
upon
me,
O
God:
I
will
render
thank
offerings
unto
thee.
For
thou
hast
delivered
my
soul
from
death:
hast
thou
not
delivered
my
feet
from
falling?
that
I
may
walk
before
God
in
the
light
of
the
living.
For the Chief Musician;
set to
Al-tashheth.
A Psalm
of David: Michtam: when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
Be
merciful
unto
me,
O
God,
be
merciful
unto
me;
for
my
soul
taketh
refuge
in
thee:
yea,
in
the
shadow
of
thy
wings
will
I
take
refuge,
until
these
calamities
be
overpast.
I
will
cry
unto
God
Most
High;
unto
God
that
performeth
all
things
for
me.
He
shall
send
from
heaven,
and
save
me,
when
he
that
would
swallow
me
up
reproacheth;
Selah
God
shall
send
forth
his
mercy
and
his
truth.
My
soul
is
among
lions;
I
lie
among
them
that
are
set
on
fire,
even
the
sons
of
men,
whose
teeth
are
spears
and
arrows,
and
their
tongue
a
sharp
sword.
Be
thou
exalted,
O
God,
above
the
heavens;
let
thy
glory
be
above
all
the
earth.
They
have
prepared
a
net
for
my
steps;
thy
soul
is
bowed
down:
they
have
digged
a
pit
before
me;
they
are
fallen
into
the
midst
thereof
themselves.
Selah
My
heart
is
fixed,
O
God,
my
heart
is
fixed:
I
will
sing,
yea,
I
will
sing
praises.
Awake
up,
my
glory;
awake,
psaltery
and
harp:
I
myself
will
awake
right
early.
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee,
O
Lord,
among
the
peoples:
I
will
sing
praises
unto
thee
among
the
nations.
For
thy
mercy
is
great
unto
the
heavens,
and
thy
truth
unto
the
skies.
Be
thou
exalted,
O
God,
above
the
heavens;
let
thy
glory
be
above
all
the
earth.
For the Chief Musician;
set to
Al-tashheth.
A Psalm
of David: Michtam.
Do
ye
indeed
in
silence
speak
righteousness?
do
ye
judge
uprightly,
O
ye
sons
of
men?
Yea,
in
heart
ye
work
wickedness;
ye
weigh
out
the
violence
of
your
hands
in
the
earth.
The
wicked
are
estranged
from
the
womb:
they
go
astray
as
soon
as
they
be
born,
speaking
lies.
Their
poison
is
like
the
poison
of
a
serpent:
they
are
like
the
deaf
adder
that
stoppeth
her
ear;
Which
hearkeneth
not
to
the
voice
of
charmers,
charming
never
so
wisely.
Break
their
teeth,
O
God,
in
their
mouth:
break
out
the
great
teeth
of
the
young
lions,
O
LORD.
Let
them
melt
away
as
water
that
runneth
apace:
when
he aimeth
his
arrows,
let
them
be
as
though
they
were
cut
off.
Let
them
be
as
a
snail
which
melteth
and
passeth
away:
like
the
untimely
birth
of
a
woman,
that
hath
not
seen
the
sun.
Before
your
pots
can
feel
the
thorns,
he
shall
take
them
away
with
a
whirlwind,
the
green
and
the
burning
alike.
The
righteous
shall
rejoice
when
he
seeth
the
vengeance:
he
shall
wash
his
feet
in
the
blood
of
the
wicked.
So
that
men
shall
say,
Verily
there
is
a
reward
for
the
righteous:
verily
there
is
a
God
that
judgeth
in
the
earth.
For the Chief Musician;
set to
Al-tashheth.
A Psalm
of David: Michtam: when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.
Deliver
me
from
mine
enemies,
O
my
God:
set
me
on
high
from
them
that
rise
up
against
me.
Deliver
me
from
the
workers
of
iniquity,
and
save
me
from
the
bloodthirsty
men.
For,
lo,
they
lie
in
wait
for
my
soul;
the
mighty
gather
themselves
together
against
me:
not
for
my
transgression,
nor
for
my
sin,
O
LORD.
They
run
and
prepare
themselves
without
my
fault:
awake
thou
to
help
me,
and
behold.
Even
thou,
O
LORD
God
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
arise
to
visit
all
the
heathen:
be
not
merciful
to
any
wicked
transgressors.
Selah
They
return
at
evening,
they
make
a
noise
like
a
dog,
and
go
round
about
the
city.
Behold,
they
belch
out
with
their
mouth;
swords
are
in
their
lips:
for
who,
say
they,
doth
hear?
But
thou,
O
LORD, shalt
laugh
at
them;
thou shalt
have
all
the
heathen
in
derision.
O
my
strength,
I
will
wait
upon
thee:
for
God
is
my
high
tower.
The
God
of
my
mercy
shall
prevent
me:
God
shall
let
me
see
my
desire
upon
mine
enemies.
Slay
them
not,
lest
my
people
forget:
scatter
them
by
thy
power,
and
bring
them
down,
O
Lord
our
shield.
For
the
sin
of
their
mouth,
and
the
words
of
their
lips,
let
them
even
be
taken
in
their
pride,
and
for
cursing
and
lying
which
they
speak.
Consume
them
in
wrath,
consume
them,
that
they
be
no
more:
and
let
them
know
that
God
ruleth
in
Jacob,
unto
the
ends
of
the
earth.
Selah
And
at
evening
let
them
return,
let
them
make
a
noise
like
a
dog,
and
go
round
about
the
city.
They
shall
wander
up
and
down
for
meat
and
tarry
all
night
if
they
be
not
satisfied.
But
I
will
sing
of
thy
strength;
yea,
I
will
sing
aloud
of
thy
mercy
in
the
morning:
for
thou
hast
been
my
high
tower,
and
a
refuge
in
the
day
of
my
distress.
Unto
thee,
O
my
strength,
will
I
sing
praises:
for
God
is
my
high
tower,
the
God
of
my
mercy.
For the Chief Musician; set to Shushan Eduth: Michtam of David, to teach: when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the Valley of Salt twelve thousand.
O
God,
thou
hast
cast
us
off,
thou
hast
broken
us
down;
thou
hast
been
angry;
O
restore
us
again.
Thou
hast
made
the
land
to
tremble;
thou
hast
rent
it:
heal
the
breaches
thereof;
for
it
shaketh.
Thou
hast
shewed
thy
people
hard
things:
thou
hast
made
us
to
drink
the
wine
of
staggering.
Thou
hast
given
a
banner
to
them
that
fear
thee,
that
it
may
be
displayed
because
of
the
truth.
Selah
That
thy
beloved
may
be
delivered,
save
with
thy
right
hand,
and
answer
us.
God
hath
spoken
in
his
holiness;
I
will
exult:
I
will
divide
Shechem,
and
mete
out
the
valley
of
Succoth.
Gilead
is
mine,
and
Manasseh
is
mine;
Ephraim
also
is
the
defence
of
mine
head;
Judah
is
my
sceptre.
Moab
is
my
washpot;
upon
Edom
will
I
cast
my
shoe:
Philistia,
shout
thou
because
of
me.
Who
will
bring
me
into
the
strong
city?
who
hath
led
me
unto
Edom?
Hast
not
thou,
O
God,
cast
us
off?
and
thou
goest
not
forth,
O
God,
with
our
hosts.
Give
us
help
against
the
adversary:
for
vain
is
the
help
of
man.
Through
God
we
shall
do
valiantly:
for
he
it
is
that
shall
tread
down
our
adversaries.
For the Chief Musician; on a stringed instrument.
A Psalm
of David.
Hear
my
cry,
O
God;
attend
unto
my
prayer.
From
the
end
of
the
earth
will
I
call
unto
thee,
when
my
heart
is
overwhelmed:
lead
me
to
the
rock
that
is
higher
than
I.
For
thou
hast
been
a
refuge
for
me,
a
strong
tower
from
the
enemy.
I
will
dwell
in
thy
tabernacle
for
ever:
I
will
take
refuge
in
the
covert
of
thy
wings.
Selah
For
thou,
O
God,
hast
heard
my
vows:
thou
hast
given
me
the
heritage
of
those
that
fear
thy
name.
Thou
wilt
prolong
the
king’s
life:
his
years
shall
be
as
many
generations.
He
shall
abide
before
God
for
ever:
O
prepare
lovingkindness
and
truth,
that
they
may
preserve
him.
So
will
I
sing
praise
unto
thy
name
for
ever,
that
I
may
daily
perform
my
vows.
For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
My
soul
waiteth
only
upon
God:
from
him
cometh
my
salvation.
He
only
is
my
rock
and
my
salvation:
he
is
my
high
tower;
I
shall
not
be
greatly
moved.
How
long
will
ye
set
upon
a
man,
that
ye
may
slay
him,
all
of
you,
like
a
bowing
wall,
like
a
tottering
fence?
They
only
consult
to
thrust
him
down
from
his
excellency;
they
delight
in
lies:
they
bless
with
their
mouth,
but
they
curse
inwardly.
Selah
My
soul,
wait
thou
only
upon
God;
for
my
expectation
is
from
him.
He
only
is
my
rock
and
my
salvation:
he
is
my
high
tower;
I
shall
not
be
moved.
With
God
is
my
salvation
and
my
glory:
the
rock
of
my
strength,
and
my
refuge,
is
in
God.
Trust
in
him
at
all
times,
ye
people;
pour
out
your
heart
before
him:
God
is
a
refuge
for
us.
Selah
Surely
men
of
low
degree
are
vanity,
and
men
of
high
degree
are
a
lie:
in
the
balances
they
will
go
up;
they
are
together
lighter
than
vanity.
Trust
not
in
oppression,
and
become
not
vain
in
robbery:
if
riches
increase,
set
not
your
heart
thereon.
God
hath
spoken
once,
twice
have
I
heard
this;
that
power belongeth
unto
God:
Also
unto
thee,
O
Lord, belongeth
mercy:
for
thou
renderest
to
every
man
according
to
his
work.
A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.
O
God,
thou
art
my
God;
early
will
I
seek
thee:
my
soul
thirsteth
for
thee,
my
flesh
longeth
for
thee,
in
a
dry
and
weary
land,
where
no
water
is.
So
have
I
looked
upon
thee
in
the
sanctuary,
to
see
thy
power
and
thy
glory.
For
thy
lovingkindness
is
better
than
life;
my
lips
shall
praise
thee.
So
will
I
bless
thee
while
I
live:
I
will
lift
up
my
hands
in
thy
name.
My
soul
shall
be
satisfied
as
with
marrow
and
fatness;
and
my
mouth
shall
praise
thee
with
joyful
lips;
When
I
remember
thee
upon
my
bed,
and
meditate
on
thee
in
the
night
watches.
For
thou
hast
been
my
help,
and
in
the
shadow
of
thy
wings
will
I
rejoice.
My
soul
followeth
hard
after
thee:
thy
right
hand
upholdeth
me.
But
those
that
seek
my
soul,
to
destroy
it,
shall
go
into
the
lower
parts
of
the
earth.
They
shall
be
given
over
to
the
power
of
the
sword:
they
shall
be
a
portion
for
foxes.
But
the
king
shall
rejoice
in
God:
every
one
that
sweareth
by
him
shall
glory;
for
the
mouth
of
them
that
speak
lies
shall
be
stopped.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
Hear
my
voice,
O
God,
in
my
complaint:
preserve
my
life
from
fear
of
the
enemy.
Hide
me
from
the
secret
counsel
of evil-doers;
from
the
tumult
of
the
workers
of
iniquity:
Who
have
whet
their
tongue
like
a
sword,
and
have
aimed
their
arrows,
even
bitter
words:
That
they
may
shoot
in
secret
places
at
the
perfect:
suddenly
do
they
shoot
at
him,
and
fear
not.
They
encourage
themselves
in
an
evil
purpose;
they
commune
of
laying
snares
privily;
they
say,
Who
shall
see
them?
They
search
out
iniquities;
We
have
accomplished,
say
they,
a
diligent
search:
and
the
inward
thought
of
every
one,
and
the
heart,
is
deep.
But
God
shall
shoot
at
them;
with
an
arrow
suddenly
shall
they
be
wounded.
So
they
shall
be
made
to
stumble,
their
own
tongue
being
against
them:
all
that
see
them
shall
wag
the
head.
And
all
men
shall
fear;
and
they
shall
declare
the
work
of
God,
and
shall
wisely
consider
of
his
doing.
The
righteous
shall
be
glad
in
the
LORD,
and
shall
trust
in
him;
and
all
the
upright
in
heart
shall
glory.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm. A Song of David.
Praise
waiteth
for
thee,
O
God,
in
Zion:
and
unto
thee
shall
the
vow
be
performed.
O
thou
that
hearest
prayer,
unto
thee
shall
all
flesh
come.
Iniquities
prevail
against
me:
as
for
our
transgressions,
thou shalt
purge
them
away.
Blessed
is
the
man
whom
thou
choosest,
and causest
to
approach
unto
thee,
that
he
may
dwell
in
thy
courts:
we
shall
be
satisfied
with
the
goodness
of
thy
house,
the
holy
place
of
thy
temple.
By
terrible
things
thou
wilt
answer
us
in
righteousness,
O
God
of
our
salvation;
thou
that
art
the
confidence
of
all
the
ends
of
the
earth,
and
of
them
that
are
afar
off
upon
the
sea:
Which
by
his
strength
setteth
fast
the
mountains;
being
girded
about
with
might:
Which
stilleth
the
roaring
of
the
seas,
the
roaring
of
their
waves,
and
the
tumult
of
the
peoples.
They
also
that
dwell
in
the
uttermost
parts
are
afraid
at
thy
tokens:
thou
makest
the
outgoings
of
the
morning
and
evening
to
rejoice.
Thou
visitest
the
earth,
and
waterest
it,
thou
greatly
enrichest
it;
the
river
of
God
is
full
of
water:
thou providest
them
corn,
when
thou
hast
so
prepared
the
earth.
Thou
waterest
her
furrows
abundantly;
thou
settlest
the
ridges
thereof:
thou
makest
it
soft
with
showers;
thou
blessest
the
springing
thereof.
Thou
crownest
the
year
with
thy
goodness;
and
thy
paths
drop
fatness.
They
drop
upon
the
pastures
of
the
wilderness:
and
the
hills
are
girded
with
joy.
The
pastures
are
clothed
with
flocks;
the
valleys
also
are
covered
over
with
corn;
they
shout
for
joy,
they
also
sing.
For the Chief Musician. A Song, a Psalm.
Make
a
joyful
noise
unto
God,
all
the
earth:
Sing
forth
the
glory
of
his
name:
make
his
praise
glorious.
Say
unto
God,
How
terrible
are
thy
works!
through
the
greatness
of
thy
power
shall
thine
enemies
submit
themselves
unto
thee.
All
the
earth
shall
worship
thee,
and
shall
sing
unto
thee;
they
shall
sing
to
thy
name.
Selah
Come,
and
see
the
works
of
God;
he
is
terrible
in
his
doing
toward
the
children
of
men.
He
turned
the
sea
into
dry
land:
they
went
through
the
river
on
foot:
there
did
we
rejoice
in
him.
He
ruleth
by
his
might
for
ever;
his
eyes
observe
the
nations:
let
not
the
rebellious
exalt
themselves.
Selah
O
bless
our
God,
ye
peoples,
and
make
the
voice
of
his
praise
to
be
heard.
Which
holdeth
our
soul
in
life,
and
suffereth
not
our
feet
to
be
moved.
For
thou,
O
God,
hast
proved
us:
thou
hast
tried
us,
as
silver
is
tried.
Thou
broughtest
us
into
the
net;
thou layedst
a
sore
burden
upon
our
loins.
Thou
hast
caused
men
to
ride
over
our
heads;
we
went
through
fire
and
through
water;
but
thou
broughtest
us
out
into
a
wealthy
place.
I
will
come
into
thy
house
with
burnt
offerings,
I
will
pay
thee
my
vows,
Which
my
lips
have
uttered,
and
my
mouth
hath
spoken,
when
I
was
in
distress.
I
will
offer
unto
thee
burnt
offerings
of
fatlings,
with
the
incense
of
rams;
I
will
offer
bullocks
with
goats.
Selah
Come,
and
hear,
all
ye
that
fear
God,
and
I
will
declare
what
he
hath
done
for
my
soul.
I
cried
unto
him
with
my
mouth,
and
he
was
extolled
with
my
tongue.
If
I
regard
iniquity
in
my
heart,
the
Lord
will
not
hear:
But
verily
God
hath
heard;
he
hath
attended
to
the
voice
of
my
prayer.
Blessed
be
God,
which
hath
not
turned
away
my
prayer,
nor
his
mercy
from
me.
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm, a Song.
God
be
merciful
unto
us,
and
bless
us,
and
cause
his
face
to
shine
upon
us;
Selah
That
thy
way
may
be
known
upon
earth,
thy
saving
health
among
all
nations.
Let
the
peoples
praise
thee,
O
God;
let
all
the
peoples
praise
thee.
O
let
the
nations
be
glad
and
sing
for
joy:
for
thou shalt
judge
the
peoples
with
equity,
and
govern
the
nations
upon
earth.
Selah
Let
the
peoples
praise
thee,
O
God;
let
all
the
peoples
praise
thee.
The
earth
hath
yielded
her
increase:
God,
even
our
own
God,
shall
bless
us.
God
shall
bless
us;
and
all
the
ends
of
the
earth
shall
fear
him.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David, a Song.
Let
God
arise,
let
his
enemies
be
scattered;
let
them
also
that
hate
him
flee
before
him.
As
smoke
is
driven
away,
so
drive
them
away:
as
wax
melteth
before
the
fire,
so
let
the
wicked
perish
at
the
presence
of
God.
But
let
the
righteous
be
glad;
let
them
exult
before
God:
yea,
let
them
rejoice
with
gladness.
Sing
unto
God,
sing
praises
to
his
name:
cast
up
a
highway
for
him
that
rideth
through
the
deserts;
his
name
is
JAH;
and
exult
ye
before
him.
A
father
of
the
fatherless,
and
a
judge
of
the
widows,
is
God
in
his
holy
habitation.
God
setteth
the
solitary
in
families:
he
bringeth
out
the
prisoners
into
prosperity:
but
the
rebellious
dwell
in
a
parched
land.
O
God,
when
thou
wentest
forth
before
thy
people,
when
thou
didst
march
through
the
wilderness;
Selah
The
earth
trembled,
the
heavens
also
dropped
at
the
presence
of
God:
even
yon
Sinai
trembled
at
the
presence
of
God,
the
God
of
Israel.
Thou,
O
God,
didst
send
a
plentiful
rain,
thou
didst
confirm
thine
inheritance,
when
it
was
weary.
Thy
congregation
dwelt
therein:
thou,
O
God,
didst
prepare
of
thy
goodness
for
the
poor.
The
Lord
giveth
the
word:
the
women
that
publish
the
tidings
are
a
great
host.
Kings
of
armies
flee,
they
flee:
and
she
that
tarrieth
at
home
divideth
the
spoil.
Will
ye
lie
among
the
sheepfolds,
as
the
wings
of
a
dove
covered
with
silver,
and
her
pinions
with
yellow
gold?
When
the
Almighty
scattered
kings
therein,
it
was
as
when
it snoweth
in
Zalmon.
A
mountain
of
God
is
the
mountain
of
Bashan;
an
high
mountain
is
the
mountain
of
Bashan.
Why
look
ye askance,
ye
high
mountains,
at
the
mountain
which
God
hath
desired
for
his
abode?
yea,
the
LORD
will
dwell
in
it
for
ever.
The
chariots
of
God
are
twenty
thousand,
even
thousands
upon
thousands:
the
Lord
is
among
them,
as
in
Sinai,
in
the
sanctuary.
Thou
hast
ascended
on
high,
thou
hast
led
thy
captivity
captive;
thou
hast
received
gifts
among
men,
yea,
among
the
rebellious
also,
that
the
LORD
God
might
dwell
with
them.
Blessed
be
the
Lord,
who
daily
beareth
our
burden,
even
the
God
who
is
our
salvation.
Selah
God
is
unto
us
a
God
of
deliverances;
and
unto
JEHOVAH
the
Lord
belong
the
issues
from
death.
But
God
shall
smite
through
the
head
of
his
enemies,
the
hairy
scalp
of
such
an
one
as
goeth
on
still
in
his
guiltiness.
The
Lord
said,
I
will
bring
again
from
Bashan,
I
will
bring
them
again
from
the
depths
of
the
sea:
That
thou
mayest
dip
thy
foot
in
blood,
that
the
tongue
of
thy
dogs
may
have
its
portion
from
thine
enemies.
They
have
seen
thy
goings,
O
God,
even
the
goings
of
my
God,
my
King,
into
the
sanctuary.
The
singers
went
before,
the minstrels
followed
after,
in
the
midst
of
the
damsels
playing
with
timbrels.
Bless
ye
God
in
the
congregations,
even
the
Lord,
ye
that
are
of
the
fountain
of
Israel.
There
is
little
Benjamin
their
ruler,
the
princes
of
Judah
and
their
council,
the
princes
of
Zebulun,
the
princes
of
Naphtali.
Thy
God
hath
commanded
thy
strength:
strengthen,
O
God,
that
which
thou
hast
wrought
for
us.
Because
of
thy
temple
at
Jerusalem
kings
shall
bring
presents
unto
thee.
Rebuke
the
wild
beast
of
the
reeds,
the
multitude
of
the
bulls,
with
the
calves
of
the
peoples,
trampling
under
foot
the
pieces
of
silver;
he
hath
scattered
the
peoples
that
delight
in
war.
Princes
shall
come
out
of
Egypt;
Ethiopia
shall
haste
to
stretch
out
her
hands
unto
God.
Sing
unto
God,
ye
kingdoms
of
the
earth;
O
sing
praises
unto
the
Lord;
Selah
To
him
that
rideth
upon
the
heavens
of
heavens,
which
are
of
old;
lo,
he
uttereth
his
voice,
and
that
a
mighty
voice.
Ascribe
ye
strength
unto
God:
his
excellency
is
over
Israel,
and
his
strength
is
in
the
skies.
O
God,
thou
art
terrible
out
of
thy
holy
places:
the
God
of
Israel,
he
giveth
strength
and
power
unto
his
people.
Blessed
be
God.
For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim.
A Psalm
of David.
Save
me,
O
God;
for
the
waters
are
come
in
unto
my
soul.
I
sink
in
deep
mire,
where
there
is
no
standing:
I
am
come
into
deep
waters,
where
the
floods
overflow
me.
I
am
weary
with
my
crying;
my
throat
is
dried:
mine
eyes
fail
while
I
wait
for
my
God.
They
that
hate
me
without
a
cause
are
more
than
the
hairs
of
mine
head:
they
that
would
cut
me
off,
being
mine
enemies
wrongfully,
are
mighty:
then
I
restored
that
which
I
took
not
away.
O
God,
thou
knowest
my
foolishness;
and
my
sins
are
not
hid
from
thee.
Let
not
them
that
wait
on
thee
be
ashamed
through
me,
O
Lord
GOD
of
hosts:
let
not
those
that
seek
thee
be
brought
to
dishonour
through
me,
O
God
of
Israel.
Because
for
thy
sake
I
have
borne
reproach;
shame
hath
covered
my
face.
I
am
become
a
stranger
unto
my
brethren,
and
an
alien
unto
my
mother’s
children.
For
the
zeal
of
thine
house
hath
eaten
me
up;
and
the
reproaches
of
them
that
reproach
thee
are
fallen
upon
me.
When
I
wept,
and
chastened
my
soul
with
fasting,
that
was
to
my
reproach.
When
I
made
sackcloth
my
clothing,
I
became
a
proverb
unto
them.
They
that
sit
in
the
gate
talk
of
me;
and
I
am
the
song
of
the
drunkards.
But
as
for
me,
my
prayer
is
unto
thee,
O
LORD,
in
an
acceptable
time:
O
God,
in
the
multitude
of
thy
mercy,
answer
me
in
the
truth
of
thy
salvation.
Deliver
me
out
of
the
mire,
and
let
me
not
sink:
let
me
be
delivered
from
them
that
hate
me,
and
out
of
the
deep
waters.
Let
not
the
waterflood
overwhelm
me,
neither
let
the
deep
swallow
me
up;
and
let
not
the
pit
shut
her
mouth
upon
me.
Answer
me,
O
LORD;
for
thy
lovingkindness
is
good:
according
to
the
multitude
of
thy
tender
mercies
turn
thou
unto
me.
And
hide
not
thy
face
from
thy
servant;
for
I
am
in
distress;
answer
me
speedily.
Draw
nigh
unto
my
soul,
and
redeem
it:
ransom
me
because
of
mine
enemies.
Thou
knowest
my
reproach,
and
my
shame,
and
my
dishonour:
mine
adversaries
are
all
before
thee.
Reproach
hath
broken
my
heart;
and
I
am
full
of
heaviness:
and
I
looked
for
some
to
take
pity,
but
there
was
none;
and
for
comforters,
but
I
found
none.
They
gave
me
also
gall
for
my
meat;
and
in
my
thirst
they
gave
me
vinegar
to
drink.
Let
their
table
before
them
become
a
snare;
and
when
they
are
in
peace,
let
it
become
a
trap.
Let
their
eyes
be
darkened,
that
they
see
not;
and
make
their
loins
continually
to
shake.
Pour
out
thine
indignation
upon
them,
and
let
the
fierceness
of
thine
anger
overtake
them.
Let
their
habitation
be
desolate;
let
none
dwell
in
their
tents.
For
they
persecute
him
whom
thou
hast
smitten;
and
they
tell
of
the
sorrow
of
those
whom
thou
hast
wounded,
Add
iniquity
unto
their
iniquity:
and
let
them
not
come
into
thy
righteousness.
Let
them
be
blotted
out
of
the
book
of
life,
and
not
be
written
with
the
righteous.
But
I
am
poor
and
sorrowful:
let
thy
salvation,
O
God,
set
me
up
on
high.
I
will
praise
the
name
of
God
with
a
song,
and
will
magnify
him
with
thanksgiving.
And
it
shall
please
the
LORD
better
than
an
ox,
or
a
bullock
that
hath
horns
and
hoofs.
The
meek
have
seen
it,
and
are
glad:
ye
that
seek
after
God,
let
your
heart
live.
For
the
LORD
heareth
the
needy,
and
despiseth
not
his
prisoners.
Let
heaven
and
earth
praise
him,
the
seas,
and
every
thing
that
moveth
therein.
For
God
will
save
Zion,
and
build
the
cities
of
Judah;
and
they
shall
abide
there,
and
have
it
in
possession.
The
seed
also
of
his
servants
shall
inherit
it;
and
they
that
love
his
name
shall
dwell
therein.
For the Chief Musician.
A Psalm
of David; to bring to remembrance.
Make
haste,
O
God,
to
deliver
me;
make
haste
to
help
me,
O
LORD.
Let
them
be
ashamed
and
confounded
that
seek
after
my
soul:
let
them
be
turned
backward
and
brought
to
dishonour
that
delight
in
my
hurt.
Let
them
be
turned
back
by
reason
of
their
shame
that
say,
Aha,
Aha.
Let
all
those
that
seek
thee
rejoice
and
be
glad
in
thee;
and
let
such
as
love
thy
salvation
say
continually,
Let
God
be
magnified.
But
I
am
poor
and
needy;
make
haste
unto
me,
O
God:
thou
art
my
help
and
my
deliverer;
O
LORD,
make
no
tarrying.
In
thee,
O
LORD,
do
I
put
my
trust:
let
me
never
be
ashamed.
Deliver
me
in
thy
righteousness,
and
rescue
me:
bow
down
thine
ear
unto
me,
and
save
me.
Be
thou
to
me
a
rock
of
habitation, whereunto
I
may
continually
resort:
thou
hast
given
commandment
to
save
me;
for
thou
art
my
rock
and
my
fortress.
Rescue
me,
O
my
God,
out
of
the
hand
of
the
wicked,
out
of
the
hand
of
the
unrighteous
and
cruel
man.
For
thou
art
my
hope,
O
Lord
GOD:
thou
art
my
trust
from
my
youth.
By
thee
have
I
been
holden
up
from
the
womb:
thou
art
he
that
took
me
out
of
my
mother’s
bowels:
my
praise
shall
be
continually
of
thee.
I
am
as
a
wonder
unto
many;
but
thou
art
my
strong
refuge.
My
mouth
shall
be
filled
with
thy
praise,
and
with
thy
honour
all
the
day.
Cast
me
not
off
in
the
time
of
old
age;
forsake
me
not
when
my
strength
faileth.
For
mine
enemies
speak
concerning
me;
and
they
that
watch
for
my
soul
take
counsel
together,
Saying,
God
hath
forsaken
him:
pursue
and
take
him;
for
there
is
none
to
deliver.
O
God,
be
not
far
from
me:
O
my
God,
make
haste
to
help
me.
Let
them
be
ashamed
and
consumed
that
are
adversaries
to
my
soul;
let
them
be
covered
with
reproach
and
dishonour
that
seek
my
hurt.
But
I
will
hope
continually,
and
will
praise
thee
yet
more
and
more.
My
mouth
shall
tell
of
thy
righteousness,
and
of
thy
salvation
all
the
day;
for
I
know
not
the
numbers
thereof.
I
will
come
with
the
mighty
acts
of
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
make
mention
of
thy
righteousness,
even
of
thine
only.
O
God,
thou
hast
taught
me
from
my
youth;
and
hitherto
have
I
declared
thy
wondrous
works.
Yea,
even
when
I
am
old
and
grayheaded,
O
God,
forsake
me
not;
until
I
have
declared
thy
strength
unto
the
next
generation,
thy
might
to
every
one
that
is
to
come.
Thy
righteousness
also,
O
God,
is
very
high;
thou
who
hast
done
great
things,
O
God,
who
is
like
unto
thee?
Thou,
which
hast
shewed
us
many
and
sore
troubles, shalt
quicken
us
again,
and shalt
bring
us
up
again
from
the
depths
of
the
earth.
Increase
thou
my
greatness,
and
turn
again
and
comfort
me.
I
will
also
praise
thee
with
the
psaltery,
even
thy
truth,
O
my
God:
unto
thee
will
I
sing
praises
with
the
harp,
O
thou
Holy
One
of
Israel.
My
lips
shall
greatly
rejoice
when
I
sing
praises
unto
thee;
and
my
soul,
which
thou
hast
redeemed.
My
tongue
also
shall
talk
of
thy
righteousness
all
the
day
long:
for
they
are
ashamed,
for
they
are
confounded,
that
seek
my
hurt.
A Psalm
of Solomon.
Give
the
king
thy
judgments,
O
God,
and
thy
righteousness
unto
the
king’s
son.
He
shall
judge
thy
people
with
righteousness,
and
thy
poor
with
judgment.
The
mountains
shall
bring
peace
to
the
people,
and
the
hills,
in
righteousness.
He
shall
judge
the
poor
of
the
people,
he
shall
save
the
children
of
the
needy,
and
shall
break
in
pieces
the
oppressor.
They
shall
fear
thee
while
the
sun
endureth,
and
so
long
as
the
moon,
throughout
all
generations.
He
shall
come
down
like
rain
upon
the
mown
grass:
as
showers
that
water
the
earth.
In
his
days
shall
the
righteous
flourish;
and
abundance
of
peace,
till
the
moon
be
no
more.
He
shall
have
dominion
also
from
sea
to
sea,
and
from
the
River
unto
the
ends
of
the
earth.
They
that
dwell
in
the
wilderness
shall
bow
before
him;
and
his
enemies
shall
lick
the
dust.
The
kings
of
Tarshish
and
of
the
isles
shall
bring
presents:
the
kings
of
Sheba
and
Seba
shall
offer
gifts.
Yea,
all
kings
shall
fall
down
before
him:
all
nations
shall
serve
him.
For
he
shall
deliver
the
needy
when
he
crieth;
and
the
poor,
that
hath
no
helper.
He
shall
have
pity
on
the
poor
and
needy,
and
the
souls
of
the
needy
he
shall
save.
He
shall
redeem
their
soul
from
oppression
and
violence;
and
precious
shall
their
blood
be
in
his
sight:
And
they
shall
live;
and
to
him
shall
be
given
of
the
gold
of
Sheba:
and
men
shall
pray
for
him
continually;
they
shall
bless
him
all
the
day
long.
There
shall
be
abundance
of
corn
in
the
earth
upon
the
top
of
the
mountains;
the
fruit
thereof
shall
shake
like
Lebanon:
and
they
of
the
city
shall
flourish
like
grass
of
the
earth.
His
name
shall
endure
for
ever;
his
name
shall
be
continued
as
long
as
the
sun:
and
men
shall
be
blessed
in
him;
all
nations
shall
call
him
happy.
Blessed
be
the
LORD
God,
the
God
of
Israel,
who
only
doeth
wondrous
things:
And
blessed
be
his
glorious
name
for
ever;
and
let
the
whole
earth
be
filled
with
his
glory.
Amen,
and
Amen.
The
prayers
of
David
the
son
of
Jesse
are
ended.
BOOK III.
A Psalm of Asaph.
Surely
God
is
good
to
Israel,
even
to
such
as
are
pure
in
heart.
But
as
for
me,
my
feet
were
almost
gone;
my
steps
had
well
nigh
slipped.
For
I
was
envious
at
the
arrogant,
when
I
saw
the
prosperity
of
the
wicked.
For
there
are
no
bands
in
their
death:
but
their
strength
is
firm.
They
are
not
in
trouble
as
other
men;
neither
are
they
plagued
like
other
men.
Therefore
pride
is
as
a
chain
about
their
neck;
violence
covereth
them
as
a
garment.
Their
eyes
stand
out
with
fatness:
they
have
more
than
heart
could
wish.
They
scoff,
and
in
wickedness
utter
oppression:
they
speak
loftily.
They
have
set
their
mouth
in
the
heavens,
and
their
tongue
walketh
through
the
earth.
Therefore
his
people
return
hither:
and
waters
of
a
full
cup
are wrung
out
by
them.
And
they
say,
How
doth
God
know?
and
is
there
knowledge
in
the
Most
High?
Behold,
these
are
the
wicked;
and,
being
alway
at
ease,
they
increase
in
riches.
Surely
in
vain
have
I
cleansed
my
heart,
and
washed
my
hands
in
innocency;
For
all
the
day
long
have
I
been
plagued,
and
chastened
every
morning.
If
I
had
said,
I
will
speak
thus;
behold,
I
had
dealt
treacherously
with
the
generation
of
thy
children.
When
I
thought
how
I
might
know
this,
it
was
too
painful
for
me;
Until
I
went
into
the
sanctuary
of
God,
and
considered
their
latter
end.
Surely
thou
settest
them
in
slippery
places:
thou
castest
them
down
to
destruction.
How
are
they
become
a
desolation
in
a
moment!
they
are
utterly
consumed
with
terrors.
As
a
dream
when
one
awaketh;
so,
O
Lord,
when
thou
awakest,
thou shalt
despise
their
image.
For
my
heart
was
grieved,
and
I
was
pricked
in
my
reins:
So
brutish
was
I,
and
ignorant;
I
was
as
a
beast
before
thee.
Nevertheless
I
am
continually
with
thee:
thou
hast
holden
my
right
hand.
Thou shalt
guide
me
with
thy
counsel,
and
afterward
receive
me
to
glory.
Whom
have
I
in
heaven
but
thee?
and
there
is
none
upon
earth
that
I
desire
beside
thee.
My
flesh
and
my
heart
faileth:
but
God
is
the
strength
of
my
heart
and
my
portion
for
ever.
For,
lo,
they
that
are
far
from
thee
shall
perish:
thou
hast
destroyed
all
them
that
go
a
whoring
from
thee.
But
it
is
good
for
me
to
draw
near
unto
God:
I
have
made
the
Lord
GOD
my
refuge,
that
I
may
tell
of
all
thy
works.
Maschil of Asaph.
O
God,
why
hast
thou
cast
us
off
for
ever?
why
doth
thine
anger
smoke
against
the
sheep
of
thy
pasture?
Remember
thy
congregation,
which
thou
hast
purchased
of
old,
which
thou
hast
redeemed
to
be
the
tribe
of
thine
inheritance;
and
mount
Zion,
wherein
thou
hast
dwelt.
Lift
up
thy
feet
unto
the
perpetual
ruins,
all
the
evil
that
the
enemy
hath
done
in
the
sanctuary.
Thine
adversaries
have
roared
in
the
midst
of
thine
assembly;
they
have
set
up
their
ensigns
for
signs.
They
seemed
as
men
that
lifted
up
axes
upon
a
thicket
of
trees.
And
now
all
the
carved
work
thereof
together
they
break
down
with
hatchet
and
hammers.
They
have
set
thy
sanctuary
on
fire;
they
have
profaned
the
dwelling
place
of
thy
name
even
to
the
ground.
They
said
in
their
heart,
Let
us
make havoc
of
them
altogether:
they
have
burned
up
all
the
synagogues
of
God
in
the
land.
We
see
not
our
signs:
there
is
no
more
any
prophet;
neither
is
there
among
us
any
that
knoweth
how
long.
How
long,
O
God,
shall
the
adversary
reproach?
shall
the
enemy
blaspheme
thy
name
for
ever?
Why drawest
thou
back
thy
hand,
even
thy
right
hand?
pluck
it
out
of
thy
bosom
and
consume
them.
Yet
God
is
my
King
of
old,
working
salvation
in
the
midst
of
the
earth.
Thou
didst
divide
the
sea
by
thy
strength:
thou
brakest
the
heads
of
the
dragons
in
the
waters.
Thou
brakest
the
heads
of
leviathan
in
pieces,
thou
gavest
him
to
be
meat
to
the
people
inhabiting
the
wilderness.
Thou
didst
cleave
fountain
and
flood:
thou driedst
up
mighty
rivers.
The
day
is
thine,
the
night
also
is
thine:
thou
hast
prepared
the
light
and
the
sun.
Thou
hast
set
all
the
borders
of
the
earth:
thou
hast
made
summer
and
winter.
Remember
this,
that
the
enemy
hath
reproached,
O
LORD,
and
that
foolish
people
have
blasphemed
thy
name.
O
deliver
not
the
soul
of
thy turtle-dove
unto
the
wild
beast:
forget
not
the
life
of
thy
poor
for
ever.
Have
respect
unto
the
covenant:
for
the
dark
places
of
the
earth
are
full
of
the
habitations
of
violence.
O
let
not
the
oppressed
return
ashamed:
let
the
poor
and
needy
praise
thy
name.
Arise,
O
God,
plead
thine
own
cause:
remember
how
the
foolish
man
reproacheth
thee
all
the
day.
Forget
not
the
voice
of
thine
adversaries:
the
tumult
of
those
that
rise
up
against
thee ascendeth
continually.
For the Chief Musician;
set to
Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song.
We
give
thanks
unto
thee,
O
God;
we
give
thanks,
for
thy
name
is
near:
men
tell
of
thy
wondrous
works.
When
I
shall
find
the
set
time,
I
will
judge
uprightly.
The
earth
and
all
the
inhabitants
thereof
are
dissolved:
I
have
set
up
the
pillars
of
it.
Selah
I
said
unto
the
arrogant,
Deal
not
arrogantly:
and
to
the
wicked,
Lift
not
up
the
horn:
Lift
not
up
your
horn
on
high;
speak
not
with
a
stiff
neck.
For
neither
from
the
east,
nor
from
the
west,
nor
yet
from
the
south,
cometh
lifting
up.
But
God
is
the
judge:
he
putteth
down
one,
and
lifteth
up
another.
For
in
the
hand
of
the
LORD
there
is
a
cup,
and
the
wine foameth;
it
is
full
of
mixture,
and
he
poureth
out
of
the
same:
surely
the
dregs
thereof,
all
the
wicked
of
the
earth
shall
wring
them
out,
and
drink
them.
But
I
will
declare
for
ever,
I
will
sing
praises
to
the
God
of
Jacob.
All
the
horns
of
the
wicked
also
will
I
cut
off;
but
the
horns
of
the
righteous
shall
be
lifted
up.
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song.
In
Judah
is
God
known:
his
name
is
great
in
Israel.
In
Salem
also
is
his
tabernacle,
and
his
dwelling
place
in
Zion.
There
he
brake
the
arrows
of
the
bow;
the
shield,
and
the
sword,
and
the
battle.
Selah
Glorious
art
thou
and
excellent,
from
the
mountains
of
prey.
The
stouthearted
are
spoiled,
they
have
slept
their
sleep;
and
none
of
the
men
of
might
have
found
their
hands.
At
thy
rebuke,
O
God
of
Jacob,
both
chariot
and
horse
are
cast
into
a
dead
sleep.
Thou,
even
thou,
art
to
be
feared:
and
who
may
stand
in
thy
sight
when
once
thou
art
angry?
Thou
didst
cause
sentence
to
be
heard
from
heaven;
the
earth
feared,
and
was
still,
When
God
arose
to
judgment,
to
save
all
the
meek
of
the
earth.
Selah
Surely
the
wrath
of
man
shall
praise
thee:
the
residue
of
wrath shalt
thou
gird
upon
thee.
Vow,
and
pay
unto
the
LORD
your
God:
let
all
that
be
round
about
him
bring
presents
unto
him
that
ought
to
be
feared.
He
shall
cut
off
the
spirit
of
princes:
he
is
terrible
to
the
kings
of
the
earth.
For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph.
I
will
cry
unto
God
with
my
voice;
even
unto
God
with
my
voice,
and
he
wilt
give
ear
unto
me.
In
the
day
of
my
trouble
I
sought
the
Lord:
my
hand
was
stretched
out
in
the
night,
and
slacked
not;
my
soul
refused
to
be
comforted.
I
remember
God,
and
am
disquieted:
I
complain,
and
my
spirit
is
overwhelmed.
Selah
Thou
holdest
mine
eyes
watching:
I
am
so
troubled
that
I
cannot
speak.
I
have
considered
the
days
of
old,
the
years
of
ancient
times.
I
call
to
remembrance
my
song
in
the
night:
I
commune
with
mine
own
heart;
and
my
spirit
made
diligent
search.
Will
the
Lord
cast
off
for
ever?
and
will
he
be
favourable
no
more?
Is
his
mercy
clean
gone
for
ever?
doth
his
promise
fail
for
evermore?
Hath
God
forgotten
to
be
gracious?
hath
he
in
anger
shut
up
his
tender
mercies?
Selah
And
I
said,
This
is
my
infirmity;
but
I
will
remember
the
years
of
the
right
hand
of
the
Most
High.
I
will
make
mention
of
the
deeds
of
the
LORD;
for
I
will
remember
thy
wonders
of
old.
I
will
meditate
also
upon
all
thy
work,
and
muse
on
thy
doings.
Thy
way,
O
God,
is
in
the
sanctuary:
who
is
a
great
god
like
unto
God?
Thou
art
the
God
that
doest
wonders:
thou
hast
made
known
thy
strength
among
the
peoples.
Thou
hast
with
thine
arm
redeemed
thy
people,
the
sons
of
Jacob
and
Joseph.
Selah
The
waters
saw
thee,
O
God;
the
waters
saw
thee,
they
were
afraid:
the
depths
also
trembled.
The
clouds
poured
out
water;
the
skies
sent
out
a
sound:
thine
arrows
also
went
abroad.
The
voice
of
thy
thunder
was
in
the
whirlwind;
the
lightnings
lightened
the
world:
the
earth
trembled
and
shook.
Thy
way
was
in
the
sea,
and
thy
paths
in
the
great
waters,
and
thy
footsteps
were
not
known.
Thou
leddest
thy
people
like
a
flock,
by
the
hand
of
Moses
and
Aaron.
Maschil of Asaph.
Give
ear,
O
my
people,
to
my
law;
incline
your
ears
to
the
words
of
my
mouth.
I
will
open
my
mouth
in
a
parable;
I
will
utter
dark
sayings
of
old:
Which
we
have
heard
and
known,
and
our
fathers
have
told
us.
We
will
not
hide
them
from
their
children,
telling
to
the
generation
to
come
the
praises
of
the
LORD,
and
his
strength,
and
his
wondrous
works
that
he
hath
done.
For
he
established
a
testimony
in
Jacob,
and
appointed
a
law
in
Israel,
which
he
commanded
our
fathers,
that
they
should
make
them
known
to
their
children:
That
the
generation
to
come
might
know
them,
even
the
children
which
should
be
born;
who
should
arise
and
tell
them
to
their
children:
That
they
might
set
their
hope
in
God,
and
not
forget
the
works
of
God,
but
keep
his
commandments:
And
might
not
be
as
their
fathers,
a
stubborn
and
rebellious
generation;
a
generation
that
set
not
their
heart
aright,
and
whose
spirit
was
not
stedfast
with
God.
The
children
of
Ephraim,
being
armed
and
carrying
bows,
turned
back
in
the
day
of
battle.
They
kept
not
the
covenant
of
God,
and
refused
to
walk
in
his
law;
And
they
forgat
his
doings,
and
his
wondrous
works
that
he
had
shewed
them.
Marvelous
things
did
he
in
the
sight
of
their
fathers,
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
in
the
field
of
Zoan.
He
clave
the
sea,
and
caused
them
to
pass
through;
and
he
made
the
waters
to
stand
as
an
heap.
In
the day-time
also
he
led
them
with
a
cloud,
and
all
the
night
with
a
light
of
fire.
He
clave
rocks
in
the
wilderness,
and
gave
them
drink
abundantly
as
out
of
the
depths.
He
brought
streams
also
out
of
the
rock,
and
caused
waters
to
run
down
like
rivers.
Yet
went
they
on
still
to
sin
against
him,
to
rebel
against
the
Most
High
in
the
desert.
And
they
tempted
God
in
their
heart
by
asking
meat
for
their
lust.
Yea,
they
spake
against
God;
they
said,
Can
God
prepare
a
table
in
the
wilderness?
Behold,
he
smote
the
rock,
that
waters
gushed
out,
and
streams
overflowed;
can
he
give
bread
also?
will
he
provide
flesh
for
his
people?
Therefore
the
LORD
heard,
and
was
wroth:
and
a
fire
was
kindled
against
Jacob,
and
anger
also
went
up
against
Israel;
Because
they
believed
not
in
God,
and
trusted
not
in
his
salvation.
Yet
he
commanded
the
skies
above,
and
opened
the
doors
of
heaven;
And
he
rained
down
manna
upon
them
to
eat,
and
gave
them
of
the
corn
of
heaven.
Man
did
eat
the
bread
of
the
mighty:
he
sent
them
meat
to
the
full.
He
caused
the
east
wind
to
blow
in
the
heaven:
and
by
his
power
he
guided
the
south
wind.
He
rained
flesh
also
upon
them
as
the
dust,
and
winged
fowl
as
the
sand
of
the
seas:
And
he
let
it
fall
in
the
midst
of
their
camp,
round
about
their
habitations.
So
they
did
eat,
and
were
well
filled;
and
he
gave
them
that
they
lusted
after.
They
were
not
estranged
from
their
lust,
their
meat
was
yet
in
their
mouths,
When
the
anger
of
God
went
up
against
them,
and
slew
of
the
fattest
of
them,
and
smote
down
the
young
men
of
Israel.
For
all
this
they
sinned
still,
and
believed
not
in
his
wondrous
works.
Therefore
their
days
did
he
consume
in
vanity,
and
their
years
in
terror.
When
he
slew
them,
then
they
inquired
after
him:
and
they
returned
and
sought
God
early.
And
they
remembered
that
God
was
their
rock,
and
the
Most
High
God
their
redeemer.
But
they flattered
him
with
their
mouth,
and
lied
unto
him
with
their
tongue.
For
their
heart
was
not
right
with
him,
neither
were
they
faithful
in
his
covenant.
But
he,
being
full
of
compassion,
forgave
their
iniquity,
and
destroyed
them
not:
yea,
many
a
time
turned
he
his
anger
away,
and
did
not
stir
up
all
his
wrath.
And
he
remembered
that
they
were
but
flesh;
a
wind
that
passeth
away,
and
cometh
not
again.
How
oft
did
they
rebel
against
him
in
the
wilderness,
and
grieve
him
in
the
desert!
And
they
turned
again
and
tempted
God,
and
provoked
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
They
remembered
not
his
hand,
nor
the
day
when
he
redeemed
them
from
the
adversary.
How
he
set
his
signs
in
Egypt,
and
his
wonders
in
the
field
of
Zoan;
And
turned
their
rivers
into
blood,
and
their
streams,
that
they
could
not
drink.
He
sent
among
them
swarms
of
flies,
which
devoured
them;
and
frogs,
which
destroyed
them.
He
gave
also
their
increase
unto
the
caterpiller,
and
their
labour
unto
the
locust.
He
destroyed
their
vines
with
hail,
and
their sycomore
trees
with
frost.
He
gave
over
their
cattle
also
to
the
hail,
and
their
flocks
to
hot
thunderbolts.
He
cast
upon
them
the
fierceness
of
his
anger,
wrath,
and
indignation,
and
trouble,
a
band
of
angels
of
evil.
He
made
a
path
for
his
anger;
he
spared
not
their
soul
from
death,
but
gave
their
life
over
to
the
pestilence;
And
smote
all
the
firstborn
in
Egypt,
the
chief
of
their
strength
in
the
tents
of
Ham:
But
he
led
forth
his
own
people
like
sheep,
and
guided
them
in
the
wilderness
like
a
flock.
And
he
led
them
safely,
so
that
they
feared
not:
but
the
sea
overwhelmed
their
enemies.
And
he
brought
them
to
the
border
of
his
sanctuary,
to
this
mountain,
which
his
right
hand
had
purchased.
He
drove
out
the
nations
also
before
them,
and
allotted
them
for
an
inheritance
by
line,
and
made
the
tribes
of
Israel
to
dwell
in
their
tents.
Yet
they
tempted
and
rebelled
against
the
Most
High
God,
and
kept
not
his
testimonies;
But
turned
back,
and
dealt
treacherously
like
their
fathers:
they
were
turned
aside
like
a
deceitful
bow.
For
they
provoked
him
to
anger
with
their
high
places,
and
moved
him
to
jealousy
with
their
graven
images.
When
God
heard
this,
he
was
wroth,
and
greatly
abhorred
Israel:
So
that
he
forsook
the
tabernacle
of
Shiloh,
the
tent
which
he
placed
among
men;
And
delivered
his
strength
into
captivity,
and
his
glory
into
the adversary’s
hand.
He
gave
his
people
over
also
unto
the
sword;
and
was
wroth
with
his
inheritance.
Fire
devoured
their
young
men;
and
their
maidens
had
no marriage-song.
Their
priests
fell
by
the
sword;
and
their
widows
made
no
lamentation.
Then
the
Lord
awaked
as
one
out
of
sleep,
like
a
mighty
man
that
shouteth
by
reason
of
wine.
And
he
smote
his
adversaries
backward:
he
put
them
to
a
perpetual
reproach.
Moreover
he
refused
the
tent
of
Joseph,
and
chose
not
the
tribe
of
Ephraim;
But
chose
the
tribe
of
Judah,
the
mount
Zion
which
he
loved.
And
he
built
his
sanctuary
like
the
heights,
like
the
earth
which
he
hath
established
for
ever.
He
chose
David
also
his
servant,
and
took
him
from
the
sheepfolds:
From
following
the
ewes
that
give
suck
he
brought
him,
to
feed
Jacob
his
people,
and
Israel
his
inheritance.
So
he
fed
them
according
to
the
integrity
of
his
heart;
and
guided
them
by
the
skilfulness
of
his
hands.
A Psalm of Asaph.
O
God,
the
heathen
are
come
into
thine
inheritance;
thy
holy
temple
have
they
defiled;
they
have
laid
Jerusalem
on
heaps.
The
dead
bodies
of
thy
servants
have
they
given
to
be
meat
unto
the
fowls
of
the
heaven,
the
flesh
of
thy
saints
unto
the
beasts
of
the
earth.
Their
blood
have
they
shed
like
water
round
about
Jerusalem;
and
there
was
none
to
bury
them.
We
are
become
a
reproach
to
our
neighbours,
a
scorn
and
derision
to
them
that
are
round
about
us.
How
long,
O
LORD,
wilt
thou
be
angry
for
ever?
shall
thy
jealousy
burn
like
fire?
Pour
out
thy
wrath
upon
the
heathen
that
know
thee
not,
and
upon
the
kingdoms
that
call
not
upon
thy
name.
For
they
have
devoured
Jacob,
and
laid
waste
his
habitation.
Remember
not
against
us
the
iniquities
of
our
forefathers:
let
thy
tender
mercies
speedily
prevent
us:
for
we
are
brought
very
low.
Help
us,
O
God
of
our
salvation,
for
the
glory
of
thy
name:
and
deliver
us,
and
purge
away
our
sins,
for
thy
name’s
sake.
Wherefore
should
the
heathen
say,
Where
is
their
God?
let
the
revenging
of
the
blood
of
thy
servants
which
is
shed
be
known
among
the
heathen
in
our
sight.
Let
the
sighing
of
the
prisoner
come
before
thee;
according
to
the
greatness
of
thy
power
preserve
thou
those
that
are
appointed
to
death;
And
render
unto
our
neighbours
sevenfold
into
their
bosom
their
reproach,
wherewith
they
have
reproached
thee,
O
Lord.
So
we
thy
people
and
sheep
of
thy
pasture
will
give
thee
thanks
for
ever:
we
will
shew
forth
thy
praise
to
all
generations.
For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim Eduth. A Psalm of Asaph.
Give
ear,
O
Shepherd
of
Israel,
thou
that
leadest
Joseph
like
a
flock;
thou
that
sittest
upon
the
cherubim,
shine
forth.
Before
Ephraim
and
Benjamin
and
Manasseh,
stir
up
thy
might,
and
come
to
save
us.
Turn
us
again,
O
God;
and
cause
thy
face
to
shine,
and
we
shall
be
saved.
O
LORD
God
of
hosts,
how
long
wilt
thou
be
angry
against
the
prayer
of
thy
people?
Thou
hast
fed
them
with
the
bread
of
tears,
and
given
them
tears
to
drink
in
large
measure.
Thou
makest
us
a
strife
unto
our
neighbours:
and
our
enemies
laugh
among
themselves.
Turn
us
again,
O
God
of
hosts;
and
cause
thy
face
to
shine,
and
we
shall
be
saved.
Thou
broughtest
a
vine
out
of
Egypt:
thou
didst
drive
out
the
nations,
and
plantedst
it.
Thou
preparedst
room
before
it,
and
it
took
deep
root,
and
filled
the
land.
The
mountains
were
covered
with
the
shadow
of
it,
and
the
boughs
thereof
were
like
cedars
of
God.
She
sent
out
her
branches
unto
the
sea,
and
her
shoots
unto
the
River.
Why
hast
thou
broken
down
her fences,
so
that
all
they
which
pass
by
the
way
do
pluck
her?
The
boar
out
of
the
wood
doth
ravage
it,
and
the
wild
beasts
of
the
field
feed
on
it.
Turn
again,
we
beseech
thee,
O
God
of
hosts:
look
down
from
heaven,
and
behold,
and
visit
this
vine,
And
the
stock
which
thy
right
hand
hath
planted,
and
the
branch
that
thou
madest
strong
for
thyself.
It
is
burned
with
fire,
it
is
cut
down:
they
perish
at
the
rebuke
of
thy
countenance.
Let
thy
hand
be
upon
the
man
of
thy
right
hand,
upon
the
son
of
man
whom
thou
madest
strong
for
thyself.
So
shall
we
not
go
back
from
thee:
quicken
thou
us,
and
we
will
call
upon
thy
name,
Turn
us
again,
O
LORD
God
of
hosts;
cause
thy
face
to
shine,
and
we
shall
be
saved.
For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph.
Sing
aloud
unto
God
our
strength:
make
a
joyful
noise
unto
the
God
of
Jacob.
Take
up
the
psalm,
and
bring
hither
the
timbrel,
the
pleasant
harp
with
the
psaltery.
Blow
up
the
trumpet
in
the
new
moon,
at
the
full
moon,
on
our
solemn
feast
day.
For
it
is
a
statute
for
Israel,
an
ordinance
of
the
God
of
Jacob.
He
appointed
it
in
Joseph
for
testimony,
when
he
went
out
over
the
land
of
Egypt:
where
I
heard
a
language
that
I
knew
not.
I
removed
his
shoulder
from
the
burden:
his
hands
were
freed
from
the
basket.
Thou
calledst
in
trouble,
and
I
answered
thee
in
the
secret
place
of
thunder;
I
proved
thee
at
the
waters
of
Meribah.
Selah
Hear,
O
my
people,
and
I
will
testify
unto
thee:
O
Israel,
if
thou
wouldest
hearken
unto
me!
There
shall
no
strange
god
be
in
thee;
neither shalt
thou
worship
any
strange
god.
I
am
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
brought
thee
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt:
open
thy
mouth
wide,
and
I
will
fill
it.
But
my
people
hearkened
not
to
my
voice;
and
Israel
would
none
of
me.
So
I
let
them
go
after
the
stubbornness
of
their
heart,
that
they
might
walk
in
their
own
counsels.
Oh
that
my
people
would
hearken
unto
me,
that
Israel
would
walk
in
my
ways!
I
should
soon
subdue
their
enemies,
and
turn
my
hand
against
their
adversaries.
The
haters
of
the
LORD
should
submit
themselves
unto
him:
but
their
time
should
endure
for
ever.
He
should
feed
them
also
with
the
finest
of
the
wheat:
and
with
honey
out
of
the
rock
should
I
satisfy
thee.
A Psalm of Asaph.
God
standeth
in
the
congregation
of
God;
he
judgeth
among
the
gods.
How
long
will
ye
judge
unjustly,
and
respect
the
persons
of
the
wicked?
Selah
Judge
the
poor
and
fatherless:
do
justice
to
the
afflicted
and
destitute.
Rescue
the
poor
and
needy:
deliver
them
out
of
the
hand
of
the
wicked.
They
know
not,
neither
do
they
understand;
they
walk
to
and
fro
in
darkness:
all
the
foundations
of
the
earth
are
moved.
I
said,
Ye
are
gods,
and
all
of
you
sons
of
the
Most
High.
Nevertheless
ye
shall
die
like
men,
and
fall
like
one
of
the
princes.
Arise,
O
God,
judge
the
earth:
for
thou shalt
inherit
all
the
nations.
A Song, a Psalm of Asaph.
O
God,
keep
not
thou
silence:
hold
not
thy
peace,
and
be
not
still,
O
God.
For,
lo,
thine
enemies
make
a
tumult:
and
they
that
hate
thee
have
lifted
up
the
head.
They
take
crafty
counsel
against
thy
people,
and
consult
together
against
thy
hidden
ones.
They
have
said,
Come,
and
let
us
cut
them
off
from
being
a
nation;
that
the
name
of
Israel
may
be
no
more
in
remembrance.
For
they
have
consulted
together
with
one
consent;
against
thee
do
they
make
a
covenant:
The
tents
of
Edom
and
the
Ishmaelites;
Moab,
and
the
Hagarenes;
Gebal,
and
Ammon,
and
Amalek;
Philistia
with
the
inhabitants
of
Tyre:
Assyria
also
is
joined
with
them;
they
have
holpen
the
children
of
Lot.
Selah
Do
thou
unto
them
as
unto
Midian;
as
to
Sisera,
as
to
Jabin,
at
the
river
Kishon:
Which
perished
at
En-dor;
they
became
as
dung
for
the
earth.
Make
their
nobles
like
Oreb
and
Zeeb;
yea,
all
their
princes
like
Zebah
and
Zalmunna:
Who
said,
Let
us
take
to
ourselves
in
possession
the
habitations
of
God.
O
my
God,
make
them
like
the
whirling
dust;
as
stubble
before
the
wind.
As
the
fire
that
burneth
the
forest,
and
as
the
flame
that
setteth
the
mountains
on
fire;
So
pursue
them
with
thy
tempest,
and
terrify
them
with
thy
storm.
Fill
their
faces
with
confusion;
that
they
may
seek
thy
name,
O
LORD.
Let
them
be
ashamed
and
dismayed
for
ever;
yea,
let
them
be
confounded
and
perish:
That
they
may
know
that
thou
alone,
whose
name
is
JEHOVAH,
art
the
Most
High
over
all
the
earth.
For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
How
amiable
are
thy
tabernacles,
O
LORD
of
hosts!
My
soul
longeth,
yea,
even
fainteth
for
the
courts
of
the
LORD;
my
heart
and
my
flesh
cry
out
unto
the
living
God.
Yea,
the
sparrow
hath
found
her
an
house,
and
the
swallow
a
nest
for
herself,
where
she
may
lay
her
young,
even
thine
altars,
O
LORD
of
hosts,
my
King,
and
my
God.
Blessed
are
they
that
dwell
in
thy
house:
they
will
be
still
praising
thee.
Selah
Blessed
is
the
man
whose
strength
is
in
thee;
in
whose
heart
are
the
highways
to
Zion.
Passing
through
the
valley
of
Weeping
they
make
it
a
place
of
springs;
yea,
the
early
rain
covereth
it
with
blessings.
They
go
from
strength
to
strength,
every
one
of
them
appeareth
before
God
in
Zion.
O
LORD
God
of
hosts,
hear
my
prayer:
give
ear,
O
God
of
Jacob.
Selah
Behold,
O
God
our
shield,
and
look
upon
the
face
of
thine
anointed.
For
a
day
in
thy
courts
is
better
than
a
thousand.
I
had
rather
be
a
doorkeeper
in
the
house
of
my
God,
than
to
dwell
in
the
tents
of
wickedness.
For
the
LORD
God
is
a
sun
and
a
shield:
the
LORD
will
give
grace
and
glory:
no
good
thing
will
he
withhold
from
them
that
walk
uprightly.
O
LORD
of
hosts,
blessed
is
the
man
that
trusteth
in
thee.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
LORD,
Thou
hast
been
favourable
unto
thy
land:
thou
hast
brought
back
the
captivity
of
Jacob.
Thou
hast
forgiven
the
iniquity
of
thy
people,
thou
hast
covered
all
their
sin.
Selah
Thou
hast
taken
away
all
thy
wrath:
thou
hast
turned
thyself
from
the
fierceness
of
thine
anger.
Turn
us,
O
God
of
our
salvation,
and
cause
thine
indignation
toward
us
to
cease.
Wilt
thou
be
angry
with
us
for
ever?
wilt
thou
draw
out
thine
anger
to
all
generations?
Wilt
thou
not
quicken
us
again:
that
thy
people
may
rejoice
in
thee?
Shew
us
thy
mercy,
O
LORD,
and
grant
us
thy
salvation.
I
will
hear
what
God
the
LORD
will
speak:
for
he
will
speak
peace
unto
his
people,
and
to
his
saints:
but
let
them
not
turn
again
to
folly.
Surely
his
salvation
is
nigh
them
that
fear
him;
that
glory
may
dwell
in
our
land.
Mercy
and
truth
are
met
together;
righteousness
and
peace
have
kissed
each
other.
Truth
springeth
out
of
the
earth;
and
righteousness
hath
looked
down
from
heaven.
Yea,
the
LORD
shall
give
that
which
is
good;
and
our
land
shall
yield
her
increase.
Righteousness
shall
go
before
him;
and
shall
make
his
footsteps
a
way
to
walk
in.
A Prayer Of David.
Bow
down
thine
ear,
O
LORD,
and
answer
me;
for
I
am
poor
and
needy.
Preserve
my
soul;
for
I
am
godly:
O
thou
my
God,
save
thy
servant
that
trusteth
in
thee.
Be
merciful
unto
me,
O
Lord;
for
unto
thee
do
I
cry
all
the
day
long.
Rejoice
the
soul
of
thy
servant;
for
unto
thee,
O
Lord,
do
I
lift
up
my
soul.
For
thou,
Lord,
art
good,
and
ready
to
forgive,
and
plenteous
in
mercy
unto
all
them
that
call
upon
thee.
Give
ear,
O
LORD,
unto
my
prayer;
and
hearken
unto
the
voice
of
my
supplications.
In
the
day
of
my
trouble
I
will
call
upon
thee;
for
thou
wilt
answer
me.
There
is
none
like
unto
thee
among
the
gods,
O
Lord;
neither
are
there
any
works
like
unto
thy
works.
All
nations
whom
thou
hast
made
shall
come
and
worship
before
thee,
O
Lord;
and
they
shall
glorify
thy
name.
For
thou
art
great,
and
doest
wondrous
things:
thou
art
God
alone.
Teach
me
thy
way,
O
LORD;
I
will
walk
in
thy
truth:
unite
my
heart
to
fear
thy
name.
I
will
praise
thee,
O
Lord
my
God,
with
my
whole
heart;
and
I
will
glorify
thy
name
for
evermore.
For
great
is
thy
mercy
toward
me;
and
thou
hast
delivered
my
soul
from
the
lowest
pit.
O
God,
the
proud
are
risen
up
against
me,
and
the
congregation
of
violent
men
have
sought
after
my
soul,
and
have
not
set
thee
before
them.
But
thou,
O
Lord,
art
a
God
full
of
compassion
and
gracious,
slow
to
anger,
and
plenteous
in
mercy
and
truth.
O
turn
unto
me,
and
have
mercy
upon
me;
give
thy
strength
unto
thy
servant,
and
save
the
son
of
thine
handmaid.
Shew
me
a
token
for
good;
that
they
which
hate
me
may
see
it,
and
be
ashamed,
because
thou,
LORD,
hast
holpen
me,
and
comforted
me,
A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song.
His
foundation
is
in
the
holy
mountains.
The
LORD
loveth
the
gates
of
Zion
more
than
all
the
dwellings
of
Jacob.
Glorious
things
are
spoken
of
thee,
O
city
of
God.
Selah
I
will
make
mention
of
Rahab
and
Babylon
as
among
them
that
know
me:
behold
Philistia,
and
Tyre,
with
Ethiopia;
this
one
was
born
there.
Yea,
of
Zion
it
shall
be
said,
This
one
and
that
one
was
born
in
her;
and
the
Most
High
himself
shall
establish
her.
The
LORD
shall
count,
when
he writeth
up
the
peoples,
this
one
was
born
there.
Selah
They
that
sing
as
well
as
they
that
dance
shall
say,
All
my
fountains
are
in
thee.
A Song, a Psalm of the sons of Korah; for the Chief Musician; set to Mahalath Leannoth. Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.
O
LORD,
the
God
of
my
salvation,
I
have
cried
day
and
night
before
thee:
Let
my
prayer
enter
into
thy
presence;
incline
thine
ear
unto
my
cry:
For
my
soul
is
full
of
troubles,
and
my
life
draweth
nigh
unto
Sheol.
I
am
counted
with
them
that
go
down
into
the
pit;
I
am
as
a
man
that
hath
no
help:
Cast
off
among
the
dead,
like
the
slain
that
lie
in
the
grave,
whom
thou
rememberest
no
more;
and
they
are
cut
off
from
thy
hand.
Thou
hast
laid
me
in
the
lowest
pit,
in
dark
places,
in
the
deeps.
Thy
wrath
lieth
hard
upon
me,
and
thou
hast
afflicted
me
with
all
thy
waves.
Selah
Thou
hast
put
mine
acquaintance
far
from
me;
thou
hast
made
me
an
abomination
unto
them:
I
am
shut
up,
and
I
cannot
come
forth.
Mine
eye
wasteth
away
by
reason
of
affliction:
I
have
called
daily
upon
thee,
O
LORD,
I
have
spread
forth
my
hands
unto
thee.
Wilt
thou
shew
wonders
to
the
dead?
shall
they
that
are
deceased
arise
and
praise
thee?
Selah
Shall
thy
lovingkindness
be
declared
in
the
grave?
or
thy
faithfulness
in
Destruction?
Shall
thy
wonders
be
known
in
the
dark?
and
thy
righteousness
in
the
land
of
forgetfulness?
But
unto
thee,
O
LORD,
have
I
cried,
and
in
the
morning
shall
my
prayer
come
before
thee.
LORD,
why
castest
thou
off
my
soul?
why
hidest
thou
thy
face
from
me?
I
am
afflicted
and
ready
to
die
from
my
youth
up:
while
I
suffer
thy
terrors
I
am
distracted.
Thy
fierce
wrath
is
gone
over
me;
thy
terrors
have
cut
me
off.
They
came
round
about
me
like
water
all
the
day
long;
they
compassed
me
about
together.
Lover
and
friend
hast
thou
put
far
from
me,
and
mine
acquaintance
into
darkness.
Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.
I
will
sing
of
the
mercies
of
the
LORD
for
ever:
with
my
mouth
will
I
make
known
thy
faithfulness
to
all
generations.
For
I
have
said,
Mercy
shall
be
built
up
for
ever;
thy
faithfulness shalt
thou
establish
in
the
very
heavens.
I
have
made
a
covenant
with
my
chosen,
I
have
sworn
unto
David
my
servant;
Thy
seed
will
I
establish
for
ever,
and
build
up
thy
throne
to
all
generations.
Selah
And
the
heavens
shall
praise
thy
wonders,
O
LORD;
thy
faithfulness
also
in
the
assembly
of
the
holy
ones.
For
who
in
the
skies
can
be
compared
unto
the
LORD?
who
among
the
sons
of
the
mighty
is
like
unto
the
LORD,
A
God
very
terrible
in
the
council
of
the
holy
ones,
and
to
be
feared
above
all
them
that
are
round
about
him?
O
LORD
God
of
hosts,
who
is
a
mighty
one,
like
unto
thee,
O
JAH?
and
thy
faithfulness
is
round
about
thee.
Thou
rulest
the
pride
of
the
sea:
when
the
waves
thereof
arise,
thou
stillest
them.
Thou
hast
broken
Rahab
in
pieces,
as
one
that
is
slain;
thou
hast
scattered
thine
enemies
with
the
arm
of
thy
strength.
The
heavens
are
thine,
the
earth
also
is
thine:
the
world
and
the
fulness
thereof,
thou
hast
founded
them.
The
north
and
the
south,
thou
hast
created
them:
Tabor
and
Hermon
rejoice
in
thy
name.
Thou
hast
a
mighty
arm:
strong
is
thy
hand,
and
high
is
thy
right
hand.
Righteousness
and
judgment
are
the
foundation
of
thy
throne:
mercy
and
truth
go
before
thy
face.
Blessed
is
the
people
that
know
the
joyful
sound:
they
walk,
O
LORD,
in
the
light
of
thy
countenance.
In
thy
name
do
they
rejoice
all
the
day:
and
in
thy
righteousness
are
they
exalted.
For
thou
art
the
glory
of
their
strength:
and
in
thy
favour
our
horn
shall
be
exalted.
For
our
shield belongeth
unto
the
LORD;
and
our
king
to
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
Then
thou
spakest
in
vision
to
thy
saints,
and
saidst,
I
have
laid
help
upon
one
that
is
mighty;
I
have
exalted
one
chosen
out
of
the
people.
I
have
found
David
my
servant;
with
my
holy
oil
have
I
anointed
him:
With
whom
my
hand
shall
be
established;
mine
arm
also
shall
strengthen
him.
The
enemy
shall
not
exact
upon
him;
nor
the
son
of
wickedness
afflict
him.
And
I
will
beat
down
his
adversaries
before
him,
and
smite
them
that
hate
him.
But
my
faithfulness
and
my
mercy
shall
be
with
him;
and
in
my
name
shall
his
horn
be
exalted.
I
will
set
his
hand
also
on
the
sea,
and
his
right
hand
on
the
rivers.
He
shall
cry
unto
me,
Thou
art
my
father,
my
God,
and
the
rock
of
my
salvation.
I
also
will
make
him
my
firstborn,
the
highest
of
the
kings
of
the
earth.
My
mercy
will
I
keep
for
him
for
evermore,
and
my
covenant
shall
stand
fast
with
him.
His
seed
also
will
I
make
to
endure
for
ever,
and
his
throne
as
the
days
of
heaven.
If
his
children
forsake
my
law,
and
walk
not
in
my
judgments;
If
they
break
my
statutes,
and
keep
not
my
commandments;
Then
will
I
visit
their
transgression
with
the
rod,
and
their
iniquity
with
stripes.
But
my
mercy
will
I
not
utterly
take
from
him,
nor
suffer
my
faithfulness
to
fail.
My
covenant
will
I
not
break,
nor
alter
the
thing
that
is
gone
out
of
my
lips.
Once
have
I
sworn
by
my
holiness;
I
will
not
lie
unto
David;
His
seed
shall
endure
for
ever,
and
his
throne
as
the
sun
before
me.
It
shall
be
established
for
ever
as
the
moon,
and
as
the
faithful
witness
in
the
sky.
Selah
But
thou
hast
cast
off
and
rejected,
thou
hast
been
wroth
with
thine
anointed.
Thou
hast
abhorred
the
covenant
of
thy
servant:
thou
hast
profaned
his
crown
even
to
the
ground.
Thou
hast
broken
down
all
his
hedges;
thou
hast
brought
his
strong
holds
to
rain.
All
that
pass
by
the
way
spoil
him:
he
is
become
a
reproach
to
his
neighbours.
Thou
hast
exalted
the
right
hand
of
his
adversaries;
thou
hast
made
all
his
enemies
to
rejoice.
Yea,
thou
turnest
back
the
edge
his
sword,
and
hast
not
made
him
to
stand
in
the
battle.
Thou
hast
made
his
brightness
to
cease,
and
cast
his
throne
down
to
the
ground.
The
days
of
his
youth
hast
thou
shortened:
thou
hast
covered
him
with
shame.
Selah
How
long,
O
LORD,
wilt
thou
hid
thyself
for
ever?
how
long
shall
thy
wrath
burn
like
fire?
O
remember
how
short
my
time
is:
for
what
vanity
hast
thou
created
all
the
children
of
men!
What
man
is
he
that
shall
live
and
not
see
death,
that
shall
deliver
his
soul
from
the
power
of
Sheol?
Selah
Lord,
where
are
thy
former
mercies,
which
thou
swarest
unto
David
in
thy
faithfulness?
Remember,
Lord,
the
reproach
of
thy
servants;
how
I
do
bear
in
my
bosom
the
reproach
of
all
the
mighty
peoples:
Wherewith
thine
enemies
have
reproached,
O
LORD,
wherewith
they
have
reproached
the
footsteps
of
thine
anointed.
Blessed
be
the
LORD
for
evermore.
Amen,
and
Amen.
BOOK IV.
A Prayer of Moses the man of God.
Lord,
thou
hast
been
our
dwelling
place
in
all
generations.
Before
the
mountains
were
brought
forth,
or
ever
thou hadst
formed
the
earth
and
the
world,
even
from
everlasting
to
everlasting,
thou
art
God.
Thou
turnest
man
to
destruction;
and
sayest,
Return,
ye
children
of
men.
For
a
thousand
years
in
thy
sight
are
but
as
yesterday
when
it
is
past,
and
as
a
watch
in
the
night.
Thou carriest
them
away
as
with
a
flood;
they
are
as
a
sleep:
in
the
morning
they
are
like
grass
which
groweth
up.
In
the
morning
it
flourisheth,
and
groweth
up;
in
the
evening
it
is
cut
down,
and
withereth.
For
we
are
consumed
in
thine
anger,
and
in
thy
wrath
are
we
troubled.
Thou
hast
set
our
iniquities
before
thee,
our
secret
sins
in
the
light
of
thy
countenance.
For
all
our
days
are
passed
away
in
thy
wrath:
we
bring
our
years
to
an
end
as
a
tale
that
is
told.
The
days
of
our
years
are
threescore
years
and
ten,
or
even
by
reason
of
strength
fourscore
years;
yet
is
their
pride
but
labour
and
sorrow;
for
it
is
soon
gone,
and
we
fly
away.
Who
knoweth
the
power
of
thine
anger,
and
thy
wrath
according
to
the
fear
that
is
due
unto
thee?
So
teach
us
to
number
our
days,
that
we
may
get
us
an
heart
of
wisdom.
Return,
O
LORD;
how
long?
and
let
it
repent
thee
concerning
thy
servants.
O
satisfy
us
in
the
morning
with
thy
mercy;
that
we
may
rejoice
and
be
glad
all
our
days.
Make
us
glad
according
to
the
days
wherein
thou
hast
afflicted
us,
and
the
years
wherein
we
have
seen
evil.
Let
thy
work
appear
unto
thy
servants,
and
thy
glory
upon
their
children.
And
let
the
beauty
of
the
LORD
our
God
be
upon
us:
and
establish
thou
the
work
of
our
hands
upon
us;
yea,
the
work
of
our
hands
establish
thou
it.
He
that
dwelleth
in
the
secret
place
of
the
Most
High
shall
abide
under
the
shadow
of
the
Almighty.
I
will
say
of
the
LORD,
He
is
my
refuge
and
my
fortress;
my
God,
in
whom
I
trust.
For
he
shall
deliver
thee
from
the
snare
of
the
fowler,
and
from
the
noisome
pestilence.
He
shall
cover
thee
with
his
pinions,
and
under
his
wings shalt
thou
take
refuge:
his
truth
is
a
shield
and
a
buckler.
Thou shalt
not
be
afraid
for
the
terror
by
night,
nor
for
the
arrow
that
flieth
by
day;
For
the
pestilence
that
walketh
in
darkness,
nor
for
the
destruction
that
wasteth
at
noonday.
A
thousand
shall
fall
at
thy
side,
and
ten
thousand
at
thy
right
hand;
but
it
shall
not
come
nigh
thee.
Only
with
thine
eyes shalt
thou
behold,
and
see
the
reward
of
the
wicked.
For
thou,
O
LORD,
art
my
refuge!
thou
hast
made
the
Most
High
thy
habitation;
There
shall
no
evil
befall
thee,
neither
shall
any
plague
come
nigh
thy
tent.
For
he
shall
give
his
angels
charge
over
thee,
to
keep
thee
in
all
thy
ways.
They
shall
bear
thee
up
in
their
hands,
lest
thou
dash
thy
foot
against
a
stone.
Thou shalt
tread
upon
the
lion
and
adder:
the
young
lion
and
the
serpent shalt
thou
trample
under
feet.
Because
he
hath
set
his
love
upon
me,
therefore
will
I
deliver
him:
I
will
set
him
on
high,
because
he
hath
known
my
name.
He
shall
call
upon
me,
and
I
will
answer
him;
I
will
be
with
him
in
trouble:
I
will
deliver
him,
and
honour
him.
With
long
life
will
I
satisfy
him,
and
shew
him
my
salvation.
A Psalm, a Song for the sabbath day.
It
is
a
good
thing
to
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD,
and
to
sing
praises
unto
thy
name,
O
Most
High:
To
shew
forth
thy
lovingkindness
in
the
morning,
and
thy
faithfulness
every
night,
With
an
instrument
of
ten
strings,
and
with
the
psaltery;
with
a
solemn
sound
upon
the
harp.
For
thou,
LORD,
hast
made
me
glad
through
thy
work:
I
will
triumph
in
the
works
of
thy
hands.
How
great
are
thy
works,
O
LORD!
thy
thoughts
are
very
deep.
A
brutish
man
knoweth
not;
neither
doth
a
fool
understand
this:
When
the
wicked
spring
as
the
grass,
and
when
all
the
workers
of
iniquity
do
flourish;
it
is
that
they
shall
be
destroyed
for
ever:
But
thou,
O
LORD,
art
on
high
for
evermore.
For,
lo,
thine
enemies,
O
LORD,
for,
lo,
thine
enemies
shall
perish;
all
the
workers
of
iniquity
shall
be
scattered.
But
my
horn
hast
thou
exalted
like
the
horn
of
the wild-ox:
I
am
anointed
with
fresh
oil.
Mine
eye
also
hath
seen
my
desire
on
mine
enemies,
mine
ears
have
heard
my
desire
of
the evil-doers
that
rise
up
against
me.
The
righteous
shall
flourish
like
the
palm
tree:
he
shall
grow
like
a
cedar
in
Lebanon.
They
that
are
planted
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
shall
flourish
in
the
courts
of
our
God.
They
shall
still
bring
forth
fruit
in
old
age;
they
shall
be
full
of
sap
and
green:
To
shew
that
the
LORD
is
upright;
he
is
my
rock,
and
there
is
no
unrighteousness
in
him.
The
LORD
reigneth;
he
is
apparelled
with
majesty;
the
LORD
is
apparelled,
he
hath
girded
himself
with
strength:
the
world
also
is
stablished,
that
it
cannot
be
moved.
Thy
throne
is
established
of
old:
thou
art
from
everlasting.
The
floods
have
lifted
up,
O
LORD,
the
floods
have
lifted
up
their
voice;
the
floods
lift
up
their
waves.
Above
the
voices
of
many
waters,
the
mighty
breakers
of
the
sea,
the
LORD
on
high
is
mighty.
Thy
testimonies
are
very
sure:
holiness
becometh
thine
house,
O
LORD,
for
evermore.
O
LORD,
thou
God
to
whom
vengeance belongeth,
thou
God
to
whom
vengeance belongeth,
shine
forth.
Lift
up
thyself,
thou
judge
of
the
earth:
render
to
the
proud
their
desert.
LORD,
how
long
shall
the
wicked,
how
long
shall
the
wicked
triumph?
They prate,
they
speak
arrogantly:
all
the
workers
of
iniquity
boast
themselves.
They
break
in
pieces
thy
people,
O
LORD,
and
afflict
thine
heritage.
They
slay
the
widow
and
the
stranger,
and
murder
the
fatherless.
And
they
say,
The
LORD
shall
not
see,
neither
shall
the
God
of
Jacob
consider.
Consider,
ye
brutish
among
the
people:
and
ye
fools,
when
will
ye
be
wise?
He
that
planted
the
ear,
shall
he
not
hear?
he
that
formed
the
eye,
shall
he
not
see?
He
that
chastiseth
the
nations,
shall
not
he
correct,
even
he
that
teacheth
man
knowledge?
The
LORD
knoweth
the
thoughts
of
man,
that
they
are
vanity.
Blessed
is
the
man
whom
thou
chastenest,
O
LORD,
and
teachest
out
of
thy
law;
That
thou
mayest
give
him
rest
from
the
days
of
adversity,
until
the
pit
be
digged
for
the
wicked.
For
the
LORD
will
not
cast
off
his
people,
neither
will
he
forsake
his
inheritance.
For
judgment
shall
return
unto
righteousness:
and
all
the
upright
in
heart
shall
follow
it.
Who
will
rise
up
for
me
against
the evil-doers?
who
will
stand
up
for
me
against
the
workers
of
iniquity?
Unless
the
LORD
had
been
my
help,
my
soul
had
soon
dwelt
in
silence.
When
I
said,
My
foot
slippeth;
thy
mercy,
O
LORD,
held
me
up.
In
the
multitude
of
my
thoughts
within
me
thy
comforts
delight
my
soul.
Shall
the
throne
of
wickedness
have
fellowship
with
thee,
which
frameth
mischief
by
statute?
They
gather
themselves
together
against
the
soul
of
the
righteous,
and
condemn
the
innocent
blood.
But
the
LORD
hath
been
my
high
tower;
and
my
God
the
rock
of
my
refuge.
And
he
hath
brought
upon
them
their
own
iniquity,
and
shall
cut
them
off
in
their
own
evil;
the
LORD
our
God
shall
cut
them
off.
O
COME,
let
us
sing
unto
the
LORD:
let
us
make
a
joyful
noise
to
the
rock
of
our
salvation.
Let
us
come
before
his
presence
with
thanksgiving,
let
us
make
a
joyful
noise
unto
him
with
psalms.
For
the
LORD
is
a
great
God,
and
a
great
King
above
all
gods.
In
his
hand
are
the
deep
places
of
the
earth;
the
heights
of
the
mountains
are
his
also.
The
sea
is
his,
and
he
made
it;
and
his
hands
formed
the
dry
land.
O
come,
let
us
worship
and
bow
down;
let
us
kneel
before
the
LORD
our
Maker:
For
he
is
our
God,
and
we
are
the
people
of
his
pasture,
and
the
sheep
of
his
hand.
Today,
Oh
that
ye
would
hear
his
voice!
Harden
not
your
heart,
as
at
Meribah,
as
in
the
day
of
Massah
in
the
wilderness:
When
your
fathers
tempted
me,
proved
me,
and
saw
my
work.
Forty
years
long
was
I
grieved
with
that
generation,
and
said,
It
is
a
people
that
do
err
in
their
heart,
and
they
have
not
known
my
ways:
Wherefore
I
sware
in
my
wrath,
that
they
should
not
enter
into
my
rest.
O
SING
unto
the
LORD
a
new
song:
sing
unto
the
LORD,
all
the
earth.
Sing
unto
the
LORD,
bless
his
name;
shew
forth
his
salvation
from
day
to
day.
Declare
his
glory
among
the
nations,
his
marvelous
works
among
all
the
peoples.
For
great
is
the
LORD,
and
highly
to
be
praised:
he
is
to
be
feared
above
all
gods.
For
all
the
gods
of
the
peoples
are
idols:
but
the
LORD
made
the
heavens.
Honour
and
majesty
are
before
him:
strength
and
beauty
are
in
his
sanctuary.
Give
unto
the
LORD,
ye
kindreds
of
the
peoples,
give
unto
the
LORD
glory
and
strength.
Give
unto
the
LORD
the
glory
due
unto
his
name:
bring
an
offering,
and
come
into
his
courts.
O
worship
the
LORD
in
the
beauty
of
holiness:
tremble
before
him,
all
the
earth.
Say
among
the
nations,
The
LORD
reigneth:
the
world
also
is
stablished
that
it
cannot
be
moved:
he
shall
judge
the
peoples
with
equity.
Let
the
heavens
be
glad,
and
let
the
earth
rejoice;
let
the
sea
roar,
and
the
fulness
thereof;
Let
the
field
exult,
and
all
that
is
therein;
then
shall
all
the
trees
of
the
wood
sing
for
joy;
Before
the
LORD,
for
he
cometh;
for
he
cometh
to
judge
the
earth:
he
shall
judge
the
world
with
righteousness,
and
the
peoples
with
his
truth.
The
LORD
reigneth;
let
the
earth
rejoice;
let
the
multitude
of
isles
be
glad.
Clouds
and
darkness
are
round
about
him:
righteousness
and
judgment
are
the
foundation
of
his
throne.
A
fire
goeth
before
him,
and
burneth
up
his
adversaries
round
about.
His
lightnings
lightened
the
world:
the
earth
saw,
and
trembled.
The
hills
melted
like
wax
at
the
presence
of
the
LORD,
at
the
presence
of
the
Lord
of
the
whole
earth;
The
heavens
declare
his
righteousness,
and
all
the
peoples
have
seen
his
glory.
Ashamed
be
all
they
that
serve
graven
images,
that
boast
themselves
of
idols:
worship
him,
all
ye
gods.
Zion
heard
and
was
glad,
and
the
daughters
of
Judah
rejoiced;
because
of
thy
judgments,
O
LORD.
For
thou,
LORD,
art
most
high
above
all
the
earth:
thou
art
exalted
far
above
all
gods.
O
ye
that
love
the
LORD,
hate
evil:
he
preserveth
the
souls
of
his
saints;
he
delivereth
them
out
of
the
hand
of
the
wicked.
Light
is
sown
for
the
righteous,
and
gladness
for
the
upright
in
heart.
Be
glad
in
the
LORD,
ye
righteous;
and
give
thanks
to
his
holy
name.
A Psalm.
Sing
unto
the
LORD
a
new
song;
for
he
hath
done
marvelous
things:
his
right
hand,
and
his
holy
arm,
hath
wrought
salvation
for
him.
The
LORD
hath
made
known
his
salvation:
his
righteousness
hath
he
openly
shewed
in
the
sight
of
the
nations.
He
hath
remembered
his
mercy
and
his
faithfulness
toward
the
house
of
Israel:
all
the
ends
of
the
earth
have
seen
the
salvation
of
our
God.
Make
a
joyful
noise
unto
the
LORD,
all
the
earth:
break
forth
and
sing
for
joy,
yea,
sing
praises.
Sing
praises
unto
the
LORD
with
the
harp;
with
the
harp
and
the
voice
of
melody:
With
trumpets
and
sound
of
cornet
make
a
joyful
noise
before
the
King,
the
LORD.
Let
the
sea
roar,
and
the
fulness
thereof;
the
world,
and
they
that
dwell
therein;
Let
the
floods
clap
their
hands;
let
the
hills
sing
for
joy
together;
Before
the
LORD,
for
he
cometh
to
judge
the
earth:
he
shall
judge
the
world
with
righteousness,
and
the
peoples
with
equity.
The
LORD
reigneth;
let
the
peoples
tremble:
he
sitteth
upon
the
cherubim;
let
the
earth
be
moved.
The
LORD
is
great
in
Zion;
and
he
is
high
above
all
the
peoples.
Let
them
praise
thy
great
and
terrible
name:
holy
is
he.
The
king’s
strength
also
loveth
judgment;
thou
dost
establish
equity,
thou
executest
judgment
and
righteousness
in
Jacob.
Exalt
ye
the
LORD
our
God,
and
worship
at
his
footstool:
holy
is
he.
Moses
and
Aaron
among
his
priests,
and
Samuel
among
them
that
call
on
his
name;
they
called
upon
the
LORD,
and
he
answered
them.
He
spake
unto
them
in
the
pillar
of
cloud:
they
kept
his
testimonies,
and
the
statute
that
he
gave
them.
Thou
answeredst
them,
O
LORD
our
God:
thou wast
a
God
that
forgavest
them,
though
thou
tookest
vengeance
of
their
doings.
Exalt
ye
the
LORD
our
God,
and
worship
at
his
holy
hill;
for
the
LORD
our
God
is
holy.
A Psalm of thanksgiving.
Make
a
joyful
noise
unto
the
LORD,
all
ye
lands.
Serve
the
LORD
with
gladness:
come
before
his
presence
with
singing.
Know
ye
that
the
LORD
he
is
God:
it
is
he
that
hath
made
us,
and
we
are
his;
we
are
his
people,
and
the
sheep
of
his
pasture.
Enter
into
his
gates
with
thanksgiving,
and
into
his
courts
with
praise:
give
thanks
unto
him,
and
bless
his
name.
For
the
LORD
is
good;
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever;
and
his
faithfulness
unto
all
generations.
A Psalm of David.
I
will
sing
of
mercy
and
judgment:
unto
thee,
O
LORD,
will
I
sing
praises.
I
will
behave
myself
wisely
in
a
perfect
way:
Oh
when
wilt
thou
come
unto
me?
I
will
walk
within
my
house
with
a
perfect
heart.
I
will
set
no
base
thing
before
mine
eyes:
I
hate
the
work
of
them
that
turn
aside;
it
shall
not
cleave
unto
me.
A
froward
heart
shall
depart
from
me:
I
will
know
no
evil
thing.
Whoso
privily
slandereth
his
neighbour,
him
will
I
destroy:
him
that
hath
an
high
look
and
a
proud
heart
will
I
not
suffer.
Mine
eyes
shall
be
upon
the
faithful
of
the
land,
that
they
may
dwell
with
me:
he
that
walketh
in
a
perfect
way,
he
shall
minister
unto
me.
He
that
worketh
deceit
shall
not
dwell
within
my
house:
he
that
speaketh
falsehood
shall
not
be
established
before
mine
eyes.
Morning
by
morning
will
I
destroy
all
the
wicked
of
the
land;
to
cut
off
all
the
workers
of
iniquity
from
the
city
of
the
LORD.
A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD.
Hear
my
prayer,
O
LORD,
and
let
my
cry
come
unto
thee.
Hide
not
thy
face
from
me
in
the
day
of
my
distress:
incline
thine
ear
unto
me;
in
the
day
when
I
call
answer
me
speedily.
For
my
days
consume
away
like
smoke,
and
my
bones
are
burned
as
a
firebrand.
My
heart
is
smitten
like
grass,
and
withered;
for
I
forget
to
eat
my
bread.
By
reason
of
the
voice
of
my
groaning
my
bones
cleave
to
my
flesh.
I
am
like
a
pelican
of
the
wilderness;
I
am
become
as
an
owl
of
the
waste
places.
I
watch,
and
am
become
like
a
sparrow
that
is
alone
upon
the
housetop.
Mine
enemies
reproach
me
all
the
day;
they
that
are
mad
against
me
do
curse
by
me.
For
I
have
eaten
ashes
like
bread,
and
mingled
my
drink
with
weeping.
Because
of
thine
indignation
and
thy
wrath:
for
thou
hast
taken
me
up,
and
cast
me
away.
My
days
are
like
a
shadow
that
declineth;
and
I
am
withered
like
grass.
But
thou,
O
LORD, shalt
abide
for
ever;
and
thy
memorial
unto
all
generations.
Thou shalt
arise,
and
have
mercy
upon
Zion:
for
it
is
time
to
have
pity
upon
her,
yea,
the
set
time
is
come.
For
thy
servants
take
pleasure
in
her
stones,
and
have
pity
upon
her
dust.
So
the
nations
shall
fear
the
name
of
the
LORD,
and
all
the
kings
of
the
earth
thy
glory:
For
the
LORD
hath
built
up
Zion,
he
hath
appeared
in
his
glory;
He
hath
regarded
the
prayer
of
the
destitute,
and
hath
not
despised
their
prayer.
This
shall
be
written
for
the
generation
to
come:
and
a
people
which
shall
be
created
shall
praise
the
LORD.
For
he
hath
looked
down
from
the
height
of
his
sanctuary;
from
heaven
did
the
LORD
behold
the
earth;
To
hear
the
sighing
of
the
prisoner;
to
loose
those
that
are
appointed
to
death;
That
men
may
declare
the
name
of
the
LORD
in
Zion,
and
his
praise
in
Jerusalem;
When
the
peoples
are
gathered
together,
and
the
kingdoms,
to
serve
the
LORD.
He
weakened
my
strength
in
the
way;
he
shortened
my
days.
I
said,
O
my
God,
take
me
not
away
in
the
midst
of
my
days:
thy
years
are
throughout
all
generations.
Of
old
hast
thou
laid
the
foundation
of
the
earth;
and
the
heavens
are
the
work
of
thy
hands.
They
shall
perish,
but
thou shalt
endure:
yea,
all
of
them
shall
wax
old
like
a
garment;
as
a
vesture shalt
thou
change
them,
and
they
shall
be
changed:
But
thou
art
the
same,
and
thy
years
shall
have
no
end.
The
children
of
thy
servants
shall
continue,
and
their
seed
shall
be
established
before
thee.
A Psalm of David.
Bless
the
LORD,
O
my
soul;
and
all
that
is
within
me,
bless
his
holy
name.
Bless
the
LORD,
O
my
soul,
and
forget
not
all
his
benefits:
Who
forgiveth
all
thine
iniquities;
who
healeth
all
thy
diseases;
Who
redeemeth
thy
life
from
destruction;
who
crowneth
thee
with
lovingkindness
and
tender
mercies:
Who
satisfieth
thy
mouth
with
good
things;
so
that
thy
youth
is
renewed
like
the
eagle.
The
LORD
executeth
righteous
acts,
and
judgments
for
all
that
are
oppressed.
He
made
known
his
ways
unto
Moses,
his
doings
unto
the
children
of
Israel.
The
LORD
is
full
of
compassion
and
gracious,
slow
to
anger,
and
plenteous
in
mercy.
He
will
not
always
chide;
neither
will
he
keep
his
anger
for
ever.
He
hath
not
dealt
with
us
after
our
sins,
nor
rewarded
us
after
our
iniquities.
For
as
the
heaven
is
high
above
the
earth,
so
great
is
his
mercy
toward
them
that
fear
him.
As
far
as
the
east
is
from
the
west,
so
far
hath
he
removed
our
transgressions
from
us.
Like
as
a
father
pitieth
his
children,
so
the
LORD
pitieth
them
that
fear
him.
For
he
knoweth
our
frame;
he
remembereth
that
we
are
dust.
As
for
man,
his
days
are
as
grass;
as
a
flower
of
the
field,
so
he
flourisheth.
For
the
wind
passeth
over
it,
and
it
is
gone;
and
the
place
thereof
shall
know
it
no
more.
But
the
mercy
of
the
LORD
is
from
everlasting
to
everlasting
upon
them
that
fear
him,
and
his
righteousness
unto
children’s
children;
To
such
as
keep
his
covenant,
and
to
those
that
remember
his
precepts
to
do
them.
The
LORD
hath
established
his
throne
in
the
heavens;
and
his
kingdom
ruleth
over
all.
Bless
the
LORD,
ye
angels
of
his:
ye
mighty
in
strength,
that
fulfill
his
word,
hearkening
unto
the
voice
of
his
word.
Bless
the
LORD,
all
ye
his
hosts;
ye
ministers
of
his,
that
do
his
pleasure.
Bless
the
LORD,
all
ye
his
works,
in
all
places
of
his
dominion:
bless
the
LORD,
O
my
soul.
Bless
the
LORD
O
my
soul,
O
LORD
my
God,
thou
art
very
great;
thou
art
clothed
with
honour
and
majesty.
Who
coverest
thyself
with
light
as
with
a
garment;
who stretchest
out
the
heavens
like
a
curtain:
Who
layeth
the
beams
of
his
chambers
in
the
waters;
who
maketh
the
clouds
his
chariot;
who
walketh
upon
the
wings
of
the
wind:
Who
maketh
winds
his
messengers;
his
ministers
a
flaming
fire:
Who
laid
the
foundations
of
the
earth,
that
it
should
not
be
moved
for
ever.
Thou
coveredst
it
with
the
deep
as
with
a
vesture;
the
waters
stood
above
the
mountains.
At
thy
rebuke
they
fled;
at
the
voice
of
thy
thunder
they
hasted
away;
They
went
up
by
the
mountains,
they
went
down
by
the
valleys,
unto
the
place
which
thou hadst
founded
for
them.
Thou
hast
set
a
bound
that
they
may
not
pass
over;
that
they
turn
not
again
to
cover
the
earth.
He
sendeth
forth
springs
into
the
valleys;
they
run
among
the
mountains:
They
give
drink
to
every
beast
of
the
field;
the
wild
asses
quench
their
thirst.
By
them
the
fowl
of
the
heaven
have
their
habitation,
they
sing
among
the
branches.
He
watereth
the
mountains
from
his
chambers:
the
earth
is
satisfied
with
the
fruit
of
thy
works.
He
causeth
the
grass
to
grow
for
the
cattle,
and
herb
for
the
service
of
man;
that
he
may
bring
forth
food
out
of
the
earth:
And
wine
that
maketh
glad
the
heart
of
man,
and
oil
to
make
his
face
to
shine,
and
bread
that
strengtheneth
man’s
heart.
The
trees
of
the
LORD
are
satisfied;
the
cedars
of
Lebanon,
which
he
hath
planted;
Where
the
birds
make
their
nests:
as
for
the
stork,
the
fir
trees
are
her
house.
The
high
mountains
are
for
the
wild
goats;
the
rocks
are
a
refuge
for
the
conies.
He
appointed
the
moon
for
seasons:
the
sun
knoweth
his
going
down.
Thou
makest
darkness,
and
it
is
night;
Wherein
all
the
beasts
of
the
forest
do
creep
forth.
The
young
lions
roar
after
their
prey,
and
seek
their
meat
from
God.
The
sun
ariseth,
they
get
them
away,
and
lay
them
down
in
their
dens.
Man
goeth
forth
unto
his
work
and
to
his
labour
until
the
evening.
O
LORD,
how
manifold
are
thy
works!
in
wisdom
hast
thou
made
them
all:
the
earth
is
full
of
thy
riches.
Yonder
is
the
sea,
great
and
wide,
wherein
are
things
creeping
innumerable,
both
small
and
great
beasts.
There
go
the
ships;
there
is
leviathan,
whom
thou
hast
formed
to
take
his pastime
therein.
These
wait
all
upon
thee,
that
thou
mayest
give
them
their
meat
in
due
season.
That
thou
givest
unto
them
they
gather;
thou
openest
thine
hand,
they
are
satisfied
with
good.
Thou
hidest
thy
face,
they
are
troubled;
thou
takest
away
their
breath
they
die,
and
return
to
their
dust.
Thou
sendest
forth
thy
spirit,
they
are
created;
and
thou
renewest
the
face
of
the
ground.
Let
the
glory
of
the
LORD
endure
for
ever;
let
the
LORD
rejoice
in
his
works:
Who
looketh
on
the
earth,
and
it
trembleth;
he
toucheth
the
mountains,
and
they
smoke.
I
will
sing
unto
the
LORD
as
long
as
I
live:
I
will
sing
praise
to
my
God
while
I
have
any
being.
Let
my
meditation
be
sweet
unto
him:
I
will
rejoice
in
the
LORD.
Let
sinners
be
consumed
out
of
the
earth,
and
let
the
wicked
be
no
more.
Bless
the
LORD,
O
my
soul.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Give
thanks
unto
the
LORD,
call
upon
his
name;
make
known
his
doings
among
the
peoples.
Sing
unto
him,
sing
praises
unto
him;
talk
ye
of
all
his
marvelous
works.
Glory
ye
in
his
holy
name:
let
the
heart
of
them
rejoice
that
seek
the
LORD.
Seek
ye
the
LORD
and
his
strength;
seek
his
face
evermore.
Remember
his
marvelous
works
that
he
hath
done;
his
wonders,
and
the
judgments
of
his
mouth;
O
ye
seed
of
Abraham
his
servant,
ye
children
of
Jacob,
his
chosen
ones.
He
is
the
LORD
our
God:
his
judgments
are
in
all
the
earth.
He
hath
remembered
his
covenant
for
ever,
the
word
which
he
commanded
to
a
thousand
generations;
The
covenant
which
he
made
with
Abraham,
and
his
oath
unto
Isaac;
And
confirmed
the
same
unto
Jacob
for
a
statute,
to
Israel
for
an
everlasting
covenant:
Saying,
Unto
thee
will
I
give
the
land
of
Canaan,
the
lot
of
your
inheritance:
When
they
were
but
a
few
men
in
number;
yea,
very
few,
and
sojourners
in
it;
And
they
went
about
from
nation
to
nation,
from
one
kingdom
to
another
people.
He
suffered
no
man
to
do
them
wrong;
yea,
he
reproved
kings
for
their
sakes;
Saying,
Touch
not
mine
anointed
ones,
and
do
my
prophets
no
harm.
And
he
called
for
a
famine
upon
the
land;
he
brake
the
whole
staff
of
bread.
He
sent
a
man
before
them;
Joseph
was
sold
for
a
servant:
His
feet
they
hurt
with
fetters;
he
was
laid
in
chains
of
iron:
Until
the
time
that
his
word
came
to
pass;
the
word
of
the
LORD
tried
him.
The
king
sent
and
loosed
him;
even
the
ruler
of
peoples,
and
let
him
go
free.
He
made
him
lord
of
his
house,
and
ruler
of
all
his
substance:
To
bind
his
princes
at
his
pleasure,
and
teach
his
senators
wisdom.
Israel
also
came
into
Egypt;
and
Jacob
sojourned
in
the
land
of
Ham.
And
he
increased
his
people
greatly,
and
made
them
stronger
than
their
adversaries.
He
turned
their
heart
to
hate
his
people,
to
deal
subtilly
with
his
servants.
He
sent
Moses
his
servant,
and
Aaron
whom
he
had
chosen.
They
set
among
them
his
signs,
and
wonders
in
the
land
of
Ham.
He
sent
darkness,
and
made
it
dark;
and
they
rebelled
not
against
his
words.
He
turned
their
waters
into
blood,
and
slew
their
fish.
Their
land
swarmed
with
frogs,
in
the
chambers
of
their
kings.
He
spake,
and
there
came
swarms
of
flies,
and
lice
in
all
their
borders.
He
gave
them
hail
for
rain,
and
flaming
fire
in
their
land.
He
smote
their
vines
also
and
their
fig
trees;
and
brake
the
trees
of
their
borders.
He
spake,
and
the
locust
came,
and
the
cankerworm,
and
that
without
number,
And
did
eat
up
every
herb
in
their
land,
and
did
eat
up
the
fruit
of
their
ground.
He
smote
also
all
the
firstborn
in
their
land,
the
chief
of
all
their
strength.
And
he
brought
them
forth
with
silver
and
gold:
and
there
was
not
one
feeble
person
among
his
tribes.
Egypt
was
glad
when
they
departed;
for
the
fear
of
them
had
fallen
upon
them.
He
spread
a
cloud
for
a
covering;
and
fire
to
give
light
in
the
night.
They
asked,
and
he
brought
quails,
and
satisfied
them
with
the
bread
of
heaven.
He
opened
the
rock,
and
waters
gushed
out;
they
ran
in
the
dry
places
like
a
river.
For
he
remembered
his
holy
word,
and
Abraham
his
servant.
And
he
brought
forth
his
people
with
joy,
and
his
chosen
with
singing.
And
he
gave
them
the
lands
of
the
nations;
and
they
took
the
labour
of
the
peoples
in
possession:
That
they
might
keep
his
statutes,
and
observe
his
laws.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
O
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD;
for
he
is
good:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
Who
can
utter
the
mighty
acts
of
the
LORD,
or
shew
forth
all
his
praise?
Blessed
are
they
that
keep
judgment,
and
he
that
doeth
righteousness
at
all
times.
Remember
me,
O
LORD,
with
the
favour
that
thou
bearest
unto
thy
people;
O
visit
me
with
thy
salvation:
That
I
may
see
the
prosperity
of
thy
chosen,
that
I
may
rejoice
in
the
gladness
of
thy
nation,
that
I
may
glory
with
thine
inheritance.
We
have
sinned
with
our
fathers,
we
have
committed
iniquity,
we
have
done
wickedly.
Our
fathers
understood
not
thy
wonders
in
Egypt;
they
remembered
not
the
multitude
of
thy
mercies;
but
were
rebellious
at
the
sea,
even
at
the
Red
Sea.
Nevertheless
he
saved
them
for
his
name’s
sake,
that
he
might
make
his
mighty
power
to
be
known.
He
rebuked
the
Red
Sea
also,
and
it
was
dried
up:
so
he
led
them
through
the
depths,
as
through
a
wilderness.
And
he
saved
them
from
the
hand
of
him
that
hated
them,
and
redeemed
them
from
the
hand
of
the
enemy.
And
the
waters
covered
their
adversaries:
there
was
not
one
of
them
left.
Then
believed
they
his
words;
they
sang
his
praise.
They
soon
forgat
his
works;
they
waited
not
for
his
counsel:
But
lusted
exceedingly
in
the
wilderness,
and
tempted
God
in
the
desert.
And
he
gave
them
their
request;
but
sent
leanness
into
their
soul.
They
envied
Moses
also
in
the
camp,
and
Aaron
the
saint
of
the
LORD.
The
earth
opened
and
swallowed
up
Dathan,
and
covered
the
company
of
Abiram.
And
a
fire
was
kindled
in
their
company;
the
flame
burned
up
the
wicked.
They
made
a
calf
in
Horeb,
and
worshipped
a
molten
image.
Thus
they
changed
their
glory
for
the
likeness
of
an
ox
that
eateth
grass.
They
forgat
God
their
saviour,
which
had
done
great
things
in
Egypt;
Wondrous
works
in
the
land
of
Ham,
and
terrible
things
by
the
Red
Sea.
Therefore
he
said
that
he
would
destroy
them,
had
not
Moses
his
chosen
stood
before
him
in
the
breach,
to
turn
away
his
wrath,
lest
he
should
destroy
them.
Yea,
they
despised
the
pleasant
land,
they
believed
not
his
word;
But
murmured
in
their
tents,
and
hearkened
not
unto
the
voice
of
the
LORD.
Therefore
he
lifted
up
his
hand
unto
them,
that
he
would
overthrow
them
in
the
wilderness:
And
that
he
would
overthrow
their
seed
among
the
nations,
and
scatter
them
in
the
lands.
They
joined
themselves
also
unto
Baal-peor,
and
ate
the
sacrifices
of
the
dead.
Thus
they
provoked
him
to
anger
with
their
doings;
and
the
plague
brake
in
upon
them.
Then
stood
up
Phinehas,
and
executed
judgment:
and
so
the
plague
was
stayed.
And
that
was
counted
unto
him
for
righteousness,
unto
all
generations
for
evermore.
They
angered
him
also
at
the
waters
of
Meribah,
so
that
it
went
ill
with
Moses
for
their
sakes:
Because
they
were
rebellious
against
his
spirit,
and
he
spake
unadvisedly
with
his
lips.
They
did
not
destroy
the
peoples,
as
the
LORD
commanded
them;
But
mingled
themselves
with
the
nations,
and
learned
their
works:
And
they
served
their
idols;
which
became
a
snare
unto
them:
Yea,
they
sacrificed
their
sons
and
their
daughters
unto
demons,
And
shed
innocent
blood,
even
the
blood
of
their
sons
and
of
their
daughters,
whom
they
sacrificed
unto
the
idols
of
Canaan;
and
the
land
was
polluted
with
blood.
Thus
were
they
defiled
with
their
works,
and
went
a
whoring
in
their
doings.
Therefore
was
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
kindled
against
his
people,
and
he
abhorred
his
inheritance.
And
he
gave
them
into
the
hand
of
the
nations;
and
they
that
hated
them
ruled
over
them.
Their
enemies
also
oppressed
them,
and
they
were
brought
into
subjection
under
their
hand.
Many
times
did
he
deliver
them;
but
they
were
rebellious
in
their
counsel,
and
were
brought
low
in
their
iniquity.
Nevertheless
he
regarded
their
distress,
when
he
heard
their
cry:
And
he
remembered
for
them
his
covenant,
and
repented
according
to
the
multitude
of
his
mercies.
He
made
them
also
to
be
pitied
of
all
those
that
carried
them
captives.
Save
us,
O
LORD
our
God,
and
gather
us
from
among
the
nations,
to
give
thanks
unto
thy
holy
name,
and
to
triumph
in
thy
praise.
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
or
Israel,
from
everlasting
even
to
everlasting.
And
let
all
the
people
say,
Amen.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
BOOK V.
O
GIVE
thanks
unto
the
LORD;
for
he
is
good:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
Let
the
redeemed
of
the
LORD
say
so,
whom
he
hath
redeemed
from
the
hand
of
the
adversary;
And
gathered
them
out
of
the
lands,
from
the
east
and
from
the
west,
from
the
north
and
from
the
south.
They
wandered
in
the
wilderness
in
a
desert
way;
they
found
no
city
of
habitation.
Hungry
and
thirsty,
their
soul
fainted
in
them.
Then
they
cried
unto
the
LORD
in
their
trouble,
and
he
delivered
them
out
of
their
distresses.
He
led
them
also
by
a
straight
way,
that
they
might
go
to
a
city
of
habitation.
Oh
that
men
would
praise
the
LORD
for
his
goodness,
and
for
his
wonderful
works
to
the
children
of
men!
For
he
satisfieth
the
longing
soul,
and
the
hungry
soul
he
filleth
with
good.
Such
as
sat
in
darkness
and
in
the
shadow
of
death,
being
bound
in
affliction
and
iron;
Because
they
rebelled
against
the
words
of
God,
and
contemned
the
counsel
of
the
Most
High:
Therefore
he
brought
down
their
heart
with
labour;
they
fell
down,
and
there
was
none
to
help.
Then
they
cried
unto
the
LORD hi
their
trouble,
and
he
saved
them
out
of
their
distresses.
He
brought
them
out
of
darkness
and
the
shadow
of
death,
and
brake
their
bands
in
sunder.
Oh
that
men
would
praise
the
LORD
for
his
goodness,
and
for
his
wonderful
works
to
the
children
of
men!
For
he
hath
broken
the
gates
of
brass,
and
cut
the
bars
of
iron
in
sunder.
Fools
because
of
their
transgression,
and
because
of
their
iniquities,
are
afflicted.
Their
soul
abhorreth
all
manner
of
meat;
and
they
draw
near
unto
the
gates
of
death.
Then
they
cry
unto
the
LORD
in
their
trouble,
and
he
saveth
them
out
of
their
distresses.
He
sendeth
his
word,
and
healeth
them,
and
delivereth
them
from
their
destructions.
Oh
that
men
would
praise
the
LORD
for
his
goodness,
and
for
his
wonderful
works
to
the
children
of
men!
And
let
them
offer
the
sacrifices
of
thanksgiving,
and
declare
his
works
with
singing.
They
that
go
down
to
the
sea
in
ships,
that
do
business
in
great
waters;
These
see
the
works
of
the
LORD,
and
his
wonders
in
the
deep.
For
he
commandeth,
and
raiseth
the
stormy
wind,
which
lifteth
up
the
waves
thereof.
They
mount
up
to
the
heaven,
they
go
down
again
to
the
depths:
their
soul
melteth
away
because
of
trouble.
They
reel
to
and
fro,
and
stagger
like
a
drunken
man,
and
are
at
their
wits’
end.
Then
they
cry
unto
the
LORD
in
their
trouble,
and
he
bringeth
them
out
of
their
distresses.
He
maketh
the
storm
a
calm,
so
that
the
waves
thereof
are
still.
Then
are
they
glad
because
they
be
quiet:
so
he
bringeth
them
unto
the
haven
where
they
would
be.
Oh
that
men
would
praise
the
LORD
for
his
goodness,
and
for
his
wonderful
works
to
the
children
of
men!
Let
them
exalt
him
also
in
the
assembly
of
the
people,
and
praise
him
in
the
seat
of
the
elders.
He
turneth
rivers
into
a
wilderness,
and
watersprings
into
a
thirsty
ground;
A
fruitful
land
into
a
salt
desert,
for
the
wickedness
of
them
that
dwell
therein.
He
turneth
a
wilderness
into
a
pool
of
water,
and
a
dry
land
into
watersprings.
And
there
he
maketh
the
hungry
to
dwell,
that
they
may
prepare
a
city
of
habitation;
And
sow
fields,
and
plant
vineyards,
and
get
them
fruits
of
increase.
He
blesseth
them
also,
so
that
they
are
multiplied
greatly;
and
he
suffereth
not
their
cattle
to
decrease.
Again,
they
are
minished
and
bowed
down
through
oppression,
trouble,
and
sorrow.
He
poureth
contempt
upon
princes,
and
causeth
them
to
wander
in
the
waste,
where
there
is
no
way.
Yet
setteth
he
the
needy
on
high
from
affliction,
and
maketh
him
families
like
a
flock.
The
upright
shall
see
it,
and
be
glad;
and
all
iniquity
shall
stop
her
mouth.
Whoso
is
wise
shall
give
heed
to
these
things,
and
they
shall
consider
the
mercies
of
the
LORD.
A Song, a Psalm Of David.
My
heart
is
fixed,
O
God;
I
will
sing,
yea,
I
will
sing
praises,
even
with
my
glory.
Awake,
psaltery
and
harp:
I
myself
will
awake
right
early.
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee,
O
LORD,
among
the
peoples:
and
I
will
sing
praises
unto
thee
among
the
nations.
For
thy
mercy
is
great
above
the
heavens,
and
thy
truth
reacheth
unto
the
skies.
Be
thou
exalted,
O
God,
above
the
heavens:
and
thy
glory
above
all
the
earth.
That
thy
beloved
may
be
delivered,
save
with
thy
right
hand,
and
answer
us.
God
hath
spoken
in
his
holiness;
I
will
exult:
I
will
divide
Shechem,
and
mete
out
the
valley
of
Succoth.
Gilead
is
mine;
Manasseh
is
mine;
Ephraim
also
is
the
defence
of
mine
head;
Judah
is
my
sceptre.
Moab
is
my
washpot;
upon
Edom
will
I
cast
my
shoe:
over
Philistia
will
I
shout.
Who
will
bring
me
into
the
fenced
city?
who
hath
led
me
unto
Edom?
Hast
not
thou
cast
us
off,
O
God?
and
thou
goest
not
forth,
O
God,
with
our
hosts.
Give
us
help
against
the
adversary:
for
vain
is
the
help
of
man.
Through
God
we
shall
do
valiantly:
for
he
it
is
that
shall
tread
down
our
adversaries.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
Hold
not
thy
peace,
O
God
of
my
praise;
For
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
and
the
mouth
of
deceit
have
they
opened
against
me:
they
have
spoken
unto
me
with
a
lying
tongue.
They
compassed
me
about
also
with
words
of
hatred,
and
fought
against
me
without
a
cause.
For
my
love
they
are
my
adversaries:
but
I
give
myself
unto
prayer.
And
they
have
rewarded
me
evil
for
good,
and
hatred
for
my
love.
Set
thou
a
wicked
man
over
him:
and
let
an
adversary
stand
at
his
right
hand.
When
he
is
judged,
let
him
come
forth
guilty;
and
let
his
prayer
be
turned
into
sin.
Let
his
days
be
few;
and
let
another
take
his
office.
Let
his
children
be
fatherless,
and
his
wife
a
widow.
Let
his
children
be
vagabonds,
and
beg;
and
let
them
seek
their
bread
out
of
their
desolate
places.
Let
the
extortioner
catch
all
that
he
hath;
and
let
strangers
make
spoil
of
his
labour.
Let
there
be
none
to
extend
mercy
unto
him;
neither
let
there
be
any
to
have
pity
on
his
fatherless
children.
Let
his
posterity
be
cut
off;
in
the
generation
following
let
their
name
be
blotted
out.
Let
the
iniquity
of
his
fathers
be
remembered
with
the
LORD;
and
let
not
the
sin
of
his
mother
be
blotted
out.
Let
them
be
before
the
LORD
continually,
that
he
may
cut
off
the
memory
of
them
from
the
earth.
Because
that
he
remembered
not
to
shew
mercy,
but
persecuted
the
poor
and
needy
man,
and
the
broken
in
heart,
to
slay
them.
Yea,
he
loved
cursing,
and
it
came
unto
him;
and
he
delighted
not
in
blessing,
and
it
was
far
from
him.
He
clothed
himself
also
with
cursing
as
with
his
garment,
and
it
came
into
his
inward
parts
like
water,
and
like
oil
into
his
bones.
Let
it
be
unto
him
as
the
raiment
wherewith
he
covereth
himself,
and
for
the
girdle
wherewith
he
is
girded
continually.
This
is
the
reward
of
mine
adversaries
from
the
LORD,
and
of
them
that
speak
evil
against
my
soul.
But
deal
thou
with
me,
O
GOD
the
Lord,
for
thy
name’s
sake:
because
thy
mercy
is
good,
deliver
thou
me,
For
I
am
poor
and
needy,
and
my
heart
is
wounded
within
me.
I
am
gone
like
the
shadow
when
it
declineth:
I
am
tossed
up
and
down
as
the
locust.
My
knees
are
weak
through
fasting;
and
my
flesh
faileth
of
fatness.
I
am
become
also
a
reproach
unto
them:
when
they
see
me,
they
shake
their
head.
Help
me,
O
LORD
my
God;
O
save
me
according
to
thy
mercy:
That
they
may
know
that
this
is
thy
hand;
that
thou,
LORD,
hast
done
it.
Let
them
curse,
but
bless
thou:
when
they
arise,
they
shall
be
ashamed,
but
thy
servant
shall
rejoice.
Let
mine
adversaries
be
clothed
with
dishonour,
and
let
them
cover
themselves
with
their
own
shame
as
with
a
mantle.
I
will
give
great
thanks
unto
the
LORD
with
my
mouth;
yea,
I
will
praise
him
among
the
multitude.
For
he
shall
stand
at
the
right
hand
of
the
needy,
to
save
him
from
them
that
judge
his
soul.
A Psalm of David.
The
LORD
saith
unto
my
lord,
Sit
thou
at
my
right
hand,
until
I
make
thine
enemies
thy
footstool.
The
LORD
shall
send
forth
the
rod
of
thy
strength
out
of
Zion:
rule
thou
in
the
midst
of
thine
enemies.
Thy
people
offer
themselves
willingly
in
the
day
of
thy
power:
in
the
beauties
of
holiness,
from
the
womb
of
the
morning,
thou
hast
the
dew
of
thy
youth.
The
LORD
hath
sworn,
and
will
not
repent,
Thou
art
a
priest
for
ever
after
the
order
of
Melchizedek.
The
Lord
at
thy
right
hand
shall
strike
through
kings
in
the
day
of
his
wrath.
He
shall
judge
among
the
nations,
he
shall
fill
the
places
with
dead
bodies;
he
shall
strike
through
the
head
in
many
countries.
He
shall
drink
of
the
brook
in
the
way:
therefore
shall
he
lift
up
the
head.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
I
will
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD
with
my
whole
heart,
in
the
council
of
the
upright,
and
in
the
congregation.
The
works
of
the
LORD
are
great,
sought
out
of
all
them
that
have
pleasure
therein.
His
work
is
honour
and
majesty:
and
his
righteousness
endureth
for
ever.
He
hath
made
his
wonderful
works
to
be
remembered:
the
LORD
is
gracious
and
full
of
compassion.
He
hath
given
meat
unto
them
that
fear
him:
he
will
ever
be
mindful
of
his
covenant.
He
hath
shewed
his
people
the
power
of
his
works,
in
giving
them
the
heritage
of
the
nations.
The
works
of
his
hands
are
truth
and
judgment;
all
his
precepts
are
sure.
They
are
established
for
ever
and
ever,
they
are
done
in
truth
and
uprightness.
He
hath
sent
redemption
unto
his
people;
he
hath
commanded
his
covenant
for
ever:
holy
and
reverend
is
his
name.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
is
the
beginning
of
wisdom;
a
good
understanding
have
all
they
that
do
thereafter:
his
praise
endureth
for
ever.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Blessed
is
the
man
that
feareth
the
LORD,
that
delighteth
greatly
in
his
commandments.
His
seed
shall
be
mighty
upon
earth:
the
generation
of
the
upright
shall
be
blessed.
Wealth
and
riches
are
in
his
house:
and
his
righteousness
endureth
for
ever.
Unto
the
upright
there
ariseth
light
in
the
darkness:
he
is
gracious,
and
full
of
compassion,
and
righteous.
Well
is
it
with
the
man
that
dealeth
graciously
and
lendeth;
he
shall
maintain
his
cause
in
judgment.
For
he
shall
never
be
moved;
the
righteous
shall
be
had
in
everlasting
remembrance.
He
shall
not
be
afraid
of
evil
tidings:
his
heart
is
fixed,
trusting
in
the
LORD.
His
heart
is
established,
he
shall
not
be
afraid,
until
he
see
his
desire
upon
his
adversaries.
He
hath
dispersed,
he
hath
given
to
the
needy;
his
righteousness
endureth
for
ever:
his
horn
shall
be
exalted
with
honour.
The
wicked
shall
see
it,
and
be
grieved;
he
shall
gnash
with
his
teeth,
and
melt
away:
the
desire
of
the
wicked
shall
perish.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise,
O
ye
servants
of
the
LORD,
praise
the
name
of
the
LORD.
Blessed
be
the
name
of
the
LORD
from
this
time
forth
and
for
evermore.
From
the
rising
of
the
sun
unto
the
going
down
of
the
same
the
LORD’S
name
is
to
be
praised.
The
LORD
is
high
above
all
nations,
and
his
glory
above
the
heavens.
Who
is
like
unto
the
LORD
our
God,
that
hath
his
seat
on
high,
That
humbleth
himself
to
behold
the
things
that
are
in
heaven
and
in
the
earth?
He
raiseth
up
the
poor
out
of
the
dust,
and
lifteth
up
the
needy
from
the
dunghill;
That
he
may
set
him
with
princes,
even
with
the
princes
of
his
people.
He
maketh
the
barren
woman
to
keep
house,
and
to
be
a
joyful
mother
of
children.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
When
Israel
went
forth
out
of
Egypt,
the
house
of
Jacob
from
a
people
of
strange
language;
Judah
became
his
sanctuary,
Israel
his
dominion.
The
sea
saw
it,
and
fled;
Jordan
was
driven
back.
The
mountains
skipped
like
rams,
the
little
hills
like
young
sheep.
What aileth
thee,
O
thou
sea,
that
thou fleest?
thou
Jordan,
that
thou
turnest
back?
Ye
mountains,
that
ye
skip
like
rams;
ye
little
hills,
like
young
sheep?
Tremble,
thou
earth,
at
the
presence
of
the
Lord,
at
the
presence
of
the
God
of
Jacob;
Which
turned
the
rock
into
a
pool
of
water,
the
flint
into
a
fountain
of
waters.
Not
unto
us,
O
LORD,
not
unto
us,
but
unto
thy
name
give
glory,
for
thy
mercy,
and
for
thy
truth’s
sake.
Wherefore
should
the
nations
say,
Where
is
now
their
God?
But
our
God
is
in
the
heavens:
he
hath
done
whatsoever
he
pleased.
Their
idols
are
silver
and
gold,
the
work
of
men’s
hands.
They
have
mouths,
but
they
speak
not;
eyes
have
they,
but
they
see
not;
They
have
ears,
but
they
hear
not;
noses
have
they,
but
they
smell
not;
They
have
hands,
but
they
handle
not;
feet
have
they,
but
they
walk
not;
neither
speak
they
through
their
throat.
They
that
make
them
shall
be
like
unto
them;
yea,
every
one
that
trusteth
in
them.
O
Israel,
trust
thou
in
the
LORD:
he
is
their
help
and
their
shield.
O
house
of
Aaron,
trust
ye
in
the
LORD:
he
is
their
help
and
their
shield.
Ye
that
fear
the
LORD,
trust
in
the
LORD:
he
is
their
help
and
their
shield.
The
LORD
hath
been
mindful
of
us;
he
will
bless
us:
he
will
bless
the
house
of
Israel;
he
will
bless
the
house
of
Aaron.
He
will
bless
them
that
fear
the
LORD,
both
small
and
great.
The
LORD
increase
you
more
and
more,
you
and
your
children.
Blessed
are
ye
of
the
LORD,
which
made
heaven
and
earth.
The
heavens
are
the
heavens
of
the
LORD;
but
the
earth
hath
he
given
to
the
children
of
men.
The
dead
praise
not
the
LORD,
neither
any
that
go
down
into
silence;
But
we
will
bless
the
LORD
from
this
time
forth
and
for
evermore.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
I
LOVE
the
LORD,
because
he
hath
heard
my
voice
and
my
supplications.
Because
he
hath
inclined
his
ear
unto
me,
therefore
will
I
call
upon
him
as
long
as
I
live.
The
cords
of
death
compassed
me,
and
the
pains
of
Sheol
gat
hold
upon
me:
I
found
trouble
and
sorrow.
Then
called
I
upon
the
name
of
the
LORD;
O
LORD,
I
beseech
thee,
deliver
my
soul.
Gracious
is
the
LORD,
and
righteous;
yea,
our
God
is
merciful.
The
LORD
preserveth
the
simple:
I
was
brought
low,
and
he
saved
me.
Return
unto
thy
rest,
O
my
soul;
for
the
LORD
hath
dealt
bountifully
with
thee.
For
thou
hast
delivered
my
soul
from
death,
mine
eyes
from
tears,
and
my
feet
from
falling.
I
will
walk
before
the
LORD
in
the
land
of
the
living.
I
believe,
for
I
will
speak:
I
was
greatly
afflicted:
I
said
in
my
haste,
All
men
are
a
lie.
What
shall
I
render
unto
the
LORD
for
all
his
benefits
toward
me?
I
will
take
the
cup
of
salvation,
and
call
upon
the
name
of
the
LORD.
I
will
pay
my
vows
unto
the
LORD,
yea,
in
the
presence
of
all
his
people.
Precious
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD
is
the
death
of
his
saints.
O
LORD,
truly
I
am
thy
servant:
I
am
thy
servant,
the
son
of
thine
handmaid;
thou
hast
loosed
my
bonds.
I
will
offer
to
thee
the
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving,
and
will
call
upon
the
name
of
the
LORD.
I
will
pay
my
vows
unto
the
LORD,
yea,
in
the
presence
of
all
his
people.
In
the
courts
of
the
LORD’S
house,
in
the
midst
of
thee,
O
Jerusalem.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
O
PRAISE
the
LORD,
all
ye
nations;
laud
him,
all
ye
peoples.
For
his
mercy
is
great
toward
us;
and
the
truth
of
the
LORD
endureth
for
ever.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
O
GIVE
thanks
unto
the
LORD;
for
he
is
good:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
Let
Israel
now
say,
that
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
Let
the
house
of
Aaron
now
say,
that
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
Let
them
now
that
fear
the
LORD
say,
that
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
Out
of
my
distress
I
called
upon
the
LORD:
the
LORD
answered
me
and
set
me
in
a
large
place.
The
LORD
is
on
my
side;
I
will
not
fear:
what
can
man
do
unto
me?
The
LORD
is
on
my
side
among
them
that
help
me:
therefore
shall
I
see
my
desire
upon
them
that
hate
me.
It
is
better
to
trust
in
the
LORD
than
to
put
confidence
in
man.
It
is
better
to
trust
in
the
LORD,
than
to
put
confidence
in
princes.
All
nations
compassed
me
about:
in
the
name
of
the
LORD
I
will
cut
them
off.
They
compassed
me
about;
yea,
they
compassed
me
about:
in
the
name
of
the
LORD
I
will
cut
them
off.
They
compassed
me
about
like
bees;
they
are
quenched
as
the
fire
of
thorns:
in
the
name
of
the
LORD
I
will
cut
them
off.
Thou
didst
thrust
sore
at
me
that
I
might
fall:
but
the
LORD
helped
me.
The
LORD
is
my
strength
and
song;
and
he
is
become
my
salvation.
The
voice
of
rejoicing
and
salvation
is
in
the
tents
of
the
righteous:
the
right
hand
of
the
LORD
doeth
valiantly.
The
right
hand
of
the
LORD
is
exalted:
the
right
hand
of
the
LORD
doeth
valiantly.
I
shall
not
die,
but
live,
and
declare
the
works
of
the
LORD.
The
LORD
hath
chastened
me
sore:
but
he
hath
not
given
me
over
unto
death.
Open
to
me
the
gates
of
righteousness:
I
will
enter
into
them,
I
will
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD.
This
is
the
gate
of
the
LORD;
the
righteous
shall
enter
into
it.
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee,
for
thou
hast
answered
me,
and
art
become
my
salvation.
The
stone
which
the
builders
rejected
is
become
the
head
of
the
corner.
This
is
the
LORD’S
doing;
it
is
marvelous
in
our
eyes.
This
is
the
day
which
the
LORD
hath
made;
we
will
rejoice
and
be
glad
in
it.
Save
now,
we
beseech
thee,
O
LORD:
O
LORD,
we
beseech
thee,
send
now
prosperity.
Blessed
be
he
that
cometh
in
the
name
of
the
LORD:
we
have
blessed
you
out
of
the
house
of
the
LORD.
The
LORD
is
God,
and
he
hath
given
us
light:
bind
the
sacrifice
with
cords,
even
unto
the
horns
of
the
altar.
Thou
art
my
God,
and
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee:
thou
art
my
God,
I
will
exalt
thee.
O
give
thanks
unto
the
LORD;
for
he
is
good:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
ALEPH.
Blessed
are
they
that
are
perfect
in
the
way,
who
walk
in
the
law
of
the
LORD.
Blessed
are
they
that
keep
his
testimonies,
that
seek
him
with
the
whole
heart.
Yea,
they
do
no
unrighteousness;
they
walk
in
his
ways.
Thou
hast
commanded
us
thy
precepts,
that
we
should
observe
them
diligently.
Oh
that
my
ways
were
established
to
observe
thy
statutes!
Then
shall
I
not
be
ashamed,
when
I
have
respect
unto
all
thy
commandments.
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee
with
uprightness
of
heart,
when
I
learn
thy
righteous
judgments.
I
will
observe
thy
statutes:
O
forsake
me
not
utterly.
BETH.
Wherewithal
shall
a
young
man
cleanse
his
way?
by
taking
heed
thereto
according
to
thy
word.
With
my
whole
heart
have
I
sought
thee:
O
let
me
not
wander
from
thy
commandments.
Thy
word
have
I
laid
up
in
mine
heart,
that
I
might
not
sin
against
thee.
Blessed
art
thou,
O
LORD:
teach
me
thy
statutes.
With
my
lips
have
I
declared
all
the
judgments
of
thy
mouth.
I
have
rejoiced
in
the
way
of
thy
testimonies,
as
much
as
in
all
riches.
I
will
meditate
in
thy
precepts,
and
have
respect
unto
thy
ways.
I
will
delight
myself
in
thy
statutes:
I
will
not
forget
thy
word.
GIMEL.
Deal
bountifully
with
thy
servant,
that
I
may
live;
so
will
I
observe
thy
word.
Open
thou
mine
eyes,
that
I
may
behold
wondrous
things
out
of
thy
law.
I
am
a
sojourner
in
the
earth:
hide
not
thy
commandments
from
me.
My
soul
breaketh
for
the
longing
that
it
hath
unto
thy
judgments
at
all
times.
Thou
hast
rebuked
the
proud
that
are
cursed,
which
do
wander
from
thy
commandments.
Take
away
from
me
reproach
and
contempt;
for
I
have
kept
thy
testimonies.
Princes
also
sat
and
talked
against
me:
but
thy
servant
did
meditate
in
thy
statutes.
Thy
testimonies
also
are
my
delight
and
my
counsellors.
DALETH.
My
soul
cleaveth
unto
the
dust:
quicken
thou
me
according
to
thy
word.
I
declared
my
ways,
and
thou
answeredst
me:
teach
me
thy
statutes.
Make
me
to
understand
the
way
of
thy
precepts:
so
shall
I
meditate
of
thy
wondrous
works.
My
soul
melteth
for
heaviness:
strengthen
thou
me
according
unto
thy
word.
Remove
from
me
the
way
of
falsehood:
and
grant
me
thy
law
graciously.
I
have
chosen
the
way
of
faithfulness:
thy
judgments
have
I
set
before
me.
I
cleave
unto
thy
testimonies:
O
LORD,
put
me
not
to
shame.
I
will
run
the
way
of
thy
commandments,
when
thou shalt
enlarge
my
heart.
HE.
Teach
me,
O
LORD,
the
way
of
thy
statutes;
and
I
shall
keep
it
unto
the
end.
Give
me
understanding,
and
I
shall
keep
thy
law;
yea,
I
shall
observe
it
with
my
whole
heart.
Make
me
to
go
in
the
path
of
thy
commandments;
for
therein
do
I
delight.
Incline
my
heart
unto
thy
testimonies,
and
not
to
covetousness.
Turn
away
mine
eyes
from
beholding
vanity,
and
quicken
me
in
thy
ways.
Confirm
thy
word
unto
thy
servant,
which
belongeth
unto
the
fear
of
thee.
Turn
away
my
reproach
whereof
I
am
afraid;
for
thy
judgments
are
good.
Behold,
I
have
longed
after
thy
precepts:
quicken
me
in
thy
righteousness.
VAU.
Let
thy
mercies
also
come
unto
me,
O
LORD,
even
thy
salvation,
according
to
thy
word.
So
shall
I
have
an
answer
for
him
that
reproacheth
me;
for
I
trust
in
thy
word.
And
take
not
the
word
of
truth
utterly
out
of
my
mouth;
for
I
have
hoped
in
thy
judgments.
So
shall
I
observe
thy
law
continually
for
ever
and
ever.
And
I
will
walk
at
liberty;
for
I
have
sought
thy
precepts.
I
will
also
speak
of
thy
testimonies
before
kings,
and
will
not
be
ashamed.
And
I
will
delight
myself
in
thy
commandments,
which
I
have
loved.
I
will
lift
up
my
hands
also
unto
thy
commandments,
which
I
have
loved;
and
I
will
meditate
in
thy
statutes.
ZAIN.
Remember
the
word
unto
thy
servant,
because
thou
hast
made
me
to
hope.
This
is
my
comfort
in
my
affliction:
for
thy
word
hath
quickened
me.
The
proud
have
had
me
greatly
in
derision:
yet
have
I
not swerved
from
thy
law.
I
have
remembered
thy
judgments
of
old,
O
LORD,
and
have
comforted
myself.
Hot
indignation
hath
taken
hold
upon
me,
because
of
the
wicked
that
forsake
thy
law.
Thy
statutes
have
been
my
songs
in
the
house
of
my
pilgrimage.
I
have
remembered
thy
name,
O
LORD,
in
the
night,
and
have
observed
thy
law.
This
I
have
had,
because
I
kept
thy
precepts.
CHETH.
The
LORD
is
my
portion:
I
have
said
that
I
would
observe
thy
words.
I
entreated
thy
favour
with
my
whole
heart:
be
merciful
unto
me
according
to
thy
word.
I
thought
on
my
ways,
and
turned
my
feet
unto
thy
testimonies.
I
made
haste,
and
delayed
not,
to
observe
thy
commandments.
The
cords
of
the
wicked
have
wrapped
me
round;
but
I
have
not
forgotten
thy
law.
At
midnight
I
will
rise
to
give
thanks
unto
thee
because
of
thy
righteous
judgments.
I
am
a
companion
of
all
them
that
fear
thee,
and
of
them
that
observe
thy
precepts.
The
earth,
O
LORD,
is
full
of
thy
mercy:
teach
me
thy
statutes.
TETH.
Thou
hast
dealt
well
with
thy
servant,
O
LORD,
according
unto
thy
word.
Teach
me
good
judgment
and
knowledge;
for
I
have
believed
in
thy
commandments.
Before
I
was
afflicted
I
went
astray;
but
now
I
observe
thy
word.
Thou
art
good,
and
doest
good;
teach
me
thy
statutes.
The
proud
have
forged
a
lie
against
me:
with
my
whole
heart
will
I
keep
thy
precepts.
Their
heart
is
as
fat
as
grease;
but
I
delight
in
thy
law.
It
is
good
for
me
that
I
have
been
afflicted;
that
I
might
learn
thy
statutes.
The
law
of
thy
mouth
is
better
unto
me
than
thousands
of
gold
and
silver.
JOD.
Thy
hands
have
made
me
and
fashioned
me:
give
me
understanding,
that
I
may
learn
thy
commandments.
They
that
fear
thee
shall
see
me
and
be
glad;
because
I
have
hoped
in
thy
word.
I
know,
O
LORD,
that
thy
judgments
are
righteous,
and
that
in
faithfulness
thou
hast
afflicted
me.
Let,
I
pray
thee,
thy
lovingkindness
be
for
my
comfort,
according
to
thy
word
unto
thy
servant.
Let
thy
tender
mercies
come
unto
me,
that
I
may
live:
for
thy
law
is
my
delight.
Let
the
proud
be
ashamed;
for
they
have
overthrown
me
wrongfully:
but
I
will
meditate
in
thy
precepts.
Let
those
that
fear
thee
turn
unto
me,
and
they
shall
know
thy
testimonies.
Let
my
heart
be
perfect
in
thy
statutes;
that
I
be
not
ashamed.
CAPH.
My
soul
fainteth
for
thy
salvation:
but
I
hope
in
thy
word.
Mine
eyes
fail
for
thy
word,
while
I
say,
When
wilt
thou
comfort
me?
For
I
am
become
like
a
bottle
in
the
smoke;
yet
do
I
not
forget
thy
statutes.
How
many
are
the
days
of
thy
servant?
when
wilt
thou
execute
judgment
on
them
that
persecute
me?
The
proud
have
digged
pits
for
me,
who
are
not
after
thy
law.
All
thy
commandments
are
faithful:
they
persecute
me
wrongfully;
help
thou
me.
They
had
almost
consumed
me
upon
earth;
but
I
forsook
not
thy
precepts.
Quicken
me
after
thy
lovingkindness;
so
shall
I
observe
the
testimony
of
thy
mouth.
LAMED.
For
ever,
O
LORD,
thy
word
is
settled
in
heaven.
Thy
faithfulness
is
unto
all
generations:
thou
hast
established
the
earth,
and
it
abideth.
They
abide
this
day
according
to
thine
ordinances;
for
all
things
are
thy
servants.
Unless
thy
law
had
been
my
delight,
I
should
then
have
perished
in
mine
affliction.
I
will
never
forget
thy
precepts;
for
with
them
thou
hast
quickened
me.
I
am
thine,
save
me;
for
I
have
sought
thy
precepts.
The
wicked
have
waited
for
me
to
destroy
me;
but
I
will
consider
thy
testimonies.
I
have
seen
an
end
of
all
perfection;
but
thy
commandment
is
exceeding
broad.
MEM.
Oh
how
love
I
thy
law!
it
is
my
meditation
all
the
day.
Thy
commandments
make
me
wiser
than
mine
enemies;
for
they
are
ever
with
me.
I
have
more
understanding
than
all
my
teachers;
for
thy
testimonies
are
my
meditation.
I
understand
more
than
the
aged,
because
I
have
kept
thy
precepts.
I
have
refrained
my
feet
from
every
evil
way,
that
I
might
observe
thy
word.
I
have
not
turned
aside
from
thy
judgments;
for
thou
hast
taught
me.
How
sweet
are
thy
words
unto
my
taste!
yea,
sweeter
than
honey
to
my
mouth!
Through
thy
precepts
I
get
understanding:
therefore
I
hate
every
false
way.
NUN.
Thy
word
is
a
lamp
unto
my
feet,
and
light
unto
my
path,
I
have
sworn,
and
have
confirmed
it,
that
I
will
observe
thy
righteous
judgments.
I
am
afflicted
very
much:
quicken
me,
O
LORD,
according
unto
thy
word.
Accept,
I
beseech
thee,
the
freewill
offerings
of
my
mouth,
O
LORD,
and
teach
me
thy
judgments.
My
soul
is
continually
in
my
hand;
yet
do
I
not
forget
thy
law.
The
wicked
have
laid
a
snare
for
me;
yet
went
I
not
astray
from
thy
precepts.
Thy
testimonies
have
I
taken
as
an
heritage
for
ever;
for
they
are
the
rejoicing
of
my
heart.
I
have
inclined
mine
heart
to
perform
thy
statutes,
for
ever,
even
unto
the
end.
SAMACH.
I
hate
them
that
are
of
a
double
mind;
but
thy
law
do
I
love.
Thou
art
my
hiding
place
and
my
shield:
I
hope
in
thy
word.
Depart
from
me,
ye evil-doers;
that
I
may
keep
the
commandments
of
my
God.
Uphold
me
according
unto
thy
word,
that
I
may
live;
and
let
me
not
be
ashamed
of
my
hope.
Hold
thou
me
up,
and
I
shall
be
safe,
and
shall
have
respect
unto
thy
statutes
continually.
Thou
hast
set
at
nought
all
them
that
err
from
thy
statutes;
for
their
deceit
is
falsehood.
Thou
puttest
away
all
the
wicked
of
the
earth
like
dross:
therefore
I
love
thy
testimonies.
My
flesh
trembleth
for
fear
of
thee;
and
I
am
afraid
of
thy
judgments.
AIN.
I
have
done
judgment
and
justice:
leave
me
not
to
mine
oppressors.
Be
surety
for
thy
servant
for
good:
let
not
the
proud
oppress
me.
Mine
eyes
fail
for
thy
salvation,
and
for
thy
righteous
word.
Deal
with
thy
servant
according
unto
thy
mercy,
and
teach
me
thy
statutes.
I
am
thy
servant,
give
me
understanding;
that
I
may
know
thy
testimonies.
It
is
time
for
the
LORD
to
work;
for
they
have
made
void
thy
law.
Therefore
I
love
thy
commandments
above
gold,
yea,
above
fine
gold.
Therefore
I
esteem
all
thy
precepts
concerning
all
things
to
be
right;
and
I
hate
every
false
way.
PE.
Thy
testimonies
are
wonderful:
therefore
doth
my
soul
keep
them.
The
opening
of
thy
words
giveth
light;
it
giveth
understanding
unto
the
simple.
I
opened
wide
my
mouth,
and
panted;
for
I
longed
for
thy
commandments.
Turn
thee
unto
me,
and
have
mercy
upon
me,
as
thou
usest
to
do
unto
those
that
love
thy
name.
Order
my
footsteps
in
thy
word;
and
let
not
any
iniquity
have
dominion
over
me.
Redeem
me
from
the
oppression
of
man:
so
will
I
observe
thy
precepts.
Make
thy
face
to
shine
upon
thy
servant;
and
teach
me
thy
statutes.
Mine
eyes
run
down
with
rivers
of
water,
because
they
observe
not
thy
law.
TZADE.
Righteous
art
thou,
O
LORD,
and
upright
are
thy
judgments.
Thou
hast
commanded
thy
testimonies
in
righteousness
and
very
faithfulness.
My
zeal
hath
consumed
me,
because
mine
adversaries
have
forgotten
thy
words.
Thy
word
is
very
pure;
therefore
thy
servant
loveth
it.
I
am
small
and
despised:
yet
do
not
I
forget
thy
precepts.
Thy
righteousness
is
an
everlasting
righteousness,
and
thy
law
is
truth.
Trouble
and
anguish
have
taken
hold
on
me:
yet
thy
commandments
are
my
delight.
Thy
testimonies
are
righteous
for
ever:
give
me
understanding,
and
I
shall
live.
KOPH.
I
have
called
with
my
whole
heart;
answer
me,
O
LORD:
I
will
keep
thy
statutes.
I
have
called
unto
thee;
save
me,
and
I
shall
observe
thy
testimonies.
I
prevented
the
dawning
of
the
morning,
and
cried:
I
hoped
in
thy
words.
Mine
eyes
prevented
the
night
watches,
that
I
might
meditate
in
thy
word.
Hear
my
voice
according
unto
thy
lovingkindness:
quicken
me,
O
LORD,
according
to
thy
judgments.
They
draw
nigh
that
follow
after
wickedness;
they
are
far
from
thy
law.
Thou
art
nigh,
O
LORD;
and
all
thy
commandments
are
truth.
Of
old
have
I
known
from
thy
testimonies,
that
thou
hast
founded
them
for
ever.
RESH.
Consider
mine
affliction,
and
deliver
me;
for
I
do
not
forget
thy
law.
Plead
thou
my
cause,
and
redeem
me:
quicken
me
according
to
thy
word.
Salvation
is
far
from
the
wicked;
for
they
seek
not
thy
statutes.
Great
are
thy
tender
mercies,
O
LORD:
quicken
me
according
to
thy
judgments.
Many
are
my
persecutors
and
mine
adversaries;
yet
have
I
not swerved
from
they
testimonies.
I
beheld
the
treacherous
dealers,
and
was
grieved;
because
they
observed
not
thy
word.
Consider
how
I
love
thy
precepts:
quicken
me,
O
LORD,
according
to
thy
lovingkindness.
The
sum
of
thy
word
is
truth;
and
every
one
of
thy
righteous
judgments
endureth
for
ever.
SHIN.
Princes
have
persecuted
me
without
a
cause;
but
my
heart
standeth
in
awe
of
thy
words.
I
rejoice
at
thy
word,
as
one
that
findeth
great
spoil.
I
hate
and
abhor
falsehood;
but
thy
law
do
I
love.
Seven
times
a
day
do
I
praise
thee,
because
of
thy
righteous
judgments.
Great
peace
have
they
which
love
thy
law;
and
they
have
none
occasion
of
stumbling.
I
have
hoped
for
thy
salvation,
O
LORD,
and
have
done
thy
commandments.
My
soul
hath
observed
thy
testimonies;
and
I
love
them
exceedingly.
I
have
observed
thy
precepts
and
thy
testimonies;
for
all
my
ways
are
before
thee.
TAU.
Let
my
cry
come
near
before
thee,
O
LORD:
give
me
understanding
according
to
thy
word.
Let
my
supplication
come
before
thee:
deliver
me
according
to
thy
word.
Let
my
lips
utter
praise;
for
thou
teachest
me
thy
statutes.
Let
my
tongue
sing
of
thy
word;
for
all
thy
commandments
are
righteousness.
Let
thine
hand
be
ready
to
help
me;
for
I
have
chosen
thy
precepts.
I
have
longed
for
thy
salvation,
O
LORD;
and
thy
law
is
my
delight.
Let
my
soul
live,
and
it
shall
praise
thee;
and
let
thy
judgments
help
me.
I
have
gone
astray
like
a
lost
sheep;
seek
thy
servant;
for
I
do
not
forget
thy
commandments.
A Song of Ascents.
In
my
distress
I
cried
unto
the
LORD,
and
he
answered
me.
Deliver
my
soul,
O
LORD,
from
lying
lips,
and
from
a
deceitful
tongue.
What
shall
be
given
unto
thee,
and
what
shall
be
done
more
unto
thee,
thou
deceitful
tongue?
Sharp
arrows
of
the
mighty,
with
coals
of
juniper.
Woe
is
me,
that
I
sojourn
in
Meshech,
that
I
dwell
among
the
tents
of
Kedar!
My
soul
hath
long
had
her
dwelling
with
him
that
hateth
peace.
I
am
for
peace:
but
when
I
speak,
they
are
for
war.
A Song of Ascents.
I
will
lift
up
mine
eyes
unto
the
mountains:
from
whence
shall
my
help
come?
My
help
cometh
from
the
LORD,
which
made
heaven
and
earth.
He
will
not
suffer
thy
foot
to
be
moved:
he
that
keepeth
thee
will
not
slumber.
Behold,
he
that
keepeth
Israel
shall
neither
slumber
nor
sleep.
The
LORD
is
thy
keeper:
the
LORD
is
thy
shade
upon
thy
right
hand.
The
sun
shall
not
smite
thee
by
day,
nor
the
moon
by
night.
The
LORD
shall
keep
thee
from
all
evil;
he
shall
keep
thy
soul.
The
LORD
shall
keep
thy
going
out
and
thy
coming
in,
from
this
time
forth
and
for
evermore.
A Song of Ascents; of David.
I
was
glad
when
they
said
unto
me,
Let
us
go
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Our
feet
are
standing
within
thy
gates,
O
Jerusalem;
Jerusalem,
that
art
builded
as
a
city
that
is
compact
together:
Whither
the
tribes
go
up,
even
the
tribes
of
the
LORD
for
a
testimony
unto
Israel,
to
give
thanks
into
the
name
of
the
LORD.
For
there
are
set
thrones
for
judgment,
the
thrones
of
the
house
of
David.
Pray
for
the
peace
of
Jerusalem:
they
shall
prosper
that
love
thee.
Peace
be
within
thy
walls,
and
prosperity
within
thy
palaces.
For
my
brethren
and
companions’
sakes,
I
will
now
say,
Peace
be
within
thee.
For
the
sake
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
our
God
I
will
seek
thy
good.
A Song of Ascents.
Unto
thee
do
I
lift
up
mine
eyes,
O
thou
that
sittest
in
the
heavens.
Behold,
as
the
eyes
of
servants
look
unto
the
hand
of
their
master,
as
the
eyes
of
a
maiden
unto
the
hand
of
her
mistress;
so
our
eyes
look
unto
the
LORD
our
God,
until
he
have
mercy
upon
us.
Have
mercy
upon
us,
O
LORD,
have
mercy
upon
us:
for
we
are
exceedingly
filled
with
contempt.
Our
soul
is
exceedingly
filled
with
the
scorning
of
those
that
are
at
ease,
and
with
the
contempt
of
the
proud.
A Song of Ascents; of David.
If
it
had
not
been
the
LORD
who
was
on
our
side,
let
Israel
now
say;
If
it
had
not
been
the
LORD
who
was
on
our
side,
when
men
rose
up
against
us:
Then
they
had
swallowed
us
up
alive,
when
their
wrath
was
kindled
against
us:
Then
the
waters
had
overwhelmed
us,
the
stream
had
gone
over
our
soul:
Then
the
proud
waters
had
gone
over
our
soul.
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
who
hath
not
given
us
as
a
prey
to
their
teeth.
Our
soul
is
escaped
as
a
bird
out
of
the
snare
of
the
fowlers:
the
snare
is
broken,
and
we
are
escaped.
Our
help
is
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
who
made
heaven
and
earth.
A Song of Ascents.
They
that
trust
in
the
LORD
are
as
mount
Zion,
which
cannot
be
moved,
but
abideth
for
ever.
As
the
mountains
are
round
about
Jerusalem,
so
the
LORD
is
round
about
his
people,
from
this
time
forth
and
for
evermore.
For
the
sceptre
of
wickedness
shall
not
rest
upon
the
lot
of
the
righteous;
that
the
righteous
put
not
forth
their
hands
unto
iniquity.
Do
good,
O
LORD,
unto
those
that
be
good,
and
to
them
that
are
upright
in
their
hearts.
But
as
for
such
as
turn
aside
unto
their
crooked
ways,
the
LORD
shall
lead
them
forth
with
the
workers
of
iniquity.
Peace
be
upon
Israel.
A Song of Ascents.
When
the
LORD
turned
again
the
captivity
of
Zion,
we
were
like
unto
them
that
dream.
Then
was
our
mouth
filled
with
laughter,
and
our
tongue
with
singing:
then
said
they
among
the
nations,
The
LORD
hath
done
great
things
for
them.
The
LORD
hath
done
great
things
for
us;
whereof
we
are
glad.
Turn
again
our
captivity,
O
LORD,
as
the
streams
in
the
South.
They
that
sow
in
tears
shall
reap
in
joy.
Though
he
goeth
on
his
way
weeping,
bearing
forth
the
seed;
he
shall
come
again
with
joy,
bringing
his
sheaves
with
him.
A Song of Ascents; of Solomon.
Except
the
LORD
build
the
house,
they
labour
in
vain
that
build
it:
except
the
LORD
keep
the
city,
the
watchman
waketh
but
in
vain.
It
is
vain
for
you
that
ye
rise
up
early,
and
so
late
take
rest,
and
eat
the
bread
of
toil:
for
so
he
giveth
unto
his
beloved
sleep.
Lo,
children
are
an
heritage
of
the
LORD:
and
the
fruit
of
the
womb
is
his
reward.
As
arrows
in
the
hand
of
a
mighty
man,
so
are
the
children
of
youth.
Happy
is
the
man
that
hath
his
quiver
full
of
them:
they
shall
not
be
ashamed,
when
they
speak
with
their
enemies
in
the
gate.
A Song of Ascents.
Blessed
is
every
one
that
feareth
the
LORD,
that
walketh
in
his
ways.
For
thou shalt
eat
the
labour
of
thine
hands:
happy shalt
thou
be,
and
it
shall
be
well
with
thee.
Thy
wife
shall
be
as
a
fruitful
vine,
in
the
innermost
parts
of
thine
house:
thy
children
like
olive
plants,
round
about
thy
table.
Behold,
that
thus
shall
the
man
be
blessed
that
feareth
the
LORD.
The
LORD
shall
bless
thee
out
of
Zion:
and
thou shalt
see
the
good
of
Jerusalem
all
the
days
of
thy
life.
Yea,
thou shalt
see
thy
children’s
children.
Peace
be
upon
Israel.
A Song of Ascents.
Many
a
time
have
they
afflicted
me
from
my
youth
up,
let
Israel
now
say;
Many
a
time
have
they
afflicted
me
from
my
youth
up:
yet
they
have
not
prevailed
against
me.
The
plowers
plowed
upon
my
back;
they
made
long
their
furrows.
The
LORD
is
righteous:
he
hath
cut
asunder
the
cords
of
the
wicked.
Let
them
be
ashamed
and
turned
backward,
all
they
that
hate
Zion.
Let
them
be
as
the
grass
upon
the
housetops,
which
withereth
afore
it
groweth
up:
Wherewith
the
reaper
filleth
not
his
hand,
nor
he
that
bindeth
sheaves
his
bosom.
Neither
do
they
which
go
by
say,
The
blessing
of
the
LORD
be
upon
you;
we
bless
you
in
the
name
of
the
LORD.
A Song of Ascents.
Out
of
the
depths
have
I
cried
unto
thee,
O
LORD.
Lord,
hear
my
voice:
let
thine
ears
be
attentive
to
the
voice
of
my
supplications.
If
thou,
LORD, shouldest
mark
iniquities,
O
Lord,
who
shall
stand?
But
there
is
forgiveness
with
thee,
that
thou
mayest
be
feared.
I
wait
for
the
LORD,
my
soul
doth
wait,
and
in
his
word
do
I
hope.
My
soul
looketh
for
the
Lord,
more
than
watchmen
look
for
the
morning;
yea,
more
than
watchmen
for
the
morning.
O
Israel,
hope
in
the
LORD;
for
with
the
LORD
there
is
mercy,
and
with
him
is
plenteous
redemption.
And
he
shall
redeem
Israel
from
all
his
iniquities.
A Song of Ascents; of David.
LORD,
my
heart
is
not
haughty,
nor
mine
eyes
lofty;
neither
do
I
exercise
myself
in
great
matters,
or
in
things
too
wonderful
for
me.
Surely
I
have
stilled
and
quieted
my
soul;
like
a
weaned
child
with
his
mother,
my
soul
is
with
me
like
a
weaned
child.
O
Israel,
hope
in
the
LORD
from
this
time
forth
and
for
evermore.
A Song of Ascents.
LORD,
remember
for
David
all
his
affliction;
How
he
sware
unto
the
LORD,
and
vowed
unto
the
Mighty
One
of
Jacob:
Surely
I
will
not
come
into
the
tabernacle
of
my
house,
nor
go
up
into
my
bed;
I
will
not
give
sleep
to
mine
eyes,
or
slumber
to
mine
eyelids;
Until
I
find
out
a
place
for
the
LORD,
a
tabernacle
for
the
Mighty
One
of
Jacob.
Lo,
we
heard
of
it
in
Ephrathah:
we
found
it
in
the
field
of
the
wood.
We
will
go
into
his
tabernacles;
we
will
worship
at
his
footstool.
Arise,
O
LORD,
into
thy
resting
place;
thou,
and
the
ark
of
thy
strength.
Let
thy
priests
be
clothed
with
righteousness;
and
let
thy
saints
shout
for
joy.
For
thy
servant
David’s
sake
turn
not
away
the
face
of
thine
anointed.
The
LORD
hath
sworn
unto
David
in
truth;
he
will
not
turn
from
it:
of
the
fruit
of
thy
body
will
I
set
upon
thy
throne.
If
thy
children
will
keep
my
covenant
and
my
testimony
that
I
shall
teach
them,
their
children
also
shall
sit
upon
thy
throne
for
evermore.
For
the
LORD
hath
chosen
Zion;
he
hath
desired
it
for
his
habitation.
This
is
my
resting
place
for
ever:
here
will
I
dwell;
for
I
have
desired
it.
I
will
abundantly
bless
her
provision:
I
will
satisfy
her
poor
with
bread.
Her
priests
also
will
I
clothe
with
salvation:
and
her
saints
shall
shout
aloud
for
joy.
There
will
I
make
the
horn
of
David
to
bud:
I
have
ordained
a
lamp
for
mine
anointed.
His
enemies
will
I
clothe
with
shame:
but
upon
himself
shall
his
crown
flourish.
A Song of Ascents; of David.
Behold,
how
good
and
how
pleasant
it
is
for
brethren
to
dwell
together
in
unity!
It
is
like
the
precious
oil
upon
the
head,
that
ran
down
upon
the
beard,
even
Aaron’s
beard;
that
came
down
upon
the
skirt
of
his
garments;
Like
the
dew
of
Hermon,
that
cometh
down
upon
the
mountains
of
Zion:
for
there
the
LORD
commanded
the
blessing,
even
life
for
evermore.
A Song of Ascents.
Behold,
bless
ye
the
LORD,
all
ye
servants
of
the
LORD,
which
by
night
stand
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Lift
up
your
hands
to
the
sanctuary,
and
bless
ye
the
LORD.
The
LORD
bless
thee
out
of
Zion;
even
he
that
made
heaven
and
earth.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
ye
the
name
of
the
LORD;
praise
him,
O
ye
servants
of
the
LORD:
Ye
that
stand
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
in
the
courts
of
the
house
of
our
God.
Praise
ye
the
LORD;
for
the
LORD
is
good:
sing
praises
unto
his
name;
for
it
is
pleasant.
For
the
LORD
hath
chosen
Jacob
unto
himself,
and
Israel
for
his
peculiar
treasure.
For
I
know
that
the
LORD
is
great,
and
that
our
Lord
is
above
all
gods.
Whatsoever
the
LORD
pleased,
that
hath
he
done,
in
heaven
and
in
earth,
in
the
seas
and
in
all
deeps.
He
causeth
the
vapours
to
ascend
from
the
ends
of
the
earth;
he
maketh
lightnings
for
the
rain;
he
bringeth
forth
the
wind
out
of
his
treasuries.
Who
smote
the
firstborn
of
Egypt,
both
of
man
and
beast.
He
sent
signs
and
wonders
into
the
midst
of
thee,
O
Egypt,
upon
Pharaoh,
and
upon
all
his
servants.
Who
smote
many
nations,
and
slew
mighty
kings;
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
and
Og
king
of
Bashan,
and
all
the
kingdoms
of
Canaan:
And
gave
their
land
for
an
heritage,
an
heritage
unto
Israel
his
people.
Thy
name,
O
LORD,
endureth
for
ever;
thy
memorial,
O
LORD,
throughout
all
generations.
For
the
LORD
shall
judge
his
people,
and
repent
himself
concerning
his
servants.
The
idols
of
the
nations
are
silver
and
gold,
the
work
of
men’s
hands.
They
have
mouths,
but
they
speak
not;
eyes
have
they,
but
they
see
not;
They
have
ears,
but
they
hear
not;
neither
is
there
any
breath
in
their
mouths.
They
that
make
them
shall
be
like
unto
them;
yea,
every
one
that
trusteth
in
them.
O
house
of
Israel,
bless
ye
the
LORD:
O
house
of
Aaron,
bless
ye
the
LORD:
O
house
of
Levi,
bless
ye
the
LORD:
ye
that
fear
the
LORD,
bless
ye
the
LORD.
Blessed
be
the
LORD
out
of
Zion,
who
dwelleth
at
Jerusalem.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
O
GIVE
thanks
unto
the
LORD;
for
he
is
good:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
O
give
thanks
unto
the
God
of
gods:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
O
give
thanks
unto
the
Lord
of
lords:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
To
him
who
alone
doeth
great
wonders:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
To
him
that
by
understanding
made
the
heavens:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
To
him
that
spread
forth
the
earth
above
the
waters:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
To
him
that
made
great
lights:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
The
sun
to
rule
by
day:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
The
moon
and
stars
to
rule
by
night:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
To
him
that
smote
Egypt
in
their
firstborn:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
And
brought
out
Israel
from
among
them:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
With
a
strong
hand,
and
with
a
stretched
out
arm:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
To
him
which
divided
the
Red
Sea
in
sunder:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
And
made
Israel
to
pass
through
the
midst
of
it:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
But
overthrew
Pharaoh
and
his
host
in
the
Red
Sea:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
To
him
which
led
his
people
through
the
wilderness:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
To
him
which
smote
great
kings:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
And
slew
famous
kings:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
And
Og
king
of
Bashan:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
And
gave
their
land
for
an
heritage:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
Even
an
heritage
unto
Israel
his
servant:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
Who
remembered
us
in
our
low
estate:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
And
hath
delivered
us
from
our
adversaries:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
He
giveth
food
to
all
flesh:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
O
give
thanks
unto
the
God
of
heaven:
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever.
By
the
rivers
of
Babylon,
there
we
sat
down,
yea,
we
wept,
when
we
remembered
Zion.
Upon
the
willows
in
the
midst
thereof
we
hanged
up
our
harps.
For
there
they
that
led
us
captive
required
of
us
songs,
and
they
that
wasted
us
required
of
us
mirth,
saying,
Sing
us
one
of
the
songs
of
Zion.
How
shall
we
sing
the
LORD’S
song
in
a
strange
land?
If
I
forget
thee,
O
Jerusalem,
let
my
right
hand
forget
her
cunning.
Let
my
tongue
cleave
to
the
roof
of
my
mouth,
if
I
remember
thee
not;
if
I
prefer
not
Jerusalem
above
my
chief
joy.
Remember,
O
LORD,
against
the
children
of
Edom
the
day
of
Jerusalem;
who
said,
Rase
it,
rase
it,
even
to
the
foundation
thereof.
O
daughter
of
Babylon,
that
art
to
be
destroyed;
happy
shall
he
be,
that
rewardeth
thee
as
thou
hast
served
us.
Happy
shall
he
be,
that
taketh
and
dasheth
thy
little
ones
against
the
rock.
A Psalm
of David.
I
will
give
thee
thanks
with
my
whole
heart:
before
the
gods
will
I
sing
praises
unto
thee.
I
will
worship
toward
thy
holy
temple,
and
give
thanks
unto
thy
name
for
thy
lovingkindness
and
for
thy
truth:
for
thou
hast
magnified
thy
word
above
all
thy
name.
In
the
day
that
I
called
thou
answeredst
me,
thou
didst
encourage
me
with
strength
in
my
soul.
All
the
kings
of
the
earth
shall
give
thee
thanks,
O
LORD,
for
they
have
heard
the
words
of
thy
mouth.
Yea,
they
shall
sing
of
the
ways
of
the
LORD;
for
great
is
the
glory
of
the
LORD.
For
though
the
LORD
be
high,
yet
hath
he
respect
unto
the
lowly:
but
the
haughty
he
knoweth
from
afar.
Though
I
walk
in
the
midst
of
trouble,
thou
wilt
revive
me;
thou shalt
stretch
forth
thine
hand
against
the
wrath
of
mine
enemies,
and
thy
right
hand
shall
save
me.
The
LORD
will
perfect
that
which concerneth
me:
thy
mercy,
O
LORD,
endureth
for
ever;
forsake
not
the
works
of
thine
own
hands.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
LORD,
thou
hast
searched
me,
and
known
me.
Thou
knowest
my
downsitting
and
mine
uprising,
thou
understandest
my
thought
afar
off.
Thou
searchest
out
my
path
and
my
lying
down,
and
art
acquainted
with
all
my
ways.
For
there
is
not
a
word
in
my
tongue,
but,
lo,
O
LORD,
thou
knowest
it
altogether.
Thou
hast
beset
me
behind
and
before,
and
laid
thine
hand
upon
me.
Such
knowledge
is
too
wonderful
for
me;
it
is
high,
I
cannot
attain
unto
it.
Whither
shall
I
from
thy
spirit?
or
whither
shall
I
flee
from
thy
presence?
If
I
ascend
up
into
heaven,
thou
art
there:
if
I
make
my
bed
in
Sheol,
behold,
thou
art
there.
If
I
take
the
wings
of
the
morning,
and
dwell
in
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
sea;
Even
there
shall
thy
hand
lead
me,
and
thy
right
hand
shall
hold
me.
If
I
say,
Surely
the
darkness
shall
overwhelm
me,
and
the
light
about
me
shall
be
night;
Even
the
darkness
hideth
not
from
thee,
but
the
night
shineth
as
the
day:
the
darkness
and
the
light
are
both
alike
to
thee.
For
thou
hast
possessed
my
reins:
thou
hast
covered
me
in
my
mother’s
womb.
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee;
for
I
am
fearfully
and
wonderfully
made:
wonderful
are
thy
works;
and
that
my
soul
knoweth
right
well.
My
frame
was
not
hidden
from
thee,
when
I
was
made
in
secret,
and curiously
wrought
in
the
lowest
parts
of
the
earth.
Thine
eyes
did
see
mine
unperfect
substance,
and
in
thy
book
were
all
my
members
written,
which
day
by
day
were
fashioned,
when
as
yet
there
was
none
of
them.
How
precious
also
are
thy
thoughts
unto
me,
O
God!
how
great
is
the
sum
of
them!
If
I
should
count
them,
they
are
more
in
number
than
the
sand:
when
I
awake,
I
am
still
with
thee.
Surely
thou
wilt
slay
the
wicked,
O
God:
depart
from
me
therefore,
ye
bloodthirsty
men.
For
they
speak
against
thee
wickedly,
and
thine
enemies
take
thy
name
in
vain.
Do
not
I
hate
them,
O
LORD,
that
hate
thee?
and
am
not
I
grieved
with
those
that
rise
up
against
thee?
I
hate
them
with
perfect
hatred:
I
count
them
mine
enemies.
Search
me,
O
God,
and
know
my
heart:
try
me
and
know
my
thoughts:
And
see
if
there
be
any
way
of
wickedness
in
me,
and
lead
me
in
the
way
everlasting.
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
Deliver
me,
O
LORD,
from
the
evil
man;
preserve
me
from
the
violent
man:
Which
imagine
mischiefs
in
their
heart;
continually
do
they
gather
themselves
together
for
war.
They
have
sharpened
their
tongue
like
a
serpent;
adders’
poison
is
under
their
lips.
Selah
Keep
me,
O
LORD,
from
the
hands
of
the
wicked;
preserve
me
from
the
violent
man:
Who
have
purposed
to
thrust
aside
my
steps.
The
proud
have
hid
a
snare
for
me,
and
cords;
they
have
spread
a
net
by
the
way
side;
they
have
set
gins
for
me.
Selah
I
said
unto
the
LORD,
Thou
art
my
God:
give
ear
unto
the
voice
of
my
supplications,
O
LORD.
O
GOD
the
Lord,
the
strength
of
my
salvation,
thou
hast
covered
my
head
in
the
day
of
battle.
Grant
not,
O
LORD,
the
desires
of
the
wicked;
further
not
his
evil
device;
lest
they
exalt
themselves.
Selah
As
for
the
head
of
those
that
compass
me
about,
let
the
mischief
of
their
own
lips
cover
them.
Let
burning
coals
fall
upon
them:
let
them
be
cast
into
the
fire;
into
deep
pits,
that
they
rise
not
up
again.
An
evil
speaker
shall
not
be
established
in
the
earth:
evil
shall
hunt
the
violent
man
to
overthrow
him.
I
know
that
the
LORD
will
maintain
the
cause
of
the
afflicted,
and
the
right
of
the
needy.
Surely
the
righteous
shall
give
thanks
unto
thy
name:
the
upright
shall
dwell
in
thy
presence.
A Psalm of David.
LORD,
I
have
called
upon
thee;
make
haste
unto
me:
give
ear
unto
my
voice,
when
I
call
unto
thee.
Let
my
prayer
be
set
forth
as
incense
before
thee;
the
lifting
up
of
my
hands
as
the
evening
sacrifice.
Set
a
watch,
O
LORD,
before
my
mouth;
keep
the
door
of
my tips.
Incline
not
my
heart
to
any
evil
thing,
to
be
occupied
in
deeds
of
wickedness
with
men
that
work
iniquity:
and
let
me
not
eat
of
their
dainties.
Let
the
righteous
smite
me,
it
shall
be
a
kindness;
and
let
him
reprove
me,
it
shall
be
as
oil
upon
the
head;
let
not
my
head
refuse
it:
for
even
in
their
wickedness
shall
my
prayer
continue.
Their
judges
are
thrown
down
by
the
sides
of
the
rock;
and
they
shall
hear
my
words;
for
they
are
sweet.
As
when
one ploweth
and
cleaveth
the
earth,
our
bones
are
scattered
at
the
grave’s
mouth.
For
mine
eyes
are
unto
thee,
O
GOD
the
Lord:
in
thee
do
I
put
my
trust;
leave
not
my
soul
destitute.
Keep
me
from
the
snare
which
they
have
laid
for
me,
and
from
the
gins
of
the
workers
of
iniquity.
Let
the
wicked
fall
into
their
own
nets,
whilst
that
I
withal
escape.
Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer.
I
cry
with
my
voice
unto
the
LORD;
with
my
voice
unto
the
LORD
do
I
make
supplication.
I
pour
out
my
complaint
before
him;
I
shew
before
him
my
trouble.
When
my
spirit
was
overwhelmed
within
me,
thou
knewest
my
path.
In
the
way
wherein
I
walk
have
they
hidden
a
snare
for
me.
Look
on
my
right
hand,
and
see;
for
there
is
no
man
that
knoweth
me:
refuge
hath
failed
me;
no
man
careth
for
my
soul.
I
cried
unto
thee,
O
LORD;
I
said,
Thou
art
my
refuge,
my
portion
in
the
land
of
the
living.
Attend
unto
my
cry;
for
I
am
brought
very
low:
deliver
me
from
my
persecutors;
for
they
are
stronger
than
I.
Bring
my
soul
out
of
prison,
that
I
may
give
thanks
unto
thy
name:
the
righteous
shall
compass
me
about;
for
thou shalt
deal
bountifully
with
me.
A Psalm of David.
Hear
my
prayer,
O
LORD;
give
ear
to
my
supplications:
in
thy
faithfulness
answer
me,
and
in
thy
righteousness.
And
enter
not
into
judgment
with
thy
servant;
for
in
thy
sight
shall
no
man
living
be
justified.
For
the
enemy
hath
persecuted
my
soul;
he
hath
smitten
my
life
down
to
the
ground:
he
hath
made
me
to
dwell
in
dark
places,
as
those
that
have
been
long
dead.
Therefore
is
my
spirit
overwhelmed
within
me;
my
heart
within
me
is
desolate.
I
remember
the
days
of
old;
I
meditate
on
all
thy
doings:
I
muse
on
the
work
of
thy
hands.
I
spread
forth
my
hands
unto
thee:
my
soul
thirsteth
after
thee,
as
a
weary
land.
Selah
Make
haste
to
answer
me,
O
LORD;
my
spirit
faileth:
hide
not
thy
face
from
me;
lest
I
become
like
them
that
go
down
into
the
pit.
Cause
me
to
hear
thy
lovingkindness
in
the
morning;
for
in
thee
do
I
trust:
cause
me
to
know
the
way
wherein
I
should
walk;
for
I
lift
up
my
soul
unto
thee.
Deliver
me,
O
LORD,
from
mine
enemies:
I
flee
unto
thee
to
hide
me.
Teach
me
to
do
thy
will;
for
thou
art
my
God:
thy
spirit
is
good;
lead
me
in
the
land
of
uprightness.
Quicken
me,
O
LORD,
for
thy
name’s
sake:
in
thy
righteousness
bring
my
soul
out
of
trouble.
And
in
thy
lovingkindness
cut
off
mine
enemies,
and
destroy
all
them
that
afflict
my
soul;
for
I
am
thy
servant.
A Psalm off
David.
Blessed
be
the
LORD
my
rock,
which
teacheth
my
hands
to
war,
and
my
fingers
to
fight:
My
lovingkindness,
and
my
fortress,
my
high
tower,
and
my
deliverer;
my
shield,
and
he
in
whom
I
trust;
who
subdueth
my
people
under
me.
LORD,
what
is
man,
that
thou
takest
knowledge
of
him?
or
the
son
of
man,
that
thou
makest
account
of
him?
Man
is
like
to
vanity:
his
days
are
as
a
shadow
that
passeth
away.
Bow
thy
heavens,
O
LORD,
and
come
down:
touch
the
mountains,
and
they
shall
smoke.
Cast
forth
lightning,
and
scatter
them;
send
out
thine
arrows,
and discomfit
them.
Stretch
forth
thine
hand
from
above;
rescue
me,
and
deliver
me
out
of
great
waters,
out
of
the
hand
of
strangers;
Whose
mouth
speaketh
vanity,
and
their
right
hand
is
a
right
hand
of
falsehood.
I
will
sing
a
new
song
unto
thee,
O
God:
upon
a
psaltery
of
ten
strings
will
I
sing
praises
unto
thee.
It
is
he
that
giveth
salvation
unto
kings:
who
rescueth
David
his
servant
from
the
hurtful
sword.
Rescue
me,
and
deliver
me
out
of
the
hand
of
strangers,
whose
mouth
speaketh
vanity,
and
their
right
hand
is
a
right
hand
of
falsehood.
When
our
sons
shall
be
as
plants
grown
up
in
their
youth;
and
our
daughters
as
corner
stones
hewn
after
the
fashion
of
a
palace;
When
our
garners
are
full,
affording
all
manner
of
store;
and
our
sheep
bring
forth
thousands
and
ten
thousands
in
our
fields;
When
our
oxen
are
well
laden;
when
there
is
no
breaking
in,
and
no
going
forth,
and
no
outcry
in
our
streets;
Happy
is
the
people,
that
is
in
such
a
case:
yea,
happy
is
the
people,
whose
God
is
the
LORD.
A Psalm of
praise; of David.
I
will
extol
thee,
my
God,
O
King;
and
I
will
bless
thy
name
for
ever
and
ever.
Every
day
will
I
bless
thee;
and
I
will
praise
thy
name
for
ever
and
ever.
Great
is
the
LORD,
and
highly
to
be
praised;
and
his
greatness
is
unsearchable.
One
generation
shall
laud
thy
works
to
another,
and
shall
declare
thy
mighty
acts.
Of
the
glorious
majesty
of
thine
honour,
and
of
thy
wondrous
works,
will
I
meditate.
And
men
shall
speak
of
the
might
of
thy
terrible
acts;
and
I
will
declare
thy
greatness.
They
shall
utter
the
memory
of
thy
great
goodness,
and
shall
sing
of
thy
righteousness.
The
LORD
is
gracious,
and
full
of
compassion;
slow
to
anger,
and
of
great
mercy.
The
LORD
is
good
to
all;
and
his
tender
mercies
are
over
all
his
works.
All
thy
works
shall
give
thanks
unto
thee,
O
LORD;
and
thy
saints
shall
bless
thee.
They
shall
speak
of
the
glory
of
thy
kingdom,
and
talk
of
thy
power;
To
make
known
to
the
sons
of
men
his
mighty
acts,
and
the
glory
of
the
majesty
of
his
kingdom.
Thy
kingdom
is
an
everlasting
kingdom,
and
thy
dominion
endureth
throughout
all
generations.
The
LORD
upholdeth
all
that
fall,
and
raiseth
up
all
those
that
be
bowed
down.
The
eyes
of
all
wait
upon
thee;
and
thou
givest
them
their
meat
in
due
season.
Thou
openest
thine
hand,
and
satisfiest
the
desire
of
every
living
thing.
The
LORD
is
righteous
in
all
his
ways,
and
gracious
in
all
his
works.
The
LORD
is
nigh
unto
all
them
that
call
upon
him,
to
all
that
call
upon
him
in
truth.
He
will
fulfill
the
desire
of
them
that
fear
him;
he
also
will
hear
their
cry,
and
will
save
them.
The
LORD
preserveth
all
them
that
love
him;
but
all
the
wicked
will
he
destroy.
My
mouth
shall
speak
the
praise
of
the
LORD;
and
let
all
flesh
bless
his
holy
name
for
ever
and
ever.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
the
LORD,
O
my
soul.
While
I
live
will
I
praise
the
LORD:
I
will
sing
praises
unto
my
God
while
I
have
any
being.
Put
not
your
trust
in
princes,
nor
in
the
son
of
man,
in
whom
there
is
no
help.
His
breath
goeth
forth,
he
returneth
to
his
earth;
in
that
very
day
his
thoughts
perish.
Happy
is
he
that
hath
the
God
of
Jacob
for
his
help,
whose
hope
is
in
the
LORD
his
God:
Which
made
heaven
and
earth,
the
sea,
and
all
that
in
them
is;
which
keepeth
truth
for
ever:
Which
executeth
judgment
for
the
oppressed;
which
giveth
food
to
the
hungry:
the
LORD
looseth
the
prisoners;
The
LORD
openeth
the
eyes
of
the
blind;
the
LORD
raiseth
up
them
that
are
bowed
down;
the
LORD
loveth
the
righteous;
The
LORD
preserveth
the
strangers;
he
upholdeth
the
fatherless
and
widow;
but
the
way
of
the
wicked
he
turneth
upside
down.
The
LORD
shall
reign
for
ever,
thy
God,
O
Zion,
unto
all
generations.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
ye
the
LORD;
for
it
is
good
to
sing
praises
unto
our
God;
for
it
is
pleasant,
and
praise
is
comely.
The
LORD
doth
build
up
Jerusalem;
he
gathereth
together
the
outcasts
of
Israel.
He
healeth
the
broken
in
heart,
and
bindeth
up
their
wounds.
He
telleth
the
number
of
the
stars;
he
giveth
them
all
their
names.
Great
is
our
Lord,
and
mighty
in
power;
his
understanding
is
infinite.
The
LORD
upholdeth
the
meek:
he
bringeth
the
wicked
down
to
the
ground.
Sing
unto
the
LORD
with
thanksgiving;
sing
praises
upon
the
harp
unto
our
God:
Who
covereth
the
heaven
with
clouds,
who
prepareth
rain
for
the
earth,
who
maketh
grass
to
grow
upon
the
mountains.
He
giveth
to
the
beast
his
food,
and
to
the
young
ravens
which
cry.
He
delighteth
not
in
the
strength
of
the
horse:
he
taketh
no
pleasure
in
the
legs
of
a
man.
The
LORD
taketh
pleasure
in
them
that
fear
him,
in
those
that
hope
in
his
mercy.
Praise
the
LORD,
O
Jerusalem;
praise
thy
God,
O
Zion.
For
he
hath
strengthened
the
bars
of
thy
gates;
he
hath
blessed
thy
children
within
thee.
He
maketh
peace
in
thy
borders;
he
filleth
thee
with
the
finest
of
the
wheat.
He
sendeth
out
his
commandment
upon
earth;
his
word
runneth
very
swiftly.
He
giveth
snow
like
wool;
he
scattereth
the hoar
frost
like
ashes.
He
casteth
forth
his
ice
like
morsels:
who
can
stand
before
his
cold?
He
sendeth
out
his
word,
and
melteth
them:
he
causeth
his
wind
to
blow,
and
the
waters
flow.
He
sheweth
his
word
unto
Jacob,
his
statutes
and
his
judgments
unto
Israel.
He
hath
not
dealt
so
with
any
nation:
and
as
for
his
judgments,
they
have
not
known
them.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
ye
the
LORD
from
the
heavens:
praise
him
in
the
heights.
Praise
ye
him,
all
his
angels:
praise
ye
him,
all
his
host.
Praise
ye
him,
sun
and
moon;
praise
him,
all
ye
stars
of
light.
Praise
him,
ye
heavens
of
heavens,
and
ye
waters
that
be
above
the
heavens.
Let
them
praise
the
name
of
the
LORD:
for
he
commanded,
and
they
were
created.
He
hath
also
stablished
them
for
ever
and
ever:
he
hath
made
a
decree
which
shall
not
pass
away.
Praise
the
LORD
from
the
earth,
ye
dragons,
and
all
deeps:
Fire
and
hail,
snow
and
vapour;
stormy
wind,
fulfilling
his
word:
Mountains
and
all
hills;
fruitful
trees
and
all
cedars:
Beasts
and
all
cattle;
creeping
things
and
flying
fowl:
Kings
of
the
earth
and
all
peoples;
princes
and
all
judges
of
the
earth:
Both
young
men
and
maidens;
old
men
and
children:
Let
them
praise
the
name
of
the
LORD;
for
his
name
alone
is
exalted:
his
glory
is
above
the
earth
and
heaven.
And
he
hath
lifted
up
the
horn
of
his
people,
the
praise
of
all
his
saints;
even
of
the
children
of
Israel,
a
people
near
unto
him.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Sing
unto
the
LORD
a
new
song,
and
his
praise
in
the
assembly
of
the
saints.
Let
Israel
rejoice
in
him
that
made
him:
let
the
children
of
Zion
be
joyful
in
their
King.
Let
them
praise
his
name
in
the
dance:
let
them
sing
praises
unto
him
with
the
timbrel
and
harp.
For
the
LORD
taketh
pleasure
in
his
people:
he
will
beautify
the
meek
with
salvation.
Let
the
saints
exult
in
glory:
let
them
sing
for
joy
upon
their
beds.
Let
the
high
praises
of
God
be
in
their
mouth,
and
a
two-edged
sword
in
their
hand;
To
execute
vengeance
upon
the
nations,
and
punishments
upon
the
peoples;
To
bind
their
king’s
with
chains,
and
their
nobles
with
fetters
of
iron;
To
execute
upon
them
the
judgment
written:
this
honour
have
all
his
saints.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
Praise
God
in
his
sanctuary:
praise
him
in
the
firmament
of
his
power.
Praise
him
for
his
mighty
acts:
praise
him
according
to
his
excellent
greatness.
Praise
him
with
the
sound
of
the
trumpet:
praise
him
with
the
psaltery
and
harp.
Praise
him
with
the
timbrel
and
dance:
praise
him
with
stringed
instruments
and
the
pipe.
Praise
him
upon
the
loud
cymbals:
praise
him
upon
the
high
sounding
cymbals.
Let
every
thing
that
hath
breath
praise
the
LORD.
Praise
ye
the
LORD.
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PROVERBS
Pro
THE PROVERBS.
The
proverbs
of
Solomon
the
son
of
David,
king
of
Israel:
To
know
wisdom
and
instruction;
to
discern
the
words
of
understanding;
To
receive
instruction
in
wise dealing,
in
righteousness
and
judgment
and
equity;
To
give
subtilty
to
the
simple,
to
the
young
man
knowledge
and
discretion:
That
the
wise
man
may
hear,
and
increase
in
learning;
and
that
the
man
of
understanding
may
attain
unto
sound
counsels:
To
understand
a
proverb,
and
a
figure;
the
words
of
the
wise,
and
their
dark
sayings.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
is
the
beginning
of
knowledge:
but
the
foolish
despise
wisdom
and
instruction.
My
son,
hear
the
instruction
of
thy
father,
and
forsake
not
the
law
of
thy
mother:
For
they
shall
be
a chaplet
of
grace
unto
thy
head,
and
chains
about
thy
neck.
My
son,
if
sinners
entice
thee,
consent
thou
not.
If
they
say,
Come
with
us,
let
us
lay
wait
for
blood,
let
us
lurk
privily
for
the
innocent
without
cause;
Let
us
swallow
them
up
alive
as
Sheol,
and
whole,
as
those
that
go
down
into
the
pit;
We
shall
find
all
precious
substance,
we
shall
fill
our
houses
with
spoil;
Thou shalt
cast
thy
lot
among
us;
we
will
all
have
one
purse:
My
son,
walk
not
thou
in
the
way
with
them;
refrain
thy
foot
from
their
path:
For
their
feet
run
to
evil,
and
they
make
haste
to
shed
blood.
For
in
vain
is
the
net
spread,
in
the
eyes
of
any
bird:
And
these
lay
wait
for
their
own
blood,
they
lurk
privily
for
their
own
lives.
So
are
the
ways
of
every
one
that
is
greedy
of
gain;
it
taketh
away
the
life
of
the
owners
thereof.
Wisdom
crieth
aloud
in
the
street;
she
uttereth
her
voice
in
the
broad
places;
She
crieth
in
the
chief
place
of
concourse;
at
the
entering
in
of
the
gates,
in
the
city,
she
uttereth
her
words:
How
long,
ye
simple
ones,
will
ye
love
simplicity?
and
scorners
delight
them
in
scorning,
and
fools
hate
knowledge?
Turn
you
at
my
reproof:
behold,
I
will
pour
out
my
spirit
unto
you,
I
will
make
known
my
words
unto
you.
Because
I
have
called,
and
ye
refused;
I
have
stretched
out
my
hand,
and
no
man
regarded;
But
ye
have
set
at
nought
all
my
counsel,
and
would
none
of
my
reproof:
I
also
will
laugh
in
the
day
of
your
calamity;
I
will
mock
when
your
fear
cometh;
When
your
fear
cometh
as
a
storm,
and
your
calamity
cometh
on
as
a
whirlwind;
when
distress
and
anguish
come
upon
you.
Then
shall
they
call
upon
me,
but
I
will
not
answer;
they
shall
seek
me
diligently,
but
they
shall
not
find
me:
For
that
they
hated
knowledge,
and
did
not
choose
the
fear
of
the
LORD:
They
would
none
of
my
counsel;
they
despised
all
my
reproof:
Therefore
shall
they
eat
of
the
fruit
of
their
own
way,
and
be
filled
with
their
own
devices.
For
the
backsliding
of
the
simple
shall
slay
them,
and
the
prosperity
of
fools
shall
destroy
them.
But
whoso
hearkeneth
unto
me
shall
dwell
securely,
and
shall
be
quiet
without
fear
of
evil.
My
son,
if
thou
wilt
receive
my
words,
and
lay
up
my
commandments
with
thee;
So
that
thou
incline
thine
ear
unto
wisdom,
and
apply
thine
heart
to
understanding;
Yea,
if
thou
cry
after
discernment,
and
lift
up
thy
voice
for
understanding;
If
thou
seek
her
as
silver,
and
search
for
her
as
for
hid
treasures;
Then shalt
thou
understand
the
fear
of
the
LORD,
and
find
the
knowledge
of
God.
For
the
LORD
giveth
wisdom;
out
of
his
mouth
cometh
knowledge
and
understanding:
He
layeth
up
sound
wisdom
for
the
upright,
he
is
a
shield
to
them
that
walk
in
integrity;
That
he
may
guard
the
paths
of
judgment,
and
preserve
the
way
of
his
saints.
Then shalt
thou
understand
righteousness
and
judgment,
and
equity,
yea,
every
good
path.
For
wisdom
shall
enter
into
thine
heart,
and
knowledge
shall
be
pleasant
unto
thy
soul;
Discretion
shall
watch
over
thee,
understanding
shall
keep
thee:
To
deliver
thee
from
the
way
of
evil,
from
the
men
that
speak
froward
things;
Who
forsake
the
paths
of
uprightness,
to
walk
in
the
ways
of
darkness;
Who
rejoice
to
do
evil,
and
delight
in
the
frowardness
of
evil;
Who
are
crooked
in
their
ways,
and
perverse
in
their
paths:
To
deliver
thee
from
the
strange
woman,
even
from
the
stranger
which
flattereth
with
her
words;
Which
forsaketh
the
friend
of
her
youth,
and
forgetteth
the
covenant
of
her
God:
For
her
house
inclineth
unto
death,
and
her
paths
unto
the
dead:
None
that
go
unto
her
return
again,
neither
do
they
attain
unto
the
paths
of
life:
That
thou
mayest
walk
in
the
way
of
good
men,
and
keep
the
paths
of
the
righteous.
For
the
upright
shall
dwell
in
the
land,
and
the
perfect
shall
remain
in
it.
But
the
wicked
shall
be
cut
off
from
the
land,
and
they
that
deal
treacherously
shall
be
rooted
out
of
it.
My
son,
forget
not
my
law;
but
let
thine
heart
keep
my
commandments:
For
length
of
days,
and
years
of
life,
and
peace,
shall
they
add
to
thee.
Let
not
mercy
and
truth
forsake
thee:
bind
them
about
thy
neck;
write
them
upon
the
table
of
thine
heart:
So shalt
thou
find
favour
and
good
understanding
in
the
sight
of
God
and
man.
Trust
in
the
LORD
with
all
thine
heart,
and
lean
not
upon
thine
own
understanding:
In
all
thy
ways
acknowledge
him,
and
he
shall
direct
thy
paths.
Be
not
wise
in
thine
own
eyes;
fear
the
LORD,
and
depart
from
evil:
It
shall
be
health
to
thy
navel,
and
marrow
to
thy
bones.
Honour
the
LORD
with
thy
substance,
and
with
the
firstfruits
of
all
thine
increase:
So
shall
thy
barns
be
filled
with
plenty,
and
thy
vats
shall
overflow
with
new
wine.
My
son,
despise
not
the
chastening
of
the
LORD;
neither
be
weary
of
his
reproof:
For
whom
the
LORD
loveth
he
reproveth;
even
as
a
father
the
son
in
whom
he
delighteth.
Happy
is
the
man
that
findeth
wisdom,
and
the
man
that
getteth
understanding.
For
the
merchandise
of
it
is
better
than
the
merchandise
of
silver,
and
the
gain
thereof
than
fine
gold.
She
is
more
precious
than
rubies:
and
none
of
the
things
thou
canst
desire
are
to
be
compared
unto
her.
Length
of
days
is
in
her
right
had;
in
her
left
hand
are
riches
and
honour.
Her
ways
are
ways
of
pleasantness,
and
all
her
paths
are
peace.
She
is
a
tree
of
life
to
them
that
lay
hold
upon
her:
and
happy
is
every
one
that
retaineth
her.
The
LORD
by
wisdom
founded
the
earth;
by
understanding
he
established
the
heavens.
By
his
knowledge
the
depths
were
broken
up,
and
the
skies
drop
down
the
dew.
My
son,
let
not
them
depart
from
thine
eyes;
keep
sound
wisdom
and
discretion;
So
shall
they
be
life
unto
thy
soul,
and
grace
to
thy
neck.
Then shalt
thou
walk
in
thy
way
securely,
and
thy
foot
shall
not
stumble.
When
thou
liest
down,
thou shalt
not
be
afraid:
yea,
thou shalt
lie
down,
and
thy
sleep
shall
be
sweet.
Be
not
afraid
of
sudden
fear,
neither
of
the
desolation
of
the
wicked,
when
it
cometh:
For
the
LORD
shall
be
thy
confidence,
and
shall
keep
thy
foot
from
being
taken.
Withhold
not
good
from
them
to
whom
it
is
due,
when
it
is
in
the
power
of
thine
hand
to
do
it.
Say
not
unto
thy
neighbour,
Go,
and
come
again,
and
tomorrow
I
will
give;
when
thou
hast
it
by
thee.
Devise
not
evil
against
thy
neighbour,
seeing
he
dwelleth
securely
by
thee.
Strive
not
with
a
man
without
cause,
if
he
have
done
thee
no
harm.
Envy
thou
not
the
man
of
violence,
and
choose
none
of
his
ways.
For
the
perverse
is
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
but
his
secret
is
with
the
upright.
The
curse
of
the
LORD
is
in
the
house
of
the
wicked;
but
he
blesseth
the
habitation
of
the
righteous.
Surely
he
scorneth
the
scorners,
but
he
giveth
grace
unto
the
lowly.
The
wise
shall
inherit
glory;
but
shame
shall
be
the
promotion
of
fools.
Hear,
my
sons,
the
instruction
of
a
father,
and
attend
to
know
understanding:
For
I
give
you
good
doctrine;
forsake
ye
not
my
law.
For
I
was
a
son
unto
my
father,
tender
and
only
beloved
in
the
sight
of
my
mother.
And
he
taught
me,
and
said
unto
me,
Let
thine
heart
retain
my
words;
keep
my
commandments,
and
live:
Get
wisdom,
get
understanding;
forget
it
not,
neither
decline
from
the
words
of
my
mouth:
Forsake
her
not,
and
she
shall
preserve
thee;
love
her,
and
she
shall
keep
thee.
Wisdom
is
the
principal
thing;
therefore
get
wisdom:
yea,
with
all
thou
hast
gotten
get
understanding.
Exalt
her,
and
she
shall
promote
thee:
she
shall
bring
thee
to
honour,
when
thou
dost
embrace
her.
She
shall
give
to
thine
head
a chaplet
of
grace:
a
crown
of
beauty
shall
she
deliver
to
thee.
Hear,
O
my
son,
and
receive
my
sayings;
and
the
years
of
thy
life
shall
be
many.
I
have
taught
thee
in
the
way
of
wisdom;
I
have
led
thee
in
paths
of
uprightness.
When
thou
goest,
thy
steps
shall
not
be
straitened;
and
if
thou
runnest,
thou shalt
not
stumble.
Take
fast
hold
of
instruction;
let
her
not
go:
keep
her;
for
she
is
thy
life.
Enter
not
into
the
path
of
the
wicked,
and
walk
not
in
the
way
of
evil
men.
Avoid
it,
pass
not
by
it;
turn
from
it,
and
pass
on.
For
they
sleep
not,
except
they
have
done
mischief;
and
their
sleep
is
taken
away,
unless
they
cause
some
to
fall.
For
they
eat
the
bread
of
wickedness,
and
drink
the
wine
of
violence.
But
the
path
of
the
righteous
is
as
the
shining
light,
that
shineth
more
and
more
unto
the
perfect
day.
The
way
of
the
wicked
is
as
darkness:
they
know
not
at
what
they
stumble.
My
son,
attend
to
my
words;
incline
thine
ear
unto
my
sayings.
Let
them
not
depart
from
thine
eyes;
keep
them
in
the
midst
of
thine
heart.
For
they
are
life
unto
those
that
find
them,
and
health
to
all
their
flesh.
Keep
thy
heart
with
all
diligence;
for
out
of
it
are
the
issues
of
life.
Put
away
from
thee
a
froward
mouth,
and
perverse
lips
put
far
from
thee.
Let
thine
eyes
look
right
on,
and
let
thine
eyelids
look
straight
before
thee.
Make
level
the
path
of
thy
feet,
and
let
all
thy
ways
be
established.
Turn
not
to
the
right
hand
nor
to
the
left:
remove
thy
foot
from
evil.
My
son,
attend
unto
my
wisdom;
incline
thine
ear
to
my
understanding:
That
thou
mayest
preserve
discretion,
and
that
thy
lips
may
keep
knowledge.
For
the
lips
of
a
strange
woman
drop
honey,
and
her
mouth
is
smoother
than
oil:
But
her
latter
end
is
bitter
as
wormwood,
sharp
as
a
two-edged
sword.
Her
feet
go
down
to
death;
her
steps
take
hold
on
Sheol;
So
that
she
findeth
not
the
level
path
of
life:
her
ways
are
unstable
and
she
knoweth
it
not.
Now
therefore,
my
sons,
hearken
unto
me,
and
depart
not
from
the
words
of
my
mouth.
Remove
thy
way
far
from
her,
and
come
not
nigh
the
door
of
her
house:
Lest
thou
give
thine
honour
unto
others,
and
thy
years
unto
the
cruel:
Lest
strangers
be
filled
with
thy
strength;
and
thy
labours
be
in
the
house
of
an
alien;
And
thou
mourn
at
thy
latter
end,
when
thy
flesh
and
thy
body
are
consumed,
And
say,
How
have
I
hated
instruction,
and
my
heart
despised
reproof;
Neither
have
I
obeyed
the
voice
of
my
teachers,
nor
inclined
mine
ear
to
them
that
instructed
me!
I
was
well
nigh
in
all
evil
in
the
midst
of
the
congregation
and
assembly.
Drink
waters
out
of
thine
own
cistern,
and
running
waters
out
of
thine
own
well.
Should
thy
springs
be
dispersed
abroad,
and
rivers
of
water
in
the
streets?
Let
them
be
for
thyself
alone,
and
not
for
strangers
with
thee.
Let
thy
fountain
be
blessed;
and
rejoice
in
the
wife
of
thy
youth.
As
a
loving
hind
and
a
pleasant
doe,
let
her
breasts
satisfy
thee
at
all
times;
and
be
thou
ravished
always
with
her
love.
For
why shouldest
thou,
my
son,
be
ravished
with
a
strange
woman,
and
embrace
the
bosom
of
a
stranger?
For
the
ways
of
man
are
before
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
and
he
maketh
level
all
his
paths.
His
own
iniquities
shall
take
the
wicked,
and
he
shall
be
holden
with
the
cords
of
his
sin.
He
shall
die
for
lack
of
instruction;
and
in
the
greatness
of
his
folly
he
shall
go
astray.
My
son,
if
thou
art
become
surety
for
thy
neighbour,
if
thou
hast
stricken
thy
hands
for
a
stranger,
Thou
art
snared
with
the
words
of
thy
mouth,
thou
art
taken
with
the
words
of
thy
mouth.
Do
this
now,
my
son,
and
deliver
thyself,
seeing
thou
art
come
into
the
hand
of
thy
neighbour;
go,
humble
thyself,
and
importune
thy
neighbour.
Give
not
sleep
to
thine
eyes,
nor
slumber
to
thine
eyelids.
Deliver
thyself
as
a
roe
from
the
hand
of
the
hunter,
and
as
a
bird
from
the
hand
of
the
fowler.
Go
to
the
ant,
thou
sluggard;
consider
her
ways,
and
be
wise:
Which
having
no
chief,
overseer,
or
ruler,
Provideth
her
meat
in
the
summer,
and
gathereth
her
food
in
the
harvest.
How
long
wilt
thou
sleep,
O
sluggard?
when
wilt
thou
arise
out
of
thy
sleep?
Yet
a
little
sleep,
a
little
slumber,
a
little
folding
of
the
hands
to
sleep:
So
shall
thy
poverty
come
as
a
robber,
and
thy
want
as
an
armed
man.
A
worthless
person,
a
man
of
iniquity;
he
walketh
with
a
froward
mouth;
He
winketh
with
his
eyes,
he
speaketh
with
his
feet,
he
maketh
signs
with
his
fingers;
Frowardness
is
in
his
heart,
he
deviseth
evil
continually;
he
soweth
discord.
Therefore
shall
his
calamity
come
suddenly;
on
a
sudden
shall
he
be
broken
and
that
without
remedy.
There
be
six
things
which
the
LORD
hateth;
yea,
seven
which
are
an
abomination
unto
him:
Haughty
eyes,
a
lying
tongue,
and
hands
that
shed
innocent
blood;
An
heart
that
deviseth
wicked
imaginations,
feet
that
be
swift
in
running
to
mischief;
A
false
witness
that
uttereth
lies,
and
he
that
soweth
discord
among
brethren.
My
son,
keep
the
commandment
of
thy
father,
and
forsake
not
the
law
of
thy
mother:
Bind
them
continually
upon
thine
heart,
tie
them
about
thy
neck.
When
thou
walkest,
it
shall
lead
thee;
when
thou
sleepest,
it
shall
watch
over
thee;
and
when
thou
awakest,
it
shall
talk
with
thee.
For
the
commandment
is
a
lamp;
and
the
law
is
light;
and
reproofs
of
instruction
are
the
way
of
life:
To
keep
thee
from
the
evil
woman,
from
the
flattery
of
the
stranger’s
tongue.
Lust
not
after
her
beauty
in
thine
heart;
neither
let
her
take
thee
with
her
eyelids.
For
on
account
of
a
whorish
woman
a
man
is
brought
to
a
piece
of
bread:
and
the
adulteress
hunteth
for
the
precious
life.
Can
a
man
take
fire
in
his
bosom,
and
his
clothes
not
be
burned?
Or
can
one
walk
upon
hot
coals,
and
his
feet
not
be
scorched?
So
he
that
goeth
in
to
his nieghbour’s
wife;
whosoever
toucheth
her
shall
not
be
unpunished.
Men
do
not
despise
a
thief,
if
he
steal
to
satisfy
his
soul
when
he
is
hungry:
But
if
he
be
found,
he
shall
restore
sevenfold;
he
shall
give
all
the
substance
of
his
house.
He
that
committeth
adultery
with
a
woman
is
void
of
understanding:
he
doeth
it
that
would
destroy
his
own
soul.
Wounds
and
dishonour
shall
he
get;
and
his
reproach
shall
not
be
wiped
away.
For
jealousy
is
the
rage
of
a
man;
and
he
will
not
spare
in
the
day
of
vengeance.
He
will
not
regard
any
ransom;
neither
will
he
rest
content,
though
thou
givest
many
gifts.
My
son,
keep
my
words,
and
lay
up
my
commandments
with
thee.
Keep
my
commandments
and
live;
and
my
law
as
the
apple
of
thine
eye.
Bind
them
upon
thy
fingers;
write
them
upon
the
table
of
thine
heart.
Say
unto
wisdom,
Thou
art
my
sister;
and
call
understanding
thy
kinswoman:
That
they
may
keep
thee
from
the
strange
woman,
from
the
stranger
which
flattereth
with
her
words.
For
at
the
window
of
my
house
I
looked
forth
through
my
lattice;
And
I
beheld
among
the
simple
ones,
I
discerned
among
the
youths,
a
young
man
void
of
understanding,
Passing
through
the
street
near
her
corner,
and
he
went
the
way
to
her
house;
In
the
twilight,
in
the
evening
of
the
day,
in
the
blackness
of
night
and
the
darkness.
And,
behold,
there
met
him
a
woman
with
the
attire
of
an
harlot,
and wily
of
heart.
She
is
clamorous,
and wilful;
her
feet
abide
not
in
her
house:
Now
she
is
in
the
streets,
now
in
the
broad
places,
and
lieth
in
wait
at
every
corner.
So
she
caught
him,
and
kissed
him,
and
with
an
impudent
face
she
said
unto
him:
Sacrifices
of
peace
offerings
are
with
me;
this
day
have
I
paid
my
vows.
Therefore
came
I
forth
to
meet
thee,
diligently
to
seek
thy
face,
and
I
have
found
thee.
I
have
spread
my
couch
with
carpets
of
tapestry,
with
striped
cloths
of
the
yarn
of
Egypt.
I
have
perfumed
my
bed
with
myrrh,
aloes,
and
cinnamon.
Come,
let
us
take
our
fill
of
love
until
the
morning;
let
us
solace
ourselves
with
loves.
For
the
goodman
is
not
at
home,
he
is
gone
a
long
journey:
He
hath
taken
a
bag
of
money
with
him;
he
will
come
home
at
the
full
moon.
With
her
much
fair
speech
she
causeth
him
to
yield,
with
the
flattering
of
her
lips
she forceth
him
away.
He
goeth
after
her
straightway,
as
an
ox
goeth
to
the
slaughter,
or
as
fetters
to
the
correction
of
the
fool;
Till
an
arrow
strike
through
his
liver;
as
a
bird
hasteth
to
the
snare,
and
knoweth
not
that
it
is
for
his
life.
Now
therefore,
my
sons,
hearken
unto
me,
and
attend
to
the
words
of
my
mouth.
Let
not
thine
heart
decline
to
her
ways,
go
not
astray
in
her
paths.
For
she
hath
cast
down
many
wounded:
yea,
all
her
slain
are
a
mighty
host.
Her
house
is
the
way
to
Sheol,
going
down
to
the
chambers
of
death.
Doth
not
wisdom
cry,
and
understanding
put
forth
her
voice?
In
the
top
of
high
places
by
the
way,
where
the
paths
meet,
she
standeth;
Beside
the
gates,
at
the
entry
of
the
city,
at
the
coming
in
at
the
doors,
she
crieth
aloud:
Unto
you,
O
men,
I
call;
and
my
voice
is
to
the
sons
of
men.
O
ye
simple,
understand
subtilty;
and,
ye
fools,
be
ye
of
an
understanding
heart.
Hear,
for
I
will
speak
excellent
things;
and
the
opening
of
my
lips
shall
be
right
things.
For
my
mouth
shall
utter
truth;
and
wickedness
is
an
abomination
to
my
lips.
All
the
words
of
my
mouth
are
in
righteousness;
there
is
nothing
crooked
or
perverse
in
them.
They
are
all
plain
to
him
that
understandeth,
and
right
to
them
that
find
knowledge.
Receive
my
instruction,
and
not
silver;
and
knowledge
rather
than
choice
gold.
For
wisdom
is
better
than
rubies;
and
all
the
things
that
may
be
desired
are
not
to
be
compared
unto
her.
I
wisdom
have
made
subtilty
my
dwelling,
and
find
out
knowledge
and
discretion.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
is
to
hate
evil:
pride,
and
arrogancy,
and
the
evil
way,
and
the
froward
mouth,
do
I
hate.
Counsel
is
mine,
and
sound
knowledge:
I
am
understanding;
I
have
might.
By
me
kings
reign,
and
princes
decree
justice.
By
me
princes
rule,
and
nobles,
even
all
the
judges
of
the
earth.
I
love
them
that
love
me;
and
those
that
seek
me
diligently
shall
find
me.
Riches
and
honour
are
with
me;
yea,
durable
riches
and
righteousness.
My
fruit
is
better
than
gold,
yea,
than
fine
gold;
and
my
revenue
than
choice
silver.
I
walk
in
the
way
of
righteousness,
in
the
midst
of
the
paths
of
judgment:
That
I
may
cause
those
that
love
me
to
inherit
substance,
and
that
I
may
fill
their
treasuries.
The
LORD
possessed
me
in
the
beginning
of
his
way,
before
his
works
of
old.
I
was
set
up
from
everlasting,
from
the
beginning,
or
ever
the
earth
was.
When
there
were
no
depths,
I
was
brought
forth;
when
there
were
no
fountains
abounding
with
water.
Before
the
mountains
were
settled,
before
the
hills
was
I
brought
forth:
While
as
yet
he
had
not
made
the
earth,
nor
the
fields,
nor
the
beginning
of
the
dust
of
the
world.
When
he
established
the
heavens,
I
was
there:
when
he
set
a
circle
upon
the
face
of
the
deep:
When
he
made
firm
the
sides
above:
when
the
fountains
of
the
deep
became
strong:
When
he
gave
to
the
sea
its
bound,
that
the
waters
should
not
transgress
his
commandment:
when
he
marked
out
the
foundations
of
the
earth:
Then
I
was
by
him,
as
a
master
workman:
and
I
was
daily
his
delight,
rejoicing
always
before
him;
Rejoicing
in
his habitable
earth;
and
my
delight
was
with
the
sons
of
men.
Now
therefore,
my
sons,
hearken
unto
me:
for
blessed
are
they
that
keep
my
ways.
Hear
instruction,
and
be
wise,
and
refuse
it
not.
Blessed
is
the
man
that
heareth
me,
watching
daily
at
my
gates,
waiting
at
the
posts
of
my
doors.
For
whoso
findeth
me
findeth
life,
and
shall
obtain
favour
of
the
LORD.
But
he
that
sinneth
against
me
wrongeth
his
own
soul:
all
they
that
hate
me
love
death.
Wisdom
hath
builded
her
house,
she
hath
hewn
out
her
seven
pillars:
She
hath
killed
her
beasts;
she
hath
mingled
her
wine;
she
hath
also
furnished
her
table.
She
hath
sent
forth
her
maidens,
she
crieth
upon
the
highest
places
of
the
city,
Whoso
is
simple,
let
him
turn
in
hither:
as
for
him
that
is
void
of
understanding,
she
saith
to
him,
Come,
eat
ye
of
my
bread,
and
drink
of
the
wine
which
I
have
mingled.
Leave
off,
ye
simple
ones,
and
live;
and
walk
in
the
way
of
understanding.
He
that
correcteth
a
scorner
getteth
to
himself
shame:
and
he
that
reproveth
a
wicked
man
getteth
himself
a
blot.
Reprove
not
a
scorner,
lest
he
hate
thee:
reprove
a
wise
man,
and
he
will
love
thee.
Give
instruction
to
a
wise
man,
and
he
will
be
yet
wiser:
teach
a
righteous
man,
and
he
will
increase
in
learning.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
is
the
beginning
of
wisdom:
and
the
knowledge
of
the
Holy
One
is
understanding.
For
by
me
thy
days
shall
be
multiplied,
and
the
years
of
thy
life
shall
be
increased.
If
thou
art
wise,
thou
art
wise
for
thyself:
and
if
thou
scornest,
thou
alone shalt
bear
it.
The
foolish
woman
is
clamorous;
she
is
simple,
and
knoweth
nothing.
And
she
sitteth
at
the
door
of
her
house,
on
a
seat
in
the
high
places
of
the
city,
To
call
to
them
that
pass
by,
who
go
right
on
their
ways,
Whoso
is
simple,
let
him
turn
in
hither:
and
as
for
him
that
is
void
of
understanding,
she
saith
to
him,
Stolen
waters
are
sweet,
and
bread
eaten
in
secret
is
pleasant.
But
he
knoweth
not
that
the
dead
are
there;
that
her
guests
are
in
the
depths
of
Sheol.
The
proverbs
of
Solomon.
A
wise
son
maketh
a
glad
father:
but
a
foolish
son
is
the
heaviness
of
his
mother.
Treasures
of
wickedness
profit
nothing:
but
righteousness
delivereth
from
death.
The
LORD
will
not
suffer
the
soul
of
the
righteous
to
famish:
but
he thrusteth
away
the
desire
of
the
wicked.
He
becometh
poor
that
dealeth
with
a
slack
hand:
but
the
hand
of
the
diligent
maketh
rich.
He
that
gathereth
in
summer
is
a
wise
son:
but
he
that
sleepeth
in
harvest
is
a
son
that
causeth
shame.
Blessings
are
upon
the
head
of
the
righteous:
but
violence
covereth
the
mouth
of
the
wicked.
The
memory
of
the
just
is
blessed:
but
the
name
of
the
wicked
shall
rot.
The
wise
in
heart
will
receive
commandments:
but
a
prating
fool
shall
fall.
He
that
walketh
uprightly
walketh
surely:
but
he
that
perverteth
his
ways
shall
be
known.
He
that
winketh
with
the
eye
causeth
sorrow:
but
a
prating
fool
shall
fall.
The
mouth
of
the
righteous
is
a
fountain
of
life:
but
violence
covereth
the
mouth
of
the
wicked.
Hatred
stirreth
up
strifes:
but
love
covereth
all
transgressions.
In
the
lips
of
him
that
hath
discernment
wisdom
is
found:
but
a
rod
is
for
the
back
of
him
that
is
void
of
understanding.
Wise
men
lay
up
knowledge:
but
the
mouth
of
the
foolish
is
a
present
destruction.
The
rich
man’s
wealth
is
his
strong
city:
the
destruction
of
the
poor
is
their
poverty.
The
labour
of
the
righteous
tendeth
to
life;
the
increase
of
the
wicked
to
sin.
He
is
in
the
way
of
life
that heedeth
correction:
but
he
that
forsaketh
reproof
erreth.
He
that
hideth
hatred
is
of
lying
lips;
and
he
that
uttereth
a
slander
is
a
fool.
In
the
multitude
of
words
there
wanteth
not
transgression:
but
he
that
refraineth
his
lips
doeth
wisely.
The
tongue
of
the
righteous
is
as
choice
silver:
the
heart
of
the
wicked
is
little
worth.
The
lips
of
the
righteous
feed
many:
but
the
foolish
die
for
lack
of
understanding.
The
blessing
of
the
LORD,
it
maketh
rich,
and
he
addeth
no
sorrow
therewith.
It
is
as
sport
to
a
fool
to
do
wickedness:
and
so
is
wisdom
to
a
man
of
understanding.
The
fear
of
the
wicked,
it
shall
come
upon
him:
and
the
desire
of
the
righteous
shall
be
granted.
When
the
whirlwind
passeth,
the
wicked
is
no
more:
but
the
righteous
is
an
everlasting
foundation.
As
vinegar
to
the
teeth,
and
as
smoke
to
the
eyes,
so
is
the
sluggard
to
them
that
send
him.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
prolongeth
days:
but
the
years
of
the
wicked
shall
be
shortened.
The
hope
of
the
righteous
shall
be
gladness:
but
the
expectation
of
the
wicked
shall
perish.
The
way
of
the
LORD
is
a
strong
hold
to
the
upright;
but
it
is
a
destruction
to
the
workers
of
iniquity.
The
righteous
shall
never
be
removed:
but
the
wicked
shall
not
dwell
in
the
land.
The
mouth
of
the
righteous
bringeth
forth
wisdom:
but
the
froward
tongue
shall
be
cut
off.
The
lips
of
the
righteous
know
what
is
acceptable:
but
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
speaketh
frowardness.
A
FALSE
balance
is
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
but
a
just
weight
is
his
delight.
When
pride
cometh,
then
cometh
shame:
but
with
the
lowly
is
wisdom.
The
integrity
of
the
upright
shall
guide
them:
but
the
perverseness
of
the
treacherous
shall
destroy
them.
Riches
profit
not
in
the
day
of
wrath:
but
righteousness
delivereth
from
death.
The
righteousness
of
the
perfect
shall
direct
his
way:
but
the
wicked
shall
fall
by
his
own
wickedness.
The
righteousness
of
the
upright
shall
deliver
them:
but
they
that
deal
treacherously
shall
be
taken
in
their
own
mischief.
When
a
wicked
man
dieth
his
expectation
shall
perish:
and
the
hope
of
iniquity
perisheth.
The
righteous
is
delivered
out
of
trouble,
and
the
wicked
cometh
in
his
stead.
With
his
mouth
the
godless
man
destroyeth
his
neighbour:
but
through
knowledge
shall
the
righteous
be
delivered.
When
it
goeth
well
with
the
righteous,
the
city
rejoiceth:
and
when
the
wicked
perish,
there
is
shouting.
By
the
blessing
of
the
upright
the
city
is
exalted:
but
it
is
overthrown
by
the
mouth
of
the
wicked.
He
that
despiseth
his
neighbour
is
void
of
wisdom:
but
a
man
of
understanding
holdeth
his
peace.
He
that
goeth
about
as
a
talebearer
revealeth
secrets:
but
he
that
is
of
a
faithful
spirit
concealeth
the
matter.
Where
no
wise
guidance
is,
the
people
falleth:
but
in
the
multitude
of
counsellors
there
is
safety.
He
that
is
surety
for
a
stranger
shall
smart
for
it:
but
he
that
hateth
suretiship
is
sure.
A
gracious
woman
retaineth
honour:
and
violent
men
retain
riches.
The
merciful
man
doeth
good
to
his
own
soul:
but
he
that
is
cruel
troubleth
his
own
flesh.
The
wicked
earneth
deceitful
wages:
but
he
that
soweth
righteousness
hath
a
sure
reward.
He
that
is
stedfast
in
righteousness
shall
attain
unto
life:
and
he
that
pursueth
evil
doeth
it
to
his
own
death.
They
that
are
perverse
in
heart
are
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
but
such
as
are
perfect
in
their
way
are
his
delight.
Though
hand
join
in
hand,
the
evil
man
shall
not
be
unpunished:
but
the
seed
of
the
righteous
shall
be
delivered.
As
a
jewel
of
gold
in
a
swine’s
snout,
so
is
a
fair
woman
which
is
without
discretion.
The
desire
of
the
righteous
is
only
good:
but
the
expectation
of
the
wicked
is
wrath.
There
is
that
scattereth,
and
increaseth
yet
more;
and
there
is
that
withholdeth
more
than
is
meet,
but
it tendeth
only
to
want.
The
liberal
soul
shall
be
made
fat:
and
he
that
watereth
shall
be
watered
also
himself.
He
that
withholdeth
corn,
the
people
shall
curse
him:
but
blessing
shall
be
upon
the
head
of
him
that
selleth
it.
He
that
diligently
seeketh
good
seeketh
favour:
but
he
that
searcheth
after
mischief,
it
shall
come
unto
him.
He
that
trusteth
in
his
riches
shall
fall:
but
the
righteous
shall
flourish
as
the
green
leaf.
He
that
troubleth
his
own
house
shall
inherit
the
wind:
and
the
foolish
shall
be
servant
to
the
wise
of
heart.
The
fruit
of
the
righteous
is
a
tree
of
life;
and
he
that
is
wise
winneth
souls.
Behold,
the
righteous
shall
be
recompensed
in
the
earth:
how
much
more
the
wicked
and
the
sinner!
Whoso
loveth
correction
loveth
knowledge:
but
he
that
hateth
reproof
is
brutish.
A
good
man
shall
obtain
favour
of
the
LORD:
but
a
man
of
wicked
devices
will
he
condemn.
A
man
shall
not
be
established
by
wickedness:
but
the
root
of
the
righteous
shall
never
be
moved.
A
virtuous
woman
is
a
crown
to
her
husband:
but
she
that
maketh
ashamed
is
as
rottenness
in
his
bones.
The
thoughts
of
the
righteous
are
just:
but
the
counsels
of
the
wicked
are
deceit.
The
words
of
the
wicked
are
of
lying
in
wait
for
blood:
but
the
mouth
of
the
upright
shall
deliver
them.
The
wicked
are
overthrown,
and
are
not:
but
the
house
of
the
righteous
shall
stand.
A
man
shall
be
commended
according
to
his
wisdom:
but
he
that
is
of
a
perverse
heart
shall
be
despised.
Better
is
he
that
is
lightly
esteemed,
and
hath
a
servant,
than
he
that
honoureth
himself,
and
lacketh
bread.
A
righteous
man
regardeth
the
life
of
his
beast:
but
the
tender
mercies
of
the
wicked
are
cruel.
He
that
tilleth
his
land
shall
have
plenty
of
bread:
but
he
that
followeth
after
vain
persons
is
void
of
understanding.
The
wicked
desireth
the
net
of
evil
men:
but
the
root
of
the
righteous
yieldeth
fruit.
In
the
transgression
of
the
lips
is
a
snare
to
the
evil
man:
but
the
righteous
shall
come
out
of
trouble.
A
man
shall
be
satisfied
with
good
by
the
fruit
of
his
mouth:
and
the
doings
of
a
man’s
hands
shall
be
rendered
unto
him.
The
way
of
the
foolish
is
right
in
his
own
eyes:
but
he
that
is
wise
hearkeneth
unto
counsel.
A
fool’s
vexation
is
presently
known:
but
a
prudent
man
concealeth
shame.
He
that
uttereth
truth
sheweth
forth
righteousness,
but
a
false
witness
deceit.
There
is
that
speaketh
rashly
like
the
piercings
of
a
sword:
but
the
tongue
of
the
wise
is
health.
The
lip
of
truth
shall
be
established
for
ever:
but
a
lying
tongue
is
but
for
a
moment.
Deceit
is
in
the
heart
of
them
that
devise
evil:
but
to
the
counsellors
of
peace
is
joy.
There
shall
no
mischief
happen
to
the
righteous:
but
the
wicked
shall
be
filled
with
evil.
Lying
lips
are
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
but
they
that
deal
truly
are
his
delight.
A
prudent
man
concealeth
knowledge:
but
the
heart
of
fools
proclaimeth
foolishness.
The
hand
of
the
diligent
shall
bear
rule:
but
the
slothful
shall
be
put
under taskwork.
Heaviness
in
the
heart
of
a
man
maketh
it
stoop;
but
a
good
word
maketh
it
glad.
The
righteous
is
a
guide
to
his
neighbour:
but
the
way
of
the
wicked
causeth
them
to
err.
The
slothful
man
roasteth
not
that
which
he
took
in
hunting:
but
the
precious
substance
of
men
is
to
the
diligent.
In
the
way
of
righteousness
is
life;
and
in
the
pathway
thereof
there
is
no
death.
A
WISE
son
heareth
his
father’s
instruction:
but
a
scorner
heareth
not
rebuke.
A
man
shall
eat
good
by
the
fruit
of
his
mouth:
but
the
soul
of
the
treacherous
shall
eat
violence.
He
that guardeth
his
mouth
keepeth
his
life:
but
he
that
openeth
wide
his
lips
shall
have
destruction.
The
soul
of
the
sluggard
desireth,
and
hath
nothing:
but
the
soul
of
the
diligent
shall
be
made
fat.
A
righteous
man
hateth
lying:
but
a
wicked
man
is
loathsome,
and
cometh
to
shame.
Righteousness guardeth
him
that
is
upright
in
the
way:
but
wickedness
overthroweth
the
sinner.
There
is
that
maketh
himself
rich,
yet
hath
nothing:
there
is
that
maketh
himself
poor,
yet
hath
great
wealth.
The
ransom
of
a
man’s
life
is
his
riches:
but
the
poor
heareth
no threatening.
The
light
of
the
righteous
rejoiceth:
but
the
lamp
of
the
wicked
shall
be
put
out.
By
pride
cometh
only
contention:
but
with
the
well
advised
is
wisdom.
Wealth
gotten
by
vanity
shall
be
diminished:
but
he
that
gathereth
by
labour
shall
have
increase.
Hope
deferred
maketh
the
heart
sick:
but
when
the
desire
cometh,
it
is
a
tree
of
life.
Whoso
despiseth
the
word
bringeth
destruction
on
himself:
but
he
that
feareth
the
commandment
shall
be
rewarded.
The
law
of
the
wise
is
a
fountain
of
life,
to
depart
from
the
snares
of
death.
Good
understanding
giveth
favour:
but
the
way
of
the
treacherous
is
rugged.
Every
prudent
man
worketh
with
knowledge:
but
a
fool
spreadeth
out
folly.
A
wicked
messenger
falleth
into
evil:
but
a
faithful
ambassador
is
health.
Poverty
and
shame
shall
be
to
him
that
refuseth
correction:
but
he
that
regardeth
reproof
shall
be
honoured.
The
desire
accomplished
is
sweet
to
the
soul:
but
it
is
an
abomination
to
fools
to
depart
from
evil.
Walk
with
wise
men,
and
thou shalt
be
wise:
but
the
companion
of
fools
shall
smart
for
it.
Evil
pursueth
sinners:
but
the
righteous
shall
be
recompensed
with
good.
A
good
man
leaveth
an
inheritance
to
his
children’s
children;
and
the
wealth
of
the
sinner
is
laid
up
for
the
righteous.
Much
food
is
in
the
tillage
of
the
poor:
but
there
is
that
is
destroyed
by
reason
of
injustice.
He
that
spareth
his
rod
hateth
his
son:
but
he
that
loveth
him
chasteneth
him
betimes.
The
righteous
eateth
to
the
satisfying
of
his
soul:
but
the
belly
of
the
wicked
shall
want.
Every
wise
woman
buildeth
her
house:
but
the
foolish plucketh
it
down
with
her
own
hands.
He
that
walketh
in
his
uprightness
feareth
the
LORD:
but
he
that
is
perverse
in
his
ways
despiseth
him.
In
the
mouth
of
the
foolish
is
a
rod
of
pride:
but
the
lips
of
the
wise
shall
preserve
them.
Where
no
oxen
are,
the
crib
is
clean:
but
much
increase
is
by
the
strength
of
the
ox.
A
faithful
witness
will
not
lie:
but
a
false
witness
uttereth
lies.
A
scorner
seeketh
wisdom,
and
findeth
it
not:
but
knowledge
is
easy
unto
him
that
hath
understanding.
Go
into
the
presence
of
a
foolish
man,
and
thou shalt
not
perceive
in
him
the
lips
of
knowledge.
The
wisdom
of
the
prudent
is
to
understand
his
way:
but
the
folly
of
fools
is
deceit.
The
foolish
make
a
mock
at
guilt:
but
among
the
upright
there
is
good
will.
The
heart
knoweth
its
own
bitterness;
and
a
stranger
doth
not
intermeddle
with
its
joy.
The
house
of
the
wicked
shall
be
overthrown:
but
the
tent
of
the
upright
shall
flourish.
There
is
a
way
which
seemeth
right
unto
a
man,
but
the
end
thereof
are
the
ways
of
death.
Even
in
laughter
the
heart
is
sorrowful;
and
the
end
of
mirth
is
heaviness.
The
backslider
in
heart
shall
be
filled
with
his
own
ways:
and
a
good
man
shall
be
satisfied
from
himself.
The
simple
believeth
every
word:
but
the
prudent
man
looketh
well
to
his
going.
A
wise
man
feareth,
and
departeth
from
evil:
but
the
fool
beareth
himself insolently,
and
is
confident.
He
that
is
soon
angry
will
deal
foolishly:
and
a
man
of
wicked
devices
is
hated.
The
simple
inherit
folly:
but
the
prudent
are
crowned
with
knowledge.
The
evil
bow
before
the
good;
and
the
wicked
at
the
gates
of
the
righteous.
The
poor
is
hated
even
of
his
own
neighbour:
but
the
rich
hath
many
friends.
He
that
despiseth
his
neighbour
sinneth:
but
he
that
hath
pity
on
the
poor,
happy
is
he.
Do
they
not
err
that
devise
evil?
but
mercy
and
truth
shall
be
to
them
that
devise
good.
In
all
labour
there
is
profit:
but
the
talk
of
the
lips
tendeth
only
to
penury.
The
crown
of
the
wise
is
their
riches:
but
the
folly
of
fools
is
only
folly.
A
true
witness
delivereth
souls:
but
he
that
uttereth
lies
causeth
deceit.
In
the
fear
of
the
LORD
is
strong
confidence:
and
his
children
shall
have
a
place
of
refuge.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
is
a
fountain
of
life,
to
depart
from
the
snares
of
death.
In
the
multitude
of
people
is
the
king’s
glory:
but
in
the
want
of
people
is
the
destruction
of
the
prince.
He
that
is
slow
to
anger
is
of
great
understanding:
but
he
that
is
hasty
of
spirit
exalteth
folly.
A
sound
heart
is
the
life
of
the
flesh:
but
envy
is
the
rottenness
of
the
bones.
He
that
oppresseth
the
poor
reproacheth
his
Maker:
but
he
that
hath
mercy
on
the
needy
honoureth
him.
The
wicked
is
thrust
down
in
his evil-doing:
but
the
righteous
hath
hope
in
his
death.
Wisdom
resteth
in
the
heart
of
him
that
hath
understanding:
but
that
which
is
in
the
inward
part
of
fools
is
made
known.
Righteousness
exalteth
a
nation:
but
sin
is
a
reproach
to
any
people.
The
king’s
favour
is
toward
a
servant
that
dealeth
wisely:
but
his
wrath
shall
be
against
him
that
causeth
shame.
A
SOFT
answer
turneth
away
wrath:
but
a
grievous
word
stirreth
up
anger.
The
tongue
of
the
wise
uttereth
knowledge
aright:
but
the
mouth
of
fools
poureth
out
folly.
The
eyes
of
the
LORD
are
in
every
place,
keeping
watch
upon
the
evil
and
the
good.
A
wholesome
tongue
is
a
tree
of
life:
but
perverseness
therein
is
a
breaking
of
the
spirit.
A
fool
despiseth
his
father’s
correction:
but
he
that
regardeth
reproof
getteth
prudence.
In
the
house
of
the
righteous
is
much
treasure:
but
in
the
revenues
of
the
wicked
is
trouble.
The
lips
of
the
wise
disperse
knowledge:
but
the
heart
of
the
foolish
doeth
not
so.
The
sacrifice
of
the
wicked
is
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
but
the
prayer
of
the
upright
is
his
delight.
The
way
of
the
wicked
is
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
but
he
loveth
him
that
followeth
after
righteousness.
There
is
grievous
correction
for
him
that
forsaketh
the
way:
and
he
that
hateth
reproof
shall
die.
Sheol
and
Abaddon
are
before
the
LORD:
how
much
more
then
the
hearts
of
the
children
of
men!
A
scorner
loveth
not
to
be
reproved:
he
will
not
go
unto
the
wise.
A
merry
heart
maketh
a
cheerful
countenance:
but
by
sorrow
of
heart
the
spirit
is
broken.
The
heart
of
him
that
hath
understanding
seeketh
knowledge:
but
the
mouth
of
fools
feedeth
on
folly.
All
the
days
of
the
afflicted
are
evil:
but
he
that
is
of
a
cheerful
heart
hath
a
continual
feast.
Better
is
little
with
the
fear
of
the
LORD,
than
great
treasure
and
trouble
therewith.
Better
is
a
dinner
of
herbs
where
love
is,
than
a
stalled
ox
and
hatred
therewith.
A
wrathful
man
stirreth
up
contention:
but
he
that
is
slow
to
anger
appeaseth
strife.
The
way
of
the
sluggard
is
as
an
hedge
of
thorns:
but
the
path
of
the
upright
is
made
an
highway.
A
wise
son
maketh
a
glad
father:
but
a
foolish
man
despiseth
his
mother.
Folly
is
joy
to
him
that
is
void
of
wisdom:
but
a
man
of
understanding
maketh
straight
his
going.
Where
there
is
no
counsel,
purposes
are
disappointed:
but
in
the
multitude
of
counsellors
they
are
established.
A
man
hath
joy
in
the
answer
of
his
mouth:
and
a
word
in
due
season,
how
good
is
it!
To
the
wise
the
way
of
life
goeth
upward,
that
he
may
depart
from
Sheol
beneath.
The
LORD
will
root
up
the
house
of
the
proud:
but
he
will
establish
the
border
of
the
widow.
Evil
devices
are
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
but
pleasant
words
are
pure.
He
that
is
greedy
of
gain
troubleth
his
own
house:
but
he
that
hateth
gifts
shall
live.
The
heart
of
the
righteous
studieth
to
answer:
but
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
poureth
out
evil
things.
The
LORD
is
far
from
the
wicked:
but
he
heareth
the
prayer
of
the
righteous.
The
light
of
the
eyes
rejoiceth
the
heart:
and
good
tidings
make
the
bones
fat.
The
ear
that
hearkeneth
to
the
reproof
of
life
shall
abide
among
the
wise.
He
that
refuseth
correction
despiseth
his
own
soul:
but
he
that
hearkeneth
to
reproof
getteth
understanding.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
is
the
instruction
of
wisdom;
and
before
honour
goeth
humility.
The
preparations
of
the
heart
belong
to
man:
but
the
answer
of
the
tongue
is
from
the
LORD.
All
the
ways
of
a
man
are
clean
in
his
own
eyes:
but
the
LORD
weigheth
the
spirits.
Commit
thy
works
unto
the
LORD,
and
thy
thoughts
shall
be
established.
The
LORD
hath
made
every
thing
for
its
own
end:
yea,
even
the
wicked
for
the
day
of
evil.
Every
one
that
is
proud
in
heart
is
an
abomination
to
the
LORD:
though
hand
join
in
hand,
he
shall
not
be
unpunished.
By
mercy
and
truth
iniquity
is
purged:
and
by
the
fear
of
the
LORD
men
depart
from
evil.
When
a
man’s
ways
please
the
LORD,
he
maketh
even
his
enemies
to
be
at
peace
with
him.
Better
is
a
little
with
righteousness
than
great
revenues
with
injustice.
A
man’s
heart
deviseth
his
way:
but
the
LORD
directeth
his
steps.
A
divine
sentence
is
in
the
lips
of
the
king:
his
mouth
shall
not
transgress
in
judgment.
A
just
balance
and
scales
are
the
LORD’S:
all
the
weights
of
the
bag
are
his
work.
It
is
an
abomination
to
kings
to
commit
wickedness:
for
the
throne
is
established
by
righteousness.
Righteous
lips
are
the
delight
or
kings;
and
they
love
him
that
speaketh
right.
The
wrath
of
a
king
is
as
messengers
of
death:
but
a
wise
man
will
pacify
it.
In
the
light
of
the
king’s
countenance
is
life;
and
his
favour
is
as
a
cloud
of
the
latter
rain.
How
much
better
is
it
to
get
wisdom
than
gold!
yea,
to
get
understanding
is
rather
to
be
chosen
than
silver.
The
highway
of
the
upright
is
to
depart
from
evil:
he
that
keepeth
his
way
preserveth
his
soul.
Pride
goeth
before
destruction,
and
an
haughty
spirit
before
a
fall.
Better
it
is
to
be
of
a
lowly
spirit
with
the
poor,
than
to
divide
the
spoil
with
the
proud.
He
that
giveth
heed
unto
the
word
shall
find
good:
and
whoso
trusteth
in
the
LORD,
happy
is
he.
The
wise
in
heart
shall
be
called
prudent:
and
the
sweetness
of
the
lips
increaseth
learning.
Understanding
is
a
wellspring
of
life
unto
him
that
hath
it:
but
the
correction
of
fools
is
their
folly.
The
heart
of
the
wise instructeth
his
mouth,
and
addeth
learning
to
his
lips.
Pleasant
words
are
as
an
honeycomb,
sweet
to
the
soul,
and
health
to
the
bones.
There
is
a
way
which
seemeth
right
unto
a
man,
but
the
end
thereof
are
the
ways
of
death.
The
appetite
of
the labouring
man
laboureth
for
him;
for
his
mouth
craveth
it
of
him.
A
worthless
man
deviseth
mischief:
and
in
his
lips
there
is
as
a
scorching
fire.
A
froward
man
scattereth
abroad
strife:
and
a
whisperer
separateth
chief
friends.
A
man
of
violence
enticeth
his
neighbour,
and
leadeth
him
in
a
way
that
is
not
good.
He
that
shutteth
his
eyes,
it
is
to
devise
froward
things:
he
that compresseth
his
lips
bringeth
evil
to
pass.
The
hoary
head
is
a
crown
of
glory,
it
shall
be
found
in
the
way
of
righteousness.
He
that
is
slow
to
anger
is
better
than
the
mighty;
and
he
that
ruleth
his
spirit
than
he
that
taketh
a
city.
The
lot
is
cast
into
the
lap;
but
the
whole
disposing
thereof
is
of
the
LORD.
Better
is
a
dry
morsel
and
quietness
therewith,
than
an
house
full
of
feasting
with
strife.
A
servant
that
dealeth
wisely
shall
have
rule
over
a
son
that
causeth
shame,
and
shall
have
part
in
the
inheritance
among
the
brethren.
The fining
pot
is
for
silver,
and
the
furnace
for
gold:
but
the
LORD
trieth
the
hearts.
An evil-doer
giveth
heed
to
wicked
lips;
and
a
liar
giveth
ear
to
a
mischievous
tongue.
Whoso
mocketh
the
poor
reproacheth
his
Maker:
and
he
that
is
glad
at
calamity
shall
not
be
unpunished.
Children’s
children
are
the
crown
of
old
men;
and
the
glory
of
children
are
their
fathers.
Excellent
speech
becometh
not
a
fool:
much
less
do
lying
lips
a
prince.
A
gift
is
as
a
precious
stone
in
the
eyes
of
him
that
hath
it:
whithersoever
it
turneth,
it
prospereth.
He
that
covereth
a
transgression
seeketh
love:
but
he
that harpeth
on
a
matter
separateth
chief
friends.
A
rebuke
entereth
deeper
into
one
that
hath
understanding
than
an
hundred
stripes
into
a
fool.
An
evil
man
seeketh
only
rebellion;
therefore
a
cruel
messenger
shall
be
sent
against
him.
Let
a
bear
robbed
of
her
whelps
meet
a
man,
rather
than
a
fool
in
his
folly.
Whoso
rewardeth
evil
for
good,
evil
shall
not
depart
from
his
house.
The
beginning
of
strife
is
as
when
one letteth
out
water:
therefore
leave
off
contention,
before
there
be quarrelling.
He
that
justifieth
the
wicked,
and
he
that
condemneth
the
righteous,
both
of
them
alike
are
an
abomination
to
the
LORD.
Wherefore
is
there
a
price
in
the
hand
of
a
fool
to
buy
wisdom,
seeing
he
hath
no
understanding?
A
friend
loveth
at
all
times,
and
a
brother
is
born
for
adversity.
A
man
void
of
understanding
striketh
hands,
and
becometh
surety
in
the
presence
of
his
neighbour.
He
loveth
transgression
that
loveth
strife:
he
that
raiseth
high
his
gate
seeketh
destruction.
He
that
hath
a
froward
heart
findeth
no
good:
and
he
that
hath
a
perverse
tongue
falleth
into
mischief.
He
that
begetteth
a
fool
doeth
it
to
his
sorrow:
and
the
father
of
a
fool
hath
no
joy.
A
merry
heart
is
a
good
medicine:
but
a
broken
spirit
drieth
up
the
bones.
A
wicked
man
taketh
a
gift
out
of
the
bosom,
to
pervert
the
ways
of
judgment.
Wisdom
is
before
the
face
of
him
that
hath
understanding:
but
the
eyes
of
a
fool
are
in
the
ends
of
the
earth.
A
foolish
son
is
a
grief
to
his
father,
and
bitterness
to
her
that
bare
him.
Also
to
punish
the
righteous
is
not
good,
nor
to
smite
the
noble
for
their
uprightness.
He
that
spareth
his
words
hath
knowledge:
and
he
that
is
of
a
cool
spirit
is
a
man
of
understanding.
Even
a
fool,
when
he
holdeth
his
peace,
is
counted
wise:
when
he
shutteth
his
lips,
he
is
esteemed
as
prudent.
He
that
separateth
himself
seeketh
his
own
desire,
and
rageth
against
all
sound
wisdom.
A
fool
hath
no
delight
in
understanding,
but
only
that
his
heart
may
reveal
itself.
When
the
wicked
cometh,
there
cometh
also
contempt,
and
with
ignominy
cometh
reproach.
The
words
of
a
man’s
mouth
are
as
deep
waters;
the
wellspring
of
wisdom
is
as
a
flowing
brook.
To
accept
the
person
of
the
wicked
is
not
good,
nor
to
turn
aside
the
righteous
in
judgment.
A
fool’s
lips
enter
into
contention,
and
his
mouth
calleth
for
stripes.
A
fool’s
mouth
is
his
destruction,
and
his
lips
are
the
snare
of
his
soul.
The
words
of
a
whisperer
are
as
dainty,
morsels,
and
they
go
down
into
the
innermost
parts
of
the
belly.
He
also
that
is
slack
in
his
work
is
brother
to
him
that
is
a
destroyer.
The
name
of
the
LORD
is
a
strong
tower:
the
righteous
runneth
into
it,
and
is
safe.
The
rich
man’s
wealth
is
his
strong
city,
and
as
an
high
wall
in
his
own
imagination.
Before
destruction
the
heart
of
man
is
haughty,
and
before
honour
goeth
humility.
He
that
giveth
answer
before
he
heareth,
it
is
folly
and
shame
unto
him.
The
spirit
of
a
man
will
sustain
his
infirmity;
but
a
broken
spirit
who
can
bear?
The
heart
of
the
prudent
getteth
knowledge;
and
the
ear
of
the
wise
seeketh
knowledge.
A
man’s
gift
maketh
room
for
him,
and
bringeth
him
before
great
men.
He
that
pleadeth
his
cause
first
seemeth
just;
but
his
neighbour
cometh
and
searcheth
him
out.
The
lot
causeth
contentions
to
cease,
and
parteth
between
the
mighty.
A
brother
offended
is
harder
to
be
won
than
a
strong
city:
and
such
contentions
are
like
the
bars
of
a
castle.
A
man’s
belly
shall
be
filled
with
the
fruit
of
his
mouth;
with
the
increase
of
his
lips
shall
he
be
satisfied.
Death
and
life
are
in
the
power
of
the
tongue;
and
they
that
love
it
shall
eat
the
fruit
thereof.
Whoso
findeth
a
wife
findeth
a
good
thing,
and
obtaineth
favour
of
the
LORD.
The
poor
useth entreaties:
but
the
rich
answereth
roughly.
He
that
maketh
many
friends
doeth
it
to
his
own
destruction:
but
there
is
a
friend
that sticketh
closer
than
a
brother.
Better
is
the
poor
that
walketh
in
his
integrity
than
he
that
perverse
in
his
lips
and
is
a
fool.
Also,
that
the
soul
be
without
knowledge
is
not
good;
and
he
that
hasteth
with
his
feet
sinneth.
The
foolishness
of
man subverteth
his
way;
and
his
heart
fretteth
against
the
LORD.
Wealth
addeth
many
friends:
but
the
poor
is
separated
from
his
friend.
A
false
witness
shall
not
be
unpunished;
and
he
that
uttereth
lies
shall
not
escape.
Many
will
entreat
the
favour
of
the
liberal
man:
and
every
man
is
a
friend
to
him
that
giveth
gifts.
All
the
brethren
of
the
poor
do
hate
him:
how
much
more
do
his
friends
go
far
from
him!
he
pursueth
them
with
words,
but
they
are
gone.
He
that
getteth
wisdom
loveth
his
own
soul:
he
that
keepeth
understanding
shall
find
good.
A
false
witness
shall
not
be
unpunished;
and
he
that
uttereth
lies
shall
perish.
Delicate
living
is
not
seemly
for
a
fool;
much
less
for
a
servant
to
have
rule
over
princes.
The
discretion
of
a
man
maketh
him
slow
to
anger;
and
it
is
his
glory
to
pass
over
a
transgression.
The
king’s
wrath
is
as
the
roaring
of
a
lion;
but
his
favour
is
as
dew
upon
the
grass.
A
foolish
son
is
the
calamity
of
his
father:
and
the
contentions
of
a
wife
are
a
continual
dropping.
House
and
riches
are
an
inheritance
from
fathers:
but
a
prudent
wife
is
from
the
LORD.
Slothfulness
casteth
into
a
deep
sleep;
and
the
idle
soul
shall
suffer
hunger.
He
that
keepeth
the
commandment
keepeth
his
soul:
but
he
that
is
careless
of
his
ways
shall
die.
He
that
hath
pity
upon
the
poor
lendeth
unto
the
LORD,
and
his
good
deed
will
he
pay
him
again.
Chasten
thy
son,
seeing
there
is
hope;
and
set
not
thy
heart
on
his
destruction.
A
man
of
great
wrath
shall
bear
the
penalty:
for
if
thou
deliver
him,
thou
must
do
it
yet
again.
Hear
counsel,
and
receive
instruction,
that
thou
mayest
be
wise
in
thy
latter
end.
There
are
many
devices
in
a
man’s
heart;
but
the
counsel
of
the
LORD,
that
shall
stand.
The
desire
of
a
man
is
the
measure
of
his
kindness:
and
a
poor
man
is
better
than
a
liar.
The
fear
of
the
LORD
tendeth
to
life:
and
he
that
hath
it
shall
abide
satisfied;
he
shall
not
be
visited
with
evil.
The
sluggard burieth
his
hand
in
the
dish,
and
will
not
so
much
as
bring
it
to
his
mouth
again.
smite
a
scorner,
and
the
simple
will
learn
prudence:
and
reprove
one
that
hath
understanding,
and
he
will
understand
knowledge.
He
that
spoileth
his
father,
and chaseth
away
his
mother,
is
a
son
that
causeth
shame
and
bringeth
reproach.
Cease,
my
son,
to
hear
instruction
only
to
err
from
the
words
of
knowledge.
A
worthless
witness
mocketh
at
judgment:
and
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
swalloweth
iniquity.
Judgments
are
prepared
for
scorners,
and
stripes
for
the
back
of
fools.
Wine
is
a
mocker,
strong
drink
a
brawler;
and
whosoever
erreth
thereby
is
not
wise.
The
terror
of
a
king
is
as
the
roaring
of
a
lion:
he
that provoketh
him
to
anger
sinneth
against
his
own
life.
It
is
an
honour
for
a
man
to
keep
aloof
from
strife:
but
every
fool
will
be quarrelling.
The
slothful
will
not
plow
by
reason
of
the
winter;
therefore
he
shall
beg
in
harvest,
and
have
nothing.
Counsel
in
the
heart
of
man
is
like
deep
water;
but
a
man
of
understanding
will
draw
it
out.
Most
men
wilt
proclaim
every
one
his
own
kindness:
but
a
faithful
man
who
can
find?
A
just
man
that
walketh
in
his
integrity,
blessed
are
his
children
after
him.
A
king
that
sitteth
on
the
throne
of
judgment
scattereth
away
all
evil
with
his
eyes.
Who
can
say,
I
have
made
my
heart
clean,
I
am
pure
from
my
sin?
Divers
weights,
and
divers
measures,
both
of
them
alike
are
an
abomination
to
the
LORD.
Even
a
child
maketh
himself
known
by
his
doings,
whether
his
work
be
pure,
and
whether
it
be
right.
The
hearing
ear,
and
the
seeing
eye,
the
LORD
hath
made
even
both
of
them.
Love
not
sleep,
lest
thou
come
to
poverty;
open
thine
eyes,
and
thou shalt
be
satisfied
with
bread.
It
is
naught,
it
is
naught,
saith
the
buyer:
but
when
he
is
gone
his
way,
then
he
boasteth.
There
is
gold,
and
abundance
of
rubies:
but
the
lips
of
knowledge
are
a
precious
jewel.
Take
his
garment
that
is
surety
for
a
stranger;
and
hold
him
in
pledge
that
is
surety
for
strangers.
Bread
of
falsehood
is
sweet
to
a
man;
but
afterwards
his
mouth
shall
be
filled
with
gravel.
Every
purpose
is
established
by
counsel:
and
by
wise
guidance
make
thou
war,
He
that
goeth
about
as
a
talebearer
revealeth
secrets:
therefore
meddle
not
with
him
that
openeth
wide
his
lips.
Whoso
curseth
his
father
or
his
mother,
his
lamp
shall
be
put
out
in
the blackest
darkness.
An
inheritance
may
be
gotten
hastily
at
the
beginning;
but
the
end
thereof
shall
not
be
blessed.
Say
not
thou,
I
will
recompense
evil:
wait
on
the
LORD,
and
he
shall
save
thee.
Divers
weights
are
an
abomination
to
the
LORD;
and
a
false
balance
is
not
good.
A
man’s
goings
are
of
the
LORD;
how
then
can
man
understand
his
way?
It
is
a
snare
to
a
man
rashly
to
say,
It
is
holy,
and
after
vows
to
make
inquiry.
A
wise
king
winnoweth
the
wicked,
and
bringeth
the
threshing
wheel
over
them.
The
spirit
of
man
is
the
lamp
of
the
LORD,
searching
all
the
innermost
parts
of
the
belly.
Mercy
and
truth
preserve
the
king:
and
his
throne
is
upholden
by
mercy.
The
glory
of
young
men
is
their
strength:
and
the
beauty
of
old
men
is
the
hoary
head.
Stripes
that
wound
cleanse
away
evil:
and
strokes
reach
the
innermost
parts
of
the
belly.
The
king’s
heart
is
in
the
hand
of
the
LORD
as
the watercourses:
he
turneth
it
whithersoever
he
will.
Every
way
of
a
man
is
right
in
his
own
eyes:
but
the
LORD
weigheth
the
hearts.
To
do
justice
and
judgment
is
more
acceptable
to
the
LORD
than
sacrifice.
An
high
look,
and
a
proud
heart,
even
the
lamp
of
the
wicked,
is
sin.
The
thoughts
of
the
diligent
tend
only
to
plenteousness:
but
every
one
that
is
hasty
hasteth
only
to
want.
The
getting
of
treasures
by
a
lying
tongue
is
a
vapour
driven
to
and
fro;
they
that
seek
them
seek
death.
The
violence
of
the
wicked
shall
sweep
them
away;
because
they
refuse
to
do
judgment.
The
way
of
him
that
is
laden
with
guilt
is
exceeding
crooked:
but
as
for
the
pure,
his
work
is
right.
It
is
better
to
dwell
in
the
corner
of
the
housetop,
than
with
a
contentious
woman
in
a
wide
house.
The
soul
of
the
wicked
desireth
evil:
his
neighbour
findeth
no
favour
in
his
eyes.
When
the
scorner
is
punished,
the
simple
is
made
wise:
and
when
the
wise
is
instructed,
he
receiveth
knowledge.
The
righteous
man
considereth
the
house
of
the
wicked;
how
the
wicked
are
overthrown
to
their
ruin.
Whoso
stoppeth
his
ears
at
the
cry
of
the
poor,
he
also
shall
cry,
but
shall
not
be
heard.
A
gift
in
secret
pacifieth
anger,
and
a
present
in
the
bosom
strong
wrath.
It
is
joy
to
the
righteous
to
do
judgment;
but
it
is
a
destruction
to
the
workers
of
iniquity.
The
man
that
wandereth
out
of
the
way
of
understanding
shall
rest
in
the
congregation
of
the
dead.
He
that
loveth
pleasure
shall
be
a
poor
man:
he
that
loveth
wine
and
oil
shall
not
be
rich.
The
wicked
is
a
ransom
for
the
righteous;
and
the
treacherous
cometh
in
the
stead
of
the
upright.
It
is
better
to
dwell
in
a
desert
land,
than
with
a
contentious
and fretful
woman.
There
is
precious
treasure
and
oil
in
the
dwelling
of
the
wise;
but
a
foolish
man
swalloweth
it
up.
He
that
followeth
after
righteousness
and
mercy
findeth
life,
righteousness,
and
honour.
A
wise
man
scaleth
the
city
of
the
mighty,
and
bringeth
down
the
strength
of
the
confidence
thereof.
Whoso
keepeth
his
mouth
and
his
tongue
keepeth
his
soul
from
troubles.
The
proud
and
haughty
man,
scorner
is
his
name,
he
worketh
in
the
arrogance
of
pride.
The
desire
of
the
slothful
killeth
him;
for
his
hands
refuse
to
labour.
There
is
that
coveteth
greedily
all
the
day
long:
but
the
righteous
giveth
and
withholdeth
not.
The
sacrifice
of
the
wicked
is
an
abomination:
how
much
more,
when
he
bringeth
it
with
a
wicked
mind!
A
false
witness
shall
perish:
but
the
man
that
heareth
shall
speak unchallenged.
A
wicked
man
hardeneth
his
face:
but
as
for
the
upright,
he
ordereth
his
ways.
There
is
no
wisdom
nor
understanding
nor
counsel
against
the
LORD.
The
horse
is
prepared
against
the
day
of
battle:
but
victory
is
of
the
LORD,
A
good
name
is
rather
to
be
chosen
than
great
riches,
and
loving
favour
rather
than
silver
and
gold.
The
rich
and
the
poor
meet
together:
the
LORD
is
the
maker
of
them
all.
A
prudent
man
seeth
the
evil,
and
hideth
himself:
but
the
simple
pass
on,
and
suffer
for
it.
The
reward
of
humility
and
the
fear
of
the
LORD
is
riches,
and
honour,
and
life.
Thorns
and
snares
are
in
the
way
of
the
froward:
he
that
keepeth
his
soul
shall
be
far
from
them.
Train
up
a
child
in
the
way
he
should
go,
and
even
when
he
is
old
he
will
not
depart
from
it.
The
rich
ruleth
over
the
poor,
and
the
borrower
is
servant
to
the
lender.
He
that
soweth
iniquity
shall
reap
calamity:
and
the
rod
of
his
wrath
shall
fail.
He
that
hath
a
bountiful
eye
shall
be
blessed;
for
he
giveth
of
his
bread
to
the
poor.
Cast
out
the
scorner,
and
contention
shall
go
out;
yea,
strife
and
ignominy
shall
cease.
He
that
loveth
pureness
of
heart,
for
the
grace
of
his
lips
the
king
shall
be
his
friend.
The
eyes
of
the
LORD
preserve
him
that
hath
knowledge,
but
he
overthroweth
the
words
of
the
treacherous
man.
The
sluggard
saith,
There
is
a
lion
without:
I
shall
be
murdered
in
the
streets.
The
mouth
of
strange
women
is
a
deep
pit:
he
that
is
abhorred
of
the
LORD
shall
fall
therein.
Foolishness
is
bound
up
in
the
heart
of
a
child;
but
the
rod
of
correction
shall
drive
it
far
from
him.
He
that
oppresseth
the
poor
to
increase
his
gain,
and
he
that
giveth
to
the
rich,
cometh
only
to
want.
Incline
thine
ear,
and
hear
the
words
of
the
wise,
and
apply
thine
heart
unto
my
knowledge.
For
it
is
a
pleasant
thing
if
thou
keep
them
within
thee,
if
they
be
established
together
upon
thy
lips.
That
thy
trust
may
be
in
the
LORD,
I
have
made
them
known
to
thee
this
day,
even
to
thee.
Have
not
I
written
unto
thee
excellent
things
of
counsels
and
knowledge;
To
make
thee
know
the
certainty
of
the
words
of
truth,
that
thou
mayest
carry
back
words
of
truth
to
them
that
send
thee?
Rob
not
the
poor,
because
he
is
poor,
neither
oppress
the
afflicted
in
the
gate:
For
the
LORD
will
plead
their
cause,
and
despoil
of
life
those
that
despoil
them.
Make
no
friendship
with
a
man
that
is
given
to
anger;
and
with
a
wrathful
man
thou shalt
not
go:
Lest
thou
learn
his
ways,
and
get
a
snare
to
thy
soul.
Be
thou
not
one
of
them
that
strike
hands,
or
of
them
that
are
sureties
for
debts:
If
thou
hast
not
wherewith
to
pay,
why
should
he
take
away
thy
bed
from
under
thee?
Remove
not
the
ancient
landmark,
which
thy
fathers
have
set.
Seest
thou
a
man
diligent
in
his
business?
he
shall
stand
before
kings;
he
shall
not
stand
before
mean
men.
When
thou
sittest
to
eat
with
a
ruler,
consider
diligently
him
that
is
before
thee;
And
put
a
knife
to
thy
throat,
if
thou
be
a
man
given
to
appetite.
Be
not
desirous
of
his
dainties;
seeing
they
are
deceitful
meat.
Weary
not
thyself
to
be
rich;
cease
from
thine
own
wisdom.
Wilt
thou
set
thine
eyes
upon
that
which
is
not?
for
riches
certainly
make
themselves
wings,
like
an
eagle
that
flieth
toward
heaven.
Eat
thou
not
the
bread
of
him
that
hath
an
evil
eye,
neither
desire
thou
his
dainties:
For
as
he reckoneth
within
himself,
so
is
he:
Eat
and
drink,
saith
he
to
thee;
but
his
heart
is
not
with
thee.
The
morsel
which
thou
hast
eaten shalt
thou
vomit
up,
and
lose
thy
sweet
words.
Speak
not
in
the
hearing
of
a
fool;
for
he
will
despise
the
wisdom
of
thy
words.
Remove
not
the
ancient
landmark;
and
enter
not
into
the
fields
of
the
fatherless:
For
their
redeemer
is
strong;
he
shall
plead
their
cause
against
thee.
Apply
thine
heart
unto
instruction,
and
thine
ears
to
the
words
of
knowledge.
Withhold
not
correction
from
the
child:
for
if
thou
beat
him
with
the
rod,
he
shall
not
die.
Thou shalt
beat
him
with
the
rod,
and shalt
deliver
his
soul
from
Sheol.
My
son,
if
thine
heart
be
wise,
my
heart
shall
be
glad,
even
mine:
Yea,
my
reins
shall
rejoice,
when
thy
lips
speak
right
things.
Let
not
thine
heart
envy
sinners:
but
be
thou
in
the
fear
of
the
LORD
all
the
day
long:
For
surely
there
is
a
reward;
and
thy
hope
shall
not
be
cut
off.
Hear
thou,
my
son,
and
be
wise,
and
guide
thine
heart
in
the
way.
Be
not
among
winebibbers;
among
gluttonous
eaters
of
flesh:
For
the
drunkard
and
the
glutton
shall
come
to
poverty:
and
drowsiness
shall
clothe
a
man
with
rags.
Hearken
unto
thy
father
that
begat
thee,
and
despise
not
thy
mother
when
she
is
old.
Buy
the
truth,
and
sell
it
not;
yea,
wisdom,
and
instruction,
and
understanding.
The
father
of
the
righteous
shall
greatly
rejoice:
and
he
that
begetteth
a
wise
child
shall
have
joy
of
him.
Let
thy
father
and
thy
mother
be
glad,
and
let
her
that
bare
thee
rejoice.
My
son,
give
me
thine
heart,
and
let
thine
eyes
delight
in
my
ways.
For
a
whore
is
a
deep
ditch;
and
a
strange
woman
is
a
narrow
pit.
Yea,
she
lieth
in
wait
as
a
robber,
and
increaseth
the
treacherous
among
men.
Who
hath
woe?
who
hath
sorrow?
who
hath
contentions?
who
hath
complaining?
who
hath
wounds
without
cause?
who
hath
redness
of
eyes?
They
that
tarry
long
at
the
wine;
they
that
go
to
seek
out
mixed
wine.
Look
not
thou
upon
the
wine
when
it
is
red,
when
it
giveth
its
colour
in
the
cup,
when
it
goeth
down
smoothly.
At
the
last
it
biteth
like
a
serpent,
and
stingeth
like
an
adder.
Thine
eyes
shall
behold
strange
things,
and
thine
heart
shall
utter
froward
things.
Yea,
thou shalt
be
as
he
that
lieth
down
in
the
midst
of
the
sea,
or
as
he
that
lieth
upon
the
top
of
a
mast.
They
have
stricken
me,
shalt
thou
say,
and
I
was
not
hurt;
they
have
beaten
me,
and
I
felt
it
not:
when
shall
I
awake?
I
will
seek
it
yet
again.
Be
not
thou
envious
against
evil
men,
neither
desire
to
be
with
them.
For
their
heart
studieth
oppression,
and
their
lips
talk
of
mischief.
Through
wisdom
is
an
house
builded;
and
by
understanding
it
is
established:
And
by
knowledge
are
the
chambers
filled
with
all
precious
and
pleasant
riches.
A
wise
man
is
strong;
yea,
a
man
of
knowledge
increaseth
might.
For
by
wise
guidance
thou shalt
make
thy
war:
and
in
the
multitude
of
counsellors
there
is
safety.
Wisdom
is
too
high
for
a
fool:
he
openeth
not
his
mouth
in
the
gate.
He
that
deviseth
to
do
evil,
men
shall
call
him
a
mischievous
person.
The
thought
of
the
foolish
is
sin:
and
the
scorner
is
an
abomination
to
men.
If
thou
faint
in
the
day
of
adversity,
thy
strength
is
small.
Deliver
them
that
are
carried
away
unto
death,
and
those
that
are
ready
to
be
slain
see
that
thou
hold
back.
If
thou
sayest,
Behold,
we
knew
not
this:
doth
not
he
that
weigheth
the
hearts
consider
it?
and
he
that
keepeth
thy
soul,
doth
not
he
know
it?
and
shall
not
he
render
to
every
man
according
to
his
work?
My
son,
eat
thou
honey,
for
it
is
good;
and
the
honeycomb,
which
is
sweet
to
thy
taste:
So shalt
thou
know
wisdom
to
be
unto
thy
soul:
if
thou
hast
found
it,
then
shall
there
be
a
reward,
and
thy
hope
shall
not
be
cut
off.
Lay
not
wait,
O
wicked
man,
against
the
habitation
of
the
righteous;
spoil
not
his
resting
place:
For
a
righteous
man
falleth
seven
times,
and
riseth
up
again:
but
the
wicked
are
overthrown
by
calamity.
Rejoice
not
when
thine
enemy
falleth,
and
let
not
thine
heart
be
glad
when
he
is
overthrown:
Lest
the
LORD
see
it,
and
it
displease
him,
and
he
turn
away
his
wrath
from
him.
Fret
not
thyself
because
of evil-doers;
neither
be
thou
envious
at
the
wicked:
For
there
will
be
no
reward
to
the
evil
man;
the
lamp
of
the
wicked
shall
be
put
out.
My
son,
fear
thou
the
LORD
and
the
king:
and
meddle
not
with
them
that
are
given
to
change:
For
their
calamity
shall
rise
suddenly;
and
who
knoweth
the
destruction
of
them
both?
These
also
are
sayings
of
the
wise.
To
have
respect
of
persons
in
judgment
is
not
good.
He
that
saith
unto
the
wicked,
Thou
art
righteous;
peoples
shall
curse
him,
nations
shall
abhor
him:
But
to
them
that
rebuke
him
shall
be
delight,
and
a
good
blessing
shall
come
upon
them.
He kisseth
the
lips
that
giveth
a
right
answer.
Prepare
thy
work
without,
and
make
it
ready
for
thee
in
the
field;
and
afterwards
build
thine
house.
Be
not
a
witness
against
thy
neighbour
without
cause;
and
deceive
not
with
thy
lips.
Say
not,
I
will
do
so
to
him
as
he
hath
done
to
me;
I
will
render
to
the
man
according
to
his
work.
I
went
by
the
field
of
the
slothful,
and
by
the
vineyard
of
the
man
void
of
understanding;
And,
lo,
it
was
all
grown
over
with
thorns,
the
face
thereof
was
covered
with
nettles,
and
the
stone
wall
thereof
was
broken
down.
Then
I
beheld,
and
considered
well:
I
saw,
and
received
instruction.
Yet
a
little
sleep,
a
little
slumber,
a
little
folding
of
the
hands
to
sleep:
So
shall
thy
poverty
come
as
a
robber;
and
thy
want
as
an
armed
man.
These
also
are
proverbs
of
Solomon,
which
the
men
of
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah
copied
out.
It
is
the
glory
of
God
to
conceal
a
thing:
but
the
glory
of
kings
is
to
search
out
a
matter.
The
heaven
for
height,
and
the
earth
for
depth,
and
the
heart
of
kings
is
unsearchable.
Take
away
the
dross
from
the
silver,
and
there
cometh
forth
a
vessel
for
the
finer:
Take
away
the
wicked
from
before
the
king,
and
his
throne
shall
be
established
in
righteousness.
Put
not
thyself
forward
in
the
presence
of
the
king,
and
stand
not
in
the
place
of
great
men:
For
better
is
it
that
it
be
said
unto
thee,
Come
up
hither;
than
that
thou shouldest
be
put
lower
in
the
presence
of
the
prince,
whom
thine
eyes
have
seen.
Go
not
forth
hastily
to
strive,
lest
thou
know
not
what
to
do
in
the
end
thereof,
when
thy
neighbour
hath
put
thee
to
shame.
Debate
thy
cause
with
thy
neighbour
himself,
and
disclose
not
the
secret
of
another:
Lest
he
that
heareth
it
revile
thee,
and
thine
infamy
turn
not
away.
A
word
fitly
spoken
is
like
apples
of
gold
in
baskets
of
silver.
As
an
earring
of
gold,
and
an
ornament
of
fine
gold,
so
is
a
wise
reprover
upon
an
obedient
ear.
As
the
cold
of
snow
in
the
time
of
harvest,
so
is
a
faithful
messenger
to
them
that
send
him;
for
he
refresheth
the
soul
of
his
masters.
As
clouds
and
wind
without
rain,
so
is
he
that
boasteth
himself
of
his
gifts
falsely.
By
long
forbearing
is
a
ruler
persuaded,
and
a
soft
tongue
breaketh
the
bone.
Hast
thou
found
honey?
eat
so
much
as
is
sufficient
for
thee;
lest
thou
be
filled
therewith,
and
vomit
it.
Let
thy
foot
be seldom
in
thy
neighbour’s
house;
lest
he
be
weary
of
thee,
and
hate
thee.
A
man
that
beareth
false
witness
against
his
neighbour
is
a
maul,
and
a
sword,
and
a
sharp
arrow.
Confidence
in
an
unfaithful
man
in
time
of
trouble
is
like
a
broken
tooth,
and
a
foot
out
of
joint.
As
one
that
taketh
off
a
garment
in
cold
weather,
and
as
vinegar
upon
nitre,
so
is
he
that
singeth
songs
to
an
heavy
heart.
If
thine
enemy
be
hungry,
give
him
bread
to
eat;
and
if
he
be
thirsty,
give
him
water
to
drink:
For
thou shalt
heap
coals
of
fire
upon
his
head,
and
the
LORD
shall
reward
thee.
The
north
wind
bringeth
forth
rain:
so
doth
a
backbiting
tongue
an
angry
countenance.
It
is
better
to
dwell
in
the comer
of
the
housetop,
than
with
a
contentious
woman
in
a
wide
house.
As
cold
waters
to
a
thirsty
soul,
so
is
good
news
from
a
far
country.
As
a
troubled
fountain,
and
a
corrupted
spring,
so
is
a
righteous
man
that
giveth
way
before
the
wicked.
It
is
not
good
to
eat
much
honey:
so
for
men
to
search
out
their
own
glory
is
not
glory.
He
whose
spirit
is
without
restraint
is
like
a
city
that
is
broken
down
and
hath
no
wall.
As
snow
in
summer,
and
as
rain
in
harvest,
so
honour
is
not
seemly
for
a
fool.
As
the
sparrow
in
her
wandering,
as
the
swallow
in
her
flying,
so
the
curse
that
is
causeless
lighteth
not.
A
whip
for
the
horse,
a
bridle
for
the
ass,
and
a
rod
for
the
back
of
fools.
Answer
not
a
fool
according
to
his
folly,
lest
thou
also
be
like
unto
him.
Answer
a
fool
according
to
his
folly,
lest
he
be
wise
in
his
own
conceit.
He
that
sendeth
a
message
by
the
hand
of
a
fool
cutteth
off
his
own
feet,
and
drinketh
in
damage.
The
legs
of
the
lame
hang
loose:
so
is
a
parable
in
the
mouth
of
fools.
As
a
bag
of
gems
in
a
heap
of
stones,
so
is
he
that
giveth
honour
to
a
fool.
As
a
thorn
that
goeth
up
into
the
hand
of
a
drunkard,
so
is
a
parable
in
the
month
of
fools.
As
an
archer
that
woundeth
all,
so
is
he
that hireth
the
fool
and
he
that hireth
them
that
pass
by.
As
a
dog
that
returneth
to
his
vomit,
so
is
a
fool
that
repeateth
his
folly.
Seest
thou
a
man
wise
in
his
own
conceit?
there
is
more
hope
of
a
fool
than
of
him.
The
sluggard
saith,
There
is
a
lion
in
the
way;
a
lion
is
in
the
streets.
As
the
door
turneth
upon
its
hinges,
so
doth
the
sluggard
upon
his
bed.
The
sluggard burieth
his
hand
in
the
dish;
it
wearieth
him
to
bring
it
again
to
his
mouth.
The
sluggard
is
wiser
in
his
own
conceit
than
seven
men
that
can
render
a
reason.
He
that
passeth
by,
and
vexeth
himself
with
strife belonging
not
to
him,
is
like
one
that
taketh
a
dog
by
the
ears.
As
a
madman
who
casteth
firebrands,
arrows,
and
death;
So
is
the
man
that
deceiveth
his
neighbour,
and
saith,
Am
not
I
in
sport?
For
lack
of
wood
the
fire
goeth
out:
and
where
there
is
no
whisperer,
contention
ceaseth.
As
coals
are
to
hot
embers,
and
wood
to
fire;
so
is
a
contentious
man
to
inflame
strife.
The
words
of
a
whisperer
are
as
dainty
morsels,
and
they
go
down
into
the
innermost
parts
of
the
belly.
Fervent
lips
and
a
wicked
heart
are
like
an
earthen
vessel
overlaid
with
silver
dross.
He
that
hateth
dissembleth
with
his
lips,
but
he
layeth
up
deceit
within
him:
When
he
speaketh
fair,
believe
him
not;
for
there
are
seven
abominations
in
his
heart:
Though
his
hatred
cover
itself
with
guile,
his
wickedness
shall
be
openly
shewed
before
the
congregation.
Whoso
diggeth
a
pit
shall
fall
therein:
and
he
that
rolleth
a
stone,
it
shall
return
upon
him.
A
lying
tongue
hateth
those
whom
it
hath
wounded;
and
a
flattering
mouth
worketh
ruin.
Boast
not
thyself
of
tomorrow;
for
thou
knowest
not
what
a
day
may
bring
forth.
Let
another
man
praise
thee,
and
not
thine
own
mouth;
a
stranger,
and
not
thine
own
lips.
A
stone
is
heavy,
and
the
sand
weighty;
but
a
fool’s
vexation
is
heavier
than
them
both.
Wrath
is
cruel,
and
anger
is
outrageous;
but
who
is
able
to
stand
before
jealousy?
Better
is
open
rebuke
than
love
that
is
hidden.
Faithful
are
the
wounds
of
a
friend:
but
the
kisses
of
an
enemy
are profuse.
The
full
soul
loatheth
an
honeycomb:
but
to
the
hungry
soul
every
bitter
thing
is
sweet.
As
a
bird
that
wandereth
from
her
nest,
so
is
a
man
that
wandereth
from
his
place.
Ointment
and
perfume
rejoice
the
heart:
so
doth
the
sweetness
of
a
man’s
friend
that
cometh
of
hearty
counsel.
Thine
own
friend,
and
thy
father’s
friend,
forsake
not;
and
go
not
to
thy
brother’s
house
in
the
day
of
thy
calamity:
better
is
a
neighbour
that
is
near
than
a
brother
far
off.
My
son,
be
wise,
and
make
my
heart
glad,
that
I
may
answer
him
that
reproacheth
me.
A
prudent
man
seeth
the
evil,
and
hideth
himself:
but
the
simple
pass
on,
and
suffer
for
it.
Take
his
garment
that
is
surety
for
a
stranger;
and
hold
him
in
pledge
that
is
surety
for
a
strange
woman.
He
that
blesseth
his
friend
with
a
loud
voice,
rising
early
in
the
morning,
it
shall
be
counted
a
curse
to
him.
A
continual
dropping
in
a
very
rainy
day
and
a
contentious
woman
are
alike:
He
that
would
restrain
her restraineth
the
wind,
and
his
right
hand encountereth
oil.
Iron
sharpeneth
iron;
so
a
man
sharpeneth
the
countenance
of
his
friend.
Whoso
keepeth
the
fig
tree
shall
eat
the
fruit
thereof;
and
he
that
waiteth
on
his
master
shall
be
honoured.
As
in
water
face
answereth
to
face,
so
the
heart
of
man
to
man.
Sheol
and
Abaddon
are
never
satisfied;
and
the
eyes
of
man
are
never
satisfied.
The fining
pot
is
for
silver,
and
the
furnace
for
gold,
and
a
man
is
tried
by
his
praise.
Though
thou shouldest
bray
a
fool
in
a
mortar
with
a
pestle
among
bruised
corn,
yet
will
not
his
foolishness
depart
from
him.
Be
thou
diligent
to
know
the
state
of
thy
flocks,
and
look
well
to
thy
herds:
For
riches
are
not
for
ever;
and
doth
the
crown
endure
unto
all
generations?
The
hay
is
carried,
and
the
tender
grass
sheweth
itself,
and
the
herbs
of
the
mountains
are
gathered
in.
The
lambs
are
for
thy
clothing,
and
the
goats
are
the
price
of
the
field:
And
there
will
be
goats’
milk
enough
for
thy
food,
for
the
food
of
thy
household;
and
maintenance
for
thy
maidens.
The
wicked
flee
when
no
man
pursueth:
but
the
righteous
are
bold
as
a
lion.
For
the
transgression
of
a
land
many
are
the
princes
thereof:
but
by
men
of
understanding
and
knowledge
the
state
thereof
shall
be
prolonged.
A
needy
man
that
oppresseth
the
poor
is
like
a
sweeping
rain
which
leaveth
no
food.
They
that
forsake
the
law
praise
the
wicked:
but
such
as
keep
the
law
contend
with
them.
Evil
men
understand
not
judgment:
but
they
that
seek
the
LORD
understand
all
things.
Better
is
the
poor
that
walketh
in
his
integrity,
than
he
that
is
perverse
in
his
ways,
though
he
be
rich.
Whoso
keepeth
the
law
is
a
wise
son:
but
he
that
is
a
companion
of
gluttonous
men
shameth
his
father.
He
that augmenteth
his
substance
by
usury
and
increase,
gathereth
it
for
him
that
hath
pity
on
the
poor.
He
that
turneth
away
his
ear
from
hearing
the
law,
even
his
prayer
is
an
abomination.
Whoso
causeth
the
upright
to
go
astray
in
an
evil
way,
he
shall
fall
himself
into
his
own
pit:
but
the
perfect
shall
inherit
good.
The
rich
man
is
wise
in
his
own
conceit;
but
the
poor
that
hath
understanding
searcheth
him
out.
When
the
righteous
triumph,
there
is
great
glory:
but
when
the
wicked
rise,
men
hide
themselves.
He
that
covereth
his
transgressions
shall
not
prosper:
but
whoso
confesseth
and
forsaketh
them
shall
obtain
mercy.
Happy
is
the
man
that
feareth
alway:
but
he
that
hardeneth
his
heart
shall
fall
into
mischief.
As
a
roaring
lion,
and
a
ranging
bear;
so
is
a
wicked
ruler
over
a
poor
people.
The
prince
that
lacketh
understanding
is
also
a
great
oppressor:
but
he
that
hateth
covetousness
shall
prolong
his
days.
A
man
that
is
laden
with
the
blood
of
any
person
shall
flee
unto
the
pit;
let
no
man
stay
him.
Whoso
walketh
uprightly
shall
be
delivered:
but
he
that
is
perverse
in
his
ways
shall
fall
at
once.
He
that
tilleth
his
land
shall
have
plenty
of
bread:
but
he
that
followeth
after
vain
persons
shall
have
poverty
enough.
A
faithful
man
shall
abound
with
blessings:
but
he
that
maketh
haste
to
be
rich
shall
not
be
unpunished.
To
have
respect
of
persons
is
not
good:
neither
that
a
man
should
transgress
for
a
piece
of
bread.
He
that
hath
an
evil
eye
hasteth
after
riches,
and
knoweth
not
that
want
shall
come
upon
him.
He
that
rebuketh
a
man
shall
afterward
find
more
favour
than
he
that
flattereth
with
the
tongue.
Whoso
robbeth
his
father
or
his
mother,
and
saith,
It
is
no
transgression;
the
same
is
the
companion
of
a
destroyer.
He
that
is
of
a
greedy
spirit
stirreth
up
strife:
but
he
that
putteth
his
trust
in
the
LORD
shall
be
made
fat.
He
that
trusteth
in
his
own
heart
is
a
fool:
but
whoso
walketh
wisely,
he
shall
be
delivered.
He
that
giveth
unto
the
poor
shall
not
lack:
but
he
that
hideth
his
eyes
shall
have
many
a
curse.
When
the
wicked
rise,
men
hide
themselves:
but
when
they
perish,
the
righteous
increase.
He
that
being
often
reproved
hardeneth
his
neck
shall
suddenly
be
broken,
and
that
without
remedy.
When
the
righteous
are
increased,
the
people
rejoice:
but
when
a
wicked
man
beareth
rule,
the
people
sigh.
Whoso
loveth
wisdom
rejoiceth
his
father:
but
he
that
keepeth
company
with
harlots
wasteth
his
substance.
The
king
by
judgment
establisheth
the
land:
but
he
that
exacteth
gifts
overthroweth
it.
A
man
that
flattereth
his
neighbour
spreadeth
a
net
for
his
steps.
In
the
transgression
of
an
evil
man
there
is
a
snare:
but
the
righteous
doth
sing
and
rejoice.
The
righteous
taketh
knowledge
of
the
cause
of
the
poor:
the
wicked
hath
not
understanding
to
know
it.
Scornful
men
set
a
city
in
a
flame:
but
wise
men
turn
away
wrath.
If
a
wise
man
hath
a
controversy
with
a
foolish
man,
whether
he
be
angry
or
laugh,
there
will
be
no
rest.
The
bloodthirsty
hate
him
that
is
perfect:
and
as
for
the
upright,
they
seek
his
life.
A
fool
uttereth
all
his
anger:
but
a
wise
man
keepeth
it
back
and
stilleth
it.
If
a
ruler
hearkeneth
to
falsehood,
all
his
servants
are
wicked.
The
poor
man
and
the
oppressor
meet
together:
the
LORD
lighteneth
the
eyes
of
them
both.
The
king
that
faithfully
judgeth
the
poor,
his
throne
shall
be
established
for
ever.
The
rod
and
reproof
give
wisdom:
but
a
child
left
to
himself
causeth
shame
to
his
mother.
When
the
wicked
are
increased,
transgression
increaseth:
but
the
righteous
shall
look
upon
their
fall.
Correct
thy
son,
and
he
shall
give
thee
rest;
yea,
he
shall
give
delight
unto
thy
soul.
Where
there
is
no
vision,
the
people
cast
off
restraint:
but
he
that
keepeth
the
law,
happy
is
he.
A
servant
will
not
be
corrected
by
words:
for
though
he
understand
he
will
not
give
heed.
Seest
thou
a
man
that
is
hasty
in
his
words?
there
is
more
hope
of
a
fool
than
of
him.
He
that
delicately
bringeth
up
his
servant
from
a
child
shall
have
him
become
a
son
at
the
last.
An
angry
man
stirreth
up
strife,
and
a
wrathful
man
aboundeth
in
transgression.
A
man’s
pride
shall
bring
him
low:
but
he
that
is
of
a
lowly
spirit
shall
obtain
honour.
Whoso
is
partner
with
a
thief
hateth
his
own
soul:
he
heareth
the
adjuration
and
uttereth
nothing.
The
fear
of
man
bringeth
a
snare:
but
whoso
putteth
his
trust
in
the
LORD
shall
be
safe.
Many
seek
the
ruler’s
favour:
but
a
man’s
judgment
cometh
from
the
LORD.
An
unjust
man
is
an
abomination
to
the
righteous:
and
he
that
is
upright
in
the
way
is
an
abomination
to
the
wicked.
The
words
of
Agur
the
son
of
Jakeh;
the
oracle.
The
man
saith
unto
Ithiel,
unto
Ithiel
and
Ucal:
Surely
I
am
more
brutish
than
any
man,
and
have
not
the
understanding
of
a
man:
And
I
have
not
learned
wisdom,
neither
have
I
the
knowledge
of
the
Holy
One.
Who
hath
ascended
up
into
heaven,
and
descended?
who
hath
gathered
the
wind
in
his
fists?
who
hath
bound
the
waters
in
his
garment?
who
hath
established
all
the
ends
of
the
earth?
what
is
his
name,
and
what
is
his
son’s
name,
if
thou
knowest?
Every
word
of
God
is
tried:
he
is
a
shield
unto
them
that
trust
in
him.
Add
thou
not
unto
his
words,
lest
he
reprove
thee,
and
thou
be
found
a
liar.
Two
things
have
I
asked
of
thee;
deny
me
them
not
before
I
die:
Remove
far
from
me
vanity
and
lies:
give
me
neither
poverty
nor
riches;
feed
me
with
the
food
that
is
needful
for
me:
Lest
I
be
full,
and
deny
thee,
and
say,
Who
is
the
LORD?
or
lest
I
be
poor,
and
steal,
and
use profanely
the
name
of
my
God.
Slander
not
a
servant
unto
his
master,
lest
he
curse
thee,
and
thou
be
held
guilty.
There
is
a
generation
that
curseth
their
father,
and
doth
not
bless
their
mother.
There
is
a
generation
that
are
pure
in
their
own
eyes;
and
yet
are
not
washed
from
their
filthiness.
There
is
a
generation,
Oh
how
lofty
are
their
eyes!
and
their
eyelids
are
lifted
up.
There
is
a
generation
whose
teeth
are
as
swords,
and
their
jaw
teeth
as
knives,
to
devour
the
poor
from
off
the
earth,
and
the
needy
from
among
men.
The
horseleach
hath
two
daughters,
Crying,
Give,
give.
There
are
three
things
that
are
never
satisfied,
yea,
four
that
say
not,
Enough:
The
grave;
and
the
barren
womb;
the
earth
that
is
not
satisfied
with
water;
and
the
fire
that
saith
not,
Enough.
The
eye
that
mocketh
at
his
father,
and
despiseth
to
obey
his
mother,
the
ravens
of
the
valley
shall
pick
it
out,
and
the
young
eagles
shall
eat
it.
There
be
three
things
which
are
too
wonderful
for
me,
yea,
four
which
I
know
not:
The
way
of
an
eagle
in
the
air;
the
way
of
a
serpent
upon
a
rock;
the
way
of
a
ship
in
the
midst
of
the
sea;
and
the
way
of
a
man
with
a
maid.
So
is
the
way
of
an
adulterous
woman;
she
eateth,
and
wipeth
her
mouth,
and
saith,
I
have
done
no
wickedness.
For
three
things
the
earth
doth
tremble,
and
for
four,
which
it
cannot
bear:
For
a
servant
when
he
is
king;
and
a
fool
when
he
is
filled
with
meat;
For
an
odious
woman
when
she
is
married;
and
an
handmaid
that
is
heir
to
her
mistress.
There
be
four
things
which
are
little
upon
the
earth,
but
they
are
exceeding
wise:
The
ants
are
a
people
not
strong,
yet
they
provide
their
meat
in
the
summer;
The
conies
are
but
a
feeble
folk,
yet
make
they
their
houses
in
the
rocks;
The
locusts
have
no
king,
yet
go
they
forth
all
of
them
by
bands;
The
lizard
taketh
hold
with
her
hands,
yet
is
she
in
kings’
palaces,
There
be
three
things
which
are
stately
in
their
march,
yea,
four
which
are
stately
in
going:
The
lion,
which
is
mightiest
among
beasts,
and
turneth
not
away
for
any;
The
greyhound;
the he-goat
also;
and
the
king,
against
whom
there
is
no
rising
up.
If
thou
hast
done
foolishly
in
lifting
up
thyself,
or
if
thou
hast
thought
evil,
lay
thine
hand
upon
thy
mouth.
For
the
churning
of
milk
bringeth
forth
butter,
and
the
wringing
of
the
nose
bringeth
forth
blood:
so
the
forcing
of
wrath
bringeth
forth
strife.
The
words
of
king
Lemuel;
the
oracle
which
his
mother
taught
him.
What,
my
son?
and
what,
O
son
of
my
womb,
and
what,
O
son
of
my
vows?
Give
not
thy
strength
unto
women,
nor
thy
ways
to
that
which
destroyeth
kings.
It
is
not
for
kings,
O
Lemuel,
it
is
not
for
kings
to
drink
wine;
nor
for
princes
to
say,
Where
is
strong
drink?
Lest
they
drink,
and
forget
the
law,
and
pervert
the
judgment
of
any
that
is
afflicted.
Give
strong
drink
unto
him
that
is
ready
to
perish,
and
wine
unto
the
bitter
in
soul:
Let
him
drink,
and
forget
his
poverty,
and
remember
his
misery
no
more.
Open
thy
mouth
for
the
dumb,
in
the
cause
of
all
such
as
are
left
desolate.
Open
thy
mouth,
judge
righteously,
and
minister
judgment
to
the
poor
and
needy.
A
virtuous
woman
who
can
find?
for
her
price
is
far
above
rubies.
The
heart
of
her
husband
trusteth
in
her,
and
he
shall
have
no
lack
of
gain.
She
doeth
him
good
and
not
evil
all
the
days
of
her
life.
She
seeketh
wool
and
flax,
and
worketh
willingly
with
her
hands.
She
is
like
the merchant-ships;
she
bringeth
her
food
from
afar.
She
riseth
also
while
it
is
yet
night,
and
giveth
meat
to
her
household,
and
their
task
to
her
maidens.
She
considereth
a
field,
and
buyeth
it:
with
the
fruit
of
her
hands
she
planteth
a
vineyard.
She
girdeth
her
loins
with
strength,
and
maketh
strong
her
arms.
She
perceiveth
that
her
merchandise
is
profitable:
her
lamp
goeth
not
out
by
night.
She
layeth
her
hands
to
the
distaff,
and
her
hands
hold
the
spindle.
She
spreadeth
out
her
hand
to
the
poor;
yea,
she
reacheth
forth
her
hands
to
the
needy.
She
is
not
afraid
of
the
snow
for
her
household;
for
all
her
household
are
clothed
with
scarlet.
She
maketh
for
herself
carpets
of
tapestry;
her
clothing
is
fine
linen
and
purple.
Her
husband
is
known
in
the
gates,
when
he
sitteth
among
the
elders
of
the
land.
She
maketh
linen
garments
and
selleth
them;
and
delivereth
girdles
unto
the
merchant.
Strength
and
dignity
are
her
clothing;
and
she
laugheth
at
the
time
to
come.
She
openeth
her
mouth
with
wisdom;
and
the
law
of
kindness
is
on
her
tongue.
She
looketh
well
to
the
ways
of
her
household,
and
eateth
not
the
bread
of
idleness.
Her
children
rise
up,
and
call
her
blessed;
her
husband
also,
and
he
praiseth
her,
saying:
Many
daughters
have
done
virtuously,
but
thou
excellest
them
all.
Favour
is
deceitful,
and
beauty
is
vain:
but
a
woman
that
feareth
the
LORD,
she
shall
be
praised.
Give
her
of
the
fruit
of
her
hands;
and
let
her
works
praise
her
in
the
gates.
Ecclesiastes
ECCLESIASTES; OR, THE PREACHER.
ECCLESIASTES
Ecc
ECCLESIASTES;
OR, THE PREACHER.
The
words
of
the
Preacher,
the
son
of
David,
king
in
Jerusalem.
Vanity
of
vanities,
saith
the
Preacher;
vanity
of
vanities,
all
is
vanity.
What
profit
hath
man
of
all
his
labour
wherein
he
laboureth
under
the
sun?
One
generation
goeth,
and
another
generation
cometh;
and
the
earth
abideth
for
ever.
The
sun
also
ariseth,
and
the
sun
goeth
down,
and
hasteth
to
his
place
where
he
ariseth.
The
wind
goeth
toward
the
south,
and
turneth
about
unto
the
north;
it
turneth
about
continually
in
its
course,
and
the
wind
returneth
again
to
its
circuits.
All
the
rivers
run
into
the
sea,
yet
the
sea
is
not
full;
unto
the
place
whither
the
rivers
go,
thither
they
go
again.
All
things
are
full
of
weariness;
man
cannot
utter
it:
the
eye
is
not
satisfied
with
seeing,
nor
the
ear
filled
with
hearing.
That
which
hath
been
is
that
which
shall
be;
and
that
which
hath
been
done
is
that
which
shall
be
done:
and
there
is
no
new
thing
under
the
sun.
Is
there
a
thing
whereof
men
say,
See,
this
is
new?
it
hath
been
already,
in
the
ages
which
were
before
us.
There
is
no
remembrance
of
the
former
generations;
neither
shall
there
be
any
remembrance
of
the
latter
generations
that
are
to
come,
among
those
that
shall
come
after.
I
the
Preacher
was
king
over
Israel
in
Jerusalem.
And
I
applied
my
heart
to
seek
and
to
search
out
by
wisdom
concerning
all
that
is
done
under
heaven:
it
is
a
sore
travail
that
God
hath
given
to
the
sons
of
men
to
be
exercised
therewith.
I
have
seen
all
the
works
that
are
done
under
the
sun;
and,
behold,
all
is
vanity
and
a
striving
after
wind.
That
which
is
crooked
cannot
be
made
straight:
and
that
which
is
wanting
cannot
be
numbered.
I
communed
with
mine
own
heart,
saying,
Lo,
I
have
gotten
me
great
wisdom
above
all
that
were
before
me
in
Jerusalem:
yea,
my
heart
hath
had
great
experience
of
wisdom
and
knowledge.
And
I
applied
my
heart
to
know
wisdom,
and
to
know
madness
and
folly:
I
perceived
that
this
also
was
a
striving
after
wind.
For
in
much
wisdom
is
much
grief:
and
he
that
increaseth
knowledge
increaseth
sorrow.
I
SAID
in
mine
heart,
Go
to
now,
I
will
prove
thee
with
mirth;
therefore
enjoy
pleasure:
and,
behold,
this
also
was
vanity.
I
said
of
laughter,
It
is
mad:
and
of
mirth,
What
doeth
it?
I
searched
in
mine
heart
how
to
cheer
my
flesh
with
wine,
mine
heart
yet
guiding
me
with
wisdom,
and
how
to
lay
hold
on
folly,
till
I
might
see
what
it
was
good
for
the
sons
of
men
that
they
should
do
under
the
heaven
all
the
days
of
their
life.
I
made
me
great
works;
I
builded
me
houses;
I
planted
me
vineyards;
I
made
me
gardens
and
parks,
and
I
planted
trees
in
them
of
all
kinds
of
fruit:
I
made
me
pools
of
water,
to
water therefrom
the
forest
where
trees
were
reared:
I
bought
menservants
and
maidens,
and
had
servants
born
in
my
house;
also
I
had
great
possessions
of
herds
and
flocks,
above
all
that
were
before
me
in
Jerusalem:
I
gathered
me
also
silver
and
gold,
and
the
peculiar
treasure
of
kings
and
of
the
provinces:
I
gat
me
men
singers
and
women
singers,
and
the
delights
of
the
sons
of
men,
concubines
very
many.
So
I
was
great,
and
increased
more
than
all
that
were
before
me
in
Jerusalem:
also
my
wisdom
remained
with
me.
And
whatsoever
mine
eyes
desired
I
kept
not
from
them:
I
withheld
not
my
heart
from
any
joy,
for
my
heart
rejoiced
because
of
all
my
labour;
and
this
was
my
portion
from
all
my
labour.
Then
I
looked
on
all
the
works
that
my
hands
had
wrought,
and
on
the
labour
that
I
had
laboured
to
do:
and,
behold,
all
was
vanity
and
a
striving
after
wind,
and
there
was
no
profit
under
the
sun.
And
I
turned
myself
to
behold
wisdom,
and
madness
and
folly;
for
what
can
the
man
do
that
cometh
after
the
king?
even
that
which
hath
been
already
done.
Then
I
saw
that
wisdom
excelleth
folly,
as
far
as
light
excelleth
darkness.
The
wise
man’s
eyes
are
in
his
head,
and
the
fool
walketh
in
darkness:
and
yet
I
perceived
that
one
event
happeneth
to
them
all.
Then
said
I
in
my
heart,
As
it
happeneth
to
the
fool,
so
will
it
happen
even
to
me;
and
why
was
I
then
more
wise?
Then
I
said
in
my
heart,
that
this
also
was
vanity.
For
of
the
wise
man,
even
as
of
the
fool,
there
is
no
remembrance
for
ever;
seeing
that
in
the
days
to
come
all
will
have
been
already
forgotten.
And
how
doth
the
wise
man
die
even
as
the
fool!
So
I
hated
life;
because
the
work
that
is
wrought
under
the
sun
was
grievous
unto
me:
for
all
is
vanity
and
a
striving
after
wind.
And
I
hated
all
my
labour
wherein
I
laboured
under
the
sun:
seeing
that
I
must
leave
it
unto
the
man
that
shall
be
after
me.
And
who
knoweth
whether
he
shall
be
a
wise
man
or
a
fool?
yet
shall
he
have
rule
over
all
my
labour
wherein
I
have
laboured,
and
wherein
I
have
shewed
wisdom
under
the
sun.
This
also
is
vanity.
Therefore
I
turned
about
to
cause
my
heart
to
despair
concerning
all
the
labour
wherein
I
had
laboured
under
the
sun.
For
there
is
a
man
whose
labour
is
with
wisdom,
and
with
knowledge,
and
with
skilfulness;
yet
to
a
man
that
hath
not
laboured
therein
shall
he
leave
it
for
his
portion.
This
also
is
vanity
and
a
great
evil.
For
what
hath
a
man
of
all
his
labour,
and
of
the
striving
of
his
heart,
wherein
he
laboureth
under
the
sun?
For
all
his
days
are
but
sorrows,
and
his
travail
is
grief;
yea,
even
in
the
night
his
heart
taketh
no
rest.
This
also
is
vanity.
There
is
nothing
better
for
a
man
than
that
he
should
eat
and
drink,
and
make
his
soul
enjoy
good
in
his
labour.
This
also
I
saw,
that
it
is
from
the
hand
of
God.
For
who
can
eat,
or
who
can
have
enjoyment,
more
than
I?
For
to
the
man
that
pleaseth
him
God
giveth
wisdom,
and
knowledge,
and
joy:
but
to
the
sinner
he
giveth
travail,
to
gather
and
to
heap
up,
that
he
may
give
to
him
that
pleaseth
God.
This
also
is
vanity
and
a
striving
after
wind.
To
every
thing
there
is
a
season,
and
a
time
to
every
purpose
under
the
heaven:
a
time
to
be
born,
and
a
time
to
die;
a
time
to
plant,
and
a
time
to
pluck
up
that
which
is
planted;
a
time
to
kill,
and
a
time
to
heal;
a
time
to
break
down,
and
a
time
to
build
up;
a
time
to
weep,
and
a
time
to
laugh;
a
time
to
mourn,
and
a
time
to
dance;
a
time
to
cast
away
stones,
and
a
time
to
gather
stones
together;
a
time
to
embrace,
and
a
time
to
refrain
from
embracing;
a
time
to
seek,
and
a
time
to
lose;
a
time
to
keep,
and
a
time
to
cast
away;
a
time
to
rend,
and
a
time
to
sew;
a
time
to
keep
silence,
and
a
time
to
speak;
a
time
to
love,
and
a
time
to
hate;
a
time
for
war,
and
a
time
for
peace.
What
profit
hath
he
that
worketh
in
that
wherein
he
laboureth?
I
have
seen
the
travail
which
God
hath
given
to
the
sons
of
men
to
be
exercised
therewith.
He
hath
made
every
thing
beautiful
in
its
time:
also
he
hath
set
the
world
in
their
heart,
yet
so
that
man
cannot
find
out
the
work
that
God
hath
done
from
the
beginning
even
to
the
end.
I
know
that
there
is
nothing
better
for
them,
than
to
rejoice,
and
to
do
good
so
long
as
they
live.
And
also
that
every
man
should
eat
and
drink,
and
enjoy
good
in
all
his
labour,
is
the
gift
of
God.
I
know
that,
whatsoever
God
doeth,
it
shall
be
for
ever:
nothing
can
be
put
to
it,
nor
any
thing
taken
from
it:
and
God
hath
done
it,
that
men
should
fear
before
him.
That
which
is
hath
been
already;
and
that
which
is
to
be
hath
already
been:
and
God
seeketh
again
that
which
is
passed
away.
And
moreover
I
saw
under
the
sun,
in
the
place
of
judgment,
that
wickedness
was
there;
and
in
the
place
of
righteousness,
that
wickedness
was
there.
I
said
in
mine
heart,
God
shall
judge
the
righteous
and
the
wicked:
for
there
is
a
time
there
for
every
purpose
and
for
every
work.
I
said
in
mine
heart,
It
is
because
of
the
sons
of
men,
that
God
may
prove
them,
and
that
they
may
see
that
they
themselves
are
but
as
beasts.
For
that
which
befalleth
the
sons
of
men
befalleth
beasts;
even
one
thing
befalleth
them:
as
the
one
dieth,
so
dieth
the
other;
yea,
they
have
all
one
breath;
and
man
hath
no
preeminence
above
the
beasts:
for
all
is
vanity.
All
go
unto
one
place;
all
are
of
the
dust,
and
all
turn
to
dust
again.
Who
knoweth
the
spirit
of
man
whether
it
goeth
upward,
and
the
spirit
of
the
beast
whether
it
goeth
downward
to
the
earth?
Wherefore
I
saw
that
there
is
nothing
better,
than
that
a
man
should
rejoice
in
his
works;
for
that
is
his
portion:
for
who
shall
bring
him
back
to
see
what
shall
be
after
him?
Then
I
returned
and
saw
all
the
oppressions
that
are
done
under
the
sun:
and
behold,
the
tears
of
such
as
were
oppressed,
and
they
had
no
comforter;
and
on
the
side
of
their
oppressors
there
was
power,
but
they
had
no
comforter.
Wherefore
I
praised
the
dead
which
are
already
dead
more
than
the
living
which
are
yet
alive;
yea,
better
than
them
both
did
I
esteem
him
which
hath
not
yet
been,
who
hath
not
seen
the
evil
work
that
is
done
under
the
sun.
Then
I
saw
all
labour
and
every
skilful
work,
that
for
this
a
man
is
envied
of
his
neighbour.
This
also
is
vanity
and
a
striving
after
wind.
The
fool
foldeth
his
hands
together,
and
eateth
his
own
flesh.
Better
is
an
handful
with
quietness,
than
two
handfuls
with
labour
and
striving
after
wind.
Then
I
returned
and
saw
vanity
under
the
sun.
There
is
one
that
is
alone,
and
he
hath
not
a
second;
yea,
he
hath
neither
son
nor
brother;
yet
is
there
no
end
of
all
his
labour,
neither
are
his
eyes
satisfied
with
riches.
For
whom
then,
saith
he,
do
I
labour,
and
deprive
my
soul
of
good?
This
also
is
vanity,
yea,
it
is
a
sore
travail.
Two
are
better
than
one;
because
they
have
a
good
reward
for
their
labour.
For
if
they
fall,
the
one
will
lift
up
his
fellow:
but
woe
to
him
that
is
alone
when
he
falleth,
and
hath
not
another
to
lift
him
up.
Again,
if
two
lie
together,
then
they
have warmth:
but
how
can
one
be
warm
alone?
And
if
a
man
prevail
against
him
that
is
alone,
two
shall
withstand
him;
and
a
threefold
cord
is
not
quickly
broken.
Better
is
a
poor
and
wise
youth
than
an
old
and
foolish
king,
who
knoweth
not
how
to
receive admonition
any
more.
For
out
of
prison
he
came
forth
to
be
king;
yea,
even
in
his
kingdom
he
was
born
poor.
I
saw
all
the
living
which
walk
under
the
sun,
that
they
were
with
the
youth,
the
second,
that
stood
up
in
his
stead.
There
was
no
end
of
all
the
people,
even
of
all
them
over
whom
he
was:
yet
they
that
come
after
shall
not
rejoice
in
him.
Surely
this
also
is
vanity
and
a
striving
after
wind.
Keep
thy
foot
when
thou
goest
to
the
house
of
God;
for
to
draw
nigh
to
hear
is
better
than
to
give
the
sacrifice
of
fools:
for
they
know
not
that
they
do
evil.
Be
not
rash
with
thy
month,
and
let
not
thine
heart
be
hasty
to
utter
any
thing
before
God;
for
God
is
in
heaven,
and
thou
upon
earth:
therefore
let
thy
words
be
few.
For
a
dream
cometh
with
a
multitude
of
business;
and
a
fool’s
voice
with
a
multitude
of
words.
When
thou
vowest
a
vow
unto
God,
defer
not
to
pay
it;
for
he
hath
no
pleasure
in
fools:
pay
that
which
thou
vowest.
Better
is
it
that
thou shouldest
not
vow,
than
that
thou shouldest
vow
and
not
pay.
Suffer
not
thy
mouth
to
cause
thy
flesh
to
sin;
neither
say
thou
before
the
angel,
that
it
was
an
error:
wherefore
should
God
be
angry
at
thy
voice,
and
destroy
the
work
of
thine
hands?
For
thus
it
cometh
to
pass
through
the
multitude
of
dreams
and
vanities
and
many
words:
but
fear
thou
God.
If
thou
seest
the
oppression
of
the
poor,
and
the
violent
taking
away
of
judgment
and
justice
in
a
province,
marvel
not
at
the
matter:
for
one
higher
than
the
high
regardeth;
and
there
be
higher
than
they.
Moreover
the
profit
of
the
earth
is
for
all:
the
king
himself
is
served
by
the
field.
He
that
loveth
silver
shall
not
be
satisfied
with
silver;
nor
he
that
loveth
abundance
with
increase:
this
also
is
vanity.
When
goods
increase,
they
are
increased
that
eat
them:
and
what
advantage
is
there
to
the
owner
thereof,
saving
the
beholding
of
them
with
his
eyes?
The
sleep
of
a labouring
man
is
sweet,
whether
he
eat
little
or
much:
but
the
fulness
of
the
rich
will
not
suffer
him
to
sleep.
There
is
a
grievous
evil,
which
I
have
seen
under
the
sun,
namely,
riches
kept
by
the
owner
thereof
to
his
hurt:
and
those
riches
perish
by
evil
adventure;
and
if
he
hath
begotten
a
son,
there
is
nothing
in
his
hand.
As
he
came
forth
of
his
mother’s
womb,
naked
shall
he
go
again
as
he
came,
and
shall
take
nothing
for
his
labour,
which
he
may
carry
away
in
his
hand.
And
this
also
is
a
grievous
evil,
that
in
all
points
as
he
came,
so
shall
he
go:
and
what
profit
hath
he
that
he
laboureth
for
the
wind?
All
his
days
also
he
eateth
in
darkness,
and
he
is
sore
vexed
and
hath
sickness
and
wrath.
Behold,
that
which
I
have
seen
to
be
good
and
to
be
comely
is
for
one
to
eat
and
to
drink,
and
to
enjoy
good
in
all
his
labour,
wherein
he
laboureth
under
the
sun,
all
the
days
of
his
life
which
God
hath
given
him:
for
this
is
his
portion.
Every
man
also
to
whom
God
hath
given
riches
and
wealth,
and
hath
given
him
power
to
eat
thereof,
and
to
take
his
portion,
and
to
rejoice
in
his
labour;
this
is
the
gift
of
God.
For
he
shall
not
much
remember
the
days
of
his
life;
because
God
answereth
him
in
the
joy
of
his
heart.
There
is
an
evil
which
I
have
seen
under
the
sun,
and
it
is
heavy
upon
men:
a
man
to
whom
God
giveth
riches,
wealth,
and
honour,
so
that
he
lacketh
nothing
for
his
soul
of
all
that
he
desireth,
yet
God
giveth
him
not
power
to
eat
thereof,
but
a
stranger
eateth
it;
this
is
vanity,
and
it
is
an
evil
disease.
If
a
man
beget
an
hundred
children
and
live
many
years,
so
that
the
days
of
his
years
be
many,
but
his
soul
be
not
filled
with
good,
and
moreover
he
have
no
burial;
I
say,
that
an
untimely
birth
is
better
than
he:
for
it
cometh
in
vanity,
and
departeth
in
darkness,
and
the
name
thereof
is
covered
with
darkness;
moreover
it
hath
not
seen
the
sun
nor
known
it;
this
hath
rest
rather
than
the
other:
yea,
though
he
live
a
thousand
years
twice
told,
and
yet
enjoy
no
good:
do
not
all
go
to
one
place?
All
the
labour
of
man
is
for
his
mouth,
and
yet
the
appetite
is
not
filled.
For
what
advantage
hath
the
wise
more
than
the
fool?
or
what
hath
the
poor
man,
that
knoweth
to
walk
before
the
living?
Better
is
the
sight
of
the
eyes
than
the
wandering
of
the
desire:
this
also
is
vanity
and
a
striving
after
wind.
Whatsoever
hath
been,
the
name
thereof
was
given
long
ago,
and
it
is
known
that
it
is
man:
neither
can
he
contend
with
him
that
is
mightier
than
he.
Seeing
there
be
many
things
that
increase
vanity,
what
is
man
the
better?
For
who
knoweth
what
is
good
for
man
in
his
life,
all
the
days
of
his
vain
life
which
he
spendeth
as
a
shadow?
for
who
can
tell
a
man
what
shall
be
after
him
under
the
sun?
A
good
name
is
better
than
precious
ointment;
and
the
day
of
death
than
the
day
of
one’s
birth.
It
is
better
to
go
to
the
house
of
mourning,
than
to
go
to
the
house
of
feasting:
for
that
is
the
end
of
all
men;
and
the
living
will
lay
it
to
his
heart.
Sorrow
is
better
than
laughter:
for
by
the
sadness
of
the
countenance
the
heart
is
made
glad.
The
heart
of
the
wise
is
in
the
house
of
mourning;
but
the
heart
of
fools
is
in
the
house
of
mirth.
It
is
better
to
hear
the
rebuke
of
the
wise,
than
for
a
man
to
hear
the
song
of
fools.
For
as
the
crackling
of
thorns
under
a
pot,
so
is
the
laughter
of
the
fool:
this
also
is
vanity.
Surely
extortion
maketh
a
wise
man
foolish;
and
a
gift
destroyeth
the
understanding.
Better
is
the
end
of
a
thing
than
the
beginning
thereof:
and
the
patient
in
spirit
is
better
than
the
proud
in
spirit.
Be
not
hasty
in
thy
spirit
to
be
angry:
for
anger
resteth
in
the
bosom
of
fools.
Say
not
thou,
What
is
the
cause
that
the
former
days
were
better
than
these?
for
thou
dost
not
inquire
wisely
concerning
this.
Wisdom
is
as
good
as
an
inheritance:
yea,
more
excellent
is
it
for
them
that
see
the
sun.
For
wisdom
is
a
defence,
even
as
money
is
a
defence:
but
the
excellency
of
knowledge
is,
that
wisdom
preserveth
the
life
of
him
that
hath
it.
Consider
the
work
of
God:
for
who
can
make
that
straight,
which
he
hath
made
crooked?
In
the
day
of
prosperity
be
joyful,
and
in
the
day
of
adversity
consider:
God
hath
even
made
the
one
side
by
side
with
the
other,
to
the
end
that
man
should
not
find
out
any
thing
that
shall
be
after
him.
All
this
have
I
seen
in
the
days
of
my
vanity:
there
is
a
righteous
man
that
perisheth
in
his
righteousness,
and
there
is
a
wicked
man
that
prolongeth
his
life
in
his evil-doing.
Be
not
righteous
over
much;
neither
make
thyself
over
wise:
why shouldest
thou
destroy
thyself?
Be
not
over
much
wicked,
neither
be
thou
foolish:
why shouldest
thou
die
before
thy
time?
It
is
good
that
thou shouldest
take
hold
of
this;
yea,
also
from
that
withdraw
not
thine
hand:
for
he
that
feareth
God
shall
come
forth
of
them
all.
Wisdom
is
a
strength
to
the
wise
man
more
than
ten
rulers
which
are
in
a
city.
Surely
there
is
not
a
righteous
man
upon
earth,
that
doeth
good,
and
sinneth
not.
Also
take
not
heed
unto
all
words
that
are
spoken;
lest
thou
hear
thy
servant
curse
thee:
for
oftentimes
also
thine
own
heart
knoweth
that
thou
thyself
likewise
hast
cursed
others.
All
this
have
I
proved
in
wisdom:
I
said,
I
will
be
wise;
but
it
was
far
from
me.
That
which
is
is
far
off,
and
exceeding
deep;
who
can
find
it
out?
I
turned
about,
and
my
heart
was
set
to
know
and
to
search
out,
and
to
seek
wisdom
and
the
reason
of
things,
and
to
know
that
wickedness
is
folly,
and
that
foolishness
is
madness:
And
I
find
a
thing
more
bitter
than
death,
even
the
woman
whose
heart
is
snares
and
nets,
and
her
hands
as
bands:
whoso
pleaseth
God
shall
escape
from
her;
but
the
sinner
shall
be
taken
by
her.
Behold,
this
have
I
found,
saith
the
Preacher;
laying
one
thing
to
another,
to
find
out
the
account:
which
my
soul
still
seeketh,
but
I
have
not
found:
one
man
among
a
thousand
have
I
found;
but
a
woman
among
all
those
have
I
not
found.
Behold,
this
only
have
I
found,
that
God
made
man
upright;
but
they
have
sought
out
many
inventions.
Who
is
as
the
wise
man?
and
who
knoweth
the
interpretation
of
a
thing?
A
man’s
wisdom
maketh
his
face
to
shine,
and
the
hardness
of
his
face
is
changed.
I
counsel
thee,
Keep
the
king’s
command,
and
that
in
regard
of
the
oath
of
God.
Be
not
hasty
to
go
out
of
his
presence;
persist
not
in
an
evil
thing:
for
he
doeth
whatsoever
pleaseth
him.
Because
the
king’s
word
hath
power;
and
who
may
say
unto
him,
What
doest
thou?
Whoso
keepeth
the
commandment
shall
know
no
evil
thing;
and
a
wise
man’s
heart
discerneth
time
and
judgment:
for
to
every
purpose
there
is
a
time
and
judgment;
because
the
misery
of
man
is
great
upon
him:
for
he
knoweth
not
that
which
shall
be;
for
who
can
tell
him
how
it
shall
be?
There
is
no
man
that
hath
power
over
the
spirit
to
retain
the
spirit;
neither
hath
he
power
over
the
day
of
death;
and
there
is
no
discharge
in
that
war:
neither
shall
wickedness
deliver
him
that
is
given
to
it.
All
this
have
I
seen,
and
applied
my
heart
unto
every
work
that
is
done
under
the
sun:
there
is
a
time
wherein
one
man
hath
power
over
another
to
his
hurt.
And
withal
I
saw
the
wicked
buried,
and
they
came
to
the
grave;
and
they
that
had
done
right
went
away
from
the
holy
place,
and
were
forgotten
in
the
city:
this
also
is
vanity.
Because
sentence
against
an
evil
work
is
not
executed
speedily,
therefore
the
heart
of
the
sons
of
men
is
fully
set
in
them
to
do
evil.
Though
a
sinner
do
evil
an
hundred
times,
and
prolong
his
days,
yet
surely
I
know
that
it
shall
be
well
with
them
that
fear
God,
which
fear
before
him:
but
it
shall
not
be
well
with
the
wicked,
neither
shall
he
prolong
his
days,
which
are
as
a
shadow;
because
he
feareth
not
before
God.
There
is
a
vanity
which
is
done
upon
the
earth;
that
there
be
righteous
men,
unto
whom
it
happeneth
according
to
the
work
of
the
wicked;
again,
there
be
wicked
men,
to
whom
it
happeneth
according
to
the
work
of
the
righteous:
I
said
that
this
also
is
vanity.
Then
I
commended
mirth,
because
a
man
hath
no
better
thing
under
the
sun,
than
to
eat,
and
to
drink,
and
to
be
merry:
for
that
shall
abide
with
him
in
his
labour
all
the
days
of
his
life
which
God
hath
given
him
under
the
sun.
When
I
applied
mine
heart
to
know
wisdom,
and
to
see
the
business
that
is
done
upon
the
earth: (for
also
there
is
that
neither
day
nor
night
seeth
sleep
with
his
eyes:)
then
I
beheld
all
the
work
of
God,
that
man
cannot
find
out
the
work
that
is
done
under
the
sun:
because
however
much
a
man
labour
to
seek
it
out,
yet
he
shall
not
find
it;
yea
moreover,
though
a
wise
man
think
to
know
it,
yet
shall
he
not
be
able
to
find
it.
For
all
this
I
laid
to
my
heart,
even
to
explore
all
this;
that
the
righteous,
and
the
wise,
and
their
works,
are
in
the
hand
of
God:
whether
it
be
love
or
hatred,
man
knoweth
it
not;
all
is
before
them.
All
things
come
alike
to
all:
there
is
one
event
to
the
righteous
and
to
the
wicked;
to
the
good
and
to
the
clean
and
to
the
unclean;
to
him
that
sacrificeth
and
to
him
that
sacrificeth
not:
as
is
the
good,
so
is
the
sinner;
and
he
that
sweareth,
as
he
that
feareth
an
oath.
This
is
an
evil
in
all
that
is
done
under
the
sun,
that
there
is
one
event
unto
all:
yea
also,
the
heart
of
the
sons
of
men
is
full
of
evil,
and
madness
is
in
their
heart
while
they
live,
and
after
that
they
go
to
the
dead.
For
to
him
that
is
joined
with
all
the
living
there
is
hope:
for
a
living
dog
is
better
than
a
dead
lion.
For
the
living
know
that
they
shall
die:
but
the
dead
know
not
any
thing,
neither
have
they
any
more
a
reward;
for
the
memory
of
them
is
forgotten.
As
well
their
love,
as
their
hatred
and
their
envy,
is
now
perished;
neither
have
they
any
more
a
portion
for
ever
in
any
thing
that
is
done
under
the
sun.
Go
thy
way,
eat
thy
bread
with
joy,
and
drink
thy
wine
with
a
merry
heart;
for
God
hath
already
accepted
thy
works.
Let
thy
garments
be
always
white;
and
let
not
thy
head
lack
ointment.
Live
joyfully
with
the
wife
whom
thou
lovest
all
the
days
of
the
life
of
thy
vanity,
which
he
hath
given
thee
under
the
sun,
all
the
days
of
thy
vanity:
for
that
is
thy
portion
in
life,
and
in
thy
labour
wherein
thou labourest
under
the
sun.
Whatsoever
thy
hand
findeth
to
do,
do
it
with
thy
might;
for
there
is
no
work,
nor
device,
nor
knowledge,
nor
wisdom,
in
the
grave,
whither
thou
goest.
I
returned,
and
saw
under
the
sun,
that
the
race
is
not
to
the
swift,
nor
the
battle
to
the
strong,
neither
yet
bread
to
the
wise,
nor
yet
riches
to
men
of
understanding,
nor
yet
favour
to
men
of
skill;
but
fame
and
chance
happeneth
to
them
all.
For
man
also
knoweth
not
his
time:
as
the
fishes
that
are
taken
in
an
evil
net,
and
as
the
birds
that
are
caught
in
the
snare,
even
so,
are
the
sons
of
men
snared
in
an
evil
time,
when
it
falleth
suddenly
upon
them.
I
have
also
seen
wisdom
under
the
sun
on
this
wise,
and
it
seemed
great
unto
me:
There
was
a
little
city,
and
few
men
within
it;
and
there
came
a
great
king
against
it,
and
besieged
it,
and
built
great
bulwarks
against
it:
Now
there
was
found
in
it
a
poor
wise
man,
and
he
by
his
wisdom
delivered
the
city;
yet
no
man
remembered
that
same
poor
man.
Then
said
I,
Wisdom
is
better
than
strength:
nevertheless
the
poor
man’s
wisdom
is
despised,
and
his
words
are
not
heard.
The
words
of
the
wise
spoken
in
quiet
are
heard
more
than
the
cry
of
him
that
ruleth
among
fools.
Wisdom
is
better
than
weapons
of
war:
but
one
sinner
destroyeth
much
good.
Dead
flies
cause
the
ointment
of
the
perfumer
to
send
forth
a stinking
savour:
so
doth
a
little
folly outweigh
wisdom
and
honour.
A
wise
man’s
heart
is
at
his
right
hand;
but
a
fool’s
heart
at
his
left.
Yea
also,
when
the
fool
walketh
by
the
way,
his
understanding
faileth
him,
and
he
saith
to
every
one
that
he
is
a
fool.
If
the
spirit
of
the
ruler
rise
up
against
thee,
leave
not
thy
place;
for
yielding allayeth
great
offences.
There
is
an
evil
which
I
have
seen
under
the
sun,
as
it
were
an
error
which
proceedeth
from
the
ruler:
folly
is
set
in
great
dignity,
and
the
rich
sit
in
low
place.
I
have
seen
servants
upon
horses,
and
princes
walking
as
servants
upon
the
earth.
He
that
diggeth
a
pit
shall
fall
into
it;
and
whoso
breaketh
through
a
fence,
a
serpent
shall
bite
him.
Whoso
heweth
out
stones
shall
be
hurt
therewith;
and
he
that
cleaveth
wood
is
endangered
thereby.
If
the
iron
be
blunt,
and
one
do
not
whet
the
edge,
then
must
he
put
to
more
strength:
but
wisdom
is
profitable
to
direct.
If
the
serpent
bite
before
it
be
charmed,
then
is
there
no
advantage
in
the
charmer.
The
words
of
a
wise
man’s
mouth
are
gracious;
but
the
lips
of
a
fool
will
swallow
up
himself.
The
beginning
of
the
words
of
his
mouth
is
foolishness:
and
the
end
of
his
talk
is
mischievous
madness.
A
fool
also
multiplieth
words:
yet
man
knoweth
not
what
shall
be;
and
that
which
shall
be
after
him,
who
can
tell
him?
The
labour
of
fools
wearieth
every
one
of
them,
for
he
knoweth
not
how
to
go
to
the
city.
Woe
to
thee,
O
land,
when
thy
king
is
a
child,
and
thy
princes
eat
in
the
morning!
Happy
art
thou,
O
land,
when
thy
king
is
the
son
of
nobles,
and
thy
princes
eat
in
due
season,
for
strength,
and
not
for
drunkenness!
By
slothfulness
the
roof sinketh
in;
and
through
idleness
of
the
hands
the
house leaketh.
A
feast
is
made
for
laughter,
and
wine
maketh
glad
the
life:
and
money
answereth
all
things.
Curse
not
the
king,
no,
not
in
thy
thought;
and
curse
not
the
rich
in
thy
bedchamber:
for
a
bird
of
the
air
shall
carry
the
voice,
and
that
which
hath
wings
shall
tell
the
matter.
Cast
thy
bread
upon
the
waters:
for
thou shalt
find
it
after
many
days.
Give
a
portion
to
seven,
yea,
even
unto
eight;
for
thou
knowest
not
what
evil
shall
be
upon
the
earth.
If
the
clouds
be
full
of
rain,
they
empty
themselves
upon
the
earth:
and
if
a
tree
fall
toward
the
south,
or
toward
the
north,
in
the
place
where
the
tree
falleth,
there
shall
it
be.
He
that
observeth
the
wind
shall
not
sow;
and
he
that
regardeth
the
clouds
shall
not
reap.
As
thou
knowest
not
what
is
the
way
of
the
wind,
nor
how
the
bones
do
grow
in
the
womb
of
her
that
is
with
child;
even
so
thou
knowest
not
the
work
of
God
who
doeth
all.
In
the
morning
sow
thy
seed,
and
in
the
evening
withhold
not
thine
hand:
for
thou
knowest
not
which
shall
prosper,
whether
this
or
that,
or
whether
they
both
shall
be
alike
good.
Truly
the
light
is
sweet,
and
a
pleasant
thing
it
is
for
the
eyes
to
behold
the
sun.
Yea,
if
a
man
live
many
years,
let
him
rejoice
in
them
all;
but
let
him
remember
the
days
of
darkness,
for
they
shall
be
many.
All
that
cometh
is
vanity.
Rejoice,
O
young
man,
in
thy
youth;
and
let
thy
heart
cheer
thee
in
the
days
of
thy
youth,
and
walk
in
the
ways
of
thine
heart,
and
in
the
sight
of
thine
eyes:
but
know
thou,
that
for
all
these
things
God
will
bring
thee
into
judgment.
Therefore
remove
sorrow
from
thy
heart,
and
put
away
evil
from
thy
flesh:
for
youth
and
the
prime
of
life
are
vanity.
Remember
also
thy
Creator
in
the
days
of
thy
youth,
or
ever
the
evil
days
come,
and
the
years
draw
nigh,
when
thou shalt
say,
I
have
no
pleasure
in
them;
or
ever
the
sun,
and
the
light,
and
the
moon,
and
the
stars,
be
darkened,
and
the
clouds
return
after
the
rain:
in
the
day
when
the
keepers
of
the
house
shall
tremble,
and
the
strong
men
shall
bow
themselves,
and
the
grinders
cease
because
they
are
few,
and
those
that
look
out
of
the
windows
be
darkened,
and
the
door
shall
be
shut
in
the
street;
when
the
sound
of
the
grinding
is
low,
and
one
shall
rise
up
at
the
voice
of
a
bird,
and
all
the
daughters
of
music
shall
be
brought
low;
yea,
they
shall
be
afraid
of
that
which
is
high,
and
terrors
shall
be
in
the
way;
and
the
almond
tree
shall
blossom,
and
the
grasshopper
shall
be
a
burden,
and
the caper-berry
shall
fail:
because
man
goeth
to
his
long
home,
and
the
mourners
go
about
the
streets:
or
ever
the
silver
cord
be
loosed,
or
the
golden
bowl
be
broken,
or
the
pitcher
be
broken
at
the
fountain,
or
the
wheel
broken
at
the
cistern;
and
the
dust
return
to
the
earth
as
it
was,
and
the
spirit
return
unto
God
who
gave
it.
Vanity
of
vanities,
saith
the
Preacher;
all
is
vanity.
And
further,
because
the
Preacher
was
wise,
he
still
taught
the
people
knowledge;
yea,
he
pondered,
and
sought
out,
and
set
in
order
many
proverbs.
The
Preacher
sought
to
find
out
acceptable
words,
and
that
which
was
written
uprightly,
even
words
of
truth.
The
words
of
the
wise
are
as
goads,
and
as
nails
well
fastened
are
the
words
of
the
masters
of
assemblies,
which
are
given
from
one
shepherd.
And
furthermore,
my
son,
be
admonished:
of
making
many
books
there
is
no
end;
and
much
study
is
a
weariness
of
the
flesh.
This
is
the
end
of
the
matter;
all
hath
been
heard:
fear
God,
and
keep
his
commandments;
for
this
is
the
whole
duty
of
man.
For
God
shall
bring
every
work
into
judgment,
with
every
hidden
thing,
whether
it
be
good
or
whether
it
be
evil.
Song of Songs
THE SONG OF SONGS.
SONG OF SONGS
Sng
THE SONG OF SONGS.
The
Song
of
songs,
which
is
Solomon’s.
Let
him
kiss
me
with
the
kisses
of
his
mouth:
for
thy
love
is
better
than
wine.
Thine
ointments
have
a
goodly
fragrance;
thy
name
is
as
ointment
poured
forth;
therefore
do
the
virgins
love
thee.
Draw
me;
we
will
run
after
thee:
the
king
hath
brought
me
into
his
chambers:
we
will
be
glad
and
rejoice
in
thee,
we
will
make
mention
of
thy
love
more
than
of
wine:
rightly
do
they
love
thee.
I
am
black,
but
comely,
O
ye
daughters
of
Jerusalem,
as
the
tents
of
Kedar,
as
the
curtains
of
Solomon.
Look
not
upon
me,
because
I
am
swarthy,
because
the
sun
hath
scorched
me.
My
mother’s
sons
were
incensed
against
me,
they
made
me
keeper
of
the
vineyards;
but
mine
own
vineyard
have
I
not
kept.
Tell
me,
O
thou
whom
my
soul
loveth,
where
thou
feedest
thy
flock,
where
thou
makest
it
to
rest
at
noon:
for
why
should
I
be
as
one
that
is veiled
beside
the
flocks
of
thy
companions?
If
thou
know
not,
O
thou
fairest
among
women,
go
thy
way
forth
by
the
footsteps
of
the
flock,
and
feed
thy
kids
beside
the
shepherds’
tents.
I
have
compared
thee,
O
my
love,
to
a steed
in
Pharaoh’s
chariots.
Thy
cheeks
are
comely
with plaits
of
hair,
thy
neck
with
strings
of
jewels
We
will
make
thee plaits
of
gold
with
studs
of
silver.
While
the
king
sat
at
his
table,
my
spikenard
sent
forth
its
fragrance.
My
beloved
is
unto
me
as
a
bundle
of
myrrh,
that
lieth
betwixt
my
breasts.
My
beloved
is
unto
me
as
a
cluster
of henna-flowers
in
the
vineyards
of
En-gedi.
Behold,
thou
art
fair,
my
love;
behold,
thou
art
fair;
thine
eyes
are
as
doves.
Behold,
thou
art
fair,
my
beloved,
yea,
pleasant:
also
our
couch
is
green.
The
beams
of
our
house
are
cedars,
and
our
rafters
are
firs.
I
AM
a
rose
of
Sharon,
a
lily
of
the
valleys.
As
a
lily
among
thorns,
so
is
my
love
among
the
daughters.
As
the
apple
tree
among
the
trees
of
the
wood,
so
is
my
beloved
among
the
sons.
I
sat
down
under
his
shadow
with
great
delight,
and
his
fruit
was
sweet
to
my
taste.
He
brought
me
to
the
banqueting
house,
and
his
banner
over
me
was
love.
Stay
ye
me
with
raisins,
comfort
me
with
apples:
for
I
am
sick
of
love.
His
left
hand
is
under
my
head,
and
his
right
hand
doth
embrace
me.
I
adjure
you,
O
daughters
of
Jerusalem,
by
the
roes,
and
by
the
hinds
of
the
field,
that
ye
stir
not
up,
nor
awaken
love,
until
it
please.
The
voice
of
my
beloved!
behold,
he
cometh,
leaping
upon
the
mountains,
skipping
upon
the
hills.
My
beloved
is
like
a
roe
or
a
young
hart:
behold,
he
standeth
behind
our
wall,
he
looketh
in
at
the
windows,
he
sheweth
himself
through
the
lattice.
My
beloved
spake,
and
said
unto
me,
Rise
up,
my
love,
my
fair
one,
and
come
away.
For,
lo,
the
winter
is
past,
the
rain
is
over
and
gone;
The
flowers
appear
on
the
earth;
the
time
of
the
singing
of
birds
is
come,
and
the
voice
of
the
turtle
is
heard
in
our
land;
The
fig
tree ripeneth
her
green
figs,
and
the
vines
are
in
blossom,
they
give
forth
their
fragrance.
Arise,
my
love,
my
fair
one,
and
come
away.
O
my
dove,
that
art
in
the
clefts
of
the
rock,
in
the
covert
of
the
steep
place,
let
me
see
thy
countenance,
let
me
hear
thy
voice:
for
sweet
is
thy
voice,
and
thy
countenance
is
comely.
Take
us
the
foxes,
the
little
foxes,
that
spoil
the
vineyards;
for
our
vineyards
are
in
blossom.
My
beloved
is
mine,
and
I
am
his:
he
feedeth
his
flock
among
the
lilies.
Until
the
day
be
cool,
and
the
shadows
flee
away,
turn,
my
beloved,
and
be
thou
like
a
roe
or
a
young
hart
upon
the
mountains
of
Bether.
By
night
on
my
bed
I
sought
him
whom
my
soul
loveth:
I
sought
him,
but
I
found
him
not.
I
said,
I
will
rise
now,
and
go
about
the
city,
in
the
streets
and
in
the
broad
ways,
I
will
seek
him
whom
my
soul
loveth:
I
sought
him,
but
I
found
him
not.
The
watchmen
that
go
about
the
city
found
me:
to
whom
I
said,
Saw
ye
him
whom
my
soul
loveth?
It
was
but
a
little
that
I
passed
from
them,
when
I
found
him
whom
my
soul
loveth:
I
held
him,
and
would
not
let
him
go,
until
I
had
brought
him
into
my
mother’s
house,
and
into
the
chamber
of
her
that
conceived
me.
I
adjure
you,
O
daughters
of
Jerusalem,
by
the
roes,
and
by
the
hinds
of
the
field,
that
ye
stir
not
up,
nor
awaken
love,
until
it
please.
Who
is
this
that
cometh
up
out
of
the
wilderness
like
pillars
of
smoke,
perfumed
with
myrrh
and
frankincense,
with
all
powders
of
the
merchant?
Behold,
it
is
the litter
of
Solomon;
threescore
mighty
men
are
about
it,
of
the
mighty
men
of
Israel.
They
all
handle
the
sword,
and
are
expert
in
war:
every
man
hath
his
sword
upon
his
thigh,
because
of
fear
in
the
night.
King
Solomon
made
himself
a palanquin
of
the
wood
of
Lebanon.
He
made
the
pillars
thereof
of
silver,
the
bottom
thereof
of
gold,
the
seat
of
it
of
purple,
the
midst
thereof
being
paved
with
love,
from
the
daughters
of
Jerusalem.
Go
forth,
O
ye
daughters
of
Zion,
and
behold
king
Solomon,
with
the
crown
wherewith
his
mother
hath
crowned
him
in
the
day
of
his
espousals,
and
in
the
day
of
the
gladness
of
his
heart.
Behold,
thou
art
fair,
my
love;
behold,
thou
art
fair;
thine
eyes
are
as
doves
behind
thy
veil:
thy
hair
is
as
a
flock
of
goats,
that
lie
along
the
side
of
mount
Gilead.
Thy
teeth
are
like
a
flock
of
ewes
that
are
newly
shorn,
which
are
come
up
from
the
washing;
whereof
every
one
hath
twins,
and
none
is
bereaved
among
them.
Thy
lips
are
like
a
thread
of
scarlet,
and
thy
mouth
is
comely:
thy
temples
are
like
a
piece
of
a
pomegranate
behind
thy
veil.
Thy
neck
is
like
the
tower
of
David
builded
for
an
armoury,
whereon
there
hang
a
thousand
bucklers,
all
the
shields
of
the
mighty
men.
Thy
two
breasts
are
like
two
fawns
that
are
twins
of
a
roe,
which
feed
among
the
lilies.
Until
the
day
be
cool,
and
the
shadows
flee
away,
I
will
get
me
to
the
mountain
of
myrrh,
and
to
the
hill
of
frankincense.
Thou
art
all
fair,
my
love;
and
there
is
no
spot
in
thee.
Come
with
me
from
Lebanon,
my
bride,
with
me
from
Lebanon:
look
from
the
top
of
Amana,
from
the
top
of
Senir
and
Hermon,
from
the
lions’
dens,
from
the
mountains
of
the
leopards.
Thou
hast
ravished
my
heart,
my
sister,
my
bride;
thou
hast
ravished
my
heart
with
one
of
thine
eyes,
with
one
chain
of
thy
neck.
How
fair
is
thy
love,
my
sister,
my
bride!
how
much
better
is
thy
love
than
wine!
and
the
smell
of
thine
ointments
than
all
manner
of
spices!
Thy
lips,
O
my
bride,
drop
as
the
honeycomb:
honey
and
milk
are
under
thy
tongue;
and
the
smell
of
thy
garments
is
like
the
smell
of
Lebanon.
A
garden
shut
up
is
my
sister,
my
bride;
a
spring
shut
up,
a
fountain
sealed.
Thy
shoots
are
an
orchard
of
pomegranates,
with
precious
fruits;
henna
with
spikenard
plants,
Spikenard
and
saffron,
calamus
and
cinnamon,
with
all
trees
of
frankincense;
myrrh
and
aloes,
with
all
the
chief
spices.
Thou
art
a
fountain
of
gardens,
a
well
of
living
waters,
and
flowing
streams
from
Lebanon.
Awake,
O
north
wind;
and
come,
thou
south;
blow
upon
my
garden,
that
the
spices
thereof
may
flow
out.
Let
my
beloved
come
into
his
garden,
and
eat
his
precious
fruits.
I
AM
come
into
my
garden,
my
sister,
my
bride:
I
have
gathered
my
myrrh
with
my
spice;
I
have
eaten
my
honeycomb
with
my
honey;
I
have
drunk
my
wine
with
my
milk.
Eat,
O
friends;
drink,
yea,
drink
abundantly,
O
beloved.
I
was
asleep,
but
my
heart
waked:
it
is
the
voice
of
my
beloved
that
knocketh,
saying,
Open
to
me,
my
sister,
my
love,
my
dove,
my
undefiled:
for
my
head
is
filled
with
dew,
my
locks
with
the
drops
of
the
night.
I
have
put
off
my
coat;
how
shall
I
put
it
on?
I
have
washed
my
feet;
how
shall
I
defile
them?
My
beloved
put
in
his
hand
by
the
hole
of
the
door,
and
my
heart
was
moved
for
him.
I
rose
up
to
open
to
my
beloved;
and
my
hands
dropped
with
myrrh,
and
my
fingers
with
liquid
myrrh,
upon
the
handles
of
the
bolt.
I
opened
to
my
beloved;
but
my
beloved
had
withdrawn
himself,
and
was
gone.
My
soul
had
failed
me
when
he
spake:
I
sought
him,
but
I
could
not
find
him;
I
called
him,
but
he
gave
me
no
answer.
The
watchmen
that
go
about
the
city
found
me,
they
smote
me,
they
wounded
me;
the
keepers
of
the
walls
took
away
my
mantle
from
me.
I
adjure
you,
O
daughters
of
Jerusalem,
if
ye
find
my
beloved,
that
ye
tell
him,
that
I
am
sick
of
love.
What
is
thy
beloved
more
than
another
beloved,
O
thou
fairest
among
women?
what
is
thy
beloved
more
than
another
beloved,
that
thou
dost
so
adjure
us?
My
beloved
is
white
and
ruddy,
the
chiefest
among
ten
thousand.
His
head
is
as
the
most
fine
gold,
his
locks
are
bushy,
and
black
as
a
raven.
His
eyes
are
like
doves
beside
the
water
brooks;
washed
with
milk,
and
fitly
set.
His
cheeks
are
as
a
bed
of
spices,
as
banks
of
sweet
herbs:
his
lips
are
as
lilies,
dropping
liquid
myrrh.
His
hands
are
as
rings
of
gold
set
with
beryl:
his
body
is
as
ivory
work
overlaid
with
sapphires.
His
legs
are
as
pillars
of
marble,
set
upon
sockets
of
fine
gold:
his aspect
is
like
Lebanon,
excellent
as
the
cedars.
His
mouth
is
most
sweet:
yea,
he
is
altogether
lovely.
This
is
my
beloved,
and
this
is
my
friend,
O
daughters
of
Jerusalem.
Whither
is
thy
beloved
gone,
O
thou
fairest
among
women?
whither
hath
thy
beloved
turned
him,
that
we
may
seek
him
with
thee?
My
beloved
is
gone
down
to
his
garden,
to
the
beds
of
spices,
to
feed
in
the
gardens,
and
to
gather
lilies.
I
am
my
beloved’s,
and
my
beloved
is
mine:
he
feedeth
his
flock
among
the
lilies.
Thou
art
beautiful,
O
my
love,
as
Tirzah,
comely
as
Jerusalem,
terrible
as
an
army
with
banners.
Turn
away
thine
eyes
from
me,
for
they
have
overcome
me.
Thy
hair
is
as
a
flock
of
goats,
that
lie
along
the
side
of
Gilead.
Thy
teeth
are
like
a
flock
of
ewes,
which
are
come
up
from
the
washing;
whereof
every
one
hath
twins,
and
none
is
bereaved
among
them.
Thy
temples
are
like
a
piece
of
a
pomegranate
behind
thy
veil.
There
are
threescore
queens,
and
fourscore
concubines,
and
virgins
without
number.
My
dove,
my
undefiled,
is
but
one;
she
is
the
only
one
of
her
mother;
she
is
the
choice
one
of
her
that
bare
her.
The
daughters
saw
her,
and
called
her
blessed;
yea,
the
queens
and
the
concubines,
and
they
praised
her.
Who
is
she
that
looketh
forth
as
the
morning,
fair
as
the
moon,
clear
as
the
sun,
terrible
as
an
army
with
banners?
I
went
down
into
the
garden
of
nuts,
to
see
the
green
plants
of
the
valley,
to
see
whether
the
vine
budded,
and
the
pomegranates
were
in
flower.
Or
ever
I
was
aware,
my
soul
set
me
among
the
chariots
of
my princely
people.
Return,
return,
O
Shulammite;
return,
return,
that
we
may
look
upon
thee.
Why
will
ye
look
upon
the
Shulammite,
as
upon
the
dance
of
Mahanaim?
How
beautiful
are
thy
feet
in
sandals,
O
prince’s
daughter!
the
joints
of
thy
thighs
are
like
jewels,
the
work
of
the
hands
of
a
cunning
workman.
Thy
navel
is
like
a
round
goblet,
wherein
no
mingled
wine
is
wanting:
thy
belly
is
like
an
heap
of
wheat
set
about
with
lilies.
Thy
two
breasts
are
like
two
fawns
that
are
twins
of
a
roe.
Thy
neck
is
like
the
tower
of
ivory;
thine
eyes
as
the
pools
in
Heshbon,
by
the
gate
of
Bath-rabbim;
thy
nose
is
like
the
tower
of
Lebanon
which
looketh
toward
Damascus.
Thine
head
upon
thee
is
like
Carmel,
and
the
hair
of
thine
head
like
purple;
the
king
is
held
captive
in
the
tresses
thereof.
How
fair
and
how
pleasant
art
thou,
O
love,
for
delights!
This
thy
stature
is
like
to
a
palm
tree,
and
thy
breasts
to
clusters
of
grapes.
I
said,
I
will
climb
up
into
the
palm
tree,
I
will
take
hold
of
the
branches
thereof:
let
thy
breasts
be
as
clusters
of
the
vine,
and
the
smell
of
thy
breath
like
apples;
And
thy
mouth
like
the
best
wine,
that
goeth
down
smoothly
for
my
beloved,
gliding
through
the
lips
of
those
that
are
asleep.
I
am
my
beloved’s,
and
his
desire
is
toward
me.
Come,
my
beloved,
let
us
go
forth
into
the
field;
let
us
lodge
in
the
villages.
Let
us
get
up
early
to
the
vineyards;
let
us
see
whether
the
vine
hath
budded,
and
its
blossom
be
open,
and
the
pomegranates
be
in
flower:
there
will
I
give
thee
my
love.
The
mandrakes
give
forth
fragrance,
and
at
our
doors
are
all
manner
of
precious
fruits,
new
and
old,
which
I
have
laid
up
for
thee,
O
my
beloved.
Oh
that
thou wert
as
my
brother,
that
sucked
the
breasts
of
my
mother!
when
I
should
find
thee
without,
I
would
kiss
thee;
yea,
and
none
would
despise
me.
I
would
lead
thee,
and
bring
thee
into
my
mother’s
house,
who
would
instruct
me;
I
would
cause
thee
to
drink
of
spiced
wine,
of
the
juice
of
my
pomegranate.
His
left
hand
should
be
under
my
head,
and
his
right
hand
should
embrace
me.
I
adjure
you,
O
daughters
of
Jerusalem,
that
ye
stir
not
up,
nor
awaken
love,
until
it
please.
Who
is
this
that
cometh
up
from
the
wilderness,
leaning
upon
her
beloved?
Under
the
apple
tree
I
awakened
thee:
there
thy
mother
was
in
travail
with
thee,
there
was
she
in
travail
that
brought
thee
forth.
Set
me
as
a
seal
upon
thine
heart,
as
a
seal
upon
thine
arm:
for
love
is
strong
as
death;
jealousy
is
cruel
as
the
grave:
the
flashes
thereof
are
flashes
of
fire,
a
very
flame
of
the
LORD.
Many
waters
cannot
quench
love,
neither
can
the
floods
drown
it:
if
a
man
would
give
all
the
substance
of
his
house
for
love,
he
would
utterly
be
contemned.
We
have
a
little
sister,
and
she
hath
no
breasts:
what
shall
we
do
for
our
sister
in
the
day
when
she
shall
be
spoken
for?
If
she
be
a
wall,
we
will
build
upon
her
a turret
of
silver:
and
if
she
be
a
door,
we
will enclose
her
with
boards
of
cedar.
I
am
a
wall,
and
my
breasts
like
the
towers
thereof:
then
was
I
in
his
eyes
as
one
that
found
peace.
Solomon
had
a
vineyard
at
Baal-hamon;
he
let
out
the
vineyard
unto
keepers;
every
one
for
the
fruit
thereof
was
to
bring
a
thousand
pieces
of
silver.
My
vineyard,
which
is
mine,
is
before
me:
thou,
O
Solomon, shalt
have
the
thousand,
and
those
that
keep
the
fruit
thereof
two
hundred.
Thou
that
dwellest
in
the
gardens,
the
companions
hearken
for
thy
voice:
cause
me
to
hear
it.
Make
haste,
my
beloved,
and
be
thou
like
to
a
roe
or
to
a
young
hart
upon
the
mountains
of
spices.
Isaiah
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH.
ISAIAH
Isa
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET
ISAIAH.
The
vision
of
Isaiah
the
son
of
Amoz,
which
he
saw
concerning
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
in
the
days
of
Uzziah,
Jotham,
Ahaz,
and
Hezekiah,
kings
of
Judah.
Hear,
O
heavens,
and
give
ear,
O
earth,
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken:
I
have
nourished
and
brought
up
children,
and
they
have
rebelled
against
me.
The
ox
knoweth
his
owner,
and
the
ass
his
master’s
crib:
but
Israel
doth
not
know,
my
people
doth
not
consider.
Ah
sinful
nation,
a
people
laden
with
iniquity,
a
seed
of evil-doers,
children
that
deal
corruptly:
they
have
forsaken
the
LORD,
they
have
despised
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
they
are
estranged
and
gone
backward.
Why
will
ye
be
still
stricken,
that
ye
revolt
more
and
more?
the
whole
head
is
sick,
and
the
whole
heart
faint.
From
the
sole
of
the
foot
even
unto
the
head
there
is
no
soundness
in
it;
but
wounds,
and
bruises,
and
festering
sores:
they
have
not
been
closed,
neither
bound
up,
neither
mollified
with
oil.
Your
country
is
desolate;
your
cities
are
burned
with
fire;
your
land,
strangers
devour
it
in
your
presence,
and
it
is
desolate,
as
overthrown
by
strangers.
And
the
daughter
of
Zion
is
left
as
a
booth
in
a
vineyard,
as
a
lodge
in
a
garden
of
cucumbers,
as
a
besieged
city.
Except
the
LORD
of
hosts
had
left
unto
us
a
very
small
remnant,
we
should
have
been
as
Sodom,
we
should
have
been
like
unto
Gomorrah.
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
ye
rulers
of
Sodom;
give
ear
unto
the
law
of
our
God,
ye
people
of
Gomorrah.
To
what
purpose
is
the
multitude
of
your
sacrifices
unto
me?
saith
the
LORD:
I
am
full
of
the
burnt
offerings
of
rams,
and
the
fat
of
fed
beasts;
and
I
delight
not
in
the
blood
of
bullocks,
or
of
lambs,
or
of he-goats.
When
ye
come
to
appear
before
me,
who
hath
required
this
at
your
hand,
to
trample
my
courts?
Bring
no
more
vain
oblations;
incense
is
an
abomination
unto
me;
new
moon
and
sabbath,
the
calling
of
assemblies,—I
cannot
away
with
iniquity
and
the
solemn
meeting.
Your
new
moons
and
your
appointed
feasts
my
soul
hateth:
they
are
a
trouble
unto
me;
I
am
weary
to
bear
them.
And
when
ye
spread
forth
your
hands,
I
will
hide
mine
eyes
from
you:
yea,
when
ye
make
many
prayers,
I
will
not
hear:
your
hands
are
full
of
blood.
Wash
you,
make
you
clean;
put
away
the
evil
of
your
doings
from
before
mine
eyes;
cease
to
do
evil:
learn
to
do
well;
seek
judgment,
relieve
the
oppressed,
judge
the
fatherless,
plead
for
the
widow.
Come
now,
and
let
us
reason
together,
saith
the
LORD:
though
your
sins
be
as
scarlet,
they
shall
be
as
white
as
snow;
though
they
be
red
like
crimson,
they
shall
be
as
wool.
If
ye
be
willing
and
obedient,
ye
shall
eat
the
good
of
the
land:
but
if
ye
refuse
and
rebel,
ye
shall
be
devoured
with
the
sword:
for
the
mouth
of
the
LORD
hath
spoken
it.
How
is
the
faithful
city
become
an
harlot!
she
that
was
full
of
judgment!
righteousness
lodged
in
her,
but
now
murderers.
Thy
silver
is
become
dross,
thy
wine
mixed
with
water.
Thy
princes
are
rebellious,
and
companions
of
thieves;
every
one
loveth
gifts,
and
followeth
after
rewards:
they
judge
not
the
fatherless,
neither
doth
the
cause
of
the
widow
come
unto
them.
Therefore
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
Mighty
One
of
Israel,
Ah,
I
will
ease
me
of
mine
adversaries,
and
avenge
me
of
mine
enemies:
and
I
will
turn
my
hand
upon
thee,
and
throughly
purge
away
thy
dross,
and
will
take
away
all
thy
tin:
and
I
will
restore
thy
judges
as
at
the
first,
and
thy
counsellors
as
at
the
beginning:
afterward
thou shalt
be
called
The
city
of
righteousness,
the
faithful
city.
Zion
shall
be
redeemed
with
judgment,
and
her
converts
with
righteousness.
But
the
destruction
of
the
transgressors
and
the
sinners
shall
be
together,
and
they
that
forsake
the
LORD
shall
be
consumed.
For
they
shall
be
ashamed
of
the
oaks
which
ye
have
desired,
and
ye
shall
be
confounded
for
the
gardens
that
ye
have
chosen.
For
ye
shall
be
as
an
oak
whose
leaf
fadeth,
and
as
a
garden
that
hath
no
water.
And
the
strong
shall
be
as
tow,
and
his
work
as
a
spark;
and
they
shall
both
burn
together,
and
none
shall
quench
them.
The
word
that
Isaiah
the
son
of
Amoz
saw
concerning
Judah
and
Jerusalem.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
the
latter
days,
that
the
mountain
of
the
LORD’S
house
shall
be
established
in
the
top
of
the
mountains,
and
shall
be
exalted
above
the
hills;
and
all
nations
shall
flow
unto
it.
And
many
peoples
shall
go
and
say,
come
ye,
and
let
us
go
up
to
the
mountain
of
the
LORD,
to
the
house
of
the
God
of
Jacob;
and
he
will
teach
us
of
his
ways,
and
we
will
walk
in
his
paths:
for
out
of
Zion
shall
go
forth
the
law,
and
the
word
of
the
LORD
from
Jerusalem.
And
he
shall
judge
between
the
nations,
and
shall
reprove
many
peoples:
and
they
shall
beat
their
swords
into
plowshares,
and
their
spears
into
pruninghooks:
nation
shall
not
lift
up
sword
against
nation,
neither
shall
they
learn
war
any
more.
O
house
of
Jacob,
come
ye,
and
let
us
walk
in
the
light
of
the
LORD.
For
thou
hast
forsaken
thy
people
the
house
of
Jacob,
because
they
be
filled
with
customs
from
the
east,
and
are
soothsayers
like
the
Philistines,
and
they
strike
hands
with
the
children
of
strangers.
Their
land
also
is
full
of
silver
and
gold,
neither
is
there
any
end
of
their
treasures;
their
land
also
is
full
of
horses,
neither
is
there
any
end
of
their
chariots.
Their
land
also
is
full
of
idols;
they
worship
the
work
of
their
own
hands,
that
which
their
own
fingers
have
made.
And
the
mean
man
is
bowed
down,
and
the
great
man
is
brought
low;
therefore
forgive
them
not.
Enter
into
the
rock,
and
hide
thee
in
the
dust,
from
before
the
terror
of
the
LORD,
and
from
the
glory
of
his
majesty.
The
lofty
looks
of
man
shall
be
brought
low,
and
the
haughtiness
of
men
shall
be
bowed
down,
and
the
LORD
alone
shall
be
exalted
in
that
day.
For
there
shall
be
a
day
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
upon
all
that
is
proud
and
haughty,
and
upon
all
that
is
lifted
up;
and
it
shall
be
brought
low:
and
upon
all
the
cedars
of
Lebanon,
that
are
high
and
lifted
up,
and
upon
all
the
oaks
of
Bashan;
and
upon
all
the
high
mountains,
and
upon
all
the
hills
that
are
lifted
up;
and
upon
every
lofty
tower,
and
upon
every
fenced
wall;
and
upon
all
the
ships
of
Tarshish;
and
upon
all
pleasant
imagery.
And
the
loftiness
of
man
shall
be
bowed
down,
and
the
haughtiness
of
men
shall
be
brought
low:
and
the
LORD
alone
shall
be
exalted
in
that
day.
And
the
idols
shall
utterly
pass
away.
And
men
shall
go
into
the
caves
of
the
rocks,
and
into
the
holes
of
the
earth,
from
before
the
terror
of
the
LORD,
and
from
the
glory
of
his
majesty,
when
he
ariseth
to
shake
mightily
the
earth.
In
that
day
a
man
shall
cast
away
his
idols
of
silver,
and
his
idols
of
gold,
which
they
made
for
him
to
worship,
to
the
moles
and
to
the
bats;
to
go
into
the
caverns
of
the
rocks,
and
into
the
clefts
of
the ragged
rocks,
from
before
the
terror
of
the
LORD,
and
from
the
glory
of
his
majesty,
when
he
ariseth
to
shake
mightily
the
earth.
Cease
ye
from
man,
whose
breath
is
in
his
nostrils:
for
wherein
is
he
to
be
accounted
of?
For,
behold,
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
doth
take
away
from
Jerusalem
and
from
Judah
stay
and
staff,
the
whole
stay
of
bread,
and
the
whole
stay
of
water;
the
mighty
man,
and
the
man
of
war;
the
judge,
and
the
prophet,
and
the
diviner,
and
the
ancient;
the
captain
of
fifty,
and
the
honourable
man,
and
the
counsellor,
and
the
cunning
artificer,
and
the
skilful
enchanter.
And
I
will
give
children
to
be
their
princes,
and
babes
shall
rule
over
them.
And
the
people
shall
be
oppressed,
every
one
by
another,
and
every
one
by
his
neighbour:
the
child
shall
behave
himself
proudly
against
the
ancient,
and
the
base
against
the
honourable.
When
a
man
shall
take
hold
of
his
brother
in
the
house
of
his
father,
saying,
Thou
hast
clothing,
be
thou
our
ruler,
and
let
this
ruin
be
under
thy
hand:
in
that
day
shall
he
lift
up
his
voice,
saying,
I
will
not
be
an
healer;
for
in
my
house
is
neither
bread
nor
clothing:
ye
shall
not
make
me
ruler
of
the
people.
For
Jerusalem
is
ruined,
and
Judah
is
fallen:
because
their
tongue
and
their
doings
are
against
the
LORD,
to
provoke
the
eyes
of
his
glory.
The
shew
of
their
countenance
doth
witness
against
them;
and
they
declare
their
sin
as
Sodom,
they
hide
it
not.
Woe
unto
their
soul!
for
they
have
rewarded
evil
unto
themselves.
Say
ye
of
the
righteous,
that
it
shall
be
well
with
him:
for
they
shall
eat
the
fruit
of
their
doings.
Woe
unto
the
wicked!
it
shall
be
ill
with
him:
for
the
reward
of
his
hands
shall
be
given
him.
As
for
my
people,
children
are
their
oppressors,
and
women
rule
over
them.
O
my
people,
they
which
lead
thee
cause
thee
to
err,
and
destroy
the
way
of
thy
paths.
The
LORD
standeth
up
to
plead,
and
standeth
to
judge
the
peoples.
The
LORD
will
enter
into
judgment
with
the
elders
of
his
people,
and
the
princes
thereof:
It
is
ye
that
have
eaten
up
the
vineyard;
the
spoil
of
the
poor
is
in
your
houses:
what
mean
ye
that
ye
crush
my
people,
and
grind
the
face
of
the
poor?
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Moreover
the
LORD
said,
Because
the
daughters
of
Zion
are
haughty,
and
walk
with
stretched
forth
necks
and
wanton
eyes,
walking
and
mincing
as
they
go,
and
making
a
tinkling
with
their
feet:
therefore
the
Lord
will
smite
with
a
scab
the
crown
of
the
head
of
the
daughters
of
Zion,
and
the
LORD
will
lay
bare
their
secret
parts.
In
that
day
the
Lord
will
take
away
the
bravery
of
their
anklets,
and
the
cauls,
and
the crescents;
the
pendants,
and
the
bracelets,
and
the
mufflers;
the headtires,
and
the
ankle
chains,
and
the
sashes,
and
the
perfume
boxes,
and
the
amulets;
the
rings,
and
the
nose
jewels;
the
festival
robes,
and
the
mantles,
and
the
shawls,
and
the satchels;
the
hand
mirrors,
and
the
fine
linen,
and
the
turbans,
and
the
veils.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
instead
of
sweet
spices
there
shall
be
rottenness;
and
instead
of
a
girdle
a
rope;
and
instead
of
well
set
hair
baldness;
and
instead
of
a
stomacher
a
girding
of
sackcloth:
branding
instead
of
beauty.
Thy
men
shall
fall
by
the
sword,
and
thy
mighty
in
the
war.
And
her
gates
shall
lament
and
mourn;
and
she
shall
be
desolate
and
sit
upon
the
ground.
And
seven
women
shall
take
hold
of
one
man
in
that
day,
saving,
We
will
eat
our
own
bread,
and
wear
our
own
apparel:
only
let
us
be
called
by
thy
name;
take
thou
away
our
reproach.
In
that
day
shall
the
branch
of
the
LORD
be
beautiful
and
glorious,
and
the
fruit
of
the
land
shall
be
excellent
and
comely
for
them
that
are
escaped
of
Israel.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
he
that
is
left
in
Zion,
and
he
that
remaineth
in
Jerusalem,
shall
be
called
holy,
even
every
one
that
is
written
among
the
living
in
Jerusalem:
when
the
Lord
shall
have
washed
away
the
filth
of
the
daughters
of
Zion,
and
shall
have
purged
the
blood
of
Jerusalem
from
the
midst
thereof,
by
the
spirit
of
judgment,
and
by
the
spirit
of
burning.
And
the
LORD
will
create
over
the
whole
habitation
of
mount
Zion,
and
over
her
assemblies,
a
cloud
and
smoke
by
day,
and
the
shining
of
a
flaming
fire
by
night:
for
over
all
the
glory
shall
be
spread
a
canopy.
And
there
shall
be
a
pavilion
for
a
shadow
in
the day-time
from
the
heat,
and
for
a
refuge
and
for
a
covert
from
storm
and
from
rain.
Let
me
sing
for
my
wellbeloved
a
song
of
my
beloved
touching
his
vineyard.
My
wellbeloved
had
a
vineyard
in
a
very
fruitful
hill:
and
he
made
a
trench
about
it,
and
gathered
out
the
stones
thereof,
and
planted
it
with
the
choicest
vine,
and
built
a
tower
in
the
midst
of
it,
and
also
hewed
out
a
winepress
therein:
and
he
looked
that
it
should
bring
forth
grapes,
and
it
brought
forth
wild
grapes.
And
now,
O
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
and
men
of
Judah,
judge,
I
pray
you,
betwixt
me
and
my
vineyard.
What
could
have
been
done
more
to
my
vineyard,
that
I
have
not
done
in
it?
wherefore,
when
I
looked
that
it
should
bring
forth
grapes,
brought
it
forth
wild
grapes?
And
now
go
to;
I
will
tell
you
what
I
will
do
to
my
vineyard:
I
will
take
away
the
hedge
thereof,
and
it
shall
be
eaten
up;
I
will
break
down
the
fence
thereof,
and
it
shall
be
trodden
down:
and
I
will
lay
it
waste;
it
shall
not
be
pruned
nor
hoed;
but
there
shall
come
up
briers
and
thorns:
I
will
also
command
the
clouds
that
they
rain
no
rain
upon
it.
For
the
vineyard
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
the
house
of
Israel,
and
the
men
of
Judah
his
pleasant
plant:
and
he
looked
for
judgment,
but
behold
oppression;
for
righteousness,
but
behold
a
cry.
Woe
unto
them
that
join
house
to
house,
that
lay
field
to
field,
till
there
be
no
room,
and
ye
be
made
to
dwell
alone
in
the
midst
of
the
land!
In
mine
ears
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Of
a
truth
many
houses
shall
be
desolate,
even
great
and
fair,
without
inhabitant.
For
ten
acres
of
vineyard
shall
yield
one
bath,
and
a
homer
of
seed
shall
yield
but
an
ephah.
Woe
unto
them
that
rise
up
early
in
the
morning,
that
they
may
follow
strong
drink;
that
tarry
late
into
the
night,
till
wine
inflame
them!
And
the
harp
and
the lute,
the
tabret
and
the
pipe,
and
wine,
are
in
their
feasts:
but
they
regard
not
the
work
of
the
LORD,
neither
have
they
considered
the
operation
of
his
hands.
Therefore
my
people
are
gone
into
captivity,
for
lack
of
knowledge:
and
their
honourable
men
are
famished,
and
their
multitude
are
parched
with
thirst.
Therefore
hell
hath
enlarged
her
desire,
and
opened
her
mouth
without
measure:
and
their
glory,
and
their
multitude,
and
their
pomp,
and
he
that
rejoiceth
among
them,
descend
into
it.
And
the
mean
man
is
bowed
down,
and
the
great
man
is
humbled,
and
the
eyes
of
the
lofty
are
humbled:
but
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
exalted
in
judgment,
and
God
the
Holy
One
is
sanctified
in
righteousness.
Then
shall
the
lambs
feed
as
in
their
pasture,
and
the
waste
places
of
the
fat
ones
shall
wanderers
eat.
Woe
unto
them
that
draw
iniquity
with
cords
of
vanity,
and
sin
as
it
were
with
a
cart
rope:
that
say,
Let
him
make
speed,
let
him
hasten
his
work,
that
we
may
see
it:
and
let
the
counsel
of
the
Holy
One
of
Israel
draw
nigh
and
come,
that
we
may
know
it!
Woe
unto
them
that
call
evil
good,
and
good
evil;
that
put
darkness
for
light,
and
light
for
darkness;
that
put
bitter
for
sweet,
and
sweet
for
bitter!
Woe
unto
them
that
are
wise
their
own
eyes,
and
prudent
in
their
own
sight!
Woe
unto
them
that
are
mighty
to
drink
wine,
and
men
of
strength
to
mingle
strong
drink:
which
justify
the
wicked
for
a
reward,
and
take
away
the
righteousness
of
the
righteous
from
him!
Therefore
as
the
tongue
of
fire
devoureth
the
stubble,
and
as
the
dry
grass sinketh
down
in
the
flame,
so
their
root
shall
be
as
rottenness,
and
their
blossom
shall
go
up
as
dust:
because
they
have
rejected
the
law
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
despised
the
word
of
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
Therefore
is
the
anger
of
the
LORD
kindled
against
his
people,
and
he
hath
stretched
forth
his
hand
against
them,
and
hath
smitten
them,
and
the
hills
did
tremble,
and
their
carcases
were
as
refuse
in
the
midst
of
the
streets.
For
all
this
his
anger
is
not
turned
away,
but
his
hand
is
stretched
out
still.
And
he
will
lift
up
an
ensign
to
the
nations
from
far,
and
will
hiss
for
them
from
the
end
of
the
earth:
and,
behold,
they
shall
come
with
speed
swiftly:
None
shall
be
weary
nor
stumble
among
them;
none
shall
slumber
nor
sleep;
neither
shall
the
girdle
of
their
loins
be
loosed,
nor
the
latchet
of
their
shoes
be
broken:
whose
arrows
are
sharp,
and
all
their
bows
bent;
their
horses’
hoofs
shall
be
counted
like
flint,
and
their
wheels
like
a
whirlwind:
their
roaring
shall
be
like
a
lion,
they
shall
roar
like
young
lions:
yea,
they
shall
roar,
and
lay
hold
of
the
prey,
and
carry
it
away
safe,
and
there
shall
be
none
to
deliver.
And
they
shall
roar
against
them
in
that
day
like
the
roaring
of
the
sea:
and
if
one
look
unto
the
land,
behold
darkness
and
distress,
and
the
light
is
darkened
in
the
clouds
thereof.
In
the
year
that
king
Uzziah
died
I
saw
the
Lord
sitting
upon
a
throne,
high
and
lifted
up,
and
his
train
filled
the
temple.
Above
him
stood
the
seraphim:
each
one
had
six
wings;
with
twain
he
covered
his
face,
and
with
twain
he
covered
his
feet,
and
with
twain
he
did
fly.
And
one
cried
unto
another,
and
said,
Holy,
holy,
holy,
is
the
LORD
of
hosts:
the
whole
earth
is
full
of
his
glory.
And
the
foundations
of
the
thresholds
were
moved
at
the
voice
of
him
that
cried,
and
the
house
was
filled
with
smoke.
Then
said
I,
Woe
is
me!
for
I
am
undone;
because
I
am
a
man
of
unclean
lips,
and
I
dwell
in
the
midst
of
a
people
of
unclean
lips:
for
mine
eyes
have
seen
the
King,
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Then
flew
one
of
the
seraphim
unto
me,
having
a
live
coal
in
his
hand,
which
he
had
taken
with
the
tongs
from
off
the
altar:
and
he
touched
my
mouth
with
it,
and
said,
Lo,
this
hath
touched
thy
lips;
and
thine
iniquity
is
taken
away,
and
thy
sin
purged.
And
I
heard
the
voice
of
the
Lord,
saying,
Whom
shall
I
send,
and
who
will
go
for
us?
Then
I
said,
Here
am
I;
send
me.
And
he
said,
Go,
and
tell
this
people,
Hear
ye
indeed,
but
understand
not;
and
see
ye
indeed,
but
perceive
not.
Make
the
heart
of
this
people
fat,
and
make
their
ears
heavy,
and
shut
their
eyes;
lest
they
see
with
their
eyes,
and
hear
with
their
ears,
and
understand
with
their
heart,
and
turn
again,
and
be
healed.
Then
said
I,
Lord,
how
long?
And
he
answered,
Until
cities
be
waste
without
inhabitant,
and
houses
without
man,
and
the
land
become
utterly
waste,
and
the
LORD
have
removed
men
far
away,
and
the
forsaken
places
be
many
in
the
midst
of
the
land.
And
if
there
be
yet
a
tenth
in
it,
it
shall
again
be
eaten
up:
as
a
terebinth,
and
as
an
oak,
whose
stock
remaineth,
when
they
are
felled;
so
the
holy
seed
is
the
stock
thereof.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
days
of
Ahaz
the
son
of
Jotham,
the
son
of
Uzziah,
king
of
Judah,
that
Rezin
the
king
of
Syria,
and
Pekah
the
son
of
Remaliah,
king
of
Israel,
went
up
to
Jerusalem
to
war
against
it;
but
could
not
prevail
against
it.
And
it
was
told
the
house
of
David,
saying,
Syria
is
confederate
with
Ephraim.
And
his
heart
was
moved,
and
the
heart
of
his
people,
as
the
trees
of
the
forest
are
moved
with
the
wind.
Then
said
the
LORD
unto
Isaiah,
Go
forth
now
to
meet
Ahaz,
thou,
and
Shear-jashub
thy
son,
at
the
end
of
the
conduit
of
the
upper
pool,
in
the
highway
of
the
fuller’s
field;
and
say
unto
him,
Take
heed,
and
be
quiet;
fear
not,
neither
let
thine
heart
be
faint,
because
of
these
two
tails
of
smoking
firebrands,
for
the
fierce
anger
of
Rezin
and
Syria,
and
of
the
son
of
Remaliah.
Because
Syria
hath
counselled
evil
against
thee,
Ephraim
also,
and
the
son
of
Remaliah,
saying,
Let
us
go
up
against
Judah,
and
vex
it,
and
let
us
make
a
breach
therein
for
us,
and
set
up
a
king
in
the
midst
of
it,
even
the
son
of
Tabeel:
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
It
shall
not
stand,
neither
shall
it
come
to
pass.
For
the
head
of
Syria
is
Damascus,
and
the
head
of
Damascus
is
Rezin:
and
within
threescore
and
five
years
shall
Ephraim
be
broken
in
pieces,
that
it
be
not
a
people:
and
the
head
of
Ephraim
is
Samaria,
and
the
head
of
Samaria
is
Remaliah’s
son.
If
ye
will
not
believe,
surely
ye
shall
not
be
established.
And
the
LORD
spake
again
unto
Ahaz,
saying,
Ask
thee
a
sign
of
the
LORD
thy
God;
ask
it
either
in
the
depth,
or
in
the
height
above.
But
Ahaz
said,
I
will
not
ask,
neither
will
I
tempt
the
LORD.
And
he
said,
Hear
ye
now,
O
house
of
David;
is
it
a
small
thing
for
you
to
weary
men,
that
ye
will
weary
my
God
also?
Therefore
the
Lord
himself
shall
give
you
a
sign;
behold,
a
virgin
shall
conceive,
and
bear
a
son,
and
shall
call
his
name
Immanuel.
Butter
and
honey
shall
he
eat,
when
he
knoweth
to
refuse
the
evil,
and
choose
the
good.
For
before
the
child
shall
know
to
refuse
the
evil,
and
choose
the
good,
the
land
whose
two
kings
thou
abhorrest
shall
be
forsaken.
The
LORD
shall
bring
upon
thee,
and
upon
thy
people,
and
upon
thy
father’s
house,
days
that
have
not
come,
from
the
day
that
Ephraim
departed
from
Judah;
even
the
king
of
Assyria.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
LORD
shall
hiss
for
the
fly
that
is
in
the
uttermost
part
of
the
rivers
of
Egypt,
and
for
the
bee
that
is
in
the
land
of
Assyria.
And
they
shall
come,
and
shall
rest
all
of
them
in
the
desolate
valleys,
and
in
the
holes
of
the
rocks,
and
upon
all
thorns,
and
upon
all
pastures.
In
that
day
shall
the
Lord
shave
with
a
razor
that
is
hired,
which
is
in
the
parts
beyond
the
River,
even
with
the
king
of
Assyria,
the
head
and
the
hair
of
the
feet:
and
it
shall
also
consume
the
beard.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
a
man
shall
nourish
a
young
cow,
and
two
sheep;
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
for
the
abundance
of
milk
that
they
shall
give
he
shall
eat
butter:
for
butter
and
honey
shall
every
one
eat
that
is
left
in
the
midst
of
the
land.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
every
place,
where
there
were
a
thousand
vines
at
a
thousand
silverlings,
shall
even
be
for
briers
and
thorns.
With
arrows
and
with
bow
shall
one
come
thither;
because
all
the
land
shall
be
briers
and
thorns.
And
all
the
hills
that
were
digged
with
the
mattock;
thou shalt
not
come
thither
for
fear
of
briers
and
thorns,
but
it
shall
be
for
the
sending
forth
of
oxen,
and
for
the
treading
of
sheep.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Take
thee
a
great
tablet,
and
write
upon
it
with
the
pen
of
a
man,
For
Maher-shalal-hash-baz;
and
I
will
take
unto
me
faithful
witnesses
to
record,
Uriah
the
priest,
and
Zechariah
the
son
of
Jeberechiah.
And
I
went
unto
the
prophetess;
and
she
conceived,
and
bare
a
son.
Then
said
the
LORD
unto
me,
Call
his
name
Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
For
before
the
child
shall
have
knowledge
to
cry,
My
father,
and,
My
mother,
the
riches
of
Damascus
and
the
spoil
of
Samaria
shall
be
carried
away
before
the
king
of
Assyria.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
me
yet
again,
saying,
Forasmuch
as
this
people
hath
refused
the
waters
of
Shiloah
that
go
softly,
and
rejoice
in
Rezin
and
Remaliah’s
son;
now
therefore,
behold,
the
Lord
bringeth
up
upon
them
the
waters
of
the
River,
strong
and
many,
even
the
king
of
Assyria
and
all
his
glory:
and
he
shall
come
up
over
all
his
channels,
and
go
over
all
his
banks:
and
he
shall
sweep
onward
into
Judah;
he
shall
overflow
and
pass
through;
he
shall
reach
even
to
the
neck;
and
the
stretching
out
of
his
wings
shall
fill
the
breadth
of
thy
land,
O
Immanuel.
Make
an
uproar;
O
ye
peoples,
and
ye
shall
be
broken
in
pieces;
and
give
ear,
all
ye
of
far
countries:
gird
yourselves,
and
ye
shall
be
broken
in
pieces:
gird
yourselves,
and
ye
shall
be
broken
in
pieces.
Take
counsel
together,
and
it
shall
be
brought
to
nought;
speak
the
word,
and
it
shall
not
stand:
for
God
is
with
us.
For
the
LORD
spake
thus
to
me
with
a
strong
hand,
and
instructed
me
that
I
should
not
walk
in
the
way
of
this
people,
saying,
Say
ye
not,
A
conspiracy,
concerning
all
whereof
this
people
shall
say,
A
conspiracy;
neither
fear
ye
their
fear,
nor
be
in
dread
thereof.
The
LORD
of
hosts,
him
shall
ye
sanctify;
and
let
him
be
your
fear,
and
let
him
be
your
dread.
And
he
shall
be
for
a
sanctuary;
but
for
a
stone
of
stumbling
and
for
a
rock
of
offence
to
both
the
houses
of
Israel,
for
a
gin
and
for
a
snare
to
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem.
And
many
shall
stumble
thereon,
and
fall,
and
be
broken,
and
be
snared,
and
be
taken.
Bind
thou
up
the
testimony,
seal
the
law
among
my
disciples.
And
I
will
wait
for
the
LORD,
that
hideth
his
face
from
the
house
of
Jacob,
and
I
will
look
for
him.
Behold,
I
and
the
children
whom
the
LORD
hath
given
me
are
for
signs
and
for
wonders
in
Israel
from
the
LORD
of
hosts,
which
dwelleth
in
mount
Zion.
And
when
they
shall
say
unto
you,
Seek
unto
them
that
have
familiar
spirits
and
unto
the
wizards,
that chirp
and
that
mutter:
should
not
a
people
seek
unto
their
God?
on
behalf
of
the
living
should
they
seek
unto
the
dead?
To
the
law
and
to
the
testimony!
if
they
speak
not
according
to
this
word,
surely
there
is
no
morning
for
them.
And
they
shall
pass
through
it,
hardly
bestead
and
hungry:
and
it
shall
come
to
pass
that,
when
they
shall
be
hungry,
they
shall
fret
themselves,
and
curse
by
their
king
and
by
their
God,
and
turn
their
faces
upward.
and
they
shall
look
unto
the
earth,
and
behold,
distress
and
darkness,
the
gloom
of
anguish;
and
into
thick
darkness
they
shall
be
driven
away.
But
there
shall
be
no
gloom
to
her
that
was
in
anguish.
In
the
former
time
he
brought
into
contempt
the
land
of
Zebulun
and
the
land
of
Naphtali,
but
in
the
latter
time
hath
he
made
it
glorious,
by
the
way
of
the
sea,
beyond
Jordan,
Galilee
of
the
nations.
The
people
that
walked
in
darkness
have
seen
a
great
light:
they
that
dwelt
in
the
land
of
the
shadow
of
death,
upon
them
hath
the
light
shined.
Thou
hast
multiplied
the
nation,
thou
hast
increased
their
joy:
they
joy
before
thee
according
to
the
joy
in
harvest,
as
men
rejoice
when
they
divide
the
spoil.
For
the
yoke
of
his
burden,
and
the
staff
of
his
shoulder,
the
rod
of
his
oppressor,
thou
hast
broken
as
in
the
day
of
Midian.
For
all
the
armour
of
the
armed
man
in
the
tumult,
and
the
garments
rolled
in
blood,
shall
even
be
for
burning,
for
fuel
of
fire.
For
unto
us
a
child
is
born,
unto
us
a
son
is
given;
and
the
government
shall
be
upon
his
shoulder:
and
his
name
shall
be
called
Wonderful,
Counsellor,
Mighty
God,
Everlasting
Father,
Prince
of
Peace.
Of
the
increase
of
his
government
and
of
peace
there
shall
be
no
end,
upon
the
throne
of
David,
and
upon
his
kingdom,
to
establish
it,
and
to
uphold
it
with
judgment
and
with
righteousness
from
henceforth
even
for
ever.
The
zeal
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
shall
perform
this.
The
Lord
sent
a
word
into
Jacob,
and
it
hath
lighted
upon
Israel.
And
all
the
people
shall
know,
even
Ephraim
and
the
inhabitant
of
Samaria,
that
say
in
pride
and
in
stoutness
of
heart,
The
bricks
are
fallen,
but
we
will
build
with
hewn
stone:
the
sycomores
are
cut
down,
but
we
will
change
them
into
cedars.
Therefore
the
LORD
shall
set
up
on
high
against
him
the
adversaries
of
Rezin,
and
shall
stir
up
his
enemies;
the
Syrians
before,
and
the
Philistines
behind,
and
they
shall
devour
Israel
with
open
mouth.
For
all
this
his
anger
is
not
turned
away,
but
his
hand
is
stretched
out
still.
Yet
the
people
hath
not
turned
unto
him
that
smote
them,
neither
have
they
sought
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Therefore
the
LORD
will
cut
off
from
Israel
head
and
tail, palm-branch
and
rush,
in
one
day.
The
ancient
and
the
honourable
man,
he
is
the
head;
and
the
prophet
that
teacheth
lies,
he
is
the
tail.
For
they
that
lead
this
people
cause
them
to
err;
and
they
that
are
led
of
them
are
destroyed.
Therefore
the
Lord
shall
not
rejoice
over
their
young
men,
neither
shall
he
have
compassion
on
their
fatherless
and
widows:
for
every
one
is
profane
and
an evil-doer,
and
every
mouth
speaketh
folly.
For
all
this
his
anger
is
not
turned
away,
but
his
hand
is
stretched
out
still.
For
wickedness
burneth
as
the
fire;
it
devoureth
the
briers
and
thorns:
yea,
it
kindleth
in
the
thickets
of
the
forest,
and
they
roll
upward
in
thick
clouds
of
smoke.
Through
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
the
land
burnt
up:
the
people
also
are
as
the
fuel
of
fire;
no
man
spareth
his
brother.
And
one
shall
snatch
on
the
right
hand,
and
be
hungry;
and
he
shall
eat
on
the
left
hand,
and
they
shall
not
be
satisfied:
they
shall
eat
every
man
the
flesh
of
his
own
arm:
Manasseh,
Ephraim;
and
Ephraim,
Manasseh:
and
they
together
shall
be
against
Judah.
For
all
this
his
anger
is
not
turned
away,
but
his
hand
is
stretched
out
still.
Woe
unto
them
that
decree
unrighteous
decrees,
and
to
the writers
that
write
perverseness:
to
turn
aside
the
needy
from
judgment,
and
to
take
away
the
right
of
the
poor
of
my
people,
that
widows
may
be
their
spoil,
and
that
they
may
make
the
fatherless
their
prey!
And
what
will
ye
do
in
the
day
of
visitation,
and
in
the
desolation
which
shall
come
from
far?
to
whom
will
ye
flee
for
help?
and
where
will
ye
leave
your
glory?
They
shall
only
bow
down
under
the
prisoners,
and
shall
fall
under
the
slain.
For
all
this
his
anger
is
not
turned
away,
but
his
hand
is
stretched
out
still.
Ho
Assyrian,
the
rod
of
mine
anger,
the
staff
in
whose
hand
is
mine
indignation!
I
will
send
him
against
a
profane
nation,
and
against
the
people
of
my
wrath
will
I
give
him
a
charge,
to
take
the
spoil,
and
to
take
the
prey,
and
to
tread
them
down
like
the
mire
of
the
streets.
Howbeit
he
meaneth
not
so,
neither
doth
his
heart
think
so;
but
it
is
in
his
heart
to
destroy,
and
to
cut
off
nations
not
a
few.
For
he
saith,
Are
not
my
princes
all
of
them
kings?
Is
not
Calno
as
Carchemish?
is
not
Hamath
as
Arpad?
is
not
Samaria
as
Damascus?
As
my
hand
hath
found
the
kingdoms
of
the
idols,
whose
graven
images
did
excel
them
of
Jerusalem
and
of
Samaria;
shall
I
not,
as
I
have
done
unto
Samaria
and
her
idols,
so
do
to
Jerusalem
and
her
idols?
Wherefore
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
when
the
Lord
hath
performed
his
whole
work
upon
mount
Zion
and
on
Jerusalem,
I
will
punish
the
fruit
of
the
stout
heart
of
the
king
of
Assyria,
and
the
glory
of
his
high
looks.
For
he
hath
said,
By
the
strength
of
my
hand
I
have
done
it,
and
by
my
wisdom;
for
I
am
prudent:
and
I
have
removed
the
bounds
of
the
peoples,
and
have
robbed
their
treasures,
and
I
have
brought
down
as
a
valiant
man
them
that
sit
on
thrones:
and
my
hand
hath
found
as
a
nest
the
riches
of
the
peoples;
and
as
one
gathereth
eggs
that
are
forsaken,
have
I
gathered
all
the
earth:
and
there
was
none
that
moved
the
wing,
or
that
opened
the
mouth,
or
chirped.
Shall
the
axe
boast
itself
against
him
that
heweth
therewith?
shall
the
saw
magnify
itself
against
him
that
shaketh
it?
as
if
a
rod
should
shake
them
that
lift
it
up,
or
as
if
a
staff
should
lift
up
him
that
is
not
wood.
Therefore
shall
the
Lord,
the
Lord
of
hosts,
send
among
his
fat
ones
leanness;
and
under
his
glory
there
shall
be
kindled
a
burning
like
the
burning
of
fire.
And
the
light
of
Israel
shall
be
for
a
fire,
and
his
Holy
One
for
a
flame:
and
it
shall
burn
and
devour
his
thorns
and
his
briers
in
one
day.
And
he
shall
consume
the
glory
of
his
forest,
and
of
his
fruitful
field,
both
soul
and
body:
and
it
shall
be
as
when
a
standardbearer
fainteth.
And
the
remnant
of
the
trees
of
his
forest
shall
be
few,
that
a
child
may
write
them.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
remnant
of
Israel,
and
they
that
are
escaped
of
the
house
of
Jacob,
shall
no
more
again
stay
upon
him
that
smote
them;
but
shall
stay
upon
the
LORD,
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
in
truth.
A
remnant
shall
return,
even
the
remnant
of
Jacob,
unto
the
mighty
God.
For
though
thy
people
Israel
be
as
the
sand
of
the
sea,
only
a
remnant
of
them
shall
return:
a
consumption
is
determined,
overflowing
with
righteousness.
For
a
consummation,
and
that
determined,
shall
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
make
in
the
midst
of
all
the
earth.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
O
my
people
that
dwellest
in
Zion,
be
not
afraid
of
the
Assyrian:
though
he
smite
thee
with
the
rod,
and
lift
up
his
staff
against
thee,
after
the
manner
of
Egypt.
For
yet
a
very
little
while,
and
the
indignation
shall
be
accomplished,
and
mine
anger,
in
their
destruction.
And
the
LORD
of
hosts
shall
stir
up
against
him
a
scourge,
as
in
the
slaughter
of
Midian
at
the
rock
of
Oreb:
and
his
rod
shall
be
over
the
sea,
and
he
shall
lift
it
up
after
the
manner
of
Egypt.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
his
burden
shall
depart
from
off
thy
shoulder,
and
his
yoke
from
off
thy
neck,
and
the
yoke
shall
be
destroyed
because
of
the
anointing.
He
is
come
to
Aiath,
he
is
passed
through
Migron;
at
Michmash
he
layeth
up
his
baggage:
they
are
gone
over
the
pass;
they
have
taken
up
their
lodging
at
Geba:
Ramah
trembleth;
Gibeah
of
Saul
is
fled.
Cry
aloud
with
thy
voice,
O
daughter
of
Gallim!
hearken,
O
Laishah!
O
thou
poor
Anathoth!
Madmenah
is
a
fugitive;
the
inhabitants
of
Gebim
gather
themselves
to
flee.
This
very
day
shall
he
halt
at
Nob:
he
shaketh
his
hand
at
the
mount
of
the
daughter
of
Zion,
the
hill
of
Jerusalem.
Behold,
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
shall
lop
the
boughs
with
terror:
and
the
high
ones
of
stature
shall
be
hewn
down,
and
the
lofty
shall
be
brought
low.
And
he
shall
cut
down
the
thickets
of
the
forest
with
iron,
and
Lebanon
shall
fall
by
a
mighty
one.
And
there
shall
come
forth
a
shoot
out
of
the
stock
of
Jesse,
and
a
branch
out
of
his
roots
shall
bear
fruit:
And
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
shall
rest
upon
him,
the
spirit
of
wisdom
and
understanding,
the
spirit
of
counsel
and
might,
the
spirit
of
knowledge
and
of
the
fear
of
the
LORD;
And
his
delight
shall
be
in
the
fear
of
the
LORD:
and
he
shall
not
judge
after
the
sight
of
his
eyes,
neither
reprove
after
the
hearing
of
his
ears:
but
with
righteousness
shall
he
judge
the
poor,
and
reprove
with
equity
for
the
meek
of
the
earth:
and
he
shall
smite
the
earth
with
the
rod
of
his
mouth,
and
with
the
breath
of
his
lips
shall
he
slay
the
wicked.
And
righteousness
shall
be
the
girdle
of
his
loins,
and
faithfulness
the
girdle
of
his
reins.
And
the
wolf
shall
dwell
with
the
lamb,
and
the
leopard
shall
lie
down
with
the
kid;
and
the
calf
and
the
young
lion
and
the
fatling
together;
and
a
little
child
shall
lead
them.
And
the
cow
and
the
bear
shall
feed;
their
young
ones
shall
lie
down
together:
and
the
lion
shall
eat
straw
like
the
ox.
And
the
sucking
child
shall
play
on
the
hole
of
the
asp,
and
the
weaned
child
shall
put
his
hand
on
the basilisk’s
den.
They
shall
not
hurt
nor
destroy
in
all
my
holy
mountain:
for
the
earth
shall
be
full
of
the
knowledge
of
the
LORD,
as
the
waters
cover
the
sea.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
root
of
Jesse,
which
standeth
for
an
ensign
of
the
peoples,
unto
him
shall
the
nations
seek;
and
his
resting
place
shall
be
glorious.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
Lord
shall
set
his
hand
again
the
second
time
to
recover
the
remnant
of
his
people,
which
shall
remain,
from
Assyria,
and
from
Egypt,
and
from
Pathros,
and
from
Cush,
and
from
Elam,
and
from
Shinar,
and
from
Hamath,
and
from
the
islands
of
the
sea.
And
he
shall
set
up
an
ensign
for
the
nations,
and
shall
assemble
the
outcasts
of
Israel,
and
gather
together
the
dispersed
of
Judah
from
the
four
corners
of
the
earth.
The
envy
also
of
Ephraim
shall
depart,
and
they
that
vex
Judah
shall
be
cut
off:
Ephraim
shall
not
envy
Judah,
and
Judah
shall
not
vex
Ephraim.
And
they
shall
fly
down
upon
the
shoulder
of
the
Philistines
on
the
west;
together
shall
they
spoil
the
children
of
the
east:
they
shall
put
forth
their
hand
upon
Edom
and
Moab;
and
the
children
of
Ammon
shall
obey
them.
And
the
LORD
shall
utterly
destroy
the
tongue
of
the
Egyptian
sea;
and
with
his
scorching
wind
shall
he
shake
his
hand
over
the
River,
and
shall
smite
it
into
seven
streams,
and
cause
men
to
march
over
dryshod.
And
there
shall
be
an
highway
for
the
remnant
of
his
people,
which
shall
remain,
from
Assyria;
like
as
there
was
for
Israel
in
the
day
that
he
came
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
in
that
day
thou shalt
say,
I
will
give
thanks
unto
thee,
O
LORD;
for
though
thou wast
angry
with
me,
thine
anger
is
turned
away,
and
thou comfortest
me.
Behold,
God
is
my
salvation;
I
will
trust,
and
will
not
be
afraid:
for
the
LORD
JEHOVAH
is
my
strength
and
song;
and
he
is
become
my
salvation.
Therefore
with
joy
shall
ye
draw
water
out
of
the
wells
of
salvation.
And
in
that
day
shall
ye
say,
Give
thanks
unto
the
LORD,
call
upon
his
name,
declare
his
doings
among
the
peoples,
make
mention
that
his
name
is
exalted.
Sing
unto
the
LORD;
for
he
hath
done
excellent
things:
let
this
be
known
in
all
the
earth.
Cry
aloud
and
shout,
thou
inhabitant
of
Zion:
for
great
is
the
Holy
One
of
Israel
in
the
midst
of
thee.
The
burden
of
Babylon,
which
Isaiah
the
son
of
Amoz
did
see.
Set
ye
up
an
ensign
upon
the
bare
mountain,
lift
up
the
voice
unto
them,
wave
the
hand,
that
they
may
go
into
the
gates
of
the
nobles.
I
have
commanded
my
consecrated
ones,
yea,
I
have
called
my
mighty
men
for
mine
anger,
even
my
proudly
exulting
ones.
The
noise
of
a
multitude
in
the
mountains,
like
as
of
a
great
people!
the
noise
of
a
tumult
of
the
kingdoms
of
the
nations
gathered
together!
the
LORD
of
hosts
mustereth
the
host
for
the
battle.
They
come
from
a
far
country,
from
the
uttermost
part
of
heaven,
even
the
LORD,
and
the
weapons
of
his
indignation,
to
destroy
the
whole
land.
Howl
ye;
for
the
day
of
the
LORD
is
at
hand;
as
destruction
from
the
Almighty
shall
it
come.
Therefore
shall
all
hands
be
feeble,
and
every
heart
of
man
shall
melt:
and
they
shall
be
dismayed;
pangs
and
sorrows
shall
take
hold
of
them;
they
shall
be
in
pain
as
a
woman
in
travail:
they
shall
be
amazed
one
at
another;
their
faces
shall
be
faces
of
flame.
Behold,
the
day
of
the
LORD
cometh,
cruel,
with
wrath
and
fierce
anger;
to
make
the
land
a
desolation,
and
to
destroy
the
sinners
thereof
out
of
it.
For
the
stars
of
heaven
and
the
constellations
thereof
shall
not
give
their
light:
the
sun
shall
be
darkened
in
his
going
forth,
and
the
moon
shall
not
cause
her
light
to
shine.
And
I
will
punish
the
world
for
their
evil,
and
the
wicked
for
their
iniquity;
and
I
will
cause
the
arrogancy
of
the
proud
to
cease,
and
will
lay
low
the
haughtiness
of
the
terrible.
I
will
make
a
man
more
rare
than
fine
gold,
even
a
man
than
the
pure
gold
of
Ophir.
Therefore
I
will
make
the
heavens
to
tremble,
and
the
earth
shall
be
shaken
out
of
her
place,
in
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
in
the
day
of
his
fierce
anger.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
as
the
chased
roe,
and
as
sheep
that
no
man
gathereth,
they
shall
turn
every
man
to
his
own
people,
and
shall
flee
every
man
to
his
own
land.
Every
one
that
is
found
shall
be
thrust
through;
and
every
one
that
is
taken
shall
fall
by
the
sword.
Their
infants
also
shall
be
dashed
in
pieces
before
their
eyes;
their
houses
shall
be
spoiled,
and
their
wives
ravished.
Behold,
I
will
stir
up
the
Medes
against
them,
which
shall
not
regard
silver,
and
as
for
gold,
they
shall
not
delight
in
it.
And
their
bows
shall
dash
the
young
men
in
pieces;
and
they
shall
have
no
pity
on
the
fruit
of
the
womb;
their
eye
shall
not
spare
children.
And
Babylon,
the
glory
of
kingdoms,
the
beauty
of
the
Chaldeans’
pride,
shall
be
as
when
God
overthrew
Sodom
and
Gomorrah.
It
shall
never
be
inhabited,
neither
shall
it
be
dwelt
in
from
generation
to
generation:
neither
shall
the
Arabian
pitch
tent
there;
neither
shall
shepherds
make
their
flocks
to
lie
down
there.
But
wild
beasts
of
the
desert
shall
lie
there;
and
their
houses
shall
be
full
of
doleful
creatures;
and
ostriches
shall
dwell
there,
and
satyrs
shall
dance
there.
And
wolves
shall
cry
in
their
castles,
and
jackals
in
the
pleasant
palaces:
and
her
time
is
near
to
come,
and
her
days
shall
not
be
prolonged.
For
the
LORD
will
have
compassion
on
Jacob,
and
will
yet
choose
Israel,
and
set
them
in
their
own
land:
and
the
stranger
shall
join
himself
with
them,
and
they
shall
cleave
to
the
house
of
Jacob.
And
the
peoples
shall
take
them,
and
bring
them
to
their
place:
and
the
house
of
Israel
shall
possess
them
in
the
land
of
the
LORD
for
servants
and
for
handmaids:
and
they
shall
take
them
captive,
whose
captives
they
were;
and
they
shall
rule
over
their
oppressors.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
the
day
that
the
LORD
shall
give
thee
rest
from
thy
sorrow,
and
from
thy
trouble,
and
from
the
hard
service
wherein
thou wast
made
to
serve,
that
thou shalt
take
up
this
parable
against
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
say,
How
hath
the
oppressor
ceased!
the
golden
city
ceased!
The
LORD
hath
broken
the
staff
of
the
wicked,
the
sceptre
of
the
rulers;
that
smote
the
peoples
in
wrath
with
a
continual
stroke,
that
ruled
the
nations
in
anger,
with
a
persecution
that
none
restrained.
The
whole
earth
is
at
rest,
and
is
quiet:
they
break
forth
into
singing.
Yea,
the
fir
trees
rejoice
at
thee,
and
the
cedars
of
Lebanon,
saying,
Since
thou
art
laid
down,
no
feller
is
come
up
against
us.
Hell
from
beneath
is
moved
for
thee
to
meet
thee
at
thy
coming:
it
stirreth
up
the
dead
for
thee,
even
all
the
chief
ones
of
the
earth;
it
hath
raised
up
from
their
thrones
all
the
kings
of
the
nations.
All
they
shall
answer
and
say
unto
thee,
Art
thou
also
become
weak
as
we?
art
thou
become
like
unto
us?
Thy
pomp
is
brought
down
to
hell,
and
the
noise
of
thy
viols:
the
worm
is
spread
under
thee,
and
worms
cover
thee.
How
art
thou
fallen
from
heaven,
O
day
star,
son
of
the
morning!
how
art
thou
cut
down
to
the
ground,
which
didst
lay
low
the
nations!
And
thou
saidst
in
thine
heart,
I
will
ascend
into
heaven,
I
will
exalt
my
throne
above
the
stars
of
God;
and
I
will
sit
upon
the
mount
of
congregation,
in
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
north:
I
will
ascend
above
the
heights
of
the
clouds;
I
will
be
like
the
Most
High.
Yet
thou shalt
be
brought
down
to
hell,
to
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
pit.
They
that
see
thee
shall
narrowly
look
upon
thee,
they
shall
consider
thee,
saying,
Is
this
the
man
that
made
the
earth
to
tremble,
that
did
shake
kingdoms;
that
made
the
world
as
a
wilderness,
and
overthrew
the
cities
thereof;
that
let
not
loose
his
prisoners
to
their
home?
All
the
kings
of
the
nations,
all
of
them,
sleep
in
glory,
every
one
in
his
own
house.
But
thou
art
cast
forth
away
from
thy
sepulchre
like
an
abominable
branch,
clothed
with
the
slain,
that
are
thrust
through
with
the
sword,
that
go
down
to
the
stones
of
the
pit;
as
a
carcase
trodden
under
foot.
Thou shalt
not
be
joined
with
them
in
burial,
because
thou
hast
destroyed
thy
land,
thou
hast
slain
thy
people;
the
seed
of evil-doers
shall
not
be
named
for
ever.
Prepare
ye
slaughter
for
his
children
for
the
iniquity
of
their
fathers;
that
they
rise
not
up,
and
possess
the
earth,
and
fill
the
face
of
the
world
with
cities.
And
I
will
rise
up
against
them,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
cut
off
from
Babylon
name
and
remnant,
and
son
and
son’s
son,
saith
the
LORD.
I
will
also
make
it
a
possession
for
the porcupine,
and
pools
of
water:
and
I
will
sweep
it
with
the
besom
of
destruction,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
The
LORD
of
hosts
hath
sworn,
saying,
Surely
as
I
have
thought,
so
shall
it
come
to
pass;
and
as
I
have
purposed,
so
shall
it
stand:
that
I
will
break
the
Assyrian
in
my
land,
and
upon
my
mountains
tread
him
under
foot:
then
shall
his
yoke
depart
from
off
them,
and
his
burden
depart
from
off
their
shoulder.
This
is
the
purpose
that
is
purposed
upon
the
whole
earth:
and
this
is
the
hand
that
is
stretched
out
upon
all
the
nations.
For
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
purposed,
and
who
shall
disannul
it?
and
his
hand
is
stretched
out,
and
who
shall
turn
it
back?
In
the
year
that
king
Ahaz
died
was
this
burden.
Rejoice
not,
O
Philistia,
all
of
thee,
because
the
rod
that
smote
thee
is
broken:
for
out
of
the
serpent’s
root
shall
come
forth
a basilisk,
and
his
fruit
shall
be
a
fiery
flying
serpent.
And
the
firstborn
of
the
poor
shall
feed,
and
the
needy
shall
lie
down
in
safety:
and
I
will
kill
thy
root
with
famine,
and
thy
remnant
shall
be
slain.
Howl,
O
gate;
cry,
O
city;
thou
art
melted
away,
O
Philistia,
all
of
thee;
for
there
cometh
a
smoke
out
of
the
north,
and
none
standeth
aloof
at
his
appointed
times.
What
then
shall
one
answer
the
messengers
of
the
nation?
That
the
LORD
hath
founded
Zion,
and
in
her
shall
the
afflicted
of
his
people
take
refuge.
The
burden
of
Moab.
For
in
a
night
Ar
of
Moab
is
laid
waste,
and
brought
to
nought;
for
in
a
night
Kir
of
Moab
is
laid
waste,
and
brought
to
nought.
He
is
gone
up
to Bayith,
and
to
Dibon,
to
the
high
places,
to
weep:
Moab howleth
over
Nebo,
and
over
Medeba:
on
all
their
heads
is
baldness,
every
beard
is
cut
off.
In
their
streets
they
gird
themselves
with
sackcloth:
on
their
housetops,
and
in
their
broad
places,
every
one howleth,
weeping
abundantly.
And
Heshbon
crieth
out,
and
Elealeh;
their
voice
is
heard
even
unto
Jahaz:
therefore
the
armed
men
of
Moab
cry
aloud;
his
soul
trembleth
within
him.
My
heart
crieth
out
for
Moab;
her
nobles
flee
unto
Zoar,
to
Eglath-shelishiyah:
for
by
the
ascent
of
Luhith
with
weeping
they
go
up;
for
in
the
way
of
Horonaim
they
raise
up
a
cry
of
destruction.
For
the
waters
of
Nimrim
shall
be
desolate:
for
the
grass
is
withered
away,
the
tender
grass
faileth,
there
is
no
green
thing.
Therefore
the
abundance
they
have
gotten,
and
that
which
they
have
laid
up,
shall
they
carry
away
to
the
brook
of
the
willows.
For
the
cry
is
gone
round
about
the
borders
of
Moab;
the
howling
thereof
unto
Eglaim,
and
the
howling
thereof
unto
Beer-elim.
For
the
waters
of
Dimon
are
full
of
blood:
for
I
will
bring
yet
more
upon
Dimon,
a
lion
upon
him
that
escapeth
of
Moab,
and
upon
the
remnant
of
the
land.
Send
ye
the
lambs
for
the
ruler
of
the
land
from
Sela
which
is
toward
the
wilderness,
unto
the
mount
of
the
daughter
of
Zion.
For
it
shall
be
that,
as
wandering
birds,
as
a
scattered
nest,
so
shall
the
daughters
of
Moab
be
at
the
fords
of
Arnon.
Give
counsel,
execute
judgment;
make
thy
shadow
as
the
night
in
the
midst
of
the
noonday:
hide
the
outcasts;
bewray
not
the
wanderer.
Let
mine
outcasts
dwell
with
thee;
as
for
Moab,
be
thou
a
covert
to
him
from
the
face
of
the
spoiler:
for
the
extortioner
is
brought
to
nought,
spoiling
ceaseth,
the
oppressors
are
consumed
out
of
the
land.
And
a
throne
shall
be
established
in
mercy,
and
one
shall
sit
thereon
in
truth,
in
the
tent
of
David;
judging,
and
seeking
judgment,
and
swift
to
do
righteousness.
We
have
heard
of
the
pride
of
Moab,
that
he
is
very
proud;
even
of
his
arrogancy,
and
his
pride,
and
his
wrath;
his boastings
are
nought.
Therefore
shall
Moab
howl
for
Moab,
every
one
shall
howl:
for
the raisin-cakes
of
Kir-hareseth
shall
ye
mourn,
utterly
stricken.
For
the
fields
of
Heshbon
languish,
and
the
vine
of
Sibmah;
the
lords
of
the
nations
have
broken
down
the
choice
plants
thereof;
they
reached
even
unto
Jazer,
they
wandered
into
the
wilderness;
her
branches
were
spread
abroad,
they
passed
over
the
sea.
Therefore
I
will
weep
with
the
weeping
of
Jazer
for
the
vine
of
Sibmah:
I
will
water
thee
with
my
tears,
O
Heshbon,
and
Elealeh:
for
upon
thy
summer
fruits
and
upon
thy
harvest
the
battle
shout
is
fallen.
And
gladness
is
taken
away,
and
joy
out
of
the
fruitful
field;
and
in
the
vineyards
there
shall
be
no
singing,
neither
joyful
noise:
no
treader
shall
tread
out
wine
in
the
presses;
I
have
made
the
vintage
shout
to
cease.
Wherefore
my
bowels
sound
like
an
harp
for
Moab,
and
mine
inward
parts
for
Kir-heres.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
Moab presenteth
himself,
when
he
wearieth
himself
upon
the
high
place,
and
shall
come
to
his
sanctuary
to
pray,
that
he
shall
not
prevail.
This
is
the
word
that
the
LORD
spake
concerning
Moab
in
time
past.
But
now
the
LORD
hath
spoken,
saying,
Within
three
years,
as
the
years
of
an
hireling,
and
the
glory
of
Moab
shall
be
brought
into
contempt,
with
all
his
great
multitude;
and
the
remnant
shall
be
very
small
and
of
no
account.
The
burden
of
Damascus.
Behold,
Damascus
is
taken
away
from
being
a
city,
and
it
shall
be
a
ruinous
heap.
The
cities
of
Aroer
are
forsaken:
they
shall
be
for
flocks,
which
shall
lie
down,
and
none
shall
make
them
afraid.
The
fortress
also
shall
cease
from
Ephraim,
and
the
kingdom
from
Damascus,
and
the
remnant
of
Syria;
they
shall
be
as
the
glory
of
the
children
of
Israel,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
glory
of
Jacob
shall
be
made
thin,
and
the
fatness
of
his
flesh
shall
wax
lean.
And
it
shall
be
as
when
the
harvestman
gathereth
the
standing
corn,
and
his
arm
reapeth
the
ears;
yea,
it
shall
be
as
when
one gleaneth
ears
in
the
valley
of
Rephaim.
Yet
there
shall
be
left
therein
gleanings,
as
the
shaking
of
an
olive
tree,
two
or
three
berries
in
the
top
of
the
uppermost
bough,
four
or
five
in
the
outmost
branches
of
a
fruitful
tree,
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel.
In
that
day
shall
a
man
look
unto
his
Maker,
and
his
eyes
shall
have
respect
to
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
And
he
shall
not
look
to
the
altars,
the
work
of
his
hands,
neither
shall
he
have
respect
to
that
which
his
fingers
have
made,
either
the
Asherim,
or
the sun-images.
In
that
day
shall
his
strong
cities
be
as
the
forsaken
places
in
the
wood
and
on
the
mountain
top,
which
were
forsaken
from
before
the
children
of
Israel:
and
it
shall
be
a
desolation.
For
thou
hast
forgotten
the
God
of
thy
salvation,
and
hast
not
been
mindful
of
the
rock
of
thy
strength;
therefore
thou plantest
pleasant
plants,
and
settest
it
with
strange
slips:
In
the
day
of
thy
planting
thou hedgest
it
in,
and
in
the
morning
thou
makest
thy
seed
to
blossom:
but
the
harvest
fleeth
away
in
the
day
of
grief
and
of
desperate
sorrow.
Ah,
the
uproar
of
many
peoples,
which
roar
like
the
roaring
of
the
seas;
and
the
rushing
of
nations,
that
rush
like
the
rushing
of
mighty
waters!
The
nations
shall
rush
like
the
rushing
of
many
waters:
but
he
shall
rebuke
them,
and
they
shall
flee
far
off,
and
shall
be
chased
as
the
chaff
of
the
mountains
before
the
wind,
and
like
the
whirling
dust
before
the
storm.
At
eventide
behold
terror;
and
before
the
morning
they
are
not.
This
is
the
portion
of
them
that
spoil
us,
and
the
lot
of
them
that
rob
us.
Ah,
the
land
of
the rustling
of
wings,
which
is
beyond
the
rivers
of
Ethiopia:
that
sendeth
ambassadors
by
the
sea,
even
in
vessels
of
papyrus
upon
the
waters,
saying,
Go,
ye
swift
messengers,
to
a
nation
tall
and
smooth,
to
a
people
terrible
from
their
beginning
onward;
a
nation
that meteth
out
and
treadeth
down,
whose
land
the
rivers
divide!
All
ye
inhabitants
of
the
world,
and
ye
dwellers
on
the
earth,
when
an
ensign
is
lifted
up
on
the
mountains,
see
ye;
and
when
the
trumpet
is
blown,
hear
ye.
For
thus
hath
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
I
will
be
still,
and
I
will
behold
in
my
dwelling
place;
like
clear
heat
in
sunshine,
like
a
cloud
of
dew
in
the
heat
of
harvest.
For
afore
the
harvest,
when
the
blossom
is
over,
and
the
flower
becometh
a
ripening
grape,
he
shall
cut
off
the
sprigs
with pruning-hooks,
and
the
spreading
branches
shall
he
take
away
and
cut
down.
They
shall
be
left
together
unto
the
ravenous
birds
of
the
mountains,
and
to
the
beasts
of
the
earth:
and
the
ravenous
birds
shall
summer
upon
them,
and
all
the
beasts
of
the
earth
shall
winter
upon
them.
In
that
time
shall
a
present
be
brought
unto
the
LORD
of
hosts
of
a
people
tall
and
smooth,
and
from
a
people
terrible
from
their
beginning
onward;
a
nation
that meteth
out
and
treadeth
down,
whose
land
the
rivers
divide,
to
the
place
of
the
name
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
mount
Zion.
The
burden
of
Egypt.
Behold,
the
LORD
rideth
upon
a
swift
cloud,
and
cometh
unto
Egypt:
and
the
idols
of
Egypt
shall
be
moved
at
his
presence,
and
the
heart
of
Egypt
shall
melt
in
the
midst
of
it.
And
I
will
stir
up
the
Egyptians
against
the
Egyptians:
and
they
shall
fight
every
one
against
his
brother,
and
every
one
against
his
neighbour;
city
against
city,
and
kingdom
against
kingdom.
And
the
spirit
of
Egypt
shall
be
made
void
in
the
midst
of
it;
and
I
will
destroy
the
counsel
thereof:
and
they
shall
seek
unto
the
idols,
and
to
the
charmers,
and
to
them
that
have
familiar
spirits,
and
to
the
wizards.
And
I
will
give
over
the
Egyptians
into
the
hand
of
a
cruel
lord;
and
a
fierce
king
shall
rule
over
them,
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts.
And
the
waters
shall
fail
from
the
sea,
and
the
river
shall
be
wasted
and
become
dry.
And
the
rivers
shall
stink;
the
streams
of
Egypt
shall
be
minished
and
dried
up:
the
reeds
and
flags
shall
wither
away.
The
meadows
by
the
Nile,
by
the
brink
of
the
Nile,
and
all
that
is
sown
by
the
Nile,
shall
become
dry,
be
driven
away,
and
be
no
more.
The
fishers
also
shall
lament,
and
all
they
that
cast
angle
into
the
Nile
shall
mourn,
and
they
that
spread
nets
upon
the
waters
shall
languish.
Moreover
they
that
work
in
combed
flax,
and
they
that
weave
white
cloth,
shall
be
ashamed.
And
her
pillars
shall
be
broken
in
pieces,
all
they
that
work
for
hire
shall
be
grieved
in
soul.
The
princes
of
Zoan
are
utterly
foolish;
the
counsel
of
the
wisest
counsellors
of
Pharaoh
is
become
brutish:
how
say
ye
unto
Pharaoh,
I
am
the
son
of
the
wise,
the
son
of
ancient
kings?
Where
then
are
thy
wise
men?
and
let
them
tell
thee
now;
and
let
them
know
what
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
purposed
concerning
Egypt.
The
princes
of
Zoan
are
become
fools,
the
princes
of
Noph
are
deceived;
they
have
caused
Egypt
to
go
astray,
that
are
the
corner
stone
of
her
tribes.
The
LORD
hath
mingled
a
spirit
of
perverseness
in
the
midst
of
her:
and
they
have
caused
Egypt
to
go
astray
in
every
work
thereof,
as
a
drunken
man
staggereth
in
his
vomit.
Neither
shall
there
be
for
Egypt
any
work,
which
head
or
tail,
palm
branch
or
rush,
may
do.
It
In
that
day
shall
Egypt
be
like
unto
women:
and
it
shall
tremble
and
fear
because
of
the
shaking
of
the
hand
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
which
he
shaketh
over
it.
And
the
land
of
Judah
shall
become
a
terror
unto
Egypt,
every
one
to
whom
mention
is
made
thereof
shall
be
afraid,
because
of
the
purpose
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
which
he purposeth
against
it.
In
that
day
there
shall
be
five
cities
in
the
land
of
Egypt
that
speak
the
language
of
Canaan,
and
swear
to
the
LORD
of
hosts;
one
shall
be
called
The
city
of
destruction.
In
that
day
shall
there
be
an
altar
to
the
LORD
in
the
midst
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
a
pillar
at
the
border
thereof
to
the
LORD.
And
it
shall
be
for
a
sign
and
for
a
witness
unto
the
LORD
of
hosts
in
the
land
of
Egypt:
for
they
shall
cry
unto
the
LORD
because
of
the
oppressors,
and
he
shall
send
them
a
saviour,
and
a defender,
and
he
shall
deliver
them.
And
the
LORD
shall
be
known
to
Egypt,
and
the
Egyptians
shall
know
the
LORD
in
that
day;
yea,
they
shall
worship
with
sacrifice
and
oblation,
and
shall
vow
a
vow
unto
the
LORD,
and
shall
perform
it.
And
the
LORD
shall
smite
Egypt,
smiting
and
healing;
and
they
shall
return
unto
the
LORD,
and
he
shall
be
entreated
of
them,
and
shall
heal
them.
In
that
day
shall
there
be
a
highway
out
of
Egypt
to
Assyria,
and
the
Assyrian
shall
come
into
Egypt,
and
the
Egyptian
into
Assyria;
and
the
Egyptians
shall
worship
with
the
Assyrians.
In
that
day
shall
Israel
be
the
third
with
Egypt
and
with
Assyria,
a
blessing
in
the
midst
of
the
earth:
for
that
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
blessed
them,
saying,
Blessed
be
Egypt
my
people,
and
Assyria
the
work
of
my
hands,
and
Israel
mine
inheritance.
In
the
year
that
Tartan
came
unto
Ashdod,
when
Sargon
the
king
of
Assyria
sent
him,
and
he
fought
against
Ashdod
and
took
it;
at
that
time
the
LORD
spake
by
Isaiah
the
son
of
Amoz,
saying,
Go,
and
loose
sackcloth
from
off
thy
loins,
and
put
thy
shoe
from
off
thy
foot.
And
he
did
so,
walking
naked
and
barefoot.
And
the
LORD
said,
Like
as
my
servant
Isaiah
hath
walked
naked
and
barefoot
three
years
for
a
sign
and
a
wonder
upon
Egypt
and
upon
Ethiopia;
so
shall
the
king
of
Assyria
lead
away
the
captives
of
Egypt,
and
the
exiles
of
Ethiopia,
young
and
old,
naked
and
barefoot,
and
with
buttocks
uncovered,
to
the
shame
of
Egypt.
And
they
shall
be
dismayed
and
ashamed,
because
of
Ethiopia
their
expectation,
and
of
Egypt
their
glory.
And
the
inhabitant
of
this
coastland
shall
say
in
that
day,
Behold,
such
is
our
expectation,
whither
we
fled
for
help
to
be
delivered
from
the
king
of
Assyria:
and
we,
how
shall
we
escape?
The
burden
of
the
wilderness
of
the
sea.
As
whirlwinds
in
the
South
sweep
through,
it
cometh
from
the
wilderness,
from
a
terrible
land.
A
grievous
vision
is
declared
unto
me;
the
treacherous
dealer
dealeth
treacherously,
and
the
spoiler
spoileth.
Go
up,
O
Elam;
besiege,
O
Media;
all
the
sighing
thereof
have
I
made
to
cease.
Therefore
are
my
loins
filled
with
anguish;
pangs
have
taken
hold
upon
me,
as
the
pangs
of
a
woman
in
travail:
I
am
pained
so
that
I
cannot
hear;
I
am
dismayed
so
that
I
cannot
see.
My
heart
panteth,
horror
hath
affrighted
me:
the
twilight
that
I
desired
hath
been
turned
into
trembling
unto
me.
They
prepare
the
table,
they
set
the
watch,
they
eat,
they
drink:
rise
up,
ye
princes,
anoint
the
shield.
For
thus
hath
the
Lord
said
unto
me,
Go,
set
a
watchman;
let
him
declare
what
he
seeth:
and
when
he
seeth
a
troop,
horsemen
in
pairs,
a
troop
of
asses,
a
troop
of
camels,
he
shall
hearken
diligently
with
much
heed.
And
he
cried
as
a
lion:
O
Lord,
I
stand
continually
upon
the
watchtower
in
the day-time,
and
am
set
in
my
ward
whole
nights:
and,
behold,
here
cometh
a
troop
of
men,
horsemen
in
pairs.
And
he
answered
and
said,
Babylon
is
fallen,
is
fallen;
and
all
the
graven
images
of
her
gods
are
broken
unto
the
ground.
O
thou
my
threshing,
and
the
corn
of
my
floor:
that
which
I
have
heard
from
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
have
I
declared
unto
you.
The
burden
of
Dumah.
One
calleth
unto
me
out
of
Seir,
Watchman,
what
of
the
night?
Watchman,
what
of
the
night?
The
watchman
said,
The
morning
cometh,
and
also
the
night:
if
ye
will
inquire,
inquire
ye:
turn
ye,
come.
The
burden
upon
Arabia.
In
the
forest
in
Arabia
shall
ye
lodge,
O
ye
travelling
companies
of
Dedanites.
Unto
him
that
was
thirsty
they
brought
water;
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
of
Tema
did
meet
the
fugitives
with
their
bread.
For
they
fled
away
from
the
swords,
from
the
drawn
sword,
and
from
the
bent
bow,
and
from
the
grievousness
of
war.
For
thus
hath
the
Lord
said
unto
me,
Within
a
year,
according
to
the
years
of
an
hireling,
and
all
the
glory
of
Kedar
shall
fail:
and
the
residue
of
the
number
of
the
archers,
the
mighty
men
of
the
children
of
Kedar,
shall
be
few:
for
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
hath
spoken
it.
The
burden
of
the
valley
of
vision.
What aileth
thee
now,
that
thou
art
wholly
gone
up
to
the
housetops?
O
thou
that
art
full
of
shoutings,
a
tumultuous
city,
a
joyous
town;
thy
slain
are
not
slain
with
the
sword,
neither
are
they
dead
in
battle.
All
thy
rulers
fled
away
together,
they
were
bound
by
the
archers:
all
that
were
found
of
thee
were
bound
together,
they
fled
afar
off.
Therefore
said
I,
Look
away
from
me,
I
will
weep
bitterly;
labour
not
to
comfort
me,
for
the
spoiling
of
the
daughter
of
my
people.
For
it
is
a
day
of
discomfiture,
and
of
treading
down,
and
of
perplexity,
from
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
in
the
valley
of
vision;
a
breaking
down
of
the
walls,
and
a
crying
to
the
mountains.
And
Elam
bare
the
quiver,
with
chariots
of
men
and
horsemen;
and
Kir
uncovered
the
shield.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
thy
choicest
valleys
were
full
of
chariots,
and
the
horsemen
set
themselves
in
array
at
the
gate.
And
he
took
away
the
covering
of
Judah;
and
thou
didst
look
in
that
day
to
the
armour
in
the
house
of
the
forest.
And
ye
saw
the
breaches
of
the
city
of
David,
that
they
were
many:
and
ye
gathered
together
the
waters
of
the
lower
pool.
and
ye
numbered
the
houses
of
Jerusalem,
and
ye
brake
down
the
houses
to
fortify
the
wall.
ye
made
also
a
reservoir
between
the
two
walls
for
the
water
of
the
old
pool:
but
ye
looked
not
unto
him
that
had
done
this,
neither
had
ye
respect
unto
him
that
fashioned
it
long
ago.
And
in
that
day
did
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
call
to
weeping,
and
to
mourning,
and
to
baldness,
and
to
girding
with
sackcloth:
and
behold,
joy
and
gladness,
slaying
oxen
and
killing
sheep,
eating
flesh
and
drinking
wine:
let
us
eat
and
drink,
for
tomorrow
we
shall
die.
And
the
LORD
of
hosts
revealed
himself
in
mine
ears,
Surely
this
iniquity
shall
not
be
purged
from
you
till
ye
die,
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Thus
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Go,
get
thee
unto
this
treasurer,
even
unto
Shebna,
which
is
over
the
house,
and
say,
What
doest
thou
here?
and
whom
hast
thou
here,
that
thou
hast
hewed
thee
out
here
a
sepulchre? hewing
him
out
a
sepulchre
on
high,
graving
an
habitation
for
himself
in
the
rock!
Behold,
the
LORD
will
hurl
thee
away
violently
as
a
strong
man;
yea,
he
will
wrap
thee
up
closely.
He
will
surely
turn
and
toss
thee
like
a
ball
into
a
large
country;
there shalt
thou
die,
and
there
shall
be
the
chariots
of
thy
glory,
thou
shame
of
thy
lord’s
house.
And
I
will
thrust
thee
from
thine
office,
and
from
thy
station
shall
he
pull
thee
down.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
I
will
call
my
servant
Eliakim
the
son
of
Hilkiah:
and
I
will
clothe
him
with
thy
robe,
and
strengthen
him
with
thy
girdle,
and
I
will
commit
thy
government
into
his
hand:
and
he
shall
be
a
father
to
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
and
to
the
house
of
Judah.
And
the
key
of
the
house
of
David
will
I
lay
upon
his
shoulder;
and
he
shall
open,
and
none
shall
shut;
and
he
shall
shut,
and
none
shall
open.
And
I
will
fasten
him
as
a
nail
in
a
sure
place;
and
he
shall
be
for
a
throne
of
glory
to
his
father’s
house.
And
they
shall
hang
upon
him
all
the
glory
of
his
father’s
house,
the
offspring
and
the
issue,
every
small
vessel,
from
the
vessels
of
cups
even
to
all
the
vessels
of
flagons.
In
that
day,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
shall
the
nail
that
was
fastened
in
a
sure
place
give
way;
and
it
shall
be
hewn
down,
and
fall,
and
the
burden
that
was
upon
it
shall
be
cut
off;
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken
it.
The
burden
of
Tyre.
Howl,
ye
ships
of
Tarshish;
for
it
is
laid
waste,
so
that
there
is
no
house,
no
entering
in:
from
the
land
of
Kittim
it
is
revealed
to
them.
Be
still,
ye
inhabitants
of
the
isle;
thou
whom
the
merchants
of
Zidon,
that
pass
over
the
sea,
have
replenished.
And
on
great
waters
the
seed
of
Shihor,
the
harvest
of
the
Nile,
was
her
revenue;
and
she
was
the
mart
of
nations.
Be
thou
ashamed,
O
Zidon:
for
the
sea
hath
spoken,
the
strong
hold
of
the
sea;
saying,
I
have
not
travailed,
nor
brought
forth,
neither
have
I
nourished
young
men,
nor
brought
up
virgins.
When
the
report
cometh
to
Egypt,
they
shall
be
sorely
pained
at
the
report
of
Tyre.
Pass
ye
over
to
Tarshish;
howl,
ye
inhabitants
of
the
isle.
Is
this
your
joyous
city,
whose
antiquity
is
of
ancient
days,
whose
feet
carried
her
afar
off
to
sojourn?
Who
hath
purposed
this
against
Tyre,
the
crowning
city,
whose
merchants
are
princes,
whose
traffickers
are
the
honourable
of
the
earth?
The
LORD
of
hosts
hath
purposed
it,
to
stain
the
pride
of
all
glory,
to
bring
into
contempt
all
the
honourable
of
the
earth.
Pass
through
thy
land
as
the
Nile,
O
daughter
of
Tarshish;
there
is
no
girdle
about
thee
any
more.
He
hath
stretched
out
his
hand
over
the
sea,
he
hath
shaken
the
kingdoms:
the
LORD
hath
given
commandment
concerning
Canaan,
to
destroy
the
strong
holds
thereof.
And
he
said,
Thou shalt
no
more
rejoice,
O
thou
oppressed
virgin
daughter
of
Zidon:
arise,
pass
over
to
Kittim;
even
there shalt
thou
have
no
rest.
Behold,
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans;
this
people
is
no
more;
the
Assyrian
hath
appointed
it
for
the
beasts
of
the
wilderness:
they
set
up
their
towers,
they
overthrew
the
palaces
thereof;
he
made
it
a
ruin.
Howl,
ye
ships
of
Tarshish:
for
your
strong
hold
is
laid
waste.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
Tyre
shall
be
forgotten
seventy
years,
according
to
the
days
of
one
king:
after
the
end
of
seventy
years
it
shall
be
unto
Tyre
as
in
the
song
of
the
harlot.
Take
an
harp,
go
about
the
city,
thou
harlot
that
hast
been
forgotten;
make
sweet
melody,
sing
many
songs,
that
thou
mayest
be
remembered.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
after
the
end
of
seventy
years,
that
the
LORD
will
visit
Tyre,
and
she
shall
return
to
her
hire,
and
shall
play
the
harlot
with
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
world
upon
the
face
of
the
earth.
And
her
merchandise
and
her
hire
shall
be
holiness
to
the
LORD:
it
shall
not
be
treasured
nor
laid
up;
for
her
merchandise
shall
be
for
them
that
dwell
before
the
LORD,
to
eat
sufficiently,
and
for
durable
clothing.
Behold,
the
LORD
maketh
the
earth
empty,
and
maketh
it
waste,
and
turneth
it
upside
down,
and
scattereth
abroad
the
inhabitants
thereof.
And
it
shall
be,
as
with
the
people,
so
with
the
priest;
as
with
the
servant,
so
with
his
master;
as
with
the
maid,
so
with
her
mistress;
as
with
the
buyer,
so
with
the
seller;
as
with
the
lender,
so
with
the
borrower;
as
with
the taker
of
usury,
so
with
the giver
of
usury
to
him.
The
earth
shall
be
utterly
emptied,
and
utterly
spoiled;
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken
this
word.
The
earth
mourneth
and
fadeth
away,
the
world
languisheth
and
fadeth
away,
the
lofty
people
of
the
earth
do
languish.
The
earth
also
is
polluted
under
the
inhabitants
thereof;
because
they
have
transgressed
the
laws,
changed
the
ordinance,
broken
the
everlasting
covenant.
Therefore
hath
the
curse
devoured
the
earth,
and
they
that
dwell
therein
are
found
guilty:
therefore
the
inhabitants
of
the
earth
are
burned,
and
few
men
left.
The
new
wine
mourneth,
the
vine
languisheth,
all
the
merryhearted
do
sigh.
The
mirth
of
tabrets
ceaseth,
the
noise
of
them
that
rejoice
endeth,
the
joy
of
the
harp
ceaseth.
They
shall
not
drink
wine
with
a
song;
strong
drink
shall
be
bitter
to
them
that
drink
it.
The
city
of
confusion
is
broken
down:
every
house
is
shut
up,
that
no
man
may
come
in.
There
is
a
crying
in
the
streets
because
of
the
wine;
all
joy
is
darkened,
the
mirth
of
the
land
is
gone.
In
the
city
is
left
desolation,
and
the
gate
is
smitten
with
destruction.
For
thus
shall
it
be
in
the
midst
of
the
earth
among
the
peoples,
as
the
shaking
of
an
olive
tree,
as
the
grape
gleanings
when
the
vintage
is
done.
These
shall
lift
up
their
voice,
they
shall
shout;
for
the
majesty
of
the
LORD
they
cry
aloud
from
the
sea.
Wherefore
glorify
ye
the
LORD
in
the
east,
even
the
name
of
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
in
the
isles
of
the
sea.
From
the
uttermost
part
of
the
earth
have
we
heard
songs,
glory
to
the
righteous.
But
I
said,
I
pine
away,
I
pine
away,
woe
is
me!
the
treacherous
dealers
have
dealt
treacherously;
yea,
the
treacherous
dealers
have
dealt
very
treacherously.
Fear,
and
the
pit,
and
the
snare,
are
upon
thee,
O
inhabitant
of
the
earth.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
he
who
fleeth
from
the
noise
of
the
fear
shall
fall
into
the
pit;
and
he
that
cometh
up
out
of
the
midst
of
the
pit
shall
be
taken
in
the
snare:
for
the
windows
on
high
are
opened,
and
the
foundations
of
the
earth
do
shake.
The
earth
is
utterly
broken,
the
earth
is
clean
dissolved,
the
earth
is
moved
exceedingly.
The
earth
shall
stagger
like
a
drunken
man,
and
shall
be
moved
to
and
fro
like
a
hut;
and
the
transgression
thereof
shall
be
heavy
upon
it,
and
it
shall
fall,
and
not
rise
again.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
LORD
shall
punish
the
host
of
the
high
ones
on
high,
and
the
kings
of
the
earth
upon
the
earth.
And
they
shall
be
gathered
together,
as
prisoners
are
gathered
in
the
pit,
and
shall
be
shut
up
in
the
prison,
and
after
many
days
shall
they
be
visited.
Then
the
moon
shall
be
confounded,
and
the
sun
ashamed;
for
the
LORD
of
hosts
shall
reign
in
mount
Zion,
and
in
Jerusalem,
and
before
his
ancients
gloriously.
O
LORD,
thou
art
my
God;
I
will
exalt
thee,
I
will
praise
thy
name;
for
thou
hast
done
wonderful
things,
even
counsels
of
old,
in
faithfulness
and
truth.
For
thou
hast
made
of
a
city
an
heap;
of
a
defenced
city
a
ruin:
a
palace
of
strangers
to
be
no
city;
it
shall
never
be
built.
Therefore
shall
the
strong
people
glorify
thee,
the
city
of
the
terrible
nations
shall
fear
thee.
For
thou
hast
been
a
strong
hold
to
the
poor,
a
strong
hold
to
the
needy
in
his
distress,
a
refuge
from
the
storm,
a
shadow
from
the
heat,
when
the
blast
of
the
terrible
ones
is
as
a
storm
against
the
wall.
As
the
heat
in
a
dry
place shalt
thou
bring
down
the
noise
of
strangers;
as
the
heat
by
the
shadow
of
a
cloud,
the
song
of
the
terrible
ones
shall
be
brought
low.
And
in
this
mountain
shall
the
LORD
of
hosts
make
unto
all
peoples
a
feast
of
fat
things,
a
feast
of wines
on
the
lees,
of
fat
things
full
of
marrow,
of wines
on
the
lees
well
refined.
And
he
will
destroy
in
this
mountain
the
face
of
the
covering
that
is
cast
over
all
peoples,
and
the
veil
that
is
spread
over
all
nations.
He
hath
swallowed
up
death
for
ever;
and
the
Lord
GOD
will
wipe
away
tears
from
off
all
faces;
and
the
reproach
of
his
people
shall
he
take
away
from
off
all
the
earth:
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken
it.
And
it
shall
be
said
in
that
day,
Lo,
this
is
our
God;
we
have
waited
for
him,
and
he
will
save
us:
this
is
the
LORD;
we
have
waited
for
him,
we
will
be
glad
and
rejoice
in
his
salvation.
For
in
this
mountain
shall
the
hand
of
the
LORD
rest,
and
Moab
shall
be
trodden
down
in
his
place,
even
as
straw
is
trodden
down
in
the
water
of
the
dunghill.
And
he
shall
spread
forth
his
hands
in
the
midst
thereof,
as
he
that
swimmeth
spreadeth
forth
his
hands
to
swim:
and
he
shall
lay
low
his
pride
together
with
the
craft
of
his
hands.
And
the
fortress
of
the
high
fort
of
thy
walls
hath
he
brought
down,
laid
low,
and
brought
to
the
ground,
even
to
the
dust.
In
that
day
shall
this
song
be
sung
in
the
land
of
Judah:
We
have
a
strong
city;
salvation
will
he
appoint
for
walls
and
bulwarks.
Open
ye
the
gates,
that
the
righteous
nation
which
keepeth
truth
may
enter
in.
Thou
wilt
keep
him
in
perfect
peace,
whose
mind
is
stayed
on
thee:
because
he
trusteth
in
thee.
Trust
ye
in
the
LORD
for
ever:
for
in
the
LORD
JEHOVAH
is
an
everlasting
rock.
For
he
hath
brought
down
them
that
dwell
on
high,
the
lofty
city:
he
layeth
it
low,
he
layeth
it
low
even
to
the
ground;
he
bringeth
it
even
to
the
dust.
The
foot
shall
tread
it
down;
even
the
feet
of
the
poor,
and
the
steps
of
the
needy.
The
way
of
the
just
is
uprightness:
thou
that
art
up
right
dost
direct
the
path
of
the
just.
Yea,
in
the
way
of
thy
judgments,
O
LORD,
have
we
waited
for
thee;
to
thy
name
and
to
thy
memorial
is
the
desire
of
our
soul.
With
my
soul
have
I
desired
thee
in
the
night;
yea,
with
my
spirit
within
me
will
I
seek
thee
early:
for
when
thy
judgments
are
in
the
earth,
the
inhabitants
of
the
world
learn
righteousness.
Let
favour
be
shewed
to
the
wicked,
yet
will
he
not
learn
righteousness;
in
the
land
of
uprightness
will
he
deal
wrongfully,
and
will
not
behold
the
majesty
of
the
LORD.
LORD,
thy
hand
is
lifted
up,
yet
they
see
not:
but
they
shall
see
thy
zeal
for
the
people,
and
be
ashamed;
yea,
fire
shall
devour
thine
adversaries.
LORD,
thou
wilt
ordain
peace
for
us:
for
thou
hast
also
wrought
all
our
works
for
us.
O
LORD
our
God,
other
lords
beside
thee
have
had
dominion
over
us;
but
by
thee
only
will
we
make
mention
of
thy
name.
They
are
dead,
they
shall
not
live;
they
are
deceased,
they
shall
not
rise:
therefore
hast
thou
visited
and
destroyed
them,
and
made
all
their
memory
to
perish.
Thou
hast
increased
the
nation,
O
LORD,
thou
hast
increased
the
nation;
thou
art
glorified:
thou
hast
enlarged
all
the
borders
of
the
land.
LORD,
in
trouble
have
they
visited
thee,
they
poured
out
a
prayer
when
thy
chastening
was
upon
them.
Like
as
a
woman
with
child,
that
draweth
near
the
time
of
her
delivery,
is
in
pain
and
crieth
out
in
her
pangs;
so
have
we
been
before
thee,
O
LORD.
We
have
been
with
child,
we
have
been
in
pain,
we
have
as
it
were
brought
forth
wind;
we
have
not
wrought
any
deliverance
in
the
earth;
neither
have
the
inhabitants
of
the
world
fallen.
Thy
dead
shall
live;
my
dead
bodies
shall
arise.
Awake
and
sing,
ye
that
dwell
in
the
dust:
for
thy
dew
is
as
the
dew
of
herbs,
and
the
earth
shall
cast
forth
the
dead.
Come,
my
people,
enter
thou
into
thy
chambers,
and
shut
thy
doors
about
thee:
hide
thyself
for
a
little
moment,
until
the
indignation
be
overpast.
For,
behold,
the
LORD
cometh
forth
out
of
his
place
to
punish
the
inhabitants
of
the
earth
for
their
iniquity:
the
earth
also
shall
disclose
her
blood,
and
shall
no
more
cover
her
slain.
In
that
day
the
LORD
with
his
sore
and
great
and
strong
sword
shall
punish
leviathan
the
swift
serpent,
and
leviathan
the
crooked
serpent;
and
he
shall
slay
the
dragon
that
is
in
the
sea.
In
that
day:
A
vineyard
of
wine,
sing
ye
unto
it.
I
the
LORD
do
keep
it;
I
will
water
it
every
moment:
lest
any
hurt
it,
I
will
keep
it
night
and
day.
Fury
is
not
in
me:
would
that
the
briers
and
thorns
were
against
me
in
battle!
I
would
march
upon
them,
I
would
burn
them
together.
Or
else
let
him
take
hold
of
my
strength,
that
he
may
make
peace
with
me;
yea,
let
him
make
peace
with
me.
In
days
to
come
shall
Jacob
take
root;
Israel
shall
blossom
and
bud:
and
they
shall
fill
the
face
of
the
world
with
fruit.
Hath
he
smitten
him
as
he
smote
those
that
smote
him?
or
is
he
slain
according
to
the
slaughter
of
them
that
were
slain
by
him?
In
measure,
when
thou
sendest
her
away,
thou
dost
contend
with
her;
he
hath
removed
her
with
his
rough
blast
in
the
day
of
the
east
wind.
Therefore
by
this
shall
the
iniquity
of
Jacob
be
purged,
and
this
is
all
the
fruit
of
taking
away
his
sin;
when
he
maketh
all
the
stones
of
the
altar
as
chalkstones
that
are
beaten
in
sunder,
so
that
the
Asherim
and
the sun-images
shall
rise
no
more.
For
the
defenced
city
is
solitary,
an
habitation
deserted
and
forsaken,
like
the
wilderness:
there
shall
the
calf
feed,
and
there
shall
he
lie
down,
and
consume
the
branches
thereof.
When
the
boughs
thereof
are
withered,
they
shall
be
broken
off;
the
women
shall
come,
and
set
them
on
fire:
for
it
is
a
people
of
no
understanding;
therefore
he
that
made
them
will
not
have
compassion
upon
them,
and
he
that
formed
them
will
shew
them
no
favour.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
LORD
shall
beat
off
his
fruit,
from
the
flood
of
the
River
unto
the
brook
of
Egypt,
and
ye
shall
be
gathered
one
by
one,
O
ye
children
of
Israel.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
a
great
trumpet
shall
be
blown;
and
they
shall
come
which
were
ready
to
perish
in
the
land
of
Assyria,
and
they
that
were
outcasts
in
the
land
of
Egypt;
and
they
shall
worship
the
LORD
in
the
holy
mountain
at
Jerusalem.
Woe
to
the
crown
of
pride
of
the
drunkards
of
Ephraim,
and
to
the
fading
flower
of
his
glorious
beauty,
which
is
on
the
head
of
the
fat
valley
of
them
that
are
overcome
with
wine!
Behold,
the
Lord
hath
a
mighty
and
strong
one;
as
a
tempest
of
hail,
a
destroying
storm,
as
a
tempest
of
mighty
waters
overflowing,
shall
he
cast
down
to
the
earth
with
the
hand.
The
crown
of
pride
of
the
drunkards
of
Ephraim
shall
be
trodden
under
foot:
and
the
fading
flower
of
his
glorious
beauty,
which
is
on
the
head
of
the
fat
valley,
shall
be
as
the
firstripe
fig
before
the
summer;
which
when
he
that
looketh
upon
it
seeth,
while
it
is
yet
in
his
hand
he
eateth
it
up.
In
that
day
shall
the
LORD
of
hosts
be
for
a
crown
of
glory,
and
for
a
diadem
of
beauty,
unto
the
residue
of
his
people:
and
for
a
spirit
of
judgment
to
him
that
sitteth
in
judgment,
and
for
strength
to
them
that
turn
back
the
battle
at
the
gate.
But
these
also
have
erred
through
wine,
and
through
strong
drink
are
gone
astray;
the
priest
and
the
prophet
have
erred
through
strong
drink,
they
are
swallowed
up
of
wine,
they
are
gone
astray
through
strong
drink;
they
err
in
vision,
they
stumble
in
judgment.
For
all
tables
are
full
of
vomit
and
filthiness,
so
that
there
is
no
place
clean.
Whom
will
he
teach
knowledge?
and
whom
will
he
make
to
understand
the
message?
them
that
are
weaned
from
the
milk,
and
drawn
from
the
breasts?
For
it
is
precept
upon
precept,
precept
upon
precept;
line
upon
line,
line
upon
line;
here
a
little,
there
a
little.
Nay,
but
by
men
of
strange
lips
and
with
another
tongue
will
he
speak
to
this
people:
to
whom
he
said,
This
is
the
rest,
give
ye
rest
to
him
that
is
weary;
and
this
is
the
refreshing:
yet
they
would
not
hear.
Therefore
shall
the
word
of
the
LORD
be
unto
them
precept
upon
precept,
precept
upon
precept;
line
upon
line,
line
upon
line;
here
a
little,
there
a
little;
that
they
may
go,
and
fall
backward,
and
be
broken,
and
snared,
and
taken.
Wherefore
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
ye
scornful
men,
that
rule
this
people
which
is
in
Jerusalem:
Because
ye
have
said,
We
have
made
a
covenant
with
death,
and
with
hell
are
we
at
agreement;
when
the
overflowing
scourge
shall
pass
through,
it
shall
not
come
unto
us;
for
we
have
made
lies
our
refuge,
and
under
falsehood
have
we
hid
ourselves:
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
Behold,
I
lay
in
Zion
for
a
foundation
a
stone,
a
tried
stone,
a
precious
corner
stone
of
sure
foundation:
he
that
believeth
shall
not
make
haste.
And
I
will
make
judgment
the
line,
and
righteousness
the
plummet:
and
the
hail
shall
sweep
away
the
refuge
of
lies,
and
the
waters
shall
overflow
the
hiding
place.
And
your
covenant
with
death
shall
be
disannulled,
and
your
agreement
with
hell
shall
not
stand;
when
the
overflowing
scourge
shall
pass
through,
then
ye
shall
be
trodden
down
by
it.
As
often
as
it
passeth
through,
it
shall
take
you;
for
morning
by
morning
shall
it
pass
through,
by
day
and
by
night:
and
it
shall
be
nought
but
terror
to
understand
the
message.
For
the
bed
is
shorter
than
that
a
man
can
stretch
himself
on
it;
and
the
covering
narrower
than
that
he
can
wrap
himself
in
it.
For
the
LORD
shall
rise
up
as
in
mount
Perazim,
he
shall
be
wroth
as
in
the
valley
of
Gibeon;
that
he
may
do
his
work,
his
strange
work,
and
bring
to
pass
his
act,
his
strange
act.
Now
therefore
be
ye
not
scorners,
lest
your
bands
be
made
strong:
for
a
consummation,
and
that
determined,
have
I
heard
from
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
upon
the
whole
earth.
Give
ye
ear,
and
hear
my
voice;
hearken,
and
hear
my
speech.
Doth
the
plowman
plow
continually
to
sow?
doth
he
continually
open
and
break
the
clods
of
his
ground?
When
he
hath
made
plain
the
face
thereof,
doth
he
not
cast
abroad
the
fitches,
and
scatter
the
cummin,
and
put
in
the
wheat
in
rows
and
the
barley
in
the
appointed
place
and
the
spelt
in
the
border
thereof?
For
his
God
doth
instruct
him
aright,
and
doth
teach
him.
For
the
fitches
are
not
threshed
with
a
sharp
threshing
instrument,
neither
is
a
cart
wheel
turned
about
upon
the
cummin;
but
the
fitches
are
beaten
out
with
a
staff,
and
the
cummin
with
a
rod.
Bread
corn
is
ground;
for
he
will
not
ever
be
threshing
it:
and
though
the
wheel
of
his
cart
and
his
horses
scatter
it,
he
doth
not
grind
it.
This
also
cometh
forth
from
the
LORD
of
hosts,
which
is
wonderful
in
counsel,
and
excellent
in
wisdom.
Ho
Ariel,
Ariel,
the
city
where
David
encamped!
add
ye
year
to
year;
let
the
feasts
come
round:
then
will
I
distress
Ariel,
and
there
shall
be
mourning
and
lamentation:
and
she
shall
be
unto
me
as
Ariel.
And
I
will
camp
against
thee
round
about,
and
will
lay
siege
against
thee
with
a
fort,
and
I
will
raise
siege
works
against
thee.
And
thou shalt
be
brought
down,
and shalt
speak
out
of
the
ground,
and
thy
speech
shall
be
low
out
of
the
dust;
and
thy
voice
shall
be
as
of
one
that
hath
a
familiar
spirit,
out
of
the
ground,
and
thy
speech
shall
whisper
out
of
the
dust.
But
the
multitude
of
thy
foes
shall
be
like
small
dust,
and
the
multitude
of
the
terrible
ones
as
chaff
that
passeth
away:
yea,
it
shall
be
at
an
instant
suddenly.
She
shall
be
visited
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
with
thunder,
and
with
earthquake,
and
great
noise,
with
whirlwind
and
tempest,
and
the
flame
of
a
devouring
fire.
And
the
multitude
of
all
the
nations
that
fight
against
Ariel,
even
all
that
fight
against
her
and
her
strong
hold,
and
that
distress
her,
shall
be
as
a
dream,
a
vision
of
the
night.
And
it
shall
be
as
when
an
hungry
man
dreameth,
and,
behold,
he
eateth;
but
he
awaketh,
and
his
soul
is
empty:
or
as
when
a
thirsty
man
dreameth,
and,
behold,
he
drinketh;
but
he
awaketh,
and,
behold,
he
is
faint,
and
his
soul
hath
appetite:
so
shall
the
multitude
of
all
the
nations
be,
that
fight
against
mount
Zion.
Tarry
ye
and
wonder,
take
your
pleasure
and
be
blind:
they
are
drunken,
but
not
with
wine;
they
stagger,
but
not
with
strong
drink.
For
the
LORD
hath
poured
out
upon
you
the
spirit
of
deep
sleep,
and
hath
closed
your
eyes,
the
prophets;
and
your
heads,
the
seers,
hath
he
covered.
And
all
vision
is
become
unto
you
as
the
words
of
a
book
that
is
sealed,
which
men
deliver
to
one
that
is
learned,
saying,
Read
this,
I
pray
thee:
and
he
saith,
I
cannot,
for
it
is
sealed:
and
the
book
is
delivered
to
him
that
is
not
learned,
saying,
Read
this,
I
pray
thee:
and
he
saith,
I
am
not
learned.
And
the
Lord
said,
Forasmuch
as
this
people
draw
nigh
unto
me,
and
with
their
mouth
and
with
their
lips
do
honour
me,
but
have
removed
their
heart
far
from
me,
and
their
fear
of
me
is
a
commandment
of
men
which
hath
been
taught
them:
therefore,
behold,
I
will
proceed
to
do
a
marvelous
work
among
this
people,
even
a
marvelous
work
and
a
wonder:
and
the
wisdom
of
their
wise
men
shall
perish,
and
the
understanding
of
their
prudent
men
shall
be
hid.
Woe
unto
them
that
seek
deep
to
hide
their
counsel
from
the
LORD,
and
their
works
are
in
the
dark,
and
they
say,
Who
seeth
us?
and
who
knoweth
us?
Ye
turn
things
upside
down!
Shall
the
potter
be
counted
as
clay;
that
the
thing
made
should
say
of
him
that
made
it,
He
made
me
not;
or
the
thing
framed
say
of
him
that
framed
it,
He
hath
no
understanding?
Is
it
not
yet
a
very
little
while,
and
Lebanon
shall
be
turned
into
a
fruitful
field,
and
the
fruitful
field
shall
be
counted
for
a
forest?
And
in
that
day
shall
the
deaf
hear
the
words
of
the
book,
and
the
eyes
of
the
blind
shall
see
out
of
obscurity
and
out
of
darkness.
The
meek
also
shall
increase
their
joy
in
the
LORD,
and
the
poor
among
men
shall
rejoice
in
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
For
the
terrible
one
is
brought
to
nought,
and
the
scorner
ceaseth,
and
all
they
that
watch
for
iniquity
are
cut
off:
that
make
a
man
an
offender
in
a
cause,
and
lay
a
snare
for
him
that
reproveth
in
the
gate,
and
turn
aside
the
just
with
a
thing
of
nought.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
who
redeemed
Abraham,
concerning
the
house
of
Jacob:
Jacob
shall
not
now
be
ashamed,
neither
shall
his
face
now
wax
pale.
But
when
he
seeth
his
children,
the
work
of
mine
hands,
in
the
midst
of
him,
they
shall
sanctify
my
name;
yea,
they
shall
sanctify
the
Holy
One
of
Jacob,
and
shall
stand
in
awe
of
the
God
of
Israel.
They
also
that
err
in
spirit
shall
come
to
understanding,
and
they
that
murmur
shall
learn
doctrine.
Woe
to
the
rebellious
children,
saith
the
LORD,
that
take
counsel,
but
not
of
me;
and
that
cover
with
a
covering,
but
not
of
my
spirit,
that
they
may
add
sin
to
sin:
that
walk
to
go
down
into
Egypt,
and
have
not
asked
at
my
mouth;
to
strengthen
themselves
in
the
strength
of
Pharaoh,
and
to
trust
in
the
shadow
of
Egypt!
Therefore
shall
the
strength
of
Pharaoh
be
your
shame,
and
the
trust
in
the
shadow
of
Egypt
your
confusion.
For
his
princes
are
at
Zoan,
and
his
ambassadors
are
come
to
Hanes.
They
shall
all
be
ashamed
of
a
people
that
cannot
profit
them,
that
are
not
an
help
nor
profit,
but
a
shame,
and
also
a
reproach.
The
burden
of
the
beasts
of
the
South.
Through
the
land
of
trouble
and
anguish,
from
whence
come
the
lioness
and
the
lion,
the
viper
and
fiery
flying
serpent,
they
carry
their
riches
upon
the
shoulders
of
young
asses,
and
their
treasures
upon
the
bunches
of
camels,
to
a
people
that
shall
not
profit
them.
For
Egypt
helpeth
in
vain,
and
to
no
purpose:
therefore
have
I
called
her
Rahab
that
sitteth
still.
Now
go,
write
it
before
them
on
a
tablet,
and
inscribe
it
in
a
book,
that
it
may
be
for
the
time
to
come
for
ever
and
ever.
For
it
is
a
rebellious
people,
lying
children,
children
that
will
not
hear
the
law
of
the
LORD:
which
say
to
the
seers,
See
not;
and
to
the
prophets,
Prophesy
not
unto
us
right
things,
speak
unto
us
smooth
things,
prophesy
deceits:
get
you
out
of
the
way,
turn
aside
out
of
the
path,
cause
the
Holy
One
of
Israel
to
cease
from
before
us.
Wherefore
thus
saith
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
Because
ye
despise
this
word,
and
trust
in
oppression
and
perverseness,
and
stay
thereon;
therefore
this
iniquity
shall
be
to
you
as
a
breach
ready
to
fall,
swelling
out
in
a
high
wall,
whose
breaking
cometh
suddenly
at
an
instant.
And
he
shall
break
it
as
a
potter’s
vessel
is
broken,
breaking
it
in
pieces
without
sparing;
so
that
there
shall
not
be
found
among
the
pieces
thereof
a
sherd
to
take
fire
from
the
hearth,
or
to
take
water
withal
out
of
the
cistern.
For
thus
said
the
Lord
GOD,
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
In
returning
and
rest
shall
ye
be
saved;
in
quietness
and
in
confidence
shall
be
your
strength:
and
ye
would
not.
but
ye
said,
No,
for
we
will
flee
upon
horses;
therefore
shall
ye
flee:
and,
We
will
ride
upon
the
swift;
therefore
shall
they
that
pursue
you
be
swift.
One
thousand
shall
flee
at
the
rebuke
of
one;
at
the
rebuke
of
five
shall
ye
flee:
till
ye
be
left
as
a
beacon
upon
the
top
of
a
mountain,
and
as
an
ensign
on
an
hill.
And
therefore
will
the
LORD
wait,
that
he
may
be
gracious
unto
you,
and
therefore
will
he
be
exalted,
that
he
may
have
mercy
upon
you:
for
the
LORD
is
a
God
of
judgment;
blessed
are
all
they
that
wait
for
him.
For
the
people
shall
dwell
in
Zion
at
Jerusalem:
thou shalt
weep
no
more;
he
will
surely
be
gracious
unto
thee
at
the
voice
of
thy
cry;
when
he
shall
hear,
he
will
answer
thee.
And
though
the
Lord
give
you
the
bread
of
adversity
and
the
water
of
affliction,
yet
shall
not
thy
teachers
be
hidden
any
more,
but
thine
eyes
shall
see
thy
teachers:
and
thine
ears
shall
hear
a
word
behind
thee,
saying,
This
is
the
way,
walk
ye
in
it;
when
ye
turn
to
the
right
hand
and
when e
turn
to
the
left.
And
ye
shall
defile
the
overlaying
of
thy
graven
images
of
silver,
and
the
plating
of
thy
molten
images
of
gold:
thou shalt
cast
them
away
as
an
unclean
thing;
thou shalt
say
unto
it,
Get
thee
hence.
And
he
shall
give
the
rain
of
thy
seed,
that
thou shalt
sow
the
ground
withal;
and
bread
of
the
increase
of
the
ground,
and
it
shall
be
fat
and
plenteous:
in
that
day
shall
thy
cattle
feed
in
large
pastures.
the
oxen
likewise
and
the
young
asses
that
till
the
ground
shall
eat
savoury
provender,
which
hath
been
winnowed
with
the
shovel
and
with
the
fan.
And
there
shall
be
upon
every
lofty
mountain,
and
upon
every
high
hill,
rivers
and
streams
of
waters,
in
the
day
of
the
great
slaughter,
when
the
towers
fall.
Moreover
the
light
of
the
moon
shall
be
as
the
light
of
the
sun,
and
the
light
of
the
sun
shall
be
sevenfold,
as
the
light
of
seven
days,
in
the
day
that
the
LORD
bindeth
up
the
hurt
of
his
people,
and
healeth
the
stroke
of
their
wound.
Behold,
the
name
of
the
LORD
cometh
from
far,
burning
with
his
anger,
and
in
thick
rising
smoke:
his
lips
are
full
of
indignation,
and
his
tongue
is
as
a
devouring
fire:
and
his
breath
is
as
an
overflowing
stream,
that
reacheth
even
unto
the
neck,
to
sift
the
nations
with
the
sieve
of
vanity:
and
a
bridle
that
causeth
to
err
shall
be
in
the
jaws
of
the
peoples.
Ye
shall
have
a
song
as
in
the
night
when
a
holy
feast
is
kept;
and
gladness
of
heart,
as
when
one
goeth
with
a
pipe
to
come
into
the
mountain
of
the
LORD,
to
the
Rock
of
Israel.
And
the
LORD
shall
cause
his
glorious
voice
to
be
heard,
and
shall
shew
the
lighting
down
of
his
arm,
with
the
indignation
of
his
anger,
and
the
flame
of
a
devouring
fire,
with
a
blast,
and
tempest,
and
hailstones.
For
through
the
voice
of
the
LORD
shall
the
Assyrian
be
broken
in
pieces,
which
smote
with
a
rod.
And
every
stroke
of
the
appointed
staff,
which
the
LORD
shall
lay
upon
him,
shall
be
with
tabrets
and
harps:
and
in
battles
of
shaking
will
he
fight
with
them.
For
a
Topheth
is
prepared
of
old;
yea,
for
the
king
it
is
made
ready;
he
hath
made
it
deep
and
large:
the
pile
thereof
is
fire
and
much
wood;
the
breath
of
the
LORD,
like
a
stream
of
brimstone,
doth
kindle
it.
Woe
to
them
that
go
down
to
Egypt
for
help,
and
stay
on
horses;
and
trust
in
chariots,
because
they
are
many,
and
in
horsemen,
because
they
are
very
strong;
but
they
look
not
unto
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
neither
seek
the
LORD!
Yet
he
also
is
wise,
and
will
bring
evil,
and
will
not
call
back
his
words:
but
will
arise
against
the
house
of
the evil-doers,
and
against
the
help
of
them
that
work
iniquity.
Now
the
Egyptians
are
men,
and
not
God;
and
their
horses
flesh,
and
not
spirit:
and
when
the
LORD
shall
stretch
out
his
hand,
both
he
that
helpeth
shall
stumble,
and
he
that
is
holpen
shall
fall,
and
they
all
shall
fail
together.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
unto
me,
Like
as
when
the
lion growleth
and
the
young
lion
over
his
prey,
if
a
multitude
of
shepherds
be
called
forth
against
him,
he
will
not
be
dismayed
at
their
voice,
nor
abase
himself
for
the
noise
of
them:
so
shall
the
LORD
of
hosts
come
down
to
fight
upon
mount
Zion,
and
upon
the
hill
thereof.
As
birds
flying,
so
will
the
LORD
of
hosts
protect
Jerusalem;
he
will
protect
and
deliver
it,
he
will
pass
over
and
preserve
it.
Turn
ye
unto
him
from
whom
ye
have
deeply
revolted,
O
children
of
Israel.
For
in
that
day
they
shall
cast
away
every
man
his
idols
of
silver,
and
his
idols
of
gold,
which
your
own
hands
have
made
unto
you
for
a
sin.
Then
shall
the
Assyrian
fall
with
the
sword,
not
of
man;
and
the
sword,
not
of
men,
shall
devour
him:
and
he
shall
flee
from
the
sword,
and
his
young
men
shall
become
tributary.
And
his
rock
shall
pass
away
by
reason
of
terror,
and
his
princes
shall
be
dismayed
at
the
ensign,
saith
the
LORD,
whose
fire
is
in
Zion,
and
his
furnace
in
Jerusalem.
Behold,
a
king
shall
reign
in
righteousness,
and
princes
shall
rule
in
judgment.
And
a
man
shall
be
as
an
hiding
place
from
the
wind,
and
a
covert
from
the
tempest;
as
rivers
of
water
in
a
dry
place,
as
the
shadow
of
a
great
rock
in
a
weary
land.
And
the
eyes
of
them
that
see
shall
not
be
dim,
and
the
ears
of
them
that
hear
shall
hearken.
The
heart
also
of
the
rash
shall
understand
knowledge,
and
the
tongue
of
the
stammerers
shall
be
ready
to
speak
plainly.
The
vile
person
shall
be
no
more
called
liberal,
nor
the
churl
said
to
be
bountiful.
For
the
vile
person
will
speak
villany,
and
his
heart
will
work
iniquity,
to
practise
profaneness,
and
to
utter
error
against
the
LORD,
to
make
empty
the
soul
of
the
hungry,
and
to
cause
the
drink
of
the
thirsty
to
fail.
The
instruments
also
of
the
churl
are
evil:
he
deviseth
wicked
devices
to
destroy
the
meek
with
lying
words,
even
when
the
needy
speaketh
right.
But
the
liberal
deviseth
liberal
things;
and
in
liberal
things
shall
he
continue.
Rise
up,
ye
women
that
are
at
ease,
and
hear
my
voice;
ye
careless
daughters,
give
ear
unto
my
speech.
For
days
beyond
a
year
shall
ye
be
troubled,
ye
careless
women:
for
the
vintage
shall
fail,
the
ingathering
shall
not
come.
Tremble,
ye
women
that
are
at
ease;
be
troubled,
ye
careless
ones:
strip
you,
and
make
you
bare,
and
gird
sackcloth
upon
your
loins.
They
shall
smite
upon
the
breasts
for
the
pleasant
fields,
for
the
fruitful
vine.
Upon
the
land
of
my
people
shall
come
up
thorns
and
briers;
yea,
upon
all
the
houses
of
joy
in
the
joyous
city:
For
the
palace
shall
be
forsaken;
the
populous
city
shall
be
deserted;
the
hill
and
the
watch-tower
shall
be
for
dens
for
ever,
a
joy
of
wild
asses,
a
pasture
of
flocks;
until
the
spirit
be
poured
upon
us
from
on
high,
and
the
wilderness
become
a
fruitful
field,
and
the
fruitful
field
be
counted
for
a
forest.
Then
judgment
shall
dwell
in
the
wilderness,
and
righteousness
shall
abide
in
the
fruitful
field.
And
the
work
of
righteousness
shall
be
peace;
and
the
effect
of
righteousness
quietness
and
confidence
for
ever.
And
my
people
shall
abide
in
a
peaceable
habitation,
and
in
sure
dwellings,
and
in
quiet
resting
places.
But
it
shall
hail,
in
the
downfall
of
the
forest;
and
the
city
shall
be
utterly
laid
low.
Blessed
are
ye
that
sow
beside
all
waters,
that
send
forth
the
feet
of
the
ox
and
the
ass.
Woe
to
thee
that
spoilest,
and
thou wast
not
spoiled;
and
dealest
treacherously,
and
they
dealt
not
treacherously
with
thee!
When
thou
hast
ceased
to
spoil,
thou shalt
be
spoiled;
and
when
thou
hast
made
an
end
to
deal
treacherously,
they
shall
deal
treacherously
with
thee.
O
LORD,
be
gracious
unto
us;
we
have
waited
for
thee:
be
thou
their
arm
every
morning,
our
salvation
also
in
the
time
of
trouble.
At
the
noise
of
the
tumult
the
peoples
are
fled;
at
the
lifting
up
of
thyself
the
nations
are
scattered.
And
your
spoil
shall
be
gathered
as
the
caterpiller
gathereth:
as
locusts
leap
shall
they
leap
upon
it.
The
LORD
is
exalted;
for
he
dwelleth
on
high:
he
hath
filled
Zion
with
judgment
and
righteousness.
And
there
shall
be
stability
in
thy
times,
abundance
of
salvation,
wisdom
and
knowledge:
the
fear
of
the
LORD
is
his
treasure.
Behold,
their
valiant
ones
cry
without:
the
ambassadors
of
peace
weep
bitterly.
The
highways
lie
waste,
the
wayfaring
man
ceaseth:
he
hath
broken
the
covenant,
he
hath
despised
the
cities,
he
regardeth
not
man.
The
land
mourneth
and
languisheth:
Lebanon
is
ashamed
and
withereth
away:
Sharon
is
like
a
desert;
and
Bashan
and
Carmel
shake
off
their
leaves.
How
will
I
arise,
saith
the
LORD;
now
will
I
lift
up
myself;
now
will
I
be
exalted.
Ye
shall
conceive
chaff,
ye
shall
bring
forth
stubble:
your
breath
is
a
fire
that
shall
devour
you.
And
the
peoples
shall
be
as
the
burnings
of
lime:
as
thorns
cut
down,
that
are
burned
in
the
fire.
Hear,
ye
that
are
far
off,
what
I
have
done;
and,
ye
that
are
near,
acknowledge
my
might.
The
sinners
in
Zion
are
afraid;
trembling
hath
surprised
the
godless
ones.
Who
among
us
shall
dwell
with
the
devouring
fire?
who
among
us
shall
dwell
with
everlasting
burnings?
He
that
walketh
righteously,
and
speaketh
uprightly;
he
that
despiseth
the
gain
of
oppressions,
that
shaketh
his
hands
from
holding
of
bribes,
that
stoppeth
his
ears
from
hearing
of
blood,
and
shutteth
his
eyes
from
looking
upon
evil;
He
shall
dwell
on
high:
his
place
of
defence
shall
be
the
munitions
of
rocks:
his
bread
shall
be
given
him;
his
waters
shall
be
sure.
Thine
eyes
shall
see
the
king
in
his
beauty:
they
shall
behold
a
far
stretching
land.
Thine
heart
shall
muse
on
the
terror:
where
is
he
that
counted,
where
is
he
that
weighed
the
tribute?
where
is
he
that
counted
the
towers?
Thou shalt
not
see
the
fierce
people,
a
people
of
a
deep
speech
that
thou
canst
not
perceive;
of
a
strange
tongue
that
thou
canst
not
understand.
Look
upon
Zion,
the
city
of
our
solemnities:
thine
eyes
shall
see
Jerusalem
a
quiet
habitation,
a
tent
that
shall
not
be
removed,
the
stakes
whereof
shall
never
be
plucked
up,
neither
shall
any
of
the
cords
thereof
be
broken.
But
there
the
LORD
will
be
with
us
in
majesty,
a
place
of
broad
rivers
and
streams;
wherein
shall
go
no
galley
with
oars,
neither
shall
gallant
ship
pass
thereby.
For
the
LORD
is
our
judge,
the
LORD
is
our
lawgiver,
the
LORD
is
our
king;
he
will
save
us.
Thy
tacklings
are
loosed;
they
could
not
strengthen
the
foot
of
their
mast,
they
could
not
spread
the
sail:
then
was
the
prey
of
a
great
spoil
divided;
the
lame
took
the
prey.
And
the
inhabitant
shall
not
say,
I
am
sick:
the
people
that
dwell
therein
shall
be
forgiven
their
iniquity.
Come
near,
ye
nations,
to
hear;
and
hearken,
ye
peoples:
let
the
earth
hear,
and
the
fulness
thereof;
the
world,
and
all
things
that
come
forth
of
it
For
the
LORD
hath
indignation
against
all
the
nations,
and
fury
against
all
their
host:
he
hath
utterly
destroyed
them,
he
hath
delivered
them
to
the
slaughter.
Their
slain
also
shall
be
cast
out,
and
the
stink
of
their
carcases
shall
come
up,
and
the
mountains
shall
be
melted
with
their
blood.
And
all
the
host
of
heaven
shall
be
dissolved,
and
the
heavens
shall
be
rolled
together
as
a
scroll:
and
all
their
host
shall
fade
away,
as
the
leaf
fadeth
from
off
the
vine,
and
as
a
fading
leaf
from
the
fig
tree.
For
my
sword
hath
drunk
its
fill
in
heaven:
behold,
it
shall
come
down
upon
Edom,
and
upon
the
people
of
my
curse,
to
judgment.
The
sword
of
the
LORD
is
filled
with
blood,
it
is
made
fat
with
fatness,
with
the
blood
of
lambs
and
goats,
with
the
fat
of
the
kidneys
of
rams:
for
the
LORD
hath
a
sacrifice
in
Bozrah,
and
a
great
slaughter
in
the
land
of
Edom.
And
the wild-oxen
shall
come
down
with
them,
and
the
bullocks
with
the
bulls;
and
their
land
shall
be
drunken
with
blood,
and
their
dust
made
fat
with
fatness.
For
it
is
the
day
of
the
LORD’S
vengeance,
the
year
of
recompence
in
the
controversy
of
Zion.
And
the
streams
thereof
shall
be
turned
into
pitch,
and
the
dust
thereof
into
brimstone,
and
the
land
thereof
shall
become
burning
pitch.
It
shall
not
be
quenched
night
nor
day;
the
smoke
thereof
shall
go
up
for
ever:
from
generation
to
generation
it
shall
lie
waste;
none
shall
pass
through
it
for
ever
and
ever.
But
the
pelican
and
the porcupine
shall
possess
it;
and
the
owl
and
the
raven
shall
dwell
therein:
and
he
shall
stretch
over
it
the
line
of
confusion,
and
the
plummet
of
emptiness.
They
shall
call
the
nobles
thereof
to
the
kingdom,
but
none
shall
be
there;
and
all
her
princes
shall
be
nothing.
And
thorns
shall
come
up
in
her
palaces,
nettles
and
thistles
in
the
fortresses
thereof:
and
it
shall
be
an
habitation
of
jackals,
a
court
for
ostriches.
And
the
wild
beasts
of
the
desert
shall
meet
with
the
wolves,
and
the
satyr
shall
cry
to
his
fellow;
yea,
the night-monster
shall
settle
there,
and
shall
find
her
a
place
of
rest.
There
shall
the arrowsnake
make
her
nest,
and
lay,
and
hatch,
and
gather
under
her
shadow:
yea,
there
shall
the kites
be
gathered,
every
one
with
her
mate.
Seek
ye
out
of
the
book
of
the
LORD,
and
read:
no
one
of
these
shall
be
missing,
none
shall
want
her
mate:
for
my
mouth
it
hath
commanded,
and
his
spirit
it
hath
gathered
them.
And
he
hath
cast
the
lot
for
them,
and
his
hand
hath
divided
it
unto
them
by
line:
they
shall
possess
it
for
ever,
from
generation
to
generation
shall
they
dwell
therein.
The
wilderness
and
the
solitary
place
shall
be
glad;
and
the
desert
shall
rejoice,
and
blossom
as
the
rose.
It
shall
blossom
abundantly,
and
rejoice
even
with
joy
and
singing;
the
glory
of
Lebanon
shall
be
given
unto
it,
the
excellency
of
Carmel
and
Sharon:
they
shall
see
the
glory
of
the
LORD,
the
excellency
of
our
God.
Strengthen
ye
the
weak
hands,
and
confirm
the
feeble
knees.
Say
to
them
that
are
of
a
fearful
heart,
Be
strong,
fear
not:
behold,
your
God
will
come
with
vengeance,
with
the
recompence
of
God;
he
will
come
and
save
you.
Then
the
eyes
of
the
blind
shall
be
opened,
and
the
ears
of
the
deaf
shall
be
unstopped.
Then
shall
the
lame
man
leap
as
an
hart,
and
the
tongue
of
the
dumb
shall
sing:
for
in
the
wilderness
shall
waters
break
out,
and
streams
in
the
desert.
And
the
glowing
sand
shall
become
a
pool,
and
the
thirsty
ground
springs
of
water:
in
the
habitation
of
jackals,
where
they
lay,
shall
be
grass
with
reeds
and
rushes.
And
an
highway
shall
be
there,
and
a
way,
and
it
shall
be
called
The
way
of
holiness;
the
unclean
shall
not
pass
over
it;
but
it
shall
be
for
those:
the
wayfaring
men,
yea
fools,
shall
not
err
therein.
No
lion
shall
be
there,
nor
shall
any
ravenous
beast
go
up
thereon,
they
shall
not
be
found
there;
but
the
redeemed
shall
walk
there:
and
the
ransomed
of
the
LORD
shall
return,
and
come
with
singing
unto
Zion;
and
everlasting
joy
shall
be
upon
their
heads:
they
shall
obtain
gladness
and
joy,
and
sorrow
and
sighing
shall
flee
away.
Now
it
came
to
pass
in
the
fourteenth
year
of
king
Hezekiah,
that
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria
came
up
against
all
the
fenced
cities
of
Judah
and
took
them.
And
the
king
of
Assyria
sent
Rabshakeh
from
Lachish
to
Jerusalem
unto
king
Hezekiah
with
a
great
army.
And
he
stood
by
the
conduit
of
the
upper
pool
in
the
highway
of
the
fuller’s
field.
Then
came
forth
unto
him
Eliakim
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
which
was
over
the
household,
and
Shebna
the
scribe,
and
Joah
the
son
of
Asaph
the
recorder.
And
Rabshakeh
said
unto
them,
Say
ye
now
to
Hezekiah,
Thus
saith
the
great
king,
the
king
of
Assyria,
what
confidence
is
this
wherein
thou
trustest?
I
say,
thy
counsel
and
strength
for
the
war
are
but
vain
words:
now
on
whom
dost
thou
trust,
that
thou
hast
rebelled
against
me?
Behold,
thou
trustest
upon
the
staff
of
this
bruised
reed,
even
upon
Egypt;
whereon
if
a
man
lean,
it
will
go
into
his
hand,
and
pierce
it:
so
is
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt
to
all
that
trust
on
him.
But
if
thou
say
unto
me,
We
trust
in
the
LORD
our
God:
is
not
that
he,
whose
high
places
and
whose
altars
Hezekiah
hath
taken
away,
and
hath
said
to
Judah
and
to
Jerusalem,
Ye
shall
worship
before
this
altar?
Now
therefore,
I
pray
thee,
give
pledges
to
my
master
the
king
of
Assyria,
and
I
will
give
thee
two
thousand
horses,
if
thou
be
able
on
thy
part
to
set
riders
upon
them.
How
then
canst
thou
turn
away
the
face
of
one
captain
of
the
least
of
my
master’s
servants,
and
put
thy
trust
on
Egypt
for
chariots
and
for
horsemen?
And
am
I
now
come
up
without
the
LORD
against
this
land
to
destroy
it?
The
LORD
said
unto
me,
Go
up
against
this
land,
and
destroy
it.
Then
said
Eliakim
and
Shebna
and
Joah
unto
Rabshakeh,
Speak,
I
pray
thee,
unto
thy
servants
in
the
Syrian
language;
for
we
understand
it:
and
speak
not
to
us
in
the
Jews’
language,
in
the
ears
of
the
people
that
are
on
the
wall.
But
Rabshakeh
said,
Hath
my
master
sent
me
to
thy
master,
and
to
thee,
to
speak
these
words?
hath
he
not
sent
me
to
the
men
that
sit
upon
the
wall,
to
eat
their
own
dung,
and
to
drink
their
own
water
with
you?
Then
Rabshakeh
stood,
and
cried
with
a
loud
voice
in
the
Jews’
language,
and
said,
Hear
ye
the
words
of
the
great
king,
the
king
of
Assyria.
Thus
saith
the
king,
Let
not
Hezekiah
deceive
you;
for
he
shall
not
be
able
to
deliver
you:
neither
let
Hezekiah
make
you
trust
in
the
LORD,
saying,
The
LORD
will
surely
deliver
us;
this
city
shall
not
be
given
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria.
Hearken
not
to
Hezekiah:
for
thus
saith
the
king
of
Assyria,
Make
your
peace
with
me,
and
come
out
to
me;
and
eat
ye
every
one
of
his
vine,
and
every
one
of
his
fig
tree,
and
drink
ye
every
one
the
waters
of
his
own
cistern:
until
I
come
and
take
you
away
to
a
laud
like
your
own
land,
a
land
of
corn
and
wine,
a
land
of
bread
and
vineyards.
Beware
lest
Hezekiah
persuade
you,
saying,
The
LORD
will
deliver
us.
Hath
any
of
the
gods
of
the
nations
delivered
his
land
out
of
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria?
Where
are
the
gods
of
Hamath
and
Arpad?
where
are
the
gods
of
Sepharvaim?
and
have
they
delivered
Samaria
out
of
my
hand?
Who
are
they
among
all
the
gods
of
these
countries,
that
have
delivered
their
country
out
of
my
hand,
that
the
LORD
should
deliver
Jerusalem
out
of
my
hand?
But
they
held
their
peace,
and
answered
him
not
a
word:
for
the
king’s
commandment
was,
saying,
Answer
him
not.
Then
came
Eliakim
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
that
was
over
the
household,
and
Shebna
the
scribe,
and
Joah
the
son
of
Asaph
the
recorder,
to
Hezekiah
with
their
clothes
rent,
and
told
him
the
words
of
Rabshakeh.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
king
Hezekiah
heard
it,
that
he
rent
his
clothes,
and
covered
himself
with
sackcloth,
and
went
into
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
he
sent
Eliakim,
who
was
over
the
household,
and
Shebna
the
scribe,
and
the
elders
of
the
priests,
covered
with
sackcloth,
unto
Isaiah
the
prophet
the
son
of
Amoz.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
Hezekiah,
This
day
is
a
day
of
trouble,
and
of
rebuke,
and
of contumely:
for
the
children
are
come
to
the
birth,
and
there
is
not
strength
to
bring
forth.
It
may
be
the
LORD
thy
God
will
hear
the
words
of
Rabshakeh,
whom
the
king
of
Assyria
his
master
hath
sent
to
reproach
the
living
God,
and
will
rebuke
the
words
which
the
LORD
thy
God
hath
heard:
wherefore
lift
up
thy
prayer
for
the
remnant
that
is
left.
So
the
servants
of
king
Hezekiah
came
to
Isaiah.
And
Isaiah
said
unto
them,
Thus
shall
ye
say
to
your
master,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Be
not
afraid
of
the
words
that
thou
hast
heard,
wherewith
the
servants
of
the
king
Assyria
have
blasphemed
me.
Behold,
I
will
put
a
spirit
in
him,
and
he
shall
hear
a
rumour,
and
shall
return
unto
his
own
land;
and
I
will
cause
him
to
fall
by
the
sword
in
his
own
land.
So
Rabshakeh
returned,
and
found
the
king
of
Assyria
warring
against
Libnah:
for
he
had
heard
that
he
was
departed
from
Lachish.
And
he
heard
say
concerning
Tirhakah
king
of
Ethiopia,
He
is
come
out
to
fight
against
thee.
And
when
he
heard
it,
he
sent
messengers
to
Hezekiah,
saying,
Thus
shall
ye
speak
to
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah,
saying,
Let
not
thy
God
in
whom
thou
trustest
deceive
thee,
saying,
Jerusalem
shall
not
be
given
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria.
Behold,
thou
hast
heard
what
the
kings
of
Assyria
have
done
to
all
lands,
by
destroying
them
utterly:
and shalt
thou
be
delivered?
Have
the
gods
of
the
nations
delivered
them,
which
my
fathers
have
destroyed,
Gozan,
and
Haran,
and
Rezeph,
and
the
children
of
Eden
which
were
in
Telassar?
Where
is
the
king
of
Hamath,
and
the
king
of
Arpad,
and
the
king
of
the
city
of
Sepharvaim,
of
Hena,
and
Ivvah?
And
Hezekiah
received
the
letter
from
the
hand
of
the
messengers,
and
read
it:
and
Hezekiah
went
up
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
spread
it
before
the
LORD.
And
Hezekiah
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
O
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
that
sittest
upon
the
cherubim,
thou
art
the
God,
even
thou
alone,
of
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth;
thou
hast
made
heaven
and
earth.
Incline
thine
ear,
O
LORD,
and
hear;
open
thine
eyes,
O
LORD,
and
see:
and
hear
all
the
words
of
Sennacherib,
which
hath
sent
to
reproach
the
living
God.
Of
a
truth,
LORD,
the
kings
of
Assyria
have
laid
waste
all
the
countries,
and
their
land,
and
have
cast
their
gods
into
the
fire:
for
they
were
no
gods,
but
the
work
of
men’s
hands,
wood
and
stone;
therefore
they
have
destroyed
them.
Now
therefore,
O
LORD
our
God,
save
us
from
his
hand,
that
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth
may
know
that
thou
art
the
LORD,
even
thou
only.
Then
Isaiah
the
son
of
Amoz
sent
unto
Hezekiah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Whereas
thou
hast
prayed
to
me
against
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria,
this
is
the
word
which
the
LORD
hath
spoken
concerning
him:
The
virgin
daughter
of
Zion
hath
despised
thee
and
laughed
thee
to
scorn;
the
daughter
of
Jerusalem
hath
shaken
her
head
at
thee.
Whom
hast
thou
reproached
and
blasphemed?
and
against
whom
hast
thou
exalted
thy
voice
and
lifted
up
thine
eyes
on
high?
even
against
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
By
thy
servants
hast
thou
reproached
the
Lord,
and
hast
said,
With
the
multitude
of
my
chariots
am
I
come
up
to
the
height
of
the
mountains,
to
the
innermost
parts
of
Lebanon;
and
I
will
cut
down
the
tall
cedars
thereof,
and
the
choice
fir
trees
thereof:
and
I
will
enter
into
his
farthest
height,
the
forest
of
his
fruitful
field.
I
have
digged
and
drunk
water,
and
with
the
sole
of
my
feet
will
I
dry
up
all
the
rivers
of
Egypt.
Hast
thou
not
heard
how
I
have
done
it
long
ago,
and
formed
it
of
ancient
times?
now
have
I
brought
it
to
pass,
that
thou shouldest
be
to
lay
waste
fenced
cities
into
ruinous
heaps.
Therefore
their
inhabitants
were
of
small
power,
they
were
dismayed
and
confounded;
they
were
as
the
grass
of
the
field,
and
as
the
green
herb,
as
the
grass
on
the
housetops,
and
as
a
field
of
corn
before
it
be
grown
up.
But
I
know
thy
sitting
down,
and
thy
going
out,
and
thy
coming
in,
and
thy
raging
against
me.
Because
of
thy
raging
against
me,
and
for
that
thine
arrogancy
is
come
up
into
mine
ears,
therefore
will
I
put
my
hook
in
thy
nose,
and
my
bridle
in
thy
lips,
and
I
will
turn
thee
back
by
the
way
by
which
thou
camest.
And
this
shall
be
the
sign
unto
thee:
ye
shall
eat
this
year
that
which
groweth
of
itself,
and
in
the
second
year
that
which
springeth
of
the
same;
and
in
the
third
year
sow
ye,
and
reap,
and
plant
vineyards,
and
eat
the
fruit
thereof.
And
the
remnant
that
is
escaped
of
the
house
of
Judah
shall
again
take
root
downward,
and
bear
fruit
upward.
For
out
of
Jerusalem
shall
go
forth
a
remnant,
and
out
of
mount
Zion
they
that
shall
escape:
the
zeal
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
shall
perform
this.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
the
king
of
Assyria,
He
shall
not
come
unto
this
city,
nor
shoot
an
arrow
there,
neither
shall
he
come
before
it
with
shield,
nor
cast
a
mount
against
it.
By
the
way
that
he
came,
by
the
same
shall
he
return,
and
he
shall
not
come
unto
this
city,
saith
the
LORD.
For
I
will
defend
this
city
to
save
it,
for
mine
own
sake,
and
for
my
servant
David’s
sake.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
went
forth,
and
smote
in
the
camp
of
the
Assyrians
a
hundred
and
fourscore
and
five
thousand:
and
when
men
arose
early
in
the
morning,
behold,
they
were
all
dead
corpses.
So
Sennacherib
king
of
Assyria
departed,
and
went
and
returned,
and
dwelt
at
Nineveh.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
was
worshipping
in
the
house
of
Nisroch
his
god,
that
Adrammelech
and
Sharezer
his
sons
smote
him
with
the
sword:
and
they
escaped
into
the
land
of
Ararat.
And
Esar-haddon
his
son
reigned
in
his
stead.
In
those
days
was
Hezekiah
sick
unto
death.
And
Isaiah
the
prophet
the
son
of
Amoz
came
to
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Set
thine
house
in
order;
for
thou shalt
die,
and
not
live.
Then
Hezekiah
turned
his
face
to
the
wall,
and
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
Remember
now,
O
LORD,
I
beseech
thee,
how
I
have
walked
before
thee
in
truth
and
with
a
perfect
heart,
and
have
done
that
which
is
good
in
thy
sight.
And
Hezekiah
wept
sore.
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
to
Isaiah,
saying,
Go,
and
say
to
Hezekiah,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
David
thy
father,
I
have
heard
thy
prayer,
I
have
seen
thy
tears:
behold,
I
will
add
unto
thy
days
fifteen
years.
And
I
will
deliver
thee
and
this
city
out
of
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Assyria:
and
I
will
defend
this
city.
And
this
shall
he
the
sign
unto
thee
from
the
LORD,
that
the
LORD
will
do
this
thing
that
he
hath
spoken:
behold,
I
will
cause
the
shadow
on
the
steps,
which
is
gone
down
on
the
dial
of
Ahaz
with
the
sun,
to
return
backward
ten
steps.
So
the
sun
returned
ten
steps
on
the
dial
whereon
it
was
gone
down.
The
writing
of
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah,
when
he
had
been
sick,
and
was
recovered
of
his
sickness.
I
said,
In
the
noontide
of
my
days
I
shall
go
into
the
gates
of
the
grave:
I
am
deprived
of
the
residue
of
my
years.
I
said,
I
shall
not
see
the
LORD,
even
the
LORD
in
the
land
of
the
living:
I
shall
behold
man
no
more
with
the
inhabitants
of
the
world.
Mine
age
is
removed,
and
is
carried
away
from
me
as
a
shepherd’s
tent:
I
have
rolled
up
like
a
weaver
my
life;
he
will
cut
me
off
from
the
loom:
from
day
even
to
night
wilt
thou
make
an
end
of
me.
I
quieted
myself
until
morning;
as
a
lion,
so
he
breaketh
all
my
bones:
from
day
even
to
night
wilt
thou
make
an
end
of
me.
Like
a
swallow
or
a
crane,
so
did
I
chatter;
I
did
mourn
as
a
dove:
mine
eyes
fail
with
looking
upward;
O
LORD,
I
am
oppressed,
be
thou
my
surety.
What
shall
I
say?
he
hath
both
spoken
unto
me,
and
himself
hath
done
it:
I
shall
go
softly
all
my
years
because
of
the
bitterness
of
my
soul.
O
Lord,
by
these
things
men
live,
and
wholly
therein
is
the
life
of
my
spirit:
wherefore
recover
thou
me,
and
make
me
to
live.
Behold,
it
was
for
my
peace
that
I
had
great
bitterness:
but
thou
hast
in
love
to
my
soul
delivered
it
from
the
pit
of
corruption;
for
thou
hast
cast
all
my
sins
behind
thy
back.
For
the
grave
cannot
praise
thee,
death
cannot
celebrate
thee:
they
that
go
down
into
the
pit
cannot
hope
for
thy
truth.
The
living,
the
living,
he
shall
praise
thee,
as
I
do
this
day:
the
father
to
the
children
shall
make
known
thy
truth.
The
LORD
is
ready
to
save
me:
therefore
we
will
sing
my
songs
to
the
stringed
instruments
all
the
days
of
our
life
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Now
Isaiah
had
said,
Let
them
take
a
cake
of
figs,
and
lay
it
for
a
plaister
upon
the
boil,
and
he
shall
recover.
Hezekiah
also
had
said,
What
is
the
sign
that
I
shall
go
up
to
the
house
of
the
LORD?
At
that
time
Merodach-baladan
the
son
of
Baladan,
king
of
Babylon,
sent
letters
and
a
present
to
Hezekiah:
for
he
heard
that
he
had
been
sick,
and
was
recovered.
And
Hezekiah
was
glad
of
them,
and
shewed
them
the
house
of
his
precious
things,
the
silver,
and
the
gold,
and
the
spices,
and
the
precious
oil,
and
all
the
house
of
his
armour,
and
all
that
was
found
in
his
treasures:
there
was
nothing
in
his
house,
nor
in
all
his
dominion,
that
Hezekiah
shewed
them
not.
Then
came
Isaiah
the
prophet
unto
king
Hezekiah,
and
said
unto
him,
What
said
these
men?
and
from
whence
came
they
unto
thee?
And
Hezekiah
said,
They
are
come
from
a
far
country
unto
me,
even
from
Babylon.
Then
said
he,
What
have
they
seen
in
thine
house?
And
Hezekiah
answered,
All
that
is
in
mine
house
have
they
seen:
there
is
nothing
among
my
treasures
that
I
have
not
shewed
them.
Then
said
Isaiah
to
Hezekiah,
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Behold,
the
days
come,
that
all
that
is
in
thine
house,
and
that
which
thy
fathers
have
laid
up
in
store
until
this
day,
shall
be
carried
to
Babylon:
nothing
shall
be
left,
saith
the
LORD.
And
of
thy
sons
that
shall
issue
from
thee,
which
thou shalt
beget,
shall
they
take
away;
and
they
shall
be
eunuchs
in
the
palace
of
the
king
of
Babylon.
Then
said
Hezekiah
unto
Isaiah,
Good
is
the
word
of
the
LORD
which
thou
hast
spoken.
He
said
moreover,
For
there
shall
be
peace
and
truth
in
my
days.
Comfort
ye,
comfort
ye
my
people,
saith
your
God.
Speak
ye
comfortably
to
Jerusalem,
and
cry
unto
her,
that
her
warfare
is
accomplished,
that
her
iniquity
is
pardoned;
that
she
hath
received
of
the
LORD’S
hand
double
for
all
her
sins.
The
voice
of
one
that
crieth,
Prepare
ye
in
the
wilderness
the
way
of
the
LORD,
make
straight
in
the
desert
a
highway
for
our
God.
Every
valley
shall
be
exalted,
and
every
mountain
and
hill
shall
be
made
low:
and
the
crooked
shall
be
made
straight,
and
the
rough
places
plain:
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
shall
be
revealed,
and
all
flesh
shall
see
it
together:
for
the
mouth
of
the
LORD
hath
spoken
it.
The
voice
of
one
saying,
Cry.
And
one
said,
What
shall
I
cry?
All
flesh
is
grass,
and
all
the
goodliness
thereof
is
as
the
flower
of
the
field:
The
grass
withereth,
the
flower
fadeth;
because
the
breath
of
the
LORD
bloweth
upon
it:
surely
the
people
is
grass.
The
grass
withereth,
the
flower
fadeth:
but
the
word
of
our
God
shall
stand
for
ever.
O
thou
that
tellest
good
tidings
to
Zion,
get
thee
up
into
the
high
mountain:
O
thou
that
tellest
good
tidings
to
Jerusalem,
lift
up
thy
voice
with
strength;
lift
it
up,
be
not
afraid;
say
unto
the
cities
of
Judah,
Behold,
your
God!
Behold,
the
Lord
GOD
will
come
as
a
mighty
one,
and
his
arm
shall
rule
for
him:
behold,
his
reward
is
with
him,
and
his
recompence
before
him.
He
shall
feed
his
flock
like
a
shepherd,
he
shall
gather
the
lambs
in
his
arm,
and
carry
them
in
his
bosom,
and
shall
gently
lead
those
that
give
suck.
Who
hath
measured
the
waters
in
the
hollow
of
his
hand,
and
meted
out
heaven
with
the
span,
and
comprehended
the
dust
of
the
earth
in
a
measure,
and
weighed
the
mountains
in
scales,
and
the
hills
in
a
balance?
Who
hath
directed
the
spirit
of
the
LORD,
or
being
his
counsellor
hath
taught
him?
With
whom
took
he
counsel,
and
who
instructed
him,
and
taught
him
in
the
path
of
judgment,
and
taught
him
knowledge,
and
shewed
to
him
the
way
of
understanding?
Behold,
the
nations
are
as
a
drop
of
a
bucket,
and
are
counted
as
the
small
dust
of
the
balance:
behold,
he
taketh
up
the
isles
as
a
very
little
thing.
And
Lebanon
is
not
sufficient
to
burn,
nor
the
beasts
thereof
sufficient
for
a
burnt
offering.
All
the
nations
are
as
nothing
before
him;
they
are
counted
to
him
less
than
nothing,
and
vanity.
To
whom
then
will
ye
liken
God?
or
what
likeness
will
ye
compare
unto
him?
The
graven
image,
a
workman
melted
it,
and
the
goldsmith
spreadeth
it
over
with
gold,
and
casteth
for
it
silver
chains.
He
that
is
too
impoverished
for
such
an
oblation
chooseth
a
tree
that
will
not
rot;
he
seeketh
unto
him
a
cunning
workman
to
set
up
a
graven
image,
that
shall
not
be
moved.
Have
ye
not
known?
have
ye
not
heard?
hath
it
not
been
told
you
from
the
beginning?
have
ye
not
understood
from
the
foundations
of
the
earth?
It
is
he
that
sitteth
upon
the
circle
of
the
earth,
and
the
inhabitants
thereof
are
as
grasshoppers;
that
stretcheth
out
the
heavens
as
a
curtain,
and
spreadeth
them
out
as
a
tent
to
dwell
in:
that
bringeth
princes
to
nothing;
he
maketh
the
judges
of
the
earth
as
vanity.
Yea,
they
have
not
been
planted;
yea,
they
have
not
been
sown;
yea,
their
stock
hath
not
taken
root
in
the
earth:
moreover
he
bloweth
upon
them,
and
they
wither,
and
the
whirlwind
taketh
them
away
as
stubble.
To
whom
then
will
ye
liken
me,
that
I
should
be
equal
to
him?
saith
the
Holy
One.
Lift
up
your
eyes
on
high,
and
see
who
hath
created
these,
that
bringeth
out
their
host
by
number:
he
calleth
them
all
by
name;
by
the
greatness
of
his
might,
and
for
that
he
is
strong
in
power,
not
one
is
lacking.
Why
sayest
thou,
O
Jacob,
and
speakest,
O
Israel,
My
way
is
hid
from
the
LORD,
and
my
judgment
is
passed
away
from
my
God?
Hast
thou
not
known?
hast
thou
not
heard?
the
everlasting
God,
the
LORD,
the
Creator
of
the
ends
of
the
earth,
fainteth
not,
neither
is
weary;
there
is
no
searching
of
his
understanding.
He
giveth
power
to
the
faint;
and
to
him
that
hath
no
might
he
increaseth
strength.
Even
the
youths
shall
faint
and
be
weary,
and
the
young
men
shall
utterly
fall:
but
they
that
wait
upon
the
LORD
shall
renew
their
strength;
they
shall
mount
up
with
wings
as
eagles;
they
shall
run,
and
not
be
weary;
they
shall
walk,
and
not
faint.
Keep
silence
before
me,
O
islands;
and
let
the
peoples
renew
their
strength:
let
them
come
near;
then
let
them
speak:
let
us
come
near
together
to
judgment.
Who
hath
raised
up
one
from
the
east,
whom
he
calleth
in
righteousness
to
his
foot?
he
giveth
nations
before
him,
and
maketh
him
rule
over
kings;
he
giveth
them
as
the
dust
to
his
sword,
as
the
driven
stubble
to
his
bow.
He
pursueth
them,
and
passeth
on
safely;
even
by
a
way
that
he
had
not
gone
with
his
feet.
Who
hath
wrought
and
done
it,
calling
the
generations
from
the
beginning?
I
the
LORD,
the
first,
and
with
the
last,
I
am
he.
The
isles
saw,
and
feared;
the
ends
of
the
earth
trembled:
they
drew
near,
and
came.
They
helped
every
one
his
neighbour;
and
every
one
said
to
his
brother,
Be
of
good
courage.
So
the
carpenter
encouraged
the
goldsmith,
and
he
that
smootheth
with
the
hammer
him
that
smiteth
the
anvil,
saying
of
the
soldering,
It
is
good:
and
he
fastened
it
with
nails,
that
it
should
not
be
moved.
But
thou,
Israel,
my
servant,
Jacob
whom
I
have
chosen,
the
seed
of
Abraham
my
friend;
thou
whom
I
have
taken
hold
of
from
the
ends
of
the
earth,
and
called
thee
from
the
corners
thereof,
and
said
unto
thee,
Thou
art
my
servant,
I
have
chosen
thee
and
not
cast
thee
away;
Fear
thou
not,
for
I
am
with
thee;
be
not
dismayed,
for
I
am
thy
God:
I
will
strengthen
thee;
yea,
I
will
help
thee;
yea,
I
will
uphold
thee
with
the
right
hand
of
my
righteousness.
Behold,
all
they
that
are
incensed
against
thee
shall
be
ashamed
and
confounded:
they
that
strive
with
thee
shall
be
as
nothing,
and
shall
perish.
Thou shalt
seek
them,
and shalt
not
find
them,
even
them
that
contend
with
thee:
they
that
war
against
thee
shall
be
as
nothing,
and
as
a
thing
of
nought.
For
I
the
LORD
thy
God
will
hold
thy
right
hand,
saying
unto
thee,
Fear
not;
I
will
help
thee.
Fear
not,
thou
worm
Jacob,
and
ye
men
of
Israel;
I
will
help
thee,
saith
the
LORD,
and
thy
redeemer
is
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
Behold,
I
will
make
thee
a
new
sharp
threshing
instrument
having
teeth:
thou shalt
thresh
the
mountains,
and
beat
them
small,
and shalt
make
the
hills
as
chaff.
Thou shalt
fan
them,
and
the
wind
shall
carry
them
away,
and
the
whirlwind
shall
scatter
them:
and
thou shalt
rejoice
in
the
LORD,
thou shalt
glory
in
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
The
poor
and
needy
seek
water
and
there
is
none,
and
their
tongue
faileth
for
thirst;
I
the
LORD
will
answer
them,
I
the
God
of
Israel
will
not
forsake
them.
I
will
open
rivers
on
the
bare
heights,
and
fountains
in
the
midst
of
the
valleys:
I
will
make
the
wilderness
a
pool
of
water,
and
the
dry
land
springs
of
water.
I
will
plant
in
the
wilderness
the
cedar,
the
acacia
tree,
and
the
myrtle,
and
the
oil
tree;
I
will
set
in
the
desert
the
fir
tree,
the
pine,
and
the
box
tree
together:
that
they
may
see,
and
know,
and
consider,
and
understand
together,
that
the
hand
of
the
LORD
hath
done
this,
and
the
Holy
One
of
Israel
hath
created
it.
Produce
your
cause,
saith
the
LORD;
bring
forth
your
strong
reasons,
saith
the
King
of
Jacob.
Let
them
bring
them
forth,
and
declare
unto
us
what
shall
happen:
declare
ye
the
former
things,
what
they
be,
that
we
may
consider
them,
and
know
the
latter
end
of
them;
or
shew
us
things
for
to
come.
Declare
the
things
that
are
to
come
hereafter,
that
we
may
know
that
ye
are
gods:
yea,
do
good,
or
do
evil,
that
we
may
be
dismayed,
and
behold
it
together.
Behold,
ye
are
of
nothing,
and
your
work
of
nought:
an
abomination
is
he
that
chooseth
you.
I
have
raised
up
one
from
the
north,
and
he
is
come;
from
the
rising
of
the
sun
one
that
calleth
upon
my
name:
and
he
shall
come
upon
rulers
as
upon
mortar,
and
as
the
potter
treadeth
clay.
Who
hath
declared
it
from
the
beginning,
that
we
may
know?
and
beforetime,
that
we
may
say,
He
is
righteous?
yea,
there
is
none
that
declareth,
yea,
there
is
none
that
sheweth,
yea,
there
is
none
that
heareth
your
words.
I
first
will
say
unto
Zion,
Behold,
behold
them;
and
I
will
give
to
Jerusalem
one
that
bringeth
good
tidings.
And
when
I
look,
there
is
no
man;
even
among
them
there
is
no
counsellor,
that,
when
I
ask
of
them,
can
answer
a
word.
Behold,
all
of
them,
their
works
are
vanity
and
nought:
their
molten
images
are
wind
and
confusion.
Behold
my
servant,
whom
I
uphold;
my
chosen,
in
whom
my
soul
delighteth:
I
have
put
my
spirit
upon
him;
he
shall
bring
forth
judgment
to
the
Gentiles.
He
shall
not
cry,
nor
lift
up,
nor
cause
his
voice
to
be
heard
in
the
street.
A
bruised
reed
shall
he
not
break,
and
the
smoking
flax
shall
he
not
quench:
he
shall
bring
forth
judgment
in
truth.
He
shall
not
fail
nor
be
discouraged,
till
he
have
set
judgment
in
the
earth;
and
the
isles
shall
wait
for
his
law.
Thus
saith
God
the
LORD,
he
that
created
the
heavens,
and
stretched
them
forth;
he
that
spread
abroad
the
earth
and
that
which
cometh
out
of
it;
he
that
giveth
breath
unto
the
people
upon
it,
and
spirit
to
them
that
walk
therein:
I
the
LORD
have
called
thee
in
righteousness,
and
will
hold
thine
hand,
and
will
keep
thee,
and
give
thee
for
a
covenant
of
the
people,
for
a
light
of
the
Gentiles;
to
open
the
blind
eyes,
to
bring
out
the
prisoners
from
the
dungeon,
and
them
that
sit
in
darkness
out
of
the
prison
house.
I
am
the
LORD;
that
is
my
name:
and
my
glory
will
I
not
give
to
another,
neither
my
praise
unto
graven
images.
Behold,
the
former
things
are
come
to
pass,
and
new
things
do
I
declare:
before
they
spring
forth
I
tell
you
of
them.
Sing
unto
the
LORD
a
new
song,
and
his
praise
from
the
end
of
the
earth;
ye
that
go
down
to
the
sea,
and
all
that
is
therein,
the
isles,
and
the
inhabitants
thereof.
Let
the
wilderness
and
the
cities
thereof
lift
up
their
voice,
the
villages
that
Kedar
doth
inhabit;
let
the
inhabitants
of
Sela
sing,
let
them
shout
from
the
top
of
the
mountains.
Let
them
give
glory
unto
the
LORD,
and
declare
his
praise
in
the
islands.
The
LORD
shall
go
forth
as
a
mighty
man;
he
shall
stir
up
jealousy
like
a
man
of
war:
he
shall
cry,
yea,
he
shall
shout
aloud;
he
shall
do
mightily
against
his
enemies.
I
have
long
time
holden
my
peace;
I
have
been
still,
and
refrained
myself:
now
will
I
cry
out
like
a travailing
woman;
I
will
gasp
and
pant
together.
I
will
make
waste
mountains
and
hills,
and
dry
up
all
their
herbs;
and
I
will
make
the
rivers
islands,
and
will
dry
up
the
pools.
And
I
will
bring
the
blind
by
a
way
that
they
know
not;
in
paths
that
they
know
not
will
I
lead
them:
I
will
make
darkness
light
before
them,
and
crooked
places
straight.
These
things
will
I
do,
and
I
will
not
forsake
them.
They
shall
be
turned
back,
they
shall
be
greatly
ashamed,
that
trust
in
graven
images,
that
say
unto
molten
images,
Ye
are
our
gods.
Hear,
ye
deaf;
and
look,
ye
blind,
that
ye
may
see.
Who
is
blind,
but
my
servant?
or
deaf,
as
my
messenger
that
I
send?
who
is
blind
as
he
that
is
at
peace
with
me,
and
blind
as
the
LORD’S
servant?
Thou
seest
many
things,
but
thou
observest
not;
his
ears
are
open,
but
he
heareth
not.
It
pleased
the
LORD,
for
his
righteousness’
sake,
to
magnify
the
law,
and
make
it
honourable.
But
this
is
a
people
robbed
and
spoiled;
they
are
all
of
them
snared
in
holes,
and
they
are
hid
in
prison
houses:
they
are
for
a
prey,
and
none
delivereth;
for
a
spoil,
and
none
saith,
Restore.
Who
is
there
among
you
that
will
give
ear
to
this?
that
will
hearken
and
hear
for
the
time
to
come?
Who
gave
Jacob
for
a
spoil,
and
Israel
to
the
robbers?
did
not
the
LORD?
he
against
whom
we
have
sinned,
and
in
whose
ways
they
would
not
walk,
neither
were
they
obedient
unto
his
law.
Therefore
he
poured
upon
him
the
fury
of
his
anger,
and
the
strength
of
battle;
and
it
set
him
on
fire
round
about,
yet
he
knew
not;
and
it
burned
him,
yet
he
laid
it
not
to
heart.
But
now
thus
saith
the
LORD
that
created
thee,
O
Jacob,
and
he
that
formed
thee,
O
Israel:
Fear
not,
for
I
have
redeemed
thee;
I
have
called
thee
by
thy
name,
thou
art
mine.
When
thou
passest
through
the
waters,
I
will
be
with
thee;
and
through
the
rivers,
they
shall
not
overflow
thee:
when
thou
walkest
through
the
fire,
thou shalt
not
be
burned;
neither
shall
the
flame
kindle
upon
thee.
For
I
am
the
LORD
thy
God,
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
thy
saviour;
I
have
given
Egypt
as
thy
ransom,
Ethiopia
and
Seba
for
thee.
Since
thou
hast
been
precious
in
my
sight,
and
honourable,
and
I
have
loved
thee;
therefore
will
I
give
men
for
thee,
and
peoples
for
thy
life.
Fear
not;
for
I
am
with
thee:
I
will
bring
thy
seed
from
the
east,
and
gather
thee
from
the
west;
I
will
say
to
the
north,
Give
up;
and
to
the
south,
Keep
not
back;
bring
my
sons
from
far,
and
my
daughters
from
the
end
of
the
earth;
every
one
that
is
called
by
my
name,
and
whom
I
have
created
for
my
glory;
I
have
formed
him;
yea,
I
have
made
him.
Bring
forth
the
blind
people
that
have
eyes,
and
the
deaf
that
have
ears.
Let
all
the
nations
be
gathered
together,
and
let
the
peoples
be
assembled:
who
among
them
can
declare
this,
and
shew
us
former
things?
let
them
bring
their
witnesses,
that
they
may
be
justified:
or
let
them
hear,
and
say,
It
is
truth.
Ye
are
my
witnesses,
saith
the
LORD,
and
my
servant
whom
I
have
chosen:
that
ye
may
know
and
believe
me,
and
understand
that
I
am
he;
before
me
there
was
no
God
formed,
neither
shall
there
be
after
me.
I,
even
I,
am
the
LORD;
and
beside
me
there
is
no
saviour.
I
have
declared,
and
I
have
saved,
and
I
have
shewed,
and
there
was
no
strange
god
among
you:
therefore
ye
are
my
witnesses,
saith
the
LORD,
and
I
am
God.
Yea,
since
the
day
was
I
am
he;
and
there
is
none
that
can
deliver
out
of
my
hand:
I
will
work,
and
who
shall
let
it?
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
your
redeemer,
the
Holy
One
of
Israel:
For
your
sake
I
have
sent
to
Babylon,
and
I
will
bring
down
all
of
them
as
fugitives,
even
the
Chaldeans,
in
the
ships
of
their
rejoicing.
I
am
the
LORD,
your
Holy
One,
the
Creator
of
Israel,
your
King.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
which
maketh
a
way
in
the
sea,
and
a
path
in
the
mighty
waters;
which
bringeth
forth
the
chariot
and
horse,
the
army
and
the
power;
they
lie
down
together,
they
shall
not
rise;
they
are
extinct,
they
are
quenched
as
flax:
Remember
ye
not
the
former
things,
neither
consider
the
things
of
old.
Behold,
I
will
do
a
new
thing;
now
shall
it
spring
forth;
shall
ye
not
know
it?
I
will
even
make
a
way
in
the
wilderness,
and
rivers
in
the
desert.
The
beasts
of
the
field
shall
honour
me,
the
jackals
and
the
ostriches:
because
I
give
waters
in
the
wilderness,
and
rivers
in
the
desert,
to
give
drink
to
my
people,
my
chosen:
the
people
which
I
formed
for
myself,
that
they
might
set
forth
my
praise.
Yet
thou
hast
not
called
upon
me,
O
Jacob;
but
thou
hast
been
weary
of
me,
O
Israel.
Thou
hast
not
brought
me
the
small
cattle
of
thy
burnt
offerings;
neither
hast
thou
honoured
me
with
thy
sacrifices.
I
have
not
made
thee
to
serve
with
offerings,
nor
wearied
thee
with
frankincense.
Thou
hast
bought
me
no
sweet
cane
with
money,
neither
hast
thou
filled
me
with
the
fat
of
thy
sacrifices:
but
thou
hast
made
me
to
serve
with
thy
sins,
thou
hast
wearied
me
with
thine
iniquities.
I,
even
I,
am
he
that blotteth
out
thy
transgressions
for
mine
own
sake;
and
I
will
not
remember
thy
sins.
Put
me
in
remembrance;
let
us
plead
together:
set
thou
forth
thy
cause,
that
thou
mayest
be
justified.
Thy
first
father
sinned,
and
thine interpreters
have
transgressed
against
me.
Therefore
I
will
profane
the
princes
of
the
sanctuary,
and
I
will
make
Jacob
a
curse,
and
Israel
a
reviling.
Yet
now
hear,
O
Jacob
my
servant;
and
Israel,
whom
I
have
chosen:
Thus
saith
the
LORD
that
made
thee,
and
formed
thee
from
the
womb,
who
will
help
thee:
Fear
not,
O
Jacob
my
servant;
and
thou,
Jeshurun,
whom
I
have
chosen.
For
I
will
pour
water
upon
him
that
is
thirsty,
and
streams
upon
the
dry
ground:
I
will
pour
my
spirit
upon
thy
seed,
and
my
blessing
upon
thine
offspring:
and
they
shall
spring
up
among
the
grass,
as
willows
by
the watercourses.
One
shall
say,
I
am
the
LORD’S;
and
another
shall
call
himself
by
the
name
of
Jacob;
and
another
shall
subscribe
with
his
hand
unto
the
LORD,
and
surname
himself
by
the
name
of
Israel.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
King
of
Israel,
and
his
redeemer
the
LORD
of
hosts:
I
am
the
first,
and
I
am
the
last;
and
beside
me
there
is
no
God.
And
who,
as
I,
shall
call,
and
shall
declare
it,
and
set
it
in
order
for
me,
since
I
appointed
the
ancient
people?
and
the
things
that
are
coming,
and
that
shall
come
to
pass,
let
them
declare.
Fear
ye
not,
neither
be
afraid:
have
I
not
declared
unto
thee
of
old,
and
shewed
it?
and
ye
are
my
witnesses.
Is
there
a
God
beside
me?
yea,
there
is
no
Rock;
I
know
not
any.
They
that
fashion
a
graven
image
are
all
of
them
vanity;
and
their delectable
things
shall
not
profit:
and
their
own
witnesses
see
not,
nor
know;
that
they
may
be
ashamed.
Who
hath
fashioned
a
god,
or
molten
a
graven
image
that
is
profitable
for
nothing?
Behold,
all
his
fellows
shall
be
ashamed;
and
the
workmen,
they
are
of
men:
let
them
all
be
gathered
together,
let
them
stand
up;
they
shall
fear,
they
shall
be
ashamed
together.
The
smith
maketh
an
axe,
and
worketh
in
the
coals,
and
fashioneth
it
with
hammers,
and
worketh
it
with
his
strong
arm:
yea,
he
is
hungry,
and
his
strength
faileth;
he
drinketh
no
water,
and
is
faint.
The
carpenter
stretcheth
out
a
line;
he
marketh
it
out
with
a pencil;
he shapeth
it
with
planes,
and
he
marketh
it
out
with
the compasses,
and shapeth
it
after
the
figure
of
a
man,
according
to
the
beauty
of
a
man,
to
dwell
in
the
house.
He
heweth
him
down
cedars,
and
taketh
the holm
tree
and
the
oak,
and
strengtheneth
for
himself
one
among
the
trees
of
the
forest:
he
planteth
a
fir
tree,
and
the
rain
doth
nourish
it.
Then
shall
it
be
for
a
man
to
burn;
and
he
taketh
thereof,
and
warmeth
himself;
yea,
he
kindleth
it,
and
baketh
bread:
yea,
he
maketh
a
god,
and
worshippeth
it;
he
maketh
it
a
graven
image,
and
falleth
down thereto.
He
burneth
part
thereof
in
the
fire;
with
part
thereof
he
eateth
flesh;
he
roasteth
roast,
and
is
satisfied:
yea,
he
warmeth
himself,
and
saith,
Aha,
I
am
warm,
I
have
seen
the
fire:
And
the
residue
thereof
he
maketh
a
god,
even
his
graven
image:
he
falleth
down
unto
it
and
worshippeth,
and
prayeth
unto
it,
and
saith,
Deliver
me;
for
thou
art
my
god.
They
know
not,
neither
do
they
consider:
for
he
hath
shut
their
eyes,
that
they
cannot
see;
and
their
hearts,
that
they
cannot
understand.
And
none
calleth
to
mind,
neither
is
there
knowledge
nor
understanding
to
say,
I
have
burned
part
of
it
in
the
fire;
yea,
also
I
have
baked
bread
upon
the
coals
thereof;
I
have
roasted
flesh
and
eaten
it:
and
shall
I
make
the
residue
thereof
an
abomination?
shall
I
fall
down
to
the
stock
of
a
tree?
He
feedeth
on
ashes:
a
deceived
heart
hath
turned
him
aside,
that
he
cannot
deliver
his
soul,
nor
say,
Is
there
not
a
lie
in
my
right
hand?
Remember
these
things,
O
Jacob;
and
Israel,
for
thou
art
my
servant:
I
have
formed
thee;
thou
art
my
servant:
O
Israel,
thou shalt
not
be
forgotten
of
me.
I
have
blotted
out,
as
a
thick
cloud,
thy
transgressions,
and,
as
a
cloud,
thy
sins:
return
unto
me;
for
I
have
redeemed
thee.
Sing,
O
ye
heavens,
for
the
LORD
hath
done
it;
shout,
ye
lower
parts
of
the
earth;
break
forth
into
singing,
ye
mountains,
O
forest,
and
every
tree
therein:
for
the
LORD
hath
redeemed
Jacob,
and
will
glorify
himself
in
Israel.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
thy
redeemer,
and
he
that
formed
thee
from
the
womb:
I
am
the
LORD,
that
maketh
all
things;
that
stretcheth
forth
the
heavens
alone;
that
spreadeth
abroad
the
earth;
who
is
with
me?
that
frustrateth
the
tokens
of
the
liars,
and
maketh
diviners
mad;
that
turneth
wise
men
backward,
and
maketh
their
knowledge
foolish:
that
confirmeth
the
word
of
his
servant,
and
performeth
the
counsel
of
his
messengers;
that
saith
of
Jerusalem,
She
shall
be
inhabited;
and
of
the
cities
of
Judah,
They
shall
be
built,
and
I
will
raise
up
the
waste
places
thereof:
that
saith
to
the
deep,
Be
dry,
and
I
will
dry
up
thy
rivers:
That
saith
of
Cyrus,
He
is
my
shepherd,
and
shall
perform
all
my
pleasure:
even
saying
of
Jerusalem,
She
shall
be
built;
and
to
the
temple,
Thy
foundation
shall
be
laid.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
to
his
anointed,
to
Cyrus,
whose
right
hand
I
have
holden,
to
subdue
nations
before
him,
and
I
will
loose
the
loins
of
kings;
to
open
the
doors
before
him,
and
the
gates
shall
not
be
shut;
I
will
go
before
thee,
and
make
the
rugged
places
plain:
I
will
break
in
pieces
the
doors
of
brass,
and
cut
in
sunder
the
bars
of
iron:
and
I
will
give
thee
the
treasures
of
darkness,
and
hidden
riches
of
secret
places,
that
thou
mayest
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
which
call
thee
by
thy
name,
even
the
God
of
Israel.
For
Jacob
my
servant’s
sake,
and
Israel
my
chosen,
I
have
called
thee
by
thy
name:
I
have
surnamed
thee,
though
thou
hast
not
known
me.
I
am
the
LORD,
and
there
is
none
else;
beside
me
there
is
no
God:
I
will
gird
thee,
though
thou
hast
not
known
me:
that
they
may
know
from
the
rising
of
the
sun,
and
from
the
west,
that
there
is
none
beside
me:
I
am
the
LORD,
and
there
is
none
else.
I
form
the
light,
and
create
darkness;
I
make
peace,
and
create
evil;
I
am
the
LORD,
that
doeth
all
these
things.
Drop
down,
ye
heavens,
from
above,
and
let
the
skies
pour
down
righteousness:
let
the
earth
open,
that
they
may
bring
forth
salvation,
and
let
her
cause
righteousness
to
spring
up
together;
I
the
LORD
have
created
it.
Woe
unto
him
that
striveth
with
his
Maker!
a
potsherd
among
the
potsherds
of
the
earth!
shall
the
clay
say
to
him
that
fashioneth
it,
What
makest
thou?
or
thy
work,
He
hath
no
hands?
Woe
unto
him
that
saith
unto
a
father,
What
begettest
thou?
or
to
a
woman,
with
what travailest
thou?
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
and
his
Maker:
Ask
me
of
the
things
that
are
to
come
concerning
my
sons,
and
concerning
the
work
of
my
hands,
command
ye
me.
I
have
made
the
earth,
and
created
man
upon
it:
I,
even
my
hands,
have
stretched
out
the
heavens,
and
all
their
host
have
I
commanded.
I
have
raised
him
up
in
righteousness,
and
I
will
make
straight
all
his
ways:
he
shall
build
my
city,
and
he
shall
let
my
exiles
go
free,
not
for
price
nor
reward,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
The
labour
of
Egypt,
and
the
merchandise
of
Ethiopia,
and
the
Sabeans,
men
of
stature,
shall
come
over
unto
thee,
and
they
shall
be
thine;
they
shall
go
after
thee;
in
chains
they
shall
come
over:
and
they
shall
fall
down
unto
thee,
they
shall
make
supplication
unto
thee,
saying,
Surely
God
is
in
thee;
and
there
is
none
else,
there
is
no
God.
Verily
thou
art
a
God
that
hidest
thyself,
O
God
of
Israel,
the
Saviour.
They
shall
be
ashamed,
yea,
confounded,
all
of
them:
they
shall
go
into
confusion
together
that
are
makers
of
idols.
But
Israel
shall
be
saved
by
the
LORD
with
an
everlasting
salvation:
ye
shall
not
be
ashamed
nor
confounded
world
without
end.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
that
created
the
heavens;
he
is
God;
that
formed
the
earth
and
made
it;
he
established
it,
he
created
it
not
a
waste,
he
formed
it
to
be
inhabited:
I
am
the
LORD;
and
there
is
none
else.
I
have
not
spoken
in
secret,
in
a
place
of
the
land
of
darkness;
I
said
not
unto
the
seed
of
Jacob,
Seek
ye
me
in
vain:
I
the
LORD
speak
righteousness,
I
declare
things
that
are
right.
Assemble
yourselves
and
come;
draw
near
together,
ye
that
are
escaped
of
the
nations:
they
have
no
knowledge
that
carry
the
wood
of
their
graven
image,
and
pray
unto
a
god
that
cannot
save.
Declare
ye,
and
bring
it
forth;
yea,
let
them
take
counsel
together:
who
hath
shewed
this
from
ancient
time?
who
hath
declared
it
of
old?
have
not
I
the
LORD?
and
there
is
no
God
else
beside
me;
a
just
God
and
a
saviour;
there
is
none
beside
me.
Look
unto
me,
and
be
ye
saved,
all
the
ends
of
the
earth:
for
I
am
God,
and
there
is
none
else.
By
myself
have
I
sworn,
the
word
is
gone
forth
from
my
mouth
in
righteousness,
and
shall
not
return,
that
unto
me
every
knee
shall
bow,
every
tongue
shall
swear.
Only
in
the
LORD,
shall
one
say
unto
me,
is
righteousness
and
strength:
even
to
him
shall
men
come,
and
all
they
that
were
incensed
against
him
shall
be
ashamed.
In
the
LORD
shall
all
the
seed
of
Israel
be
justified,
and
shall
glory.
Bel
boweth
down,
Nebo
stoopeth;
their
idols
are
upon
the
beasts,
and
upon
the
cattle:
the
things
that
ye
carried
about
are
made
a
load,
a
burden
to
the
weary
beast.
They
stoop,
they
bow
down
together;
they
could
not
deliver
the
burden,
but
themselves
are
gone
into
captivity.
Hearken
unto
me,
O
house
of
Jacob,
and
all
the
remnant
of
the
house
of
Israel,
which
have
been
borne
by
me
from
the
belly,
which
have
been
carried
from
the
womb:
and
even
to
old
age
I
am
he,
and
even
to hoar
hairs
will
I
carry
you:
I
have
made,
and
I
will
bear;
yea,
I
will
carry,
and
will
deliver.
To
whom
will
ye
liken
me,
and
make
me
equal,
and
compare
me,
that
we
may
be
like?
Such
as
lavish
gold
out
of
the
bag,
and
weigh
silver
in
the
balance,
they
hire
a
goldsmith,
and
he
maketh
it
a
god;
they
fall
down,
yea,
they
worship.
They
bear
him
upon
the
shoulder,
they
carry
him,
and
set
him
in
his
place,
and
he
standeth;
from
his
place
shall
he
not
remove:
yea,
one
shall
cry
unto
him,
yet
can
he
not
answer,
nor
save
him
out
of
his
trouble.
Remember
this,
and
shew
yourselves
men:
bring
it
again
to
mind,
O
ye
transgressors.
Remember
the
former
things
of
old:
for
I
am
God,
and
there
is
none
else;
I
am
God,
and
there
is
none
like
me;
declaring
the
end
from
the
beginning,
and
from
ancient
times
things
that
are
not
yet
done;
saying,
My
counsel
shall
stand,
and
I
will
do
all
my
pleasure:
calling
a
ravenous
bird
from
the
east,
the
man
of
my
counsel
from
a
far
country;
yea,
I
have
spoken,
I
will
also
bring
it
to
pass;
I
have
purposed,
I
will
also
do
it.
Hearken
unto
me,
ye
stouthearted,
that
are
far
from
righteousness:
I
bring
near
my
righteousness,
it
shall
not
be
far
off,
and
my
salvation
shall
not
tarry;
and
I
will
place
salvation
in
Zion
for
Israel
my
glory,
Come
down,
and
sit
in
the
dust,
O
virgin
daughter
of
Babylon;
sit
on
the
ground
without
a
throne,
O
daughter
of
the
Chaldeans:
for
thou shalt
no
more
be
called
tender
and
delicate.
Take
the
millstones,
and
grind
meal:
remove
thy
veil,
strip
off
the
train,
uncover
the
leg,
pass
through
the
rivers.
Thy
nakedness
shall
be
uncovered,
yea,
thy
shame
shall
be
seen:
I
will
take
vengeance,
and
will
accept
no
man.
Our
redeemer,
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name,
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
Sit
thou
silent,
and
get
thee
into
darkness,
O
daughter
of
the
Chaldeans:
for
thou shalt
no
more
be
called
The
lady
of
kingdoms.
I
was
wroth
with
my
people,
I
profaned
mine
inheritance,
and
gave
them
into
thine
hand:
thou
didst
shew
them
no
mercy;
upon
the
aged
hast
thou
very
heavily
laid
thy
yoke.
And
thou
saidst,
I
shall
be
a
lady
for
ever:
so
that
thou
didst
not
lay
these
things
to
thy
heart,
neither
didst
remember
the
latter
end
thereof.
Now
therefore
hear
this,
thou
that
art
given
to
pleasures,
that
dwellest
carelessly,
that
sayest
in
thine
heart,
I
am,
and
there
is
none
else
beside
me;
I
shall
not
sit
as
a
widow,
neither
shall
I
know
the
loss
of
children:
but
these
two
things
shall
come
to
thee
in
a
moment
in
one
day,
the
loss
of
children,
and
widowhood:
in
their
full
measure
shall
they
come
upon
thee,
despite
of
the
multitude
of
thy
sorceries,
and
the
great
abundance
of
thine
enchantments.
For
thou
hast
trusted
in
thy
wickedness;
thou
hast
said,
None
seeth
me;
thy
wisdom
and
thy
knowledge,
it
hath
perverted
thee:
and
thou
hast
said
in
thine
heart,
I
am,
and
there
is
none
else
beside
me.
Therefore
shall
evil
come
upon
thee;
thou shalt
not
know
the
dawning
thereof:
and
mischief
shall
fall
upon
thee;
thou shalt
not
be
able
to
put
it
away:
and
desolation
shall
come
upon
thee
suddenly,
which
thou
knowest
not.
Stand
now
with
thine
enchantments,
and
with
the
multitude
of
thy
sorceries,
wherein
thou
hast
laboured
from
thy
youth;
if
so
be
thou shalt
be
able
to
profit,
if
so
be
thou
mayest
prevail.
Thou
art
wearied
in
the
multitude
of
thy
counsels:
let
now
the
astrologers,
the
stargazers,
the
monthly
prognosticators,
stand
up,
and
save
thee
from
the
things
that
shall
come
upon
thee.
Behold,
they
shall
be
as
stubble;
the
fire
shall
burn
them;
they
shall
not
deliver
themselves
from
the
power
of
the
flame:
it
shall
not
be
a
coal
to
warm
at,
nor
a
fire
to
sit
before.
Thus
shall
the
things
be
unto
thee
wherein
thou
hast
laboured:
they
that
have
trafficked
with
thee
from
thy
youth
shall
wander
every
one
to
his
quarter;
there
shall
be
none
to
save
thee.
Hear
ye
this,
O
house
of
Jacob,
which
are
called
by
the
name
of
Israel,
and
are
come
forth
out
of
the
waters
of
Judah;
which
swear
by
the
name
of
the
LORD,
and
make
mention
of
the
God
of
Israel,
but
not
in
truth,
nor
in
righteousness.
For
they
call
themselves
of
the
holy
city,
and
stay
themselves
upon
the
God
of
Israel;
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name.
I
have
declared
the
former
things
from
of
old;
yea,
they
went
forth
out
of
my
mouth,
and
I
shewed
them:
suddenly
I
did
them,
and
they
came
to
pass.
Because
I
knew
that
thou
art
obstinate,
and
thy
neck
is
an
iron
sinew,
and
thy
brow
brass;
therefore
I
have
declared
it
to
thee
from
of
old;
before
it
came
to
pass
I
shewed
it
thee:
lest
thou shouldest
say,
Mine
idol
hath
done
them,
and
my
graven
image,
and
my
molten
image,
hath
commanded
them.
Thou
hast
heard
it;
behold
all
this;
and
ye,
will
ye
not
declare
it?
I
have
shewed
thee
new
things
from
this
time,
even
hidden
things,
which
thou
hast
not
known.
They
are
created
now,
and
not
from
of
old;
and
before
this
day
thou
heardest
them
not;
lest
thou shouldest
say,
Behold,
I
knew
them.
Yea,
thou
heardest
not;
yea,
thou
knewest
not;
yea,
from
of
old
thine
ear
was
not
opened:
for
I
knew
that
thou
didst
deal
very
treacherously,
and wast
called
a
transgressor
from
the
womb.
For
my
name’s
sake
will
I
defer
mine
anger,
and
for
my
praise
will
I
refrain
for
thee,
that
I
cut
thee
not
off.
Behold,
I
have
refined
thee,
but
not
as
silver;
I
have
chosen
thee
in
the
furnace
of
affliction.
For
mine
own
sake,
for
mine
own
sake,
will
I
do
it;
for
how
should
my
name
be
profaned?
and
my
glory
will
I
not
give
to
another.
Hearken
unto
me,
O
Jacob,
and
Israel
my
called:
I
am
he;
I
am
the
first,
I
also
am
the
last.
Yea,
mine
hand
hath
laid
the
foundation
of
the
earth,
and
my
right
hand
hath
spread
out
the
heavens:
when
I
call
unto
them,
they
stand
up
together.
Assemble
yourselves,
all
ye,
and
hear;
which
among
them
hath
declared
these
things?
The
LORD
hath
loved
him:
he
shall
perform
his
pleasure
on
Babylon,
and
his
arm
shall
be
on
the
Chaldeans.
I,
even
I,
have
spoken;
yea,
I
have
called
him:
I
have
brought
him,
and
he
shall
make
his
way
prosperous.
Come
ye
near
unto
me,
hear
ye
this;
from
the
beginning
I
have
not
spoken
in
secret;
from
the
time
that
it
was,
there
am
I:
and
now
the
Lord
GOD
hath
sent
me,
and
his
spirit.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
thy
redeemer,
the
Holy
One
of
Israel:
I
am
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
teacheth
thee
to
profit,
which
leadeth
thee
by
the
way
that
thou shouldest
go.
Oh
that
thou hadst
hearkened
to
my
commandments!
then
had
thy
peace
been
as
a
river,
and
thy
righteousness
as
the
waves
of
the
sea:
thy
seed
also
had
been
as
the
sand,
and
the
offspring
of
thy
bowels
like
the
grains
thereof:
his
name
should
not
be
cut
off
nor
destroyed
from
before
me.
Go
ye
forth
of
Babylon,
flee
ye
from
the
Chaldeans;
with
a
voice
of
singing
declare
ye,
tell
this,
utter
it
even
to
the
end
of
the
earth:
say
ye,
The
LORD
hath
redeemed
his
servant
Jacob.
And
they
thirsted
not
when
he
led
them
through
the
deserts:
he
caused
the
waters
to
flow
out
of
the
rock
for
them:
he
clave
the
rock
also,
and
the
waters
gushed
out.
There
is
no
peace,
saith
the
LORD,
unto
the
wicked.
Listen,
O
isles,
unto
me;
and
hearken,
ye
peoples,
from
far:
the
LORD
hath
called
me
from
the
womb;
from
the
bowels
of
my
mother
hath
he
made
mention
of
my
name:
and
he
hath
made
my
mouth
like
a
sharp
sword,
in
the
shadow
of
his
hand
hath
he
hid
me;
and
he
hath
made
me
a
polished
shaft,
in
his
quiver
hath
he
kept
me
close:
and
he
said
unto
me,
Thou
art
my
servant;
Israel,
in
whom
I
will
be
glorified.
But
I
said,
I
have
laboured
in
vain,
I
have
spent
my
strength
for
nought
and
vanity:
yet
surely
my
judgment
is
with
the
LORD,
and
my
recompence
with
my
God.
And
now
saith
the
LORD
that
formed
me
from
the
womb
to
be
his
servant,
to
bring
Jacob
again
to
him,
and
that
Israel
be
gathered
unto
him: (for
I
am
honourable
in
the
eyes
of
the
LORD,
and
my
God
is
become
my
strength:)
yea,
he
saith,
It
is
too
light
a
thing
that
thou shouldest
be
my
servant
to
raise
up
the
tribes
of
Jacob,
and
to
restore
the
preserved
of
Israel:
I
will
also
give
thee
for
a
light
to
the
Gentiles,
that
thou
mayest
be
my
salvation
unto
the
end
of
the
earth.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
redeemer
of
Israel,
and
his
Holy
One,
to
him
whom
man
despiseth,
to
him
whom
the
nation
abhorreth,
to
a
servant
of
rulers:
Kings
shall
see
and
arise;
princes,
and
they
shall
worship;
because
of
the
LORD
that
is
faithful,
even
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
who
hath
chosen
thee.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
In
an
acceptable
time
have
I
answered
thee,
and
in
a
day
of
salvation
have
I
helped
thee:
and
I
will
preserve
thee,
and
give
thee
for
a
covenant
of
the
people,
to
raise
up
the
land,
to
make
them
inherit
the
desolate
heritages;
saying
to
them
that
are
bound,
Go
forth;
to
them
that
are
in
darkness,
Shew
yourselves.
They
shall
feed
in
the
ways,
and
on
all
bare
heights
shall
be
their
pasture.
They
shall
not
hunger
nor
thirst;
neither
shall
the
heat
nor
sun
smite
them:
for
he
that
hath
mercy
on
them
shall
lead
them,
even
by
the
springs
of
water
shall
he
guide
them.
And
I
will
make
all
my
mountains
a
way,
and
my
highways
shall
be
exalted.
Lo,
these
shall
come
from
far:
and,
lo,
these
from
the
north
and
from
the
west;
and
these
from
the
land
of
Sinim.
Sing,
O
heavens;
and
be
joyful,
O
earth;
and
break
forth
into
singing,
O
mountains:
for
the
LORD
hath
comforted
his
people,
and
will
have
compassion
upon
his
afflicted.
But
Zion
said,
Jehovah
hath
forsaken
me,
and
the
Lord
hath
forgotten
me.
Can
a
woman
forget
her
sucking
child,
that
she
should
not
have
compassion
on
the
son
of
her
womb?
yea,
these
may
forget,
yet
will
not
I
forget
thee.
Behold,
I
have
graven
thee
upon
the
palms
of
my
hands;
thy
walls
are
continually
before
me.
Thy
children
make
haste;
thy
destroyers
and
they
that
made
thee
waste
shall
go
forth
of
thee.
Lift
up
thine
eyes
round
about,
and
behold:
all
these
gather
themselves
together,
and
come
to
thee.
As
I l
live,
saith
the
LORD,
thou shalt
surely
clothe
thee
with
them
all
as
with
an
ornament,
and
gird
thyself
with
them,
like
a
bride.
For,
as
for
thy
waste
and
thy
desolate
places
and
thy
land
that
hath
been
destroyed,
surely
now shalt
thou
be
too
strait
for
the
inhabitants,
and
they
that
swallowed
thee
up
shall
be
far
away.
The
children
of
thy
bereavement
shall
yet
say
in
thine
ears,
The
place
is
too
strait
for
me:
give
place
to
me
that
I
may
dwell.
Then shalt
thou
say
in
thine
heart,
Who
hath
begotten
me
these,
seeing
I
have
been
bereaved
of
my
children,
and
am
solitary,
an
exile,
and
wandering
to
and
fro?
and
who
hath
brought
up
these?
Behold,
I
was
left
alone;
these,
where
were
they?
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
Behold,
I
will
lift
up
mine
hand
to
the
nations,
and
set
up
my
ensign
to
the
peoples:
and
they
shall
bring
thy
sons
in
their
bosom,
and
thy
daughters
shall
he
carried
upon
their
shoulders.
And
kings
shall
be
thy
nursing
fathers,
and
their
queens
thy
nursing
mothers:
they
shall
bow
down
to
thee
with
their
faces
to
the
earth,
and
lick
the
dust
of
thy
feet;
and
thou shalt
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
and
they
that
wait
for
me
shall
not
be
ashamed.
Shall
the
prey
be
taken
from
the
mighty,
or
the
lawful
captives
be
delivered?
But
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Even
the
captives
of
the
mighty
shall
be
taken
away,
and
the
prey
of
the
terrible
shall
be
delivered:
for
I
will
contend
with
him
that
contendeth
with
thee,
and
I
will
save
thy
children.
And
I
will
feed
them
that
oppress
thee
with
their
own
flesh;
and
they
shall
be
drunken
with
their
own
blood,
as
with
sweet
wine:
and
all
flesh
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
am
thy
saviour,
and
thy
redeemer,
the
Mighty
One
of
Jacob.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Where
is
the
bill
of
your
mother’s
divorcement,
wherewith
I
have
put
her
away?
or
which
of
my
creditors
is
it
to
whom
I
have
sold
you?
Behold,
for
your
iniquities
were
ye
sold,
and
for
your
transgressions
was
your
mother
put
away.
Wherefore,
when
I
came,
was
there
no
man?
when
I
called,
was
there
none
to
answer?
Is
my
hand
shortened
at
all,
that
it
cannot
redeem?
or
have
I
no
power
to
deliver?
Behold,
at
my
rebuke
I
dry
up
the
sea,
I
make
the
rivers
a
wilderness:
their
fish
stinketh,
because
there
is
no
water,
and
dieth
for
thirst.
I
clothe
the
heavens
with
blackness,
and
I
make
sackcloth
their
covering.
The
Lord
GOD
hath
given
me
the
tongue
of
them
that
are
taught,
that
I
should
know
how
to
sustain
with
words
him
that
is
weary:
he
wakeneth
morning
by
morning,
he
wakeneth
mine
ear
to
hear
as
they
that
are
taught.
The
Lord
GOD
hath
opened
mine
ear,
and
I
was
not
rebellious,
neither
turned
away
backward.
I
gave
my
back
to
the
smiters,
and
my
cheeks
to
them
that
plucked
off
the
hair:
I
hid
not
my
face
from
shame
and
spitting.
For
the
Lord
GOD
will
help
me;
therefore
have
I
not
been
confounded:
therefore
have
I
set
my
face
like
a
flint,
and
I
know
that
I
shall
not
be
ashamed.
He
is
near
that
justifieth
me;
who
will
contend
with
me?
let
us
stand
up
together:
who
is
mine
adversary?
let
him
come
near
to
me.
Behold,
the
Lord
GOD
will
help
me;
who
is
he
that
shall
condemn
me?
behold,
they
all
shall
wax
old
as
a
garment;
the
moth
shall
eat
them
up.
Who
is
among
you
that
feareth
the
LORD,
that
obeyeth
the
voice
of
his
servant?
he
that
walketh
in
darkness,
and
hath
no
light,
let
him
trust
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
and
stay
upon
his
God.
Behold,
all
ye
that
kindle
a
fire,
that
gird
yourselves
about
with
firebrands:
walk
ye
in
the
flame
of
your
fire,
and
among
the
brands
that
ye
have
kindled.
This
shall
ye
have
of
mine
hand;
ye
shall
lie
down
in
sorrow.
Hearken
to
me,
ye
that
follow
after
righteousness,
ye
that
seek
the
LORD:
look
unto
the
rock
whence
ye
were
hewn,
and
to
the
hole
of
the
pit
whence
ye
were
digged.
Look
unto
Abraham
your
father,
and
unto
Sarah
that
bare
you:
for
when
he
was
but
one
I
called
him,
and
I
blessed
him,
and
made
him
many.
For
the
LORD
hath
comforted
Zion:
he
hath
comforted
all
her
waste
places,
and
hath
made
her
wilderness
like
Eden,
and
her
desert
like
the
garden
of
the
LORD;
joy
and
gladness
shall
be
found
therein,
thanksgiving,
and
the
voice
of
melody.
Attend
unto
me,
O
my
people;
and
give
ear
unto
me,
O
my
nation:
for
a
law
shall
go
forth
from
me,
and
I
will
make
my
judgment
to
rest
for
a
light
of
the
peoples.
My
righteousness
is
near,
my
salvation
is
gone
forth,
and
mine
arms
shall
judge
the
peoples;
the
isles
shall
wait
for
me,
and
on
mine
arm
shall
they
trust.
Lift
up
your
eyes
to
the
heavens,
and
look
upon
the
earth
beneath:
for
the
heavens
shall
vanish
away
like
smoke,
and
the
earth
shall
wax
old
like
a
garment,
and
they
that
dwell
therein
shall
die
in
like
manner:
but
my
salvation
shall
be
for
ever,
and
my
righteousness
shall
not
be
abolished.
Hearken
unto
me,
ye
that
know
righteousness,
the
people
in
whose
heart
is
my
law;
fear
ye
not
the
reproach
of
men,
neither
be
ye
dismayed
at
their
revilings.
For
the
moth
shall
eat
them
up
like
a
garment,
and
the
worm
shall
eat
them
like
wool:
but
my
righteousness
shall
be
for
ever,
and
my
salvation
unto
all
generations.
Awake,
awake,
put
on
strength,
O
arm
of
the
LORD;
awake,
as
in
the
days
of
old,
the
generations
of
ancient
times.
Art
thou
not
it
that
cut
Rahab
in
pieces,
that
pierced
the
dragon?
Art
thou
not
it
which
dried
up
the
sea,
the
waters
of
the
great
deep;
that
made
the
depths
of
the
sea
a
way
for
the
redeemed
to
pass
over?
And
the
ransomed
of
the
LORD
shall
return,
and
come
with
singing
unto
Zion;
and
everlasting
joy
shall
be
upon
their
heads:
they
shall
obtain
gladness
and
joy,
and
sorrow
and
sighing
shall
flee
away.
I,
even
I,
am
he
that
comforteth
you:
who
art
thou,
that
thou
art
afraid
of
man
that
shall
die,
and
of
the
son
of
man
which
shall
be
made
as
grass;
and
hast
forgotten
the
LORD
thy
Maker,
that
stretched
forth
the
heavens,
and
laid
the
foundations
of
the
earth;
and
fearest
continually
all
the
day
because
of
the
fury
of
the
oppressor,
when
he
maketh
ready
to
destroy?
and
where
is
the
fury
of
the
oppressor?
The
captive
exile
shall
speedily
be
loosed;
and
he
shall
not
die
and
go
down
into
the
pit,
neither
shall
his
bread
fail.
For
I
am
the
LORD
thy
God,
which
stirreth
up
the
sea,
that
the
waves
thereof
roar:
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name.
And
I
have
put
my
words
in
thy
mouth,
and
have
covered
thee
in
the
shadow
of
mine
hand,
that
I
may
plant
the
heavens,
and
lay
the
foundations
of
the
earth,
and
say
unto
Zion,
Thou
art
my
people.
Awake,
awake,
stand
up,
O
Jerusalem,
which
hast
drunk
at
the
hand
of
the
LORD
the
cup
of
his
fury;
thou
hast
drunken
the
bowl
of
the
cup
of
staggering,
and
drained
it.
There
is
none
to
guide
her
among
all
the
sons
whom
she
hath
brought
forth;
neither
is
there
any
that
taketh
her
by
the
hand
of
all
the
sons
that
she
hath
brought
up.
These
two
things
are
befallen
thee;
who
shall
bemoan
thee?
desolation
and
destruction,
and
the
famine
and
the
sword;
how
shall
I
comfort
thee?
Thy
sons
have
fainted,
they
lie
at
the
top
of
all
the
streets,
as
an
antelope
in
a
net;
they
are
full
of
the
fury
of
the
LORD,
the
rebuke
of
thy
God.
Therefore
hear
now
this,
thou
afflicted,
and
drunken,
but
not
with
wine:
Thus
saith
thy
Lord
the
LORD,
and
thy
God
that
pleadeth
the
cause
of
his
people,
Behold,
I
have
taken
out
of
thine
hand
the
cup
of
staggering,
even
the
bowl
of
the
cup
of
my
fury;
thou shalt
no
more
drink
it
again:
and
I
will
put
it
into
the
hand
of
them
that
afflict
thee;
which
have
said
to
thy
soul,
Bow
down,
that
we
may
go
over:
and
thou
hast
laid
thy
back
as
the
ground,
and
as
the
street,
to
them
that
go
over.
Awake,
awake,
put
on
thy
strength,
O
Zion;
put
on
thy
beautiful
garments,
O
Jerusalem,
the
holy
city:
for
henceforth
there
shall
no
more
come
into
thee
the
uncircumcised
and
the
unclean.
Shake
thyself
from
the
dust;
arise,
sit
thee
down,
O
Jerusalem:
loose
thyself
from
the
bands
of
thy
neck,
O
captive
daughter
of
Zion,
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Ye
were
sold
for
nought;
and
ye
shall
be
redeemed
without
money.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
My
people
went
down
at
the
first
into
Egypt
to
sojourn
there:
and
the
Assyrian
oppressed
them
without
cause.
Now
therefore,
what
do
I
here,
saith
the
LORD,
seeing
that
my
people
is
taken
away
for
nought?
they
that
rule
over
them
do
howl,
saith
the
LORD,
and
my
name
continually
all
the
day
is
blasphemed.
Therefore
my
people
shall
know
my
name:
therefore
they
shall
know
in
that
day
that
I
am
he
that
doth
speak;
behold,
it
is
I.
How
beautiful
upon
the
mountains
are
the
feet
of
him
that
bringeth
good
tidings,
that
publisheth
peace,
that
bringeth
good
tidings
of
good,
that
publisheth
salvation;
that
saith
unto
Zion,
Thy
God
reigneth!
The
voice
of
thy
watchmen!
they
lift
up
the
voice,
together
do
they
sing;
for
they
shall
see,
eye
to
eye,
when
the
LORD
returneth
to
Zion.
Break
forth
into
joy,
sing
together,
ye
waste
places
of
Jerusalem:
for
the
LORD
hath
comforted
his
people,
he
hath
redeemed
Jerusalem.
The
LORD
hath
made
bare
his
holy
arm
in
the
eyes
of
all
the
nations;
and
all
the
ends
of
the
earth
shall
see
the
salvation
of
our
God.
Depart
ye,
depart
ye,
go
ye
out
from
thence,
touch
no
unclean
thing;
go
ye
out
of
the
midst
of
her;
be
ye
clean,
ye
that
bear
the
vessels
of
the
LORD.
For
ye
shall
not
go
out
in
haste,
neither
shall
ye
go
by
flight:
for
the
LORD
will
go
before
you;
and
the
God
of
Israel
will
be
your rearward.
Behold,
my
servant
shall
deal
wisely,
he
shall
be
exalted
and
lifted
up,
and
shall
be
very
high.
Like
as
many
were
astonied
at
thee, (his
visage
was
so
marred
more
than
any
man,
and
his
form
more
than
the
sons
of
men,)
so
shall
he
sprinkle
many
nations;
kings
shall
shut
their
mouths
at
him:
for
that
which
had
not
been
told
them
shall
they
see;
and
that
which
they
had
not
heard
shall
they
understand.
Who
hath
believed
our
report?
and
to
whom
hath
the
arm
of
the
LORD
been
revealed?
For
he
grew
up
before
him
as
a
tender
plant,
and
as
a
root
out
of
a
dry
ground:
he
hath
no
form
nor
comeliness;
and
when
we
see
him,
there
is
no
beauty
that
we
should
desire
him.
He
was
despised,
and
rejected
of
men;
a
man
of
sorrows,
and
acquainted
with
grief:
and
as
one
from
whom
men
hide
their
face
he
was
despised,
and
we
esteemed
him
not.
Surely
he
hath
borne
our
griefs,
and
carried
our
sorrows:
yet
we
did
esteem
him
stricken,
smitten
of
God,
and
afflicted.
But
he
was
wounded
for
our
transgressions,
he
was
bruised
for
our
iniquities:
the
chastisement
of
our
peace
was
upon
him;
and
with
his
stripes
we
are
healed.
All
we
like
sheep
have
gone
astray;
we
have
turned
every
one
to
his
own
way;
and
the
LORD
hath
laid
on
him
the
iniquity
of
us
all.
He
was
oppressed,
yet
he
humbled
himself
and
opened
not
his
mouth;
as
a
lamb
that
is
led
to
the
slaughter,
and
as
a
sheep
that
before
her
shearers
is
dumb;
yea,
he
opened
not
his
mouth.
By
oppression
and
judgment
he
was
taken
away;
and
as
for
his
generation,
who
among
them
considered
that
he
was
cut
off
out
of
the
land
of
the
living?
for
the
transgression
of
my
people
was
he
stricken.
And
they
made
his
grave
with
the
wicked,
and
with
the
rich
in
his
death;
although
he
had
done
no
violence,
neither
was
any
deceit
in
his
month.
Yet
it
pleased
the
LORD
to
bruise
him;
he
hath
put
him
to
grief:
when
thou shalt
make
his
soul
an
offering
for
sin,
he
shall
see
his
seed,
he
shall
prolong
his
days,
and
the
pleasure
of
the
LORD
shall
prosper
in
his
hand.
He
shall
see
of
the
travail
of
his
soul,
and
shall
be
satisfied:
by
his
knowledge
shall
my
righteous
servant
justify
many:
and
he
shall
bear
their
iniquities.
Therefore
will
I
divide
him
a
portion
with
the
great,
and
he
shall
divide
the
spoil
with
the
strong;
because
he
poured
out
his
soul
unto
death,
and
was
numbered
with
the
transgressors:
yet
he
bare
the
sin
of
many,
and
made
intercession
for
the
transgressors.
Sing,
O
barren,
thou
that
didst
not
bear;
break
forth
into
singing,
and
cry
aloud,
thou
that
didst
not
travail
with
child:
for
more
are
the
children
of
the
desolate
than
the
children
of
the
married
wife,
saith
the
LORD.
Enlarge
the
place
of
thy
tent,
and
let
them
stretch
forth
the
curtains
of
thine
habitations;
spare
not:
lengthen
thy
cords,
and
strengthen
thy
stakes.
For
thou shalt
spread
abroad
on
the
right
hand
and
on
the
left;
and
thy
seed
shall
possess
the
nations,
and
make
the
desolate
cities
to
be
inhabited.
Fear
not;
for
thou shalt
not
be
ashamed:
neither
be
thou
confounded;
for
thou shalt
not
be
put
to
shame:
for
thou shalt
forget
the
shame
of
thy
youth,
and
the
reproach
of
thy
widowhood shalt
thou
remember
no
more.
For
thy
Maker
is
thine
husband;
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name:
and
the
Holy
One
of
Israel
is
thy
redeemer;
the
God
of
the
whole
earth
shall
he
be
called.
For
the
LORD
hath
called
thee
as
a
wife
forsaken
and
grieved
in
spirit,
even
a
wife
of
youth,
when
she
is
cast
off,
saith
thy
God.
For
a
small
moment
have
I
forsaken
thee;
but
with
great
mercies
will
I
gather
thee.
In
overflowing
wrath
I
hid
my
face
from
thee
for
a
moment;
but
with
everlasting
kindness
will
I
have
mercy
on
thee,
saith
the
LORD
thy
redeemer.
For
this
is
as
the
waters
of
Noah
unto
me:
for
as
I
have
sworn
that
the
waters
of
Noah
should
no
more
go
over
the
earth,
so
have
I
sworn
that
I
would
not
be
wroth
with
thee,
nor
rebuke
thee.
For
the
mountains
shall
depart,
and
the
hills
be
removed;
but
my
kindness
shall
not
depart
from
thee,
neither
shall
my
covenant
of
peace
be
removed,
saith
the
LORD
that
hath
mercy
on
thee.
O
thou
afflicted,
tossed
with
tempest,
and
not
comforted,
behold,
I
will
set
thy
stones
in
fair
colours,
and
lay
thy
foundations
with
sapphires.
And
I
will
make
thy pinnacles
of
rubies,
and
thy
gates
of
carbuncles,
and
all
thy
border
of
pleasant
stones.
And
all
thy
children
shall
be
taught
of
the
LORD;
and
great
shall
be
the
peace
of
thy
children.
In
righteousness shalt
thou
be
established:
thou shalt
be
far
from
oppression,
for
thou shalt
not
fear;
and
from
terror,
for
it
shall
not
come
near
thee.
Behold,
they
may
gather
together,
but
not
by
me:
whosoever
shall
gather
together
against
thee
shall
fall
because
of
thee.
Behold,
I
have
created
the
smith
that
bloweth
the
fire
of
coals,
and
bringeth
forth
a
weapon
for
his
work;
and
I
have
created
the
waster
to
destroy.
No
weapon
that
is
formed
against
thee
shall
prosper;
and
every
tongue
that
shall
rise
against
thee
in
judgment
thou shalt
condemn.
This
is
the
heritage
of
the
servants
of
the
LORD,
and
their
righteousness
which
is
of
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Ho,
every
one
that
thirsteth,
come
ye
to
the
waters,
and
he
that
hath
no
money;
come
ye,
buy,
and
eat;
yea,
come,
buy
wine
and
milk
without
money
and
without
price.
Wherefore
do
ye
spend
money
for
that
which
is
not
bread?
and
your
labour
for
that
which
satisfieth
not?
hearken
diligently
unto
me,
and
eat
ye
that
which
is
good,
and
let
your
soul
delight
itself
in
fatness.
Incline
your
ear,
and
come
unto
me;
hear,
and
your
soul
shall
live:
and
I
will
make
an
everlasting
covenant
with
you,
even
the
sure
mercies
of
David.
Behold,
I
have
given
him
for
a
witness
to
the
peoples,
a
leader
and
commander
to
the
peoples.
Behold,
thou shalt
call
a
nation
that
thou
knowest
not,
and
a
nation
that
knew
not
thee
shall
run
unto
thee,
because
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
for
the
Holy
One
of
Israel;
for
he
hath
glorified
thee.
Seek
ye
the
LORD
while
he
may
be
found,
call
ye
upon
him
while
he
is
near:
let
the
wicked
forsake
his
way,
and
the
unrighteous
man
his
thoughts:
and
let
him
return
unto
the
LORD,
and
he
will
have
mercy
upon
him;
and
to
our
God,
for
he
will
abundantly
pardon.
For
my
thoughts
are
not
your
thoughts,
neither
are
your
ways
my
ways,
saith
the
LORD.
For
as
the
heavens
are
higher
than
the
earth,
so
are
my
ways
higher
than
your
ways,
and
my
thoughts
than
your
thoughts.
For
as
the
rain
cometh
down
and
the
snow
from
heaven,
and
returneth
not
thither,
but
watereth
the
earth,
and
maketh
it
bring
forth
and
bud,
and
giveth
seed
to
the
sower
and
bread
to
the
eater;
so
shall
my
word
be
that
goeth
forth
out
of
my
mouth:
it
shall
not
return
unto
me
void,
but
it
shall
accomplish
that
which
I
please,
and
it
shall
prosper
in
the
thing
whereto
I
sent
it.
For
ye
shall
go
out
with
joy,
and
be
led
forth
with
peace:
the
mountains
and
the
hills
shall
break
forth
before
you
into
singing,
and
all
the
trees
of
the
field
shall
clap
their
hands.
Instead
of
the
thorn
shall
come
up
the
fir
tree,
and
instead
of
the
brier
shall
come
up
the
myrtle
tree:
and
it
shall
be
to
the
LORD
for
a
name,
for
an
everlasting
sign
that
shall
not
be
cut
off.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Keep
ye
judgment,
and
do
righteousness:
for
my
salvation
is
near
to
come,
and
my
righteousness
to
be
revealed.
Blessed
is
the
man
that
doeth
this,
and
the
son
of
man
that
holdeth
fast
by
it;
that
keepeth
the
sabbath
from
profaning
it,
and
keepeth
his
hand
from
doing
any
evil.
Neither
let
the
stranger,
that
hath
joined
himself
to
the
LORD,
speak,
saying,
The
LORD
will
surely
separate
me
from
his
people:
neither
let
the
eunuch
say,
Behold,
I
am
a
dry
tree.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
the
eunuchs
that
keep
my
sabbaths,
and
choose
the
things
that
please
me,
and
hold
fast
by
my
covenant:
Unto
them
will
I
give
in
mine
house
and
within
my
walls
a
memorial
and
a
name
better
than
of
sons
and
of
daughters;
I
will
give
them
an
everlasting
name,
that
shall
not
be
cut
off.
Also
the
strangers,
that
join
themselves
to
the
LORD,
to
minister
unto
him,
and
to
love
the
name
of
the
LORD,
to
be
his
servants,
every
one
that
keepeth
the
sabbath
from
profaning
it,
and
holdeth
fast
by
my
covenant;
even
them
will
I
bring
to
my
holy
mountain,
and
make
them
joyful
in
my
house
of
prayer;
their
burnt
offerings
and
their
sacrifices
shall
be
accepted
upon
mine
altar:
for
mine
house
shall
be
called
an
house
of
prayer
for
all
peoples.
The
Lord
GOD
which
gathereth
the
outcasts
of
Israel
saith,
Yet
will
I
gather
others
to
him,
beside
his
own
that
are
gathered.
All
ye
beasts
of
the
field,
come
to
devour,
yea,
all
ye
beasts
in
the
forest.
His
watchmen
are
blind,
they
are
all
without
knowledge;
they
are
all
dumb
dogs,
they
cannot
bark;
dreaming,
lying
down,
loving
to
slumber.
Yea,
the
dogs
are
greedy,
they
can
never
have
enough;
and
these
are
shepherds
that
cannot
understand:
they
have
all
turned
to
their
own
way,
each
one
to
his
gain,
from
every
quarter.
Come
ye,
say
they,
I
will
fetch
wine,
and
we
will
fill
ourselves
with
strong
drink;
and
tomorrow
shall
be
as
this
day,
a
day
great
beyond
measure.
The
righteous
perisheth
and
no
man
layeth
it
to
heart;
and
merciful
men
are
taken
away,
none
considering
that
the
righteous
is
taken
away
from
the
evil
to
come.
He
entereth
into
peace;
they
rest
in
their
beds,
each
one
that
walketh
in
his
uprightness.
But
draw
near
hither,
ye
sons
of
the
sorceress,
the
seed
of
the
adulterer
and
the
whore.
Against
whom
do
ye
sport
yourselves?
against
whom
make
ye
a
wide
mouth,
and
draw
out
the
tongue?
are
ye
not
children
of
transgression,
a
seed
of
falsehood,
ye
that
inflame
yourselves
among
the
oaks,
under
every
green
tree;
that
slay
the
children
in
the
valleys,
under
the
clefts
of
the
rocks?
Among
the
smooth
stones
of
the
valley
is
thy
portion;
they,
they
are
thy
lot:
even
to
them
hast
thou
poured
a
drink
offering,
thou
hast
offered
an
oblation.
Shall
I
be
appeased
for
these
things?
Upon
a
high
and
lofty
mountain
hast
thou
set
thy
bed:
thither
also
wentest
thou
up
to
offer
sacrifice.
And
behind
the
doors
and
the
posts
hast
thou
set
up
thy
memorial:
for
thou
hast
discovered
thyself
to
another
than
me,
and
art
gone
up;
thou
hast
enlarged
thy
bed,
and
made
thee
a
covenant
with
them;
thou
lovedst
their
bed
where
thou
sawest
it.
And
thou
wentest
to
the
king
with
ointment,
and
didst
increase
thy
perfumes,
and
didst
send
thine
ambassadors
far
off,
and
didst
debase
thyself
even
unto
hell.
Thou wast
wearied
with
the
length
of
thy
way;
yet
saidst
thou
not,
There
is
no
hope:
thou
didst
find
a quickening
of
thy
strength;
therefore
thou wast
not
faint.
And
of
whom
hast
thou
been
afraid
and
in
fear,
that
thou
liest,
and
hast
not
remembered
me,
nor
laid
it
to
thy
heart?
have
not
I
held
my
peace
even
of
long
time,
and
fearest
me
not?
I
will
declare
thy
righteousness;
and
as
for
thy
works,
they
shall
not
profit
thee.
When
thou
criest,
let
them
which
thou
hast
gathered
deliver
thee;
but
the
wind
shall
take
them,
a
breath
shall
carry
them
all
away:
but
he
that
putteth
his
trust
in
me
shall
possess
the
land,
and
shall
inherit
my
holy
mountain.
And
he
shall
say,
Cast
ye
up,
cast
ye
up,
prepare
the
way,
take
up
the
stumblingblock
out
of
the
way
of
my
people.
For
thus
saith
the
high
and
lofty
One
that
inhabiteth
eternity,
whose
name
is
Holy:
I
dwell
in
the
high
and
holy
place,
with
him
also
that
is
of
a
contrite
and
humble
spirit,
to
revive
the
spirit
of
the
humble,
and
to
revive
the
heart
of
the
contrite
ones.
For
I
will
not
contend
for
ever,
neither
will
I
be
always
wroth:
for
the
spirit
should
fail
before
me,
and
the
souls
which
I
have
made.
For
the
iniquity
of
his
covetousness
was
I
wroth
and
smote
him,
I
hid
my
face
and
was
wroth:
and
he
went
on
frowardly
in
the
way
of
his
heart.
I
have
seen
his
ways,
and
will
heal
him:
I
will
lead
him
also,
and
restore
comforts
unto
him
and
to
his
mourners.
I
create
the
fruit
of
the
lips:
Peace,
peace,
to
him
that
is
far
off
and
to
him
that
is
near,
saith
the
LORD;
and
I
will
heal
him.
But
the
wicked
are
like
the
troubled
sea;
for
it
cannot
rest,
and
its
waters
cast
up
mire
and
dirt.
There
is
no
peace,
saith
my
God,
to
the
wicked.
Cry
aloud,
spare
not,
lift
up
thy
voice
like
a
trumpet,
and
declare
unto
my
people
their
transgression,
and
to
the
house
of
Jacob
their
sins.
Yet
they
seek
me
daily,
and
delight
to
know
my
ways:
as
a
nation
that
did
righteousness
and
forsook
not
the
ordinance
of
their
God,
they
ask
of
me
righteous
ordinances,
they
delight
to
draw
near
unto
God.
Wherefore
have
we
fasted,
say
they,
and
thou
seest
not?
wherefore
have
we
afflicted
our
soul,
and
thou
takest
no
knowledge?
Behold,
in
the
day
of
your
fast
ye
find
your
own
pleasure,
and
exact
all
your
labours.
Behold,
ye
fast
for
strife
and
contention,
and
to
smite
with
the
fist
of
wickedness:
ye
fast
not
this
day
so
as
to
make
your
voice
to
be
heard
on
high.
Is
such
the
fast
that
I
have
chosen?
the
day
for
a
man
to
afflict
his
soul?
Is
it
to
bow
down
his
head
as
a
rush,
and
to
spread
sackcloth
and
ashes
under
him?
wilt
thou
call
this
a
fast,
and
an
acceptable
day
to
the
LORD?
Is
not
this
the
fast
that
I
have
chosen?
to
loose
the
bonds
of
wickedness,
to
undo
the
bands
of
the
yoke,
and
to
let
the
oppressed
go
free,
and
that
ye
break
every
yoke?
Is
it
not
to
deal
thy
bread
to
the
hungry,
and
that
thou
bring
the
poor
that
are
cast
out
to
thy
house?
when
thou
seest
the
naked,
that
thou
cover
him;
and
that
thou
hide
not
thyself
from
thine
own
flesh?
Then
shall
thy
light
break
forth
as
the
morning,
and
thy
healing
shall
spring
forth
speedily:
and
thy
righteousness
shall
go
before
thee;
the
glory
of
the
LORD
shall
be
thy rearward.
Then shalt
thou
call,
and
the
LORD
shall
answer;
thou shalt
cry,
and
he
shall
say,
Here
I
am.
If
thou
take
away
from
the
midst
of
thee
the
yoke,
the
putting
forth
of
the
finger,
and
speaking
wickedly;
and
if
thou
draw
out
thy
soul
to
the
hungry,
and
satisfy
the
afflicted
soul;
then
shall
thy
light
rise
in
darkness,
and
thine
obscurity
be
as
the
noonday:
and
the
LORD
shall
guide
thee
continually,
and
satisfy
thy
soul
in
dry
places,
and
make
strong
thy
bones;
and
thou shalt
be
like
a
watered
garden,
and
like
a
spring
of
water,
whose
waters
fail
not.
And
they
that
shall
be
of
thee
shall
build
the
old
waste
places:
thou shalt
raise
up
the
foundations
of
many
generations;
and
thou shalt
be
called
The
repairer
of
the
breach,
The
restorer
of
paths
to
dwell
in.
If
thou
turn
away
thy
foot
from
the
sabbath,
from
doing
thy
pleasure
on
my
holy
day;
and
call
the
sabbath
a
delight,
and
the
holy
of
the
LORD
honourable;
and shalt
honour
it,
not
doing
thine
own
ways,
nor
finding
thine
own
pleasure,
nor
speaking
thine
own
words:
then shalt
thou
delight
thyself
in
the
LORD;
and
I
will
make
thee
to
ride
upon
the
high
places
of
the
earth;
and
I
will
feed
thee
with
the
heritage
of
Jacob
thy
father:
for
the
mouth
of
the
LORD
hath
spoken
it.
Behold,
the
LORD’S
hand
is
not
shortened,
that
it
cannot
save;
neither
his
ear
heavy,
that
it
cannot
hear:
but
your
iniquities
have
separated
between
you
and
your
God,
and
your
sins
have
hid
his
face
from
you,
that
he
will
not
hear.
For
your
hands
are
defiled
with
blood,
and
your
fingers
with
iniquity;
your
lips
have
spoken
lies,
your
tongue muttereth
wickedness.
None sueth
in
righteousness,
and
none
pleadeth
in
truth:
they
trust
in
vanity,
and
speak
lies;
they
conceive
mischief,
and
bring
forth
iniquity.
They
hatch basilisks’
eggs,
and
weave
the
spider’s
web:
he
that
eateth
of
their
eggs
dieth,
and
that
which
is
crushed
breaketh
out
into
a
viper.
Their
webs
shall
not
become
garments,
neither
shall
they
cover
themselves
with
their
works:
their
works
are
works
of
iniquity,
and
the
act
of
violence
is
in
their
hands.
Their
feet
run
to
evil,
and
they
make
haste
to
shed
innocent
blood:
their
thoughts
are
thoughts
of
iniquity;
desolation
ard
destruction
are
in
their
paths.
The
way
of
peace
they
know
not;
and
there
is
no
judgment
in
their
goings:
they
have
made
them
crooked
paths;
whosoever
goeth
therein
doth
not
know
peace.
Therefore
is
judgment
far
from
us,
neither
doth
righteousness
overtake
us:
we
look
for
light,
but
behold
darkness;
for
brightness,
but
we
walk
in
obscurity.
We
grope
for
the
wall
like
the
blind,
yea,
we
grope
as
they
that
have
no
eyes:
we
stumble
at
noonday
as
in
the
twilight;
among
them
that
are
lusty
we
are
as
dead
men.
We
roar
all
like
bears,
and
mourn
sore
like
doves:
we
look
for
judgment,
but
there
is
none;
for
salvation,
but
it
is
far
off
from
us.
For
our
transgressions
are
multiplied
before
thee,
and
our
sins
testify
against
us:
for
our
transgressions
are
with
us,
and
as
for
our
iniquities,
we
know
them:
in
transgressing
and
denying
the
LORD,
and
turning
away
from
following
our
God,
speaking
oppression
and
revolt,
conceiving
and
uttering
from
the
heart
words
of
falsehood.
And
judgment
is
turned
away
backward,
and
righteousness
standeth
afar
off:
for
truth
is
fallen
in
the
street,
and
uprightness
cannot
enter.
Yea,
truth
is
lacking;
and
he
that
departeth
from
evil
maketh
himself
a
prey:
and
the
LORD
saw
it,
and
it
displeased
him
that
there
was
no
judgment.
And
he
saw
that
there
was
no
man,
and
wondered
that
there
was
no
intercessor:
therefore
his
own
arm
brought
salvation
unto
him;
and
his
righteousness,
it
upheld
him.
And
he
put
on
righteousness
as
a
breastplate,
and
an
helmet
of
salvation
upon
his
head;
and
he
put
on
garments
of
vengeance
for
clothing,
and
was
clad
with
zeal
as
a
cloke.
According
to
their
deeds,
accordingly
he
will
repay,
fury
to
his
adversaries,
recompence
to
his
enemies;
to
the
islands
he
will
repay
recompence.
So
shall
they
fear
the
name
of
the
LORD
from
the
west,
and
his
glory
from
the
rising
of
the
sun:
for
he
shall
come
as
a
rushing
stream,
which
the
breath
of
the
LORD
driveth.
And
a
redeemer
shall
come
to
Zion,
and
unto
them
that
turn
from
transgression
in
Jacob,
saith
the
LORD.
And
as
for
me,
this
is
my
covenant
with
them,
saith
the
LORD:
my
spirit
that
is
upon
thee,
and
my
words
which
I
have
put
in
thy
mouth,
shall
not
depart
out
of
thy
mouth,
nor
out
of
the
mouth
of
thy
seed,
nor
out
of
the
mouth
of
thy
seed’s
seed,
saith
the
LORD,
from
henceforth
and
for
ever.
Arise,
shine;
for
thy
light
is
come,
and
the
glory
of
the
LORD
is
risen
upon
thee.
For,
behold,
darkness
shall
cover
the
earth,
and gross
darkness
the
peoples:
but
the
LORD
shall
arise
upon
thee,
and
his
glory
shall
be
seen
upon
thee.
And
nations
shall
come
to
thy
light,
and
kings
to
the
brightness
of
thy
rising.
Lift
up
thine
eyes
round
about,
and
see:
they
all
gather
themselves
together,
they
come
to
thee:
thy
sons
shall
come
from
far,
and
thy
daughters
shall
be
carried
in
the
arms.
Then
thou shalt
see
and
be
lightened,
and
thine
heart
shall
tremble
and
be
enlarged;
because
the
abundance
of
the
sea
shall
be
turned
unto
thee,
the
wealth
of
the
nations
shall
come
unto
thee.
The
multitude
of
camels
shall
cover
thee,
the
dromedaries
of
Midian
and
Ephah;
they
all
shall
come
from
Sheba:
they
shall
bring
gold
and
frankincense,
and
shall
proclaim
the
praises
of
the
LORD.
All
the
flocks
of
Kedar
shall
be
gathered
together
unto
thee,
the
rams
of
Nebaioth
shall
minister
unto
thee:
they
shall
come
up
with
acceptance
on
mine
altar,
and
I
will
glorify
the
house
of
my
glory.
Who
are
these
that
fly
as
a
cloud,
and
as
the
doves
to
their
windows?
Surely
the
isles
shall
wait
for
me,
and
the
ships
of
Tarshish
first,
to
bring
thy
sons
from
far,
their
silver
and
their
gold
with
them,
for
the
name
of
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
for
the
Holy
One
of
Israel,
because
he
hath
glorified
thee.
And
strangers
shall
build
up
thy
walls,
and
their
kings
shall
minister
unto
thee:
for
in
my
wrath
I
smote
thee,
but
in
my
favour
have
I
had
mercy
on
thee.
Thy
gates
also
shall
be
open
continually;
they
shall
not
be
shut
day
nor
night;
that
men
may
bring
unto
thee
the
wealth
of
the
nations;
and
their
kings
led
with
them.
For
that
nation
and
kingdom
that
will
not
serve
thee
shall
perish;
yea,
those
nations
shall
be
utterly
wasted.
The
glory
of
Lebanon
shall
come
unto
thee,
the
fir
tree,
the
pine,
and
the
box
tree
together;
to
beautify
the
place
of
my
sanctuary;
and
I
will
make
the
place
of
my
feet
glorious.
And
the
sons
of
them
that
afflicted
thee
shall
come
bending
unto
thee;
and
all
they
that
despised
thee
shall
bow
themselves
down
at
the
soles
of
thy
feet;
and
they
shall
call
thee
The
city
of
the
LORD,
The
Zion
of
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
Whereas
thou
hast
been
forsaken
and
hated,
so
that
no
man
passed
through
thee,
I
will
make
thee
an
eternal
excellency,
a
joy
of
many
generations.
Thou shalt
also
suck
the
milk
of
the
nations,
and shalt
suck
the
breast
of
kings:
and
thou shalt
know
that
I
the
LORD
am
thy
saviour,
and
thy
redeemer,
the
Mighty
One
of
Jacob.
For
brass
I
will
bring
gold,
and
for
iron
I
will
bring
silver,
and
for
wood
brass,
and
for
stones
iron:
I
will
also
make
thy
officers
peace,
and
thine
exactors
righteousness.
Violence
shall
no
more
be
heard
in
thy
land,
desolation
nor
destruction
within
thy
borders;
but
thou shalt
call
thy
walls
Salvation,
and
thy
gates
Praise.
The
sun
shall
be
no
more
thy
light
by
day;
neither
for
brightness
shall
the
moon
give
light
unto
thee:
but
the
LORD
shall
be
unto
thee
an
everlasting
light,
and
thy
God
thy
glory.
Thy
sun
shall
no
more
go
down,
neither
shall
thy
moon
withdraw
itself:
for
the
LORD
shall
be
thine
everlasting
light,
and
the
days
of
thy
mourning
shall
be
ended.
Thy
people
also
shall
be
all
righteous,
they
shall
inherit
the
land
for
ever;
the
branch
of
my
planting,
the
work
of
my
hands,
that
I
may
be
glorified.
The
little
one
shall
become
a
thousand,
and
the
small
one
a
strong
nation:
I
the
LORD
will
hasten
it
in
its
time.
The
spirit
of
the
Lord
GOD
is
upon
me;
because
the
LORD
hath
anointed
me
to
preach
good
tidings
unto
the
meek;
he
hath
sent
me
to
bind
up
the
brokenhearted,
to
proclaim
liberty
to
the
captives,
and
the
opening
of
the
prison
to
them
that
are
bound;
to
proclaim
the
acceptable
year
of
the
LORD,
and
the
day
of
vengeance
of
our
God;
to
comfort
all
that
mourn;
to
appoint
unto
them
that
mourn
in
Zion,
to
give
unto
them
a
garland
for
ashes,
the
oil
of
joy
for
mourning,
the
garment
of
praise
for
the
spirit
of
heaviness;
that
they
might
be
called
trees
of
righteousness,
the
planting
of
the
LORD,
that
he
might
be
glorified.
And
they
shall
build
the
old
wastes,
they
shall
raise
up
the
former
desolations,
and
they
shall
repair
the
waste
cities,
the
desolations
of
many
generations.
And
strangers
shall
stand
and
feed
your
flocks,
and
aliens
shall
be
your
plowmen
and
your
vinedressers.
But
ye
shall
be
named
the
priests
of
the
LORD:
men
shall
call
you
the
ministers
of
our
God:
ye
shall
eat
the
wealth
of
the
nations,
and
in
their
glory
shall
ye
boast
yourselves.
For
your
shame
ye
shall
have
double;
and
for
confusion
they
shall
rejoice
in
their
portion:
therefore
in
their
land
they
shall
possess
double:
everlasting
joy
shall
be
unto
them.
For
I
the
LORD
love
judgment,
I
hate
robbery
with
iniquity;
and
I
will
give
them
their
recompence
in
truth,
and
I
will
make
an
everlasting
covenant
with
them.
And
their
seed
shall
be
known
among
the
nations,
and
their
offspring
among
the
peoples:
all
that
see
them
shall
acknowledge
them,
that
they
are
the
seed
which
the
LORD
hath
blessed.
I
will
greatly
rejoice
in
the
LORD,
my
soul
shall
be
joyful
in
my
God;
for
he
hath
clothed
me
with
the
garments
of
salvation,
he
hath
covered
me
with
the
robe
of
righteousness,
as
a
bridegroom
decketh
himself
with
a
garland,
and
as
a
bride
adorneth
herself
with
her
jewels.
For
as
the
earth
bringeth
forth
her
bud,
and
as
the
garden
causeth
the
things
that
are
sown
in
it
to
spring
forth;
so
the
Lord
God
will
cause
righteousness
and
praise
to
spring
forth
before
all
the
nations.
For
Zion’s
sake
will
I
not
hold
my
peace,
and
for
Jerusalem’s
sake
I
will
not
rest,
until
her
righteousness
go
forth
as
brightness,
and
her
salvation
as
a
lamp
that
burneth.
And
the
nations
shall
see
thy
righteousness,
and
all
kings
thy
glory:
and
thou shalt
be
called
by
a
new
name,
which
the
mouth
of
the
LORD
shall
name.
Thou shalt
also
be
a
crown
of
beauty
in
the
hand
of
the
LORD,
and
a
royal
diadem
in
the
hand
of
thy
God.
Thou shalt
no
more
be
termed
Forsaken;
neither
shall
thy
land
any
more
be
termed
Desolate:
but
thou shalt
be
called
Hephzi-bah,
and
thy
land
Beulah:
for
the
LORD
delighteth
in
thee,
and
thy
land
shall
be
married.
For
as
a
young
man
marrieth
a
virgin,
so
shall
thy
sons
marry
thee:
and
as
the
bridegroom
rejoiceth
over
the
bride,
so
shall
thy
God
rejoice
over
thee.
I
have
set
watchmen
upon
thy
walls,
O
Jerusalem;
they
shall
never
hold
their
peace
day
nor
night:
ye
that
are
the
LORD’S remembrancers,
take
ye
no
rest,
and
give
him
no
rest,
till
he
establish,
and
till
he
make
Jerusalem
a
praise
in
the
earth.
The
LORD
hath
sworn
by
his
right
hand,
and
by
the
arm
of
his
strength,
Surely
I
will
no
more
give
thy
corn
to
be
meat
for
thine
enemies;
and
strangers
shall
not
drink
thy
wine,
for
the
which
thou
hast
laboured:
but
they
that
have garnered
it
shall
eat
it,
and
praise
the
LORD;
and
they
that
have
gathered
it
shall
drink
it
in
the
courts
of
my
sanctuary.
Go
through,
go
through
the
gates;
prepare
ye
the
way
of
the
people;
cast
up,
cast
up
the
highway;
gather
out
the
stones;
lift
up
an
ensign
for
the
peoples.
Behold,
the
LORD
hath
proclaimed
unto
the
end
of
the
earth,
Say
ye
to
the
daughter
of
Zion,
Behold,
thy
salvation
cometh;
behold,
his
reward
is
with
him,
and
his
recompence
before
him.
And
they
shall
call
them
The
holy
people,
The
redeemed
of
the
LORD:
and
thou shalt
be
called
Sought
out,
A
city
not
forsaken.
Who
is
this
that
cometh
from
Edom,
with
dyed
garments
from
Bozrah?
this
that
is
glorious
in
his
apparel,
marching
in
the
greatness
of
his
strength?
I
that
speak
in
righteousness,
mighty
to
save.
Wherefore
art
thou
red
in
thine
apparel,
and
thy
garments
like
him
that
treadeth
in
the
winefat?
I
have
trodden
the
winepress
alone;
and
of
the
peoples
there
was
no
man
with
me:
yea,
I
trod
them
in
mine
anger,
and
trampled
them
in
my
fury;
and
their
lifeblood
is
sprinkled
upon
my
garments,
and
I
have
stained
all
my
raiment.
For
the
day
of
vengeance
was
in
mine
heart,
and
the
year
of
my
redeemed
is
come.
And
I
looked,
and
there
was
none
to
help;
and
I
wondered
that
there
was
none
to
uphold:
therefore
mine
own
arm
brought
salvation
unto
me;
and
my
fury,
it
upheld
me.
And
I
trod
down
the
peoples
in
mine
anger,
and
made
them
drunk
in
my
fury,
and
I
poured
out
their
lifeblood
on
the
earth.
I
will
make
mention
of
the
lovingkindnesses
of
the
LORD,
and
the
praises
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
the
LORD
hath
bestowed
on
us;
and
the
great
goodness
toward
the
house
of
Israel,
which
he
hath
bestowed
on
them
according
to
his
mercies,
and
according
to
the
multitude
of
his
lovingkindnesses.
For
he
said,
Surely,
they
are
my
people,
children
that
will
not
deal
falsely:
so
he
was
their
saviour.
In
all
their
affliction
he
was
afflicted,
and
the
angel
of
his
presence
saved
them:
in
his
love
and
in
his
pity
he
redeemed
them;
and
he
bare
them,
and
carried
them
all
the
days
of
old.
But
they
rebelled,
and
grieved
his
holy
spirit:
therefore
he
was
turned
to
be
their
enemy,
and
himself
fought
against
them.
Then
he
remembered
the
days
of
old,
Moses,
and
his
people,
saying,
Where
is
he
that
brought
them
up
out
of
the
sea
with
the
shepherds
of
his
flock?
where
is
he
that
put
his
holy
spirit
in
the
midst
of
them?
that
caused
his
glorious
arm
to
go
at
the
right
hand
of
Moses?
that
divided
the
water
before
them,
to
make
himself
an
everlasting
name?
that
led
them
through
the
depths,
as
an
horse
in
the
wilderness,
that
they
stumbled
not?
As
the
cattle
that
go
down
into
the
valley,
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
caused
them
to
rest:
so
didst
thou
lead
thy
people,
to
make
thyself
a
glorious
name.
Look
down
from
heaven,
and
behold
from
the
habitation
of
thy
holiness
and
of
thy
glory:
where
is
thy
zeal
and
thy
mighty
acts?
the yearning
of
thy
bowels
and
thy
compassions
are
restrained
toward
me.
For
thou
art
our
father,
though
Abraham
knoweth
us
not,
and
Israel
doth
not
acknowledge
us:
thou,
O
LORD,
art
our
father;
our
redeemer
from
everlasting
is
thy
name.
O
LORD,
why
dost
thou
make
us
to
err
from
thy
ways,
and hardenest
our
heart
from
thy
fear?
Return
for
thy
servants’
sake,
the
tribes
of
thine
inheritance.
Thy
holy
people
possessed
it
but
a
little
while:
our
adversaries
have
trodden
down
thy
sanctuary.
We
are
become
as
they
over
whom
thou
never
barest
rule;
as
they
that
were
not
called
by
thy
name.
Oh
that
thou
wouldest
rend
the
heavens,
that
thou
wouldest
come
down,
that
the
mountains
might
flow
down
at
thy
presence;
as
when
fire
kindleth
the
brushwood,
and
the
fire
causeth
the
waters
to
boil:
to
make
thy
name
known
to
thine
adversaries,
that
the
nations
may
tremble
at
thy
presence.
When
thou
didst
terrible
things
which
we
looked
not
for,
thou
camest
down,
the
mountains
flowed
down
at
thy
presence.
For
from
of
old
men
have
not
heard,
nor
perceived
by
the
ear,
neither
hath
the
eye
seen
a
God
beside
thee,
which
worketh
for
him
that
waiteth
for
him.
Thou
meetest
him
that
rejoiceth
and
worketh
righteousness,
those
that
remember
thee
in
thy
ways:
behold,
thou wast
wroth,
and
we
sinned:
in
them
have
we
been
of
long
time,
and
shall
we
be
saved?
For
we
are
all
become
as
one
that
is
unclean,
and
all
our
righteousnesses
are
as
a
polluted
garment:
and
we
all
do
fade
as
a
leaf;
and
our
iniquities,
like
the
wind,
take
us
away.
And
there
is
none
that
calleth
upon
thy
name,
that
stirreth
up
himself
to
take
hold
of
thee:
for
thou
hast
hid
thy
face
from
us,
and
hast
consumed
us
by
means
of
our
iniquities.
But
now,
O
LORD,
thou
art
our
father;
we
are
the
clay,
and
thou
our
potter;
and
we
all
are
the
work
of
thy
hand.
Be
not
wroth
very
sore,
O
LORD,
neither
remember
iniquity
for
ever:
behold,
look,
we
beseech
thee,
we
are
all
thy
people.
Thy
holy
cities
are
become
a
wilderness,
Zion
is
become
a
wilderness,
Jerusalem
a
desolation.
Our
holy
and
our
beautiful
house,
where
our
fathers
praised
thee,
is
burned
with
fire;
and
all
our
pleasant
things
are
laid
waste.
Wilt
thou
refrain
thyself
for
these
things,
O
LORD?
wilt
thou
hold
thy
peace,
and
afflict
us
very
sore?
I
AM
inquired
of
by
them
that
asked
not
for
me;
I
am
found
of
them
that
sought
me
not:
I
said,
Behold
me,
behold
me,
unto
a
nation
that
was
not
called
by
my
name.
I
have
spread
out
my
hands
all
the
day
unto
a
rebellious
people,
which
walketh
in
a
way
that
is
not
good,
after
their
own
thoughts;
a
people
that provoketh
me
to
my
face
continually,
sacrificing
in
gardens,
and
burning
incense
upon
bricks;
which
sit
among
the
graves,
and
lodge
in
the
secret
places;
which
eat
swine’s
flesh,
and
broth
of
abominable
things
is
in
their
vessels;
which
say,
Stand
by
thyself,
come
not
near
to
me,
for
I
am
holier
than
thou:
these
are
a
smoke
in
my
nose,
a
fire
that
burneth
all
the
day.
Behold,
it
is
written
before
me:
I
will
not
keep
silence,
but
will
recompense,
yea,
I
will
recompense
into
their
bosom,
your
own
iniquities,
and
the
iniquities
of
your
fathers
together,
saith
the
LORD,
which
have
burned
incense
upon
the
mountains,
and
blasphemed
me
upon
the
hills:
therefore
will
I
first
measure
their
work
into
their
bosom.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
As
the
new
wine
is
found
in
the
cluster,
and
one
saith,
Destroy
it
not,
for
a
blessing
is
in
it:
so
will
I
do
for
my
servants’
sakes,
that
I
may
not
destroy
them
all.
And
I
will
bring
forth
a
seed
out
of
Jacob,
and
out
of
Judah
an
inheritor
of
my
mountains:
and
my
chosen
shall
inherit
it,
and
my
servants
shall
dwell
there.
And
Sharon
shall
be
a
fold
of
flocks,
and
the
valley
of
Achor
a
place
for
herds
to
lie
down
in,
for
my
people
that
have
sought
me.
But
ye
that
forsake
the
LORD,
that
forget
my
holy
mountain,
that
prepare
a
table
for
Fortune,
and
that
fill
up
mingled
wine
unto
Destiny;
I
will
destine
you
to
the
sword,
and
ye
shall
all
bow
down
to
the
slaughter:
because
when
I
called,
ye
did
not
answer;
when
I
spake,
ye
did
not
hear;
but
ye
did
that
which
was
evil
in
mine
eyes,
and
chose
that
wherein
I
delighted
not.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
Behold,
my
servants
shall
eat,
but
ye
shall
be
hungry:
behold,
my
servants
shall
drink,
but
ye
shall
be
thirsty:
behold,
my
servants
shall
rejoice,
but
ye
shall
be
ashamed:
behold,
my
servants
shall
sing
for
joy
of
heart,
but
ye
shall
cry
for
sorrow
of
heart,
and
shall
howl
for
vexation
of
spirit.
And
ye
shall
leave
your
name
for
a
curse
unto
my
chosen,
and
the
Lord
GOD
shall
slay
thee;
and
he
shall
call
his
servants
by
another
name:
so
that
he
who
blesseth
himself
in
the
earth
shall
bless
himself
in
the
God
of
truth;
and
he
that
sweareth
in
the
earth
shall
swear
by
the
God
of
truth;
because
the
former
troubles
are
forgotten,
and
because
they
are
hid
from
mine
eyes.
For,
behold,
I
create
new
heavens
and
a
new
earth:
and
the
former
things
shall
not
be
remembered,
nor
come
into
mind.
But
be
ye
glad
and
rejoice
for
ever
in
that
which
I
create:
for,
behold,
I
create
Jerusalem
a
rejoicing,
and
her
people
a
joy.
And
I
will
rejoice
in
Jerusalem,
and
joy
in
my
people:
and
the
voice
of
weeping
shall
be
no
more
heard
in
her,
nor
the
voice
of
crying.
There
shall
be
no
more
thence
an
infant
of
days,
nor
an
old
man
that
hath
not
filled
his
days:
for
the
child
shall
die
an
hundred
years
old,
and
the
sinner
being
an
hundred
years
old
shall
be
accursed.
And
they
shall
build
houses,
and
inhabit
them;
and
they
shall
plant
vineyards,
and
eat
the
fruit
of
them.
They
shall
not
build,
and
another
inhabit;
they
shall
not
plant,
and
another
eat:
for
as
the
days
of
a
tree
shall
be
the
days
of
my
people,
and
my
chosen
shall
long
enjoy
the
work
of
their
hands.
They
shall
not
labour
in
vain,
nor
bring
forth
for
calamity;
for
they
are
the
seed
of
the
blessed
of
the
LORD,
and
their
offspring
with
them.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
that,
before
they
call,
I
will
answer;
and
while
they
are
yet
speaking,
I
will
hear.
The
wolf
and
the
lamb
shall
feed
together,
and
the
lion
shall
eat
straw
like
the
ox:
and
dust
shall
be
the
serpent’s
meat.
They
shall
not
hurt
nor
destroy
in
all
my
holy
mountain,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD;
The
heaven
is
my
throne,
and
the
earth
is
my
footstool:
what
manner
of
house
will
ye
build
unto
me?
and
what
place
shall
be
my
rest?
For
all
these
things
hath
mine
hand
made,
and
so
all
these
things
came
to
be,
saith
the
LORD:
but
to
this
man
will
I
look,
even
to
him
that
is
poor
and
of
a
contrite
spirit,
and
that
trembleth
at
my
word.
He
that
killeth
an
ox
is
as
he
that
slayeth
a
man;
he
that
sacrificeth
a
lamb,
as
he
that
breaketh
a
dog’s
neck;
he
that
offereth
an
oblation,
as
he
that
offereth
swine’s
blood;
he
that
burneth
frankincense,
as
he
that
blesseth
an
idol:
yea,
they
have
chosen
their
own
ways,
and
their
soul
delighteth
in
their
abominations;
I
also
will
choose
their
delusions,
and
will
bring
their
fears
upon
them;
because
when
I
called,
none
did
answer;
when
I
spake,
they
did
not
hear:
but
they
did
that
which
was
evil
in
mine
eyes,
and
chose
that
wherein
I
delighted
not.
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
ye
that
tremble
at
his
word:
Your
brethren
that
hate
you,
that
cast
you
out
for
my
name’s
sake,
have
said,
Let
the
LORD
be
glorified,
that
we
may
see
your
joy;
but
they
shall
be
ashamed.
A
voice
of
tumult
from
the
city,
a
voice
from
the
temple,
a
voice
of
the
LORD
that
rendereth
recompence
to
his
enemies.
Before
she
travailed,
she
brought
forth;
before
her
pain
came,
she
was
delivered
of
a
man
child.
Who
hath
heard
such
a
thing?
who
hath
seen
such
things?
Shall
a
land
be
born
in
one
day?
shall
a
nation
be
brought
forth
at
once?
for
as
soon
as
Zion
travailed,
she
brought
forth
her
children.
Shall
I
bring
to
the
birth,
and
not
cause
to
bring
forth?
saith
the
LORD:
shall
I
that
cause
to
bring
forth
shut
the
womb?
saith
thy
God.
Rejoice
ye
with
Jerusalem,
and
be
glad
for
her,
all
ye
that
love
her:
rejoice
for
joy
with
her,
all
ye
that
mourn
over
her:
that
ye
may
suck
and
be
satisfied
with
the
breasts
of
her
consolations;
that
ye
may
milk
out,
and
be
delighted
with
the
abundance
of
her
glory.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
extend
peace
to
her
like
a
river,
and
the
glory
of
the
nations
like
an
overflowing
stream,
and
ye
shall
suck
thereof;
ye
shall
be
borne
upon
the
side,
and
shall
be
dandled
upon
the
knees.
As
one
whom
his
mother
comforteth,
so
will
I
comfort
you;
and
ye
shall
be
comforted
in
Jerusalem.
And
ye
shall
see
it,
and
your
heart
shall
rejoice,
and
your
bones
shall
flourish
like
the
tender
grass:
and
the
hand
of
the
LORD
shall
be
known
toward
his
servants,
and
he
will
have
indignation
against
his
enemies.
For,
behold,
the
LORD
will
come
with
fire,
and
his
chariots
shall
be
like
the
whirlwind;
to
render
his
anger
with
fury,
and
his
rebuke
with
flames
of
fire.
For
by
fire
will
the
LORD
plead,
and
by
his
sword,
with
all
flesh:
and
the
slain
of
the
LORD
shall
be
many.
They
that
sanctify
themselves
and
purify
themselves
to
go
unto
the
gardens,
behind
one
in
the
midst,
eating
swine’s
flesh,
and
the
abomination,
and
the
mouse;
they
shall
come
to
an
end
together,
saith
the
LORD.
For
I
know
their
works
and
their
thoughts:
the
time
cometh,
that
I
will
gather
all
nations
and
tongues;
and
they
shall
come,
and
shall
see
my
glory.
And
I
will
set
a
sign
among
them,
and
I
will
send
such
as
escape
of
them
unto
the
nations,
to
Tarshish,
Pul
and
Lud,
that
draw
the
bow,
to
Tubal
and
Javan,
to
the
isles
afar
off,
that
have
not
heard
my
fame,
neither
have
seen
my
glory;
and
they
shall
declare
my
glory
among
the
nations.
And
they
shall
bring
all
your
brethren
out
of
all
the
nations
for
an
offering
unto
the
LORD,
upon
horses,
and
in
chariots,
and
in
litters,
and
upon
mules,
and
upon
swift
beasts,
to
my
holy
mountain
Jerusalem,
saith
the
LORD,
as
the
children
of
Israel
bring
their
offering
in
a
clean
vessel
into
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
of
them
also
will
I
take
for
priests
and
for
Levites,
saith
the
LORD.
For
as
the
new
heavens
and
the
new
earth,
which
I
will
make,
shall
remain
before
me,
saith
the
LORD,
so
shall
your
seed
and
your
name
remain.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
from
one
new
moon
to
another,
and
from
one
sabbath
to
another,
shall
all
flesh
come
to
worship
before
me,
saith
the
LORD.
And
they
shall
go
forth,
and
look
upon
the
carcases
of
the
men
that
have
transgressed
against
me:
for
their
worm
shall
not
die,
neither
shall
their
fire
be
quenched;
and
they
shall
be
an
abhorring
unto
all
flesh.
Jeremiah
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET JEREMIAH.
JEREMIAH
Jer
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET
JEREMIAH.
The
words
of
Jeremiah
the
son
of
Hilkiah,
of
the
priests
that
were
in
Anathoth
in
the
land
of
Benjamin:
to
whom
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
in
the
days
of
Josiah
the
son
of
Amon,
king
of
Judah,
in
the
thirteenth
year
of
his
reign.
It
came
also
in
the
days
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah,
unto
the
end
of
the
eleventh
year
of
Zedekiah
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah;
unto
the
carrying
away
of
Jerusalem
captive
in
the
fifth
month.
Now
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Before
I
formed
thee
in
the
belly
I
knew
thee,
and
before
thou
camest
forth
out
of
the
womb
I
sanctified
thee;
I
have
appointed
thee
a
prophet
unto
the
nations.
Then
said
I,
Ah,
Lord
GOD!
behold,
I
cannot
speak:
for
I
am
a
child.
But
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Say
not,
I
am
a
child:
for
to
whomsoever
I
shall
send
thee
thou shalt
go,
and
whatsoever
I
shall
command
thee
thou shalt
speak.
Be
not
afraid
because
of
them:
for
I
am
with
thee
to
deliver
thee,
saith
the
LORD.
Then
the
LORD
put
forth
his
hand,
and
touched
my
mouth;
and
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Behold,
I
have
put
my
words
in
thy
mouth:
see,
I
have
this
day
set
thee
over
the
nations
and
over
the
kingdoms,
to
pluck
up
and
to
break
down,
and
to
destroy
and
to
overthrow;
to
build,
and
to
plant.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Jeremiah,
what
seest
thou?
And
I
said,
I
see
a
rod
of
an
almond
tree.
Then
said
the
LORD
unto
me,
Thou
hast
well
seen:
for
I
watch
over
my
word
to
perform
it.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me
the
second
time,
saying,
What
seest
thou?
And
I
said,
I
see
a
seething
caldron;
and
the
face
thereof
is
from
the
north.
Then
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Out
of
the
north
evil
shall
break
forth
upon
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land.
For,
lo,
I
will
call
all
the
families
of
the
kingdoms
of
the
north,
saith
the
LORD;
and
they
shall
come,
and
they
shall
set
every
one
his
throne
at
the
entering
of
the
gates
of
Jerusalem,
and
against
all
the
walls
thereof
round
about,
and
against
all
the
cities
of
Judah.
And
I
will
utter
my
judgments
against
them
touching
all
their
wickedness;
in
that
they
have
forsaken
me,
and
have
burned
incense
unto
other
gods,
and
worshipped
the
works
of
their
own
hands.
Thou
therefore
gird
up
thy
loins,
and
arise,
and
speak
unto
them
all
that
I
command
thee:
be
not
dismayed
at
them,
lest
I
dismay
thee
before
them.
For,
behold,
I
have
made
thee
this
day
a
defenced
city,
and
an
iron
pillar,
and
brasen
walls,
against
the
whole
land,
against
the
kings
of
Judah,
against
the
princes
thereof,
against
the
priests
thereof,
and
against
the
people
of
the
land.
And
they
shall
fight
against
thee;
but
they
shall
not
prevail
against
thee:
for
I
am
with
thee,
saith
the
LORD,
to
deliver
thee.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
me,
saying,
Go,
and
cry
in
the
ears
of
Jerusalem,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
I
remember
for
thee
the
kindness
of
thy
youth,
the
love
of
thine
espousals;
how
thou
wentest
after
me
in
the
wilderness,
in
a
land
that
was
not
sown.
Israel
was
holiness
unto
the
LORD,
the
firstfruits
of
his
increase:
all
that
devour
him
shall
be
held
guilty;
evil
shall
come
upon
them,
saith
the
LORD.
Hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD,
O
house
of
Jacob,
and
all
the
families
of
the
house
of
Israel:
thus
saith
the
LORD,
What
unrighteousness
have
your
fathers
found
in
me,
that
they
are
gone
far
from
me,
and
have
walked
after
vanity,
and
are
become
vain?
Neither
said
they,
Where
is
the
LORD
that
brought
us
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt;
that
led
us
through
the
wilderness,
through
a
land
of
deserts
and
of
pits,
through
a
land
of
drought
and
of
the
shadow
of
death,
through
a
land
that
none
passed
through,
and
where
no
man
dwelt?
And
I
brought
you
into
a
plentiful
land,
to
eat
the
fruit
thereof
and
the
goodness
thereof;
but
when
ye
entered,
ye
defiled
my
land,
and
made
mine
heritage
an
abomination.
The
priests
said
not,
Where
is
the
LORD?
and
they
that
handle
the
law
knew
me
not:
the
rulers
also
transgressed
against
me,
and
the
prophets
prophesied
by
Baal,
and
walked
after
things
that
do
not
profit.
Wherefore
I
will
yet
plead
with
you,
saith
the
LORD,
and
with
your
children’s
children
will
I
plead.
For
pass
over
to
the
isles
of
Kittim,
and
see;
and
send
unto
Kedar,
and
consider
diligently;
and
see
if
there
hath
been
such
a
thing.
Hath
a
nation
changed
their
gods,
which
yet
are
no
gods?
but
my
people
have
changed
their
glory
for
that
which
doth
not
profit.
Be
astonished,
O
ye
heavens,
at
this,
and
be
horribly
afraid,
be
ye
very
desolate,
saith
the
LORD.
For
my
people
have
committed
two
evils;
they
have
forsaken
me
the
fountain
of
living
waters,
and
hewed
them
out
cisterns,
broken
cisterns,
that
can
hold
no
water.
Is
Israel
a
servant?
is
he
a
homeborn
slave?
why
is
he
become
a
prey?
The
young
lions
have
roared
upon
him,
and
yelled:
and
they
have
made
his
land
waste;
his
cities
are
burned
up,
without
inhabitant.
The
children
also
of
Noph
and
Tahpanhes
have
broken
the
crown
of
thy
head.
Hast
thou
not
procured
this
unto
thyself,
in
that
thou
hast
forsaken
the
LORD
thy
God,
when
he
led
thee
by
the
way?
And
now
what
hast
thou
to
do
in
the
way
to
Egypt,
to
drink
the
waters
of
Shihor?
or
what
hast
thou
to
do
in
the
way
to
Assyria,
to
drink
the
waters
of
the
River?
Thine
own
wickedness
shall
correct
thee,
and
thy
backslidings
shall
reprove
thee:
know
therefore
and
see
that
it
is
an
evil
thing
and
a
bitter,
that
thou
hast
forsaken
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
that
my
fear
is
not
in
thee,
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts.
For
of
old
time
I
have
broken
thy
yoke,
and
burst
thy
bands;
and
thou
saidst,
I
will
not
serve;
for
upon
every
high
hill
and
under
every
green
tree
thou
didst
bow
thyself,
playing
the
harlot.
Yet
I
had
planted
thee
a
noble
vine,
wholly
a
right
seed:
how
then
art
thou
turned
into
the
degenerate
plant
of
a
strange
vine
unto
me?
For
though
thou
wash
thee
with
lye,
and
take
thee
much
soap,
yet
thine
iniquity
is
marked
before
me,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
How
canst
thou
say,
I
am
not
defiled,
I
have
not
gone
after
the
Baalim?
see
thy
way
in
the
valley,
know
what
thou
hast
done:
thou
art
a
swift
dromedary
traversing
her
ways;
a
wild
ass
used
to
the
wilderness,
that snuffeth
up
the
wind
in
her
desire;
in
her
occasion
who
can
turn
her
away?
all
they
that
seek
her
will
not
weary
themselves;
in
her
month
they
shall
find
her.
Withhold
thy
foot
from
being
unshod,
and
thy
throat
from
thirst:
but
thou
saidst,
There
is
no
hope:
no;
for
I
have
loved
strangers,
and
after
them
will
I
go.
As
the
thief
is
ashamed
when
he
is
found,
so
is
the
house
of
Israel
ashamed;
they,
their
kings,
their
princes,
and
their
priests,
and
their
prophets;
which
say
to
a
stock,
Thou
art
my
father;
and
to
a
stone,
Thou
hast
brought
me
forth:
for
they
have
turned
their
back
unto
me,
and
not
their
face:
but
in
the
time
of
their
trouble
they
will
say,
Arise,
and
save
us.
But
where
are
thy
gods
that
thou
hast
made
thee?
let
them
arise,
if
they
can
save
thee
in
the
time
of
thy
trouble:
for
according
to
the
number
of
thy
cities
are
thy
gods,
O
Judah.
Wherefore
will
ye
plead
with
me?
ye
all
have
transgressed
against
me,
saith
the
LORD.
In
vain
have
I
smitten
your
children;
they
received
no
correction:
your
own
sword
hath
devoured
your
prophets,
like
a
destroying
lion.
O
generation,
see
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD.
Have
I
been
a
wilderness
unto
Israel?
or
a
land
of
thick
darkness?
wherefore
say
my
people,
We
are
broken
loose;
we
will
come
no
more
unto
thee?
Can
a
maid
forget
her
ornaments,
or
a
bride
her
attire?
yet
my
people
have
forgotten
me
days
without
number.
How
trimmest
thou
thy
way
to
seek
love!
therefore
even
the
wicked
women
hast
thou
taught
thy
ways.
Also,
in
thy
skirts
is
found
the
blood
of
the
souls
of
the
innocent
poor:
I
have
not
found
it
at
the
place
of
breaking
in,
but
upon
all
these.
Yet
thou
saidst,
I
am
innocent;
surely
his
anger
is
turned
away
from
me.
Behold,
I
will
enter
into
judgment
with
thee,
because
thou
sayest,
I
have
not
sinned.
Why gaddest
thou
about
so
much
to
change
thy
way?
thou shalt
be
ashamed
of
Egypt
also,
as
thou wast
ashamed
of
Assyria.
From
him
also shalt
thou
go
forth,
with
thine
hands
upon
thine
head:
for
the
LORD
hath
rejected
thy
confidences,
and
thou shalt
not
prosper
in
them.
They
say,
If
a
man
put
away
his
wife,
and
she
go
from
him,
and
become
another
man’s,
shall
he
return
unto
her
again?
shall
not
that
land
be
greatly
polluted?
But
thou
hast
played
the
harlot
with
many
lovers;
yet
return
again
to
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Lift
up
thine
eyes
unto
the
bare
heights,
and
see;
where
hast
thou
not
been
lain
with?
By
the
ways
hast
thou
sat
for
them,
as
an
Arabian
in
the
wilderness;
and
thou
hast
polluted
the
land
with
thy
whoredoms
and
with
thy
wickedness.
Therefore
the
showers
have
been
withholden,
and
there
hath
been
no
latter
rain;
yet
thou hadst
a
whore’s
forehead,
thou
refusedst
to
be
ashamed.
Wilt
thou
not
from
this
time
cry
unto
me,
My
father,
thou
art
the
guide
of
my
youth?
Will
he
retain
his
anger
for
ever?
will
he
keep
it
to
the
end?
Behold,
thou
hast
spoken
and
hast
done
evil
things,
and
hast
had
thy
way.
Moreover
the
LORD
said
unto
me
in
the
days
of
Josiah
the
king,
Hast
thou
seen
that
which
backsliding
Israel
hath
done?
she
is
gone
up
upon
every
high
mountain
and
under
every
green
tree,
and
there
hath
played
the
harlot.
And
I
said
after
she
had
done
all
these
things,
She
will
return
unto
me;
but
she
returned
not:
and
her
treacherous
sister
Judah
saw
it.
And
I
saw,
when,
for
this
very
cause
that
backsliding
Israel
had
committed
adultery,
I
had
put
her
away
and
given
her
a
bill
of
divorcement,
yet
treacherous
Judah
her
sister
feared
not;
but
she
also
went
and
played
the
harlot.
And
it
came
to
pass
through
the
lightness
of
her
whoredom,
that
the
land
was
polluted,
and
she
committed
adultery
with
stones
and
with
stocks.
And
yet
for
all
this
her
treacherous
sister
Judah
hath
not
returned
unto
me
with
her
whole
heart,
but
feignedly,
saith
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Backsliding
Israel
hath shewn
herself
more
righteous
than
treacherous
Judah.
Go,
and
proclaim
these
words
toward
the
north,
and
say,
Return,
thou
backsliding
Israel,
saith
the
LORD;
I
will
not
look
in
anger
upon
you:
for
I
am
merciful,
saith
the
LORD,
I
will
not
keep
anger
for
ever.
Only
acknowledge
thine
iniquity,
that
thou
hast
transgressed
against
the
LORD
thy
God,
and
hast
scattered
thy
ways
to
the
strangers
under
every
green
tree,
and
ye
have
not
obeyed
my
voice,
saith
the
LORD.
Return,
O
backsliding
children,
saith
the
LORD;
for
I
am
a
husband
unto
you:
and
I
will
take
you
one
of
a
city,
and
two
of
a
family,
and
I
will
bring
you
to
Zion:
and
I
will
give
you
shepherds
according
to
mine
heart,
which
shall
feed
you
with
knowledge
and
understanding.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
ye
be
multiplied
and
increased
in
the
land,
in
those
days,
saith
the
LORD,
they
shall
say
no
more,
The
ark
of
the
covenant
of
the
LORD;
neither
shall
it
come
to
mind:
neither
shall
they
remember
it;
neither
shall
they
visit
it;
neither
shall
that
be
done
any
more.
At
that
time
they
shall
call
Jerusalem
the
throne
of
the
LORD;
and
all
the
nations
shall
be
gathered
unto
it,
to
the
name
of
the
LORD,
to
Jerusalem:
neither
shall
they
walk
any
more
after
the
stubbornness
of
their
evil
heart.
In
those
days
the
house
of
Judah
shall
walk
with
the
house
of
Israel,
and
they
shall
come
together
out
of
the
land
of
the
north
to
the
land
that
I
gave
for
an
inheritance
unto
your
fathers.
But
I
said,
How
shall
I
put
thee
among
the
children,
and
give
thee
a
pleasant
land,
a
goodly
heritage
of
the
hosts
of
the
nations?
and
I
said,
Ye
shall
call
me
My
father;
and
shall
not
turn
away
from
following
me.
Surely
as
a
wife
treacherously
departeth
from
her
husband,
so
have
ye
dealt
treacherously
with
me,
O
house
of
Israel,
saith
the
LORD.
A
voice
is
heard
upon
the
bare
heights,
the
weeping
and
the
supplications
of
the
children
of
Israel;
for
that
they
have
perverted
their
way,
they
have
forgotten
the
LORD
their
God.
Return,
ye
backsliding
children,
I
will
heal
your
backslidings,
Behold,
we
are
come
unto
thee;
for
thou
art
the
LORD
our
God.
Truly
in
vain
is
the
help
that
is
looked
for
from
the
hills,
the
tumult
on
the
mountains:
truly
in
the
LORD
our
God
is
the
salvation
of
Israel.
But
the
shameful
thing
hath
devoured
the
labour
of
our
fathers
from
our
youth;
their
flocks
and
their
herds,
their
sons
and
their
daughters.
Let
us
lie
down
in
our
shame,
and
let
our
confusion
cover
us:
for
we
have
sinned
against
the
LORD
our
God,
we
and
our
fathers,
from
our
youth
even
unto
this
day:
and
we
have
not
obeyed
the
voice
of
the
LORD
our
God.
If
thou
wilt
return,
O
Israel,
saith
the
LORD,
unto
me shalt
thou
return:
and
if
thou
wilt
put
away
thine
abominations
out
of
my
sight,
then shalt
thou
not
be
removed;
and
thou shalt
swear,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
in
truth,
in
judgment,
and
in
righteousness;
and
the
nations
shall
bless
themselves
in
him,
and
in
him
shall
they
glory.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
to
the
men
of
Judah
and
to
Jerusalem,
Break
up
your
fallow
ground,
and
sow
not
among
thorns.
Circumcise
yourselves
to
the
LORD,
and
take
away
the
foreskins
of
your
heart,
ye
men
of
Judah
and
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem:
lest
my
fury
go
forth
like
fire,
and
burn
that
none
can
quench
it,
because
of
the
evil
of
your
doings.
Declare
ye
in
Judah,
and
publish
in
Jerusalem;
and
say,
Blow
ye
the
trumpet
in
the
land:
cry
aloud
and
say?
Assemble
yourselves,
and
let
us
go
into
the
fenced
cities.
Set
up
a
standard
toward
Zion:
flee
for
safety,
stay
not:
for
I
will
bring
evil
from
the
north,
and
a
great
destruction.
A
lion
is
gone
up
from
his
thicket,
and
a
destroyer
of
nations;
he
is
on
his
way,
he
is
gone
forth
from
his
place;
to
make
thy
land
desolate,
that
thy
cities
be
laid
waste,
without
inhabitant.
For
this
gird
you
with
sackcloth,
lament
and
howl:
for
the
fierce
anger
of
the
LORD
is
not
turned
back
from
us.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
at
that
day,
saith
the
LORD,
that
the
heart
of
the
king
shall
perish,
and
the
heart
of
the
princes;
and
the
priests
shall
be
astonished,
and
the
prophets
shall
wonder.
Then
said
I,
Ah,
Lord
GOD!
surely
thou
hast
greatly
deceived
this
people
and
Jerusalem,
saying,
Ye
shall
have
peace;
whereas
the
sword
reacheth
unto
the
soul.
At
that
time
shall
it
be
said
to
this
people
and
to
Jerusalem,
A
hot
wind
from
the
bare
heights
in
the
wilderness
toward
the
daughter
of
my
people,
not
to
fan,
nor
to
cleanse;
a
full
wind
from
these
shall
come
for
me:
now
will
I
also
utter
judgments
against
them.
Behold,
he
shall
come
up
as
clouds,
and
his
chariots
shall
be
as
the
whirlwind:
his
horses
are
swifter
than
eagles.
Woe
unto
us!
for
we
are
spoiled.
O
Jerusalem,
wash
thine
heart
from
wickedness,
that
thou
mayest
be
saved.
How
long
shall
thine
evil
thoughts
lodge
within
thee?
For
a
voice
declareth
from
Dan,
and
publisheth
evil
from
the
hills
of
Ephraim:
make
ye
mention
to
the
nations;
behold,
publish
against
Jerusalem,
that
watchers
come
from
a
far
country,
and
give
out
their
voice
against
the
cities
of
Judah.
As
keepers
of
a
field
are
they
against
her
round
about;
because
she
hath
been
rebellious
against
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Thy
way
and
thy
doings
have
procured
these
things
unto
thee;
this
is
thy
wickedness;
for
it
is
bitter,
for
it
reacheth
unto
thine
heart.
My
bowels,
my
bowels!
I
am
pained
at
my
very
heart;
my
heart
is
disquieted
in
me;
I
cannot
hold
my
peace;
because
thou
hast
heard,
O
my
soul,
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
the
alarm
of
war.
Destruction
upon
destruction
is
cried;
for
the
whole
land
is
spoiled:
suddenly
are
my
tents
spoiled,
and
my
curtains
in
a
moment.
How
long
shall
I
see
the
standard,
and
hear
the
sound
of
the
trumpet?
For
my
people
is
foolish,
they
know
me
not;
they
are
sottish
children,
and
they
have
none
understanding:
they
are
wise
to
do
evil,
but
to
do
good
they
have
no
knowledge.
I
beheld
the
earth,
and,
lo,
it
was
waste
and
void;
and
the
heavens,
and
they
had
no
light.
I
beheld
the
mountains,
and,
lo,
they
trembled,
and
all
the
hills
moved
to
and
fro.
I
beheld,
and,
lo,
there
was
no
man,
and
all
the
birds
of
the
heavens
were
fled.
I
beheld,
and,
lo,
the
fruitful
field
was
a
wilderness,
and
all
the
cities
thereof
were
broken
down
at
the
presence
of
the
LORD,
and
before
his
fierce
anger.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
The
whole
land
shall
be
a
desolation;
yet
will
I
not
make
a
full
end.
For
this
shall
the
earth
mourn,
and
the
heavens
above
be
black:
because
I
have
spoken
it,
I
have
purposed
it,
and
I
have
not
repented,
neither
will
I
turn
back
from
it.
The
whole
city
fleeth
for
the
noise
of
the
horsemen
and
bowmen;
they
go
into
the
thickets,
and
climb
up
upon
the
rocks:
every
city
is
forsaken,
and
not
a
man
dwelleth
therein.
And
thou,
when
thou
art
spoiled,
what
wilt
thou
do?
Though
thou
clothest
thyself
with
scarlet,
though
thou
deckest
thee
with
ornaments
of
gold,
though
thou enlargest
thine
eyes
with
paint,
in
vain
dost
thou
make
thyself
fair;
thy
lovers
despise
thee,
they
seek
thy
life.
For
I
have
heard
a
voice
as
of
a
woman
in
travail,
the
anguish
as
of
her
that
bringeth
forth
her
first
child,
the
voice
of
the
daughter
of
Zion,
that gaspeth
for
breath,
that
spreadeth
her
hands,
saying,
Woe
is
me
now!
for
my
soul
fainteth
before
the
murderers.
Run
ye
to
and
fro
through
the
streets
of
Jerusalem,
and
see
now,
and
know,
and
seek
in
the
broad
places
thereof,
if
ye
can
find
a
man,
if
there
be
any
that
doeth
justly,
that
seeketh
truth;
and
I
will
pardon
her.
And
though
they
say,
As
the
LORD
liveth;
surely
they
swear
falsely.
O
LORD,
do
not
thine
eyes
look
upon
truth?
thou
hast
stricken
them,
but
they
were
not
grieved;
thou
hast
consumed
them,
but
they
have
refused
to
receive
correction:
they
have
made
their
faces
harder
than
a
rock;
they
have
refused
to
return.
Then
I
said,
Surely
these
are
poor:
they
are
foolish;
for
they
know
not
the
way
of
the
LORD,
nor
the
judgment
of
their
God:
I
will
get
me
unto
the
great
men,
and
will
speak
unto
them;
for
they
know
the
way
of
the
LORD,
and
the
judgment
of
their
God.
But
these
with
one
accord
have
broken
the
yoke,
and
burst
the
bands.
Wherefore
a
lion
out
of
the
forest
shall
slay
them,
a
wolf
of
the
evenings
shall
spoil
them,
a
leopard
shall
watch
over
their
cities,
every
one
that
goeth
out
thence
shall
be
torn
in
pieces:
because
their
transgressions
are
many,
and
their
backslidings
are
increased.
How
can
I
pardon
thee?
thy
children
have
forsaken
me,
and
sworn
by
them
that
are
no
gods:
when
I
had
fed
them
to
the
full,
they
committed
adultery,
and
assembled
themselves
in
troops
at
the
harlots’
houses.
They
were
as
fed
horses
in
the
morning:
every
one
neighed
after
his
neighbour’s
wife.
shall
I
not
visit
for
these
things?
saith
the
LORD:
and
shall
not
my
soul
be
avenged
on
such
a
nation
as
this?
Go
ye
up
upon
her
walls,
and
destroy;
but
make
not
a
full
end:
take
away
her
branches:
for
they
are
not
the
LORD’S.
For
the
house
of
Israel
and
the
house
of
Judah
have
dealt
very
treacherously
against
me,
saith
the
LORD.
They
have
denied
the
LORD,
and
said,
It
is
not
he;
neither
shall
evil
come
upon
us;
neither
shall
we
see
sword
nor
famine:
and
the
prophets
shall
become
wind,
and
the
word
is
not
in
them:
thus
shall
it
be
done
unto
them.
Wherefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
Because
ye
speak
this
word,
behold,
I
will
make
my
words
in
thy
mouth
fire,
and
this
people
wood,
and
it
shall
devour
them.
Lo,
I
will
bring
a
nation
upon
you
from
far,
O
house
of
Israel,
saith
the
LORD:
it
is
a
mighty
nation,
it
is
an
ancient
nation,
a
nation
whose
language
thou
knowest
not,
neither
understandest
what
they
say.
Their
quiver
is
an
open
sepulchre,
they
are
all
mighty
men.
And
they
shall
eat
up
thine
harvest
and
thy
bread,
which
thy
sons
and
thy
daughters
should
eat:
they
shall
eat
up
thy
flocks
and
thine
herds:
they
shall
eat
up
thy
vines
and
thy
fig
trees:
they
shall
beat
down
thy
fenced
cities,
wherein
thou
trustest,
with
the
sword.
But
even
in
those
days,
saith
the
LORD,
I
will
not
make
a
full
end
with
you.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
ye
shall
say,
Wherefore
hath
the
LORD
our
God
done
all
these
things
unto
us?
then shalt
thou
say
unto
them,
Like
as
ye
have
forsaken
me,
and
served
strange
gods
in
your
land,
so
shall
ye
serve
strangers
in
a
land
that
is
not
yours.
Declare
ye
this
in
the
house
of
Jacob,
and
publish
it
in
Judah,
saying,
Hear
now
this,
O
foolish
people,
and
without
understanding;
which
have
eyes,
and
see
not;
which
have
ears,
and
hear
not:
Fear
ye
not
me?
saith
the
LORD:
will
ye
not
tremble
at
my
presence,
which
have
placed
the
sand
for
the
bound
of
the
sea,
by
a
perpetual
decree,
that
it
cannot
pass
it?
and
though
the
waves
thereof
toss
themselves,
yet
can
they
not
prevail;
though
they
roar,
yet
can
they
not
pass
over
it.
But
this
people
hath
a
revolting
and
a
rebellious
heart;
they
are
revolted
and
gone.
Neither
say
they
in
their
heart,
Let
us
now
fear
the
LORD
our
God,
that
giveth
rain,
both
the
former
and
the
latter,
in
its
season;
that
reserveth
unto
us
the
appointed
weeks
of
the
harvest.
Your
iniquities
have
turned
away
these
things,
and
your
sins
have
withholden
good
from
you.
For
among
my
people
are
found
wicked
men:
they
watch,
as
fowlers
lie
in
wait;
they
set
a
trap,
they
catch
men.
As
a
cage
is
full
of
birds,
so
are
their
houses
full
of
deceit:
therefore
they
are
become
great,
and waxen
rich.
They
are waxen
fat,
they
shine:
yea,
they
overpass
in
deeds
of
wickedness:
they
plead
not
the
cause,
the
cause
of
the
fatherless,
that
they
should
prosper;
and
the
right
of
the
needy
do
they
not
judge.
shall
I
not
visit
for
these
things?
saith
the
LORD:
shall
not
my
soul
be
avenged
on
such
a
nation
as
this?
A
wonderful
and
horrible
thing
is
come
to
pass
in
the
land;
the
prophets
prophesy
falsely,
and
the
priests
bear
rule
by
their
means;
and
my
people
love
to
have
it
so:
and
what
will
ye
do
in
the
end
thereof?
Flee
for
safety,
ye
children
of
Benjamin,
out
of
the
midst
of
Jerusalem,
and
blow
the
trumpet
in
Tekoa,
and
raise
up
a
signal
on
Beth-haccherem:
for
evil
looketh
forth
from
the
north,
and
a
great
destruction.
The
comely
and
delicate
one,
the
daughter
of
Zion,
will
I
cut
off.
Shepherds
with
their
flocks
shall
come
unto
her;
they
shall
pitch
their
tents
against
her
round
about;
they
shall
feed
every
one
in
his
place.
Prepare
ye
war
against
her;
arise,
and
let
us
go
up
at
noon.
Woe
unto
us!
for
the
day
declineth,
for
the
shadows
of
the
evening
are
stretched
out.
Arise,
and
let
us
go
up
by
night,
and
let
us
destroy
her
palaces.
For
thus
hath
the
LORD
of
hosts
said,
Hew
ye
down
trees,
and
cast
up
a
mount
against
Jerusalem:
this
is
the
city
to
be
visited;
she
is
wholly
oppression
in
the
midst
of
her.
As
a
well
casteth
forth
her
waters,
so
she
casteth
forth
her
wickedness:
violence
and
spoil
is
heard
in
her;
before
me
continually
is
sickness
and
wounds.
Be
thou
instructed,
O
Jerusalem,
lest
my
soul
be
alienated
from
thee;
lest
I
make
thee
a
desolation,
a
land
not
inhabited.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
They
shall
throughly
glean
the
remnant
of
Israel
as
a
vine:
turn
again
thine
hand
as
a
grapegatherer
into
the
baskets.
To
whom
shall
I
speak
and
testify,
that
they
may
hear?
behold,
their
ear
is
uncircumcised,
and
they
cannot
hearken:
behold,
the
word
of
the
LORD
is
become
unto
them
a
reproach;
they
have
no
delight
in
it.
Therefore
I
am
full
of
the
fury
of
the
LORD;
I
am
weary
with
holding
in:
pour
it
out
upon
the
children
in
the
street,
and
upon
the
assembly
of
young
men
together:
for
even
the
husband
with
the
wife
shall
be
taken,
the
aged
with
him
that
is
full
of
days.
And
their
houses
shall
be
turned
unto
others,
their
fields
and
their
wives
together:
for
I
will
stretch
out
my
hand
upon
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
saith
the
LORD.
For
from
the
least
of
them
even
unto
the
greatest
of
them
every
one
is
given
to
covetousness;
and
from
the
prophet
even
unto
the
priest
every
one
dealeth
falsely.
They
have
healed
also
the
hurt
of
my
people
lightly,
saying,
Peace,
peace;
when
there
is
no
peace.
Were
they
ashamed
when
they
had
committed
abomination?
nay,
they
were
not
at
all
ashamed,
neither
could
they
blush:
therefore
they
shall
fall
among
them
that
fall:
at
the
time
that
I
visit
them
they
shall
be
cast
down,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Stand
ye
in
the
ways
and
see,
and
ask
for
the
old
paths,
where
is
the
good
way,
and
walk
therein,
and
ye
shall
find
rest
for
your
souls:
but
they
said,
We
will
not
walk
therein.
And
I
set
watchmen
over
you,
saying,
Hearken
to
the
sound
of
the
trumpet;
but
they
said,
We
will
not
hearken.
Therefore
hear,
ye
nations,
and
know,
O
congregation,
what
is
among
them.
Hear,
O
earth:
behold,
I
will
bring
evil
upon
this
people,
even
the
fruit
of
their
thoughts,
because
they
have
not
hearkened
unto
my
words;
and
as
for
my
law,
they
have
rejected
it.
To
what
purpose
cometh
there
to
me
frankincense
from
Sheba,
and
the
sweet
cane
from
a
far
country?
your
burnt
offerings
are
not
acceptable,
nor
your
sacrifices
pleasing
unto
me.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
lay
stumblingblocks
before
this
people:
and
the
fathers
and
the
sons
together
shall
stumble
against
them;
the
neighbour
and
his
friend
shall
perish.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
a
people
cometh
from
the
north
country;
and
a
great
nation
shall
be
stirred
up
from
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
earth.
They
lay
hold
on
bow
and
spear;
they
are
cruel,
and
have
no
mercy;
their
voice
roareth
like
the
sea,
and
they
ride
upon
horses;
every
one
set
in
array,
as
a
man
to
the
battle,
against
thee,
O
daughter
of
Zion.
We
have
heard
the
fame
thereof;
our
hands
wax
feeble:
anguish
hath
taken
hold
of
us,
and
pangs
as
of
a
woman
in
travail.
Go
not
forth
into
the
field,
nor
walk
by
the
way;
for
there
is
the
sword
of
the
enemy,
and
terror
on
every
side.
O
daughter
of
my
people,
gird
thee
with
sackcloth,
and
wallow
thyself
in
ashes:
make
thee
mourning,
as
for
an
only
son,
most
bitter
lamentation;
for
the
spoiler
shall
suddenly
come
upon
us.
I
have
made
thee
a
tower
and
a
fortress
among
my
people;
that
thou
mayest
know
and
try
their
way.
They
are
all
grievous
revolters,
going
about
with
slanders;
they
are
brass
and
iron:
they
all
of
them
deal
corruptly.
The
bellows
blow
fiercely;
the
lead
is
consumed
of
the
fire:
in
vain
do
they
go
on
refining;
for
the
wicked
are
not
plucked
away.
Refuse
silver
shall
men
call
them,
because
the
LORD
hath
rejected
them.
The
word
that
came
to
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
saying,
Stand
in
the
gate
of
the
LORD’S
house,
and
proclaim
there
this
word,
and
say,
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
all
ye
of
Judah,
that
enter
in
at
these
gates
to
worship
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
Amend
your
ways
and
your
doings,
and
I
will
cause
you
to
dwell
in
this
place.
Trust
ye
not
in
lying
words,
saying,
The
temple
of
the
LORD,
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
are
these.
For
if
ye
throughly
amend
your
ways
and
your
doings;
if
ye
throughly
execute
judgment
between
a
man
and
his
neighbour;
if
ye
oppress
not
the
stranger,
the
fatherless,
and
the
widow,
and
shed
not
innocent
blood
in
this
place,
neither
walk
after
other
gods
to
your
own
hurt:
then
will
I
cause
you
to
dwell
in
this
place,
in
the
land
that
I
gave
to
your
fathers,
from
of
old
even
for
evermore.
Behold,
ye
trust
in
lying
words,
that
cannot
profit.
Will
ye
steal,
murder,
and
commit
adultery,
and
swear
falsely,
and
burn
incense
unto
Baal,
and
walk
after
other
gods
whom
ye
have
not
known,
and
come
and
stand
before
me
in
this
house,
which
is
called
by
my
name,
and
say,
We
are
delivered;
that
ye
may
do
all
these
abominations.
Is
this
house,
which
is
called
by
my
name,
become
a
den
of
robbers
in
your
eyes?
Behold,
I,
even
I,
have
seen
it,
saith
the
LORD.
But
go
ye
now
unto
my
place
which
was
in
Shiloh,
where
I
caused
my
name
to
dwell
at
the
first,
and
see
what
I
did
to
it
for
the
wickedness
of
my
people
Israel.
And
now,
because
ye
have
done
all
these
works,
saith
the
LORD,
and
I
spake
unto
you,
rising
up
early
and
speaking,
but
ye
heard
not;
and
I
called
you,
but
ye
answered
not:
therefore
will
I
do
unto
the
house,
which
is
called
by
my
name,
wherein
ye
trust,
and
unto
the
place
which
I
gave
to
you
and
to
your
fathers,
as
I
have
done
to
Shiloh.
And
I
will
cast
you
out
of
my
sight,
as
I
have
cast
out
all
your
brethren,
even
the
whole
seed
of
Ephraim.
Therefore
pray
not
thou
for
this
people,
neither
lift
up
cry
nor
prayer
for
them,
neither
make
intercession
to
me:
for
I
will
not
hear
thee.
Seest
thou
not
what
they
do
in
the
cities
of
Judah
and
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem?
The
children
gather
wood,
and
the
fathers
kindle
the
fire,
and
the
women
knead
the
dough,
to
make
cakes
to
the
queen
of
heaven,
and
to
pour
out
drink
offerings
unto
other
gods,
that
they
may
provoke
me
to
anger.
Do
they
provoke
me
to
anger?
saith
the
LORD;
do
they
not
provoke
themselves,
to
the
confusion
of
their
own
faces?
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
mine
anger
and
my
fury
shall
be
poured
out
upon
this
place,
upon
man,
and
upon
beast,
and
upon
the
trees
of
the
field,
and
upon
the
fruit
of
the
ground;
and
it
shall
burn,
and
shall
not
be
quenched.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Add
your
burnt
offerings
unto
your
sacrifices,
and
eat
ye
flesh.
For
I
spake
not
unto
your
fathers,
nor
commanded
them
in
the
day
that
I
brought
them
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
concerning
burnt
offerings
or
sacrifices:
but
this
thing
I
commanded
them,
saying,
Hearken
unto
my
voice,
and
I
will
be
your
God,
and
ye
shall
be
my
people:
and
walk
ye
in
all
the
way
that
I
command
you,
that
it
may
be
well
with
you.
But
they
hearkened
not,
nor
inclined
their
ear,
but
walked
in
their
own
counsels
and
in
the
stubbornness
of
their
evil
heart,
and
went
backward
and
not
forward.
Since
the
day
that
your
fathers
came
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
unto
this
day,
I
have
sent
unto
you
all
my
servants
the
prophets,
daily
rising
up
early
and
sending
them:
yet
they
hearkened
not
unto
me,
nor
inclined
their
ear,
but
made
their
neck
stiff:
they
did
worse
than
their
fathers.
And
thou shalt
speak
all
these
words
unto
them;
but
they
will
not
hearken
to
thee:
thou shalt
also
call
unto
them;
but
they
will
not
answer
thee.
And
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
This
is
the
nation
that
hath
not
hearkened
to
the
voice
of
the
LORD
their
God,
nor
received
instruction:
truth
is
perished,
and
is
cut
off
from
their
mouth.
Cut
off
thine
hair,
O
Jerusalem,
and
cast
it
away,
and
take
up
a
lamentation
on
the
bare
heights;
for
the
LORD
hath
rejected
and
forsaken
the
generation
of
his
wrath.
For
the
children
of
Judah
have
done
that
which
is
evil
in
my
sight,
saith
the
LORD:
they
have
set
their
abominations
in
the
house
which
is
called
by
my
name,
to
defile
it.
And
they
have
built
the
high
places
of
Topheth,
which
is
in
the
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom,
to
burn
their
sons
and
their
daughters
in
the
fire;
which
I
commanded
not,
neither
came
it
into
my
mind.
Therefore,
behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
it
shall
no
more
be
called
Topheth,
nor
The
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom,
but
The
valley
of
Slaughter:
for
they
shall
bury
in
Topheth,
till
there
be
no
place
to
bury.
And
the
carcases
of
this
people
shall
be
meat
for
the
fowls
of
the
heaven,
and
for
the
beasts
of
the
earth;
and
none
shall
fray
them
away.
Then
will
I
cause
to
cease
from
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
from
the
streets
of
Jerusalem,
the
voice
of
mirth
and
the
voice
of
gladness,
the
voice
of
the
bridegroom
and
the
voice
of
the
bride:
for
the
land
shall
become
a
waste.
At
that
time,
saith
the
LORD,
they
shall
bring
out
the
bones
of
the
kings
of
Judah,
and
the
bones
of
his
princes,
and
the
bones
of
the
priests,
and
the
bones
of
the
prophets,
and
the
bones
of
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
out
of
their
graves:
and
they
shall
spread
them
before
the
sun,
and
the
moon,
and
all
the
host
of
heaven,
whom
they
have
loved,
and
whom
they
have
served,
and
after
whom
they
have
walked,
and
whom
they
have
sought,
and
whom
they
have
worshipped:
they
shall
not
be
gathered,
nor
be
buried;
they
shall
be
for
dung
upon
the
face
of
the
earth.
And
death
shall
be
chosen
rather
than
life
by
all
the
residue
that
remain
of
this
evil
family,
which
remain
in
all
the
places
whither
I
have
driven
them,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Moreover
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
shall
men
fall,
and
not
rise
up
again?
shall
one
turn
away,
and
not
return?
Why
then
is
this
people
of
Jerusalem
slidden
back
by
a
perpetual
backsliding?
they
hold
fast
deceit,
they
refuse
to
return.
I
hearkened
and
heard,
but
they
spake
not
aright:
no
man
repenteth
him
of
his
wickedness,
saying,
What
have
I
done?
every
one
turneth
to
his
course,
as
a
horse
that
rusheth
headlong
in
the
battle.
Yea,
the
stork
in
the
heaven
knoweth
her
appointed
times;
and
the
turtle
and
the
swallow
and
the
crane
observe
the
time
of
their
coming;
but
my
people
know
not
the
ordinance
of
the
LORD.
How
do
ye
say,
We
are
wise,
and
the
law
of
the
LORD
is
with
us?
But,
behold,
the
false
pen
of
the
scribes
hath
wrought
falsely.
The
wise
men
are
ashamed,
they
are
dismayed
and
taken:
lo,
they
have
rejected
the
word
of
the
LORD;
and
what
manner
of
wisdom
is
in
them?
Therefore
will
I
give
their
wives
unto
others,
and
their
fields
to
them
that
shall
possess
them:
for
every
one
from
the
least
even
unto
the
greatest
is
given
to
covetousness,
from
the
prophet
even
unto
the
priest
every
one
dealeth
falsely.
And
they
have
healed
the
hurt
of
the
daughter
of
my
people
lightly,
saying,
Peace,
peace;
when
there
is
no
peace.
Were
they
ashamed
when
they
had
committed
abomination?
nay,
they
were
not
at
all
ashamed,
neither
could
they
blush:
therefore
shall
they
fall
among
them
that
fall:
in
the
time
of
their
visitation
they
shall
be
cast
down,
saith
the
LORD.
I
will
utterly
consume
them,
saith
the
LORD:
there
shall
be
no
grapes
on
the
vine,
nor
figs
on
the
fig
tree,
and
the
leaf
shall
fade;
and
the
things
that
I
have
given
them
shall
pass
away
from
them.
Why
do
we
sit
still?
assemble
yourselves,
and
let
us
enter
into
the
defenced
cities,
and
let
us
be
silent
there:
for
the
LORD
our
God
hath
put
us
to
silence,
and
given
us
water
of
gall
to
drink,
because
we
have
sinned
against
the
LORD.
We
looked
for
peace,
but
no
good
came;
and
for
a
time
of
healing,
and
behold
dismay!
The
snorting
of
his
horses
is
heard
from
Dan:
at
the
sound
of
the
neighing
of
his
strong
ones
the
whole
land
trembleth;
for
they
are
come,
and
have
devoured
the
land
and
all
that
is
in
it;
the
city
and
those
that
dwell
therein.
For,
behold,
I
will
send
serpents, basilisks,
among
you,
which
will
not
be
charmed;
and
they
shall
bite
you,
saith
the
LORD.
Oh
that
I
could
comfort
myself
against
sorrow!
my
heart
is
faint
within
me.
Behold,
the
voice
of
the
cry
of
the
daughter
of
my
people
from
a
land
that
is
very
far
off:
Is
not
the
LORD
in
Zion?
is
not
her
King
in
her?
Why
have
they
provoked
me
to
anger
with
their
graven
images,
and
with
strange
vanities?
The
harvest
is
past,
the
summer
is
ended,
and
we
are
not
saved.
For
the
hurt
of
the
daughter
of
my
people
am
I
hurt:
I
am
black;
astonishment
hath
taken
hold
on
me.
Is
there
no
balm
in
Gilead?
is
there
no
physician
there?
why
then
is
not
the
health
of
the
daughter
of
my
people
recovered?
Oh
that
my
head
were
waters,
and
mine
eyes
a
fountain
of
tears,
that
I
might
weep
day
and
night
for
the
slain
of
the
daughter
of
my
people!
Oh
that
I
had
in
the
wilderness
a
lodging
place
of
wayfaring
men;
that
I
might
leave
my
people,
and
go
from
them!
for
they
be
all
adulterers,
an
assembly
of
treacherous
men.
And
they
bend
their
tongue
as
it
were
their
bow
for
falsehood;
and
they
are
grown
strong
in
the
land,
but
not
for
truth:
for
they
proceed
from
evil
to
evil,
and
they
know
not
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Take
ye
heed
every
one
of
his
neighbour,
and
trust
ye
not
in
any
brother:
for
every
brother
will
utterly
supplant,
and
every
neighbour
will
go
about
with
slanders.
And
they
will
deceive
every
one
his
neighbour,
and
will
not
speak
the
truth:
they
have
taught
their
tongue
to
speak
lies;
they
weary
themselves
to
commit
iniquity.
Thine
habitation
is
in
the
midst
of
deceit;
through
deceit
they
refuse
to
know
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Behold,
I
will
melt
them,
and
try
them;
for
how
else
should
I
do,
because
of
the
daughter
of
my
people?
Their
tongue
is
a
deadly
arrow;
it
speaketh
deceit:
one
speaketh
peaceably
to
his
neighbour
with
his
mouth,
but
in
his
heart
he
layeth
wait
for
him.
Shall
I
not
visit
them
for
these
things?
saith
the
LORD:
shall
not
my
soul
be
avenged
on
such
a
nation
as
this?
For
the
mountains
will
I
take
up
a
weeping
and
wailing,
and
for
the
pastures
of
the
wilderness
a
lamentation,
because
they
are
burned
up,
so
that
none
passeth
through;
neither
can
men
hear
the
voice
of
the
cattle;
both
the
fowl
of
the
heavens
and
the
beast
are
fled,
they
are
gone.
And
I
will
make
Jerusalem
heaps,
a
dwelling
place
of
jackals;
and
I
will
make
the
cities
of
Judah
a
desolation,
without
inhabitant.
Who
is
the
wise
man,
that
may
understand
this?
and
who
is
he
to
whom
the
mouth
of
the
LORD
hath
spoken,
that
he
may
declare
it?
wherefore
is
the
land
and
perished
burned
up
like
a
wilderness,
so
that
none
passeth
through?
And
the
LORD
saith,
Because
they
have
forsaken
my
law
which
I
set
before
them,
and
have
not
obeyed
my
voice,
neither
walked
therein;
but
have
walked
after
the
stubbornness
of
their
own
heart,
and
after
the
Baalim,
which
their
fathers
taught
them:
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
Behold,
I
will
feed
them,
even
this
people,
with
wormwood,
and
give
them
water
of
gall
to
drink.
I
will
scatter
them
also
among
the
nations,
whom
neither
they
nor
their
fathers
have
known:
and
I
will
send
the
sword
after
them,
till
I
have
consumed
them.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Consider
ye,
and
call
for
the
mourning
women,
that
they
may
come;
and
send
for
the
cunning
women,
that
they
may
come:
and
let
them
make
haste,
and
take
up
a
wailing
for
us,
that
our
eyes
may
run
down
with
tears,
and
our
eyelids
gush
out
with
waters.
For
a
voice
of
wailing
is
heard
out
of
Zion,
How
are
we
spoiled!
we
are
greatly
confounded,
because
we
have
forsaken
the
land,
because
they
have
cast
down
our
dwellings.
Yet
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
O
ye
women,
and
let
your
ear
receive
the
word
of
his
mouth,
and
teach
your
daughters
wailing,
and
every
one
her
neighbour
lamentation.
For
death
is
come
up
into
our
windows,
it
is
entered
into
our
palaces;
to
cut
off
the
children
from
without,
and
the
young
men
from
the
streets.
Speak,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
The
carcases
of
men
shall
fall
as
dung
upon
the
open
field,
and
as
the
handful
after
the
harvestman,
and
none
shall
gather
them.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Let
not
the
wise
man
glory
in
his
wisdom,
neither
let
the
mighty
man
glory
in
his
might,
let
not
the
rich
man
glory
in
his
riches:
but
let
him
that
glorieth
glory
in
this,
that
he
understandeth,
and
knoweth
me,
that
I
am
the
LORD
which
exercise
lovingkindness,
judgment,
and
righteousness,
in
the
earth:
for
in
these
things
I
delight,
saith
the
LORD.
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
punish
all
them
which
are
circumcised
in
their
uncircumcision;
Egypt,
and
Judah,
and
Edom,
and
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
Moab,
and
all
that
have
the
corners
of
their
hair
polled,
that
dwell
in
the
wilderness:
for
all
the
nations
are
uncircumcised,
and
all
the
house
of
Israel
are
uncircumcised
in
heart.
Hear
ye
the
word
which
the
LORD
speaketh
unto
you,
O
house
of
Israel:
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Learn
not
the
way
of
the
nations,
and
be
not
dismayed
at
the
signs
of
heaven;
for
the
nations
are
dismayed
at
them.
For
the
customs
of
the
peoples
are
vanity:
for
one
cutteth
a
tree
out
of
the
forest,
the
work
of
the
hands
of
the
workman
with
the
axe.
They
deck
it
with
silver
and
with
gold;
they
fasten
it
with
nails
and
with
hammers,
that
it
move
not.
They
are
like
a
palm
tree,
of
turned
work,
and
speak
not:
they
must
needs
be
borne,
because
they
cannot
go.
Be
not
afraid
of
them;
for
they
cannot
do
evil,
neither
is
it
in
them
to
do
good.
There
is
none
like
unto
thee,
O
LORD;
thou
art
great,
and
thy
name
is
great
in
might.
Who
would
not
fear
thee,
O
King
of
the
nations?
for
to
thee
doth
it
appertain:
forasmuch
as
among
all
the
wise
men
of
the
nations,
and
in
all
their
royal
estate,
there
is
none
like
unto
thee.
But
they
are
together
brutish
and
foolish:
the
instruction
of
idols,
it
is
but
a
stock.
There
is
silver
beaten
into
plates
which
is
brought
from
Tarshish,
and
gold
from
Uphaz,
the
work
of
the
artificer
and
of
the
hands
of
the
goldsmith;
blue
and
purple
for
their
clothing;
they
are
all
the
work
of
cunning
men.
But
the
LORD
is
the
true
God;
he
is
the
living
God,
and
an
everlasting
king:
at
his
wrath
the
earth
trembleth,
and
the
nations
are
not
able
to
abide
his
indignation.
Thus
shall
ye
say
unto
them,
The
gods
that
have
not
made
the
heavens
and
the
earth,
these
shall
perish
from
the
earth,
and
from
under
the
heavens.
He
hath
made
the
earth
by
his
power,
he
hath
established
the
world
by
his
wisdom,
and
by
his
understanding
hath
he
stretched
out
the
heavens:
when
he
uttereth
his
voice,
there
is
a
tumult
of
waters
in
the
heavens,
and
he
causeth
the
vapours
to
ascend
from
the
ends
of
the
earth;
he
maketh
lightnings
for
the
rain,
and
bringeth
forth
the
wind
out
of
his
treasuries.
Every
man
is
become
brutish
and
is
without
knowledge;
every
goldsmith
is
put
to
shame
by
his
graven
image:
for
his
molten
image
is
falsehood,
and
there
is
no
breath
in
them.
They
are
vanity,
a
work
of
delusion:
in
the
time
of
their
visitation
they
shall
perish.
The
portion
of
Jacob
is
not
like
these;
for
he
is
the
former
of
all
things;
and
Israel
is
the
tribe
of
his
inheritance:
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name.
Gather
up
thy
wares
out
of
the
land,
O
thou
that abidest
in
the
siege.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
sling
out
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
at
this
time,
and
will
distress
them,
that
they
may
feel
it.
Woe
is
me
for
my
hurt!
my
wound
is
grievous:
but
I
said,
Truly
this
is
my
grief,
and
I
must
bear
it.
My
tent
is
spoiled,
and
all
my
cords
are
broken:
my
children
are
gone
forth
of
me,
and
they
are
not:
there
is
none
to
stretch
forth
my
tent
any
more,
and
to
set
up
my
curtains.
For
the
shepherds
are
become
brutish,
and
have
not
inquired
of
the
LORD:
therefore
they
have
not
prospered,
and
all
their
flocks
are
scattered.
The
voice
of
a
rumour,
behold
it
cometh,
and
a
great
commotion
out
of
the
north
country,
to
make
the
cities
of
Judah
a
desolation,
a
dwelling
place
of
jackals.
O
LORD,
I
know
that
the
way
of
man
is
not
in
himself:
it
is
not
in
man
that
walketh
to
direct
his
steps.
O
LORD,
correct
me,
but
with
judgment;
not
in
thine
anger,
lest
thou
bring
me
to
nothing.
Pour
out
thy
fury
upon
the
heathen
that
know
thee
not,
and
upon
the
families
that
call
not
on
thy
name:
for
they
have
devoured
Jacob,
yea,
they
have
devoured
him
and
consumed
him,
and
have
laid
waste
his
habitation.
The
word
that
came
to
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
saying,
Hear
ye
the
words
of
this
covenant,
and
speak
unto
the
men
of
Judah,
and
to
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem;
and
say
thou
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
Cursed
be
the
man
that
heareth
not
the
words
of
this
covenant,
which
I
commanded
your
fathers
in
the
day
that
I
brought
them
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
out
of
the
iron
furnace,
saying,
Obey
my
voice,
and
do
them,
according
to
all
which
I
command
you:
so
shall
ye
be
my
people,
and
I
will
be
your
God:
that
I
may
establish
the
oath
which
I
sware
unto
your
fathers,
to
give
them
a
land
flowing
with
milk
and
honey,
as
at
this
day.
Then
answered
I,
and
said,
Amen,
O
LORD.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Proclaim
all
these
words
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem,
saying,
Hear
ye
the
words
of
this
covenant,
and
do
them.
For
I
earnestly
protested
unto
your
fathers
in
the
day
that
I
brought
them
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
even
unto
this
day,
rising
early
and
protesting,
saying,
Obey
my
voice.
Yet
they
obeyed
not,
nor
inclined
their
ear,
but
walked
every
one
in
the
stubbornness
of
their
evil
heart:
therefore
I
brought
upon
them
all
the
words
of
this
covenant,
which
I
commanded
them
to
do,
but
they
did
them
not.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
A
conspiracy
is
found
among
the
men
of
Judah,
and
among
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem.
They
are
turned
back
to
the
iniquities
of
their
forefathers,
which
refused
to
hear
my
words;
and
they
are
gone
after
other
gods
to
serve
them:
the
house
of
Israel
and
the
house
of
Judah
have
broken
my
covenant
which
I
made
with
their
fathers.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
bring
evil
upon
them,
which
they
shall
not
be
able
to
escape;
and
they
shall
cry
unto
me,
but
I
will
not
hearken
unto
them.
Then
shall
the
cities
of
Judah
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
go
and
cry
unto
the
gods
unto
whom
they
offer
incense:
but
they
shall
not
save
them
at
all
in
the
time
of
their
trouble.
For
according
to
the
number
of
thy
cities
are
thy
gods,
O
Judah;
and
according
to
the
number
of
the
streets
of
Jerusalem
have
ye
set
up
altars
to
the
shameful
thing,
even
altars
to
burn
incense
unto
Baal.
Therefore
pray
not
thou
for
this
people,
neither
lift
up
cry
nor
prayer
for
them:
for
I
will
not
hear
them
in
the
time
that
they
cry
unto
me
for
their
trouble.
What
hath
my
beloved
to
do
in
mine
house,
seeing
she
hath
wrought
lewdness
with
many,
and
the
holy
flesh
is
passed
from
thee?
when
thou
doest
evil,
then
thou
rejoicest.
The
LORD
called
thy
name,
A
green
olive
tree,
fair
with
goodly
fruit:
with
the
noise
of
a
great
tumult
he
hath
kindled
fire
upon
it,
and
the
branches
of
it
are
broken.
For
the
LORD
of
hosts,
that
planted
thee,
hath
pronounced
evil
against
thee,
because
of
the
evil
of
the
house
of
Israel
and
of
the
house
of
Judah,
which
they
have
wrought
for
themselves
in
provoking
me
to
anger
by
offering
incense
unto
Baal.
And
the
LORD
gave
me
knowledge
of
it,
and
I
knew
it:
then
thou
shewedst
me
their
doings.
But
I
was
like
a
gentle
lamb
that
is
led
to
the
slaughter;
and
I
knew
not
that
they
had
devised
devices
against
me,
saying,
Let
us
destroy
the
tree
with
the
fruit
thereof,
and
let
us
cut
him
off
from
the
land
of
the
living,
that
his
name
may
be
no
more
remembered.
But,
O
LORD
of
hosts,
that
judgest
righteously,
that
triest
the
reins
and
the
heart,
let
me
see
thy
vengeance
on
them:
for
unto
thee
have
I
revealed
my
cause.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
the
men
of
Anathoth,
that
seek
thy
life,
saying,
Thou shalt
not
prophesy
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
that
thou
die
not
by
our
hand:
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Behold,
I
will
punish
them:
the
young
men
shall
die
by
the
sword;
their
sons
and
their
daughters
shall
die
by
famine;
and
there
shall
be
no
remnant
unto
them:
for
I
will
bring
evil
upon
the
men
of
Anathoth,
even
the
year
of
their
visitation.
Righteous
art
thou,
O
LORD,
when
I
plead
with
thee:
yet
would
I
reason
the
cause
with
thee:
wherefore
doth
the
way
of
the
wicked
prosper?
wherefore
are
all
they
at
ease
that
deal
very
treacherously?
Thou
hast
planted
them,
yea,
they
have
taken
root;
they
grow,
yea,
they
bring
forth
fruit:
thou
art
near
in
their
mouth,
and
far
from
their
reins.
But
thou,
O
LORD,
knowest
me;
thou
seest
me,
and
triest
mine
heart
toward
thee:
pull
them
out
like
sheep
for
the
slaughter,
and
prepare
them
for
the
day
of
slaughter.
How
long
shall
the
land
mourn,
and
the
herbs
of
the
whole
country
wither?
for
the
wickedness
of
them
that
dwell
therein,
the
beasts
are
consumed,
and
the
birds;
because
they
said,
He
shall
not
see
our
latter
end.
If
thou
hast
run
with
the
footmen,
and
they
have
wearied
thee,
then
how
canst
thou
contend
with
horses?
and
though
in
a
land
of
peace
thou
art
secure,
yet
how
wilt
thou
do
in
the
pride
of
Jordan?
For
even
thy
brethren,
and
the
house
of
thy
father,
even
they
have
dealt
treacherously
with
thee;
even
they
have
cried
aloud
after
thee:
believe
them
not,
though
they
speak
fair
words
unto
thee.
I
have
forsaken
mine
house,
I
have
cast
off
mine
heritage;
I
have
given
the
dearly
beloved
of
my
soul
into
the
hand
of
her
enemies.
Mine
heritage
is
become
unto
me
as
a
lion
in
the
forest:
she
hath
uttered
her
voice
against
me;
therefore
I
have
hated
her.
Is
mine
heritage
unto
me
as
a
speckled
bird
of
prey?
are
the
birds
of
prey
against
her
round
about?
go
ye,
assemble
all
the
beasts
of
the
field,
bring
them
to
devour.
Many
shepherds
have
destroyed
my
vineyard,
they
have
trodden
my
portion
under
foot,
they
have
made
my
pleasant
portion
a
desolate
wilderness.
They
have
made
it
a
desolation;
it
mourneth
unto
me,
being
desolate;
the
whole
land
is
made
desolate,
because
no
man
layeth
it
to
heart.
Spoilers
are
come
upon
all
the
bare
heights
in
the
wilderness:
for
the
sword
of
the
LORD
devoureth
from
the
one
end
of
the
land
even
to
the
other
end
of
the
land:
no
flesh
hath
peace.
They
have
sown
wheat,
and
have
reaped
thorns;
they
have
put
themselves
to
pain,
and
profit
nothing:
and
ye
shall
be
ashamed
of
your
fruits,
because
of
the
fierce
anger
of
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
against
all
mine
evil
neighbours,
that
touch
the
inheritance
which
I
have
caused
my
people
Israel
to
inherit:
Behold,
I
will
pluck
them
up
from
off
their
land,
and
will
pluck
up
the
house
of
Judah
from
among
them.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
after
that
I
have
plucked
them
up,
I
will
return
and
have
compassion
on
them;
and
I
will
bring
them
again,
every
man
to
his
heritage,
and
every
man
to
his
land.
and
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
they
will
diligently
learn
the
ways
of
my
people,
to
swear
by
my
name,
As
the
LORD
liveth;
even
as
they
taught
my
people
to
swear
by
Baal;
then
shall
they
be
built
up
in
the
midst
of
my
people.
But
if
they
will
not
hear,
then
will
I
pluck
up
that
nation, plucking
up
and
destroying
it,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
said
the
LORD
unto
me,
Go,
and
buy
thee
a
linen
girdle,
and
put
it
upon
thy
loins,
and
put
it
not
in
water.
So
I
bought
a
girdle
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
and
put
it
upon
my
loins.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me
the
second
time,
saying,
Take
the
girdle
that
thou
hast
bought,
which
is
upon
thy
loins,
and
arise,
go
to
Euphrates,
and
hide
it
there
in
a
hole
of
the
rock.
So
I
went,
and
hid
it
by
Euphrates,
as
the
LORD
commanded
me.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
many
days,
that
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Arise,
go
to
Euphrates,
and
take
the
girdle
from
thence,
which
I
commanded
thee
to
hide
there.
Then
I
went
to
Euphrates,
and
digged,
and
took
the
girdle
from
the
place
where
I
had
hid
it:
and,
behold,
the
girdle
was
marred,
it
was
profitable
for
nothing.
Then
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
After
this
manner
will
I
mar
the
pride
of
Judah,
and
the
great
pride
of
Jerusalem.
This
evil
people,
which
refuse
to
hear
my
words,
which
walk
in
the
stubbornness
of
their
heart,
and
are
gone
after
other
gods
to
serve
them,
and
to
worship
them,
shall
even
be
as
this
girdle,
which
is
profitable
for
nothing.
For
as
the
girdle
cleaveth
to
the
loins
of
a
man,
so
have
I
caused
to
cleave
unto
me
the
whole
house
of
Israel
and
the
whole
house
of
Judah,
saith
the
LORD;
that
they
might
be
unto
me
for
a
people,
and
for
a
name,
and
for
a
praise,
and
for
a
glory:
but
they
would
not
hear.
Therefore
thou shalt
speak
unto
them
this
word:
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Every
bottle
shall
be
filled
with
wine:
and
they
shall
say
unto
thee,
Do
we
not
know
that
every
bottle
shall
be
filled
with
wine?
Then shalt
thou
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
fill
all
the
inhabitants
of
this
land,
even
the
kings
that
sit
upon
David’s
throne,
and
the
priests,
and
the
prophets,
and
all
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
with
drunkenness.
And
I
will
dash
them
one
against
another,
even
the
fathers
and
the
sons
together,
saith
the
LORD:
I
will
not
pity,
nor
spare,
nor
have
compassion,
that
I
should
not
destroy
them.
Hear
ye,
and
give
ear;
be
not
proud:
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken.
Give
glory
to
the
LORD
your
God,
before
he
cause
darkness,
and
before
your
feet
stumble
upon
the
dark
mountains;
and,
while
ye
look
for
light,
he
turn
it
into
the
shadow
of
death,
and
make
it gross
darkness.
But
if
ye
will
not
hear
it,
my
soul
shall
weep
in
secret
for
your
pride;
and
mine
eye
shall
weep
sore,
and
run
down
with
tears,
because
the
LORD’S
flock
is
taken
captive.
Say
thou
unto
the
king
and
to
the queen-mother,
Humble
yourselves,
sit
down:
for
your headtires
are
come
down,
even
the
crown
of
your
glory.
The
cities
of
the
South
are
shut
up,
and
there
is
none
to
open
them:
Judah
is
carried
away
captive
all
of
it;
it
is
wholly
carried
away
captive.
Lift
up
your
eyes,
and
behold
them
that
come
from
the
north:
where
is
the
flock
that
was
given
thee,
thy
beautiful
flock?
What
wilt
thou
say,
when
he
shall
set
thy
friends
over
thee
as
head,
seeing
thou
thyself
hast
instructed
them
against
thee?
shall
not
sorrows
take
hold
of
thee,
as
of
a
woman
in
travail?
And
if
thou
say
in
thine
heart,
Wherefore
are
these
things
come
upon
me?
for
the
greatness
of
thine
iniquity
are
thy
skirts
discovered,
and
thy
heels
suffer
violence.
Can
the
Ethiopian
change
his
skin,
or
the
leopard
his
spots?
then
may
ye
also
do
good,
that
are
accustomed
to
do
evil.
Therefore
will
I
scatter
them,
as
the
stubble
that
passeth
away,
by
the
wind
of
the
wilderness.
This
is
thy
lot,
the
portion
measured
unto
thee
from
me,
saith
the
LORD;
because
thou
hast
forgotten
me,
and
trusted
in
falsehood.
Therefore
will
I
also
discover
thy
skirts
upon
thy
face,
and
thy
shame
shall
appear.
I
have
seen
thine
abominations,
even
thine
adulteries,
and
thy
neighings,
the
lewdness
of
thy
whoredom,
on
the
hills
in
the
field.
Woe
unto
thee,
O
Jerusalem!
thou
wilt
not
be
made
clean;
how
long
shall
it
yet
be?
The
word
of
the
LORD
that
came
to
Jeremiah
concerning
the
drought.
Judah
mourneth,
and
the
gates
thereof
languish,
they
sit
in
black
upon
the
ground;
and
the
cry
of
Jerusalem
is
gone
up.
And
their
nobles
send
their
little
ones
to
the
waters:
they
come
to
the
pits,
and
find
no
water;
they
return
with
their
vessels
empty:
they
are
ashamed
and
confounded,
and
cover
their
heads.
Because
of
the
ground
which
is
chapt,
for
that
no
rain
hath
been
in
the
land,
the
plowmen
are
ashamed,
they
cover
their
heads.
Yea,
the
hind
also
in
the
field
calveth,
and
forsaketh
her
young,
because
there
is
no
grass.
And
the
wild
asses
stand
on
the
bare
heights,
they
pant
for
air
like
jackals;
their
eyes
fail,
because
there
is
no herbage.
Though
our
iniquities
testify
against
us,
work
thou
for
thy
name’s
sake,
O
LORD:
for
our
backslidings
are
many;
we
have
sinned
against
thee.
O
thou
hope
of
Israel,
the
saviour
thereof
in
the
time
of
trouble,
why shouldest
thou
be
as
a
sojourner
in
the
land,
and
as
a
wayfaring
man
that
turneth
aside
to
tarry
for
a
night?
Why shouldest
thou
be
as
a
man
astonied,
as
a
mighty
man
that
cannot
save?
yet
thou,
O
LORD,
art
in
the
midst
of
us,
and
we
are
called
by
thy
name;
leave
us
not.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
unto
this
people,
Even
so
have
they
loved
to
wander;
they
have
not
refrained
their
feet:
therefore
the
LORD
doth
not
accept
them;
now
will
he
remember
their
iniquity,
and
visit
their
sins.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Pray
not
for
this
people
for
their
good.
When
they
fast,
I
will
not
hear
their
cry;
and
when
they
offer
burnt
offering
and
oblation,
I
will
not
accept
them:
but
I
will
consume
them
by
the
sword,
and
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence;
Then
said
I,
Ah,
Lord
GOD!
behold,
the
prophets
say
unto
them,
Ye
shall
not
see
the
sword,
neither
shall
ye
have
famine;
but
I
will
give
you
assured
peace
in
this
place.
Then
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
The
prophets
prophesy
lies
in
my
name:
I
sent
them
not,
neither
have
I
commanded
them,
neither
spake
I
unto
them:
they
prophesy
unto
you
a
lying
vision,
and
divination,
and
a
thing
of
nought,
and
the
deceit
of
their
own
heart.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
the
prophets
that
prophesy
in
my
name,
and
I
sent
them
not,
yet
they
say,
Sword
and
famine
shall
not
be
in
this
land:
By
sword
and
famine
shall
those
prophets
be
consumed.
And
the
people
to
whom
they
prophesy
shall
be
cast
out
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem
because
of
the
famine
and
the
sword;
and
they
shall
have
none
to
bury
them,
them,
their
wives,
nor
their
sons,
nor
their
daughters:
for
I
will
pour
their
wickedness
upon
them.
And
thou shalt
say
this
word
unto
them,
Let
mine
eyes
run
down
with
tears
night
and
day,
and
let
them
not
cease;
for
the
virgin
daughter
of
my
people
is
broken
with
a
great
breach,
with
a
very
grievous
wound.
If
I
go
forth
into
the
field,
then
behold
the
slain
with
the
sword!
and
if
I
enter
into
the
city,
then
behold
them
that
are
sick
with
famine!
for
both
the
prophet
and
the
priest
go
about
in
the
land
and
have
no
knowledge.
Hast
thou
utterly
rejected
Judah?
hath
thy
soul
loathed
Zion?
why
hast
thou
smitten
us,
and
there
is
no
healing
for
us?
We
looked
for
peace,
but
no
good
came;
and
for
a
time
of
healing,
and
behold
dismay!
We
acknowledge,
O
LORD,
our
wickedness,
and
the
iniquity
of
our
fathers:
for
we
have
sinned
against
thee.
Do
not
abhor
us,
for
thy
name’s
sake;
do
not
disgrace
the
throne
of
thy
glory:
remember,
break
not
thy
covenant
with
us.
Are
there
any
among
the
vanities
of
the
heathen
that
can
cause
rain?
or
can
the
heavens
give
showers?
art
not
thou
he,
O
LORD
our
God?
therefore
we
will
wait
upon
thee;
for
thou
hast
made
all
these
things.
Then
said
the
LORD
unto
me,
Though
Moses
and
Samuel
stood
before
me,
yet
my
mind
could
not
be
toward
this
people:
cast
them
out
of
my
sight,
and
let
them
go
forth.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
they
say
unto
thee,
Whither
shall
we
go
forth?
then
thou shalt
tell
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Such
as
are
for
death,
to
death;
and
such
as
are
for
the
sword,
to
the
sword;
and
such
as
are
for
the
famine,
to
the
famine;
and
such
as
are
for
captivity,
to
captivity.
And
I
will
appoint
over
them
four
kinds,
saith
the
LORD:
the
sword
to
slay,
and
the
dogs
to
tear,
and
the
fowls
of
the
heaven,
and
the
beasts
of
the
earth,
to
devour
and
to
destroy.
And
I
will
cause
them
to
be
tossed
to
and
fro
among
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth,
because
of
Manasseh
the
son
of
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah,
for
that
which
he
did
in
Jerusalem.
For
who
shall
have
pity
upon
thee,
O
Jerusalem?
or
who
shall
bemoan
thee?
or
who
shall
turn
aside
to
ask
of
thy
welfare?
Thou
hast
rejected
me,
saith
the
LORD,
thou
art
gone
backward:
therefore
have
I
stretched
out
my
hand
against
thee,
and
destroyed
thee;
I
am
weary
with
repenting.
And
I
have fanned
them
with
a
fan
in
the
gates
of
the
land;
I
have
bereaved
them
of
children,
I
have
destroyed
my
people;
they
have
not
returned
from
their
ways.
Their
widows
are
increased
to
me
above
the
sand
of
the
seas:
I
have
brought
upon
them
against
the
mother
of
the
young
men
a
spoiler
at
noonday:
I
have
caused
anguish
and
terrors
to
fall
upon
her
suddenly.
She
that
hath
borne
seven
languisheth;
she
hath
given
up
the
ghost;
her
sun
is
gone
down
while
it
was
yet
day;
she
hath
been
ashamed
and
confounded:
and
the
residue
of
them
will
I
deliver
to
the
sword
before
their
enemies,
saith
the
LORD.
Woe
is
me,
my
mother,
that
thou
hast
borne
me
a
man
of
strife
and
a
man
of
contention
to
the
whole
earth!
I
have
not
lent
on
usury,
neither
have
men
lent
to
me
on
usury;
yet
every
one
of
them
doth
curse
me.
The
LORD
said,
Verily
I
will
strengthen
thee
for
good;
verily
I
will
cause
the
enemy
to
make
supplication
unto
thee
in
the
time
of
evil
and
in
the
time
of
affliction.
Can
one
break
iron,
even
iron
from
the
north,
and
brass?
Thy
substance
and
thy
treasures
will
I
give
for
a
spoil
without
price,
and
that
for
all
thy
sins,
even
in
all
thy
borders.
And
I
will
make
them
to
pass
with
thine
enemies
into
a
land
which
thou
knowest
not:
for
a
fire
is
kindled
in
mine
anger,
which
shall
burn
upon
you.
O
LORD,
thou
knowest:
remember
me,
and
visit
me,
and
avenge
me
of
my
persecutors;
take
me
not
away
in
thy
longsuffering:
know
that
for
thy
sake
I
have
suffered
reproach.
Thy
words
were
found,
and
I
did
eat
them;
and
thy
words
were
unto
me
a
joy
and
the
rejoicing
of
mine
heart:
for
I
am
called
by
thy
name,
O
LORD
God
of
hosts.
I
sat
not
in
the
assembly
of
them
that
make
merry,
nor
rejoiced:
I
sat
alone
because
of
thy
hand;
for
thou
hast
filled
me
with
indignation.
Why
is
my
pain
perpetual,
and
my
wound
incurable,
which
refuseth
to
be
healed?
wilt
thou
indeed
be
unto
me
as
a
deceitful
brook,
as
waters
that
fail?
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
If
thou
return,
then
will
I
bring
thee
again,
that
thou
mayest
stand
before
me;
and
if
thou
take
forth
the
precious
from
the
vile,
thou shalt
be
as
my
mouth:
they
shall
return
unto
thee,
but
thou shalt
not
return
unto
them.
And
I
will
make
thee
unto
this
people
a
fenced
brasen
wall;
and
they
shall
fight
against
thee,
but
they
shall
not
prevail
against
thee:
for
I
am
with
thee
to
save
thee
and
to
deliver
thee,
saith
the
LORD.
And
I
will
deliver
thee
out
of
the
hand
of
the
wicked,
and
I
will
redeem
thee
out
of
the
hand
of
the
terrible.
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
also
unto
me,
saying,
Thou shalt
not
take
thee
a
wife,
neither shalt
thou
have
sons
or
daughters
in
this
place.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
the
sons
and
concerning
the
daughters
that
are
born
in
this
place,
and
concerning
their
mothers
that
bare
them,
and
concerning
their
fathers
that
begat
them
in
this
land:
They
shall
die
of
grievous
deaths;
they shalt
not
be
lamented,
neither
shall
they
be
buried;
they
shall
be
as
dung
upon
the
face
of
the
ground:
and
they
shall
be
consumed
by
the
sword,
and
by
famine;
and
their
carcases
shall
be
meat
for
the
fowls
of
heaven,
and
for
the
beasts
of
the
earth.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Enter
not
into
the
house
of
mourning,
neither
go
to
lament,
neither
bemoan
them:
for
I
have
taken
away
my
peace
from
this
people,
saith
the
LORD,
even
lovingkindness
and
tender
mercies.
Both
great
and
small
shall
die
in
this
land:
they
shall
not
be
buried,
neither
shall
men
lament
for
them,
nor
cut
themselves,
nor
make
themselves
bald
for
them:
neither
shall
men
break
bread
for
them
in
mourning,
to
comfort
them
for
the
dead;
neither
shall
men
give
them
the
cup
of
consolation
to
drink
for
their
father
or
for
their
mother.
And
thou shalt
not
go
into
the
house
of
feasting
to
sit
with
them,
to
eat
and
to
drink.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Behold,
I
will
cause
to
cease
out
of
this
place,
before
your
eyes
and
in
your
days,
the
voice
of
mirth
and
the
voice
of
gladness,
the
voice
of
the
bridegroom
and
the
voice
of
the
bride.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
thou shalt
shew
this
people
all
these
words,
and
they
shall
say
unto
thee,
Wherefore
hath
the
LORD
pronounced
all
this
great
evil
against
us?
or
what
is
our
iniquity?
or
what
is
our
sin
that
we
have
committed
against
the
LORD
our
God?
Then shalt
thou
say
unto
them,
Because
your
fathers
have
forsaken
me,
saith
the
LORD,
and
have
walked
after
other
gods,
and
have
served
them,
and
have
worshipped
them,
and
have
forsaken
me,
and
have
not
kept
my
law;
and
ye
have
done
evil
more
than
your
fathers;
for,
behold,
ye
walk
every
one
after
the
stubbornness
of
his
evil
heart,
so
that
ye
hearken
not
unto
me:
therefore
will
I
cast
you
forth
out
of
this
land
into
the
land
that
ye
have
not
known,
neither
ye
nor
your
fathers;
and
there
shall
ye
serve
other
gods
day
and
night;
for
I
will
shew
you
no
favour.
Therefore,
behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
it
shall
no
more
be
said,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
that
brought
up
the
children
of
Israel
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt;
but,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
that
brought
up
the
children
of
Israel
from
the
land
of
the
north,
and
from
all
the
countries
whither
he
had
driven
them:
and
I
will
bring
them
again
into
their
land
that
I
gave
unto
their
fathers.
Behold,
I
will
send
for
many
fishers
saith
the
LORD,
and
they
shall
fish
them;
and
afterward
I
will
send
for
many
hunters,
and
they
shall
hunt
them
from
every
mountain,
and
from
every
hill,
and
out
of
the
holes
of
the
rocks.
For
mine
eyes
are
upon
all
their
ways:
they
are
not
hid
from
my
face,
neither
is
their
iniquity
concealed
from
mine
eyes.
And
first
I
will
recompense
their
iniquity
and
their
sin
double;
because
they
have
polluted
my
land
with
the
carcases
of
their
detestable
things,
and
have
filled
mine
inheritance
with
their
abominations.
O
LORD,
my
strength,
and
my
strong
hold,
and
my
refuge
in
the
day
of
affliction,
unto
thee
shall
the
nations
come
from
the
ends
of
the
earth,
and
shall
say,
Our
fathers
have
inherited
nought
but
lies,
even
vanity
and
things
wherein
there
is
no
profit.
Shall
a
man
make
unto
himself
gods,
which
yet
are
no
gods?
Therefore,
behold,
I
will
cause
them
to
know,
this
once
will
I
cause
them
to
know
mine
hand
and
my
might;
and
they
shall
know
that
my
name
is
Jehovah.
The
sin
of
Judah
is
written
with
a
pen
of
iron,
and
with
the
point
of
a
diamond:
it
is
graven
upon
the
table
of
their
heart,
and
upon
the
horns
of
your
altars;
whilst
their
children
remember
their
altars
and
their
Asherim
by
the
green
trees
upon
the
high
hills.
O
my
mountain
in
the
field,
I
will
give
thy
substance
and
all
thy
treasures
for
a
spoil,
and
thy
high
places,
because
of
sin,
throughout
all
thy
borders.
And
thou,
even
of
thyself, shalt
discontinue
from
thine
heritage
that
I
gave
thee;
and
I
will
cause
thee
to
serve
thine
enemies
in
the
land
which
thou
knowest
not:
for
ye
have
kindled
a
fire
in
mine
anger
which
shall
burn
for
ever.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Cursed
is
the
man
that
trusteth
in
man,
and
maketh
flesh
his
arm,
and
whose
heart
departeth
from
the
LORD.
For
he
shall
be
like
the
heath
in
the
desert,
and
shall
not
see
when
good
cometh;
but
shall
inhabit
the
parched
places
in
the
wilderness,
a
salt
land
and
not
inhabited.
Blessed
is
the
man
that
trusteth
in
the
LORD,
and
whose
hope
the
LORD
is.
For
he
shall
be
as
a
tree
planted
by
the
waters,
and
that
spreadeth
out
his
roots
by
the
river,
and
shall
not
fear
when
heat
cometh,
but
his
leaf
shall
be
green;
and
shall
not
be
careful
in
the
year
of
drought,
neither
shall
cease
from
yielding
fruit.
The
heart
is
deceitful
above
all
things,
and
it
is
desperately
sick:
who
can
know
it?
I
the
LORD
search
the
heart,
I
try
the
reins,
even
to
give
every
man
according
to
his
ways,
according
to
the
fruit
of
his
doings.
As
the
partridge
that
gathereth
young
which
she
hath
not
brought
forth,
so
is
he
that
getteth
riches,
and
not
by
right;
in
the
midst
of
his
days
they
shall
leave
him,
and
at
his
end
he
shall
be
a
fool.
A
glorious
throne,
set
on
high
from
the
beginning,
is
the
place
of
our
sanctuary.
O
LORD,
the
hope
of
Israel,
all
that
forsake
thee
shall
be
ashamed;
they
that
depart
from
me
shall
be
written
in
the
earth,
because
they
have
forsaken
the
LORD,
the
fountain
of
living
waters.
Heal
me,
O
LORD,
and
I
shall
be
healed;
save
me,
and
I
shall
be
saved:
for
thou
art
my
praise.
Behold,
they
say
unto
me,
Where
is
the
word
of
the
LORD?
let
it
come
now.
As
for
me,
I
have
not
hastened
from
being
a
shepherd
after
thee;
neither
have
I
desired
the
woeful
day;
thou
knowest:
that
which
came
out
of
my
lips
was
before
thy
face.
Be
not
a
terror
unto
me:
thou
art
my
refuge
in
the
day
of
evil.
Let
them
be
ashamed
that
persecute
me,
but
let
not
me
be
ashamed;
let
them
be
dismayed,
but
let
not
me
be
dismayed:
bring
upon
them
the
day
of
evil,
and
destroy
them
with
double
destruction.
Thus
said
the
LORD
unto
me:
Go,
and
stand
in
the
gate
of
the
children
of
the
people,
whereby
the
kings
of
Judah
come
in,
and
by
the
which
they
go
out,
and
in
all
the
gates
of
Jerusalem;
and
say
unto
them,
Hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD,
ye
kings
of
Judah,
and
all
Judah,
and
all
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
that
enter
in
by
these
gates;
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Take
heed
to
yourselves,
and
bear
no
burden
on
the
sabbath
day,
nor
bring
it
in
by
the
gates
of
Jerusalem;
neither
carry
forth
a
burden
out
of
your
houses
on
the
sabbath
day,
neither
do
ye
any
work:
but
hallow
ye
the
sabbath
day,
as
I
commanded
your
fathers;
But
they
hearkened
not,
neither
inclined
their
ear,
but
made
their
neck
stiff,
that
they
might
not
hear,
and
might
not
receive
instruction.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
ye
diligently
hearken
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD,
to
bring
in
no
burden
through
the
gates
of
this
city
on
the
sabbath
day,
but
to
hallow
the
sabbath
day,
to
do
no
work
therein;
then
shall
there
enter
in
by
the
gates
of
this
city
kings
and
princes
sitting
upon
the
throne
of
David,
riding
in
chariots
and
on
horses,
they,
and
their
princes,
the
men
of
Judah,
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem:
and
this
city
shall
remain
for
ever.
And
they
shall
come
from
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
from
the
places
round
about
Jerusalem,
and
from
the
land
of
Benjamin,
and
from
the
lowland,
and
from
the
mountains,
and
from
the
South,
bringing
burnt
offerings,
and
sacrifices,
and
oblations,
and
frankincense,
and
bringing
sacrifices
of
thanksgiving,
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD.
But
if
ye
will
not
hearken
unto
me
to
hallow
the
sabbath
day,
and
not
to
bear
a
burden
and
enter
in
at
the
gates
of
Jerusalem
on
the
sabbath
day;
then
will
I
kindle
a
fire
in
the
gates
thereof,
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
of
Jerusalem,
and
it
shall
not
be
quenched.
The
word
which
came
to
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
saying,
Arise,
and
go
down
to
the
potter’s
house,
and
there
I
will
cause
thee
to
hear
my
words.
Then
I
went
down
to
the
potter’s
house,
and,
behold,
he
wrought
his
work
on
the
wheels.
And
when
the
vessel
that
he
made
of
the
clay
was
marred
in
the
hand
of
the
potter,
he
made
it
again
another
vessel,
as
seemed
good
to
the
potter
to
make
it.
Then
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
me,
saying,
O
house
of
Israel,
cannot
I
do
with
you
as
this
potter?
saith
the
LORD.
Behold,
as
the
clay
in
the
potter’s
hand,
so
are
ye
in
mine
hand,
O
house
of
Israel.
At
what
instant
I
shall
speak
concerning
a
nation,
and
concerning
a
kingdom,
to
pluck
up
and
to
break
down
and
to
destroy
it;
if
that
nation,
concerning
which
I
have
spoken,
turn
from
their
evil,
I
will
repent
of
the
evil
that
I
thought
to
do
unto
them.
And
at
what
instant
I
shall
speak
concerning
a
nation,
and
concerning
a
kingdom,
to
build
and
to
plant
it;
if
it
do
evil
in
my
sight,
that
it
obey
not
my
voice,
then
I
will
repent
of
the
good,
wherewith
I
said
I
would
benefit
them.
Now
therefore
go
to,
speak
to
the
men
of
Judah,
and
to
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
I
frame
evil
against
you,
and
devise
a
device
against
you:
return
ye
now
every
one
from
his
evil
way,
and
amend
your
ways
and
your
doings.
But
they
say,
There
is
no
hope:
for
we
will
walk
after
our
own
devices,
and
we
will
do
every
one
after
the
stubbornness
of
his
evil
heart.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Ask
ye
now
among
the
nations,
who
hath
heard
such
things;
the
virgin
of
Israel
hath
done
a
very
horrible
thing.
Shall
the
snow
of
Lebanon
fail
from
the
rock
of
the
field?
or
shall
the
cold
waters
that
flow
down
from
afar
be
dried
up?
For
my
people
hath
forgotten
me,
they
have
burned
incense
to
vanity;
and
they
have
caused
them
to
stumble
in
their
ways,
in
the
ancient
paths,
to
walk
in
bypaths,
in
a
way
not
cast
up;
to
make
their
land
an
astonishment,
and
a
perpetual
hissing;
every
one
that
passeth
thereby
shall
be
astonished,
and
shake
his
head.
I
will
scatter
them
as
with
an
east
wind
before
the
enemy;
I
will
look
upon
their
back,
and
not
their
face,
in
the
day
of
their
calamity.
Then
said
they,
Come,
and
let
us
devise
devices
against
Jeremiah;
for
the
law
shall
not
perish
from
the
priest,
nor
counsel
from
the
wise,
nor
the
word
from
the
prophet.
Come,
and
let
us
smite
him
with
the
tongue,
and
let
us
not
give
heed
to
any
of
his
words.
Give
heed
to
me,
O
LORD,
and
hearken
to
the
voice
of
them
that
contend
with
me.
Shall
evil
be
recompensed
for
good?
for
they
have
digged
a
pit
for
my
soul.
Remember
how
I
stood
before
thee
to
speak
good
for
them,
to
turn
away
thy
fury
from
them.
Therefore
deliver
up
their
children
to
the
famine,
and
give
them
over
to
the
power
of
the
sword;
and
let
their
wives
become
childless,
and
widows;
and
let
their
men
be
slain
of
death,
and
their
young
men
smitten
of
the
sword
in
battle.
Let
a
cry
be
heard
from
their
houses,
when
thou shalt
bring
a
troop
suddenly
upon
them:
for
they
have
digged
a
pit
to
take
me,
and
hid
snares
for
my
feet.
Yet,
LORD,
thou
knowest
all
their
counsel
against
me
to
slay
me;
forgive
not
their
iniquity,
neither
blot
out
their
sin
from
thy
sight:
but
let
them
be
overthrown
before
thee;
deal
thou
with
them
in
the
time
of
thine
anger.
Thus
said
the
LORD,
Go,
and
buy
a
potter’s
earthen
bottle,
and
take
of
the
elders
of
the
people,
and
of
the
elders
of
the
priests;
and
go
forth
unto
the
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom,
which
is
by
the
entry
of
the
gate Harsith,
and
proclaim
there
the
words
that
I
shall
tell
thee:
and
say,
Hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD,
O
kings
of
Judah,
and
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem;
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
Behold,
I
will
bring
evil
upon
this
place,
the
which
whosoever
heareth,
his
ears
shall
tingle.
Because
they
have
forsaken
me,
and
have
estranged
this
place,
and
have
burned
incense
in
it
unto
other
gods,
whom
they
knew
not,
they
and
their
fathers
and
the
kings
of
Judah;
and
have
filled
this
place
with
the
blood
of
innocents;
and
have
built
the
high
places
of
Baal,
to
burn
their
sons
in
the
fire
for
burnt
offerings
unto
Baal;
which
I
commanded
not,
nor
spake
it,
neither
came
it
into
my
mind:
therefore,
behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
this
place
shall
no
more
be
called
Topheth,
nor
The
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom,
but
The
valley
of
Slaughter.
And
I
will
make
void
the
counsel
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem
in
this
place;
and
I
will
cause
them
to
fall
by
the
sword
before
their
enemies,
and
by
the
hand
of
them
that
seek
their
life:
and
their
carcases
will
I
give
to
be
meat
for
the
fowls
of
the
heaven,
and
for
the
beasts
of
the
earth.
And
I
will
make
this
city
an
astonishment,
and
an
hissing;
every
one
that
passeth
thereby
shall
be
astonished
and
hiss
because
of
all
the
plagues
thereof.
And
I
will
cause
them
to
eat
the
flesh
of
their
sons
and
the
flesh
of
their
daughters,
and
they
shall
eat
every
one
the
flesh
of
his
friend,
in
the
siege
and
in
the
straitness,
wherewith
their
enemies,
and
they
that
seek
their
life,
shall
straiten
them.
Then shalt
thou
break
the
bottle
in
the
sight
of
the
men
that
go
with
thee,
and shalt
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Even
so
will
I
break
this
people
and
this
city,
as
one
breaketh
a
potter’s
vessel,
that
cannot
be
made
whole
again:
and
they
shall
bury
in
Topheth,
till
there
be
no
place
to
bury.
Thus
will
I
do
unto
this
place,
saith
the
LORD,
and
to
the
inhabitants
thereof,
even
making
this
city
as
Topheth:
and
the
houses
of
Jerusalem,
and
the
houses
of
the
kings
of
Judah,
which
are
defiled,
shall
be
as
the
place
of
Topheth,
even
all
the
houses
upon
whose
roofs
they
have
burned
incense
unto
all
the
host
of
heaven,
and
have
poured
out
drink
offerings
unto
other
gods.
Then
came
Jeremiah
from
Topheth,
whither
the
LORD
had
sent
him
to
prophesy;
and
he
stood
in
the
court
of
the
LORD’S
house,
and
said
to
all
the
people:
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
Behold,
I
will
bring
upon
this
city
and
upon
all
her
towns
all
the
evil
that
I
have
pronounced
against
it;
because
they
have
made
their
neck
stiff,
that
they
might
not
hear
my
words.
Now
Pashhur
the
son
of
Immer
the
priest,
who
was
chief
officer
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
heard
Jeremiah
prophesying
these
things.
Then
Pashhur
smote
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
and
put
him
in
the
stocks
that
were
in
the
upper
gate
of
Benjamin,
which
was
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
Pashhur
brought
forth
Jeremiah
out
of
the
stocks.
Then
said
Jeremiah
unto
him,
The
LORD
hath
not
called
thy
name
Pashhur,
but
Magor-missabib.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
make
thee
a
terror
to
thyself,
and
to
all
thy
friends:
and
they
shall
fall
by
the
sword
of
their
enemies,
and
thine
eyes
shall
behold
it:
and
I
will
give
all
Judah
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
he
shall
carry
them
captive
to
Babylon,
and
shall
slay
them
with
the
sword.
Moreover
I
will
give
all
the
riches
of
this
city,
and
all
the
gains
thereof,
and
all
the
precious
things
thereof,
yea,
all
the
treasures
of
the
kings
of
Judah
will
I
give
into
the
hand
of
their
enemies,
which
shall
spoil
them,
and
take
them,
and
carry
them
to
Babylon.
And
thou,
Pashhur,
and
all
that
dwell
in
thine
house
shall
go
into
captivity:
and
thou shalt
come
to
Babylon,
and
there
thou shalt
die,
and
there shalt
thou
be
buried,
thou,
and
all
thy
friends,
to
whom
thou
hast
prophesied
falsely.
O
LORD,
thou
hast
deceived
me,
and
I
was
deceived:
thou
art
stronger
than
I,
and
hast
prevailed:
I
am
become
a
laughingstock
all
the
day,
every
one
mocketh
me.
For
as
often
as
I
speak,
I
cry
out;
I
cry,
Violence
and
spoil:
because
the
word
of
the
LORD
is
made
a
reproach
unto
me,
and
a
derision,
all
the
day.
And
if
I
say,
I
will
not
make
mention
of
him,
nor
speak
any
more
in
his
name,
then
there
is
in
mine
heart
as
it
were
a
burning
fire
shut
up
in
my
bones,
and
I
am
weary
with
forbearing,
and
I
cannot
contain.
For
I
have
heard
the
defaming
of
many,
terror
on
every
side.
Denounce,
and
we
will
denounce
him,
say
all
my
familiar
friends,
they
that
watch
for
my
halting;
peradventure
he
will
be
enticed,
and
we
shall
prevail
against
him,
and
we
shall
take
our
revenge
on
him.
But
the
LORD
is
with
me
as
a
mighty
one
and
a
terrible:
therefore
my
persecutors
shall
stumble,
and
they
shall
not
prevail:
they
shall
be
greatly
ashamed,
because
they
have
not
dealt
wisely,
even
with
an
everlasting
dishonour
which
shall
never
be
forgotten.
But,
O
LORD
of
hosts,
that
triest
the
righteous,
that
seest
the
reins
and
the
heart,
let
me
see
thy
vengeance
on
them;
for
unto
thee
have
I
revealed
my
cause.
Sing
unto
the
LORD,
praise
ye
the
LORD:
for
he
hath
delivered
the
soul
of
the
needy
from
the
hand
of evil-doers.
Cursed
be
the
day
wherein
I
was
born:
let
not
the
day
wherein
my
mother
bare
me
be
blessed.
Cursed
be
the
man
who
brought
tidings
to
my
father,
saying,
A
man
child
is
born
unto
thee;
making
him
very
glad.
And
let
that
man
be
as
the
cities
which
the
LORD
overthrew,
and
repented
not:
and
let
him
hear
a
cry
in
the
morning,
and
shouting
at
noontide;
because
he
slew
me
not
from
the
womb;
and
so
my
mother
should
have
been
my
grave,
and
her
womb
always
great.
Wherefore
came
I
forth
out
of
the
womb
to
see
labour
and
sorrow,
that
my
days
should
be
consumed
with
shame?
The
word
which
came
unto
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
when
king
Zedekiah
sent
unto
him
Pashhur
the
son
of
Malchijah,
and
Zephaniah
the
son
of
Maaseiah
the
priest,
saying,
Inquire,
I
pray
thee,
of
the
LORD
for
us;
for
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
maketh
war
against
us:
peradventure
the
LORD
will
deal
with
us
according
to
all
his
wondrous
works,
that
he
may
go
up
from
us.
Then
said
Jeremiah
unto
them,
Thus
shall
ye
say
to
Zedekiah:
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Behold,
I
will
turn
back
the
weapons
of
war
that
are
in
your
hands;
wherewith
ye
fight
against
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
against
the
Chaldeans
which
besiege
you,
without
the
walls,
and
I
will
gather
them
into
the
midst
of
this
city.
And
I
myself
will
fight
against
you
with
an
outstretched
hand
and
with
a
strong
arm,
even
in
anger,
and
in
fury,
and
in
great
wrath.
And
I
will
smite
the
inhabitants
of
this
city,
both
man
and
beast:
they
shall
die
of
a
great
pestilence.
And
afterward,
saith
the
LORD,
I
will
deliver
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah,
and
his
servants,
and
the
people,
even
such
as
are
left
in
this
city
from
the
pestilence,
from
the
sword,
and
from
the
famine,
into
the
hand
of
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon,
and
into
the
hand
of
their
enemies,
and
into
the
hand
of
those
that
seek
their
life:
and
he
shall
smite
them
with
the
edge
of
the
sword;
he
shall
not
spare
them,
neither
have
pity,
nor
have
mercy.
And
unto
this
people
thou shalt
say,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
I
set
before
you
the
way
of
life
and
the
way
of
death.
He
that
abideth
in
this
city
shall
die
by
the
sword,
and
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence:
but
he
that
goeth
out,
and
falleth
away
to
the
Chaldeans
that
besiege
you,
he
shall
live,
and
his
life
shall
be
unto
him
for
a
prey.
For
I
have
set
my
face
upon
this
city
for
evil,
and
not
for
good,
saith
the
LORD:
it
shall
be
given
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
he
shall
burn
it
with
fire.
And
touching
the
house
of
the
king
of
Judah,
hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD:
O
house
of
David,
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Execute
judgment
in
the
morning,
and
deliver
the
spoiled
out
of
the
hand
of
the
oppressor,
lest
my
fury
go
forth
like
fire,
and
burn
that
none
can
quench
it,
because
of
the
evil
of
your
doings.
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
O
inhabitant
of
the
valley,
and
of
the
rock
of
the
plain,
saith
the
LORD;
ye
which
say,
Who
shall
come
down
against
us?
or
who
shall
enter
into
our
habitations?
And
I
will
punish
you
according
to
the
fruit
of
your
doings,
saith
the
LORD:
and
I
will
kindle
a
fire
in
her
forest,
and
it
shall
devour
all
that
is
round
about
her.
Thus
said
the
LORD:
Go
down
to
the
house
of
the
king
of
Judah,
and
speak
there
this
word,
And
say,
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
O
king
of
Judah,
that
sittest
upon
the
throne
of
David,
thou,
and
thy
servants,
and
thy
people
that
enter
in
by
these
gates.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Execute
ye
judgment
and
righteousness,
and
deliver
the
spoiled
out
of
the
hand
of
the
oppressor:
and
do
no
wrong,
do
no
violence,
to
the
stranger,
the
fatherless,
nor
the
widow,
neither
shed
innocent
blood
in
this
place.
For
if
ye
do
this
thing
indeed,
then
shall
there
enter
in
by
the
gates
of
this
house
kings
sitting
upon
the
throne
of
David,
riding
in
chariots
and
on
horses,
he,
and
his
servants,
and
his
people.
But
if
ye
will
not
hear
these
words,
I
swear
by
myself,
saith
the
LORD,
that
this
house
shall
become
a
desolation.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
the
house
of
the
king
of
Judah:
Thou
art
Gilead
unto
me,
and
the
head
of
Lebanon:
yet
surely
I
will
make
thee
a
wilderness,
and
cities
which
are
not
inhabited.
And
I
will
prepare
destroyers
against
thee,
every
one
with
his
weapons:
and
they
shall
cut
down
thy
choice
cedars,
and
cast
them
into
the
fire.
And
many
nations
shall
pass
by
this
city,
and
they
shall
say
every
man
to
his
neighbour,
Wherefore
hath
the
LORD
done
thus
unto
this
great
city?
Then
they
shall
answer,
Because
they
forsook
the
covenant
of
the
LORD
their
God,
and
worshipped
other
gods,
and
served
them.
Weep
ye
not
for
the
dead,
neither
bemoan
him:
but
weep
sore
for
him
that
goeth
away;
for
he
shall
return
no
more,
nor
see
his
native
country.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
touching
Shallum
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah,
which
reigned
instead
of
Josiah
his
father,
which
went
forth
out
of
this
place:
He
shall
not
return
thither
any
more;
But
in
the
place
whither
they
have
led
him
captive,
there
shall
he
die,
and
he
shall
see
this
land
no
more.
Woe
unto
him
that
buildeth
his
house
by
unrighteousness,
and
his
chambers
by
injustice;
that
useth
his
neighbour’s
service
without
wages,
and
giveth
him
not
his
hire;
that
saith,
I
will
build
me
a
wide
house
and
spacious
chambers,
and
cutteth
him
out
windows;
and
it
is
cieled
with
cedar,
and
painted
with
vermilion.
Shalt
thou
reign,
because
thou strivest
to
excel
in
cedar?
did
not
thy
father
eat
and
drink,
and
do
judgment
and
justice?
then
it
was
well
with
him.
He
judged
the
cause
of
the
poor
and
needy;
then
it
was
well.
Was
not
this
to
know
me?
saith
the
LORD.
But
thine
eyes
and
thine
heart
are
not
but
for
thy
covetousness,
and
for
to
shed
innocent
blood,
and
for
oppression,
and
for
violence,
to
do
it.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah:
They
shall
not
lament
for
him,
saying,
Ah
my
brother!
or,
Ah
sister!
they
shall
not
lament
for
him,
saying,
Ah
lord!
or,
Ah
his
glory!
He
shall
be
buried
with
the
burial
of
an
ass,
drawn
and
cast
forth
beyond
the
gates
of
Jerusalem.
Go
up
to
Lebanon,
and
cry;
and
lift
up
thy
voice
in
Bashan:
and
cry
from
Abarim;
for
all
thy
lovers
are
destroyed.
I
spake
unto
thee
in
thy
prosperity;
but
thou
saidst,
I
will
not
hear.
This
hath
been
thy
manner
from
thy
youth,
that
thou
obeyedst
not
my
voice.
The
wind
shall
feed
all
thy
shepherds,
and
thy
lovers
shall
go
into
captivity:
surely
then shalt
thou
be
ashamed
and
confounded
for
all
thy
wickedness.
O
inhabitant
of
Lebanon,
that
makest
thy
nest
in
the
cedars,
how
greatly
to
be
pitied shalt
thou
be
when
pangs
come
upon
thee,
the
pain
as
of
a
woman
in
travail!
As
I
live,
saith
the
LORD,
though
Coniah
the
son
of
Jehoiakim
king
of
Judah
were
the
signet
upon
my
right
hand,
yet
would
I
pluck
thee
thence;
and
I
will
give
thee
into
the
hand
of
them
that
seek
thy
life,
and
into
the
hand
of
them
of
whom
thou
art
afraid,
even
into
the
hand
of
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon,
and
into
the
hand
of
the
Chaldeans.
And
I
will
cast
thee
out,
and
thy
mother
that
bare
thee,
into
another
country,
where
ye
were
not
born;
and
there
shall
ye
die.
But
to
the
land whereunto
their
soul
longeth
to
return,
thither
shall
they
not
return.
Is
this
man
Coniah
a
despised
broken
vessel?
is
he
a
vessel
wherein
is
no
pleasure?
wherefore
are
they
cast
out,
he
and
his
seed,
and
are
cast
into
the
land
which
they
know
not?
O
earth,
earth,
earth,
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Write
ye
this
man
childless,
a
man
that
shall
not
prosper
in
his
days:
for
no
man
of
his
seed
shall
prosper,
sitting
upon
the
throne
of
David,
and
ruling
any
more
in
Judah.
Woe
unto
the
shepherds
that
destroy
and
scatter
the
sheep
of
my
pasture!
saith
the
LORD.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
against
the
shepherds
that
feed
my
people:
Ye
have
scattered
my
flock,
and
driven
them
away,
and
have
not
visited
them;
behold,
I
will
visit
upon
you
the
evil
of
your
doings,
saith
the
LORD.
And
I
will
gather
the
remnant
of
my
flock
out
of
all
the
countries
whither
I
have
driven
them,
and
will
bring
them
again
to
their
folds;
and
they
shall
be
fruitful
and
multiply.
And
I
will
set
up
shepherds
over
them
which
shall
feed
them:
and
they
shall
fear
no
more,
nor
be
dismayed,
neither
shall
any
be
lacking,
saith
the
LORD.
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
raise
unto
David
a
righteous
Branch,
and
he
shall
reign
as
king
and
deal
wisely,
and
shall
execute
judgment
and
justice
in
the
land.
In
his
days
Judah
shall
be
saved,
and
Israel
shall
dwell
safely:
and
this
is
his
name
whereby
he
shall
be
called,
The
LORD
is
our
righteousness.
Therefore,
behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
they
shall
no
more
say,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
which
brought
up
the
Children
of
Israel
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt;
but,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
which
brought
up
and
which
led
the
seed
of
the
house
of
Israel
out
of
the
north
country,
and
from
all
the
countries
whither
I
had
driven
them;
and
they
shall
dwell
in
their
own
land.
Concerning
the
prophets.
Mine
heart
within
me
is
broken,
all
my
bones
shake;
I
am
like
a
drunken
man,
and
like
a
man
whom
wine
hath
overcome;
because
of
the
LORD,
and
because
of
his
holy
words.
For
the
land
is
full
of
adulterers;
for
because
of
swearing
the
land
mourneth;
the
pastures
of
the
wilderness
are
dried
up;
and
their
course
is
evil,
and
their
force
is
not
right.
for
both
prophet
and
priest
are
profane;
yea,
in
my
house
have
I
found
their
wickedness,
saith
the
LORD.
Wherefore
their
way
shall
be
unto
them
as
slippery
places
in
the
darkness:
they
shall
be
driven
on,
and
fall
therein:
for
I
will
bring
evil
upon
them,
even
the
year
of
their
visitation,
saith
the
LORD.
And
I
have
seen
folly
in
the
prophets
of
Samaria;
they
prophesied
by
Baal,
and
caused
my
people
Israel
to
err.
In
the
prophets
of
Jerusalem
also
I
have
seen
an
horrible
thing;
they
commit
adultery,
and
walk
in
lies,
and
they
strengthen
the
hands
of evil-doers,
that
none
doth
return
from
his
wickedness:
they
are
all
of
them
become
unto
me
as
Sodom,
and
the
inhabitants
thereof
as
Gomorrah.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts
concerning
the
prophets:
Behold,
I
will
feed
them
with
wormwood,
and
make
them
drink
the
water
of
gall:
for
from
the
prophets
of
Jerusalem
is
profaneness
gone
forth
into
all
the
land.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Hearken
not
unto
the
words
of
the
prophets
that
prophesy
unto
you;
they
teach
you
vanity:
they
speak
a
vision
of
their
own
heart,
and
not
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
LORD.
They
say
continually
unto
them
that
despise
me,
The
LORD
hath
said,
Ye
shall
have
peace;
and
unto
every
one
that
walketh
in
the
stubbornness
of
his
own
heart
they
say,
No
evil
shall
come
upon
you.
For
who
hath
stood
in
the
council
of
the
LORD,
that
he
should
perceive
and
hear
his
word?
who
hath
marked
my
word,
and
heard
it?
Behold,
the
tempest
of
the
LORD,
even
his
fury,
is
gone
forth,
yea,
a
whirling
tempest:
it
shall
burst
upon
the
head
of
the
wicked.
The
anger
of
the
LORD
shall
not
return,
until
he
have
executed,
and
till
he
have
performed
the
intents
of
his
heart:
in
the
latter
days
ye
shall
understand
it
perfectly.
I
sent
not
these
prophets,
yet
they
ran:
I
spake
not
unto
them,
yet
they
prophesied.
But
if
they
had
stood
in
my
council,
then
had
they
caused
my
people
to
hear
my
words,
and
had
turned
them
from
their
evil
way,
and
from
the
evil
of
their
doings.
Am
I
a
God
at
hand,
saith
the
LORD,
and
not
a
God
afar
off?
Can
any
hide
himself
in
secret
places
that
I
shall
not
see
him?
saith
the
LORD.
Do
not
I
fill
heaven
and
earth?
saith
the
LORD.
I
have
heard
what
the
prophets
have
said,
that
prophesy
lies
in
my
name,
saying,
I
have
dreamed,
I
have
dreamed.
How
long
shall
this
be
in
the
heart
of
the
prophets
that
prophesy
lies;
even
the
prophets
of
the
deceit
of
their
own
heart?
which
think
to
cause
my
people
to
forget
my
name
by
their
dreams
which
they
tell
every
man
to
his
neighbour,
as
their
fathers
forgat
my
name
for
Baal.
The
prophet
that
hath
a
dream,
let
him
tell
a
dream;
and
he
that
hath
my
word,
let
him
speak
my
word
faithfully.
What
is
the
straw
to
the
wheat?
saith
the
LORD.
Is
not
my
word
like
as
fire?
saith
the
LORD;
and
like
a
hammer
that
breaketh
the
rock
in
pieces?
Therefore,
behold,
I
am
against
the
prophets,
saith
the
LORD,
that
steal
my
words
every
one
from
his
neighbour.
Behold,
I
am
against
the
prophets,
saith
the
LORD,
that
use
their
tongues,
and
say,
He
saith.
Behold,
I
am
against
them
that
prophesy
lying
dreams,
saith
the
LORD,
and
do
tell
them,
and
cause
my
people
to
err
by
their
lies,
and
by
their
vain
boasting:
yet
I
sent
them
not,
nor
commanded
them;
neither
shall
they
profit
this
people
at
all,
saith
the
LORD.
And
when
this
people,
or
the
prophet,
or
a
priest,
shall
ask
thee,
saying,
What
is
the
burden
of
the
LORD?
then shalt
thou
say
unto
them,
What
burden!
I
will
cast
you
off,
saith
the
LORD.
And
as
for
the
prophet,
and
the
priest,
and
the
people,
that
shall
say,
The
burden
of
the
LORD,
I
will
even
punish
that
man
and
his
house.
Thus
shall
ye
say
every
one
to
his
neighbour,
and
every
one
to
his
brother,
What
hath
the
LORD
answered?
and,
What
hath
the
LORD
spoken?
And
the
burden
of
the
LORD
shall
ye
mention
no
more:
for
every
man’s
own
word
shall
be
his
burden;
for
ye
have
perverted
the
words
of
the
living
God,
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
our
God.
Thus shalt
thou
say
to
the
prophet,
What
hath
the
LORD
answered
thee?
and,
What
hath
the
LORD
spoken?
But
if
ye
say,
The
burden
of
the
LORD;
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Because
ye
say
this
word,
The
burden
of
the
LORD,
and
I
have
sent
unto
you,
saying,
Ye
shall
not
say,
The
burden
of
the
LORD;
therefore,
behold,
I
will
utterly
forget
you,
and
I
will
cast
you
off,
and
the
city
that
I
gave
unto
you
and
to
your
fathers,
away
from
my
presence:
and
I
will
bring
an
everlasting
reproach
upon
you,
and
a
perpetual
shame
which
shall
not
be
forgotten.
The
LORD
shewed
me,
and,
behold,
two
baskets
of
figs
set
before
the
temple
of
the
LORD;
after
that
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
had
carried
away
captive
Jeconiah
the
son
of
Jehoiakim,
king
of
Judah,
and
the
princes
of
Judah,
with
the
craftsmen
and
smiths,
from
Jerusalem,
and
had
brought
them
to
Babylon.
One
basket
had
very
good
figs,
like
the
figs
that
are
first
ripe:
and
the
other
basket
had
very
bad
figs,
which
could
not
be
eaten,
they
were
so
bad.
Then
said
the
LORD
unto
me,
What
seest
thou,
Jeremiah?
And
I
said,
Figs;
the
good
figs,
very
good;
and
the
bad,
very
bad,
that
cannot
be
eaten,
they
are
so
bad.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel;
Like
these
good
figs,
so
will
I
regard
the
captives
of
Judah,
whom
I
have
sent
out
of
this
place
into
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans,
for
good.
For
I
will
set
mine
eyes
upon
them
for
good,
and
I
will
bring
them
again
to
this
land:
and
I
will
build
them,
and
not
pull
them
down;
and
I
will
plant
them,
and
not
pluck
them
up.
And
I
will
give
them
an
heart
to
know
me,
that
I
am
the
LORD:
and
they
shall
be
my
people,
and
I
will
be
their
God:
for
they
shall
return
unto
me
with
their
whole
heart.
And
as
the
bad
figs,
which
cannot
be
eaten,
they
are
so
bad;
surely
thus
saith
the
LORD,
So
will
I
give
up
Zedekiah
the
king
of
Judah,
and
his
princes,
and
the
residue
of
Jerusalem,
that
remain
in
this
land,
and
them
that
dwell
in
the
land
of
Egypt:
I
will
even
give
them
up
to
be
tossed
to
and
fro
among
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth
for
evil;
to
be
a
reproach
and
a
proverb,
a
taunt
and
a
curse,
in
all
places
whither
I
shall
drive
them.
And
I
will
send
the
sword,
the
famine,
and
the
pestilence,
among
them,
till
they
be
consumed
from
off
the
land
that
I
gave
unto
them
and
to
their
fathers.
The
word
that
came
to
Jeremiah
concerning
all
the
people
of
Judah
in
the
fourth
year
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah;
the
same
was
the
first
year
of
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon;
the
which
Jeremiah
the
prophet
spake
unto
all
the
people
of
Judah,
and
to
all
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
saying:
From
the
thirteenth
year
of
Josiah
the
son
of
Amon,
king
of
Judah,
even
unto
this
day,
these
three
and
twenty
years,
the
word
of
the
LORD
hath
come
unto
me,
and
I
have
spoken
unto
you,
rising
up
early
and
speaking;
but
ye
have
not
hearkened.
And
the
LORD
hath
sent
unto
you
all
his
servants
the
prophets,
rising
up
early
and
sending
them;
but
ye
have
not
hearkened,
nor
inclined
your
ear
to
hear;
saying,
Return
ye
now
every
one
from
his
evil
way,
and
from
the
evil
of
your
doings,
and
dwell
in
the
land
that
the
LORD
hath
given
unto
you
and
to
your
fathers,
from
of
old
and
even
for
evermore:
and
go
not
after
other
gods
to
serve
them,
and
to
worship
them,
and
provoke
me
not
to
anger
with
the
work
of
your
hands;
and
I
will
do
you
no
hurt.
Yet
ye
have
not
hearkened
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD;
that
ye
might
provoke
me
to
anger
with
the
work
of
your
hands
to
your
own
hurt.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts;
Because
ye
have
not
heard
my
words,
behold,
I
will
send
and
take
all
the
families
of
the
north,
saith
the
LORD,
and
I
will
send
unto
Nebuchadrezzar
the
king
of
Babylon,
my
servant,
and
will
bring
them
against
this
land,
and
against
the
inhabitants
thereof,
and
against
all
these
nations
round
about;
and
I
will
utterly
destroy
them,
and
make
them
an
astonishment,
and
an
hissing,
and
perpetual
desolations.
Moreover
I
will
take
from
them
the
voice
of
mirth
and
the
voice
of
gladness,
the
voice
of
the
bridegroom
and
the
voice
of
the
bride,
the
sound
of
the
millstones,
and
the
light
of
the
candle.
And
this
whole
land
shall
be
a
desolation,
and
an
astonishment;
and
these
nations
shall
serve
the
king
of
Babylon
seventy
years.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
when
seventy
years
are
accomplished,
that
I
will
punish
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
that
nation,
saith
the
LORD,
for
their
iniquity,
and
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans;
and
I
will
make
it
desolate
for
ever.
And
I
will
bring
upon
that
land
all
my
words
which
I
have
pronounced
against
it,
even
all
that
is
written
in
this
book,
which
Jeremiah
hath
prophesied
against
all
the
nations.
For
many
nations
and
great
kings
shall
serve
themselves
of
them,
even
of
them:
and
I
will
recompense
them
according
to
their
deeds,
and
according
to
the
work
of
their
hands.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
unto
me:
Take
the
cup
of
the
wine
of
this
fury
at
my
hand,
and
cause
all
the
nations,
to
whom
I
send
thee,
to
drink
it.
And
they
shall
drink,
and
reel
to
and
fro,
and
be
mad,
because
of
the
sword
that
I
will
send
among
them.
Then
took
I
the
cup
at
the
LORD’S
hand,
and
made
all
the
nations
to
drink,
unto
whom
the
LORD
had
sent
me:
to
wit,
Jerusalem,
and
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
the
kings
thereof,
and
the
princes
thereof,
to
make
them
a
desolation,
an
astonishment,
an
hissing,
and
a
curse;
as
it
is
this
day;
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
and
his
servants,
and
his
princes,
and
all
his
people;
and
all
the
mingled
people,
and
all
the
kings
of
the
land
of
Uz,
and
all
the
kings
of
the
land
of
the
Philistines,
and
Ashkelon,
and
Gaza,
and
Ekron,
and
the
remnant
of
Ashdod;
Edom,
and
Moab,
and
the
children
of
Ammon;
and
all
the
kings
of
Tyre,
and
all
the
kings
of
Zidon,
and
the
kings
of
the
isle
which
is
beyond
the
sea;
Dedan,
and
Tema,
and
Buz,
and
all
that
have
the
corners
of
their
hair
polled;
and
all
the
kings
of
Arabia,
and
all
the
kings
of
the
mingled
people
that
dwell
in
the
wilderness;
and
all
the
kings
of
Zimri,
and
all
the
kings
of
Elam,
and
all
the
kings
of
the
Medes;
and
all
the
kings
of
the
north,
far
and
near,
one
with
another;
and
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
world,
which
are
upon
the
face
of
the
earth:
and
the
king
of
Sheshach
shall
drink
after
them.
And
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Drink
ye,
and
be
drunken,
and
spue,
and
fall,
and
rise
no
more,
because
of
the
sword
which
I
will
send
among
you.
And
it
shall
be,
if
they
refuse
to
take
the
cup
at
thine
hand
to
drink,
then shalt
thou
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Ye
shall
surely
drink.
For,
lo,
I
begin
to
work
evil
at
the
city
which
is
called
by
my
name,
and
should
ye
be
utterly
unpunished?
Ye
shall
not
be
unpunished:
for
I
will
call
for
a
sword
upon
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
earth,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Therefore
prophesy
thou
against
them
all
these
words,
and
say
unto
them,
The
LORD
shall
roar
from
on
high,
and
utter
his
voice
from
his
holy
habitation;
he
shall
mightily
roar
against
his
fold;
he
shall
give
a
shout,
as
they
that
tread
the
grapes,
against
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
earth.
A
noise
shall
come
even
to
the
end
of
the
earth;
for
the
LORD
hath
a
controversy
with
the
nations,
he
will
plead
with
all
flesh;
as
for
the
wicked,
he
will
give
them
to
the
sword,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Behold,
evil
shall
go
forth
from
nation
to
nation,
and
a
great
tempest
shall
be
raised
up
from
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
earth.
And
the
slain
of
the
LORD
shall
be
at
that
day
from
one
end
of
the
earth
even
unto
the
other
end
of
the
earth:
they
shall
not
be
lamented,
neither
gathered,
nor
buried;
they
shall
be
dung
upon
the
face
of
the
ground.
Howl,
ye
shepherds,
and
cry;
and
wallow
yourselves
in
ashes,
ye
principal
of
the
flock:
for
the
days
of
your
slaughter
are
fully
come,
and
I
will
break
you
in
pieces,
and
ye
shall
fall
like
a
pleasant
vessel.
And
the
shepherds
shall
have
no
way
to
flee,
nor
the
principal
of
the
flock
to
escape.
A
voice
of
the
cry
of
the
shepherds,
and
the
howling
of
the
principal
of
the
flock!
for
the
LORD
layeth
waste
their
pasture.
And
the
peaceable
folds
are
brought
to
silence
because
of
the
fierce
anger
of
the
LORD.
He
hath
forsaken
his
covert,
as
the
lion:
for
their
land
is
become
an
astonishment
because
of
the
fierceness
of
the
oppressing
sword,
and
because
of
his
fierce
anger.
In
the
beginning
of
the
reign
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah,
came
this
word
from
the
LORD,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Stand
in
the
court
of
the
LORD’S
house,
and
speak
unto
all
the
cities
of
Judah,
which
come
to
worship
in
the
LORD’S
house,
all
the
words
that
I
command
thee
to
speak
unto
them;
keep
not
back
a
word.
It
may
be
they
will
hearken,
and
turn
every
man
from
his
evil
way;
that
I
may
repent
me
of
the
evil,
which
I
purpose
to
do
unto
them
because
of
the
evil
of
their
doings.
And
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
If
ye
will
not
hearken
to
me,
to
walk
in
my
law,
which
I
have
set
before
you,
to
hearken
to
the
words
of
my
servants
the
prophets,
whom
I
send
unto
you,
even
rising
up
early
and
sending
them,
but
ye
have
not
hearkened;
then
will
I
make
this
house
like
Shiloh,
and
will
make
this
city
a
curse
to
all
the
nations
of
the
earth.
And
the
priests
and
the
prophets
and
all
the
people
heard
Jeremiah
speaking
these
words
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jeremiah
had
made
an
end
of
speaking
all
that
the
LORD
had
commanded
him
to
speak
unto
all
the
people,
that
the
priests
and
the
prophets
and
all
the
people
laid
hold
on
him,
saying,
Thou shalt
surely
die.
Why
hast
thou
prophesied
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
saying,
This
house
shall
be
like
Shiloh,
and
this
city
shall
be
desolate,
without
inhabitant?
And
all
the
people
were
gathered
unto
Jeremiah
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
when
the
princes
of
Judah
heard
these
things,
they
came
up
from
the
king’s
house
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD;
and
they
sat
in
the
entry
of
the
new
gate
of
the
LORD’S
house.
Then
spake
the
priests
and
the
prophets
unto
the
princes
and
to
all
the
people,
saying,
This
man
is
worthy
of
death;
for
he
hath
prophesied
against
this
city,
as
ye
have
heard
with
your
ears.
Then
spake
Jeremiah
unto
all
the
princes
and
to
all
the
people,
saying,
The
LORD
sent
me
to
prophesy
against
this
house
and
against
this
city
all
the
words
that
ye
have
heard.
Therefore
now
amend
your
ways
and
your
doings,
and
obey
the
voice
of
the
LORD
your
God;
and
the
LORD
will
repent
him
of
the
evil
that
he
hath
pronounced
against
you.
But
as
for
me,
behold,
I
am
in
your
hand:
do
with
me
as
is
good
and
right
in
your
eyes.
Only
know
ye
for
certain
that,
if
ye
put
me
to
death,
ye
shall
bring
innocent
blood
upon
yourselves,
and
upon
this
city,
and
upon
the
inhabitants
thereof:
for
of
a
truth
the
LORD
hath
sent
me
unto
you
to
speak
all
these
words
in
your
ears.
Then
said
the
princes
and
all
the
people
unto
the
priests
and
to
the
prophets:
This
man
is
not
worthy
of
death;
for
he
hath
spoken
to
us
in
the
name
of
the
LORD
our
God.
Then
rose
up
certain
of
the
elders
of
the
land,
and
spake
to
all
the
assembly
of
the
people,
saying,
Micaiah
the Morashtite
prophesied
in
the
days
of
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah;
and
he
spake
to
all
the
people
of
Judah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Zion
shall
be
plowed
as
a
field,
and
Jerusalem
shall
become
heaps,
and
the
mountain
of
the
house
as
the
high
places
of
a
forest.
Did
Hezekiah
king
of
Judah
and
all
Judah
put
him
at
all
to
death?
did
he
not
fear
the
LORD,
and
entreat
the
favour
of
the
LORD,
and
the
LORD
repented
him
of
the
evil
which
he
had
pronounced
against
them?
Thus
should
we
commit
great
evil
against
our
own
souls,
And
there
was
also
a
man
that
prophesied
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
Uriah
the
son
of
Shemaiah
of
Kiriath-jearim;
and
he
prophesied
against
this
city
and
against
this
land
according
to
all
the
words
of
Jeremiah:
and
when
Jehoiakim
the
king,
with
all
his
mighty
men,
and
all
the
princes,
heard
his
words,
the
king
sought
to
put
him
to
death;
but
when
Uriah
heard
it,
he
was
afraid,
and
fled,
and
went
into
Egypt:
and
Jehoiakim
the
king
sent
men
into
Egypt,
namely,
Elnathan
the
son
of
Achbor,
and
certain
men
with
him,
into
Egypt:
and
they
fetched
forth
Uriah
out
of
Egypt,
and
brought
him
unto
Jehoiakim
the
king;
who
slew
him
with
the
sword,
and
cast
his
dead
body
into
the
graves
of
the
common
people.
But
the
hand
of
Ahikam
the
son
of
Shaphan
was
with
Jeremiah,
that
they
should
not
give
him
into
the
hand
of
the
people
to
put
him
to
death.
In
the
beginning
of
the
reign
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah,
came
this
word
unto
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
to
me:
Make
thee
bands
and
bars,
and
put
them
upon
thy
neck;
and
send
them
to
the
king
of
Edom,
and
to
the
king
of
Moab,
and
to
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
to
the
king
of
Tyre,
and
to
the
king
of
Zidon,
by
the
hand
of
the
messengers
which
come
to
Jerusalem
unto
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah;
and
give
them
a
charge
unto
their
masters;
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Thus
shall
ye
say
unto
your
masters;
I
have
made
the
earth,
the
man
and
the
beast
that
are
upon
the
face
of
the
earth,
by
my
great
power
and
by
my
outstretched
arm;
and
I
give
it
unto
whom
it
seemeth
right
unto
me.
And
now
have
I
given
all
these
lands
into
the
hand
of
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
of
Babylon,
my
servant;
and
the
beasts
of
the
field
also
have
I
given
him
to
serve
him.
And
all
the
nations
shall
serve
him,
and
his
son,
and
his
son’s
son,
until
the
time
of
his
own
land
come:
and
then
many
nations
and
great
kings
shall
serve
themselves
of
him.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
the
nation
and
the
kingdom
which
will
not
serve
the
same
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon,
and
that
will
not
put
their
neck
under
the
yoke
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
that
nation
will
I
punish,
saith
the
LORD,
with
the
sword,
and
with
the
famine,
and
with
the
pestilence,
until
I
have
consumed
them
by
his
hand.
But
as
for
you,
hearken
ye
not
to
your
prophets,
nor
to
your
diviners,
nor
to
your
dreams,
nor
to
your
soothsayers,
nor
to
your
sorcerers,
which
speak
unto
you,
saying,
Ye
shall
not
serve
the
king
of
Babylon:
for
they
prophesy
a
lie
unto
you,
to
remove
you
far
from
your
land;
and
that
I
should
drive
you
out
and
ye
should
perish.
But
the
nation
that
shall
bring
their
neck
under
the
yoke
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
serve
him,
that
nation
will
I
let
remain
in
their
own
land,
saith
the
LORD;
and
they
shall
till
it,
and
dwell
therein.
And
I
spake
to
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah
according
to
all
these
words,
saying,
Bring
your
necks
under
the
yoke
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
serve
him
and
his
people,
and
live.
Why
will
ye
die,
thou
and
thy
people,
by
the
sword,
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence,
as
the
LORD
hath
spoken
concerning
the
nation
that
will
not
serve
the
king
of
Babylon?
And
hearken
not
unto
the
words
of
the
prophets
that
speak
unto
you,
saying,
Ye
shall
not
serve
the
king
of
Babylon:
for
they
prophesy
a
lie
unto
you.
For
I
have
not
sent
them,
saith
the
LORD,
but
they
prophesy
falsely
in
my
name;
that
I
might
drive
you
out,
and
that
ye
might
perish,
ye,
and
the
prophets
that
prophesy
unto
you.
Also
I
spake
to
the
priests
and
to
all
this
people,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Hearken
not
to
the
words
of
your
prophets
that
prophesy
unto
you,
saying,
Behold,
the
vessels
of
the
LORD’S
house
shall
now
shortly
be
brought
again
from
Babylon:
for
they
prophesy
a
lie
unto
you.
Hearken
not
unto
them;
serve
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
live:
wherefore
should
this
city
become
a
desolation?
But
if
they
be
prophets,
and
if
the
word
of
the
LORD
be
with
them,
let
them
now
make
intercession
to
the
LORD
of
hosts,
that
the
vessels
which
are
left
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
in
the
house
of
the
king
of
Judah,
and
at
Jerusalem,
go
not
to
Babylon.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts
concerning
the
pillars,
and
concerning
the
sea,
and
concerning
the
bases,
and
concerning
the
residue
of
the
vessels,
that
are
left
in
this
city,
which
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
took
not,
when
he
carried
away
captive
Jeconiah
the
son
of
Jehoiakim,
king
of
Judah,
from
Jerusalem
to
Babylon,
and
all
the
nobles
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem;
yea,
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
concerning
the
vessels
that
are
left
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
in
the
house
of
the
king
of
Judah,
and
at
Jerusalem:
They
shall
be
carried
to
Babylon,
and
there
shall
they
be,
until
the
day
that
I
visit
them,
saith
the
LORD;
then
will
I
bring
them
up,
and
restore
them
to
this
place.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
same
year,
in
the
beginning
of
the
reign
of
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah,
in
the
fourth
year,
in
the
fifth
month,
that
Hananiah
the
son
of
Azzur
the
prophet,
which
was
of
Gibeon,
spake
unto
me
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
in
the
presence
of
the
priests
and
of
all
the
people,
saying,
Thus
speaketh
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
saying,
I
have
broken
the
yoke
of
the
king
of
Babylon.
Within
two
full
years
will
I
bring
again
into
this
place
all
the
vessels
of
the
LORD’S
house,
that
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
took
away
from
this
place,
and
carried
them
to
Babylon:
and
I
will
bring
again
to
this
place
Jeconiah
the
son
of
Jehoiakim,
king
of
Judah
with
all
the
captives
of
Judah,
that
went
to
Babylon,
saith
the
LORD:
for
I
will
break
the
yoke
of
the
king
of
Babylon.
Then
the
prophet
Jeremiah
said
unto
the
prophet
Hananiah
in
the
presence
of
the
priests,
and
in
the
presence
of
all
the
people
that
stood
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
even
the
prophet
Jeremiah
said,
Amen:
the
LORD
do
so:
the
LORD
perform
thy
words
which
thou
hast
prophesied,
to
bring
again
the
vessels
of
the
LORD’S
house,
and
all
them
of
the
captivity,
from
Babylon
unto
this
place.
Nevertheless
hear
thou
now
this
word
that
I
speak
in
thine
ears,
and
in
the
ears
of
all
the
people:
The
prophets
that
have
been
before
me
and
before
thee
of
old
prophesied
against
many
countries,
and
against
great
kingdoms,
of
war,
and
of
evil,
and
of
pestilence.
The
prophet
which
prophesieth
of
peace,
when
the
word
of
the
prophet
shall
come
to
pass,
then
shall
the
prophet
be
known,
that
the
LORD
hath
truly
sent
him.
Then
Hananiah
the
prophet
took
the
bar
from
off
the
prophet
Jeremiah’s
neck,
and
brake
it.
And
Hananiah
spake
in
the
presence
of
all
the
people,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Even
so
will
I
break
the
yoke
of
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
within
two
full
years
from
off
the
neck
of
all
the
nations.
And
the
prophet
Jeremiah
went
his
way.
Then
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Jeremiah,
after
that
Hananiah
the
prophet
had
broken
the
bar
from
off
the
neck
of
the
prophet
Jeremiah,
saying,
Go,
and
tell
Hananiah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Thou
hast
broken
the
bars
of
wood;
but
thou shalt
make
in
their
stead
bars
of
iron.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
I
have
put
a
yoke
of
iron
upon
the
neck
of
all
these
nations,
that
they
may
serve
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon;
and
they
shall
serve
him:
and
I
have
given
him
the
beasts
of
the
field
also.
Then
said
the
prophet
Jeremiah
unto
Hananiah
the
prophet,
Hear
now,
Hananiah;
the
LORD
hath
not
sent
thee;
but
thou
makest
this
people
to
trust
in
a
lie.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
send
thee
away
from
off
the
face
of
the
earth:
this
year
thou shalt
die,
because
thou
hast
spoken
rebellion
against
the
LORD.
So
Hananiah
the
prophet
died
the
same
year
in
the
seventh
month.
Now
these
are
the
words
of
the
letter
that
Jeremiah
the
prophet
sent
from
Jerusalem
unto
the
residue
of
the
elders
of
the
captivity,
and
to
the
priests,
and
to
the
prophets,
and
to
all
the
people,
whom
Nebuchadnezzar
had
carried
away
captive
from
Jerusalem
to
Babylon:
(after
that
Jeconiah
the
king,
and
the queen-mother,
and
the
eunuchs,
and
the
princes
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
and
the
craftsmen,
and
the
smiths,
were
departed
from
Jerusalem;)
by
the
hand
of
Elasah
the
son
of
Shaphan,
and
Gemariah
the
son
of
Hilkiah, (whom
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah
sent
unto
Babylon
to
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon,)
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
unto
all
the
captivity,
whom
I
have
caused
to
be
carried
away
captive
from
Jerusalem
unto
Babylon:
Build
ye
houses,
and
dwell
in
them;
and
plant
gardens,
and
eat
the
fruit
of
them;
Take
ye
wives,
and
beget
sons
and
daughters;
and
take
wives
for
your
sons,
and
give
your
daughters
to
husbands,
that
they
may
bear
sons
and
daughters;
and
multiply
ye
there,
and
be
not
diminished.
And
seek
the
peace
of
the
city
whither
I
have
caused
you
to
be
carried
away
captive,
and
pray
unto
the
LORD
for
it:
for
in
the
peace
thereof
shall
ye
have
peace.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Let
not
your
prophets
that
be
in
the
midst
of
you,
and
your
diviners,
deceive
you,
neither
hearken
ye
to
your
dreams
which
ye
cause
to
be
dreamed.
For
they
prophesy
falsely
unto
you
in
my
name:
I
have
not
sent
them,
saith
the
LORD.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
After
seventy
years
be
accomplished
for
Babylon,
I
will
visit
you,
and
perform
my
good
word
toward
you,
in
causing
you
to
return
to
this
place.
For
I
know
the
thoughts
that
I
think
toward
you,
saith
the
LORD,
thoughts
of
peace,
and
not
of
evil,
to
give
you
hope
in
your
latter
end.
And
ye
shall
call
upon
me,
and
ye
shall
go
and
pray
unto
me,
and
I
will
hearken
unto
you.
And
ye
shall
seek
me,
and
find
me,
when
ye
shall
search
for
me
with
all
year
heart.
And
I
will
be
found
of
you,
saith
the
LORD,
and
I
will
turn
again
your
captivity,
and
I
will
gather
you
from
all
the
nations,
and
from
all
the
places
whither
I
have
driven
you,
saith
the
LORD;
and
I
will
bring
you
again
unto
the
place
whence
I
caused
you
to
be
carried
away
captive.
For
ye
have
said,
The
LORD
hath
raised
us
up
prophets
in
Babylon.
for
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
the
king
that
sitteth
upon
the
throne
of
David,
and
concerning
all
the
people
that
dwell
in
this
city,
your
brethren
that
are
not
gone
forth
with
you
into
captivity;
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Behold,
I
will
send
upon
them
the
sword,
the
famine,
and
the
pestilence,
and
will
make
them
like
vile
figs,
that
cannot
be
eaten,
they
are
so
bad.
And
I
will
pursue
after
them
with
the
sword,
with
the
famine,
and
with
the
pestilence,
and
will
deliver
them
to
be
tossed
to
and
fro
among
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth,
to
be
an
execration,
and
an
astonishment,
and
an
hissing,
and
a
reproach,
among
all
the
nations
whither
I
have
driven
them:
because
they
have
not
hearkened
to
my
words,
saith
the
LORD,
wherewith
I
sent
unto
them
my
servants
the
prophets,
rising
up
early
and
sending
them;
but
ye
would
not
hear,
saith
the
LORD.
Hear
ye
therefore
the
word
of
the
LORD,
all
ye
of
the
captivity,
whom
I
have
sent
away
from
Jerusalem
to
Babylon.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
concerning
Ahab
the
son
of
Kolaiah,
and
concerning
Zedekiah
the
son
of
Maaseiah,
which
prophesy
a
lie
unto
you
in
my
name:
Behold,
I
will
deliver
them
into
the
hand
of
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon;
and
he
shall
slay
them
before
your
eyes;
and
of
them
shall
be
taken
up
a
curse
by
all
the
captives
of
Judah
which
are
in
Babylon,
saying,
The
LORD
make
thee
like
Zedekiah
and
like
Ahab,
whom
the
king
Babylon
roasted
in
the
fire:
because
they
have
wrought
folly
in
Israel,
and
have
committed
adultery
with
their
neighbours’
wives,
and
have
spoken
words
in
my
name
falsely,
which
I
commanded
them
not;
and
I
am
he
that
knoweth,
and
am
witness,
saith
the
LORD.
And
concerning
Shemaiah
the
Nehelamite
thou shalt
speak,
saying,
Thus
speaketh
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
saying,
Because
thou
hast
sent
letters
in
thine
own
name
unto
all
the
people
that
are
at
Jerusalem,
and
to
Zephaniah
the
son
of
Maaseiah
the
priest,
and
to
all
the
priests,
saying,
The
LORD
hath
made
thee
priest
in
the
stead
of
Jehoiada
the
priest,
that
ye
should
be
officers
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
for
every
man
that
is
mad,
and
maketh
himself
a
prophet,
that
thou shouldest
put
him
in
the
stocks
and
in
shackles.
Now
therefore,
why
hast
thou
not
rebuked
Jeremiah
of
Anathoth,
which
maketh
himself
a
prophet
to
you,
forasmuch
as
he
hath
sent
unto
us
in
Babylon,
saying,
The
captivity
is
long:
build
ye
houses,
and
dwell
in
them;
and
plant
gardens,
and
eat
the
fruit
of
them?
And
Zephaniah
the
priest
read
this
letter
in
the
ears
of
Jeremiah
the
prophet.
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Jeremiah,
saying,
Send
to
all
them
of
the
captivity,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
Shemaiah
the
Nehelamite:
Because
that
Shemaiah
hath
prophesied
unto
you,
and
I
sent
him
not,
and
he
hath
caused
you
to
trust
in
a
lie;
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
punish
Shemaiah
the
Nehelamite,
and
his
seed;
he
shall
not
have
a
man
to
dwell
among
this
people,
neither
shall
he
behold
the
good
that
I
will
do
unto
my
people,
saith
the
LORD:
because
he
hath
spoken
rebellion
against
the
LORD.
The
word
that
came
to
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
saying,
Thus
speaketh
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
saying,
Write
thee
all
the
words
that
I
have
spoken
unto
thee
in
a
book.
For,
lo,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
turn
again
the
captivity
of
my
people
Israel
and
Judah,
saith
the
LORD:
and
I
will
cause
them
to
return
to
the
land
that
I
gave
to
their
fathers,
and
they
shall
possess
it.
And
these
are
the
words
that
the
LORD
spake
concerning
Israel
and
concerning
Judah.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD:
We
have
heard
a
voice
of
trembling,
of
fear,
and
not
of
peace.
Ask
ye
now,
and
see
whether
a
man
doth
travail
with
child:
wherefore
do
I
see
every
man
with
his
hands
on
his
loins,
as
a
woman
in
travail,
and
all
faces
are
turned
into
paleness?
Alas!
for
that
day
is
great,
so
that
none
is
like
it:
it
is
even
the
time
of
Jacob’s
trouble;
but
he
shall
be
saved
out
of
it.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
that
I
will
break
his
yoke
from
off
thy
neck,
and
will
burst
thy
bands;
and
strangers
shall
no
more
serve
themselves
of
him:
but
they
shall
serve
the
LORD
their
God,
and
David
their
king,
whom
I
will
raise
up
unto
them.
Therefore
fear
thou
not,
O
Jacob
my
servant,
saith
the
LORD;
neither
be
dismayed,
O
Israel:
for,
lo,
I
will
save
thee
from
afar,
and
thy
seed
from
the
land
of
their
captivity;
and
Jacob
shall
return,
and
shall
be
quiet
and
at
ease,
and
none
shall
make
him
afraid.
For
I
am
with
thee,
saith
the
LORD,
to
save
thee:
for
I
will
make
a
full
end
of
all
the
nations
whither
I
have
scattered
thee,
but
I
will
not
make
a
full
end
of
thee;
but
I
will
correct
thee
with
judgment,
and
will
in
no
wise
leave
thee
unpunished.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Thy
hurt
is
incurable,
and
thy
wound
grievous.
There
is
none
to
plead
thy
cause,
that
thou
mayest
be
bound
up:
thou
hast
no
healing
medicines.
All
thy
lovers
have
forgotten
thee;
they
seek
thee
not:
for
I
have
wounded
thee
with
the
wound
of
an
enemy,
with
the
chastisement
of
a
cruel
one;
for
the
greatness
of
thine
iniquity,
because
thy
sins
were
increased.
Why
criest
thou
for
thy
hurt?
thy
pain
is
incurable:
for
the
greatness
of
thine
iniquity,
because
thy
sins
were
increased,
I
have
done
these
things
unto
thee.
Therefore
all
they
that
devour
thee
shall
be
devoured;
and
all
thine
adversaries,
every
one
of
them,
shall
go
into
captivity;
and
they
that
spoil
thee
shall
be
a
spoil,
and
all
that
prey
upon
thee
will
I
give
for
a
prey.
For
I
will
restore
health
unto
thee,
and
I
will
heal
thee
of
thy
wounds,
saith
the
LORD;
because
they
have
called
thee
an
outcast,
saying,
It
is
Zion,
whom
no
man
seeketh
after.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
I
will
turn
again
the
captivity
of
Jacob’s
tents,
and
have
compassion
on
his
dwelling
places;
and
the
city
shall
be
builded
upon
her
own
heap,
and
the
palace
shall
remain
after
the
manner
thereof.
And
out
of
them
shall
proceed
thanksgiving
and
the
voice
of
them
that
make
merry:
and
I
will
multiply
them,
and
they
shall
not
be
few;
I
will
also
glorify
them,
and
they
shall
not
be
small.
Their
children
also
shall
be
as
aforetime,
and
their
congregation
shall
be
established
before
me,
and
I
will
punish
all
that
oppress
them.
And
their
prince
shall
be
of
themselves,
and
their
ruler
shall
proceed
from
the
midst
of
them;
and
I
will
cause
him
to
draw
near,
and
he
shall
approach
unto
me:
for
who
is
he
that
hath
had
boldness
to
approach
unto
me?
saith
the
LORD.
And
ye
shall
be
my
people,
and
I
will
be
your
God.
Behold,
the
tempest
of
the
LORD,
even
his
fury,
is
gone
forth,
a
sweeping
tempest:
it
shall
burst
upon
the
head
of
the
wicked.
The
fierce
anger
of
the
LORD
shall
not
return,
until
he
have
executed,
and
till
he
have
performed
the
intents
of
his
heart:
in
the
latter
days
ye
shall
understand
it.
At
that
time,
saith
the
LORD,
will
I
be
the
God
of
all
the
families
of
Israel,
and
they
shall
be
my
people.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
The
people
which
were
left
of
the
sword
found
grace
in
the
wilderness;
even
Israel,
when
I
went
to
cause
him
to
rest.
The
LORD
appeared
of
old
unto
me,
saying,
Yea,
I
have
loved
thee
with
an
everlasting
love:
therefore
with
lovingkindness
have
I
drawn
thee.
Again
will
I
build
thee,
and
thou shalt
be
built,
O
virgin
of
Israel:
again shalt
thou
be
adorned
with
thy
tabrets,
and shalt
go
forth
in
the
dances
of
them
that
make
merry.
Again shalt
thou
plant
vineyards
upon
the
mountains
of
Samaria:
the
planters
shall
plant,
and
shall
enjoy
the
fruit
thereof.
For
there
shall
be
a
day,
that
the
watchmen
upon
the
hills
of
Ephraim
shall
cry,
Arise
ye,
and
let
us
go
up
to
Zion
unto
the
LORD
our
God.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
Sing
with
gladness
for
Jacob,
and
shout
for
the
chief
of
the
nations:
publish
ye,
praise
ye,
and
say,
O
LORD,
save
thy
people,
the
remnant
of
Israel.
Behold,
I
will
bring
them
from
the
north
country,
and
gather
them
from
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
earth,
and
with
them
the
blind
and
the
lame,
the
woman
with
child
and
her
that
travaileth
with
child
together:
a
great
company
shall
they
return
hither.
They
shall
come
with
weeping,
and
with
supplications
will
I
lead
them:
I
will
cause
them
to
walk
by
rivers
of
waters,
in
a
straight
way
wherein
they
shall
not
stumble:
for
I
am
a
father
to
Israel,
and
Ephraim
is
my
firstborn.
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
O
ye
nations,
and
declare
it
in
the
isles
afar
off;
and
say,
He
that
scattered
Israel
will
gather
him,
and
keep
him,
as
a
shepherd
doth
his
flock.
For
the
LORD
hath
ransomed
Jacob,
and
redeemed
him
from
the
hand
of
him
that
was
stronger
than
he.
And
they
shall
come
and
sing
in
the
height
of
Zion,
and
shall
flow
together
unto
the
goodness
of
the
LORD,
to
the
corn,
and
to
the
wine,
and
to
the
oil,
and
to
the
young
of
the
flock
and
of
the
herd:
and
their
soul
shall
be
as
a
watered
garden;
and
they
shall
not
sorrow
any
more
at
all.
Then
shall
the
virgin
rejoice
in
the
dance,
and
the
young
men
and
the
old
together:
for
I
will
turn
their
mourning
into
joy,
and
will
comfort
them,
and
make
them
rejoice
from
their
sorrow.
And
I
will
satiate
the
soul
of
the
priests
with
fatness,
and
my
people
shall
be
satisfied
with
my
goodness,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
A
voice
is
heard
in
Ramah,
lamentation,
and
bitter
weeping,
Rachel
weeping
for
her
children;
she
refuseth
to
be
comforted
for
her
children,
because
they
are
not.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Refrain
thy
voice
from
weeping,
and
thine
eyes
from
tears:
for
thy
work
shall
be
rewarded,
saith
the
LORD;
and
they
shall
come
again
from
the
land
of
the
enemy.
And
there
is
hope
for
thy
latter
end,
saith
the
LORD;
and
thy
children
shall
come
again
to
their
own
border.
I
have
surely
heard
Ephraim
bemoaning
himself
thus,
Thou
hast
chastised
me,
and
I
was
chastised,
as
a
calf
unaccustomed
to
the
yoke:
turn
thou
me,
and
I
shall
be
turned;
for
thou
art
the
LORD
my
God.
Surely
after
that
I
was
turned,
I
repented;
and
after
that
I
was
instructed,
I
smote
upon
my
thigh:
I
was
ashamed,
yea,
even
confounded,
because
I
did
bear
the
reproach
of
my
youth.
Is
Ephraim
my
dear
son?
is
he
a
pleasant
child?
for
as
often
as
I
speak
against
him,
I
do
earnestly
remember
him
still:
therefore
my
bowels
are
troubled
for
him;
I
will
surely
have
mercy
upon
him,
saith
the
LORD.
Set
thee
up
waymarks,
make
thee guide-posts:
set
thine
heart
toward
the
highway,
even
the
way
by
which
thou
wentest:
turn
again,
O
virgin
of
Israel,
turn
again
to
these
thy
cities.
How
long
wilt
thou
go
hither
and
thither,
O
thou
backsliding
daughter?
for
the
LORD
hath
created
a
new
thing
in
the
earth,
A
woman
shall
encompass
a
man.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Yet
again
shall
they
use
this
speech
in
the
land
of
Judah
and
in
the
cities
thereof,
when
I
shall
bring
again
their
captivity:
The
LORD
bless
thee,
O
habitation
of
justice,
O
mountain
of
holiness.
And
Judah
and
all
the
cities
thereof
shall
dwell
therein
together;
the
husbandmen,
and
they
that
go
about
with
flocks.
For
I
have
satiated
the
weary
soul,
and
every
sorrowful
soul
have
I
replenished.
Upon
this
I
awaked,
and
beheld;
and
my
sleep
was
sweet
unto
me.
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
sow
the
house
of
Israel
and
the
house
of
Judah
with
the
seed
of
man,
and
with
the
seed
of
beast.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
like
as
I
have
watched
over
them
to
pluck
up
and
to
break
down,
and
to
overthrow
and
to
destroy,
and
to
afflict;
so
will
I
watch
over
them
to
build
and
to
plant,
saith
the
LORD.
In
those
days
they
shall
say
no
more,
The
fathers
have
eaten
sour
grapes,
and
the
children’s
teeth
are
set
on
edge.
But
every
one
shall
die
for
his
own
iniquity:
every
man
that
eateth
the
sour
grapes,
his
teeth
shall
be
set
on
edge.
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
make
a
new
covenant
with
the
house
of
Israel,
and
with
the
house
of
Judah:
not
according
to
the
covenant
that
I
made
with
their
fathers
in
the
day
that
I
took
them
by
the
hand
to
bring
them
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt;
which
my
covenant
they
brake,
although
I
was
an
husband
unto
them,
saith
the
LORD.
But
this
is
the
covenant
that
I
will
make
with
the
house
of
Israel
after
those
days,
saith
the
LORD;
I
will
put
my
law
in
their
inward
parts,
and
in
their
heart
will
I
write
it;
and
I
will
be
their
God,
and
they
shall
be
my
people:
and
they
shall
teach
no
more
every
man
his
neighbour,
and
every
man
his
brother,
saying,
Know
the
LORD:
for
they
shall
all
know
me,
from
the
least
of
them
unto
the
greatest
of
them,
saith
the
LORD:
for
I
will
forgive
their
iniquity,
and
their
sin
will
I
remember
no
more.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
which
giveth
the
sun
for
a
light
by
day,
and
the
ordinances
of
the
moon
and
of
the
stars
for
a
light
by
night,
which
stirreth
up
the
sea,
that
the
waves
thereof
roar;
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name:
If
these
ordinances
depart
from
before
me,
saith
the
LORD,
then
the
seed
of
Israel
also
shall
cease
from
being
a
nation
before
me
for
ever.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
If
heaven
above
can
be
measured,
and
the
foundations
of
the
earth
searched
out
beneath,
then
will
I
also
cast
off
all
the
seed
of
Israel
for
all
that
they
have
done,
saith
the
LORD.
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
the
city
shall
be
built
to
the
LORD
from
the
tower
of
Hananel
unto
the
gate
of
the
corner.
And
the
measuring
line
shall
yet
go
out
straight
onward
unto
the
hill
Gareb,
and
shall
turn
about
unto
Goah.
And
the
whole
valley
of
the
dead
bodies,
and
of
the
ashes,
and
all
the
fields
unto
the
brook
Kidron,
unto
the
corner
of
the
horse
gate
toward
the
east,
shall
be
holy
unto
the
LORD;
it
shall
not
be
plucked
up,
nor
thrown
down
any
more
for
ever.
The
word
that
came
to
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD
in
the
tenth
year
of
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah,
which
was
the
eighteenth
year
of
Nebuchadrezzar.
Now
at
that
time
the
king
of
Babylon’s
army
besieged
Jerusalem:
and
Jeremiah
the
prophet
was
shut
up
in
the
court
of
the
guard,
which
was
in
the
king
of
Judah’s
house.
For
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah
had
shut
him
up,
saying,
Wherefore
dost
thou
prophesy,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
give
this
city
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
he
shall
take
it;
and
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah
shall
not
escape
out
of
the
hand
of
the
Chaldeans,
but
shall
surely
be
delivered
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
shall
speak
with
him
mouth
to
mouth,
and
his
eyes
shall
behold
his
eyes;
and
he
shall
lead
Zedekiah
to
Babylon,
and
there
shall
he
be
until
I
visit
him,
saith
the
LORD:
though
ye
fight
with
the
Chaldeans,
ye
shall
not
prosper?
And
Jeremiah
said,
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Behold,
Hanamel
the
son
of
Shallum
thine
uncle
shall
come
unto
thee,
saying,
Buy
thee
my
field
that
is
in
Anathoth:
for
the
right
of
redemption
is
thine
to
buy
it.
So
Hanamel
mine
uncle’s
son
came
to
me
in
the
court
of
the
guard
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD,
and
said
unto
me,
Buy
my
field,
I
pray
thee,
that
is
in
Anathoth,
which
is
in
the
land
of
Benjamin:
for
the
right
of
inheritance
is
thine,
and
the
redemption
is
thine;
buy
it
for
thyself.
Then
I
knew
that
this
was
the
word
of
the
LORD.
And
I
bought
the
field
that
was
in
Anathoth
of
Hanamel
mine
uncle’s
son,
and
weighed
him
the
money,
even
seventeen
shekels
of
silver.
And
I
subscribed
the
deed,
and
sealed
it,
and
called
witnesses,
and
weighed
him
the
money
in
the
balances.
So
I
took
the
deed
of
the
purchase,
both
that
which
was
sealed,
according
to
the
law
and
custom,
and
that
which
was
open:
and
I
delivered
the
deed
of
the
purchase
unto
Baruch
the
son
of
Neriah,
the
son
of
Mahseiah,
in
the
presence
of
Hanamel
mine
uncle’s
son,
and
in
the
presence
of
the
witnesses
that
subscribed
the
deed
of
the
purchase,
before
all
the
Jews
that
sat
in
the
court
of
the
guard.
And
I
charged
Baruch
before
them,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Take
these
deeds,
this
deed
of
the
purchase,
both
that
which
is
sealed,
and
this
deed
which
is
open,
and
put
them
in
an
earthen
vessel;
that
they
may
continue
many
days.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Houses
and
fields
and
vineyards
shall
yet
again
be
bought
in
this
land.
Now
after
I
had
delivered
the
deed
of
the
purchase
unto
Baruch
the
son
of
Neriah,
I
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
saying,
Ah
Lord
GOD!
behold,
thou
hast
made
the
heaven
and
the
earth
by
thy
great
power
and
by
thy
stretched
out
arm;
there
is
nothing
too
hard
for
thee:
which
shewest
mercy
unto
thousands,
and
recompensest
the
iniquity
of
the
fathers
into
the
bosom
of
their
children
after
them:
the
great,
the
mighty
God,
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name:
great
in
counsel,
and
mighty
in
work:
whose
eyes
are
open
upon
all
the
ways
of
the
sons
of
men;
to
give
every
one
according
to
his
ways,
and
according
to
the
fruit
of
his
doings:
which
didst
set
signs
and
wonders
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
even
unto
this
day,
both
in
Israel
and
among
other
men;
and
madest
thee
a
name,
as
at
this
day;
and
didst
bring
forth
thy
people
Israel
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
with
signs,
and
with
wonders,
and
with
a
strong
hand,
and
with
a
stretched
out
arm,
and
with
great
terror;
and
gavest
them
this
land,
which
thou
didst
swear
to
their
fathers
to
give
them,
a
land
flowing
milk
and
honey;
and
they
came
in,
and
possessed
it;
but
they
obeyed
not
thy
voice,
neither
walked
in
thy
law;
they
have
done
nothing
of
all
that
thou
commandedst
them
to
do:
therefore
thou
hast
caused
all
this
evil
to
come
upon
them:
Behold
the
mounts,
they
are
come
unto
the
city
to
take
it;
and
the
city
is
given
into
the
hand
of
the
Chaldeans
that
fight
against
it,
because
of
the
sword,
and
of
the
famine,
and
of
the
pestilence:
and
what
thou
hast
spoken
is
come
to
pass;
and,
behold,
thou
seest
it.
And
thou
hast
said
unto
me,
O
Lord
GOD,
Buy
thee
the
field
for
money,
and
call
witnesses;
whereas
the
city
is
given
into
the
hand
of
the
Chaldeans.
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Jeremiah,
saying,
Behold,
I
am
the
LORD,
the
God
of
all
flesh:
is
there
any
thing
too
hard
for
me?
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
I
will
give
this
city
into
the
hand
of
the
Chaldeans,
and
into
the
hand
of
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon,
and
he
shall
take
it:
and
the
Chaldeans,
that
fight
against
this
city,
shall
come
and
set
this
city
on
fire,
and
burn
it,
with
the
houses,
upon
whose
roofs
they
have
offered
incense
unto
Baal,
and
poured
out
drink
offerings
unto
other
gods,
to
provoke
me
to
anger.
For
the
children
of
Israel
and
the
children
of
Judah
have
only
done
that
which
was
evil
in
my
sight
from
their
youth:
for
the
children
of
Israel
have
only
provoked
me
to
anger
with
the
work
of
their
hands,
saith
the
LORD.
For
this
city
hath
been
to
me
a
provocation
of
mine
anger
and
of
my
fury
from
the
day
that
they
built
it
even
unto
this
day;
that
I
should
remove
it
from
before
my
face:
because
of
all
the
evil
of
the
children
of
Israel
and
of
the
children
of
Judah,
which
they
have
done
to
provoke
me
to
anger,
they,
their
kings,
their
princes,
their
priests,
and
their
prophets,
and
the
men
of
Judah,
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem.
And
they
have
turned
unto
me
the
back,
and
not
the
face:
and
though
I
taught
them,
rising
up
early
and
teaching
them,
yet
they
have
not
hearkened
to
receive
instruction.
But
they
set
their
abominations
in
the
house
which
is
called
by
my
name,
to
defile
it.
And
they
built
the
high
places
of
Baal,
which
are
in
the
valley
of
the
son
of
Hinnom,
to
cause
their
sons
and
their
daughters
to
pass
through
the
fire
unto
Molech;
which
I
commanded
them
not,
neither
came
it
into
my
mind,
that
they
should
do
this
abomination;
to
cause
Judah
to
sin.
And
now
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
concerning
this
city,
whereof
ye
say,
It
is
given
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon
by
the
sword,
and
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence:
Behold,
I
will
gather
them
out
of
all
the
countries,
whither
I
have
driven
them
in
mine
anger,
and
in
my
fury,
and
in
great
wrath;
and
I
will
bring
them
again
unto
this
place,
and
I
will
cause
them
to
dwell
safely:
and
they
shall
be
my
people,
and
I
will
be
their
God:
and
I
will
give
them
one
heart
and
one
way,
that
they
may
fear
me
for
ever;
for
the
good
of
them,
and
of
their
children
after
them:
and
I
will
make
an
everlasting
covenant
with
them,
that
I
will
not
turn
away
from
them,
to
do
them
good;
and
I
will
put
my
fear
in
their
hearts,
that
they
shall
not
depart
from
me.
Yea,
I
will
rejoice
over
them
to
do
them
good,
and
I
will
plant
them
in
this
land
assuredly
with
my
whole
heart
and
with
my
whole
soul.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Like
as
I
have
brought
all
this
great
evil
upon
this
people,
so
will
I
bring
upon
them
all
the
good
that
I
have
promised
them.
And
fields
shall
be
bought
in
this
land,
whereof
ye
say,
It
is
desolate,
without
man
or
beast;
it
is
given
into
the
hand
of
the
Chaldeans;
Men
shall
buy
fields
for
money,
and
subscribe
the
deeds,
and
seal
them,
and
call
witnesses,
in
the
land
of
Benjamin,
and
in
the
places
about
Jerusalem,
and
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
in
the
cities
of
the
hill
country,
and
cities
of
the
lowland,
and
in
the
cities
of
the
South:
for
I
will
cause
their
captivity
to
return,
saith
the
LORD.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Jeremiah
the
second
time,
while
he
was
yet
shut
up
in
the
court
of
the
guard,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
that
doeth
it,
the
LORD
that
formeth
it
to
establish
it;
the
LORD
is
his
name:
Call
unto
me,
and
I
will
answer
thee,
and
will
shew
thee
great
things,
and
difficult,
which
thou
knowest
not.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
concerning
the
houses
of
this
city,
and
concerning
the
houses
of
the
kings
of
Judah,
which
are
broken
down
to
make
a
defence
against
the
mounts,
and
against
the
sword:
they
come
to
fight
with
the
Chaldeans,
but
it
is
to
fill
them
with
the
dead
bodies
of
men,
whom
I
have
slain
in
mine
anger
and
in
my
fury,
and
for
all
whose
wickedness
I
have
hid
my
face
from
this
city.
Behold,
I
will
bring
it
health
and
cure,
and
I
will
cure
them;
and
I
will
reveal
unto
them
abundance
of
peace
and
truth.
And
I
will
cause
the
captivity
of
Judah
and
the
captivity
of
Israel
to
return,
and
will
build
them,
as
at
the
first.
And
I
will
cleanse
them
from
all
their
iniquity,
whereby
they
have
sinned
against
me;
and
I
will
pardon
all
their
iniquities,
whereby
they
have
sinned
against
me,
and
whereby
they
have
transgressed
against
me.
And
this
city
shall
be
to
me
for
a
name
of
joy,
for
a
praise
and
for
a
glory,
before
all
the
nations
of
the
earth,
which
shall
hear
all
the
good
that
I
do
unto
them,
and
shall
fear
and
tremble
for
all
the
good
and
for
all
the
peace
that
I
procure
unto
it.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Yet
again
there
shall
be
heard
in
this
place,
whereof
ye
say,
It
is
waste,
without
man
and
without
beast,
even
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem,
that
are
desolate,
without
man
and
without
inhabitant
and
without
beast,
the
voice
of
joy
and
the
voice
of
gladness,
the
voice
of
the
bridegroom
and
the
voice
of
the
bride,
the
voice
of
them
that
say,
Give
thanks
to
the
LORD
of
hosts,
for
the
LORD
is
good,
for
his
mercy
endureth
for
ever:
and
of
them
that
bring
sacrifices
of
thanksgiving
into
the
house
of
the
LORD.
For
I
will
cause
the
captivity
of
the
land
to
return
as
at
the
first,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Yet
again
shall
there
be
in
this
place,
which
is
waste,
without
man
and
without
beast,
and
in
all
the
cities
thereof,
an
habitation
of
shepherds
causing
their
flocks
to
lie
down.
In
the
cities
of
the
hill
country,
in
the
cities
of
the
lowland,
and
in
the
cities
of
the
South,
and
in
the
land
of
Benjamin,
and
in
the
places
about
Jerusalem,
and
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
shall
the
flocks
again
pass
under
the
hands
of
him
that
telleth
them,
saith
the
LORD.
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
perform
that
good
word
which
I
have
spoken
concerning
the
house
of
Israel
and
concerning
the
house
of
Judah.
In
those
days,
and
at
that
time,
will
I
cause
a
Branch
of
righteousness
to
grow
up
unto
David;
and
he
shall
execute
judgment
and
righteousness
in
the
land.
In
those
days
shall
Judah
be
saved,
and
Jerusalem
shall
dwell
safely:
and
this
is
the
name
whereby
she
shall
be
called,
The
LORD
is
our
righteousness.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD:
David
shall
never
want
a
man
to
sit
upon
the
throne
of
the
house
of
Israel;
neither
shall
the
priests
the
Levites
want
a
man
before
me
to
offer
burnt
offerings,
and
to
burn
oblations,
and
to
do
sacrifice
continually.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Jeremiah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
If
ye
can
break
my
covenant
of
the
day,
and
my
covenant
of
the
night,
so
that
there
should
not
be
day
and
night
in
their
season;
then
may
also
my
covenant
be
broken
with
David
my
servant,
that
he
should
not
have
a
son
to
reign
upon
his
throne;
and
with
the
Levites
the
priests,
my
ministers.
As
the
host
of
heaven
cannot
be
numbered,
neither
the
sand
of
the
sea
measured;
so
will
I
multiply
the
seed
of
David
my
servant,
and
the
Levites
that
minister
unto
me.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Jeremiah,
saying,
Considerest
thou
not
what
this
people
have
spoken,
saying,
The
two
families
which
the
LORD
did
choose,
he
hath
cast
them
off?
thus
do
they
despise
my
people,
that
they
should
be
no
more
a
nation
before
them.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
If
my
covenant
of
day
and
night
stand
not,
if
I
have
not
appointed
the
ordinances
of
heaven
and
earth;
then
will
I
also
cast
away
the
seed
of
Jacob,
and
of
David
my
servant,
so
that
I
will
not
take
of
his
seed
to
be
rulers
over
the
seed
of
Abraham,
Isaac,
and
Jacob:
for
I
will
cause
their
captivity
to
return,
and
will
have
mercy
on
them.
The
word
which
came
unto
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
when
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon,
and
all
his
army,
and
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth
that
were
under
his
dominion,
and
all
the
peoples,
fought
against
Jerusalem,
and
against
all
the
cities
thereof,
saying:
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
Go,
and
speak
to
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah,
and
tell
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
Behold,
I
will
give
this
city
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
he
shall
burn
it
with
fire:
and
thou shalt
not
escape
out
of
his
hand,
but shalt
surely
be
taken,
and
delivered
into
his
hand;
and
thine
eyes
shall
behold
the
eyes
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
he
shall
speak
with
thee
mouth
to
mouth,
and
thou shalt
go
to
Babylon.
Yet
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
O
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah:
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
thee,
Thou shalt
not
die
by
the
sword;
thou shalt
die
in
peace;
and
with
the
burnings
of
thy
fathers,
the
former
kings
which
were
before
thee,
so
shall
they
make
a
burning
for
thee;
and
they
shall
lament
thee,
saying,
Ah
lord!
for
I
have
spoken
the
word,
saith
the
LORD.
Then
Jeremiah
the
prophet
spake
all
these
words
unto
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah
in
Jerusalem,
when
the
king
of
Babylon’s
army
fought
against
Jerusalem,
and
against
all
the
cities
of
Judah
that
were
left,
against
Lachish
and
against
Azekah;
for
these
alone
remained
of
the
cities
of
Judah
as
fenced
cities.
The
word
that
came
unto
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
after
that
the
king
Zedekiah
had
made
a
covenant
with
all
the
people
which
were
at
Jerusalem,
to
proclaim
liberty
unto
them;
that
every
man
should
let
his
manservant,
and
every
man
his
maidservant,
being
an
Hebrew
or
an
Hebrewess,
go
free;
that
none
should
serve
himself
of
them,
to
wit,
of
a
Jew
his
brother:
And
all
the
princes
and
all
the
people
obeyed,
which
had
entered
into
the
covenant,
that
every
one
should
let
his
manservant,
and
every
one
his
maidservant,
go
free,
that
none
should
serve
themselves
of
them
any
more;
they
obeyed,
and
let
them
go:
but
afterwards
they
turned,
and
caused
the
servants
and
the
handmaids,
whom
they
had
let
go
free,
to
return,
and
brought
them
into
subjection
for
servants
and
for
handmaids:
Therefore
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
I
made
a
covenant
with
your
fathers
in
the
day
that
I
brought
them
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
out
of
the
house
of
bondage,
saying,
At
the
end
of
seven
years
ye
shall
let
go
every
man
his
brother
that
is
an
Hebrew,
which
hath
been
sold
unto
thee,
and
hath
served
thee
six
years,
thou shalt
let
him
go
free
from
thee:
but
your
fathers
hearkened
not
unto
me,
neither
inclined
their
ear.
And
ye
were
now
turned,
and
had
done
that
which
is
right
in
mine
eyes,
in
proclaiming
liberty
every
man
to
his
neighbour;
and
ye
had
made
a
covenant
before
me
in
the
house
which
is
called
by
my
name:
but
ye
turned
and
profaned
my
name,
and
caused
every
man
his
servant,
and
every
man
his
handmaid,
whom
ye
had
let
go
free
at
their
pleasure,
to
return;
and
ye
brought
them
into
subjection,
to
be
unto
you
for
servants
and
for
handmaids.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Ye
have
not
hearkened
unto
me,
to
proclaim
liberty,
every
man
to
his
brother,
and
every
man
to
his
neighbour:
behold,
I
proclaim
unto
you
a
liberty,
saith
the
LORD,
to
the
sword,
to
the
pestilence,
and
to
the
famine;
and
I
will
make
you
to
be
tossed
to
and
fro
among
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
earth.
And
I
will
give
the
men
that
have
transgressed
my
covenant,
which
have
not
performed
the
words
of
the
covenant
which
they
made
before
me,
when
they
cut
the
calf
in
twain
and
passed
between
the
parts
thereof;
the
princes
of
Judah,
and
the
princes
of
Jerusalem,
the
eunuchs,
and
the
priests,
and
all
the
people
of
the
land,
which
passed
between
the
parts
of
the
calf;
I
will
even
give
them
into
the
hand
of
their
enemies,
and
into
the
hand
of
them
that
seek
their
life:
and
their
dead
bodies
shall
be
for
meat
unto
the
fowls
of
the
heaven,
and
to
the
beasts
of
the
earth.
And
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah
and
his
princes
will
I
give
into
the
hand
of
their
enemies,
and
into
the
hand
of
them
that
seek
their
life,
and
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon’s
army,
which
are
gone
up
from
you.
Behold,
I
will
command,
saith
the
LORD,
and
cause
them
to
return
to
this
city;
and
they
shall
fight
against
it,
and
take
it,
and
burn
it
with
fire:
and
I
will
make
the
cities
of
Judah
a
desolation,
without
inhabitant.
The
word
which
came
unto
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD
in
the
days
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah,
saying,
Go
unto
the
house
of
the
Rechabites,
and
speak
unto
them,
and
bring
them
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
into
one
of
the
chambers,
and
give
them
wine
to
drink.
Then
I
took
Jaazaniah
the
son
of
Jeremiah,
the
son
of
Habazziniah,
and
his
brethren,
and
all
his
sons,
and
the
whole
house
of
the
Rechabites;
and
I
brought
them
into
the
house
of
the
LORD,
into
the
chamber
of
the
sons
of
Hanan
the
son
of
Igdaliah,
the
man
of
God,
which
was
by
the
chamber
of
the
princes,
which
was
above
the
chamber
of
Maaseiah
the
son
of
Shallum,
the
keeper
of
the
door:
And
I
set
before
the
sons
of
the
house
of
the
Rechabites
bowls
full
of
wine,
and
cups,
and
I
said
unto
them,
Drink
ye
wine.
But
they
said,
We
will
drink
no
wine:
for
Jonadab
the
son
of
Rechab
our
father
commanded
us,
saying,
Ye
shall
drink
no
wine,
neither
ye,
nor
your
sons,
for
ever:
neither
shall
ye
build
house,
nor
sow
seed,
nor
plant
vineyard,
nor
have
any:
but
all
your
days
ye
shall
dwell
in
tents;
that
ye
may
live
many
days
in
the
land
wherein
ye
sojourn.
And
we
have
obeyed
the
voice
of
Jonadab
the
son
of
Rechab
our
father
in
all
that
he
charged
us,
to
drink
no
wine
all
our
days,
we,
our
wives,
our
sons,
nor
our
daughters;
nor
to
build
houses
for
us
to
dwell
in:
neither
have
we
vineyard,
nor
field,
nor
seed:
but
we
have
dwelt
in
tents,
and
have
obeyed,
and
done
according
to
all
that
Jonadab
our
father
commanded
us.
But
it
came
to
pass,
when
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
came
up
into
the
land,
that
we
said,
Come,
and
let
us
go
to
Jerusalem
for
fear
of
the
army
of
the
Chaldeans,
and
for
fear
of
the
army
of
the
Syrians;
so
we
dwell
at
Jerusalem.
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Jeremiah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Go,
and
say
to
the
men
of
Judah
and
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
Will
ye
not
receive
instruction
to
hearken
to
my
words?
saith
the
LORD.
The
words
of
Jonadab
the
son
of
Rechab,
that
he
commanded
his
sons,
not
to
drink
wine,
are
performed,
and
unto
this
day
they
drink
none,
for
they
obey
their
father’s
commandment:
but
I
have
spoken
unto
you,
rising
up
early
and
speaking;
and
ye
have
not
hearkened
unto
me.
I
have
sent
also
unto
you
all
my
servants
the
prophets,
rising
up
early
and
sending
them,
saying,
Return
ye
now
every
man
from
his
evil
way,
and
amend
your
doings,
and
go
not
after
other
gods
to
serve
them,
and
ye
shall
dwell
in
the
land
which
I
have
given
to
you
and
to
your
fathers:
but
ye
have
not
inclined
your
ear,
nor
hearkened
unto
me.
Forasmuch
as
the
sons
of
Jonadab
the
son
of
Rechab
have
performed
the
commandment
of
their
father
which
he
commanded
them,
but
this
people
hath
not
hearkened
unto
me;
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Behold,
I
will
bring
upon
Judah
and
upon
all
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
all
the
evil
that
I
have
pronounced
against
them:
because
I
have
spoken
unto
them,
but
they
have
not
heard;
and
I
have
called
unto
them,
but
they
have
not
answered.
And
Jeremiah
said
unto
the
house
of
the
Rechabites,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Because
ye
have
obeyed
the
commandment
of
Jonadab
your
father,
and
kept
all
his
precepts,
and
done
according
unto
all
that
he
commanded
you;
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Jonadab
the
son
of
Rechab
shall
not
want
a
man
to
stand
before
me
for
ever.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
fourth
year
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah,
that
this
word
came
unto
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
saying,
Take
thee
a
roll
of
a
book,
and
write
thereon
all
the
words
that
I
have
spoken
unto
thee
against
Israel,
and
against
Judah,
and
against
all
the
nations,
from
the
day
I
spake
unto
thee,
from
the
days
of
Josiah,
even
unto
this
day.
It
may
be
that
the
house
of
Judah
will
hear
all
the
evil
which
I
purpose
to
do
unto
them;
that
they
may
return
every
man
from
his
evil
way;
that
I
may
forgive
their
iniquity
and
their
sin.
Then
Jeremiah
called
Baruch
the
son
of
Neriah;
and
Baruch
wrote
from
the
mouth
of
Jeremiah
all
the
words
of
the
LORD,
which
he
had
spoken
unto
him,
upon
a
roll
of
a
book.
And
Jeremiah
commanded
Baruch,
saying,
I
am
shut
up;
I
cannot
go
into
the
house
of
the
LORD:
therefore
go
thou,
and
read
in
the
roll,
which
thou
hast
written
from
my
mouth,
the
words
of
the
LORD
in
the
ears
of
the
people
in
the
LORD’S
house
upon
the
fast
day:
and
also
thou shalt
read
them
in
the
ears
of
all
Judah
that
come
out
of
their
cities.
It
may
be
they
will
present
their
supplication
before
the
LORD,
and
will
return
every
one
from
his
evil
way:
for
great
is
the
anger
and
the
fury
that
the
LORD
hath
pronounced
against
this
people.
And
Baruch
the
son
of
Neriah
did
according
to
all
that
Jeremiah
the
prophet
commanded
him,
reading
in
the
book
the
words
of
the
LORD
in
the
LORD’S
house.
Now
it
came
to
pass
in
the
fifth
year
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah,
in
the
ninth
month,
that
all
the
people
in
Jerusalem,
and
all
the
people
that
came
from
the
cities
of
Judah
unto
Jerusalem,
proclaimed
a
fast
before
the
LORD.
Then
read
Baruch
in
the
book
the
words
of
Jeremiah
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
in
the
chamber
of
Gemariah
the
son
of
Shaphan
the
scribe,
in
the
upper
court,
at
the
entry
of
the
new
gate
of
the
LORD’S
house,
in
the
ears
of
all
the
people.
And
when
Micaiah
the
son
of
Gemariah,
the
son
of
Shaphan,
had
heard
out
of
the
book
all
the
words
of
the
LORD,
he
went
down
into
the
king’s
house,
into
the
scribe’s
chamber:
and,
lo,
all
the
princes
sat
there,
even
Elishama
the
scribe,
and
Delaiah
the
son
of
Shemaiah,
and
Elnathan
the
son
of
Achbor,
and
Gemariah
the
son
of
Shaphan,
and
Zedekiah
the
son
of
Hananiah,
and
all
the
princes.
Then
Micaiah
declared
unto
them
all
the
words
that
he
had
heard,
when
Baruch
read
the
book
in
the
ears
of
the
people.
Therefore
all
the
princes
sent
Jehudi
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
the
son
of
Shelemiah,
the
son
of
Cushi,
unto
Baruch,
saying,
Take
in
thine
hand
the
roll
wherein
thou
hast
read
in
the
ears
of
the
people,
and
come.
So
Baruch
the
son
of
Neriah
took
the
roll
in
his
hand,
and
came
unto
them.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Sit
down
now,
and
read
it
in
our
ears.
So
Baruch
read
it
in
their
ears.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
when
they
had
heard
all
the
words,
they
turned
in
fear
one
toward
another,
and
said
unto
Baruch,
We
will
surely
tell
the
king
of
all
these
words.
And
they
asked
Baruch,
saying,
tell
us
now,
How
didst
thou
write
all
these
words
at
his
mouth?
Then
Baruch
answered
them,
He
pronounced
all
these
words
unto
me
with
his
mouth,
and
I
wrote
them
with
ink
in
the
book.
Then
said
the
princes
unto
Baruch,
Go,
hide
thee,
thou
and
Jeremiah;
and
let
no
man
know
where
ye
be.
And
they
went
in
to
the
king
into
the
court;
but
they
had
laid
up
the
roll
in
the
chamber
of
Elishama
the
scribe;
and
they
told
all
the
words
in
the
ears
of
the
king.
So
the
king
sent
Jehudi
to
fetch
the
roll:
and
he
took
it
out
of
the
chamber
of
Elishama
the
scribe.
And
Jehudi
read
it
in
the
ears
of
the
king,
and
in
the
ears
of
all
the
princes
which
stood
beside
the
king.
Now
the
king
sat
in
the
winter
house
in
the
ninth
month:
and
there
was
a
fire
in
the brasier
burning
before
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jehudi
had
read
three
or
four
leaves,
that
the
king
cut
it
with
the
penknife,
and
cast
it
into
the
fire
that
was
in
the brasier,
until
all
the
roll
was
consumed
in
the
fire
that
was
in
the brasier.
And
they
were
not
afraid,
nor
rent
their
garments,
neither
the
king,
nor
any
of
his
servants
that
heard
all
these
words.
Moreover
Elnathan
and
Delaiah
and
Gemariah
had
made
intercession
to
the
king
that
he
would
not
burn
the
roll:
but
he
would
not
hear
them.
And
the
king
commanded
Jerahmeel
the
king’s
son,
and
Seraiah
the
son
of
Azriel,
and
Shelemiah
the
son
of
Abdeel,
to
take
Baruch
the
scribe
and
Jeremiah
the
prophet:
but
the
LORD
hid
them.
Then
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Jeremiah,
after
that
the
king
had
burned
the
roll,
and
the
words
which
Baruch
wrote
at
the
mouth
of
Jeremiah,
saying,
Take
thee
again
another
roll,
and
write
in
it
all
the
former
words
that
were
in
the
first
roll,
which
Jehoiakim
the
king
of
Judah
hath
burned.
And
concerning
Jehoiakim
king
of
Judah
thou shalt
say,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Thou
hast
burned
this
roll,
saying,
Why
hast
thou
written
therein,
saying,
The
king
of
Babylon
shall
certainly
come
and
destroy
this
land,
and
shall
cause
to
cease
from
thence
man
and
beast?
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
Jehoiakim
king
of
Judah:
He
shall
have
none
to
sit
upon
the
throne
of
David:
and
his
dead
body
shall
be
cast
out
in
the
day
to
the
heat,
and
in
the
night
to
the
frost.
And
I
will
punish
him
and
his
seed
and
his
servants
for
their
iniquity;
and
I
will
bring
upon
them,
and
upon
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
and
upon
the
men
of
Judah,
all
the
evil
that
I
have
pronounced
against
them,
but
they
hearkened
not.
Then
took
Jeremiah
another
roll,
and
gave
it
to
Baruch
the
scribe,
the
son
of
Neriah;
who
wrote
therein
from
the
mouth
of
Jeremiah
all
the
words
of
the
book
which
Jehoiakim
king
of
Judah
had
burned
in
the
fire:
and
there
were
added
besides
unto
them
many
like
words.
And
Zedekiah
the
son
of
Josiah
reigned
as
king,
instead
of
Coniah
the
son
of
Jehoiakim,
whom
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
made
king
in
the
land
of
Judah.
But
neither
he,
nor
his
servants,
nor
the
people
of
the
land,
did
hearken
unto
the
words
of
the
LORD,
which
he
spake
by
the
prophet
Jeremiah.
And
Zedekiah
the
king
sent
Jehucal
the
son
of
Shelemiah,
and
Zephaniah
the
son
of
Maaseiah
the
priest,
to
the
prophet
Jeremiah,
saying,
Pray
now
unto
the
LORD
our
God
for
us.
Now
Jeremiah
came
in
and
went
out
among
the
people:
for
they
had
not
put
him
into
prison.
And
Pharaoh’s
army
was
come
forth
out
of
Egypt:
and
when
the
Chaldeans
that
besieged
Jerusalem
heard
tidings
of
them,
they
brake
up
from
Jerusalem.
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
the
prophet
Jeremiah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel:
Thus
shall
ye
say
to
the
king
of
Judah,
that
sent
you
unto
me
to
inquire
of
me;
Behold,
Pharaoh’s
army,
which
is
come
forth
to
help
you,
shall
return
to
Egypt
into
their
own
land.
And
the
Chaldeans
shall
come
again,
and
fight
against
this
city;
and
they
shall
take
it,
and
burn
it
with
fire.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Deceive
not
yourselves,
saying,
The
Chaldeans
shall
surely
depart
from
us:
for
they
shall
not
depart.
For
though
ye
had
smitten
the
whole
army
of
the
Chaldeans
that
fight
against
you,
and
there
remained
but
wounded
men
among
them,
yet
should
they
rise
up
every
man
in
his
tent,
and
burn
this
city
with
fire.
And
it
came
to
pass
that
when
the
army
of
the
Chaldeans
was
broken
up
from
Jerusalem
for
fear
of
Pharaoh’s
army,
then
Jeremiah
went
forth
out
of
Jerusalem
to
go
into
the
land
of
Benjamin,
to
receive
his
portion
there,
in
the
midst
of
the
people.
And
when
he
was
in
the
gate
of
Benjamin,
a
captain
of
the
ward
was
there,
whose
name
was
Irijah,
the
son
of
Shelemiah,
the
son
of
Hananiah;
and
he
laid
hold
on
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
saying,
Thou fallest
away
to
the
Chaldeans.
Then
said
Jeremiah,
It
is
false;
I
fall
not
away
to
the
Chaldeans;
but
he
hearkened
not
to
him:
so
Irijah
laid
hold
on
Jeremiah,
and
brought
him
to
the
princes.
And
the
princes
were
wroth
with
Jeremiah,
and
smote
him,
and
put
him
in
prison
in
the
house
of
Jonathan
the
scribe;
for
they
had
made
that
the
prison.
When
Jeremiah
was
come
into
the
dungeon
house,
and
into
the cells,
and
Jeremiah
had
remained
there
many
days;
Then
Zedekiah
the
king
sent,
and
fetched
him:
and
the
king
asked
him
secretly
in
his
house,
and
said,
Is
there
any
word
from
the
LORD?
And
Jeremiah
said,
There
is.
He
said
also,
Thou shalt
be
delivered
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon.
Moreover
Jeremiah
said
unto
king
Zedekiah,
Wherein
have
I
sinned
against
thee,
or
against
thy
servants,
or
against
this
people,
that
ye
have
put
me
in
prison?
Where
now
are
your
prophets
which
prophesied
unto
you,
saying,
The
king
of
Babylon
shall
not
come
against
you,
nor
against
this
land?
And
now
hear,
I
pray
thee,
O
my
lord
the
king:
let
my
supplication,
I
pray
thee,
be
accepted
before
thee;
that
thou
cause
me
not
to
return
to
the
house
of
Jonathan
the
scribe,
lest
I
die
there.
Then
Zedekiah
the
king
commanded,
and
they
committed
Jeremiah
into
the
court
of
the
guard,
and
they
gave
him
daily
a
loaf
of
bread
out
of
the
bakers’
street,
until
all
the
bread
in
the
city
was
spent.
Thus
Jeremiah
remained
in
the
court
of
the
guard.
And
Shephatiah
the
son
of
Mattan,
and
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Pashhur,
and
Jucal
the
son
of
Shelemiah,
and
Pashhur
the
son
of
Malchijah,
heard
the
words
that
Jeremiah
spake
unto
all
the
people,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
He
that
abideth
in
this
city
shall
die
by
the
sword,
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence:
but
he
that
goeth
forth
to
the
Chaldeans
shall
live,
and
his
life
shall
be
unto
him
for
a
prey,
and
he
shall
live.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
This
city
shall
surely
be
given
into
the
hand
of
the
army
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
he
shall
take
it.
Then
the
princes
said
unto
the
king,
Let
this
man,
we
pray
thee,
be
put
to
death;
forasmuch
as
he
weakeneth
the
hands
of
the
men
of
war
that
remain
in
this
city,
and
the
hands
of
all
the
people,
in
speaking
such
words
unto
them:
for
this
man
seeketh
not
the
welfare
of
this
people,
but
the
hurt.
And
Zedekiah
the
king
said,
Behold,
he
is
in
your
hand:
for
the
king
is
not
he
that
can
do
any
thing
against
you.
Then
took
they
Jeremiah,
and
cast
him
into
the
dungeon
of
Malchijah
the
king’s
son,
that
was
in
the
court
of
the
guard:
and
they
let
down
Jeremiah
with
cords.
And
in
the
dungeon
there
was
no
water,
but
mire:
and
Jeremiah
sank
in
the
mire.
Now
when
Ebed-melech
the
Ethiopian,
an
eunuch,
which
was
in
the
king’s
house,
heard
that
they
had
put
Jeremiah
in
the
dungeon;
the
king
then
sitting
in
the
gate
of
Benjamin;
Ebed-melech
went
forth
out
of
the
king’s
house,
and
spake
to
the
king,
saying,
My
lord
the
king,
these
men
have
done
evil
in
all
that
they
have
done
to
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
whom
they
have
cast
into
the
dungeon;
and
he
is
like
to
die
in
the
place
where
he
is
because
of
the
famine:
for
there
is
no
more
bread
in
the
city.
Then
the
king
commanded
Ebed-melech
the
Ethiopian,
saying,
Take
from
hence
thirty
men
with
thee,
and
take
up
Jeremiah
the
prophet
out
of
the
dungeon,
before
he
die.
So
Ebed-melech
took
the
men
with
him,
and
went
into
the
house
of
the
king
under
the
treasury,
and
took
thence
old
cast
clouts
and
old
rotten
rags,
and
let
them
down
by
cords
into
the
dungeon
to
Jeremiah.
And
Ebed-melech
the
Ethiopian
said
unto
Jeremiah,
Put
now
these
old
cast
clouts
and
rotten
rags
under
thine
armholes
under
the
cords.
And
Jeremiah
did
so.
So
they
drew
up
Jeremiah
with
the
cords,
and
took
him
up
out
of
the
dungeon:
and
Jeremiah
remained
in
the
court
of
the
guard.
Then
Zedekiah
the
king
sent,
and
took
Jeremiah
the
prophet
unto
him
into
the
third
entry
that
is
in
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
the
king
said
unto
Jeremiah,
I
will
ask
thee
a
thing;
hide
nothing
from
me.
Then
Jeremiah
said
unto
Zedekiah,
If
I
declare
it
unto
thee,
wilt
thou
not
surely
put
me
to
death?
and
if
I
give
thee
counsel,
thou
wilt
not
hearken
unto
me.
So
Zedekiah
the
king
sware
secretly
unto
Jeremiah,
saying,
As
the
LORD
liveth,
that
made
us
this
soul,
I
will
not
put
thee
to
death,
neither
will
I
give
thee
into
the
hand
of
these
men
that
seek
thy
life.
Then
said
Jeremiah
unto
Zedekiah,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
If
thou
wilt
go
forth
unto
the
king
of
Babylon’s
princes,
then
thy
soul
shall
live,
and
this
city
shall
not
be
burned
with
fire;
and
thou shalt
live,
and
thine
house:
But
if
thou
wilt
not
go
forth
to
the
king
of
Babylon’s
princes,
then
shall
this
city
be
given
into
the
hand
of
the
Chaldeans,
and
they
shall
burn
it
with
fire,
and
thou shalt
not
escape
out
of
their
hand.
And
Zedekiah
the
king
said
unto
Jeremiah,
I
am
afraid
of
the
Jews
that
are
fallen
away
to
the
Chaldeans,
lest
they
deliver
me
into
their
hand,
and
they
mock
me.
But
Jeremiah
said,
They
shall
not
deliver
thee.
Obey,
I
beseech
thee,
the
voice
of
the
LORD,
in
that
which
I
speak
unto
thee:
so
it
shall
be
well
with
thee,
and
thy
soul
shall
live.
But
if
thou
refuse
to
go
forth,
this
is
the
word
that
the
LORD
hath
shewed
me:
behold,
all
the
women
that
are
left
in
the
king
of
Judah’s
house
shall
be
brought
forth
to
the
king
of
Babylon’s
princes,
and
those
women
shall
say,
Thy
familiar
friends
have
set
thee
on,
and
have
prevailed
over
thee:
now
that
thy
feet
are
sunk
in
the
mire:
they
are
turned
away
back.
And
they
shall
bring
out
all
thy
wives
and
thy
children
to
the
Chaldeans:
and
thou shalt
not
escape
out
of
their
hand,
but shalt
be
taken
by
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon:
and
thou shalt
cause
this
city
to
be
burned
with
fire.
Then
said
Zedekiah
unto
Jeremiah,
Let
no
man
know
of
these
words,
and
thou shalt
not
die.
But
if
the
princes
hear
that
I
have
talked
with
thee,
and
they
come
unto
thee,
and
say
unto
thee,
Declare
unto
us
now
what
thou
hast
said
unto
the
king;
hide
it
not
from
us,
and
we
will
not
put
thee
to
death:
also
what
the
king
said
unto
thee:
then
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
I
presented
my
supplication
before
the
king,
that
he
would
not
cause
me
to
return
to
Jonathan’s
house,
to
die
there.
Then
came
all
the
princes
unto
Jeremiah,
and
asked
him:
and
he
told
them
according
to
all
these
words
that
the
king
had
commanded.
So
they
left
off
speaking
with
him;
for
the
matter
was
not
perceived.
So
Jeremiah
abode
in
the
court
of
the
guard
until
the
day
that
Jerusalem
was
taken.
And
it
came
to
pass
when
Jerusalem
was
taken,
(IN
the
ninth
year
of
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah,
in
the
tenth
month,
came
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
and
all
his
army
against
Jerusalem,
and
besieged
it;
in
the
eleventh
year
of
Zedekiah,
in
the
fourth
month,
the
ninth
day
of
the
month,
a
breach
was
made
in
the
city:)
that
all
the
princes
of
the
king
of
Babylon
came
in,
and
sat
in
the
middle
gate,
even
Nergal-sharezer,
Samgar-nebo,
Sarsechim,
Rab-saris,
Nergal-sharezer,
Rab-mag,
with
all
the
rest
of
the
princes
of
the
king
of
Babylon.
And
it
came
to
pass
that
when
Zedekiah
the
king
of
Judah
and
all
the
men
of
war
saw
them,
then
they
fled,
and
went
forth
out
of
the
city
by
night,
by
the
way
of
the
king’s
garden,
by
the
gate
betwixt
the
two
walls:
and
he
went
out
the
way
of
the
Arabah.
But
the
army
of
the
Chaldeans
pursued
after
them,
and
overtook
Zedekiah
in
the
plains
of
Jericho:
and
when
they
had
taken
him,
they
brought
him
up
to
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
to
Riblah
in
the
land
of
Hamath,
and
he
gave
judgment
upon
him.
Then
the
king
of
Babylon
slew
the
sons
of
Zedekiah
in
Riblah
before
his
eyes:
also
the
king
of
Babylon
slew
all
the
nobles
of
Judah.
Moreover
he
put
out
Zedekiah’s
eyes,
and
bound
him
in
fetters,
to
carry
him
to
Babylon.
And
the
Chaldeans
burned
the
king’s
house,
and
the
houses
of
the
people,
with
fire,
and
brake
down
the
walls
of
Jerusalem.
Then
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
carried
away
captive
into
Babylon
the
residue
of
the
people
that
remained
in
the
city,
the
deserters
also,
that
fell
away
to
him,
and
the
residue
of
the
people
that
remained.
But
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
left
of
the
poor
of
the
people,
which
had
nothing,
in
the
land
of
Judah,
and
gave
them
vineyards
and
fields
at
the
same
time.
Now
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
gave
charge
concerning
Jeremiah
to
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard,
saying,
Take
him,
and
look
well
to
him,
and
do
him
no
harm;
but
do
unto
him
even
as
he
shall
say
unto
thee.
So
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
sent,
and
Nebushazban,
Rab-saris,
and
Nergal-sharezer,
Rab-mag,
and
all
the
chief
officers
of
the
king
of
Babylon;
they
sent,
and
took
Jeremiah
out
of
the
court
of
the
guard,
and
committed
him
unto
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam,
the
son
of
Shaphan,
that
he
should
carry
him
home:
so
he
dwelt
among
the
people.
Now
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Jeremiah,
while
he
was
shut
up
in
the
court
of
the
guard,
saying,
Go,
and
speak
to
Ebed-melech
the
Ethiopian,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Behold,
I
will
bring
my
words
upon
this
city
for
evil,
and
not
for
good;
and
they
shall
be
accomplished
before
thee
in
that
day.
But
I
will
deliver
thee
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD:
and
thou shalt
not
be
given
into
the
hand
of
the
men
of
whom
thou
art
afraid.
For
I
will
surely
save
thee,
and
thou shalt
not
fall
by
the
sword,
but
thy
life
shall
be
for
a
prey
unto
thee:
because
thou
hast
put
thy
trust
in
me,
saith
the
LORD.
The
word
which
came
to
Jeremiah
from
the
LORD,
after
that
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
had
let
him
go
from
Ramah,
when
he
had
taken
him
being
bound
in
chains
among
all
the
captives
of
Jerusalem
and
Judah,
which
were
carried
away
captive
unto
Babylon.
And
the
captain
of
the
guard
took
Jeremiah,
and
said
unto
him,
the
LORD
thy
God
pronounced
this
evil
upon
this
place:
and
the
LORD
hath
brought
it,
and
done
according
as
he
spake;
because
ye
have
sinned
against
the
LORD,
and
have
not
obeyed
his
voice,
therefore
this
thing
is
come
upon
you.
And
now,
behold,
I
loose
thee
this
day
from
the
chains
which
are
upon
thine
hand.
If
it
seem
good
unto
thee
to
come
with
me
into
Babylon,
come,
and
I
will
look
well
unto
thee:
but
if
it
seem
ill
unto
thee
to
come
with
me
into
Babylon,
forbear:
behold,
all
the
land
is
before
thee;
whither
it
seemeth
good
and
convenient
unto
thee
to
go,
thither
go.
Now
while
he
was
not
yet
gone
back,
Go
back
then,
said
he,
to
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam,
the
son
of
Shaphan,
whom
the
king
of
Babylon
hath
made
governor
over
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
dwell
with
him
among
the
people:
or
go
wheresoever
it
seemeth
convenient
unto
thee
to
go.
So
the
captain
of
the
guard
gave
him
victuals
and
a
present,
and
let
him
go.
Then
went
Jeremiah
unto
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam
to
Mizpah,
and
dwelt
with
him
among
the
people
that
were
left
in
the
land.
Now
when
all
the
captains
of
the
forces
which
were
in
the
fields,
even
they
and
their
men,
heard
that
the
king
of
Babylon
had
made
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam
governor
in
the
land,
and
had
committed
unto
him
men,
and
women,
and
children,
and
of
the
poorest
of
the
land,
of
them
that
were
not
carried
away
captive
to
Babylon;
then
they
came
to
Gedaliah
to
Mizpah,
even
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
and
Johanan
and
Jonathan
the
sons
of
Kareah,
and
Seraiah
the
son
of
Tanhumeth,
and
the
sons
of
Ephai
the
Netophathite,
and
Jezaniah
the
son
of
the
Maacathite,
they
and
their
men.
And
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam
the
son
of
Shaphan
sware
unto
them
and
to
their
men,
saying,
Fear
not
to
serve
the
Chaldeans:
dwell
in
the
land,
and
serve
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
it
shall
be
well
with
you.
As
for
me,
behold,
I
will
dwell
at
Mizpah,
to
stand
before
the
Chaldeans,
which
shall
come
unto
us:
but
ye,
gather
ye
wine
and
summer
fruits
and
oil,
and
put
them
in
your
vessels,
and
dwell
in
your
cities
that
ye
have
taken.
Likewise
when
all
the
Jews
that
were
in
Moab,
and
among
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
in
Edom,
and
that
were
in
all
the
countries,
heard
that
the
king
of
Babylon
had
left
a
remnant
of
Judah,
and
that
he
had
set
over
them
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam,
the
son
of
Shaphan;
then
all
the
Jews
returned
out
of
all
places
whither
they
were
driven,
and
came
to
the
land
of
Judah,
to
Gedaliah,
unto
Mizpah,
and
gathered
wine
and
summer
fruits
very
much.
Moreover
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
all
the
captains
of
the
forces
that
were
in
the
fields,
came
to
Gedaliah
to
Mizpah,
and
said
unto
him,
Dost
thou
know
that
Baalis
the
king
of
the
children
of
Ammon
hath
sent
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah
to
take
thy
life?
But
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam
believed
them
not.
Then
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah
spake
to
Gedaliah
in
Mizpah
secretly,
saying,
Let
me
go,
I
pray
thee,
and
I
will
slay
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
and
no
man
shall
know
it:
wherefore
should
he
take
thy
life,
that
all
the
Jews
which
are
gathered
unto
thee
should
be
scattered,
and
the
remnant
of
Judah
perish?
But
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam
said
unto
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
Thou shalt
not
do
this
thing:
for
thou
speakest
falsely
of
Ishmael.
Now
it
came
to
pass
in
the
seventh
month,
that
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
the
son
of
Elishama,
of
the
seed
royal,
and
one
of
the
chief
officers
of
the
king,
and
ten
men
with
him,
came
unto
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam
to
Mizpah;
and
there
they
did
eat
bread
together
in
Mizpah.
Then
arose
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
and
the
ten
men
that
were
with
him,
and
smote
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam
the
son
of
Shaphan
with
the
sword,
and
slew
him,
whom
the
king
of
Babylon
had
made
governor
over
the
land.
Ishmael
also
slew
all
the
Jews
that
were
with
him,
even
with
Gedaliah,
at
Mizpah,
and
the
Chaldeans
that
were
found
there,
even
the
men
of
war.
And
it
came
to
pass
the
second
day
after
he
had
slain
Gedaliah,
and
no
man
knew
it,
that
there
came
certain
from
Shechem,
from
Shiloh,
and
from
Samaria,
even
fourscore
men,
having
their
beards
shaven
and
their
clothes
rent,
and
having
cut
themselves,
with
oblations
and
frankincense
in
their
hand,
to
bring
them
to
the
house
of
the
LORD.
And
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah
went
forth
from
Mizpah
to
meet
them,
weeping
all
along
as
he
went:
and
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
met
them,
he
said
unto
them,
Come
to
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam.
And
it
was
so,
when
they
came
into
the
midst
of
the
city,
that
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah
slew
them,
and
cast
them
into
the
midst
of
the
pit,
he,
and
the
men
that
were
with
him.
But
ten
men
were
found
among
them
that
said
unto
Ishmael,
Slay
us
not:
for
we
have
stores
hidden
in
the
field,
of
wheat,
and
of
barley,
and
of
oil,
and
of
honey.
So
he
forbare,
and
slew
them
not
among
their
brethren.
Now
the
pit
wherein
Ishmael
cast
all
the
dead
bodies
of
the
men
whom
he
had
slain,
by
the
side
of
Gedaliah, (the
same
was
that
which
Asa
the
king
had
made
for
fear
of
Baasha
king
of
Israel,)
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah
filled
it
with
them
that
were
slain.
Then
Ishmael
carried
away
captive
all
the
residue
of
the
people
that
were
in
Mizpah,
even
the
king’s
daughters,
and
all
the
people
that
remained
in
Mizpah,
whom
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
had
committed
to
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam:
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah
carried
them
away
captive,
and
departed
to
go
over
to
the
children
of
Ammon.
But
when
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
all
the
captains
of
the
forces
that
were
with
him,
heard
of
all
the
evil
that
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah
had
done,
then
they
took
all
the
men,
and
went
to
fight
with
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
and
found
him
by
the
great
waters
that
are
in
Gibeon.
Now
it
came
to
pass
that
when
all
the
people
which
were
with
Ishmael
saw
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
all
the
captains
of
the
forces
that
were
with
him,
then
they
were
glad.
So
all
the
people
that
Ishmael
had
carried
away
captive
from
Mizpah
cast
about
and
returned,
and
went
unto
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah.
But
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah
escaped
from
Johanan
with
eight
men,
and
went
to
the
children
of
Ammon.
Then
took
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
all
the
captains
of
the
forces
that
were
with
him,
all
the
remnant
of
the
people
whom
he
had
recovered
from
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah,
from
Mizpah,
after
that
he
had
slain
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam,
even
the
men
of
war,
and
the
women,
and
the
children,
and
the
eunuchs,
whom
he
had
brought
again
from
Gibeon:
and
they
departed,
and
dwelt
in
Geruth
Chimham,
which
is
by
Bethlehem,
to
go
to
enter
into
Egypt,
because
of
the
Chaldeans:
for
they
were
afraid
of
them,
because
Ishmael
the
son
of
Nethaniah
had
slain
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam,
whom
the
king
of
Babylon
made
governor
over
the
land.
Then
all
the
captains
of
the
forces,
and
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
Jezaniah
the
son
of
Hoshaiah,
and
all
the
people
from
the
least
even
unto
the
greatest,
came
near,
and
said
unto
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
Let,
we
pray
thee,
our
supplication
be
accepted
before
thee,
and
pray
for
us
unto
the
LORD
thy
God,
even
for
all
this
remnant;
for
we
are
left
but
a
few
of
many,
as
thine
eyes
do
behold
us:
that
the
LORD
thy
God
may
shew
us
the
way
wherein
we
should
walk,
and
the
thing
that
we
should
do.
Then
Jeremiah
the
prophet
said
unto
them,
I
have
heard
you;
behold,
I
will
pray
unto
the
LORD
your
God
according
to
your
words;
and
it
shall
come
to
pass
that
whatsoever
thing
the
LORD
shall
answer
you,
I
will
declare
it
unto
you;
I
will
keep
nothing
back
from
you.
Then
they
said
to
Jeremiah,
The
LORD
be
a
true
and
faithful
witness
amongst
us,
if
we
do
not
even
according
to
all
the
word
wherewith
the
LORD
thy
God
shall
send
thee
to
us.
Whether
it
be
good,
or
whether
it
be
evil,
we
will
obey
the
voice
of
the
LORD
our
God,
to
whom
we
send
thee;
that
it
may
be
well
with
us,
when
we
obey
the
voice
of
the
LORD
our
God.
And
it
came
to
pass
after
ten
days,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Jeremiah.
Then
called
he
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
all
the
captains
of
the
forces
which
were
with
him,
and
all
the
people
from
the
least
even
to
the
greatest,
and
said
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
unto
whom
ye
sent
me
to
present
your
supplication
before
him:
If
ye
will
still
abide
in
this
land,
then
will
I
build
you,
and
not
pull
you
down,
and
I
will
plant
you,
and
not
pluck
you
up:
for
I
repent
me
of
the
evil
that
I
have
done
unto
you.
Be
not
afraid
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
of
whom
ye
are
afraid;
be
not
afraid
of
him,
saith
the
LORD:
for
I
am
with
you
to
save
you,
and
to
deliver
you
from
his
hand.
And
I
will
grant
you
mercy,
that
he
may
have
mercy
upon
you,
and
cause
you
to
return
to
your
own
land.
But
if
ye
say,
We
will
not
dwell
in
this
land;
so
that
ye
obey
not
the
voice
of
the
LORD
your
God;
saying,
No;
but
we
will
go
into
the
land
of
Egypt,
where
we
shall
see
no
war,
nor
hear
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
nor
have
hunger
of
bread;
and
there
will
we
dwell:
now
therefore
hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD,
O
remnant
of
Judah:
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
If
ye
wholly
set
your
faces
to
enter
into
Egypt,
and
go
to
sojourn
there;
then
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
the
sword,
which
ye
feel
shall
overtake
you
there
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
the
famine,
whereof
ye
are
afraid,
shall
follow
hard
after
you
there
in
Egypt;
and
there
ye
shall
die.
So
shall
it
be
with
all
the
men
that
set
their
faces
to
go
into
Egypt
to
sojourn
there;
they
shall
die
by
the
sword,
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence:
and
none
of
them
shall
remain
or
escape
from
the
evil
that
I
will
bring
upon
them.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel;
As
mine
anger
and
my
fury
hath
been
poured
forth
upon
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
so
shall
my
fury
be
poured
forth
upon
you,
when
ye
shall
enter
into
Egypt:
and
ye
shall
be
an
execration,
and
an
astonishment,
and
a
curse,
and
a
reproach;
and
ye
shall
see
this
place
no
more.
The
LORD
hath
spoken
concerning
you,
O
remnant
of
Judah,
Go
ye
not
into
Egypt:
know
certainly
that
I
have
testified
unto
you
this
day.
For
ye
have
dealt
deceitfully
against
your
own
souls;
for
ye
sent
me
unto
the
LORD
your
God,
saying,
Pray
for
us
unto
the
LORD
our
God;
and
according
unto
all
that
the
LORD
our
God
shall
say,
so
declare
unto
us,
and
we
will
do
it:
and
I
have
this
day
declared
it
to
you;
but
ye
have
not
obeyed
the
voice
of
the
LORD
your
God
in
any
thing
for
the
which
he
hath
sent
me
unto
you.
Now
therefore
know
certainly
that
ye
shall
die
by
the
sword,
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence,
in
the
place
whither
ye
desire
to
go
to
sojourn
there.
And
it
came
to
pass
that
when
Jeremiah
had
made
an
end
of
speaking
unto
all
the
people
all
the
words
of
the
LORD
their
God,
wherewith
the
LORD
their
God
had
sent
him
to
them,
even
all
these
words,
then
spake
Azariah
the
son
of
Hoshaiah,
and
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
all
the
proud
men,
saying
unto
Jeremiah,
Thou
speakest
falsely:
the
LORD
our
God
hath
not
sent
thee
to
say,
Ye
shall
not
go
into
Egypt
to
sojourn
there:
but
Baruch
the
son
of
Neriah
setteth
thee
on
against
us,
for
to
deliver
us
into
the
hand
of
the
Chaldeans,
that
they
may
put
us
to
death,
and
carry
us
away
captives
to
Babylon.
So
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
all
the
captains
of
the
forces,
and
all
the
people,
obeyed
not
the
voice
of
the
LORD,
to
dwell
in
the
land
of
Judah.
But
Johanan
the
son
of
Kareah,
and
all
the
captains
of
the
forces,
took
all
the
remnant
of
Judah,
that
were
returned
from
all
the
nations
whither
they
had
been
driven
to
sojourn
in
the
land
of
Judah;
the
men,
and
the
women,
and
the
children,
and
the
king’s
daughters,
and
every
person
that
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
had
left
with
Gedaliah
the
son
of
Ahikam,
the
son
of
Shaphan,
and
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
and
Baruch
the
son
of
Neriah;
and
they
came
into
the
land
of
Egypt;
for
they
obeyed
not
the
voice
of
the
LORD:
and
they
came
even
to
Tahpanhes.
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Jeremiah
in
Tahpanhes,
saying,
Take
great
stones
in
thine
hand,
and
hide
them
in
mortar
in
the brickwork,
which
is
at
the
entry
of
Pharaoh’s
house
in
Tahpanhes,
in
the
sight
of
the
men
of
Judah;
and
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Behold,
I
will
send
and
take
Nebuchadrezzar
the
king
of
Babylon,
my
servant,
and
will
set
his
throne
upon
these
stones
that
I
have
hid;
and
he
shall
spread
his
royal
pavilion
over
them.
And
he
shall
come,
and
shall
smite
the
land
of
Egypt;
such
as
are
for
death
shall
be
given
to
death,
and
such
as
are
for
captivity
to
captivity,
and
such
as
are
for
the
sword
to
the
sword.
And
I
will
kindle
a
fire
in
the
houses
of
the
gods
of
Egypt;
and
he
shall
burn
them,
and
carry
them
away
captives:
and
he
shall
array
himself
with
the
land
of
Egypt,
as
a
shepherd
putteth
on
his
garment;
and
he
shall
go
forth
from
thence
in
peace.
He
shall
also
break
the
pillars
of
Beth-shemesh,
that
is
in
the
land
of
Egypt;
and
the
houses
of
the
gods
of
Egypt
shall
he
burn
with
fire.
The
word
that
came
to
Jeremiah
concerning
all
the
Jews
which
dwelt
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
which
dwelt
at
Migdol,
and
at
Tahpanhes,
and
at
Noph,
and
in
the
country
of
Pathros,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Ye
have
seen
all
the
evil
that
I
have
brought
upon
Jerusalem,
and
upon
all
the
cities
of
Judah;
and,
behold,
this
day
they
are
a
desolation,
and
no
man
dwelleth
therein;
because
of
their
wickedness
which
they
have
committed
to
provoke
me
to
anger,
in
that
they
went
to
burn
incense,
and
to
serve
other
gods,
whom
they
knew
not,
neither
they,
nor
ye,
nor
your
fathers.
Howbeit
I
sent
unto
you
all
my
servants
the
prophets,
rising
up
early
and
sending
them,
saying,
Oh,
do
not
this
abominable
thing
that
I
hate.
But
they
hearkened
not,
nor
inclined
their
ear
to
turn
from
their
wickedness,
to
burn
no
incense
unto
other
gods.
Wherefore
my
fury
and
mine
anger
was
poured
forth,
and
was
kindled
in
the
cities
of
Judah
and
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem;
and
they
are
wasted
and
desolate,
as
it
is
this
day.
Therefore
now
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Wherefore
commit
ye
this
great
evil
against
your
own
souls,
to
cut
off
from
you
man
and
woman,
infant
and
suckling,
out
of
the
midst
of
Judah,
to
leave
you
none
remaining;
in
that
ye
provoke
me
unto
anger
with
the
works
of
your
hands,
burning
incense
unto
other
gods
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
whither
ye
be
gone
to
sojourn;
that
ye
may
be
cut
off,
and
that
ye
may
be
a
curse
and
a
reproach
among
all
the
nations
of
the
earth?
Have
ye
forgotten
the
wickedness
of
your
fathers,
and
the
wickedness
of
the
kings
of
Judah,
and
the
wickedness
of
their
wives,
and
your
own
wickedness,
and
the
wickedness
of
your
wives,
which
they
committed
in
the
land
of
Judah,
and
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem?
They
are
not
humbled
even
unto
this
day,
neither
have
they
feared,
nor
walked
in
my
law,
nor
in
my
statutes,
that
I
set
before
you
and
before
your
fathers.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Behold,
I
will
set
my
face
against
you
for
evil,
even
to
cut
off
all
Judah.
And
I
will
take
the
remnant
of
Judah,
that
have
set
their
faces
to
go
into
the
land
of
Egypt
to
sojourn
there,
and
they
shall
all
be
consumed;
in
the
land
of
Egypt
shall
they
fall;
they
shall
be
consumed,
by
the
sword
and
by
the
famine;
they
shall
die,
from
the
least
even
unto
the
greatest,
by
the
sword
and
by
the
famine:
and
they
shall
be
an
execration,
and
an
astonishment,
and
a
curse,
and
a
reproach.
For
I
will
punish
them
that
dwell
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
as
I
have
punished
Jerusalem,
by
the
sword,
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence:
so
that
none
of
the
remnant
of
Judah,
which
are
gone
into
the
land
of
Egypt
to
sojourn
there,
shall
escape
or
remain,
that
they
should
return
into
the
land
of
Judah,
to
the
which
they
have
a
desire
to
return
to
dwell
there:
for
none
shall
return
save
such
as
shall
escape.
Then
all
the
men
which
knew
that
their
wives
burned
incense
unto
other
gods,
and
all
the
women
that
stood
by,
a
great
assembly,
even
all
the
people
that
dwelt
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
in
Pathros,
answered
Jeremiah,
saying,
As
for
the
word
that
thou
hast
spoken
unto
us
in
the
name
of
the
LORD,
we
will
not
hearken
unto
thee.
But
we
will
certainly
perform
every
word
that
is
gone
forth
out
of
our
mouth,
to
burn
incense
unto
the
queen
of
heaven,
and
to
pour
out
drink
offerings
unto
her,
as
we
have
done,
we
and
our
fathers,
our
kings
and
our
princes,
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem:
for
then
had
we
plenty
of
victuals,
and
were
well,
and
saw
no
evil.
But
since
we
left
off
to
burn
incense
to
the
queen
of
heaven,
and
to
pour
out
drink
offerings
unto
her,
we
have
wanted
all
things,
and
have
been
consumed
by
the
sword
and
by
the
famine.
And
when
we
burned
incense
to
the
queen
of
heaven,
and
poured
out
drink
offerings
unto
her,
did
we
make
her
cakes
to
worship
her,
and
pour
out
drink
offerings
unto
her,
without
our
husbands?
Then
Jeremiah
said
unto
all
the
people,
to
the
men,
and
to
the
women,
even
to
all
the
people
which
had
given
him
that
answer,
saying,
The
incense
that
ye
burned
in
the
cities
of
Judah,
and
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem,
ye
and
your
fathers,
your
kings
and
your
princes,
and
the
people
of
the
land,
did
not
the
LORD
remember
them,
and
came
it
not
into
his
mind?
so
the
LORD
could
no
longer
bear,
because
of
the
evil
of
your
doings,
and
because
of
the
abominations
which
ye
have
committed;
therefore
is
your
land
become
a
desolation,
and
an
astonishment,
and
a
curse,
without
inhabitant,
as
it
is
this
day.
Because
ye
have
burned
incense,
and
because
ye
have
sinned
against
the
LORD,
and
have
not
obeyed
the
voice
of
the
LORD,
nor
walked
in
his
law,
nor
in
his
statutes,
nor
in
his
testimonies;
therefore
this
evil
is
happened
unto
you,
as
it
is
this
day.
Moreover
Jeremiah
said
unto
all
the
people,
and
to
all
the
women,
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
all
Judah
that
are
in
the
land
of
Egypt:
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
saying:
Ye
and
your
wives
have
both
spoken
with
your
mouths,
and
with
your
hands
have
fulfilled
it,
saying,
We
will
surely
perform
our
vows
that
we
have
vowed,
to
burn
incense
to
the
queen
of
heaven,
and
to
pour
out
drink
offerings
unto
her:
establish
then
your
vows,
and
perform
your
vows.
Therefore
hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD,
all
Judah
that
dwell
in
the
land
of
Egypt:
Behold,
I
have
sworn
by
my
great
name,
saith
the
LORD,
that
my
name
shall
no
more
be
named
in
the
mouth
of
any
man
of
Judah
in
all
the
land
of
Egypt,
saying,
As
the
Lord
GOD
liveth.
Behold,
I
watch
over
them
for
evil,
and
not
for
good:
and
all
the
men
of
Judah
that
are
in
the
land
of
Egypt
shall
be
consumed
by
the
sword
and
by
the
famine,
until
there
be
an
end
of
them.
And
they
that
escape
the
sword
shall
return
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
into
the
land
of
Judah,
few
in
number;
and
all
the
remnant
of
Judah,
that
are
gone
into
the
land
of
Egypt
to
sojourn
there,
shall
know
whose
word
shall
stand,
mine,
or
theirs.
And
this
shall
be
the
sign
unto
you,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
punish
you
in
this
place,
that
ye
may
know
that
my
words
shall
surely
stand
against
you
for
evil:
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
I
will
give
Pharaoh
Hophra
king
of
Egypt
into
the
hand
of
his
enemies,
and
into
the
hand
of
them
that
seek
his
life;
as
I
gave
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah
into
the
hand
of
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon,
his
enemy,
and
that
sought
his
life.
The
word
that
Jeremiah
the
prophet
spake
unto
Baruch
the
son
of
Neriah,
when
he
wrote
these
words
in
a
book
at
the
mouth
of
Jeremiah,
in
the
fourth
year
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah;
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
unto
thee,
O
Baruch:
Thou
didst
say,
Woe
is
me
now!
for
the
LORD
hath
added
sorrow
to
my
pain;
I
am
weary
with
my
groaning,
and
I
find
no
rest.
Thus shalt
thou
say
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
that
which
I
have
built
will
I
break
down,
and
that
which
I
have
planted
I
will
pluck
up;
and
this
in
the
whole
land.
And
seekest
thou
great
things
for
thyself?
seek
them
not:
for,
behold,
I
will
bring
evil
upon
all
flesh,
saith
the
LORD:
but
thy
life
will
I
give
unto
thee
for
a
prey
in
all
places
whither
thou
goest.
The
word
of
the
LORD
which
came
to
Jeremiah
the
prophet
concerning
the
nations.
Of
Egypt:
concerning
the
army
of Pharaoh-neco,
king
of
Egypt,
which
was
by
the
river
Euphrates
in
Carchemish,
which
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
smote
in
the
fourth
year
of
Jehoiakim
the
son
of
Josiah,
king
of
Judah.
Order
ye
the
buckler
and
shield,
and
draw
near
to
battle.
Harness
the
horses,
and
get
up,
ye
horsemen,
and
stand
forth
with
your
helmets;
furbish
the
spears,
put
on
the
coats
of
mail.
Wherefore
have
I
seen
it?
they
are
dismayed
and
are
turned
backward;
and
their
mighty
ones
are
beaten
down,
and
are
fled
apace,
and
look
not
back:
terror
is
on
every
side,
saith
the
LORD.
Let
not
the
swift
flee
away,
nor
the
mighty
man
escape;
in
the
north
by
the
river
Euphrates
have
they
stumbled,
and
fallen.
Who
is
this
that
riseth
up
like
the
Nile,
whose
waters
toss
themselves
like
the
rivers?
Egypt
riseth
up
like
the
Nile,
and
his
waters
toss
themselves
like
the
rivers:
and
he
saith,
I
will
rise
up,
I
will
cover
the
earth;
I
will
destroy
the
city
and
the
inhabitants
thereof.
Go
up,
ye
horses;
and
rage,
ye
chariots;
and
let
the
mighty
men
go
forth:
Cush
and
Put,
that
handle
the
shield;
and
the
Ludim,
that
handle
and
bend
the
bow.
For
that
day
is
a
day
of
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
a
day
of
vengeance,
that
he
may
avenge
him
of
his
adversaries:
and
the
sword
shall
devour
and
be
satiate,
and
shall
drink
its
fill
of
their
blood:
for
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
hath
a
sacrifice
in
the
north
country
by
the
river
Euphrates.
Go
up
into
Gilead,
and
take
balm,
O
virgin
daughter
of
Egypt:
in
vain
dost
thou
use
many
medicines;
there
is
no
healing
for
thee.
The
nations
have
heard
of
thy
shame,
and
the
earth
is
full
of
thy
cry:
for
the
mighty
man
hath
stumbled
against
the
mighty,
they
are
fallen
both
of
them
together.
The
word
that
the
LORD
spake
to
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
how
that
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
should
come
and
smite
the
land
of
Egypt.
Declare
ye
in
Egypt,
and
publish
in
Migdol,
and
publish
in
Noph
and
in
Tahpanhes:
say
ye,
stand
forth,
and
prepare
thee;
for
the
sword
hath
devoured
round
about
thee.
Why
are
thy
strong
ones
swept
away?
they
stood
not,
because
the
LORD
did
drive
them.
He
made
many
to
stumble,
yea,
they
fell
one
upon
another:
and
they
said,
Arise,
and
let
us
go
again
to
our
own
people,
and
to
the
land
of
our
nativity,
from
the
oppressing
sword.
They
cried
there,
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt
is
but
a
noise;
he
hath
let
the
appointed
time
pass
by.
As
I
live,
saith
the
King,
whose
name
is
the
LORD
of
hosts,
surely
like
Tabor
among
the
mountains,
and
like
Carmel
by
the
sea,
so
shall
he
come.
O
thou
daughter
that
dwellest
in
Egypt,
furnish
thyself
to
go
into
captivity:
for
Noph
shall
become
a
desolation,
and
shall
be
burnt
up,
without
inhabitant.
Egypt
is
a
very
fair
heifer;
but
destruction
out
of
the
north
is
come,
it
is
come.
Also
her
hired
men
in
the
midst
of
her
are
like
calves
of
the
stall;
for
they
also
are
turned
back,
they
are
fled
away
together,
they
did
not
stand:
for
the
day
of
their
calamity
is
come
upon
them,
the
time
of
their
visitation.
The
sound
thereof
shall
go
like
the
serpent;
for
they
shall
march
with
an
army,
and
come
against
her
with
axes,
as
hewers
of
wood.
They
shall
cut
down
her
forest,
saith
the
LORD,
though
it
cannot
be
searched;
because
they
are
more
than
the
locusts,
and
are
innumerable.
The
daughter
of
Egypt
shall
be
put
to
shame;
she
shall
be
delivered
into
the
hand
of
the
people
of
the
north.
The
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
saith:
Behold,
I
will
punish
Amon
of
No,
and
Pharaoh,
and
Egypt,
with
her
gods,
and
her
kings;
even
Pharaoh,
and
them
that
trust
in
him:
and
I
will
deliver
them
into
the
hand
of
those
that
seek
their
lives,
and
into
the
hand
of
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon,
and
into
the
hand
of
his
servants:
and
afterwards
it
shall
be
inhabited,
as
in
the
days
of
old,
saith
the
LORD.
But
fear
not
thou,
O
Jacob
my
servant,
neither
be
dismayed,
O
Israel:
for,
low,
I
will
save
thee
from
afar,
and
thy
seed
from
the
land
of
their
captivity;
and
Jacob
shall
return,
and
shall
be
quiet
and
at
ease,
and
none
shall
make
him
afraid.
Fear
not
thou,
O
Jacob
my
servant,
saith
the
LORD;
for
I
am
with
thee:
for
I
will
make
a
full
end
of
all
the
nations
whither
I
have
driven
thee,
but
I
will
not
make
a
full
end
of
thee;
but
I
will
correct
thee
with
judgment,
and
will
in
no
wise
leave
thee
unpunished.
The
word
of
the
LORD
that
came
to
Jeremiah
the
prophet
concerning
the
Philistines,
before
that
Pharaoh
smote
Gaza.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
waters
rise
up
out
of
the
north,
and
shall
become
an
overflowing
stream,
and
shall
overflow
the
land
and
all
that
is
therein,
the
city
and
them
that
dwell
therein:
and
the
men
shall
cry,
and
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
shall
howl.
At
the
noise
of
the
stamping
of
the
hoofs
of
his
strong
ones,
at
the
rushing
of
his
chariots,
at
the
rumbling
of
his
wheels,
the
fathers
look
not
back
to
their
children
for
feebleness
of
hands;
because
of
the
day
that
cometh
to
spoil
all
the
Philistines,
to
cut
off
from
Tyre
and
Zidon
every
helper
that
remaineth:
for
the
LORD
will
spoil
the
Philistines,
the
remnant
of
the
isle
of
Caphtor.
Baldness
is
come
upon
Gaza;
Ashkelon
is
brought
to
nought,
the
remnant
of
their
valley:
how
long
wilt
thou
cut
thyself?
O
thou
sword
of
the
LORD,
how
long
will
it
be
ere
thou
be
quiet?
put
up
thyself
into
thy
scabbard;
rest,
and
be
still.
How
canst
thou
be
quiet,
seeing
the
LORD
hath
given
thee
a
charge?
against
Ashkelon,
and
against
the
sea
shore,
there
hath
he
appointed
it.
Of
Moab.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Woe
unto
Nebo!
for
it
is
laid
waste;
Kiriathaim
is
put
to
shame,
it
is
taken:
Misgab
is
put
to
shame
and
broken
down.
The
praise
of
Moab
is
no
more;
in
Heshbon
they
have
devised
evil
against
her,
Come,
and
let
us
cut
her
off
from
being
a
nation.
Thou
also,
O
Madmen, shalt
be
brought
to
silence;
the
sword
shall
pursue
thee.
The
sound
of
a
cry
from
Horonaim,
spoiling
and
great
destruction!
Moab
is
destroyed;
her
little
ones
have
caused
a
cry
to
be
heard.
For
by
the
ascent
of
Luhith
with
continual
weeping
shall
they
go
up;
for
in
the
going
down
of
Horonaim
they
have
heard
the
distress
of
the
cry
of
destruction.
Flee,
save
your
lives,
and
be
like
the
heath
in
the
wilderness.
For,
because
thou
hast
trusted
in
thy
works
and
in
thy
treasures,
thou
also shalt
be
taken:
and
Chemosh
shall
go
forth
into
captivity,
his
priests
and
his
princes
together.
And
the
spoiler
shall
come
upon
every
city,
and
no
city
shall
escape;
the
valley
also
shall
perish,
and
the
plain
shall
be
destroyed;
as
the
LORD
hath
spoken.
Give
wings
unto
Moab,
that
she
may
fly
and
get
her
away:
and
her
cities
shall
become
a
desolation,
without
any
to
dwell
therein.
Cursed
be
he
that
doeth
the
work
of
the
LORD
negligently,
and
cursed
be
he
that
keepeth
back
his
sword
from
blood.
Moab
hath
been
at
ease
from
his
youth,
and
he
hath
settled
on
his
lees,
and
hath
not
been
emptied
from
vessel
to
vessel,
neither
hath
he
gone
into
captivity:
therefore
his
taste
remaineth
in
him,
and
his
scent
is
not
changed.
Therefore,
behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
send
unto
him
them
that
pour
off,
and
they
shall
pour
him
off;
and
they
shall
empty
his
vessels,
and
break
their
bottles
in
pieces.
And
Moab
shall
be
ashamed
of
Chemosh,
as
the
house
of
Israel
was
ashamed
of
Beth-el
their
confidence.
How
say
ye,
We
are
mighty
men,
and
valiant
men
for
the
war?
Moab
is
laid
waste,
and
they
are
gone
up
into
her
cities;
and
his
chosen
young
men
are
gone
down
to
the
slaughter,
saith
the
King,
whose
name
is
the
LORD
of
hosts.
The
calamity
of
Moab
is
near
to
come,
and
his
affliction
hasteth
fast.
All
ye
that
are
round
about
him,
bemoan
him,
and
all
ye
that
know
his
name;
say,
How
is
the
strong
staff
broken,
the
beautiful
rod!
O
thou
daughter
that
dwellest
in
Dibon,
come
down
from
thy
glory,
and
sit
in
thirst;
for
the
spoiler
of
Moab
is
come
up
against
thee,
he
hath
destroyed
thy
strong
holds.
O
inhabitant
of
Aroer,
stand
by
the
way,
and
espy:
ask
him
that
fleeth,
and
her
that
escapeth;
say,
What
hath
been
done?
Moab
is
put
to
shame;
for
it
is
broken
down:
howl
and
cry;
tell
ye
it
in
Arnon,
that
Moab
is
laid
waste.
And
judgment
is
come
upon
the
plain
country;
upon
Holon,
and
upon
Jahzah,
and
upon
Mephaath;
and
upon
Dibon,
and
upon
Nebo,
and
upon
Beth-diblathaim;
and
upon
Kiriathaim,
and
upon
Beth-gamul,
and
upon
Beth-meon;
and
upon
Kerioth,
and
upon
Bozrah,
and
upon
all
the
cities
of
the
land
of
Moab,
far
or
near.
The
horn
of
Moab
is
cut
off,
and
his
arm
is
broken,
saith
the
LORD.
Make
ye
him
drunken;
for
he
magnified
himself
against
the
LORD:
and
Moab
shall
wallow
in
his
vomit,
and
he
also
shall
be
in
derision.
For
was
not
Israel
a
derision
unto
thee?
was
he
found
among
thieves?
for
as
often
as
thou
speakest
of
him,
thou waggest
the
head.
O
ye
inhabitants
of
Moab,
leave
the
cities,
and
dwell
in
the
rock;
and
be
like
the
dove
that
maketh
her
nest
in
the
sides
of
the
holes
mouth.
We
have
heard
of
the
pride
of
Moab,
that
he
is
very
proud;
his
loftiness,
and
his
pride,
and
his
arrogancy,
and
the
haughtiness
of
his
heart.
I
know
his
wrath,
saith
the
LORD,
that
it
is
nought;
his boastings
have
wrought
nothing.
Therefore
will
I
howl
for
Moab;
yea,
I
will
cry
out
for
all
Moab:
for
the
men
of
Kir-heres
shall
they
mourn.
With
more
than
the
weeping
of
Jazer
will
I
weep
for
thee,
O
vine
of
Sibmah:
thy
branches
passed
over
the
sea,
they
reached
even
to
the
sea
of
Jazer:
upon
thy
summer
fruits
and
upon
thy
vintage
the
spoiler
is
fallen.
And
gladness
and
joy
is
taken
away,
from
the
fruitful
field
and
from
the
land
of
Moab;
and
I
have
caused
wine
to
cease
from
the
winepresses:
none
shall
tread
with
shouting;
the
shouting
shall
be
no
shouting.
From
the
cry
of
Heshbon
even
unto
Elealeh,
even
unto
Jahaz
have
they
uttered
their
voice,
from
Zoar
even
unto
Horonaim,
to
Eglath-shelishiyah:
for
the
waters
of
Nimrim
also
shall
become
desolate.
Moreover
I
will
cause
to
cease
in
Moab,
saith
the
LORD,
him
that
offereth
in
the
high
place,
and
him
that
burneth
incense
to
his
gods.
Therefore
mine
heart
soundeth
for
Moab
like
pipes,
and
mine
heart
soundeth
like
pipes
for
the
men
of
Kir-heres:
therefore
the
abundance
that
he
hath
gotten
is
perished.
For
every
head
is
bald,
and
every
beard
clipped:
upon
all
the
hands
are
cuttings,
and
upon
the
loins
sackcloth.
On
all
the
housetops
of
Moab
and
in
the
streets
thereof
there
is
lamentation
every
where:
for
I
have
broken
Moab
like
a
vessel
wherein
is
no
pleasure,
saith
the
LORD.
How
is
it
broken
down!
how
do
they
howl!
how
hath
Moab
turned
the
back
with
shame!
so
shall
Moab
become
a
derision
and
a
dismaying
to
all
that
are
round
about
him.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
he
shall
fly
as
an
eagle,
and
shall
spread
out
his
wings
against
Moab.
Kerioth
is
taken,
and
the
strong
holds
are
surprised,
and
the
heart
of
the
mighty
men
of
Moab
at
that
day
shall
be
as
the
heart
of
a
woman
in
her
pangs.
And
Moab
shall
be
destroyed
from
being
a
people,
because
he
hath
magnified
himself
against
the
LORD.
Fear,
and
the
pit,
and
the
snare,
are
upon
thee,
O
inhabitant
of
Moab,
saith
the
LORD.
He
that
fleeth
from
the
fear
shall
fall
into
the
pit;
and
he
that
getteth
up
out
of
the
pit
shall
be
taken
in
the
snare:
for
I
will
bring
upon
her,
even
upon
Moab,
the
year
of
their
visitation,
saith
the
LORD.
They
that
fled
stand
without
strength
under
the
shadow
of
Heshbon:
for
a
fire
is
gone
forth
out
of
Heshbon,
and
a
flame
from
the
midst
of
Sihon,
and
hath
devoured
the
corner
of
Moab,
and
the
crown
of
the
head
of
the
tumultuous
ones.
Woe
unto
thee,
O
Moab!
the
people
of
Chemosh
is
undone:
for
thy
sons
are
taken
away
captive,
and
thy
daughters
into
captivity.
Yet
will
I
bring
again
the
captivity
of
Moab
in
the
latter
days,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
far
is
the
judgment
of
Moab.
Of
the
children
of
Ammon.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Hath
Israel
no
sons?
hath
he
no
heir?
why
then
doth
Malcam
possess
Gad,
and
his
people
dwell
in
the
cities
thereof?
Therefore,
behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
cause
an
alarm
of
war
to
be
heard
against
Rabbah
of
the
children
of
Ammon;
and
it
shall
become
a
desolate
heap,
and
her
daughters
shall
be
burned
with
fire:
then
shall
Israel
possess
them
that
did
possess
him,
saith
the
LORD.
Howl,
O
Heshbon,
for
Ai
is
spoiled;
cry,
ye
daughters
of
Rabbah,
gird
you
with
sackcloth:
lament,
and
run
to
and
fro
among
the fences;
for
Malcam
shall
go
into
captivity,
his
priests
and
his
princes
together.
Wherefore
gloriest
thou
in
the
valleys,
thy
flowing
valley,
O
backsliding
daughter?
that
trusted
in
her
treasures,
saying,
Who
shall
come
unto
me?
Behold,
I
will
bring
a
fear
upon
thee,
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
from
all
that
are
round
about
thee;
and
ye
shall
be
driven
out
every
man
right
forth,
and
there
shall
be
none
to
gather
up
him
that
wandereth.
But
afterward
I
will
bring
again
the
captivity
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
saith
the
LORD.
Of
Edom.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Is
wisdom
no
more
in
Teman?
is
counsel
perished
from
the
prudent?
is
their
wisdom
vanished?
Flee
ye,
turn
back,
dwell
deep,
O
inhabitants
of
Dedan;
for
I
will
bring
the
calamity
of
Esau
upon
him,
the
time
that
I
shall
visit
him.
If
grapegatherers
came
to
thee,
would
they
not
leave
some
gleaning
grapes?
if
thieves
by
night,
would
they
not
destroy
till
they
had
enough?
But
I
have
made
Esau
bare,
I
have
uncovered
his
secret
places,
and
he
shall
not
be
able
to
hide
himself:
his
seed
is
spoiled,
and
his
brethren,
and
his
neighbours,
and
he
is
not.
Leave
thy
fatherless
children,
I
will
preserve
them
alive;
and
let
thy
widows
trust
in
me.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
they
to
whom
it
pertained
not
to
drink
of
the
cup
shall
assuredly
drink;
and
art
thou
he
that
shall
altogether
go
unpunished?
thou shalt
not
go
unpunished,
but
thou shalt
surely
drink.
For
I
have
sworn
by
myself,
saith
the
LORD,
that
Bozrah
shall
become
an
astonishment,
a
reproach,
a
waste,
and
a
curse;
and
all
the
cities
thereof
shall
be
perpetual
wastes.
I
have
heard
tidings
from
the
LORD,
and
an
ambassador
is
sent
among
the
nations,
saying,
Gather
yourselves
together,
and
come
against
her,
and
rise
up
to
the
battle.
For,
behold,
I
have
made
thee
small
among
the
nations,
and
despised
among
men.
As
for
thy
terribleness,
the
pride
of
thine
heart
hath
deceived
thee,
O
thou
that
dwellest
in
the
clefts
of
the
rock,
that
holdest
the
height
of
the
hill:
though
thou shouldest
make
thy
nest
as
high
as
the
eagle,
I
will
bring
thee
down
from
thence,
saith
the
LORD;
And
Edom
shall
become
an
astonishment:
every
one
that
passeth
by
it
shall
he
astonished,
and
shall
hiss
at
all
the
plagues
thereof.
As
in
the
overthrow
of
Sodom
and
Gomorrah
and
the
neighbour
cities
thereof,
saith
the
LORD,
no
man
shall
dwell
there,
neither
shall
any
son
of
man
sojourn
therein.
Behold,
he
shall
come
up
like
a
lion
from
the
pride
of
Jordan
against
the
strong
habitation:
but
I
will
suddenly
make
him
run
away
from
her;
and
whoso
is
chosen,
him
will
I
appoint
over
her:
for
who
is
like
me?
and
who
will
appoint
me
a
time?
and
who
is
the
shepherd
that
will
stand
before
me?
Therefore
hear
ye
the
counsel
of
the
LORD,
that
he
hath
taken
against
Edom;
and
his
purposes,
that
he
hath
purposed
against
the
inhabitants
of
Teman:
Surely
they
shall
drag
them
away,
even
the
little
ones
of
the
flock;
surely
he
shall
make
their
habitation
desolate
with
them.
The
earth
trembleth
at
the
noise
of
their
fall;
there
is
a
cry,
the
noise
whereof
is
heard
in
the
Red
Sea.
Behold,
he
shall
come
up
and
fly
as
the
eagle,
and
spread
out
his
wings
against
Bozrah:
and
the
heart
of
the
mighty
men
of
Edom
at
that
day
shall
be
as
the
heart
of
a
woman
in
her
pangs.
Of
Damascus.
Hamath
is
ashamed,
and
Arpad;
for
they
have
heard
evil
tidings,
they
are
melted
away:
there
is
sorrow
on
the
sea;
it
cannot
be
quiet.
Damascus
is
waxed
feeble,
she
turneth
herself
to
flee,
and
trembling
hath
seized
on
her:
anguish
and
sorrows
have
taken
hold
of
her,
as
of
a
woman
in
travail.
How
is
the
city
of
praise
not
forsaken,
the
city
of
my
joy?
Therefore
her
young
men
shall
fall
in
her
streets,
and
all
the
men
of
war
shall
be
brought
to
silence
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
And
I
will
kindle
a
fire
in
the
wall
of
Damascus,
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
of
Ben-hadad.
Of
Kedar,
and
of
the
kingdoms
of
Hazor,
which
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
smote:
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Arise
ye,
go
up
to
Kedar,
and
spoil
the
children
of
the
east.
Their
tents
and
their
flocks
shall
they
take;
they
shall
carry
away
for
themselves
their
curtains,
and
all
their
vessels,
and
their
camels:
and
they
shall
cry
unto
them,
Terror
on
every
side.
Flee
ye,
wander
far
off,
dwell
deep,
O
ye
inhabitants
of
Hazor,
saith
the
LORD;
for
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
hath
taken
counsel
against
you,
and
hath
conceived
a
purpose
against
you.
Arise,
get
you
up
unto
a
nation
that
is
at
ease,
that
dwelleth
without
care,
saith
the
LORD;
which
have
neither
gates
nor
bars,
which
dwell
alone.
And
their
camels
shall
be
a
booty,
and
the
multitude
of
their
cattle
a
spoil:
and
I
will
scatter
unto
all
winds
them
that
have
the
corners
of
their
hair
polled;
and
I
will
bring
their
calamity
from
every
side
of
them,
saith
the
LORD.
And
Hazor
shall
be
a
dwelling
place
of
jackals,
a
desolation
for
ever:
no
man
shall
dwell
there,
neither
shall
any
son
of
man
sojourn
therein.
The
word
of
the
LORD
that
came
to
Jeremiah
the
prophet
concerning
Elam
in
the
beginning
of
the
reign
of
Zedekiah
king
of
Judah,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Behold,
I
will
break
the
bow
of
Elam;
the
chief
of
their
might.
And
upon
Elam
will
I
bring
the
four
winds
from
the
four
quarters
of
heaven,
and
will
scatter
them
toward
all
those
winds;
and
there
shall
be
no
nation
whither
the
outcasts
of
Elam
shall
not
come.
And
I
will
cause
Elam
to
be
dismayed
before
their
enemies,
and
before
them
that
seek
their
life:
and
I
will
bring
evil
upon
them,
even
my
fierce
anger,
saith
the
LORD;
and
I
will
send
the
sword
after
them,
till
I
have
consumed
them:
and
I
will
set
my
throne
in
Elam,
and
will
destroy
from
thence
king
and
princes,
saith
the
LORD.
But
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
the
latter
days,
that
I
will
bring
again
the
captivity
of
Elam,
saith
the
LORD.
The
word
that
the
LORD
spake
concerning
Babylon,
concerning
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans,
by
Jeremiah
the
prophet.
Declare
ye
among
the
nations
and
publish,
and
set
up
a
standard;
publish,
and
conceal
not:
say,
Babylon
is
taken,
Bel
is
put
to
shame,
Merodach
is
dismayed;
her
images
are
put
to
shame,
her
idols
are
dismayed.
For
out
of
the
north
there
cometh
up
a
nation
against
her,
which
shall
make
her
land
desolate,
and
none
shall
dwell
therein:
they
are
fled,
they
are
gone,
both
man
and
beast.
In
those
days,
and
in
that
time,
saith
the
LORD,
the
children
of
Israel
shall
come,
they
and
the
children
of
Judah
together;
they
shall
go
on
their
way
weeping,
and
shall
seek
the
LORD
their
God.
They
shall
inquire
concerning
Zion
with
their
faces
thitherward,
saying,
Come
ye,
and
join
yourselves
to
the
LORD
in
an
everlasting
covenant
that
shall
not
be
forgotten.
My
people
hath
been
lost
sheep:
their
shepherds
have
caused
them
to
go
astray,
they
have
turned
them
away
on
the
mountains:
they
have
gone
from
mountain
to
hill,
they
have
forgotten
their
resting
place.
All
that
found
them
have
devoured
them:
and
their
adversaries
said,
We
offend
not,
because
they
have
sinned
against
the
LORD,
the
habitation
of
justice,
even
the
LORD,
the
hope
of
their
fathers.
Flee
out
of
the
midst
of
Babylon,
and
go
forth
out
of
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans,
and
be
as
the he-goats
before
the
flocks.
For,
lo,
I
will
stir
up
and
cause
to
come
up
against
Babylon
an
assembly
of
great
nations
from
the
north
country:
and
they
shall
set
themselves
in
array
against
her;
from
thence
she
shall
be
taken:
their
arrows
shall
be
as
of
an
expert
mighty
man;
none
shall
return
in
vain.
And
Chaldea
shall
be
a
spoil:
all
that
spoil
her
shall
be
satisfied,
saith
the
LORD.
Because
ye
are
glad,
because
ye
rejoice,
O
ye
that
plunder
mine
heritage,
because
ye
are
wanton
as
an
heifer
that
treadeth
out
the
corn,
and
neigh
as
strong
horses;
your
mother
shall
be
sore
ashamed;
she
that
bare
you
shall
be
confounded:
behold,
she
shall
be
the
hindermost
of
the
nations,
a
wilderness,
a
dry
land,
and
a
desert.
Because
of
the
wrath
of
the
LORD
it
shall
not
be
inhabited,
but
it
shall
be
wholly
desolate:
every
one
that
goeth
by
Babylon
shall
be
astonished,
and
hiss
at
all
her
plagues.
Set
yourselves
in
array
against
Babylon
round
about,
all
ye
that
bend
the
bow;
shoot
at
her,
spare
no
arrows:
for
she
hath
sinned
against
the
LORD.
Shout
against
her
round
about;
she
hath
submitted
herself;
her
bulwarks
are
fallen,
her
walls
are
thrown
down:
for
it
is
the
vengeance
of
the
LORD;
take
vengeance
upon
her;
as
she
hath
done,
do
unto
her.
Cut
off
the
sower
from
Babylon,
and
him
that
handleth
the
sickle
in
the
time
of
harvest:
for
fear
of
the
oppressing
sword
they
shall
turn
every
one
to
his
people,
and
they
shall
flee
every
one
to
his
own
land.
Israel
is
a
scattered
sheep;
the
lions
have
driven
him
away:
first
the
king
of
Assyria
hath
devoured
him;
and
last
this
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
hath
broken
his
bones.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
Behold,
I
will
punish
the
king
of
Babylon
and
his
land,
as
I
have
punished
the
king
of
Assyria;
And
I
will
bring
Israel
again
to
his
pasture,
and
he
shall
feed
on
Carmel
and
Bashan,
and
his
soul
shall
be
satisfied
upon
the
hills
of
Ephraim
and
in
Gilead.
In
those
days,
and
in
that
time,
saith
the
LORD,
the
iniquity
of
Israel
shall
be
sought
for,
and
there
shall
be
none;
and
the
sins
of
Judah,
and
they
shall
not
be
found:
for
I
will
pardon
them
whom
I
leave
as
a
remnant.
Go
up
against
the
land
of
Merathaim,
even
against
it,
and
against
the
inhabitants
of
Pekod:
slay
and
utterly
destroy
after
them,
saith
the
LORD,
and
do
according
to
all
that
I
have
commanded
thee.
A
sound
of
battle
is
in
the
land,
and
of
great
destruction.
How
is
the
hammer
of
the
whole
earth
cut
asunder
and
broken!
how
is
Babylon
become
a
desolation
among
the
nations!
I
have
laid
a
snare
for
thee,
and
thou
art
also
taken,
O
Babylon,
and
thou wast
not
aware:
thou
art
found,
and
also
caught,
because
thou
hast
striven
against
the
LORD.
The
LORD
hath
opened
his
armoury,
and
hath
brought
forth
the
weapons
of
his
indignation:
for
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
hath
a
work
to
do
in
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans.
Come
against
her
from
the
utmost
border,
open
her
storehouses:
cast
her
up
as
heaps,
and
destroy
her
utterly:
let
nothing
of
her
be
left.
Slay
all
her
bullocks;
let
them
go
down
to
the
slaughter:
woe
unto
them!
for
their
day
is
come,
the
time
of
their
visitation.
The
voice
of
them
that
flee
and
escape
out
of
the
land
of
Babylon,
to
declare
in
Zion
the
vengeance
of
the
LORD
our
God,
the
vengeance
of
his
temple.
Call
together
the
archers
against
Babylon,
all
them
that
bend
the
bow;
camp
against
her
round
about;
let
none
thereof
escape:
recompense
her
according
to
her
work;
according
to
all
that
she
hath
done,
do
unto
her:
for
she
hath
been
proud
against
the
LORD,
against
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
Therefore
shall
her
young
men
fall
in
her
streets,
and
all
her
men
of
war
shall
be
brought
to
silence
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD.
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
O
thou
proud
one,
saith
the
Lord,
the
LORD
of
hosts:
for
thy
day
is
come,
the
time
that
I
will
visit
thee.
And
the
proud
one
shall
stumble
and
fall,
and
none
shall
raise
him
up:
and
I
will
kindle
a
fire
in
his
cities,
and
it
shall
devour
all
that
are
round
about
him.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
The
children
of
Israel
and
the
children
of
Judah
are
oppressed
together:
and
all
that
took
them
captives
hold
them
fast;
they
refuse
to
let
them
go.
Their
redeemer
is
strong;
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name:
he
shall
throughly
plead
their
cause,
that
he
may
give
rest
to
the
earth,
and
disquiet
the
inhabitants
of
Babylon.
A
sword
is
upon
the
Chaldeans,
saith
the
LORD,
and
upon
the
inhabitants
of
Babylon,
and
upon
her
princes,
and
upon
her
wise
men.
A
sword
is
upon
the
boasters,
and
they
shall
dote:
a
sword
is
upon
her
mighty
men,
and
they
shall
be
dismayed.
A
sword
is
upon
their
horse,
and
upon
their
chariots,
and
upon
all
the
mingled
people
that
are
in
the
midst
of
her,
and
they
shall
become
as
women:
a
sword
is
upon
her
treasures,
and
they
shall
be
robbed.
A
drought
is
upon
her
waters,
and
they
shall
be
dried
up:
for
it
is
a
land
of
graven
images,
and
they
are
mad
upon
idols.
Therefore
the
wild
beasts
of
the
desert
with
the
wolves
shall
dwell
there,
and
the
ostriches
shall
dwell
therein:
and
it
shall
be
no
more
inhabited
for
ever;
neither
shall
it
be
dwelt
in
from
generation
to
generation.
As
when
God
overthrew
Sodom
and
Gomorrah
and
the
neighbour
cities
thereof,
saith
the
LORD;
so
shall
no
man
dwell
there,
neither
shall
any
son
of
man
sojourn
therein.
Behold,
a
people
cometh
from
the
north;
and
a
great
nation,
and
many
kings
shall
be
stirred
up
from
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
earth.
They
lay
hold
on
bow
and
spear;
they
are
cruel,
and
have
no
mercy;
their
voice
roareth
like
the
sea,
and
they
ride
upon
horses;
every
one
set
in
array,
as
man
to
the
battle,
against
thee,
O
daughter
of
Babylon.
The
king
of
Babylon
hath
heard
the
fame
of
them,
and
his
hands
wax
feeble:
anguish
hath
taken
hold
of
him,
and
pangs
as
of
a
woman
in
travail.
Behold,
he
shall
come
up
like
a
lion
from
the
pride
of
Jordan
against
the
strong
habitation:
but
I
will
suddenly
make
them
run
away
from
her;
and
whoso
is
chosen,
him
will
I
appoint
over
her:
for
who
is
like
me?
and
who
will
appoint
me
a
time?
and
who
is
the
shepherd
that
will
stand
before
me?
Therefore
hear
ye
the
counsel
of
the
LORD,
that
he
hath
taken
against
Babylon;
and
his
purposes,
that
he
hath
purposed
against
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans:
Surely
they
shall
drag
them
away,
even
the
little
ones
of
the
flock;
surely
he
shall
make
their
habitation
desolate
with
them.
At
the
noise
of
the
taking
of
Babylon
the
earth
trembleth,
and
the
cry
is
heard
among
the
nations.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
I
will
raise
up
against
Babylon,
and
against
them
that
dwell
in Lebkamai,
a
destroying
wind.
And
I
will
send
unto
Babylon
strangers,
that
shall
fan
her;
and
they
shall
empty
her
land:
for
in
the
day
of
trouble
they
shall
be
against
her
round
about.
Let
not
the
archer
bend
his
bow,
and
let
him
not
lift
himself
up
in
his
coat
of
mail:
and
spare
ye
not
her
young
men;
destroy
ye
utterly
all
her
host.
And
they
shall
fall
down
slain
in
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans,
and
thrust
through
in
her
streets.
For
Israel
is
not
forsaken,
nor
Judah,
of
his
God,
of
the
LORD
of
hosts;
though
their
land
is
full
of
guilt
against
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
Flee
out
of
the
midst
of
Babylon,
and
save
every
man
his
life;
be
not
cut
off
in
her
iniquity:
for
it
is
the
time
of
the
LORD’S
vengeance;
he
will
render
unto
her
a
recompence.
Babylon
hath
been
a
golden
cup
in
the
LORD’S
hand;
that
made
all
the
earth
drunken:
the
nations
have
drunk
of
her
wine;
therefore
the
nations
are
mad.
Babylon
is
suddenly
fallen
and
destroyed:
howl
for
her;
take
balm
for
her
pain,
if
so
be
she
may
be
healed.
We
would
have
healed
Babylon,
but
she
is
not
healed:
forsake
her,
and
let
us
go
every
one
into
his
own
country:
for
her
judgment
reacheth
unto
heaven,
and
is
lifted
up
even
to
the
skies.
The
LORD
hath
brought
forth
our
righteousness:
come,
and
let
us
declare
in
Zion
the
work
of
the
LORD
our
God.
Make
sharp
the
arrows;
hold
firm
the
shields:
the
LORD
hath
stirred
up
the
spirit
of
the
kings
of
the
Medes;
because
his
device
is
against
Babylon,
to
destroy
it:
for
it
is
the
vengeance
of
the
LORD,
the
vengeance
of
his
temple.
Set
up
a
standard
against
the
walls
of
Babylon,
make
the
watch
strong,
set
the
watchmen,
prepare
the
ambushes:
for
the
LORD
hath
both
devised
and
done
that
which
he
spake
concerning
the
inhabitants
of
Babylon.
O
thou
that
dwellest
upon
many
waters,
abundant
in
treasures,
thine
end
is
come,
the
measure
of
thy
covetousness.
The
LORD
of
hosts
hath
sworn
by
himself,
saying,
Surely
I
will
fill
thee
with
men,
as
with
the
cankerworm;
and
they
shall
lift
up
a
shout
against
thee.
He
hath
made
the
earth
by
his
power,
he
hath
established
the
world
by
his
wisdom,
and
by
his
understanding
hath
he
stretched
out
the
heavens:
when
he
uttereth
his
voice,
there
is
a
tumult
of
waters
in
the
heavens,
and
he
causeth
the
vapours
to
ascend
from
the
ends
of
the
earth;
he
maketh
lightnings
for
the
rain,
and
bringeth
forth
the
wind
out
of
his
treasuries.
Every
man
is
become
brutish
and
is
without
knowledge;
every
goldsmith
is
put
to
shame
by
his
graven
image:
for
his
molten
image
is
falsehood,
and
there
is
no
breath
in
them.
They
are
vanity,
a
work
of
delusion:
in
the
time
of
their
visitation
they
shall
perish.
The
portion
of
Jacob
is
not
like
these;
for
he
is
the
former
of
all
things;
and
Israel
is
the
tribe
of
his
inheritance:
the
LORD
of
hosts
is
his
name.
Thou
art
my
battle
axe
and
weapons
of
war:
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
the
nations;
and
with
thee
will
I
destroy
kingdoms;
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
the
horse
and
his
rider;
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
the
chariot
and
him
that
rideth
therein;
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
man
and
woman;
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
the
old
man
and
the
youth;
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
the
young
man
and
the
maid;
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
the
shepherd
and
his
flock;
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
the
husbandman
and
his
yoke
of
oxen;
and
with
thee
will
I
break
in
pieces
governors
and
deputies.
And
I
will
render
unto
Babylon
and
to
all
the
inhabitants
of
Chaldea
all
their
evil
that
they
have
done
in
Zion
in
your
sight,
saith
the
LORD.
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
O
destroying
mountain,
saith
the
LORD,
which
destroyest
all
the
earth:
and
I
will
stretch
out
mine
hand
upon
thee,
and
roll
thee
down
from
the
rocks,
and
will
make
thee
a
burnt
mountain.
And
they
shall
not
take
of
thee
a
stone
for
a
corner,
nor
a
stone
for
foundations;
but
thou shalt
be
desolate
for
ever,
saith
the
LORD.
Set
ye
up
a
standard
in
the
land,
blow
the
trumpet
among
the
nations,
prepare
the
nations
against
her,
call
together
against
her
the
kingdoms
of
Ararat,
Minni,
and
Ashkenaz:
appoint
a
marshal
against
her;
cause
the
horses
to
come
up
as
the
rough
cankerworm.
Prepare
against
her
the
nations,
the
kings
of
the
Medes,
the
governors
thereof,
and
all
the
deputies
thereof,
and
all
the
land
of
his
dominion.
And
the
land
trembleth
and
is
in
pain:
for
the
purposes
of
the
LORD
against
Babylon
do
stand,
to
make
the
land
of
Babylon
a
desolation,
without
inhabitant.
The
mighty
men
of
Babylon
have forborne
to
fight,
they
remain
in
their
strong
holds;
their
might
hath
failed;
they
are
become
as
women:
her
dwelling
places
are
set
on
fire;
her
bars
are
broken.
One
post
shall
run
to
meet
another,
and
one
messenger
to
meet
another,
to
shew
the
king
of
Babylon
that
his
city
is
taken
on
every
quarter:
and
the
passages
are
surprised,
and
the
reeds
they
have
burned
with
fire,
and
the
men
of
war
are
affrighted.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel:
The
daughter
of
Babylon
is
like
a threshing-floor
at
the
time
when
it
is
trodden;
yet
a
little
while,
and
the
time
of
harvest
shall
come
for
her.
Nebuchadrezzar
the
king
of
Babylon
hath
devoured
me,
he
hath
crushed
me,
he
hath
made
me
an
empty
vessel,
he
hath
swallowed
me
up
like
a
dragon,
he
hath
filled
his
maw
with
my
delicates;
he
hath
cast
me
out.
The
violence
done
to
me
and
to
my
flesh
be
upon
Babylon,
shall
the
inhabitant
of
Zion
say;
and,
My
blood
be
upon
the
inhabitants
of
Chaldea,
shall
Jerusalem
say.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
I
will
plead
thy
cause,
and
take
vengeance
for
thee;
and
I
will
dry
up
her
sea,
and
make
her
fountain
dry.
And
Babylon
shall
become
heaps,
a
dwelling
place
for
jackals,
an
astonishment,
and
an
hissing,
without
inhabitant.
They
shall
roar
together
like
young
lions;
they
shall
growl
as
lions’
whelps.
When
they
are
heated,
I
will
make
their
feast,
and
I
will
make
them
drunken,
that
they
may
rejoice,
and
sleep
a
perpetual
sleep,
and
not
wake,
saith
the
LORD.
I
will
bring
them
down
like
lambs
to
the
slaughter,
like
rams
with he-goats.
How
is
Sheshach
taken!
and
the
praise
of
the
whole
earth
surprised!
how
is
Babylon
become
a
desolation
among
the
nations!
The
sea
is
come
up
upon
Babylon:
she
is
covered
with
the
multitude
of
the
waves
thereof.
Her
cities
are
become
a
desolation,
a
dry
land,
and
a
desert,
a
land
wherein
no
man
dwelleth,
neither
doth
any
son
of
man
pass
thereby.
And
I
will
do
judgment
upon
Bel
in
Babylon,
and
I
will
bring
forth
out
of
his
mouth
that
which
he
hath
swallowed
up;
and
the
nations
shall
not
flow
together
any
more
unto
him:
yea,
the
wall
of
Babylon
shall
fall.
My
people,
go
ye
out
of
the
midst
of
her,
and
save
yourselves
every
man
from
the
fierce
anger
of
the
LORD.
And
let
not
your
heart
faint,
neither
fear
ye
for
the
rumour
that
shall
be
heard
in
the
land;
for
a
rumour
shall
come
one
year,
and
after
that
in
another
year
shall
come
a
rumour,
and
violence
in
the
land,
ruler
against
ruler.
Therefore,
behold,
the
days
come,
that
I
will
do
judgment
upon
the
graven
images
of
Babylon,
and
her
whole
land
shall
be
ashamed;
and
all
her
slain
shall
fall
in
the
midst
of
her.
Then
the
heaven
and
the
earth,
and
all
that
is
therein,
shall
sing
for
joy
over
Babylon;
for
the
spoilers
shall
come
unto
her
from
the
north,
saith
the
LORD.
As
Babylon
hath
caused
the
slain
of
Israel
to
fall,
so
at
Babylon
shall
fall
the
slain
of
all
the
land.
Ye
that
have
escaped
the
sword,
go
ye,
stand
not
still;
remember
the
LORD
from
afar,
and
let
Jerusalem
come
into
your
mind.
We
are
ashamed,
because
we
have
heard
reproach;
confusion
hath
covered
our
faces:
for
strangers
are
come
into
the
sanctuaries
of
the
LORD’S
house.
Wherefore,
behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
do
judgment
upon
her
graven
images;
and
through
all
her
land
the
wounded
shall
groan.
Though
Babylon
should
mount
up
to
heaven,
and
though
she
should
fortify
the
height
of
her
strength,
yet
from
me
shall
spoilers
come
unto
her,
saith
the
LORD.
The
sound
of
a
cry
from
Babylon,
and
of
great
destruction
from
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans!
For
the
LORD
spoileth
Babylon,
and
destroyeth
out
of
her
the
great
voice;
and
their
waves
roar
like
many
waters,
the
noise
of
their
voice
is
uttered:
for
the
spoiler
is
come
upon
her,
even
upon
Babylon,
and
her
mighty
men
are
taken,
their
bows
are
broken
in
pieces:
for
the
LORD
is
a
God
of
recompences,
he
shall
surely
requite.
And
I
will
make
drunk
her
princes
and
her
wise
men,
her
governors
and
her
deputies,
and
her
mighty
men;
and
they
shall
sleep
a
perpetual
sleep,
and
not
wake,
saith
the
King,
whose
name
is
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
The
broad
walls
of
Babylon
shall
be
utterly
overthrown,
and
her
high
gates
shall
be
burned
with
fire;
and
the
peoples
shall
labour
for
vanity,
and
the
nations
for
the
fire;
and
they
shall
be
weary.
The
word
which
Jeremiah
the
prophet
commanded
Seraiah
the
son
of
Neriah,
the
son
of
Mahseiah,
when
he
went
with
Zedekiah
the
king
of
Judah
to
Babylon
in
the
fourth
year
of
his
reign.
Now
Seraiah
was
chief
chamberlain.
And
Jeremiah
wrote
in
a
book
all
the
evil
that
should
come
upon
Babylon,
even
all
these
words
that
are
written
concerning
Babylon.
And
Jeremiah
said
to
Seraiah,
When
thou
comest
to
Babylon,
then
see
that
thou
read
all
these
words,
and
say,
O
LORD,
thou
hast
spoken
concerning
this
place,
to
cut
it
off,
that
none
shall
dwell
therein,
neither
man
nor
beast,
but
that
it
shall
be
desolate
for
ever.
And
it
shall
be,
when
thou
hast
made
an
end
of
reading
this
book,
that
thou shalt
bind
a
stone
to
it,
and
cast
it
into
the
midst
of
Euphrates:
and
thou shalt
say,
Thus
shall
Babylon
sink,
and
shall
not
rise
again
because
of
the
evil
that
I
will
bring
upon
her:
and
they
shall
be
weary.
Thus
far
are
the
words
of
Jeremiah.
Zedekiah
was
one
and
twenty
years
old
when
he
began
to
reign;
and
he
reigned
eleven
years
in
Jerusalem:
and
his
mother’s
name
was
Hamutal
the
daughter
of
Jeremiah
of
Libnah.
And
he
did
that
which
was
evil
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
according
to
all
that
Jehoiakim
had
done.
For
through
the
anger
of
the
LORD
did
it
come
to
pass
in
Jerusalem
and
Judah,
until
he
had
cast
them
out
from
his
presence:
and
Zedekiah
rebelled
against
the
king
of
Babylon.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
ninth
year
of
his
reign,
in
the
tenth
month,
in
the
tenth
day
of
the
month,
that
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
came,
he
and
all
his
army,
against
Jerusalem,
and
encamped
against
it;
and
they
built
forts
against
it
round
about.
So
the
city
was
besieged
unto
the
eleventh
year
of
king
Zedekiah.
In
the
fourth
month,
in
the
ninth
day
of
the
month,
the
famine
was
sore
in
the
city,
so
that
there
was
no
bread
for
the
people
of
the
land.
Then
a
breach
was
made
in
the
city,
and
all
the
men
of
war
fled,
and
went
forth
out
of
the
city
by
night
by
the
way
of
the
gate
between
the
two
walls,
which
was
by
the
king’s
garden; (now
the
Chaldeans
were
against
the
city
round
about:)
and
they
went
by
the
way
of
the
Arabah.
But
the
army
of
the
Chaldeans
pursued
after
the
king,
and
overtook
Zedekiah
in
the
plains
of
Jericho;
and
all
his
army
was
scattered
from
him.
Then
they
took
the
king,
and
carried
him
up
unto
the
king
of
Babylon
to
Riblah
in
the
land
of
Hamath;
and
he
gave
judgment
upon
him.
And
the
king
of
Babylon
slew
the
sons
of
Zedekiah
before
his
eyes:
he
slew
also
all
the
princes
of
Judah
in
Riblah.
And
he
put
out
the
eyes
of
Zedekiah;
and
the
king
of
Babylon
bound
him
in
fetters,
and
carried
him
to
Babylon,
and
put
him
in
prison
till
the
day
of
his
death.
Now
in
the
fifth
month,
in
the
tenth
day
of
the
month,
which
was
the
nineteenth
year
of
king
Nebuchadrezzar,
king
of
Babylon,
came
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard,
which
stood
before
the
king
of
Babylon,
into
Jerusalem:
and
he
burned
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
king’s
house;
and
all
the
houses
of
Jerusalem,
even
every
great
house,
burned
he
with
fire.
And
all
the
army
of
the
Chaldeans,
that
were
with
the
captain
of
the
guard,
brake
down
all
the
walls
of
Jerusalem
round
about.
Then
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
carried
away
captive
of
the
poorest
sort
of
the
people,
and
the
residue
of
the
people
that
were
left
in
the
city,
and
those
that
fell
away,
that
fell
to
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
the
residue
of
the
multitude.
But
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
left
of
the
poorest
of
the
land
to
be
vinedressers
and
husbandmen.
And
the
pillars
of
brass
that
were
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
the
bases
and
the
brasen
sea
that
were
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
did
the
Chaldeans
break
in
pieces,
and
carried
all
the
brass
of
them
to
Babylon.
The
pots
also,
and
the
shovels,
and
the
snuffers,
and
the
basons,
and
the
spoons,
and
all
the
vessels
of
brass
wherewith
they
ministered,
took
they
away.
And
the
cups,
and
the
firepans,
and
the
basons,
and
the
pots,
and
the
candlesticks,
and
the
spoons,
and
the
bowls;
that
which
was
of
gold,
in
gold,
and
that
which
was
of
silver,
in
silver,
the
captain
of
the
guard
took
away.
The
two
pillars,
the
one
sea,
and
the
twelve
brasen
bulls
that
were
under
the
bases,
which
king
Solomon
had
made
for
the
house
of
the
LORD:
the
brass
of
all
these
vessels
was
without
weight.
And
as
for
the
pillars,
the
height
of
the
one
pillar
was
eighteen
cubits;
and
a
line
of
twelve
cubits
did
compass
it;
and
the
thickness
thereof
was
four
fingers:
it
was
hollow.
And
a
chapiter
of
brass
was
upon
it;
and
the
height
of
the
one
chapiter
was
five
cubits,
with
network
and
pomegranates
upon
the
chapiter
round
about,
all
of
brass:
and
the
second
pillar
also
had
like
unto
these,
and
pomegranates.
And
there
were
ninety
and
six
pomegranates
on
the
sides;
all
the
pomegranates
were
an
hundred
upon
the
network
round
about.
And
the
captain
of
the
guard
took
Seraiah
the
chief
priest,
and
Zephaniah
the
second
priest,
and
the
three
keepers
of
the
door:
and
out
of
the
city
he
took
an
officer
that
was
set
over
the
men
of
war;
and
seven
men
of
them
that
saw
the
king’s
face,
which
were
found
in
the
city;
and
the
scribe
of
the
captain
of
the
host,
who
mustered
the
people
of
the
land;
and
threescore
men
of
the
people
of
the
land,
that
were
found
in
the
midst
of
the
city.
And
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
took
them,
and
brought
them
to
the
king
of
Babylon
to
Riblah.
And
the
king
of
Babylon
smote
them,
and
put
them
to
death
at
Riblah
in
the
land
of
Hamath.
So
Judah
was
carried
away
captive
out
of
his
land.
This
is
the
people
whom
Nebuchadrezzar
carried
away
captive:
in
the
seventh
year
three
thousand
Jews
and
three
and
twenty:
in
the
eighteenth
year
of
Nebuchadrezzar
he
carried
away
captive
from
Jerusalem
eight
hundred
thirty
and
two
persons:
in
the
three
and
twentieth
year
of
Nebuchadrezzar
Nebuzaradan
the
captain
of
the
guard
carried
away
captive
of
the
Jews
seven
hundred
forty
and
five
persons:
all
the
persons
were
four
thousand
and
six
hundred.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
seven
and
thirtieth
year
of
the
captivity
of
Jehoiachin
king
of
Judah,
in
the
twelfth
month,
in
the
five
and
twentieth
day
of
the
month,
that
Evil-merodach
king
of
Babylon,
in
the
first
year
of
his
reign,
lifted
up
the
head
of
Jehoiachin
king
of
Judah,
and
brought
him
forth
out
of
prison;
and
he
spake
kindly
to
him,
and
set
his
throne
above
the
throne
of
the
kings
that
were
with
him
in
Babylon.
and
he
changed
his
prison
garments,
and
did
eat
bread
before
him
continually
all
the
days
of
his
life.
and
for
his
allowance,
there
was
a
continual
allowance
given
him
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
every
day
a
portion
until
the
day
of
his
death,
all
the
days
of
his
life.
Lamentations
THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH.
LAMENTATIONS
Lam
THE LAMENTATIONS
OF JEREMIAH.
How
doth
the
city
sit
solitary,
that
was
full
of
people!
how
is
she
become
as
a
widow!
she
that
was
great
among
the
nations,
and
princess
among
the
provinces,
how
is
she
become
tributary!
She
weepeth
sore
in
the
night,
and
her
tears
are
on
her
cheeks;
among
all
her
lovers
she
hath
none
to
comfort
her:
all
her
friends
have
dealt
treacherously
with
her,
they
are
become
her
enemies.
Judah
is
gone
into
captivity
because
of
affliction,
and
because
of
great
servitude;
she
dwelleth
among
the
heathen,
she
findeth
no
rest:
all
her
persecutors
overtook
her
within
the
straits.
The
ways
of
Zion
do
mourn,
because
none
come
to
the
solemn
assembly;
all
her
gates
are
desolate,
her
priests
do
sigh:
her
virgins
are
afflicted,
and
she
herself
is
in
bitterness.
Her
adversaries
are
become
the
head,
her
enemies
prosper;
for
the
LORD
hath
afflicted
her
for
the
multitude
of
her
transgressions:
her
young
children
are
gone
into
captivity
before
the
adversary.
And
from
the
daughter
of
Zion
all
her
majesty
is
departed:
her
princes
are
become
like
harts
that
find
no
pasture,
and
they
are
gone
without
strength
before
the
pursuer.
Jerusalem
remembereth
in
the
days
of
her
affliction
and
of
her
miseries
all
her
pleasant
things
that
were
from
the
days
of
old:
when
her
people
fell
into
the
hand
of
the
adversary,
and
none
did
help
her,
the
adversaries
saw
her,
they
did
mock
at
her
desolations.
Jerusalem
hath
grievously
sinned;
therefore
she
is
become
as
an
unclean
thing:
all
that
honoured
her
despise
her,
because
they
have
seen
her
nakedness:
yea,
she
sigheth,
and
turneth
backward.
Her
filthiness
was
in
her
skirts;
she
remembered
not
her
latter
end;
therefore
is
she
come
down
wonderfully;
she
hath
no
comforter:
behold,
O
LORD,
my
affliction;
for
the
enemy
hath
magnified
himself.
The
adversary
hath
spread
out
his
hand
upon
all
her
pleasant
things:
for
she
hath
seen
that
the
heathen
are
entered
into
her
sanctuary,
concerning
whom
thou
didst
command
that
they
should
not
enter
into
thy
congregation.
All
her
people
sigh,
they
seek
bread;
they
have
given
their
pleasant
things
for
meat
to
refresh
the
soul:
see,
O
LORD,
and
behold;
for
I
am
become
vile.
Is
it
nothing
to
you,
all
ye
that
pass
by?
behold,
and
see
if
there
be
any
sorrow
like
unto
my
sorrow,
which
is
done
unto
me,
wherewith
the
LORD
hath
afflicted
me
in
the
day
of
his
fierce
anger.
From
on
high
hath
he
sent
fire
into
my
bones,
and
it
prevaileth
against
them:
he
hath
spread
a
net
for
my
feet,
he
hath
turned
me
back;
he
hath
made
me
desolate
and
faint
all
the
day.
The
yoke
of
my
transgressions
is
bound
by
his
hand;
they
are
knit
together,
they
are
come
up
upon
my
neck;
he
hath
made
my
strength
to
fail:
the
Lord
hath
delivered
me
into
their
hands,
against
whom
I
am
not
able
to
stand.
The
Lord
hath
set
at
nought
all
my
mighty
men
in
the
midst
of
me;
he
hath
called
a
solemn
assembly
against
me
to
crush
my
young
men:
the
Lord
hath
trodden
as
in
a
winepress
the
virgin
daughter
of
Judah.
For
these
things
I
weep;
mine
eye,
mine
eye
runneth
down
with
water;
because
the
comforter
that
should
refresh
my
soul
is
far
from
me:
my
children
are
desolate,
because
the
enemy
hath
prevailed.
Zion
spreadeth
forth
her
hands;
there
is
none
to
comfort
her;
the
LORD
hath
commanded
concerning
Jacob,
that
they
that
are
round
about
him
should
be
his
adversaries:
Jerusalem
is
among
them
as
an
unclean
thing.
The
LORD
is
righteous;
for
I
have
rebelled
against
his
commandment:
hear,
I
pray
you,
all
ye
peoples,
and
behold
my
sorrow:
my
virgins
and
my
young
men
are
gone
into
captivity.
I
called
for
my
lovers,
but
they
deceived
me:
my
priests
and
mine
elders
gave
up
the
ghost
in
the
city,
while
they
sought
them
meat
to
refresh
their
souls.
Behold,
O
LORD;
for
I
am
in
distress;
my
bowels
are
troubled;
mine
heart
is
turned
within
me;
for
I
have
grievously
rebelled:
abroad
the
sword
bereaveth,
at
home
there
is
as
death.
They
have
heard
that
I
sigh;
there
is
none
to
comfort
me;
all
mine
enemies
have
heard
of
my
trouble;
they
are
glad
that
thou
hast
done
it:
thou
wilt
bring
the
day
that
thou
hast
proclaimed,
and
they
shall
be
like
unto
me.
Let
all
their
wickedness
come
before
thee;
and
do
unto
them,
as
thou
hast
done
unto
me
for
all
my
transgressions:
for
my
sighs
are
many,
and
my
heart
is
faint.
How
hath
the
Lord
covered
the
daughter
of
Zion
with
a
cloud
in
his
anger!
he
hath
cast
down
from
heaven
unto
the
earth
the
beauty
of
Israel,
and
hath
not
remembered
his
footstool
in
the
day
of
his
anger.
The
Lord
hath
swallowed
up
all
the
habitations
of
Jacob,
and
hath
not
pitied;
he
hath
thrown
down
in
his
wrath
the
strong
holds
of
the
daughter
of
Judah;
he
hath
brought
them
down
to
the
ground:
he
hath
profaned
the
kingdom
and
the
princes
thereof.
He
hath
cut
off
in
fierce
anger
all
the
horn
of
Israel;
he
hath
drawn
back
his
right
hand
from
before
the
enemy:
and
he
hath
burned
up
Jacob
like
a
flaming
fire,
which
devoureth
round
about.
He
hath
bent
his
bow
like
an
enemy,
he
hath
stood
with
his
right
hand
as
an
adversary,
and
hath
slain
all
that
were
pleasant
to
the
eye:
in
the
tent
of
the
daughter
of
Zion
he
hath
poured
out
his
fury
like
fire.
The
Lord
is
become
as
an
enemy,
he
hath
swallowed
up
Israel;
he
hath
swallowed
up
all
her
palaces,
he
hath
destroyed
his
strong
holds:
and
he
hath
multiplied
in
the
daughter
of
Judah
mourning
and
lamentation.
And
he
hath
violently
taken
away
his
tabernacle,
as
if
it
were
of
a
garden;
he
hath
destroyed
his
place
of
assembly:
the
LORD
hath
caused
solemn
assembly
and
sabbath
to
be
forgotten
in
Zion,
and
hath
despised
in
the
indignation
of
his
anger
the
king
and
the
priest.
The
Lord
hath
cast
off
his
altar,
he
hath
abhorred
his
sanctuary,
he
hath
given
up
into
the
hand
of
the
enemy
the
walls
of
her
palaces:
they
have
made
a
noise
in
the
house
of
the
LORD,
as
in
the
day
of
a
solemn
assembly.
The
LORD
hath
purposed
to
destroy
the
wall
of
the
daughter
of
Zion;
he
hath
stretched
out
the
line,
he
hath
not
withdrawn
his
hand
from
destroying:
but
he
hath
made
the
rampart
and
wall
to
lament;
they
languish
together.
Her
gates
are
sunk
into
the
ground;
he
hath
destroyed
and
broken
her
bars:
her
king
and
her
princes
are
among
the
nations
where
the
law
is
not;
yea,
her
prophets
find
no
vision
from
the
LORD.
The
elders
of
the
daughter
of
Zion
sit
upon
the
ground,
they
keep
silence;
they
have
cast
up
dust
upon
their
heads;
they
have
girded
themselves
with
sackcloth:
the
virgins
of
Jerusalem
hang
down
their
heads
to
the
ground.
Mine
eyes
do
fail
with
tears,
my
bowels
are
troubled,
my
liver
is
poured
upon
the
earth,
for
the
destruction
of
the
daughter
of
my
people;
because
the
young
children
and
the
sucklings
swoon
in
the
streets
of
the
city.
They
say
to
their
mothers,
Where
is
corn
and
wine?
when
they
swoon
as
the
wounded
in
the
streets
of
the
city,
when
their
soul
is
poured
out
into
their
mothers’
bosom.
What
shall
I
testify
unto
thee?
what
shall
I
liken
to
thee,
O
daughter
of
Jerusalem?
what
shall
I
equal
to
thee,
that
I
may
comfort
thee,
O
virgin
daughter
of
Zion?
for
thy
breach
is
great
like
the
sea:
who
can
heal
thee?
Thy
prophets
have
seen
visions
for
thee
of
vanity
and
foolishness;
and
they
have
not
discovered
thine
iniquity,
to
bring
again
thy
captivity:
but
have
seen
for
thee
burdens
of
vanity
and
causes
of
banishment.
All
that
pass
by
clap
their
hands
at
thee;
they
hiss
and
wag
their
head
at
the
daughter
of
Jerusalem,
saying:
Is
this
the
city
that
men
called
The
perfection
of
beauty,
The
joy
of
the
whole
earth?
All
thine
enemies
have
opened
their
mouth
wide
against
thee;
they
hiss
and
gnash
the
teeth;
they
say,
We
have
swallowed
her
up;
certainly
this
is
the
day
that
we
looked
for;
we
have
found,
we
have
seen
it.
The
LORD
hath
done
that
which
he
devised;
he
hath
fulfilled
his
word
that
he
commanded
in
the
days
of
old;
he
hath
thrown
down,
and
hath
not
pitied:
and
he
hath
caused
the
enemy
to
rejoice
over
thee,
he
hath
exalted
the
horn
of
thine
adversaries.
Their
heart
cried
unto
the
Lord:
O
wall
of
the
daughter
of
Zion,
let
tears
run
down
like
a
river
day
and
night;
give
thyself
no
respite;
let
not
the
apple
of
thine
eye
cease.
Arise,
cry
out
in
the
night,
at
the
beginning
of
the
watches;
pour
out
thine
heart
like
water
before
the
face
of
the
Lord:
lift
up
thy
hands
toward
him
for
the
life
of
thy
young
children,
that
faint
for
hunger
at
the
top
of
every
street.
See,
O
LORD,
and
behold,
to
whom
thou
hast
done
thus!
shall
the
women
eat
their
fruit,
the
children
that
are
dandled
in
the
hands?
shall
the
priest
and
the
prophet
be
slain
in
the
sanctuary
of
the
Lord?
The
youth
and
the
old
man
lie
on
the
ground
in
the
streets;
my
virgins
and
my
young
men
are
fallen
by
the
sword:
thou
hast
slain
them
in
the
day
of
thine
anger;
thou
hast
slaughtered,
and
not
pitied.
Thou
hast
called,
as
in
the
day
of
a
solemn
assembly,
my
terrors
on
every
side,
and
there
was
none
that
escaped
or
remained
in
the
day
of
the
LORD’S
anger:
those
that
I
have
dandled
and
brought
up
hath
mine
enemy
consumed.
I
AM
the
man
that
hath
seen
affliction
by
the
rod
of
his
wrath.
He
hath
led
me
and
caused
me
to
walk
in
darkness
and
not
in
light.
Surely
against
me
he
turneth
his
hand
again
and
again
all
the
day.
My
flesh
and
my
skin
hath
he
made
old;
he
hath
broken
my
bones.
He
hath
builded
against
me,
and
compassed
me
with
gall
and
travail.
He
hath
made
me
to
dwell
in
dark
places,
as
those
that
have
been
long
dead.
He
hath
fenced
me
about,
that
I
cannot
go
forth;
he
hath
made
my
chain
heavy.
Yea,
when
I
cry
and
call
for
help,
he
shutteth
out
my
prayer.
He
hath
fenced
up
my
ways
with
hewn
stone,
he
hath
made
my
paths
crooked.
He
is
unto
me
as
a
bear
lying
in
wait,
as
a
lion
in
secret
places.
He
hath
turned
aside
my
ways,
and
pulled
me
in
pieces;
he
hath
made
me
desolate.
He
hath
bent
his
bow,
and
set
me
as
a
mark
for
the
arrow.
He
hath
caused
the
shafts
of
his
quiver
to
enter
into
my
reins.
I
am
become
a
derision
to
all
my
people;
and
their
song
all
the
day.
He
hath
filled
me
with
bitterness,
he
hath
sated
me
with
wormwood.
He
hath
also
broken
my
teeth
with
gravel
stones,
he
hath
covered
me
with
ashes.
And
thou
hast
removed
my
soul
far
off
from
peace;
I
forgat
prosperity.
And
I
said,
My
strength
is
perished,
and
mine
expectation
from
the
LORD.
Remember
mine
affliction
and
my
misery,
the
wormwood
and
the
gall.
My
soul
hath
them
still
in
remembrance,
and
is
bowed
down
within
me.
This
I
recall
to
my
mind,
therefore
have
I
hope.
It
is
of
the
LORD’S
mercies
that
we
are
not
consumed,
because
his
compassions
fail
not.
They
are
new
every
morning;
great
is
thy
faithfulness.
The
LORD
is
my
portion,
saith
my
soul;
therefore
will
I
hope
in
him.
The
LORD
is
good
unto
them
that
wait
for
him,
to
the
soul
that
seeketh
him.
It
is
good
that
a
man
should
hope
and
quietly
wait
for
the
salvation
of
the
LORD.
It
is
good
for
a
man
that
he
bear
the
yoke
in
his
youth.
Let
him
sit
alone
and
keep
silence,
because
he
hath
laid
it
upon
him.
Let
him
put
his
mouth
in
the
dust;
if
so
be
there
may
he
hope.
Let
him
give
his
cheek
to
him
that
smiteth
him;
let
him
be
filled
full
with
reproach.
For
the
Lord
will
not
cast
off
for
ever.
For
though
he
cause
grief,
yet
will
he
have
compassion
according
to
the
multitude
of
his
mercies.
For
he
doth
not
afflict
willingly,
nor
grieve
the
children
of
men.
To
crush
under
foot
all
the
prisoners
of
the
earth,
To
turn
aside
the
right
of
a
man
before
the
face
of
the
Most
High,
To
subvert
a
man
in
his
cause,
the
Lord
approveth
not.
Who
is
he
that
saith,
and
it
cometh
to
pass,
when
the
Lord
commandeth
it
not?
Out
of
the
mouth
of
the
Most
High
cometh
there
not
evil
and
good?
Wherefore
doth
a
living
man
complain,
a
man
for
the
punishment
of
his
sins?
Let
us
search
and
try
our
ways,
and
turn
again
to
the
LORD.
Let
us
lift
up
our
heart
with
our
hands
unto
God
in
the
heavens.
We
have
transgressed
and
have
rebelled;
thou
hast
not
pardoned.
Thou
hast
covered
with
anger
and
pursued
us;
thou
hast
slain,
thou
hast
not
pitied.
Thou
hast
covered
thyself
with
a
cloud,
that
our
prayer
should
not
pass
through.
Thou
hast
made
us
as
the
offscouring
and
refuse
in
the
midst
of
the
peoples.
all
our
enemies
have
opened
their
mouth
wide
against
us.
Fear
and
the
pit
are
come
upon
us,
devastation
and
destruction.
Mine
eye
runneth
down
with
rivers
of
water,
for
the
destruction
of
the
daughter
of
my
people.
Mine
eye
poureth
down,
and
ceaseth
not,
without
any
intermission,
Till
the
LORD
look
down,
and
behold
from
heaven.
Mine
eye
affecteth
my
soul,
because
of
all
the
daughters
of
my
city.
They
have
chased
me
sore
like
a
bird,
that
are
mine
enemies
without
cause.
They
have
cut
off
my
life
in
the
dungeon,
and
have
cast
a
stone
upon
me.
Waters
flowed
over
mine
head;
I
said,
I
am
cut
off.
I
called
upon
thy
name,
O
LORD,
out
of
the
lowest
dungeon.
Thou
heardest
my
voice;
hide
not
thine
ear
at
my
breathing,
at
my
cry.
Thou drewest
near
in
the
day
that
I
called
upon
thee:
thou
saidst,
Fear
not.
O
Lord,
thou
hast
pleaded
the
causes
of
my
soul;
thou
hast
redeemed
my
life.
O
LORD,
thou
hast
seen
my
wrong;
judge
thou
my
cause.
Thou
hast
seen
all
their
vengeance
and
all
their
devices
against
me.
Thou
hast
heard
their
reproach,
O
LORD,
and
all
their
devices
against
me;
The
lips
of
those
that
rose
up
against
me,
and
their
imagination
against
me
all
the
day.
Behold
thou
their
sitting
down,
and
their
rising
up;
I
am
their
song.
Thou
wilt
render
unto
them
a
recompence,
O
LORD,
according
to
the
work
of
their
hands.
Thou
wilt
give
them
hardness
of
heart,
thy
curse
unto
them.
Thou
wilt
pursue
them
in
anger,
and
destroy
them
from
under
the
heavens
of
the
LORD.
How
is
the
gold
become
dim!
how
is
the
most
pure
gold
changed!
the
stones
of
the
sanctuary
are
poured
out
at
the
top
of
every
street.
The
precious
sons
of
Zion,
comparable
to
fine
gold,
how
are
they
esteemed
as
earthen
pitchers,
the
work
of
the
hands
of
the
potter!
Even
the
jackals
draw
out
the
breast,
they
give
suck
to
their
young
ones:
the
daughter
of
my
people
is
become
cruel,
like
the
ostriches
in
the
wilderness.
The
tongue
of
the
sucking
child
cleaveth
to
the
roof
of
his
mouth
for
thirst:
the
young
children
ask
bread,
and
no
man
breaketh
it
unto
them.
They
that
did
feed
delicately
are
desolate
in
the
streets:
they
that
were
brought
up
in
scarlet
embrace dung-hills.
For
the
iniquity
of
the
daughter
of
my
people
is
greater
than
the
sin
of
Sodom,
that
was
overthrown
as
in
a
moment,
and
no
hands
were
laid
upon
her.
Her
nobles
were
purer
than
snow,
they
were
whiter
than
milk,
they
were
more
ruddy
in
body
than
rubies,
their
polishing
was
as
of
sapphire:
Their
visage
is
blacker
than
a
coal;
they
are
not
known
in
the
streets:
their
skin
cleaveth
to
their
bones;
it
is
withered,
it
is
become
like
a
stick.
They
that
be
slain
with
the
sword
are
better
than
they
that
be
slain
with
hunger;
for
these
pine
away,
stricken
through,
for
want
of
the
fruits
of
the
field.
The
hands
of
the
pitiful
women
have
sodden
their
own
children;
they
were
their
meat
in
the
destruction
of
the
daughter
of
my
people.
The
LORD
hath
accomplished
his
fury,
he
hath
poured
out
his
fierce
anger;
and
he
hath
kindled
a
fire
in
Zion,
which
hath
devoured
the
foundations
thereof.
The
kings
of
the
earth
believed
not,
neither
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
world,
that
the
adversary
and
the
enemy
should
enter
into
the
gates
of
Jerusalem.
It
is
because
of
the
sins
of
her
prophets,
and
the
iniquities
of
her
priests,
that
have
shed
the
blood
of
the
just
in
the
midst
of
her.
They
wander
as
blind
men
in
the
streets,
that
are
polluted
with
blood,
so
that
men
cannot
touch
their
garments.
Depart
ye,
they
cried
unto
them,
Unclean!
depart,
depart,
touch
not:
when
they
fled
away
and
wandered,
men
said
among
the
nations,
They
shall
no
more
sojourn
here.
The
anger
of
the
LORD
hath
divided
them;
he
will
no
more
regard
them:
they
respected
not
the
persons
of
the
priests,
they
favoured
not
the
elders.
Our
eyes
do
yet
fail
in
looking
for
our
vain
help;
in
our
watching
we
have
watched
for
a
nation
that
could
not
save.
They
hunt
our
steps,
that
we
cannot
go
in
our
streets:
our
end
is
near,
our
days
are
fulfilled;
for
our
end
is
come.
Our
pursuers
were
swifter
than
the
eagles
of
the
heaven:
they
chased
us
upon
the
mountains,
they
laid
wait
for
us
in
the
wilderness.
The
breath
of
our
nostrils,
the
anointed
of
the
LORD,
was
taken
in
their
pits;
of
whom
we
said,
Under
his
shadow
we
shall
live
among
the
nations.
Rejoice
and
be
glad,
O
daughter
of
Edom,
that
dwellest
in
the
land
of
Uz:
the
cup
shall
pass
through
unto
thee
also;
thou shalt
be
drunken,
and shalt
make
thyself
naked.
The
punishment
of
thine
iniquity
is
accomplished,
O
daughter
of
Zion;
he
will
no
more
carry
thee
away
into
captivity:
he
will
visit
thine
iniquity,
O
daughter
of
Edom;
he
will
discover
thy
sins.
Remember,
O
what
is
LORD,
come
upon
us:
behold,
and
see
our
reproach.
Our
inheritance
is
turned
unto
strangers,
our
houses
unto
aliens.
We
are
orphans
and
fatherless,
our
mothers
are
as
widows.
We
have
drunken
our
water
for
money;
our
wood
is
sold
unto
us.
Our
pursuers
are
upon
our
necks:
we
are
weary,
and
have
no
rest.
We
have
given
the
hand
to
the
Egyptians,
and
to
the
Assyrians,
to
be
satisfied
with
bread.
Our
fathers
have
sinned,
and
are
not;
and
we
have
borne
their
iniquities.
Servants
rule
over
us:
there
is
none
to
deliver
us
out
of
their
hand.
We
get
our
bread
with
the peril
of
our
lives
because
of
the
sword
of
the
wilderness.
Our
skin
is
black
like
an
oven
because
of
the
burning
heat
of
famine.
They
ravished
the
women
in
Zion,
the
maidens
in
the
cities
of
Judah.
Princes
were
hanged
up
by
their
hand:
the
faces
of
elders
were
not
honoured.
The
young
men
bare
the
mill,
and
the
children
stumbled
under
the
wood.
The
elders
have
ceased
from
the
gate,
the
young
men
from
their
music.
The
joy
of
our
heart
is
ceased;
our
dance
is
turned
into
mourning.
The
crown
is
fallen
from
our
head:
woe
unto
us!
for
we
have
sinned.
For
this
our
heart
is
faint;
for
these
things
our
eyes
are
dim;
For
the
mountain
of
Zion,
which
is
desolate;
the
foxes
walk
upon
it.
Thou,
O
LORD, abidest
for
ever;
thy
throne
is
from
generation
to
generation.
Wherefore
dost
thou
forget
us
for
ever,
and
forsake
us
so
long
time?
Turn
thou
us
unto
thee,
O
LORD,
and
we
shall
be
turned;
renew
our
days
as
of
old.
But
thou
hast
utterly
rejected
us,
thou
art
very
wroth
against
us.
Ezekiel
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET EZEKIEL.
EZEKIEL
Ezk
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET
EZEKIEL.
Now
it
came
to
pass
in
the
thirtieth
year,
in
the
fourth
month,
in
the
fifth
day
of
the
month,
as
I
was
among
the
captives
by
the
river
Chebar,
that
the
heavens
were
opened,
and
I
saw
visions
of
God.
In
the
fifth
day
of
the
month,
which
was
the
fifth
year
of
king
Jehoiachin’s
captivity,
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
expressly
unto
Ezekiel
the
priest,
the
son
of
Buzi,
in
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans
by
the
river
Chebar;
and
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
there
upon
him.
And
I
looked,
and,
behold,
a
stormy
wind
came
out
of
the
north,
a
great
cloud,
with
a
fire
infolding
itself,
and
a
brightness
round
about
it,
and
out
of
the
midst
thereof
as
the
colour
of
amber,
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire.
And
out
of
the
midst
thereof
came
the
likeness
of
four
living
creatures.
And
this
was
their
appearance;
they
had
the
likeness
of
a
man.
And
every
one
had
four
faces,
and
every
one
of
them
had
four
wings.
And
their
feet
were
straight
feet;
and
the
sole
of
their
feet
was
like
the
sole
of
a
calf’s
foot:
and
they
sparkled
like
the
colour
of
burnished
brass.
And
they
had
the
hands
of
a
man
under
their
wings
on
their
four
sides:
and
they
four
had
their
faces
and
their
wings
thus;
their
wings
were
joined
one
to
another;
they
turned
not
when
they
went;
they
went
every
one
straight
forward.
As
for
the
likeness
of
their
faces,
they
had
the
face
of
a
man;
and
they
four
had
the
face
of
a
lion
on
the
right
side;
and
they
four
had
the
face
of
an
ox
on
the
left
side;
they
four
had
also
the
face
of
an
eagle.
And
their
faces
and
their
wings
were
separate
above;
two
wings
of
every
one
were
joined
one
to
another,
and
two
covered
their
bodies.
And
they
went
every
one
straight
forward:
whither
the
spirit
was
to
go,
they
went;
they
turned
not
when
they
went.
As
for
the
likeness
of
the
living
creatures,
their
appearance
was
like
burning
coals
of
fire,
like
the
appearance
of
torches;
it
went
up
and
down
among
the
living
creatures:
and
the
fire
was
bright,
and
out
of
the
fire
went
forth
lightning.
And
the
living
creatures
ran
and
returned
as
the
appearance
of
a
flash
of
lightning.
Now
as
I
beheld
the
living
creatures,
behold
one
wheel
upon
the
earth
beside
the
living
creatures,
for
each
of
the
four
faces
thereof.
The
appearance
of
the
wheels
and
their
work
was
like
unto
the
colour
of
a
beryl:
and
they
four
had
one
likeness:
and
their
appearance
and
their
work
was
as
it
were
a
wheel
within
a
wheel.
When
they
went,
they
went
upon
their
four
sides:
they
turned
not
when
they
went.
As
for
their
rings,
they
were
high
and
dreadful;
and
they
four
had
their
rings
full
of
eyes
round
about.
And
when
the
living
creatures
went,
the
wheels
went
beside
them:
and
when
the
living
creatures
were
lifted
up
from
the
earth,
the
wheels
were
lifted
up.
Whithersoever
the
spirit
was
to
go,
they
went;
thither
was
the
spirit
to
go:
and
the
wheels
were
lifted
up
beside
them;
for
the
spirit
of
the
living
creature
was
in
the
wheels.
When
those
went,
these
went;
and
when
those
stood,
these
stood;
and
when
those
were
lifted
up
from
the
earth,
the
wheels
were
lifted
up
beside
them:
for
the
spirit
of
the
living
creature
was
in
the
wheels.
And
over
the
head
of
the
living
creature
there
was
the
likeness
of
a
firmament,
like
the
colour
of
the
terrible
crystal,
stretched
forth
over
their
heads
above.
And
under
the
firmament
were
their
wings
straight,
the
one
toward
the
other:
every
one
had
two
which
covered
on
this
side,
and
every
one
had
two
which
covered
on
that
side,
their
bodies.
And
when
they
went,
I
heard
the
noise
of
their
wings,
like
the
noise
of
great
waters,
like
the
voice
of
the
Almighty,
a
noise
of
tumult
like
the
noise
of
an
host:
when
they
stood,
they
let
down
their
wings.
And
there
was
a
voice
above
the
firmament
that
was
over
their
heads:
when
they
stood,
they
let
down
their
wings.
And
above
the
firmament
that
was
over
their
heads
was
the
likeness
of
a
throne,
as
the
appearance
of
a
sapphire
stone:
and
upon
the
likeness
of
the
throne
was
a
likeness
as
the
appearance
of
a
man
upon
it
above.
And
I
saw
as
the
colour
of
amber,
as
the
appearance
of
fire
within
it
round
about,
from
the
appearance
of
his
loins
and
upward;
and
from
the
appearance
of
his
loins
and
downward
I
saw
as
it
were
the
appearance
of
fire,
and
there
was
brightness
round
about
him.
As
the
appearance
of
the
bow
that
is
in
the
cloud
in
the
day
of
rain,
so
was
the
appearance
of
the
brightness
round
about.
This
was
the
appearance
of
the
likeness
of
the
glory
of
the
LORD.
And
when
I
saw
it,
I
fell
upon
my
face,
and
I
heard
a
voice
of
one
that
spake.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
stand
upon
thy
feet,
and
I
will
speak
with
thee.
And
the
spirit
entered
into
me
when
he
spake
unto
me,
and
set
me
upon
my
feet;
and
I
heard
him
that
spake
unto
me.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
I
send
thee
to
the
children
of
Israel,
to
nations
that
are
rebellious,
which
have
rebelled
against
me:
they
and
their
fathers
have
transgressed
against
me,
even
unto
this
very
day.
And
the
children
are
impudent
and
stiffhearted;
I
do
send
thee
unto
them:
and
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
they,
whether
they
will
hear,
or
whether
they
will
forbear, (for
they
are
a
rebellious
house,)
yet
shall
know
that
there
hath
been
a
prophet
among
them.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
be
not
afraid
of
them,
neither
be
afraid
of
their
words,
though
briers
and
thorns
be
with
thee,
and
thou
dost
dwell
among
scorpions:
be
not
afraid
of
their
words,
nor
be
dismayed
at
their
looks,
though
they
be
a
rebellious
house.
And
thou shalt
speak
my
words
unto
them,
whether
they
will
hear,
or
whether
they
will
forbear:
for
they
are
most
rebellious.
But
thou,
son
of
man,
hear
what
I
say
unto
thee;
be
not
thou
rebellious
like
that
rebellious
house:
open
thy
mouth,
and
eat
that
I
give
thee.
And
when
I
looked,
behold,
an
hand
was
put
forth
unto
me;
and,
lo,
a
roll
of
a
book
was
therein;
And
he
spread
it
before
me;
and
it
was
written
within
and
without:
and
there
was
written
therein
lamentations,
and
mourning,
and
woe.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
eat
that
thou
findest;
eat
this
roll,
and
go,
speak
unto
the
house
of
Israel.
So
I
opened
my
mouth,
and
he
caused
me
to
eat
the
roll.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
cause
thy
belly
to
eat,
and
fill
thy
bowels
with
this
roll
that
I
give
thee.
Then
did
I
eat
it;
and
it
was
in
my
mouth
as
honey
for
sweetness.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
go,
get
thee
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
and
speak
with
my
words
unto
them.
For
thou
art
not
sent
to
a
people
of
a
strange
speech
and
of
an
hard
language,
but
to
the
house
of
Israel;
not
to
many
peoples
of
a
strange
speech
and
of
an
hard
language,
whose
words
thou
canst
not
understand.
Surely,
if
I
sent
thee
to
them,
they
would
hearken
unto
thee.
But
the
house
of
Israel
will
not
hearken
unto
thee;
for
they
will
not
hearken
unto
me:
for
all
the
house
of
Israel
are
of
an
hard
forehead
and
of
a
stiff
heart.
Behold,
I
have
made
thy
face
hard
against
their
faces,
and
thy
forehead
hard
against
their
foreheads.
As
an
adamant
harder
than
flint
have
I
made
thy
forehead:
fear
them
not,
neither
be
dismayed
at
their
looks,
though
they
be
a
rebellious
house.
Moreover
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
all
my
words
that
I shalt
speak
unto
thee
receive
in
thine
heart,
and
hear
with
thine
ears.
And
go,
get
thee
to
them
of
the
captivity,
unto
the
children
of
thy
people,
and
speak
unto
them,
and
tell
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD;
whether
they
will
hear,
or
whether
they
will
forbear.
Then
the
spirit
lifted
me
up,
and
I
heard
behind
me
the
voice
of
a
great
rushing,
saying,
Blessed
be
the
glory
of
the
LORD
from
his
place.
And
I
heard
the
noise
of
the
wings
of
the
living
creatures
as
they
touched
one
another,
and
the
noise
of
the
wheels
beside
them,
even
the
noise
of
a
great
rushing.
So
the
spirit
lifted
me
up,
and
took
me
away:
and
I
went
in
bitterness,
in
the
heat
of
my
spirit,
and
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
strong
upon
me.
Then
I
came
to
them
of
the
captivity
at
Tel-abib,
that
dwelt
by
the
river
Chebar,
and
to
where
they
dwelt;
and
I
sat
there
astonied
among
them
seven
days.
And
it
came
to
pass
at
the
end
of
seven
days,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
I
have
made
thee
a
watchman
unto
the
house
of
Israel:
therefore
hear
the
word
at
my
mouth,
and
give
them
warning
from
me.
When
I
say
unto
the
wicked,
Thou shalt
surely
die;
and
thou
givest
him
not
warning,
nor
speakest
to
warn
the
wicked
from
his
wicked
way,
to
save
his
life;
the
same
wicked
man
shall
die
in
his
iniquity;
but
his
blood
wilt
I
require
at
thine
hand.
Yet
if
thou
warn
the
wicked,
and
he
turn
not
from
his
wickedness,
nor
from
his
wicked
way,
he
shall
die
in
his
iniquity;
but
thou
hast
delivered
thy
soul.
Again,
when
a
righteous
man
doth
turn
from
his
righteousness,
and
commit
iniquity,
and
I
lay
a
stumblingblock
before
him,
he
shall
die:
because
thou
hast
not
given
him
warning,
he
shall
die
in
his
sin,
and
his
righteous
deeds
which
he
hath
done
shall
not
be
remembered;
but
his
blood
will
I
require
at
thine
hand.
Nevertheless
if
thou
warn
the
righteous
man,
that
the
righteous
sin
not,
and
he
doth
not
sin,
he
shall
surely
live,
because
he
took
warning;
and
thou
hast
delivered
thy
soul.
And
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
there
upon
me;
and
he
said
unto
me,
Arise,
go
forth
into
the
plain,
and
I
will
there
talk
with
thee.
Then
I
arose,
and
went
forth
into
the
plain:
and,
behold,
the
glory
of
the
LORD
stood
there,
as
the
glory
which
I
saw
by
the
river
Chebar:
and
I
fell
on
my
face.
Then
the
spirit
entered
into
me,
and
set
me
upon
my
feet;
and
he
spake
with
me,
and
said
unto
me,
Go,
shut
thyself
within
thine
house.
But
thou,
son
of
man,
behold,
they
shall
lay
bands
upon
thee,
and
shall
bind
thee
with
them,
and
thou shalt
not
go
out
among
them:
and
I
will
make
thy
tongue
cleave
to
the
roof
of
thy
mouth,
that
thou shalt
be
dumb,
and shalt
not
be
to
them
a
reprover:
for
they
are
a
rebellious
house.
But
when
I
speak
with
thee,
I
will
open
thy
mouth,
and
thou shalt
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
He
that
heareth,
let
him
hear;
and
he
that
forbeareth,
let
him
forbear:
for
they
are
a
rebellious
house.
Thou
also,
son
of
man,
take
thee
a
tile,
and
lay
it
before
thee,
and
pourtray
upon
it
a
city,
even
Jerusalem:
and
lay
siege
against
it,
and
build
forts
against
it,
and
cast
up
a
mount
against
it;
set
camps
also
against
it,
and
plant
battering
rams
against
it
round
about.
And
take
thou
unto
thee
an
iron
pan,
and
set
it
for
a
wall
of
iron
between
thee
and
the
city:
and
set
thy
face
toward
it,
and
it
shall
be
besieged,
and
thou shalt
lay
siege
against
it.
This
shall
be
a
sign
to
the
house
of
Israel.
Moreover
lie
thou
upon
thy
left
side,
and
lay
the
iniquity
of
the
house
of
Israel
upon
it:
according
to
the
number
of
the
days
that
thou shalt
lie
upon
it,
thou shalt
bear
their
iniquity.
For
I
have
appointed
the
years
of
their
iniquity
to
be
unto
thee
a
number
of
days,
even
three
hundred
and
ninety
days:
so shalt
thou
bear
the
iniquity
of
the
house
of
Israel.
And
again,
when
thou
hast
accomplished
these,
thou shalt
lie
on
thy
right
side,
and shalt
bear
the
iniquity
of
the
house
of
Judah:
forty
days,
each
day
for
a
year,
have
I
appointed
it
unto
thee.
And
thou shalt
set
thy
face
toward
the
siege
of
Jerusalem,
with
thine
arm
uncovered;
and
thou shalt
prophesy
against
it.
And,
behold,
I
lay
bands
upon
thee,
and
thou shalt
not
turn
thee
from
one
side
to
another,
till
thou
hast
accomplished
the
days
of
thy
siege.
Take
thou
also
unto
thee
wheat,
and
barley,
and
beans,
and
lentils,
and
millet,
and
spelt,
and
put
them
in
one
vessel,
and
make
thee
bread
thereof;
according
to
the
number
of
the
days
that
thou shalt
lie
upon
thy
side,
even
three
hundred
and
ninety
days, shalt
thou
eat
thereof.
And
thy
meat
which
thou shalt
eat
shall
be
by
weight,
twenty
shekels
a
day:
from
time
to
time shalt
thou
eat
it.
And
thou shalt
drink
water
by
measure,
the
sixth
part
of
an
hin:
from
time
to
time shalt
thou
drink.
And
thou shalt
eat
it
as
barley
cakes,
and
thou shalt
bake
it
in
their
sight
with
dung
that
cometh
out
of
man.
And
the
LORD
said,
Even
thus
shall
the
children
of
Israel
eat
their
bread
unclean,
among
the
nations
whither
I
will
drive
them.
Then
said
I,
Ah
Lord
GOD!
behold,
my
soul
hath
not
been
polluted:
for
from
my
youth
up
even
till
now
have
I
not
eaten
of
that
which
dieth
of
itself,
or
is
torn
of
beasts;
neither
came
there
abominable
flesh
into
my
mouth;
Then
he
said
unto
me,
See,
I
have
given
thee
cow’s
dung
for
man’s
dung,
and
thou shalt
prepare
thy
bread
thereon.
Moreover
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
behold,
I
will
break
the
staff
of
bread
in
Jerusalem:
and
they
shall
eat
bread
by
weight,
and
with
carefulness;
and
they
shall
drink
water
by
measure,
and
with
astonishment:
that
they
may
want
bread
and
water,
and
be
astonied
one
with
another,
and
pine
away
in
their
iniquity.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
take
thee
a
sharp
sword,
as
a
barber’s
razor shalt
thou
take
it
unto
thee,
and shalt
cause
it
to
pass
upon
thine
head
and
upon
thy
beard:
then
take
thee
balances
to
weigh,
and
divide
the
hair.
A
third
part shalt
thou
burn
in
the
fire
in
the
midst
of
the
city,
when
the
days
of
the
siege
are
fulfilled;
and
thou shalt
take
a
third
part,
and
smite
with
the
sword
round
about
it;
and
a
third
part
thou shalt
scatter
to
the
wind,
and
I
will
draw
out
a
sword
after
them.
And
thou shalt
take
thereof
a
few
in
number,
and
bind
them
in
thy
skirts.
And
of
these
again shalt
thou
take,
and
cast
them
into
the
midst
of
the
fire,
and
burn
them
in
the
fire; therefrom
shall
a
fire
come
forth
into
all
the
house
of
Israel.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
This
is
Jerusalem:
I
have
set
her
in
the
midst
of
the
nations,
and
countries
are
round
about
her.
And
she
hath
rebelled
against
my
judgments
in
doing
wickedness
more
than
the
nations,
and
against
my
statutes
more
than
the
countries
that
are
round
about
her:
for
they
have
rejected
my
judgments,
and
as
for
my
statutes,
they
have
not
walked
in
them.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
ye
are
turbulent
more
than
the
nations
that
are
round
about
you,
and
have
not
walked
in
my
statutes,
neither
have
kept
my
judgments,
neither
have
done
after
the
ordinances
of
the
nations
that
are
round
about
you;
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I,
even
I,
am
against
thee;
and
I
will
execute
judgments
in
the
midst
of
thee
in
the
sight
of
the
nations.
And
I
will
do
in
thee
that
which
I
have
not
done,
and whereunto
I
will
not
do
any
more
the
like,
because
of
all
thine
abominations.
Therefore
the
fathers
shall
eat
the
sons
in
the
midst
of
thee,
and
the
sons
shall
eat
their
fathers;
and
I
will
execute
judgments
in
thee,
and
the
whole
remnant
of
thee
will
I
scatter
unto
all
the
winds.
Wherefore,
as
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
surely,
because
thou
hast
defiled
my
sanctuary
with
all
thy
detestable
things,
and
with
all
thine
abominations,
therefore
will
I
also
diminish
thee;
neither
shall
mine
eye
spare,
and
I
also
will
have
no
pity.
A
third
part
of
thee
shall
die
with
the
pestilence,
and
with
famine
shall
they
be
consumed
in
the
midst
of
thee;
and
a
third
part
shall
fall
by
the
sword
round
about
thee;
and
a
third
part
I
will
scatter
unto
all
the
winds,
and
will
draw
out
a
sword
after
them.
Thus
shall
mine
anger
be
accomplished,
and
I
will
satisfy
my
fury
upon
them,
and
I
will
be
comforted:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
in
my
zeal,
when
I
have
accomplished
my
fury
upon
them.
Moreover
I
will
make
thee
a
desolation
and
a
reproach,
among
the
nations
that
are
round
about
thee,
in
the
sight
of
all
that
pass
by.
So
it
shall
be
a
reproach
and
a
taunt,
an
instruction
and
an
astonishment,
unto
the
nations
that
are
round
about
thee,
when
I
shall
execute
judgments
in
thee
in
anger
and
in
fury,
and
in
furious
rebukes:
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it:
when
I
shall
send
upon
them
the
evil
arrows
of
famine,
that
are
for
destruction,
which
I
will
send
to
destroy
you;
and
I
will
increase
the
famine
upon
you,
and
will
break
your
staff
of
bread;
and
I
will
send
upon
you
famine
and
evil
beasts,
and
they
shall
bereave
thee;
and
pestilence
and
blood
shall
pass
through
thee;
and
I
will
bring
the
sword
upon
thee:
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
set
thy
face
toward
the
mountains
of
Israel,
and
prophesy
unto
them,
and
say,
Ye
mountains
of
Israel,
hear
the
word
of
the
Lord
GOD:
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
to
the
mountains
and
to
the
hills,
to
the watercourses
and
to
the
valleys:
Behold,
I,
even
I,
will
bring
a
sword
upon
you,
and
I
will
destroy
your
high
places.
your
altars
shall
become
desolate,
and
your sun-images
shall
be
broken:
and
I
will
cast
down
your
slain
men
before
your
idols.
And
I
will
lay
the
carcases
of
the
children
of
Israel
before
their
idols;
and
I
will
scatter
your
bones
round
about
your
altars.
In
all
your
dwelling
places
the
cities
shall
be
laid
waste,
and
the
high
places
shall
be
desolate;
that
your
altars
may
be
laid
waste
and
made
desolate,
and
your
idols
may
be
broken
and
cease,
and
your sun-images
may
be
hewn
down,
and
your
works
may
be
abolished.
And
the
slain
shall
fall
in
the
midst
of
you,
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Yet
will
I
leave
a
remnant,
in
that
ye
shall
have
some
that
escape
the
sword
among
the
nations,
when
ye
shall
be
scattered
through
the
countries.
And
they
that
escape
of
you
shall
remember
me
among
the
nations
whither
they
shall
be
carried
captives,
how
that
I
have
been
broken
with
their
whorish
heart,
which
hath
departed
from
me,
and
with
their
eyes,
which
go
a
whoring
after
their
idols:
and
they
shall
loathe
themselves
in
their
own
sight
for
the
evils
which
they
have
committed
in
all
their
abominations.
And
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD:
I
have
not
said
in
vain
that
I
would
do
this
evil
unto
them.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Smite
with
thine
hand,
and
stamp
with
thy
foot,
and
say,
Alas!
because
of
all
the
evil
abominations
of
the
house
of
Israel:
for
they
shall
fall
by
the
sword,
by
the
famine,
and
by
the
pestilence.
He
that
is
far
off
shall
die
of
the
pestilence;
and
he
that
is
near
shall
fall
by
the
sword;
and
he
that
remaineth
and
is
besieged
shall
die
by
the
famine:
thus
will
I
accomplish
my
fury
upon
them.
And
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
their
slain
men
shall
be
among
their
idols
round
about
their
altars,
upon
every
high
hill,
in
all
the
tops
of
the
mountains,
and
under
every
green
tree,
and
under
every
thick
oak,
the
place
where
they
did
offer
sweet
savour
to
all
their
idols.
And
I
will
stretch
out
my
hand
upon
them,
and
make
the
land
desolate
and
waste,
from
the
wilderness
toward
Diblah,
throughout
all
their
habitations:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
And
thou,
son
of
man,
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
unto
the
land
of
Israel,
An
end:
the
end
is
come
upon
the
four
corners
of
the
land.
Now
is
the
end
upon
thee,
and
I
will
send
mine
anger
upon
thee,
and
will
judge
thee
according
to
thy
ways;
and
I
will
bring
upon
thee
all
thine
abominations.
And
mine
eye
shall
not
spare
thee,
neither
will
I
have
pity:
but
I
will
bring
thy
ways
upon
thee,
and
thine
abominations
shall
be
in
the
midst
of
thee:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
An
evil,
an
only
evil;
behold,
it
cometh.
An
end
is
come,
the
end
is
come,
it
awaketh
against
thee;
behold,
it
cometh.
Thy
doom
is
come
unto
thee,
O
inhabitant
of
the
land:
the
time
is
come,
the
day
is
near;
a
day
of
tumult,
and
not
of
joyful
shouting,
upon
the
mountains.
Now
will
I
shortly
pour
out
my
fury
upon
thee,
and
accomplish
mine
anger
against
thee,
and
will
judge
thee
according
to
thy
ways;
and
I
will
bring
upon
thee
all
thine
abominations.
And
mine
eye
shall
not
spare,
neither
will
I
have
pity:
I
will
bring
upon
thee
according
to
thy
ways,
and
thine
abominations
shall
be
in
the
midst
of
thee;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
do
smite.
Behold,
the
day,
behold,
it
cometh:
thy
doom
is
gone
forth;
the
rod
hath
blossomed,
pride
hath
budded.
Violence
is
risen
up
into
a
rod
of
wickedness;
none
of
them
shall
remain,
nor
of
their
multitude,
nor
of
their
wealth:
neither
shall
there
be eminency
among
them.
The
time
is
come,
the
day
draweth
near:
let
not
the
buyer
rejoice,
nor
the
seller
mourn:
for
wrath
is
upon
all
the
multitude
thereof.
For
the
seller
shall
not
return
to
that
which
is
sold,
although
they
be
yet
alive:
for
the
vision
is
touching
the
whole
multitude
thereof,
none
shall
return;
neither
shall
any
strengthen
himself
in
the
iniquity
of
his
life.
They
have
blown
the
trumpet,
and
have
made
all
ready;
but
none
goeth
to
the
battle:
for
my
wrath
is
upon
all
the
multitude
thereof.
The
sword
is
without,
and
the
pestilence
and
the
famine
within:
he
that
is
in
the
field
shall
die
with
the
sword;
and
he
that
is
in
the
city,
famine
and
pestilence
shall
devour
him.
But
they
that
escape
of
them
shall
escape,
and
shall
be
on
the
mountains
like
doves
of
the
valleys,
all
of
them
mourning,
every
one
in
his
iniquity.
All
hands
shall
be
feeble,
and
all
knees
shall
be
weak
as
water.
They
shall
also
gird
themselves
with
sackcloth,
and
horror
shall
cover
them;
and
shame
shall
be
upon
all
faces,
and
baldness
upon
all
their
heads.
They
shall
cast
their
silver
in
the
streets,
and
their
gold
shall
be
as
an
unclean
thing;
their
silver
and
their
gold
shall
not
be
able
to
deliver
them
in
the
day
of
the
wrath
of
the
LORD;
they
shall
not
satisfy
their
souls,
neither
fill
their
bowels:
because
it
hath
been
the
stumblingblock
of
their
iniquity.
As
for
the
beauty
of
his
ornament,
he
set
it
in
majesty:
but
they
made
the
images
of
their
abominations
and
their
detestable
things
therein:
therefore
have
I
made
it
unto
them
as
an
unclean
thing.
And
I
will
give
it
into
the
hands
of
the
strangers
for
a
prey,
and
to
the
wicked
of
the
earth
for
a
spoil;
and
they
shall
profane
it.
My
face
will
I
turn
also
from
them,
and
they
shall
profane
my
secret
place:
and
robbers
shall
enter
into
it,
and
profane
it.
Make
the
chain:
for
the
land
is
full
of
bloody
crimes,
and
the
city
is
full
of
violence.
Wherefore
I
will
bring
the
worst
of
the
heathen,
and
they
shall
possess
their
houses:
I
will
also
make
the
pride
of
the
strong
to
cease;
and
their
holy
places
shall
be
profaned.
Destruction
cometh;
and
they
shall
seek
peace,
and
there
shall
be
none.
Mischief
shall
come
upon
mischief,
and
rumour
shall
be
upon
rumour;
and
they
shall
seek
a
vision
of
the
prophet;
but
the
law
shall
perish
from
the
priest,
and
counsel
from
the
ancients.
The
king
shall
mourn,
and
the
prince
shall
be
clothed
with
desolation,
and
the
hands
of
the
people
of
the
land
shall
be
troubled:
I
will
do
unto
them
after
their
way,
and
according
to
their
deserts
will
I
judge
them;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
in
the
sixth
year,
in
the
sixth
month,
in
the
fifth
day
of
the
month,
as
I
sat
in
mine
house,
and
the
elders
of
Judah
sat
before
me,
that
the
hand
of
the
Lord
GOD
fell
there
upon
me.
Then
I
beheld,
and,
lo,
a
likeness
as
the
appearance
of
fire;
from
the
appearance
of
his
loins
and
downward,
fire:
and
from
his
loins
and
upward,
as
the
appearance
of
brightness,
as
the
colour
of
amber.
And
he
put
forth
the
form
of
an
hand,
and
took
me
by
a
lock
of
mine
head;
and
the
spirit
lifted
me
up
between
the
earth
and
the
heaven,
and
brought
me
in
the
visions
of
God
to
Jerusalem,
to
the
door
of
the
gate
of
the
inner
court
that
looketh
toward
the
north;
where
was
the
seat
of
the
image
of
jealousy,
which provoketh
to
jealousy.
And,
behold,
the
glory
of
the
God
of
Israel
was
there,
according
to
the
appearance
that
I
saw
in
the
plain.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
lift
up
thine
eyes
now
the
way
toward
the
north.
So
I
lifted
up
mine
eyes
the
way
toward
the
north,
and
behold
northward
of
the
gate
of
the
altar
this
image
of
jealousy
in
the
entry.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
seest
thou
what
they
do?
even
the
great
abominations
that
the
house
of
Israel
do
commit
here,
that
I
should
go
far
off
from
my
sanctuary?
but
thou shalt
again
see
yet
other
great
abominations.
And
he
brought
me
to
the
door
of
the
court;
and
when
I
looked,
behold
a
hole
in
the
wall.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
dig
now
in
the
wall:
and
when
I
had
digged
in
the
wall,
behold
a
door.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Go
in,
and
see
the
wicked
abominations
that
they
do
here.
So
I
went
in
and
saw;
and
behold
every
form
of
creeping
things,
and
abominable
beasts,
and
all
the
idols
of
the
house
of
Israel,
pourtrayed
upon
the
wall
round
about.
And
there
stood
before
them
seventy
men
of
the
elders
of
the
house
of
Israel,
and
in
the
midst
of
them
stood
Jaazaniah
the
son
of
Shaphan,
with
every
man
his
censer
in
his
hand;
and
the odour
of
the
cloud
of
incense
went
up.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
hast
thou
seen
what
the
elders
of
the
house
of
Israel
do
in
the
dark,
every
man
in
his
chambers
of
imagery?
for
they
say,
the
LORD
seeth
us
not;
the
LORD
hath
forsaken
the
earth.
He
said
also
unto
me,
Thou shalt
again
see
yet
other
great
abominations
which
they
do.
Then
he
brought
me
to
the
door
of
the
gate
of
the
LORD’S
house
which
was
toward
the
north;
and
behold,
there
sat
the
women
weeping
for
Tammuz.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
Hast
thou
seen
this,
O
son
of
man?
thou shalt
again
see
yet
greater
abominations
than
these.
And
he
brought
me
into
the
inner
court
of
the
LORD’S
house,
and
behold,
at
the
door
of
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
between
the
porch
and
the
altar,
were
about
five
and
twenty
men,
with
their
backs
toward
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
and
their
faces
toward
the
east;
and
they
worshipped
the
sun
toward
the
east.
Then
he
said
unto
me,
Hast
thou
seen
this,
O
son
of
man?
Is
it
a
light
thing
to
the
house
of
Judah
that
they
commit
the
abominations
which
they
commit
here?
for
they
have
filled
the
land
with
violence,
and
have
turned
again
to
provoke
me
to
anger:
and,
lo,
they
put
the
branch
to
their
nose.
Therefore
will
I
also
deal
in
fury:
mine
eye
shall
not
spare,
neither
will
I
have
pity:
and
though
they
cry
in
mine
ears
with
a
loud
voice,
yet
will
I
not
hear
them.
Then
he
cried
in
mine
ears
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
Cause
ye
them
that
have
charge
over
the
city
to
draw
near,
every
man
with
his
destroying
weapon
in
his
hand.
And
behold,
six
men
came
from
the
way
of
the
upper
gate,
which
lieth
toward
the
north,
every
man
with
his
slaughter
weapon
in
his
hand;
and
one
man
in
the
midst
of
them
clothed
in
linen,
with
a
writer’s
inkhorn
by
his
side.
And
they
went
in,
and
stood
beside
the
brasen
altar.
And
the
glory
of
the
God
of
Israel
was
gone
up
from
the
cherub, whereupon
it
was,
to
the
threshold
of
the
house:
and
he
called
to
the
man
clothed
in
linen,
which
had
the
writer’s
inkhorn
by
his
side.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Go
through
the
midst
of
the
city,
through
the
midst
of
Jerusalem,
and
set
a
mark
upon
the
foreheads
of
the
men
that
sigh
and
that
cry
for
all
the
abominations
that
be
done
in
the
midst
thereof.
And
to
the
others
he
said
in
mine
hearing,
Go
ye
through
the
city
after
him,
and
smite:
let
not
your
eye
spare,
neither
have
ye
pity:
slay
utterly
the
old
man,
the
young
man
and
the
maiden,
and
little
children
and
women:
but
come
not
near
any
man
upon
whom
is
the
mark;
and
begin
at
my
sanctuary.
Then
they
began
at
the
ancient
men
which
were
before
the
house.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Defile
the
house,
and
fill
the
courts
with
the
slain:
go
ye
forth.
And
they
went
forth,
and
smote
in
the
city.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
they
were
smiting,
and
I
was
left,
that
I
fell
upon
my
face,
and
cried,
and
said,
Ah
Lord
GOD!
wilt
thou
destroy
all
the
residue
of
Israel
in
thy
pouring
out
of
thy
fury
upon
Jerusalem?
Then
said
he
unto
me,
The
iniquity
of
the
house
of
Israel
and
Judah
is
exceeding
great,
and
the
land
is
full
of
blood,
and
the
city
full
of wresting
of
judgment:
for
they
say,
The
LORD
hath
forsaken
the
earth,
and
the
LORD
seeth
not.
And
as
for
me
also,
mine
eye
shall
not
spare,
neither
will
I
have
pity,
but
I
will
bring
their
way
upon
their
head.
And
behold,
the
man
clothed
in
linen,
which
had
the
inkhorn
by
his
side,
reported
the
matter,
saying,
I
have
done
as
thou
hast
commanded
me.
Then
I
looked,
and
behold,
in
the
firmament
that
was
over
the
head
of
the
cherubim,
there
appeared
above
them
as
it
were
a
sapphire
stone,
as
the
appearance
of
the
likeness
of
a
throne.
And
he
spake
unto
the
man
clothed
in
linen,
and
said,
Go
in
between
the
whirling
wheels,
even
under
the
cherub,
and
fill
both
thine
hands
with
coals
of
fire
from
between
the
cherubim,
and
scatter
them
over
the
city.
And
he
went
in
in
my
sight.
Now
the
cherubim
stood
on
the
right
side
of
the
house,
when
the
man
went
in;
and
the
cloud
filled
the
inner
court.
And
the
glory
of
the
LORD
mounted
up
from
the
cherub,
and
stood
over
the
threshold
of
the
house;
and
the
house
was
filled
with
the
cloud,
and
the
court
was
full
of
the
brightness
of
the
LORD’S
glory.
And
the
sound
of
the
wings
of
the
cherubim
was
heard
even
to
the
outer
court,
as
the
voice
of
God
Almighty
when
he
speaketh.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
commanded
the
man
clothed
in
linen,
saying,
Take
fire
from
between
the
whirling
wheels,
from
between
the
cherubim,
that
he
went
in,
and
stood
beside
a
wheel.
And
the
cherub
stretched
forth
his
hand
from
between
the
cherubim
unto
the
fire
that
was
between
the
cherubim,
and
took
thereof,
and
put
it
into
the
hands
of
him
that
was
clothed
in
linen,
who
took
it
and
went
out.
And
there
appeared
in
the
cherubim
the
form
of
a
man’s
hand
under
their
wings.
And
I
looked,
and
behold,
four
wheels
beside
the
cherubim,
one
wheel
beside
one
cherub,
and
another
wheel
beside
another
cherub:
and
the
appearance
of
the
wheels
was
as
the
colour
of
a
beryl
stone.
And
as
for
their
appearance,
they
four
had
one
likeness,
as
if
a
wheel
had
been
within
a
wheel.
When
they
went,
they
went
upon
their
four
sides:
they
turned
not
as
they
went,
but
to
the
place
whither
the
head
looked
they
followed
it;
they
turned
not
as
they
went.
And
their
whole
body,
and
their
backs,
and
their
hands,
and
their
wings,
and
the
wheels,
were
full
of
eyes
round
about,
even
the
wheels
that
they
four
had.
As
for
the
wheels,
they
were
called
in
my
hearing,
the
whirling
wheels.
And
every
one
had
four
faces:
the
first
face
was
the
face
of
the
cherub,
and
the
second
face
was
the
face
of
a
man,
and
the
third
the
face
of
a
lion,
and
the
fourth
the
face
of
an
eagle.
And
the
cherubim
mounted
up:
this
is
the
living
creature
that
I
saw
by
the
river
Chebar.
And
when
the
cherubim
went,
the
wheels
went
beside
them:
and
when
the
cherubim
lifted
up
their
wings
to
mount
up
from
the
earth,
the
wheels
also
turned
not
from
beside
them.
When
they
stood,
these
stood;
and
when
they
mounted
up,
these
mounted
up
with
them:
for
the
spirit
of
the
living
creature
was
in
them.
And
the
glory
of
the
LORD
went
forth
from
over
the
threshold
of
the
house,
and
stood
over
the
cherubim.
And
the
cherubim
lifted
up
their
wings,
and
mounted
up
from
the
earth
in
my
sight
when
they
went
forth,
and
the
wheels
beside
them:
and
they
stood
at
the
door
of
the
east
gate
of
the
LORD’S
house;
and
the
glory
of
the
God
of
Israel
was
over
them
above.
This
is
the
living
creature
that
I
saw
under
the
God
of
Israel
by
the
river
Chebar;
and
I
knew
that
they
were
cherubim.
Every
one
had
four
faces
apiece,
and
every
one
four
wings;
and
the
likeness
of
the
hands
of
a
man
was
under
their
wings.
And
as
for
the
likeness
of
their
faces,
they
were
the
faces
which
I
saw
by
the
river
Chebar,
their
appearances
and
themselves;
they
went
every
one
straight
forward.
Moreover
the
spirit
lifted
me
up,
and
brought
me
unto
the
east
gate
of
the
LORD’S
house,
which
looketh
eastward:
and
behold,
at
the
door
of
the
gate
five
and
twenty
men;
and
I
saw
in
the
midst
of
them
Jaazaniah
the
son
of
Azzur,
and
Pelatiah
the
son
of
Benaiah,
princes
of
the
people.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
these
are
the
men
that
devise
iniquity,
and
that
give
wicked
counsel
in
this
city.
which
say,
The
time
is
not
near
to
build
houses:
this
city
is
the
caldron,
and
we
be
the
flesh.
Therefore
prophesy
against
them,
prophesy,
O
son
of
man.
And
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
fell
upon
me,
and
he
said
unto
me,
Speak,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Thus
have
ye
said,
O
house
of
Israel;
for
I
know
the
things
that
come
into
your
mind.
Ye
have
multiplied
your
slain
in
this
city,
and
ye
have
filled
the
streets
thereof
with
the
slain.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Your
slain
whom
ye
have
laid
in
the
midst
of
it,
they
are
the
flesh,
and
this
city
is
the
caldron:
but
ye
shall
be
brought
forth
out
of
the
midst
of
it.
Ye
have
feared
the
sword;
and
I
will
bring
the
sword
upon
you,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
I
will
bring
you
forth
out
of
the
midst
thereof,
and
deliver
you
into
the
hands
of
strangers,
and
will
execute
judgments
among
you.
Ye
shall
fall
by
the
sword;
I
will
judge
you
in
the
border
of
Israel;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
This
city
shall
not
be
your
caldron,
neither
shall
ye
be
the
flesh
in
the
midst
thereof;
I
will
judge
you
in
the
border
of
Israel;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD:
for
ye
have
not
walked
in
my
statutes,
neither
have
ye
executed
my
judgments,
but
have
done
after
the
ordinances
of
the
nations
that
are
round
about
you.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
I
prophesied,
that
Pelatiah
the
son
of
Benaiah
died.
Then
fell
I
down
upon
my
face,
and
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
and
said,
Ah
Lord
GOD!
wilt
thou
make
a
full
end
of
the
remnant
of
Israel?
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
thy
brethren,
even
thy
brethren,
the
men
of
thy
kindred,
and
all
the
house
of
Israel,
all
of
them,
are
they
unto
whom
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
have
said,
Get
you
far
from
the
LORD;
unto
us
is
this
land
given
for
a
possession:
Therefore
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Whereas
I
have
removed
them
far
off
among
the
nations,
and
whereas
I
have
scattered
them
among
the
countries,
yet
will
I
be
to
them
a
sanctuary
for
a
little
while
in
the
countries
where
they
are
come.
Therefore
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
gather
you
from
the
peoples,
and
assemble
you
out
of
the
countries
where
ye
have
been
scattered,
and
I
will
give
you
the
land
of
Israel.
And
they
shall
come
thither,
and
they
shall
take
away
all
the
detestable
things
thereof
and
all
the
abominations
thereof
from
thence.
And
I
will
give
them
one
heart,
and
I
will
put
a
new
spirit
within
you;
and
I
will
take
the
stony
heart
out
of
their
flesh,
and
will
give
them
an
heart
of
flesh:
that
they
may
walk
in
my
statutes,
and
keep
mine
ordinances,
and
do
them:
and
they
shall
be
my
people,
and
I
will
be
their
God.
But
as
for
them
whose
heart
walketh
after
the
heart
of
their
detestable
things
and
their
abominations,
I
will
bring
their
way
upon
their
own
heads,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Then
did
the
cherubim
lift
up
their
wings,
and
the
wheels
were
beside
them;
and
the
glory
of
the
God
of
Israel
was
over
them
above.
And
the
glory
of
the
LORD
went
up
from
the
midst
of
the
city,
and
stood
upon
the
mountain
which
is
on
the
east
side
of
the
city.
And
the
spirit
lifted
me
up,
and
brought
me
in
the
vision
by
the
spirit
of
God
into
Chaldea,
to
them
of
the
captivity.
So
the
vision
that
I
had
seen
went
up
from
me.
Then
I
spake
unto
them
of
the
captivity
all
the
things
that
the
LORD
had
shewed
me.
The
word
of
the
LORD
also
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
thou
dwellest
in
the
midst
of
the
rebellious
house,
which
have
eyes
to
see,
and
see
not,
which
have
ears
to
hear,
and
hear
not;
for
they
are
a
rebellious
house.
Therefore,
thou
son
of
man,
prepare
thee
stuff
for
removing,
and
remove
by
day
in
their
sight;
and
thou shalt
remove
from
thy
place
to
another
place
in
their
sight:
it
may
be
they
will
consider,
though
they
be
a
rebellious
house.
And
thou shalt
bring
forth
thy
stuff
by
day
in
their
sight,
as
stuff
for
removing:
and
thou shalt
go
forth
thyself
at
even
in
their
sight,
as
when
men
go
forth
into
exile.
Dig
thou
through
the
wall
in
their
sight,
and
carry
out
thereby.
In
their
sight shalt
thou
bear
it
upon
thy
shoulder,
and
carry
it
forth
in
the
dark;
thou shalt
cover
thy
face,
that
thou
see
not
the
ground:
for
I
have
set
thee
for
a
sign
unto
the
house
of
Israel.
And
I
did
so
as
I
was
commanded:
I
brought
forth
my
stuff
by
day,
as
stuff
for
removing,
and
in
the
even
I
digged
through
the
wall
with
mine
hand;
I
brought
it
forth
in
the
dark,
and
bare
it
upon
my
shoulder
in
their
sight.
And
in
the
morning
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
hath
not
the
house
of
Israel,
the
rebellious
house,
said
unto
thee,
What
doest
thou?
Say
thou
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
This
burden
concerneth
the
prince
in
Jerusalem,
and
all
the
house
of
Israel
among
whom
they
are.
Say,
I
am
your
sign:
like
as
I
have
done,
so
shall
it
be
done
unto
them:
they
shall
go
into
exile,
into
captivity.
And
the
prince
that
is
among
them
shall
bear
upon
his
shoulder
in
the
dark,
and
shall
go
forth:
they
shall
dig
through
the
wall
to
carry
out
thereby:
he
shall
cover
his
face,
because
he
shall
not
see
the
ground
with
his
eyes.
My
net
also
will
I
spread
upon
him,
and
he
shall
be
taken
in
my
snare:
and
I
will
bring
him
to
Babylon
to
the
land
of
the
Chaldeans;
yet
shall
he
not
see
it,
though
he
shall
die
there.
And
I
will
scatter
toward
every
wind
all
that
are
round
about
him
to
help
him,
and
all
his
bands;
and
I
will
draw
out
the
sword
after
them.
And
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
shall
disperse
them
among
the
nations,
and
scatter
them
through
the
countries.
But
I
will
leave
a
few
men
of
them
from
the
sword,
from
the
famine,
and
from
the
pestilence;
that
they
may
declare
all
their
abominations
among
the
nations
whither
they
come;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
eat
thy
bread
with
quaking,
and
drink
thy
water
with
trembling
and
with
carefulness;
and
say
unto
the
people
of
the
land,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
concerning
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
and
the
land
of
Israel:
They
shall
eat
their
bread
with
carefulness,
and
drink
their
water
with
astonishment,
that
her
land
may
be
desolate
from
all
that
is
therein,
because
of
the
violence
of
all
them
that
dwell
therein.
And
the
cities
that
are
inhabited
shall
be
laid
waste,
and
the
land
shall
be
a
desolation;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
what
is
this
proverb
that
ye
have
in
the
land
of
Israel,
saying,
The
days
are
prolonged,
and
every
vision
faileth?
Tell
them
therefore,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
make
this
proverb
to
cease,
and
they
shall
no
more
use
it
as
a
proverb
in
Israel;
but
say
unto
them,
The
days
are
at
hand,
and
the
effect
of
every
vision.
For
there
shall
be
no
more
any
vain
vision,
nor
flattering
divination
within
the
house
of
Israel.
For
I
am
the
LORD;
I
will
speak,
and
the
word
that
I
shall
speak
shall
be
performed;
it
shall
be
no
more
deferred:
for
in
your
days,
O
rebellious
house,
will
I
speak
the
word,
and
will
perform
it,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Again
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
behold,
they
of
the
house
of
Israel
say,
The
vision
that
he
seeth
is
for
many
days
to
come,
and
he
prophesieth
of
times
that
are
far
off.
Therefore
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
There
shall
none
of
my
words
be
deferred
any
more,
but
the
word
which
I
shall
speak
shall
be
performed,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
prophesy
against
the
prophets
of
Israel
that
prophesy,
and
say
thou
unto
them
that
prophesy
out
of
their
own
heart,
Hear
ye
the
word
of
the
LORD;
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Woe
unto
the
foolish
prophets,
that
follow
their
own
spirit,
and
have
seen
nothing!
O
Israel,
thy
prophets
have
been
like
foxes
in
the
waste
places.
Ye
have
not
gone
up
into
the
gaps,
neither
made
up
the
fence
for
the
house
of
Israel,
to
stand
in
the
battle
in
the
day
of
the
LORD.
They
have
seen
vanity
and
lying
divination,
that
say,
The
LORD
saith;
and
the
LORD
hath
not
sent
them:
and
they
have
made
men
to
hope
that
the
word
should
be
confirmed.
Have
ye
not
seen
a
vain
vision,
and
have
ye
not
spoken
a
lying
divination,
whereas
ye
say,
The
LORD
saith; albeit
I
have
not
spoken?
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
ye
have
spoken
vanity,
and
seen
lies,
therefore,
behold,
I
am
against
you,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
mine
hand
shall
be
against
the
prophets
that
see
vanity,
and
that
divine
lies:
they
shall
not
be
in
the
council
of
my
people,
neither
shall
they
be
written
in
the
writing
of
the
house
of
Israel,
neither
shall
they
enter
into
the
land
of
Israel;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
Lord
GOD.
Because,
even
because
they
have
seduced
my
people,
saying,
Peace;
and
there
is
no
peace;
and
when
one
buildeth
up
a
wall,
behold,
they
daub
it
with
untempered
mortar:
say
unto
them
which
daub
it
with
untempered
mortar,
that
it
shall
fall:
there
shall
be
an
overflowing
shower;
and
ye,
O
great
hailstones,
shall
fall;
and
a
stormy
wind
shall
rend
it.
Lo,
when
the
wall
is
fallen,
shall
it
not
be
said
unto
you,
Where
is
the
daubing
wherewith
ye
have
daubed
it?
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD;
I
will
even
rend
it
with
a
stormy
wind
in
my
fury;
and
there
shall
be
an
overflowing
shower
in
mine
anger,
and
great
hailstones
in
fury
to
consume
it.
So
will
I
break
down
the
wall
that
ye
have
daubed
with
untempered
mortar,
and
bring
it
down
to
the
ground,
so
that
the
foundation
thereof
shall
be
discovered:
and
it
shall
fall,
and
ye
shall
be
consumed
in
the
midst
thereof;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Thus
will
I
accomplish
my
fury
upon
the
wall,
and
upon
them
that
have
daubed
it
with
untempered
mortar;
and
I
will
say
unto
you,
The
wall
is
no
more,
neither
they
that
daubed
it;
to
wit,
the
prophets
of
Israel
which
prophesy
concerning
Jerusalem,
and
which
see
visions
of
peace
for
her,
and
there
is
no
peace,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
set
thy
face
against
the
daughters
of
thy
people,
which
prophesy
out
of
their
own
heart;
and
prophesy
thou
against
them,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Woe
to
the
women
that
sew
pillows
upon
all elbows,
and
make
kerchiefs
for
the
head
of
persons
of
every
stature
to
hunt
souls!
will
ye
hunt
the
souls
of
my
people,
and
save
souls
alive
for
yourselves?
And
ye
have
profaned
me
among
my
people
for
handfuls
of
barley
and
for
pieces
of
bread,
to
slay
the
souls
that
should
not
die,
and
to
save
the
souls
alive
that
should
not
live,
by
your
lying
to
my
people
that
hearken
unto
lies.
Wherefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
your
pillows,
wherewith
ye
there
hunt
the
souls
to
make
them
fly,
and
I
will
tear
them
from
your
arms;
and
I
will
let
the
souls
go,
even
the
souls
that
ye
hunt
to
make
them
fly.
Your
kerchiefs
also
will
I
tear,
and
deliver
my
people
out
of
your
hand,
and
they
shall
be
no
more
in
your
hand
to
be
hunted;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Because
with
lies
ye
have
grieved
the
heart
of
the
righteous,
whom
I
have
not
made
sad;
and
strengthened
the
hands
of
the
wicked,
that
he
should
not
return
from
his
wicked
way,
and
be
saved
alive:
therefore
ye
shall
no
more
see
vanity,
nor
divine
divinations:
and
I
will
deliver
my
people
out
of
your
hand;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Then
came
certain
of
the
elders
of
Israel
unto
me,
and
sat
before
me.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
these
men
have
taken
their
idols
into
their
heart,
and
put
the
stumblingblock
of
their
iniquity
before
their
face:
should
I
be
inquired
of
at
all
by
them?
Therefore
speak
unto
them,
and
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Every
man
of
the
house
of
Israel
that
taketh
his
idols
into
his
heart,
and
putteth
the
stumblingblock
of
his
iniquity
before
his
face,
and
cometh
to
the
prophet;
I
the
LORD
will
answer
him
therein
according
to
the
multitude
of
his
idols;
that
I
may
take
the
house
of
Israel
in
their
own
heart,
because
they
are
all
estranged
from
me
through
their
idols.
Therefore
say
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Return
ye,
and
turn
yourselves
from
your
idols;
and
turn
away
your
faces
from
all
your
abominations.
For
every
one
of
the
house
of
Israel,
or
of
the
strangers
that
sojourn
in
Israel,
which
separateth
himself
from
me,
and
taketh
his
idols
into
his
heart,
and
putteth
the
stumblingblock
of
his
iniquity
before
his
face,
and
cometh
to
the
prophet
to
inquire
for
himself
of
me;
I
the
LORD
will
answer
him
by
myself:
and
I
will
set
my
face
against
that
man,
and
will
make
him
an
astonishment,
for
a
sign
and
a
proverb,
and
I
will
cut
him
off
from
the
midst
of
my
people;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
if
the
prophet
be
deceived
and
speaketh
a
word,
I
the
LORD
have
deceived
that
prophet,
and
I
will
stretch
out
my
hand
upon
him,
and
will
destroy
him
from
the
midst
of
my
people
Israel.
And
they
shall
bear
their
iniquity:
the
iniquity
of
the
prophet
shall
be
even
as
the
iniquity
of
him
that
seeketh
unto
him;
that
the
house
of
Israel
may
go
no
more
astray
from
me,
neither
defile
themselves
any
more
with
all
their
transgressions;
but
that
they
may
be
my
people,
and
I
may
be
their
God,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
when
a
land
sinneth
against
me
by
committing
a
trespass,
and
I
stretch
out
mine
hand
upon
it,
and
break
the
staff
of
the
bread
thereof,
and
send
famine
upon
it,
and
cut
off
from
it
man
and
beast;
though
these
three
men,
Noah,
Daniel,
and
Job,
were
in
it,
they
should
deliver
but
their
own
souls
by
their
righteousness,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
If
I
cause
noisome
beasts
to
pass
through
the
land,
and
they
spoil
it,
so
that
it
be
desolate,
that
no
man
may
pass
through
because
of
the
beasts;
though
these
three
men
were
in
it,
as
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
they
shall
deliver
neither
sons
nor
daughters;
they
only
shall
be
delivered,
but
the
land
shall
be
desolate.
Or
if
I
bring
a
sword
upon
that
land,
and
say,
Sword,
go
through
the
land;
so
that
I
cut
off
from
it
man
and
beast;
though
these
three
men
were
in
it,
as
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD;
they
shall
deliver
neither
sons
nor
daughters,
but
they
only
shall
be
delivered
themselves.
Or
if
I
send
a
pestilence
into
that
land,
and
pour
out
my
fury
upon
it
in
blood,
to
cut
off
from
it
man
and
beast:
though
Noah,
Daniel,
and
Job,
were
in
it,
as
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
they
shall
deliver
neither
son
nor
daughter;
they
shall
but
deliver
their
own
souls
by
their
righteousness.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
How
much
more
when
I
send
my
four
sore
judgments
upon
Jerusalem,
the
sword,
and
the
famine,
and
the
noisome
beasts,
and
the
pestilence,
to
cut
off
from
it
man
and
beast?
Yet,
behold,
therein
shall
be
left
a
remnant
that
shall
be
carried
forth,
both
sons
and
daughters:
behold,
they
shall
come
forth
unto
you,
and
ye
shall
see
their
way
and
their
doings:
and
ye
shall
be
comforted
concerning
the
evil
that
I
have
brought
upon
Jerusalem,
even
concerning
all
that
I
have
brought
upon
it.
And
they
shall
comfort
you,
when
ye
see
their
way
and
their
doings:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
have
not
done
without
cause
all
that
I
have
done
in
it,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
What
is
the
vine
tree
more
than
any
tree,
the
vine
branch
which
is
among
the
trees
of
the
forest?
Shall
wood
be
taken
thereof
to
make
any
work?
or
will
men
take
a
pin
of
it
to
hang
any
vessel
thereon?
Behold,
it
is
cast
into
the
fire
for
fuel:
the
fire
hath
devoured
both
the
ends
of
it,
and
the
midst
of
it
is
burned;
is
it
profitable
for
any
work?
Behold,
when
it
was
whole,
it
was
meet
for
no
work:
how
much
less,
when
the
fire
hath
devoured
it,
and
it
is
burned,
shall
it
yet
be
meet
for
any
work?
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
As
the
vine
tree
among
the
trees
of
the
forest,
which
I
have
given
to
the
fire
for
fuel,
so
will
I
give
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem.
And
I
will
set
my
face
against
them;
they
shall
go
forth
from
the
fire,
but
the
fire
shall
devour
them;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
set
my
face
against
them.
And
I
will
make
the
land
desolate,
because
they
have
committed
a
trespass,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Again
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
cause
Jerusalem
to
know
her
abominations,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
unto
Jerusalem:
Thy
birth
and
thy
nativity
is
of
the
land
of
the
Canaanite;
the
Amorite
was
thy
father,
and
thy
mother
was
an
Hittite.
And
as
for
thy
nativity,
in
the
day
thou wast
born
thy
navel
was
not
cut,
neither wast
thou
washed
in
water
to
cleanse
thee;
thou wast
not
salted
at
all,
nor
swaddled
at
all.
None
eye
pitied
thee,
to
do
any
of
these
unto
thee,
to
have
compassion
upon
thee;
but
thou wast
cast
out
in
the
open
field,
for
that
thy
person
was
abhorred,
in
the
day
that
thou wast
born.
And
when
I
passed
by
thee,
and
saw
thee weltering
in
thy
blood,
I
said
unto
thee,
Though
thou
art
in
thy
blood,
live;
yea,
I
said
unto
thee,
Though
thou
art
in
thy
blood,
live.
I
caused
thee
to
multiply
as
the
bud
of
the
field,
and
thou
didst
increase
and
wax
great,
and
thou attainedst
to
excellent
ornament;
thy
breasts
were
fashioned,
and
thine
hair
was
grown;
yet
thou wast
naked
and
bare.
Now
when
I
passed
by
thee,
and
looked
upon
thee,
behold,
thy
time
was
the
time
of
love;
and
I
spread
my
skirt
over
thee,
and
covered
thy
nakedness:
yea,
I
sware
unto
thee,
and
entered
into
a
covenant
with
thee,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
and
thou becamest
mine.
Then
washed
I
thee
with
water;
yea,
I
throughly
washed
away
thy
blood
from
thee,
and
I
anointed
thee
with
oil.
I
clothed
thee
also
with
broidered
work,
and
shod
thee
with sealskin,
and
I
girded
thee
about
with
fine
linen,
and
covered
thee
with
silk.
I
decked
thee
also
with
ornaments,
and
I
put
bracelets
upon
thy
hands,
and
a
chain
on
thy
neck.
And
I
put
a
ring
upon
thy
nose,
and
earrings
in
thine
ears,
and
a
beautiful
crown
upon
thine
head.
Thus wast
thou
decked
with
gold
and
silver;
and
thy
raiment
was
of
fine
linen,
and
silk,
and
broidered
work;
thou
didst
eat
fine
flour,
and
honey,
and
oil:
and
thou wast
exceeding
beautiful,
and
thou
didst
prosper
unto
royal
estate.
And
thy
renown
went
forth
among
the
nations
for
thy
beauty;
for
it
was
perfect
through
my
majesty
which
I
had
put
upon
thee,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
But
thou
didst
trust
in
thy
beauty,
and playedst
the
harlot
because
of
thy
renown,
and pouredst
out
thy
whoredoms
on
every
one
that
passed
by;
his
it
was.
And
thou
didst
take
of
thy
garments,
and
madest
for
thee
high
places
decked
with
divers
colours,
and playedst
the
harlot
upon
them:
the
like
things
shall
not
come,
neither
shall
it
be
so.
Thou
didst
also
take
thy
fair
jewels
of
my
gold
and
of
my
silver,
which
I
had
given
thee,
and
madest
for
thee
images
of
men,
and
didst
play
the
harlot
with
them;
and
thou
tookest
thy
broidered
garments,
and
coveredst
them,
and
didst
set
mine
oil
and
mine
incense
before
them.
My
bread
also
which
I
gave
thee,
fine
flour,
and
oil,
and
honey,
wherewith
I
fed
thee,
thou
didst
even
set
it
before
them
for
a
sweet
savour,
and
thus
it
was;
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Moreover
thou
hast
taken
thy
sons
and
thy
daughters,
whom
thou
hast
borne
unto
me,
and
these
hast
thou
sacrificed
unto
them
to
be
devoured.
Were
thy
whoredoms
a
small
matter,
that
thou
hast
slain
my
children,
and
delivered
them
up,
in
causing
them
to
pass
through
the
fire
unto
them?
And
in
all
thine
abominations
and
thy
whoredoms
thou
hast
not
remembered
the
days
of
thy
youth,
when
thou wast
naked
and
bare,
and wast weltering
in
thy
blood.
And
it
is
come
to
pass
after
all
thy
wickedness, (woe,
woe
unto
thee!
saith
the
Lord
GOD,)
that
thou
hast
built
unto
thee
an
eminent
place,
and
hast
made
thee
a
lofty
place
in
every
street.
Thou
hast
built
thy
lofty
place
at
every
head
of
the
way,
and
hast
made
thy
beauty
an
abomination,
and
hast
opened
thy
feet
to
every
one
that
passed
by,
and
multiplied
thy
whoredom.
Thou
hast
also
committed
fornication
with
the
Egyptians,
thy
neighbours,
great
of
flesh;
and
hast
multiplied
thy
whoredom,
to
provoke
me
to
anger.
Behold
therefore,
I
have
stretched
out
my
hand
over
thee,
and
have
diminished
thine
ordinary
food,
and
delivered
thee
unto
the
will
of
them
that
hate
thee,
the
daughters
of
the
Philistines,
which
are
ashamed
of
thy
lewd
way.
Thou
hast
played
the
harlot
also
with
the
Assyrians,
because
thou wast
unsatiable;
yea,
thou
hast
played
the
harlot
with
them,
and
yet
thou wast
not
satisfied.
Thou
hast
moreover
multiplied
thy
whoredom
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
unto
Chaldea;
and
yet
thou wast
not
satisfied
herewith.
How
weak
is
thine
heart,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
seeing
thou
doest
all
these
things,
the
work
of
an
imperious
whorish
woman;
in
that
thou
buildest
thine
eminent
place
in
the
head
of
every
way,
and
makest
thy
lofty
place
in
every
street;
and
hast
not
been
as
an
harlot,
in
that
thou
scornest
hire.
A
wife
that
committeth
adultery!
that
taketh
strangers
instead
of
her
husband!
They
give
gifts
to
all
harlots:
but
thou
gavest
thy
gifts
to
all
thy
lovers,
and bribest
them,
that
they
may
come
unto
thee
on
every
side
for
thy
whoredoms.
And
the
contrary
is
in
thee
from
other
women
in
thy
whoredoms,
in
that
none
followeth
thee
to
commit
whoredom:
and
whereas
thou
givest
hire,
and
no
hire
is
given
unto
thee,
therefore
thou
art
contrary.
Wherefore,
O
harlot,
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD:
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
Because
thy
filthiness
was
poured
out,
and
thy
nakedness
discovered
through
thy
whoredoms
with
thy
lovers;
and
because
of
all
the
idols
of
thy
abominations,
and
for
the
blood
of
thy
children,
which
thou
didst
give
unto
them;
therefore
behold,
I
will
gather
all
thy
lovers,
with
whom
thou
hast
taken
pleasure,
and
all
them
that
thou
hast
loved,
with
all
them
that
thou
hast
hated;
I
will
even
gather
them
against
thee
on
every
side,
and
will
discover
thy
nakedness
unto
them,
that
they
may
see
all
thy
nakedness.
And
I
will
judge
thee,
as
women
that
break
wedlock
and
shed
blood
are
judged;
and
I
will
bring
upon
thee
the
blood
of
fury
and
jealousy.
I
will
also
give
thee
into
their
hand,
and
they
shall
throw
down
thine
eminent
place,
and
break
down
thy
lofty
places;
and
they
shall
strip
thee
of
thy
clothes,
and
take
thy
fair
jewels:
and
they
shall
leave
thee
naked
and
bare.
They
shall
also
bring
up
an
assembly
against
thee,
and
they
shall
stone
thee
with
stones,
and
thrust
thee
through
with
their
swords.
And
they
shall
burn
thine
houses
with
fire,
and
execute
judgments
upon
thee
in
the
sight
of
many
women;
and
I
will
cause
thee
to
cease
from
playing
the
harlot,
and
thou shalt
also
give
no
hire
any
more.
So
will
I
satisfy
my
fury
upon
thee,
and
my
jealousy
shall
depart
from
thee,
and
I
will
be
quiet,
and
will
be
no
more
angry.
Because
thou
hast
not
remembered
the
days
of
thy
youth,
but
hast
fretted
me
in
all
these
things;
therefore
behold,
I
also
will
bring
thy
way
upon
thine
head,
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
and
thou shalt
not
commit
this
lewdness
above
all
thine
abominations.
Behold,
every
one
that
useth
proverbs
shall
use
this
proverb
against
thee,
saying,
As
is
the
mother,
so
is
her
daughter.
Thou
art
thy
mother’s
daughter,
that
loatheth
her
husband
and
her
children;
and
thou
art
the
sister
of
thy
sisters,
which
loathed
their
husbands
and
their
children:
your
mother
was
an
Hittite,
and
your
father
an
Amorite.
And
thine
elder
sister
is
Samaria,
that
dwelleth
at
thy
left
hand,
she
and
her
daughters:
and
thy
younger
sister,
that
dwelleth
at
thy
right
hand,
is
Sodom
and
her
daughters.
Yet
hast
thou
not
walked
in
their
ways,
nor
done
after
their
abominations;
but,
as
if
that
were
a
very
little
thing,
thou wast
more
corrupt
than
they
in
all
thy
ways.
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
Sodom
thy
sister
hath
not
done,
she
nor
her
daughters,
as
thou
hast
done,
thou
and
thy
daughters.
Behold,
this
was
the
iniquity
of
thy
sister
Sodom;
pride,
fulness
of
bread,
and
prosperous
ease
was
in
her
and
in
her
daughters;
neither
did
she
strengthen
the
hand
of
the
poor
and
needy.
And
they
were
haughty,
and
committed
abomination
before
me:
therefore
I
took
them
away
as
I
saw
good.
Neither
hath
Samaria
committed
half
of
thy
sins;
but
thou
hast
multiplied
thine
abominations
more
than
they,
and
hast
justified
thy
sisters
by
all
thine
abominations
which
thou
hast
done.
Thou
also,
bear
thine
own
shame,
in
that
thou
hast
given
judgment
for
thy
sisters;
through
thy
sins
that
thou
hast
committed
more
abominable
than
they,
they
are
more
righteous
than
thou:
yea,
be
thou
also
confounded,
and
bear
thy
shame,
in
that
thou
hast
justified
thy
sisters.
And
I
will
turn
again
their
captivity,
the
captivity
of
Sodom
and
her
daughters,
and
the
captivity
of
Samaria
and
her
daughters,
and
the
captivity
of
thy
captives
in
the
midst
of
them:
that
thou
mayest
bear
thine
own
shame,
and
mayest
be
ashamed
because
of
all
that
thou
hast
done,
in
that
thou
art
a
comfort
unto
them.
And
thy
sisters,
Sodom
and
her
daughters,
shall
return
to
their
former
estate,
and
Samaria
and
her
daughters
shall
return
to
their
former
estate,
and
thou
and
thy
daughters
shall
return
to
your
former
estate.
For
thy
sister
Sodom
was
not
mentioned
by
thy
mouth
in
the
day
of
thy
pride;
before
thy
wickedness
was
discovered,
as
at
the
time
of
the
reproach
of
the
daughters
of
Syria,
and
of
all
that
are
round
about
her,
the
daughters
of
the
Philistines,
which
do
despite
unto
thee
round
about.
Thou
hast
borne
thy
lewdness
and
thine
abominations,
saith
the
LORD.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
even
deal
with
thee
as
thou
hast
done,
which
hast
despised
the
oath
in
breaking
the
covenant.
Nevertheless
I
will
remember
my
covenant
with
thee
in
the
days
of
thy
youth,
and
I
will
establish
unto
thee
an
everlasting
covenant.
Then shalt
thou
remember
thy
ways,
and
be
ashamed,
when
thou shalt
receive
thy
sisters,
thine
elder
sisters
and
thy
younger:
and
I
will
give
them
unto
thee
for
daughters,
but
not
by
thy
covenant.
And
I
will
establish
my
covenant
with
thee;
and
thou shalt
know
that
I
am
the
LORD:
that
thou
mayest
remember,
and
be
confounded,
and
never
open
thy
mouth
any
more,
because
of
thy
shame;
when
I
have
forgiven
thee
all
that
thou
hast
done,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
put
forth
a
riddle,
and
speak
a
parable
unto
the
house
of
Israel;
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
A
great
eagle
with
great
wings
and
long
pinions,
full
of
feathers,
which
had
divers
colours,
came
unto
Lebanon,
and
took
the
top
of
the
cedar:
he cropped
off
the
topmost
of
the
young
twigs
thereof,
and
carried
it
into
a
land
of traffic;
he
set
it
in
a
city
of
merchants.
He
took
also
of
the
seed
of
the
land,
and
planted
it
in
a
fruitful
soil;
he
placed
it
beside
many
waters;
he
set
it
as
a
willow
tree.
And
it
grew,
and
became
a
spreading
vine
of
low
stature,
whose
branches
turned
toward
him,
and
the
roots
thereof
were
under
him:
so
it
became
a
vine,
and
brought
forth
branches,
and
shot
forth
sprigs.
There
was
also
another
great
eagle
with
great
wings
and
many
feathers:
and,
behold,
this
vine
did
bend
its
roots
toward
him,
and
shot
forth
its
branches
toward
him,
from
the
beds
of
its
plantation,
that
he
might
water
it.
It
was
planted
in
a
good
soil
by
many
waters,
that
it
might
bring
forth
branches,
and
that
it
might
bear
fruit,
that
it
might
be
a
goodly
vine.
Say
thou,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Shall
it
prosper?
shall
he
not
pull
up
the
roots
thereof,
and
cut
off
the
fruit
thereof,
that
it
may
wither;
that
all
its
fresh
springing
leaves
may
wither;
even
without
great
power
or
much
people
to
pluck
it
up
by
the
roots
thereof?
Yea,
behold,
being
planted,
shall
it
prosper?
shall
it
not
utterly
wither;
when
the
east
wind
toucheth
it?
it
shall
wither
in
the
beds
where
it
grew.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Say
now
to
the
rebellious
house,
Know
ye
not
what
these
things
mean?
tell
them,
Behold,
the
king
of
Babylon
came
to
Jerusalem,
and
took
the
king
thereof,
and
the
princes
thereof,
and
brought
them
to
him
to
Babylon;
and
he
took
of
the
seed
royal,
and
made
a
covenant
with
him;
he
also
brought
him
under
an
oath,
and
took
away
the
mighty
of
the
land:
that
the
kingdom
might
be
base,
that
it
might
not
lift
itself
up,
but
that
by
keeping
of
his
covenant
it
might
stand.
But
he
rebelled
against
him
in
sending
his
ambassadors
into
Egypt,
that
they
might
give
him
horses
and
much
people.
Shall
he
prosper?
shall
he
escape
that
doeth
such
things?
shall
he
break
the
covenant,
and
yet
escape?
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
surely
in
the
place
where
the
king
dwelleth
that
made
him
king,
whose
oath
he
despised,
and
whose
covenant
he
brake,
even
with
him
in
the
midst
of
Babylon
he
shall
die.
Neither
shall
Pharaoh
with
his
mighty
army
and
great
company
make
for
him
in
the
war,
when
they
cast
up
mounts
and
build
forts,
to
cut
off
many
persons.
For
he
hath
despised
the
oath
by
breaking
the
covenant;
and
behold,
he
had
given
his
hand,
and
yet
hath
done
all
these
things;
he
shall
not
escape.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
As
I
live,
surely
mine
oath
that
he
hath
despised,
and
my
covenant
that
he
hath
broken,
I
will
even
bring
it
upon
his
own
head.
And
I
will
spread
my
net
upon
him,
and
he
shall
be
taken
in
my
snare,
and
I
will
bring
him
to
Babylon,
and
will
plead
with
him
there
for
his
trespass
that
he
hath
trespassed
against
me.
And
all
his
fugitives
in
all
his
bands
shall
fall
by
the
sword,
and
they
that
remain
shall
be
scattered
toward
every
wind:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
also
take
of
the
lofty
top
of
the
cedar,
and
will
set
it;
I
will
crop
off
from
the
topmost
of
his
young
twigs
a
tender
one,
and
I
will
plant
it
upon
an
high
mountain
and
eminent:
in
the
mountain
of
the
height
of
Israel
will
I
plant
it:
and
it
shall
bring
forth
boughs,
and
bear
fruit,
and
be
a
goodly
cedar:
and
under
it
shall
dwell
all
fowl
of
every
wing;
in
the
shadow
of
the
branches
thereof
shall
they
dwell.
And
all
the
trees
of
the
field
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
have
brought
down
the
high
tree,
have
exalted
the
low
tree,
have
dried
up
the
green
tree,
and
have
made
the
dry
tree
to
flourish:
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
and
have
done
it.
The
word
of
the
Lord
came
unto
me
again,
saying,
What
mean
ye,
that
ye
use
this
proverb
concerning
the
land
of
Israel,
saying,
The
fathers
have
eaten
sour
grapes,
and
the
children’s
teeth
are
set
on
edge?
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
ye
shall
not
have
occasion
any
more
to
use
this
proverb
in
Israel.
Behold,
all
souls
are
mine;
as
the
soul
of
the
father,
so
also
the
soul
of
the
son
is
mine:
the
soul
that
sinneth,
it
shall
die.
But
if
a
man
be
just,
and
do
that
which
is
lawful
and
right,
and
hath
not
eaten
upon
the
mountains,
neither
hath
lifted
up
his
eyes
to
the
idols
of
the
house
of
Israel,
neither
hath
defiled
his
neighbour’s
wife,
neither
hath
come
near
to
a
woman
in
her
separation;
and
hath
not
wronged
any,
but
hath
restored
to
the
debtor
his
pledge,
hath
spoiled
none
by
violence,
hath
given
his
bread
to
the
hungry,
and
hath
covered
the
naked
with
a
garment;
he
that
hath
not
given
forth
upon
usury,
neither
hath
taken
any
increase,
that
hath
withdrawn
his
hand
from
iniquity,
hath
executed
true
judgment
between
man
and
man,
hath
walked
in
my
statutes,
and
hath
kept
my
judgments,
to
deal
truly;
he
is
just,
he
shall
surely
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
If
he
beget
a
son
that
is
a
robber,
a
shedder
of
blood,
and
that
doeth
any
one
of
these
things,
and
that
doeth
not
any
of
those
duties,
but
even
hath
eaten
upon
the
mountains,
and
defiled
his
neighbour’s
wife,
hath
wronged
the
poor
and
needy,
hath
spoiled
by
violence,
hath
not
restored
the
pledge,
and
hath
lifted
up
his
eyes
to
the
idols,
hath
committed
abomination,
hath
given
forth
upon
usury,
and
hath
taken
increase:
shall
he
then
live?
he
shall
not
live:
he
hath
done
all
these
abominations:
he
shall
surely
die;
his
blood
shall
be
upon
him.
Now,
lo,
if
he
beget
a
son,
that
seeth
all
his
father’s
sins,
which
he
hath
done,
and
feareth,
and
doth
not
such
like,
that
hath
not
eaten
upon
the
mountains,
neither
hath
lifted
up
his
eyes
to
the
idols
of
the
house
of
Israel,
hath
not
defiled
his
neighbour’s
wife,
neither
hath
wronged
any,
hath
not
taken aught
to
pledge,
neither
hath
spoiled
by
violence,
but
hath
given
his
bread
to
the
hungry,
and
hath
covered
the
naked
with
a
garment,
that
hath
withdrawn
his
hand
from
the
poor,
that
hath
not
received
usury
nor
increase,
hath
executed
my
judgments,
hath
walked
in
my
statutes;
he
shall
not
die
for
the
iniquity
of
his
father,
he
shall
surely
live.
As
for
his
father,
because
he
cruelly
oppressed,
spoiled
his
brother
by
violence,
and
did
that
which
is
not
good
among
his
people,
behold,
he
shall
die
in
his
iniquity.
Yet
say
ye,
Wherefore
doth
not
the
son
bear
the
iniquity
of
the
father?
When
the
son
hath
done
that
which
is
lawful
and
right,
and
hath
kept
all
my
statutes,
and
hath
done
them,
he
shall
surely
live.
The
soul
that
sinneth,
it
shall
die:
the
son
shall
not
bear
the
iniquity
of
the
father,
neither
shall
the
father
bear
the
iniquity
of
the
son;
the
righteousness
of
the
righteous
shall
be
upon
him,
and
the
wickedness
of
the
wicked
shall
be
upon
him.
But
if
the
wicked
turn
from
all
his
sins
that
he
hath
committed,
and
keep
all
my
statutes,
and
do
that
which
is
lawful
and
right,
he
shall
surely
live,
he
shall
not
die.
None
of
his
transgressions
that
he
hath
committed
shall
be
remembered
against
him:
in
his
righteousness
that
he
hath
done
he
shall
live.
Have
I
any
pleasure
in
the
death
of
the
wicked?
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
and
not
rather
that
he
should
return
from
his
way,
and
live?
But
when
the
righteous
turneth
away
from
his
righteousness,
and
committeth
iniquity,
and
doeth
according
to
all
the
abominations
that
the
wicked
man
doeth,
shall
he
live?
None
of
his
righteous
deeds
that
he
hath
done
shall
be
remembered:
in
his
trespass
that
he
hath
trespassed,
and
in
his
sin
that
he
hath
sinned,
in
them
shall
he
die.
Yet
ye
say,
The
way
of
the
Lord
is
not
equal.
Hear
now,
O
house
of
Israel:
Is
not
my
way
equal?
are
not
your
ways
unequal?
When
the
righteous
man
turneth
away
from
his
righteousness,
and
committeth
iniquity,
and
dieth
therein;
in
his
iniquity
that
he
hath
done
shall
he
die.
Again,
when
the
wicked
man
turneth
away
from
his
wickedness
that
he
hath
committed,
and
doeth
that
which
is
lawful
and
right,
he
shall
save
his
soul
alive.
Because
he
considereth,
and
turneth
away
from
all
his
transgressions
that
he
hath
committed,
he
shall
surely
live,
he
shall
not
die.
Yet
saith
the
house
of
Israel,
The
way
of
the
Lord
is
not
equal.
O
house
of
Israel,
are
not
my
ways
equal?
are
not
your
ways
unequal?
Therefore
I
will
judge
you,
O
house
of
Israel,
every
one
according
to
his
ways,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Return
ye,
and
turn
yourselves
from
all
your
transgressions;
so
iniquity
shall
not
be
your
ruin.
Cast
away
from
you
all
your
transgressions,
whereto
ye
have
transgressed;
and
make
you
a
new
heart
and
a
new
spirit:
for
why
will
ye
die,
O
house
of
Israel?
For
I
have
no
pleasure
in
the
death
of
him
that
dieth,
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
wherefore
turn
yourselves,
and
live.
Moreover,
take
thou
up
a
lamentation
for
the
princes
of
Israel,
and
say,
What
was
thy
mother?
A
lioness:
she
couched
among
lions,
in
the
midst
of
the
young
lions
she
nourished
her
whelps.
And
she
brought
up
one
of
her
whelps;
he
became
a
young
lion:
and
he
learned
to
catch
the
prey,
he
devoured
men.
The
nations
also
heard
of
him;
he
was
taken
in
their
pit:
and
they
brought
him
with
hooks
unto
the
land
of
Egypt.
Now
when
she
saw
that
she
had
waited,
and
her
hope
was
lost,
then
she
took
another
of
her
whelps,
and
made
him
a
young
lion.
And
he
went
up
and
down
among
the
lions,
he
became
a
young
lion:
and
he
learned
to
catch
the
prey,
he
devoured
men.
And
he
knew
their
palaces,
and
laid
waste
their
cities;
and
the
land
was
desolate,
and
the
fulness
thereof,
because
of
the
noise
of
his
roaring.
Then
the
nations
set
against
him
on
every
side
from
the
provinces:
and
they
spread
their
net
over
him;
he
was
taken
in
their
pit.
And
they
put
him
in
a
cage
with
hooks,
and
brought
him
to
the
king
of
Babylon;
they
brought
him
into
strong
holds,
that
his
voice
should
no
more
be
heard
upon
the
mountains
of
Israel.
Thy
mother
was
like
a
vine,
in
thy
blood,
planted
by
the
waters:
she
was
fruitful
and
full
of
branches
by
reason
of
many
waters.
And
she
had
strong
rods
for
the
sceptres
of
them
that
bare
rule,
and
their
stature
was
exalted
among
the
thick
boughs,
and
they
were
seen
in
their
height
with
the
multitude
of
their
branches.
But
she
was
plucked
up
in
fury,
she
was
cast
down
to
the
ground,
and
the
east
wind
dried
up
her
fruit:
her
strong
rods
were
broken
off
and
withered;
the
fire
consumed
them.
And
now
she
is
planted
in
the
wilderness,
in
a
dry
and
thirsty
land.
And
fire
is
gone
out
of
the
rods
of
her
branches,
it
hath
devoured
her
fruit,
so
that
there
is
in
her
no
strong
rod
to
be
a
sceptre
to
rule.
This
is
a
lamentation,
and
shall
be
for
a
lamentation.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
seventh
year,
in
the
fifth
month,
the
tenth
day
of
the
month,
that
certain
of
the
elders
of
Israel
came
to
inquire
of
the
LORD,
and
sat
before
me.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
speak
unto
the
elders
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Are
ye
come
to
inquire
of
me?
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
I
will
not
be
inquired
of
by
you.
Wilt
thou
judge
them,
son
of
man,
wilt
thou
judge
them?
Cause
them
to
know
the
abominations
of
their
fathers;
and
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
In
the
day
when
I
chose
Israel,
and
lifted
up
mine
hand
unto
the
seed
of
the
house
of
Jacob,
and
made
myself
known
unto
them
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
when
I
lifted
up
mine
hand
unto
them,
Saying,
I
am
the
LORD
your
God;
in
that
day
I
lifted
up
mine
hand
unto
them,
to
bring
them
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
into
a
land
that
I
had
espied
for
them,
flowing
with
milk
and
honey,
which
is
the
glory
of
all
lands:
And
I
said
unto
them,
Cast
ye
away
every
man
the
abominations
of
his
eyes,
and
defile
not
yourselves
with
the
idols
of
Egypt;
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
But
they
rebelled
against
me,
and
would
not
hearken
unto
me;
they
did
not
every
man
cast
away
the
abominations
of
their
eyes,
neither
did
they
forsake
the
idols
of
Egypt:
then
I
said
I
would
pour
out
my
fury
upon
them,
to
accomplish
my
anger
against
them
in
the
midst
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
But
I
wrought
for
my
name’s
sake,
that
it
should
not
be
profaned
in
the
sight
of
the
nations,
among
whom
they
were,
in
whose
sight
I
made
myself
known
unto
them,
in
bringing
them
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
So
I
caused
them
to
go
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
brought
them
into
the
wilderness.
And
I
gave
them
my
statutes,
and
shewed
them
my
judgments,
which
if
a
man
do,
he
shall
live
in
them.
Moreover
also
I
gave
them
my
sabbaths,
to
be
a
sign
between
me
and
them,
that
they
might
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
that
sanctify
them.
But
the
house
of
Israel
rebelled
against
me
in
the
wilderness:
they
walked
not
in
my
statutes,
and
they
rejected
my
judgments,
which
if
a
man
do,
he
shall
live
in
them;
and
my
sabbaths
they
greatly
profaned:
then
I
said
I
would
pour
out
my
fury
upon
them
in
the
wilderness,
to
consume
them.
But
I
wrought
for
my
name’s
sake,
that
it
should
not
be
profaned
in
the
sight
of
the
nations,
in
whose
sight
I
brought
them
out.
Moreover
also
I
lifted
up
my
hand
unto
them
in
the
wilderness,
that
I
would
not
bring
them
into
the
land
which
I
had
given
them,
flowing
with
milk
and
honey,
which
is
the
glory
of
all
lands;
because
they
rejected
my
judgments,
and
walked
not
in
my
statutes,
and
profaned
my
sabbaths:
for
their
heart
went
after
their
idols.
Nevertheless
mine
eye
spared
them
from
destroying
them,
neither
did
I
make
a
full
end
of
them
in
the
wilderness.
And
I
said
unto
their
children
in
the
wilderness,
Walk
ye
not
in
the
statutes
of
your
fathers,
neither
observe
their
judgments,
nor
defile
yourselves
with
their
idols:
I
am
the
LORD
your
God;
walk
in
my
statutes,
and
keep
my
judgments,
and
do
them:
and
hallow
my
sabbaths;
and
they
shall
be
a
sign
between
me
and
you,
that
ye
may
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
your
God.
But
the
children
rebelled
against
me;
they
walked
not
in
my
statutes,
neither
kept
my
judgments
to
do
them,
which
if
a
man
do,
he
shall
live
in
them;
they
profaned
my
sabbaths:
then
I
said
I
would
pour
out
my
fury
upon
them,
to
accomplish
my
anger
against
them
in
the
wilderness.
Nevertheless
I
withdrew
mine
hand,
and
wrought
for
my
name’s
sake,
that
it
should
not
he
profaned
in
the
sight
of
the
nations,
in
whose
sight
I
brought
them
forth.
Moreover
I
lifted
up
mine
hand
unto
them
in
the
wilderness,
that
I
would
scatter
them
among
the
nations,
and
disperse
them
through
the
countries,
because
they
had
not
executed
my
judgments,
but
had
rejected
my
statutes,
and
had
profaned
my
sabbaths,
and
their
eyes
were
after
their
fathers’
idols.
Moreover
also
I
gave
them
statutes
that
were
not
good,
and
judgments
wherein
they
should
not
live;
and
I
polluted
them
in
their
own
gifts,
in
that
they
caused
to
pass
through
the
fire
all
that
openeth
the
womb,
that
I
might
make
them
desolate,
to
the
end
that
they
might
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Therefore,
son
of
man,
speak
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
In
this
moreover
have
your
fathers
blasphemed
me,
in
that
they
have
committed
a
trespass
against
me.
For
when
I
had
brought
them
into
the
land,
which
I
lifted
up
mine
hand
to
give
unto
them,
then
they
saw
every
high
hill,
and
every
thick
tree,
and
they
offered
there
their
sacrifices,
and
there
they
presented
the
provocation
of
their
offering,
there
also
they
made
their
sweet
savour,
and
they
poured
out
there
their
drink
offerings.
Then
I
said
unto
them,
What
meaneth
the
high
place whereunto
ye
go?
So
the
name
thereof
is
called
Bamah
unto
this
day.
Wherefore
say
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Do
ye
pollute
yourselves
after
the
manner
of
your
fathers?
and
go
ye
a
whoring
after
their
abominations?
and
when
ye
offer
your
gifts,
when
ye
make
your
sons
to
pass
through
the
fire,
do
ye
pollute
yourselves
with
all
your
idols,
unto
this
day?
and
shall
I
be
inquired
of
by
you,
O
house
of
Israel?
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
I
will
not
be
inquired
of
by
you:
and
that
which
cometh
into
your
mind
shall
not
be
at
all;
in
that
ye
say,
We
will
be
as
the
nations,
as
the
families
of
the
countries,
to
serve
wood
and
stone.
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
surely
with
a
mighty
hand,
and
with
a
stretched
out
arm,
and
with
fury
poured
out,
will
I
be
king
over
you:
and
I
will
bring
you
out
from
the
peoples,
and
will
gather
you
out
of
the
countries
wherein
ye
are
scattered,
with
a
mighty
hand,
and
with
a
stretched
out
arm,
and
with
fury
poured
out.
and
I
will
bring
you
into
the
wilderness
of
the
peoples,
and
there
will
I
plead
with
you
face
to
face.
Like
as
I
pleaded
with
your
fathers
in
the
wilderness
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
so
will
I
plead
with
you,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
I
will
cause
you
to
pass
under
the
rod,
and
I
will
bring
you
into
the
bond
of
the
covenant;
and
I
will
purge
out
from
among
you
the
rebels,
and
them
that
transgress
against
me;
I
will
bring
them
forth
out
of
the
land
where
they
sojourn,
but
they
shall
not
enter
into
the
land
of
Israel:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
As
for
you,
O
house
of
Israel,
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Go
ye,
serve
every
one
his
idols,
and
hereafter
also,
if
ye
will
not
hearken
unto
me:
but
my
holy
name
shall
ye
no
more
profane
with
your
gifts,
and
with
your
idols.
For
in
mine
holy
mountain,
in
the
mountain
of
the
height
of
Israel,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
there
shall
all
the
house
of
Israel,
all
of
them,
serve
me
in
the
land:
there
will
I
accept
them,
and
there
will
I
require
your
offerings,
and
the
firstfruits
of
your
oblations,
with
all
your
holy
things.
As
a
sweet
savour
will
I
accept
you,
when
I
bring
you
out
from
the
peoples,
and
gather
you
out
of
the
countries
wherein
ye
have
been
scattered;
and
I
will
be
sanctified
in
you
in
the
sight
of
the
nations.
And
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
shall
bring
you
into
the
land
of
Israel,
into
the
country
which
I
lifted
up
mine
hand
to
give
unto
your
fathers.
And
there
shall
ye
remember
your
ways,
and
all
your
doings,
wherein
ye
have
polluted
yourselves;
and
ye
shall
loathe
yourselves
in
your
own
sight
for
all
your
evils
that
ye
have
committed.
And
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
have
wrought
with
you
for
my
name’s
sake,
not
according
to
your
evil
ways,
nor
according
to
your
corrupt
doings,
O
ye
house
of
Israel,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
set
thy
face
toward
the
south,
and
drop
thy
word
toward
the
south,
and
prophesy
against
the
forest
of
the
field
in
the
South;
and
say
to
the
forest
of
the
South,
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD;
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
kindle
a
fire
in
thee,
and
it
shall
devour
every
green
tree
in
thee,
and
every
dry
tree:
the
flaming
flame
shall
not
be
quenched,
and
all
faces
from
the
south
to
the
north
shall
be
burnt
thereby.
And
all
flesh
shall
see
that
I
the
LORD
have
kindled
it:
it
shall
not
be
quenched.
Then
said
I,
Ah
Lord
GOD!
they
say
of
me,
Is
he
not
a
speaker
of
parables?
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
set
thy
face
toward
Jerusalem,
and
drop
thy
word
toward
the
sanctuaries,
and
prophesy
against
the
land
of
Israel;
and
say
to
the
land
of
Israel,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
and
will
draw
forth
my
sword
out
of
its
sheath,
and
will
cut
off
from
thee
the
righteous
and
the
wicked.
Seeing
then
that
I
will
cut
off
from
thee
the
righteous
and
the
wicked,
therefore
shall
my
sword
go
forth
out
of
its
sheath
against
all
flesh
from
the
south
to
the
north:
and
all
flesh
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
have
drawn
forth
my
sword
out
of
its
sheath;
it
shall
not
return
any
more.
Sigh
therefore,
thou
son
of
man;
with
the
breaking
of
thy
loins
and
with
bitterness shalt
thou
sigh
before
their
eyes.
And
it
shall
be,
when
they
say
unto
thee,
Wherefore
sighest
thou?
that
thou shalt
say,
Because
of
the
tidings,
for
it
cometh:
and
every
heart
shall
melt,
and
all
hands
shall
be
feeble,
and
every
spirit
shall
faint,
and
all
knees
shall
be
weak
as
water:
behold,
it
cometh,
and
it
shall
be
done,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
prophesy,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Say,
A
sword,
a
sword,
it
is
sharpened,
and
also
furbished:
it
is
sharpened
that
it
may
make
a
slaughter;
it
is
furbished
that
it
may
be
as
lightning:
shall
we
then
make
mirth?
the
rod
of
my
son,
it
contemneth
every
tree.
And
it
is
given
to
be
furbished,
that
it
may
be
handled:
the
sword,
it
is
sharpened,
yea,
it
is
furbished,
to
give
it
into
the
hand
of
the
slayer.
Cry
and
howl,
son
of
man:
for
it
is
upon
my
people,
it
is
upon
all
the
princes
of
Israel:
they
are
delivered
over
to
the
sword
with
my
people:
smite
therefore
upon
thy
thigh.
For
there
is
a
trial;
and
what
if
even
the
rod
that
contemneth
shall
be
no
more?
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Thou
therefore,
son
of
man,
prophesy,
and
smite
thine
hands
together;
and
let
the
sword
be
doubled
the
third
time,
the
sword
of
the
deadly
wounded:
it
is
the
sword
of
the
great
one
that
is
deadly
wounded,
which
entereth
into
their
chambers.
I
have
set
the
point
of
the
sword
against
all
their
gates,
that
their
heart
may
melt,
and
their stumblings
be
multiplied:
ah!
it
is
made
as
lightning,
it
is pointed
for
slaughter.
Gather
thee
together,
go
to
the
right;
set
thyself
in
array,
go
to
the
left;
whithersoever
thy
face
is
set.
I
will
also
smite
mine
hands
together,
and
I
will
satisfy
my
fury:
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it.
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me
again,
saying,
Also,
thou
son
of
man,
appoint
thee
two
ways,
that
the
sword
of
the
king
of
Babylon
may
come;
they
twain
shall
come
forth
out
of
one
land:
and
mark
out
a
place,
mark
it
out
at
the
head
of
the
way
to
the
city.
Thou shalt
appoint
a
way,
for
the
sword
to
come
to
Rabbah
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
to
Judah
in
Jerusalem
the
defenced.
For
the
king
of
Babylon
stood
at
the
parting
of
the
way,
at
the
head
of
the
two
ways,
to
use
divination:
he
shook
the
arrows
to
and
fro,
he
consulted
the
teraphim,
he
looked
in
the
liver.
In
his
right
hand
was
the
divination
for
Jerusalem,
to
set
battering
rams,
to
open
the
mouth
in
the
slaughter,
to
lift
up
the
voice
with
shouting,
to
set
battering
rams
against
the
gates,
to
cast
up
mounts,
to
build
forts.
And
it
shall
be
unto
them
as
a
vain
divination
in
their
sight,
which
have
sworn
oaths
unto
them:
but
he
bringeth
iniquity
to
remembrance,
that
they
may
be
taken.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
ye
have
made
your
iniquity
to
be
remembered,
in
that
your
transgressions
are
discovered,
so
that
in
all
your
doings
your
sins
do
appear;
because
that
ye
are
come
to
remembrance,
ye
shall
be
taken
with
the
hand.
And
thou,
O
deadly
wounded
wicked
one,
the
prince
of
Israel,
whose
day
is
come,
in
the
time
of
the
iniquity
of
the
end;
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Remove
the
mitre,
and
take
off
the
crown:
this
shall
be
no
more
the
same:
exalt
that
which
is
low,
and
abase
that
which
is
high.
I
will
overturn,
overturn,
overturn
it:
this
also
shall
be
no
more,
until
he
come
whose
right
it
is;
and
I
will
give
it
him.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
prophesy,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
concerning
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
concerning
their
reproach;
and
say
thou,
A
sword,
a
sword
is
drawn,
for
the
slaughter
it
is
furbished,
to
cause
it
to
devour,
that
it
may
be
as
lightning:
whiles
they
see
vanity
unto
thee, whiles
they
divine
lies
unto
thee,
to
lay
thee
upon
the
necks
of
the
wicked
that
are
deadly
wounded,
whose
day
is
come,
in
the
time
of
the
iniquity
of
the
end.
Cause
it
to
return
into
its
sheath.
In
the
place
where
thou wast
created,
in
the
land
of
thy
birth,
will
I
judge
thee.
And
I
will
pour
out
mine
indignation
upon
thee;
I
will
blow
upon
thee
with
the
fire
of
my
wrath:
and
I
will
deliver
thee
into
the
hand
of
brutish
men,
skilful
to
destroy.
Thou shalt
be
for
fuel
to
the
fire;
thy
blood
shall
be
in
the
midst
of
the
land;
thou shalt
be
no
more
remembered:
for
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
And
thou,
son
of
man,
wilt
thou
judge,
wilt
thou
judge
the
bloody
city?
then
cause
her
to
know
all
her
abominations.
And
thou shalt
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
A
city
that
sheddeth
blood
in
the
midst
of
her,
that
her
time
may
come,
and
that
maketh
idols
against
herself
to
defile
her!
Thou
art
become
guilty
in
thy
blood
that
thou
hast
shed,
and
art
defiled
in
thine
idols
which
thou
hast
made;
and
thou
hast
caused
thy
days
to
draw
near,
and
art
come
even
unto
thy
years:
therefore
have
I
made
thee
a
reproach
unto
the
nations,
and
a
mocking
to
all
the
countries.
Those
that
be
near,
and
those
that
be
far
from
thee,
shall
mock
thee,
thou
infamous
one
and
full
of
tumult.
Behold,
the
princes
of
Israel,
every
one
according
to
his
power,
have
been
in
thee
to
shed
blood.
In
thee
have
they
set
light
by
father
and
mother;
in
the
midst
of
thee,
have
they
dealt
by
oppression
with
the
stranger:
in
thee
have
they
wronged
the
fatherless
and
the
widow.
Thou
hast
despised
mine
holy
things,
and
hast
profaned
my
sabbaths.
Slanderous
men
have
been
in
thee
to
shed
blood:
and
in
thee
they
have
eaten
upon
the
mountains:
in
the
midst
of
thee
they
have
committed
lewdness.
In
thee
have
they
discovered
their
fathers’
nakedness:
in
thee
have
they
humbled
her
that
was
unclean
in
her
separation.
And
one
hath
committed
abomination
with
his
neighbour’s
wife;
and
another
hath
lewdly
defiled
his
daughter
in
law;
and
another
in
thee
hath
humbled
his
sister,
his
father’s
daughter.
In
thee
have
they
taken
bribes
to
shed
blood;
thou
hast
taken
usury
and
increase,
and
thou
hast
greedily
gained
of
thy
neighbours
by
oppression,
and
hast
forgotten
me,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Behold,
therefore,
I
have
smitten
mine
hand
at
thy
dishonest
gain
which
thou
hast
made,
and
at
thy
blood
which
hath
been
in
the
midst
of
thee.
Can
thine
heart
endure,
or
can
thine
hands
be
strong,
in
the
days
that
I
shall
deal
with
thee?
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it,
and
will
do
it.
And
I
will
scatter
thee
among
the
nations,
and
disperse
thee
through
the
countries;
and
I
will
consume
thy
filthiness
out
of
thee.
And
thou shalt
be
profaned
in
thyself,
in
the
sight
of
the
nations;
and
thou shalt
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
the
house
of
Israel
is
become
dross
unto
me:
all
of
them
are
brass
and
tin
and
iron
and
lead,
in
the
midst
of
the
furnace;
they
are
the
dross
of
silver.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
ye
are
all
become
dross,
therefore
behold,
I
will
gather
you
into
the
midst
of
Jerusalem.
As
they
gather
silver
and
brass
and
iron
and
lead
and
tin
into
the
midst
of
the
furnace,
to
blow
the
fire
upon
it,
to
melt
it;
so
will
I
gather
you
in
mine
anger
and
in
my
fury,
and
I
will
lay
you
there,
and
melt
you.
Yea,
I
will
gather
you,
and
blow
upon
you
with
the
fire
of
my
wrath,
and
ye shalt
be
melted
in
the
midst
thereof.
As
silver
is
melted
in
the
midst
of
the
furnace,
so
shall
ye
be
melted
in
the
midst
thereof;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
have
poured
out
my
fury
upon
you.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
say
unto
her,
thou
art
a
land
that
is
not
cleansed,
nor
rained
upon
in
the
day
of
indignation.
There
is
a
conspiracy
of
her
prophets
in
the
midst
thereof,
like
a
roaring
lion
ravening
the
prey:
they
have
devoured
souls;
they
take
treasure
and
precious
things;
they
have
made
her
widows
many
in
the
midst
thereof.
Her
priests
have
done
violence
to
my
law,
and
have
profaned
mine
holy
things:
they
have
put
no
difference
between
the
holy
and
the
common,
neither
have
they
caused
men
to
discern
between
the
unclean
and
the
clean,
and
have
hid
their
eyes
from
my
sabbaths,
and
I
am
profaned
among
them.
Her
princes
in
the
midst
thereof
are
like
wolves
ravening
the
prey;
to
shed
blood,
and
to
destroy
souls,
that
they
may
get
dishonest
gain.
And
her
prophets
have
daubed
for
them
with
untempered
mortar,
seeing
vanity,
and
divining
lies
unto
them,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
when
the
LORD
hath
not
spoken.
The
people
of
the
land
have
used
oppression,
and
exercised
robbery;
yea,
they
have
vexed
the
poor
and
needy,
and
have
oppressed
the
stranger
wrongfully.
And
I
sought
for
a
man
among
them,
that
should
make
up
the
fence,
and
stand
in
the
gap
before
me
for
the
land,
that
I
should
not
destroy
it:
but
I
found
none.
Therefore
have
I
poured
out
mine
indignation
upon
them;
I
have
consumed
them
with
the
fire
of
my
wrath:
their
own
way
have
I
brought
upon
their
heads,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
again
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
there
were
two
women,
the
daughters
of
one
mother:
and
they
committed
whoredoms
in
Egypt;
they
committed
whoredoms
in
their
youth:
there
were
their
breasts
pressed,
and
there
they
bruised
the
teats
of
their
virginity.
And
the
names
of
them
were
Oholah
the
elder,
and
Oholibah
her
sister:
and
they
became
mine,
and
they
bare
sons
and
daughters.
And
as
for
their
names,
Samaria
is
Oholah,
and
Jerusalem
Oholibah.
And
Oholah
played
the
harlot
when
she
was
mine;
and
she
doted
on
her
lovers,
on
the
Assyrians
her
neighbours,
which
were
clothed
with
blue,
governors
and
rulers,
all
of
them
desirable
young
men,
horsemen
riding
upon
horses.
And
she
bestowed
her
whoredoms
upon
them,
the
choicest
men
of
Assyria
all
of
them:
and
on
whomsoever
she
doted,
with
all
their
idols
she
defiled
herself.
Neither
hath,
she
left
her
whoredoms
since
the
days
of
Egypt;
for
in
her
youth
they
lay
with
her,
and
they
bruised
the
teats
of
her
virginity:
and
they
poured
out
their
whoredom
upon
her.
Wherefore
I
delivered
her
into
the
hand
of
her
lovers,
into
the
hand
of
the
Assyrians,
upon
whom
she
doted.
These
discovered
her
nakedness:
they
took
her
sons
and
her
daughters,
and
her
they
slew
with
the
sword:
and
she
became
a
byword
among
women;
for
they
executed
judgments
upon
her.
And
her
sister
Oholibah
saw
this,
yet
was
she
more
corrupt
in
her doting
than
she,
and
in
her
whoredoms
which
were
more
than
the
whoredoms
of
her
sister.
She
doted
upon
the
Assyrians,
governors
and
rulers,
her
neighbours,
clothed
most
gorgeously,
horsemen
riding
upon
horses,
all
of
them
desirable
young
men.
And
I
saw
that
she
was
defiled;
they
both
took
one
way.
And
she
increased
her
whoredoms;
for
she
saw
men
pourtrayed
upon
the
wall,
the
images
of
the
Chaldeans
pourtrayed
with
vermilion,
girded
with
girdles
upon
their
loins,
exceeding
in
dyed
attire
upon
their
heads,
all
of
them
princes
to
look
upon,
after
the
likeness
of
the
Babylonians
in
Chaldea,
the
land
of
their
nativity.
And
as
soon
as
she
saw
them
she
doted
upon
them,
and
sent
messengers
unto
them
into
Chaldea.
And
the
Babylonians
came
to
her
into
the
bed
of
love;
and
they
defiled
her
with
their
whoredom,
and
she
was
polluted
with
them,
and
her
soul
was
alienated
from
them.
So
she
discovered
her
whoredoms,
and
discovered
her
nakedness:
then
my
soul
was
alienated
from
her,
like
as
my
soul
was
alienated
from
her
sister.
Yet
she
multiplied
her
whoredoms,
remembering
the
days
of
her
youth,
wherein
she
had
played
the
harlot
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
she
doted
upon
their
paramours,
whose
flesh
is
as
the
flesh
of
asses,
and
whose
issue
is
like
the
issue
of
horses.
Thus
thou
calledst
to
remembrance
the
lewdness
of
thy
youth,
in
the
bruising
of
thy
teats
by
the
Egyptians
for
the
breasts
of
thy
youth.
Therefore,
O
Oholibah,
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
raise
up
thy
lovers
against
thee,
from
whom
thy
soul
is
alienated,
and
I
will
bring
them
against
thee
on
every
side;
the
Babylonians
and
all
the
Chaldeans,
Pekod
and
Shoa
and
Koa,
and
all
the
Assyrians
with
them:
desirable
young
men,
governors
and
rulers
all
of
them,
princes
and
men
of
renown,
all
of
them
riding
upon
horses.
And
they
shall
come
against
thee
with
weapons,
chariots,
and
wagons,
and
with
an
assembly
of
peoples;
they
shall
set
themselves
against
thee
with
buckler
and
shield
and
helmet
round
about:
and
I
will
commit
the
judgment
unto
them,
and
they
shall
judge
thee
according
to
their
judgments.
And
I
will
set
my
jealousy
against
thee,
and
they
shall
deal
with
thee
in
fury:
they
shall
take
away
thy
nose
and
thine
ears;
and
thy
residue
shall
fall
by
the
sword:
they
shall
take
thy
sons
and
thy
daughters;
and
thy
residue
shall
be
devoured
by
the
fire.
They
shall
also
strip
thee
of
thy
clothes,
and
take
away
thy
fair
jewels.
Thus
will
I
make
thy
lewdness
to
cease
from
thee,
and
thy
whoredom
brought
from
the
land
of
Egypt:
so
that
thou shalt
not
lift
up
thine
eyes
unto
them,
nor
remember
Egypt
any
more.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
deliver
thee
into
the
hand
of
them
whom
thou
hatest,
into
the
hand
of
them
from
whom
thy
soul
is
alienated:
and
they
shall
deal
with
thee
in
hatred,
and
shall
take
away
all
thy
labour,
and
shall
leave
thee
naked
and
bare:
and
the
nakedness
of
thy
whoredoms
shall
be
discovered,
both
thy
lewdness
and
thy
whoredoms.
These
things
shall
be
done
unto
thee,
for
that
thou
hast
gone
a
whoring
after
the
heathen,
and
because
thou
art
polluted
with
their
idols.
Thou
hast
walked
in
the
way
of
thy
sister;
therefore
will
I
give
her
cup
into
thine
hand.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Thou shalt
drink
of
thy
sister’s
cup,
which
is
deep
and
large:
thou shalt
be
laughed
to
scorn
and
had
in
derision;
it
containeth
much.
Thou shalt
be
filled
with
drunkenness
and
sorrow,
with
the
cup
of
astonishment
and
desolation,
with
the
cup
of
thy
sister
Samaria.
Thou shalt
even
drink
it
and
drain
it
out,
and
thou shalt
gnaw
the
sherds
thereof,
and shalt
tear
thy
breasts:
for
I
have
spoken
it,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
thou
hast
forgotten
me,
and
cast
me
behind
thy
back,
therefore
bear
thou
also
thy
lewdness
and
thy
whoredoms.
The
LORD
said
moreover
unto
me:
Son
of
man,
wilt
thou
judge
Oholah
and
Oholibah?
then
declare
unto
them
their
abominations.
For
they
have
committed
adultery,
and
blood
is
in
their
hands,
and
with
their
idols
have
they
committed
adultery;
and
they
have
also
caused
their
sons,
whom
they
bare
unto
me,
to
pass
through
the
fire
unto
them
to
be
devoured.
Moreover
this
they
have
done
unto
me:
they
have
defiled
my
sanctuary
in
the
same
day,
and
have
profaned
my
sabbaths.
For
when
they
had
slain
their
children
to
their
idols,
then
they
came
the
same
day
into
my
sanctuary
to
profane
it;
and,
lo,
thus
have
they
done
in
the
midst
of
mine
house.
And
furthermore
ye
have
sent
for
men
that
come
from
far:
unto
whom
a
messenger
was
sent,
and,
lo,
they
came;
for
whom
thou
didst
wash
thyself,
paintedst
thine
eyes,
and
deckedst
thyself
with
ornaments;
and
satest
upon
a
stately
bed.
with
a
table
prepared
before
it, whereupon
thou
didst
set
mine
incense
and
mine
oil.
And
the
voice
of
a
multitude
being
at
ease
was
with
her:
and
with
men
of
the
common
sort
were
brought
drunkards
from
the
wilderness;
and
they
put
bracelets
upon
the
hands
of
them
twain,
and
beautiful
crowns
upon
their
heads.
Then
said
I
of
her
that
was
old
in
adulteries,
Now
will
they
commit
whoredoms
with
her,
and
she
with
them.
And
they
went
in
unto
her,
as
they
go
in
unto
an
harlot:
so
went
they
in
unto
Oholah
and
unto
Oholibah,
the
lewd
women.
And
righteous
men,
they
shall
judge
them
with
the
judgment
of
adulteresses,
and
with
the
judgment
of
women
that
shed
blood;
because
they
are
adulteresses,
and
blood
is
in
their
hands.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
bring
up
an
assembly
against
them,
and
will
give
them
to
be
tossed
to
and
fro
and
spoiled.
And
the
assembly
shall
stone
them
with
stones,
and despatch
them
with
their
swords;
they
shall
slay
their
sons
and
their
daughters,
and
burn
up
their
houses
with
fire.
Thus
will
I
cause
lewdness
to
cease
out
of
the
land,
that
all
women
may
be
taught
not
to
do
after
your
lewdness.
And
they
shall
recompense
your
lewdness
upon
you,
and
ye
shall
bear
the
sins
of
your
idols:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
Lord
GOD.
Again,
in
the
ninth
year,
in
the
tenth
month,
in
the
tenth
day
of
the
month,
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
write
thee
the
name
of
the
day,
even
of
this
selfsame
day:
the
king
of
Babylon
drew
close
unto
Jerusalem
this
selfsame
day.
And
utter
a
parable
unto
the
rebellious
house,
and
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
Set
on
the
caldron,
set
it
on,
and
also
pour
water
into
it:
gather
the
pieces
thereof
into
it,
even
every
good
piece,
the
thigh,
and
the
shoulder;
fill
it
with
the
choice
bones.
Take
the
choice
of
the
flock,
and
pile
also
the
bones
under
it:
make
it
boil
well;
yea,
let
the
bones
thereof
be seethed
in
the
midst
of
it.
Wherefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Woe
to
the
bloody
city,
to
the
caldron
whose
rust
is
therein,
and
whose
rust
is
not
gone
out
of
it!
bring
it
out
piece
by
piece;
no
lot
is
fallen
upon
it.
For
her
blood
is
in
the
midst
of
her;
she
set
it
upon
the
bare
rock;
she
poured
it
not
upon
the
ground,
to
cover
it
with
dust;
That
it
might
cause
fury
to
come
up
to
take
vengeance,
I
have
set
her
blood
upon
the
bare
rock,
that
it
should
not
be
covered.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Woe
to
the
bloody
city!
I
also
will
make
the
pile
great.
Heap
on
the
wood,
make
the
fire
hot,
boil
well
the
flesh,
and
make
thick
the
broth,
and
let
the
bones
be
burned.
Then
set
it
empty
upon
the
coals
thereof,
that
it
may
be
hot,
and
the
brass
thereof
may
burn,
and
that
the
filthiness
of
it
may
be
molten
in
it,
that
the
rust
of
it
may
be
consumed.
She
hath
wearied
herself
with
toil:
yet
her
great
rust
goeth
not
forth
out
of
her;
her
rust
goeth
not
forth
by
fire.
In
thy
filthiness
is
lewdness:
because
I
have
purged
thee
and
thou wast
not
purged,
thou shalt
not
be
purged
from
thy
filthiness
any
more,
till
I
have
satisfied
my
fury
upon
thee.
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it:
it
shall
come
to
pass,
and
I
will
do
it;
I
will
not
go
back,
neither
will
I
spare,
neither
will
I
repent;
according
to
thy
ways,
and
according
to
thy
doings,
shall
they
judge
thee,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Also
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
behold,
I
take
away
from
thee
the
desire
of
thine
eyes
with
a
stroke:
yet
neither shalt
thou
mourn
nor
weep,
neither
shall
thy
tears
run
down.
Sigh,
but
not
aloud;
make
no
mourning
for
the
dead,
bind
thy headtire
upon
thee,
and
put
thy
shoes
upon
thy
feet,
and
cover
not
thy
lips,
and
eat
not
the
bread
of
men.
So
I
spake
unto
the
people
in
the
morning;
and
at
even
my
wife
died:
and
I
did
in
the
morning
as
I
was
commanded.
And
the
people
said
unto
me,
Wilt
thou
not
tell
us
what
these
things
are
to
us,
that
thou
doest
so?
Then
I
said
unto
them,
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Speak
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
profane
my
sanctuary,
the
pride
of
your
power,
the
desire
of
your
eyes,
and
that
which
your
soul
pitieth;
and
your
sons
and
your
daughters
whom
ye
have
left
behind
shall
fall
by
the
sword.
And
ye
shall
do
as
I
have
done:
ye
shall
not
cover
your
lips,
nor
eat
the
bread
of
men.
And
your
tires
shall
be
upon
your
heads,
and
your
shoes
upon
your
feet:
ye
shall
not
mourn
nor
weep;
but
ye
shall
pine
away
in
your
iniquities,
and
moan
one
toward
another.
Thus
shall
Ezekiel
be
unto
you
a
sign;
according
to
all
that
he
hath
done
shall
ye
do:
when
this
cometh,
then
shall
ye
know
that
I
am
the
Lord
GOD.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
shall
it
not
be
in
the
day
when
I
take
from
them
their
strength,
the
joy
of
their
glory,
the
desire
of
their
eyes,
and
that whereupon
they
set
their
heart,
their
sons
and
their
daughters,
that
in
that
day
he
that
escapeth
shall
come
unto
thee,
to
cause
thee
to
hear
it
with
thine
ears?
In
that
day
shall
thy
mouth
be
opened
to
him
which
is
escaped,
and
thou shalt
speak,
and
be
no
more
dumb:
so shalt
thou
be
a
sign
unto
them;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
set
thy
face
toward
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
prophesy
against
them:
and
say
unto
the
children
of
Ammon,
Hear
the
word
of
the
Lord
GOD;
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
thou
saidst,
Aha,
against
my
sanctuary,
when
it
was
profaned;
and
against
the
land
of
Israel,
when
it
was
made
desolate;
and
against
the
house
of
Judah,
when
they
went
into
captivity:
therefore
behold,
I
will
deliver
thee
to
the
children
of
the
east
for
a
possession,
and
they
shall
set
their
encampments
in
thee,
and
make
their
dwellings
in
thee;
they
shall
eat
thy
fruit,
and
they
shall
drink
thy
milk.
And
I
will
make
Rabbah
a
stable
for
camels,
and
the
children
of
Ammon
a
couching
place
for
flocks:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
thou
hast
clapped
thine
hands,
and
stamped
with
the
feet,
and
rejoiced
with
all
the
despite
of
thy
soul
against
the
land
of
Israel;
therefore
behold,
I
have
stretched
out
mine
hand
upon
thee,
and
will
deliver
thee
for
a
spoil
to
the
nations;
and
I
will
cut
thee
off
from
the
peoples,
and
I
will
cause
thee
to
perish
out
of
the
countries:
I
will
destroy
thee;
and
thou shalt
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
that
Moab
and
Seir
do
say,
Behold,
the
house
of
Judah
is
like
unto
all
the
nations;
therefore
behold,
I
will
open
the
side
of
Moab
from
the
cities,
from
his
cities
which
are
on
his
frontiers,
the
glory
of
the
country,
Beth-jeshimoth,
Baal-meon,
and
Kiriathaim,
unto
the
children
of
the
east,
to
go
against
the
children
of
Ammon,
and
I
will
give
them
for
a
possession,
that
the
children
of
Ammon
may
not
be
remembered
among
the
nations:
and
I
will
execute
judgments
upon
Moab;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
that
Edom
hath
dealt
against
the
house
of
Judah
by
taking
vengeance,
and
hath
greatly
offended,
and
revenged
himself
upon
them;
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
I
will
stretch
out
mine
hand
upon
Edom,
and
will
cut
off
man
and
beast
from
it:
and
I
will
make
it
desolate
from
Teman;
even
unto
Dedan
shall
they
fall
by
the
sword.
And
I
will
lay
my
vengeance
upon
Edom
by
the
hand
of
my
people
Israel;
and
they
shall
do
in
Edom
according
to
mine
anger
and
according
to
my
fury:
and
they
shall
know
my
vengeance,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
the
Philistines
have
dealt
by
revenge,
and
have
taken
vengeance
with
despite
of
soul
to
destroy
it
with
perpetual
enmity;
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
Behold,
I
will
stretch
out
mine
hand
upon
the
Philistines,
and
I
will
cut
off
the
Cherethites,
and
destroy
the
remnant
of
the
sea
coast.
And
I
will
execute
great
vengeance
upon
them
with
furious
rebukes;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
shall
lay
my
vengeance
upon
them.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
eleventh
year,
in
the
first
day
of
the
month,
that
the
word
of
the
Lord
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
because
that
Tyre
hath
said
against
Jerusalem,
Aha,
she
is
broken
that
was
the
gate
of
the
peoples;
she
is
turned
unto
me:
I
shall
be
replenished,
now
that
she
is
laid
waste:
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
O
Tyre,
and
will
cause
many
nations
to
come
up
against
thee,
as
the
sea
causeth
his
waves
to
come
up.
And
they
shall
destroy
the
walls
of
Tyre,
and
break
down
her
towers:
I
will
also
scrape
her
dust
from
her,
and
make
her
a
bare
rock.
She
shall
be
a
place
for
the
spreading
of
nets
in
the
midst
of
the
sea;
for
I
have
spoken
it,
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
and
she
shall
become
a
spoil
to
the
nations.
And
her
daughters
which
are
in
the
field
shall
be
slain
with
the
sword:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
bring
upon
Tyre
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon,
king
of
kings,
from
the
north,
with
horses;
and
with
chariots,
and
with
horsemen,
and
a
company,
and
much
people.
He
shall
slay
with
the
sword
thy
daughters
in
the
field:
and
he
shall
make
forts
against
thee,
and
cast
up
a
mount
against
thee,
and
raise
up
the
buckler
against
thee.
And
he
shall
set
his
battering
engines
against
thy
walls,
and
with
his
axes
he
shall
break
down
thy
towers.
By
reason
of
the
abundance
of
his
horses
their
dust
shall
cover
thee:
thy
walls
shall
shake
at
the
noise
of
the
horsemen,
and
of
the
wagons,
and
of
the
chariots,
when
he
shall
enter
into
thy
gates,
as
men
enter
into
a
city
wherein
is
made
a
breach.
With
the
hoofs
of
his
horses
shall
he
tread
down
all
thy
streets:
he
shall
slay
thy
people
with
the
sword,
and
the
pillars
of
thy
strength
shall
go
down
to
the
ground.
And
they
shall
make
a
spoil
of
thy
riches,
and
make
a
prey
of
thy
merchandise:
and
they
shall
break
down
thy
walls,
and
destroy
thy
pleasant
houses:
and
they
shall
lay
thy
stones
and
thy
timber
and
thy
dust
in
the
midst
of
the
waters.
And
I
will
cause
the
noise
of
thy
songs
to
cease;
and
the
sound
of
thy
harps
shall
be
no
more
heard.
And
I
will
make
thee
a
bare
rock:
thou shalt
be
a
place
for
the
spreading
of
nets;
thou shalt
be
built
no
more:
for
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
to
Tyre:
Shall
not
the
isles
shake
at
the
sound
of
thy
fall,
when
the
wounded
groan,
when
the
slaughter
is
made
in
the
midst
of
thee?
Then
all
the
princes
of
the
sea
shall
come
down
from
their
thrones,
and
lay
aside
their
robes,
and
strip
off
their
broidered
garments:
they
shall
clothe
themselves
with
trembling;
they
shall
sit
upon
the
ground,
and
shall
tremble
every
moment,
and
be
astonished
at
thee.
And
they
shall
take
up
a
lamentation
for
thee,
and
say
to
thee,
How
art
thou
destroyed,
that wast
inhabited
of seafaring
men,
the
renowned
city,
which wast
strong
in
the
sea,
she
and
her
inhabitants,
which
caused
their
terror
to
be
on
all
that
haunt
it!
Now
shall
the
isles
tremble
in
the
day
of
thy
fall;
yea,
the
isles
that
are
in
the
sea
shall
be
dismayed
at
thy
departure.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
When
I
shall
make
thee
a
desolate
city,
like
the
cities
that
are
not
inhabited;
when
I
shall
bring
up
the
deep
upon
thee,
and
the
great
waters
shall
cover
thee;
then
will
I
bring
thee
down
with
them
that
descend
into
the
pit,
to
the
people
of
old
time,
and
will
make
thee
to
dwell
in
the
nether
parts
of
the
earth,
in
the
places
that
are
desolate
of
old,
with
them
that
go
down
to
the
pit,
that
thou
be
not
inhabited;
and
I
will
set
glory
in
the
land
of
the
living:
I
will
make
thee
a
terror,
and
thou shalt
be
no
more:
though
thou
be
sought
for,
yet shalt
thou
never
be
found
again,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
again
unto
me,
saying,
And
thou,
son
of
man,
take
up
a
lamentation
for
Tyre;
and
say
unto
Tyre,
O
thou
that
dwellest
at
the
entry
of
the
sea,
which
art
the
merchant
of
the
peoples
unto
many
isles,
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Thou,
O
Tyre,
hast
said,
I
am
perfect
in
beauty.
Thy
borders
are
in
the
heart
of
the
seas,
thy
builders
have
perfected
thy
beauty.
They
have
made
all
thy
planks
of
fir
trees
from
Senir:
they
have
taken
cedars
from
Lebanon
to
make
a
mast
for
thee.
Of
the
oaks
of
Bashan
have
they
made
thine
oars;
they
have
made
thy
benches
of
ivory
inlaid
in
boxwood,
from
the
isles
of
Kittim.
Of
fine
linen
with
broidered
work
from
Egypt
was
thy
sail,
that
it
might
be
to
thee
for
an
ensign;
blue
and
purple
from
the
isles
of
Elishah
was
thine
awning.
The
inhabitants
of
Zidon
and
Arvad
were
thy
rowers:
thy
wise
men,
O
Tyre,
were
in
thee,
they
were
thy
pilots.
The
ancients
of
Gebal
and
the
wise
men
thereof
were
in
thee
thy
calkers:
all
the
ships
of
the
sea
with
their
mariners
were
in
thee
to
occupy
thy
merchandise.
Persia
and
Lud
and
Put
were
in
thine
army,
thy
men
of
war:
they
hanged
the
shield
and
helmet
in
thee;
they
set
forth
thy
comeliness.
The
men
of
Arvad
with
thine
army
were
upon
thy
walls
round
about,
and
the
Gammadim
were
in
thy
towers:
they
hanged
their
shields
upon
thy
walls
round
about;
they
have
perfected
thy
beauty.
Tarshish
was
thy
merchant
by
reason
of
the
multitude
of
all
kinds
of
riches;
with
silver,
iron,
tin,
and
lead,
they
traded
for
thy
wares.
Javan,
Tubal,
and
Meshech,
they
were
thy
traffickers:
they
traded
the
persons
of
men
and
vessels
of
brass
for
thy
merchandise.
They
of
the
house
of
Togarmah
traded
for
thy
wares
with
horses
and war-horses
and
mules.
The
men
of
Dedan
were
thy
traffickers:
many
isles
were
the
mart
of
thine
hand:
they
brought
thee
in
exchange
horns
of
ivory
and
ebony.
Syria
was
thy
merchant
by
reason
of
the
multitude
of
thy handyworks:
they
traded
for
thy
wares
with
emeralds,
purple,
and
broidered
work,
and
fine
linen,
and
coral,
and
rubies.
Judah,
and
the
land
of
Israel,
they
were
thy
traffickers:
they
traded
for
thy
merchandise
wheat
of
Minnith,
and
pannag,
and
honey,
and
oil,
and
balm:
Damascus
was
thy
merchant
for
the
multitude
of
thy handyworks,
by
reason
of
the
multitude
of
all
kinds
of
riches;
with
the
wine
of
Helbon,
and
white
wool.
Vedan
and
Javan
traded
with
yarn
for
thy
wares:
bright
iron,
cassia,
and
calamus,
were
among
thy
merchandise.
Dedan
was
thy trafficker
in
precious
cloths
for
riding.
Arabia,
and
all
the
princes
of
Kedar,
they
were
the
merchants
of
thy
hand;
in
lambs,
and
rams,
and
goats,
in
these
were
they
thy
merchants.
The
traffickers
of
Sheba
and
Raamah,
they
were
thy
traffickers:
they
traded
for
thy
wares
with
chief
of
all
spices,
and
with
all
precious
stones,
and
gold.
Haran
and
Canneh
and
Eden,
the
traffickers
of
Sheba,
Asshur
and
Chilmad
were
they
traffickers.
These
were
thy
traffickers
in
choice
wares,
in wrappings
of
blue
and
broidered
work,
and
in
chests
of
rich
apparel,
bound
with
cords
and
made
of
cedar,
among
thy
merchandise.
The
ships
of
Tarshish
were
thy
caravans
for
thy
merchandise:
and
thou wast
replenished,
and
made
very
glorious
in
the
heart
of
the
seas.
Thy
rowers
have
brought
thee
into
great
waters:
the
east
wind
hath
broken
thee
in
the
heart
of
the
seas.
Thy
riches,
and
thy
wares,
thy
merchandise,
thy
mariners,
and
thy
pilots,
thy
calkers,
and
the
occupiers
of
thy
merchandise,
and
all
thy
men
of
war,
that
are
in
thee,
with
all
thy
company
which
is
in
the
midst
of
thee,
shall
fall
into
the
heart
of
the
seas
in
the
day
of
thy
ruin.
At
the
sound
of
the
cry
of
thy
pilots
the
suburbs
shall
shake.
And
all
that
handle
the
oar,
the
mariners,
and
all
the
pilots
of
the
sea,
shall
come
down
from
their
ships,
they
shall
stand
upon
the
land,
and
shall
cause
their
voice
to
be
heard
over
thee,
and
shall
cry
bitterly,
and
shall
cast
up
dust
upon
their
heads,
they
shall
wallow
themselves
in
the
ashes:
and
they
shall
make
themselves
bald
for
thee,
and
gird
them
with
sackcloth,
and
they
shall
weep
for
thee
in
bitterness
of
soul
with
bitter
mourning.
And
in
their
wailing
they
shall
take
up
a
lamentation
for
thee,
and
lament
over
thee,
saying,
Who
is
there
like
Tyre,
like
her
that
is
brought
to
silence
in
the
midst
of
the
sea?
When
thy
wares
went
forth
out
of
the
seas,
thou
filledst
many
peoples;
thou
didst
enrich
the
kings
of
the
earth
with
the
multitude
of
thy
riches
and
of
thy
merchandise.
In
the
time
that
thou wast
broken
by
the
seas
in
the
depths
of
the
waters,
thy
merchandise
and
all
thy
company
did
fall
in
the
midst
of
thee.
All
the
inhabitants
of
the
isles
are
astonished
at
thee,
and
their
kings
are
horribly
afraid,
they
are
troubled
in
their
countenance.
The
merchants
among
the
peoples
hiss
at
thee;
thou
art
become
a
terror,
and
thou shalt
never
be
any
more.
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
again
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
say
unto
the
prince
of
Tyre,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
thine
heart
is
lifted
up,
and
thou
hast
said,
I
am
a
god,
I
sit
in
the
seat
of
God,
in
the
midst
of
the
seas;
yet
thou
art
man,
and
not
God,
though
thou
didst
set
thine
heart
as
the
heart
of
God:
behold,
thou
art
wiser
than
Daniel;
there
is
no
secret
that
they
can
hide
from
thee:
by
thy
wisdom
and
by
thine
understanding
thou
hast
gotten
thee
riches,
and
hast
gotten
gold
and
silver
into
thy
treasures:
by
thy
great
wisdom
and
by
thy traffic
hast
thou
increased
thy
riches,
and
thine
heart
is
lifted
up
because
of
thy
riches:
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
thou
hast
set
thine
heart
as
the
heart
of
God;
therefore
behold,
I
will
bring
strangers
upon
thee,
the
terrible
of
the
nations:
and
they
shall
draw
their
swords
against
the
beauty
of
thy
wisdom,
and
they
shall
defile
thy
brightness.
They
shall
bring
thee
down
to
the
pit;
and
thou shalt
die
the
deaths
of
them
that
are
slain,
in
the
heart
of
the
seas.
Wilt
thou
yet
say
before
him
that
slayeth
thee,
I
am
God?
but
thou
art
man,
and
not
God,
in
the
hand
of
him
that
woundeth
thee.
Thou shalt
die
the
deaths
of
the
uncircumcised
by
the
hand
of
strangers:
for
I
have
spoken
it,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
take
up
a
lamentation
for
the
king
of
Tyre,
and
say
unto
him,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Thou sealest
up
the
sum,
full
of
wisdom,
and
perfect
in
beauty.
Thou wast
in
Eden
the
garden
of
God;
every
precious
stone
was
thy
covering,
the
sardius,
the
topaz,
and
the
diamond,
the
beryl,
the
onyx,
and
the
jasper,
the
sapphire,
the
emerald,
and
the
carbuncle,
and
gold:
the
workmanship
of
thy
tabrets
and
of
thy
pipes
was
in
thee;
in
the
day
that
thou wast
created
they
were
prepared.
Thou wast
the
anointed
cherub
that
covereth:
and
I
set
thee,
so
that
thou wast
upon
the
holy
mountain
of
God;
thou
hast
walked
up
and
down
in
the
midst
of
the
stones
of
fire.
Thou wast
perfect
in
thy
ways
from
the
day
that
thou wast
created,
till
unrighteousness
was
found
in
thee.
By
the
multitude
of
they traffic
they
filled
the
midst
of
thee
with
violence,
and
thou
hast
sinned:
therefore,
have
I
cast
thee
as
profane
out
of
the
mountain
of
God;
and
I
have
destroyed
thee,
O
covering
cherub,
from
the
midst
of
the
stones
of
fire.
Thine
heart
was
lifted
up
because
of
thy
beauty,
thou
hast
corrupted
thy
wisdom
by
reason
of
thy
brightness:
I
have
cast
thee
to
the
ground,
I
have
laid
thee
before
kings,
that
they
may
behold
thee.
By
the
multitude
of
thine
iniquities,
in
the
unrighteousness
of
thy traffic,
thou
hast
profaned
thy
sanctuaries;
therefore
have
I
brought
forth
a
fire
from
the
midst
of
thee,
it
hath
devoured
thee,
and
I
have
turned
thee
to
ashes
upon
the
earth
in
the
sight
of
all
them
that
behold
thee.
All
they
that
know
thee
among
the
peoples
shall
be
astonished
at
thee:
thou
art
become
a
terror,
and
thou shalt
never
be
any
more.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
set
thy
face
toward
Zidon,
and
prophesy
against
it,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
O
Zidon;
and
I
will
be
glorified
in
the
midst
of
thee:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
shall
have
executed
judgments
in
her,
and
shall
be
sanctified
in
her.
For
I
will
send
into
her
pestilence
and
blood
in
her
streets;
and
the
wounded
shall
fall
in
the
midst
of
her,
with
the
sword
upon
her
on
every
side;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
there
shall
be
no
more
a
pricking
brier
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
nor
a
grieving
thorn
of
any
that
are
round
about
them,
that
did
despite
unto
them;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
Lord
GOD.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
When
I
shall
have
gathered
the
house
of
Israel
from
the
peoples
among
whom
they
are
scattered,
and
shall
be
sanctified
in
them
in
the
sight
of
the
nations,
then
shall
they
dwell
in
their
own
land
which
I
gave
my
servant
Jacob.
And
they
shall
dwell
securely
therein;
yea,
they
shall
build
houses,
and
plant
vineyards,
and
shall
dwell
securely;
when
I
have
executed
judgments
upon
all
those
that
do
them
despite
round
about
them;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
their
God.
In
the
tenth
year,
in
the
tenth
month,
in
the
twelfth
day
of
the
month,
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
set
thy
face
against
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
and
prophesy
against
him,
and
against
all
Egypt:
speak,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
the
great
dragon
that
lieth
in
the
midst
of
his
rivers,
which
hath
said,
My
river
is
mine
own,
and
I
have
made
it
for
myself.
And
I
will
put
hooks
in
thy
jaws,
and
I
will
cause
the
fish
of
thy
rivers
to
stick
unto
thy
scales;
and
I
will
bring
thee
up
out
of
the
midst
of
thy
rivers,
with
all
the
fish
of
thy
rivers
which
stick
unto
thy
scales.
And
I
will
leave
thee
thrown
into
the
wilderness,
thee
and
all
the
fish
of
thy
rivers:
thou shalt
fall
upon
the
open
field;
thou shalt
not
be
brought
together,
nor
gathered:
I
have
given
thee
for
meat
to
the
beasts
of
the
earth
and
to
the
fowls
of
the
heaven,
And
all
the
inhabitants
of
Egypt
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
because
they
have
been
a
staff
of
reed
to
the
house
of
Israel.
When
they
took
hold
of
thee
by
thy
hand,
thou
didst
break,
and
didst
rend
all
their
shoulders:
and
when
they
leaned
upon
thee,
thou
brakest,
and
madest
all
their
loins
to
be
at
a
stand.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
bring
a
sword
upon
thee,
and
will
cut
off
from
thee
man
and
beast.
And
the
land
of
Egypt
shall
be
a
desolation
and
a
waste;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD:
because
he
hath
said,
The
river
is
mine,
and
I
have
made
it.
therefore
behold,
I
am
against
thee,
and
against
thy
rivers,
and
will
make
the
land
of
Egypt
an
utter
waste
and
desolation,
from
the
tower
of Seveneh
even
unto
the
border
of
Ethiopia.
No
foot
of
man
shall
pass
through
it,
nor
foot
of
beast
shall
pass
through
it,
neither
shall
it
be
inhabited
forty
years.
And
I
will
make
the
land
of
Egypt
a
desolation
in
the
midst
of
the
countries
that
are
desolate,
and
her
cities
among
the
cities
that
are
laid
waste
shall
be
a
desolation
forty
years:
and
I
will
scatter
the
Egyptians
among
the
nations,
and
will
disperse
them
through
the
countries.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
At
the
end
of
forty
years
will
I
gather
the
Egyptians
from
the
peoples
whither
they
were
scattered:
and
I
will
bring
again
the
captivity
of
Egypt,
and
will
cause
them
to
return
into
the
land
of
Pathros,
into
the
land
of
their
birth;
and
they
shall
be
there
a
base
kingdom.
It
shall
be
the
basest
of
the
kingdoms;
neither
shall
it
any
more
lift
itself
up
above
the
nations:
and
I
will
diminish
them,
that
they
shall
no
more
rule
over
the
nations.
And
it
shall
be
no
more
the
confidence
of
the
house
of
Israel,
bringing
iniquity
to
remembrance,
when
they
turn
to
look
after
them:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
Lord
GOD.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
seven
and
twentieth
year,
in
the
first
month,
in
the
first
day
of
the
month,
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon
caused
his
army
to
serve
a
great
service
against
Tyre:
every
head
was
made
bald,
and
every
shoulder
was
peeled:
yet
had
he
no
wages,
nor
his
army,
from
Tyre,
for
the
service
that
he
had
served
against
it:
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
give
the
land
of
Egypt
unto
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon;
and
he
shall
carry
off
her
multitude,
and
take
her
spoil,
and
take
her
prey;
and
it
shall
be
the
wages
for
his
army.
I
have
given
him
the
land
of
Egypt
as
his
recompence
for
which
he
served,
because
they
wrought
for
me,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
In
that
day
will
I
cause
an
horn
to
bud
forth
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
and
I
will
give
thee
the
opening
of
the
mouth
in
the
midst
of
them;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
again
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
prophesy,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Howl
ye,
Woe
worth
the
day!
For
the
day
is
near,
even
the
day
of
the
LORD
is
near,
a
day
of
clouds;
it
shall
be
the
time
of
the
heathen.
And
a
sword
shall
come
upon
Egypt,
and
anguish
shall
be
in
Ethiopia,
when
the
slain
shall
fall
in
Egypt;
and
they
shall
take
away
her
multitude,
and
her
foundations
shall
be
broken
down.
Ethiopia,
and
Put,
and
Lud,
and
all
the
mingled
people,
and
Cub,
and
the
children
of
the
land
that
is
in
league,
shall
fall
with
them
by
the
sword.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
They
also
that
uphold
Egypt
shall
fall,
and
the
pride
of
her
power
shall
come
down:
from
the
tower
of Seveneh
shall
they
fall
in
it
by
the
sword,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
they
shall
be
desolate
in
the
midst
of
the
countries
that
are
desolate,
and
her
cities
shall
be
in
the
midst
of
the
cities
that
are
wasted.
And
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
have
set
a
fire
in
Egypt,
and
all
her
helpers
are
destroyed.
In
that
day
shall
messengers
go
forth
from
before
me
in
ships
to
make
the
careless
Ethiopians
afraid;
and
there
shall
be
anguish
upon
them,
as
in
the
day
of
Egypt;
for,
lo,
it
cometh.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
also
make
the
multitude
of
Egypt
to
cease,
by
the
hand
of
Nebuchadrezzar
king
of
Babylon.
He
and
his
people
with
him,
the
terrible
of
the
nations,
shall
be
brought
in
to
destroy
the
land;
and
they
shall
draw
their
swords
against
Egypt,
and
fill
the
land
with
the
slain.
And
I
will
make
the
rivers
dry,
and
will
sell
the
land
into
the
hand
of
evil
men;
and
I
will
make
the
land
desolate,
and
all
that
is
therein,
by
the
hand
of
strangers:
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
also
destroy
the
idols,
and
I
will
cause
the
images
to
cease
from
Noph;
and
there
shall
be
no
more
a
prince
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt:
and
I
will
put
a
fear
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
I
will
make
Pathros
desolate,
and
will
set
a
fire
in
Zoan,
and
will
execute
judgments
in
No.
And
I
will
pour
my
fury
upon
Sin,
the
strong
hold
of
Egypt;
and
I
will
cut
off
the
multitude
of
No.
And
I
will
set
a
fire
in
Egypt;
Sin
shall
be
in
great
anguish,
and
No
shall
be
broken
up:
and
Noph
shall
have
adversaries
in
the
day
time.
The
young
men
of
Aven
and
of
Pi-beseth
shall
fall
by
the
sword:
and
these
cities
shall
go
into
captivity.
At
Tehaphnehes
also
the
day
shall
withdraw
itself,
when
I
shall
break
there
the
yokes
of
Egypt,
and
the
pride
of
her
power
shall
cease
in
her:
as
for
her,
a
cloud
shall
cover
her,
and
her
daughters
shall
go
into
captivity.
Thus
will
I
execute
judgments
in
Egypt:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
eleventh
year,
in
the
first
month,
in
the
seventh
day
of
the
month,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
I
have
broken
the
arm
of
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt;
and,
lo,
it
hath
not
been
bound
up
to
apply
healing
medicines,
to
put
a
roller
to
bind
it,
that
it
be
strong
to
hold
the
sword.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
and
will
break
his
arms,
the
strong,
and
that
which
was
broken;
and
I
will
cause
the
sword
to
fall
out
of
his
hand.
And
I
will
scatter
the
Egyptians
among
the
nations,
and
will
disperse
them
through
the
countries.
And
I
will
strengthen
the
arms
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
put
my
sword
in
his
hand:
but
I
will
break
the
arms
of
Pharaoh,
and
he
shall
groan
before
him
with
the
groanings
of
a
deadly
wounded
man.
And
I
will
hold
up
the
arms
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
the
arms
of
Pharaoh
shall
fall
down;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
shall
put
my
sword
into
the
hand
of
the
king
of
Babylon,
and
he
shall
stretch
it
out
upon
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
I
will
scatter
the
Egyptians
among
the
nations,
and
disperse
them
through
the
countries;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
eleventh
year,
in
the
third
month,
in
the
first
day
of
the
month,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
say
unto
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
and
to
his
multitude;
Whom
art
thou
like
in
thy
greatness?
Behold,
the
Assyrian
was
a
cedar
in
Lebanon
with
fair
branches,
and
with
a
shadowing
shroud,
and
of
an
high
stature;
and
his
top
was
among
the
thick
boughs.
The
waters
nourished
him,
the
deep
made
him
to
grow:
her
rivers
ran
round
about
her
plantation;
and
she
sent
out
her
channels
unto
all
the
trees
of
the
field.
Therefore
his
stature
was
exalted
above
all
the
trees
of
the
field:
and
his
boughs
were
multiplied,
and
his
branches
became
long
by
reason
of
many
waters,
when
he
shot
them
forth.
All
the
fowls
of
heaven
made
their
nests
in
his
boughs,
and
under
his
branches
did
all
the
beasts
of
the
field
bring
forth
their
young,
and
under
his
shadow
dwelt
all
great
nations.
Thus
was
he
fair
in
his
greatness,
in
the
length
of
his
branches:
for
his
root
was
by
many
waters.
The
cedars
in
the
garden
of
God
could
not
hide
him:
the
fir
trees
were
not
like
his
boughs,
and
the
plane
trees
were
not
as
his
branches;
nor
was
any
tree
in
the
garden
of
God
like
unto
him
in
his
beauty.
I
made
him
fair
by
the
multitude
of
his
branches:
so
that
all
the
trees
of
Eden,
that
were
in
the
garden
of
God,
envied
him.
Therefore
thus
said
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
thou
art
exalted
in
stature,
and
he
hath
set
his
top
among
the
thick
boughs,
and
his
heart
is
lifted
up
in
his
height;
I
will
even
deliver
him
into
the
hand
of
the
mighty
one
of
the
nations;
he
shall
surely
deal
with
him:
I
have
driven
him
out
for
his
wickedness.
And
strangers,
the
terrible
of
the
nations,
have
cut
him
off,
and
have
left
him:
upon
the
mountains
and
in
all
the
valleys
his
branches
are
fallen,
and
his
boughs
are
broken
by
all
the watercourses
of
the
land;
and
all
the
peoples
of
the
earth
are
gone
down
from
his
shadow,
and
have
left
him.
Upon
his
ruin
all
the
fowls
of
the
heaven
shall
dwell,
and
all
the
beasts
of
the
field
shall
be
upon
his
branches:
to
the
end
that
none
of
all
the
trees
by
the
waters
exalt
themselves
in
their
stature,
neither
set
their
top
among
the
thick
boughs,
nor
that
their
mighty
ones
stand
up
in
their
height,
even
all
that
drink
water:
for
they
are
all
delivered
unto
death,
to
the
nether
parts
of
the
earth,
in
the
midst
of
the
children
of
men,
with
them
that
go
down
to
the
pit.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
In
the
day
when
he
went
down
to
hell
I
caused
a
mourning:
I
covered
the
deep
for
him,
and
I
restrained
the
rivers
thereof,
and
the
great
waters
were
stayed:
and
I
caused
Lebanon
to
mourn
for
him,
and
all
the
trees
of
the
field
fainted
for
him.
I
made
the
nations
to
shake
at
the
sound
of
his
fall,
when
I
cast
him
down
to
hell
with
them
that
descend
into
the
pit:
and
all
the
trees
of
Eden,
the
choice
and
best
of
Lebanon,
all
that
drink
water,
were
comforted
in
the
nether
parts
of
the
earth.
They
also
went
down
into
hell
with
him
unto
them
that
be
slain
by
the
sword;
yea,
they
that
were
his
arm,
that
dwelt
under
his
shadow
in
the
midst
of
the
nations.
To
whom
art
thou
thus
like
in
glory
and
in
greatness
among
the
trees
of
Eden?
yet shalt
thou
be
brought
down
with
the
trees
of
Eden
unto
the
nether
parts
of
the
earth:
thou shalt
lie
in
the
midst
of
the
uncircumcised,
with
them
that
be
slain
by
the
sword.
This
is
Pharaoh
and
all
his
multitude,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
twelfth
year,
in
the
twelfth
month,
in
the
first
day
of
the
month,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
take
up
a
lamentation
for
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt,
and
say
unto
him,
Thou wast
likened
unto
a
young
lion
of
the
nations:
yet
art
thou
as
a
dragon
in
the
seas;
and
thou
brakest
forth
with
thy
rivers,
and
troubledst
the
waters
with
thy
feet,
and
fouledst
their
rivers.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
will
spread
out
my
net
over
thee
with
a
company
of
many
peoples;
and
they
shall
bring
thee
up
in
my
net.
And
I
will
leave
thee
upon
the
land,
I
will
cast
thee
forth
upon
the
open
field,
and
will
cause
all
the
fowls
of
the
heaven
to
settle
upon
thee,
and
I
will
satisfy
the
beasts
of
the
whole
earth
with
thee.
And
I
will
lay
thy
flesh
upon
the
mountains,
and
fill
the
valleys
with
thy
height.
I
will
also
water
with
thy
blood
the
land
wherein
thou
swimmest,
even
to
the
mountains;
and
the watercourses
shall
be
full
of
thee.
And
when
I
shall
extinguish
thee,
I
will
cover
the
heaven,
and
make
the
stars
thereof
dark;
I
will
cover
the
sun
with
a
cloud,
and
the
moon
shall
not
give
her
light.
All
the
bright
lights
of
heaven
will
I
make
dark
over
thee,
and
set
darkness
upon
thy
land,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
I
will
also
vex
the
hearts
of
many
peoples,
when
I
shall
bring
thy
destruction
among
the
nations,
into
the
countries
which
thou
hast
not
known.
Yea,
I
will
make
many
peoples
amazed
at
thee,
and
their
kings
shall
be
horribly
afraid
for
thee,
when
I
shall
brandish
my
sword
before
them;
and
they
shall
tremble
at
every
moment,
every
man
for
his
own
life,
in
the
day
of
thy
fall.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
The
sword
of
the
king
of
Babylon
shall
come
upon
thee.
By
the
swords
of
the
mighty
will
I
cause
thy
multitude
to
fall;
the
terrible
of
the
nations
are
they
all:
and
they
shall
spoil
the
pride
of
Egypt,
and
all
the
multitude
thereof
shall
be
destroyed.
I
will
destroy
also
all
the
beasts
thereof
from
beside
many
waters;
neither
shall
the
foot
of
man
trouble
them
any
more,
nor
the
hoofs
of
beasts
trouble
them.
Then
will
I
make
their
waters
clear,
and
cause
their
rivers
to
run
like
oil,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
When
I
shall
make
the
land
of
Egypt
desolate
and
waste,
a
land
destitute
of
that
whereof
it
was
full,
when
I
shall
smite
all
them
that
dwell
therein,
then
shall
they
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
This
is
the
lamentation
wherewith
they
shall
lament;
the
daughters
of
the
nations
shall
lament
therewith:
for
Egypt,
and
for
all
her
multitude,
shall
they
lament
therewith,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
It
came
to
pass
also
in
the
twelfth
year,
in
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
month,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
wail
for
the
multitude
of
Egypt,
and
cast
them
down,
even
her,
and
the
daughters
of
the
famous
nations,
unto
the
nether
parts
of
the
earth,
with
them
that
go
down
into
the
pit.
Whom
dost
thou
pass
in
beauty?
go
down,
and
be
thou
laid
with
the
uncircumcised.
They
shall
fall
in
the
midst
of
them
that
are
slain
by
the
sword:
she
is
delivered
to
the
sword:
draw
her
away
and
all
her
multitudes.
The
strong
among
the
mighty
shall
speak
to
him
out
of
the
midst
of
hell
with
them
that
help
him:
they
are
gone
down,
they
lie
still,
even
the
uncircumcised,
slain
by
the
sword.
Asshur
is
there
and
all
her
company;
his
graves
are
round
about
him:
all
of
them
slain,
fallen
by
the
sword:
whose
graves
are
set
in
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
pit,
and
her
company
is
round
about
her
grave:
all
of
them
slain,
fallen
by
the
sword,
which
caused
terror
in
the
land
of
the
living.
There
is
Elam
and
all
her
multitude
round
about
her
grave:
all
of
them
slain,
fallen
by
the
sword,
which
are
gone
down
uncircumcised
into
the
nether
parts
of
the
earth,
which
caused
their
terror
in
the
land
of
the
living,
and
have
borne
their
shame
with
them
that
go
down
to
the
pit.
They
have
set
her
a
bed
in
the
midst
of
the
slain
with
all
her
multitude;
her
graves
are
round
about
her:
all
of
them
uncircumcised,
slain
by
the
sword;
for
their
terror
was
caused
in
the
land
of
the
living,
and
they
have
borne
their
shame
with
them
that
go
down
to
the
pit:
he
is
put
in
the
midst
of
them
that
be
slain.
There
is
Meshech,
Tubal,
and
all
her
multitude;
her
graves
are
round
about
her:
all
of
them
uncircumcised,
slain
by
the
sword;
for
they
caused
their
terror
in
the
land
of
the
living.
And
they
shall
not
lie
with
the
mighty
that
are
fallen
of
the
uncircumcised,
which
are
gone
down
to
hell
with
their
weapons
of
war,
and
have
laid
their
swords
under
their
heads,
and
their
iniquities
are
upon
their
bones;
for
they
were
the
terror
of
the
mighty
in
the
land
of
the
living.
But
thou shalt
be
broken
in
the
midst
of
the
uncircumcised,
and shalt
lie
with
them
that
are
slain
by
the
sword.
There
is
Edom,
her
kings
and
all
her
princes,
which
in
their
might
are
laid
with
them
that
are
slain
by
the
sword:
they
shall
lie
with
the
uncircumcised,
and
with
them
that
go
down
to
the
pit.
There
be
the
princes
of
the
north,
all
of
them,
and
all
the
Zidonians,
which
are
gone
down
with
the
slain;
in
the
terror
which
they
caused
by
their
might
they
are
ashamed;
and
they
lie
uncircumcised
with
them
that
are
slain
by
the
sword,
and
bear
their
shame
with
them
that
go
down
to
the
pit.
Pharaoh
shall
see
them,
and
shall
be
comforted
over
all
his
multitude:
even
Pharaoh
and
all
his
army,
slain
by
the
sword,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
For
I
have
put
his
terror
in
the
land
of
the
living:
and
he
shall
be
laid
in
the
midst
of
the
uncircumcised,
with
them
that
are
slain
by
the
sword,
even
Pharaoh
and
all
his
multitude,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
speak
to
the
children
of
thy
people,
and
say
unto
them,
When
I
bring
the
sword
upon
a
land,
if
the
people
of
the
land
take
a
man
from
among
them,
and
set
him
for
their
watchman:
if,
when
he
seeth
the
sword
come
upon
the
land,
he
blow
the
trumpet,
and
warn
the
people;
then
whosoever
heareth
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
and
taketh
not
warning,
if
the
sword
come,
and
take
him
away,
his
blood
shall
be
upon
his
own
head.
He
heard
the
sound
of
the
trumpet,
and
took
not
warning;
his
blood
shall
be
upon
him:
whereas
if
he
had
taken
warning
he
should
have
delivered
his
soul.
But
if
the
watchman
see
the
sword
come,
and
blow
not
the
trumpet,
and
the
people
be
not
warned,
and
the
sword
come,
and
take
any
person
from
among
them;
he
is
taken
away
in
his
iniquity,
but
his
blood
will
I
require
at
the
watchman’s
hand.
So
thou,
son
of
man,
I
have
set
thee
a
watchman
unto
the
house
of
Israel;
therefore
hear
the
word
at
my
mouth,
and
give
them
warning
from
me.
When
I
say
unto
the
wicked,
O
wicked
man,
thou shalt
surely
die,
and
thou
dost
not
speak
to
warn
the
wicked
from
his
way;
that
wicked
man
shall
die
in
his
iniquity,
but
his
blood
will
I
require
at
thine
hand.
Nevertheless,
if
thou
warn
the
wicked
of
his
way
to
turn
from
it,
and
he
turn
not
from
his
way;
he
shall
die
in
his
iniquity,
but
thou
hast
delivered
thy
soul.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
say
unto
the
house
of
Israel:
Thus
ye
speak,
saying,
Our
transgressions
and
our
sins
are
upon
us,
and
we
pine
away
in
them;
how
then
should
we
live?
Say
unto
them,
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
I
have
no
pleasure
in
the
death
of
the
wicked;
but
that
the
wicked
turn
from
his
way
and
live:
turn
ye,
turn
ye
from
your
evil
ways;
for
why
will
ye
die,
O
house
of
Israel?
And
thou,
son
of
man,
say
unto
the
children
of
thy
people,
The
righteousness
of
the
righteous
shall
not
deliver
him
in
the
day
of
his
transgression;
and
as
for
the
wickedness
of
the
wicked,
he
shall
not
fall
thereby
in
the
day
that
he
turneth
from
his
wickedness:
neither
shall
he
that
is
righteous
be
able
to
live
thereby
in
the
day
that
he
sinneth.
When
I
say
to
the
righteous,
that
he
shall
surely
live;
if
he
trust
to
his
righteousness,
and
commit
iniquity,
none
of
his
righteous
deeds
shall
be
remembered;
but
in
his
iniquity
that
he
hath
committed,
therein
shall
he
die.
Again,
when
I
say
unto
the
wicked,
Thou shalt
surely
die;
if
he
turn
from
his
sin,
and
do
that
which
is
lawful
and
right;
if
the
wicked
restore
the
pledge,
give
again
that
he
had
taken
by
robbery,
walk
in
the
statutes
of
life,
committing
no
iniquity;
he
shall
surely
live,
he
shall
not
die.
None
of
his
sins
that
he
hath
committed
shall
be
remembered
against
him:
he
hath
done
that
which
is
lawful
and
right;
he
shall
surely
live.
Yet
the
children
of
thy
people
say,
The
way
of
the
Lord
is
not
equal:
but
as
for
them,
their
way
is
not
equal.
When
the
righteous
turneth
from
his
righteousness,
and
committeth
iniquity,
he
shall
even
die
therein.
And
when
the
wicked
turneth
from
his
wickedness,
and
doeth
that
which
is
lawful
and
right,
he
shall
live
thereby.
Yet
ye
say,
The
way
of
the
Lord
is
not
equal.
O
house
of
Israel,
I
will
judge
you
every
one
after
his
ways.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
twelfth
year
of
our
captivity,
in
the
tenth
month,
in
the
fifth
day
of
the
month,
that
one
that
had
escaped
out
of
Jerusalem
came
unto
me,
saying,
The
city
is
smitten.
Now
the
hand
of
the
LORD
had
been
upon
me
in
the
evening,
afore
he
that
was
escaped
came;
and
he
had
opened
my
mouth,
until
he
came
to
me
in
the
morning;
and
my
mouth
was
opened,
and
I
was
no
more
dumb.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
they
that
inhabit
those
waste
places
in
the
land
of
Israel
speak,
saying,
Abraham
was
one,
and
he
inherited
the
land:
but
we
are
many;
the
land
is
given
us
for
inheritance.
Wherefore
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Ye
eat
with
the
blood,
and
lift
up
your
eyes
unto
your
idols,
and
shed
blood:
and
shall
ye
possess
the
land?
Ye
stand
upon
your
sword,
ye
work
abomination,
and
ye
defile
every
one
his
neighbour’s
wife:
and
shall
ye
possess
the
land?
Thus shalt
thou
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
As
I
live,
surely
they
that
are
in
the
waste
places
shall
fall
by
the
sword,
and
him
that
is
in
the
open
field
will
I
give
to
the
beasts
to
be
devoured,
and
they
that
be
in
the
strong
holds
and
in
the
caves
shall
die
of
the
pestilence.
And
I
will
make
the
land
a
desolation
and
an
astonishment,
and
the
pride
of
her
power
shall
cease;
and
the
mountains
of
Israel
shall
be
desolate,
that
none
shall
pass
through.
Then
shall
they
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
have
made
the
land
a
desolation
and
an
astonishment,
because
of
all
their
abominations
which
they
have
committed.
And
as
for
thee,
son
of
man,
the
children
of
thy
people
talk
of
thee
by
the
walls
and
in
the
doors
of
the
houses,
and
speak
one
to
another,
everyone
to
his
brother,
saying,
Come,
I
pray
you,
and
hear
what
is
the
word
that
cometh
forth
from
the
LORD.
And
they
come
unto
thee
as
the
people
cometh,
and
they
sit
before
thee
as
my
people,
and
they
hear
thy
words,
but
do
them
not:
for
with
their
mouth
they
shew
much
love,
but
their
heart
goeth
after
their
gain.
And,
lo,
thou
art
unto
them
as
a
very
lovely
song
of
one
that
hath
a
pleasant
voice,
and
can
play
well
on
an
instrument:
for
they
hear
thy
words,
but
they
do
them
not.
And
when
this
cometh
to
pass, (behold,
it
cometh,)
then
shall
they
know
that
a
prophet
hath
been
among
them.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
prophesy
against
the
shepherds
of
Israel,
prophesy,
and
say
unto
them,
even
to
the
shepherds,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Woe
unto
the
shepherds
of
Israel
that
do
feed
themselves!
should
not
the
shepherds
feed
the
sheep?
Ye
eat
the
fat,
and
ye
clothe
you
with
the
wool,
ye
kill
the
fatlings;
but
ye
feed
not
the
sheep.
The
diseased
have
ye
not
strengthened,
neither
have
ye
healed
that
which
was
sick,
neither
have
ye
bound
up
that
which
was
broken,
neither
have
ye
brought
again
that
which
was
driven
away,
neither
have
ye
sought
that
which
was
lost;
but
with
force
and
with
rigour
have
ye
ruled
over
them.
And
they
were
scattered,
because
there
was
no
shepherd:
and
they
became
meat
to
all
the
beasts
of
the
field,
and
were
scattered.
My
sheep
wandered
through
all
the
mountains,
and
upon
every
high
hill:
yea,
my
sheep
were
scattered
upon
all
the
face
of
the
earth;
and
there
was
none
that
did
search
or
seek
after
them.
Therefore,
ye
shepherds,
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD:
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
surely
forasmuch
as
my
sheep
became
a
prey,
and
my
sheep
became
meat
to
all
the
beasts
of
the
field,
because
there
was
no
shepherd,
neither
did
my
shepherds
search
for
my
sheep,
but
the
shepherds
fed
themselves,
and
fed
not
my
sheep;
therefore,
ye
shepherds,
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD;
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
the
shepherds;
and
I
will
require
my
sheep
at
their
hand,
and
cause
them
to
cease
from
feeding
the
sheep;
neither
shall
the
shepherds
feed
themselves
any
more;
and
I
will
deliver
my
sheep
from
their
mouth,
that
they
may
not
be
meat
for
them.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
myself,
even
I,
will
search
for
my
sheep,
and
will
seek
them
out.
As
a
shepherd
seeketh
out
his
flock
in
the
day
that
he
is
among
his
sheep
that
are
scattered
abroad,
so
will
I
seek
out
my
sheep;
and
I
will
deliver
them
out
of
all
places
whither
they
have
been
scattered
in
the
cloudy
and
dark
day.
And
I
will
bring
them
out
from
the
peoples,
and
gather
them
from
the
countries,
and
will
bring
them
into
their
own
land;
and
I
will
feed
them
upon
the
mountains
of
Israel,
by
the watercourses,
and
in
all
the
inhabited
places
of
the
country.
I
will
feed
them
with
good
pasture,
and
upon
the
mountains
of
the
height
of
Israel
shall
their
fold
be:
there
shall
they
lie
down
in
a
good
fold,
and
on
fat
pasture
shall
they
feed
upon
the
mountains
of
Israel.
I
myself
will
feed
my
sheep,
and
I
will
cause
them
to
lie
down,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
I
will
seek
that
which
was
lost,
and
will
bring
again
that
which
was
driven
away,
and
will
bind
up
that
which
was
broken,
and
will
strengthen
that
which
was
sick:
and
the
fat
and
the
strong
I
will
destroy;
I
will
feed
them
in
judgment.
And
as
for
you,
O
my
flock,
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
judge
between
cattle
and
cattle,
as
well
the
rams
as
the he-goats.
Seemeth
it
a
small
thing
unto
you
to
have
fed
upon
the
good
pasture,
but
ye
must
tread
down
with
your
feet
the
residue
of
your
pasture?
and
to
have
drunk
of
the
clear
waters,
but
ye
must
foul
the
residue
with
your
feet?
And
as
for
my
sheep,
they
eat
that
which
ye
have
trodden
with
your
feet,
and
they
drink
that
which
ye
have
fouled
with
your
feet.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
unto
them:
Behold,
I,
even
I,
judge
between
the
fat
cattle
and
the
lean
cattle.
Because
ye
thrust
with
side
and
with
shoulder,
and
push
all
the
diseased
with
your
horns,
till
ye
have
scattered
them
abroad;
therefore
will
I
save
my
flock,
and
they
shall
no
more
be
a
prey;
and
I
will
judge
between
cattle
and
cattle.
And
I
will
set
up
one
shepherd
over
them,
and
he
shall
feed
them,
even
my
servant
David;
he
shall
feed
them,
and
he
shall
be
their
shepherd.
And
I
the
LORD
will
be
their
God,
and
my
servant
David
prince
among
them;
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it.
And
I
will
make
with
them
a
covenant
of
peace,
and
will
cause
evil
beasts
to
cease
out
of
the
land:
and
they
shall
dwell
securely
in
the
wilderness,
and
sleep
in
the
woods.
And
I
will
make
them
and
the
places
round
about
my
hill
a
blessing;
and
I
will
cause
the
shower
to
come
down
in
its
season;
there
shall
be
showers
of
blessing.
And
the
tree
of
the
field
shall
yield
its
fruit,
and
the
earth
shall
yield
her
increase,
and
they
shall
be
secure
in
their
land;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
have
broken
the
bars
of
their
yoke,
and
have
delivered
them
out
of
the
hand
of
those
that
served
themselves
of
them.
And
they
shall
no
more
be
a
prey
to
the
heathen,
neither
shall
the
beast
of
the
earth
devour
them;
but
they
shall
dwell
securely,
and
none
shall
make
them
afraid.
And
I
will
raise
up
unto
them
a
plantation
for
renown,
and
they
shall
be
no
more
consumed
with
famine
in
the
land,
neither
bear
the
shame
of
the
heathen
any
more.
And
they
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
their
God
am
with
them,
and
that
they,
the
house
of
Israel,
are
my
people,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
ye
my
sheep,
the
sheep
of
my
pasture,
are
men,
and
I
am
your
God,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
set
thy
face
against
mount
Seir,
and
prophesy
against
it,
and
say
unto
it,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
O
mount
Seir,
and
I
will
stretch
out
mine
hand
against
thee,
and
I
will
make
thee
a
desolation
and
an
astonishment.
I
will
lay
thy
cities
waste,
and
thou shalt
be
desolate;
and
thou shalt
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Because
thou
hast
had
a
perpetual
enmity,
and
hast
given
over
the
children
of
Israel
to
the
power
of
the
sword
in
the
time
of
their
calamity,
in
the
time
of
the
iniquity
of
the
end:
therefore,
as
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
I
will
prepare
thee
unto
blood,
and
blood
shall
pursue
thee:
sith
thou
hast
not
hated
blood,
therefore
blood
shall
pursue
thee.
Thus
will
I
make
mount
Seir
an
astonishment
and
a
desolation;
and
I
will
cut
off
from
it
him
that
passeth
through
and
him
that
returneth.
And
I
will
fill
his
mountains
with
his
slain:
in
thy
hills
and
in
thy
valleys
and
in
all
thy watercourses
shall
they
fall
that
are
slain
with
the
sword.
I
will
make
thee
perpetual
desolations,
and
thy
cities
shall
not
be
inhabited:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Because
thou
hast
said,
These
two
nations
and
these
two
countries
shall
be
mine,
and
we
will
possess
it;
whereas
the
LORD
was
there:
therefore,
as
I
live,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
I
will
do
according
to
thine
anger,
and
according
to
thine
envy
which
thou
hast
shewed
out
of
thy
hatred
against
them;
and
I
will
make
myself
known
among
them,
when
I
shall
judge
thee.
And
thou shalt
know
that
I
the
LORD
have
heard
all
thy
blasphemies
which
thou
hast
spoken
against
the
mountains
of
Israel,
saying,
They
are
laid
desolate,
they
are
given
us
to
devour.
And
ye
have
magnified
yourselves
against
me
with
your
mouth,
and
have
multiplied
your
words
against
me:
I
have
heard
it.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
When
the
whole
earth
rejoiceth,
I
will
make
thee
desolate.
As
thou
didst
rejoice
over
the
inheritance
of
the
house
of
Israel,
because
it
was
desolate,
so
will
I
do
unto
thee:
thou shalt
be
desolate,
O
mount
Seir,
and
all
Edom,
even
all
of
it:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
prophesy
unto
the
mountains
of
Israel,
and
say,
Ye
mountains
of
Israel,
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
the
enemy
hath
said
against
you,
Aha!
and,
The
ancient
high
places
are
ours
in
possession:
therefore
prophesy,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because,
even
because
they
have
made
you
desolate,
and
swallowed
you
up
on
every
side,
that
ye
might
be
a
possession
unto
the
residue
of
the
nations,
and
ye
are
taken
up
in
the
lips
of
talkers,
and
the
evil
report
of
the
people:
therefore,
ye
mountains
of
Israel,
hear
the
word
of
the
Lord
GOD;
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
to
the
mountains
and
to
the
hills,
to
the watercourses
and
to
the
valleys,
to
the
desolate
wastes
and
to
the
cities
that
are
forsaken,
which
are
become
a
prey
and
derision
to
the
residue
of
the
nations
that
are
round
about:
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Surely
in
the
fire
of
my
jealousy
have
I
spoken
against
the
residue
of
the
nations,
and
against
all
Edom,
which
have
appointed
my
land
unto
themselves
for
a
possession
with
the
joy
of
all
their
heart,
with
despite
of
soul,
to
cast
it
out
for
a
prey:
Therefore
prophesy
concerning
the
land
of
Israel,
and
say
unto
the
mountains
and
to
the
hills,
to
the watercourses
and
to
the
valleys,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
have
spoken
in
my
jealousy
and
in
my
fury,
because
ye
have
borne
the
shame
of
the
heathen:
therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
have
lifted
up
mine
hand,
saying,
Surely
the
heathen
that
are
round
about
you,
they
shall
bear
their
shame.
But
ye,
O
mountains
of
Israel,
ye
shall
shoot
forth
your
branches,
and
yield
your
fruit
to
my
people
Israel;
for
they
are
at
hand
to
come.
For,
behold,
I
am
for
you,
and
I
will
turn
unto
you,
and
ye
shall
be
tilled
and
sown:
and
I
will
multiply
men
upon
you,
all
the
house
of
Israel,
even
all
of
it:
and
the
cities
shall
be
inhabited,
and
the
waste
places
shall
be
builded:
and
I
will
multiply
upon
you
man
and
beast;
and
they
shall
increase,
and
be
fruitful:
and
I
will
cause
you
to
be
inhabited
after
your
former
estate,
and
will
do
better
unto
you
than
at
your
beginnings:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
Yea,
I
will
cause
men
to
walk
upon
you,
even
my
people
Israel;
and
they
shall
possess
thee,
and
thou shalt
be
their
inheritance,
and
thou shalt
no
more
henceforth
bereave
them
of
children.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Because
they
say
unto
you,
Thou
land
art
a
devourer
of
men,
and
hast
been
a bereaver
of
thy
nation;
therefore
thou shalt
devour
men
no
more,
neither
bereave
thy
nation
any
more,
saith
the
Lord
GOD;
neither
will
I
let
thee
hear
any
more
the
shame
of
the
heathen,
neither shalt
thou
bear
the
reproach
of
the
peoples
any
more,
neither shalt
thou
cause
thy
nation
to
stumble
any
more,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
when
the
house
of
Israel
dwelt
in
their
own
land,
they
defiled
it
by
their
way
and
by
their
doings:
their
way
before
me
was
as
the
uncleanness
of
a
woman
in
her
separation.
Wherefore
I
poured
out
my
fury
upon
them
for
the
blood
which
they
had
poured
out
upon
the
land,
and
because
they
had
defiled
it
with
their
idols:
and
I
scattered
them
among
the
nations,
and
they
were
dispersed
through
the
countries:
according
to
their
way
and
according
to
their
doings
I
judged
them.
And
when
they
came
unto
the
nations,
whither
they
went,
they
profaned
my
holy
name;
in
that
men
said
of
them,
These
are
the
people
of
the
LORD,
and
are
gone
forth
out
of
his
land.
But
I
had
pity
for
mine
holy
name,
which
the
house
of
Israel
had
profaned
among
the
nations,
whither
they
went.
Therefore
say
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
I
do
not
this
for
your
sake,
O
house
of
Israel,
but
for
mine
holy
name,
which
ye
have
profaned
among
the
nations,
whither
ye
went.
And
I
will
sanctify
my
great
name,
which
hath
been
profaned
among
the
nations,
which
ye
have
profaned
in
the
midst
of
them;
and
the
nations
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
when
I
shall
be
sanctified
in
you
before
their
eyes.
For
I
will
take
you
from
among
the
nations,
and
gather
you
out
of
all
the
countries,
and
will
bring
you
into
your
own
land.
And
I
will
sprinkle
clean
water
upon
you,
and
ye
shall
be
clean:
from
all
your
filthiness,
and
from
all
your
idols,
will
I
cleanse
you.
A
new
heart
also
will
I
give
you,
and
a
new
spirit
will
I
put
within
you:
and
I
will
take
away
the
stony
heart
out
of
your
flesh,
and
I
will
give
you
an
heart
of
flesh.
And
I
will
put
my
spirit
within
you,
and
cause
you
to
walk
in
my
statutes,
and
ye
shall
keep
my
judgments,
and
do
them.
And
ye
shall
dwell
in
the
land
that
I
gave
to
your
fathers;
and
ye
shall
be
my
people,
and
I
will
be
your
God.
And
I
will
save
you
from
all
your
uncleannesses:
and
I
will
call
for
the
corn,
and
will
multiply
it,
and
lay
no
famine
upon
you.
And
I
will
multiply
the
fruit
of
the
tree,
and
the
increase
of
the
field,
that
ye
shall
receive
no
more
the
reproach
of
famine
among
the
nations.
Then
shall
ye
remember
your
evil
ways,
and
your
doings
that
were
not
good;
and
ye
shall
loathe
yourselves
in
your
own
sight
for
your
iniquities
and
for
your
abominations.
Not
for
your
sake
do
I
this,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
be
it
known
unto
you:
be
ashamed
and
confounded
for
your
ways,
O
house
of
Israel.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
In
the
day
that
I
cleanse
you
from
all
your
iniquities,
I
will
cause
the
cities
to
be
inhabited,
and
the
waste
places
shall
be
builded.
And
the
land
that
was
desolate
shall
be
tilled,
whereas
it
was
a
desolation
in
the
sight
of
all
that
passed
by.
And
they
shall
say,
This
land
that
was
desolate
is
become
like
the
garden
of
Eden;
and
the
waste
and
desolate
and
ruined
cities
are
fenced
and
inhabited.
Then
the
nations
that
are
left
round
about
you
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
have
builded
the
ruined
places,
and
planted
that
which
was
desolate:
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it,
and
I
will
do
it.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
For
this
moreover
will
I
be
inquired
of
by
the
house
of
Israel;
to
do
it
for
them;
I
will
increase
them
with
men
like
a
flock.
As
the
flock
for
sacrifice,
as
the
flock
of
Jerusalem
in
her
appointed
feasts;
so
shall
the
waste
cities
be
filled
with
flocks
of
men:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
The
hand
of
the
LORD
was
upon
me,
and
he
carried
me
out
in
the
spirit
of
the
LORD,
and
set
me
down
in
the
midst
of
the
valley;
and
it
was
full
of
bones;
And
he
caused
me
to
pass
by
them
round
about:
and
behold,
there
were
very
many
in
the
open
valley;
and
lo,
they
were
very
dry.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
can
these
bones
live?
And
I
answered,
O
Lord
GOD,
thou
knowest.
Again
he
said
unto
me,
Prophesy
over
these
bones,
and
say
unto
them,
O
ye
dry
bones,
hear
the
word
of
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
unto
these
bones:
Behold,
I
will
cause
breath
to
enter
into
you,
and
ye
shall
live.
And
I
will
lay
sinews
upon
you,
and
will
bring
up
flesh
upon
you,
and
cover
you
with
skin,
and
put
breath
in
you,
and
ye
shall
live;
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
So
I
prophesied
as
I
was
commanded:
and
as
I
prophesied,
there
was
a
noise,
and
behold
an
earthquake,
and
the
bones
came
together,
bone
to
his
bone.
And
I
beheld,
and
lo,
there
were
sinews
upon
them,
and
flesh
came
up,
and
skin
covered
them
above:
but
there
was
no
breath
in
them.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
Prophesy
unto
the
wind,
prophesy,
son
of
man,
and
say
to
the
wind,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Come
from
the
four
winds,
O
breath,
and
breathe
upon
these
slain,
that
they
may
live.
So
I
prophesied
as
he
commanded
me;
and
the
breath
came
into
them,
and
they
lived,
and
stood
up
upon
their
feet,
an
exceeding
great
army.
Then
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
these
bones
are
the
whole
house
of
Israel:
behold,
they
say,
Our
bones
are
dried
up,
and
our
hope
is
lost;
we
are
clean
cut
off.
Therefore
prophesy,
and
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
open
your
graves,
and
cause
you
to
come
up
out
of
your
graves,
O
my
people;
and
I
will
bring
you
into
the
land
of
Israel.
And
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
when
I
have
opened
your
graves,
and
caused
you
to
come
up
out
of
your
graves,
O
my
people.
And
I
will
put
my
spirit
in
you,
and
ye
shall
live,
and
I
will
place
you
in
your
own
land:
and
ye
shall
know
that
I
the
LORD
have
spoken
it,
and
performed
it,
saith
the
LORD.
The
word
of
the
LORD
came
again
unto
me,
saying,
And
thou,
son
of
man,
take
thee
one
stick,
and
write
upon
it,
For
Judah,
and
for
the
children
of
Israel
his
companions:
then
take
another
stick,
and
write
upon
it,
For
Joseph,
the
stick
of
Ephraim,
and
for
all
the
house
of
Israel
his
companions:
and
join
them
for
thee
one
to
another
into
one
stick,
that
they
may
become
one
in
thine
hand.
And
when
the
children
of
thy
people
shall
speak
unto
thee,
saying,
Wilt
thou
not
shew
us
what
thou meanest
by
these?
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
take
the
stick
of
Joseph,
which
is
in
the
hand
of
Ephraim,
and
the
tribes
of
Israel
his
companions;
and
I
will
put
them
with
it,
even
with
the
stick
of
Judah,
and
make
them
one
stick,
and
they
shall
be
one
in
mine
hand.
And
the
sticks
whereon
thou
writest
shall
be
in
thine
hand
before
their
eyes.
And
say
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
will
take
the
children
of
Israel
from
among
the
nations,
whither
they
be
gone,
and
will
gather
them
on
every
side,
and
bring
them
into
their
own
land:
and
I
will
make
them
one
nation
in
the
land,
upon
the
mountains
of
Israel;
and
one
king
shall
be
king
to
them
all:
and
they
shall
be
no
more
two
nations,
neither
shall
they
be
divided
into
two
kingdoms
any
more
at
all:
neither
shall
they
defile
themselves
any
more
with
their
idols,
nor
with
their
detestable
things,
nor
with
any
of
their
transgressions:
but
I
will
save
them
out
of
all
their
dwelling
places,
wherein
they
have
sinned,
and
will
cleanse
them:
so
shall
they
be
my
people,
and
I
will
be
their
God.
And
my
servant
David
shall
be
king
over
them;
and
they
all
shall
have
one
shepherd:
they
shall
also
walk
in
my
judgments,
and
observe
my
statutes,
and
do
them.
And
they
shall
dwell
in
the
land
that
I
have
given
unto
Jacob
my
servant,
wherein
your
fathers
dwelt;
and
they
shall
dwell
therein,
they,
and
their
children,
and
their
children’s
children,
for
ever:
and
David
my
servant
shall
be
their
prince
for
ever.
Moreover
I
will
make
a
covenant
of
peace
with
them:
it
shall
be
an
everlasting
covenant
with
them:
and
I
will
place
them,
and
multiply
them,
and
will
set
my
sanctuary
in
the
midst
of
them
for
evermore.
My
tabernacle
also
shall
be
with
them;
and
I
will
be
their
God,
and
they
shall
be
my
people.
And
the
nations
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
that
sanctify
Israel,
when
my
sanctuary
shall
be
in
the
midst
of
them
for
evermore.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Son
of
man,
set
thy
face
toward
Gog,
of
the
land
of
Magog,
the
prince
of
Rosh,
Meshech,
and
Tubal,
and
prophesy
against
him,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
O
Gog,
prince
of
Rosh,
Meshech,
and
Tubal:
and
I
will
turn
thee
about,
and
put
hooks
into
thy
jaws,
and
I
will
bring
thee
forth,
and
all
thine
army,
horses
and
horsemen,
all
of
them
clothed
in
full
armour,
a
great
company
with
buckler
and
shield,
all
of
them
handling
swords:
Persia,
Cush,
and
Put
with
them;
all
of
them
with
shield
and
helmet:
Gomer,
and
all
his
hordes;
the
house
of
Togarmah
in
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
north,
and
all
his
hordes:
even
many
peoples
with
thee.
Be
thou
prepared,
yea,
prepare
thyself,
thou,
and
all
thy
companies
that
are
assembled
unto
thee,
and
be
thou
a
guard
unto
them.
After
many
days
thou shalt
be
visited:
in
the
latter
years
thou shalt
come
into
the
land
that
is
brought
back
from
the
sword,
that
is
gathered
out
of
many
peoples,
upon
the
mountains
of
Israel,
which
have
been
a
continual
waste:
but
it
is
brought
forth
out
of
the
peoples,
and
they
shall
dwell
securely,
all
of
them.
And
thou shalt
ascend,
thou shalt
come
like
a
storm,
thou shalt
be
like
a
cloud
to
cover
the
land,
thou,
and
all
thy
hordes,
and
many
peoples
with
thee.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
It
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
things
shall
come
into
thy
mind,
and
thou shalt
devise
an
evil
device:
and
thou shalt
say,
I
will
go
up
to
the
land
of
unwalled
villages;
I
will
go
to
them
that
are
at
quiet,
that
dwell
securely,
all
of
them
dwelling
without
walls,
and
having
neither
bars
nor
gates:
to
take
the
spoil
and
to
take
the
prey;
to
turn
thine
hand
against
the
waste
places
that
are
now
inhabited,
and
against
the
people
that
are
gathered
out
of
the
nations,
which
have
gotten
cattle
and
goods,
that
dwell
in
the
middle
of
the
earth.
Sheba,
and
Dedan,
and
the
merchants
of
Tarshish;
with
all
the
young
lions
thereof,
shall
say
unto
thee,
Art
thou
come
to
take
the
spoil?
hast
thou
assembled
thy
company
to
take
the
prey?
to
carry
away
silver
and
gold,
to
take
away
cattle
and
goods,
to
take
great
spoil?
Therefore,
son
of
man,
prophesy,
and
say
unto
Gog,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
In
that
day
when
my
people
Israel
dwelleth
securely, shalt
thou
not
know
it?
And
thou shalt
come
from
thy
place
out
of
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
north,
thou,
and
many
peoples
with
thee,
all
of
them
riding
upon
horses;
a
great
company
and
a
mighty
army:
and
thou shalt
come
up
against
my
people
Israel,
as
a
cloud
to
cover
the
land;
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
the
latter
days,
that
I
will
bring
thee
against
my
land,
that
the
nations
may
know
me,
when
I
shall
be
sanctified
in
thee,
O
Gog,
before
their
eyes.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Art
thou
he
of
whom
I
spake
in
old
time
by
my
servants
the
prophets
of
Israel,
which
prophesied
in
those
days
for
many
years
that
I
would
bring
thee
against
them?
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
when
Gog
shall
come
against
the
land
of
Israel,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
that
my
fury
shall
come
up
into
my
nostrils.
For
in
my
jealousy
and
in
the
fire
of
my
wrath
have
I
spoken,
Surely
in
that
day
there
shall
be
a
great
shaking
in
the
land
of
Israel;
so
that
the
fishes
of
the
sea,
and
the
fowls
of
the
heaven,
and
the
beasts
of
the
field,
and
all
creeping
things
that
creep
upon
the
earth,
and
all
the
men
that
are
upon
the
face
of
the
earth,
shall
shake
at
my
presence,
and
the
mountains
shall
be
thrown
down,
and
the
steep
places
shall
fall,
and
every
wall
shall
fall
to
the
ground.
And
I
will
call
for
a
sword
against
him
unto
all
my
mountains,
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
every
man’s
sword
shall
be
against
his
brother.
And
I
will
plead
against
him
with
pestilence
and
with
blood:
and
I
will
rain
upon
him,
and
upon
his
hordes,
and
upon
the
many
peoples
that
are
with
him,
an
overflowing
shower,
and
great
hailstones,
fire,
and
brimstone.
And
I
will
magnify
myself,
and
sanctify
myself,
and
I
will
make
myself
known
in
the
eyes
of
many
nations;
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
prophesy
against
Gog,
and
say,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
O
Gog,
prince
of
Rosh,
Meshech,
and
Tubal:
and
I
will
turn
thee
about,
and
will
lead
thee
on,
and
will
cause
thee
to
come
up
from
the
uttermost
parts
of
the
north;
and
I
will
bring
thee
upon
the
mountains
of
Israel:
and
I
will
smite
thy
bow
out
of
thy
left
hand,
and
will
cause
thine
arrows
to
fall
out
of
thy
right
hand.
Thou shalt
fall
upon
the
mountains
of
Israel,
thou,
and
all
thy
hordes,
and
the
peoples
that
are
with
thee:
I
will
give
thee
unto
the
ravenous
birds
of
every
sort,
and
to
the
beasts
of
the
field
to
be
devoured.
Thou shalt
fall
upon
the
open
field;
for
I
have
spoken
it,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
I
will
send
a
fire
on
Magog,
and
on
them
that
dwell
securely
in
the
isles:
and
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD.
And
my
holy
name
will
I
make
known
in
the
midst
of
my
people
Israel;
neither
will
I
suffer
my
holy
name
to
be
profaned
any
more:
and
the
nations
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD,
the
Holy
One
in
Israel.
Behold,
it
cometh,
and
it
shall
be
done,
saith
the
Lord
GOD;
this
is
the
day
whereof
I
have
spoken.
And
they
that
dwell
in
the
cities
of
Israel
shall
go
forth,
and
shall
make
fires
of
the
weapons
and
burn
them,
both
the
shields
and
the
bucklers,
the
bows
and
the
arrows,
and
the
handstaves,
and
the
spears,
and
they
shall
make
fires
of
them
seven
years.
so
that
they
shall
take
no
wood
out
of
the
field,
neither
cut
down
any
out
of
the
forests;
for
they
shall
make
fires
of
the
weapons:
and
they
shall
spoil
those
that
spoiled
them,
and
rob
those
that
robbed
them,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
I
will
give
unto
Gog
a
place
for
burial
in
Israel,
the
valley
of
them
that
pass
through
on
the
east
of
the
sea:
and
it
shall
stop
them
that
pass
through:
and
there
shall
they
bury
Gog
and
all
his
multitude:
and
they
shall
call
it
The
valley
of
Hamon-gog.
And
seven
months
shall
the
house
of
Israel
be
burying
of
them,
that
they
may
cleanse
the
land.
Yea,
all
the
people
of
the
land
shall
bury
them;
and
it
shall
be
to
them
a
renown,
in
the
day
that
I
shall
be
glorified,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
they
shall
sever
out
men
of
continual
employment,
that
shall
pass
through
the
land
to
bury
them
that
pass
through,
that
remain
upon
the
face
of
the
land,
to
cleanse
it:
after
the
end
of
seven
months
shall
they
search.
And
they
that
pass
through
the
land
shall
pass
through;
and
when
any
seeth
a
man’s
bone,
then
shall
he
set
up
a
sign
by
it,
till
the
buriers
have
buried
it
in
the
valley
of
Hamon-gog.
And
Hamonah
shall
also
be
the
name
of
a
city.
Thus
shall
they
cleanse
the
land.
And
thou,
son
of
man,
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Speak
unto
the
birds
of
every
sort,
and
to
every
beast
of
the
field,
Assemble
yourselves,
and
come;
gather
yourselves
on
every
side
to
my
sacrifice
that
I
do
sacrifice
for
you,
even
a
great
sacrifice
upon
the
mountains
of
Israel,
that
ye
may
eat
flesh
and
drink
blood.
Ye
shall
eat
the
flesh
of
the
mighty,
and
drink
the
blood
of
the
princes
of
the
earth,
of
rams,
of
lambs,
and
of
goats,
of
bullocks,
all
of
them
fatlings
of
Bashan.
And
ye
shall
eat
fat
till
ye
be
full,
and
drink
blood
till
ye
be
drunken,
of
my
sacrifice
which
I
have
sacrificed
for
you.
And
ye
shall
be
filled
at
my
table
with
horses
and
chariots,
with
mighty
men,
and
with
all
men
of
war,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
I
will
set
my
glory
among
the
nations,
and
all
the
nations
shall
see
my
judgment
that
I
have
executed,
and
my
hand
that
I
have
laid
upon
them.
So
the
house
of
Israel
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
their
God,
from
that
day
and
forward.
And
the
nations
shall
know
that
the
house
of
Israel
went
into
captivity
for
their
iniquity;
because
they
trespassed
against
me,
and
I
hid
my
face
from
them:
so
I
gave
them
into
the
hand
of
their
adversaries,
and
they
fell
all
of
them
by
the
sword.
According
to
their
uncleanness
and
according
to
their
transgressions
did
I
unto
them;
and
I
hid
my
face
from
them.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Now
will
I
bring
again
the
captivity
of
Jacob,
and
have
mercy
upon
the
whole
house
of
Israel;
and
I
will
be
jealous
for
my
holy
name.
And
they
shall
bear
their
shame,
and
all
their
trespasses
whereby
they
have
trespassed
against
me,
when
they
shall
dwell
securely
in
their
land,
and
none
shall
make
them
afraid;
when
I
have
brought
them
again
from
the
peoples,
and
gathered
them
out
of
their
enemies’
lands,
and
am
sanctified
in
them
in
the
sight
of
many
nations.
And
they
shall
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
their
God,
in
that
I
caused
them
to
go
into
captivity
among
the
nations,
and
have
gathered
them
unto
their
own
land;
and
I
will
leave
none
of
them
any
more
there;
neither
will
I
hide
my
face
any
more
from
them:
for
I
have
poured
out
my
spirit
upon
the
house
of
Israel,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
In
the
five
and
twentieth
year
of
our
captivity,
in
the
beginning
of
the
year,
in
the
tenth
day
of
the
month,
in
the
fourteenth
year
after
that
the
city
was
smitten,
in
the
selfsame
day,
the
hand
of
the
LORD
was
upon
me,
and
he
brought
me
thither.
In
the
visions
of
God
brought
he
me
into
the
land
of
Israel,
and
set
me
down
upon
a
very
high
mountain,
whereon
was
as
it
were
the
frame
of
a
city
on
the
south.
And
he
brought
me
thither,
and
behold,
there
was
a
man,
whose
appearance
was
like
the
appearance
of
brass,
with
a
line
of
flax
in
his
hand,
and
a
measuring
reed;
and
he
stood
in
the
gate.
And
the
man
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
behold
with
thine
eyes,
and
hear
with
thine
ears,
and
set
thine
heart
upon
all
that
I
shall
shew
thee;
for
to
the
intent
that
I
might
shew
them
unto
thee
art
thou
brought
hither:
declare
all
that
thou
seest
to
the
house
of
Israel.
And
behold,
a
wall
on
the
outside
of
the
house
round
about,
and
in
the
man’s
hand
a
measuring
reed
of
six
cubits
long,
of
a
cubit
and
an
handbreadth
each:
so
he
measured
the
thickness
of
the
building,
one
reed;
and
the
height,
one
reed.
Then
came
he
unto
the
gate
which
looketh
toward
the
east,
and
went
up
the
steps
thereof;
and
he
measured
the
threshold
of
the
gate,
one
reed
broad:
and
the
other
threshold,
one
reed
broad.
And
every
lodge
was
one
reed
long,
and
one
reed
broad;
and
the
space
between
the
lodges
was
five
cubits;
and
the
threshold
of
the
gate
by
the
porch
of
the
gate
toward
the
house
was
one
reed.
He
measured
also
the
porch
of
the
gate
toward
the
house,
one
reed.
Then
measured
he
the
porch
of
the
gate,
eight
cubits;
and
the
posts
thereof,
two
cubits;
and
the
porch
of
the
gate
was
toward
the
house.
And
the
lodges
of
the
gate
eastward
were
three
on
this
side,
and
three
on
that
side;
they
three
were
of
one
measure:
and
the
posts
had
one
measure
on
this
side
and
on
that
side.
And
he
measured
the
breadth
of
the
opening
of
the
gate,
ten
cubits;
and
the
length
of
the
gate
thirteen
cubits;
and
a
border
before
the
lodges
one
cubit
on
this
side,
and
a
border,
one
cubit
on
that
side;
and
the
lodges
six
cubits
on
this
side,
and
six
cubit
on
that
side.
And
he
measured
the
gate
from
the
roof
of
the
one
lodge
to
the
roof
of
the
other,
a
breadth
of
five
and
twenty
cubits;
door
against
door.
He
made
also
posts,
threescore
cubits;
and
the
court
reached
unto
the
post,
the
gate
being
round
about.
And
from
the
forefront
of
the
gate
at
the
entrance
unto
the
forefront
of
the
inner
porch
of
the
gate
were
fifty
cubits.
And
there
were
closed
windows
to
the
lodges,
and
to
their
posts
within
the
gate
round
about,
and
likewise
to
the
arches:
and
windows
were
round
about
inward:
and
upon
each
post
were
palm
trees.
Then
brought
he
me
into
the
outer
court,
and,
lo,
there
were
chambers
and
a
pavement,
made
for
the
court
round
about:
thirty
chambers
were
upon
the
pavement.
And
the
pavement
was
by
the
side
of
the
gates,
answerable
unto
the
length
of
the
gates,
even
the
lower
pavement.
Then
he
measured
the
breadth
from
the
forefront
of
the
lower
gate
unto
the
forefront
of
the
inner
court
without,
an
hundred
cubits,
both
on
the
east
and
on
the
north.
And
the
gate
of
the
outer
court
whose
prospect
is
toward
the
north,
he
measured
the
length
thereof
and
the
breadth
thereof.
And
the
lodges
thereof
were
three
on
this
side
and
three
on
that
side;
and
the
posts
thereof
and
the
arches
thereof
were
after
the
measure
of
the
first
gate:
the
length
thereof
was
fifty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
five
and
twenty
cubits.
And
the
windows
thereof,
and
the
arches
thereof,
and
the
palm
trees
thereof,
were
after
the
measure
of
the
gate
whose
prospect
is
toward
the
east;
and
they
went
up
unto
it
by
seven
steps;
and
the
arches
thereof
were
before
them.
And
there
was
a
gate
to
the
inner
court
over
against
the
other
gate,
both
on
the
north
and
on
the
east;
and
he
measured
from
gate
to
gate
an
hundred
cubits.
And
he
led
me
toward
the
south,
and
behold
a
gate
toward
the
south:
and
he
measured
the
posts
thereof
and
the
arches
thereof
according
to
these
measures.
And
there
were
windows
in
it
and
in
the
arches
thereof
round
about,
like
those
windows:
the
length
was
fifty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
five
and
twenty
cubits.
And
there
were
seven
steps
to
go
up
to
it,
and
the
arches
thereof
were
before
them:
and
it
had
palm
trees,
one
on
this
side,
and
another
on
that
side,
upon
the
posts
thereof.
And
there
was
a
gate
to
the
inner
court
toward
the
south:
and
he
measured
from
gate
to
gate
toward
the
south
an
hundred
cubits.
Then
he
brought
me
to
the
inner
court
by
the
south
gate:
and
he
measured
the
south
gate
according
to
these
measures;
and
the
lodges
thereof,
and
the
posts
thereof,
and
the
arches
thereof;
according
to
these
measures:
and
there
were
windows
in
it
and
in
the
arches
thereof
round
about:
it
was
fifty
cubits
long,
and
five
and
twenty
cubits
broad.
And
there
were
arches
round
about,
five
and
twenty
cubits
long,
and
five
cubits
broad.
And
the
arches
thereof
were
toward
the
outer
court;
and
palm
trees
were
upon
the
posts
thereof:
and
the
going
up
to
it
had
eight
steps.
And
he
brought
me
into
the
inner
court
toward
the
east:
and
he
measured
the
gate
according
to
these
measures;
and
the
lodges
thereof,
and
the
posts
thereof,
and
the
arches
thereof,
according
to
these
measures:
and
there
were
windows
therein
and
in
the
arches
thereof
round
about:
it
was
fifty
cubits
long,
and
five
and
twenty
cubits
broad.
And
the
arches
thereof
were
toward
the
outer
court;
and
palm
trees
were
upon
the
posts
thereof,
on
this
side,
and
on
that
side:
and
the
going
up
to
it
had
eight
steps.
And
he
brought
me
to
the
north
gate:
and
he
measured
it
according
to
these
measures;
the
lodges
thereof,
the
posts
thereof,
and
the
arches
thereof;
and
there
were
windows
therein
round
about:
the
length
was
fifty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
five
and
twenty
cubits.
And
the
posts
thereof
were
toward
the
outer
court;
and
palm
trees
were
upon
the
posts
thereof,
on
this
side,
and
on
that
side:
and
the
going
up
to
it
had
eight
steps.
And
a
chamber
with
the
door
thereof
was
by
the
posts
at
the
gates;
there
they
washed
the
burnt
offering.
And
in
the
porch
of
the
gate
were
two
tables
on
this
side,
and
two
tables
on
that
side,
to
slay
thereon
the
burnt
offering
and
the
sin
offering
and
the
guilt
offering.
And
on
the
one
side
without,
as
one
goeth
up
to
the
entry
of
the
gate
toward
the
north,
were
two
tables;
and
on
the
other
side,
which
belonged
to
the
porch
of
the
gate,
were
two
tables.
Four
tables
were
on
this
side,
and
four
tables
on
that
side,
by
the
side
of
the
gate;
eight
tables, whereupon
they
slew
the
sacrifices.
And
there
were
four
tables
for
the
burnt
offering,
of
hewn
stone,
a
cubit
and
an
half
long,
and
a
cubit
and
an
half
broad,
and
one
cubit
high: whereupon
they
laid
the
instruments
wherewith
they
slew
the
burnt
offering
and
the
sacrifice.
And
the
hooks,
an
handbreadth
long,
were
fastened
within
round
about:
and
upon
the
tables
was
the
flesh
of
the
oblation.
And
without
the
inner
gate
were
chambers
for
the
singers
in
the
inner
court,
which
was
at
the
side
of
the
north
gate;
and
their
prospect
was
toward
the
south:
one
at
the
side
of
the
east
gate
having
the
prospect
toward
the
north.
And
he
said
unto
me,
This
chamber,
whose
prospect
is
toward
the
south,
is
for
the
priests,
the
keepers
of
the
charge
of
the
house.
and
the
chamber
whose
prospect
is
toward
the
north
is
for
the
priests,
the
keepers
of
the
charge
of
the
altar:
these
are
the
sons
of
Zadok,
which
from
among
the
sons
of
Levi
come
near
to
the
LORD
to
minister
unto
him.
And
he
measured
the
court,
an
hundred
cubits
long,
and
an
hundred
cubits
broad,
foursquare;
and
the
altar
was
before
the
house.
Then
he
brought
me
to
the
porch
of
the
house,
and
measured
each
post
of
the
porch,
five
cubits
on
this
side,
and
five
cubits
on
that
side:
and
the
breadth
of
the
gate
was
three
cubits
on
this
side,
and
three
cubits
on
that
side.
The
length
of
the
porch
was
twenty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
eleven
cubits;
even
by
the
steps
whereby
they
went
up
to
it:
and
there
were
pillars
by
the
posts,
one
on
this
side,
and
another
on
that
side.
And
he
brought
me
to
the
temple,
and
measured
the
posts,
six
cubits
broad
on
the
one
side,
and
six
cubits
broad
on
the
other
side,
which
was
the
breadth
of
the
tabernacle.
And
the
breadth
of
the
entrance
was
ten
cubits;
and
the
sides
of
the
entrance
were
five
cubits
on
the
one
side,
and
five
cubits
on
the
other
side:
and
he
measured
the
length
thereof,
forty
cubits,
and
the
breadth,
twenty
cubits.
Then
went
he
inward,
and
measured
each
post
of
the
entrance,
two
cubits:
and
the
entrance,
six
cubits;
and
the
breadth
of
the
entrance,
seven
cubits.
And
he
measured
the
length
thereof
twenty
cubits,
and
the
breadth,
twenty
cubits,
before
the
temple:
and
he
said
unto
me,
This
is
the
most
holy
place.
Then
he
measured
the
wall
of
the
house,
six
cubits;
and
the
breadth
of
every side-chamber,
four
cubits,
round
about
the
house
on
every
side.
And
the side-chambers
were
in
three
stories,
one
over
another,
and
thirty
in
order;
and
they
entered
into
the
wall
which
belonged
to
the
house
for
the side-chambers
round
about,
that
they
might
have
hold
therein,
and
not
have
hold
in
the
wall
of
the
house.
And
the side-chambers
were
broader
as
they
encompassed
the
house
higher
and
higher;
for
the
encompassing
of
the
house
went
higher
and
higher
round
about
the
house:
therefore
the
breadth
of
the
house
continued
upward;
and
so
one
went
up
from
the
lowest
chamber
to
the
highest
by
the
middle
chamber.
I
saw
also
that
the
house
had
a
raised basement
round
about:
the
foundations
of
the side-chambers
were
a
full
reed
of
six
great
cubits.
The
thickness
of
the
wall,
which
was
for
the
side
chambers,
on
the
outside,
was
five
cubits:
and
that
which
was
left
was
the
place
of
the side-chambers
that
belonged
to
the
house.
And
between
the
chambers
was
a
breadth
of
twenty
cubits
round
about
the
house
on
every
side.
And
the
doors
of
the side-chambers
were
toward
the
place
that
was
left,
one
door
toward
the
north,
and
another
door
toward
the
south:
and
the
breadth
of
the
place
that
was
left
was
five
cubits
round
about.
And
the
building
that
was
before
the
separate
place
at
the
side
toward
the
west
was
seventy
cubits
broad;
and
the
wall
of
the
building
was
five
cubits
thick
round
about,
and
the
length
thereof
ninety
cubits.
So
he
measured
the
house,
an
hundred
cubits
long,
and
the
separate
place,
and
the
building,
with
the
walls
thereof,
an
hundred
cubits
long;
also
the
breadth
of
the
face
of
the
house,
and
of
the
separate
place
toward
the
east,
an
hundred
cubits.
And
he
measured
the
length
of
the
building
before
the
separate
place
which
was
at
the
back
thereof,
and
the
galleries
thereof
on
the
one
side
and
on
the
other
side,
an
hundred
cubits;
and
the
inner
temple,
and
the
porches
of
the
court;
the
thresholds,
and
the
closed
windows,
and
the
galleries
round
about
on
their
three
stories,
over
against
the
threshold,
cieled
with
wood
round
about,
and
from
the
ground
up
to
the
windows;
now
the
windows
were
covered;
to
the
space
above
the
door,
even
unto
the
inner
house,
and
without,
and
by
all
the
wall
round
about
within
and
without,
by
measure.
And
it
was
made
with
cherubim
and
palm
trees;
and
a
palm
tree
was
between
cherub
and
cherub,
and
every
cherub
had
two
faces;
so
that
there
was
the
face
of
a
man
toward
the
palm
tree
on
the
one
side,
and
the
face
of
a
young
lion
toward
the
palm
tree
on
the
other
side:
thus
was
it
made
through
all
the
house
round
about.
from
the
ground
unto
above
the
door
were
cherubim
and
palm
trees
made:
thus
was
the
wall
of
the
temple.
As
for
the
temple,
the
door
posts
were
squared;
and
as
for
the
face
of
the
sanctuary,
the
appearance
thereof
was
as
the
appearance
of
the
temple.
The
altar
was
of
wood,
three
cubits
high,
and
the
length
thereof
two
cubits;
and
the
corners
thereof,
and
the
length
thereof,
and
the
walls
thereof,
were
of
wood:
and
he
said
unto
me,
This
is
the
table
that
is
before
the
LORD.
And
the
temple
and
the
sanctuary
had
two
doors.
And
the
doors
had
two
leaves
apiece,
two
turning
leaves;
two
leaves
for
the
one
door,
and
two
leaves
for
the
other.
And
there
were
made
on
them,
on
the
doors
of
the
temple,
cherubim
and
palm
trees,
like
as
were
made
upon
the
walls;
and
there
were
thick
beams
of
wood
upon
the
face
of
the
porch
without.
And
there
were
closed
windows
and
palm
trees
on
the
one
side
and
on
the
other
side,
on
the
sides
of
the
porch:
thus
were
the side-chambers
of
the
house,
and
the
thick
beams.
Then
he
brought
me
forth
into
the
outer
court,
the
way
toward
the
north:
and
he
brought
me
into
the
chamber
that
was
over
against
the
separate
place,
and
which
was
over
against
the
building
toward
the
north.
Before
the
length
of
an
hundred
cubits
was
the
north
door,
and
the
breadth
was
fifty
cubits.
Over
against
the
twenty
cubits
which
belonged
to
the
inner
court,
and
over
against
the
pavement
which
belonged
to
the
outer
court,
was
gallery
against
gallery
in
the
third
story.
And
before
the
chambers
was
a
walk
of
ten
cubits
breadth
inward,
a
way
of
one
cubit;
and
their
doors
were
toward
the
north.
Now
the
upper
chambers
were
shorter:
for
the
galleries
took
away
from
these,
more
than
from
the
lower
and
the
middlemost,
in
the
building.
For
they
were
in
three
stories,
and
they
had
not
pillars
as
the
pillars
of
the
courts:
therefore
the
uppermost
was
straitened
more
than
the
lowest
and
the
middlemost
from
the
ground.
And
the
wall
that
was
without
by
the
side
of
the
chambers,
toward
the
outer
court
before
the
chambers,
the
length
thereof
was
fifty
cubits.
For
the
length
of
the
chambers
that
were
in
the
outer
court
was
fifty
cubits:
and,
lo,
before
the
temple
were
an
hundred
cubits.
And
from
under
these
chambers
was
the
entry
on
the
east
side,
as
one
goeth
into
them
from
the
outer
court.
In
the
thickness
of
the
wall
of
the
court
toward
the
east,
before
the
separate
place,
and
before
the
building,
there
were
chambers.
And
the
way
before
them
was
like
the
appearance
of
the
way
of
the
chambers
which
were
toward
the
north;
according
to
their
length
so
was
their
breadth:
and
all
their
goings
out
were
both
according
to
their
fashions,
and
according
to
their
doors.
And
according
to
the
doors
of
the
chambers
that
were
toward
the
south
was
a
door
in
the
head
of
the
way,
even
the
way
directly
before
the
wall
toward
the
east,
as
one
entereth
into
them.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
The
north
chambers
and
the
south
chambers,
which
are
before
the
separate
place,
they
be
the
holy
chambers,
where
the
priests
that
are
near
unto
the
LORD
shall
eat
the
most
holy
things:
there
shall
they
lay
the
most
holy
things,
and
the
meal
offering,
and
the
sin
offering,
and
the
guilt
offering;
for
the
place
is
holy.
When
the
priests
enter
in,
then
shall
they
not
go
out
of
the
holy
place
into
the
outer
court,
but
there
they
shall
lay
their
garments
wherein
they
minister;
for
they
are
holy:
and
they
shall
put
on
other
garments,
and
shall
approach
to
that
which
pertaineth
to
the
people.
Now
when
he
had
made
an
end
of
measuring
the
inner
house,
he
brought
me
forth
by
the
way
of
the
gate
whose
prospect
is
toward
the
east,
and
measured
it
round
about.
He
measured
on
the
east
side
with
the
measuring
reed,
five
hundred
reeds,
with
the
measuring
reed
round
about.
He
measured
on
the
north
side,
five
hundred
reeds,
with
the
measuring
reed
round
about.
He
measured
on
the
south
side,
five
hundred
reeds,
with
the
measuring
reed.
He
turned
about
to
the
west
side,
and
measured
five
hundred
reeds
with
the
measuring
reed.
He
measured
it
on
the
four
sides:
it
had
a
wall
round
about,
the
length
five
hundred,
and
the
breadth
five
hundred,
to
make
a
separation
between
that
which
was
holy
and
that
which
was
common.
Afterward
he
brought
me
to
the
gate,
even
the
gate
that
looketh
toward
the
east:
And
behold,
the
glory
of
the
God
of
Israel
came
from
the
way
of
the
east:
and
his
voice
was
like
the
sound
of
many
waters:
and
the
earth
shined
with
his
glory.
And
it
was
according
to
the
appearance
of
the
vision
which
I
saw,
even
according
to
the
vision
that
I
saw
when
I
came
to
destroy
the
city;
and
the
visions
were
like
the
vision
that
I
saw
by
the
river
Chebar:
and
I
fell
upon
my
face.
And
the
glory
of
the
LORD
came
into
the
house
by
the
way
of
the
gate
whose
prospect
is
toward
the
east.
And
the
spirit
took
me
up,
and
brought
me
into
the
inner
court;
and
behold,
the
glory
of
the
LORD
filled
the
house.
And
I
heard
one
speaking
unto
me
out
of
the
house;
and
a
man
stood
by
me.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
this
is
the
place
of
my
throne,
and
the
place
of
the
soles
of
my
feet,
where
I
will
dwell
in
the
midst
of
the
children
of
Israel
for
ever:
and
the
house
of
Israel
shall
no
more
defile
my
holy
name,
neither
they,
nor
their
kings,
by
their
whoredom,
and
by
the
carcases
of
their
kings
in
their
high
places;
in
their
setting
of
their
threshold
by
my
threshold,
and
their
door
post
beside
my
door
post,
and
there
was
but
the
wall
between
me
and
them;
and
they
have
defiled
my
holy
name
by
their
abominations
which
they
have
committed:
wherefore
I
have
consumed
them
in
mine
anger.
Now
let
them
put
away
their
whoredom,
and
the
carcases
of
their
kings,
far
from
me,
and
I
will
dwell
in
the
midst
of
them
for
ever.
Thou,
son
of
man,
shew
the
house
to
the
house
of
Israel,
that
they
may
be
ashamed
of
their
iniquities:
and
let
them
measure
the
pattern.
And
if
they
be
ashamed
of
all
that
they
have
done,
make
known
unto
them
the
form
of
the
house,
and
the
fashion
thereof,
and
the
goings
out
thereof,
and
the
comings
in
thereof,
and
all
the
forms
thereof,
and
all
the
ordinances
thereof,
and
all
the
forms
thereof,
and
all
the
laws
thereof,
and
write
it
in
their
sight:
that
they
may
keep
the
whole
form
thereof,
and
all
the
ordinances
thereof,
and
do
them.
This
is
the
law
of
the
house:
upon
the
top
of
the
mountain
the
whole
limit
thereof
round
about
shall
be
most
holy.
Behold,
this
is
the
law
of
the
house.
And
these
are
the
measures
of
the
altar
by
cubits: (the
cubit
is
a
cubit
and
an
handbreadth:)
the
bottom
shall
be
a
cubit,
and
the
breadth
a
cubit,
and
the
border
thereof
by
the
edge
thereof
round
about
a
span:
and
this
shall
be
the
base
of
the
altar.
And
from
the
bottom
upon
the
ground
to
the
lower
settle
shall
be
two
cubits,
and
the
breadth
one
cubit;
and
from
the
lesser
settle
to
the
greater
settle
shall
be
four
cubits,
and
the
breadth
a
cubit.
And
the
upper
altar
shall
be
four
cubits;
and
from
the
altar
hearth
and
upward
there
shall
be
four
horns.
And
the
altar
hearth
shall
be
twelve
cubits
long
by
twelve
broad,
square
in
the
four
sides
thereof.
And
the
settle
shall
be
fourteen
cubits
long
by
fourteen
broad
in
the
four
sides
thereof;
and
the
border
about
it
shall
be
half
a
cubit;
and
the
bottom
thereof
shall
be
a
cubit
about;
and
the
steps
thereof
shall
look
toward
the
east.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
These
are
the
ordinances
of
the
altar
in
the
day
when
they
shall
make
it,
to
offer
burnt
offerings
thereon,
and
to
sprinkle
blood
thereon.
Thou shalt
give
to
the
priests
the
Levites
that
be
of
the
seed
of
Zadok,
which
are
near
unto
me,
to
minister
unto
me,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
a
young
bullock
for
a
sin
offering.
And
thou shalt
take
of
the
blood
thereof,
and
put
it
on
the
four
horns
of
it,
and
on
the
four
corners
of
the
settle,
and
upon
the
border
round
about:
thus shalt
thou
cleanse
it
and
make
atonement
for
it.
Thou shalt
also
take
the
bullock
of
the
sin
offering,
and
he
shall
burn
it
in
the
appointed
place
of
the
house,
without
the
sanctuary.
And
on
the
second
day
thou shalt
offer
a he-goat
without
blemish
for
a
sin
offering;
and
they
shall
cleanse
the
altar,
as
they
did
cleanse
it
with
the
bullock.
When
thou
hast
made
an
end
of
cleansing
it,
thou shalt
offer
a
young
bullock
without
blemish,
and
a
ram
out
of
the
flock
without
blemish.
And
thou shalt
bring
them
near
before
the
LORD,
and
the
priests
shall
cast
salt
upon
them,
and
they
shall
offer
them
up
for
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD.
Seven
days shalt
thou
prepare
every
day
a
goat
for
a
sin
offering:
they
shall
also
prepare
a
young
bullock,
and
a
ram
out
of
the
flock,
without
blemish.
Seven
days
shall
they
make
atonement
for
the
altar
and
purify
it;
so
shall
they
consecrate
it.
And
when
they
have
accomplished
the
days,
it
shall
be
that
upon
the
eighth
day,
and
forward,
the
priests
shall
make
your
burnt
offerings
upon
the
altar,
and
your
peace
offerings;
and
I
will
accept
you,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Then
he
brought
me
back
the
way
of
the
outer
gate
of
the
sanctuary,
which
looketh
toward
the
east;
and
it
was
shut.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
This
gate
shall
be
shut,
it
shall
not
be
opened,
neither
shall
any
man
enter
in
by
it,
for
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
hath
entered
in
by
it;
therefore
it
shall
be
shut.
As
for
the
prince,
he
shall
sit
therein
as
prince
to
eat
bread
before
the
LORD;
he
shall
enter
by
the
way
of
the
porch
of
the
gate,
and
shall
go
out
by
the
way
of
the
same.
Then
he
brought
me
the
way
of
the
north
gate
before
the
house;
and
I
looked,
and
behold,
the
glory
of
the
LORD
filled
the
house
of
the
LORD:
and
I
fell
upon
my
face.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
mark
well,
and
behold
with
thine
eyes,
and
hear
with
thine
ears
all
that
I
say
unto
thee
concerning
all
the
ordinances
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
all
the
laws
thereof;
and
mark
well
the
entering
in
of
the
house,
with
every
going
forth
of
the
sanctuary.
And
thou shalt
say
to
the
rebellious,
even
to
the
house
of
Israel,
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
O
ye
house
of
Israel,
let
it
suffice
you
of
all
your
abominations,
in
that
ye
have
brought
in
aliens,
uncircumcised
in
heart
and
uncircumcised
in
flesh,
to
be
in
my
sanctuary,
to
profane
it,
even
my
house,
when
ye
offer
my
bread,
the
fat
and
the
blood,
and
they
have
broken
my
covenant,
to
add
unto
all
your
abominations.
And
ye
have
not
kept
the
charge
of
mine
holy
things:
but
ye
have
set
keepers
of
my
charge
in
my
sanctuary
for
yourselves.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
No
alien,
uncircumcised
in
heart
and
uncircumcised
in
flesh,
shall
enter
into
my
sanctuary,
of
any
alien
that
is
among
the
children
of
Israel.
But
the
Levites
that
went
far
from
me,
when
Israel
went
astray,
which
went
astray
from
me
after
their
idols;
they
shall
bear
their
iniquity.
Yet
they
shall
be
ministers
in
my
sanctuary,
having
oversight
at
the
gates
of
the
house,
and
ministering
in
the
house:
they
shall
slay
the
burnt
offering
and
the
sacrifice
for
the
people,
and
they
shall
stand
before
them
to
minister
unto
them.
Because
they
ministered
unto
them
before
their
idols,
and
became
a
stumblingblock
of
iniquity
unto
the
house
of
Israel;
therefore
have
I
lifted
up
mine
hand
against
them,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
and
they
shall
bear
their
iniquity.
And
they
shall
not
come
near
unto
me,
to
execute
the
office
of
priest
unto
me,
nor
to
come
near
to
any
of
my
holy
things,
unto
the
things
that
are
most
holy:
but
they
shall
bear
their
shame,
and
their
abominations
which
they
have
committed.
Yet
will
I
make
them
keepers
of
the
charge
of
the
house,
for
all
the
service
thereof,
and
for
all
that
shall
be
done
therein.
But
the
priests
the
Levites,
the
sons
of
Zadok,
that
kept
the
charge
of
my
sanctuary
when
the
children
of
Israel
went
astray
from
me,
they
shall
come
near
to
me
to
minister
unto
me;
and
they
shall
stand
before
me
to
offer
unto
me
the
fat
and
the
blood,
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
they
shall
enter
into
my
sanctuary,
and
they
shall
come
near
to
my
table,
to
minister
unto
me,
and
they
shall
keep
my
charge.
And
it
shall
be
that
when
they
enter
in
at
the
gates
of
the
inner
court,
they
shall
be
clothed
with
linen
garments;
and
no
wool
shall
come
upon
them, whiles
they
minister
in
the
gates
of
the
inner
court,
and
within.
They
shall
have
linen
tires
upon
their
heads,
and
shall
have
linen
breeches
upon
their
loins;
they
shall
not
gird
themselves
with
any
thing
that
causeth
sweat.
And
when
they
go
forth
into
the
outer
court,
even
into
the
outer
court
to
the
people,
they
shall
put
off
their
garments
wherein
they
minister,
and
lay
them
in
the
holy
chambers,
and
they
shall
put
on
other
garments,
that
they
sanctify
not
the
people
with
their
garments.
Neither
shall
they
shave
their
heads,
nor
suffer
their
locks
to
grow
long;
they
shall
only
poll
their
heads.
Neither
shall
any
priest
drink
wine,
when
they
enter
into
the
inner
court.
Neither
shall
they
take
for
their
wives
a
widow,
nor
her
that
is
put
away:
but
they
shall
take
virgins
of
the
seed
of
the
house
of
Israel,
or
a
widow
that
is
the
widow
of
a
priest.
And
they
shall
teach
my
people
the
difference
between
the
holy
and
the
common,
and
cause
them
to
discern
between
the
unclean
and
the
clean.
And
in
a
controversy
they
shall
stand
to
judge;
according
to
my
judgments
shall
they
judge
it:
and
they
shall
keep
my
laws
and
my
statutes
in
all
my
appointed
feasts;
and
they
shall
hallow
my
sabbaths.
And
they
shall
come
at
no
dead
person
to
defile
themselves:
but
for
father,
or
for
mother,
or
for
son,
or
for
daughter,
for
brother,
or
for
sister
that
hath
had
no
husband,
they
may
defile
themselves.
And
after
he
is
cleansed,
they
shall
reckon
unto
him
seven
days.
And
in
the
day
that
he
goeth
into
the
sanctuary,
into
the
inner
court,
to
minister
in
the
sanctuary,
he
shall
offer
his
sin
offering,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
they
shall
have
an
inheritance;
I
am
their
inheritance:
and
ye
shall
give
them
no
possession
in
Israel;
I
am
their
possession.
They
shall
eat
the
meal
offering,
and
the
sin
offering,
and
the
guilt
offering;
and
every
devoted
thing
in
Israel
shall
be
theirs.
And
the
first
of
all
the
firstfruits
of
every
thing,
and
every
oblation
of
every
thing,
of
all
your
oblations,
shall
be
for
the
priests:
ye
shall
also
give
unto
the
priest
the
first
of
your
dough,
to
cause
a
blessing
to
rest
on
thine
house.
The
priests
shall
not
eat
of
any
thing
that
dieth
of
itself,
or
is
torn,
whether
it
be
fowl
or
beast.
Moreover,
when
ye
shall
divide
by
lot
the
land
for
inheritance,
ye
shall
offer
an
oblation
unto
the
LORD,
an
holy
portion
of
the
land:
the
length
shall
be
the
length
of
five
and
twenty
thousand
reeds,
and
the
breadth
shall
be
ten
thousand:
it
shall
be
holy
in
all
the
border
thereof
round
about.
Of
this
there
shall
be
for
the
holy
place
five
hundred
in
length
by
five
hundred
in
breadth,
square
round
about;
and
fifty
cubits
for
the
suburbs
thereof
round
about.
And
of
this
measure shalt
thou
measure,
a
length
of
five
and
twenty
thousand,
and
a
breadth
of
ten
thousand:
and
in
it
shall
be
the
sanctuary,
which
is
most
holy.
It
is
an
holy
portion
of
the
land;
it
shall
be
for
the
priests,
the
ministers
of
the
sanctuary,
which
come
near
to
minister
unto
the
LORD;
and
it
shall
be
a
place
for
their
houses,
and
an
holy
place
for
the
sanctuary.
And
five
and
twenty
thousand
in
length,
and
ten
thousand
in
breadth,
shall
be
unto
the
Levites,
the
ministers
of
the
house,
for
a
possession
unto
themselves,
for
twenty
chambers.
And
ye
shall
appoint
the
possession
of
the
city
five
thousand
broad,
and
five
and
twenty
thousand
long,
side
by
side
with
the
oblation
of
the
holy
portion:
it
shall
be
for
the
whole
house
of
Israel.
And
whatsoever
is
for
the
prince
shall
be
on
the
one
side
and
on
the
other
side
of
the
holy
oblation
and
of
the
possession
of
the
city,
in
front
of
the
holy
oblation
and
in
front
of
the
possession
of
the
city,
on
the
west
side
westward,
and
on
the
east
side
eastward:
and
in
length
answerable
unto
one
of
the
portions,
from
the
west
border
unto
the
east
border.
In
the
land
it
shall
be
to
him
for
a
possession
in
Israel:
and
my
princes
shall
no
more
oppress
my
people;
but
they
shall
give
the
land
to
the
house
of
Israel
according
to
their
tribes.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
Let
it
suffice
you,
O
princes
of
Israel:
remove
violence
and
spoil,
and
execute
judgment
and
justice;
take
away
your
exactions
from
my
people,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Ye
shall
have
just
balances,
and
a
just
ephah,
and
a
just
bath.
The
ephah
and
the
bath
shall
be
of
one
measure,
that
the
bath
may
contain
the
tenth
part
of
an
homer,
and
the
ephah
the
tenth
part
of
an
homer:
the
measure
thereof
shall
be
after
the
homer.
And
the
shekel
shall
be
twenty
gerahs:
twenty
shekels,
five
and
twenty
shekels,
fifteen
shekels,
shall
be
your
maneh.
This
is
the
oblation
that
ye
shall
offer;
the
sixth
part
of
an
ephah
from
an
homer
of
wheat,
and
ye
shall
give
the
sixth
part
of
an
ephah
from
an
homer
of
barley:
and
the
set
portion
of
oil,
of
the
bath
of
oil,
shall
be
the
tenth
part
of
a
bath
out
of
the
cor,
which
is
ten
baths,
even
an
homer;
for
ten
baths
are
an
homer:
and
one
lamb
of
the
flock,
out
of
two
hundred,
from
the
fat
pastures
of
Israel;
for
a
meal
offering,
and
for
a
burnt
offering,
and
for
peace
offerings,
to
make
atonement
for
them,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
All
the
people
of
the
land
shall
give
unto
this
oblation
for
the
prince
in
Israel.
And
it
shall
be
the
prince’s
part
to
give
the
burnt
offerings,
and
the
meal
offerings,
and
the
drink
offerings,
in
the
feasts,
and
in
the
new
moons,
and
in
the
sabbaths,
in
all
the
appointed
feasts
of
the
house
of
Israel:
he
shall
prepare
the
sin
offering,
and
the
meal
offering,
and
the
burnt
offering,
and
the
peace
offerings,
to
make
atonement
for
the
house
of
Israel.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
In
the
first
month,
in
the
first
day
of
the
month,
thou shalt
take
a
young
bullock
without
blemish;
and
thou shalt
cleanse
the
sanctuary.
And
the
priest
shall
take
of
the
blood
of
the
sin
offering,
and
put
it
upon
the
door
posts
of
the
house,
and
upon
the
four
corners
of
the
settle
of
the
altar,
and
upon
the
posts
of
the
gate
of
the
inner
court.
And
so
thou shalt
do
on
the
seventh
day
of
the
month
for
every
one
that
erreth,
and
for
him
that
is
simple:
so
shall
ye
make
atonement
for
the
house.
In
the
first
month,
in
the
fourteenth
day
of
the
month,
ye
shall
have
the
passover,
a
feast
of
seven
days;
unleavened
bread
shall
be
eaten.
And
upon
that
day
shall
the
prince
prepare
for
himself
and
for
all
the
people
of
the
land
a
bullock
for
a
sin
offering.
And
the
seven
days
of
the
feast
he
shall
prepare
a
burnt
offering
to
the
LORD,
seven
bullocks
and
seven
rams
without
blemish
daily
the
seven
days;
and
a he-goat
daily
for
a
sin
offering.
And
he
shall
prepare
a
meal
offering,
an
ephah
for
a
bullock,
and
an
ephah
for
a
ram,
and
an
hin
of
oil
to
an
ephah.
In
the
seventh
month,
in
the
fifteenth
day
of
the
month,
in
the
feast,
shall
he
do
the
like
the
seven
days;
according
to
the
sin
offering,
according
to
the
burnt
offering,
and
according
to
the
meal
offering,
and
according
to
the
oil.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
The
gate
of
the
inner
court
that
looketh
toward
the
east
shall
be
shut
the
six
working
days;
but
on
the
sabbath
day
it
shall
be
opened,
and
in
the
day
of
the
new
moon
it
shall
be
opened.
And
the
prince
shall
enter
by
the
way
of
the
porch
of
the
gate
without,
and
shall
stand
by
the
post
of
the
gate,
and
the
priests
shall
prepare
his
burnt
offering
and
his
peace
offerings,
and
he
shall
worship
at
the
threshold
of
the
gate;
then
he
shall
go
forth:
but
the
gate
shall
not
be
shut
until
the
evening.
And
the
people
of
the
land
shall
worship
at
the
door
of
that
gate
before
the
LORD
in
the
sabbaths
and
in
the
new
moons.
And
the
burnt
offering
that
the
prince
shall
offer
unto
the
LORD
shall
be
in
the
sabbath
day
six
lambs
without
blemish
and
a
ram
without
blemish;
and
the
meal
offering
shall
be
an
ephah
for
the
ram,
and
the
meal
offering
for
the
lambs
as
he
is
able
to
give,
and
an
hin
of
oil
to
an
ephah.
And
in
the
day
of
the
new
moon
it
shall
be
a
young
bullock
without
blemish;
and
six
lambs,
and
a
ram;
they
shall
be
without
blemish:
and
he
shall
prepare
a
meal
offering,
an
ephah
for
the
bullock,
and
an
ephah
for
the
ram,
and
for
the
lambs
according
as
he
is
able,
and
an
hin
of
oil
to
an
ephah.
And
when
the
prince
shall
enter,
he
shall
go
in
by
the
way
of
the
porch
of
the
gate,
and
he
shall
go
forth
by
the
way
thereof.
But
when
the
people
of
the
land
shall
come
before
the
LORD
in
the
appointed
feasts,
he
that
entereth
by
the
way
of
the
north
gate
to
worship
shall
go
forth
by
the
way
of
the
south
gate;
and
he
that
entereth
by
the
way
of
the
south
gate
shall
go
forth
by
the
way
of
the
north
gate:
he
shall
not
return
by
the
way
of
the
gate
whereby
he
came
in,
but
shall
go
forth
straight
before
him.
And
the
prince,
when
they
go
in,
shall
go
in
in
the
midst
of
them;
and
when
they
go
forth,
they
shall
go
forth
together.
And
in
the
feasts
and
in
the
solemnities
the
meal
offering
shall
be
an
ephah
for
a
bullock,
and
an
ephah
for
a
ram,
and
for
the
lambs
as
he
is
able
to
give,
and
an
hin
of
oil
to
an
ephah.
And
when
the
prince
shall
prepare
a
freewill
offering,
a
burnt
offering
or
peace
offerings
as
a
freewill
offering
unto
the
LORD,
one
shall
open
for
him
the
gate
that
looketh
toward
the
east,
and
he
shall
prepare
his
burnt
offering
and
his
peace
offerings,
as
he
doth
on
the
sabbath
day:
then
he
shall
go
forth;
and
after
his
going
forth
one
shall
shut
the
gate.
And
thou shalt
prepare
a
lamb
of
the
first
year
without
blemish
for
a
burnt
offering
unto
the
LORD
daily:
morning
by
morning shalt
thou
prepare
it.
And
thou shalt
prepare
a
meal
offering
with
it
morning
by
morning,
the
sixth
part
of
an
ephah,
and
the
third
part
of
an
hin
of
oil,
to
moisten
the
fine
flour;
a
meal
offering
unto
the
LORD
continually
by
a
perpetual
ordinance;
Thus
shall
they
prepare
the
lamb,
and
the
meal
offering,
and
the
oil,
morning
by
morning,
for
a
continual
burnt
offering.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
If
the
prince
give
a
gift
unto
any
of
his
sons,
it
is
his
inheritance,
it
shall
belong
to
his
sons;
it
is
their
possession
by
inheritance.
But
if
he
give
of
his
inheritance
a
gift
to
one
of
his
servants,
it
shall
be
his
to
the
year
of
liberty;
then
it
shall
return
to
the
prince;
but
as
for
his
inheritance,
it
shall
be
for
his
sons.
Moreover
the
prince
shall
not
take
of
the
people’s
inheritance,
to
thrust
them
out
of
their
possession;
he
shall
give
inheritance
to
his
sons
out
of
his
own
possession:
that
my
people
be
not
scattered
every
man
from
his
possession.
Then
he
brought
me
through
the
entry,
which
was
at
the
side
of
the
gate,
into
the
holy
chambers
for
the
priests,
which
looked
toward
the
north:
and
behold,
there
was
a
place
on
the
hinder
part
westward.
And
he
said
unto
me,
This
is
the
place
where
the
priests
shall
boil
the
guilt
offering
and
the
sin
offering,
where
they
shall
bake
the
meal
offering;
that
they
bring
them
not
forth
into
the
outer
court,
to
sanctify
the
people.
Then
he
brought
me
forth
into
the
outer
court,
and
caused
me
to
pass
by
the
four
corners
of
the
court;
and
behold,
in
every
corner
of
the
court
there
was
a
court.
In
the
four
corners
of
the
court
there
were
courts
enclosed,
forty
cubits
long
and
thirty
broad:
these
four
in
the
corners
were
of
one
measure.
And
there
was
a
row
of
building
round
about
in
them,
round
about
the
four,
and
it
was
made
with
boiling
places
under
the
rows
round
about.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
These
are
the
boiling
houses,
where
the
ministers
of
the
house
shall
boil
the
sacrifice
of
the
people.
And
he
brought
me
back
unto
the
door
of
the
house;
and
behold,
waters
issued
out
from
under
the
threshold
of
the
house
eastward,
for
the
forefront
of
the
house
was
toward
the
east:
and
the
waters
came
down
from
under,
from
the
right
side
of
the
house,
on
the
south
of
the
altar.
Then
brought
he
me
out
by
the
way
of
the
gate
northward,
and
led
me
round
by
the
way
without
unto
the
outer
gate,
by
the
way
of
the
gate
that
looketh
toward
the
east;
and
behold,
there
ran
out
waters
on
the
right
side.
When
the
man
went
forth
eastward
with
the
line
in
his
hand,
he
measured
a
thousand
cubits,
and
he
caused
me
to
pass
through
the
waters,
waters
that
were
to
the
ankles.
Again
he
measured
a
thousand,
and
caused
me
to
pass
through
the
waters,
waters
that
were
to
the
knees.
Again
he
measured
a
thousand,
and
caused
me
to
pass
through
the
waters,
waters
that
were
to
the
loins.
Afterward
he
measured
a
thousand;
and
it
was
a
river
that
I
could
not
pass
through:
for
the
waters
were
risen,
waters
to
swim
in,
a
river
that
could
not
be
passed
through.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Son
of
man,
hast
thou
seen
this?
Then
he
brought
me,
and
caused
me
to
return
to
the
bank
of
the
river.
Now
when
I
had
returned,
behold,
upon
the
bank
of
the
river
were
very
many
trees
on
the
one
side
and
on
the
other.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
These
waters
issue
forth
toward
the
eastern
region,
and
shall
go
down
into
the
Arabah:
and
they
shall
go
toward
the
sea;
into
the
sea
shall
the
waters
go
which
were
made
to
issue
forth;
and
the
waters
shall
be
healed.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
every
living
creature
which swarmeth,
in
every
place
whither
the
rivers
come,
shall
live;
and
there
shall
be
a
very
great
multitude
of
fish:
for
these
waters
are
come
thither,
and
the
waters
of
the
sea
shall
be
healed,
and
every
thing
shall
live
whithersoever
the
river
cometh.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
fishers
shall
stand
by
it:
from
En-gedi
even
unto
En-eglaim
shall
be
a
place
for
the
spreading
of
nets;
their
fish
shall
be
after
their
kinds,
as
the
fish
of
the
great
sea,
exceeding
many.
But
the
miry
places
thereof,
and
the
marishes
thereof,
shall
not
be
healed;
they
shall
be
given
up
to
salt.
And
by
the
river
upon
the
bank
thereof,
on
this
side
and
on
that
side,
shall
grow
every
tree
for
meat,
whose
leaf
shall
not
wither,
neither
shall
the
fruit
thereof
fail:
it
shall
bring
forth
new
fruit
every
month,
because
the
waters
thereof
issue
out
of
the
sanctuary:
and
the
fruit
thereof
shall
be
for
meat,
and
the
leaf
thereof
for
healing.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
This
shall
be
the
border,
whereby
ye
shall
divide
the
land
for
inheritance
according
to
the
twelve
tribes
of
Israel:
Joseph
shall
have
portions.
And
ye
shall
inherit
it,
one
as
well
as
another;
concerning
the
which
I
lifted
up
mine
hand
to
give
it
unto
your
fathers:
and
this
land
shall
fall
unto
you
for
inheritance.
And
this
shall
be
the
border
of
the
land:
on
the
north
side,
from
the
great
sea,
by
the
way
of
Hethlon,
unto
the
entering
in
of
Zedad;
Hamath,
Berothah,
Sibraim,
which
is
between
the
border
of
Damascus
and
the
border
of
Hamath;
Hazer-hatticon,
which
is
by
the
border
of
Hauran.
And
the
border
from
the
sea
shall
be Hazar-enon
at
the
border
of
Damascus,
and
on
the
north
northward
is
the
border
of
Hamath.
This
is
the
north
side.
And
the
east
side,
between
Hauran
and
Damascus
and
Gilead,
and
the
land
of
Israel,
shall
be
Jordan;
from
the
north
border
unto
the
east
sea
shall
ye
measure.
This
is
the
east
side.
And
the
south
side
southward
shall
be
from
Tamar
as
far
as
the
waters
of Meriboth-kadesh,
to
the
brook
of
Egypt,
unto
the
great
sea.
This
is
the
south
side
southward.
And
the
west
side
shall
be
the
great
sea,
from
the
south
border
as
far
as
over
against
the
entering
in
of
Hamath.
This
is
the
west
side.
So
shall
ye
divide
this
land
unto
you
according
to
the
tribes
of
Israel.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
ye
shall
divide
it
by
lot
for
an
inheritance
unto
you
and
to
the
strangers
that
sojourn
among
you,
which
shall
beget
children
among
you;
and
they
shall
be
unto
you
as
the
homeborn
among
the
children
of
Israel;
they
shall
have
inheritance
with
you
among
the
tribes
of
Israel.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
in
what
tribe
the
stranger
sojourneth;
there
shall
ye
give
him
his
inheritance,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Now
these
are
the
names
of
the
tribes:
from
the
north
end,
beside
the
way
of
Hethlon
to
the
entering
in
of
Hamath, Hazer-enan
at
the
border
of
Damascus,
northward
beside
Hamath;
and
they
shall
have
their
sides
east
and
west;
Dan,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Dan,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Asher,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Asher,
from
the
east
side
even
unto
the
west
side;
Naphtali,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Naphtali,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Manasseh,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Manasseh,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Ephraim,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Ephraim,
from
the
east
side
even
unto
the
west
side;
Reuben,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Reuben,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Judah,
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Judah,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side,
shall
be
the
oblation
which
ye
shall
offer,
five
and
twenty
thousand
reeds
in
breadth,
and
in
length
as
one
of
the
portions,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side:
and
the
sanctuary
shall
be
in
the
midst
of
it.
The
oblation
that
ye
shall
offer
unto
the
LORD
shall
be
five
and
twenty
thousand
reeds
in
length,
and
ten
thousand
in
breadth.
And
for
these,
even
for
the
priests,
shall
be
the
holy
oblation;
toward
the
north
five
and
twenty
thousand
in
length,
and
toward
the
west
ten
thousand
in
breadth,
and
toward
the
east
ten
thousand
in
breadth,
and
toward
the
south
five
and
twenty
thousand
in
length:
and
the
sanctuary
of
the
LORD
shall
be
in
the
midst
thereof.
It
shall
be
for
the
priests
that
are
sanctified
of
the
sons
of
Zadok,
which
have
kept
my
charge;
which
went
not
astray
when
the
children
of
Israel
went
astray,
as
the
Levites
went
astray.
And
it
shall
be
unto
them
an
oblation
from
the
oblation
of
the
land,
a
thing
most
holy,
by
the
border
of
the
Levites.
And
answerable
unto
the
border
of
the
priests,
the
Levites
shall
have
five
and
twenty
thousand
in
length,
and
ten
thousand
in
breadth:
all
the
length
shall
be
five
and
twenty
thousand,
and
the
breadth
ten
thousand.
And
they
shall
not
sell
of
it,
neither
exchange
it,
nor
shall
the
firstfruits
of
the
land
be
alienated:
for
it
is
holy
unto
the
LORD.
And
the
five
thousand
that
are
left
in
the
breadth,
in
front
of
the
five
and
twenty
thousand,
shall
be
for
common
use,
for
the
city,
for
dwelling
and
for
suburbs:
and
the
city
shall
be
in
the
midst
thereof.
And
these
shall
be
the
measures
thereof;
the
north
side
four
thousand
and
five
hundred;
and
the
south
side
four
thousand
and
five
hundred,
and
on
the
east
side
four
thousand
and
five
hundred,
and
the
west
side
four
thousand
and
five
hundred.
And
the
city
shall
have
suburbs;
toward
the
north
two
hundred
and
fifty,
and
toward
the
south
two
hundred
and
fifty,
and
toward
the
east
two
hundred
and
fifty,
and
toward
the
west
two
hundred
and
fifty.
And
the
residue
in
the
length,
answerable
unto
the
holy
oblation,
shall
be
ten
thousand
eastward,
and
ten
thousand
westward:
and
it
shall
be
answerable
unto
the
holy
oblation;
and
the
increase
thereof
shall
be
for
food
unto
them
that
labour
in
the
city.
And
they
that
labour
in
the
city,
out
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel,
shall
till
it.
All
the
oblation
shall
be
five
and
twenty
thousand
by
five
and
twenty
thousand:
ye
shall
offer
the
holy
oblation
foursquare,
with
the
possession
of
the
city.
And
the
residue
shall
be
for
the
prince,
on
the
one
side
and
on
the
other
of
the
holy
oblation
and
of
the
possession
of
the
city,
in
front
of
the
five
and
twenty
thousand
of
the
oblation
toward
the
east
border,
and
westward
in
front
of
the
five
and
twenty
thousand
toward
the
west
border,
answerable
unto
the
portions,
it
shall
be
for
the
prince:
and
the
holy
oblation
and
the
sanctuary
of
the
house
shall
be
in
the
midst
thereof.
Moreover
from
the
possession
of
the
Levites,
and
from
the
possession
of
the
city,
being
in
the
midst
of
that
which
is
the
prince’s,
between
the
border
of
Judah
and
the
border
of
Benjamin,
shall
be
for
the
prince.
And
as
for
the
rest
of
the
tribes:
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Benjamin,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Benjamin,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Simeon,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Simeon,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Issachar,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Issachar,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Zebulun,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Zebulun,
from
the
east
side
unto
the
west
side;
Gad,
one
portion.
And
by
the
border
of
Gad,
at
the
south
side
southward,
the
border
shall
be
even
from
Tamar
unto
the
waters
of
Meribath-kadesh,
to
the
brook
of
Egypt,
unto
the
great
sea.
This
is
the
land
which
ye
shall
divide
by
lot
unto
the
tribes
of
Israel
for
inheritance,
and
these
are
their
several
portions,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
these
are
the
goings
out
of
the
city;
on
the
north
side
four
thousand
and
five
hundred
reeds
by
measure:
and
the
gates
of
the
city
shall
be
after
the
names
of
the
tribes
of
Israel;
three
gates
northward:
the
gate
of
Reuben,
one;
the
gate
of
Judah,
one;
the
gate
of
Levi,
one:
And
at
the
east
side
four
thousand
and
five
hundred
reeds;
and
three
gates:
even
the
gate
of
Joseph,
one;
the
gate
of
Benjamin,
one;
the
gate
of
Dan,
one:
And
at
the
south
side
four
thousand
and
five
hundred
reeds
by
measure;
and
three
gates:
the
gate
of
Simeon,
one;
the
gate
of
Issachar,
one;
the
gate
of
Zebulun,
one.
At
the
west
side
four
thousand
and
five
hundred
reeds,
with
their
three
gates:
the
gate
of
Gad,
one;
the
gate
of
Asher,
one;
the
gate
of
Naphtali,
one.
It
shall
be
eighteen
thousand
reeds
round
about:
and
the
name
of
the
city
from
that
day
shall
be,
The
LORD
is
there.
Daniel
THE BOOK OF DANIEL.
DANIEL
Dan
THE
BOOK OF DANIEL.
In
the
third
year
of
the
reign
of
Jehoiakim
king
of
Judah
came
Nebuchadnezzar
king
of
Babylon
unto
Jerusalem,
and
besieged
it.
And
the
Lord
gave
Jehoiakim
king
of
Judah
into
his
hand,
with
part
of
the
vessels
of
the
house
of
God;
and
he
carried
them
into
the
land
of
Shinar
to
the
house
of
his
god:
and
he
brought
the
vessels
into
the
treasure
house
of
his
god.
And
the
king
spake
unto
Ashpenaz
the
master
of
his
eunuchs,
that
he
should
bring
in
certain
of
the
children
of
Israel,
even
of
the
seed
royal
and
of
the
nobles;
youths
in
whom
was
no
blemish,
but
well
favoured,
and
skilful
in
all
wisdom,
and
cunning
in
knowledge,
and
understanding
science,
and
such
as
had
ability
to
stand
in
the
king’s
palace;
and
that
he
should
teach
them
the
learning
and
the
tongue
of
the
Chaldeans.
And
the
king
appointed
for
them
a
daily
portion
of
the
king’s
meat,
and
of
the
wine
which
he
drank,
and
that
they
should
be
nourished
three
years;
that
at
the
end
thereof
they
might
stand
before
the
king.
Now
among
these
were,
of
the
children
of
Judah,
Daniel,
Hananiah,
Mishael,
and
Azariah.
And
the
prince
of
the
eunuchs
gave
names
unto
them:
unto
Daniel
he
gave
the
name
of
Belteshazzar;
and
to
Hananiah,
of
Shadrach;
and
to
Mishael,
of
Meshach;
and
to
Azariah,
of
Abed-nego.
But
Daniel
purposed
in
his
heart
that
he
would
not
defile
himself
with
the
king’s
meat,
nor
with
the
wine
which
he
drank:
therefore
he
requested
of
the
prince
of
the
eunuchs
that
he
might
not
defile
himself.
Now
God
made
Daniel
to
find
favour
and
compassion
in
the
sight
of
the
prince
of
the
eunuchs.
And
the
prince
of
the
eunuchs
said
unto Darnel,
I
fear
my
lord
the
king,
who
hath
appointed
your
meat
and
your
drink:
for
why
should
he
see
your
faces
worse
liking
than
the
youths
which
are
of
your
own
age?
so
should
ye
endanger
my
head
with
the
king.
Then
said
Daniel
to
the
steward,
whom
the
prince
of
the
eunuchs
had
appointed
over
Daniel,
Hananiah,
Mishael,
and
Azariah:
Prove
thy
servants,
I
beseech
thee,
ten
days;
and
let
them
give
us
pulse
to
eat,
and
water
to
drink.
Then
let
our
countenances
be
looked
upon
before
thee,
and
the
countenance
of
the
youths
that
eat
of
the
king’s
meat;
and
as
thou
seest,
deal
with
thy
servants.
So
he
hearkened
unto
them
in
this
matter,
and
proved
them
ten
days.
And
at
the
end
of
ten
days
their
countenances
appeared
fairer,
and
they
were
fatter
in
flesh,
than
all
the
youths
which
did
eat
of
the
king’s
meat.
So
the
steward
took
away
their
meat,
and
the
wine
that
they
should
drink,
and
gave
them
pulse.
Now
as
for
these
four
youths,
God
gave
them
knowledge
and
skill
in
all
learning
and
wisdom:
and
Daniel
had
understanding
in
all
visions
and
dreams.
And
at
the
end
of
the
days
which
the
king
had
appointed
for
bringing
them
in,
the
prince
of
the
eunuchs
brought
them
in
before
Nebuchadnezzar.
And
the
king
communed
with
them;
and
among
them
all
was
found
none
like
Daniel,
Hananiah,
Mishael,
and
Azariah:
therefore
stood
they
before
the
king.
And
in
every
matter
of
wisdom
and
understanding,
concerning
which
the
king
inquired
of
them,
he
found
them
ten
times
better
than
all
the
magicians
and
enchanters
that
were
in
all
his
realm.
And
Daniel
continued
even
unto
the
first
year
of
king
Cyrus.
And
in
the
second
year
of
the
reign
of
Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar
dreamed
dreams;
and
his
spirit
was
troubled,
and
his
sleep
brake
from
him.
Then
the
king
commanded
to
call
the
magicians,
and
the
enchanters,
and
the
sorcerers,
and
the
Chaldeans,
for
to
tell
the
king
his
dreams.
So
they
came
in
and
stood
before
the
king.
And
the
king
said
unto
them,
I
have
dreamed
a
dream,
and
my
spirit
is
troubled
to
know
the
dream.
Then
spake
the
Chaldeans
to
the
king
in
the
Syrian
language,
O
king,
live
for
ever:
tell
thy
servants
the
dream,
and
we
will
shew
the
interpretation.
The
king
answered
and
said
to
the
Chaldeans,
The
thing
is
gone
from
me:
if
ye
make
not
known
unto
me
the
dream
and
the
interpretation
thereof,
ye
shall
be
cut
in
pieces,
and
your
houses
shall
be
made
a
dunghill.
But
if
ye
shew
the
dream
and
the
interpretation
thereof,
ye
shall
receive
of
me
gifts
and
rewards
and
great
honour:
therefore
shew
me
the
dream
and
the
interpretation
thereof.
They
answered
the
second
time
and
said,
Let
the
king
tell
his
servants
the
dream,
and
we
will
shew
the
interpretation.
The
king
answered
and
said,
I
know
of
a
certain
that
ye
would
gain
time,
because
ye
see
the
thing
is
gone
from
me.
But
if
ye
make
not
known
unto
me
the
dream,
there
is
but
one
law
for
you:
for
ye
have
prepared
lying
and
corrupt
words
to
speak
before
me,
till
the
time
be
changed:
therefore
tell
me
the
dream,
and
I
shall
know
that
ye
can
shew
me
the
interpretation
thereof.
The
Chaldeans
answered
before
the
king,
and
said,
There
is
not
a
man
upon
the
earth
that
can
shew
the
king’s
matter:
forasmuch
as
no
king,
lord,
nor
ruler,
hath
asked
such
a
thing
of
any
magician,
or
enchanter,
or
Chaldean.
And
it
is
a
rare
thing
that
the
king
requireth,
and
there
is
none
other
that
can
shew
it
before
the
king,
except
the
gods,
whose
dwelling
is
not
with
flesh.
For
this
cause
the
king
was
angry
and
very
furious,
and
commanded
to
destroy
all
the
wise
men
of
Babylon.
So
the
decree
went
forth,
and
the
wise
men
were
to
be
slain;
and
they
sought
Daniel
and
his
companions
to
be
slain.
Then
Daniel
returned
answer
with
counsel
and
prudence
to
Arioch
the
captain
of
the
king’s
guard,
which
was
gone
forth
to
slay
the
wise
men
of
Babylon;
he
answered
and
said
to
Arioch
the
king’s
captain,
Wherefore
is
the
decree
so
urgent
from
the
king?
Then
Arioch
made
the
thing
known
to
Daniel.
And
Daniel
went
in,
and
desired
of
the
king
that
he
would
appoint
him
a
time,
and
he
would
shew
the
king
the
interpretation.
Then
Daniel
went
to
his
house,
and
made
the
thing
known
to
Hananiah,
Mishael,
and
Azariah,
his
companions:
that
they
would
desire
mercies
of
the
God
of
heaven
concerning
this
secret;
that
Daniel
and
his
companions
should
not
perish
with
the
rest
of
the
wise
men
of
Babylon.
Then
was
the
secret
revealed
unto
Daniel
in
a
vision
of
the
night.
Then
Daniel
blessed
the
God
of
heaven.
Daniel
answered
and
said,
Blessed
be
the
name
of
God
for
ever
and
ever:
for
wisdom
and
might
are
his:
And
he
changeth
the
times
and
the
seasons:
he
removeth
kings,
and
setteth
up
kings:
he
giveth
wisdom
unto
the
wise,
and
knowledge
to
them
that
know
understanding:
he
revealeth
the
deep
and
secret
things:
he
knoweth
what
is
in
the
darkness,
and
the
light
dwelleth
with
him.
I
thank
thee,
and
praise
thee,
O
thou
God
of
my
fathers,
who
hast
given
me
wisdom
and
might,
and
hast
now
made
known
unto
me
what
we
desired
of
thee:
for
thou
hast
made
known
unto
us
the
king’s
matter.
Therefore
Daniel
went
in
unto
Arioch,
whom
the
king
had
appointed
to
destroy
the
wise
men
of
Babylon:
he
went
and
said
thus
unto
him;
Destroy
not
the
wise
men
of
Babylon:
bring
me
in
before
the
king,
and
I
will
shew
unto
the
king
the
interpretation.
Then
Arioch
brought
in
Daniel
before
the
king
in
haste,
and
said
thus
unto
him,
I
have
found
a
man
of
the
children
of
the
captivity
of
Judah,
that
will
make
known
unto
the
king
the
interpretation.
The
king
answered
and
said
to
Daniel,
whose
name
was
Belteshazzar,
Art
thou
able
to
make
known
unto
me
the
dream
which
I
have
seen,
and
the
interpretation
thereof?
Daniel
answered
before
the
king,
and
said,
The
secret
which
the
king
hath
demanded
can
neither
wise
men,
enchanters,
magicians,
nor
soothsayers,
shew
unto
the
king;
but
there
is
a
God
in
heaven
that
revealeth
secrets,
and
he
hath
made
known
to
the
king
Nebuchadnezzar
what
shall
be
in
the
latter
days.
Thy
dream,
and
the
visions
of
thy
head
upon
thy
bed,
are
these:
as
for
thee,
O
king,
thy
thoughts
came
into
thy
mind
upon
thy
bed,
what
should
come
to
pass
hereafter:
and
he
that
revealeth
secrets
hath
made
known
to
thee
what
shall
come
to
pass.
But
as
for
me,
this
secret
is
not
revealed
to
me
for
any
wisdom
that
I
have
more
than
any
living,
but
to
the
intent
that
the
interpretation
may
be
made
known
to
the
king,
and
that
thou
mayest
know
the
thoughts
of
thy
heart.
Thou,
O
king,
sawest,
and
behold
a
great
image.
This
image,
which
was
mighty,
and
whose
brightness
was
excellent,
stood
before
thee;
and
the aspect
thereof
was
terrible.
As
for
this
image,
his
head
was
of
fine
gold,
his
breast
and
his
arms
of
silver,
his
belly
and
his
thighs
of
brass,
his
legs
of
iron,
his
feet
part
of
iron,
and
part
of
clay.
Thou
sawest
till
that
a
stone
was
cut
out
without
hands,
which
smote
the
image
upon
his
feet
that
were
of
iron
and
clay,
and
brake
them
in
pieces.
Then
was
the
iron,
the
clay,
the
brass,
the
silver,
and
the
gold,
broken
in
pieces
together,
and
became
like
the
chaff
of
the
summer threshing-floors;
and
the
wind
carried
them
away,
that
no
place
was
found
for
them:
and
the
stone
that
smote
the
image
became
a
great
mountain,
and
filled
the
whole
earth.
This
is
the
dream;
and
we
will
tell
the
interpretation
thereof
before
the
king.
Thou,
O
king,
art
king
of
kings,
unto
whom
the
God
of
heaven
hath
given
the
kingdom,
the
power,
and
the
strength,
and
the
glory;
and
wheresoever
the
children
of
men
dwell,
the
beasts
of
the
field
and
the
fowls
of
the
heaven
hath
he
given
into
thine
hand,
and
hath
made
thee
to
rule
over
them
all:
thou
art
the
head
of
gold.
And
after
thee
shall
arise
another
kingdom
inferior
to
thee;
and
another
third
kingdom
of
brass,
which
shall
bear
rule
over
all
the
earth.
And
the
fourth
kingdom
shall
be
strong
as
iron:
forasmuch
as
iron
breaketh
in
pieces
and
subdueth
all
things:
and
as
iron
that crusheth
all
these,
shall
it
break
in
pieces
and
crush.
And
whereas
thou
sawest
the
feet
and
toes,
part
of
potters’
clay,
and
part
of
iron,
it
shall
be
a
divided
kingdom;
but
there
shall
be
in
it
of
the
strength
of
the
iron,
forasmuch
as
thou
sawest
the
iron
mixed
with
miry
clay.
And
as
the
toes
of
the
feet
were
part
of
iron,
and
part
of
clay,
so
the
kingdom
shall
be
partly
strong,
and
partly
broken.
And
whereas
thou
sawest
the
iron
mixed
with
miry
clay,
they
shall
mingle
themselves
with
the
seed
of
men;
but
they
shall
not
cleave
one
to
another,
even
as
iron
doth
not
mingle
with
clay.
And
in
the
days
of
those
kings
shall
the
God
of
heaven
set
up
a
kingdom,
which
shall
never
be
destroyed,
nor
shall
the
sovereignty
thereof
be
left
to
another
people;
but
it
shall
break
in
pieces
and
consume
all
these
kingdoms,
and
it
shall
stand
for
ever.
Forasmuch
as
thou
sawest
that
a
stone
was
cut
out
of
the
mountain
without
hands,
and
that
it
brake
in
pieces
the
iron,
the
brass,
the
clay,
the
silver,
and
the
gold;
the
great
God
hath
made
known
to
the
king
what
shall
come
to
pass
hereafter:
and
the
dream
is
certain,
and
the
interpretation
thereof
sure.
Then
the
king
Nebuchadnezzar
fell
upon
his
face,
and
worshipped
Daniel,
and
commanded
that
they
should
offer
an
oblation
and
sweet
odours
unto
him.
The
king
answered
unto
Daniel,
and
said,
Of
a
truth
your
God
is
the
God
of
gods,
and
the
Lord
of
kings,
and
a
revealer
of
secrets,
sing
thou
hast
been
able
to
reveal
this
secret.
Then
the
king
made
Daniel
great,
and
gave
him
many
great
gifts,
and
made
him
to
rule
over
the
whole
province
of
Babylon,
and
to
be
chief
governor
over
all
the
wise
men
of
Babylon.
And
Daniel
requested
of
the
king,
and
he
appointed
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
over
the
affairs
of
the
province
of
Babylon:
but
Daniel
was
in
the
gate
of
the
king.
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
made
an
image
of
gold,
whose
height
was
threescore
cubits,
and
the
breadth
thereof
six
cubits:
he
set
it
up
in
the
plain
of
Dura,
in
the
province
of
Babylon.
Then
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
sent
to
gather
together
the
satraps,
the
deputies,
and
the
governors,
the
judges,
the
treasurers,
the
counsellors,
the
sheriffs,
and
all
the
rulers
of
the
provinces,
to
come
to
the
dedication
of
the
image
which
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
had
set
up.
Then
the
satraps,
the
deputies,
and
the
governors,
the
judges,
the
treasurers,
the
counsellors,
the
sheriffs,
and
all
the
rulers
of
the
provinces,
were
gathered
together
unto
the
dedication
of
the
image
that
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
had
set
up;
and
they
stood
before
the
image
that
Nebuchadnezzar
had
set
up.
Then
the
herald
cried
aloud,
to
you
it
is
commanded,
O
peoples,
nations,
and
languages,
that
at
what
time
ye
hear
the
sound
of
the
cornet,
flute,
harp,
sackbut,
psaltery,
dulcimer,
and
all
kinds
of
music,
ye
fall
down
and
worship
the
golden
image
that
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
hath
set
up:
and
whoso
falleth
not
down
and
worshippeth
shall
the
same
hour
be
cast
into
the
midst
of
a
burning
fiery
furnace.
Therefore
at
that
time,
when
all
the
peoples
heard
the
sound
of
the
cornet,
flute,
harp,
sackbut,
psaltery,
and
all
kinds
of
music,
all
the
peoples,
the
nations,
and
the
languages,
fell
down
and
worshipped
the
golden
image
that
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
had
set
up.
Wherefore
at
that
time
certain
Chaldeans
came
near,
and
brought
accusation
against
the
Jews.
They
answered
and
said
to
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king,
O
king,
live
for
ever.
Thou,
O
king,
hast
made
a
decree,
that
every
man
that
shall
hear
the
sound
of
the
cornet,
flute,
harp,
sackbut,
psaltery,
and
dulcimer,
and
all
kinds
of
music,
shall
fall
down
and
worship
the
golden
image:
and
whoso
falleth
not
down
and
worshippeth,
shall
be
cast
into
the
midst
of
a
burning
fiery
furnace.
There
are
certain
Jews
whom
thou
hast
appointed
over
the
affairs
of
the
province
of
Babylon,
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego;
these
men,
O
king,
have
not
regarded
thee:
they
serve
not
thy
gods,
nor
worship
the
golden
image
which
thou
hast
set
up.
Then
Nebuchadnezzar
in
his
rage
and
fury
commanded
to
bring
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego.
Then
they
brought
these
men
before
the
king.
Nebuchadnezzar
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Is
it
of
purpose,
O
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
that
ye
serve
not
my
god,
nor
worship
the
golden
image
which
I
have
set
up?
Now
if
ye
be
ready
that
at
what
time
ye
hear
the
sound
of
the
cornet,
flute,
harp,
sackbut,
psaltery,
and
dulcimer,
and
all
kinds
of
music,
ye
fall
down
and
worship
the
image
which
I
have
made,
well:
but
if
ye
worship
not,
ye
shall
be
cast
the
same
hour
into
the
midst
of
a
burning
fiery
furnace;
and
who
is
that
God
that
shall
deliver
you
out
of
my
hands?
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
answered
and
said
to
the
king,
O
Nebuchadnezzar,
we
have
no
need
to
answer
thee
in
this
matter.
If
it
be
so,
our
God
whom
we
serve
is
able
to
deliver
us
from
the
burning
fiery
furnace;
and
he
will
deliver
us
out
of
thine
hand,
O
king.
But
if
not,
be
it
known
unto
thee,
O
king,
that
we
will
not
serve
thy
gods,
nor
worship
the
golden
image
which
thou
hast
set
up.
Then
was
Nebuchadnezzar
full
of
fury,
and
the
form
of
his
visage
was
changed
against
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego:
therefore
he
spake,
and
commanded
that
they
should
heat
the
furnace
seven
times
more
than
it
was
wont
to
be
heated.
And
he
commanded
certain
mighty
men
that
were
in
is
army
to
bind
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
and
to
cast
them
into
the
burning
fiery
furnace.
Then
these
men
were
bound
in
their
hosen,
their
tunics,
and
their
mantles,
and
their
other
garments,
and
were
cast
into
the
midst
of
the
burning
fiery
furnace.
Therefore
because
the
king’s
commandment
was
urgent,
and
the
furnace
exceeding
hot,
the
flame
of
the
fire
slew
those
men
that
took
up
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego.
And
these
three
men,
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
fell
down
bound
into
the
midst
of
the
burning
fiery
furnace.
Then
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king
was
astonied,
and
rose
up
in
haste:
he
spake
and
said
unto
his
counsellors,
Did
not
we
cast
three
men
bound
into
the
midst
of
the
fire?
They
answered
and
said
unto
the
king,
True,
O
king.
He
answered
and
said,
Lo,
I
see
four
men
loose,
walking
in
the
midst
of
the
fire,
and
they
have
no
hurt;
and
the aspect
of
the
fourth
is
like
a
son
of
the
gods.
Then
Nebuchadnezzar
came
near
to
the
mouth
of
the
burning
fiery
furnace:
he
spake
and
said,
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
ye
servants
of
the
Most
High
God,
come
forth,
and
come
hither.
Then
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
came
forth
out
of
the
midst
of
the
fire.
And
the
satraps,
the
deputies,
and
the
governors,
and
the
king’s
counsellors,
being
gathered
together,
saw
these
men,
that
the
fire
had
no
power
upon
their
bodies,
nor
was
the
hair
of
their
head
singed,
neither
were
their
hosen
changed,
nor
had
the
smell
of
fire
passed
on
them.
Nebuchadnezzar
spake
and
said,
Blessed
be
the
God
of
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
who
hath
sent
his
angel,
and
delivered
his
servants
that
trusted
in
him,
and
have
changed
the
king’s
word,
and
have
yielded
their
bodies,
that
they
might
not
serve
nor
worship
any
god,
except
their
own
God.
Therefore
I
make
a
decree,
that
every
people,
nation,
and
language,
which
speak
any
thing
amiss
against
the
God
of
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
shall
be
cut
in
pieces,
and
their
houses
shall
be
made
a dung-hill:
because
there
is
no
other
god
that
is
able
to
deliver
after
this
sort.
Then
the
king
promoted
Shadrach,
Meshach,
and
Abed-nego,
in
the
province
of
Babylon.
Nebuchadnezzar
the
king,
unto
all
the
peoples,
nations,
and
languages,
that
dwell
in
all
the
earth;
peace
be
multiplied
unto
you.
It
hath
seemed
good
unto
me
to
shew
the
signs
and
wonders
that
the
Most
High
God
hath
wrought
toward
me.
How
great
are
his
signs!
and
how
mighty
are
his
wonders!
his
kingdom
is
an
everlasting
kingdom,
and
his
dominion
is
from
generation
to
generation.
I
Nebuchadnezzar
was
at
rest
in
mine
house,
and
flourishing
in
my
palace.
I
saw
a
dream
which
made
me
afraid;
the
thoughts
upon
my
bed
and
the
visions
of
my
head
troubled
me.
Therefore
made
I
a
decree
to
bring
in
all
the
wise
men
of
Babylon
before
me,
that
they
might
make
known
unto
me
the
interpretation
of
the
dream.
Then
came
in
the
magicians,
the
enchanters,
the
Chaldeans,
and
the
soothsayers:
and
I
told
the
dream
before
them;
but
they
did
not
make
known
unto
me
the
interpretation
thereof.
But
at
the
last
Daniel
came
in
before
me,
whose
name
was
Belteshazzar,
according
to
the
name
of
my
god,
and
in
whom
is
the
spirit
of
the
holy
gods:
and
I
told
the
dream
before
him,
saying,
O
Belteshazzar,
master
of
the
magicians,
because
I
know
that
the
spirit
of
the
holy
gods
is
in
thee,
and
no
secret
troubleth
thee,
tell
me
the
visions
of
my
dream
that
I
have
seen,
and
the
interpretation
thereof.
Thus
were
the
visions
of
my
head
upon
my
bed:
I
saw,
and
behold
a
tree
in
the
midst
of
the
earth,
and
the
height
thereof
was
great.
The
tree
grew,
and
was
strong,
and
the
height
thereof
reached
unto
heaven,
and
the
sight
thereof
to
the
end
of
all
the
earth.
The
leaves
thereof
were
fair,
and
the
fruit
thereof
much,
and
in
it
was
meat
for
all:
the
beasts
of
the
field
had
shadow
under
it,
and
the
fowls
of
the
heaven
dwelt
in
the
branches
thereof,
and
all
flesh
was
fed
of
it.
I
saw
in
the
visions
of
my
head
upon
my
bed,
and,
behold,
a
watcher
and
an
holy
one
came
down
from
heaven.
He
cried
aloud,
and
said
thus,
Hew
down
the
tree,
and
cut
off
his
branches,
shake
off
his
leaves,
and
scatter
his
fruit:
let
the
beasts
get
away
from
under
it,
and
the
fowls
from
his
branches.
Nevertheless
leave
the
stump
of
his
roots
in
the
earth,
even
with
a
band
of
iron
and
brass,
in
the
tender
grass
of
the
field;
and
let
it
be
wet
with
the
dew
of
heaven,
and
let
his
portion
be
with
the
beasts
in
the
grass
of
the
earth:
let
his
heart
be
changed
from
man’s
and
let
a
beast’s
heart
be
given
unto
him;
and
let
seven
times
pass
over
him.
The
sentence
is
by
the
decree
of
the
watchers,
and
the
demand
by
the
word
of
the
holy
ones:
to
the
intent
that
the
living
may
know
that
the
Most
High
ruleth
in
the
kingdom
of
men,
and
giveth
it
to
whomsoever
he
will,
and
setteth
up
over
it
the
lowest
of
men.
This
dream
I
king
Nebuchadnezzar
have
seen:
and
thou,
O
Belteshazzar,
declare
the
interpretation,
forasmuch
as
all
the
wise
men
of
my
kingdom
are
not
able
to
make
known
unto
me
the
interpretation;
but
thou
art
able,
for
the
spirit
of
the
holy
gods
is
in
thee.
Then
Daniel,
whose
name
was
Belteshazzar,
was
astonied
for
a
while,
and
his
thoughts
troubled
him.
The
king
answered
and
said,
Belteshazzar,
let
not
the
dream
or
the
interpretation,
trouble
thee.
Belteshazzar
answered
and
said,
My
lord,
the
dream
be
to
them
that
hate
thee,
and
the
interpretation
thereof
to
thine
adversaries.
The
tree
that
thou
sawest,
which
grew,
and
was
strong,
whose
height
reached
unto
the
heaven,
and
the
sight
thereof
to
all
the
earth;
whose
leaves
were
fair,
and
the
fruit
thereof
much,
and
in
it
was
meat
for
all;
under
which
the
beasts
of
the
field
dwelt,
and
upon
whose
branches
the
fowls
of
the
heaven
had
their
habitation:
it
is
thou,
O
king,
that
art
grown
and
become
strong:
for
thy
greatness
is
grown,
and
reacheth
unto
heaven,
and
thy
dominion
to
the
end
of
the
earth.
And
whereas
the
king
saw
a
watcher
and
an
holy
one
coming
down
from
heaven,
and
saying,
Hew
down
the
tree,
and
destroy
it;
nevertheless
leave
the
stump
of
the
roots
thereof
in
the
earth,
even
with
a
band
of
iron
and
brass,
in
the
tender
grass
of
the
field;
and
let
it
be
wet
with
the
dew
of
heaven,
and
let
his
portion
be
with
the
beasts
of
the
field,
till
seven
times
pass
over
him;
this
is
the
interpretation,
O
king,
and
it
is
the
decree
of
the
Most
High,
which
is
come
upon
my
lord
the
king:
that
thou shalt
be
driven
from
men,
and
thy
dwelling
shall
be
with
the
beasts
of
the
field,
and
thou shalt
be
made
to
eat
grass
as
oxen,
and shalt
be
wet
with
the
dew
of
heaven,
and
seven
times
shall
pass
over
thee;
till
thou
know
that
the
Most
High
ruleth
in
the
kingdom
of
men,
and
giveth
it
to
whomsoever
he
will.
And
whereas
they
commanded
to
leave
the
stump
of
the
tree
roots;
thy
kingdom
shall
be
sure
unto
thee,
after
that
thou shalt
have
known
that
the
heavens
do
rule.
Wherefore,
O
king,
let
my
counsel
be
acceptable
unto
thee,
and
break
off
thy
sins
by
righteousness,
and
thine
iniquities
by
shewing
mercy
to
the
poor;
if
there
may
be
a
lengthening
of
thy
tranquillity.
All
this
came
upon
the
king
Nebuchadnezzar.
At
the
end
of
twelve
months
he
was
walking
in
the
royal
palace
of
Babylon.
The
king
spake
and
said,
Is
not
this
great
Babylon,
which
I
have
built
for
the
royal
dwelling
place,
by
the
might
of
my
power
and
for
the
glory
of
my
majesty?
While
the
word
was
in
the
king’s
mouth,
there
fell
a
voice
from
heaven,
saying,
O
king
Nebuchadnezzar,
to
thee
it
is
spoken:
the
kingdom
is
departed
from
thee.
and
thou shalt
be
driven
from
men,
and
thy
dwelling
shall
be
with
the
beasts
of
the
field;
thou shalt
be
made
to
eat
grass
as
oxen,
and
seven
times
shall
pass
over
thee;
until
thou
know
that
the
Most
High
ruleth
in
the
kingdom
of
men,
and
giveth
it
to
whomsoever
he
will.
The
same
hour
was
the
thing
fulfilled
upon
Nebuchadnezzar:
and
he
was
driven
from
men,
and
did
eat
grass
as
oxen,
and
his
body
was
wet
with
the
dew
of
heaven,
till
his
hair
was
grown
like
eagles’
feathers,
and
his
nails
like
birds’
claws.
And
at
the
end
of
the
days
I
Nebuchadnezzar
lifted
up
mine
eyes
unto
heaven,
and
mine
understanding
returned
unto
me,
and
I
blessed
the
Most
High,
and
I
praised
and
honoured
him
that
liveth
for
ever;
for
his
dominion
is
an
everlasting
dominion,
and
his
kingdom
from
generation
to
generation:
And
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
earth
are
reputed
as
nothing:
and
he
doeth
according
to
his
will
in
the
army
of
heaven,
and
among
the
inhabitants
of
the
earth:
and
none
can
stay
his
hand,
or
say
unto
him,
What
doest
thou?
At
the
same
time
mine
understanding
returned
unto
me;
and
for
the
glory
of
my
kingdom,
my
majesty
and
brightness
returned
unto
me;
and
my
counsellors
and
my
lords
sought
unto
me;
and
I
was
established
in
my
kingdom,
and
excellent
greatness
was
added
unto
me.
Now
I
Nebuchadnezzar
praise
and
extol
and
honour
the
King
of
heaven;
for
all
his
works
are
truth,
and
his
ways
judgment:
and
those
that
walk
in
pride
he
is
able
to
abase.
Belshazzar
the
king
made
a
great
feast
to
a
thousand
of
his
lords,
and
drank
wine
before
the
thousand.
Belshazzar, whiles
he
tasted
the
wine,
commanded
to
bring
the
golden
and
silver
vessels
which
Nebuchadnezzar
his
father
had
taken
out
of
the
temple
which
was
in
Jerusalem;
that
the
king
and
his
lords,
his
wives
and
his
concubines,
might
drink
therein.
Then
they
brought
the
golden
vessels
that
were
taken
out
of
the
temple
of
the
house
of
God
which
was
at
Jerusalem;
and
the
king
and
his
lords,
his
wives
and
his
concubines,
drank
in
them.
They
drank
wine,
and
praised
the
gods
of
gold,
and
of
silver,
of
brass,
of
iron,
of
wood,
and
of
stone.
In
the
same
hour
came
forth
the
fingers
of
a
man’s
hand,
and
wrote
over
against
the
candlestick
upon
the
plaister
of
the
wall
of
the
king’s
palace:
and
the
king
saw
the
part
of
the
hand
that
wrote.
Then
the
king’s
countenance
was
changed
in
him,
and
his
thoughts
troubled
him;
and
the
joints
of
his
loins
were
loosed,
and
his
knees
smote
one
against
another.
The
king
cried
aloud
to
bring
in
the
enchanters,
the
Chaldeans,
and
the
soothsayers.
The
king
spake
and
said
to
the
wise
men
of
Babylon,
Whosoever
shall
read
this
writing,
and
shew
me
the
interpretation
thereof,
shall
be
clothed
with
purple,
and
have
a
chain
of
gold
about
his
neck,
and
shall
be
the
third
ruler
in
the
kingdom.
Then
came
in
all
the
king’s
wise
men:
but
they
could
not
read
the
writing,
nor
make
known
to
the
king
the
interpretation.
Then
was
king
Belshazzar
greatly
troubled,
and
his
countenance
was
changed
in
him,
and
his
lords
were
perplexed.
Now
the
queen
by
reason
of
the
words
of
the
king
and
his
lords
came
into
the
banquet
house:
the
queen
spake
and
said,
O
king,
live
for
ever;
let
not
thy
thoughts
trouble
thee,
nor
let
thy
countenance
be
changed:
There
is
a
man
in
thy
kingdom,
in
whom
is
the
spirit
of
the
holy
gods;
and
in
the
days
of
thy
father
light
and
understanding
and
wisdom,
like
the
wisdom
of
the
gods,
was
found
in
him:
and
the
king
Nebuchadnezzar
thy
father,
the
king,
I
say,
thy
father,
made
him
master
of
the
magicians,
enchanters,
Chaldeans,
and
soothsayers;
forasmuch
as
an
excellent
spirit,
and
knowledge,
and
understanding,
interpreting
of
dreams,
and
shewing
of
dark
sentences,
and
dissolving
of
doubts,
were
found
in
the
same
Daniel,
whom
the
king
named
Belteshazzar.
Now
let
Daniel
be
called,
and
he
will
shew
the
interpretation.
Then
was
Daniel
brought
in
before
the
king.
The
king
spake
and
said
unto
Daniel,
Art
thou
that
Daniel,
which
art
of
the
children
of
the
captivity
of
Judah,
whom
the
king
my
father
brought
out
of
Judah?
I
have
heard
of
thee,
that
the
spirit
of
the
gods
is
in
thee,
and
that
light
and
understanding
and
excellent
wisdom
is
found
in
thee.
And
now
the
wise
men,
the
enchanters,
have
been
brought
in
before
me,
that
they
should
read
this
writing,
and
make
known
unto
me
the
interpretation
thereof:
but
they
could
not
shew
the
interpretation
of
the
thing.
But
I
have
heard
of
thee,
that
thou
canst
give
interpretations,
and
dissolve
doubts:
now
if
thou
canst
read
the
writing,
and
make
known
to
me
the
interpretation
thereof,
thou shalt
be
clothed
with
purple,
and
have
a
chain
of
gold
about
thy
neck,
and shalt
be
the
third
ruler
in
the
kingdom.
Then
Daniel
answered
and
said
before
the
king,
Let
thy
gifts
be
to
thyself,
and
give
thy
rewards
to
another;
nevertheless
I
will
read
the
writing
unto
the
king,
and
make
known
to
him
the
interpretation.
O
thou
king,
the
Most
High
God
gave
Nebuchadnezzar
thy
father
the
kingdom,
and
greatness,
and
glory,
and
majesty:
and
because
of
the
greatness
that
he
gave
him,
all
the
peoples,
nations,
and
languages
trembled
and
feared
before
him:
whom
he
would
he
slew,
and
whom
he
would
he
kept
alive;
and
whom
he
would
he
raised
up,
and
whom
he
would
he
put
down.
But
when
his
heart
was
lifted
up,
and
his
spirit
was
hardened
that
he
dealt
proudly,
he
was
deposed
from
his
kingly
throne,
and
they
took
his
glory
from
him:
and
he
was
driven
from
the
sons
of
men;
and
his
heart
was
made
like
the
beasts,
and
his
dwelling
was
with
the
wild
asses;
he
was
fed
with
grass
like
oxen,
and
his
body
was
wet
with
the
dew
of
heaven:
until
he
knew
that
the
Most
High
God
ruleth
in
the
kingdom
of
men,
and
that
he
setteth
up
over
it
whomsoever
he
will.
And
thou
his
son,
O
Belshazzar,
hast
not
humbled
thine
heart,
though
thou
knewest
all
this;
but
hast
lifted
up
thyself
against
the
Lord
of
heaven;
and
they
have
brought
the
vessels
of
his
house
before
thee,
and
thou
and
thy
lords,
thy
wives
and
thy
concubines,
have
drunk
wine
in
them;
and
thou
hast
praised
the
gods
of
silver,
and
gold,
of
brass,
iron,
wood,
and
stone,
which
see
not,
nor
hear,
nor
know:
and
the
God
in
whose
hand
thy
breath
is,
and
whose
are
all
thy
ways,
hast
thou
not
glorified:
Then
was
the
part
of
the
hand
sent
from
before
him,
and
this
writing
was
inscribed.
And
this
is
the
writing
that
was
inscribed,
MENE,
MENE,
TEKEL,
UPHARSIN.
This
is
the
interpretation
of
the
thing:
MENE;
God
hath
numbered
thy
kingdom,
and
brought
it
to
an
end.
TEKEL;
thou
art
weighed
in
the
balances,
and
art
found
wanting.
PERES;
thy
kingdom
is
divided,
and
given
to
the
Medes
and
Persians.
Then
commanded
Belshazzar,
and
they
clothed
Daniel
with
purple,
and
put
a
chain
of
gold
about
his
neck,
and
made
proclamation
concerning
him,
that
he
should
be
the
third
ruler
in
the
kingdom.
In
that
night
Belshazzar
the
Chaldean
king
was
slain.
And
Darius
the
Mede
received
the
kingdom,
being
about
threescore
and
two
years
old.
It
pleased
Darius
to
set
over
the
kingdom
an
hundred
and
twenty
satraps,
which
should
be
throughout
the
whole
kingdom;
and
over
them
three
presidents,
of
whom
Daniel
was
one;
that
these
satraps
might
give
account
unto
them,
and
that
the
king
should
have
no
damage.
Then
this
Daniel
was
distinguished
above
the
presidents
and
the
satraps,
because
an
excellent
spirit
was
in
him;
and
the
king
thought
to
set
him
over
the
whole
realm.
Then
the
presidents
and
the
satraps
sought
to
find
occasion
against
Daniel
as
touching
the
kingdom;
but
they
could
find
none
occasion
nor
fault;
forasmuch
as
he
was
faithful,
neither
was
there
any
error
or
fault
found
in
him.
Then
said
these
men,
We
shall
not
find
any
occasion
against
this
Daniel,
except
we
find
it
against
him
concerning
the
law
of
his
God.
Then
these
presidents
and
satraps
assembled
together
to
the
king,
and
said
thus
unto
him,
King
Darius,
live
for
ever.
All
the
presidents
of
the
kingdom,
the
deputies
and
the
satraps,
the
counsellors
and
the
governors,
have
consulted
together
to
establish
a
royal
statute,
and
to
make
a
strong
interdict,
that
whosoever
shall
ask
a
petition
of
any
god
or
man
for
thirty
days,
save
of
thee,
O
king,
he
shall
be
cast
into
the
den
of
lions.
Now,
O
king,
establish
the
interdict,
and
sign
the
writing,
that
it
be
not
changed,
according
to
the
law
of
the
Medes
and
Persians,
which
altereth
not.
Wherefore
king
Darius
signed
the
writing
and
the
interdict.
And
when
Daniel
knew
that
the
writing
was
signed,
he
went
into
his
house; (now
his
windows
were
open
in
his
chamber
toward
Jerusalem;)
and
he
kneeled
upon
his
knees
three
times
a
day,
and
prayed,
and
gave
thanks
before
his
God,
as
he
did
aforetime.
Then
these
men
assembled
together,
and
found
Daniel
making
petition
and
supplication
before
his
God.
Then
they
came
near,
and
spake
before
the
king
concerning
the
king’s
interdict;
Hast
thou
not
signed
an
interdict,
that
every
man
that
shall
make
petition
unto
any
god
or
man
within
thirty
days,
save
unto
thee,
O
king,
shall
be
cast
into
the
den
of
lions?
The
king
answered
and
said,
The
thing
is
true,
according
to
the
law
of
the
Medes
and
Persians,
which
altereth
not.
Then
answered
they
and
said
before
the
king,
That
Daniel,
which
is
of
the
children
of
the
captivity
of
Judah,
regardeth
not
thee,
O
king,
nor
the
interdict
that
thou
hast
signed,
but
maketh
his
petition
three
times
a
day.
Then
the
king,
when
he
heard
these
words,
was
sore
displeased,
and
set
his
heart
on
Daniel
to
deliver
him:
and
he
laboured
till
the
going
down
of
the
sun
to
rescue
him.
Then
these
men
assembled
together
unto
the
king,
and
said
unto
the
king,
Know,
O
king,
that
it
is
a
law
of
the
Medes
and
Persians,
that
no
interdict
nor
statute
which
the
king
establisheth
may
be
changed.
Then
the
king
commanded,
and
they
brought
Daniel,
and
cast
him
into
the
den
of
lions.
Now
the
king
spake
and
said
unto
Daniel,
Thy
God
whom
thou
servest
continually,
he
will
deliver
thee.
And
a
stone
was
brought,
and
laid
upon
the
mouth
of
the
den;
and
the
king
sealed
it
with
his
own
signet,
and
with
the
signet
of
his
lords;
that
nothing
might
be
changed
concerning
Daniel.
Then
the
king
went
to
his
palace,
and
passed
the
night
fasting:
neither
were
instruments
of
music
brought
before
him:
and
his
sleep
fled
from
him.
Then
the
king
arose
very
early
in
the
morning,
and
went
in
haste
unto
the
den
of
lions.
And
when
he
came
near
unto
the
den
to
Daniel,
he
cried
with
a
lamentable
voice:
the
king
spake
and
said
to
Daniel,
O
Daniel,
servant
of
the
living
God,
is
thy
God,
whom
thou
servest
continually,
able
to
deliver
thee
from
the
lions?
Then
said
Daniel
unto
the
king,
O
king,
live
for
ever.
My
God
hath
sent
his
angel,
and
hath
shut
the
lions’
mouths,
and
they
have
not
hurt
me:
forasmuch
as
before
him
innocency
was
found
in
me;
and
also
before
thee,
O
king,
have
I
done
no
hurt.
Then
was
the
king
exceeding
glad,
and
commanded
that
they
should
take
Daniel
up
out
of
the
den.
So
Daniel
was
taken
up
out
of
the
den,
and
no
manner
of
hurt
was
found
upon
him,
because
he
had
trusted
in
his
God.
And
the
king
commanded,
and
they
brought
those
men
which
had
accused
Daniel,
and
they
cast
them
into
the
den
of
lions,
them,
their
children,
and
their
wives;
and
the
lions
had
the
mastery
of
them,
and
brake
all
their
bones
in
pieces,
or
ever
they
came
at
the
bottom
of
the
den.
Then
king
Darius
wrote
unto
all
the
peoples,
nations,
and
languages,
that
dwell
in
all
the
earth;
Peace
be
multiplied
unto
you.
I
make
a
decree,
that
in
all
the
dominion
of
my
kingdom
men
tremble
and
fear
before
the
God
of
Daniel:
for
he
is
the
living
God,
and
stedfast
for
ever,
and
his
kingdom
that
which
shall
not
be
destroyed,
and
his
dominion
shall
be
even
unto
the
end:
He
delivereth
and
rescueth,
and
he
worketh
signs
and
wonders
in
heaven
and
in
earth;
who
hath
delivered
Daniel
from
the
power
of
the
lions.
So
this
Daniel
prospered
in
the
reign
of
Darius,
and
in
the
reign
of
Cyrus
the
Persian.
In
the
first
year
of
Belshazzar
king
of
Babylon
Daniel
had
a
dream
and
visions
of
his
head
upon
his
bed:
then
he
wrote
the
dream
and
told
the
sum
of
the
matters.
Daniel
spake
and
said,
I
saw
in
my
vision
by
night,
and,
behold,
the
four
winds
of
the
heaven
brake
forth
upon
the
great
sea.
And
four
great
beasts
came
up
from
the
sea,
diverse
one
from
another.
The
first
was
like
a
lion,
and
had
eagle’s
wings:
I
beheld
till
the
wings
thereof
were
plucked,
and
it
was
lifted
up
from
the
earth,
and
made
to
stand
upon
two
feet
as
a
man,
and
a
man’s
heart
was
given
to
it.
And
behold
another
beast,
a
second,
like
to
a
bear,
and
it
was
raised
up
on
one
side,
and
three
ribs
were
in
his
mouth
between
his
teeth:
and
they
said
thus
unto
it,
Arise,
devour
much
flesh.
After
this
I
beheld,
and
lo
another,
like
a
leopard,
which
had
upon
the
back
of
it
four
wings
of
a
fowl;
the
beast
had
also
four
heads;
and
dominion
was
given
to
it.
After
this
I
saw
in
the
night
visions,
and
behold
a
fourth
beast,
terrible
and
powerful,
and
strong
exceedingly;
and
it
had
great
iron
teeth:
it
devoured
and
brake
in
pieces,
and
stamped
the
residue
with
his
feet:
and
it
was
diverse
from
all
the
beasts
that
were
before
it;
and
it
had
ten
horns.
I
considered
the
horns,
and,
behold,
there
came
up
among
them
another
horn,
a
little
one,
before
which
three
of
the
first
horns
were
plucked
up
by
the
roots:
and,
behold,
in
this
horn
were
eyes
like
the
eyes
of
a
man,
and
a
mouth
speaking
great
things.
I
beheld
till
thrones
were
placed,
and
one
that
was
ancient
of
days
did
sit:
his
raiment
was
white
as
snow,
and
the
hair
of
his
head
like
pure
wool;
his
throne
was
fiery
flames,
and
the
wheels
thereof
burning
fire.
A
fiery
stream
issued
and
came
forth
from
before
him:
thousand
thousands
ministered
unto
him,
and
ten
thousand
times
ten
thousand
stood
before
him:
the
judgment
was
set,
and
the
books
were
opened.
I
beheld
at
that
time
because
of
the
voice
of
the
great
words
which
the
horn
spake;
I
beheld
even
till
the
beast
was
slain,
and
his
body
destroyed,
and
he
was
given
to
be
burned
with
fire.
And
as
for
the
rest
of
the
beasts,
their
dominion
was
taken
away:
yet
their
lives
were
prolonged
for
a
season
and
a
time.
I
saw
in
the
night
visions,
and,
behold,
there
came
with
the
clouds
of
heaven
one
like
unto
a
son
of
man,
and
he
came
even
to
the
ancient
of
days,
and
they
brought
him
near
before
him.
And
there
was
given
him
dominion,
and
glory,
and
a
kingdom,
that
all
the
peoples,
nations,
and
languages
should
serve
him:
his
dominion
is
an
everlasting
dominion,
which
shall
not
pass
away,
and
his
kingdom
that
which
shall
not
be
destroyed.
As
for
me
Daniel,
my
spirit
was
grieved
in
the
midst
of
my
body,
and
the
visions
of
my
head
troubled
me.
I
came
near
unto
one
of
them
that
stood
by,
and
asked
him
the
truth
concerning
all
this.
So
he
told
me,
and
made
me
know
the
interpretation
of
the
things.
These
great
beasts,
which
are
four,
are
four
kings,
which
shall
arise
out
of
the
earth.
But
the
saints
of
the
Most
High
shall
receive
the
kingdom,
and
possess
the
kingdom
for
ever,
even
for
ever
and
ever.
Then
I
desired
to
know
the
truth
concerning
the
fourth
beast,
which
was
diverse
from
all
of
them,
exceeding
terrible,
whose
teeth
were
of
iron,
and
his
nails
of
brass;
which
devoured,
brake
in
pieces,
and
stamped
the
residue
with
his
feet;
and
concerning
the
ten
horns
that
were
on
his
head,
and
the
other
horn
which
came
up,
and
before
which
three
fell;
even
that
horn
that
had
eyes,
and
a
mouth
that
spake
great
things,
whose
look
was
more
stout
than
his
fellows.
I
beheld,
and
the
same
horn
made
war
with
the
saints,
and
prevailed
against
them;
until
the
ancient
of
days
came,
and
judgment
was
given
to
the
saints
of
the
Most
High;
and
the
time
came
that
the
saints
possessed
the
kingdom.
Thus
he
said,
The
fourth
beast
shall
be
a
fourth
kingdom
upon
earth,
which
shall
be
diverse
from
all
the
kingdoms,
and
shall
devour
the
whole
earth,
and
shall
tread
it
down,
and
break
it
in
pieces.
And
as
for
the
ten
horns,
out
of
this
kingdom
shall
ten
kings
arise:
and
another
shall
arise
after
them;
and
he
shall
be
diverse
from
the
former,
and
he
shall
put
down
three
kings.
And
he
shall
speak
words
against
the
Most
High,
and
shall
wear
out
the
saints
of
the
Most
High:
and
he
shall
think
to
change
the
times
and
the
law;
and
they
shall
be
given
into
his
hand
until
a
time
and
times
and
half
a
time.
But
the
judgment
shall
sit,
and
they
shall
take
away
his
dominion,
to
consume
and
to
destroy
it
unto
the
end.
And
the
kingdom
and
the
dominion,
and
the
greatness
of
the
kingdoms
under
the
whole
heaven,
shall
be
given
to
the
people
of
the
saints
of
the
Most
High:
his
kingdom
is
an
everlasting
kingdom,
and
all
dominions
shall
serve
and
obey
him.
Here
is
the
end
of
the
matter.
As
for
me
Daniel,
my
thoughts
much
troubled
me,
and
my
countenance
was
changed
in
me:
but
I
kept
the
matter
in
my
heart.
In
the
third
year
of
the
reign
of
king
Belshazzar
a
vision
appeared
unto
me,
even
unto
me
Daniel,
after
that
which
appeared
unto
me
at
the
first.
And
I
saw
in
the
vision;
now
it
was
so,
that
when
I
saw,
I
was
in
Shushan
the
palace,
which
is
in
the
province
of
Elam;
and
I
saw
in
the
vision,
and
I
was
by
the
river
Ulai.
Then
I
lifted
up
mine
eyes,
and
saw,
and,
behold,
there
stood
before
the
river
a
ram
which
had
two
horns:
and
the
two
horns
were
high;
but
one
was
higher
than
the
other,
and
the
higher
came
up
last.
I
saw
the
ram
pushing
westward,
and
northward,
and
southward;
and
no
beasts
could
stand
before
him,
neither
was
there
any
that
could
deliver
out
of
his
hand;
but
he
did
according
to
his
will,
and
magnified
himself.
And
as
I
was
considering,
behold,
an he-goat
came
from
the
west
over
the
face
of
the
whole
earth,
and
touched
not
the
ground:
and
the
goat
had
a
notable
horn
between
his
eyes.
And
he
came
to
the
ram
that
had
the
two
horns,
which
I
saw
standing
before
the
river,
and
ran
upon
him
in
the
fury
of
his
power.
And
I
saw
him
come
close
unto
the
ram,
and
he
was
moved
with
choler
against
him,
and
smote
the
ram,
and
brake
his
two
horns;
and
there
was
no
power
in
the
ram
to
stand
before
him:
but
he
cast
him
down
to
the
ground,
and
trampled
upon
him;
and
there
was
none
that
could
deliver
the
ram
out
of
his
hand.
And
the he-goat
magnified
himself
exceedingly:
and
when
he
was
strong,
the
great
horn
was
broken;
and
instead
of
it
there
came
up
four
notable
horns
toward
the
four
winds
of
heaven.
And
out
of
one
of
them
came
forth
a
little
horn,
which
waxed
exceeding
great,
toward
the
south,
and
toward
the
east,
and
toward
the
glorious
land.
And
it
waxed
great,
even
to
the
host
of
heaven;
and
some
of
the
host
and
of
the
stars
it
cast
down
to
the
ground,
and
trampled
upon
them.
Yea,
it
magnified
itself,
even
to
the
prince
of
the
host;
and
it
took
away
from
him
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
place
of
his
sanctuary
was
cast
down.
And
the
host
was
given
over
to
it
together
with
the
continual
burnt
offering
through
transgression;
and
it
cast
down
truth
to
the
ground,
and
it
did
its
pleasure
and
prospered.
Then
I
heard
a
holy
one
speaking;
and
another
holy
one
said
unto
that
certain
one
which
spake,
How
long
shall
be
the
vision
concerning
the
continual
burnt
offering,
and
the
transgression
that
maketh
desolate,
to
give
both
the
sanctuary
and
the
host
to
be
trodden
under
foot?
And
he
said
unto
me,
Unto
two
thousand
and
three
hundred
evenings
and
mornings;
then
shall
the
sanctuary
be
cleansed.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
I,
even
I
Daniel,
had
seen
the
vision,
that
I
sought
to
understand
it;
and,
behold,
there
stood
before
me
as
the
appearance
of
a
man.
And
I
heard
a
man’s
voice
between
the
banks
of
Ulai,
which
called,
and
said,
Gabriel,
make
this
man
to
understand
the
vision.
So
he
came
near
where
I
stood;
and
when
he
came,
I
was
affrighted,
and
fell
upon
my
face:
but
he
said
unto
me,
Understand,
O
son
of
man;
for
the
vision belongeth
to
the
time
of
the
end.
Now
as
he
was
speaking
with
me,
I
fell
into
a
deep
sleep,
with
my
face
toward
the
ground:
but
he
touched
me,
and
set
me
upright.
And
he
said,
Behold,
I
will
make
thee
know
what
shall
be
in
the
latter
time
of
the
indignation:
for
it belongeth
to
the
appointed
time
of
the
end.
The
ram
which
thou
sawest
that
had
the
two
horns,
they
are
the
kings
of
Media
and
Persia.
And
the
rough he-goat
is
the
king
of
Greece:
and
the
great
horn
that
is
between
his
eyes
is
the
first
king.
And
as
for
that
which
was
broken,
in
the
place
whereof
four
stood
up,
four
kingdoms
shall
stand
up
out
of
the
nation,
but
not
with
his
power.
And
in
the
latter
time
of
their
kingdom,
when
the
transgressors
are
come
to
the
full,
a
king
of
fierce
countenance,
and
understanding
dark
sentences,
shall
stand
up.
And
his
power
shall
be
mighty,
but
not
by
his
own
power;
and
he
shall
destroy
wonderfully,
and
shall
prosper
and
do
his
pleasure:
and
he
shall
destroy
the
mighty
ones
and
the
holy
people.
And
through
his
policy
he
shall
cause
craft
to
prosper
in
his
hand;
and
he
shall
magnify
himself
in
his
heart,
and
in
their
security
shall
he
destroy
many:
he
shall
also
stand
up
against
the
prince
of
princes;
but
he
shall
be
broken
without
hand.
And
the
vision
of
the
evenings
and
mornings
which
hath
been
told
is
true:
but
shut
thou
up
the
vision;
for
it belongeth
to
many
days
to
come.
And
I
Daniel
fainted,
and
was
sick
certain
days;
then
I
rose
up,
and
did
the
king’s
business:
and
I
was
astonished
at
the
vision,
but
none
understood
it.
In
the
first
year
of
Darius
the
son
of
Ahasuerus,
of
the
seed
of
the
Medes,
which
was
made
king
over
the
realm
of
the
Chaldeans;
in
the
first
year
of
his
reign
I
Daniel
understood
by
the
books
the
number
of
the
years,
whereof
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
to
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
for
the
accomplishing
of
the
desolations
of
Jerusalem,
even
seventy
years.
And
I
set
my
face
unto
the
Lord
God,
to
seek
by
prayer
and
supplications,
with
fasting,
and
sackcloth,
and
ashes.
And
I
prayed
unto
the
LORD
my
God,
and
made
confession,
and
said,
O
Lord,
the
great
and
dreadful
God,
which
keepeth
covenant
and
mercy
with
them
that
love
him
and
keep
his
commandments;
we
have
sinned,
and
have
dealt
perversely,
and
have
done
wickedly,
and
have
rebelled,
even
turning
aside
from
thy
precepts
and
from
thy
judgments:
neither
have
we
hearkened
unto
thy
servants
the
prophets,
which
spake
in
thy
name
to
our
kings,
our
princes,
and
our
fathers,
and
to
all
the
people
of
the
land.
O
Lord,
righteousness belongeth
unto
thee,
but
unto
us
confusion
of
face,
as
at
this
day;
to
the
men
of
Judah,
and
to
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
and
unto
all
Israel,
that
are
near,
and
that
are
far
off,
through
all
the
countries
whither
thou
hast
driven
them,
because
of
their
trespass
that
they
have
trespassed
against
thee.
O
Lord,
to
us belongeth
confusion
of
face,
to
our
kings,
to
our
princes,
and
to
our
fathers,
because
we
have
sinned
against
thee.
To
the
Lord
our
God
belong
mercies
and
forgivenesses;
for
we
have
rebelled
against
him;
neither
have
we
obeyed
the
voice
of
the
LORD
our
God,
to
walk
in
his
laws,
which
he
set
before
us
by
his
servants
the
prophets.
Yea,
all
Israel
have
transgressed
thy
law,
even
turning
aside,
that
they
should
not
obey
thy
voice:
therefore
hath
the
curse
been
poured
out
upon
us,
and
the
oath
that
is
written
in
the
law
of
Moses
the
servant
of
God;
for
we
have
sinned
against
him.
And
he
hath
confirmed
his
words,
which
he
spake
against
us,
and
against
our
judges
that
judged
us,
by
bringing
upon
us
a
great
evil:
for
under
the
whole
heaven
hath
not
been
done
as
hath
been
done
upon
Jerusalem.
As
it
is
written
in
the
law
of
Moses,
all
this
evil
is
come
upon
us:
yet
have
we
not
entreated
the
favour
of
the
LORD
our
God,
that
we
should
turn
from
our
iniquities,
and
have
discernment
in
thy
truth.
Therefore
hath
the
LORD
watched
over
the
evil,
and
brought
it
upon
us:
for
the
LORD
our
God
is
righteous
in
all
his
works
which
he
doeth,
and
we
have
not
obeyed
his
voice.
And
now,
O
Lord
our
God,
that
hast
brought
thy
people
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
with
a
mighty
hand,
and
hast
gotten
thee
renown,
as
at
this
day;
we
have
sinned,
we
have
done
wickedly.
O
Lord,
according
to
all
thy
righteousness,
let
thine
anger
and
thy
fury,
I
pray
thee,
be
turned
away
from
thy
city
Jerusalem,
thy
holy
mountain:
because
for
our
sins,
and
for
the
iniquities
of
our
fathers,
Jerusalem
and
thy
people
are
become
a
reproach
to
all
that
are
round
about
us.
Now
therefore,
O
our
God,
hearken
unto
the
prayer
of
thy
servant,
and
to
his
supplications,
and
cause
thy
face
to
shine
upon
thy
sanctuary
that
is
desolate,
for
the
Lord’s
sake.
O
my
God,
incline
thine
ear,
and
hear;
open
thine
eyes,
and
behold
our
desolations,
and
the
city
which
is
called
by
thy
name:
for
we
do
not
present
our
supplications
before
thee
for
our
righteousnesses,
but
for
thy
great
mercies.
O
Lord,
hear;
O
Lord,
forgive;
O
Lord,
hearken
and
do;
defer
not;
for
thine
own
sake,
O
my
God,
because
thy
city
and
thy
people
are
called
by
thy
name.
And whiles
I
was
speaking,
and
praying,
and
confessing
my
sin
and
the
sin
of
my
people
Israel,
and
presenting
my
supplication
before
the
LORD
my
God
for
the
holy
mountain
of
my
God;
yea, whiles
I
was
speaking
in
prayer,
the
man
Gabriel,
whom
I
had
seen
in
the
vision
at
the
beginning,
being
caused
to
fly
swiftly,
touched
me
about
the
time
of
the
evening
oblation.
And
he
instructed
me,
and
talked
with
me,
and
said,
O
Daniel,
I
am
now
come
forth
to
make
thee
skilful
of
understanding.
At
the
beginning
of
thy
supplications
the
commandment
went
forth,
and
I
am
come
to
tell
thee;
for
thou
art
greatly
beloved:
therefore
consider
the
matter,
and
understand
the
vision.
Seventy
weeks
are
decreed
upon
thy
people
and
upon
thy
holy
city,
to
finish
transgression,
and
to
make
an
end
of
sins,
and
to
make
reconciliation
for
iniquity,
and
to
bring
in
everlasting
righteousness,
and
to
seal
up
vision
and
prophecy,
and
to
anoint
the
most
holy.
Know
therefore
and
discern,
that
from
the
going
forth
of
the
commandment
to
restore
and
to
build
Jerusalem
unto
the
anointed
one,
the
prince,
shall
be
seven
weeks:
and
threescore
and
two
weeks,
it
shall
be
built
again,
with
street
and
moat,
even
in
troublous
times.
And
after
the
threescore
and
two
weeks
shall
the
anointed
one
be
cut
off,
and
shall
have
nothing:
and
the
people
of
the
prince
that
shall
come
shall
destroy
the
city
and
the
sanctuary;
and
his
end
shall
be
with
a
flood,
and
even
unto
the
end
shall
be
war;
desolations
are
determined.
And
he
shall
make
a
firm
covenant
with
many
for
one
week:
and
for
the
half
of
the
week
he
shall
cause
the
sacrifice
and
the
oblation
to
cease;
and
upon
the
wing
of
abominations
shall
come
one
that
maketh
desolate;
and
even
unto
the
consummation,
and
that
determined,
shall
wrath
be
poured
out
upon
the desolator.
In
the
third
year
of
Cyrus
king
of
Persia
a
thing
was
revealed
unto
Daniel,
whose
name
was
called
Belteshazzar;
and
the
thing
was
true,
even
a
great
warfare:
and
he
understood
the
thing,
and
had
understanding
of
the
vision.
In
those
days
I
Daniel
was
mourning
three
whole
weeks.
I
ate
no
pleasant
bread,
neither
came
flesh
nor
wine
in
my
mouth,
neither
did
I
anoint
myself
at
all,
till
three
whole
weeks
were
fulfilled.
And
in
the
four
and
twentieth
day
of
the
first
month,
as
I
was
by
the
side
of
the
great
river,
which
is
Hiddekel,
I
lifted
up
mine
eyes,
and
looked,
and
behold
a
man
clothed
in
linen,
whose
loins
were
girded
with
pure
gold
of
Uphaz:
his
body
also
was
like
the
beryl,
and
his
face
as
the
appearance
of
lightning,
and
his
eyes
as
lamps
of
fire,
and
his
arms
and
his
feet
like
in
colour
to
burnished
brass,
and
the
voice
of
his
words
like
the
voice
of
a
multitude.
And
I
Daniel
alone
saw
the
vision:
for
the
men
that
were
with
me
saw
not
the
vision;
but
a
great
quaking
fell
upon
them,
and
they
fled
to
hide
themselves.
So
I
was
left
alone,
and
saw
this
great
vision,
and
there
remained
no
strength
in
me:
for
my
comeliness
was
turned
in
me
into
corruption,
and
I
retained
no
strength.
Yet
heard
I
the
voice
of
his
words:
and
when
I
heard
the
voice
of
his
words,
then
was
I
fallen
into
a
deep
sleep
on
my
face,
with
my
face
toward
the
ground.
And,
behold,
a
hand
touched
me,
which
set
me
upon
my
knees
and
upon
the
palms
of
my
hands.
And
he
said
unto
me,
O
Daniel,
thou
man
greatly
beloved,
understand
the
words
that
I
speak
unto
thee,
and
stand
upright;
for
unto
thee
am
I
now
sent:
and
when
he
had
spoken
this
word
unto
me,
I
stood
trembling.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
Fear
not,
Daniel;
for
from
the
first
day
that
thou
didst
set
thine
heart
to
understand,
and,
to
humble
thyself
before
thy
God,
thy
words
were
heard:
and
I
am
come
for
thy words’
sake.
But
the
prince
of
the
kingdom
of
Persia
withstood
me
one
and
twenty
days;
but,
lo,
Michael,
one
of
the
chief
princes,
came
to
help
me:
and
I
remained
there
with
the
kings
of
Persia.
Now
I
am
come
to
make
thee
understand
what
shall
befall
thy
people
in
the
latter
days:
for
the
vision
is
yet
for
many
days.
and
when
he
had
spoken
unto
me
according
to
these
words,
I
set
my
face
toward
the
ground,
and
was
dumb.
And,
behold,
one
like
the
similitude
of
the
sons
of
men
touched
my
lips:
then
I
opened
my
mouth,
and
spake
and
said
unto
him
that
stood
before
me,
O
my
lord,
by
reason
of
the
vision
my
sorrows
are
turned
upon
me,
and
I
retain
no
strength.
For
how
can
the
servant
of
this
my
lord
talk
with
this
my
lord?
for
as
for
me,
straightway
there
remained
no
strength
in
me,
neither
was
there
breath
left
in
me.
Then
there
touched
me
again
one
like
the
appearance
of
a
man,
and
he
strengthened
me.
And
he
said,
O
man
greatly
beloved,
fear
not:
peace
be
unto
thee,
be
strong,
yea,
be
strong.
And
when
he
spake
unto
me,
I
was
strengthened,
and
said,
Let
my
lord
speak;
for
thou
hast
strengthened
me.
Then
said
he,
Knowest
thou
wherefore
I
am
come
unto
thee?
and
now
will
I
return
to
fight
with
the
prince
of
Persia:
and
when
I
go
forth,
lo,
the
prince
of
Greece
shall
come.
But
I
will
tell
thee
that
which
is
inscribed
in
the
writing
of
truth:
and
there
is
none
that
holdeth
with
me
against
these,
but
Michael
your
prince.
And
as
for
me,
in
the
first
year
of
Darius
the
Mede,
I
stood
up
to
confirm
and
strengthen
him.
And
now
will
I
shew
thee
the
truth.
Behold,
there
shall
stand
up
yet
three
kings
in
Persia;
and
the
fourth
shall
be
far
richer
than
they
all:
and
when
he
is
waxed
strong
through
his
riches,
he
shall
stir
up
all
against
the
realm
of
Greece.
And
a
mighty
king
shall
stand
up,
that
shall
rule
with
great
dominion,
and
do
according
to
his
will.
And
when
he
shall
stand
up,
his
kingdom
shall
be
broken,
and
shall
be
divided
toward
the
four
winds
of
heaven;
but
not
to
his
posterity,
nor
according
to
his
dominion
wherewith
he
ruled;
for
his
kingdom
shall
be
plucked
up,
even
for
others
beside
these.
And
the
king
of
the
south
shall
be
strong,
and
one
of
his
princes;
and
he
shall
be
strong
above
him,
and
have
dominion;
his
dominion
shall
be
a
great
dominion.
And
at
the
end
of
years
they
shall
join
themselves
together;
and
the
daughter
of
the
king
of
the
south
shall
come
to
the
king
of
the
north
to
make
an
agreement:
but
she
shall
not
retain
the
strength
of
her
arm;
neither
shall
he
stand,
nor
his
arm;
but
she
shall
be
given
up,
and
they
that
brought
her,
and
he
that
begat
her,
and
he
that
strengthened
her
in
those
times.
But
out
of
a
shoot
from
her
roots
shall
one
stand
up
in
his
place,
which
shall
come
unto
the
army,
and
shall
enter
into
the
fortress
of
the
king
of
the
north,
and
shall
deal
against
them,
and
shall
prevail:
And
also
their
gods,
with
their
molten
images,
and
with
their
goodly
vessels
of
silver
and
of
gold,
shall
he
carry
captive
into
Egypt;
and
he
shall
refrain
some
years
from
the
king
of
the
north.
And
he
shall
come
into
the
realm
of
the
king
of
the
south,
but
he
shall
return
into
his
own
land.
And
his
sons
shall
war,
and
shall
assemble
a
multitude
of
great
forces
which
shall
come
on,
and
overflow,
and
pass
through:
and
they
shall
return
and
war,
even
to
his
fortress.
And
the
king
of
the
south
shall
be
moved
with
choler,
and
shall
come
forth
and
fight
with
him,
even
with
the
king
of
the
north:
and
he
shall
set
forth
a
great
multitude,
and
the
multitude
shall
be
given
into
his
hand.
And
the
multitude
shall
be
lifted
up,
and
his
heart
shall
be
exalted:
and
he
shall
cast
down
tens
of
thousands,
but
he
shall
not
prevail.
And
the
king
of
the
north
shall
return,
and
shall
set
forth
a
multitude
greater
than
the
former;
and
he
shall
come
on
at
the
end
of
the
times,
even
of
years,
with
a
great
army
and
with
much
substance.
And
in
those
times
there
shall
many
stand
up
against
the
king
of
the
south:
also
the
children
of
the
violent
among
thy
people
shall
lift
themselves
up
to
establish
the
vision;
but
they
shall
fall.
So
the
king
of
the
north
shall
come,
and
cast
up
a
mount,
and
take
a
well
fenced
city:
and
the
arms
of
the
south
shall
not
withstand,
neither
his
chosen
people,
neither
shall
there
be
any
strength
to
withstand.
But
he
that
cometh
against
him
shall
do
according
to
his
own
will,
and
none
shall
stand
before
him:
and
he
shall
stand
in
the
glorious
land,
and
in
his
hand
shall
be
destruction.
And
he
shall
set
his
face
to
come
with
the
strength
of
his
whole
kingdom,
and
upright
ones
with
him;
and
he
shall
do
his
pleasure:
and
he
shall
give
him
the
daughter
of
women,
to
corrupt
her;
but
she
shall
not
stand,
neither
be
for
him.
After
this
shall
he
turn
his
face
unto
the
isles,
and
shall
take
many:
but
a
prince
shall
cause
the
reproach
offered
by
him
to
cease;
yea,
moreover,
he
shall
cause
his
reproach
to
turn
upon
him.
Then
he
shall
turn
his
face
toward
the
fortresses
of
his
own
land:
but
he
shall
stumble
and
fall,
and
shall
not
be
found.
Then
shall
stand
up
in
his
place
one
that
shall
cause
an exactor
to
pass
through
the
glory
of
the
kingdom:
but
within
few
days
he
shall
be
destroyed,
neither
in
anger,
nor
in
battle.
And
in
his
place
shall
stand
up
a
contemptible
person,
to
whom
they
had
not
given
the
honour
of
the
kingdom:
but
he
shall
come
in
time
of
security,
and
shall
obtain
the
kingdom
by
flatteries.
And
with
the
arms
of
a
flood
shall
they
be
swept
away
from
before
him,
and
shall
be
broken;
yea,
also
the
prince
of
the
covenant.
And
after
the
league
made
with
him
he
shall
work
deceitfully:
for
he
shall
come
up,
and
shall
become
strong,
with
a
small
people.
In
time
of
security
shall
he
come
even
upon
the
fattest
places
of
the
province;
and
he
shall
do
that
which
his
fathers
have
not
done,
nor
his
fathers’
fathers;
he
shall
scatter
among
them
prey,
and
spoil,
and
substance:
yea,
he
shall
devise
his
devices
against
the
strong
holds,
even
for
a
time.
And
he
shall
stir
up
his
power
and
his
courage
against
the
king
of
the
south
with
a
great
army;
and
the
king
of
the
south
shall
war
in
battle
with
an
exceeding
great
and
mighty
army:
but
he
shall
not
stand,
for
they
shall
devise
devices
against
him.
Yea,
they
that
eat
of
his
meat
shall
destroy
him,
and
his
army
shall
overflow:
and
many
shall
fall
down
slain.
And
as
for
both
these
kings,
their
hearts
shall
be
to
do
mischief,
and
they
shall
speak
lies
at
one
table:
but
it
shall
not
prosper;
for
yet
the
end
shall
be
at
the
time
appointed.
Then
shall
he
return
into
his
land
with
great
substance;
and
his
heart
shall
be
against
the
holy
covenant;
and
he
shall
do
his
pleasure,
and
return
to
his
own
land.
At
the
time
appointed
he
shall
return,
and
come
into
the
south;
but
it
shall
not
be
in
the
latter
time
as
it
was
in
the
former.
For
ships
of
Kittim
shall
come
against
him;
therefore
he
shall
be
grieved,
and
shall
return,
and
have
indignation
against
the
holy
covenant,
and
shall
do
his
pleasure:
he
shall
even
return,
and
have
regard
unto
them
that
forsake
the
holy
covenant.
And
arms
shall
stand
on
his
part,
and
they
shall
profane
the
sanctuary,
even
the
fortress,
and
shall
take
away
the
continual
burnt
offering;
and
they
shall
set
up
the
abomination
that
maketh
desolate.
And
such
as
do
wickedly
against
the
covenant
shall
he
pervert
by
flatteries:
but
the
people
that
know
their
God
shall
be
strong,
and
do
exploits.
And
they
that
be
wise
among
the
people
shall
instruct
many:
yet
they
shall
fall
by
the
sword
and
by
flame,
by
captivity
and
by
spoil,
many
days.
Now
when
they
shall
fall,
they
shall
be
holpen
with
a
little
help:
but
many
shall
join
themselves
unto
them
with
flatteries.
And
some
of
them
that
be
wise
shall
fall,
to
refine
them,
and
to
purify,
and
to
make
them
white,
even
to
the
time
of
the
end:
because
it
is
yet
for
the
time
appointed.
And
the
king
shall
do
according
to
his
will;
and
he
shall
exalt
himself,
and
magnify
himself
above
every
god,
and
shall
speak
marvelous
things
against
the
God
of
gods:
and
he
shall
prosper
till
the
indignation
be
accomplished;
for
that
which
is
determined
shall
be
done.
Neither
shall
he
regard
the
gods
his
fathers,
nor
the
desire
of
women,
nor
regard
any
god:
for
he
shall
magnify
himself
above
all.
But
in
his
place
shall
he
honour
the
god
of
fortresses:
and
a
god
whom
his
fathers
knew
not
shall
he
honour
with
gold,
and
silver,
and
with
precious
stones,
and
pleasant
things.
And
he
shall
deal
with
the
strongest
fortresses
by
the
help
of
a
strange
god;
whosoever acknowledgeth
him
he
will
increase
with
glory:
and
he
shall
cause
them
to
rule
over
many,
and
shall
divide
the
land
for
a
price.
And
at
the
time
of
the
end
shall
the
king
of
the
south
contend
with
him:
and
the
king
of
the
north
shall
come
against
him
like
a
whirlwind,
with
chariots,
and
with
horsemen,
and
with
many
ships;
and
he
shall
enter
into
the
countries,
and
shall
overflow
and
pass
through.
He
shall
enter
also
into
the
glorious
land,
and
many
countries
shall
be
overthrown:
but
these
shall
be
delivered
out
of
his
hand,
Edom,
and
Moab,
and
the
chief
of
the
children
of
Ammon.
He
shall
stretch
forth
his
hand
also
upon
the
countries:
and
the
land
of
Egypt
shall
not
escape.
But
he
shall
have
power
over
the
treasures
of
gold
and
of
silver,
and
over
all
the
precious
things
of
Egypt:
and
the
Libyans
and
the
Ethiopians
shall
be
at
his
steps.
But
tidings
out
of
the
east
and
out
of
the
north
shall
trouble
him:
and
he
shall
go
forth
with
great
fury
to
destroy
and
utterly
to
make
away
many.
And
he
shall
plant
the
tents
of
his
palace
between
the
sea
and
the
glorious
holy
mountain;
yet
he
shall
come
to
his
end,
and
none
shall
help
him.
And
at
that
time
shall
Michael
stand
up,
the
great
prince
which
standeth
for
the
children
of
thy
people:
and
there
shall
be
a
time
of
trouble,
such
as
never
was
since
there
was
a
nation
even
to
that
same
time:
and
at
that
time
thy
people
shall
be
delivered,
every
one
that
shall
be
found
written
in
the
book.
And
many
of
them
that
sleep
in
the
dust
of
the
earth
shall
awake,
some
to
everlasting
life,
and
some
to
shame
and
everlasting
contempt.
And
they
that
be
wise
shall
shine
as
the
brightness
of
the
firmament;
and
they
that
turn
many
to
righteousness
as
the
stars
for
ever
and
ever.
But
thou,
O
Daniel,
shut
up
the
words,
and
seal
the
book,
even
to
the
time
of
the
end:
many
shall
run
to
and
fro,
and
knowledge
shall
be
increased.
Then
I
Daniel
looked,
and,
behold,
there
stood
other
two,
the
one
on
the
brink
of
the
river
on
this
side,
and
the
other
on
the
brink
of
the
river
on
that
side.
And
one
said
to
the
man
clothed
in
linen,
which
was
above
the
waters
of
the
river,
How
long
shall
it
be
to
the
end
of
these
wonders?
And
I
heard
the
man
clothed
in
linen,
which
was
above
the
waters
of
the
river,
when
he
held
up
his
right
hand
and
his
left
hand
unto
heaven,
and
sware
by
him
that
liveth
fear
ever
that
it
shall
be
for
a
time,
times,
and
an
half;
and
when
they
have
made
an
end
of
breaking
in
pieces
the
power
of
the
holy
people,
all
these
things
shall
be
finished.
And
I
heard,
but
I
understood
not:
then
said
I,
O
my
lord,
what
shall
be
the
issue
of
these
things?
And
he
said,
Go
thy
way,
Daniel:
for
the
words
are
shut
up
and
sealed
till
the
time
of
the
end.
Many
shall
purify
themselves;
and
make
themselves
white,
and
be
refined;
but
the
wicked
shall
do
wickedly;
and
none
of
the
wicked
shall
understand:
but
they
that
be
wise
shall
understand.
And
from
the
time
that
the
continual
burnt
offering
shall
be
taken
away,
and
the
abomination
that
maketh
desolate
set
up,
there
shall
be
a
thousand
two
hundred
and
ninety
days.
Blessed
is
he
that
waiteth,
and
cometh
to
the
thousand
three
hundred
and
five
and
thirty
days.
But
go
thou
thy
way
till
the
end
be:
for
thou shalt
rest,
and shalt
stand
in
thy
lot,
at
the
end
of
the
days.
Hosea
HOSEA.
HOSEA
Hos
HOSEA.
The
word
of
the
LORD
that
came
unto
Hosea
the
son
of
Beeri,
in
the
days
of
Uzziah,
Jotham,
Ahaz,
and
Hezekiah,
kings
of
Judah,
and
in
the
days
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Joash,
king
of
Israel.
When
the
LORD
spake
at
the
first
by
Hosea,
the
LORD
said
unto
Hosea,
Go,
take
unto
thee
a
wife
of
whoredom
and
children
of
whoredom:
for
the
land
doth
commit
great
whoredom,
departing
from
the
LORD.
So
he
went
and
took
Gomer
the
daughter
of
Diblaim;
and
she
conceived,
and
bare
him
a
son.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Call
his
name
Jezreel;
for
yet
a
little
while,
and
I
will
avenge
the
blood
of
Jezreel
upon
the
house
of
Jehu,
and
will
cause
the
kingdom
of
the
house
of
Israel
to
cease.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
at
that
day,
that
I
will
break
the
bow
of
Israel
in
the
valley
of
Jezreel.
And
she
conceived
again,
and
bare
a
daughter.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
him,
Call
her
name
Lo-ruhamah:
for
I
will
no
more
have
mercy
upon
the
house
of
Israel,
that
I
should
in
any
wise
pardon
them.
But
I
will
have
mercy
upon
the
house
of
Judah,
and
will
save
them
by
the
LORD
their
God,
and
will
not
save
them
by
bow,
nor
by
sword,
nor
by
battle,
by
horses,
nor
by
horsemen.
Now
when
she
had
weaned
Lo-ruhamah,
she
conceived,
and
bare
a
son.
And
the
LORD
said,
Call
his
name
Lo-ammi:
for
ye
are
not
my
people,
and
I
will
not
be
your
God.
Yet
the
number
of
the
children
of
Israel
shall
be
as
the
sand
of
the
sea,
which
cannot
be
measured
nor
numbered;
and
it
shall
come
to
pass
that,
in
the
place
where
it
was
said
unto
them,
Ye
are
not
my
people,
it
shall
be
said
unto
them,
Ye
are
the
sons
of
the
living
God.
And
the
children
of
Judah
and
the
children
of
Israel
shall
be
gathered
together,
and
they
shall
appoint
themselves
one
head,
and
shall
go
up
from
the
land:
for
great
shall
be
the
day
of
Jezreel.
Say
ye
unto
your
brethren,
Ammi;
and
to
your
sisters,
Ruhamah.
Plead
with
your
mother,
plead;
for
she
is
not
my
wife,
neither
am
I
her
husband:
and
let
her
put
away
her
whoredoms
from
her
face,
and
her
adulteries
from
between
her
breasts;
lest
I
strip
her
naked,
and
set
her
as
in
the
day
that
she
was
born,
and
make
her
as
a
wilderness,
and
set
her
like
a
dry
land,
and
slay
her
with
thirst;
Yea,
upon
her
children
will
I
have
no
mercy;
for
they
be
children
of
whoredom.
for
their
mother
hath
played
the
harlot:
she
that
conceived
them
hath
done
shamefully:
for
she
said,
I
will
go
after
my
lovers,
that
give
me
my
bread
and
my
water,
my
wool
and
my
flax,
mine
oil
and
my
drink.
Therefore,
behold,
I
will
hedge
up
thy
way
with
thorns,
and
I
will
make
a
fence
against
her,
that
she
shall
not
find
her
paths.
And
she
shall
follow
after
her
lovers,
but
she
shall
not
overtake
them;
and
she
shall
seek
them,
but
shall
not
find
them:
then
shall
she
say,
I
will
go
and
return
to
my
first
husband;
for
then
was
it
better
with
me
than
now.
For
she
did
not
know
that
I
gave
her
the
corn,
and
the
wine,
and
the
oil,
and
multiplied
unto
her
silver
and
gold,
which
they
used
for
Baal.
Therefore
will
I
take
back
my
corn
in
the
time
thereof,
and
my
wine
in
the
season
thereof,
and
will
pluck
away
my
wool
and
my
flax
which
should
have
covered
her
nakedness.
And
now
will
I
discover
her
lewdness
in
the
sight
of
her
lovers,
and
none
shall
deliver
her
out
of
mine
hand.
I
will
also
cause
all
her
mirth
to
cease,
her
feasts,
her
new
moons,
and
her
sabbaths,
and
all
her
solemn
assemblies.
And
I
will
lay
waste
her
vines
and
her
fig
trees,
whereof
she
hath
said,
These
are
my
hire
that
my
lovers
have
given
me:
and
I
will
make
them
a
forest,
and
the
beasts
of
the
field
shall
eat
them.
And
I
will
visit
upon
her
the
days
of
the
Baalim,
unto
which
she
burned
incense;
when
she
decked
herself
with
her
earrings
and
her
jewels,
and
went
after
her
lovers,
and
forgat
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Therefore,
behold,
I
will
allure
her,
and
bring
her
into
the
wilderness,
and
speak
comfortably
unto
her.
And
I
will
give
her
her
vineyards
from
thence,
and
the
valley
of
Achor
for
a
door
of
hope:
and
she
shall
make
answer
there,
as
in
the
days
of
her
youth,
and
as
in
the
day
when
she
came
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt.
And
it
shall
be
at
that
day,
saith
the
LORD,
that
thou shalt
call
me
Ishi;
and shalt
call
me
no
more
Baali.
For
I
will
take
away
the
names
of
the
Baalim
out
of
her
mouth,
and
they
shall
no
more
be
mentioned
by
their
name.
And
in
that
day
will
I
make
a
covenant
for
them
with
the
beasts
of
the
field,
and
with
the
fowls
of
heaven,
and
with
the
creeping
things
of
the
ground:
and
I
will
break
the
bow
and
the
sword
and
the
battle
out
of
the
land,
and
will
make
them
to
lie
down
safely.
And
I
will
betroth
thee
unto
me
for
ever;
yea,
I
will
betroth
thee
unto
me
in
righteousness,
and
in
judgment,
and
in
lovingkindness,
and
in
mercies.
I
will
even
betroth
thee
unto
me
in
faithfulness:
and
thou shalt
know
the
LORD.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
I
will
answer,
saith
the
LORD,
I
will
answer
the
heavens,
and
they
shall
answer
the
earth;
and
the
earth
shall
answer
the
corn,
and
the
wine,
and
the
oil;
and
they
shall
answer
Jezreel.
And
I
wilt
sow
her
unto
me
in
the
earth;
and
I
will
have
mercy
upon
her
that
had
not
obtained
mercy;
and
I
will
say
to
them
which
were
not
my
people,
Thou
art
my
people;
and
they
shall
say,
Thou
art
my
God.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Go
yet,
love
a
woman
beloved
of
her
friend
and
an
adulteress,
even
as
the
LORD
loveth
the
children
of
Israel,
though
they
turn
unto
other
gods,
and
love
cakes
of
raisins.
So
I
bought
her
to
me
for
fifteen
pieces
of
silver,
and
an
homer
of
barley,
and
an
half
homer
of
barley:
and
I
said
unto
her,
Thou shalt
abide
for
me
many
days;
thou shalt
not
play
the
harlot,
and
thou shalt
not
be
any
man’s
wife:
so
will
I
also
be
toward
thee.
For
the
children
of
Israel
shall
abide
many
days
without
king,
and
without
prince,
and
without
sacrifice,
and
without
pillar,
and
without
ephod
or
teraphim.
afterward
shall
the
children
of
Israel
return,
and
seek
the
LORD
their
God,
and
David
their
king;
and
shall
come
with
fear
unto
the
LORD
and
to
his
goodness
in
the
latter
days.
Hear
the
word
of
the
LORD,
ye
children
of
Israel:
for
the
LORD
hath
a
controversy
with
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
because
there
is
no
truth,
nor
mercy,
nor
knowledge
of
God
in
the
land.
There
is
nought
but
swearing
and
breaking
faith,
and
killing,
and
stealing,
and
committing
adultery;
they
break
out,
and
blood
toucheth
blood.
Therefore
shall
the
land
mourn,
and
every
one
that
dwelleth
therein
shall
languish,
with
the
beasts
of
the
field
and
the
fowls
of
heaven;
yea,
the
fishes
of
the
sea
also
shall
be
taken
away.
Yet
let
no
man
strive,
neither
let
any
man
reprove;
for
thy
people
are
as
they
that
strive
with
the
priest.
And
thou shalt
stumble
in
the
day,
and
the
prophet
also
shall
stumble
with
thee
in
the
night;
and
I
will
destroy
thy
mother.
My
people
are
destroyed
for
lack
of
knowledge:
because
thou
hast
rejected
knowledge,
I
will
also
reject
thee,
that
thou shalt
be
no
priest
to
me:
seeing
thou
hast
forgotten
the
law
of
thy
God,
I
also
will
forget
thy
children.
As
they
were
multiplied,
so
they
sinned
against
me:
I
will
change
their
glory
into
shame.
They
feed
on
the
sin
of
my
people,
and
set
their
heart
on
their
iniquity.
And
it
shall
be,
like
people,
like
priest:
and
I
will
punish
them
for
their
ways,
and
will
reward
them
their
doings.
And
they
shall
eat,
and
not
have
enough;
they
shall
commit
whoredom,
and
shall
not
increase:
because
they
have
left
off
to
take
heed
to
the
LORD.
Whoredom
and
wine
and
new
wine
take
away
the
understanding.
My
people
ask
counsel
at
their
stock,
and
their
staff
declareth
unto
them:
for
the
spirit
of
whoredom
hath
caused
them
to
err,
and
they
have
gone
a
whoring
from
under
their
God.
They
sacrifice
upon
the
tops
of
the
mountains,
and
burn
incense
upon
the
hills,
under
oaks
and
poplars
and terebinths,
because
the
shadow
thereof
is
good:
therefore
your
daughters
commit
whoredom,
and
your
brides
commit
adultery.
I
will
not
punish
your
daughters
when
they
commit
whoredom,
nor
your
brides
when
they
commit
adultery;
for
they
themselves
go
apart
with
whores,
and
they
sacrifice
with
the
harlots:
and
the
people
that
doth
not
understand
shall
be
overthrown.
Though
thou,
Israel,
play
the
harlot,
yet
let
not
Judah
offend;
and
come
not
ye
unto
Gilgal,
neither
go
ye
up
to
Beth-aven,
nor
swear,
As
the
LORD
liveth.
For
Israel
hath
behaved
himself
stubbornly,
like
a
stubborn
heifer:
now
will
the
LORD
feed
them
as
a
lamb
in
a
large
place.
Ephraim
is
joined
to
idols;
let
him
alone.
Their
drink
is
become
sour:
they
commit
whoredom
continually;
her
rulers
dearly
love
shame.
The
wind
hath
wrapped
her
up
in
its
wings;
and
they
shall
be
ashamed
because
of
their
sacrifices.
Hear
this,
O
ye
priests,
and
hearken,
ye
house
of
Israel,
and
give
ear,
O
house
of
the
king,
for
unto
you pertain
the
judgment;
for
ye
have
been
a
snare
at
Mizpah,
and
a
net
spread
upon
Tabor.
And
the
revolters
are
gone
deep
in
making
slaughter;
but
I
am
a
rebuker
of
them
all.
I
know
Ephraim,
and
Israel
is
not
hid
from
me:
for
now,
O
Ephraim,
thou
hast
committed
whoredom,
Israel
is
defiled.
Their
doings
will
not
suffer
them
to
turn
unto
their
God:
for
the
spirit
of
whoredom
is
within
them,
and
they
know
not
the
LORD.
And
the
pride
of
Israel
doth
testify
to
his
face:
therefore
Israel
and
Ephraim
shall
stumble
in
their
iniquity;
Judah
also
shall
stumble
with
them.
They
shall
go
with
their
flocks
and
with
their
herds
to
seek
the
LORD;
but
they
shall
not
find
him:
he
hath
withdrawn
himself
from
them.
They
have
dealt
treacherously
against
the
LORD;
for
they
have
borne
strange
children:
now
shall
the
new
moon
devour
them
with
their
fields.
Blow
ye
the
cornet
in
Gibeah,
and
the
trumpet
in
Ramah:
sound
an
alarm
at
Beth-aven;
behind
thee,
O
Benjamin.
Ephraim
shall
become
a
desolation
in
the
day
of
rebuke:
among
the
tribes
of
Israel
have
I
made
known
that
which
shall
surely
be.
The
princes
of
Judah
are
like
them
that
remove
the
landmark:
I
will
pour
out
my
wrath
upon
them
like
water.
Ephraim
is
oppressed,
he
is
crushed
in
judgment;
because
he
was
content
to
walk
after
the
command.
Therefore
am
I
unto
Ephraim
as
a
moth,
and
to
the
house
of
Judah
as
rottenness.
When
Ephraim
saw
his
sickness,
and
Judah
saw
his
wound,
then
went
Ephraim
to
Assyria,
and
sent
to
king
Jareb:
but
he
is
not
able
to
heal
you,
neither
shall
he
cure
you
of
your
wound.
For
I
will
be
unto
Ephraim
as
a
lion,
and
as
a
young
lion
to
the
house
of
Judah:
I,
even
I,
will
tear
and
go
away;
I
will
carry
off,
and
there
shall
be
none
to
deliver.
I
will
go
and
return
to
my
place,
till
they
acknowledge
their
offence,
and
seek
my
face:
in
their
affliction
they
will
seek
me
earnestly.
Come,
and
let
us
return
unto
the
LORD:
for
he
hath
torn,
and
he
will
heal
us;
he
hath
smitten,
and
he
will
bind
us
up.
After
two
days
will
he
revive
us:
on
the
third
day
he
will
raise
us
up,
and
we
shall
live
before
him.
And
let
us
know,
let
us
follow
on
to
know
the
LORD;
his
going
forth
is
sure
as
the
morning:
and
he
shall
come
unto
us
as
the
rain,
as
the
latter
rain
that
watereth
the
earth.
O
Ephraim,
what
shall
I
do
unto
thee?
O
Judah,
what
shall
I
do
unto
thee?
for
your
goodness
is
as
a
morning
cloud,
and
as
the
dew
that
goeth
early
away.
Therefore
have
I
hewed
them
by
the
prophets;
I
have
slain
them
by
the
words
of
my
mouth:
and
thy
judgments
are
as
the
light
that
goeth
forth.
For
I
desire
mercy,
and
not
sacrifice;
and
the
knowledge
of
God
more
than
burnt
offerings.
But
they
like
Adam
have
transgressed
the
covenant:
there
have
they
dealt
treacherously
against
me.
Gilead
is
a
city
of
them
that
work
iniquity,
it
is
stained
with
blood.
And
as
troops
of
robbers
wait
for
a
man,
so
the
company
of
priests
murder
in
the
way
toward
Shechem;
yea,
they
have
committed
lewdness.
In
the
house
of
Israel
I
have
seen
an
horrible
thing:
there
whoredom
is
found
in
Ephraim,
Israel
is
defiled.
Also,
O
Judah,
there
is
an
harvest
appointed
for
thee,
when
I
bring
again
the
captivity
of
my
people.
When
I
would
heal
Israel,
then
is
the
iniquity
of
Ephraim
discovered,
and
the
wickedness
of
Samaria;
for
they
commit
falsehood:
and
the
thief
entereth
in,
and
the
troop
of
robbers
spoileth
without.
And
they
consider
not
in
their
hearts
that
I
remember
all
their
wickedness:
now
have
their
own
doings
beset
them
about;
they
are
before
my
face.
They
make
the
king
glad
with
their
wickedness,
and
the
princes
with
their
lies.
They
are
all
adulterers;
they
are
as
an
oven
heated
by
the
baker;
he
ceaseth
to
stir
the
fire,
from
the
kneading
of
the
dough
until
it
be
leavened.
On
the
day
of
our
king
the
princes
made
themselves
sick
with
the
heat
of
wine;
he
stretched
out
his
hand
with
scorners.
For
they
have
made
ready
their
heart
like
an
oven, whiles
they
lie
in
wait:
their
baker
sleepeth
all
the
night;
in
the
morning
it
burneth
as
a
flaming
fire.
They
are
all
hot
as
an
oven,
and
devour
their
judges;
all
their
kings
are
fallen:
there
is
none
among
them
that
calleth
unto
me.
Ephraim,
he mixeth
himself
among
the
peoples;
Ephraim
is
a
cake
not
turned.
Strangers
have
devoured
his
strength,
and
he
knoweth
it
not:
yea,
gray
hairs
are
here
and
there
upon
him,
and
he
knoweth
it
not.
And
the
pride
of
Israel
doth
testify
to
his
face:
yet
they
have
not
returned
unto
the
LORD
their
God,
nor
sought
him,
for
all
this.
And
Ephraim
is
like
a
silly
dove,
without
understanding:
they
call
unto
Egypt,
they
go
to
Assyria.
When
they
shall
go,
I
will
spread
my
net
upon
them;
I
will
bring
them
down
as
the
fowls
of
the
heaven:
I
will
chastise
them,
as
their
congregation
hath
heard.
Woe
unto
them!
for
they
have
wandered
from
me;
destruction
unto
them!
for
they
have
trespassed
against
me:
though
I
would
redeem
them,
yet
they
have
spoken
lies
against
me.
And
they
have
not
cried
unto
me
with
their
heart,
but
they
howl
upon
their
beds:
they
assemble
themselves
for
corn
and
wine,
they
rebel
against
me.
Though
I
have
taught
and
strengthened
their
arms,
yet
do
they
imagine
mischief
against
me.
They
return,
but
not
to
him
that
is
on
high;
they
are
like
a
deceitful
bow:
their
princes
shall
fall
by
the
sword
for
the
rage
of
their
tongue:
this
shall
be
their
derision
in
the
land
of
Egypt.
SET
the
trumpet
to
thy
mouth.
As
an
eagle
he
cometh
against
the
house
of
the
LORD:
because
they
have
transgressed
my
covenant,
and
trespassed
against
my
law.
They
shall
cry
unto
me,
My
God,
we
Israel
know
thee.
Israel
hath
cast
off
that
which
is
good:
the
enemy
shall
pursue
him.
They
have
set
up
kings,
but
not
by
me;
they
have
made
princes,
and
I
knew
it
not:
of
their
silver
and
their
gold
have
they
made
them
idols,
that
they
may
be
cut
off.
He
hath
cast
off
thy
calf,
O
Samaria;
mine
anger
is
kindled
against
them:
how
long
will
it
be
ere
they
attain
to
innocency?
For
from
Israel
is
even
this;
the
workman
made
it,
and
it
is
no
God:
yea,
the
calf
of
Samaria
shall
be
broken
in
pieces.
For
they
sow
the
wind,
and
they
shall
reap
the
whirlwind:
he
hath
no
standing
corn;
the
blade
shall
yield
no
meal;
if
so
be
it
yield,
strangers
shall
swallow
it
up.
Israel
is
swallowed
up:
now
are
they
among
the
nations
as
a
vessel
wherein
is
no
pleasure.
For
they
are
gone
up
to
Assyria,
like
a
wild
ass
alone
by
himself:
Ephraim
hath
hired
lovers.
Yea,
though
they
hire
among
the
nations,
now
will
I
gather
them;
and
they
begin
to
be
minished
by
reason
of
the
burden
of
the
king
of
princes.
Because
Ephraim
hath
multiplied
altars
to
sin,
altars
have
been
unto
him
to
sin.
Though
I
write
for
him
my
law
in
ten
thousand
precepts,
they
are
counted
as
a
strange
thing.
As
for
the
sacrifices
of
mine
offerings,
they
sacrifice
flesh
and
eat
it;
but
the
LORD
accepteth
them
not:
now
will
he
remember
their
iniquity,
and
visit
their
sins;
they
shall
return
to
Egypt.
For
Israel
hath
forgotten
his
Maker,
and
builded
palaces;
and
Judah
hath
multiplied
fenced
cities:
but
I
will
send
a
fire
upon
his
cities,
and
it
shall
devour
the
castles
thereof.
Rejoice
not,
O
Israel,
for
joy,
like
the
peoples;
for
thou
hast
gone
a
whoring
from
thy
God,
thou
hast
loved
hire
upon
every
cornfloor.
The threshing-floor
and
the
winepress
shall
not
feed
them,
and
the
new
wine
shall
fail
her.
They
shall
not
dwell
in
the
LORD’S
land;
but
Ephraim
shall
return
to
Egypt,
and
they
shall
eat
unclean
food
in
Assyria.
They
shall
not
pour
out
wine
offerings
to
the
LORD,
neither
shall
they
be
pleasing
unto
him:
their
sacrifices
shall
be
unto
them
as
the
bread
of
mourners;
all
that
eat
thereof
shall
be
polluted:
for
their
bread
shall
be
for
their
appetite;
it
shall
not
come
into
the
house
of
the
LORD.
What
will
ye
do
in
the
day
of
solemn
assembly,
and
in
the
day
of
the
feast
of
the
LORD?
For,
lo,
they
are
gone
away
from
destruction,
yet
Egypt
shall
gather
them
up,
Memphis
shall
bury
them:
their
pleasant
things
of
silver,
nettles
shall
possess
them:
thorns
shall
be
in
their
tents.
The
days
of
visitation
are
come,
the
days
of
recompence
are
come;
Israel
shall
know
it:
the
prophet
is
a
fool,
the
man
that
hath
the
spirit
is
mad,
for
the
multitude
of
thine
iniquity,
and
because
the
enmity
is
great.
Ephraim
was
a
watchman
with
my
God:
as
for
the
prophet,
a fowler’s
snare
is
in
all
his
ways,
and
enmity
in
the
house
of
his
God.
They
have
deeply
corrupted
themselves,
as
in
the
days
of
Gibeah:
he
will
remember
their
iniquity,
he
will
visit
their
sins.
I
found
Israel
like
grapes
in
the
wilderness;
I
saw
your
fathers
as
the
firstripe
in
the
fig
tree
at
her
first
season:
but
they
came
to
Baal-peor,
and
consecrated
themselves
unto
the
shameful
thing,
and
became
abominable
like
that
which
they
loved.
As
for
Ephraim,
their
glory
shall
fly
away
like
a
bird:
there
shall
be
no
birth,
and
none
with
child,
and
no
conception.
Though
they
bring
up
their
children,
yet
will
I
bereave
them,
that
there
be
not
a
man
left:
yea,
woe
also
to
them
when
I
depart
from
them!
Ephraim,
like
as
I
have
seen
Tyre,
is
planted
in
a
pleasant
place:
but
Ephraim
shall
bring
out
his
children
to
the
slayer.
Give
them,
O
LORD:
what
wilt
thou
give?
give
them
a
miscarrying
womb
and
dry
breasts.
All
their
wickedness
is
in
Gilgal;
for
there
I
hated
them:
because
of
the
wickedness
of
their
doings
I
will
drive
them
out
of
mine
house:
I
will
love
them
no
more;
all
their
princes
are
revolters.
Ephraim
is
smitten,
their
root
is
dried
up,
they
shall
bear
no
fruit:
yea,
though
they
bring
forth,
yet
will
I
slay
the
beloved
fruit
of
their
womb.
My
God
will
cast
them
away,
because
they
did
not
hearken
unto
him:
and
they
shall
be
wanderers
among
the
nations.
Israel
is
a
luxuriant
vine,
which
putteth
forth
his
fruit:
according
to
the
multitude
of
his
fruit
he
hath
multiplied
his
altars;
according
to
the
goodness
of
his
land
they
have
made
goodly
pillars.
Their
heart
is
divided;
now
shall
they
be
found
guilty:
he
shall
smite
their
altars,
he
shall
spoil
their
pillars.
Surely
now
shall
they
say,
We
have
no
king:
for
we
fear
not
the
LORD;
and
the
king,
what
can
he
do
for
us?
They
speak
vain
words,
swearing
falsely
in
making
covenants:
therefore
judgment
springeth
up
as
hemlock
in
the
furrows
of
the
field.
The
inhabitants
of
Samaria
shall
be
in
terror
for
the
calves
of
Beth-aven:
for
the
people
thereof
shall
mourn
over
it,
and
the
priests
thereof
that
rejoiced
over
it,
for
the
glory
thereof,
because
it
is
departed
from
it.
It
also
shall
be
carried
unto
Assyria
for
a
present
to
king
Jareb:
Ephraim
shall
receive
shame,
and
Israel
shall
be
ashamed
of
his
own
counsel.
As
for
Samaria,
her
king
is
cut
off,
as
foam
upon
the
water.
The
high
places
also
of
Aven,
the
sin
of
Israel,
shall
be
destroyed:
the
thorn
and
the
thistle
shall
come
up
on
their
altars;
and
they
shall
say
to
the
mountains,
Cover
us;
and
to
the
hills,
Fall
on
us.
O
Israel,
thou
hast
sinned
from
the
days
of
Gibeah:
there
they
stood;
that
the
battle
against
the
children
of
iniquity
should
not
overtake
them
in
Gibeah.
When
it
is
my
desire,
I
will
chastise
them;
and
the
peoples
shall
be
gathered
against
them,
when
they
are
bound
to
their
two
transgressions.
And
Ephraim
is
an
heifer
that
is
taught,
that
loveth
to
tread
out
the
corn;
but
I
have
passed
over
upon
her
fair
neck:
I
will
set
a
rider
on
Ephraim;
Judah
shall
plow,
Jacob
shall
break
his
clods.
Sow
to
yourselves
in
righteousness,
reap
according
to
mercy;
break
up
your
fallow
ground:
for
it
is
time
to
seek
the
LORD,
till
he
come
and
rain
righteousness
upon
you.
Ye
have
plowed
wickedness,
ye
have
reaped
iniquity;
ye
have
eaten
the
fruit
of
lies:
for
thou
didst
trust
in
thy
way,
in
the
multitude
of
thy
mighty
men.
Therefore
shall
a
tumult
arise
among
thy
people,
and
all
thy
fortresses
shall
be
spoiled,
as
Shalman
spoiled
Beth-arbel
in
the
day
of
battle:
the
mother
was
dashed
in
pieces
with
her
children.
So
shall
Beth-el
do
unto
you
because
of
your
great
wickedness:
at
daybreak
shall
the
king
of
Israel
be
utterly
cut
off.
When
Israel
was
a
child,
then
I
loved
him,
and
called
my
son
out
of
Egypt.
As
they
called
them,
so
they
went
from
them:
they
sacrificed
unto
the
Baalim,
and
burned
incense
to
graven
images.
Yet
I
taught
Ephraim
to
go;
I
took
them
on
my
arms;
but
they
knew
not
that
I
healed
them.
I
drew
them
with
cords
of
a
man,
with
bands
of
love;
and
I
was
to
them
as
they
that
take
off
the
yoke
on
their
jaws,
and
I
laid
meat
before
them.
He
shall
not
return
into
the
land
of
Egypt;
but
the
Assyrian
shall
be
his
king,
because
they
refused
to
return.
And
the
sword
shall
fall
upon
his
cities,
and
shall
consume
his
bars,
and
devour
them,
because
of
their
own
counsels.
And
my
people
are
bent
to
backsliding
from
me:
though
they
call
them
to
him
that
is
on
high,
none
at
all
will
exalt
him.
How
shall
I
give
thee
up,
Ephraim?
how
shall
I
deliver
thee,
Israel?
how
shall
I
make
thee
as
Admah?
how
shall
I
set
thee
as
Zeboim?
mine
heart
is
turned
within
me,
my
compassions
are
kindled
together.
I
will
not
execute
the
fierceness
of
mine
anger,
I
will
not
return
to
destroy
Ephraim:
for
I
am
God,
and
not
man;
the
Holy
One
in
the
midst
of
thee:
and
I
will
not
enter
into
the
city.
They
shall
walk
after
the
LORD,
who
shall
roar
like
a
lion:
for
he
shall
roar,
and
the
children
shall
come
trembling
from
the
west.
They
shall
come
trembling
as
a
bird
out
of
Egypt,
and
as
a
dove
out
of
the
land
of
Assyria:
and
I
will
make
them
to
dwell
in
their
houses,
saith
the
LORD.
Ephraim
compasseth
me
about
with
falsehood,
and
the
house
of
Israel
with
deceit:
but
Judah
yet
ruleth
with
God,
and
is
faithful
with
the
Holy
One.
Ephraim
feedeth
on
wind,
and
followeth
after
the
east
wind:
he
continually
multiplieth
lies
and
desolation;
and
they
make
a
covenant
with
Assyria,
and
oil
is
carried
into
Egypt.
The
LORD
hath
also
a
controversy
with
Judah,
and
will
punish
Jacob
according
to
his
ways;
according
to
his
doings
will
he
recompense
him.
In
the
womb
he
took
his
brother
by
the
heel;
and
in
his
manhood
he
had
power
with
God:
yea,
he
had
power
over
the
angel,
and
prevailed:
he
wept,
and
made
supplication
unto
him:
he
found
him
at
Beth-el,
and
there
he
spake
with
us;
even
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts;
the
LORD
is
his
memorial.
Therefore
turn
thou
to
thy
God:
keep
mercy
and
judgment,
and
wait
on
thy
God
continually.
He
is
a trafficker,
the
balances
of
deceit
are
in
his
hand:
he
loveth
to
oppress.
And
Ephraim
said,
Surely
I
am
become
rich,
I
have
found
me
wealth:
in
all
my
labours
they
shall
find
in
me
none
iniquity
that
were
sin.
But
I
am
the
LORD
thy
God
from
the
land
of
Egypt;
I
will
yet
again
make
thee
to
dwell
in
tents,
as
in
the
days
of
the
solemn
feast.
I
have
also
spoken
unto
the
prophets,
and
I
have
multiplied
visions;
and
by
the
ministry
of
the
prophets
have
I
used
similitudes.
Is
Gilead
iniquity?
they
are
altogether
vanity;
in
Gilgal
they
sacrifice
bullocks:
yea,
their
altars
are
as
heaps
in
the
furrows
of
the
field.
And
Jacob
fled
into
the
field
of
Aram,
and
Israel
served
for
a
wife,
and
for
a
wife
he
kept
sheep.
And
by
a
prophet
the
LORD
brought
Israel
up
out
of
Egypt,
and
by
a
prophet
was
he
preserved.
Ephraim
hath
provoked
to
anger
most
bitterly:
therefore
shall
his
blood
be
left
upon
him,
and
his
reproach
shall
his
Lord
return
unto
him.
When
Ephraim
spake,
there
was
trembling;
he
exalted
himself
in
Israel:
but
when
he
offended
in
Baal,
he
died.
And
now
they
sin
more
and
more,
and
have
made
them
molten
images
of
their
silver,
even
idols
according
to
their
own
understanding,
all
of
them
the
work
of
the
craftsmen:
they
say
of
them,
Let
the
men
that
sacrifice
kiss
the
calves.
Therefore
they
shall
be
as
the
morning
cloud,
and
as
the
dew
that
passeth
early
away,
as
the
chaff
that
is
driven
with
the
whirlwind
out
of
the threshing-floor,
and
as
the
smoke
out
of
the
chimney.
Yet
I
am
the
LORD
thy
God
from
the
land
of
Egypt;
and
thou shalt
know
no
god
but
me,
and
beside
me
there
is
no
saviour.
I
did
know
thee
in
the
wilderness,
in
the
land
of
great
drought.
According
to
their
pasture,
so
were
they
filled;
they
were
filled,
and
their
heart
was
exalted:
therefore
have
they
forgotten
me.
Therefore
am
I
unto
them
as
a
lion:
as
a
leopard
will
I
watch
by
the
way:
I
will
meet
them
as
a
bear
that
is
bereaved
of
her
whelps,
and
will
rend
the
caul
of
their
heart:
and
there
will
I
devour
them
like
a
lion;
the
wild
beast
shall
tear
them.
It
is
thy
destruction,
O
Israel,
that
thou
art
against
me,
against
thy
help.
Where
now
is
thy
king,
that
he
may
save
thee
in
all
thy
cities?
and
thy
judges,
of
whom
thou
saidst,
Give
me
a
king
and
princes?
I
have
given
thee
a
king
in
mine
anger,
and
have
taken
him
away
in
my
wrath.
The
iniquity
of
Ephraim
is
bound
up;
his
sin
is
laid
up
in
store.
The
sorrows
of
a travailing
woman
shall
come
upon
him:
he
is
an
unwise
son;
for
it
is
time
he
should
not
tarry
in
the
place
of
the
breaking
forth
of
children.
I
will
ransom
them
from
the
power
of
the
grave;
I
will
redeem
them
from
death:
O
death,
where
are
thy
plagues?
O
grave,
where
is
thy
destruction?
repentance
shall
be
hid
from
mine
eyes.
Though
he
be
fruitful
among
his
brethren,
an
east
wind
shall
come,
the
breath
of
the
LORD
coming
up
from
the
wilderness,
and
his
spring
shall
become
dry,
and
his
fountain
shall
be
dried
up:
he
shall
spoil
the
treasure
of
all
pleasant
vessels.
Samaria
shall
bear
her
guilt;
for
she
hath
rebelled
against
her
God:
they
shall
fall
by
the
sword;
their
infants
shall
be
dashed
in
pieces,
and
their
women
with
child
shall
be
ripped
up.
O
ISRAEL,
return
unto
the
LORD
thy
God;
for
thou
hast
fallen
by
thine
iniquity.
Take
with
you
words,
and
return
unto
the
LORD:
say
unto
him,
Take
away
all
iniquity,
and
accept
that
which
is
good:
so
will
we
render
as
bullocks
the
offering
of
our
lips.
Asshur
shall
not
save
us;
we
will
not
ride
upon
horses:
neither
will
we
say
any
more
to
the
work
of
our
hands,
Ye
are
our
gods:
for
in
thee
the
fatherless
findeth
mercy.
I
will
heal
their
backsliding,
I
will
love
them
freely:
for
mine
anger
is
turned
away
from
him.
I
will
be
as
the
dew
unto
Israel:
he
shall
blossom
as
the
lily,
and
cast
forth
his
roots
as
Lebanon.
His
branches
shall
spread,
and
his
beauty
shall
be
as
the
olive
tree,
and
his
smell
as
Lebanon.
They
that
dwell
under
his
shadow
shall
return;
they
shall
revive
as
the
corn,
and
blossom
as
the
vine:
the
scent
thereof
shall
be
as
the
wine
of
Lebanon.
Ephraim
shall
say,
What
have
I
to
do
any
more
with
idols?
I
have
answered,
and
will
regard
him:
I
am
like
a
green
fir
tree;
from
me
is
thy
fruit
found.
Who
is
wise,
and
he
shall
understand
these
things?
prudent,
and
he
shall
know
them?
for
the
ways
of
the
LORD
are
right,
and
the
just
shall
walk
in
them;
but
transgressors
shall
fall
therein.
Joel
JOEL.
JOEL
Jol
JOEL.
The
word
of
the
LORD
that
came
to
Joel
the
son
of
Pethuel.
Hear
this,
ye
old
men,
and
give
ear,
all
ye
inhabitants
of
the
land.
Hath
this
been
in
your
days,
or
in
the
days
of
your
fathers?
Tell
ye
your
children
of
it,
and
let
your
children
tell
their
children,
and
their
children
another
generation.
That
which
the
palmerworm
hath
left
hath
the
locust
eaten;
and
that
which
the
locust
hath
left
hath
the
cankerworm
eaten;
and
that
which
the
cankerworm
hath
left
hath
the
caterpiller
eaten.
Awake,
ye
drunkards,
and
weep;
and
howl,
all
ye
drinkers
of
wine,
because
of
the
sweet
wine;
for
it
is
cut
off
from
your
mouth.
For
a
nation
is
come
up
upon
my
land,
strong,
and
without
number;
his
teeth
are
the
teeth
of
a
lion,
and
he
hath
the
jaw
teeth
of
a
great
lion.
He
hath
laid
my
vine
waste,
and
barked
my
fig
tree:
he
hath
made
it
clean
bare,
and
cast
it
away;
the
branches
thereof
are
made
white.
Lament
like
a
virgin
girded
with
sackcloth
for
the
husband
of
her
youth.
The
meal
offering
and
the
drink
offering
is
cut
off
from
the
house
of
the
LORD;
the
priests,
the
LORD’S
ministers,
mourn.
The
field
is
wasted,
the
land
mourneth;
for
the
corn
is
wasted,
the
new
wine
is
dried
up,
the
oil
languisheth.
Be
ashamed,
O
ye
husbandmen,
howl,
O
ye
vinedressers,
for
the
wheat
and
for
the
barley;
for
the
harvest
of
the
field
is
perished.
The
vine
is
withered,
and
the
fig
tree
languisheth;
the
pomegranate
tree,
the
palm
tree
also,
and
the
apple
tree,
even
all
the
trees
of
the
field
are
withered:
for
joy
is
withered
away
from
the
sons
of
men.
Gird
yourselves
with
sackcloth,
and
lament,
ye
priests;
howl,
ye
ministers
of
the
altar;
come,
lie
all
night
in
sackcloth,
ye
ministers
of
my
God:
for
the
meal
offering
and
the
drink
offering
is
withholden
from
the
house
of
your
God.
Sanctify
a
fast,
call
a
solemn
assembly,
gather
the
old
men
and
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
unto
the
house
of
the
LORD
your
God,
and
cry
unto
the
LORD.
Alas
for
the
day!
for
the
day
of
the
LORD
is
at
hand,
and
as
destruction
from
the
Almighty
shall
it
come,
Is
not
the
meat
cut
off
before
our
eyes,
yea,
joy
and
gladness
from
the
house
of
our
God?
The
seeds
rot
under
their
clods;
the
garners
are
laid
desolate,
the
barns
are
broken
down;
for
the
corn
is
withered.
How
do
the
beasts
groan!
the
herds
of
cattle
are
perplexed,
because
they
have
no
pasture;
yea,
the
flocks
of
sheep
are
made
desolate.
O
LORD,
to
thee
do
I
cry:
for
the
fire
hath
devoured
the
pastures
of
the
wilderness,
and
the
flame
hath
burned
all
the
trees
of
the
field.
Yea,
the
beasts
of
the
field
pant
unto
thee:
for
the
water
brooks
are
dried
up,
and
the
fire
hath
devoured
the
pastures
of
the
wilderness.
Blow
ye
the
trumpet
in
Zion,
and
sound
an
alarm
in
my
holy
mountain;
let
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
land
tremble:
for
the
day
of
the
LORD
cometh,
for
it
is
nigh
at
hand;
a
day
of
darkness
and
gloominess,
a
day
of
clouds
and
thick
darkness,
as
the
dawn
spread
upon
the
mountains;
a
great
people
and
a
strong,
there
hath
not
been
ever
the
like,
neither
shall
be
any
more
after
them,
even
to
the
years
of
many
generations.
A
fire
devoureth
before
them;
and
behind
them
a
flame
burneth:
the
land
is
as
the
garden
of
Eden
before
them,
and
behind
them
a
desolate
wilderness;
yea,
and
none
hath
escaped
them.
The
appearance
of
them
is
as
the
appearance
of
horses;
and
as
horsemen,
so
do
they
run.
Like
the
noise
of
chariots
on
the
tops
of
the
mountains
do
they
leap,
like
the
noise
of
a
flame
of
fire
that
devoureth
the
stubble,
as
a
strong
people
set
in
battle
array.
At
their
presence
the
peoples
are
in
anguish:
all
faces
are
waxed
pale.
They
run
like
mighty
men;
they
climb
the
wall
like
men
of
war;
and
they
march
every
one
on
his
ways,
and
they
break
not
their
ranks.
Neither
doth
one
thrust
another;
they
march
every
one
in
his
path:
and
they
burst
through
the
weapons,
and
break
not
off
their
course.
They
leap
upon
the
city;
they
run
upon
the
wall;
they
climb
up
into
the
houses;
they
enter
in
at
the
windows
like
a
thief.
The
earth quaketh
before
them;
the
heavens
tremble:
the
sun
and
the
moon
are
darkened,
and
the
stars
withdraw
their
shining:
And
the
LORD
uttereth
his
voice
before
his
army;
for
his
camp
is
very
great;
for
he
is
strong
that
executeth
his
word:
for
the
day
of
the
LORD
is
great
and
very
terrible;
and
who
can
abide
it?
Yet
even
now,
saith
the
LORD,
turn
ye
unto
me
with
all
your
heart,
and
with
fasting,
and
with
weeping,
and
with
mourning:
and
rend
your
heart,
and
not
your
garments,
and
turn
unto
the
LORD
your
God,
for
he
is
gracious
and
full
of
compassion,
slow
to
anger,
and
plenteous
in
mercy,
and
repenteth
him
of
the
evil.
Who
knoweth
whether
he
will
not
turn
and
repent,
and
leave
a
blessing
behind
him,
even
a
meal
offering
and
a
drink
offering
unto
the
LORD
your
God?
Blow
the
trumpet
in
Zion,
sanctify
a
fast,
call
a
solemn
assembly:
gather
the
people,
sanctify
the
congregation,
assemble
the
old
men,
gather
the
children,
and
those
that
suck
the
breasts:
let
the
bridegroom
go
forth
of
his
chamber,
and
the
bride
out
of
her
closet.
Let
the
priests,
the
ministers
of
the
LORD,
weep
between
the
porch
and
the
altar,
and
let
them
say,
Spare
thy
people,
O
LORD,
and
give
not
thine
heritage
to
reproach,
that
the
nations
should
rule
over
them:
wherefore
should
they
say
among
the
peoples,
Where
is
their
God?
Then
was
the
LORD
jealous
for
his
land,
and
had
pity
on
his
people.
And
the
LORD
answered
and
said
unto
his
people,
Behold,
I
will
send
you
corn,
and
wine,
and
oil,
and
ye
shall
be
satisfied
therewith:
and
I
will
no
more
make
you
a
reproach
among
the
nations:
but
I
will
remove
far
off
from
you
the
northern
army,
and
will
drive
him
into
a
land
barren
and
desolate,
his
forepart
into
the
eastern
sea,
and
his
hinder
part
into
the
western
sea;
and
his
stink
shall
come
up,
and
his
ill
savour
shall
come
up,
because
he
hath
done
great
things.
Fear
not,
O
land,
be
glad
and
rejoice;
for
the
LORD
hath
done
great
things.
Be
not
afraid,
ye
beasts
of
the
field;
for
the
pastures
of
the
wilderness
do
spring,
for
the
tree
beareth
her
fruit,
the
fig
tree
and
the
vine
do
yield
their
strength.
Be
glad
then,
ye
children
of
Zion,
and
rejoice
in
the
LORD
your
God:
for
he
giveth
you
the
former
rain
in
just
measure,
and
he
causeth
to
come
down
for
you
the
rain,
the
former
rain
and
the
latter
rain,
in
the
first
month.
And
the
floors
shall
be
full
of
wheat,
and
the
vats
shall
overflow
with
wine
and
oil.
And
I
will
restore
to
you
the
years
that
the
locust
hath
eaten,
the
cankerworm,
and
the
caterpiller,
and
the
palmerworm,
my
great
army
which
I
sent
among
you.
And
ye
shall
eat
in
plenty
and
be
satisfied,
and
shall
praise
the
name
of
the
LORD
your
God,
that
hath
dealt
wondrously
with
you:
and
my
people
shall
never
be
ashamed.
And
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
in
the
midst
of
Israel,
and
that
I
am
the
LORD
your
God,
and
there
is
none
else:
and
my
people
shall
never
be
ashamed.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
afterward,
that
I
will
pour
out
my
spirit
upon
all
flesh;
and
your
sons
and
your
daughters
shall
prophesy,
your
old
men
shall
dream
dreams,
your
young
men
shall
see
visions:
and
also
upon
the
servants
and
upon
the
handmaids
in
those
days
will
I
pour
out
my
spirit.
And
I
will
shew
wonders
in
the
heavens
and
in
the
earth,
blood,
and
fire,
and
pillars
of
smoke.
The
sun
shall
be
turned
into
darkness,
and
the
moon
into
blood,
before
the
great
and
terrible
day
of
the
LORD
come.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
whosoever
shall
call
on
the
name
of
the
LORD
shall
be
delivered:
for
in
mount
Zion
and
in
Jerusalem
there
shall
be
those
that
escape,
as
the
LORD
hath
said,
and
among
the
remnant
those
whom
the
LORD
doth
call.
For,
behold,
in
those
days,
and
in
that
time,
when
I
shall
bring
again
the
captivity
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem,
I
will
gather
all
nations,
and
will
bring
them
down
into
the
valley
of
Jehoshaphat;
and
I
will
plead
with
them
there
for
my
people
and
for
my
heritage
Israel,
whom
they
have
scattered
among
the
nations,
and
parted
my
land.
and
they
have
cast
lots
for
my
people:
and
have
given
a
boy
for
an
harlot,
and
sold
a
girl
for
wine,
that
they
might
drink.
Yea,
and
what
are
ye
to
me,
O
Tyre,
and
Zidon,
and
all
the
regions
of
Philistia?
will
ye
render
me
a
recompence?
and
if
ye
recompense
me,
swiftly
and
speedily
will
I
return
your
recompence
upon
your
own
head.
Forasmuch
as
ye
have
taken
my
silver
and
my
gold,
and
have
carried
into
your
temples
my
goodly
pleasant
things;
the
children
also
of
Judah
and
the
children
of
Jerusalem
have
ye
sold
unto
the
sons
of
the
Grecians,
that
ye
might
remove
them
far
from
their
border:
behold,
I
will
stir
them
up
out
of
the
place
whither
ye
have
sold
them,
and
will
return
your
recompence
upon
your
own
head;
and
I
will
sell
your
sons
and
your
daughters
into
the
hand
of
the
children
of
Judah,
and
they
shall
sell
them
to
the
men
of
Sheba,
to
a
nation
far
off:
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken
it.
Proclaim
ye
this
among
the
nations;
prepare
war:
stir
up
the
mighty
men;
let
all
the
men
of
war
draw
near,
let
them
come
up.
Beat
your
plowshares
into
swords,
and
your
pruninghooks
into
spears:
let
the
weak
say,
I
am
strong.
Haste
ye,
and
come,
all
ye
nations
round
about,
and
gather
yourselves
together:
thither
cause
thy
mighty
ones
to
come
down,
O
LORD.
Let
the
nations
bestir
themselves,
and
come
up
to
the
valley
of
Jehoshaphat:
for
there
will
I
sit
to
judge
all
the
nations
round
about.
Put
ye
in
the
sickle,
for
the
harvest
is
ripe:
come,
tread
ye;
for
the
winepress
is
full,
the
vats
overflow;
for
their
wickedness
is
great.
Multitudes,
multitudes
in
the
valley
of
decision!
for
the
day
of
the
LORD
is
near
in
the
valley
of
decision.
The
sun
and
the
moon
are
darkened,
and
the
stars
withdraw
their
shining.
And
the
LORD
shall
roar
from
Zion,
and
utter
his
voice
from
Jerusalem;
and
the
heavens
and
the
earth
shall
shake,
but
the
LORD
will
be
a
refuge
unto
his
people,
and
a
strong
hold
to
the
children
of
Israel.
So
shall
ye
know
that
I
am
the
LORD
your
God,
dwelling
in
Zion
my
holy
mountain:
then
shall
Jerusalem
be
holy,
and
there
shall
no
strangers
pass
through
her
any
more.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
mountains
shall
drop
down
sweet
wine,
and
the
hills
shall
flow
with
milk,
and
all
the
brooks
of
Judah
shall
flow
with
waters;
and
a
fountain
shall
come
forth
of
the
house
of
the
LORD,
and
shall
water
the
valley
of
Shittim.
Egypt
shall
be
a
desolation,
and
Edom
shall
be
a
desolate
wilderness,
for
the
violence
done
to
the
children
of
Judah,
because
they
have
shed
innocent
blood
in
their
land.
But
Judah
shall
abide
for
ever,
and
Jerusalem
from
generation
to
generation.
And
I
will
cleanse
their
blood
that
I
have
not
cleansed:
for
the
LORD
dwelleth
in
Zion.
Amos
AMOS.
AMOS
Amo
AMOS.
The
words
of
Amos,
who
was
among
the
herdmen
of
Tekoa,
which
he
saw
concerning
Israel
in
the
days
of
Uzziah
king
of
Judah,
and
in
the
days
of
Jeroboam
the
son
of
Joash
king
of
Israel,
two
years
before
the
earthquake.
And
he
said,
The
LORD
shall
roar
from
Zion,
and
utter
his
voice
from
Jerusalem;
and
the
pastures
of
the
shepherds
shall
mourn,
and
the
top
of
Carmel
shall
wither.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
For
three
transgressions
of
Damascus,
yea,
for
four,
I
will
not
turn
away
the
punishment
thereof;
because
they
have
threshed
Gilead
with
threshing
instruments
of
iron:
but
I
will
send
a
fire
into
the
house
of
Hazael,
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
of
Ben-hadad.
And
I
will
break
the
bar
of
Damascus,
and
cut
off
the
inhabitant
from
the
valley
of
Aven,
and
him
that
holdeth
the
sceptre
from
the
house
of
Eden:
and
the
people
of
Syria
shall
go
into
captivity
unto
Kir,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
For
three
transgressions
of
Gaza,
yea,
for
four,
I
will
not
turn
away
the
punishment
thereof;
because
they
carried
away
captive
the
whole
people,
to
deliver
them
up
to
Edom:
But
I
will
send
a
fire
on
the
wall
of
Gaza,
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
thereof:
And
I
will
cut
off
the
inhabitant
from
Ashdod,
and
him
that
holdeth
the
sceptre
from
Ashkelon;
and
I
will
turn
mine
hand
against
Ekron,
and
the
remnant
of
the
Philistines
shall
perish,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
For
three
transgressions
of
Tyre,
yea,
for
four,
I
will
not
turn
away
the
punishment
thereof;
because
they
delivered
up
the
whole
people
to
Edom,
and
remembered
not
the
brotherly
covenant:
but
I
will
send
a
fire
on
the
wall
of
Tyre,
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
thereof.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
For
three
transgressions
of
Edom,
yea,
for
four,
I
will
not
turn
away
the
punishment
thereof;
because
he
did
pursue
his
brother
with
the
sword,
and
did
cast
off
all
pity,
and
his
anger
did
tear
perpetually,
and
he
kept
his
wrath
for
ever:
but
I
will
send
a
fire
upon
Teman,
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
of
Bozrah.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
For
three
transgressions
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
yea,
for
four,
I
will
not
turn
away
the
punishment
thereof;
because
they
have
ripped
up
the
women
with
child
of
Gilead,
that
they
might
enlarge
their
border:
But
I
will
kindle
a
fire
in
the
wall
of
Rabbath
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
thereof,
with
shouting
in
the
day
of
battle,
with
a
tempest
in
the
day
of
the
whirlwind:
and
their
king
shall
go
into
captivity,
he
and
his
princes
together,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
For
three
transgressions
of
Moab,
yea,
for
four,
I
will
not
turn
away
the
punishment
thereof;
because
he
burned
the
bones
of
the
king
of
Edom
into
lime:
but
I
will
send
a
fire
upon
Moab,
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
of
Kerioth;
and
Moab
shall
die
with
tumult,
with
shouting,
and
with
the
sound
of
the
trumpet:
and
I
will
cut
off
the
judge
from
the
midst
thereof,
and
will
slay
all
the
princes
thereof
with
him,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
For
three
transgressions
of
Judah,
yea,
for
four,
I
will
not
turn
away
the
punishment
thereof;
because
they
have
rejected
the
law
of
the
LORD,
and
have
not
kept
his
statutes,
and
their
lies
have
caused
them
to
err,
after
the
which
their
fathers
did
walk:
but
I
will
send
a
fire
upon
Judah,
and
it
shall
devour
the
palaces
of
Jerusalem.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
For
three
transgressions
of
Israel,
yea,
for
four,
I
will
not
turn
away
the
punishment
thereof;
because
they
have
sold
the
righteous
for
silver
and
the
needy
for
a
pair
of
shoes:
that
pant
after
the
dust
of
the
earth
on
the
head
of
the
poor,
and
turn
aside
the
way
of
the
meek:
and
a
man
and
his
father
will
go
unto
the
same
maid,
to
profane
my
holy
name:
and
they
lay
themselves
down
beside
every
altar
upon
clothes
taken
in
pledge,
and
in
the
house
of
their
God
they
drink
the
wine
of
such
as
have
been
fined.
Yet
destroyed
I
the
Amorite
before
them,
whose
height
was
like
the
height
of
the
cedars,
and
he
was
strong
as
the
oaks;
yet
I
destroyed
his
fruit
from
above,
and
his
roots
from
beneath.
Also
I
brought
you
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
led
you
forty
years
in
the
wilderness,
to
possess
the
land
of
the
Amorite.
And
I
raised
up
of
your
sons
for
prophets,
and
of
your
young
men
for
Nazirites.
Is
it
not
even
thus,
O
ye
children
of
Israel?
saith
the
LORD.
But
ye
gave
the
Nazirites
wine
to
drink;
and
commanded
the
prophets,
saying,
Prophesy
not.
Behold,
I
will
press
you
in
your
place,
as
a
cart presseth
that
is
full
of
sheaves.
And
flight
shall
perish
from
the
swift,
and
the
strong
shall
not
strengthen
his
force,
neither
shall
the
mighty
deliver
himself:
neither
shall
he
stand
that
handleth
the
bow;
and
he
that
is
swift
of
foot
shall
not
deliver
himself:
neither
shall
he
that
rideth
the
horse
deliver
himself:
and
he
that
is
courageous
among
the
mighty
shall
flee
away
naked
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD.
Hear
this
word
that
the
LORD
hath
spoken
against
you,
O
children
of
Israel,
against
the
whole
family
which
I
brought
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
saying,
You
only
have
I
known
of
all
the
families
of
the
earth:
therefore
I
will
visit
upon
you
all
your
iniquities.
Shall
two
walk
together,
except
they
have
agreed?
Will
a
lion
roar
in
the
forest,
when
he
hath
no
prey?
will
a
young
lion
cry
out
of
his
den,
if
he
have
taken
nothing?
Can
a
bird
fall
in
a
snare
upon
the
earth,
where
no
gin
is
set
for
him?
shall
a
snare
spring
up
from
the
ground,
and
have
taken
nothing
at
all?
Shall
the
trumpet
be
blown
in
a
city,
and
the
people
not
be
afraid? shalt
evil
befall
a
city,
and
the
LORD
hath
not
done
it?
Surely
the
Lord
GOD
will
do
nothing,
but
he
revealeth
his
secret
unto
his
servants
the
prophets.
The
lion
hath
roared,
who
will
not
fear?
the
Lord
GOD
hath
spoken,
who
can
but
prophesy?
Publish
ye
in
the
palaces
at
Ashdod,
and
in
the
palaces
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
say,
Assemble
yourselves
upon
the
mountains
of
Samaria,
and
behold
what
great
tumults
are
therein,
and
what
oppressions
in
the
midst
thereof.
For
they
know
not
to
do
right,
saith
the
LORD,
who
store
up
violence
and
robbery
in
their
palaces.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
An
adversary
there
shall
be,
even
round
about
the
land:
and
he
shall
bring
down
thy
strength
from
thee,
and
thy
palaces
shall
be
spoiled.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
As
the
shepherd
rescueth
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
lion
two
legs,
or
a
piece
of
an
ear;
so
shall
the
children
of
Israel
be
rescued
that
sit
in
Samaria
in
the
corner
of
a
couch,
and
on
the silken cushions
of
a
bed.
Hear
ye,
and
testify
against
the
house
of
Jacob,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
the
God
of
hosts.
For
in
the
day
that
I
shall
visit
the
transgressions
of
Israel
upon
him,
I
will
also
visit
the
altars
of
Beth-el,
and
the
horns
of
the
altar
shall
be
cut
off,
and
fall
to
the
ground.
And
I
will
smite
the
winter
house
with
the
summer
house;
and
the
houses
of
ivory
shall
perish,
and
the
great
houses
shall
have
an
end,
saith
the
LORD.
Hear
this
word,
ye
kine
of
Bashan,
that
are
in
the
mountain
of
Samaria,
which
oppress
the
poor,
which
crush
the
needy,
which
say
unto
their
lords,
Bring,
and
let
us
drink.
The
Lord
GOD
hath
sworn
by
his
holiness,
that,
lo,
the
days
shall
come
upon
you,
that
they
shall
take
you
away
with
hooks,
and
your
residue
with
fish
hooks.
And
ye
shall
go
out
at
the
breaches,
every
one
straight
before
her;
and
ye
shall
cast
yourselves
into
Harmon,
saith
the
LORD.
Come
to
Beth-el,
and
transgress;
to
Gilgal,
and
multiply
transgression;
and
bring
your
sacrifices
every
morning,
and
your
tithes
every
three
days;
and
offer
a
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving
of
that
which
is
leavened,
and
proclaim
freewill
offerings
and
publish
them:
for
this
liketh
you,
O
ye
children
of
Israel,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
And
I
also
have
given
you
cleanness
of
teeth
in
all
your
cities,
and
want
of
bread
in
all
your
places:
yet
have
ye
not
returned
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD.
And
I
also
have
withholden
the
rain
from
you,
when
there
were
yet
three
months
to
the
harvest:
and
I
caused
it
to
rain
upon
one
city,
and
caused
it
not
to
rain
upon
another
city:
one
piece
was
rained
upon,
and
the
piece whereupon
it
rained
not
withered.
So
two
or
three
cities
wandered
unto
one
city
to
drink
water,
and
were
not
satisfied:
yet
have
ye
not
returned
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD.
I
have
smitten
you
with
blasting
and
mildew:
the
multitude
of
your
gardens
and
your
vineyards
and
your
fig
trees
and
your
olive
trees
hath
the
palmerworm
devoured:
yet
have
ye
not
returned
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD.
I
have
sent
among
you
the
pestilence
after
the
manner
of
Egypt:
your
young
men
have
I
slain
with
the
sword,
and
have
carried
away
your
horses;
and
I
have
made
the
stink
of
your
camp
to
come
up
even
into
your
nostrils:
yet
have
ye
not
returned
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD.
I
have
overthrown
some
among
you,
as
when
God
overthrew
Sodom
and
Gomorrah,
and
ye
were
as
a
brand
plucked
out
of
the
burning:
yet
have
ye
not
returned
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Therefore
thus
will
I
do
unto
thee,
O
Israel:
and
because
I
will
do
this
unto
thee,
prepare
to
meet
thy
God,
O
Israel.
For,
lo,
he
that
formeth
the
mountains,
and
createth
the
wind,
and
declareth
unto
man
what
is
his
thought,
that
maketh
the
morning
darkness,
and
treadeth
upon
the
high
places
of
the
earth;
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
is
his
name.
Hear
ye
this
word
which
I
take
up
for
a
lamentation
over
you,
O
house
of
Israel.
The
virgin
of
Israel
is
fallen;
she
shall
no
more
rise:
she
is
cast
down
upon
her
land;
there
is
none
to
raise
her
up.
For
thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
The
city
that
went
forth
a
thousand
shall
have
an
hundred
left,
and
that
which
went
forth
an
hundred
shall
have
ten
left,
to
the
house
of
Israel.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
unto
the
house
of
Israel,
Seek
ye
me,
and
ye
shall
live:
but
seek
not
Beth-el,
nor
enter
into
Gilgal,
and
pass
not
to
Beer-sheba:
for
Gilgal
shall
surely
go
into
captivity,
and
Beth-el
shall
come
to
nought.
Seek
the
LORD,
and
ye
shall
live;
lest
he
break
out
like
fire
in
the
house
of
Joseph,
and
it
devour
and
there
be
none
to
quench
it
in
Beth-el:
Ye
who
turn
judgment
to
wormwood,
and
cast
down
righteousness
to
the
earth;
seek
him
that
maketh
the
Pleiades
and
Orion,
and
turneth
the
shadow
of
death
into
the
morning,
and
maketh
the
day
dark
with
night;
that
calleth
for
the
waters
of
the
sea,
and
poureth
them
out
upon
the
face
of
the
earth;
the
LORD
is
his
name;
that
bringeth
sudden
destruction
upon
the
strong,
so
that
destruction
cometh
upon
the
fortress.
They
hate
him
that
reproveth
in
the
gate,
and
they
abhor
him
that
speaketh
uprightly.
Forasmuch
therefore
as
ye
trample
upon
the
poor,
and
take
exactions
from
him
of
wheat:
ye
have
built
houses
of
hewn
stone,
but
ye
shall
not
dwell
in
them;
ye
have
planted
pleasant
vineyards,
but
ye
shall
not
drink
the
wine
thereof.
For
I
know
how
manifold
are
your
transgressions,
and
how
mighty
are
your
sins;
ye
that
afflict
the
just,
that
take
a
bribe,
and
that
turn
aside
the
needy
in
the
gate
from
their
right.
Therefore
he
that
is
prudent
shall
keep
silence
in
such
a
time;
for
it
is
an
evil
time.
Seek
good,
and
not
evil,
that
ye
may
live:
and
so
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
shall
be
with
you,
as
ye
say.
Hate
the
evil,
and
love
the
good,
and
establish
judgment
in
the
gate:
it
may
be
that
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
will
be
gracious
unto
the
remnant
of
Joseph.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts,
the
Lord:
Wailing
shall
be
in
all
the
broad
ways;
and
they
shall
say
in
all
the
streets,
Alas!
alas!
and
they
shall
call
the
husbandman
to
mourning,
and
such
as
are
skilful
of
lamentation
to
wailing.
And
in
all
vineyards
shall
be
wailing:
for
I
will
pass
through
the
midst
of
thee,
saith
the
LORD.
Woe
unto
you
that
desire
the
day
of
the
LORD!
wherefore
would
ye
have
the
day
of
the
LORD?
it
is
darkness,
and
not
light.
As
if
a
man
did
flee
from
a
lion,
and
a
bear
met
him;
or
went
into
the
house
and
leaned
his
hand
on
the
wall,
and
a
serpent
bit
him.
Shall
not
the
day
of
the
LORD
be
darkness,
and
not
light?
even
very
dark,
and
no
brightness
in
it?
I
hate,
I
despise
your
feasts,
and
I
will
take
no
delight
in
your
solemn
assemblies.
Yea,
though
ye
offer
me
your
burnt
offerings
and
meal
offerings,
I
will
not
accept
them:
neither
will
I
regard
the
peace
offerings
of
your
fat
beasts.
Take
thou
away
from
me
the
noise
of
thy
songs;
for
I
will
not
hear
the
melody
of
thy
viols.
But
let
judgment
roll
down
as
waters,
and
righteousness
as
a
mighty
stream.
Did
ye
bring
unto
me
sacrifices
and
offerings
in
the
wilderness
forty
years,
O
house
of
Israel?
Yea,
ye
have
borne Siccuth
your
king
and
Chiun
your
images,
the
star
of
your
god,
which
ye
made
to
yourselves.
Therefore
will
I
cause
you
to
go
into
captivity
beyond
Damascus,
saith
the
LORD,
whose
name
is
the
God
of
hosts.
Woe
to
them
that
are
at
ease
in
Zion,
and
to
them
that
are
secure
in
the
mountain
of
Samaria,
the
notable
men
of
the
chief
of
the
nations,
to
whom
the
house
of
Israel
come!
Pass
ye
unto
Calneh,
and
see;
and
from
thence
go
ye
to
Hamath
the
great:
then
go
down
to
Gath
of
the
Philistines:
be
they
better
than
these
kingdoms?
or
is
their
border
greater
than
your
border?
Ye
that
put
far
away
the
evil
day,
and
cause
the
seat
of
violence
to
come
near;
that
lie
upon
beds
of
ivory,
and
stretch
themselves
upon
their
couches,
and
eat
the
lambs
out
of
the
flock,
and
the
calves
out
of
the
midst
of
the
stall;
that
sing
idle
songs
to
the
sound
of
the
viol;
that
devise
for
themselves
instruments
of
music,
like
David;
that
drink
wine
in
bowls,
and
anoint
themselves
with
the
chief
ointments;
but
they
are
not
grieved
for
the
affliction
of
Joseph.
Therefore
now
shall
they
go
captive
with
the
first
that
go
captive,
and
the revelry
of
them
that
stretched
themselves
shall
pass
away.
The
Lord
GOD
hath
sworn
by
himself,
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts;
I
abhor
the
excellency
of
Jacob,
and
hate
his
palaces:
therefore
will
I
deliver
up
the
city
with
all
that
is
therein.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
if
there
remain
ten
men
in
one
house,
that
they
shall
die.
And
when
a
man’s
uncle
shall
take
him
up,
even
he
that
burneth
him,
to
bring
out
the
bones
out
of
the
house,
and
shall
say
unto
him
that
is
in
the
innermost
parts
of
the
house,
Is
there
yet
any
with
thee?
and
he
shall
say,
No;
then
shall
he
say,
Hold
thy
peace;
for
we
may
not
make
mention
of
the
name
of
the
LORD.
For,
behold,
the
LORD
commandeth,
and
the
great
house
shall
be
smitten
with
breaches,
and
the
little
house
with
clefts.
Shall
horses
run
upon
the
rock?
will
one
plow
there
with
oxen?
that
ye
have
turned
judgment
into
gall,
and
the
fruit
of
righteousness
into
wormwood:
ye
which
rejoice
in
a
thing
of
nought,
which
say,
Have
we
not
taken
to
us
horns
by
our
own
strength?
For,
behold,
I
will
raise
up
against
you
a
nation,
O
house
of
Israel,
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
hosts;
and
they
shall
afflict
you
from
the
entering
in
of
Hamath
unto
the
brook
of
the
Arabah.
Thus
the
Lord
GOD
shewed
me:
and,
behold,
he
formed
locusts
in
the
beginning
of
the
shooting
up
of
the
latter
growth;
and,
lo,
it
was
the
latter
growth
after
the
king’s
mowings.
And
it
came
to
pass
that
when
they
made
an
end
of
eating
the
grass
of
the
land,
then
I
said,
O
Lord
GOD,
forgive,
I
beseech
thee:
how
shall
Jacob
stand?
for
he
is
small.
The
LORD
repented
concerning
this:
It
shall
not
be,
saith
the
LORD.
Thus
the
Lord
GOD
shewed
me:
and,
behold,
the
Lord
GOD
called
to
contend
by
fire;
and
it
devoured
the
great
deep,
and
would
have
eaten
up
the
land.
Then
said
I,
O
Lord
GOD,
cease,
I
beseech
thee:
how
shall
Jacob
stand?
for
he
is
small.
The
LORD
repented
concerning
this:
This
also
shall
not
be,
saith
the
Lord
GOD.
Thus
he
shewed
me:
and,
behold,
the
Lord
stood
beside
a
wall
made
by
a
plumbline,
with
a
plumbline
in
his
hand.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Amos,
what
seest
thou?
And
I
said,
A
plumbline.
Then
said
the
Lord,
Behold,
I
will
set
a
plumbline
in
the
midst
of
my
people
Israel;
I
will
not
again
pass
by
them
any
more:
and
the
high
places
of
Isaac
shall
be
desolate,
and
the
sanctuaries
of
Israel
shall
be
laid
waste;
and
I
will
rise
against
the
house
of
Jeroboam
with
the
sword.
Then
Amaziah
the
priest
of
Beth-el
sent
to
Jeroboam
king
of
Israel,
saying,
Amos
hath
conspired
against
thee
in
the
midst
of
the
house
of
Israel:
the
land
is
not
able
to
bear
all
his
words.
For
thus
Amos
saith,
Jeroboam
shall
die
by
the
sword,
and
Israel
shall
surely
be
led
away
captive
out
of
his
land.
Also
Amaziah
said
unto
Amos,
O
thou
seer,
go,
flee
thee
away
into
the
land
of
Judah,
and
there
eat
bread,
and
prophesy
there:
but
prophesy
not
again
any
more
at
Beth-el:
for
it
is
the
king’s
sanctuary,
and
it
is
a
royal
house.
Then
answered
Amos,
and
said
to
Amaziah,
I
was
no
prophet,
neither
was
I
a
prophet’s
son;
but
I
was
an
herdman,
and
a dresser
of sycomore
trees:
and
the
LORD
took
me
from
following
the
flock,
and
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Go,
prophesy
unto
my
people
Israel.
Now
therefore
hear
thou
the
word
of
the
LORD:
Thou
sayest,
Prophesy
not
against
Israel,
and
drop
not
thy
word
against
the
house
of
Isaac;
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Thy
wife
shall
be
an
harlot
in
the
city,
and
thy
sons
and
thy
daughters
shall
fall
by
the
sword,
and
thy
land
shall
be
divided
by
line;
and
thou
thyself shalt
die
in
a
land
that
is
unclean,
and
Israel
shall
surely
be
led
away
captive
out
of
his
land.
Thus
the
Lord
GOD
shewed
me:
and
behold,
a
basket
of
summer
fruit.
And
he
said,
Amos,
what
seest
thou?
And
I
said,
A
basket
of
summer
fruit.
Then
said
the
LORD
unto
me,
The
end
is
come
upon
my
people
Israel;
I
will
not
again
pass
by
them
any
more.
And
the
songs
of
the
temple
shall
be
howlings
in
that
day,
saith
the
Lord
GOD:
the
dead
bodies
shall
be
many;
in
every
place
shall
they
cast
them
forth
with
silence.
Hear
this,
O
ye
that
would
swallow
up
the
needy,
and
cause
the
poor
of
the
land
to
fail,
saying,
When
will
the
new
moon
be
gone,
that
we
may
sell
corn?
and
the
sabbath,
that
we
may
set
forth
wheat?
making
the
ephah
small,
and
the
shekel
great,
and dealing
falsely
with
balances
of
deceit;
that
we
may
buy
the
poor
for
silver,
and
the
needy
for
a
pair
of
shoes,
and
sell
the
refuse
of
the
wheat.
The
LORD
hath
sworn
by
the
excellency
of
Jacob,
Surely
I
will
never
forget
any
of
their
works.
Shall
not
the
land
tremble
for
this,
and
every
one
mourn
that
dwelleth
therein?
yea,
it
shall
rise
up
wholly
like
the
River;
and
it
shall
be
troubled
and
sink
again,
like
the
River
of
Egypt.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
that
I
will
cause
the
sun
to
go
down
at
noon,
and
I
will
darken
the
earth
in
the
clear
day.
And
I
will
turn
your
feasts
into
mourning,
and
all
your
songs
into
lamentation;
and
I
will
bring
up
sackcloth
upon
all
loins,
and
baldness
upon
every
head;
and
I
will
make
it
as
the
mourning
for
an
only
son,
and
the
end
thereof
as
a
bitter
day.
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
Lord
GOD,
that
I
will
send
a
famine
in
the
land,
not
a
famine
of
bread,
nor
a
thirst
for
water,
but
of
hearing
the
words
of
the
LORD.
And
they
shall
wander
from
sea
to
sea,
and
from
the
north
even
to
the
east;
they
shall
run
to
and
fro
to
seek
the
word
of
the
LORD,
and
shall
not
find
it.
In
that
day
shall
the
fair
virgins
and
the
young
men
faint
for
thirst.
They
that
swear
by
the
sin
of
Samaria,
and
say,
As
thy
God,
O
Dan,
liveth;
and,
As
the
way
of
Beer-sheba
liveth;
even
they
shall
fall,
and
never
rise
up
again.
I
SAW
the
Lord
standing
beside
the
altar:
and
he
said,
Smite
the
chapiters,
that
the
thresholds
may
shake:
and
break
them
in
pieces
on
the
head
of
all
of
them;
and
I
will
slay
the
last
of
them
with
the
sword:
there
shall
not
one
of
them
flee
away,
and
there
shall
not
one
of
them
escape.
Though
they
dig
into
hell,
thence
shall
mine
hand
take
them;
and
though
they
climb
up
to
heaven,
thence
will
I
bring
them
down.
And
though
they
hide
themselves
in
the
top
of
Carmel,
I
will
search
and
take
them
out
thence;
and
though
they
be
hid
from
my
sight
in
the
bottom
of
the
sea,
thence
will
I
command
the
serpent,
and
he
shall
bite
them.
And
though
they
go
into
captivity
before
their
enemies,
thence
will
I
command
the
sword,
and
it
shall
slay
them:
and
I
will
set
mine
eyes
upon
them
for
evil,
and
not
for
good.
For
the
Lord,
the
GOD
of
hosts,
is
he
that
toucheth
the
land
and
it
melteth,
and
all
that
dwell
therein
shall
mourn;
and
it
shall
rise
up
wholly
like
the
River;
and
shall
sink
again,
like
the
River
of
Egypt;
it
is
he
that
buildeth
his
chambers
in
the
heaven,
and
hath
founded
his
vault
upon
the
earth;
he
that
calleth
for
the
waters
of
the
sea
and
poureth
them
out
upon
the
face
of
the
earth;
the
LORD
is
his
name.
Are
ye
not
as
the
children
of
the
Ethiopians
unto
me,
O
children
of
Israel?
saith
the
LORD.
Have
not
I
brought
up
Israel
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
the
Philistines
from
Caphtor,
and
the
Syrians
from
Kir?
Behold,
the
eyes
of
the
Lord
GOD
are
upon
the
sinful
kingdom,
and
I
will
destroy
it
from
off
the
face
of
the
earth;
saving
that
I
will
not
utterly
destroy
the
house
of
Jacob,
saith
the
LORD.
For,
lo,
I
will
command,
and
I
will
sift
the
house
of
Israel
among
all
the
nations,
like
as
corn
is
sifted
in
a
sieve,
yet
shall
not
the
least
grain
fall
upon
the
earth.
All
the
sinners
of
my
people
shall
die
by
the
sword,
which
say,
The
evil
shall
not
overtake
nor
prevent
us.
In
that
day
will
I
raise
up
the
tabernacle
of
David
that
is
fallen,
and
close
up
the
breaches
thereof;
and
I
will
raise
up
his
ruins,
and
I
will
build
it
as
in
the
days
of
old;
that
they
may
possess
the
remnant
of
Edom,
and
all
the
nations,
which
are
called
by
my
name,
saith
the
LORD
that
doeth
this.
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
LORD,
that
the
plowman
shall
overtake
the
reaper,
and
the
treader
of
grapes
him
that
soweth
seed;
and
the
mountains
shall
drop
sweet
wine,
and
all
the
hills
shall
melt.
And
I
will
bring
again
the
captivity
of
my
people
Israel,
and
they
shall
build
the
waste
cities,
and
inhabit
them;
and
they
shall
plant
vineyards,
and
drink
the
wine
thereof;
they
shall
also
make
gardens,
and
eat
the
fruit
of
them.
And
I
will
plant
them
upon
their
land,
and
they
shall
no
more
be
plucked
up
out
of
their
land
which
I
have
given
them,
saith
the
LORD
thy
God.
Obadiah
OBADIAH.
OBADIAH
Oba
OBADIAH.
The
vision
of
Obadiah.
Thus
saith
the
Lord
GOD
concerning
Edom:
We
have
heard
tidings
from
the
LORD,
and
an
ambassador
is
sent
among
the
nations,
saying,
Arise
ye,
and
let
us
rise
up
against
her
in
battle.
Behold,
I
have
made
thee
small
among
the
nations:
thou
art
greatly
despised.
The
pride
of
thine
heart
hath
deceived
thee,
O
thou
that
dwellest
in
the
clefts
of
the
rock,
whose
habitation
is
high;
that
saith
in
his
heart,
Who
shall
bring
me
down
to
the
ground?
Though
thou
mount
on
high
as
the
eagle,
and
though
thy
nest
be
set
among
the
stars,
I
will
bring
thee
down
from
thence,
saith
the
LORD.
If
thieves
came
to
thee,
if
robbers
by
night, (how
art
thou
cut
off!)
would
they
not
steal
till
they
had
enough?
if
grapegatherers
came
to
thee,
would
they
not
leave
some
gleaning
grapes?
How
are
the
things
of
Esau
searched
out!
how
are
his
hidden
treasures
sought
up!
All
the
men
of
thy
confederacy
have
brought
thee
on
thy
way,
even
to
the
border:
the
men
that
were
at
peace
with
thee
have
deceived
thee,
and
prevailed
against
thee;
they
that
eat
thy
bread
lay
a
snare
under
thee:
there
is
none
understanding
in
him.
Shall
I
not
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD,
destroy
the
wise
men
out
of
Edom,
and
understanding
out
of
the
mount
of
Esau?
And
thy
mighty
men,
O
Teman,
shall
be
dismayed,
to
the
end
that
every
one
may
be
cut
off
from
the
mount
of
Esau
by
slaughter.
For
the
violence
done
to
thy
brother
Jacob
shame
shall
cover
thee,
and
thou shalt
be
cut
off
for
ever.
In
the
day
that
thou
stoodest
on
the
other
side,
in
the
day
that
strangers
carried
away
his
substance,
and
foreigners
entered
into
his
gates,
and
cast
lots
upon
Jerusalem,
even
thou wast
as
one
of
them.
But
look
not
thou
on
the
day
of
thy
brother
in
the
day
of
his
disaster,
and
rejoice
not
over
the
children
of
Judah
in
the
day
of
their
destruction;
neither
speak
proudly
in
the
day
of
distress.
Enter
not
into
the
gate
of
my
people
in
the
day
of
their
calamity;
yea,
look
not
thou
on
their
affliction
in
the
day
of
their
calamity,
neither
lay
ye
hands
on
their
substance
in
the
day
of
their
calamity.
And
stand
thou
not
in
the
crossway,
to
cut
off
those
of
his
that
escape;
and
deliver
not
up
those
of
his
that
remain
in
the
day
of
distress.
For
the
day
of
the
LORD
is
near
upon
all
the
nations:
as
thou
hast
done,
it
shall
be
done
unto
thee;
thy dealing
shall
return
upon
thine
own
head.
For
as
ye
have
drunk
upon
my
holy
mountain,
so
shall
all
the
nations
drink
continually,
yea,
they
shall
drink,
and
swallow
down,
and
shall
be
as
though
they
had
not
been.
But
in
mount
Zion
there
shall
be
those
that
escape,
and
it
shall
be
holy;
and
the
house
of
Jacob
shall
possess
their
possessions.
And
the
house
of
Jacob
shall
be
a
fire,
and
the
house
of
Joseph
a
flame,
and
the
house
of
Esau
for
stubble,
and
they
shall
burn
among
them,
and
devour
them:
and
there
shall
not
be
any
remaining
to
the
house
of
Esau;
for
the
LORD
hath
spoken
it.
And
they
of
the
South
shall
possess
the
mount
of
Esau;
and
they
of
the
lowland
the
Philistines
and
they
shall
possess
the
field
of
Ephraim,
and
the
field
of
Samaria:
and
Benjamin
shall
possess
Gilead.
And
the
captivity
of
this
host
of
the
children
of
Israel,
which
are
among
the
Canaanites,
shall
possess
even
unto
Zarephath;
and
the
captivity
of
Jerusalem,
which
is
in
Sepharad,
shall
possess
the
cities
of
the
South.
And
saviours
shall
come
up
on
mount
Zion
to
judge
the
mount
of
Esau;
and
the
kingdom
shall
be
the
LORD’S.
Jonah
JONAH.
JONAH
Jon
JONAH.
Now
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Jonah
the
son
of
Amittai,
saying,
Arise,
go
to
Nineveh,
that
great
city,
and
cry
against
it;
for
their
wickedness
is
come
up
before
me.
But
Jonah
rose
up
to
flee
unto
Tarshish
from
the
presence
of
the
LORD;
and
he
went
down
to
Joppa,
and
found
a
ship
going
to
Tarshish:
so
he
paid
the
fare
thereof,
and
went
down
into
it,
to
go
with
them
unto
Tarshish
from
the
presence
of
the
LORD.
But
the
LORD
sent
out
a
great
wind
into
the
sea,
and
there
was
a
mighty
tempest
in
the
sea,
so
that
the
ship
was
like
to
be
broken.
Then
the
mariners
were
afraid,
and
cried
every
man
unto
his
god;
and
they
cast
forth
the
wares
that
were
in
the
ship
into
the
sea,
to
lighten
it
unto
them.
But
Jonah
was
gone
down
into
the
innermost
parts
of
the
ship;
and
he
lay,
and
was
fast
asleep.
So
the
shipmaster
came
to
him,
and
said
unto
him,
What meanest
thou,
O
sleeper?
arise,
call
upon
thy
God,
if
so
be
that
God
will
think
upon
us,
that
we
perish
not.
And
they
said
every
one
to
his
fellow,
Come,
and
let
us
cast
lots,
that
we
may
know
for
whose
cause
this
evil
is
upon
us.
So
they
cast
lots,
and
the
lot
fell
upon
Jonah.
Then
said
they
unto
him,
Tell
us,
we
pray
thee,
for
whose
cause
this
evil
is
upon
us;
what
is
thine
occupation?
and
whence
comest
thou?
what
is
thy
country?
and
of
what
people
art
thou?
And
he
said
unto
them,
I
am
an
Hebrew;
and
I
fear
the
LORD,
the
God
of
heaven,
which
hath
made
the
sea
and
the
dry
land.
Then
were
the
men
exceedingly
afraid,
and
said
unto
him,
What
is
this
that
thou
hast
done?
For
the
men
knew
that
he
fled
from
the
presence
of
the
LORD,
because
he
had
told
them.
Then
said
they
unto
him,
What
shall
we
do
unto
thee,
that
the
sea
may
be
calm
unto
us?
for
the
sea
grew
more
and
more
tempestuous.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Take
me
up,
and
cast
me
forth
into
the
sea;
so
shall
the
sea
be
calm
unto
you:
for
I
know
that
for
my
sake
this
great
tempest
is
upon
you.
Nevertheless
the
men
rowed
hard
to
get
them
back
to
the
land;
but
they
could
not:
for
the
sea
grew
more
and
more
tempestuous
against
them.
Wherefore
they
cried
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
We
beseech
thee,
O
LORD,
we
beseech
thee,
let
us
not
perish
for
this
man’s
life,
and
lay
not
upon
us
innocent
blood:
for
thou,
O
LORD,
hast
done
as
it
pleased
thee.
So
they
took
up
Jonah,
and
cast
him
forth
into
the
sea:
and
the
sea
ceased
from
her
raging.
Then
the
men
feared
the
LORD
exceedingly;
and
they
offered
a
sacrifice
unto
the
LORD,
and
made
vows.
And
the
LORD
prepared
a
great
fish
to
swallow
up
Jonah;
and
Jonah
was
in
the
belly
of
the
fish
three
days
and
three
nights.
Then
Jonah
prayed
unto
the
LORD
his
God
out
of
the
fish’s
belly.
And
he
said,
I
called
by
reason
of
mine
affliction
unto
the
LORD,
and
he
answered
me;
out
of
the
belly
of
hell
cried
I,
and
thou
heardest
my
voice.
For
thou
didst
cast
me
into
the
depth,
in
the
heart
of
the
seas,
and
the
flood
was
round
about
me;
all
thy
waves
and
thy
billows
passed
over
me.
And
I
said,
am
cast
out
from
before
thine
eyes;
yet
I
will
look
again
toward
thy
holy
temple.
The
waters
compassed
me
about,
even
to
the
soul;
the
deep
was
round
about
me;
the
weeds
were
wrapped
about
my
head.
I
went
down
to
the
bottoms
of
the
mountains;
the
earth
with
her
bars
closed
upon
me
for
ever:
yet
hast
thou
brought
up
my
life
from
the
pit,
O
LORD
my
God.
When
my
soul
fainted
within
me,
I
remembered
the
LORD:
and
my
prayer
came
in
unto
thee,
into
thine
holy
temple.
They
that
regard
lying
vanities
forsake
their
own
mercy.
But
I
will
sacrifice
unto
thee
with
the
voice
of
thanksgiving;
I
will
pay
that
which
I
have
vowed.
Salvation
is
of
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
spake
unto
the
fish,
and
it
vomited
out
Jonah
upon
the
dry
land.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Jonah
the
second
time,
saying,
Arise,
go
unto
Nineveh,
that
great
city,
and
preach
unto
it
the
preaching
that
I
bid
thee.
So
Jonah
arose,
and
went
unto
Nineveh,
according
to
the
word
of
the
LORD.
Now
Nineveh
was
an
exceeding
great
city,
of
three
days’
journey.
And
Jonah
began
to
enter
into
the
city
a
day’s
journey,
and
he
cried,
and
said,
Yet
forty
days,
and
Nineveh
shall
be
overthrown.
And
the
people
of
Nineveh
believed
God;
and
they
proclaimed
a
fast,
and
put
on
sackcloth,
from
the
greatest
of
them
even
to
the
least
of
them.
And
the
tidings
reached
the
king
of
Nineveh,
and
he
arose
from
his
throne,
and
laid
his
robe
from
him,
and
covered
him
with
sackcloth,
and
sat
in
ashes.
And
he
made
proclamation
and
published
through
Nineveh
by
the
decree
of
the
king
and
his
nobles,
saying,
Let
neither
man
nor
beast,
herd
nor
flock,
taste
any
thing:
let
them
not
feed,
nor
drink
water:
but
let
them
be
covered
with
sackcloth,
both
man
and
beast,
and
let
them
cry
mightily
unto
God:
yea,
let
them
turn
every
one
from
his
evil
way,
and
from
the
violence
that
is
in
their
hands.
Who
knoweth
whether
God
will
not
turn
and
repent,
and
turn
away
from
his
fierce
anger,
that
we
perish
not?
And
God
saw
their
works,
that
they
turned
from
their
evil
way;
and
God
repented
of
the
evil,
which
he
said
he
would
do
unto
them;
and
he
did
it
not.
But
it
displeased
Jonah
exceedingly,
and
he
was
angry.
And
he
prayed
unto
the
LORD,
and
said,
I
pray
thee,
O
LORD,
was
not
this
my
saying,
when
I
was
yet
in
my
country?
Therefore
I
hasted
to
flee
unto
Tarshish:
for
I
knew
that
thou
art
a
gracious
God,
and
full
of
compassion,
slow
to
anger,
and
plenteous
in
mercy,
and
repentest
thee
of
the
evil.
Therefore
now,
O
LORD,
take,
I
beseech
thee,
my
life
from
me;
for
it
is
better
for
me
to
die
than
to
live.
And
the
LORD
said,
Doest
thou
well
to
be
angry?
Then
Jonah
went
out
of
the
city,
and
sat
on
the
east
side
of
the
city,
and
there
made
him
a
booth,
and
sat
under
it
in
the
shadow,
till
he
might
see
what
would
become
of
the
city.
And
the
LORD
God
prepared
a
gourd,
and
made
it
to
come
up
over
Jonah,
that
it
might
be
a
shadow
over
his
head,
to
deliver
him
from
his
evil
case.
So
Jonah
was
exceeding
glad
because
of
the
gourd.
But
God
prepared
a
worm
when
the
morning
rose
the
next
day,
and
it
smote
the
gourd,
that
it
withered.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
sun
arose,
that
God
prepared
a sultry
east
wind;
and
the
sun
beat
upon
the
head
of
Jonah,
that
he
fainted,
and
requested
for
himself
that
he
might
die,
and
said,
It
is
better
for
me
to
die
than
to
live.
And
God
said
to
Jonah,
Doest
thou
well
to
be
angry
for
the
gourd?
And
he
said,
I
do
well
to
be
angry
even
unto
death.
And
the
LORD
said,
Thou
hast
had
pity
on
the
gourd;
for
the
which
thou
hast
not
laboured,
neither
madest
it
grow;
which
came
up
in
a
night,
and
perished
in
a
night:
and
should
not
I
have
pity
on
Nineveh,
that
great
city;
wherein
are
more
than
sixscore
thousand
persons
that
cannot
discern
between
their
right
hand
and
their
left
hand;
and
also
much
cattle?
Micah
MICAH.
MICAH
Mic
MICAH.
The
word
of
the
LORD
that
came
to
Micah
the Morashtite
in
the
days
of
Jotham,
Ahaz,
and
Hezekiah,
kings
of
Judah,
which
he
saw
concerning
Samaria
and
Jerusalem.
Hear,
ye
peoples,
all
of
you;
hearken,
O
earth,
and
all
that
therein
is:
and
let
the
Lord
GOD
be
witness
against
you,
the
Lord
from
his
holy
temple.
For,
behold,
the
LORD
cometh
forth
out
of
his
place,
and
will
come
down,
and
tread
upon
the
high
places
of
the
earth.
And
the
mountains
shall
be
molten
under
him,
and
the
valleys
shall
be
cleft,
as
wax
before
the
fire,
as
waters
that
are
poured
down
a
steep
place.
For
the
transgression
of
Jacob
is
all
this,
and
for
the
sins
of
the
house
of
Israel.
What
is
the
transgression
of
Jacob?
is
it
not
Samaria?
and
what
are
the
high
places
of
Judah?
are
they
not
Jerusalem?
Therefore
I
will
make
Samaria
as
an
heap
of
the
field,
and
as
the
plantings
of
a
vineyard:
and
I
will
pour
down
the
stones
thereof
into
the
valley,
and
I
will
discover
the
foundations
thereof.
And
all
her
graven
images
shall
be
beaten
to
pieces,
and
all
her
hires
shall
be
burned
with
fire,
and
all
her
idols
will
I
lay
desolate:
for
of
the
hire
of
an
harlot
hath
she
gathered
them,
and
unto
the
hire
of
an
harlot
shall
they
return.
For
this
will
I
wail
and
howl,
I
will
go
stripped
and
naked:
I
will
make
a
wailing
like
the
jackals,
and
a
mourning
like
the
ostriches.
For
her
wounds
are
incurable:
for
it
is
come
even
unto
Judah;
it
reacheth
unto
the
gate
of
my
people,
even
to
Jerusalem.
Tell
it
not
in
Gath,
weep
not
at
all:
at
Beth-le-Aphrah
have
I
rolled
myself
in
the
dust.
Pass
ye
away,
O
inhabitant
of
Shaphir,
in
nakedness
and
shame:
the
inhabitant
of
Zaanan
is
not
come
forth;
the
wailing
of
Beth-ezel
shall
take
from
you
the
stay
thereof.
For
the
inhabitant
of
Maroth
waiteth
anxiously
for
good:
because
evil
is
come
down
from
the
LORD
unto
the
gate
of
Jerusalem.
Bind
the
chariot
to
the
swift steed,
O
inhabitant
of
Lachish:
she
was
the
beginning
of
sin
to
the
daughter
of
Zion;
for
the
transgressions
of
Israel
were
found
in
thee.
Therefore shalt
thou
give
a
parting
gift
to
Moresheth-gath:
the
houses
of
Achzib
shall
be
a
deceitful
thing
unto
the
kings
of
Israel.
I
will
yet
bring
unto
thee,
O
inhabitant
of
Mareshah,
him
that
shall
possess
thee:
the
glory
of
Israel
shall
come
even
unto
Adullam.
Make
thee
bald,
and
poll
thee
for
the
children
of
thy
delight:
enlarge
thy
baldness
as
the
eagle;
for
they
are
gone
into
captivity
from
thee.
Woe
to
them
that
devise
iniquity
and
work
evil
upon
their
beds!
when
the
morning
is
light,
they
practise
it,
because
it
is
in
the
power
of
their
hand.
And
they
covet
fields,
and
seize
them;
and
houses,
and
take
them
away:
and
they
oppress
a
man
and
his
house,
even
a
man
and
his
heritage.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD:
Behold,
against
this
family
do
I
devise
an
evil,
from
which
ye
shall
not
remove
your
necks,
neither
shall
ye
walk
haughtily;
for
it
is
an
evil
time.
In
that
day
shall
they
take
up
a
parable
against
you,
and
lament
with
a
doleful
lamentation,
and
say,
We
be
utterly
spoiled:
he
changeth
the
portion
of
my
people:
how
doth
he
remove
it
from
me!
to
the
rebellious
he
divideth
our
fields.
Therefore
thou shalt
have
none
that
shall
cast
the
line
by
lot
in
the
congregation
of
the
LORD.
Prophesy
ye
not,
thus
they
prophesy.
They
shall
not
prophesy
to
these:
reproaches
shall
not
depart.
Shall
it
be
said,
O
house
of
Jacob,
Is
the
spirit
of
the
LORD
straitened?
are
these
his
doings?
Do
not
my
words
do
good
to
him
that
walketh
uprightly?
But
of
late
my
people
is
risen
up
as
an
enemy:
ye
strip
the
robe
from
off
the
garment
from
them
that
pass
by
securely
as
men
averse
from
war.
The
women
of
my
people
ye
cast
out
from
their
pleasant
houses;
from
their
young
children
ye
take
away
my
glory
for
ever.
Arise
ye,
and
depart;
for
this
is
not
your
rest:
because
of
uncleanness
that
destroyeth,
even
with
a
grievous
destruction.
If
a
man
walking
in
wind
and
falsehood
do
lie,
saying,
I
will
prophesy
unto
thee
of
wine
and
of
strong
drink;
he
shall
even
be
the
prophet
of
this
people.
I
will
surely
assemble,
O
Jacob,
all
of
thee;
I
will
surely
gather
the
remnant
of
Israel;
I
will
put
them
together
as
the
sheep
of
Bozrah:
as
a
flock
in
the
midst
of
their
pasture,
they
shall
make
great
noise
by
reason
of
the
multitude
of
men.
The
breaker
is
gone
up
before
them:
they
have
broken
forth
and
passed
on
to
the
gate,
and
are
gone
out thereat:
and
their
king
is
passed
on
before
them,
and
the
LORD
at
the
head
of
them.
And
I
said,
Hear,
I
pray
you,
ye
heads
of
Jacob,
and
rulers
of
the
house
of
Israel:
is
it
not
for
you
to
know
judgment?
who
hate
the
good,
and
love
the
evil;
who
pluck
off
their
skin
from
off
them,
and
their
flesh
from
off
their
bones;
who
also
eat
the
flesh
of
my
people;
and
they
flay
their
skin
from
off
them,
and
break
their
bones:
yea,
they
chop
them
in
pieces,
as
for
the
pot,
and
as
flesh
within
the
caldron.
Then
shall
they
cry
unto
the
LORD,
but
he
will
not
answer
them:
yea,
he
will
hide
his
face
from
them
at
that
time,
according
as
they
have
wrought
evil
in
their
doings.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
concerning
the
prophets
that
make
my
people
to
err;
that
bite
with
their
teeth
and
cry,
Peace;
and
whoso
putteth
not
into
their
mouths,
they
even
prepare
war
against
him:
Therefore
it
shall
be
night
unto
you,
that
ye
shall
have
no
vision;
and
it
shall
be
dark
unto
you,
that
ye
shall
not
divine;
and
the
sun
shall
go
down
upon
the
prophets,
and
the
day
shall
be
black
over
them.
And
the
seers
shall
be
ashamed,
and
the
diviners
confounded;
yea,
they
shall
all
cover
their
lips:
for
there
is
no
answer
of
God.
But
I
truly
am
full
of
power
by
the
spirit
of
the
LORD,
and
of
judgment,
and
of
might,
to
declare
unto
Jacob
his
transgression,
and
to
Israel
his
sin.
Hear
this,
I
pray
you,
ye
heads
of
the
house
of
Jacob,
and
rulers
of
the
house
of
Israel,
that
abhor
judgment,
and
pervert
all
equity.
They
build
up
Zion
with
blood,
and
Jerusalem
with
iniquity.
The
heads
thereof
judge
for
reward,
and
the
priests
thereof
teach
for
hire,
and
the
prophets
thereof
divine
for
money:
yet
will
they
lean
upon
the
LORD,
and
say,
Is
not
the
LORD
in
the
midst
of
us?
no
evil
shall
come
upon
us.
Therefore
shall
Zion
for
your
sake
be
plowed
as
a
field,
and
Jerusalem
shall
become
heaps,
and
the
mountain
of
the
house
as
the
high
places
of
a
forest.
But
in
the
latter
days
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
the
mountain
of
the
LORD’S
house
shall
be
established
in
the
top
of
the
mountains,
and
it
shall
be
exalted
above
the
hills;
and
peoples
shall
flow
unto
it.
And
many
nations
shall
go
and
say,
Come
ye,
and
let
us
go
up
to
the
mountain
of
the
LORD,
and
to
the
house
of
the
God
of
Jacob;
and
he
will
teach
us
of
his
ways,
and
we
will
walk
in
his
paths:
for
out
of
Zion
shall
go
forth
the
law,
and
the
word
of
the
LORD
from
Jerusalem.
and
he
shall
judge
between
many
peoples,
and
shall
reprove
strong
nations
afar
off;
and
they
shall
beat
their
swords
into
plowshares,
and
their
spears
into
pruninghooks:
nation
shall
not
lift
up
sword
against
nation,
neither
shall
they
learn
war
any
more.
But
they
shall
sit
every
man
under
his
vine
and
under
his
fig
tree;
and
none
shall
make
them
afraid:
for
the
mouth
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
spoken
it.
For
all
the
peoples
will
walk
every
one
in
the
name
of
his
god,
and
we
will
walk
in
the
name
of
the
LORD
our
God
for
ever
and
ever.
In
that
day,
saith
the
LORD,
will
I
assemble
her
that
halteth,
and
I
will
gather
her
that
is
driven
away,
and
her
that
I
have
afflicted;
and
I
will
make
her
that
halted
a
remnant,
and
her
that
was
cast
far
off
a
strong
nation:
and
the
LORD
shall
reign
over
them
in
mount
Zion
from
henceforth
even
for
ever.
And
thou,
O
tower
of
the
flock,
the
hill
of
the
daughter
of
Zion,
unto
thee
shall
it
come;
yea,
the
former
dominion
shall
come,
the
kingdom
of
the
daughter
of
Jerusalem.
Now
why
dost
thou
cry
out
aloud?
Is
there
no
king
in
thee,
is
thy
counsellor
perished,
that
pangs
have
taken
hold
of
thee
as
of
a
woman
in
travail?
Be
in
pain,
and
labour
to
bring
forth,
O
daughter
of
Zion,
like
a
woman
in
travail:
for
now shalt
thou
go
forth
out
of
the
city,
and shalt
dwell
in
the
field,
and shalt
come
even
unto
Babylon;
there shalt
thou
be
rescued;
there
shall
the
LORD
redeem
thee
from
the
hand
of
thine
enemies.
And
now
many
nations
are
assembled
against
thee,
that
say,
Let
her
be
defiled,
and
let
our
eye
see
its
desire
upon
Zion.
But
they
know
not
the
thoughts
of
the
LORD,
neither
understand
they
his
counsel:
for
he
hath
gathered
them
as
the
sheaves
to
the
threshingfloor.
Arise
and
thresh,
O
daughter
of
Zion:
for
I
will
make
thine
horn
iron,
and
I
will
make
thy
hoofs
brass:
and
thou shalt
beat
in
pieces
many
peoples:
and
thou shalt
devote
their
gain
unto
the
LORD,
and
their
substance
unto
the
Lord
of
the
whole
earth.
Now shalt
thou
gather
thyself
in
troops,
O
daughter
of
troops:
he
hath
laid
siege
against
us:
they
shall
smite
the
judge
of
Israel
with
a
rod
upon
the
cheek.
But
thou,
Beth-lehem
Ephrathah,
which
art
little
to
be
among
the
thousands
of
Judah,
out
of
thee
shall
one
come
forth
unto
me
that
is
to
be
ruler
in
Israel;
whose
goings
forth
are
from
of
old,
from
everlasting.
Therefore
will
he
give
them
up,
until
the
time
that
she
which
travaileth
hath
brought
forth:
then
the
residue
of
his
brethren
shall
return
unto
the
children
of
Israel.
And
he
shall
stand,
and
shall
feed
his
flock
in
the
strength
of
the
LORD,
in
the
majesty
of
the
name
of
the
LORD
his
God:
and
they
shall
abide;
for
now
shall
he
be
great
unto
the
ends
of
the
earth.
And
this
man
shall
be
our
peace:
when
the
Assyrian
shall
come
into
our
land,
and
when
he
shall
tread
in
our
palaces,
then
shall
we
raise
against
him
seven
shepherds,
and
eight
principal
men.
And
they
shall
waste
the
land
of
Assyria
with
the
sword,
and
the
land
of
Nimrod
in
the
entrances
thereof:
and
he
shall
deliver
us
from
the
Assyrian,
when
he
cometh
into
our
land,
and
when
he
treadeth
within
our
border.
And
the
remnant
of
Jacob
shall
be
in
the
midst
of
many
peoples
as
dew
from
the
LORD,
as
showers
upon
the
grass;
that
tarrieth
not
for
man,
nor
waiteth
for
the
sons
of
men.
And
the
remnant
of
Jacob
shall
be
among
the
nations,
in
the
midst
of
many
peoples,
as
a
lion
among
the
beasts
of
the
forest,
as
a
young
lion
among
the
flocks
of
sheep:
who,
if
he
go
through,
treadeth
down
and
teareth
in
pieces,
and
there
is
none
to
deliver.
Let
thine
hand
be
lifted
up
above
thine
adversaries,
and
let
all
thine
enemies
be
cut
off.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD,
that
I
will
cut
off
thy
horses
out
of
the
midst
of
thee,
and
will
destroy
thy
chariots:
and
I
will
cut
off
the
cities
of
thy
land,
and
will
throw
down
all
thy
strong
holds:
And
I
will
cut
off
witchcrafts
out
of
thine
hand;
and
thou shalt
have
no
more
soothsayers:
and
I
will
cut
off
thy
graven
images
and
thy
pillars
out
of
the
midst
of
thee;
and
thou shalt
no
more
worship
the
work
of
thine
hands.
and
I
will
pluck
up
thine
Asherim
out
of
the
midst
of
thee:
and
I
will
destroy
thy
cities.
And
I
will
execute
vengeance
in
anger
and
fury
upon
the
nations
which
hearkened
not.
Hear
ye
now
what
the
LORD
saith:
Arise,
contend
thou
before
the
mountains,
and
let
the
hills
hear
thy
voice.
Hear,
O
ye
mountains,
the
LORD’S
controversy,
and
ye
enduring
foundations
of
the
earth:
for
the
LORD
hath
a
controversy
with
his
people,
and
he
will
plead
with
Israel.
O
my
people,
what
have
I
done
unto
thee?
and
wherein
have
I
wearied
thee?
testify
against
me.
For
I
brought
thee
up
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
redeemed
thee
out
of
the
house
of
bondage;
and
I
sent
before
thee
Moses,
Aaron,
and
Miriam.
O
my
people,
remember
now
what
Balak
king
of
Moab
consulted,
and
what
Balaam
the
son
of
Beor
answered
him;
remember
from
Shittim
unto
Gilgal,
that
ye
may
know
the
righteous
acts
of
the
LORD.
Wherewith
shall
I
come
before
the
LORD,
and
bow
myself
before
the
high
God?
shall
I
come
before
him
with
burnt
offerings,
with
calves
of
a
year
old?
will
the
LORD
be
pleased
with
thousands
of
rams,
or
with
ten
thousands
of
rivers
of
oil?
shall
I
give
my
firstborn
for
my
transgression,
the
fruit
of
my
body
for
the
sin
of
my
soul?
He
hath
shewed
thee,
O
man,
what
is
good;
and
what
doth
the
LORD
require
of
thee,
but
to
do
justly,
and
to
love
mercy,
and
to
walk
humbly
with
thy
God?
The
voice
of
the
LORD
crieth
unto
the
city,
and
the
man
of
wisdom
will
see
thy
name:
hear
ye
the
rod,
and
who
hath
appointed
it.
Are
there
yet
the
treasures
of
wickedness
in
the
house
of
the
wicked,
and
the
scant
measure
that
is
abominable?
Shall
I
be
pure
with
wicked
balances,
and
with
a
bag
of
deceitful
weights?
For
the
rich
men
thereof
are
full
of
violence,
and
the
inhabitants
thereof
have
spoken
lies,
and
their
tongue
is
deceitful
in
their
mouth.
Therefore
I
also
have
smitten
thee
with
a
grievous
wound;
I
have
made
thee
desolate
because
of
thy
sins.
Thou shalt
eat,
but
not
be
satisfied;
and
thy
humiliation
shall
be
in
the
midst
of
thee:
and
thou shalt
remove,
but shalt
not
carry
away
safe;
and
that
which
thou carriest
away
will
I
give
up
to
the
sword.
Thou shalt
sow,
but shalt
not
reap:
thou shalt
tread
the
olives,
but shalt
not
anoint
thee
with
oil;
and
the
vintage,
but shalt
not
drink
the
wine.
For
the
statutes
of
Omri
are
kept,
and
all
the
works
of
the
house
of
Ahab,
and
ye
walk
in
their
counsels:
that
I
should
make
thee
a
desolation,
and
the
inhabitants
thereof
an
hissing;
and
ye
shall
bear
the
reproach
of
my
people.
Woe
is
me!
for
I
am
as
when
they
have
gathered
the
summer
fruits,
as
the
grape
gleanings
of
the
vintage:
there
is
no
cluster
to
eat;
my
soul
desireth
the
firstripe
fig.
The
godly
man
is
perished
out
of
the
earth,
and
there
is
none
upright
among
men:
they
all
lie
in
wait
for
blood;
they
hunt
every
man
his
brother
with
a
net.
Their
hands
are
upon
that
which
is
evil
to
do
it
diligently;
the
prince
asketh,
and
the
judge
is
ready
for
a
reward;
and
the
great
man,
he
uttereth
the
mischief
of
his
soul:
thus
they
weave
it
together.
The
best
of
them
is
as
a
brier:
the
most
upright
is
worse
than
a
thorn
hedge:
the
day
of
thy
watchmen,
even
thy
visitation,
is
come;
now
shall
be
their
perplexity.
Trust
ye
not
in
a
friend,
put
ye
not
confidence
in
a
guide:
keep
the
doors
of
thy
mouth
from
her
that
lieth
in
thy
bosom.
For
the
son
dishonoureth
the
father,
the
daughter
riseth
up
against
her
mother,
the
daughter
in
law
against
her
mother
in
law;
a
man’s
enemies
are
the
men
of
his
own
house.
But
as
for
me,
I
will
look
unto
the
LORD;
I
will
wait
for
the
God
of
my
salvation:
my
God
will
hear
me.
Rejoice
not
against
me,
O
mine
enemy:
when
I
fall,
I
shall
arise;
when
I
sit
in
darkness,
the
LORD
shall
be
a
light
unto
me.
I
will
bear
the
indignation
of
the
LORD,
because
I
have
sinned
against
him;
until
he
plead
my
cause,
and
execute
judgment
for
me:
he
will
bring
me
forth
to
the
light,
and
I
shall
behold
his
righteousness.
Then
mine
enemy
shall
see
it,
and
shame
shall
cover
her;
which
said
unto
me,
Where
is
the
LORD
thy
God?
Mine
eyes
shall
behold
her;
now
shall
she
be
trodden
down
as
the
mire
of
the
streets.
A
day
for
building
thy
walls!
in
that
day
shall
the
decree
be
far
removed.
In
that
day
shall
they
come
unto
thee,
from
Assyria
and
the
cities
of
Egypt,
and
from
Egypt
even
to
the
River,
and
from
sea
to
sea,
and
from
mountain
to
mountain.
Yet
shall
the
land
be
desolate
because
of
them
that
dwell
therein,
for
the
fruit
of
their
doings.
Feed
thy
people
with
thy
rod,
the
flock
of
thine
heritage,
which
dwell
solitarily,
in
the
forest
in
the
midst
of
Carmel:
let
them
feed
in
Bashan
and
Gilead,
as
in
the
days
of
old.
As
in
the
days
of
thy
coming
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt
will
I
shew
unto
him
marvelous
things.
The
nations
shall
see
and
be
ashamed
of
all
their
might:
they
shall
lay
their
hand
upon
their
mouth,
their
ears
shall
be
deaf.
They
shall
lick
the
dust
like
a
serpent;
like
crawling
things
of
the
earth
they
shall
come
trembling
out
of
their
close
places:
they
shall
come
with
fear
unto
the
LORD
our
God,
and
shall
be
afraid
because
of
thee.
Who
is
a
God
like
unto
thee,
that
pardoneth
iniquity,
and
passeth
by
the
transgression
of
the
remnant
of
his
heritage?
he
retaineth
not
his
anger
for
ever,
because
he
delighteth
in
mercy.
He
will
turn
again
and
have
compassion
upon
us;
he
will
tread
our
iniquities
under
foot:
and
thou
wilt
cast
all
their
sins
into
the
depths
of
the
sea.
Thou
wilt
perform
the
truth
to
Jacob,
and
the
mercy
to
Abraham,
which
thou
hast
sworn
unto
our
fathers
from
the
days
of
old.
Nahum
NAHUM.
NAHUM
Nam
NAHUM.
The
burden
of
Nineveh.
The
book
of
the
vision
of
Nahum
the
Elkoshite.
The
LORD
is
a
jealous
God
and
avengeth;
the
LORD
avengeth
and
is
full
of
wrath;
the
LORD
taketh
vengeance
on
his
adversaries,
and
he
reserveth
wrath
for
his
enemies.
The
LORD
is
slow
to
anger,
and
great
in
power,
and
will
by
no
means
clear
the
guilty:
the
LORD
hath
his
way
in
the
whirlwind
and
in
the
storm,
and
the
clouds
are
the
dust
of
his
feet.
He
rebuketh
the
sea,
and
maketh
it
dry,
and
drieth
up
all
the
rivers:
Bashan
languisheth,
and
Carmel,
and
the
flower
of
Lebanon
languisheth.
The
mountains
quake
at
him,
and
the
hills
melt;
and
the
earth
is
upheaved
at
his
presence,
yea,
the
world,
and
all
that
dwell
therein.
Who
can
stand
before
his
indignation?
and
who
can
abide
in
the
fierceness
of
his
anger?
his
fury
is
poured
out
like
fire,
and
the
rocks
are
broken
asunder
by
him.
The
LORD
is
good,
a
strong
hold
in
the
day
of
trouble;
and
he
knoweth
them
that
put
their
trust
in
him.
But
with
an
overrunning
flood
he
will
make
a
full
end
of
the
place
thereof,
and
will
pursue
his
enemies
into
darkness.
What
do
ye
imagine
against
the
LORD?
he
will
make
a
full
end:
affliction
shall
not
rise
up
the
second
time.
For
though
they
be
like
tangled
thorns,
told
be
drenched
as
it
were
in
their
drink,
they
shall
be
devoured
utterly
as
dry
stubble.
There
is
one
gone
forth
out
of
thee,
that
imagineth
evil
against
the
LORD,
that counselleth
wickedness.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
Though
they
be
in
full
strength,
and
likewise
many,
even
so
shall
they
be
cut
down,
and
he
shall
pass
away.
Though
I
have
afflicted
thee,
I
will
afflict
thee
no
more.
And
now
will
I
break
his
yoke
from
off
thee,
and
will
burst
thy
bonds
in
sunder.
And
the
LORD
hath
given
commandment
concerning
thee,
that
no
more
of
thy
name
be
sown:
out
of
the
house
of
thy
gods
will
I
cut
off
the
graven
image
and
the
molten
image;
I
will
make
thy
grave;
for
thou
art
vile.
Behold,
upon
the
mountains
the
feet
of
him
that
bringeth
good
tidings,
that
publisheth
peace!
Keep
thy
feasts,
O
Judah,
perform
thy
vows:
for
the
wicked
one
shall
no
more
pass
through
thee;
he
is
utterly
cut
off.
He
that
dasheth
in
pieces
is
come
up
before
thy
face:
keep
the
munition,
watch
the
way,
make
thy
loins
strong,
fortify
thy
power
mightily.
For
the
LORD
bringeth
again
the
excellency
of
Jacob,
as
the
excellency
of
Israel:
for
the
emptiers
have
emptied
them
out,
and
marred
their
vine
branches.
The
shield
of
his
mighty
men
is
made
red,
the
valiant
men
are
in
scarlet:
the
chariots
flash
with
steel
in
the
day
of
his
preparation,
and
the
spears
are
shaken
terribly.
The
chariots
rage
in
the
streets,
they justle
one
against
another
in
the
broad
ways:
the
appearance
of
them
is
like
torches,
they
run
like
the
lightnings.
He
remembereth
his
worthies:
they
stumble
in
their
march;
they
make
haste
to
the
wall
thereof,
and
the
mantelet
is
prepared.
The
gates
of
the
rivers
are
opened,
and
the
palace
is
dissolved.
And
Huzzab
is
uncovered,
she
is
carried
away,
and
her
handmaids
mourn
as
with
the
voice
of
doves,
tabering
upon
their
breasts.
But
Nineveh
hath
been
from
of
old
like
a
pool
of
water:
yet
they
flee
away;
Stand,
stand,
they
cry;
but
none
looketh
back.
Take
ye
the
spoil
of
silver,
take
the
spoil
of
gold:
for
there
is
none
end
of
the
store,
the
glory
of
all
pleasant
furniture.
She
is
empty,
and
void,
and
waste:
and
the
heart
melteth,
and
the
knees
smite
together,
and
anguish
is
in
all
loins,
and
the
faces
of
them
all
are
waxed
pale.
Where
is
the
den
of
the
lions,
and
the
feeding
place
of
the
young
lions,
where
the
lion
and
the
lioness
walked,
the
lion’s
whelp,
and
none
made
them
afraid?
The
lion
did
tear
in
pieces
enough
for
his
whelps,
and
strangled
for
his
lionesses,
and
filled
his
caves
with
prey,
and
his
dens
with
ravin.
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
I
will
burn
her
chariots
in
the
smoke,
and
the
sword
shall
devour
thy
young
lions:
and
I
will
cut
off
thy
prey
from
the
earth,
and
the
voice
of
thy
messengers
shall
no
more
be
heard.
Woe
to
the
bloody
city!
it
is
all
full
of
lies
and rapine;
the
prey
departeth
not.
The
noise
of
the
whip,
and
the
noise
of
the
rattling
of
wheels;
and
pransing
horses,
and
jumping
chariots;
the
horseman mounting,
and
the
flashing
sword,
and
the
glittering
spear;
and
a
multitude
of
slain,
and
a
great
heap
of
carcases:
and
there
is
none
end
of
the
corpses;
they
stumble
upon
their
corpses:
because
of
the
multitude
of
the
whoredoms
of
the
well
favoured
harlot,
the
mistress
of
witchcrafts,
that
selleth
nations
through
her
whoredoms,
and
families
through
her
witchcrafts.
Behold,
I
am
against
thee,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
I
will
discover
thy
skirts
upon
thy
face;
and
I
will
shew
the
nations
thy
nakedness,
and
the
kingdoms
thy
shame.
And
I
will
cast
abominable
filth
upon
thee,
and
make
thee
vile,
and
will
set
thee
as
a
gazingstock.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
all
they
that
look
upon
thee
shall
flee
from
thee,
and
say,
Nineveh
is
laid
waste:
who
will
bemoan
her?
whence
shall
I
seek
comforters
for
thee?
Art
thou
better
than
No-amon,
that
was
situate
among
the
rivers,
that
had
the
waters
round
about
her;
whose
rampart
was
the
sea,
and
her
wall
was
of
the
sea?
Ethiopia
and
Egypt
were
her
strength,
and
it
was
infinite;
Put
and
Lubim
were
thy
helpers.
Yet
was
she
carried
away,
she
went
into
captivity:
her
young
children
also
were
dashed
in
pieces
at
the
top
of
all
the
streets:
and
they
cast
lots
for
her
honourable
men,
and
all
her
great
men
were
bound
in
chains.
Thou
also shalt
be
drunken,
thou shalt
be
hid;
thou
also shalt
seek
a
strong
hold
because
of
the
enemy.
All
thy
fortresses
shall
be
like
fig
trees
with
the
firstripe
figs:
if
they
be
shaken,
they
fall
into
the
mouth
of
the
eater.
Behold,
thy
people
in
the
midst
of
thee
are
women;
the
gates
of
thy
land
are
set
wide
open
unto
thine
enemies:
the
fire
hath
devoured
thy
bars.
Draw
thee
water
for
the
siege,
strengthen
thy
fortresses:
go
into
the
clay,
and
tread
the
mortar,
make
strong
the
brickkiln.
There
shall
the
fire
devour
thee;
the
sword
shall
cut
thee
off,
it
shall
devour
thee
like
the
cankerworm:
make
thyself
many
as
the
cankerworm,
make
thyself
many
as
the
locust.
Thou
hast
multiplied
thy
merchants
above
the
stars
of
heaven:
the
cankerworm
spoileth,
and
flieth
away.
Thy
crowned
are
as
the
locusts,
and
thy
marshals
as
the
swarms
of
grasshoppers,
which
camp
in
the
hedges
in
the
cold
day,
but
when
the
sun
ariseth
they
flee
away,
and
their
place
is
not
known
where
they
are.
Thy
shepherds
slumber,
O
king
of
Assyria:
thy
worthies
are
at
rest:
thy
people
are
scattered
upon
the
mountains,
and
there
is
none
to
gather
them.
There
is
no assuaging
of
thy
hurt;
thy
wound
is
grievous:
all
that
hear
the
bruit
of
thee
clap
the
hands
over
thee;
for
upon
whom
hath
not
thy
wickedness
passed
continually?
Habakkuk
HABAKKUK.
HABAKKUK
Hab
HABAKKUK.
The
burden
which
Habakkuk
the
prophet
did
see.
O
LORD,
how
long
shall
I
cry,
and
thou
wilt
not
hear?
I
cry
out
unto
thee
of
violence,
and
thou
wilt
not
save.
Why
dost
thou
shew
me
iniquity,
and
look
upon
perverseness?
for
spoiling
and
violence
are
before
me:
and
there
is
strife,
and
contention
riseth
up.
Therefore
the
law
is
slacked,
and
judgment
doth
never
go
forth:
for
the
wicked
doth
compass
about
the
righteous;
therefore
judgment
goeth
forth
perverted.
Behold
ye
among
the
nations,
and
regard,
and
wonder
marvelously:
for
I
work
a
work
in
your
days,
which
ye
will
not
believe
though
it
be
told
you.
For,
lo,
I
raise
up
the
Chaldeans,
that
bitter
and
hasty
nation;
which
march
through
the
breadth
of
the
earth,
to
possess
dwelling
places
that
are
not
theirs.
They
are
terrible
and
dreadful:
their
judgment
and
their
dignity
proceed
from
themselves.
Their
horses
also
are
swifter
than
leopards,
and
are
more
fierce
than
the
evening
wolves;
and
their
horsemen
spread
themselves:
yea,
their
horsemen
come
from
far;
they
fly
as
an
eagle
that
hasteth
to
devour.
They
come
all
of
them
for
violence;
their
faces
are
set
eagerly
as
the
east
wind;
and
they
gather
captives
as
the
sand.
Yea,
he scoffeth
at
kings,
and
princes
are
a
derision
unto
him:
he derideth
every
strong
hold;
for
he
heapeth
up
dust,
and
taketh
it.
Then
shall
he
sweep
by
as
a
wind,
and
shall
pass
over,
and
be
guilty:
even
he
whose
might
is
his
god.
Art
not
thou
from
everlasting,
O
LORD
my
God,
mine
Holy
One?
we
shall
not
die.
O
LORD,
thou
hast
ordained
him
for
judgment;
and
thou,
O
Rock,
hast
established
him
for
correction.
Thou
that
art
of
purer
eyes
than
to
behold
evil,
and
that
canst
not
look
on
perverseness,
wherefore
lookest
thou
upon
them
that
deal
treacherously,
and
holdest
thy
peace
when
the
wicked
swalloweth
up
the
man
that
is
more
righteous
than
he;
and
makest
men
as
the
fishes
of
the
sea,
as
the
creeping
things,
that
have
no
ruler
over
them?
He
taketh
up
all
of
them
with
the
angle,
he
catcheth
them
in
his
net,
and
gathereth
them
in
his
drag:
therefore
he
rejoiceth
and
is
glad.
Therefore
he
sacrificeth
unto
his
net,
and
burneth
incense
unto
his
drag;
because
by
them
his
portion
is
fat,
and
his
meat
plenteous.
Shall
he
therefore
empty
his
net,
and
not
spare
to
slay
the
nations
continually?
I
WILL
stand
upon
my
watch,
and
set
me
upon
the
tower,
and
will
look
forth
to
see
what
he
will
speak
with
me,
and
what
I
shall
answer
concerning
my
complaint.
And
the
LORD
answered
me,
and
said,
Write
the
vision,
and
make
it
plain
upon
tables,
that
he
may
run
that
readeth
it.
For
the
vision
is
yet
for
the
appointed
time,
and
it
hasteth
toward
the
end,
and
shall
not
lie:
though
it
tarry,
wait
for
it;
because
it
will
surely
come,
it
will
not
delay.
Behold,
his
soul
is puffed
up,
it
is
not
upright
in
him:
but
the
just
shall
live
by
his
faith.
Yea,
moreover,
wine
is
a
treacherous
dealer,
a
haughty
man,
and
that
keepeth
not
at
home;
who
enlargeth
his
desire
as
hell,
and
he
is
as
death,
and
cannot
be
satisfied,
but
gathereth
unto
him
all
nations,
and
heapeth
unto
him
all
peoples.
Shall
not
all
these
take
up
a
parable
against
him,
and
a
taunting
proverb
against
him,
and
say,
Woe
to
him
that
increaseth
that
which
is
not
his!
how
long?
and
that
ladeth
himself
with
pledges!
Shall
they
not
rise
up
suddenly
that
shall
bite
thee,
and
awake
that
shall
vex
thee,
and
thou shalt
be
for
booties
unto
them?
Because
thou
hast
spoiled
many
nations,
all
the
remnant
of
the
peoples
shall
spoil
thee;
because
of
men’s
blood,
and
for
the
violence
done
to
the
land,
to
the
city
and
to
all
that
dwell
therein.
Woe
to
him
that
getteth
an
evil
gain
for
his
house,
that
he
may
set
his
nest
on
high,
that
he
may
be
delivered
from
the
hand
of
evil!
Thou
hast
consulted
shame
to
thy
house,
by
cutting
off
many
peoples,
and
hast
sinned
against
thy
soul.
For
the
stone
shall
cry
out
of
the
wall,
and
the
beam
out
of
the
timber
shall
answer
it.
Woe
to
him
that
buildeth
a
town
with
blood,
and
stablisheth
a
city
by
iniquity!
Behold,
is
it
not
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
that
the
peoples
labour
for
the
fire,
and
the
nations
weary
themselves
for
vanity?
For
the
earth
shall
be
filled
with
the
knowledge
of
the
glory
of
the
LORD,
as
the
waters
cover
the
sea.
Woe
unto
him
that
giveth
his
neighbour
drink,
that addest
thy
venom
thereto,
and
makest
him
drunken
also,
that
thou
mayest
look
on
their
nakedness!
Thou
art
filled
with
shame
for
glory:
drink
thou
also,
and
be
as
one
uncircumcised:
the
cup
of
the
LORD’S
right
hand
shall
be
turned
unto
thee,
and
foul
shame
shall
be
upon
thy
glory.
For
the
violence
done
to
Lebanon
shall
cover
thee,
and
the
destruction
of
the
beasts,
which
made
them
afraid;
because
of
men’s
blood,
and
for
the
violence
done
to
the
land,
to
the
city
and
to
all
that
dwell
therein.
What
profiteth
the
graven
image,
that
the
maker
thereof
hath
graven
it;
the
molten
image,
and
the
teacher
of
lies,
that
the
maker
of
his
work
trusteth
therein,
to
make
dumb
idols?
Woe
unto
him
that
saith
to
the
wood,
Awake;
to
the
dumb
stone,
Arise!
Shall
this
teach?
Behold,
it
is
laid
over
with
gold
and
silver,
and
there
is
no
breath
at
all
in
the
midst
of
it.
But
the
LORD
is
in
his
holy
temple:
let
all
the
earth
keep
silence
before
him.
A
PRAYER
of
Habakkuk
the
prophet,
set
to
Shigionoth.
O
LORD,
I
have
heard
the
report
of
thee,
and
am
afraid:
O
LORD,
revive
thy
work
in
the
midst
of
the
years,
in
the
midst
of
the
years
make
it
known;
in
wrath
remember
mercy.
God
came
from
Teman,
and
the
Holy
One
from
mount
Paran.
Selah
His
glory
covered
the
heavens,
and
the
earth
was
full
of
his
praise.
And
his
brightness
was
as
the
light;
he
had
rays
coming
forth
from
his
hand:
and
there
was
the
hiding
of
his
power.
Before
him
went
the
pestilence,
and
fiery
bolts
went
forth
at
his
feet.
He
stood,
and
measured
the
earth;
he
beheld,
and
drove
asunder
the
nations:
and
the
eternal
mountains
were
scattered,
the
everlasting
hills
did
bow;
his
goings
were
as
of
old.
I
saw
the
tents
of
Cushan
in
affliction:
the
curtains
of
the
land
of
Midian
did
tremble.
Was
the
LORD
displeased
against
the
rivers?
was
thine
anger
against
the
rivers,
or
thy
wrath
against
the
sea,
that
thou
didst
ride
upon
thine
horses,
upon
thy
chariots
of
salvation?
Thy
bow
was
made
quite
bare;
the
oaths
to
the
tribes
were
a
sure
word.
Selah
Thou
didst
cleave
the
earth
with
rivers.
The
mountains
saw
thee,
and
were
afraid;
the
tempest
of
waters
passed
by:
the
deep
uttered
his
voice,
and
lifted
up
his
hands
on
high.
The
sun
and
moon
stood
still
in
their
habitation;
at
the
light
of
thine
arrows
as
they
went,
at
the
shining
of
thy
glittering
spear.
Thou
didst
march
through
the
land
in
indignation,
thou
didst
thresh
the
nations
in
anger.
Thou
wentest
forth
for
the
salvation
of
thy
people,
for
the
salvation
of
thine
anointed;
thou
woundedst
the
head
out
of
the
house
of
the
wicked,
laying
bare
the
foundation
even
unto
the
neck.
Selah
Thou
didst
pierce
with
his
own
staves
the
head
of
his
warriors:
they
came
as
a
whirlwind
to
scatter
me:
their
rejoicing
was
as
to
devour
the
poor
secretly.
Thou
didst
tread
the
sea
with
thine
horses,
the
heap
of
mighty
waters.
I
heard,
and
my
belly
trembled,
my
lips
quivered
at
the
voice;
rottenness
entered
into
my
bones,
and
I
trembled
in
my
place:
that
I
should
rest
in
the
day
of
trouble,
when
it
cometh
up
against
the
people
which invadeth
him
in
troops.
For
though
the
fig
tree
shall
not
blossom,
neither
shall
fruit
be
in
the
vines;
the
labour
of
the
olive
shall
fail,
and
the
fields
shall
yield
no
meat;
the
flock
shall
be
cut
off
from
the
fold,
and
there
shall
be
no
herd
in
the
stalls:
Yet
I
will
rejoice
in
the
LORD,
I
will
joy
in
the
God
of
my
salvation.
Jehovah,
the
Lord,
is
my
strength,
and
he
maketh
my
feet
like
hinds’
feet,
and
will
make
me
to
walk
upon
mine
high
places.
For
the
Chief
Musician,
on
my
stringed
instruments.
Zephaniah
ZEPHANIAH.
ZEPHANIAH
Zep
ZEPHANIAH.
The
word
of
the
LORD
which
came
unto
Zephaniah
the
son
of
Cushi,
the
son
of
Gedaliah,
the
son
of
Amariah,
the
son
of
Hezekiah,
in
the
days
of
Josiah
the
son
of
Amon,
king
of
Judah.
I
will
utterly
consume
all
things
from
off
the
face
of
the
ground,
saith
the
LORD.
I
will
consume
man
and
beast;
I
will
consume
the
fowls
of
the
heaven,
and
the
fishes
of
the
sea,
and
the
stumblingblocks
with
the
wicked;
and
I
will
cut
off
man
from
off
the
face
of
the
ground,
saith
the
LORD.
And
I
will
stretch
out
mine
hand
upon
Judah,
and
upon
all
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem;
and
I
will
cut
off
the
remnant
of
Baal
from
this
place,
and
the
name
of
the Chemarim
with
the
priests;
and
them
that
worship
the
host
of
heaven
upon
the
housetops;
and
them
that
worship,
which
swear
to
the
LORD
and
swear
by
Malcam;
and
them
that
are
turned
back
from
following
the
LORD;
and
those
that
have
not
sought
the
LORD,
nor
inquired
after
him.
Hold
thy
peace
at
the
presence
of
the
Lord
GOD:
for
the
day
of
the
LORD
is
at
hand:
for
the
LORD
hath
prepared
a
sacrifice,
he
hath
sanctified
his
guests.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
the
day
of
the
LORD’S
sacrifice,
that
I
will
punish
the
princes,
and
the
king’s
sons,
and
all
such
as
are
clothed
with
foreign
apparel.
And
in
that
day
I
will
punish
all
those
that
leap
over
the
threshold,
which
fill
their
master’s
house
with
violence
and
deceit.
And
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD,
there
shall
be
the
noise
of
a
cry
from
the
fish
gate,
and
an
howling
from
the
second
quarter,
and
a
great
crashing
from
the
hills.
Howl,
ye
inhabitants
of
Maktesh,
for
all
the
people
of
Canaan
are
undone:
all
they
that
were
laden
with sliver
are
cut
off.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
at
that
time,
that
I
will
search
Jerusalem
with
candles;
and
I
will
punish
the
men
that
are
settled
on
their
lees,
that
say
in
their
heart,
The
LORD
will
not
do
good,
neither
will
he
do
evil.
And
their
wealth
shall
become
a
spoil,
and
their
houses
a
desolation:
yea,
they
shall
build
houses,
but
shall
not
inhabit
them;
and
they
shall
plant
vineyards,
but
shall
not
drink
the
wine
thereof.
The
great
day
of
the
LORD
is
near,
it
is
near
and
hasteth
greatly,
even
the
voice
of
the
day
of
the
LORD;
the
mighty
man
crieth
there
bitterly.
That
day
is
a
day
of
wrath,
a
day
of
trouble
and
distress,
a
day
of
wasteness
and
desolation,
a
day
of
darkness
and
gloominess,
a
day
of
clouds
and
thick
darkness,
a
day
of
the
trumpet
and
alarm,
against
the
fenced
cities,
and
against
the
high
battlements.
And
I
will
bring
distress
upon
men,
that
they
shall
walk
like
blind
men,
because
they
have
sinned
against
the
LORD:
and
their
blood
shall
be
poured
out
as
dust,
and
their
flesh
as
dung.
Neither
their
silver
nor
their
gold
shall
be
able
to
deliver
them
in
the
day
of
the
LORD’S
wrath;
but
the
whole
land
shall
be
devoured
by
the
fire
of
his
jealousy:
for
he
shall
make
an
end,
yea,
a
terrible
end,
of
all
them
that
dwell
in
the
land.
Gather
yourselves
together,
yea,
gather
together,
O
nation
that
hath
no
shame;
before
the
decree
bring
forth,
before
the
day
pass
as
the
chaff,
before
the
fierce
anger
of
the
LORD
come
upon
you,
before
the
day
of
the
LORD’S
anger
come
upon
you.
Seek
ye
the
LORD,
all
ye
meek
of
the
earth,
which
have
wrought
his
judgment;
seek
righteousness,
seek
meekness:
it
may
be
ye
shall
be
hid
in
the
day
of
the
LORD’S
anger.
For
Gaza
shall
be
forsaken,
and
Ashkelon
a
desolation:
they
shall
drive
out
Ashdod
at
the
noonday,
and
Ekron
shall
be
rooted
up.
Woe
unto
the
inhabitants
of
the
sea
coast,
the
nation
of
the
Cherethites!
The
word
of
the
LORD
is
against
you,
O
Canaan,
the
land
of
the
Philistines;
I
will
destroy
thee,
that
there
shall
be
no
inhabitant.
And
the
sea
coast
shall
be
pastures,
with
cottages
for
shepherds
and
folds
for
flocks.
And
the
coast
shall
be
for
the
remnant
of
the
house
of
Judah;
they
shall
feed
their
flocks
thereupon:
in
the
houses
of
Ashkelon
shall
they
lie
down
in
the
evening;
for
the
LORD
their
God
shall
visit
them,
and
bring
again
their
captivity.
I
have
heard
the
reproach
of
Moab,
and
the
revilings
of
the
children
of
Ammon,
wherewith
they
have
reproached
my
people,
and
magnified
themselves
against
their
border.
Therefore
as
I
live,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
the
God
of
Israel,
Surely
Moab
shall
be
as
Sodom,
and
the
children
of
Ammon
as
Gomorrah,
a
possession
of
nettles,
and
saltpits,
and
a
perpetual
desolation:
the
residue
of
my
people
shall
spoil
them,
and
the
remnant
of
my
nation
shall
inherit
them.
This
shall
they
have
for
their
pride,
because
they
have
reproached
and
magnified
themselves
against
the
people
of
the
LORD
of
hosts.
The
LORD
will
be
terrible
unto
them:
for
he
will
famish
all
the
gods
of
the
earth;
and
men
shall
worship
him,
every
one
from
his
place,
even
all
the
isles
of
the
nations.
Ye
Ethiopians
also,
ye
shall
be
slain
by
my
sword.
And
he
will
stretch
out
his
hand
against
the
north,
and
destroy
Assyria;
and
will
make
Nineveh
a
desolation,
and
dry
like
the
wilderness.
And
herds
shall
lie
down
in
the
midst
of
her,
all
the
beasts
of
the
nations:
both
the
pelican
and
the porcupine
shall
lodge
in
the
chapiters
thereof:
their
voice
shall
sing
in
the
windows;
desolation
shall
be
in
the
thresholds;
for
he
hath
laid
bare
the
cedar
work.
This
is
the
joyous
city
that
dwelt
carelessly,
that
said
in
her
heart,
I
am,
and
there
is
none
else
beside
me:
how
is
she
become
a
desolation,
a
place
for
beasts
to
lie
down
in!
every
one
that
passeth
by
her
shall
hiss,
and
wag
his
hand.
Woe
to
her
that
is
rebellious
and
polluted,
to
the
oppressing
city!
She
obeyed
not
the
voice;
she
received
not
correction;
she
trusted
not
in
the
LORD;
she
drew
not
near
to
her
God.
Her
princes
in
the
midst
of
her
are
roaring
lions;
her
judges
are
evening
wolves;
they
leave
nothing
till
the
morrow.
Her
prophets
are
light
and
treacherous
persons:
her
priests
have
profaned
the
sanctuary,
they
have
done
violence
to
the
law.
The
LORD
in
the
midst
of
her
is
righteous;
he
will
not
do
iniquity;
every
morning
doth
he
bring
his
judgment
to
light,
he
faileth
not;
but
the
unjust
knoweth
no
shame.
I
have
cut
off
nations,
their
battlements
are
desolate;
I
have
made
their
streets
waste,
that
none
passeth
by:
their
cities
are
destroyed,
so
that
there
is
no
man,
that
there
is
none
inhabitant.
I
said,
Surely
thou
wilt
fear
me,
thou
wilt
receive
correction;
so
her
dwelling
should
not
be
cut
off,
according
to
all
that
I
have
appointed
concerning
her:
but
they
rose
early
and
corrupted
all
their
doings.
Therefore
wait
ye
for
me,
saith
the
LORD,
until
the
day
that
I
rise
up
to
the
prey:
for
my
determination
is
to
gather
the
nations,
that
I
may
assemble
the
kingdoms,
to
pour
upon
them
mine
indignation,
even
all
my
fierce
anger;
for
all
the
earth
shall
be
devoured
with
the
fire
of
my
jealousy.
For
then
will
I
turn
to
the
peoples
a
pure
language,
that
they
may
all
call
upon
the
name
of
the
LORD,
to
serve
him
with
one
consent.
From
beyond
the
rivers
of
Ethiopia
my
suppliants,
even
the
daughter
of
my
dispersed,
shall
bring
mine
offering.
In
that
day shalt
thou
not
be
ashamed
for
all
thy
doings,
wherein
thou
hast
transgressed
against
me:
for
then
I
will
take
away
out
of
the
midst
of
thee
thy
proudly
exulting
ones,
and
thou shalt
no
more
be
haughty
in
my
holy
mountain.
But
I
will
leave
in
the
midst
of
thee
an
afflicted
and
poor
people,
and
they
shall
trust
in
the
name
of
the
LORD.
The
remnant
of
Israel
shall
not
do
iniquity,
nor
speak
lies;
neither
shall
a
deceitful
tongue
be
found
in
their
mouth:
for
they
shall
feed
and
lie
down,
and
none
shall
make
them
afraid.
Sing,
O
daughter
of
Zion;
shout,
O
Israel;
be
glad
and
rejoice
with
all
the
heart,
O
daughter
of
Jerusalem.
The
LORD
hath
taken
away
thy
judgments,
he
hath
cast
out
thine
enemy:
the
king
of
Israel,
even
the
LORD,
is
in
the
midst
of
thee:
thou shalt
not
fear
evil
any
more.
In
that
day
it
shall
be
said
to
Jerusalem,
Fear
thou
not:
O
Zion,
let
not
thine
hands
be
slack.
The
LORD
thy
God
is
in
the
midst
of
thee,
a
mighty
one
who
will
save:
he
will
rejoice
over
thee
with
joy,
he
will
rest
in
his
love,
he
will
joy
over
thee
with
singing.
I
will
gather
them
that
sorrow
for
the
solemn
assembly,
who
were
of
thee:
to
whom
the
burden
upon
her
was
a
reproach.
Behold,
at
that
time
I
will
deal
with
all
them
that
afflict
thee:
and
I
will
save
her
that
halteth,
and
gather
her
that
was
driven
away;
and
I
will
make
them
a
praise
and
a
name,
whose
shame
hath
been
in
all
the
earth.
At
that
time
will
I
bring
you
in,
and
at
that
time
will
I
gather
you:
for
I
will
make
you
a
name
and
a
praise
among
all
the
peoples
of
the
earth,
when
I
bring
again
your
captivity
before
your
eyes,
saith
the
LORD.
Haggai
HAGGAI.
HAGGAI
Hag
HAGGAI.
In
the
second
year
of
Darius
the
king,
in
the
sixth
month,
in
the
first
day
of
the
month,
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
Haggai
the
prophet
unto
Zerubbabel
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
governor
of
Judah,
and
to
Joshua
the
son
of
Jehozadak,
the
high
priest,
saying,
Thus
speaketh
the
LORD
of
hosts,
saying,
This
people
say,
It
is
not
the
time
for
us
to
come,
the
time
for
the
LORD’S
house
to
be
built.
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
Haggai
the
prophet,
saying,
Is
it
a
time
for
you
yourselves
to
dwell
in
your
cieled
houses,
while
this
house
lieth
waste?
Now
therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Consider
your
ways,
Ye
have
sown
much,
and
bring
in
little;
ye
eat,
but
ye
have
not
enough;
ye
drink,
but
ye
are
not
filled
with
drink;
ye
clothe
you,
but
there
is
none
warm;
and
he
that
earneth
wages
earneth
wages
to
put
it
into
a
bag
with
holes.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Consider
your
ways.
Go
up
to
the
mountain,
and
bring
wood,
and
build
the
house;
and
I
will
take
pleasure
in
it,
and
I
will
be
glorified,
saith
the
LORD.
Ye
looked
for
much,
and,
lo,
it
came
to
little;
and
when
ye
brought
it
home,
I
did
blow
upon
it.
Why?
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Because
of
mine
house
that
lieth
waste,
while
ye
run
every
man
to
his
own
house.
Therefore
for
your
sake
the
heaven
is
stayed
from
dew,
and
the
earth
is
stayed
from
her
fruit.
And
I
called
for
a
drought
upon
the
land,
and
upon
the
mountains,
and
upon
the
corn,
and
upon
the
wine,
and
upon
the
oil,
and
upon
that
which
the
ground
bringeth
forth,
and
upon
men,
and
upon
cattle,
and
upon
all
the
labour
of
the
hands.
Then
Zerubbabel
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
and
Joshua
the
son
of
Jehozadak,
the
high
priest,
with
all
the
remnant
of
the
people,
obeyed
the
voice
of
the
LORD
their
God,
and
the
words
of
Haggai
the
prophet,
as
the
LORD
their
God
had
sent
him;
and
the
people
did
fear
before
the
LORD.
Then
spake
Haggai
the
LORD’S
messenger
in
the
LORD’S
message
unto
the
people,
saying,
I
am
with
you,
saith
the
LORD.
And
the
LORD
stirred
up
the
spirit
of
Zerubbabel
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
governor
of
Judah,
and
the
spirit
of
Joshua
the
son
of
Jehozadak,
the
high
priest,
and
the
spirit
of
all
the
remnant
of
the
people;
and
they
came
and
did
work
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
their
God,
in
the
four
and
twentieth
day
of
the
month,
in
the
sixth
month,
in
the
second
year
of
Darius
the
king.
In
the
seventh
month,
in
the
one
and
twentieth
day
of
the
month,
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
Haggai
the
prophet,
saying,
Speak
now
to
Zerubbabel
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
governor
of
Judah,
and
to
Joshua
the
son
of
Jehozadak,
the
high
priest,
and
to
the
remnant
of
the
people,
saying,
Who
is
left
among
you
that
saw
this
house
in
its
former
glory?
and
how
do
ye
see
it
now?
is
it
not
in
your
eyes
as
nothing?
Yet
now
be
strong,
O
Zerubbabel,
saith
the
LORD;
and
be
strong,
O
Joshua,
son
of
Jehozadak,
the
high
priest;
and
be
strong,
all
ye
people
of
the
land,
saith
the
LORD,
and
work:
for
I
am
with
you,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
according
to
the
word
that
I
covenanted
with
you
when
ye
came
out
of
Egypt,
and
my
spirit
abode
among
you:
fear
ye
not.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Yet
once,
it
is
a
little
while,
and
I
will
shake
the
heavens,
and
the
earth,
and
the
sea,
and
the
dry
land;
and
I
will
shake
all
nations,
and
the
desirable
things
of
all
nations
shall
come,
and
I
will
fill
this
house
with
glory,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
The
silver
is
mine,
and
the
gold
is
mine,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
The
latter
glory
of
this
house
shall
be
greater
than
the
former,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
and
in
this
place
will
I
give
peace,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
In
the
four
and
twentieth
day
of
the
ninth
month,
in
the
second
year
of
Darius,
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
by
Haggai
the
prophet,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Ask
now
the
priests
concerning
the
law,
saying,
If
one
bear
holy
flesh
in
the
skirt
of
his
garment,
and
with
his
skirt
do
touch
bread,
or
pottage,
or
wine,
or
oil,
or
any
meat,
shall
it
become
holy?
And
the
priests
answered
and
said,
No.
Then
said
Haggai,
If
one
that
is
unclean
by
a
dead
body
touch
any
of
these,
shall
it
be
unclean?
And
the
priests
answered
and
said,
It
shall
be
unclean.
Then
answered
Haggai
and
said,
So
is
this
people,
and
so
is
this
nation
before
me,
saith
the
LORD;
and
so
is
every
work
of
their
hands;
and
that
which
they
offer
there
is
unclean.
And
now,
I
pray
you,
consider
from
this
day
and
upward,
from
before
a
stone
was
laid
upon
a
stone
in
the
temple
of
the
LORD:
Through
all
that
time,
when
one
came
to
an
heap
of
twenty
measures,
there
were
but
ten;
when
one
came
to
the
winefat
for
to
draw
out
fifty
vessels,
there
were
but
twenty.
I
smote
you
with
blasting
and
with
mildew
and
with
hail
in
all
the
work
of
your
hands;
yet
ye
turned
not
to
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Consider,
I
pray
you,
from
this
day
and
upward,
from
the
four
and
twentieth
day
of
the
ninth
month,
since
the
day
that
the
foundation
of
the
LORD’S
temple
was
laid,
consider
it.
Is
the
seed
yet
in
the
barn?
yea,
the
vine,
and
the
fig
tree,
and
the
pomegranate,
and
the
olive
tree
hath
not
brought
forth;
from
this
day
will
I
bless
you.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
the
second
time
unto
Haggai
in
the
four
and
twentieth
day
of
the
month,
saying,
Speak
to
Zerubbabel,
governor
of
Judah,
saying,
I
will
shake
the
heavens
and
the
earth:
and
I
will
overthrow
the
throne
of
kingdoms,
and
I
will
destroy
the
strength
of
the
kingdoms
of
the
nations;
and
I
will
overthrow
the
chariots,
and
those
that
ride
in
them;
and
the
horses
and
their
riders
shall
come
down,
every
one
by
the
sword
of
his
brother.
In
that
day,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
will
I
take
thee,
O
Zerubbabel,
my
servant,
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
saith
the
LORD,
and
will
make
thee
as
a
signet:
for
I
have
chosen
thee,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Zechariah
ZECHARIAH.
ZECHARIAH
Zec
ZECHARIAH.
In
the
eighth
month,
in
the
second
year
of
Darius,
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Zechariah
the
son
of
Berechiah,
the
son
of
Iddo,
the
prophet,
saying,
The
LORD
hath
been
sore
displeased
with
your
fathers.
Therefore
say
thou
unto
them,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Return
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
I
will
return
unto
you,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Be
ye
not
as
your
fathers,
unto
whom
the
former
prophets
cried,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Return
ye
now
from
your
evil
ways,
and
from
your
evil
doings:
but
they
did
not
hear,
nor
hearken
unto
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Your
fathers,
where
are
they?
and
the
prophets,
do
they
live
for
ever?
But
my
words
and
my
statutes,
which
I
commanded
my
servants
the
prophets,
did
they
not
overtake
your
fathers?
and
they
turned
and
said,
Like
as
the
LORD
of
hosts
thought
to
do
unto
us,
according
to
our
ways,
and
according
to
our
doings,
so
hath
he
dealt
with
us.
Upon
the
four
and
twentieth
day
of
the
eleventh
month,
which
is
the
month
Shebat,
in
the
second
year
of
Darius,
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Zechariah
the
son
of
Berechiah,
the
son
of
Iddo,
the
prophet,
saying,
I
saw
in
the
night,
and
behold
a
man
riding
upon
a
red
horse,
and
he
stood
among
the
myrtle
trees
that
were
in
the
bottom;
and
behind
him
there
were
horses,
red,
sorrel,
and
white.
Then
said
I,
O
my
lord,
what
are
these?
And
the
angel
that
talked
with
me
said
unto
me,
I
will
shew
thee
what
these
be.
And
the
man
that
stood
among
the
myrtle
trees
answered
and
said,
These
are
they
whom
the
LORD
hath
sent
to
walk
to
and
fro
through
the
earth.
And
they
answered
the
angel
of
the
LORD
that
stood
among
the
myrtle
trees,
and
said,
We
have
walked
to
and
fro
through
the
earth,
and,
behold,
all
the
earth
sitteth
still,
and
is
at
rest.
Then
the
angel
of
the
LORD
answered
and
said,
O
LORD
of
hosts,
how
long
wilt
thou
not
have
mercy
on
Jerusalem
and
on
the
cities
of
Judah,
against
which
thou
hast
had
indignation
these
threescore
and
ten
years?
And
the
LORD
answered
the
angel
that
talked
with
me
with
good
words,
even
comfortable
words.
So
the
angel
that
talked
with
me
said
unto
me,
Cry
thou,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
I
am
jealous
for
Jerusalem
and
for
Zion
with
a
great
jealousy.
And
I
am
very
sore
displeased
with
the
nations
that
are
at
ease:
for
I
was
but
a
little
displeased,
and
they
helped
forward
the
affliction.
Therefore
thus
saith
the
LORD:
I
am
returned
to
Jerusalem
with
mercies;
my
house
shall
be
built
in
it,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
a
line
shall
be
stretched
forth
over
Jerusalem.
Cry
yet
again,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
My
cities
through
prosperity
shall
yet
be
spread
abroad;
and
the
LORD
shall
yet
comfort
Zion,
and
shall
yet
choose
Jerusalem.
And
I
lifted
up
mine
eyes,
and
saw,
and
behold
four
horns.
And
I
said
unto
the
angel
that
talked
with
me,
What
be
these?
And
he
answered
me,
These
are
the
horns
which
have
scattered
Judah,
Israel,
and
Jerusalem.
And
the
LORD
shewed
me
four
smiths.
Then
said
I,
What
come
these
to
do?
And
he
spake,
saying,
These
are
the
horns
which
scattered
Judah,
so
that
no
man
did
lift
up
his
head:
but
these
are
come
to
fray
them,
to
cast
down
the
horns
of
the
nations,
which
lifted
up
their
horn
against
the
land
of
Judah
to
scatter
it.
And
I
lifted
up
mine
eyes,
and
saw,
and
behold
a
man
with
a
measuring
line
in
his
hand.
Then
said
I,
Whither
goest
thou?
And
he
said
unto
me,
To
measure
Jerusalem,
to
see
what
is
the
breadth
thereof,
and
what
is
the
length
thereof.
And,
behold,
the
angel
that
talked
with
me
went
forth,
and
another
angel
went
out
to
meet
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Run,
speak
to
this
young
man,
saying,
Jerusalem
shall
be
inhabited
as
villages
without
walls,
by
reason
of
the
multitude
of
men
and
cattle
therein.
For
I,
saith
the
LORD,
will
be
unto
her
a
wall
of
fire
round
about,
and
I
will
be
the
glory
in
the
midst
of
her.
Ho,
ho,
flee
from
the
land
of
the
north,
saith
the
LORD:
for
I
have
spread
you
abroad
as
the
four
winds
of
the
heaven,
saith
the
LORD.
Ho
Zion,
escape,
thou
that
dwellest
with
the
daughter
of
Babylon.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
After
glory
hath
he
sent
me
unto
the
nations
which
spoiled
you:
for
he
that
toucheth
you
toucheth
the
apple
of
his
eye.
For,
behold,
I
will
shake
mine
hand
over
them,
and
they
shall
be
a
spoil
to
those
that
served
them:
and
ye
shall
know
that
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
sent
me.
Sing
and
rejoice,
O
daughter
of
Zion:
for,
lo,
I
come,
and
I
will
dwell
in
the
midst
of
thee,
saith
the
LORD.
And
many
nations
shall
join
themselves
to
the
LORD
in
that
day,
and
shall
be
my
people:
and
I
will
dwell
in
the
midst
of
thee,
and
thou shalt
know
that
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
sent
me
unto
thee.
And
the
LORD
shall
inherit
Judah
as
his
portion
in
the
holy
land,
and
shall
yet
choose
Jerusalem.
Be
silent,
all
flesh,
before
the
LORD:
for
he
is
waked
up
out
of
his
holy
habitation.
And
he
shewed
me
Joshua
the
high
priest
standing
before
the
angel
of
the
LORD,
and
Satan
standing
at
his
right
hand
to
be
his
adversary.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
Satan,
The
LORD
rebuke
thee,
O
Satan;
yea,
the
LORD
that
hath
chosen
Jerusalem
rebuke
thee:
is
not
this
a
brand
plucked
out
of
the
fire?
Now
Joshua
was
clothed
with
filthy
garments,
and
stood
before
the
angel.
And
he
answered
and
spake
unto
those
that
stood
before
him,
saying,
Take
the
filthy
garments
from
off
him.
And
unto
him
he
said,
Behold,
I
have
caused
thine
iniquity
to
pass
from
thee,
and
I
will
clothe
thee
with
rich
apparel.
And
I
said,
Let
them
set
a
fair
mitre
upon
his
head.
So
they
set
a
fair
mitre
upon
his
head,
and
clothed
him
with
garments;
and
the
angel
of
the
LORD
stood
by.
And
the
angel
of
the
LORD
protested
unto
Joshua,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
If
thou
wilt
walk
in
my
ways,
and
if
thou
wilt
keep
my
charge,
then
thou
also shalt
judge
my
house,
and shalt
also
keep
my
courts,
and
I
will
give
thee
a
place
of
access
among
these
that
stand
by.
Hear
now,
O
Joshua
the
high
priest,
thou
and
thy
fellows
that
sit
before
thee;
for
they
are
men
which
are
a
sign:
for,
behold,
I
will
bring
forth
my
servant
the
Branch.
For
behold,
the
stone
that
I
have
set
before
Joshua;
upon
one
stone
are
seven
eyes:
behold,
I
will
engrave
the
graving
thereof,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
I
will
remove
the
iniquity
of
that
land
in
one
day.
In
that
day,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
shall
ye
call
every
man
his
neighbour
under
the
vine
and
under
the
fig
tree.
And
the
angel
that
talked
with
me
came
again,
and
waked
me,
as
a
man
that
is
wakened
out
of
his
sleep.
And
he
said
unto
me,
What
seest
thou?
And
I
said,
I
have
seen,
and
behold,
a
candlestick
all
of
gold,
with
its
bowl
upon
the
top
of
it,
and
its
seven
lamps
thereon;
there
are
seven
pipes
to
each
of
the
lamps,
which
are
upon
the
top
thereof:
and
two
olive
trees
by
it,
one
upon
the
right
side
of
the
bowl,
and
the
other
upon
the
left
side
thereof.
And
I
answered
and
spake
to
the
angel
that
talked
with
me,
saying,
What
are
these,
my
lord?
Then
the
angel
that
talked
with
me
answered
and
said
unto
me,
Knowest
thou
not
what
these
be?
And
I
said,
No,
my
lord.
Then
he
answered
and
spake
unto
me,
saying,
This
is
the
word
of
the
LORD
unto
Zerubbabel,
saying,
Not
by
might,
nor
by
power,
but
by
my
spirit,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Who
art
thou,
O
great
mountain?
before
Zerubbabel
thou shalt
become
a
plain:
and
he
shall
bring
forth
the
head
stone
with
shoutings
of
Grace,
grace,
unto
it.
Moreover
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
The
hands
of
Zerubbabel
have
laid
the
foundation
of
this
house;
his
hands
shall
also
finish
it;
and
thou shalt
know
that
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
sent
me
unto
you.
For
who
hath
despised
the
day
of
small
things?
for
they
shall
rejoice,
and
shall
see
the
plummet
in
the
hand
of
Zerubbabel,
even
these
seven,
which
are
the
eyes
of
the
LORD;
they
run
to
and
fro
through
the
whole
earth.
Then
answered
I,
and
said
unto
him,
What
are
these
two
olive
trees
upon
the
right
side
of
the
candlestick
and
upon
the
left
side
thereof?
And
I
answered
the
second
time,
and
said
unto
him,
What
be
these
two
olive
branches,
which
are
beside
the
two
golden
spouts,
that
empty
the
golden
oil
out
of
themselves?
And
he
answered
me
and
said,
Knowest
thou
not
what
these
be?
And
I
said,
No,
my
lord.
Then
said
he,
These
are
the
two
sons
of
oil,
that
stand
by
the
Lord
of
the
whole
earth.
Then
again
I
lifted
up
mine
eyes,
and
saw,
and
behold,
a
flying
roll.
And
he
said
unto
me,
What
seest
thou?
And
I
answered,
I
see
a
flying
roll;
the
length
thereof
is
twenty
cubits,
and
the
breadth
thereof
ten
cubits.
Then
said
he
unto
me,
This
is
the
curse
that
goeth
forth
over
the
face
of
the
whole
land:
for
every
one
that
stealeth
shall
be
purged
out
on
the
one
side
according
to
it;
and
every
one
that
sweareth
shall
be
purged
out
on
the
other
side
according
to
it.
I
will
cause
it
to
go
forth,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
it
shall
enter
into
the
house
of
the
thief,
and
into
the
house
of
him
that
sweareth
falsely
by
my
name:
and
it
shall
abide
in
the
midst
of
his
house,
and
shall
consume
it
with
the
timber
thereof
and
the
stones
thereof.
Then
the
angel
that
talked
with
me
went
forth,
and
said
unto
me,
Lift
up
now
thine
eyes,
and
see
what
is
this
that
goeth
forth.
And
I
said,
What
is
it?
And
he
said,
This
is
the
ephah
that
goeth
forth.
He
said
moreover,
This
is
their
resemblance
in
all
the
land:
(and
behold,
there
was
lifted
up
a
talent
of
lead:)
and
this
is
a
woman
sitting
in
the
midst
of
the
ephah.
And
he
said,
This
is
Wickedness;
and
he
cast
her
down
into
the
midst
of
the
ephah:
and
he
cast
the
weight
of
lead
upon
the
mouth
thereof.
Then
lifted
I
up
mine
eyes,
and
saw,
and
behold,
there
came
forth
two
women,
and
the
wind
was
in
their
wings;
now
they
had
wings
like
the
wings
of
a
stork:
and
they
lifted
up
the
ephah
between
the
earth
and
the
heaven.
Then
said
I
to
the
angel
that
talked
with
me,
Whither
do
these
bear
the
ephah?
And
he
said
unto
me,
To
build
her
an
house
in
the
land
of
Shinar:
and
when
it
is
prepared,
she
shall
be
set
there
in
her
own
place.
And
again
I
lifted
up
mine
eyes,
and
saw,
and
behold,
there
came
four
chariots
out
from
between
two
mountains;
and
the
mountains
were
mountains
of
brass.
In
the
first
chariot
were
red
horses;
and
in
the
second
chariot
black
horses;
and
in
the
third
chariot
white
horses;
and
in
the
fourth
chariot
grisled
bay
horses.
Then
I
answered
and
said
unto
the
angel
that
talked
with
me,
What
are
these,
my
lord?
And
the
angel
answered
and
said
unto
me,
These
are
the
four
winds
of
heaven,
which
go
forth
from
standing
before
the
Lord
of
all
the
earth.
The
chariot
wherein
are
the
black
horses
goeth
forth
toward
the
north
country;
and
the
white
went
forth
after
them;
and
the
grisled
went
forth
toward
the
south
country.
And
the
bay
went
forth,
and
sought
to
go
that
they
might
walk
to
and
fro
through
the
earth:
and
he
said,
Get
you
hence,
walk
to
and
fro
through
the
earth.
So
they
walked
to
and
fro
through
the
earth.
Then
cried
he
upon
me,
and
spake
unto
me,
saying,
Behold,
they
that
go
toward
the
north
country
have
quieted
my
spirit
in
the
north
country.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
me,
saying,
Take
of
them
of
the
captivity,
even
of
Heldai,
of
Tobijah,
and
of
Jedaiah;
and
come
thou
the
same
day,
and
go
into
the
house
of
Josiah
the
son
of
Zephaniah,
whither
they
are
come
from
Babylon;
yea,
take
of
them
silver
and
gold,
and
make
crowns,
and
set
them
upon
the
head
of
Joshua
the
son
of
Jehozadak,
the
high
priest;
and
speak
unto
him,
saying,
Thus
speaketh
the
LORD
of
hosts,
saying,
Behold,
the
man
whose
name
is
the
Branch;
and
he
shall
grow
up
out
of
his
place,
and
he
shall
build
the
temple
of
the
LORD:
even
he
shall
build
the
temple
of
the
LORD;
and
he
shall
bear
the
glory,
and
shall
sit
and
rule
upon
his
throne;
and
he
shall
be
a
priest
upon
his
throne:
and
the
counsel
of
peace
shall
be
between
them
both.
And
the
crowns
shall
be
to
Helem,
and
to
Tobijah,
and
to
Jedaiah,
and
to
Hen
the
son
of
Zephaniah,
for
a
memorial
in
the
temple
of
the
LORD.
And
they
that
are
far
off
shall
come
and
build
in
the
temple
of
the
LORD,
and
ye
shall
know
that
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
sent
me
unto
you.
And
this
shall
come
to
pass,
if
ye
will
diligently
obey
the
voice
of
the
LORD
your
God.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
the
fourth
year
of
king
Darius,
that
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Zechariah
in
the
fourth
day
of
the
ninth
month,
even
in
Chislev.
Now
they
of
Beth-el
had
sent
Sharezer
and
Regem-melech,
and
their
men,
to
entreat
the
favour
of
the
LORD,
and
to
speak
unto
the
priests
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
to
the
prophets,
saying,
Should
I
weep
in
the
fifth
month,
separating
myself,
as
I
have
done
these
so
many
years?
Then
came
the
word
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
unto
me,
saying,
Speak
unto
all
the
people
of
the
land,
and
to
the
priests,
saying,
When
ye
fasted
and
mourned
in
the
fifth
and
in
the
seventh
month,
even
these
seventy
years,
did
ye
at
all
fast
unto
me,
even
to
me?
And
when
ye
eat,
and
when
ye
drink,
do
not
ye
eat
for
yourselves,
and
drink
for
yourselves?
Should
ye
not
hear
the
words
which
the
LORD
hath
cried
by
the
former
prophets,
when
Jerusalem
was
inhabited
and
in
prosperity,
and
the
cities
thereof
round
about
her,
and
the
South
and
the
lowland
were
inhabited?
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
came
unto
Zechariah,
saying,
Thus
hath
the
LORD
of
hosts
spoken,
saying,
Execute
true
judgment,
and
shew
mercy
and
compassion
every
man
to
his
brother:
and
oppress
not
the
widow,
nor
the
fatherless,
the
stranger,
nor
the
poor;
and
let
none
of
you
imagine
evil
against
his
brother
in
your
heart.
But
they
refused
to
hearken,
and
pulled
away
the
shoulder,
and
stopped
their
ears,
that
they
should
not
hear.
Yea,
they
made
their
hearts
as
an
adamant
stone,
lest
they
should
hear
the
law,
and
the
words
which
the
LORD
of
hosts
had
sent
by
his
spirit
by
the
hand
of
the
former
prophets:
therefore
came
there
great
wrath
from
the
LORD
of
hosts.
And
it
came
to
pass
that,
as
he
cried,
and
they
would
not
hear;
so
they
shall
cry,
and
I
will
not
hear,
said
the
LORD
of
hosts;
but
I
will
scatter
them
with
a
whirlwind
among
all
the
nations
whom
they
have
not
known.
Thus
the
land
was
desolate
after
them,
that
no
man
passed
through
nor
returned:
for
they
laid
the
pleasant
land
desolate.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
came
to
me,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
I
am
jealous
for
Zion
with
great
jealousy,
and
I
am
jealous
for
her
with
great
fury.
Thus
saith
the
LORD:
I
am
returned
unto
Zion,
and
will
dwell
in
the
midst
of
Jerusalem:
and
Jerusalem
shall
be
called
The
city
of
truth;
and
the
mountain
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
The
holy
mountain.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
There
shall
yet
old
men
and
old
women
dwell
in
the
streets
of
Jerusalem,
every
man
with
his
staff
in
his
hand
for
very
age.
And
the
streets
of
the
city
shall
be
full
of
boys
and
girls
playing
in
the
streets
thereof.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
If
it
be
marvelous
in
the
eyes
of
the
remnant
of
this
people
in
those
days,
should
it
also
be
marvelous
in
mine
eyes?
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
Behold,
I
will
save
my
people
from
the
east
country,
and
from
the
west
country:
and
I
will
bring
them,
and
they
shall
dwell
in
the
midst
of
Jerusalem;
and
they
shall
be
my
people,
and
I
will
be
their
God,
in
truth
and
in
righteousness.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
Let
your
hands
be
strong,
ye
that
hear
in
these
days
these
words
from
the
mouth
of
the
prophets,
which
were
in
the
day
that
the
foundation
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
was
laid,
even
the
temple,
that
it
might
be
built.
For
before
those
days
there
was
no
hire
for
man,
nor
any
hire
for
beast;
neither
was
there
any
peace
to
him
that
went
out
or
came
in
because
of
the
adversary:
for
I
set
all
men
every
one
against
his
neighbour.
But
now
I
will
not
be
unto
the
remnant
of
this
people
as
in
the
former
days,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
For
there
shall
be
the
seed
of
peace;
the
vine
shall
give
her
fruit,
and
the
ground
shall
give
her
increase,
and
the
heavens
shall
give
their
dew;
and
I
will
cause
the
remnant
of
this
people
to
inherit
all
these
things.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
that,
as
ye
were
a
curse
among
the
nations,
O
house
of
Judah
and
house
of
Israel,
so
will
I
save
you,
and
ye
shall
be
a
blessing:
fear
not,
but
let
your
hands
be
strong.
For
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
As
I
thought
to
do
evil
unto
you,
when
your
fathers
provoked
me
to
wrath,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
I
repented
not;
so
again
have
I
thought
in
these
days
to
do
good
unto
Jerusalem
and
to
the
house
of
Judah:
fear
ye
not.
These
are
the
things
that
ye
shall
do;
Speak
ye
every
man
the
truth
with
his
neighbour;
execute
the
judgment
of
truth
and
peace
in
your
gates:
and
let
none
of
you
imagine
evil
in
your
hearts
against
his
neighbour;
and
love
no
false
oath:
for
all
these
are
things
that
I
hate,
saith
the
LORD.
And
the
word
of
the
LORD
of
hosts
came
unto
me,
saying,
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
The
fast
of
the
fourth
month,
and
the
fast
of
the
fifth,
and
the
fast
of
the
seventh,
and
the
fast
of
the
tenth,
shall
be
to
the
house
of
Judah
joy
and
gladness,
and
cheerful
feasts;
therefore
love
truth
and
peace.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
It
shall
yet
come
to
pass,
that
there
shall
come
peoples,
and
the
inhabitants
of
many
cities:
and
the
inhabitants
of
one
city
shall
go
to
another,
saying,
Let
us
go
speedily
to
entreat
the
favour
of
the
LORD,
and
to
seek
the
LORD
of
hosts:
I
will
go
also.
Yea,
many
peoples
and
strong
nations
shall
come
to
seek
the
LORD
of
hosts
in
Jerusalem,
and
to
entreat
the
favour
of
the
LORD.
Thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
In
those
days
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
ten
men
shall
take
hold,
out
of
all
the
languages
of
the
nations,
shall
even
take
hold
of
the
skirt
of
him
that
is
a
Jew,
saying,
We
will
go
with
you,
for
we
have
heard
that
God
is
with
you.
The
burden
of
the
word
of
the
LORD
upon
the
land
of
Hadrach,
and
Damascus
shall
be
its
resting
place:
for
the
eye
of
man
and
of
all
the
tribes
of
Israel
is
toward
the
LORD:
and
Hamath
also
which bordereth
thereon:
Tyre
and
Zidon,
because
she
is
very
wise.
And
Tyre
did
build
herself
a
strong
hold,
and heaped
up
silver
as
the
dust,
and
fine
gold
as
the
mire
of
the
streets.
Behold,
the
Lord
will
dispossess
her,
and
he
will
smite
her
power
in
the
sea;
and
she
shall
be
devoured
with
fire.
Ashkelon
shall
see
it,
and
fear;
Gaza
also,
and
shall
be
sore
pained;
and
Ekron,
for
her
expectation
shall
be
ashamed:
and
the
king
shall
perish
from
Gaza,
and
Ashkelon
shall
not
be
inhabited.
And
a
bastard
shall
dwell
in
Ashdod,
and
I
will
cut
off
the
pride
of
the
Philistines.
And
I
will
take
away
his
blood
out
of
his
mouth,
and
his
abominations
from
between
his
teeth;
and
he
also
shall
be
a
remnant
for
our
God:
and
he
shall
be
as
a chieftain
in
Judah,
and
Ekron
as
a
Jebusite.
And
I
will
encamp
about
mine
house
against
the
army,
that
none
pass
through
or
return:
and
no
oppressor
shall
pass
through
them
any
more:
for
now
have
I
seen
with
mine
eyes.
Rejoice
greatly,
O
daughter
of
Zion;
shout,
O
daughter
of
Jerusalem:
behold,
thy
king
cometh
unto
thee:
he
is
just,
and
having
salvation;
lowly,
and
riding
upon
an
ass,
even
upon
a
colt
the
foal
of
an
ass.
And
I
will
cut
off
the
chariot
from
Ephraim,
and
the
horse
from
Jerusalem,
and
the
battle
bow
shall
be
cut
off;
and
he
shall
speak
peace
unto
the
nations:
and
his
dominion
shall
be
from
sea
to
sea,
and
from
the
River
to
the
ends
of
the
earth.
As
for
thee
also,
because
of
the
blood
of
thy
covenant
I
have
sent
forth
thy
prisoners
out
of
the
pit
wherein
is
no
water.
Turn
you
to
the
strong
hold,
ye
prisoners
of
hope:
even
today
do
I
declare
that
I
will
render
double
unto
thee.
For
I
have
bent
Judah
for
me,
I
have
filled
the
bow
with
Ephraim;
and
I
will
stir
up
thy
sons,
O
Zion,
against
thy
sons,
O
Greece,
and
will
make
thee
as
the
sword
of
a
mighty
man.
And
the
LORD
shall
be
seen
over
them,
and
his
arrow
shall
go
forth
as
the
lightning:
and
the
Lord
GOD
shall
blow
the
trumpet,
and
shall
go
with
whirlwinds
of
the
south.
The
LORD
of
hosts
shall
defend
them;
and
they
shall
devour,
and
shall
tread
down
the
sling
stones;
and
they
shall
drink,
and
make
a
noise
as
through
wine:
and
they
shall
be
filled
like
bowls,
like
the
corners
of
the
altar.
And
the
LORD
their
God
shall
save
them
in
that
day
as
the
flock
of
his
people:
for
they
shall
be
as
the
stones
of
a
crown,
lifted
on
high
over
his
land.
For
how
great
is
his
goodness,
and
how
great
is
his
beauty!
corn
shall
make
the
young
men
flourish,
and
new
wine
the
maids.
Ask
ye
of
the
LORD
rain
in
the
time
of
the
latter
rain,
even
of
the
LORD
that
maketh
lightnings;
and
he
shall
give
them
showers
of
rain,
to
every
one
grass
in
the
field.
For
the
teraphim
have
spoken
vanity,
and
the
diviners
have
seen
a
lie;
and
they
have
told
false
dreams,
they
comfort
in
vain:
therefore
they
go
their
way
like
sheep,
they
are
afflicted,
because
there
is
no
shepherd.
Mine
anger
is
kindled
against
the
shepherds,
and
I
will
punish
the he-goats:
for
the
LORD
of
hosts
hath
visited
his
flock
the
house
of
Judah,
and
shall
make
them
as
his
goodly
horse
in
the
battle.
From
him
shall
come
forth
the
corner
stone,
from
him
the
nail,
from
him
the
battle
bow,
from
him
every exactor
together.
And
they
shall
be
as
mighty
men,
treading
down
their
enemies
in
the
mire
of
the
streets
in
the
battle;
and
they
shall
fight,
because
the
LORD
is
with
them:
and
the
riders
on
horses
shall
be
confounded.
And
I
will
strengthen
the
house
of
Judah,
and
I
will
save
the
house
of
Joseph,
and
I
will
bring
them
again,
for
I
have
mercy
upon
them;
and
they
shall
be
as
though
I
had
not
cast
them
off:
for
I
am
the
LORD
their
God,
and
I
will
hear
them.
And
they
of
Ephraim
shall
be
like
a
mighty
man,
and
their
heart
shall
rejoice
as
through
wine:
yea,
their
children
shall
see
it,
and
rejoice;
their
heart
shall
be
glad
in
the
LORD.
I
will
hiss
for
them,
and
gather
them;
for
I
have
redeemed
them:
and
they
shall
increase
as
they
have
increased.
And
I
will
sow
them
among
the
peoples;
and
they
shall
remember
me
in
far
countries:
and
they
shall
live
with
their
children,
and
shall
return.
I
will
bring
them
again
also
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
gather
them
out
of
Assyria;
and
I
will
bring
them
into
the
land
of
Gilead
and
Lebanon;
and
place
shall
not
be
found
for
them.
And
he
shall
pass
through
the
sea
of
affliction,
and
shall
smite
the
waves
in
the
sea,
and
all
the
depths
of
the
Nile
shall
dry
up:
and
the
pride
of
Assyria
shall
be
brought
down,
and
the
sceptre
of
Egypt
shall
depart
away.
And
I
will
strengthen
them
in
the
LORD;
and
they
shall
walk
up
and
down
in
his
name,
saith
the
LORD.
Open
thy
doors,
O
Lebanon,
that
the
fire
may
devour
thy
cedars.
Howl,
O
fir
tree,
for
the
cedar
is
fallen,
because
the
goodly
ones
are
spoiled:
howl,
O
ye
oaks
of
Bashan,
for
the
strong
forest
is
come
down.
A
voice
of
the
howling
of
the
shepherds!
for
their
glory
is
spoiled:
a
voice
of
the
roaring
of
young
lions!
for
the
pride
of
Jordan
is
spoiled.
Thus
said
the
LORD
my
God:
Feed
the
flock
of
slaughter;
whose
possessors
slay
them,
and
hold
themselves
not
guilty;
and
they
that
sell
them
say,
Blessed
be
the
LORD,
for
I
am
rich:
and
their
own
shepherds
pity
them
not.
For
I
will
no
more
pity
the
inhabitants
of
the
land,
saith
the
LORD:
but,
lo,
I
will
deliver
the
men
every
one
into
his
neighbour’s
hand,
and
into
the
hand
of
his
king:
and
they
shall
smite
the
land,
and
out
of
their
hand
I
will
not
deliver
them.
So
I
fed
the
flock
of
slaughter,
verily
the
poor
of
the
flock.
And
I
took
unto
me
two
staves;
the
one
I
called
Beauty,
and
the
other
I
called
Bands;
and
I
fed
the
flock.
And
I
cut
off
the
three
shepherds
in
one
month;
for
my
soul
was
weary
of
them,
and
their
soul
also
loathed
me.
Then
said
I,
I
will
not
feed
you:
that
that
dieth,
let
it
die;
and
that
that
is
to
be
cut
off,
let
it
be
cut
off;
and
let
them
which
are
left
eat
every
one
the
flesh
of
another.
And
I
took
my
staff
Beauty,
and
cut
it
asunder,
that
I
might
break
my
covenant
which
I
had
made
with
all
the
peoples.
And
it
was
broken
in
that
day:
and
thus
the
poor
of
the
flock
that
gave
heed
unto
me
knew
that
it
was
the
word
of
the
LORD.
And
I
said
unto
them,
If
ye
think
good,
give
me
my
hire;
and
if
not,
forbear.
So
they
weighed
for
my
hire
thirty
pieces
of
silver.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Cast
it
unto
the
potter,
the
goodly
price
that
I
was prised
at
of
them.
And
I
took
the
thirty
pieces
of
silver,
and
cast
them
unto
the
potter,
in
the
house
of
the
LORD.
Then
I
cut
asunder
mine
other
staff,
even
Bands,
that
I
might
break
the
brotherhood
between
Judah
and
Israel.
And
the
LORD
said
unto
me,
Take
unto
thee
yet
again
the
instruments
of
a
foolish
shepherd.
For,
lo,
I
will
raise
up
a
shepherd
in
the
land,
which
shall
not
visit
those
that
be
cut
off,
neither
shall
seek
those
that
be
scattered,
nor
heal
that
that
is
broken;
neither
shall
he
feed
that
which
is
sound,
but
he
shall
eat
the
flesh
of
the
fat,
and
shall
tear
their
hoofs
in
pieces.
Woe
to
the
worthless
shepherd
that
leaveth
the
flock,
the
sword
shall
be
upon
his
arm,
and
upon
his
right
eye:
his
arm
shall
be
clean
dried
up,
and
his
right
eye
shall
be
utterly
darkened.
The
burden
of
the
word
of
the
LORD
concerning
Israel.
Thus
saith
the
LORD,
which
stretcheth
forth
the
heavens,
and
layeth
the
foundation
of
the
earth,
and
formeth
the
spirit
of
man
within
him:
behold,
I
will
make
Jerusalem
a
cup
of
reeling
unto
all
the
peoples
round
about,
and
upon
Judah
also
shall
it
be
in
the
siege
against
Jerusalem.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
I
will
make
Jerusalem
a
burdensome
stone
for
all
the
peoples;
all
that
burden
themselves
with
it
shall
be
sore
wounded;
and
all
the
nations
of
the
earth
shall
be
gathered
together
against
it.
In
that
day,
saith
the
LORD,
I
will
smite
every
horse
with
astonishment,
and
his
rider
with
madness:
and
I
will
open
mine
eyes
upon
the
house
of
Judah,
and
will
smite
every
horse
of
the
peoples
with
blindness.
And
the chieftains
of
Judah
shall
say
in
their
heart,
The
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
are
my
strength
in
the
LORD
of
hosts
their
God.
In
that
day
will
I
make
the chieftains
of
Judah
like
a
pan
of
fire
among
wood,
and
like
a
torch
of
fire
among
sheaves;
and
they
shall
devour
all
the
peoples
round
about,
on
the
right
hand
and
on
the
left:
and
Jerusalem
shall
yet
again
dwell
in
her
own
place,
even
in
Jerusalem.
The
LORD
also
shall
save
the
tents
of
Judah
first,
that
the
glory
of
the
house
of
David
and
the
glory
of
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem
be
not
magnified
above
Judah.
In
that
day
shall
the
LORD
defend
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem;
and
he
that
is
feeble
among
them
at
that
day
shall
be
as
David;
and
the
house
of
David
shall
be
as
God,
as
the
angel
of
the
LORD
before
them.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
I
will
seek
to
destroy
all
the
nations
that
come
against
Jerusalem.
And
I
will
pour
upon
the
house
of
David,
and
upon
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
the
spirit
of
grace
and
of
supplication;
and
they
shall
look
unto
me
whom
they
have
pierced:
and
they
shall
mourn
for
him,
as
one
mourneth
for
his
only
son,
and
shall
be
in
bitterness
for
him,
as
one
that
is
in
bitterness
for
his
firstborn.
In
that
day
shall
there
be
a
great
mourning
in
Jerusalem,
as
the
mourning
of
Hadadrimmon
in
the
valley
of
Megiddon.
And
the
land
shall
mourn,
every
family
apart;
the
family
of
the
house
of
David
apart,
and
their
wives
apart;
the
family
of
the
house
of
Nathan
apart,
and
their
wives
apart;
the
family
of
the
house
of
Levi
apart,
and
their
wives
apart;
the
family
of
the
Shimeites
apart,
and
their
wives
apart;
all
the
families
that
remain,
every
family
apart,
and
their
wives
apart.
In
that
day
there
shall
be
a
fountain
opened
to
the
house
of
David
and
to
the
inhabitants
of
Jerusalem,
for
sin
and
for
uncleanness.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
that
I
will
cut
off
the
names
of
the
idols
out
of
the
land,
and
they
shall
no
more
be
remembered:
and
also
I
will
cause
the
prophets
and
the
unclean
spirit
to
pass
out
of
the
land.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
that,
when
any
shall
yet
prophesy,
then
his
father
and
his
mother
that
begat
him
shall
say
unto
him,
Thou
shall
not
live;
for
thou
speakest
lies
in
the
name
of
the
LORD:
and
his
father
and
his
mother
that
begat
him
shall
thrust
him
through
when
he
prophesieth.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
prophets
shall
be
ashamed
every
one
of
his
vision,
when
he
prophesieth;
neither
shall
they
wear
a
hairy
mantle
to
deceive:
but
he
shall
say,
I
am
no
prophet,
I
am
a
tiller
of
the
ground;
for
I
have
been
made
a
bondman
from
my
youth.
And
one
shall
say
unto
him,
What
are
these
wounds
between
thine
arms?
Then
he
shall
answer,
Those
with
which
I
was
wounded
in
the
house
of
my
friends.
Awake,
O
sword,
against
my
shepherd,
and
against
the
man
that
is
my
fellow,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
smite
the
shepherd,
and
the
sheep
shall
be
scattered;
and
I
will
turn
mine
hand
upon
the
little
ones.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
in
all
the
land,
saith
the
LORD,
two
parts
therein
shall
be
cut
off
and
die;
but
the
third
shall
be
left
therein.
And
I
will
bring
the
third
part
through
the
fire,
and
will
refine
them
as
silver
is
refined,
and
will
try
them
as
gold
is
tried:
they
shall
call
on
my
name,
and
I
will
hear
them:
I
will
say,
It
is
my
people;
and
they
shall
say,
The
LORD
is
my
God.
Behold,
a
day
of
the
LORD
cometh,
when
thy
spoil
shall
be
divided
in
the
midst
of
thee.
For
I
will
gather
all
nations
against
Jerusalem
to
battle;
and
the
city
shall
be
taken,
and
the
houses
rifled,
and
the
women
ravished:
and
half
of
the
city
shall
go
forth
into
captivity,
and
the
residue
of
the
people
shall
not
be
cut
off
from
the
city.
Then
shall
the
LORD
go
forth,
and
fight
against
those
nations,
as
when
he
fought
in
the
day
of
battle.
And
his
feet
shall
stand
in
that
day
upon
the
mount
of
Olives,
which
is
before
Jerusalem
on
the
east,
and
the
mount
of
Olives
shall
cleave
in
the
midst
thereof
toward
the
east
and
toward
the
west,
and
there
shall
be
a
very
great
valley;
and
half
of
the
mountain
shall
remove
toward
the
north,
and
half
of
it
toward
the
south.
And
ye
shall
flee
by
the
valley
of
my
mountains;
for
the
valley
of
the
mountains
shall
reach
unto
Azel:
yea,
ye
shall
flee,
like
as
ye
fled
from
before
the
earthquake
in
the
days
of
Uzziah
king
of
Judah:
and
the
LORD
my
God
shall
come,
and
all
the
holy
ones
with
thee.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
the
light
shall
not
be
with
brightness
and
with
gloom:
but
it
shall
be
one
day
which
is
known
unto
the
LORD;
not
day,
and
not
night:
but
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
at
evening
time
there
shall
be
light.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
living
waters
shall
go
out
from
Jerusalem;
half
of
them
toward
the
eastern
sea,
and
half
of
them
toward
the
western
sea:
in
summer
and
in
winter
shall
it
be.
And
the
LORD
shall
be
king
over
all
the
earth:
in
that
day
shall
the
LORD
be
one,
and
his
name
one.
All
the
land
shall
be
turned
as
the
Arabah,
from
Geba
to
Rimmon
south
of
Jerusalem;
and
she
shall
be
lifted
up,
and
shall
dwell
in
her
place,
from
Benjamin’s
gate
unto
the
place
of
the
first
gate,
unto
the
corner
gate,
and
from
the
tower
of
Hananel
unto
the
king’s
winepresses.
And
men
shall
dwell
therein,
and
there
shall
be
no
more
curse;
but
Jerusalem
shall
dwell
safely.
And
this
shall
be
the
plague
wherewith
the
LORD
will
smite
all
the
peoples
that
have
warred
against
Jerusalem:
their
flesh
shall
consume
away
while
they
stand
upon
their
feet,
and
their
eyes
shall
consume
away
in
their
sockets,
and
their
tongue
shall
consume
away
in
their
mouth.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass
in
that
day,
that
a
great
tumult
from
the
LORD
shall
be
among
them;
and
they
shall
lay
hold
every
one
on
the
hand
of
his
neighbour,
and
his
hand
shall
rise
up
against
the
hand
of
his
neighbour.
And
Judah
also
shall
fight
against
Jerusalem;
and
the
wealth
of
all
the
nations
round
about
shall
be
gathered
together,
gold,
and
silver,
and
apparel,
in
great
abundance.
And
so
shall
be
the
plague
of
the
horse,
of
the
mule,
of
the
camel,
and
of
the
ass,
and
of
all
the
beasts
that
shall
be
in
those
camps,
as
this
plague.
And
it
shall
come
to
pass,
that
every
one
that
is
left
of
all
the
nations
which
came
against
Jerusalem
shall
go
up
from
year
to
year
to
worship
the
King,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
to
keep
the
feast
of
tabernacles.
And
it
shall
be,
that
whoso
of
all
the
families
of
the
earth
goeth
not
up
unto
Jerusalem
to
worship
the
King,
the
LORD
of
hosts,
upon
them
there
shall
be
no
rain.
And
if
the
family
of
Egypt
go
not
up,
and
come
not,
neither
shall
it
be
upon
them;
there
shall
be
the
plague,
wherewith
the
LORD
will
smite
the
nations
that
go
not
up
to
keep
the
feast
of
tabernacles.
This
shall
be
the
punishment
of
Egypt,
and
the
punishment
of
all
the
nations
that
go
not
up
to
keep
the
feast
of
tabernacles.
In
that
day
shall
there
be
upon
the
bells
of
the
horses,
HOLY
UNTO
THE
LORD;
and
the
pots
in
the
LORD’S
house
shall
be
like
the
bowls
before
the
altar.
Yea,
every
pot
in
Jerusalem
and
in
Judah
shall
be
holy
unto
the
LORD
of
hosts:
and
all
they
that
sacrifice
shall
come
and
take
of
them,
and
seethe
therein:
and
in
that
day
there
shall
be
no
more
a
Canaanite
in
the
house
of
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Malachi
MALACHI.
MALACHI
Mal
MALACHI.
The
burden
of
the
word
of
the
LORD
to
Israel
by
Malachi.
I
have
loved
you,
saith
the
LORD.
Yet
ye
say,
Wherein
hast
thou
loved
us?
Was
not
Esau
Jacob’s
brother?
saith
the
LORD:
yet
I
loved
Jacob;
but
Esau
I
hated,
and
made
his
mountains
a
desolation,
and
gave
his
heritage
to
the
jackals
of
the
wilderness.
Whereas
Edom
saith,
We
are
beaten
down,
but
we
will
return
and
build
the
waste
places;
thus
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
They
shall
build,
but
I
will
throw
down:
and
men
shall
call
them
The
border
of
wickedness,
and
The
people
against
whom
the
LORD
hath
indignation
for
ever.
And
your
eyes
shall
see,
and
ye
shall
say,
The
LORD
be
magnified
beyond
the
border
of
Israel.
A
son
honoureth
his
father,
and
a
servant
his
master:
if
then
I
be
a
father,
where
is
mine
honour?
and
if
I
be
a
master,
where
is
my
fear?
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts
unto
you,
O
priests,
that
despise
my
name.
And
ye
say,
Wherein
have
we
despised
thy
name?
Ye
offer
polluted
bread
upon
mine
altar.
And
ye
say,
Wherein
have
we
polluted
thee?
In
that
ye
say,
The
table
of
the
LORD
is
contemptible.
And
when
ye
offer
the
blind
for
sacrifice,
it
is
no
evil!
and
when
ye
offer
the
lame
and
sick,
it
is
no
evil!
Present
it
now
unto
thy
governor;
will
he
be
pleased
with
thee?
or
will
he
accept
thy
person?
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
And
now,
I
pray
you,
entreat
the
favour
of
God,
that
he
may
be
gracious
unto
us:
this
hath
been
by
your
means:
will
he
accept
any
of
your
persons?
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Oh
that
there
were
one
among
you
that
would
shut
the
doors,
that
ye
might
not
kindle
fire
on
mine
altar
in
vain!
I
have
no
pleasure
in
you,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
neither
will
I
accept
an
offering
at
your
hand.
For
from
the
rising
of
the
sun
even
unto
the
going
down
of
the
same
my
name
is
great
among
the
Gentiles;
and
in
every
place
incense
is
offered
unto
my
name,
and
a
pure
offering:
for
my
name
is
great
among
the
Gentiles,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
But
ye
profane
it,
in
that
ye
say,
The
table
of
the
LORD
is
polluted,
and
the
fruit
thereof,
even
his
meat,
is
contemptible.
Ye
say
also,
Behold,
what
a
weariness
is
it!
and
ye
have
snuffed
at
it,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts;
and
ye
have
brought
that
which
was
taken
by
violence,
and
the
lame,
and
the
sick;
thus
ye
bring
the
offering:
should
I
accept
this
of
your
hand?
saith
the
LORD.
But
cursed
be
the
deceiver,
which
hath
in
his
flock
a
male,
and
voweth,
and
sacrificeth
unto
the
Lord
a
blemished
thing:
for
I
am
a
great
king,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
and
my
name
is
terrible
among
the
Gentiles.
And
now,
O
ye
priests,
this
commandment
is
for
you.
If
ye
will
not
hear,
and
if
ye
will
not
lay
it
to
heart,
to
give
glory
unto
my
name,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
then
will
I
send
the
curse
upon
you,
and
I
will
curse
your
blessings:
yea,
I
have
cursed
them
already,
because
ye
do
not
lay
it
to
heart.
Behold,
I
will
rebuke
the
seed
for
your
sake,
and
will
spread
dung
upon
your
faces,
even
the
dung
of
your
sacrifices;
and
ye
shall
be
taken
away
with
it.
And
ye
shall
know
that
I
have
sent
this
commandment
unto
you,
that
my
covenant
might
be
with
Levi,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
My
covenant
was
with
him
of
life
and
peace;
and
I
gave
them
to
him
that
he
might
fear,
and
he
feared
me,
and
stood
in
awe
of
my
name.
The
law
of
truth
was
in
his
mouth,
and
unrighteousness
was
not
found
in
his
lips:
he
walked
with
me
in
peace
and
uprightness,
and
did
turn
many
away
from
iniquity.
For
the
priest’s
lips
should
keep
knowledge,
and
they
should
seek
the
law
at
his
mouth:
for
he
is
the
messenger
of
the
LORD
of
hosts.
But
ye
are
turned
aside
out
of
the
way;
ye
have
caused
many
to
stumble
in
the
law;
ye
have
corrupted
the
covenant
of
Levi,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Therefore
have
I
also
made
you
contemptible
and
base
before
all
the
people,
according
as
ye
have
not
kept
my
ways,
but
have
had
respect
of
persons
in
the
law.
Have
we
not
all
one
father?
hath
not
one
God
created
us?
why
do
we
deal
treacherously
every
man
against
his
brother,
profaning
the
covenant
of
our
fathers?
Judah
hath
dealt
treacherously,
and
an
abomination
is
committed
in
Israel
and
in
Jerusalem;
for
Judah
hath
profaned
the
holiness
of
the
LORD
which
he
loveth,
and
hath
married
the
daughter
of
a
strange
god.
The
LORD
will
cut
off
to
the
man
that
doeth
this
him
that
waketh
and
him
that
answereth,
out
of
the
tents
of
Jacob,
and
him
that
offereth
an
offering
unto
the
LORD
of
hosts.
And
this
again
ye
do:
ye
cover
the
altar
of
the
LORD
with
tears,
with
weeping,
and
with
sighing, insomuch
that
he
regardeth
not
the
offering
any
more,
neither
receiveth
it
with
good
will
at
your
hand.
Yet
ye
say,
Wherefore?
Because
the
LORD
hath
been
witness
between
thee
and
the
wife
of
thy
youth,
against
whom
thou
hast
dealt
treacherously,
though
she
is
thy
companion,
and
the
wife
of
thy
covenant.
And
did
he
not
make
one,
although
he
had
the
residue
of
the
spirit?
And
wherefore
one?
He
sought
a
godly
seed.
Therefore
take
heed
to
your
spirit,
and
let
none
deal
treacherously
against
the
wife
of
his
youth.
For
I
hate
putting
away,
saith
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
and
him
that
covereth
his
garment
with
violence,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts:
therefore
take
heed
to
your
spirit,
that
ye
deal
not
treacherously.
Ye
have
wearied
the
LORD
with
your
words.
Yet
ye
say,
Wherein
have
we
wearied
him?
In
that
ye
say,
Every
one
that
doeth
evil
is
good
in
the
sight
of
the
LORD,
and
he
delighteth
in
them;
or
where
is
the
God
of
judgment?
Behold,
I
send
my
messenger,
and
he
shall
prepare
the
way
before
me:
and
the
Lord,
whom
ye
seek,
shall
suddenly
come
to
his
temple;
and
the
messenger
of
the
covenant,
whom
ye
delight
in,
behold,
he
cometh,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
But
who
may
abide
the
day
of
his
coming?
and
who
shall
stand
when
he
appeareth?
for
he
is
like
a
refiner’s
fire,
and
like
fullers’
soap:
and
he
shall
sit
as
a
refiner
and
purifier
of
silver,
and
he
shall
purify
the
sons
of
Levi,
and
purge
them
as
gold
and
silver;
and
they
shall
offer
unto
the
LORD
offerings
in
righteousness.
Then
shall
the
offering
of
Judah
and
Jerusalem
be
pleasant
unto
the
LORD,
as
in
the
days
of
old,
and
as
in
ancient
years.
And
I
will
come
near
to
you
to
judgment;
and
I
will
be
a
swift
witness
against
the
sorcerers,
and
against
the
adulterers,
and
against
false
swearers;
and
against
those
that
oppress
the
hireling
in
his
wages,
the
widow,
and
the
fatherless,
and
that
turn
aside
the
stranger
from
his
right,
and
fear
not
me,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
For
I
the
LORD
change
not;
therefore
ye,
O
sons
of
Jacob,
are
not
consumed.
From
the
days
of
your
fathers
ye
have
turned
aside
from
mine
ordinances,
and
have
not
kept
them.
Return
unto
me,
and
I
will
return
unto
you,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
But
ye
say,
Wherein
shall
we
return?
Will
a
man
rob
God?
yet
ye
rob
me.
But
ye
say,
Wherein
have
we
robbed
thee?
In
tithes
and
offerings.
Ye
are
cursed
with
the
curse;
for
ye
rob
me,
even
this
whole
nation.
Bring
ye
the
whole
tithe
into
the
storehouse,
that
there
may
be
meat
in
mine
house,
and
prove
me
now
herewith,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
if
I
will
not
open
you
the
windows
of
heaven,
and
pour
you
out
a
blessing,
that
there
shall
not
be
room
enough
to
receive
it.
And
I
will
rebuke
the
devourer
for
your
sakes,
and
he
shall
not
destroy
the
fruits
of
your
ground;
neither
shall
your
vine
cast
her
fruit
before
the
time
in
the
field,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
And
all
nations
shall
call
you
happy:
for
ye
shall
he
a
delightsome
land,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Your
words
have
been
stout
against
me,
saith
the
LORD.
Yet
ye
say,
Wherein
have
we
spoken
against
thee?
Ye
have
said,
It
is
vain
to
serve
God:
and
what
profit
is
it
that
we
have
kept
his
charge,
and
that
we
have
walked
mournfully
before
the
LORD
of
hosts?
And
now
we
call
the
proud
happy;
yea,
they
that
work
wickedness
are
built
up;
yea,
they
tempt
God,
and
are
delivered.
Then
they
that
feared
the
LORD
spake
one
with
another:
and
the
LORD
hearkened,
and
heard,
and
a
book
of
remembrance
was
written
before
him,
for
them
that
feared
the
LORD,
and
that
thought
upon
his
name.
And
they
shall
be
mine,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
in
the
day
that
I
do
make,
even
a
peculiar
treasure;
and
I
will
spare
them,
as
a
man
spareth
his
own
son
that
serveth
him.
Then
shall
ye
return
and
discern
between
the
righteous
and
the
wicked,
between
him
that
serveth
God
and
him
that
serveth
him
not.
For,
behold,
the
day
cometh,
it
burneth
as
a
furnace;
and
all
the
proud,
and
all
that
work
wickedness,
shall
be
stubble:
and
the
day
that
cometh
shall
burn
them
up,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts,
that
it
shall
leave
them
neither
root
nor
branch.
But
unto
you
that
fear
my
name
shall
the
sun
of
righteousness
arise
with
healing
in
his
wings;
and
ye
shall
go
forth,
and gambol
as
calves
of
the
stall.
And
ye
shall
tread
down
the
wicked;
for
they
shall
be
ashes
under
the
soles
of
your
feet
in
the
day
that
I
do
make,
saith
the
LORD
of
hosts.
Remember
ye
the
law
of
Moses
my
servant,
which
I
commanded
unto
him
in
Horeb
for
all
Israel,
even
statutes
and
judgments.
Behold,
I
will
send
you
Elijah
the
prophet
before
the
great
and
terrible
day
of
the
LORD
come.
And
he
shall
turn
the
heart
of
the
fathers
to
the
children,
and
the
heart
of
the
children
to
their
fathers;
lest
I
come
and
smite
the
earth
with
a
curse.
- Tobit, Revised Version
Tobit
Tobit
Tobit
Tob
TOBIT.
THE book of the words of Tobit, the son of Tobiel, the son of Ananiel, the son of Aduel, the son of Gabael, of the seed of Asiel, of the tribe of Naphtali;
who in the days of
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That is,
Shalmaneser.
Compare 2 Kings xvii. 3, 23.
Enemessar king of the Assyrians was carried away captive out of Thisbe, which is on the right hand of Kedesh Naphtali in Galilee above Asher.
I Tobit walked in the ways of truth and righteousness all the days of my life, and I did many almsdeeds to my brethren and my nation, who went with me into the land of the Assyrians, to Nineveh.
And when I was in mine own country, in the land of Israel, while I was yet young, all the tribe of Naphtali my father fell away from the house of Jerusalem, which was chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, that all the tribes should sacrifice
there,
and the temple of the habitation of the Most High was hallowed and built
therein
for all ages.
And all the tribes which fell away together sacrificed to the heifer Baal, and so did the house of Naphtali my father.
And I alone went often to Jerusalem at the feasts, as it hath been ordained unto all Israel by an everlasting decree, having the firstfruits and the tenths of mine increase, and that which was first shorn; and I gave them at the altar to the priests the sons of Aaron.
The tenth part of all mine increase I gave to the sons of Levi, who ministered at Jerusalem: and the second tenth part I sold away, and went, and spent it each year at Jerusalem:
and the third I gave unto them to whom it was meet, as Deborah my father’s mother had commanded me, because I was left an orphan by my father.
And when I became a man, I took to wife Anna of the seed of our own family, and of her I begat Tobias.
And when I was carried away captive to Nineveh, all my brethren and those that were of my kindred did eat of the bread of the Gentiles:
but I kept myself from eating,
because I remembered God with all my soul.
And the Most High gave me grace and
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beauty.
favour in the sight of Enemessar, and I was his purveyor.
And I went into Media, and left in trust with Gabael, the brother of Gabrias, at Rages of Media, ten talents of silver.
And when Enemessar was dead, Sennacherib his son reigned in his stead; and
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his highways were troubled.
in his time the highways were troubled, and I could no more go into Media.
And in the days of Enemessar I did many almsdeeds to my brethren: I gave my bread to the hungry,
and my garments to the naked: and if I saw any of my race dead, and cast forth
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Some ancient authorities read
behind.
on the wall of Ninevah, I buried him.
And if Sennacherib the king slew any, when he came fleeing from Judaea, I buried them privily; for in his wrath he slew many; and the bodies were sought for by the king, and were not found.
But one of the Ninevites went and shewed to the king concerning me, how that I buried them, and hid myself; and when I knew that I was sought for to be put to death, I withdrew myself for fear.
And all my goods were forcibly taken away, and there was nothing left unto me, save my wife Anna and my son Tobias.
And there passed not five and fifty days, before two of his sons slew him, and they fled into the mountains of Ararat. And
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That is,
Esar-haddon,
and so in ver. 22.
Sarchedonus his son reigned in his stead; and he appointed over all the accounts of his kingdom, and over all his affairs, Achiacharus my brother Anael’s son.
And Achiacharus made request for me, and I came to Nineveh. Now Achiacharus was cupbearer, and keeper of the signet, and steward, and overseer of the accounts: and Sarchedonus appointed him next unto himself: but he was my brother’s son.
Now when I was come home again, and my wife Anna was restored unto me, and my son Tobias, in the feast of Pentecost, which is the holy feast of the seven weeks, there was a good dinner prepared me, and I sat down to eat.
And I saw abundance of meat, and I said to my son, Go and bring what poor man soever thou shalt find of our brethren, who is mindful of the Lord; and lo, I tarry for thee.
And he came, and said, Father, one of our race is strangled, and is cast out in the marketplace.
And before I had tasted aught, I sprang up, and took him up into a chamber until the sun was set.
And I returned, and washed myself, and ate my bread in heaviness,
and remembered the prophecy of Amos, as he said,
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Amos viii. 10.Your feasts shall be turned into mourning,
And all your mirth into lamentation.
And I wept: and when the sun was set, I went and made a grave, and buried him.
And my neighbours mocked me, and said, He is no longer afraid to be put to death for this matter: and yet he fled away: and, lo, he burieth the dead again.
And the same night I returned from burying him, and slept by the wall of my courtyard, being polluted; and my face was uncovered:
and I knew not that there were sparrows in the wall; and, mine eyes being open, the sparrows muted warm dung into mine eyes, and white films came in mine eyes; and I went to the physicians, and they helped me not: but Achiacharus did nourish me,
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Some authorities read
until he went.
until I went into Elymais.
And my wife Anna did spin in the women’s chambers,
and did send the work back to the owners. And they on their part paid her wages, and gave her also besides a kid.
But when it came to my house, it began to cry, and I said unto her, From whence is this kid? is it stolen? render it to the owners; for it is not lawful to eat anything that is stolen.
But she said, It hath been given me for a gift more than the wages. And I did not believe her, and I bade her render it to the owners; and I was abashed at her. But she answered and said unto me, Where are thine alms and thy righteous deeds? behold,
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all things are known with thee.
thou and all thy works are known.
And I was grieved and wept, and prayed in sorrow, saying,
O Lord, thou art righteous, and all thy works and all thy ways are mercy and truth, and thou judgest true and righteous judgement for ever.
Remember me, and look on me; take not vengeance on me for my sins and mine ignorances, and
the sins
of my fathers, which sinned before thee:
for they disobeyed thy commandments; and thou gavest us for a spoil, and for captivity, and for death, and for a proverb of reproach to all the nations among whom we are dispersed.
And now many are thy judgments, true are they; that thou shouldest deal with me according to my sins and
the sins
of my fathers: because we did not keep thy commandments, for we walked not in truth before thee.
And now deal with me according to that which is pleasing in thy sight, command my spirit to be taken from me, that I may be released, and become earth: for it is profitable for me to die rather than to live, because I have heard false reproaches, and there is much sorrow in me: command that I be now released from my distress, and go to the everlasting place: turn not thy face away from me.
The same day it happened unto Sarah the daughter of Raguel in Ecbatana of Media, that she also was reproached by her father’s maidservants;
because that she had been given to seven husbands, and Asmodaeus the evil
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Gr.
demon.
spirit slew them, before they had lain with her. And they said unto her, Dost thou not know that thou stranglest thy husbands? thou hast had already seven husbands, and thou hast had no profit of any one of them.
Wherefore dost thou scourge us? if they be dead, go thy ways with them; let us never see of thee either son or daughter.
When she heard these things, she was grieved exceedingly, so that she thought to have hanged herself: and she said, I am the only daughter of my father; if I do this, it shall be a reproach unto him, and I shall bring down his old age with sorrow to
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Hades.
the grave.
And she prayed by the window, and said, Blessed art thou, O Lord my God, and blessed is thy holy and honourable name for ever: let all thy works praise thee for ever.
And now, Lord, I have set mine eyes and my face toward thee:
command that I be released from the earth, and that I no more hear reproach.
Thou knowest, Lord, that I am pure from all sin with man,
and that I never polluted my name, nor the name of my father, in the land of my captivity: I am the only daughter of my father, and he hath no child that shall be his heir, nor brother near him, nor son belonging to him, that I should keep myself for a wife unto him: seven husbands of mine are dead already; why should I live? And if it pleaseth thee not to slay me, command some regard to be had of me, and pity taken of me, and that I hear no more reproach.
And the prayer of both was heard before the glory of the great
God.
Raphael also was sent to heal them both, to scale away the white films from Tobit’s eyes, and to give Sarah the daughter of Raguel for a wife to Tobias the son of Tobit; and to bind Asmodaeus the evil
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Gr.
demon.
spirit; because it belonged to Tobias that he should inherit her. The selfsame time did Tobit return and enter into his house, and Sarah the daughter of Raguel came down from her upper chamber.
In that day Tobit remembered concerning the money which he had left in trust with Gabael in Rages of Media,
and he said in himself, I have asked for death; why do I not call my son Tobias, that I may shew to him
of the money
before I die?
And he called him, and said,
My child,
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Gr.
if.
when I die, bury me: and despise not thy mother; honour her all the days of thy life, and do that which is pleasing unto her, and grieve her not.
Remember, my child, that she hath seen many dangers for thee,
when thou wast
in her womb. When she is dead, bury her by me in one grave.
My child, be mindful of the Lord our God all thy days, and let not thy will be set to sin and to transgress his commandments: do righteousness all the days of thy life, and follow not the ways of unrighteousness.
For if thou doest the truth, thy doings shall prosperously succeed to thee, and to all them that do righteousness.
Give alms of thy substance; and when thou givest alms, let not thine eye be envious: turn not away thy face from any poor man, and the face of God shall not be turned away from thee.
As thy substance is, give alms of it according to thine abundance: if thou have little, be not afraid to give alms according to that little:
for thou layest up a good treasure for thyself against the day of necessity:
because alms delivereth from death, and suffereth not to come into darkness.
Alms is a good gift in the sight of the Most High for all that give it.
Beware, my child, of all whoredom, and take first a wife of the seed of thy fathers, and take not a strange wife, which is not of thy father’s tribe: for we are the sons of the prophets. Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, our fathers of old time, remember, my child, that they all took wives of their brethren, and were blessed in their children, and their seed shall inherit the land.
And now, my child, love thy brethren, and scorn not in thy heart thy brethren, and the sons and the daughters of thy people, to take a wife of them: for in scornfulness is destruction and much trouble, and in naughtiness is decay and great want: for naughtiness is the mother of famine.
Let not the wages of any man, which shall work for thee, tarry with thee, but render it unto him out of hand: and if thou serve God, recompense shall be made unto thee. Take heed to thyself, my child, in all thy works, and be discreet in all thy behaviour.
And what thou thyself hatest, do to no man. Drink not wine unto drunkenness, and let not drunkenness go with thee on thy way.
Give of thy bread to the hungry, and of thy garments to them that are naked: of all thine abundance give alms; and let not thine eye be envious when thou givest alms.
Pour out thy bread on the
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Or,
tomb
burial of the just, and give nothing to sinners.
Ask counsel of every man that is wise, and despise not any counsel that is profitable.
And bless the Lord thy God at all times, and ask of him that thy ways may be made straight, and that all thy paths and counsels may prosper: for every nation hath not counsel; but the Lord himself giveth all good things, and he humbleth whom he will, as he will. And now, my child, remember my commandments, and let them not be blotted out of thy mind.
And now I shew thee of the ten talents of silver, which I left in trust with Gabael the son of Gabrias at Rages of Media.
And fear not, my child, because we are made poor: thou hast much wealth, if thou fear God, and depart from all sin, and do that which is pleasing in his sight.
And Tobias answered and said unto him, Father, I will do all things, whatsoever thou hast commanded me:
but how shall I be able to receive the money, seeing I know him not?
And he gave him the handwriting, and said unto him, Seek thee a man which shall go with thee, and I will give him wages, whiles I yet live: and go and receive the money.
And he went to seek a man, and found Raphael which was an angel;
and he knew it not; and he said unto him, Can I go with thee to Rages of Media? and knowest thou the places well?
And the angel said unto him, I will go with thee, and I know the way well: and I have lodged with our brother Gabael.
And Tobias said unto him, Wait for me, and I will tell my father.
And he said unto him, Go, and tarry not. And he went in and said to his father, Behold, I have found one which will go with me. But he said, Call him unto me, that I may know of what tribe he is, and whether he be a trusty man to go with thee.
And he called him, and he came in, and they saluted one another.
And Tobit said unto him, Brother, of what tribe and of what family art thou? Shew me.
And he said unto him, Seekest thou a tribe and a family, or a hired man which shall go with thy son? And Tobit said unto him, I would know, brother, thy kindred and thy name.
And he said, I am Azarias, the son of Ananias the great, of thy brethren.
And he said unto him, Welcome, brother; and be not angry with me, because I sought to know thy tribe and family: and thou art my brother, of an honest and good lineage: for I knew Ananias and Jathan, the sons of Shemaiah the great, when we went together to Jerusalem to worship, and offered the firstborn, and the tenths of our increase; and they went not astray in the error of our brethren: my brother, thou art of a great stock.
But tell me, what wages shall I give thee? a drachma a day, and those things that be necessary for thee, as unto my son?
And moreover, if ye return safe and sound, I will add something to thy wages.
And so they consented. And he said to Tobias, Prepare thyself for the journey, and God prosper you. And his son prepared what was needful for the journey, and his father said unto him, Go thou with this man; but God, which dwelleth in heaven, shall prosper your journey; and may his angel go with you. And they both went forth to depart, and the young man’s dog with them.
But Anna his mother wept, and said to Tobit, Why hast thou sent away our child? is he not the staff of our hand, in going in and out before us?
Be not greedy to add money to money: but let it be as refuse in respect of our child.
For as the Lord hath given us to live, so doth it suffice us.
And Tobit said to her, Take no care, my sister; he shall return safe and sound, and thine eyes shall see him.
For a good angel shall go with him, and his journey shall be prospered, and he shall return safe and sound.
And she made an end of weeping.
Now as they went on their journey, they came at eventide to the river Tigris, and they lodged there.
But the young man went down to wash himself, and a fish leaped out of the river, and would have swallowed up the young man.
But the angel said unto him, Take hold on the fish. And the young man caught hold of the fish, and cast it up on the land.
And the angel said unto him, Cut the fish open, and take the heart and the liver and the gall, and put them up safely.
And the young man did as the angel commanded him; but they roasted the fish, and ate it. And they both went on their way, till they drew near to Ecbatana.
And the young man said to the angel, Brother Azarias, to what use is the heart and the liver and the gall of the fish?
And he said unto him, Touching the heart and the liver, if a
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Gr.
demon.
devil or an evil spirit trouble any, we must make a smoke thereof before the man or the woman, and the party shall be no more vexed.
But as for the gall,
it is good
to anoint a man that hath white films in his eyes, and he shall be healed.
But when they drew nigh unto Rages,
the angel said to the young man, Brother, to-day we shall lodge with Raguel, and he is thy kinsman; and he hath an only daughter, named Sarah. I will speak for her, that she should be given thee for a wife.
For to thee doth the inheritance of her appertain, and thou only art of her kindred:
and the maid is fair and wise. And now hear me, and I will speak to her father; and when we return from Rages we will celebrate the marriage: for I know that Raguel may in no wise marry her to another according to the law of Moses, or else he shall be liable to death, because it appertaineth unto thee to take the inheritance, rather than any other.
Then the young man said unto the angel, Brother Azarias, I have heard that this maid hath been given to seven men, and that they all perished in the bride-chamber.
And now I am the only son of my father, and I am afraid, lest I go in and die, even as those before me: for a
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demon,
and so in ver. 15, 17.
devil loveth her, which hurteth no man, but those which come unto her: and now I fear lest I die, and bring my father’s and my mother’s life to the grave with sorrow because of me: and they have no other son to bury them.
But the angel said unto him, Dost thou not remember the words which thy father commanded thee, that thou shouldest take a wife of thine own kindred? and now hear me, brother; for she shall be thy wife; and make thou no reckoning of the devil; for this night shall she be given thee to wife.
And
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if.
when thou shalt come into the bride-chamber, thou shalt take the ashes of incense, and shalt lay upon them some of the heart and liver of the fish, and shalt make a smoke
therewith:
and the devil shall smell it, and flee away, and never come again any more. But when thou goest nigh unto her, rise up both of you, and cry to God which is merciful, and he shall save you, and have mercy on you. Fear not, for she was prepared for thee from the beginning; and thou shalt save her, and she shall go with thee. And I suppose that thou shalt have children of her. And when Tobias heard these things, he loved her, and his soul clave to her exceedingly.
And they came to Ecbatana, and arrived at the house of Raguel. But Sarah met them; and she saluted them, and they her; and she brought them into the house.
And he said to Edna his wife, How like is the young man to Tobit my cousin.
And Raguel asked them, From whence are ye, brethren? And they said unto him, We are of the sons of Naphtali, which are captives in Nineveh.
And he said unto them, Know ye Tobit our brother? But they said, We know him. And he said unto them, Is he in good health?
But they said, He is both alive, and in good health: and Tobias said, He is my father.
And Raguel sprang up, and kissed him, and wept,
and blessed him, and said unto him, Thou art the son of an honest and good man. And when he had heard that Tobit had lost his sight, he was grieved, and wept;
and Edna his wife and Sarah his daughter wept. And they received them gladly; and they killed a ram of the flock, and set store of meat before them.
But Tobias said to Raphael, Brother Azarias, speak of those things of which thou didst talk in the way, and let the matter be finished.
And he communicated the thing to Raguel: and Raguel said to Tobias, Eat and drink, and make merry:
for it appertaineth unto thee to take my child. Howbeit I will shew thee the truth.
I have given my child to seven men, and whensoever they came in unto her, they died in the night. But for the present be merry. And Tobias said, I will taste nothing here, until ye make covenant and enter into covenant with me.
And Raguel said, Take her to thyself from henceforth according to the manner: thou art her brother, and she is thine: but the merciful God shall give all good success to you.
And he called his daughter Sarah, and took her by the hand, and gave her to be wife to Tobias, and said, Behold, take her to thyself after the law of Moses, and lead her away to thy father. And he blessed them;
And he called Edna his wife, and took a book, and wrote an instrument, and sealed it.
And they began to eat.
And Raguel called his wife Edna, and said unto her, Sister, prepare the other chamber, and bring her in thither.
And she did as he bade her, and brought her in thither: and she wept, and she received the tears of her daughter, and said unto her,
Be of good comfort, my child; the Lord of heaven and earth give thee
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Many ancient authorities read
joy.
favour for this thy sorrow: be of good comfort, my daughter.
And when they had finished their supper, they brought Tobias in unto her.
But as he went, he remembered the words of Raphael, and took the ashes of the incense, and put the heart and the liver of the fish thereupon, and made a smoke
therewith.
But when the
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demon.
devil smelled the smell, he fled into the uppermost parts of Egypt, and the angel bound him.
But after they were both shut in together, Tobias rose up from the bed, and said, Sister, arise, and let us pray that the Lord may have mercy on us.
And Tobias began to say, Blessed art thou, O God of our fathers, and blessed is thy holy and glorious name for ever; let the heavens bless thee, and all thy creatures.
Thou madest Adam, and gavest him Eve his wife for a helper and a stay: of them came the seed of men: thou didst say, it is not good that the man should be alone; let us make him a helper like unto him.
And now, O Lord, I take not this my sister for lust, but in truth: command that I may find mercy and grow old with her.
And she said with him, Amen. And they slept both that night.
And Raguel arose, and went and digged a grave,
saying, Lest he also should die.
And Raguel came into his house,
and said to Edna his wife, Send one of the maidservants, and let them see whether he be alive: but if not, that we may bury him, and no man know it.
So the maidservant opened the door, and went in, and found them both sleeping,
and came forth, and told them that he was alive.
And Raguel blessed God, saying,
Blessed art thou, O God, with all pure and holy blessing; and let thy saints bless thee, and all thy creatures; and let all thine angels and thine elect bless thee for ever.
Blessed art thou, because thou hast made me glad; and it hath not befallen me as I suspected; but thou hast dealt with us according to thy great mercy.
Blessed art thou, because thou hast had mercy on two that were the only begotten children of their parents: shew them mercy, O Lord; accomplish their life in health with gladness and mercy.
But he commanded his servants to fill the grave.
And he kept the wedding feast for them fourteen days.
And before the days of the wedding feast were finished, Raguel sware unto him, that he should not depart till the fourteen days of the wedding feast were fulfilled;
and that then he should take the half of his goods, and go in safety to his father; and the rest,
said he,
when I and my wife shall die.
And Tobias called Raphael, and said unto him,
Brother Azarias, take with thee a servant, and two camels, and go to Rages of Media to Gabael, and receive the money for me, and bring him to the wedding feast:
because Raguel hath sworn that I shall not depart;
and my father counteth the days; and if I tarry long, he will be sorely grieved.
And Raphael went on his way, and lodged with Gabael, and gave him the handwriting: but he brought forth the bags with their seals, and gave them to him.
And they rose up early in the morning together, and came to the wedding feast: and Tobias blessed his wife.
And Tobit his father made his count every day: and when the days of the journey were expired, and they came not,
he said,
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Many ancient authorities read
Are they perchance put to shame?
Is he perchance detained? or is Gabael perchance dead, and there is no man to give him the money?
And he was sorely grieved.
But his wife said unto him, The child hath perished, seeing he tarrieth long; and she began to bewail him, and said,
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Some authorities read
Woe is me.
I care for nothing, my child, since I have let thee go, the light of mine eyes.
And Tobit saith unto her, Hold thy peace, take no care; he is in good health.
And she said unto him, Hold thy peace, deceive me not; my child hath perished. And she went out every day into the way by which they went, and did eat no bread in the day-time, and ceased not whole nights to bewail her son Tobias, until the fourteen days of the wedding feast were expired, which Raguel had sworn that he should spend there.
But Tobias said unto Raguel, Send me away, for my father and my mother look no more to see me.
But his father in law said unto him, Abide with me, and I will send to thy father, and they shall declare unto him how things go with thee.
And Tobias saith, No; but send me away to my father.
But Raguel arose, and gave him Sarah his wife, and half his goods, servants and cattle and money;
and he blessed them, and sent them away, saying, The God of heaven shall prosper you, my children, before I die.
And he said to his daughter, Honour thy father and thy mother in law; they are now thy parents; let me hear a good report of thee. And he kissed her. And Edna said to Tobias, The Lord of heaven restore thee, dear brother, and grant to me that I may see thy children of my daughter Sarah, that I may rejoice before the Lord: and, behold, I commit my daughter unto thee in special trust: vex her not.
After these things Tobias also went his way, blessing God because he had prospered his journey; and he blessed Raguel and Edna his wife. And he went on his way till they drew near unto Nineveh.
And Raphael said to Tobias, Knowest thou not, brother, how thou didst leave thy father?
Let us run forward before thy wife, and prepare the house.
But take in thy hand the gall of the fish. And they went their way, and the dog went after them.
And Anna sat looking about toward the way for her son.
And she espied him coming, and said to his father, Behold, thy son cometh, and the man that went with him.
And Raphael said, I know, Tobias, that thy father will open his eyes.
Do thou therefore anoint his eyes with the gall, and being pricked therewith, he shall rub, and shall make the white films to fall away, and he shall see thee.
And Anna ran unto him, and fell upon the neck of her son, and said unto him, I have seen thee, my child; from henceforth I will die. And they wept both.
And Tobit went forth toward the door, and stumbled: but his son ran unto him,
and took hold of his father: and he strake the gall on his father’s eyes, saying, Be of good cheer, my father.
But when his eyes began to smart, he rubbed them;
and the white films scaled away from the corners of his eyes; and he saw his son, and fell upon his neck.
And he wept, and said, Blessed art thou, O God, and blessed is thy name for ever, and blessed are all thy holy angels;
for thou didst scourge, and didst have mercy on me: behold, I see my son Tobias. And his son went in rejoicing, and told his father the great things that had happened to him in Media.
And Tobit went out to meet his daughter in law at the gate of Nineveh, rejoicing, and blessing God: and they which saw him go marvelled, because he had received his sight.
And Tobit gave thanks before them, because God had shewed mercy on him. And when Tobit came near to Sarah his daughter in law, he blessed her, saying, Welcome, daughter: blessed is God which hath brought thee unto us, and
blessed are
thy father and thy mother. And there was joy to all his brethren which were at Nineveh.
And Achiacharus, and Nasbas his brother’s son, came:
and Tobias’ wedding feast was kept seven days with great gladness.
And Tobit called his son Tobias, and said unto him, See, my child, that the man which went with thee have his wages, and thou must give him more.
And he said unto him, Father, it is no harm to me to give him the half of those things which I have brought:
for he hath led me for thee in safety, and he cured my wife, and brought my money, and likewise cured thee.
And the old man said, It is due unto him.
And he called the angel, and said unto him, Take the half of all that ye have brought.
Then he called them both privily, and said unto them,
Bless God, and give him thanks, and magnify him, and give him thanks in the sight of all that live, for the things which he hath done with you. It is good to bless God and exalt his name, shewing forth with honour the works of God; and be not slack to give him thanks.
It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but to reveal gloriously the works of God. Do good, and evil shall not find you.
Good is prayer with fasting and alms and righteousness. A little with righteousness is better than much with unrighteousness. It is better to give alms than to lay up gold:
alms doth deliver from death, and it shall purge away all sin. They that do alms and righteousness shall be filled with life;
but they that sin are enemies to their own life.
Surely I will keep close nothing from you. I have said, It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but to reveal gloriously the works of God.
And now, when thou didst pray, and Sarah thy daughter in law, I did bring the memorial of your prayer before the Holy One: and when thou didst bury the dead, I was with thee likewise.
And when thou didst not delay to rise up, and leave thy dinner, that thou mightest go and cover the dead, thy good deed was not hid from me: but I was with thee.
And now God did send me to heal thee and Sarah thy daughter in law.
I am Raphael, one of the seven holy angels, which present the prayers of the saints, and go in before the glory of the Holy One.
And they were both troubled, and fell upon their faces; for they were afraid.
And he said unto them, Be not afraid, ye shall have peace; but bless God for ever.
For not of any favour of mine, but by the will of your God I came; wherefore bless him for ever.
All these days did I appear unto you; and I did neither eat nor drink, but ye saw a vision.
And now give God thanks: because I ascend to him that sent me: and write in a book all the things which have been done.
And they rose up, and saw him no more.
And they confessed the great and wonderful works of God, and how the angel of the Lord had appeared unto them.
And Tobit wrote a prayer for rejoicing, and said,
Blessed is God that liveth for ever,
And
blessed is
his kingdom.
For he scourgeth, and sheweth mercy:
He leadeth down to
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the grave, and bringeth up again:
And there is none that shall escape his hand.
Give thanks unto him before the Gentiles, ye children of Israel:
For he hath scattered us among them.
There declare his greatness,
And extol him before all the living:
Because he is our Lord,
And God is our Father for ever.
And he will scourge us for our iniquities, and will again shew mercy,
And will gather us out of all the nations among whom ye are scattered.
If ye turn to him with your whole heart and with your whole soul,
To do truth before him,
Then will he turn unto you,
And will not hide his face from you.
And see what he will do with you,
And give him thanks with your whole mouth,
And bless the Lord of righteousness,
And exalt the everlasting King.
I in the land of my captivity give him thanks,
And shew his strength and majesty to a nation of sinners.
Turn, ye sinners, and do righteousness before him:
Who can tell if he will accept you and have mercy on you?
I exalt my God,
And my soul
doth exalt
the King of heaven,
And it shall rejoice in his greatness.
Let all men speak, and let them give him thanks in Jerusalem.
O Jerusalem, the holy city,
He will scourge thee for the works of thy sons,
And will again have mercy on the sons of the righteous.
Give thanks to the Lord with goodness,
And bless the everlasting King,
That his tabernacle may be builded in thee again with joy,
And that he may make glad in thee those that are captives,
And love in thee for ever those that are miserable.
Many nations shall come from far to the name of the Lord God
With gifts in their hands, even gifts to the King of heaven;
Generations of generations shall praise thee,
And sing songs of rejoicing.
Cursed are all they that hate thee;
Blessed shall be all they that love thee for ever.
Rejoice and be exceeding glad for the sons of the righteous:
For they shall be gathered together and shall bless the Lord of the righteous.
O blessed are they that love thee;
They shall rejoice for thy peace:
Blessed are all they that sorrowed for all thy scourges:
Because they shall rejoice for thee,
When they have seen all thy glory;
And they shall be made glad for ever.
Let my soul bless God the great King.
For Jerusalem shall be builded with sapphires and emeralds and precious stones;
Thy walls and towers and battlements with pure gold.
And the streets of Jerusalem shall be paved with beryl and carbuncle and stones of Ophir.
And all her streets shall say, Hallelujah, and give praise,
Saying, Blessed is God, which hath exalted
thee
for ever.
And Tobit made an end of giving thanks.
And he was eight and fifty years old when he lost his sight; and after eight years he received it again: and he gave alms, and he feared the Lord God more and more, and gave thanks unto him.
Now he grew very old; and he called his son, and the six sons of his son, and said unto him,
My child, take thy sons: behold, I am grown old, and am ready to depart out of this life.
Go into Media, my child, for I surely believe all the things which Jonah the prophet spake of Nineveh, that it shall be overthrown, but in Media there shall rather be peace for a season; and that our brethren shall be scattered in the earth from the good land; and Jerusalem shall be desolate, and the house of God in it shall be burned up, and shall be desolate for a time;
and God shall again have mercy on them, and bring them back into the land, and they shall build the house, but not like to the former
house,
until the times of that age be fulfilled; and afterward they shall return from the places of their captivity, and build up Jerusalem with honour, and the house of God shall be built in it for ever with a glorious building, even as the prophets spake concerning it.
And all the nations shall turn to fear the Lord God truly, and shall bury their idols.
And all the nations shall bless the Lord, and his people shall give thanks unto God, and the Lord shall exalt his people; and all they that love the Lord God in truth and righteousness shall rejoice, shewing mercy to our brethren.
And now, my child, depart from Nineveh, because those things which the prophet Jonah spake shall surely come to pass.
But keep thou the law and the ordinances, and shew thyself merciful and righteous, that it may be well with thee.
And bury me decently, and thy mother with me; and dwell ye no longer at Nineveh. See, my child, what Aman did to Achiacharus that nourished him, how out of light he brought him into darkness, and all the recompense that he made him: and Achiacharus was saved, but the other had his recompense, and he went down into darkness. Manasses gave alms, and escaped the snare of death which he set for him: but Aman fell into the snare, and perished.
And now, my children, consider what alms doeth, and how righteousness doth deliver.
And while he was saying these things, he gave up the ghost in the bed; but he was a hundred and eight and fifty years old; and he buried him magnificently.
And when Anna died, he buried her with his father. But Tobias departed with his wife and his sons to Ecbatana unto Raguel his father in law,
and he grew old in honour, and he buried his father and mother in law magnificently, and he inherited their substance, and his father Tobit’s.
And he died at Ecbatana of Media, being a hundred and seven and twenty years old.
And before he died he heard of the destruction of Nineveh, which Nebuchadnezzar and Ahasuerus took captive; and before his death he rejoiced over Nineveh.
Judith, Revised Version
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IN the twelfth year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, who reigned over the Assyrians in Nineveh, the great city; in the days of Arphaxad, who reigned over the Medes in Ecbatana,
and built at Ecbatana and round about it walls of hewn stones three cubits broad and six cubits long, and made the height of the wall seventy cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty cubits;
and set the towers thereof at the gates thereof, a hundred cubits
high,
and the breadth thereof in the foundation threescore cubits;
and made the gates thereof, even gates that were raised to the height of seventy cubits, and the breadth of them forty cubits, for the going forth of his mighty hosts, and the setting in array of his footmen:
even in those days king Nebuchadnezzar made war with king Arphaxad in the great plain: this plain is in the borders of Ragau.
And there came to meet him all that dwelt in the hill country, and all that dwelt by Euphrates, and Tigris, and Hydaspes, and in the plain of Arioch the king of the Elymaeans; and many nations of the sons of Chelod assembled themselves to the battle.
And Nebuchadnezzar king of the Assyrians sent unto all that dwelt in Persia, and to all that dwelt westward, to those that dwelt in Cilicia and Damascus and Libanus and Antilibanus, and to all that dwelt over against the sea coast,
and to those among the nations that were of Carmel and Gilead, and to the higher Galilee and the great plain of Esdraelon,
and to all that were in Samaria and the cities thereof, and beyond Jordan unto Jerusalem, and Betane, and Chellus, and Kadesh, and the river of Egypt, and Tahpanhes, and Rameses, and all the land of Goshen,
until thou comest above Tanis and Memphis, and to all that dwelt in Egypt, until thou comest to the borders of Ethiopia.
And all they that dwelt in all the land made light of the commandment of Nebuchadnezzar king of the Assyrians, and went not with him to the war; for they were not afraid of him, but he was before them as one man; and they turned away his messengers from their presence without effect, and with disgrace.
And Nebuchadnezzar was exceeding wroth with all this land, and he sware by his throne and kingdom, that he would surely be avenged upon all the coasts of Cilicia and Damascus and Syria, that he would slay with his sword all the inhabitants of the land of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and all Judaea, and all that were in Egypt, until thou comest to the borders of the two seas.
And he set the battle in array with his host against king Arphaxad in the seventeenth year; and he prevailed in his battle, and turned to flight all the host of Arphaxad, and all his horse, and all his chariots;
and he became master of his cities, and he came even unto Ecbatana, and took the towers, and spoiled the streets thereof, and turned the beauty thereof into shame.
And he took Arphaxad in the mountains of Ragau, and smote him through with his darts, and destroyed him utterly, unto this day.
And he returned with them to Nineveh, he and all his company of sundry nations, an exceeding great multitude of men of war, and there he took his ease and banqueted, he and his host, a hundred and twenty days.
And in the eighteenth year, the two and twentieth day of the first month, there was talk in the house of Nebuchadnezzar king of the Assyrians, that he should be avenged on all the land, even as he spake.
And he called together all his servants, and all his great men, and communicated with them his secret counsel, and concluded the afflicting of all the land out of his own mouth.
And they decreed to destroy all flesh which followed not the word of his mouth.
And it came to pass, when he had ended his counsel, Nebuchadnezzar king of the Assyrians called Holofernes the chief captain of his host, which was next after himself, and said unto him,
Thus saith the great king, the lord of all the earth, Behold, thou shalt go forth from my presence, and take with thee men that trust in their strength, unto a hundred and twenty thousand footmen; and the number of horses with their riders twelve thousand:
and thou shalt go forth against all the west country, because they disobeyed the commandment of my mouth.
And thou shalt declare unto them, that they prepare earth and water; because I will go forth in my wrath against them, and will cover the whole face of the earth with the feet of my host, and I will give them for a spoil unto them:
and their slain shall fill their valleys and brooks, and the river shall be filled with their dead, till it overflow:
and I will lead them captives to the utmost parts of all the earth.
But thou shalt go forth, and take beforehand for me all their coasts; and
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they shall yield...and thou shalt reserve. if they shall yield themselves unto thee, then shalt thou reserve them for me till the day of their reproof.
But as for them that are disobedient, thine eye shall not spare; but thou shalt give them up to be slain and to be spoiled in all thy land.
For as I live, and by the power of my kingdom, I have spoken, and I will do this with my hand.
And thou, moreover, shalt not transgress aught of the commandments of thy lord, but thou shalt surely accomplish them, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt not defer to do them.
And Holofernes went forth from the presence of his lord, and called all the governors and the captains and officers of the host of Asshur;
and he numbered chosen men for the battle, as his lord had commanded him, unto a hundred and twenty thousand, and twelve thousand archers on horseback;
and he ranged them, as a great multitude is ordered for the war.
And he took camels and asses and mules for their baggage, an exceeding great multitude; and sheep and oxen and goats without number for their provision;
and great store of victual for every man, and exceeding much gold and silver out of the king’s house.
And he went forth, he and all his host, on their journey, to go before king Nebuchadnezzar, and to cover all the face of the earth westward with their chariots and horsemen and chosen footmen.
And a great company of sundry nations went forth with them like locusts, and like the sand of the earth: for they could not be numbered by reason of their multitude.
And they departed out of Nineveh three days’ journey toward the plain of Bectileth, and encamped from Bectileth near the mountain which is at the left hand of the upper Cilicia.
And he took all his host, his footmen and horsemen and chariots, and went away from thence into the hill country,
and destroyed Put and Lud, and spoiled all the children of Rasses, and the children of Ishmael, which were over against the wilderness to the south of the land of the Chellians.
And he went over Euphrates, and went through Mesopotamia, and brake down all the high cities that were upon the river Arbonai, until thou comest to the sea.
And he took possession of the borders of Cilicia, and slew all that resisted him, and came unto the borders of Japheth, which were toward the south, over against Arabia.
And he compassed about all the children of Midian, and set on fire their tents, and spoiled their sheepcotes.
And he went down into the plain of Damascus in the days of wheat harvest, and set on fire all their fields, and utterly destroyed their flocks and herds, and spoiled their cities, and laid their plains waste, and smote all their young men with the edge of the sword.
And the fear and the dread of him fell upon them that dwelt on the sea coast, upon them that were in Sidon and Tyre, and them that dwelt in Sur and Ocina, and all that dwelt in Jemnaan; and they that dwelt in Azotus and Ascalon feared him exceedingly.
And they sent unto him messengers with words of peace, saying,
Behold, we the servants of Nebuchadnezzar the great king lie before thee: use us as it is pleasing in thy sight.
Behold, our dwellings, and all our country, and all our fields of wheat, and our flocks and herds, and all the sheepcotes of our tents, lie before thy face: use them as it may please thee.
Behold, even our cities and they that dwell in them are thy servants: come and deal with them as it is good in thine eyes.
And the men came to Holofernes, and declared unto him according to these words.
And he came down toward the sea coast, he and his host, and set garrisons in the high cities, and took out of them chosen men for allies.
And they received him, they and all the country round about them, with garlands and dances and timbrels.
And he cast down all their borders, and cut down their groves: and it had been given unto him to destroy all the gods of the land, that all the nations should worship Nebuchadnezzar only, and that all their tongues and their tribes should call upon him as god.
And he came towards Esdraelon nigh unto Dotaea, which is over against the great ridge of Judaea.
And he encamped between Geba and Scythopolis, and he was there a whole month, that he might gather together all the baggage of his host.
And the children of Israel that dwelt in Judaea heard all that Holofernes the chief captain of Nebuchadnezzar king of the Assyrians had done to the nations, and after what manner he had spoiled all their temples, and destroyed them utterly.
And they were exceedingly afraid before him, and were troubled for Jerusalem, and for the temple of the Lord their God:
because they were newly come up from the captivity, and all the people of Judaea were lately gathered together; and the vessels, and the altar, and the house, were sanctified after the profanation.
And they sent into every coast of Samaria, and to Konae, and to Beth-horon, and Belmaim, and Jericho, and to Choba, and Aesora, and to the valley of Salem;
and they possessed themselves beforehand of all the tops of the high mountains, and fortified the villages that were in them, and laid up victual for the provision of war: for their fields were newly reaped.
And Joakim the high priest, which was in those days at Jerusalem, wrote to them that dwelt in Bethulia, and Betomesthaim, which is over against Esdraelon toward the plain that is nigh unto Dothaim,
charging them to seize upon the ascents of the hill country; because by them was the entrance into Judaea, and it was easy to stop them from approaching, inasmuch as the approach was narrow,
with space
for two men at the most.
And the children of Israel did as Joakim the high priest had commanded them, and the senate of all the people of Israel, which dwelt at Jerusalem.
And every man of Israel cried to God with great earnestness, and with great earnestness did they humble their souls.
They, and their wives, and their babes, and their cattle, and every sojourner and hireling and servant bought with their money, put sackcloth upon their loins.
And every man and woman of Israel, and the little children, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, fell before the temple, and cast ashes upon their heads, and spread out their sackcloth before the Lord; and they put sackcloth about the altar:
and they cried to the God of Israel earnestly with one consent, that he would not give their babes for a prey, and their wives for a spoil, and the cities of their inheritance to destruction, and the sanctuary to profanation and reproach, for the nations to rejoice at.
And the Lord heard their voice, and looked upon their affliction: and the people continued fasting many days in all Judaea and Jerusalem before the sanctuary of the Lord Almighty.
And Joakim the high priest, and all the priests that stood before the Lord, and they that ministered unto the Lord, had their loins girt about with sackcloth, and offered the continual burnt offering, and the vows and the free gifts of the people;
and they had ashes on their mitres: and they cried unto the Lord with all their power, that he would look upon all the house of Israel for good.
And it was told Holofernes, the chief captain of the host of Asshur, that the children of Israel had prepared for war, and had shut up the passages of the hill country, and had fortified all the tops of the high hills, and had laid impediments in the plains:
and he was exceeding wroth, and he called all the princes of Moab, and the captains of Ammon, and all the governors of the sea coast,
and he said unto them, Tell me now, ye sons of Canaan, who is this people, that dwelleth in the hill country, and what are the cities that they inhabit, and what is the multitude of their host, and wherein is their power and their strength, and what king is set over them, to be the leader of their army;
and why have they turned their backs, that they should not come and meet me, more than all that dwell in the west.
And Achior, the leader of all the children of Ammon, said unto him,
Let my lord now hear a word from the mouth of thy servant, and I will tell thee the truth concerning this people, which dwelleth in this hill country, nigh unto the place where thou dwellest: and there shall no lie come out of the mouth of thy servant.
This people are descended of the Chaldeans:
and they sojourned heretofore in Mesopotamia, because they were not minded to follow the gods of their fathers, which were in the land of the Chaldeans.
And they departed from the way of their parents, and worshipped the God of heaven, the God whom they knew: and they cast them out from the face of their gods, and they fled into Mesopotamia, and sojourned there many days.
And their God commanded them to depart from the place where they sojourned, and to go into the land of Canaan: and they dwelt there, and were increased with gold and silver, and with exceeding much cattle.
And they went down into Egypt, for a famine covered all the land of Canaan; and there they sojourned, until they were grown up; and they became there a great multitude, so that one could not number their nation.
And the king of Egypt rose up against them, and dealt subtilly with them,
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and he brought them low with clay and brick, &c.
and brought them low, making them to labour in brick, and made them slaves.
And they cried unto their God, and he smote all the land of Egypt with incurable plagues: and the Egyptians cast them out of their sight.
And God dried up the Red sea before them,
and brought them into the way of Sinai, and Kadesh-Barnea, and they cast out all that dwelt in the wilderness.
And they dwelt in the land of the Amorites, and they destroyed by their strength all them of Heshbon, and passing over Jordan they possessed all the hill country.
And they cast out before them the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Jebusite, and the Shechemite, and all the Girgashites, and they dwelt in that country many days.
And whilst they sinned not before their God, they prospered, because God that hateth iniquity was with them.
But when they departed from the way which he appointed them, they were destroyed in many battles very sore, and were led captives into a land that was not theirs, and the temple of their God was cast to the ground, and their cities were taken by their adversaries.
And now they are returned to their God, and are come up from the dispersion where they were dispersed, and have possessed Jerusalem, where their sanctuary is, and are seated in the hill country: for it was desolate.
And now, my lord and master, if there is any error in this people, and they sin against their God, we will consider what this thing is wherein they stumble, and we will go up and overcome them.
But if there is no lawlessness in their nation, let my lord now pass by, lest their Lord defend them, and their God be for them, and we shall be a reproach before all the earth.
And it came to pass, when Achior had finished speaking these words, all the people that compassed the tent and stood round about it murmured; and the great men of Holofernes, and all that dwelt by the sea side, and in Moab, spake that he should kill him.
For, said they,
we will not be afraid of the children of Israel: for, lo, it is a people that hath no power nor might to make the battle strong.
Wherefore now we will go up, and they shall be a prey to be devoured of all thine army, lord Holofernes.
And when the tumult of the men that were about the council was ceased, Holofernes the chief captain of the host of Asshur said unto Achior and to all the children of
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Ammon.
Compare ver. 5.
Moab before all the people of the aliens,
And who art thou, Achior, and the hirelings of
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Ammon.
Compare ver. 5.
Ephraim, that thou hast prophesied among us as to-day, and hast said, that we should not make war with the race of Israel, because their God will defend them? And who is God but Nebuchadnezzar?
He shall send forth his might, and shall destroy them from the face of the earth, and their God shall not deliver them: but we his servants shall smite them as one man; and they shall not sustain the might of our horses.
For with them we shall burn them up, and their mountains shall be drunken with their blood, and their plains shall be filled with their dead bodies, and their footsteps shall not stand before us, but they shall surely perish, saith king Nebuchadnezzar, lord of all the earth: for he said, The words that
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he hath spoken.
I have spoken shall not be in vain.
But thou, Achior, hireling of Ammon, which hast spoken these words in the day of thine iniquity, shalt see my face no more from this day, until I shall be avenged of the race of those that came out of Egypt.
And then shall the sword of mine army, and the multitude of them that serve me, pass through thy sides, and thou shalt fall among their slain, when I shall return.
And my servants shall bring thee back into the hill country, and shall set thee in one of the cities of the ascents:
and thou shalt not perish, till thou be destroyed with them.
And if thou hopest in thy heart that they shall not be taken, let not thy countenance fall. I have spoken it, and none of my words shall fall to the ground.
And Holofernes commanded his servants, that waited in his tent, to take Achior, and bring him back to Bethulia, and deliver him into the hands of the children of Israel.
And his servants took him, and brought him out of the camp into the plain, and they removed from the midst of the plain country into the hill country, and came unto the fountains that were under Bethulia.
And when the men of the city saw them on the top of the hill, they took up their weapons, and went out of the city against them to the top of the hill: and every man that used a sling kept them from coming up, and cast stones against them.
And they gat them privily under the hill, and bound Achior, and cast him down, and left him at the foot of the hill, and went away unto their lord.
But the children of Israel descended from their city, and came upon him, and loosed him, and led him away into Bethulia, and presented him to the rulers of their city;
which were in those days Ozias the son of Micah, of the tribe of Simeon, and Chabris the son of Gothoniel, and Charmis the son of Melchiel.
And they called together all the elders of the city; and all their young men ran together, and their women, to the assembly; and they set Achior in the midst of all their people. And Ozias asked him of that which had happened:
and he answered and declared unto them the words of the council of Holofernes, and all the words that he had spoken in the midst of the princes of the children of Asshur, and all the great words that Holofernes had spoken against the house of Israel.
And the people fell down and worshipped God, and cried, saying,
O Lord God of heaven, behold their arrogance, and pity the low estate of our race, and look upon the face of those that are sanctified unto thee this day.
And they comforted Achior, and praised him exceedingly.
And Ozias took him out of the assembly into his house, and made a feast to the elders; and they called on the God of Israel for help all that night.
But the next day Holofernes gave command to all his army, and to all his people which were come to be his allies, that they should remove their camp toward Bethulia, and take aforehand the ascents of the hill country, and make war against the children of Israel.
And every mighty man of them removed that day, and the host of their men of war was a hundred and seventy thousand footmen, and twelve thousand horsemen, beside the baggage, and the men that were afoot among them, an exceeding great multitude.
And they encamped in the valley near unto Bethulia, by the fountain, and they spread themselves in breadth over Dothaim even to Belmaim, and in length from Bethulia unto Cyamon, which is over against Esdraelon.
But the children of Israel, when they saw the multitude of them, were troubled exceedingly, and said every one to his neighbour, Now shall these men lick up the face of all the earth; and neither the high mountains, nor the valleys, nor the hills, shall be able to bear their weight.
And every man took up his weapons of war, and when they had kindled fires upon their towers, they remained and watched all that night.
But on the second day Holofernes led out all his horse in the sight of the children of Israel which were in Bethulia,
and viewed the ascents to their city, and searched out the fountains of the waters, and seized upon them, and set garrisons of men of war over them, and himself departed to his people.
And there came unto him all the rulers of the children of Esau, and all the leaders of the people of Moab, and the captains of the sea coast, and said,
Let our lord now hear a word, that there be not an overthrow in thy host.
For this people of the children of Israel do not trust in their spears, but in the height of the mountains wherein they dwell, for it is not easy to come up to the tops of their mountains.
And now, my lord, fight not against them as men fight who join battle, and there shall not so much as one man of thy people perish.
Remain in thy camp, and keep safe every man of thy host, and let thy servants get possession of the fountain of water, which issueth forth of the foot of the mountain:
because all the inhabitants of Bethulia have their water thence; and thirst shall kill them, and they shall give up their city: and we and our people will go up to the tops of the mountains that are near, and will encamp upon them, to watch that not one man go out of the city.
And they shall be consumed with famine, they and their wives and their children, and before the sword come against them they shall be laid low in the streets where they dwell.
And thou shalt render them an evil reward; because they rebelled, and met not thy face in peace.
And their words were pleasing in the sight of Holofernes and in the sight of all his servants; and he appointed to do as they had spoken.
And the army of the children of Ammon removed, and with them five thousand of the children of Asshur, and they encamped in the valley, and seized upon the waters and the fountains of the waters of the children of Israel.
And the children of Esau went up with the children of Ammon, and encamped in the hill country over against Dothaim: and they sent some of them toward the south, and toward the east, over against Ekrebel, which is near unto Chusi, that is upon the brook Mochmur; and the rest of the army of the Assyrians encamped in the plain, and covered all the face of the land; and their tents and baggage were pitched upon it in a great crowd, and they were an exceeding great multitude.
And the children of Israel cried unto the Lord their God, for their spirit fainted; for all their enemies had compassed them round about, and there was no way to escape out from among them.
And all the army of Asshur remained about them, their footmen and their chariots and their horsemen, four and thirty days; and all their vessels of water failed all the inhabitants of Bethulia.
And the cisterns were emptied, and they had not water to drink their fill for one day: for they gave them drink by measure.
And their young children were out of heart, and the women and the young men fainted for thirst, and they fell down in the streets of the city, and in the passages of the gates, and there was no longer any strength in them.
And all the people were gathered together against Ozias, and against the rulers of the city, the young men and the women and the children, and they cried with a loud voice, and said before all the elders,
God be judge between you and us: because ye have done us great wrong, in that ye have not spoken words of peace with the children of Asshur.
And now we have no helper: but God hath sold us into their hands, that we should be laid low before them with thirst and great destruction.
And now call them unto you, and deliver up the whole city for a prey to the people of Holofernes, and to all his host.
For it is better for us to be made a spoil unto them: for we shall be servants, and our souls shall live, and we shall not see the death of our babes before our eyes, and our wives and our children fainting in death.
We take to witness against you the heaven and the earth, and our God and the Lord of our fathers, which punisheth us according to our sins and the sins of our fathers, that he do not according as we have said this day.
And there was great weeping of all with one consent in the midst of the assembly; and they cried unto the Lord God with a loud voice.
And Ozias said to them, Brethren, be of good courage, let us yet endure five days, in the which space the Lord our God shall turn his mercy toward us; for he will not forsake us utterly.
But if these days pass, and there come no help unto us, I will do according to your words.
And he dispersed the people, every man to his own camp; and they went away unto the walls and towers of their city; and he sent the women and children into their houses: and they were brought very low in the city.
And in those days Judith heard thereof, the daughter of Merari, the son of Ox, the son of Joseph, the son of Oziel, the son of Elkiah, the son of Ananias, the son of Gideon, the son of Raphaim, the son of Ahitub, the son of Elihu, the son of Eliab, the son of Nathanael, the son of Salamiel, the son of Salasadai, the son of Israel.
And her husband was Manasses, of her tribe and of her family, and he died in the days of barley harvest.
For he stood over them that bound sheaves in the field, and the heat came upon his head, and he fell on his bed, and died in his city Bethulia: and they buried him with his fathers in the field which is between Dothaim and Balamon.
And Judith was a widow in her house three years and four months.
And she made her a tent upon the roof of her house, and put on sackcloth upon her loins; and the garments of her widowhood were upon her.
And she fasted all the days of her widowhood, save the eves of the sabbaths, and the sabbaths, and the eves of the new moons, and the new moons, and the feasts and joyful days of the house of Israel.
And she was of a goodly countenance, and exceeding beautiful to behold: and her husband Manasses had left her gold, and silver, and menservants, and maidservants, and cattle, and lands; and she remained upon them.
And there was none that gave her an evil word; for she feared God exceedingly.
And she heard the evil words of the people against the governor, because they fainted for lack of water; and Judith heard all the words that Ozias spake unto them, how he sware to them that he would deliver the city unto the Assyrians after five days.
And she sent her maid, that was over all things that she had, to call Ozias and Chabris and Charmis, the elders of her city.
And they came unto her, and she said unto them,
Hear me now, O ye rulers of the inhabitants of Bethulia: for your word that ye have spoken before the people this day is not right, and ye have set the oath which ye have pronounced between God and you, and have promised to deliver the city to our enemies, unless within these days the Lord turn to help you.
And now who are ye that have tempted God this day, and stand instead of God among the children of men?
And now try the Lord Almighty, and ye shall never know anything.
For ye shall not find the depth of the heart of man, and ye shall not perceive the things that he thinketh: and how shall ye search out God, which hath made all these things, and know his mind, and comprehend his purpose? Nay, my brethren, provoke not the Lord our God to anger.
For if he be not minded to help us within these five days, he hath power to defend us in such time as he will, or to destroy us before the face of our enemies.
But do not ye pledge the counsels of the Lord our God: for God is not as man, that he should be threatened; neither as the son of man, that he should be turned by intreaty.
Wherefore let us wait for the salvation that cometh from him, and call upon him to help us, and he will hear our voice, if it please him.
For there arose none in our age, neither is there any of us to-day, tribe, or kindred, or family, or city, which worship gods made with hands, as it was in the former days;
for the which cause our fathers were given to the sword, and for a spoil, and fell with a great fall before our enemies.
But we know none other god beside him, wherefore we hope that he will not despise us, nor any of our race.
For if we be taken so, all Judaea shall sit upon the ground, and our sanctuary shall be spoiled; and of our blood shall he require the profanation thereof.
And the slaughter of our brethren, and the captivity of the land, and the desolation of our inheritance, shall he turn upon our heads among the Gentiles, wheresoever we shall be in bondage; and we shall be an offence and a reproach before them that take us for a possession.
For our bondage shall not be ordered to favour: but the Lord our God shall turn it to dishonour.
And now, brethren, let us shew an example to our brethren, because their soul hangeth upon us, and the sanctuary and the house and the altar rest upon us.
Besides all this let us give thanks to the Lord our God, which trieth us, even as he did our fathers also.
Remember all the things which he did to Abraham, and all the things in which he tried Isaac, and all the things which happened to Jacob in Mesopotamia of Syria, when he kept the sheep of Laban his mother’s brother.
For he hath not tried us in the fire, as he did them, to search out their hearts, neither hath he taken vengeance on us; but the Lord doth scourge them that come near unto him, to admonish them.
And Ozias said to her, All that thou hast spoken hast thou spoken with a good heart, and there is none that shall gainsay thy words.
For this is not the first day wherein thy wisdom is manifested; but from the beginning of thy days all the people have known thine understanding, because the disposition of thy heart is good.
But the people were exceeding thirsty, and compelled us to do as we spake to them, and to bring an oath upon ourselves, which we will not break.
And now pray thou for us, because thou art a godly woman, and the Lord shall send us rain to fill our cisterns, and we shall faint no more.
And Judith said unto them, Hear me, and I will do a thing, which shall go down to all generations among the children of our race.
Ye shall stand at the gate this night, and I will go forth with my maid: and, within the days after which ye said that ye would deliver the city to our enemies, the Lord shall visit Israel by my hand.
But ye shall not inquire of mine act: for I will not declare it unto you, till the things be finished that I do.
And Ozias and the rulers said unto her, Go in peace, and the Lord God be before thee, to take vengeance on our enemies.
And they returned from the tent, and went to their stations.
But Judith fell upon her face, and put ashes upon her head, and uncovered the sackcloth wherewith she was clothed; and the incense of that evening was now being offered at Jerusalem in the house of God, and Judith cried unto the Lord with a loud voice, and said,
O Lord God of my father Simeon, into whose hand thou gavest a sword to take vengeance of the strangers, who loosened the girdle of a virgin to defile her, and uncovered the thigh to her shame, and profaned the womb to her reproach; for thou saidst, It shall not be so; and they did so:
wherefore thou gavest their rulers to be slain, and their bed,
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which was ashamed for their deceit that they wrought.
which was ashamed for her that was deceived, to be dyed in blood, and smotest the servants with their lords, and the lords upon their thrones;
and gavest their wives for a prey, and their daughters to be captives, and all their spoils to be divided among thy dear children; which were moved with zeal for thee, and abhorred the pollution of their blood, and called upon thee for aid: O God, O my God, hear me also that am a widow.
For thou wroughtest the things that were before those things, and those things, and such as ensued after; and thou didst devise the things which are now, and the things which are to come: and the things which thou didst devise came to pass;
yea, the things which thou didst determine stood before thee, and said, Lo, we are here: for all thy ways are prepared, and thy judgement is with foreknowledge.
For, behold, the Assyrians are multiplied in their power; they are exalted with horse and rider; they have gloried in the
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strength of their footmen; they have trusted in shield and spear and bow and sling; and they know not that thou art the Lord that breaketh the battles: the Lord is thy name.
Dash thou down their strength in thy power, and bring down their force in thy wrath: for they have purposed to profane thy sanctuary, and to defile the tabernacle where thy glorious name resteth, and to cast down with the sword the horn of thine altar.
Look upon their pride, and send thy wrath upon their heads: give into my hand, which am a widow, the might that I have conceived.
Smite by the deceit of my lips the servant with the prince, and the prince with his servant: break down their stateliness by the hand of a woman.
For thy power standeth not in multitude, nor thy might in strong men: but thou art a God of the afflicted, thou art a helper of the
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oppressed, an upholder of the weak, a protector of the forlorn, a saviour of them that are without hope.
Yea, yea, God of my father, and God of the inheritance of Israel, Lord of the heavens and of the earth. Creator of the waters, King
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of every creature, hear thou my prayer:
and make my speech and deceit to be their wound and stripe, who have purposed hard things against thy covenant, and thy hallowed house, and the top of Sion, and the house of the possession of thy children.
And make every nation and tribe of thine to know that thou art God, the God of all power and might, and that there is none other that protecteth the race of Israel but thou.
And it came to pass, when she had ceased to cry unto the God of Israel, and had made an end of all these words,
that she rose up where she had fallen down, and called her maid, and went down into the house, in the which she was wont to abide on the sabbath days and on her feast days,
and pulled off the sackcloth which she had put on, and put off the garments of her widowhood, and washed her body all over with water, and anointed herself with rich ointment, and braided the hair of her head, and put a tire upon it, and put on her garments of gladness, wherewith she was wont to be clad in the days of the life of Manasses her husband.
And she took sandals for her feet, and put her chains about her, and her bracelets, and her rings, and her earrings, and all her ornaments, and decked herself bravely, to beguile the eyes of all men that should see her.
And she gave her maid a leathern bottle of wine, and a cruse of oil, and filled a bag with parched corn and lumps of figs and
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fine bread; and she packed all her vessels together, and laid them upon her.
And they went forth to the gate of the city of Bethulia, and found standing thereby Ozias, and the elders of the city, Chabris and Charmis.
But when they saw her, that her countenance was altered, and her apparel was changed, they wondered at her beauty very exceedingly, and said unto her,
The God of our fathers give thee favour, and accomplish thy purposes to the glory of the children of Israel, and to the exaltation of Jerusalem. And she worshipped God,
and said unto them, Command that they open unto me the gate of the city, and I will go forth to accomplish the things whereof ye spake with me. And they commanded the young men to open unto her, as she had spoken:
and they did so.
And Judith went out, she, and her handmaid with her; and the men of the city looked after her, until she was gone down the mountain, until she had passed the valley, and they could see her no more.
And they went straight onward in the valley: and the watch of the Assyrians met her;
and they took her, and asked her, Of what people art thou? and whence comest thou? and whither goest thou? And she said, I am a daughter of the Hebrews, and I flee away from their presence; because they are about to be given you to be consumed:
and I am coming into the presence of Holofernes the chief captain of your host, to declare words of truth; and I will shew before him a way, whereby he shall go, and win all the hill country, and there shall not be lacking of his men one person, nor one life.
Now when the men heard her words, and considered her countenance, the beauty thereof was exceeding marvellous in their eyes, and they said unto her,
Thou hast saved thy life, in that thou hast hasted to come down to the presence of our lord: and now come to his tent, and some of us shall conduct thee, until they shall deliver thee into his hands.
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when thou standest before him, be not afraid in thine heart, but declare unto him according to thy words; and he shall entreat thee well.
And they chose out of them a hundred men, and appointed them to accompany her and her maid; and they brought them to the tent of Holofernes.
And there was a concourse throughout all the camp, for her coming was noised among the tents; and they came and compassed her about, as she stood without the tent of Holofernes, until they told him of her.
And they marvelled at her beauty, and marvelled at the children of Israel because of her, and each one said to his neighbour, Who shall despise this people, that have among them such women? for it is not good that one man of them be left, seeing that, if they are let go, they shall be able to deceive the whole earth.
And they that lay near Holofernes, and all his servants, went forth and brought her into the tent.
And Holofernes was resting upon his bed under the canopy, which was woven with purple and gold and emeralds and precious stones.
And they told him of her; and he came forth into the space before his tent, with silver lamps going before him.
But when Judith was come before him and his servants, they all marvelled at the beauty of her countenance; and she fell down upon her face, and did reverence unto him: and his servants raised her up.
And Holofernes said unto her, Woman, be of good comfort, fear not in thy heart: for I never hurt any that hath chosen to serve Nebuchadnezzar, the king of all the earth.
And now, if thy people that dwelleth in the hill country had not set light by me, I would not have lifted up my spear against them: but they have done these things to themselves.
And now tell me wherefore thou didst flee from them, and camest unto us: for thou art come to save thyself; be of good comfort, thou shalt live this night, and hereafter:
for there is none that shall wrong thee, but all shall entreat thee well, as is done unto the servants of king Nebuchadnezzar my lord.
And Judith said unto him,
Receive the words of thy servant, and let thy handmaid speak in thy presence, and I will declare no lie unto my lord this night.
And if thou shalt follow the words of thy handmaid, God shall bring the thing to pass perfectly with thee; and my lord shall not fail of his purposes.
As Nebuchadnezzar king of all the earth liveth, and as his power liveth, who hath sent thee for the preservation of every living thing, not only do men serve him by thee, but also the beasts of the field and the cattle and the birds of the heaven shall live through thy strength, in the time of Nebuchadnezzar and of all his house.
For we have heard of thy wisdom and the subtil devices of thy soul, and it hath been reported in all the earth, that thou only art brave in all the kingdom, and mighty in knowledge, and wonderful in feats of war.
And now as concerning the matter, which Achior did speak in thy council, we have heard his words: for the men of Bethulia saved him, and he declared unto them all that he had spoken before thee.
Wherefore, O lord and master, neglect not his word; but lay it up in thy heart, for it is true: for our race shall not be punished, neither shall the sword prevail against them, except they sin against their God.
And now, that my lord be not defeated and frustrate of his purpose, and that death may fall upon them, their sin hath overtaken them, wherewith they shall provoke their God to anger, whensoever they shall do wickedness.
Since their victuals failed them, and all their water was scant, they took counsel to lay hands upon their cattle, and determined to consume all those things, which God charged them by his laws that they should not eat:
and they are resolved to spend the firstfruits of the corn, and the tenths of the wine and the oil, which they had sanctified, and reserved for the priests that stand before the face of our God in Jerusalem; the which things it is not fitting for any of the people so much as to touch with their hands.
And they have sent some to Jerusalem, because they also that dwell there have done this thing, to bring them a licence from the senate.
And it shall be, when one shall bring them word, and they shall do it, they shall be given thee to be destroyed the same day.
Wherefore I thy servant, knowing all this, fled away from their presence; and God sent me to work things with thee, whereat all the earth shall be astonished, even as many as shall hear it.
For thy servant is religious, and serveth the God of heaven day and night: and now, my lord, I will abide with thee, and thy servant will go forth by night into the valley, and I will pray unto God, and he shall tell me when they have committed their sins:
and I will come and shew it also unto thee; and thou shalt go forth with all thy host, and there shall be none of them that shall resist thee.
And I will lead thee through the midst of Judaea, until thou comest over against Jerusalem; and I will set thy seat in the midst thereof; and thou shalt drive them as sheep that have no shepherd, and a dog shall not so much as open his mouth before thee: for these things were told me according to my foreknowledge, and were declared unto me, and I was sent to tell thee.
And her words were pleasing in the sight of Holofernes and of all his servants; and they marvelled at her wisdom, and said,
There is not such a woman from one end of the earth to the other, for beauty of face, and wisdom of words.
And Holofernes said unto her, God did well to send thee before the people, that might should be in our hands, and destruction among them that lightly regarded my lord.
And now thou art beautiful in thy countenance, and witty in thy words: for if thou shalt do as thou hast spoken, thy God shall be my God, and thou shalt dwell in the house of king Nebuchadnezzar, and shalt be renowned through the whole earth.
And he commanded to bring her in where his silver vessels were set, and bade that they should prepare for her of his own meats, and that she should drink of his own wine.
And Judith said, I will not eat thereof, lest there be an occasion of stumbling: but provision shall be made for me of the things that are come with me.
And Holofernes said unto her, But if the things that be with thee should fail, whence shall we be able to give thee the like? for there is none of thy race with us.
And Judith said unto him, As thy soul liveth, my lord, thy servant shall not spend those things that be with me, until the Lord work by my hand the things that he hath determined.
And the servants of Holofernes brought her into the tent, and she slept till midnight, and she rose up toward the morning watch,
and sent to Holofernes, saying, Let my lord now command that they suffer thy servant to go forth unto prayer.
And Holofernes commanded his guards that they should not stay her: and she abode in the camp three days, and went out every night into the valley of Bethulia, and washed herself at the fountain of water in the camp.
And when she came up, she besought the Lord God of Israel to direct her way to the raising up of the children of his people.
And she came in clean, and remained in the tent, until she took her meat toward evening.
And it came to pass on the fourth day, Holofernes made a feast to his own servants only, and called none of the officers to the banquet.
And he said to Bagoas the eunuch, who had charge over all that he had, Go now, and persuade this Hebrew woman which is with thee, that she come unto us, and eat and drink with us.
For, lo, it is a shame for our person, if we shall let such a woman go, not having had her company; for if we draw her not unto us, she shall laugh us to scorn.
And Bagoas went from the presence of Holofernes, and came in to her, and said, Let not this fair damsel fear to come to my lord, and to be honoured in his presence, and to drink wine and be merry with us, and to be made this day as one of the daughters of the children of Asshur, which wait in the house of Nebuchadnezzar.
And Judith said unto him, And who am I, that I should gainsay my lord? for whatsoever shall be pleasing in his eyes I will do speedily, and this shall be my joy unto the day of my death.
And she arose, and decked herself with her apparel and all her woman’s attire; and her servant went and laid fleeces on the ground for her over against Holofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she might sit and eat upon them.
And Judith came in and sat down, and Holofernes’ heart was ravished with her, and his soul was moved, and he desired exceedingly her company: and he was watching for a time to deceive her, from the day that he had seen her.
And Holofernes said unto her, Drink now, and be merry with us.
And Judith said, I will drink now, my lord, because my life is magnified in me this day more than all the days since I was born.
And she took and ate and drank before him what her servant had prepared.
And Holofernes took great delight in her, and drank exceeding much wine, more than he had drunk at any time in one day since he was born.
But when the evening was come, his servants made haste to depart, and Bagoas shut the tent without, and dismissed them that waited from the presence of his lord; and they went away to their beds: for they were all weary, because the feast had been long.
But Judith was left alone in the tent, and Holofernes lying along upon his bed: for he was overflown with wine.
And Judith had said to her servant that she should stand without her bedchamber, and wait for her coming forth, as she did daily: for she said she would go forth to her prayer; and she spake to Bagoas according to the same words.
And all went away from her presence, and none was left in the bedchamber, neither small nor great. And Judith, standing by his bed, said in her heart, O Lord God of all power, look in this hour upon the works of my hands for the exaltation of Jerusalem.
For now is the time to help thine inheritance, and to do the thing that I have purposed to the destruction of the enemies which are risen up against us.
And she came to the rail of the bed, which was at Holofernes’ head, and took down his scimitar from thence;
And she drew near unto the bed, and took hold of the hair of his head, and said, Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day.
And she smote twice upon his neck with all her might, and took away his head from him,
and tumbled his body down from the bed, and took down the canopy from the pillars; and after a little while she went forth, and gave Holofernes’ head to her maid;
and she put it in her bag of victuals: and they twain went forth together unto prayer, according to their custom: and they passed through the camp, and compassed that valley, and went up to the mountain of Bethulia, and came to the gates thereof.
And Judith said afar off to the watchmen at the gates, Open, open now the gate: God is with us, even our God, to shew his power yet in Israel, and his might against the enemy, as he hath done even this day.
And it came to pass, when the men of her city heard her voice, they made haste to go down to the gate of their city, and they called together the elders of the city.
And they ran all together, both small and great, for it was strange unto them that she was come: and they opened the gate, and received them, making a fire to give light, and compassed them round about.
And she said to them with a loud voice, Praise God, praise him: praise God, who hath not taken away his mercy from the house of Israel, but hath destroyed our enemies by my hand this night.
And she took forth the head out of the bag, and shewed it, and said unto them, Behold, the head of Holofernes, the chief captain of the host of Asshur, and behold, the canopy, wherein he did lie in his drunkenness; and the Lord smote him by the hand of a woman.
And as the Lord liveth, who preserved me in my way that I went, my countenance deceived him to his destruction, and he did not commit sin with me, to defile and shame me.
And all the people were exceedingly amazed, and bowed themselves, and worshipped God, and said with one accord, Blessed art thou, O our God, which hast this day brought to nought the enemies of thy people.
And Ozias said unto her, Blessed art thou, daughter, in the sight of the Most High God, above all the women upon the earth; and blessed is the Lord God, who created the heavens and the earth, who directed thee to the smiting of the head of the prince of our enemies.
For thy hope shall not depart from the heart of men that remember the strength of God for ever.
And God turn these things to thee for a perpetual praise, to visit thee with good things, because thou didst not spare thy life by reason of the affliction of our race, but didst avenge our fall, walking a straight way before our God. And all the people said, So be it, so be it.
And Judith said unto them, Hear me now, my brethren, and take this head, and hang it upon the battlement of your wall.
And it shall be, so soon as the morning shall appear, and the sun shall come forth upon the earth, ye shall take up every one his weapons of war, and go forth every valiant man of you out of the city, and ye shall set a captain over them, as though ye would go down to the plain toward the watch of the children of Asshur; and ye shall not go down.
And these shall take up their panoplies, and shall go into their camp, and rouse up the captains of the host of Asshur, and they shall run together to the tent of Holofernes, and they shall not find him: and fear shall fall upon them, and they shall flee before your face.
And ye, and all that inhabit every coast of Israel, shall pursue them, and overthrow them as they go.
But before ye do these things, call me Achior the Ammonite, that he may see and know him that despised the house of Israel, and that sent him to us, as it were to death.
And they called Achior out of the house of Ozias; but when he came, and saw the head of Holofernes in a man’s hand in the assembly of the people, he fell upon his face, and his spirit failed.
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they had recovered him, he fell at Judith’s feet, and did reverence unto her, and said, Blessed art thou in every tent of Judah, and in every nation, which hearing thy name shall be troubled.
And now tell me all the things that thou hast done in these days. And Judith declared unto him in the midst of the people all the things that she had done, from the day that she went forth until the time that she spake unto them.
But when she left off speaking, the people shouted with a loud voice, and made a joyful noise in their city.
But when Achior saw all the things that the God of Israel had done, he believed in God exceedingly, and circumcised the flesh of his foreskin, and was joined unto the house of Israel, unto this day.
But as soon as the morning arose, they hanged the head of Holofernes upon the wall, and every man took up his weapons, and they went forth by bands unto the ascents of the mountain.
But when the children of Asshur saw them, they sent hither and thither to their leaders; but they went to their captains and tribunes, and to every one of their rulers.
And they came to Holofernes’ tent, and said to him that was over all that he had, Waken now our lord: for the slaves have been bold to come down against us to battle, that they may be utterly destroyed.
And Bagoas went in, and knocked at the outer door of the tent; for he supposed that he was sleeping with Judith.
But when none hearkened to him, he opened it, and went into the bedchamber, and found him cast upon the threshold dead, and his head had been taken from him.
And he cried with a loud voice, with weeping and groaning and a mighty cry, and rent his garments.
And he entered into the tent where Judith lodged: and he found her not, and he leaped out to the people, and cried aloud,
The slaves have dealt treacherously: one woman of the Hebrews hath brought shame upon the house of king Nebuchadnezzar; for, behold, Holofernes
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But when the rulers of the host of Asshur heard the words, they rent their coats, and their soul was troubled exceedingly, and there was a cry and an exceeding great noise in the midst of the camp.
And when they that were in the tents heard, they were amazed at the thing that was come to pass.
And trembling and fear fell upon them, and no man durst abide any more in the sight of his neighbour, but rushing out with one accord, they fled into every way of the plain and of the hill country.
And they that had encamped in the hill country round about Bethulia fled away. And then the children of Israel, every one that was a warrior among them, rushed out upon them.
And Ozias sent to Betomasthaim, and Bebai, and Chobai, and Chola, and to every coast of Israel, such as should tell concerning the things that had been accomplished, and that all should rush forth upon their enemies to destroy them.
But wnen the children of Israel heard, they all fell upon them with one accord, and smote them unto Chobai: yea, and in like manner also they of Jerusalem and of all the hill country came (for men had told them what things were come to pass in the camp of their enemies), and they that were in Gilead and in Galilee fell upon their flank with a great slaughter, until they were past Damascus and the borders thereof.
But the residue, that dwelt at Bethulia, fell upon the camp of Asshur, and spoiled them, and were enriched exceedingly.
But the children of Israel returned from the slaughter, and gat possession of that which remained; and the villages and the cities, that were in the hill country and in the plain country, took many spoils: for there was an exceeding great store.
And Joakim the high priest, and the senate of the children of Israel that dwelt in Jerusalem, came to behold the good things which the Lord had shewed to Israel, and to see Judith, and to salute her.
But when they came unto her, they all blessed her with one accord, and said unto her, Thou art the exaltation of Jerusalem, thou art the great glory of Israel, thou art the great rejoicing of our race:
thou hast done all these things by thy hand: thou hast done with Israel the things that are good, and God is pleased therewith: blessed be thou with the Almighty Lord for evermore. And all the people said, So be it.
And the people spoiled the camp for the space of thirty days: and they gave unto Judith Holofernes’ tent, and all his silver cups, and his beds, and his vessels, and all his furniture: and she took them, and placed them on her mule, and made ready her wagons, and heaped them thereon.
And all the women of Israel ran together to see her; and they blessed her, and made a dance among them for her; and she took
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Compare 2 Macc. x. 7.
branches in her hand, and gave to the women that were with her.
And they made themselves garlands of olive, she and they that were with her, and she went before all the people in the dance, leading all the women: and all the men of Israel followed in their armour with garlands, and with songs in their mouths.
And Judith began to sing this thanksgiving in all Israel, and all the people sang with loud voices this song of praise.
And Judith said,
Begin unto my God with timbrels,
Sing unto my Lord with cymbals:
Tune unto him psalm and praise:
Exalt him, and call upon his name.
For the Lord is the God that breaketh the battles:
For in his armies in the midst of the people
He delivered me out of the hand of them that persecuted me.
Asshur came out of the mountains from the north,
He came with ten thousands of his host,
The multitude whereof stopped the torrents,
And their horsemen covered the hills.
He said that he would burn up my borders,
And kill my young men with the sword,
And throw my sucking children to the ground,
And give mine infants for a prey,
And make my virgins a spoil.
The Almighty Lord brought them to nought by the hand of a woman.
For their mighty one did not fall by young men,
Neither did sons of the Titans smite him.
Nor did high giants set upon him:
But Judith the daughter of Merari made him weak with the beauty of her countenance.
For she put off the apparel of her widowhood
For the exaltation of those that were distressed in Israel,
She anointed her face with ointment,
And bound her hair in a tire,
And took a linen garment to deceive him.
Her sandal ravished his eye,
And her beauty took his soul prisoner:
The scimitar passed through his neck.
The Persians quaked at her daring,
And the Medes were daunted at her boldness.
Then my lowly ones shouted aloud,
And my weak ones were terrified and crouched for fear:
They lifted up their voice, and they were turned to flight.
The sons of damsels pierced them through,
And wounded them as runagates’ children;
They perished by the battle of my Lord.
I will sing unto my God a new song:
O Lord, thou art great and glorious,
Marvellous in strength, invincible.
Let all thy creation serve thee:
For thou spakest, and they were made,
Thou didst send forth thy spirit, and it builded them,
And there is none that shall resist thy voice.
For the mountains shall be moved from their foundations with the waters,
And the rocks shall melt as wax at thy presence:
But thou art yet merciful to them that fear thee.
For all sacrifice is little for a sweet savour,
And all the fat is very little for a whole burnt offering to thee:
But he that feareth the Lord is great continually.
Woe to the nations that rise up against my race:
The Lord Almighty will take vengeance of them in the day of judgement,
To put fire and worms in their flesh;
And they shall weep and feel their pain for ever.
Now when they came to Jerusalem, they worshipped God; and when the people were purified, they offered their whole burnt offerings, and their freewill offerings, and their gifts.
And Judith dedicated all the stuff of Holofernes, which the people had given her, and gave the canopy, which she had taken for herself out of his bedchamber, for a gift unto the Lord.
And the people continued feasting in Jerusalem before the sanctuary for the space of three months, and Judith remained with them.
But after these days every one departed to his own inheritance, and Judith went away to Bethulia, and remained in her own possession, and was honourable in her time in all the land.
And many desired her, and no man knew her all the days of her life, from the day that Manasses her husband died and was gathered to his people.
And she increased in greatness exceedingly; and she waxed old in her husband’s house, unto a hundred and five years, and let her maid go free: and she died in Bethulia; and they buried her in the cave of her husband Manasses.
And the house of Israel mourned for her seven days: and she distributed her goods before she died to all them that were nearest of kin to Manasses her husband, and to them that were nearest of her own kindred.
And there was none that made the children of Israel any more afraid in the days of Judith, nor a long time after her death.
Additions to Esther, Revised Version
Additions to Esther
THE REST OF THE CHAPTERS OF THE BOOK OF ESTHER WHICH ARE FOUND NEITHER IN THE HEBREW, NOR IN THE CHALDEE.
ESTHER (GREEK)
EsG
THE REST OF THE CHAPTERS OF THE
BOOK OF ESTHER,
WHICH ARE FOUND NEITHER IN THE HEBREW, NOR IN THE CHALDEE.
PART OF THE TENTH CHAPTER AFTER THE GREEK.
Then Mardocheus said, These things are of God.
For I remember the dream
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See ch. xi. 5-11.
which I saw concerning these matters, and nothing thereof hath failed.
As for the little fountain that became a river, and there was light, and the sun, and much water, the river is Esther, whom the king married, and made queen:
and the two dragons are I and Aman:
and the nations
are those
that were assembled to destroy the name of the Jews:
and my nation, this is Israel, which cried to God, and were saved: for the Lord hath saved his people, and the Lord hath delivered us from all these evils, and God hath wrought signs and great wonders, which have not been done among the nations.
Therefore hath he made two lots, one for the people of God, and another for all the nations.
And these two lots came at the hour, and time, and day of judgement, before God among all the nations.
So God remembered his people, and justified his inheritance.
Therefore these days shall be unto them in the month Adar, the fourteenth and fifteenth day of the month, with an assembly, and joy, and with gladness before God, throughout the generations for ever among his people Israel.
In the fourth year of the reign of Ptolemy and Cleopatra, Dositheus, who said he was a priest and Levite, and Ptolemy his son, brought the epistle of Phrurai
here
set forth, which they said was the same, and that Lysimachus the son of Ptolemy, that was in Jerusalem, had interpreted it.
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The beginning of the first chapter after the Greek.
In the second year of the reign of Artaxerxes the great, in the first day of the month Nisan, Mardocheus the son of Jairus, the son of Semeias, the son of Kiseus, of the tribe of Benjamin, had a dream;
who was a Jew, and dwelt in the city of Susa, a great man, being a servitor in the king’s court;
and he was of the captivity, which Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon carried from Jerusalem with Jechonias king of Judaea; and this was his dream:
Behold,
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Another reading is,
a noise of a tumult.
noise and tumult, thunderings and earthquake,
and uproar upon the earth:
and, behold, two great dragons came forth, both of them ready to fight, and their cry was great.
And at their cry all nations were ready to battle, that they might fight against the righteous nation.
And, lo, a day of darkness and gloominess, tribulation and anguish, affliction and great uproar upon the earth.
And the whole righteous nation was troubled, fearing
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Gr.
their own evils.
the evils that should befall them, and were ready to perish.
Then they cried unto God, and upon their cry, as it were from a little fountain, there came a great river,
even
much water.
The light and the sun rose up, and the lowly were exalted, and devoured the glorious.
Now when Mardocheus, who had seen this dream, and what God had determined to do, was awake, he bare it in mind, and until night by all means was desirous to know it.
And Mardocheus took his rest in the court with Gabatha and Tharra, the two eunuchs of the king, that were keepers of the court.
And he heard their communings, and searched out their purposes, and learned that they were about to lay hands upon Artaxerxes the king; and he certified the king of them.
Then the king examined the two eunuchs, and after that they had confessed it, they were led to execution.
And the king wrote these things for a memorial; Mardocheus also wrote concerning these things.
So the king commanded Mardocheus to serve in the court, and for this he gave him gifts.
Howbeit Aman the son of Amadathus, a Bugean, who was in great honour with the king, sought to molest Mardocheus and his people because of the two eunuchs of the king.
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Part of the third chapter after the Greek, following Esth. iii. 13.
Now this is the copy of the letter: The great king Artaxerxes writeth these things to the princes of a hundred and seven and twenty provinces from India unto Ethiopia, and to the governors that are set under them.
After that I became lord over many nations, and had dominion over the whole world, not lifted up with presumption of my authority, but carrying myself alway with equity and mildness, I purposed to settle my subjects continually in a quiet life, and making my kingdom peaceable, and open for passage to the utmost coasts, to renew peace, which is desired of all men.
Now when I asked my counsellors how this might be brought to pass, Aman, that excelled in wisdom among us, and was approved for his constant good will and stedfast fidelity, and had the honour of the second place in the kingdom,
declared unto us, that in all nations throughout the world there was scattered a certain malignant people, that had laws contrary to all nations, and continually set aside the commandments of kings, so as the uniting of our kingdoms, honourably intended by us, cannot go forward.
Seeing then we understand that this nation is alone continually in opposition unto all men, following perversely a life which is strange to
our
laws, and evil affected to our state, working all the mischief they can, that our kingdom may not be firmly stablished:
therefore have we commanded, that they that are signified in writing unto you by Aman, who is ordained over the affairs, and is a second father unto us, shall all, with their wives and children, be utterly destroyed by the sword of their enemies, without all mercy and pity, the fourteenth day of the twelfth month Adar of this present year:
that they, who of old and now also are malicious, may in one day with violence go down to
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave, and so ever hereafter cause our affairs to be well settled, and without trouble.
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Part of the fourth and fifth chapters after the Greek, following Esth. iv. 17.
Then
Mardocheus
made his prayer unto the Lord, calling to remembrance all the works of the Lord,
and said, O Lord, Lord, thou King Almighty: for the whole world is in thy power, and if it be thy will to save Israel, there is no man that can gainsay thee:
for thou hast made heaven and earth, and all the wondrous things that are beneath the heaven;
and thou art Lord of all, and there is no man that can resist thee, which art the Lord.
Thou knowest all things, and thou knowest, Lord, that it was neither in contempt nor pride, nor for any desire of glory, that I did not bow down to proud Aman.
For I could have been content with good will for the salvation of Israel to kiss the soles of his feet.
But I did this, that I might not prefer the glory of man above the glory of God: neither will I bow down unto any but to thee, which art my Lord, neither will I do it in pride.
And now, O Lord, thou God
and
King, the God of Abraham, spare thy people: for their eyes are upon us to bring us to nought, and they desire to destroy the heritage, that hath been thine from the beginning.
Despise not thy portion, which thou didst redeem out of the land of Egypt for thine own self.
Hear my prayer, and be merciful unto thine inheritance: and turn our mourning into feasting, that we may live, O Lord, and sing praises to thy name: and destroy not the mouth of them that praise thee, O Lord.
And all Israel cried out mightily, because their death was before their eyes.
Queen Esther also, being seized
as it were
with the agony of death, resorted unto the Lord:
and laid away her glorious apparel, and put on the garments of anguish and mourning: and instead of the most excellent ointments, she covered her head with ashes and dung, and she humbled her body greatly, and all the places of the ornaments of her joy she covered with her tangled hair.
And she prayed unto the Lord, the God of Israel, saying, O my Lord, thou only art our King: help me that am desolate and have no other helper but thee:
for my danger is in mine hand.
From my youth up I have heard in the tribe of my family, that thou, O Lord, tookest Israel from among all the nations, and our fathers from all their progenitors, for a perpetual inheritance, and didst perform for them whatsoever thou didst promise.
And now we have sinned before thee, and thou hast given us into the hands of our enemies,
because we glorified their gods: O Lord, thou art righteous.
Nevertheless it satisfieth them not, that we are in bitter captivity: but they have stricken hands with their idols,
that they will abolish the thing that thou with thy mouth hast ordained, and destroy thine inheritance, and stop the mouth of them that praise thee, and quench the glory of thy house, and thine altar,
and open the mouths of the heathen to set forth the virtues of
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Gr.
vain things.
idols, and that a fleshly king shall be magnified for ever.
O Lord, give not thy sceptre unto them that be nothing, and let them not laugh at our fall; but turn their device upon themselves, and make him an example, that hath begun this against us.
Remember, O Lord, make thyself known in the time of our affliction, and give me boldness, O King of the gods, and holder of all dominion.
Give me eloquent speech in my mouth before the lion: and turn his heart to hate him that fighteth against us, that there may be an end of him, and of them that are likeminded with him:
but deliver us with thine hand, and help me that am desolate and have no other
helper
but thee, O Lord.
Thou hast knowledge of all things; and thou knowest that I hate the glory of the wicked, and abhor the bed of the uncircumcised, and of every alien.
Thou knowest my necessity: that I abhor the sign of my high estate, which is upon mine head in the days wherein I shew myself. I abhor it as a menstruous rag, and I wear it not when I am private by myself.
And thine handmaid hath not eaten at Aman’s table, neither have I honoured the king’s feast, nor drunk the wine of the drink offerings.
Neither had thine handmaid any joy since the day that I was brought hither to this present, but in thee, O Lord, thou God of Abraham.
O God, that art mighty above all, hear the voice of the forlorn, and deliver us out of the hands of the mischievous, and deliver me out of my fear.
And upon the third day, when she had ended her prayer, she laid away her garments of service, and put on her glorious apparel.
And being majestically adorned, after she had called upon the all-seeing God and saviour, she took her two maids with her:
and upon the one she leaned, as carrying herself delicately;
and the other followed, bearing up her train.
And she was ruddy through the perfection of her beauty, and her countenance was cheerful
and
right amiable: but her heart was in anguish for fear.
Then having passed through all the doors, she stood before the king, who sat upon his royal throne, and was clothed with all his robes of majesty, all
glittering
with gold and precious stones; and he was very dreadful.
Then lifting up his countenance that was flushed with glory, he looked
upon her
in fierce anger: and the queen fell down, and turned pale, and fainted, and she bowed herself upon the head of the maid that went before.
Then God changed the spirit of the king into mildness, who in an agony leaped from his throne, and took her in his arms, till she came to herself again, and comforted her with soothing words, and said unto her,
Esther, what is the matter? I am thy brother, be of good cheer:
thou shalt not die, for
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Or,
the commandment is as well thine as mine
Gr.
our commandment is common.
our commandment is for our subjects: come near.
So he held up his golden sceptre, and laid it upon her neck,
and embraced her, and said, Speak unto me.
Then said she unto him, I saw thee, my lord, as an angel of God, and my heart was troubled for fear of thy glory.
For wonderful art thou, my lord, and thy countenance is full of grace.
And as she was speaking, she fell down for faintness.
Then the king was troubled, and all his servants comforted her.
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Here follows Esth. v. 3.
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Part of the eighth chapter after the Greek, following Esth. viii. 13.
The great king Artaxerxes unto the governors of countries in a hundred and seven and twenty provinces from India unto Ethiopia, and unto them that are well affected to our state, greeting.
Many, the more often they are honoured with the great bounty of their benefactors, the more proud they are waxen,
and endeavour to hurt not our subjects only, but not being able to bear abundance, do take in hand to practise also against those that do them good:
and take not only thankfulness away from among men, but also lifted up with the boastful words of them that were never good, they think to escape the evil-hating justice of God, who alway seeth all things.
Oftentimes also fair speech of those that are put in trust to manage their friends’ affairs, hath caused many that are in authority to be partakers of innocent blood, and hath enwrapped them in remediless calamities:
beguiling with the false deceit of their lewd disposition the innocent good will of princes.
Now ye may see this, as we have declared, not so much by more ancient histories, as ye may, if ye search what hath been wickedly done of late through the pestilent behaviour of them that are unworthily placed in authority.
And we must take care for the time to come, to render our kingdom quiet and peaceable for all men,
both by changing our purposes, and always judging things that come before our eyes with more equal proceeding.
For Aman, a Macedonian, the son of Amadathus, an alien in truth from the Persian blood, and far distant from our goodness, being as a guest received of us,
had so far forth obtained the favour that we shew toward every nation, as that he was called our father, and was continually honoured of all men, as the next person unto the royal throne.
But he, not bearing his high estate, went about to deprive us of our kingdom and our life;
having by manifold and cunning deceits sought
of us
the destruction, as well of Mardocheus, who saved our life, and continually procured our good, as also of Esther the blameless partaker of our kingdom, together with their whole nation.
For by these means he thought, finding us destitute
of friends, to have translated the kingdom of the Persians to the Macedonians.
But we find that the Jews, whom this most ungracious wretch hath delivered to utter destruction, are no evil-doers, but live by most just laws:
and that they be children of the most high and most mighty living God, who hath ordered the kingdom both unto us and to our progenitors in the most excellent manner.
Wherefore ye shall do well not to put in execution the letters sent unto you by Aman the son of Amadathus.
For he, that was the worker of these things, is hanged at the gates of Susa with all his family: God, who ruleth all things, speedily rendering vengeance to him according to his deserts.
Therefore ye shall publish openly the copy of this letter in all places, and let the Jews live after their own laws,
and ye shall aid them, that even the same day, being the thirteenth day of the twelfth month Adar, they may defend themselves against those who set upon them in the time of their affliction.
For Almighty God hath made this day to be a joy unto them, instead of the destruction of the chosen people.
And ye shall therefore among your commemorative feasts keep it a high day with all feasting:
that both now and hereafter there may be safety to us, and the well affected Persians; but to those which do conspire against us a memorial of destruction.
Therefore every city or country whatsoever, which shall not do according to these things, shall be utterly destroyed without mercy with
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Gr.
spear and fire.
fire and sword; it shall be made not only unpassable for men, but also most hateful to wild beasts and fowls for ever.
- The Wisdom Of Solomon, Revised Version
The Wisdom Of Solomon
THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON.
WISDOM
Wis
THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON.
Love righteousness, ye that be judges of the earth,
Think ye of the Lord
1:1
Gr.
in goodness.
with a good mind,
And in singleness of heart seek ye him;
Because he is found of them that tempt him not,
And is manifested to them that do not distrust him.
For crooked thoughts separate from God;
And the
supreme
Power, when it is brought to the proof,
1:3
Gr.
convicteth.
putteth to confusion the foolish:
Because wisdom will not enter into a soul that deviseth evil,
Nor dwell in a body that is held in pledge by sin.
For a holy spirit of discipline will flee deceit.
And will start away from thoughts that are without understanding,
And will be
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Gr.
convicted.
put to confusion when unrighteousness hath come in.
For
1:6
Some authorities read
the spirit of wisdom is loving to man.
wisdom is a spirit that loveth man,
And she will not hold a
1:6
Or,
reviler
blasphemer guiltless for his lips;
Because God beareth witness of his reins,
And is a true overseer of his heart,
And a hearer of his tongue:
Because the spirit of the Lord hath filled
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Gr.
the inhabited earth.
the world,
And that which holdeth all things together hath knowledge of
every
voice.
Therefore no man that uttereth unrighteous things shall be unseen;
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Some authorities read
Nor indeed.
Neither shall Justice, when it convicteth, pass him by.
For in
the midst of
his counsels the ungodly shall be searched out;
And the sound of his words shall come unto the Lord
To bring to conviction his lawless deeds:
Because
there is
an ear of jealousy
that
listeneth to all things,
And the noise of murmurings is not hid.
Beware then of unprofitable murmuring,
And refrain your tongue from backbiting;
Because no secret utterance shall go on its way void,
And a mouth that belieth destroyeth a soul.
Court not death in the error of your life;
Neither draw upon yourselves destruction by the works of your hands:
Because God made not death;
Neither delighteth he when the living perish:
For he created all things that they might have being:
And
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Or, all
the races
of creatures
in the world
the generative powers of the world
are
healthsome,
And there is no poison of destruction in them:
Nor hath Hades
1:14
Or,
a royal house
royal dominion upon earth,
For righteousness is immortal:
But ungodly men by their hands and their words called
1:16
Or,
Hades
Gr.
him.
death unto them:
Deeming him a friend they
1:16
Or,
were consumed
with love of him
consumed away,
And they made a covenant with him,
Because they are worthy to be of his portion.
For they said
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Or,
among
within themselves, reasoning not aright,
Short and sorrowful is our life;
And there is no healing when a man cometh to his end,
And none was ever known that
2:1
Or,
returned out of Hades
gave release from Hades.
Because by mere chance were we born,
And hereafter we shall be as though we had never been:
Because the breath in our nostrils is smoke,
And
2:2
Or,
reason is a spark
kindled
by the beating of our heart
while our heart beateth reason is a spark,
Which being extinguished, the body shall be turned into ashes,
And the spirit shall be dispersed as thin air;
And our name shall be forgotten in time,
And no man shall remember our works;
And our life shall pass away as the traces of a cloud,
And shall be scattered as is a mist,
When it is chased by the beams of the sun,
And
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Gr.
weighed down.
overcome by the heat thereof.
For our alloted time is the passing of a shadow,
And
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Or,
there is no putting back of our end
our end retreateth not;
Because it is fast sealed, and none
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Or,
cometh again
turneth it back.
Come therefore and let us enjoy the good things
2:6
Or,
that are
that
now
are;
And let us use the creation
2:6
Gr.
earnestly.
with all our soul
2:6
Some authorities read
even as our youth.
as youth’s
possession.
Let us fill ourselves with costly wine and perfumes;
And let no flower of
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Some authorities read
air.
spring pass us by:
Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds, before they be withered:
Let none of us go without his share in our proud revelry:
Everywhere let us leave tokens of
our
mirth:
Because this is our portion, and our lot is this.
Let us oppress the righteous poor;
Let us not spare the widow,
Nor reverence the hairs of the old man gray for length of years.
But let our strength be
to us
a law of righteousness;
For that which is weak is
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Gr.
convicted.
found to be of no service.
But let us lie in wait for the righteous man,
Because he is of disservice to us,
And is contrary to our works,
And upbraideth us with sins against
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Or,
law
the law,
And layeth to our charge sins against our discipline.
He professeth to have knowledge of God,
And nameth himself
2:13
Or,
child
servant of the Lord.
He became to us a reproof of our thoughts.
He is grievous unto us even to behold,
Because his life is unlike other men’s,
And his paths are of strange fashion.
We were accounted of him as base metal,
And he abstaineth from our ways as from uncleannesses.
The latter end of the righteous he calleth happy;
And he vaunteth that God is his father.
Let us see if his words be true,
And let us try what shall befall in the ending of his
life.
For if the righteous man is God’s son, he will uphold him,
And he will deliver him out of the hand of his adversaries.
With outrage and torture let us put him to the test,
That we may learn his gentleness,
And may prove his patience under wrong.
Let us condemn him to a shameful death;
For
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Gr.
there shall be a visitation of him out of his words.
he shall be visited according to his words.
Thus reasoned they, and they were led astray;
For their
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Or,
malice
wickedness blinded them,
And they knew not the mysteries of God,
Neither hoped they for wages of holiness,
Nor did they judge
that there is
a prize for blameless souls.
Because God created man for incorruption,
And made him an image of his own
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Some authorities read
everlastingness.
proper being;
But by the envy of the devil death entered into the world,
And they that are of his portion make trial thereof.
But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God,
And no torment shall touch them.
In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died;
And their departure was accounted
to be their
hurt,
And their journeying away from us
to be their
ruin:
But they are in peace.
For even if in the sight of men they be punished,
Their hope is full of immortality;
And having borne a little chastening, they shall receive great good;
Because God made trial of them, and found them worthy of himself.
As gold in the furnace he proved them,
And as a whole burnt offering he accepted them.
And in the time of their visitation they shall shine forth,
And as sparks among stubble they shall run to and fro.
They shall judge nations, and have dominion over peoples;
And the Lord shall reign over them for evermore.
They that trust on him shall understand truth,
And
3:9
Or,
they that are faithful through love shall abide with him
the faithful shall abide with him in love;
Because grace and mercy are to his chosen.
But the ungodly shall be requited even as they reasoned,
They which lightly regarded
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Or,
that which is righteous
the righteous
man,
and revolted from the Lord;
(For he that setteth at nought wisdom and discipline is miserable;)
And void is their hope and their toils unprofitable,
And useless are their works:
Their wives are foolish, and wicked are their children;
Accursed is their begetting.
Because happy is the barren that is undefiled,
She who hath not conceived in transgression;
She shall have fruit when
God
visiteth souls.
And
happy is
the eunuch which hath wrought no lawless deed with his hands,
Nor imagined wicked things against the Lord;
For there shall be given him for his faithfulness
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Or,
the grace of
God’s
chosen
Gr.
a chosen grace.
a peculiar favour,
And a lot in the sanctuary of the Lord more delightsome
than wife or children.
For good labours have fruit of great renown;
And the root of understanding cannot fail.
But children of adulterers shall not come to maturity,
And the seed of an unlawful bed shall vanish away.
For if they live long, they shall be held in no account,
And at the last their old age shall be without honour.
And if they die quickly, they
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Some authorities read
have
shall have no hope,
Nor in the day of decision
shall they have
consolation.
For
3:19
Gr.
the ends...are grievous. the end of an unrighteous generation is alway grievous.
Better
than this
is childishness with virtue;
For in the memory
4:1
Gr.
of it.
of virtue is immortality:
Because it is recognised both before God and before men.
When it is present,
men
imitate it;
And they long after it when it is departed:
And
4:2
Gr.
in the age.
throughout all time it marcheth crowned in triumph,
Victorious in the strife for the prizes that are undefiled.
But the multiplying brood of the ungodly shall be of no profit,
And
4:3
Gr.
from
with bastard
4:3
Or,
offshoots
slips they shall not strike deep root,
Nor shall they establish a sure hold.
For even if these
4:4
Gr.
in boughs flourish.
put forth boughs and flourish for a season,
Yet,
standing unsure, they shall be shaken by the wind,
And by the violence of winds they shall be rooted out.
Their
branches shall be broken off before they come to maturity,
and their fruit
shall be
useless,
Never ripe to eat, and fit for nothing.
For children unlawfully begotten are witnesses of wickedness
Against parents when
God
searcheth them out.
But a righteous man, though he die before his time, shall be at rest.
(For honourable old age is not that which standeth in length of time,
Nor is its measure given by number of years:
But understanding is gray hairs unto men,
And an unspotted life is ripe old age.)
Being found well-pleasing unto God he was beloved
of him,
And while living among sinners he was translated:
He was caught away, lest
4:11
Or,
malice
wickedness should change his understanding,
Or guile deceive his soul.
(For the bewitching of naughtiness bedimmeth the things which are good,
And the giddy whirl of desire perverteth an innocent mind.)
Being made perfect in a little while, he fulfilled long
4:13
Gr.
times.
years;
For his soul was pleasing unto the Lord:
Therefore
4:14
Or,
he hastened
him
away
hasted he out of the midst of wickedness.
But as for the peoples, seeing and understanding not,
Neither laying
4:15
Gr.
such a thing as this.
this to heart,
That grace and mercy are with his chosen,
And that
4:15
Gr.
his visitation is with.
he visiteth his holy ones:-
But a righteous man that is dead shall condemn the ungodly that are living,
And youth that is quickly perfected the many years of an unrighteous man’s old age;
For
the ungodly
shall see a wise man’s end,
And shall not understand what the Lord purposed concerning him,
And for what he safely kept him:-
They shall see, and they shall despise;
But them the Lord shall laugh to scorn.
And after this they shall become a dishonoured carcase,
And
4:18
Or,
be for outrage
a reproach among the dead for ever:
Because he shall dash them speechless to the ground,
And shall shake them from the foundations,
And they shall
4:19
Or,
be a perpetual desolation
lie utterly waste, and they shall be in anguish,
And their memory shall perish.
They shall come,
4:20
Or,
when they reckon up their sins
when their sins are reckoned up, with coward fear;
And their lawless deeds shall convict them to their face.
Then shall the righteous man stand in great boldness
Before the face of them that afflicted him,
And them that make his labours of no account.
When they see
5:2
Or,
him
it, they shall be troubled with terrible fear,
And shall be amazed at the marvel of
God’s
salvation.
They shall say
5:3
Or,
among
within themselves repenting,
And for distress of spirit shall they groan,
This was he whom aforetime we had in derision,
And
made
a parable of
5:3
Or,
reproach, we fools: we accounted
reproach:
We fools accounted his life madness,
And his end without honour:
How was he numbered among sons of God?
And
how
is his lot among saints?
Verily we went astray from the way of truth,
And the light of righteousness shined not for us,
And the sun rose not for us.
We
5:7
See Prov. xiv. 14.
took our fill of the paths of lawlessness and destruction,
And we journeyed through trackless deserts,
But the way of the Lord we knew not.
What did our arrogancy profit us?
And what good have riches
5:8
Gr.
with
and vaunting brought us?
Those things all passed away as a shadow,
And as a message that runneth by:
As a ship passing through the billowy water,
Whereof, when it is gone by, there is no trace to be found,
Neither pathway of its keel in the billows:
Or as when a bird flieth through the air,
No token of
her
passage is found,
But the light wind, lashed with the stroke of her pinions,
And rent asunder
5:11
Or,
with the violent rush, is passed through by the motion of her wings
with the violent rush of the moving wings, is passed through,
And afterwards no sign of
her
coming is found therein:
Or as when an arrow is shot at a mark,
The air disparted closeth up again immediately,
So that men know not where it passed through:
So we also, as soon as we were born,
5:13
Gr.
failed.
ceased to be;
And of virtue we had no sign to shew,
But in our wickedness we were utterly consumed.
Because the hope of the ungodly man is as chaff carried by the wind,
And
5:14
Gr.
as foam chased to thinness:
or,
as thin foam chased.
as
5:14
Most Greek authorities read
hoar frost:
some authorities, perhaps rightly,
a spider’s web. foam vanishing before a tempest;
And is scattered as smoke
is scattered
by the wind,
And passeth by as the remembrance of a guest that tarrieth but a day.
But the righteous live for ever,
And in the Lord is their reward,
And the care for them with the Most High.
Therefore shall they receive the crown of royal dignity
And the diadem of beauty from the Lord’s hand;
Because with his right hand shall he cover them,
And with his arm shall he shield them.
He shall take his jealousy as complete armour,
And shall make the
whole
creation his weapons
5:17
Or,
to repel his enemies
for vengeance on
his
enemies:
He shall put on righteousness as a breastplate,
And shall array himself with judgement unfeigned as with a helmet;
He shall take holiness as an invincible shield,
And he shall sharpen stern wrath for a sword:
And the world shall go forth with him to fight against
his
insensate
foes.
Shafts of lightning shall fly with true aim,
And from the clouds, as from a well drawn bow, shall they leap to the mark.
And
as
from an engine of war shall be hurled hailstones full of wrath;
The water of the sea shall be angered against them,
And rivers shall sternly overwhelm them;
A mighty blast shall encounter them,
And as a tempest shall it winnow them away:
And
so
shall lawlessness make all the land desolate,
And their evil-doing shall overturn the thrones of princes.
Hear therefore, ye kings, and understand;
Learn, ye judges of the ends of the earth:
Give ear, ye that have dominion over much people,
And make your boast
6:2
Or,
in the multitudes of your nations
in multitudes of nations.
Because your dominion was given you from the Lord,
And your sovereignty from the Most High;
Who shall search out your works,
And shall make inquisition of your counsels:
Because being officers of his kingdom ye did not judge aright,
Neither kept ye
6:4
Or,
the law
law, nor walked after the counsel of God.
Awfully and swiftly shall he come upon you;
Because a stern judgement befalleth them that be in high place:
For the man of low estate may be pardoned in mercy,
But mighty men shall be
6:6
Gr.
put to the test.
searched out mightily.
For the Sovereign Lord of all will not refrain himself for any
man’s
person,
Neither will he reverence greatness;
Because it is he that made
both
small and great,
And alike he taketh thought for all;
But
6:8
Gr.
strong.
strict is the scrutiny that cometh upon the powerful.
Unto you therefore, O princes, are my words,
That ye may learn wisdom and
6:9
Gr.
fall not aside.
fall not from the right way.
For they that have kept holily the things that are holy shall
themselves
be
6:10
Or,
accounted holy
hallowed;
And they that have been taught them shall find what to answer;
Set your desire therefore on my words;
Long for
them,
and ye shall be
6:11
Gr.
disciplined.
trained by
their
discipline.
Wisdom is radiant and fadeth not away;
And easily is she beheld of them that love her,
And found of them that seek her.
She forestalleth them that desire
to know her, making herself first known.
He that riseth up early to
seek her shall have no toil,
For he shall find her sitting at his gates.
For to think upon her is perfectness of understanding,
And he that watcheth for her sake shall quickly be free from care.
Because she goeth about, herself seeking them that are worthy of her,
And in their paths she appeareth unto them graciously,
And in every purpose she meeteth them.
For
6:17
Or,
her beginning is the true desire
her
6:17
Gr.
truest.
true beginning is desire of discipline;
And the care for discipline is love
of her;
And love
of her
is observance of her laws;
And to give heed to
her
laws confirmeth incorruption;
And incorruption
6:19
Gr.
maketh to be near.
bringeth near unto God;
So then desire of wisdom promoteth to a kingdom.
If therefore ye delight in thrones and sceptres, ye princes of peoples,
Honour wisdom, that ye may reign for ever.
But what wisdom is, and how she came into being, I will declare,
And I will not hide mysteries from you;
But I will trace
her
out
6:22
Or,
from her first beginning
from the beginning of creation,
And bring the knowledge of her into clear light,
And I will not pass by the truth;
Neither indeed will I take
6:23
Gr.
wasted.
pining envy for my companion in the way,
Because
6:23
Gr.
this
envy shall have no fellowship with wisdom.
But a multitude of wise men is salvation to the world,
And an understanding king is tranquillity to
his
people.
Wherefore be disciplined by my words, and
thereby
shall ye profit.
I myself also am
7:1
Many authorities read
a mortal man. mortal, like to all,
And am sprung from one born of the earth,
the man
first formed,
And in the womb of a mother was I moulded into flesh in the time of ten months,
Being compacted in blood of the seed of man and pleasure that came with sleep.
And I also, when I was born, drew in the common air,
And fell upon the
7:3
Gr.
of like qualities.
kindred earth,
Uttering, like all, for my first voice, the selfsame wail:
In swaddling clothes was I nursed, and
7:4
Gr.
in.
with
watchful
cares.
For no king had any other first beginning;
But all men have one entrance into life, and a like departure.
For this cause I prayed, and understanding was given me:
I called upon
God,
and there came to me a spirit of wisdom.
I preferred her before sceptres and thrones,
And riches I esteemed nothing in comparison of her.
Neither did I liken to her any priceless gem,
Because all the gold
of the earth
in her presence is a little sand,
And silver shall be accounted as clay before her.
Above health and comeliness I loved her,
And I chose to have her rather than light,
Because her bright shining is never laid to sleep.
But with her there came to me all good things together,
And in her hands innumerable riches:
And I rejoiced over
them
all because wisdom leadeth them;
Though I knew not that she was the
7:12
Some authorities read
first origin.
mother of them.
As I learned without guile, I impart without grudging;
I do not hide her riches.
For she is unto men a treasure that faileth not,
And they that use it
7:14
Gr.
prepare for themselves.
obtain friendship with God,
Commended
to him
7:14
Gr.
for the sake of the presents that come of discipline.
by the gifts which they through discipline present
to him.
But to me may God give to speak
7:15
Or,
according to
his
mind
Or,
according to
my
mind
with judgement,
And to conceive thoughts worthy of what
7:15
Some authorities read
is said.
hath been given
me;
Because himself is one that guideth even wisdom and that correcteth the wise.
For in his hand are both we and our words;
All understanding, and
all
acquaintance with divers crafts.
For himself gave me an unerring knowledge of the things that are,
To know the constitution of the world, and the operation of the elements;
The beginning and end and middle of times,
The alternations of the solstices and the changes of seasons,
The circuits of years and the
7:19
Or,
constellations
positions of stars;
The natures of living creatures and the ragings of wild beasts,
The violences of
7:20
Or,
spirits
winds and the thoughts of men,
The diversities of plants and the virtues of roots:
All things that are either secret or manifest I learned,
For she that is the artificer of all things taught me,
even
wisdom.
For there is in her a spirit quick of understanding, holy,
7:22
Gr.
Sole-born.
Alone in kind, manifold,
Subtil, freely moving,
Clear in utterance, unpolluted,
Distinct, unharmed,
Loving what is good, keen, unhindered,
Beneficent, loving toward man,
Stedfast, sure, free from care,
All-powerful, all-surveying,
And penetrating through all spirits
That are quick of understanding, pure, most subtil:
For wisdom is more mobile than any motion;
Yea, she pervadeth and penetrateth all things by reason of her pureness.
For she is a
7:25
Gr.
vapour.
breath of the power of God,
And a clear effluence of the glory of the Almighty;
Therefore can nothing defiled find entrance into her.
For she is an effulgence from everlasting light,
And an unspotted mirror of the working of God,
And an image of his goodness.
And she, being one, hath power to do all things;
And remaining in herself, reneweth all things:
And from generation to generation passing into holy souls
She maketh
men
friends of God and prophets.
For nothing doth God love save him that dwelleth with wisdom.
For she is fairer than the sun,
And above
7:29
Gr.
every arrangement of stars.
all the constellations of the stars:
Being compared with light, she is found
to be
before it;
For
7:30
Gr.
to this.
to the light
of day
succeedeth night,
But against wisdom evil doth not prevail;
But she
8:1
Or,
reacheth from end onward unto end mightily
reacheth from one end
of the world
to the other with full strength,
And ordereth all things
8:1
Or,
unto good use
graciously.
Her I loved and sought out from my youth,
And I sought to take her for my bride,
And I became enamoured of her beauty.
She glorifieth
her
noble birth in that it is given her to live with God,
And the Sovereign Lord of all loved her.
For she is initiated into the knowledge of God,
And she
8:4
Some authorities read
deviseth
for him.
chooseth out
for him
his works.
But if riches are a desired possession in life,
What is richer than wisdom, which worketh all things?
8:6
The Greek text of this clause is perhaps corrupt.
And if understanding worketh,
Who more than
8:6
Gr.
she.
wisdom is an artificer of the things that are?
And if a man loveth righteousness,
8:7
Gr.
Her labours are.
The fruits of wisdom’s labour are virtues,
For she teacheth soberness and understanding, righteousness and courage;
And there is nothing in life for men more profitable than these.
And if a man longeth even for much experience,
She knoweth
8:8
Some authorities read
how to divine the things of old and the things to come.
the things of old, and
8:8
Gr.
conjectureth.
divineth the things to come:
She understandeth subtilties of speeches and interpretations of dark sayings:
She foreseeth signs and wonders, and the issues of seasons and times.
I determined therefore to take her unto me to live with me,
Knowing that she is one who would
8:9
Or,
hold counsel with me for good things, and...against cares and grief
give me good
thoughts
for counsel,
And
8:9
Or,
exhort
Or,
advise
encourage me in cares and grief.
Because of her I shall have glory among multitudes,
And honour in the sight of elders, though I be young.
I shall be found of a quick conceit when I give judgement,
And in the presence of
8:11
Or,
mighty men
princes I shall be admired.
When I am silent, they shall wait for me;
And when I open my lips, they shall give heed unto me;
And if I continue speaking, they shall lay their hand upon their mouth.
Because of her I shall have immortality,
And leave behind an eternal memory to them that come after me.
I shall govern peoples,
And nations shall be subjected to me.
Dread princes shall fear me when they hear
of me:
Among
my
8:15
Gr.
multitude.
people I shall shew myself a good
ruler,
and in war courageous.
When I am come into my house, I shall find rest with her;
For converse with her hath no bitterness,
And to live with her hath no pain, but gladness and joy.
When I considered these things in myself,
And took thought in my heart how that in kinship unto wisdom is immortality,
And in her friendship is good delight,
And in the labours of her hands is wealth that faileth not,
And in
8:18
Gr.
practice of communion.
assiduous communing with her is understanding,
And great renown in having fellowship with her words,
I went about seeking how to take her unto myself.
Now I was
8:19
Or,
a goodly child
a child of parts, and a good soul fell to my lot;
Nay rather, being good, I came into a body undefiled.
But perceiving that I could not otherwise
8:21
This is the probable sense: the Greek text is perhaps defective.
possess
wisdom
except God gave
her
me
(Yea and to know
8:21
Gr.
of whom is the grace.
by whom the grace is given, this
too
came of understanding),
I pleaded with the Lord and besought him, and with my whole heart I said,
O God of the fathers, and
9:1
Gr.
Lord of thy mercy.
Compare 2 Sam. vii. 15; Ps. lxxxix. 49.
Lord who keepest thy mercy,
Who madest all things
9:1
Gr.
in.
by thy word;
And by thy wisdom thou formedst man,
That he should have dominion over the creatures that were made by thee,
And rule the world in holiness and righteousness,
And execute judgement in uprightness of soul;
Give me wisdom, her that sitteth by thee on thy
9:4
Gr.
thrones.
throne;
And reject me not from among thy
9:4
Or,
children
servants:
Because I am thy bondman and the son of thy handmaid,
A man weak and short-lived,
And of small power to understand judgement and laws.
For even if a man be perfect among the sons of men,
Yet
if the wisdom that cometh from thee be not with him, he shall be held in no account.
Thou didst choose me before
my brethren
to be king of thy people,
And to do judgement for thy sons and daughters.
Thou gavest command to build a sanctuary in thy holy mountain,
And
9:8
Or,
a place of sacrifice
an altar in the city of thy
9:8
Gr.
tabernacling.
habitation,
A copy of the holy tabernacle which thou preparedst aforehand from the beginning.
And with thee is wisdom, which knoweth thy works,
And was present when thou wast making the world,
And which understandeth what is pleasing in thine eyes,
And what is right
9:9
Gr.
in.
according to thy commandments.
Send her forth out of the holy heavens,
And from the throne of thy glory bid her come,
That being present with me she may toil
with me,
And
that
I may learn what is well-pleasing before thee.
For she knoweth all things and hath understanding
thereof,
And in my doings she shall guide me in
ways of
soberness,
And she shall guard me in her glory.
And
so
shall my works be acceptible,
And I shall judge thy people righteously,
And I shall be worthy of my father’s
9:12
Gr.
thrones.
throne.
For what man shall know the counsel of God?
Or who shall conceive what the Lord willeth?
For the thoughts of mortals are
9:14
The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
timorous,
And our devices are prone to fail.
For a corruptible body weigheth down the soul,
And the earthy frame lieth heavy on a mind that
9:15
Or,
museth upon many things
is full of cares.
And hardly do we
9:16
Gr.
conjecture.
divine the things that are on earth,
And the things that are close at hand we find with labour;
But the things that are in the heavens who
ever yet
traced out?
And who
ever
gained knowledge of thy counsel, except thou
9:17
Or,
hadst given...and sent
gavest wisdom,
And sentest thy holy spirit
9:17
Gr.
from the highest.
from on high?
And it was thus that the ways of them which are on earth were corrected,
And men were taught the things that are pleasing unto thee;
And through wisdom were they saved.
10:1
Gr.
She.
Wisdom guarded to the end the first formed father of the world, that was created alone,
And delivered him out of his own transgression,
And gave him strength to get dominion over all things.
But when an unrighteous man fell away from her in his anger,
He perished himself in the rage wherewith he slew his brother.
And when for his cause the earth was drowning with a flood,
Wisdom again saved it,
Guiding the righteous man’s course by a poor piece of wood.
Moreover, when nations consenting together in wickedness had been confounded,
10:5
Gr.
She
Wisdom knew the righteous man, and preserved him blameless unto God,
And kept him strong when his heart yearned toward his child.
While the ungodly were perishing,
10:6
Gr.
she
wisdom delivered a righteous man,
When he fled from the fire that descended out of heaven on
10:6
That is,
the region of the five cities.
Pentapolis.
To whose wickedness a smoking waste still witnesseth,
And plants bearing fair fruit that cometh not to ripeness;
Yea and
a
10:7
Or,
distrustful
disbelieving soul hath a memorial
there,
a pillar of salt
still
standing.
For having passed wisdom by,
Not only were they disabled from recognising the things which are good,
But they also left behind them
10:8
Or,
by their life
for
human
life a monument of their folly;
To the end that
10:8
Gr.
wherein.
where they
10:8
Gr.
stumbled.
went astray they might fail even to be unseen:
But wisdom delivered out of troubles those that waited on her.
When a righteous man was a fugitive from a brother’s wrath,
10:10
Gr.
she.
wisdom guided him in straight paths;
She shewed him God’s kingdom, and gave him knowledge of holy things;
She prospered him in his toils, and multiplied the fruits of his labour;
When in their covetousness
men
dealt hardly with him,
She stood by him and made him rich;
She guarded him from enemies,
And from those that lay in wait she kept him safe,
And over his sore conflict she watched as judge,
That he might know that godliness is more powerful than
10:12
Gr.
every one.
all.
When a righteous man was sold,
10:13
Gr.
she.
wisdom forsook him not,
But
10:13
Or,
from the sin
of his brethren...into a pit
from sin she delivered him;
She went down with him into a dungeon,
And in bonds she left him not,
Till she brought him the sceptre of a kingdom,
And authority over those that dealt tyrannously with him;
She shewed them also to be false that had mockingly accused him,
And gave him eternal glory.
10:15
Gr.
she.
Wisdom delivered a holy people and a blameless seed from a nation of oppressors.
She entered into the soul of a servant of the Lord,
And withstood terrible kings in wonders and signs.
She rendered unto holy men a reward of their toils;
She guided them along a marvellous way,
And became unto them a covering in the day-time,
And a flame of stars through the night.
She brought them over the Red sea,
And led them through much water;
But their enemies she drowned,
And out of the bottom of the deep she cast them up.
Therefore the righteous spoiled the ungodly;
And they sang praise to thy holy name, O Lord,
And extolled with one accord thy hand that fought for them:
Because wisdom opened the mouth of the dumb,
And made the tongues of babes to speak clearly.
She prospered their works in the hand of a holy prophet.
They journeyed through a desert without inhabitant,
And in trackless regions they pitched their tents.
They withstood enemies, and
11:3
Or,
took vengeance on foes
repelled foes.
They thirsted, and they called upon thee,
And there was given them water out of
11:4
Or,
the steep rock
the
11:4
See Deut. viii. 15; Ps. cxiv. 8.
flinty rock,
And healing of their thirst out of the hard stone.
For by what things their foes were punished,
By these they in their need were benefited.
11:6
The text of this verse is perhaps corrupt.
When
the enemy
were troubled with clotted blood instead of a river’s ever-flowing fountain,
To rebuke the decree for the slaying of babes,
Thou gavest them abundant water beyond all hope,
Having shewn
them
by
11:8
Gr.
the then thirst.
the thirst which they had suffered how thou didst punish the adversaries.
For when they were tried, albeit but in mercy chastened,
They learned how the ungodly were tormented, being judged with wrath:
For these, as a father, admonishing them, thou didst prove;
But those, as a stern king, condemning them, thou didst search out.
Yea and whether they were far off
from the righteous
or near
them,
they were alike distressed;
For a double grief took hold on them,
And a groaning at the remembrance of things past.
For when they heard that through their own punishments the others
11:13
Some authorities read
were being.
had been benefited,
They felt
the presence of
the Lord;
For him who long before was
11:14
Some authorities read
cast forth in hatred they.
cast forth and exposed they left off mocking:
In the last issue of what came to pass
11:14
Or,
they marvelled
at him
they marvelled,
Having thirsted in another manner than the righteous.
But in requital of the senseless imaginings of their unrighteousness,
Wherein they were led astray to worship irrational reptiles and wretched vermin,
Thou didst send upon them a multitude of irrational creatures for vengeance;
That they might learn, that by what things a man sinneth, by these he is punished.
For thine all-powerful hand,
That created the world out of formless matter,
Lacked not means to send upon them a multitude of bears, or fierce lions,
Or
11:18
Some authorities read
unknown wild beasts, full of new-created rage.
new-created wild beasts, full of rage,
of
unknown
kind,
Either breathing out a blast of fiery breath,
Or blowing forth
from their nostrils
noisome smoke,
Or flashing dreadful sparkles from their eyes;
Which had power not only to consume them by their
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Gr.
harmfulness.
violence,
But to destroy them even by the terror of their sight.
Yea and without these might they have fallen by a single breath,
Being pursued by Justice, and scattered abroad by the breath of thy power.
But by measure and number and weight thou didst order all things.
For to be greatly strong is thine at all times;
And the might of thine arm who shall withstand?
Because the whole world before thee is as
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Gr.
that which just turneth.
a grain
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Gr.
from.
in a balance,
And as a drop of dew that at morning cometh down upon the earth.
But thou hast mercy on all men, because thou hast power to do all things,
And thou overlookest the sins of men to the end they may repent.
For thou lovest all things that are,
And abhorrest none of the things which thou didst make;
For never wouldest thou have formed anything if thou didst hate it.
And how would anything have endured, except thou hadst willed it?
Or that which was not called by thee,
how would
it have been preserved?
But thou sparest all things, because they are thine,
O Soverign Lord, thou lover of
men’s
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Or,
souls
lives;
For thine incorruptible spirit is in all things.
Wherefore thou convictest by little and little them that
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Gr.
fall aside.
fall from the right way,
And, putting them in remembrance by the
very
things wherein they sin, dost thou admonish them,
That escaping from their wickedness they may believe on thee, O Lord.
For verily the old inhabitants of thy holy land,
Hating
them
because they practised detestable works of enchantments and unholy rites
12:5
The words rendered
slaughters
and
impious
in verses 5 and 6 differ but slightly from the readings of the Greek text, which here yield no sense.
(Merciless slaughters of children,
And sacrificial banquets of men’s flesh and of blood),
Confederates in an impious fellowship,
And murderers of their own helpless babes,
It was thy counsel to destroy by the hands of our fathers;
That the land which in thy sight is most precious of all
lands
Might receive a worthy colony of God’s
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Or,
children
servants.
Nevertheless even these thou didst spare as
being
men,
And thou sentest
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Or,
wasps
hornets as forerunners of thy host,
To cause them to perish by little and little;
Not that thou wast unable to subdue the ungodly under the hand of the righteous in battle,
Or by terrible beasts or by
one
stern word to make away with them at once;
But judging them by little and little thou gavest them a place of repentance,
Not being ignorant that their nature by birth was evil, and their wickedness inborn,
And that their manner of thought would in no wise ever be changed,
For they were a seed accursed from the beginning:
Neither was it through fear of any that thou didst leave them
then
unpunished for their sins.
For who shall say, What hast thou done?
Or who shall withstand thy judgement?
And who shall accuse thee for the perishing of nations which thou didst make?
Or who shall come and stand before thee as an avenger for unrighteous men?
For neither is there any God beside thee that careth for all,
That thou mightest shew
unto him
that thou didst not judge unrighteously:
Neither shall king or prince be able to look thee in the face
to plead
for those whom thou hast punished.
But being righteous thou rulest all things righteously,
Deeming it a thing alien from thy power
To condemn one that doth not himself deserve to be punished.
For thy strength is the beginning of righteousness,
And thy sovereignty over all maketh thee to forbear all.
For when men believe not that thou art perfect in power, thou shewest thy strength,
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The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
And
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Or,
in them
in dealing with them that know
it
thou puttest their boldness to confusion.
But thou, being sovereign over
thy
strength, judgest in gentleness,
And with great forbearance dost thou govern us;
For the power is thine whensoever thou hast the will.
But thou didst teach thy people by such works as these,
How that the righteous must be a lover of men;
And thou didst make thy sons to be of good hope,
Because thou givest repentance when men have sinned.
For if on them that were enemies of thy
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Or,
children
servants and due to death
Thou didst take vengeance with so great heedfulness and indulgence,
Giving them times and place whereby they might escape from their wickedness;
With how great carefulness didst thou judge thy sons,
To whose fathers thou gavest oaths and covenants of good promises!
While therefore thou dost chasten us, thou scourgest our enemies ten thousand times more,
To the intent that we may ponder thy goodness when we judge,
And when we are judged may look for mercy.
Wherefore also the unrighteous that lived in folly of life
Thou didst torment through their own abominations.
For verily they went astray very far
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Or,
even beyond
in the ways of error,
Taking as gods those
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Gr.
living creatures:
and so elsewhere in this book.
animals which even among their enemies were held in dishonour,
Deceived like foolish babes.
Therefore, as unto unreasoning children, thou didst send thy judgement to mock them.
But they that would not be admonished
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Or,
by a correction, which was as children’s play
Gr.
by child-play of correction.
by a mocking correction as of children
Shall have experience of a judgement worthy of God.
For through the sufferings whereat they were indignant,
Being punished in these creatures which they supposed to be gods,
They saw, and recognised as the true God him whom before they
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Or,
denied that they knew
refused to know:
Wherefore also the last end of condemnation came upon them.
For verily all men by nature
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Or, are
were but
vain who had no perception of God,
And from the good things that are seen they gained not power to know him that is,
Neither by giving heed to the works did they recognise the artificer;
But either fire, or wind, or swift air,
Or
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Gr.
circle of stars.
circling stars, or raging water, or
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Or,
luminaries of heaven, rulers of the world, they thought to be gods
luminaries of heaven,
They thought to be gods that rule the world.
And if it was through delight in their beauty that they took them to be gods,
Let them know how much better than these is their Sovereign Lord;
For the first author of beauty created them:
But if it was through astonishment at their power and
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Gr.
efficacy.
influence,
Let them understand from them how much more powerful is he that formed them;
For from the
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Some authorities read
greatness and beauty of.
greatness of the beauty
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Some authorities omit
even.
even of created things
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Or,
Correspondently
In like proportion
13:5
Gr.
is the first maker of them beheld.
does man form the image of their first maker.
But yet for these
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Or,
things
men there is but small blame,
For they too peradventure do
but
go astray
While they are seeking God and desiring to find him.
For
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Or,
being occupied with
living among his works they make diligent search,
And they
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Or,
trust their sight that the things
yield themselves up to sight, because the things that they look upon are beautiful.
But again even they are not to be excused.
For if they had power to know so much,
That they should be able to explore
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Or,
life
Or,
the world
Gr.
the age.
the course
of things,
How is it that they did not sooner find the Sovereign Lord of these
his works?
But miserable
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Or, are
were
they, and
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Or,
amongst
in dead things
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Or, are
were
their hopes,
Who called them gods which are works of men’s hands,
Gold and silver, wrought with careful art, and likenesses of animals,
Or a useless stone, the work of an ancient hand.
Yea and if some
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Gr.
carpenter who is a woodcutter.
woodcutter, having sawn down a
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Gr.
plant.
The Greek word, slightly changed, would mean
trunk
tree that is easily moved,
Skilfully strippeth away all its bark,
And fashioning it in comely form maketh a vessel useful for the service of life;
And burning the refuse of his handywork to dress his food, eateth his fill;
And taking the very refuse thereof which served to no use,
A crooked piece of wood and full of knots,
Carveth it with the diligence of his idleness,
And shapeth it by the skill of his
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Or,
leisure
indolence;
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Or, And
Then
he giveth it the semblance of the image of a man,
Or maketh it like some paltry animal,
Smearing it with vermilion, and with
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Gr.
rouge.
paint colouring it red,
And smearing over every stain that is therein;
And having made for it a chamber worthy of it,
He setteth it in a wall, making it fast with iron.
While then he taketh thought for it that it may not fall down,
Knowing that it is unable to help itself;
(For verily it is an image, and hath need of help;)
When he maketh his prayer concerning goods and his marriage and children,
He is not ashamed to speak to that which hath no life;
Yea for health he calleth upon that which is weak,
And for life he beseecheth that which is dead,
And for aid he supplicateth that which hath least experience.
And for a
good
journey that which cannot so much as move a step,
And for gaining and
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Or,
handywork
getting and good success of his hands
He asketh ability of that which with its hands is most unable.
Again, one preparing to sail, and about to journey over raging waves,
Calleth upon a piece of wood more rotten than the vessel that carrieth him;
For that
vessel
the hunger for gains devised,
And an artificer,
even
wisdom, built it;
And thy providence, O Father, guideth it along,
Because even in the sea thou gavest a way,
And in the waves a sure path,
Shewing that thou canst save out of every
danger,
That
so
even without art a man may put to sea;
And it is thy will that the works of thy wisdom should be not idle;
Therefore also do men intrust their lives to a little piece of wood,,
And passing through the surge
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Gr.
by.
on a raft are brought safe
to land.
For
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The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
in the old time also, when proud giants were perishing,
The hope of the world, taking refuge on a raft,
Left to
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Or,
future time
Gr.
age.
the race of men a seed of generations
to come,
Thy hand guiding the helm.
For blessed
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Or,
is
hath been wood through which cometh righteousness:
But the
idol
made with hands is accursed, itself and he that made it;
Because his was the working, and the corruptible thing was named a god:
For both the ungodly doer and his ungodliness are alike hateful to God;
For verily the deed shall be punished together with him that committed it.
Therefore also
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Or,
upon
Gr.
in.
among the idols of the nations shall there be a visitation,
Because, though formed of things which God created, they were made an abomination,
And stumblingblocks to the souls of men,
And a snare to the feet of the foolish.
For the devising of idols was the beginning of fornication,
And the invention of them the corruption of life:
For neither were they from the beginning, neither shall they be for ever;
For by the vaingloriousness of men they entered into the world,
And therefore was a speedy end devised for them.
For a father worn with untimely grief,
Making an image of the child quickly taken away,
Now honoured him as a god which was then a dead man,
And delivered to those that were under him mysteries and solemn rites.
Afterward the ungodly custom, in process of time grown strong, was kept as a law,
And by the commandments of princes the graven images received worship.
And when men could not honour them in presence because they dwelt far off,
Imagining the likeness from afar,
They made a visible image of the king whom they honoured,
That by their zeal they might flatter the absent as if present.
But unto a yet higher pitch was worship raised even by them that knew
him
not,
Urged forward by the ambition of the artificer:
For he, wishing peradventure to please one in authority,
Used his art to force the likeness toward a greater beauty;
And the multitude, allured by reason of the grace of his handywork,
Now accounted as an object of devotion him that a little before was honoured as a man.
And this became
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Gr.
an ambush.
a hidden danger unto life,
Because men, in bondage either to calamity or to tyranny,
Invested stones and stocks with the incommunicable Name.
Afterward it was not enough for them to go astray as touching the knowledge of God;
But also, while they live
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Or,
for
in
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Gr.
a great war of ignorance.
sore conflict through ignorance
of him.
That multitude of evils they call peace.
For either slaughtering children in solemn rites, or celebrating secret mysteries,
Or holding frantic revels of strange ordinances,
No longer do they
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Or,
keep unstained either life or marriage
guard either life or purity of marriage,
But one brings upon another either death by treachery, or anguish by adulterate offspring.
And all things confusedly are filled with blood and murder, theft and deceit,
Corruption, faithlessness, tumult, perjury,
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Or,
troubling of the good, forgetfulness of favours
turmoil,
Ingratitude for benefits
received,
Defiling of souls, confusion of
14:26
Or,
kind
sex,
Disorder in marriage, adultery and wantonness.
For the worship of
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Or,
idols that may not be named
See Ex. xxiii. 13; Ps. xvi. 4; Hos. ii. 17.
those
14:27
See ver. 21.
nameless idols
Is a beginning and cause and end of every evil.
For
their worshippers
either make merry unto madness, or prophesy lies,
Or live unrighteously, or lightly forswear themselves.
For putting their trust in lifeless idols,
When they have sworn a wicked oath, they expect not to suffer harm.
But for both
sins
shall the just doom pursue them,
Because they had evil thoughts of God by giving heed to idols,
And swore unrighteously in deceit through contempt for holiness.
For it is not the power of them by whom men swear,
But it is
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Gr.
the Justice of them that sin.
that Justice which hath regard to them that sin,
That visiteth always the transgression of the unrighteous.
But thou, our God, art gracious and true,
Longsuffering, and in mercy ordering all things.
For even if we sin, we are thine, knowing thy dominion;
But we shall not sin, knowing that we have been accounted thine:
For to be acquainted with thee is
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Gr.
entire.
perfect righteousness,
And to know thy dominion is the root of immortality.
For neither were we led astray by any evil device of men’s art,
Nor yet by painters’ fruitless labour,
A form stained with varied colours;
The sight whereof leadeth fools into
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Some authorities read
reproach.
lust:
Their
desire is for the breathless form of a dead image.
Lovers of evil things, and worthy of such hopes
as these,
Are both they that do, and they that desire, and they that worship.
For a potter, kneading soft earth,
Laboriously mouldeth each several
vessel
for our service:
Nay, out of the same clay doth he fashion
Both the vessels that minister to clean uses, and those of a contrary sort,
All in like manner;
But what shall be the use of each
vessel
of either sort,
The
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Gr.
worker in clay.
craftsman
himself
is the judge.
And also, labouring to an evil end, he mouldeth a vain god out of the same clay,
He who, having but a little before been made of earth,
After a short space goeth his way
to the earth
out of which he was taken,
When he is required to render back the
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Or,
life
soul which was lent him.
Howbeit he hath anxious care,
Not because his powers must fail,
Nor because his span of life is short;
But he matcheth himself against goldsmiths and
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Gr.
silver-founders.
silversmiths,
And he imitateth moulders in
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Or,
copper
brass,
And esteemeth it glory that he mouldeth counterfeits.
His heart is ashes,
And his hope of less value than earth,
And his life of less honour than clay:
Because he was ignorant of him that moulded him,
And of him that inspired into him
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Gr.
a soul that moveth to activity.
an active
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Or,
life
soul,
And breathed into him a vital spirit.
But
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Some authorities read
they accounted.
he accounted our
very
life to be a
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Or,
sport
plaything,
And our
15:12
Or,
way of life
lifetime a gainful
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Or,
keeping of festival
fair;
For, saith he, one must get gain whence one can, though it be by evil.
For this man beyond all others knoweth that he sinneth,
Out of earthy matter making brittle vessels and graven images.
But most foolish
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Or,
are
were
they all, and
15:14
Gr.
more wretched than the soul of a babe.
of feebler soul than a babe,
The enemies of thy people, who oppressed them;
Because they even accounted all the idols of the nations
to be
gods;
Which have neither the use of eyes for seeing,
Nor nostrils for drawing breath,
Nor ears to hear,
Nor fingers for handling,
And their feet are helpless for walking.
For a man made them,
And one whose own spirit is borrowed moulded them;
For no one hath power,
being
a man, to mould a god like unto himself,
But, being mortal, he maketh a dead thing by the work of lawless hands;
For he is better than the objects of his worship,
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Most authorities read
Of which, he indeed.
Forasmuch as he indeed had life, but they never.
Yea, and the creatures that are most hateful do they worship,
15:18
The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
For, being compared as to want of sense, these are worse than all others;
Neither, as seen beside
other
creatures, are they beautiful, so that one should desire them,
But they have escaped both the praise of God and his blessing.
For this cause were
these men
worthily punished through
creatures
like
those which they worship,
And tormented through a multitude of vermin.
Instead of which punishment, thou, bestowing benefits on thy people,
Preparedst quails for food,
Food of
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Gr.
strange.
rare taste, to
satisfy
the desire of
their
appetite;
To the end that
16:3
Gr.
those.
thine enemies, desiring food,
Might for the hideousness of the
creatures
sent among them
Loathe even the necessary appetite;
But these,
thy people,
having for a short space suffered want,
Might even partake of
food of
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Gr.
strange.
rare taste.
For it was needful that upon those should come inexorable want in their tyrannous dealing,
But that to these it should only be shewed how their enemies were tormented.
For even when terrible raging of wild beasts came upon
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Gr.
them.
thy people,
And they were perishing by the bites of crooked serpents,
Thy wrath continued not to the uttermost;
But for admonition were they troubled for a short space,
Having a token of salvation,
To put them in remembrance of the commandment of thy law:
For he that turned toward it was not saved because of that which was beheld,
But because of thee, the Saviour of all.
Yea, and in this didst thou persuade our enemies,
That thou art he that delivereth out of every evil.
For them verily the bites of locusts and flies did slay,
And there was not found a healing for their life,
Because they were worthy to be punished by such
as these;
But thy sons not the very teeth of venomous dragons overcame,
For thy mercy passed by where they were, and healed them.
For they were
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Gr.
pricked
bitten, to put them in remembrance of thine oracles;
And were quickly saved, lest, falling into deep forgetfulness,
They should become
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Some authorities read
bereft of help from thy beneficence.
unable to be
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Gr.
distracted,
or,
drawn away.
The meaning is somewhat obscure.
roused by thy beneficence:
For of a truth it was neither herb nor mollifying plaister that cured them,
But thy word, O Lord, which healeth all things;
For thou hast authority over life and death,
And thou leadest down to the gates of Hades, and leadest up again.
But though a man
may
slay by his
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Or,
malice
wickedness,
Yet the spirit that is gone forth he turneth not again,
Neither giveth release to the soul that
Hades
hath received.
But thy hand it is not possible to escape;
For ungodly men,
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Or,
denying that they knew thee
refusing to know thee, were scourged in the strength of thine arm,
Pursued with strange rains and hails and showers inexorable,
And utterly consumed with fire;
For, what was most marvellous
of all,
In the water which quencheth all things the fire wrought yet more mightily;
For the world fighteth for the righteous.
For at one time the flame lost its fierceness,
That it might not burn up the creatures sent against the ungodly,
But that
these
themselves as they looked might
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Some authorities read
know.
see that they were chased through the judgement of God:
And at another time even in the midst of water it burneth above the power of fire,
That it may destroy the
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Gr.
products
fruits of an unrighteous land.
Instead whereof thou gavest thy people angels’ food to eat,
And bread ready
for their use
didst thou provide for them from heaven without
their
toil,
Bread
having the virtue of every pleasant savour,
And agreeing to every taste;
For
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Some authorities read
the substance
thereof.
thy
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Or,
creation
Gr.
substance.
nature manifested thy sweetness toward
thy
children;
While
that bread,
ministering to the desire of the eater,
Tempered itself according to every man’s choice.
But snow and ice endured fire, and melted not,
That
men
might know that fire was destroying the fruits of the enemies,
Burning in the hail and flashing in the rains;
And
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Some authorities omit
that.
that this
element
again, in order that righteous men may be nourished,
Hath even forgotten its own power.
For the creation, ministering to thee its maker,
Straineth its force against the unrighteous, for punishment,
And slackeneth it in behalf of them that trust in thee, for beneficence.
Therefore at that time also, converting itself into all forms,
It ministered to thine all-nourishing bounty,
According to the desire of them that
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Or,
had need
made supplication;
That thy sons, whom thou lovedst, O Lord, might learn
That it is not the
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Gr.
generations.
growth of
the earth’s
fruits that nourisheth a man,
But that thy word preserveth them that trust thee.
For that which was not marred by fire,
When it was simply warmed by a faint sunbeam melted away;
That it might be known that
we
must rise before the sun to give thee thanks,
And must plead with thee at the dawning of the light:
For the hope of the unthankful shall melt as the winter’s hoar frost,
And shall flow away as water that hath no use.
For great are thy judgements, and hard to
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Or,
set forth
interpret;
Therefore souls undisciplined went astray.
For when lawless men had supposed that they held a holy nation in their power,
They,
themselves,
prisoners of darkness, and bound in the fetters of a long night,
Close kept beneath their roofs,
Lay exiled from the eternal providence.
For while they thought that they were unseen in
their
secret sins,
They were
17:3
Gr.
scattered by.
sundered one from another by a dark curtain of forgetfulness,
Stricken with terrible awe, and sore troubled by spectral forms.
For neither did
17:4
Gr.
the recess.
the dark recesses that held them guard them from fears,
But sounds
17:4
Some authorities read
troubling them sore.
rushing down rang around them,
And phantoms appeared, cheerless with unsmiling faces.
And no force of fire prevailed to give
them
light,
Neither were the brightest flames of the stars strong enough to illumine that gloomy night:
But only there appeared to them the glimmering of a fire self-kindled, full of fear;
And in terror they deemed the things which they saw
To be worse than that sight, on which they could not gaze.
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Some authorities read
And the mockeries of magic art lay low, and shameful was the rebuke &c.
And they lay
helpless,
made the sport of magic art,
And a shameful rebuke of their vaunts of understanding:
For they that promised to drive away terrors and troublings from a sick soul,
These were
themselves
sick with a ludicrous fearfulness:
For even if no troublous thing affrighted them,
Yet, scared with the creepings of vermin and hissings of serpents,
they perished
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Or,
trembling, and refusing to
for very trembling,
Refusing even to look on the air, which could on no side be escaped.
17:11
This is the probable sense: the Greek text is perhaps slightly corrupt.
For wickedness, condemned by a witness within, is a coward thing,
And, being pressed hard by conscience, always
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Most authorities read
hath added.
forecasteth the worst
lot:
For fear is nothing else but a surrender of the succours which reason offereth;
And from within
the heart
the expectation
of them
being less
Maketh of greater account the ignorance of the cause that bringeth the torment.
But they, all through the night which was powerless indeed,
And which came upon them out of the recesses of powerless Hades,
All
sleeping the same sleep,
Now were haunted by monstrous apparitions,
And now were paralysed by their soul’s surrendering;
For fear sudden and unlooked for
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Some authorities read
was poured upon them.
came upon them.
So then
every man,
whosoever it might be, sinking down
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Gr.
there.
in his place,
Was kept in ward shut up in that prison which was barred not with iron:
For whether he were a husbandman, or a shepherd,
Or a labourer whose toils were in the wilderness,
He was overtaken, and endured that inevitable necessity,
For with one chain of darkness were they all bound.
Whether there were a whistling wind,
Or a melodious noise of birds among the spreading branches,
Or a measured fall of water running violently,
Or a harsh crashing of rocks hurled down,
Or the swift course of animals bounding along unseen,
Or the voice of wild beasts harshly roaring,
Or an echo rebounding from
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Or,
a hollow
the hollows of the mountains,
All these things
paralysed them with terror.
For the whole world
beside
was enlightened with clear light,
And was occupied with unhindered works;
While over them alone was spread a heavy night,
An image of the darkness that should afterward receive them;
But yet heavier than darkness were they unto themselves.
But for thy holy ones there was great light;
And
the Egyptians,
hearing their voice but seeing not their form,
Counted it a happy thing that they too had suffered,
Yet for that they do not hurt them
now,
though wronged
by them
before, they are thankful;
And because they had been at variance
with them,
they made supplication
to them.
Whereas thou didst provide
for thy people
a burning pillar of fire,
To be a guide for
their
unknown journey,
And withal a
18:3
Gr.
unharmful.
kindly sun for
their
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Or,
aspiring
proud exile.
For well did
18:4
Gr.
they.
the Egyptians deserve to be deprived of light and imprisoned by darkness,
They who had kept in close ward thy sons,
Through whom the incorruptible light of the law was to be given to
18:4
Or,
future time
Gr.
the age.
the race of men.
After they had taken counsel to slay the babes of the holy ones,
And when a single child had been cast forth and saved
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Or,
to be
to them
a rebuke
to convict
them of their sin,
Thou tookest away from them their multitude of children,
And destroyedst all
their host
together in a mighty flood.
Of that night were our fathers made aware beforehand,
That, having sure knowledge, they might be cheered by the oaths which they had trusted:
So
by thy people was expected salvation of the righteous and destruction of the enemies;
For as thou didst take vengeance on the adversaries,
18:8
Gr.
By this.
By the same means, calling us unto thyself, thou didst glorify us.
For holy children
18:9
Or,
of blessing
Gr.
of good
men, or,
of good
things.
of good men offered sacrifice in secret,
And with one consent they took upon themselves the covenant of the
18:9
Gr.
law of divineness.
divine law,
That
18:9
Some authorities read
the saints would partake...perils; already leading the fathers’ songs of praise.
they would partake alike in the same good things and the same perils;
The fathers already leading the sacred songs of praise.
But there sounded back in discord the cry of the enemies,
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Some authorities read
And was piteously borne abroad in lamentation for children.
And a piteous voice of lamentation for children was borne abroad.
And servant along with master punished with a like just doom,
And commoner suffering the same as king,
Yea, all
the people
together, under one form of death,
Had
with them
corpses without number;
For the living were not sufficient even to bury them,
Since at a single
18:12
Gr.
turn of the scale.
stroke their
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Or,
more cherished
nobler offspring was consumed.
For while they were disbelieving all things by reason of the enchantments,
Upon the destruction of the firstborn they confessed the people to be God’s son.
For while peaceful silence enwrapped all things,
And night in her own swiftness was in mid course,
Thine all-powerful word leaped from heaven out of
18:15
Or, thy
the
royal
18:15
Gr.
thrones.
throne,
A stern warrior, into the midst of the
18:15
Or,
destroying
doomed land,
Bearing as a sharp sword thine unfeigned commandment;
And standing it filled all things with death;
And while it touched the heaven it trode upon the earth.
Then forthwith apparitions in dreams terribly troubled them,
And fears came upon them unlooked for.
And
each,
one thrown here half dead, another there,
Made manifest wherefore he was dying:
For the dreams, perturbing them, did foreshew this,
That they might not perish without knowing why they were afflicted.
But it
18:20
Gr.
touched.
befell the righteous also to make trial of death,
And a multitude were stricken in the wilderness:
Howbeit the wrath endured not for long.
For a blameless man hasted to be their champion:
Bringing the weapon of his own ministry,
Even
prayer and the propitiation of incense,
He withstood the indignation, and set an end to the calamity,
Shewing that he was thy servant.
And he overcame the
18:22
The word rendered
anger
differs only by the transposition of two letters from the reading of the Greek text, which here yields no sense.
anger,
Not by strength of body, not by efficacy of weapons;
But
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Or,
to a word did he subject
by word did he subdue
18:22
Gr.
him who was punishing. the minister of punishment,
By bringing to remembrance oaths and covenants made with the fathers.
For when the dead were already fallen in heaps one upon another,
Standing between he stopped the
advancing
wrath,
And
18:23
Gr.
cleft asunder.
cut off the way to the living.
For upon
his
long
high-priestly
robe was the whole world,
And the glories of the fathers
were
upon the graving of the four rows of
18:24
Gr.
stone.
precious stones,
And thy majesty
was
upon the diadem of his head.
To these the destroyer gave place, and these
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Some authorities read
he feared.
the people
feared;
For it was enough only to make trial of the wrath.
But upon the ungodly there came unto the end indignation without mercy;
For their future also
God
foreknew,
How that, having changed their minds to
let thy people
go,
And having speeded them eagerly on their way,
They would repent themselves and pursue them.
For while they were yet in the midst of their mourning,
And making lamentation at the graves of the dead,
They drew upon themselves another counsel of folly,
And pursued as fugitives those whom with intreaties they had cast out.
For
19:4
Or,
their desert by necessity was
the doom which they deserved was drawing them
19:4
Some authorities read
unto this at last.
unto this end,
And it made them forget the things that had befallen them,
That they might fill up the punishment which was yet wanting to their torments,
And that thy people might
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Some authorities read
make trial of.
journey on by a marvellous road,
But they
themselves
might find a strange death.
For the whole creation,
each part
in its several kind, was fashioned again anew,
Ministering to
thy
several commandments,
That thy
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Or,
children
servants might be guarded free from hurt.
Then
was beheld the cloud that shadowed the camp,
And dry land rising up out of what before was water,
Out of the Red sea an unhindered highway,
And a grassy plain out of the violent surge;
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Or,
Through
By which they passed over with all their hosts,
These that were covered with thy hand,
Having beheld strange marvels.
For like horses they roamed at large,
And they skipped about like lambs,
Praising thee, O Lord, who wast their deliverer.
For they still remembered the things that came to pass in the time of their sojourning,
How that instead of
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Or,
birth of cattle
bearing
19:10
Gr.
living creatures.
cattle the land brought forth
19:10
Or,
sandflies
lice,
And instead of
19:10
Gr.
creatures of the waters.
fish the river cast up a multitude of frogs.
But afterwards they saw also a new
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Or,
production
Gr.
generation.
race of birds,
When, led on by desire, they asked for luxurious dainties;
For, to solace them, there came up for them quails from the sea.
And upon the sinners came the punishments
Not without the tokens that were given
19:13
Some authorities omit
beforehand.
beforehand by the force of the thunders;
For justly did they suffer through their own wickednesses,
For
19:13
Or,
yet more grievous was
grievous indeed was the hatred which they practised toward guests.
19:14
The Greek text of this and the following verse is perhaps corrupt.
For whereas the
men of Sodom
received not
19:14
Gr.
them who knew them not.
the strangers when they came among
them;
19:14
Gr.
These.
The Egyptians made slaves of guests who were their benefactors.
And not only so,
but God
shall
19:15
Or,
visit them...sort: since
the men of Sodom
received...aliens
visit
19:15
Gr.
them.
the men of Sodom after another sort,
Since they received as enemies them that were aliens;
Whereas these
first
welcomed with feastings,
And
then
afflicted with dreadful toils,
Them that had already shared
with them
in the same rights.
And moreover they were stricken with loss of sight
(Even as were those
others
at the righteous man’s doors),
When, being compassed about with yawning darkness,
They sought every one the passage through his own door.
For as the notes of a psaltery vary the character of the rhythm,
Even so
did
the elements, changing their order one with another,
Continuing always
the same, each
in its
several
sound;
As may clearly be
19:18
Gr.
conjectured.
divined from the sight of the things that are come to pass.
For creatures of the dry land were turned into creatures of the waters,
And creatures that swim trode
now
upon the earth:
Fire kept the mastery of its own power in
the midst of
water,
And water forgat its quenching nature:
Contrariwise, flames wasted not the flesh of perishable creatures that walked among them;
Neither
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The Greek authorities read
could be melted.
The Latin seems to have preserved the original Greek text.
melted they the
19:21
Gr.
ice-like kind.
ice-like grains of ambrosial food, that were
of nature
apt to melt.
For in all things, O Lord, thou didst magnify thy people,
And thou didst glorify them and not lightly regard them;
Standing by their side in every time and place.
Ecclesiasticus, Revised Version
Ecclesiasticus
THE WISDOM OF JESUS THE SON OF SIRACH, OR ECCLESIASTICUS.
SIRACH
Sir
THE WISDOM OF JESUS THE SON OF SIRACH,
OR
ECCLESIASTICUS.
The Prologue of the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach.
WHEREAS many and great things have been delivered unto us by the law and the prophets, and by the others that have followed in their steps, for the which things we must give Israel the praise of instruction and wisdom; and since not only the readers must needs become skilful themselves, but also they that love learning must be able to profit them which are without, both by speaking and writing; my grandfather Jesus, having much given himself to the reading of the law, and the prophets, and the other books of our fathers, and having gained great familiarity therein, was drawn on also himself to write somewhat pertaining to instruction and wisdom; in order that those who love learning, and are addicted to these things, might make progress much more by living according to the law. Ye are intreated therefore to read with favour and attention, and to pardon us, if in any parts of what we have laboured to interpret, we may seem to fail in some of the phrases. For things originally spoken in Hebrew have not the same force in them, when they are translated into another tongue: and not only these, but the law itself, and the prophecies, and the rest of the books, have no small difference, when they are spoken in their original language. For having come into Egypt in the eight and thirtieth year of Energetes the king, and having continued there some time, I found
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Or,
a like work
The word is of very doubtful meaning.
a copy affording no small instruction. I thought it therefore most necessary for me to apply some diligence and travail to interpret this book; applying indeed much watchfulness and skill in that space of time to bring the book to an end, and set it forth for them also, who in the land of their sojourning are desirous to learn, fashioning their manners beforehand, so as to live according to the law.
All wisdom
cometh
from the Lord,
And is with him for ever.
The sand of the seas, and the drops of rain,
And the days of eternity, who shall number?
The height of the heaven, and the breadth of the earth,
And the deep, and wisdom, who shall search
them
out?
Wisdom hath been created before all things,
And the understanding of prudence from everlasting.
1:5
Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities
To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed?
And who hath known her shrewd counsels?
1:7
Verses 5 and 7 are omitted by the best authorities
There is one wise, greatly to be feared,
The Lord sitting upon his throne:
He created her,
And saw, and numbered her,
And poured her out upon all his works.
She is
with all flesh according to his gift;
And he gave her freely to them that love him.
The fear of the Lord is glory, and exultation,
And gladness, and a crown of rejoicing.
The fear of the Lord shall delight the heart,
And shall give gladness, and joy, and length of days.
Whoso feareth the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last,
And in the day of his death he shall be blessed.
To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
And it was created together with the faithful in the womb.
With men she
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Gr.
nested.
laid an eternal foundation;
And with their seed shall she be had in trust.
To fear the Lord is the fulness of wisdom;
And she satiateth men with her fruits.
She shall fill all her house with desirable things,
And her garners with her produce.
The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom,
Making peace and
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Gr.
health of cure.
perfect health to flourish.
1:18
The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
He both saw and numbered her;
He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding,
And exalted the honour of them that hold her fast.
To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom;
And her branches are length of days.
1:21
Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities.
Unjust wrath can never be justified;
For the sway of his wrath is his downfall.
A man that is longsuffering will
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Most authorities read
resist.
bear
1:23
Or,
until
his
season
for a season,
And afterward gladness shall spring up unto him;
He will hide his words
1:24
Or,
until
his
season
for a season,
And the lips of many shall tell forth his understanding.
A parable of knowledge is in the treasures of wisdom;
But godliness is an abomination to a sinner.
If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments,
And the Lord shall give her unto thee freely:
For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction;
And
in
faith and meekness is his good pleasure.
Disobey not the fear of the Lord;
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The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.
And come not unto him with a double heart.
Be not a hypocrite in the mouths of men;
And take good heed to thy lips.
Exalt not thyself, lest thou fall,
And bring dishonour upon thy soul;
And
so
the Lord shall reveal thy secrets,
And shall cast thee down in the midst of the congregation;
Because thou camest not unto the fear of the Lord,
And thy heart was full of deceit.
My son, if thou comest to serve the Lord,
Prepare thy soul for temptation.
Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure,
And make not haste in time of calamity.
Cleave unto him, and depart not,
That thou mayest be increased at thy latter end.
Accept whatsoever is brought upon thee,
And be longsuffering
2:4
Gr.
in the changes of thy humiliation.
when thou passest into humiliation.
For gold is tried in the fire,
And acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation.
Put thy trust in him, and he will help thee:
Order thy ways aright, and set thy hope on him.
Ye that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy;
And turn not aside, lest ye fall.
Ye that fear the Lord, put your trust in him;
And your reward shall not fail.
Ye that fear the Lord, hope for good things,
And for eternal gladness and mercy.
Look at the generations of old, and see:
Who did ever put his trust in the Lord, and was ashamed?
Or who did abide in his fear, and was forsaken?
Or who did call upon him, and he despised him?
For the Lord is full of compassion and mercy;
And he forgiveth sins, and saveth in time of affliction.
Woe unto fearful hearts, and to faint hands,
And to the sinner that goeth two ways!
Woe unto the faint heart! for it believeth not;
Therefore shall it not be defended.
Woe unto you that have lost your patience!
And what will ye do when the Lord shall visit you?
They that fear the Lord will not disobey his words;
And they that love him will keep his ways.
They that fear the Lord will seek his good pleasure;
And they that love him shall be filled with the law.
They that fear the Lord will prepare their hearts,
And will humble their souls in his sight,
saying,
We will fall into the hands of the Lord,
And not into the hands of men:
For as his majesty is,
So also is his mercy.
Hear me your father, O my children,
And do thereafter, that ye may be saved.
For the Lord hath given the father glory as touching the children,
And hath confirmed the judgement of the mother as touching the sons.
He that honoureth his father shall make atonement for sins:
And he that giveth glory to his mother is as one that layeth up treasure.
Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his children;
And in the day of his prayer he shall be heard.
He that giveth glory to his father shall have length of days;
And he that hearkeneth unto the Lord shall bring rest unto his mother,
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The preceding words of this verse are omitted by the best authorities.
And will do service under his parents, as unto masters.
In deed and word honour thy father,
That a blessing may come upon thee from him.
For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children;
But the curse of the mother rooteth out the foundations.
Glorify not thyself in the dishonour of thy father;
For thy father’s dishonour is no glory unto thee.
For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father;
And a mother in dishonour is a reproach to her children.
My son, help thy father in his old age;
And grieve him not as long as he liveth.
And if he fail in understanding, have patience with him;
And dishonour him not
while thou art
in thy full strength.
For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten:
And instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up.
In the day of thine affliction it shall remember thee;
As fair weather upon ice,
So shall thy sins also melt away.
He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer;
And he that provoketh his mother is cursed of the Lord.
My son, go on with thy business in meekness;
So shalt thou be beloved of an acceptable man.
The greater thou art, humble thyself the more,
And thou shalt find favour before the Lord.
3:19
Verse 19 is omitted by the best authorities.
For great is the potency of the Lord,
And he is glorified of them that are lowly.
Seek not things that are too hard for thee,
And search not out things that are above thy strength.
The things that have been commanded thee, think thereupon;
For thou hast no need of the things that are secret.
Be not over busy in thy superfluous works:
For more things are shewed unto thee than men can understand.
For the conceit of many hath led them astray;
And evil surmising hath caused their judgement to slip.
3:25
Most authorities omit verse 25, and transpose the lines in verse 26.
A stubborn heart shall fare ill at the last;
And he that loveth danger shall perish therein.
A stubborn heart shall be laden with troubles;
And the sinner shall heap sin upon
3:27
Gr.
sins.
sin.
The calamity of the proud is no healing;
For a plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
The heart of the prudent will understand a parable;
And the ear of a listener is the desire of a wise man.
Water will quench a flaming fire;
And almsgiving will make atonement for sins.
He that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which cometh afterward;
And in the time of his falling he shall find a support.
My son, deprive not the poor of his living,
And make not the needy eyes to wait long.
Make not a hungry soul sorrowful;
Neither provoke a man in his distress.
To a heart that is provoked add not more trouble;
And defer not to give to him that is in need.
Reject not a suppliant in his affliction;
And turn not away thy face from a poor man.
Turn not away thine eye from one that asketh
of thee,
And give none occasion to a man to curse thee:
For if he curse thee in the bitterness of his soul,
He that made him will hear his supplication.
Get thyself the love of the congregation;
And to a great man bow thy head.
Incline thine ear to a poor man,
And answer him with peaceable words in meekness.
Deliver him that is wronged from the hand of him that wrongeth him;
And be not fainthearted in giving judgement.
Be as a father unto the fatherless,
And instead of a husband unto their mother:
So shalt thou be as a son of the Most High,
And he shall love thee more than thy mother doth.
Wisdom exalteth her sons,
And taketh hold of them that seek her.
He that loveth her loveth life;
And they that seek to her early shall be filled with gladness.
He that holdeth her fast shall inherit glory;
And where
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Or,
she
he entereth, the Lord will bless.
They that do her service shall minister to the Holy One;
And them that love her the Lord doth love.
He that giveth ear unto her shall judge the nations;
And he that giveth heed unto her shall dwell securely.
If he trust her, he shall inherit her;
And his generations shall have her in possession.
For at the first she will walk with him in crooked ways,
And will bring fear and dread upon him,
And torment him with her discipline,
Until she may trust his soul, and try him by her judgements:
Then will she return again the straight way unto him,
And will gladden him, and reveal to him her secrets.
If he go astray, she will forsake him,
And give him over
4:19
Gr.
to the hands of his fall.
to his fall.
Observe the opportunity, and beware of
4:20
Or,
an evil man
evil;
And be not ashamed concerning thy soul.
For there is a shame that bringeth sin;
And there is a shame
that is
glory and grace.
Accept not the person
of any
against thy soul;
And
4:22
Or,
be not abashed
reverence no man unto thy falling.
Refrain not speech,
4:23
Gr.
in an occasion of safety.
when it tendeth to safety;
4:23
Most authorities omit this line.
And hide not thy wisdom for the sake of fair-seeming.
For by speech wisdom shall be known;
And instruction by the word of the tongue.
Speak not against the truth;
And be abashed for thine ignorance.
Be not ashamed to make confession of thy sins;
And force not the current of the river.
Lay not thyself down for a fool to tread upon;
And accept not the person of one that is mighty.
Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord God shall fight for thee.
Be not
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Some authorities read
rough.
hasty in thy tongue,
And in thy deeds slack and remiss.
Be not as a lion in thy house,
Nor fanciful among thy servants.
Let not thine hand be stretched out to receive, and
4:31
Or,
drawn back
closed when thou shouldest repay.
Set not thy heart upon thy goods;
And say not, They are sufficient for me.
Follow not thine own mind and thy strength,
To walk in the desires of thy heart;
And say not, Who shall have dominion over me?
For the Lord will surely take vengeance on thee.
Say not, I sinned, and what happened unto me?
For the Lord is longsuffering.
5:4
The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Concerning atonement, be not without fear,
To add sin upon sins:
And say not, His compassion is great;
He will be pacified for the multitude of my sins:
For mercy and wrath are with him,
And his indignation will rest upon sinners.
Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord;
And put not off from day to day:
For suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth;
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A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.
And thou shalt perish in the time of vengeance.
Set not thine heart upon unrighteous gains:
For thou shalt profit nothing in the day of calamity.
Winnow not with every wind,
And walk not in every path:
Thus doeth the sinner that hath a double tongue.
Be stedfast in thy understanding;
And let thy word be one.
Be swift to hear;
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The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.
And with patience make thine answer.
If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbour;
And if not, let thy hand be upon thy mouth.
Glory and dishonour is in talk:
And the tongue of a man is his fall.
Be not called a whisperer;
And lie not in wait with thy tongue:
For upon the thief there is shame,
And an evil condemnation upon him that hath a double tongue.
In a great matter and in a small, be not ignorant;
And instead of a friend become not an enemy;
For an evil name shall inherit shame and reproach:
Even so shall the sinner that hath a double tongue.
Exalt not thyself in the counsel of thy soul;
That thy soul be not torn in pieces as a bull:
Thou shalt eat up thy leaves, and destroy thy fruits,
And leave thyself as a dry tree.
A wicked soul shall destroy him that hath gotten it,
And shall make him
6:4
Or,
a rejoicing
a laughingstock to his enemies.
6:5
Gr.
A sweet throat.
Sweet words will multiply
6:5
Gr.
his.
a man’s friends;
And a fair-speaking tongue will multiply courtesies.
Let those that are at peace with thee be many;
But thy counsellors one of a thousand.
If thou wouldest get thee a friend, get him
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Or,
in the time of trial
by proving,
And be not in haste to trust him.
For there is a friend
that is so
for his own occasion;
And he will not continue in the day of thy affliction.
And there is a friend that turneth to enmity;
And he will discover strife to thy reproach.
And there is a friend that is a companion at the table;
And he will not continue in the day of thy affliction.
And in thy prosperity he will be as thyself,
And will be bold over thy servants:
If thou shalt be brought low, he will be against thee,
And will hide himself from thy face.
Separate thyself from thine enemies;
And beware of thy friends.
A faithful friend is a strong
6:14
Or,
covert
defence;
And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.
There is nothing that can be taken in exchange for a faithful friend;
And his excellency is beyond
6:15
Gr.
weight.
price.
A faithful friend is a medicine of life;
And they that fear the Lord shall find him.
He that feareth the Lord directeth his friendship aright;
For as he is, so is his neighbour also.
My son, gather instruction from thy youth up:
And even unto hoar hairs thou shalt find wisdom.
Come unto her as one that ploweth and soweth,
And wait for her good fruits;
For thy toil shall be little in the tillage of her,
And thou shalt eat of her fruits right soon.
How exceeding harsh is she to the unlearned!
And he that is without understanding will not abide in her.
As a mighty stone of trial shall she rest upon him;
And he will not delay to cast her from him.
For wisdom is according to her name; and she is not manifest unto many.
Give ear, my son, and accept my judgement,
And refuse not my counsel,
And bring thy feet into her fetters,
And thy neck into her chain.
Put thy shoulder under her, and bear her,
And be not grieved with her bonds.
Come unto her with all thy soul,
And keep her ways with thy whole power.
Search, and seek, and she shall be made known unto thee;
And when thou hast got hold of her, let her not go.
For at the last thou shalt find her rest;
And
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Or,
it
she shall be turned for thee into gladness.
And her fetters shall be to thee for a covering of strength,
And her chains for a robe of glory.
For there is a golden ornament upon her,
And her bands are
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Num. xv. 38.
a riband of blue.
Thou shalt put her on
as
a robe of glory,
And shalt array thee with her
as
a crown of rejoicing.
My son, if thou wilt, thou shalt be instructed;
And if thou wilt yield thy soul, thou shalt be
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Or,
shrewd
prudent.
If thou love to hear, thou shalt receive;
And if thou incline thine ear, thou shalt be wise.
Stand thou in the multitude of the elders;
And whoso is wise, cleave thou unto him.
Be willing to listen to every godly discourse;
And let not the proverbs of understanding escape thee.
If thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him,
And let thy foot wear out the steps of his doors.
Let thy mind dwell upon the ordinances of the Lord,
And meditate continually in his commandments:
He shall establish thine heart,
And thy desire of wisdom shall be given unto thee.
Do no evil, so shall no evil overtake thee.
Depart from wrong, and it shall turn aside from thee.
My son, sow not upon the furrows of unrighteousness,
And thou shalt not reap them sevenfold.
Seek not of the Lord preeminence,
Neither of the king the seat of honour.
Justify not thyself in the presence of the Lord;
And display not thy wisdom before the king.
Seek not to be a judge,
Lest thou be not able to take away iniquities;
Lest haply thou fear the person of a mighty man,
And lay a stumblingblock in the way of thy uprightness.
Sin not against the multitude of the city,
And cast not thyself down in the crowd.
Bind not up sin twice;
For in one
sin
thou shalt not be unpunished.
Say not, He will look upon the multitude of my gifts,
And when I offer to the Most High God, he will accept
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Or,
them
it.
Be not fainthearted in thy prayer;
And neglect not to give alms.
Laugh not a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul;
For there is one who humbleth and exalteth.
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Gr.
Plow not.
Devise not a lie against thy brother;
Neither do the like to a friend.
Love not to make any manner of lie;
For the custom thereof is not for good.
Prate not in the multitude of elders;
And repeat not thy words in thy prayer.
Hate not laborious work;
Neither husbandry, which the Most High hath
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Gr.
created.
ordained.
Number not thyself among the multitude of sinners:
Remember that wrath will not tarry.
Humble thy soul greatly;
For the punishment of the ungodly man is fire and the worm.
Change not a friend for a thing indifferent;
Neither a true brother for the gold of Ophir.
Forgo not a wise and good wife;
For her grace is above gold.
Entreat not evil a servant that worketh truly,
Nor a hireling that giveth
thee
his
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Or,
soul
life.
Let thy soul love a wise servant;
Defraud him not of liberty.
Hast thou cattle? have an eye to them;
And if they are profitable to thee, let them stay by thee.
Hast thou children? correct them,
And bow down their neck from their youth.
Hast thou daughters? give heed to their body,
And make not thy face cheerful toward them.
Give thy daughter in marriage, and thou shalt have accomplished a great matter:
And give her to a man of understanding.
Hast thou a wife after thy mind? cast her not out:
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Many authorities omit this line
But trust not thyself to one that is
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Or,
hated
hateful.
Give glory to thy father with thy whole heart;
And forget not the pangs of thy mother.
Remember that of them thou wast born:
And what wilt thou recompense them for the things that they have done for thee?
Fear the Lord with all thy soul;
And reverence his priests.
With all thy strength love him that made thee;
And forsake not his ministers.
Fear the Lord, and glorify the priest;
And give him his portion, even as it is commanded thee;
The firstfruits, and the trespass offering, and the gift of the shoulders,
And the sacrifice of sanctification, and the firstfruits of holy things.
Also to the poor man stretch out thy hand,
That thy blessing may be perfected.
A gift hath grace in the sight of every man living;
And for a dead man keep not back grace.
Be not wanting to them that weep;
And mourn with them that mourn.
Be not slow to visit a sick man;
For by such things thou shalt gain love.
In all thy
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Or,
words
matters remember thy last end,
And thou shalt never do amiss.
Contend not with a mighty man,
Lest haply thou fall into his hands.
Strive not with a rich man, lest haply he overweigh thee:
For gold hath destroyed many,
And turned aside the hearts of kings.
Contend not with a man that is full of tongue,
And heap not wood upon his fire.
Jest not with a rude man,
Lest thine ancestors be dishonoured.
Reproach not a man when he turneth from sin:
Remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
Dishonour not a man in his old age;
For some of us also are waxing old.
Rejoice not over one that is dead:
Remember that we die all.
Neglect not the discourse of the wise,
And be conversant with their proverbs;
For of them thou shalt learn instruction,
And how to minister to great men.
Miss not the discourse of the aged;
For they also learned of their fathers:
Because from them thou shalt learn understanding,
And to give answer in time of need.
Kindle not the coals of a sinner,
Lest thou be burned with the
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Gr.
fire of his flame.
flame of his fire.
Rise not up from the presence of an insolent man,
Lest he lie in wait as an ambush for thy mouth.
Lend not to a man that is mightier than thyself;
And if thou lend, be as one that hath lost.
Be not surety above thy power:
And if thou be surety, take thought as one that will have to pay.
Go not to law with a judge;
For according to his honour will they give judgement for him.
Go not in the way with a rash man,
Lest he be aggrieved with thee;
For he will do according to his own will,
And thou shalt perish with his folly.
Fight not with a wrathful man,
And travel not with him through the desert:
For blood is as nothing in his sight;
And where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.
Take not counsel with a fool;
For he will not be able to conceal the matter.
Do no secret thing before a stranger;
For thou knowest not what
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Or,
it
he will bring forth.
Open not thine heart to every man;
And let him not return thee a favour.
Be not jealous over the wife of thy bosom,
And teach her not an evil lesson against thyself.
Give not thy soul unto a woman,
That she should set her foot upon thy strength.
Go not to meet a woman that playeth the harlot,
Lest haply thou fall into her snares.
Use not the company of a woman that is a singer,
Lest haply thou be caught by her attempts.
Gaze not on a maid, lest haply thou be trapped in her penalties.
Give not thy soul unto harlots,
That thou lose not thine inheritance.
Look not round about thee in the streets of the city,
Neither wander thou in the solitary places thereof.
Turn away thine eye from a comely woman,
And gaze not on another’s beauty:
By the beauty of a woman many have been led astray;
And herewith love is kindled as a fire.
Sit not at all with a woman that hath a husband;
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A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.
And revel not with her at the wine;
Lest haply thy soul turn aside unto her,
And with thy spirit thou slide into destruction.
Forsake not an old friend;
For the new is not comparable to him:
As
new wine,
so
is a new friend;
If it become old, thou shalt drink it with gladness.
Envy not the glory of a sinner;
For thou knowest not what shall be his overthrow.
Delight not in the delights of the ungodly:
Remember they shall not go unpunished unto
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave.
Keep thee far from the man that hath
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Or,
authority
power to kill,
And thou shalt have no suspicion of the fear of death:
And if thou come unto him, commit no fault,
Lest he take away thy life:
Know surely that thou goest about in the midst of snares,
And walkest upon the battlements of a city.
As well as thou canst, guess at thy neighbours;
And take counsel with the wise.
Let thy converse be with men of understanding;
And let all thy discourse be in the law of the Most High.
Let just men be the companions of thy board;
And let thy glorying be in the fear of the Lord.
For the hand of the artificers a work shall be commended:
And he that ruleth the people
shall be counted
wise for his speech.
A man full of tongue is dangerous in his city;
And he that is headlong in his speech shall be hated.
A wise judge will instruct his people;
And the government of a man of understanding shall be well ordered.
As is the judge of his people, so are his ministers;
And as is the ruler of the city,
such are
all they that dwell therein.
An uninstructed king will destroy his people;
And a city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.
In the hand of the Lord is the authority of the earth;
And in due time he will raise up over it one that is profitable.
In the hand of the Lord is the prosperity of a man;
And upon the person of the scribe shall he lay his honour.
Be not wroth with thy neighbour for every wrong;
And do nothing by works of violence.
Pride is hateful before the Lord and
before
men;
And in the judgement of both will unrighteousness err.
Sovereignty is transferred from nation to nation,
Because of iniquities, and deeds of violence, and greed of money.
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The text here is uncertain.
Why is earth and ashes proud?
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Two lines of this verse are here omitted by the best authorities.
Because in
his
life he hath cast away his bowels.
It is
a long disease; the physician mocketh:
And
he is
a king to-day, and to-morrow he shall die.
For when a man is dead,
He shall inherit creeping things, and beasts, and worms.
It is
the beginning of pride when a man departeth from the Lord;
And his heart is departed from him that made him.
For the beginning of pride is sin;
And he that keepeth it will pour forth abomination.
For this cause the Lord brought upon them strange calamities,
And overthrew them utterly.
The Lord cast down the thrones of rulers,
And set the meek in their stead.
The Lord plucked up the roots of nations,
And planted the lowly in their stead.
The Lord overthrew the lands of nations,
And destroyed them unto the foundations of the earth.
He took some of them away, and destroyed them,
And made their memorial to cease from the earth.
Pride hath not been created for men,
Nor wrathful anger for the offspring of women.
10:19
The MSS. here greatly differ. The rendering represents the most probable text.
What manner of seed hath honour? the seed of man.
What manner of seed hath honour? they that fear the Lord.
What manner of seed hath no honour? the seed of man.
What manner of seed hath no honour? they that transgress the commandments.
In the midst of brethren he that ruleth them hath honour;
And in the eyes of the Lord they that fear him.
10:21
Verse 21 is omitted by the best authorities.
The rich man, and the honourable, and the poor,
Their glorying is the fear of the Lord.
It is not right to dishonour a poor man that hath understanding;
And it is not fitting to glorify a man that is a sinner.
The great man, and the judge, and the mighty man, shall be glorified;
And there is not one of them greater than he that feareth the Lord.
Free men shall minister unto a wise servant;
And a man that hath knowledge will not murmur
thereat.
Be not over wise in doing thy work;
And glorify not thyself in the time of thy distress.
10:27
The Greek text of this verse is uncertain.
Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things,
Than he that glorifieth himself, and lacketh bread.
My son, glorify thy soul in meekness,
And give it honour according to the worthiness thereof.
Who will justify him that sinneth against his own soul?
And who will glorify him that dishonoureth his own life?
A poor man is glorified for his knowledge;
And a rich man is glorified for his riches.
But he that is glorified in poverty, how much more in riches?
And he that is inglorious in riches, how much more in poverty?
The wisdom of the lowly shall lift up his head,
And make him to sit in the midst of great men.
Commend not a man for his beauty;
And abhor not a man for his outward appearance.
The bee is little among such as fly;
And her fruit is the chief of sweetmeats.
Glory not in the putting on of raiment,
And exalt not thyself in the day of honour;
For the works of the Lord are wonderful,
And his works are hidden among men.
Many
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Gr.
tyrants
kings have sat down upon the ground;
And one that was never thought of hath worn a diadem.
Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced;
And men of renown have been delivered into other men’s hands.
Blame not before thou hast examined:
Understand first, and then rebuke.
Answer not before thou hast heard;
And interrupt not in the midst of speech.
Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not;
And where sinners judge, sit not thou with them.
My son, be not busy about many matters:
For if thou meddle much, thou shalt not be unpunished;
And if thou pursue, thou shalt not overtake;
And thou shalt not escape by fleeing.
There is one that toileth, and laboureth, and maketh haste,
And is so much the more behind.
There is one that is sluggish, and hath need of help,
Lacking in strength, and that aboundeth in poverty;
And the eyes of the Lord looked upon him for good,
And he set him up from his low estate,
And lifted up his head;
And many marvelled at him.
Good things and evil, life and death,
Poverty and riches, are from the Lord.
11:15-16
Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.
The gift of the Lord remaineth with the godly,
And his good pleasure shall prosper for ever.
There is that waxeth rich by his wariness and pinching,
And this is the portion of his reward:
When he saith, I have found rest,
And now will I eat of my goods;
Yet he knoweth not what time shall pass,
And he shall leave them to others, and die.
Be stedfast in thy covenant, and be conversant therein,
And wax old in thy work.
Marvel not at the works of a sinner;
But trust the Lord, and abide in thy labour:
For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord swiftly on the sudden to make a poor man rich.
The blessing of the Lord is in the reward of the godly;
And in an hour that cometh swiftly he maketh his blessing to flourish.
Say not, What use is there of me?
And what from henceforth shall my good things be?
Say not, I have sufficient,
And from henceforth what harm shall happen unto me?
In the day of good things there is a forgetfulness of evil things;
And in the day of evil things a man will not remember things that are good.
For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord
To reward a man in the day of death according to his ways.
The affliction of an hour causeth forgetfulness of delight;
And in the last end of a man is the revelation of his deeds.
Call no man blessed before his death;
And a man shall be known in his children.
Bring not every man into thine house;
For many are the plots of the deceitful man.
As
a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man;
And as one that is a spy, he looketh upon
thy
falling.
For he lieth in wait to turn things that are good into evil;
And in things that are praiseworthy he will lay blame.
From a spark of fire a heap of many coals is kindled;
And a sinful man lieth in wait for blood.
Take heed of an evil-doer, for he contriveth wicked things;
Lest haply he bring upon thee blame for ever.
Receive a stranger into thine house, and he will distract thee with brawls,
And estrange thee from thine own.
If thou do good, know to whom thou doest it;
And thy good deeds shall have thanks.
Do good to a godly man, and thou shalt find a recompense;
And if not from him, yet from the Most High.
There shall no good come to him that continueth to do evil,
Nor to him that giveth no alms.
Give to the godly man,
And help not the sinner.
Do good to one that is lowly,
And give not to an ungodly man:
Keep back his bread, and give it not to him,
Lest he overmaster thee thereby:
For thou shalt receive twice as much evil
For all the good thou shalt have done unto him.
For the Most High also hateth sinners,
And will repay vengeance unto the ungodly.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Give to the good man,
And help not the sinner.
A man’s friend will not be
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Or,
punished
fully tried in prosperity;
And his enemy will not be hidden in adversity.
In a man’s prosperity his enemies are grieved;
And in his adversity even his friend will be separated
from him.
Never trust thine enemy:
For like as the brass rusteth, so is his wickedness.
Though he humble himself, and go crouching,
Yet take good heed, and beware of him,
And thou shalt be unto him as one that hath wiped a mirror,
And thou shalt know that
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Or,
it hath not utterly rusted him
he hath not utterly rusted it.
Set him not by thee,
Lest he overthrow thee and stand in thy place;
Let him not sit on thy right hand,
Lest he seek to take thy seat,
And at the last thou acknowledge my words,
And be pricked with my sayings.
Who will pity a charmer that is bitten with a serpent,
Or any that come nigh wild beasts?
Even so
who will pity
him that goeth to a sinner,
And is mingled with him in his sins?
For a while he will abide with thee,
And if thou give way, he will not hold out.
And the enemy will speak sweetly with his lips,
And in his heart take counsel how to overthrow thee into a pit:
The enemy will weep with his eyes,
And if he find opportunity, he will not be satiated with blood.
If adversity meet thee, thou shalt find him there before thee;
And as though he would help thee, he will trip up thy heel.
He will shake his head, and clap his hands,
And whisper much, and change his countenance.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled;
And he that hath fellowship with a proud man shall become like unto him.
Take not up a burden above thy strength;
And have no fellowship with one that is mightier and richer than thyself.
What fellowship shall the earthen pot have with the kettle?
This shall smite, and that shall be dashed in pieces.
The rich man doeth a wrong, and he threateneth withal:
The poor is wronged, and he shall intreat withal.
If thou be profitable, he will make merchandise of thee;
And if thou be in want, he will forsake thee.
If thou have substance, he will live with thee;
And he will make thee bare, and will not be sorry.
Hath he had need of thee? then he will deceive thee,
And smile upon thee, and give thee hope:
He will speak thee fair, and say, What needest thou?
And he will shame thee by his meats,
Until he have made thee bare twice or thrice,
And at the last he will laugh thee to scorn:
Afterward will he see thee, and will forsake thee,
And shake his head at thee.
Beware that thou be not deceived, and brought low in thy mirth.
If a mighty man invite thee, be retiring,
And so much the more will he invite thee.
Press not upon him, lest thou be thrust back;
And stand not far off, lest thou be forgotten.
Affect not to speak with him as an equal,
And believe not his many words:
For with much talk will he try thee,
And in a smiling manner will search thee out.
He that keepeth not to himself words spoken is unmerciful;
And he will not spare to hurt and to bind.
Keep
them
to thyself, and take earnest heed,
For thou walkest
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Gr.
along with.
in peril of thy falling.
13:14
The remainder of verse 13, and verse 14, are omitted by the best authorities.
Every living creature loveth his like,
And every man
loveth
his neighbour.
All flesh consorteth according to kind,
And a man will cleave to his like.
What fellowship shall the wolf have with the lamb?
So
is
the sinner unto the godly.
What peace is there between the hyena and the dog?
And what peace between the rich man and the poor?
Wild asses are the prey of lions in the wilderness;
So poor men are pasture for the rich.
Lowliness is an abomination to a proud man;
So a poor man is an abomination to the rich.
A rich man when he is shaken is held up of his friends;
But one of low degree being down is thrust away also by his friends.
When a rich man is fallen, there are many helpers;
He speaketh
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Or,
secrets, and
things not to be spoken, and men justify him:
A man of low degree falleth, and men rebuke him withal;
He uttereth wisdom, and no place is allowed him.
A rich man speaketh, and all keep silence;
And what he saith they extol to the clouds:
A poor man speaketh, and they say, Who is this?
And if he stumble, they will help to overthrow him.
Riches are good that have no sin;
And poverty is evil in the mouth of the ungodly.
The heart of a man changeth his countenance,
Whether it be for good or for evil.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
A cheerful countenance is a token of a heart that is in prosperity;
And the finding out of parables is a weariness of thinking.
Blessed is the man that hath not slipped with his mouth,
And is not pricked with sorrow for sins.
Blessed is he whose soul doth not condemn him,
And who is not fallen from his hope.
Riches are not comely for a niggard;
And what should an envious man do with money?
He that gathereth
by taking
from his own soul gathereth for others;
And others shall revel in his goods.
He that is evil to himself, to whom will he be good?
And he shall not rejoice in his possessions.
There is none more evil than he that envieth himself;
And this is a recompense of his wickedness.
Even if he doeth good, he doeth it in forgetfulness;
And at the last he sheweth forth his wickedness.
Evil is he that envieth with his eye,
Turning away the face, and despising the souls
of men.
A covetous man’s eye is not satisfied with his portion;
And wicked injustice drieth up his soul.
An evil eye is grudging of bread,
And he is miserly at his table
My son, according as thou hast, do well unto thyself,
And bring offerings unto the Lord worthily.
Remember that death will not tarry,
And that the covenant of
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave is not shewed unto thee.
Do well unto thy friend before thou die;
And according to thy ability stretch out
thy hand
and give to him.
Defraud not
thyself
of a good day;
And let not the portion of a good desire pass thee by.
Shalt thou not leave thy labours unto another?
And thy toils to be divided by lot?
Give, and take, and beguile thy soul;
For there is no seeking of luxury in
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave.
All flesh waxeth old as a garment;
For the covenant from the beginning is, Thou shalt die the death.
As of the leaves flourishing on a thick tree,
Some it sheddeth, and some it maketh to grow;
So also of the generations of flesh and blood,
One cometh to an end, and another is born.
Every work rotteth and falleth away,
And the worker thereof shall depart with it.
Blessed is the man that shall
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Most authorities read
come to an end.
meditate in wisdom,
And that shall discourse by his understanding.
He that considereth her ways in his heart
Shall also have knowledge in her secrets.
Go forth after her as one that tracketh,
And lie in wait in her ways.
He that prieth in at her windows
Shall also hearken at her doors.
He that lodgeth close to her house
Shall also fasten a nail in her walls.
He shall pitch his tent nigh at hand to her,
And shall lodge in a lodging where good things are.
He shall set his children under her shelter,
And shall rest under her branches.
By her he shall be covered from heat,
And shall lodge in her glory.
He that feareth the Lord will do this;
And he that hath possession of the law shall obtain her.
And as a mother shall she meet him,
And receive him as a wife married in her virginity.
With bread of understanding shall she feed him,
And give him water of wisdom to drink.
He shall be stayed upon her, and shall not be moved;
And shall rely upon her, and shall not be confounded.
And she shall exalt him above his neighbours;
And in the midst of the congregation shall she open his mouth.
He shall inherit joy, and a crown of gladness,
And an everlasting name.
Foolish men shall not obtain her;
And sinners shall not see her.
She is far from pride;
And liars shall not remember her.
Praise is not comely in the mouth of a sinner;
For it was not sent him from the Lord.
For praise shall be spoken in wisdom;
And the Lord will prosper it.
Say not thou, It is through the Lord that I fell away;
For thou shalt not do the things that he hateth.
Say not thou, It is he that caused me to err;
For he hath no need of a sinful man.
The Lord hateth every abomination;
And they that fear him love it not.
He himself made man from the beginning,
And left him in the hand of his own counsel.
If thou wilt, thou shalt keep the commandments;
And to perform faithfulness is of
thine own
good pleasure.
He hath set fire and water before thee:
Thou shalt stretch forth thy hand unto whichsoever thou wilt.
Before man is life and death;
And whichsoever he liketh, it shall be given him.
For great is the wisdom of the Lord:
He is mighty in power, and beholdeth all things;
And his eyes are upon them that fear him;
And he will take knowledge of every work of man.
He hath not commanded any man to be ungodly;
And he hath not given any man licence to sin.
Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children,
Neither delight in ungodly sons.
If they multiply, delight not in them,
Except the fear of the Lord be with them.
Trust not thou in their life,
Neither rely on their condition:
For one is better than a thousand;
And to die childless than to have ungodly children.
For from one that hath understanding shall a city be peopled;
But a race of wicked men shall be made desolate.
Many such things have I seen with mine eyes;
And mine ear hath heard mightier things than these.
In the congregation of sinners shall a fire be kindled;
And in a disobedient nation wrath is kindled.
He was not pacified toward the giants of old time,
Who revolted in their strength.
He spared not those with whom Lot sojourned,
Whom he abhorred for their pride.
He pitied not the people of perdition,
Who were taken away in their sins.
And in like manner the six hundred thousand footmen,
Who were gathered together in the hardness of their hearts.
Even if there be one stiffnecked person,
It is marvel if he shall be unpunished:
For mercy and wrath are with him;
He is mighty to forgive, and he poureth out wrath.
As his mercy is great, so is his correction also:
He judgeth a man according to his works.
The sinner shall not escape with
his
plunder;
And the patience of the godly shall not be frustrate.
He will make room for every work of mercy;
Each man shall find according to his works.
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Verses 15 and 16 are omitted by the best authorities.
Say not thou, I shall be hidden from the Lord;
And who shall remember me from on high?
I shall not be known among so many people;
For what is my soul in a boundless creation?
Behold, the heaven, and the heaven of heavens,
The deep, and the earth, shall be moved when he shall visit.
The mountains and the foundations of the earth together
Are shaken with trembling, when he looketh upon them.
And no heart shall think upon these things:
And who shall conceive his ways?
And
there is
a tempest which no man shall see;
Yea, the more part of his works are
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Gr.
among hidden things.
hid.
Who shall declare the works of
his
righteousness?
Or who shall endure them?
For his covenant is afar off.
16:22
The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
He that is wanting in
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Gr.
heart.
understanding thinketh upon these things;
And an unwise and erring man thinketh follies.
My son, hearken unto me, and learn knowledge,
And give heed to my words with thy heart.
I will shew forth instruction by weight,
And declare knowledge exactly.
In the judgement of the Lord are his works from the beginning;
And from the making of them he disposed the parts thereof.
He garnished his works for ever,
And the beginnings of them unto their generations:
They neither hunger, nor are weary,
And they cease not from their works.
No one thrusteth aside his neighbour;
And they shall never disobey his word.
After this also the Lord looked upon the earth,
And filled it with his blessings.
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The Greek text of this line is uncertain.
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Gr.
The soul of every living thing.
All manner of living things covered the face thereof;
And into it is their return.
The Lord created man of the earth,
And turned him back unto it again.
He gave them days by number, and a set time,
And gave them authority over the things that are thereon.
He endued them with strength proper to them;
And made them according to his own image.
He put the fear of
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Gr.
him.
man upon all flesh,
And
gave him
to have dominion over beasts and fowls.
17:5
Verse 5 is omitted by the best authorities.
Counsel, and tongue, and eyes,
Ears, and heart, gave he them to understand withal.
He filled them with the knowledge of wisdom,
And shewed them good and evil.
He set his eye upon their hearts,
To shew them the majesty of his works.
17:9
Verse 9 is omitted by the best authorities.
And they shall praise the name of
his
holiness,
17:10
This line is added by the best authorities.
That they may declare the majesty of his works.
He added unto them knowledge,
And gave them a law of life for a heritage.
He made an everlasting covenant with them,
And shewed them his judgements.
Their eyes saw the majesty of
his
glory;
And their ear heard the glory of
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Some ancient authorities read
their.
his voice.
And he said unto them, Beware of all unrighteousness;
And he gave them commandment, each man concerning his neighbour.
Their ways are ever before him;
They shall not be hid from his eyes.
17:16
Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
17:17
The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
For every nation he appointed a ruler;
And Israel is the Lord’s portion.
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Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
All their works are as the sun before him;
And his eyes are continually upon their ways.
Their iniquities are not hid from him;
And all their sins are before the Lord.
17:21
Verses 16, 18, and 21 are omitted by the best authorities.
With him the alms of a man is as a signet;
And he will keep the bounty of a man as the apple of the eye.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Afterwards he will rise up and recompense them,
And render their recompense upon their head.
Howbeit unto them that repent he granteth a return;
And he comforteth them that are losing patience.
Return unto the Lord, and forsake sins:
Make thy prayer before
his
face, and lessen the offence.
Turn again to the Most High, and turn away from iniquity;
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A line is here omitted by the best authorities.
And greatly hate the abominable thing.
Who shall give praise to the Most High in
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave,
Instead of them which live and return thanks?
Thanksgiving perisheth from the dead, as from one that is not:
He that is in life and health shall praise the Lord.
How great is the mercy of the Lord,
And his forgiveness unto them that turn unto him!
For all things cannot be in men,
Because the son of man is not immortal.
What is brighter than the sun? yet this faileth:
And an evil man will think on flesh and blood.
He looketh upon the power of the height of heaven:
And all men are earth and ashes.
He that liveth for ever created all things in common.
The Lord alone shall be justified.
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The remainder of verse 2, and verse 3, are omitted by the best authorities.
To none hath he given power to declare his works:
And who shall trace out his mighty deeds?
Who shall number the strength of his majesty?
And who shall also tell out his mercies?
As for the wondrous works of the Lord, it is not possible to take from them nor add to them,
Neither is it possible to track them out.
When a man hath finished, then he is but at the beginning;
And when he ceaseth, then shall he be in perplexity.
What is man, and whereto serveth he?
What is his good, and what is his evil?
The number of man’s days at the most are a hundred years.
As a drop of water from the sea, and a pebble from the sand;
So are a few years in the day of eternity.
For this cause the Lord was longsuffering over them,
And poured out his mercy upon them.
He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil;
Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.
The mercy of a man is upon his neighbour;
But the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh;
Reproving, and chastening, and teaching,
And bringing again, as a shepherd doth his flock.
He hath mercy on them that accept chastening,
And that diligently seek after his judgements.
My son, to thy good deeds add no blemish;
And no grief of words in any of thy giving.
Shall not the dew assuage the scorching heat?
So is a word better than a gift.
Lo, is not a word better than a gift?
And both are with a gracious man.
A fool will upbrade ungraciously;
And the gift of an envious man consumeth the eyes.
Learn before thou speak;
And have a care of thy health or ever thou be sick.
Before judgement examine thyself;
And in the hour of visitation thou shalt find forgiveness.
Humble thyself before thou be sick;
And in the time of sins shew repentance.
Let nothing hinder thee to pay thy vow in due time;
And wait not until death to be justified.
Before thou makest a vow, prepare thyself;
And be not as a man that tempteth the Lord.
Think upon the wrath
that shall be
in the days of the end,
And the time of vengeance, when he turneth away his face.
In the days of fulness remember the time of hunger,
And
poverty and want in the days of wealth.
From morning until evening the time changeth;
And all things are speedy before the Lord.
A wise man will fear in everything;
And in days of sinning he will beware of offence.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom;
And he will give thanks unto him that found her.
They that were of understanding in sayings became also wise themselves,
And poured forth apt proverbs.
Go not after thy lusts;
And refrain thyself from thine appetites.
If thou give fully to thy soul the delight of her desire,
She will make thee
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Or,
a rejoicing to
the laughingstock of thine enemies.
Make not merry in much luxury;
Neither be tied to the expense thereof.
Be not made a beggar by banqueting upon borrowing,
When thou hast nothing in thy purse.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
A workman that is a drunkard shall not become rich:
He that despiseth small things shall fall by little and little.
Wine and women will make men of understanding to fall away:
And he that cleaveth to harlots will be the more reckless.
Moths and worms shall have him to heritage;
And a reckless soul shall be taken away.
He that is hasty to trust is light-minded;
And he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.
He that maketh merry in his heart shall be condemned:
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
19:6
The preceding part of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
And he that hateth talk hath the less wickedness.
Never repeat what is told thee,
And thou shalt fare never the worse.
Whether it be of friend or foe, tell it not;
And unless it is a sin to thee, reveal it not.
For he hath heard thee, and observed thee,
And when the time cometh he will hate thee.
Hast thou heard a word? let it die with thee:
Be of good courage, it will not burst thee.
A fool will travail in pain with a word,
As a woman in labour with a child.
As an arrow that sticketh in the
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Gr.
thigh of flesh.
flesh of the thigh,
So is a word in a fool’s belly.
Reprove a friend; it may be he did it not:
And if he did something, that he may do it no more.
Reprove thy neighbour; it may be he said it not:
And if he hath said it, that he may not say it again.
Reprove a friend; for many times there is slander:
And trust not every word.
There is one that slippeth, and not from the heart:
And who is he that hath not sinned with his tongue?
Reprove thy neighbour before thou threaten him;
And give place to the law of the Most High.
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Verses 18 and 19 are omitted by the best authorities.
All wisdom is the fear of the Lord;
And in all wisdom is the doing of the law.
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The remainder of verse 20, and verse 21, are omitted by the best authorities.
And the knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom;
And the prudence of sinners is not counsel.
There is a wickedness, and the same is abomination;
And there is a fool wanting in wisdom.
Better is one that hath small understanding, and feareth,
Than one that hath much prudence, and transgresseth the law.
There is an exquisite subtilty, and the same is unjust;
And there is one that perverteth favour
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Gr.
to bring to light.
to gain a judgement.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
There is one that doeth wickedly, that hangeth down his head with mourning;
But inwardly he is full of deceit,
Bowing down his face, and making as if he were deaf of one ear:
Where he is not known, he will be beforehand with thee.
And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning,
If he find opportunity, he will do mischief.
A man shall be known by his look,
And one that hath understanding shall be known by his face, when thou meetest him.
A man’s attire, and
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Gr.
laughter of the teeth.
grinning laughter,
And gait, shew what he is.
There is a reproof that is not comely;
And there is a man that keepeth silence, and he is wise.
How good is it to reprove, rather than to be wroth;
And he that maketh confession shall be kept back from hurt.
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Verse 3 is omitted by the best authorities.
As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin;
So is he that executeth judgements with violence.
There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise;
And there is one that is hated for his much talk.
There is one that keepeth silence, for he hath no answer to make;
And there is that keepeth silence, as knowing his time.
A wise man will be silent till his time come;
But the braggart and fool will overpass his time.
He that useth many words shall be abhorred;
And he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.
There is a prosperity that a man findeth in misfortunes;
And there is a gain that turneth to loss.
There is a gift that shall not profit thee;
And there is a gift whose recompense is double.
There is an abasement because of glory;
And there is that hath lifted up his head from a low estate.
There is that buyeth much for a little,
And payeth for it again sevenfold.
He that is wise in words shall make himself beloved;
But the pleasantries of fools shall be wasted.
The gift of a fool shall not profit thee;
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A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.
For his eyes are many instead of one.
He will give little, and upbraid much;
And he will open his mouth like a crier:
To-day he will lend, and to-morrow he will ask it again:
Such an one is a hateful man.
The fool will say, I have no friend,
And I have no thanks for my good deeds;
They that eat my bread are of evil tongue.
How oft, and of how many, shall he be laughed to scorn!
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The latter part of verse 17 is omitted by the best authorities.
A slip on a pavement is better than
a slip
with the tongue;
So the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
A man without grace is
as
a tale out of season:
It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant.
A
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Gr.
parable.
wise sentence from a fool’s mouth will be rejected;
For he will not speak it in its season.
There is that is hindered from sinning through want;
And when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.
There is that destroyeth his soul through bashfulness;
And by a foolish countenance he will destroy it.
There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend;
And he maketh him his enemy for nothing.
A lie is a foul blot in a man:
It will be continually in the mouth of the ignorant.
A thief is better than a man that is continually lying:
But they both shall inherit destruction.
The disposition of a liar is dishonour;
And his shame is with him continually.
He that is wise in words shall advance himself;
And one that is prudent will please great men.
He that tilleth his land shall raise his heap high;
And he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.
Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise,
And as a muzzle on the mouth, turn away reproofs.
Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is out of sight,
What profit is in them both?
Better is a man that hideth his folly
Than a man that hideth his wisdom.
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Verse 32 is omitted by the best authorities.
My son, hast thou sinned? add no more thereto;
And make supplication for thy former
sins.
Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent;
For if thou draw nigh it will bite thee:
The teeth thereof are the teeth of a lion,
Slaying the souls of men.
All iniquity is as a two-edged sword;
Its stroke hath no healing.
Terror and violence will lay waste riches;
So the house of a haughty man shall be laid waste.
Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reacheth to the ears of
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Gr.
him.
God,
And his judgement cometh speedily.
One that hateth reproof is in the path of the sinner;
And he that feareth the Lord will turn again in his heart.
He that is mighty in tongue is known afar off:
But the man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
He that buildeth his house with other men’s money
Is like one that gathereth himself stones against winter.
The congregation of wicked men is
as
tow wrapped together;
And the end of them is a flame of fire.
The way of sinners is made smooth with stones;
And at the last end thereof is the pit of Hades.
He that keepeth the law becometh master of the intent thereof;
And the end of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.
He that is not clever will not be instructed;
And there is a cleverness which maketh bitterness to abound.
The knowledge of a wise man shall be made to abound as a flood;
And his counsel as a fountain of life.
The inward parts of a fool are like a broken vessel;
And he will hold no knowledge.
If a man of knowledge hear a wise word,
He will commend it, and add unto it:
The dissolute man heareth it, and it displeaseth him,
And he putteth it away behind his back.
The discourse of a fool is like a burden in the way;
But grace shall be found on the lips of the wise.
The mouth of the prudent man shall be sought for in the congregation;
And they will ponder his words in their heart.
As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool;
And the knowledge of an unwise man is
as
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Gr.
unexamined words.
talk without sense.
Instruction is
as
fetters on the feet of an unwise man,
And as manacles on the right hand.
A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter;
But a clever man will scarce smile quietly.
Instruction is to a prudent man as an ornament of gold,
And as a bracelet upon his right arm.
The foot of a fool is soon in
another man’s
house;
But a man of experience will be ashamed of entering.
A foolish man peepeth in from the door of
another man’s
house;
But a man that is instructed will stand without.
It is a want of instruction in a man to listen at the door;
But the prudent man will be grieved with the disgrace.
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The text seems to be uncertain.
The lips of strangers will be grieved at these things;
But the words of prudent men will be weighed in the balance.
The heart of fools is in their mouth;
But the mouth of wise men is their heart.
When the ungodly curseth Satan,
He curseth his own soul.
A whisperer defileth his own soul,
And shall be hated wheresoever he sojourneth.
A slothful man is compared to a stone that is defiled;
And every one will hiss him out in his disgrace.
A slothful man is compared to the filth of a dunghill:
Every man that taketh it up will shake out his hand.
A father hath shame in having begotten an uninstructed
son;
And a
foolish
daughter is born to his loss.
A prudent daughter shall inherit a husband of her own;
And she that bringeth shame is the grief of him that begat her.
She that is bold bringeth shame upon father and husband;
And she shall be despised of them both.
Unseasonable discourse is
as
music in mourning;
But stripes and correction are wisdom at every season.
He that teacheth a fool is
as
one that glueth a potsherd together;
Even as
one that waketh a sleeper out of a deep sleep.
He that discourseth to a fool is
as
one discoursing to a man that slumbereth;
And at the end he will say, What is it?
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Verses 9 and 10 are omitted by the best authorities.
Weep for the dead, for light hath failed
him;
And weep for a fool, for understanding hath failed
him:
Weep more sweetly for the dead, because he hath found rest;
But the life of the fool is worse than death.
Seven days are
the days of
mourning for the dead;
But for a fool and an ungodly man, all the days of his life.
Talk not much with a foolish man,
And go not to one that hath no understanding:
Beware of him, lest thou have trouble;
And
so
thou shalt not be
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Or,
defiled: in his onslaught turn
defiled in his onslaught:
Turn aside from him, and thou shalt find rest;
And
so
thou shalt not be wearied in his madness.
What shall be heavier than lead?
And what is the name thereof, but a fool?
Sand, and salt, and a mass of iron, is easier to bear,
Than a man without understanding.
Timber girt and bound into a building shall not be loosed with shaking:
So a heart established in due season on well advised counsel shall not be afraid.
A heart settled upon a thoughtful understanding
Is as an ornament of plaister on a polished wall.
Pales set on a high place will not stand against the wind:
So a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool will not stand against any fear.
He that pricketh the eye will make tears to fall;
And he that pricketh the heart maketh it to shew feeling.
Whoso casteth a stone at birds frayeth them away;
And he that upbraideth a friend will dissolve friendship.
If thou hast drawn a sword against a friend, despair not;
For there may be a returning.
If thou hast opened thy mouth against a friend, fear not;
For there may be a reconciling;
Except it be for upbraiding, and arrogance, and disclosing of a secret, and a treacherous blow:
For these things every friend will flee.
Gain trust with thy neighbour in his poverty,
That in his prosperity thou mayest have gladness:
Abide stedfast unto him in the time of his affliction,
That thou mayest be heir with him in his inheritance.
22:23
The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Before fire is the vapour and smoke of a furnace;
So revilings before bloodshed.
I will not be ashamed to shelter a friend;
And I will not hide myself from his face:
And if any evil happen unto me because of him,
Every one that heareth it will beware of him.
Who shall set a watch over my mouth,
And a seal of shrewdness upon my lips,
That I fall not from it, and that my tongue destroy me not?
O Lord, Father and Master of my life,
Abandon me not to their counsel:
Suffer me not to fall by them.
Who will set scourges over my thought,
And a discipline of wisdom over mine heart?
That they spare me not for mine ignorances,
And
my heart
pass not by their sins:
That mine ignorances be not multiplied,
And my sins abound not;
And I shall fall before mine adversaries,
And mine enemy rejoice over me.
23:3
The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
O Lord, Father and God of my life,
Give me not a
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Gr.
lifting up of eyes.
proud look,
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
And turn away concupiscense from me.
23:5
The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Let not
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Gr.
appetite of the belly.
greediness and chambering overtake me;
And give me not over to a shameless mind.
Hear ye, my children, the discipline of the mouth;
And he that keepeth it shall not be taken.
The sinner shall be
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Most authorities read
left.
overtaken in his lips;
And the reviler and the proud man shall stumble therein.
Accustom not thy mouth to an oath;
And be not accustomed to the naming of the Holy One.
For as a servant that is continually scourged shall not lack a bruise,
So he also that sweareth and nameth
God
continually shall not be cleansed from sin.
A man of many oaths shall be filled with iniquity;
And the scourge shall not depart from his house:
If he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him;
And if he disregard it, he hath sinned doubly;
And if he hath sworn in vain, he shall not be justified;
For his house shall be filled with calamities.
There is a manner of speech that is clothed about with death:
Let it not be found in the heritage of Jacob;
For all these things shall be far from the godly,
And they shall not wallow in sins.
Accustom not thy mouth to gross rudeness,
For therein is the word of sin.
Remember thy father and thy mother,
For thou sittest in the midst of great men;
That thou be not forgetful before them,
And become a fool by thy custom;
So shalt thou wish that thou hadst not been born,
And curse the day of thy nativity.
A man that is accustomed to words of reproach
Will not be corrected all the days of his life.
Two sorts
of men
multiply sins,
And the third will bring wrath:
A hot mind, as a burning fire, will not be quenched till it be consumed:
A fornicator in the body of his flesh will never cease till he hath
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Or,
made a fire blaze up
burned out the fire.
All bread is sweet to a fornicator:
He will not leave off till he die.
A man that goeth astray from his own bed,
Saying in his heart, Who seeth me?
Darkness is round about me, and the walls hide me,
And no man seeth me; of whom am I afraid?
The Most High will not remember my sins;
- And the eyes of men are his terror,
And he knoweth not that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun,
Beholding all the ways of men,
And looking into secret places.
All things were known unto him or ever they were created;
And in like manner also after they were perfected.
This man shall be punished in the streets of the city;
And where he suspected not he shall be taken.
So also a wife that leaveth her husband,
And bringeth in an heir by a stranger.
For first, she was disobedient in the law of the Most High;
And secondly, she trespassed against her own husband;
And thirdly, she played the adulteress in whoredom,
And brought in children by a stranger.
She shall be brought out into the congregation;
And upon her children shall there be visitation.
Her children shall not spread into roots,
And her branches shall bear no fruit.
She shall leave her memory for a curse;
And her reproach shall not be blotted out.
And they that are left behind shall know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord,
And nothing sweeter than to take heed unto the commandments of the Lord.
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Verse 28 is omitted by the best authorities.
Wisdom shall praise
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Gr.
her own soul.
herself,
And shall glory in the midst of her people.
In the congregation of the Most High shall she open her mouth,
And glory in the presence of his power.
I came forth from the mouth of the Most High,
And covered the earth as a mist.
I dwelt in high places,
And my throne is in the pillar of the cloud.
Alone I compassed the circuit of heaven,
And walked in the depth of the abyss.
In the waves of the sea, and in all the earth,
And in every people and nation, I got a possession.
With all these I sought rest;
And in whose inheritance shall I lodge?
Then the Creator of all things gave me a commandment;
And he that created me made my tabernacle to rest,
And said, Let thy tabernacle be in Jacob,
And thine inheritance in Israel.
He created me from the beginning before the world;
And to the end I shall not fail.
In the holy tabernacle I ministered before him;
And so was I established in Sion.
In the beloved city likewise he gave me rest;
And in Jerusalem was my authority.
And I took root in a people that was glorified,
Even in the portion of the Lord’s own inheritance.
I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus,
And as a cypress tree on the mountains of Hermon.
I was exalted like a palm tree on the sea shore,
And as rose plants in Jericho,
And as a fair olive tree in the plain;
And I was exalted as a plane tree.
As cinnamon and aspalathus, I have given a scent of perfumes;
And as choice myrrh, I spread abroad a pleasant odour;
As
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See Exodus xxx. 34.
galbanum, and onyx, and stacte,
And as the fume of frankincense in the tabernacle.
As the terebinth I stretched out my branches;
And my branches are branches of glory and grace.
As the vine I put forth grace;
And my flowers are the fruit of glory and riches.
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Verse 18 is omitted by the best authorities.
Come unto me, ye that are desirous of me,
And be ye filled with my produce.
For my memorial is sweeter than honey,
And mine inheritance than the honeycomb.
They that eat me shall yet be hungry;
And they that drink me shall yet be thirsty.
He that obeyeth me shall not be ashamed;
And they that work in me shall not do amiss.
All these things are the book of the covenant of the Most High God,
Even
the law which Moses commanded us for a heritage unto the assemblies of Jacob.
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Verse 24 is omitted by the best authorities.
It is he that maketh wisdom abundant, as Pishon,
And as Tigris in the days of new
fruits;
That maketh understanding full as Euphrates,
And as Jordan in the days of harvest;
That maketh instruction to shine forth as the light,
As Gihon in the days of vintage.
The first man knew her not perfectly;
And in like manner the last hath not traced her out.
For her thoughts are filled from the sea,
And her counsels from the great deep.
And I came out as a
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Gr.
canal.
stream from a river,
And as a conduit into a garden.
I said, I will water my garden,
And will water abundantly my garden bed;
And, lo, my stream became a river,
And my river became a sea.
I will yet bring instruction to light as the morning,
And will make
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Gr.
them.
these things to shine forth afar off.
I will yet pour out doctrine as prophecy,
And leave it unto generations of ages.
Behold that I have not laboured for myself only,
But for all them that diligently seek her.
In three things I was beautified,
And stood up beautiful before the Lord and men:
The concord of brethren, and friendship of neighbours,
And a woman and her husband that walk together in agreement.
But three sorts
of men
my soul hateth,
And I am greatly offended at their life:
A poor man that is haughty, and a rich man that is a liar,
And
an old man that is an adulterer lacking understanding.
In
thy
youth thou hast not gathered,
And how shouldest thou find in thine old age?
How beautiful a thing is judgement for gray hairs,
And for elders to know counsel!
How beautiful is the wisdom of old men,
And thought and counsel to men that are in honour!
Much experience is the crown of old men;
And their glorying is the fear of the Lord.
There be nine things that I have thought of, and in mine heart counted happy;
And the tenth I will utter with my tongue:
A man that hath joy of his children;
A man that liveth and looketh upon the fall of his enemies:
Happy is he that dwelleth with a wife of understanding;
And he that hath not slipped with his tongue;
And he that hath not served a man that is unworthy of him:
Happy is he that hath found prudence;
And he that discourseth in the ears of them that listen.
How great is he that hath found wisdom!
Yet is there none above him that feareth the Lord.
The fear of the Lord passeth all things:
He that holdeth it, to whom shall he be likened?
25:12
Verse 12 is omitted by the best authorities.
Give me
any plague but the plague of the heart;
And any wickedness but the wickedness of a woman;
Any calamity, but a calamity from them that hate me;
And any vengeance, but the vengeance of enemies.
There is no head above the head of a serpent;
And there is no wrath above the wrath of an enemy.
I will rather dwell with a lion and a dragon,
Than keep house with a wicked woman.
The wickedness of a woman changeth her look,
And darkeneth her countenance as a bear doth.
Her husband shall sit at meat among his neighbours,
And when he heareth it he sigheth bitterly.
All malice is but little to the malice of a woman:
Let the portion of a sinner fall on her.
As
the going up a sandy way
is
to the feet of the aged,
So is a wife full of words to a quiet man.
Throw not thyself upon the beauty of a woman;
And desire not a woman for her beauty.
There is anger, and impudence, and great reproach,
If a woman maintain her husband.
A wicked woman is abasement of heart,
And sadness of countenance, and a wounded heart:
A woman that will not make her husband happy
Is
as
hands that hang down, and palsied knees.
From a woman
was
the beginning of sin;
And because of her we all die.
Give not water an outlet;
Neither to a wicked woman freedom of speech.
If she go not
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Gr.
according to thy hand.
as thou wouldest have her,
Cut her off from thy flesh.
25:26
The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Happy is the husband of a good wife;
And the number of his days shall be twofold.
A brave woman rejoiceth her husband;
And he shall fulfil his years in peace.
A good wife is a good portion:
She shall be given in the portion of such as fear the Lord.
Whether a man be rich or poor,
A good heart
maketh
at all times a cheerful countenance.
Of three things my heart was afraid;
And concerning the fourth
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Gr.
countenance.
kind I made supplication:
The slander of a city, and the assembly of a multitude, and a false accusation:
All these are more grievous than death.
A grief of heart and sorrow is a woman that is jealous of
another
woman,
And the scourge of a tongue communicating to all.
A wicked woman is
as
a yoke of oxen shaken to and fro:
He that taketh hold of her is as one that graspeth a scorpion.
A drunken woman
causeth
great wrath;
And she will not cover her own shame.
The whoredom of a woman is in the lifting up of her eyes;
And it shall be known by her eyelids.
Keep strict watch on a headstrong daughter,
Lest she find liberty for herself, and use it.
Look well after an impudent eye;
And marvel not if it trespass against thee.
She will open her mouth, as a thirsty traveller,
And drink of every water that is near:
At every post will she sit down,
And open her quiver against
any
arrow.
The grace of a wife will delight her husband;
And her knowledge will fatten his bones.
A silent woman is a gift of the Lord;
And there is nothing so much worth as a well-instructed soul.
A shamefast woman is grace upon grace;
And there is no
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Gr.
weight.
price worthy of a continent soul.
As the sun when it ariseth in the highest places of the Lord,
So is the beauty of a good wife in the ordering of
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Gr.
his.
a man’s house.
As the lamp that shineth upon the holy candlestick,
So is the beauty of the face in ripe age.
As the golden pillars are upon a base of silver,
So are beautiful feet with the breasts of one that is stedfast.
26:19-27
Verses 19-27 are omitted by the best authorities.
For two things my heart is grieved;
And for the third anger cometh upon me:
A man of war that suffereth for poverty;
And men of understanding that are counted as refuse:
One that turneth back from righteousness to sin;
The Lord shall prepare him for the sword.
A merchant shall hardly keep himself from wrong doing;
And a huckster shall not be acquitted of sin.
Many have sinned for a thing indifferent;
And he that seeketh to multiply
gain
will turn his eye away.
A nail will stick fast between the joinings of stones;
And sin will
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Gr.
rub.
thrust itself in between buying and selling.
Unless
a man
hold on diligently in the fear of the Lord,
His house shall soon be overthrown.
In the shaking of a sieve, the refuse remaineth;
So the filth of man in his reasoning.
The furnace will prove the potter’s vessels;
And the trial of a man is in his reasoning.
The fruit of a tree declareth the husbandry thereof;
So is the utterance of the thought of the heart of a man.
Praise no man before
thou hearest him
reason;
For this is the trial of men.
If thou followest righteousness, thou shalt obtain her,
And put her on, as a long robe of glory.
Birds will resort unto their like;
And truth will return unto them that practise her.
The lion lieth in wait for prey;
So doth sin for them that work iniquity.
The discourse of a godly man is always wisdom:
But the foolish man changeth as the moon.
Among men void of understanding observe the opportunity;
But stay continually among the thoughtful.
The discourse of fools is an offence;
And their laughter is in the wantonness of sin.
The talk of a man of many oaths will make the hair stand upright;
And their strife maketh one stop his ears.
The strife of the proud is a shedding of blood;
And their reviling of each other is a grievous thing to hear.
He that revealeth secrets destroyeth credit,
And shall not find a friend to his mind.
Love a friend, and keep faith with him:
But if thou reveal his secrets,
Thou shalt not pursue after him;
For as a man hath destroyed his enemy,
So hast thou destroyed the friendship of thy neighbour.
And as a bird which thou hast loosed out of thy hand,
So hast thou let thy neighbour go, and thou wilt not catch him again:
Pursue him not, for he is gone far away,
And hath escaped as a gazelle out of the snare.
For a wound may be bound up, and after reviling there may be a reconcilement;
But he that revealeth secrets hath lost hope.
One that winketh with the eye contriveth evil things;
And no man will remove him from it.
When thou art present, he will speak sweetly,
And will admire thy words;
But afterward he will writhe his mouth,
And set a trap
for thee
in thy words.
I have hated many things, but nothing like him;
And the Lord will hate him.
One that casteth a stone on high casteth it on his own head;
And a deceitful stroke will open wounds.
He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it;
And he that setteth a snare shall be taken therein.
He that doeth evil things, they shall roll upon him,
And he shall not know whence they have come to him.
Mockery and reproach are from the haughty;
And vengeance, as a lion, shall lie in wait for him.
They that rejoice at the fall of the godly shall be taken in a snare;
And anguish shall consume them before they die.
Wrath and anger, these also are abominations;
And a sinful man shall possess them.
He that taketh vengeance shall find vengeance from the Lord;
And he will surely make firm his sins.
Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done
thee;
And then thy sins shall be pardoned when thou prayest.
Man cherisheth anger against man;
And doth he seek healing from the Lord?
Upon a man like himself he hath no mercy;
And doth he make supplication for his own sins?
He being himself flesh nourisheth wrath:
Who shall make atonement for his sins?
Remember thy last end, and cease from enmity:
Remember
corruption and death, and abide in the commandments.
Remember the commandments, and be not wroth with thy neighbour;
And
remember
the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.
Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins:
For a passionate man will kindle strife;
And a man that is a sinner will trouble friends,
And will make debate among them that be at peace.
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The order of the lines in this verse is uncertain.
As is the fuel of the fire, so will it burn;
And as the stoutness of the strife is,
so
will it burn:
As is the strength of the man,
so
will be his wrath;
And as is his wealth,
so
will he exalt his anger.
A contention begun in haste kindleth a fire;
And a hasty fighting sheddeth blood.
If thou blow a spark, it shall burn;
And if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched:
And both these shall come out of thy mouth.
Curse the whisperer and double-tongued:
For he hath destroyed many that were at peace.
A third person’s tongue hath shaken many,
And dispersed them from nation to nation;
And it hath pulled down strong cities,
And overthrown the houses of great men.
A third person’s tongue hath cast out brave women,
And deprived them of their labours.
He that hearkeneth unto it shall not find rest,
Nor shall he dwell quietly.
The stroke of a whip maketh a mark in the flesh;
But the stroke of a tongue will break bones.
Many have fallen by the edge of the sword:
Yet not so many as they that have fallen because of the tongue.
Happy is he that is sheltered from it,
That hath not passed through the wrath thereof;
That hath not drawn its yoke,
And hath not been bound with its bands.
For the yoke thereof is a yoke of iron,
And the bands thereof are bands of brass.
The death thereof is an evil death;
And Hades were better than it.
It shall not have rule over godly men;
And they shall not be burned in its flame.
They that forsake the Lord shall fall into it;
And it shall burn among them, and shall not be quenched:
It shall be sent forth upon them as a lion;
And as a leopard it shall destroy them.
Look that thou hedge thy possession about with thorns;
Bind up thy silver and thy gold;
And make a balance and a weight for thy words;
And make a door and a bar for thy mouth.
Take heed lest thou slip therein;
Lest thou fall before one that lieth in wait.
He that sheweth mercy will lend unto his neighbour;
And he that strengtheneth him with his hand keepeth the commandments.
Lend to thy neighbour in time of his need;
And pay thou thy neighbour again in due season.
Confirm thy word, and keep faith with him;
And at all seasons thou shalt find what thou needest.
Many have reckoned a loan as a windfall,
And have given trouble to those that helped them.
Till he hath received, he will kiss a man’s hands;
And for his neighbour’s money he will speak submissly:
And when payment is due, he will prolong the time,
And return words of heaviness, and complain of
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Gr.
the season.
the times.
If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half;
And he will count it as a windfall:
If not, he hath deprived him of his money,
And he hath gotten him for an enemy without cause:
He will pay him with cursings and railings;
And for honour he will pay him disgrace.
29:7
Some ancient authorities read
Many therefore.
Many on account of
men’s
ill-dealing have turned away;
They have feared to be defrauded for nought.
Howbeit with a man in poor estate be longsuffering;
And let him not wait for
thine
alms.
Help a poor man for the commandment’s sake;
And according to his need send him not empty away.
Lose
thy
money for a brother and a friend;
And let it not rust under the stone to be lost.
Bestow thy treasure according to the commandments of the Most High;
And it shall profit thee more than gold.
Shut up alms in thy store-chambers;
And it shall deliver thee out of all affliction:
It shall fight for thee against thine enemy
Better than a mighty shield and a ponderous spear.
A good man will be surety for his neighbour;
And he that hath lost shame will fail him.
Forget not the good offices of thy surety;
For he hath given his life for thee.
A sinner will overthrow the good estate of his surety;
And he that is of an unthankful mind will fail him that delivered him.
Suretiship hath undone many that were prospering,
And shaken them as a wave of the sea:
Mighty men hath it driven from their homes;
And they wandered among strange nations.
A sinner that falleth into suretiship,
And undertaketh contracts for work, shall fall into lawsuits.
Help thy neighbour according to thy power,
And take heed to thyself that thou fall not
to the same.
The chief thing for life is water, and bread,
And a garment, and a house to cover shame.
Better is the life of a poor man under a shelter of logs,
Than sumptuous fare in another man’s house.
With little or with much, be well satisfied.
29:23
The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
It is a miserable life to go from house to house:
And where thou art a sojourner, thou shalt not
dare to
open thy mouth.
Thou shalt entertain, and give to drink, and have no thanks:
And besides this thou shalt hear bitter words.
Come hither, thou sojourner, furnish a table,
And if thou hast aught in thy hand, feed me with it.
Go forth, thou sojourner, from the face of honour;
My brother is come to be my guest; I have need of my house.
These things are grievous to a man of understanding;
The upbraiding of house-room, and the reproaching of the money-lender.
He that loveth his son will continue to lay stripes upon him,
That he may have joy of him in the end.
He that chastiseth his son shall have profit of him,
And shall glory of him among his acquaintance.
He that teacheth his son shall provoke his enemy to jealousy;
And before friends he shall rejoice of him.
His father dieth, and is as though he had not died;
For he hath left one behind him like himself.
In his life, he saw and rejoiced
in him;
And when he died, he sorrowed not:
He left behind him an avenger against his enemies,
And one to requite kindness to his friends.
He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds;
And his heart will be troubled at every cry.
An unbroken horse becometh stubborn;
And a son left at large becometh headstrong.
Cocker thy child, and he shall make thee afraid:
Play with him, and he will grieve thee.
Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him;
And thou shalt gnash thy teeth in the end.
Give him no liberty in his youth,
30:11
These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.
And wink not at his follies.
30:12
These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.
Bow down his neck in his youth,
And beat him on the sides while he is a child,
Lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee;
30:12
These three lines are absent from the oldest MSS.
And there shall be sorrow to thy soul.
Chastise thy son, and take pains with him,
Lest his shameless behaviour be an offence unto thee.
Better is a poor man, being sound and strong of constitution,
Than a rich man that is plagued in his body.
Health and a good constitution are better than all gold;
And a strong body than wealth without measure.
There is no riches better than health of body;
And there is no gladness above the joy of the heart.
Death is better than a bitter life,
30:17
The oldest MSS. omit
And eternal rest.
And
30:17
Gr.
age-long rest.
eternal rest than a continual sickness.
Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed
Are
as
messes of meat laid upon a grave.
What doth an offering profit an idol?
For neither shall it eat nor smell:
So is he that is afflicted of the Lord,
Seeing with his eyes and groaning,
As an eunuch embracing a virgin and groaning.
Give not over thy soul to sorrow;
And afflict not thyself in thine own counsel.
Gladness of heart is the life of a man;
And the joyfulness of a man is length of days.
Love thine own soul, and comfort thy heart:
And remove sorrow far from thee;
For sorrow hath destroyed many,
And there is no profit therein.
Envy and wrath shorten
a man’s
days;
And care bringeth old age before the time.
A cheerful and good heart
Will have a care of his meat and diet.
Wakefulness that cometh of riches consumeth the flesh,
And the anxiety thereof putteth away sleep.
Wakeful anxiety will crave slumber;
And
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This appears to be the meaning; but the Greek text here is probably corrupt.
in a sore disease sleep will be broken.
A rich man toileth in gathering money together;
And when he resteth, he is filled with his good things.
A poor man toileth in lack of substance;
And when he resteth, he becometh needy.
He that loveth gold shall not be justified;
And he that followeth destruction shall himself have his fill
of it.
Many have been given over to ruin for the sake of gold;
And their perdition
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Or,
cometh to pass in their faces
meeteth them face to face.
It is a stumblingblock unto them that sacrifice unto it;
And every fool shall be taken therewith.
Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish,
And that goeth not after gold.
Who is he? and we will call him blessed:
For wonderful things hath he done among his people.
Who hath been tried thereby, and found perfect?
Then let him glory.
Who hath had the power to transgress, and hath not transgressed?
And to do evil, and hath not done it?
His goods shall be made sure,
And the congregation shall declare his alms.
Sittest thou at a great table?
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Gr.
open not thy throat upon it. be not greedy upon it,
And say not, Many are the things upon it.
Remember that an evil eye is a wicked thing:
What hath been created more evil than an eye?
Therefore it sheddeth tears from every face.
Stretch not thine hand whithersoever it looketh,
And thrust not thyself with it into the dish.
Consider thy neighbour’s
liking
by thine own;
And be discreet in every point.
Eat, as
becometh
a man, those things which are set before thee;
And eat not greedily, lest thou be hated.
Be first to leave off for manners’ sake;
And be not insatiable, lest thou offend.
And if thou sittest among many,
Reach not out thy hand before them.
How sufficient to a well-mannered man is a very little,
And he doth not breathe hard upon his bed.
Healthy sleep cometh of moderate eating;
He riseth early, and his wits are with him:
The pain of wakefulness, and colic,
And griping, are with an insatiable man.
And if thou hast been forced to eat,
Rise up in the midst thereof, and thou shalt have rest.
Hear me, my son, and despise me not,
And at the last thou shalt find my words
true:
In all thy works be quick,
And no disease shall come unto thee.
Him that is liberal of his meat the lips shall bless;
And the testimony of his excellence shall be believed.
Him that is a niggard of his meat the city shall murmur at;
And the testimony of his niggardness shall be sure.
Shew not thyself valiant in wine;
For wine hath destroyed many.
The furnace proveth the temper
of steel
by dipping;
So doth wine
prove
hearts in the quarreling of the proud.
Wine is as good as life to men,
If thou drink it in its measure:
What life is there to a man that is without wine?
And it hath been created to make men glad.
Wine drunk in season
and
to satisfy
Is joy of heart, and gladness of soul:
Wine drunk largely is bitterness of soul,
With provocation and conflict.
Drunkenness increaseth the rage of a fool unto his hurt;
It diminisheth strength, and addeth wounds.
Rebuke not thy neighbour at a banquet of wine,
Neither set him at nought in his mirth:
Speak not unto him a word of reproach,
And press not upon him by asking back
a debt.
Have they made thee ruler
of a feast?
Be not lifted up,
Be thou among them as one of them;
Take thought for them, and so sit down.
And when thou hast done all thy office, take thy place,
That thou mayest be gladdened on their account,
And receive a crown for thy well ordering.
Speak, thou that art the elder, for it becometh thee,
but
with sound knowledge;
And hinder not music.
Pour not out talk where there is a performance of music,
And display not thy wisdom out of season.
As
a signet of carbuncle in a setting of gold,
So
is a concert of music in a banquet of wine.
As
a signet of emerald in a work of gold,
So
is a strain of music with pleasant wine.
Speak, young man, if there be need of thee;
Yet
scarcely if thou be twice asked.
Sum up thy speech, many things in few words;
Be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.
If thou be
among great men, behave not as their equal;
And when another is speaking, make not much babbling.
Before thunder speedeth lightning;
And before a shamefast man favour shall go forth.
Rise up betimes, and be not the last;
Get thee home quickly and loiter not:
There take thy pastime, and do what is in thy heart;
And sin not by proud speech:
And for these things bless him that made thee,
And giveth thee to drink freely of his good things.
He that feareth the Lord will receive
his
discipline;
And they that seek
him
early shall find favour.
He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith:
But the hypocrite shall stumble thereat.
They that fear the Lord shall find judgement,
And shall kindle righteous acts as a light.
A sinful man shunneth reproof,
And will find a judgement according to his will.
A man of counsel will not neglect a thought;
A strange and proud man will not crouch in fear,
Even after he hath done a thing by himself without counsel.
Do nothing without counsel;
And when thou hast once done, repent not.
Go not in a way of conflict;
And stumble not in stony places.
Be not confident in a
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Gr.
without stumbling-blocks. smooth way.
And beware of thine own children.
In every work trust thine own soul;
For this is the keeping of the commandments.
He that believeth the law giveth heed to the commandment;
And he that trusteth in the Lord shall suffer no loss.
There shall no evil happen unto him that feareth the Lord;
But in temptation once and again will he deliver him.
A wise man will not hate the law;
But he that is a hypocrite therein is as a ship in a storm.
A man of understanding will put his trust in the law;
And the law is faithful unto him, as when one asketh at the oracle.
Prepare
thy
speech, and so shalt thou be heard;
Bind up instruction, and make thine answer.
The heart of a fool is
as
a cartwheel;
And his thoughts like a rolling axletree.
A stallion horse is as a mocking friend;
He neigheth under every one that sitteth upon him.
Why doth one day excel another,
When all the light of every day in the year is of the sun?
By the knowledge of the Lord they were distinguished;
And he varied seasons and feasts:
Some of them he exalted and hallowed,
And some of them hath he made ordinary days.
And all men are from the ground,
And Adam was created of earth.
In the abundance of his knowledge the Lord distinguished them,
And made their ways various:
Some of them he blessed and exalted,
And some of them he hallowed and brought nigh to himself:
Some of them he cursed and brought low,
And overthrew them from their place.
As the clay of the potter in his hand,
All his ways are according to his good pleasure;
So men are in the hand of him that made them,
To render unto them according to his judgement.
Good is set over against evil,
And life over against death:
So is
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A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities.
the sinner over against the godly.
And thus look upon all the works of the Most High;
Two and two, one against another.
And I waked up last,
As one that gleaneth after the grape-gatherers:
By the blessing of the Lord I got before them,
And filled my winepress as one that gathereth grapes.
Consider that I laboured not for myself alone,
But for all them that seek instruction.
Hear me, ye great men of the people,
And hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the congregation.
To son and wife, to brother and friend,
Give not power over thee while thou livest;
And give not thy goods to another,
Lest thou repent and make supplication for them
again.
Whilst thou yet livest, and breath is in thee,
Give not thyself over to anybody.
For better it is that thy children should supplicate thee,
Than that thou shouldest look to the hand of thy sons.
In all thy works keep the upper hand;
Bring not a stain on thine honour.
In the day that thou endest the days of thy life,
And in the time of death, distribute thine inheritance.
Fodder, a stick, and burdens, for an ass;
Bread, and discipline, and work, for a servant.
Set thy servant to work, and thou shalt find rest:
Leave his hands idle, and he will seek liberty.
Yoke and thong will bow the neck:
And for an evil servant there are racks and tortures.
Send him to labour, that he be not idle;
For idleness teacheth much mischief.
Set him to work, as is fit for him;
And if he obey not, make his fetters heavy.
And be not excessive toward any;
And without judgement do nothing.
If thou hast a servant, let him be as thyself,
Because thou hast bought him with blood.
If thou hast a servant, treat him as thyself;
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The Greek text of this line is probably corrupt.
For as thine own soul wilt thou have need of him:
If thou treat him ill, and he depart and run away,
Which way wilt thou go to seek him?
Vain and false hopes are for a man void of understanding;
And dreams give wings to fools.
As one that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind,
So is he that setteth his mind on dreams.
The vision of dreams is
as
this thing against that,
The likeness of a face over against a face.
Of an unclean thing what shall be cleansed?
And of that which is false what shall be true?
Divinations, and soothsayings, and dreams, are vain:
And the heart fancieth, as a woman’s in travail.
If they be not sent from the Most High in
thy
visitation,
Give not thy heart unto them.
For dreams have led many astray:
And they have failed by putting their hope in them.
Without lying shall the law be accomplished;
And wisdom is perfection to a faithful mouth.
A well-instructed man knoweth many things;
And he that hath much experience will declare understanding.
He that hath no experience knoweth few things:
But he that hath wandered shall increase
his
skill.
In my wandering I have seen many things;
And more than my words is my understanding.
Ofttimes was I in danger even unto death;
And I was preserved because of these things.
The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live;
For their hope is upon him that saveth them.
Whoso feareth the Lord shall not be afraid, and shall not play the coward;
For he is his hope.
Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord:
To whom doth he give heed? and who is his stay?
The eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him,
A mighty protection and strong stay,
A cover from the hot blast, and a cover from the noonday,
A guard from stumbling, and a succour from falling.
He raiseth up the soul, and enlighteneth the eyes:
He giveth healing, life, and blessing.
He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery;
And the mockeries of wicked men are not well-pleasing.
The Most High hath no pleasure in the offerings of the ungodly;
Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices.
As
one that killeth the son before his father’s eyes
Is he that bringeth a sacrifice from the goods of the poor.
The bread of the needy is the life of the poor:
He that depriveth him thereof is a man of blood.
As
one that slayeth his neighbour is he that taketh away his living;
And
as
a shedder of blood is he that depriveth a hireling of his hire.
One building, and another pulling down,
What profit have they had but toil?
One praying, and another cursing,
Whose voice will the Lord listen to?
He that washeth himself after
touching
a dead body, and toucheth it again,
What profit hath he in his washing?
Even so a man fasting for his sins,
And going again, and doing the same;
Who will listen to his prayer?
And what profit hath he in his humiliation?
He that keepeth the law multiplieth offerings;
He that taketh heed to the commandments sacrificeth a peace offering.
He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour;
And he that giveth alms sacrificeth a thank offering.
To depart from wickedness is a thing pleasing to the Lord;
And to depart from unrighteousness is a propitiation.
See that thou appear not in the presence of the Lord empty.
For all these things
are to be done
because of the commandment.
The offering of the righteous maketh the altar fat;
And the sweet savour thereof
is
before the Most High.
The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable;
And the memorial thereof shall not be forgotten.
Glorify the Lord with a good eye,
And stint not the firstfruits of thine hands.
In every gift shew a cheerful countenance,
And dedicate thy tithe with gladness.
Give unto the Most High according as he hath given;
And as thy hand hath found,
give
with a good eye.
For the Lord recompenseth,
And he will recompense thee sevenfold.
Think not to corrupt with gifts; for he will not receive them:
And set not thy mind on an unrighteous sacrifice;
For the Lord is judge,
And with him is no respect of persons.
He will not accept any person against a poor man;
And he will listen to the prayer of him that is wronged.
He will in no wise despise the supplication of the fatherless;
Nor the widow,
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if
when she poureth out her tale.
Do not the tears of the widow run down her cheek?
And is not her cry against him that hath caused them to fall?
He that serveth
God
according to his good pleasure shall be accepted,
And his supplication shall reach unto the clouds.
The prayer of the humble pierceth the clouds;
And till it come nigh, he will not be comforted;
And he will not depart, till the Most High shall visit;
And he shall judge
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Some ancient authorities read
for the righteous.
righteously, and execute judgement.
And the Lord will not be slack, neither will he be longsuffering toward them,
Till he have crushed the loins of the unmerciful;
And he shall repay vengeance to the heathen;
Till he have taken away the multitude of the haughty,
And broken in pieces the sceptres of the unrighteous;
Till he have rendered to
every
man according to his doings,
And
to
the works of men according to their devices;
Till he have judged the cause of his people;
And he shall make them to rejoice in his mercy.
Mercy is seasonable in the time of his afflicting
them,
As clouds of rain in the time of drought.
Have mercy upon us, O Lord the God of all, and behold;
And send thy fear upon all the nations:
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Lift up thy hand against the strange nations;
And let them see thy mighty power.
As thou wast sanctified in us before them,
So be thou magnified in them before us.
And let them know thee, as we also have known thee,
That there is no God but only thou, O God.
Shew new signs, and work divers wonders;
Glorify thy hand and thy right arm.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
Raise up indignation, and pour out wrath;
Take away the adversary, and destroy the enemy.
Hasten the time, and remember the oath;
And let them declare thy mighty works.
Let him that escapeth be devoured by the rage of fire;
And may they that harm thy people find destruction.
Crush the heads of the rulers of the enemies,
That say, There is none but we.
Gather all the tribes of Jacob together,
And
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The ancient authorities read
I took them for mine inheritance:
but the Greek text is here very confused.
take them for thine inheritance, as from the beginning.
O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by thy name,
And upon Israel, whom thou didst liken unto a firstborn.
Have compassion upon the city of thy sanctuary,
Jerusalem, the place of thy rest.
Fill Sion; exalt thine oracles,
And
fill
thy people with thy glory.
Give testimony unto those that were thy creatures in the beginning,
And raise up the prophecies that have been in thy name.
Give reward unto them that wait for thee:
And men shall put their trust in thy prophets.
Hearken, O Lord, to the prayer of thy suppliants,
According to the blessing of Aaron concerning thy people;
And all they that are on the earth shall know
That thou art the Lord, the
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God of the ages.
eternal God.
The belly will eat any meat;
Yet is one meat better than another.
The
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throat.
mouth tasteth meats taken in hunting:
So doth an understanding heart false speeches.
A froward heart will cause heaviness:
And a man of experience will recompense him.
A woman will receive any man;
But one daughter is better than another.
The beauty of a woman cheereth the countenance;
And a man desireth nothing so much.
If there is on her tongue mercy and meekness,
Her husband is not like the sons of men.
He that getteth a wife entereth upon a possession:
A help meet for him, and a pillar of rest.
Where no hedge is, the possession will be laid waste:
And he that hath no wife will mourn as he wandereth up and down.
For who will trust a nimble robber, that skippeth from city to city?
Even so
who shall trust
a man that hath no nest, and lodgeth wheresoever he findeth himself at nightfall?
Every friend will say, I also am his friend:
But there is a friend, which is only a friend in name.
Is there not a grief in it even unto death,
When a companion and friend is turned to enmity?
O wicked imagination, whence camest thou rolling in
To cover the dry land with deceitfulness?
There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the gladness of a friend,
But in time of affliction will be against him.
There is a companion, which for the belly’s sake laboureth with his friend,
In the face of battle will take up the buckler.
Forget not a friend in thy soul;
And be not unmindful of him in thy riches.
Every counsellor extolleth counsel;
But there is that counselleth for himself.
Let thy soul beware of a counsellor,
And know thou before what is his interest
(For he will take counsel for himself);
Lest he cast the lot upon thee,
And say unto thee, Thy way is good:
And he will stand over against thee, to see what shall befall thee.
Take not counsel with one that looketh askance at thee;
And hide thy counsel from such as are jealous of thee.
Take not counsel
with a woman about her rival;
Neither with a coward about war;
Nor with a merchant about exchange;
Nor with a buyer about selling;
Nor with an envious man about thankfulness;
Nor with an unmerciful man about kindliness;
Nor with a sluggard about any kind of work;
Nor with a hireling in thy house about finishing
his work;
Nor with an idle servant about much business:
Give not heed to these in any matter of counsel.
But rather be continually with a godly man,
Whom thou shalt have known to be a keeper of the commandments,
Who in his soul is as thine own soul,
And who will grieve with thee, if thou shalt miscarry.
And make the counsel of thy heart to stand;
For there is none more faithful unto thee than it.
For a man’s soul is sometime wont to bring him tidings,
More than seven watchmen that sit on high on a watch-tower.
And above all this intreat the Most High,
That he may direct thy way in truth.
Let reason be the beginning of every work,
And let counsel go before every action.
As a token of the changing of the heart,
four manner of things do rise up,
Good and evil, life and death;
And that which ruleth over them continually is the tongue.
There is one that is shrewd
and
the instructor of many,
And yet is unprofitable to his own soul.
There is
one
that is subtil in words, and is hated;
He shall be destitute of all food:
For grace was not given him from the Lord;
Because he is deprived of all wisdom.
There is one that is wise to his own soul;
And the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth.
A wise man will instruct his own people;
And the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy.
A wise man shall be filled with blessing;
And all they that see him shall call him happy.
The life of man is numbered by days;
And the days of Israel are innumerable.
The wise man shall inherit confidence among his people,
And his name shall live for ever.
My son, prove thy soul in thy life,
And see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it.
For all things are not profitable for all men,
Neither hath every soul pleasure in every thing.
Be not insatiable in any luxury,
And be not greedy on the things that thou eatest.
For in multitude of meats there shall be disease,
And surfeiting shall come nigh unto colic.
Because of surfeiting have many perished;
But he that taketh heed shall prolong his life.
Honour a physician according to thy need
of him
with the honours due unto him:
For verily the Lord hath created him.
For from the Most High cometh healing;
And from the king he shall receive a gift.
The skill of the physician shall lift up his head;
And in the sight of great men he shall be admired.
The Lord created medicines out of the earth;
And a prudent man will have no disgust at them.
Was not water made sweet with wood,
That the virtue thereof might be known?
And he gave men skill,
That
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Or,
he
they might be glorified in his marvellous works.
With them doth he heal
a man,
And taketh away his pain.
With these will the apothecary make a confection;
And his works shall not be brought to an end;
And from him is peace upon the face of the earth.
My son, in thy sickness be not negligent;
But pray unto the Lord, and he shall heal thee.
Put away wrong doing, and order thine hands aright,
And cleanse thy heart from all manner of sin.
Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour;
And make fat thine offering, as one that is not.
Then give place to the physician, for verily the Lord hath created him;
And let him not go from thee, for thou hast need of him.
There is a time when in their very hands is the issue for good.
For they also shall beseech the Lord,
That he may prosper them in
giving
relief and in healing for the maintenance of life.
He that sinneth before his Maker,
Let him fall into the hands of the physician.
My son, let thy tears fall over the dead,
And as one that suffereth grievously begin lamentation;
And wind up his body according to his due,
And neglect not his burial.
Make bitter weeping, and make passionate wailing,
And let thy mourning be according to his desert,
For one day or two, lest thou be evil spoken of:
And so be comforted for thy sorrow.
For of sorrow cometh death,
And sorrow of heart will bow down the strength.
In calamity sorrow also remaineth:
And the poor man’s life is
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against the heart.
grievous to the heart.
Give not thy heart unto sorrow:
Put it away, remembering the last end:
Forget it not, for there is no returning again:
Him thou shalt not profit, and thou wilt hurt thyself.
Remember the sentence upon him; for so also shall thine be;
Yesterday for me, and today for thee.
When the dead is at rest, let his remembrance rest;
And be comforted for him, when his spirit departeth from him.
The wisdom of the scribe cometh by opportunity of leisure;
And
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he that is lessened in his business.
he that hath little business shall become wise.
How shall he become wise that holdeth the plough,
That glorieth in the shaft of the goad,
That driveth oxen, and is occupied in their labours,
And whose discourse is of the stock of bulls?
He will set his heart upon turning his furrows;
And his wakefulness is to give his heifers their fodder.
So is every artificer and workmaster,
That passeth his time by night as by day;
They that cut gravings of signets,
And his diligence is to make great variety;
He will set his heart to preserve likeness in his portraiture,
And will be wakeful to finish his work.
So is the smith sitting by the anvil,
And considering the unwrought iron:
The vapour of the fire will waste his flesh;
And in the heat of the furnace will he wrestle
with his work:
The noise of the hammer will
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renew.
be ever in his ear,
And his eyes are upon the pattern of the vessel;
He will set his heart upon perfecting his works,
And he will be wakeful to adorn them perfectly.
So is the potter sitting at his work,
And turning the wheel about with his feet,
Who is alway anxiously set at his work,
And all his handywork is by number;
He will fashion the clay with his arm,
And will bend its strength in front of his feet;
He will apply his heart to finish the glazing;
And he will be wakeful to make clean the furnace.
All these put their trust in their hands;
And each becometh wise in his own work.
Without these shall not a city be inhabited,
And men shall not sojourn nor walk up and down
therein.
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This line is absent from the oldest MSS.
They shall not be sought for in the council of the people,
And in the assembly they shall not mount on high;
They shall not sit on the seat of the judge,
And they shall not understand the covenant of judgement:
Neither shall they declare instruction and judgement;
And where parables are they shall not be found.
But they will maintain the fabric of the
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Gr.
age.
world;
And in the handywork of their craft is their prayer.
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Except him that.
Not so he that hath applied his soul,
And meditateth in the law of the Most High;
He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients,
And will be occupied in prophecies.
He will keep the discourse of the men of renown,
And will enter in amidst the subtilties of parables.
He will seek out the hidden meaning of proverbs,
And be conversant in the dark sayings of parables.
He will serve among great men,
And appear before him that ruleth:
He will travel through the land of strange nations;
For he hath tried good things and evil among men.
He will apply his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him,
And will make supplication before the Most High,
And will open his mouth in prayer,
And will make supplication for his sins.
If the great Lord will,
He shall be filled with the spirit of understanding:
He shall pour forth the words of his wisdom,
And in prayer give thanks unto the Lord.
He shall direct his counsel and knowledge,
And in his secrets shall he meditate.
He shall shew forth the instruction which he hath been taught,
And shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.
Many shall commend his understanding;
And so long as the world endureth, it shall not be blotted out:
His memorial shall not depart,
And his name shall live from generation to generation.
Nations shall declare his wisdom,
And the congregation shall tell out his praise.
If he continue, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand:
And if he
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cease.
die, he addeth thereto.
Yet more will I utter, which I have thought upon;
And I am filled as the moon at the full.
Hearken unto me, ye holy children,
And bud forth as a rose growing by a brook of water:
And give ye a sweet savour as frankencense,
And put forth flowers as a lily,
Spread abroad a sweet smell, and sing a song of praise;
Bless ye the Lord for all his works.
Magnify his name,
And give utterance to his praise
With the songs of your lips, and with harps;
And thus shall ye say when ye utter
his praise:
All the works of the Lord are exceeding good,
And every command shall be
accomplished
in his season.
None can say, What is this? wherefore is that?
For in his season they shall all be sought out.
At his word the waters stood as a heap,
And the receptacles of waters at the word of his mouth.
At his command is all his good pleasure
done;
And there is none that shall hinder his salvation.
The works of all flesh are before him;
And it is not possible to be hid from his eyes.
He beholdeth from everlasting to everlasting;
And there is nothing wonderful before him.
None can say, What is this? wherefore is that?
For all things are created for their uses.
His blessing covered the dry land as a river,
And saturated it as a flood.
As he hath turned the waters into saltness;
So shall the heathen inherit his wrath.
His ways are plain unto the holy;
So are they stumblingblocks unto the wicked.
Good things are created from the beginning for the good;
So are evil things for sinners.
The chief of all things necessary for the life of man
Are water, and fire, and iron, and salt,
And flour of wheat, and honey, and milk,
The blood of the grape, and oil, and clothing.
All these things are for good to the godly;
So to the sinners they shall be turned into evil.
There be winds that are created for vengeance,
And in their fury lay on their scourges heavily;
In the time of consummation they pour out their strength,
And shall appease the wrath of him that made them.
Fire, and hail, and famine, and death,
All these are created for vengeance;
Teeth of wild beasts, and scorpions and adders,
And a sword punishing the ungodly unto destruction.
They shall rejoice in his commandment,
And shall be made ready upon earth, when need is;
And in their seasons they shall not transgress
his
word.
Therefore from the beginning I was resolved,
And I thought
this,
and left it in writing;
All the works of the Lord are good:
And he will supply every need in its season.
And none can say, This is worse than that:
For they shall all be well approved in their season.
And now with all your heart and mouth sing ye praises,
And bless the name of the Lord.
Great travail is created for every man,
And a heavy yoke is upon the sons of Adam,
From the day of their coming forth from their mother’s womb,
Until the day for their burial in the mother of all things.
The expectation of things to come, and the day of death,
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The Greek text of this line is probably corrupt.
Trouble
their thoughts, and
cause
fear of heart;
From him that sitteth on a throne of glory,
Even unto him that is humbled in earth and ashes;
From him that weareth purple and a crown,
Even unto him that is clothed with a hempen frock.
There is
wrath, and jealousy, and trouble, and disquiet,
And fear of death, and anger, and strife;
And in the time of rest upon his bed
His night sleep doth change his knowledge.
A little or nothing is his resting,
And afterward in his sleep, as in a day of keeping watch,
He is troubled in the vision of his heart,
As one that hath escaped from the front of battle.
In the very time of his deliverance he awaketh,
And marvelleth that the fear is nought.
It is thus
with all flesh, from man to beast,
And upon sinners sevenfold more.
Death, and bloodshed, and strife, and sword,
Calamities, famine, tribulation, and the scourge;
All these things were created for the wicked,
And because of them came the flood.
All things that are of the earth turn to the earth again:
And
all things that are
of the waters return into the sea.
All bribery and injustice shall be blotted out;
And good faith shall stand for ever.
The goods of the unjust shall be dried up like a river,
And like a great thunder in rain shall go off in noise.
In opening his hands
a man
shall be made glad:
So shall transgressors utterly fail.
The children of the ungodly shall not put forth many branches;
And
are as
unclean roots upon a sheer rock.
The sedge
that groweth
upon every water and bank of a river
Shall be plucked up before all grass.
Bounty is as a garden
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Gr.
in.
of blessings,
And almsgiving endureth for ever.
The life of one that laboureth, and is contented, shall be made sweet;
And he that findeth a treasure is above both.
Children and the building of a city establish a
man’s
name;
And a blameless wife is counted above both.
Wine and music rejoice the heart;
And the love of wisdom is above both.
The pipe and the psaltery make pleasant melody;
And a pleasant tongue is above both.
Thine eye shall desire grace and beauty;
And above both the green blade of corn.
A friend and a companion never meet amiss;
And a wife with her husband is above both.
Brethren and succour are for a time of affliction;
And almsgiving is a deliverer above both.
Gold and silver will make the foot stand sure;
And counsel is esteemed above them both.
Riches and strength will lift up the heart;
And the fear of the Lord is above both:
There is nothing wanting in the fear of the Lord,
And there is no need to seek help therein.
The fear of the Lord is as a garden of blessing,
And covereth
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him.
a man above all glory.
My son, lead not a beggar’s life;
Better it is to die than to beg.
A man that looketh unto the table of another,
His life is not to be counted for a life;
He will pollute his soul with another man’s meats:
But a man wise and well-instructed will beware thereof.
In the mouth of the shameless begging will be sweet;
And in his belly a fire shall be kindled.
O death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that is at peace in his possessions,
Unto the man that hath nothing to distract him, and hath prosperity in all things,
And that still hath strength to receive meat!
O death, acceptable is thy sentence unto a man that is needy, and that faileth in strength,
That is in extreme old age, and is distracted about all things,
And is perverse, and hath lost patience!
Fear not the sentence of death;
Remember them that have been before thee, and that come after:
This is the sentence from the Lord over all flesh.
And why dost thou refuse, when it is the good pleasure of the Most High?
Whether it be ten, or a hundred, or a thousand years,
There is no inquisition of life in
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hades
the grave.
The children of sinners are abominable children,
And they frequent the dwellings of the ungodly.
The inheritance of sinners’ children shall perish,
And with their posterity shall be a perpetual reproach.
Children will complain of an ungodly father,
Because they shall be reproached for his sake.
Woe unto you, ungodly men,
Which have forsaken the law of the Most High God!
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
If ye be born, ye shall be born to a curse;
If ye die, a curse shall be your portion.
All things that are of the earth shall go back to the earth:
So the ungodly shall go from a curse unto perdition.
The mourning of men is about their bodies:
But the name of sinners being evil shall be blotted out.
Have regard to thy name;
For it continueth with thee longer than a thousand great treasures of gold.
A good life hath its number of days;
And a good name continueth for ever.
My children, keep instruction in peace:
But wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen,
What profit is in them both?
Better is a man that hideth his foolishness
Than a man that hideth his wisdom.
Wherefore shew reverence to my word:
For it is not good to retain every kind of shame;
And not all things are approved by all in good faith.
Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother:
And of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;
Of an offence before a judge and ruler;
Of iniquity before the congregation and the people;
Of unjust dealing before a partner and friend;
And of theft in regard of the place where thou sojournest,
And in regard of the truth of God and his covenant;
And of leaning with thine elbow at meat;
And of scurrility in the matter of giving and taking;
And of silence before them that salute thee;
And of looking upon a woman that is a harlot;
And of turning away
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Or,
the face of a kinsman
thy face from a kinsman;
Of taking away a portion or a gift;
And of gazing upon a woman that hath a husband;
Of being over busy with his maid; and come not near her bed;
Of upbraiding speeches before friends;
And after thou hast given, upbraid not;
Of repeating and speaking what thou hast heard;
And of revealing of secrets.
So shalt thou be truly shamefast,
And find favour in the sight of every man.
Of these things be not ashamed,
And accept no man’s person to sin
thereby:
Of the law of the Most High, and his covenant;
And of judgement to do justice to the ungodly;
Of reckoning with a partner and with travellers;
And of a gift from the heritage of friends;
Of exactness of balance and weights;
And of getting much or little;
Of indifferent selling of merchants;
And of much correction of children;
And of making the side of an evil servant to bleed.
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Or,
A seal
Sure keeping is good, where an evil wife is;
And where many hands are, shut thou close.
Whatsoever thou handest over, let it be by number and weight;
And in giving and receiving let all be in writing.
Be not ashamed
to instruct the unwise and foolish,
And one of extreme old age that contendeth with those that are young;
And so shalt thou be well instructed indeed,
And approved in the sight of every man living.
A daughter is a secret cause of wakefulness to a father;
And the care for her putteth away sleep;
In her youth, lest she pass the flower of her age;
And when she is married, lest she should be hated:
In her virginity, lest she should be defiled
And be with child in her father’s house;
And when she hath a husband, lest she should transgress;
And when she is married, lest she should be barren.
Keep a strict watch over a headstrong daughter,
Lest she make thee
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Or,
a rejoicing
a laughingstock to thine enemies,
A byword in the city and
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Gr.
called forth.
notorious among the people,
And shame thee before the multitude.
Look not upon every body in regard of beauty,
And sit not in the midst of women;
For from garments cometh a moth,
And from a woman a woman’s wickedness.
Better is the wickedness of a man than a pleasant-dealing woman,
And a woman which putteth thee to shameful reproach.
I will make mention now of the works of the Lord,
And will declare the things that I have seen:
In the words of the Lord are his works.
The sun that giveth light looketh upon all things;
And the work of the Lord is full of his glory.
The Lord hath not given power to the saints to declare all his marvellous works;
Which the Almighty Lord firmly settled,
That whatsoever is might be established in his glory.
He searcheth out the deep, and the heart,
And he hath understanding of their cunning devices:
For the Most High knoweth all knowledge,
And he looketh into the
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sign.
signs of the world,
Declaring the things that are past, and the things that shall be,
And revealing the traces of hidden things.
No thought escapeth him;
There is not a word hid from him.
The mighty works of his wisdom he hath ordered,
Who is from everlasting to everlasting:
Nothing hath been added unto them, nor diminished from them;
And he had no need of any counsellor.
How desirable are all his works!
One may behold
this
even unto a spark.
All these things live and remain for ever in all manner of uses,
And they are all obedient.
All things are double one against another:
And he hath made nothing imperfect.
One thing establisheth the good things of another:
And who shall be filled with beholding his glory?
The pride of the height is the firmament
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of clearness.
in its clearness,
The appearance of heaven, in the spectacle of its glory.
The sun when he appeareth, bringing tidings as he goeth forth,
Is a marvellous instrument, the work of the Most High:
At his noon he drieth up the country,
And who shall stand against his burning heat?
A man blowing a furnace is in works of heat,
But
the sun three times more, burning up the mountains:
Breathing out fiery vapours,
And sending forth bright beams, he dimmeth the eyes.
Great is the Lord that made him;
And at his word he hasteneth his course.
The moon also is in all things for her season,
For a declaration of times, and a sign of the world.
From the moon is the sign of the feast day;
A light that waneth when she is come to the full.
The month is called after her name,
Increasing wonderfully in her changing;
An instrument of the hosts on high,
Shining forth in the firmament of heaven;
The beauty of heaven, the glory of the stars,
An ornament giving light in the highest places of the Lord.
At the word of the Holy One they will stand in
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judgement.
due order,
And they will not faint in their watches.
Look upon the rainbow, and praise him that made it;
Exceeding beautiful in the brightness thereof.
It compasseth the heaven round about with a circle of glory;
The hands of the Most High have stretched it.
By his commandment he maketh the snow to fall apace,
And sendeth swiftly the lightnings of his judgement.
By reason thereof the treasure-houses are opened;
And clouds fly forth as fowls.
By his mighty power he maketh strong the clouds,
And the hailstones are broken small:
And at his appearing the mountains will be shaken,
And at his will the south wind will blow.
The voice of his thunder maketh the earth to travail;
So doth the northern storm and the whirlwind:
As birds flying down he sprinkleth the snow;
And as the lighting of the locust is the falling down thereof:
The eye will marvel at the beauty of its whiteness,
And the heart will be astonished at the raining of it.
The hoar frost also he poureth on the earth as salt;
And when it is congealed, it is
as
points of thorns.
The cold north wind shall blow,
And the ice shall be congealed on the water:
It shall lodge upon every gathering together of water,
And the water shall put on as it were a breastplate.
It shall devour the mountains, and burn up the wilderness,
And consume the green herb as fire.
A mist coming speedily is the healing of all things;
A dew coming after heat shall bring cheerfulness.
By his counsel he hath stilled the deep,
And
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The most ancient authorities read
Jesus planted it.
planted islands therein.
They that sail on the sea tell of the danger thereof;
And when we hear it with our ears, we marvel.
Therein be also those strange and wondrous works,
Variety of all that hath life, the
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Gr.
creation.
Several ancient authorities read
possession of cattle.
race of sea-monsters.
By reason of him his end hath success,
And by his word all things consist.
We may say many things, yet shall we not attain;
And the sum of our words is, He is all.
How shall we have strength to glorify him?
For he is himself the great one above all his works.
The Lord is terrible and exceeding great;
And marvellous is his power.
When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can;
For even yet will he exceed:
And when ye exalt him, put forth your full strength:
Be not weary; for ye will never attain.
Who hath seen him, that he may declare him?
And who shall magnify him as he is?
Many things are hidden greater than these;
For we have seen but a few of his works.
For the Lord made all things;
And to the godly gave he wisdom.
Let us now praise famous men,
And our fathers that begat us.
The Lord
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created.
manifested
in them
great glory,
Even
his mighty power from the beginning.
Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms,
And were men renowned for their power,
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Most authorities read
They shall take counsel.
Giving counsel by their understanding,
Such as have brought tidings in prophecies:
Leaders of the people by their counsels,
And by their understanding
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The Greek text is here corrupt.
men of
learning for the people;
Wise
were
their words in their instruction:
Such as sought out musical tunes,
And set forth verses in writing:
Rich men furnished with ability,
Living peaceably in their habitations:
All these were honoured in their generations,
And were a glory in their days.
There be of them, that have left a name behind them,
To declare their praises.
And some there be, which have no memorial;
Who are perished as though they had not been,
And are become as though they had not been born;
And their children after them.
But these were men of mercy,
Whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten.
With their seed shall remain continually a good inheritance;
Their children
are
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Or,
In their testaments
within the covenants.
Their seed standeth fast,
And their children for their sakes.
Their seed shall remain for ever,
And their glory shall not be blotted out.
Their bodies were buried in peace,
And their name liveth to all generations.
Peoples will declare their wisdom,
And the congregation telleth out their praise.
Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated,
Being
an example of repentance to all generations.
Noah was found perfect
and
righteous;
In the season of wrath he was taken in exchange
for the world;
Therefore was there left a remnant unto the earth,
When the flood came.
Everlasting covenants were made with him,
That all flesh should no more be blotted out by a flood.
Abraham was a great father of a multitude of nations;
And there was none found like him in glory;
Who kept the law of the Most High,
And was taken into covenant with him:
In his flesh he established the covenant;
And when he was proved, he was found faithful.
Therefore he assured him by an oath,
That the nations should be blessed in his seed;
That he would multiply him as the dust of the earth,
And exalt his seed as the stars,
And cause them to inherit from sea to sea,
And from the River unto the utmost part of the earth.
In Isaac also did he establish likewise, for Abraham his father’s sake,
The blessing of all men, and the covenant:
And he made it rest upon the head of Jacob;
He acknowledged him in his blessings,
And gave to him by inheritance,
And divided his portions;
Among twelve tribes did he part them.
And he brought out of him a man of mercy,
Which found favour in the sight of all flesh;
A man beloved of God and men, even Moses,
Whose memorial is blessed.
He made him like to the glory of the saints,
And magnified him in the fears of his enemies.
By his words he caused the wonders to cease;
He glorified him in the sight of kings;
He gave him commandment for his people,
And shewed him part of his glory.
He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness;
He chose him out of all flesh.
He made him to hear his voice,
And led him into the thick darkness,
And gave him commandments face to face,
Even the law of life and knowledge,
That he might teach Jacob the covenant,
And Israel his judgments.
He exalted Aaron, a holy man like unto him,
Even his brother, of the tribe of Levi.
He established for him an everlasting covenant,
And gave him the priesthood of the people;
He
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blessed.
beautified him with comely ornaments,
And girded him about with a robe of glory.
He clothed him with the perfection of exultation;
And strengthened him with apparel of
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Gr.
strength.
honour,
The linen breeches, the long robe, and the ephod.
And he compassed him with pomegranates of gold,
And
with many bells round about,
To send forth a sound as he went,
To make a sound that might be heard in the temple,
For a memorial to the children of his people;
With a holy garment, with gold and blue and purple, the work of the embroiderer,
With an oracle of judgement,
even
with the Urim and Thummim;
With twisted scarlet, the work of the craftsman;
With precious stones graven like a signet, in a setting of gold, the work of the jeweller,
For a memorial engraved in writing, after the number of the tribes of Israel;
With a crown of gold upon the mitre,
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an engraving of a signet of holiness.
having graven on it, as on a signet, HOLINESS,
An ornament of honour, a work of might,
The desires of the eyes, goodly and beautiful.
Before him there never have been any such;
No stranger put them on, but his sons only, and his offspring perpertually.
His sacrifices shall be wholly consumed
Every day twice continually.
Moses
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filled his hands.
consecrated him,
And anointed him with holy oil:
It was unto him for an everlasting covenant,
And to his seed, all the days of heaven,
To minister unto him, and to execute also the priest’s office,
And bless his people in his name.
He chose him out of all living
To offer sacrifice to the Lord,
Incense, and a sweet savour, for a memorial,
To make reconciliation for thy people.
He gave unto him in his commandments,
Yea,
authority in the covenants of judgements,
To teach Jacob the testimonies,
And to enlighten Israel in his law.
Strangers gathered themselves together against him,
And envied him in the wilderness,
Even
Dathan and Abiram with their company,
And the congregation of Korah, with wrath and anger.
The Lord saw it, and it displeased him;
And in the wrath of his anger they were destroyed:
He did wonders upon them,
To consume them with flaming fire.
And he added glory to Aaron,
And gave him a heritage:
He divided unto him the firstfruits of the increase;
And
first did he prepare bread in abundance:
For they shall eat the sacrifices of the Lord,
Which he gave unto him and to his seed.
Howbeit in the land of the people he shall have no inheritance,
And he hath no portion among the people:
For he himself is thy portion
and
inheritance.
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar is the third in glory,
In that he was zealous in the fear of the Lord,
And stood fast in the good forwardness of his soul when the people turned away,
And he made reconciliation for Israel.
Therefore was there a covenant of peace established for him,
That he should be
leader of the
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Or,
sanctuary
saints and of his people;
That he and his seed
Should have the dignity of the priesthood for ever.
Also
he made
a covenant with David the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah;
The inheritance of the king is his alone from son to son;
So the inheritance of Aaron is also unto his seed.
God
give you wisdom in your heart
To judge his people in righteousness,
That their good things be not abolished,
And
that
their glory
endure
for all their generations.
Joshua the son of
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Gr.
Nave.
Nun was valiant in war,
And was the successor of Moses in prophecies:
Who according to his name was made great
For the saving of
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Gr.
his.
God’s elect,
To take vengeance of the enemies that rose up against them,
That he might give Israel their inheritance.
How was he glorified in the lifting up his hands,
And in stretching out his sword against the cities!
Who before him so stood fast?
For the Lord himself brought his enemies unto him.
Did not the sun go back by his hand?
And did not one day become as two?
He called upon the Most High
and
Mighty One,
When his foes pressed him round about;
And the great Lord heard him.
With hailstones of mighty power
He caused war to break violently upon the nation,
And
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See Joshua x. 11
in the going down he destroyed them that resisted;
That the nations might know his
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Gr.
panoply.
armour,
How that he fought in the sight of the Lord;
For he followed after the Mighty One.
Also in the time of Moses he did a work of mercy,
He and Caleb the son of Jephunneh,
In that they withstood the adversary,
Hindered the people from sin,
And stilled the murmuring of wickedness.
And of six hundred thousand people on foot, they two alone were preserved
To bring them into the heritage,
Even into a land flowing with milk and honey.
Also the Lord gave strength unto Caleb,
And it remained with him unto his old age;
So that he entered upon the height of the land,
And his seed obtained it for a heritage:
That all the children of Israel might see
That it is good to walk after the Lord.
Also the judges, every one by his name,
All whose hearts went not a whoring,
And who turned not away from the Lord,
May their memorial be blessed.
May their bones flourish again out of their place,
And may the name of them that have been honoured be renewed upon their children.
Samuel, the prophet of the Lord, beloved of his Lord,
Established a kingdom, and anointed princes over his people.
By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation,
And the Lord visited Jacob.
By his faithfulness he was proved to be a prophet,
And by his words he was known to be faithful in vision.
Also when his enemies pressed him round about
He called upon the Lord, the Mighty One,
With the offering of the sucking lamb.
And the Lord thundered from heaven,
And with a mighty sound made his voice to be heard.
And he utterly destroyed the rulers of the Tyrians,
And all the princes of the Philistines.
Also before the time of his
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age-long sleep.
long sleep
He made protestations in the sight of the lord and
his
anointed,
I have not taken any man’s goods, so much as a shoe:
And no man did accuse him.
And after he fell asleep he prophesied,
And shewed the king his end,
And lifted up his voice from the earth in prophecy,
To blot out the wickedness of the people.
And after him rose up Nathan
To prophesy in the days of David.
As is the fat when it is separated from the peace offering,
So was David
separated
from the children of Israel.
He played with lions as with kids,
And with bears as with lambs of the flock.
In his youth did he not slay a giant,
And take away reproach from the people,
When he lifted up his hand with a sling stone,
And beat down the boasting of Goliath?
For he called upon the Most High Lord;
And he gave him strength in his right hand,
To slay a man mighty in war,
To exalt the horn of his people.
So they glorified him for
his
ten thousands,
And praised him for the blessings of the Lord,
In that there was given him a diadem of glory.
For he destroyed the enemies on every side,
And brought to nought the Philistines his adversaries,
Brake their horn in pieces unto this day.
In every work of his he gave thanks to the Holy One Most High with words of glory;
With his whole heart he sang praise,
And loved him that made him.
Also he set singers before the altar,
And to make sweet melody by their music.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
He gave comeliness to the feasts,
And set in order the seasons to perfection,
While they praised his holy name,
And the sanctuary sounded from early morning.
The Lord took away his sins,
And exalted his horn for ever;
And gave him a covenant of kings,
And a throne of glory in Israel.
After him rose up a son, a man of understanding;
And for his sake he dwelt at large.
Solomon reigned in days of peace;
And to him God gave rest round about,
That he might set up a house for his name,
And prepare a sanctuary for ever.
How wise wast thou made in thy youth,
And filled as a river with understanding!
Thy soul covered the earth,
And thou filledst it with
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Gr.
parables of riddles.
dark parables.
Thy name reached unto the isles afar off;
And for thy peace thou wast beloved.
For thy songs and proverbs and parables,
And for thine interpretations, the countries marvelled at thee.
By the name of the Lord God,
Which is called the God of Israel,
Thou didst gather gold as tin,
And didst multiply silver as lead.
Thou didst bow thy loins unto women,
And in thy body thou wast brought into subjection.
Thou didst blemish thine honour,
And profane thy seed,
To bring wrath upon thy children;
And I was grieved for thy folly:
So that the sovereignty was divided,
And out of Ephraim ruled a disobedient kingdom.
But the Lord will never forsake his mercy;
And he will not destroy any of his works,
Nor blot out the posterity of his elect;
And the seed of him that loved him he will not take away;
And he gave a remnant unto Jacob,
And unto David a root out of him.
And
so
rested Solomon with his fathers;
And of his seed he left behind him Rehoboam,
Even
the foolishness of the people, and one that lacked understanding,
Who made the people to revolt by his counsel.
Also Jeroboam the son of Nebat,
Who made Israel to sin,
And gave unto Ephraim a way of sin.
And their sins were multiplied exceedingly,
To remove them from their land.
For they sought out all manner of wickedness,
Till vengeance should come upon them.
Also there arose Elijah the prophet as fire,
And his word burned like a torch:
Who brought a famine upon them,
And by his zeal made them few in number.
By the word of the Lord he shut up the heaven:
Thrice did he thus bring down fire.
How wast thou glorified, O Elijah, in thy wondrous deeds!
And who shall glory like unto thee?
Who did raise up a dead man from death,
And from
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Gr.
Hades.
the place of the dead, by the word of the Most High:
Who brought down kings to destruction,
And honourable men from their bed:
Who heard rebuke in Sinai,
And judgements of vengeance in Horeb:
Who anointed kings for retribution,
And prophets to succeed after him:
Who was taken up in a tempest of fire,
In a chariot of fiery horses:
Who was recorded for reproofs in their seasons,
To pacify anger, before it brake forth into wrath;
To turn the heart of the father unto the son,
And to restore the tribes of Jacob.
Blessed are they that saw thee,
And they that have been beautified with love;
For we also shall surely live.
Elijah
it was,
who was wrapped in a tempest:
And Elisha was filled with his spirit;
And in
all
his days he was not moved by
the fear of
any ruler,
And no one brought him into subjection.
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Or,
No man’s word overcame him
Nothing was too high for him;
And when he was laid on sleep his body prophesied.
As in his life he did wonders,
So in death were his works marvellous.
For all this the people repented not,
And they departed not from their sins,
Till they were carried away as a spoil from their land,
And were scattered through all the earth;
And the people was left very few in number,
And a ruler
was left
in the house of David.
Some of them did that which was pleasing
to God,
And some multiplied sins.
Hezekiah fortified his city,
And brought in
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Some ancient authorities, apparently by a confusion, read
Gog.
water into the midst of them:
He digged the sheer rock with iron,
And builded up wells for waters.
In his days Sennacherib came up,
And sent Rabshakeh, and departed;
And he lifted up his hand against Sion,
And boasted great things in his arrogancy.
Then were their hearts and their hands shaken,
And they were in pain, as women in travail;
And they called upon the Lord which is merciful,
Spreading forth their hands unto him:
And the Holy One heard them speedily out of Heaven,
And delivered them by the hand of Isaiah.
He smote the camp of the Assyrians,
And his angel utterly destroyed them.
For Hezekiah did that which was pleasing to the Lord,
And was strong in the ways of David his father,
Which Isaiah the prophet commanded,
Who was great and faithful in his vision.
In his days the sun went backward;
And he added life to the king.
He saw by an excellent spirit what should come to pass at the last;
And he comforted them that mourned in Sion.
He shewed the things that should be to the end of time,
And the hidden things or ever they came.
The memorial of Josiah is like the composition of incense
Prepared by the work of the apothecary:
It shall be sweet as honey in every mouth,
And as music at a banquet of wine.
He behaved himself uprightly in the conversion of the people,
And took away the abominations of iniquity.
He set his heart right toward the Lord;
In the days of wicked men he made godliness to prevail.
Except David and Hezekiah and Josiah,
All committed trespass:
For they forsook the law of the Most High;
The kings of Judah failed.
For they gave their
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horn.
power unto others,
And their glory to a strange nation.
They set on fire the chosen city of the sanctuary,
And made her streets desolate,
as it was written
by the hand of Jeremiah.
For they entreated him evil;
And yet he was sanctified in the womb to be a prophet,
To root out, and to afflict, and to destroy;
And
in like manner to build and to plant.
It was
Ezekiel who saw the vision of glory,
Which
God
shewed him upon the chariot of the cherubim.
For verily he remembered the enemies in
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rain.
storm,
And to do good to them that directed their ways aright.
Also of the twelve prophets
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The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities.
May the bones flourish again out of their place.
And he comforted Jacob,
And delivered them by confidence of hope.
How shall we magnify Zerubbabel?
And he was as a signet on the right hand:
So was Jesus the son of Josedek:
Who in their days builded the house,
And exalted a
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Some ancient authorities read
temple.
people holy to the Lord,
Prepared for everlasting glory.
Also of Nehemiah the memorial is great;
Who raised up for us the walls that were fallen,
And set up the gates and bars,
And raised up our homes again.
No man was created upon the earth such as was Enoch;
For he was taken up from the earth.
Neither was there a man born like unto Joseph,
A governor of his brethren, a stay of the people:
Yea, his bones were visited.
Shem and Seth were glorified among men;
And above every living thing in the creation is Adam.
It was
Simon, the son of Onias, the
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Or,
high
great priest,
Who in his life repaired the house,
And in his days strengthened the temple:
And by him was built from the foundation the height of the double
wall,
The lofty underworks of the inclosure of the temple:
In his days the cistern of waters was
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The text here seems to be corrupt.
diminished,
The brazen vessel in compass as the sea.
It was
he that took thought for his people that they should not fall,
And fortified the city
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Gr.
to beseige:
that is,
as to besieging it.
against besieging:
How glorious was he when the people gathered round him
At his coming forth out of the
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Gr.
house of the veil.
sanctuary!
As the morning star in the midst of a cloud,
As the moon at the full:
As the sun shining forth upon the temple of the Most High,
And as the rainbow giving light in clouds of glory:
As the flower of roses in the days of new
fruits,
As lilies at the waterspring,
As the shoot of the frankencense tree in the time of summer:
As fire and incense in the censer,
As a vessel all of beaten gold
Adorned with all manner of precious stones:
As an olive tree budding forth fruits,
And as a cypress growing high among the clouds.
When he took up the robe of glory,
And put on the perfection of exultation,
In the ascent of the holy altar,
He made glorious the precinct of the sanctuary.
And when he received the portions out of the priests’ hands,
Himself also standing by the hearth of the altar,
His brethren as a garland round about him,
He was as a young cedar in Libanus;
And as stems of palm trees compassed they him round about,
And all the sons of Aaron in their glory,
And the Lord’s offering in their hands, before all the congregation of Israel.
And finishing the service at the altars,
That he might adorn the offering of the Most High, the Almighty,
He stretched out his hand to the
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cup of libation.
cup,
And poured out the cup of the grape;
He poured out at the foot of the altar
A sweet-smelling savour unto the Most High, the King of all.
Then shouted the sons of Aaron,
They sounded the trumpets of beaten work,
They made a great noise to be heard,
For a remembrance before the Most High.
Then all the people together hasted,
And fell down upon the earth on their faces
To worship their Lord, the Almighty, God Most High.
The singers also praised him with their voices;
In the whole house was there made sweet melody.
And the people besought the Lord Most High,
In prayer before him that is merciful.
Till the
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adornment.
worship of the Lord should be ended;
And so they accomplished his service.
Then he went down, and lifted up his hands
Over the whole congregation of the children of Israel,
To give blessing unto the Lord with his lips,
And to glory in his name.
And he bowed himself down in worship the second time,
To declare the blessing from the Most High.
And now bless ye the God of all,
Which everywhere doeth great things,
Which exalteth our days from the womb,
And dealeth with us according to his mercy.
May he grant us joyfulness of heart,
And that peace may be in our days in Israel for the days of eternity:
To intrust his mercy with us;
And let him deliver us in his time!
With two nations is my soul vexed,
And the third is no nation:
They that sit upon the mountain of
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According to some ancient versions,
Seir.
Samaria,
and
the Philistines,
And that foolish people that dwelleth in Sichem.
I have
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Gr.
graven.
written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge,
I Jesus, the son of Sirach Eleazar, of Jerusalem,
Who out of his heart poured forth wisdom.
Blessed is he that shall be exercised in these things;
And he that layeth them up in his heart shall become wise.
For if he do them, he shall be strong to all things:
For the light of the Lord is his
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Gr.
footstep.
guide.
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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.
A Prayer of Jesus the son of Sirach.
I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, O King,
And will praise thee, O God my Saviour:
I do give thanks unto thy name:
For thou wast my protector and helper,
And didst deliver my body out of destruction,
And out of the snare of a slanderous tongue,
From lips that forge lies,
And wast my helper before them that stood by;
And didst deliver me, according to the abundance of thy mercy, and
greatness
of thy name,
From the gnashings
of teeth
ready to devour,
Out of the hand of such as sought my life,
Out of the manifold afflictions which I had;
From the choking of a fire on every side,
And out of the midst of fire which I kindled not;
Out of the depth of the belly of
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave,
And from an unclean tongue,
And from lying words,
The slander of an unrighteous tongue unto the king.
My soul drew near even unto death,
And my life was near to
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Gr.
Hades
the grave beneath.
They compassed me on every side,
And there was none to help
me.
I was
looking for the succour of men,
And it was not.
And I remembered thy mercy, O Lord,
And thy working which hath been from everlasting,
How thou deliverest them that wait for thee,
And savest them out of the hand of the enemies.
And I lifted up my supplication from the earth,
And prayed for deliverance from death.
I called upon the Lord, the Father of my Lord,
That he would not forsake me in the days of affliction,
In the time when there was no help against the proud.
I will praise thy name continually,
And will sing praise with thanksgiving;
And my supplication was heard:
For thou savedst me from destruction,
And deliveredst me from the evil time:
Therefore will I give thanks and praise unto thee,
And bless the name of the Lord.
When I was yet young,
Or ever I went abroad,
I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.
Before the temple I asked for her,
And I will seek her out even to the end.
From
her
flower as from the ripening grape my heart delighted in her:
My foot trod in uprightness,
From my youth I tracked her out.
I bowed down mine ear a little, and received her,
And found for myself much instruction.
I profited in her:
Unto him that giveth me wisdom I will give glory.
For I purposed to practice her,
And I was zealous for that which is good;
And I shall never be put to shame.
My soul hath wrestled in her,
And in my doing I was exact:
I spread forth my hands to the heaven above,
And bewailed my ignorances of her.
I set my soul aright unto her,
And in pureness I found her.
I gat me a heart
joined
with her from the beginning:
Therefore shall I not be forsaken.
My inward part also was troubled to seek her:
Therefore have I gotten a good possession.
The Lord gave me a tongue for my reward;
And I will praise him therewith.
Draw near unto me, ye unlearned,
And lodge in the house of instruction.
Say, wherefore are ye lacking in these things,
And your souls are very thirsty?
I opened my mouth, and spake,
Get her for yourselves without money.
Put your neck under the yoke,
And let your soul receive instruction:
She is hard at hand to find.
Behold with your eyes,
How that I laboured but a little,
And found for myself much rest.
Get you instruction with a great sum of silver,
And gain much gold by her.
May your soul rejoice in his mercy,
And may ye not be put to shame in praising him.
Work your work before the time cometh,
And in his time he will give you your reward.
- Baruch, Revised Version
Baruch
BARUCH.
BARUCH
Bar
BARUCH.
AND these are the words of the book, which Baruch the son of Nerias, the son of Maaseas, the son of Sedekias, the son of Asadias, the son of Helkias, wrote in Babylon,
in the fifth year,
and
in the seventh day of the month, what time as the Chaldeans took Jerusalem, and burnt it with fire.
And Baruch did read the words of this book in the hearing of Jechonias the son of Joakim king of Judah, and in the hearing of all the people that came to
hear
the book,
and in the hearing of the mighty men, and of the kings’ sons, and in the hearing of the elders, and in the hearing of all the people, from the least unto the greatest, even of all them that dwelt at Babylon by the river Sud.
And they wept, and fasted,
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Another reading is,
and vowed vows.
and prayed before the Lord;
they made also a collection of money according to every man’s power:
and they sent
it
to Jerusalem unto Joakim the
high
priest, the son of Helkias, the son of Salom, and to the priests, and to all the people which were found with him at Jerusalem,
at the same time when he took the vessels of the house of the Lord, that had been carried out of the temple, to return
them
into the land of Judah, the tenth day of
the month
Sivan,
namely,
silver vessels, which Sedekias the son of Josias king of Judah had made,
after that Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon had carried away Jechonias, and the princes, and the captives, and the mighty men, and the people of the land, from Jerusalem, and brought them unto Babylon.
And they said, Behold, we have sent you money; buy you therefore with the money burnt offerings, and sin offerings, and incense, and prepare an oblation, and offer upon the altar of the Lord our God;
and pray for the life of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and for the life of Baltasar his son, that their days may be
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See Deut. xi. 21.
as the days of heaven above the earth:
and the Lord will give us strength, and lighten our eyes, and we shall live under the shadow of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and under the shadow of Baltasar his son, and we shall serve them many days, and find favour in their sight.
Pray for us also unto the Lord our God, for we have sinned against the Lord our God; and unto this day the wrath of the Lord and his indignation is not turned from us.
And ye shall read this book which we have sent unto you, to make confession in the house of the Lord, upon the day of the feast and on the days of the solemn assembly.
And ye shall say, To the Lord our God
belongeth
righteousness, but unto us confusion of face, as at this day, unto the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem,
and to our kings, and to our princes, and to our priests, and to our prophets, and to our fathers:
for that we have sinned before the Lord,
and disobeyed him, and have not hearkened unto the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in the commandments of the Lord that he hath set before us:
since the day that the Lord brought our fathers out of the land of Egypt, unto this present day, we have been disobedient unto the Lord our God, and we have dealt unadvisedly in not hearkening unto his voice.
Wherefore the plagues clave unto us, and the curse, which the Lord commanded Moses his servant
to pronounce
in the day that he brought our fathers out of the land of Egypt, to give us a land that floweth with milk and honey, as at this day.
Nevertheless we hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord our God, according unto all the words of the prophets, whom he sent unto us:
but we walked every man in the imagination of his own wicked heart, to serve strange gods, and to do that which is evil in the sight of the Lord our God.
Therefore the Lord hath made good his word, which he pronounced against us, and against our judges that judged Israel, and against our kings, and against our princes, and against the men of Israel and Judah,
to bring upon us great plagues, such as never happened under the whole heaven,
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Another reading is,
even as he hath done.
as it came to pass in Jerusalem, according to the things that are written in the law of Moses;
That we should eat every man the flesh of his own son, and every man the flesh of his own daughter.
Moreover he hath given them to be in subjection to all the kingdoms that are round about us, to be a reproach and a desolation among all the people round about, where the Lord hath scattered them.
Thus were they cast down, and not exalted, because we sinned against the Lord our God, in not hearkening unto his voice.
To the Lord our God
belongeth
righteousness: but unto us and to our fathers confusion of face, as at this day.
For
all these plagues are come upon us, which the Lord hath pronounced against us.
Yet have we not intreated the favour of the Lord, in turning every one from the thoughts of his wicked heart.
Therefore hath the Lord kept watch over the plagues, and the Lord hath brought
them
upon us; for the Lord is righteous in all his works which he hath commanded us.
Yet we have not hearkened unto his voice, to walk in the commandments of the Lord that he hath set before us.
And now, O Lord, thou God of Israel, that hast brought thy people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and with signs, and with wonders, and with great power, and with a high arm, and hast gotten thyself a name, as at this day:
O Lord our God, we have sinned, we have done ungodly, we have dealt unrighteously in all thine ordinances.
Let thy wrath turn from us: for we are but a few left among the heathen, where thou hast scattered us.
Hear our prayer, O Lord, and our petition, and deliver us for thine own sake, and give us favour in the sight of them which have led us away captive:
that all the earth may know that thou art the Lord our God, because Israel and his posterity is called by thy name.
O Lord, look down from thine holy house, and consider us: incline thine ear, O Lord, and hear:
open thine eyes, and behold: for the dead that are in
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave, whose breath is taken from their bodies, will give unto the Lord neither glory nor righteousness:
but the soul that is greatly vexed, which goeth stooping and feeble, and the eyes that fail, and the hungry soul, will give thee glory and righteousness, O Lord.
For we do not present our supplication before thee, O Lord our God, for the righteousness of our fathers, and of our kings.
For thou hast sent thy wrath and thine indignation upon us, as thou hast spoken by thy servants the prophets,
saying,
Thus saith the Lord, Bow your shoulders to serve the king of Babylon, and remain in the land that I gave unto your fathers.
But if ye will not hear the voice of the Lord, to serve the king of Babylon,
I will cause to cease out of the cities of Judah, and from without Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: and the whole land shall be desolate without inhabitant.
But we would not hearken unto thy voice, to serve the king of Babylon: therefore hast thou made good thy words that thou spakest by thy servants the prophets,
namely,
that the bones of our kings, and the bones of our fathers, should be taken out of their places.
And, lo, they are cast out to the heat by day, and to the frost by night, and they died in great miseries by famine, by sword, and by
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See Jer. xxxii. 36.
pestilence.
And the house which is called by thy name hast thou laid
waste,
as at this day, for the wickedness of the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
Yet, O Lord our God, thou hast dealt with us after all thy kindness, and according to all that great mercy of thine,
as thou spakest by thy servant Moses in the day when thou didst command him to write thy law before the children of Israel, saying,
If ye will not hear my voice, surely this very great multitude shall be turned into a small
number
among the nations, where I will scatter them.
For I know that they will not hear me, because it is a stiffnecked people: but in the land of their captivity they shall lay it to heart,
and shall know that I am the Lord their God: and I will give them a heart, and ears to hear:
and they shall praise me in the land of their captivity, and think upon my name,
and shall return from their stiff neck, and from their wicked deeds: for they shall remember the way of their fathers, which sinned before the Lord.
And I will bring them again into the land which I sware unto their fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, and they shall be lords of it: and I will increase them, and they shall not be diminished.
And I will make an everlasting covenant with them to be their God, and they shall be my people: and I will no more remove my people of Israel out of the land that I have given them.
O Lord Almighty, thou God of Israel, the soul in anguish, the troubled spirit, crieth unto thee.
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy; for thou art a merciful God: yea, have mercy upon us, because we have sinned before thee.
For thou sittest
as king
for ever, and we perish evermore.
O Lord Almighty, thou God of Israel, hear now the prayer of
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Probably a mistake for
the men of Israel.
the dead Israelites, and of the children of them which were sinners before thee, that hearkened not unto the voice of thee their God: for the which cause these plagues clave unto us.
Remember not the iniquities of our fathers: but remember thy power and thy name
now
at this time.
For thou art the Lord our God, and thee, O Lord, will we praise.
For for this cause thou hast put thy fear in our hearts,
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Another reading is,
and
made us
to call.
to the intent that we should call upon thy name: and we will praise thee in our captivity, for we have
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Another reading is,
put away from our heart all &c.
called to mind all the iniquity of our fathers, that sinned before thee.
Behold, we are yet this day in our captivity, where thou hast scattered us, for a reproach and a curse, and to be subject to penalty, according to all the iniquities of our fathers, which departed from the Lord our God.
Hear, O Israel, the commandments of life: give ear to understand wisdom.
How happeneth it, O Israel, that thou art in thine enemies’ land, that thou art waxen old in a strange country, that thou art defiled with the dead,
that thou art counted with them that
go down
into
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave?
Thou hast forsaken the fountain of wisdom.
For
if thou hadst walked in the way of God, thou shouldest have dwelled in peace for ever.
Learn where is
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Or,
prudence
wisdom, where is strength, where is understanding; that thou mayest know also where is length of days, and life, where is the light of the eyes, and peace.
Who hath found out her place? and who hath come into her treasuries?
Where are the princes of the heathen, and such as ruled the beasts that are upon the earth;
they that had their pastime with the fowls of the air, and they that hoarded up silver and gold, wherein men trust; and of whose getting there is no end?
For they that
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Or,
diligently sought after:
Prov. xi. 27 (Sept.).
wrought in silver, and were so careful, and whose works are past finding out,
they are vanished and gone down to
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Gr.
Hades.
the grave, and others are come up in their steads.
Younger men have seen the light, and dwelt upon the earth: but the way of knowledge have they not known,
neither understood they the paths thereof: neither have their children laid hold of it: they are far off from
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Another reading is,
the way thereof.
their way.
It hath not been heard of in Canaan, neither hath it been seen in Teman.
The sons also of Agar that seek understanding, which are in the land, the merchants of Merran and Teman, and the authors of fables, and the searchers out of understanding; none of these have known the way of wisdom, or remembered her paths.
O Israel, how great is the house of God! and how large is the place of his possession!
great, and hath none end; high, and unmeasurable.
There were the giants born that were famous of old, great of stature,
and
expert in war.
These did not God choose, neither gave he the way of knowledge unto them:
so they perished, because they had no
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Or,
prudence
wisdom, they perished through their own foolishness.
Who hath gone up into heaven, and taken her, and brought her down from the clouds?
Who hath gone over the sea, and found her, and will bring her for choice gold?
There is none that knoweth her way, nor any that comprehendeth her path.
But he that knoweth all things knoweth her, he found her out with his understanding: he that prepared the earth for evermore hath filled it with fourfooted beasts:
he that sendeth forth the light, and it goeth; he called it, and it obeyed him with fear:
and the stars shined in their watches, and were glad: when he called them, they said, Here we be; they shined with gladness unto him that made them.
This is our God,
and
there shall none other be accounted of in comparison of him.
He hath found out all the way of knowledge, and hath given it unto Jacob his servant, and to Israel that is beloved of him.
Afterward did she appear upon earth, and was conversant with men.
This is the book of the commandments of God, and the law that endureth for ever: all they that hold it fast
are appointed
to life; but such as leave it shall die.
Turn thee, O Jacob, and take hold of it: walk towards her shining in the presence of the light thereof.
Give not thy glory to another, nor the things that are profitable unto thee to a strange nation.
O Israel, happy are we: for the things that are pleasing to God are made known unto us.
Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel.
Ye were sold to the nations,
but
not for destruction: because ye moved God to wrath, ye were delivered unto your adversaries.
For ye provoked him that made you by sacrificing unto demons, and not to God.
Ye forgat the everlasting God, that brought you up; ye grieved also Jerusalem, that nursed you.
For she saw the wrath that is come upon you from God, and said, Hearken, ye
women
that dwell about Sion: for God hath brought upon me great mourning;
for I have seen the captivity of my sons and daughters, which the Everlasting hath brought upon them.
For with joy did I nourish them; but sent them away with weeping and mourning.
Let no man rejoice over me, a widow, and forsaken of many: for the sins of my children am I left desolate; because they turned aside from the law of God,
and had no regard to his statutes, neither walked they in the ways of God’s commandments, nor trod in the paths of discipline in his righteousness.
Let them that dwell about Sion come, and remember ye the captivity of my sons and daughters, which the Everlasting hath brought upon them.
For he hath brought a nation upon them from far, a shameless nation, and of a strange language,
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Another reading is,
for they.
who neither reverenced old man, nor pitied child.
And they have carried away the dear beloved sons of the widow, and left her that was alone desolate of her daughters.
But I, what can I help you?
For he that brought these plagues upon you will deliver you from the hand of your enemies.
Go your way, O my children, go your way: for I am left desolate.
I have put off the garment of peace, and put upon me the sackcloth of my petition: I will cry unto the Everlasting as long as I live.
Be of good cheer, O my children, cry unto God, and he shall deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies.
For I have trusted in the Everlasting, that he will save you; and joy is come unto me from the Holy One, because of the mercy which shall soon come unto you
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Or,
from your everlasting Saviour
from the Everlasting your Saviour.
For I sent you out with mourning and weeping: but God will give you to me again with joy and gladness for ever.
For like as now they that dwell about Sion have seen your captivity: so shall they see shortly your salvation from
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Another reading is,
your.
our God, which shall come upon you with great glory, and brightness of the Everlasting.
My children, suffer patiently the wrath that is come upon you from God: for thine enemy hath persecuted thee; but shortly thou shalt see his destruction, and shalt tread upon their necks.
My delicate ones have gone rough ways; they were taken away as a flock carried off by the enemies.
Be of good cheer, O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that hath brought
these things
upon you.
For as it was your mind to go astray from God:
so,
return and seek him ten times more.
For he that brought these plagues upon you shall bring you everlasting joy again with your salvation.
Be of good cheer, O Jerusalem: for he that called thee by name will comfort thee.
Miserable are they that afflicted thee, and rejoiced at thy fall.
Miserable are the cities which thy children served: miserable is she that received thy sons.
For as she rejoiced at thy fall, and was glad of thy ruin: so shall she be grieved for her own desolation.
And I will take away her exultation in her great multitude, and her boasting shall be turned into mourning.
For fire shall come upon her from the Everlasting, long to endure; and she shall be inhabited of
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Gr.
demons.
devils for a great time.
O Jerusalem, look about thee toward the east, and behold the joy that cometh unto thee from God.
Lo, thy sons come, whom thou sentest away, they come gathered together from the east to the west at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing in the glory of God.
Put off, O Jerusalem, the garment of thy mourning and affliction, and put on the comeliness of the glory that
cometh
from God for ever.
Cast about thee the robe of the righteousness which
cometh
from God; set a diadem on thine head of the glory of the Everlasting.
For God will shew thy brightness unto every
region
under heaven.
For thy name shall be called of God for ever The peace of righteousness, and The glory of godliness.
Arise, O Jerusalem, and stand upon the height, and look about thee toward the east, and behold thy children gathered from the going down of the sun unto the rising thereof at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that God hath remembered them.
For they went from thee on foot, being led away of their enemies: but God bringeth them in unto thee borne on high with glory,
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Another reading is, as
children of the kingdom.
as
on
a royal throne.
For God hath appointed that every high mountain, and the everlasting hills, should be made low, and the valleys filled up, to make plain the ground, that Israel may go safely in the glory of God.
Moreover the woods and every sweet-smelling tree have overshadowed Israel by the commandment of God.
For God shall lead Israel with joy in the light of his glory with the mercy and righteousness that cometh from him.
THE EPISTLE OF JEREMY.
A copy of an epistle, which Jeremy sent unto them which were to be led captives into Babylon by the king of the Babylonians, to certify them, as it was commanded him of God.
Because of the sins which ye have committed before God, ye shall be led away captives unto Babylon by Nabuchodonosor king of the Babylonians.
So when ye come unto Babylon, ye shall remain there many years, and for a long season, even for seven generations: and after that I will bring you out peaceably from thence.
But now shall ye see in Babylon gods of silver, and of gold, and of wood, borne upon shoulders, which cause the nations to fear.
Beware therefore that ye in no wise become like unto the strangers, neither let fear take hold upon you because of them, when ye see the multitude before them and behind them, worshipping them.
But say ye in your hearts, O Lord, we must worship thee.
For mine angel is with you,
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Or,
and he careth
and I myself do care for your
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Or,
lives
souls.
For their tongue is polished by the workman, and they themselves are overlaid with gold and with silver; yet are they but false, and cannot speak.
And taking gold, as it were for a virgin that loveth to go gay, they make crowns for the heads of their gods:
and sometimes also the priests convey from their gods gold and silver, and bestow it upon themselves;
and will even give thereof to the common harlots: and they deck them as men with garments,
even
the gods of silver, and gods of gold, and of wood.
Yet cannot these gods save themselves from rust and moths, though they be covered with purple raiment.
They wipe their faces because of the dust of the temple, which is thick upon them.
And he that cannot put to death one that offendeth against him holdeth a sceptre, as though he were judge of a country.
He hath also a dagger in his right hand, and an axe: but cannot deliver himself from war and robbers.
Whereby they are known not to be gods: therefore fear them not.
For like as a vessel that a man useth is nothing worth when it is broken; even so it is with their gods: when they be set up in the temples their eyes be full of dust through the feet of them that come in.
And as the courts are made sure on every side upon him that offendeth the king, as being committed to suffer death;
even so
the priests make fast their temples with doors, with locks, and bars, lest they be carried off by robbers.
They light them candles, yea, more than for themselves, whereof they cannot see one.
They are as one of the beams of the temple; and men say their hearts are eaten out, when things creeping out of the earth devour both them and their raiment: they feel it not
when their faces are blacked through the smoke that cometh out of the temple:
upon their bodies and heads alight bats, swallows, and birds; and in like manner the cats also.
Whereby ye may know that they are no gods: therefore fear them not.
Notwithstanding the gold wherewith they are beset to make them beautiful, except one wipe off the rust, they will not shine: for not even when they were molten did they feel it.
Things wherein there is no breath are bought at any cost.
Having no feet, they are borne upon shoulders, whereby they declare unto men that they be nothing worth.
They also that serve them are ashamed: for if they fall to the ground at any time, they cannot rise up again of themselves: neither, if they be set awry, can they make themselves straight: but the offerings are set before them, as if they were dead men.
And the things that are sacrificed unto them, their priests sell and spend; and in like manner their wives also lay up part thereof in salt; but unto the poor and to the impotent will they give nothing thereof.
The menstruous woman and the woman in childbed touch their sacrifices: knowing therefore by these things that they are no gods, fear them not.
For how can they be called gods? because women set meat before the gods of silver, gold, and wood.
And in their temples the priests
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Or,
bear the litter
sit on seats, having their clothes rent, and their heads and beards shaven, and nothing upon their heads.
They roar and cry before their gods, as men do at the feast when one is dead.
The priests also take off garments from them, and clothe their wives and children withal.
Whether it be evil that one doeth unto them, or good, they are not able to recompense it: they can neither set up a king, nor put him down.
In like manner, they can neither give riches nor money: though a man make a vow unto them, and keep it not, they will never exact it.
They can save no man from death, neither deliver the weak from the mighty.
They cannot restore a blind man to his sight, nor deliver any that is in distress.
They can shew no mercy to the widow, nor do good to the fatherless.
They are like the stones that be
hewn
out of the mountain,
these gods
of wood, and that are overlaid with gold and with silver: they that minister unto them shall be confounded.
How should a man then think or say that they are gods, when even the Chaldeans themselves dishonour them?
Who if they shall see one dumb that cannot speak, they bring him, and intreat him to call upon Bel, as though he were able to understand.
Yet they cannot perceive this themselves, and forsake them: for they have no understanding.
The women also with cords about them sit in the ways, burning bran for incense: but if any of them, drawn by some that passeth by, lie with him, she reproacheth her fellow, that she was not thought as worthy as herself, nor her cord broken.
Whatsoever is done among them is false: how should a man then think or say that they are gods?
They are fashioned by carpenters and goldsmiths: they can be nothing else than the workmen will have them to be.
And they themselves that fashioned them can never continue long; how then should the things that are fashioned by them?
For they have left lies and reproaches to them that come after.
For when there cometh any war or plague upon them, the priests consult with themselves, where they may be hidden with them.
How then cannot men understand that they be no gods, which can neither save themselves from war, nor from plague?
For seeing they be but of wood, and overlaid with gold and with silver, it shall be known hereafter that they are false:
and it shall be manifest to all nations and kings that they are no gods, but the works of men’s hands, and that there is no work of God in them.
Who then may not know that they are no gods?
For neither can they set up a king in a land, nor give rain unto men.
Neither can they judge their own cause, nor
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Another reading is,
deliver him that is wronged.
redress a wrong, being unable: for they are as crows between heaven and earth.
For even when fire falleth upon the house of gods of wood, or overlaid with gold or with silver, their priests will flee away, and escape, but they themselves shall be burnt asunder like beams.
Moreover they cannot withstand any king or enemies: how should a man then allow or think that they be gods?
Neither are those gods of wood, and overlaid with silver or with gold, able to escape either from thieves or robbers.
Whose gold, and silver, and garments wherewith they are clothed, they that are strong will take from them, and go away withal: neither shall they be able to help themselves.
Therefore it is better to be a king that sheweth his manhood, or else a vessel in a house profitable for that whereof the owner shall have need, than such false gods; or even a door in a house, to keep the things safe that be therein, than such false gods; or a pillar of wood in a palace, than such false gods.
For sun, and moon, and stars, being bright and sent to do their offices, are obedient.
Likewise also the lightning when it glittereth is fair to see; and after the same manner the wind also bloweth in every country.
And when God commandeth the clouds to go over the whole world, they do as they are bidden.
And the fire sent from above to consume mountains and woods doeth as it is commanded: but these are to be likened unto them neither in shew nor power.
Wherefore a man should neither think nor say that they are gods, seeing they are able neither to judge causes, nor to do good unto men.
Knowing therefore that they are no gods, fear them not.
For they can neither curse nor bless kings:
neither can they shew signs in the heavens among the nations, nor shine as the sun, nor give light as the moon.
The beasts are better than they: for they can get under a covert, and help themselves.
In no wise then is it manifest unto us that they are gods: therefore fear them not.
For as a scarecrow in a garden of cucumbers that keepeth nothing, so are their gods of wood, and overlaid with gold and with silver.
Likewise also their gods of wood, and overlaid with gold and with silver, are like to a white thorn in an orchard, that every bird sitteth upon; as also to a dead body, that is cast forth into the dark.
And ye shall know them to be no gods by the
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Gr.
purple and brightness.
bright purple that rotteth upon them: And they themselves afterward shall be consumed, and shall be a reproach in the country.
Better therefore is the just man that hath none idols: for he shall be far from reproach.
3 Holy Children’s Song
THE SONG OF THE THREE HOLY CHILDREN
SONG OF THE 3 HOLY CHILDREN
S3Y
THE SONG OF THE
THREE HOLY CHILDREN,
Which followeth in the third Chapter of DANIEL after this place, —fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
— Verse 23. That which followeth is not in the Hebrew, to wit,
And they walked — unto these words, Then Nebuchadnezzar — Verse 24.
AND they walked in the midst of the fire, praising God, and blessing the Lord.
Then Azarias stood, and prayed on this manner; and opening his mouth in the midst of the fire said,
Blessed art thou, O Lord, thou God of our fathers,
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Another reading is,
and thy name is worthy to be praised and glorified.
and worthy to be praised; and thy name is glorified for evermore:
For thou art righteous in all the things that thou hast done: yea, true are all thy works, and thy ways are right, and all thy judgements truth.
In all the things that thou hast brought upon us, and upon the holy city of our fathers,
even
Jerusalem, thou hast executed true judgements: for according to truth and justice hast thou brought all these things upon us because of our sins.
For we have sinned and committed iniquity, in departing from thee.
In all things have we trespassed, and not obeyed thy commandments, nor kept them, neither done as thou hast commanded us, that it might go well with us.
Wherefore all that thou hast brought upon us, and everything that thou hast done to us, thou hast done in true judgement.
And thou didst deliver us into the hands of lawless enemies, and most hateful forsakers
of God,
and to an unjust king, and the most wicked in all the world.
And now we cannot open our mouth; shame and reproach have befallen thy servants, and them that worship thee.
Deliver us not up utterly, for thy name’s sake, neither disannul thou thy covenant:
and cause not thy mercy to depart from us, for the sake of Abraham that is beloved of thee, and for the sake of Isaac thy servant, and Israel thy holy one;
to whom thou didst promise, that thou wouldest multiply their seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand that is upon the sea shore.
For we, O Lord, are become less than any nation, and be kept under this day in all the world because of our sins.
Neither is there at this time prince, or prophet, or leader, or burnt offering, or sacrifice, or oblation, or incense, or place to offer before thee, and to find mercy.
Nevertheless in a contrite heart and a humble spirit let us be accepted;
like as in the burnt offerings of rams and bullocks, and like as in ten thousands of fat lambs; so let our sacrifice be in thy sight this day, and
grant
that we may wholly go after thee, for they shall not be ashamed that put their trust in thee.
And now we follow thee with all our heart, we fear thee, and seek thy face.
Put us not to shame: but deal with us after thy kindness, and according to the multitude of thy mercy.
Deliver us also according to thy marvellous works, and give glory to thy name, O Lord: and let all them that do thy servants hurt be confounded;
and let them be ashamed of all their
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Some MSS. omit
power and.
power and might, and let their strength be broken;
and let them know that thou art the Lord, the only God, and glorious over the whole world.
And the king’s servants, that put them in, ceased not to make the furnace hot with naphtha, pitch, tow, and small wood;
so that the flame streamed forth above the furnace forty and nine cubits.
And it spread, and burned those Chaldeans whom it found about the furnace.
But the angel of the Lord came down into the furnace together with Azarias and his fellows, and he smote the flame of the fire out of the furnace;
and made the midst of the furnace as it had been a moist whistling wind, so that the fire touched them not at all, neither hurt nor troubled them.
Then the three, as out of one mouth, praised, and glorified, and blessed God in the furnace, saying,
Blessed art thou, O Lord, thou God of our fathers: and to be praised and exalted above all for ever.
And blessed is thy glorious and holy name: and to be praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the temple of thine holy glory: and to be praised and glorified above all for ever.
Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and sittest upon the cherubim: and to be praised and exalted above all for ever.
Blessed art thou on the throne of thy kingdom: and to be praised and
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Another reading is,
exalted.
extolled above all for ever.
Blessed art thou in the firmament of heaven: and to be praised and glorified for ever.
O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye heavens, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O all ye waters that be above the heaven, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O all
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Another reading is,
the host.
ye powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye sun and moon, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O every shower and dew, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever
O all ye winds, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye fire and heat, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
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Verse 45 is omitted by the best authorities.
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Before this verse some authorities insert verse 46,
O ye dews and storms of snow, bless ye &c.
O ye nights and days, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever. O ye cold and heat, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
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Before this verse some authorities insert verse 49,
O ye ice and cold, bless ye &c.
O ye frost and snow, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye lightnings and clouds, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O let the earth bless the Lord: let it praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye mountains and hills, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O all ye things that grow on the earth, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
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Some authorities transpose verses 56 and 55.
O sea and rivers, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye fountains, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye whales, and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O all ye fowls of the air, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O all ye beasts and cattle, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye children of men, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
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Some MSS. read
O Israel, bless ye.
O let Israel bless the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye priests
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Some MSS. omit
of the Lord.
of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye servants
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Some MSS. omit
of the Lord.
of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye spirits and souls of the righteous, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O ye that are holy and humble of heart, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.
O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever: for he hath rescued us from
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Or,
the grave
Gr.
Hades.
hell, and saved us from the hand of death: he hath delivered us out of the midst of the furnace
and
burning flame, even out of the midst of the fire hath he delivered us.
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy
endureth
for ever.
O all ye that worship the Lord, bless the God of gods, praise him, and give him thanks: for his mercy
endureth
for ever.
Susanna
THE HISTORY OF SUSANNA
SUSANNA
Sus
THE
HISTORY OF SUSANNA,
Set apart from the beginning of DANIEL, because it is not in the Hebrew, as neither the Narration of
Bel and the Dragon.
THERE dwelt a man in Babylon, and his name was Joakim:
and he took a wife, whose name was Susanna, the daughter of Helkias, a very fair woman, and one that feared the Lord.
Her parents also were righteous, and taught their daughter according to the law of Moses.
Now Joakim was a great rich man, and had a fair garden joining unto his house: and to him resorted the Jews; because he was more honourable than all others.
And the same year there were appointed two of the ancients of the people to be judges, such as the Lord spake of, that wickedness came from Babylon from ancient judges, who were accounted to govern the people.
These kept much at Joakim’s house: and all that had any suits in law came unto them.
Now when the people departed away at noon, Susanna went into her husband’s garden to walk.
And the two elders beheld her going in every day, and walking; and they were inflamed with love for her.
And they perverted their own mind, and turned away their eyes, that they might not look unto heaven, nor remember just judgements.
And albeit they both were wounded with her love, yet durst not one shew another his grief.
For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her.
Yet they watched jealously from day to day to see her.
And the one said to the other, Let us now go home: for it is dinner time.
So when they were gone out, they parted the one from the other, and turning back again they came to the same place; and after that they had asked one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust: and then appointed they a time both together, when they might find her alone.
And it fell out, as they watched a fit day, she went in as aforetime with two maids only, and she was desirous to wash herself in the garden: for it was hot.
And there was nobody there save the two elders, that had hid themselves, and watched her.
Then she said to her maids, Bring me oil and washing balls, and shut the garden doors, that I may wash me.
And they did as she bade them, and shut the garden doors, and went out themselves at the side doors to fetch the things that she had commanded them: and they saw not the elders, because they were hid.
Now when the maids were gone forth, the two elders rose up, and ran unto her, saying,
Behold, the garden doors are shut, that no man can see us, and we are in love with thee; therefore consent unto us, and lie with us.
If thou wilt not, we will bear witness against thee, that a young man was with thee: and therefore thou didst send away thy maids from thee.
Then Susanna sighed, and said, I am straitened on every side: for if I do this thing, it is death unto me: and if I do it not, I cannot escape your hands.
It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, than to sin in the sight of the Lord.
With that Susanna cried with a loud voice: and the two elders cried out against her.
Then ran the one, and opened the garden doors.
So when the servants of the house heard the cry in the garden, they rushed in at the side door, to see what had befallen her.
But when the elders had told their tale, the servants were greatly ashamed: for there was never such a report made of Susanna.
And it came to pass on the morrow, when the people assembled to her husband Joakim, the two elders came full of their wicked intent against Susanna to put her to death;
and said before the people, Send for Susanna, the daughter of Helkias, Joakim’s wife. So they sent;
and she came with her father and mother, her children, and all her kindred.
Now Susanna was a very delicate woman, and beauteous to behold.
And these wicked men commanded her to be unveiled, (for she was veiled) that they might be filled with her beauty.
Therefore her friends and all that saw her wept.
Then the two elders stood up in the midst of the people, and laid their hands upon her head.
And she weeping looked up toward heaven: for her heart trusted in the Lord.
And the elders said, As we walked in the garden alone, this
woman
came in with two maids, and shut the garden doors, and sent the maids away.
Then a young man, who there was hid, came unto her, and lay with her.
And we, being in a corner of the garden, saw this wickedness, and ran unto them.
And when we saw them together, the man we could not hold: for he was stronger than we, and opened the doors, and leaped out.
But having taken this
woman, we asked who the young man was, but she would not tell us: these things do we testify.
Then the assembly believed them, as those that were elders of the people and judges: so they condemned her to death.
Then Susanna cried out with a loud voice, and said, O everlasting God, that knowest the secrets, that knowest all things before they be:
thou knowest that they have borne false witness against me, and, behold, I must die; whereas I never did such things as these men have maliciously invented against me.
And the Lord heard her voice.
Therefore when she was led away to be put to death, God raised up the holy spirit of a young youth, whose name was Daniel:
and he cried with a loud voice, I am clear from the blood of this woman.
Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, What mean these words that thou hast spoken?
So he standing in the midst of them said, Are ye such fools, ye sons of Israel, that without examination or knowledge of the truth ye have condemned a daughter of Israel?
Return again to the place of judgement: for these have borne false witness against her.
Wherefore all the people turned again in haste, and the elders said unto him, Come, sit down among us, and shew it us, seeing God hath given thee the honour of an elder.
Then said Daniel unto them, Put them asunder one far from another, and I will examine them.
So when they were put asunder one from another, he called one of them, and said unto him, O thou that art waxen old in wickedness, now are thy sins come
home to thee
which thou hast committed aforetime,
in pronouncing unjust judgement, and condemning the innocent, and letting the guilty go free; albeit the Lord saith, The innocent and righteous shalt thou not slay.
Now then, if thou sawest her, tell me, Under what tree sawest thou them companying together? Who answered, Under a mastick tree.
And Daniel said, Right well hast thou lied against thine own head; for even now the angel of God hath received the sentence of God and shall cut thee in two.
So he put him aside, and commanded to bring the other, and said unto him, O thou seed of Canaan, and not of Judah, beauty hath deceived thee, and lust hath perverted thine heart.
Thus have ye dealt with the daughters of Israel, and they for fear companied with you: but the daughter of Judah would not abide your wickedness.
Now therefore tell me, Under what tree didst thou take them companying together? Who answered, Under a holm tree.
Then said Daniel unto him, Right well hast thou also lied against thine own head: for the angel of God waiteth with the sword to cut thee in two, that he may destroy you.
With that all the assembly cried out with a loud voice, and blessed God, who saveth them that hope in him.
And they arose against the two elders, for Daniel had convicted them of false witness out of their own mouth:
and according to the law of Moses they did unto them in such sort as they maliciously intended to do to their neighbour: and they put them to death, and the innocent blood was saved the same day.
Therefore Helkias and his wife praised God for their daughter Susanna, with Joakim her husband, and all the kindred, because there was no dishonesty found in her.
And from that day forth was Daniel had in great reputation in the sight of the people.
Bel and the Dragon
BEL AND THE DRAGON.
BEL AND THE DRAGON
Bel
Bel and the Dragon.
AND king Astyages was gathered to his fathers, and Cyrus the Persian received his kingdom.
And Daniel lived with the king, and was honoured above all his friends.
Now the Babylonians had an idol, called Bel, and there were spent upon him every day twelve great measures of fine flour, and forty sheep, and six firkins of wine.
And the king did honour to it, and went daily to worship it: but Daniel worshipped his own God. And the king said unto him, Why dost thou not worship Bel?
And he said, Because I may not do honour to idols made with hands, but to the living God, who hath created the heaven and the earth, and hath sovereignty over all flesh.
Then said the king unto him, Thinkest thou not that Bel is a living god? or seest thou not how much he eateth and drinketh every day?
Then Daniel laughed, and said, O king, be not deceived: for this is but clay within, and brass without, and did never eat or drink anything.
So the king was wroth, and called for his priests, and said unto them, If ye tell me not who this is that devoureth these expenses, ye shall die.
But if ye can shew me that Bel devoureth them, then Daniel shall die: for he hath spoken blasphemy against Bel. And Daniel said unto the king, Let it be according to thy word.
Now the priests of Bel were threescore and ten, beside their wives and children. And the king went with Daniel into the temple of Bel.
So Bel’s priests said, Lo, we will get us out: but thou, O king, set on the meat, and mingle the wine and set it forth, and shut the door fast, and seal it with thine own signet;
and when thou comest in the morning, if thou find not that Bel hath eaten up all, we will suffer death: or else Daniel, that speaketh falsely against us.
And they little regarded it: for under the table they had made a privy entrance, whereby they entered in continually, and consumed those things.
And it came to pass, when they were gone forth, the king set the meat before Bel. Now Daniel had commanded his servants to bring ashes, and they strewed all the temple
with them
in the presence of the king alone: then went they out, and shut the door, and sealed it with the king’s signet, and so departed.
Now in the night came the priests with their wives and children, as they were wont to do, and did eat and drink up all.
In the morning betime the king arose, and Daniel with him.
And the king said, Daniel, are the seals whole? And he said, Yea, O king, they be whole.
And as soon as he had opened the door, the king looked upon the table, and cried with a loud voice, Great art thou, O Bel, and with thee is no deceit at all.
Then laughed Daniel, and held the king that he should not go in, and said, Behold now the pavement, and mark well whose footsteps are these.
And the king said, I see the footsteps of men, women, and children. And then the king was angry,
and took the priests with their wives and children, who shewed him the privy doors, where they came in, and consumed such things as were upon the table.
Therefore the king slew them, and delivered Bel into Daniel’s power, who overthrew him and his temple.
And in that same place there was a great
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Or,
serpent
dragon, which they of Babylon worshipped.
And the king said unto Daniel, Wilt thou also say that this is of brass? lo, he liveth, and eateth and drinketh; thou canst not say that he is no living god: therefore worship him.
Then said Daniel, I will worship the Lord my God: for he is a living God.
But give me leave, O king, and I shall slay this dragon without sword or staff. The king said, I give thee leave.
Then Daniel took pitch, and fat, and hair, and did seethe them together, and made lumps thereof: this he put in the dragon’s mouth, so the dragon did eat and burst in sunder: and
Daniel
said, Lo, these are the gods ye worship.
When they of Babylon heard that, they took great indignation, and conspired against the king, saying, The king is become a Jew, and he hath pulled down Bel, and slain the dragon, and put the priests to the sword.
So they came to the king, and said, Deliver us Daniel, or else we will destroy thee and thine house.
Now when the king saw that they pressed him sore, being constrained, the king delivered Daniel unto them:
who cast him into the lion’s den: where he was six days.
And in the den there were seven lions, and they had given them every day two carcases, and two sheep: which then were not given to them, to the intent they might devour Daniel.
Now there was in Jewry the prophet
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Gr.
Ambakoum.
Habakkuk, who had made pottage, and had broken bread into a bowl, and was going into the field, for to bring it to the reapers.
But the angel of the Lord said unto Habakkuk, Go carry the dinner that thou hast into Babylon unto Daniel, in the lions’ den.
And Habakkuk said, Lord, I never saw Babylon; neither do I know where the den is.
Then the angel of the Lord took him by the crown, and lifted him up by the hair of his head, and with the blast of his breath set him in Babylon over the den.
And Habakkuk cried, saying, O Daniel, Daniel, take the dinner which God hath sent thee.
And Daniel said, Thou hast remembered me, O God: neither hast thou forsaken them that love thee.
So Daniel arose, and did eat: and the angel of God set Habakkuk in his own place again immediately.
Upon the seventh day the king came to bewail Daniel: and when he came to the den, he looked in, and, behold, Daniel was sitting.
Then cried the king with a loud voice, saying, Great art thou, O Lord, thou God of Daniel, and there is none other beside thee.
And he drew him out, and cast those that were the cause of his destruction into the den: and they were devoured in a moment before his face.
I Maccabees
THE FIRST BOOK OF THE MACCABEES.
1 MACCABEES
1Ma
THE FIRST BOOK OF THE
MACCABEES.
AND it came to pass, after that Alexander the Macedonian, the son of Philip, who came out of the land of Chittim, and smote Darius king of the Persians and Medes,
it came to pass,
after he had smitten him, that he reigned in his stead, in former time, over
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That is, the Greek Empire. Compare ver. 10 and ch. vi. 2.
Greece.
And he fought many battles, and won many strongholds, and slew the kings of the earth,
and went through to the ends of the earth, and took spoils of a multitude of nations. And the earth was quiet before him, and he was exalted, and his heart was lifted up,
and he gathered together an exceeding strong host, and ruled over countries and nations and principalities, and they became tributary unto him.
And after these things he fell sick, and perceived that he should die.
And he called his servants, which were honourable, which had been brought up with him from his youth, and he divided unto them his kingdom, while he was yet alive.
And Alexander reigned twelve years, and he died.
And his servants bare rule, each one in his place.
And they did all put diadems upon themselves after that he was dead, and so did their sons after them many years: and they multiplied evils in the earth.
And there came forth out of them a sinful root, Antiochus Epiphanes, son of Antiochus the king, who had been a hostage at Rome, and he reigned in
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circa B.C. 176.
the hundred and thirty and seventh year of the kingdom of the Greeks.
In those days came there forth out of Israel transgressors of the law, and persuaded many, saying, let us go and make a covenant with the
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Or,
nations:
and so throughout this book.
Gentiles that are round about us; for since we were parted from them many evils have befallen us.
And the saying was good in their eyes.
And certain of the people were forward
herein
and went to the king, and he gave them licence to do after the ordinances of the
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Or,
nations:
and so throughout this book.
Gentiles.
And
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See 2 Macc. iv. 9, 12.
they built a place of exercise in Jerusalem according to the laws of the
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Or,
nations:
and so throughout this book.
Gentiles;
and they made themselves uncircumcised, and forsook the holy covenant, and joined themselves to the
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Or,
nations:
and so throughout this book
Gentiles, and sold themselves to do evil.
And the kingdom was well ordered in the sight of Antiochus, and he thought to reign over Egypt, that he might reign over the two kingdoms.
And he entered into Egypt with a
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Gr.
heavy.
great multitude, with chariots, and with elephants, and with horsemen, and with a great
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Or,
armament
navy;
and he made war against Ptolemy king of Egypt; and Ptolemy was put to shame before him, and fled; and many fell wounded to death.
And they got possession of the strong cities in the land of Egypt; and he took the spoils of Egypt.
And Antiochus, after that he had smitten Egypt, returned in
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circa B.C. 170. See 2 Macc. v. 11-16.
the hundred and forty and third year, and went up against Israel and Jerusalem with a
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Gr.
heavy.
great multitude,
and entered presumptuously into the sanctuary, and took the golden altar, and the candlestick of the light, and all that pertained thereto,
and the table of the shewbread, and the cups to pour withal, and the bowls, and the golden censers, and the veil, and the crowns, and the adorning of gold which was on the face of the temple, and he scaled it all off.
And he took the silver and the gold and the precious vessels; and he took the hidden treasures which he found.
And when he had taken all, he went away into his own land, and he made a great slaughter, and spake very presumptuously.
And there came great mourning upon Israel, in every place where they were;
and the rulers and elders groaned, the virgins and young men were made feeble, and the beauty of the women was changed.
Every bridegroom took up lamentation, she that sat in the marriage chamber was in heaviness.
And the land was moved for the inhabitants thereof, and all the house of Jacob was clothed with shame.
And
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See 2 Macc. v. 24.
after
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Gr.
two years of days.
two full years the king sent a chief collector of tribute unto the cities of Judah, and he came unto Jerusalem with a
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Gr.
heavy.
great multitude.
And he spake words of peace unto them in subtilty, and they gave him credence: and he fell upon the city suddenly, and smote it very sore, and destroyed much people out of Israel.
And he took the spoils of the city, and set it on fire, and pulled down the houses thereof and the walls thereof on every side.
And they led captive the women and the children, and the cattle they took in possession.
And they builded the city of David with a great and strong wall, with strong towers, and it became unto them a citadel.
And they put there a sinful nation, transgressors of the law, and they strengthened themselves therein.
And they stored up arms and victuals, and gathering together the spoils of Jerusalem, they laid them up there, and they became a sore snare:
and it became a place to lie in wait in against the sanctuary, and an evil adversary to Israel continually.
And they shed innocent blood on every side of the sanctuary, and defiled the sanctuary.
And the inhabitants of Jerusalem fled because of them; and she became a habitation of strangers, and she became strange to them that were born in her, and her children forsook her.
Her sanctuary was laid waste like a wilderness,
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See 2 Macc. vi. 6.
her feasts were turned into mourning, her sabbaths into reproach, her honour into contempt.
According to her glory, so was her dishonour multiplied, and her high estate was turned into mourning.
And king Antiochus wrote to his whole kingdom, that all should be one people,
and that each should forsake his own laws. And all the nations agreed according to the word of the king;
and many of Israel consented to his worship, and sacrificed to the idols, and profaned the sabbath.
And the king sent letters by the hand of messengers unto Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, that they should follow laws strange to the land,
and should forbid whole burnt offerings and sacrifice and drink offerings in the sanctuary; and should profane the sabbaths and feasts,
and pollute the sanctuary and them that were holy;
that they should build altars, and temples, and shrines for idols, and should sacrifice swine’s flesh and unclean beasts:
and that they should leave their sons uncircumcised, that they should make their souls abominable with all manner of uncleanness and profanation;
so that they might forget the law, and change all the ordinances.
And whosoever shall not do according to the word of the king, he shall die.
According to all these words wrote he to his whole kingdom; and he appointed overseers over all the people, and he commanded the cities of Judah to sacrifice, city by city.
And from the people were gathered together unto them many, every one that had forsaken the law; and they did evil things in the land;
and they made israel to hide themselves in every place of refuge which they had.
And on the fifteenth day of Chislev, in
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circa B.C. 168. See 2 Macc. v. 11.
the hundred and forty and fifth year, they builded an abomination of desolation upon the
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The two words rendered
altar
are different in the Greek: and so in ver. 59.
altar, and in the cities of Judah on every side they builded
idol
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The two words rendered
altar
are different in the Greek: and so in ver. 59.
altars.
And at the doors of the houses and in the streets they burnt incense.
And they rent in pieces the books of the law which they found, and set them on fire.
And wheresoever was found with any a book of the covenant, and if any consented to the law, the king’s sentence delivered him to death.
Thus did they in their might unto Israel, to those that were found month by month in the cities.
And on the five and twentieth day of the month they sacrificed upon the
idol
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The two words rendered
altar
are different in the Greek: and so in ver. 59.
altar
of God.
And
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See 2 Macc. vi. 10. the women that had circumcised their children they put to death according to the commandment.
And they hanged their babes about their necks, and
destroyed
their houses, and them that had circumcised them.
And many in Israel were fully resolved and confirmed in themselves not to eat unclean things.
And
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See 2 Macc. vi. 19 and vii. 1, &c.
they chose to die, that they might not be defiled with the meats, and that they might not profane the holy covenant: and they died.
And there came exceeding great wrath uponn Israel.
In those days rose up Mattathias the son of John, the son of Simeon, a priest of the sons of Joarib, from Jerusalem; and he dwelt at Modin.
And he had five sons,
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Gr.
Joannes.
John, who was surnamed Gaddis;
Simon, who was called Thassi;
Judas, who was called Maccabaeus;
Eleazar, who was called Avaran; Jonathan, who was called Apphus.
And he saw the blasphemies that were committed in Judah and in Jerusalem,
and he said,
Woe is me! wherefore was I born to see the destruction of my people, and the destruction of the holy city, and to dwell there, when it was given into the hand of the enemy, the sanctuary into the hand of aliens?
Her temple is become as a man
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Some authorities read
inglorious.
that was glorious:
her vessels of glory are carried away into captivity, her infants are slain in her streets, her young men with the sword of the enemy.
What nation hath not inherited her palaces, and gotten possession of her spoils?
her adorning is all taken away; instead of a free woman she is become a bond woman:
and, behold, our holy things and our beauty and our glory are laid waste, and the Gentiles have profaned them.
Wherefore should we live any longer?
And Mattathias and his sons rent their clothes, and put on sackcloth, and mourned exceedingly.
And the king’s officers, that were enforcing the apostasy, came into the city Modin to sacrifice.
And many of Israel came unto them, and Mattathias and his sons were gathered together.
And the king’s officers answered and spake to Mattathias, saying, Thou art a ruler and an honourable and great man in this city, and strengthened with sons and brethren:
now therefore come thou first and do the commandment of the king, as all the nations have done, and the men of Judah, and they that remain in Jerusalem: and thou and thy house shall be in the number of the king’s
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See ch. iii. 38: vi. 10, &c. Compare ch. x. 65; xi. 27; 2 Macc. viii. 9.
Friends, and thou and thy sons shall be honoured with silver and gold and many gifts.
And Mattathias answered and said with a loud voice, If all the nations that are in the house of the king’s dominion hearken unto him, to fall away each one from the worship of his fathers, and have made choice to follow his commandments,
yet will I and my sons and my brethren walk in the covenant of our fathers.
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Gr.
May he be propitious.
Compare 2 Sam. xxiii. 17 (Sept.).
Heaven forbid that we should forsake the law and the ordinances.
We will not hearken to the king’s words, to go aside from our worship, on the right hand, or on the left.
And when he had left speaking these words, there came a Jew in the sight of all to sacrifice on the altar which was at Modin, according to the king’s commandment.
And Mattathias saw it, and his zeal was kindled, and his reins trembled, and he shewed forth his wrath according to judgement, and ran, and slew him upon the altar.
And the king’s officer, who compelled men to sacrifice, he killed at that time, and pulled down the altar.
And he was zealous for the law, even as Phinehas did unto Zimri the son of Salu.
And Mattathias cried out in the city with a loud voice, saying, Whosoever is zealous for the law, and maintaineth the covenant, let him come forth after me.
And he and his sons fled into the mountains, and forsook all that they had in the city.
Then many that sought after justice and judgement went down into the wilderness, to dwell there,
they, and their sons, and their wives, and their cattle; because evils were multiplied upon them.
And it was told the king’s officers, and the forces that were in Jerusalem, the city of David, that certain men, who had broken the king’s commandment, were gone down into the secret places in the wilderness;
and many pursued after them, and having overtaken them, they encamped against them, and set the battle in array against them on the sabbath day.
And they said unto them, Thus far. Come forth, and do according to the word of the king, and ye shall live.
And they said, We will not come forth, neither will we do the word of the king, to profane the sabbath day.
And they hasted to give them battle.
And they answered them not, neither cast they a stone at them, nor stopped up the secret places,
saying, Let us die all in our innocency: heaven and earth witness over us, that ye put us to death without trial.
And they rose up against them in battle on the sabbath, and they died, they and their wives and their children, and their cattle, to the number of a thousand
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souls of men.
souls.
And Mattathias and his friends knew it, and they mourned over them exceedingly.
And one said to another, If we all do as our brethren have done, and fight not against the Gentiles for our lives and our ordinances, they will now quickly destroy us from off the earth.
And they took counsel on that day, saying, whosoever shall come against us to battle on the sabbath day, let us fight against him, and we shall in no wise all die, as our brethren died in the secret places.
Then were gathered together unto them a company of
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That is,
Chasidim.
Hasidaeans, mighty men of Israel, every one that offered himself willingly for the law.
And all they that fled from the evils were added to them, and became a stay unto them.
And they mustered a host, and smote sinners in their anger, and lawless men in their wrath: and the rest fled to the Gentiles for safety.
And Mattathias and his friends went round about, and pulled down the altars;
and they circumcised by force the children that were uncircumcised, as many as they found in the coasts of Israel.
And they pursued after the sons of pride, and the work prospered in their hand.
And they rescued the law out of the hand of the Gentiles, and out of the hand of the kings, neither
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gave they a horn to the sinner.
suffered they the sinner to triumph.
And the days of Mattathias drew near that he should die, and he said unto his sons,
Now have pride and rebuke gotten strength, and a season of overthrow, and wrath of indignation.
And now, my children, be ye zealous for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of your fathers.
And call to remembrance the deeds of our fathers which they did in their generations; and receive great glory and an everlasting name.
Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness?
Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment, and became lord of Egypt.
Phinehas our father, for that he was zealous exceedingly, obtained the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.
Joshua for fulfilling the word became a judge in Israel.
Caleb for bearing witness in the congregation obtained a heritage in the land.
David for being merciful inherited the throne of a kingdom for ever and ever.
Elijah, for that he was exceeding zealous for the law, was taken up into heaven.
Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, believed, and were saved out of the flame.
Daniel for his innocency was delivered from the mouth of lions.
And thus consider ye from generation to generation, that none that put their trust in him shall want for strength.
And be not afraid of the words of a sinful man; for his glory shall be dung and worms.
To-day he shall be lifted up, and to-morrow he shall in no wise be found, because he is returned unto his dust, and his thought is perished.
And ye, my children, be strong, and shew yourselves men in behalf of the law; for therein shall ye obtain glory.
And, behold, Simon your brother, I know that he is a man of counsel; give ear unto him alway: he shall be a father unto you.
And Judas Maccabaeus, he hath been strong and mighty from his youth: he shall be your captain, and
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Some ancient authorities read
ye shall fight.
shall fight the battle of the people.
And take ye unto you all the doers of the law, and avenge the wrong of your people.
Render a recompense to the Gentiles, and take heed to the commandments of the law.
And he blessed them, and was gathered to his fathers.
And he died in
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circa B.C. 167.
the hundred and forty and sixth year, and his sons buried him in the sepulchres of his fathers at Modin, and all Israel made great lamentation for him.
And his son Judas, who was called Maccabaeus, rose up in his stead.
And all his brethren helped him, and so did all they that clave unto his father, and they fought with gladness the battle of Israel.
And he gat his people great glory, and put on a breastplate as a giant, and girt his warlike harness about him, and set battles in array, protecting the army with his sword.
And he was like a lion in his deeds, and as a lion’s whelp roaring for prey.
And he pursued the lawless, seeking them out, and he burnt up those that troubled his people.
And the lawless shrunk for fear of him, and all the workers of lawlessness were sore troubled, and salvation prospered in his hand.
And he angered many kings, and made Jacob glad with his acts, and his memorial is blessed for ever.
And he went about among the cities of Judah, and destroyed the ungodly
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out of it.
out of the land, and turned away wrath from Israel:
and he was renowned unto the utmost part of the earth, and he gathered together such as were ready to perish.
And Apollonius gathered the Gentiles together, and a great host from Samaria, to fight against Israel.
And Judas perceived it, and he went forth to meet him, and smote him, and slew him: and many fell wounded to death, and the rest fled.
And they took their spoils, and Judas took the sword of Apollonius, and therewith he fought all his days.
And Seron, the commander of the host of Syria, heard say that Judas had gathered a gathering and a congregation of faithful men with him, and of such as went out to war;
And he said, I will make myself a name and get me glory in the kingdom; and I will fight against Judas and them that are with him, that set at nought the word of the king.
And there went up with him also a mighty army of the ungodly to help him, to take vengeance on the children of Israel.
And he came near unto the going up of Bethhoron, and Judas went forth to meet him with a small company.
But when they saw the army coming to meet them, they said unto Judas, What? shall we be able, being a small company, to fight against so great and strong a multitude? and we for our part are faint, having tasted no food this day.
And Judas said, It is an easy thing for many to be shut up in the hands of a few; and with
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Some ancient authorities read
the God of heaven.
heaven it is all one, to save by many or by few:
for victory in battle standeth not in the multitude of a host; but strength is from heaven.
They come unto us in fulness of insolence and lawlessness, to destroy us and our wives and our children, for to spoil us:
but we fight for our lives and our laws.
And he himself will discomfit them before our face: but as for you, be ye not afraid of them.
Now when he had left off speaking, he leapt suddenly upon them, and Seron and his army were discomfited before him.
And they pursued them in the going down of Bethhoron unto the plain, and there fell of them about eight hundred men; but the residue fled into the land of the Philistines.
And the fear of Judas and his brethren, and the dread of them, began to fall upon the nations round about them:
and his name came near even unto the king, and every nation told of the battles of Judas.
But when king Antiochus heard these words, he was full of indignation: and he sent and gathered together all the forces of his realm, an exceeding strong army.
And he opened his treasury, and gave his forces pay for a year, and commanded them to be ready for every need.
And he saw that the money failed from his treasures, and that the tributes of the country were small, because of the dissension and plague which he had brought upon the land, to the end that he might take away the laws which had been from the first days;
and he feared that he should not have enough as at other times for the charges and the gifts which he gave aforetime with a liberal hand, and he abounded above the kings that were before him.
And he was exceedingly perplexed in his mind, and he determined to go into Persia, and to take the tributes of the countries, and to gather much money.
And he left Lysias, an honourable man, and one of the seed royal, to be over the affairs of the king from the river Euphrates unto the borders of Egypt,
and to bring up his son Antiochus, until he came again.
And he delivered unto him the half of his forces, and the elephants, and gave him charge of all the things that he would have done, and concerning them that dwelt in Judaea and in Jerusalem,
that he should send a host against them, to root out and destroy the strength of Israel, and the remnant of Jerusalem, and to take away their memorial from the place;
And that he should make strangers to dwell on all their coasts, and should divide their land to them by lot.
And the king took the half that remained of the forces, and removed from Antioch, from his royal city,
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circa B.C. 166.
the hundred and forty and seventh year; and he passed over the river Euphrates, and went through the upper countries.
And Lysias chose Ptolemy the son of Dorymenes, and Nicanor, and Gorgias, mighty men of the king’s
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends;
and with them he sent forty thousand footmen, and seven thousand horse, to go into the land of Judah, and to destroy it, according to the word of the king.
And they removed with all their host, and came and pitched near unto Emmaus in the plain country.
And the merchants of the country heard the fame of them, and took silver and gold exceeding much, with
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Most of the authorities read
servants.
fetters, and came into the camp to take the children of Israel for servants: and there were added unto them the forces of Syria and of the land of the
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strangers.
Philistines.
And Judas and his brethren saw that evils were multiplied, and that the forces were encamping in their borders; and they took knowledge of the king’s words which he had commanded, to destroy the people and make an end of them;
and they said each man to his neighbour, Let us raise up the ruin of our people, and let us fight for our people and the holy place.
And the congregation was gathered together, that they might be ready for battle, and that they might pray, and ask for mercy and compassion.
And Jerusalem was without inhabitant as a wilderness, there was none of her offspring that went in or went out; and the sanctuary was trodden down, and the sons of strangers were in the citadel, the Gentiles lodged therein; and joy was taken away from Jacob, and the pipe and the harp ceased.
And they gathered themselves together, and came to Mizpeh, over against Jerusalem; for in Mizpeh was there a place of prayer aforetime for Israel.
And they fasted that day, and put on sackcloth, and
put
ashes upon their heads, and rent their clothes,
and laid open the book of the law, concerning which the Gentiles were wont to inquire, seeking the likenesses of their idols.
And they brought the priests’ garments, and the firstfruits, and the tithes: and they stirred up the Nazarites, who had accomplished their days.
And they cried aloud toward heaven, saying, What shall we do with these men, and whither shall we carry them away?
And thy holy place is trodden down and profaned, and thy priests are in heaviness and brought low.
And, behold, the Gentiles are assembled together against us to destroy us: thou knowest what things they imagine against us.
How shall we be able to stand before them, except thou be our help?
And they sounded with the trumpets, and cried with a loud voice.
And after this Judas appointed leaders of the people, captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, and captains of fifties, and captains of tens.
And he said to them that were building houses, and were betrothing wives, and were planting vineyards, and were fearful, that they should return, each man to his own house, according to the law.
And the army removed, and encamped upon the south side of Emmaus.
And Judas said, Gird yourselves, and be valiant men, and be in readiness against the morning, that ye may fight with these Gentiles, that are assembled together against us to destroy us, and our holy place:
for it is better for us to die in battle, than to look upon the evils of our nation and the holy place.
Nevertheless, as may be the will in heaven, so shall he do.
And Gorgias took five thousand footmen, and a thousand chosen horse, and the army removed by night,
that it might fall upon the army of the Jews and smite them suddenly: and the men of the citadel were his guides.
And Judas heard thereof, and removed, he and the valiant men, that he might smite the king’s host which was at Emmaus,
while as yet the forces were dispersed from the camp.
And Gorgias came into the camp of Judas by night, and found no man; and he sought them in the mountains; for he said, These men flee from us.
And as soon as it was day, Judas appeared in the plain with three thousand men: howbeit they had not armour nor swords to their minds.
And they saw the camp of the Gentiles strong
and
fortified, and horsemen compassing it round about; and these were expert in war.
And Judas said to the men that were with him, Fear ye not their multitude, neither be ye afraid of their onset.
Remember how our fathers were saved in the Red sea, when Pharaoh pursued them with a host.
And now let us cry unto heaven, if he will have us, and will remember the covenant of our fathers, and destroy this army before our face today:
and all the Gentiles shall know that there is one who redeemeth and saveth Israel.
And the strangers lifted up their eyes, and saw them coming over against them:
and they went out of the camp to battle. And they that were with Judas sounded their trumpets,
and joined battle, and the Gentiles were discomfited, and fled into the plain.
But all the hindmost fell by the sword: and they pursued them unto
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Gr.
Gazera.
Gazara, and unto the plains of Idumaea and Azotus and Jamnia, and there fell of them about three thousand men.
And Judas and his host returned from pursuing after them,
and he said unto the people, Be not greedy of the spoils, inasmuch as there is a battle before us;
and Gorgias and his host are nigh unto us in the mountain. But stand ye now against our enemies, and fight against them, and afterwards take the spoils with boldness.
While Judas was yet making an end of these words, there appeared a part of them looking out from the mountain:
and they saw that their host had been put to flight, and that the Jews were burning the camp; for the smoke that was seen declared what was done.
But when they perceived these things, they were sore afraid; and perceiving also the army of Judas in the plain ready for battle,
they fled all of them into the land of the
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strangers.
Philistines.
And Judas returned to spoil the camp, and they got much gold, and silver, and blue, and sea purple, and great riches.
And they returned home, and sang a song of thanksgiving, and gave praise
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Or, looking up
unto heaven
unto heaven; because
his mercy
is good, because his mercy endureth for ever.
And Israel had a great deliverance that day.
But the strangers, as many as had escaped, came and told Lysias all the things that had happened:
but when he heard thereof, he was confounded and discouraged, because neither had such things as he would been done unto Israel, nor had such things as the king commanded him come to pass.
And in the next year he gathered together threescore thousand chosen footmen, and five thousand horse, that he might subdue them.
And they came into Idumaea, and encamped at Bethsura; and Judas met them with ten thousand men.
And he saw that the army was strong, and he prayed and said,
Blessed art thou, O Saviour of Israel, who didst quell the onset of the mighty man by the hand of thy servant David, and didst deliver the army of the
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strangers.
Philistines into the hands of Jonathan the son of Saul, and of his armourbearer:
shut up this army in the hand of thy people Israel, and let them be ashamed for their host and their horsemen:
give them faintness of heart, and cause the boldness of their strength to melt away, and let them quake at their destruction:
cast them down with the sword of them that love thee, and let all that know thy name praise thee with thanksgiving.
And they joined battle; and there fell of the army of Lysias about five thousand men, and they fell down over against them.
But when Lysias saw that his array was put to flight, and the boldness that had come upon them that were with Judas, and how they were ready either to live or to die nobly, he removed to Antioch, and gathered together hired soldiers, that he might come again into Judaea with even a greater company.
But Judas and his brethren said, Behold, our enemies are discomfited: let us go up to cleanse the holy place, and to dedicate it afresh.
And all the army was gathered together, and they went up unto mount Sion.
And they saw the sanctuary laid desolate, and the altar profaned, and the gates burned up, and shrubs growing in the courts as in a forest or as on one of the mountains, and the priests’ chambers pulled down;
and they rent their clothes, and made great lamentation, and put ashes upon their heads,
and fell on their faces to the ground, and
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Compare Num. xxxi. 6.
blew with the
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trumpets of signals.
solemn trumpets, and cried toward heaven.
Then Judas appointed certain men to fight against those that were in the citadel, until he should have cleansed the holy place.
And he chose blameless priests, such as had pleasure in the law:
and they cleansed the holy place, and bare out the stones of defilement into an unclean place.
And they took counsel concerning the altar of burnt offerings, which had been profaned, what they should do with it:
and there came into their mind a good counsel, that they should pull it down, lest it should be a reproach to them, because the Gentiles had defiled it: and they pulled down the altar,
and laid up the stones in the mountain of the house in a convenient place, until there should come a prophet to give an answer concerning them.
And they took whole stones according to the law, and built a new altar after the fashion of the former;
and they built the holy place, and the inner parts of the house; and they hallowed the courts.
And they made the holy vessels new, and they brought the candlestick, and the altar of burnt offerings and of incense, and the table, into the temple.
And they burned incense upon the altar, and they lighted the lamps that were upon the candlestick, and they gave light in the temple.
And they set loaves upon the table, and spread out the veils, and finished all the works which they made.
And they rose up early in the morning, on the five and twentieth day of the ninth month, which is the month Chislev, in
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circa B.C. 165.
the hundred and forty and eighth year,
and offered sacrifice according to the law upon the new altar of burnt offerings which they had made.
At what time and on what day the Gentiles had profaned it, even on that
day
was it dedicated afresh, with songs and harps and lutes, and with cymbals.
And all the people fell upon their faces, and worshipped, and
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Or,
gave praise,
looking up
unto heaven, to him which
gave praise unto heaven, which had given them good success.
And they kept the dedication of the altar eight days, and offered burnt offerings with gladness, and sacrificed a sacrifice of deliverance and praise.
And they decked the forefront of the temple with crowns of gold and small shields, and dedicated afresh the gates and the priests’ chambers, and made doors for them.
And there was exceeding great gladness among the people, and the reproach of the Gentiles was turned away.
And Judas and his brethren and the whole congregation of Israel ordained, that the days of the dedication of the altar should be kept in their seasons from year to year by the space of eight days, from the five and twentieth day of the month Chislev, with gladness and joy.
And at that season they builded up the mount Sion with high walls and strong towers round about, lest haply the Gentiles should come and tread them down, as they had done aforetime.
And he set there a force to keep it, and they fortified Bethsura to keep it; that the people might have a stronghold over against Idumaea.
And it came to pass, when the Gentiles round about heard that the altar was built, and the sanctuary dedicated as aforetime, they were exceeding wroth.
And they took counsel to destroy the race of Jacob that was in the midst of them, and they began to slay and destroy among the people.
And Judas fought against the children of Esau in Idumaea at Akrabattine, because they besieged Israel: and he smote them with a great slaughter, and brought down their pride, and took their spoils.
And he remembered the wickedness of the children of
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Compare 2 Macc. x. 18-23.
Baean, who were unto the people a snare and a stumblingblock, lying in wait for them in the ways.
And they were shut up by him in the towers; and he encamped against them, and destroyed them utterly, and burned with fire the towers of the place, with all that were therein.
And he passed over to the children of Ammon, and found a mighty band, and much people, with Timotheus for their leader.
And he fought many battles with them, and they were discomfited before his face; and he smote them,
and gat possession of Jazer, and the
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daughters.
Compare Num. xxi. 25.
villages thereof, and returned again into Judaea.
And the Gentiles that were in Gilead gathered themselves together against the Israelites that were on their borders, to destroy them. And they fled to the stronghold of Dathema,
and sent letters unto Judas and his brethren, saying, The Gentiles that are round about us are gathered together against us to destroy us:
and they are preparing to come and get possession of the stronghold whereunto we are fled for refuge, and Timotheus is the leader of their host.
Now therefore come and deliver us from their hand, for many of us are fallen.
And all our brethren that were in the land of
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Compare 2 Macc. xii. 17.
Tubias have been put to death; and they have carried into captivity their wives and their children and their stuff; and they destroyed there about a thousand men.
While the letters were yet reading, behold, there came other messengers from Galilee with their clothes rent, bringing a report after this wise,
saying, That there were gathered together against them those of Ptolemais, and of Tyre, and of Sidon, and all Galilee of the
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strangers.
Gentiles to consume them.
Now when Judas and the people heard these words, there assembled together a great congregation, to consult what they should do for their brethren, that were in tribulation, and were assaulted of them.
And Judas said unto Simon his brother, Choose thee out men, and go and deliver thy brethren that are in Galilee, but I and Jonathan my brother will go into the land of Gilead.
And he left Joseph the son of Zacharias, and Azarias, as leaders of the people, with the remnant of the host, in Judaea, for to keep it.
And he gave commandment unto them, saying, Take ye the charge of this people, and fight no battle with the Gentiles until that we come again.
And unto Simon were divided three thousand men to go into Galilee, but unto Judas eight thousand men
to go
into the land of Gilead.
And Simon went into Galilee, and fought many battles with the Gentiles, and the Gentiles were discomfited before him.
And he pursued them unto the gate of Ptolemais; and there fell of the Gentiles about three thousand men, and he took their spoils.
And they took to them those that were in Galilee, and in Arbatta, with their wives and their children, and all that they had, and brought them into Judaea with great gladness.
And Judas Maccabaeus and his brother Jonathan passed over Jordan, and went three days’ journey in the wilderness;
and they met with the Nabathaeans, and these met them in a peaceable manner, and told them all things that had befallen their brethren in the land of Gilead:
and how that many of them were shut up in Bosora, and Bosor, and Alema,
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Compare 2 Macc. xii. 13.
Casphor, Maked, and
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compare 2 Macc. xii. 21.
Carnaim; all these cities are strong and great:
and how that they were shut up in the rest of the cities of the land of Gilead, and that tomorrow they have appointed to encamp against the strongholds, and to take them, and to destroy all these men in one day.
And Judas and his army turned suddenly by the way of the wilderness unto Bosora; and he took the city, and slew all the males with the edge of the sword, and took all their spoils, and burned the city with fire.
And he removed from thence by night, and went till he came to the stronghold.
And the morning came, and they lifted up their eyes, and, behold, much people which could not be numbered, bearing ladders and engines of war, to take the stronghold; and they were fighting against them.
And Judas saw that the battle was begun, and that the cry of the city went up to heaven, with trumpets and a great sound,
and he said unto the men of his host, Fight this day for your brethren.
And he went forth behind them in three companies, and they sounded with their trumpets, and cried out in prayer.
And the army of Timotheus perceived that it was Maccabaeus, and they fled from before him: and he smote them with a great slaughter; and there fell of them on that day about eight thousand men.
And he turned aside to Mizpeh and fought against it, and took it, and slew all the males thereof, and took the spoils thereof, and burned it with fire.
From thence he removed, and took
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See ver. 26
Casphor, Maked, Bosor, and the other cities of the land of Gilead.
Now after these things Timotheus gathered another army, and encamped over against Raphon beyond the brook.
And Judas sent men to espy the army; and they brought him word, saying, All the Gentiles that be round about us are gathered together unto them, an exceeding great host.
And they have hired Arabians to help them, and are encamping beyond the brook, ready to come against thee to battle. And Judas went to meet them.
And Timotheus said unto the captains of his host, when Judas and his army drew nigh unto the brook of water, If he pass over first unto us, we shall not be able to withstand him; for he will mightily prevail against us:
but if he be afraid, and encamp beyond the river, we will cross over unto him, and prevail against him.
Now when Judas came nigh unto the brook of water, he caused the scribes of the people to remain by the brook, and gave commandment unto them, saying, Suffer no man to encamp, but let all come to the battle.
And he crossed over the first against them, and all the people after him: and all the Gentiles were discomfited before his face, and cast away their arms, and fled unto the temple at
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See ver. 26.
Carnaim.
And they took the city, and burned the temple with fire, together with all that were therein. And Carnaim was subdued, neither could they stand any longer before the face of Judas.
And Judas gathered together all Israel, them that were in the land of Gilead, from the least unto the greatest, and their wives, and their children, and their stuff, an exceeding great army, that they might come into the land of Judah.
And they came as far as Ephron, and this same city was great,
and it was
in the way as they should go, exceeding strong: they could not turn aside from it on the right hand or on the left, but must needs pass through the midst of it.
And they of the city shut them out, and stopped up the gates with stones.
And Judas sent unto them with words of peace, saying, We will pass through thy land to go into our own land, and none shall do you any hurt, we will only pass by on our feet. And they would not open unto him.
And Judas commanded proclamation to be made in the army, that each man should encamp in the place where he was.
And the men of the host encamped, and fought against the city all that day and all that night, and the city was delivered into his hands;
and he destroyed all the males with the edge of the sword, and rased the city, and took the spoils thereof, and passed through the city over them that were slain.
And they went over Jordan into the great plain over against Bethshan.
And Judas gathered together those that lagged behind, and encouraged the people all the way through, until he came into the land of Judah.
And they went up to mount Sion with gladness and joy, and offered whole burnt offerings, because not so much as one of them was slain until they returned in peace.
And in the days when Judas and Jonathan were in the land of Gilead, and Simon his brother in Galilee before Ptolemais,
Joseph the son of Zacharias, and Azarias, rulers of the host, heard of their exploits and of the war, what things they had done;
and they said, Let us also get us a name, and let us go fight against the Gentiles that are round about us.
And they gave charge unto the men of the host that was with them, and went toward Jamnia.
And Gorgias and his men came out of the city to meet them in battle.
And Joseph and Azarias were put to flight, and were pursued unto the borders of Judaea; and there fell on that day of the people of Israel about two thousand men.
And there was a great overthrow among the people, because they hearkened not unto Judas and his brethren, thinking to do some exploit.
But they were not of the seed of those men, by whose hand deliverance was given unto Israel.
And the man Judas and his brethren were glorified exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and of all the Gentiles, wheresoever their name was heard of;
and men gathered together unto them, acclaiming them.
And Judas and his brethren went forth, and fought against the children of Esau in the land toward the south; and he smote Hebron and the
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Gr.
daughters.
Compare Num. xxi. 25.
villages thereof, and pulled down the strongholds thereof, and burned the towers thereof round about.
And he removed to go into the land of the
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Gr.
strangers.
Philistines, and he went through
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Or,
Marisa
See Josephus, Antiq. xii. 8. 6, and 2 Macc. xii. 35.
Samaria.
In that day certain priests, desiring to do exploits there, were slain in battle, when as
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Some ancient authorities read
they.
he went out to battle unadvisedly.
And Judas turned aside to Azotus, to the land of the
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Gr.
strangers.
Philistines, and pulled down their altars, and burned the carved images of their gods with fire, and took the spoil of their cities, and returned into the land of Judah.
And king Antiochus was journeying through the upper countries; and he heard say, that in Elymais in Persia there was a city renowned for riches, for silver and gold;
and that the temple which was in it was rich exceedingly, and that therein were golden shields, and breastplates, and arms, which Alexander, son of Philip, the Macedonian king, who reigned first among the Greeks, left behind there.
And he came and sought to take the city, and to pillage it; and he was not able, because the thing was known to them of the city,
and they rose up against him to battle: and he fled, and removed thence with great heaviness, to return unto Babylon.
And there came one bringing him tidings into Persia, that the armies, which went against the land of Judah, had been put to flight;
and that Lysias went first with a strong host, and was put to shame before them; and that they had waxed strong by reason of arms and power, and with store of spoils, which they took from the armies that they had cut off;
and that they had pulled down the abomination which he had built upon the altar that was in Jerusalem; and that they had compassed about the sanctuary with high walls, as before, and Bethsura, his city.
And it came to pass, when the king heard these words, he was astonished and moved exceedingly: and he laid him down upon his bed, and fell sick for grief, because it had not befallen him as he looked for.
And he was there many days, because great grief was renewed upon him, and he made account that he should die.
And he called for all his
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends, and said unto them, Sleep departeth from mine eyes, and my heart faileth for care.
And I said in my heart, Unto what tribulation am I come, and how great a flood is it, wherein I now am! for I was gracious and beloved in my power.
But now I remember the evils which I did at Jerusalem, and that I took all the vessels of silver and gold that were therein, and sent forth to destroy the inhabitants of Judah without a cause.
I percieve that on this account these evils are come upon me, and, behold, I perish through great grief in a strange land.
And he called for Philip, one of his
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends, and set him over all his kingdom,
and gave him his diadem, and his robe, and his signet ring, to the end he should bring Antiochus his son, and nourish him up that he might be king.
And king Antiochus died there in
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Circa B.C. 164.
the hundred and forty and ninth year.
And Lysias knew that the king was dead, and he set up Antiochus his son to reign, whom he had nourished up being young, and he called his name Eupator.
And they that were in the citadel shut up Israel round about the sanctuary, and sought always their hurt, and the strengthening of the Gentiles.
And Judas thought to destroy them, and called all the people together to besiege them.
And they were gathered together, and besieged them in
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circa B.C. 163.
the hundred and fiftieth year, and he made mounds to shoot from, and engines of war.
And there came forth some of them that were shut up, and there were joined unto them certain ungodly men of Israel.
And they went unto the king, and said, How long wilt thou not execute judgement, and avenge our brethren?
We were willing to serve thy father, and to walk after his words, and to follow his commandments;
and for this cause the children of our people besieged
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Gr.
it.
the citadel, and were alienated from us; but as many of us as they could light on they slew, and spoiled our inheritances.
And not against us only did they stretch out their hand, but also against all their borders.
And, behold, they are encamped this day against the citadel at Jerusalem, to take it: and the sanctuary and Bethsura have they fortified.
And if ye are not beforehand with them quickly, they will do greater things than these, and thou shalt not be able to control them.
And when the king heard this, he was angry, and gathered together all his
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends,
even the
rulers of his host, and them that were over the horse.
And there came unto him from other kingdoms, and from isles of the sea, bands of hired soldiers.
And the number of his forces was a hundred thousand footmen, and twenty thousand horsemen, and two and thirty elephants trained for war.
And they went through Idumaea, and encamped against Bethsura, and fought against it many days, and made engines of war; and they
of Bethsura
came out, and burned them with fire, and fought valiantly.
And Judas removed from the citadel, and encamped at Bethzacharias, over against the king’s camp.
And the king rose early in the morning, and removed his army
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Or,
itself eager for the fight
at full speed along the road to Bethzacharias, and his forces made them ready to battle, and sounded with the trumpets.
And they shewed the elephants the blood of grapes and mulberries, that they might prepare them for the battle.
And they divided the beasts among the phalanxes, and they set by each elephant a thousand men armed with coats of mail, and helmets of brass on their heads; and for each beast were appointed five hundred chosen horsemen.
These were ready beforehand, wheresoever the beast was; and whithersoever the beast went, they went with him; they departed not from him.
And towers of wood were upon them, strong
and
covered, one upon each beast, girt fast upon him with cunning contrivances; and upon each
beast
were two and thirty valiant men that fought upon them, beside his Indian
(and the residue of the horsemen he set on this side and that side at the two parts of the army), striking terror
into the enemy,
and protected by the phalanxes.
Now when the sun shone upon the shields of gold and brass, the mountains shone therewith, and blazed like torches of fire.
And a part of the king’s army was spread upon the high mountains, and some on the low ground, and they went on firmly and in order.
And all that heard the noise of their multitude, and the marching of the multitude, and the rattling of the arms, did quake: for the army was exceeding great and strong.
And Judas and his army drew near for battle, and there fell of the king’s army six hundred men.
And Eleazar, who was
called
Avaran, saw one of the beasts armed with royal breastplates, and he was higher than all the beasts, and the king seemed to be upon him;
and he gave himself to deliver his people, and to get him an everlasting name;
and he ran upon him courageously into the midst of the phalanx, and slew on the right hand and on the left, and they parted asunder from him on this side and on that.
And he crept under the elephant, and thrust him from beneath, and slew him; and
the elephant
fell to the earth upon him, and he died there.
And they saw the strength of the kingdom, and the fierce onset of the hosts, and turned away from them.
But they of the king’s army went up to Jerusalem to meet them, and the king encamped toward Judaea, and toward mount Sion.
And he made peace with them of Bethsura; and he came out of the city, because they had no food there to endure the siege, because it was a sabbath to the land.
And the king took Bethsura, and appointed a garrison there to keep it.
And he encamped against the sanctuary many days; and set there mounds to shoot from, and engines of war, and instruments for casting fire and stones, and pieces to cast darts, and slings.
And they also made engines against their engines, and fought for many days.
But there were no victuals in the sanctuary, because it was the seventh year, and they that fled for safety into Judaea from among the Gentiles had eaten up the residue of the store;
and there were but a few left in the sanctuary, because the famine prevailed against them, and they were scattered, each man to his own place.
And Lysias heard say, that Philip, whom Antiochus the king, whiles he was yet alive, appointed to nourish up his son Antiochus, that he might be king,
was returned from Persia and Media, and with him the forces that went with the king, and that he was seeking to take unto him the government.
And he made haste, and gave consent to depart; and he said to the king and the leaders of the host and to the men, We decay daily, and our food is scant, and the place where we encamp is strong, and the affairs of the kingdom lie upon us:
now therefore let us give the right hand to these men, and make peace with them and with all their nation,
and covenant with them, that they shall walk after their own laws, as aforetime: for because of their laws which we abolished they were angered, and did all these things.
And the saying pleased the king and the princes, and he sent unto them to make peace; and they accepted thereof.
And the king and the princes sware unto them: thereupon they came forth from the stronghold.
And the king entered into mount Sion; and he saw the strength of the place, and set at nought the oath which he had sworn, and gave commandment to pull down the wall round about.
And he removed in haste, and returned unto Antioch, and found Philip master of the city; and he fought against him, and took the city by force.
In
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circa B.C. 162.
the hundred and one and fiftieth year Demetrius the son of Seleucus came forth from Rome, and went up with a few men unto a city by the sea, and reigned there.
And it came to pass, when he would go into the house of the kingdom of his fathers, that the army laid hands on Antiochus and Lysias, to bring them unto him.
And the thing was known to him, and he said, shew me not their faces.
And the army slew them. And Demetrius sat upon the throne of his kingdom.
And there came unto him all the lawless and ungodly men of Israel; and Alcimus was their leader, desiring to be high priest;
and they accused the people to the king, saying, Judas and his brethren have destroyed all thy friends, and have scattered us from our own land.
Now therefore send a man whom thou trustest, and let him go and see all the havock which he hath made of us, and of the king’s country, and
how
he hath punished them and all that helped them.
And the king chose Bacchides, one of the king’s
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends, who was ruler in the country beyond the river, and was a great man in the kingdom, and faithful to the king.
And he sent him, and that ungodly Alcimus, and made sure to him the high priesthood, and he commanded him to take vengeance upon the children of Israel.
And they removed, and came with a great host into the land of Judah, and he sent messengers to Judas and his brethren with words of peace deceitfully.
And they gave no heed to their words; for they saw that they were come with a great host.
And there were gathered together unto Alcimus and Bacchides a company of scribes, to seek for justice.
And the
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That is, Chasidim.
Hasidaeans were the first among the children of Israel that sought peace of them;
for they said, One that is a priest of the seed of Aaron is come with the forces, and he will do us no wrong.
And he spake with them words of peace, and sware unto them, saying, We will seek the hurt neither of you nor your friends.
And they gave him credence: and he laid hands on threescore men of them, and slew them in one day, according to the word which
the psalmist
wrote,
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Ps. lxxix. 2, 3.
The flesh of thy saints
did they cast out,
And their blood did they shed round about Jerusalem;
And there was no man to bury them.
And the fear and the dread of them fell upon all the people, for they said, There is neither truth nor judgement in them; for they have broken the covenant and the oath which they sware.
And Bacchides removed from Jerusalem, and encamped in Bezeth; and he sent and took away many of the deserters that were with him, and certain of the people, and he slew them,
and cast them
into the great pit.
And he made sure the country to Alcimus, and left with him a force to aid him; and Bacchides went away unto the king.
And Alcimus strove for his high priesthood.
And there were gathered unto him all they that troubled their people, and they got the mastery of the land of Judah, and did great hurt in Israel.
And Judas saw all the mischief that Alcimus and his company had done among the children of Israel,
even
above the Gentiles,
and he went out into all the coasts of Judaea round about, and took vengeance on the men that had deserted from him, and they were restrained from going forth into the country.
But when Alcimus saw that Judas and his company waxed strong, and knew that he was not able to withstand them, he returned to the king, and brought evil accusations against them.
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See 2 Macc. xiv. 12.
And the king sent Nicanor, one of his honourable princes, a man that hated Israel and was their enemy, and commanded him to destroy the people.
And Nicanor came to Jerusalem with a great host; and he sent unto Judas and his brethren deceitfully with words of peace, saying,
Let there be no battle between me and you; I will come with a few men, that I may see your faces in peace.
And he came to Judas, and they saluted one another peaceably. And the enemies were ready to take away Judas by violence.
And the thing was known to Judas,
to wit,
that he came unto him with deceit, and he was sore afraid of him, and would see his face no more.
And Nicanor knew that his counsel was discovered; and he went out to meet Judas in battle beside Capharsalama;
and there fell of Nicanor’s side about
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Some ancient authorities read
five thousand.
five hundred men, and they fled into the city of David.
And after these things Nicanor went up to mount Sion: and there came some of the priests out of the sanctuary, and some of the elders of the people, to salute him peaceably, and to shew him the whole burnt sacrifice that was being offered for the king.
And he mocked them, and laughed at them, and
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Gr.
polluted them.
entreated them shamefully, and spake haughtily,
and sware in a rage, saying, Unless Judas and his army be now delivered into my hands, it shall be that, if I come again in peace, I will burn up this house: and he went out in a great rage.
And the priests entered in, and stood before the altar and the temple; and they wept, and said,
Thou didst choose this house to be called by thy name, to be a house of prayer and supplication for thy people:
take vengeance on this man and his army, and let them fall by the sword: remember their blasphemies, and suffer them not to live any longer.
And Nicanor went forth from Jerusalem, and encamped in Bethhoron, and there met him the host of Syria.
And Judas encamped in Adasa with three thousand men: and Judas prayed and said,
When they that came from the king blasphemed, thine angel went out, and smote among them a hundred and fourscore and five thousand.
Even so discomfit thou this army before us to-day, and let all the rest know that he hath spoken wickedly against thy sanctuary, and judge thou him according to his wickedness.
And on the thirteenth day of the month Adar the armies joined battle: and Nicanor’s army was discomfited, and he himself was the first to fall in the battle.
Now when his army saw that Nicanor was fallen, they cast away their arms, and fled.
And they pursued after them a day’s journey from Adasa until thou comest to
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Gr.
Gazera.
Gazara, and they sounded an alarm after them with the
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Gr.
trumpets of signals.
solemn trumpets.
And they came forth out of all the villages of Judaea round about, and
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Gr.
outflanked them.
closed them in; and these turned them back on those, and they all fell by the sword, and there was not one of them left.
And they took the spoils, and the booty, and they smote off Nicanor’s head, and his right hand, which he stretched out so haughtily, and brought them, and
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Gr.
stretched them out.
hanged them up beside Jerusalem.
And the people were exceeding glad, and they kept that day as a day of great gladness.
And
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See 2 Macc. xv. 36.
they ordained to keep this day year by year,
to wit,
the thirteenth day of Adar.
And the land of Judah had rest
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Gr.
a few days.
a little while.
And Judas heard of the fame of the Romans, that they are valiant men, and have pleasure in all that join themselves unto them, and make amity with all such as come unto them,
and that they are valiant men. And they told him of their wars and exploits which they do among the Gauls, and how that they conquered them, and brought them under tribute;
and what things they did in the land of Spain, that they might become masters of the mines of silver and gold which were there;
and how that by their policy and persistence they conquered all the place (and the place was exceeding far from them), and the kings that came against them from the uttermost part of the earth, until they had discomfited them, and smitten them very sore; and how the rest give them tribute year by year:
and Philip, and Perseus, king of Chittim, and them that lifted up themselves against them, did they discomfit in battle, and conquered them:
Antiochus also, the great king of Asia, who came against them to battle, having a hundred and twenty elephants, with horse, and chariots, and an exceeding great host, and he was discomfited by them,
and they took him alive, and appointed that both he and such as reigned after him should give them a great tribute, and should give hostages, and a parcel
of land, to wit,
the country of India, and Media, and Lydia, and of the goodliest of their countries; and they took them from him, and gave them to king Eumenes:
and how they of Greece took counsel to come and destroy them;
and the thing was known to them, and they sent against them a captain, and fought against them, and many of them fell down wounded to death, and they made captive their wives and their children, and spoiled them, and conquered their land, and pulled down their strongholds, and spoiled them, and brought them into bondage unto this day:
and the residue of the kingdoms and of the isles, as many as rose up against them at any time, they destroyed and made them to be their servants;
but with their friends and such as relied upon them they kept amity; and they conquered the kingdoms that were nigh and those that were far off, and all that heard of their fame were afraid of them:
moreover, whomsoever they will to succour and to make kings, these do they make kings; and whomsoever they will, do they depose; and they are exalted exceedingly:
and for all this none of them did ever put on a diadem, neither did they clothe themselves with purple, to be magnified thereby:
and how they had made for themselves a senate house, and day by day three hundred and twenty men sat in council, consulting alway for the people, to the end they might be well ordered:
and how they commit their government to one man year by year, that he should rule over them, and be lord over all their country, and all are obedient to that one, and there is neither envy nor emulation among them.
And Judas chose Eupolemus the son of John, the son of Accos, and Jason the son of Eleazar, and sent them to Rome, to make a league of amity and confederacy with them,
and that they should take the yoke from them; for they saw that the kingdom of the Greeks did keep Israel in bondage.
And they went to Rome (and the way was exceeding long), and they entered into the senate house, and answered and said,
Judas, who is also
called
Maccabaeus, and his brethren, and the people of the Jews, have sent us unto you, to make a confederacy and peace with you, and that we might be registered your confederates and friends.
And the thing was well-pleasing in their sight.
And this is the copy of the writing which they wrote back again on tables of brass, and sent to Jerusalem, that it might be with them there for a memorial of peace and confederacy:
Good success be to the Romans, and to the nation of the Jews, by sea and by land for ever: the sword also and the enemy be far from them.
But if war arise for Rome first, or any of their confederates in all their dominion,
the nation of the Jews shall help them as confederates, as the occasion shall prescribe to them, with all their heart:
and unto them that make war upon them they shall not give, neither supply, food, arms, money, or ships, as it hath seemed good unto Rome, and they shall keep their ordinances without taking anything therefore.
In the same manner, moreover, if war come first upon the nation of the Jews, the Romans shall help them as confederates with all their soul, as the occasion shall prescribe to them:
and to them that are confederates
with their foes
there shall not be given food, arms, money, or ships, as it hath seemed good unto Rome; and they shall keep these ordinances, and that without deceit.
According to these words have the Romans made a covenant thus with the people of the Jews.
But if hereafter the one party and the other shall take counsel to add or diminish anything, they shall do it at their pleasure, and whatsoever they shall add or take away shall be established.
And as touching the evils which king Demetrius doeth unto them, we have written to him, saying, Wherefore hast thou made thy yoke heavy upon our friends and confederates the Jews?
If therefore they plead any more against thee, we will do them justice, and fight with thee by sea and by land.
And Demetrius heard that Nicanor was fallen with his forces in battle, and he sent Bacchides and Alcimus again into the land of Judah a second time, and the right wing
of his army
with them:
and they went by the way that leadeth to Gilgal, and encamped against Mesaloth, which is in Arbela, and gat possession of it, and destroyed much people.
And the first month of
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circa B.C. 161.
the hundred and fifty and second year they encamped against Jerusalem:
and they removed, and went to Berea, with twenty thousand footmen and two thousand horse.
And Judas was encamped at Elasa, and three thousand chosen men with him:
and they saw the multitude of the forces, that they were many, and they feared exceedingly: and many slipped away out of the army; there were not left of them more than eight hundred men.
And Judas saw that his army slipped away, and that the battle pressed upon him, and he was sore troubled in heart, for that he had no time to gather them together, and he waxed faint.
And he said to them that were left, Let us arise and go up against our adversaries, if peradventure we may be able to fight with them.
And they would have dissuaded him, saying, We shall in no wise be able: but let us rather save our lives now: let us return again,
we
and our brethren, and fight against them: but we are few.
And Judas said, let it not be so that I should do this thing, to flee from them: and if our time is come, let us die manfully for our brethren’s sake, and not leave a cause of reproach against our glory.
And the host removed from the camp, and stood to encounter them, and the horse was parted into two companies, and the slingers and the archers went before the host, and all the mighty men that fought in the front of the battle.
But Bacchides was in the right wing; and the phalanx drew near on the two parts, and they blew with their trumpets.
And the men of Judas’ side, even they sounded with their trumpets, and the earth shook with the shout of the armies, and the battle was joined, and continued from morning until evening.
And Judas saw that Bacchides and the strength of his army were on the right side, and there went with him all that were brave in heart,
and the right wing was discomfited by them, and he pursued after them unto the mount Azotus.
And they that were on the left wing saw that the right wing was discomfited, and they turned and followed upon the footsteps of Judas and of those that were with him:
and the battle waxed sore, and many on both parts fell wounded to death.
And Judas fell, and the rest fled.
And Jonathan and Simon took Judas their brother, and buried him in the sepulchre of his fathers at Modin.
And they bewailed him, and all Israel made great lamentation for him, and mourned many days, and said,
How is the mighty fallen, the saviour of Israel!
And the rest of the acts of Judas, and his wars, and the valiant deeds which he did, and his greatness, they are not written; for they were exceeding many.
And it came to pass after the death of Judas, that the lawless put forth their heads in all the coasts of Israel, and all they that wrought iniquity rose up
(in those days there was an exceeding great famine), and the country went over with them.
And Bacchides chose out the ungodly men, and made them lords of the country.
And they sought out and searched for the friends of Judas, and brought them unto Bacchides, and he took vengeance on them, and used them despitefully.
And there was great tribulation in Israel, such as was not since the time that no prophet appeared unto them.
And all the friends of Judas were gathered together, and they said unto Jonathan,
Since thy brother Judas hath died, we have no man like him to go forth against our enemies and Bacchides, and among them of our nation that hate us.
Now therefore we have chosen thee this day to be our prince and leader in his stead, that thou mayest fight our battles.
And Jonathan took the governance upon him at that time, and rose up in the stead of his brother Judas.
And Bacchides knew it, and he sought to slay him.
And Jonathan, and Simon his brother, and all that were with him, knew it; and they fled into the wilderness of Tekoah, and encamped by the water of the pool Asphar.
And Bacchides knew it on the sabbath day, and came, he and all his army, over Jordan.
And
Jonathan
sent his brother, a leader of the multitude, and besought his friends the Nabathaeans, that they might leave with them their baggage, which was much.
And the children of Jambri came out of Medaba, and took John, and all that he had, and went their way with it.
But after these things they brought word to Jonathan and Simon his brother, that the children of Jambri were making a great marriage, and were bringing the bride from Nadabath with a great train, a daughter of one of the great nobles of Canaan.
And they remembered John their brother, and went up, and hid themselves under the covert of the mountain:
and they lifted up their eyes, and saw, and, behold, a great ado and much baggage: and the bridegroom came forth, and his friends and his brethren, to meet them with timbrels, and minstrels, and many weapons.
And they rose up against them from their ambush, and slew them, and many fell wounded to death, and the remnant fled into the mountain, and they took all their spoils.
And the marriage was turned into mourning, and the voice of their minstrels into lamentation.
And they avenged fully the blood of their brother, and turned back to the marsh of Jordan
And Bacchides heard it, and he came on the sabbath day unto the banks of Jordan with a great host.
And Jonathan said to his company, Let us stand up now and fight for our lives, for it is not
with us
to-day, as yesterday and the day before.
For, behold, the battle is before us and behind us; moreover the water of the Jordan is on this side and on that side, and marsh and wood; and there is no place to turn aside.
Now therefore cry unto heaven, that ye may be delivered out of the hand of your enemies.
And the battle was joined, and Jonathan stretched forth his hand to smite Bacchides, and he turned away back from him.
And Jonathan and they that were with him leapt into the Jordan, and swam over to the other side: and they did not pass over Jordan against them.
And there fell of Bacchides’ company that day about a thousand men;
and he returned to Jerusalem. And they builded strong cities in Judaea, the stronghold that was in Jericho, and Emmaus, and Bethhoron, and Bethel, and Timnath, Pharathon, and Tephon, with high walls and gates and bars.
And in them he set a garrison, to vex Israel.
And he fortified the city Bethsura, and Gazara, and the citadel, and put forces in them, and store of victuals.
And he took the sons of the chief men of the country for hostages, and put them in ward in the citadel at Jerusalem.
And in
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circa B.C. 160.
the hundred and fifty and third year, in the second month, Alcimus commanded to pull down the wall of the inner court of the sanctuary; he pulled down also the works of the prophets;
and he began to pull down. At that time was Alcimus stricken, and his works were hindered; and his mouth was stopped, and he was taken with a palsy, and he could no more speak anything and give order concerning his house.
And Alcimus died at that time with great torment.
And Bacchides saw that Alcimus was dead, and he returned to the king: and the land of Judah had rest two years.
And all the lawless men took counsel, saying, Behold, Jonathan and they of his part are dwelling at ease, and in security: now therefore we will bring Bacchides, and he shall lay hands on them all in one night.
And they went and consulted with him.
And he removed, and came with a great host, and sent letters privily to all his confederates that were in Judaea, that they should lay hands on Jonathan and those that were with him: and they could not, because their counsel was known unto them.
And
they that were of Jonathan’s part
laid hands on about fifty of the men of the country, that were authors of the wickedness, and he slew them.
And Jonathan, and Simon, and they that were with him, gat them away to Bethbasi, which is in the wilderness, and he built up that which had been pulled down thereof, and they made it strong.
And Bacchides knew it, and he gathered together all his multitude, and sent word to them that were of Judaea.
And he went and encamped against Bethbasi, and fought against it many days, and made engines of war.
And Jonathan left his brother Simon in the city, and went forth into the country, and he went with a few men.
And he smote Odomera and his brethren, and the children of Phasiron in their tent.
And they began to smite them, and to go up with their forces. And Simon and they that were with him went out of the city, and set on fire the engines of war,
and fought against Bacchides, and he was discomfited by them, and they afflicted him sore; for his counsel was in vain, and his inroad.
And they were very wroth with the lawless men that gave him counsel to come into the country, and they slew many of them. And he took counsel to depart into his own land.
And Jonathan had knowledge thereof, and sent ambassadors unto him, to the end that they should make peace with him, and that he should restore unto them the captives.
And he accepted the thing, and did according to his words, and sware unto him that he would not seek his hurt all the days of his life.
And he restored unto him the captives which he had taken aforetime out of the land of Judah, and he returned and departed into his own land, and came not any more into their borders.
And the sword ceased from Israel. And Jonathan dwelt at Michmash; and Jonathan began to judge the people; and he destroyed the ungodly out of Israel.
And in
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circa B.C. 153.
the hundred and sixtieth year Alexander Epiphanes, the son of Antiochus, went up and took possession of Ptolemais: and they received him, and he reigned there.
And king Demetrius heard thereof, and he gathered together exceeding great forces, and went forth to meet him in battle.
And Demetrius sent letters unto Jonathan with words of peace, so as to magnify him.
For he said, let us be beforehand to make peace with them, ere he make peace with Alexander against us:
for he will remember all the evils that we have done against him, and unto his brethren and unto his nation.
And he gave him authority to gather together forces, and to provide arms, and that he should be his confederate: and he commanded that they should deliver up to him the hostages that were in the citadel.
And Jonathan came to Jerusalem, and read the letters in the audience of all the people, and of them that were in the citadel:
and they were sore afraid, when they heard that the king had given him authority to gather together a host.
And they of the citadel delivered up the hostages unto Jonathan, and he restored them unto their parents.
And Jonathan dwelt in Jerusalem, and began to build and renew the city.
And he commanded them that did the work to build the walls and the mount Sion round about with
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So the versions and Josephus. Gr.
four-foot stones.
square stones for defence; and they did so.
And the strangers, that were in the strongholds which Bacchides had built, fled away;
and each man left his place, and departed into his own land.
Only at Bethsura were there left certain of those that had forsaken the law and the commandments; for it was a place of refuge unto them.
And king Alexander heard all the promises which Demetrius had sent unto Jonathan: and they told him of the battles and the valiant deeds which he and his brethren had done, and of the toils which they had endured;
And he said, Shall we find such another man? and now we will make him our
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See ch. ii. 18. Compare ver. 65.
Friend and confederate.
And he wrote letters, and sent them unto him, according to these words, saying,
King Alexander to his brother Jonathan, greeting:
We have heard of thee, that thou art a mighty man of valour, and meet to be our
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See ch. ii. 18. Compare ver. 65.
Friend.
And now we have appointed thee this day to be high priest of thy nation, and to be called the king’s
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See ch. ii. 18. Compare ver. 65.
Friend (and he sent unto him a purple robe and a crown of gold), and to take our part, and to keep friendship with us.
And Jonathan put on the holy garments in the seventh month of
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circa B.C. 153.
the hundred and sixtieth year, at the feast of tabernacles, and he gathered together forces, and provided arms in abundance.
And Demetrius heard these things, and he was grieved, and said,
What is this that we have done, that Alexander hath been beforehand with us in establishing friendship with the Jews, to strengthen himself?
I also will write unto them words of encouragement and of honour and of gifts, that they may be with me to aid me.
And he sent unto them according to these words:
King Demetrius unto the nation of the Jews, greeting:
Forasmuch as ye have kept your covenants with us, and continued in our friendship, and have not joined yourselves to our enemies, we have heard hereof, and are glad.
And now continue ye still to keep faith with us, and we will recompense unto you good things in return for your dealings with us,
and will grant you many immunities, and give you gifts.
And now do I free you, and release all the Jews, from the tributes, and from the customs of salt, and from the crowns.
And instead of the third part of the seed, and instead of the half of the fruit of the trees, which falleth to me to receive, I release it from this day and henceforth, so that I will not take it from the land of Judah, and from the three governments which are added thereunto from the country of Samaria and Galilee, from this day forth and for all time.
And let Jerusalem be holy and free, and her borders; the tenths and the tolls
also.
I yield up also my authority over the citadel which is at Jerusalem, and give it to the high priest, that he may appoint in it such men as he shall choose to keep it.
And every soul of the Jews, that hath been carried captive from the land of Judah into any part of my kingdom, I set at liberty without price; and let all remit the tributes of their cattle also.
And all the feasts, and the sabbaths, and new moons, and appointed days, and three days before a feast, and three days after a feast, let them all be days of immunity and release for all the Jews that are in my kingdom.
And no man shall have authority to exact from any of them, or to trouble them concerning any matter.
And let there be enrolled among the king’s forces about thirty thousand men of the Jews, and pay shall be given unto them, as belongeth to all the king’s forces.
And of them some shall be placed in the king’s great strongholds, and some of them shall be placed over the affairs of the kingdom, which are of trust: and let those that are over them, and their rulers, be of themselves, and let them walk after their own laws, even as the king hath commanded in the land of Judah.
And the three governments that have been added to Judaea from the country of Samaria, let them be added to Judaea, that they may be reckoned to be under one, that they may not obey other authority than the high priest’s.
As for Ptolemais, and the land pertaining thereto, I have given it as a gift to the sanctuary that is at Jerusalem, for the expenses that befit the sanctuary.
And I give every year fifteen thousand shekels of silver from the king’s revenues from the places that are convenient.
And all the overplus, which they that manage the king’s affairs paid not in as in the first years, they shall give from henceforth toward the works of the house.
And beside this, the five thousand shekels of silver, which they received from the uses of the sanctuary from the revenue year by year, this also is released, because it appertaineth to the priests that minister.
And whosoever shall flee unto the temple that is at Jerusalem, and
be found
within all the borders thereof, whether one owe moneys to the king, or any other matter, let them go free, and all that they have in my kingdom.
And for the building and renewing of the works of the sanctuary the expense shall be given also out of the king’s revenue.
And for the building of the walls of Jerusalem, and the fortifying thereof round about, shall the expense be given also out of the king’s revenue, and for the building of the walls in Judaea.
Now when Jonathan and the people heard these words, they gave no credence unto them, nor received them, because they remembered the great evil which he had done in Israel, and that he had afflicted them very sore.
And they were well pleased with Alexander, because he was the first that spake words of peace unto them, and they were confederate with him always.
And king Alexander gathered together great forces, and encamped over against Demetrius.
And the two kings joined battle, and the army of Alexander fled; and Demetrius followed after him, and prevailed against them.
And he strengthened the battle exceedingly until the sun went down: and Demetrius fell that day.
And Alexander sent ambassadors to Ptolemy king of Egypt according to these words, saying,
Forasmuch as I am returned to my kingdom, and am set on the throne of my fathers, and have gotten the dominion, and have overthrown Demetrius, and have gotten possession of our country;
yea, I joined the battle with him, and he and his army were discomfited by us, and we sat upon the throne of his kingdom:
now also let us establish amity one with the other, and give me now thy daughter to wife: and I will make affinity with thee, and will give both thee and her gifts worthy of thee.
And Ptolemy the king answered, saying, Happy is the day wherein thou didst return into the land of thy fathers, and didst sit on the throne of their kingdom.
And now will I do to thee, as thou hast written: but meet me at Ptolemais, that we may see one another; and I will make affinity with thee, even as thou hast said.
And Ptolemy went out of Egypt, himself and Cleopatra his daughter, and came unto Ptolemais in
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circa B.C. 151.
the hundred and threescore and second year:
and king Alexander met him, and he bestowed on him his daughter Cleopatra, and celebrated her marriage at Ptolemais with great pomp, as the manner of kings is.
And king Alexander wrote unto Jonathan, that he should come to meet him.
And he went with pomp to Ptolemais, and met the two kings, and gave them and their
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See ch. ii. 18. Compare ver. 65.
Friends silver and gold, and many gifts, and found favour in their sight.
And there were gathered together against him certain pestilent fellows out of Israel, men that were transgressors of the law, to complain against him: and the king gave no heed to them.
And the king commanded, and they took off Jonathan’s garments, and clothed him in purple: and thus they did.
And the king made him sit with him, and said unto his princes, Go forth with him into the midst of the city, and make proclamation, that no man complain against him of any matter, and let no man trouble him for any manner of cause.
And it came to pass, when they that complained against him saw his glory according as
the herald
made proclamation, and
saw
him clothed in purple, they all fled away.
And the king gave him honour, and wrote him among his
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See ch. xi. 27; 2 Macc. viii. 9. Compare ch. ii. 18; ver. 16, &c.
Chief Friends, and made him a captain, and governor of a province.
And Jonathan returned to Jerusalem with peace and gladness.
And in
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circa B.C. 148.
the hundred and threescore and fifth year came Demetrius, son of Demetrius, out of Crete into the land of his fathers:
and king Alexander heard thereof, and he grieved exceedingly, and returned unto Antioch.
And Demetrius appointed Apollonius, who was over Coelesyria, and he gathered together a great host, and encamped in Jamnia, and sent unto Jonathan the high priest, saying,
Thou alone liftest up thyself against us, but I am had in derision and in reproach because of thee. And why dost thou vaunt thy power against us in the mountains?
Now therefore, if thou trustest in thy forces, come down to us into the plain, and there let us try the matter together; for with me is the power of the cities.
Ask and learn who I am, and the rest that help us; and they say, Your foot cannot stand before our face; for thy fathers have been twice put to flight in their own land.
And now thou shalt not be able to abide the horse and such a host as this in the plain, where is neither stone nor flint, nor place to flee unto.
Now when Jonathan heard the words of Apollonius, he was moved in his mind, and he chose out ten thousand men, and went forth from Jerusalem, and Simon his brother met him for to help him.
And he encamped against Joppa: and they of the city shut him out, because Apollonius had a garrison in Joppa:
and they fought against it. And they of the city were afraid, and opened unto him: and Jonathan became master of Joppa.
And Apollonius heard, and he gathered an army of three thousand horse, and a great host, and went to Azotus as though he were on a journey, and therewithal drew onward into the plain, because he had a multitude of horse, and trusted therein.
And he pursued after him to Azotus, and the armies joined battle
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Most of the authorities here repeat
after him..
And Apollonius had left a thousand horse behind them privily.
And Jonathan knew that there was an ambushment behind him. And they compassed round his army, and cast their darts at the people, from morning until evening:
but the people stood still, as Jonathan commanded them: and their horses were wearied.
And Simon drew forth his host, and joined battle with the phalanx (for the horsemen were spent), and they were discomfited by him, and fled.
And the horsemen were scattered in the plain, and they fled to Azotus, and entered into Beth-dagon, their idol’s temple, to save themselves.
And Jonathan burned Azotus, and the cities round about it, and took their spoils; and the temple of Dagon, and them that fled into it, he burned with fire.
And they that had fallen by the sword, with them that were burned, were about eight thousand men.
And from thence Jonathan removed, and encamped against Ascalon, and they of the city came forth to meet him with great pomp.
And Jonathan, with them that were on his side, returned unto Jerusalem, having many spoils.
And it came to pass, when king Alexander heard these things, he honoured Jonathan yet more;
and he sent unto him a buckle of gold, as the use is to give to such as are of the kindred of the kings: and he gave him Ekron and all the coasts thereof for a possession.
And the king of Egypt gathered together great forces, as the sand which is by the sea shore, and many ships, and sought to make himself master of Alexander’s kingdom by deceit, and to add it to his own kingdom.
And he went forth into Syria with words of peace, and they of the cities opened unto him, and met him; For king Alexander’s commandment was that they should meet him, because he was his father in law.
Now as he entered into the cities of Ptolemais, he set his forces for a garrison in each city.
But when he came near to Azotus, they shewed him the temple of Dagon burned with fire, and Azotus and the suburbs thereof pulled down, and the bodies cast abroad, and them that had been burned, whom he burned in the war, for they had made heaps of them in his way.
And they told the king what things Jonathan had done, that they might cast blame on him: and the king held his peace.
And Jonathan met the king with pomp at Joppa, and they saluted one another, and they slept there.
And Jonathan went with the king as far as the river that is called Eleutherus, and returned to Jerusalem.
But king Ptolemy became master of the cities upon the sea coast, unto Selucia which is by the sea, and he devised evil devices concerning Alexander.
And he sent ambassadors unto king Demetrius, saying, Come, let us make a covenant with one another, and I will give thee my daughter whom Alexander hath, and thou shalt reign over thy father’s kingdom;
for I have repented that I gave my daughter unto him, for he sought to slay me.
And he cast blame on him, because he coveted his kingdom.
And taking his daughter from him, he gave her to Demetrius, and was estranged from Alexander, and their enmity was openly seen.
And Ptolemy entered into Antioch, and put on himself the diadem of Asia; and he put two diadems upon his head, the diadem of Egypt and that of Asia.
But king Alexander was in Cilicia at that season, because they of those parts were in revolt.
And Alexander heard of it, and he came against him in war: and Ptolemy led forth
his host,
and met him with a strong force, and put him to flight.
And Alexander fled into Arabia, that he might be sheltered there; but king Ptolemy was exalted.
And Zabdiel the Arabian took off Alexander’s head, and sent it to Ptolemy.
And king Ptolemy died the third day after, and they that were in his strongholds were slain by them that were in the strongholds.
And Demetrius reigned in
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circa B.C. 146.
the hundred and threescore and seventh year.
In those days Jonathan gathered together them of Judaea, to take the citadel that was at Jerusalem: and he made many engines of war against it.
And certain that hated their own nation, men that transgressed the law, went unto the king, and reported to him that Jonathan was besieging the citadel.
And he heard, and was angered; but when he heard it, he set forth immediately, and came to Ptolemais, and wrote unto Jonathan, that he should not besiege it, and that he should meet him and speak with him at Ptolemais with all speed.
But when Jonathan heard this, he commanded to besiege it
still:
and he chose certain of the elders of Israel and of the priests, and put himself in peril,
and taking silver and gold and raiment and divers presents besides, went to Ptolemais unto the king. And he found favour in his sight.
And certain lawless men of them that were of the nation made complaints against him,
and the king did unto him even as his predecessors had done unto him, and exalted him in the sight of all his
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends,
and confirmed to him the high priesthood, and all the other honours that he had before, and gave him preeminence among his
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See ch. x. 65.
Chief Friends.
And Jonathan requested of the king, that he would make Judaea free from tribute, and the three
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Gr.
toparchies
provinces, and the country of Samaria; and promised him three hundred talents.
And the king consented, and wrote letters unto Jonathan concerning all these things after this manner:
King Demetrius unto his brother Jonathan, and unto the nation of the Jews, greeting:
The copy of the letter which we wrote unto Lasthenes our kinsman concerning you, we have written also unto you, that ye may see it.
King Demetrius unto Lasthenes his father, greeting:
We have determined to do good to the nation of the Jews, who are our friends, and observe what is just toward us, because of their good will toward us.
We have confirmed therefore unto them the borders of Judaea, and also the three governments of Aphaerema and Lydda and Ramathaim (these
were added unto Judaea from the country of Samaria), and all things appertaining unto them, for all such as do sacrifice in Jerusalem, instead of the king’s dues which the king received of them yearly aforetime from the produce of the earth and the fruits of trees.
And as for the other things that pertain unto us from henceforth, of the tenths and the tolls that pertain unto us, and the saltpits, and the crowns that pertain unto us, all these we will bestow upon them.
And not one of these things shall be annulled from this time forth and for ever.
Now therefore be careful to make a copy of these things, and let it be given unto Jonathan, and let it be set up on the holy mount in a meet and conspicuous place.
And king Demetrius saw that the land was quiet before him, and that no resistance was made to him, and he sent away all his forces, each man to his own place, except the foreign forces, which he had raised from the isles of the Gentiles: and all the forces of his fathers hated him.
Now Tryphon was of those who aforetime had been of Alexander’s part, and he saw that all the forces murmured against Demetrius, and he went to Imalcue the Arabian, who was nourishing up Antiochus the young child of Alexander,
and pressed sore upon him that he should deliver him unto him, that he might reign in his father’s stead: and he told him all that Demetrius had done, and the hatred wherewith his forces hated him; and he abode there many days.
And Jonathan sent unto king Demetrius, that he should cast out of Jerusalem them of the citadel, and them that were in the strongholds; for they fought against Israel continually.
And Demetrius sent unto Jonathan, saying, I will not only do this for thee and thy nation, but I will greatly honour thee and thy nation, if I find fair occasion.
Now therefore thou shalt do well, if thou send me men who shall fight for me; for all my forces are revolted.
And Jonathan sent him three thousand valiant men unto Antioch: and they came to the king, and the king was glad at their coming.
And they of the city gathered themselves together into the midst of the city, to the number of a hundred and twenty thousand men, and they were minded to slay the king.
And the king fled into the court of the palace, and they of the city seized the passages of the city, and began to fight.
And the king called the Jews to help him, and they were gathered together unto him all at once, and they dispersed themselves in the city, and slew that day to the number of a hundred thousand.
And they set the city on fire, and gat many spoils that day, and saved the king.
And they of the city saw that the Jews had made themselves masters of the city as they would, and they waxed faint in their hearts, and they cried out to the king with supplication, saying,
Give us thy right hand, and let the Jews cease from fighting against us and the city.
And they cast away their arms, and made peace; and the Jews were glorified in the sight of the king, and before all that were in his kingdom; and they returned to Jerusalem, having many spoils.
And king Demetrius sat on the throne of his kingdom, and the land was quiet before him.
And he lied in all that he spake, and estranged himself from Jonathan, and recompensed him not according to the benefits with which he had recompensed him, and afflicted him exceedingly.
Now after this Tryphon returned, and with him the young child Antiochus; and he reigned, and put on a diadem.
And there were gathered unto him all the forces which Demetrius had sent away with disgrace, and they fought against him, and he fled and was put to the rout.
And Tryphon took the elephants, and became master of Antioch.
And the young Antiochus wrote unto Jonathan, saying, I confirm unto thee the high priesthood, and appoint thee over the four governments, and to be one of the king’s
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends.
And he sent unto him golden vessels and furniture for the table, and gave him leave to drink in golden vessels, and to be clothed in purple, and to have a golden buckle.
And his brother Simon he made captain from the Ladder of Tyre unto the borders of Egypt.
And Jonathan went forth, and took his journey beyond the river and through the cities; and all the forces of Syria gathered themselves unto him for to be his confederates. And he came to Ascalon, and they of the city met him honourably.
And he departed thence to Gaza, and they of Gaza shut him out; and he laid siege unto it, and burned the suburbs thereof with fire, and spoiled them.
And they of Gaza made request unto Jonathan, and he gave them his right hand, and took the sons of their princes for hostages, and sent them away to Jerusalem; and he passed through the country as far as Damascus.
And Jonathan heard that Demetrius’ princes were come to Kedesh, which is in Galilee, with a great host, purposing to remove him from his office;
and he went to meet them, but Simon his brother he left in the country.
And Simon encamped against Bethsura, and fought against it many days, and shut it up:
and they made request to him that he would give them his right hand, and he gave it to them; and he put them out from thence, and took possession of the city, and set a garrison over it.
And Jonathan and his army encamped at the water of Gennesareth, and early in the morning they gat them to the plain of Hazor.
And, behold, an army of strangers met him in the plain, and they laid an ambush for him in the mountains, but themselves met him face to face.
But they that lay in ambush rose out of their places, and joined battle; and all they that were of Jonathan’s side fled:
not one of them was left, except Mattathias the son of Absalom, and Judas the son of Chalphi, captains of the forces.
And Jonathan rent his clothes, and put earth upon his head, and prayed.
And he turned again unto them in battle, and put them to the rout, and they fled.
And they of his side that fled saw it, and returned unto him, and pursued with him unto Kedesh unto their camp, and they encamped there.
And there fell of the strangers on that day about three thousand men: and Jonathan returned to Jerusalem.
And Jonathan saw that the time served him, and he chose men, and sent them to Rome, to confirm and renew the friendship that they had with them.
And to the Spartans, and to other places, he sent letters after the same manner.
And they went unto Rome, and entered into the senate house, and said, Jonathan the high priest, and the nation of the Jews, have sent us, to renew for them the friendship and the confederacy, as in former time.
And they gave them letters unto the men in every place, that they should bring them on their way to the land of Judah in peace.
And this is the copy of the letters which Jonathan wrote to the Spartans:
Jonathan the high priest, and the senate of the nation, and the priests, and the rest of the people of the Jews, unto their brethren the Spartans, greeting:
Even before this time were letters sent unto Onias the high priest from
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So the old Latin versions and Josephus: compare also ver. 20. All the other authorities read
Darius
in this place.
Arius, who was reigning among you, to signify that ye are our brethren, as the copy here underwritten sheweth.
And Onias entreated honourably the man that was sent, and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of confederacy and friendship.
Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, having for our encouragement the holy books which are in our hands,
have assayed to send that we might renew our brotherhood and friendship with you, to the end that we should not become estranged from you altogether: for long time is passed since ye sent unto us.
We therefore at all times without ceasing, both in our feasts, and on the other convenient days, do remember you in the sacrifices which we offer, and in our prayers, as it is right and meet to be mindful of brethren:
and moreover are glad for your glory.
But as for ourselves, many afflictions and many wars have encompassed us, and the kings that are round about us have fought against us.
We were not minded therefore to be troublesome unto you, and to the rest of our confederates and friends, in these wars;
for we have the help which is from heaven to help us, and we have been delivered from our enemies, and our enemies have been brought low.
We chose therefore Numenius the son of Antiochus, and Antipater the son of Jason, and have sent them unto the Romans, to renew the friendship that we had with them, and the former confederacy.
We commanded them therefore to go also unto you, and to salute you, and to deliver you our letters concerning the renewing
of friendship
and our brotherhood.
And now ye shall do well if ye give us an answer thereto.
And this is the copy of the letters which they sent to Onias:
Arius king of the Spartans to Onias the chief priest, greeting:
It hath been found in writing, concerning the Spartans and the Jews, that they are brethren, and that they are of the stock of Abraham:
and now, since this is come to our knowledge, ye shall do well to write unto us of your
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Gr.
peace
prosperity.
And we moreover do write on our part to you, that your cattle and goods are ours, and ours are yours. We do command therefore that they make report unto you on this wise.
And Jonathan heard that Demetrius’ princes were returned to fight against him with a greater host than afore,
and he removed from Jerusalem, and met them in the country of Hamath; for he gave them no respite to set foot in his country.
And he sent spies into his camp, and they came again, and reported to him that they were appointed in such and such a way to fall upon them in the night season.
But as soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms, that all the night long they might be ready for battle: and he put forth sentinels round about the camp.
And the adversaries heard that Jonathan and his men were ready for battle, and they feared, and trembled in their hearts, and they kindled fires in their camp
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Some authorities add
and departed.
But Jonathan and his men knew it not till the morning; for they saw the lights burning.
And Jonathan pursued after them, and overtook them not; for they were gone over the river Eleutherus.
And Jonathan turned aside to the Arabians, who are called Zabadaeans, and smote them, and took their spoils.
And he came out from thence, and came to Damascus, and took his journey through all the country.
And Simon went forth, and took his journey as far as Ascalon, and the strongholds that were near unto it. And he turned aside to Joppa, and took possession of it;
for he had heard that they were minded to deliver the stronghold unto the men of Demetrius; and he set a garrison there to keep it.
And Jonathan returned, and called the elders of the people together; and he took counsel with them to build strongholds in Judaea,
and to make the walls of Jerusalem higher, and to raise a great mound between the citadel and the city, for to separate it from the city, that so it might be all alone, that men might neither buy nor sell.
And they were gathered together to build the city, and there fell down part of the wall of the brook that is on the east side, and he repaired that which is called Chaphenatha.
And Simon also built Adida in the
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Gr.
Sephela.
plain country, and made it strong, and set up gates and bars.
And Tryphon sought to reign over Asia and to put on himself the diadem, and to stretch forth his hand against Antiochus the king.
And he was afraid lest haply Jonathan should not suffer him, and lest he should fight against him; and he sought a way how to take him, that he might destroy him. And he removed, and came to Bethshan.
And Jonathan came forth to meet him with forty thousand men chosen for battle, and came to Bethshan.
And Tryphon saw that he came with a great host, and he was afraid to stretch forth his hand against him:
and he received him honourably, and commended him unto all his
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends, and gave him gifts, and commanded his forces to be obedient unto him, as unto himself.
And he said unto Jonathan, Why hast thou put all this people to trouble, seeing there is no war betwixt us?
And now send them away to their homes, but choose for thyself a few men who shall be with thee, and come thou with me to Ptolemais, and I will give it up to thee, and the rest of the strongholds and the rest of the forces, and all the king’s officers: and I will return and depart; for this is the cause of my coming.
And he put his trust in him, and did even as he said, and sent away his forces, and they departed into the land of Judah.
But he reserved to himself three thousand men, of whom he left two thousand in Galilee, but one thousand went with him.
Now as soon as Jonathan entered into Ptolemais, they of Ptolemais shut the gates, and laid hands on him; and all them that came in with him they slew with the sword.
And Tryphon sent forces and horsemen into Galilee, and into the great plain, to destroy all Jonathan’s men.
And they perceived that he was taken and had perished, and they that were with him; and they encouraged one another, and went on their way close together, prepared to fight.
And they that followed upon them saw that they were ready to fight for their lives, and turned back again.
And they all came in peace into the land of Judah, and they mourned for Jonathan, and them that were with him, and they were sore afraid; and all Israel mourned with a great mourning.
And all the Gentiles that were round about them sought to destroy them utterly: for they said, They have no ruler, nor any to help them: now therefore let us fight against them, and take away their memorial from among men.
And Simon heard that Tryphon had gathered together a mighty host to come into the land of Judah, and destroy it utterly.
And he saw that the people trembled and was in great fear; and he went up to Jerusalem, and gathered the people together;
and he encouraged them, and said unto them, Ye yourselves know all the things that I, and my brethren, and my father’s house, have done for the laws and the sanctuary, and the battles and the distresses which we have seen:
by reason hereof all my brethren have perished for Israel’s sake, and I am left alone.
And now be it far from me, that I should spare mine own life in any time of affliction; for I am not better than my brethren.
Howbeit I will take vengeance for my nation, and for the sanctuary, and for our wives and children; because all the Gentiles are gathered to destroy us of very hatred.
And the spirit of the people revived, as soon as they heard these words.
And they answered with a loud voice, saying, Thou art our leader instead of Judas and Jonathan thy brother.
Fight thou our battles, and all that thou shalt say unto us, that will we do.
And he gathered together all the men of war, and made haste to finish the walls of Jerusalem, and he fortified it round about.
And he sent Jonathan the son of Absalom, and with him a great host, to Joppa: and he cast out them that were therein, and abode there in it
And Tryphon removed from Ptolemais with a mighty host to enter into the land of Judah, and Jonathan was with him in ward.
But Simon encamped at Adida, over against the plain.
And Tryphon knew that Simon was risen up instead of his brother Jonathan, and meant to join battle with him, and he sent ambassadors unto him, saying,
It is for money which Jonathan thy brother owed unto the king’s treasure, by reason of the offices which he had, that we hold him fast.
And now send a hundred talents of silver, and two of his sons for hostages, that when he is set at liberty he may not revolt from us, and we will set him at liberty.
And Simon knew that they spake unto him deceitfully; and he sendeth the money and the children, lest peradventure he should procure to himself great hatred of the people,
and they should say, Because I sent him not the money and the children, he perished.
And he sent the children and the hundred talents. And he dealt falsely, and did not set Jonathan at liberty.
And after this Tryphon came to invade the land, and destroy it, and he went round about by the way that leadeth unto Adora: and Simon and his army marched over against him to every place, wheresoever he went.
Now they of the citadel sent unto Tryphon ambassadors, hastening him to come unto them through the wilderness, and to send them victuals.
And Tryphon made ready all his horse to come: and on that night there fell a very great snow, and he came not by reason of the snow. And he removed, and came into the country of Gilead.
But when he came near to Bascama, he slew Jonathan, and he was buried there.
And Tryphon returned, and went away into his own land.
And Simon sent, and took the bones of Jonathan his brother, and buried him at Modin, the city of his fathers.
And all Israel made great lamentation over him, and mourned for him many days.
And Simon built
a monument
upon the sepulchre of his father and his brethren, and raised it aloft to the sight, with polished stone behind and before.
And he set up seven pyramids, one over against another, for his father, and his mother, and his four brethren.
And for these he made cunning devices, setting about them great pillars, and upon the pillars he fashioned
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Gr.
panoplies.
all manner of arms for a perpetual memory, and beside the
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Gr.
panoplies.
arms ships carved, that they should be seen of all that sail on the sea.
This is the sepulchre which he made at Modin,
and it is there
unto this day.
Now Tryphon dealt deceitfully with the young king Antiochus, and slew him,
and reigned in his stead, and put on himself the diadem of Asia, and brought a great calamity upon the land.
And Simon built the strongholds of Judaea, and fenced them about with high towers, and great walls, and gates, and bars; and he laid up victuals in the strongholds.
And Simon chose men, and sent to king Demetrius, to the end he should give the country an immunity, because all that Tryphon did was to plunder.
And king Demetrius sent unto him according to these words, and answered him, and wrote a letter unto him, after this manner:
King Demetrius unto Simon the high priest and
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friend of kings, and unto the elders and nation of the Jews, greeting:
The golden crown, and the palm branch, which ye sent, we have received: and we are ready to make a
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Gr.
great.
stedfast peace with you, yea, and to write unto our officers, to grant immunities unto you.
And whatsoever things we confirmed unto you, they are confirmed; and the strongholds, which ye have builded, let them be your own.
As for any oversights and faults committed unto this day, we forgive them, and the crown which ye owed us: and if there were any other toll exacted in Jerusalem, let it be exacted no longer.
And if there be any among you meet to be enrolled in our court, let them be enrolled, and let there be peace betwixt us.
In
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circa B.C. 143.
the hundred and seventieth year was the yoke of the heathen taken away from Israel.
And the people began to write in their instruments and contracts, In the first year of Simon, the great high priest and captain and leader of the Jews.
In those days he encamped against
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See ver. 53 (compare ver. 48); ch. xiv. 7, 34; xv. 28; xvi. 1: also Josephus. All the authorities read
Gaza
in this verse.
Gazara, and compassed it round about with armies; and he made an engine of siege, and brought it up to the city, and smote a tower, and took it.
And they that were in the engine leaped forth into the city; and there was a great uproar in the city:
and they of the city rent their clothes, and went up on the walls with their wives and children, and cried with a loud voice, making request to Simon to give them
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Gr.
right hands.
his right hand.
And they said, Deal not with us according to our wickednesses, but according to thy mercy.
And Simon was reconciled unto them, and did not fight against them: and he put them out of the city, and cleansed the houses wherein the idols were, and so entered into it with singing and giving praise.
And he put all uncleanness out of it, and placed in it such men as would keep the law, and made it stronger than it was before, and built therein a dwelling place for himself.
But they of the citadel in Jerusalem were hindered from going forth, and from going into the country, and from buying and selling; and they hungered exceedingly, and a great number of them perished through famine.
And they cried out to Simon, that he should give them his right hand; and he gave it to them: and he put them out from thence, and he cleansed the citadel from its pollutions.
And he entered into it on the three and twentieth day of the second month, in
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circa B.C. 142.
the hundred and seventy and first year, with praise and palm branches, and with harps, and with cymbals, and with viols, and with hymns, and with songs: because a great enemy was destroyed out of Israel.
And he ordained that they should keep that day every year with gladness. And the hill of the temple that was by the citadel he made stronger than before, and there he dwelt, himself and his men.
And Simon saw that John his son was a
valiant
man, and he made him leader of all his forces: and he dwelt in Gazara.
And in
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circa B.C. 141.
the hundred and seventy and second year king Demetrius gathered his forces together, and went into Media, to get him help, that he might fight against Tryphon.
And Arsaces, the king of Persia and Media, heard that Demetrius was come into his borders, and he sent one of his princes to take him alive:
and he went and smote the army of Demetrius, and took him, and brought him to Arsaces; and he put him in ward.
And the land had rest all the days of Simon: and he sought the good of his nation; and his authority and his glory was well-pleasing to them all his days.
And amid all his glory he took Joppa for a haven, and made it an entrance for the isles of the sea;
and he enlarged the borders of his nation, and gat possession of the country;
and he gathered together a great number of captives, and gat the dominion of Gazara, and Bethsura, and the citadel, and he took away from it its uncleannesses; and there was none that resisted him.
And they tilled their land in peace, and the land gave her increase, and the trees of the plains their fruit.
The ancient men sat in the streets, they communed all of them together of good things, and the young men put on glorious and warlike apparel.
He provided victuals for the cities, and furnished them with
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Gr.
implements of munition.
all manner of munition, until the name of his glory was named unto the end of the earth.
He made peace in the land, and Israel rejoiced with great joy:
and they sat each man under his vine and his fig tree, and there was none to make them afraid:
and there ceased in the land any that fought against them: and the kings were discomfited in those days.
And he strengthened all those of his people that were brought low: the law he searched out, and every lawless and wicked person he took away.
He glorified the sanctuary, and the vessels of the temple he multiplied.
And it was heard at Rome that Jonathan was dead, and even unto Sparta, and they were exceeding sorry.
But as soon as they heard that his brother Simon was made high priest in his stead, and ruled the country, and the cities therein,
they wrote unto him on tables of brass, to renew with him the friendship and the confederacy which they had confirmed with Judas and Jonathan his brethren;
and they were read before the congregation at Jerusalem.
And this is the copy of the letters which the Spartans sent:
The rulers of the Spartans, and the city, unto Simon the high priest, and unto the elders, and the priests, and the residue of the people of the Jews, our brethren, greeting:
The ambassadors that were sent unto our people made report to us of your glory and honour: and we were glad for their coming,
and we did register the things that were spoken by them in the
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Gr.
counsels of the people.
public records after this manner: Numenius son of Antiochus, and Antipater son of Jason, the Jews’ ambassadors, came unto us to renew the friendship they had with us.
And it pleased the people to entertain the men honourably, and to put the copy of their words in the
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Gr.
books that are appointed for the people.
public records, to the end that the people of the Spartans might have a memorial thereof: moreover they wrote a copy of these things unto Simon the high priest.
After this Simon sent Numenius to Rome with a great shield of gold of a thousand pound weight, in order to confirm the confederacy with them.
But when the people heard these things, they said, What thanks shall we give to Simon and his sons?
for he and his brethren and the house of his father have made themselves strong, and have chased away in fight the enemies of Israel from them, and confirmed liberty to
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Gr.
him.
Israel.
And they wrote on tables of brass, and set them upon pillars in mount Sion: and this is the copy of the writing:
On the eighteenth day of Elul, in
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circa B.C. 141.
the hundred and seventy and second year, and this is the third year of Simon the high priest,
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Perhaps a Hebrew title of Simon underlies these words.
in Asaramel, in a great congregation of priests and people and princes of the nation, and of the elders of the country,
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Gr.
he made known.
was it notified unto us:
Forasmuch as oftentimes there have been wars in the country, but Simon the son of Mattathias, the son of the sons of Joarib, and his brethren, put themselves in jeopardy, and withstood the enemies of their nation, that their sanctuary and the law might be established, and glorified their nation with great glory:
and Jonathan assembled their nation together, and became their high priest, and was gathered to his people:
and their enemies purposed to invade their country, that they might destroy their country utterly, and stretch forth their hands against their sanctuary:
then rose up Simon, and fought for his nation, and spent much of his own substance, and armed the valiant men of his nation, and gave them wages:
and he fortified the cities of Judaea, and Bethsura that lieth upon the borders of Judaea, where the arms of the enemies were aforetime, and set there a garrison of Jews:
and he fortified Joppa which is upon the sea, and Gazara which is upon the borders of Azotus, wherein the enemies dwelt aforetime, and placed Jews there, and set therein all things convenient for the reparation thereof:
and the people saw the
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Some authorities read
acts.
faith of Simon, and the glory which he thought to bring unto his nation, and they made him their leader and high priest, because he had done all these things, and for the justice and the faith which he kept to his nation, and for that he sought by all means to exalt his people:
and in his days things prospered in his hands, so that the Gentiles were taken away out of their country, and they also that were in the city of David, they that were in Jerusalem, who had made themselves a citadel, out of which they issued, and polluted all things round about the sanctuary, and did great hurt unto its purity;
and he placed Jews therein, and fortified it for the safety of the country and the city, and made high the walls of Jerusalem:
and king Demetrius confirmed to him the high priesthood according to these things,
and made him one of his
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends, and honoured him with great honour;
for he had heard say, that the Jews had been called by the Romans friends and confederates and brethren, and that they had met the ambassadors of Simon honourably;
and that the Jews and the priests were well pleased that Simon should be their leader and high priest for ever, until there should arise a faithful prophet;
and that he should be captain over them, and should take charge of the sanctuary, to set them over their works, and over the country, and over the arms, and over the strongholds; and that he should take charge of the sanctuary,
and that he should be obeyed by all, and that all instruments in the country should be written in his name, and that he should be clothed in purple, and wear gold;
and that it should not be lawful for any of the people or of the priests to set at nought any of these things, or to gainsay the words that he should speak, or to gather an assembly in the country without him, or to be clothed in purple, or wear a buckle of gold;
but whosoever should do otherwise, or set at nought any of these things, he should be liable to punishment.
All the people consented to ordain for Simon that he should do according to these words;
and Simon accepted hereof, and consented to be high priest, and to be captain and
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Gr.
ethnarch.
governor of the Jews and of the priests, and to be protector of all.
And they commanded to put this writing on tables of brass, and to set them up within the precinct of the sanctuary in a conspicuous place;
and moreover to put the copies thereof in the treasury, to the end that Simon and his sons might have them.
And Antiochus son of Demetrius the king sent letters from the isles of the sea unto Simon the priest and
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Gr.
ethnarch.
governor of the Jews, and to all the nation;
and the contents thereof were after this manner:
King Antiochus to Simon the chief priest and
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Gr.
ethnarch.
governor, and to the nation of the Jews, greeting:
Forasmuch as certain pestilent fellows have made themselves masters of the kingdom of our fathers, but my purpose is to claim the kingdom, that I may restore it as it was before; and moreover I have raised a multitude of foreign soldiers, and have prepared ships of war;
moreover I am minded to land in the country, that I may punish them that have destroyed our country, and them that have made many cities in the kingdom desolate:
Now therefore I confirm unto thee all the exactions which the kings that were before me remitted unto thee, and whatsoever gifts besides they remitted unto thee:
and I give thee leave to coin money for thy country with thine own stamp,
but that Jerusalem and the sanctuary should be free: and all the arms that thou hast prepared, and the strongholds that thou hast built, which thou hast in thy possession, let them remain unto thee:
and everything owing to the king, and the things that shall be owing to the king from henceforth and for evermore, let them be remitted unto thee:
moreover, when we shall have established our kingdom, we will glorify thee and thy nation and the temple with great glory, so that your glory shall be made manifest in all the earth.
In
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circa B.C. 139
the hundred and seventy and fourth year went Antiochus forth into the land of his fathers; and all the forces came together unto him, so that there were few men with Tryphon.
And king Antiochus pursued him, and
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Or,
he came unto Dor, fleeing by the way which is by the sea
he came, as he fled, unto Dor, which is by the sea:
for he knew that troubles were come upon him all at once, and that his forces had forsaken him.
And Antiochus encamped against Dor, and with him a hundred and twenty thousand men of war, and eight thousand horse.
And he compassed the city round about, and the ships joined in the attack from the sea; and he vexed the city by land and sea, and suffered no man to go out or in.
And Numenius and his company came from Rome, having letters to the kings and to the countries, wherein were written these things:
Lucius, consul of the Romans, unto king Ptolemy, greeting:
The Jews’ ambassadors came unto us as our friends and confederates, to renew the old friendship and confederacy, being sent from Simon the high priest, and from the people of the Jews:
moreover they brought a shield of gold of a thousand pound.
It pleased us therefore to write unto the kings and unto the countries, that they should not seek their hurt, nor fight against them, and their cities, and their country, nor be confederates with such as fight against them.
Moreover it seemed good to us to receive the shield of them.
If therefore any pestilent fellows have fled from their country unto you, deliver them unto Simon the high priest, that he may take vengeance on them according to their law.
And the same things wrote he to Demetrius the king, and to Attalus, and to Arathes, and to Arsaces,
and unto all the countries, and to
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Some authorities read
Sampsaces:
the Latin versions have
Lampsacus.
Sampsames, and to the Spartans, and unto Delos, and unto Myndos, and unto Sicyon, and unto Caria, and unto Samos, and unto Pamphylia, and unto Lycia, and unto Halicarnassus, and unto Rhodes, and unto Phaselis, and unto Cos, and unto Side, and unto Aradus, and Gortyna, and Cnidus, and Cyprus, and Cyrene.
But the copy hereof they wrote to Simon the high priest.
But Antiochus the king encamped against Dor the second day, bringing his forces up to it continually, and making engines of war, and he shut up Tryphon from going in or out.
And Simon sent him two thousand chosen men to fight on his side; and silver, and gold, and instruments of war in abundance.
And he would not receive them, but set at nought all the covenants which he had made with him aforetime, and was estranged from him.
And he sent unto him Athenobius, one of his
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friends, to commune with him, saying,
Ye hold possession of Joppa and Gazara, and the citadel that is in Jerusalem, cities of my kingdom.
The borders thereof ye have wasted, and done great hurt in the land, and got the dominion of many places in my kingdom.
Now therefore deliver up the cities which ye have taken, and the tributes of the places whereof ye have gotten dominion without the borders of Judaea:
or else give me for them five hundred talents of silver; and for the harm that ye have done, and the tributes of the cities, other five hundred talents: or else we will come and subdue you.
And Athenobius the king’s
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See ch. ii. 18.
Friend came to Jerusalem; and he saw the glory of Simon, and the cupboard of gold and silver vessels, and his great attendance, and he was amazed; and he reported to him the king’s words.
And Simon answered, and said unto him,
We have neither taken other men’s land, nor have we possession of that which appertaineth to others, but of the inheritance of our fathers; howbeit, it was had in possession of our enemies wrongfully for a certain time.
But we, having opportunity, hold fast the inheritance of our fathers.
But as touching Joppa and Gazara, which thou demandest, they did great harm among the people throughout our country, we will give a hundred talents for them.
And he answered him not a word,
but returned in a rage to the king, and reported unto him these words, and the glory of Simon, and all that he had seen: and the king was exceeding wroth.
But Tryphon embarked on board a ship, and fled to Orthosia.
And the king appointed Cendebaeus chief captain of the sea coast, and gave him forces of foot and horse:
and he commanded him to encamp before Judaea, and he commanded him to build up Kidron, and to fortify the gates, and that he should fight against the people: but the king pursued Tryphon.
And Cendebaeus came to Jamnia, and began to provoke the people, and to invade Judaea, and to take the people captive, and to slay them.
And he built Kidron, and set horsemen there, and forces of foot, to the end that issuing out they might make outroads upon the ways of Judaea, according as the king commanded him.
And John went up from Gazara, and told Simon his father what Cendebaeus was doing.
And Simon called his two oldest sons, Judas and John, and said unto them, I and my brethren and my father’s house have fought the battles of Israel from our youth, even unto this day; and things have prospered in our hands, that we should deliver Israel oftentimes.
But now I am old, and ye moreover, by
his
mercy, are of a sufficient age: be ye instead of me and my brother, and go forth and fight for our nation; but let the help which is from heaven be with you.
And he chose out of the country twenty thousand men of war and horsemen, and they went against Cendebaeus, and slept at Modin.
And rising up in the morning, they went into the plain, and, behold, a great host came to meet them, of footmen and horsemen: and there was a brook betwixt them.
And he encamped over against them, he and his people: and he saw that the people were afraid to pass over the brook, and he passed over first, and the men saw him, and passed over after him.
And he divided the people, and
set
the horsemen in the midst of the footmen: but the enemies’ horsemen were exceeding many.
And they sounded with the trumpets; and Cendebaeus and his army were put to the rout, and there fell of them many wounded to death, but they that were left fled to the stronghold:
at that time was Judas John’s brother wounded: but John pursued after them, till he came unto Kidron, which
Cendebaeus
had built;
and they fled unto the towers that are in the fields of Azotus; and he burned it with fire; and there fell of them about two thousand men. And he returned into Judaea in peace.
And Ptolemy the son of Abubus had been appointed captain for the plain of Jericho, and he had much silver and gold;
for he was the high priest’s son in law.
And his heart was lifted up, and he was minded to make himself master of the country, and he took counsel deceitfully against Simon and his sons, to make away with them.
Now Simon was visiting the cities that were in the country, and taking care for the good ordering of them; and he went down to Jericho, himself and Mattathias and Judas his sons, in
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circa B.C. 136.
the hundred and seventy and seventh year, in the eleventh month, the same is the month Sebat:
and the son of Abubus received them deceitfully into the little stronghold that is called Dok, which he had built, and made them a great banquet, and hid men there.
And when Simon and his sons had drunk freely, Ptolemy and his men rose up, and took their arms, and came in upon Simon into the banqueting place, and slew him, and his two sons, and certain of his servants.
And he committed a great iniquity, and recompensed evil for good.
And Ptolemy wrote these things, and sent to the king, that he should send him forces to aid him, and should deliver him their country and the cities.
And he sent others to Gazara to make away with John: and unto the captains of thousands he sent letters to come unto him, that he might give them silver and gold and gifts.
And others he sent to take possession of Jerusalem, and the mount of the temple.
And one ran before to Gazara, and told John that his father and brethren were perished, and he hath sent to slay thee also.
And when he heard, he was sore amazed; and he laid hands on the men that came to destroy him, and slew them; for he perceived that they were seeking to destroy him.
And the rest of the acts of John, and of his wars, and of his valiant deeds which he did, and of the building of the walls which he built, and of his doings,
behold, they are written in the
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Gr.
book of days.
chronicles of his high priesthood, from the time that he was made high priest after his father.
II Maccabees
THE SECOND BOOK OF THE MACCABEES.
2 MACCABEES
2Ma
THE SECOND BOOK OF THE
MACCABEES.
THE brethren, the Jews that are in Jerusalem and they that are in the country of Judaea, send greeting to the brethren, the Jews that are throughout Egypt,
and wish them
good peace:
and may God do good unto you, and remember his covenant with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, his faithful servants;
and give you all a heart to worship him and do his
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Gr.
wills.
pleasure with a great heart and a willing soul;
and open your heart in his law and in his statutes, and make peace,
and hearken to your supplications, and be reconciled with you, and not forsake you in an evil time.
And now we here are praying for you.
In the reign of Demetrius, in the hundred threescore and ninth year, we the Jews have
already
written unto you in the tribulation and in the extremity that hath come upon us in these years, from the time that Jason and his company revolted from the holy land and the kingdom,
and set the
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Or,
porch
gate on fire, and shed innocent blood: and we besought the Lord, and were heard; and we offered sacrifice and meal
offering,
and we lighted the lamps, and we set forth the
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Gr.
loaves
shewbread.
And now
see
that ye keep the days of the feast of tabernacles of the month Chislev.
Written
in the hundred fourscore and eighth year.
THEY that are in Jerusalem and they that are in Judaea and the senate and Judas, unto Aristobulus, king Ptolemy’s teacher, who is also of the stock of the anointed priests, and unto the Jews that are in Egypt, send greeting and health.
Having been saved by God out of great perils, as men arrayed against a king, we thank him greatly.
For himself cast forth into Persia them that arrayed themselves
against us
in the holy city.
For when the prince was come
there,
and the army with him that seemed irresistible, they were cut to pieces in the temple of Nanaea by the treachery of Nanaea’s priests.
For Antiochus, on the pretence that he would marry her, came into the place, he and his
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See ch. viii. 9.
Friends that were with him, that they might take a great part of the treasures in name of a dowry.
And when the priests of Nanaea’s temple had set
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Gr.
them.
the treasures forth, and he was come there with a small company within the wall of the precincts, they shut to the temple when Antiochus was come in:
and opening the secret door of the panelled cieling, they threw stones and
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Gr.
struck down as with a thunderbolt.
struck down the prince, and they hewed
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Or, his company
him and his company
in pieces, and smote off their heads, and cast them to those that were without.
Blessed
be
our God in all things, who gave
for a prey
them that had committed impiety.
Whereas we are now about to keep the purification of the temple in the
month
Chislev, on the five and twentieth day, we thought it necessary to certify you thereof, that
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The Greek text here is corrupt.
ye also may keep a feast of tabernacles, and
a memorial
of the fire
which was given
when Nehemiah offered sacrifices, after that he had builded both the temple and the altar.
For indeed when our fathers were about to be led into the land of Persia, the godly priests of that time took of the fire of the altar, and hid it privily in the hollow of a well that was without water, wherein they made
it
sure, so that the place was unknown to all men.
Now after many years, when it pleased God, Nehemiah, having received a charge from the king of Persia, sent in quest of the fire the descendants of the priests that hid it. When they declared to us that they had found no fire, but thick water,
he commanded them to draw out thereof and bring
to him:
and when
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Gr.
the things of the sacrifices.
Similarily in verses 31, 33, and ch. ii. 10.
the sacrifices had been offered
on the altar,
Nehemiah commanded the priests to sprinkle with the water both the wood and the things laid thereupon.
And when it was done, and some time had passed, and the sun shone out, which before was hid with clouds, there was kindled a great blaze, so that all men marvelled.
And the priests made a prayer while the sacrifice was consuming, both the priests and all
others,
Jonathan leading and the rest answering, as Nehemiah did.
And the prayer was after this manner:
O Lord, Lord God, the Creator of all things, who art terrible and strong and righteous and merciful, who alone art King and gracious,
who alone suppliest
every need,
who alone art righteous and almighty and eternal, thou that savest Israel out of all evil, who madest the fathers
thy
chosen, and didst sanctify them:
accept the sacrifice for all thy people Israel, and guard thine own portion, and consecrate it.
Gather together our Dispersion, set at liberty them that are in bondage among the heathen, look upon them that are despised and abhorred, and let the heathen know that thou art our God.
Torment them that oppress us and in arrogancy shamefully entreat us.
Plant thy people in thy holy place, even as Moses said.
And thereupon the priests sang the hymns.
And as soon as the sacrifice was consumed, then Nehemiah commanded
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Some authorities read
that great stones should inclose the water that was left.
Both the Greek text and the meaning of this verse and the next are uncertain.
to pour
on
great stones the water that was left.
And when this was done, a flame was kindled;
1:32
Or,
but it spent itself, whereas the...shone still.
but when the light from the altar
1:32
Or,
shone back
shone over against it,
all
was consumed.
And when the matter became known, and it was told the king of the Persians, that, in the place where the priests that were led away had hid the fire, there appeared the water, wherewith also Nehemiah and they that were with him purified the sacrifice,
then the king, inclosing
the place,
made it sacred, after he had proved the matter.
And when the king would shew favour to any, he would take
from them
many presents and give them some of
this water.
And Nehemiah and they that were with him called this thing Nephthar, which is by interpretation, Cleansing; but most men call it Nephthai.
It is also found in the records, that Jeremiah the prophet commanded them that were carried away to take of the fire, as hath been signified
above:
and how that the prophet charged them that were carried away, having given them the law, that they should not forget the statutes of the Lord, neither be led astray in their minds, when they saw images of gold and silver, and the adornment thereof.
And with other such words exhorted he them, that the law should not depart from their heart.
And it was
contained
in the writing, that the prophet, being warned of God, commanded that the tabernacle and the ark should follow with him,
2:4
Gr.
and when.
The Greek text here is probably corrupt.
when he went forth into the mountain where Moses went up and beheld the heritage of God.
And Jeremiah came and found
2:5
Gr.
a cavernous chamber.
a chamber in the rock, and there he brought in the tabernacle, and the ark, and the altar of incense; and he made fast the door.
And some of those that followed with him came there that they might mark the way, and could not find it.
But when Jeremiah perceived it, he blamed them, saying, Yea and the place shall be unknown until God
2:7
Gr.
gather together a gathering of the people.
gather the people again together, and mercy come:
and then shall the Lord disclose these things, and the glory of the Lord shall be seen, and the
2:8
Or,
cloud, as...temple. As Moses
cloud.
As also it was shewed with Moses; as also Solomon besought that the place might be consecrated greatly,
and it was also declared that he, having wisdom, offered a sacrifice of dedication, and of the finishing of the temple;
so we would have it now.
As Moses prayed unto the Lord, and fire came down out of heaven and consumed the sacrifice, even so prayed Solomon also, and the fire came down and consumed the burnt offerings;
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See Lev. x. 16 and ix. 24.
(and Moses said, Because the sin offering had not been eaten, it was consumed in like manner
with the rest;)
and Solomon kept the eight days.
And the same things were related
2:13
Or,
also
both in the public archives and in
2:13
Or,
Nehemiah’s records
the records that concern Nehemiah; and how he, founding a library, gathered together the books about the kings and prophets, and the
books
of David, and letters of kings about sacred gifts.
And in like manner Judas also gathered together for us all those
writings
that had been scattered by reason of the war that befell, and they are
still
with us.
If therefore ye have need thereof, send some to fetch them unto you.
Seeing then that we are about to keep the purification, we write unto you; ye will therefore do well if ye keep the days.
Now God, who saved all his people, and restored the heritage to all, and the kingdom, and the priesthood, and the hallowing,
even as he promised through the law,— in God have we hope, that he will quickly have mercy upon us, and gather
us
together out of
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Gr.
the
earth
under heaven.
all the earth unto the holy place: for he delivered us out of great evils, and purified the place.
____________________
Now the things concerning Judas Maccabaeus and his brethren, and the purification of the
2:19
Gr.
greatest.
great temple, and the dedication of the altar,
and further the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes, and Eupator his son,
and the manifestations that came from heaven unto those that vied with one another in manful deeds for the religion of the Jews; so that, being but a few, they
2:21
Gr.
took for a prey.
rescued the whole country, and chased the barbarous multitudes,
and recovered again the temple renowned all the world over, and freed the city, and restored the laws which were like to be overthrown, seeing the Lord became
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Gr.
propitious.
gracious unto them with all forbearance:
these things, I say,
which have been declared by Jason of Cyrene in five books, we will assay to abridge in one work.
For having in view the confused mass of the numbers, and the
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Or, weariness
difficulty which awaiteth them that would enter into the narratives of the history, by reason of the abundance of the matter,
we were careful that they who choose to read may be attracted, and that they who wish well
to our cause
may find it easy to recall
2:25
Or, the past
what we have written,
and that all readers may have profit.
And although to us, who have taken upon us the painful labour of the abridgement, the task is not easy, but
a matter
of sweat and watching
(even as it is no light thing unto him that prepareth a banquet, and seeketh the benefit of others); yet for the sake of the gratitude of the many we will gladly endure the painful labour,
leaving to the historian the exact handling of every particular, and again
2:28
Or,
making no effort
having no strength to
2:28
Or,
enlarge on
fill in the outlines of our abridgement.
For as the masterbuilder of a new house must care for the whole
2:29
Gr.
foundation.
structure, and again he that undertaketh to
2:29
Gr.
decorate in encaustic.
decorate and paint it must seek out the things fit for the adorning thereof; even so I think it is also with us.
To occupy the ground, and to
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Or,
provide a place for discussions
indulge in long discussions, and to be curious in particulars, becometh the first author of the history:
but to strive after brevity of expression, and to avoid a laboured fulness in the treatment, is to be granted to him that would bring a writing into a new form.
Here then let us begin the narration, only adding thus much to that which hath been already
2:32
Or,
spoken of
said; for it is a foolish thing to make a long prologue to the history, and to abridge the history
itself.
WHEN the holy city was inhabited with all peace, and the laws were kept very well, because of the godliness of Onias the high priest, and his hatred of wickedness,
it came to pass that even the kings themselves did honour the place, and glorify the temple with the noblest presents;
insomuch that even Seleucus the king of Asia of his own revenues bare all the costs belonging to the services of the sacrifices.
But one Simon of the tribe of Benjamin, having been made guardian of the temple, fell out with the high priest about the
3:4
Or,
charge of the buildings
Gr.
office of aedile.
ruling of the market in the city.
And when he could not overcome Onias, he gat him to Apollonius
the son
of
3:5
Or,
Thraseas
The Greek text is probably corrupt. Perhaps the true reading is
Apollonius of Tarsus.
Thrasaeus, who at that time was governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia:
and he brought him word how that the treasury in Jerusalem was full of untold sums of money, so that the multitude of the funds was innumerable, and that they did not pertain to the account of the sacrifices, but that it was possible that these should fall under the king’s power.
And when Apollonius met the king, he informed him of the money whereof he had been told; and the
king
appointed Heliodorus, who was his chancellor, and sent him with a commandment to accomplish the removal of the aforesaid money.
So forthwith Heliodorus took his journey, under a colour of visiting the cities of Coelesyria and Phoenicia, but in fact to execute the king’s purpose.
And when he was come to Jerusalem, and had been courteously received by the high priest
3:9
Some authorities read
and of the city.
of the city, he laid before
3:9
Or,
him
them
an account of the information which had been given
him,
and declared wherefore he was come; and he inquired if in truth these things were so.
And the high priest explained to him that there were
in the treasury
deposits of widows and orphans,
and moreover some
money
belonging to Hyrcanus the
son
of Tobias, a man in very high place,
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Or, and
not
such a man
as that impious Simon slanderously alleged
and that the case was
not as that impious Simon falsely alleged; and that in all there were four hundred talents of silver and two hundred of gold;
and that it was altogether impossible that wrong should be done unto them that had put trust in the holiness of the place, and in the majesty and inviolable sanctity of the temple, honoured over all the world.
But
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Some authorities read
the other.
Heliodorus, because of the king’s commandments given him, said that in any case this
money
must be confiscated for the king’s treasury.
So having appointed a day, he entered in to direct the inquiry concerning these matters; and there was no small distress throughout the whole city.
And the priests, prostrating themselves before the altar in their priestly garments, and
looking
toward heaven, called upon him that gave the law concerning deposits, that he should preserve these
treasures
safe for those that had deposited them.
And whosoever saw the mien of the high priest was wounded in mind; for his countenance and the change of his colour betrayed the distress of his soul.
For a terror and a shuddering of the body had come over the man, whereby the pain that was in his heart was plainly shewn to them that looked upon him.
And they that were in the houses rushed flocking out to make a universal supplication, because the place was like to come into contempt.
And the women, girt with sackcloth under their breasts, thronged the streets, and the virgins that were kept in ward ran together, some to the
3:19
Or,
porches
gates, others to the walls, and some looked out through the windows.
And all, stretching forth their hands toward heaven, made their solemn supplication.
Then it would have pitied a man to see the multitude prostrating themselves all mingled together, and the expectation of the high priest in his sore distress.
While therefore they called upon the Almighty Lord to keep the things intrusted
to them
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Gr.
safe with all security.
safe and sure for those that had intrusted them,
Heliodorus went on to execute that which had been decreed.
But when he was already present there with his guards over against the treasury, the Soverign of spirits and of all authority caused a great
3:24
Gr.
manifestation.
apparition, so that all that had presumed to come
in
with him, stricken with dismay at the power of God, fainted and were sore afraid.
For there was seen by them a horse with a terrible rider upon him, and adorned with beautiful trappings, and he rushed fiercely and smote at Heliodorus with his forefeet, and it seemed that he that sat upon the horse had complete armour of gold.
Two other also appeared unto him, young men notable in their strength, and beautiful in their glory, and splendid in their apparel, who stood by him on either side, and scourged him unceasingly, inflicting on him many sore stripes.
And when he had fallen suddenly unto the ground, and great darkness had come over him,
his guards
caught him up and put him into a litter,
and carried him, him that had just now entered with a great train and all his guard into the aforesaid treasury, himself now brought to utter helplessness, manifestly made to recognise the sovereignty of God.
And so, while he, through the working of God, speechless and bereft of all hope and deliverance, lay prostrate,
they blessed the Lord, that made marvellous his own place; and the temple, which a little afore was full of terror and alarm, was filled with joy and gladness after the Almighty Lord appeared.
But quickly certain of Heliodorus’s familiar friends besought Onias to call upon the Most High, and grant life to him who lay quite at the last gasp.
And the high priest, secretly fearing lest the king might come to think that some treachery toward Heliodorus had been perpetrated by the Jews, brought a sacrifice for the deliverance of the man.
But as the high priest was making the propitiation, the same young men appeared again to Heliodorus, arrayed in the same garments; and they stood and said, Give Onias the high priest great thanks, for for his sake the Lord hath granted thee life;
and do thou, since thou hast been scourged from heaven, publish unto all men the sovereign majesty of God. And when they had spoken these words, they vanished out of sight.
So Heliodorus, having offered a sacrifice unto the Lord and vowed
3:35
Gr.
greatest.
great vows unto him that had saved his life, and having graciously received Onias, returned with his host to the king.
And he testified to all men the works of the
3:36
Gr.
greatest.
great God which he had beheld with his eyes.
And when the king asked Heliodorus, what manner of man was fit to be sent yet once again to Jerusalem, he said,
If thou hast any enemy or conspirator against the state, send him thither, and thou shalt receive him back well scourged, if he even escape with his life; because of a truth there is about the place a power of God.
For he that hath his dwelling in heaven himself hath his eyes upon that place, and helpeth it; and them that come to hurt it he smiteth and destroyeth.
And such was the history of Heliodorus and the keeping of the treasury.
But the aforesaid Simon, he who had given information of the money, and
had betrayed
his country, slandered Onias,
saying
that it was he who had incited Heliodorus, and made himself the author of these evils.
And him that was the benefactor of the city, and the guardian of his fellow countrymen, and a zealot for the laws, he dared to call a conspirator against the state.
But when the growing enmity
between them
waxed so great, that even murders were perpetrated through one of
4:3
Gr.
those that had been approved by Simon.
Simon’s trusted followers,
Onias, seeing the
4:4
Or,
severity
danger of the contention, and that
4:4
Compare ver. 21. See also ch. iii. 5. The Greek as commonly read means
Apollonius, as
being
the governor...Phoenicia, did rage, and increase &c.
Apollonius
the son
of Menestheus, the governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia, was increasing Simon’s malice,
betook himself to the king, not to be an accuser of his fellow-citizens, but looking to the good of all the
4:5
Gr.
multitude.
people, both public and private;
for he saw that without the king’s providence it was impossible for the state to obtain peace any more, and that Simon would not cease from his madness.
But when Seleucus was deceased, and Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes, succeeded to the kingdom, Jason the brother of Onias supplanted
his brother
in the high priesthood,
having promised unto the king at an audience three hundred and threescore talents of silver, and
out
of another fund eighty talents;
and beside this, he undertook to assign a hundred and fifty more, if it might be allowed him
4:9
Gr.
through his.
through the king’s authority to set him up a
Greek
place of exercise and
form
a body of youths
to be trained therein,
and to register the inhabitants of Jerusalem as
citizens
of Antioch.
And when the king had given assent, and he had gotten possession of the office, he forthwith brought over them of his own race to the Greek fashion.
And setting aside the royal ordinances of special favour to the Jews, granted by the means of John the father of Eupolemus, who went on the ambassage to the Romans for friendship and alliance, and seeking to overthrow the lawful modes of life, he brought in new customs forbidden by the law:
for he eagerly established a
Greek
place of exercise under the citadel itself; and caused the noblest of the young men to wear the
Greek
cap.
And thus there was an extreme of Greek fashions, and an advance of an alien religion, by reason of the exceeding profaneness of Jason, that ungodly man and no high priest;
so that the priests had no more any zeal for the services of the altar: but despising the sanctuary, and neglecting the sacrifices, they hastened to
4:14
Or,
take part in the unlawful provision for the palaestra
enjoy that which was unlawfully provided in the palaestra, after the summons
4:14
Or,
to
the game of
the discus
of the discus;
making of no account the honours of their fathers, and thinking the glories of the Greeks best of all.
By reason whereof sore calamity beset them; and the men whose ways of living they earnestly followed, and unto whom they desired to be made like in all things, these they had to be their enemies and to punish them.
For it is not a light thing to do impiously against the laws of God: but
4:17
Or,
this the due season
of requital
will make plain
these things the time following shall declare.
Now when certain games that came every fifth year were kept at Tyre, and the king was present,
the vile Jason sent sacred envoys,
4:19
See ver. 9.
as being Antiochians of Jerusalem, bearing three hundred drachmas of silver to the sacrifice of Hercules, which even the bearers thereof thought not right to use for
any
sacrifice, because it was not fit, but to
4:19
Or,
reserve for
expend on another charge.
And though in the purpose of the sender this
money was
for the sacrifice of Hercules, yet on account of
4:20
Some authorities read
the bearers.
present circumstances it went to the equipment of the galleys.
Now when Apollonius the
son
of Menestheus was sent into Egypt for the
4:21
The exact meaning of the Greek word is uncertain.
enthronement of
Ptolemy
Philometor as king, Antiochus, learning that
Ptolemy
had shewn himself ill affected toward the state, took thought for the security of his realm; wherefore, going
by sea
to Joppa, he travelled on to Jerusalem.
And being magnificently received by Jason and the city, he was brought in with torches and shoutings. This done, he afterward led his army down into Phoenicia.
Now after a space of three years Jason sent Menelaus, the aforesaid Simon’s brother, to bear the money unto the king, and to
4:23
Or,
convey
to him
reports
make reports concerning some necessary matters.
But he being commended to the king, and
4:24
The Greek text of this verse is uncertain.
having glorified
4:24
Or,
him
himself
4:24
Or,
by
flattering
the dignity of his authority
by the display of his authority, got the high priesthood for himself, outbidding Jason by three hundred talents of silver.
And having received the royal mandates he came
to Jerusalem,
bringing nothing worthy the high priesthood, but having the passion of a cruel tyrant, and the rage of a savage beast.
And whereas Jason, who had supplanted his own brother, was supplanted by another and driven as a fugitive into the country of the Ammonites,
Menelaus had possession of the office: but of the money that had been promised to the king nothing
4:27
Gr.
was in due order.
was duly paid, and that though Sostratus the governor of the citadel demanded it
(for unto him appertained the gathering of the revenues); for which cause they were both called by the king to his presence.
And Menelaus left his own brother Lysimachus for his
4:29
Gr.
successor.
deputy in the high priesthood; and Sostratus
left
Crates, who was over the Cyprians.
Now while such was the state of things, it came to pass that they of Tarsus and Mallus made insurrection, because they were to be given as a present to Antiochis, the king’s concubine.
The king therefore came
to Cilicia
in all haste to settle matters, leaving for his
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Gr.
successor.
deputy Andronicus, a man of high rank.
And Menelaus, supposing that he had gotten a favourable opportunity, presented to Andronicus certain vessels of gold belonging to the temple, which he had stolen: other
vessels
also he had already sold into Tyre and the cities round about.
And when Onias had sure knowledge
of this,
he sharply reproved him, having withdrawn himself into a sanctuary at Daphne, that lieth by Antioch.
Wherefore Menelaus, taking Andronicus apart, prayed him
4:34
Or,
to get Onias into his hands
to kill Onias. And coming to Onias, and
4:34
The Greek text of this sentence is probably corrupt.
being persuaded to use treachery, and being received as a friend,
Andronicus
gave him his right hand with oaths
of fidelity,
and, though he was suspected
by him, so
persuaded him to come forth of the sanctuary; and forthwith he
4:34
Or,
imprisoned him
Gr.
shut him off.
despatched him without regard of justice.
For the which cause not only Jews, but many also of the other nations, had indignation and displeasure at the unjust murder of the man.
And when the king was come back again from the places in Cilicia, the Jews that were
4:36
Or,
in the several cities
in the city pleaded before
him against Andronicus
(the Greeks also joining with them in hatred of the wickedness), urging that Onias had been wrongfully slain.
Antiochus therefore was heartily sorry, and was moved to pity, and wept, because of the sober and well ordered life of him that was dead;
and being inflamed with passion, forthwith he stripped off Andronicus’s purple robe, and
4:38
Or,
rent his
rent off his under garments, and when he had led him round through the whole city unto that very place where he had committed impiety against Onias, there he put the murderer out of the way, the Lord rendering to him the punishment he had deserved.
Now when many sacrileges had been committed in the city by Lysimachus with the consent of Menelaus, and when the bruit thereof was spread abroad outside, the people gathered themselves together against Lysimachus, after many vessels of gold had been already dispersed.
And when the multitudes were rising against
him,
and were filled with anger, Lysimachus armed about three thousand men, and with unrighteous violence began
the conflict,
one Hauran, a man far gone in years and no less also in madness, leading
the attack.
But when they perceived the assault of Lysimachus, some caught up stones, others logs of wood, and some took handfuls of the ashes that lay near, and they flung them all pell-mell upon Lysimachus and them that were with him;
by reason of which they wounded many of them, and some they struck to the ground, and all
of them
they forced to flee, but the author of the sacrilege himself they killed beside the treasury.
But touching these matters there was an accusation laid against Menelaus.
And when the king was come to Tyre, the three men that were sent by the senate pleaded the cause before him.
But Menelaus, seeing himself now defeated, promised much money to Ptolemy the
son
of Dorymenes, that he might win over the king.
Whereupon Ptolemy taking the king aside into a cloister, as it were to take the air, brought him to be of another mind:
and him that was the cause of all the evil, Menelaus, he discharged from the accusations; but these hapless men, who, if they had pleaded even before Scythians, would have been discharged uncondemned, them he sentenced to death.
Soon then did they that were spokesmen for the city and the families
of Israel
and the holy vessels suffer that unrighteous penalty.
For which cause even certain Tyrians, moved with hatred of the wickedness, provided magnificently for their burial.
But Menelaus through the covetous dealings of them that were in power remained still in his office,
4:50
Or,
growing in
cleaving to wickedness,
4:50
Gr.
established as a.
as a great conspirator against his fellow-citizens.
Now about this time Antiochus made his second inroad into Egypt.
And it
so
befell that throughout all the city, for the space of almost forty days, there appeared in the midst of the sky horsemen in swift motion, wearing robes inwrought with gold and
carrying
spears, equipped in troops for battle;
and drawing of swords; and
on the other side
squadrons of horse in array; and encounters and
5:3
Or,
charges
pursuits of both
armies;
and shaking of shields, and multitudes of lances, and casting of darts, and flashing of golden trappings, and girding on of all sorts of armour.
Wherefore all men besought that the
5:4
Gr.
manifestation.
vision might have been given for good.
But when a false rumour had arisen that Antiochus was deceased, Jason took not less than a thousand men, and suddenly
5:5
Gr.
perpetrated.
made an assault upon the city; and they that were upon the wall being routed, and the city being now at length well nigh taken, Menelaus took refuge in the citadel.
But Jason slaughtered his own citizens without mercy, not considering that good success against kinsmen is the greatest ill success, but supposing himself to be setting up trophies over enemies, and not over fellow-countrymen.
The office
however
he did not get, but, receiving shame as the end of his conspiracy, he passed again a fugitive into the country of the Ammonites.
At the last therefore he met with a miserable end: having been
5:8
The Greek text here is uncertain.
shut up at the court of Aretas the prince of the Arabians, fleeing from city to city, pursued of all men, hated as an apostate from the laws, and held in abomination as the butcher of his country and his fellow-citizens, he was cast forth into Egypt;
and he that had driven many from their own country into strange lands perished
himself
in a strange land, having crossed the sea to the Lacedaemonians, as thinking to find shelter
there
because they were
5:9
See 1 Macc. xii. 7.
near of kin;
and he that had cast out a multitude unburied had none to mourn for him, nor had he any funeral at all, or place in the sepulchre of his fathers.
Now when tidings came to the king concerning that which was done, he thought that Judaea was in revolt; whereupon setting out from Egypt in a furious mind, he took the city by force of arms,
and commanded his soldiers to cut down without mercy such as came in their way, and to slay such as went up upon the houses;
and there was killing of young and old, making away of boys, women, and children, slaying of virgins and infants.
And in all the three days
of the slaughter
there were destroyed fourscore thousand,
whereof
forty thousand
were slain
in close combat, and no fewer were sold than slain.
But not content with this he presumed to enter into the most holy temple of all the earth, having Menelaus for his guide (him that had proved himself a traitor both to the laws and to his country),
even taking the sacred vessels with his polluted hands, and dragging down with his profane hands the offerings that had been dedicated by other kings to the augmentation and glory and honour of the place.
And Antiochus was lifted up in mind, not seeing that because of the sins of them that dwelt in the city the Sovereign Lord had been provoked to anger a little while, and therefore his eye was
then
turned away from the place.
But had it not so been that they were already holden by many sins, this man, even as Heliodorus who was sent by Seleucus the king to view the treasury, would, so soon as he pressed forward, have been scourged and turned back from his daring deed.
Howbeit the Lord did not choose the nation for the place’s sake, but the place for the nation’s sake.
Wherefore also the place itself, having partaken in the calamities that befell the nation, did afterward share in
its
benefits; and the
place
which was forsaken in the wrath of the Almighty was, at the reconciliation of the great Sovereign, restored again with all glory.
As for Antiochus, when he had carried away out of the temple a thousand and eight hundred talents, he departed in all haste unto Antioch, weening in his arrogancy to make the land navigable and the sea passable by foot, because his heart was lifted up.
And moreover he left governors to afflict the race: at Jerusalem, Philip, by race a Phrygian, and in character more barbarous than him that set him there;
and at Gerizim, Andronicus; and besides these, Menelaus, who worse than all the rest exalted himself against his fellow-citizens. And having a malicious mind
5:23
Some authorities read
toward the Jews, he sent.
The Greek text of this sentence is uncertain.
toward the Jews
5:23
Compare ch. iv. 9, 19; ix. 19.
whom he had made
his citizens,
he sent that
5:24
Gr.
mysarch,
which also may mean
ruler of the Mysians.
lord of pollutions Apollonius with an army of two and twenty thousand, commanding him to slay all those that were of full age, and to sell the women and the younger men.
And he coming to Jerusalem, and playing the man of peace, waited till the holy day of the sabbath, and finding the Jews at rest from work, he commanded his men to parade in arms.
And he put to the sword all them that came forth to the spectacle; and running into the city with the armed men he slew great multitudes.
But Judas, who is also
called
Maccabaeus, with nine others or thereabout, withdrew himself, and with his company kept himself alive in the mountains after the manner of wild beasts; and they continued feeding on
5:27
Gr.
the grassy food.
such poor herbs as grew there, that they might not be partakers of the
threatened
pollution.
And not long after this the king sent forth
6:1
Or,
Geron an Athenian
an old man of Athens to compel the Jews to depart from the laws of their fathers, and not to live after the laws of God;
and also to pollute the sanctuary in Jerusalem, and to call it by the name of
6:2
Gr.
Zeus.
Jupiter Olympius, and
to call
the
sanctuary
in Gerizim by the name of
6:2
Gr.
Zeus.
Jupiter the Protector of strangers, even as they
6:2
Or,
did
were that dwelt in the place.
But sore and utterly grievous was the visitation of this evil.
For the temple was filled with riot and revellings by the heathen, who
6:4
Or,
idled with their fellows
dallied with harlots, and had to do with women within the sacred precincts, and moreover brought inside things that were not befitting;
and
6:5
Or,
the altar
the place of sacrifice was filled with those abominable things which had been prohibited by the laws.
And a man could neither keep the sabbath, nor observe the feasts of the fathers, nor so much as confess himself to be a Jew.
And on the day of the king’s birth every month they were led along with bitter constraint to eat of the sacrifices; and when the
6:7
Gr.
feast of Dionysia.
feast of Bacchus came, they were compelled to go in procession in honour of
6:7
Gr.
Dionysus.
Bacchus, wearing wreaths of ivy.
And there went out a decree to the neighbouring Greek cities, by the suggestion of Ptolemy, that they should observe the same conduct against the Jews, and should make them eat of the sacrifices;
and that they should slay such as did not choose to go over to the Greek rites. So the present misery was for all to see:
for two women were brought up for having circumcised their children; and these, when they had led them publicly round about the city, with the babes hung from their breasts, they cast down headlong from the wall.
And others, that had run together into the caves near by to keep the seventh day secretly, being betrayed to Philip were all burnt together, because they scrupled to defend themselves, from regard to the honour of that most solemn day.
I beseech therefore those that read this book, that they be not discouraged because of the calamities, but account that these punishments were not for the destruction, but for the chastening of our race.
For indeed that those who act impiously be not let alone any long time, but straightway meet with retribution, is a sign of great beneficence.
For in the case of the other nations the Sovereign Lord doth with longsuffering forbear, until that he punish them when they have attained unto the full measure of
their
sins; but not so judged he as touching us,
that he may not take vengeance on us afterward,
6:15
Or,
when our sins be come to their height
when we be come unto the
6:15
Gr.
end.
height of our sins.
Wherefore he never withdraweth his mercy from us; but though he chasteneth with calamity, yet doth he not forsake his own people.
Howbeit let this that we have spoken suffice to put
you
in remembrance; but after
these
few words we must come to the narrative.
Eleazar, one of the principal scribes, a man already well stricken in years, and of a noble countenance, was compelled to open his mouth to eat swine’s flesh.
But he, welcoming death with renown rather than life with pollution, advanced of his own accord to the instrument of torture, but first spat forth
the flesh,
coming forward
as men ought to come that are resolute to repel such things as not
even
for the natural love of life is it lawful to taste.
But they that had the charge of that forbidden sacrificial feast took the man aside, for the acquaintance which of old times they had with him, and privately besought him to bring flesh of his own providing, such as was befitting for him to use, and to make as if he did eat of the flesh from the sacrifice, as had been commanded by the king;
that by so doing he might be delivered from death, and for his ancient friendship with them might be treated kindly.
But he, having formed a high resolve, and one that became his years, and the dignity of old age, and the gray hairs
6:23
The Greek text appears to be corrupt.
which he had reached with honour, and his excellent
6:23
Some authorities read
manner of life.
education from a child,
6:23
Or,
but yet more
or rather
that became
the holy
6:23
Gr.
legislation.
laws of God’s ordaining, declared his mind accordingly, bidding them quickly send him unto Hades.
For it becometh not our years to dissemble,
said he,
that
through this
many of the young should suppose that Eleazar, the man of fourscore years and ten, had gone over unto an alien religion;
and
so
they, by reason of my dissimulation, and for the sake of this brief and momentary life, should be led astray because of me,
6:25
Or,
while I shall get
and
thus
I get to myself a pollution and a stain of mine old age.
For even if for the present time I shall remove from me the punishment of men, yet shall I not escape the hands of the Almighty, either living or dead.
Wherefore, by manfully parting with my life now, I will shew myself worthy of mine old age,
and
6:28
Gr.
one that hath left behind.
leave behind a noble ensample to the young to die willingly and nobly a glorious death for the reverend and holy laws. And when he had said these words, he went straightway to the instrument of torture.
6:29
The Greek text of this verse is uncertain.
And when they changed the good will they bare him a little before into ill will, because
6:29
Gr.
the aforesaid words were.
these words of his were, as they thought, sheer madness,
and when he was at the point to die with the
6:30
Or,
blows
stripes, he groaned aloud and said, To the Lord, that hath the holy knowledge, it is manifest that, whereas I might have been delivered from death, I endure sore pains in my body by being scourged; but in soul I gladly suffer these things for my fear of him.
So this man also died after this manner, leaving his death for an ensample of nobleness and a memorial of virtue, not only to the young but also to the great body of his nation.
And it came to pass that seven brethren also with their mother were at the king’s command taken and shamefully handled with scourges and cords, to compel them to taste of the abominable swine’s flesh.
But one of them made himself the spokesman and said, What wouldest thou ask and learn of us? for we are ready to die rather than transgress the laws of our fathers.
And the king fell into a rage, and commanded to heat pans and caldrons:
and when these forthwith were heated, he commanded to cut out the tongue of him that had been their spokesman, and to scalp him, and to cut off his extremities, the rest of his brethren and his mother looking on.
And when he was utterly
7:5
Gr.
useless.
maimed,
the king
commanded to bring him to the fire, being yet alive, and to fry him in the pan. And as the vapour of the pan spread far, they and their mother also exhorted one another to die nobly, saying thus:
The Lord God beholdeth, and in truth is
7:6
Or,
comforted in
intreated for us, as Moses declared in
7:6
See Deut. xxxi. 21 and xxxii. 36.
his song, which witnesseth against
the people
to their faces, saying, And he shall be
7:6
Or,
comforted in
intreated for his servants.
And when the first had died after this manner, they brought the second to the mocking; and they pulled off the skin of his head with the hair and asked him, Wilt thou eat, before thy body be punished in every limb?
But he answered in the language of his fathers and said to them, No. Wherefore he also underwent the next torture in succession, as the first had done.
And when he was at the last gasp, he said, Thou, miscreant, dost release us out of this present life, but the King of the world shall raise up us, who have died for his laws, unto an eternal renewal of life.
And after him was the third made a mocking-stock. And when he was required, he quickly put out his tongue, and stretched forth his hands courageously,
and nobly said, From heaven I possess these; and for his laws’ sake I contemn these; and from him I hope to receive these back again:
insomuch that the king himself and they that were with him were astonished at the young man’s soul, for that he nothing regarded the pains.
And when he too was dead, they shamefully handled and tortured the fourth in like manner.
And being come near unto death he said thus: It is good to die at the hands of men and look for the hopes which are
given
by God, that we shall be raised up again by him; for as for thee, thou shalt have no resurrection unto life.
And next after him they brought the fifth, and shamefully handled him.
But he looked toward
7:16
Gr.
him.
the king and said, Because thou hast authority among men, though thou art
thyself
corruptible, thou doest what thou wilt; yet think not that our race hath been forsaken of God;
but hold thou on thy way, and behold his sovereign majesty, how it will torture thee and thy seed.
And after him they brought the sixth. And when he was at the point to die he said, Be not vainly deceived, for we suffer these things for our own doings, as sinning against our own God: marvellous things are come to pass;
but think not thou that thou shalt be unpunished, having assayed to fight against God.
But above all was the mother marvellous and worthy of honourable memory; for when she looked on seven sons perishing within the space of one day, she bare
the sight
with a good courage for the hopes
that she had set
on the Lord.
And she exhorted each one of them in the language of their fathers, filled with a noble temper and stirring up her womanish thought with manly passion, saying unto them,
I know not how ye came into my womb, neither was it I that bestowed on you your
7:22
Or,
breath
spirit and your life, and it was not I that brought into order the first elements of each one of you.
Therefore the Creator of the world, who fashioned the
7:23
Or,
first origin
generation of man and devised the
7:23
Or,
first origin
generation of all things, in mercy giveth back to you again both your
7:23
Or,
breath
spirit and your life, as ye now contemn your own selves for his laws’ sake.
But Antiochus, thinking himself to be despised, and suspecting the reproachful voice, whilst the youngest was yet alive did not only make his appeal
to him
by words, but also at the same time promised with oaths that he would enrich him and
7:24
Gr.
make him one that is counted happy.
raise him to high estate, if he would turn from the
customs
of his fathers, and that he would take him for his
7:24
See ch. viii. 9.
Friend and intrust him with affairs.
But when the young man would in no wise give heed, the king called unto him his mother, and exhorted her that she would counsel the lad to save himself.
And when he had exhorted her with many words, she undertook to persuade her son.
But bending toward him, laughing the cruel tyrant to scorn, she spoke thus in the language of her fathers: My son, have pity upon me that carried thee nine months in my womb, and gave thee suck three years, and nourished and brought thee up unto this age, and sustained thee.
I beseech thee, my child, to lift thine eyes unto the heaven and the earth, and to see all things that are therein, and thus to recognise that God made them not of things that were, and
that
the race of men in this wise cometh into being.
Fear not this butcher, but, proving thyself worthy of thy brethren, accept thy death, that in the mercy
of God
I may receive thee again with thy brethren.
But before she had yet ended speaking, the young man said, Whom wait ye for? I obey not the commandment of the king, but I hearken to the commandment of the law that was given to our fathers through Moses.
But thou, that hast devised all manner of evil against the Hebrews, shalt in no wise escape the hands of God.
For we are suffering because of our own sins;
and if for rebuke and chastening our living Lord hath been angered a little while, yet shall he again be reconciled with his own servants.
But thou, O unholy man and of all most vile, be not vainly lifted up in thy wild pride with uncertain hopes, raising thy hand against the heavenly children;
For not yet hast thou escaped the judgement of the Almighty God that seeth
all things.
For these our brethren, having endured a
7:36
Gr.
short pain of ever-flowing life.
short pain that bringeth everlasting life, have now
7:36
Gr.
fallen.
By the omission of one Greek letter the words would signify
having endured a short pain, have now drunk of ever-flowing life under God’s covenant.
died under God’s covenant; But thou, through the judgement of God, shalt receive in just measure the penalties of thine arrogancy.
But I, as my brethren, give up both body and soul for the laws of our fathers, calling upon God that he may speedily become
7:37
Gr.
propitious.
gracious to the nation; and that thou amidst trials and plagues mayest confess that he alone is God;
and that in me and my brethren
7:38
Some authorities read
may be stayed.
thou mayest stay the wrath of the Almighty, which hath been justly brought upon our whole race.
But the king, falling into a rage, handled him worse than all the rest, being exasperated at his mocking.
So he also died pure
from pollution,
putting his whole trust in the Lord.
And last of all after her sons the mother died.
Let it then suffice to have said thus much concerning the
enforcement of
sacrificial feasts and the
king’s
exceeding barbarities.
But Judas, who is also
called
Maccabaeus, and they that were with him, making their way privily into the villages, called unto them their kinsfolk; and taking unto them such as had continued in the Jews’ religion, gathered together as many as six thousand.
And they called upon the Lord,
beseeching him
to look upon the people that was oppressed by all; and to have compassion on the sanctuary also that had been profaned by the ungodly men;
and to have pity on the city also that was suffering ruin and ready to be made even with the ground; and to hearken to the blood that cried unto him;
and to remember also the lawless
8:4
Gr.
destruction. slaughter of the innocent infants, and
8:4
Gr.
concerning the blasphemies.
the blasphemies that had been committed against his name; and to shew his hatred of wickedness.
And when Maccabaeus had trained his men for service, the heathen at once found him irresistible, for that the wrath of the Lord was turned into pity.
8:6
The Greek text of verses 6 and 7 is uncertain.
And coming unawares he set fire to cities and villages. And in winning back the most important positions, putting to flight no small number of the enemies,
he specially took advantage of the nights for such assaults. And his courage was loudly talked of everywhere.
But when Philip saw the man gaining ground by little and little, and increasing more and more in his prosperity, he wrote unto Ptolemy, the governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia, that he should support the king’s cause.
And
Ptolemy
quickly appointed Nicanor the
son
of Patroclus, one of the
king’s
8:9
See 1 Macc. x. 65. Compare ch. i. 14; vii. 24; x. 13; xiv. 11; 1 Macc. ii. 18.
Chief Friends, and sent him, in command of no fewer than twenty thousand of all nations, to destroy the whole race of Judaea; and with him he joined Gorgias also, a captain and one that had experience in matters of war.
And Nicanor
8:10
Or,
resolved
undertook by
the sale of
the captive Jews to make up for the king the tribute of two thousand talents which he was to pay to the Romans.
And immediately he sent unto the cities upon the sea coast, inviting them to buy Jewish
8:11
Gr.
bodies.
slaves, promising to allow fourscore and ten
8:11
Gr.
bodies.
slaves for a talent, not expecting the judgement that was to follow upon him from the Almighty.
But tidings came to Judas concerning the inroad of Nicanor; and when he communicated to them that were with him the presence of the army,
they that were cowardly and distrustful of the judgement of God
8:13
The Greek text here is uncertain.
ran away and left the country.
And others sold all that was left over to them, and withal besought the Lord to deliver them that had been sold
as slaves
by the impious Nicanor or ever he met them;
and
this,
if not for their own sakes, yet for the covenants made with their fathers, and because he had called them by his reverend and glorious name.
And Maccabaeus gathered his men together, six thousand in number, and exhorted them not to be stricken with dismay at the enemy, nor to fear the great multitude of the heathen who came wrongfully against them; but to contend nobly,
setting before their eyes the outrage that had been lawlessly perpetrated upon the holy place, and the shameful handling of the city that had been turned to mockery, and further the overthrow of the mode of life received from their ancestors.
For they, said he, trust to arms, and withal to deeds of daring; but we trust on the almighty God, since he is able at a beck to cast down them that are coming against us, and even the whole world.
And moreover he recounted unto them the help given from time to time in the days of their ancestors, both the
help given
in the days of Sennacherib, how that a hundred fourscore and five thousand perished,
and the
help given
in the land of Babylon, even the battle that was fought against the
8:20
Gr.
Galatians.
Gauls, how that they came to the engagement eight thousand in all, with four thousand Macedonians,
and how that,
the Macedonians being hard pressed, the
8:20
Some authorities read
eight.
six thousand destroyed the hundred and twenty thousand, because of the succour which they had from heaven, and took great booty.
And when he had with these words made them of good courage, and ready to die for the laws and their country, he divided his army into four parts;
8:22
Gr.
appointing his brethren also leaders.
appointing his brethren to be with himself leaders of the several bands,
to wit,
Simon and Joseph and Jonathan, giving each the command of fifteen hundred men,
and moreover Eleazer also:
then,
having read aloud the sacred book, and having given as watchword, THE HELP OF GOD, leading the first band himself, he joined battle with Nicanor.
And, since the Almighty fought on their side, they slew of the enemy above nine thousand, and wounded and
8:24
Gr.
disabled in their limbs.
disabled the more part of Nicanor’s army, and compelled all to flee:
and they took the money of those that had come there to buy them. And after they had pursued them for some
8:25
Or,
while
distance, they returned, being constrained by the time of the day;
for it was the day before the sabbath, and for this cause they made no effort to chase them far.
8:27
The exact meaning of this clause is uncertain.
And when they had gathered
8:27
Gr.
their arms...the spoils of the enemy.
the arms of the enemy together, and had stripped off their spoils, they occupied themselves about the sabbath, blessing and thanking the Lord exceedingly, who had saved them unto this day, for that he had caused a beginning of mercy to distil upon them.
And after the sabbath, when they had given of the spoils to the
8:28
Or,
wounded
Gr.
shamefully handled.
maimed, and to the widows and orphans, the residue they distributed among themselves and their children.
And when they had accomplished these things, and had made a common supplication, they besought the merciful Lord to be wholly reconciled with his servants.
And having had an encounter with the forces of Timotheus and Bacchides, they killed above twenty thousand of them, and made themselves masters of strongholds exceeding high, and divided very much plunder, giving the
8:30
Or,
wounded
Gr.
shamefully handled.
maimed and orphans and widows, and moreover the aged also, an equal share with themselves.
8:31
The exact meaning of this clause is uncertain.
And when they had gathered the arms
8:31
Gr.
of them.
of the enemy together, they stored them all up carefully in the most important positions, and the residue of the spoils they carried to Jerusalem.
And they killed the
8:32
That is, probably, the captain of an irregular auxiliary force. Some write
Phylarches,
as a proper name.
phylarch of Timotheus’s forces, a most unholy man, and one who had done the Jews much hurt.
8:33
The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
And as they kept the feast of victory in the
8:33
Or,
country
city of their fathers, they burned those that had set the sacred
8:33
Or,
porches
gates on fire,
and among them
Callisthenes, who had fled into
8:33
Or,
a solitary hut
an outhouse; and
so
they received the meet reward of their impiety.
And the thrice-accursed Nicanor, who had brought the thousand merchants to buy the Jews
for slaves,
being through the help of the Lord humbled by them who in his eyes were held to be of least account, put off his glorious apparel, and
passing
through the midland,
8:35
Gr.
having made himself solitary.
shunning all company like a fugitive slave, arrived at Antioch,
8:35
Or,
having won the greatest possible favour by reason of the destruction of his host
having,
as he thought,
had the greatest possible good fortune, though his host was destroyed.
And he that had taken upon him to make tribute sure for the Romans by the captivity of the men of Jerusalem published abroad that the Jews had One who fought for them, and that
8:36
Or,
because of this
their
way of life
Gr.
because of this manner.
because this was so the Jews were invulnerable, because they followed the laws ordained by him.
Now about that time it befell that Antiochus had returned
9:1
Or,
with dishonour
in disorder from the region of Persia.
For he had entered into the city called Persepolis, and he assayed to rob
9:2
Or,
temples
a temple and to hold down the city. Whereupon there was an onset of the multitudes, and
9:2
Or, the people of the country
turned
Antiochus and his men
turned to make defence with arms; and it came to pass that Antiochus was put to flight by the people of the country and broke up his camp with disgrace.
And while he was at Ecbatana, news was brought him what had happened unto Nicanor and the forces of Timotheus.
And being lifted up
9:4
Or,
in his spirit
by his passion he thought to make the Jews suffer even for the evil-doing of those that had put him to rout. Wherefore, the judgement from heaven even now accompanying him, he gave order to his charioteer to drive without ceasing and despatch the journey; for thus he arrogantly spake: I will make Jerusalem a common graveyard of Jews, when I come there.
But the All-seeing Lord, the God of Israel, smote him with a
9:5
Gr.
remediless.
fatal and invisible stroke; and as soon as he had ceased speaking this word, an incurable pain of the bowels seized him, and bitter torments of the inner parts;
and that most justly, for he had tormented other men’s bowels with many and strange sufferings.
But he in no wise ceased from his rude insolence; nay, still more was he filled with arrogancy, breathing fire in his passion against the Jews, and commanding to haste the journey. But it came to pass moreover that he fell from his chariot as it rushed along, and having a grievous fall was racked in all the members of his body.
And he that but now supposed himself to have the waves of the sea at his bidding, so vainglorious was he beyond the condition of a man, and that thought to weigh the heights of the mountains in a balance, was now brought to the ground and carried in a litter,
9:8
Or,
shewing manifestly unto all the power of God
shewing unto all that the power was manifestly God’s;
so that out of the body of the impious man worms swarmed, and while he was still living in anguish and pains, his flesh fell off, and by reason of the stench all the army turned with loathing from his corruption.
And the man that a little afore supposed himself to touch the stars of heaven, no one could endure to carry for his intolerable stench.
Hereupon therefore he began in great part to cease from his arrogancy, being broken
in spirit,
and to come to knowledge under the scourge of God, his pains increasing every moment.
And when he himself could not abide his own smell, he said these words: It is right to be subject unto God, and that one who is mortal should not
9:12
Some authorities read
be minded as
if
equal to God.
be minded arrogantly.
And the vile man vowed unto the sovereign Lord, who now no more would have pity upon him, saying on this wise:
that the holy city, to the which he was going in haste, to lay it even with the ground and to
9:14
Gr.
build.
make it a common graveyard, he would declare free;
and as touching the Jews, whom he had decided not even to count worthy of burial, but to cast them out to the beasts with their infants, for the birds to devour, he would make them all equal to citizens of Athens;
and the holy sanctuary, which before he had spoiled, he would adorn with goodliest offerings, and would restore all the sacred vessels many times multiplied, and out of his own revenues would defray the charges that were required for the sacrifices;
and, beside all this, that he would become a Jew, and would visit every inhabited place, publishing abroad the might of God.
But when his sufferings did in no wise cease, for the judgement of God had come upon him in righteousness, having given up all hope of himself, he wrote unto the Jews the letter written below, having the nature of a supplication, to this effect:
To the worthy Jews, his fellow-citizens, Antiochus, king and general, wisheth much joy and health and prosperity.
9:20
Or,
Ye fare well, and your children; and your affairs are to your mind.
The Greek text in verses 20 and 21 is uncertain.
May ye and your children fare well; and your affairs shall be to your mind. Having my hope in heaven,
I remembered with affection your honour and good will
toward me.
Returning out of the region of Persia, and being taken with a noisome sickness, I deemed it necessary to take thought for the common safety of all,
not despairing of myself, but having great hope to escape from the sickness.
But considering that my father also, at what time he led an army into the upper country, appointed his successor,
to the end that, if anything fell out contrary to expectation, or if any unwelcome tidings were brought, they
that remained
in the country, knowing to whom the state had been left, might not be troubled;
and, beside all this, observing how that the princes that are borderers and neighbours unto my kingdom watch opportunities, and look for the future event, I have appointed my son Antiochus
to be
king, whom I often committed and commended to most of you, when I was hastening unto the upper provinces; and I have written to him what is written below.
I exhort you therefore and beseech you, having in your remembrance the benefits done to you in common and severally, to preserve each of you your present good will toward me and my son.
For I am persuaded that he in gentleness and kindness will follow my purpose and treat you with indulgence.
So the murderer and blasphemer, having endured the sorest sufferings, even as he had dealt with other men, ended his life among the mountains by a most piteous fate in a strange land.
And Philip his foster-brother conveyed the body
home;
and then, fearing the son of Antiochus, he betook himself to Ptolemy Philometor in Egypt.
And Maccabaeus and they that were with him, the Lord leading them on, recovered the temple and the city;
and they pulled down the altars that had been built in the marketplace by the aliens, and also
the walls of
sacred inclosures.
And having cleansed the sanctuary they made another altar of sacrifice; and
10:3
Gr.
firing.
striking stones and taking fire out of them, they offered sacrifices, after
they had ceased for
two years, and
burned
incense, and
lighted
lamps, and set forth the shewbread.
And when they had done these things, they fell prostrate and besought the Lord that they might fall no more into such evils; but that, if ever they should sin, they might be chastened by him with forbearance, and not be delivered unto blaspheming and barbarous heathen.
Now on the same day that the sanctuary was profaned by aliens, upon that very day did it come to pass that the cleansing of the sanctuary was made, even on the five and twentieth day of the same month, which is Chislev.
And they kept eight days with gladness in the manner
of the feast
of tabernacles, remembering how that
10:6
Or,
not long afore they kept the feast of tabernacles by wandering
not long afore, during the feast of tabernacles, they were wandering in the mountains and in the caves after the manner of wild beasts.
Wherefore bearing wands wreathed with leaves, and fair boughs, and palms also, they offered up hymns of thanksgiving to him that had prosperously brought to pass the cleansing of his own place.
They ordained also with a common statute and decree, for all the nation of the Jews, that they should keep these days every year.
And
10:9
Gr.
such were the
events
of the end
such was the end of Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes.
But now will we declare what came to pass under Antiochus
named
10:10
That is,
son of a good father.
Eupator, who proved himself a
true
son of that ungodly man, and will gather up briefly the
10:10
Or,
chief
successive evils of the wars.
For this man, when he succeeded to the kingdom, appointed one Lysias
to be
chancellor, and supreme governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia.
For Ptolemy that was called Macron, setting an example of observing justice toward the Jews because of the wrong that had been done unto them, endeavoured to
10:12
Or,
settle his relations with
conduct his dealings with them on peaceful terms.
Whereupon being accused by the
king’s
10:13
See ch. viii. 9.
Friends before Eupator, and hearing himself called traitor at every turn, because he had abandoned Cyprus which Philometor had intrusted to him, and had withdrawn himself unto Antiochus
called
Epiphanes, and
10:13
The Greek text here is corrupt.
failing to uphold the honour of his office, he took poison and made away with himself.
But Gorgias, when he was made governor of the district, maintained a force of mercenaries, and at every turn kept up war with the Jews.
And together with him the Idumaeans also, being masters of important strongholds, harassed the Jews; and receiving unto them those that had taken refuge
there
from Jerusalem, they assayed to keep up war.
But Maccabaeus and his men, having made solemn supplication and besought God to fight on their side, rushed upon the strongholds of the Idumaeans;
and assaulting them vigorously they made themselves masters of the positions, and kept off all that fought upon the wall, and slew those that fell in their way, and killed no fewer than twenty thousand.
And because no less than nine thousand were fled into two towers exceeding strong and having all things
needed
for a seige,
Maccabaeus, having left Simon and Joseph, and Zacchaeus besides and them that were with him, a force sufficient to besiege them, departed himself unto places where he was most needed.
But Simon and they that were with him, yielding to covetousness, were bribed by certain of those that were in the towers, and receiving seventy thousand drachmas let some of them slip away.
But when word was brought to Maccabaeus of what was done, he gathered the leaders of the people together, and accused
those men
of having sold their brethren for money, by setting their enemies free
to fight
against them.
So he slew these men for having turned traitors, and forthwith took possession of the two towers.
And prospering with his arms in all things he took in hand, he destroyed in the two strongholds more than twenty thousand.
Now Timotheus, who had been before defeated by the Jews, having gathered together foreign forces in great multitudes, and having collected the
10:24
Or,
horses
horsemen which belonged to Asia, not a few, came as though he would take Judaea by force of arms.
But as he drew near, Maccabaeus and his men sprinkled earth upon their heads and girded their loins with sackcloth, in supplication to God,
and falling down upon the step in front of the altar, besought him to become
10:26
Gr.
propitious.
gracious to them, and
10:26
See Ex. xxiii. 22.
be an enemy to their enemies and an adversary to their adversaries, as the law declareth.
And rising from their prayer they took up their arms, and advanced some distance from the city; and when they had come near to their enemies they
10:27
Gr.
were by themselves. halted.
And when the dawn was now spreading, the two
armies
joined battle; the one part having this, beside
their
virtue, for a pledge of success and victory, that they had fled unto the Lord for refuge, the others making their passion their leader in the strife.
But when the battle waxed strong, there appeared out of heaven unto their adversaries five men on horses with bridles of gold,
in
splendid
array;
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Some authorities read
and leading on the Jews; who also, taking.
and two of them, leading on the Jews,
and taking Maccabaeus in the midst of them, and covering him with their own armour, guarded him from wounds, while on the adversaries they shot forth arrows and thunderbolts; by reason whereof they were blinded and thrown into confusion, and were cut to pieces, filled with bewilderment.
And there were slain twenty thousand and five hundred, beside six hundred horsemen.
But Timotheus himself fled into a stronghold called Gazara, a fortress of exceeding strength,
10:32
See ver. 37.
Chaereas being in command there.
But Maccabaeus and his men were glad and laid siege to the fortress four and twenty days.
And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and hurled forth impious words.
But at dawn of the five and twentieth day certain young men of the company of Maccabaeus, inflamed with passion because of the blasphemies, assaulted the wall with masculine force and with
10:35
Gr.
passion as of wild beasts.
furious passion, and cut down whosoever came in their way.
And others climbing up in like manner, while
the besieged
were distracted with them
that had made their way
within, set fire to the towers, and kindling fires burned the blasphemers alive; while others broke open the gates, and, having given entrance to the rest of the band, occupied the city.
And they slew Timotheus, who was hidden in a cistern, and his brother Chaereas, and Apollophanes.
And when they had accomplished these things, they blessed the Lord with hymns and thanksgivings, him who doeth great benefits unto Israel, and giveth them the victory.
Now after a very little time Lysias, the king’s guardian and kinsman and chancellor, being sore displeased for the things that had come to pass,
collected about fourscore thousand
footmen
and all his horsemen and came against the Jews, thinking to make the city a place for Greeks to dwell in,
and to levy tribute on the temple, as
11:3
Or,
on all the sacred places of the heathen
on the other sacred places of the nations, and to put up the high priesthood to sale every year;
holding in no account the might of God, but puffed up with his ten thousands of footmen, and his thousands of horsemen, and his fourscore elephants.
And coming into Judaea and drawing near to Bethsuron, which was a strong place and distant from Jerusalem about
11:5
The Greek text here is uncertain.
five leagues, he pressed it hard.
But when Maccabaeus and his men learned that he was besieging the strongholds, they and all the people with lamentations and tears made supplication unto the Lord to send a good angel to save Israel.
And Maccabaeus himself took up arms first, and exhorted the others to jeopard themselves together with him and succour their brethren; and they sallied forth with him right willingly.
And as they were there, close to Jerusalem, there appeared at their head one on horseback in white apparel, brandishing
11:8
Gr.
a panoply.
weapons of gold.
And they all together praised the merciful God, and were yet more strengthened in heart: being ready to
11:9
Gr.
wound.
assail not men only but the wildest beasts, and walls of iron,
they advanced in array, having him that is in heaven to fight on their side, for the Lord had mercy on them.
And hurling
themselves
like lions upon the enemy, they slew of them eleven thousand
footmen
and sixteen hundred horsemen, and forced all
the rest
to flee.
But the more part of them escaped wounded
and
naked; and Lysias also himself escaped by shameful flight.
But as he was a man not void of understanding, weighing with himself the defeat which had befallen him, and considering that the Hebrews could not be overcome, because the Almighty God fought on their side, he sent again
unto them,
and persuaded them to come to terms on condition that all their rights were acknowledged, and
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The Greek text here is corrupt.
promised
that he would also persuade the king to become their friend.
And Maccabaeus gave consent upon all the conditions which Lysias proposed to him, being careful of the
common
good; for whatsoever
requests
Maccabaeus delivered in writing unto Lysias concerning the Jews the king allowed.
For the letters written unto the Jews from Lysias were to this effect:
Lysias unto the
11:16
Gr.
multitude.
people of the Jews, greeting.
John and Absalom, who were sent from you, having delivered the
11:17
Or,
document
petition written below, made request concerning the things signified therein.
What things soever therefore had need to be brought before the king I declared
to him,
and what things were possible he allowed.
If then ye will preserve your good will toward the state, henceforward also will I endeavour to contribute to
your
good.
11:20
Or,
but as to this.
And on this behalf I have given order in detail, both to these men and to those
that are sent
from me, to confer with you.
Fare ye well.
Written
in the hundred forty and eighth year, on the four and twentieth day of
the month
11:21
This name is not found elsewhere, and is perhaps corrupt.
Dioscorinthius.
And the king’s letter was in these words:
King Antiochus unto his brother Lysias, greeting.
Seeing that our father passed unto the gods having the wish that the subjects of his kingdom
11:23
Or,
should not be disquieted but
should be undisturbed and give themselves to the care of their own affairs,
we, having heard that the Jews do not consent to our father’s purpose to turn them unto the
customs
of the Greeks, but choose rather their own manner of living, and make request that the
customs
of their law be allowed unto them,—
choosing therefore that this nation also should be free from
11:25
Or,
disquiet
disturbance, we determine that their temple be restored to them, and that they live according to the customs that were in the days of their ancestors.
Thou wilt therefore do well to send
messengers
unto them and give them the right hand
of friendship,
that they, knowing our mind, may be of good heart, and gladly occupy themselves with the conduct of their own affairs.
And unto the nation the king’s letter was after this manner:
King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews and to the other Jews, greeting.
If ye fare well, we have our desire: we ourselves also are in good health.
Menelaus informed us that your desire was to return home and follow your own business.
They therefore that depart home up to the thirtieth day of Xanthicus shall have
our
11:30
Gr.
right hand.
friendship, with full permission
that the Jews use their own
proper
meats and
observe their own
laws, even as heretofore; and none of them shall be in any way molested for the things that have been ignorantly done.
Moreover I have sent Menelaus also, that he may encourage you.
Fare ye well.
Written
in the hundred forty and eighth year, on the fifteenth day of Xanthicus.
And the Romans also sent unto them a letter in these words:
Quintus Memmius
and
Titus Manius, ambassadors of the Romans, unto the people of the Jews, greeting.
In regard to the things which Lysias the king’s kinsman granted you, we also give consent.
But as for the things which he judged should be referred to the king, send one forthwith, after ye have advised thereof, that we may publish such
decrees
as befit your case; for we are on our way to Antioch.
Wherefore send some with speed, that we also may learn what is your mind.
11:38
Gr.
Be in good health.
Farewell.
Written
in the hundred forty and eighth year, on the fifteenth day of Xanthicus.
So when these covenants had been made, Lysias departed unto the king, and the Jews went about their husbandry.
But
certain
of the governors of districts, Timotheus and Apollonius the
son
of Gennaeus, and Hieronymus also and Demophon, and beside them Nicanor the governor of Cyprus, would not suffer them to enjoy tranquillity and live in peace.
And men of Joppa perpetrated this great impiety: they invited the Jews that dwelt among them to go with their wives and children into the boats which they had provided, as though they had no ill will towards them;
and when
12:4
Gr.
they also.
the Jews,
12:4
Gr.
after.
relying on the common decree of the city, accepted
the invitation,
as men desiring to live in peace and suspecting nothing, they took them out to sea and drowned them,
in number
not less than two hundred.
But when Judas heard of the cruelty done unto his fellow-countrymen, giving command to the men that were with him
and calling upon God the righteous Judge, he came against the murderers of his brethren, and set the haven on fire by night, and burned the boats, and put to the sword those that had fled thither.
But when the town was closed
against him,
he withdrew, intending to come again to root out the whole community of the men of Joppa.
But learning that the men of Jamnia were minded to do in like manner unto the Jews that sojourned among them,
he fell upon the Jamnites also by night, and set fire to the haven together with the fleet, so that the glare of the light was seen at Jerusalem, two hundred and forty furlongs distant.
Now when they had drawn off nine furlongs from thence, as they marched against Timotheus,
a host of
Arabians attacked him, no fewer than five thousand
footmen
and five hundred horsemen.
And when a sore battle had been fought, and Judas and his company by the help of God had good success, the nomads being overcome besought Judas to grant them friendship, promising to give
him
cattle, and to help
12:11
Gr.
them.
his people in all other ways.
So Judas, thinking that they would indeed be profitable in many things, agreed to live in peace with them; and receiving pledges of friendship they departed to their tents.
And he also fell upon a certain city
12:13
The relation between the names
Gephyrun
and
Caspin
is unknown, and perhaps the Greek text is corrupt. Compare
Gephrun,
the name of a city of Gilead mentioned by Polybius, v. 70. 12.; and
Casphor,
1 Macc. v. 26, 36.
Gephyrun, strong and fenced about with walls, and inhabited by a mixed multitude of divers nations; and it was named Caspin.
But they that were within, trusting to the strength of the walls and to their store of provisions, behaved themselves rudely toward Judas and them that were with him, railing, and furthermore blaspheming and speaking impious words.
But Judas and his company, calling upon the great sovereign of the world, who without rams and cunning engines of war hurled down Jericho in the times of Joshua, rushed wildly against the wall;
and having taken the city by the will of God, they made unspeakable slaughter, insomuch that the adjoining lake, which was two furlongs broad, appeared to be filled with the deluge of blood.
And when they had drawn off seven hundred and fifty furlongs from thence, they made their way to Charax, unto the Jews that are called
12:17
That is,
men of Tob:
see Judg. xi. 3, 2 Sam. x. 6, and compare 1 Macc. v. 13.
Tubieni.
And Timotheus they found not in occupation of that district, for he had then departed from the district without accomplishing anything, but had left behind a garrison, and that a very strong one, in a certain post.
But Dositheus and Sosipater, who were of Maccabaeus’s captains, sallied forth and destroyed those that had been left by Timotheus in the stronghold, above ten thousand men.
And Maccabaeus, ranging his own army by bands, set
12:20
Gr.
them.
these two over the bands, and marched in haste against Timotheus, who had with him a hundred and twenty thousand footmen and two thousand and five hundred horsemen.
But when Timotheus heard of the inroad of Judas, he at once sent away the women and the children and also the baggage into the
fortress
called
12:21
Compare
Carnain,
1 Macc. 5. 26, 43, 44.
Carnion; for the place was hard to besiege and difficult of access by reason of the narrowness of the approaches on all sides.
But when the band of Judas, who led the van, appeared in sight, and when terror came upon the enemy and fear, because the manifestation of him who beholdeth all things came upon them, they fled amain, carried this way and that, so that they were often hurt of their own men, and pierced with the points of their swords.
And Judas continued the pursuit the more hotly, putting the wicked wretches to the sword, and he destroyed as many as thirty thousand men.
But Timotheus himself, falling in with the company of Dositheus and Sosipater, besought them with much
12:24
Gr.
jugglery.
crafty guile to let him go with his life, because he had
in his power
the parents of many
of them
and the brethren of some:
12:24
Gr.
and the result will be that these be disregarded.
The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
otherwise,
said he,
little regard will
12:24
Or,
have been shewn
be shewn to these.
So when he had with many words confirmed the agreement to restore them without hurt, they let him go that they might save their brethren.
And
Judas,
marching against
12:26
Compare
Carnain,
1 Macc. v. 26, 43, 44.
Carnion and the temple of Atergatis, slew five and twenty thousand persons.
And after he had put these to flight and destroyed them, he marched against Ephron also, a strong city,
12:27
The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
wherein were multitudes of people of all nations; and stalwart young men placed
12:27
Gr.
in front of.
on the walls made a vigorous defence; and there were great stores of engines and darts there.
But calling upon the Sovereign who with might breaketh in pieces the
12:28
Some authorities read
weight.
strength of
12:28
Or,
his enemies
the enemy, they got the city into their hands, and slew as many as twenty and five thousand of them that were within.
And setting out from thence they marched in haste against Scythopolis, which is distant from Jerusalem six hundred furlongs.
But when the Jews that were settled there testified of the good will that the Scythopolitans had shewn toward them, and of their kindly bearing
toward them
in the times of their misfortune,
they gave thanks, and further exhorted them to remain well affected toward the race for the future; and they went up to Jerusalem, the feast of weeks being close to hand.
But after the
feast
called Pentecost they marched in haste against Gorgias the governor of Idumaea:
and he came out with three thousand footmen and four hundred horsemen.
And when they had set themselves in array, it came to pass that a few of the Jews fell.
And a certain Dositheus, one
12:35
The Greek text is uncertain.
of Bacenor’s company, who was on horseback and a strong man, pressed hard on Gorgias, and taking hold of his cloke drew him along by main force; and while he was minded to take the accursed man alive, one of the Thracian horsemen bore down upon him and disabled his shoulder, and so Gorgias escaped unto
12:35
Compare 1 Macc. v. 65.
Marisa.
And when they that were with Esdris had been fighting long and were wearied out, Judas called upon the Lord to shew himself, fighting on their side and leading the van of the battle;
and
then
in the language of his fathers he raised the battle-cry joined with hymns, and rushing unawares upon the troops of Gorgias put them to flight.
And Judas gathering his army came unto the city of
12:38
Gr.
Odollam.
Adullam; and as the seventh day was coming on, they purified themselves according to the custom, and kept the sabbath there.
And on the day following,
12:39
The Greek text here is uncertain.
at which time it had become necessary, Judas and his company came to take up the bodies of them that had fallen,
12:39
Or,
and to bring them back to be with their kinsmen in the sepulchres
and in company with their kinsmen to bring them back unto the sepulchres of their fathers.
But under the garments of each one of the dead they found
12:40
Perhaps these were consecrated images of the idols.
consecrated tokens of the idols of Jamnia, which the law forbids the Jews to have aught to do with; and it became clear to all that it was for this cause that they had fallen.
All therefore, blessing the
works
of the Lord, the righteous Judge, who maketh manifest the things that are hid,
betook themselves unto supplication, beseeching that the sin committed might be wholly blotted out. And the noble Judas exhorted the multitude to keep themselves from sin, forsomuch as they had seen before their eyes what things had come to pass because of the sin of them that had fallen.
And when he had made a collection man by man to the sum of two thousand drachmas of silver, he sent unto Jerusalem to offer a sacrifice for sin, doing therein right well and honourably, in that he took thought for a resurrection.
For if he were not expecting that they that had fallen would rise again, it were superfluous and idle to pray for the dead.
(And if
he did it
looking unto an honourable memorial of gratitude laid up for them that
12:45
Gr.
fall asleep.
die
12:45
Or,
on the side of godliness
in godliness, holy and godly was the thought.) Wherefore he made the propitiation for them that had died, that they might be released from their sin.
In the hundred forty and ninth year tidings were brought to Judas and his company that Antiochus Eupator was coming with
great
multitudes against Judaea,
and with him Lysias his guardian and chancellor,
13:2
The Greek text here is corrupt.
each having a Greek force, a hundred and ten thousand footmen, and five thousand and three hundred horsemen, and two and twenty elephants, and three hundred chariots armed with scythes.
And Menelaus also joined himself with them, and with great dissimulation encouraged Antiochus, not for the saving of his country, but because he thought that he would be set over the government.
But the King of kings stirred up the
13:4
Or,
spirit
passion of Antiochus against the wicked wretch; and when Lysias informed him that this man was the cause of all the evils,
the king
commanded to bring him unto Beroea, and
13:4
The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
to put him to death after the manner of that place.
Now there is in that place a tower of fifty cubits high, full of ashes, and it had all round it a
13:5
Gr.
contrivance or machine.
gallery
13:5
Or,
sloping steeply
descending sheer on every side into the ashes.
Here him that is guilty of sacrilege, or hath attained a preeminence in any other evil deeds, they
13:6
The Greek text here is probably corrupt.
all push forward into destruction.
By such a fate it befell the breaker of the law, Menelaus, to die, without obtaining so much as
a grave in
the earth, and that right justly;
for inasmuch as he had perpetrated many sins
13:8
Gr.
about.
against the altar, whose fire and whose ashes were holy, in ashes did he receive his death.
Now the king,
13:9
Some authorities read
indignant.
infuriated in spirit, was coming with intent to inflict on the Jews the very worst of the sufferings that had befallen
them
in his father’s time.
But when Judas heard of these things, he gave charge to the multitude to call upon the Lord day and night,
beseeching him,
if ever at any other time, so now to succour them that were at the point to be deprived of the law and their country and the holy temple,
and not to suffer the people that had been but now a little while revived to fall into the hands of those profane heathen.
So when they had all done the same thing together,
13:12
Gr.
and besought.
beseeching the merciful Lord with weeping and fastings and prostration for three days without ceasing, Judas exhorted them and commanded they should join him
for service.
And having gone apart with the elders he resolved that, before the king’s army should enter into Judaea and make themselves masters of the city, they should go forth and try the matter
in fight
by the help of
13:13
Some authorities read
the Lord.
God.
And committing the decision to the
13:14
Some authorities read
Creator.
Lord of the world, and exhorting them that were with him to contend nobly even unto death for laws, temple, city, country,
13:14
Or,
mode of life
commonwealth, he pitched his camp by Modin.
And given out to his men the watchword, VICTORY IS GOD’S, with a chosen body of the bravest young men he fell upon
the camp
by night
and penetrated
to the king’s
13:15
Gr.
court.
tent, and slew
13:15
The Greek text here is probably corrupt.
of
the
13:15
Gr.
camp.
army as many as two thousand men, and
13:15
The Greek text here is probably corrupt.
brought down the chiefest elephant with him that was in the
13:15
Gr.
house.
tower upon him.
And at last they filled the
13:16
Gr.
camp.
army with terror and alarm, and departed with good success.
And this had been accomplished when the day was but now dawning, because of the Lord’s protection that gave
13:17
Gr.
him.
Judas help.
But the king, having had a taste of the exceeding boldness of the Jews, made attempts by stratagem upon their positions,
and
upon
a strong fortress of the Jews at Bethsura; he advanced, was turned back, failed, was defeated,
And Judas conveyed such things as were necessary unto them that were within.
But Rhodocus, from the Jewish ranks, made known to the enemy the secrets
of his countrymen.
He was sought out, and taken, and shut up in prison.
The king treated with them in Bethsura the second time, gave his hand, took theirs, departed, attacked the forces of Judas, was put to the worse,
heard that Philip who had been left as chancellor in Antioch had become reckless, was confounded, made to the Jews an overture
of peace,
submitted himself and sware to acknowledge all their rights, came to terms with them and offered sacrifice, honoured the sanctuary and the place,
shewed kindness and graciously received Maccabaeus, left Hegemonides governor from Ptolemais even unto the
13:24
The form of this word is uncertain. Compare
Girzites
(or
Gizrites),
1 Sam. xxvii. 8. One manuscript reads
Gerarenes.
Gerrenians,
came to Ptolemais. The men of Ptolemais were displeased at the treaty, for they had exceeding great indignation
against the Jews:
they desired to annul the articles of the agreement.
Lysias
13:26
Gr.
came forward to the tribune
or
judgement seat.
came forward to speak, made the best defence that was possible, persuaded, pacified, made them well affected, departed unto Antioch. This was the issue of the inroad and departure of the king.
Now after a space of three years tidings were brought to Judas and his company that Demetrius the
son
of Seleucus, having sailed into the haven of Tripolis with a mighty host and a fleet,
had gotten possession of the country, having made away with Antiochus and Lysias his guardian.
But one Alcimus, who had formerly been high priest, and had wilfully polluted himself in the times when there was no mingling
with the Gentiles,
considering that there was no deliverance for him in any way, nor any more access unto the holy altar,
came to king Demetrius in about the hundred and one and fiftieth year, presenting to him a chaplet of gold and a palm, and beside these
some
of the festal olive boughs of the temple. And for that day he held his peace;
but having gotten opportunity to further his own madness, being called by Demetrius into a meeting of his council, and asked how the Jews stood affected and what they purposed, he answered thereunto.
Those of the Jews that he called
14:6
That is,
Chasidim.
Hasidaeans, whose leader is Judas Maccabaeus, keep up war, and are seditious, not suffering the kingdom to find tranquillity.
Wherefore, having laid aside mine ancestral glory, I mean the high priesthood, I am now come
14:7
Some authorities read
a second time.
hither;
first for the unfeigned care I have for the things that concern the king, and secondly because I have regard also to mine own fellow-citizens: for, through the unadvised dealing of those of whom I spake before, our whole race is in no small misfortune.
But do thou, O king, having informed thyself of these things severally, take thought both for our country and for our race, which
14:9
Or,
is hardly bestead
is surrounded
by foes,
according to the gracious kindness with which thou receivest all.
For as long as Judas remaineth alive, it is impossible that the state should find peace.
And when he had spoken such words as these, at once
14:11
Or,
the
king’s
Friends likewise
the rest of the
king’s
14:11
See ch. viii. 9.
Friends, having ill will against Judas, inflamed Demetrius yet more.
And forthwith appointing Nicanor, who had been master of the elephants, and making him governor of Judaea, he sent him forth,
giving him written instructions to make away with Judas himself and to scatter them that were with him, and to set up Alcimus as high priest of the
14:13
Gr.
greatest.
great temple.
And
14:14
Or,
they that had fled before Judas all over Judaea thronged
those in Judaea that
14:14
See ch. v. 27.
had
before
driven Judas into exile thronged to Nicanor in flocks, supposing that the misfortunes and calamities of the Jews would be successes to themselves.
But when
the Jews
heard of Nicanor’s inroad and the assault of the heathen, they sprinkled earth
upon their heads
and made solemn supplication to him who had established his own people for evermore, and who alway, making manifest his presence, upholdeth
them that are
his own portion.
14:16
The Greek text of this verse and the next is corrupt.
And when the leader had given
his
commands, he straightway setteth out from thence, and joineth battle with them at a village
called
Lessau.
But Simon, the brother of Judas, had encountered Nicanor,
14:17
Or,
and had received a check, yet not till late by reason of the sudden consternation of his adversaries
yet not till late, having received a check by reason of the sudden consternation caused by his adversaries.
Nevertheless Nicanor, hearing of the manliness of them that were with Judas, and their courage in fighting for their country, shrank from bringing the matter to the decision of the sword.
Wherefore he sent Posidonius and Theodotus and Mattathias to give and receive pledges of friendship.
So when these proposals had been long considered, and the leader had made the
14:20
Or,
people
Gr.
multitudes.
troops acquainted therewith, and it appeared that they were all of like mind, they consented to the covenants.
And they appointed a day on which to meet together by themselves. And a litter was borne forward from each
army;
they set chairs of state;
Judas stationed armed men ready in convenient places, lest haply there should suddenly be treachery on the part of the enemy; they held such conference as was meet.
Nicanor tarried in Jerusalem, and did nothing to cause disturbance, but dismissed the flocks of people that had gathered together.
And he kept Judas always in his presence; he had gained a hearty affection for the man;
he urged him to marry and beget children; he married, settled quietly, took part in common life.
But Alcimus, perceiving the good will that was betwixt them,
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Or,
and the covenants that had been made, took occasion and came
and having got possession of the covenants that had been made, came unto Demetrius and told him that Nicanor was ill affected toward the state, for he had appointed that conspirator against his kingdom, Judas, to be his successor.
And the king, falling into a rage, and being exasperated by the calumnnies of that most wicked man, wrote to Nicanor, signifying that he was displeased at the covenants, and commanding him to send Maccabaeus prisoner unto Antioch in all haste.
And when this message came to Nicanor, he was confounded, and was sore troubled at the thought of annulling the articles that had been agreed upon, the man having done no wrong;
but because there was no dealing against the king, he watched his time to execute this purpose by stratagem.
But Maccabaeus, when he perceived that Nicanor was behaving more harshly in his dealings with him, and that he had become ruler in his customary bearing, understanding that this harshness came not of good, gathered together not a few of his men, and concealed himself from Nicanor.
But the other,
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Or,
though he was conscious that he had been nobly defeated by
when he became aware that he had been bravely defeated by the stratagem of
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Gr.
the man.
Judas, came to the
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Gr.
greatest.
great and holy temple, while the priests were offering the usual sacrifices, and commanded them to deliver up the man.
And when they declared with oaths that they had no knowledge where the man was whom he sought,
he stretched forth his right hand toward the sanctuary, and sware this oath: If ye will not deliver up to me Judas as a prisoner, I will lay this
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Or,
chapel
Gr.
inclosure.
temple of God even with the ground, and will break down the altar, and I will erect here a temple unto
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Gr.
Dionysus.
Bacchus for all to see.
And having said this, he departed. But the priests, stretching forth their hands toward heaven, called upon him that ever fighteth for our nation, in these words:
Thou,
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Or,
O Lord, who in thyself hast no need of the universe
O Lord of the universe, who in thyself hast need of nothing, wast well pleased that a sanctuary of thy
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Gr.
tabernacling.
habitation should be set among us;
so now, O holy Lord of all hallowing, keep undefiled for ever this house that hath been lately cleansed.
Now information was given to Nicanor against one Razis, an elder of Jerusalem,
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Or,
who was a lover
as being a lover of his countrymen and a man of very good report, and one called Father of the Jews for his good will
toward them.
For in the former times when there was no mingling
with the Gentiles
he had been accused of
cleaving to
the Jews’ religion, and had jeoparded body and life with all earnestness for the religion of the Jews.
And Nicanor, wishing to make evident the ill will that he bare unto the Jews, sent above five hundred soldiers to take him;
for he thought by taking him to inflict a calamity upon them.
But when the
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Or,
people
Gr.
multitudes.
troops were on the point of taking the tower, and were forcing the door of the court, and bade bring fire and burn the doors, he being surrounded on every side fell upon his sword,
choosing rather to die nobly than to fall into the hands of the wicked wretches, and suffer outrage unworthy of his own nobleness:
but since he missed his stroke through the excitement of the struggle, and the crowds were now rushing within the door, he ran bravely up to the wall and cast himself down manfully among the crowds.
But as they quickly gave back, a space was made, and he fell on the middle of
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Or,
the void place
his side.
And having yet breath within him, and being inflamed with passion, he rose up, and though his blood gushed out in streams and his wounds were grievous, he ran through the crowds, and standing upon a steep rock,
when as his blood was now well nigh spent, he drew forth his bowels
through the wound,
and taking them in both his hands he shook them at the crowds; and calling upon him who is Lord of
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Or.
life and spirit
the life and the
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Or,
breath
spirit to restore him
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Some authorities read
the same.
these again, he thus died.
But Nicanor, hearing that Judas and his company were in the region of Samaria, resolved to set upon them with all security on the day of rest.
And when the Jews that were compelled to follow him said, O destroy not so savagely and barbarously, but give due glory to the day which he that beholdeth all things hath
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Or, honoured above
other days
as a hallowed day
honoured and hallowed above
other days;
then the thrice-accursed wretch asked if there were a Sovereign in heaven that had commanded to keep the sabbath day.
And when they declared, There is the Lord, living himself a Sovereign in heaven, who bade
us
observe the seventh day;
then saith the other, I also am a sovereign upon the earth,
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Or,
that commandeth
who
now
command to take up arms and execute the king’s business. Nevertheless he prevailed not to execute his
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Or,
miserable
cruel purpose.
And Nicanor,
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Gr.
carrying his neck high.
bearing himself haughtily in all vaingloriousness, had determined to set up a monument of complete victory over Judas and all them that were with him:
but Maccabaeus still trusted unceasingly, with all hope that he should obtain help from the Lord.
And he exhorted his company not to be fearful at the
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Or,
assault
inroad of the heathen, but, keeping in mind the help which of old they had oftentimes received from heaven, so now also to look for the victory which would come unto them from the Almighty;
and comforting them out of the law and the prophets, and withal putting them in mind of the conflicts that they had maintained, he made them more eager
for the battle.
And when he had roused their
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Or,
passion
spirit, he gave them
his
commands, at the same time pointing out the perfidiousness of the heathen and their breach of their oaths.
And arming each one of them, not so much with the sure defence of shields and spears as with the encouragement
that lieth
in good words, and moreover relating to them a dream
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Or,
most worthy...all glad
worthy to be believed, he made them all exceeding glad.
And the vision of that
dream
was this:
He saw
Onias, him that was high priest, a noble and good man, reverend in bearing, yet gentle in manner and well-spoken, and exercised from a child in all points of virtue, with outstretched hands invoking
blessings
on the whole body of the Jews:
thereupon
he saw
a man appear, of venerable age and exceeding glory, and wonderful and most majestic was the dignity around him:
and Onias answered and said, This is the lover of the brethren, he who prayeth much for the people and the holy city, Jeremiah the prophet of God:
and Jeremiah stretching forth his right hand delivered to Judas a sword of gold, and in giving it addressed
him
thus,
Take the holy sword, a gift from God, wherewith thou shalt smite down the adversaries.
And being encouraged by the words of Judas, which were of a lofty strain, and able to incite unto virtue and to stir the souls of the young unto manly courage, they determined
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Or,
not to go out to battle, but nobly to engage within
their lines,
&c.
The Greek text of this passage is uncertain.
not to carry on a campaign, but nobly to bear down upon
the enemy,
and fighting hand to hand with all courage bring the matter to an issue, because the city and the sanctuary and the temple were in danger.
For their fear for wives and children, and furthermore for brethren and kinsfolk, was in less account with them; but greatest and first was their fear for the consecrated sanctuary.
And they also that were shut up in the city were in no light distress, being troubled because of the encounter in the open ground.
And when all were now waiting for the decision of the issue, and the enemy had already joined battle, and the army had been set in array, and the
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Gr.
beasts.
elephants
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Or,
stationed for convenient action
brought back to a convenient post, and the horsemen drawn up
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Or,
in line
on the flank,
Maccabaeus, perceiving the presence of the
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Gr.
multitudes.
troops, and the various arms with which they were equipped, and the savageness of the
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Gr.
beasts.
elephants, holding up his hands unto heaven called upon the Lord that worketh wonders, recognising that
success
cometh not by arms, but that, according as
the Lord
shall judge, he gaineth the victory for them that are worthy.
And calling upon
God
he said after this manner: Thou, O Sovereign Lord, didst send thine angel in the time of Hezekiah king of Judaea, and he slew of the
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Gr.
camp.
host of Sennacherib as many as a hundred fourscore and five thousand;
so now also, O Sovereign of the heavens, send a good angel before us to bring terror and trembling:
through the greatness of thine arm let them be stricken with dismay that with blasphemy are come hither against thy holy people. And as he ended with these words,
Nicanor and his company advanced with trumpets and paeans;
but Judas and his company joined battle with the enemy with invocation and prayers.
And contending with their hands, and praying unto God with their hearts, they slew no less than thirty and five thousand men, being made exceeding glad by the manifestation of God.
And when the engagement was over, and they were returning again with joy, they recognised Nicanor lying dead in full armour;
and there arose a shout and
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Or,
bewilderment
tumult, and
then
they blessed the Sovereign
Lord
in the language of their fathers.
And he that in all things was in body and soul the foremost champion of his fellow-citizens, he that kept through life the good will of his youth toward his countrymen, commanded to cut off Nicanor’s head, and his hand with the shoulder, and bring them to Jerusalem.
And when he had arrived there, and had called his countrymen together and set the priests before the altar, he sent for them that were in the citadel;
and shewing the head of the vile Nicanor, and the hand of that profane man, which with proud brags he had stretched out against the holy house of the Almighty,
and cutting out the tongue of the impious Nicanor, he said that he would give
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Or,
them
it by pieces to the birds, and hang up the
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The Greek text here is perhaps corrupt.
rewards of his madness over against the sanctuary.
And they all
looking up
unto heaven blessed
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Or,
the glorious Lord
the Lord who had manifested himself, saying, Blessed be he that hath preserved his own place undefiled.
And he hanged Nicanor’s head and shoulder from the citadel, a sign, evident unto all and manifest, of the help of the Lord.
And they all ordained with a common decree in no wise to let this day pass undistinguished, but to mark with honour the thirteenth day of the twelfth month (it is called Adar in the Syrian tongue), the day before the day of Mordecai.
THIS then having been the issue of the attempt of Nicanor, and the city having from those times been held by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my book.
And if
I have written
well and to the point in my story, this is what I myself desired; but if meanly and indifferently, this is all I could attain unto.
For as it is
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Or,
hurtful
distasteful to drink wine alone and in like manner again
to drink
water
alone,
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Gr.
but even as.
while the mingling of wine with water at once
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Or,
addeth delight to the benefit
giveth full pleasantness to the flavour; so also the fashioning of the language delighteth the ears of them that read the story.
And here shall be the end.
THE END OF APOCRYPHA.
- 1 Esdras, Revised Version
1 Esdras
THE FIRST BOOK OF ESDRAS.
1 ESDRAS
1Es
1 ESDRAS.
AND
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2 Kings xxiii. 21; 2 Chr. xxxv. 1, &c. Josias held the passover in Jerusalem unto his Lord, and offered the passover the fourteenth day of the first month;
having set the priests according to their daily courses, being arrayed in their vestments, in the temple of the Lord.
And he spake unto the Levites,
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That is,
the Nethinim.
See Num. iii. 9. the temple-servants of Israel, that they should hallow themselves unto the Lord, to set the holy ark of the Lord in the house that King Solomon the son of David had built:
and said, Ye shall no more have need to bear it upon your shoulders: now therefore serve the Lord your God, and minister unto his people Israel, and prepare you after your fathers’ houses and kindreds,
according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the magnificence of Solomon his son: and standing in the holy place according to the several divisions of the families of you the Levites, who
minister in the presence of your brethren the children of Israel,
offer the passover in order, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the passover according to the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto Moses.
And unto the people which were present Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids,
and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king’s substance, according as he promised, to the people, and to the priests and Levites.
And Helkias, and Zacharias, and
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Jehiel,
2 Chr. xxxv. 8. Esyelus, the rulers of the temple, gave to the priests for the passover two thousand
and six hundred sheep,
and three hundred calves.
And Jeconias, and Samaias and Nathanael his brother, and Sabias, and Ochielus, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the passover five thousand sheep,
and seven hundred calves.
And when these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in comely order according to the kindreds,
and according to the several divisions by fathers’ houses, before the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses: and thus
did they in the morning.
And they roasted the passover with fire, as appertaineth: and the sacrifices they sod in the brazen vessels and caldrons with a good savour,
and set them before all the people: and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.
For the priests offered the fat until night: and the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.
The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David,
to wit, Asaph, Zacharias, and Eddinus, who
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Another reading is,
were. was of the king’s retinue.
Moreover the porters were at every gate; none had need to depart from his daily course: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.
Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, in holding the passover,
and offering sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of King Josias.
So the children of Israel which were present at that time held the passover, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.
And such a passover was not held in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.
Yea, all the kings of Israel held not such a passover as Josias, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were present in their dwelling place at Jerusalem.
In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this passover held.
And the works of Josias were upright before his Lord with a heart full of godliness.
Moreover the things that came to pass in his days have been written in times past, concerning those that sinned, and did wickedly against the Lord above every people and kingdom, and how they grieved him
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Or,
sensibly
Jud. xvi. 17. exceedingly, so that the words of the Lord were confirmed against Israel.
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2 Chr.xxxv. 20, &c Now after all these acts of Josias it came to pass, that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to raise war at Carchemish upon Euphrates: and Josias went out against him.
But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judaea?
I am not sent out from the Lord God against thee; for my war is upon Euphrates: and now the Lord is with me, yea, the Lord is with me hasting me forward: depart from me, and be not against the Lord.
Howbeit Josias did not turn back
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Another reading is,
his chariot from him. unto his chariot, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremy
spoken by the mouth of the Lord:
but joined battle with him in the plain of Megiddo, and the princes came down against King Josias.
Then said the king unto his servants, Carry me away out of the battle; for I am very weak. And immediately his servants carried him away out of the host.
Then gat he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem he died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his fathers.
And in all Jewry they mourned for Josias; and Jeremy the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him, unto this day: and this was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.
These things are written in the book of the histories of the kings of Judea, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord, and the things that he had done before, and the things now
recited, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
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2 Kings xxiii. 30; 2 Chr. xxxvi. 1. And the people took
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Another reading is,
Jeconias. Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father, when he was twenty and three years old.
And he reigned in
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Another reading is,
Israel. Judah and in Jerusalem three months: and then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.
And he set a tax upon the people of a hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.
The king of Egypt also made King Joakim his brother king of Judaea and Jerusalem.
And Joakim bound the nobles: but Zarakes his brother he apprehended, and brought him up out of Egypt.
Five and twenty years old was
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2 Chr. xxxvi. 4, 5. Joakim when he began to reign in Judaea and Jerusalem; and he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord.
And against him Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon came up, and bound him with a chain of brass, and carried him unto Babylon.
Nabuchodonosor also took of the holy vessels of the Lord, and carried them away, and set them up in his own temple at Babylon.
But those things that are reported of him, and of his uncleanness and impiety, are written in the chronicles of the kings.
And Joakim his son reigned in his stead: for when he was made king he was
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Another reading is,
eight. eighteen years old;
and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem; and did that which was evil before the Lord.
So after a year Nabuchodonosor sent and caused him to be brought unto Babylon with the holy vessels of the Lord;
and made Sedekias king of Judaea and Jerusalem, when he was one and twenty years old; and he reigned eleven years:
and he also did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, and cared not for the words that were spoken by Jeremy the prophet from the mouth of the Lord.
And after that king Nabuchodonosor had made him to swear by the name of the Lord, he forswore himself, and rebelled; and hardening his neck, and his heart, he transgressed the laws of the Lord, the God of Israel.
Moreover the governors of the people and of the priests did many things wickedly,
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Another reading is,
even above all. and passed all the pollutions of all nations, and defiled the temple of the Lord, which was sanctified in Jerusalem.
And the God of their fathers sent by his messenger to call them back, because he had compassion on them and on his dwelling place.
But they mocked his messengers; and in the day when the Lord spake
unto them, they scoffed at his prophets:
so far forth, that he, being wroth with his people for their great ungodliness, commanded to bring up the kings of the Chaldeans against them;
who slew their young men with the sword, round about their holy temple, and spared neither young man nor maid, old man nor child; but he delivered all into their hands.
And they took all the holy vessels of the Lord, both great and small, with
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Another reading is,
the arks of the Lord. the vessels of the ark of the Lord, and the king’s treasures, and carried them away unto Babylon.
And they burnt the house of the Lord, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem, and burnt the towers thereof with fire:
and as for her glorious things, they never ceased till they had brought them all to nought: and the people that were not slain with the sword he carried unto Babylon:
and they were servants unto him and unto his children, till the Persians reigned, to fulfil the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremy:
Until the land hath enjoyed her sabbaths, the whole time of her desolation shall she keep sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years.
In the
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2 Chr.xxxvi. 22, 23; Ezra i. 1, &c. first year of Cyrus king of the Persians, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremy might be accomplished,
the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of the Persians, and he made proclamation through all his kingdom, and also by writing,
saying, Thus saith Cyrus king of the Persians; The Lord of Israel, the Most High Lord, hath made me king of the whole world,
and commanded me to build him a house at Jerusalem that is in Judaea.
If therefore there be any of you that are of his people,
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Another reading is,
Let his Lord be &c. let the Lord, even his Lord, be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem that is in Judaea, and build the house of the Lord of Israel: he is the Lord that dwelleth in Jerusalem.
Of such therefore as dwell in divers places, let them that are in his own place help each one with gold, and with silver,
with gifts, with horses also and cattle, beside the other things which have been added by vow for the temple of the Lord which is in Jerusalem.
Then the chief of the families of Judah and of the tribe of Benjamin stood up; the priests also, and the Levites, and all they whose spirit the Lord had stirred to go up, to build the house for the Lord which is in Jerusalem.
And they that dwelt round about them helped them in all things with silver and gold, with horses and cattle, and with very many gifts that were vowed of a great number whose minds were stirred up
thereto.
King Cyrus also brought forth the holy vessels of the Lord, which Nabuchodonosor had carried away from Jerusalem, and had set up in his temple of idols.
Now when Cyrus king of the Persians had brought them forth, he delivered them to Mithradates his treasurer,
and by him they were delivered to
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Another reading is,
Simanassar. Sanabassar the governor of Judaea.
And this was the number of them: A thousand golden cups, a thousand cups of silver, censers of silver twenty nine, vials of gold thirty, and of silver two thousand four hundred and ten, and other vessels a thousand.
So all the vessels of gold and of silver were brought up, even five thousand four hundred threescore and nine,
and were carried back by Sanabassar, together with them of the captivity, from Babylon to Jerusalem.
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Ezra iv. 7. But in the time of Artaxerxes king of the Persians Belemus, and Mithradates, and Tabellius, and
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Rehum, Rathumus, and Beeltethmus, and
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Shimshai. Samellius the scribe, with the others that were in commission with them, dwelling in Samaria and other places, wrote unto him against them that dwelt in Judaea and Jerusalem the letter following:
To king Artaxerxes our Lord, Thy servants, Rathumus the
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Or,
recorder storywriter, and Samellius the scribe, and the rest of their council, and the judges that are in Coelesyria and Phoenicia.
Be it now known to our lord the king, that the Jews that are come up from you to us, being come unto Jerusalem, do build that rebellious and wicked city, and do repair the marketplaces and the walls of it, and do lay the foundation of a temple.
Now if this city be builded and the walls
thereof be finished, they will not only refuse to give tribute, but will even stand up against kings.
And forasmuch as the things pertaining to the temple are now in hand, we think it meet not to neglect such a matter,
but to speak unto our lord the king, to the intent that, if it be thy pleasure, search may be made in the books of thy fathers:
and thou shalt find in the chronicles what is written concerning these things, and shalt understand that that city was rebellious, troubling both kings and cities:
and that the Jews were rebellious, and raised always wars therein of old time; for the which cause even this city was laid waste.
Wherefore now we do declare unto thee, O lord the king, that if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up anew, thou shalt from henceforth have no passage into Coelesyria and Phoenicia.
Then the king wrote back again to Rathumus the storywriter, and Beeltethmus, and Samellius the scribe, and to the rest that were in commission, and dwelt in Samaria and Syria and Phoenicia, after this manner:
I have read the epistle which ye have sent unto me: therefore I commanded to make search, and it hath been found that that city of old time hath made insurrection against kings;
and the men were given to rebellion and war therein: and that mighty kings and fierce were in Jerusalem, who reigned and exacted tribute in Coelesyria and Phoenicia.
Now therefore I have commanded to hinder those men from building the city, and heed to be taken that there be nothing done contrary to this
order;
and that those wicked doings proceed no further to the annoyance of kings.
Then king Artaxerxes his letters being read, Rathumus, and Samellius the scribe, and the rest that were in commission with them, removing in haste unto Jerusalem with horsemen and a multitude of people in battle array, began to hinder the builders; and the building of the temple in Jerusalem ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of the Persians.
Now king Darius made a great feast unto all his subjects, and unto all that were born in his house, and unto all the princes of Media and of Persia,
and to all the satraps and captains and governors that were under him, from India unto Ethiopia, in the hundred twenty and seven provinces.
And when they had eaten and drunken, and being satisfied were gone home, then Darius the king went into his bedchamber, and slept, and awaked out of his sleep.
Then the three young men of the body-guard, that kept the king’s person, spake one to another:
Let every one of us say one thing which shall be strongest: and he whose sentence shall seem wiser than the others, unto him shall Darius the king give great gifts, and great honours in token of victory:
as, to be clothed in purple, to drink in gold, and to sleep upon gold, and a chariot with bridles of gold, and a headtire of fine linen, and a chain about his neck:
and he shall sit next to Darius because of his wisdom, and shall be called Darius his cousin.
And then they wrote every one his sentence, and set to their seals, and laid
the writing under king Darius his pillow,
and said, When the king is risen, some shall give him the writing; and of whose side the king and the three princes of Persia shall judge that his sentence is the wisest, to him shall the victory be given, as it is written.
The first wrote, Wine is the strongest.
The second wrote, The king is strongest.
The third wrote, Women are strongest: but above all things Truth beareth away the victory.
Now when the king was risen up, they took the writing, and gave it unto him, and so he read it:
and sending forth he called all the princes of Persia and of Media, and the satraps, and the captains, and the governors, and the chief officers;
and sat him down in the royal seat of judgment; and the writing was read before them.
And he said, Call the young men, and they shall explain their own sentences. So they were called, and came in.
And they said unto them, Declare unto us your mind concerning the things ye have written.
Then began the first, who had spoken of the strength of wine,
and said thus, O sirs, how exceeding strong is wine! it causeth all men to err that drink it:
it maketh the mind of the king and of the fatherless child to be all one; of the bondman and of the freeman, of the poor man and of the rich:
it turneth also every thought into jollity and mirth, so that a man remembereth neither sorrow nor debt:
and it maketh every heart rich, so that a man remembereth neither king nor satrap; and it maketh to speak all things by talents:
and when they are in their cups, they forget their love both to friends and brethren, and a little after draw their swords:
but when they awake from their wine, they remember not what they have done.
O sirs, is not wine the strongest, seeing that it enforceth to do thus? And when he had so spoken, he held his peace.
Then the second, that had spoken of the strength of the king, began to say,
O sirs, do not men excel in strength, that bear rule over the sea and land, and all things in them?
But yet is the king stronger: and he is their lord, and hath dominion over them; and in whatsoever he commandeth them they obey him.
If he bid them make war the one against the other, they do it: and if he send them out against the enemies, they go, and overcome mountains, walls, and towers.
They slay and are slain, and transgress not the king’s commandment: if they get the victory, they bring all to the king, as well the spoil, as all things else.
Likewise for those that are no soldiers, and have not to do with wars, but use husbandry, when they have reaped again that which they had sown, they bring it to the king, and compel one another to pay tribute unto the king.
And he is
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Or,
one and alone but one man: if he command to kill, they kill; if he command to spare, they spare;
if he command to smite, they smite; if he command to make desolate, they make desolate; if he command to build, they build;
if he command to cut down, they cut down; if he command to plant, they plant.
So all his people and his armies obey him: furthermore he lieth down, he eateth and drinketh, and taketh his rest:
and these keep watch round about him, neither may any one depart, and do his own business, neither disobey they him
in anything.
O sirs, how should not the king be strongest, seeing that in such sort he is obeyed? And he held his peace.
Then the third, who had spoken of women, and of truth, (this was Zorobabel) began to speak.
O sirs, is not the king great, and men are many, and wine is strong? who is it then that ruleth them, or hath the lordship over them? are they not women?
Women have borne the king and all the people that bear rule by sea and land.
Even of them came they: and they nourished them up that planted the vineyards, from whence the wine cometh.
These also make garments for men; these bring glory unto men; and without women cannot men be.
Yea, and if men have gathered together gold and silver and any other goodly thing,
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Another reading is,
do they not love &c. and see a woman which is comely in favour and beauty,
they let all those things go, and gape after her, and even with open mouth fix their eyes fast on her; and have all more desire unto her than unto gold or silver, or any goodly thing whatsoever.
A man leaveth his own father that brought him up, and his own country, and cleaveth unto his wife.
And with his wife he endeth his days, and remembereth neither father, nor mother, nor country.
By this also ye must know that women have dominion over you: do ye not labor and toil, and give and bring all to women?
Yea, a man taketh his sword, and goeth forth to make outroads, and to rob and to steal, and to sail upon the sea and upon rivers;
and looketh upon a lion, and walketh in the darkness; and when he hath stolen, spoiled, and robbed, he bringeth it to his love.
Wherefore a man loveth his wife better than father or mother.
Yea, many there be that have run out of their wits for women, and become bondmen for their sakes.
Many also have perished, have stumbled, and sinned, for women.
And now do ye not believe me? is not the king great in his power? do not all regions fear to touch him?
Yet did I see him and Apame the king’s concubine, the daughter of the illustrious Barticus, sitting at the right hand of the king,
and taking the crown from the king’s head, and setting it upon her own head; yea, she struck the king with her left hand:
and therewithal the king gaped and gazed upon her with open mouth: if she laughed upon him, he laughed also: but if she took any displeasure at him, he was fain to flatter, that she might be reconciled to him again.
O sirs, how can it be but women should be strong, seeing they do thus?
Then the king and the nobles looked one upon another: so he began to speak concerning truth.
O sirs, are not women strong? great is the earth, high is the heaven, swift is the sun in his course, for he compasseth the heavens round about, and fetcheth his course again to his own place in one day.
Is he not great that maketh these things? therefore great is truth, and stronger than all things.
All the earth calleth upon truth, and the heaven blesseth her: all works shake and tremble, but with
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Another reading is, him. her is no unrighteous thing.
Wine is unrighteous, the king is unrighteous, women are unrighteous, all the children of men are unrighteous, and unrighteous are all such their works; and there is no truth in them; in their unrighteousness also they shall perish.
But truth abideth, and is strong forever; she liveth and conquereth forevermore.
With her there is no accepting of persons or rewards; but she doeth the things that are just,
and refraineth from all unrighteous and wicked things; and all men do well like of her works.
Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, and the kingdom, and the power, and the majesty, of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.
And with that he held his tongue. And all the people then shouted, and said, Great is truth, and strong above all things.
Then said the king unto him, Ask what thou wilt more than is appointed in writing, and we will give it thee, inasmuch as thou art found wisest; and thou shalt sit next me, and shalt be called my cousin.
Then said he unto the king, Remember thy vow, which thou didst vow to build Jerusalem, in the day when thou camest to thy kingdom,
and to send away all the vessels that were taken out of Jerusalem, which Cyrus set apart, when he vowed to destroy Babylon, and vowed to send them again thither.
Thou didst also vow to build up the temple, which the Edomites burned when Judaea was made desolate by the Chaldeans.
And now, O lord the king, this is that which I require, and which I desire of thee, and this is the princely liberality that shall proceed from thee: I pray therefore that thou make good the vow, the performance whereof thou hast vowed to the King of heaven with thine own mouth.
Then Darius the king stood up, and kissed him, and wrote letters for him unto all the treasurers and governors and captains and satraps, that they should safely bring on their way both him, and all those that should go up with him to build Jerusalem.
He wrote letters also unto all the governors that were in Coelesyria and Phoenicia, and unto them in Libanus, that they should bring cedar wood from Libanus unto Jerusalem, and that they should build the city with him.
Moreover he wrote for all the Jews that should go out of his realm up into Jewry, concerning their freedom, that no officer, no governor, no satrap, nor treasurer, should forcibly enter into their doors;
and that all the country which they occupied should be free to them without tribute; and that the Edomites should give over the villages of the Jews which then they held:
and that there should be yearly given twenty talents to the building of the temple, until the time that it were built;
and other ten talents yearly, for burnt offerings to be presented upon the altar every day, as they had a commandment to offer seventeen:
and that all they that should come from Babylonia to build the city should have their freedom, as well they as their posterity, and all the priests that came.
He wrote also
to give them their charges, and the priests’ vestments wherein they minister;
and for the Levites he wrote that their charges should be given them until the day that the house were finished, and Jerusalem builded up.
And he commanded to give to all that kept the city lands and wages.
He sent away also all the vessels from Babylon, that Cyrus had set apart; and all that Cyrus had given in commandment, the same charged he also to be done, and sent unto Jerusalem.
Now when this young man was gone forth, he lifted up his face to heaven toward Jerusalem, and praised the King of heaven,
and said, From thee cometh victory, from thee cometh wisdom, and thine is the glory, and I am thy servant.
Blessed art thou, who hast given me wisdom: and to thee I give thanks, O Lord of our fathers.
And so he took the letters, and went out, and came unto Babylon, and told it all his brethren.
And they praised the God of their fathers, because he had given them freedom and liberty
to go up, and to build Jerusalem, and the temple which is called by his name: and they feasted with instruments of music and gladness seven days.
After this were the chiefs of fathers’ houses chosen to go up according to their tribes, with their wives and sons and daughters, with their menservants and maidservants, and their cattle.
And Darius sent with them a thousand horsemen, till they had brought them back to Jerusalem
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with peace. safely, and with musical instruments, tabrets and flutes.
And all their brethren played, and he made them go up together with them.
And these are the names of the men which went up, according to their families amongst their tribes, after their several divisions.
The priests, the sons of Phinees, the sons of Aaron: Jesus the son of Josedek, the son of Saraias, and Joakim the son of Zorobabel, the son of Salathiel, of the house of David, of the lineage of Phares, of the tribe of Judah;
who spake wise sentences before Darius the king of Persia in the second year of his reign, in the month Nisan, which is the first month.
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Ezra ii. 1, &c. And these are they of Jewry that came up from the captivity, where they dwelt as strangers, whom Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon.
And they returned unto Jerusalem, and to the other parts of Jewry, every man to his own city, who came with Zorobabel, with Jesus, Nehemias,
and
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Seralah. Zaraias, Resaias,
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Or,
Enenis. Eneneus, Mardocheus, Beelsarus,
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Mispar. Aspharsus,
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Reclaiah Reelias, Roimus,
and Baana, their leaders.
The number of them of the nation, and their leaders: the sons of
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Parosh. Phoros, two thousand a hundred seventy and two: the sons of
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Shephatiah. Saphat, four hundred seventy and two:
the sons of
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Arah. Ares, seven hundred fifty and six:
the sons of
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Pahath-moab. Phaath Moab, of the sons of Jesus and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve:
the sons of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four: the sons of
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Zattu. Zathui, nine hundred forty and five: the sons of
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Zaccai. Chorbe, seven hundred and five: the sons of Bani, six hundred forty and eight:
the sons of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three: the sons of
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Asgad. Astad,
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According to other readings, 3622, or 3222. a thousand three hundred twenty and two:
the sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and seven: the sons of
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Bigvai. Bagoi, two thousand sixty and six: the sons of
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Adin. Adinu, four hundred fifty and four:
the sons of
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Ater of Hezekiah. Ater, of Ezekias, ninety and two: the sons of Kilan and Azetas, three score and seven: the sons of
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Another reading is,
Azuru. Azaru, four hundred thirty and two:
the sons of
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Another reading is,
Annias. Annis, a hundred and one: the sons of Arom: the sons of
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Bezai. Bassai, three hundred twenty and three: the sons of Arsiphurith, a hundred and twelve:
the sons of Baiterus, three thousand and five: the sons of
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Bethlehem. Bethlomon, a hundred twenty and three:
they of Netophas, fifty and five: they of Anathoth, a hundred fifty and eight: they of
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Azmaveth. Bethasmoth, forty and two:
they of
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Kiriath-arim or
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Kiriath-jearim. Kariathiarius, twenty and five: they of Caphira and Beroth, seven hundred forty and three:
the Chadiasai and Ammidioi, four hundred twenty and two: they of
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Rumah. Kirama and
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Geba. Gabbe, six hundred twenty and one:
they of
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Michmas. Macalon, a hundred twenty and two: they of
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Bethel. Betolion, fifty and two: the sons of
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Magbish Niphis, a hundred fifty and six:
the sons of
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Lod, Hadid. Calamolalus and
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Ono. Onus, seven hundred twenty and five: the sons of
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Jericho. Jerechu,
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Another reading is,
two three hundred forty and five:
the sons of
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Senaah. Sanaas, three thousand three hundred and
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Another reading is,
one. thirty.
The priests: the sons of
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Jedaiah. Jeddu, the son of Jesus, among the sons of Sanasib,
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Another reading is,
eight nine hundred seventy and two: the sons of
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Immer. Emmeruth,
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Another reading is,
two hundred. a thousand fifty and two:
the sons of
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Pashhur. Phassurus, a thousand two hundred forty and seven: the sons of
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Harim. Charme,
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Another reading is,
two hundred a thousand and seventeen.
The Levites: the sons of Jesus, and Kadmiel, and Bannas, and Sudias, seventy and four.
The holy singers: the sons of Asaph, a hundred
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Another reading is,
forty twenty and eight.
The porters: the sons of
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Shallum. Salum, the sons of
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Ater. Atar, the sons of Tolman, the sons of
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Akkub. Dacubi, the sons of
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Hatita. Ateta, the sons of
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Shobai. Sabi, in all a hundred thirty and nine.
The temple servants: the sons of
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Ziha. Esau, the sons of
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Hasupha. Asipha, the sons of Tabaoth, the sons of
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Keros. Keras, the sons of
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Siaha. Sua, the sons of
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Padon. Phaleas, the sons of Labana, the sons of
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Hagaba. Aggaba.
the sons of
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Akkub. Acud, the sons of Uta, the sons of Ketab, the sons of
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Hagab. Accaba, the sons of
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Shamlai. Subai, the sons of
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Hanan. Anan, the sons of
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Giddel. Cathua, the sons of
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Gahar Geddur,
the sons of
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Reaiah. Jairus, the sons of
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Rezin. Daisan, the sons of
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Nekoda. Noeba, the sons of Chaseba, the sons of
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Gazzam. Gazera, the sons of
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Uzza. Ozias, the sons of
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Paseah. Phinoe, the sons of Asara, the sons of
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Besai. Basthai, the sons of
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Asnah. Asana, the sons of
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Meunim. Maani, the sons of
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Nephisim. Naphisi, the sons of
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Bakbuk.
According to other readings,
Acum,
or
Acuph. Acub, the sons of
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Hakupha. Achipha, the sons of
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Harhur. Asur, the sons of Pharakim, the sons of
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Bazluth. Basaloth,
the sons of
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Mehida. Meedda, the sons of Cutha, the sons of
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Harsha Charea, the sons of
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Barkos. Barchus, the sons of
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Sisera. Serar, the sons of
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Temah Thomei, the sons of
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Neziah. Another reading is,
Nasith. Nasi, the sons of Atipha.
The sons of the servants of Solomon: the sons of
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Hussophereth. Assaphioth, the sons of
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Peruda. Pharida, the sons of
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Jaalah. Jeeli, the sons of
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Darkon. Lozon, the sons of
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Giddel. Isdael, the sons of
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Shephatia. Saphuthi,
the sons of
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Hattil. Agia, the sons of
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Pochereth-haz-zebaim,
Ezra ii. 57. Phacareth, the sons of Sabie, the sons of Sarothie, the sons of
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Another reading is,
Misaias. Masias, the sons of Gas, the sons of Addus, the sons of Subas, the sons of Apherra, the sons of Barodis, the sons of Saphat, the sons of Allon.
All the temple-servants, and the sons of the servants of Solomon, were three hundred seventy and two.
These came up from
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Telmelah. Thermeleth, and
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Telharsha. Thelersas,
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Cherub. Addan. Charaathalan leading them, and Allar;
and they could not shew their families, nor their stock, how they were of Israel: the sons of
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Delaiah.
Another reading is,
Asan. Dalan the son of
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Tobiah
Another reading is,
Baenan. Ban, the sons of
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Nekoda. Nekodan, six hundred fifty and two.
And of the priests, they that usurped the office of the priesthood and were not found: the sons of
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Habaiah,
or
Hobaiah. Obdia, the sons of
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Hakkoz. Akkos, the sons of Jaddus, who married Augia one of the daughters of
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Barzillai.
Another reading is,
Phaezeldaeus. Zorzelleus, and was called after his name.
And when the description of the kindred of these men was sought in the register, and was not found, they were removed from executing the office of the priesthood:
for unto them said Nehemias and Attharias, that they should not be partakers of the holy things, till there arose up a high priest wearing
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the manifestation and truth. Urim and Thummim.
So all they of Israel, from twelve years old
and upward, beside menservants and womenservants, were
in number forty and two thousand three hundred and sixty.
Their menservants and handmaids were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: the minstrels and singers, two hundred forty and five:
four hundred thirty and five camels, seven
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Another reading is,
hundred. thousand thirty and six horses, two hundred forty and five mules, five thousand five hundred twenty and five beasts of burden.
And certain of the chief men of their families, when they came to the temple of God that is in Jerusalem, vowed to set up the house again in its own place according to their ability,
and to give into the holy treasury of the works a thousand pounds of gold, five thousand of silver, and a hundred priestly vestments.
And the priests and the Levites and they that were of the people dwelt in Jerusalem and the country; the holy singers also and the porters and all Israel in their villages.
But when the seventh month was at hand, and when the children of Israel were every man in his own place, they came all together with one consent into the broad place before the first porch which is toward the east.
Then stood up Jesus the son of Josedek, and his brethren the priests, and Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and his brethren, and made ready the altar of the God of Israel,
to offer burnt sacrifices upon it, according as it is expressly commanded in the book of Moses the man of God.
And certain were gathered unto them out of the other nations of the land, and they erected the altar upon its own place, because all the nations of the land were at enmity with them, and oppressed them; and they offered sacrifices according to the time, and burnt offerings to the Lord both morning and evening.
Also they held the feast of tabernacles, as it is commanded in the law, and
offered sacrifices daily, as was meet:
and after that, the continual oblations, and the sacrifices of the sabbaths, and of the new moons, and of all the consecrated feasts.
And all they that had made any vow to God began to offer sacrifices to God from the new moon of the
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Another reading is,
first. seventh month, although the temple of God was not yet built.
And they gave money unto the masons and carpenters; and meat and drink,
and cars unto them of Sidon and Tyre, that they should bring cedar trees from Libanus,
and convey them in floats to the haven of Joppa, according to the commandment which was written for them by Cyrus king of the Persians.
And in the second year after his coming to the temple of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Jesus the son of Josedek, and their brethren, and the priests the Levites, and all they that were come unto Jerusalem out of the captivity:
and they laid the foundation of the temple of God on the new moon of the second month, in the second year after they were come to Jewry and Jerusalem.
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See Ezra iii. 8, 9, &c. And they appointed the Levites from twenty years old over the works of the Lord. Then stood up Jesus, and his sons and brethren, and Kadmiel his brother, and the sons of Jesus, Emadabun, and the sons of Joda the son of Iliadun, and their sons and brethren, all the Levites, with one accord setters forward of the business, labouring to advance the works in the house of God. So the builders builded the temple of the Lord.
And the priests stood arrayed in their vestments with musical instruments and trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with their cymbals,
singing songs of thanksgiving, and praising the Lord, after the order of David king of Israel.
And they sang aloud, praising the Lord in songs of thanksgiving, because his goodness and his glory are forever in all Israel.
And all the people sounded trumpets, and shouted with a loud voice, singing songs of thanksgiving unto the Lord for the rearing up of the house of the Lord.
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Ezra iii 12, 13. Also of the priests the Levites, and of the heads of their families, the ancients who had seen the former house came to the building of this with lamentation and great weeping.
But many with trumpets and joy
shouted with loud voice,
insomuch that the people heard not the trumpets for the weeping of the people: for the multitude sounded marvellously, so that it was heard afar off.
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Ezra iv. 1, &c. Wherefore when the enemies of the tribe of Judah and Benjamin heard it, they came to know what that noise of trumpets should mean.
And they perceived that they that were of the captivity did build the temple unto the Lord, the God of Israel.
So they went to zorobabel and Jesus, and to the chief men of the families, and said unto them, we will build together with you.
For we likewise, as ye, do obey your Lord, and do sacrifice unto him from the days of
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Another reading is,
Asbacaphath. Asbasareth the king of the Assyrians, who brought us hither.
Then Zorobabel and Jesus and the chief men of the families of Israel said unto them, It is not
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Another reading is,
for us and you. for you to build the house unto the Lord our God.
We ourselves alone will build unto the Lord of Israel, according as Cyrus the king of the Persians hath commanded us.
But the heathen of the land lying heavy upon the inhabitants of Judaea, and
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Or,
besieging them holding them strait, hindered their building;
and
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Another reading is,
leading the people astray in counsel, and raising commotions. by their secret plots, and popular persuasions and commotions, they hindered the finishing of the building all the time that King Cyrus lived: so they were hindered from building for the space of two years, until the reign of Darius.
Now
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Ezra iv. 24. and v. 1, &c. in the second year of the reign of Darius, Aggaeus and Zacharius the son of
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Iddo.
Another reading is,
Eddin Addo, the prophets, prophesied unto the Jews in Jewry and Jerusalem; in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel,
prophesied they unto them.
Then stood up Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Jesus the son of Josedek, and began to build the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, the prophets of the Lord being with them,
and helping them.
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Ezra v. 3. At the same time came unto them
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Tattenai. Sisinnes the governor of Syria and Phoenicia, with
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Shetharbozenai Sathrabuzanes and his companions, and said unto them,
By whose appointment do ye build this house and this roof, and perform all the other things? and who are the builders that perform these things?
Nevertheless the elders of the Jews obtained favour, because the Lord had visited the captivity;
and they were not hindered from building, until such time as communication was made unto Darius concerning them, and his answer signified.
The copy of the letter which Sisinnes, governor of Syria and Phoenicia, and Sathrabuzanes, with their companions, the rulers in Syria and Phoenicia, wrote and sent unto Darius;
To king Darius, greeting: Let all things be known unto our lord the king, that being come into the country of Judaea, and entered into the city of Jerusalem, we found in the city of Jerusalem the elders of the Jews that were of the captivity
building a house unto the Lord, great
and new, of hewn and costly stones, with timber laid in the walls.
And those works are done with great speed, and the work goeth on prosperously in their hands, and with all glory and diligence it is accomplished.
Then asked we these elders, saying, By whose commandment build ye this house, and lay the foundations of these works?
Therefore, to the intent that we might give knowledge unto thee by writing who were the chief doers, we questioned them, and we required of them the names in writing of their principal men.
So they gave us this answer, We are the servants of the Lord which made heaven and earth.
And as for this house, it was builded many years ago by a king of Israel great and strong, and was finished.
But when our fathers sinned against the Lord of Israel which is in heaven, and provoked him unto wrath, he gave them over into the hands of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, king of the Chaldeans;
and they pulled down the house, and burned it, and carried away the people captives unto Babylon.
But in the first year that Cyrus reigned over the country of Babylon, king Cyrus wrote to build up this house.
And the holy vessels of gold and of silver, that Nabuchodonosor had carried away out of the house at Jerusalem, and had set up in his own temple, those Cyrus the king brought forth again out of the temple in Babylonia, and they were delivered to Zorobabel and to
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Another reading is,
Sabunassarus. Sanabassarus the governor,
with commandment that he should carry away
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Another reading is,
the same. all these vessels, and put them in the temple at Jerusalem; and that the temple of the Lord should be built in its place.
Then Sanabassarus, being come hither, laid the foundations of the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem; and from that time to this being still a building, it is not yet fully ended.
Now therefore, if it seem good, O king, let search be made among the royal archives of our lord the king that are in Babylon:
and if it be found that the building of the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem hath been done with the consent of king Cyrus, and it seem good unto our lord the king, let him signify unto us thereof.
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Ezra vi. 1, &c. Then commanded King Darius to seek among the archives that were laid up at Babylon: and so at Ekbatana the palace, which is in the country of Media, there was found a
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Another reading is,
place. roll wherein these things were recorded.
In the first year of the reign of Cyrus king Cyrus commanded to build up the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem, where they do sacrifice with continual fire:
whose height shall be sixty cubits, and the breadth sixty cubits, with three rows of hewn stones, and one row of new wood of that country; and the expenses therof to be given out of the house of king Cyrus:
and that the holy vessels of the house of the Lord, both gold and silver, that Nabuchodonosor took out of the house at Jerusalem, and carried away to Babylon, should be restored to the house at Jerusalem, and be set in the place where they were before.
And also he commanded that Sisinnes the governor of Syria and Phoenicia, and Sathrabuzanes, and their companions, and those which were appointed rulers in Syria and Phoenicia, should be careful not to meddle with the place, but suffer Zorobabel, the servant of the Lord, and governor of Judaea, and the elders of the Jews, to build that house of the Lord in its place.
And I also do command to have it built up whole again; and that they look diligently to help those that be of the captivity of Judaea, till the house of the Lord be finished:
and that out of the tribute of Coelesyria and Phoenicia a portion be carefully given these men for the sacrifices of the Lord,
that is, to Zorobabel the governor, for bullocks, and rams, and lambs;
and also corn, salt, wine and oil, and that continually every year without further question, according as the priests that be in Jerusalem shall signify to be daily spent:
that drink offerings may be made to the Most High God for the king and for his children, and that they may pray for their lives.
And that commandment be given that whosoever shall transgress, yea, or neglect anything
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ft Another reading is,
afore spoken or written.
herein written, out of his own
house shall a tree be taken, and he thereon be hanged, and all his goods seized for the king.
The Lord therefore, whose name is there called upon, utterly destroy every king and nation, that shall stretch out his hand to hinder or endamage that house of the Lord in Jerusalem.
I Darius the king have ordained that according unto these things it be done with diligence.
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Ezra vi. 13. Sisinnes the governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia, and Sathrabuzanes, with their companions, following the commandments of king Darius,
did very carefully oversee the holy works, assisting the elders of the Jews and rulers of the temple.
And so the holy works prospered, while Aggaeus and Zacharias the prophets prophesied.
And they finished these things by the commandment of the Lord, the God of Israel, and with the consent of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of the Persians.
And thus was
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Another reading is,
the holy house. the house finished by the three and twentieth day of the month Adar, in the sixth year of king Darius.
And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the other that were of the captivity, that were added
unto them, did according to the things
written in the book of Moses.
And to the dedication of the temple of the Lord they offered a hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs;
and twelve he-goats for the sin of all Israel, according to the number of the twelve
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Another reading is,
tribes of Israel. princes of the tribes of Israel.
The priests also and the Levites stood arrayed in their vestments, according to their kindreds, for the services of the Lord, the God of Israel, according to the book of Moses: and the porters at every gate.
And the children of Israel that came out of the captivity held the passover the fourteenth day of the first month, when the priests and the Levites were sanctified together,
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Another reading is,
And they that were of the captivity were not all sanctified together: but the Levites were all sanctified together. And &c. and all they that were of the captivity; for they were sanctified. For the Levites were all sanctified together,
and they offered the passover for all them of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves.
And the children of Israel that came out of the captivity did eat, even all they that had separated themselves from the abominations of the heathen of the land, and sought the Lord.
And they kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days, making merry before the Lord,
for that he had turned the counsel of the king of Assyria toward them, to strengthen their hands in the works of the Lord, the God of Israel.
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Ezra vii. 1, &c. And after these things, when Artaxerxes the king of the Persians reigned, came Ezdras the son of Azaraias, the son of Zechrias, the son of Helkias, the son of Salem,
the son of Sadduk, the son of Ahitob, the son of Amarias, the son of Ozias,
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The Vatican MS. omits
the son of Memeroth, the son of Zaraias, the son of Savias. the son of Memeroth, the son of Zaraias, the son of Savias, the son of Boccas, the son of Abisne, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the chief priest.
This Esdras went up from Babylon, as being a ready scribe in the law of Moses, that was given by the God of Israel.
And the king did him honour: for he found grace in his sight in all his requests.
There went up with him also certain of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and Levites, and holy singers, and porters, and
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That is,
the Nethinim. temple servants, unto Jerusalem,
in the seventh year of the reign of Artaxerxes, in the fifth month, this was the king’s seventh year; for they went from Babylon on the new moon of the first month, and came to Jerusalem, according to the prosperous journey which the Lord gave them
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Some MSS. omit
for his sake. for his sake.
For Esdras had very great skill, so that he omitted nothing of the law and commandments of the Lord,
but taught all Israel the ordinances and judgments.
Now the commission, which was written from Artaxerxes the king, came to Esdras the priest and reader of the law of the Lord, whereof this that followeth is a copy;
King Artaxerxes unto Esdras the priest and reader of the law of the Lord, greeting:
Having determined to deal graciously, I have given order, that such of the nation of the Jews, and of the priests and Levites,
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Another reading is,
being within. and of those within our realm, as are willing and desirous, should go with thee unto Jerusalem.
As many therefore as have a mind
thereunto, let them depart with thee, as it hath seemed good both to me and my seven friends the counsellors;
that they may look unto the affairs of Judaea and Jerusalem, agreeably to that which is in the law of the Lord,
and carry the gifts unto the Lord of Israel to Jerusalem, which I and my friends have vowed; and that all the gold and silver that can be found in the country of Babylonia for the Lord in Jerusalem,
with that also which is given of the people for the temple of the Lord their God that is at Jerusalem, be collected: even the gold and silver for bullocks, rams, and lambs, and things thereunto appertaining;
to the end that they may offer sacrifices unto the Lord upon the altar of the Lord their God, which is in Jerusalem.
And whatsoever thou and thy brethren are minded to do with gold and silver, that perform, according to the will of thy God.
And the holy vessels of the Lord, which are given thee for the use of the temple of thy God, which is in Jerusalem:
and whatsoever thing else thou shalt remember for the use of the temple of thy God, thou shalt give it out of the king’s treasury.
And I king Artaxerxes have also commanded the keepers of the treasures in Syria and Phoenicia, that whatsoever Esdras the priest and reader of the law of the Most High God shall send for, they should give it him with all diligence,
to the sum of a hundred talents of silver, likewise also of wheat even to a hundred
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Gr.
cors. measures, and a hundred firkins of wine, and
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So some authorities. See Ezra vii. 22. The common reading is,
other things. salt in abundance.
Let all things be performed after the law of God diligently unto the most high God, that wrath come not upon the kingdom of the king and his sons.
I command you also, that no tax, nor any other imposition, be laid upon any of the priests, or Levites, or holy singers, or porters, or temple servants, or any that have employment in this temple, and that no man have authority to impose anything upon them.
And thou, Esdras, according to the wisdom of God ordain judges and justices, that they may judge in all Syria and Phoenicia all those that know the law of thy God; and those that know it not thou shalt teach.
And whosoever shall transgress the law of thy God, and of the king, shall be punished diligently, whether it be by death, or other punishment, by penalty of money, or by
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Or.
captivity imprisonment.
Then said Esdras the scribe, Blessed be the only Lord, the God of my fathers, who hath put these things into the heart of the king, to glorify his house that is in Jerusalem:
and hath honoured me in the sight of the king, and his counsellors, and all his friends and nobles.
Therefore was I encouraged by the help of the Lord my God, and gathered together out of Israel men to go up with me.
And these are the chief according to their families and the several divisions thereof, that went up with me from Babylon in the reign of king Artaxerxes:
of the sons of Phinees, Gerson: of the sons of Ithamar, Gamael: of the sons of David,
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Hattush. Attus
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Ezra viii. 3,
of the sons of Shecaniah; of the sons of Parosh. the son of Sechenias:
of the sons of Phoros, Zacharais; and with him were counted a hundred and fifty men:
of the sons of Phaath Moab, Eliaonias the son of
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Zerehiah. Zaraias, and with him two hundred men:
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Ezra viii. 5,
of the sons of Shecaniah, the son of Jahaziel. of the sons of Zathoes, Sechenias the son of Jezelus, and with him
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Another reading is,
two three hundred men: of the sons ofAdin, Obeth the son of Jonathan, and with him two hundred and fifty men:
of the sons of Elam, Jesias son of
Athaliah. Gotholias, and with him seventy men:
of the sons of Saphatias,
Zebadiah. Zaraias son of Michael, and with him threescore and ten men:
of the sons of Joab,
Obadiah. Abadias son of
Jehiel. Jezelus, and with him two hundred and twelve men:
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Ezra viii. 10,
of the sons of Shelomith, the son of Josiphiah. of the sons of Banias, Salimoth son of Josaphias, and with him a hundred and threescore men:
of the sons of Babi, Zacharias son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight men:
of the sons of
Azgad. Astath, Joannes son of
Hakkatan Akatan, and with him a hundred and ten men:
of the sons of Adonikam, the last, and these are the names of them, Eliphalat, Jeuel, and
Shemaiah. Samaias, and with them seventy men:
of the sons of
Bigvai. Bago, Uthi the son of Istalcurus, and with him seventy men.
And I gathered them together to the river called Theras; and there we pitched our tents three days, and I surveyed them.
But when I had found there none of the priests and Levites,
then sent I unto Eleazar, and
Ariel Iduel, and Maasmas,
and Elnathan, and Samaias, and
Jarib Joribus, Nathan, Ennatan, Zacharias, and Mosollamus, principal men and men of understanding.
And I bade them that they should go unto
Iddo Loddeus the captain, who was in the place of
Casiphia, the treasury:
and commanded them that they should speak unto Loddeus, and to his brethren, and to the treasurers in that place, to send us such men as might execute the priests’ office in the house of our Lord.
And by the mighty hand of our Lord they brought unto us
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Another reading is,
a man. men of understanding of the sons of
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Mahli. Mooli the son of Levi, the son of Israel,
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Sherebiah. Asebebias, and his sons, and his brethren, who were eighteen,
and
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Hashabiah. Asebias, and Annuus, and Osaias his brother, of the sons of Chanuneus, and their sons were twenty men;
and of the temple-servants whom David and the principal men had appointed for the servants of the Levites, two hundred and twenty temple-servants, the catalogue of all their names was shewed.
And there I vowed a fast for the young men before our Lord, to desire of him a prosperous journey both for us and for our children and cattle that were with us:
for I was ashamed to ask of the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries.
For we had said unto the king, that the power of our Lord would be with them that seek him, to support them in all ways.
And again we besought our lord as touching these things, and found him favourable
unto us.
Then I separated twelve men of the chiefs of the priests,
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Sherebiah, Hashabiah. Eserebias, and Assamias, and ten men of their brethren with them:
and I weighed them the silver, and the gold, and the holy vessels of the house of our Lord, which the king, and his counsellors, and the nobles, and all Israel, had given.
And when I had weighed it, I delivered unto them six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels of a hundred talents, and a hundred talents of gold,
and twenty golden vessels, and twelve vessels of brass, even of fine brass, glittering like gold.
And I said unto them, Both ye are holy unto the Lord,
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Another reading is,
and the holy vessels and the silver and the gold &c. and the vessels are holy, and the gold and the silver are a vow unto the Lord, the Lord of our fathers.
Watch ye, and keep them till ye deliver them to the chiefs of the priests and Levites, and to the principal men of the families of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of our Lord.
So the priests and the Levites, who received the silver and the gold and the vessels which were in Jerusalem, brought them into the temple of the Lord.
And from the river Theras we departed the twelfth day of the first month, until we came to Jerusalem, by the mighty hand of our Lord which was upon us: and the Lord delivered us from
assault by the way, from every enemy, and so we came to Jerusalem.
And when we had been there three days, the silver and gold was weighed and delivered in the house of our Lord on the fourth day unto
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Meremoth. Marmoth the priest the son of
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Uriah. Urias.
And with him was Eleazar the son of Phinees, and with them were Josabdus the son of Jesus and
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Noadiah the son of Binnui. Moeth the son of Sabannus, the Levites: all
was delivered them by number and weight.
And all the weight of them was written up the same hour.
Moreover they that were come out of the captivity offered sacrifices unto the Lord, the God of Israel, even twelve bullocks for all Israel, fourscore and sixteen rams,
threescore and twelve lambs, goats for a peace offering, twelve; all of them a sacrifice to the Lord.
And they delivered the king’s commandments unto the king’s stewards, and to the governors of Coelesyria and Phoenicia; and they honored the people and the temple of the Lord.
Now when these things were done, the principal men came unto me, and said,
The nation of Israel, and the princes, and the priests and the Levites, have not put away
from them the strange people of the land,
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Another reading is,
nor their uncleannesses,
to wit,
of the Gentiles, &c. nor the uncleannesses of the Gentiles,
to wit, of the Canaanites, Hittites, Pherezites, Jebusites, and the Moabites, Egyptians, and Edomites.
For both they and their sons have married with their daughters, and the holy seed is mixed with the strange people of the land; and from the beginning of this matter the rulers and the nobles have been partakers of this iniquity.
And as soon as I had heard these things, I rent my clothes, and my holy garment, and plucked the hair from off my head and beard, and sat me down sad and full of heaviness.
So all they that were moved at the word of the Lord, the God of Israel, assembled unto me, whilst I mourned for the iniquity: but I sat still full of heaviness until the evening sacrifice.
Then rising up from the fast with my clothes and my holy garment rent, and bowing my knees, and stretching forth my hands unto the Lord,
I said, O Lord, I am ashamed and confounded before thy face;
for our sins are multiplied above our heads, and our errors have reached up unto heaven,
ever since the time of our fathers; and we are in great sin, even unto this day.
And for our sins and our fathers’ we with our brethren and our kings and our priests were given up to the kings of the earth, to the sword, and to captivity, and for a prey with shame, unto this day.
And now in some measure hath mercy been shewed unto us from thee, O Lord, that there should be left us a root and a name in the place of thy sanctuary;
and to discover unto us a light in the house of the Lord our God,
and to give us food in the time of our servitude.
Yea, when we were in bondage, we were not forsaken of our Lord; but he made us gracious before the kings of Persia, so that they gave us food,
and glorified the temple of our Lord, and raised up the desolate Sion, to give us a sure abiding in Jewry and Jerusalem.
And now, O Lord, what shall we say, having these things? For we have transgressed thy commandments, which thou gavest by the hand of thy servants the prophets, saying,
That the land, which ye enter into to possess as a heritage, is a land polluted with the pollutions of the strangers of the land, and they have filled it with their uncleanness.
Therefore now shall ye not join your daughters unto their sons, neither shall ye take their daughters unto your sons.
Neither shall ye seek to have peace with them for ever, that ye may be strong, and eat the good things of the land, and that ye may leave it for an inheritance unto your children for evermore.
And all that is befallen is done unto us for our wicked works and great sins: for thou, O Lord, didst make our sins light,
and didst give unto us such a root:
but we have turned back again to transgress thy law, in mingling ourselves with the uncleanness of the heathen of the land.
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Or,
Wast thou not &c. Thou wast not angry with us to destroy us, till thou hadst left us neither root, seed, nor name.
O Lord of Israel, thou art true: for we are left a root this day.
Behold, now are we before thee in our iniquities, for we cannot stand any longer before thee by reason of these things.
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Ezra x. 1. And as Esdras in his prayer made his confession, weeping, and lying flat upon the ground before the temple, there gathered unto him from Jerusalem a very great throng of men and women and children: for there was great weeping among the multitude.
Then Jechonias the son of Jeelus, one of the sons of Israel, called out, and said, O Esdras, we have sinned against the Lord God, we have married strange women of the heathen of the land, and now is all Israel
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Or,
exalted
Deut. xxviii. 13. aloft.
Let us make an oath unto the Lord herein, that we will put away all our wives, which
we have taken of the strangers, with their children,
like as seemeth good unto thee, and to as many as do obey the Law of the Lord.
Arise, and put in execution: for to thee doth this matter appertain, and we will be with thee to do valiantly.
So Esdras arose, and took an oath of the chief of the priests and Levites of all Israel to do after these things; and
so they sware.
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Ezra x. 6, &c. Then Esdras rising from the court of the temple went to the chamber of Jonas the son of Eliasib,
and lodged there, and did eat no bread nor drink water, mourning for the great iniquities of the multitude.
And there was made proclamation in all Jewry and Jerusalem to all them that were of the captivity, that they should be gathered together at Jerusalem:
and that whosoever met not there within two or three days, according as the elders that bare rule appointed, their cattle should be seized to the use of the temple, and himself cast out from the multitude of them that were of the captivity.
And in three days were all they of the tribe of Judah and Benjamin gathered together at Jerusalem: this was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the month.
And all the multitude sat together trembling in the broad place before the temple because of the present foul weather.
So Esdras arose up and said unto them, ye have transgressed the law and married strange wives,
thereby to increase the sins of Israel.
And now make confession and give glory unto the Lord, the God of our fathers,
and do his will, and separate yourselves from the heathen of the land, and from the strange women.
Then cried the whole multitude, and said with a loud voice, Like as thou hast spoken, so will we do.
But forasmuch as the multitude is great, and it is foul weather, so that we cannot stand without, and this is not a work of one day or two, seeing our sin in these things is spread far:
therefore let the rulers of the multitude stay, and let all them of our habitations that have strange wives come at the time appointed,
and with them the rulers and judges of every place, till we turn away the wrath of the Lord from us for this matter.
Then Jonathan the son of Azael and
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Another reading is,
Ezias. Ezekias the son of Thocanus accordingly took the matter upon them: and Mosollamus and Levis and Sabbateus were assessors to them.
And they that were of the captivity did according to all these things.
And Esdras the priest chose unto him principal men of their families, all by name: and on the new moon of the tenth month they were shut in together to examine the matter.
So their cause that held strange wives was brought to an end by the new moon of the first month.
And of the priests that were come together, and had strange wives, there were found;
of the sons of Jesus the son of Josedek, and his brethren;
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Maaseiah. Mathelas, and Eleazar, and
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Jarib. Joribus, and
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Gedaliah Joadanus.
And they gave their hands to put away their wives, and
to offer rams to make reconcilement for their error.
And of the sons of Emmer; Ananias, and Zabdeus, and
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Harim Manes, and
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Maaseiah. Sameus, and
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Jehiel. Hiereel, and
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Uzziah. Azarias.
And of the sons of
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Pashhur. Phaisur; Elionas, Massias, Ismael, and Nathanael, and
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Jozabad. Ocidelus, and
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Elasah. Saloas.
And of the Levites; Jozabdus, and Semeis, and
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Kelaiah. Colius, who was called
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Kelita. Calitas, and
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Pethahiah. Patheus, and Judas, and Jonas.
Of the holy singers;
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Eliashib. Eliasibus, Bacchurus.
Of the porters: Sallumus, and
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Telem. Tolbanes.
Of Israel, of the sons of
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Parosh. Phoros;
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Ramiah Hiermas, and
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Izziah.
Another reading is,
Iezias Ieddias, and Melchias, and
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Mijamin. Maelus, and Eleazar, and
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Malchijah. Asibas, and Banneas.
Of the sons of Ela; Matthanias, Zacharias, and
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Jehiel. Jezrielus, and Oabdius, and Hieremoth, and
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Abdi. Aedias.
And of the sons of
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Zattu. Zamoth;
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Elioenai. Eliadas,
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Eliashib. Eliasimus,
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Mattaniah. Othonias, Jarimoth, and
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Zabad. Sabathus, and
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Aziza. Zardeus.
Of the sons of Bebai; Joannes, and Ananias, and
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Zabbai. Jozabdus, and
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Athlai. Ematheis.
Of the sons of
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Bani. Mani;
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Meshullam. Olamus,
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Malluch. Mamuchus,
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Adaiah. Jedeus, Jasubas, and
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Sheal. Jasaelus, and Hieremoth.
And of the sons of Addi; Naathus, and Moossias, Laccunus, and Naidus, and Matthanias, and Sesthel, Balnuus, and Manasseas.
And of the sons of Annas; Elionas, and Aseas, and Melchias, and Sabbeus, and Simon Chosameus.
And of the sons of Asom;
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Mattenai. Maltanneus, and
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Mattattah. Mattathias, and
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Zabad. Sabanneus, Eliphalat, and Manasses, and Semei.
And of the sons of Baani; Jeremias, Momdis, Ismaerus, Juel, Mamdai, and Pedias, and Anos, Carabasion, and Enasibus, and Mamnitamenus, Eliasis, Bannus, Eliali, Someis, Selemias, Nathanias: and of the sons of Ezora; Sesis, Ezril, Azaelus, Samatus, Zambri, Josephus.
And of the sons of Nooma; Mazitias, Zabadeas, Edos, Juel, Banaias.
All these had taken strange wives, and they put them away with their children.
And the priests and Levites, and they that were of Israel, dwelt in Jerusalem, and in the country, on the new moon of the seventh month, and the children of Israel in their habitations.
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Neh. viii. 1. And the whole multitude were gathered together with one accord into the broad place before the porch of the temple toward the east:
and they said unto Esdras the priest and reader, Bring the law of Moses, that was given of the Lord, the God of Israel.
So Esdras the chief priest brought the law unto the whole multitude both of men and women, and to all the priests, to hear the law on the new moon of the seventh month.
And he read in the broad place before the porch of the temple from morning unto mid-day, before both men and women; and
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Another reading is,
they gave all heed. all the multitude gave heed unto the law.
And Esdras the priest and reader of the law stood up upon the pulpit of wood, which was made
for that purpose.
And there stood up by him Mattathias, Sammus, Ananias, Azarias, Urias,
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Hilkiah. Ezekias, Baalsamus, upon the right hand:
and upon his left hand,
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Pedaiah. Phaldeus, Misael, Melchias,
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Hashuin. Lothasubus, Nabarias, Zacharias.
Then took Esdras the book of the law before the multitude, and sat honourably in the first place before all.
And when he opened the law, they stood all straight up. So Esdras blessed the Lord God Most High, the God of hosts, Almighty.
And all the people answered, Amen; and lifting up their hands they fell to the ground, and worshipped the Lord.
Also Jesus, Annus, Sarabias, Iadinus, Jacubus, Sabateus,
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Hodiah. Auteas, Maiannas, and Calitas, Azarias, and Jozabdus, and Ananias, Phalias, the Levites, taught the law of the Lord,
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Some authorities omit
and read...Lord. and read to the multitude the law of the Lord, making them withal to understand it.
Then said Attharates unto Esdras the chief priest and reader, and to the Levites that taught the multitude, even to all,
This day is holy unto the Lord; (now they all wept when they heard the law:)
go then, and eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions to them that have nothing;
for the day is holy unto the Lord: and be not sorrowful; for the Lord will bring you to honour.
So the Levites published all things to the people, saying, This day is holy; be not sorrowful.
Then went they their way, every one to eat and drink, and make merry, and to give portions to them that had nothing, and to make great cheer;
because they
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Or,
were inspired by understood the words wherein they were instructed, and for the which they had been assembled.
Prayer of Manasses
THE PRAYER OF MANASSES KING OF JUDAH, WHEN HE WAS HOLDEN CAPTIVE IN BABYLON.
PRAYER OF MANASSES
Man
THE
PRAYER OF MANASSES
KING OF JUDAH,
WHEN HE WAS HOLDEN CAPTIVE IN BABYLON.
O LORD Almighty, that art in heaven, thou God of our fathers, of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and of their righteous seed;
who hast made heaven and earth, with all the
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Or,
order
Or,
array
Gen. ii. 1 (Sept.). ornament thereof;
who hast bound the sea by the word of thy commandment; who hast shut up the deep, and sealed it by thy terrible and glorious name;
whom all things fear, yea, tremble before thy power;
for the majesty of thy glory cannot be borne, and the anger of thy threatening toward sinners is importable:
thy merciful promise is unmeasurable and unsearchable;
for thou art the Lord Most High, of great compassion, longsuffering and abundant in mercy, and repentest
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Gr.
of the evils of men. of bringing evils upon men.
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The Alex. MS. omits
Thou... saved.Thou, O Lord, according to thy great goodness hast promised repentance and forgiveness to them that have sinned against thee: and of thine infinite mercies hast appointed repentance unto sinners, that they may be saved. Thou therefore, O Lord, that art the God of the just, hast not appointed repentance to the just, to Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, which have not sinned against thee; but thou hast appointed repentance unto me that am a sinner:
for I have sinned above the number of the sands of the sea. My transgressions are multiplied,
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The Alex. MS. omits
O Lord... multiplied. O Lord: my transgressions are multiplied, and I am not worthy to behold and see the height of heaven for the multitude of mine iniquities.
I am bowed down with many iron bands, that I cannot lift up mine head
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Some authorities omit
by reason of my sins.by reason of my sins, neither have I any respite: for I have provoked thy wrath, and done that which is evil before thee:
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The Alex. MS. omits
I did... commandments.I did not thy will, neither kept I thy commandments: I have set up abominations, and have multiplied
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Or,
stumbling-blocksdetestable things.
Now therefore I bow the knee of mine heart, beseeching thee of grace.
I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, and I acknowledge mine iniquities:
but, I humbly beseech thee, forgive me, O Lord, forgive me, and destroy me not with mine iniquities. Be not angry with me for ever, by reserving evil for me; neither condemn me into the lower parts of the earth. For thou,
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Another reading is,
O God. O Lord, art the God of them that repent;
and in me thou wilt shew all thy goodness: for thou wilt save me, that am unworthy, according to thy great mercy.
And I will praise thee for ever all the days of my life: for all the host of heaven doth sing thy praise, and thine is the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
- 2 Esdras, Revised Version
2 Esdras
THE SECOND BOOK OF ESDRAS.
2 ESDRAS
2Es
2 ESDRAS.
THE second book of the prophet Esdras, the son of Saraias, the son of Azaraias, the son of Helkias, the son of Salemas, the son of Sadoc, the son of Ahitob,
the son of Achias, the son of Phinees, the son of Heli, the son of Amarias, the son of Aziei, the son of Marimoth, the son of Arna, the son of Ozias, the son of Borith, the son of Abissei, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar,
the son of Aaron, of the tribe of Levi; which was captive in the land of the Medes, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of the Persians.
And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
Go thy way, and shew my people their sinful deeds, and their children their wickedness which they have done against me; that they may tell their children’s children:
because the sins of their fathers are increased in them: for they have forgotten me, and have done sacrifice unto strange gods.
Did I not bring them out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage? but they have provoked me unto wrath, and have despised my counsels.
Shake thou then the hair of thy head, and cast all evils upon them, for they have not been obedient unto my law, but it is a rebellious people.
How long shall I forbear them, unto whom I have done so much good?
Many kings have I overthrown for their sakes; Pharoah with his servants and all his host have I smitten down.
All the nations have I destroyed before them, and in the east I have scattered the people of two provinces, even of Tyre and Sidon, and have slain all their adversaries.
Speak thou therefore unto them, saying,
Thus saith the Lord, of a truth I brought you through the sea, and where there was no path I made for you highways; I gave you Moses for a leader, and Aaron for a priest.
I gave you light in a pillar of fire, and great wonders have I done among you; yet have ye forgotten me, saith the Lord.
Thus saith the Lord Almighty, The quails were for a token to you; I gave you a camp for your safeguard, nevertheless ye murmured there:
and ye triumphed not in my name for the destruction of your enemies, but ever to this day do ye yet murmur.
Where are the benefits that I have done for you? when ye were hungry and thirsty in the wilderness, did ye not cry unto me,
saying, Why hast thou brought us into this wilderness to kill us? it had been better for us to have served the Egyptians, than to die in this wilderness.
I had pity upon your mournings, and gave you manna for food; ye did eat angels’ bread.
When ye were thirsty, did I not cleave the rock, and waters flowed out to your fill? for the heat I covered you with the leaves of the trees.
I divided among you fruitful lands; I cast out the Canaanites, the Pherezites, and the Philistines, before you: what shall I yet do more for you? saith the Lord.
Thus saith the Lord Almighty, When ye were in the wilderness, at the bitter river, being athirst, and blaspheming my name,
I gave you not fire for your blasphemies, but cast a tree in the water, and made the river sweet.
What shall I do unto thee, O Jacob? thou, Judah, wouldest not obey me: I will turn me to other nations, and unto them will I give my name, that they may keep my statutes.
Seeing ye have forsaken me, I also will forsake you; when ye ask me to be merciful unto you, I will have no mercy upon you.
Whensoever ye shall call upon me, I will not hear you: for ye have defiled your hands with blood, and your feet are swift to commit manslaughter.
Ye have not as it were forsaken me, but your own selves, saith the Lord.
Thus saith the Lord Almighty, Have I not prayed you as a father his sons, as a mother her daughters, and a nurse her young babes,
that ye would be my people, and I should be your God; that ye would be my children, and I should be your father?
I gathered you together, as a hen
gathereth
her chickens under her wings: but now, what shall I do unto you? I will cast you out from my presence.
When ye offer oblations unto me, I will turn my face from you: for your solemn feast days, your new moons, and your circumcisions of the flesh, have I rejected.
I sent unto you my servants the prophets, whom ye have taken and slain, and torn their bodies in pieces, whose blood I will require
of your hands,
saith the Lord.
Thus saith the Lord Almighty, Your house is desolate, I will cast you out as the wind doth stubble.
And your children shall not be fruitful; for they have neglected my commandment
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Or,
together with you
unto you, and done that which is evil before me.
Your houses will I give to a people that shall come; which not having heard of me yet believe me; they to whom I have shewed no signs shall do that which I have commanded.
They have seen no prophets, yet they shall call their former estate to remembrance.
I take to witness the grace of the people that shall come, whose little ones rejoice with gladness: and though they see me not with bodily eyes, yet in spirit they shall believe the thing that I say.
And now, O father, behold with glory; and see the people that come from the east:
unto whom I will give for leaders, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Oseas, Amos, and Micheas, Joel, Abdias, and Jonas,
Nahum, and Abacuc, Sophonias, Aggaeus, Zachary, and Malachy, which is called also the angel of the Lord.
Thus saith the Lord, I brought this people out of bondage, and I gave them my commandments by my servants the prophets; whom they would not hear, but set my counsels at nought.
The mother that bare them saith unto them, go your way, O my children; for I am a widow and forsaken.
I brought you up with gladness, and with sorrow and heaviness have I lost you: for ye have sinned before the Lord God, and done that which is evil before me.
But what shall I now do unto you? for I am a widow and forsaken: go your way, O my children, and ask mercy of the Lord.
As for me, O father, I call upon thee for a witness over the mother of
these
children, because they would not keep my covenant,
that thou bring them to confusion, and their mother to a spoil, that there may be no offspring of them.
Let them be scattered abroad among the heathen, let their names be blotted out of the earth: for they have despised my
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+Another reading is,
sacrament,
or,
oath
covenant.
Woe unto thee, Assur, thou that hidest the unrighteous with thee! O thou wicked nation, remember what I did unto Sodom and Gomorrah;
whose land lieth in clods of pitch and heaps of ashes: even so also will I do unto them that have not hearkened unto me, saith the Lord Almighty.
Thus saith the Lord unto Esdras, Tell my people that I will give them the kingdom of Jerusalem, which I would have given unto Israel.
Their glory also will I take unto me, and give these the everlasting tabernacles, which I had prepared for them.
They shall have the tree of life for an ointment of sweet savour; they shall neither labour, nor be weary.
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Another reading is,
Go.
Ask, and ye shall receive: pray for few days unto you, that they may be shortened: the kingdom is already prepared for you: watch.
Take heaven and earth to witness, take them to witness; for I have given up the evil, and created the good: for I live, saith the Lord.
Mother, embrace thy children; I will bring them out with gladness like a dove; stablish their feet; for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord.
And those that be dead will I raise up again from their places, and bring them out from their tombs: for I
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Or,
recognise
have known my name in them.
Fear not, thou mother of the children: for I have chosen thee, saith the Lord.
For thy help will I send my servants Esaias and Jeremy, after whose counsel I have sanctified and prepared for thee twelve trees laden with divers fruits,
and as many fountains flowing with milk and honey, and seven mighty mountains, whereupon there grow roses and lilies, whereby I will fill thy children with joy.
Do right to the widow, judge the fatherless, give to the poor, defend the orphan, clothe the naked,
heal the broken and the weak, laugh not a lame man to scorn, defend the maimed, and let the blind man come unto the sight of my glory.
Keep the old and young within thy walls.
Wheresoever thou findest the dead, set a sign upon them and commit them to the grave, and I will give thee the first place in my resurrection.
Abide still, O my people, and take thy rest, for thy quietness shall come.
Nourish thy children, O thou good nurse, and stablish their feet.
As for the servants whom I have given thee, there shall not one of them perish; for I will require them from among thy number.
Be not careful overmuch: for when the day of tribulation and anguish cometh, others shall weep and be sorrowful, but thou shalt be merry and have abundance.
The nations shall envy thee, but they shall be able to do nothing against thee, saith the Lord.
My hands shall cover thee, so that thy children see not
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Lat.
Gehenna.
hell.
Be joyful, O thou mother, with thy children; for I will deliver thee, saith the Lord.
Remember thy children that sleep, for I shall bring them out of the secret places of the earth, and shew mercy unto them: for I am merciful, saith the Lord Almighty.
Embrace thy children until I come, and proclaim mercy unto them: for my wells run over, and my grace shall not fail.
I Esdras received a charge from the Lord upon the mount Horeb, that I should go unto Israel; but when I came unto them, they would none of me, and rejected the commandment of the Lord.
And therefore I say unto you, O ye nations, that hear and understand, look for your shepherd, he shall give you everlasting rest; for he is nigh at hand, that shall come in the end of the world.
Be ready to the rewards of the kingdom, for the everlasting light shall shine upon you for evermore.
Flee the shadow of this world, receive the joyfulness of your glory: I call to witness my saviour openly.
O receive that which is given you of the Lord, and be joyful, giving thanks unto him that hath called you to heavenly kingdoms.
Arise up and stand, and behold the number of those that be sealed in the feast of the Lord;
they that withdrew them from the shadow of the world have received glorious garments of the Lord.
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Another reading is,
Take.
Look upon thy number, O Sion, and make up the reckoning of those of thine that are clothed in white, which have fulfilled the law of the Lord.
The number of thy children, whom thou longest for, is fulfilled: beseech the power of the Lord, that thy people, which have been called from the beginning, may be hallowed.
I Esdras saw upon the mount Sion a great multitude, whom I could not number, and they all praised the Lord with songs.
And in the midst of them there was a young man of a high stature, taller than all the rest, and upon every one of their heads he set crowns, and was more exalted; whereat I marvelled greatly.
So I asked the angel, and said, What are these, my Lord?
He answered and said unto me, These be they that have put off the mortal clothing, and put on the immortal, and have confessed the name of God: now are they crowned, and receive palms.
Then said I unto the angel, What young man is he that setteth crowns upon them, and giveth them palms in their hands?
So he answered and said unto me, It is the Son of God, whom they have confessed in the world. Then began I greatly to commend them that stood so stiffly for the name of the Lord.
Then the angel said unto me, Go thy way, and tell my people what manner of things, and how great wonders of the Lord God thou hast seen.
In the thirtieth year after the ruin of the city, I Salathiel (the same is Esdras) was in Babylon, and lay troubled upon my bed, and my thoughts came up over my heart:
for I saw the desolation of Sion, and the wealth of them that dwelt at Babylon.
And my spirit was sore moved, so that I began to speak words full of fear to the Most High, and said,
O Lord that bearest rule, didst thou not not speak at the beginning, when thou didst fashion the earth, and that thyself alone, and commandest the
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So the Syriac and Aethiopic.
dust.
and it
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So the Syriac.
gave thee Adam, a body without a soul? yet it was the workmanship of thine hands, and thou didst breathe into him the breath of life, and he was made living before thee.
And thou leddest him into paradise, which thy right hand did plant, before ever the earth came forward.
And unto him thou gavest thy one commandment: which he transgressed, and immediately thou appointedst death for him and in his generations; and there were born of him nations and tribes, peoples and kindreds, out of number.
And every nation walked after their own will, and did ungodly things before thee, and despised
thy commandments,
and thou didst not forbid them.
Nevertheless again in process of time thou broughtest the flood upon those that dwelt in the world, and destroyedst them.
And it came to pass that the same hap befell them; like as death was to Adam, so was the flood to these.
Nevertheless one of them thou leftest, Noah with his household,
even
all the righteous men
that came
of him.
And it came to pass, that when they that dwelt upon the earth began to multiply, they multiplied also children, and peoples, and many nations, and began again to be more ungodly than the first.
And it came to pass, when they did wickedly before thee, thou didst choose thee one from among them, whose name was Abraham;
and him thou lovedst, and unto him only thou shewedst the end of the times secretly by night:
and madest an everlasting covenant with him, promising him that thou wouldest never forsake his seed.
And unto him thou gavest Isaac, and unto Isaac thou gavest Jacob and Esau. And thou didst set apart Jacob for thyself, but didst put by Esau: and Jacob became a great multitude.
And it came to pass, that when thou leddest his seed out of Egypt, thou broughtest them up to the mount Sinai.
Thou bowedst the heavens also, and didst
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So some versions. Lat.
set fast.
shake the earth, and movedst the whole world, and madest the depths to tremble, and troubledst the
course of that
age.
And thy glory went through four gates, of fire, and of earthquake, and of wind, and of cold; that thou mightest give the law unto the seed of Jacob, and the commandment unto the generation of Israel.
And yet tookest thou not away from them
their
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Or,
corrupt
wicked heart, that thy law might bring forth fruit in them.
For the first Adam bearing a
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Or,
corrupt
wicked heart transgressed, and was overcome;
and not he only,
but all they also that are born of him.
Thus disease was made permanent; and the law was in the heart of the people along with the
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Or,
corruptness
wickedness of the root; so the good departed away, and that which was
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Or,
corrupt
wicked abode still.
So the times passed away, and the years were brought to an end: then didst thou raise thee up a servant, called David,
whom thou commandedest to build a city unto thy name, and to offer oblations unto thee therein of thine own.
When this was done many years, then they that inhabited the city did evil,
in all things doing even as Adam and all his generations had done: for they also bare a
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Or,
corrupt
wicked heart:
and so thou gavest thy city over into the hands of thine enemies.
And I said then in mine heart, are their deeds any better that inhabit Babylon? and hath she therefore dominion over Sion?
For it came to pass when I came hither, that I saw also impieties without number, and my soul saw many evil-doers in this thirtieth year, so that my heart failed me.
For I have seen how thou sufferest them sinning, and hast spared the ungodly doers, and hast destroyed thy people, and hast preserved thine enemies; and thou hast not signified
unto any
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So the Syriac. The Latin has
how this way may be left.
how thy way may be comprehended. Are the deeds of Babylon better than those of Sion?
Or is there any other nation that knoweth thee beside Israel? or what tribes have so believed thy covenants as these
tribes of
Jacob?
And yet their reward appeareth not, and their labour hath no fruit: for I have gone hither and thither through the nations, and I see that they abound
in wealth,
and think not upon thy commandments.
Weigh thou therefore our iniquities now in the balance, and theirs also that dwell in the world; and so shall it be found which way the scale inclineth.
Or when was it that they which dwell upon the earth have not sinned in thy sight? or what nation hath so kept thy commandments?
Thou shalt find that men
who may be reckoned
by name have kept thy precepts; but nations thou shalt not find.
And the angel that was sent unto me, whose name was Uriel, gave me an answer,
and said to me, thy heart hath utterly failed thee in
regarding
this world, and thinkest thou to comprehend the way of the Most High?
Then said I, Yea my Lord.
And he answered me, and said, I am sent to shew thee three ways, and to set forth three similitudes before thee:
whereof if thou canst declare me one, I also will shew thee the way that thou desirest to see, and I will teach thee wherefore the heart is
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Or,
corrupt
wicked.
And I said, say on, my Lord.
Then said he unto me, Go to, weigh me a weight of fire, or measure me a
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After the Oriental versions.
measure of wind, or call me again the day that is past.
Then answered I and said, who of the sons
of men
is able to do this, that thou shouldest ask me of such things?
And he said unto me, If I had asked thee, saying, How many dwellings are there in the heart of the sea? or how many springs are there at the fountain head of the deep? or how many
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After the Oriental versions.
ways are above the firmament? or which are the outgoings
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So the Syriac. The Latin omits
of hell? or which are the paths.
of hell? or which are the paths of paradise?
peradventure thou wouldest say unto me, I never went down into the deep, nor as yet into hell, neither did I ever climb up into heaven.
Nevertheless now have I asked thee but only of the fire and wind, and of the day, things wherethrough thou hast passed, and
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Another reading is,
from which thou canst not be separated
without which thou canst not be, and yet hast thou given me no answer of them.
He said moreover unto me, Thine own things, that are grown up with thee, canst thou not know;
how then can thy vessel comprehend the way of the Most High? and how can he that is already worn out with the corrupted world understand
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Syriac and Aethiopic,
the way of the incorruptible.
incorruption?
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So the Syriac and Aethiopic. The Latin is corrupt.
And when I heard these things I fell upon my face, and said unto him, It were better that we were not here at all, than that we should come hither and live in the midst of ungodliness, and suffer, and not know wherefore.
He answered me, and said,
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So the Oriental versions. The Latin is corrupt. See Judg. ix. 8.
The woods of the trees of the field went forth, and took counsel together,
and said, Come, let us go and make war against the sea, that it may depart away before us, and that we may make us more woods.
The waves of the sea also in like manner took counsel together, and said, Come, let us go up and subdue the wood of the plain, that there also we may make us another country.
The counsel of the wood was in vain, for the fire came and consumed it:
likewise also the counsel of the waves of the sea, for the sand stood up and stopped them.
If thou wert judge now betwixt these two, whom wouldest thou justify, or whom condemn?
I answered and said, it is a foolish counsel that they both have taken, for the ground is given unto the wood, and the place of the sea
is given
to bear his waves.
Then answered he me, and said, Thou hast given a right judgement, and why judgest thou not in thine own case?
For like as the ground is given unto the wood, and the sea to his waves, even so they that dwell upon the earth may understand nothing but that which is upon the earth: and he
only that dwelleth
above the heavens
may understand
the things that are above the height of the heavens.
Then answered I and said, I beseech thee, O Lord,
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After the Oriental versions.
wherefore is the power of understanding given unto me?
For it was not in my mind to be curious of the ways above, but of such things as pass by us daily; because Israel is given up as a reproach to the heathen,
and
the people whom thou hast loved is given over unto ungodly nations, and the law of our forefathers is made of none effect, and the written covenants are nowhere
regarded,
and we pass away out of the world as grasshoppers, and our life is as a
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So the chief Oriental versions. The Latin is corrupt.
vapour, neither are we worthy to obtain mercy.
What will he then do for his name whereby we are called? Of these things have I asked.
Then he answered me, and said, if thou be
alive
thou shalt see, and if thou livest
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So the Syriac.
long, thou shalt marvel; for the world hasteth fast to pass away.
For it is not able to bear the things that are promised to the righteous in the times
to come:
for this world is full of sadness and infirmities.
For the evil
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+so the Syriac and Aethiopic.
whereof thou askest me is sown, but the gathering thereof is not yet come.
If therefore that which is sown be not reaped, and if the place where the evil is sown pass not away, there cannot come the field where the good is sown.
For a grain of evil seed was sown in the heart of Adam from the beginning, and how much wickedness hath it brought forth unto this time! and how much shall it yet bring forth until the
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Or,
threshing-floor
time of threshing come!
Ponder now by thyself, how great fruit of wickedness a grain of evil seed hath brought forth.
When the ears which are without number shall be sown, how great a floor shall they fill!
Then I answered and said,
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So the chief oriental versions.
How long? and when shall these things come to pass? wherefore are our years few and evil?
And he answered me, and said, Thou dost not hasten more than the Most High: for thy haste is
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So the Syriac. The Latin is corrupt.
for thine own self, but he that is above
hasteneth
on behalf of many.
Did not the souls of the righteous ask question of these things in their chambers, saying, How long
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So the Syriac. The Latin has
shall I hope on this fashion?
are we here? when cometh the fruit of the
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Or,
threshing-floor
threshing time of our reward?
And unto them Jeremiel the archangel gave answer, and said, Even when the number is fulfilled of them that are like unto you. For he hath weighed the world in the balance;
and by measure hath he measured the times, and by number hath he numbered the seasons; and he shall not
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Syr.
rest.
move nor stir them, until the said measure be fulfilled.
Then answered I and said, O Lord that bearest rule, yet even we all are full of impiety:
and for our sakes peradventure it is that the
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Or,
threshing-floor
threshing time of the righteous is kept back, because of the sins of them that dwell upon the earth.
So he answered me, and said, Go thy way to a woman with child, and ask of her when she hath fulfilled her nine months, if her womb may keep the birth any longer within her.
Then said I, no, Lord, that can it not.
And he said unto me, in the grave the chambers of souls are like the womb:
for like as a woman that travaileth maketh haste to escape the anguish of the travail: even so do these places haste to deliver those things that are committed unto them from the beginning.
Then shall it be shewed thee concerning those things which thou desirest to see.
Then answered I and said, if I have found favour in thy sight, and if it be possible, and if I be meet therefore,
shew me this also, whether there be more to come than is past, or whether the more part is gone over us.
For what is gone I know, but what is for to come I know not.
And he said unto me, Stand up upon the right side, and I shall expound the similitude unto thee.
so I stood, and saw, and, behold, a hot burning oven passed by before me: and it happened, that when the flame was gone by I looked, and, behold, the smoke remained still.
After this there passed by before me a watery cloud, and sent down much rain with a storm; and when the stormy rain was past, the drops remained therein still.
Then said he unto me, Consider with thyself; as the rain is more than the drops, and the fire is greater than the smoke, so the quantity which is past did more exceed; but the drops and the smoke remained still.
Then I prayed, and said, May I live, thinkest thou, until that time? or who shall be in those days?
He answered me, and said, As for the tokens whereof thou askest me, I may tell thee of them in part: but as touching thy life, I am not sent to shew thee; for I do not know it.
Nevertheless as concerning the tokens, behold, the days shall come, that they which dwell upon earth shall be taken
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So the syriac.
with great amazement, and the way of truth shall be hidden, and the land shall be barren of faith.
But iniquity shall be increased above that which now thou seest, or that thou hast heard long ago.
And the land, that thou seest now to have rule, shall be waste and
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So the Syriac.
untrodden, and men shall see it desolate.
But if the Most High grant thee to live, thou shalt see that which is after the third
kingdom
to be troubled; and the sun shall suddenly shine forth in the night, and the moon in the day:
and blood shall drop out of wood, and the stone shall give his voice, and the peoples shall be troubled; and
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According to some Oriental versions,
the air.
their goings shall be changed:
and he shall rule, whom they that dwell upon the earth look not for, and the fowls shall take their flight away together:
and the Sodomitish sea shall cast out fish, and make a noise in the night, which many have not known: but all shall hear the voice thereof.
There shall be chaos also in many places, and the fire shall be oft sent out, and the wild beasts shall change their places, and women shall bring forth monsters:
and salt waters shall be found in the sweet, and all friends shall destroy one another; then shall wit hide itself, and understanding withdraw itself into its chamber;
and it shall be sought of many, and shall not be found: and unrighteousness and incontinency shall be multiplied upon earth.
One land also shall ask another, and say, Is righteousness, is a man that doeth righteousness, gone through thee? And it shall say, No.
And it shall come to pass at that time that men shall hope, but shall not obtain: they shall labour, but their ways shall not prosper.
To shew thee such tokens I have leave; and if thou wilt pray again, and weep as now, and fast seven days, thou shalt hear yet greater things than these.
Then I awaked, and an extreme trembling went through my body, and my mind was troubled, so that it fainted.
So the angel that was come to talk with me held me, comforted me, and set me up upon my feet.
And in the second night it came to pass, that
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The Syriac has
Psaltiel.
Phaltiel the captain of the people came unto me, saying, Where hast thou been? and why is thy countenance sad?
or knowest thou not that Israel is committed unto thee in the land of their captivity?
Up then, and eat some bread, and forsake us not, as the shepherd
that leaveth
in the hands of cruel wolves.
Then said I unto him, Go thy ways from me, and come not nigh me for seven days, and then shalt thou come unto me. And he heard what I said, and went from me.
And so I fasted seven days, mourning and weeping, like as Uriel the angel commanded me.
And after seven days, so it was, that the thoughts of my heart were very grievous unto me again,
and my soul recovered the spirit of understanding, and I began to speak words before the Most High again,
and said, O Lord that bearest rule, of all the woods of the earth, and of all the trees thereof, thou hast chosen thee one vine:
and of all the lands of the world thou hast chosen thee one
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After the Oriental versions. The Latin has
pit.
country: and of all the flowers of the world thou hast chosen thee one lily:
and of all the depths of the sea thou hast filled thee one river: and of all builded cities thou hast hallowed Sion unto thyself:
and of all the fowls that are created thou hast named thee one dove: and of all the cattle that are made thou hast provided thee one sheep:
and among all the multitudes of peoples thou hast gotten thee one people: and unto this people, whom thou lovedst, thou gavest a law that is approved of all.
And now, O Lord, why hast thou given this one people over unto many, and
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After the Oriental versions. The Latin reads
hast prepared. hast dishonoured the one root above others, and hast scattered thine only one among many?
And they which did gainsay thy promises have trodden them down that believed thy covenants.
If thou dost so much hate thy people, they should be punished with thine own hands.
Now when I had spoken these words, the angel that came to me the night afore was sent unto me,
and said unto me, Hear me, and I will instruct thee; hearken unto me, and I shall tell thee more.
And I said, Speak on, my Lord. Then said he unto me, Thou art sore troubled in mind for Israel’s sake: lovest thou that people better than he that made them?
And I said, No, Lord: but of very grief have I spoken: for my reins torment me every hour, while I labour to comprehend the way of the Most High, and to seek out part of his judgement.
And he said unto me, Thou canst not. And I said, Wherefore, Lord, or whereunto was I born? or why was not my mother’s womb then my grave, that I might not have seen the travail of Jacob, and the wearisome toil of the stock of Israel?
And he said unto me, Number me them that are not yet come, gather me together the drops that are scattered abroad, make me the flowers green again that are withered,
open me the chambers that are closed, and bring me forth the winds that in them are shut up, or shew me the image of a voice: and then I will declare to thee the travail that thou askest to see.
And I said, O Lord that bearest rule, who may know these things, but he that hath not his dwelling with men?
As for me, I am unwise: how may I then speak of these things whereof thou askest me?
Then said he unto me, Like as thou canst do none of these things that I have spoken of, even so canst thou not find out my judgement, or the end of the love that I have promised unto my people.
And I said, But, lo, O Lord, thou hast made the promise unto them that be in the end: and what shall they do that have been before us, or we
that be now,
or they that shall come after us?
And he said unto me, I will liken my judgement unto a ring: like as there is no slackness of them that be last, even so there is no swiftness of them that be first.
So I answered and said, Couldest thou not make them
to be
at once that have been made, and that be now, and that are for to come; that thou mightest shew thy judgment the sooner?
Then answered he me, and said, The creature may not haste above the creator; neither may the world hold them at once that shall be created therein.
And I said, How hast thou said unto thy servant, that
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So the Syriac.
thou wilt surely make alive at once the creature that thou hast created?
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The Latin omits
If...alive at once.
If therefore they shall be alive at once, and the creature shall sustain them: even so it might now also support them to be present at once.
And he said unto me, Ask the womb of a woman, and say unto her, If thou bringest forth ten children, why
doest thou it
at several times? pray her therefore to bring forth ten children at once.
And I said, she cannot: but must do it by distance of time.
Then said he unto me, Even so have I given the womb of the earth to those that be sown therein in their several times.
For like as a young child may not bring forth, neither she that is grown old
bring forth
any more, even so have I disposed the world which I created.
And I asked, and said, Seeing thou hast now shewed me the way, I will speak before thee: Is our mother, of whom thou hast told me, still young? or doth she now draw nigh unto age?
He answered me, and said, Ask a woman that beareth children, and she shall tell thee.
Say unto her, wherefore are not they whom thou hast now brought forth like those that were before, but less of stature?
And she also shall answer thee, They that be born in the strength of youth are of one fashion, and they that are born in the time of age, when the womb faileth, are otherwise.
Consider therefore thou also, how that ye are less of stature than those that were before you.
And so are they that come after you less than ye, as
born
of the creature which now beginneth to be old, and is past the strength of youth.
Then said I, Lord, I beseech thee, if I have found favor in thy sight, shew thy servant by whom thou visitest thy creature.
And he said unto me, In the beginning, when the earth was made, before the outgoings of the world were fixed, or ever the gatherings of the winds blew,
before the voices of the thunder sounded and before the flashes of the lightning shone, or ever the foundations of paradise were laid,
before the fair flowers were seen, or ever the powers of the earthquake were established, before the innumerable hosts of angels were gathered together,
or ever the heights of the air were lifted up, before the measures of the firmament were named, or ever the footstool of Sion
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So the Syriac.
was established,
and ere the present years were sought out, and or ever the imaginations of them that now sin were estranged, before they were sealed that have gathered faith for a treasure:
then did I consider these things, and they all were made through me alone, and through none other: as by me also they shall be ended, and by none other.
Then answered I and said, what shall be the parting asunder of the times? or when shall be the end of the first, and the beginning of it that followeth?
And he said unto me, From
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Perhaps for
Abram.
Abraham unto
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Another reading is,
Isaac.
Abraham, inasmuch as Jacob and Esau were born of him, for Jacob’s hand held the heel of Esau from the beginning.
For Esau is the end of this world, and Jacob is the beginning of it that followeth.
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So the Syriac, &c. The Latin is defective.
The beginning of a man is his hand, and the end of a man is his heel; between the heel and the hand seek thou nought else, Esdras.
I answered then and said, O Lord that bearest rule, If I have found favour in thy sight,
I beseech thee, shew thy servant the end of thy tokens, whereof thou shewedst me part the last night.
So he answered and said unto me, Stand up upon thy feet, and thou shalt hear a mighty sounding voice;
and if the place whereon thou standest be greatly moved,
when it speaketh be thou not afraid: for the word is of the end, and the foundations of the earth shall understand,
that the speech is of them: they shall tremble and be moved: for they know that their end must be changed.
And it happened, that when I had heard it I stood up upon my feet, and hearkened, and, behold, there was a voice that spake, and the sound of it was like the sound of many waters.
And it said, Behold, the days come, and it shall be that when I draw nigh to visit them that dwell upon the earth,
and when I shall make inquisition of them that have done hurt unjustly with their unrighteousness, and when the affliction of Sion shall be fulfilled,
and when the seal shall be set upon the world that is to pass away, then will I shew these tokens: the books shall be opened before the firmament, and all shall see together:
and the children of a year old shall speak with their voices, the women with child shall bring forth untimely children at three or four months, and they shall live, and dance.
And suddenly shall the sown places appear unsown, the full storehouses shall suddenly be found empty:
and the trumpet shall give a sound, which when every man heareth, they shall be suddenly afraid.
At that time shall friends make war one against another like enemies, and the earth shall stand in fear with those that dwell therein, the springs of the fountains shall stand still, so that for three hours they shall not run.
And it shall be that whosoever remaineth after all these things that I have told thee of, he shall be saved, and shall see my salvation, and the end of my world.
And they shall see the men that have been taken up, who have not tasted death from their birth: and the heart of the inhabitants shall be changed, and turned into another meaning.
For evil shall be blotted out, and deceit shall be quenched;
and faith shall flourish, and corruption shall be overcome, and the truth, which hath been so long without fruit, shall be declared.
And when he talked with me, behold, by little and little the place whereon I stood
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After the Oriental versions. The Latin is corrupt.
rocked to and fro.
And he said unto me, These things came I to shew thee
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So the Syriac. The Latin is corrupt.
this night.
If therefore thou wilt pray yet again, and fast seven days more, I shall yet
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The Latin has
tell thee by day.
tell thee greater things than these.
For thy voice hath surely been heard before the Most High: for the Mighty hath seen thy righteous dealing, he hath seen aforetime also thy chastity, which thou hast had ever since thy youth.
And therefore hath he sent me to shew thee all these things, and to say unto thee, Be of good comfort, and fear not.
And be not hasty in
regard of
the former times, to think vain things, that thou mayest not hasten in the latter times.
And it came to pass after this, that I wept again, and fasted seven days in like manner, that I might fulfil the three weeks which he told me.
And in the eighth night was my heart vexed within me again, and I began to speak before the Most High.
For my spirit was greatly set on fire, and my soul was in distress.
And I said, O Lord, of a truth thou spakest at the beginning of the creation, upon the first day, and saidst thus; Let heaven and earth be made; and thy word perfected the work.
And then was the spirit hovering, and darkness and silence were on every side; the sound of man’s voice was not yet.
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The Latin adds
from thee.
Then commandest thou a ray of light to be brought forth of thy treasures, that then thy works might appear.
Upon the second day again thou madest the spirit of the firmament and commandedst it to part asunder, and to make a division betwixt the waters, that the one part might go up, and the other remain beneath.
Upon the third day thou didst command that the waters should be gathered together in the seventh part of the earth: six parts didst thou dry up, and keep them, to the intent that of these some being both planted and tilled might serve before thee.
For as soom as thy word went forth the work was done.
For immediately there came forth great and innumerable fruit, and manifold pleasures for the taste, and flowers of inimitable colour, and odours of most exquisite smell: and this was done the third day.
Upon the fourth day thou commandedst that the sun should shine, and the moon give her light, and the stars should be in their order:
and gavest them a charge to do service unto man, that was to be made.
Upon the fifth day thou saidst unto the seventh part, where the water was gathered together, that it should bring forth living creatures, fowls and fishes: and so it came to pass,
that the dumb water and without life brought forth living things as it was bidden, that the peoples might therefore praise thy wondrous works.
Then didst thou preserve two living creatures, the one thou calledst Behemoth, and the other thou calledst Leviathan:
and thou didst separate the one from the other: for the seventh part, namely, where the water was gathered together, might not hold them both.
Unto Behemoth thou gavest one part, which was dried up on the third day, that he should dwell in the same, wherein are a thousand hills:
but unto Leviathan thou gavest the seventh part, namely, the moist; and thou hast kept them to be devoured of whom thou wilt, and when.
But upon the sixth day thou gavest commandment unto the earth, that it should bring forth before thee cattle, beasts, and creeping things:
and over these Adam, whom thou ordainest lord over all the works that thou hast made: of him come we all, the people whom thou hast chosen.
All this have I spoken before thee, O Lord, because thou hast said that for our sakes thou madest
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So the Syriac. The Latin has
the firstborn world.
this world.
As for the other nations, which also come of Adam, thou hast said that they are nothing, and are like unto spittle: and thou hast likened the abundance of them unto a drop that falleth from a vessel.
And now, O Lord, behold these nations, which are reputed as nothing, be lords over us, and devour us.
But we thy people, whom thou hast called thy firstborn, thy only begotten, and thy fervent lover, are given into their hands.
If the world now be made for our sakes, why do we not possess for an inheritance our world? How long shall this endure?
And when I had made an end of speaking these words, there was sent unto me the angel which had been sent unto me the nights afore:
and he said unto me, Up, Esdras, and hear the words that I am come to tell thee.
And I said, Speak on, my Lord. Then he said unto me, There is a sea set in a wide place, that it might be
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So the chief Oriental versions. The Latin MSS. have
deep.
broad and vast.
But the entrance thereof shall be set in a narrow place so as to be like a river;
whoso then should desire to go into the sea to look upon it, or to rule it, if he went not through the narrow, how could he come into the broad?
Another thing also: There is a city builded and set in a plain country, and full of all good things;
but the entrance thereof is narrow, and is set in a dangerous place to fall, having a fire on the right hand, and on the left a deep water:
and there is one only path between them both, even between the fire and the water,
so small
that there could but one man go there at once.
If this city now be given unto a man for an inheritance, if the heir pass not the danger before him, how shall he receive his inheritance?
And I said, It is so, Lord. Then said he unto me, Even so also is Israel’s portion.
Because for their sakes I made the world: and when Adam transgressed my statutes, then was decreed that now is done.
Then were the entrances of this world made narrow, and sorrowful and toilsome: they are but few and evil, full of perils, and charged with great toils.
For the entrances of the greater world are wide and sure, and bring forth fruit of immortality.
If then they that live enter not these strait and vain things, they can never receive those that are laid up for them.
Now therefore why disquietest thou thyself, seeing thou art but a corruptible man? and why art thou moved, whereas thou art but mortal?
and why hast thou not considered in thy mind that which is to come, rather than that which is present?
Then answered I and said, O Lord that bearest rule, lo, thou hast ordained in thy law, that the righteous should inherit these things, but that the ungodly should perish.
The righteous therefore shall suffer strait things, and hope for wide: but they that have done wickedly
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According to some authorities,
have not suffered...and shall not see.
have suffered the strait things, and yet shall not see the wide.
And he said unto me,
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Another reading is,
There is no judge...and none that hath understanding.
Thou art not a judge above God, neither hast thou understanding above the Most High.
Yea, rather let many that now be perish, than that the law of God which is set before them be despised.
For God straitly commanded such as came, even as they came, what they should do to live, and what they should observe to avoid punishment.
Nevertheless they were not obedient unto him; but spake against him, and imagined for themselves vain things;
and framed cunning devices of wickedness; and said moreover of the Most High, that he is not; and knew not his ways:
but they despised his law, and denied his covenants; they have not been faithful to his statutes, and have not performed his works.
Therefore, Esdras, for the empty are empty things, and for the full are the full things.
For behold, the time shall come, and it shall be, when these tokens, of which I told thee before, shall come to pass, that the bride shall appear, even the city coming forth, and she shall be seen, that now is withdrawn from the earth.
And whosoever is delivered from the foresaid evils, the same shall see my wonders.
For my son Jesus shall be revealed with those that be with him, and shall rejoice them that remain four hundred years.
After these years shall my son Christ dieof them that, and all that have the breath of
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Lat.
man
life.
And the world shall be turned into the old silence seven days, like as in the first beginning: so that no man shall remain.
And after seven days the world, that yet awaketh not, shall be raised up, and that shall die that is corruptible.
And the earth shall restore those that are asleep in her, and so shall the dust those that dwell therein in silence, and the
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Or,
chambers
See ch. iv. 35.
secret places shall deliver those souls that were committed unto them.
And the Most High shall be revealed upon the seat of judgement,
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The Syriac adds
and the end shall come.
and compassion shall pass away, and longsuffering shall be withdrawn:
but judgement only shall remain, truth shall stand, and faith shall wax strong:
and the work shall follow, and the reward shall be shewed, and good deeds shall awake, and wicked deeds shall not sleep.
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The passage from verse [36] to verse [105], formerly missing, has been restored to the text. See Preface, page ix.
And the
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So the chief Oriental versions. The Latin MSS. have
place.
pit of torment shall appear, and over against it shall be the place of rest: and the furnace of
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Lat.
Gehenna.
hell shall be shewed, and over against it the paradise of delight.
And then shall the Most High say to the nations that are raised from the dead, See ye and understand whom ye have denied, or whom ye have not served, or whose commandments ye have despised.
Look on this side and on that: here is delight and rest, and there fire and torments. Thus
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So the chief Oriental versions. The Latin has
shalt thou speak.
shall he speak unto them in the day of judgement:
This is a day that hath neither sun, nor moon, nor stars,
neither cloud, nor thunder, nor lightning, neither wind, nor water, nor air, neither darkness, nor evening, nor morning,
neither summer, nor spring, nor heat, nor
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Or,
storm
winter, neither frost, nor cold, nor hail, nor rain, nor dew,
neither noon, nor night, nor dawn, neither shining, nor brightness, nor light, save only the splendour of the glory of the Most High, whereby all shall see the things that are set before them:
for it shall endure as it were a week of years.
This is my judgement and the ordinance thereof; but to thee only have I shewed these things.
And I answered, I said even then, O Lord, and I say now: blessed are they that be now alive and keep the
statutes
ordained of thee.
But as touching them for whom my prayer was made,
what shall I say?
for who is there of them that be alive that hath not sinned, and who of the sons
of men
that hath not transgressed thy covenant?
And now I see, that the world to come shall bring delight to few, but torments unto many.
For an evil heart hath grown up in us, which hath led us astray from these
statutes,
and hath brought us into corruption and into the ways of death, hath shewed us the paths of perdition and removed us far from life; and that, not a few only, but well nigh all that have been created.
And he answered me, and said, Hearken unto me, and I will instruct thee; and I will admonish thee yet again:
for this cause the Most High hath not made one world, but two.
For whereas thou hast said that the just are not many, but few, and the ungodly abound, hear
the answer
thereunto.
If thou hath choice stones exceeding few,
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The Latin is here corrupt.
wilt thou set for thee over against them according to their number
things of
lead and clay?
And I said, Lord, how shall this be?
And he said unto me, Not only this, but ask the earth, and she shall tell thee; intreat her, and she shall declare unto thee.
For thou shalt say unto her, Thou bringest forth gold and silver and brass, and iron also and lead and clay:
but silver is more abundant than gold, and brass than silver, and iron than brass, lead than iron, and clay than lead.
Judge thou therefore which things are precious and to be desired, whatso is abundant or what is rare.
And I said, O Lord that bearest rule, that which is plentiful is of less worth, for that which is more rare is more precious.
And he answered me, and said,
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The Latin here is corrupt.
Weigh within thyself the things that thou hast thought, for he that hath what is hard to get rejoiceth over him that hath what is plentiful.
So also is the
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The Latin is here corrupt.
judgement which I have promised: for I will rejoice over the few that shall be saved, inasmuch as these are they that have made my glory now to prevail, and of whom my name is now named.
And I will not grieve over the multitude of them that perish; for these are they that are now like unto vapour, and are become as flame and smoke; they are set on fire and burn hotly, and are quenched.
And I answered and said, O thou earth, wherefore hast thou brought forth, if the mind is made out of dust, like as all other created things?
For it were better that the dust itself had been unborn, so that the mind might not have been made therefrom.
But now the mind groweth with us, and by reason of this we are tormented, because we perish and know it.
Let the race of men lament and the beasts of the field be glad; let all that are born lament, but let the fourfooted beasts and the cattle rejoice.
For it is far better with them than with us; for they look not for judgement, neither do they know of torments or of salvation promised unto them after death.
For what doth it profit us, that we shall be preserved alive, but yet be afflicted with torment?
For all that are born are
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The Latin is here corrupt.
defiled with iniquities, and are full of sins and laden with offences:
and if after death we were not to come into judgement, peradventure it had been better for us.
And he answered me, and said, When the Most High made the world, and Adam and all them that came of him, he first prepared the Judgement and the things that pertain unto the judgement.
And now understand from thine own words, for thou hast said that the mind groweth with us.
They therefore that dwell upon the earth shall be tormented for this reason, that having understanding they have wrought iniquity, and receiving commandments have not kept them, and having obtained a law they dealt unfaithfully with that which they received.
What then will they have to say in the judgement, or how will they answer in the last times?
For how great a time hath the Most High been longsuffering with them that inhabit the world, and not for their sakes, but because of the times which he hath foreordained!
And I answered and said, if I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, shew this also unto thy servant, whether after death, even now when every one of us giveth up his soul, we shall be kept in rest until those times come, in which thou shalt renew the creation, or whether we shall be tormented forthwith.
And he answered me, and said, I will shew thee this also; but join not thyself with them that are scorners, nor number thyself with them that are tormented.
For thou hast a treasure of
good
works laid up with the Most High, but it shall not be shewed thee until the last times.
For concerning death the teaching is: When the determinate sentence hath gone forth from the Most High that a man should die, as the spirit leaveth the body to return again to him who gave it, it adoreth the glory of the Most High first of all.
And if it be one of those that have been scorners and have not kept the way of the Most High, and that have despised his law, and that hate them that fear
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Another reading is,
him.
God,
these spirits shall not enter into habitations, but shall wander and be in torments forthwith, ever grieving and sad, in seven ways.
The first way, because they have despised the law of the Most High.
The second way, because they cannot now make a good returning that they may live.
The third way, they shall see the reward laid up for them that have believed the covenants of the Most High.
The fourth way, they shall consider the torment laid up for themselves in the last days.
The fifth way, they shall see the dwelling places of the others guarded by angels, with great quietness.
The sixth way, they shall see
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The passage is corrupt.
how forthwith some of them shall pass into torment.
The seventh way, which is
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Lat.
greater
more grievous than all the aforesaid ways, because they shall pine away in confusion and be consumed with
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The Latin is here corrupt.
shame, and shall be withered up by fears, seeing the glory of the Most High before whom they have sinned whilst living, and before whom they shall be judged in the last times.
Now this is the order of those who have kept the ways of the Most High, when they shall be separated from the corruptible vessel.
In the time
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The Latin is here corrupt.
that they dwelt therein they painfully served the Most High, and were in jeopardy every hour, that they might keep the law of the lawgiver perfectly.
Wherefore this is the teaching concerning them:
First of all they shall see with great joy the glory of him who taketh them up, for they shall have rest in seven orders.
The first order, because they have striven with great labour to overcome the evil thought which was fashioned together with them, that it might not lead them astray from life into death.
The second order, because they see the perplexity in which the souls of the ungodly wander, and the punishment that awaiteth them.
The third order, they see the witness which he that fashioned them beareth concerning them, that while they lived they kept the law which was given them in trust.
The fourth order, they understand the rest which, being gathered in their chambers, they now enjoy with great quietness, guarded by angels, and the glory that awaiteth them in the last days.
The fifth order, they rejoice,
seeing
how they have now escaped from that which is corruptible, and how they shall inherit that which is to come, while they see moreover the straitness and the
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The Latin is here corrupt.
painfulness from which they have been delivered, and the large room which they shall receive with joy and immortality.
The sixth order, when it is shewed unto them how their face shall shine as the sun, and how they shall be made like unto the light of the stars, being henceforth incorruptible.
The seventh order, which is greater than all the aforesaid orders, because they shall rejoice with confidence, and because they shall be bold without confusion, and shall be glad without fear, for they hasten to behold the face of him whom in their lifetime they served, and from whom they shall receive
their
reward in glory.
This is the order of the souls of the just, as from henceforth
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The latin is here corrupt.
is announcer unto them,
and
aforesaid are the ways of torture which they that would not give heed shall suffer from henceforth.
And I answered and said, shall time therefore be given unto the souls after they are separated from the bodies, that they may see that whereof thou hast spoken unto me?
And he said, Their freedom shall be for seven days, that for seven days they may see the things whereof thou hast been told, and afterwards they shall be gathered together in their habitations.
And I answered and said, if I have found favour in thy sight, shew further unto me thy servant whether in the day of judgment the just will be able to intercede for the ungodly or to intreat the Most High for them,
whether fathers for children, or children for parents, or brethren for brethren, or kinsfolk for their next of kin, or
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So the Oriental versions.
friends for them that are most dear.
And he answered me, and said, Since thou hast found favor in my sight, I will shew thee this also: The day of judgement is
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The Latin has
a bold
day
a day of decision, and displayeth unto all the seal of truth; even as now a father sendeth not his son, or a son his father, or a master his slave, or a
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So the Oriental versions.
friend him that is most dear, that in his stead he may
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the Latin has
understand.
be sick, or sleep, or eat, or be healed:
so never shall anyone pray for another
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So the Syriac. The Latin omits
in that day...another.
in that day, neither shall one lay a burden on another, for then shall all bear every one his own righteousness or unrighteousness.
And I answered and said, How do we now find that first Abraham prayed for the people of Sodom, and Moses for the fathers that sinned in the wilderness:
and Joshua after him for Israel in the days of
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That is,
Achan.
See Josh. vii. 1.
Achar:
and Samuel
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So the Syriac and other versions. The Latin omits
in the days of Saul.
in the days of Saul; and David for the plague: and Solomon for them that
should worship
in the sanctuary:
and Elijah for those that received rain; and for the dead, that he might live:
and Hezekiah for the people in the days of Sennacherib: and many for many?
If therefore now, when corruption is grown up, and unrighteousness increased, the righteous have prayed for the ungodly, wherefore shall it not be so then also?
He answered me, and said, This present world is not the end; the full glory abideth
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Omitted in the Latin.
not therein: therefore have they who were able prayed for the weak.
But the day of judgement shall be the end of this time,
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Omitted in the Latin.
and the beginning of the immortality for to come, wherein corruption is passed away,
intemperance is at an end, infidelity is cut off, but righteousness is grown, and truth is sprung up.
Then shall no man be able to have mercy on him that is cast in judgement, nor to thrust down him that hath gotten the victory.
I answered then and said, this is my first and last saying, that it had been better that the earth had not given
thee
Adam: or else, when it had given
him,
to have restrained him from sinning.
For what profit is it for all that are in this present time to live in heaviness, and after death to look for punishment?
O thou Adam, what hast thou done? For though it was thou that sinned, the evil is not fallen on thee alone, but upon all of us that come of thee.
For what profit is it unto us, if there be promised us an immortal time, whereas we have done the works that bring death?
And that there is promised us an everlasting hope, whereas ourselves most miserably are become vain?
And that there are reserved habitations of health and safety, whereas we have lived wickedly?
And that the glory of the Most High shall defend them which have led a pure life, whereas we have walked in the most wicked ways of all?
And that there shall be shewed a paradise, whose fruit endureth without decay, wherein is abundance and healing, but we shall not enter into it,
for we have walked in unpleasant places?
And that the faces of them which have used abstinence shall shine above the stars, whereas our faces shall be blacker than darkness?
For while we lived and committed iniquity, we considered not what we should have to suffer after death.
Then he answered and said, This is the
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Or,
intent
condition of the battle, which man that is born upon the earth shall fight;
that, if he be overcome, he shall suffer as thou hast said: but if he get the victory, he shall receive the thing that I say.
For this is the way whereof Moses spake unto the people while he lived, saying, Choose thee life, that thou mayest live.
Nevertheless they believed not him, nor yet the prophets after him, no, nor me which have spoken unto them;
so that there shall not be such heaviness in their destruction, as there shall be joy over them that are persuaded to salvation.
I answered then and said, I know, Lord, that the Most High is now called merciful, in that he hath mercy upon them which are not yet come into the world;
and compassionate, in that he hath compassion upon those that turn to his law;
and longsuffering, for that he long suffereth those that have sinned, as his creatures;
and bountiful, for that he is ready to give rather than to exact;
and of great mercy, for that he multiplieth more and more mercies to them that are present, and that are past, and also to them which are to come;
(for if he multiplied not
his mercies,
the world would not continue with them that dwell therein;)
and one that forgiveth, for if he did not forgive of his goodness, that they which have committed iniquities might be eased of them, the ten thousandth part of men would not remain living;
and a judge,
for
if he did not pardon them that were created by his word, and blot out the multitude of
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Lat.
contempts.
offences,
there would peradventure be very few left in an innumerable multitude.
And he answered me, and said, The Most High hath made this world for many, but the world to come for few.
I will tell thee now a similitude, Esdras; As when thou asketh the earth, it shall say unto thee, that it giveth very much mould whereof earthen vessels are made, and little dust that gold cometh of: even so is the course of the present world.
There be many created, but few shall be saved.
And I answered and said, Swallow down understanding then, O my soul, and let
my heart
devour wisdom.
For thou
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So the Syriac. The Latin is incorrect.
art come hither without thy will, and departest when thou wouldest not: for there is given thee no longer space than only to live a short time.
O Lord, that art over us, suffer thy servant, that we may pray before thee, and give us seed unto our heart, and culture to our understanding, that there may come fruit of it, whereby every one shall live that is corrupt, who beareth the
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So the Syriac. The Latin has
place.
likeness of a man.
For thou art alone, and we all one workmanship of thine hands, like as thou hast said.
Forasmuch as thou quickenest the body that is fashioned now in the womb, and givest it members, thy creature is preserved in fire and water, and nine months doth thy workmanship endure thy creature which is created in her.
But that which keepeth and that which is kept shall both be kept
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So the Syriac. The Latin is imperfect.
by thy keeping: and when the womb giveth up again that which hath grown in it,
thou hast commanded that out of the parts of the body, that is to say, out of the breasts, be given milk, which is the fruit of the breasts,
that the thing which is fashioned may be nourished for a time, and afterwards thou shalt order it in thy mercy.
Yea, thou hast brought it up in thy righteousness, and nurtured it in thy law, and corrected it with thy judgement.
And thou shalt mortify it as thy creature, and quicken it as thy work.
If therefore thou shalt
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So the Syriac. The Latin is incorrect.
lightly and suddenly destroy him which with so great labour was fashioned by thy commandment, to what purpose was he made?
Now therefore I will speak; touching man in general, thou knowest best; but touching thy people
will I speak,
for whose sake I am sorry;
and for thine inheritance, for whose cause I mourn; and for Israel, for whom I am heavy; and for the seed of Jacob, for whose sake I am troubled;
therefore will I begin to pray before thee for myself and for them: for I see the falls of us that dwell in the land;
but I have heard the swiftness of the judgment which is to come.
Therefore hear my voice, and understand my saying, and I will speak before thee.
The beginning of the words of Esdras, before he was taken up. And he said,
O Lord, thou that
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Or,
inhabitest eternity
abidest for ever, whose eyes are exalted, and whose chambers are in the air;
whose throne is inestimable; whose glory may not be comprehended; before whom the hosts of angels stand with trembling,
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According to the chief Oriental versions. The Latin has, even they
whose service taketh the form of wind &c.
at whose bidding they are changed to wind and fire; whose word is sure, and sayings constant; whose ordinance is strong, and commandment fearful;
whose look drieth up the depths, and whose indignation maketh the mountains to melt away, and whose truth beareth witness:
hear, O Lord, the prayer of thy servant, and give ear to the petition of thy handiwork;
attend unto my words, for so long as I live I will speak, and so long as I have understanding I will answer.
O look not upon the sins of thy people; but on them that have served thee in truth,
Regard not the doings of them that deal wickedly, but of them that have kept thy covenants in affliction.
Think not upon those that have walked feignedly before thee; but remember them which have willingly known thy fear.
Let it not be thy will to destroy them which have lived like cattle; but look upon them that have
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The Syriac has
received the brightness of thy law.
clearly taught thy law.
Take thou no indignation at them which are deemed worse than beasts; but love them that have alway put their trust in thy glory.
For we and our fathers have
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So the Syriac and Aethiopic versions. passed our lives in
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Lat.
manners.
ways that bring death: but thou because of us sinners
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Another reading is,
shalt be.
art called merciful.
For if thou hast a desire to have mercy upon us, then shalt thou be called merciful, to us, namely, that have no works of righteousness.
For the just, which have many
good
works laid up with thee, shall for their own deeds receive reward.
For what is man, that thou shouldest take displeasure at him? or what is a corruptible race, that thou shouldest be so bitter toward it?
For in truth there is no man among them that be born, but he hath dealt wickedly; and among them
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So the Syriac. There appears to be an error in the Latin text.
that have lived there is none which have not done amiss.
For in this, O Lord, thy righteousness and thy goodness shall be declared, if thou be merciful unto them which have no store of good works.
Then answered he me, and said, Some things hast thou spoken aright, and according unto thy words so shall it come to pass.
For indeed I will not think on the fashioning of them which have sinned, or their death, their judgement, or their destruction;
but I will rejoice over the framing of the righteous, their pilgrimage also, and the salvation, and the reward, that they shall have.
Like therefore as I have spoken, so shall it be.
For as the husbandman soweth much seed upon the ground, and planteth many trees, and yet not all that is sown shall
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Lat.
be saved.
come up in due season, neither shall all that is planted take root: even so they that are sown in the world shall not all be saved.
I answered then and said, if I have found favour, let me speak before thee.
Forasmuch as the husbandman’s seed, if it come not up, seeing that it hath not received thy rain in due season, or if it be corrupted through too much rain,
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So the printed Latin text. The earlier MSS. are corrupt. so perisheth;
likewise man, which is formed with thy hands, and is called thine own image, because he is made like
unto thee,
for whose sake thou hast formed all things, even him hast thou made like unto the husbandman’s seed.
Be not wroth with us, but spare thy people, and have mercy upon thine inheritance; for thou hast mercy upon thine own creation.
Then answered he me, and said, Things present are for them that now be, and things to come for such as shall be hereafter.
For thou comest far short that thou shouldest be able to love my creature more than I. But thou hast brought thyself full nigh unto the unrighteous.
Let this
never
be.
Yet in this shalt thou be admirable unto the Most High;
in that thou hast humbled thyself, as it becometh thee, and hast not judged thyself
worthy to be
among the righteous, so as to be much glorified.
For many grievous miseries shall befall them that in the last times dwell in the world, because they have walked in great pride.
But understand thou for thyself, and of such as be like thee seek out the glory.
For unto you is paradise opened, the tree of life planted, the time to come is prepared, plenteousness is made ready, a city is builded, and rest is
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The Syriac has
established.
allowed, goodness is perfected, wisdom being perfect aforehand.
The root
of evil
is sealed up from you, weakness is done away from you, and
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After the chief Oriental versions.
[death] is hidden; hell and corruption are fled into forgetfulness:
sorrows are passed away, and in the end is shewed the treasure of immortality.
Therefore ask thou no more questions concerning the multitude of them that perish.
For when they had received liberty, they despised the Most High, thought scorn of his law, and forsook his ways.
Moreover they have trodden down his righteous,
and said in their heart, that there is no God; yea, and that knowing they must die.
For as the things aforesaid shall receive you, so thirst and pain which are prepared
shall receive
them: for the Most High willed not that men should come to nought:
but they which be created have themselves defiled the name of him that made them, and were unthankful unto him which prepared life for them.
And therefore is my judgement now at hand,
which I have not shewed unto all men, but unto thee, and a few like thee.
Then answered I and said,
Behold, O Lord, now hast thou shewed me the multitude of the wonders, which thou wilt do in the last times: but at what time, thou hast not shewed me.
And he answered me, and said, Measure thou diligently within thyself: and when thou seest that a certain part of the signs are past, which have been told thee beforehand,
then shalt thou understand, that it is the very time, wherein the Most High will visit the world which was made by him.
And when there shall be seen in the world earthquakes, disquietude of peoples, devices of nations, wavering of leaders, disquietude of princes,
then shalt thou understand, that the Most High spake of these things from the days that were aforetime from the beginning.
For like as of all that is made in the world, the beginning
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So the Syriac. The Latin is corrupt.
is evident, and the end manifest;
so also are the times of the Most High: the beginnings are manifest in wonders and mighty works, and the end in effects and signs.
And everyone that shall be saved, and shall be able to escape by his wotks, or by faith, whereby he hath believed,
shall be preserved from the said perils, and shall see my salvation in my land, and within my borders, which I have sanctified for me from the beginning.
Then shall they be amazed, which now have abused my ways: and they that have cast them away despitefully shall dwell in torments.
For as many as in their life have received benefits, and yet have not known me;
and as many as have scorned my law, while they had yet liberty, and, when as yet place of repentance was open unto them, understood not, but despised
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Or, me
it;
the same must know
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Or, me
it
after death by torment.
And therefore be thou no longer curious how the ungodly shall be punished; but inquire how the righteous shall be saved,
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So the Syriac and other versions. The Latin has
and whose...
created,
and when.
they whose the world
is,
and for whom the world
was created.
And I answered and said,
I have said before, and now do speak, and will speak it also hereafter, that there be more of them which perish, than of the which will be saved:
like as a wave is greater than a drop.
And he answered me, saying, Like as the field is, so also the seed; and as the flowers be, such are the colours also; and such as the work is, such also is the
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So the Aethiopic and Arabic. The Latin has
creation.
judgement
thereon;
and as is the husbandman, so is his threshing-floor also. For there was a time in the world,
even then when I was preparing for them that now live, before the world was made for them to dwell in; and then no man spake against me,
for
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So the Syriac.
there was not any: but now they which are created in this world that is prepared, both
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So the Syriac.
with a table that faileth not, and a law which is unsearchable, are corrupted in their manners.
So I considered my world, and, lo, it was destroyed, and my earth, and, lo, it was in peril, because of the devices that were come into it.
And I saw, and spared them, but not greatly, and saved me a grape out of a cluster, and a plant out of
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So the Syriac and other versions. The Latin has
great tribes.
a great forest.
Let the multitude perish then, which was born in vain; and let my grape be saved, and my plant; for with great labour have I made them perfect.
Nevertheless if thou wilt cease yet seven days more, (howbeit thou shalt not fast in them,
but shalt go into a field of flowers, where no house is builded, and eat only of the flowers of the field; and thou shalt taste no flesh, and shalt drink no wine, but
shalt eat
flowers only;)
and pray unto the Most High continually, then will I come and talk with thee.
So I went my way, like as he commanded me, into the field which is called
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The Syriac and Aethiopic have
Arphad.
Ardat; and there I sat among the flowers, and did eat of the herbs of the field, and the meat of the same satisfied me.
And it came to pass after seven days that I lay upon the grass, and my heart was vexed again, like as before:
and my mouth was opened, and I began to speak before the Lord Most High, and said,
O Lord, thou didst shew thyself among us, unto our fathers in the wilderness, when they went forth out of Egypt, and when they came into the wilderness, where no man treadeth and that beareth no fruit;
and thou didst say, Hear me, thou Israel; and mark my words, O seed of Jacob.
For, behold, I sow my law in you, and it shall bring forth fruit in you, and ye shall be glorified in it for ever.
But our fathers, which received the law, kept it not, and observed not the statutes: and the fruit of the law did not perish, neither could it, for it was thine;
yet they that received it perished, because they kept not the thing that was sown in them.
And, lo, it is a custom, that when the ground hath received seed, or the sea a ship, or any vessel meat or drink, and when it cometh to pass that that which is sown, or that which is launched,
or the things which have been received, should come to an end, these come to an end, but the receptacles remain: yet with us it hath not happened so.
For we that have received the law shall perish by sin, and our heart also which received it.
Notwithstanding the law perisheth not, but remaineth in its honour.
And when I spake these things in my heart, I looked about me with mine eyes, and upon the right side I saw a woman, and, behold, she mourned and wept with a loud voice, and was much grieved in mind, and her clothes were rent, and she had ashes upon her head.
Then let I my thoughts go wherein I was occupied, and turned me unto her,
and said unto her, Wherefore weepest thou? and why art thou grieved in thy mind?
And she said unto me, Let me alone, my Lord, that I may bewail myself, and add unto my sorrow, for I am sore vexed in my mind, and brought very low.
And I said unto her, What aileth thee? Tell me.
She said unto me, I thy servant was barren, and had no child, though I had a husband thirty years.
And every hour and every day these thirty years did I make my prayer to the Most High day and night.
And it came to pass after thirty years that God heard me thine handmaid, and looked upon my low estate, and considered my trouble, and gave me a son: and I rejoiced in him greatly, I and my husband, and all my
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Lat.
townsmen.
neighbours: and we gave great honour unto the Mighty.
And I nourished him with great travail.
So when he grew up, and I came to take him a wife, I made him a feast day.
And it so came to pass, that when my son was entered into his wedding chamber, he fell down, and died.
Then we all overthrew the lights, and all my
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Lat.
townsmen.
neighbours rose up to comfort me: and I remained quiet unto the second day at night.
And it came to pass, when they had all left off to comfort me, to the end I might be quiet, then rose I up by night, and fled, and came hither into this field, as thou seest.
And I do now purpose not to return into the city, but here to stay, and neither to eat nor drink, but continually to mourn and to fast until I die.
Then left I the meditations wherein I was, and answered her in anger, and said,
Thou foolish woman above all other, seest thou not our mourning, and what hath happened unto us?
how that Sion the mother of us all is full of sorrow, and much humbled.
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See the Oriental versions. The Latin is corrupt.
It is right now to mourn very sore, seeing we all mourn, and to be sorrowful, seeing we are all in sorrow, but thou sorrowest for one son.
For ask the earth, and she shall tell thee, that it is she which ought to mourn for so many that grow upon her.
For out of her all had their beginnings, and others shall come; and, behold, they walk almost all into destruction, and the multitude of them is utterly rooted out.
Who then should make more mourning,
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So the Syriac.
she, that hath lost so great a multitude, or thou, which art grieved but for one?
but if thou sayest unto me, My lamentation is not like the earth’s, for I have lost the fruit of my womb, which I brought forth with pains, and bare with sorrows:
but
it is with
the earth after the manner of the earth; the multitude present in it is gone, as it came:
then say I unto thee, Like as thou hast brought forth with sorrow; even so the earth also hath given her fruit, namely, man, ever since the beginning unto him that made her.
Now therefore keep thy sorrow to thyself, and bear with a good courage the adversities which have befallen thee.
For if thou shalt acknowledge the decree of God to be just, thou shalt both receive thy son in time, and shalt be praised among women.
Go thy way then into the city to thine husband.
And she said unto me, That will I not do: I will not go into the city, but here will I die.
So I proceeded to speak further unto her, and said,
Do not so, but suffer thyself to be prevailed on by reason of the adversities of Sion; and be comforted by reason of the sorrow of Jerusalem.
For thou seest that our sanctuary is laid waste, our altar broken down, our temple destroyed;
our psaltery is brought low, our song is put to silence, our rejoicing is at an end; the light of our candlestick is put out, the ark of our covenant is spoiled, our holy things are defiled, and the name that is called upon us is profaned; our freemen are despitefully treated, our priests are burnt, our Levites are gone into captivity, our virgins are defiled, and our wives ravished; our righteous men carried away, our little ones betrayed, our young men are brought into bondage, and our strong men are become weak;
and, what is more than all, the seal of Sion - for she hath now lost the seal of her honour, and is delivered into the hands of them that hate us.
Thou therefore shake off thy great heaviness, and put away from thee the multitude of sorrows, that the Mighty may be merciful unto thee again, and the Most High may give thee rest, even ease from thy travails.
And it came to pass, while I was talking with her, behold, her face upon a sudden shined exceedingly, and her countenance glistered like lightning, so that I was sore afraid
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The Syriac has
to draw near unto her, and my heart was greatly astonied, and when I mused &c.
of her, and mused what this might be;
and, behold, suddenly she made a great cry very fearful; so that the earth shook at the noise.
And I looked, and, behold, the woman appeared unto me no more, but there was a city builded, and a place shewed itself from large foundations: then was I afraid, and cried with a loud voice, and said,
Where is Uriel the angel, who came unto me at the first? for he hath caused me to fall into this great trance, and mine end is turned into corruption, and my prayer to rebuke.
And as I was speaking these words, behold, the angel who had come unto me at the first came unto me, and he looked upon me:
and, lo, I lay as one that had been dead, and mine understanding was taken from me; and he took me by the right hand, and comforted me, and set me upon my feet, and said unto me,
What aileth thee? and why art thou so disquieted? and why is thine understanding troubled, and the thoughts of thine heart?
And I said, Because thou hast forsaken me: yet I did according to thy words, and went into the field, and, lo, I have seen, and yet see, that which I am not able to express.
And he said unto me, Stand up like a man, and I will advise thee.
Then said I, Speak on, my Lord; only forsake me not, lest I die frustrate of my hope.
For I have seen that I knew not, and hear that I do not know.
Or is my sense deceived, or my soul in a dream?
Now therefore I beseech thee to shew thy servant concerning this trance.
And he answered me, and said, Hear me, and I shall inform thee, and tell thee concerning the things whereof thou art afraid: For the Most High hath revealed many secret things unto thee.
He hath seen that thy way is right: for that thou sorrowest continually for thy people, and makest great lamentation for Sion.
This therefore is the meaning of the vision.
The woman which appeared unto thee a little while ago, whom thou sawest mourning, and begannest to comfort her:
but now seest thou the likeness of the woman no more, but there appeared unto thee a city in building:
and whereas she told thee of the death of her son, this is the solution:
This woman, whom thou sawest, is
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So the Syriac and other versions. The Latin is incorrect.
Sion,
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So the Syriac and other versions. The Latin is incorrect.
whom thou now seest as a city builded;
and whereas she said unto thee, that she hath been thirty years barren,
it is,
because there were three
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So the Syriac and other versions. The Latin is incorrect.
thousand years in the world wherein there was no offering as yet offered in her.
And it came to pass after three
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So the Syriac and other versions. The Latin is incorrect.
thousand years that Solomon builded the city, and offered offerings: then it was that the barren bare a son.
And whereas she told thee that she nourished him with travail: that was the dwelling in Jerusalem.
And whereas she said unto thee, My son coming into his marriage chamber died, and that misfortune befell her: this was the destruction that came to Jerusalem.
And, behold, thou sawest her likeness, how she mourned for her son, and thou begannest to comfort her for what hath befallen her;
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Omitted in the Oriental versions.
these were the things to be opened unto thee.
For now the Most High, seeing that thou art grieved unfeignedly, and sufferest from thy whole heart for her, hath shewed thee the brightness of her glory, and the comeliness of her beauty:
and therefore I bade thee remain in the field where no house was builded:
for I knew that the Most High would shew this unto thee.
Therefore I commanded thee to come into the field, where no foundation of any building was.
For in the place wherein the city of the Most High was to be shewed, the work of no man’s building could stand.
Therefore fear thou not, nor let thine heart be affrighted, but go thy way in, and see the beauty and greatness of the building, as much as thine eyes be able to see:
and then shalt thou hear as much as thine ears may comprehend.
For thou art blessed above many, and with the Most High art called by name, like as but few.
But to-morrow at night thou shalt remain here;
and so shall the Most High shew thee those visions in dreams, of what the Most High will do unto them that dwell upon earth in the last days. So I slept that night and another, like as he commanded me.
And it came to pass the second night that I saw a dream, and, behold, there came up from the sea an eagle, which had twelve feathered wings, and three heads.
And I saw, and, behold, she spread her wings over all the earth, and all the winds of heaven blew on her,
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So the chief Oriental versions. The Latin has only
and were gathered together.
and the clouds were gathered together against her.
And I beheld, and out of her wings there grew
other
wings over against them; and they became little wings and small.
But her heads were at rest: the head in the midst was greater than the other heads, yet rested it with them.
Moreover I beheld, and, lo, the eagle flew with her wings, to reign over the earth, and over them that dwell therein.
And I beheld how that all things under heaven were subject unto her, and no man spake against her, no, not one creature upon earth.
And I beheld, and, lo, the eagle rose upon her talons, and uttered her voice to her wings, saying,
Watch not all at once: sleep every one in his own place, and watch by course:
but let the heads be preserved for the last.
And I beheld, and, lo, the voice went not out of her heads, but from the midst of her body.
And I numbered
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The Syriac has
her little wings, and, &c.
her wings that were over against the other, and, behold, there were eight of them.
And I beheld, and, lo, on the right side there arose one wing, and reigned over all the earth;
and so it was, that when it reigned, the end of it came, and it appeared not, so that the place thereof appeared no more: and the next following rose up, and reigned, and it bare rule a great time;
and it happened, that when it reigned, the end of it came also, so that it appeared no more, like as the first.
And, lo, there came a voice unto it, and said,
Hear thou that hast borne rule over the earth all this time: this I proclaim unto thee, before thou shalt appear no more,
There shall none after thee attain unto thy time, neither unto the half thereof.
Then arose the third, and had the rule as the others before, and it also appeared no more.
So went it with all the wings one after another, as that every one bare rule, and then appeared no more.
And I beheld, and, lo, in process of time the
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The Syriac has
little wings.
wings that followed were set up upon the
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The Aethiopic has
left.
right side, that they might rule also; and some of them ruled, but within a while they appeared no more:
some also of them were set up, but ruled not.
After this I beheld, and, lo, the twelve wings appeared no more, nor two of the little wings:
and there was no more left upon the eagle’s body, but the three heads that rested, and six little wings.
And I beheld, and, lo, two little wings divided themselves from the six, and remained under the head that was upon the right side: but four remained in their place.
And I beheld, and, lo, these
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The Syriac has
little wings.
under wings thought to set up themselves, and to have the rule.
And I beheld, and, lo, there was one set up, but within a while it appeared no more.
A second also, and it was sooner away than the first.
And I beheld, and, lo, the two that remained thought also in themselves to reign:
and while they so thought, behold, there awaked one of the heads that were at rest,
namely, it
that was in the midst; for that was greater than the two
other
heads.
And I beheld how that it joined the two
other
heads with it.
And, behold, the head was turned with them that were with it, and did eat up the two
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The Syriac has
little wings.
under wings that thought to have reigned.
But this head held the whole earth in possession, and bare rule over those that dwell therein with much oppression; and it had the governance of the world more than all the wings that had been.
And after this I beheld, and, lo, the head also that was in the midst suddenly appeared no more, like as the wings.
But there remained the two heads, which also in like sort reigned over the earth, and over those that dwell therein.
And I beheld, and, lo, the head upon the right side devoured it that was upon the left side.
Then I heard a voice, which said unto me, Look before thee, and consider the thing that thou seest.
And I beheld, and, lo, as it were a lion roused out of the wood roaring: and I heard how that he sent out a man’s voice unto the eagle, and spake, saying,
Hear thou, I will talk with thee, and the Most High shall say unto thee,
Art not thou it that remainest of the four beasts, whom I made to reign in my world, that the end of my times might come through them?
And the fourth came, and overcame all the beasts that were past, and held the world in governance with great trembling, and the whole compass of the earth with grievous oppression; and so long time dwelt he upon the earth with deceit.
And thou hast judged the earth, but not with truth.
For thou hast afflicted the meek, thou hast hurt the peaceable, thou hast hated them that speak truth, thou hast loved liars, and destroyed the dwellings of them that brought forth fruit, and cast down the walls of such as did thee no harm.
Therefore is thy insolent dealing come up unto the Most High, and thy pride unto the Mighty.
The Most High also hath looked upon his times, and, behold, they are ended, and his ages are fulfilled.
And therefore appear no more, thou eagle, nor thy horrible wings, nor thy evil little wings, nor thy cruel heads, nor thy hurtful talons, nor all thy vain body:
that all the earth may be refreshed, and be eased, being delivered from thy violence, and that she may hope for the judgement and mercy of him that made her.
And it came to pass, whiles the lion spake these words unto the eagle, I beheld,
and, lo, the head that remained appeared no more, and
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So the chief Oriental versions.
the two wings which went over unto it arose and set themselves up to reign, and their kingdom was small, and full of uproar.
And I beheld, and, lo, they appeared no more, and the whole body of the eagle was burnt, so that the earth was in great fear: then awaked I by reason of great ecstasy of mind, and from great fear, and said unto my spirit,
Lo, this hast thou done unto me, in that thou searchest out the ways of the Most High.
Lo, I am yet weary in my mind, and very weak in my spirit; nor is there the least strength in me, for the great fear wherewith I was affrighted this night.
Therefore will I now beseech the Most High, that he will strengthen me unto the end.
And I said, O Lord that bearest rule, if I have found favour in thy sight, and if I am justified with thee above many others, and if my prayer indeed be come up before thy face;
strengthen me then, and shew me thy servant the interpretation and plain meaning of this fearful vision, that thou mayest perfectly comfort my soul.
For thou hast judged me worthy to shew me the end of time and the last times.
And he said unto me, This is the interpretation of this vision which thou sawest:
The eagle, whom thou sawest come up from the sea, is the fourth kingdom which appeared in vision to thy brother Daniel.
But it was not expounded unto him, as I now expound it unto thee or have expounded it.
Behold, the days come, that there shall rise up a kingdom upon earth, and it shall be feared above all the kingdoms that were before it.
In the same shall twelve kings reign, one after another:
whereof the second shall begin to reign, and shall have a longer time than
any of
the twelve.
This is the interpretation of the twelve wings, which thou sawest.
And whereas thou heardest a voice which spake, not going out from the heads, but from the midst of the body thereof, this is the interpretation:
That
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The Oriental versions havein the midst of.
after the time of that kingdom there shall arise no small contentions, and it shall stand in peril of falling: nevertheless it shall not then fall, but shall be restored again to its first estate.
And whereas thou sawest the eight under wings sticking to her wings, this is the interpretation:
That in it there shall arise eight kings, whose times shall be but small, and their years swift.
And two of them shall perish, when the middle time approacheth: four shall be kept for a while until the time of the ending thereof shall approach: but two shall be kept unto the end.
And whereas thou sawest three heads resting, this is the interpretation:
In the last days thereof shall the Most High raise up three
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The Oriental versions have
kings
kingdoms, and renew many things therein, and they shall bear rule over the earth,
and over those that dwell therein, with much oppression, above all those that were before them: therefore are they called the heads of the eagle.
For these are they that shall accomplish her wickedness, and that shall finish her last end.
And whereas thou sawest that the great head appeared no more,
it signifieth
that one of them shall die upon his bed, and yet with pain.
But for the two that remained, the sword shall devour them.
For the sword of the one shall devour him that was with him: but he also shall fall by the sword in the last days.
And whereas thou sawest two under wings passing
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So the Syriac. The Latin has
over the head.
over unto the head that is on the right side,
this is the interpretation: These are they, whom the Most High hath kept unto his end: this is the small kingdom and full of trouble, as thou sawest.
And the lion, whom thou sawest rising up out of the wood, and roaring, and speaking to the eagle, and rebuking her for her unrighteousness, and all her words which thou hast heard;
this is the anointed one, whom the Most High hath kept unto the end
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The words in brackets are added from the Syriac.
[of days, who shall spring up out of the seed of David, and he shall come and speak] unto them and reprove them for their wickedness and unrighteousness, and shall
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The Syriac has
set in order.
See Ps. 1. 21.
heap up before them their contemptuous dealings.
For at the first he shall set them alive in his judgement, and when he hath reproved them, he shall destroy them.
For the rest of my people shall he deliver with mercy, those that have been preserved throughout my borders, and he shall make them joyful until the coming of the end, even the day of judgment, whereof I have spoken unto thee from the beginning.
This is the dream that thou sawest, and this is the interpretation thereof:
and thou only hast been meet to know the secret of the Most High.
Therefore write all these things that thou hast seen in a book, and put them in a secret place:
and thou shalt teach them to the wise of thy people, whose hearts thou knowest are able to comprehend and keep these secrets.
But wait thou here thyself yet seven days more, that there may be shewed unto thee whatsoever it pleaseth the Most High to shew thee. And he departed from me.
And it came to pass, when all the people
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So the Syriac. The Latin has
heard.
saw that the seven days were past, and I had not come again into the city, they gathered them all together, from the least unto the greatest, and came unto me, and spake to me, saying,
What have we offended thee? and what evil have we done against thee, that thou hast utterly forsaken us, and sittest in this place?
For of all the prophets thou only art left us, as a cluster of the vintage, and as a lamp in a dark place, and as a haven for a ship saved from the tempest.
Are not the evils which are come to us sufficient?
If thou shalt forsake us, how much better had it been for us, if we also had been consumed in the burning of Sion!
For we are not better than they that died there. And they wept with a loud voice. And I answered them, and said,
Be of good comfort, O Israel; and be not sorrowful, thou house of Jacob:
for the Most High hath you in remembrance, and the Mighty hath not forgotten you
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So the Syriac.
for ever.
As for me, I have not forsaken you, neither am I departed from you: but am come into this place, to pray for the desolation of Sion, and that I might seek mercy for the low estate of your sanctuary.
And now go your way every man to his own house, and after these days will I come unto you.
So the people went their way into the city, like as I said unto them:
but I sat in the field seven days, as
the angel
commanded me; and in those days I did eat only of the flowers of the field, and had my meat of the herbs.
And it came to pass after seven days, I dreamed a dream by night:
and, lo, there arose a wind from the sea, that it moved all the waves thereof.
And I beheld, and, lo,
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The words in brackets are added from the Syriac.
[this wind caused to come up from the midst of the sea as it were the likeness of a man, and I beheld, and, lo,] that man
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So the Syriac. The Latin has
grew strong
flew with the clouds of heaven: and when he turned his countenance to look, all things trembled that were seen under him.
And whensoever the voice went out of his mouth, all they burned that heard his voice, like as the
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So the Syriac and other Oriental versions. wax melteth when it feeleth the fire.
And after this I beheld, and, lo, there was gathered together a multitude of men, out of number, from the four winds of heaven, to make war against the man that came out of the sea.
And I beheld, and, lo, he graved himself a great mountain, and flew upon it.
But I sought to see the region or place whereout the mountain was graven, and I could not.
And after this I beheld, and, lo, all they which were gathered together to fight against him were sore afraid, and yet durst fight.
And, lo, as he saw the assualt of the multitude that came, he neither lifted up his hand, nor held spear, nor any instrument of war:
but only I saw how that he sent out of his mouth as it had been a flood of fire, and out of his lips a flaming breath, and out of his tongue he cast forth sparks
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So the Syriac and Arabic.
of the storm.
And these were all mingled together; the flood of fire, the flaming breath, and the great storm; and fell upon the assault of the multitude which was prepared to fight, and burned them up every one, so that upon a sudden of an innumerable multitude nothing was to be perceived, but only dust of ashes and smell of smoke: when I saw this I was amazed.
Afterward I beheld the same man come down from the mountain, and call unto him another multitude which was peaceable.
And there came
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Lat.
the faces of many people.
much people unto him, whereof some were glad, some were sorry, some of them were bound, and other some brought of them that were offered: then through great fear I awaked, and prayed unto the Most High, and said,
Thou hast shewed thy servant these wonders from the beginning, and hast counted me worthy that thou shouldest receive my prayer:
and now shew me moreover the interpretation of this dream.
For as I conceive in mine understanding, woe unto them that shall be left in those days! and much more woe unto them that are not left!
for they that were not left shall be in heaviness,
understanding the things that are laid up in the latter days, but not attaining unto them.
But woe unto them also that are left, for this cause; for they shall see great perils and many necessities, like as these dreams declare.
Yet is it
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Lat.
easier.
better for one to be in peril and to come into
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So the Syriac.
these things, than to pass away as a cloud out of the world, and not to see the things that
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So the Syriac.
shall happen in the last days.
And he answered unto me, and said,
The interpretation of the vision shall I tell thee, and I will also open unto thee the things whereof thou hast made mention.
Whereas thou hast spoken of them that are left behind, this is the interpretation:
He that shall
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So the Syriac.
endure the peril in that time shall keep them that be fallen into danger, even such as have works, and faith toward the Almighty.
Know therefore, that they which be left behind are more blessed than they that be dead.
These are the interpretations of the vision: Whereas thou sawest a man coming up from the midst of the sea,
the same is he whom the Most High hath kept a great season, which by his own self shall deliver his creature: and he shall order them that are left behind.
And whereas thou sawest, that out of his mouth there came wind, and fire, and storm;
and whereas he held neither spear, nor any instrument of war, but destroyed the assault of that multitude which came to fight against him; this is the interpretation:
Behold, the days come, when the Most High will begin to deliver them that are upon the earth.
And there shall come astonishment of mind upon them that dwell on the earth.
And one shall think to war against another, city against city, place against place, people against people, and kingdom against kingdom.
And it shall be, when these things shall come to pass, and the signs shall happen which I shewed thee before, then shall my Son be revealed, whom thou sawest
as
a man ascending.
And it shall be, when all the nations hear his voice, every man shall leave his own land and the battle they have one against another.
And an innumerable multitude shall be gathered together, as thou sawest, desiring to come, and to fight against him.
But he shall stand upon the top of the mount Sion.
And Sion shall come, and shall be shewed to all men, being prepared and builded, like as thou sawest the mountain graven without hands.
And this my Son shall rebuke the nations which are come for their wickedness,
with plagues
that are like unto a tempest;
and shall taunt them to their face with their evil thoughts, and the torments wherewith they shall be tormented, which are likened unto a flame: and he shall destroy them without labour by the law, which is likened unto fire.
And whereas thou sawest that he gathered unto him another multitude that was peaceable;
these are the ten tribes, which were led away out of their own land in the time of Osea the king, whom Salmananser the king of the Assyrians led away captive, and he carried them beyond the River, and they were carried into another land.
But they took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country, where never mankind dwelt,
that they might there keep their statutes, which they had not kept in their own land.
And they entered by the narrow passages of the river Euphrates.
For the Most High then wrought signs for them, and stayed the springs of the River, till they were passed over.
For through that country there was a great way to go, namely, of a year and a half: and the same region is called
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That is,
another land.
See Deut. xxix. 28.
Arzareth.
Then dwelt they there until the latter time; and now when they begin to come again,
the Most High stayeth the springs of the River again, that they may go through: therefore sawest thou the multitude gathered together with peace.
But those that be left behind of thy people are they that are found within my holy border.
It shall be therefore when he shall destroy the multitude of the nations that are gathered together, he shall defend the people that remain.
And then shall he shew them very many wonders.
Then said I, O Lord that bearest rule, shew me this: wherefore I have seen the man coming up from the midst of the sea.
And he said unto me, like as one can neither seek out nor know what is in the deep of the sea, even so can no man upon earth see my Son, or those that be with him, but in the time of
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So the Oriental versions. The Latin omits
his.
his day.
This is the interpretation of the dream which thou sawest, and for this thou only art enlightened herein.
For thou hast forsaken thine own
ways,
and applied thy diligence unto mine, and hast sought out my law.
Thy life hast thou ordered in wisdom, and hast called understanding thy mother.
And therefore have I shewed thee this; for there is a reward laid up with the Most High: and it shall be, after other three days I will speak other things unto thee, and declare unto thee mighty and wondrous things.
Then went I forth and passed into the field, giving praise and thanks greatly unto the Most High because of his wonders, which he did from time to time;
and because he governeth the time, and such things as fall in their seasons. And there I sat three days.
And it came to pass upon the third day, I sat under an oak, and, behold, there came a voice out of a bush over against me, and said, Esdras, Esdras.
And I said, Here am I, Lord. And I stood up upon my feet.
Then said he unto me, In the bush I did manifestly reveal myself, and talked with Moses, when my people were in bondage in Egypt:
and I sent him, and
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Another reading is.
I.
he led my people out of Egypt; and I brought him up to the mount of Sinai, where I held him by me for many days;
and told him many wondrous things, and shewed him the secrets of the times, and the end of the seasons; and commanded him, saying,
These words shalt thou publish openly, and these shalt thou hide.
And now I say unto thee,
Lay up in thy heart the signs that I have shewed, and the dreams that thou hast seen, and the interpretations which thou hast heard:
for thou shalt be taken away from men, and from henceforth thou shalt remain with my Son, and with such as be like thee, until the times be ended.
For the world hath lost its youth, and the times begin to wax old.
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Verses 11, 12 are omitted in the Syriac. The Aethiopic has
For the world is divided into ten parts, and is come unto the tenth: and half of the tenth remaineth. Now &c.
For the world is divided into twelve parts, and ten parts of it are gone already,
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Lat.
and.
even the half of the tenth part:
and there remain of it two parts after the middle of the tenth part.
Now therefore set thine house in order, and reprove thy people, comfort the lowly among them,
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The Latin alone omits
and...wise.
and instruct such of them as be wise, and now renounce the life that is corruptible,
and let go from the mortal thoughts, cast away from thee the burdens of man, put off now thy weak nature,
and lay aside the thoughts that are most grievous unto thee, and haste thee to remove from these times.
For yet worse evils than those which thou hast seen happen shall be done hereafter.
For look, how much the world shall be weaker through age, so much the more shall evils increase upon them that dwell therein.
For the truth shall withdraw itself further off, and leasing be hard at hand: for now hasteth
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So the Oriental versions.
the eagle to come, which thou sawest in vision.
Then answered I and said,
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The Latin omits
I will speak.
I will speak before thee, O Lord.
Behold, I will go, as thou hast commanded me, and reprove the people that now be: but they that shall be born afterward, who shall admonish them? for the world is set in darkness, and they that dwell therein are without light.
For thy law is burnt, therefore no man knoweth the things that are done of thee, or the works that shall be done.
But if I have found favour before thee, send the Holy Spirit unto me, and I shall write all that hath been done in the world since the beginning, even the things that were written in thy law, that men may be able to find the path, and that they which would live in the latter days may live.
And he answered me and said, Go thy way, gather the people together, and say unto them, that they seek thee not for forty days.
But look thou prepare thee many tablets, and take with thee Sarea, Dabria, Selemia, Ethanus, and Asiel, these five, which are ready to write swiftly;
and come hither, and I shall light a lamp of understanding in thine heart, which shall not be put out, till the things be ended which thou shalt write.
And when thou hast done, some things shalt thou publish openly, and some things shalt thou deliver in secret to the wise: tomorrow this hour shalt thou begin to write.
Then went I forth, as he commanded me, and gathered all the people together, and said,
Hear these words, O Israel.
Our fathers at the beginning were strangers in Egypt, and they were delivered from thence,
and received the law of life, which they kept not, which ye also have transgressed after them.
Then was
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Another reading is,
a land in the land of Sion.
the land, even the land of Sion, given you for a possession: but ye yourselves, and your fathers, have done unrighteousness, and have not kept the ways which the Most High commanded you.
And forasmuch as he is a righteous judge, he took from you for a while the thing that he had given you.
And now ye are here, and your brethren are among you.
Therefore if so be that ye will rule over your own understanding, and instruct your hearts, ye shall be kept alive, and after death ye shall obtain mercy.
For after death shall the judgement come, when we shall live again: and then shall the names of the righteous be manifest, and the works of the ungodly shall be declared.
Let no man therefore come unto me now, nor seek after me these forty days.
So I took the five men, as he commanded me, and we went forth into the field, and remained there.
And it came to pass on the morrow that, lo, a voice called me, saying, Esdras, open thy mouth, and drink that I give thee to drink.
Then opened I my mouth, and, behold, there was reached unto me a full cup, which was full as it were with water, but the colour of it was like fire.
And I took it, and drank: and when I had drunk of it, my heart uttered understanding, and wisdom grew in my breast, for my spirit retained its memory:
and my mouth was opened, and shut no more.
The Most High gave understanding unto the five men, and they wrote by course the things that were told them, in
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So the Oriental versions.
characters which they knew not, and they sat forty days: now they wrote in the day-time, and at night they ate bread.
As for me, I spake in the day, and by night I held not my tongue.
So in forty days were written
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So the Oriental versions. The copies of the Latin vary and are corrupt.
fourscore and fourteen books.
And it came to pass, when the forty days were fulfilled, that the Most High spake unto me, saying, The first that thou hast written publish openly, and let the worthy and unworthy read it:
but keep the seventy last, that thou mayest deliver them to such as be wise among thy people:
for in them is the spring of understanding, the fountain of wisdom, and the stream of knowledge.
And I did so.
Behold, speak thou in the ears of my people the words of prophecy, which I will put in thy mouth, saith the Lord:
and cause thou them to be written in paper: for they are faithful and true.
Fear not their imaginations against thee, let not the unbelief of them that speak against thee trouble thee.
For all the unbelievers shall die in their unbelief.
Behold, saith the Lord, I bring evils upon the whole earth; sword and famine, and death and destruction.
For wickedness hath prevailed over every land, and their hurtful works are come to the full.
Therefore saith the Lord,
I will hold my peace no more as touching their wickedness, which they profanely commit, neither will I suffer them in these things, which they wickedly practise: behold, the innocent and righteous blood crieth unto me, and the souls of the righteous cry out continually.
I will surely avenge them, saith the Lord, and will receive unto me all the innocent blood from among them.
Behold, my people is led as a flock to the slaughter: I will not suffer them now to dwell in the land of Egypt:
but I will bring them out with a mighty hand and with a high arm, and will smite Egypt with plagues, as aforetime, and will destroy all the land thereof.
Let Egypt mourn, and the foundations thereof, for the plague of the chastisement and the punishment that God shall bring upon it.
Let the husbandmen that till the ground mourn: for their seeds shall fail and their trees shall be laid waste through the blasting and hail, and a terrible star.
Woe to the world and them that dwell therein!
for the sword and their destruction draweth nigh, and nation shall rise up against nation to battle with weapons in their hands.
For there shall be sedition among men; and waxing strong one against another, they shall not regard their king nor the chief of their great ones, in their might.
For a man shall desire to go into a city, and shall not be able.
For because of their pride the cities shall be troubled, the houses shall be destroyed,
and
men shall be afraid.
A man shall have no pity upon his neighbor, but shall make an assault on their houses with the sword, and spoil their goods, because of the lack of bread, and for great tribulation.
Behold, saith God, I call together all the kings of the earth, to stir up them that are from the rising of the sun, from the south, from the east, and Libanus; to turn themselves one against another, and repay the things that they have done to them.
Like as they do yet this day unto my chosen, so will I do also, and recompense in their bosom. Thus saith the Lord God:
My right hand shall not spare the sinners, and my sword shall not cease over them that shed innocent blood upon the earth.
And a fire is gone forth from his wrath, and hath consumed the foundations of the earth, and the sinners, like the straw that is kindled.
Woe to them that sin, and keep not my commandments! saith the Lord.
I will not spare them: go your way, ye rebellious children, defile not my sanctuary.
For the Lord knoweth all them that trespass against him, therefore hath he delivered them unto death and destruction.
For now are the evils come upon the whole earth, and ye shall remain in them: for God shall not deliver you, because ye have sinned against him.
Behold, a vision horrible, and the appearance thereof from the east!
And the nations of the dragons of Arabia shall come out with many chariots, and from the day that they set forth the hissing of them is carried over the earth, so that all they which shall hear them may fear also and tremble.
Also the Carmonians raging in wrath shall go forth as the wild boars of the wood, and with great power shall they come, and join battle with them, and shall waste a portion of the land of the Assyrians with their teeth.
And then shall the dragons have the upper hand, remembering their
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Or,
birth
nature; and if they shall turn themselves, conspiring together in great power to persecute them,
then these shall be troubled, and keep silence through their power, and shall turn and flee.
And from the land of the Assyrians shall the lier in wait besiege them, and consume one of them, and upon their host shall be fear and trembling, and sedition against their kings.
Behold, clouds from the east and from the north unto the south, and they are very horrible to look upon, full of wrath and storm.
They shall dash one against another, and they shall pour out a plentiful
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Lat.
star.
storm upon the earth, even their own star; and there shall be blood from the sword unto the horse’s belly,
and to the thigh of man, and to the camel’s hough.
And there shall be fearfulness and great trembling upon earth: and they that see that wrath shall be afraid, and trembling shall take hold upon them.
And after this shall there be stirred up great storms from the south, and from the north, and another part from the west.
And strong winds shall arise from the east, and shall shut it up, even the cloud which he raised up in wrath; and the star that was to cause destruction by the east wind shall be violently driven toward the south and west.
And great clouds and mighty and full of wrath shall be lifted up, and the star, that they may destroy all the earth, and them that dwell therein; and they shall pour out over every high and eminent one a terrible star,
fire, and hail, and flying swords, and many waters, that all plains may be full, and all rivers, with the abundance of those waters.
And they shall break down the cities and walls, mountains and hills, trees of the wood, and grass of the meadows, and their corn.
And they shall go on stedfastly unto Babylon, and destroy her.
They shall come unto her, and compass her about; the star and all wrath shall they pour out upon her: then shall the dust and smoke go up unto the heaven, and all they that be about her shall bewail her.
And they that remain shall do service unto them that have put her in fear.
And thou, Asia, that art partaker in the beauty of Babylon, and in the glory of her person:
woe unto thee, thou wretch, because thou hast made thyself like unto her; thou hast decked thy daughters in whoredom, that they might please and glory in thy lovers, which have alway desired thee to commit whoredom withal!
Thou hast followed her that is hateful in all her works and inventions: therefore saith God,
I will send evils upon thee; widowhood, poverty, famine, sword, and pestilence, to waste thy houses unto destruction and death.
And the glory of thy power shall be dried up as a flower, when the heat shall arise that is sent over thee.
Thou shalt be weakened as a poor woman with stripes, and as one chastened with wounds, so that thy mighty ones and
thy
lovers thou shalt not be able to receive.
Would I with jealousy have so proceeded against thee, saith the Lord,
if thou hadst not always slain my chosen, exalting the stroke of thine hands, and saying over their
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Lat.
death. dead, when thou wast drunken,
Set forth the beauty of thy countenance?
The reward of a harlot shall be in thy bosom, therefore shalt thou receive recompense.
Like as thou shalt do unto my chosen, saith the Lord, even so shall God do unto thee, and shall deliver thee into mischief.
And thy children shall die of hunger, and thou shalt fall by the sword: and thy cities shall be broken down, and all thine shall perish by the sword in the field.
And they that be in the mountains shall die of hunger, and eat their own flesh, and drink
their own
blood, for very hunger of bread, and thirst of water.
Thou unhappy above all shalt come and shalt again receive evils.
And in the passage they shall rush on the
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Another reading is, hateful.
idle city, and shall destroy some portion of thy land, and mar part of thy glory, and shall return again to Babylon that was destroyed.
And thou shalt be cast down by them as stubble, and they shall be unto thee as fire;
and shall devour thee, and thy cities, thy land, and thy mountains; all thy woods and thy fruitful trees shall they burn up with fire.
They shall carry thy children away captive, and shall spoil thy wealth, and mar the glory of thy face.
Woe unto thee, Babylon, and Asia! woe unto thee, Egypt, and Syria!
Gird up yourselves with sackcloth and garments of hair, and bewail your children, and lament; for your destruction is at hand.
A sword is sent upon you, and who is he that may turn it back?
A fire is sent upon you, and who is he that may quench it?
Evils are sent upon you, and who is he that may drive them away?
May one drive away a hungry lion in the wood? or may one quench the fire in stubble, when it hath once begun to burn?
May one turn again the arrow that is shot of a strong archer?
The Lord God sendeth the evils, and who shall drive them away?
A fire shall go forth from his wrath, and who is he that may quench it?
He shall cast lightning, and who shall not fear? he shall thunder, and who shall not tremble?
The Lord shall threaten, and who shall not be utterly broken in pieces at his presence?
The earth quaketh, and the foundations thereof; the sea ariseth up with waves from the deep, and the waves of it shall be troubled, and the fishes thereof also, at the presence of the Lord, and before the glory of his power:
for strong is his right hand that bendeth the bow, his arrows that he shooteth are sharp, and shall not miss, when they begin to be shot into the ends of the world.
Behold, the evils are sent forth, and shall not return again, until they come upon the earth.
The fire is kindled, and shall not be put out, till it consume the foundations of the earth.
Like as an arrow which is shot of a mighty archer returneth not backward, even so the evils that are sent forth upon earth shall not return again.
Woe is me! woe is me! who will deliver me in those days?
The beginning of sorrows, and
there shall be
great mournings; the beginning of famine, and many shall perish; the beginning of wars, and the powers shall stand in fear; the beginning of evils, and all shall tremble! what shall they do in
all
this when the evils shall come?
Behold, famine and plague, tribulation and anguish! they are sent as scourges for amendment.
But for all these things they shall not turn them from their wickedness, nor be alway mindful of the scourges.
Behold, victuals shall be so good cheap upon earth, that they shall think themselves to be in good case, and even then shall evils grow upon earth, sword, famine, and great confusion.
For many of them that dwell upon earth shall perish of famine; and the other, that escape the famine, shall the sword destroy.
And the dead shall be cast out as dung, and there shall be no man to comfort them: for the earth shall be left desolate, and the cities thereof shall be cast down.
There shall be no husbandman left to till the earth, and to sow it.
The trees shall give fruit, and who shall gather them?
The grapes shall ripen, and who shall tread them? for in
all
places there shall be a great forsaking:
for one man shall desire to see another, or to hear his voice.
For of a city there shall be ten left, and two of the field, which have hidden themselves in the thick groves, and in the clefts of the rocks.
As in an orchard of olives upon every tree there be left three or four olives,
or as when a vineyard is gathered there be some clusters left by them that diligently seek through the vineyard;
even so in those days there shall be three or four left by them that search their houses with the sword.
And the earth shall be left desolate, and the fields thereof shall be for briers, and her ways and all her paths shall bring forth thorns, because no sheep shall pass therethrough.
The virgins shall mourn, having no bridegrooms; the women shall mourn, having no husbands; their daughters shall mourn, having no helpers.
In the wars shall their bridegrooms be destroyed, and their husbands shall perish of famine.
Hear now these things, and understand them, ye servants of the Lord.
Behold, the word of the Lord, receive it: disbelieve not the things whereof the Lord speaketh.
Behold, the evils draw nigh, and are not slack.
Like as a woman with child in the ninth month, when the hour of her delivery draweth near, within two or three hours doleful pains compass her womb, and when the child cometh forth from the womb, there shall be no tarrying for a moment:
even so shall not the evils be slack to come upon the earth, and the world shall groan, and sorrows shall take hold of it on every side.
O my people, hear my word: make you ready to the battle, and in those evils be even as pilgrims upon the earth.
He that selleth, let him be as he that fleeth away: and he that buyeth, as one that will lose:
he that occupieth merchandise, as he that hath no profit by it: and he that buildeth, as he that shall not dwell therein:
he that soweth, as if he should not reap: so also he that pruneth
the vines,
as he that shall not gather the grapes:
they that marry, as they that shall get no children; and they that marry not, as the widowed.
Inasmuch as they that labour labour in vain;
for strangers shall reap their fruits, and spoil their goods, overthrow their houses, and take their children captive, for in captivity and famine shall they beget their children:
and they that traffick traffick to become a spoil: the more they deck their cities, their houses, their possessions, and their own persons,
the more will I hate them for their sins, saith the Lord.
Like as a right honest and virtuous woman hateth a harlot,
so shall righteousness hate iniquity, when she decketh herself, and shall accuse her to her face, when he cometh that shall defend him that diligently searcheth out every sin upon earth.
Therefore be ye not like thereunto, nor to the works thereof.
For yet a little while, and iniquity shall be taken away out of the earth, and righteousness shall reign over us.
Let not the sinner say that he hath not sinned: for he shall burn coals of fire upon his head, which saith, I have not sinned before God and his glory.
Behold, the Lord knoweth all the works of men, their imaginations, their thoughts, and their hearts.
Who said, Let the earth be made; and it was made: Let the heaven be made; and it was made.
And at his word were the stars established, and he knoweth the number of the stars.
Who searcheth the deep, and the treasures thereof; he hath measured the sea, and what it containeth.
Who hath shut the sea in the midst of the waters, and with his word hath he hanged the earth upon the waters.
Who spreadeth out the heaven like a vault; upon the waters hath he founded it.
Who hath made in the desert springs of water, and pools upon the tops of the mountains, to send forth rivers from the height to water the earth.
Who framed man, and put a heart in the midst of the body, and gave him breath, life, and understanding,
yea, the spirit of God Almighty. He who made all things, and searcheth out hidden things in hidden places,
surely he knoweth your imagination, and what ye think in your hearts. Woe to them that sin, and would fain hide their sin!
Forasmuch as the Lord will exactly search out all your works, and he will put you all to shame.
And when your sins are brought forth before men, ye shall be ashamed, and your own iniquities shall stand as your accusers in that day.
What will ye do? or how will ye hide your sins before God and his angels?
Behold, God is the judge, fear him: leave off from your sins, and forget your iniquities, to meddle no more with them for ever: so shall God lead you forth, and deliver you from all tribulation.
For, behold, the burning wrath of a great multitude is kindled over you, and they shall take away certain of you, and feed you with that which is slain unto idols.
And they that consent unto them shall be had in derision and in reproach, and be trodden under foot of them.
For there shall be
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in divers places, and in the next cities, a great insurrection upon those that fear the Lord.
They shall be like mad men, sparing none, but spoiling and destroying them that still fear the Lord.
For they shall waste and take away their goods, and cast them out of their houses.
Then shall be manifest the trial of mine elect; even as the gold that is tried in the fire.
Hear, O ye mine elect, saith the Lord: behold, the days of tribulation are at hand, and I will deliver you from them.
Be ye not afraid, neither doubt; for God is your guide:
and ye who keep my commandments and precepts, saith the Lord God, let not your sins weigh you down, and let not your iniquities lift up themselves.
Woe unto them that are fast bound with their sins, and covered with their iniquities, like as a field is fast bound with bushes, and the path thereof covered with thorns, that no man may travel through!
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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
S. MATTHEW.
The
book
of
the
generation
of
Jesus
Christ,
the
son
of
David,
the
son
of
Abraham.
Abraham
begat
Isaac;
and
Isaac
begat
Jacob;
and
Jacob
begat
Judah
and
his
brethren;
and
Judah
begat
Perez
and
Zerah
of
Tamar;
and
Perez
begat
Hezron;
and
Hezron
begat
Ram;
and
Ram
begat
Amminadab;
and
Amminadab
begat
Nahshon;
and
Nahshon
begat
Salmon;
and
Salmon
begat
Boaz
of
Rahab;
and
Boaz
begat
Obed
of
Ruth;
and
Obed
begat
Jesse;
and
Jesse
begat
David
the
king.
And
David
begat
Solomon
of
her
that
had
been
the
wife
of
Uriah;
and
Solomon
begat
Rehoboam;
and
Rehoboam
begat
Abijah;
and
Abijah
begat
Asa;
and
Asa
begat
Jehoshaphat;
and
Jehoshaphat
begat
Joram;
and
Joram
begat
Uzziah;
and
Uzziah
begat
Jotham;
and
Jotham
begat
Ahaz;
and
Ahaz
begat
Hezekiah;
and
Hezekiah
begat
Manasseh;
and
Manasseh
begat
Amon;
and
Amon
begat
Josiah;
and
Josiah
begat Jechoniah
and
his
brethren,
at
the
time
of
the
carrying
away
to
Babylon.
And
after
the
carrying
away
to
Babylon, Jechoniah
begat
Shealtiel;
and
Shealtiel
begat
Zerubbabel;
and
Zerubbabel
begat Abiud;
and Abiud
begat
Eliakim;
and
Eliakim
begat Azor;
and Azor
begat
Sadoc;
and
Sadoc
begat Achim;
and Achim
begat
Eliud;
and
Eliud
begat
Eleazar;
and
Eleazar
begat
Matthan;
and
Matthan
begat
Jacob;
and
Jacob
begat
Joseph
the
husband
of
Mary,
of
whom
was
born
Jesus,
who
is
called
Christ.
So
all
the
generations
from
Abraham
unto
David
are
fourteen
generations;
and
from
David
unto
the
carrying
away
to
Babylon
fourteen
generations;
and
from
the
carrying
away
to
Babylon
unto
the
Christ
fourteen
generations.
Now
the
birth
of
Jesus
Christ
was
on
this
wise:
When
his
mother
Mary
had
been
betrothed
to
Joseph,
before
they
came
together
she
was
found
with
child
of
the
Holy
Ghost.
And
Joseph
her
husband,
being
a
righteous
man,
and
not
willing
to
make
her
a
public
example,
was
minded
to
put
her
away
privily.
But
when
he
thought
on
these
things,
behold,
an
angel
of
the
Lord
appeared
unto
him
in
a
dream,
saying,
Joseph,
thou
son
of
David,
fear
not
to
take
unto
thee
Mary
thy
wife:
for
that
which
is
conceived
in
her
is
of
the
Holy
Ghost.
And
she
shall
bring
forth
a
son;
and
thou
shalt
call
his
name
JESUS;
for
it
is
he
that
shall
save
his
people
from
their
sins.
Now
all
this
is
come
to
pass,
that
it
might
be
fulfilled
which
was
spoken
by
the
Lord
through
the
prophet,
saying,
Behold,
the
virgin
shall
be
with
child,
and
shall
bring
forth
a
son,
And
they
shall
call
his
name
Immanuel;
which
is,
being
interpreted,
God
with
us.
And
Joseph
arose
from
his
sleep,
and
did
as
the
angel
of
the
Lord
commanded
him,
and
took
unto
him
his
wife;
and
knew
her
not
till
she
had
brought
forth
a
son:
and
he
called
his
name
JESUS.
Now
when
Jesus
was
born
in
Bethlehem
of
Judaea
in
the
days
of
Herod
the
king,
behold,
wise
men
from
the
east
came
to
Jerusalem,
saying,
Where
is
he
that
is
born
King
of
the
Jews?
for
we
saw
his
star
in
the
east,
and
are
come
to
worship
him.
And
when
Herod
the
king
heard
it,
he
was
troubled,
and
all
Jerusalem
with
him.
And
gathering
together
all
the
chief
priests
and
scribes
of
the
people,
he
inquired
of
them
where
the
Christ
should
be
born.
And
they
said
unto
him,
In
Bethlehem
of
Judaea:
for
thus
it
is
written
by
the
prophet,
And
thou
Bethlehem,
land
of
Judah,
Art
in
no
wise
least
among
the
princes
of
Judah:
For
out
of
thee
shall
come
forth
a
governor,
Which
shall
be
shepherd
of
my
people
Israel.
Then
Herod
privily
called
the
wise
men,
and
learned
of
them
carefully
what
time
the
star
appeared.
And
he
sent
them
to
Bethlehem,
and
said,
Go
and
search
out
carefully
concerning
the
young
child;
and
when
ye
have
found
him,
bring
me
word,
that
I
also
may
come
and
worship
him.
And
they,
having
heard
the
king,
went
their
way;
and
lo,
the
star,
which
they
saw
in
the
east,
went
before
them,
till
it
came
and
stood
over
where
the
young
child
was.
And
when
they
saw
the
star,
they
rejoiced
with
exceeding
great
joy.
And
they
came
into
the
house
and
saw
the
young
child
with
Mary
his
mother;
and
they
fell
down
and
worshipped
him;
and
opening
their
treasures
they
offered
unto
him
gifts,
gold
and
frankincense
and
myrrh.
And
being
warned
of
God
in
a
dream
that
they
should
not
return
to
Herod,
they
departed
into
their
own
country
another
way.
Now
when
they
were
departed,
behold,
an
angel
of
the
Lord
appeareth
to
Joseph
in
a
dream,
saying,
Arise
and
take
the
young
child
and
his
mother,
and
flee
into
Egypt,
and
be
thou
there
until
I
tell
thee:
for
Herod
will
seek
the
young
child
to
destroy
him.
And
he
arose
and
took
the
young
child
and
his
mother
by
night,
and
departed
into
Egypt;
and
was
there
until
the
death
of
Herod:
that
it
might
be
fulfilled
which
was
spoken
by
the
Lord
through
the
prophet,
saying,
Out
of
Egypt
did
I
call
my
son.
Then
Herod,
when
he
saw
that
he
was
mocked
of
the
wise
men,
was
exceeding
wroth,
and
sent
forth,
and
slew
all
the
male
children
that
were
in
Bethlehem,
and
in
all
the
borders
thereof,
from
two
years
old
and
under,
according
to
the
time
which
he
had
carefully
learned
of
the
wise
men.
Then
was
fulfilled
that
which
was
spoken
by
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
saying,
A
voice
was
heard
in
Ramah,
Weeping
and
great
mourning,
Rachel
weeping
for
her
children;
And
she
would
not
be
comforted,
because
they
are
not.
But
when
Herod
was
dead,
behold,
an
angel
of
the
Lord
appeareth
in
a
dream
to
Joseph
in
Egypt,
saying,
Arise
and
take
the
young
child
and
his
mother,
and
go
into
the
land
of
Israel:
for
they
are
dead
that
sought
the
young
child’s
life.
And
he
arose
and
took
the
young
child
and
his
mother,
and
came
into
the
land
of
Israel.
But
when
he
heard
that Archelaus
was
reigning
over
Judaea
in
the
room
of
his
father
Herod,
he
was
afraid
to
go
thither;
and
being
warned
of
God
in
a
dream,
he
withdrew
into
the
parts
of
Galilee,
and
came
and
dwelt
in
a
city
called
Nazareth:
that
it
might
be
fulfilled
which
was
spoken
by
the
prophets,
that
he
should
be
called
a
Nazarene.
And
in
those
days
cometh
John
the Baptist,
preaching
in
the
wilderness
of
Judaea,
saying,
Repent
ye;
for
the
kingdom
of
heaven
is
at
hand.
For
this
is
he
that
was
spoken
of
by
Isaiah
the
prophet,
saying,
The
voice
of
one
crying
in
the
wilderness,
Make
ye
ready
the
way
of
the
Lord,
Make
his
paths
straight.
Now
John
himself
had
his
raiment
of
camel’s
hair,
and
a
leathern
girdle
about
his
loins;
and
his
food
was
locusts
and
wild
honey.
Then
went
out
unto
him
Jerusalem,
and
all
Judaea,
and
all
the
region
round
about
Jordan;
and
they
were baptized
of
him
in
the
river
Jordan,
confessing
their
sins.
But
when
he
saw
many
of
the
Pharisees
and
Sadducees
coming
to
his baptism,
he
said
unto
them,
Ye
offspring
of
vipers,
who
warned
you
to
flee
from
the
wrath
to
come?
Bring
forth
therefore
fruit
worthy
of
repentance:
and
think
not
to
say
within
yourselves,
We
have
Abraham
to
our
father:
for
I
say
unto
you,
that
God
is
able
of
these
stones
to
raise
up
children
unto
Abraham.
And
even
now
is
the
axe
laid
unto
the
root
of
the
trees:
every
tree
therefore
that
bringeth
not
forth
good
fruit
is
hewn
down,
and
cast
into
the
fire.
I
indeed baptize
you
with
water
unto
repentance:
but
he
that
cometh
after
me
is
mightier
than
I,
whose
shoes
I
am
not
worthy
to
bear:
he
shall baptize
you
with
the
Holy
Ghost
and
with
fire:
whose
fan
is
in
his
hand,
and
he
will
throughly
cleanse
his threshing-floor;
and
he
will
gather
his
wheat
into
the
garner,
but
the
chaff
he
will
burn
up
with unquenchable
fire.
Then
cometh
Jesus
from
Galilee
to
the
Jordan
unto
John,
to
be baptized
of
him.
But
John
would
have
hindered
him,
saying,
I
have
need
to
be baptized
of
thee,
and
comest
thou
to
me?
But
Jesus
answering
said
unto
him,
Suffer
it
now:
for
thus
it
becometh
us
to
fulfill
all
righteousness.
Then
he
suffereth
him.
And
Jesus,
when
he
was baptized,
went
up
straightway
from
the
water:
and
lo,
the
heavens
were
opened
unto
him,
and
he
saw
the
Spirit
of
God
descending
as
a
dove,
and
coming
upon
him;
and
lo,
a
voice
out
of
the
heavens,
saying,
This
is
my
beloved
Son,
in
whom
I
am
well
pleased.
Then
was
Jesus
led
up
of
the
Spirit
into
the
wilderness
to
be
tempted
of
the
devil.
And
when
he
had
fasted
forty
days
and
forty
nights,
he
afterward
hungered.
And
the
tempter
came
and
said
unto
him,
If
thou
art
the
Son
of
God,
command
that
these
stones
become
bread.
But
he
answered
and
said,
It
is
written,
Man
shall
not
live
by
bread
alone,
but
by
every
word
that
proceedeth
out
of
the
mouth
of
God.
Then
the
devil
taketh
him
into
the
holy
city;
and
he
set
him
on
the
pinnacle
of
the
temple,
and
saith
unto
him,
If
thou
art
the
Son
of
God,
cast
thyself
down:
for
it
is
written,
He
shall
give
his
angels
charge
concerning
thee:
And
on
their
hands
they
shall
bear
thee
up,
Lest
haply
thou
dash
thy
foot
against
a
stone.
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Again
it
is
written,
Thou
shalt
not
tempt
the
Lord
thy
God.
Again,
the
devil
taketh
him
unto
an
exceeding
high
mountain,
and
sheweth
him
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
world,
and
the
glory
of
them;
and
he
said
unto
him,
All
these
things
will
I
give
thee,
if
thou
wilt
fall
down
and
worship
me.
Then
saith
Jesus
unto
him,
Get
thee
hence,
Satan:
for
it
is
written,
Thou
shalt
worship
the
Lord
thy
God,
and
him
only
shalt
thou
serve.
Then
the
devil
leaveth
him;
and
behold,
angels
came
and
ministered
unto
him.
Now
when
he
heard
that
John
was
delivered
up,
he
withdrew
into
Galilee;
and
leaving
Nazareth,
he
came
and
dwelt
in
Capernaum,
which
is
by
the
sea,
in
the
borders
of
Zebulun
and
Naphtali:
that
it
might
be
fulfilled
which
was
spoken
by
Isaiah
the
prophet,
saying,
The
land
of
Zebulun
and
the
land
of
Naphtali,
Toward
the
sea,
beyond
Jordan,
Galilee
of
the
Gentiles,
The
people
which
sat
in
darkness
Saw
a
great
light,
And
to
them
which
sat
in
the
region
and
shadow
of
death,
To
them
did
light
spring
up.
From
that
time
began
Jesus
to
preach,
and
to
say,
Repent
ye;
for
the
kingdom
of
heaven
is
at
hand.
And
walking
by
the
sea
of
Galilee,
he
saw
two
brethren,
Simon
who
is
called
Peter,
and Andrew
his
brother,
casting
a
net
into
the
sea;
for
they
were
fishers.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Come
ye
after
me,
and
I
will
make
you
fishers
of
men.
And
they
straightway
left
the
nets,
and
followed
him.
And
going
on
from
thence
he
saw
other
two
brethren,
James
the
son
of
Zebedee,
and
John
his
brother,
in
the
boat
with
Zebedee
their
father,
mending
their
nets;
and
he
called
them.
And
they
straightway
left
the
boat
and
their
father,
and
followed
him.
And
Jesus
went
about
in
all
Galilee,
teaching
in
their
synagogues,
and
preaching
the
gospel
of
the
kingdom,
and
healing
all
manner
of
disease
and
all
manner
of
sickness
among
the
people.
And
the
report
of
him
went
forth
into
all
Syria:
and
they
brought
unto
him
all
that
were
sick,
holden
with
divers
diseases
and torments,
possessed
with
devils,
and epileptic,
and palsied;
and
he
healed
them.
And
there
followed
him
great
multitudes
from
Galilee
and
Decapolis
and
Jerusalem
and
Judaea
and
from
beyond
Jordan.
And
seeing
the
multitudes,
he
went
up
into
the
mountain:
and
when
he
had
sat
down,
his
disciples
came
unto
him:
and
he
opened
his
mouth
and
taught
them,
saying,
Blessed
are
the
poor
in
spirit:
for
theirs
is
the
kingdom
of
heaven.
Blessed
are
they
that
mourn:
for
they
shall
be
comforted.
Blessed
are
the
meek:
for
they
shall
inherit
the
earth.
Blessed
are
they
that
hunger
and
thirst
after
righteousness:
for
they
shall
be
filled.
Blessed
are
the
merciful:
for
they
shall
obtain
mercy.
Blessed
are
the
pure
in
heart:
for
they
shall
see
God.
Blessed
are
the
peacemakers:
for
they
shall
be
called
sons
of
God.
Blessed
are
they
that
have
been
persecuted
for
righteousness’
sake:
for
theirs
is
the
kingdom
of
heaven.
Blessed
are
ye
when
men
shall
reproach
you,
and
persecute
you,
and
say
all
manner
of
evil
against
you
falsely,
for
my
sake.
Rejoice,
and
be
exceeding
glad:
for
great
is
your
reward
in
heaven:
for
so
persecuted
they
the
prophets
which
were
before
you.
Ye
are
the
salt
of
the
earth:
but
if
the
salt
have
lost
its
savour,
wherewith
shall
it
be
salted?
it
is
thenceforth
good
for
nothing,
but
to
be
cast
out
and
trodden
under
foot
of
men.
Ye
are
the
light
of
the
world.
A
city
set
on
a
hill
cannot
be
hid.
Neither
do
men
light
a
lamp,
and
put
it
under
the
bushel,
but
on
the
stand;
and
it
shineth
unto
all
that
are
in
the
house.
Even
so
let
your
light
shine
before
men,
that
they
may
see
your
good
works,
and
glorify
your
Father
which
is
in
heaven.
Think
not
that
I
came
to
destroy
the
law
or
the
prophets:
I
came
not
to
destroy,
but
to
fulfill.
For
verily
I
say
unto
you,
Till
heaven
and
earth
pass
away,
one
jot
or
one
tittle
shall
in
no
wise
pass
away
from
the
law,
till
all
things
be
accomplished.
Whosoever
therefore
shall
break
one
of
these
least
commandments,
and
shall
teach
men
so,
shall
be
called
least
in
the
kingdom
of
heaven:
but
whosoever
shall
do
and
teach
them,
he
shall
be
called
great
in
the
kingdom
of
heaven.
For
I
say
unto
you,
that
except
your
righteousness
shall
exceed
the
righteousness
of
the
scribes
and
Pharisees,
ye
shall
in
no
wise
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
heaven.
Ye
have
heard
that
it
was
said
to
them
of
old
time,
Thou
shalt
not
kill;
and
whosoever
shall
kill
shall
be
in
danger
of
the
judgment:
but
I
say
unto
you,
that
every
one
who
is
angry
with
his
brother
shall
be
in
danger
of
the
judgment;
and
whosoever
shall
say
to
his
brother,
Raca,
shall
be
in
danger
of
the
council;
and
whosoever
shall
say,
Thou
fool,
shall
be
in
danger
of
the
hell
of
fire.
If
therefore
thou
art
offering
thy
gift
at
the
altar,
and
there
rememberest
that
thy
brother
hath aught
against
thee,
leave
there
thy
gift
before
the
altar,
and
go
thy
way,
first
be
reconciled
to
thy
brother,
and
then
come
and
offer
thy
gift.
Agree
with
thine
adversary
quickly, whiles
thou
art
with
him
in
the
way;
lest
haply
the
adversary
deliver
thee
to
the
judge,
and
the
judge
deliver
thee
to
the
officer,
and
thou
be
cast
into
prison.
Verily
I
say
unto
thee,
Thou
shalt
by
no
means
come
out
thence,
till
thou
have
paid
the
last
farthing.
Ye
have
heard
that
it
was
said,
Thou
shalt
not
commit
adultery:
but
I
say
unto
you,
that
every
one
that
looketh
on
a
woman
to
lust
after
her
hath
committed
adultery
with
her
already
in
his
heart.
And
if
thy
right
eye
causeth
thee
to
stumble,
pluck
it
out,
and
cast
it
from
thee:
for
it
is
profitable
for
thee
that
one
of
thy
members
should
perish,
and
not
thy
whole
body
be
cast
into
hell.
And
if
thy
right
hand
causeth
thee
to
stumble,
cut
it
off,
and
cast
it
from
thee:
for
it
is
profitable
for
thee
that
one
of
thy
members
should
perish,
and
not
thy
whole
body
go
into
hell.
It
was
said
also,
Whosoever
shall
put
away
his
wife,
let
him
give
her
a
writing
of
divorcement:
but
I
say
unto
you,
that
every
one
that
putteth
away
his
wife,
saving
for
the
cause
of
fornication,
maketh
her
an
adulteress:
and
whosoever
shall
marry
her
when
she
is
put
away
committeth
adultery.
Again,
ye
have
heard
that
it
was
said
to
them
of
old
time,
Thou
shalt
not forswear
thyself,
but
shalt
perform
unto
the
Lord
thine
oaths:
but
I
say
unto
you,
Swear
not
at
all;
neither
by
the
heaven,
for
it
is
the
throne
of
God;
nor
by
the
earth,
for
it
is
the
footstool
of
his
feet;
nor
by
Jerusalem,
for
it
is
the
city
of
the
great
King.
Neither
shalt
thou
swear
by
thy
head,
for
thou
canst
not
make
one
hair
white
or
black.
But
let
your
speech
be,
Yea,
yea;
Nay,
nay:
and
whatsoever
is
more
than
these
is
of
the
evil
one.
Ye
have
heard
that
it
was
said,
An
eye
for
an
eye,
and
a
tooth
for
a
tooth:
but
I
say
unto
you,
Resist
not
him
that
is
evil:
but
whosoever
smiteth
thee
on
thy
right
cheek,
turn
to
him
the
other
also.
And
if
any
man
would
go
to
law
with
thee,
and
take
away
thy
coat,
let
him
have
thy
cloke
also.
And
whosoever
shall
compel
thee
to
go
one
mile,
go
with
him
twain.
Give
to
him
that
asketh
thee,
and
from
him
that
would
borrow
of
thee
turn
not
thou
away.
Ye
have
heard
that
it
was
said,
Thou
shalt
love
thy
neighbour,
and
hate
thine
enemy:
but
I
say
unto
you,
Love
your
enemies,
and
pray
for
them
that
persecute
you;
that
ye
may
be
sons
of
your
Father
which
is
in
heaven:
for
he
maketh
his
sun
to
rise
on
the
evil
and
the
good,
and
sendeth
rain
on
the
just
and
the
unjust.
For
if
ye
love
them
that
love
you,
what
reward
have
ye?
do
not
even
the
publicans
the
same?
And
if
ye
salute
your
brethren
only,
what
do
ye
more
than
others?
do
not
even
the
Gentiles
the
same?
Ye
therefore
shall
be
perfect,
as
your
heavenly
Father
is
perfect.
Take
heed
that
ye
do
not
your
righteousness
before
men,
to
be
seen
of
them:
else
ye
have
no
reward
with
your
Father
which
is
in
heaven.
When
therefore
thou
doest
alms,
sound
not
a
trumpet
before
thee,
as
the
hypocrites
do
in
the
synagogues
and
in
the
streets,
that
they
may
have
glory
of
men.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
They
have
received
their
reward.
But
when
thou
doest
alms,
let
not
thy
left
hand
know
what
thy
right
hand
doeth:
that
thine
alms
may
be
in
secret:
and
thy
Father
which
seeth
in
secret
shall
recompense
thee.
And
when
ye
pray,
ye
shall
not
be
as
the
hypocrites:
for
they
love
to
stand
and
pray
in
the
synagogues
and
in
the
corners
of
the
streets,
that
they
may
be
seen
of
men.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
They
have
received
their
reward.
But
thou,
when
thou prayest,
enter
into
thine
inner
chamber,
and
having
shut
thy
door,
pray
to
thy
Father
which
is
in
secret,
and
thy
Father
which
seeth
in
secret
shall
recompense
thee.
And
in
praying
use
not
vain repetitions,
as
the
Gentiles
do:
for
they
think
that
they
shall
be
heard
for
their
much
speaking.
Be
not
therefore
like
unto
them:
for
your
Father
knoweth
what
things
ye
have
need
of,
before
ye
ask
him.
After
this
manner
therefore
pray
ye:
Our
Father
which
art
in
heaven,
Hallowed
be
thy
name.
Thy
kingdom
come.
Thy
will
be
done,
as
in
heaven,
so
on
earth.
Give
us
this
day
our
daily
bread.
And
forgive
us
our
debts,
as
we
also
have
forgiven
our
debtors.
And
bring
us
not
into
temptation,
but
deliver
us
from
the
evil
one.
For
if
ye
forgive
men
their
trespasses,
your
heavenly
Father
will
also
forgive
you.
But
if
ye
forgive
not
men
their
trespasses,
neither
will
your
Father
forgive
your
trespasses.
Moreover
when
ye
fast,
be
not,
as
the
hypocrites,
of
a
sad
countenance:
for
they disfigure
their
faces,
that
they
may
be
seen
of
men
to
fast.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
They
have
received
their
reward.
But
thou,
when
thou fastest,
anoint
thy
head,
and
wash
thy
face;
that
thou
be
not
seen
of
men
to
fast,
but
of
thy
Father
which
is
in
secret:
and
thy
Father,
which
seeth
in
secret,
shall
recompense
thee.
Lay
not
up
for
yourselves
treasures
upon
the
earth,
where
moth
and
rust
doth
consume,
and
where
thieves
break
through
and
steal:
but
lay
up
for
yourselves
treasures
in
heaven,
where
neither
moth
nor
rust
doth
consume,
and
where
thieves
do
not
break
through
nor
steal:
for
where
thy
treasure
is,
there
will
thy
heart
be
also.
The
lamp
of
the
body
is
the
eye:
if
therefore
thine
eye
be
single,
thy
whole
body
shall
be
full
of
light.
But
if
thine
eye
be
evil,
thy
whole
body
shall
be
full
of
darkness.
If
therefore
the
light
that
is
in
thee
be
darkness,
how
great
is
the
darkness!
No
man
can
serve
two
masters:
for
either
he
will
hate
the
one,
and
love
the
other;
or
else
he
will
hold
to
one,
and
despise
the
other.
Ye
cannot
serve
God
and
mammon.
Therefore
I
say
unto
you,
Be
not
anxious
for
your
life,
what
ye
shall
eat,
or
what
ye
shall
drink;
nor
yet
for
your
body,
what
ye
shall
put
on.
Is
not
the
life
more
than
the
food,
and
the
body
than
the
raiment?
Behold
the
birds
of
the
heaven,
that
they
sow
not,
neither
do
they
reap,
nor
gather
into
barns;
and
your
heavenly
Father
feedeth
them.
Are
not
ye
of
much
more
value
than
they?
And
which
of
you
by
being
anxious
can
add
one
cubit
unto
his
stature?
And
why
are
ye
anxious
concerning
raiment?
Consider
the
lilies
of
the
field,
how
they
grow;
they
toil
not,
neither
do
they
spin:
yet
I
say
unto
you,
that
even
Solomon
in
all
his
glory
was
not
arrayed
like
one
of
these.
But
if
God
doth
so
clothe
the
grass
of
the
field,
which
today
is,
and
tomorrow
is
cast
into
the
oven,
shall
he
not
much
more
clothe
you,
O
ye
of
little
faith?
Be
not
therefore
anxious,
saying,
What
shall
we
eat?
or,
What
shall
drink?
or,
Wherewithal
shall
we
be
clothed?
For
after
all
these
things
do
the
Gentiles
seek;
for
your
heavenly
Father
knoweth
that
ye
have
need
of
all
these
things.
But
seek
ye
first
his
kingdom,
and
his
righteousness;
and
all
these
things
shall
be
added
unto
you.
Be
not
therefore
anxious
for
the
morrow:
for
the
morrow
will
be
anxious
for
itself.
Sufficient
unto
the
day
is
the
evil
thereof.
Judge
not,
that
ye
be
not
judged.
For
with
what
judgment
ye
judge,
ye
shall
be
judged:
and
with
what
measure
ye
mete,
it
shall
be
measured
unto
you.
And
why
beholdest
thou
the mote
that
is
in
thy
brother’s
eye,
but
considerest
not
the
beam
that
is
in
thine
own
eye?
Or
how
wilt
thou
say
to
thy
brother,
Let
me
cast
out
the mote
out
of
thine
eye;
and
lo,
the
beam
is
in
thine
own
eye?
Thou
hypocrite,
cast
out
first
the
beam
out
of
thine
own
eye;
and
then
shalt
thou
see
clearly
to
cast
out
the mote
out
of
thy
brother’s
eye.
Give
not
that
which
is
holy
unto
the
dogs,
neither
cast
your
pearls
before
the
swine,
lest
haply
they
trample
them
under
their
feet,
and
turn
and
rend
you.
Ask,
and
it
shall
be
given
you;
seek,
and
ye
shall
find;
knock,
and
it
shall
be
opened
unto
you:
for
every
one
that
asketh
receiveth;
and
he
that
seeketh
findeth;
and
to
him
that
knocketh
it
shall
be
opened.
Or
what
man
is
there
of
you,
who,
if
his
son
shall
ask
him
for
a
loaf,
will
give
him
a
stone;
or
if
he
shall
ask
for
a
fish,
will
give
him
a
serpent?
If
ye
then,
being
evil,
know
how
to
give
good
gifts
unto
your
children,
how
much
more
shall
your
Father
which
is
in
heaven
give
good
things
to
them
that
ask
him?
All
things
therefore
whatsoever
ye
would
that
men
should
do
unto
you,
even
so
do
ye
also
unto
them:
for
this
is
the
law
and
the
prophets.
Enter
ye
in
by
the
narrow
gate:
for
wide
is
the
gate,
and
broad
is
the
way,
that
leadeth
to
destruction,
and
many
be
they
that
enter
in
thereby.
For
narrow
is
the
gate,
and
straitened
the
way,
that
leadeth
unto
life,
and
few
be
they
that
find
it.
Beware
of
false
prophets,
which
come
to
you
in
sheep’s
clothing,
but
inwardly
are
ravening
wolves.
By
their
fruits
ye
shall
know
them.
Do
men
gather
grapes
of
thorns,
or
figs
of
thistles?
Even
so
every
good
tree
bringeth
forth
good
fruit;
but
the
corrupt
tree
bringeth
forth
evil
fruit.
A
good
tree
cannot
bring
forth
evil
fruit,
neither
can
a
corrupt
tree
bring
forth
good
fruit.
Every
tree
that
bringeth
not
forth
good
fruit
is
hewn
down,
and
cast
into
the
fire.
Therefore
by
their
fruits
ye
shall
know
them.
Not
every
one
that
saith
unto
me,
Lord,
Lord,
shall
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
heaven;
but
he
that
doeth
the
will
of
my
Father
which
is
in
heaven.
Many
will
say
to
me
in
that
day,
Lord,
Lord,
did
we
not
prophesy
by
thy
name,
and
by
thy
name
cast
out
devils,
and
by
thy
name
do
many
mighty
works?
And
then
will
I
profess
unto
them,
I
never
knew
you:
depart
from
me,
ye
that
work
iniquity.
Every
one
therefore
which
heareth
these
words
of
mine,
and
doeth
them,
shall
be
likened
unto
a
wise
man,
which
built
his
house
upon
the
rock:
and
the
rain
descended,
and
the
floods
came,
and
the
winds
blew,
and
beat
upon
that
house;
and
it
fell
not:
for
it
was
founded
upon
the
rock.
And
every
one
that
heareth
these
words
of
mine,
and
doeth
them
not,
shall
be
likened
unto
a
foolish
man,
which
built
his
house
upon
the
sand:
and
the
rain
descended,
and
the
floods
came,
and
the
winds
blew,
and
smote
upon
that
house;
and
it
fell:
and
great
was
the
fall
thereof.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jesus
ended
these
words,
the
multitudes
were
astonished
at
his
teaching:
for
he
taught
them
as
one
having
authority,
and
not
as
their
scribes.
And
when
he
was
come
down
from
the
mountain,
great
multitudes
followed
him.
And
behold,
there
came
to
him
a
leper
and
worshipped
him,
saying,
Lord,
if
thou
wilt,
thou
canst
make
me
clean.
And
he
stretched
forth
his
hand,
and
touched
him,
saying,
I
will;
be
thou
made
clean.
And
straightway
his
leprosy
was
cleansed.
And
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
See
thou
tell
no
man;
but
go
thy
way,
shew
thyself
to
the
priest,
and
offer
the
gift
that
Moses
commanded,
for
a
testimony
unto
them.
And
when
he
was
entered
into
Capernaum,
there
came
unto
him
a
centurion,
beseeching
him,
and
saying,
Lord,
my
servant
lieth
in
the
house
sick
of
the
palsy,
grievously
tormented.
And
he
saith
unto
him,
I
will
come
and
heal
him.
And
the
centurion
answered
and
said,
Lord,
I
am
not
worthy
that
thou
shouldest
come
under
my
roof:
but
only
say
the
word,
and
my
servant
shall
be
healed.
For
I
also
am
a
man
under
authority,
having
under
myself
soldiers:
and
I
say
to
this
one,
Go,
and
he
goeth;
and
to
another,
Come,
and
he
cometh;
and
to
my
servant,
Do
this,
and
he
doeth
it.
And
when
Jesus
heard
it,
he
marveled,
and
said
to
them
that
followed,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
I
have
not
found
so
great
faith,
no,
not
in
Israel.
And
I
say
unto
you,
that
many
shall
come
from
the
east
and
the
west,
and
shall
sit
down
with
Abraham,
and
Isaac,
and
Jacob,
in
the
kingdom
of
heaven:
but
the
sons
of
the
kingdom
shall
be
cast
forth
into
the
outer
darkness:
there
shall
be
the
weeping
and
gnashing
of
teeth.
And
Jesus
said
unto
the
centurion,
Go
thy
way;
as
thou
hast
believed,
so
be
it
done
unto
thee.
And
the
servant
was
healed
in
that
hour.
And
when
Jesus
was
come
into
Peter’s
house,
he
saw
his
wife’s
mother
lying
sick
of
a
fever.
And
he
touched
her
hand,
and
the
fever
left
her;
and
she
arose,
and
ministered
unto
him.
And
when
even
was
come,
they
brought
unto
him
many
possessed
with
devils:
and
he
cast
out
the
spirits
with
a
word,
and
healed
all
that
were
sick:
that
it
might
be
fulfilled
which
was
spoken
by
Isaiah
the
prophet,
saying,
Himself
took
our
infirmities,
and
bare
our
diseases.
Now
when
Jesus
saw
great
multitudes
about
him,
he
gave
commandment
to
depart
unto
the
other
side.
And
there
came
a
scribe,
and
said
unto
him,
Master,
I
will
follow
thee
whithersoever
thou
goest.
And
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
The
foxes
have
holes,
and
the
birds
of
the
heaven
have
nests;
but
the
Son
of
man
hath
not
where
to
lay
his
head.
And
another
of
the
disciples
said
unto
him,
Lord,
suffer
me
first
to
go
and
bury
my
father.
But
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Follow
me;
and
leave
the
dead
to
bury
their
own
dead.
And
when
he
was
entered
into
a
boat,
his
disciples
followed
him.
And
behold,
there
arose
a
great
tempest
in
the
sea, insomuch
that
the
boat
was
covered
with
the
waves:
but
he
was
asleep.
And
they
came
to
him,
and
awoke
him,
saying,
Save,
Lord;
we
perish.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Why
are
ye
fearful,
O
ye
of
little
faith?
Then
he
arose,
and
rebuked
the
winds
and
the
sea;
and
there
was
a
great
calm.
And
the
men
marveled,
saying,
What
manner
of
man
is
this,
that
even
the
winds
and
the
sea
obey
him?
And
when
he
was
come
to
the
other
side
into
the
country
of
the
Gadarenes,
there
met
him
two
possessed
with
devils,
coming
forth
out
of
the
tombs,
exceeding
fierce,
so
that
no
man
could
pass
by
that
way.
And
behold,
they
cried
out,
saying,
What
have
we
to
do
with
thee,
thou
Son
of
God?
art
thou
come
hither
to
torment
us
before
the
time?
Now
there
was
afar
off
from
them
a
herd
of
many
swine
feeding.
And
the
devils
besought
him,
saying,
If
thou
cast
us
out,
send
us
away
into
the
herd
of
swine.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Go.
And
they
came
out,
and
went
into
the
swine:
and
behold,
the
whole
herd
rushed
down
the
steep
into
the
sea,
and
perished
in
the
waters.
And
they
that
fed
them
fled,
and
went
away
into
the
city,
and
told
everything,
and
what
was
befallen
to
them
that
were
possessed
with
devils.
And
behold,
all
the
city
came
out
to
meet
Jesus:
and
when
they
saw
him,
they
besought
him
that
he
would
depart
from
their
borders.
And
he
entered
into
a
boat,
and
crossed
over,
and
came
into
his
own
city.
And
behold,
they
brought
to
him
a
man
sick
of
the
palsy,
lying
on
a
bed:
and
Jesus
seeing
their
faith
said
unto
the
sick
of
the
palsy,
Son,
be
of
good
cheer;
thy
sins
are
forgiven.
And
behold,
certain
of
the
scribes
said
within
themselves,
This
man
blasphemeth.
And
Jesus
knowing
their
thoughts
said,
Wherefore
think
ye
evil
in
your
hearts?
For
whether
is
easier,
to
say,
Thy
sins
are
forgiven;
or
to
say,
Arise,
and
walk?
But
that
ye
may
know
that
the
Son
of
man
hath
power
on
earth
to
forgive
sins (then
saith
he
to
the
sick
of
the
palsy),
Arise,
and
take
up
thy
bed,
and
go
unto
thy
house.
And
he
arose,
and
departed
to
his
house.
But
when
the
multitudes
saw
it,
they
were
afraid,
and
glorified
God,
which
had
given
such
power
unto
men.
And
as
Jesus
passed
by
from
thence,
he
saw
a
man,
called
Matthew,
sitting
at
the
place
of
toll:
and
he
saith
unto
him,
Follow
me.
And
he
arose,
and
followed
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
sat
at
meat
in
the
house,
behold,
many
publicans
and
sinners
came
and
sat
down
with
Jesus
and
his
disciples.
And
when
the
Pharisees
saw
it,
they
said
unto
his
disciples,
Why
eateth
your
Master
with
the
publicans
and
sinners?
But
when
he
heard
it,
he
said,
They
that
are
whole
have
no
need
of
a
physician,
but
they
that
are
sick.
But
go
ye
and
learn
what
this
meaneth,
I
desire
mercy,
and
not
sacrifice:
for
I
came
not
to
call
the
righteous,
but
sinners.
Then
come
to
him
the
disciples
of
John,
saying,
Why
do
we
and
the
Pharisees
fast
oft,
but
thy
disciples
fast
not?
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Can
the
sons
of
the bride-chamber
mourn,
as
long
as
the
bridegroom
is
with
them?
but
the
days
will
come,
when
the
bridegroom
shall
be
taken
away
from
them,
and
then
will
they
fast.
And
no
man
putteth
a
piece
of
undressed
cloth
upon
an
old
garment;
for
that
which
should
fill
it
up
taketh
from
the
garment,
and
a
worse
rent
is
made.
Neither
do
men
put
new
wine
into
old
wineskins:
else
the
skins
burst,
and
the
wine
is
spilled,
and
the
skins
perish:
but
they
put
new
wine
into
fresh
wineskins,
and
both
are
preserved.
While
he
spake
these
things
unto
them,
behold,
there
came
a
ruler,
and
worshipped
him,
saying,
My
daughter
is
even
now
dead:
but
come
and
lay
thy
hand
upon
her,
and
she
shall
live.
And
Jesus
arose,
and
followed
him,
and
so
did
his
disciples.
And
behold,
a
woman,
who
had
an
issue
of
blood
twelve
years,
came
behind
him,
and
touched
the
border
of
his
garment:
for
she
said
within
herself,
If
I
do
but
touch
his
garment,
I
shall
be
made
whole.
But
Jesus
turning
and
seeing
her
said,
Daughter,
be
of
good
cheer;
thy
faith
hath
made
thee
whole.
And
the
woman
was
made
whole
from
that
hour.
And
when
Jesus
came
into
the
ruler’s
house,
and
saw
the flute-players,
and
the
crowd
making
a
tumult,
he
said,
Give
place:
for
the
damsel
is
not
dead,
but
sleepeth.
And
they
laughed
him
to
scorn.
But
when
the
crowd
was
put
forth,
he
entered
in,
and
took
her
by
the
hand;
and
the
damsel
arose.
And
the
fame
hereof
went
forth
into
all
that
land.
And
as
Jesus
passed
by
from
thence,
two
blind
men
followed
him,
crying
out,
and
saying,
Have
mercy
on
us,
thou
son
of
David.
And
when
he
was
come
into
the
house,
the
blind
men
came
to
him:
and
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Believe
ye
that
I
am
able
to
do
this?
They
say
unto
him,
Yea,
Lord.
Then
touched
he
their
eyes,
saying,
According
to
your
faith
be
it
done
unto
you.
And
their
eyes
were
opened.
And
Jesus
strictly
charged
them,
saying,
See
that
no
man
know
it.
But
they
went
forth,
and
spread
abroad
his
fame
in
all
that
land.
And
as
they
went
forth,
behold,
there
was
brought
to
him
a
dumb
man
possessed
with
a
devil.
And
when
the
devil
was
cast
out,
the
dumb
man
spake:
and
the
multitudes
marveled,
saying,
It
was
never
so
seen
in
Israel.
But
the
Pharisees
said,
By
the
prince
of
the
devils
casteth
he
out
devils.
And
Jesus
went
about
all
the
cities
and
the
villages,
teaching
in
their
synagogues,
and
preaching
the
gospel
of
the
kingdom,
and
healing
all
manner
of
disease
and
all
manner
of
sickness.
But
when
he
saw
the
multitudes,
he
was
moved
with
compassion
for
them,
because
they
were
distressed
and
scattered,
as
sheep
not
having
a
shepherd.
Then
saith
he
unto
his
disciples,
The
harvest
truly
is
plenteous,
but
the
labourers
are
few.
Pray
ye
therefore
the
Lord
of
the
harvest,
that
he
send
forth
labourers
into
his
harvest.
And
he
called
unto
him
his
twelve
disciples,
and
gave
them
authority
over
unclean
spirits,
to
cast
them
out,
and
to
heal
all
manner
of
disease
and
all
manner
of
sickness.
Now
the
names
of
the
twelve apostles
are
these:
The
first,
Simon,
who
is
called
Peter,
and Andrew
his
brother;
James
the
son
of
Zebedee,
and
John
his
brother;
Philip,
and Bartholomew;
Thomas,
and
Matthew
the
publican;
James
the
son
of Alphaeus,
and
Thaddaeus;
Simon
the Cananaean,
and
Judas
Iscariot,
who
also
betrayed
him.
These
twelve
Jesus
sent
forth,
and
charged
them,
saying,
Go
not
into
any
way
of
the
Gentiles,
and
enter
not
into
any
city
of
the
Samaritans:
but
go
rather
to
the
lost
sheep
of
the
house
of
Israel.
And
as
ye
go,
preach,
saying,
The
kingdom
of
heaven
is
at
hand.
Heal
the
sick,
raise
the
dead,
cleanse
the
lepers,
cast
out
devils:
freely
ye
received,
freely
give.
Get
you
no
gold,
nor
silver,
nor
brass
in
your
purses;
no wallet
for
your
journey,
neither
two
coats,
nor
shoes,
nor
staff:
for
the
labourer
is
worthy
of
his
food.
And
into
whatsoever
city
or
village
ye
shall
enter,
search
out
who
in
it
is
worthy;
and
there
abide
till
ye
go
forth.
And
as
ye
enter
into
the
house,
salute
it.
And
if
the
house
be
worthy,
let
your
peace
come
upon
it:
but
if
it
be
not
worthy,
let
your
peace
return
to
you.
And
whosoever
shall
not
receive
you,
nor
hear
your
words,
as
ye
go
forth
out
of
that
house
or
that
city,
shake
off
the
dust
of
your
feet.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
It
shall
be
more tolerable
for
the
land
of
Sodom
and
Gomorrah
in
the
day
of
judgment,
than
for
that
city.
Behold,
I
send
you
forth
as
sheep
in
the
midst
of
wolves:
be
ye
therefore
wise
as
serpents,
and harmless
as
doves.
But
beware
of
men:
for
they
will
deliver
you
up
to
councils,
and
in
their
synagogues
they
will
scourge
you;
yea
and
before
governors
and
kings
shall
ye
be
brought
for
my
sake,
for
a
testimony
to
them
and
to
the
Gentiles.
But
when
they
deliver
you
up,
be
not
anxious
how
or
what
ye
shall
speak:
for
it
shall
be
given
you
in
that
hour
what
ye
shall
speak.
For
it
is
not
ye
that
speak,
but
the
Spirit
of
your
Father
that
speaketh
in
you.
And
brother
shall
deliver
up
brother
to
death,
and
the
father
his
child:
and
children
shall
rise
up
against
parents,
and
cause
them
to
be
put
to
death.
And
ye
shall
be
hated
of
all
men
for
my
name’s
sake:
but
he
that
endureth
to
the
end,
the
same
shall
be
saved.
But
when
they
persecute
you
in
this
city,
flee
into
the
next:
for
verily
I
say
unto
you,
Ye
shall
not
have
gone
through
the
cities
of
Israel,
till
the
Son
of
man
be
come.
A
disciple
is
not
above
his
master,
nor
a
servant
above
his
lord.
It
is
enough
for
the
disciple
that
he
be
as
his
master,
and
the
servant
as
his
lord.
If
they
have
called
the
master
of
the
house Beelzebub,
how
much
more
shall
they
call
them
of
his
household!
Fear
them
not
therefore:
for
there
is
nothing
covered,
that
shall
not
be
revealed;
and
hid,
that
shall
not
be
known.
What
I
tell
you
in
the
darkness,
speak
ye
in
the
light:
and
what
ye
hear
in
the
ear,
proclaim
upon
the
housetops.
And
be
not
afraid
of
them
which
kill
the
body,
but
are
not
able
to
kill
the
soul:
but
rather
fear
him
which
is
able
to
destroy
both
soul
and
body
in
hell.
Are
not
two
sparrows
sold
for
a farthing?
and
not
one
of
them
shall
fall
on
the
ground
without
your
Father:
but
the
very
hairs
of
your
head
are
all
numbered.
Fear
not
therefore;
ye
are
of
more
value
than
many
sparrows.
Every
one
therefore
who
shall
confess
me
before
men,
him
will
I
also
confess
before
my
Father
which
is
in
heaven.
But
whosoever
shall
deny
me
before
men,
him
will
I
also
deny
before
my
Father
which
is
in
heaven.
Think
not
that
I
came
to
send
peace
on
the
earth:
I
came
not
to
send
peace,
but
a
sword.
For
I
came
to
set
a
man
at variance
against
his
father,
and
the
daughter
against
her
mother,
and
the
daughter
in
law
against
her
mother
in
law:
and
a
man’s
foes
shall
be
they
of
his
own
household.
He
that
loveth
father
or
mother
more
than
me
is
not
worthy
of
me;
and
he
that
loveth
son
or
daughter
more
than
me
is
not
worthy
of
me.
And
he
that
doth
not
take
his
cross
and
follow
after
me,
is
not
worthy
of
me.
He
that
findeth
his
life
shall
lose
it;
and
he
that loseth
his
life
for
my
sake
shall
find
it.
He
that
receiveth
you
receiveth
me,
and
he
that
receiveth
me
receiveth
him
that
sent
me.
He
that
receiveth
a
prophet
in
the
name
of
a
prophet
shall
receive
a
prophet’s
reward;
and
he
that
receiveth
a
righteous
man
in
the
name
of
a
righteous
man
shall
receive
a
righteous
man’s
reward.
And
whosoever
shall
give
to
drink
unto
one
of
these
little
ones
a
cup
of
cold
water
only,
in
the
name
of
a
disciple,
verily
I
say
unto
you,
he
shall
in
no
wise
lose
his
reward.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jesus
had
made
an
end
of
commanding
his
twelve
disciples,
he
departed
thence
to
teach
and
preach
in
their
cities.
Now
when
John
heard
in
the
prison
the
works
of
the
Christ,
he
sent
by
his
disciples,
and
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
he
that
cometh,
or
look
we
for
another?
And
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Go
your
way
and
tell
John
the
things
which
ye
do
hear
and
see:
the
blind
receive
their
sight,
and
the
lame
walk,
the
lepers
are
cleansed,
and
the
deaf
hear,
and
the
dead
are
raised
up,
and
the
poor
have
good
tidings
preached
to
them.
And
blessed
is
he,
whosoever
shall
find
none
occasion
of
stumbling
in
me.
And
as
these
went
their
way,
Jesus
began
to
say
unto
the
multitudes
concerning
John,
What
went
ye
out
into
the
wilderness
to
behold?
a
reed
shaken
with
the
wind?
But
what
went
ye
out
for
to
see?
a
man
clothed
in
soft
raiment?
Behold,
they
that
wear
soft
raiment
are
in
kings’
houses.
But
wherefore
went
ye
out?
to
see
a
prophet?
Yea,
I
say
unto
you,
and
much
more
than
a
prophet.
This
is
he,
of
whom
it
is
written,
Behold,
I
send
my
messenger
before
thy
face,
Who
shall
prepare
thy
way
before
thee.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
Among
them
that
are
born
of
women
there
hath
not
arisen
a
greater
than
John
the Baptist:
yet
he
that
is
but
little
in
the
kingdom
of
heaven
is
greater
than
he.
And
from
the
days
of
John
the Baptist
until
now
the
kingdom
of
heaven
suffereth
violence,
and
men
of
violence
take
it
by
force.
For
all
the
prophets
and
the
law
prophesied
until
John.
And
if
ye
are
willing
to
receive
it,
this
is
Elijah,
which
is
to
come.
He
that
hath
ears
to
hear,
let
him
hear.
But
whereunto
shall
I
liken
this
generation?
It
is
like
unto
children
sitting
in
the marketplaces,
which
call
unto
their
fellows,
and
say,
We
piped
unto
you,
and
ye
did
not
dance;
we
wailed,
and
ye
did
not
mourn.
For
John
came
neither
eating
nor
drinking,
and
they
say,
He
hath
a
devil.
The
Son
of
man
came
eating
and
drinking,
and
they
say,
Behold,
a
gluttonous
man,
and
a winebibber,
a
friend
of
publicans
and
sinners!
And
wisdom
is
justified
by
her
works.
Then
began
he
to
upbraid
the
cities
wherein
most
of
his
mighty
works
were
done,
because
they
repented
not.
Woe
unto
thee,
Chorazin!
woe
unto
thee, Bethsaida!
for
if
the
mighty
works
had
been
done
in
Tyre
and
Sidon
which
were
done
in
you,
they
would
have
repented
long
ago
in
sackcloth
and
ashes.
Howbeit
I
say
unto
you,
it
shall
be
more tolerable
for
Tyre
and
Sidon
in
the
day
of
judgment,
than
for
you.
And
thou,
Capernaum,
shalt
thou
be
exalted
unto
heaven?
thou
shalt
go
down
unto Hades:
for
if
the
mighty
works
had
been
done
in
Sodom
which
were
done
in
thee,
it
would
have
remained
until
this
day.
Howbeit
I
say
unto
you,
that
it
shall
be
more tolerable
for
the
land
of
Sodom
in
the
day
of
judgment,
than
for
thee.
At
that
season
Jesus
answered
and
said,
I
thank
thee,
O
Father,
Lord
of
heaven
and
earth,
that
thou
didst
hide
these
things
from
the
wise
and
understanding,
and
didst
reveal
them
unto
babes:
yea,
Father,
for
so
it
was
well-pleasing
in
thy
sight.
All
things
have
been
delivered
unto
me
of
my
Father:
and
no
one
knoweth
the
Son,
save
the
Father;
neither
doth
any
know
the
Father,
save
the
Son,
and
he
to
whomsoever
the
Son willeth
to
reveal
him.
Come
unto
me,
all
ye
that
labour
and
are
heavy
laden,
and
I
will
give
you
rest.
Take
my
yoke
upon
you,
and
learn
of
me;
for
I
am
meek
and
lowly
in
heart:
and
ye
shall
find
rest
unto
your
souls.
For
my
yoke
is
easy,
and
my
burden
is
light.
At
that
season
Jesus
went
on
the
sabbath
day
through
the cornfields;
and
his
disciples
were
an
hungred,
and
began
to
pluck
ears
of
corn,
and
to
eat.
But
the
Pharisees,
when
they
saw
it,
said
unto
him,
Behold,
thy
disciples
do
that
which
it
is
not
lawful
to
do
upon
the
sabbath.
But
he
said
unto
them,
Have
ye
not
read
what
David
did,
when
he
was
an
hungred,
and
they
that
were
with
him;
how
be
entered
into
the
house
of
God,
and
did
eat
the
shewbread,
which
it
was
not
lawful
for
him
to
eat,
neither
for
them
that
were
with
him,
but
only
for
the
priests?
Or
have
ye
not
read
in
the
law,
how
that
on
the
sabbath
day
the
priests
in
the
temple
profane
the
sabbath,
and
are
guiltless?
But
I
say
unto
you,
that
one
greater
than
the
temple
is
here.
But
if
ye
had
known
what
this
meaneth,
I
desire
mercy,
and
not
sacrifice,
ye
would
not
have
condemned
the
guiltless.
For
the
Son
of
man
is
lord
of
the
sabbath.
And
he
departed
thence,
and
went
into
their
synagogue:
and
behold,
a
man
having
a
withered
hand.
And
they
asked
him,
saying,
Is
it
lawful
to
heal
on
the
sabbath
day?
that
they
might
accuse
him.
And
he
said
unto
them,
What
man
shall
there
be
of
you,
that
shall
have
one
sheep,
and
if
this
fall
into
a
pit
on
the
sabbath
day,
will
he
not
lay
hold
on
it,
and
lift
it
out?
How
much
then
is
a
man
of
more
value
than
a
sheep!
Wherefore
it
is
lawful
to
do
good
on
the
sabbath
day.
Then
saith
he
to
the
man,
Stretch
forth
thy
hand.
And
he
stretched
it
forth;
and
it
was
restored
whole,
as
the
other.
But
the
Pharisees
went
out,
and
took
counsel
against
him,
how
they
might
destroy
him.
And
Jesus
perceiving
it
withdrew
from
thence:
and
many
followed
him;
and
he
healed
them
all,
and
charged
them
that
they
should
not
make
him
known:
that
it
might
be
fulfilled
which
was
spoken
by
Isaiah
the
prophet,
saying,
Behold,
my
servant
whom
I
have
chosen;
My
beloved
in
whom
my
soul
is
well
pleased:
I
will
put
my
Spirit
upon
him,
And
he
shall
declare
judgment
to
the
Gentiles.
He
shall
not
strive,
nor
cry
aloud;
Neither
shall
any
one
hear
his
voice
in
the
streets.
A
bruised
reed
shall
he
not
break,
And
smoking
flax
shall
he
not
quench,
Till
he
send
forth
judgment
unto
victory.
And
in
his
name
shall
the
Gentiles
hope.
Then
was
brought
unto
him
one
possessed
with
a
devil,
blind
and
dumb:
and
he
healed
him, insomuch
that
the
dumb
man
spake
and
saw.
And
all
the
multitudes
were
amazed,
and
said,
Is
this
the
son
of
David?
But
when
the
Pharisees
heard
it,
they
said,
This
man
doth
not
cast
out
devils,
but
by Beelzebub
the
prince
of
the
devils.
And
knowing
their
thoughts
he
said
unto
them,
Every
kingdom
divided
against
itself
is
brought
to
desolation;
and
every
city
or
house
divided
against
itself
shall
not
stand:
and
if
Satan
casteth
out
Satan,
he
is
divided
against
himself;
how
then
shall
his
kingdom
stand?
And
if
I
by Beelzebub
cast
out
devils,
by
whom
do
your
sons
cast
them
out?
therefore
shall
they
be
your
judges.
But
if
I
by
the
Spirit
of
God
cast
out
devils,
then
is
the
kingdom
of
God
come
upon
you.
Or
how
can
one
enter
into
the
house
of
the
strong
man,
and
spoil
his
goods,
except
he
first
bind
the
strong
man?
and
then
he
will
spoil
his
house.
He
that
is
not
with
me
is
against
me;
and
he
that
gathereth
not
with
me
scattereth.
Therefore
I
say
unto
you,
Every
sin
and
blasphemy
shall
be
forgiven
unto
men;
but
the
blasphemy
against
the
Spirit
shall
not
be
forgiven.
And
whosoever
shall
speak
a
word
against
the
Son
of
man,
it
shall
be
forgiven
him;
but
whosoever
shall
speak
against
the
Holy
Spirit,
it
shall
not
be
forgiven
him,
neither
in
this
world,
nor
in
that
which
is
to
come.
Either
make
the
tree
good,
and
its
fruit
good;
or
make
the
tree
corrupt,
and
its
fruit
corrupt:
for
the
tree
is
known
by
its
fruit.
Ye
offspring
of
vipers,
how
can
ye,
being
evil,
speak
good
things?
for
out
of
the
abundance
of
the
heart
the
mouth
speaketh.
The
good
man
out
of
his
good
treasure
bringeth
forth
good
things:
and
the
evil
man
out
of
his
evil
treasure
bringeth
forth
evil
things.
And
I
say
unto
you,
that
every
idle
word
that
men
shall
speak,
they
shall
give
account
thereof
in
the
day
of
judgment.
For
by
thy
words
thou
shalt
be
justified,
and
by
thy
words
thou
shalt
be
condemned.
Then
certain
of
the
scribes
and
Pharisees
answered
him,
saying,
Master,
we
would
see
a
sign
from
thee.
But
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
An
evil
and
adulterous
generation
seeketh
after
a
sign;
and
there
shall
no
sign
be
given
to
it
but
the
sign
of
Jonah
the
prophet:
for
as
Jonah
was
three
days
and
three
nights
in
the
belly
of
the
whale;
so
shall
the
Son
of
man
be
three
days
and
three
nights
in
the
heart
of
the
earth.
The
men
of
Nineveh
shall
stand
up
in
the
judgment
with
this
generation,
and
shall
condemn
it:
for
they
repented
at
the
preaching
of
Jonah;
and
behold,
a
greater
than
Jonah
is
here.
The
queen
of
the
south
shall
rise
up
in
the
judgment
with
this
generation,
and
shall
condemn
it:
for
she
came
from
the
ends
of
the
earth
to
hear
the
wisdom
of
Solomon;
and
behold,
a
greater
than
Solomon
is
here.
But
the
unclean
spirit,
when
he
is
gone
out
of
the
man,
passeth
through
waterless
places,
seeking
rest,
and
findeth
it
not.
Then
he
saith,
I
will
return
into
my
house
whence
I
came
out;
and
when
he
is
come,
he
findeth
it
empty,
swept,
and
garnished.
Then
goeth
he,
and
taketh
with
himself
seven
other
spirits
more
evil
than
himself,
and
they
enter
in
and
dwell
there:
and
the
last
state
of
that
man
becometh
worse
than
the
first.
Even
so
shall
it
be
also
unto
this
evil
generation.
While
he
was
yet
speaking
to
the
multitudes,
behold,
his
mother
and
his
brethren
stood
without,
seeking
to
speak
to
him.
And
one
said
unto
him,
Behold,
thy
mother
and
thy
brethren
stand
without,
seeking
to
speak
to
thee.
But
he
answered
and
said
unto
him
that
told
him,
Who
is
my
mother?
and
who
are
my
brethren?
And
he
stretched
forth
his
hand towards
his
disciples,
and
said,
Behold,
my
mother
and
my
brethren!
For
whosoever
shall
do
the
will
of
my
Father
which
is
in
heaven,
he
is
my
brother,
and
sister,
and
mother.
On
that
day
went
Jesus
out
of
the
house,
and
sat
by
the
sea
side.
And
there
were
gathered
unto
him
great
multitudes,
so
that
he
entered
into
a
boat,
and
sat;
and
all
the
multitude
stood
on
the beach.
And
he
spake
to
them
many
things
in
parables,
saying,
Behold,
the
sower
went
forth
to
sow;
and
as
he
sowed,
some
seeds
fell
by
the
way
side,
and
the
birds
came
and
devoured
them:
and
others
fell
upon
the
rocky
places,
where
they
had
not
much
earth:
and
straightway
they
sprang
up,
because
they
had
no deepness
of
earth:
and
when
the
sun
was
risen,
they
were
scorched;
and
because
they
had
no
root,
they
withered
away.
And
others
fell
upon
the
thorns;
and
the
thorns
grew
up,
and
choked
them:
and
others
fell
upon
the
good
ground,
and
yielded
fruit,
some
a
hundredfold,
some
sixty,
some
thirty.
He
that
hath
ears,
let
him
hear.
And
the
disciples
came,
and
said
unto
him,
Why
speakest
thou
unto
them
in
parables?
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Unto
you
it
is
given
to
know
the
mysteries
of
the
kingdom
of
heaven,
but
to
them
it
is
not
given.
For
whosoever
hath,
to
him
shall
be
given,
and
he
shall
have
abundance:
but
whosoever
hath
not,
from
him
shall
be
taken
away
even
that
which
he
hath.
Therefore
speak
I
to
them
in
parables;
because
seeing
they
see
not,
and
hearing
they
hear
not,
neither
do
they
understand.
And
unto
them
is
fulfilled
the
prophecy
of
Isaiah,
which
saith,
By
hearing
ye
shall
hear,
and
shall
in
no
wise
understand;
And
seeing
ye
shall
see,
and
shall
in
no
wise
perceive:
For
this
people’s
heart
is
waxed
gross,
And
their
ears
are
dull
of
hearing,
And
their
eyes
they
have
closed;
Lest
haply
they
should
perceive
with
their
eyes,
And
hear
with
their
ears,
And
understand
with
their
heart,
And
should
turn
again,
And
I
should
heal
them.
But
blessed
are
your
eyes,
for
they
see;
and
your
ears,
for
they
hear.
For
verily
I
say
unto
you,
that
many
prophets
and
righteous
men
desired
to
see
the
things
which
ye
see,
and
saw
them
not;
and
to
hear
the
things
which
ye
hear,
and
heard
them
not.
Hear
then
ye
the
parable
of
the
sower.
When
any
one
heareth
the
word
of
the
kingdom,
and
understandeth
it
not,
then
cometh
the
evil
one,
and snatcheth
away
that
which
hath
been
sown
in
his
heart.
This
is
he
that
was
sown
by
the
way
side.
And
he
that
was
sown
upon
the
rocky
places,
this
is
he
that
heareth
the
word,
and
straightway
with
joy
receiveth
it;
yet
hath
he
not
root
in
himself,
but
endureth
for
a
while;
and
when
tribulation
or
persecution
ariseth
because
of
the
word,
straightway
he
stumbleth.
And
he
that
was
sown
among
the
thorns,
this
is
he
that
heareth
the
word;
and
the
care
of
the
world,
and
the
deceitfulness
of
riches,
choke
the
word,
and
he
becometh
unfruitful.
And
he
that
was
sown
upon
the
good
ground,
this
is
he
that
heareth
the
word,
and
understandeth
it;
who
verily
beareth
fruit,
and
bringeth
forth,
some
a
hundredfold,
some
sixty,
some
thirty.
Another
parable
set
he
before
them,
saying,
The
kingdom
of
heaven
is
likened
unto
a
man
that
sowed
good
seed
in
his
field:
but
while
men
slept,
his
enemy
came
and
sowed
tares
also
among
the
wheat,
and
went
away.
But
when
the
blade
sprang
up,
and
brought
forth
fruit,
then
appeared
the
tares
also.
And
the
servants
of
the
householder
came
and
said
unto
him,
Sir,
didst
thou
not
sow
good
seed
in
thy
field?
whence
then
hath
it
tares?
And
he
said
unto
them,
An
enemy
hath
done
this.
And
the
servants
say
unto
him,
Wilt
thou
then
that
we
go
and
gather
them
up?
But
he
saith,
Nay;
lest
haply
while
ye
gather
up
the
tares,
ye
root
up
the
wheat
with
them.
Let
both
grow
together
until
the
harvest:
and
in
the
time
of
the
harvest
I
will
say
to
the
reapers,
Gather
up
first
the
tares,
and
bind
them
in
bundles
to
burn
them:
but
gather
the
wheat
into
my
barn.
Another
parable
set
he
before
them,
saying,
The
kingdom
of
heaven
is
like
unto
a
grain
of
mustard
seed,
which
a
man
took,
and
sowed
in
his
field:
which
indeed
is
less
than
all
seeds;
but
when
it
is
grown,
it
is
greater
than
the
herbs,
and
becometh
a
tree,
so
that
the
birds
of
the
heaven
come
and
lodge
in
the
branches
thereof.
Another
parable
spake
he
unto
them;
The
kingdom
of
heaven
is
like
unto
leaven,
which
a
woman
took,
and
hid
in
three
measures
of
meal,
till
it
was
all
leavened.
All
these
things
spake
Jesus
in
parables
unto
the
multitudes;
and
without
a
parable
spake
he
nothing
unto
them:
that
it
might
be
fulfilled
which
was
spoken
by
the
prophet,
saying,
I
will
open
my
mouth
in
parables;
I
will
utter
things
hidden
from
the
foundation
of
the
world.
Then
he
left
the
multitudes,
and
went
into
the
house:
and
his
disciples
came
unto
him,
saying,
Explain
unto
us
the
parable
of
the
tares
of
the
field.
And
he
answered
and
said,
He
that
soweth
the
good
seed
is
the
Son
of
man;
and
the
field
is
the
world;
and
the
good
seed,
these
are
the
sons
of
the
kingdom;
and
the
tares
are
the
sons
of
the
evil
one;
and
the
enemy
that
sowed
them
is
the
devil:
and
the
harvest
is
the
end
of
the
world;
and
the
reapers
are
angels.
As
therefore
the
tares
are
gathered
up
and
burned
with
fire;
so
shall
it
be
in
the
end
of
the
world.
The
Son
of
man
shall
send
forth
his
angels,
and
they
shall
gather
out
of
his
kingdom
all
things
that
cause
stumbling,
and
them
that
do
iniquity,
and
shall
cast
them
into
the
furnace
of
fire:
there
shall
be
the
weeping
and
gnashing
of
teeth.
Then
shall
the
righteous
shine
forth
as
the
sun
in
the
kingdom
of
their
Father.
He
that
hath
ears,
let
him
hear.
The
kingdom
of
heaven
is
like
unto
a
treasure
hidden
in
the
field;
which
a
man
found,
and
hid;
and
in
his
joy
he
goeth
and
selleth
all
that
he
hath,
and
buyeth
that
field.
Again,
the
kingdom
of
heaven
is
like
unto
a
man
that
is
a
merchant
seeking
goodly
pearls:
and
having
found
one
pearl
of
great
price,
he
went
and
sold
all
that
he
had,
and
bought
it.
Again,
the
kingdom
of
heaven
is
like
unto
a
net,
that
was
cast
into
the
sea,
and
gathered
of
every
kind:
which,
when
it
was
filled,
they
drew
up
on
the beach;
and
they
sat
down,
and
gathered
the
good
into
vessels,
but
the
bad
they
cast
away.
So
shall
it
be
in
the
end
of
the
world:
the
angels
shall
come
forth,
and
sever
the
wicked
from
among
the
righteous,
and
shall
cast
them
into
the
furnace
of
fire:
there
shall
be
the
weeping
and
gnashing
of
teeth.
Have
ye
understood
all
these
things?
They
say
unto
him,
Yea.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Therefore
every
scribe
who
hath
been
made
a
disciple
to
the
kingdom
of
heaven
is
like
unto
a
man
that
is
a
householder,
which
bringeth
forth
out
of
his
treasure
things
new
and
old.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jesus
had
finished
these
parables,
he
departed
thence.
And
coming
into
his
own
country
he
taught
them
in
their
synagogue,
insomuch
that
they
were
astonished,
and
said,
Whence
hath
this
man
this
wisdom,
and
these
mighty
works?
Is
not
this
the
carpenter’s
son?
is
not
his
mother
called
Mary?
and
his
brethren,
James,
and
Joseph,
and
Simon,
and
Judas?
And
his
sisters,
are
they
not
all
with
us?
Whence
then
hath
this
man
all
these
things?
And
they
were
offended
in
him.
But
Jesus
said
unto
them,
A
prophet
is
not
without
honour,
save
in
his
own
country,
and
in
his
own
house.
And
he
did
not
many
mighty
works
there
because
of
their unbelief.
At
that
season
Herod
the
tetrarch
heard
the
report
concerning
Jesus,
and
said
unto
his
servants,
This
is
John
the Baptist;
he
is
risen
from
the
dead;
and
therefore
do
these
powers
work
in
him.
For
Herod
had
laid
hold
on
John,
and
bound
him,
and
put
him
in
prison
for
the
sake
of
Herodias,
his
brother
Philip’s
wife.
For
John
said
unto
him,
It
is
not
lawful
for
thee
to
have
her.
And
when
he
would
have
put
him
to
death,
he
feared
the
multitude,
because
they
counted
him
as
a
prophet.
But
when
Herod’s
birthday
came,
the
daughter
of
Herodias
danced
in
the
midst,
and
pleased
Herod.
Whereupon
he
promised
with
an
oath
to
give
her
whatsoever
she
should
ask.
And
she,
being
put
forward
by
her
mother,
saith,
Give
me
here
in
a
charger
the
head
of
John
the Baptist.
And
the
king
was
grieved;
but
for
the
sake
of
his
oaths,
and
of
them
which
sat
at
meat
with
him,
he
commanded
it
to
be
given;
and
he
sent,
and
beheaded
John
in
the
prison.
And
his
head
was
brought
in
a
charger,
and
given
to
the
damsel:
and
she
brought
it
to
her
mother.
And
his
disciples
came,
and
took
up
the
corpse,
and
buried
him;
and
they
went
and
told
Jesus.
Now
when
Jesus
heard
it,
he
withdrew
from
thence
in
a
boat,
to
a
desert
place
apart:
and
when
the
multitudes
heard
thereof,
they
followed
him
on
foot
from
the
cities.
And
he
came
forth,
and
saw
a
great
multitude,
and
he
had
compassion
on
them,
and
healed
their
sick.
And
when
even
was
come,
the
disciples
came
to
him,
saying,
The
place
is
desert,
and
the
time
is
already
past;
send
the
multitudes
away,
that
they
may
go
into
the
villages,
and
buy
themselves
food.
But
Jesus
said
unto
them,
They
have
no
need
to
go
away;
give
ye
them
to
eat.
And
they
say
unto
him,
We
have
here
but
five
loaves,
and
two
fishes.
And
he
said,
Bring
them
hither
to
me.
And
he
commanded
the
multitudes
to
sit
down
on
the
grass;
and
he
took
the
five
loaves,
and
the
two
fishes,
and
looking
up
to
heaven,
he
blessed,
and
brake
and
gave
the
loaves
to
the
disciples,
and
the
disciples
to
the
multitudes.
And
they
did
all
eat,
and
were
filled:
and
they
took
up
that
which
remained
over
of
the
broken
pieces,
twelve
baskets
full.
And
they
that
did
eat
were
about
five
thousand
men,
beside
women
an
children.
And
straightway
he
constrained
the
disciples
to
enter
into
the
boat,
and
to
go
before
him
unto
the
other
side,
till
he
should
send
the
multitudes
away.
And
after
he
had
sent
the
multitudes
away,
he
went
up
into
the
mountain
apart
to
pray:
and
when
even
was
come,
he
was
there
alone.
But
the
boat
was
now
in
the
midst
of
the
sea,
distressed
by
the
waves;
for
the
wind
was
contrary.
And
in
the
fourth
watch
of
the
night
he
came
unto
them,
walking
upon
the
sea.
And
when
the
disciples
saw
him
walking
on
the
sea,
they
were
troubled,
saying,
It
is
an apparition;
and
they
cried
out
for
fear.
But
straightway
Jesus
spake
unto
them,
saying,
Be
of
good
cheer;
it
is
I;
be
not
afraid.
And
Peter
answered
him
and
said,
Lord,
if
it
be
thou,
bid
me
come
unto
thee
upon
the
waters.
And
he
said,
Come.
And
Peter
went
down
from
the
boat,
and
walked
upon
the
waters,
to
come
to
Jesus.
But
when
he
saw
the
wind,
he
was
afraid;
and
beginning
to
sink,
he
cried
out,
saying,
Lord,
save
me.
And
immediately
Jesus
stretched
forth
his
hand,
and
took
hold
of
him,
and
saith
unto
him,
O
thou
of
little
faith,
wherefore
didst
thou
doubt?
And
when
they
were
gone
up
into
the
boat,
the
wind
ceased.
And
they
that
were
in
the
boat
worshipped
him,
saying,
Of
a
truth
thou
art
the
Son
of
God.
And
when
they
had
crossed
over,
they
came
to
the
land,
unto
Gennesaret.
And
when
the
men
of
that
place
knew
him,
they
sent
into
all
that
region
round
about,
and
brought
unto
him
all
that
were
sick;
and
they
besought
him
that
they
might
only
touch
the
border
of
his
garment:
and
as
many
as
touched
were
made
whole.
Then
there
come
to
Jesus
from
Jerusalem
Pharisees
and
scribes,
saying,
Why
do
thy
disciples
transgress
the
tradition
of
the
elders?
for
they
wash
not
their
hands
when
they
eat
bread.
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Why
do
ye
also
transgress
the
commandment
of
God
because
of
your
tradition?
For
God
said,
Honour
thy
father
and
thy
mother:
and,
He
that
speaketh
evil
of
father
or
mother,
let
him
die
the
death.
But
ye
say,
Whosoever
shall
say
to
his
father
or
his
mother,
That
wherewith
thou mightest
have
been
profited
by
me
is
given
to
God;
he
shall
not
honour
his
father.
And
ye
have
made
void
the
word
of
God
because
of
your
tradition.
Ye
hypocrites,
well
did
Isaiah
prophesy
of
you,
saying,
This
people
honoureth
me
with
their
lips;
But
their
heart
is
far
from
me.
But
in
vain
do
they
worship
me,
Teaching
as
their
doctrines
the
precepts
of
men.
And
he
called
to
him
the
multitude,
and
said
unto
them,
Hear,
and
understand:
Not
that
which
entereth
into
the
mouth
defileth
the
man;
but
that
which
proceedeth
out
of
the
mouth,
this
defileth
the
man.
Then
came
the
disciples,
and
said
unto
him,
Knowest
thou
that
the
Pharisees
were
offended,
when
they
heard
this
saying?
But
he
answered
and
said,
Every
plant
which
my
heavenly
Father
planted
not,
shall
be
rooted
up.
Let
them
alone:
they
are
blind
guides.
And
if
the
blind
guide
the
blind,
both
shall
fall
into
a
pit.
And
Peter
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Declare
unto
us
the
parable.
And
he
said,
Are
ye
also
even
yet
without
understanding?
Perceive
ye
not,
that
whatsoever
goeth
into
the
mouth
passeth
into
the
belly,
and
is
cast
out
into
the draught?
But
the
things
which
proceed
out
of
the
mouth
come
forth
out
of
the
heart;
and
they
defile
the
man.
For
out
of
the
heart
come
forth
evil
thoughts,
murders,
adulteries,
fornications,
thefts,
false
witness, railings:
these
are
the
things
which
defile
the
man:
but
to
eat
with unwashen
hands
defileth
not
the
man.
And
Jesus
went
out
thence,
and
withdrew
into
the
parts
of
Tyre
and
Sidon.
And
behold,
a
Canaanitish
woman
came
out
from
those
borders,
and
cried,
saying,
Have
mercy
on
me,
O
Lord,
thou
son
of
David;
my
daughter
is
grievously
vexed
with
a
devil.
But
he
answered
her
not
a
word.
And
his
disciples
came
and
besought
him,
saying,
Send
her
away;
for
she
crieth
after
us.
But
he
answered
and
said,
I
was
not
sent
but
unto
the
lost
sheep
of
the
house
of
Israel.
But
she
came
and
worshipped
him,
saying,
Lord,
help
me.
And
he
answered
and
said,
It
is
not
meet
to
take
the
children’s
bread
and
cast
it
to
the
dogs.
But
she
said,
Yea,
Lord:
for
even
the
dogs
eat
of
the
crumbs
which
fall
from
their
masters’
table.
Then
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
her,
O
woman,
great
is
thy
faith:
be
it
done
unto
thee
even
as
thou
wilt.
And
her
daughter
was
healed
from
that
hour.
And
Jesus
departed
thence,
and
came
nigh
unto
the
sea
of
Galilee;
and
he
went
up
into
the
mountain,
and
sat
there.
And
there
came
unto
him
great
multitudes,
having
with
them
the
lame,
blind,
dumb,
maimed,
and
many
others,
and
they
cast
them
down
at
his
feet;
and
he
healed
them:
insomuch
that
the
multitude
wondered,
when
they
saw
the
dumb
speaking,
the
maimed
whole,
and
the
lame
walking,
and
the
blind
seeing:
and
they
glorified
the
God
of
Israel.
And
Jesus
called
unto
him
his
disciples,
and
said,
I
have
compassion
on
the
multitude,
because
they
continue
with
me
now
three
days
and
have
nothing
to
eat:
and
I
would
not
send
them
away
fasting,
lest
haply
they
faint
in
the
way.
And
the
disciples
say
unto
him,
Whence
should
we
have
so
many
loaves
in
a
desert
place,
as
to
fill
so
great
a
multitude?
And
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
How
many
loaves
have
ye?
And
they
said,
Seven,
and
a
few
small
fishes.
And
he
commanded
the
multitude
to
sit
down
on
the
ground;
and
he
took
the
seven
loaves
and
the
fishes;
and
he
gave
thanks
and
brake,
and
gave
to
the
disciples,
and
the
disciples
to
the
multitudes.
And
they
did
all
eat,
and
were
filled:
and
they
took
up
that
which
remained
over
of
the
broken
pieces,
seven
baskets
full.
And
they
that
did
eat
were
four
thousand
men,
beside
women
and
children.
And
he
sent
away
the
multitudes,
and
entered
into
the
boat,
and
came
into
the
borders
of
Magadan.
And
the
Pharisees
and
Sadducees
came,
and
tempting
him
asked
him
to
shew
them
a
sign
from
heaven.
But
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
When
it
is
evening,
ye
say,
It
will
be
fair
weather:
for
the
heaven
is
red.
And
in
the
morning,
It
will
be
foul
weather
today:
for
the
heaven
is
red
and lowring.
Ye
know
how
to
discern
the
face
of
the
heaven;
but
ye
cannot
discern
the
signs
of
the
times.
An
evil
and
adulterous
generation
seeketh
after
a
sign;
and
there
shall
no
sign
be
given
unto
it,
but
the
sign
of
Jonah.
And
he
left
them,
and
departed.
And
the
disciples
came
to
the
other
side
and
forgot
to
take
bread.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Take
heed
and
beware
of
the
leaven
of
the
Pharisees
and
Sadducees.
And
they
reasoned
among
themselves,
saying,
We
took
no
bread.
And
Jesus
perceiving
it
said,
O
ye
of
little
faith,
why
reason
ye
among
yourselves,
because
ye
have
no
bread?
Do
ye
not
yet
perceive,
neither
remember
the
five
loaves
of
the
five
thousand,
and
how
many
baskets
ye
took
up?
Neither
the
seven
loaves
of
the
four
thousand,
and
how
many
baskets
ye
took
up?
How
is
it
that
ye
do
not
perceive
that
I
spake
not
to
you
concerning
bread?
But
beware
of
the
leaven
of
the
Pharisees
and
Sadducees.
Then
understood
they
how
that
he
bade
them
not
beware
of
the
leaven
of
bread,
but
of
the
teaching
of
the
Pharisees
and
Sadducees.
Now
when
Jesus
came
into
the
parts
of
Caesarea
Philippi,
he
asked
his
disciples,
saying,
Who
do
men
say
that
the
Son
of
man
is?
And
they
said,
Some
say
John
the Baptist;
some,
Elijah:
and
others,
Jeremiah,
or
one
of
the
prophets.
He
saith
unto
them,
But
who
say
ye
that
I
am?
And
Simon
Peter
answered
and
said,
Thou
art
the
Christ,
the
Son
of
the
living
God.
And
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Blessed
art
thou,
Simon Bar-Jonah:
for
flesh
and
blood
hath
not
revealed
it
unto
thee,
but
my
Father
which
is
in
heaven.
And
I
also
say
unto
thee,
that
thou
art
Peter,
and
upon
this
rock
I
will
build
my
church;
and
the
gates
of Hades
shall
not
prevail
against
it.
I
will
give
unto
thee
the
keys
of
the
kingdom
of
heaven:
and
whatsoever
thou
shalt
bind
on
earth
shall
be
bound
in
heaven:
and
whatsoever
thou
shalt
loose
on
earth
shall
be
loosed
in
heaven.
Then
charged
he
the
disciples
that
they
should
tell
no
man
that
he
was
the
Christ.
From
that
time
began
Jesus
to
shew
unto
his
disciples,
how
that
he
must
go
unto
Jerusalem,
and
suffer
many
things
of
the
elders
and
chief
priests
and
scribes,
and
be
killed,
and
the
third
day
be
raised
up.
And
Peter
took
him,
and
began
to
rebuke
him,
saying,
Be
it
far
from
thee,
Lord:
this
shall
never
be
unto
thee.
But
he
turned,
and
said
unto
Peter,
Get
thee
behind
me,
Satan:
thou
art
a stumbling-block
unto
me:
for
thou mindest
not
the
things
of
God,
but
the
things
of
men.
Then
said
Jesus
unto
his
disciples,
If
any
man
would
come
after
me,
let
him
deny
himself,
and
take
up
his
cross,
and
follow
me.
For
whosoever
would
save
his
life
shall
lose
it:
and
whosoever
shall
lose
his
life
for
my
sake
shall
find
it.
For
what
shall
a
man
be
profited,
if
he
shall
gain
the
whole
world,
and
forfeit
his
life?
or
what
shall
a
man
give
in
exchange
for
his
life?
For
the
Son
of
man
shall
come
in
the
glory
of
his
Father
with
his
angels;
and
then
shall
he
render
unto
every
man
according
to
his
deeds.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
There
be
some
of
them
that
stand
here,
which
shall
in
no
wise
taste
of
death,
till
they
see
the
Son
of
man
coming
in
his
kingdom.
And
after
six
days
Jesus
taketh
with
him
Peter,
and
James,
and
John
his
brother,
and
bringeth
them
up
into
a
high
mountain
apart:
and
he
was
transfigured
before
them:
and
his
face
did
shine
as
the
sun,
and
his
garments
became
white
as
the
light.
And
behold,
there
appeared
unto
them
Moses
and
Elijah
talking
with
him.
And
Peter
answered,
and
said
unto
Jesus,
Lord,
it
is
good
for
us
to
be
here:
if
thou
wilt,
I
will
make
here
three
tabernacles;
one
for
thee,
and
one
for
Moses,
and
one
for
Elijah.
While
he
was
yet
speaking,
behold,
a
bright
cloud
overshadowed
them:
and
behold,
a
voice
out
of
the
cloud,
saying,
This
is
my
beloved
Son,
in
whom
I
am
well
pleased;
hear
ye
him.
And
when
the
disciples
heard
it,
they
fell
on
their
face,
and
were
sore
afraid.
And
Jesus
came
and
touched
them
and
said,
Arise,
and
be
not
afraid.
And
lifting
up
their
eyes,
they
saw
no
one,
save
Jesus
only.
And
as
they
were
coming
down
from
the
mountain,
Jesus
commanded
them,
saying,
Tell
the
vision
to
no
man,
until
the
Son
of
man
be
risen
from
the
dead.
And
his
disciples
asked
him,
saying,
Why
then
say
the
scribes
that
Elijah
must
first
come?
And
he
answered
and
said,
Elijah
indeed
cometh,
and
shall
restore
all
things:
but
I
say
unto
you,
that
Elijah
is
come
already,
and
they
knew
him
not,
but
did
unto
him
whatsoever
they
listed.
Even
so
shall
the
Son
of
man
also
suffer
of
them.
Then
understood
the
disciples
that
he
spake
unto
them
of
John
the Baptist.
And
when
they
were
come
to
the
multitude,
there
came
to
him
a
man,
kneeling
to
him,
and
saying,
Lord,
have
mercy
on
my
son:
for
he
is epileptic,
and
suffereth
grievously:
for oft-times
he
falleth
into
the
fire,
and oft-times
into
the
water.
And
I
brought
him
to
thy
disciples,
and
they
could
not
cure
him.
And
Jesus
answered
and
said,
O
faithless
and
perverse
generation,
how
long
shall
I
be
with
you?
how
long
shall
I
bear
with
you?
bring
him
hither
to
me.
And
Jesus
rebuked
him;
and
the
devil
went
out
from
him:
and
the
boy
was
cured
from
that
hour.
Then
came
the
disciples
to
Jesus
apart,
and
said,
Why
could
not
we
cast
it
out?
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Because
of
your
little
faith:
for
verily
I
say
unto
you,
If
ye
have
faith
as
a
grain
of
mustard
seed,
ye
shall
say
unto
this
mountain,
Remove
hence
to
yonder
place;
and
it
shall
remove;
and
nothing
shall
be
impossible
unto
you.
17:21
Many authorities, some ancient, insert ver. 21,
But this kind goeth not out save by prayer and fasting.
And
while
they
abode
in
Galilee,
Jesus
said
unto
them,
The
Son
of
man
shall
be
delivered
up
into
the
hands
of
men;
and
they
shall
kill
him,
and
the
third
day
he
shall
be
raised
up.
And
they
were
exceeding
sorry.
And
when
they
were
come
to
Capernaum,
they
that
received
the
half-shekel
came
to
Peter,
and
said,
Doth
not
your
master
pay
the
half-shekel?
He
saith,
Yea.
And
when
he
came
into
the
house,
Jesus
spake
first
to
him,
saying,
What
thinkest
thou,
Simon?
the
kings
of
the
earth,
from
whom
do
they
receive
toll
or
tribute?
from
their
sons,
or
from
strangers?
And
when
he
said,
From
strangers,
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Therefore
the
sons
are
free.
But,
lest
we
cause
them
to
stumble,
go
thou
to
the
sea,
and
cast
a
hook,
and
take
up
the
fish
that
first
cometh
up;
and
when
thou
hast
opened
his
mouth,
thou
shalt
find
a
shekel:
that
take,
and
give
unto
them
for
me
and
thee.
In
that
hour
came
the
disciples
unto
Jesus,
saying,
Who
then
is
greatest
in
the
kingdom
of
heaven?
And
he
called
to
him
a
little
child,
and
set
him
in
the
midst
of
them,
and
said,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
Except
ye
turn,
and
become
as
little
children,
ye
shall
in
no
wise
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
heaven.
Whosoever
therefore
shall
humble
himself
as
this
little
child,
the
same
is
the
greatest
in
the
kingdom
of
heaven.
And
whoso
shall
receive
one
such
little
child
in
my
name
receiveth
me:
But
whoso
shall
cause
one
of
these
little
ones
which
believe
on
me
to
stumble,
it
is
profitable
for
him
that
a
great
millstone
should
be
hanged
about
his
neck,
and
that
he
should
be
sunk
in
the
depth
of
the
sea.
Woe
unto
the
world
because
of
occasions
of
stumbling!
for
it
must
needs
be
that
the
occasions
come;
but
woe
to
that
man
through
whom
the
occasion
cometh!
And
if
thy
hand
or
thy
foot
causeth
thee
to
stumble,
cut
it
off,
and
cast
it
from
thee:
it
is
good
for
thee
to
enter
into
life
maimed
or
halt,
rather
than
having
two
hands
or
two
feet
to
be
cast
into
the
eternal
fire.
And
if
thine
eye
causeth
thee
to
stumble,
pluck
it
out,
and
cast
it
from
thee:
it
is
good
for
thee
to
enter
into
life
with
one
eye,
rather
than
having
two
eyes
to
be
cast
into
the
hell
of
fire.
See
that
ye
despise
not
one
of
these
little
ones;
for
I
say
unto
you,
that
in
heaven
their
angels
do
always
behold
the
face
of
my
Father
which
is
in
heaven.
18:11
Many authorities, some ancient, insert ver. 11
For the Son of man came to save that which was lost.
How
think
ye?
if
any
man
have
a
hundred
sheep,
and
one
of
them
be
gone
astray,
doth
he
not
leave
the
ninety
and
nine,
and
go
unto
the
mountains,
and
seek
that
which
goeth
astray?
And
if
so
be
that
he
find
it,
verily
I
say
unto
you,
he
rejoiceth
over
it
more
than
over
the
ninety
and
nine
which
have
not
gone
astray.
Even
so
it
is
not
the
will
of
your
Father
which
is
in
heaven,
that
one
of
these
little
ones
should
perish.
And
if
thy
brother
sin
against
thee,
go,
shew
him
his
fault
between
thee
and
him
alone:
if
he
hear
thee,
thou
hast
gained
thy
brother.
But
if
he
hear
thee
not,
take
with
thee
one
or
two
more,
that
at
the
mouth
of
two
witnesses
or
three
every
word
may
be
established.
And
if
he
refuse
to
hear
them,
tell
it
unto
the
church:
and
if
he
refuse
to
hear
the
church
also,
let
him
be
unto
thee
as
the
Gentile
and
the
publican.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
What
things
soever
ye
shall
bind
on
earth
shall
be
bound
in
heaven:
and
what
things
soever
ye
shall
loose
on
earth
shall
be
loosed
in
heaven.
Again
I
say
unto
you,
that
if
two
of
you
shall
agree
on
earth
as
touching
anything
that
they
shall
ask,
it
shall
be
done
for
them
of
my
Father
which
is
in
heaven.
For
where
two
or
three
are
gathered
together
in
my
name,
there
am
I
in
the
midst
of
them.
Then
came
Peter,
and
said
to
him,
Lord,
how
oft
shall
my
brother
sin
against
me,
and
I
forgive
him?
until
seven
times?
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
I
say
not
unto
thee,
Until
seven
times;
but,
Until
seventy
times
seven.
Therefore
is
the
kingdom
of
heaven
likened
unto
a
certain
king,
which
would
make
a
reckoning
with
his
servants.
And
when
he
had
begun
to
reckon,
one
was
brought
unto
him,
which
owed
him
ten
thousand
talents.
But
forasmuch
as
he
had
not
wherewith
to
pay,
his
lord
commanded
him
to
be
sold,
and
his
wife,
and
children,
and
all
that
he
had,
and
payment
to
be
made.
The
servant
therefore
fell
down
and
worshipped
him,
saying,
Lord,
have
patience
with
me,
and
I
will
pay
thee
all.
And
the
lord
of
that
servant,
being
moved
with
compassion,
released
him,
and
forgave
him
the
debt.
But
that
servant
went
out,
and
found
one
of
his fellow-servants,
which
owed
him
a
hundred
pence:
and
he
laid
hold
on
him,
and
took
him
by
the
throat,
saying,
Pay
what
thou
owest.
So
his fellow-servant
fell
down
and
besought
him,
saying,
Have
patience
with
me,
and
I
will
pay
thee.
And
he
would
not:
but
went
and
cast
him
into
prison,
till
he
should
pay
that
which
was
due.
So
when
his fellow-servants
saw
what
was
done,
they
were
exceeding
sorry,
and
came
and
told
unto
their
lord
all
that
was
done.
Then
his
lord
called
him
unto
him,
and
saith
to
him,
Thou
wicked
servant,
I
forgave
thee
all
that
debt,
because
thou besoughtest
me:
shouldest
not
thou
also
have
had
mercy
on
thy fellow-servant,
even
as
I
had
mercy
on
thee?
And
his
lord
was
wroth,
and
delivered
him
to
the
tormentors,
till
he
should
pay
all
that
was
due.
So
shall
also
my
heavenly
Father
do
unto
you,
if
ye
forgive
not
every
one
his
brother
from
your
hearts.
And
it
came
to
pass
when
Jesus
had
finished
these
words,
he
departed
from
Galilee,
and
came
into
the
borders
of
Judaea
beyond
Jordan;
and
great
multitudes
followed
him;
and
he
healed
them
there.
And
there
came
unto
him
Pharisees,
tempting
him,
and
saying,
Is
it
lawful
for
a
man
to
put
away
his
wife
for
every
cause?
And
he
answered
and
said,
Have
ye
not
read,
that
he
which
made
them
from
the
beginning
made
them
male
and
female,
and
said,
For
this
cause
shall
a
man
leave
his
father
and
mother,
and
shall
cleave
to
his
wife;
and
the
twain
shall
become
one
flesh?
So
that
they
are
no
more
twain,
but
one
flesh.
What
therefore
God
hath
joined
together,
let
not
man
put
asunder.
They
say
unto
him,
Why
then
did
Moses
command
to
give
a
bill
of
divorcement,
and
to
put
her
away?
He
saith
unto
them,
Moses
for
your
hardness
of
heart
suffered
you
to
put
away
your
wives:
but
from
the
beginning
it
hath
not
been
so.
And
I
say
unto
you,
Whosoever
shall
put
away
his
wife,
except
for
fornication,
and
shall
marry
another,
committeth
adultery:
and
he
that
marrieth
her
when
she
is
put
away
committeth
adultery.
The
disciples
say
unto
him,
If
the
case
of
the
man
is
so
with
his
wife,
it
is
not
expedient
to
marry.
But
he
said
unto
them,
All
men
cannot
receive
this
saying,
but
they
to
whom
it
is
given.
For
there
are
eunuchs,
which
were
so
born
from
their
mother’s
womb:
and
there
are
eunuchs,
which
were
made
eunuchs
by
men:
and
there
are
eunuchs,
which
made
themselves
eunuchs
for
the
kingdom
of heaven’s
sake.
He
that
is
able
to
receive
it,
let
him
receive
it.
Then
were
there
brought
unto
him
little
children,
that
he
should
lay
his
hands
on
them,
and
pray:
and
the
disciples
rebuked
them.
But
Jesus
said,
Suffer
the
little
children,
and
forbid
them
not,
to
come
unto
me:
for
of
such
is
the
kingdom
of
heaven.
And
he
laid
his
hands
on
them,
and
departed
thence.
And
behold,
one
came
to
him
and
said,
Master,
what
good
thing
shall
I
do,
that
I
may
have
eternal
life?
And
he
said
unto
him,
Why
askest
thou
me
concerning
that
which
is
good?
One
there
is
who
is
good:
but
if
thou
wouldest
enter
into
life,
keep
the
commandments.
He
saith
unto
him,
Which?
And
Jesus
said,
Thou
shalt
not
kill,
Thou
shalt
not
commit
adultery,
Thou
shalt
not
steal,
Thou
shalt
not
bear
false
witness,
Honour
thy
father
and
thy
mother:
and,
Thou
shalt
love
thy
neighbour
as
thyself.
The
young
man
saith
unto
him,
All
these
things
have
I
observed:
what
lack
I
yet?
Jesus
said
unto
him,
If
thou
wouldest
be
perfect,
go,
sell
that
thou
hast,
and
give
to
the
poor,
and
thou
shalt
have
treasure
in
heaven:
and
come,
follow
me.
But
when
the
young
man
heard
the
saying,
he
went
away
sorrowful:
for
he
was
one
that
had
great
possessions.
And
Jesus
said
unto
his
disciples,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
It
is
hard
for
a
rich
man
to
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
heaven.
And
again
I
say
unto
you,
It
is
easier
for
a
camel
to
go
through
a needle’s
eye,
than
for
a
rich
man
to
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
when
the
disciples
heard
it,
they
were
astonished
exceedingly,
saying,
Who
then
can
be
saved?
And
Jesus
looking
upon
them
said
to
them,
With
men
this
is
impossible;
but
with
God
all
things
are
possible.
Then
answered
Peter
and
said
unto
him,
Lo,
we
have
left
all,
and
followed
thee;
what
then
shall
we
have?
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
that
ye
which
have
followed
me,
in
the
regeneration
when
the
Son
of
man
shall
sit
on
the
throne
of
his
glory,
ye
also
shall
sit
upon
twelve
thrones,
judging
the
twelve
tribes
of
Israel.
And
every
one
that
hath
left
houses,
or
brethren,
or
sisters,
or
father,
or
mother,
or
children,
or
lands,
for
my
name’s
sake,
shall
receive
a
hundredfold,
and
shall
inherit
eternal
life.
But
many
shall
be
last
that
are
first;
and
first
that
are
last.
For
the
kingdom
of
heaven
is
like
unto
a
man
that
is
a
householder,
which
went
out
early
in
the
morning
to
hire
labourers
into
his
vineyard.
And
when
he
had
agreed
with
the
labourers
for
a
penny
a
day,
he
sent
them
into
his
vineyard.
And
he
went
out
about
the
third
hour,
and
saw
others
standing
in
the marketplace
idle;
and
to
them
he
said,
Go
ye
also
into
the
vineyard,
and
whatsoever
is
right
I
will
give
you.
And
they
went
their
way.
Again
he
went
out
about
the
sixth
and
the
ninth
hour,
and
did
likewise.
And
about
the
eleventh
hour
he
went
out,
and
found
others
standing;
and
he
saith
unto
them,
Why
stand
ye
here
all
the
day
idle?
They
say
unto
him,
Because
no
man
hath
hired
us.
He
saith
unto
them,
Go
ye
also
into
the
vineyard.
And
when
even
was
come,
the
lord
of
the
vineyard
saith
unto
his
steward,
Call
the
labourers,
and
pay
them
their
hire,
beginning
from
the
last
unto
the
first.
And
when
they
came
that
were
hired
about
the
eleventh
hour,
they
received
every
man
a
penny.
And
when
the
first
came,
they
supposed
that
they
would
receive
more;
and
they
likewise
received
every
man
a
penny.
And
when
they
received
it,
they
murmured
against
the
householder,
saying,
These
last
have
spent
but
one
hour,
and
thou
hast
made
them
equal
unto
us,
which
have
borne
the
burden
of
the
day
and
the
scorching
heat.
But
he
answered
and
said
to
one
of
them,
Friend,
I
do
thee
no
wrong:
didst
not
thou
agree
with
me
for
a
penny?
Take
up
that
which
is
thine,
and
go
thy
way;
it
is
my
will
to
give
unto
this
last,
even
as
unto
thee.
Is
it
not
lawful
for
me
to
do
what
I
will
with
mine
own?
or
is
thine
eye
evil,
because
I
am
good?
So
the
last
shall
be
first,
and
the
first
last.
And
as
Jesus
was
going
up
to
Jerusalem,
he
took
the
twelve
disciples
apart,
and
in
the
way
he
said
unto
them,
Behold,
we
go
up
to
Jerusalem;
and
the
Son
of
man
shall
be
delivered
unto
the
chief
priests
and
scribes;
and
they
shall
condemn
him
to
death,
and
shall
deliver
him
unto
the
Gentiles
to
mock,
and
to
scourge,
and
to
crucify:
and
the
third
day
he
shall
be
raised
up.
Then
came
to
him
the
mother
of
the
sons
of
Zebedee
with
her
sons,
worshipping
him,
and
asking
a
certain
thing
of
him.
And
he
said
unto
her,
What
wouldest
thou?
She
saith
unto
him,
Command
that
these
my
two
sons
may
sit,
one
on
thy
right
hand,
and
one
on
thy
left
hand,
in
thy
kingdom.
But
Jesus
answered
and
said,
Ye
know
not
what
ye
ask.
Are
ye
able
to
drink
the
cup
that
I
am
about
to
drink?
They
say
unto
him,
We
are
able.
He
saith
unto
them,
My
cup
indeed
ye
shall
drink:
but
to
sit
on
my
right
hand,
and
on
my
left
hand,
is
not
mine
to
give,
but
it
is
for
them
for
whom
it
hath
been
prepared
of
my
Father.
And
when
the
ten
heard
it,
they
were
moved
with
indignation
concerning
the
two
brethren.
But
Jesus
called
them
unto
him,
and
said,
Ye
know
that
the
rulers
of
the
Gentiles
lord
it
over
them,
and
their
great
ones
exercise
authority
over
them.
Not
so
shall
it
be
among
you:
but
whosoever
would
become
great
among
you
shall
be
your
minister;
and
whosoever
would
be
first
among
you
shall
be
your
servant:
even
as
the
Son
of
man
came
not
to
be
ministered
unto,
but
to
minister,
and
to
give
his
life
a
ransom
for
many.
And
as
they
went
out
from
Jericho,
a
great
multitude
followed
him.
And
behold,
two
blind
men
sitting
by
the
way
side,
when
they
heard
that
Jesus
was
passing
by,
cried
out,
saying,
Lord,
have
mercy
on
us,
thou
son
of
David.
And
the
multitude
rebuked
them,
that
they
should
hold
their
peace:
but
they
cried
out
the
more,
saying,
Lord,
have
mercy
on
us,
thou
son
of
David.
And
Jesus
stood
still,
and
called
them,
and
said,
What
will
ye
that
I
should
do
unto
you?
They
say
unto
him,
Lord,
that
our
eyes
may
be
opened.
And
Jesus,
being
moved
with
compassion,
touched
their
eyes:
and
straightway
they
received
their
sight,
and
followed
him.
And
when
they
drew
nigh
unto
Jerusalem,
and
came
unto Bethphage,
unto
the
mount
of
Olives,
then
Jesus
sent
two
disciples,
saying
unto
them,
Go
into
the
village
that
is
over
against
you,
and
straightway
ye
shall
find
an
ass
tied,
and
a
colt
with
her:
loose
them,
and
bring
them
unto
me.
And
if
any
one
say aught
unto
you,
ye
shall
say,
The
Lord
hath
need
of
them;
and
straightway
he
will
send
them.
Now
this
is
come
to
pass,
that
it
might
be
fulfilled
which
was
spoken
by
the
prophet,
saying,
Tell
ye
the
daughter
of
Zion,
Behold,
thy
King
cometh
unto
thee,
Meek,
and
riding
upon
an
ass,
And
upon
a
colt
the
foal
of
an
ass.
And
the
disciples
went,
and
did
even
as
Jesus
appointed
them,
and
brought
the
ass,
and
the
colt,
and
put
on
them
their
garments;
and
he
sat
thereon.
And
the
most
part
of
the
multitude
spread
their
garments
in
the
way;
and
others
cut
branches
from
the
trees,
and
spread
them
in
the
way.
And
the
multitudes
that
went
before
him,
and
that
followed,
cried,
saying,
Hosanna
to
the
son
of
David:
Blessed
is
he
that
cometh
in
the
name
of
the
Lord;
Hosanna
in
the
highest.
And
when
he
was
come
into
Jerusalem,
all
the
city
was
stirred,
saying,
Who
is
this?
And
the
multitudes
said,
This
is
the
prophet,
Jesus,
from
Nazareth
of
Galilee.
And
Jesus
entered
into
the
temple
of
God,
and
cast
out
all
them
that
sold
and
bought
in
the
temple,
and
overthrew
the
tables
of
the money-changers,
and
the
seats
of
them
that
sold
the
doves;
and
he
saith
unto
them,
It
is
written,
My
house
shall
be
called
a
house
of
prayer:
but
ye
make
it
a
den
of
robbers.
And
the
blind
and
the
lame
came
to
him
in
the
temple:
and
he
healed
them.
But
when
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes
saw
the
wonderful
things
that
he
did,
and
the
children
that
were
crying
in
the
temple
and
saying,
Hosanna
to
the
son
of
David;
they
were
moved
with
indignation,
and
said
unto
him,
Hearest
thou
what
these
are
saying?
And
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Yea:
did
ye
never
read,
Out
of
the
mouth
of
babes
and
sucklings
thou
hast
perfected
praise?
And
he
left
them,
and
went
forth
out
of
the
city
to Bethany,
and
lodged
there.
Now
in
the
morning
as
he
returned
to
the
city,
he
hungered.
And
seeing
a
fig
tree
by
the
way
side,
he
came
to
it,
and
found
nothing
thereon,
but
leaves
only;
and
he
saith
unto
it,
Let
there
be
no
fruit
from
thee
henceforward
for
ever.
And
immediately
the
fig
tree
withered
away.
And
when
the
disciples
saw
it,
they
marveled,
saying,
How
did
the
fig
tree
immediately
wither
away?
And
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
If
ye
have
faith,
and
doubt
not,
ye
shall
not
only
do
what
is
done
to
the
fig
tree,
but
even
if
ye
shall
say
unto
this
mountain,
Be
thou
taken
up
and
cast
into
the
sea,
it
shall
be
done.
And
all
things,
whatsoever
ye
shall
ask
in
prayer,
believing,
ye
shall
receive.
And
when
he
was
come
into
the
temple,
the
chief
priests
and
the
elders
of
the
people
came
unto
him
as
he
was
teaching,
and
said,
By
what
authority
doest
thou
these
things?
and
who
gave
thee
this
authority?
And
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
I
also
will
ask
you
one
question,
which
if
ye
tell
me,
I
likewise
will
tell
you
by
what
authority
I
do
these
things.
The baptism
of
John,
whence
was
it?
from
heaven
or
from
men?
And
they
reasoned
with
themselves,
saying,
If
we
shall
say,
From
heaven;
he
will
say
unto
us,
Why
then
did
ye
not
believe
him?
But
if
we
shall
say,
From
men;
we
fear
the
multitude;
for
all
hold
John
as
a
prophet.
And
they
answered
Jesus,
and
said,
We
know
not.
He
also
said
unto
them,
Neither
tell
I
you
by
what
authority
I
do
these
things.
But
what
think
ye?
A
man
had
two
sons;
and
he
came
to
the
first,
and
said,
Son,
go
work
today
in
the
vineyard.
And
he
answered
and
said,
I
will
not:
but
afterward
he
repented
himself,
and
went.
And
he
came
to
the
second,
and
said
likewise.
And
he
answered
and
said,
I
go,
sir:
and
went
not.
Whether
of
the
twain
did
the
will
of
his
father?
They
say,
The
first.
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
that
the
publicans
and
the
harlots
go
into
the
kingdom
of
God
before
you.
For
John
came
unto
you
in
the
way
of
righteousness,
and
ye
believed
him
not:
but
the
publicans
and
the
harlots
believed
him:
and
ye,
when
ye
saw
it,
did
not
even
repent
yourselves
afterward,
that
ye
might
believe
him.
Hear
another
parable:
There
was
a
man
that
was
a
householder,
which
planted
a
vineyard,
and
set
a
hedge
about
it,
and
digged
a
winepress
in
it,
and
built
a
tower,
and
let
it
out
to
husbandmen,
and
went
into
another
country.
And
when
the
season
of
the
fruits
drew
near,
he
sent
his
servants
to
the
husbandmen,
to
receive
his
fruits.
And
the
husbandmen
took
his
servants,
and
beat
one,
and
killed
another,
and
stoned
another.
Again,
he
sent
other
servants
more
than
the
first:
and
they
did
unto
them
in
like
manner.
But
afterward
he
sent
unto
them
his
son,
saying,
They
will
reverence
my
son.
But
the
husbandmen,
when
they
saw
the
son,
said
among
themselves,
This
is
the
heir;
come,
let
us
kill
him,
and
take
his
inheritance.
And
they
took
him,
and
cast
him
forth
out
of
the
vineyard,
and
killed
him.
When
therefore
the
lord
of
the
vineyard
shall
come,
what
will
he
do
unto
those
husbandmen?
They
say
unto
him,
He
will
miserably
destroy
those
miserable
men,
and
will
let
out
the
vineyard
unto
other
husbandmen,
which
shall
render
him
the
fruits
in
their
seasons.
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Did
ye
never
read
in
the
scriptures,
The
stone
which
the
builders
rejected,
The
same
was
made
the
head
of
the
corner:
This
was
from
the
Lord,
And
it
is
marvelous
in
our
eyes?
Therefore
say
I
unto
you,
The
kingdom
of
God
shall
be
taken
away
from
you,
and
shall
be
given
to
a
nation
bringing
forth
the
fruits
thereof.
And
he
that
falleth
on
this
stone
shall
be
broken
to
pieces:
but
on
whomsoever
it
shall
fall,
it
will
scatter
him
as
dust.
And
when
the
chief
priests
and
the
Pharisees
heard
his
parables,
they
perceived
that
he
spake
of
them.
And
when
they
sought
to
lay
hold
on
him,
they
feared
the
multitudes,
because
they
took
him
for
a
prophet.
And
Jesus
answered
and
spake
again
in
parables
unto
them,
saying,
The
kingdom
of
heaven
is
likened
unto
a
certain
king,
which
made
a
marriage
feast
for
his
son,
and
sent
forth
his
servants
to
call
them
that
were
bidden
to
the
marriage
feast:
and
they
would
not
come.
Again
he
sent
forth
other
servants,
saying,
Tell
them
that
are
bidden,
Behold,
I
have
made
ready
my
dinner:
my
oxen
and
my
fatlings
are
killed,
and
all
things
are
ready:
come
to
the
marriage
feast.
But
they
made
light
of
it,
and
went
their
ways,
one
to
his
own
farm,
another
to
his
merchandise:
and
the
rest
laid
hold
on
his
servants,
and
entreated
them
shamefully,
and
killed
them.
But
the
king
was
wroth;
and
he
sent
his
armies,
and
destroyed
those
murderers,
and
burned
their
city.
Then
saith
he
to
his
servants,
The
wedding
is
ready,
but
they
that
were
bidden
were
not
worthy.
Go
ye
therefore
unto
the partings
of
the
highways,
and
as
many
as
ye
shall
find,
bid
to
the
marriage
feast.
And
those
servants
went
out
into
the
highways,
and
gathered
together
all
as
many
as
they
found,
both
bad
and
good:
and
the
wedding
was
filled
with
guests.
But
when
the
king
came
in
to
behold
the
guests,
he
saw
there
a
man
which
had
not
on
a wedding-garment:
and
he
saith
unto
him,
Friend,
how
camest
thou
in
hither
not
having
a wedding-garment?
And
he
was
speechless.
Then
the
king
said
to
the
servants,
Bind
him
hand
and
foot,
and
cast
him
out
into
the
outer
darkness;
there
shall
be
the
weeping
and
gnashing
of
teeth.
For
many
are
called,
but
few
chosen.
Then
went
the
Pharisees,
and
took
counsel
how
they
might
ensnare
him
in
his
talk.
And
they
send
to
him
their
disciples,
with
the
Herodians,
saying,
Master,
we
know
that
thou
art
true,
and
teachest
the
way
of
God
in
truth,
and
carest
not
for
any
one:
for
thou
regardest
not
the
person
of
men.
Tell
us
therefore,
What
thinkest
thou?
Is
it
lawful
to
give
tribute
unto
Caesar,
or
not?
But
Jesus
perceived
their
wickedness,
and
said,
Why
tempt
ye
me,
ye
hypocrites?
Shew
me
the
tribute
money.
And
they
brought
unto
him
a
penny.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Whose
is
this
image
and
superscription?
They
say
unto
him,
Caesar’s.
Then
saith
he
unto
them,
Render
therefore
unto
Caesar
the
things
that
are
Caesar’s;
and
unto
God
the
things
that
are
God’s.
And
when
they
heard
it,
they
marveled,
and
left
him,
and
went
their
way.
On
that
day
there
came
to
him
Sadducees,
which
say
that
there
is
no resurrection:
and
they
asked
him,
saying,
Master,
Moses
said,
If
a
man
die,
having
no
children,
his
brother
shall
marry
his
wife,
and
raise
up
seed
unto
his
brother.
Now
there
were
with
us
seven
brethren:
and
the
first
married
and
deceased,
and
having
no
seed
left
his
wife
unto
his
brother;
in
like
manner
the
second
also,
and
the
third,
unto
the
seventh.
And
after
them
all
the
woman
died.
In
the resurrection
therefore
whose
wife
shall
she
be
of
the
seven?
for
they
all
had
her.
But
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
do
err,
not
knowing
the
scriptures,
nor
the
power
of
God.
For
in
the resurrection
they
neither
marry,
nor
are
given
in
marriage,
but
are
as
angels
in
heaven.
But
as
touching
the resurrection
of
the
dead,
have
ye
not
read
that
which
was
spoken
unto
you
by
God,
saying,
I
am
the
God
of
Abraham,
and
the
God
of
Isaac,
and
the
God
of
Jacob?
God
is
not
the
God
of
the
dead,
but
of
the
living.
And
when
the
multitudes
heard
it,
they
were
astonished
at
his
teaching.
But
the
Pharisees,
when
they
heard
that
he
had
put
the
Sadducees
to
silence,
gathered
themselves
together.
And
one
of
them,
a
lawyer,
asked
him
a
question,
tempting
him,
Master,
which
is
the
great
commandment
in
the
law?
And
he
said
unto
him,
Thou
shalt
love
the
Lord
thy
God
with
all
thy
heart,
and
with
all
thy
soul,
and
with
all
thy
mind.
This
is
the
great
and
first
commandment.
And
a
second
like
unto
it
is
this,
Thou
shalt
love
thy
neighbour
as
thyself.
On
these
two
commandments
hangeth
the
whole
law,
and
the
prophets.
Now
while
the
Pharisees
were
gathered
together,
Jesus
asked
them
a
question,
saying,
What
think
ye
of
the
Christ?
whose
son
is
he?
They
say
unto
him,
The
son
of
David.
He
saith
unto
them,
How
then
doth
David
in
the
Spirit
call
him
Lord,
saying,
The
Lord
said
unto
my
Lord,
Sit
thou
on
my
right
hand,
Till
I
put
thine
enemies
underneath
thy
feet?
If
David
then
calleth
him
Lord,
how
is
he
his
son?
And
no
one
was
able
to
answer
him
a
word,
neither
durst
any
man
from
that
day
forth
ask
him
any
more
questions.
Then
spake
Jesus
to
the
multitudes
and
to
his
disciples,
saying,
The
scribes
and
the
Pharisees
sit
on
Moses’
seat:
all
things
therefore
whatsoever
they
bid
you,
these
do
and
observe:
but
do
not
ye
after
their
works;
for
they
say,
and
do
not.
Yea,
they
bind
heavy
burdens
and
grievous
to
be
borne,
and
lay
them
on
men’s
shoulders;
but
they
themselves
will
not
move
them
with
their
finger.
But
all
their
works
they
do
for
to
be
seen
of
men:
for
they
make
broad
their
phylacteries,
and
enlarge
the
borders
of
their
garments,
and
love
the
chief
place
at
feasts,
and
the
chief
seats
in
the
synagogues,
and
the salutations
in
the marketplaces,
and
to
be
called
of
men,
Rabbi.
But
be
not
ye
called
Rabbi:
for
one
is
your
teacher,
and
all
ye
are
brethren.
And
call
no
man
your
father
on
the
earth:
for
one
is
your
Father,
which
is
in
heaven.
Neither
be
ye
called
masters:
for
one
is
your
master,
even
the
Christ.
But
he
that
is
greatest
among
you
shall
be
your
servant.
And
whosoever
shall
exalt
himself
shall
be
humbled;
and
whosoever
shall
humble
himself
shall
be
exalted.
But
woe
unto
you,
scribes
and
Pharisees,
hypocrites!
because
ye
shut
the
kingdom
of
heaven
against
men:
for
ye
enter
not
in
yourselves,
neither
suffer
ye
them
that
are
entering
in
to
enter.
23:14
Some authorities insert here, or after ver. 12, ver. 14
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye devour widows’ houses, even while for a pretence ye make long prayers; therefore ye shall receive greater condemnation.
Woe
unto
you,
scribes
and
Pharisees,
hypocrites!
for
ye
compass
sea
and
land
to
make
one
proselyte;
and
when
he
is
become
so,
ye
make
him
twofold
more
a
son
of
hell
than
yourselves.
Woe
unto
you,
ye
blind
guides,
which
say,
Whosoever
shall
swear
by
the
temple,
it
is
nothing;
but
whosoever
shall
swear
by
the
gold
of
the
temple,
he
is
a
debtor.
Ye
fools
and
blind:
for
whether
is
greater,
the
gold,
or
the
temple
that
hath
sanctified
the
gold?
And,
Whosoever
shall
swear
by
the
altar,
it
is
nothing;
but
whosoever
shall
swear
by
the
gift
that
is
upon
it,
he
is
a
debtor.
Ye
blind:
for
whether
is
greater,
the
gift,
or
the
altar
that sanctifieth
the
gift?
He
therefore
that
sweareth
by
the
altar,
sweareth
by
it,
and
by
all
things
thereon.
And
he
that
sweareth
by
the
temple,
sweareth
by
it,
and
by
him
that
dwelleth
therein.
And
he
that
sweareth
by
the
heaven,
sweareth
by
the
throne
of
God,
and
by
him
that
sitteth
thereon.
Woe
unto
you,
scribes
and
Pharisees,
hypocrites!
for
ye
tithe
mint
and anise
and
cummin,
and
have
left
undone
the
weightier
matters
of
the
law,
judgment,
and
mercy,
and
faith:
but
these
ye
ought
to
have
done,
and
not
to
have
left
the
other
undone.
Ye
blind
guides,
which
strain
out
the
gnat,
and
swallow
the
camel.
Woe
unto
you,
scribes
and
Pharisees,
hypocrites!
for
ye
cleanse
the
outside
of
the
cup
and
of
the
platter,
but
within
they
are
full
from
extortion
and
excess.
Thou
blind
Pharisee,
cleanse
first
the
inside
of
the
cup
and
of
the
platter,
that
the
outside
thereof
may
become
clean
also.
Woe
unto
you,
scribes
and
Pharisees,
hypocrites!
for
ye
are
like
unto
whited
sepulchres,
which
outwardly
appear
beautiful,
but
inwardly
are
full
of
dead
men’s
bones,
and
of
all
uncleanness.
Even
so
ye
also
outwardly
appear
righteous
unto
men,
but
inwardly
ye
are
full
of
hypocrisy
and
iniquity.
Woe
unto
you,
scribes
and
Pharisees,
hypocrites!
for
ye
build
the
sepulchres
of
the
prophets,
and
garnish
the
tombs
of
the
righteous,
and
say,
If
we
had
been
in
the
days
of
our
fathers,
we
should
not
have
been
partakers
with
them
in
the
blood
of
the
prophets.
Wherefore
ye
witness
to
yourselves,
that
ye
are
sons
of
them
that
slew
the
prophets.
Fill
ye
up
then
the
measure
of
your
fathers.
Ye
serpents,
ye
offspring
of
vipers,
how
shall
ye
escape
the
judgment
of
hell?
Therefore,
behold,
I
send
unto
you
prophets,
and
wise
men,
and
scribes:
some
of
them
shall
ye
kill
and
crucify;
and
some
of
them
shall
ye
scourge
in
your
synagogues,
and
persecute
from
city
to
city:
that
upon
you
may
come
all
the
righteous
blood
shed
on
the
earth,
from
the
blood
of
Abel
the
righteous
unto
the
blood
of
Zachariah
son
of Barachiah,
whom
ye
slew
between
the
sanctuary
and
the
altar.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
All
these
things
shall
come
upon
this
generation.
O
Jerusalem,
Jerusalem,
which
killeth
the
prophets,
and stoneth
them
that
are
sent
unto
her!
how
often
would
I
have
gathered
thy
children
together,
even
as
a
hen
gathereth
her
chickens
under
her
wings,
and
ye
would
not!
Behold,
your
house
is
left
unto
you
desolate.
For
I
say
unto
you,
Ye
shall
not
see
me
henceforth,
till
ye
shall
say,
Blessed
is
he
that
cometh
in
the
name
of
the
Lord.
And
Jesus
went
out
from
the
temple,
and
was
going
on
his
way;
and
his
disciples
came
to
him
to
shew
him
the
buildings
of
the
temple.
But
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
See
ye
not
all
these
things?
verily
I
say
unto
you,
There
shall
not
be
left
here
one
stone
upon
another,
that
shall
not
be
thrown
down.
And
as
he
sat
on
the
mount
of
Olives,
the
disciples
came
unto
him
privately,
saying,
Tell
us,
when
shall
these
things
be?
and
what
shall
be
the
sign
of
thy
coming,
and
of
the
end
of
the
world?
And
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Take
heed
that
no
man
lead
you
astray.
For
many
shall
come
in
my
name,
saying,
I
am
the
Christ;
and
shall
lead
many
astray.
And
ye
shall
hear
of
wars
and rumours
of
wars:
see
that
ye
be
not
troubled:
for
these
things
must
needs
come
to
pass;
but
the
end
is
not
yet.
For
nation
shall
rise
against
nation,
and
kingdom
against
kingdom:
and
there
shall
be
famines
and
earthquakes
in
divers
places.
But
all
these
things
are
the
beginning
of
travail.
Then
shall
they
deliver
you
up
unto
tribulation,
and
shall
kill
you:
and
ye
shall
be
hated
of
all
the
nations
for
my
name’s
sake.
And
then
shall
many
stumble,
and
shall
deliver
up
one
another,
and
shall
hate
one
another.
And
many
false
prophets
shall
arise,
and
shall
lead
many
astray.
And
because
iniquity
shall
be
multiplied,
the
love
of
the
many
shall
wax
cold.
But
he
that
endureth
to
the
end,
the
same
shall
be
saved.
And
this
gospel
of
the
kingdom
shall
be
preached
in
the
whole
world
for
a
testimony
unto
all
the
nations;
and
then
shall
the
end
come.
When
therefore
ye
see
the
abomination
of
desolation,
which
was
spoken
of
by
Daniel
the
prophet,
standing
in
the
holy
place (let
him
that
readeth
understand),
then
let
them
that
are
in
Judaea
flee
unto
the
mountains:
let
him
that
is
on
the
housetop
not
go
down
to
take
out
the
things
that
are
in
his
house:
and
let
him
that
is
in
the
field
not
return
back
to
take
his
cloke.
But
woe
unto
them
that
are
with
child
and
to
them
that
give
suck
in
those
days!
And
pray
ye
that
your
flight
be
not
in
the
winter,
neither
on
a
sabbath:
for
then
shall
be
great
tribulation,
such
as
hath
not
been
from
the
beginning
of
the
world
until
now,
no,
nor
ever
shall
be.
And
except
those
days
had
been
shortened,
no
flesh
would
have
been
saved:
but
for
the
elect’s
sake
those
days
shall
be
shortened.
Then
if
any
man
shall
say
unto
you,
Lo,
here
is
the
Christ,
or,
Here;
believe
it
not.
For
there
shall
arise
false
Christs,
and
false
prophets,
and
shall
shew
great
signs
and
wonders;
so
as
to
lead
astray,
if
possible,
even
the
elect.
Behold,
I
have
told
you
beforehand.
If
therefore
they
shall
say
unto
you,
Behold,
he
is
in
the
wilderness;
go
not
forth:
Behold,
he
is
in
the
inner
chambers;
believe
it
not.
For
as
the
lightning
cometh
forth
from
the
east,
and
is
seen
even
unto
the
west;
so
shall
be
the
coming
of
the
Son
of
man.
Wheresoever
the
carcase
is,
there
will
the
eagles
be
gathered
together.
But
immediately,
after
the
tribulation
of
those
days,
the
sun
shall
be
darkened,
and
the
moon
shall
not
give
her
light,
and
the
stars
shall
fall
from
heaven,
and
the
powers
of
the
heavens
shall
be
shaken:
and
then
shall
appear
the
sign
of
the
Son
of
man
in
heaven:
and
then
shall
all
the
tribes
of
the
earth
mourn,
and
they
shall
see
the
Son
of
man
coming
on
the
clouds
of
heaven
with
power
and
great
glory.
And
he
shall
send
forth
his
angels
with
a
great
sound
of
a
trumpet,
and
they
shall
gather
together
his
elect
from
the
four
winds,
from
one
end
of
heaven
to
the
other.
Now
from
the
fig
tree
learn
her
parable:
when
her
branch
is
now
become
tender,
and
putteth
forth
its
leaves,
ye
know
that
the
summer
is
nigh;
even
so
ye
also,
when
ye
see
all
these
things,
know
ye
that
he
is
nigh,
even
at
the
doors.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
This
generation
shall
not
pass
away,
till
all
these
things
be
accomplished.
Heaven
and
earth
shall
pass
away,
but
my
words
shall
not
pass
away.
But
of
that
day
and
hour
knoweth
no
one,
not
even
the
angels
of
heaven,
neither
the
Son,
but
the
Father
only.
And
as
were
the
days
of
Noah,
so
shall
be
the
coming
of
the
Son
of
man.
For
as
in
those
days
which
were
before
the
flood
they
were
eating
and
drinking,
marrying
and
giving
in
marriage,
until
the
day
that
Noah
entered
into
the
ark,
and
they
knew
not
until
the
flood
came,
and
took
them
all
away;
so
shall
be
the
coming
of
the
Son
of
man.
Then
shall
two
men
be
in
the
field;
one
is
taken,
and
one
is
left:
two
women
shall
be
grinding
at
the
mill;
one
is
taken,
and
one
is
left.
Watch
therefore:
for
ye
know
not
on
what
day
your
Lord
cometh.
But
know
this,
that
if
the
master
of
the
house
had
known
in
what
watch
the
thief
was
coming,
he
would
have
watched,
and
would
not
have
suffered
his
house
to
be
broken
through.
Therefore
be
ye
also
ready:
for
in
an
hour
that
ye
think
not
the
Son
of
man
cometh.
Who
then
is
the
faithful
and
wise
servant,
whom
his
lord
hath
set
over
his
household,
to
give
them
their
food
in
due
season?
Blessed
is
that
servant,
whom
his
lord
when
he
cometh
shall
find
so
doing.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
that
he
will
set
him
over
all
that
he
hath.
But
if
that
evil
servant
shall
say
in
his
heart,
My
lord
tarrieth;
and
shall
begin
to
beat
his fellow-servants,
and
shall
eat
and
drink
with
the
drunken;
the
lord
of
that
servant
shall
come
in
a
day
when
he expecteth
not,
and
in
an
hour
when
he
knoweth
not,
and
shall
cut
him
asunder,
and
appoint
his
portion
with
the
hypocrites:
there
shall
be
the
weeping
and
gnashing
of
teeth.
Then
shall
the
kingdom
of
heaven
be
likened
unto
ten
virgins,
which
took
their
lamps,
and
went
forth
to
meet
the
bridegroom.
And
five
of
them
were
foolish,
and
five
were
wise.
For
the
foolish,
when
they
took
their
lamps,
took
no
oil
with
them:
but
the
wise
took
oil
in
their
vessels
with
their
lamps.
Now
while
the
bridegroom
tarried,
they
all
slumbered
and
slept.
But
at
midnight
there
is
a
cry,
Behold,
the
bridegroom!
Come
ye
forth
to
meet
him.
Then
all
those
virgins
arose,
and
trimmed
their
lamps.
And
the
foolish
said
unto
the
wise,
Give
us
of
your
oil;
for
our
lamps
are
going
out.
But
the
wise
answered,
saying,
Peradventure
there
will
not
be
enough
for
us
and
you:
go
ye
rather
to
them
that
sell,
and
buy
for
yourselves.
And
while
they
went
away
to
buy,
the
bridegroom
came;
and
they
that
were
ready
went
in
with
him
to
the
marriage
feast:
and
the
door
was
shut.
Afterward
come
also
the
other
virgins,
saying,
Lord,
Lord,
open
to
us.
But
he
answered
and
said,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
I
know
you
not.
Watch
therefore,
for
ye
know
not
the
day
nor
the
hour.
For
it
is
as
when
a
man,
going
into
another
country,
called
his
own
servants,
and
delivered
unto
them
his
goods.
And
unto
one
he
gave
five
talents,
to
another
two,
to
another
one;
to
each
according
to
his
several
ability;
and
he
went
on
his
journey.
Straightway
he
that
received
the
five
talents
went
and
traded
with
them,
and
made
other
five
talents.
In
like
manner
he
also
that
received
the
two
gained
other
two.
But
he
that
received
the
one
went
away
and
digged
in
the
earth,
and
hid
his
lord’s
money.
Now
after
a
long
time
the
lord
of
those
servants
cometh,
and
maketh
a
reckoning
with
them.
And
he
that
received
the
five
talents
came
and
brought
other
five
talents,
saying,
Lord,
thou
deliveredst
unto
me
five
talents:
lo,
I
have
gained
other
five
talents.
His
lord
said
unto
him,
Well
done,
good
and
faithful
servant:
thou
hast
been
faithful
over
a
few
things,
I
will
set
thee
over
many
things:
enter
thou
into
the
joy
of
thy
lord.
And
he
also
that
received
the
two
talents
came
and
said,
Lord,
thou
deliveredst
unto
me
two
talents:
lo,
I
have
gained
other
two
talents.
His
lord
said
unto
him,
Well
done,
good
and
faithful
servant;
thou
hast
been
faithful
over
a
few
things,
I
will
set
thee
over
many
things:
enter
thou
into
the
joy
of
thy
lord.
And
he
also
that
had
received
the
one
talent
came
and
said,
Lord,
I
knew
thee
that
thou
art
a
hard
man,
reaping
where
thou
didst
not
sow,
and
gathering
where
thou
didst
not
scatter:
and
I
was
afraid,
and
went
away
and
hid
thy
talent
in
the
earth:
lo,
thou
hast
thine
own.
But
his
lord
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Thou
wicked
and
slothful
servant,
thou
knewest
that
I
reap
where
I
sowed
not,
and
gather
where
I
did
not
scatter;
thou
oughtest
therefore
to
have
put
my
money
to
the bankers,
and
at
my
coming
I
should
have
received
back
mine
own
with
interest.
Take
ye
away
therefore
the
talent
from
him,
and
give
it
unto
him
that
hath
the
ten
talents.
For
unto
every
one
that
hath
shall
be
given,
and
he
shall
have
abundance:
but
from
him
that
hath
not,
even
that
which
he
hath
shall
be
taken
away.
And
cast
ye
out
the
unprofitable
servant
into
the
outer
darkness:
there
shall
be
the
weeping
and
gnashing
of
teeth.
But
when
the
Son
of
man
shall
come
in
his
glory,
and
all
the
angels
with
him,
then
shall
he
sit
on
the
throne
of
his
glory:
and
before
him
shall
be
gathered
all
the
nations:
and
he
shall
separate
them
one
from
another,
as
the
shepherd
separateth
the
sheep
from
the
goats:
and
he
shall
set
the
sheep
on
his
right
hand,
but
the
goats
on
the
left.
Then
shall
the
King
say
unto
them
on
his
right
hand,
Come,
ye
blessed
of
my
Father,
inherit
the
kingdom
prepared
for
you
from
the
foundation
of
the
world:
for
I
was
an
hungred,
and
ye
gave
me
meat:
I
was
thirsty,
and
ye
gave
me
drink:
I
was
a
stranger,
and
ye
took
me
in;
naked,
and
ye
clothed
me:
I
was
sick,
and
ye
visited
me:
I
was
in
prison,
and
ye
came
unto
me.
Then
shall
the
righteous
answer
him,
saying,
Lord,
when
saw
we
thee
an
hungred,
and
fed
thee?
or
athirst,
and
gave
thee
drink?
And
when
saw
we
thee
a
stranger,
and
took
thee
in?
or
naked,
and
clothed
thee?
And
when
saw
we
thee
sick,
or
in
prison,
and
came
unto
thee?
And
the
King
shall
answer
and
say
unto
them,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
Inasmuch
as
ye
did
it
unto
one
of
these
my
brethren,
even
these
least,
ye
did
it
unto
me.
Then
shall
he
say
also
unto
them
on
the
left
hand,
Depart
from
me,
ye
cursed,
into
the
eternal
fire
which
is
prepared
for
the
devil
and
his
angels:
for
I
was
an
hungred,
and
ye
gave
me
no
meat:
I
was
thirsty,
and
ye
gave
me
no
drink:
I
was
a
stranger,
and
ye
took
me
not
in;
naked,
and
ye
clothed
me
not;
sick,
and
in
prison,
and
ye
visited
me
not.
Then
shall
they
also
answer,
saying,
Lord,
when
saw
we
thee
an
hungred,
or
athirst,
or
a
stranger,
or
naked,
or
sick,
or
in
prison,
and
did
not
minister
unto
thee?
Then
shall
he
answer
them,
saying,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
Inasmuch
as
ye
did
it
not
unto
one
of
these
least,
ye
did
it
not
unto
me.
And
these
shall
go
away
into
eternal
punishment:
but
the
righteous
into
eternal
life.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Jesus
had
finished
all
these
words,
he
said
unto
his
disciples,
Ye
know
that
after
two
days
the
passover
cometh,
and
the
Son
of
man
is
delivered
up
to
be
crucified.
Then
were
gathered
together
the
chief
priests,
and
the
elders
of
the
people,
unto
the
court
of
the
high
priest,
who
was
called
Caiaphas;
and
they
took
counsel
together
that
they
might
take
Jesus
by
subtilty,
and
kill
him.
But
they
said,
Not
during
the
feast,
lest
a
tumult
arise
among
the
people.
Now
when
Jesus
was
in Bethany,
in
the
house
of
Simon
the
leper,
there
came
unto
him
a
woman
having
an
alabaster
cruse
of
exceeding
precious
ointment,
and
she
poured
it
upon
his
head,
as
he
sat
at
meat.
But
when
the
disciples
saw
it,
they
had
indignation,
saying,
To
what
purpose
is
this
waste?
For
this
ointment
might
have
been
sold
for
much,
and
given
to
the
poor.
But
Jesus
perceiving
it
said
unto
them,
Why
trouble
ye
the
woman?
for
she
hath
wrought
a
good
work
upon
me.
For
ye
have
the
poor
always
with
you;
but
me
ye
have
not
always.
For
in
that
she
poured
this
ointment
upon
my
body,
she
did
it
to
prepare
me
for
burial.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
Wheresoever
this
gospel
shall
be
preached
in
the
whole
world,
that
also
which
this
woman
hath
done
shall
be
spoken
of
for
a
memorial
of
her.
Then
one
of
the
twelve,
who
was
called
Judas
Iscariot,
went
unto
the
chief
priests,
and
said,
What
are
ye
willing
to
give
me,
and
I
will
deliver
him
unto
you?
And
they
weighed
unto
him
thirty
pieces
of
silver.
And
from
that
time
he
sought
opportunity
to
deliver
him
unto
them.
Now
on
the
first
day
of
unleavened
bread
the
disciples
came
to
Jesus,
saying,
Where
wilt
thou
that
we
make
ready
for
thee
to
eat
the
passover?
And
he
said,
Go
into
the
city
to
such
a
man,
and
say
unto
him,
The
Master
saith,
My
time
is
at
hand;
I
keep
the
passover
at
thy
house
with
my
disciples.
And
the
disciples
did
as
Jesus
appointed
them;
and
they
made
ready
the
passover.
Now
when
even
was
come,
he
was
sitting
at
meat
with
the
twelve
disciples;
and
as
they
were
eating,
he
said,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
that
one
of
you
shall
betray
me.
And
they
were
exceeding
sorrowful,
and
began
to
say
unto
him
every
one,
Is
it
I,
Lord?
And
he
answered
and
said,
He
that
dipped
his
hand
with
me
in
the
dish,
the
same
shall
betray
me.
The
Son
of
man
goeth,
even
as
it
is
written
of
him:
but
woe
unto
that
man
through
whom
the
Son
of
man
is
betrayed!
good
were
it
for
that
man
if
he
had
not
been
born.
And
Judas,
which
betrayed
him,
answered
and
said,
Is
it
I,
Rabbi?
He
saith
unto
him,
Thou
hast
said.
And
as
they
were
eating,
Jesus
took
bread,
and
blessed,
and
brake
it;
and
he
gave
to
the
disciples,
and
said,
Take,
eat;
this
is
my
body.
And
he
took
a
cup,
and
gave
thanks,
and
gave
to
them,
saying,
Drink
ye
all
of
it;
for
this
is
my
blood
of
the
covenant,
which
is
shed
for
many
unto
remission
of
sins.
But
I
say
unto
you,
I
will
not
drink
henceforth
of
this
fruit
of
the
vine,
until
that
day
when
I
drink
it
new
with
you
in
my
Father’s
kingdom.
And
when
they
had
sung
a
hymn,
they
went
out
unto
the
mount
of
Olives.
Then
saith
Jesus
unto
them,
All
ye
shall
be
offended
in
me
this
night:
for
it
is
written,
I
will
smite
the
shepherd,
and
the
sheep
of
the
flock
shall
be
scattered
abroad.
But
after
I
am
raised
up,
I
will
go
before
you
into
Galilee.
But
Peter
answered
and
said
unto
him,
If
all
shall
be
offended
in
thee,
I
will
never
be
offended.
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Verily
I
say
unto
thee,
that
this
night,
before
the cock
crow,
thou
shalt
deny
me
thrice.
Peter
saith
unto
him,
Even
if
I
must
die
with
thee,
yet
will
I
not
deny
thee.
Likewise
also
said
all
the
disciples.
Then
cometh
Jesus
with
them
unto
a
place
called
Gethsemane,
and
saith
unto
his
disciples,
Sit
ye
here,
while
I
go
yonder
and
pray.
And
he
took
with
him
Peter
and
the
two
sons
of
Zebedee,
and
began
to
be
sorrowful
and
sore
troubled.
Then
saith
he
unto
them,
My
soul
is
exceeding
sorrowful,
even
unto
death:
abide
ye
here,
and
watch
with
me.
And
he
went
forward
a
little,
and
fell
on
his
face,
and
prayed,
saying,
O
my
Father,
if
it
be
possible,
let
this
cup
pass
away
from
me:
nevertheless,
not
as
I
will,
but
as
thou
wilt.
And
he
cometh
unto
the
disciples,
and
findeth
them
sleeping,
and
saith
unto
Peter,
What,
could
ye
not
watch
with
me
one
hour?
Watch
and
pray,
that
ye
enter
not
into
temptation:
the
spirit
indeed
is
willing,
but
the
flesh
is
weak.
Again
a
second
time
he
went
away,
and
prayed,
saying,
O
my
Father,
if
this
cannot
pass
away,
except
I
drink
it,
thy
will
be
done.
And
he
came
again
and
found
them
sleeping,
for
their
eyes
were
heavy.
And
he
left
them
again,
and
went
away,
and
prayed
a
third
time,
saying
again
the
same
words.
Then
cometh
he
to
the
disciples,
and
saith
unto
them,
Sleep
on
now,
and
take
your
rest:
behold,
the
hour
is
at
hand,
and
the
Son
of
man
is
betrayed
into
the
hands
of
sinners.
Arise,
let
us
be
going:
behold,
he
is
at
hand
that
betrayeth
me.
And
while
he
yet
spake,
lo,
Judas,
one
of
the
twelve,
came,
and
with
him
a
great
multitude
with
swords
and
staves,
from
the
chief
priests
and
elders
of
the
people.
Now
he
that
betrayed
him
gave
them
a
sign,
saying,
Whomsoever
I
shall
kiss,
that
is
he:
take
him.
And
straightway
he
came
to
Jesus,
and
said,
Hail,
Rabbi;
and
kissed
him.
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Friend,
do
that
for
which
thou
art
come.
Then
they
came
and
laid
hands
on
Jesus,
and
took
him.
And
behold,
one
of
them
that
were
with
Jesus
stretched
out
his
hand,
and
drew
his
sword,
and
smote
the
servant
of
the
high
priest,
and
struck
off
his
ear.
Then
saith
Jesus
unto
him,
Put
up
again
thy
sword
into
its
place:
for
all
they
that
take
the
sword
shall
perish
with
the
sword.
Or
thinkest
thou
that
I
cannot
beseech
my
Father,
and
he
shall
even
now
send
me
more
than
twelve
legions
of
angels?
How
then
should
the
scriptures
be
fulfilled,
that
thus
it
must
be?
In
that
hour
said
Jesus
to
the
multitudes,
Are
ye
come
out
as
against
a
robber
with
swords
and
staves
to
seize
me?
I
sat
daily
in
the
temple
teaching,
and
ye
took
me
not.
But
all
this
is
come
to
pass,
that
the
scriptures
of
the
prophets
might
be
fulfilled.
Then
all
the
disciples
left
him,
and
fled.
And
they
that
had
taken
Jesus
led
him
away
to
the
house
of
Caiaphas
the
high
priest,
where
the
scribes
and
the
elders
were
gathered
together.
But
Peter
followed
him
afar
off,
unto
the
court
of
the
high
priest,
and
entered
in,
and
sat
with
the
officers,
to
see
the
end.
Now
the
chief
priests
and
the
whole
council
sought
false
witness
against
Jesus,
that
they
might
put
him
to
death;
and
they
found
it
not,
though
many
false
witnesses
came.
But
afterward
came
two,
and
said,
This
man
said,
I
am
able
to
destroy
the
temple
of
God,
and
to
build
it
in
three
days.
And
the
high
priest
stood
up,
and
said
unto
him,
Answerest
thou
nothing?
what
is
it
which
these
witness
against
thee?
But
Jesus
held
his
peace.
And
the
high
priest
said
unto
him,
I
adjure
thee
by
the
living
God,
that
thou
tell
us
whether
thou
be
the
Christ,
the
Son
of
God.
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Thou
hast
said:
nevertheless
I
say
unto
you,
Henceforth
ye
shall
see
the
Son
of
man
sitting
at
the
right
hand
of
power,
and
coming
on
the
clouds
of
heaven.
Then
the
high
priest
rent
his
garments,
saying,
He
hath
spoken
blasphemy:
what
further
need
have
we
of
witnesses?
behold,
now
ye
have
heard
the
blasphemy:
what
think
ye?
They
answered
and
said,
He
is
worthy
of
death.
Then
did
they
spit
in
his
face
and
buffet
him:
and
some
smote
him
with
the
palms
of
their
hands,
saying,
Prophesy
unto
us,
thou
Christ:
who
is
he
that
struck
thee?
Now
Peter
was
sitting
without
in
the
court:
and
a
maid
came
unto
him,
saying,
Thou
also wast
with
Jesus
the
Galilaean.
But
he
denied
before
them
all,
saying,
I
know
not
what
thou
sayest.
And
when
he
was
gone
out
into
the
porch,
another
maid
saw
him,
and
saith
unto
them
that
were
there,
This
man
also
was
with
Jesus
the
Nazarene.
And
again
he
denied
with
an
oath,
I
know
not
the
man.
And
after
a
little
while
they
that
stood
by
came
and
said
to
Peter,
Of
a
truth
thou
also
art
one
of
them;
for
thy
speech
bewrayeth
thee.
Then
began
he
to
curse
and
to
swear,
I
know
not
the
man.
And
straightway
the cock
crew.
And
Peter
remembered
the
word
which
Jesus
had
said,
Before
the cock
crow,
thou
shalt
deny
me
thrice.
And
he
went
out,
and
wept
bitterly.
Now
when
morning
was
come,
all
the
chief
priests
and
the
elders
of
the
people
took
counsel
against
Jesus
to
put
him
to
death:
and
they
bound
him,
and
led
him
away,
and
delivered
him
up
to
Pilate
the
governor.
Then
Judas,
which
betrayed
him,
when
he
saw
that
he
was
condemned,
repented
himself,
and
brought
back
the
thirty
pieces
of
silver
to
the
chief
priests
and
elders,
saying,
I
have
sinned
in
that
I
betrayed
innocent
blood.
But
they
said,
What
is
that
to
us?
see
thou
to
it.
And
he
cast
down
the
pieces
of
silver
into
the
sanctuary,
and
departed;
and
he
went
away
and
hanged
himself.
And
the
chief
priests
took
the
pieces
of
silver,
and
said,
It
is
not
lawful
to
put
them
into
the
treasury,
since
it
is
the
price
of
blood.
And
they
took
counsel,
and
bought
with
them
the
potter’s
field,
to
bury
strangers
in.
Wherefore
that
field
was
called,
The
field
of
blood,
unto
this
day.
Then
was
fulfilled
that
which
was
spoken
by
Jeremiah
the
prophet,
saying,
And
they
took
the
thirty
pieces
of
silver,
the
price
of
him
that
was priced,
whom
certain
of
the
children
of
Israel
did
price;
and
they
gave
them
for
the
potter’s
field,
as
the
Lord
appointed
me.
Now
Jesus
stood
before
the
governor:
and
the
governor
asked
him,
saying,
Art
thou
the
King
of
the
Jews?
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Thou
sayest.
And
when
he
was
accused
by
the
chief
priests
and
elders,
he
answered
nothing.
Then
saith
Pilate
unto
him,
Hearest
thou
not
how
many
things
they
witness
against
thee?
And
he
gave
him
no
answer,
not
even
to
one
word: insomuch
that
the
governor
marveled
greatly.
Now
at
the
feast
the
governor
was
wont
to
release
unto
the
multitude
one
prisoner,
whom
they
would.
And
they
had
then
a
notable
prisoner,
called Barabbas.
When
therefore
they
were
gathered
together,
Pilate
said
unto
them,
Whom
will
ye
that
I
release
unto
you? Barabbas,
or
Jesus
which
is
called
Christ?
For
he
knew
that
for
envy
they
had
delivered
him
up.
And
while
he
was
sitting
on
the judgment-seat,
his
wife
sent
unto
him,
saying,
Have
thou
nothing
to
do
with
that
righteous
man:
for
I
have
suffered
many
things
this
day
in
a
dream
because
of
him.
Now
the
chief
priests
and
the
elders
persuaded
the
multitudes
that
they
should
ask
for Barabbas,
and
destroy
Jesus.
But
the
governor
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Whether
of
the
twain
will
ye
that
I
release
unto
you?
And
they
said, Barabbas.
Pilate
saith
unto
them,
What
then
shall
I
do
unto
Jesus
which
is
called
Christ?
They
all
say,
Let
him
be
crucified.
And
he
said,
Why,
what
evil
hath
he
done?
But
they
cried
out
exceedingly,
saying,
Let
him
be
crucified.
So
when
Pilate
saw
that
he
prevailed
nothing,
but
rather
that
a
tumult
was
arising,
he
took
water,
and
washed
his
hands
before
the
multitude,
saying,
I
am
innocent
of
the
blood
of
this
righteous
man:
see
ye
to
it.
And
all
the
people
answered
and
said,
His
blood
be
on
us,
and
on
our
children.
Then
released
he
unto
them Barabbas:
but
Jesus
he
scourged
and
delivered
to
be
crucified.
Then
the
soldiers
of
the
governor
took
Jesus
into
the
palace,
and
gathered
unto
him
the
whole
band.
And
they
stripped
him,
and
put
on
him
a
scarlet
robe.
And
they plaited
a
crown
of
thorns
and
put
it
upon
his
head,
and
a
reed
in
his
right
hand;
and
they
kneeled
down
before
him,
and
mocked
him,
saying,
Hail,
King
of
the
Jews!
And
they
spat
upon
him,
and
took
the
reed
and
smote
him
on
the
head.
And
when
they
had
mocked
him,
they
took
off
from
him
the
robe,
and
put
on
him
his
garments,
and
led
him
away
to
crucify
him.
And
as
they
came
out,
they
found
a
man
of
Cyrene,
Simon
by
name:
him
they
compelled
to
go
with
them,
that
he
might
bear
his
cross.
And
when
they
were
come
unto
a
place
called
Golgotha,
that
is
to
say,
The
place
of
a
skull,
they
gave
him
wine
to
drink
mingled
with
gall:
and
when
he
had
tasted
it,
he
would
not
drink.
And
when
they
had
crucified
him,
they
parted
his
garments
among
them,
casting
lots:
and
they
sat
and
watched
him
there.
And
they
set
up
over
his
head
his
accusation
written,
THIS
IS
JESUS
THE
KING
OF
THE
JEWS.
Then
are
there
crucified
with
him
two
robbers,
one
on
the
right
hand,
and
one
on
the
left.
And
they
that
passed
by
railed
on
him,
wagging
their
heads,
and
saying,
Thou
that
destroyest
the
temple,
and
buildest
it
in
three
days,
save
thyself:
if
thou
art
the
Son
of
God,
come
down
from
the
cross.
In
like
manner
also
the
chief
priests
mocking
him,
with
the
scribes
and
elders,
said,
He
saved
others;
himself
he
cannot
save.
He
is
the
King
of
Israel;
let
him
now
come
down
from
the
cross,
and
we
will
believe
on
him.
He
trusteth
on
God;
let
him
deliver
him
now,
if
he
desireth
him:
for
he
said,
I
am
the
Son
of
God.
And
the
robbers
also
that
were
crucified
with
him
cast
upon
him
the
same
reproach.
Now
from
the
sixth
hour
there
was
darkness
over
all
the
land
until
the
ninth
hour.
And
about
the
ninth
hour
Jesus
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
Eli,
Eli,
lama
sabachthani?
that
is,
My
God,
my
God,
why
hast
thou
forsaken
me?
And
some
of
them
that
stood
there,
when
they
heard
it,
said,
This
man
calleth
Elijah.
And
straightway
one
of
them
ran,
and
took
a
sponge,
and
filled
it
with
vinegar,
and
put
it
on
a
reed,
and
gave
him
to
drink.
And
the
rest
said,
Let
be;
let
us
see
whether
Elijah
cometh
to
save
him.
And
Jesus
cried
again
with
a
loud
voice,
and
yielded
up
his
spirit.
And
behold,
the
veil
of
the
temple
was
rent
in
twain
from
the
top
to
the
bottom;
and
the
earth
did
quake;
and
the
rocks
were
rent;
and
the
tombs
were
opened;
and
many
bodies
of
the
saints
that
had
fallen
asleep
were
raised;
and
coming
forth
out
of
the
tombs
after
his
resurrection
they
entered
into
the
holy
city
and
appeared
unto
many.
Now
the
centurion,
and
they
that
were
with
him
watching
Jesus,
when
they
saw
the
earthquake,
and
the
things
that
were
done,
feared
exceedingly,
saying,
Truly
this
was
the
Son
of
God.
And
many
women
were
there
beholding
from
afar,
which
had
followed
Jesus
from
Galilee,
ministering
unto
him:
among
whom
was
Mary
Magdalene,
and
Mary
the
mother
of
James
and Joses,
and
the
mother
of
the
sons
of
Zebedee.
And
when
even
was
come,
there
came
a
rich
man
from Arimathaea,
named
Joseph,
who
also
himself
was
Jesus’
disciple:
this
man
went
to
Pilate,
and
asked
for
the
body
of
Jesus.
Then
Pilate
commanded
it
to
be
given
up.
And
Joseph
took
the
body,
and
wrapped
it
in
a
clean
linen
cloth,
and
laid
it
in
his
own
new
tomb,
which
he
had
hewn
out
in
the
rock:
and
he
rolled
a
great
stone
to
the
door
of
the
tomb,
and
departed.
And
Mary
Magdalene
was
there,
and
the
other
Mary,
sitting
over
against
the
sepulchre.
Now
on
the
morrow,
which
is
the
day
after
the
Preparation,
the
chief
priests
and
the
Pharisees
were
gathered
together
unto
Pilate,
saying,
Sir,
we
remember
that
that
deceiver
said,
while
he
was
yet
alive,
After
three
days
I
rise
again.
Command
therefore
that
the
sepulchre
be
made
sure
until
the
third
day,
lest
haply
his
disciples
come
and
steal
him
away,
and
say
unto
the
people,
He
is
risen
from
the
dead:
and
the
last
error
will
be
worse
than
the
first.
Pilate
said
unto
them,
Ye
have
a
guard:
go
your
way,
make
it
as
sure
as
ye
can.
So
they
went,
and
made
the
sepulchre
sure,
sealing
the
stone,
the
guard
being
with
them.
Now
late
on
the
sabbath
day,
as
it
began
to
dawn
toward
the
first
day
of
the
week,
came
Mary
Magdalene
and
the
other
Mary
to
see
the
sepulchre.
And
behold,
there
was
a
great
earthquake;
for
an
angel
of
the
Lord
descended
from
heaven,
and
came
and
rolled
away
the
stone,
and
sat
upon
it.
His
appearance
was
as
lightning,
and
his
raiment
white
as
snow:
and
for
fear
of
him
the
watchers
did
quake,
and
became
as
dead
men.
And
the
angel
answered
and
said
unto
the
women,
Fear
not
ye:
for
I
know
that
ye
seek
Jesus,
which
hath
been
crucified.
He
is
not
here;
for
he
is
risen,
even
as
he
said.
Come,
see
the
place
where
the
Lord
lay.
And
go
quickly,
and
tell
his
disciples,
He
is
risen
from
the
dead;
and
lo,
he
goeth
before
you
into
Galilee;
there
shall
ye
see
him:
lo,
I
have
told
you.
And
they
departed
quickly
from
the
tomb
with
fear
and
great
joy,
and
ran
to
bring
his
disciples
word.
And
behold,
Jesus
met
them,
saying,
All
hail.
And
they
came
and
took
hold
of
his
feet,
and
worshipped
him.
Then
saith
Jesus
unto
them,
Fear
not:
go
tell
my
brethren
that
they
depart
into
Galilee,
and
there
shall
they
see
me.
Now
while
they
were
going,
behold,
some
of
the
guard
came
into
the
city,
and
told
unto
the
chief
priests
all
the
things
that
were
come
to
pass.
And
when
they
were
assembled
with
the
elders,
and
had
taken
counsel,
they
gave
large
money
unto
the
soldiers,
saying,
Say
ye,
His
disciples
came
by
night,
and
stole
him
away
while
we
slept.
And
if
this
come
to
the
governor’s
ears,
we
will
persuade
him,
and
rid
you
of
care.
So
they
took
the
money,
and
did
as
they
were
taught:
and
this
saying
was
spread
abroad
among
the
Jews,
and
continueth
until
this
day.
But
the
eleven
disciples
went
into
Galilee,
unto
the
mountain
where
Jesus
had
appointed
them.
And
when
they
saw
him,
they
worshipped
him:
but
some
doubted.
And
Jesus
came
to
them
and
spake
unto
them,
saying,
All
authority
hath
been
given
unto
me
in
heaven
and
on
earth.
Go
ye
therefore,
and
make
disciples
of
all
the
nations, baptizing
them
into
the
name
of
the
Father
and
of
the
Son
and
of
the
Holy
Ghost:
teaching
them
to
observe
all
things
whatsoever
I
commanded
you:
and
lo,
I
am
with
you
alway,
even
unto
the
end
of
the
world.
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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
S. MARK.
The
beginning
of
the
gospel
of
Jesus
Christ,
the
Son
of
God.
Even
as
it
is
written
in
Isaiah
the
prophet,
Behold,
I
send
my
messenger
before
thy
face,
Who
shall
prepare
thy
way;
The
voice
of
one
crying
in
the
wilderness,
Make
ye
ready
the
way
of
the
Lord,
Make
his
paths
straight;
John
came,
who baptized
in
the
wilderness
and
preached
the baptism
of
repentance
unto
remission
of
sins.
And
there
went
out
unto
him
all
the
country
of
Judaea,
and
all
they
of
Jerusalem;
and
they
were baptized
of
him
in
the
river
Jordan,
confessing
their
sins.
And
John
was
clothed
with
camel’s
hair,
and
had
a
leathern
girdle
about
his
loins,
and
did
eat
locusts
and
wild
honey.
And
he
preached,
saying,
There
cometh
after
me
he
that
is
mightier
than
I,
the
latchet
of
whose
shoes
I
am
not
worthy
to
stoop
down
and
unloose.
I baptized
you
with
water;
but
he
shall baptize
you
with
the
Holy
Ghost.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
those
days,
that
Jesus
came
from
Nazareth
of
Galilee,
and
was baptized
of
John
in
the
Jordan.
And
straightway
coming
up
out
of
the
water,
he
saw
the
heavens
rent
asunder,
and
the
Spirit
as
a
dove
descending
upon
him:
And
a
voice
came
out
of
the
heavens,
Thou
art
my
beloved
Son,
in
thee
I
am
well
pleased.
And
straightway
the
Spirit
driveth
him
forth
into
the
wilderness.
And
he
was
in
the
wilderness
forty
days
tempted
of
Satan;
and
he
was
with
the
wild
beasts;
and
the
angels
ministered
unto
him.
Now
after
that
John
was
delivered
up,
Jesus
came
into
Galilee,
preaching
the
gospel
of
God,
and
saying,
The
time
is
fulfilled,
and
the
kingdom
of
God
is
at
hand:
repent
ye,
and
believe
in
the
gospel.
And
passing
along
by
the
sea
of
Galilee,
he
saw
Simon
and Andrew
the
brother
of
Simon
casting
a
net
in
the
sea:
for
they
were
fishers.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Come
ye
after
me,
and
I
will
make
you
to
become
fishers
of
men.
And
straightway
they
left
the
nets,
and
followed
him.
And
going
on
a
little
further,
he
saw
James
the
son
of
Zebedee,
and
John
his
brother,
who
also
were
in
the
boat
mending
the
nets.
And
straightway
he
called
them:
and
they
left
their
father
Zebedee
in
the
boat
with
the
hired
servants,
and
went
after
him.
And
they
go
into
Capernaum;
and
straightway
on
the
sabbath
day
he
entered
into
the
synagogue
and
taught.
And
they
were
astonished
at
his
teaching:
for
he
taught
them
as
having
authority,
and
not
as
the
scribes.
And
straightway
there
was
in
their
synagogue
a
man
with
an
unclean
spirit;
and
he
cried
out,
saying,
What
have
we
to
do
with
thee,
thou
Jesus
of
Nazareth?
art
thou
come
to
destroy
us?
I
know
thee
who
thou
art,
the
Holy
One
of
God.
And
Jesus
rebuked
him,
saying,
Hold
thy
peace,
and
come
out
of
him.
And
the
unclean
spirit,
tearing
him
and
crying
with
a
loud
voice,
came
out
of
him.
And
they
were
all
amazed, insomuch
that
they
questioned
among
themselves,
saying,
What
is
this?
a
new
teaching!
with
authority
he
commandeth
even
the
unclean
spirits,
and
they
obey
him.
And
the
report
of
him
went
out
straightway
everywhere
into
all
the
region
of
Galilee
round
about.
And
straightway,
when
they
were
come
out
of
the
synagogue,
they
came
into
the
house
of
Simon
and Andrew,
with
James
and
John.
Now
Simon’s
wife’s
mother
lay
sick
of
a
fever;
and
straightway
they
tell
him
of
her:
and
he
came
and
took
her
by
the
hand,
and
raised
her
up;
and
the
fever
left
her,
and
she
ministered
unto
them.
And
at
even,
when
the
sun
did
set,
they
brought
unto
him
all
that
were
sick,
and
them
that
were
possessed
with
devils.
And
all
the
city
was
gathered
together
at
the
door.
And
he
healed
many
that
were
sick
with
divers
diseases,
and
cast
out
many
devils;
and
he
suffered
not
the
devils
to
speak,
because
they
knew
him.
And
in
the
morning,
a
great
while
before
day,
he
rose
up
and
went
out,
and
departed
into
a
desert
place,
and
there
prayed.
And
Simon
and
they
that
were
with
him
followed
after
him;
and
they
found
him,
and
say
unto
him,
All
are
seeking
thee.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Let
us
go
elsewhere
into
the
next
towns,
that
I
may
preach
there
also;
for
to
this
end
came
I
forth.
And
he
went
into
their
synagogues
throughout
all
Galilee,
preaching
and
casting
out
devils.
And
there
cometh
to
him
a
leper,
beseeching
him,
and
kneeling
down
to
him,
and
saying
unto
him,
If
thou
wilt,
thou
canst
make
me
clean.
And
being
moved
with
compassion,
he
stretched
forth
his
hand,
and
touched
him,
and
saith
unto
him,
I
will;
be
thou
made
clean.
And
straightway
the
leprosy
departed
from
him,
and
he
was
made
clean.
And
he
strictly
charged
him,
and
straightway
sent
him
out,
and
saith
unto
him,
See
thou
say
nothing
to
any
man:
but
go
thy
way,
shew
thyself
to
the
priest,
and
offer
for
thy
cleansing
the
things
which
Moses
commanded,
for
a
testimony
unto
them.
But
he
went
out,
and
began
to
publish
it
much,
and
to
spread
abroad
the
matter,
insomuch
that
Jesus
could
no
more
openly
enter
into
a
city,
but
was
without
in
desert
places:
and
they
came
to
him
from
every
quarter.
And
when
he
entered
again
into
Capernaum
after
some
days,
it
was noised
that
he
was
in
the
house.
And
many
were
gathered
together,
so
that
there
was
no
longer
room
for
them,
no,
not
even
about
the
door:
and
he
spake
the
word
unto
them.
And
they
come,
bringing
unto
him
a
man
sick
of
the
palsy,
borne
of
four.
And
when
they
could
not
come
nigh
unto
him
for
the
crowd,
they
uncovered
the
roof
where
he
was:
and
when
they
had
broken
it
up,
they
let
down
the
bed
whereon
the
sick
of
the
palsy
lay.
And
Jesus
seeing
their
faith
saith
unto
the
sick
of
the
palsy,
Son,
thy
sins
are
forgiven.
But
there
were
certain
of
the
scribes
sitting
there,
and
reasoning
in
their
hearts,
Why
doth
this
man
thus
speak?
he
blasphemeth:
who
can
forgive
sins
but
one,
even
God?
And
straightway
Jesus,
perceiving
in
his
spirit
that
they
so
reasoned
within
themselves,
saith
unto
them,
Why
reason
ye
these
things
in
your
hearts?
Whether
is
easier,
to
say
to
the
sick
of
the
palsy,
Thy
sins
are
forgiven;
or
to
say,
Arise,
and
take
up
thy
bed,
and
walk?
But
that
ye
may
know
that
the
Son
of
man
hath
power
on
earth
to
forgive
sins (he
saith
to
the
sick
of
the
palsy),
I
say
unto
thee,
Arise,
take
up
thy
bed,
and
go
unto
thy
house.
And
he
arose,
and
straightway
took
up
the
bed,
and
went
forth
before
them
all; insomuch
that
they
were
all
amazed,
and
glorified
God,
saying,
We
never
saw
it
on
this
fashion.
And
he
went
forth
again
by
the
sea
side;
and
all
the
multitude
resorted
unto
him,
and
he
taught
them.
And
as
he
passed
by,
he
saw
Levi
the
son
of Alphaeus
sitting
at
the
place
of
toll,
and
he
saith
unto
him,
Follow
me.
And
he
arose
and
followed
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
he
was
sitting
at
meat
in
his
house,
and
many
publicans
and
sinners
sat
down
with
Jesus
and
his
disciples:
for
there
were
many,
and
they
followed
him.
And
the
scribes
of
the
Pharisees,
when
they
saw
that
he
was
eating
with
the
sinners
and
publicans,
said
unto
his
disciples,
He
eateth
and
drinketh
with
publicans
and
sinners.
And
when
Jesus
heard
it,
he
saith
unto
them,
They
that
are
whole
have
no
need
of
a
physician,
but
they
that
are
sick:
I
came
not
to
call
the
righteous,
but
sinners.
And
John’s
disciples
and
the
Pharisees
were
fasting:
and
they
come
and
say
unto
him,
Why
do
John’s
disciples
and
the
disciples
of
the
Pharisees
fast,
but
thy
disciples
fast
not?
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Can
the
sons
of
the bride-chamber
fast,
while
the
bridegroom
is
with
them?
as
long
as
they
have
the
bridegroom
with
them,
they
cannot
fast.
But
the
days
will
come,
when
the
bridegroom
shall
be
taken
away
from
them,
and
then
will
they
fast
in
that
day.
No
man
seweth
a
piece
of
undressed
cloth
on
an
old
garment:
else
that
which
should
fill
it
up
taketh
from
it,
the
new
from
the
old,
and
a
worse
rent
is
made.
And
no
man
putteth
new
wine
into
old
wineskins:
else
the
wine
will
burst
the
skins,
and
the
wine
perisheth,
and
the
skins:
but
they
put
new
wine
into
fresh
wineskins.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
he
was
going
on
the
sabbath
day
through
the cornfields;
and
his
disciples
began,
as
they
went,
to
pluck
the
ears
of
corn.
And
the
Pharisees
said
unto
him,
Behold,
why
do
they
on
the
sabbath
day
that
which
is
not
lawful?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Did
ye
never
read
what
David
did,
when
he
had
need,
and
was
an
hungred,
he,
and
they
that
were
with
him?
How
he
entered
into
the
house
of
God
when
Abiathar
was
high
priest,
and
did
eat
the
shewbread,
which
it
is
not
lawful
to
eat
save
for
the
priests,
and
gave
also
to
them
that
were
with
him?
And
he
said
unto
them,
The
sabbath
was
made
for
man,
and
not
man
for
the
sabbath:
so
that
the
Son
of
man
is
lord
even
of
the
sabbath.
And
he
entered
again
into
the
synagogue;
and
there
was
a
man
there
which
had
his
hand
withered.
And
they
watched
him,
whether
he
would
heal
him
on
the
sabbath
day;
that
they
might
accuse
him.
And
he
saith
unto
the
man
that
had
his
hand
withered,
Stand
forth.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Is
it
lawful
on
the
sabbath
day
to
do
good,
or
to
do
harm?
to
save
a
life,
or
to
kill?
But
they
held
their
peace.
And
when
he
had
looked
round
about
on
them
with
anger,
being
grieved
at
the
hardening
of
their
heart,
he
saith
unto
the
man,
Stretch
forth
thy
hand.
And
he
stretched
it
forth:
and
his
hand
was
restored.
And
the
Pharisees
went
out,
and
straightway
with
the
Herodians
took
counsel
against
him,
how
they
might
destroy
him.
And
Jesus
with
his
disciples
withdrew
to
the
sea:
and
a
great
multitude
from
Galilee
followed:
and
from
Judaea,
and
from
Jerusalem,
and
from
Idumaea,
and
beyond
Jordan,
and
about
Tyre
and
Sidon,
a
great
multitude,
hearing
what
great
things
he
did,
came
unto
him.
And
he
spake
to
his
disciples,
that
a
little
boat
should
wait
on
him
because
of
the
crowd,
lest
they
should
throng
him:
for
he
had
healed
many; insomuch
that
as
many
as
had
plagues
pressed
upon
him
that
they
might
touch
him.
And
the
unclean
spirits,
whensoever
they
beheld
him,
fell
down
before
him,
and
cried,
saying,
Thou
art
the
Son
of
God.
And
he
charged
them
much
that
they
should
not
make
him
known.
And
he
goeth
up
into
the
mountain,
and
calleth
unto
him
whom
he
himself
would:
and
they
went
unto
him.
And
he
appointed
twelve,
that
they
might
be
with
him,
and
that
he
might
send
them
forth
to
preach,
and
to
have
authority
to
cast
out
devils:
and
Simon
he
surnamed
Peter;
and
James
the
son
of
Zebedee,
and
John
the
brother
of
James;
and
them
he
surnamed Boanerges,
which
is,
Sons
of
thunder:
and Andrew,
and
Philip,
and Bartholomew,
and
Matthew,
and
Thomas,
and
James
the
son
of Alphaeus,
and
Thaddaeus,
and
Simon
the Cananaean,
and
Judas
Iscariot,
which
also
betrayed
him.
And
he
cometh
into
a
house.
And
the
multitude
cometh
together
again,
so
that
they
could
not
so
much
as
eat
bread.
And
when
his
friends
heard
it,
they
went
out
to
lay
hold
on
him:
for
they
said,
He
is
beside
himself.
And
the
scribes
which
came
down
from
Jerusalem
said,
He
hath Beelzebub,
and,
By
the
prince
of
the
devils
casteth
he
out
the
devils.
And
he
called
them
unto
him,
and
said
unto
them
in
parables,
How
can
Satan
cast
out
Satan?
And
if
a
kingdom
be
divided
against
itself,
that
kingdom
cannot
stand.
And
if
a
house
be
divided
against
itself,
that
house
will
not
be
able
to
stand.
And
if
Satan
hath
risen
up
against
himself,
and
is
divided,
he
cannot
stand,
but
hath
an
end.
But
no
one
can
enter
into
the
house
of
the
strong
man,
and
spoil
his
goods,
except
he
first
bind
the
strong
man;
and
then
he
will
spoil
his
house.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
All
their
sins
shall
be
forgiven
unto
the
sons
of
men,
and
their
blasphemies
wherewith
soever
they
shall
blaspheme:
but
whosoever
shall
blaspheme
against
the
Holy
Spirit
hath
never
forgiveness,
but
is
guilty
of
an
eternal
sin:
because
they
said,
He
hath
an
unclean
spirit.
And
there
come
his
mother
and
his
brethren;
and,
standing
without,
they
sent
unto
him,
calling
him.
And
a
multitude
was
sitting
about
him;
and
they
say
unto
him,
Behold,
thy
mother
and
thy
brethren
without
seek
for
thee.
And
he
answereth
them,
and
saith,
Who
is
my
mother
and
my
brethren?
And
looking
round
on
them
which
sat
round
about
him,
he
saith,
Behold,
my
mother
and
my
brethren!
For
whosoever
shall
do
the
will
of
God,
the
same
is
my
brother,
and
sister,
and
mother.
And
again
he
began
to
teach
by
the
sea
side.
And
there
is
gathered
unto
him
a
very
great
multitude,
so
that
he
entered
into
a
boat,
and
sat
in
the
sea;
and
all
the
multitude
were
by
the
sea
on
the
land.
And
he
taught
them
many
things
in
parables,
and
said
unto
them
in
his
teaching,
Hearken:
Behold,
the
sower
went
forth
to
sow:
and
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
sowed,
some
seed
fell
by
the
way
side,
and
the
birds
came
and
devoured
it.
And
other
fell
on
the
rocky
ground,
where
it
had
not
much
earth;
and
straightway
it
sprang
up,
because
it
had
no deepness
of
earth:
and
when
the
sun
was
risen,
it
was
scorched;
and
because
it
had
no
root,
it
withered
away.
And
other
fell
among
the
thorns,
and
the
thorns
grew
up,
and
choked
it,
and
it
yielded
no
fruit.
And
others
fell
into
the
good
ground,
and
yielded
fruit,
growing
up
and
increasing;
and
brought
forth,
thirtyfold,
and
sixtyfold,
and
a
hundredfold.
And
he
said,
Who
hath
ears
to
hear,
let
him
hear.
And
when
he
was
alone,
they
that
were
about
him
with
the
twelve
asked
of
him
the
parables.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Unto
you
is
given
the
mystery
of
the
kingdom
of
God:
but
unto
them
that
are
without,
all
things
are
done
in
parables:
that
seeing
they
may
see,
and
not
perceive;
and
hearing
they
may
hear,
and
not
understand;
lest
haply
they
should
turn
again,
and
it
should
be
forgiven
them.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Know
ye
not
this
parable?
and
how
shall
ye
know
all
the
parables?
The
sower
soweth
the
word.
And
these
are
they
by
the
way
side,
where
the
word
is
sown;
and
when
they
have
heard,
straightway
cometh
Satan,
and
taketh
away
the
word
which
hath
been
sown
in
them.
And
these
in
like
manner
are
they
that
are
sown
upon
the
rocky
places,
who,
when
they
have
heard
the
word,
straightway
receive
it
with
joy;
and
they
have
no
root
in
themselves,
but
endure
for
a
while;
then,
when
tribulation
or
persecution
ariseth
because
of
the
word,
straightway
they
stumble.
And
others
are
they
that
are
sown
among
the
thorns;
these
are
they
that
have
heard
the
word,
and
the
cares
of
the
world,
and
the
deceitfulness
of
riches,
and
the
lusts
of
other
things
entering
in,
choke
the
word,
and
it
becometh
unfruitful.
And
those
are
they
that
were
sown
upon
the
good
ground;
such
as
hear
the
word,
and
accept
it,
and
bear
fruit,
thirtyfold,
and
sixtyfold,
and
a
hundredfold.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Is
the
lamp
brought
to
be
put
under
the
bushel,
or
under
the
bed,
and
not
to
be
put
on
the
stand?
For
there
is
nothing
hid,
save
that
it
should
be
manifested;
neither
was
anything
made
secret,
but
that
it
should
come
to
light.
If
any
man
hath
ears
to
hear,
let
him
hear.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Take
heed
what
ye
hear:
with
what
measure
ye
mete
it
shall
be
measured
unto
you:
and
more
shall
be
given
unto
you.
For
he
that
hath,
to
him
shall
be
given:
and
he
that
hath
not,
from
him
shall
be
taken
away
even
that
which
he
hath.
And
he
said,
So
is
the
kingdom
of
God,
as
if
a
man
should
cast
seed
upon
the
earth;
and
should
sleep
and
rise
night
and
day,
and
the
seed
should
spring
up
and
grow,
he
knoweth
not
how.
The
earth
beareth
fruit
of
herself;
first
the
blade,
then
the
ear,
then
the
full
corn
in
the
ear.
But
when
the
fruit
is
ripe,
straightway
he
putteth
forth
the
sickle,
because
the
harvest
is
come.
And
he
said,
How
shall
we
liken
the
kingdom
of
God?
or
in
what
parable
shall
we
set
it
forth?
It
is
like
a
grain
of
mustard
seed,
which,
when
it
is
sown
upon
the
earth,
though
it
be
less
than
all
the
seeds
that
are
upon
the
earth,
yet
when
it
is
sown,
groweth
up,
and
becometh
greater
than
all
the
herbs,
and
putteth
out
great
branches;
so
that
the
birds
of
the
heaven
can
lodge
under
the
shadow
thereof.
And
with
many
such
parables
spake
he
the
word
unto
them,
as
they
were
able
to
hear
it:
and
without
a
parable
spake
he
not
unto
them:
but
privately
to
his
own
disciples
he
expounded
all
things.
And
on
that
day,
when
even
was
come,
he
saith
unto
them,
Let
us
go
over
unto
the
other
side.
And
leaving
the
multitude,
they
take
him
with
them,
even
as
he
was,
in
the
boat.
And
other
boats
were
with
him.
And
there
ariseth
a
great
storm
of
wind,
and
the
waves
beat
into
the
boat,
insomuch
that
the
boat
was
now
filling.
And
he
himself
was
in
the
stern,
asleep
on
the
cushion:
and
they
awake
him,
and
say
unto
him,
Master,
carest
thou
not
that
we
perish?
And
he
awoke,
and
rebuked
the
wind,
and
said
unto
the
sea,
Peace,
be
still.
And
the
wind
ceased,
and
there
was
a
great
calm.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Why
are
ye
fearful?
have
ye
not
yet
faith?
And
they
feared
exceedingly,
and
said
one
to
another,
Who
then
is
this,
that
even
the
wind
and
the
sea
obey
him?
And
they
came
to
the
other
side
of
the
sea,
into
the
country
of
the
Gerasenes.
And
when
he
was
come
out
of
the
boat,
straightway
there
met
him
out
of
the
tombs
a
man
with
an
unclean
spirit,
who
had
his
dwelling
in
the
tombs:
and
no
man
could
any
more
bind
him,
no,
not
with
a
chain;
because
that
he
had
been
often
bound
with
fetters
and
chains,
and
the
chains
had
been
rent
asunder
by
him,
and
the
fetters
broken
in
pieces:
and
no
man
had
strength
to
tame
him.
And
always,
night
and
day,
in
the
tombs
and
in
the
mountains,
he
was
crying
out,
and
cutting
himself
with
stones.
And
when
he
saw
Jesus
from
afar,
he
ran
and
worshipped
him;
and
crying
out
with
a
loud
voice,
he
saith,
What
have
I
to
do
with
thee,
Jesus,
thou
Son
of
the
Most
High
God?
I
adjure
thee
by
God,
torment
me
not.
For
he
said
unto
him,
Come
forth,
thou
unclean
spirit,
out
of
the
man.
And
he
asked
him,
What
is
thy
name?
And
he
saith
unto
him,
My
name
is
Legion;
for
we
are
many.
And
he
besought
him
much
that
he
would
not
send
them
away
out
of
the
country.
Now
there
was
there
on
the
mountain
side
a
great
herd
of
swine
feeding.
And
they
besought
him,
saying,
Send
us
into
the
swine,
that
we
may
enter
into
them.
And
he
gave
them
leave.
And
the
unclean
spirits
came
out,
and
entered
into
the
swine:
and
the
herd
rushed
down
the
steep
into
the
sea,
in
number
about
two
thousand;
and
they
were
choked
in
the
sea.
And
they
that
fed
them
fled,
and
told
it
in
the
city,
and
in
the
country.
And
they
came
to
see
what
it
was
that
had
come
to
pass.
And
they
come
to
Jesus,
and
behold
him
that
was
possessed
with
devils
sitting,
clothed
and
in
his
right
mind,
even
him
that
had
the
legion:
and
they
were
afraid.
And
they
that
saw
it
declared
unto
them
how
it
befell
him
that
was
possessed
with
devils,
and
concerning
the
swine.
And
they
began
to
beseech
him
to
depart
from
their
borders.
And
as
he
was
entering
into
the
boat,
he
that
had
been
possessed
with
devils
besought
him
that
he
might
be
with
him.
And
he
suffered
him
not,
but
saith
unto
him,
Go
to
thy
house
unto
thy
friends,
and
tell
them
how
great
things
the
Lord
hath
done
for
thee,
and
how
he
had
mercy
on
thee.
And
he
went
his
way,
and
began
to
publish
in
Decapolis
how
great
things
Jesus
had
done
for
him:
and
all
men
did
marvel.
And
when
Jesus
had
crossed
over
again
in
the
boat
unto
the
other
side,
a
great
multitude
was
gathered
unto
him:
and
he
was
by
the
sea.
And
there
cometh
one
of
the
rulers
of
the synagogue,
Jairus
by
name;
and
seeing
him,
he
falleth
at
his
feet,
and beseecheth
him
much,
saying,
My
little
daughter
is
at
the
point
of
death:
I
pray
thee,
that
thou
come
and
lay
thy
hands
on
her,
that
she
may
be
made
whole,
and
live.
And
he
went
with
him;
and
a
great
multitude
followed
him,
and
they
thronged
him.
And
a
woman,
which
had
an
issue
of
blood
twelve
years,
and
had
suffered
many
things
of
many
physicians,
and
had
spent
all
that
she
had,
and
was
nothing
bettered,
but
rather
grew
worse,
having
heard
the
things
concerning
Jesus,
came
in
the
crowd
behind,
and
touched
his
garment.
For
she
said,
If
I
touch
but
his
garments,
I
shall
be
made
whole.
And
straightway
the
fountain
of
her
blood
was
dried
up;
and
she
felt
in
her
body
that
she
was
healed
of
her
plague.
And
straightway
Jesus,
perceiving
in
himself
that
the
power
proceeding
from
him
had
gone
forth,
turned
him
about
in
the
crowd,
and
said,
Who
touched
my
garments?
And
his
disciples
said
unto
him,
Thou
seest
the
multitude
thronging
thee,
and
sayest
thou,
Who
touched
me?
And
he
looked
round
about
to
see
her
that
had
done
this
thing.
But
the
woman
fearing
and
trembling,
knowing
what
had
been
done
to
her,
came
and
fell
down
before
him,
and
told
him
all
the
truth.
And
he
said
unto
her,
Daughter,
thy
faith
hath
made
thee
whole;
go
in
peace,
and
be
whole
of
thy
plague.
While
he
yet
spake,
they
come
from
the
ruler
of
the synagogue’s
house,
saying,
Thy
daughter
is
dead:
why
troublest
thou
the
Master
any
further?
But
Jesus,
not heeding
the
word
spoken,
saith
unto
the
ruler
of
the synagogue,
Fear
not,
only
believe.
And
he
suffered
no
man
to
follow
with
him,
save
Peter,
and
James,
and
John
the
brother
of
James.
And
they
come
to
the
house
of
the
ruler
of
the synagogue;
and
he
beholdeth
a
tumult,
and
many
weeping
and
wailing
greatly.
And
when
he
was
entered
in,
he
saith
unto
them,
Why
make
ye
a
tumult,
and
weep?
the
child
is
not
dead,
but
sleepeth.
And
they
laughed
him
to
scorn.
But
he,
having
put
them
all
forth,
taketh
the
father
of
the
child
and
her
mother
and
them
that
were
with
him,
and
goeth
in
where
the
child
was.
And
taking
the
child
by
the
hand,
he
saith
unto
her,
Talitha
cumi;
which
is,
being
interpreted,
Damsel,
I
say
unto
thee,
Arise.
And
straightway
the
damsel
rose
up,
and
walked;
for
she
was
twelve
years
old.
And
they
were
amazed
straightway
with
a
great
amazement.
And
he
charged
them
much
that
no
man
should
know
this:
and
he
commanded
that
something
should
be
given
her
to
eat.
And
he
went
out
from
thence;
and
he
cometh
into
his
own
country;
and
his
disciples
follow
him.
And
when
the
sabbath
was
come,
he
began
to
teach
in
the
synagogue:
and
many
hearing
him
were
astonished,
saying,
Whence
hath
this
man
these
things?
and,
What
is
the
wisdom
that
is
given
unto
this
man,
and
what
mean
such
mighty
works
wrought
by
his
hands?
Is
not
this
the
carpenter,
the
son
of
Mary,
and
brother
of
James,
and
Joses,
and
Judas,
and
Simon?
and
are
not
his
sisters
here
with
us?
And
they
were
offended
in
him.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
A
prophet
is
not
without
honour,
save
in
his
own
country,
and
among
his
own
kin,
and
in
his
own
house.
And
he
could
there
do
no
mighty
work,
save
that
he
laid
his
hands
upon
a
few
sick
folk,
and
healed
them.
And
he
marveled
because
of
their unbelief.
And
he
went
round
about
the
villages
teaching.
And
he
called
unto
him
the
twelve,
and
began
to
send
them
forth
by
two
and
two;
and
he
gave
them
authority
over
the
unclean
spirits;
and
he
charged
them
that
they
should
take
nothing
for
their
journey,
save
a
staff
only;
no
bread,
no wallet,
no
money
in
their
purse;
but
to
go
shod
with
sandals:
and,
said
he,
put
not
on
two
coats.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Wheresoever
ye
enter
into
a
house,
there
abide
till
ye
depart
thence.
And
whatsoever
place
shall
not
receive
you,
and
they
hear
you
not,
as
ye
go
forth
thence,
shake
off
the
dust
that
is
under
your
feet
for
a
testimony
unto
them.
And
they
went
out,
and
preached
that
men
should
repent.
And
they
cast
out
many
devils,
and
anointed
with
oil
many
that
were
sick,
and
healed
them.
And
king
Herod
heard
thereof;
for
his
name
had
become
known:
and
he
said,
John
the Baptist
is
risen
from
the
dead,
and
therefore
do
these
powers
work
in
him.
But
others
said,
It
is
Elijah.
And
others
said,
It
is
a
prophet,
even
as
one
of
the
prophets.
But
Herod,
when
he
heard
thereof,
said,
John,
whom
I
beheaded,
he
is
risen.
For
Herod
himself
had
sent
forth
and
laid
hold
upon
John,
and
bound
him
in
prison
for
the
sake
of
Herodias,
his
brother
Philip’s
wife:
for
he
had
married
her.
For
John
said
unto
Herod,
It
is
not
lawful
for
thee
to
have
thy
brother’s
wife.
And
Herodias
set
herself
against
him,
and
desired
to
kill
him;
and
she
could
not;
for
Herod
feared
John,
knowing
that
he
was
a
righteous
man
and
a
holy,
and
kept
him
safe.
And
when
he
heard
him,
he
was
much
perplexed;
and
he
heard
him
gladly.
And
when
a
convenient
day
was
come,
that
Herod
on
his
birthday
made
a
supper
to
his
lords,
and
the
high
captains,
and
the
chief
men
of
Galilee;
and
when
the
daughter
of
Herodias
herself
came
in
and
danced,
she
pleased
Herod
and
them
that
sat
at
meat
with
him;
and
the
king
said
unto
the
damsel,
Ask
of
me
whatsoever
thou
wilt,
and
I
will
give
it
thee.
And
he
sware
unto
her,
Whatsoever
thou
shalt
ask
of
me,
I
will
give
it
thee,
unto
the
half
of
my
kingdom.
And
she
went
out,
and
said
unto
her
mother,
What
shall
I
ask?
And
she
said,
The
head
of
John
the Baptist.
And
she
came
in
straightway
with
haste
unto
the
king,
and
asked,
saying,
I
will
that
thou
forthwith
give
me
in
a
charger
the
head
of
John
the Baptist.
And
the
king
was
exceeding
sorry;
but
for
the
sake
of
his
oaths,
and
of
them
that
sat
at
meat,
he
would
not
reject
her.
And
straightway
the
king
sent
forth
a
soldier
of
his
guard,
and
commanded
to
bring
his
head:
and
he
went
and
beheaded
him
in
the
prison,
and
brought
his
head
in
a
charger,
and
gave
it
to
the
damsel;
and
the
damsel
gave
it
to
her
mother.
And
when
his
disciples
heard
thereof,
they
came
and
took
up
his
corpse,
and
laid
it
in
a
tomb.
And
the apostles
gather
themselves
together
unto
Jesus;
and
they
told
him
all
things,
whatsoever
they
had
done,
and
whatsoever
they
had
taught.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Come
ye
yourselves
apart
into
a
desert
place,
and
rest
a
while.
For
there
were
many
coming
and
going,
and
they
had
no
leisure
so
much
as
to
eat.
And
they
went
away
in
the
boat
to
a
desert
place
apart.
And
the
people
saw
them
going,
and
many
knew
them,
and
they
ran
there
together
on
foot
from
all
the
cities,
and
outwent
them.
And
he
came
forth
and
saw
a
great
multitude,
and
he
had
compassion
on
them,
because
they
were
as
sheep
not
having
a
shepherd:
and
he
began
to
teach
them
many
things.
And
when
the
day
was
now
far
spent,
his
disciples
came
unto
him,
and
said,
The
place
is
desert,
and
the
day
is
now
far
spent:
send
them
away,
that
they
may
go
into
the
country
and
villages
round
about,
and
buy
themselves
somewhat
to
eat.
But
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Give
ye
them
to
eat.
And
they
say
unto
him,
Shall
we
go
and
buy
two
hundred
pennyworth
of
bread,
and
give
them
to
eat?
And
he
saith
unto
them,
How
many
loaves
have
ye?
go
and
see.
And
when
they
knew,
they
say,
Five,
and
two
fishes.
And
he
commanded
them
that
all
should
sit
down
by
companies
upon
the
green
grass.
And
they
sat
down
in
ranks,
by
hundreds,
and
by
fifties.
And
he
took
the
five
loaves
and
the
two
fishes,
and
looking
up
to
heaven,
he
blessed,
and
brake
the
loaves;
and
he
gave
to
the
disciples
to
set
before
them;
and
the
two
fishes
divided
he
among
them
all.
And
they
did
all
eat,
and
were
filled.
And
they
took
up
broken
pieces,
twelve basketfuls,
and
also
of
the
fishes.
And
they
that
ate
the
loaves
were
five
thousand
men.
And
straightway
he
constrained
his
disciples
to
enter
into
the
boat,
and
to
go
before
him
unto
the
other
side
to Bethsaida,
while
he
himself
sendeth
the
multitude
away.
And
after
he
had
taken
leave
of
them,
he
departed
into
the
mountain
to
pray.
And
when
even
was
come,
the
boat
was
in
the
midst
of
the
sea,
and
he
alone
on
the
land.
And
seeing
them
distressed
in
rowing,
for
the
wind
was
contrary
unto
them,
about
the
fourth
watch
of
the
night
he
cometh
unto
them,
walking
on
the
sea;
and
he
would
have
passed
by
them:
but
they,
when
they
saw
him
walking
on
the
sea,
supposed
that
it
was
an apparition,
and
cried
out:
for
they
all
saw
him,
and
were
troubled.
But
he
straightway
spake
with
them,
and
saith
unto
them,
Be
of
good
cheer:
it
is
I;
be
not
afraid.
And
he
went
up
unto
them
into
the
boat;
and
the
wind
ceased:
and
they
were
sore
amazed
in
themselves;
for
they
understood
not
concerning
the
loaves,
but
their
heart
was
hardened.
And
when
they
had
crossed
over,
they
came
to
the
land
unto
Gennesaret,
and
moored
to
the
shore.
And
when
they
were
come
out
of
the
boat,
straightway
the
people
knew
him,
and
ran
round
about
that
whole
region,
and
began
to
carry
about
on
their
beds
those
that
were
sick,
where
they
heard
he
was.
And
wheresoever
he
entered,
into
villages,
or
into
cities,
or
into
the
country,
they
laid
the
sick
in
the marketplaces,
and
besought
him
that
they
might
touch
if
it
were
but
the
border
of
his
garment:
and
as
many
as
touched
him
were
made
whole.
And
there
are
gathered
together
unto
him
the
Pharisees,
and
certain
of
the
scribes,
which
had
come
from
Jerusalem,
and
had
seen
that
some
of
his
disciples
ate
their
bread
with
defiled,
that
is, unwashen,
hands.
For
the
Pharisees,
and
all
the
Jews,
except
they
wash
their
hands
diligently,
eat
not,
holding
the
tradition
of
the
elders:
and
when
they
come
from
the marketplace,
except
they
wash
themselves,
they
eat
not:
and
many
other
things
there
be,
which
they
have
received
to
hold, washings
of
cups,
and
pots,
and
brasen
vessels.
And
the
Pharisees
and
the
scribes
ask
him,
Why
walk
not
thy
disciples
according
to
the
tradition
of
the
elders,
but
eat
their
bread
with
defiled
hands?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Well
did
Isaiah
prophesy
of
you
hypocrites,
as
it
is
written,
This
people
honoureth
me
with
their
lips,
But
their
heart
is
far
from
me.
But
in
vain
do
they
worship
me,
Teaching
as
their
doctrines
the
precepts
of
men.
Ye
leave
the
commandment
of
God,
and
hold
fast
the
tradition
of
men.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Full
well
do
ye
reject
the
commandment
of
God,
that
ye
may
keep
your
tradition.
For
Moses
said,
Honour
thy
father
and
thy
mother;
and,
He
that
speaketh
evil
of
father
or
mother,
let
him
die
the
death:
but
ye
say,
If
a
man
shall
say
to
his
father
or
his
mother,
That
wherewith
thou mightest
have
been
profited
by
me
is
Corban,
that
is
to
say,
Given
to
God;
ye
no
longer
suffer
him
to
do aught
for
his
father
or
his
mother;
making
void
the
word
of
God
by
your
tradition,
which
ye
have
delivered:
and
many
such
like
things
ye
do.
And
he
called
to
him
the
multitude
again,
and
said
unto
them,
Hear
me
all
of
you,
and
understand:
there
is
nothing
from
without
the
man,
that
going
into
him
can
defile
him:
but
the
things
which
proceed
out
of
the
man
are
those
that
defile
the
man.
7:16
Many ancient authorities insert ver. 16
If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.
And
when
he
was
entered
into
the
house
from
the
multitude,
his
disciples
asked
of
him
the
parable.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Are
ye
so
without
understanding
also?
Perceive
ye
not,
that
whatsoever
from
without
goeth
into
the
man,
it
cannot
defile
him;
because
it
goeth
not
into
his
heart,
but
into
his
belly,
and
goeth
out
into
the draught?
This
he
said,
making
all
meats
clean.
And
he
said,
That
which
proceedeth
out
of
the
man,
that
defileth
the
man.
For
from
within,
out
of
the
heart
of
men,
evil
thoughts
proceed,
fornications,
thefts,
murders,
adulteries,
covetings, wickednesses,
deceit, lasciviousness,
an
evil
eye, railing,
pride,
foolishness:
all
these
evil
things
proceed
from
within,
and
defile
the
man.
And
from
thence
he
arose,
and
went
away
into
the
borders
of
Tyre
and
Sidon.
And
he
entered
into
a
house,
and
would
have
no
man
know
it:
and
he
could
not
be
hid.
But
straightway
a
woman,
whose
little
daughter
had
an
unclean
spirit,
having
heard
of
him,
came
and
fell
down
at
his
feet.
Now
the
woman
was
a
Greek,
a
Syrophoenician
by
race.
And
she
besought
him
that
he
would
cast
forth
the
devil
out
of
her
daughter.
And
he
said
unto
her,
Let
the
children
first
be
filled:
for
it
is
not
meet
to
take
the
children’s
bread
and
cast
it
to
the
dogs.
But
she
answered
and
saith
unto
him,
Yea,
Lord:
even
the
dogs
under
the
table
eat
of
the
children’s
crumbs.
And
he
said
unto
her,
For
this
saying
go
thy
way;
the
devil
is
gone
out
of
thy
daughter.
And
she
went
away
unto
her
house,
and
found
the
child
laid
upon
the
bed,
and
the
devil
gone
out.
And
again
he
went
out
from
the
borders
of
Tyre,
and
came
through
Sidon
unto
the
sea
of
Galilee,
through
the
midst
of
the
borders
of
Decapolis.
And
they
bring
unto
him
one
that
was
deaf,
and
had
an impediment
in
his
speech;
and
they
beseech
him
to
lay
his
hand
upon
him.
And
he
took
him
aside
from
the
multitude
privately,
and
put
his
fingers
into
his
ears,
and
he
spat,
and
touched
his
tongue;
and
looking
up
to
heaven,
he
sighed,
and
saith
unto
him,
Ephphatha,
that
is,
Be
opened.
And
his
ears
were
opened,
and
the
bond
of
his
tongue
was
loosed,
and
he
spake
plain.
And
he
charged
them
that
they
should
tell
no
man:
but
the
more
he
charged
them,
so
much
the
more
a
great
deal
they
published
it.
And
they
were
beyond
measure
astonished,
saying,
He
hath
done
all
things
well:
he
maketh
even
the
deaf
to
hear,
and
the
dumb
to
speak.
In
those
days,
when
there
was
again
a
great
multitude,
and
they
had
nothing
to
eat,
he
called
unto
him
his
disciples,
and
saith
unto
them,
I
have
compassion
on
the
multitude,
because
they
continue
with
me
now
three
days,
and
have
nothing
to
eat:
and
if
I
send
them
away
fasting
to
their
home,
they
will
faint
in
the
way;
and
some
of
them
are
come
from
far.
And
his
disciples
answered
him,
Whence
shall
one
be
able
to
fill
these
men
with
bread
here
in
a
desert
place?
And
he
asked
them,
How
many
loaves
have
ye?
And
they
said,
Seven.
And
he
commandeth
the
multitude
to
sit
down
on
the
ground:
and
he
took
the
seven
loaves,
and
having
given
thanks,
he
brake,
and
gave
to
his
disciples,
to
set
before
them;
and
they
set
them
before
the
multitude.
And
they
had
a
few
small
fishes:
and
having
blessed
them,
he
commanded
to
set
these
also
before
them.
And
they
did
eat,
and
were
filled:
and
they
took
up,
of
broken
pieces
that
remained
over,
seven
baskets.
And
they
were
about
four
thousand:
and
he
sent
them
away.
And
straightway
he
entered
into
the
boat
with
his
disciples,
and
came
into
the
parts
of
Dalmanutha.
And
the
Pharisees
came
forth,
and
began
to
question
with
him,
seeking
of
him
a
sign
from
heaven,
tempting
him.
And
he
sighed
deeply
in
his
spirit,
and
saith,
Why
doth
this
generation
seek
a
sign?
verily
I
say
unto
you,
There
shall
no
sign
be
given
unto
this
generation.
And
he
left
them,
and
again
entering
into
the
boat
departed
to
the
other
side.
And
they
forgot
to
take
bread;
and
they
had
not
in
the
boat
with
them
more
than
one
loaf.
And
he
charged
them,
saying,
Take
heed,
beware
of
the
leaven
of
the
Pharisees
and
the
leaven
of
Herod.
And
they
reasoned
one
with
another,
saying,
We
have
no
bread.
And
Jesus
perceiving
it
saith
unto
them,
Why
reason
ye,
because
ye
have
no
bread?
do
ye
not
yet
perceive,
neither
understand?
have
ye
your
heart
hardened?
Having
eyes,
see
ye
not?
and
having
ears,
hear
ye
not?
and
do
ye
not
remember?
When
I
brake
the
five
loaves
among
the
five
thousand,
how
many
baskets
full
of
broken
pieces
took
ye
up?
They
say
unto
him,
Twelve.
And
when
the
seven
among
the
four
thousand,
how
many basketfuls
of
broken
pieces
took
ye
up?
And
they
say
unto
him,
Seven.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Do
ye
not
yet
understand?
And
they
come
unto Bethsaida.
And
they
bring
to
him
a
blind
man,
and
beseech
him
to
touch
him.
And
he
took
hold
of
the
blind
man
by
the
hand,
and
brought
him
out
of
the
village;
and
when
he
had
spit
on
his
eyes,
and
laid
his
hands
upon
him,
he
asked
him,
Seest
thou aught?
And
he
looked
up,
and
said,
I
see
men;
for
I
behold
them
as
trees,
walking.
Then
again
he
laid
his
hands
upon
his
eyes;
and
he
looked
stedfastly,
and
was
restored,
and
saw
all
things
clearly.
And
he
sent
him
away
to
his
home,
saying,
Do
not
even
enter
into
the
village.
And
Jesus
went
forth,
and
his
disciples,
into
the
villages
of
Caesarea
Philippi:
and
in
the
way
he
asked
his
disciples,
saying
unto
them,
Who
do
men
say
that
I
am?
And
they
told
him,
saying,
John
the Baptist:
and
others,
Elijah;
but
others,
One
of
the
prophets.
And
he
asked
them,
But
who
say
ye
that
I
am?
Peter
answereth
and
saith
unto
him,
Thou
art
the
Christ.
And
he
charged
them
that
they
should
tell
no
man
of
him.
And
he
began
to
teach
them,
that
the
Son
of
man
must
suffer
many
things,
and
be
rejected
by
the
elders,
and
the
chief
priests,
and
the
scribes,
and
be
killed,
and
after
three
days
rise
again.
And
he
spake
the
saying
openly.
And
Peter
took
him,
and
began
to
rebuke
him.
But
he
turning
about,
and
seeing
his
disciples,
rebuked
Peter,
and
saith,
Get
thee
behind
me,
Satan:
for
thou mindest
not
the
things
of
God,
but
the
things
of
men.
And
he
called
unto
him
the
multitude
with
his
disciples,
and
said
unto
them,
If
any
man
would
come
after
me,
let
him
deny
himself,
and
take
up
his
cross,
and
follow
me.
For
whosoever
would
save
his
life
shall
lose
it;
and
whosoever
shall
lose
his
life
for
my
sake
and
the
gospel’s
shall
save
it.
For
what
doth
it
profit
a
man,
to
gain
the
whole
world,
and
forfeit
his
life?
For
what
should
a
man
give
in
exchange
for
his
life?
For
whosoever
shall
be
ashamed
of
me
and
of
my
words
in
this
adulterous
and
sinful
generation,
the
Son
of
man
also
shall
be
ashamed
of
him,
when
he
cometh
in
the
glory
of
his
Father
with
the
holy
angels.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
There
be
some
here
of
them
that
stand
by,
which
shall
in
no
wise
taste
of
death,
till
they
see
the
kingdom
of
God
come
with
power.
And
after
six
days
Jesus
taketh
with
him
Peter,
and
James,
and
John,
and
bringeth
them
up
into
a
high
mountain
apart
by
themselves:
and
he
was
transfigured
before
them:
and
his
garments
became
glistering,
exceeding
white;
so
as
no
fuller
on
earth
can
whiten
them.
And
there
appeared
unto
them
Elijah
with
Moses:
and
they
were
talking
with
Jesus.
And
Peter
answereth
and
saith
to
Jesus,
Rabbi,
it
is
good
for
us
to
be
here:
and
let
us
make
three
tabernacles;
one
for
thee,
and
one
for
Moses,
and
one
for
Elijah.
For
he
wist
not
what
to
answer;
for
they
became
sore
afraid.
And
there
came
a
cloud
overshadowing
them:
and
there
came
a
voice
out
of
the
cloud,
This
is
my
beloved
Son:
hear
ye
him.
And
suddenly
looking
round
about,
they
saw
no
one
any
more,
save
Jesus
only
with
themselves.
And
as
they
were
coming
down
from
the
mountain,
he
charged
them
that
they
should
tell
no
man
what
things
they
had
seen,
save
when
the
Son
of
man
should
have
risen
again
from
the
dead.
And
they
kept
the
saying,
questioning
among
themselves
what
the
rising
again
from
the
dead
should
mean.
And
they
asked
him,
saying,
The
scribes
say
that
Elijah
must
first
come.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Elijah
indeed
cometh
first,
and
restoreth
all
things:
and
how
is
it
written
of
the
Son
of
man,
that
he
should
suffer
many
things
and
be
set
at
nought?
But
I
say
unto
you,
that
Elijah
is
come,
and
they
have
also
done
unto
him
whatsoever
they
listed,
even
as
it
is
written
of
him.
And
when
they
came
to
the
disciples,
they
saw
a
great
multitude
about
them,
and
scribes
questioning
with
them.
And
straightway
all
the
multitude,
when
they
saw
him,
were
greatly
amazed,
and
running
to
him
saluted
him.
And
he
asked
them,
What
question
ye
with
them?
And
one
of
the
multitude
answered
him,
Master,
I
brought
unto
thee
my
son,
which
hath
a
dumb
spirit;
and
wheresoever
it
taketh
him,
it
dasheth
him
down:
and
he foameth,
and grindeth
his
teeth,
and
pineth
away:
and
I
spake
to
thy
disciples
that
they
should
cast
it
out;
and
they
were
not
able.
And
he
answereth
them
and
saith,
O
faithless
generation,
how
long
shall
I
be
with
you?
how
long
shall
I
bear
with
you?
bring
him
unto
me.
And
they
brought
him
unto
him:
and
when
he
saw
him,
straightway
the
spirit
tare
him
grievously;
and
he
fell
on
the
ground,
and
wallowed foaming.
And
he
asked
his
father,
How
long
time
is
it
since
this
hath
come
unto
him?
And
he
said,
From
a
child.
And oft-times
it
hath
cast
him
both
into
the
fire
and
into
the
waters,
to
destroy
him:
but
if
thou
canst
do
anything,
have
compassion
on
us,
and
help
us.
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
If
thou
canst!
All
things
are
possible
to
him
that
believeth.
Straightway
the
father
of
the
child
cried
out,
and
said,
I
believe;
help
thou
mine unbelief.
And
when
Jesus
saw
that
a
multitude
came
running
together,
he
rebuked
the
unclean
spirit,
saying
unto
him,
Thou
dumb
and
deaf
spirit,
I
command
thee,
come
out
of
him,
and
enter
no
more
into
him.
And
having
cried
out,
and
torn
him
much,
he
came
out:
and
the
child
became
as
one
dead; insomuch
that
the
more
part
said,
He
is
dead.
But
Jesus
took
him
by
the
hand,
and
raised
him
up;
and
he
arose.
And
when
he
was
come
into
the
house,
his
disciples
asked
him
privately,
saying,
We
could
not
cast
it
out.
And
he
said
unto
them,
This
kind
can
come
out
by
nothing,
save
by
prayer.
And
they
went
forth
from
thence,
and
passed
through
Galilee;
and
he
would
not
that
any
man
should
know
it.
For
he
taught
his
disciples,
and
said
unto
them,
The
Son
of
man
is
delivered
up
into
the
hands
of
men,
and
they
shall
kill
him;
and
when
he
is
killed,
after
three
days
he
shall
rise
again.
But
they
understood
not
the
saying,
and
were
afraid
to
ask
him.
And
they
came
to
Capernaum:
and
when
he
was
in
the
house
he
asked
them,
What
were
ye
reasoning
in
the
way?
But
they
held
their
peace:
for
they
had
disputed
one
with
another
in
the
way,
who
was
the
greatest.
And
he
sat
down,
and
called
the
twelve;
and
he
saith
unto
them,
If
any
man
would
be
first,
he
shall
be
last
of
all,
and
minister
of
all.
And
he
took
a
little
child,
and
set
him
in
the
midst
of
them:
and
taking
him
in
his
arms,
he
said
unto
them,
Whosoever
shall
receive
one
of
such
little
children
in
my
name,
receiveth
me:
and
whosoever
receiveth
me,
receiveth
not
me,
but
him
that
sent
me.
John
said
unto
him,
Master,
we
saw
one
casting
out
devils
in
thy
name:
and
we forbade
him,
because
he
followed
not
us.
But
Jesus
said,
Forbid
him
not:
for
there
is
no
man
which
shall
do
a
mighty
work
in
my
name,
and
be
able
quickly
to
speak
evil
of
me.
For
he
that
is
not
against
us
is
for
us.
For
whosoever
shall
give
you
a
cup
of
water
to
drink,
because
ye
are
Christ’s,
verily
I
say
unto
you,
he
shall
in
no
wise
lose
his
reward.
And
whosoever
shall
cause
one
of
these
little
ones
that
believe
on
me
to
stumble,
it
were
better
for
him
if
a
great
millstone
were
hanged
about
his
neck,
and
he
were
cast
into
the
sea.
And
if
thy
hand
cause
thee
to
stumble,
cut
it
off:
it
is
good
for
thee
to
enter
into
life
maimed,
rather
than
having
thy
two
hands
to
go
into
hell,
into
the unquenchable
fire.
9:44
Ver. 44 and 46 (which are identical with ver. 48) are omitted by the best ancient authorities.
And
if
thy
foot
cause
thee
to
stumble,
cut
it
off:
it
is
good
for
thee
to
enter
into
life
halt,
rather
than
having
thy
two
feet
to
be
cast
into
hell.
9:46
Ver. 44 and 46 (which are identical with ver. 48) are omitted by the best ancient authorities.
And
if
thine
eye
cause
thee
to
stumble,
cast
it
out:
it
is
good
for
thee
to
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God
with
one
eye,
rather
than
having
two
eyes
to
be
cast
into
hell;
where
their
worm
dieth
not,
and
the
fire
is
not
quenched.
For
every
one
shall
be
salted
with
fire.
Salt
is
good:
but
if
the
salt
have
lost
its saltness,
wherewith
will
ye
season
it?
Have
salt
in
yourselves,
and
be
at
peace
one
with
another.
And
he
arose
from
thence,
and
cometh
into
the
borders
of
Judaea
and
beyond
Jordan:
and
multitudes
come
together
unto
him
again;
and,
as
he
was
wont,
he
taught
them
again.
And
there
came
unto
him
Pharisees,
and
asked
him,
Is
it
lawful
for
a
man
to
put
away
his
wife?
tempting
him.
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
What
did
Moses
command
you?
And
they
said,
Moses
suffered
to
write
a
bill
of
divorcement,
and
to
put
her
away.
But
Jesus
said
unto
them,
For
your
hardness
of
heart
he
wrote
you
this
commandment.
But
from
the
beginning
of
the
creation,
Male
and
female
made
he
them.
For
this
cause
shall
a
man
leave
his
father
and
mother,
and
shall
cleave
to
his
wife;
and
the
twain
shall
become
one
flesh:
so
that
they
are
no
more
twain,
but
one
flesh.
What
therefore
God
hath
joined
together,
let
not
man
put
asunder.
And
in
the
house
the
disciples
asked
him
again
of
this
matter.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Whosoever
shall
put
away
his
wife,
and
marry
another,
committeth
adultery
against
her:
and
if
she
herself
shall
put
away
her
husband,
and
marry
another,
she
committeth
adultery.
And
they
brought
unto
him
little
children,
that
he
should
touch
them:
and
the
disciples
rebuked
them.
But
when
Jesus
saw
it,
he
was
moved
with
indignation,
and
said
unto
them,
Suffer
the
little
children
to
come
unto
me;
forbid
them
not:
for
of
such
is
the
kingdom
of
God.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
Whosoever
shall
not
receive
the
kingdom
of
God
as
a
little
child,
he
shall
in
no
wise
enter
therein.
And
he
took
them
in
his
arms,
and
blessed
them,
laying
his
hands
upon
them.
And
as
he
was
going
forth
into
the
way,
there
ran
one
to
him,
and
kneeled
to
him,
and
asked
him,
Good
Master,
what
shall
I
do
that
I
may
inherit
eternal
life?
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Why callest
thou
me
good?
none
is
good
save
one,
even
God.
Thou
knowest
the
commandments,
Do
not
kill,
Do
not
commit
adultery,
Do
not
steal,
Do
not
bear
false
witness,
Do
not
defraud,
Honour
thy
father
and
mother.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Master,
all
these
things
have
I
observed
from
my
youth.
And
Jesus
looking
upon
him
loved
him,
and
said
unto
him,
One
thing
thou
lackest:
go,
sell
whatsoever
thou
hast,
and
give
to
the
poor,
and
thou
shalt
have
treasure
in
heaven:
and
come,
follow
me.
But
his
countenance
fell
at
the
saying,
and
he
went
away
sorrowful:
for
he
was
one
that
had
great
possessions.
And
Jesus
looked
round
about,
and
saith
unto
his
disciples,
How
hardly
shall
they
that
have
riches
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God!
And
the
disciples
were
amazed
at
his
words.
But
Jesus
answereth
again,
and
saith
unto
them,
Children,
how
hard
is
it
for
them
that
trust
in
riches
to
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God!
It
is
easier
for
a
camel
to
go
through
a needle’s
eye,
than
for
a
rich
man
to
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
they
were
astonished
exceedingly,
saying
unto
him,
Then
who
can
be
saved?
Jesus
looking
upon
them
saith,
With
men
it
is
impossible,
but
not
with
God:
for
all
things
are
possible
with
God.
Peter
began
to
say
unto
him,
Lo,
we
have
left
all,
and
have
followed
thee.
Jesus
said,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
There
is
no
man
that
hath
left
house,
or
brethren,
or
sisters,
or
mother,
or
father,
or
children,
or
lands,
for
my
sake,
and
for
the
gospel’s
sake,
but
he
shall
receive
a
hundredfold
now
in
this
time,
houses,
and
brethren,
and
sisters,
and
mothers,
and
children,
and
lands,
with
persecutions;
and
in
the
world
to
come
eternal
life.
But
many
that
are
first
shall
be
last;
and
the
last
first.
And
they
were
in
the
way,
going
up
to
Jerusalem;
and
Jesus
was
going
before
them:
and
they
were
amazed;
and
they
that
followed
were
afraid.
And
he
took
again
the
twelve,
and
began
to
tell
them
the
things
that
were
to
happen
unto
him,
saying,
Behold,
we
go
up
to
Jerusalem;
and
the
Son
of
man
shall
be
delivered
unto
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes;
and
they
shall
condemn
him
to
death,
and
shall
deliver
him
unto
the
Gentiles:
and
they
shall
mock
him,
and
shall
spit
upon
him,
and
shall
scourge
him,
and
shall
kill
him;
and
after
three
days
he
shall
rise
again.
And
there
come
near
unto
him
James
and
John,
the
sons
of
Zebedee,
saying
unto
him,
Master,
we
would
that
thou
shouldest
do
for
us
whatsoever
we
shall
ask
of
thee.
And
he
said
unto
them,
What
would
ye
that
I
should
do
for
you?
And
they
said
unto
him,
Grant
unto
us
that
we
may
sit,
one
on
thy
right
hand,
and
one
on
thy
left
hand,
in
thy
glory.
But
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Ye
know
not
what
ye
ask.
Are
ye
able
to
drink
the
cup
that
I
drink?
or
to
be baptized
with
the baptism
that
I
am baptized
with?
And
they
said
unto
him,
We
are
able.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
The
cup
that
I
drink
ye
shall
drink;
and
with
the baptism
that
I
am baptized
withal
shall
ye
be baptized:
but
to
sit
on
my
right
hand
or
on
my
left
hand
is
not
mine
to
give:
but
it
is
for
them
for
whom
it
hath
been
prepared.
And
when
the
ten
heard
it,
they
began
to
be
moved
with
indignation
concerning
James
and
John.
And
Jesus
called
them
to
him,
and
saith
unto
them,
Ye
know
that
they
which
are
accounted
to
rule
over
the
Gentiles
lord
it
over
them;
and
their
great
ones
exercise
authority
over
them.
But
it
is
not
so
among
you:
but
whosoever
would
become
great
among
you,
shall
be
your
minister:
and
whosoever
would
be
first
among
you,
shall
be
servant
of
all.
For
verily
the
Son
of
man
came
not
to
be
ministered
unto,
but
to
minister,
and
to
give
his
life
a
ransom
for
many.
And
they
come
to
Jericho:
and
as
he
went
out
from
Jericho,
with
his
disciples
and
a
great
multitude,
the
son
of
Timaeus, Bartimaeus,
a
blind
beggar,
was
sitting
by
the
way
side.
And
when
he
heard
that
it
was
Jesus
of
Nazareth,
he
began
to
cry
out,
and
say,
Jesus,
thou
son
of
David,
have
mercy
on
me.
And
many
rebuked
him,
that
he
should
hold
his
peace:
but
he
cried
out
the
more
a
great
deal,
Thou
son
of
David,
have
mercy
on
me.
And
Jesus
stood
still,
and
said,
Call
ye
him.
And
they
call
the
blind
man,
saying
unto
him,
Be
of
good
cheer:
rise,
he
calleth
thee.
And
he,
casting
away
his
garment,
sprang
up,
and
came
to
Jesus.
And
Jesus
answered
him,
and
said,
What
wilt
thou
that
I
should
do
unto
thee?
And
the
blind
man
said
unto
him,
Rabboni,
that
I
may
receive
my
sight.
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Go
thy
way;
thy
faith
hath
made
thee
whole.
And
straightway
he
received
his
sight,
and
followed
him
in
the
way.
And
when
they
draw
nigh
unto
Jerusalem,
unto Bethphage
and Bethany,
at
the
mount
of
Olives,
he
sendeth
two
of
his
disciples,
and
saith
unto
them,
Go
your
way
into
the
village
that
is
over
against
you:
and
straightway
as
ye
enter
into
it,
ye
shall
find
a
colt
tied,
whereon
no
man
ever
yet
sat;
loose
him,
and
bring
him.
And
if
any
one
say
unto
you,
Why
do
ye
this?
say
ye,
The
Lord
hath
need
of
him;
and
straightway
he
will
send
him
back
hither.
And
they
went
away,
and
found
a
colt
tied
at
the
door
without
in
the
open
street;
and
they
loose
him.
And
certain
of
them
that
stood
there
said
unto
them,
What
do
ye,
loosing
the
colt?
And
they
said
unto
them
even
as
Jesus
had
said:
and
they
let
them
go.
And
they
bring
the
colt
unto
Jesus,
and
cast
on
him
their
garments;
and
he
sat
upon
him.
And
many
spread
their
garments
upon
the
way;
and
others
branches,
which
they
had
cut
from
the
fields.
And
they
that
went
before,
and
they
that
followed,
cried,
Hosanna;
Blessed
is
he
that
cometh
in
the
name
of
the
Lord:
Blessed
is
the
kingdom
that
cometh,
the
kingdom
of
our
father
David:
Hosanna
in
the
highest.
And
he
entered
into
Jerusalem,
into
the
temple;
and
when
he
had
looked
round
about
upon
all
things,
it
being
now
eventide,
he
went
out
unto Bethany
with
the
twelve.
And
on
the
morrow,
when
they
were
come
out
from Bethany,
he
hungered.
And
seeing
a
fig
tree
afar
off
having
leaves,
he
came,
if
haply
he
might
find
anything
thereon:
and
when
he
came
to
it,
he
found
nothing
but
leaves;
for
it
was
not
the
season
of
figs.
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
it,
No
man
eat
fruit
from
thee
henceforward
for
ever.
And
his
disciples
heard
it.
And
they
come
to
Jerusalem:
and
he
entered
into
the
temple,
and
began
to
cast
out
them
that
sold
and
them
that
bought
in
the
temple,
and
overthrew
the
tables
of
the money-changers,
and
the
seats
of
them
that
sold
the
doves;
and
he
would
not
suffer
that
any
man
should
carry
a
vessel
through
the
temple.
And
he
taught,
and
said
unto
them,
Is
it
not
written,
My
house
shall
be
called
a
house
of
prayer
for
all
the
nations?
but
ye
have
made
it
a
den
of
robbers.
And
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes
heard
it,
and
sought
how
they
might
destroy
him:
for
they
feared
him,
for
all
the
multitude
was
astonished
at
his
teaching.
And
every
evening
he
went
forth
out
of
the
city.
And
as
they
passed
by
in
the
morning,
they
saw
the
fig
tree
withered
away
from
the
roots.
And
Peter
calling
to
remembrance
saith
unto
him,
Rabbi,
behold,
the
fig
tree
which
thou
cursedst
is
withered
away.
And
Jesus
answering
saith
unto
them,
Have
faith
in
God.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
Whosoever
shall
say
unto
this
mountain,
Be
thou
taken
up
and
cast
into
the
sea;
and
shall
not
doubt
in
his
heart,
but
shall
believe
that
what
he
saith
cometh
to
pass;
he
shall
have
it.
Therefore
I
say
unto
you,
All
things
whatsoever
ye
pray
and
ask
for,
believe
that
ye
have
received
them,
and
ye
shall
have
them.
And
whensoever
ye
stand
praying,
forgive,
if
ye
have aught
against
any
one;
that
your
Father
also
which
is
in
heaven
may
forgive
you
your
trespasses.
11:26
Many ancient authorites add ver. 26
But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
And
they
come
again
to
Jerusalem:
and
as
he
was
walking
in
the
temple,
there
come
to
him
the
chief
priests,
and
the
scribes,
and
the
elders;
and
they
said
unto
him,
By
what
authority
doest
thou
these
things?
or
who
gave
thee
this
authority
to
do
these
things?
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
I
will
ask
of
you
one
question,
and
answer
me,
and
I
will
tell
you
by
what
authority
I
do
these
things.
The baptism
of
John,
was
it
from
heaven,
or
from
men?
answer
me.
And
they
reasoned
with
themselves,
saying,
If
we
shall
say,
From
heaven;
he
will
say,
Why
then
did
ye
not
believe
him?
But
should
we
say,
From
men—they
feared
the
people:
for
all
verily
held
John
to
be
a
prophet.
And
they
answered
Jesus
and
say,
We
know
not.
And
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Neither
tell
I
you
by
what
authority
I
do
these
things.
And
he
began
to
speak
unto
them
in
parables.
A
man
planted
a
vineyard,
and
set
a
hedge
about
it,
and
digged
a
pit
for
the
winepress,
and
built
a
tower,
and
let
it
out
to
husbandmen,
and
went
into
another
country.
And
at
the
season
he
sent
to
the
husbandmen
a
servant,
that
he
might
receive
from
the
husbandmen
of
the
fruits
of
the
vineyard.
And
they
took
him,
and
beat
him,
and
sent
him
away
empty.
And
again
he
sent
unto
them
another
servant;
and
him
they
wounded
in
the
head,
and
handled
shamefully.
And
he
sent
another;
and
him
they
killed:
and
many
others;
beating
some,
and
killing
some.
He
had
yet
one,
a
beloved
son:
he
sent
him
last
unto
them,
saying,
They
will
reverence
my
son.
But
those
husbandmen
said
among
themselves,
This
is
the
heir;
come,
let
us
kill
him,
and
the
inheritance
shall
be
ours.
And
they
took
him,
and
killed
him,
and
cast
him
forth
out
of
the
vineyard.
What
therefore
will
the
lord
of
the
vineyard
do?
he
will
come
and
destroy
the
husbandmen,
and
will
give
the
vineyard
unto
others.
Have
ye
not
read
even
this
scripture;
The
stone
which
the
builders
rejected,
The
same
was
made
the
head
of
the
corner:
This
was
from
the
Lord,
And
it
is
marvelous
in
our
eyes?
And
they
sought
to
lay
hold
on
him;
and
they
feared
the
multitude;
for
they
perceived
that
he
spake
the
parable
against
them:
and
they
left
him,
and
went
away.
And
they
send
unto
him
certain
of
the
Pharisees
and
of
the
Herodians,
that
they
might
catch
him
in
talk.
And
when
they
were
come,
they
say
unto
him,
Master,
we
know
that
thou
art
true,
and
carest
not
for
any
one:
for
thou
regardest
not
the
person
of
men,
but
of
a
truth
teachest
the
way
of
God:
Is
it
lawful
to
give
tribute
unto
Caesar,
or
not?
Shall
we
give,
or
shall
we
not
give?
But
he,
knowing
their
hypocrisy,
said
unto
them,
Why
tempt
ye
me?
bring
me
a
penny,
that
I
may
see
it.
And
they
brought
it.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Whose
is
this
image
and
superscription?
And
they
said
unto
him,
Caesar’s.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Render
unto
Caesar
the
things
that
are
Caesar’s,
and
unto
God
the
things
that
are
God’s.
And
they
marveled
greatly
at
him.
And
there
come
unto
him
Sadducees,
which
say
that
there
is
no resurrection;
and
they
asked
him,
saying,
Master,
Moses
wrote
unto
us,
If
a
man’s
brother
die,
and
leave
a
wife
behind
him,
and
leave
no
child,
that
his
brother
should
take
his
wife,
and
raise
up
seed
unto
his
brother.
There
were
seven
brethren:
and
the
first
took
a
wife,
and
dying
left
no
seed;
and
the
second
took
her,
and
died,
leaving
no
seed
behind
him;
and
the
third
likewise:
and
the
seven
left
no
seed.
Last
of
all
the
woman
also
died.
In
the resurrection
whose
wife
shall
she
be
of
them?
for
the
seven
had
her
to
wife.
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Is
it
not
for
this
cause
that
ye
err,
that
ye
know
not
the
scriptures,
nor
the
power
of
God?
For
when
they
shall
rise
from
the
dead,
they
neither
marry,
nor
are
given
in
marriage;
but
are
as
angels
in
heaven.
But
as
touching
the
dead,
that
they
are
raised;
have
ye
not
read
in
the
book
of
Moses,
in
the
place
concerning
the
Bush,
how
God
spake
unto
him,
saying,
I
am
the
God
of
Abraham,
and
the
God
of
Isaac,
and
the
God
of
Jacob?
He
is
not
the
God
of
the
dead,
but
of
the
living:
ye
do
greatly
err.
And
one
of
the
scribes
came,
and
heard
them
questioning
together,
and
knowing
that
he
had
answered
them
well,
asked
him,
What
commandment
is
the
first
of
all?
Jesus
answered,
The
first
is,
Hear,
O
Israel;
The
Lord
our
God,
the
Lord
is
one:
and
thou
shalt
love
the
Lord
thy
God
with
all
thy
heart,
and
with
all
thy
soul,
and
with
all
thy
mind,
and
with
all
thy
strength.
The
second
is
this,
Thou
shalt
love
thy
neighbour
as
thyself.
There
is
none
other
commandment
greater
than
these.
And
the
scribe
said
unto
him,
Of
a
truth,
Master,
thou
hast
well
said
that
he
is
one;
and
there
is
none
other
but
he:
and
to
love
him
with
all
the
heart,
and
with
all
the
understanding,
and
with
all
the
strength,
and
to
love
his
neighbour
as
himself,
is
much
more
than
all
whole
burnt
offerings
and
sacrifices.
And
when
Jesus
saw
that
he
answered
discreetly,
he
said
unto
him,
Thou
art
not
far
from
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
no
man
after
that
durst
ask
him
any
question.
And
Jesus
answered
and
said,
as
he
taught
in
the
temple,
How
say
the
scribes
that
the
Christ
is
the
son
of
David?
David
himself
said
in
the
Holy
Spirit,
The
Lord
said
unto
my
Lord,
Sit
thou
on
my
right
hand,
Till
I
make
thine
enemies
the
footstool
of
thy
feet.
David
himself
calleth
him
Lord;
and
whence
is
he
his
son?
And
the
common
people
heard
him
gladly.
And
in
his
teaching
he
said,
Beware
of
the
scribes,
which
desire
to
walk
in
long
robes,
and
to
have
salutations
in
the marketplaces,
and
chief
seats
in
the
synagogues,
and
chief
places
at
feasts:
they
which
devour
widows’
houses,
and
for
a
pretence
make
long
prayers;
these
shall
receive
greater
condemnation.
And
he
sat
down
over
against
the
treasury,
and
beheld
how
the
multitude
cast
money
into
the
treasury:
and
many
that
were
rich
cast
in
much.
And
there
came
a
poor
widow,
and
she
cast
in
two
mites,
which
make
a
farthing.
And
he
called
unto
him
his
disciples,
and
said
unto
them,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
This
poor
widow
cast
in
more
than
all
they
which
are
casting
into
the
treasury:
for
they
all
did
cast
in
of
their superfluity;
but
she
of
her
want
did
cast
in
all
that
she
had,
even
all
her
living.
And
as
he
went
forth
out
of
the
temple,
one
of
his
disciples
saith
unto
him,
Master,
behold,
what
manner
of
stones
and
what
manner
of
buildings!
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Seest
thou
these
great
buildings?
there
shall
not
be
left
here
one
stone
upon
another,
which
shall
not
be
thrown
down.
And
as
he
sat
on
the
mount
of
Olives
over
against
the
temple,
Peter
and
James
and
John
and Andrew
asked
him
privately,
Tell
us,
when
shall
these
things
be?
and
what
shall
be
the
sign
when
these
things
are
all
about
to
be
accomplished?
And
Jesus
began
to
say
unto
them,
Take
heed
that
no
man
lead
you
astray.
Many
shall
come
in
my
name,
saying,
I
am
he;
and
shall
lead
many
astray.
And
when
ye
shall
hear
of
wars
and rumours
of
wars,
be
not
troubled:
these
things
must
needs
come
to
pass;
but
the
end
is
not
yet.
For
nation
shall
rise
against
nation,
and
kingdom
against
kingdom:
there
shall
be
earthquakes
in
divers
places;
there
shall
be
famines:
these
things
are
the
beginning
of
travail.
But
take
ye
heed
to
yourselves:
for
they
shall
deliver
you
up
to
councils;
and
in
synagogues
shall
ye
be
beaten;
and
before
governors
and
kings
shall
ye
stand
for
my
sake,
for
a
testimony
unto
them.
And
the
gospel
must
first
be
preached
unto
all
the
nations.
And
when
they
lead
you
to
judgment,
and
deliver
you
up,
be
not
anxious
beforehand
what
ye
shall
speak:
but
whatsoever
shall
be
given
you
in
that
hour,
that
speak
ye:
for
it
is
not
ye
that
speak,
but
the
Holy
Ghost.
And
brother
shall
deliver
up
brother
to
death,
and
the
father
his
child;
and
children
shall
rise
up
against
parents,
and
cause
them
to
be
put
to
death.
And
ye
shall
be
hated
of
all
men
for
my
name’s
sake:
but
he
that
endureth
to
the
end,
the
same
shall
be
saved.
But
when
ye
see
the
abomination
of
desolation
standing
where
he
ought
not (let
him
that
readeth
understand),
then
let
them
that
are
in
Judaea
flee
unto
the
mountains:
and
let
him
that
is
on
the
housetop
not
go
down,
nor
enter
in,
to
take
anything
out
of
his
house:
and
let
him
that
is
in
the
field
not
return
back
to
take
his
cloke.
But
woe
unto
them
that
are
with
child
and
to
them
that
give
suck
in
those
days!
And
pray
ye
that
it
be
not
in
the
winter.
For
those
days
shall
be
tribulation,
such
as
there
hath
not
been
the
like
from
the
beginning
of
the
creation
which
God
created
until
now,
and
never
shall
be.
And
except
the
Lord
had
shortened
the
days,
no
flesh
would
have
been
saved:
but
for
the
elect’s
sake,
whom
he
chose,
he
shortened
the
days.
And
then
if
any
man
shall
say
unto
you,
Lo,
here
is
the
Christ;
or,
Lo,
there;
believe
it
not:
for
there
shall
arise
false
Christs
and
false
prophets,
and
shall
shew
signs
and
wonders,
that
they
may
lead
astray,
if
possible,
the
elect.
But
take
ye
heed:
behold,
I
have
told
you
all
things
beforehand.
But
in
those
days,
after
that
tribulation,
the
sun
shall
be
darkened,
and
the
moon
shall
not
give
her
light,
and
the
stars
shall
be
falling
from
heaven,
and
the
powers
that
are
in
the
heavens
shall
be
shaken.
And
then
shall
they
see
the
Son
of
man
coming
in
clouds
with
great
power
and
glory.
And
then
shall
he
send
forth
the
angels,
and
shall
gather
together
his
elect
from
the
four
winds,
from
the
uttermost
part
of
the
earth
to
the
uttermost
part
of
heaven.
Now
from
the
fig
tree
learn
her
parable:
when
her
branch
is
now
become
tender,
and
putteth
forth
its
leaves,
ye
know
that
the
summer
is
nigh;
even
so
ye
also,
when
ye
see
these
things
coming
to
pass,
know
ye
that
he
is
nigh,
even
at
the
doors.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
This
generation
shall
not
pass
away,
until
all
these
things
be
accomplished.
Heaven
and
earth
shall
pass
away:
but
my
words
shall
not
pass
away.
But
of
that
day
or
that
hour
knoweth
no
one,
not
even
the
angels
in
heaven,
neither
the
Son,
but
the
Father.
Take
ye
heed,
watch
and
pray:
for
ye
know
not
when
the
time
is.
It
is
as
when
a
man,
sojourning
in
another
country,
having
left
his
house,
and
given
authority
to
his
servants,
to
each
one
his
work,
commanded
also
the
porter
to
watch.
Watch
therefore:
for
ye
know
not
when
the
lord
of
the
house
cometh,
whether
at
even,
or
at
midnight,
or
at cockcrowing,
or
in
the
morning;
lest
coming
suddenly
he
find
you
sleeping.
And
what
I
say
unto
you
I
say
unto
all,
Watch.
Now
after
two
days
was
the
feast
of
the
passover
and
the
unleavened
bread:
and
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes
sought
how
they
might
take
him
with
subtilty,
and
kill
him:
for
they
said,
Not
during
the
feast,
lest
haply
there
shall
be
a
tumult
of
the
people.
And
while
he
was
in Bethany
in
the
house
of
Simon
the
leper,
as
he
sat
at
meat,
there
came
a
woman
having
an
alabaster
cruse
of
ointment
of
spikenard
very
costly;
and
she
brake
the
cruse,
and
poured
it
over
his
head.
But
there
were
some
that
had
indignation
among
themselves,
saying,
To
what
purpose
hath
this
waste
of
the
ointment
been
made?
For
this
ointment
might
have
been
sold
for
above
three
hundred
pence,
and
given
to
the
poor.
And
they
murmured
against
her.
But
Jesus
said,
Let
her
alone;
why
trouble
ye
her?
she
hath
wrought
a
good
work
on
me.
For
ye
have
the
poor
always
with
you,
and
whensoever
ye
will
ye
can
do
them
good:
but
me
ye
have
not
always.
She
hath
done
what
she
could:
she
hath
anointed
my
body aforehand
for
the
burying.
And
verily
I
say
unto
you,
Wheresoever
the
gospel
shall
be
preached
throughout
the
whole
world,
that
also
which
this
woman
hath
done
shall
be
spoken
of
for
a
memorial
of
her.
And
Judas
Iscariot,
he
that
was
one
of
the
twelve,
went
away
unto
the
chief
priests,
that
he
might
deliver
him
unto
them.
And
they,
when
they
heard
it,
were
glad,
and
promised
to
give
him
money.
And
he
sought
how
he
might
conveniently
deliver
him
unto
them.
And
on
the
first
day
of
unleavened
bread,
when
they
sacrificed
the
passover,
his
disciples
say
unto
him,
Where
wilt
thou
that
we
go
and
make
ready
that
thou
mayest
eat
the
passover?
And
he
sendeth
two
of
his
disciples,
and
saith
unto
them,
Go
into
the
city,
and
there
shall
meet
you
a
man
bearing
a
pitcher
of
water:
follow
him;
and
wheresoever
he
shall
enter
in,
say
to
the
goodman
of
the
house,
The
Master
saith,
Where
is
my guest-chamber,
where
I
shall
eat
the
passover
with
my
disciples?
And
he
will
himself
shew
you
a
large
upper
room
furnished
and
ready:
and
there
make
ready
for
us.
And
the
disciples
went
forth,
and
came
into
the
city,
and
found
as
he
had
said
unto
them:
and
they
made
ready
the
passover.
And
when
it
was
evening
he
cometh
with
the
twelve.
And
as
they
sat
and
were
eating,
Jesus
said,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
One
of
you
shall
betray
me,
even
he
that
eateth
with
me.
They
began
to
be
sorrowful,
and
to
say
unto
him
one
by
one,
Is
it
I?
And
he
said
unto
them,
It
is
one
of
the
twelve,
he
that
dippeth
with
me
in
the
dish.
For
the
Son
of
man
goeth,
even
as
it
is
written
of
him:
but
woe
unto
that
man
through
whom
the
Son
of
man
is
betrayed!
good
were
it
for
that
man
if
he
had
not
been
born.
And
as
they
were
eating,
he
took
bread,
and
when
he
had
blessed,
he
brake
it,
and
gave
to
them,
and
said,
Take
ye:
this
is
my
body.
And
he
took
a
cup,
and
when
he
had
given
thanks,
he
gave
to
them:
and
they
all
drank
of
it.
And
he
said
unto
them,
This
is
my
blood
of
the
covenant,
which
is
shed
for
many.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
I
will
no
more
drink
of
the
fruit
of
the
vine,
until
that
day
when
I
drink
it
new
in
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
when
they
had
sung
a
hymn,
they
went
out
unto
the
mount
of
Olives.
And
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
All
ye
shall
be
offended:
for
it
is
written,
I
will
smite
the
shepherd,
and
the
sheep
shall
be
scattered
abroad.
Howbeit,
after
I
am
raised
up,
I
will
go
before
you
into
Galilee.
But
Peter
said
unto
him,
Although
all
shall
be
offended,
yet
will
not
I.
And
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Verily
I
say
unto
thee,
that
thou
today,
even
this
night,
before
the cock
crow
twice,
shalt
deny
me
thrice.
But
he
spake
exceeding
vehemently,
If
I
must
die
with
thee,
I
will
not
deny
thee.
And
in
like
manner
also
said
they
all.
And
they
come
unto
a
place
which
was
named
Gethsemane:
and
he
saith
unto
his
disciples,
Sit
ye
here,
while
I
pray.
And
he
taketh
with
him
Peter
and
James
and
John,
and
began
to
be
greatly
amazed,
and
sore
troubled.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
My
soul
is
exceeding
sorrowful
even
unto
death:
abide
ye
here,
and
watch.
And
he
went
forward
a
little,
and
fell
on
the
ground,
and
prayed
that,
if
it
were
possible,
the
hour
might
pass
away
from
him.
And
he
said, Abba,
Father,
all
things
are
possible
unto
thee;
remove
this
cup
from
me:
howbeit
not
what
I
will,
but
what
thou
wilt.
And
he
cometh,
and
findeth
them
sleeping,
and
saith
unto
Peter,
Simon,
sleepest
thou?
couldest
thou
not
watch
one
hour?
Watch
and
pray,
that
ye
enter
not
into
temptation:
the
spirit
indeed
is
willing,
but
the
flesh
is
weak.
And
again
he
went
away,
and
prayed,
saying
the
same
words.
And
again
he
came,
and
found
them
sleeping,
for
their
eyes
were
very
heavy;
and
they
wist
not
what
to
answer
him.
And
he
cometh
the
third
time,
and
saith
unto
them,
Sleep
on
now,
and
take
your
rest:
it
is
enough;
the
hour
is
come;
behold,
the
Son
of
man
is
betrayed
into
the
hands
of
sinners.
Arise,
let
us
be
going:
behold,
he
that
betrayeth
me
is
at
hand.
And
straightway,
while
he
yet
spake,
cometh
Judas,
one
of
the
twelve,
and
with
him
a
multitude
with
swords
and
staves,
from
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes
and
the
elders.
Now
he
that
betrayed
him
had
given
them
a
token,
saying,
Whomsoever
I
shall
kiss,
that
is
he;
take
him,
and
lead
him
away
safely.
And
when
he
was
come,
straightway
he
came
to
him,
and
saith,
Rabbi;
and
kissed
him.
And
they
laid
hands
on
him,
and
took
him.
But
a
certain
one
of
them
that
stood
by
drew
his
sword,
and
smote
the
servant
of
the
high
priest,
and
struck
off
his
ear.
And
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Are
ye
come
out,
as
against
a
robber,
with
swords
and
staves
to
seize
me?
I
was
daily
with
you
in
the
temple
teaching,
and
ye
took
me
not:
but
this
is
done
that
the
scriptures
might
be
fulfilled.
And
they
all
left
him,
and
fled.
And
a
certain
young
man
followed
with
him,
having
a
linen
cloth
cast
about
him,
over
his
naked
body:
and
they
lay
hold
on
him;
but
he
left
the
linen
cloth,
and
fled
naked.
And
they
led
Jesus
away
to
the
high
priest:
and
there
come
together
with
him
all
the
chief
priests
and
the
elders
and
the
scribes.
And
Peter
had
followed
him
afar
off,
even
within,
into
the
court
of
the
high
priest;
and
he
was
sitting
with
the
officers,
and
warming
himself
in
the
light
of
the
fire.
Now
the
chief
priests
and
the
whole
council
sought
witness
against
Jesus
to
put
him
to
death;
and
found
it
not.
For
many
bare
false
witness
against
him,
and
their
witness
agreed
not
together.
And
there
stood
up
certain,
and
bare
false
witness
against
him,
saying,
We
heard
him
say,
I
will
destroy
this
temple
that
is
made
with
hands,
and
in
three
days
I
will
build
another
made
without
hands.
And
not
even
so
did
their
witness
agree
together.
And
the
high
priest
stood
up
in
the
midst,
and
asked
Jesus,
saying,
Answerest
thou
nothing?
what
is
it
which
these
witness
against
thee?
But
he
held
his
peace,
and
answered
nothing.
Again
the
high
priest
asked
him,
and
saith
unto
him,
Art
thou
the
Christ,
the
Son
of
the
Blessed?
And
Jesus
said,
I
am:
and
ye
shall
see
the
Son
of
man
sitting
at
the
right
hand
of
power,
and
coming
with
the
clouds
of
heaven.
And
the
high
priest
rent
his
clothes,
and
saith,
What
further
need
have
we
of
witnesses?
Ye
have
heard
the
blasphemy:
what
think
ye?
And
they
all
condemned
him
to
be
worthy
of
death.
And
some
began
to
spit
on
him,
and
to
cover
his
face,
and
to
buffet
him,
and
to
say
unto
him,
Prophesy:
and
the
officers
received
him
with
blows
of
their
hands.
And
as
Peter
was
beneath
in
the
court,
there
cometh
one
of
the
maids
of
the
high
priest;
and
seeing
Peter
warming
himself,
she
looked
upon
him,
and
saith,
Thou
also wast
with
the
Nazarene,
even
Jesus.
But
he
denied,
saying,
I
neither
know,
nor
understand
what
thou
sayest:
and
he
went
out
into
the
porch;
and
the cock
crew.
And
the
maid
saw
him,
and
began
again
to
say
to
them
that
stood
by,
This
is
one
of
them.
But
he
again
denied
it.
And
after
a
little
while
again
they
that
stood
by
said
to
Peter,
Of
a
truth
thou
art
one
of
them;
for
thou
art
a
Galilaean.
But
he
began
to
curse,
and
to
swear,
I
know
not
this
man
of
whom
ye
speak.
And
straightway
the
second
time
the cock
crew.
And
Peter
called
to
mind
the
word,
how
that
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Before
the cock
crow
twice,
thou
shalt
deny
me
thrice.
And
when
he
thought
thereon,
he
wept.
And
straightway
in
the
morning
the
chief
priests
with
the
elders
and
scribes,
and
the
whole
council,
held
a
consultation,
and
bound
Jesus,
and
carried
him
away,
and
delivered
him
up
to
Pilate.
And
Pilate
asked
him,
Art
thou
the
King
of
the
Jews?
And
he
answering
saith
unto
him,
Thou
sayest.
And
the
chief
priests
accused
him
of
many
things.
And
Pilate
again
asked
him,
saying,
Answerest
thou
nothing?
behold
how
many
things
they
accuse
thee
of.
But
Jesus
no
more
answered
anything; insomuch
that
Pilate
marveled.
Now
at
the
feast
he
used
to
release
unto
them
one
prisoner,
whom
they
asked
of
him.
And
there
was
one
called Barabbas,
lying
bound
with
them
that
had
made
insurrection,
men
who
in
the
insurrection
had
committed
murder.
And
the
multitude
went
up
and
began
to
ask
him
to
do
as
he
was
wont
to
do
unto
them.
And
Pilate
answered
them,
saying,
Will
ye
that
I
release
unto
you
the
King
of
the
Jews?
For
he
perceived
that
for
envy
the
chief
priests
had
delivered
him
up.
But
the
chief
priests
stirred
up
the
multitude,
that
he
should
rather
release Barabbas
unto
them.
And
Pilate
again
answered
and
said
unto
them,
What
then
shall
I
do
unto
him
whom
ye
call
the
King
of
the
Jews?
And
they
cried
out
again,
Crucify
him.
And
Pilate
said
unto
them,
Why,
what
evil
hath
he
done?
But
they
cried
out
exceedingly,
Crucify
him.
And
Pilate,
wishing
to
content
the
multitude,
released
unto
them Barabbas,
and
delivered
Jesus,
when
he
had
scourged
him,
to
be
crucified.
And
the
soldiers
led
him
away
within
the
court,
which
is
the
Praetorium;
and
they
call
together
the
whole
band.
And
they
clothe
him
with
purple,
and plaiting
a
crown
of
thorns,
they
put
it
on
him;
and
they
began
to
salute
him,
Hail,
King
of
the
Jews!
And
they
smote
his
head
with
a
reed,
and
did
spit
upon
him,
and
bowing
their
knees
worshipped
him.
And
when
they
had
mocked
him,
they
took
off
from
him
the
purple,
and
put
on
him
his
garments.
And
they
lead
him
out
to
crucify
him.
And
they
compel
one
passing
by,
Simon
of
Cyrene,
coming
from
the
country,
the
father
of Alexander
and
Rufus,
to
go
with
them,
that
he
might
bear
his
cross.
And
they
bring
him
unto
the
place
Golgotha,
which
is,
being
interpreted,
The
place
of
a
skull.
And
they
offered
him
wine
mingled
with
myrrh:
but
he
received
it
not.
And
they
crucify
him,
and
part
his
garments
among
them,
casting
lots
upon
them,
what
each
should
take.
And
it
was
the
third
hour,
and
they
crucified
him.
And
the
superscription
of
his
accusation
was
written
over,
THE
KING
OF
THE
JEWS.
And
with
him
they
crucify
two
robbers;
one
on
his
right
hand,
and
one
on
his
left.
15:28
Many ancient authorities add ver. 28
And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was reckoned with transgressors.
And
they
that
passed
by
railed
on
him,
wagging
their
heads,
and
saying,
Ha!
thou
that
destroyest
the
temple,
and
buildest
it
in
three
days,
save
thyself,
and
come
down
from
the
cross.
In
like
manner
also
the
chief
priests
mocking
him
among
themselves
with
the
scribes
said,
He
saved
others;
himself
he
cannot
save.
Let
the
Christ,
the
King
of
Israel,
now
come
down
from
the
cross,
that
we
may
see
and
believe.
And
they
that
were
crucified
with
him
reproached
him.
And
when
the
sixth
hour
was
come,
there
was
darkness
over
the
whole
land
until
the
ninth
hour.
And
at
the
ninth
hour
Jesus
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
Eloi,
Eloi,
lama
sabachthani?
which
is,
being
interpreted,
My
God,
my
God,
why
hast
thou
forsaken
me?
And
some
of
them
that
stood
by,
when
they
heard
it,
said,
Behold,
he
calleth
Elijah.
And
one
ran,
and
filling
a
sponge
full
of
vinegar,
put
it
on
a
reed,
and
gave
him
to
drink,
saying,
Let
be;
let
us
see
whether
Elijah
cometh
to
take
him
down.
And
Jesus
uttered
a
loud
voice,
and
gave
up
the
ghost.
And
the
veil
of
the
temple
was
rent
in
twain
from
the
top
to
the
bottom.
And
when
the
centurion,
which
stood
by
over
against
him,
saw
that
he
so
gave
up
the
ghost,
he
said,
Truly
this
man
was
the
Son
of
God.
And
there
were
also
women
beholding
from
afar:
among
whom
were
both
Mary
Magdalene,
and
Mary
the
mother
of
James
the
less
and
of
Joses,
and
Salome;
who,
when
he
was
in
Galilee,
followed
him,
and
ministered
unto
him;
and
many
other
women
which
came
up
with
him
unto
Jerusalem.
And
when
even
was
now
come,
because
it
was
the
Preparation,
that
is,
the
day
before
the
sabbath,
there
came
Joseph
of Arimathaea,
a councillor
of
honourable
estate,
who
also
himself
was
looking
for
the
kingdom
of
God;
and
he
boldly
went
in
unto
Pilate,
and
asked
for
the
body
of
Jesus.
And
Pilate
marveled
if
he
were
already
dead:
and
calling
unto
him
the
centurion,
he
asked
him
whether
he
had
been
any
while
dead.
And
when
he
learned
it
of
the
centurion,
he
granted
the
corpse
to
Joseph.
And
he
bought
a
linen
cloth,
and
taking
him
down,
wound
him
in
the
linen
cloth,
and
laid
him
in
a
tomb
which
had
been
hewn
out
of
a
rock;
and
he
rolled
a
stone
against
the
door
of
the
tomb.
And
Mary
Magdalene
and
Mary
the
mother
of
Joses
beheld
where
he
was
laid.
And
when
the
sabbath
was
past,
Mary
Magdalene,
and
Mary
the
mother
of
James,
and
Salome,
bought
spices,
that
they
might
come
and
anoint
him.
And
very
early
on
the
first
day
of
the
week,
they
come
to
the
tomb
when
the
sun
was
risen.
And
they
were
saying
among
themselves,
Who
shall
roll
us
away
the
stone
from
the
door
of
the
tomb?
and
looking
up,
they
see
that
the
stone
is
rolled
back:
for
it
was
exceeding
great.
And
entering
into
the
tomb,
they
saw
a
young
man
sitting
on
the
right
side,
arrayed
in
a
white
robe;
and
they
were
amazed.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Be
not
amazed:
ye
seek
Jesus,
the
Nazarene,
which
hath
been
crucified:
he
is
risen;
he
is
not
here:
behold,
the
place
where
they
laid
him!
But
go,
tell
his
disciples
and
Peter,
He
goeth
before
you
into
Galilee:
there
shall
ye
see
him,
as
he
said
unto
you.
And
they
went
out,
and
fled
from
the
tomb;
for
trembling
and
astonishment
had
come
upon
them:
and
they
said
nothing
to
any
one;
for
they
were
afraid.
Now
when
he
was
risen
early
on
the
first
day
of
the
week,
he
appeared
first
to
Mary
Magdalene,
from
whom
he
had
cast
out
seven
devils.
She
went
and
told
them
that
had
been
with
him,
as
they
mourned
and
wept.
And
they,
when
they
heard
that
he
was
alive,
and
had
been
seen
of
her, disbelieved.
And
after
these
things
he
was
manifested
in
another
form
unto
two
of
them,
as
they
walked,
on
their
way
into
the
country.
And
they
went
away
and
told
it
unto
the
rest:
neither
believed
they
them.
And
afterward
he
was
manifested
unto
the
eleven
themselves
as
they
sat
at
meat;
and
he
upbraided
them
with
their unbelief
and
hardness
of
heart,
because
they
believed
not
them
which
had
seen
him
after
he
was
risen.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Go
ye
into
all
the
world,
and
preach
the
gospel
to
the
whole
creation.
He
that
believeth
and
is baptized
shall
be
saved;
but
he
that disbelieveth
shall
be
condemned.
And
these
signs
shall
follow
them
that
believe:
in
my
name
shall
they
cast
out
devils;
they
shall
speak
with
new
tongues;
they
shall
take
up
serpents,
and
if
they
drink
any
deadly
thing,
it
shall
in
no
wise
hurt
them;
they
shall
lay
hands
on
the
sick,
and
they
shall
recover.
So
then
the
Lord
Jesus,
after
he
had
spoken
unto
them,
was
received
up
into
heaven,
and
sat
down
at
the
right
hand
of
God.
And
they
went
forth,
and
preached
everywhere,
the
Lord
working
with
them,
and
confirming
the
word
by
the
signs
that
followed.
Amen.
Luke
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO S. LUKE.
LUKE
Luk
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
S. LUKE.
Forasmuch
as
many
have
taken
in
hand
to
draw
up
a narrative
concerning
those
matters
which
have
been
fulfilled
among
us,
even
as
they
delivered
them
unto
us,
which
from
the
beginning
were eyewitnesses
and
ministers
of
the
word,
it
seemed
good
to
me
also,
having traced
the
course
of
all
things
accurately
from
the
first,
to
write
unto
thee
in
order,
most
excellent
Theophilus;
that
thou mightest
know
the
certainty
concerning
the
things
wherein
thou wast
instructed.
There
was
in
the
days
of
Herod,
king
of
Judaea,
a
certain
priest
named
Zacharias,
of
the
course
of
Abijah:
and
he
had
a
wife
of
the
daughters
of
Aaron,
and
her
name
was
Elisabeth.
And
they
were
both
righteous
before
God,
walking
in
all
the
commandments
and
ordinances
of
the
Lord
blameless.
And
they
had
no
child,
because
that
Elisabeth
was
barren,
and
they
both
were
now
well
stricken
in
years.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
while
he
executed
the
priest’s
office
before
God
in
the
order
of
his
course,
according
to
the
custom
of
the
priest’s
office,
his
lot
was
to
enter
into
the
temple
of
the
Lord
and
burn
incense.
And
the
whole
multitude
of
the
people
were
praying
without
at
the
hour
of
incense.
And
there
appeared
unto
him
an
angel
of
the
Lord
standing
on
the
right
side
of
the
altar
of
incense.
And
Zacharias
was
troubled
when
he
saw
him,
and
fear
fell
upon
him.
But
the
angel
said
unto
him,
Fear
not,
Zacharias:
because
thy
supplication
is
heard,
and
thy
wife
Elisabeth
shall
bear
thee
a
son,
and
thou
shalt
call
his
name
John.
And
thou
shalt
have
joy
and
gladness;
and
many
shall
rejoice
at
his
birth.
For
he
shall
be
great
in
the
sight
of
the
Lord,
and
he
shall
drink
no
wine
nor
strong
drink;
and
he
shall
be
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost,
even
from
his
mother’s
womb.
And
many
of
the
children
of
Israel
shall
he
turn
unto
the
Lord
their
God.
And
he
shall
go
before
his
face
in
the
spirit
and
power
of
Elijah,
to
turn
the
hearts
of
the
fathers
to
the
children,
and
the
disobedient
to
walk
in
the
wisdom
of
the
just;
to
make
ready
for
the
Lord
a
people
prepared
for
him.
And
Zacharias
said
unto
the
angel,
Whereby
shall
I
know
this?
for
I
am
an
old
man,
and
my
wife
well
stricken
in
years.
And
the
angel
answering
said
unto
him,
I
am
Gabriel,
that
stand
in
the
presence
of
God;
and
I
was
sent
to
speak
unto
thee,
and
to
bring
thee
these
good
tidings.
And
behold,
thou
shalt
be
silent
and
not
able
to
speak,
until
the
day
that
these
things
shall
come
to
pass,
because
thou believedst
not
my
words,
which
shall
be
fulfilled
in
their
season.
And
the
people
were
waiting
for
Zacharias,
and
they
marveled
while
he
tarried
in
the
temple.
And
when
he
came
out,
he
could
not
speak
unto
them:
and
they
perceived
that
he
had
seen
a
vision
in
the
temple:
and
he
continued
making
signs
unto
them,
and
remained
dumb.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
days
of
his
ministration
were
fulfilled,
he
departed
unto
his
house.
And
after
these
days
Elisabeth
his
wife
conceived;
and
she
hid
herself
five
months,
saying,
Thus
hath
the
Lord
done
unto
me
in
the
days
wherein
he
looked
upon
me,
to
take
away
my
reproach
among
men.
Now
in
the
sixth
month
the
angel
Gabriel
was
sent
from
God
unto
a
city
of
Galilee,
named
Nazareth,
to
a
virgin
betrothed
to
a
man
whose
name
was
Joseph,
of
the
house
of
David;
and
the
virgin’s
name
was
Mary.
And
he
came
in
unto
her,
and
said,
Hail,
thou
that
art
highly
favoured,
the
Lord
is
with
thee.
But
she
was
greatly
troubled
at
the
saying,
and
cast
in
her
mind
what
manner
of salutation
this
might
be.
And
the
angel
said
unto
her,
Fear
not,
Mary:
for
thou
hast
found
favour
with
God.
And
behold,
thou
shalt
conceive
in
thy
womb,
and
bring
forth
a
son,
and
shalt
call
his
name
JESUS.
He
shall
be
great,
and
shall
be
called
the
Son
of
the
Most
High:
and
the
Lord
God
shall
give
unto
him
the
throne
of
his
father
David:
and
he
shall
reign
over
the
house
of
Jacob
for
ever;
and
of
his
kingdom
there
shall
be
no
end.
And
Mary
said
unto
the
angel,
How
shall
this
be,
seeing
I
know
not
a
man?
And
the
angel
answered
and
said
unto
her,
The
Holy
Ghost
shall
come
upon
thee,
and
the
power
of
the
Most
High
shall
overshadow
thee:
wherefore
also
that
which
is
to
be
born
shall
be
called
holy,
the
Son
of
God.
And
behold,
Elisabeth
thy
kinswoman,
she
also
hath
conceived
a
son
in
her
old
age:
and
this
is
the
sixth
month
with
her
that
was
called
barren.
For
no
word
from
God
shall
be
void
of
power.
And
Mary
said,
Behold,
the
handmaid
of
the
Lord;
be
it
unto
me
according
to
thy
word.
And
the
angel
departed
from
her.
And
Mary
arose
in
these
days
and
went
into
the
hill
country
with
haste,
into
a
city
of
Judah;
and
entered
into
the
house
of
Zacharias
and
saluted
Elisabeth.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
Elisabeth
heard
the salutation
of
Mary,
the
babe
leaped
in
her
womb;
and
Elisabeth
was
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost;
and
she
lifted
up
her
voice
with
a
loud
cry,
and
said,
Blessed
art
thou
among
women,
and
blessed
is
the
fruit
of
thy
womb.
And
whence
is
this
to
me,
that
the
mother
of
my
Lord
should
come
unto
me?
For
behold,
when
the
voice
of
thy salutation
came
into
mine
ears,
the
babe
leaped
in
my
womb
for
joy.
And
blessed
is
she
that
believed;
for
there
shall
be
a
fulfillment
of
the
things
which
have
been
spoken
to
her
from
the
Lord.
And
Mary
said,
My
soul
doth
magnify
the
Lord,
And
my
spirit
hath
rejoiced
in
God
my
Saviour.
For
he
hath
looked
upon
the
low
estate
of
his
handmaiden:
For
behold,
from
henceforth
all
generations
shall
call
me
blessed.
For
he
that
is
mighty
hath
done
to
me
great
things;
And
holy
is
his
name.
And
his
mercy
is
unto
generations
and
generations
On
them
that
fear
him.
He
hath
shewed
strength
with
his
arm;
He
hath
scattered
the
proud
in
the
imagination
of
their
heart.
He
hath
put
down
princes
from
their
thrones,
And
hath
exalted
them
of
low
degree.
The
hungry
he
hath
filled
with
good
things;
And
the
rich
he
hath
sent
empty
away.
He
hath
holpen
Israel
his
servant,
That
he
might
remember
mercy
(As
he
spake
unto
our
fathers)
Toward
Abraham
and
his
seed
for
ever.
And
Mary
abode
with
her
about
three
months,
and
returned
unto
her
house.
Now
Elisabeth’s
time
was
fulfilled
that
she
should
be
delivered;
and
she
brought
forth
a
son.
And
her
neighbours
and
her
kinsfolk
heard
that
the
Lord
had
magnified
his
mercy towards
her;
and
they
rejoiced
with
her.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
eighth
day,
that
they
came
to
circumcise
the
child;
and
they
would
have
called
him
Zacharias,
after
the
name
of
his
father.
And
his
mother
answered
and
said,
Not
so;
but
he
shall
be
called
John.
And
they
said
unto
her,
There
is
none
of
thy
kindred
that
is
called
by
this
name.
And
they
made
signs
to
his
father,
what
he
would
have
him
called.
And
he
asked
for
a
writing
tablet,
and
wrote,
saying,
His
name
is
John.
And
they
marveled
all.
And
his
mouth
was
opened
immediately,
and
his
tongue
loosed,
and
he
spake,
blessing
God.
And
fear
came
on
all
that
dwelt
round
about
them:
and
all
these
sayings
were
noised
abroad
throughout
all
the
hill
country
of
Judaea.
And
all
that
heard
them
laid
them
up
in
their
heart,
saying,
What
then
shall
this
child
be?
For
the
hand
of
the
Lord
was
with
him.
And
his
father
Zacharias
was
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost,
and
prophesied,
saying,
Blessed
be
the
Lord,
the
God
of
Israel;
For
he
hath
visited
and
wrought
redemption
for
his
people,
And
hath
raised
up
a
horn
of
salvation
for
us
In
the
house
of
his
servant
David
(As
he
spake
by
the
mouth
of
his
holy
prophets
which
have
been
since
the
world
began),
Salvation
from
our
enemies,
and
from
the
hand
of
all
that
hate
us;
To
shew
mercy towards
our
fathers,
And
to
remember
his
holy
covenant;
The
oath
which
he
sware
unto
Abraham
our
father,
To
grant
unto
us
that
we
being
delivered
out
of
the
hand
of
our
enemies
Should
serve
him
without
fear,
In
holiness
and
righteousness
before
him
all
our
days.
Yea
and
thou,
child,
shalt
be
called
the
prophet
of
the
Most
High:
For
thou
shalt
go
before
the
face
of
the
Lord
to
make
ready
his
ways;
To
give
knowledge
of
salvation
unto
his
people
In
the
remission
of
their
sins,
Because
of
the
tender
mercy
of
our
God,
Whereby
the
dayspring
from
on
high
shall
visit
us,
To
shine
upon
them
that
sit
in
darkness
and
the
shadow
of
death;
To
guide
our
feet
into
the
way
of
peace.
And
the
child
grew,
and
waxed
strong
in
spirit,
and
was
in
the
deserts
till
the
day
of
his
shewing
unto
Israel.
Now
it
came
to
pass
in
those
days,
there
went
out
a
decree
from
Caesar Augustus,
that
all
the
world
should
be
enrolled.
This
was
the
first
enrollment
made
when
Quirinius
was
governor
of
Syria.
And
all
went
to
enroll
themselves,
every
one
to
his
own
city.
And
Joseph
also
went
up
from
Galilee,
out
of
the
city
of
Nazareth,
into
Judaea,
to
the
city
of
David,
which
is
called
Bethlehem,
because
he
was
of
the
house
and
family
of
David;
to
enroll
himself
with
Mary,
who
was
betrothed
to
him,
being
great
with
child.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
they
were
there,
the
days
were
fulfilled
that
she
should
be
delivered.
And
she
brought
forth
her
firstborn
son;
and
she
wrapped
him
in
swaddling
clothes,
and
laid
him
in
a
manger,
because
there
was
no
room
for
them
in
the
inn.
And
there
were
shepherds
in
the
same
country
abiding
in
the
field,
and
keeping
watch
by
night
over
their
flock.
And
an
angel
of
the
Lord
stood
by
them,
and
the
glory
of
the
Lord
shone
round
about
them:
and
they
were
sore
afraid.
And
the
angel
said
unto
them,
Be
not
afraid;
for
behold,
I
bring
you
good
tidings
of
great
joy
which
shall
be
to
all
the
people:
for
there
is
born
to
you
this
day
in
the
city
of
David
a
Saviour,
which
is
Christ
the
Lord.
And
this
is
the
sign
unto
you;
Ye
shall
find
a
babe
wrapped
in
swaddling
clothes,
and
lying
in
a
manger.
And
suddenly
there
was
with
the
angel
a
multitude
of
the
heavenly
host
praising
God,
and
saying,
Glory
to
God
in
the
highest,
And
on
earth
peace
among
men
in
whom
he
is
well
pleased.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
angels
went
away
from
them
into
heaven,
the
shepherds
said
one
to
another,
Let
us
now
go
even
unto
Bethlehem,
and
see
this
thing
that
is
come
to
pass,
which
the
Lord
hath
made
known
unto
us.
And
they
came
with
haste,
and
found
both
Mary
and
Joseph,
and
the
babe
lying
in
the
manger.
And
when
they
saw
it,
they
made
known
concerning
the
saying
which
was
spoken
to
them
about
this
child.
And
all
that
heard
it
wondered
at
the
things
which
were
spoken
unto
them
by
the
shepherds.
But
Mary
kept
all
these
sayings,
pondering
them
in
her
heart.
And
the
shepherds
returned,
glorifying
and
praising
God
for
all
the
things
that
they
had
heard
and
seen,
even
as
it
was
spoken
unto
them.
And
when
eight
days
were
fulfilled
for
circumcising
him,
his
name
was
called
JESUS,
which
was
so
called
by
the
angel
before
he
was
conceived
in
the
womb.
And
when
the
days
of
their
purification
according
to
the
law
of
Moses
were
fulfilled,
they
brought
him
up
to
Jerusalem,
to
present
him
to
the
Lord
(as
it
is
written
in
the
law
of
the
Lord,
Every
male
that
openeth
the
womb
shall
be
called
holy
to
the
Lord),
and
to
offer
a
sacrifice
according
to
that
which
is
said
in
the
law
of
the
Lord,
A
pair
of
turtledoves,
or
two
young
pigeons.
And
behold,
there
was
a
man
in
Jerusalem,
whose
name
was
Simeon;
and
this
man
was
righteous
and
devout,
looking
for
the
consolation
of
Israel:
and
the
Holy
Spirit
was
upon
him.
And
it
had
been
revealed
unto
him
by
the
Holy
Spirit,
that
he
should
not
see
death,
before
he
had
seen
the
Lord’s
Christ.
And
he
came
in
the
Spirit
into
the
temple:
and
when
the
parents
brought
in
the
child
Jesus,
that
they
might
do
concerning
him
after
the
custom
of
the
law,
then
he
received
him
into
his
arms,
and
blessed
God,
and
said,
Now
lettest
thou
thy
servant
depart,
O
Lord,
According
to
thy
word,
in
peace;
For
mine
eyes
have
seen
thy
salvation,
Which
thou
hast
prepared
before
the
face
of
all
peoples;
A
light
for
revelation
to
the
Gentiles,
And
the
glory
of
thy
people
Israel.
And
his
father
and
his
mother
were
marveling
at
the
things
which
were
spoken
concerning
him;
and
Simeon
blessed
them,
and
said
unto
Mary
his
mother,
Behold,
this
child
is
set
for
the
falling
and
rising
up
of
many
in
Israel;
and
for
a
sign
which
is
spoken
against;
yea
and
a
sword
shall
pierce
through
thine
own
soul;
that
thoughts
out
of
many
hearts
may
be
revealed.
And
there
was
one Anna,
a
prophetess,
the
daughter
of
Phanuel,
of
the
tribe
of
Asher (she
was
of
a
great
age,
having
lived
with
a
husband
seven
years
from
her
virginity,
and
she
had
been
a
widow
even
for
fourscore
and
four
years),
which
departed
not
from
the
temple,
worshipping
with
fastings
and
supplications
night
and
day.
And
coming
up
at
that
very
hour
she
gave
thanks
unto
God,
and
spake
of
him
to
all
them
that
were
looking
for
the
redemption
of
Jerusalem.
And
when
they
had
accomplished
all
things
that
were
according
to
the
law
of
the
Lord,
they
returned
into
Galilee,
to
their
own
city
Nazareth.
And
the
child
grew,
and
waxed
strong,
filled
with
wisdom:
and
the
grace
of
God
was
upon
him.
And
his
parents
went
every
year
to
Jerusalem
at
the
feast
of
the
passover.
And
when
he
was
twelve
years
old,
they
went
up
after
the
custom
of
the
feast;
and
when
they
had
fulfilled
the
days,
as
they
were
returning,
the
boy
Jesus
tarried
behind
in
Jerusalem;
and
his
parents
knew
it
not;
but
supposing
him
to
be
in
the
company,
they
went
a
day’s
journey;
and
they
sought
for
him
among
their
kinsfolk
and
acquaintance:
and
when
they
found
him
not,
they
returned
to
Jerusalem,
seeking
for
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
after
three
days
they
found
him
in
the
temple,
sitting
in
the
midst
of
the
doctors,
both
hearing
them,
and
asking
them
questions:
and
all
that
heard
him
were
amazed
at
his
understanding
and
his
answers.
And
when
they
saw
him,
they
were
astonished:
and
his
mother
said
unto
him,
Son,
why
hast
thou
thus
dealt
with
us?
behold,
thy
father
and
I
sought
thee
sorrowing.
And
he
said
unto
them,
How
is
it
that
ye
sought
me?
wist
ye
not
that
I
must
be
in
my
Father’s
house?
And
they
understood
not
the
saying
which
he
spake
unto
them.
And
he
went
down
with
them,
and
came
to
Nazareth;
and
he
was
subject
unto
them:
and
his
mother
kept
all
these
sayings
in
her
heart.
And
Jesus
advanced
in
wisdom
and
stature,
and
in
favour
with
God
and
men.
Now
in
the
fifteenth
year
of
the
reign
of
Tiberius
Caesar,
Pontius
Pilate
being
governor
of
Judaea,
and
Herod
being
tetrarch
of
Galilee,
and
his
brother
Philip
tetrarch
of
the
region
of
Ituraea
and
Trachonitis,
and
Lysanias
tetrarch
of Abilene,
in
the high-priesthood
of Annas
and
Caiaphas,
the
word
of
God
came
unto
John
the
son
of
Zacharias
in
the
wilderness.
And
he
came
into
all
the
region
round
about
Jordan,
preaching
the baptism
of
repentance
unto
remission
of
sins;
as
it
is
written
in
the
book
of
the
words
of
Isaiah
the
prophet,
The
voice
of
one
crying
in
the
wilderness,
Make
ye
ready
the
way
of
the
Lord,
Make
his
paths
straight.
Every
valley
shall
be
filled,
And
every
mountain
and
hill
shall
be
brought
low;
And
the
crooked
shall
become
straight,
And
the
rough
ways
smooth;
And
all
flesh
shall
see
the
salvation
of
God.
He
said
therefore
to
the
multitudes
that
went
out
to
be baptized
of
him,
Ye
offspring
of
vipers,
who
warned
you
to
flee
from
the
wrath
to
come?
Bring
forth
therefore
fruits
worthy
of
repentance,
and
begin
not
to
say
within
yourselves,
We
have
Abraham
to
our
father:
for
I
say
unto
you,
that
God
is
able
of
these
stones
to
raise
up
children
unto
Abraham.
And
even
now
is
the
axe
also
laid
unto
the
root
of
the
trees:
every
tree
therefore
that
bringeth
not
forth
good
fruit
is
hewn
down,
and
cast
into
the
fire.
And
the
multitudes
asked
him,
saying,
What
then
must
we
do?
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
He
that
hath
two
coats,
let
him
impart
to
him
that
hath
none;
and
he
that
hath
food,
let
him
do
likewise.
And
there
came
also
publicans
to
be baptized,
and
they
said
unto
him,
Master,
what
must
we
do?
And
he
said
unto
them, Extort
no
more
than
that
which
is
appointed
you.
And
soldiers
also
asked
him,
saying,
And
we,
what
must
we
do?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Do
violence
to
no
man,
neither
exact
anything
wrongfully;
and
be
content
with
your
wages.
And
as
the
people
were
in
expectation,
and
all
men
reasoned
in
their
hearts
concerning
John,
whether
haply
he
were
the
Christ;
John
answered,
saying
unto
them
all,
I
indeed baptize
you
with
water;
but
there
cometh
he
that
is
mightier
than
I,
the
latchet
of
whose
shoes
I
am
not
worthy
to
unloose:
he
shall baptize
you
with
the
Holy
Ghost
and
with
fire:
whose
fan
is
in
his
hand,
throughly
to
cleanse
his threshing-floor,
and
to
gather
the
wheat
into
his
garner;
but
the
chaff
he
will
burn
up
with unquenchable
fire.
With
many
other
exhortations
therefore
preached
he
good
tidings
unto
the
people;
but
Herod
the
tetrarch,
being
reproved
by
him
for
Herodias
his
brother’s
wife,
and
for
all
the
evil
things
which
Herod
had
done,
added
yet
this
above
all,
that
he
shut
up
John
in
prison.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
when
all
the
people
were baptized,
that,
Jesus
also
having
been baptized,
and
praying,
the
heaven
was
opened,
and
the
Holy
Ghost
descended
in
a
bodily
form,
as
a
dove,
upon
him,
and
a
voice
came
out
of
heaven,
Thou
art
my
beloved
Son;
in
thee
I
am
well
pleased.
And
Jesus
himself,
when
he
began
to
teach,
was
about
thirty
years
of
age,
being
the
son (as
was
supposed)
of
Joseph,
the
son
of
Heli,
the
son
of
Matthat,
the
son
of
Levi,
the
son
of
Melchi,
the
son
of
Jannai,
the
son
of
Joseph,
the
son
of
Mattathias,
the
son
of
Amos,
the
son
of
Nahum,
the
son
of
Esli,
the
son
of
Naggai,
the
son
of
Maath,
the
son
of
Mattathias,
the
son
of
Semein,
the
son
of Josech,
the
son
of Joda,
the
son
of Joanan,
the
son
of
Rhesa,
the
son
of
Zerubbabel,
the
son
of
Shealtiel,
the
son
of
Neri,
the
son
of
Melchi,
the
son
of Addi,
the
son
of
Cosam,
the
son
of
Elmadam,
the
son
of
Er,
the
son
of
Jesus,
the
son
of
Eliezer,
the
son
of
Jorim,
the
son
of
Matthat,
the
son
of
Levi,
the
son
of Symeon,
the
son
of
Judas,
the
son
of
Joseph,
the
son
of
Jonam,
the
son
of
Eliakim,
the
son
of
Melea,
the
son
of Menna,
the
son
of
Mattatha,
the
son
of
Nathan,
the
son
of
David,
the
son
of
Jesse,
the
son
of
Obed,
the
son
of
Boaz,
the
son
of
Salmon,
the
son
of
Nahshon,
the
son
of
Amminadab,
the
son
of Arni,
the
son
of
Hezron,
the
son
of
Perez,
the
son
of
Judah,
the
son
of
Jacob,
the
son
of
Isaac,
the
son
of
Abraham,
the
son
of
Terah,
the
son
of
Nahor,
the
son
of
Serug,
the
son
of
Reu,
the
son
of
Peleg,
the
son
of
Eber,
the
son
of
Shelah,
the
son
of
Cainan,
the
son
of
Arphaxad,
the
son
of
Shem,
the
son
of
Noah,
the
son
of
Lamech,
the
son
of
Methuselah,
the
son
of
Enoch,
the
son
of
Jared,
the
son
of
Mahalaleel,
the
son
of
Cainan,
the
son
of
Enos,
the
son
of
Seth,
the
son
of
Adam,
the
son
of
God.
And
Jesus,
full
of
the
Holy
Spirit,
returned
from
the
Jordan,
and
was
led
by
the
Spirit
in
the
wilderness
during
forty
days,
being
tempted
of
the
devil.
And
he
did
eat
nothing
in
those
days:
and
when
they
were
completed,
he
hungered.
And
the
devil
said
unto
him,
If
thou
art
the
Son
of
God,
command
this
stone
that
it
become
bread.
And
Jesus
answered
unto
him,
It
is
written,
Man
shall
not
live
by
bread
alone.
And
he
led
him
up,
and
shewed
him
all
the
kingdoms
of
the
world
in
a
moment
of
time.
And
the
devil
said
unto
him,
To
thee
will
I
give
all
this
authority,
and
the
glory
of
them:
for
it
hath
been
delivered
unto
me;
and
to
whomsoever
I
will
I
give
it.
If
thou
therefore
wilt
worship
before
me,
it
shall
all
be
thine.
And
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
It
is
written,
Thou
shalt
worship
the
Lord
thy
God,
and
him
only
shalt
thou
serve.
And
he
led
him
to
Jerusalem,
and
set
him
on
the
pinnacle
of
the
temple,
and
said
unto
him,
If
thou
art
the
Son
of
God,
cast
thyself
down
from
hence:
for
it
is
written,
He
shall
give
his
angels
charge
concerning
thee,
to
guard
thee:
and,
On
their
hands
they
shall
bear
thee
up,
Lest
haply
thou
dash
thy
foot
against
a
stone.
And
Jesus
answering
said
unto
him,
It
is
said,
Thou
shalt
not
tempt
the
Lord
thy
God.
And
when
the
devil
had
completed
every
temptation,
he
departed
from
him
for
a
season.
And
Jesus
returned
in
the
power
of
the
Spirit
into
Galilee:
and
a
fame
went
out
concerning
him
through
all
the
region
round
about.
And
he
taught
in
their
synagogues,
being
glorified
of
all.
And
he
came
to
Nazareth,
where
he
had
been
brought
up:
and
he
entered,
as
his
custom
was,
into
the
synagogue
on
the
sabbath
day,
and
stood
up
to
read.
And
there
was
delivered
unto
him
the
book
of
the
prophet
Isaiah.
And
he
opened
the
book,
and
found
the
place
where
it
was
written,
The
Spirit
of
the
Lord
is
upon
me,
Because
he
anointed
me
to
preach
good
tidings
to
the
poor:
He
hath
sent
me
to
proclaim
release
to
the
captives,
And recovering
of
sight
to
the
blind,
To
set
at
liberty
them
that
are
bruised,
To
proclaim
the
acceptable
year
of
the
Lord.
And
he
closed
the
book,
and
gave
it
back
to
the
attendant,
and
sat
down:
and
the
eyes
of
all
in
the
synagogue
were
fastened
on
him.
And
he
began
to
say
unto
them,
Today
hath
this
scripture
been
fulfilled
in
your
ears.
And
all
bare
him
witness,
and
wondered
at
the
words
of
grace
which
proceeded
out
of
his
mouth:
and
they
said,
Is
not
this
Joseph’s
son?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Doubtless
ye
will
say
unto
me
this
parable,
Physician,
heal
thyself:
whatsoever
we
have
heard
done
at
Capernaum,
do
also
here
in
thine
own
country.
And
he
said,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
No
prophet
is
acceptable
in
his
own
country.
But
of
a
truth
I
say
unto
you,
There
were
many
widows
in
Israel
in
the
days
of
Elijah,
when
the
heaven
was
shut
up
three
years
and
six
months,
when
there
came
a
great
famine
over
all
the
land;
and
unto
none
of
them
was
Elijah
sent,
but
only
to
Zarephath,
in
the
land
of
Sidon,
unto
a
woman
that
was
a
widow.
And
there
were
many
lepers
in
Israel
in
the
time
of
Elisha
the
prophet;
and
none
of
them
was
cleansed,
but
only
Naaman
the
Syrian.
And
they
were
all
filled
with
wrath
in
the
synagogue,
as
they
heard
these
things;
and
they
rose
up,
and
cast
him
forth
out
of
the
city,
and
led
him
unto
the
brow
of
the
hill
whereon
their
city
was
built,
that
they
might
throw
him
down
headlong.
But
he
passing
through
the
midst
of
them
went
his
way.
And
he
came
down
to
Capernaum,
a
city
of
Galilee.
And
he
was
teaching
them
on
the
sabbath
day:
and
they
were
astonished
at
his
teaching;
for
his
word
was
with
authority.
And
in
the
synagogue
there
was
a
man,
which
had
a
spirit
of
an
unclean
devil;
and
he
cried
out
with
a
loud
voice,
Ah!
what
have
we
to
do
with
thee,
thou
Jesus
of
Nazareth?
art
thou
come
to
destroy
us?
I
know
thee
who
thou
art,
the
Holy
One
of
God.
And
Jesus
rebuked
him,
saying,
Hold
thy
peace,
and
come
out
of
him.
And
when
the
devil
had
thrown
him
down
in
the
midst,
he
came
out
of
him,
having
done
him
no
hurt.
And
amazement
came
upon
all,
and
they
spake
together,
one
with
another,
saying,
What
is
this
word?
for
with
authority
and
power
he
commandeth
the
unclean
spirits,
and
they
come
out.
And
there
went
forth
a
rumour
concerning
him
into
every
place
of
the
region
round
about.
And
he
rose
up
from
the
synagogue,
and
entered
into
the
house
of
Simon.
And
Simon’s
wife’s
mother
was
holden
with
a
great
fever;
and
they
besought
him
for
her.
And
he
stood
over
her,
and
rebuked
the
fever;
and
it
left
her:
and
immediately
she
rose
up
and
ministered
unto
them.
And
when
the
sun
was
setting,
all
they
that
had
any
sick
with
divers
diseases
brought
them
unto
him;
and
he
laid
his
hands
on
every
one
of
them,
and
healed
them.
And
devils
also
came
out
from
many,
crying
out,
and
saying,
Thou
art
the
Son
of
God.
And
rebuking
them,
he
suffered
them
not
to
speak,
because
they
knew
that
he
was
the
Christ.
And
when
it
was
day,
he
came
out
and
went
into
a
desert
place:
and
the
multitudes
sought
after
him,
and
came
unto
him,
and
would
have
stayed
him,
that
he
should
not
go
from
them.
But
he
said
unto
them,
I
must
preach
the
good
tidings
of
the
kingdom
of
God
to
the
other
cities
also:
for
therefore
was
I
sent.
And
he
was
preaching
in
the
synagogues
of
Galilee.
Now
it
came
to
pass,
while
the
multitude
pressed
upon
him
and
heard
the
word
of
God,
that
he
was
standing
by
the
lake
of
Gennesaret;
and
he
saw
two
boats
standing
by
the
lake:
but
the
fishermen
had
gone
out
of
them,
and
were
washing
their
nets.
And
he
entered
into
one
of
the
boats,
which
was
Simon’s,
and
asked
him
to
put
out
a
little
from
the
land.
And
he
sat
down
and
taught
the
multitudes
out
of
the
boat.
And
when
he
had
left
speaking,
he
said
unto
Simon,
Put
out
into
the
deep,
and
let
down
your
nets
for
a draught.
And
Simon
answered
and
said,
Master,
we
toiled
all
night,
and
took
nothing:
but
at
thy
word
I
will
let
down
the
nets.
And
when
they
had
this
done,
they
enclosed
a
great
multitude
of
fishes;
and
their
nets
were
breaking;
and
they
beckoned
unto
their
partners
in
the
other
boat,
that
they
should
come
and
help
them.
And
they
came,
and
filled
both
the
boats,
so
that
they
began
to
sink.
But
Simon
Peter,
when
he
saw
it,
fell
down
at
Jesus’
knees,
saying,
Depart
from
me;
for
I
am
a
sinful
man,
O
Lord.
For
he
was
amazed,
and
all
that
were
with
him,
at
the draught
of
the
fishes
which
they
had
taken;
and
so
were
also
James
and
John,
sons
of
Zebedee,
which
were
partners
with
Simon.
And
Jesus
said
unto
Simon,
Fear
not;
from
henceforth
thou
shalt
catch
men.
And
when
they
had
brought
their
boats
to
land,
they
left
all,
and
followed
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
he
was
in
one
of
the
cities,
behold,
a
man
full
of
leprosy:
and
when
he
saw
Jesus,
he
fell
on
his
face,
and
besought
him,
saying,
Lord,
if
thou
wilt,
thou
canst
make
me
clean.
And
he
stretched
forth
his
hand,
and
touched
him,
saying,
I
will;
be
thou
made
clean.
And
straightway
the
leprosy
departed
from
him.
And
he
charged
him
to
tell
no
man:
but
go
thy
way,
and
shew
thyself
to
the
priest,
and
offer
for
thy
cleansing,
according
as
Moses
commanded,
for
a
testimony
unto
them.
But
so
much
the
more
went
abroad
the
report
concerning
him:
and
great
multitudes
came
together
to
hear,
and
to
be
healed
of
their infirmities.
But
he
withdrew
himself
in
the
deserts,
and
prayed.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
one
of
those
days,
that
he
was
teaching;
and
there
were
Pharisees
and doctors
of
the
law
sitting
by,
which
were
come
out
of
every
village
of
Galilee
and
Judaea
and
Jerusalem:
and
the
power
of
the
Lord
was
with
him
to
heal.
And
behold,
men
bring
on
a
bed
a
man
that
was palsied:
and
they
sought
to
bring
him
in,
and
to
lay
him
before
him.
And
not
finding
by
what
way
they
might
bring
him
in
because
of
the
multitude,
they
went
up
to
the
housetop,
and
let
him
down
through
the
tiles
with
his
couch
into
the
midst
before
Jesus.
And
seeing
their
faith,
he
said,
Man,
thy
sins
are
forgiven
thee.
And
the
scribes
and
the
Pharisees
began
to
reason,
saying,
Who
is
this
that
speaketh
blasphemies?
Who
can
forgive
sins,
but
God
alone?
But
Jesus
perceiving
their
reasonings,
answered
and
said
unto
them,
What
reason
ye
in
your
hearts?
Whether
is
easier,
to
say,
Thy
sins
are
forgiven
thee;
or
to
say,
Arise
and
walk?
But
that
ye
may
know
that
the
Son
of
man
hath
power
on
earth
to
forgive
sins (he
said
unto
him
that
was palsied),
I
say
unto
thee,
Arise,
and
take
up
thy
couch,
and
go
unto
thy
house.
And
immediately
he
rose
up
before
them,
and
took
up
that
whereon
he
lay,
and
departed
to
his
house,
glorifying
God.
And
amazement
took
hold
on
all,
and
they
glorified
God;
and
they
were
filled
with
fear,
saying,
We
have
seen
strange
things
today.
And
after
these
things
he
went
forth,
and
beheld
a
publican,
named
Levi,
sitting
at
the
place
of
toll,
and
said
unto
him,
Follow
me.
And
he
forsook
all,
and
rose
up
and
followed
him.
And
Levi
made
him
a
great
feast
in
his
house:
and
there
was
a
great
multitude
of
publicans
and
of
others
that
were
sitting
at
meat
with
them.
And
the
Pharisees
and
their
scribes
murmured
against
his
disciples,
saying,
Why
do
ye
eat
and
drink
with
the
publicans
and
sinners?
And
Jesus
answering
said
unto
them,
They
that
are
whole
have
no
need
of
a
physician;
but
they
that
are
sick.
I
am
not
come
to
call
the
righteous
but
sinners
to
repentance.
And
they
said
unto
him,
The
disciples
of
John
fast
often,
and
make
supplications;
likewise
also
the
disciples
of
the
Pharisees;
but
thine
eat
and
drink.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Can
ye
make
the
sons
of
the bride-chamber
fast,
while
the
bridegroom
is
with
them?
But
the
days
will
come;
and
when
the
bridegroom
shall
be
taken
away
from
them,
then
will
they
fast
in
those
days.
And
he
spake
also
a
parable
unto
them;
No
man rendeth
a
piece
from
a
new
garment
and
putteth
it
upon
an
old
garment;
else
he
will
rend
the
new,
and
also
the
piece
from
the
new
will
not
agree
with
the
old.
And
no
man
putteth
new
wine
into
old
wineskins;
else
the
new
wine
will
burst
the
skins,
and
itself
will
be
spilled,
and
the
skins
will
perish.
But
new
wine
must
be
put
into
fresh
wineskins.
And
no
man
having
drunk
old
wine
desireth
new:
for
he
saith,
The
old
is
good.
Now
it
came
to
pass
on
a
sabbath,
that
he
was
going
through
the cornfields;
and
his
disciples
plucked
the
ears
of
corn,
and
did
eat,
rubbing
them
in
their
hands.
But
certain
of
the
Pharisees
said,
Why
do
ye
that
which
it
is
not
lawful
to
do
on
the
sabbath
day?
And
Jesus
answering
them
said,
Have
ye
not
read
even
this,
what
David
did,
when
he
was
an
hungred,
he,
and
they
that
were
with
him;
how
he
entered
into
the
house
of
God,
and
did
take
and
eat
the
shewbread,
and
gave
also
to
them
that
were
with
him;
which
it
is
not
lawful
to
eat
save
for
the
priests
alone?
And
he
said
unto
them,
The
Son
of
man
is
lord
of
the
sabbath.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
another
sabbath,
that
he
entered
into
the
synagogue
and
taught:
and
there
was
a
man
there,
and
his
right
hand
was
withered.
And
the
scribes
and
the
Pharisees
watched
him,
whether
he
would
heal
on
the
sabbath;
that
they
might
find
how
to
accuse
him.
But
he
knew
their
thoughts;
and
he
said
to
the
man
that
had
his
hand
withered,
Rise
up,
and
stand
forth
in
the
midst.
And
he
arose
and
stood
forth.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
I
ask
you,
Is
it
lawful
on
the
sabbath
to
do
good,
or
to
do
harm?
to
save
a
life,
or
to
destroy
it?
And
he
looked
round
about
on
them
all,
and
said
unto
him,
Stretch
forth
thy
hand.
And
he
did
so:
and
his
hand
was
restored.
But
they
were
filled
with
madness;
and
communed
one
with
another
what
they
might
do
to
Jesus.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
these
days,
that
he
went
out
into
the
mountain
to
pray;
and
he
continued
all
night
in
prayer
to
God.
And
when
it
was
day,
he
called
his
disciples:
and
he
chose
from
them
twelve,
whom
also
he
named apostles;
Simon,
whom
he
also
named
Peter,
and Andrew
his
brother,
and
James
and
John,
and
Philip
and Bartholomew,
and
Matthew
and
Thomas,
and
James
the
son
of Alphaeus,
and
Simon
which
was
called
the
Zealot,
and
Judas
the
son
of
James,
and
Judas
Iscariot,
which
was
the
traitor;
and
he
came
down
with
them,
and
stood
on
a
level
place,
and
a
great
multitude
of
his
disciples,
and
a
great
number
of
the
people
from
all
Judaea
and
Jerusalem,
and
the
sea
coast
of
Tyre
and
Sidon,
which
came
to
hear
him,
and
to
be
healed
of
their
diseases;
and
they
that
were
troubled
with
unclean
spirits
were
healed.
And
all
the
multitude
sought
to
touch
him:
for
power
came
forth
from
him,
and
healed
them
all.
And
he
lifted
up
his
eyes
on
his
disciples,
and
said,
Blessed
are
ye
poor:
for
yours
is
the
kingdom
of
God.
Blessed
are
ye
that
hunger
now:
for
ye
shall
be
filled.
Blessed
are
ye
that
weep
now:
for
ye
shall
laugh.
Blessed
are
ye,
when
men
shall
hate
you,
and
when
they
shall
separate
you
from
their
company,
and
reproach
you,
and
cast
out
your
name
as
evil,
for
the
Son
of
man’s
sake.
Rejoice
in
that
day,
and
leap
for
joy:
for
behold,
your
reward
is
great
in
heaven:
for
in
the
same
manner
did
their
fathers
unto
the
prophets.
But
woe
unto
you
that
are
rich!
for
ye
have
received
your
consolation.
Woe
unto
you,
ye
that
are
full
now!
for
ye
shall
hunger.
Woe
unto
you,
ye
that
laugh
now!
for
ye
shall
mourn
and
weep.
Woe
unto
you,
when
all
men
shall
speak
well
of
you!
for
in
the
same
manner
did
their
fathers
to
the
false
prophets.
But
I
say
unto
you
which
hear,
Love
your
enemies,
do
good
to
them
that
hate
you,
bless
them
that
curse
you,
pray
for
them
that despitefully
use
you.
To
him
that
smiteth
thee
on
the
one
cheek
offer
also
the
other;
and
from
him
that
taketh
away
thy
cloke
withhold
not
thy
coat
also.
Give
to
every
one
that
asketh
thee;
and
of
him
that
taketh
away
thy
goods
ask
them
not
again.
And
as
ye
would
that
men
should
do
to
you,
do
ye
also
to
them
likewise.
And
if
ye
love
them
that
love
you,
what
thank
have
ye?
for
even
sinners
love
those
that
love
them.
And
if
ye
do
good
to
them
that
do
good
to
you,
what
thank
have
ye?
for
even
sinners
do
the
same.
And
if
ye
lend
to
them
of
whom
ye
hope
to
receive,
what
thank
have
ye?
even
sinners
lend
to
sinners,
to
receive
again
as
much.
But
love
your
enemies,
and
do
them
good,
and
lend,
never
despairing;
and
your
reward
shall
be
great,
and
ye
shall
be
sons
of
the
Most
High:
for
he
is
kind
toward
the unthankful
and
evil.
Be
ye
merciful,
even
as
your
Father
is
merciful.
And
judge
not,
and
ye
shall
not
be
judged:
and
condemn
not,
and
ye
shall
not
be
condemned:
release,
and
ye
shall
be
released:
give,
and
it
shall
be
given
unto
you;
good
measure,
pressed
down,
shaken
together,
running
over,
shall
they
give
into
your
bosom.
For
with
what
measure
ye
mete
it
shall
be
measured
to
you
again.
And
he
spake
also
a
parable
unto
them,
Can
the
blind
guide
the
blind?
shall
they
not
both
fall
into
a
pit?
The
disciple
is
not
above
his
master:
but
every
one
when
he
is
perfected
shall
be
as
his
master.
And
why
beholdest
thou
the mote
that
is
in
thy
brother’s
eye,
but
considerest
not
the
beam
that
is
in
thine
own
eye?
Or
how
canst
thou
say
to
thy
brother,
Brother,
let
me
cast
out
the mote
that
is
in
thine
eye,
when
thou
thyself
beholdest
not
the
beam
that
is
in
thine
own
eye?
Thou
hypocrite,
cast
out
first
the
beam
out
of
thine
own
eye,
and
then
shalt
thou
see
clearly
to
cast
out
the mote
that
is
in
thy
brother’s
eye.
For
there
is
no
good
tree
that
bringeth
forth
corrupt
fruit;
nor
again
a
corrupt
tree
that
bringeth
forth
good
fruit.
For
each
tree
is
known
by
its
own
fruit.
For
of
thorns
men
do
not
gather
figs,
nor
of
a
bramble
bush
gather
they
grapes.
The
good
man
out
of
the
good
treasure
of
his
heart
bringeth
forth
that
which
is
good;
and
the
evil
man
out
of
the
evil
treasure
bringeth
forth
that
which
is
evil:
for
out
of
the
abundance
of
the
heart
his
mouth
speaketh.
And
why
call
ye
me,
Lord,
Lord,
and
do
not
the
things
which
I
say?
Every
one
that
cometh
unto
me,
and
heareth
my
words,
and
doeth
them,
I
will
shew
you
to
whom
he
is
like:
he
is
like
a
man
building
a
house,
who
digged
and
went
deep,
and
laid
a
foundation
upon
the
rock:
and
when
a
flood
arose,
the
stream
brake
against
that
house,
and
could
not
shake
it:
because
it
had
been
well
builded.
But
he
that
heareth,
and
doeth
not,
is
like
a
man
that
built
a
house
upon
the
earth
without
a
foundation;
against
which
the
stream
brake,
and
straightway
it
fell
in;
and
the
ruin
of
that
house
was
great.
After
he
had
ended
all
his
sayings
in
the
ears
of
the
people,
he
entered
into
Capernaum.
And
a
certain
centurion’s
servant,
who
was
dear
unto
him,
was
sick
and
at
the
point
of
death.
And
when
he
heard
concerning
Jesus,
he
sent
unto
him
elders
of
the
Jews,
asking
him
that
he
would
come
and
save
his
servant.
And
they,
when
they
came
to
Jesus,
besought
him
earnestly,
saying,
He
is
worthy
that
thou shouldest
do
this
for
him:
for
he
loveth
our
nation,
and
himself
built
us
our
synagogue.
And
Jesus
went
with
them.
And
when
he
was
now
not
far
from
the
house,
the
centurion
sent
friends
to
him,
saying
unto
him,
Lord,
trouble
not
thyself:
for
I
am
not
worthy
that
thou shouldest
come
under
my
roof:
wherefore
neither
thought
I
myself
worthy
to
come
unto
thee:
but
say
the
word,
and
my
servant
shall
be
healed.
For
I
also
am
a
man
set
under
authority,
having
under
myself
soldiers:
and
I
say
to
this
one,
Go,
and
he
goeth;
and
to
another,
Come,
and
he
cometh;
and
to
my
servant,
Do
this,
and
he
doeth
it.
And
when
Jesus
heard
these
things,
he
marveled
at
him,
and
turned
and
said
unto
the
multitude
that
followed
him,
I
say
unto
you,
I
have
not
found
so
great
faith,
no,
not
in
Israel.
And
they
that
were
sent,
returning
to
the
house,
found
the
servant
whole.
And
it
came
to
pass
soon
afterwards,
that
he
went
to
a
city
called
Nain;
and
his
disciples
went
with
him,
and
a
great
multitude.
Now
when
he
drew
near
to
the
gate
of
the
city,
behold,
there
was
carried
out
one
that
was
dead,
the
only
son
of
his
mother,
and
she
was
a
widow:
and
much
people
of
the
city
was
with
her.
And
when
the
Lord
saw
her,
he
had
compassion
on
her,
and
said
unto
her,
Weep
not.
And
he
came
nigh
and
touched
the
bier:
and
the
bearers
stood
still.
And
he
said,
Young
man,
I
say
unto
thee,
Arise.
And
he
that
was
dead
sat
up,
and
began
to
speak.
And
he
gave
him
to
his
mother.
And
fear
took
hold
on
all:
and
they
glorified
God,
saying,
A
great
prophet
is
arisen
among
us:
and,
God
hath
visited
his
people.
And
this
report
went
forth
concerning
him
in
the
whole
of
Judaea,
and
all
the
region
round
about.
And
the
disciples
of
John
told
him
of
all
these
things.
And
John
calling
unto
him
two
of
his
disciples
sent
them
to
the
Lord,
saying,
Art
thou
he
that
cometh,
or
look
we
for
another?
And
when
the
men
were
come
unto
him,
they
said,
John
the Baptist
hath
sent
us
unto
thee,
saying,
Art
thou
he
that
cometh,
or
look
we
for
another?
In
that
hour
he
cured
many
of
diseases
and
plagues
and
evil
spirits;
and
on
many
that
were
blind
he
bestowed
sight.
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Go
your
way,
and
tell
John
what
things
ye
have
seen
and
heard;
the
blind
receive
their
sight,
the
lame
walk,
the
lepers
are
cleansed,
and
the
deaf
hear,
the
dead
are
raised
up,
the
poor
have
good
tidings
preached
to
them.
And
blessed
is
he,
whosoever
shall
find
none
occasion
of
stumbling
in
me.
And
when
the
messengers
of
John
were
departed,
he
began
to
say
unto
the
multitudes
concerning
John,
What
went
ye
out
into
the
wilderness
to
behold?
a
reed
shaken
with
the
wind?
But
what
went
ye
out
to
see?
a
man
clothed
in
soft
raiment?
Behold,
they
which
are
gorgeously
apparelled,
and
live
delicately,
are
in
kings’
courts.
But
what
went
ye
out
to
see?
a
prophet?
Yea,
I
say
unto
you,
and
much
more
than
a
prophet.
This
is
he
of
whom
it
is
written,
Behold,
I
send
my
messenger
before
thy
face,
Who
shall
prepare
thy
way
before
thee.
I
say
unto
you,
Among
them
that
are
born
of
women
there
is
none
greater
than
John:
yet
he
that
is
but
little
in
the
kingdom
of
God
is
greater
than
he.
And
all
the
people
when
they
heard,
and
the
publicans,
justified
God,
being baptized
with
the baptism
of
John.
But
the
Pharisees
and
the
lawyers
rejected
for
themselves
the
counsel
of
God,
being
not baptized
of
him.
Whereunto
then
shall
I
liken
the
men
of
this
generation,
and
to
what
are
they
like?
They
are
like
unto
children
that
sit
in
the marketplace,
and
call
one
to
another;
which
say,
We
piped
unto
you,
and
ye
did
not
dance;
we
wailed,
and
ye
did
not
weep.
For
John
the Baptist
is
come
eating
no
bread
nor
drinking
wine;
and
ye
say,
He
hath
a
devil.
The
Son
of
man
is
come
eating
and
drinking;
and
ye
say,
Behold,
a
gluttonous
man,
and
a winebibber,
a
friend
of
publicans
and
sinners!
And
wisdom
is
justified
of
all
her
children.
And
one
of
the
Pharisees
desired
him
that
he
would
eat
with
him.
And
he
entered
into
the
Pharisee’s
house,
and
sat
down
to
meat.
And
behold,
a
woman
which
was
in
the
city,
a
sinner;
and
when
she
knew
that
he
was
sitting
at
meat
in
the
Pharisee’s
house,
she
brought
an
alabaster
cruse
of
ointment,
and
standing
behind
at
his
feet,
weeping,
she
began
to
wet
his
feet
with
her
tears,
and
wiped
them
with
the
hair
of
her
head,
and
kissed
his
feet,
and
anointed
them
with
the
ointment.
Now
when
the
Pharisee
which
had
bidden
him
saw
it,
he
spake
within
himself,
saying,
This
man,
if
he
were
a
prophet,
would
have
perceived
who
and
what
manner
of
woman
this
is
which
touched
him,
that
she
is
a
sinner.
And
Jesus
answering
said
unto
him,
Simon,
I
have
somewhat
to
say
unto
thee.
And
he
saith,
Master,
say
on.
A
certain
lender
had
two
debtors:
the
one
owed
five
hundred
pence,
and
the
other
fifty.
When
they
had
not
wherewith
to
pay,
he
forgave
them
both.
Which
of
them
therefore
will
love
him
most?
Simon
answered
and
said,
He,
I
suppose,
to
whom
he
forgave
the
most.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Thou
hast
rightly
judged.
And
turning
to
the
woman,
he
said
unto
Simon,
Seest
thou
this
woman?
I
entered
into
thine
house,
thou
gavest
me
no
water
for
my
feet:
but
she
hath wetted
my
feet
with
her
tears,
and
wiped
them
with
her
hair.
Thou
gavest
me
no
kiss:
but
she,
since
the
time
I
came
in,
hath
not
ceased
to
kiss
my
feet.
My
head
with
oil
thou
didst
not
anoint:
but
she
hath
anointed
my
feet
with
ointment.
Wherefore
I
say
unto
thee,
Her
sins,
which
are
many,
are
forgiven;
for
she
loved
much:
but
to
whom
little
is
forgiven,
the
same
loveth
little.
And
he
said
unto
her,
Thy
sins
are
forgiven.
And
they
that
sat
at
meat
with
him
began
to
say
within
themselves,
Who
is
this
that
even
forgiveth
sins?
And
he
said
unto
the
woman,
Thy
faith
hath
saved
thee;
go
in
peace.
And
it
came
to
pass
soon
afterwards,
that
he
went
about
through
cities
and
villages,
preaching
and
bringing
the
good
tidings
of
the
kingdom
of
God,
and
with
him
the
twelve,
and
certain
women
which
had
been
healed
of
evil
spirits
and infirmities,
Mary
that
was
called
Magdalene,
from
whom
seven
devils
had
gone
out,
and
Joanna
the
wife
of
Chuza
Herod’s
steward,
and
Susanna,
and
many
others,
which
ministered
unto
them
of
their
substance.
And
when
a
great
multitude
came
together,
and
they
of
every
city
resorted
unto
him,
he
spake
by
a
parable:
The
sower
went
forth
to
sow
his
seed:
and
as
he
sowed,
some
fell
by
the
way
side;
and
it
was
trodden
under
foot,
and
the
birds
of
the
heaven
devoured
it.
And
other
fell
on
the
rock;
and
as
soon
as
it
grew,
it
withered
away,
because
it
had
no
moisture.
And
other
fell
amidst
the
thorns;
and
the
thorns
grew
with
it,
and choked
it.
And
other
fell
into
the
good
ground,
and
grew,
and
brought
forth
fruit
a
hundredfold.
As
he
said
these
things,
he
cried,
He
that
hath
ears
to
hear,
let
him
hear.
And
his
disciples
asked
him
what
this
parable
might
be.
And
he
said,
Unto
you
it
is
given
to
know
the
mysteries
of
the
kingdom
of
God:
but
to
the
rest
in
parables;
that
seeing
they
may
not
see,
and
hearing
they
may
not
understand.
Now
the
parable
is
this:
The
seed
is
the
word
of
God.
And
those
by
the
way
side
are
they
that
have
heard;
then
cometh
the
devil,
and
taketh
away
the
word
from
their
heart,
that
they
may
not
believe
and
be
saved.
And
those
on
the
rock
are
they
which,
when
they
have
heard,
receive
the
word
with
joy;
and
these
have
no
root,
which
for
a
while
believe,
and
in
time
of
temptation
fall
away.
And
that
which
fell
among
the
thorns,
these
are
they
that
have
heard,
and
as
they
go
on
their
way
they
are
choked
with
cares
and
riches
and
pleasures
of
this
life,
and
bring
no
fruit
to
perfection.
And
that
in
the
good
ground,
these
are
such
as
in
an
honest
and
good
heart,
having
heard
the
word,
hold
it
fast,
and
bring
forth
fruit
with
patience.
And
no
man,
when
he
hath
lighted
a
lamp,
covereth
it
with
a
vessel,
or
putteth
it
under
a
bed;
but
putteth
it
on
a
stand,
that
they
which
enter
in
may
see
the
light.
For
nothing
is
hid,
that
shall
not
be
made
manifest;
nor
anything
secret,
that
shall
not
be
known
and
come
to
light.
Take
heed
therefore
how
ye
hear:
for
whosoever
hath,
to
him
shall
be
given;
and
whosoever
hath
not,
from
him
shall
be
taken
away
even
that
which
he
thinketh
he
hath.
And
there
came
to
him
his
mother
and
brethren,
and
they
could
not
come
at
him
for
the
crowd.
And
it
was
told
him,
Thy
mother
and
thy
brethren
stand
without,
desiring
to
see
thee.
But
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
My
mother
and
my
brethren
are
these
which
hear
the
word
of
God,
and
do
it.
Now
it
came
to
pass
on
one
of
those
days,
that
he
entered
into
a
boat,
himself
and
his
disciples;
and
he
said
unto
them,
Let
us
go
over
unto
the
other
side
of
the
lake:
and
they
launched
forth.
But
as
they
sailed
he
fell
asleep:
and
there
came
down
a
storm
of
wind
on
the
lake;
and
they
were
filling
with
water,
and
were
in
jeopardy.
And
they
came
to
him,
and
awoke
him,
saying,
Master,
master,
we
perish.
And
he
awoke,
and
rebuked
the
wind
and
the
raging
of
the
water:
and
they
ceased,
and
there
was
a
calm.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Where
is
your
faith?
And
being
afraid
they
marveled,
saying
one
to
another,
Who
then
is
this,
that
he
commandeth
even
the
winds
and
the
water,
and
they
obey
him?
And
they
arrived
at
the
country
of
the
Gerasenes,
which
is
over
against
Galilee.
And
when
he
was
come
forth
upon
the
land,
there
met
him
a
certain
man
out
of
the
city,
who
had
devils;
and
for
a
long
time
he
had
worn
no
clothes,
and
abode
not
in
any
house,
but
in
the
tombs.
And
when
he
saw
Jesus,
he
cried
out,
and
fell
down
before
him,
and
with
a
loud
voice
said,
What
have
I
to
do
with
thee,
Jesus,
thou
Son
of
the
Most
High
God?
I
beseech
thee,
torment
me
not.
For
he
commanded
the
unclean
spirit
to
come
out
from
the
man.
For
oftentimes
it
had
seized
him:
and
he
was
kept
under
guard,
and
bound
with
chains
and
fetters;
and
breaking
the
bands
asunder,
he
was
driven
of
the
devil
into
the
deserts.
And
Jesus
asked
him,
What
is
thy
name?
And
he
said,
Legion;
for
many
devils
were
entered
into
him.
And
they
entreated
him
that
he
would
not
command
them
to
depart
into
the abyss.
Now
there
was
there
a
herd
of
many
swine
feeding
on
the
mountain:
and
they
entreated
him
that
he
would
give
them
leave
to
enter
into
them.
And
he
gave
them
leave.
And
the
devils
came
out
from
the
man,
and
entered
into
the
swine:
and
the
herd
rushed
down
the
steep
into
the
lake,
and
were choked.
And
when
they
that
fed
them
saw
what
had
come
to
pass,
they
fled,
and
told
it
in
the
city
and
in
the
country.
And
they
went
out
to
see
what
had
come
to
pass;
and
they
came
to
Jesus,
and
found
the
man,
from
whom
the
devils
were
gone
out,
sitting,
clothed
and
in
his
right
mind,
at
the
feet
of
Jesus:
and
they
were
afraid.
And
they
that
saw
it
told
them
how
he
that
was
possessed
with
devils
was
made
whole.
And
all
the
people
of
the
country
of
the
Gerasenes
round
about
asked
him
to
depart
from
them;
for
they
were
holden
with
great
fear:
and
he
entered
into
a
boat,
and
returned.
But
the
man
from
whom
the
devils
were
gone
out
prayed
him
that
he
might
be
with
him:
but
he
sent
him
away,
saying,
Return
to
thy
house,
and
declare
how
great
things
God
hath
done
for
thee.
And
he
went
his
way, publishing
throughout
the
whole
city
how
great
things
Jesus
had
done
for
him.
And
as
Jesus
returned,
the
multitude
welcomed
him;
for
they
were
all
waiting
for
him.
And
behold,
there
came
a
man
named
Jairus,
and
he
was
a
ruler
of
the
synagogue:
and
he
fell
down
at
Jesus’
feet,
and
besought
him
to
come
into
his
house;
for
he
had
an
only
daughter,
about
twelve
years
of
age,
and
she
lay
a
dying.
But
as
he
went
the
multitudes
thronged
him.
And
a
woman
having
an
issue
of
blood
twelve
years,
which
had
spent
all
her
living
upon
physicians,
and
could
not
be
healed
of
any,
came
behind
him,
and
touched
the
border
of
his
garment:
and
immediately
the
issue
of
her
blood
stanched.
And
Jesus
said,
Who
is
it
that
touched
me?
And
when
all
denied,
Peter
said,
and
they
that
were
with
him,
Master,
the
multitudes
press
thee
and
crush
thee.
But
Jesus
said,
Some
one
did
touch
me:
for
I
perceived
that
power
had
gone
forth
from
me.
And
when
the
woman
saw
that
she
was
not
hid,
she
came
trembling,
and
falling
down
before
him
declared
in
the
presence
of
all
the
people
for
what
cause
she
touched
him,
and
how
she
was
healed
immediately.
And
he
said
unto
her,
Daughter,
thy
faith
hath
made
thee
whole;
go
in
peace.
While
he
yet
spake,
there
cometh
one
from
the
ruler
of
the synagogue’s
house,
saying,
Thy
daughter
is
dead;
trouble
not
the
Master.
But
Jesus
hearing
it,
answered
him,
Fear
not:
only
believe,
and
she
shall
be
made
whole.
And
when
he
came
to
the
house,
he
suffered
not
any
man
to
enter
in
with
him,
save
Peter,
and
John,
and
James,
and
the
father
of
the
maiden
and
her
mother.
And
all
were
weeping,
and bewailing
her:
but
he
said,
Weep
not;
for
she
is
not
dead,
but
sleepeth.
And
they
laughed
him
to
scorn,
knowing
that
she
was
dead.
But
he,
taking
her
by
the
hand,
called,
saying,
Maiden,
arise.
And
her
spirit
returned,
and
she
rose
up
immediately:
and
he
commanded
that
something
be
given
her
to
eat.
And
her
parents
were
amazed:
but
he
charged
them
to
tell
no
man
what
had
been
done.
And
he
called
the
twelve
together,
and
gave
them
power
and
authority
over
all
devils,
and
to
cure
diseases.
And
he
sent
them
forth
to
preach
the
kingdom
of
God,
and
to
heal
the
sick.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Take
nothing
for
your
journey,
neither
staff,
nor wallet,
nor
bread,
nor
money;
neither
have
two
coats.
And
into
whatsoever
house
ye
enter,
there
abide,
and
thence
depart.
And
as
many
as
receive
you
not,
when
ye
depart
from
that
city,
shake
off
the
dust
from
your
feet
for
a
testimony
against
them.
And
they
departed,
and
went
throughout
the
villages,
preaching
the
gospel,
and
healing
everywhere.
Now
Herod
the
tetrarch
heard
of
all
that
was
done:
and
he
was
much
perplexed,
because
that
it
was
said
by
some,
that
John
was
risen
from
the
dead;
and
by
some,
that
Elijah
had
appeared;
and
by
others,
that
one
of
the
old
prophets
was
risen
again.
And
Herod
said,
John
I
beheaded:
but
who
is
this,
about
whom
I
hear
such
things?
And
he
sought
to
see
him.
And
the apostles,
when
they
were
returned,
declared
unto
him
what
things
they
had
done.
And
he
took
them,
and
withdrew
apart
to
a
city
called Bethsaida.
But
the
multitudes
perceiving
it
followed
him:
and
he
welcomed
them,
and
spake
to
them
of
the
kingdom
of
God,
and
them
that
had
need
of
healing
he
healed.
And
the
day
began
to
wear
away;
and
the
twelve
came,
and
said
unto
him,
Send
the
multitude
away,
that
they
may
go
into
the
villages
and
country
round
about,
and
lodge,
and
get
victuals:
for
we
are
here
in
a
desert
place.
But
he
said
unto
them,
Give
ye
them
to
eat.
And
they
said,
We
have
no
more
than
five
loaves
and
two
fishes;
except
we
should
go
and
buy
food
for
all
this
people.
For
they
were
about
five
thousand
men.
And
he
said
unto
his
disciples,
Make
them
sit
down
in
companies,
about
fifty
each.
And
they
did
so,
and
made
them
all
sit
down.
And
he
took
the
five
loaves
and
the
two
fishes,
and
looking
up
to
heaven,
he
blessed
them,
and
brake;
and
gave
to
the
disciples
to
set
before
the
multitude.
And
they
did
eat,
and
were
all
filled:
and
there
was
taken
up
that
which
remained
over
to
them
of
broken
pieces,
twelve
baskets.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
was
praying
alone,
the
disciples
were
with
him:
and
he
asked
them,
saying,
Who
do
the
multitudes
say
that
I
am?
And
they
answering
said,
John
the Baptist;
but
others
say,
Elijah;
and
others,
that
one
of
the
old
prophets
is
risen
again.
And
he
said
unto
them,
But
who
say
ye
that
I
am?
And
Peter
answering
said,
The
Christ
of
God.
But
he
charged
them,
and
commanded
them
to
tell
this
to
no
man;
saying,
The
Son
of
man
must
suffer
many
things,
and
be
rejected
of
the
elders
and
chief
priests
and
scribes,
and
be
killed,
and
the
third
day
be
raised
up.
And
he
said
unto
all,
If
any
man
would
come
after
me,
let
him
deny
himself,
and
take
up
his
cross
daily,
and
follow
me.
For
whosoever
would
save
his
life
shall
lose
it;
but
whosoever
shall
lose
his
life
for
my
sake,
the
same
shall
save
it.
For
what
is
a
man
profited,
if
he
gain
the
whole
world,
and
lose
or
forfeit
his
own self?
For
whosoever
shall
be
ashamed
of
me
and
of
my
words,
of
him
shall
the
Son
of
man
be
ashamed,
when
he
cometh
in
his
own
glory,
and
the
glory
of
the
Father,
and
of
the
holy
angels.
But
I
tell
you
of
a
truth,
There
be
some
of
them
that
stand
here,
which
shall
in
no
wise
taste
of
death,
till
they
see
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
it
came
to
pass
about
eight
days
after
these
sayings,
he
took
with
him
Peter
and
John
and
James,
and
went
up
into
the
mountain
to
pray.
And
as
he
was
praying,
the
fashion
of
his
countenance
was
altered,
and
his
raiment
became
white
and
dazzling.
And
behold,
there
talked
with
him
two
men,
which
were
Moses
and
Elijah;
who
appeared
in
glory,
and
spake
of
his
decease
which
he
was
about
to
accomplish
at
Jerusalem.
Now
Peter
and
they
that
were
with
him
were
heavy
with
sleep:
but
when
they
were
fully
awake,
they
saw
his
glory,
and
the
two
men
that
stood
with
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
were
parting
from
him,
Peter
said
unto
Jesus,
Master,
it
is
good
for
us
to
be
here:
and
let
us
make
three
tabernacles;
one
for
thee,
and
one
for
Moses,
and
one
for
Elijah:
not
knowing
what
he
said.
And
while
he
said
these
things,
there
came
a
cloud,
and
overshadowed
them:
and
they
feared
as
they
entered
into
the
cloud.
And
a
voice
came
out
of
the
cloud,
saying,
This
is
my
Son,
my
chosen:
hear
ye
him.
And
when
the
voice
came,
Jesus
was
found
alone.
And
they
held
their
peace,
and
told
no
man
in
those
days
any
of
the
things
which
they
had
seen.
And
it
came
to
pass,
on
the
next
day,
when
they
were
come
down
from
the
mountain,
a
great
multitude
met
him.
And
behold,
a
man
from
the
multitude
cried,
saying,
Master,
I
beseech
thee
to
look
upon
my
son;
for
he
is
mine
only
child:
and
behold,
a
spirit
taketh
him,
and
he
suddenly
crieth
out;
and
it
teareth
him
that
he foameth,
and
it
hardly
departeth
from
him,
bruising
him
sorely.
And
I
besought
thy
disciples
to
cast
it
out;
and
they
could
not.
And
Jesus
answered
and
said,
O
faithless
and
perverse
generation,
how
long
shall
I
be
with
you,
and
bear
with
you?
bring
hither
thy
son.
And
as
he
was
yet
a
coming,
the
devil
dashed
him
down,
and
tare
him
grievously.
But
Jesus
rebuked
the
unclean
spirit,
and
healed
the
boy,
and
gave
him
back
to
his
father.
And
they
were
all
astonished
at
the
majesty
of
God.
But
while
all
were
marveling
at
all
the
things
which
he
did,
he
said
unto
his
disciples,
Let
these
words
sink
into
your
ears:
for
the
Son
of
man
shall
be
delivered
up
into
the
hands
of
men.
But
they
understood
not
this
saying,
and
it
was
concealed
from
them,
that
they
should
not
perceive
it:
and
they
were
afraid
to
ask
him
about
this
saying.
And
there
arose
a
reasoning
among
them,
which
of
them
should
be
greatest.
But
when
Jesus
saw
the
reasoning
of
their
heart,
he
took
a
little
child,
and
set
him
by
his
side,
and
said
unto
them,
Whosoever
shall
receive
this
little
child
in
my
name
receiveth
me:
and
whosoever
shall
receive
me
receiveth
him
that
sent
me:
for
he
that
is
least
among
you
all,
the
same
is
great.
And
John
answered
and
said,
Master,
we
saw
one
casting
out
devils
in
thy
name;
and
we forbade
him,
because
he
followeth
not
with
us.
But
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Forbid
him
not:
for
he
that
is
not
against
you
is
for
you.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
days
were well-nigh
come
that
he
should
be
received
up,
he
stedfastly
set
his
face
to
go
to
Jerusalem,
and
sent
messengers
before
his
face:
and
they
went,
and
entered
into
a
village
of
the
Samaritans,
to
make
ready
for
him.
And
they
did
not
receive
him,
because
his
face
was
as
though
he
were
going
to
Jerusalem.
And
when
his
disciples
James
and
John
saw
this,
they
said,
Lord,
wilt
thou
that
we
bid
fire
to
come
down
from
heaven,
and
consume
them?
But
he
turned,
and
rebuked
them.
And
they
went
to
another
village.
And
as
they
went
in
the
way,
a
certain
man
said
unto
him,
I
will
follow
thee
whithersoever
thou
goest.
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
The
foxes
have
holes,
and
the
birds
of
the
heaven
have
nests;
but
the
Son
of
man
hath
not
where
to
lay
his
head.
And
he
said
unto
another,
Follow
me.
But
he
said,
Lord,
suffer
me
first
to
go
and
bury
my
father.
But
he
said
unto
him,
Leave
the
dead
to
bury
their
own
dead;
but
go
thou
and
publish
abroad
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
another
also
said,
I
will
follow
thee,
Lord;
but
first
suffer
me
to
bid
farewell
to
them
that
are
at
my
house.
But
Jesus
said
unto
him,
No
man,
having
put
his
hand
to
the plough,
and
looking
back,
is
fit
for
the
kingdom
of
God.
Now
after
these
things
the
Lord
appointed
seventy
others,
and
sent
them
two
and
two
before
his
face
into
every
city
and
place,
whither
he
himself
was
about
to
come.
And
he
said
unto
them,
The
harvest
is
plenteous,
but
the
labourers
are
few:
pray
ye
therefore
the
Lord
of
the
harvest,
that
he
send
forth
labourers
into
his
harvest.
Go
your
ways:
behold,
I
send
you
forth
as
lambs
in
the
midst
of
wolves.
Carry
no
purse,
no wallet,
no
shoes:
and
salute
no
man
on
the
way.
And
into
whatsoever
house
ye
shall
enter,
first
say,
Peace
be
to
this
house.
And
if
a
son
of
peace
be
there,
your
peace
shall
rest
upon
him:
but
if
not,
it
shall
turn
to
you
again.
And
in
that
same
house
remain,
eating
and
drinking
such
things
as
they
give:
for
the
labourer
is
worthy
of
his
hire.
Go
not
from
house
to
house.
And
into
whatsoever
city
ye
enter,
and
they
receive
you,
eat
such
things
as
are
set
before
you:
and
heal
the
sick
that
are
therein,
and
say
unto
them,
The
kingdom
of
God
is
come
nigh
unto
you.
But
into
whatsoever
city
ye
shall
enter,
and
they
receive
you
not,
go
out
into
the
streets
thereof
and
say,
Even
the
dust
from
your
city,
that
cleaveth
to
our
feet,
we
do
wipe
off
against
you:
howbeit
know
this,
that
the
kingdom
of
God
is
come
nigh.
I
say
unto
you,
It
shall
be
more tolerable
in
that
day
for
Sodom,
than
for
that
city.
Woe
unto
thee,
Chorazin!
woe
unto
thee, Bethsaida!
for
if
the
mighty
works
had
been
done
in
Tyre
and
Sidon,
which
were
done
in
you,
they
would
have
repented
long
ago,
sitting
in
sackcloth
and
ashes.
Howbeit
it
shall
be
more tolerable
for
Tyre
and
Sidon
in
the
judgment,
than
for
you.
And
thou,
Capernaum,
shalt
thou
be
exalted
unto
heaven?
thou
shalt
be
brought
down
unto Hades.
He
that
heareth
you
heareth
me;
and
he
that rejecteth
you rejecteth
me;
and
he
that rejecteth
me rejecteth
him
that
sent
me.
And
the
seventy
returned
with
joy,
saying,
Lord,
even
the
devils
are
subject
unto
us
in
thy
name.
And
he
said
unto
them,
I
beheld
Satan
fallen
as
lightning
from
heaven.
Behold,
I
have
given
you
authority
to
tread
upon
serpents
and
scorpions,
and
over
all
the
power
of
the
enemy:
and
nothing
shall
in
any
wise
hurt
you.
Howbeit
in
this
rejoice
not,
that
the
spirits
are
subject
unto
you;
but
rejoice
that
your
names
are
written
in
heaven.
In
that
same
hour
he
rejoiced
in
the
Holy
Spirit,
and
said,
I
thank
thee,
O
Father,
Lord
of
heaven
and
earth,
that
thou
didst
hide
these
things
from
the
wise
and
understanding,
and
didst
reveal
them
unto
babes:
yea,
Father;
for
so
it
was
well-pleasing
in
thy
sight.
All
things
have
been
delivered
unto
me
of
my
Father:
and
no
one
knoweth
who
the
Son
is,
save
the
Father;
and
who
the
Father
is,
save
the
Son,
and
he
to
whomsoever
the
Son willeth
to
reveal
him.
And
turning
to
the
disciples,
he
said
privately,
Blessed
are
the
eyes
which
see
the
things
that
ye
see:
for
I
say
unto
you,
that
many
prophets
and
kings
desired
to
see
the
things
which
ye
see,
and
saw
them
not;
and
to
hear
the
things
which
ye
hear,
and
heard
them
not.
And
behold,
a
certain
lawyer
stood
up
and
tempted
him,
saying,
Master,
what
shall
I
do
to
inherit
eternal
life?
And
he
said
unto
him,
What
is
written
in
the
law?
how readest
thou?
And
he
answering
said,
Thou
shalt
love
the
Lord
thy
God
with
all
thy
heart,
and
with
all
thy
soul,
and
with
all
thy
strength,
and
with
all
thy
mind;
and
thy
neighbour
as
thyself.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Thou
hast
answered
right:
this
do,
and
thou
shalt
live.
But
he,
desiring
to
justify
himself,
said
unto
Jesus,
And
who
is
my
neighbour?
Jesus
made
answer
and
said,
A
certain
man
was
going
down
from
Jerusalem
to
Jericho;
and
he
fell
among
robbers,
which
both
stripped
him
and
beat
him,
and
departed,
leaving
him
half
dead.
And
by
chance
a
certain
priest
was
going
down
that
way:
and
when
he
saw
him,
he
passed
by
on
the
other
side.
And
in
like
manner
a
Levite
also,
when
he
came
to
the
place,
and
saw
him,
passed
by
on
the
other
side.
But
a
certain
Samaritan,
as
he
journeyed,
came
where
he
was:
and
when
he
saw
him,
he
was
moved
with
compassion,
and
came
to
him,
and
bound
up
his
wounds,
pouring
on
them
oil
and
wine;
and
he
set
him
on
his
own
beast,
and
brought
him
to
an
inn,
and
took
care
of
him.
And
on
the
morrow
he
took
out
two
pence,
and
gave
them
to
the
host,
and
said,
Take
care
of
him;
and
whatsoever
thou spendest
more,
I,
when
I
come
back
again,
will
repay
thee.
Which
of
these
three,
thinkest
thou,
proved
neighbour
unto
him
that
fell
among
the
robbers?
And
he
said,
He
that
shewed
mercy
on
him.
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Go,
and
do
thou
likewise.
Now
as
they
went
on
their
way,
he
entered
into
a
certain
village:
and
a
certain
woman
named
Martha
received
him
into
her
house.
And
she
had
a
sister
called
Mary,
which
also
sat
at
the
Lord’s
feet,
and
heard
his
word.
But
Martha
was
cumbered
about
much
serving;
and
she
came
up
to
him,
and
said,
Lord,
dost
thou
not
care
that
my
sister
did
leave
me
to
serve
alone?
bid
her
therefore
that
she
help
me.
But
the
Lord
answered
and
said
unto
her,
Martha,
Martha,
thou
art
anxious
and
troubled
about
many
things:
but
one
thing
is
needful:
for
Mary
hath
chosen
the
good
part,
which
shall
not
be
taken
away
from
her.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
was
praying
in
a
certain
place,
that
when
he
ceased,
one
of
his
disciples
said
unto
him,
Lord,
teach
us
to
pray,
even
as
John
also
taught
his
disciples.
And
he
said
unto
them,
When
ye
pray,
say,
Father,
Hallowed
be
thy
name.
Thy
kingdom
come.
Give
us
day
by
day
our
daily
bread.
And
forgive
us
our
sins;
for
we
ourselves
also
forgive
every
one
that
is
indebted
to
us.
And
bring
us
not
into
temptation.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Which
of
you
shall
have
a
friend,
and
shall
go
unto
him
at
midnight,
and
say
to
him,
Friend,
lend
me
three
loaves;
for
a
friend
of
mine
is
come
to
me
from
a
journey,
and
I
have
nothing
to
set
before
him;
and
he
from
within
shall
answer
and
say,
Trouble
me
not:
the
door
is
now
shut,
and
my
children
are
with
me
in
bed;
I
cannot
rise
and
give
thee?
I
say
unto
you,
Though
he
will
not
rise
and
give
him,
because
he
is
his
friend,
yet
because
of
his importunity
he
will
arise
and
give
him
as
many
as
he needeth.
And
I
say
unto
you,
Ask,
and
it
shall
be
given
you;
seek,
and
ye
shall
find;
knock,
and
it
shall
be
opened
unto
you.
For
every
one
that
asketh
receiveth;
and
he
that
seeketh
findeth;
and
to
him
that
knocketh
it
shall
be
opened.
And
of
which
of
you
that
is
a
father
shall
his
son
ask
a
loaf,
and
he
give
him
a
stone?
or
a
fish,
and
he
for
a
fish
give
him
a
serpent?
Or
if
he
shall
ask
an
egg,
will
he
give
him
a
scorpion?
If
ye
then,
being
evil,
know
how
to
give
good
gifts
unto
your
children,
how
much
more
shall
your
heavenly
Father
give
the
Holy
Spirit
to
them
that
ask
him?
And
he
was
casting
out
a
devil
which
was
dumb.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
the
devil
was
gone
out,
the
dumb
man
spake;
and
the
multitudes
marveled.
But
some
of
them
said,
By Beelzebub
the
prince
of
the
devils
casteth
he
out
devils.
And
others,
tempting
him,
sought
of
him
a
sign
from
heaven.
But
he,
knowing
their
thoughts,
said
unto
them,
Every
kingdom
divided
against
itself
is
brought
to
desolation;
and
a
house
divided
against
a
house
falleth.
And
if
Satan
also
is
divided
against
himself,
how
shall
his
kingdom
stand?
because
ye
say
that
I
cast
out
devils
by Beelzebub.
And
if
I
by Beelzebub
cast
out
devils,
by
whom
do
your
sons
cast
them
out?
therefore
shall
they
be
your
judges.
But
if
I
by
the
finger
of
God
cast
out
devils,
then
is
the
kingdom
of
God
come
upon
you.
When
the
strong
man
fully
armed guardeth
his
own
court,
his
goods
are
in
peace:
but
when
a
stronger
than
he
shall
come
upon
him,
and
overcome
him,
he
taketh
from
him
his
whole
armour
wherein
he
trusted,
and
divideth
his
spoils.
He
that
is
not
with
me
is
against
me;
and
he
that
gathereth
not
with
me
scattereth.
The
unclean
spirit
when
he
is
gone
out
of
the
man,
passeth
through
waterless
places,
seeking
rest;
and
finding
none,
he
saith,
I
will
turn
back
unto
my
house
whence
I
came
out.
And
when
he
is
come,
he
findeth
it
swept
and
garnished.
Then
goeth
he,
and
taketh
to
him
seven
other
spirits
more
evil
than
himself;
and
they
enter
in
and
dwell
there:
and
the
last
state
of
that
man
becometh
worse
than
the
first.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
said
these
things,
a
certain
woman
out
of
the
multitude
lifted
up
her
voice,
and
said
unto
him,
Blessed
is
the
womb
that
bare
thee,
and
the
breasts
which
thou
didst
suck.
But
he
said,
Yea
rather,
blessed
are
they
that
hear
the
word
of
God,
and
keep
it.
And
when
the
multitudes
were
gathering
together
unto
him,
he
began
to
say,
This
generation
is
an
evil
generation:
it
seeketh
after
a
sign;
and
there
shall
no
sign
be
given
to
it
but
the
sign
of
Jonah.
For
even
as
Jonah
became
a
sign
unto
the
Ninevites,
so
shall
also
the
Son
of
man
be
to
this
generation.
The
queen
of
the
south
shall
rise
up
in
the
judgment
with
the
men
of
this
generation,
and
shall
condemn
them:
for
she
came
from
the
ends
of
the
earth
to
hear
the
wisdom
of
Solomon;
and
behold,
a
greater
than
Solomon
is
here.
The
men
of
Nineveh
shall
stand
up
in
the
judgment
with
this
generation,
and
shall
condemn
it:
for
they
repented
at
the
preaching
of
Jonah;
and
behold,
a
greater
than
Jonah
is
here.
No
man,
when
he
hath
lighted
a
lamp,
putteth
it
in
a
cellar,
neither
under
the
bushel,
but
on
the
stand,
that
they
which
enter
in
may
see
the
light.
The
lamp
of
thy
body
is
thine
eye:
when
thine
eye
is
single,
thy
whole
body
also
is
full
of
light;
but
when
it
is
evil,
thy
body
also
is
full
of
darkness.
Look
therefore
whether
the
light
that
is
in
thee
be
not
darkness.
If
therefore
thy
whole
body
be
full
of
light,
having
no
part
dark,
it
shall
be
wholly
full
of
light,
as
when
the
lamp
with
its
bright
shining
doth
give
thee
light.
Now
as
he
spake,
a
Pharisee
asketh
him
to
dine
with
him:
and
he
went
in,
and
sat
down
to
meat.
And
when
the
Pharisee
saw
it,
he
marveled
that
he
had
not
first
washed
before
dinner.
And
the
Lord
said
unto
him,
Now
do
ye
Pharisees
cleanse
the
outside
of
the
cup
and
of
the
platter;
but
your
inward
part
is
full
of
extortion
and
wickedness.
Ye
foolish
ones,
did
not
he
that
made
the
outside
make
the
inside
also?
Howbeit
give
for
alms
those
things
which
are
within;
and
behold,
all
things
are
clean
unto
you.
But
woe
unto
you
Pharisees!
for
ye
tithe
mint
and
rue
and
every
herb,
and
pass
over
judgment
and
the
love
of
God:
but
these
ought
ye
to
have
done,
and
not
to
leave
the
other
undone.
Woe
unto
you
Pharisees!
for
ye
love
the
chief
seats
in
the
synagogues,
and
the salutations
in
the marketplaces.
Woe
unto
you!
for
ye
are
as
the
tombs
which
appear
not,
and
the
men
that
walk
over
them
know
it
not.
And
one
of
the
lawyers
answering
saith
unto
him,
Master,
in
saying
this
thou
reproachest
us
also.
And
he
said,
Woe
unto
you
lawyers
also!
for
ye
lade
men
with
burdens
grievous
to
be
borne,
and
ye
yourselves
touch
not
the
burdens
with
one
of
your
fingers.
Woe
unto
you!
for
ye
build
the
tombs
of
the
prophets,
and
your
fathers
killed
them.
So
ye
are
witnesses
and
consent
unto
the
works
of
your
fathers:
for
they
killed
them,
and
ye
build
their
tombs.
Therefore
also
said
the
wisdom
of
God,
I
will
send
unto
them
prophets
and apostles;
and
some
of
them
they
shall
kill
and
persecute;
that
the
blood
of
all
the
prophets,
which
was
shed
from
the
foundation
of
the
world,
may
be
required
of
this
generation;
from
the
blood
of
Abel
unto
the
blood
of
Zachariah,
who
perished
between
the
altar
and
the
sanctuary:
yea,
I
say
unto
you,
it
shall
be
required
of
this
generation.
Woe
unto
you
lawyers!
for
ye
took
away
the
key
of
knowledge:
ye
entered
not
in
yourselves,
and
them
that
were
entering
in
ye
hindered.
And
when
he
was
come
out
from
thence,
the
scribes
and
the
Pharisees
began
to
press
upon
him
vehemently,
and
to
provoke
him
to
speak
of
many
things;
laying
wait
for
him,
to
catch
something
out
of
his
mouth.
In
the
mean
time,
when
the
many
thousands
of
the
multitude
were
gathered
together, insomuch
that
they
trode
one
upon
another,
he
began
to
say
unto
his
disciples
first
of
all,
Beware
ye
of
the
leaven
of
the
Pharisees,
which
is
hypocrisy.
But
there
is
nothing
covered
up,
that
shall
not
be
revealed:
and
hid,
that
shall
not
be
known.
Wherefore
whatsoever
ye
have
said
in
the
darkness
shall
be
heard
in
the
light;
and
what
ye
have
spoken
in
the
ear
in
the
inner
chambers
shall
be
proclaimed
upon
the
housetops.
And
I
say
unto
you
my
friends,
Be
not
afraid
of
them
which
kill
the
body,
and
after
that
have
no
more
that
they
can
do.
But
I
will
warn
you
whom
ye
shall
fear:
Fear
him,
which
after
he
hath
killed
hath
power
to
cast
into
hell;
yea,
I
say
unto
you,
Fear
him.
Are
not
five
sparrows
sold
for
two farthings?
and
not
one
of
them
is
forgotten
in
the
sight
of
God.
But
the
very
hairs
of
your
head
are
all
numbered.
Fear
not:
ye
are
of
more
value
than
many
sparrows.
And
I
say
unto
you,
Every
one
who
shall
confess
me
before
men,
him
shall
the
Son
of
man
also
confess
before
the
angels
of
God:
but
he
that denieth
me
in
the
presence
of
men
shall
be
denied
in
the
presence
of
the
angels
of
God.
And
every
one
who
shall
speak
a
word
against
the
Son
of
man,
it
shall
be
forgiven
him:
but
unto
him
that
blasphemeth
against
the
Holy
Spirit
it
shall
not
be
forgiven.
And
when
they
bring
you
before
the
synagogues,
and
the
rulers,
and
the
authorities,
be
not
anxious
how
or
what
ye
shall
answer,
or
what
ye
shall
say:
for
the
Holy
Spirit
shall
teach
you
in
that
very
hour
what
ye
ought
to
say.
And
one
out
of
the
multitude
said
unto
him,
Master,
bid
my
brother
divide
the
inheritance
with
me.
But
he
said
unto
him,
Man,
who
made
me
a
judge
or
a divider
over
you?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Take
heed,
and
keep
yourselves
from
all
covetousness:
for
a
man’s
life consisteth
not
in
the
abundance
of
the
things
which
he
possesseth.
And
he
spake
a
parable
unto
them,
saying,
The
ground
of
a
certain
rich
man
brought
forth
plentifully:
and
he
reasoned
within
himself,
saying,
What
shall
I
do,
because
I
have
not
where
to
bestow
my
fruits?
And
he
said,
This
will
I
do:
I
will
pull
down
my
barns,
and
build
greater;
and
there
will
I
bestow
all
my
corn
and
my
goods.
And
I
will
say
to
my
soul,
Soul,
thou
hast
much
goods
laid
up
for
many
years;
take
thine
ease,
eat,
drink,
be
merry.
But
God
said
unto
him,
Thou
foolish
one,
this
night
is
thy
soul
required
of
thee;
and
the
things
which
thou
hast
prepared,
whose
shall
they
be?
So
is
he
that
layeth
up
treasure
for
himself,
and
is
not
rich
toward
God.
And
he
said
unto
his
disciples,
Therefore
I
say
unto
you,
Be
not
anxious
for
your
life,
what
ye
shall
eat;
nor
yet
for
your
body,
what
ye
shall
put
on.
For
the
life
is
more
than
the
food,
and
the
body
than
the
raiment.
Consider
the
ravens,
that
they
sow
not,
neither
reap;
which
have
no store-chamber
nor
barn;
and
God
feedeth
them:
of
how
much
more
value
are
ye
than
the
birds!
And
which
of
you
by
being
anxious
can
add
a
cubit
unto
his
stature?
If
then
ye
are
not
able
to
do
even
that
which
is
least,
why
are
ye
anxious
concerning
the
rest?
Consider
the
lilies,
how
they
grow:
they
toil
not,
neither
do
they
spin;
yet
I
say
unto
you,
Even
Solomon
in
all
his
glory
was
not
arrayed
like
one
of
these.
But
if
God
doth
so
clothe
the
grass
in
the
field,
which
today
is,
and
tomorrow
is
cast
into
the
oven;
how
much
more
shall
he
clothe
you,
O
ye
of
little
faith?
And
seek
not
ye
what
ye
shall
eat,
and
what
ye
shall
drink,
neither
be
ye
of doubtful
mind.
For
all
these
things
do
the
nations
of
the
world
seek
after:
but
your
Father
knoweth
that
ye
have
need
of
these
things.
Howbeit
seek
ye
his
kingdom,
and
these
things
shall
be
added
unto
you.
Fear
not,
little
flock;
for
it
is
your
Father’s
good
pleasure
to
give
you
the
kingdom.
Sell
that
ye
have,
and
give
alms;
make
for
yourselves
purses
which
wax
not
old,
a
treasure
in
the
heavens
that
faileth
not,
where
no
thief
draweth
near,
neither
moth
destroyeth.
For
where
your
treasure
is,
there
will
your
heart
be
also.
Let
your
loins
be
girded
about,
and
your
lamps
burning;
and
be
ye
yourselves
like
unto
men
looking
for
their
lord,
when
he
shall
return
from
the
marriage
feast;
that,
when
he
cometh
and
knocketh,
they
may
straightway
open
unto
him.
Blessed
are
those
servants,
whom
the
lord
when
he
cometh
shall
find
watching:
verily
I
say
unto
you,
that
he
shall
gird
himself,
and
make
them
sit
down
to
meat,
and
shall
come
and
serve
them.
And
if
he
shall
come
in
the
second
watch,
and
if
in
the
third,
and
find
them
so,
blessed
are
those
servants.
But
know
this,
that
if
the
master
of
the
house
had
known
in
what
hour
the
thief
was
coming,
he
would
have
watched,
and
not
have
left
his
house
to
be
broken
through.
Be
ye
also
ready:
for
in
an
hour
that
ye
think
not
the
Son
of
man
cometh.
And
Peter
said,
Lord,
speakest
thou
this
parable
unto
us,
or
even
unto
all?
And
the
Lord
said,
Who
then
is
the
faithful
and
wise
steward,
whom
his
lord
shall
set
over
his
household,
to
give
them
their
portion
of
food
in
due
season?
Blessed
is
that
servant,
whom
his
lord
when
he
cometh
shall
find
so
doing.
Of
a
truth
I
say
unto
you,
that
he
will
set
him
over
all
that
he
hath.
But
if
that
servant
shall
say
in
his
heart,
My
lord
delayeth
his
coming;
and
shall
begin
to
beat
the
menservants
and
the
maidservants,
and
to
eat
and
drink,
and
to
be
drunken;
the
lord
of
that
servant
shall
come
in
a
day
when
he expecteth
not,
and
in
an
hour
when
he
knoweth
not,
and
shall
cut
him
asunder,
and
appoint
his
portion
with
the
unfaithful.
And
that
servant,
which
knew
his
lord’s
will,
and
made
not
ready,
nor
did
according
to
his
will,
shall
be
beaten
with
many
stripes;
but
he
that
knew
not,
and
did
things
worthy
of
stripes,
shall
be
beaten
with
few
stripes.
And
to
whomsoever
much
is
given,
of
him
shall
much
be
required:
and
to
whom
they
commit
much,
of
him
will
they
ask
the
more.
I
came
to
cast
fire
upon
the
earth;
and
what
will
I,
if
it
is
already
kindled?
But
I
have
a baptism
to
be baptized
with;
and
how
am
I
straitened
till
it
be
accomplished!
Think
ye
that
I
am
come
to
give
peace
in
the
earth?
I
tell
you,
Nay;
but
rather
division:
for
there
shall
be
from
henceforth
five
in
one
house
divided,
three
against
two,
and
two
against
three.
They
shall
be
divided,
father
against
son,
and
son
against
father;
mother
against
daughter,
and
daughter
against
her
mother;
mother
in
law
against
her
daughter
in
law,
and
daughter
in
law
against
her
mother
in
law.
And
he
said
to
the
multitudes
also,
When
ye
see
a
cloud
rising
in
the
west,
straightway
ye
say,
There
cometh
a
shower;
and
so
it
cometh
to
pass.
And
when
ye
see
a
south
wind
blowing,
ye
say,
There
will
be
a
scorching
heat;
and
it
cometh
to
pass.
Ye
hypocrites,
ye
know
how
to
interpret
the
face
of
the
earth
and
the
heaven;
but
how
is
it
that
ye
know
not
how
to
interpret
this
time?
And
why
even
of
yourselves
judge
ye
not
what
is
right?
For
as
thou
art
going
with
thine
adversary
before
the
magistrate,
on
the
way
give
diligence
to
be
quit
of
him;
lest
haply
he hale
thee
unto
the
judge,
and
the
judge
shall
deliver
thee
to
the
officer,
and
the
officer
shall
cast
thee
into
prison.
I
say
unto
thee,
Thou
shalt
by
no
means
come
out
thence,
till
thou
have
paid
the
very
last
mite.
Now
there
were
some
present
at
that
very
season
which
told
him
of
the Galilaeans,
whose
blood
Pilate
had
mingled
with
their
sacrifices.
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Think
ye
that
these Galilaeans
were
sinners
above
all
the Galilaeans,
because
they
have
suffered
these
things?
I
tell
you,
Nay:
but,
except
ye
repent,
ye
shall
all
in
like
manner
perish.
Or
those
eighteen,
upon
whom
the
tower
in
Siloam
fell,
and
killed
them,
think
ye
that
they
were
offenders
above
all
the
men
that
dwell
in
Jerusalem?
I
tell
you,
Nay:
but,
except
ye
repent,
ye
shall
all
likewise
perish.
And
he
spake
this
parable;
A
certain
man
had
a
fig
tree
planted
in
his
vineyard;
and
he
came
seeking
fruit
thereon,
and
found
none.
And
he
said
unto
the vinedresser,
Behold,
these
three
years
I
come
seeking
fruit
on
this
fig
tree,
and
find
none:
cut
it
down;
why
doth
it
also cumber
the
ground?
And
he
answering
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
let
it
alone
this
year
also,
till
I
shall
dig
about
it,
and
dung
it:
and
if
it
bear
fruit
thenceforth,
well;
but
if
not,
thou shalt
cut
it
down.
And
he
was
teaching
in
one
of
the
synagogues
on
the
sabbath
day.
And
behold,
a
woman
which
had
a
spirit
of
infirmity
eighteen
years;
and
she
was
bowed
together,
and
could
in
no
wise
lift
herself
up.
And
when
Jesus
saw
her,
he
called
her,
and
said
to
her,
Woman,
thou
art
loosed
from
thine
infirmity.
And
he
laid
his
hands
upon
her:
and
immediately
she
was
made
straight,
and
glorified
God.
And
the
ruler
of
the synagogue,
being
moved
with
indignation
because
Jesus
had
healed
on
the
sabbath,
answered
and
said
to
the
multitude,
There
are
six
days
in
which
men
ought
to
work:
in
them
therefore
come
and
be
healed,
and
not
on
the
day
of
the
sabbath.
But
the
Lord
answered
him,
and
said,
Ye
hypocrites,
doth
not
each
one
of
you
on
the
sabbath
loose
his
ox
or
his
ass
from
the
stall,
and
lead
him
away
to
watering?
And
ought
not
this
woman,
being
a
daughter
of
Abraham,
whom
Satan
had
bound,
lo,
these
eighteen
years,
to
have
been
loosed
from
this
bond
on
the
day
of
the
sabbath?
And
as
he
said
these
things,
all
his
adversaries
were
put
to
shame:
and
all
the
multitude
rejoiced
for
all
the
glorious
things
that
were
done
by
him.
He
said
therefore,
Unto
what
is
the
kingdom
of
God
like?
and
whereunto
shall
I
liken
it?
It
is
like
unto
a
grain
of
mustard
seed,
which
a
man
took,
and
cast
into
his
own
garden;
and
it
grew,
and
became
a
tree;
and
the
birds
of
the
heaven
lodged
in
the
branches
thereof.
And
again
he
said,
Whereunto
shall
I
liken
the
kingdom
of
God?
It
is
like
unto
leaven,
which
a
woman
took
and
hid
in
three
measures
of
meal,
till
it
was
all
leavened.
And
he
went
on
his
way
through
cities
and
villages,
teaching,
and
journeying
on
unto
Jerusalem.
And
one
said
unto
him,
Lord,
are
they
few
that
be
saved?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Strive
to
enter
in
by
the
narrow
door:
for
many,
I
say
unto
you,
shall
seek
to
enter
in,
and
shall
not
be
able.
When
once
the
master
of
the
house
is
risen
up,
and
hath
shut
to
the
door,
and
ye
begin
to
stand
without,
and
to
knock
at
the
door,
saying,
Lord,
open
to
us;
and
he
shall
answer
and
say
to
you,
I
know
you
not
whence
ye
are;
then
shall
ye
begin
to
say,
We
did
eat
and
drink
in
thy
presence,
and
thou
didst
teach
in
our
streets;
and
he
shall
say,
I
tell
you,
I
know
not
whence
ye
are;
depart
from
me,
all
ye
workers
of
iniquity.
There
shall
be
the
weeping
and
gnashing
of
teeth,
when
ye
shall
see
Abraham,
and
Isaac,
and
Jacob,
and
all
the
prophets,
in
the
kingdom
of
God,
and
yourselves
cast
forth
without.
And
they
shall
come
from
the
east
and
west,
and
from
the
north
and
south,
and
shall
sit
down
in
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
behold,
there
are
last
which
shall
be
first,
and
there
are
first
which
shall
be
last.
In
that
very
hour
there
came
certain
Pharisees,
saying
to
him,
Get
thee
out,
and
go
hence:
for
Herod
would
fain
kill
thee.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Go
and
say
to
that
fox,
Behold,
I
cast
out
devils
and
perform
cures
today
and
tomorrow,
and
the
third
day
I
am
perfected.
Howbeit
I
must
go
on
my
way
today
and
tomorrow
and
the
day
following:
for
it
cannot
be
that
a
prophet
perish
out
of
Jerusalem.
O
Jerusalem,
Jerusalem,
which
killeth
the
prophets,
and stoneth
them
that
are
sent
unto
her!
how
often
would
I
have
gathered
thy
children
together,
even
as
a
hen
gathereth
her
own
brood
under
her
wings,
and
ye
would
not!
Behold,
your
house
is
left
unto
you
desolate:
and
I
say
unto
you,
Ye
shall
not
see
me,
until
ye
shall
say,
Blessed
is
he
that
cometh
in
the
name
of
the
Lord.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
went
into
the
house
of
one
of
the
rulers
of
the
Pharisees
on
a
sabbath
to
eat
bread,
that
they
were
watching
him.
And
behold,
there
was
before
him
a
certain
man
which
had
the
dropsy.
And
Jesus
answering
spake
unto
the
lawyers
and
Pharisees,
saying,
Is
it
lawful
to
heal
on
the
sabbath,
or
not?
But
they
held
their
peace.
And
he
took
him,
and
healed
him,
and
let
him
go.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Which
of
you
shall
have
an
ass
or
an
ox
fallen
into
a
well,
and
will
not
straightway
draw
him
up
on
a
sabbath
day?
And
they
could
not
answer
again
unto
these
things.
And
he
spake
a
parable
unto
those
which
were
bidden,
when
he
marked
how
they
chose
out
the
chief seats;
saying
unto
them,
When
thou
art
bidden
of
any
man
to
a
marriage
feast,
sit
not
down
in
the
chief
seat;
lest
haply
a
more
honourable
man
than
thou
be
bidden
of
him,
and
he
that
bade
thee
and
him
shall
come
and
say
to
thee,
Give
this
man
place;
and
then
thou
shalt
begin
with
shame
to
take
the
lowest
place.
But
when
thou
art
bidden,
go
and
sit
down
in
the
lowest
place;
that
when
he
that
hath
bidden
thee
cometh,
he
may
say
to
thee,
Friend,
go
up
higher:
then
shalt
thou
have
glory
in
the
presence
of
all
that
sit
at
meat
with
thee.
For
every
one
that
exalteth
himself
shall
be
humbled;
and
he
that
humbleth
himself
shall
be
exalted.
And
he
said
to
him
also
that
had
bidden
him,
When
thou
makest
a
dinner
or
a
supper,
call
not
thy
friends,
nor
thy
brethren,
nor
thy
kinsmen,
nor
rich
neighbours;
lest
haply
they
also
bid
thee
again,
and
a
recompense
be
made
thee.
But
when
thou
makest
a
feast,
bid
the
poor,
the
maimed,
the
lame,
the
blind:
and
thou
shalt
be
blessed;
because
they
have
not
wherewith
to
recompense
thee:
for
thou
shalt
be
recompensed
in
the resurrection
of
the
just.
And
when
one
of
them
that
sat
at
meat
with
him
heard
these
things,
he
said
unto
him,
Blessed
is
he
that
shall
eat
bread
in
the
kingdom
of
God.
But
he
said
unto
him,
A
certain
man
made
a
great
supper;
and
he
bade
many:
and
he
sent
forth
his
servant
at
supper
time
to
say
to
them
that
were
bidden,
Come;
for
all
things
are
now
ready.
And
they
all
with
one
consent
began
to
make
excuse.
The
first
said
unto
him,
I
have
bought
a
field,
and
I
must
needs
go
out
and
see
it:
I
pray
thee
have
me
excused.
And
another
said,
I
have
bought
five
yoke
of
oxen,
and
I
go
to
prove
them:
I
pray
thee
have
me
excused.
And
another
said,
I
have
married
a
wife,
and
therefore
I
cannot
come.
And
the
servant
came,
and
told
his
lord
these
things.
Then
the
master
of
the
house
being
angry
said
to
his
servant,
Go
out
quickly
into
the
streets
and
lanes
of
the
city,
and
bring
in
hither
the
poor
and
maimed
and
blind
and
lame.
And
the
servant
said,
Lord,
what
thou
didst
command
is
done,
and
yet
there
is
room.
And
the
lord
said
unto
the
servant,
Go
out
into
the
highways
and
hedges,
and constrain
them
to
come
in,
that
my
house
may
be
filled.
For
I
say
unto
you,
that
none
of
those
men
which
were
bidden
shall
taste
of
my
supper.
Now
there
went
with
him
great
multitudes:
and
he
turned,
and
said
unto
them,
If
any
man
cometh
unto
me,
and
hateth
not
his
own
father,
and
mother,
and
wife,
and
children,
and
brethren,
and
sisters,
yea,
and
his
own
life
also,
he
cannot
be
my
disciple.
Whosoever
doth
not
bear
his
own
cross,
and
come
after
me,
cannot
be
my
disciple.
For
which
of
you,
desiring
to
build
a
tower,
doth
not
first
sit
down
and
count
the
cost,
whether
he
have
wherewith
to
complete
it?
Lest
haply,
when
he
hath
laid
a
foundation,
and
is
not
able
to
finish,
all
that
behold
begin
to
mock
him,
saying,
This
man
began
to
build,
and
was
not
able
to
finish.
Or
what
king,
as
he
goeth
to
encounter
another
king
in
war,
will
not
sit
down
first
and
take
counsel
whether
he
is
able
with
ten
thousand
to
meet
him
that
cometh
against
him
with
twenty
thousand?
Or
else,
while
the
other
is
yet
a
great
way
off,
he
sendeth
an ambassage,
and
asketh
conditions
of
peace.
So
therefore
whosoever
he
be
of
you
that renounceth
not
all
that
he
hath,
he
cannot
be
my
disciple.
Salt
therefore
is
good:
but
if
even
the
salt
have
lost
its
savour,
wherewith
shall
it
be
seasoned?
It
is
fit
neither
for
the
land
nor
for
the
dunghill:
men
cast
it
out.
He
that
hath
ears
to
hear,
let
him
hear.
Now
all
the
publicans
and
sinners
were
drawing
near
unto
him
for
to
hear
him.
And
both
the
Pharisees
and
the
scribes
murmured,
saying,
This
man
receiveth
sinners,
and
eateth
with
them.
And
he
spake
unto
them
this
parable,
saying,
What
man
of
you,
having
a
hundred
sheep,
and
having
lost
one
of
them,
doth
not
leave
the
ninety
and
nine
in
the
wilderness,
and
go
after
that
which
is
lost,
until
he
find
it?
And
when
he
hath
found
it,
he
layeth
it
on
his
shoulders,
rejoicing.
And
when
he
cometh
home,
he
calleth
together
his
friends
and
his
neighbours,
saying
unto
them,
Rejoice
with
me,
for
I
have
found
my
sheep
which
was
lost.
I
say
unto
you,
that
even
so
there
shall
be
joy
in
heaven
over
one
sinner
that
repenteth,
more
than
over
ninety
and
nine
righteous
persons,
which
need
no
repentance.
Or
what
woman
having
ten
pieces
of
silver,
if
she
lose
one
piece,
doth
not
light
a
lamp,
and
sweep
the
house,
and
seek
diligently
until
she
find
it?
And
when
she
hath
found
it,
she
calleth
together
her
friends
and
neighbours,
saying,
Rejoice
with
me,
for
I
have
found
the
piece
which
I
had
lost.
Even
so,
I
say
unto
you,
there
is
joy
in
the
presence
of
the
angels
of
God
over
one
sinner
that
repenteth.
And
he
said,
A
certain
man
had
two
sons:
and
the
younger
of
them
said
to
his
father,
Father,
give
me
the
portion
of
thy
substance
that
falleth
to
me.
And
he
divided
unto
them
his
living.
And
not
many
days
after
the
younger
son
gathered
all
together,
and
took
his
journey
into
a
far
country;
and
there
he
wasted
his
substance
with
riotous
living.
And
when
he
had
spent
all,
there
arose
a
mighty
famine
in
that
country;
and
he
began
to
be
in
want.
And
he
went
and
joined
himself
to
one
of
the
citizens
of
that
country;
and
he
sent
him
into
his
fields
to
feed
swine.
And
he
would
fain
have
been
filled
with
the husks
that
the
swine
did
eat:
and
no
man
gave
unto
him.
But
when
he
came
to
himself
he
said,
How
many
hired
servants
of
my
father’s
have
bread
enough
and
to
spare,
and
I
perish
here
with
hunger!
I
will
arise
and
go
to
my
father,
and
will
say
unto
him,
Father,
I
have
sinned
against
heaven,
and
in
thy
sight:
I
am
no
more
worthy
to
be
called
thy
son:
make
me
as
one
of
thy
hired
servants.
And
he
arose,
and
came
to
his
father.
But
while
he
was
yet
afar
off,
his
father
saw
him,
and
was
moved
with
compassion,
and
ran,
and
fell
on
his
neck,
and
kissed
him.
And
the
son
said
unto
him,
Father,
I
have
sinned
against
heaven,
and
in
thy
sight:
I
am
no
more
worthy
to
be
called
thy
son.
But
the
father
said
to
his
servants,
Bring
forth
quickly
the
best
robe,
and
put
it
on
him;
and
put
a
ring
on
his
hand,
and
shoes
on
his
feet:
and
bring
the
fatted
calf,
and
kill
it,
and
let
us
eat,
and
make
merry:
for
this
my
son
was
dead,
and
is
alive
again;
he
was
lost,
and
is
found.
And
they
began
to
be
merry.
Now
his
elder
son
was
in
the
field:
and
as
he
came
and
drew
nigh
to
the
house,
he
heard
music
and
dancing.
And
he
called
to
him
one
of
the
servants,
and
inquired
what
these
things
might
be.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Thy
brother
is
come;
and
thy
father
hath
killed
the
fatted
calf,
because
he
hath
received
him
safe
and
sound.
But
he
was
angry,
and
would
not
go
in:
and
his
father
came
out,
and
entreated
him.
But
he
answered
and
said
to
his
father,
Lo,
these
many
years
do
I
serve
thee,
and
I
never
transgressed
a
commandment
of
thine:
and
yet
thou
never
gavest
me
a
kid,
that
I
might
make
merry
with
my
friends:
but
when
this
thy
son
came,
which
hath
devoured
thy
living
with
harlots,
thou
killedst
for
him
the
fatted
calf.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Son,
thou
art
ever
with
me,
and
all
that
is
mine
is
thine.
But
it
was
meet
to
make
merry
and
be
glad:
for
this
thy
brother
was
dead,
and
is
alive
again;
and
was
lost,
and
is
found.
And
he
said
also
unto
the
disciples,
There
was
a
certain
rich
man,
which
had
a
steward;
and
the
same
was
accused
unto
him
that
he
was
wasting
his
goods.
And
he
called
him,
and
said
unto
him,
What
is
this
that
I
hear
of
thee?
render
the
account
of
thy
stewardship;
for
thou
canst
be
no
longer
steward.
And
the
steward
said
within
himself,
What
shall
I
do,
seeing
that
my
lord
taketh
away
the
stewardship
from
me?
I
have
not
strength
to
dig;
to
beg
I
am
ashamed.
I
am
resolved
what
to
do,
that,
when
I
am
put
out
of
the
stewardship,
they
may
receive
me
into
their
houses.
And
calling
to
him
each
one
of
his
lord’s
debtors,
he
said
to
the
first,
How
much
owest
thou
unto
my
lord?
And
he
said,
A
hundred
measures
of
oil.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Take
thy
bond,
and
sit
down
quickly
and
write
fifty.
Then
said
he
to
another,
And
how
much
owest
thou?
And
he
said,
A
hundred
measures
of
wheat.
He
saith
unto
him,
Take
thy
bond,
and
write
fourscore.
And
his
lord
commended
the
unrighteous
steward
because
he
had
done
wisely:
for
the
sons
of
this
world
are
for
their
own
generation
wiser
than
the
sons
of
the
light.
And
I
say
unto
you,
Make
to
yourselves
friends
by
means
of
the
mammon
of
unrighteousness;
that,
when
it
shall
fail,
they
may
receive
you
into
the
eternal
tabernacles.
He
that
is
faithful
in
a
very
little
is
faithful
also
in
much:
and
he
that
is
unrighteous
in
a
very
little
is
unrighteous
also
in
much.
If
therefore
ye
have
not
been
faithful
in
the
unrighteous
mammon,
who
will
commit
to
your
trust
the
true
riches?
And
if
ye
have
not
been
faithful
in
that
which
is
another’s,
who
will
give
you
that
which
is
your
own?
No
servant
can
serve
two
masters:
for
either
he
will
hate
the
one,
and
love
the
other;
or
else
he
will
hold
to
one,
and
despise
the
other.
Ye
cannot
serve
God
and
mammon.
And
the
Pharisees,
who
were
lovers
of
money,
heard
all
these
things;
and
they
scoffed
at
him.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Ye
are
they
that
justify
yourselves
in
the
sight
of
men;
but
God
knoweth
your
hearts:
for
that
which
is
exalted
among
men
is
an
abomination
in
the
sight
of
God.
The
law
and
the
prophets
were
until
John:
from
that
time
the
gospel
of
the
kingdom
of
God
is
preached,
and
every
man
entereth
violently
into
it.
But
it
is
easier
for
heaven
and
earth
to
pass
away,
than
for
one
tittle
of
the
law
to
fall.
Every
one
that
putteth
away
his
wife,
and
marrieth
another,
committeth
adultery:
and
he
that
marrieth
one
that
is
put
away
from
a
husband
committeth
adultery.
Now
there
was
a
certain
rich
man,
and
he
was
clothed
in
purple
and
fine
linen, faring
sumptuously
every
day:
and
a
certain
beggar
named
Lazarus
was
laid
at
his
gate,
full
of
sores,
and
desiring
to
be
fed
with
the
crumbs
that
fell
from
the
rich
man’s
table;
yea,
even
the
dogs
came
and
licked
his
sores.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
the
beggar
died,
and
that
he
was
carried
away
by
the
angels
into
Abraham’s
bosom:
and
the
rich
man
also
died,
and
was
buried.
And
in Hades
he
lifted
up
his
eyes,
being
in torments,
and
seeth
Abraham
afar
off,
and
Lazarus
in
his
bosom.
And
he
cried
and
said,
Father
Abraham,
have
mercy
on
me,
and
send
Lazarus,
that
he
may
dip
the
tip
of
his
finger
in
water,
and
cool
my
tongue;
for
I
am
in
anguish
in
this
flame.
But
Abraham
said,
Son,
remember
that
thou
in
thy
lifetime receivedst
thy
good
things,
and
Lazarus
in
like
manner
evil
things:
but
now
here
he
is
comforted,
and
thou
art
in
anguish.
And
beside
all
this,
between
us
and
you
there
is
a
great
gulf
fixed,
that
they
which
would
pass
from
hence
to
you
may
not
be
able,
and
that
none
may
cross
over
from
thence
to
us.
And
he
said,
I
pray
thee
therefore,
father,
that
thou
wouldest
send
him
to
my
father’s
house;
for
I
have
five
brethren;
that
he
may
testify
unto
them,
lest
they
also
come
into
this
place
of
torment.
But
Abraham
saith,
They
have
Moses
and
the
prophets;
let
them
hear
them.
And
he
said,
Nay,
father
Abraham:
but
if
one
go
to
them
from
the
dead,
they
will
repent.
And
he
said
unto
him,
If
they
hear
not
Moses
and
the
prophets,
neither
will
they
be
persuaded,
if
one
rise
from
the
dead.
And
he
said
unto
his
disciples,
It
is
impossible
but
that
occasions
of
stumbling
should
come:
but
woe
unto
him,
through
whom
they
come!
It
were
well
for
him
if
a
millstone
were
hanged
about
his
neck,
and
he
were
thrown
into
the
sea,
rather
than
that
he
should
cause
one
of
these
little
ones
to
stumble.
Take
heed
to
yourselves:
if
thy
brother
sin,
rebuke
him;
and
if
he
repent,
forgive
him.
And
if
he
sin
against
thee
seven
times
in
the
day,
and
seven
times
turn
again
to
thee,
saying,
I
repent;
thou
shalt
forgive
him.
And
the apostles
said
unto
the
Lord,
Increase
our
faith.
And
the
Lord
said,
If
ye
have
faith
as
a
grain
of
mustard
seed,
ye
would
say
unto
this sycamine
tree,
Be
thou
rooted
up,
and
be
thou
planted
in
the
sea;
and
it
would
have
obeyed
you.
But
who
is
there
of
you,
having
a
servant
plowing
or
keeping
sheep,
that
will
say
unto
him,
when
he
is
come
in
from
the
field,
Come
straightway
and
sit
down
to
meat;
and
will
not
rather
say
unto
him,
Make
ready
wherewith
I
may sup,
and
gird
thyself,
and
serve
me,
till
I
have
eaten
and
drunken;
and
afterward
thou
shalt
eat
and
drink?
Doth
he
thank
the
servant
because
he
did
the
things
that
were
commanded?
Even
so
ye
also,
when
ye
shall
have
done
all
the
things
that
are
commanded
you,
say,
We
are
unprofitable
servants;
we
have
done
that
which
it
was
our
duty
to
do.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
were
on
the
way
to
Jerusalem,
that
he
was
passing
through
the
midst
of
Samaria
and
Galilee.
And
as
he
entered
into
a
certain
village,
there
met
him
ten
men
that
were
lepers,
which
stood
afar
off:
and
they
lifted
up
their
voices,
saying,
Jesus,
Master,
have
mercy
on
us.
And
when
he
saw
them,
he
said
unto
them,
Go
and
shew
yourselves
unto
the
priests.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
they
went,
they
were
cleansed.
And
one
of
them,
when
he
saw
that
he
was
healed,
turned
back,
with
a
loud
voice
glorifying
God;
and
he
fell
upon
his
face
at
his
feet,
giving
him
thanks:
and
he
was
a
Samaritan.
And
Jesus
answering
said,
Were
not
the
ten
cleansed?
but
where
are
the
nine?
Were
there
none
found
that
returned
to
give
glory
to
God,
save
this
stranger?
And
he
said
unto
him,
Arise,
and
go
thy
way:
thy
faith
hath
made
thee
whole.
And
being
asked
by
the
Pharisees,
when
the
kingdom
of
God
cometh,
he
answered
them
and
said,
The
kingdom
of
God
cometh
not
with
observation:
neither
shall
they
say,
Lo,
here!
or,
There!
for
lo,
the
kingdom
of
God
is
within
you.
And
he
said
unto
the
disciples,
The
days
will
come,
when
ye
shall
desire
to
see
one
of
the
days
of
the
Son
of
man,
and
ye
shall
not
see
it.
And
they
shall
say
to
you,
Lo,
there!
Lo,
here!
go
not
away,
nor
follow
after
them:
for
as
the
lightning,
when
it
lighteneth
out
of
the
one
part
under
the
heaven,
shineth
unto
the
other
part
under
heaven;
so
shall
the
Son
of
man
be
in
his
day.
But
first
must
he
suffer
many
things
and
be
rejected
of
this
generation.
And
as
it
came
to
pass
in
the
days
of
Noah,
even
so
shall
it
be
also
in
the
days
of
the
Son
of
man.
They
ate,
they
drank,
they
married,
they
were
given
in
marriage,
until
the
day
that
Noah
entered
into
the
ark,
and
the
flood
came,
and
destroyed
them
all.
Likewise
even
as
it
came
to
pass
in
the
days
of
Lot;
they
ate,
they
drank,
they
bought,
they
sold,
they
planted,
they
builded;
but
in
the
day
that
Lot
went
out
from
Sodom
it
rained
fire
and
brimstone
from
heaven,
and
destroyed
them
all:
after
the
same
manner
shall
it
be
in
the
day
that
the
Son
of
man
is
revealed.
In
that
day,
he
which
shall
be
on
the
housetop,
and
his
goods
in
the
house,
let
him
not
go
down
to
take
them
away:
and
let
him
that
is
in
the
field
likewise
not
return
back.
Remember
Lot’s
wife.
Whosoever
shall
seek
to
gain
his
life
shall
lose
it:
but
whosoever
shall
lose
his
life
shall
preserve
it.
I
say
unto
you,
In
that
night
there
shall
be
two
men
on
one
bed;
the
one
shall
be
taken,
and
the
other
shall
be
left.
There
shall
be
two
women
grinding
together;
the
one
shall
be
taken,
and
the
other
shall
be
left.
17:36
Some ancient authorities add ver. 36
There shall be two men in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
And
they
answering
say
unto
him,
Where,
Lord?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Where
the
body
is,
thither
will
the
eagles
also
be
gathered
together.
And
he
spake
a
parable
unto
them
to
the
end
that
they
ought
always
to
pray,
and
not
to
faint;
saying,
There
was
in
a
city
a
judge,
which
feared
not
God,
and
regarded
not
man:
and
there
was
a
widow
in
that
city;
and
she
came
oft
unto
him,
saying,
Avenge
me
of
mine
adversary.
And
he
would
not
for
a
while:
but
afterward
he
said
within
himself,
Though
I
fear
not
God,
nor
regard
man;
yet
because
this
widow
troubleth
me,
I
will
avenge
her,
lest
she
wear
me
out
by
her
continual
coming.
And
the
Lord
said,
Hear
what
the
unrighteous
judge
saith.
And
shall
not
God
avenge
his
elect,
which
cry
to
him
day
and
night,
and
he
is
longsuffering
over
them?
I
say
unto
you,
that
he
will
avenge
them
speedily.
Howbeit
when
the
Son
of
man
cometh,
shall
he
find
faith
on
the
earth?
And
he
spake
also
this
parable
unto
certain
which
trusted
in
themselves
that
they
were
righteous,
and
set
all
others
at
nought:
Two
men
went
up
into
the
temple
to
pray;
the
one
a
Pharisee,
and
the
other
a
publican.
The
Pharisee
stood
and
prayed
thus
with
himself,
God,
I
thank
thee,
that
I
am
not
as
the
rest
of
men, extortioners,
unjust,
adulterers,
or
even
as
this
publican.
I
fast
twice
in
the
week;
I
give
tithes
of
all
that
I
get.
But
the
publican,
standing
afar
off,
would
not
lift
up
so
much
as
his
eyes
unto
heaven,
but
smote
his
breast,
saying,
God,
be
merciful
to
me
a
sinner.
I
say
unto
you,
This
man
went
down
to
his
house
justified
rather
than
the
other:
for
every
one
that
exalteth
himself
shall
be
humbled;
but
he
that
humbleth
himself
shall
be
exalted.
And
they
brought
unto
him
also
their
babes,
that
he
should
touch
them:
but
when
the
disciples
saw
it,
they
rebuked
them.
But
Jesus
called
them
unto
him,
saying,
Suffer
the
little
children
to
come
unto
me,
and
forbid
them
not:
for
of
such
is
the
kingdom
of
God.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
Whosoever
shall
not
receive
the
kingdom
of
God
as
a
little
child,
he
shall
in
no
wise
enter
therein.
And
a
certain
ruler
asked
him,
saying,
Good
Master,
what
shall
I
do
to
inherit
eternal
life?
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Why callest
thou
me
good?
none
is
good,
save
one,
even
God.
Thou
knowest
the
commandments,
Do
not
commit
adultery,
Do
not
kill,
Do
not
steal,
Do
not
bear
false
witness,
Honour
thy
father
and
mother.
And
he
said,
All
these
things
have
I
observed
from
my
youth
up.
And
when
Jesus
heard
it,
he
said
unto
him,
One
thing
thou
lackest
yet:
sell
all
that
thou
hast,
and
distribute
unto
the
poor,
and
thou
shalt
have
treasure
in
heaven:
and
come,
follow
me.
But
when
he
heard
these
things,
he
became
exceeding
sorrowful;
for
he
was
very
rich.
And
Jesus
seeing
him
said,
How
hardly
shall
they
that
have
riches
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God!
For
it
is
easier
for
a
camel
to
enter
in
through
a needle’s
eye,
than
for
a
rich
man
to
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
they
that
heard
it
said,
Then
who
can
be
saved?
But
he
said,
The
things
which
are
impossible
with
men
are
possible
with
God.
And
Peter
said,
Lo,
we
have
left
our
own,
and
followed
thee.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
There
is
no
man
that
hath
left
house,
or
wife,
or
brethren,
or
parents,
or
children,
for
the
kingdom
of
God’s
sake,
who
shall
not
receive
manifold
more
in
this
time,
and
in
the
world
to
come
eternal
life.
And
he
took
unto
him
the
twelve,
and
said
unto
them,
Behold,
we
go
up
to
Jerusalem,
and
all
the
things
that
are
written
by
the
prophets
shall
be
accomplished
unto
the
Son
of
man.
For
he
shall
be
delivered
up
unto
the
Gentiles,
and
shall
be
mocked,
and
shamefully
entreated,
and
spit
upon:
and
they
shall
scourge
and
kill
him:
and
the
third
day
he
shall
rise
again.
And
they
understood
none
of
these
things;
and
this
saying
was
hid
from
them,
and
they
perceived
not
the
things
that
were
said.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
he
drew
nigh
unto
Jericho,
a
certain
blind
man
sat
by
the
way
side
begging:
and
hearing
a
multitude
going
by,
he
inquired
what
this
meant.
And
they
told
him,
that
Jesus
of
Nazareth
passeth
by.
And
he
cried,
saying,
Jesus,
thou
son
of
David,
have
mercy
on
me.
And
they
that
went
before
rebuked
him,
that
he
should
hold
his
peace:
but
he
cried
out
the
more
a
great
deal,
Thou
son
of
David,
have
mercy
on
me.
And
Jesus
stood,
and
commanded
him
to
be
brought
unto
him:
and
when
he
was
come
near,
he
asked
him,
What
wilt
thou
that
I
should
do
unto
thee?
And
he
said,
Lord,
that
I
may
receive
my
sight.
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Receive
thy
sight:
thy
faith
hath
made
thee
whole.
And
immediately
he
received
his
sight,
and
followed
him,
glorifying
God:
and
all
the
people,
when
they
saw
it,
gave
praise
unto
God.
And
he
entered
and
was
passing
through
Jericho.
And
behold,
a
man
called
by
name
Zacchaeus;
and
he
was
a
chief publican,
and
he
was
rich.
And
he
sought
to
see
Jesus
who
he
was;
and
could
not
for
the
crowd,
because
he
was
little
of
stature.
And
he
ran
on
before,
and
climbed
up
into
a sycomore
tree
to
see
him:
for
he
was
to
pass
that
way.
And
when
Jesus
came
to
the
place,
he
looked
up,
and
said
unto
him,
Zacchaeus,
make
haste,
and
come
down;
for
today
I
must
abide
at
thy
house.
And
he
made
haste,
and
came
down,
and
received
him
joyfully.
And
when
they
saw
it,
they
all
murmured,
saying,
He
is
gone
in
to
lodge
with
a
man
that
is
a
sinner.
And
Zacchaeus
stood,
and
said
unto
the
Lord,
Behold,
Lord,
the
half
of
my
goods
I
give
to
the
poor;
and
if
I
have
wrongfully
exacted aught
of
any
man,
I
restore
fourfold.
And
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Today
is
salvation
come
to
this
house,
forasmuch
as
he
also
is
a
son
of
Abraham.
For
the
Son
of
man
came
to
seek
and
to
save
that
which
was
lost.
And
as
they
heard
these
things,
he
added
and
spake
a
parable,
because
he
was
nigh
to
Jerusalem,
and
because
they
supposed
that
the
kingdom
of
God
was
immediately
to
appear.
He
said
therefore,
A
certain
nobleman
went
into
a
far
country,
to
receive
for
himself
a
kingdom,
and
to
return.
And
he
called
ten
servants
of
his,
and
gave
them
ten
pounds,
and
said
unto
them,
Trade
ye
herewith
till
I
come.
But
his
citizens
hated
him,
and
sent
an ambassage
after
him,
saying,
We
will
not
that
this
man
reign
over
us.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
was
come
back
again,
having
received
the
kingdom,
that
he
commanded
these
servants,
unto
whom
he
had
given
the
money,
to
be
called
to
him,
that
he
might
know
what
they
had
gained
by
trading.
And
the
first
came
before
him,
saying,
Lord,
thy
pound
hath
made
ten
pounds
more.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Well
done,
thou
good
servant:
because
thou wast
found
faithful
in
a
very
little,
have
thou
authority
over
ten
cities.
And
the
second
came,
saying,
Thy
pound,
Lord,
hath
made
five
pounds.
And
he
said
unto
him
also,
Be
thou
also
over
five
cities.
And
another
came,
saying,
Lord,
behold,
here
is
thy
pound,
which
I
kept
laid
up
in
a
napkin:
for
I
feared
thee,
because
thou
art
an austere
man:
thou
takest
up
that
thou layedst
not
down,
and
reapest
that
thou
didst
not
sow.
He
saith
unto
him,
Out
of
thine
own
mouth
will
I
judge
thee,
thou
wicked
servant.
Thou
knewest
that
I
am
an austere
man,
taking
up
that
I
laid
not
down,
and
reaping
that
I
did
not
sow;
then
wherefore
gavest
thou
not
my
money
into
the
bank,
and
I
at
my
coming
should
have
required
it
with
interest?
And
he
said
unto
them
that
stood
by,
Take
away
from
him
the
pound,
and
give
it
unto
him
that
hath
the
ten
pounds.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Lord,
he
hath
ten
pounds.
I
say
unto
you,
that
unto
every
one
that
hath
shall
be
given;
but
from
him
that
hath
not,
even
that
which
he
hath
shall
be
taken
away
from
him.
Howbeit
these
mine
enemies,
which
would
not
that
I
should
reign
over
them,
bring
hither,
and
slay
them
before
me.
And
when
he
had
thus
spoken,
he
went
on
before,
going
up
to
Jerusalem.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
drew
nigh
unto Bethphage
and Bethany,
at
the
mount
that
is
called
the
mount
of
Olives,
he
sent
two
of
the
disciples,
saying,
Go
your
way
into
the
village
over
against
you;
in
the
which
as
ye
enter
ye
shall
find
a
colt
tied,
whereon
no
man
ever
yet
sat:
loose
him,
and
bring
him.
And
if
any
one
ask
you,
Why
do
ye
loose
him?
thus
shall
ye
say,
The
Lord
hath
need
of
him.
And
they
that
were
sent
went
away,
and
found
even
as
he
had
said
unto
them.
And
as
they
were
loosing
the
colt,
the
owners
thereof
said
unto
them,
Why
loose
ye
the
colt?
And
they
said,
The
Lord
hath
need
of
him.
And
they
brought
him
to
Jesus:
and
they
threw
their
garments
upon
the
colt,
and
set
Jesus
thereon.
And
as
he
went,
they
spread
their
garments
in
the
way.
And
as
he
was
now
drawing
nigh,
even
at
the
descent
of
the
mount
of
Olives,
the
whole
multitude
of
the
disciples
began
to
rejoice
and
praise
God
with
a
loud
voice
for
all
the
mighty
works
which
they
had
seen;
saying,
Blessed
is
the
King
that
cometh
in
the
name
of
the
Lord:
peace
in
heaven,
and
glory
in
the
highest.
And
some
of
the
Pharisees
from
the
multitude
said
unto
him,
Master,
rebuke
thy
disciples.
And
he
answered
and
said,
I
tell
you
that,
if
these
shall
hold
their
peace,
the
stones
will
cry
out.
And
when
he
drew
nigh,
he
saw
the
city
and
wept
over
it,
saying,
If
thou hadst
known
in
this
day,
even
thou,
the
things
which
belong
unto
peace!
but
now
they
are
hid
from
thine
eyes.
For
the
days
shall
come
upon
thee,
when
thine
enemies
shall
cast
up
a
bank
about
thee,
and
compass
thee
round,
and
keep
thee
in
on
every
side,
and
shall
dash
thee
to
the
ground,
and
thy
children
within
thee;
and
they
shall
not
leave
in
thee
one
stone
upon
another;
because
thou
knewest
not
the
time
of
thy
visitation.
And
he
entered
into
the
temple,
and
began
to
cast
out
them
that
sold,
saying
unto
them,
It
is
written,
And
my
house
shall
be
a
house
of
prayer:
but
ye
have
made
it
a
den
of
robbers.
And
he
was
teaching
daily
in
the
temple.
But
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes
and
the
principal
men
of
the
people
sought
to
destroy
him:
and
they
could
not
find
what
they
might
do;
for
the
people
all
hung
upon
him,
listening.
And
it
came
to
pass,
on
one
of
the
days,
as
he
was
teaching
the
people
in
the
temple,
and
preaching
the
gospel,
there
came
upon
him
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes
with
the
elders;
and
they
spake,
saying
unto
him,
Tell
us:
By
what
authority
doest
thou
these
things?
or
who
is
he
that
gave
thee
this
authority?
And
he
answered
and
said
unto
them,
I
also
will
ask
you
a
question;
and
tell
me:
The baptism
of
John,
was
it
from
heaven,
or
from
men?
And
they
reasoned
with
themselves,
saying,
If
we
shall
say,
From
heaven;
he
will
say,
Why
did
ye
not
believe
him?
But
if
we
shall
say,
From
men;
all
the
people
will
stone
us:
for
they
be
persuaded
that
John
was
a
prophet.
And
they
answered,
that
they
knew
not
whence
it
was.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Neither
tell
I
you
by
what
authority
I
do
these
things.
And
he
began
to
speak
unto
the
people
this
parable:
A
man
planted
a
vineyard,
and
let
it
out
to
husbandmen,
and
went
into
another
country
for
a
long
time.
And
at
the
season
he
sent
unto
the
husbandmen
a
servant,
that
they
should
give
him
of
the
fruit
of
the
vineyard:
but
the
husbandmen
beat
him,
and
sent
him
away
empty.
And
he
sent
yet
another
servant:
and
him
also
they
beat,
and
handled
him
shamefully,
and
sent
him
away
empty.
And
he
sent
yet
a
third:
and
him
also
they
wounded,
and
cast
him
forth.
And
the
lord
of
the
vineyard
said,
What
shall
I
do?
I
will
send
my
beloved
son:
it
may
be
they
will
reverence
him.
But
when
the
husbandmen
saw
him,
they
reasoned
one
with
another,
saying,
This
is
the
heir:
let
us
kill
him,
that
the
inheritance
may
be
ours.
And
they
cast
him
forth
out
of
the
vineyard,
and
killed
him.
What
therefore
will
the
lord
of
the
vineyard
do
unto
them?
He
will
come
and
destroy
these
husbandmen,
and
will
give
the
vineyard
unto
others.
And
when
they
heard
it,
they
said,
God
forbid.
But
he
looked
upon
them,
and
said,
What
then
is
this
that
is
written,
The
stone
which
the
builders
rejected,
The
same
was
made
the
head
of
the
corner?
Every
one
that
falleth
on
that
stone
shall
be
broken
to
pieces;
but
on
whomsoever
it
shall
fall,
it
will
scatter
him
as
dust.
And
the
scribes
and
the
chief
priests
sought
to
lay
hands
on
him
in
that
very
hour;
and
they
feared
the
people:
for
they
perceived
that
he
spake
this
parable
against
them.
And
they
watched
him,
and
sent
forth
spies,
which
feigned
themselves
to
be
righteous,
that
they
might
take
hold
of
his
speech,
so
as
to
deliver
him
up
to
the
rule
and
to
the
authority
of
the
governor.
And
they
asked
him,
saying,
Master,
we
know
that
thou
sayest
and
teachest
rightly,
and
acceptest
not
the
person
of
any,
but
of
a
truth
teachest
the
way
of
God:
Is
it
lawful
for
us
to
give
tribute
unto
Caesar,
or
not?
But
he
perceived
their
craftiness,
and
said
unto
them,
Shew
me
a
penny.
Whose
image
and
superscription
hath
it?
And
they
said,
Caesar’s.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Then
render
unto
Caesar
the
things
that
are
Caesar’s,
and
unto
God
the
things
that
are
God’s.
And
they
were
not
able
to
take
hold
of
the
saying
before
the
people:
and
they
marveled
at
his
answer,
and
held
their
peace.
And
there
came
to
him
certain
of
the
Sadducees,
they
which
say
that
there
is
no resurrection;
and
they
asked
him,
saying,
Master,
Moses
wrote
unto
us,
that
if
a
man’s
brother
die,
having
a
wife,
and
he
be
childless,
his
brother
should
take
the
wife,
and
raise
up
seed
unto
his
brother.
There
were
therefore
seven
brethren:
and
the
first
took
a
wife,
and
died
childless;
and
the
second;
and
the
third
took
her;
and
likewise
the
seven
also
left
no
children,
and
died.
Afterward
the
woman
also
died.
In
the resurrection
therefore
whose
wife
of
them
shall
she
be?
for
the
seven
had
her
to
wife.
And
Jesus
said
unto
them,
The
sons
of
this
world
marry,
and
are
given
in
marriage:
but
they
that
are
accounted
worthy
to
attain
to
that
world,
and
the resurrection
from
the
dead,
neither
marry,
nor
are
given
in
marriage:
for
neither
can
they
die
any
more:
for
they
are
equal
unto
the
angels;
and
are
sons
of
God,
being
sons
of
the resurrection.
But
that
the
dead
are
raised,
even
Moses
shewed,
in
the
place
concerning
the
Bush,
when
he
calleth
the
Lord
the
God
of
Abraham,
and
the
God
of
Isaac,
and
the
God
of
Jacob.
Now
he
is
not
the
God
of
the
dead,
but
of
the
living:
for
all
live
unto
him.
And
certain
of
the
scribes
answering
said,
Master,
thou
hast
well
said.
For
they
durst
not
any
more
ask
him
any
question.
And
he
said
unto
them,
How
say
they
that
the
Christ
is
David’s
son?
For
David
himself
saith
in
the
book
of
Psalms,
The
Lord
said
unto
my
Lord,
Sit
thou
on
my
right
hand,
Till
I
make
thine
enemies
the
footstool
of
thy
feet.
David
therefore
calleth
him
Lord,
and
how
is
he
his
son?
And
in
the
hearing
of
all
the
people
he
said
unto
his
disciples,
Beware
of
the
scribes,
which
desire
to
walk
in
long
robes,
and
love salutations
in
the marketplaces,
and
chief
seats
in
the
synagogues,
and
chief
places
at
feasts;
which
devour
widows’
houses,
and
for
a
pretence
make
long
prayers:
these
shall
receive
greater
condemnation.
And
he
looked
up,
and
saw
the
rich
men
that
were
casting
their
gifts
into
the
treasury.
And
he
saw
a
certain
poor
widow
casting
in
thither
two
mites.
And
he
said,
Of
a
truth
I
say
unto
you,
This
poor
widow
cast
in
more
than
they
all:
for
all
these
did
of
their superfluity
cast
in
unto
the
gifts:
but
she
of
her
want
did
cast
in
all
the
living
that
she
had.
And
as
some
spake
of
the
temple,
how
it
was
adorned
with
goodly
stones
and
offerings,
he
said,
As
for
these
things
which
ye
behold,
the
days
will
come,
in
which
there
shall
not
be
left
here
one
stone
upon
another,
that
shall
not
be
thrown
down.
And
they
asked
him,
saying,
Master,
when
therefore
shall
these
things
be?
and
what
shall
be
the
sign
when
these
things
are
about
to
come
to
pass?
And
he
said,
Take
heed
that
ye
be
not
led
astray:
for
many
shall
come
in
my
name,
saying,
I
am
he;
and,
The
time
is
at
hand:
go
ye
not
after
them.
And
when
ye
shall
hear
of
wars
and
tumults,
be
not
terrified:
for
these
things
must
needs
come
to
pass
first;
but
the
end
is
not
immediately.
Then
said
he
unto
them,
Nation
shall
rise
against
nation,
and
kingdom
against
kingdom:
and
there
shall
be
great
earthquakes,
and
in
divers
places
famines
and
pestilences;
and
there
shall
be
terrors
and
great
signs
from
heaven.
But
before
all
these
things,
they
shall
lay
their
hands
on
you,
and
shall
persecute
you,
delivering
you
up
to
the
synagogues
and
prisons,
bringing
you
before
kings
and
governors
for
my
name’s
sake.
It
shall
turn
unto
you
for
a
testimony.
Settle
it
therefore
in
your
hearts,
not
to
meditate
beforehand
how
to
answer:
for
I
will
give
you
a
mouth
and
wisdom,
which
all
your
adversaries
shall
not
be
able
to
withstand
or
to gainsay.
But
ye
shall
be
delivered
up
even
by
parents,
and
brethren,
and
kinsfolk,
and
friends;
and
some
of
you
shall
they
cause
to
be
put
to
death.
And
ye
shall
be
hated
of
all
men
for
my
name’s
sake.
And
not
a
hair
of
your
head
shall
perish.
In
your
patience
ye
shall
win
your
souls.
But
when
ye
see
Jerusalem
compassed
with
armies,
then
know
that
her
desolation
is
at
hand.
Then
let
them
that
are
in
Judaea
flee
unto
the
mountains;
and
let
them
that
are
in
the
midst
of
her
depart
out;
and
let
not
them
that
are
in
the
country
enter
therein.
For
these
are
days
of
vengeance,
that
all
things
which
are
written
may
be
fulfilled.
Woe
unto
them
that
are
with
child
and
to
them
that
give
suck
in
those
days!
for
there
shall
be
great
distress
upon
the
land,
and
wrath
unto
this
people.
And
they
shall
fall
by
the
edge
of
the
sword,
and
shall
be
led
captive
into
all
the
nations:
and
Jerusalem
shall
be
trodden
down
of
the
Gentiles,
until
the
times
of
the
Gentiles
be
fulfilled.
And
there
shall
be
signs
in
sun
and
moon
and
stars;
and
upon
the
earth
distress
of
nations,
in
perplexity
for
the
roaring
of
the
sea
and
the
billows;
men
fainting
for
fear,
and
for
expectation
of
the
things
which
are
coming
on
the
world:
for
the
powers
of
the
heavens
shall
be
shaken.
And
then
shall
they
see
the
Son
of
man
coming
in
a
cloud
with
power
and
great
glory.
But
when
these
things
begin
to
come
to
pass,
look
up,
and
lift
up
your
heads;
because
your
redemption
draweth
nigh.
And
he
spake
to
them
a
parable:
Behold
the
fig
tree,
and
all
the
trees:
when
they
now
shoot
forth,
ye
see
it
and
know
of
your
own
selves
that
the
summer
is
now
nigh.
Even
so
ye
also,
when
ye
see
these
things
coming
to
pass,
know
ye
that
the
kingdom
of
God
is
nigh.
Verily
I
say
unto
you,
This
generation
shall
not
pass
away,
till
all
things
be
accomplished.
Heaven
and
earth
shall
pass
away:
but
my
words
shall
not
pass
away.
But
take
heed
to
yourselves,
lest
haply
your
hearts
be overcharged
with
surfeiting,
and
drunkenness,
and
cares
of
this
life,
and
that
day
come
on
you
suddenly
as
a
snare:
for
so
shall
it
come
upon
all
them
that
dwell
on
the
face
of
all
the
earth.
But
watch
ye
at
every
season,
making
supplication,
that
ye
may
prevail
to
escape
all
these
things
that
shall
come
to
pass,
and
to
stand
before
the
Son
of
man.
And
every
day
he
was
teaching
in
the
temple;
and
every
night
he
went
out,
and
lodged
in
the
mount
that
is
called
the
mount
of
Olives.
And
all
the
people
came
early
in
the
morning
to
him
in
the
temple,
to
hear
him.
Now
the
feast
of
unleavened
bread
drew
nigh,
which
is
called
the
Passover.
And
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes
sought
how
they
might
put
him
to
death;
for
they
feared
the
people.
And
Satan
entered
into
Judas
who
was
called
Iscariot,
being
of
the
number
of
the
twelve.
And
he
went
away,
and
communed
with
the
chief
priests
and
captains,
how
he
might
deliver
him
unto
them.
And
they
were
glad,
and
covenanted
to
give
him
money.
And
he
consented,
and
sought
opportunity
to
deliver
him
unto
them
in
the absence
of
the
multitude.
And
the
day
of
unleavened
bread
came,
on
which
the
passover
must
be
sacrificed.
And
he
sent
Peter
and
John,
saying,
Go
and
make
ready
for
us
the
passover,
that
we
may
eat.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Where
wilt
thou
that
we
make
ready?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Behold,
when
ye
are
entered
into
the
city,
there
shall
meet
you
a
man
bearing
a
pitcher
of
water;
follow
him
into
the
house
whereinto
he
goeth.
And
ye
shall
say
unto
the
goodman
of
the
house,
The
Master
saith
unto
thee,
Where
is
the guest-chamber,
where
I
shall
eat
the
passover
with
my
disciples?
And
he
will
shew
you
a
large
upper
room
furnished:
there
make
ready.
And
they
went,
and
found
as
he
had
said
unto
them:
and
they
made
ready
the
passover.
And
when
the
hour
was
come,
he
sat
down,
and
the apostles
with
him.
And
he
said
unto
them,
With
desire
I
have
desired
to
eat
this
passover
with
you
before
I
suffer:
for
I
say
unto
you,
I
will
not
eat
it,
until
it
be
fulfilled
in
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
he
received
a
cup,
and
when
he
had
given
thanks,
he
said,
Take
this,
and
divide
it
among
yourselves:
for
I
say
unto
you,
I
will
not
drink
from
henceforth
of
the
fruit
of
the
vine,
until
the
kingdom
of
God
shall
come.
And
he
took
bread,
and
when
he
had
given
thanks,
he
brake
it,
and
gave
to
them,
saying,
This
is
my
body
which
is
given
for
you:
this
do
in
remembrance
of
me.
And
the
cup
in
like
manner
after
supper,
saying,
This
cup
is
the
new
covenant
in
my
blood,
even
that
which
is
poured
out
for
you.
But
behold,
the
hand
of
him
that
betrayeth
me
is
with
me
on
the
table.
For
the
Son
of
man
indeed
goeth,
as
it
hath
been
determined:
but
woe
unto
that
man
through
whom
he
is
betrayed!
And
they
began
to
question
among
themselves,
which
of
them
it
was
that
should
do
this
thing.
And
there
arose
also
a
contention
among
them,
which
of
them
is
accounted
to
be
greatest.
And
he
said
unto
them,
The
kings
of
the
Gentiles
have lordship
over
them;
and
they
that
have
authority
over
them
are
called
Benefactors.
But
ye
shall
not
be
so:
but
he
that
is
the
greater
among
you,
let
him
become
as
the
younger;
and
he
that
is
chief,
as
he
that
doth
serve.
For
whether
is
greater,
he
that
sitteth
at
meat,
or
he
that
serveth?
is
not
he
that
sitteth
at
meat?
but
I
am
in
the
midst
of
you
as
he
that
serveth.
But
ye
are
they
which
have
continued
with
me
in
my
temptations;
and
I
appoint
unto
you
a
kingdom,
even
as
my
Father
appointed
unto
me,
that
ye
may
eat
and
drink
at
my
table
in
my
kingdom;
and
ye
shall
sit
on
thrones
judging
the
twelve
tribes
of
Israel.
Simon,
Simon,
behold,
Satan
asked
to
have
you,
that
he
might
sift
you
as
wheat:
but
I
made
supplication
for
thee,
that
thy
faith
fail
not:
and
do
thou,
when
once
thou
hast
turned
again,
stablish
thy
brethren.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Lord,
with
thee
I
am
ready
to
go
both
to
prison
and
to
death.
And
he
said,
I
tell
thee,
Peter,
the cock
shall
not
crow
this
day,
until
thou
shalt
thrice
deny
that
thou
knowest
me.
And
he
said
unto
them,
When
I
sent
you
forth
without
purse,
and wallet,
and
shoes,
lacked
ye
any
thing?
And
they
said,
Nothing.
And
he
said
unto
them,
But
now,
he
that
hath
a
purse,
let
him
take
it,
and
likewise
a wallet:
and
he
that
hath
none,
let
him
sell
his
cloke,
and
buy
a
sword.
For
I
say
unto
you,
that
this
which
is
written
must
be
fulfilled
in
me,
And
he
was
reckoned
with
transgressors:
for
that
which concerneth
me
hath
fulfillment.
And
they
said,
Lord,
behold,
here
are
two
swords.
And
he
said
unto
them,
It
is
enough.
And
he
came
out,
and
went,
as
his
custom
was,
unto
the
mount
of
Olives;
and
the
disciples
also
followed
him.
And
when
he
was
at
the
place,
he
said
unto
them,
Pray
that
ye
enter
not
into
temptation.
And
he
was
parted
from
them
about
a
stone’s
cast;
and
he
kneeled
down
and
prayed,
saying,
Father,
if
thou
be
willing,
remove
this
cup
from
me:
nevertheless
not
my
will,
but
thine,
be
done.
And
there
appeared
unto
him
an
angel
from
heaven,
strengthening
him.
And
being
in
an
agony
he
prayed
more
earnestly:
and
his
sweat
became
as
it
were
great
drops
of
blood
falling
down
upon
the
ground.
And
when
he
rose
up
from
his
prayer,
he
came
unto
the
disciples,
and
found
them
sleeping
for
sorrow,
and
said
unto
them,
Why
sleep
ye?
rise
and
pray,
that
ye
enter
not
into
temptation.
While
he
yet
spake,
behold,
a
multitude,
and
he
that
was
called
Judas,
one
of
the
twelve,
went
before
them;
and
he
drew
near
unto
Jesus
to
kiss
him.
But
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Judas, betrayest
thou
the
Son
of
man
with
a
kiss?
And
when
they
that
were
about
him
saw
what
would
follow,
they
said,
Lord,
shall
we
smite
with
the
sword?
And
a
certain
one
of
them
smote
the
servant
of
the
high
priest,
and
struck
off
his
right
ear.
But
Jesus
answered
and
said,
Suffer
ye
thus
far.
And
he
touched
his
ear,
and
healed
him.
And
Jesus
said
unto
the
chief
priests,
and
captains
of
the
temple,
and
elders,
which
were
come
against
him,
Are
ye
come
out,
as
against
a
robber,
with
swords
and
staves?
When
I
was
daily
with
you
in
the
temple,
ye
stretched
not
forth
your
hands
against
me:
but
this
is
your
hour,
and
the
power
of
darkness.
And
they
seized
him,
and
led
him
away,
and
brought
him
into
the
high
priest’s
house.
But
Peter
followed
afar
off.
And
when
they
had
kindled
a
fire
in
the
midst
of
the
court,
and
had
sat
down
together,
Peter
sat
in
the
midst
of
them.
And
a
certain
maid
seeing
him
as
he
sat
in
the
light
of
the
fire,
and
looking
stedfastly
upon
him,
said,
This
man
also
was
with
him.
But
he
denied,
saying,
Woman,
I
know
him
not.
And
after
a
little
while
another
saw
him,
and
said,
Thou
also
art
one
of
them.
But
Peter
said,
Man,
I
am
not.
And
after
the
space
of
about
one
hour
another
confidently
affirmed,
saying,
Of
a
truth
this
man
also
was
with
him:
for
he
is
a
Galilaean.
But
Peter
said,
Man,
I
know
not
what
thou
sayest.
And
immediately,
while
he
yet
spake,
the cock
crew.
And
the
Lord
turned,
and
looked
upon
Peter.
And
Peter
remembered
the
word
of
the
Lord,
how
that
he
said
unto
him,
Before
the cock
crow
this
day,
thou
shalt
deny
me
thrice.
And
he
went
out,
and
wept
bitterly.
And
the
men
that
held
Jesus
mocked
him,
and
beat
him.
And
they
blindfolded
him,
and
asked
him,
saying,
Prophesy:
who
is
he
that
struck
thee?
And
many
other
things
spake
they
against
him,
reviling
him.
And
as
soon
as
it
was
day,
the
assembly
of
the
elders
of
the
people
was
gathered
together,
both
chief
priests
and
scribes;
and
they
led
him
away
into
their
council,
saying,
If
thou
art
the
Christ,
tell
us.
But
he
said
unto
them,
If
I
tell
you,
ye
will
not
believe:
and
if
I
ask
you,
ye
will
not
answer.
But
from
henceforth
shall
the
Son
of
man
be
seated
at
the
right
hand
of
the
power
of
God.
And
they
all
said,
Art
thou
then
the
Son
of
God?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Ye
say
that
I
am.
And
they
said,
What
further
need
have
we
of
witness?
for
we
ourselves
have
heard
from
his
own
mouth.
And
the
whole
company
of
them
rose
up,
and
brought
him
before
Pilate.
And
they
began
to
accuse
him,
saying,
We
found
this
man
perverting
our
nation,
and
forbidding
to
give
tribute
to
Caesar,
and
saying
that
he
himself
is
Christ
a
king.
And
Pilate
asked
him,
saying,
Art
thou
the
King
of
the
Jews?
And
he
answered
him
and
said,
Thou
sayest.
And
Pilate
said
unto
the
chief
priests
and
the
multitudes,
I
find
no
fault
in
this
man.
But
they
were
the
more
urgent,
saying,
He
stirreth
up
the
people,
teaching
throughout
all
Judaea,
and
beginning
from
Galilee
even
unto
this
place.
But
when
Pilate
heard
it,
he
asked
whether
the
man
were
a
Galilaean.
And
when
he
knew
that
he
was
of
Herod’s
jurisdiction,
he
sent
him
unto
Herod,
who
himself
also
was
at
Jerusalem
in
these
days.
Now
when
Herod
saw
Jesus,
he
was
exceeding
glad:
for
he
was
of
a
long
time
desirous
to
see
him,
because
he
had
heard
concerning
him;
and
he
hoped
to
see
some
miracle
done
by
him.
And
he
questioned
him
in
many
words;
but
he
answered
him
nothing.
And
the
chief
priests
and
the
scribes
stood,
vehemently
accusing
him.
And
Herod
with
his
soldiers
set
him
at
nought,
and
mocked
him,
and arraying
him
in
gorgeous
apparel
sent
him
back
to
Pilate.
And
Herod
and
Pilate
became
friends
with
each
other
that
very
day:
for
before
they
were
at
enmity
between
themselves.
And
Pilate
called
together
the
chief
priests
and
the
rulers
and
the
people,
and
said
unto
them,
Ye
brought
unto
me
this
man,
as
one
that
perverteth
the
people:
and
behold,
I,
having
examined
him
before
you,
found
no
fault
in
this
man
touching
those
things
whereof
ye
accuse
him:
no,
nor
yet
Herod:
for
he
sent
him
back
unto
us;
and
behold,
nothing
worthy
of
death
hath
been
done
by
him.
I
will
therefore
chastise
him,
and
release
him.
23:17
Many ancient authorities insert ver. 17
Now he must needs release unto them at the feast one prisoner.
Others add the same words after ver. 19.
But
they
cried
out
all
together,
saying,
Away
with
this
man,
and
release
unto
us Barabbas:
one
who
for
a
certain
insurrection
made
in
the
city,
and
for
murder,
was
cast
into
prison.
And
Pilate
spake
unto
them
again,
desiring
to
release
Jesus;
but
they
shouted,
saying,
Crucify,
crucify
him.
And
he
said
unto
them
the
third
time,
Why,
what
evil
hath
this
man
done?
I
have
found
no
cause
of
death
in
him:
I
will
therefore
chastise
him
and
release
him.
But
they
were
instant
with
loud
voices,
asking
that
he
might
be
crucified.
And
their
voices
prevailed.
And
Pilate
gave
sentence
that
what
they
asked
for
should
be
done.
And
he
released
him
that
for
insurrection
and
murder
had
been
cast
into
prison,
whom
they
asked
for;
but
Jesus
he
delivered
up
to
their
will.
And
when
they
led
him
away,
they
laid
hold
upon
one
Simon
of
Cyrene,
coming
from
the
country,
and
laid
on
him
the
cross,
to
bear
it
after
Jesus.
And
there
followed
him
a
great
multitude
of
the
people,
and
of
women
who
bewailed
and
lamented
him.
But
Jesus
turning
unto
them
said,
Daughters
of
Jerusalem,
weep
not
for
me,
but
weep
for
yourselves,
and
for
your
children.
For
behold,
the
days
are
coming,
in
which
they
shall
say,
Blessed
are
the
barren,
and
the
wombs
that
never
bare,
and
the
breasts
that
never
gave
suck.
Then
shall
they
begin
to
say
to
the
mountains,
Fall
on
us;
and
to
the
hills,
Cover
us.
For
if
they
do
these
things
in
the
green
tree,
what
shall
be
done
in
the
dry?
And
there
were
also
two
others,
malefactors,
led
with
him
to
be
put
to
death.
And
when
they
came
unto
the
place
which
is
called
The
skull,
there
they
crucified
him,
and
the
malefactors,
one
on
the
right
hand
and
the
other
on
the
left.
And
Jesus
said,
Father,
forgive
them;
for
they
know
not
what
they
do.
And
parting
his
garments
among
them,
they
cast
lots.
And
the
people
stood
beholding.
And
the
rulers
also
scoffed
at
him,
saying,
He
saved
others;
let
him
save
himself,
if
this
is
the
Christ
of
God,
his
chosen.
And
the
soldiers
also
mocked
him,
coming
to
him,
offering
him
vinegar,
and
saying,
If
thou
art
the
King
of
the
Jews,
save
thyself.
And
there
was
also
a
superscription
over
him,
THIS
IS
THE
KING
OF
THE
JEWS.
And
one
of
the
malefactors
which
were
hanged
railed
on
him,
saying,
Art
not
thou
the
Christ?
save
thyself
and
us.
But
the
other
answered,
and
rebuking
him
said,
Dost
thou
not
even
fear
God,
seeing
thou
art
in
the
same
condemnation?
And
we
indeed
justly;
for
we
receive
the
due
reward
of
our
deeds:
but
this
man
hath
done
nothing
amiss.
And
he
said,
Jesus,
remember
me
when
thou
comest
in
thy
kingdom.
And
he
said
unto
him,
Verily
I
say
unto
thee,
Today
shalt
thou
be
with
me
in
Paradise.
And
it
was
now
about
the
sixth
hour,
and
a
darkness
came
over
the
whole
land
until
the
ninth
hour,
the
sun’s
light
failing:
and
the
veil
of
the
temple
was
rent
in
the
midst.
And
when
Jesus
had
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
he
said,
Father,
into
thy
hands
I
commend
my
spirit:
and
having
said
this,
he
gave
up
the
ghost.
And
when
the
centurion
saw
what
was
done,
he
glorified
God,
saying,
Certainly
this
was
a
righteous
man.
And
all
the
multitudes
that
came
together
to
this
sight,
when
they
beheld
the
things
that
were
done,
returned
smiting
their
breasts.
And
all
his
acquaintance,
and
the
women
that
followed
with
him
from
Galilee,
stood
afar
off,
seeing
these
things.
And
behold,
a
man
named
Joseph,
who
was
a councillor,
a
good
man
and
a
righteous
(he
had
not
consented
to
their
counsel
and
deed),
a
man
of Arimathaea,
a
city
of
the
Jews,
who
was
looking
for
the
kingdom
of
God:
this
man
went
to
Pilate,
and
asked
for
the
body
of
Jesus.
And
he
took
it
down,
and
wrapped
it
in
a
linen
cloth,
and
laid
him
in
a
tomb
that
was
hewn
in
stone,
where
never
man
had
yet
lain.
And
it
was
the
day
of
the
Preparation,
and
the
sabbath
drew
on.
And
the
women,
which
had
come
with
him
out
of
Galilee,
followed
after,
and
beheld
the
tomb,
and
how
his
body
was
laid.
And
they
returned,
and
prepared
spices
and
ointments.
And
on
the
sabbath
they
rested
according
to
the
commandment.
But
on
the
first
day
of
the
week,
at
early
dawn,
they
came
unto
the
tomb,
bringing
the
spices
which
they
had
prepared.
And
they
found
the
stone
rolled
away
from
the
tomb.
And
they
entered
in,
and
found
not
the
body
of
the
Lord
Jesus.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
they
were
perplexed
thereabout,
behold,
two
men
stood
by
them
in
dazzling
apparel:
and
as
they
were
affrighted,
and
bowed
down
their
faces
to
the
earth,
they
said
unto
them,
Why
seek
ye
the
living
among
the
dead?
He
is
not
here,
but
is
risen:
remember
how
he
spake
unto
you
when
he
was
yet
in
Galilee,
saying
that
the
Son
of
man
must
be
delivered
up
into
the
hands
of
sinful
men,
and
be
crucified,
and
the
third
day
rise
again.
And
they
remembered
his
words,
and
returned
from
the
tomb,
and
told
all
these
things
to
the
eleven,
and
to
all
the
rest.
Now
they
were
Mary
Magdalene,
and
Joanna,
and
Mary
the
mother
of
James:
and
the
other
women
with
them
told
these
things
unto
the apostles.
And
these
words
appeared
in
their
sight
as
idle
talk;
and
they disbelieved
them.
But
Peter
arose,
and
ran
unto
the
tomb;
and
stooping
and
looking
in,
he
seeth
the
linen
cloths
by
themselves;
and
he
departed
to
his
home,
wondering
at
that
which
was
come
to
pass.
And
behold,
two
of
them
were
going
that
very
day
to
a
village
named
Emmaus,
which
was
threescore
furlongs
from
Jerusalem.
And
they
communed
with
each
other
of
all
these
things
which
had
happened.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
they
communed
and
questioned
together,
that
Jesus
himself
drew
near,
and
went
with
them.
But
their
eyes
were
holden
that
they
should
not
know
him.
And
he
said
unto
them,
What communications
are
these
that
ye
have
one
with
another,
as
ye
walk?
And
they
stood
still,
looking
sad.
And
one
of
them,
named
Cleopas,
answering
said
unto
him,
Dost
thou
alone
sojourn
in
Jerusalem
and
not
know
the
things
which
are
come
to
pass
there
in
these
days?
And
he
said
unto
them,
What
things?
And
they
said
unto
him,
The
things
concerning
Jesus
of
Nazareth,
which
was
a
prophet
mighty
in
deed
and
word
before
God
and
all
the
people:
and
how
the
chief
priests
and
our
rulers
delivered
him
up
to
be
condemned
to
death,
and
crucified
him.
But
we
hoped
that
it
was
he
which
should
redeem
Israel.
Yea
and
beside
all
this,
it
is
now
the
third
day
since
these
things
came
to
pass.
Moreover
certain
women
of
our
company
amazed
us,
having
been
early
at
the
tomb;
and
when
they
found
not
his
body,
they
came,
saying,
that
they
had
also
seen
a
vision
of
angels,
which
said
that
he
was
alive.
And
certain
of
them
that
were
with
us
went
to
the
tomb,
and
found
it
even
so
as
the
women
had
said:
but
him
they
saw
not.
And
he
said
unto
them,
O
foolish
men,
and
slow
of
heart
to
believe
in
all
that
the
prophets
have
spoken!
Behoved
it
not
the
Christ
to
suffer
these
things,
and
to
enter
into
his
glory?
And
beginning
from
Moses
and
from
all
the
prophets,
he
interpreted
to
them
in
all
the
scriptures
the
things
concerning
himself.
And
they
drew
nigh
unto
the
village,
whither
they
were
going:
and
he
made
as
though
he
would
go
further.
And
they
constrained
him,
saying,
Abide
with
us:
for
it
is
toward
evening,
and
the
day
is
now
far
spent.
And
he
went
in
to
abide
with
them.
And
it
came
to
pass,
when
he
had
sat
down
with
them
to
meat,
he
took
the
bread,
and
blessed
it,
and
brake,
and
gave
to
them.
And
their
eyes
were
opened,
and
they
knew
him;
and
he
vanished
out
of
their
sight.
And
they
said
one
to
another,
Was
not
our
heart
burning
within
us,
while
he
spake
to
us
in
the
way,
while
he
opened
to
us
the
scriptures?
And
they
rose
up
that
very
hour,
and
returned
to
Jerusalem,
and
found
the
eleven
gathered
together,
and
them
that
were
with
them,
saying,
The
Lord
is
risen
indeed,
and
hath
appeared
to
Simon.
And
they
rehearsed
the
things
that
happened
in
the
way,
and
how
he
was
known
of
them
in
the
breaking
of
the
bread.
And
as
they
spake
these
things,
he
himself
stood
in
the
midst
of
them,
and
saith
unto
them,
Peace
be
unto
you.
But
they
were
terrified
and
affrighted,
and
supposed
that
they
beheld
a
spirit.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Why
are
ye
troubled?
and
wherefore
do
reasonings
arise
in
your
heart?
See
my
hands
and
my
feet,
that
it
is
I
myself:
handle
me,
and
see;
for
a
spirit
hath
not
flesh
and
bones,
as
ye
behold
me
having.
And
when
he
had
said
this,
he
shewed
them
his
hands
and
his
feet.
And
while
they
still disbelieved
for
joy,
and
wondered,
he
said
unto
them,
Have
ye
here
anything
to
eat?
And
they
gave
him
a
piece
of
a
broiled
fish.
And
he
took
it,
and
did
eat
before
them.
And
he
said
unto
them,
These
are
my
words
which
I
spake
unto
you,
while
I
was
yet
with
you,
how
that
all
things
must
needs
be
fulfilled,
which
are
written
in
the
law
of
Moses,
and
the
prophets,
and
the
psalms,
concerning
me.
Then
opened
he
their
mind,
that
they
might
understand
the
scriptures;
and
he
said
unto
them,
Thus
it
is
written,
that
the
Christ
should
suffer,
and
rise
again
from
the
dead
the
third
day;
and
that
repentance
and
remission
of
sins
should
be
preached
in
his
name
unto
all
the
nations,
beginning
from
Jerusalem.
Ye
are
witnesses
of
these
things.
And
behold,
I
send
forth
the
promise
of
my
Father
upon
you:
but
tarry
ye
in
the
city,
until
ye
be
clothed
with
power
from
on
high.
And
he
led
them
out
until
they
were
over
against Bethany:
and
he
lifted
up
his
hands,
and
blessed
them.
And
it
came
to
pass,
while
he
blessed
them,
he
parted
from
them,
and
was
carried
up
into
heaven.
And
they
worshipped
him,
and
returned
to
Jerusalem
with
great
joy:
and
were
continually
in
the
temple,
blessing
God.
John
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO S. JOHN.
JOHN
Jhn
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
S. JOHN.
In
the
beginning
was
the
Word,
and
the
Word
was
with
God,
and
the
Word
was
God.
The
same
was
in
the
beginning
with
God.
All
things
were
made
by
him;
and
without
him
was
not
anything
made
that
hath
been
made.
In
him
was
life;
and
the
life
was
the
light
of
men.
And
the
light
shineth
in
the
darkness;
and
the
darkness
apprehended
it
not.
There
came
a
man,
sent
from
God,
whose
name
was
John.
The
same
came
for
witness,
that
he
might
bear
witness
of
the
light,
that
all
might
believe
through
him.
He
was
not
the
light,
but
came
that
he
might
bear
witness
of
the
light.
There
was
the
true
light,
even
the
light
which
lighteth
every
man,
coming
into
the
world.
He
was
in
the
world,
and
the
world
was
made
by
him,
and
the
world
knew
him
not.
He
came
unto
his
own,
and
they
that
were
his
own
received
him
not.
But
as
many
as
received
him,
to
them
gave
he
the
right
to
become
children
of
God,
even
to
them
that
believe
on
his
name:
which
were
born,
not
of
blood,
nor
of
the
will
of
the
flesh,
nor
of
the
will
of
man,
but
of
God.
And
the
Word
became
flesh,
and
dwelt
among
us (and
we
beheld
his
glory,
glory
as
of
the
only
begotten
from
the
Father),
full
of
grace
and
truth.
John
beareth
witness
of
him,
and
crieth,
saying,
This
was
he
of
whom
I
said,
He
that
cometh
after
me
is
become
before
me:
for
he
was
before
me.
For
of
his
fulness
we
all
received,
and
grace
for
grace.
For
the
law
was
given
by
Moses;
grace
and
truth
came
by
Jesus
Christ.
No
man
hath
seen
God
at
any
time;
the
only
begotten
Son,
which
is
in
the
bosom
of
the
Father,
he
hath
declared
him.
And
this
is
the
witness
of
John,
when
the
Jews
sent
unto
him
from
Jerusalem
priests
and
Levites
to
ask
him,
Who
art
thou?
And
he
confessed,
and
denied
not;
and
he
confessed,
I
am
not
the
Christ.
And
they
asked
him,
What
then?
Art
thou
Elijah?
And
he
saith,
I
am
not.
Art
thou
the
prophet?
And
he
answered,
No.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
Who
art
thou?
that
we
may
give
an
answer
to
them
that
sent
us.
What
sayest
thou
of
thyself?
He
said,
I
am
the
voice
of
one
crying
in
the
wilderness,
Make
straight
the
way
of
the
Lord,
as
said
Isaiah
the
prophet.
And
they
had
been
sent
from
the
Pharisees.
And
they
asked
him,
and
said
unto
him,
Why
then
baptizest
thou,
if
thou
art
not
the
Christ,
neither
Elijah,
neither
the
prophet?
John
answered
them,
saying,
I baptize
with
water:
in
the
midst
of
you
standeth
one
whom
ye
know
not,
even
he
that
cometh
after
me,
the
latchet
of
whose
shoe
I
am
not
worthy
to
unloose.
These
things
were
done
in Bethany
beyond
Jordan,
where
John
was baptizing.
On
the
morrow
he
seeth
Jesus
coming
unto
him,
and
saith,
Behold,
the
Lamb
of
God,
which
taketh
away
the
sin
of
the
world!
This
is
he
of
whom
I
said,
After
me
cometh
a
man
which
is
become
before
me:
for
he
was
before
me.
And
I
knew
him
not;
but
that
he
should
be
made
manifest
to
Israel,
for
this
cause
came
I baptizing
with
water.
And
John
bare
witness,
saying,
I
have
beheld
the
Spirit
descending
as
a
dove
out
of
heaven;
and
it
abode
upon
him.
And
I
knew
him
not:
but
he
that
sent
me
to baptize
with
water,
he
said
unto
me,
Upon
whomsoever
thou
shalt
see
the
Spirit
descending,
and
abiding
upon
him,
the
same
is
he
that baptizeth
with
the
Holy
Spirit.
And
I
have
seen,
and
have
borne
witness
that
this
is
the
Son
of
God.
Again
on
the
morrow
John
was
standing,
and
two
of
his
disciples;
and
he
looked
upon
Jesus
as
he
walked,
and
saith,
Behold,
the
Lamb
of
God!
And
the
two
disciples
heard
him
speak,
and
they
followed
Jesus.
And
Jesus
turned,
and
beheld
them
following,
and
saith
unto
them,
What
seek
ye?
And
they
said
unto
him,
Rabbi (which
is
to
say,
being
interpreted,
Master),
where abidest
thou?
He
saith
unto
them,
Come,
and
ye
shall
see.
They
came
therefore
and
saw
where
he
abode;
and
they
abode
with
him
that
day:
it
was
about
the
tenth
hour.
One
of
the
two
that
heard
John
speak,
and
followed
him,
was Andrew,
Simon
Peter’s
brother.
He
findeth
first
his
own
brother
Simon,
and
saith
unto
him,
We
have
found
the
Messiah (which
is,
being
interpreted,
Christ).
He
brought
him
unto
Jesus.
Jesus
looked
upon
him,
and
said,
Thou
art
Simon
the
son
of
John:
thou
shalt
be
called
Cephas (which
is
by
interpretation,
Peter).
On
the
morrow
he
was
minded
to
go
forth
into
Galilee,
and
he
findeth
Philip:
and
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Follow
me.
Now
Philip
was
from Bethsaida,
of
the
city
of Andrew
and
Peter.
Philip
findeth
Nathanael,
and
saith
unto
him,
We
have
found
him,
of
whom
Moses
in
the
law,
and
the
prophets,
did
write,
Jesus
of
Nazareth,
the
son
of
Joseph.
And
Nathanael
said
unto
him,
Can
any
good
thing
come
out
of
Nazareth?
Philip
saith
unto
him,
Come
and
see.
Jesus
saw
Nathanael
coming
to
him,
and
saith
of
him,
Behold,
an
Israelite
indeed,
in
whom
is
no
guile!
Nathanael
saith
unto
him,
Whence
knowest
thou
me?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Before
Philip
called
thee,
when
thou wast
under
the
fig
tree,
I
saw
thee.
Nathanael
answered
him,
Rabbi,
thou
art
the
Son
of
God;
thou
art
King
of
Israel.
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Because
I
said
unto
thee,
I
saw
thee
underneath
the
fig
tree,
believest
thou?
thou
shalt
see
greater
things
than
these.
And
he
saith
unto
him,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
Ye
shall
see
the
heaven
opened,
and
the
angels
of
God
ascending
and
descending
upon
the
Son
of
man.
And
the
third
day
there
was
a
marriage
in
Cana
of
Galilee;
and
the
mother
of
Jesus
was
there:
and
Jesus
also
was
bidden,
and
his
disciples,
to
the
marriage.
And
when
the
wine
failed,
the
mother
of
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
They
have
no
wine.
And
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Woman,
what
have
I
to
do
with
thee?
mine
hour
is
not
yet
come.
His
mother
saith
unto
the
servants,
Whatsoever
he
saith
unto
you,
do
it.
Now
there
were
six
waterpots
of
stone
set
there
after
the
Jews’
manner
of
purifying,
containing
two
or
three
firkins
apiece.
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Fill
the
waterpots
with
water.
And
they
filled
them
up
to
the
brim.
And
he
saith
unto
them,
Draw
out
now,
and
bear
unto
the
ruler
of
the
feast.
And
they
bare
it.
And
when
the
ruler
of
the
feast
tasted
the
water
now
become
wine,
and
knew
not
whence
it
was (but
the
servants
which
had
drawn
the
water
knew),
the
ruler
of
the
feast
calleth
the
bridegroom,
and
saith
unto
him,
Every
man
setteth
on
first
the
good
wine;
and
when
men
have
drunk
freely,
then
that
which
is
worse:
thou
hast
kept
the
good
wine
until
now.
This
beginning
of
his
signs
did
Jesus
in
Cana
of
Galilee,
and
manifested
his
glory;
and
his
disciples
believed
on
him.
After
this
he
went
down
to
Capernaum,
he,
and
his
mother,
and
his
brethren,
and
his
disciples:
and
there
they
abode
not
many
days.
And
the
passover
of
the
Jews
was
at
hand,
and
Jesus
went
up
to
Jerusalem.
And
he
found
in
the
temple
those
that
sold
oxen
and
sheep
and
doves,
and
the
changers
of
money
sitting:
and
he
made
a
scourge
of
cords,
and
cast
all
out
of
the
temple,
both
the
sheep
and
the
oxen;
and
he
poured
out
the
changers’
money,
and
overthrew
their
tables;
and
to
them
that
sold
the
doves
he
said,
Take
these
things
hence;
make
not
my
Father’s
house
a
house
of
merchandise.
His
disciples
remembered
that
it
was
written,
The
zeal
of
thine
house
shall
eat
me
up.
The
Jews
therefore
answered
and
said
unto
him,
What
sign
shewest
thou
unto
us,
seeing
that
thou
doest
these
things?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Destroy
this
temple,
and
in
three
days
I
will
raise
it
up.
The
Jews
therefore
said,
Forty
and
six
years
was
this
temple
in
building,
and
wilt
thou
raise
it
up
in
three
days?
But
he
spake
of
the
temple
of
his
body.
When
therefore
he
was
raised
from
the
dead,
his
disciples
remembered
that
he
spake
this;
and
they
believed
the
scripture,
and
the
word
which
Jesus
had
said.
Now
when
he
was
in
Jerusalem
at
the
passover,
during
the
feast,
many
believed
on
his
name,
beholding
his
signs
which
he
did.
But
Jesus
did
not
trust
himself
unto
them,
for
that
he
knew
all
men,
and
because
he
needed
not
that
any
one
should
bear
witness
concerning
man;
for
he
himself
knew
what
was
in
man.
Now
there
was
a
man
of
the
Pharisees,
named
Nicodemus,
a
ruler
of
the
Jews:
The
same
came
unto
him
by
night,
and
said
to
him,
Rabbi,
we
know
that
thou
art
a
teacher
come
from
God:
for
no
man
can
do
these
signs
that
thou
doest,
except
God
be
with
him.
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
thee,
Except
a
man
be
born
anew,
he
cannot
see
the
kingdom
of
God.
Nicodemus
saith
unto
him,
How
can
a
man
be
born
when
he
is
old?
can
he
enter
a
second
time
into
his
mother’s
womb,
and
be
born?
Jesus
answered,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
thee,
Except
a
man
be
born
of
water
and
the
Spirit,
he
cannot
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God.
That
which
is
born
of
the
flesh
is
flesh;
and
that
which
is
born
of
the
Spirit
is
spirit.
Marvel
not
that
I
said
unto
thee,
Ye
must
be
born
anew.
The
wind
bloweth
where
it listeth,
and
thou
hearest
the
voice
thereof,
but
knowest
not
whence
it
cometh,
and
whither
it
goeth:
so
is
every
one
that
is
born
of
the
Spirit.
Nicodemus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
How
can
these
things
be?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
the
teacher
of
Israel,
and
understandest
not
these
things?
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
thee,
We
speak
that
we
do
know,
and
bear
witness
of
that
we
have
seen;
and
ye
receive
not
our
witness.
If
I
told
you
earthly
things,
and
ye
believe
not,
how
shall
ye
believe,
if
I
tell
you
heavenly
things?
And
no
man
hath
ascended
into
heaven,
but
he
that
descended
out
of
heaven,
even
the
Son
of
man,
which
is
in
heaven.
And
as
Moses
lifted
up
the
serpent
in
the
wilderness,
even
so
must
the
Son
of
man
be
lifted
up:
that
whosoever
believeth
may
in
him
have
eternal
life.
For
God
so
loved
the
world,
that
he
gave
his
only
begotten
Son,
that
whosoever
believeth
on
him
should
not
perish,
but
have
eternal
life.
For
God
sent
not
the
Son
into
the
world
to
judge
the
world;
but
that
the
world
should
be
saved
through
him.
He
that
believeth
on
him
is
not
judged:
he
that
believeth
not
hath
been
judged
already,
because
he
hath
not
believed
on
the
name
of
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God.
And
this
is
the
judgment,
that
the
light
is
come
into
the
world,
and
men
loved
the
darkness
rather
than
the
light;
for
their
works
were
evil.
For
every
one
that
doeth
ill
hateth
the
light,
and
cometh
not
to
the
light,
lest
his
works
should
be
reproved.
But
he
that
doeth
the
truth
cometh
to
the
light,
that
his
works
may
be
made
manifest,
that
they
have
been
wrought
in
God.
After
these
things
came
Jesus
and
his
disciples
into
the
land
of Judaea;
and
there
he
tarried
with
them,
and baptized.
And
John
also
was baptizing
in AEnon
near
to
Salim,
because
there
was
much
water
there:
and
they
came,
and
were baptized.
For
John
was
not
yet
cast
into
prison.
There
arose
therefore
a questioning
on
the
part
of
John’s
disciples
with
a
Jew
about
purifying.
And
they
came
unto
John,
and
said
to
him,
Rabbi,
he
that
was
with
thee
beyond
Jordan,
to
whom
thou
hast
borne
witness,
behold,
the
same baptizeth,
and
all
men
come
to
him.
John
answered
and
said,
A
man
can
receive
nothing,
except
it
have
been
given
him
from
heaven.
Ye
yourselves
bear
me
witness,
that
I
said,
I
am
not
the
Christ,
but,
that
I
am
sent
before
him.
He
that
hath
the
bride
is
the
bridegroom:
but
the
friend
of
the
bridegroom,
which
standeth
and
heareth
him,
rejoiceth
greatly
because
of
the
bridegroom’s
voice:
this
my
joy
therefore
is
fulfilled.
He
must
increase,
but
I
must
decrease.
He
that
cometh
from
above
is
above
all:
he
that
is
of
the
earth
is
of
the
earth,
and
of
the
earth
he
speaketh:
he
that
cometh
from
heaven
is
above
all.
What
he
hath
seen
and
heard,
of
that
he
beareth
witness;
and
no
man
receiveth
his
witness.
He
that
hath
received
his
witness
hath
set
his
seal
to
this,
that
God
is
true.
For
he
whom
God
hath
sent
speaketh
the
words
of
God:
for
he
giveth
not
the
Spirit
by
measure.
The
Father
loveth
the
Son,
and
hath
given
all
things
into
his
hand.
He
that
believeth
on
the
Son
hath
eternal
life;
but
he
that
obeyeth
not
the
Son
shall
not
see
life,
but
the
wrath
of
God
abideth
on
him.
When
therefore
the
Lord
knew
how
that
the
Pharisees
had
heard
that
Jesus
was
making
and baptizing
more
disciples
than
John
(although
Jesus
himself baptized
not,
but
his
disciples),
he
left
Judaea,
and
departed
again
into
Galilee.
And
he
must
needs
pass
through
Samaria.
So
he
cometh
to
a
city
of
Samaria,
called
Sychar,
near
to
the
parcel
of
ground
that
Jacob
gave
to
his
son
Joseph:
and
Jacob’s
well
was
there.
Jesus
therefore,
being
wearied
with
his
journey,
sat
thus
by
the
well.
It
was
about
the
sixth
hour.
There
cometh
a
woman
of
Samaria
to
draw
water:
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Give
me
to
drink.
For
his
disciples
were
gone
away
into
the
city
to
buy
food.
The
Samaritan
woman
therefore
saith
unto
him,
How
is
it
that
thou,
being
a
Jew,
askest
drink
of
me,
which
am
a
Samaritan
woman? (For
Jews
have
no
dealings
with
Samaritans.)
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
her,
If
thou
knewest
the
gift
of
God,
and
who
it
is
that
saith
to
thee,
Give
me
to
drink;
thou
wouldest
have
asked
of
him,
and
he
would
have
given
thee
living
water.
The
woman
saith
unto
him,
Sir,
thou
hast
nothing
to
draw
with,
and
the
well
is
deep:
from
whence
then
hast
thou
that
living
water?
Art
thou
greater
than
our
father
Jacob,
which
gave
us
the
well,
and
drank
thereof
himself,
and
his
sons,
and
his
cattle?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
her,
Every
one
that
drinketh
of
this
water
shall
thirst
again:
but
whosoever
drinketh
of
the
water
that
I
shall
give
him
shall
never
thirst;
but
the
water
that
I
shall
give
him
shall
become
in
him
a
well
of
water
springing
up
unto
eternal
life.
The
woman
saith
unto
him,
Sir,
give
me
this
water,
that
I
thirst
not,
neither
come
all
the
way
hither
to
draw.
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Go,
call
thy
husband,
and
come
hither.
The
woman
answered
and
said
unto
him,
I
have
no
husband.
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Thou
saidst
well,
I
have
no
husband:
for
thou
hast
had
five
husbands;
and
he
whom
thou
now
hast
is
not
thy
husband:
this
hast
thou
said
truly.
The
woman
saith
unto
him,
Sir,
I
perceive
that
thou
art
a
prophet.
Our
fathers
worshipped
in
this
mountain;
and
ye
say,
that
in
Jerusalem
is
the
place
where
men
ought
to
worship.
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Woman,
believe
me,
the
hour
cometh,
when
neither
in
this
mountain,
nor
in
Jerusalem,
shall
ye
worship
the
Father.
Ye
worship
that
which
ye
know
not:
we
worship
that
which
we
know:
for
salvation
is
from
the
Jews.
But
the
hour
cometh,
and
now
is,
when
the
true
worshippers
shall
worship
the
Father
in
spirit
and
truth:
for
such
doth
the
Father
seek
to
be
his
worshippers.
God
is
a
Spirit:
and
they
that
worship
him
must
worship
in
spirit
and
truth.
The
woman
saith
unto
him,
I
know
that
Messiah
cometh (which
is
called
Christ):
when
he
is
come,
he
will
declare
unto
us
all
things.
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
I
that
speak
unto
thee
am
he.
And
upon
this
came
his
disciples;
and
they
marveled
that
he
was
speaking
with
a
woman;
yet
no
man
said,
What
seekest
thou?
or,
Why
speakest
thou
with
her?
So
the
woman
left
her
waterpot,
and
went
away
into
the
city,
and
saith
to
the
men,
Come,
see
a
man,
which
told
me
all
things
that
ever
I
did:
can
this
be
the
Christ?
They
went
out
of
the
city,
and
were
coming
to
him.
In
the
mean
while
the
disciples
prayed
him,
saying,
Rabbi,
eat.
But
he
said
unto
them,
I
have
meat
to
eat
that
ye
know
not.
The
disciples
therefore
said
one
to
another,
Hath
any
man
brought
him
aught
to
eat?
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
My
meat
is
to
do
the
will
of
him
that
sent
me,
and
to
accomplish
his
work.
Say
not
ye,
There
are
yet
four
months,
and
then
cometh
the
harvest?
behold,
I
say
unto
you,
Lift
up
your
eyes,
and
look
on
the
fields,
that
they
are
white
already
unto
harvest.
He
that
reapeth
receiveth
wages,
and
gathereth
fruit
unto
life
eternal;
that
he
that
soweth
and
he
that
reapeth
may
rejoice
together.
For
herein
is
the
saying
true,
One
soweth,
and
another
reapeth.
I
sent
you
to
reap
that
whereon
ye
have
not
laboured:
others
have
laboured,
and
ye
are
entered
into
their
labour.
And
from
that
city
many
of
the
Samaritans
believed
on
him
because
of
the
word
of
the
woman,
who
testified,
He
told
me
all
things
that
ever
I
did.
So
when
the
Samaritans
came
unto
him,
they
besought
him
to
abide
with
them:
and
he
abode
there
two
days.
And
many
more
believed
because
of
his
word;
and
they
said
to
the
woman,
Now
we
believe,
not
because
of
thy
speaking:
for
we
have
heard
for
ourselves,
and
know
that
this
is
indeed
the
Saviour
of
the
world.
And
after
the
two
days
he
went
forth
from
thence
into
Galilee.
For
Jesus
himself
testified,
that
a
prophet
hath
no
honour
in
his
own
country.
So
when
he
came
into
Galilee,
the Galilaeans
received
him,
having
seen
all
the
things
that
he
did
in
Jerusalem
at
the
feast:
for
they
also
went
unto
the
feast.
He
came
therefore
again
unto
Cana
of
Galilee,
where
he
made
the
water
wine.
And
there
was
a
certain
nobleman,
whose
son
was
sick
at
Capernaum.
When
he
heard
that
Jesus
was
come
out
of
Judaea
into
Galilee,
he
went
unto
him,
and
besought
him
that
he
would
come
down,
and
heal
his
son;
for
he
was
at
the
point
of
death.
Jesus
therefore
said
unto
him,
Except
ye
see
signs
and
wonders,
ye
will
in
no
wise
believe.
The
nobleman
saith
unto
him,
Sir,
come
down
ere
my
child
die.
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Go
thy
way;
thy
son
liveth.
The
man
believed
the
word
that
Jesus
spake
unto
him,
and
he
went
his
way.
And
as
he
was
now
going
down,
his
servants
met
him,
saying,
that
his
son
lived.
So
he
inquired
of
them
the
hour
when
he
began
to
amend.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
Yesterday
at
the
seventh
hour
the
fever
left
him.
So
the
father
knew
that
it
was
at
that
hour
in
which
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Thy
son
liveth:
and
himself
believed,
and
his
whole
house.
This
is
again
the
second
sign
that
Jesus
did,
having
come
out
of
Judaea
into
Galilee.
After
these
things
there
was
a
feast
of
the
Jews;
and
Jesus
went
up
to
Jerusalem.
Now
there
is
in
Jerusalem
by
the
sheep
gate
a
pool,
which
is
called
in
Hebrew Bethesda,
having
five
porches.
In
these
lay
a
multitude
of
them
that
were
sick,
blind,
halt,
withered.
5:4
Many ancient authorities insert, wholly or in part,
waiting for the moving of the water: 4 for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and troubled the water: whosover then first after the troubling of the water was made whole, with whatsoever disease he was holden.
And
a
certain
man
was
there,
which
had
been
thirty
and
eight
years
in
his
infirmity.
When
Jesus
saw
him
lying,
and
knew
that
he
had
been
now
a
long
time
in
that
case,
he
saith
unto
him,
Wouldest
thou
be
made
whole?
The
sick
man
answered
him,
Sir,
I
have
no
man,
when
the
water
is
troubled,
to
put
me
into
the
pool:
but
while
I
am
coming,
another steppeth
down
before
me.
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Arise,
take
up
thy
bed,
and
walk.
And
straightway
the
man
was
made
whole,
and
took
up
his
bed
and
walked.
Now
it
was
the
sabbath
on
that
day.
So
the
Jews
said
unto
him
that
was
cured,
It
is
the
sabbath,
and
it
is
not
lawful
for
thee
to
take
up
thy
bed.
But
he
answered
them,
He
that
made
me
whole,
the
same
said
unto
me,
Take
up
thy
bed,
and
walk.
They
asked
him,
Who
is
the
man
that
said
unto
thee,
Take
up
thy
bed,
and
walk?
But
he
that
was
healed
wist
not
who
it
was:
for
Jesus
had
conveyed
himself
away,
a
multitude
being
in
the
place.
Afterward
Jesus
findeth
him
in
the
temple,
and
said
unto
him,
Behold,
thou
art
made
whole:
sin
no
more,
lest
a
worse
thing
befall
thee.
The
man
went
away,
and
told
the
Jews
that
it
was
Jesus
which
had
made
him
whole.
And
for
this
cause
did
the
Jews
persecute
Jesus,
because
he
did
these
things
on
the
sabbath.
But Jesus
answered
them,
My
Father
worketh
even
until
now,
and
I
work.
For
this
cause
therefore
the
Jews
sought
the
more
to
kill
him,
because
he
not
only
brake
the
sabbath,
but
also
called
God
his
own
Father,
making
himself
equal
with
God.
Jesus
therefore
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
The
Son
can
do
nothing
of
himself,
but
what
he
seeth
the
Father
doing:
for
what
things
soever
he
doeth,
these
the
Son
also
doeth
in
like
manner.
For
the
Father
loveth
the
Son,
and
sheweth
him
all
things
that
himself
doeth:
and
greater
works
than
these
will
he
shew
him,
that
ye
may
marvel.
For
as
the
Father
raiseth
the
dead
and
quickeneth
them,
even
so
the
Son
also
quickeneth
whom
he
will.
For
neither
doth
the
Father
judge
any
man,
but
he
hath
given
all
judgment
unto
the
Son;
that
all
may
honour
the
Son,
even
as
they
honour
the
Father.
He
that
honoureth
not
the
Son
honoureth
not
the
Father
which
sent
him.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
He
that
heareth
my
word,
and
believeth
him
that
sent
me,
hath
eternal
life,
and
cometh
not
into
judgment,
but
hath
passed
out
of
death
into
life.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
The
hour
cometh,
and
now
is,
when
the
dead
shall
hear
the
voice
of
the
Son
of
God;
and
they
that
hear
shall
live.
For
as
the
Father
hath
life
in
himself,
even
so
gave
he
to
the
Son
also
to
have
life
in
himself:
and
he
gave
him
authority
to
execute
judgment,
because
he
is
the
Son
of
man.
Marvel
not
at
this:
for
the
hour
cometh,
in
which
all
that
are
in
the
tombs
shall
hear
his
voice,
And
shall
come
forth;
they
that
have
done
good,
unto
the resurrection
of
life;
and
they
that
have
done
ill,
unto
the resurrection
of
judgment.
I
can
of
myself
do
nothing:
as
I
hear,
I
judge:
and
my
judgment
is
righteous;
because
I
seek
not
mine
own
will,
but
the
will
of
him
that
sent
me.
If
I
bear
witness
of
myself,
my
witness
is
not
true.
It
is
another
that
beareth
witness
of
me;
and
I
know
that
the
witness
which
he witnesseth
of
me
is
true.
Ye
have
sent
unto
John,
and
he
hath
borne
witness
unto
the
truth.
But
the
witness
which
I
receive
is
not
from
man:
howbeit
I
say
these
things,
that
ye
may
be
saved.
He
was
the
lamp
that
burneth
and
shineth:
and
ye
were
willing
to
rejoice
for
a
season
in
his
light.
But
the
witness
which
I
have
is
greater
than
that
of
John:
for
the
works
which
the
Father
hath
given
me
to
accomplish,
the
very
works
that
I
do,
bear
witness
of
me,
that
the
Father
hath
sent
me.
And
the
Father
which
sent
me,
he
hath
borne
witness
of
me.
Ye
have
neither
heard
his
voice
at
any
time,
nor
seen
his
form.
And
ye
have
not
his
word
abiding
in
you:
for
whom
he
sent,
him
ye
believe
not.
Ye
search
the
scriptures,
because
ye
think
that
in
them
ye
have
eternal
life;
and
these
are
they
which
bear
witness
of
me;
and
ye
will
not
come
to
me,
that
ye
may
have
life.
I
receive
not
glory
from
men.
But
I
know
you,
that
ye
have
not
the
love
of
God
in
yourselves.
I
am
come
in
my
Father’s
name,
and
ye
receive
me
not:
if
another
shall
come
in
his
own
name,
him
ye
will
receive.
How
can
ye
believe,
which
receive
glory
one
of
another,
and
the
glory
that
cometh
from
the
only
God
ye
seek
not?
Think
not
that
I
will
accuse
you
to
the
Father:
there
is
one
that accuseth
you,
even
Moses,
on
whom
ye
have
set
your
hope.
For
if
ye
believed
Moses,
ye
would
believe
me;
for
he
wrote
of
me.
But
if
ye
believe
not
his
writings,
how
shall
ye
believe
my
words?
After
these
things
Jesus
went
away
to
the
other
side
of
the
sea
of
Galilee,
which
is
the
sea
of
Tiberias.
And
a
great
multitude
followed
him,
because
they
beheld
the
signs
which
he
did
on
them
that
were
sick.
And
Jesus
went
up
into
the
mountain,
and
there
he
sat
with
his
disciples.
Now
the
passover,
the
feast
of
the
Jews,
was
at
hand.
Jesus
therefore
lifting
up
his
eyes,
and
seeing
that
a
great
multitude
cometh
unto
him,
saith
unto
Philip,
Whence
are
we
to
buy
bread,
that
these
may
eat?
And
this
he
said
to
prove
him:
for
he
himself
knew
what
he
would
do.
Philip
answered
him,
Two
hundred
pennyworth
of
bread
is
not
sufficient
for
them,
that
every
one
may
take
a
little.
One
of
his
disciples, Andrew,
Simon
Peter’s
brother,
saith
unto
him,
There
is
a
lad
here,
which
hath
five
barley
loaves,
and
two
fishes:
but
what
are
these
among
so
many?
Jesus
said,
Make
the
people
sit
down.
Now
there
was
much
grass
in
the
place.
So
the
men
sat
down,
in
number
about
five
thousand.
Jesus
therefore
took
the
loaves;
and
having
given
thanks,
he
distributed
to
them
that
were
set
down;
likewise
also
of
the
fishes
as
much
as
they
would.
And
when
they
were
filled,
he
saith
unto
his
disciples,
Gather
up
the
broken
pieces
which
remain
over,
that
nothing
be
lost.
So
they
gathered
them
up,
and
filled
twelve
baskets
with
broken
pieces
from
the
five
barley
loaves,
which
remained
over
unto
them
that
had
eaten.
When
therefore
the
people
saw
the
sign
which
he
did,
they
said,
This
is
of
a
truth
the
prophet
that
cometh
into
the
world.
Jesus
therefore
perceiving
that
they
were
about
to
come
and
take
him
by
force,
to
make
him
king,
withdrew
again
into
the
mountain
himself
alone.
And
when
evening
came,
his
disciples
went
down
unto
the
sea;
and
they
entered
into
a
boat,
and
were
going
over
the
sea
unto
Capernaum.
And
it
was
now
dark,
and
Jesus
had
not
yet
come
to
them.
And
the
sea
was
rising
by
reason
of
a
great
wind
that
blew.
When
therefore
they
had
rowed
about
five
and
twenty
or
thirty
furlongs,
they
behold
Jesus
walking
on
the
sea,
and
drawing
nigh
unto
the
boat:
and
they
were
afraid.
But
he
saith
unto
them,
It
is
I;
be
not
afraid.
They
were
willing
therefore
to
receive
him
into
the
boat:
and
straightway
the
boat
was
at
the
land
whither
they
were
going.
On
the
morrow
the
multitude
which
stood
on
the
other
side
of
the
sea
saw
that
there
was
none
other
boat
there,
save
one,
and
that
Jesus
entered
not
with
his
disciples
into
the
boat,
but
that
his
disciples
went
away
alone
(howbeit
there
came
boats
from
Tiberias
nigh
unto
the
place
where
they
ate
the
bread
after
the
Lord
had
given
thanks):
when
the
multitude
therefore
saw
that
Jesus
was
not
there,
neither
his
disciples,
they
themselves
got
into
the
boats,
and
came
to
Capernaum,
seeking
Jesus.
And
when
they
found
him
on
the
other
side
of
the
sea,
they
said
unto
him,
Rabbi,
when
camest
thou
hither?
Jesus
answered
them
and
said,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
Ye
seek
me,
not
because
ye
saw
signs,
but
because
ye
ate
of
the
loaves,
and
were
filled.
Work
not
for
the
meat
which
perisheth,
but
for
the
meat
which
abideth
unto
eternal
life,
which
the
Son
of
man
shall
give
unto
you:
for
him
the
Father,
even
God,
hath
sealed.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
What
must
we
do,
that
we
may
work
the
works
of
God?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
This
is
the
work
of
God,
that
ye
believe
on
him
whom
he
hath
sent.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
What
then
doest
thou
for
a
sign,
that
we
may
see,
and
believe
thee?
what workest
thou?
Our
fathers
ate
the
manna
in
the
wilderness;
as
it
is
written,
He
gave
them
bread
out
of
heaven
to
eat.
Jesus
therefore
said
unto
them,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
It
was
not
Moses
that
gave
you
the
bread
out
of
heaven;
but
my
Father
giveth
you
the
true
bread
out
of
heaven.
For
the
bread
of
God
is
that
which
cometh
down
out
of
heaven,
and
giveth
life
unto
the
world.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
Lord,
evermore
give
us
this
bread.
Jesus
said
unto
them,
I
am
the
bread
of
life:
he
that
cometh
to
me
shall
not
hunger,
and
he
that
believeth
on
me
shall
never
thirst.
But
I
said
unto
you,
that
ye
have
seen
me,
and
yet
believe
not.
All
that
which
the
Father
giveth
me
shall
come
unto
me;
and
him
that
cometh
to
me
I
will
in
no
wise
cast
out.
For
I
am
come
down
from
heaven,
not
to
do
mine
own
will,
but
the
will
of
him
that
sent
me.
And
this
is
the
will
of
him
that
sent
me,
that
of
all
that
which
he
hath
given
me
I
should
lose
nothing,
but
should
raise
it
up
at
the
last
day.
For
this
is
the
will
of
my
Father,
that
every
one
that
beholdeth
the
Son,
and
believeth
on
him,
should
have
eternal
life;
and
I
will
raise
him
up
at
the
last
day.
The
Jews
therefore
murmured
concerning
him,
because
he
said,
I
am
the
bread
which
came
down
out
of
heaven.
And
they
said,
Is
not
this
Jesus,
the
son
of
Joseph,
whose
father
and
mother
we
know?
how
doth
he
now
say,
I
am
come
down
out
of
heaven?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Murmur
not
among
yourselves.
No
man
can
come
to
me,
except
the
Father
which
sent
me
draw
him:
and
I
will
raise
him
up
in
the
last
day.
It
is
written
in
the
prophets,
And
they
shall
all
be
taught
of
God.
Every
one
that
hath
heard
from
the
Father,
and
hath
learned,
cometh
unto
me.
Not
that
any
man
hath
seen
the
Father,
save
he
which
is
from
God,
he
hath
seen
the
Father.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
He
that
believeth
hath
eternal
life.
I
am
the
bread
of
life.
Your
fathers
did
eat
the
manna
in
the
wilderness,
and
they
died.
This
is
the
bread
which
cometh
down
out
of
heaven,
that
a
man
may
eat
thereof,
and
not
die.
I
am
the
living
bread
which
came
down
out
of
heaven:
if
any
man
eat
of
this
bread,
he
shall
live
for
ever:
yea
and
the
bread
which
I
will
give
is
my
flesh,
for
the
life
of
the
world.
The
Jews
therefore
strove
one
with
another,
saying,
How
can
this
man
give
us
his
flesh
to
eat?
Jesus
therefore
said
unto
them,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
Except
ye
eat
the
flesh
of
the
Son
of
man
and
drink
his
blood,
ye
have
not
life
in
yourselves.
He
that
eateth
my
flesh
and
drinketh
my
blood
hath
eternal
life;
and
I
will
raise
him
up
at
the
last
day.
For
my
flesh
is
meat
indeed,
and
my
blood
is
drink
indeed.
He
that
eateth
my
flesh
and
drinketh
my
blood
abideth
in
me,
and
I
in
him.
As
the
living
Father
sent
me,
and
I
live
because
of
the
Father;
so
he
that
eateth
me,
he
also
shall
live
because
of
me.
This
is
the
bread
which
came
down
out
of
heaven:
not
as
the
fathers
did
eat,
and
died:
he
that
eateth
this
bread
shall
live
for
ever.
These
things
said
he
in
the
synagogue,
as
he
taught
in
Capernaum.
Many
therefore
of
his
disciples,
when
they
heard
this,
said,
This
is
a
hard
saying;
who
can
hear
it?
But
Jesus
knowing
in
himself
that
his
disciples
murmured
at
this,
said
unto
them,
Doth
this
cause
you
to
stumble?
What
then
if
ye
should
behold
the
Son
of
man
ascending
where
he
was
before?
It
is
the
spirit
that
quickeneth;
the
flesh
profiteth
nothing:
the
words
that
I
have
spoken
unto
you
are
spirit,
and
are
life.
But
there
are
some
of
you
that
believe
not.
For
Jesus
knew
from
the
beginning
who
they
were
that
believed
not,
and
who
it
was
that
should
betray
him.
And
he
said,
For
this
cause
have
I
said
unto
you,
that
no
man
can
come
unto
me,
except
it
be
given
unto
him
of
the
Father.
Upon
this
many
of
his
disciples
went
back,
and
walked
no
more
with
him.
Jesus
said
therefore
unto
the
twelve,
Would
ye
also
go
away?
Simon
Peter
answered
him,
Lord,
to
whom
shall
we
go?
thou
hast
the
words
of
eternal
life.
And
we
have
believed
and
know
that
thou
art
the
Holy
One
of
God.
Jesus
answered
them,
Did
not
I
choose
you
the
twelve,
and
one
of
you
is
a
devil?
Now
he
spake
of
Judas
the
son
of
Simon
Iscariot,
for
he
it
was
that
should
betray
him,
being
one
of
the
twelve.
And
after
these
things
Jesus
walked
in
Galilee:
for
he
would
not
walk
in
Judaea,
because
the
Jews
sought
to
kill
him.
Now
the
feast
of
the
Jews,
the
feast
of
tabernacles,
was
at
hand.
His
brethren
therefore
said
unto
him,
Depart
hence,
and
go
into
Judaea,
that
thy
disciples
also
may
behold
thy
works
which
thou
doest.
For
no
man
doeth
anything
in
secret,
and
himself
seeketh
to
be
known
openly.
If
thou
doest
these
things,
manifest
thyself
to
the
world.
For
even
his
brethren
did
not
believe
on
him.
Jesus
therefore
saith
unto
them,
My
time
is
not
yet
come;
but
your
time
is
alway
ready.
The
world
cannot
hate
you;
but
me
it
hateth,
because
I
testify
of
it,
that
its
works
are
evil.
Go
ye
up
unto
the
feast:
I
go
not
up
yet
unto
this
feast;
because
my
time
is
not
yet
fulfilled.
And
having
said
these
things
unto
them,
he
abode
still
in
Galilee.
But
when
his
brethren
were
gone
up
unto
the
feast,
then
went
he
also
up,
not
publicly,
but
as
it
were
in
secret.
The
Jews
therefore
sought
him
at
the
feast,
and
said,
Where
is
he?
And
there
was
much
murmuring
among
the
multitudes
concerning
him:
some
said,
He
is
a
good
man;
others
said,
Not
so,
but
he
leadeth
the
multitude
astray.
Howbeit
no
man
spake
openly
of
him
for
fear
of
the
Jews.
But
when
it
was
now
the
midst
of
the
feast
Jesus
went
up
into
the
temple,
and
taught.
The
Jews
therefore
marveled,
saying,
How
knoweth
this
man
letters,
having
never
learned?
Jesus
therefore
answered
them,
and
said,
My
teaching
is
not
mine,
but
his
that
sent
me.
If
any
man
willeth
to
do
his
will,
he
shall
know
of
the
teaching,
whether
it
be
of
God,
or
whether
I
speak
from
myself.
He
that
speaketh
from
himself
seeketh
his
own
glory:
but
he
that
seeketh
the
glory
of
him
that
sent
him,
the
same
is
true,
and
no
unrighteousness
is
in
him.
Did
not
Moses
give
you
the
law,
and
yet
none
of
you
doeth
the
law?
Why
seek
ye
to
kill
me?
The
multitude
answered,
Thou
hast
a
devil:
who
seeketh
to
kill
thee?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
I
did
one
work,
and
ye
all
marvel.
For
this
cause
hath
Moses
given
you
circumcision (not
that
it
is
of
Moses,
but
of
the
fathers);
and
on
the
sabbath
ye
circumcise
a
man.
If
a
man
receiveth
circumcision
on
the
sabbath,
that
the
law
of
Moses
may
not
be
broken;
are
ye
wroth
with
me,
because
I
made
a
man
every
whit
whole
on
the
sabbath?
Judge
not
according
to
appearance,
but
judge
righteous
judgment.
Some
therefore
of
them
of
Jerusalem
said,
Is
not
this
he
whom
they
seek
to
kill?
And
lo,
he
speaketh
openly,
and
they
say
nothing
unto
him.
Can
it
be
that
the
rulers
indeed
know
that
this
is
the
Christ?
Howbeit
we
know
this
man
whence
he
is:
but
when
the
Christ
cometh,
no
one
knoweth
whence
he
is.
Jesus
therefore
cried
in
the
temple,
teaching
and
saying,
Ye
both
know
me,
and
know
whence
I
am;
and
I
am
not
come
of
myself,
but
he
that
sent
me
is
true,
whom
ye
know
not.
I
know
him;
because
I
am
from
him,
and
he
sent
me.
They
sought
therefore
to
take
him:
and
no
man
laid
his
hand
on
him,
because
his
hour
was
not
yet
come.
But
of
the
multitude
many
believed
on
him;
and
they
said,
When
the
Christ
shall
come,
will
he
do
more
signs
than
those
which
this
man
hath
done?
The
Pharisees
heard
the
multitude
murmuring
these
things
concerning
him;
and
the
chief
priests
and
the
Pharisees
sent
officers
to
take
him.
Jesus
therefore
said,
Yet
a
little
while
am
I
with
you,
and
I
go
unto
him
that
sent
me.
Ye
shall
seek
me,
and
shall
not
find
me:
and
where
I
am,
ye
cannot
come.
The
Jews
therefore
said
among
themselves,
Whither
will
this
man
go
that
we
shall
not
find
him?
will
he
go
unto
the
Dispersion
among
the
Greeks,
and
teach
the
Greeks?
What
is
this
word
that
he
said,
Ye
shall
seek
me,
and
shall
not
find
me:
and
where
I
am,
ye
cannot
come?
Now
on
the
last
day,
the
great
day
of
the
feast,
Jesus
stood
and
cried,
saying,
If
any
man
thirst,
let
him
come
unto
me,
and
drink.
He
that
believeth
on
me,
as
the
scripture
hath
said,
out
of
his
belly
shall
flow
rivers
of
living
water.
But
this
spake
he
of
the
Spirit,
which
they
that
believed
on
him
were
to
receive:
for
the
Spirit
was
not
yet
given;
because
Jesus
was
not
yet
glorified.
Some
of
the
multitude
therefore,
when
they
heard
these
words,
said,
This
is
of
a
truth
the
prophet.
Others
said,
This
is
the
Christ.
But
some
said,
What,
doth
the
Christ
come
out
of
Galilee?
Hath
not
the
scripture
said
that
the
Christ
cometh
of
the
seed
of
David,
and
from
Bethlehem,
the
village
where
David
was?
So
there
arose
a
division
in
the
multitude
because
of
him.
And
some
of
them
would
have
taken
him;
but
no
man
laid
hands
on
him.
The
officers
therefore
came
to
the
chief
priests
and
Pharisees;
and
they
said
unto
them,
Why
did
ye
not
bring
him?
The
officers
answered,
Never
man
so
spake.
The
Pharisees
therefore
answered
them,
Are
ye
also
led
astray?
Hath
any
of
the
rulers
believed
on
him,
or
of
the
Pharisees?
But
this
multitude
which
knoweth
not
the
law
are
accursed.
Nicodemus
saith
unto
them (he
that
came
to
him
before,
being
one
of
them),
Doth
our
law
judge
a
man,
except
it
first
hear
from
himself
and
know
what
he
doeth?
They
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
also
of
Galilee?
Search,
and
see
that
out
of
Galilee
ariseth
no
prophet.
[And
they
went
every
man
unto
his
own
house:
but
Jesus
went
unto
the
mount
of
Olives.
And
early
in
the
morning
he
came
again
into
the
temple,
and
all
the
people
came
unto
him;
and
he
sat
down,
and
taught
them.
And
the
scribes
and
the
Pharisees
bring
a
woman
taken
in
adultery;
and
having
set
her
in
the
midst,
they
say
unto
him,
Master,
this
woman
hath
been
taken
in
adultery,
in
the
very
act.
Now
in
the
law
Moses
commanded
us
to
stone
such:
what
then
sayest
thou
of
her?
And
this
they
said,
tempting
him,
that
they
might
have
whereof
to
accuse
him.
But
Jesus
stooped
down,
and
with
his
finger
wrote
on
the
ground.
But
when
they
continued
asking
him,
he
lifted
up
himself,
and
said
unto
them,
He
that
is
without
sin
among
you,
let
him
first
cast
a
stone
at
her.
And
again
he
stooped
down,
and
with
his
finger
wrote
on
the
ground.
And
they,
when
they
heard
it,
went
out
one
by
one,
beginning
from
the
eldest,
even
unto
the
last:
and
Jesus
was
left
alone,
and
the
woman,
where
she
was,
in
the
midst.
And
Jesus
lifted
up
himself,
and
said
unto
her,
Woman,
where
are
they?
did
no
man
condemn
thee?
And
she
said,
No
man,
Lord.
And
Jesus
said,
Neither
do
I
condemn
thee:
go
thy
way;
from
henceforth
sin
no
more.]
Again
therefore
Jesus
spake
unto
them,
saying,
I
am
the
light
of
the
world:
he
that
followeth
me
shall
not
walk
in
the
darkness,
but
shall
have
the
light
of
life.
The
Pharisees
therefore
said
unto
him,
Thou
bearest
witness
of
thyself;
thy
witness
is
not
true.
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Even
if
I
bear
witness
of
myself,
my
witness
is
true;
for
I
know
whence
I
came,
and
whither
I
go;
but
ye
know
not
whence
I
come,
or
whither
I
go.
Ye
judge
after
the
flesh;
I
judge
no
man.
Yea
and
if
I
judge,
my
judgment
is
true;
for
I
am
not
alone,
but
I
and
the
Father
that
sent
me.
Yea
and
in
your
law
it
is
written,
that
the
witness
of
two
men
is
true.
I
am
he
that
beareth
witness
of
myself,
and
the
Father
that
sent
me
beareth
witness
of
me.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
Where
is
thy
Father?
Jesus
answered,
Ye
know
neither
me,
nor
my
Father:
if
ye
knew
me,
ye
would
know
my
Father
also.
These
words
spake
he
in
the
treasury,
as
he
taught
in
the
temple:
and
no
man
took
him;
because
his
hour
was
not
yet
come.
He
said
therefore
again
unto
them,
I
go
away,
and
ye
shall
seek
me,
and
shall
die
in
your
sin:
whither
I
go,
ye
cannot
come.
The
Jews
therefore
said,
Will
he
kill
himself,
that
he
saith,
Whither
I
go,
ye
cannot
come?
And
he
said
unto
them,
Ye
are
from
beneath;
I
am
from
above:
ye
are
of
this
world;
I
am
not
of
this
world.
I
said
therefore
unto
you,
that
ye
shall
die
in
your
sins:
for
except
ye
believe
that
I
am
he,
ye
shall
die
in
your
sins.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
Who
art
thou?
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Even
that
which
I
have
also
spoken
unto
you
from
the
beginning.
I
have
many
things
to
speak
and
to
judge
concerning
you:
howbeit
he
that
sent
me
is
true;
and
the
things
which
I
heard
from
him,
these
speak
I
unto
the
world.
They
perceived
not
that
he
spake
to
them
of
the
Father.
Jesus
therefore
said,
When
ye
have
lifted
up
the
Son
of
man,
then
shall
ye
know
that
I
am
he,
and
that
I
do
nothing
of
myself,
but
as
the
Father
taught
me,
I
speak
these
things.
And
he
that
sent
me
is
with
me;
he
hath
not
left
me
alone;
for
I
do
always
the
things
that
are
pleasing
to
him.
As
he
spake
these
things,
many
believed
on
him.
Jesus
therefore
said
to
those
Jews
which
had
believed
him,
If
ye
abide
in
my
word,
then
are
ye
truly
my
disciples;
and
ye
shall
know
the
truth,
and
the
truth
shall
make
you
free.
They
answered
unto
him,
We
be
Abraham’s
seed,
and
have
never
yet
been
in
bondage
to
any
man:
how
sayest
thou,
Ye
shall
be
made
free?
Jesus
answered
them,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
Every
one
that
committeth
sin
is
the
bondservant
of
sin.
And
the
bondservant
abideth
not
in
the
house
for
ever:
the
son
abideth
for
ever.
If
therefore
the
Son
shall
make
you
free,
ye
shall
be
free
indeed.
I
know
that
ye
are
Abraham’s
seed;
yet
ye
seek
to
kill
me,
because
my
word
hath
not
free
course
in
you.
I
speak
the
things
which
I
have
seen
with
my
Father:
and
ye
also
do
the
things
which
ye
heard
from
your
father.
They
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Our
father
is
Abraham.
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
If
ye
were
Abraham’s
children,
ye
would
do
the
works
of
Abraham.
But
now
ye
seek
to
kill
me,
a
man
that
hath
told
you
the
truth,
which
I
heard
from
God:
this
did
not
Abraham.
Ye
do
the
works
of
your
father.
They
said
unto
him,
We
were
not
born
of
fornication;
we
have
one
Father,
even
God.
Jesus
said
unto
them,
If
God
were
your
Father,
ye
would
love
me:
for
I
came
forth
and
am
come
from
God;
for
neither
have
I
come
of
myself,
but
he
sent
me.
Why
do
ye
not
understand
my
speech?
Even
because
ye
cannot
hear
my
word.
Ye
are
of
your
father
the
devil,
and
the
lusts
of
your
father
it
is
your
will
to
do.
He
was
a
murderer
from
the
beginning,
and
stood
not
in
the
truth,
because
there
is
no
truth
in
him.
When
he
speaketh
a
lie,
he
speaketh
of
his
own:
for
he
is
a
liar,
and
the
father
thereof.
But
because
I
say
the
truth,
ye
believe
me
not.
Which
of
you convicteth
me
of
sin?
If
I
say
truth,
why
do
ye
not
believe
me?
He
that
is
of
God
heareth
the
words
of
God:
for
this
cause
ye
hear
them
not,
because
ye
are
not
of
God.
The
Jews
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Say
we
not
well
that
thou
art
a
Samaritan,
and
hast
a
devil?
Jesus
answered,
I
have
not
a
devil;
but
I
honour
my
Father,
and
ye
dishonour
me.
But
I
seek
not
mine
own
glory:
there
is
one
that
seeketh
and
judgeth.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
If
a
man
keep
my
word,
he
shall
never
see
death.
The
Jews
said
unto
him,
Now
we
know
that
thou
hast
a
devil.
Abraham
is
dead,
and
the
prophets;
and
thou
sayest,
If
a
man
keep
my
word,
he
shall
never
taste
of
death.
Art
thou
greater
than
our
father
Abraham,
which
is
dead?
and
the
prophets
are
dead:
whom
makest
thou
thyself?
Jesus
answered,
If
I
glorify
myself,
my
glory
is
nothing:
it
is
my
Father
that
glorifieth
me;
of
whom
ye
say,
that
he
is
your
God;
and
ye
have
not
known
him:
but
I
know
him;
and
if
I
should
say,
I
know
him
not,
I
shall
be
like
unto
you,
a
liar:
but
I
know
him,
and
keep
his
word.
Your
father
Abraham
rejoiced
to
see
my
day;
and
he
saw
it,
and
was
glad.
The
Jews
therefore
said
unto
him,
Thou
art
not
yet
fifty
years
old,
and
hast
thou
seen
Abraham?
Jesus
said
unto
them,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
Before
Abraham
was,
I
am.
They
took
up
stones
therefore
to
cast
at
him:
but
Jesus
hid
himself,
and
went
out
of
the
temple.
And
as
he
passed
by,
he
saw
a
man
blind
from
his
birth.
And
his
disciples
asked
him,
saying,
Rabbi,
who
did
sin,
this
man,
or
his
parents,
that
he
should
be
born
blind?
Jesus
answered,
Neither
did
this
man
sin,
nor
his
parents:
but
that
the
works
of
God
should
be
made
manifest
in
him.
We
must
work
the
works
of
him
that
sent
me,
while
it
is
day:
the
night
cometh,
when
no
man
can
work.
When
I
am
in
the
world,
I
am
the
light
of
the
world.
When
he
had
thus
spoken,
he
spat
on
the
ground,
and
made
clay
of
the
spittle,
and
anointed
his
eyes
with
the
clay,
and
said
unto
him,
Go,
wash
in
the
pool
of
Siloam (which
is
by
interpretation,
Sent).
He
went
away
therefore,
and
washed,
and
came
seeing.
The
neighbours
therefore,
and
they
which
saw
him
aforetime,
that
he
was
a
beggar,
said,
Is
not
this
he
that
sat
and
begged?
Others
said,
It
is
he:
others
said,
No,
but
he
is
like
him.
He
said,
I
am
he.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
How
then
were
thine
eyes
opened?
He
answered,
The
man
that
is
called
Jesus
made
clay,
and
anointed
mine
eyes,
and
said
unto
me,
Go
to
Siloam,
and
wash:
so
I
went
away
and
washed,
and
I
received
sight.
And
they
said
unto
him,
Where
is
he?
He
saith,
I
know
not.
They
bring
to
the
Pharisees
him
that
aforetime
was
blind.
Now
it
was
the
sabbath
on
the
day
when
Jesus
made
the
clay,
and
opened
his
eyes.
Again
therefore
the
Pharisees
also
asked
him
how
he
received
his
sight.
And
he
said
unto
them,
He
put
clay
upon
mine
eyes,
and
I
washed,
and
do
see.
Some
therefore
of
the
Pharisees
said,
This
man
is
not
from
God,
because
he
keepeth
not
the
sabbath.
But
others
said,
How
can
a
man
that
is
a
sinner
do
such
signs?
And
there
was
a
division
among
them.
They
say
therefore
unto
the
blind
man
again,
What
sayest
thou
of
him,
in
that
he
opened
thine
eyes?
And
he
said,
He
is
a
prophet.
The
Jews
therefore
did
not
believe
concerning
him,
that
he
had
been
blind,
and
had
received
his
sight,
until
they
called
the
parents
of
him
that
had
received
his
sight,
and
asked
them,
saying,
Is
this
your
son,
who
ye
say
was
born
blind?
how
then
doth
he
now
see?
His
parents
answered
and
said,
We
know
that
this
is
our
son,
and
that
he
was
born
blind:
but
how
he
now
seeth,
we
know
not;
or
who
opened
his
eyes,
we
know
not:
ask
him;
he
is
of
age;
he
shall
speak
for
himself.
These
things
said
his
parents,
because
they
feared
the
Jews:
for
the
Jews
had
agreed
already,
that
if
any
man
should
confess
him
to
be
Christ,
he
should
be
put
out
of
the synagogue.
Therefore
said
his
parents,
He
is
of
age;
ask
him.
So
they
called
a
second
time
the
man
that
was
blind,
and
said
unto
him,
Give
glory
to
God:
we
know
that
this
man
is
a
sinner.
He
therefore
answered,
Whether
he
be
a
sinner,
I
know
not:
one
thing
I
know,
that,
whereas
I
was
blind,
now
I
see.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
What
did
he
to
thee?
how
opened
he
thine
eyes?
He
answered
them,
I
told
you
even
now,
and
ye
did
not
hear:
wherefore
would
ye
hear
it
again?
would
ye
also
become
his
disciples?
And
they
reviled
him,
and
said,
Thou
art
his
disciple;
but
we
are
disciples
of
Moses.
We
know
that
God
hath
spoken
unto
Moses:
but
as
for
this
man,
we
know
not
whence
he
is.
The
man
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Why,
herein
is
the
marvel,
that
ye
know
not
whence
he
is,
and
yet
he
opened
mine
eyes.
We
know
that
God
heareth
not
sinners:
but
if
any
man
be
a worshipper
of
God,
and
do
his
will,
him
he
heareth.
Since
the
world
began
it
was
never
heard
that
any
one
opened
the
eyes
of
a
man
born
blind.
If
this
man
were
not
from
God,
he
could
do
nothing.
They
answered
and
said
unto
him,
Thou
wast
altogether
born
in
sins,
and
dost
thou
teach
us?
And
they
cast
him
out.
Jesus
heard
that
they
had
cast
him
out;
and
finding
him,
he
said,
Dost
thou
believe
on
the
Son
of
God?
He
answered
and
said,
And
who
is
he,
Lord,
that
I
may
believe
on
him?
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Thou
hast
both
seen
him,
and
he
it
is
that
speaketh
with
thee.
And
he
said,
Lord,
I
believe.
And
he
worshipped
him.
And
Jesus
said,
For
judgment
came
I
into
this
world,
that
they
which
see
not
may
see;
and
that
they
which
see
may
become
blind.
Those
of
the
Pharisees
which
were
with
him
heard
these
things,
and
said
unto
him,
Are
we
also
blind?
Jesus
said
unto
them,
If
ye
were
blind,
ye
would
have
no
sin:
but
now
ye
say,
We
see:
your
sin
remaineth.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
He
that
entereth
not
by
the
door
into
the
fold
of
the
sheep,
but climbeth
up
some
other
way,
the
same
is
a
thief
and
a
robber.
But
he
that
entereth
in
by
the
door
is
the
shepherd
of
the
sheep.
To
him
the
porter
openeth;
and
the
sheep
hear
his
voice:
and
he
calleth
his
own
sheep
by
name,
and
leadeth
them
out.
When
he
hath
put
forth
all
his
own,
he
goeth
before
them,
and
the
sheep
follow
him:
for
they
know
his
voice.
And
a
stranger
will
they
not
follow,
but
will
flee
from
him:
for
they
know
not
the
voice
of
strangers.
This
parable
spake
Jesus
unto
them:
but
they
understood
not
what
things
they
were
which
he
spake
unto
them.
Jesus
therefore
said
unto
them
again,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
I
am
the
door
of
the
sheep.
All
that
came
before
me
are
thieves
and
robbers:
but
the
sheep
did
not
hear
them.
I
am
the
door:
by
me
if
any
man
enter
in,
he
shall
be
saved,
and
shall
go
in
and
go
out,
and
shall
find
pasture.
The
thief
cometh
not,
but
that
he
may
steal,
and
kill,
and
destroy:
I
came
that
they
may
have
life,
and
may
have
it
abundantly.
I
am
the
good
shepherd:
the
good
shepherd
layeth
down
his
life
for
the
sheep.
He
that
is
a
hireling,
and
not
a
shepherd,
whose
own
the
sheep
are
not,
beholdeth
the
wolf
coming,
and
leaveth
the
sheep,
and
fleeth,
and
the
wolf snatcheth
them,
and
scattereth
them:
he
fleeth
because
he
is
a
hireling,
and
careth
not
for
the
sheep.
I
am
the
good
shepherd;
and
I
know
mine
own,
and
mine
own
know
me,
even
as
the
Father
knoweth
me,
and
I
know
the
Father;
and
I
lay
down
my
life
for
the
sheep.
And
other
sheep
I
have,
which
are
not
of
this
fold:
them
also
I
must
bring,
and
they
shall
hear
my
voice;
and
they
shall
become
one
flock,
one
shepherd.
Therefore
doth
the
Father
love
me,
because
I
lay
down
my
life,
that
I
may
take
it
again.
No
one
taketh
it
away
from
me,
but
I
lay
it
down
of
myself.
I
have
power
to
lay
it
down,
and
I
have
power
to
take
it
again.
This
commandment
received
I
from
my
Father.
There
arose
a
division
again
among
the
Jews
because
of
these
words.
And
many
of
them
said,
He
hath
a
devil,
and
is
mad;
why
hear
ye
him?
Others
said,
These
are
not
the
sayings
of
one
possessed
with
a
devil.
Can
a
devil
open
the
eyes
of
the
blind?
And
it
was
the
feast
of
the
dedication
at
Jerusalem:
it
was
winter;
and
Jesus
was
walking
in
the
temple
in
Solomon’s
porch.
The
Jews
therefore
came
round
about
him,
and
said
unto
him,
How
long
dost
thou
hold
us
in
suspense?
If
thou
art
the
Christ,
tell
us
plainly.
Jesus
answered
them,
I
told
you,
and
ye
believe
not:
the
works
that
I
do
in
my
Father’s
name,
these
bear
witness
of
me.
But
ye
believe
not,
because
ye
are
not
of
my
sheep.
My
sheep
hear
my
voice,
and
I
know
them,
and
they
follow
me:
and
I
give
unto
them
eternal
life;
and
they
shall
never
perish,
and
no
one
shall
snatch
them
out
of
my
hand.
My
Father,
which
hath
given
them
unto
me,
is
greater
than
all;
and
no
one
is
able
to
snatch
them
out
of
the
Father’s
hand.
I
and
the
Father
are
one.
The
Jews
took
up
stones
again
to
stone
him.
Jesus
answered
them,
Many
good
works
have
I
shewed
you
from
the
Father;
for
which
of
those
works
do
ye
stone
me?
The
Jews
answered
him,
For
a
good
work
we
stone
thee
not,
but
for
blasphemy;
and
because
that
thou,
being
a
man,
makest
thyself
God.
Jesus
answered
them,
Is
it
not
written
in
your
law,
I
said,
Ye
are
gods?
If
he
called
them
gods,
unto
whom
the
word
of
God
came (and
the
scripture
cannot
be
broken),
say
ye
of
him,
whom
the
Father
sanctified
and
sent
into
the
world,
Thou blasphemest;
because
I
said,
I
am
the
Son
of
God?
If
I
do
not
the
works
of
my
Father,
believe
me
not.
But
if
I
do
them,
though
ye
believe
not
me,
believe
the
works:
that
ye
may
know
and
understand
that
the
Father
is
in
me,
and
I
in
the
Father.
They
sought
again
to
take
him:
and
he
went
forth
out
of
their
hand.
And
he
went
away
again
beyond
Jordan
into
the
place
where
John
was
at
the
first baptizing;
and
there
he
abode.
And
many
came
unto
him;
and
they
said,
John
indeed
did
no
sign:
but
all
things
whatsoever
John
spake
of
this
man
were
true.
And
many
believed
on
him
there.
Now
a
certain
man
was
sick,
Lazarus
of Bethany,
of
the
village
of
Mary
and
her
sister
Martha.
And
it
was
that
Mary
which
anointed
the
Lord
with
ointment,
and
wiped
his
feet
with
her
hair,
whose
brother
Lazarus
was
sick.
The
sisters
therefore
sent
unto
him,
saying,
Lord,
behold,
he
whom
thou
lovest
is
sick.
But
when
Jesus
heard
it,
he
said,
This
sickness
is
not
unto
death,
but
for
the
glory
of
God,
that
the
Son
of
God
may
be
glorified
thereby.
Now
Jesus
loved
Martha,
and
her
sister,
and
Lazarus.
When
therefore
he
heard
that
he
was
sick,
he
abode
at
that
time
two
days
in
the
place
where
he
was.
Then
after
this
he
saith
to
the
disciples,
Let
us
go
into
Judaea
again.
The
disciples
say
unto
him,
Rabbi,
the
Jews
were
but
now
seeking
to
stone
thee;
and
goest
thou
thither
again?
Jesus
answered,
Are
there
not
twelve
hours
in
the
day?
If
a
man
walk
in
the
day,
he
stumbleth
not,
because
he
seeth
the
light
of
this
world.
But
if
a
man
walk
in
the
night,
he
stumbleth,
because
the
light
is
not
in
him.
These
things
spake
he:
and
after
this
he
saith
unto
them,
Our
friend
Lazarus
is
fallen
asleep;
but
I
go,
that
I
may
awake
him
out
of
sleep.
The
disciples
therefore
said
unto
him,
Lord,
if
he
is
fallen
asleep,
he
will
recover.
Now
Jesus
had
spoken
of
his
death:
but
they
thought
that
he
spake
of
taking
rest
in
sleep.
Then
Jesus
therefore
said
unto
them
plainly,
Lazarus
is
dead.
And
I
am
glad
for
your
sakes
that
I
was
not
there,
to
the
intent
ye
may
believe;
nevertheless
let
us
go
unto
him.
Thomas
therefore,
who
is
called
Didymus,
said
unto
his fellow-disciples,
Let
us
also
go,
that
we
may
die
with
him.
So
when
Jesus
came,
he
found
that
he
had
been
in
the
tomb
four
days
already.
Now Bethany
was
nigh
unto
Jerusalem,
about
fifteen
furlongs
off;
and
many
of
the
Jews
had
come
to
Martha
and
Mary,
to
console
them
concerning
their
brother.
Martha
therefore,
when
she
heard
that
Jesus
was
coming,
went
and
met
him:
but
Mary
still
sat
in
the
house.
Martha
therefore
said
unto
Jesus,
Lord,
if
thou hadst
been
here,
my
brother
had
not
died.
And
even
now
I
know
that,
whatsoever
thou
shalt
ask
of
God,
God
will
give
thee.
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Thy
brother
shall
rise
again.
Martha
saith
unto
him,
I
know
that
he
shall
rise
again
in
the resurrection
at
the
last
day.
Jesus
said
unto
her,
I
am
the resurrection,
and
the
life:
he
that
believeth
on
me,
though
he
die,
yet
shall
he
live:
and
whosoever
liveth
and
believeth
on
me
shall
never
die.
Believest
thou
this?
She
saith
unto
him,
Yea,
Lord:
I
have
believed
that
thou
art
the
Christ,
the
Son
of
God,
even
he
that
cometh
into
the
world.
And
when
she
had
said
this,
she
went
away,
and
called
Mary
her
sister
secretly,
saying,
The
Master
is
here,
and
calleth
thee.
And
she,
when
she
heard
it,
arose
quickly,
and
went
unto
him.
(Now
Jesus
was
not
yet
come
into
the
village,
but
was
still
in
the
place
where
Martha
met
him.)
The
Jews
then
which
were
with
her
in
the
house,
and
were
comforting
her,
when
they
saw
Mary,
that
she
rose
up
quickly
and
went
out,
followed
her,
supposing
that
she
was
going
unto
the
tomb
to
weep
there.
Mary
therefore,
when
she
came
where
Jesus
was,
and
saw
him,
fell
down
at
his
feet,
saying
unto
him,
Lord,
if
thou hadst
been
here,
my
brother
had
not
died.
When
Jesus
therefore
saw
her
weeping,
and
the
Jews
also
weeping
which
came
with
her,
he
groaned
in
the
spirit,
and
was
troubled,
and
said,
Where
have
ye
laid
him?
They
say
unto
him,
Lord,
come
and
see.
Jesus
wept.
The
Jews
therefore
said,
Behold
how
he
loved
him!
But
some
of
them
said,
Could
not
this
man,
which
opened
the
eyes
of
him
that
was
blind,
have
caused
that
this
man
also
should
not
die?
Jesus
therefore
again
groaning
in
himself
cometh
to
the
tomb.
Now
it
was
a
cave,
and
a
stone
lay
against
it.
Jesus
saith,
Take
ye
away
the
stone.
Martha,
the
sister
of
him
that
was
dead,
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
by
this
time
he
stinketh:
for
he
hath
been
dead
four
days.
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Said
I
not
unto
thee,
that,
if
thou believedst,
thou shouldest
see
the
glory
of
God?
So
they
took
away
the
stone.
And
Jesus
lifted
up
his
eyes,
and
said,
Father,
I
thank
thee
that
thou
heardest
me.
And
I
knew
that
thou
hearest
me
always:
but
because
of
the
multitude
which
standeth
around
I
said
it,
that
they
may
believe
that
thou
didst
send
me.
And
when
he
had
thus
spoken,
he
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
Lazarus,
come
forth.
He
that
was
dead
came
forth,
bound
hand
and
foot
with grave-clothes;
and
his
face
was
bound
about
with
a
napkin.
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Loose
him,
and
let
him
go.
Many
therefore
of
the
Jews,
which
came
to
Mary
and
beheld
that
which
he
did,
believed
on
him.
But
some
of
them
went
away
to
the
Pharisees,
and
told
them
the
things
which
Jesus
had
done.
The
chief
priests
therefore
and
the
Pharisees
gathered
a
council,
and
said,
What
do
we?
for
this
man
doeth
many
signs.
If
we
let
him
thus
alone,
all
men
will
believe
on
him:
and
the
Romans
will
come
and
take
away
both
our
place
and
our
nation.
But
a
certain
one
of
them,
Caiaphas,
being
high
priest
that
year,
said
unto
them,
Ye
know
nothing
at
all,
nor
do
ye
take
account
that
it
is
expedient
for
you
that
one
man
should
die
for
the
people,
and
that
the
whole
nation
perish
not.
Now
this
he
said
not
of
himself:
but
being
high
priest
that
year,
he
prophesied
that
Jesus
should
die
for
the
nation;
and
not
for
the
nation
only,
but
that
he
might
also
gather
together
into
one
the
children
of
God
that
are
scattered
abroad.
So
from
that
day
forth
they
took
counsel
that
they
might
put
him
to
death.
Jesus
therefore
walked
no
more
openly
among
the
Jews,
but
departed
thence
into
the
country
near
to
the
wilderness,
into
a
city
called
Ephraim;
and
there
he
tarried
with
the
disciples.
Now
the
passover
of
the
Jews
was
at
hand:
and
many
went
up
to
Jerusalem
out
of
the
country
before
the
passover,
to
purify
themselves.
They
sought
therefore
for
Jesus,
and
spake
one
with
another,
as
they
stood
in
the
temple,
What
think
ye?
That
he
will
not
come
to
the
feast?
Now
the
chief
priests
and
the
Pharisees
had
given
commandment,
that,
if
any
man
knew
where
he
was,
he
should
shew
it,
that
they
might
take
him.
Jesus
therefore
six
days
before
the
passover
came
to Bethany,
where
Lazarus
was,
whom
Jesus
raised
from
the
dead.
So
they
made
him
a
supper
there:
and
Martha
served;
but
Lazarus
was
one
of
them
that
sat
at
meat
with
him.
Mary
therefore
took
a
pound
of
ointment
of
spikenard,
very
precious,
and
anointed
the
feet
of
Jesus,
and
wiped
his
feet
with
her
hair:
and
the
house
was
filled
with
the
odour
of
the
ointment.
But
Judas
Iscariot,
one
of
his
disciples,
which
should
betray
him,
saith,
Why
was
not
this
ointment
sold
for
three
hundred
pence,
and
given
to
the
poor?
Now
this
he
said,
not
because
he
cared
for
the
poor;
but
because
he
was
a
thief,
and
having
the
bag
took
away
what
was
put
therein.
Jesus
therefore
said,
Suffer
her
to
keep
it
against
the
day
of
my
burying.
For
the
poor
ye
have
always
with
you;
but
me
ye
have
not
always.
The
common
people
therefore
of
the
Jews
learned
that
he
was
there:
and
they
came,
not
for
Jesus’
sake
only,
but
that
they
might
see
Lazarus
also,
whom
he
had
raised
from
the
dead.
But
the
chief
priests
took
counsel
that
they
might
put
Lazarus
also
to
death;
because
that
by
reason
of
him
many
of
the
Jews
went
away,
and
believed
on
Jesus.
On
the
morrow
a
great
multitude
that
had
come
to
the
feast,
when
they
heard
that
Jesus
was
coming
to
Jerusalem,
took
the
branches
of
the
palm
trees,
and
went
forth
to
meet
him,
and
cried
out,
Hosanna:
Blessed
is
he
that
cometh
in
the
name
of
the
Lord,
even
the
King
of
Israel.
And
Jesus,
having
found
a
young
ass,
sat
thereon;
as
it
is
written,
Fear
not,
daughter
of
Zion:
behold,
thy
King
cometh,
sitting
on
an
ass’s
colt.
These
things
understood
not
his
disciples
at
the
first:
but
when
Jesus
was
glorified,
then
remembered
they
that
these
things
were
written
of
him,
and
that
they
had
done
these
things
unto
him.
The
multitude
therefore
that
was
with
him
when
he
called
Lazarus
out
of
the
tomb,
and
raised
him
from
the
dead,
bare
witness.
For
this
cause
also
the
multitude
went
and
met
him,
for
that
they
heard
that
he
had
done
this
sign.
The
Pharisees
therefore
said
among
themselves,
Behold
how
ye
prevail
nothing:
lo,
the
world
is
gone
after
him.
Now
there
were
certain
Greeks
among
those
that
went
up
to
worship
at
the
feast:
these
therefore
came
to
Philip,
which
was
of Bethsaida
of
Galilee,
and
asked
him,
saying,
Sir,
we
would
see
Jesus.
Philip
cometh
and
telleth Andrew: Andrew
cometh,
and
Philip,
and
they
tell
Jesus.
And
Jesus
answereth
them,
saying,
The
hour
is
come,
that
the
Son
of
man
should
be
glorified.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
Except
a
grain
of
wheat
fall
into
the
earth
and
die,
it
abideth
by
itself
alone;
but
if
it
die,
it
beareth
much
fruit.
He
that
loveth
his
life loseth
it;
and
he
that
hateth
his
life
in
this
world
shall
keep
it
unto
life
eternal.
If
any
man
serve
me,
let
him
follow
me;
and
where
I
am,
there
shall
also
my
servant
be:
if
any
man
serve
me,
him
will
the
Father
honour.
Now
is
my
soul
troubled;
and
what
shall
I
say?
Father,
save
me
from
this
hour.
But
for
this
cause
came
I
unto
this
hour.
Father,
glorify
thy
name.
There
came
therefore
a
voice
out
of
heaven,
saying,
I
have
both
glorified
it,
and
will
glorify
it
again.
The
multitude
therefore,
that
stood
by,
and
heard
it,
said
that
it
had
thundered:
others
said,
An
angel
hath
spoken
to
him.
Jesus
answered
and
said,
This
voice
hath
not
come
for
my
sake,
but
for
your
sakes.
Now
is
the
judgment
of
this
world:
now
shall
the
prince
of
this
world
be
cast
out.
And
I,
if
I
be
lifted
up
from
the
earth,
will
draw
all
men
unto
myself.
But
this
he
said,
signifying
by
what
manner
of
death
he
should
die.
The
multitude
therefore
answered
him,
We
have
heard
out
of
the
law
that
the
Christ
abideth
for
ever:
and
how
sayest
thou,
The
Son
of
man
must
be
lifted
up?
who
is
this
Son
of
man?
Jesus
therefore
said
unto
them,
Yet
a
little
while
is
the
light
among
you.
Walk
while
ye
have
the
light,
that
darkness
overtake
you
not:
and
he
that
walketh
in
the
darkness
knoweth
not
whither
he
goeth.
While
ye
have
the
light,
believe
on
the
light,
that
ye
may
become
sons
of
light.
These
things
spake
Jesus,
and
he
departed
and
hid
himself
from
them.
But
though
he
had
done
so
many
signs
before
them,
yet
they
believed
not
on
him:
that
the
word
of
Isaiah
the
prophet
might
be
fulfilled,
which
he
spake,
Lord,
who
hath
believed
our
report?
And
to
whom
hath
the
arm
of
the
Lord
been
revealed?
For
this
cause
they
could
not
believe,
for
that
Isaiah
said
again,
He
hath
blinded
their
eyes,
and
he
hardened
their
heart;
Lest
they
should
see
with
their
eyes,
and
perceive
with
their
heart,
And
should
turn,
And
I
should
heal
them.
These
things
said
Isaiah,
because
he
saw
his
glory;
and
he
spake
of
him.
Nevertheless
even
of
the
rulers
many
believed
on
him;
but
because
of
the
Pharisees
they
did
not
confess
it,
lest
they
should
be
put
out
of
the synagogue:
for
they
loved
the
glory
of
men
more
than
the
glory
of
God.
And
Jesus
cried
and
said,
He
that
believeth
on
me,
believeth
not
on
me,
but
on
him
that
sent
me.
And
he
that
beholdeth
me
beholdeth
him
that
sent
me.
I
am
come
a
light
into
the
world,
that
whosoever
believeth
on
me
may
not
abide
in
the
darkness.
And
if
any
man
hear
my
sayings,
and
keep
them
not,
I
judge
him
not:
for
I
came
not
to
judge
the
world,
but
to
save
the
world.
He
that rejecteth
me,
and
receiveth
not
my
sayings,
hath
one
that
judgeth
him:
the
word
that
I
spake,
the
same
shall
judge
him
in
the
last
day.
For
I
spake
not
from
myself;
but
the
Father
which
sent
me,
he
hath
given
me
a
commandment,
what
I
should
say,
and
what
I
should
speak.
And
I
know
that
his
commandment
is
life
eternal:
the
things
therefore
which
I
speak,
even
as
the
Father
hath
said
unto
me,
so
I
speak.
Now
before
the
feast
of
the
passover,
Jesus
knowing
that
his
hour
was
come
that
he
should
depart
out
of
this
world
unto
the
Father,
having
loved
his
own
which
were
in
the
world,
he
loved
them
unto
the
end.
And
during
supper,
the
devil
having
already
put
into
the
heart
of
Judas
Iscariot,
Simon’s
son,
to
betray
him,
Jesus,
knowing
that
the
Father
had
given
all
things
into
his
hands,
and
that
he
came
forth
from
God,
and
goeth
unto
God,
riseth
from
supper,
and
layeth
aside
his
garments;
and
he
took
a
towel,
and
girded
himself.
Then
he
poureth
water
into
the
bason,
and
began
to
wash
the
disciples’
feet,
and
to
wipe
them
with
the
towel
wherewith
he
was
girded.
So
he
cometh
to
Simon
Peter.
He
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
dost
thou
wash
my
feet?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
What
I
do
thou
knowest
not
now;
but
thou
shalt
understand
hereafter.
Peter
saith
unto
him,
Thou
shalt
never
wash
my
feet.
Jesus
answered
him,
If
I
wash
thee
not,
thou
hast
no
part
with
me.
Simon
Peter
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
not
my
feet
only,
but
also
my
hands
and
my
head.
Jesus
saith
to
him,
He
that
is
bathed
needeth
not
save
to
wash
his
feet,
but
is
clean
every
whit:
and
ye
are
clean,
but
not
all.
For
he
knew
him
that
should
betray
him;
therefore
said
he,
Ye
are
not
all
clean.
So
when
he
had
washed
their
feet,
and
taken
his
garments,
and
sat
down
again,
he
said
unto
them,
Know
ye
what
I
have
done
to
you?
Ye
call
me,
Master,
and,
Lord:
and
ye
say
well;
for
so
I
am.
If
I
then,
the
Lord
and
the
Master,
have
washed
your
feet,
ye
also
ought
to
wash
one
another’s
feet.
For
I
have
given
you
an
example,
that
ye
also
should
do
as
I
have
done
to
you.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
A
servant
is
not
greater
than
his
lord;
neither
one
that
is
sent
greater
than
he
that
sent
him.
If
ye
know
these
things,
blessed
are
ye
if
ye
do
them.
I
speak
not
of
you
all:
I
know
whom
I
have
chosen:
but
that
the
scripture
may
be
fulfilled,
He
that
eateth
my
bread
lifted
up
his
heel
against
me.
From
henceforth
I
tell
you
before
it
come
to
pass,
that,
when
it
is
come
to
pass,
ye
may
believe
that
I
am
he.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
He
that
receiveth
whomsoever
I
send
receiveth
me;
and
he
that
receiveth
me
receiveth
him
that
sent
me.
When
Jesus
had
thus
said,
he
was
troubled
in
the
spirit,
and
testified,
and
said,
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
that
one
of
you
shall
betray
me.
The
disciples
looked
one
on
another, doubting
of
whom
he
spake.
There
was
at
the
table reclining
in
Jesus’
bosom
one
of
his
disciples,
whom
Jesus
loved.
Simon
Peter
therefore beckoneth
to
him,
and
saith
unto
him,
Tell
us
who
it
is
of
whom
he
speaketh.
He
leaning
back,
as
he
was,
on
Jesus’
breast
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
who
is
it?
Jesus
therefore
answereth,
He
it
is,
for
whom
I
shall
dip
the
sop,
and
give
it
him.
So
when
he
had
dipped
the
sop,
he
taketh
and
giveth
it
to
Judas,
the
son
of
Simon
Iscariot.
And
after
the
sop,
then
entered
Satan
into
him.
Jesus
therefore
saith
unto
him,
That
thou
doest,
do
quickly.
Now
no
man
at
the
table
knew
for
what
intent
he
spake
this
unto
him.
For
some
thought,
because
Judas
had
the
bag,
that
Jesus
said
unto
him,
Buy
what
things
we
have
need
of
for
the
feast;
or,
that
he
should
give
something
to
the
poor.
He
then
having
received
the
sop
went
out
straightway:
and
it
was
night.
When
therefore
he
was
gone
out,
Jesus
saith,
Now
is
the
Son
of
man
glorified,
and
God
is
glorified
in
him;
and
God
shall
glorify
him
in
himself,
and
straightway
shall
he
glorify
him.
Little
children,
yet
a
little
while
I
am
with
you.
Ye
shall
seek
me:
and
as
I
said
unto
the
Jews,
Whither
I
go,
ye
cannot
come;
so
now
I
say
unto
you.
A
new
commandment
I
give
unto
you,
that
ye
love
one
another;
even
as
I
have
loved
you,
that
ye
also
love
one
another.
By
this
shall
all
men
know
that
ye
are
my
disciples,
if
ye
have
love
one
to
another.
Simon
Peter
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
whither
goest
thou?
Jesus
answered,
Whither
I
go,
thou
canst
not
follow
me
now;
but
thou shalt
follow
afterwards.
Peter
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
why
cannot
I
follow
thee
even
now?
I
will
lay
down
my
life
for
thee.
Jesus
answereth,
Wilt
thou
lay
down
thy
life
for
me?
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
thee,
The cock
shall
not
crow,
till
thou
hast
denied
me
thrice.
Let
not
your
heart
be
troubled:
ye
believe
in
God,
believe
also
in
me.
In
my
Father’s
house
are
many
mansions;
if
it
were
not
so,
I
would
have
told
you;
for
I
go
to
prepare
a
place
for
you.
And
if
I
go
and
prepare
a
place
for
you,
I
come
again,
and
will
receive
you
unto
myself;
that
where
I
am,
there
ye
may
be
also.
And
whither
I
go,
ye
know
the
way.
Thomas
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
we
know
not
whither
thou
goest;
how
know
we
the
way?
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
I
am
the
way,
and
the
truth,
and
the
life:
no
one
cometh
unto
the
Father,
but
by
me.
If
ye
had
known
me,
ye
would
have
known
my
Father
also:
from
henceforth
ye
know
him,
and
have
seen
him.
Philip
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
shew
us
the
Father,
and
it sufficeth
us.
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Have
I
been
so
long
time
with
you,
and
dost
thou
not
know
me,
Philip?
he
that
hath
seen
me
hath
seen
the
Father;
how
sayest
thou,
Shew
us
the
Father?
Believest
thou
not
that
I
am
in
the
Father,
and
the
Father
in
me?
the
words
that
I
say
unto
you
I
speak
not
from
myself:
but
the
Father
abiding
in
me
doeth
his
works.
Believe
me
that
I
am
in
the
Father,
and
the
Father
in
me:
or
else
believe
me
for
the
very works’
sake.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
He
that
believeth
on
me,
the
works
that
I
do
shall
he
do
also;
and
greater
works
than
these
shall
he
do;
because
I
go
unto
the
Father.
And
whatsoever
ye
shall
ask
in
my
name,
that
will
I
do,
that
the
Father
may
be
glorified
in
the
Son.
If
ye
shall
ask
me
anything
in
my
name,
that
will
I
do.
If
ye
love
me,
ye
will
keep
my
commandments.
And
I
will
pray
the
Father,
and
he
shall
give
you
another
Comforter,
that
he
may
be
with
you
for
ever,
even
the
Spirit
of
truth:
whom
the
world
cannot
receive;
for
it
beholdeth
him
not,
neither
knoweth
him:
ye
know
him;
for
he
abideth
with
you,
and
shall
be
in
you.
I
will
not
leave
you
desolate:
I
come
unto
you.
Yet
a
little
while,
and
the
world
beholdeth
me
no
more;
but
ye
behold
me:
because
I
live,
ye
shall
live
also.
In
that
day
ye
shall
know
that
I
am
in
my
Father,
and
ye
in
me,
and
I
in
you.
He
that
hath
my
commandments,
and
keepeth
them,
he
it
is
that
loveth
me:
and
he
that
loveth
me
shall
be
loved
of
my
Father,
and
I
will
love
him,
and
will
manifest
myself
unto
him.
Judas (not
Iscariot)
saith
unto
him,
Lord,
what
is
come
to
pass
that
thou
wilt
manifest
thyself
unto
us,
and
not
unto
the
world?
Jesus
answered
and
said
unto
him,
If
a
man
love
me,
he
will
keep
my
word:
and
my
Father
will
love
him,
and
we
will
come
unto
him,
and
make
our
abode
with
him.
He
that
loveth
me
not
keepeth
not
my
words:
and
the
word
which
ye
hear
is
not
mine,
but
the
Father’s
who
sent
me.
These
things
have
I
spoken
unto
you,
while
yet
abiding
with
you.
But
the
Comforter,
even
the
Holy
Spirit,
whom
the
Father
will
send
in
my
name,
he
shall
teach
you
all
things,
and
bring
to
your
remembrance
all
that
I
said
unto
you.
Peace
I
leave
with
you;
my
peace
I
give
unto
you:
not
as
the
world
giveth,
give
I
unto
you.
Let
not
your
heart
be
troubled,
neither
let
it
be
fearful.
Ye
heard
how
I
said
to
you,
I
go
away,
and
I
come
unto
you.
If
ye
loved
me,
ye
would
have
rejoiced,
because
I
go
unto
the
Father:
for
the
Father
is
greater
than
I.
And
now
I
have
told
you
before
it
come
to
pass,
that,
when
it
is
come
to
pass,
ye
may
believe.
I
will
no
more
speak
much
with
you,
for
the
prince
of
the
world
cometh:
and
he
hath
nothing
in
me;
but
that
the
world
may
know
that
I
love
the
Father,
and
as
the
Father
gave
me
commandment,
even
so
I
do.
Arise,
let
us
go
hence.
I
am
the
true
vine,
and
my
Father
is
the
husbandman.
Every
branch
in
me
that
beareth
not
fruit,
he
taketh
it
away:
and
every
branch
that
beareth
fruit,
he
cleanseth
it,
that
it
may
bear
more
fruit.
Already
ye
are
clean
because
of
the
word
which
I
have
spoken
unto
you.
Abide
in
me,
and
I
in
you.
As
the
branch
cannot
bear
fruit
of
itself,
except
it
abide
in
the
vine;
so
neither
can
ye,
except
ye
abide
in
me.
I
am
the
vine,
ye
are
the
branches:
He
that
abideth
in
me,
and
I
in
him,
the
same
beareth
much
fruit:
for
apart
from
me
ye
can
do
nothing.
If
a
man
abide
not
in
me,
he
is
cast
forth
as
a
branch,
and
is
withered;
and
they
gather
them,
and
cast
them
into
the
fire,
and
they
are
burned.
If
ye
abide
in
me,
and
my
words
abide
in
you,
ask
whatsoever
ye
will,
and
it
shall
be
done
unto
you.
Herein
is
my
Father
glorified,
that
ye
bear
much
fruit;
and
so
shall
ye
be
my
disciples.
Even
as
the
Father
hath
loved
me,
I
also
have
loved
you:
abide
ye
in
my
love.
If
ye
keep
my
commandments,
ye
shall
abide
in
my
love;
even
as
I
have
kept
my
Father’s
commandments,
and
abide
in
his
love.
These
things
have
I
spoken
unto
you,
that
my
joy
may
be
in
you,
and
that
your
joy
may
be
fulfilled.
This
is
my
commandment,
that
ye
love
one
another,
even
as
I
have
loved
you.
Greater
love
hath
no
man
than
this,
that
a
man
lay
down
his
life
for
his
friends.
Ye
are
my
friends,
if
ye
do
the
things
which
I
command
you.
No
longer
do
I
call
you
servants;
for
the
servant
knoweth
not
what
his
lord
doeth:
but
I
have
called
you
friends;
for
all
things
that
I
heard
from
my
Father
I
have
made
known
unto
you.
Ye
did
not
choose
me,
but
I
chose
you,
and
appointed
you,
that
ye
should
go
and
bear
fruit,
and
that
your
fruit
should
abide:
that
whatsoever
ye
shall
ask
of
the
Father
in
my
name,
he
may
give
it
you.
These
things
I
command
you,
that
ye
may
love
one
another.
If
the
world
hateth
you,
ye
know
that
it
hath
hated
me
before
it
hated
you.
If
ye
were
of
the
world,
the
world
would
love
its
own:
but
because
ye
are
not
of
the
world,
but
I
chose
you
out
of
the
world,
therefore
the
world
hateth
you.
Remember
the
word
that
I
said
unto
you,
A
servant
is
not
greater
than
his
lord.
If
they
persecuted
me,
they
will
also
persecute
you;
if
they
kept
my
word,
they
will
keep
yours
also.
But
all
these
things
will
they
do
unto
you
for
my
name’s
sake,
because
they
know
not
him
that
sent
me.
If
I
had
not
come
and
spoken
unto
them,
they
had
not
had
sin:
but
now
they
have
no
excuse
for
their
sin.
He
that
hateth
me
hateth
my
Father
also.
If
I
had
not
done
among
them
the
works
which
none
other
did,
they
had
not
had
sin:
but
now
have
they
both
seen
and
hated
both
me
and
my
Father.
But
this
cometh
to
pass,
that
the
word
may
be
fulfilled
that
is
written
in
their
law,
They
hated
me
without
a
cause.
But
when
the
Comforter
is
come,
whom
I
will
send
unto
you
from
the
Father,
even
the
Spirit
of
truth,
which
proceedeth
from
the
Father,
he
shall
bear
witness
of
me:
and
ye
also
bear
witness,
because
ye
have
been
with
me
from
the
beginning.
These
things
have
I
spoken
unto
you,
that
ye
should
not
be
made
to
stumble.
They
shall
put
you
out
of
the
synagogues:
yea,
the
hour
cometh,
that
whosoever
killeth
you
shall
think
that
he
offereth
service
unto
God.
And
these
things
will
they
do,
because
they
have
not
known
the
Father,
nor
me.
But
these
things
have
I
spoken
unto
you,
that
when
their
hour
is
come,
ye
may
remember
them,
how
that
I
told
you.
And
these
things
I
said
not
unto
you
from
the
beginning,
because
I
was
with
you.
But
now
I
go
unto
him
that
sent
me;
and
none
of
you
asketh
me,
Whither
goest
thou?
But
because
I
have
spoken
these
things
unto
you,
sorrow
hath
filled
your
heart.
Nevertheless
I
tell
you
the
truth;
It
is
expedient
for
you
that
I
go
away:
for
if
I
go
not
away,
the
Comforter
will
not
come
unto
you;
but
if
I
go,
I
will
send
him
unto
you.
And
he,
when
he
is
come,
will
convict
the
world
in
respect
of
sin,
and
of
righteousness,
and
of
judgment:
of
sin,
because
they
believe
not
on
me;
of
righteousness,
because
I
go
to
the
Father,
and
ye
behold
me
no
more;
of
judgment,
because
the
prince
of
this
world
hath
been
judged.
I
have
yet
many
things
to
say
unto
you,
but
ye
cannot
bear
them
now.
Howbeit
when
he,
the
Spirit
of
truth,
is
come,
he
shall
guide
you
into
all
the
truth:
for
he
shall
not
speak
from
himself;
but
what
things
soever
he
shall
hear,
these
shall
he
speak:
and
he
shall
declare
unto
you
the
things
that
are
to
come.
He
shall
glorify
me:
for
he
shall
take
of
mine,
and
shall
declare
it
unto
you.
All
things
whatsoever
the
Father
hath
are
mine:
therefore
said
I,
that
he
taketh
of
mine,
and
shall
declare
it
unto
you.
A
little
while,
and
ye
behold
me
no
more;
and
again
a
little
while,
and
ye
shall
see
me.
Some
of
his
disciples
therefore
said
one
to
another,
What
is
this
that
he
saith
unto
us,
A
little
while,
and
ye
behold
me
not;
and
again
a
little
while,
and
ye
shall
see
me:
and,
Because
I
go
to
the
Father?
They
said
therefore,
What
is
this
that
he
saith,
A
little
while?
We
know
not
what
he
saith.
Jesus
perceived
that
they
were
desirous
to
ask
him,
and
he
said
unto
them,
Do
ye
inquire
among
yourselves
concerning
this,
that
I
said,
A
little
while,
and
ye
behold
me
not,
and
again
a
little
while,
and
ye
shall
see
me?
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
that
ye
shall
weep
and
lament,
but
the
world
shall
rejoice:
ye
shall
be
sorrowful,
but
your
sorrow
shall
be
turned
into
joy.
A
woman
when
she
is
in
travail
hath
sorrow,
because
her
hour
is
come:
but
when
she
is
delivered
of
the
child,
she
remembereth
no
more
the
anguish,
for
the
joy
that
a
man
is
born
into
the
world.
And
ye
therefore
now
have
sorrow:
but
I
will
see
you
again,
and
your
heart
shall
rejoice,
and
your
joy
no
one
taketh
away
from
you.
And
in
that
day
ye
shall
ask
me
nothing.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
you,
If
ye
shall
ask
anything
of
the
Father,
he
will
give
it
you
in
my
name.
Hitherto
have
ye
asked
nothing
in
my
name:
ask,
and
ye
shall
receive,
that
your
joy
may
be
fulfilled.
These
things
have
I
spoken
unto
you
in
proverbs:
the
hour
cometh,
when
I
shall
no
more
speak
unto
you
in
proverbs,
but
shall
tell
you
plainly
of
the
Father.
In
that
day
ye
shall
ask
in
my
name:
and
I
say
not
unto
you,
that
I
will
pray
the
Father
for
you;
for
the
Father
himself
loveth
you,
because
ye
have
loved
me,
and
have
believed
that
I
came
forth
from
the
Father.
I
came
out
from
the
Father,
and
am
come
into
the
world:
again,
I
leave
the
world,
and
go
unto
the
Father.
His
disciples
say,
Lo,
now
speakest
thou
plainly,
and
speakest
no
proverb.
Now
know
we
that
thou
knowest
all
things,
and
needest
not
that
any
man
should
ask
thee:
by
this
we
believe
that
thou
camest
forth
from
God.
Jesus
answered
them,
Do
ye
now
believe?
Behold,
the
hour
cometh,
yea,
is
come,
that
ye
shall
be
scattered,
every
man
to
his
own,
and
shall
leave
me
alone:
and
yet
I
am
not
alone,
because
the
Father
is
with
me.
These
things
have
I
spoken
unto
you,
that
in
me
ye
may
have
peace.
In
the
world
ye
have
tribulation:
but
be
of
good
cheer;
I
have
overcome
the
world.
These
things
spake
Jesus;
and
lifting
up
his
eyes
to
heaven,
he
said,
Father,
the
hour
is
come;
glorify
thy
Son,
that
the
Son
may
glorify
thee:
even
as
thou
gavest
him
authority
over
all
flesh,
that
whatsoever
thou
hast
given
him,
to
them
he
should
give
eternal
life.
And
this
is
life
eternal,
that
they
should
know
thee
the
only
true
God,
and
him
whom
thou
didst
send,
even
Jesus
Christ.
I
glorified
thee
on
the
earth,
having
accomplished
the
work
which
thou
hast
given
me
to
do.
And
now,
O
Father,
glorify
thou
me
with
thine
own
self
with
the
glory
which
I
had
with
thee
before
the
world
was.
I
manifested
thy
name
unto
the
men
whom
thou
gavest
me
out
of
the
world:
thine
they
were,
and
thou
gavest
them
to
me;
and
they
have
kept
thy
word.
Now
they
know
that
all
things
whatsoever
thou
hast
given
me
are
from
thee:
for
the
words
which
thou
gavest
me
I
have
given
unto
them;
and
they
received
them,
and
knew
of
a
truth
that
I
came
forth
from
thee,
and
they
believed
that
thou
didst
send
me.
I
pray
for
them:
I
pray
not
for
the
world,
but
for
those
whom
thou
hast
given
me;
for
they
are
thine:
and
all
things
that
are
mine
are
thine,
and
thine
are
mine:
and
I
am
glorified
in
them.
And
I
am
no
more
in
the
world,
and
these
are
in
the
world,
and
I
come
to
thee.
Holy
Father,
keep
them
in
thy
name
which
thou
hast
given
me,
that
they
may
be
one,
even
as
we
are.
While
I
was
with
them,
I
kept
them
in
thy
name
which
thou
hast
given
me:
and
I
guarded
them,
and
not
one
of
them
perished,
but
the
son
of perdition;
that
the
scripture
might
be
fulfilled.
But
now
I
come
to
thee;
and
these
things
I
speak
in
the
world,
that
they
may
have
my
joy
fulfilled
in
themselves.
I
have
given
them
thy
word;
and
the
world
hated
them,
because
they
are
not
of
the
world,
even
as
I
am
not
of
the
world.
I
pray
not
that
thou shouldest
take
them
from
the
world,
but
that
thou shouldest
keep
them
from
the
evil
one.
They
are
not
of
the
world,
even
as
I
am
not
of
the
world.
Sanctify
them
in
the
truth:
thy
word
is
truth.
As
thou
didst
send
me
into
the
world,
even
so
sent
I
them
into
the
world.
And
for
their
sakes
I
sanctify
myself,
that
they
themselves
also
may
be
sanctified
in
truth.
Neither
for
these
only
do
I
pray,
but
for
them
also
that
believe
on
me
through
their
word;
that
they
may
all
be
one;
even
as
thou,
Father,
art
in
me,
and
I
in
thee,
that
they
also
may
be
in
us:
that
the
world
may
believe
that
thou
didst
send
me.
And
the
glory
which
thou
hast
given
me
I
have
given
unto
them;
that
they
may
be
one,
even
as
we
are
one;
I
in
them,
and
thou
in
me,
that
they
may
be
perfected
into
one;
that
the
world
may
know
that
thou
didst
send
me,
and
lovedst
them,
even
as
thou
lovedst
me.
Father,
that
which
thou
hast
given
me,
I
will
that,
where
I
am,
they
also
may
be
with
me;
that
they
may
behold
my
glory,
which
thou
hast
given
me:
for
thou
lovedst
me
before
the
foundation
of
the
world.
O
righteous
Father,
the
world
knew
thee
not,
but
I
knew
thee;
and
these
knew
that
thou
didst
send
me;
and
I
made
known
unto
them
thy
name,
and
will
make
it
known;
that
the
love
wherewith
thou
lovedst
me
may
be
in
them,
and
I
in
them.
When
Jesus
had
spoken
these
words,
he
went
forth
with
his
disciples
over
the
brook
Kidron,
where
was
a
garden,
into
the
which
he
entered,
himself
and
his
disciples.
Now
Judas
also,
which
betrayed
him,
knew
the
place:
for
Jesus oft-times
resorted
thither
with
his
disciples.
Judas
then,
having
received
the
band
of
soldiers,
and
officers
from
the
chief
priests
and
the
Pharisees,
cometh
thither
with
lanterns
and
torches
and
weapons.
Jesus
therefore,
knowing
all
the
things
that
were
coming
upon
him,
went
forth,
and
saith
unto
them,
Whom
seek
ye?
They
answered
him,
Jesus
of
Nazareth.
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
I
am
he.
And
Judas
also,
which
betrayed
him,
was
standing
with
them.
When
therefore
he
said
unto
them,
I
am
he,
they
went
backward,
and
fell
to
the
ground.
Again
therefore
he
asked
them,
Whom
seek
ye?
And
they
said,
Jesus
of
Nazareth.
Jesus
answered,
I
told
you
that
I
am
he:
if
therefore
ye
seek
me,
let
these
go
their
way:
that
the
word
might
be
fulfilled
which
he
spake,
Of
those
whom
thou
hast
given
me
I
lost
not
one.
Simon
Peter
therefore
having
a
sword
drew
it,
and
struck
the
high
priest’s
servant,
and
cut
off
his
right
ear.
Now
the
servant’s
name
was
Malchus.
Jesus
therefore
said
unto
Peter,
Put
up
the
sword
into
the
sheath:
the
cup
which
the
Father
hath
given
me,
shall
I
not
drink
it?
So
the
band
and
the
chief
captain,
and
the
officers
of
the
Jews,
seized
Jesus
and
bound
him,
and
led
him
to Annas
first;
for
he
was
father
in
law
to
Caiaphas,
which
was
high
priest
that
year.
Now
Caiaphas
was
he
which
gave
counsel
to
the
Jews,
that
it
was
expedient
that
one
man
should
die
for
the
people.
And
Simon
Peter
followed
Jesus,
and
so
did
another
disciple.
Now
that
disciple
was
known
unto
the
high
priest,
and
entered
in
with
Jesus
into
the
court
of
the
high
priest;
but
Peter
was
standing
at
the
door
without.
So
the
other
disciple,
which
was
known
unto
the
high
priest,
went
out
and
spake
unto
her
that
kept
the
door,
and
brought
in
Peter.
The
maid
therefore
that
kept
the
door
saith
unto
Peter,
Art
thou
also
one
of
this
man’s
disciples?
He
saith,
I
am
not.
Now
the
servants
and
the
officers
were
standing
there,
having
made
a
fire
of
coals;
for
it
was
cold;
and
they
were
warming
themselves:
and
Peter
also
was
with
them,
standing
and
warming
himself.
The
high
priest
therefore
asked
Jesus
of
his
disciples,
and
of
his
teaching.
Jesus
answered
him,
I
have
spoken
openly
to
the
world;
I
ever
taught
in
synagogues,
and
in
the
temple,
where
all
the
Jews
come
together;
and
in
secret
spake
I
nothing.
Why
askest
thou
me?
ask
them
that
have
heard
me,
what
I
spake
unto
them:
behold,
these
know
the
things
which
I
said.
And
when
he
had
said
this,
one
of
the
officers
standing
by
struck
Jesus
with
his
hand,
saying,
Answerest
thou
the
high
priest
so?
Jesus
answered
him,
If
I
have
spoken
evil,
bear
witness
of
the
evil:
but
if
well,
why
smitest
thou
me?
Annas
therefore
sent
him
bound
unto
Caiaphas
the
high
priest.
Now
Simon
Peter
was
standing
and
warming
himself.
They
said
therefore
unto
him,
Art
thou
also
one
of
his
disciples?
He
denied,
and
said,
I
am
not.
One
of
the
servants
of
the
high
priest,
being
a
kinsman
of
him
whose
ear
Peter
cut
off,
saith,
Did
not
I
see
thee
in
the
garden
with
him?
Peter
therefore
denied
again:
and
straightway
the cock
crew.
They
lead
Jesus
therefore
from
Caiaphas
into
the
palace:
and
it
was
early;
and
they
themselves
entered
not
into
the
palace,
that
they
might
not
be
defiled,
but
might
eat
the
passover.
Pilate
therefore
went
out
unto
them,
and
saith,
What
accusation
bring
ye
against
this
man?
They
answered
and
said
unto
him,
If
this
man
were
not
an evil-doer,
we
should
not
have
delivered
him
up
unto
thee.
Pilate
therefore
said
unto
them,
Take
him
yourselves,
and
judge
him
according
to
your
law.
The
Jews
said
unto
him,
It
is
not
lawful
for
us
to
put
any
man
to
death:
that
the
word
of
Jesus
might
be
fulfilled,
which
he
spake,
signifying
by
what
manner
of
death
he
should
die.
Pilate
therefore
entered
again
into
the
palace,
and
called
Jesus,
and
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
the
King
of
the
Jews?
Jesus
answered,
Sayest
thou
this
of
thyself,
or
did
others
tell
it
thee
concerning
me?
Pilate
answered,
Am
I
a
Jew?
Thine
own
nation
and
the
chief
priests
delivered
thee
unto
me:
what
hast
thou
done?
Jesus
answered,
My
kingdom
is
not
of
this
world:
if
my
kingdom
were
of
this
world,
then
would
my
servants
fight,
that
I
should
not
be
delivered
to
the
Jews:
but
now
is
my
kingdom
not
from
hence.
Pilate
therefore
said
unto
him,
Art
thou
a
king
then?
Jesus
answered,
Thou
sayest
that
I
am
a
king.
To
this
end
have
I
been
born,
and
to
this
end
am
I
come
into
the
world,
that
I
should
bear
witness
unto
the
truth.
Every
one
that
is
of
the
truth
heareth
my
voice.
Pilate
saith
unto
him,
What
is
truth?
And
when
he
had
said
this,
he
went
out
again
unto
the
Jews,
and
saith
unto
them,
I
find
no
crime
in
him.
But
ye
have
a
custom,
that
I
should
release
unto
you
one
at
the
passover:
will
ye
therefore
that
I
release
unto
you
the
King
of
the
Jews?
They
cried
out
therefore
again,
saying,
Not
this
man,
but Barabbas.
Now Barabbas
was
a
robber.
Then
Pilate
therefore
took
Jesus,
and
scourged
him.
And
the
soldiers plaited
a
crown
of
thorns,
and
put
it
on
his
head,
and
arrayed
him
in
a
purple
garment;
and
they
came
unto
him,
and
said,
Hail,
King
of
the
Jews!
and
they
struck
him
with
their
hands.
And
Pilate
went
out
again,
and
saith
unto
them,
Behold,
I
bring
him
out
to
you,
that
ye
may
know
that
I
find
no
crime
in
him.
Jesus
therefore
came
out,
wearing
the
crown
of
thorns
and
the
purple
garment.
And
Pilate
saith
unto
them,
Behold,
the
man!
When
therefore
the
chief
priests
and
the
officers
saw
him,
they
cried
out,
saying,
Crucify
him,
crucify
him.
Pilate
saith
unto
them,
Take
him
yourselves,
and
crucify
him:
for
I
find
no
crime
in
him.
The
Jews
answered
him,
We
have
a
law,
and
by
that
law
he
ought
to
die,
because
he
made
himself
the
Son
of
God.
When
Pilate
therefore
heard
this
saying,
he
was
the
more
afraid;
and
he
entered
into
the
palace
again,
and
saith
unto
Jesus,
Whence
art
thou?
But
Jesus
gave
him
no
answer.
Pilate
therefore
saith
unto
him,
Speakest
thou
not
unto
me?
knowest
thou
not
that
I
have
power
to
release
thee,
and
have
power
to
crucify
thee?
Jesus
answered
him,
Thou
wouldest
have
no
power
against
me,
except
it
were
given
thee
from
above:
therefore
he
that
delivered
me
unto
thee
hath
greater
sin.
Upon
this
Pilate
sought
to
release
him:
but
the
Jews
cried
out,
saying,
If
thou
release
this
man,
thou
art
not
Caesar’s
friend:
every
one
that
maketh
himself
a
king
speaketh
against
Caesar.
When
Pilate
therefore
heard
these
words,
he
brought
Jesus
out,
and
sat
down
on
the judgment-seat
at
a
place
called
The
Pavement,
but
in
Hebrew,
Gabbatha.
Now
it
was
the
Preparation
of
the
passover:
it
was
about
the
sixth
hour.
And
he
saith
unto
the
Jews,
Behold,
your
King!
They
therefore
cried
out,
Away
with
him,
away
with
him,
crucify
him.
Pilate
saith
unto
them,
Shall
I
crucify
your
King?
The
chief
priests
answered,
We
have
no
king
but
Caesar.
Then
therefore
he
delivered
him
unto
them
to
be
crucified.
They
took
Jesus
therefore:
and
he
went
out,
bearing
the
cross
for
himself,
unto
the
place
called
The
place
of
a
skull,
which
is
called
in
Hebrew
Golgotha:
where
they
crucified
him,
and
with
him
two
others,
on
either
side
one,
and
Jesus
in
the
midst.
And
Pilate
wrote
a
title
also,
and
put
it
on
the
cross.
And
there
was
written,
JESUS
OF
NAZARETH,
THE
KING
OF
THE
JEWS.
This
title
therefore
read
many
of
the
Jews:
for
the
place
where
Jesus
was
crucified
was
nigh
to
the
city:
and
it
was
written
in
Hebrew,
and
in
Latin,
and
in
Greek.
The
chief
priests
of
the
Jews
therefore
said
to
Pilate,
Write
not,
The
King
of
the
Jews;
but,
that
he
said,
I
am
King
of
the
Jews.
Pilate
answered,
What
I
have
written
I
have
written.
The
soldiers
therefore,
when
they
had
crucified
Jesus,
took
his
garments,
and
made
four
parts,
to
every
soldier
a
part;
and
also
the
coat:
now
the
coat
was
without seam,
woven
from
the
top
throughout.
They
said
therefore
one
to
another,
Let
us
not
rend
it,
but
cast
lots
for
it,
whose
it
shall
be:
that
the
scripture
might
be
fulfilled,
which
saith,
They
parted
my
garments
among
them,
And
upon
my
vesture
did
they
cast
lots.
These
things
therefore
the
soldiers
did.
But
there
were
standing
by
the
cross
of
Jesus
his
mother,
and
his
mother’s
sister,
Mary
the
wife
of
Clopas,
and
Mary
Magdalene.
When
Jesus
therefore
saw
his
mother,
and
the
disciple
standing
by,
whom
he
loved,
he
saith
unto
his
mother,
Woman,
behold,
thy
son!
Then
saith
he
to
the
disciple,
Behold,
thy
mother!
And
from
that
hour
the
disciple
took
her
unto
his
own
home.
After
this
Jesus,
knowing
that
all
things
are
now
finished,
that
the
scripture
might
be
accomplished,
saith,
I
thirst.
There
was
set
there
a
vessel
full
of
vinegar:
so
they
put
a
sponge
full
of
the
vinegar
upon
hyssop,
and
brought
it
to
his
mouth.
When
Jesus
therefore
had
received
the
vinegar,
he
said,
It
is
finished:
and
he
bowed
his
head,
and
gave
up
his
spirit.
The
Jews
therefore,
because
it
was
the
Preparation,
that
the
bodies
should
not
remain
on
the
cross
upon
the
sabbath (for
the
day
of
that
sabbath
was
a
high
day),
asked
of
Pilate
that
their
legs
might
be
broken,
and
that
they
might
be
taken
away.
The
soldiers
therefore
came,
and
brake
the
legs
of
the
first,
and
of
the
other
which
was
crucified
with
him:
but
when
they
came
to
Jesus,
and
saw
that
he
was
dead
already,
they
brake
not
his
legs:
howbeit
one
of
the
soldiers
with
a
spear
pierced
his
side,
and
straightway
there
came
out
blood
and
water.
And
he
that
hath
seen
hath
borne
witness,
and
his
witness
is
true:
and
he
knoweth
that
he
saith
true,
that
ye
also
may
believe.
For
these
things
came
to
pass,
that
the
scripture
might
be
fulfilled,
A
bone
of
him
shall
not
be
broken.
And
again
another
scripture
saith,
They
shall
look
on
him
whom
they
pierced.
And
after
these
things
Joseph
of Arimathaea,
being
a
disciple
of
Jesus,
but
secretly
for
fear
of
the
Jews,
asked
of
Pilate
that
he
might
take
away
the
body
of
Jesus:
and
Pilate
gave
him
leave.
He
came
therefore,
and
took
away
his
body.
And
there
came
also
Nicodemus,
he
who
at
the
first
came
to
him
by
night,
bringing
a
mixture
of
myrrh
and
aloes,
about
a
hundred
pounds
weight.
So
they
took
the
body
of
Jesus,
and
bound
it
in
linen
cloths
with
the
spices,
as
the
custom
of
the
Jews
is
to
bury.
Now
in
the
place
where
he
was
crucified
there
was
a
garden;
and
in
the
garden
a
new
tomb
wherein
was
never
man
yet
laid.
There
then
because
of
the
Jews’
Preparation (for
the
tomb
was
nigh
at
hand)
they
laid
Jesus.
Now
on
the
first
day
of
the
week
cometh
Mary
Magdalene
early,
while
it
was
yet
dark,
unto
the
tomb,
and
seeth
the
stone
taken
away
from
the
tomb.
She
runneth
therefore,
and
cometh
to
Simon
Peter,
and
to
the
other
disciple,
whom
Jesus
loved,
and
saith
unto
them,
They
have
taken
away
the
Lord
out
of
the
tomb,
and
we
know
not
where
they
have
laid
him.
Peter
therefore
went
forth,
and
the
other
disciple,
and
they
went
toward
the
tomb.
And
they
ran
both
together:
and
the
other
disciple
outran
Peter,
and
came
first
to
the
tomb;
and
stooping
and
looking
in,
he
seeth
the
linen
cloths
lying;
yet
entered
he
not
in.
Simon
Peter
therefore
also
cometh,
following
him,
and
entered
into
the
tomb;
and
he
beholdeth
the
linen
cloths
lying,
and
the
napkin,
that
was
upon
his
head,
not
lying
with
the
linen
cloths,
but
rolled
up
in
a
place
by
itself.
Then
entered
in
therefore
the
other
disciple
also,
which
came
first
to
the
tomb,
and
he
saw,
and
believed.
For
as
yet
they
knew
not
the
scripture,
that
he
must
rise
again
from
the
dead.
So
the
disciples
went
away
again
unto
their
own
home.
But
Mary
was
standing
without
at
the
tomb
weeping:
so,
as
she
wept,
she
stooped
and
looked
into
the
tomb;
and
she
beholdeth
two
angels
in
white
sitting,
one
at
the
head,
and
one
at
the
feet,
where
the
body
of
Jesus
had
lain.
And
they
say
unto
her,
Woman,
why
weepest
thou?
She
saith
unto
them,
Because
they
have
taken
away
my
Lord,
and
I
know
not
where
they
have
laid
him.
When
she
had
thus
said,
she
turned
herself
back,
and
beholdeth
Jesus
standing,
and
knew
not
that
it
was
Jesus.
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Woman,
why
weepest
thou?
whom
seekest
thou?
She,
supposing
him
to
be
the
gardener,
saith
unto
him,
Sir,
if
thou
hast
borne
him
hence,
tell
me
where
thou
hast
laid
him,
and
I
will
take
him
away.
Jesus
saith
unto
her,
Mary.
She
turneth
herself,
and
saith
unto
him
in
Hebrew,
Rabboni;
which
is
to
say,
Master.
Jesus
saith
to
her,
Touch
me
not;
for
I
am
not
yet
ascended
unto
the
Father:
but
go
unto
my
brethren,
and
say
to
them,
I
ascend
unto
my
Father
and
your
Father,
and
my
God
and
your
God.
Mary
Magdalene
cometh
and
telleth
the
disciples,
I
have
seen
the
Lord;
and
how
that
he
had
said
these
things
unto
her.
When
therefore
it
was
evening,
on
that
day,
the
first
day
of
the
week,
and
when
the
doors
were
shut
where
the
disciples
were,
for
fear
of
the
Jews,
Jesus
came
and
stood
in
the
midst,
and
saith
unto
them,
Peace
be
unto
you.
And
when
he
had
said
this,
he
shewed
unto
them
his
hands
and
his
side.
The
disciples
therefore
were
glad,
when
they
saw
the
Lord.
Jesus
therefore
said
to
them
again,
Peace
be
unto
you:
as
the
Father
hath
sent
me,
even
so
send
I
you.
And
when
he
had
said
this,
he
breathed
on
them,
and
saith
unto
them,
Receive
ye
the
Holy
Ghost:
whose
soever
sins
ye
forgive,
they
are
forgiven
unto
them;
whose
soever
sins
ye
retain,
they
are
retained.
But
Thomas,
one
of
the
twelve,
called
Didymus,
was
not
with
them
when
Jesus
came.
The
other
disciples
therefore
said
unto
him,
We
have
seen
the
Lord.
But
he
said
unto
them,
Except
I
shall
see
in
his
hands
the
print
of
the
nails,
and
put
my
finger
into
the
print
of
the
nails,
and
put
my
hand
into
his
side,
I
will
not
believe.
And
after
eight
days
again
his
disciples
were
within,
and
Thomas
with
them.
Jesus
cometh,
the
doors
being
shut,
and
stood
in
the
midst,
and
said,
Peace
be
unto
you.
Then
saith
he
to
Thomas,
Reach
hither
thy
finger,
and
see
my
hands;
and
reach
hither
thy
hand,
and
put
it
into
my
side:
and
be
not
faithless,
but
believing.
Thomas
answered
and
said
unto
him,
My
Lord
and
my
God.
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Because
thou
hast
seen
me,
thou
hast
believed:
blessed
are
they
that
have
not
seen,
and
yet
have
believed.
Many
other
signs
therefore
did
Jesus
in
the
presence
of
the
disciples,
which
are
not
written
in
this
book:
but
these
are
written,
that
ye
may
believe
that
Jesus
is
the
Christ,
the
Son
of
God;
and
that
believing
ye
may
have
life
in
his
name.
After
these
things
Jesus
manifested
himself
again
to
the
disciples
at
the
sea
of
Tiberias;
and
he
manifested
himself
on
this
wise.
There
were
together
Simon
Peter,
and
Thomas
called
Didymus,
and
Nathanael
of
Cana
in
Galilee,
and
the
sons
of
Zebedee,
and
two
other
of
his
disciples.
Simon
Peter
saith
unto
them,
I
go
a
fishing.
They
say
unto
him,
We
also
come
with
thee.
They
went
forth,
and
entered
into
the
boat;
and
that
night
they
took
nothing.
But
when
day
was
now
breaking,
Jesus
stood
on
the beach:
howbeit
the
disciples
knew
not
that
it
was
Jesus.
Jesus
therefore
saith
unto
them,
Children,
have
ye aught
to
eat?
They
answered
him,
No.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Cast
the
net
on
the
right
side
of
the
boat,
and
ye
shall
find.
They
cast
therefore,
and
now
they
were
not
able
to
draw
it
for
the
multitude
of
fishes.
That
disciple
therefore
whom
Jesus
loved
saith
unto
Peter,
It
is
the
Lord.
So
when
Simon
Peter
heard
that
it
was
the
Lord,
he
girt
his
coat
about
him (for
he
was
naked),
and
cast
himself
into
the
sea.
But
the
other
disciples
came
in
the
little
boat (for
they
were
not
far
from
the
land,
but
about
two
hundred
cubits
off),
dragging
the
net
full
of
fishes.
So
when
they
got
out
upon
the
land,
they
see
a
fire
of
coals
there,
and
fish
laid
thereon,
and
bread.
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Bring
of
the
fish
which
ye
have
now
taken.
Simon
Peter
therefore
went
up,
and
drew
the
net
to
land,
full
of
great
fishes,
a
hundred
and
fifty
and
three:
and
for
all
there
were
so
many,
the
net
was
not
rent.
Jesus
saith
unto
them,
Come
and
break
your
fast.
And
none
of
the
disciples
durst
inquire
of
him,
Who
art
thou?
knowing
that
it
was
the
Lord.
Jesus
cometh,
and
taketh
the
bread,
and
giveth
them,
and
the
fish
likewise.
This
is
now
the
third
time
that
Jesus
was
manifested
to
the
disciples,
after
that
he
was
risen
from
the
dead.
So
when
they
had
broken
their
fast,
Jesus
saith
to
Simon
Peter,
Simon,
son
of
John,
lovest
thou
me
more
than
these?
He
saith
unto
him,
Yea,
Lord;
thou
knowest
that
I
love
thee.
He
saith
unto
him,
Feed
my
lambs.
He
saith
to
him
again
a
second
time,
Simon,
son
of
John,
lovest
thou
me?
He
saith
unto
him,
Yea,
Lord;
thou
knowest
that
I
love
thee.
He
saith
unto
him,
Tend
my
sheep.
He
saith
unto
him
the
third
time,
Simon,
son
of
John,
lovest
thou
me?
Peter
was
grieved
because
he
said
unto
him
the
third
time,
Lovest
thou
me?
And
he
said
unto
him,
Lord,
thou
knowest
all
things;
thou
knowest
that
I
love
thee.
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
Feed
my
sheep.
Verily,
verily,
I
say
unto
thee,
When
thou wast
young,
thou girdedst
thyself,
and
walkedst
whither
thou
wouldest:
but
when
thou
shalt
be
old,
thou
shalt
stretch
forth
thy
hands,
and
another
shall
gird
thee,
and
carry
thee
whither
thou
wouldest
not.
Now
this
he
spake,
signifying
by
what
manner
of
death
he
should
glorify
God.
And
when
he
had
spoken
this,
he
saith
unto
him,
Follow
me.
Peter,
turning
about,
seeth
the
disciple
whom
Jesus
loved
following;
which
also
leaned
back
on
his
breast
at
the
supper,
and
said,
Lord,
who
is
he
that
betrayeth
thee?
Peter
therefore
seeing
him
saith
to
Jesus,
Lord,
and
what
shall
this
man
do?
Jesus
saith
unto
him,
If
I
will
that
he
tarry
till
I
come,
what
is
that
to
thee?
follow
thou
me.
This
saying
therefore
went
forth
among
the
brethren,
that
that
disciple
should
not
die:
yet
Jesus
said
not
unto
him,
that
he
should
not
die;
but,
If
I
will
that
he
tarry
till
I
come,
what
is
that
to
thee?
This
is
the
disciple
which
beareth
witness
of
these
things,
and
wrote
these
things:
and
we
know
that
his
witness
is
true.
And
there
are
also
many
other
things
which
Jesus
did,
the
which
if
they
should
be
written
every
one,
I
suppose
that
even
the
world
itself
would
not
contain
the
books
that
should
be
written.
Acts
THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.
ACTS
Act
THE
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.
The
former
treatise
I
made,
O
Theophilus,
concerning
all
that
Jesus
began
both
to
do
and
to
teach,
until
the
day
in
which
he
was
received
up,
after
that
he
had
given
commandment
through
the
Holy
Ghost
unto
the apostles
whom
he
had
chosen:
To
whom
he
also
shewed
himself
alive
after
his
passion
by
many
proofs,
appearing
unto
them
by
the
space
of
forty
days,
and
speaking
the
things
concerning
the
kingdom
of
God:
and,
being
assembled
together
with
them,
he
charged
them
not
to
depart
from
Jerusalem,
but
to
wait
for
the
promise
of
the
Father,
which,
said
he,
ye
heard
from
me:
For
John
indeed baptized
with
water;
but
ye
shall
be baptized
with
the
Holy
Ghost
not
many
days
hence.
They
therefore,
when
they
were
come
together,
asked
him,
saying,
Lord,
dost
thou
at
this
time
restore
the
kingdom
to
Israel?
And
he
said
unto
them,
It
is
not
for
you
to
know
times
or
seasons,
which
the
Father
hath
set
within
his
own
authority.
But
ye
shall
receive
power,
when
the
Holy
Ghost
is
come
upon
you:
and
ye
shall
be
my
witnesses
both
in
Jerusalem,
and
in
all
Judaea
and
Samaria,
and
unto
the
uttermost
part
of
the
earth.
And
when
he
had
said
these
things,
as
they
were
looking,
he
was
taken
up;
and
a
cloud
received
him
out
of
their
sight.
And
while
they
were
looking
stedfastly
into
heaven
as
he
went,
behold,
two
men
stood
by
them
in
white
apparel;
which
also
said,
Ye
men
of
Galilee,
why
stand
ye
looking
into
heaven?
this
Jesus,
which
was
received
up
from
you
into
heaven,
shall
so
come
in
like
manner
as
ye
beheld
him
going
into
heaven.
Then
returned
they
unto
Jerusalem
from
the
mount
called
Olivet,
which
is
nigh
unto
Jerusalem,
a
sabbath
day’s
journey
off.
And
when
they
were
come
in,
they
went
up
into
the
upper
chamber,
where
they
were
abiding;
both
Peter
and
John
and
James
and Andrew,
Philip
and
Thomas, Bartholomew
and
Matthew,
James
the
son
of Alphaeus,
and
Simon
the Zealot,
and
Judas
the
son
of
James.
These
all
with
one
accord
continued
stedfastly
in
prayer,
with
the
women,
and
Mary
the
mother
of
Jesus,
and
with
his
brethren.
And
in
these
days
Peter
stood
up
in
the
midst
of
the
brethren,
and
said (and
there
was
a
multitude
of
persons
gathered
together,
about
a
hundred
and
twenty),
Brethren,
it
was
needful
that
the
scripture
should
be
fulfilled,
which
the
Holy
Ghost
spake
before
by
the
mouth
of
David
concerning
Judas,
who
was
guide
to
them
that
took
Jesus.
For
he
was
numbered
among
us,
and
received
his
portion
in
this
ministry.
(Now
this
man
obtained
a
field
with
the
reward
of
his
iniquity;
and
falling
headlong,
he
burst
asunder
in
the
midst,
and
all
his
bowels
gushed
out.
And
it
became
known
to
all
the
dwellers
at
Jerusalem; insomuch
that
in
their
language
that
field
was
called Akeldama,
that
is,
The
field
of
blood.)
For
it
is
written
in
the
book
of
Psalms,
Let
his
habitation
be
made
desolate,
And
let
no
man
dwell
therein:
and,
His
office
let
another
take.
Of
the
men
therefore
which
have
companied
with
us
all
the
time
that
the
Lord
Jesus
went
in
and
went
out
among
us,
beginning
from
the baptism
of
John,
unto
the
day
that
he
was
received
up
from
us,
of
these
must
one
become
a
witness
with
us
of
his resurrection.
And
they
put
forward
two,
Joseph
called Barsabbas,
who
was
surnamed
Justus,
and
Matthias.
And
they
prayed,
and
said,
Thou,
Lord,
which
knowest
the
hearts
of
all
men,
shew
of
these
two
the
one
whom
thou
hast
chosen,
to
take
the
place
in
this
ministry
and apostleship,
from
which
Judas
fell
away,
that
he
might
go
to
his
own
place.
And
they
gave
lots
for
them;
and
the
lot
fell
upon
Matthias;
and
he
was
numbered
with
the
eleven apostles.
And
when
the
day
of
Pentecost
was
now
come,
they
were
all
together
in
one
place.
And
suddenly
there
came
from
heaven
a
sound
as
of
the
rushing
of
a
mighty
wind,
and
it
filled
all
the
house
where
they
were
sitting.
And
there
appeared
unto
them
tongues
parting
asunder,
like
as
of
fire;
and
it
sat
upon
each
one
of
them.
And
they
were
all
filled
with
the
Holy
Spirit,
and
began
to
speak
with
other
tongues,
as
the
Spirit
gave
them
utterance.
Now
there
were
dwelling
at
Jerusalem
Jews,
devout
men,
from
every
nation
under
heaven.
And
when
this
sound
was
heard,
the
multitude
came
together,
and
were
confounded,
because
that
every
man
heard
them
speaking
in
his
own
language.
And
they
were
all
amazed
and
marveled,
saying,
Behold,
are
not
all
these
which
speak Galilaeans?
And
how
hear
we,
every
man
in
our
own
language,
wherein
we
were
born?
Parthians
and
Medes
and
Elamites,
and
the
dwellers
in
Mesopotamia,
in
Judaea
and
Cappadocia,
in
Pontus
and
Asia,
in
Phrygia
and
Pamphylia,
in
Egypt
and
the
parts
of
Libya
about
Cyrene,
and
sojourners
from
Rome,
both
Jews
and
proselytes,
Cretans
and
Arabians,
we
do
hear
them
speaking
in
our
tongues
the
mighty
works
of
God.
And
they
were
all
amazed,
and
were
perplexed,
saying
one
to
another,
What
meaneth
this?
But
others
mocking
said,
They
are
filled
with
new
wine.
But
Peter,
standing
up
with
the
eleven,
lifted
up
his
voice,
and
spake
forth
unto
them,
saying,
Ye
men
of Judaea,
and
all
ye
that
dwell
at
Jerusalem,
be
this
known
unto
you,
and
give
ear
unto
my
words.
For
these
are
not
drunken,
as
ye
suppose;
seeing
it
is
but
the
third
hour
of
the
day;
but
this
is
that
which
hath
been
spoken
by
the
prophet
Joel;
And
it
shall
be
in
the
last
days,
saith
God,
I
will
pour
forth
of
my
Spirit
upon
all
flesh:
And
your
sons
and
your
daughters
shall
prophesy,
And
your
young
men
shall
see
visions,
And
your
old
men
shall
dream
dreams:
Yea
and
on
my
servants
and
on
my
handmaidens
in
those
days
Will
I
pour
forth
of
my
Spirit;
and
they
shall
prophesy.
And
I
will
shew
wonders
in
the
heaven
above,
And
signs
on
the
earth
beneath;
Blood,
and
fire,
and
vapour
of
smoke:
The
sun
shall
be
turned
into
darkness,
And
the
moon
into
blood,
Before
the
day
of
the
Lord
come,
That
great
and
notable
day:
And
it
shall
be,
that
whosoever
shall
call
on
the
name
of
the
Lord
shall
be
saved.
Ye
men
of
Israel,
hear
these
words:
Jesus
of
Nazareth,
a
man
approved
of
God
unto
you
by
mighty
works
and
wonders
and
signs,
which
God
did
by
him
in
the
midst
of
you,
even
as
ye
yourselves
know;
him,
being
delivered
up
by
the
determinate
counsel
and
foreknowledge
of
God,
ye
by
the
hand
of
lawless
men
did crucify
and
slay:
whom
God
raised
up,
having
loosed
the
pangs
of
death:
because
it
was
not
possible
that
he
should
be
holden
of
it.
For
David
saith
concerning
him,
I
beheld
the
Lord
always
before
my
face;
For
he
is
on
my
right
hand,
that
I
should
not
be
moved:
Therefore
my
heart
was
glad,
and
my
tongue
rejoiced;
Moreover
my
flesh
also
shall
dwell
in
hope:
Because
thou
wilt
not
leave
my
soul
in Hades,
Neither
wilt
thou
give
thy
Holy
One
to
see
corruption.
Thou
madest
known
unto
me
the
ways
of
life;
Thou
shalt
make
me
full
of
gladness
with
thy
countenance.
Brethren,
I
may
say
unto
you
freely
of
the
patriarch
David,
that
he
both
died
and
was
buried,
and
his
tomb
is
with
us
unto
this
day.
Being
therefore
a
prophet,
and
knowing
that
God
had
sworn
with
an
oath
to
him,
that
of
the
fruit
of
his
loins
he
would
set
one
upon
his
throne;
he foreseeing
this
spake
of
the resurrection
of
the
Christ,
that
neither
was
he
left
in Hades,
nor
did
his
flesh
see
corruption.
This
Jesus
did
God
raise
up,
whereof
we
all
are
witnesses.
Being
therefore
by
the
right
hand
of
God
exalted,
and
having
received
of
the
Father
the
promise
of
the
Holy
Ghost,
he
hath
poured
forth
this,
which
ye
see
and
hear.
For
David
ascended
not
into
the
heavens:
but
he
saith
himself,
The
Lord
said
unto
my
Lord,
Sit
thou
on
my
right
hand,
Till
I
make
thine
enemies
the
footstool
of
thy
feet.
Let
all
the
house
of
Israel
therefore
know
assuredly,
that
God
hath
made
him
both
Lord
and
Christ,
this
Jesus
whom
ye
crucified.
Now
when
they
heard
this,
they
were
pricked
in
their
heart,
and
said
unto
Peter
and
the
rest
of
the apostles,
Brethren,
what
shall
we
do?
And
Peter
said
unto
them,
Repent
ye,
and
be baptized
every
one
of
you
in
the
name
of
Jesus
Christ
unto
the
remission
of
your
sins;
and
ye
shall
receive
the
gift
of
the
Holy
Ghost.
For
to
you
is
the
promise,
and
to
your
children,
and
to
all
that
are
afar
off,
even
as
many
as
the
Lord
our
God
shall
call
unto
him.
And
with
many
other
words
he
testified,
and
exhorted
them,
saying,
Save
yourselves
from
this
crooked
generation.
They
then
that
received
his
word
were baptized:
and
there
were
added
unto
them
in
that
day
about
three
thousand
souls.
And
they
continued
stedfastly
in
the apostles’
teaching
and
fellowship,
in
the
breaking
of
bread
and
the
prayers.
And
fear
came
upon
every
soul:
and
many
wonders
and
signs
were
done
by
the apostles.
And
all
that
believed
were
together,
and
had
all
things
common;
and
they
sold
their
possessions
and
goods,
and
parted
them
to
all,
according
as
any
man
had
need.
And
day
by
day,
continuing
stedfastly
with
one
accord
in
the
temple,
and
breaking
bread
at
home,
they
did
take
their
food
with
gladness
and singleness
of
heart,
praising
God,
and
having
favour
with
all
the
people.
And
the
Lord
added
to
them
day
by
day
those
that
were
being
saved.
Now
Peter
and
John
were
going
up
into
the
temple
at
the
hour
of
prayer,
being
the
ninth
hour.
And
a
certain
man
that
was
lame
from
his
mother’s
womb
was
carried,
whom
they
laid
daily
at
the
door
of
the
temple
which
is
called
Beautiful,
to
ask
alms
of
them
that
entered
into
the
temple;
who
seeing
Peter
and
John
about
to
go
into
the
temple,
asked
to
receive
an
alms.
And
Peter, fastening
his
eyes
upon
him,
with
John,
said,
Look
on
us.
And
he
gave
heed
unto
them,
expecting
to
receive
something
from
them.
But
Peter
said,
Silver
and
gold
have
I
none;
but
what
I
have,
that
give
I
thee.
In
the
name
of
Jesus
Christ
of
Nazareth,
walk.
And
he
took
him
by
the
right
hand,
and
raised
him
up:
and
immediately
his
feet
and
his ankle-bones
received
strength.
And
leaping
up,
he
stood,
and
began
to
walk;
and
he
entered
with
them
into
the
temple,
walking,
and
leaping,
and
praising
God.
And
all
the
people
saw
him
walking
and
praising
God:
and
they
took
knowledge
of
him,
that
it
was
he
which
sat
for
alms
at
the
Beautiful
Gate
of
the
temple:
and
they
were
filled
with
wonder
and
amazement
at
that
which
had
happened
unto
him.
And
as
he
held
Peter
and
John,
all
the
people
ran
together
unto
them
in
the
porch
that
is
called
Solomon’s,
greatly
wondering.
And
when
Peter
saw
it,
he
answered
unto
the
people,
Ye
men
of
Israel,
why
marvel
ye
at
this
man?
or
why
fasten
ye
your
eyes
on
us,
as
though
by
our
own
power
or
godliness
we
had
made
him
to
walk?
The
God
of
Abraham,
and
of
Isaac,
and
of
Jacob,
the
God
of
our
fathers,
hath
glorified
his
Servant
Jesus;
whom
ye
delivered
up,
and
denied
before
the
face
of
Pilate,
when
he
had
determined
to
release
him.
But
ye
denied
the
Holy
and
Righteous
One,
and
asked
for
a
murderer
to
be
granted
unto
you,
and
killed
the
Prince
of
life;
whom
God
raised
from
the
dead;
whereof
we
are
witnesses.
And
by
faith
in
his
name
hath
his
name
made
this
man
strong,
whom
ye
behold
and
know:
yea,
the
faith
which
is
through
him
hath
given
him
this
perfect
soundness
in
the
presence
of
you
all.
And
now,
brethren,
I
wot
that
in
ignorance
ye
did
it,
as
did
also
your
rulers.
But
the
things
which
God foreshewed
by
the
mouth
of
all
the
prophets,
that
his
Christ
should
suffer,
he
thus
fulfilled.
Repent
ye
therefore,
and
turn
again,
that
your
sins
may
be
blotted
out,
that
so
there
may
come
seasons
of
refreshing
from
the
presence
of
the
Lord;
and
that
he
may
send
the
Christ
who
hath
been
appointed
for
you,
even
Jesus:
whom
the
heaven
must
receive
until
the
times
of restoration
of
all
things,
whereof
God
spake
by
the
mouth
of
his
holy
prophets
which
have
been
since
the
world
began.
Moses
indeed
said,
A
prophet
shall
the
Lord
God
raise
up
unto
you
from
among
your
brethren,
like
unto
me;
to
him
shall
ye
hearken
in
all
things
whatsoever
he
shall
speak
unto
you.
And
it
shall
be,
that
every
soul,
which
shall
not
hearken
to
that
prophet,
shall
be
utterly
destroyed
from
among
the
people.
Yea
and
all
the
prophets
from
Samuel
and
them
that
followed
after,
as
many
as
have
spoken,
they
also
told
of
these
days.
Ye
are
the
sons
of
the
prophets,
and
of
the
covenant
which
God
made
with
your
fathers,
saying
unto
Abraham,
And
in
thy
seed
shall
all
the
families
of
the
earth
be
blessed.
Unto
you
first
God,
having
raised
up
his
Servant,
sent
him
to
bless
you,
in
turning
away
every
one
of
you
from
your
iniquities.
And
as
they
spake
unto
the
people,
the
priests
and
the
captain
of
the
temple
and
the
Sadducees
came
upon
them,
being
sore
troubled
because
they
taught
the
people,
and
proclaimed
in
Jesus
the resurrection
from
the
dead.
And
they
laid
hands
on
them,
and
put
them
in
ward
unto
the
morrow:
for
it
was
now
eventide.
But
many
of
them
that
heard
the
word
believed;
and
the
number
of
the
men
came
to
be
about
five
thousand.
And
it
came
to
pass
on
the
morrow,
that
their
rulers
and
elders
and
scribes
were
gathered
together
in
Jerusalem;
and Annas
the
high
priest
was
there,
and
Caiaphas,
and
John,
and Alexander,
and
as
many
as
were
of
the
kindred
of
the
high
priest.
And
when
they
had
set
them
in
the
midst,
they
inquired,
By
what
power,
or
in
what
name,
have
ye
done
this?
Then
Peter,
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost,
said
unto
them,
Ye
rulers
of
the
people,
and
elders,
if
we
this
day
are
examined
concerning
a
good
deed
done
to
an
impotent
man,
by
what
means
this
man
is
made
whole;
be
it
known
unto
you
all,
and
to
all
the
people
of
Israel,
that
in
the
name
of
Jesus
Christ
of
Nazareth,
whom
ye
crucified,
whom
God
raised
from
the
dead,
even
in
him
doth
this
man
stand
here
before
you
whole.
He
is
the
stone
which
was
set
at
nought
of
you
the
builders,
which
was
made
the
head
of
the
corner.
And
in
none
other
is
there
salvation:
for
neither
is
there
any
other
name
under
heaven,
that
is
given
among
men,
wherein
we
must
be
saved.
Now
when
they
beheld
the
boldness
of
Peter
and
John,
and
had
perceived
that
they
were
unlearned
and
ignorant
men,
they
marveled;
and
they
took
knowledge
of
them,
that
they
had
been
with
Jesus.
And
seeing
the
man
which
was
healed
standing
with
them,
they
could
say
nothing
against
it.
But
when
they
had
commanded
them
to
go
aside
out
of
the
council,
they
conferred
among
themselves,
saying,
What
shall
we
do
to
these
men?
for
that
indeed
a
notable
miracle
hath
been
wrought
through
them,
is
manifest
to
all
that
dwell
in
Jerusalem;
and
we
cannot
deny
it.
But
that
it
spread
no
further
among
the
people,
let
us
threaten
them,
that
they
speak
henceforth
to
no
man
in
this
name.
And
they
called
them,
and
charged
them
not
to
speak
at
all
nor
teach
in
the
name
of
Jesus.
But
Peter
and
John
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Whether
it
be
right
in
the
sight
of
God
to
hearken
unto
you
rather
than
unto
God,
judge
ye:
for
we
cannot
but
speak
the
things
which
we
saw
and
heard.
And
they,
when
they
had
further
threatened
them,
let
them
go,
finding
nothing
how
they
might
punish
them,
because
of
the
people;
for
all
men
glorified
God
for
that
which
was
done.
For
the
man
was
more
than
forty
years
old,
on
whom
this
miracle
of
healing
was
wrought.
And
being
let
go,
they
came
to
their
own
company,
and
reported
all
that
the
chief
priests
and
the
elders
had
said
unto
them.
And
they,
when
they
heard
it,
lifted
up
their
voice
to
God
with
one
accord,
and
said,
O
Lord,
thou
that
didst
make
the
heaven
and
the
earth
and
the
sea,
and
all
that
in
them
is:
who
by
the
Holy
Ghost,
by
the
mouth
of
our
father
David
thy
servant,
didst
say,
Why
did
the
Gentiles
rage,
And
the
peoples
imagine
vain
things?
The
kings
of
the
earth
set
themselves
in
array,
And
the
rulers
were
gathered
together,
Against
the
Lord,
and
against
his
Anointed:
for
of
a
truth
in
this
city
against
thy
holy
Servant
Jesus,
whom
thou
didst
anoint,
both
Herod
and
Pontius
Pilate,
with
the
Gentiles
and
the
peoples
of
Israel,
were
gathered
together,
to
do
whatsoever
thy
hand
and
thy
counsel foreordained
to
come
to
pass.
And
now,
Lord,
look
upon
their threatenings:
and
grant
unto
thy
servants
to
speak
thy
word
with
all
boldness,
while
thou stretchest
forth
thy
hand
to
heal;
and
that
signs
and
wonders
may
be
done
through
the
name
of
thy
holy
Servant
Jesus.
And
when
they
had
prayed,
the
place
was
shaken
wherein
they
were
gathered
together;
and
they
were
all
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost,
and
they
spake
the
word
of
God
with
boldness.
And
the
multitude
of
them
that
believed
were
of
one
heart
and
soul:
and
not
one
of
them
said
that aught
of
the
things
which
he
possessed
was
his
own;
but
they
had
all
things
common.
And
with
great
power
gave
the apostles
their
witness
of
the resurrection
of
the
Lord
Jesus:
and
great
grace
was
upon
them
all.
For
neither
was
there
among
them
any
that
lacked:
for
as
many
as
were
possessors
of
lands
or
houses
sold
them,
and
brought
the
prices
of
the
things
that
were
sold,
and
laid
them
at
the apostles’
feet:
and distribution
was
made
unto
each,
according
as
any
one
had
need.
And
Joseph,
who
by
the apostles
was
surnamed Barnabas (which
is,
being
interpreted,
Son
of
exhortation),
a
Levite,
a
man
of
Cyprus
by
race,
having
a
field,
sold
it,
and
brought
the
money,
and
laid
it
at
the apostles’
feet.
But
a
certain
man
named Ananias,
with
Sapphira
his
wife,
sold
a
possession,
and
kept
back
part
of
the
price,
his
wife
also
being
privy
to
it,
and
brought
a
certain
part,
and
laid
it
at
the apostles’
feet.
But
Peter
said, Ananias,
why
hath
Satan
filled
thy
heart
to
lie
to
the
Holy
Ghost,
and
to
keep
back
part
of
the
price
of
the
land?
Whiles
it
remained,
did
it
not
remain
thine
own?
and
after
it
was
sold,
was
it
not
in
thy
power?
How
is
it
that
thou
hast
conceived
this
thing
in
thy
heart?
thou
hast
not
lied
unto
men,
but
unto
God.
And Ananias
hearing
these
words
fell
down
and
gave
up
the
ghost:
and
great
fear
came
upon
all
that
heard
it.
And
the
young
men
arose
and
wrapped
him
round,
and
they
carried
him
out
and
buried
him.
And
it
was
about
the
space
of
three
hours
after,
when
his
wife,
not
knowing
what
was
done,
came
in.
And
Peter
answered
unto
her,
Tell
me
whether
ye
sold
the
land
for
so
much.
And
she
said,
Yea,
for
so
much.
But
Peter
said
unto
her,
How
is
it
that
ye
have
agreed
together
to
tempt
the
Spirit
of
the
Lord?
behold,
the
feet
of
them
which
have
buried
thy
husband
are
at
the
door,
and
they
shall
carry
thee
out.
And
she
fell
down
immediately
at
his
feet,
and
gave
up
the
ghost:
and
the
young
men
came
in
and
found
her
dead,
and
they
carried
her
out
and
buried
her
by
her
husband.
And
great
fear
came
upon
the
whole
church,
and
upon
all
that
heard
these
things.
And
by
the
hands
of
the apostles
were
many
signs
and
wonders
wrought
among
the
people;
and
they
were
all
with
one
accord
in
Solomon’s
porch.
But
of
the
rest
durst
no
man
join
himself
to
them:
howbeit
the
people
magnified
them;
and
believers
were
the
more
added
to
the
Lord,
multitudes
both
of
men
and
women;
insomuch
that
they
even
carried
out
the
sick
into
the
streets,
and
laid
them
on
beds
and
couches,
that,
as
Peter
came
by,
at
the
least
his
shadow
might
overshadow
some
one
of
them.
And
there
also
came
together
the
multitude
from
the
cities
round
about
Jerusalem,
bringing
sick
folk,
and
them
that
were
vexed
with
unclean
spirits:
and
they
were
healed
every
one.
But
the
high
priest
rose
up,
and
all
they
that
were
with
him (which
is
the sect
of
the
Sadducees),
and
they
were
filled
with
jealousy,
and
laid
hands
on
the apostles,
and
put
them
in
public
ward.
But
an
angel
of
the
Lord
by
night
opened
the
prison
doors,
and
brought
them
out,
and
said,
Go
ye,
and
stand
and
speak
in
the
temple
to
the
people
all
the
words
of
this
Life.
And
when
they
heard
this,
they
entered
into
the
temple
about
daybreak,
and
taught.
But
the
high
priest
came,
and
they
that
were
with
him,
and
called
the
council
together,
and
all
the
senate
of
the
children
of
Israel,
and
sent
to
the prison-house
to
have
them
brought.
But
the
officers
that
came
found
them
not
in
the
prison;
and
they
returned,
and
told,
saying,
The prison-house
we
found
shut
in
all
safety,
and
the
keepers
standing
at
the
doors:
but
when
we
had
opened,
we
found
no
man
within.
Now
when
the
captain
of
the
temple
and
the
chief
priests
heard
these
words,
they
were
much
perplexed
concerning
them
whereunto
this
would
grow.
And
there
came
one
and
told
them,
Behold,
the
men
whom
ye
put
in
the
prison
are
in
the
temple
standing
and
teaching
the
people.
Then
went
the
captain
with
the
officers,
and
brought
them,
but
without
violence;
for
they
feared
the
people,
lest
they
should
be
stoned.
And
when
they
had
brought
them,
they
set
them
before
the
council.
And
the
high
priest
asked
them,
saying,
We
straitly
charged
you
not
to
teach
in
this
name:
and
behold,
ye
have
filled
Jerusalem
with
your
teaching,
and
intend
to
bring
this
man’s
blood
upon
us.
But
Peter
and
the apostles
answered
and
said,
We
must
obey
God
rather
than
men.
The
God
of
our
fathers
raised
up
Jesus,
whom
ye
slew,
hanging
him
on
a
tree.
Him
did
God
exalt
with
his
right
hand
to
be
a
Prince
and
a
Saviour,
for
to
give
repentance
to
Israel,
and
remission
of
sins.
And
we
are
witnesses
of
these
things;
and
so
is
the
Holy
Ghost,
whom
God
hath
given
to
them
that
obey
him.
But
they,
when
they
heard
this,
were
cut
to
the
heart,
and
were
minded
to
slay
them.
But
there
stood
up
one
in
the
council,
a
Pharisee,
named
Gamaliel,
a
doctor
of
the
law,
had
in
honour
of
all
the
people,
and
commanded
to
put
the
men
forth
a
little
while.
And
he
said
unto
them,
Ye
men
of
Israel,
take
heed
to
yourselves
as
touching
these
men,
what
ye
are
about
to
do.
For
before
these
days
rose
up
Theudas,
giving
himself
out
to
be
somebody;
to
whom
a
number
of
men,
about
four
hundred,
joined
themselves:
who
was
slain;
and
all,
as
many
as
obeyed
him,
were
dispersed,
and
came
to
nought.
After
this
man
rose
up
Judas
of
Galilee
in
the
days
of
the
enrollment,
and
drew
away
some
of
the
people
after
him:
he
also
perished;
and
all,
as
many
as
obeyed
him,
were
scattered
abroad.
And
now
I
say
unto
you,
Refrain
from
these
men,
and
let
them
alone:
for
if
this
counsel
or
this
work
be
of
men,
it
will
be
overthrown:
but
if
it
is
of
God,
ye
will
not
be
able
to
overthrow
them;
lest
haply
ye
be
found
even
to
be
fighting
against
God.
And
to
him
they
agreed:
and
when
they
had
called
the apostles
unto
them,
they
beat
them
and
charged
them
not
to
speak
in
the
name
of
Jesus,
and
let
them
go.
They
therefore
departed
from
the
presence
of
the
council,
rejoicing
that
they
were
counted
worthy
to
suffer
dishonour
for
the
Name.
And
every
day,
in
the
temple
and
at
home,
they
ceased
not
to
teach
and
to
preach
Jesus
as
the
Christ.
Now
in
these
days,
when
the
number
of
the
disciples
was
multiplying,
there
arose
a
murmuring
of
the Grecian
Jews
against
the
Hebrews,
because
their
widows
were
neglected
in
the
daily
ministration.
And
the
twelve
called
the
multitude
of
the
disciples
unto
them,
and
said,
It
is
not
fit
that
we
should
forsake
the
word
of
God,
and
serve
tables.
Look
ye
out
therefore,
brethren,
from
among
you
seven
men
of
good
report,
full
of
the
Spirit
and
of
wisdom,
whom
we
may
appoint
over
this
business.
But
we
will
continue
stedfastly
in
prayer,
and
in
the
ministry
of
the
word.
And
the
saying
pleased
the
whole
multitude:
and
they
chose
Stephen,
a
man
full
of
faith
and
of
the
Holy
Spirit,
and
Philip,
and
Prochorus,
and
Nicanor,
and
Timon,
and
Parmenas,
and
Nicolas
a
proselyte
of Antioch:
whom
they
set
before
the apostles:
and
when
they
had
prayed,
they
laid
their
hands
on
them.
And
the
word
of
God
increased;
and
the
number
of
the
disciples
multiplied
in
Jerusalem
exceedingly;
and
a
great
company
of
the
priests
were
obedient
to
the
faith.
And
Stephen,
full
of
grace
and
power,
wrought
great
wonders
and
signs
among
the
people.
But
there
arose
certain
of
them
that
were
of
the
synagogue
called
the
synagogue
of
the
Libertines,
and
of
the
Cyrenians,
and
of
the Alexandrians,
and
of
them
of
Cilicia
and
Asia,
disputing
with
Stephen.
And
they
were
not
able
to
withstand
the
wisdom
and
the
Spirit
by
which
he
spake.
Then
they
suborned
men,
which
said,
We
have
heard
him
speak blasphemous
words
against
Moses,
and
against
God.
And
they
stirred
up
the
people,
and
the
elders,
and
the
scribes,
and
came
upon
him,
and
seized
him,
and
brought
him
into
the
council,
and
set
up
false
witnesses,
which
said,
This
man
ceaseth
not
to
speak
words
against
this
holy
place,
and
the
law:
for
we
have
heard
him
say,
that
this
Jesus
of
Nazareth
shall
destroy
this
place,
and
shall
change
the
customs
which
Moses
delivered
unto
us.
And
all
that
sat
in
the
council, fastening
their
eyes
on
him,
saw
his
face
as
it
had
been
the
face
of
an
angel.
And
the
high
priest
said,
Are
these
things
so?
And
he
said,
Brethren
and
fathers,
hearken.
The
God
of
glory
appeared
unto
our
father
Abraham,
when
he
was
in
Mesopotamia,
before
he
dwelt
in
Haran,
and
said
unto
him,
Get
thee
out
of
thy
land,
and
from
thy
kindred,
and
come
into
the
land
which
I
shall
shew
thee.
Then
came
he
out
of
the
land
of
the Chaldaeans,
and
dwelt
in
Haran:
and
from
thence,
when
his
father
was
dead,
God
removed
him
into
this
land,
wherein
ye
now
dwell:
and
he
gave
him
none
inheritance
in
it,
no,
not
so
much
as
to
set
his
foot
on:
and
he
promised
that
he
would
give
it
to
him
in
possession,
and
to
his
seed
after
him,
when
as
yet
he
had
no
child.
And
God
spake
on
this
wise,
that
his
seed
should
sojourn
in
a
strange
land,
and
that
they
should
bring
them
into
bondage,
and
entreat
them
evil,
four
hundred
years.
And
the
nation
to
which
they
shall
be
in
bondage
will
I
judge,
said
God:
and
after
that
shall
they
come
forth,
and
serve
me
in
this
place.
And
he
gave
him
the
covenant
of
circumcision:
and
so
Abraham
begat
Isaac,
and
circumcised
him
the
eighth
day;
and
Isaac
begat
Jacob,
and
Jacob
the
twelve
patriarchs.
And
the
patriarchs,
moved
with
jealousy
against
Joseph,
sold
him
into
Egypt:
and
God
was
with
him,
and
delivered
him
out
of
all
his
afflictions,
and
gave
him
favour
and
wisdom
before
Pharaoh
king
of
Egypt;
and
he
made
him
governor
over
Egypt
and
all
his
house.
Now
there
came
a
famine
over
all
Egypt
and
Canaan,
and
great
affliction:
and
our
fathers
found
no
sustenance.
But
when
Jacob
heard
that
there
was
corn
in
Egypt,
he
sent
forth
our
fathers
the
first
time.
And
at
the
second
time
Joseph
was
made
known
to
his
brethren;
and
Joseph’s
race
became
manifest
unto
Pharaoh.
And
Joseph
sent,
and
called
to
him
Jacob
his
father,
and
all
his
kindred,
threescore
and
fifteen
souls.
And
Jacob
went
down
into
Egypt;
and
he
died,
himself,
and
our
fathers;
and
they
were
carried
over
unto
Shechem,
and
laid
in
the
tomb
that
Abraham
bought
for
a
price
in
silver
of
the
sons
of
Hamor
in
Shechem.
But
as
the
time
of
the
promise
drew
nigh,
which
God vouchsafed
unto
Abraham,
the
people
grew
and
multiplied
in
Egypt,
till
there
arose
another
king
over
Egypt,
which
knew
not
Joseph.
The
same
dealt
subtilly
with
our
race,
and
evil
entreated
our
fathers,
that
they
should
cast
out
their
babes
to
the
end
they
might
not
live.
At
which
season
Moses
was
born,
and
was
exceeding
fair;
and
he
was
nourished
three
months
in
his
father’s
house:
and
when
he
was
cast
out,
Pharaoh’s
daughter
took
him
up,
and
nourished
him
for
her
own
son.
And
Moses
was
instructed
in
all
the
wisdom
of
the
Egyptians;
and
he
was
mighty
in
his
words
and
works.
But
when
he
was well-nigh
forty
years
old,
it
came
into
his
heart
to
visit
his
brethren
the
children
of
Israel.
And
seeing
one
of
them
suffer
wrong,
he
defended
him,
and
avenged
him
that
was
oppressed,
smiting
the
Egyptian:
and
he
supposed
that
his
brethren
understood
how
that
God
by
his
hand
was
giving
them
deliverance;
but
they
understood
not.
And
the
day
following
he
appeared
unto
them
as
they
strove,
and
would
have
set
them
at
one
again,
saying, Sirs,
ye
are
brethren;
why
do
ye
wrong
one
to
another?
But
he
that
did
his
neighbour
wrong
thrust
him
away,
saying,
Who
made
thee
a
ruler
and
a
judge
over
us?
Wouldest
thou
kill
me,
as
thou
killedst
the
Egyptian
yesterday?
And
Moses
fled
at
this
saying,
and
became
a
sojourner
in
the
land
of
Midian,
where
he
begat
two
sons.
And
when
forty
years
were
fulfilled,
an
angel
appeared
to
him
in
the
wilderness
of
mount
Sinai,
in
a
flame
of
fire
in
a
bush.
And
when
Moses
saw
it,
he
wondered
at
the
sight:
and
as
he
drew
near
to
behold,
there
came
a
voice
of
the
Lord,
I
am
the
God
of
thy
fathers,
the
God
of
Abraham,
and
of
Isaac,
and
of
Jacob.
And
Moses
trembled,
and
durst
not
behold.
And
the
Lord
said
unto
him,
Loose
the
shoes
from
thy
feet:
for
the
place
whereon
thou
standest
is
holy
ground.
I
have
surely
seen
the
affliction
of
my
people
which
is
in
Egypt,
and
have
heard
their
groaning,
and
I
am
come
down
to
deliver
them:
and
now
come,
I
will
send
thee
into
Egypt.
This
Moses
whom
they
refused,
saying,
Who
made
thee
a
ruler
and
a
judge?
him
hath
God
sent
to
be
both
a
ruler
and
a
deliverer
with
the
hand
of
the
angel
which
appeared
to
him
in
the
bush.
This
man
led
them
forth,
having
wrought
wonders
and
signs
in
Egypt,
and
in
the
Red
sea,
and
in
the
wilderness
forty
years.
This
is
that
Moses,
which
said
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
A
prophet
shall
God
raise
up
unto
you
from
among
your
brethren,
like
unto
me.
This
is
he
that
was
in
the
church
in
the
wilderness
with
the
angel
which
spake
to
him
in
the
mount
Sinai,
and
with
our
fathers:
who
received
living
oracles
to
give
unto
us:
to
whom
our
fathers
would
not
be
obedient,
but
thrust
him
from
them,
and
turned
back
in
their
hearts
unto
Egypt,
saying
unto
Aaron,
Make
us
gods
which
shall
go
before
us:
for
as
for
this
Moses,
which
led
us
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
we
wot
not
what
is
become
of
him.
And
they
made
a
calf
in
those
days,
and
brought
a
sacrifice
unto
the
idol,
and
rejoiced
in
the
works
of
their
hands.
But
God
turned,
and
gave
them
up
to
serve
the
host
of
heaven;
as
it
is
written
in
the
book
of
the
prophets,
Did
ye
offer
unto
me
slain
beasts
and
sacrifices
Forty
years
in
the
wilderness,
O
house
of
Israel?
And
ye
took
up
the
tabernacle
of
Moloch,
And
the
star
of
the
god
Rephan,
The
figures
which
ye
made
to
worship
them:
And
I
will
carry
you
away
beyond
Babylon.
Our
fathers
had
the
tabernacle
of
the
testimony
in
the
wilderness,
even
as
he
appointed
who
spake
unto
Moses,
that
he
should
make
it
according
to
the
figure
that
he
had
seen.
Which
also
our
fathers,
in
their
turn,
brought
in
with
Joshua
when
they
entered
on
the
possession
of
the
nations,
which
God
thrust
out
before
the
face
of
our
fathers,
unto
the
days
of
David;
who
found
favour
in
the
sight
of
God,
and
asked
to
find
a
habitation
for
the
God
of
Jacob.
But
Solomon
built
him
a
house.
Howbeit
the
Most
High
dwelleth
not
in
houses
made
with
hands;
as
saith
the
prophet,
The
heaven
is
my
throne,
And
the
earth
the
footstool
of
my
feet:
What
manner
of
house
will
ye
build
me?
saith
the
Lord:
Or
what
is
the
place
of
my
rest?
Did
not
my
hand
make
all
these
things?
Ye
stiffnecked
and
uncircumcised
in
heart
and
ears,
ye
do
always
resist
the
Holy
Ghost:
as
your
fathers
did,
so
do
ye.
Which
of
the
prophets
did
not
your
fathers
persecute?
and
they
killed
them
which
shewed
before
of
the
coming
of
the
Righteous
One;
of
whom
ye
have
now
become
betrayers
and
murderers;
ye
who
received
the
law
as
it
was
ordained
by
angels,
and
kept
it
not.
Now
when
they
heard
these
things,
they
were
cut
to
the
heart,
and
they
gnashed
on
him
with
their
teeth.
But
he,
being
full
of
the
Holy
Ghost,
looked
up
stedfastly
into
heaven,
and
saw
the
glory
of
God,
and
Jesus
standing
on
the
right
hand
of
God,
and
said,
Behold,
I
see
the
heavens
opened,
and
the
Son
of
man
standing
on
the
right
hand
of
God.
But
they
cried
out
with
a
loud
voice,
and
stopped
their
ears,
and
rushed
upon
him
with
one
accord;
and
they
cast
him
out
of
the
city,
and
stoned
him:
and
the
witnesses
laid
down
their
garments
at
the
feet
of
a
young
man
named
Saul.
And
they
stoned
Stephen,
calling
upon
the
Lord,
and
saying,
Lord
Jesus,
receive
my
spirit.
And
he
kneeled
down,
and
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
Lord,
lay
not
this
sin
to
their
charge.
And
when
he
had
said
this,
he
fell
asleep.
And
Saul
was
consenting
unto
his
death.
And
there
arose
on
that
day
a
great
persecution
against
the
church
which
was
in
Jerusalem;
and
they
were
all
scattered
abroad
throughout
the
regions
of
Judaea
and
Samaria,
except
the apostles.
And
devout
men
buried
Stephen,
and
made
great
lamentation
over
him.
But
Saul
laid
waste
the
church,
entering
into
every
house,
and
haling
men
and
women
committed
them
to
prison.
They
therefore
that
were
scattered
abroad
went
about
preaching
the
word.
And
Philip
went
down
to
the
city
of
Samaria,
and
proclaimed
unto
them
the
Christ.
And
the
multitudes
gave
heed
with
one
accord
unto
the
things
that
were
spoken
by
Philip,
when
they
heard,
and
saw
the
signs
which
he
did.
For
from
many
of
those
which
had
unclean
spirits,
they
came
out,
crying
with
a
loud
voice:
and
many
that
were palsied,
and
that
were
lame,
were
healed.
And
there
was
much
joy
in
that
city.
But
there
was
a
certain
man,
Simon
by
name,
which
beforetime
in
the
city
used
sorcery,
and
amazed
the
people
of
Samaria,
giving
out
that
himself
was
some
great
one:
to
whom
they
all
gave
heed,
from
the
least
to
the
greatest,
saying,
This
man
is
that
power
of
God
which
is
called
Great.
And
they
gave
heed
to
him,
because
that
of
long
time
he
had
amazed
them
with
his
sorceries.
But
when
they
believed
Philip
preaching
good
tidings
concerning
the
kingdom
of
God
and
the
name
of
Jesus
Christ,
they
were baptized,
both
men
and
women.
And
Simon
also
himself
believed:
and
being baptized,
he
continued
with
Philip;
and
beholding
signs
and
great
miracles
wrought,
he
was
amazed.
Now
when
the apostles
which
were
at
Jerusalem
heard
that
Samaria
had
received
the
word
of
God,
they
sent
unto
them
Peter
and
John:
who,
when
they
were
come
down,
prayed
for
them,
that
they
might
receive
the
Holy
Ghost:
for
as
yet
he
was
fallen
upon
none
of
them:
only
they
had
been baptized
into
the
name
of
the
Lord
Jesus.
Then
laid
they
their
hands
on
them,
and
they
received
the
Holy
Ghost.
Now
when
Simon
saw
that
through
the
laying
on
of
the apostles’
hands
the
Holy
Ghost
was
given,
he
offered
them
money,
saying,
Give
me
also
this
power,
that
on
whomsoever
I
lay
my
hands,
he
may
receive
the
Holy
Ghost.
But
Peter
said
unto
him,
Thy
silver
perish
with
thee,
because
thou
hast
thought
to
obtain
the
gift
of
God
with
money.
Thou
hast
neither
part
nor
lot
in
this
matter:
for
thy
heart
is
not
right
before
God.
Repent
therefore
of
this
thy
wickedness,
and
pray
the
Lord,
if
perhaps
the
thought
of
thy
heart
shall
be
forgiven
thee.
For
I
see
that
thou
art
in
the
gall
of
bitterness
and
in
the
bond
of
iniquity.
And
Simon
answered
and
said,
Pray
ye
for
me
to
the
Lord,
that
none
of
the
things
which
ye
have
spoken
come
upon
me.
They
therefore,
when
they
had
testified
and
spoken
the
word
of
the
Lord,
returned
to
Jerusalem,
and
preached
the
gospel
to
many
villages
of
the
Samaritans.
But
an
angel
of
the
Lord
spake
unto
Philip,
saying,
Arise,
and
go
toward
the
south
unto
the
way
that
goeth
down
from
Jerusalem
unto
Gaza:
the
same
is
desert.
And
he
arose
and
went:
and
behold,
a
man
of
Ethiopia,
a
eunuch
of
great
authority
under
Candace,
queen
of
the
Ethiopians,
who
was
over
all
her
treasure,
who
had
come
to
Jerusalem
for
to
worship;
and
he
was
returning
and
sitting
in
his
chariot,
and
was
reading
the
prophet
Isaiah.
And
the
Spirit
said
unto
Philip,
Go
near,
and
join
thyself
to
this
chariot.
And
Philip
ran
to
him,
and
heard
him
reading
Isaiah
the
prophet,
and
said,
Understandest
thou
what
thou readest?
And
he
said,
How
can
I,
except
some
one
shall
guide
me?
And
he
besought
Philip
to
come
up
and
sit
with
him.
Now
the
place
of
the
scripture
which
he
was
reading
was
this,
He
was
led
as
a
sheep
to
the
slaughter;
And
as
a
lamb
before
his
shearer
is
dumb,
So
he
openeth
not
his
mouth:
In
his
humiliation
his
judgment
was
taken
away:
His
generation
who
shall
declare?
For
his
life
is
taken
from
the
earth.
And
the
eunuch
answered
Philip,
and
said,
I
pray
thee,
of
whom
speaketh
the
prophet
this?
of
himself,
or
of
some
other?
And
Philip
opened
his
mouth,
and
beginning
from
this
scripture,
preached
unto
him
Jesus.
And
as
they
went
on
the
way,
they
came
unto
a
certain
water;
and
the
eunuch
saith,
Behold,
here
is
water;
what
doth
hinder
me
to
be baptized?
8:37
Some ancient authorities insert, wholly or in part, ver. 37
And Phillip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
And
he
commanded
the
chariot
to
stand
still:
and
they
both
went
down
into
the
water,
both
Philip
and
the
eunuch;
and
he baptized
him.
And
when
they
came
up
out
of
the
water,
the
Spirit
of
the
Lord
caught
away
Philip;
and
the
eunuch
saw
him
no
more,
for
he
went
on
his
way
rejoicing.
But
Philip
was
found
at Azotus:
and
passing
through
he
preached
the
gospel
to
all
the
cities,
till
he
came
to
Caesarea.
But
Saul,
yet
breathing threatening
and
slaughter
against
the
disciples
of
the
Lord,
went
unto
the
high
priest,
and
asked
of
him
letters
to
Damascus
unto
the
synagogues,
that
if
he
found
any
that
were
of
the
Way,
whether
men
or
women,
he
might
bring
them
bound
to
Jerusalem.
And
as
he
journeyed,
it
came
to
pass
that
he
drew
nigh
unto
Damascus:
and
suddenly
there
shone
round
about
him
a
light
out
of
heaven:
and
he
fell
upon
the
earth,
and
heard
a
voice
saying
unto
him,
Saul,
Saul,
why
persecutest
thou
me?
And
he
said,
Who
art
thou,
Lord?
And
he
said,
I
am
Jesus
whom
thou
persecutest:
but
rise,
and
enter
into
the
city,
and
it
shall
be
told
thee
what
thou
must
do.
And
the
men
that
journeyed
with
him
stood
speechless,
hearing
the
voice,
but
beholding
no
man.
And
Saul
arose
from
the
earth;
and
when
his
eyes
were
opened,
he
saw
nothing;
and
they
led
him
by
the
hand,
and
brought
him
into
Damascus.
And
he
was
three
days
without
sight,
and
did
neither
eat
nor
drink.
Now
there
was
a
certain
disciple
at
Damascus,
named Ananias;
and
the
Lord
said
unto
him
in
a
vision, Ananias.
And
he
said,
Behold,
I
am
here,
Lord.
And
the
Lord
said
unto
him,
Arise,
and
go
to
the
street
which
is
called
Straight,
and
inquire
in
the
house
of
Judas
for
one
named
Saul,
a
man
of
Tarsus:
for
behold,
he
prayeth;
and
he
hath
seen
a
man
named Ananias
coming
in,
and
laying
his
hands
on
him,
that
he
might
receive
his
sight.
But Ananias
answered,
Lord,
I
have
heard
from
many
of
this
man,
how
much
evil
he
did
to
thy
saints
at
Jerusalem:
and
here
he
hath
authority
from
the
chief
priests
to
bind
all
that
call
upon
thy
name.
But
the
Lord
said
unto
him,
Go
thy
way:
for
he
is
a
chosen
vessel
unto
me,
to
bear
my
name
before
the
Gentiles
and
kings,
and
the
children
of
Israel:
for
I
will
shew
him
how
many
things
he
must
suffer
for
my
name’s
sake.
And Ananias
departed,
and
entered
into
the
house;
and
laying
his
hands
on
him
said,
Brother
Saul,
the
Lord,
even
Jesus,
who
appeared
unto
thee
in
the
way
which
thou
camest,
hath
sent
me,
that
thou
mayest
receive
thy
sight,
and
be
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost.
And
straightway
there
fell
from
his
eyes
as
it
were
scales,
and
he
received
his
sight;
and
he
arose
and
was baptized;
and
he
took
food
and
was
strengthened.
And
he
was
certain
days
with
the
disciples
which
were
at
Damascus.
And
straightway
in
the
synagogues
he
proclaimed
Jesus,
that
he
is
the
Son
of
God.
And
all
that
heard
him
were
amazed,
and
said,
Is
not
this
he
that
in
Jerusalem
made havock
of
them
which
called
on
this
name?
and
he
had
come
hither
for
this
intent,
that
he
might
bring
them
bound
before
the
chief
priests.
But
Saul
increased
the
more
in
strength,
and
confounded
the
Jews
which
dwelt
at
Damascus,
proving
that
this
is
the
Christ.
And
when
many
days
were
fulfilled,
the
Jews
took
counsel
together
to
kill
him:
but
their
plot
became
known
to
Saul.
And
they
watched
the
gates
also
day
and
night
that
they
might
kill
him:
but
his
disciples
took
him
by
night,
and
let
him
down
through
the
wall,
lowering
him
in
a
basket.
And
when
he
was
come
to
Jerusalem,
he
assayed
to
join
himself
to
the
disciples:
and
they
were
all
afraid
of
him,
not
believing
that
he
was
a
disciple.
But Barnabas
took
him,
and
brought
him
to
the apostles,
and
declared
unto
them
how
he
had
seen
the
Lord
in
the
way,
and
that
he
had
spoken
to
him,
and
how
at
Damascus
he
had
preached
boldly
in
the
name
of
Jesus.
And
he
was
with
them
going
in
and
going
out
at
Jerusalem,
preaching
boldly
in
the
name
of
the
Lord:
and
he
spake
and
disputed
against
the Grecian
Jews;
but
they
went
about
to
kill
him.
And
when
the
brethren
knew
it,
they
brought
him
down
to
Caesarea,
and
sent
him
forth
to
Tarsus.
So
the
church
throughout
all
Judaea
and
Galilee
and
Samaria
had
peace,
being
edified;
and,
walking
in
the
fear
of
the
Lord
and
in
the
comfort
of
the
Holy
Ghost,
was
multiplied.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
Peter
went
throughout
all
parts,
he
came
down
also
to
the
saints
which
dwelt
at
Lydda.
And
there
he
found
a
certain
man
named AEneas,
which
had
kept
his
bed
eight
years;
for
he
was palsied.
And
Peter
said
unto
him, AEneas,
Jesus
Christ
healeth
thee:
arise,
and
make
thy
bed.
And
straightway
he
arose.
And
all
that
dwelt
at
Lydda
and
in
Sharon
saw
him,
and
they
turned
to
the
Lord.
Now
there
was
at
Joppa
a
certain
disciple
named
Tabitha,
which
by
interpretation
is
called
Dorcas:
this
woman
was
full
of
good
works
and
almsdeeds
which
she
did.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
those
days,
that
she
fell
sick,
and
died:
and
when
they
had
washed
her,
they
laid
her
in
an
upper
chamber.
And
as
Lydda
was
nigh
unto
Joppa,
the
disciples,
hearing
that
Peter
was
there,
sent
two
men
unto
him, entreating
him,
Delay
not
to
come
on
unto
us.
And
Peter
arose
and
went
with
them.
And
when
he
was
come,
they
brought
him
into
the
upper
chamber:
and
all
the
widows
stood
by
him
weeping,
and
shewing
the
coats
and
garments
which
Dorcas
made,
while
she
was
with
them.
But
Peter
put
them
all
forth,
and
kneeled
down,
and
prayed;
and
turning
to
the
body,
he
said,
Tabitha,
arise.
And
she
opened
her
eyes;
and
when
she
saw
Peter,
she
sat
up.
And
he
gave
her
his
hand,
and
raised
her
up;
and
calling
the
saints
and
widows,
he
presented
her
alive.
And
it
became
known
throughout
all
Joppa:
and
many
believed
on
the
Lord.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
he
abode
many
days
in
Joppa
with
one
Simon
a
tanner.
Now
there
was
a
certain
man
in
Caesarea,
Cornelius
by
name,
a
centurion
of
the
band
called
the
Italian
band,
a
devout
man,
and
one
that
feared
God
with
all
his
house,
who
gave
much
alms
to
the
people,
and
prayed
to
God
alway.
He
saw
in
a
vision
openly,
as
it
were
about
the
ninth
hour
of
the
day,
an
angel
of
God
coming
in
unto
him,
and
saying
to
him,
Cornelius.
And
he, fastening
his
eyes
upon
him,
and
being
affrighted,
said,
What
is
it,
Lord?
And
he
said
unto
him,
Thy
prayers
and
thine
alms
are
gone
up
for
a
memorial
before
God.
And
now
send
men
to
Joppa,
and
fetch
one
Simon,
who
is
surnamed
Peter:
he
lodgeth
with
one
Simon
a
tanner,
whose
house
is
by
the
sea
side.
And
when
the
angel
that
spake
unto
him
was
departed,
he
called
two
of
his household-servants,
and
a
devout
soldier
of
them
that
waited
on
him
continually;
and
having
rehearsed
all
things
unto
them,
he
sent
them
to
Joppa.
Now
on
the
morrow,
as
they
were
on
their
journey,
and
drew
nigh
unto
the
city,
Peter
went
up
upon
the
housetop
to
pray,
about
the
sixth
hour:
and
he
became
hungry,
and
desired
to
eat:
but
while
they
made
ready,
he
fell
into
a
trance;
and
he
beholdeth
the
heaven
opened,
and
a
certain
vessel
descending,
as
it
were
a
great
sheet,
let
down
by
four
corners
upon
the
earth:
wherein
were
all
manner
of
fourfooted
beasts
and
creeping
things
of
the
earth
and
fowls
of
the
heaven.
And
there
came
a
voice
to
him,
Rise,
Peter;
kill
and
eat.
But
Peter
said,
Not
so,
Lord;
for
I
have
never
eaten
anything
that
is
common
and
unclean.
And
a
voice
came
unto
him
again
the
second
time,
What
God
hath
cleansed,
make
not
thou
common.
And
this
was
done
thrice:
and
straightway
the
vessel
was
received
up
into
heaven.
Now
while
Peter
was
much
perplexed
in
himself
what
the
vision
which
he
had
seen
might
mean,
behold,
the
men
that
were
sent
by
Cornelius,
having
made
inquiry
for
Simon’s
house,
stood
before
the
gate,
and
called
and
asked
whether
Simon,
which
was
surnamed
Peter,
were
lodging
there.
And
while
Peter
thought
on
the
vision,
the
Spirit
said
unto
him,
Behold,
three
men
seek
thee.
But
arise,
and
get
thee
down,
and
go
with
them,
nothing
doubting:
for
I
have
sent
them.
And
Peter
went
down
to
the
men,
and
said,
Behold,
I
am
he
whom
ye
seek:
what
is
the
cause
wherefore
ye
are
come?
And
they
said,
Cornelius
a
centurion,
a
righteous
man
and
one
that
feareth
God,
and
well
reported
of
by
all
the
nation
of
the
Jews,
was
warned
of
God
by
a
holy
angel
to
send
for
thee
into
his
house,
and
to
hear
words
from
thee.
So
he
called
them
in
and
lodged
them.
And
on
the
morrow
he
arose
and
went
forth
with
them,
and
certain
of
the
brethren
from
Joppa
accompanied
him.
And
on
the
morrow
they
entered
into
Caesarea.
And
Cornelius
was
waiting
for
them,
having
called
together
his
kinsmen
and
his
near
friends.
And
when
it
came
to
pass
that
Peter
entered,
Cornelius
met
him,
and
fell
down
at
his
feet,
and
worshipped
him.
But
Peter
raised
him
up,
saying,
Stand
up;
I
myself
also
am
a
man.
And
as
he
talked
with
him,
he
went
in,
and
findeth
many
come
together:
and
he
said
unto
them,
Ye
yourselves
know
how
that
it
is
an unlawful
thing
for
a
man
that
is
a
Jew
to
join
himself
or
come
unto
one
of
another
nation;
and
yet
unto
me
hath
God
shewed
that
I
should
not
call
any
man
common
or
unclean:
wherefore
also
I
came
without gainsaying,
when
I
was
sent
for.
I
ask
therefore
with
what
intent
ye
sent
for
me.
And
Cornelius
said,
Four
days
ago,
until
this
hour,
I
was
keeping
the
ninth
hour
of
prayer
in
my
house;
and
behold,
a
man
stood
before
me
in
bright
apparel,
and
saith,
Cornelius,
thy
prayer
is
heard,
and
thine
alms
are
had
in
remembrance
in
the
sight
of
God.
Send
therefore
to
Joppa,
and
call
unto
thee
Simon,
who
is
surnamed
Peter;
he
lodgeth
in
the
house
of
Simon
a
tanner,
by
the
sea
side.
Forthwith
therefore
I
sent
to
thee;
and
thou
hast
well
done
that
thou
art
come.
Now
therefore
we
are
all
here
present
in
the
sight
of
God,
to
hear
all
things
that
have
been
commanded
thee
of
the
Lord.
And
Peter
opened
his
mouth,
and
said,
Of
a
truth
I
perceive
that
God
is
no respecter
of
persons:
but
in
every
nation
he
that
feareth
him,
and
worketh
righteousness,
is
acceptable
to
him.
The
word
which
he
sent
unto
the
children
of
Israel,
preaching
good
tidings
of
peace
by
Jesus
Christ (he
is
Lord
of
all)—
that
saying
ye
yourselves
know,
which
was
published
throughout
all
Judaea,
beginning
from
Galilee,
after
the baptism
which
John
preached;
even
Jesus
of
Nazareth,
how
that
God
anointed
him
with
the
Holy
Ghost
and
with
power:
who
went
about
doing
good,
and
healing
all
that
were
oppressed
of
the
devil;
for
God
was
with
him.
And
we
are
witnesses
of
all
things
which
he
did
both
in
the
country
of
the
Jews,
and
in
Jerusalem;
whom
also
they
slew,
hanging
him
on
a
tree.
Him
God
raised
up
the
third
day,
and
gave
him
to
be
made
manifest,
not
to
all
the
people,
but
unto
witnesses
that
were
chosen
before
of
God,
even
to
us,
who
did
eat
and
drink
with
him
after
he
rose
from
the
dead.
And
he
charged
us
to
preach
unto
the
people,
and
to
testify
that
this
is
he
which
is
ordained
of
God
to
be
the
Judge
of
quick
and
dead.
To
him
bear
all
the
prophets
witness,
that
through
his
name
every
one
that
believeth
on
him
shall
receive
remission
of
sins.
While
Peter
yet
spake
these
words,
the
Holy
Ghost
fell
on
all
them
which
heard
the
word.
And
they
of
the
circumcision
which
believed
were
amazed,
as
many
as
came
with
Peter,
because
that
on
the
Gentiles
also
was
poured
out
the
gift
of
the
Holy
Ghost.
For
they
heard
them
speak
with
tongues,
and
magnify
God.
Then
answered
Peter,
Can
any
man
forbid
the
water,
that
these
should
not
be baptized,
which
have
received
the
Holy
Ghost
as
well
as
we?
And
he
commanded
them
to
be baptized
in
the
name
of
Jesus
Christ.
Then
prayed
they
him
to
tarry
certain
days.
Now
the apostles
and
the
brethren
that
were
in
Judaea
heard
that
the
Gentiles
also
had
received
the
word
of
God.
And
when
Peter
was
come
up
to
Jerusalem,
they
that
were
of
the
circumcision
contended
with
him,
saying,
Thou
wentest
in
to
men
uncircumcised,
and
didst
eat
with
them.
But
Peter
began,
and
expounded
the
matter
unto
them
in
order,
saying,
I
was
in
the
city
of
Joppa
praying:
and
in
a
trance
I
saw
a
vision,
a
certain
vessel
descending,
as
it
were
a
great
sheet
let
down
from
heaven
by
four
corners;
and
it
came
even
unto
me:
upon
the
which
when
I
had
fastened
mine
eyes,
I
considered,
and
saw
the
fourfooted
beasts
of
the
earth
and
wild
beasts
and
creeping
things
and
fowls
of
the
heaven.
And
I
heard
also
a
voice
saying
unto
me,
Rise,
Peter;
kill
and
eat.
But
I
said,
Not
so,
Lord:
for
nothing
common
or
unclean
hath
ever
entered
into
my
mouth.
But
a
voice
answered
the
second
time
out
of
heaven,
What
God
hath
cleansed,
make
not
thou
common.
And
this
was
done
thrice:
and
all
were
drawn
up
again
into
heaven.
And
behold,
forthwith
three
men
stood
before
the
house
in
which
we
were,
having
been
sent
from
Caesarea
unto
me.
And
the
Spirit
bade
me
go
with
them,
making
no
distinction.
And
these
six
brethren
also
accompanied
me;
and
we
entered
into
the
man’s
house:
and
he
told
us
how
he
had
seen
the
angel
standing
in
his
house,
and
saying,
Send
to
Joppa,
and
fetch
Simon,
whose
surname
is
Peter;
who
shall
speak
unto
thee
words,
whereby
thou
shalt
be
saved,
thou
and
all
thy
house.
And
as
I
began
to
speak,
the
Holy
Ghost
fell
on
them,
even
as
on
us
at
the
beginning.
And
I
remembered
the
word
of
the
Lord,
how
that
he
said,
John
indeed baptized
with
water;
but
ye
shall
be baptized
with
the
Holy
Ghost.
If
then
God
gave
unto
them
the
like
gift
as
he
did
also
unto
us,
when
we
believed
on
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
who
was
I,
that
I
could
withstand
God?
And
when
they
heard
these
things,
they
held
their
peace,
and
glorified
God,
saying,
Then
to
the
Gentiles
also
hath
God
granted
repentance
unto
life.
They
therefore
that
were
scattered
abroad
upon
the
tribulation
that
arose
about
Stephen
travelled
as
far
as
Phoenicia,
and
Cyprus,
and Antioch,
speaking
the
word
to
none
save
only
to
Jews.
But
there
were
some
of
them,
men
of
Cyprus
and
Cyrene,
who,
when
they
were
come
to Antioch,
spake
unto
the
Greeks
also,
preaching
the
Lord
Jesus.
And
the
hand
of
the
Lord
was
with
them:
and
a
great
number
that
believed
turned
unto
the
Lord.
And
the
report
concerning
them
came
to
the
ears
of
the
church
which
was
in
Jerusalem:
and
they
sent
forth Barnabas
as
far
as Antioch:
who,
when
he
was
come,
and
had
seen
the
grace
of
God,
was
glad;
and
he
exhorted
them
all,
that
with
purpose
of
heart
they
would
cleave
unto
the
Lord:
for
he
was
a
good
man,
and
full
of
the
Holy
Ghost
and
of
faith:
and
much
people
was
added
unto
the
Lord.
And
he
went
forth
to
Tarsus
to
seek
for
Saul:
and
when
he
had
found
him,
he
brought
him
unto Antioch.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
even
for
a
whole
year
they
were
gathered
together
with
the
church,
and
taught
much
people;
and
that
the
disciples
were
called
Christians
first
in Antioch.
Now
in
these
days
there
came
down
prophets
from
Jerusalem
unto Antioch.
And
there
stood
up
one
of
them
named Agabus,
and
signified
by
the
Spirit
that
there
should
be
a
great
famine
over
all
the
world:
which
came
to
pass
in
the
days
of
Claudius.
And
the
disciples,
every
man
according
to
his
ability,
determined
to
send
relief
unto
the
brethren
that
dwelt
in
Judaea:
which
also
they
did,
sending
it
to
the
elders
by
the
hand
of Barnabas
and
Saul.
Now
about
that
time
Herod
the
king
put
forth
his
hands
to
afflict
certain
of
the
church.
And
he
killed
James
the
brother
of
John
with
the
sword.
And
when
he
saw
that
it
pleased
the
Jews,
he
proceeded
to
seize
Peter
also.
And
those
were
the
days
of
unleavened
bread.
And
when
he
had
taken
him,
he
put
him
in
prison,
and
delivered
him
to
four
quaternions
of
soldiers
to
guard
him;
intending
after
the
Passover
to
bring
him
forth
to
the
people.
Peter
therefore
was
kept
in
the
prison:
but
prayer
was
made
earnestly
of
the
church
unto
God
for
him.
And
when
Herod
was
about
to
bring
him
forth,
the
same
night
Peter
was
sleeping
between
two
soldiers,
bound
with
two
chains:
and
guards
before
the
door
kept
the
prison.
And
behold,
an
angel
of
the
Lord
stood
by
him,
and
a
light
shined
in
the
cell:
and
he
smote
Peter
on
the
side,
and
awoke
him,
saying,
Rise
up
quickly.
And
his
chains
fell
off
from
his
hands.
And
the
angel
said
unto
him,
Gird
thyself,
and
bind
on
thy
sandals.
And
he
did
so.
And
he
saith
unto
him,
Cast
thy
garment
about
thee,
and
follow
me.
And
he
went
out,
and
followed;
and
he
wist
not
that
it
was
true
which
was
done
by
the
angel,
but
thought
he
saw
a
vision.
And
when
they
were
past
the
first
and
the
second
ward,
they
came
unto
the
iron
gate
that
leadeth
into
the
city;
which
opened
to
them
of
its
own
accord:
and
they
went
out,
and
passed
on
through
one
street;
and
straightway
the
angel
departed
from
him.
And
when
Peter
was
come
to
himself,
he
said,
Now
I
know
of
a
truth,
that
the
Lord
hath
sent
forth
his
angel
and
delivered
me
out
of
the
hand
of
Herod,
and
from
all
the
expectation
of
the
people
of
the
Jews.
And
when
he
had
considered
the
thing,
he
came
to
the
house
of
Mary
the
mother
of
John
whose
surname
was
Mark;
where
many
were
gathered
together
and
were
praying.
And
when
he
knocked
at
the
door
of
the
gate,
a
maid
came
to
answer,
named
Rhoda.
And
when
she
knew
Peter’s
voice,
she
opened
not
the
gate
for
joy,
but
ran
in,
and
told
that
Peter
stood
before
the
gate.
And
they
said
unto
her,
Thou
art
mad.
But
she
confidently
affirmed
that
it
was
even
so.
And
they
said,
It
is
his
angel.
But
Peter
continued
knocking:
and
when
they
had
opened,
they
saw
him,
and
were
amazed.
But
he,
beckoning
unto
them
with
the
hand
to
hold
their
peace,
declared
unto
them
how
the
Lord
had
brought
him
forth
out
of
the
prison.
And
he
said,
Tell
these
things
unto
James,
and
to
the
brethren.
And
he
departed,
and
went
to
another
place.
Now
as
soon
as
it
was
day,
there
was
no
small
stir
among
the
soldiers,
what
was
become
of
Peter.
And
when
Herod
had
sought
for
him,
and
found
him
not,
he
examined
the
guards,
and
commanded
that
they
should
be
put
to
death.
And
he
went
down
from
Judaea
to
Caesarea,
and
tarried
there.
Now
he
was
highly
displeased
with
them
of
Tyre
and
Sidon:
and
they
came
with
one
accord
to
him,
and,
having
made Blastus
the
king’s
chamberlain
their
friend,
they
asked
for
peace,
because
their
country
was
fed
from
the
king’s
country.
And
upon
a
set
day
Herod
arrayed
himself
in
royal
apparel,
and
sat
on
the
throne,
and
made
an
oration
unto
them.
And
the
people
shouted,
saying,
The
voice
of
a
god,
and
not
of
a
man.
And
immediately
an
angel
of
the
Lord
smote
him,
because
he
gave
not
God
the
glory:
and
he
was
eaten
of
worms,
and
gave
up
the
ghost.
But
the
word
of
God
grew
and
multiplied.
And Barnabas
and
Saul
returned
from
Jerusalem,
when
they
had
fulfilled
their
ministration,
taking
with
them
John
whose
surname
was
Mark.
Now
there
were
at Antioch,
in
the
church
that
was
there,
prophets
and
teachers, Barnabas,
and Symeon
that
was
called
Niger,
and
Lucius
of
Cyrene,
and
Manaen
the foster-brother
of
Herod
the
tetrarch,
and
Saul.
And
as
they
ministered
to
the
Lord,
and
fasted,
the
Holy
Ghost
said,
Separate
me Barnabas
and
Saul
for
the
work
whereunto
I
have
called
them.
Then,
when
they
had
fasted
and
prayed
and
laid
their
hands
on
them,
they
sent
them
away.
So
they,
being
sent
forth
by
the
Holy
Ghost,
went
down
to
Seleucia;
and
from
thence
they
sailed
to
Cyprus.
And
when
they
were
at
Salamis,
they
proclaimed
the
word
of
God
in
the
synagogues
of
the
Jews:
and
they
had
also
John
as
their
attendant.
And
when
they
had
gone
through
the
whole
island
unto
Paphos,
they
found
a
certain
sorcerer,
a
false
prophet,
a
Jew,
whose
name
was Bar-Jesus;
which
was
with
the proconsul,
Sergius
Paulus,
a
man
of
understanding.
The
same
called
unto
him Barnabas
and
Saul,
and
sought
to
hear
the
word
of
God.
But
Elymas
the
sorcerer (for
so
is
his
name
by
interpretation)
withstood
them,
seeking
to
turn
aside
the proconsul
from
the
faith.
But
Saul,
who
is
also
called
Paul,
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost,
fastened
his
eyes
on
him,
and
said,
O
full
of
all
guile
and
all
villany,
thou
son
of
the
devil,
thou
enemy
of
all
righteousness,
wilt
thou
not
cease
to
pervert
the
right
ways
of
the
Lord?
And
now,
behold,
the
hand
of
the
Lord
is
upon
thee,
and
thou
shalt
be
blind,
not
seeing
the
sun
for
a
season.
And
immediately
there
fell
on
him
a
mist
and
a
darkness;
and
he
went
about
seeking
some
to
lead
him
by
the
hand.
Then
the proconsul,
when
he
saw
what
was
done,
believed,
being
astonished
at
the
teaching
of
the
Lord.
Now
Paul
and
his
company
set
sail
from
Paphos,
and
came
to
Perga
in
Pamphylia:
and
John
departed
from
them
and
returned
to
Jerusalem.
But
they,
passing
through
from
Perga,
came
to Antioch
of
Pisidia;
and
they
went
into
the
synagogue
on
the
sabbath
day,
and
sat
down.
And
after
the
reading
of
the
law
and
the
prophets
the
rulers
of
the synagogue
sent
unto
them,
saying,
Brethren,
if
ye
have
any
word
of
exhortation
for
the
people,
say
on.
And
Paul
stood
up,
and
beckoning
with
the
hand
said,
Men
of
Israel,
and
ye
that
fear
God,
hearken.
The
God
of
this
people
Israel
chose
our
fathers,
and
exalted
the
people
when
they
sojourned
in
the
land
of
Egypt,
and
with
a
high
arm
led
he
them
forth
out
of
it.
And
for
about
the
time
of
forty
years
suffered
he
their
manners
in
the
wilderness.
And
when
he
had
destroyed
seven
nations
in
the
land
of
Canaan,
he
gave
them
their
land
for
an
inheritance,
for
about
four
hundred
and
fifty
years:
and
after
these
things
he
gave
them
judges
until
Samuel
the
prophet.
And
afterward
they
asked
for
a
king:
and
God
gave
unto
them
Saul
the
son
of
Kish,
a
man
of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
for
the
space
of
forty
years.
And
when
he
had
removed
him,
he
raised
up
David
to
be
their
king;
to
whom
also
he
bare
witness,
and
said,
I
have
found
David
the
son
of
Jesse,
a
man
after
my
heart,
who
shall
do
all
my
will.
Of
this
man’s
seed
hath
God
according
to
promise
brought
unto
Israel
a
Saviour,
Jesus;
when
John
had
first
preached
before
his
coming
the baptism
of
repentance
to
all
the
people
of
Israel.
And
as
John
was
fulfilling
his
course,
he
said,
What
suppose
ye
that
I
am?
I
am
not
he.
But
behold,
there
cometh
one
after
me,
the
shoes
of
whose
feet
I
am
not
worthy
to
unloose.
Brethren,
children
of
the
stock
of
Abraham,
and
those
among
you
that
fear
God,
to
us
is
the
word
of
this
salvation
sent
forth.
For
they
that
dwell
in
Jerusalem,
and
their
rulers,
because
they
knew
him
not,
nor
the
voices
of
the
prophets
which
are
read
every
sabbath,
fulfilled
them
by
condemning
him.
And
though
they
found
no
cause
of
death
in
him,
yet
asked
they
of
Pilate
that
he
should
be
slain.
And
when
they
had
fulfilled
all
things
that
were
written
of
him,
they
took
him
down
from
the
tree,
and
laid
him
in
a
tomb.
But
God
raised
him
from
the
dead:
and
he
was
seen
for
many
days
of
them
that
came
up
with
him
from
Galilee
to
Jerusalem,
who
are
now
his
witnesses
unto
the
people.
And
we
bring
you
good
tidings
of
the
promise
made
unto
the
fathers,
how
that
God
hath
fulfilled
the
same
unto
our
children,
in
that
he
raised
up
Jesus;
as
also
it
is
written
in
the
second
psalm,
Thou
art
my
Son,
this
day
have
I
begotten
thee.
And
as
concerning
that
he
raised
him
up
from
the
dead,
now
no
more
to
return
to
corruption,
he
hath
spoken
on
this
wise,
I
will
give
you
the
holy
and
sure
blessings
of
David.
Because
he
saith
also
in
another
psalm,
Thou
wilt
not
give
thy
Holy
One
to
see
corruption.
For
David,
after
he
had
in
his
own
generation
served
the
counsel
of
God,
fell
on
sleep,
and
was
laid
unto
his
fathers,
and
saw
corruption:
but
he
whom
God
raised
up
saw
no
corruption.
Be
it
known
unto
you
therefore,
brethren,
that
through
this
man
is
proclaimed
unto
you
remission
of
sins:
and
by
him
every
one
that
believeth
is
justified
from
all
things,
from
which
ye
could
not
be
justified
by
the
law
of
Moses.
Beware
therefore,
lest
that
come
upon
you,
which
is
spoken
in
the
prophets;
Behold,
ye
despisers,
and
wonder,
and
perish;
For
I
work
a
work
in
your
days,
A
work
which
ye
shall
in
no
wise
believe,
if
one
declare
it
unto
you.
And
as
they
went
out,
they
besought
that
these
words
might
be
spoken
to
them
the
next
sabbath.
Now
when
the
synagogue
broke
up,
many
of
the
Jews
and
of
the
devout
proselytes
followed
Paul
and Barnabas:
who,
speaking
to
them,
urged
them
to
continue
in
the
grace
of
God.
And
the
next
sabbath
almost
the
whole
city
was
gathered
together
to
hear
the
word
of
God.
But
when
the
Jews
saw
the
multitudes,
they
were
filled
with
jealousy,
and contradicted
the
things
which
were
spoken
by
Paul,
and
blasphemed.
And
Paul
and Barnabas
spake
out
boldly,
and
said,
It
was
necessary
that
the
word
of
God
should
first
be
spoken
to
you.
Seeing
ye
thrust
it
from
you,
and
judge
yourselves
unworthy
of
eternal
life,
lo,
we
turn
to
the
Gentiles.
For
so
hath
the
Lord
commanded
us,
saying,
I
have
set
thee
for
a
light
of
the
Gentiles,
That
thou shouldest
be
for
salvation
unto
the
uttermost
part
of
the
earth.
And
as
the
Gentiles
heard
this,
they
were
glad,
and
glorified
the
word
of
God:
and
as
many
as
were
ordained
to
eternal
life
believed.
And
the
word
of
the
Lord
was
spread
abroad
throughout
all
the
region.
But
the
Jews
urged
on
the
devout
women
of
honourable
estate,
and
the
chief
men
of
the
city,
and
stirred
up
a
persecution
against
Paul
and Barnabas,
and
cast
them
out
of
their
borders.
But
they
shook
off
the
dust
of
their
feet
against
them,
and
came
unto
Iconium.
And
the
disciples
were
filled
with
joy
and
with
the
Holy
Ghost.
And
it
came
to
pass
in
Iconium,
that
they
entered
together
into
the
synagogue
of
the
Jews,
and
so
spake,
that
a
great
multitude
both
of
Jews
and
of
Greeks
believed.
But
the
Jews
that
were
disobedient
stirred
up
the
souls
of
the
Gentiles,
and
made
them
evil
affected
against
the
brethren.
Long
time
therefore
they
tarried
there
speaking
boldly
in
the
Lord,
which
bare
witness
unto
the
word
of
his
grace,
granting
signs
and
wonders
to
be
done
by
their
hands.
But
the
multitude
of
the
city
was
divided;
and
part
held
with
the
Jews,
and
part
with
the apostles.
And
when
there
was
made
an onset
both
of
the
Gentiles
and
of
the
Jews
with
their
rulers,
to
entreat
them
shamefully,
and
to
stone
them,
they
became
aware
of
it,
and
fled
unto
the
cities
of
Lycaonia,
Lystra
and
Derbe,
and
the
region
round
about:
and
there
they
preached
the
gospel.
And
at
Lystra
there
sat
a
certain
man,
impotent
in
his
feet,
a
cripple
from
his
mother’s
womb,
who
never
had
walked.
The
same
heard
Paul
speaking:
who, fastening
his
eyes
upon
him,
and
seeing
that
he
had
faith
to
be
made
whole,
said
with
a
loud
voice,
Stand
upright
on
thy
feet.
And
he
leaped
up
and
walked.
And
when
the
multitudes
saw
what
Paul
had
done,
they
lifted
up
their
voice,
saying
in
the
speech
of
Lycaonia,
The
gods
are
come
down
to
us
in
the
likeness
of
men.
And
they
called Barnabas,
Jupiter;
and
Paul, Mercury,
because
he
was
the
chief
speaker.
And
the
priest
of
Jupiter
whose
temple
was
before
the
city,
brought
oxen
and
garlands
unto
the
gates,
and
would
have
done
sacrifice
with
the
multitudes.
But
when
the apostles, Barnabas
and
Paul,
heard
of
it,
they
rent
their
garments,
and
sprang
forth
among
the
multitude,
crying
out
and
saying, Sirs,
why
do
ye
these
things?
We
also
are
men
of
like
passions
with
you,
and
bring
you
good
tidings,
that
ye
should
turn
from
these
vain
things
unto
the
living
God,
who
made
the
heaven
and
the
earth
and
the
sea,
and
all
that
in
them
is:
who
in
the
generations
gone
by
suffered
all
the
nations
to
walk
in
their
own
ways.
And
yet
he
left
not
himself
without
witness,
in
that
he
did
good,
and
gave
you
from
heaven
rains
and
fruitful
seasons,
filling
your
hearts
with
food
and
gladness.
And
with
these
sayings
scarce
restrained
they
the
multitudes
from
doing
sacrifice
unto
them.
But
there
came
Jews
thither
from Antioch
and
Iconium:
and
having
persuaded
the
multitudes,
they
stoned
Paul,
and
dragged
him
out
of
the
city,
supposing
that
he
was
dead.
But
as
the
disciples
stood
round
about
him,
he
rose
up,
and
entered
into
the
city:
and
on
the
morrow
he
went
forth
with Barnabas
to
Derbe.
And
when
they
had
preached
the
gospel
to
that
city,
and
had
made
many
disciples,
they
returned
to
Lystra,
and
to
Iconium,
and
to Antioch,
confirming
the
souls
of
the
disciples,
exhorting
them
to
continue
in
the
faith,
and
that
through
many
tribulations
we
must
enter
into
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
when
they
had
appointed
for
them
elders
in
every
church,
and
had
prayed
with
fasting,
they
commended
them
to
the
Lord,
on
whom
they
had
believed.
And
they
passed
through
Pisidia,
and
came
to
Pamphylia.
And
when
they
had
spoken
the
word
in
Perga,
they
went
down
to Attalia;
and
thence
they
sailed
to Antioch,
from
whence
they
had
been
committed
to
the
grace
of
God
for
the
work
which
they
had
fulfilled.
And
when
they
were
come,
and
had
gathered
the
church
together,
they
rehearsed
all
things
that
God
had
done
with
them,
and
how
that
he
had
opened
a
door
of
faith
unto
the
Gentiles.
And
they
tarried
no
little
time
with
the
disciples.
And
certain
men
came
down
from
Judaea
and
taught
the
brethren,
saying,
Except
ye
be
circumcised
after
the
custom
of
Moses,
ye
cannot
be
saved.
And
when
Paul
and Barnabas
had
no
small
dissension
and questioning
with
them,
the
brethren
appointed
that
Paul
and Barnabas,
and
certain
other
of
them,
should
go
up
to
Jerusalem
unto
the apostles
and
elders
about
this
question.
They
therefore,
being
brought
on
their
way
by
the
church,
passed
through
both
Phoenicia
and
Samaria,
declaring
the
conversion
of
the
Gentiles:
and
they
caused
great
joy
unto
all
the
brethren.
And
when
they
were
come
to
Jerusalem,
they
were
received
of
the
church
and
the apostles
and
the
elders,
and
they
rehearsed
all
things
that
God
had
done
with
them.
But
there
rose
up
certain
of
the sect
of
the
Pharisees
who
believed,
saying,
It
is
needful
to
circumcise
them,
and
to
charge
them
to
keep
the
law
of
Moses.
And
the apostles
and
the
elders
were
gathered
together
to
consider
of
this
matter.
And
when
there
had
been
much questioning,
Peter
rose
up,
and
said
unto
them,
Brethren,
ye
know
how
that
a
good
while
ago
God
made
choice
among
you,
that
by
my
mouth
the
Gentiles
should
hear
the
word
of
the
gospel,
and
believe.
And
God,
which
knoweth
the
heart,
bare
them
witness,
giving
them
the
Holy
Ghost,
even
as
he
did
unto
us;
and
he
made
no
distinction
between
us
and
them,
cleansing
their
hearts
by
faith.
Now
therefore
why
tempt
ye
God,
that
ye
should
put
a
yoke
upon
the
neck
of
the
disciples,
which
neither
our
fathers
nor
we
were
able
to
bear?
But
we
believe
that
we
shall
be
saved
through
the
grace
of
the
Lord
Jesus,
in
like
manner
as
they.
And
all
the
multitude
kept
silence;
and
they
hearkened
unto Barnabas
and
Paul rehearsing
what
signs
and
wonders
God
had
wrought
among
the
Gentiles
by
them.
And
after
they
had
held
their
peace,
James
answered,
saying,
Brethren,
hearken
unto
me:
Symeon
hath
rehearsed
how
first
God
did
visit
the
Gentiles,
to
take
out
of
them
a
people
for
his
name.
And
to
this
agree
the
words
of
the
prophets;
as
it
is
written,
After
these
things
I
will
return,
And
I
will
build
again
the
tabernacle
of
David,
which
is
fallen;
And
I
will
build
again
the
ruins
thereof,
And
I
will
set
it
up:
That
the
residue
of
men
may
seek
after
the
Lord,
And
all
the
Gentiles,
upon
whom
my
name
is
called,
Saith
the
Lord,
who
maketh
these
things
known
from
the
beginning
of
the
world.
Wherefore
my
judgment
is,
that
we
trouble
not
them
which
from
among
the
Gentiles
turn
to
God;
but
that
we
write
unto
them,
that
they
abstain
from
the pollutions
of
idols,
and
from
fornication,
and
from
what
is
strangled,
and
from
blood.
For
Moses
from
generations
of
old
hath
in
every
city
them
that
preach
him,
being
read
in
the
synagogues
every
sabbath.
Then
it
seemed
good
to
the apostles
and
the
elders,
with
the
whole
church,
to
choose
men
out
of
their
company,
and
send
them
to Antioch
with
Paul
and Barnabas;
namely,
Judas
called Barsabbas,
and
Silas,
chief
men
among
the
brethren:
and
they
wrote
thus
by
them,
The apostles
and
the
elder
brethren
unto
the
brethren
which
are
of
the
Gentiles
in Antioch
and
Syria
and
Cilicia,
greeting:
Forasmuch
as
we
have
heard
that
certain
which
went
out
from
us
have
troubled
you
with
words, subverting
your
souls;
to
whom
we
gave
no
commandment;
it
seemed
good
unto
us,
having
come
to
one
accord,
to
choose
out
men
and
send
them
unto
you
with
our
beloved Barnabas
and
Paul,
men
that
have
hazarded
their
lives
for
the
name
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
We
have
sent
therefore
Judas
and
Silas,
who
themselves
also
shall
tell
you
the
same
things
by
word
of
mouth.
For
it
seemed
good
to
the
Holy
Ghost,
and
to
us,
to
lay
upon
you
no
greater
burden
than
these
necessary
things;
that
ye
abstain
from
things
sacrificed
to
idols,
and
from
blood,
and
from
things
strangled,
and
from
fornication;
from
which
if
ye
keep
yourselves,
it
shall
be
well
with
you.
Fare
ye
well.
So
they,
when
they
were
dismissed,
came
down
to Antioch;
and
having
gathered
the
multitude
together,
they
delivered
the
epistle.
And
when
they
had
read
it,
they
rejoiced
for
the
consolation.
And
Judas
and
Silas,
being
themselves
also
prophets,
exhorted
the
brethren
with
many
words,
and
confirmed
them.
And
after
they
had
spent
some
time
there,
they
were
dismissed
in
peace
from
the
brethren
unto
those
that
had
sent
them
forth.
15:34
Some ancient authorities insert, with variations, ver. 34
But it seemed good unto Silas to abide there.
But
Paul
and Barnabas
tarried
in Antioch,
teaching
and
preaching
the
word
of
the
Lord,
with
many
others
also.
And
after
some
days
Paul
said
unto Barnabas,
Let
us
return
now
and
visit
the
brethren
in
every
city
wherein
we
proclaimed
the
word
of
the
Lord,
and
see
how
they
fare.
And Barnabas
was
minded
to
take
with
them
John
also,
who
was
called
Mark.
But
Paul
thought
not
good
to
take
with
them
him
who
withdrew
from
them
from
Pamphylia,
and
went
not
with
them
to
the
work.
And
there
arose
a
sharp
contention,
so
that
they
parted
asunder
one
from
the
other,
and Barnabas
took
Mark
with
him,
and
sailed
away
unto
Cyprus;
but
Paul
chose
Silas,
and
went
forth,
being
commended
by
the
brethren
to
the
grace
of
the
Lord.
And
he
went
through
Syria
and
Cilicia,
confirming
the
churches.
And
he
came
also
to
Derbe
and
to
Lystra:
and
behold,
a
certain
disciple
was
there,
named
Timothy,
the
son
of
a
Jewess
which
believed;
but
his
father
was
a
Greek.
The
same
was
well
reported
of
by
the
brethren
that
were
at
Lystra
and
Iconium.
Him
would
Paul
have
to
go
forth
with
him;
and
he
took
and
circumcised
him
because
of
the
Jews
that
were
in
those
parts:
for
they
all
knew
that
his
father
was
a
Greek.
And
as
they
went
on
their
way
through
the
cities,
they
delivered
them
the
decrees
for
to
keep,
which
had
been
ordained
of
the apostles
and
elders
that
were
at
Jerusalem.
So
the
churches
were
strengthened
in
the
faith,
and
increased
in
number
daily.
And
they
went
through
the
region
of
Phrygia
and
Galatia,
having
been
forbidden
of
the
Holy
Ghost
to
speak
the
word
in
Asia;
and
when
they
were
come
over
against
Mysia,
they
assayed
to
go
into Bithynia;
and
the
Spirit
of
Jesus
suffered
them
not;
and
passing
by
Mysia,
they
came
down
to
Troas.
And
a
vision
appeared
to
Paul
in
the
night;
There
was
a
man
of
Macedonia
standing,
beseeching
him,
and
saying,
Come
over
into
Macedonia,
and
help
us.
And
when
he
had
seen
the
vision,
straightway
we
sought
to
go
forth
into
Macedonia,
concluding
that
God
had
called
us
for
to
preach
the
gospel
unto
them.
Setting
sail
therefore
from
Troas,
we
made
a
straight
course
to
Samothrace,
and
the
day
following
to
Neapolis;
and
from
thence
to
Philippi,
which
is
a
city
of
Macedonia,
the
first
of
the
district,
a
Roman
colony:
and
we
were
in
this
city
tarrying
certain
days.
And
on
the
sabbath
day
we
went
forth
without
the
gate
by
a
river
side,
where
we
supposed
there
was
a
place
of
prayer;
and
we
sat
down,
and
spake
unto
the
women
which
were
come
together.
And
a
certain
woman
named
Lydia,
a
seller
of
purple,
of
the
city
of
Thyatira,
one
that
worshipped
God,
heard
us:
whose
heart
the
Lord
opened,
to
give
heed
unto
the
things
which
were
spoken
by
Paul.
And
when
she
was baptized,
and
her
household,
she
besought
us,
saying,
If
ye
have
judged
me
to
be
faithful
to
the
Lord,
come
into
my
house,
and
abide
there.
And
she
constrained
us.
And
it
came
to
pass,
as
we
were
going
to
the
place
of
prayer,
that
a
certain
maid
having
a
spirit
of
divination
met
us,
which
brought
her
masters
much
gain
by
soothsaying.
The
same
following
after
Paul
and
us
cried
out,
saying,
These
men
are
servants
of
the
Most
High
God,
which
proclaim
unto
you
the
way
of
salvation.
And
this
she
did
for
many
days.
But
Paul,
being
sore
troubled,
turned
and
said
to
the
spirit,
I
charge
thee
in
the
name
of
Jesus
Christ
to
come
out
of
her.
And
it
came
out
that
very
hour.
But
when
her
masters
saw
that
the
hope
of
their
gain
was
gone,
they
laid
hold
on
Paul
and
Silas,
and
dragged
them
into
the marketplace
before
the
rulers,
and
when
they
had
brought
them
unto
the
magistrates,
they
said,
These
men,
being
Jews,
do
exceedingly
trouble
our
city,
and
set
forth
customs
which
it
is
not
lawful
for
us
to
receive,
or
to
observe,
being
Romans.
And
the
multitude
rose
up
together
against
them:
and
the
magistrates
rent
their
garments
off
them,
and
commanded
to
beat
them
with
rods.
And
when
they
had
laid
many
stripes
upon
them,
they
cast
them
into
prison,
charging
the
jailor
to
keep
them
safely:
who,
having
received
such
a
charge,
cast
them
into
the
inner
prison,
and
made
their
feet
fast
in
the
stocks.
But
about
midnight
Paul
and
Silas
were
praying
and
singing
hymns
unto
God,
and
the
prisoners
were
listening
to
them;
and
suddenly
there
was
a
great
earthquake,
so
that
the
foundations
of
the prison-house
were
shaken:
and
immediately
all
the
doors
were
opened;
and
every
one’s
bands
were
loosed.
And
the
jailor
being
roused
out
of
sleep,
and
seeing
the
prison
doors
open,
drew
his
sword,
and
was
about
to
kill
himself,
supposing
that
the
prisoners
had
escaped.
But
Paul
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
saying,
Do
thyself
no
harm:
for
we
are
all
here.
And
he
called
for
lights,
and
sprang
in,
and,
trembling
for
fear,
fell
down
before
Paul
and
Silas,
And
brought
them
out,
and
said,
Sirs,
what
must
I
do
to
be
saved?
And
they
said,
Believe
on
the
Lord
Jesus,
and
thou
shalt
be
saved,
thou
and
thy
house.
And
they
spake
the
word
of
the
Lord
unto
him,
with
all
that
were
in
his
house.
And
he
took
them
the
same
hour
of
the
night,
and
washed
their
stripes;
and
was baptized,
he
and
all
his,
immediately.
And
he
brought
them
up
into
his
house,
and
set
meat
before
them,
and
rejoiced
greatly,
with
all
his
house,
having
believed
in
God.
But
when
it
was
day,
the
magistrates
sent
the
serjeants,
saying,
Let
those
men
go.
And
the
jailor
reported
the
words
to
Paul,
saying,
The
magistrates
have
sent
to
let
you
go:
now
therefore
come
forth,
and
go
in
peace.
But
Paul
said
unto
them,
They
have
beaten
us
publicly, uncondemned,
men
that
are
Romans,
and
have
cast
us
into
prison;
and
do
they
now
cast
us
out
privily?
nay
verily;
but
let
them
come
themselves
and
bring
us
out.
And
the
serjeants
reported
these
words
unto
the
magistrates:
and
they
feared,
when
they
heard
that
they
were
Romans;
and
they
came
and
besought
them;
and
when
they
had
brought
them
out,
they
asked
them
to
go
away
from
the
city.
And
they
went
out
of
the
prison,
and
entered
into
the
house
of
Lydia:
and
when
they
had
seen
the
brethren,
they
comforted
them,
and
departed.
Now
when
they
had
passed
through Amphipolis
and Apollonia,
they
came
to
Thessalonica,
where
was
a
synagogue
of
the
Jews:
and
Paul,
as
his
custom
was,
went
in
unto
them,
and
for
three
sabbath
days
reasoned
with
them
from
the
scriptures,
opening
and
alleging,
that
it behoved
the
Christ
to
suffer,
and
to
rise
again
from
the
dead;
and
that
this
Jesus,
whom,
said
he,
I
proclaim
unto
you,
is
the
Christ.
And
some
of
them
were
persuaded,
and
consorted
with
Paul
and
Silas;
and
of
the
devout
Greeks
a
great
multitude,
and
of
the
chief
women
not
a
few.
But
the
Jews,
being
moved
with
jealousy,
took
unto
them
certain
vile
fellows
of
the
rabble,
and
gathering
a
crowd,
set
the
city
on
an
uproar;
and assaulting
the
house
of
Jason,
they
sought
to
bring
them
forth
to
the
people.
And
when
they
found
them
not,
they
dragged
Jason
and
certain
brethren
before
the
rulers
of
the
city,
crying,
These
that
have
turned
the
world
upside
down
are
come
hither
also;
whom
Jason
hath
received:
and
these
all
act
contrary
to
the
decrees
of
Caesar,
saying
that
there
is
another
king,
one
Jesus.
And
they
troubled
the
multitude
and
the
rulers
of
the
city,
when
they
heard
these
things.
And
when
they
had
taken
security
from
Jason
and
the
rest,
they
let
them
go.
And
the
brethren
immediately
sent
away
Paul
and
Silas
by
night
unto Beroea:
who
when
they
were
come
thither
went
into
the
synagogue
of
the
Jews.
Now
these
were
more
noble
than
those
in
Thessalonica,
in
that
they
received
the
word
with
all
readiness
of
mind, examining
the
scriptures
daily,
whether
these
things
were
so.
Many
of
them
therefore
believed;
also
of
the
Greek
women
of
honourable
estate,
and
of
men,
not
a
few.
But
when
the
Jews
of
Thessalonica
had
knowledge
that
the
word
of
God
was
proclaimed
of
Paul
at Beroea
also,
they
came
thither
likewise,
stirring
up
and
troubling
the
multitudes.
And
then
immediately
the
brethren
sent
forth
Paul
to
go
as
far
as
to
the
sea:
and
Silas
and
Timothy
abode
there
still.
But
they
that
conducted
Paul
brought
him
as
far
as Athens:
and
receiving
a
commandment
unto
Silas
and
Timothy
that
they
should
come
to
him
with
all
speed,
they
departed.
Now
while
Paul
waited
for
them
at Athens,
his
spirit
was
provoked
within
him,
as
he
beheld
the
city
full
of
idols.
So
he
reasoned
in
the
synagogue
with
the
Jews
and
the
devout
persons,
and
in
the marketplace
every
day
with
them
that
met
with
him.
And
certain
also
of
the
Epicurean
and
Stoic
philosophers
encountered
him.
And
some
said,
What
would
this
babbler
say?
other
some,
He
seemeth
to
be
a setter
forth
of
strange
gods:
because
he
preached
Jesus
and
the resurrection.
And
they
took
hold
of
him,
and
brought
him
unto
the Areopagus,
saying,
May
we
know
what
this
new
teaching
is,
which
is
spoken
by
thee?
For
thou
bringest
certain
strange
things
to
our
ears:
we
would
know
therefore
what
these
things
mean.
(Now
all
the Athenians
and
the
strangers
sojourning
there
spent
their
time
in
nothing
else,
but
either
to
tell
or
to
hear
some
new
thing.)
And
Paul
stood
in
the
midst
of
the Areopagus,
and
said,
Ye
men
of Athens,
in
all
things
I
perceive
that
ye
are
somewhat
superstitious.
For
as
I
passed
along,
and
observed
the
objects
of
your
worship,
I
found
also
an
altar
with
this
inscription,
TO
AN
UNKNOWN
GOD.
What
therefore
ye
worship
in
ignorance,
this
set
I
forth
unto
you.
The
God
that
made
the
world
and
all
things
therein,
he,
being
Lord
of
heaven
and
earth,
dwelleth
not
in
temples
made
with
hands;
neither
is
he
served
by
men’s
hands,
as
though
he
needed
anything,
seeing
he
himself
giveth
to
all
life,
and
breath,
and
all
things;
and
he
made
of
one
every
nation
of
men
for
to
dwell
on
all
the
face
of
the
earth,
having
determined
their
appointed
seasons,
and
the
bounds
of
their
habitation;
that
they
should
seek
God,
if
haply
they
might
feel
after
him,
and
find
him,
though
he
is
not
far
from
each
one
of
us:
for
in
him
we
live,
and
move,
and
have
our
being;
as
certain
even
of
your
own
poets
have
said,
For
we
are
also
his
offspring.
Being
then
the
offspring
of
God,
we
ought
not
to
think
that
the
Godhead
is
like
unto
gold,
or
silver,
or
stone,
graven
by
art
and
device
of
man.
The
times
of
ignorance
therefore
God
overlooked;
but
now
he
commandeth
men
that
they
should
all
everywhere
repent:
inasmuch
as
he
hath
appointed
a
day,
in
the
which
he
will
judge
the
world
in
righteousness
by
the
man
whom
he
hath
ordained;
whereof
he
hath
given
assurance
unto
all
men,
in
that
he
hath
raised
him
from
the
dead.
Now
when
they
heard
of
the resurrection
of
the
dead,
some
mocked;
but
others
said,
We
will
hear
thee
concerning
this
yet
again.
Thus
Paul
went
out
from
among
them.
But
certain
men
clave
unto
him,
and
believed:
among
whom
also
was
Dionysius
the Areopagite,
and
a
woman
named
Damaris,
and
others
with
them.
After
these
things
he
departed
from Athens,
and
came
to
Corinth.
And
he
found
a
certain
Jew
named Aquila,
a
man
of
Pontus
by
race,
lately
come
from
Italy,
with
his
wife
Priscilla,
because
Claudius
had
commanded
all
the
Jews
to
depart
from
Rome:
and
he
came
unto
them;
and
because
he
was
of
the
same
trade,
he
abode
with
them,
and
they
wrought;
for
by
their
trade
they
were
tentmakers.
And
he
reasoned
in
the
synagogue
every
sabbath,
and
persuaded
Jews
and
Greeks.
But
when
Silas
and
Timothy
came
down
from
Macedonia,
Paul
was
constrained
by
the
word,
testifying
to
the
Jews
that
Jesus
was
the
Christ.
And
when
they
opposed
themselves,
and
blasphemed,
he
shook
out
his
raiment,
and
said
unto
them,
Your
blood
be
upon
your
own
heads;
I
am
clean:
from
henceforth
I
will
go
unto
the
Gentiles.
And
he
departed
thence,
and
went
into
the
house
of
a
certain
man
named
Titus
Justus,
one
that
worshipped
God,
whose
house
joined
hard
to
the
synagogue.
And
Crispus,
the
ruler
of
the synagogue,
believed
in
the
Lord
with
all
his
house;
and
many
of
the
Corinthians
hearing
believed,
and
were baptized.
And
the
Lord
said
unto
Paul
in
the
night
by
a
vision,
Be
not
afraid,
but
speak,
and
hold
not
thy
peace:
for
I
am
with
thee,
and
no
man
shall
set
on
thee
to
harm
thee:
for
I
have
much
people
in
this
city.
And
he
dwelt
there
a
year
and
six
months,
teaching
the
word
of
God
among
them.
But
when
Gallio
was proconsul
of Achaia,
the
Jews
with
one
accord
rose
up
against
Paul,
and
brought
him
before
the judgment-seat,
saying,
This
man
persuadeth
men
to
worship
God
contrary
to
the
law.
But
when
Paul
was
about
to
open
his
mouth,
Gallio
said
unto
the
Jews,
If
indeed
it
were
a
matter
of
wrong
or
of
wicked
villany,
O
ye
Jews,
reason
would
that
I
should
bear
with
you:
but
if
they
are
questions
about
words
and
names
and
your
own
law,
look
to
it
yourselves;
I
am
not
minded
to
be
a
judge
of
these
matters.
And
he
drave
them
from
the judgment-seat.
And
they
all
laid
hold
on
Sosthenes,
the
ruler
of
the synagogue,
and
beat
him
before
the judgment-seat.
And
Gallio
cared
for
none
of
these
things.
And
Paul,
having
tarried
after
this
yet
many
days,
took
his
leave
of
the
brethren,
and
sailed
thence
for
Syria,
and
with
him
Priscilla
and Aquila;
having
shorn
his
head
in Cenchreae:
for
he
had
a
vow.
And
they
came
to
Ephesus,
and
he
left
them
there:
but
he
himself
entered
into
the
synagogue,
and
reasoned
with
the
Jews.
And
when
they
asked
him
to
abide
a
longer
time,
he
consented
not;
but
taking
his
leave
of
them,
and
saying,
I
will
return
again
unto
you,
if
God
will,
he
set
sail
from
Ephesus.
And
when
he
had
landed
at
Caesarea,
he
went
up
and
saluted
the
church,
and
went
down
to Antioch.
And
having
spent
some
time
there,
he
departed,
and
went
through
the
region
of
Galatia
and
Phrygia
in
order, stablishing
all
the
disciples.
Now
a
certain
Jew
named Apollos,
an Alexandrian
by
race,
a
learned
man,
came
to
Ephesus;
and
he
was
mighty
in
the
scriptures.
This
man
had
been
instructed
in
the
way
of
the
Lord;
and
being
fervent
in
spirit,
he
spake
and
taught
carefully
the
things
concerning
Jesus,
knowing
only
the baptism
of
John:
and
he
began
to
speak
boldly
in
the
synagogue.
But
when
Priscilla
and Aquila
heard
him,
they
took
him
unto
them,
and
expounded
unto
him
the
way
of
God
more
carefully.
And
when
he
was
minded
to
pass
over
into Achaia,
the
brethren
encouraged
him,
and
wrote
to
the
disciples
to
receive
him:
and
when
he
was
come,
he
helped
them
much
which
had
believed
through
grace:
for
he
powerfully confuted
the
Jews,
and
that
publicly,
shewing
by
the
scriptures
that
Jesus
was
the
Christ.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that,
while Apollos
was
at
Corinth,
Paul
having
passed
through
the
upper
country
came
to
Ephesus,
and
found
certain
disciples:
and
he
said
unto
them,
Did
ye
receive
the
Holy
Ghost
when
ye
believed?
And
they
said
unto
him,
Nay,
we
did
not
so
much
as
hear
whether
the
Holy
Ghost
was
given.
And
he
said,
Into
what
then
were
ye baptized?
And
they
said,
Into
John’s baptism.
And
Paul
said,
John baptized
with
the baptism
of
repentance,
saying
unto
the
people,
that
they
should
believe
on
him
which
should
come
after
him,
that
is,
on
Jesus.
And
when
they
heard
this,
they
were baptized
into
the
name
of
the
Lord
Jesus.
And
when
Paul
had
laid
his
hands
upon
them,
the
Holy
Ghost
came
on
them;
and
they
spake
with
tongues,
and
prophesied.
And
they
were
in
all
about
twelve
men.
And
he
entered
into
the
synagogue,
and
spake
boldly
for
the
space
of
three
months,
reasoning
and
persuading
as
to
the
things
concerning
the
kingdom
of
God.
But
when
some
were
hardened
and
disobedient,
speaking
evil
of
the
Way
before
the
multitude,
he
departed
from
them,
and
separated
the
disciples,
reasoning
daily
in
the
school
of
Tyrannus.
And
this
continued
for
the
space
of
two
years;
so
that
all
they
which
dwelt
in
Asia
heard
the
word
of
the
Lord,
both
Jews
and
Greeks.
And
God
wrought
special
miracles
by
the
hands
of
Paul:
insomuch
that
unto
the
sick
were
carried
away
from
his
body
handkerchiefs
or
aprons,
and
the
diseases
departed
from
them,
and
the
evil
spirits
went
out.
But
certain
also
of
the strolling
Jews,
exorcists,
took
upon
them
to
name
over
them
which
had
the
evil
spirits
the
name
of
the
Lord
Jesus,
saying,
I
adjure
you
by
Jesus
whom
Paul
preacheth.
And
there
were
seven
sons
of
one
Sceva,
a
Jew,
a
chief
priest,
which
did
this.
And
the
evil
spirit
answered
and
said
unto
them,
Jesus
I
know,
and
Paul
I
know;
but
who
are
ye?
And
the
man
in
whom
the
evil
spirit
was
leaped
on
them,
and mastered
both
of
them,
and
prevailed
against
them,
so
that
they
fled
out
of
that
house
naked
and
wounded.
And
this
became
known
to
all,
both
Jews
and
Greeks,
that
dwelt
at
Ephesus;
and
fear
fell
upon
them
all,
and
the
name
of
the
Lord
Jesus
was
magnified.
Many
also
of
them
that
had
believed
came,
confessing,
and
declaring
their
deeds.
And
not
a
few
of
them
that
practised
curious
arts
brought
their
books
together,
and
burned
them
in
the
sight
of
all:
and
they
counted
the
price
of
them,
and
found
it
fifty
thousand
pieces
of
silver.
So
mightily
grew
the
word
of
the
Lord
and
prevailed.
Now
after
these
things
were
ended,
Paul
purposed
in
the
spirit,
when
he
had
passed
through
Macedonia
and Achaia,
to
go
to
Jerusalem,
saying,
After
I
have
been
there,
I
must
also
see
Rome.
And
having
sent
into
Macedonia
two
of
them
that
ministered
unto
him,
Timothy
and
Erastus,
he
himself
stayed
in
Asia
for
a
while.
And
about
that
time
there
arose
no
small
stir
concerning
the
Way.
For
a
certain
man
named
Demetrius,
a
silversmith,
which
made
silver
shrines
of Diana,
brought
no
little
business
unto
the
craftsmen;
whom
he
gathered
together,
with
the
workmen
of
like
occupation,
and
said, Sirs,
ye
know
that
by
this
business
we
have
our
wealth.
And
ye
see
and
hear,
that
not
alone
at
Ephesus,
but
almost
throughout
all
Asia,
this
Paul
hath
persuaded
and
turned
away
much
people,
saying
that
they
be
no
gods,
which
are
made
with
hands:
and
not
only
is
there
danger
that
this
our
trade
come
into disrepute;
but
also
that
the
temple
of
the
great
goddess Diana
be
made
of
no
account,
and
that
she
should
even
be
deposed
from
her
magnificence,
whom
all
Asia
and
the
world
worshippeth.
And
when
they
heard
this,
they
were
filled
with
wrath,
and
cried
out,
saying,
Great
is
Diana
of
the
Ephesians.
And
the
city
was
filled
with
the
confusion:
and
they
rushed
with
one
accord
into
the
theatre,
having
seized
Gaius
and Aristarchus,
men
of
Macedonia,
Paul’s
companions
in
travel.
And
when
Paul
was
minded
to
enter
in
unto
the
people,
the
disciples
suffered
him
not.
And
certain
also
of
the
chief
officers
of
Asia,
being
his
friends,
sent
unto
him,
and
besought
him
not
to
adventure
himself
into
the
theatre.
Some
therefore
cried
one
thing,
and
some
another:
for
the
assembly
was
in
confusion;
and
the
more
part
knew
not
wherefore
they
were
come
together.
And
they
brought Alexander
out
of
the
multitude,
the
Jews
putting
him
forward.
And Alexander
beckoned
with
the
hand,
and
would
have
made
a
defence
unto
the
people.
But
when
they
perceived
that
he
was
a
Jew,
all
with
one
voice
about
the
space
of
two
hours
cried
out,
Great
is
Diana
of
the
Ephesians.
And
when
the
townclerk
had
quieted
the
multitude,
he
saith,
Ye
men
of
Ephesus,
what
man
is
there
who
knoweth
not
how
that
the
city
of
the
Ephesians
is temple-keeper
of
the
great Diana,
and
of
the
image
which
fell
down
from
Jupiter?
Seeing
then
that
these
things
cannot
be gainsaid,
ye
ought
to
be
quiet,
and
to
do
nothing
rash.
For
ye
have
brought
hither
these
men,
which
are
neither
robbers
of
temples
nor blasphemers
of
our
goddess.
If
therefore
Demetrius,
and
the
craftsmen
that
are
with
him,
have
a
matter
against
any
man,
the
courts
are
open,
and
there
are proconsuls:
let
them
accuse
one
another.
But
if
ye
seek
anything
about
other
matters,
it
shall
be
settled
in
the
regular
assembly.
For
indeed
we
are
in
danger
to
be
accused
concerning
this
day’s
riot,
there
being
no
cause
for
it:
and
as
touching
it
we
shall
not
be
able
to
give
account
of
this
concourse.
And
when
he
had
thus
spoken,
he
dismissed
the
assembly.
And
after
the
uproar
was
ceased,
Paul
having
sent
for
the
disciples
and
exhorted
them,
took
leave
of
them,
and
departed
for
to
go
into
Macedonia.
And
when
he
had
gone
through
those
parts,
and
had
given
them
much
exhortation,
he
came
into
Greece.
And
when
he
had
spent
three
months
there,
and
a
plot
was
laid
against
him
by
the
Jews,
as
he
was
about
to
set
sail
for
Syria,
he
determined
to
return
through
Macedonia.
And
there
accompanied
him
as
far
as Asia
Sopater
of Beroea,
the
son
of
Pyrrhus;
and
of
the
Thessalonians, Aristarchus
and
Secundus;
and
Gaius
of
Derbe,
and
Timothy;
and
of Asia,
Tychicus
and
Trophimus.
But
these
had
gone
before,
and
were
waiting
for
us
at
Troas.
And
we
sailed
away
from
Philippi
after
the
days
of
unleavened
bread,
and
came
unto
them
to
Troas
in
five
days;
where
we
tarried
seven
days.
And
upon
the
first
day
of
the
week,
when
we
were
gathered
together
to
break
bread,
Paul discoursed
with
them,
intending
to
depart
on
the
morrow;
and
prolonged
his
speech
until
midnight.
And
there
were
many
lights
in
the
upper
chamber,
where
we
were
gathered
together.
And
there
sat
in
the
window
a
certain
young
man
named
Eutychus,
borne
down
with
deep
sleep;
and
as
Paul discoursed
yet
longer,
being
borne
down
by
his
sleep
he
fell
down
from
the
third
story,
and
was
taken
up
dead.
And
Paul
went
down,
and
fell
on
him,
and
embracing
him
said,
Make
ye
no ado;
for
his
life
is
in
him.
And
when
he
was
gone
up,
and
had
broken
the
bread,
and
eaten,
and
had
talked
with
them
a
long
while,
even
till
break
of
day,
so
he
departed.
And
they
brought
the
lad
alive,
and
were
not
a
little
comforted.
But
we,
going
before
to
the
ship,
set
sail
for Assos,
there
intending
to
take
in
Paul:
for
so
had
he
appointed,
intending
himself
to
go
by
land.
And
when
he
met
us
at Assos,
we
took
him
in,
and
came
to
Mitylene.
And sailing
from
thence,
we
came
the
following
day
over
against
Chios;
and
the
next
day
we
touched
at
Samos;
and
the
day
after
we
came
to
Miletus.
For
Paul
had
determined
to
sail
past
Ephesus,
that
he
might
not
have
to
spend
time
in
Asia;
for
he
was
hastening,
if
it
were
possible
for
him,
to
be
at
Jerusalem
the
day
of
Pentecost.
And
from
Miletus
he
sent
to
Ephesus,
and
called
to
him
the
elders
of
the
church.
And
when
they
were
come
to
him,
he
said
unto
them,
Ye
yourselves
know,
from
the
first
day
that
I
set
foot
in
Asia,
after
what
manner
I
was
with
you
all
the
time,
serving
the
Lord
with
all
lowliness
of
mind,
and
with
tears,
and
with
trials
which
befell
me
by
the
plots
of
the
Jews:
how
that
I
shrank
not
from
declaring
unto
you
anything
that
was
profitable,
and
teaching
you
publicly,
and
from
house
to
house,
testifying
both
to
Jews
and
to
Greeks
repentance
toward
God,
and
faith
toward
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
And
now,
behold,
I
go
bound
in
the
spirit
unto
Jerusalem,
not
knowing
the
things
that
shall
befall
me
there:
save
that
the
Holy
Ghost
testifieth
unto
me
in
every
city,
saying
that
bonds
and
afflictions
abide
me.
But
I
hold
not
my
life
of
any
account,
as
dear
unto
myself,
so
that
I
may
accomplish
my
course,
and
the
ministry
which
I
received
from
the
Lord
Jesus,
to
testify
the
gospel
of
the
grace
of
God.
And
now,
behold,
I
know
that
ye
all,
among
whom
I
went
about
preaching
the
kingdom,
shall
see
my
face
no
more.
Wherefore
I
testify
unto
you
this
day,
that
I
am
pure
from
the
blood
of
all
men.
For
I
shrank
not
from
declaring
unto
you
the
whole
counsel
of
God.
Take
heed
unto
yourselves,
and
to
all
the
flock,
in
the
which
the
Holy
Ghost
hath
made
you
bishops,
to
feed
the
church
of
God,
which
he
purchased
with
his
own
blood.
I
know
that
after
my
departing
grievous
wolves
shall
enter
in
among
you,
not
sparing
the
flock;
and
from
among
your
own
selves
shall
men
arise,
speaking
perverse
things,
to
draw
away
the
disciples
after
them.
Wherefore
watch
ye,
remembering
that
by
the
space
of
three
years
I
ceased
not
to
admonish
every
one
night
and
day
with
tears.
And
now
I
commend
you
to
God,
and
to
the
word
of
his
grace,
which
is
able
to
build
you
up,
and
to
give
you
the
inheritance
among
all
them
that
are
sanctified.
I
coveted
no
man’s
silver,
or
gold,
or
apparel.
Ye
yourselves
know
that
these
hands
ministered
unto
my
necessities,
and
to
them
that
were
with
me.
In
all
things
I
gave
you
an
example,
how
that
so
labouring
ye
ought
to
help
the
weak,
and
to
remember
the
words
of
the
Lord
Jesus,
how
he
himself
said,
It
is
more
blessed
to
give
than
to
receive.
And
when
he
had
thus
spoken,
he
kneeled
down,
and
prayed
with
them
all.
And
they
all
wept
sore,
and
fell
on
Paul’s
neck,
and
kissed
him,
Sorrowing
most
of
all
for
the
word
which
he
had
spoken,
that
they
should
behold
his
face
no
more.
And
they
brought
him
on
his
way
unto
the
ship.
And
when
it
came
to
pass
that
we
were
parted
from
them,
and
had
set
sail,
we
came
with
a
straight
course
unto
Cos,
and
the
next
day
unto
Rhodes,
and
from
thence
unto
Patara:
and
having
found
a
ship
crossing
over
unto
Phoenicia,
we
went
aboard,
and
set
sail.
And
when
we
had
come
in
sight
of
Cyprus,
leaving
it
on
the
left
hand,
we
sailed
unto
Syria,
and
landed
at
Tyre:
for
there
the
ship
was
to unlade
her
burden.
And
having
found
the
disciples,
we
tarried
there
seven
days:
and
these
said
to
Paul
through
the
Spirit,
that
he
should
not
set
foot
in
Jerusalem.
And
when
it
came
to
pass
that
we
had
accomplished
the
days,
we
departed
and
went
on
our
journey;
and
they
all,
with
wives
and
children,
brought
us
on
our
way,
till
we
were
out
of
the
city:
and
kneeling
down
on
the beach,
we
prayed,
and
bade
each
other
farewell;
and
we
went
on
board
the
ship,
but
they
returned
home
again.
And
when
we
had
finished
the
voyage
from
Tyre,
we
arrived
at
Ptolemais;
and
we
saluted
the
brethren,
and
abode
with
them
one
day.
And
on
the
morrow
we
departed,
and
came
unto
Caesarea:
and
entering
into
the
house
of
Philip
the
evangelist,
who
was
one
of
the
seven,
we
abode
with
him.
Now
this
man
had
four
daughters,
virgins,
which
did
prophesy.
And
as
we
tarried
there
many
days,
there
came
down
from
Judaea
a
certain
prophet,
named Agabus.
And
coming
to
us,
and
taking
Paul’s
girdle,
he
bound
his
own
feet
and
hands,
and
said,
Thus
saith
the
Holy
Ghost,
So
shall
the
Jews
at
Jerusalem
bind
the
man
that owneth
this
girdle,
and
shall
deliver
him
into
the
hands
of
the
Gentiles.
And
when
we
heard
these
things,
both
we
and
they
of
that
place
besought
him
not
to
go
up
to
Jerusalem.
Then
Paul
answered,
What
do
ye,
weeping
and
breaking
my
heart?
for
I
am
ready
not
to
be
bound
only,
but
also
to
die
at
Jerusalem
for
the
name
of
the
Lord
Jesus.
And
when
he
would
not
be
persuaded,
we
ceased,
saying,
The
will
of
the
Lord
be
done.
And
after
these
days
we
took
up
our
baggage,
and
went
up
to
Jerusalem.
And
there
went
with
us
also
certain
of
the
disciples
from
Caesarea,
bringing
with
them
one
Mnason
of
Cyprus,
an
early
disciple,
with
whom
we
should
lodge.
And
when
we
were
come
to
Jerusalem,
the
brethren
received
us
gladly.
And
the
day
following
Paul
went
in
with
us
unto
James;
and
all
the
elders
were
present.
And
when
he
had
saluted
them,
he
rehearsed
one
by
one
the
things
which
God
had
wrought
among
the
Gentiles
by
his
ministry.
And
they,
when
they
heard
it,
glorified
God;
and
they
said
unto
him,
Thou
seest,
brother,
how
many
thousands
there
are
among
the
Jews
of
them
which
have
believed;
and
they
are
all
zealous
for
the
law:
and
they
have
been
informed
concerning
thee,
that
thou
teachest
all
the
Jews
which
are
among
the
Gentiles
to
forsake
Moses,
telling
them
not
to
circumcise
their
children,
neither
to
walk
after
the
customs.
What
is
it
therefore?
they
will
certainly
hear
that
thou
art
come.
Do
therefore
this
that
we
say
to
thee:
We
have
four
men
which
have
a
vow
on
them;
these
take,
and
purify
thyself
with
them,
and
be
at
charges
for
them,
that
they
may
shave
their
heads:
and
all
shall
know
that
there
is
no
truth
in
the
things
whereof
they
have
been
informed
concerning
thee;
but
that
thou
thyself
also
walkest
orderly,
keeping
the
law.
But
as
touching
the
Gentiles
which
have
believed,
we
wrote,
giving
judgment
that
they
should
keep
themselves
from
things
sacrificed
to
idols,
and
from
blood,
and
from
what
is
strangled,
and
from
fornication.
Then
Paul
took
the
men,
and
the
next
day
purifying
himself
with
them
went
into
the
temple,
declaring
the
fulfillment
of
the
days
of
purification,
until
the
offering
was
offered
for
every
one
of
them.
And
when
the
seven
days
were
almost
completed,
the
Jews
from
Asia,
when
they
saw
him
in
the
temple,
stirred
up
all
the
multitude,
and
laid
hands
on
him,
crying
out,
Men
of
Israel,
help:
This
is
the
man,
that
teacheth
all
men
everywhere
against
the
people,
and
the
law,
and
this
place:
and
moreover
he
brought
Greeks
also
into
the
temple,
and
hath
defiled
this
holy
place.
For
they
had
before
seen
with
him
in
the
city
Trophimus
the
Ephesian,
whom
they
supposed
that
Paul
had
brought
into
the
temple.
And
all
the
city
was
moved,
and
the
people
ran
together:
and
they
laid
hold
on
Paul,
and
dragged
him
out
of
the
temple:
and
straightway
the
doors
were
shut.
And
as
they
were
seeking
to
kill
him,
tidings
came
up
to
the
chief
captain
of
the
band,
that
all
Jerusalem
was
in
confusion.
And
forthwith
he
took
soldiers
and
centurions,
and
ran
down
upon
them:
and
they,
when
they
saw
the
chief
captain
and
the
soldiers,
left
off
beating
Paul.
Then
the
chief
captain
came
near,
and
laid
hold
on
him,
and
commanded
him
to
be
bound
with
two
chains;
and
inquired
who
he
was,
and
what
he
had
done.
And
some
shouted
one
thing,
some
another,
among
the
crowd:
and
when
he
could
not
know
the
certainty
for
the
uproar,
he
commanded
him
to
be
brought
into
the
castle.
And
when
he
came
upon
the
stairs,
so
it
was,
that
he
was
borne
of
the
soldiers
for
the
violence
of
the
crowd;
for
the
multitude
of
the
people
followed
after,
crying
out,
Away
with
him.
And
as
Paul
was
about
to
be
brought
into
the
castle,
he
saith
unto
the
chief
captain,
May
I
say
something
unto
thee?
And
he
said,
Dost
thou
know
Greek?
Art
thou
not
then
the
Egyptian,
which
before
these
days
stirred
up
to
sedition
and
led
out
into
the
wilderness
the
four
thousand
men
of
the
Assassins?
But
Paul
said,
I
am
a
Jew,
of
Tarsus
in
Cilicia,
a
citizen
of
no
mean
city:
and
I
beseech
thee,
give
me
leave
to
speak
unto
the
people.
And
when
he
had
given
him
leave,
Paul,
standing
on
the
stairs,
beckoned
with
the
hand
unto
the
people;
and
when
there
was
made
a
great
silence,
he
spake
unto
them
in
the
Hebrew
language,
saying,
Brethren
and
fathers,
hear
ye
the
defence
which
I
now
make
unto
you.
And
when
they
heard
that
he
spake
unto
them
in
the
Hebrew
language,
they
were
the
more
quiet:
and
he
saith,
I
am
a
Jew,
born
in
Tarsus
of
Cilicia,
but
brought
up
in
this
city,
at
the
feet
of
Gamaliel,
instructed
according
to
the strict
manner
of
the
law
of
our
fathers,
being
zealous
for
God,
even
as
ye
all
are
this
day:
and
I
persecuted
this
Way
unto
the
death,
binding
and
delivering
into
prisons
both
men
and
women.
As
also
the
high
priest
doth
bear
me
witness,
and
all
the
estate
of
the
elders:
from
whom
also
I
received
letters
unto
the
brethren,
and
journeyed
to
Damascus,
to
bring
them
also
which
were
there
unto
Jerusalem
in
bonds,
for
to
be
punished.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that,
as
I
made
my
journey,
and
drew
nigh
unto
Damascus,
about
noon,
suddenly
there
shone
from
heaven
a
great
light
round
about
me.
And
I
fell
unto
the
ground,
and
heard
a
voice
saying
unto
me,
Saul,
Saul,
why
persecutest
thou
me?
And
I
answered,
Who
art
thou,
Lord?
And
he
said
unto
me,
I
am
Jesus
of
Nazareth,
whom
thou
persecutest.
And
they
that
were
with
me
beheld
indeed
the
light,
but
they
heard
not
the
voice
of
him
that
spake
to
me.
And
I
said,
What
shall
I
do,
Lord?
And
the
Lord
said
unto
me,
Arise,
and
go
into
Damascus;
and
there
it
shall
be
told
thee
of
all
things
which
are
appointed
for
thee
to
do.
And
when
I
could
not
see
for
the
glory
of
that
light,
being
led
by
the
hand
of
them
that
were
with
me,
I
came
into
Damascus.
And
one Ananias,
a
devout
man
according
to
the
law,
well
reported
of
by
all
the
Jews
that
dwelt
there,
came
unto
me,
and
standing
by
me
said
unto
me,
Brother
Saul,
receive
thy
sight.
And
in
that
very
hour
I
looked
up
on
him.
And
he
said,
The
God
of
our
fathers
hath
appointed
thee
to
know
his
will,
and
to
see
the
Righteous
One,
and
to
hear
a
voice
from
his
mouth.
For
thou
shalt
be
a
witness
for
him
unto
all
men
of
what
thou
hast
seen
and
heard.
And
now
why
tarriest
thou?
arise,
and
be baptized,
and
wash
away
thy
sins,
calling
on
his
name.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that,
when
I
had
returned
to
Jerusalem,
and
while
I
prayed
in
the
temple,
I
fell
into
a
trance,
and
saw
him
saying
unto
me,
Make
haste,
and
get
thee
quickly
out
of
Jerusalem:
because
they
will
not
receive
of
thee
testimony
concerning
me.
And
I
said,
Lord,
they
themselves
know
that
I
imprisoned
and
beat
in
every
synagogue
them
that
believed
on
thee:
and
when
the
blood
of
Stephen
thy
witness
was
shed,
I
also
was
standing
by,
and
consenting,
and
keeping
the
garments
of
them
that
slew
him.
And
he
said
unto
me,
Depart:
for
I
will
send
thee
forth
far
hence
unto
the
Gentiles.
And
they
gave
him
audience
unto
this
word;
and
they
lifted
up
their
voice,
and
said,
Away
with
such
a
fellow
from
the
earth:
for
it
is
not
fit
that
he
should
live.
And
as
they
cried
out,
and
threw
off
their
garments,
and
cast
dust
into
the
air,
the
chief
captain
commanded
him
to
be
brought
into
the
castle,
bidding
that
he
should
be
examined
by
scourging,
that
he
might
know
for
what
cause
they
so
shouted
against
him.
And
when
they
had
tied
him
up
with
the
thongs,
Paul
said
unto
the
centurion
that
stood
by,
Is
it
lawful
for
you
to
scourge
a
man
that
is
a
Roman,
and uncondemned?
And
when
the
centurion
heard
it,
he
went
to
the
chief
captain,
and
told
him,
saying,
What
art
thou
about
to
do?
for
this
man
is
a
Roman.
And
the
chief
captain
came,
and
said
unto
him,
Tell
me,
art
thou
a
Roman?
And
he
said,
Yea.
And
the
chief
captain
answered,
With
a
great
sum
obtained
I
this
citizenship.
And
Paul
said,
But
I
am
a Roman
born.
They
then
which
were
about
to
examine
him
straightway
departed
from
him:
and
the
chief
captain
also
was
afraid,
when
he
knew
that
he
was
a
Roman,
and
because
he
had
bound
him.
But
on
the
morrow,
desiring
to
know
the
certainty,
wherefore
he
was
accused
of
the
Jews,
he
loosed
him,
and
commanded
the
chief
priests
and
all
the
council
to
come
together,
and
brought
Paul
down,
and
set
him
before
them.
And
Paul,
looking
stedfastly
on
the
council,
said,
Brethren,
I
have
lived
before
God
in
all
good
conscience
until
this
day.
And
the
high
priest Ananias
commanded
them
that
stood
by
him
to
smite
him
on
the
mouth.
Then
said
Paul
unto
him,
God
shall
smite
thee,
thou
whited
wall:
and
sittest
thou
to
judge
me
according
to
the
law,
and
commandest
me
to
be
smitten
contrary
to
the
law?
And
they
that
stood
by
said, Revilest
thou
God’s
high
priest?
And
Paul
said,
I
wist
not,
brethren,
that
he
was
high
priest:
for
it
is
written,
Thou
shalt
not
speak
evil
of
a
ruler
of
thy
people.
But
when
Paul
perceived
that
the
one
part
were
Sadducees,
and
the
other
Pharisees,
he
cried
out
in
the
council,
Brethren,
I
am
a
Pharisee,
a
son
of
Pharisees:
touching
the
hope
and resurrection
of
the
dead
I
am
called
in
question.
And
when
he
had
so
said,
there
arose
a
dissension
between
the
Pharisees
and
Sadducees:
and
the
assembly
was
divided.
For
the
Sadducees
say
that
there
is
no resurrection,
neither
angel,
nor
spirit:
but
the
Pharisees
confess
both.
And
there
arose
a
great
clamour:
and
some
of
the
scribes
of
the
Pharisees’
part
stood
up,
and
strove,
saying,
We
find
no
evil
in
this
man:
and
what
if
a
spirit
hath
spoken
to
him,
or
an
angel?
And
when
there
arose
a
great
dissension,
the
chief
captain,
fearing
lest
Paul
should
be
torn
in
pieces
by
them,
commanded
the
soldiers
to
go
down
and
take
him
by
force
from
among
them,
and
bring
him
into
the
castle.
And
the
night
following
the
Lord
stood
by
him,
and
said,
Be
of
good
cheer:
for
as
thou
hast
testified
concerning
me
at
Jerusalem,
so
must
thou
bear
witness
also
at
Rome.
And
when
it
was
day,
the
Jews
banded
together,
and
bound
themselves
under
a
curse,
saying
that
they
would
neither
eat
nor
drink
till
they
had
killed
Paul.
And
they
were
more
than
forty
which
made
this
conspiracy.
And
they
came
to
the
chief
priests
and
the
elders,
and
said,
We
have
bound
ourselves
under
a
great
curse,
to
taste
nothing
until
we
have
killed
Paul.
Now
therefore
do
ye
with
the
council
signify
to
the
chief
captain
that
he
bring
him
down
unto
you,
as
though
ye
would
judge
of
his
case
more
exactly:
and
we,
or
ever
he
come
near,
are
ready
to
slay
him.
But
Paul’s
sister’s
son
heard
of
their
lying
in
wait,
and
he
came
and
entered
into
the
castle,
and
told
Paul.
And
Paul
called
unto
him
one
of
the
centurions,
and
said,
Bring
this
young
man
unto
the
chief
captain:
for
he
hath
something
to
tell
him.
So
he
took
him,
and
brought
him
to
the
chief
captain,
and
saith,
Paul
the
prisoner
called
me
unto
him,
and
asked
me
to
bring
this
young
man
unto
thee,
who
hath
something
to
say
to
thee.
And
the
chief
captain
took
him
by
the
hand,
and
going
aside
asked
him
privately,
What
is
that
thou
hast
to
tell
me?
And
he
said,
The
Jews
have
agreed
to
ask
thee
to
bring
down
Paul
tomorrow
unto
the
council,
as
though
thou
wouldest
inquire
somewhat
more
exactly
concerning
him.
Do
not
thou
therefore
yield
unto
them:
for
there
lie
in
wait
for
him
of
them
more
than
forty
men,
which
have
bound
themselves
under
a
curse,
neither
to
eat
nor
to
drink
till
they
have
slain
him:
and
now
are
they
ready,
looking
for
the
promise
from
thee.
So
the
chief
captain
let
the
young
man
go,
charging
him,
Tell
no
man
that
thou
hast signified
these
things
to
me.
And
he
called
unto
him
two
of
the
centurions,
and
said,
Make
ready
two
hundred
soldiers
to
go
as
far
as
Caesarea,
and
horsemen
threescore
and
ten,
and
spearmen
two
hundred,
at
the
third
hour
of
the
night:
and
he
bade
them
provide
beasts,
that
they
might
set
Paul
thereon,
and
bring
him
safe
unto
Felix
the
governor.
And
he
wrote
a
letter
after
this
form:
Claudius
Lysias
unto
the
most
excellent
governor
Felix,
greeting.
This
man
was
seized
by
the
Jews,
and
was
about
to
be
slain
of
them,
when
I
came
upon
them
with
the
soldiers,
and
rescued
him,
having
learned
that
he
was
a
Roman.
And
desiring
to
know
the
cause
wherefore
they
accused
him,
I
brought
him
down
unto
their
council:
whom
I
found
to
be
accused
about
questions
of
their
law,
but
to
have
nothing
laid
to
his
charge
worthy
of
death
or
of
bonds.
And
when
it
was shewn
to
me
that
there
would
be
a
plot
against
the
man,
I
sent
him
to
thee
forthwith,
charging
his
accusers
also
to
speak
against
him
before
thee.
So
the
soldiers,
as
it
was
commanded
them,
took
Paul,
and
brought
him
by
night
to Antipatris.
But
on
the
morrow
they
left
the
horsemen
to
go
with
him,
and
returned
to
the
castle:
and
they,
when
they
came
to
Caesarea,
and
delivered
the
letter
to
the
governor,
presented
Paul
also
before
him.
And
when
he
had
read
it,
he
asked
of
what
province
he
was;
and
when
he
understood
that
he
was
of
Cilicia,
I
will
hear
thy
cause,
said
he,
when
thine
accusers
also
are
come:
and
he
commanded
him
to
be
kept
in
Herod’s
palace.
And
after
five
days
the
high
priest Ananias
came
down
with
certain
elders,
and
with
an
orator,
one
Tertullus;
and
they
informed
the
governor
against
Paul.
And
when
he
was
called,
Tertullus
began
to
accuse
him,
saying,
Seeing
that
by
thee
we
enjoy
much
peace,
and
that
by
thy
providence
evils
are
corrected
for
this
nation,
we
accept
it
in
all
ways
and
in
all
places,
most
excellent
Felix,
with
all
thankfulness.
But,
that
I
be
not
further
tedious
unto
thee,
I
entreat
thee
to
hear
us
of
thy
clemency
a
few
words.
For
we
have
found
this
man
a
pestilent
fellow,
and
a
mover
of insurrections
among
all
the
Jews
throughout
the
world,
and
a
ringleader
of
the sect
of
the
Nazarenes:
who
moreover
assayed
to
profane
the
temple:
on
whom
also
we
laid
hold:
24:7
Some ancient authorities insert
and we would have judged him according to our law. 7 But the chief captain Lysias came, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, 8 commanding his accusers to come before thee.
from
whom
thou
wilt
be
able,
by examining
him
thyself,
to
take
knowledge
of
all
these
things,
whereof
we
accuse
him.
And
the
Jews
also
joined
in
the
charge, affirming
that
these
things
were
so.
And
when
the
governor
had
beckoned
unto
him
to
speak,
Paul
answered,
Forasmuch
as
I
know
that
thou
hast
been
of
many
years
a
judge
unto
this
nation,
I
do
cheerfully
make
my
defence:
seeing
that
thou
canst
take
knowledge,
that
it
is
not
more
than
twelve
days
since
I
went
up
to
worship
at
Jerusalem:
and
neither
in
the
temple
did
they
find
me
disputing
with
any
man
or
stirring
up
a
crowd,
nor
in
the
synagogues,
nor
in
the
city.
Neither
can
they
prove
to
thee
the
things
whereof
they
now
accuse
me.
But
this
I
confess
unto
thee,
that
after
the
Way
which
they
call
a sect,
so
serve
I
the
God
of
our
fathers,
believing
all
things
which
are
according
to
the
law,
and
which
are
written
in
the
prophets:
having
hope
toward
God,
which
these
also
themselves
look
for,
that
there
shall
be
a resurrection
both
of
the
just
and
unjust.
Herein
do
I
also
exercise
myself
to
have
a
conscience
void
of
offence
toward
God
and
men
alway.
Now
after
many
years
I
came
to
bring
alms
to
my
nation,
and
offerings:
amidst
which
they
found
me
purified
in
the
temple,
with
no
crowd,
nor
yet
with
tumult:
but
there
were
certain
Jews
from
Asia—
who
ought
to
have
been
here
before
thee,
and
to
make
accusation,
if
they
had aught
against
me.
Or
else
let
these
men
themselves
say
what wrong-doing
they
found,
when
I
stood
before
the
council,
except
it
be
for
this
one
voice,
that
I
cried
standing
among
them,
Touching
the resurrection
of
the
dead
I
am
called
in
question
before
you
this
day.
But
Felix,
having
more
exact
knowledge
concerning
the
Way,
deferred
them,
saying,
When
Lysias
the
chief
captain
shall
come
down,
I
will
determine
your
matter.
And
he
gave
order
to
the
centurion
that
he
should
be
kept
in
charge,
and
should
have indulgence;
and
not
to
forbid
any
of
his
friends
to
minister
unto
him.
But
after
certain
days,
Felix
came
with
Drusilla,
his
wife,
which
was
a
Jewess,
and
sent
for
Paul,
and
heard
him
concerning
the
faith
in
Christ
Jesus.
And
as
he
reasoned
of
righteousness,
and
temperance,
and
the
judgment
to
come,
Felix
was
terrified,
and
answered,
Go
thy
way
for
this
time;
and
when
I
have
a
convenient
season,
I
will
call
thee
unto
me.
He
hoped
withal
that
money
would
be
given
him
of
Paul:
wherefore
also
he
sent
for
him
the
oftener,
and
communed
with
him.
But
when
two
years
were
fulfilled,
Felix
was
succeeded
by
Porcius
Festus;
and
desiring
to
gain
favour
with
the
Jews,
Felix
left
Paul
in
bonds.
Festus
therefore,
having
come
into
the
province,
after
three
days
went
up
to
Jerusalem
from
Caesarea.
And
the
chief
priests
and
the
principal
men
of
the
Jews
informed
him
against
Paul;
and
they
besought
him,
asking
favour
against
him,
that
he
would
send
for
him
to
Jerusalem;
laying
wait
to
kill
him
on
the
way.
Howbeit
Festus
answered,
that
Paul
was
kept
in
charge
at
Caesarea,
and
that
he
himself
was
about
to
depart
thither
shortly.
Let
them
therefore,
saith
he,
which
are
of
power
among
you,
go
down
with
me,
and
if
there
is
anything
amiss
in
the
man,
let
them
accuse
him.
And
when
he
had
tarried
among
them
not
more
than
eight
or
ten
days,
he
went
down
unto
Caesarea;
and
on
the
morrow
he
sat
on
the judgment-seat,
and
commanded
Paul
to
be
brought.
And
when
he
was
come,
the
Jews
which
had
come
down
from
Jerusalem
stood
round
about
him,
bringing
against
him
many
and
grievous
charges,
which
they
could
not
prove;
while
Paul
said
in
his
defence,
Neither
against
the
law
of
the
Jews,
nor
against
the
temple,
nor
against
Caesar,
have
I
sinned
at
all.
But
Festus,
desiring
to
gain
favour
with
the
Jews,
answered
Paul,
and
said,
Wilt
thou
go
up
to
Jerusalem,
and
there
be
judged
of
these
things
before
me?
But
Paul
said,
I
am
standing
before
Caesar’s judgment-seat,
where
I
ought
to
be
judged:
to
the
Jews
have
I
done
no
wrong,
as
thou
also
very
well
knowest.
If
then
I
am
a wrong-doer,
and
have
committed
anything
worthy
of
death,
I
refuse
not
to
die:
but
if
none
of
those
things
is
true,
whereof
these
accuse
me,
no
man
can
give
me
up
unto
them.
I
appeal
unto
Caesar.
Then
Festus,
when
he
had
conferred
with
the
council,
answered,
Thou
hast
appealed
unto
Caesar:
unto
Caesar shalt
thou
go.
Now
when
certain
days
were
passed, Agrippa
the
king
and Bernice
arrived
at
Caesarea,
and
saluted
Festus.
And
as
they
tarried
there
many
days,
Festus
laid
Paul’s
case
before
the
king,
saying,
There
is
a
certain
man
left
a
prisoner
by
Felix:
about
whom,
when
I
was
at
Jerusalem,
the
chief
priests
and
the
elders
of
the
Jews
informed
me,
asking
for
sentence
against
him.
To
whom
I
answered,
that
it
is
not
the
custom
of
the
Romans
to
give
up
any
man,
before
that
the
accused
have
the
accusers
face
to
face,
and
have
had
opportunity
to
make
his
defence
concerning
the
matter
laid
against
him.
When
therefore
they
were
come
together
here,
I
made
no
delay,
but
on
the
next
day
sat
down
on
the judgment-seat,
and
commanded
the
man
to
be
brought.
Concerning
whom,
when
the
accusers
stood
up,
they
brought
no
charge
of
such
evil
things
as
I
supposed;
but
had
certain
questions
against
him
of
their
own
religion,
and
of
one
Jesus,
who
was
dead,
whom
Paul
affirmed
to
be
alive.
And
I,
being
perplexed
how
to
inquire
concerning
these
things,
asked
whether
he
would
go
to
Jerusalem,
and
there
be
judged
of
these
matters.
But
when
Paul
had
appealed
to
be
kept
for
the
decision
of
the
emperor,
I
commanded
him
to
be
kept
till
I
should
send
him
to
Caesar.
And Agrippa
said
unto
Festus,
I
also
could
wish
to
hear
the
man
myself.
Tomorrow,
saith
he,
thou
shalt
hear
him.
So
on
the
morrow,
when Agrippa
was
come,
and Bernice,
with
great
pomp,
and
they
were
entered
into
the
place
of
hearing,
with
the
chief
captains,
and
the
principal
men
of
the
city,
at
the
command
of
Festus
Paul
was
brought
in.
And
Festus
saith,
King Agrippa,
and
all
men
which
are
here
present
with
us,
ye
behold
this
man,
about
whom
all
the
multitude
of
the
Jews
made
suit
to
me,
both
at
Jerusalem
and
here,
crying
that
he
ought
not
to
live
any
longer.
But
I
found
that
he
had
committed
nothing
worthy
of
death:
and
as
he
himself
appealed
to
the
emperor
I
determined
to
send
him.
Of
whom
I
have
no
certain
thing
to
write
unto
my
lord.
Wherefore
I
have
brought
him
forth
before
you,
and
specially
before
thee,
king Agrippa,
that,
after examination
had,
I
may
have
somewhat
to
write.
For
it
seemeth
to
me unreasonable,
in
sending
a
prisoner,
not
withal
to
signify
the
charges
against
him.
And Agrippa
said
unto
Paul,
Thou
art
permitted
to
speak
for
thyself.
Then
Paul
stretched
forth
his
hand,
and
made
his
defence:
I
think
myself
happy,
king Agrippa,
that
I
am
to
make
my
defence
before
thee
this
day
touching
all
the
things
whereof
I
am
accused
by
the
Jews:
especially
because
thou
art
expert
in
all
customs
and
questions
which
are
among
the
Jews:
wherefore
I
beseech
thee
to
hear
me
patiently.
My
manner
of
life
then
from
my
youth
up,
which
was
from
the
beginning
among
mine
own
nation,
and
at
Jerusalem,
know
all
the
Jews;
having
knowledge
of
me
from
the
first,
if
they
be
willing
to
testify,
how
that
after
the straitest sect
of
our
religion
I
lived
a
Pharisee.
And
now
I
stand
here
to
be
judged
for
the
hope
of
the
promise
made
of
God
unto
our
fathers;
unto
which
promise
our
twelve
tribes,
earnestly
serving
God
night
and
day,
hope
to
attain.
And
concerning
this
hope
I
am
accused
by
the
Jews,
O
king!
Why
is
it
judged incredible
with
you,
if
God
doth
raise
the
dead?
I
verily
thought
with
myself,
that
I
ought
to
do
many
things
contrary
to
the
name
of
Jesus
of
Nazareth.
And
this
I
also
did
in
Jerusalem:
and
I
both
shut
up
many
of
the
saints
in
prisons,
having
received
authority
from
the
chief
priests,
and
when
they
were
put
to
death,
I
gave
my
vote
against
them.
And
punishing
them
oftentimes
in
all
the
synagogues,
I
strove
to
make
them
blaspheme;
and
being
exceedingly
mad
against
them,
I
persecuted
them
even
unto
foreign
cities.
Whereupon
as
I
journeyed
to
Damascus
with
the
authority
and
commission
of
the
chief
priests,
at
midday,
O
king,
I
saw
on
the
way
a
light
from
heaven,
above
the
brightness
of
the
sun,
shining
round
about
me
and
them
that
journeyed
with
me.
And
when
we
were
all
fallen
to
the
earth,
I
heard
a
voice
saying
unto
me
in
the
Hebrew
language,
Saul,
Saul,
why
persecutest
thou
me?
it
is
hard
for
thee
to
kick
against
the
goad.
And
I
said,
Who
art
thou,
Lord?
And
the
Lord
said,
I
am
Jesus
whom
thou
persecutest.
But
arise,
and
stand
upon
thy
feet:
for
to
this
end
have
I
appeared
unto
thee,
to
appoint
thee
a
minister
and
a
witness
both
of
the
things
wherein
thou
hast
seen
me,
and
of
the
things
wherein
I
will
appear
unto
thee;
delivering
thee
from
the
people,
and
from
the
Gentiles,
unto
whom
I
send
thee,
to
open
their
eyes,
that
they
may
turn
from
darkness
to
light,
and
from
the
power
of
Satan
unto
God,
that
they
may
receive
remission
of
sins
and
an
inheritance
among
them
that
are
sanctified
by
faith
in
me.
Wherefore,
O
king Agrippa,
I
was
not
disobedient
unto
the
heavenly
vision:
but
declared
both
to
them
of
Damascus
first,
and
at
Jerusalem,
and
throughout
all
the
country
of
Judaea,
and
also
to
the
Gentiles,
that
they
should
repent
and
turn
to
God,
doing
works
worthy
of
repentance.
For
this
cause
the
Jews
seized
me
in
the
temple,
and
assayed
to
kill
me.
Having
therefore
obtained
the
help
that
is
from
God,
I
stand
unto
this
day
testifying
both
to
small
and
great,
saying
nothing
but
what
the
prophets
and
Moses
did
say
should
come;
how
that
the
Christ
must
suffer,
and
how
that
he
first
by
the resurrection
of
the
dead
should
proclaim
light
both
to
the
people
and
to
the
Gentiles.
And
as
he
thus
made
his
defence,
Festus
saith
with
a
loud
voice,
Paul,
thou
art
mad;
thy
much
learning
doth
turn
thee
to
madness.
But
Paul
saith,
I
am
not
mad,
most
excellent
Festus;
but
speak
forth
words
of
truth
and
soberness.
For
the
king
knoweth
of
these
things,
unto
whom
also
I
speak
freely:
for
I
am
persuaded
that
none
of
these
things
is
hidden
from
him;
for
this
hath
not
been
done
in
a
corner.
King Agrippa,
believest
thou
the
prophets?
I
know
that
thou
believest.
And Agrippa
said
unto
Paul,
With
but
little persuasion
thou
wouldest
fain
make
me
a
Christian.
And
Paul
said,
I
would
to
God,
that
whether
with
little
or
with
much,
not
thou
only,
but
also
all
that
hear
me
this
day,
might
become
such
as
I
am,
except
these
bonds.
And
the
king
rose
up,
and
the
governor,
and Bernice,
and
they
that
sat
with
them:
and
when
they
had
withdrawn,
they
spake
one
to
another,
saying,
This
man
doeth
nothing
worthy
of
death
or
of
bonds.
And Agrippa
said
unto
Festus,
This
man
might
have
been
set
at
liberty,
if
he
had
not
appealed
unto
Caesar.
And
when
it
was
determined
that
we
should
sail
for
Italy,
they
delivered
Paul
and
certain
other
prisoners
to
a
centurion
named
Julius,
of
the
Augustan
band.
And
embarking
in
a
ship
of Adramyttium,
which
was
about
to
sail
unto
the
places
on
the
coast
of
Asia,
we
put
to
sea, Aristarchus,
a
Macedonian
of
Thessalonica,
being
with
us.
And
the
next
day
we
touched
at
Sidon:
and
Julius
treated
Paul
kindly,
and
gave
him
leave
to
go
unto
his
friends
and
refresh
himself.
And
putting
to
sea
from
thence,
we
sailed
under
the lee
of
Cyprus,
because
the
winds
were
contrary.
And
when
we
had
sailed
across
the
sea
which
is
off
Cilicia
and
Pamphylia,
we
came
to
Myra,
a
city
of
Lycia.
And
there
the
centurion
found
a
ship
of Alexandria
sailing
for
Italy;
and
he
put
us
therein.
And
when
we
had
sailed
slowly
many
days,
and
were
come
with
difficulty
over
against
Cnidus,
the
wind
not
further
suffering
us,
we
sailed
under
the lee
of
Crete,
over
against
Salmone;
and
with
difficulty coasting
along
it
we
came
unto
a
certain
place
called
Fair Havens;
nigh
whereunto
was
the
city
of
Lasea.
And
when
much
time
was
spent,
and
the
voyage
was
now
dangerous,
because
the
Fast
was
now
already
gone
by,
Paul
admonished
them,
and
said
unto
them, Sirs,
I
perceive
that
the
voyage
will
be
with
injury
and
much
loss,
not
only
of
the
lading
and
the
ship,
but
also
of
our
lives.
But
the
centurion
gave
more
heed
to
the
master
and
to
the
owner
of
the
ship,
than
to
those
things
which
were
spoken
by
Paul.
And
because
the
haven
was
not commodious
to
winter
in,
the
more
part
advised
to
put
to
sea
from
thence,
if
by
any
means
they
could
reach
Phoenix,
and
winter
there;
which
is
a
haven
of
Crete,
looking north-east
and south-east.
And
when
the
south
wind
blew
softly,
supposing
that
they
had
obtained
their
purpose,
they
weighed anchor
and
sailed
along
Crete,
close
in
shore.
But
after
no
long
time
there
beat
down
from
it
a
tempestuous
wind,
which
is
called Euraquilo:
and
when
the
ship
was
caught,
and
could
not
face
the
wind,
we
gave
way
to
it,
and
were
driven.
And
running
under
the lee
of
a
small
island
called
Cauda,
we
were
able,
with
difficulty,
to
secure
the
boat:
and
when
they
had hoisted
it
up,
they
used
helps, under-girding
the
ship;
and,
fearing
lest
they
should
be
cast
upon
the
Syrtis,
they
lowered
the
gear,
and
so
were
driven.
And
as
we
laboured
exceedingly
with
the
storm,
the
next
day
they
began
to
throw
the freight
overboard;
and
the
third
day
they
cast
out
with
their
own
hands
the
tackling
of
the
ship.
And
when
neither
sun
nor
stars
shone
upon
us
for
many
days,
and
no
small
tempest
lay
on
us,
all
hope
that
we
should
be
saved
was
now
taken
away.
And
when
they
had
been
long
without
food,
then
Paul
stood
forth
in
the
midst
of
them,
and
said, Sirs,
ye
should
have
hearkened
unto
me,
and
not
have
set
sail
from
Crete,
and
have
gotten
this
injury
and
loss.
And
now
I exhort
you
to
be
of
good
cheer:
for
there
shall
be
no
loss
of
life
among
you,
but
only
of
the
ship.
For
there
stood
by
me
this
night
an
angel
of
the
God
whose
I
am,
whom
also
I
serve,
saying,
Fear
not,
Paul;
thou
must
stand
before
Caesar:
and
lo,
God
hath
granted
thee
all
them
that
sail
with
thee.
Wherefore, sirs,
be
of
good
cheer:
for
I
believe
God,
that
it
shall
be
even
so
as
it
hath
been
spoken
unto
me.
Howbeit
we
must
be
cast
upon
a
certain
island.
But
when
the
fourteenth
night
was
come,
as
we
were
driven
to
and
fro
in
the
sea
of
Adria,
about
midnight
the
sailors surmised
that
they
were
drawing
near
to
some
country;
and
they
sounded,
and
found
twenty
fathoms:
and
after
a
little
space,
they
sounded
again,
and
found
fifteen
fathoms.
And
fearing
lest
haply
we
should
be
cast ashore
on
rocky
ground,
they
let
go
four anchors
from
the
stern,
and
wished
for
the
day.
And
as
the
sailors
were
seeking
to
flee
out
of
the
ship,
and
had
lowered
the
boat
into
the
sea,
under
colour
as
though
they
would
lay
out anchors
from
the
foreship,
Paul
said
to
the
centurion
and
to
the
soldiers,
Except
these
abide
in
the
ship,
ye
cannot
be
saved.
Then
the
soldiers
cut
away
the
ropes
of
the
boat,
and
let
her
fall
off.
And
while
the
day
was
coming
on,
Paul
besought
them
all
to
take
some
food,
saying,
This
day
is
the
fourteenth
day
that
ye
wait
and
continue
fasting,
having
taken
nothing.
Wherefore
I
beseech
you
to
take
some
food:
for
this
is
for
your
safety:
for
there
shall
not
a
hair
perish
from
the
head
of
any
of
you.
And
when
he
had
said
this,
and
had
taken
bread,
he
gave
thanks
to
God
in
the
presence
of
all:
and
he
brake
it,
and
began
to
eat.
Then
were
they
all
of
good
cheer,
and
themselves
also
took
food.
And
we
were
in
all
in
the
ship
two
hundred
threescore
and
sixteen
souls.
And
when
they
had
eaten
enough,
they
lightened
the
ship,
throwing
out
the
wheat
into
the
sea.
And
when
it
was
day,
they
knew
not
the
land:
but
they
perceived
a
certain
bay
with
a beach,
and
they
took
counsel
whether
they
could
drive
the
ship
upon
it.
And
casting
off
the anchors,
they
left
them
in
the
sea,
at
the
same
time loosing
the
bands
of
the
rudders;
and
hoisting
up
the foresail
to
the
wind,
they
made
for
the beach.
But
lighting
upon
a
place
where
two
seas
met,
they
ran
the
vessel
aground;
and
the
foreship
struck
and
remained unmoveable,
but
the
stern
began
to
break
up
by
the
violence
of
the
waves.
And
the
soldiers’
counsel
was
to
kill
the
prisoners,
lest
any
of
them
should
swim
out,
and
escape.
But
the
centurion,
desiring
to
save
Paul,
stayed
them
from
their
purpose;
and
commanded
that
they
which
could
swim
should
cast
themselves
overboard,
and
get
first
to
the
land:
and
the
rest,
some
on
planks,
and
some
on
other
things
from
the
ship.
And
so
it
came
to
pass,
that
they
all
escaped
safe
to
the
land.
And
when
we
were
escaped,
then
we
knew
that
the
island
was
called
Melita.
And
the barbarians
shewed
us
no
common
kindness:
for
they
kindled
a
fire,
and
received
us
all,
because
of
the
present
rain,
and
because
of
the
cold.
But
when
Paul
had
gathered
a
bundle
of
sticks,
and
laid
them
on
the
fire,
a
viper
came
out
by
reason
of
the
heat,
and
fastened
on
his
hand.
And
when
the barbarians
saw
the
beast
hanging
from
his
hand,
they
said
one
to
another,
No
doubt
this
man
is
a
murderer,
whom,
though
he
hath
escaped
from
the
sea,
yet
Justice
hath
not
suffered
to
live.
Howbeit
he
shook
off
the
beast
into
the
fire,
and
took
no
harm.
But
they
expected
that
he
would
have
swollen,
or
fallen
down
dead
suddenly:
but
when
they
were
long
in
expectation,
and
beheld
nothing
amiss
came
to
him,
they
changed
their
minds,
and
said
that
he
was
a
god.
Now
in
the neighbourhood
of
that
place
were
lands
belonging
to
the
chief
man
of
the
island,
named
Publius;
who
received
us,
and
entertained
us
three
days
courteously.
And
it
was
so,
that
the
father
of
Publius
lay
sick
of
fever
and
dysentery:
unto
whom
Paul
entered
in,
and
prayed,
and
laying
his
hands
on
him
healed
him.
And
when
this
was
done,
the
rest
also
which
had
diseases
in
the
island
came,
and
were
cured:
who
also
honoured
us
with
many
honours;
and
when
we
sailed,
they
put
on
board
such
things
as
we
needed.
And
after
three
months
we
set
sail
in
a
ship
of Alexandria,
which
had
wintered
in
the
island,
whose
sign
was
The
Twin
Brothers.
And
touching
at
Syracuse,
we
tarried
there
three
days.
And
from
thence
we
made
a
circuit,
and
arrived
at
Rhegium:
and
after
one
day
a
south
wind
sprang
up,
and
on
the
second
day
we
came
to
Puteoli:
where
we
found
brethren,
and
were
entreated
to
tarry
with
them
seven
days:
and
so
we
came
to
Rome.
And
from
thence
the
brethren,
when
they
heard
of
us,
came
to
meet
us
as
far
as
The
Market
of Appius,
and
The
Three
Taverns:
whom
when
Paul
saw,
he
thanked
God,
and
took
courage.
And
when
we
entered
into
Rome,
Paul
was
suffered
to
abide
by
himself
with
the
soldier
that
guarded
him.
And
it
came
to
pass,
that
after
three
days
he
called
together
those
that
were
the
chief
of
the
Jews:
and
when
they
were
come
together,
he
said
unto
them,
I,
brethren,
though
I
had
done
nothing
against
the
people,
or
the
customs
of
our
fathers,
yet
was
delivered
prisoner
from
Jerusalem
into
the
hands
of
the
Romans:
who,
when
they
had
examined
me,
desired
to
set
me
at
liberty,
because
there
was
no
cause
of
death
in
me.
But
when
the
Jews
spake
against
it,
I
was
constrained
to
appeal
unto
Caesar;
not
that
I
had aught
to
accuse
my
nation
of.
For
this
cause
therefore
did
I
entreat
you
to
see
and
to
speak
with
me:
for
because
of
the
hope
of
Israel
I
am
bound
with
this
chain.
And
they
said
unto
him,
We
neither
received
letters
from
Judaea
concerning
thee,
nor
did
any
of
the
brethren
come
hither
and
report
or
speak
any
harm
of
thee.
But
we
desire
to
hear
of
thee
what
thou
thinkest:
for
as
concerning
this sect,
it
is
known
to
us
that
everywhere
it
is
spoken
against.
And
when
they
had
appointed
him
a
day,
they
came
to
him
into
his
lodging
in
great
number;
to
whom
he
expounded
the
matter,
testifying
the
kingdom
of
God,
and
persuading
them
concerning
Jesus,
both
from
the
law
of
Moses
and
from
the
prophets,
from
morning
till
evening.
And
some
believed
the
things
which
were
spoken,
and
some disbelieved.
And
when
they
agreed
not
among
themselves,
they
departed,
after
that
Paul
had
spoken
one
word,
Well
spake
the
Holy
Ghost
by
Isaiah
the
prophet
unto
your
fathers,
saying,
Go
thou
unto
this
people,
and
say,
By
hearing
ye
shall
hear,
and
shall
in
no
wise
understand;
And
seeing
ye
shall
see,
and
shall
in
no
wise
perceive:
For
this
people’s
heart
is
waxed
gross,
And
their
ears
are
dull
of
hearing,
And
their
eyes
they
have
closed;
Lest
haply
they
should
perceive
with
their
eyes,
And
hear
with
their
ears,
And
understand
with
their
heart,
And
should
turn
again,
And
I
should
heal
them.
Be
it
known
therefore
unto
you,
that
this
salvation
of
God
is
sent
unto
the
Gentiles:
they
will
also
hear.
28:29
Some ancient authorities insert ver. 29
And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, having much disputing among themselves.
And
he
abode
two
whole
years
in
his
own
hired
dwelling,
and
received
all
that
went
in
unto
him,
preaching
the
kingdom
of
God,
and
teaching
the
things
concerning
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
with
all
boldness,
none
forbidding
him.
Romans
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE ROMANS.
ROMANS
Rom
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE
ROMANS.
Paul,
a
servant
of
Jesus
Christ,
called
to
be
an apostle,
separated
unto
the
gospel
of
God,
which
he
promised
afore
by
his
prophets
in
the
holy
scriptures,
concerning
his
Son,
who
was
born
of
the
seed
of
David
according
to
the
flesh,
who
was
declared
to
be
the
Son
of
God
with
power,
according
to
the
spirit
of
holiness,
by
the resurrection
of
the
dead;
even
Jesus
Christ
our
Lord,
through
whom
we
received
grace
and apostleship,
unto
obedience
of
faith
among
all
the
nations,
for
his
name’s
sake:
among
whom
are
ye
also,
called
to
be
Jesus
Christ’s:
To
all
that
are
in
Rome,
beloved
of
God,
called
to
be
saints:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
our
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
First,
I
thank
my
God
through
Jesus
Christ
for
you
all,
that
your
faith
is
proclaimed
throughout
the
whole
world.
For
God
is
my
witness,
whom
I
serve
in
my
spirit
in
the
gospel
of
his
Son,
how
unceasingly
I
make
mention
of
you,
always
in
my
prayers
making
request,
if
by
any
means
now
at
length
I
may
be
prospered
by
the
will
of
God
to
come
unto
you.
For
I
long
to
see
you,
that
I
may
impart
unto
you
some
spiritual
gift,
to
the
end
ye
may
be
established;
that
is,
that
I
with
you
may
be
comforted
in
you,
each
of
us
by
the other’s
faith,
both
yours
and
mine.
And
I
would
not
have
you
ignorant,
brethren,
that
oftentimes
I
purposed
to
come
unto
you (and
was
hindered
hitherto),
that
I
might
have
some
fruit
in
you
also,
even
as
in
the
rest
of
the
Gentiles.
I
am
debtor
both
to
Greeks
and
to Barbarians,
both
to
the
wise
and
to
the
foolish.
So,
as
much
as
in
me
is,
I
am
ready
to
preach
the
gospel
to
you
also
that
are
in
Rome.
For
I
am
not
ashamed
of
the
gospel:
for
it
is
the
power
of
God
unto
salvation
to
every
one
that
believeth;
to
the
Jew
first,
and
also
to
the
Greek.
For
therein
is
revealed
a
righteousness
of
God
by
faith
unto
faith:
as
it
is
written,
But
the
righteous
shall
live
by
faith.
For
the
wrath
of
God
is
revealed
from
heaven
against
all
ungodliness
and
unrighteousness
of
men,
who
hold
down
the
truth
in
unrighteousness;
because
that
which
may
be
known
of
God
is
manifest
in
them;
for
God
manifested
it
unto
them.
For
the invisible
things
of
him
since
the
creation
of
the
world
are
clearly
seen,
being
perceived
through
the
things
that
are
made,
even
his
everlasting
power
and divinity;
that
they
may
be
without excuse:
because
that,
knowing
God,
they
glorified
him
not
as
God,
neither
gave
thanks;
but
became
vain
in
their
reasonings,
and
their
senseless
heart
was
darkened.
Professing
themselves
to
be
wise,
they
became
fools,
and
changed
the
glory
of
the incorruptible
God
for
the
likeness
of
an
image
of
corruptible
man,
and
of
birds,
and
four-footed
beasts,
and
creeping
things.
Wherefore
God
gave
them
up
in
the
lusts
of
their
hearts
unto
uncleanness,
that
their
bodies
should
be dishonoured
among
themselves:
for
that
they
exchanged
the
truth
of
God
for
a
lie,
and
worshipped
and
served
the
creature
rather
than
the
Creator,
who
is
blessed
for
ever.
Amen.
For
this
cause
God
gave
them
up
unto
vile
passions:
for
their
women
changed
the
natural
use
into
that
which
is
against
nature:
and
likewise
also
the
men,
leaving
the
natural
use
of
the
woman,
burned
in
their
lust
one
toward
another,
men
with
men
working unseemliness,
and
receiving
in
themselves
that
recompense
of
their
error
which
was
due.
And
even
as
they
refused
to
have
God
in
their
knowledge,
God
gave
them
up
unto
a
reprobate
mind,
to
do
those
things
which
are
not
fitting;
being
filled
with
all
unrighteousness,
wickedness,
covetousness,
maliciousness;
full
of
envy,
murder,
strife,
deceit,
malignity;
whisperers,
backbiters,
hateful
to
God,
insolent,
haughty,
boastful,
inventors
of
evil
things,
disobedient
to
parents,
without
understanding, covenant-breakers,
without
natural
affection, unmerciful:
who,
knowing
the
ordinance
of
God,
that
they
which
practise
such
things
are
worthy
of
death,
not
only
do
the
same,
but
also
consent
with
them
that
practise
them.
Wherefore
thou
art
without excuse,
O
man,
whosoever
thou
art
that
judgest:
for
wherein
thou
judgest
another,
thou
condemnest
thyself;
for
thou
that
judgest
dost
practise
the
same
things.
And
we
know
that
the
judgment
of
God
is
according
to
truth
against
them
that
practise
such
things.
And reckonest
thou
this,
O
man,
who
judgest
them
that
practise
such
things,
and
doest
the
same,
that
thou
shalt
escape
the
judgment
of
God?
Or
despisest
thou
the
riches
of
his
goodness
and
forbearance
and
longsuffering,
not
knowing
that
the
goodness
of
God
leadeth
thee
to
repentance?
but
after
thy
hardness
and impenitent
heart
treasurest
up
for
thyself
wrath
in
the
day
of
wrath
and
revelation
of
the
righteous
judgment
of
God;
who
will
render
to
every
man
according
to
his
works:
to
them
that
by
patience
in well-doing
seek
for
glory
and
honour
and incorruption,
eternal
life:
but
unto
them
that
are factious,
and
obey
not
the
truth,
but
obey
unrighteousness,
shall
be
wrath
and
indignation,
tribulation
and
anguish,
upon
every
soul
of
man
that
worketh
evil,
of
the
Jew
first,
and
also
of
the
Greek;
but
glory
and
honour
and
peace
to
every
man
that
worketh
good,
to
the
Jew
first,
and
also
to
the
Greek:
for
there
is
no
respect
of
persons
with
God.
For
as
many
as
have
sinned
without
law
shall
also
perish
without
law:
and
as
many
as
have
sinned
under
law
shall
be
judged
by
law;
for
not
the hearers
of
a
law
are
just
before
God,
but
the
doers
of
a
law
shall
be
justified:
for
when
Gentiles
which
have
no
law
do
by
nature
the
things
of
the
law,
these,
having
no
law,
are
a
law
unto
themselves;
in
that
they
shew
the
work
of
the
law
written
in
their
hearts,
their
conscience
bearing
witness
therewith,
and
their
thoughts
one
with
another
accusing
or
else excusing
them;
in
the
day
when
God
shall
judge
the
secrets
of
men,
according
to
my
gospel,
by
Jesus
Christ.
But
if
thou
bearest
the
name
of
a
Jew,
and
restest
upon
the
law,
and
gloriest
in
God,
and
knowest
his
will,
and
approvest
the
things
that
are
excellent,
being
instructed
out
of
the
law,
and
art
confident
that
thou
thyself
art
a
guide
of
the
blind,
a
light
of
them
that
are
in
darkness,
a
corrector
of
the
foolish,
a
teacher
of
babes,
having
in
the
law
the
form
of
knowledge
and
of
the
truth;
thou
therefore
that
teachest
another,
teachest
thou
not
thyself?
thou
that
preachest
a
man
should
not
steal,
dost
thou
steal?
thou
that
sayest
a
man
should
not
commit
adultery,
dost
thou
commit
adultery?
thou
that
abhorrest
idols,
dost
thou
rob
temples?
thou
who
gloriest
in
the
law,
through
thy
transgression
of
the
law
dishonourest
thou
God?
For
the
name
of
God
is
blasphemed
among
the
Gentiles
because
of
you,
even
as
it
is
written.
For
circumcision
indeed
profiteth,
if
thou
be
a
doer
of
the
law:
but
if
thou
be
a
transgressor
of
the
law,
thy
circumcision
is
become uncircumcision.
If
therefore
the uncircumcision
keep
the
ordinances
of
the
law,
shall
not
his uncircumcision
be
reckoned
for
circumcision?
and
shall
not
the uncircumcision
which
is
by
nature,
if
it
fulfill
the
law,
judge
thee,
who
with
the
letter
and
circumcision
art
a
transgressor
of
the
law?
For
he
is
not
a
Jew,
which
is
one
outwardly;
neither
is
that
circumcision,
which
is
outward
in
the
flesh:
but
he
is
a
Jew,
which
is
one
inwardly;
and
circumcision
is
that
of
the
heart,
in
the
spirit,
not
in
the
letter;
whose
praise
is
not
of
men,
but
of
God.
What
advantage
then
hath
the
Jew?
or
what
is
the
profit
of
circumcision?
Much
every
way:
first
of
all,
that
they
were intrusted
with
the
oracles
of
God.
For
what
if
some
were
without
faith?
shall
their
want
of
faith
make
of
none
effect
the
faithfulness
of
God?
God
forbid:
yea,
let
God
be
found
true,
but
every
man
a
liar;
as
it
is
written,
That
thou
mightest
be
justified
in
thy
words,
And
mightest
prevail
when
thou
comest
into
judgment.
But
if
our
unrighteousness
commendeth
the
righteousness
of
God,
what
shall
we
say?
Is
God
unrighteous
who
visiteth
with
wrath? (I
speak
after
the
manner
of
men.)
God
forbid:
for
then
how
shall
God
judge
the
world?
But
if
the
truth
of
God
through
my
lie
abounded
unto
his
glory,
why
am
I
also
still
judged
as
a
sinner?
and
why
not (as
we
be slanderously
reported,
and
as
some
affirm
that
we
say),
Let
us
do
evil,
that
good
may
come?
whose
condemnation
is
just.
What
then?
are
we
in
worse
case
than
they?
No,
in
no
wise:
for
we
before
laid
to
the
charge
both
of
Jews
and
Greeks,
that
they
are
all
under
sin;
as
it
is
written,
There
is
none
righteous,
no,
not
one;
There
is
none
that
understandeth,
There
is
none
that
seeketh
after
God;
They
have
all
turned
aside,
they
are
together
become
unprofitable;
There
is
none
that
doeth
good,
no,
not
so
much
as
one:
Their
throat
is
an
open
sepulchre;
With
their
tongues
they
have
used
deceit:
The
poison
of
asps
is
under
their
lips:
Whose
mouth
is
full
of
cursing
and
bitterness:
Their
feet
are
swift
to
shed
blood;
Destruction
and
misery
are
in
their
ways;
And
the
way
of
peace
have
they
not
known:
There
is
no
fear
of
God
before
their
eyes.
Now
we
know
that
what
things
soever
the
law
saith,
it
speaketh
to
them
that
are
under
the
law;
that
every
mouth
may
be
stopped,
and
all
the
world
may
be
brought
under
the
judgment
of
God:
because
by
the
works
of
the
law
shall
no
flesh
be
justified
in
his
sight:
for
through
the
law
cometh
the
knowledge
of
sin.
But
now
apart
from
the
law
a
righteousness
of
God
hath
been
manifested,
being
witnessed
by
the
law
and
the
prophets;
even
the
righteousness
of
God
through
faith
in
Jesus
Christ
unto
all
them
that
believe;
for
there
is
no
distinction;
for
all
have
sinned,
and
fall
short
of
the
glory
of
God;
being
justified
freely
by
his
grace
through
the
redemption
that
is
in
Christ
Jesus:
whom
God
set
forth
to
be
a
propitiation,
through
faith,
by
his
blood,
to
shew
his
righteousness,
because
of
the
passing
over
of
the
sins
done
aforetime,
in
the
forbearance
of
God;
for
the
shewing,
I
say,
of
his
righteousness
at
this
present
season:
that
he
might
himself
be
just,
and
the
justifier
of
him
that
hath
faith
in
Jesus.
Where
then
is
the
glorying?
It
is
excluded.
By
what
manner
of
law?
of
works?
Nay:
but
by
a
law
of
faith.
We
reckon
therefore
that
a
man
is
justified
by
faith
apart
from
the
works
of
the
law.
Or
is
God
the
God
of
Jews
only?
is
he
not
the
God
of
Gentiles
also?
Yea,
of
Gentiles
also:
if
so
be
that
God
is
one,
and
he
shall
justify
the
circumcision
by
faith,
and
the uncircumcision
through
faith.
Do
we
then
make
the
law
of
none
effect
through
faith?
God
forbid:
nay,
we
establish
the
law.
What
then
shall
we
say
that
Abraham,
our
forefather
according
to
the
flesh,
hath
found?
For
if
Abraham
was
justified
by
works,
he
hath
whereof
to
glory;
but
not
toward
God.
For
what
saith
the
scripture?
And
Abraham
believed
God,
and
it
was
reckoned
unto
him
for
righteousness.
Now
to
him
that
worketh,
the
reward
is
not
reckoned
as
of
grace,
but
as
of
debt.
But
to
him
that
worketh
not,
but
believeth
on
him
that
justifieth
the
ungodly,
his
faith
is
reckoned
for
righteousness.
Even
as
David
also pronounceth
blessing
upon
the
man,
unto
whom
God reckoneth
righteousness
apart
from
works,
saying,
Blessed
are
they
whose
iniquities
are
forgiven,
And
whose
sins
are
covered.
Blessed
is
the
man
to
whom
the
Lord
will
not
reckon
sin.
Is
this
blessing
then
pronounced
upon
the
circumcision,
or
upon
the uncircumcision
also?
for
we
say,
To
Abraham
his
faith
was
reckoned
for
righteousness.
How
then
was
it
reckoned?
when
he
was
in
circumcision,
or
in uncircumcision?
Not
in
circumcision,
but
in uncircumcision:
and
he
received
the
sign
of
circumcision,
a
seal
of
the
righteousness
of
the
faith
which
he
had
while
he
was
in uncircumcision:
that
he
might
be
the
father
of
all
them
that
believe,
though
they
be
in uncircumcision,
that
righteousness
might
be
reckoned
unto
them;
and
the
father
of
circumcision
to
them
who
not
only
are
of
the
circumcision,
but
who
also
walk
in
the
steps
of
that
faith
of
our
father
Abraham
which
he
had
in uncircumcision.
For
not
through
the
law
was
the
promise
to
Abraham
or
to
his
seed,
that
he
should
be
heir
of
the
world,
but
through
the
righteousness
of
faith.
For
if
they
which
are
of
the
law
be
heirs,
faith
is
made
void,
and
the
promise
is
made
of
none
effect:
for
the
law
worketh
wrath;
but
where
there
is
no
law,
neither
is
there
transgression.
For
this
cause
it
is
of
faith,
that
it
may
be
according
to
grace;
to
the
end
that
the
promise
may
be
sure
to
all
the
seed;
not
to
that
only
which
is
of
the
law,
but
to
that
also
which
is
of
the
faith
of
Abraham,
who
is
the
father
of
us
all
(as
it
is
written,
A
father
of
many
nations
have
I
made
thee)
before
him
whom
he
believed,
even
God,
who
quickeneth
the
dead,
and
calleth
the
things
that
are
not,
as
though
they
were.
Who
in
hope
believed
against
hope,
to
the
end
that
he
might
become
a
father
of
many
nations,
according
to
that
which
had
been
spoken,
So
shall
thy
seed
be.
And
without
being
weakened
in
faith
he
considered
his
own
body
now
as
good
as
dead (he
being
about
a
hundred
years
old),
and
the
deadness
of
Sarah’s
womb:
yea,
looking
unto
the
promise
of
God,
he wavered
not
through unbelief,
but
waxed
strong
through
faith,
giving
glory
to
God,
and
being
fully
assured
that,
what
he
had
promised,
he
was
able
also
to
perform.
Wherefore
also
it
was
reckoned
unto
him
for
righteousness.
Now
it
was
not
written
for
his
sake
alone,
that
it
was
reckoned
unto
him;
but
for
our
sake
also,
unto
whom
it
shall
be
reckoned,
who
believe
on
him
that
raised
Jesus
our
Lord
from
the
dead,
who
was
delivered
up
for
our
trespasses,
and
was
raised
for
our
justification.
Being
therefore
justified
by
faith,
let
us
have
peace
with
God
through
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ;
through
whom
also
we
have
had
our
access
by
faith
into
this
grace
wherein
we
stand;
and
let
us
rejoice
in
hope
of
the
glory
of
God.
And
not
only
so,
but
let
us
also
rejoice
in
our
tribulations:
knowing
that
tribulation
worketh
patience;
and
patience, probation;
and probation,
hope:
and
hope
putteth
not
to
shame;
because
the
love
of
God
hath
been
shed
abroad
in
our
hearts
through
the
Holy
Ghost
which
was
given
unto
us.
For
while
we
were
yet
weak,
in
due
season
Christ
died
for
the
ungodly.
For
scarcely
for
a
righteous
man
will
one
die:
for
peradventure
for
the
good
man
some
one
would
even
dare
to
die.
But
God
commendeth
his
own
love
toward
us,
in
that,
while
we
were
yet
sinners,
Christ
died
for
us.
Much
more
then,
being
now
justified
by
his
blood,
shall
we
be
saved
from
the
wrath
of
God
through
him.
For
if,
while
we
were
enemies,
we
were
reconciled
to
God
through
the
death
of
his
Son,
much
more,
being
reconciled,
shall
we
be
saved
by
his
life;
and
not
only
so,
but
we
also
rejoice
in
God
through
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
through
whom
we
have
now
received
the
reconciliation.
Therefore,
as
through
one
man
sin
entered
into
the
world,
and
death
through
sin;
and
so
death
passed
unto
all
men,
for
that
all
sinned:—
for
until
the
law
sin
was
in
the
world:
but
sin
is
not
imputed
when
there
is
no
law.
Nevertheless
death
reigned
from
Adam
until
Moses,
even
over
them
that
had
not
sinned
after
the
likeness
of Adam’s
transgression,
who
is
a
figure
of
him
that
was
to
come.
But
not
as
the
trespass,
so
also
is
the
free
gift.
For
if
by
the
trespass
of
the
one
the
many
died,
much
more
did
the
grace
of
God,
and
the
gift
by
the
grace
of
the
one
man,
Jesus
Christ,
abound
unto
the
many.
And
not
as
through
one
that
sinned,
so
is
the
gift:
for
the
judgment
came
of
one
unto
condemnation,
but
the
free
gift
came
of
many
trespasses
unto
justification.
For
if,
by
the
trespass
of
the
one,
death
reigned
through
the
one;
much
more
shall
they
that
receive
the
abundance
of
grace
and
of
the
gift
of
righteousness
reign
in
life
through
the
one,
even
Jesus
Christ.
So
then
as
through
one
trespass
the
judgment
came
unto
all
men
to
condemnation;
even
so
through
one
act
of
righteousness
the
free
gift
came
unto
all
men
to
justification
of
life.
For
as
through
the
one
man’s
disobedience
the
many
were
made
sinners,
even
so
through
the
obedience
of
the
one
shall
the
many
be
made
righteous.
And
the
law
came
in
beside,
that
the
trespass
might
abound;
but
where
sin
abounded,
grace
did
abound
more
exceedingly:
that,
as
sin
reigned
in
death,
even
so
might
grace
reign
through
righteousness
unto
eternal
life
through
Jesus
Christ
our
Lord.
What
shall
we
say
then?
Shall
we
continue
in
sin,
that
grace
may
abound?
God
forbid.
We
who
died
to
sin,
how
shall
we
any
longer
live
therein?
Or
are
ye
ignorant
that
all
we
who
were baptized
into
Christ
Jesus
were baptized
into
his
death?
We
were
buried
therefore
with
him
through baptism
into
death:
that
like
as
Christ
was
raised
from
the
dead
through
the
glory
of
the
Father,
so
we
also
might
walk
in
newness
of
life.
For
if
we
have
become
united
with
him
by
the
likeness
of
his
death,
we
shall
be
also
by
the
likeness
of
his resurrection;
knowing
this,
that
our
old
man
was
crucified
with
him,
that
the
body
of
sin
might
be
done
away,
that
so
we
should
no
longer
be
in
bondage
to
sin;
for
he
that
hath
died
is
justified
from
sin.
But
if
we
died
with
Christ,
we
believe
that
we
shall
also
live
with
him;
knowing
that
Christ
being
raised
from
the
dead
dieth
no
more;
death
no
more
hath
dominion
over
him.
For
the
death
that
he
died,
he
died
unto
sin
once:
but
the
life
that
he
liveth,
he
liveth
unto
God.
Even
so
reckon
ye
also
yourselves
to
be
dead
unto
sin,
but
alive
unto
God
in
Christ
Jesus.
Let
not
sin
therefore
reign
in
your
mortal
body,
that
ye
should
obey
the
lusts
thereof:
neither
present
your
members
unto
sin
as
instruments
of
unrighteousness;
but
present
yourselves
unto
God,
as
alive
from
the
dead,
and
your
members
as
instruments
of
righteousness
unto
God.
For
sin
shall
not
have
dominion
over
you:
for
ye
are
not
under
law,
but
under
grace.
What
then?
shall
we
sin,
because
we
are
not
under
law,
but
under
grace?
God
forbid.
Know
ye
not,
that
to
whom
ye
present
yourselves
as
servants
unto
obedience,
his
servants
ye
are
whom
ye
obey;
whether
of
sin
unto
death,
or
of
obedience
unto
righteousness?
But
thanks
be
to
God,
that,
whereas
ye
were
servants
of
sin,
ye
became
obedient
from
the
heart
to
that
form
of
teaching
whereunto
ye
were
delivered;
and
being
made
free
from
sin,
ye
became
servants
of
righteousness.
I
speak
after
the
manner
of
men
because
of
the
infirmity
of
your
flesh:
for
as
ye
presented
your
members
as
servants
to
uncleanness
and
to
iniquity
unto
iniquity,
even
so
now
present
your
members
as
servants
to
righteousness
unto sanctification.
For
when
ye
were
servants
of
sin,
ye
were
free
in
regard
of
righteousness.
What
fruit
then
had
ye
at
that
time
in
the
things
whereof
ye
are
now
ashamed?
for
the
end
of
those
things
is
death.
But
now
being
made
free
from
sin,
and
become
servants
to
God,
ye
have
your
fruit
unto sanctification,
and
the
end
eternal
life.
For
the
wages
of
sin
is
death;
but
the
free
gift
of
God
is
eternal
life
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord.
Or
are
ye
ignorant,
brethren (for
I
speak
to
men
that
know
the
law),
how
that
the
law
hath
dominion
over
a
man
for
so
long
time
as
he
liveth?
For
the
woman
that
hath
a
husband
is
bound
by
law
to
the
husband
while
he
liveth;
but
if
the
husband
die,
she
is
discharged
from
the
law
of
the
husband.
So
then
if,
while
the
husband
liveth,
she
be
joined
to
another
man,
she
shall
be
called
an
adulteress:
but
if
the
husband
die,
she
is
free
from
the
law,
so
that
she
is
no
adulteress,
though
she
be
joined
to
another
man.
Wherefore,
my
brethren,
ye
also
were
made
dead
to
the
law
through
the
body
of
Christ;
that
ye
should
be
joined
to
another,
even
to
him
who
was
raised
from
the
dead,
that
we
might
bring
forth
fruit
unto
God.
For
when
we
were
in
the
flesh,
the
sinful
passions,
which
were
through
the
law,
wrought
in
our
members
to
bring
forth
fruit
unto
death.
But
now
we
have
been
discharged
from
the
law,
having
died
to
that
wherein
we
were
holden;
so
that
we
serve
in
newness
of
the
spirit,
and
not
in
oldness
of
the
letter.
What
shall
we
say
then?
Is
the
law
sin?
God
forbid.
Howbeit,
I
had
not
known
sin,
except
through
the
law:
for
I
had
not
known
coveting,
except
the
law
had
said,
Thou
shalt
not
covet:
but
sin,
finding
occasion,
wrought
in
me
through
the
commandment
all
manner
of
coveting:
for
apart
from
the
law
sin
is
dead.
And
I
was
alive
apart
from
the
law
once:
but
when
the
commandment
came,
sin
revived,
and
I
died;
and
the
commandment,
which
was
unto
life,
this
I
found
to
be
unto
death:
for
sin,
finding
occasion,
through
the
commandment
beguiled
me,
and
through
it
slew
me.
So
that
the
law
is
holy,
and
the
commandment
holy,
and
righteous,
and
good.
Did
then
that
which
is
good
become
death
unto
me?
God
forbid.
But
sin,
that
it
might
be shewn
to
be
sin,
by
working
death
to
me
through
that
which
is
good;—that
through
the
commandment
sin
might
become
exceeding
sinful.
For
we
know
that
the
law
is
spiritual:
but
I
am carnal,
sold
under
sin.
For
that
which
I
do
I
know
not:
for
not
what
I
would,
that
do
I
practise;
but
what
I
hate,
that
I
do.
But
if
what
I
would
not,
that
I
do,
I
consent
unto
the
law
that
it
is
good.
So
now
it
is
no
more
I
that
do
it,
but
sin
which
dwelleth
in
me.
For
I
know
that
in
me,
that
is,
in
my
flesh,
dwelleth
no
good
thing:
for
to
will
is
present
with
me,
but
to
do
that
which
is
good
is
not.
For
the
good
which
I
would
I
do
not:
but
the
evil
which
I
would
not,
that
I
practise.
But
if
what
I
would
not,
that
I
do,
it
is
no
more
I
that
do
it,
but
sin
which
dwelleth
in
me.
I
find
then
the
law,
that,
to
me
who
would
do
good,
evil
is
present.
For
I
delight
in
the
law
of
God
after
the
inward
man:
but
I
see
a
different
law
in
my
members,
warring
against
the
law
of
my
mind,
and
bringing
me
into
captivity
under
the
law
of
sin
which
is
in
my
members.
O
wretched
man
that
I
am!
who
shall
deliver
me
out
of
the
body
of
this
death?
I
thank
God
through
Jesus
Christ
our
Lord.
So
then
I
myself
with
the
mind
serve
the
law
of
God;
but
with
the
flesh
the
law
of
sin.
There
is
therefore
now
no
condemnation
to
them
that
are
in
Christ
Jesus.
For
the
law
of
the
Spirit
of
life
in
Christ
Jesus
made
me
free
from
the
law
of
sin
and
of
death.
For
what
the
law
could
not
do,
in
that
it
was
weak
through
the
flesh,
God,
sending
his
own
Son
in
the
likeness
of
sinful
flesh
and
as
an
offering
for
sin,
condemned
sin
in
the
flesh:
that
the
ordinance
of
the
law
might
be
fulfilled
in
us,
who
walk
not
after
the
flesh,
but
after
the
spirit.
For
they
that
are
after
the
flesh
do
mind
the
things
of
the
flesh;
but
they
that
are
after
the
spirit
the
things
of
the
spirit.
For
the
mind
of
the
flesh
is
death;
but
the
mind
of
the
spirit
is
life
and
peace:
because
the
mind
of
the
flesh
is
enmity
against
God;
for
it
is
not
subject
to
the
law
of
God,
neither
indeed
can
it
be:
and
they
that
are
in
the
flesh
cannot
please
God.
But
ye
are
not
in
the
flesh,
but
in
the
spirit,
if
so
be
that
the
Spirit
of
God
dwelleth
in
you.
But
if
any
man
hath
not
the
Spirit
of
Christ,
he
is
none
of
his.
And
if
Christ
is
in
you,
the
body
is
dead
because
of
sin;
but
the
spirit
is
life
because
of
righteousness.
But
if
the
Spirit
of
him
that
raised
up
Jesus
from
the
dead
dwelleth
in
you,
he
that
raised
up
Christ
Jesus
from
the
dead
shall
quicken
also
your
mortal
bodies
through
his
Spirit
that
dwelleth
in
you.
So
then,
brethren,
we
are
debtors,
not
to
the
flesh,
to
live
after
the
flesh:
for
if
ye
live
after
the
flesh,
ye
must
die;
but
if
by
the
spirit
ye
mortify
the
deeds
of
the
body,
ye
shall
live.
For
as
many
as
are
led
by
the
Spirit
of
God,
these
are
sons
of
God.
For
ye
received
not
the
spirit
of
bondage
again
unto
fear;
but
ye
received
the
spirit
of
adoption,
whereby
we
cry, Abba,
Father.
The
Spirit
himself
beareth
witness
with
our
spirit,
that
we
are
children
of
God:
and
if
children,
then
heirs;
heirs
of
God,
and
joint-heirs
with
Christ;
if
so
be
that
we
suffer
with
him,
that
we
may
be
also
glorified
with
him.
For
I
reckon
that
the
sufferings
of
this
present
time
are
not
worthy
to
be
compared
with
the
glory
which
shall
be
revealed
to us-ward.
For
the
earnest
expectation
of
the
creation
waiteth
for
the
revealing
of
the
sons
of
God.
For
the
creation
was
subjected
to
vanity,
not
of
its
own
will,
but
by
reason
of
him
who
subjected
it,
in
hope
that
the
creation
itself
also
shall
be
delivered
from
the
bondage
of
corruption
into
the
liberty
of
the
glory
of
the
children
of
God.
For
we
know
that
the
whole
creation
groaneth
and
travaileth
in
pain
together
until
now.
And
not
only
so,
but
ourselves
also,
which
have
the
firstfruits
of
the
Spirit,
even
we
ourselves
groan
within
ourselves,
waiting
for
our
adoption,
to
wit,
the
redemption
of
our
body.
For
by
hope
were
we
saved:
but
hope
that
is
seen
is
not
hope:
for
who
hopeth
for
that
which
he
seeth?
But
if
we
hope
for
that
which
we
see
not,
then
do
we
with
patience
wait
for
it.
And
in
like
manner
the
Spirit
also
helpeth
our
infirmity:
for
we
know
not
how
to
pray
as
we
ought;
but
the
Spirit
himself
maketh
intercession
for
us
with
groanings
which
cannot
be
uttered;
and
he
that
searcheth
the
hearts
knoweth
what
is
the
mind
of
the
Spirit,
because
he
maketh
intercession
for
the
saints
according
to
the
will
of
God.
And
we
know
that
to
them
that
love
God
all
things
work
together
for
good,
even
to
them
that
are
called
according
to
his
purpose.
For
whom
he
foreknew,
he
also
foreordained
to
be
conformed
to
the
image
of
his
Son,
that
he
might
be
the
firstborn
among
many
brethren:
and
whom
he foreordained,
them
he
also
called:
and
whom
he
called,
them
he
also
justified:
and
whom
he
justified,
them
he
also
glorified.
What
then
shall
we
say
to
these
things?
If
God
is
for
us,
who
is
against
us?
He
that
spared
not
his
own
Son,
but
delivered
him
up
for
us
all,
how
shall
he
not
also
with
him
freely
give
us
all
things?
Who
shall
lay
anything
to
the
charge
of
God’s
elect?
It
is
God
that
justifieth;
who
is
he
that
shall
condemn?
It
is
Christ
Jesus
that
died,
yea
rather,
that
was
raised
from
the
dead,
who
is
at
the
right
hand
of
God,
who
also
maketh
intercession
for
us.
Who
shall
separate
us
from
the
love
of
Christ?
shall
tribulation,
or
anguish,
or
persecution,
or
famine,
or
nakedness,
or
peril,
or
sword?
Even
as
it
is
written,
For
thy
sake
we
are
killed
all
the
day
long;
We
were
accounted
as
sheep
for
the
slaughter.
Nay,
in
all
these
things
we
are
more
than
conquerors
through
him
that
loved
us.
For
I
am
persuaded,
that
neither
death,
nor
life,
nor
angels,
nor
principalities,
nor
things
present,
nor
things
to
come,
nor
powers,
nor
height,
nor
depth,
nor
any
other
creature,
shall
be
able
to
separate
us
from
the
love
of
God,
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord.
I
say
the
truth
in
Christ,
I
lie
not,
my
conscience
bearing
witness
with
me
in
the
Holy
Ghost,
that
I
have
great
sorrow
and
unceasing
pain
in
my
heart.
For
I
could
wish
that
I
myself
were anathema
from
Christ
for
my
brethren’s
sake,
my
kinsmen
according
to
the
flesh:
who
are
Israelites;
whose
is
the
adoption,
and
the
glory,
and
the
covenants,
and
the
giving
of
the
law,
and
the
service
of
God,
and
the
promises;
whose
are
the
fathers,
and
of
whom
is
Christ
as
concerning
the
flesh,
who
is
over
all,
God
blessed
for
ever.
Amen.
But
it
is
not
as
though
the
word
of
God
hath
come
to
nought.
For
they
are
not
all
Israel,
which
are
of
Israel:
neither,
because
they
are
Abraham’s
seed,
are
they
all
children:
but,
In
Isaac
shall
thy
seed
be
called.
That
is,
it
is
not
the
children
of
the
flesh
that
are
children
of
God;
but
the
children
of
the
promise
are
reckoned
for
a
seed.
For
this
is
a
word
of
promise,
According
to
this
season
will
I
come,
and
Sarah
shall
have
a
son.
And
not
only
so;
but
Rebecca
also
having
conceived
by
one,
even
by
our
father
Isaac—
for
the
children
being
not
yet
born,
neither
having
done
anything
good
or
bad,
that
the
purpose
of
God
according
to
election
might
stand,
not
of
works,
but
of
him
that
calleth,
it
was
said
unto
her,
The
elder
shall
serve
the
younger.
Even
as
it
is
written,
Jacob
I
loved,
but
Esau
I
hated.
What
shall
we
say
then?
Is
there
unrighteousness
with
God?
God
forbid.
For
he
saith
to
Moses,
I
will
have
mercy
on
whom
I
have
mercy,
and
I
will
have
compassion
on
whom
I
have
compassion.
So
then
it
is
not
of
him
that
willeth,
nor
of
him
that
runneth,
but
of
God
that
hath
mercy.
For
the
scripture
saith
unto
Pharaoh,
For
this
very
purpose
did
I
raise
thee
up,
that
I
might
shew
in
thee
my
power,
and
that
my
name
might
be
published
abroad
in
all
the
earth.
So
then
he
hath
mercy
on
whom
he
will,
and
whom
he
will
he
hardeneth.
Thou
wilt
say
then
unto
me,
Why
doth
he
still
find
fault?
For
who withstandeth
his
will?
Nay
but,
O
man,
who
art
thou
that repliest
against
God?
Shall
the
thing
formed
say
to
him
that
formed
it,
Why
didst
thou
make
me
thus?
Or
hath
not
the
potter
a
right
over
the
clay,
from
the
same
lump
to
make
one
part
a
vessel
unto
honour,
and
another
unto
dishonour?
What
if
God,
willing
to
shew
his
wrath,
and
to
make
his
power
known,
endured
with
much
longsuffering
vessels
of
wrath
fitted
unto
destruction:
and
that
he
might
make
known
the
riches
of
his
glory
upon
vessels
of
mercy,
which
he
afore
prepared
unto
glory,
even
us,
whom
he
also
called,
not
from
the
Jews
only,
but
also
from
the
Gentiles?
As
he
saith
also
in
Hosea,
I
will
call
that
my
people,
which
was
not
my
people;
And
her
beloved,
which
was
not
beloved.
And
it
shall
be,
that
in
the
place
where
it
was
said
unto
them,
Ye
are
not
my
people,
There
shall
they
be
called
sons
of
the
living
God.
And
Isaiah
crieth
concerning
Israel,
If
the
number
of
the
children
of
Israel
be
as
the
sand
of
the
sea,
it
is
the
remnant
that
shall
be
saved:
for
the
Lord
will
execute
his
word
upon
the
earth,
finishing
it
and
cutting
it
short.
And,
as
Isaiah
hath
said
before,
Except
the
Lord
of
Sabaoth
had
left
us
a
seed,
We
had
become
as
Sodom,
and
had
been
made
like
unto
Gomorrah.
What
shall
we
say
then?
That
the
Gentiles,
which
followed
not
after
righteousness,
attained
to
righteousness,
even
the
righteousness
which
is
of
faith:
but
Israel,
following
after
a
law
of
righteousness,
did
not
arrive
at
that
law.
Wherefore?
Because
they
sought
it
not
by
faith,
but
as
it
were
by
works.
They
stumbled
at
the
stone
of
stumbling;
even
as
it
is
written,
Behold,
I
lay
in
Zion
a
stone
of
stumbling
and
a
rock
of
offence:
And
he
that
believeth
on
him
shall
not
be
put
to
shame.
Brethren,
my
heart’s
desire
and
my
supplication
to
God
is
for
them,
that
they
may
be
saved.
For
I
bear
them
witness
that
they
have
a
zeal
for
God,
but
not
according
to
knowledge.
For
being
ignorant
of
God’s
righteousness,
and
seeking
to
establish
their
own,
they
did
not
subject
themselves
to
the
righteousness
of
God.
For
Christ
is
the
end
of
the
law
unto
righteousness
to
every
one
that
believeth.
For
Moses writeth
that
the
man
that
doeth
the
righteousness
which
is
of
the
law
shall
live
thereby.
But
the
righteousness
which
is
of
faith
saith
thus,
Say
not
in
thy
heart,
Who
shall
ascend
into
heaven? (that
is,
to
bring
Christ
down:)
or,
Who
shall
descend
into
the abyss? (that
is,
to
bring
Christ
up
from
the
dead.)
But
what
saith
it?
The
word
is
nigh
thee,
in
thy
mouth,
and
in
thy
heart:
that
is,
the
word
of
faith,
which
we
preach:
because
if
thou
shalt
confess
with
thy
mouth
Jesus
as
Lord,
and
shalt
believe
in
thy
heart
that
God
raised
him
from
the
dead,
thou
shalt
be
saved:
for
with
the
heart
man
believeth
unto
righteousness;
and
with
the
mouth
confession
is
made
unto
salvation.
For
the
scripture
saith,
Whosoever
believeth
on
him
shall
not
be
put
to
shame.
For
there
is
no
distinction
between
Jew
and
Greek:
for
the
same
Lord
is
Lord
of
all,
and
is
rich
unto
all
that
call
upon
him:
for,
Whosoever
shall
call
upon
the
name
of
the
Lord
shall
be
saved.
How
then
shall
they
call
on
him
in
whom
they
have
not
believed?
and
how
shall
they
believe
in
him
whom
they
have
not
heard?
and
how
shall
they
hear
without
a
preacher?
and
how
shall
they
preach,
except
they
be
sent?
even
as
it
is
written,
How
beautiful
are
the
feet
of
them
that
bring
glad
tidings
of
good
things!
But
they
did
not
all
hearken
to
the
glad
tidings.
For
Isaiah
saith,
Lord,
who
hath
believed
our
report?
So
belief
cometh
of
hearing,
and
hearing
by
the
word
of
Christ.
But
I
say,
Did
they
not
hear?
Yea,
verily,
Their
sound
went
out
into
all
the
earth,
And
their
words
unto
the
ends
of
the
world.
But
I
say,
Did
Israel
not
know?
First
Moses
saith,
I
will
provoke
you
to
jealousy
with
that
which
is
no
nation,
With
a
nation
void
of
understanding
will
I
anger
you.
And
Isaiah
is
very
bold,
and
saith,
I
was
found
of
them
that
sought
me
not;
I
became
manifest
unto
them
that
asked
not
of
me.
But
as
to
Israel
he
saith,
All
the
day
long
did
I
spread
out
my
hands
unto
a
disobedient
and gainsaying
people.
I
say
then,
Did
God
cast
off
his
people?
God
forbid.
For
I
also
am
an
Israelite,
of
the
seed
of
Abraham,
of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin.
God
did
not
cast
off
his
people
which
he
foreknew.
Or
wot
ye
not
what
the
scripture
saith
of
Elijah?
how
he
pleadeth
with
God
against
Israel,
Lord,
they
have
killed
thy
prophets,
they
have
digged
down
thine
altars:
and
I
am
left
alone,
and
they
seek
my
life.
But
what
saith
the
answer
of
God
unto
him?
I
have
left
for
myself
seven
thousand
men,
who
have
not
bowed
the
knee
to
Baal.
Even
so
then
at
this
present
time
also
there
is
a
remnant
according
to
the
election
of
grace.
But
if
it
is
by
grace,
it
is
no
more
of
works:
otherwise
grace
is
no
more
grace.
What
then?
That
which
Israel
seeketh
for,
that
he
obtained
not;
but
the
election
obtained
it,
and
the
rest
were
hardened:
according
as
it
is
written,
God
gave
them
a
spirit
of
stupor,
eyes
that
they
should
not
see,
and
ears
that
they
should
not
hear,
unto
this
very
day.
And
David
saith,
Let
their
table
be
made
a
snare,
and
a
trap,
And
a
stumblingblock,
and
a
recompense
unto
them:
Let
their
eyes
be
darkened,
that
they
may
not
see,
And
bow
thou
down
their
back
alway.
I
say
then,
Did
they
stumble
that
they
might
fall?
God
forbid:
but
by
their
fall
salvation
is
come
unto
the
Gentiles,
for
to
provoke
them
to
jealousy.
Now
if
their
fall
is
the
riches
of
the
world,
and
their
loss
the
riches
of
the
Gentiles;
how
much
more
their
fulness?
But
I
speak
to
you
that
are
Gentiles.
Inasmuch
then
as
I
am
an apostle
of
Gentiles,
I
glorify
my
ministry:
if
by
any
means
I
may
provoke
to
jealousy
them
that
are
my
flesh,
and
may
save
some
of
them.
For
if
the
casting
away
of
them
is
the
reconciling
of
the
world,
what
shall
the
receiving
of
them
be,
but
life
from
the
dead?
And
if
the
firstfruit
is
holy,
so
is
the
lump:
and
if
the
root
is
holy,
so
are
the
branches.
But
if
some
of
the
branches
were
broken
off,
and
thou,
being
a
wild
olive, wast
grafted
in
among
them,
and
didst
become
partaker
with
them
of
the
root
of
the
fatness
of
the
olive
tree;
glory
not
over
the
branches:
but
if
thou
gloriest,
it
is
not
thou
that
bearest
the
root,
but
the
root
thee.
Thou
wilt
say
then,
Branches
were
broken
off,
that
I
might
be
grafted
in.
Well;
by
their unbelief
they
were
broken
off,
and
thou
standest
by
thy
faith.
Be
not highminded,
but
fear:
for
if
God
spared
not
the
natural
branches,
neither
will
he
spare
thee.
Behold
then
the
goodness
and
severity
of
God:
toward
them
that
fell,
severity;
but
toward
thee,
God’s
goodness,
if
thou
continue
in
his
goodness:
otherwise
thou
also
shalt
be
cut
off.
And
they
also,
if
they
continue
not
in
their unbelief,
shall
be
grafted
in:
for
God
is
able
to
graft
them
in
again.
For
if
thou wast
cut
out
of
that
which
is
by
nature
a
wild
olive
tree,
and wast
grafted
contrary
to
nature
into
a
good
olive
tree:
how
much
more
shall
these,
which
are
the
natural
branches,
be
grafted
into
their
own
olive
tree?
For
I
would
not,
brethren,
have
you
ignorant
of
this
mystery,
lest
ye
be
wise
in
your
own
conceits,
that
a
hardening
in
part
hath
befallen
Israel,
until
the
fulness
of
the
Gentiles
be
come
in;
and
so
all
Israel
shall
be
saved:
even
as
it
is
written,
There
shall
come
out
of
Zion
the
Deliverer;
He
shall
turn
away
ungodliness
from
Jacob:
And
this
is
my
covenant
unto
them,
When
I
shall
take
away
their
sins.
As
touching
the
gospel,
they
are
enemies
for
your
sake:
but
as
touching
the
election,
they
are
beloved
for
the
fathers’
sake.
For
the
gifts
and
the
calling
of
God
are
without
repentance.
For
as
ye
in
time
past
were
disobedient
to
God,
but
now
have
obtained
mercy
by
their disobedience,
even
so
have
these
also
now
been
disobedient,
that
by
the
mercy shewn
to
you
they
also
may
now
obtain
mercy.
For
God
hath
shut
up
all
unto disobedience,
that
he
might
have
mercy
upon
all.
O
the
depth
of
the
riches
both
of
the
wisdom
and
the
knowledge
of
God!
how
unsearchable
are
his
judgments,
and
his
ways
past tracing
out!
For
who
hath
known
the
mind
of
the
Lord?
or
who
hath
been
his
counsellor?
or
who
hath
first
given
to
him,
and
it
shall
be
recompensed
unto
him
again?
For
of
him,
and
through
him,
and
unto
him,
are
all
things.
To
him
be
the
glory
for
ever.
Amen.
I
beseech
you
therefore,
brethren,
by
the
mercies
of
God,
to
present
your
bodies
a
living
sacrifice,
holy,
acceptable
to
God,
which
is
your
reasonable
service.
And
be
not
fashioned
according
to
this
world:
but
be
ye
transformed
by
the renewing
of
your
mind,
that
ye
may
prove
what
is
the
good
and
acceptable
and
perfect
will
of
God.
For
I
say,
through
the
grace
that
was
given
me,
to
every
man
that
is
among
you,
not
to
think
of
himself
more
highly
than
he
ought
to
think;
but
so
to
think
as
to
think
soberly,
according
as
God
hath
dealt
to
each
man
a
measure
of
faith.
For
even
as
we
have
many
members
in
one
body,
and
all
the
members
have
not
the
same
office:
so
we,
who
are
many,
are
one
body
in
Christ,
and severally
members
one
of
another.
And
having
gifts
differing
according
to
the
grace
that
was
given
to
us,
whether
prophecy,
let
us
prophesy
according
to
the
proportion
of
our
faith;
or
ministry,
let
us
give
ourselves
to
our
ministry;
or
he
that
teacheth,
to
his
teaching;
or
he
that
exhorteth,
to
his
exhorting:
he
that
giveth,
let
him
do
it
with liberality;
he
that
ruleth,
with
diligence;
he
that
sheweth
mercy,
with
cheerfulness.
Let
love
be
without
hypocrisy.
Abhor
that
which
is
evil;
cleave
to
that
which
is
good.
In
love
of
the
brethren
be
tenderly
affectioned
one
to
another;
in
honour
preferring
one
another;
in
diligence
not
slothful;
fervent
in
spirit;
serving
the
Lord;
rejoicing
in
hope;
patient
in
tribulation;
continuing
stedfastly
in
prayer;
communicating
to
the
necessities
of
the
saints;
given
to
hospitality.
Bless
them
that
persecute
you;
bless,
and
curse
not.
Rejoice
with
them
that
rejoice;
weep
with
them
that
weep.
Be
of
the
same
mind
one
toward
another.
Set
not
your
mind
on
high
things,
but
condescend
to
things
that
are
lowly.
Be
not
wise
in
your
own
conceits.
Render
to
no
man
evil
for
evil.
Take
thought
for
things
honourable
in
the
sight
of
all
men.
If
it
be
possible,
as
much
as
in
you
lieth,
be
at
peace
with
all
men.
Avenge
not
yourselves,
beloved,
but
give
place
unto
wrath:
for
it
is
written,
Vengeance belongeth
unto
me;
I
will
recompense,
saith
the
Lord.
But
if
thine
enemy
hunger,
feed
him;
if
he
thirst,
give
him
to
drink:
for
in
so
doing
thou
shalt
heap
coals
of
fire
upon
his
head.
Be
not
overcome
of
evil,
but
overcome
evil
with
good.
Let
every
soul
be
in
subjection
to
the
higher
powers:
for
there
is
no
power
but
of
God;
and
the
powers
that
be
are
ordained
of
God.
Therefore
he
that resisteth
the
power, withstandeth
the
ordinance
of
God:
and
they
that
withstand
shall
receive
to
themselves
judgment.
For
rulers
are
not
a
terror
to
the
good
work,
but
to
the
evil.
And
wouldest
thou
have
no
fear
of
the
power?
do
that
which
is
good,
and
thou
shalt
have
praise
from
the
same:
for
he
is
a
minister
of
God
to
thee
for
good.
But
if
thou
do
that
which
is
evil,
be
afraid;
for
he
beareth
not
the
sword
in
vain:
for
he
is
a
minister
of
God,
an
avenger
for
wrath
to
him
that
doeth
evil.
Wherefore
ye
must
needs
be
in
subjection,
not
only
because
of
the
wrath,
but
also
for
conscience
sake.
For
for
this
cause
ye
pay
tribute
also;
for
they
are
ministers
of
God’s
service,
attending
continually
upon
this
very
thing.
Render
to
all
their
dues:
tribute
to
whom
tribute
is
due;
custom
to
whom
custom;
fear
to
whom
fear;
honour
to
whom
honour.
Owe
no
man
anything,
save
to
love
one
another:
for
he
that
loveth
his
neighbour
hath
fulfilled
the
law.
For
this,
Thou
shalt
not
commit
adultery,
Thou
shalt
not
kill,
Thou
shalt
not
steal,
Thou
shalt
not
covet,
and
if
there
be
any
other
commandment,
it
is summed
up
in
this
word,
namely,
Thou
shalt
love
thy
neighbour
as
thyself.
Love
worketh
no
ill
to
his
neighbour:
love
therefore
is
the
fulfillment
of
the
law.
And
this,
knowing
the
season,
that
now
it
is
high
time
for
you
to
awake
out
of
sleep:
for
now
is
salvation
nearer
to
us
than
when
we
first
believed.
The
night
is
far
spent,
and
the
day
is
at
hand:
let
us
therefore
cast
off
the
works
of
darkness,
and
let
us
put
on
the
armour
of
light.
Let
us
walk
honestly,
as
in
the
day;
not
in revelling
and
drunkenness,
not
in
chambering
and wantonness,
not
in
strife
and
jealousy.
But
put
ye
on
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
and
make
not
provision
for
the
flesh,
to
fulfill
the
lusts
thereof.
But
him
that
is
weak
in
faith
receive
ye,
yet
not
to
doubtful
disputations.
One
man
hath
faith
to
eat
all
things:
but
he
that
is
weak
eateth
herbs.
Let
not
him
that
eateth
set
at
nought
him
that
eateth
not;
and
let
not
him
that
eateth
not
judge
him
that
eateth:
for
God
hath
received
him.
Who
art
thou
that
judgest
the
servant
of
another?
to
his
own
lord
he
standeth
or
falleth.
Yea,
he
shall
be
made
to
stand;
for
the
Lord
hath
power
to
make
him
stand.
One
man
esteemeth
one
day
above
another:
another
esteemeth
every
day
alike.
Let
each
man
be
fully
assured
in
his
own
mind.
He
that
regardeth
the
day,
regardeth
it
unto
the
Lord:
and
he
that
eateth,
eateth
unto
the
Lord,
for
he
giveth
God
thanks;
and
he
that
eateth
not,
unto
the
Lord
he
eateth
not,
and
giveth
God
thanks.
For
none
of
us
liveth
to
himself,
and
none
dieth
to
himself.
For
whether
we
live,
we
live
unto
the
Lord;
or
whether
we
die,
we
die
unto
the
Lord:
whether
we
live
therefore,
or
die,
we
are
the
Lord’s.
For
to
this
end
Christ
died,
and
lived
again,
that
he
might
be
Lord
of
both
the
dead
and
the
living.
But
thou,
why
dost
thou
judge
thy
brother?
or
thou
again,
why
dost
thou
set
at
nought
thy
brother?
for
we
shall
all
stand
before
the judgment-seat
of
God.
For
it
is
written,
As
I
live,
saith
the
Lord,
to
me
every
knee
shall
bow,
And
every
tongue
shall
confess
to
God.
So
then
each
one
of
us
shall
give
account
of
himself
to
God.
Let
us
not
therefore
judge
one
another
any
more:
but
judge
ye
this
rather,
that
no
man
put
a
stumblingblock
in
his
brother’s
way,
or
an
occasion
of
falling.
I
know,
and
am
persuaded
in
the
Lord
Jesus,
that
nothing
is
unclean
of
itself:
save
that
to
him
who accounteth
anything
to
be
unclean,
to
him
it
is
unclean.
For
if
because
of
meat
thy
brother
is
grieved,
thou
walkest
no
longer
in
love.
Destroy
not
with
thy
meat
him
for
whom
Christ
died.
Let
not
then
your
good
be
evil
spoken
of:
for
the
kingdom
of
God
is
not
eating
and
drinking,
but
righteousness
and
peace
and
joy
in
the
Holy
Ghost.
For
he
that
herein
serveth
Christ
is
well-pleasing
to
God,
and
approved
of
men.
So
then
let
us
follow
after
things
which
make
for
peace,
and
things
whereby
we
may
edify
one
another.
Overthrow
not
for meat’s
sake
the
work
of
God.
All
things
indeed
are
clean;
howbeit
it
is
evil
for
that
man
who
eateth
with
offence.
It
is
good
not
to
eat
flesh,
nor
to
drink
wine,
nor
to
do
anything
whereby
thy
brother
stumbleth.
The
faith
which
thou
hast,
have
thou
to
thyself
before
God.
Happy
is
he
that
judgeth
not
himself
in
that
which
he
approveth.
But
he
that
doubteth
is
condemned
if
he
eat,
because
he
eateth
not
of
faith;
and
whatsoever
is
not
of
faith
is
sin.
Now
we
that
are
strong
ought
to
bear
the infirmities
of
the
weak,
and
not
to
please
ourselves.
Let
each
one
of
us
please
his
neighbour
for
that
which
is
good,
unto
edifying.
For
Christ
also
pleased
not
himself;
but,
as
it
is
written,
The
reproaches
of
them
that
reproached
thee
fell
upon
me.
For
whatsoever
things
were
written
aforetime
were
written
for
our
learning,
that
through
patience
and
through
comfort
of
the
scriptures
we
might
have
hope.
Now
the
God
of
patience
and
of
comfort
grant
you
to
be
of
the
same
mind
one
with
another
according
to
Christ
Jesus:
that
with
one
accord
ye
may
with
one
mouth
glorify
the
God
and
Father
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
Wherefore
receive
ye
one
another,
even
as
Christ
also
received
you,
to
the
glory
of
God.
For
I
say
that
Christ
hath
been
made
a
minister
of
the
circumcision
for
the
truth
of
God,
that
he
might
confirm
the
promises
given
unto
the
fathers,
and
that
the
Gentiles
might
glorify
God
for
his
mercy;
as
it
is
written,
Therefore
will
I
give
praise
unto
thee
among
the
Gentiles,
And
sing
unto
thy
name.
And
again
he
saith,
Rejoice,
ye
Gentiles,
with
his
people.
And
again,
Praise
the
Lord,
all
ye
Gentiles;
And
let
all
the
peoples
praise
him.
And
again,
Isaiah
saith,
There
shall
be
the
root
of
Jesse,
And
he
that
ariseth
to
rule
over
the
Gentiles;
On
him
shall
the
Gentiles
hope.
Now
the
God
of
hope
fill
you
with
all
joy
and
peace
in
believing,
that
ye
may
abound
in
hope,
in
the
power
of
the
Holy
Ghost.
And
I
myself
also
am
persuaded
of
you,
my
brethren,
that
ye
yourselves
are
full
of
goodness,
filled
with
all
knowledge,
able
also
to
admonish
one
another.
But
I
write
the
more
boldly
unto
you
in
some
measure,
as
putting
you
again
in
remembrance,
because
of
the
grace
that
was
given
me
of
God,
that
I
should
be
a
minister
of
Christ
Jesus
unto
the
Gentiles,
ministering
the
gospel
of
God,
that
the
offering
up
of
the
Gentiles
might
be
made
acceptable,
being
sanctified
by
the
Holy
Ghost.
I
have
therefore
my
glorying
in
Christ
Jesus
in
things
pertaining
to
God.
For
I
will
not
dare
to
speak
of
any
things
save
those
which
Christ
wrought
through
me,
for
the
obedience
of
the
Gentiles,
by
word
and
deed,
in
the
power
of
signs
and
wonders,
in
the
power
of
the
Holy
Ghost;
so
that
from
Jerusalem,
and
round
about
even
unto
Illyricum,
I
have
fully
preached
the
gospel
of
Christ;
yea,
making
it
my
aim
so
to
preach
the
gospel,
not
where
Christ
was
already
named,
that
I
might
not
build
upon
another
man’s
foundation;
but,
as
it
is
written,
They
shall
see,
to
whom
no
tidings
of
him
came,
And
they
who
have
not
heard
shall
understand.
Wherefore
also
I
was
hindered
these
many
times
from
coming
to
you:
but
now,
having
no
more
any
place
in
these
regions,
and
having
these
many
years
a
longing
to
come
unto
you,
whensoever
I
go
unto
Spain (for
I
hope
to
see
you
in
my
journey,
and
to
be
brought
on
my
way
thitherward
by
you,
if
first
in
some
measure
I
shall
have
been
satisfied
with
your
company)—
but
now,
I
say,
I
go
unto
Jerusalem,
ministering
unto
the
saints.
For
it
hath
been
the
good
pleasure
of
Macedonia
and Achaia
to
make
a
certain
contribution
for
the
poor
among
the
saints
that
are
at
Jerusalem.
Yea,
it
hath
been
their
good
pleasure;
and
their
debtors
they
are.
For
if
the
Gentiles
have
been
made
partakers
of
their
spiritual
things,
they
owe
it
to
them
also
to
minister
unto
them
in
carnal
things.
When
therefore
I
have
accomplished
this,
and
have
sealed
to
them
this
fruit,
I
will
go
on
by
you
unto
Spain.
And
I
know
that,
when
I
come
unto
you,
I
shall
come
in
the
fulness
of
the
blessing
of
Christ.
Now
I
beseech
you,
brethren,
by
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
and
by
the
love
of
the
Spirit,
that
ye
strive
together
with
me
in
your
prayers
to
God
for
me;
that
I
may
be
delivered
from
them
that
are
disobedient
in
Judaea,
and
that
my
ministration
which
I
have
for
Jerusalem
may
be
acceptable
to
the
saints;
that
I
may
come
unto
you
in
joy
through
the
will
of
God,
and
together
with
you
find
rest.
Now
the
God
of
peace
be
with
you
all.
Amen.
I
commend
unto
you
Phoebe
our
sister,
who
is
a
servant
of
the
church
that
is
at Cenchreae:
that
ye
receive
her
in
the
Lord,
worthily
of
the
saints,
and
that
ye
assist
her
in
whatsoever
matter
she
may
have
need
of
you:
for
she
herself
also
hath
been
a
succourer
of
many,
and
of
mine
own self.
Salute
Prisca
and Aquila
my fellow-workers
in
Christ
Jesus,
who
for
my
life
laid
down
their
own
necks;
unto
whom
not
only
I
give
thanks,
but
also
all
the
churches
of
the
Gentiles:
and
salute
the
church
that
is
in
their
house.
Salute
Epaenetus
my
beloved,
who
is
the
firstfruits
of
Asia
unto
Christ.
Salute
Mary,
who
bestowed
much
labour
on
you.
Salute Andronicus
and
Junias,
my
kinsmen,
and
my fellow-prisoners,
who
are
of
note
among
the apostles,
who
also
have
been
in
Christ
before
me.
Salute Ampliatus
my
beloved
in
the
Lord.
Salute
Urbanus
our fellow-worker
in
Christ,
and
Stachys
my
beloved.
Salute Apelles
the
approved
in
Christ.
Salute
them
which
are
of
the
household
of Aristobulus.
Salute
Herodion
my
kinsman.
Salute
them
of
the
household
of
Narcissus,
which
are
in
the
Lord.
Salute
Tryphaena
and
Tryphosa,
who
labour
in
the
Lord.
Salute
Persis
the
beloved,
which
laboured
much
in
the
Lord.
Salute
Rufus
the
chosen
in
the
Lord,
and
his
mother
and
mine.
Salute Asyncritus,
Phlegon,
Hermes,
Patrobas,
Hermas,
and
the
brethren
that
are
with
them.
Salute
Philologus
and
Julia,
Nereus
and
his
sister,
and
Olympas,
and
all
the
saints
that
are
with
them.
Salute
one
another
with
a
holy
kiss.
All
the
churches
of
Christ
salute
you.
Now
I
beseech
you,
brethren,
mark
them
which
are
causing
the
divisions
and
occasions
of
stumbling,
contrary
to
the
doctrine
which
ye
learned:
and
turn
away
from
them.
For
they
that
are
such
serve
not
our
Lord
Christ,
but
their
own
belly;
and
by
their
smooth
and
fair
speech
they beguile
the
hearts
of
the
innocent.
For
your
obedience
is
come
abroad
unto
all
men.
I
rejoice
therefore
over
you:
but
I
would
have
you
wise
unto
that
which
is
good,
and
simple
unto
that
which
is
evil.
And
the
God
of
peace
shall
bruise
Satan
under
your
feet
shortly.
The
grace
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
be
with
you.
Timothy
my fellow-worker saluteth
you;
and
Lucius
and
Jason
and
Sosipater,
my
kinsmen.
I
Tertius,
who
write
the
epistle,
salute
you
in
the
Lord.
Gaius
my
host,
and
of
the
whole
church, saluteth
you.
Erastus
the
treasurer
of
the
city saluteth
you,
and
Quartus
the
brother.
16:24
Some ancient authorities insert here ver. 24
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Now
to
him
that
is
able
to
stablish
you
according
to
my
gospel
and
the
preaching
of
Jesus
Christ,
according
to
the
revelation
of
the
mystery
which
hath
been
kept
in
silence
through
times
eternal,
but
now
is
manifested,
and
by
the
scriptures
of
the
prophets,
according
to
the
commandment
of
the
eternal
God,
is
made
known
unto
all
the
nations
unto
obedience
of
faith;
to
the
only
wise
God,
through
Jesus
Christ,
to
whom
be
the
glory
for
ever.
Amen.
1 Corinthians
THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.
1 CORINTHIANS
1Co
THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE
TO THE
CORINTHIANS.
Paul,
called
to
be
an apostle
of
Jesus
Christ
through
the
will
of
God,
and
Sosthenes
our
brother,
unto
the
church
of
God
which
is
at
Corinth,
even
them
that
are
sanctified
in
Christ
Jesus,
called
to
be
saints,
with
all
that
call
upon
the
name
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
in
every
place,
their
Lord
and
ours:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
our
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
I
thank
my
God
always
concerning
you,
for
the
grace
of
God
which
was
given
you
in
Christ
Jesus;
that
in
everything
ye
were
enriched
in
him,
in
all
utterance
and
all
knowledge;
even
as
the
testimony
of
Christ
was
confirmed
in
you:
so
that
ye
come
behind
in
no
gift;
waiting
for
the
revelation
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ;
who
shall
also
confirm
you
unto
the
end,
that
ye
be
unreproveable
in
the
day
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
God
is
faithful,
through
whom
ye
were
called
into
the
fellowship
of
his
Son
Jesus
Christ
our
Lord.
Now
I
beseech
you,
brethren,
through
the
name
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
that
ye
all
speak
the
same
thing,
and
that
there
be
no
divisions
among
you;
but
that
ye
be
perfected
together
in
the
same
mind
and
in
the
same
judgment.
For
it
hath
been signified
unto
me
concerning
you,
my
brethren,
by
them
which
are
of
the
household
of
Chloe,
that
there
are
contentions
among
you.
Now
this
I
mean,
that
each
one
of
you
saith,
I
am
of
Paul;
and
I
of Apollos;
and
I
of
Cephas;
and
I
of
Christ.
Is
Christ
divided?
was
Paul
crucified
for
you?
or
were
ye baptized
into
the
name
of
Paul?
I
thank
God
that
I baptized
none
of
you,
save
Crispus
and
Gaius;
lest
any
man
should
say
that
ye
were baptized
into
my
name.
And
I baptized
also
the
household
of
Stephanas:
besides,
I
know
not
whether
I baptized
any
other.
For
Christ
sent
me
not
to baptize,
but
to
preach
the
gospel:
not
in
wisdom
of
words,
lest
the
cross
of
Christ
should
be
made
void.
For
the
word
of
the
cross
is
to
them
that
are
perishing
foolishness;
but
unto
us
which
are
being
saved
it
is
the
power
of
God.
For
it
is
written,
I
will
destroy
the
wisdom
of
the
wise,
And
the
prudence
of
the
prudent
will
I
reject.
Where
is
the
wise?
where
is
the
scribe?
where
is
the
disputer
of
this
world?
hath
not
God
made
foolish
the
wisdom
of
the
world?
For
seeing
that
in
the
wisdom
of
God
the
world
through
its
wisdom
knew
not
God,
it
was
God’s
good
pleasure
through
the
foolishness
of
the
preaching
to
save
them
that
believe.
Seeing
that
Jews
ask
for
signs,
and
Greeks
seek
after
wisdom:
but
we
preach
Christ
crucified,
unto
Jews
a
stumblingblock,
and
unto
Gentiles
foolishness;
but
unto
them
that
are
called,
both
Jews
and
Greeks,
Christ
the
power
of
God,
and
the
wisdom
of
God.
Because
the
foolishness
of
God
is
wiser
than
men;
and
the
weakness
of
God
is
stronger
than
men.
For
behold
your
calling,
brethren,
how
that
not
many
wise
after
the
flesh,
not
many
mighty,
not
many
noble,
are
called:
but
God
chose
the
foolish
things
of
the
world,
that
he
might
put
to
shame
them
that
are
wise;
and
God
chose
the
weak
things
of
the
world,
that
he
might
put
to
shame
the
things
that
are
strong;
and
the
base
things
of
the
world,
and
the
things
that
are
despised,
did
God
choose,
yea
and
the
things
that
are
not,
that
he
might
bring
to
nought
the
things
that
are:
that
no
flesh
should
glory
before
God.
But
of
him
are
ye
in
Christ
Jesus,
who
was
made
unto
us
wisdom
from
God,
and
righteousness
and sanctification,
and
redemption:
that,
according
as
it
is
written,
He
that
glorieth,
let
him
glory
in
the
Lord.
And
I,
brethren,
when
I
came
unto
you,
came
not
with
excellency
of
speech
or
of
wisdom,
proclaiming
to
you
the
mystery
of
God.
For
I
determined
not
to
know
anything
among
you,
save
Jesus
Christ,
and
him
crucified.
And
I
was
with
you
in
weakness,
and
in
fear,
and
in
much
trembling.
And
my
speech
and
my
preaching
were
not
in
persuasive
words
of
wisdom,
but
in demonstration
of
the
Spirit
and
of
power:
that
your
faith
should
not
stand
in
the
wisdom
of
men,
but
in
the
power
of
God.
Howbeit
we
speak
wisdom
among
the
perfect:
yet
a
wisdom
not
of
this
world,
nor
of
the
rulers
of
this
world,
which
are
coming
to
nought:
but
we
speak
God’s
wisdom
in
a
mystery,
even
the
wisdom
that
hath
been
hidden,
which
God foreordained
before
the worlds
unto
our
glory:
which
none
of
the
rulers
of
this
world
knoweth:
for
had
they
known
it,
they
would
not
have
crucified
the
Lord
of
glory:
but
as
it
is
written,
Things
which
eye
saw
not,
and
ear
heard
not,
And
which
entered
not
into
the
heart
of
man,
Whatsoever
things
God
prepared
for
them
that
love
him.
But
unto
us
God
revealed
them
through
the
Spirit:
for
the
Spirit
searcheth
all
things,
yea,
the
deep
things
of
God.
For
who
among
men
knoweth
the
things
of
a
man,
save
the
spirit
of
the
man,
which
is
in
him?
even
so
the
things
of
God
none
knoweth,
save
the
Spirit
of
God.
But
we
received,
not
the
spirit
of
the
world,
but
the
spirit
which
is
of
God;
that
we
might
know
the
things
that
are
freely
given
to
us
by
God.
Which
things
also
we
speak,
not
in
words
which
man’s
wisdom
teacheth,
but
which
the
Spirit
teacheth;
comparing
spiritual
things
with
spiritual.
Now
the
natural
man
receiveth
not
the
things
of
the
Spirit
of
God:
for
they
are
foolishness
unto
him;
and
he
cannot
know
them,
because
they
are
spiritually
judged.
But
he
that
is
spiritual
judgeth
all
things,
and
he
himself
is
judged
of
no
man.
For
who
hath
known
the
mind
of
the
Lord,
that
he
should
instruct
him?
But
we
have
the
mind
of
Christ.
And
I,
brethren,
could
not
speak
unto
you
as
unto
spiritual,
but
as
unto
carnal,
as
unto
babes
in
Christ.
I
fed
you
with
milk,
not
with
meat;
for
ye
were
not
yet
able
to
bear
it:
nay,
not
even
now
are
ye
able;
for
ye
are
yet
carnal:
for
whereas
there
is
among
you
jealousy
and
strife,
are
ye
not
carnal,
and
walk
after
the
manner
of
men?
For
when
one
saith,
I
am
of
Paul;
and
another,
I
am
of Apollos;
are
ye
not
men?
What
then
is Apollos?
and
what
is
Paul?
Ministers
through
whom
ye
believed;
and
each
as
the
Lord
gave
to
him.
I
planted, Apollos
watered;
but
God
gave
the
increase.
So
then
neither
is
he
that
planteth
anything,
neither
he
that
watereth;
but
God
that
giveth
the
increase.
Now
he
that
planteth
and
he
that
watereth
are
one:
but
each
shall
receive
his
own
reward
according
to
his
own
labour.
For
we
are
God’s fellow-workers:
ye
are
God’s
husbandry,
God’s
building.
According
to
the
grace
of
God
which
was
given
unto
me,
as
a
wise masterbuilder
I
laid
a
foundation;
and
another
buildeth
thereon.
But
let
each
man
take
heed
how
he
buildeth
thereon.
For
other
foundation
can
no
man
lay
than
that
which
is
laid,
which
is
Jesus
Christ.
But
if
any
man
buildeth
on
the
foundation
gold,
silver,
costly
stones,
wood,
hay,
stubble;
each
man’s
work
shall
be
made
manifest:
for
the
day
shall
declare
it,
because
it
is
revealed
in
fire;
and
the
fire
itself
shall
prove
each
man’s
work
of
what
sort
it
is.
If
any
man’s
work
shall
abide
which
he
built
thereon,
he
shall
receive
a
reward.
If
any
man’s
work
shall
be
burned,
he
shall
suffer
loss:
but
he
himself
shall
be
saved;
yet
so
as
through
fire.
Know
ye
not
that
ye
are
a
temple
of
God,
and
that
the
Spirit
of
God
dwelleth
in
you?
If
any
man
destroyeth
the
temple
of
God,
him
shall
God
destroy;
for
the
temple
of
God
is
holy,
which
temple
ye
are.
Let
no
man
deceive
himself.
If
any
man
thinketh
that
he
is
wise
among
you
in
this
world,
let
him
become
a
fool,
that
he
may
become
wise.
For
the
wisdom
of
this
world
is
foolishness
with
God.
For
it
is
written,
He
that
taketh
the
wise
in
their
craftiness:
and
again,
The
Lord
knoweth
the
reasonings
of
the
wise,
that
they
are
vain.
Wherefore
let
no
one
glory
in
men.
For
all
things
are
yours;
whether
Paul,
or Apollos,
or
Cephas,
or
the
world,
or
life,
or
death,
or
things
present,
or
things
to
come;
all
are
yours;
and
ye
are
Christ’s;
and
Christ
is
God’s.
Let
a
man
so
account
of
us,
as
of
ministers
of
Christ,
and
stewards
of
the
mysteries
of
God.
Here,
moreover,
it
is
required
in
stewards,
that
a
man
be
found
faithful.
But
with
me
it
is
a
very
small
thing
that
I
should
be
judged
of
you,
or
of
man’s
judgment:
yea,
I
judge
not
mine
own
self.
For
I
know
nothing
against
myself;
yet
am
I
not
hereby
justified:
but
he
that
judgeth
me
is
the
Lord.
Wherefore
judge
nothing
before
the
time,
until
the
Lord
come,
who
will
both
bring
to
light
the
hidden
things
of
darkness,
and
make
manifest
the
counsels
of
the
hearts;
and
then
shall
each
man
have
his
praise
from
God.
Now
these
things,
brethren,
I
have
in
a
figure
transferred
to
myself
and Apollos
for
your
sakes;
that
in
us
ye
might
learn
not
to
go
beyond
the
things
which
are
written;
that
no
one
of
you
be puffed
up
for
the
one
against
the
other.
For
who
maketh
thee
to
differ?
and
what
hast
thou
that
thou
didst
not
receive?
but
if
thou
didst
receive
it,
why
dost
thou
glory,
as
if
thou
hadst
not
received
it?
Already
are
ye
filled,
already
ye
are
become
rich,
ye
have
reigned
without
us:
yea
and
I
would
that
ye
did
reign,
that
we
also
might
reign
with
you.
For,
I
think,
God
hath
set
forth
us
the apostles
last
of
all,
as
men
doomed
to
death:
for
we
are
made
a
spectacle
unto
the
world,
and
to
angels,
and
to
men.
We
are
fools
for
Christ’s
sake,
but
ye
are
wise
in
Christ;
we
are
weak,
but
ye
are
strong;
ye
have
glory,
but
we
have
dishonour.
Even
unto
this
present
hour
we
both
hunger,
and
thirst,
and
are
naked,
and
are
buffeted,
and
have
no
certain
dwelling
place;
and
we
toil,
working
with
our
own
hands:
being
reviled,
we
bless;
being
persecuted,
we
endure;
being
defamed,
we
entreat:
we
are
made
as
the
filth
of
the
world,
the
offscouring
of
all
things,
even
until
now.
I
write
not
these
things
to
shame
you,
but
to
admonish
you
as
my
beloved
children.
For
though
ye
should
have
ten
thousand
tutors
in
Christ,
yet
have
ye
not
many
fathers:
for
in
Christ
Jesus
I
begat
you
through
the
gospel.
I
beseech
you
therefore,
be
ye
imitators
of
me.
For
this
cause
have
I
sent
unto
you
Timothy,
who
is
my
beloved
and
faithful
child
in
the
Lord,
who
shall
put
you
in
remembrance
of
my
ways
which
be
in
Christ,
even
as
I
teach
everywhere
in
every
church.
Now
some
are puffed
up,
as
though
I
were
not
coming
to
you.
But
I
will
come
to
you
shortly,
if
the
Lord
will;
and
I
will
know,
not
the
word
of
them
which
are
puffed
up,
but
the
power.
For
the
kingdom
of
God
is
not
in
word,
but
in
power.
What
will
ye?
shall
I
come
unto
you
with
a
rod,
or
in
love
and
a
spirit
of
meekness?
It
is
actually
reported
that
there
is
fornication
among
you,
and
such
fornication
as
is
not
even
among
the
Gentiles,
that
one
of
you
hath
his
father’s
wife.
And
ye
are puffed
up,
and
did
not
rather
mourn,
that
he
that
had
done
this
deed
might
be
taken
away
from
among
you.
For
I
verily,
being
absent
in
body
but
present
in
spirit,
have
already,
as
though
I
were
present,
judged
him
that
hath
so
wrought
this
thing,
in
the
name
of
our
Lord
Jesus,
ye
being
gathered
together,
and
my
spirit,
with
the
power
of
our
Lord
Jesus,
to
deliver
such
a
one
unto
Satan
for
the
destruction
of
the
flesh,
that
the
spirit
may
be
saved
in
the
day
of
the
Lord
Jesus.
Your
glorying
is
not
good.
Know
ye
not
that
a
little
leaven
leaveneth
the
whole
lump?
Purge
out
the
old
leaven,
that
ye
may
be
a
new
lump,
even
as
ye
are
unleavened.
For
our
passover
also
hath
been
sacrificed,
even
Christ:
wherefore
let
us
keep
the
feast,
not
with
old
leaven,
neither
with
the
leaven
of
malice
and
wickedness,
but
with
the
unleavened
bread
of
sincerity
and
truth.
I
wrote
unto
you
in
my
epistle
to
have
no
company
with
fornicators;
not
altogether
with
the
fornicators
of
this
world,
or
with
the
covetous
and extortioners,
or
with
idolaters;
for
then
must
ye
needs
go
out
of
the
world:
but
now
I
write
unto
you
not
to
keep
company,
if
any
man
that
is
named
a
brother
be
a
fornicator,
or
covetous,
or
an
idolater,
or
a
reviler,
or
a
drunkard,
or
an
extortioner;
with
such
a
one
no,
not
to
eat.
For
what
have
I
to
do
with
judging
them
that
are
without?
Do
not
ye
judge
them
that
are
within,
whereas
them
that
are
without
God
judgeth?
Put
away
the
wicked
man
from
among
yourselves.
Dare
any
of
you,
having
a
matter
against
his
neighbour,
go
to
law
before
the
unrighteous,
and
not
before
the
saints?
Or
know
ye
not
that
the
saints
shall
judge
the
world?
and
if
the
world
is
judged
by
you,
are
ye
unworthy
to
judge
the
smallest
matters?
Know
ye
not
that
we
shall
judge
angels?
how
much
more,
things
that pertain
to
this
life?
If
then
ye
have
to
judge
things
pertaining
to
this
life,
do
ye
set
them
to
judge
who
are
of
no
account
in
the
church?
I
say
this
to
move
you
to
shame.
Is
it
so,
that
there
cannot
be
found
among
you
one
wise
man,
who
shall
be
able
to
decide
between
his
brethren,
but
brother
goeth
to
law
with
brother,
and
that
before unbelievers?
Nay,
already
it
is
altogether
a
defect
in
you,
that
ye
have
lawsuits
one
with
another.
Why
not
rather
take
wrong?
why
not
rather
be
defrauded?
Nay,
but
ye
yourselves
do
wrong,
and
defraud,
and
that
your
brethren.
Or
know
ye
not
that
the
unrighteous
shall
not
inherit
the
kingdom
of
God?
Be
not
deceived:
neither
fornicators,
nor
idolaters,
nor
adulterers,
nor
effeminate,
nor abusers
of
themselves
with
men,
nor
thieves,
nor
covetous,
nor
drunkards,
nor
revilers,
nor extortioners,
shall
inherit
the
kingdom
of
God.
And
such
were
some
of
you:
but
ye
were
washed,
but
ye
were
sanctified,
but
ye
were
justified
in
the
name
of
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
and
in
the
Spirit
of
our
God.
All
things
are
lawful
for
me;
but
not
all
things
are
expedient.
All
things
are
lawful
for
me;
but
I
will
not
be
brought
under
the
power
of
any.
Meats
for
the
belly,
and
the
belly
for
meats:
but
God
shall
bring
to
nought
both
it
and
them.
But
the
body
is
not
for
fornication,
but
for
the
Lord;
and
the
Lord
for
the
body:
and
God
both
raised
the
Lord,
and
will
raise
up
us
through
his
power.
Know
ye
not
that
your
bodies
are
members
of
Christ?
shall
I
then
take
away
the
members
of
Christ,
and
make
them
members
of
a
harlot?
God
forbid.
Or
know
ye
not
that
he
that
is
joined
to
a
harlot
is
one
body?
for,
The
twain,
saith
he,
shall
become
one
flesh.
But
he
that
is
joined
unto
the
Lord
is
one
spirit.
Flee
fornication.
Every
sin
that
a
man
doeth
is
without
the
body;
but
he
that
committeth
fornication
sinneth
against
his
own
body.
Or
know
ye
not
that
your
body
is
a
temple
of
the
Holy
Ghost
which
is
in
you,
which
ye
have
from
God?
and
ye
are
not
your
own;
for
ye
were
bought
with
a
price:
glorify
God
therefore
in
your
body.
Now
concerning
the
things
whereof
ye
wrote:
It
is
good
for
a
man
not
to
touch
a
woman.
But,
because
of
fornications,
let
each
man
have
his
own
wife,
and
let
each
woman
have
her
own
husband.
Let
the
husband
render
unto
the
wife
her
due:
and
likewise
also
the
wife
unto
the
husband.
The
wife
hath
not
power
over
her
own
body,
but
the
husband:
and
likewise
also
the
husband
hath
not
power
over
his
own
body,
but
the
wife.
Defraud
ye
not
one
the
other,
except
it
be
by
consent
for
a
season,
that
ye
may
give
yourselves
unto
prayer,
and
may
be
together
again,
that
Satan
tempt
you
not
because
of
your incontinency.
But
this
I
say
by
way
of
permission,
not
of
commandment.
Yet
I
would
that
all
men
were
even
as
I
myself.
Howbeit
each
man
hath
his
own
gift
from
God,
one
after
this
manner,
and
another
after
that.
But
I
say
to
the
unmarried
and
to
widows,
It
is
good
for
them
if
they
abide
even
as
I.
But
if
they
have
not continency,
let
them
marry:
for
it
is
better
to
marry
than
to
burn.
But
unto
the
married
I
give
charge,
yea
not
I,
but
the
Lord,
That
the
wife
depart
not
from
her
husband
(but
and
if
she
depart,
let
her
remain
unmarried,
or
else
be
reconciled
to
her
husband);
and
that
the
husband
leave
not
his
wife.
But
to
the
rest
say
I,
not
the
Lord:
If
any
brother
hath
an unbelieving
wife,
and
she
is
content
to
dwell
with
him,
let
him
not
leave
her.
And
the
woman
which
hath
an unbelieving
husband,
and
he
is
content
to
dwell
with
her,
let
her
not
leave
her
husband.
For
the unbelieving
husband
is
sanctified
in
the
wife,
and
the unbelieving
wife
is
sanctified
in
the
brother:
else
were
your
children
unclean;
but
now
are
they
holy.
Yet
if
the unbelieving
departeth,
let
him
depart:
the
brother
or
the
sister
is
not
under
bondage
in
such
cases:
but
God
hath
called
us
in
peace.
For
how
knowest
thou,
O
wife,
whether
thou
shalt
save
thy
husband?
or
how
knowest
thou,
O
husband,
whether
thou
shalt
save
thy
wife?
Only,
as
the
Lord
hath
distributed
to
each
man,
as
God
hath
called
each,
so
let
him
walk.
And
so
ordain
I
in
all
the
churches.
Was
any
man
called
being
circumcised?
let
him
not
become
uncircumcised.
Hath
any
been
called
in uncircumcision?
let
him
not
be
circumcised.
Circumcision
is
nothing,
and uncircumcision
is
nothing;
but
the
keeping
of
the
commandments
of
God.
Let
each
man
abide
in
that
calling
wherein
he
was
called.
Wast
thou
called
being
a
bondservant?
care
not
for
it:
but
if
thou
canst
become
free,
use
it
rather.
For
he
that
was
called
in
the
Lord,
being
a
bondservant,
is
the
Lord’s freedman:
likewise
he
that
was
called,
being
free,
is
Christ’s
bondservant.
Ye
were
bought
with
a
price;
become
not bondservants
of
men.
Brethren,
let
each
man,
wherein
he
was
called,
therein
abide
with
God.
Now
concerning
virgins
I
have
no
commandment
of
the
Lord:
but
I
give
my
judgment,
as
one
that
hath
obtained
mercy
of
the
Lord
to
be
faithful.
I
think
therefore
that
this
is
good
by
reason
of
the
present
distress,
namely,
that
it
is
good
for
a
man
to
be
as
he
is.
Art
thou
bound
unto
a
wife?
seek
not
to
be
loosed.
Art
thou
loosed
from
a
wife?
seek
not
a
wife.
But
and
if
thou
marry,
thou
hast
not
sinned;
and
if
a
virgin
marry,
she
hath
not
sinned.
Yet
such
shall
have
tribulation
in
the
flesh:
and
I
would
spare
you.
But
this
I
say,
brethren,
the
time
is
shortened,
that
henceforth
both
those
that
have
wives
may
be
as
though
they
had
none;
and
those
that
weep,
as
though
they
wept
not;
and
those
that
rejoice,
as
though
they
rejoiced
not;
and
those
that
buy,
as
though
they
possessed
not;
and
those
that
use
the
world,
as
not
abusing
it:
for
the
fashion
of
this
world
passeth
away.
But
I
would
have
you
to
be
free
from
cares.
He
that
is
unmarried
is
careful
for
the
things
of
the
Lord,
how
he
may
please
the
Lord:
but
he
that
is
married
is
careful
for
the
things
of
the
world,
how
he
may
please
his
wife.
And
there
is
a
difference
also
between
the
wife
and
the
virgin.
She
that
is
unmarried
is
careful
for
the
things
of
the
Lord,
that
she
may
be
holy
both
in
body
and
in
spirit:
but
she
that
is
married
is
careful
for
the
things
of
the
world,
how
she
may
please
her
husband.
And
this
I
say
for
your
own
profit;
not
that
I
may
cast
a
snare
upon
you,
but
for
that
which
is
seemly,
and
that
ye
may
attend
upon
the
Lord
without distraction.
But
if
any
man
thinketh
that
he behaveth
himself unseemly
toward
his
virgin
daughter,
if
she
be
past
the
flower
of
her
age,
and
if
need
so
requireth,
let
him
do
what
he
will;
he
sinneth
not;
let
them
marry.
But
he
that
standeth
stedfast
in
his
heart,
having
no necessity,
but
hath
power
as
touching
his
own
will,
and
hath
determined
this
in
his
own
heart,
to
keep
his
own
virgin
daughter,
shall
do
well.
So
then
both
he
that
giveth
his
own
virgin
daughter
in
marriage
doeth
well;
and
he
that
giveth
her
not
in
marriage
shall
do
better.
A
wife
is
bound
for
so
long
time
as
her
husband
liveth;
but
if
the
husband
be
dead,
she
is
free
to
be
married
to
whom
she
will;
only
in
the
Lord.
But
she
is
happier
if
she
abide
as
she
is,
after
my
judgment:
and
I
think
that
I
also
have
the
Spirit
of
God.
Now
concerning
things
sacrificed
to
idols:
We
know
that
we
all
have
knowledge.
Knowledge
puffeth
up,
but
love
edifieth.
If
any
man
thinketh
that
he
knoweth
anything,
he
knoweth
not
yet
as
he
ought
to
know;
but
if
any
man
loveth
God,
the
same
is
known
of
him.
Concerning
therefore
the
eating
of
things
sacrificed
to
idols,
we
know
that
no
idol
is
anything
in
the
world,
and
that
there
is
no
God
but
one.
For
though
there
be
that
are
called
gods,
whether
in
heaven
or
on
earth;
as
there
are
gods
many,
and
lords
many;
yet
to
us
there
is
one
God,
the
Father,
of
whom
are
all
things,
and
we
unto
him;
and
one
Lord,
Jesus
Christ,
through
whom
are
all
things,
and
we
through
him.
Howbeit
in
all
men
there
is
not
that
knowledge:
but
some,
being
used
until
now
to
the
idol,
eat
as
of
a
thing
sacrificed
to
an
idol;
and
their
conscience
being
weak
is
defiled.
But
meat
will
not
commend
us
to
God:
neither,
if
we
eat
not,
are
we
the
worse;
nor,
if
we
eat,
are
we
the
better.
But
take
heed
lest
by
any
means
this
liberty
of
yours
become
a
stumblingblock
to
the
weak.
For
if
a
man
see
thee
which
hast
knowledge
sitting
at
meat
in
an
idol’s
temple,
will
not
his
conscience,
if
he
is
weak,
be
emboldened
to
eat
things
sacrificed
to
idols?
For
through
thy
knowledge
he
that
is
weak
perisheth,
the
brother
for
whose
sake
Christ
died.
And
thus,
sinning
against
the
brethren,
and
wounding
their
conscience
when
it
is
weak,
ye
sin
against
Christ.
Wherefore,
if
meat
maketh
my
brother
to
stumble,
I
will
eat
no
flesh
for
evermore,
that
I
make
not
my
brother
to
stumble.
Am
I
not
free?
am
I
not
an apostle?
have
I
not
seen
Jesus
our
Lord?
are
not
ye
my
work
in
the
Lord?
If
to
others
I
am
not
an apostle,
yet
at
least
I
am
to
you;
for
the
seal
of
mine apostleship
are
ye
in
the
Lord.
My
defence
to
them
that
examine
me
is
this.
Have
we
no
right
to
eat
and
to
drink?
Have
we
no
right
to
lead
about
a
wife
that
is
a believer,
even
as
the
rest
of
the apostles,
and
the
brethren
of
the
Lord,
and
Cephas?
Or
I
only
and Barnabas,
have
we
not
a
right
to
forbear
working?
What
soldier
ever
serveth
at
his
own
charges?
who
planteth
a
vineyard,
and
eateth
not
the
fruit
thereof?
or
who
feedeth
a
flock,
and
eateth
not
of
the
milk
of
the
flock?
Do
I
speak
these
things
after
the
manner
of
men?
or
saith
not
the
law
also
the
same?
For
it
is
written
in
the
law
of
Moses,
Thou
shalt
not
muzzle
the
ox
when
he
treadeth
out
the
corn.
Is
it
for
the
oxen
that
God
careth,
or
saith
he
it
altogether
for
our
sake?
Yea,
for
our
sake
it
was
written:
because
he
that ploweth
ought
to
plow
in
hope,
and
he
that thresheth,
to
thresh
in
hope
of partaking.
If
we
sowed
unto
you
spiritual
things,
is
it
a
great
matter
if
we
shall
reap
your
carnal
things?
If
others
partake
of
this
right
over
you,
do
not
we
yet
more?
Nevertheless
we
did
not
use
this
right;
but
we
bear
all
things,
that
we
may
cause
no
hindrance
to
the
gospel
of
Christ.
Know
ye
not
that
they
which
minister
about
sacred
things
eat
of
the
things
of
the
temple,
and
they
which
wait
upon
the
altar
have
their
portion
with
the
altar?
Even
so
did
the
Lord
ordain
that
they
which
proclaim
the
gospel
should
live
of
the
gospel.
But
I
have
used
none
of
these
things:
and
I
write
not
these
things
that
it
may
be
so
done
in
my
case:
for
it
were
good
for
me
rather
to
die,
than
that
any
man
should
make
my
glorying
void.
For
if
I
preach
the
gospel,
I
have
nothing
to
glory
of;
for necessity
is
laid
upon
me;
for
woe
is
unto
me,
if
I
preach
not
the
gospel.
For
if
I
do
this
of
mine
own
will,
I
have
a
reward:
but
if
not
of
mine
own
will,
I
have
a
stewardship intrusted
to
me.
What
then
is
my
reward?
That,
when
I
preach
the
gospel,
I
may
make
the
gospel
without
charge,
so
as
not
to
use
to
the
full
my
right
in
the
gospel.
For
though
I
was
free
from
all
men,
I
brought
myself
under
bondage
to
all,
that
I
might
gain
the
more.
And
to
the
Jews
I
became
as
a
Jew,
that
I
might
gain
Jews;
to
them
that
are
under
the
law,
as
under
the
law,
not
being
myself
under
the
law,
that
I
might
gain
them
that
are
under
the
law;
to
them
that
are
without
law,
as
without
law,
not
being
without
law
to
God,
but
under
law
to
Christ,
that
I
might
gain
them
that
are
without
law.
To
the
weak
I
became
weak,
that
I
might
gain
the
weak:
I
am
become
all
things
to
all
men,
that
I
may
by
all
means
save
some.
And
I
do
all
things
for
the
gospel’s
sake,
that
I
may
be
a
joint
partaker
thereof.
Know
ye
not
that
they
which
run
in
a
race
run
all,
but
one
receiveth
the
prize?
Even
so
run,
that
ye
may
attain.
And
every
man
that
striveth
in
the games
is
temperate
in
all
things.
Now
they
do
it
to
receive
a
corruptible
crown;
but
we
an incorruptible.
I
therefore
so
run,
as
not uncertainly;
so
fight
I,
as
not
beating
the
air:
but
I buffet
my
body,
and
bring
it
into
bondage:
lest
by
any
means,
after
that
I
have
preached
to
others,
I
myself
should
be
rejected.
For
I
would
not,
brethren,
have
you
ignorant,
how
that
our
fathers
were
all
under
the
cloud,
and
all
passed
through
the
sea;
and
were
all baptized
unto
Moses
in
the
cloud
and
in
the
sea;
and
did
all
eat
the
same
spiritual
meat;
and
did
all
drink
the
same
spiritual
drink:
for
they
drank
of
a
spiritual
rock
that
followed
them:
and
the
rock
was
Christ.
Howbeit
with
most
of
them
God
was
not
well
pleased:
for
they
were
overthrown
in
the
wilderness.
Now
these
things
were
our
examples,
to
the
intent
we
should
not
lust
after
evil
things,
as
they
also
lusted.
Neither
be
ye
idolaters,
as
were
some
of
them;
as
it
is
written,
The
people
sat
down
to
eat
and
drink,
and
rose
up
to
play.
Neither
let
us
commit
fornication,
as
some
of
them
committed,
and
fell
in
one
day
three
and
twenty
thousand.
Neither
let
us
tempt
the
Lord,
as
some
of
them
tempted,
and
perished
by
the
serpents.
Neither
murmur
ye,
as
some
of
them
murmured,
and
perished
by
the
destroyer.
Now
these
things
happened
unto
them
by
way
of
example;
and
they
were
written
for
our
admonition,
upon
whom
the
ends
of
the
ages
are
come.
Wherefore
let
him
that
thinketh
he
standeth
take
heed
lest
he
fall.
There
hath
no
temptation
taken
you
but
such
as
man
can
bear:
but
God
is
faithful,
who
will
not
suffer
you
to
be
tempted
above
that
ye
are
able;
but
will
with
the
temptation
make
also
the
way
of
escape,
that
ye
may
be
able
to
endure
it.
Wherefore,
my
beloved,
flee
from
idolatry.
I
speak
as
to
wise
men;
judge
ye
what
I
say.
The
cup
of
blessing
which
we
bless,
is
it
not
a
communion
of
the
blood
of
Christ?
The
bread
which
we
break,
is
it
not
a
communion
of
the
body
of
Christ?
seeing
that
we,
who
are
many,
are
one
bread,
one
body:
for
we
all
partake
of
the
one
bread.
Behold
Israel
after
the
flesh:
have
not
they
which
eat
the
sacrifices communion
with
the
altar?
What
say
I
then?
that
a
thing
sacrificed
to
idols
is
anything,
or
that
an
idol
is
anything?
But
I
say,
that
the
things
which
the
Gentiles
sacrifice,
they
sacrifice
to
devils,
and
not
to
God:
and
I
would
not
that
ye
should
have communion
with
devils.
Ye
cannot
drink
the
cup
of
the
Lord,
and
the
cup
of
devils:
ye
cannot
partake
of
the
table
of
the
Lord,
and
of
the
table
of
devils.
Or
do
we
provoke
the
Lord
to
jealousy?
are
we
stronger
than
he?
All
things
are
lawful;
but
all
things
are
not
expedient.
All
things
are
lawful;
but
all
things
edify
not.
Let
no
man
seek
his
own,
but
each
his
neighbour’s
good.
Whatsoever
is
sold
in
the
shambles,
eat,
asking
no
question
for
conscience
sake;
for
the
earth
is
the
Lord’s,
and
the
fulness
thereof.
If
one
of
them
that
believe
not biddeth
you
to
a
feast,
and
ye
are
disposed
to
go;
whatsoever
is
set
before
you,
eat,
asking
no
question
for
conscience
sake.
But
if
any
man
say
unto
you,
This
hath
been
offered
in
sacrifice,
eat
not,
for
his
sake
that
shewed
it,
and
for
conscience
sake:
conscience,
I
say,
not
thine
own,
but
the other’s;
for
why
is
my
liberty
judged
by
another
conscience?
If
I
by
grace
partake,
why
am
I
evil
spoken
of
for
that
for
which
I
give
thanks?
Whether
therefore
ye
eat,
or
drink,
or
whatsoever
ye
do,
do
all
to
the
glory
of
God.
Give
no
occasion
of
stumbling,
either
to
Jews,
or
to
Greeks,
or
to
the
church
of
God:
even
as
I
also
please
all
men
in
all
things,
not
seeking
mine
own
profit,
but
the
profit
of
the
many,
that
they
may
be
saved.
Be
ye
imitators
of
me,
even
as
I
also
am
of
Christ.
Now
I
praise
you
that
ye
remember
me
in
all
things,
and
hold
fast
the
traditions,
even
as
I
delivered
them
to
you.
But
I
would
have
you
know,
that
the
head
of
every
man
is
Christ;
and
the
head
of
the
woman
is
the
man;
and
the
head
of
Christ
is
God.
Every
man
praying
or
prophesying,
having
his
head
covered,
dishonoureth
his
head.
But
every
woman
praying
or
prophesying
with
her
head unveiled
dishonoureth
her
head:
for
it
is
one
and
the
same
thing
as
if
she
were
shaven.
For
if
a
woman
is
not veiled,
let
her
also
be
shorn:
but
if
it
is
a
shame
to
a
woman
to
be
shorn
or
shaven,
let
her
be veiled.
For
a
man
indeed
ought
not
to
have
his
head veiled,
forasmuch
as
he
is
the
image
and
glory
of
God:
but
the
woman
is
the
glory
of
the
man.
For
the
man
is
not
of
the
woman;
but
the
woman
of
the
man:
for
neither
was
the
man
created
for
the
woman;
but
the
woman
for
the
man:
for
this
cause
ought
the
woman
to
have
a
sign
of
authority
on
her
head,
because
of
the
angels.
Howbeit
neither
is
the
woman
without
the
man,
nor
the
man
without
the
woman,
in
the
Lord.
For
as
the
woman
is
of
the
man,
so
is
the
man
also
by
the
woman;
but
all
things
are
of
God.
Judge
ye
in
yourselves:
is
it
seemly
that
a
woman
pray
unto
God unveiled?
Doth
not
even
nature
itself
teach
you,
that,
if
a
man
have
long
hair,
it
is
a
dishonour
to
him?
But
if
a
woman
have
long
hair,
it
is
a
glory
to
her:
for
her
hair
is
given
her
for
a
covering.
But
if
any
man
seemeth
to
be
contentious,
we
have
no
such
custom,
neither
the
churches
of
God.
But
in
giving
you
this
charge,
I
praise
you
not,
that
ye
come
together
not
for
the
better
but
for
the
worse.
For
first
of
all,
when
ye
come
together
in
the
church,
I
hear
that
divisions
exist
among
you;
and
I
partly
believe
it.
For
there
must
be
also heresies
among
you,
that
they
which
are
approved
may
be
made
manifest
among
you.
When
therefore
ye
assemble
yourselves
together,
it
is
not possible
to
eat
the
Lord’s
supper:
for
in
your
eating
each
one
taketh
before
other
his
own
supper;
and
one
is
hungry,
and
another
is
drunken.
What?
have
ye
not
houses
to
eat
and
to
drink
in?
or
despise
ye
the
church
of
God,
and
put
them
to
shame
that
have
not?
What
shall
I
say
to
you?
shall
I
praise
you
in
this?
I
praise
you
not.
For
I
received
of
the
Lord
that
which
also
I
delivered
unto
you,
how
that
the
Lord
Jesus
in
the
night
in
which
he
was
betrayed
took
bread;
and
when
he
had
given
thanks,
he
brake
it,
and
said,
This
is
my
body,
which
is
for
you:
this
do
in
remembrance
of
me.
In
like
manner
also
the
cup,
after
supper,
saying,
This
cup
is
the
new
covenant
in
my
blood:
this
do,
as
oft
as
ye
drink
it,
in
remembrance
of
me.
For
as
often
as
ye
eat
this
bread,
and
drink
the
cup,
ye
proclaim
the
Lord’s
death
till
he
come.
Wherefore
whosoever
shall
eat
the
bread
or
drink
the
cup
of
the
Lord unworthily,
shall
be
guilty
of
the
body
and
the
blood
of
the
Lord.
But
let
a
man
prove
himself,
and
so
let
him
eat
of
the
bread,
and
drink
of
the
cup.
For
he
that
eateth
and
drinketh,
eateth
and
drinketh
judgment
unto
himself,
if
he
discern
not
the
body.
For
this
cause
many
among
you
are
weak
and
sickly,
and
not
a
few
sleep.
But
if
we
discerned
ourselves,
we
should
not
be
judged.
But
when
we
are
judged,
we
are
chastened
of
the
Lord,
that
we
may
not
be
condemned
with
the
world.
Wherefore,
my
brethren,
when
ye
come
together
to
eat,
wait
one
for
another.
If
any
man
is
hungry,
let
him
eat
at
home;
that
your
coming
together
be
not
unto
judgment.
And
the
rest
will
I
set
in
order whensoever
I
come.
Now
concerning
spiritual
gifts,
brethren,
I
would
not
have
you
ignorant.
Ye
know
that
when
ye
were
Gentiles
ye
were
led
away
unto
those
dumb
idols,
howsoever
ye
might
be
led.
Wherefore
I
give
you
to
understand,
that
no
man
speaking
in
the
Spirit
of
God
saith,
Jesus
is anathema;
and
no
man
can
say,
Jesus
is
Lord,
but
in
the
Holy
Spirit.
Now
there
are
diversities
of
gifts,
but
the
same
Spirit.
And
there
are
diversities
of ministrations,
and
the
same
Lord.
And
there
are
diversities
of workings,
but
the
same
God,
who
worketh
all
things
in
all.
But
to
each
one
is
given
the
manifestation
of
the
Spirit
to
profit
withal.
For
to
one
is
given
through
the
Spirit
the
word
of
wisdom;
and
to
another
the
word
of
knowledge,
according
to
the
same
Spirit:
to
another
faith,
in
the
same
Spirit;
and
to
another
gifts
of
healings,
in
the
one
Spirit;
and
to
another workings
of
miracles;
and
to
another
prophecy;
and
to
another discernings
of
spirits:
to
another
divers
kinds
of
tongues;
and
to
another
the
interpretation
of
tongues:
but
all
these
worketh
the
one
and
the
same
Spirit,
dividing
to
each
one
severally
even
as
he
will.
For
as
the
body
is
one,
and
hath
many
members,
and
all
the
members
of
the
body,
being
many,
are
one
body;
so
also
is
Christ.
For
in
one
Spirit
were
we
all baptized
into
one
body,
whether
Jews
or
Greeks,
whether
bond
or
free;
and
were
all
made
to
drink
of
one
Spirit.
For
the
body
is
not
one
member,
but
many.
If
the
foot
shall
say,
Because
I
am
not
the
hand,
I
am
not
of
the
body;
it
is
not
therefore
not
of
the
body.
And
if
the
ear
shall
say,
Because
I
am
not
the
eye,
I
am
not
of
the
body;
it
is
not
therefore
not
of
the
body.
If
the
whole
body
were
an
eye,
where
were
the
hearing?
If
the
whole
were
hearing,
where
were
the
smelling?
But
now
hath
God
set
the
members
each
one
of
them
in
the
body,
even
as
it
pleased
him.
And
if
they
were
all
one
member,
where
were
the
body?
But
now
they
are
many
members,
but
one
body.
And
the
eye
cannot
say
to
the
hand,
I
have
no
need
of
thee:
or
again
the
head
to
the
feet,
I
have
no
need
of
you.
Nay,
much
rather,
those
members
of
the
body
which
seem
to
be
more
feeble
are
necessary:
and
those
parts
of
the
body,
which
we
think
to
be
less
honourable,
upon
these
we
bestow
more
abundant
honour;
and
our uncomely
parts
have
more
abundant
comeliness;
whereas
our
comely
parts
have
no
need:
but
God
tempered
the
body
together,
giving
more
abundant
honour
to
that
part
which
lacked;
that
there
should
be
no
schism
in
the
body;
but
that
the
members
should
have
the
same
care
one
for
another.
And
whether
one
member
suffereth,
all
the
members
suffer
with
it;
or
one
member
is
honoured,
all
the
members
rejoice
with
it.
Now
ye
are
the
body
of
Christ,
and severally
members
thereof.
And
God
hath
set
some
in
the
church,
first apostles, secondly
prophets,
thirdly
teachers,
then
miracles,
then
gifts
of
healings,
helps,
governments,
divers
kinds
of
tongues.
Are
all apostles?
are
all
prophets?
are
all
teachers?
are
all
workers
of
miracles?
have
all
gifts
of
healings?
do
all
speak
with
tongues?
do
all
interpret?
But
desire
earnestly
the
greater
gifts.
And
a
still
more
excellent
way
shew
I
unto
you.
If
I
speak
with
the
tongues
of
men
and
of
angels,
but
have
not
love,
I
am
become
sounding
brass,
or
a clanging
cymbal.
And
if
I
have
the
gift
of
prophecy,
and
know
all
mysteries
and
all
knowledge;
and
if
I
have
all
faith,
so
as
to
remove
mountains,
but
have
not
love,
I
am
nothing.
And
if
I
bestow
all
my
goods
to
feed
the
poor,
and
if
I
give
my
body
to
be
burned,
but
have
not
love,
it
profiteth
me
nothing.
Love
suffereth
long,
and
is
kind;
love
envieth
not;
love
vaunteth
not
itself,
is
not
puffed
up,
doth
not
behave
itself unseemly,
seeketh
not
its
own,
is
not
provoked,
taketh
not
account
of
evil;
rejoiceth
not
in
unrighteousness,
but
rejoiceth
with
the
truth;
beareth
all
things,
believeth
all
things,
hopeth
all
things,
endureth
all
things.
Love
never
faileth:
but
whether
there
be
prophecies,
they
shall
be
done
away;
whether
there
be
tongues,
they
shall
cease;
whether
there
be
knowledge,
it
shall
be
done
away.
For
we
know
in
part,
and
we
prophesy
in
part:
but
when
that
which
is
perfect
is
come,
that
which
is
in
part
shall
be
done
away.
When
I
was
a
child,
I
spake
as
a
child,
I
felt
as
a
child,
I
thought
as
a
child:
now
that
I
am
become
a
man,
I
have
put
away
childish
things.
For
now
we
see
in
a
mirror, darkly;
but
then
face
to
face:
now
I
know
in
part;
but
then
shall
I
know
even
as
also
I
have
been
known.
But
now
abideth
faith,
hope,
love,
these
three;
and
the
greatest
of
these
is
love.
Follow
after
love;
yet
desire
earnestly
spiritual
gifts,
but
rather
that
ye
may
prophesy.
For
he
that
speaketh
in
a
tongue
speaketh
not
unto
men,
but
unto
God;
for
no
man
understandeth;
but
in
the
spirit
he
speaketh
mysteries.
But
he
that
prophesieth
speaketh
unto
men
edification,
and
comfort,
and
consolation.
He
that
speaketh
in
a
tongue
edifieth
himself;
but
he
that
prophesieth
edifieth
the
church.
Now
I
would
have
you
all
speak
with
tongues,
but
rather
that
ye
should
prophesy:
and
greater
is
he
that
prophesieth
than
he
that
speaketh
with
tongues,
except
he
interpret,
that
the
church
may
receive
edifying.
But
now,
brethren,
if
I
come
unto
you
speaking
with
tongues,
what
shall
I
profit
you,
unless
I
speak
to
you
either
by
way
of
revelation,
or
of
knowledge,
or
of
prophesying,
or
of
teaching?
Even
things
without
life,
giving
a
voice,
whether
pipe
or
harp,
if
they
give
not
a
distinction
in
the
sounds,
how
shall
it
be
known
what
is
piped
or
harped?
For
if
the
trumpet
give
an uncertain
voice,
who
shall
prepare
himself
for
war?
So
also
ye,
unless
ye
utter
by
the
tongue
speech
easy
to
be
understood,
how
shall
it
be
known
what
is
spoken?
for
ye
will
be
speaking
into
the
air.
There
are,
it
may
be,
so
many
kinds
of
voices
in
the
world,
and
no
kind
is
without signification.
If
then
I
know
not
the
meaning
of
the
voice,
I
shall
be
to
him
that
speaketh
a barbarian,
and
he
that
speaketh
will
be
a barbarian
unto
me.
So
also
ye,
since
ye
are
zealous
of
spiritual
gifts,
seek
that
ye
may
abound
unto
the
edifying
of
the
church.
Wherefore
let
him
that
speaketh
in
a
tongue
pray
that
he
may
interpret.
For
if
I
pray
in
a
tongue,
my
spirit
prayeth,
but
my
understanding
is
unfruitful.
What
is
it
then?
I
will
pray
with
the
spirit,
and
I
will
pray
with
the
understanding
also:
I
will
sing
with
the
spirit,
and
I
will
sing
with
the
understanding
also.
Else
if
thou
bless
with
the
spirit,
how
shall
he
that
filleth
the
place
of
the
unlearned
say
the
Amen
at
thy
giving
of
thanks,
seeing
he
knoweth
not
what
thou
sayest?
For
thou
verily
givest
thanks
well,
but
the
other
is
not
edified.
I
thank
God,
I
speak
with
tongues
more
than
you
all:
howbeit
in
the
church
I
had
rather
speak
five
words
with
my
understanding,
that
I
might
instruct
others
also,
than
ten
thousand
words
in
a
tongue.
Brethren,
be
not
children
in
mind:
howbeit
in
malice
be
ye
babes,
but
in
mind
be
men.
In
the
law
it
is
written,
By
men
of
strange
tongues
and
by
the
lips
of
strangers
will
I
speak
unto
this
people;
and
not
even
thus
will
they
hear
me,
saith
the
Lord.
Wherefore
tongues
are
for
a
sign,
not
to
them
that
believe,
but
to
the unbelieving:
but
prophesying
is
for
a
sign,
not
to
the unbelieving,
but
to
them
that
believe.
If
therefore
the
whole
church
be
assembled
together,
and
all
speak
with
tongues,
and
there
come
in
men
unlearned
or unbelieving,
will
they
not
say
that
ye
are
mad?
But
if
all
prophesy,
and
there
come
in
one unbelieving
or
unlearned,
he
is
reproved
by
all,
he
is
judged
by
all;
the
secrets
of
his
heart
are
made
manifest;
and
so
he
will
fall
down
on
his
face
and
worship
God,
declaring
that
God
is
among
you
indeed.
What
is
it
then,
brethren?
When
ye
come
together,
each
one
hath
a
psalm,
hath
a
teaching,
hath
a
revelation,
hath
a
tongue,
hath
an
interpretation.
Let
all
things
be
done
unto
edifying.
If
any
man
speaketh
in
a
tongue,
let
it
be
by
two,
or
at
the
most
three,
and
that
in
turn;
and
let
one
interpret:
but
if
there
be
no
interpreter,
let
him
keep
silence
in
the
church;
and
let
him
speak
to
himself,
and
to
God.
And
let
the
prophets
speak
by
two
or
three,
and
let
the
others
discern.
But
if
a
revelation
be
made
to
another
sitting
by,
let
the
first
keep
silence.
For
ye
all
can
prophesy
one
by
one,
that
all
may
learn,
and
all
may
be
comforted;
and
the
spirits
of
the
prophets
are
subject
to
the
prophets;
for
God
is
not
a
God
of
confusion,
but
of
peace;
as
in
all
the
churches
of
the
saints.
Let
the
women
keep
silence
in
the
churches:
for
it
is
not
permitted
unto
them
to
speak;
but
let
them
be
in
subjection,
as
also
saith
the
law.
And
if
they
would
learn
anything,
let
them
ask
their
own
husbands
at
home:
for
it
is
shameful
for
a
woman
to
speak
in
the
church.
What?
was
it
from
you
that
the
word
of
God
went
forth?
or
came
it
unto
you
alone?
If
any
man
thinketh
himself
to
be
a
prophet,
or
spiritual,
let
him
take
knowledge
of
the
things
which
I
write
unto
you,
that
they
are
the
commandment
of
the
Lord.
But
if
any
man
is
ignorant,
let
him
be
ignorant.
Wherefore,
my
brethren,
desire
earnestly
to
prophesy,
and
forbid
not
to
speak
with
tongues.
But
let
all
things
be
done
decently
and
in
order.
Now
I
make
known
unto
you
brethren,
the
gospel
which
I
preached
unto
you,
which
also
ye
received,
wherein
also
ye
stand,
by
which
also
ye
are
saved;
I
make
known,
I
say,
in
what
words
I
preached
it
unto
you,
if
ye
hold
it
fast,
except
ye
believed
in
vain.
For
I
delivered
unto
you
first
of
all
that
which
also
I
received,
how
that
Christ
died
for
our
sins
according
to
the
scriptures;
and
that
he
was
buried;
and
that
he
hath
been
raised
on
the
third
day
according
to
the
scriptures;
and
that
he
appeared
to
Cephas;
then
to
the
twelve;
then
he
appeared
to
above
five
hundred
brethren
at
once,
of
whom
the
greater
part
remain
until
now,
but
some
are
fallen
asleep;
then
he
appeared
to
James;
then
to
all
the apostles;
and
last
of
all,
as
unto
one
born
out
of
due
time,
he
appeared
to
me
also.
For
I
am
the
least
of
the apostles,
that
am
not
meet
to
be
called
an apostle,
because
I
persecuted
the
church
of
God.
But
by
the
grace
of
God
I
am
what
I
am:
and
his
grace
which
was
bestowed
upon
me
was
not
found
vain;
but
I
laboured
more
abundantly
than
they
all:
yet
not
I,
but
the
grace
of
God
which
was
with
me.
Whether
then
it
be
I
or
they,
so
we
preach,
and
so
ye
believed.
Now
if
Christ
is
preached
that
he
hath
been
raised
from
the
dead,
how
say
some
among
you
that
there
is
no resurrection
of
the
dead?
But
if
there
is
no resurrection
of
the
dead,
neither
hath
Christ
been
raised:
and
if
Christ
hath
not
been
raised,
then
is
our
preaching
vain,
your
faith
also
is
vain.
Yea,
and
we
are
found
false
witnesses
of
God;
because
we
witnessed
of
God
that
he
raised
up
Christ:
whom
he
raised
not
up,
if
so
be
that
the
dead
are
not
raised.
For
if
the
dead
are
not
raised,
neither
hath
Christ
been
raised:
and
if
Christ
hath
not
been
raised,
your
faith
is
vain;
ye
are
yet
in
your
sins.
Then
they
also
which
are
fallen
asleep
in
Christ
have
perished.
If
in
this
life
only
we
have
hoped
in
Christ,
we
are
of
all
men
most pitiable.
But
now
hath
Christ
been
raised
from
the
dead,
the
firstfruits
of
them
that
are
asleep.
For
since
by
man
came
death,
by
man
came
also
the resurrection
of
the
dead.
For
as
in
Adam
all
die,
so
also
in
Christ
shall
all
be
made
alive.
But
each
in
his
own
order:
Christ
the
firstfruits;
then
they
that
are
Christ’s,
at
his
coming.
Then
cometh
the
end,
when
he
shall
deliver
up
the
kingdom
to
God,
even
the
Father;
when
he
shall
have
abolished
all
rule
and
all
authority
and
power.
For
he
must
reign,
till
he
hath
put
all
his
enemies
under
his
feet.
The
last
enemy
that
shall
be
abolished
is
death.
For,
He
put
all
things
in
subjection
under
his
feet.
But
when
he
saith,
All
things
are
put
in
subjection,
it
is
evident
that
he
is
excepted
who
did
subject
all
things
unto
him.
And
when
all
things
have
been
subjected
unto
him,
then
shall
the
Son
also
himself
be
subjected
to
him
that
did
subject
all
things
unto
him,
that
God
may
be
all
in
all.
Else
what
shall
they
do
which
are baptized
for
the
dead?
If
the
dead
are
not
raised
at
all,
why
then
are
they baptized
for
them?
Why
do
we
also
stand
in
jeopardy
every
hour?
I
protest
by
that
glorying
in
you,
brethren,
which
I
have
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord,
I
die
daily.
If
after
the
manner
of
men
I
fought
with
beasts
at
Ephesus,
what
doth
it
profit
me?
If
the
dead
are
not
raised,
let
us
eat
and
drink,
for
tomorrow
we
die.
Be
not
deceived:
Evil
company
doth
corrupt
good
manners.
Awake
up
righteously,
and
sin
not;
for
some
have
no
knowledge
of
God:
I
speak
this
to
move
you
to
shame.
But
some
one
will
say,
How
are
the
dead
raised?
and
with
what
manner
of
body
do
they
come?
Thou
foolish
one,
that
which
thou
thyself
sowest
is
not
quickened,
except
it
die:
and
that
which
thou
sowest,
thou
sowest
not
the
body
that
shall
be,
but
a
bare
grain,
it
may
chance
of
wheat,
or
of
some
other
kind;
but
God
giveth
it
a
body
even
as
it
pleased
him,
and
to
each
seed
a
body
of
its
own.
All
flesh
is
not
the
same
flesh:
but
there
is
one
flesh
of
men,
and
another
flesh
of
beasts,
and
another
flesh
of
birds,
and
another
of
fishes.
There
are
also
celestial
bodies,
and
bodies
terrestrial:
but
the
glory
of
the
celestial
is
one,
and
the
glory
of
the
terrestrial
is
another.
There
is
one
glory
of
the
sun,
and
another
glory
of
the
moon,
and
another
glory
of
the
stars;
for
one
star
differeth
from
another
star
in
glory.
So
also
is
the resurrection
of
the
dead.
It
is
sown
in
corruption;
it
is
raised
in incorruption:
it
is
sown
in
dishonour;
it
is
raised
in
glory:
it
is
sown
in
weakness;
it
is
raised
in
power:
it
is
sown
a
natural
body;
it
is
raised
a
spiritual
body.
If
there
is
a
natural
body,
there
is
also
a
spiritual
body.
So
also
it
is
written,
The
first
man
Adam
became
a
living
soul.
The
last
Adam
became
a
life-giving
spirit.
Howbeit
that
is
not
first
which
is
spiritual,
but
that
which
is
natural;
then
that
which
is
spiritual.
The
first
man
is
of
the
earth,
earthy:
the
second
man
is
of
heaven.
As
is
the
earthy,
such
are
they
also
that
are
earthy:
and
as
is
the
heavenly,
such
are
they
also
that
are
heavenly.
And
as
we
have
borne
the
image
of
the
earthy,
we
shall
also
bear
the
image
of
the
heavenly.
Now
this
I
say,
brethren,
that
flesh
and
blood
cannot
inherit
the
kingdom
of
God;
neither
doth
corruption
inherit incorruption.
Behold,
I
tell
you
a
mystery:
We
shall
not
all
sleep,
but
we
shall
all
be
changed,
in
a
moment,
in
the
twinkling
of
an
eye,
at
the
last
trump:
for
the
trumpet
shall
sound,
and
the
dead
shall
be
raised incorruptible,
and
we
shall
be
changed.
For
this
corruptible
must
put
on incorruption,
and
this
mortal
must
put
on immortality.
But
when
this
corruptible
shall
have
put
on incorruption,
and
this
mortal
shall
have
put
on immortality,
then
shall
come
to
pass
the
saying
that
is
written,
Death
is
swallowed
up
in
victory.
O
death,
where
is
thy
victory?
O
death,
where
is
thy
sting?
The
sting
of
death
is
sin;
and
the
power
of
sin
is
the
law:
but
thanks
be
to
God,
which
giveth
us
the
victory
through
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
Wherefore,
my
beloved
brethren,
be
ye
stedfast, unmoveable,
always
abounding
in
the
work
of
the
Lord,
forasmuch
as
ye
know
that
your
labour
is
not
vain
in
the
Lord.
Now
concerning
the
collection
for
the
saints,
as
I
gave
order
to
the
churches
of
Galatia,
so
also
do
ye.
Upon
the
first
day
of
the
week
let
each
one
of
you
lay
by
him
in
store,
as
he
may
prosper,
that
no
collections
be
made
when
I
come.
And
when
I
arrive,
whomsoever
ye
shall
approve
by
letters,
them
will
I
send
to
carry
your
bounty
unto
Jerusalem:
and
if
it
be
meet
for
me
to
go
also,
they
shall
go
with
me.
But
I
will
come
unto
you,
when
I
shall
have
passed
through
Macedonia;
for
I
do
pass
through
Macedonia;
but
with
you
it
may
be
that
I
shall
abide,
or
even
winter,
that
ye
may
set
me
forward
on
my
journey
whithersoever
I
go.
For
I
do
not
wish
to
see
you
now
by
the
way;
for
I
hope
to
tarry
a
while
with
you,
if
the
Lord
permit.
But
I
will
tarry
at
Ephesus
until
Pentecost;
for
a
great
door
and
effectual
is
opened
unto
me,
and
there
are
many
adversaries.
Now
if
Timothy
come,
see
that
he
be
with
you
without
fear;
for
he
worketh
the
work
of
the
Lord,
as
I
also
do:
let
no
man
therefore
despise
him.
But
set
him
forward
on
his
journey
in
peace,
that
he
may
come
unto
me:
for
I
expect
him
with
the
brethren.
But
as
touching Apollos
the
brother,
I
besought
him
much
to
come
unto
you
with
the
brethren:
and
it
was
not
at
all
his
will
to
come
now;
but
he
will
come
when
he
shall
have
opportunity.
Watch
ye,
stand
fast
in
the
faith,
quit
you
like
men,
be
strong.
Let
all
that
ye
do
be
done
in
love.
Now
I
beseech
you,
brethren (ye
know
the
house
of
Stephanas,
that
it
is
the
firstfruits
of Achaia,
and
that
they
have
set
themselves
to
minister
unto
the
saints),
that
ye
also
be
in
subjection
unto
such,
and
to
every
one
that
helpeth
in
the
work
and
laboureth.
And
I
rejoice
at
the
coming
of
Stephanas
and
Fortunatus
and Achaicus:
for
that
which
was
lacking
on
your
part
they
supplied.
For
they
refreshed
my
spirit
and
yours:
acknowledge
ye
therefore
them
that
are
such.
The
churches
of
Asia
salute
you. Aquila
and
Prisca
salute
you
much
in
the
Lord,
with
the
church
that
is
in
their
house.
All
the
brethren
salute
you.
Salute
one
another
with
a
holy
kiss.
The salutation
of
me
Paul
with
mine
own
hand.
If
any
man
loveth
not
the
Lord,
let
him
be anathema.
Maranatha.
The
grace
of
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
be
with
you.
My
love
be
with
you
all
in
Christ
Jesus.
Amen.
2 Corinthians
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS.
2 CORINTHIANS
2Co
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE
TO THE
CORINTHIANS.
Paul,
an apostle
of
Christ
Jesus
through
the
will
of
God,
and
Timothy
our
brother,
unto
the
church
of
God
which
is
at
Corinth,
with
all
the
saints
which
are
in
the
whole
of Achaia:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
our
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
Blessed
be
the
God
and
Father
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
the
Father
of
mercies
and
God
of
all
comfort;
who
comforteth
us
in
all
our
affliction,
that
we
may
be
able
to
comfort
them
that
are
in
any
affliction,
through
the
comfort
wherewith
we
ourselves
are
comforted
of
God.
For
as
the
sufferings
of
Christ
abound
unto
us,
even
so
our
comfort
also
aboundeth
through
Christ.
But
whether
we
be
afflicted,
it
is
for
your
comfort
and
salvation;
or
whether
we
be
comforted,
it
is
for
your
comfort,
which
worketh
in
the
patient
enduring
of
the
same
sufferings
which
we
also
suffer:
and
our
hope
for
you
is
stedfast;
knowing
that,
as
ye
are
partakers
of
the
sufferings,
so
also
are
ye
of
the
comfort.
For
we
would
not
have
you
ignorant,
brethren,
concerning
our
affliction
which
befell
us
in
Asia,
that
we
were
weighed
down
exceedingly,
beyond
our
power, insomuch
that
we
despaired
even
of
life:
yea,
we
ourselves
have
had
the
answer
of
death
within
ourselves,
that
we
should
not
trust
in
ourselves,
but
in
God
which
raiseth
the
dead:
who
delivered
us
out
of
so
great
a
death,
and
will
deliver:
on
whom
we
have
set
our
hope
that
he
will
also
still
deliver
us;
ye
also
helping
together
on
our
behalf
by
your
supplication;
that,
for
the
gift
bestowed
upon
us
by
means
of
many,
thanks
may
be
given
by
many
persons
on
our
behalf.
For
our
glorying
is
this,
the
testimony
of
our
conscience,
that
in
holiness
and
sincerity
of
God,
not
in
fleshly
wisdom
but
in
the
grace
of
God,
we
behaved
ourselves
in
the
world,
and
more
abundantly
to you-ward.
For
we
write
none
other
things
unto
you,
than
what
ye
read
or
even
acknowledge,
and
I
hope
ye
will
acknowledge
unto
the
end:
as
also
ye
did
acknowledge
us
in
part,
that
we
are
your
glorying,
even
as
ye
also
are
ours,
in
the
day
of
our
Lord
Jesus.
And
in
this
confidence
I
was
minded
to
come
before
unto
you,
that
ye
might
have
a
second
benefit;
and
by
you
to
pass
into
Macedonia,
and
again
from
Macedonia
to
come
unto
you,
and
of
you
to
be
set
forward
on
my
journey
unto
Judaea.
When
I
therefore
was
thus
minded,
did
I
shew fickleness?
or
the
things
that
I
purpose,
do
I
purpose
according
to
the
flesh,
that
with
me
there
should
be
the
yea
yea
and
the
nay
nay?
But
as
God
is
faithful,
our
word
toward
you
is
not
yea
and
nay.
For
the
Son
of
God,
Jesus
Christ,
who
was
preached
among
you
by
us,
even
by
me
and
Silvanus
and
Timothy,
was
not
yea
and
nay,
but
in
him
is
yea.
For
how
many
soever
be
the
promises
of
God,
in
him
is
the
yea:
wherefore
also
through
him
is
the
Amen,
unto
the
glory
of
God
through
us.
Now
he
that
stablisheth
us
with
you
in
Christ,
and
anointed
us,
is
God;
who
also
sealed
us,
and
gave
us
the
earnest
of
the
Spirit
in
our
hearts.
But
I
call
God
for
a
witness
upon
my
soul,
that
to
spare
you
I
forbare
to
come
unto
Corinth.
Not
that
we
have lordship
over
your
faith,
but
are
helpers
of
your
joy:
for
by
faith
ye
stand.
But
I
determined
this
for
myself,
that
I
would
not
come
again
to
you
with
sorrow.
For
if
I
make
you
sorry,
who
then
is
he
that
maketh
me
glad,
but
he
that
is
made
sorry
by
me?
And
I
wrote
this
very
thing,
lest,
when
I
came,
I
should
have
sorrow
from
them
of
whom
I
ought
to
rejoice;
having
confidence
in
you
all,
that
my
joy
is
the
joy
of
you
all.
For
out
of
much
affliction
and
anguish
of
heart
I
wrote
unto
you
with
many
tears;
not
that
ye
should
be
made
sorry,
but
that
ye
might
know
the
love
which
I
have
more
abundantly
unto
you.
But
if
any
hath
caused
sorrow,
he
hath
caused
sorrow,
not
to
me,
but
in
part (that
I
press
not
too
heavily)
to
you
all.
Sufficient
to
such
a
one
is
this
punishment
which
was
inflicted
by
the
many;
so
that
contrariwise
ye
should
rather
forgive
him
and
comfort
him,
lest
by
any
means
such
a
one
should
be
swallowed
up
with
his
overmuch
sorrow.
Wherefore
I
beseech
you
to
confirm
your
love
toward
him.
For
to
this
end
also
did
I
write,
that
I
might
know
the
proof
of
you,
whether
ye
are
obedient
in
all
things.
But
to
whom
ye
forgive
anything,
I
forgive
also:
for
what
I
also
have
forgiven,
if
I
have
forgiven
anything,
for
your
sakes
have
I
forgiven
it
in
the
person
of
Christ;
that
no
advantage
may
be
gained
over
us
by
Satan:
for
we
are
not
ignorant
of
his
devices.
Now
when
I
came
to
Troas
for
the
gospel
of
Christ,
and
when
a
door
was
opened
unto
me
in
the
Lord,
I
had
no
relief
for
my
spirit,
because
I
found
not
Titus
my
brother:
but
taking
my
leave
of
them,
I
went
forth
into
Macedonia.
But
thanks
be
unto
God,
which
always
leadeth
us
in
triumph
in
Christ,
and
maketh
manifest
through
us
the
savour
of
his
knowledge
in
every
place.
For
we
are
a
sweet
savour
of
Christ
unto
God,
in
them
that
are
being
saved,
and
in
them
that
are
perishing;
to
the
one
a
savour
from
death
unto
death;
to
the
other
a
savour
from
life
unto
life.
And
who
is
sufficient
for
these
things?
For
we
are
not
as
the
many,
corrupting
the
word
of
God:
but
as
of
sincerity,
but
as
of
God,
in
the
sight
of
God,
speak
we
in
Christ.
Are
we
beginning
again
to
commend
ourselves?
or
need
we,
as
do
some,
epistles
of
commendation
to
you
or
from
you?
Ye
are
our
epistle,
written
in
our
hearts,
known
and
read
of
all
men;
being
made
manifest
that
ye
are
an
epistle
of
Christ,
ministered
by
us,
written
not
with
ink,
but
with
the
Spirit
of
the
living
God;
not
in
tables
of
stone,
but
in
tables
that
are
hearts
of
flesh.
And
such
confidence
have
we
through
Christ
to
God-ward:
not
that
we
are
sufficient
of
ourselves,
to
account
anything
as
from
ourselves;
but
our
sufficiency
is
from
God;
who
also
made
us
sufficient
as
ministers
of
a
new
covenant;
not
of
the
letter,
but
of
the
spirit:
for
the
letter
killeth,
but
the
spirit
giveth
life.
But
if
the
ministration
of
death,
written,
and
engraven
on
stones,
came
with
glory,
so
that
the
children
of
Israel
could
not
look
stedfastly
upon
the
face
of
Moses
for
the
glory
of
his
face;
which
glory
was
passing
away:
how
shall
not
rather
the
ministration
of
the
spirit
be
with
glory?
For
if
the
ministration
of
condemnation
is
glory,
much
rather
doth
the
ministration
of
righteousness
exceed
in
glory.
For
verily
that
which
hath
been
made
glorious
hath
not
been
made
glorious
in
this
respect,
by
reason
of
the
glory
that surpasseth.
For
if
that
which
passeth
away
was
with
glory,
much
more
that
which
remaineth
is
in
glory.
Having
therefore
such
a
hope,
we
use
great
boldness
of
speech,
and
are
not
as
Moses,
who
put
a
veil
upon
his
face,
that
the
children
of
Israel
should
not
look
stedfastly
on
the
end
of
that
which
was
passing
away:
but
their
minds
were
hardened:
for
until
this
very
day
at
the
reading
of
the
old
covenant
the
same
veil
remaineth unlifted;
which
veil
is
done
away
in
Christ.
But
unto
this
day, whensoever
Moses
is
read,
a
veil
lieth
upon
their
heart.
But
whensoever
it
shall
turn
to
the
Lord,
the
veil
is
taken
away.
Now
the
Lord
is
the
Spirit:
and
where
the
Spirit
of
the
Lord
is,
there
is
liberty.
But
we
all,
with unveiled
face
reflecting
as
a
mirror
the
glory
of
the
Lord,
are
transformed
into
the
same
image
from
glory
to
glory,
even
as
from
the
Lord
the
Spirit.
Therefore
seeing
we
have
this
ministry,
even
as
we
obtained
mercy,
we
faint
not:
but
we
have renounced
the
hidden
things
of
shame,
not
walking
in
craftiness,
nor
handling
the
word
of
God
deceitfully;
but
by
the
manifestation
of
the
truth
commending
ourselves
to
every
man’s
conscience
in
the
sight
of
God.
But
and
if
our
gospel
is
veiled,
it
is
veiled
in
them
that
are
perishing:
in
whom
the
god
of
this
world
hath
blinded
the
minds
of
the unbelieving,
that
the
light
of
the
gospel
of
the
glory
of
Christ,
who
is
the
image
of
God,
should
not
dawn
upon
them.
For
we
preach
not
ourselves,
but
Christ
Jesus
as
Lord,
and
ourselves
as
your
servants
for
Jesus’
sake.
Seeing
it
is
God,
that
said,
Light
shall
shine
out
of
darkness,
who
shined
in
our
hearts,
to
give
the
light
of
the
knowledge
of
the
glory
of
God
in
the
face
of
Jesus
Christ.
But
we
have
this
treasure
in
earthen
vessels,
that
the
exceeding
greatness
of
the
power
may
be
of
God,
and
not
from
ourselves;
we
are
pressed
on
every
side,
yet
not
straitened;
perplexed,
yet
not
unto
despair;
pursued,
yet
not
forsaken;
smitten
down,
yet
not
destroyed;
always
bearing
about
in
the
body
the
dying
of
Jesus,
that
the
life
also
of
Jesus
may
be
manifested
in
our
body.
For
we
which
live
are
alway
delivered
unto
death
for
Jesus’
sake,
that
the
life
also
of
Jesus
may
be
manifested
in
our
mortal
flesh.
So
then
death
worketh
in
us,
but
life
in
you.
But
having
the
same
spirit
of
faith,
according
to
that
which
is
written,
I
believed,
and
therefore
did
I
speak;
we
also
believe,
and
therefore
also
we
speak;
knowing
that
he
which
raised
up
the
Lord
Jesus
shall
raise
up
us
also
with
Jesus,
and
shall
present
us
with
you.
For
all
things
are
for
your
sakes,
that
the
grace,
being
multiplied
through
the
many,
may
cause
the
thanksgiving
to
abound
unto
the
glory
of
God.
Wherefore
we
faint
not;
but
though
our
outward
man
is
decaying,
yet
our
inward
man
is
renewed
day
by
day.
For
our
light
affliction,
which
is
for
the
moment,
worketh
for
us
more
and
more
exceedingly
an
eternal
weight
of
glory;
while
we
look
not
at
the
things
which
are
seen,
but
at
the
things
which
are
not
seen:
for
the
things
which
are
seen
are
temporal;
but
the
things
which
are
not
seen
are
eternal.
For
we
know
that
if
the
earthly
house
of
our
tabernacle
be
dissolved,
we
have
a
building
from
God,
a
house
not
made
with
hands,
eternal,
in
the
heavens.
For
verily
in
this
we
groan,
longing
to
be
clothed
upon
with
our
habitation
which
is
from
heaven:
if
so
be
that
being
clothed
we
shall
not
be
found
naked.
For
indeed
we
that
are
in
this
tabernacle
do
groan,
being
burdened;
not
for
that
we
would
be
unclothed,
but
that
we
would
be
clothed
upon,
that
what
is
mortal
may
be
swallowed
up
of
life.
Now
he
that
wrought
us
for
this
very
thing
is
God,
who
gave
unto
us
the
earnest
of
the
Spirit.
Being
therefore
always
of
good
courage,
and
knowing
that,
whilst
we
are
at
home
in
the
body,
we
are
absent
from
the
Lord
(for
we
walk
by
faith,
not
by
sight);
we
are
of
good
courage,
I
say,
and
are
willing
rather
to
be
absent
from
the
body,
and
to
be
at
home
with
the
Lord.
Wherefore
also
we
make
it
our
aim,
whether
at
home
or
absent,
to
be
well-pleasing
unto
him.
For
we
must
all
be
made
manifest
before
the judgment-seat
of
Christ;
that
each
one
may
receive
the
things
done
in
the
body,
according
to
what
he
hath
done,
whether
it
be
good
or
bad.
Knowing
therefore
the
fear
of
the
Lord,
we
persuade
men,
but
we
are
made
manifest
unto
God;
and
I
hope
that
we
are
made
manifest
also
in
your
consciences.
We
are
not
again
commending
ourselves
unto
you,
but
speak
as
giving
you
occasion
of
glorying
on
our
behalf,
that
ye
may
have
wherewith
to
answer
them
that
glory
in
appearance,
and
not
in
heart.
For
whether
we
are
beside
ourselves,
it
is
unto
God;
or
whether
we
are
of
sober
mind,
it
is
unto
you.
For
the
love
of
Christ
constraineth
us;
because
we
thus
judge,
that
one
died
for
all,
therefore
all
died;
and
he
died
for
all,
that
they
which
live
should
no
longer
live
unto
themselves,
but
unto
him
who
for
their
sakes
died
and
rose
again.
Wherefore
we
henceforth
know
no
man
after
the
flesh:
even
though
we
have
known
Christ
after
the
flesh,
yet
now
we
know
him
so
no
more.
Wherefore
if
any
man
is
in
Christ,
he
is
a
new
creature:
the
old
things
are
passed
away;
behold,
they
are
become
new.
But
all
things
are
of
God,
who
reconciled
us
to
himself
through
Christ,
and
gave
unto
us
the
ministry
of
reconciliation;
to
wit,
that
God
was
in
Christ
reconciling
the
world
unto
himself,
not
reckoning
unto
them
their
trespasses,
and
having
committed
unto
us
the
word
of
reconciliation.
We
are
ambassadors
therefore
on
behalf
of
Christ,
as
though
God
were entreating
by
us:
we
beseech
you
on
behalf
of
Christ,
be
ye
reconciled
to
God.
Him
who
knew
no
sin
he
made
to
be
sin
on
our
behalf;
that
we
might
become
the
righteousness
of
God
in
him.
And
working
together
with
him
we
entreat
also
that
ye
receive
not
the
grace
of
God
in
vain
(for
he
saith,
At
an
acceptable
time
I
hearkened
unto
thee,
And
in
a
day
of
salvation
did
I
succour
thee:
behold,
now
is
the
acceptable
time;
behold,
now
is
the
day
of
salvation):
giving
no
occasion
of
stumbling
in
anything,
that
our
ministration
be
not
blamed;
but
in
everything
commending
ourselves,
as
ministers
of
God,
in
much
patience,
in
afflictions,
in necessities,
in
distresses,
in
stripes,
in
imprisonments,
in
tumults,
in
labours,
in watchings,
in
fastings;
in
pureness,
in
knowledge,
in
longsuffering,
in
kindness,
in
the
Holy
Ghost,
in
love unfeigned,
in
the
word
of
truth,
in
the
power
of
God;
by
the
armour
of
righteousness
on
the
right
hand
and
on
the
left,
by
glory
and
dishonour,
by
evil
report
and
good
report;
as
deceivers,
and
yet
true;
as
unknown,
and
yet
well
known;
as
dying,
and
behold,
we
live;
as
chastened,
and
not
killed;
as
sorrowful,
yet
alway
rejoicing;
as
poor,
yet
making
many
rich;
as
having
nothing,
and
yet
possessing
all
things.
Our
mouth
is
open
unto
you,
O
Corinthians,
our
heart
is
enlarged.
Ye
are
not
straitened
in
us,
but
ye
are
straitened
in
your
own
affections.
Now
for
a
recompense
in
like
kind (I
speak
as
unto
my
children),
be
ye
also
enlarged.
Be
not unequally yoked
with unbelievers:
for
what
fellowship
have
righteousness
and
iniquity?
or
what
communion
hath
light
with
darkness?
And
what
concord
hath
Christ
with
Belial?
or
what
portion
hath
a
believer
with
an unbeliever?
And
what
agreement
hath
a
temple
of
God
with
idols?
for
we
are
a
temple
of
the
living
God;
even
as
God
said,
I
will
dwell
in
them,
and
walk
in
them;
and
I
will
be
their
God,
and
they
shall
be
my
people.
Wherefore
Come
ye
out
from
among
them,
and
be
ye
separate,
saith
the
Lord,
And
touch
no
unclean
thing;
And
I
will
receive
you,
And
will
be
to
you
a
Father,
And
ye
shall
be
to
me
sons
and
daughters,
saith
the
Lord
Almighty.
Having
therefore
these
promises,
beloved,
let
us
cleanse
ourselves
from
all
defilement
of
flesh
and
spirit,
perfecting
holiness
in
the
fear
of
God.
Open
your
hearts
to
us:
we
wronged
no
man,
we
corrupted
no
man,
we
took
advantage
of
no
man.
I
say
it
not
to
condemn
you:
for
I
have
said
before,
that
ye
are
in
our
hearts
to
die
together
and
live
together.
Great
is
my
boldness
of
speech
toward
you,
great
is
my
glorying
on
your
behalf:
I
am
filled
with
comfort,
I
overflow
with
joy
in
all
our
affliction.
For
even
when
we
were
come
into
Macedonia,
our
flesh
had
no
relief,
but
we
were
afflicted
on
every
side;
without
were
fightings,
within
were
fears.
Nevertheless
he
that
comforteth
the
lowly,
even
God,
comforted
us
by
the
coming
of
Titus;
and
not
by
his
coming
only,
but
also
by
the
comfort
wherewith
he
was
comforted
in
you,
while
he
told
us
your
longing,
your
mourning,
your
zeal
for
me;
so
that
I
rejoiced
yet
more.
For
though
I
made
you
sorry
with
my
epistle,
I
do
not
regret
it,
though
I
did
regret;
for
I
see
that
that
epistle
made
you
sorry,
though
but
for
a
season.
Now
I
rejoice,
not
that
ye
were
made
sorry,
but
that
ye
were
made
sorry
unto
repentance:
for
ye
were
made
sorry
after
a
godly
sort,
that
ye
might
suffer
loss
by
us
in
nothing.
For
godly
sorrow
worketh
repentance
unto
salvation,
a
repentance
which
bringeth
no
regret:
but
the
sorrow
of
the
world
worketh
death.
For
behold,
this
selfsame
thing,
that
ye
were
made
sorry
after
a
godly
sort,
what
earnest
care
it
wrought
in
you,
yea,
what
clearing
of
yourselves,
yea,
what
indignation,
yea,
what
fear,
yea,
what
longing,
yea,
what
zeal,
yea,
what
avenging!
In
everything
ye
approved
yourselves
to
be
pure
in
the
matter.
So
although
I
wrote
unto
you,
I
wrote
not
for
his
cause
that
did
the
wrong,
nor
for
his
cause
that
suffered
the
wrong,
but
that
your
earnest
care
for
us
might
be
made
manifest
unto
you
in
the
sight
of
God.
Therefore
we
have
been
comforted:
and
in
our
comfort
we
joyed
the
more
exceedingly
for
the
joy
of
Titus,
because
his
spirit
hath
been
refreshed
by
you
all.
For
if
in
anything
I
have gloried
to
him
on
your
behalf,
I
was
not
put
to
shame;
but
as
we
spake
all
things
to
you
in
truth,
so
our
glorying
also,
which
I
made
before
Titus,
was
found
to
be
truth.
And
his
inward
affection
is
more
abundantly
toward
you,
whilst
he
remembereth
the
obedience
of
you
all,
how
with
fear
and
trembling
ye
received
him.
I
rejoice
that
in
everything
I
am
of
good
courage
concerning
you.
Moreover,
brethren,
we
make
known
to
you
the
grace
of
God
which
hath
been
given
in
the
churches
of
Macedonia;
how
that
in
much
proof
of
affliction
the
abundance
of
their
joy
and
their
deep
poverty
abounded
unto
the
riches
of
their liberality.
For
according
to
their
power,
I
bear
witness,
yea
and
beyond
their
power,
they
gave
of
their
own
accord,
beseeching
us
with
much
entreaty
in
regard
of
this
grace
and
the
fellowship
in
the
ministering
to
the
saints:
and
this,
not
as
we
had
hoped,
but
first
they
gave
their
own
selves
to
the
Lord,
and
to
us
by
the
will
of
God.
Insomuch
that
we
exhorted
Titus,
that
as
he
had
made
a
beginning
before,
so
he
would
also
complete
in
you
this
grace
also.
But
as
ye
abound
in
everything,
in
faith,
and
utterance,
and
knowledge,
and
in
all
earnestness,
and
in
your
love
to
us,
see
that
ye
abound
in
this
grace
also.
I
speak
not
by
way
of
commandment,
but
as
proving
through
the
earnestness
of
others
the
sincerity
also
of
your
love.
For
ye
know
the
grace
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
that,
though
he
was
rich,
yet
for
your
sakes
he
became
poor,
that
ye
through
his
poverty
might
become
rich.
And
herein
I
give
my
judgment:
for
this
is
expedient
for
you,
who
were
the
first
to
make
a
beginning
a
year
ago,
not
only
to
do,
but
also
to
will.
But
now
complete
the
doing
also;
that
as
there
was
the
readiness
to
will,
so
there
may
be
the
completion
also
out
of
your
ability.
For
if
the
readiness
is
there,
it
is
acceptable
according
as
a
man
hath,
not
according
as
he
hath
not.
For
I
say
not
this,
that
others
may
be
eased,
and
ye
distressed:
but
by
equality;
your
abundance
being
a
supply
at
this
present
time
for
their
want,
that
their
abundance
also
may
become
a
supply
for
your
want;
that
there
may
be
equality:
as
it
is
written,
He
that
gathered
much
had
nothing
over;
and
he
that
gathered
little
had
no
lack.
But
thanks
be
to
God,
which
putteth
the
same
earnest
care
for
you
into
the
heart
of
Titus.
For
indeed
he
accepted
our
exhortation;
but
being
himself
very
earnest,
he
went
forth
unto
you
of
his
own
accord.
And
we
have
sent
together
with
him
the
brother
whose
praise
in
the
gospel
is
spread
through
all
the
churches;
and
not
only
so,
but
who
was
also
appointed
by
the
churches
to
travel
with
us
in
the
matter
of
this
grace,
which
is
ministered
by
us
to
the
glory
of
the
Lord,
and
to
shew
our
readiness:
Avoiding
this,
that
any
man
should
blame
us
in
the
matter
of
this
bounty
which
is
ministered
by
us:
for
we
take
thought
for
things
honourable,
not
only
in
the
sight
of
the
Lord,
but
also
in
the
sight
of
men.
And
we
have
sent
with
them
our
brother,
whom
we
have
many
times
proved
earnest
in
many
things,
but
now
much
more
earnest,
by
reason
of
the
great
confidence
which
he
hath
in
you.
Whether
any
inquire
about
Titus,
he
is
my
partner
and
my
fellow-worker
to you-ward;
or
our
brethren,
they
are
the
messengers
of
the
churches,
they
are
the
glory
of
Christ.
Shew
ye
therefore
unto
them
in
the
face
of
the
churches
the
proof
of
your
love,
and
of
our
glorying
on
your
behalf.
For
as
touching
the
ministering
to
the
saints,
it
is
superfluous
for
me
to
write
to
you:
for
I
know
your
readiness,
of
which
I
glory
on
your
behalf
to
them
of
Macedonia,
that Achaia
hath
been
prepared
for
a
year
past;
and
your
zeal
hath
stirred
up
very
many
of
them.
But
I
have
sent
the
brethren,
that
our
glorying
on
your
behalf
may
not
be
made
void
in
this
respect;
that,
even
as
I
said,
ye
may
be
prepared:
lest
by
any
means,
if
there
come
with
me
any
of
Macedonia,
and
find
you unprepared,
we (that
we
say
not,
ye)
should
be
put
to
shame
in
this
confidence.
I
thought
it
necessary
therefore
to
entreat
the
brethren,
that
they
would
go
before
unto
you,
and
make
up
beforehand
your aforepromised
bounty,
that
the
same
might
be
ready,
as
a
matter
of
bounty,
and
not
of
extortion.
But
this
I
say,
He
that
soweth
sparingly
shall
reap
also
sparingly;
and
he
that
soweth
bountifully
shall
reap
also
bountifully.
Let
each
man
do
according
as
he
hath
purposed
in
his
heart;
not
grudgingly,
or
of necessity:
for
God
loveth
a
cheerful
giver.
And
God
is
able
to
make
all
grace
abound
unto
you;
that
ye,
having
always
all
sufficiency
in
everything,
may
abound
unto
every
good
work:
as
it
is
written,
He
hath
scattered
abroad,
he
hath
given
to
the
poor;
His
righteousness
abideth
for
ever.
And
he
that supplieth
seed
to
the
sower
and
bread
for
food,
shall
supply
and
multiply
your
seed
for
sowing,
and
increase
the
fruits
of
your
righteousness:
ye
being
enriched
in
everything
unto
all liberality,
which
worketh
through
us
thanksgiving
to
God.
For
the
ministration
of
this
service
not
only
filleth
up
the
measure
of
the
wants
of
the
saints,
but
aboundeth
also
through
many
thanksgivings
unto
God;
seeing
that
through
the proving
of
you
by
this
ministration
they
glorify
God
for
the
obedience
of
your
confession
unto
the
gospel
of
Christ,
and
for
the liberality
of
your
contribution
unto
them
and
unto
all;
while
they
themselves
also,
with
supplication
on
your
behalf,
long
after
you
by
reason
of
the
exceeding
grace
of
God
in
you.
Thanks
be
to
God
for
his unspeakable
gift.
Now
I
Paul
myself
entreat
you
by
the
meekness
and
gentleness
of
Christ,
I
who
in
your
presence
am
lowly
among
you,
but
being
absent
am
of
good
courage
toward
you:
yea,
I
beseech
you,
that
I
may
not
when
present
shew
courage
with
the
confidence
wherewith
I
count
to
be
bold
against
some,
which
count
of
us
as
if
we
walked
according
to
the
flesh.
For
though
we
walk
in
the
flesh,
we
do
not
war
according
to
the
flesh
(for
the
weapons
of
our
warfare
are
not
of
the
flesh,
but
mighty
before
God
to
the
casting
down
of
strong
holds);
casting
down
imaginations,
and
every
high
thing
that
is
exalted
against
the
knowledge
of
God,
and
bringing
every
thought
into
captivity
to
the
obedience
of
Christ;
and
being
in
readiness
to
avenge
all
disobedience,
when
your
obedience
shall
be
fulfilled.
Ye
look
at
the
things
that
are
before
your
face.
If
any
man
trusteth
in
himself
that
he
is
Christ’s,
let
him
consider
this
again
with
himself,
that,
even
as
he
is
Christ’s,
so
also
are
we.
For
though
I
should
glory
somewhat
abundantly
concerning
our
authority (which
the
Lord
gave
for
building
you
up,
and
not
for
casting
you
down),
I
shall
not
be
put
to
shame:
that
I
may
not
seem
as
if
I
would
terrify
you
by
my
letters.
For,
His
letters,
they
say,
are
weighty
and
strong;
but
his
bodily
presence
is
weak,
and
his
speech
of
no
account.
Let
such
a
one
reckon
this,
that,
what
we
are
in
word
by
letters
when
we
are
absent,
such
are
we
also
in
deed
when
we
are
present.
For
we
are
not
bold
to
number
or
compare
ourselves
with
certain
of
them
that
commend
themselves:
but
they
themselves,
measuring
themselves
by
themselves,
and
comparing
themselves
with
themselves,
are
without
understanding.
But
we
will
not
glory
beyond
our
measure,
but
according
to
the
measure
of
the
province
which
God
apportioned
to
us
as
a
measure,
to
reach
even
unto
you.
For
we
stretch
not
ourselves overmuch,
as
though
we
reached
not
unto
you:
for
we
came
even
as
far
as
unto
you
in
the
gospel
of
Christ:
not
glorying
beyond
our
measure,
that
is,
in
other
men’s
labours;
but
having
hope
that,
as
your
faith
groweth,
we
shall
be
magnified
in
you
according
to
our
province
unto
further
abundance,
so
as
to
preach
the
gospel
even
unto
the
parts
beyond
you,
and
not
to
glory
in
another’s
province
in
regard
of
things
ready
to
our
hand.
But
he
that
glorieth,
let
him
glory
in
the
Lord.
For
not
he
that
commendeth
himself
is
approved,
but
whom
the
Lord
commendeth.
Would
that
ye
could
bear
with
me
in
a
little
foolishness:
nay
indeed
bear
with
me.
For
I
am
jealous
over
you
with
a
godly
jealousy:
for
I
espoused
you
to
one
husband,
that
I
might
present
you
as
a
pure
virgin
to
Christ.
But
I
fear,
lest
by
any
means,
as
the
serpent
beguiled
Eve
in
his
craftiness,
your
minds
should
be
corrupted
from
the
simplicity
and
the
purity
that
is
toward
Christ.
For
if
he
that
cometh
preacheth
another
Jesus,
whom
we
did
not
preach,
or
if
ye
receive
a
different
spirit,
which
ye
did
not
receive,
or
a
different
gospel,
which
ye
did
not
accept,
ye
do
well
to
bear
with
him.
For
I
reckon
that
I
am
not
a
whit
behind
the
very
chiefest apostles.
But
though
I
be
rude
in
speech,
yet
am
I
not
in
knowledge;
nay,
in
everything
we
have
made
it
manifest
among
all
men
to you-ward.
Or
did
I
commit
a
sin
in
abasing
myself
that
ye
might
be
exalted,
because
I
preached
to
you
the
gospel
of
God
for
nought?
I
robbed
other
churches,
taking
wages
of
them
that
I
might
minister
unto
you;
and
when
I
was
present
with
you
and
was
in
want,
I
was
not
a
burden
on
any
man;
for
the
brethren,
when
they
came
from
Macedonia,
supplied
the
measure
of
my
want;
and
in
everything
I
kept
myself
from
being
burdensome
unto
you,
and
so
will
I
keep
myself.
As
the
truth
of
Christ
is
in
me,
no
man
shall
stop
me
of
this
glorying
in
the
regions
of Achaia.
Wherefore?
because
I
love
you
not?
God
knoweth.
But
what
I
do,
that
I
will
do,
that
I
may
cut
off
occasion
from
them
which
desire
an
occasion;
that
wherein
they
glory,
they
may
be
found
even
as
we.
For
such
men
are
false
apostles,
deceitful
workers,
fashioning
themselves
into
apostles
of
Christ.
And
no
marvel;
for
even
Satan
fashioneth
himself
into
an
angel
of
light.
It
is
no
great
thing
therefore
if
his
ministers
also
fashion
themselves
as
ministers
of
righteousness;
whose
end
shall
be
according
to
their
works.
I
say
again,
Let
no
man
think
me
foolish;
but
if
ye
do,
yet
as
foolish
receive
me,
that
I
also
may
glory
a
little.
That
which
I
speak,
I
speak
not
after
the
Lord,
but
as
in
foolishness,
in
this
confidence
of
glorying.
Seeing
that
many
glory
after
the
flesh,
I
will
glory
also.
For
ye
bear
with
the
foolish
gladly,
being
wise
yourselves.
For
ye
bear
with
a
man,
if
he
bringeth
you
into
bondage,
if
he
devoureth
you,
if
he
taketh
you
captive,
if
he
exalteth
himself,
if
he
smiteth
you
on
the
face.
I
speak
by
way
of disparagement,
as
though
we
had
been
weak.
Yet
whereinsoever
any
is
bold (I
speak
in
foolishness),
I
am
bold
also.
Are
they
Hebrews?
so
am
I.
Are
they
Israelites?
so
am
I.
Are
they
the
seed
of
Abraham?
so
am
I.
Are
they
ministers
of
Christ? (I
speak
as
one
beside
himself)
I
more;
in
labours
more
abundantly,
in
prisons
more
abundantly,
in
stripes
above
measure,
in
deaths
oft.
Of
the
Jews
five
times
received
I
forty
stripes
save
one.
Thrice
was
I
beaten
with
rods,
once
was
I
stoned,
thrice
I
suffered
shipwreck,
a
night
and
a
day
have
I
been
in
the
deep;
in
journeyings
often,
in
perils
of
rivers,
in
perils
of
robbers,
in
perils
from
my
countrymen,
in
perils
from
the
Gentiles,
in
perils
in
the
city,
in
perils
in
the
wilderness,
in
perils
in
the
sea,
in
perils
among
false
brethren;
in
labour
and
travail,
in watchings
often,
in
hunger
and
thirst,
in
fastings
often,
in
cold
and
nakedness.
Beside
those
things
that
are
without,
there
is
that
which presseth
upon
me
daily,
anxiety
for
all
the
churches.
Who
is
weak,
and
I
am
not
weak?
who
is
made
to
stumble,
and
I
burn
not?
If
I
must
needs
glory,
I
will
glory
of
the
things
that
concern
my
weakness.
The
God
and
Father
of
the
Lord
Jesus,
he
who
is
blessed
for
evermore,
knoweth
that
I
lie
not.
In
Damascus
the
governor
under Aretas
the
king
guarded
the
city
of
the
Damascenes,
in
order
to
take
me:
and
through
a
window
was
I
let
down
in
a
basket
by
the
wall,
and
escaped
his
hands.
I
must
needs
glory,
though
it
is
not
expedient;
but
I
will
come
to
visions
and revelations
of
the
Lord.
I
know
a
man
in
Christ,
fourteen
years
ago (whether
in
the
body,
I
know
not;
or
whether
out
of
the
body,
I
know
not;
God
knoweth),
such
a
one
caught
up
even
to
the
third
heaven.
And
I
know
such
a
man (whether
in
the
body,
or
apart
from
the
body,
I
know
not;
God
knoweth),
how
that
he
was
caught
up
into
Paradise,
and
heard unspeakable
words,
which
it
is
not
lawful
for
a
man
to
utter.
On
behalf
of
such
a
one
will
I
glory:
but
on
mine
own
behalf
I
will
not
glory,
save
in
my
weaknesses.
For
if
I
should
desire
to
glory,
I
shall
not
be
foolish;
for
I
shall
speak
the
truth:
but
I
forbear,
lest
any
man
should
account
of
me
above
that
which
he
seeth
me
to
be,
or
heareth
from
me.
And
by
reason
of
the
exceeding
greatness
of
the revelations—wherefore,
that
I
should
not
be
exalted overmuch,
there
was
given
to
me
a
thorn
in
the
flesh,
a
messenger
of
Satan
to
buffet
me,
that
I
should
not
be
exalted overmuch.
Concerning
this
thing
I
besought
the
Lord
thrice,
that
it
might
depart
from
me.
And
he
hath
said
unto
me,
My
grace
is
sufficient
for
thee:
for
my
power
is
made
perfect
in
weakness.
Most
gladly
therefore
will
I
rather
glory
in
my weaknesses,
that
the
power
of
Christ
may
rest
upon
me.
Wherefore
I
take
pleasure
in weaknesses,
in injuries,
in necessities,
in
persecutions,
in
distresses,
for
Christ’s
sake:
for
when
I
am
weak,
then
am
I
strong.
I
am
become
foolish:
ye
compelled
me;
for
I
ought
to
have
been
commended
of
you:
for
in
nothing
was
I
behind
the
very
chiefest apostles,
though
I
am
nothing.
Truly
the
signs
of
an apostle
were
wrought
among
you
in
all
patience,
by
signs
and
wonders
and
mighty
works.
For
what
is
there
wherein
ye
were
made
inferior
to
the
rest
of
the
churches,
except
it
be
that
I
myself
was
not
a
burden
to
you?
forgive
me
this
wrong.
Behold,
this
is
the
third
time
I
am
ready
to
come
to
you;
and
I
will
not
be
a
burden
to
you:
for
I
seek
not
yours,
but
you:
for
the
children
ought
not
to
lay
up
for
the
parents,
but
the
parents
for
the
children.
And
I
will
most
gladly
spend
and
be
spent
for
your
souls.
If
I
love
you
more
abundantly,
am
I
loved
the
less?
But
be
it
so,
I
did
not
myself
burden
you;
but,
being
crafty,
I
caught
you
with
guile.
Did
I
take
advantage
of
you
by
any
one
of
them
whom
I
have
sent
unto
you?
I
exhorted
Titus,
and
I
sent
the
brother
with
him.
Did
Titus
take
any
advantage
of
you?
walked
we
not
by
the
same
Spirit?
walked
we
not
in
the
same
steps?
Ye
think
all
this
time
that
we
are excusing
ourselves
unto
you.
In
the
sight
of
God
speak
we
in
Christ.
But
all
things,
beloved,
are
for
your
edifying.
For
I
fear,
lest
by
any
means,
when
I
come,
I
should
find
you
not
such
as
I
would,
and
should
myself
be
found
of
you
such
as
ye
would
not;
lest
by
any
means
there
should
be
strife,
jealousy,
wraths, factions,
backbitings,
whisperings,
swellings,
tumults;
lest,
when
I
come
again,
my
God
should
humble
me
before
you,
and
I
should
mourn
for
many
of
them
that
have
sinned
heretofore,
and
repented
not
of
the
uncleanness
and
fornication
and lasciviousness
which
they
committed.
This
is
the
third
time
I
am
coming
to
you.
At
the
mouth
of
two
witnesses
or
three
shall
every
word
be
established.
I
have
said
beforehand,
and
I
do
say
beforehand,
as
when
I
was
present
the
second
time,
so
now,
being
absent,
to
them
that
have
sinned
heretofore,
and
to
all
the
rest,
that,
if
I
come
again,
I
will
not
spare;
seeing
that
ye
seek
a
proof
of
Christ
that
speaketh
in
me;
who
to you-ward
is
not
weak,
but
is
powerful
in
you:
for
he
was
crucified
through
weakness,
yet
he
liveth
through
the
power
of
God.
For
we
also
are
weak
in
him,
but
we
shall
live
with
him
through
the
power
of
God
toward
you.
Try
your
own
selves,
whether
ye
be
in
the
faith;
prove
your
own
selves.
Or
know
ye
not
as
to
your
own
selves,
that
Jesus
Christ
is
in
you?
unless
indeed
ye
be
reprobate.
But
I
hope
that
ye
shall
know
that
we
are
not
reprobate.
Now
we
pray
to
God
that
ye
do
no
evil;
not
that
we
may
appear
approved,
but
that
ye
may
do
that
which
is
honourable,
though
we
be
as
reprobate.
For
we
can
do
nothing
against
the
truth,
but
for
the
truth.
For
we
rejoice,
when
we
are
weak,
and
ye
are
strong:
this
we
also
pray
for,
even
your perfecting.
For
this
cause
I
write
these
things
while
absent,
that
I
may
not
when
present
deal
sharply,
according
to
the
authority
which
the
Lord
gave
me
for
building
up,
and
not
for
casting
down.
Finally,
brethren,
farewell.
Be
perfected;
be
comforted;
be
of
the
same
mind;
live
in
peace:
and
the
God
of
love
and
peace
shall
be
with
you.
Salute
one
another
with
a
holy
kiss.
All
the
saints
salute
you.
The
grace
of
the
Lord Jesus Christ,
and
the
love
of
God,
and
the communion
of
the
Holy
Ghost,
be
with
you
all.
Galatians
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO THE GALATIANS.
GALATIANS
Gal
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO THE
GALATIANS.
Paul,
an apostle (not
from
men,
neither
through
man,
but
through
Jesus
Christ,
and
God
the
Father,
who
raised
him
from
the
dead),
and
all
the
brethren
which
are
with
me,
unto
the
churches
of
Galatia:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
the
Father,
and
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
who
gave
himself
for
our
sins,
that
he
might
deliver
us
out
of
this
present
evil
world,
according
to
the
will
of
our
God
and
Father:
to
whom
be
the
glory
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
I
marvel
that
ye
are
so
quickly
removing
from
him
that
called
you
in
the
grace
of
Christ
unto
a
different
gospel;
which
is
not
another
gospel:
only
there
are
some
that
trouble
you,
and
would
pervert
the
gospel
of
Christ.
But
though
we,
or
an
angel
from
heaven,
should
preach
unto
you
any
gospel
other
than
that
which
we
preached
unto
you,
let
him
be anathema.
As
we
have
said
before,
so
say
I
now
again,
If
any
man
preacheth
unto
you
any
gospel
other
than
that
which
ye
received,
let
him
be anathema.
For
am
I
now
persuading
men,
or
God?
or
am
I
seeking
to
please
men?
if
I
were
still
pleasing
men,
I
should
not
be
a
servant
of
Christ.
For
I
make
known
to
you,
brethren,
as
touching
the
gospel
which
was
preached
by
me,
that
it
is
not
after
man.
For
neither
did
I
receive
it
from
man,
nor
was
I
taught
it,
but
it
came
to
me
through
revelation
of
Jesus
Christ.
For
ye
have
heard
of
my
manner
of
life
in
time
past
in
the
Jews’ religion,
how
that
beyond
measure
I
persecuted
the
church
of
God,
and
made havock
of
it:
and
I
advanced
in
the
Jews’ religion
beyond
many
of
mine
own
age
among
my
countrymen,
being
more
exceedingly
zealous
for
the
traditions
of
my
fathers.
But
when
it
was
the
good
pleasure
of
God,
who
separated
me,
even
from
my
mother’s
womb,
and
called
me
through
his
grace,
to
reveal
his
Son
in
me,
that
I
might
preach
him
among
the
Gentiles;
immediately
I
conferred
not
with
flesh
and
blood:
neither
went
I
up
to
Jerusalem
to
them
which
were apostles
before
me:
but
I
went
away
into
Arabia;
and
again
I
returned
unto
Damascus.
Then
after
three
years
I
went
up
to
Jerusalem
to
visit
Cephas,
and
tarried
with
him
fifteen
days.
But
other
of
the apostles
saw
I
none,
save
James
the
Lord’s
brother.
Now
touching
the
things
which
I
write
unto
you,
behold,
before
God,
I
lie
not.
Then
I
came
into
the
regions
of
Syria
and
Cilicia.
And
I
was
still
unknown
by
face
unto
the
churches
of
Judaea
which
were
in
Christ:
but
they
only
heard
say,
He
that
once
persecuted
us
now
preacheth
the
faith
of
which
he
once
made havock;
and
they
glorified
God
in
me.
Then
after
the
space
of
fourteen
years
I
went
up
again
to
Jerusalem
with Barnabas,
taking
Titus
also
with
me.
And
I
went
up
by
revelation;
and
I
laid
before
them
the
gospel
which
I
preach
among
the
Gentiles,
but
privately
before
them
who
were
of
repute,
lest
by
any
means
I
should
be
running,
or
had
run,
in
vain.
But
not
even
Titus
who
was
with
me,
being
a
Greek,
was
compelled
to
be
circumcised:
and
that
because
of
the
false
brethren
privily
brought
in,
who
came
in
privily
to
spy
out
our
liberty
which
we
have
in
Christ
Jesus,
that
they
might
bring
us
into
bondage:
to
whom
we
gave
place
in
the
way
of
subjection,
no,
not
for
an
hour;
that
the
truth
of
the
gospel
might
continue
with
you.
But
from
those
who
were
reputed
to
be
somewhat (whatsoever
they
were,
it
maketh
no
matter
to
me:
God
accepteth
not
man’s
person)—they,
I
say,
who
were
of
repute
imparted
nothing
to
me:
but
contrariwise,
when
they
saw
that
I
had
been intrusted
with
the
gospel
of
the uncircumcision,
even
as
Peter
with
the
gospel
of
the
circumcision
(for
he
that
wrought
for
Peter
unto
the apostleship
of
the
circumcision
wrought
for
me
also
unto
the
Gentiles);
and
when
they
perceived
the
grace
that
was
given
unto
me,
James
and
Cephas
and
John,
they
who
were
reputed
to
be
pillars,
gave
to
me
and Barnabas
the
right
hands
of
fellowship,
that
we
should
go
unto
the
Gentiles,
and
they
unto
the
circumcision;
only
they
would
that
we
should
remember
the
poor;
which
very
thing
I
was
also
zealous
to
do.
But
when
Cephas
came
to Antioch,
I resisted
him
to
the
face,
because
he
stood
condemned.
For
before
that
certain
came
from
James,
he
did
eat
with
the
Gentiles:
but
when
they
came,
he
drew
back
and
separated
himself,
fearing
them
that
were
of
the
circumcision.
And
the
rest
of
the
Jews
dissembled
likewise
with
him; insomuch
that
even Barnabas
was
carried
away
with
their
dissimulation.
But
when
I
saw
that
they
walked
not
uprightly
according
to
the
truth
of
the
gospel,
I
said
unto
Cephas
before
them
all,
If
thou,
being
a
Jew,
livest
as
do
the
Gentiles,
and
not
as
do
the
Jews,
how compellest
thou
the
Gentiles
to
live
as
do
the
Jews?
We
being
Jews
by
nature,
and
not
sinners
of
the
Gentiles,
yet
knowing
that
a
man
is
not
justified
by
the
works
of
the
law,
save
through
faith
in
Jesus
Christ,
even
we
believed
on
Christ
Jesus,
that
we
might
be
justified
by
faith
in
Christ,
and
not
by
the
works
of
the
law:
because
by
the
works
of
the
law
shall
no
flesh
be
justified.
But
if,
while
we
sought
to
be
justified
in
Christ,
we
ourselves
also
were
found
sinners,
is
Christ
a
minister
of
sin?
God
forbid.
For
if
I
build
up
again
those
things
which
I
destroyed,
I
prove
myself
a
transgressor.
For
I
through
the
law
died
unto
the
law,
that
I
might
live
unto
God.
I
have
been
crucified
with
Christ;
yet
I
live;
and
yet
no
longer
I,
but
Christ
liveth
in
me:
and
that
life
which
I
now
live
in
the
flesh
I
live
in
faith,
the
faith
which
is
in
the
Son
of
God,
who
loved
me,
and
gave
himself
up
for
me.
I
do
not
make
void
the
grace
of
God:
for
if
righteousness
is
through
the
law,
then
Christ
died
for
nought.
O
foolish
Galatians,
who
did bewitch
you,
before
whose
eyes
Jesus
Christ
was
openly
set
forth
crucified?
This
only
would
I
learn
from
you,
Received
ye
the
Spirit
by
the
works
of
the
law,
or
by
the
hearing
of
faith?
Are
ye
so
foolish?
having
begun
in
the
Spirit,
are
ye
now
perfected
in
the
flesh?
Did
ye
suffer
so
many
things
in
vain?
if
it
be
indeed
in
vain.
He
therefore
that supplieth
to
you
the
Spirit,
and
worketh
miracles
among
you,
doeth
he
it
by
the
works
of
the
law,
or
by
the
hearing
of
faith?
Even
as
Abraham
believed
God,
and
it
was
reckoned
unto
him
for
righteousness.
Know
therefore
that
they
which
be
of
faith,
the
same
are
sons
of
Abraham.
And
the
scripture, foreseeing
that
God
would
justify
the
Gentiles
by
faith,
preached
the
gospel
beforehand
unto
Abraham,
saying,
In
thee
shall
all
the
nations
be
blessed.
So
then
they
which
be
of
faith
are
blessed
with
the
faithful
Abraham.
For
as
many
as
are
of
the
works
of
the
law
are
under
a
curse:
for
it
is
written,
Cursed
is
every
one
which
continueth
not
in
all
things
that
are
written
in
the
book
of
the
law,
to
do
them.
Now
that
no
man
is
justified
by
the
law
in
the
sight
of
God,
is
evident:
for,
The
righteous
shall
live
by
faith;
and
the
law
is
not
of
faith;
but,
He
that
doeth
them
shall
live
in
them.
Christ
redeemed
us
from
the
curse
of
the
law,
having
become
a
curse
for
us:
for
it
is
written,
Cursed
is
every
one
that
hangeth
on
a
tree:
that
upon
the
Gentiles
might
come
the
blessing
of
Abraham
in
Christ
Jesus;
that
we
might
receive
the
promise
of
the
Spirit
through
faith.
Brethren,
I
speak
after
the
manner
of
men:
Though
it
be
but
a
man’s
covenant,
yet
when
it
hath
been
confirmed,
no
one
maketh
it
void,
or
addeth
thereto.
Now
to
Abraham
were
the
promises
spoken,
and
to
his
seed.
He
saith
not,
And
to
seeds,
as
of
many;
but
as
of
one,
And
to
thy
seed,
which
is
Christ.
Now
this
I
say;
A
covenant
confirmed
beforehand
by
God,
the
law,
which
came
four
hundred
and
thirty
years
after,
doth
not
disannul,
so
as
to
make
the
promise
of
none
effect.
For
if
the
inheritance
is
of
the
law,
it
is
no
more
of
promise:
but
God
hath
granted
it
to
Abraham
by
promise.
What
then
is
the
law?
It
was
added
because
of
transgressions,
till
the
seed
should
come
to
whom
the
promise
hath
been
made;
and
it
was
ordained
through
angels
by
the
hand
of
a
mediator.
Now
a
mediator
is
not
a
mediator
of
one;
but
God
is
one.
Is
the
law
then
against
the
promises
of
God?
God
forbid:
for
if
there
had
been
a
law
given
which
could
make
alive,
verily
righteousness
would
have
been
of
the
law.
Howbeit
the
scripture
hath
shut
up
all
things
under
sin,
that
the
promise
by
faith
in
Jesus
Christ
might
be
given
to
them
that
believe.
But
before
faith
came,
we
were
kept
in
ward
under
the
law,
shut
up
unto
the
faith
which
should
afterwards
be
revealed.
So
that
the
law
hath
been
our
tutor
to
bring
us
unto
Christ,
that
we
might
be
justified
by
faith.
But
now
that
faith
is
come,
we
are
no
longer
under
a
tutor.
For
ye
are
all
sons
of
God,
through
faith,
in
Christ
Jesus.
For
as
many
of
you
as
were baptized
into
Christ
did
put
on
Christ.
There
can
be
neither
Jew
nor
Greek,
there
can
be
neither
bond
nor
free,
there
can
be
no
male
and
female:
for
ye
all
are
one
man
in
Christ
Jesus.
And
if
ye
are
Christ’s,
then
are
ye
Abraham’s
seed,
heirs
according
to
promise.
But
I
say
that
so
long
as
the
heir
is
a
child,
he
differeth
nothing
from
a
bondservant,
though
he
is
lord
of
all;
but
is
under
guardians
and
stewards
until
the term
appointed
of
the
father.
So
we
also,
when
we
were
children,
were
held
in
bondage
under
the
rudiments
of
the
world:
but
when
the
fulness
of
the
time
came,
God
sent
forth
his
Son,
born
of
a
woman,
born
under
the
law,
that
he
might
redeem
them
which
were
under
the
law,
that
we
might
receive
the
adoption
of
sons.
And
because
ye
are
sons,
God
sent
forth
the
Spirit
of
his
Son
into
our
hearts,
crying, Abba,
Father.
So
that
thou
art
no
longer
a
bondservant,
but
a
son;
and
if
a
son,
then
an
heir
through
God.
Howbeit
at
that
time,
not
knowing
God,
ye
were
in
bondage
to
them
which
by
nature
are
no
gods:
but
now
that
ye
have
come
to
know
God,
or
rather
to
be
known
of
God,
how
turn
ye
back
again
to
the
weak
and
beggarly
rudiments,
whereunto
ye
desire
to
be
in
bondage
over
again?
Ye
observe
days,
and
months,
and
seasons,
and
years.
I
am
afraid
of
you,
lest
by
any
means
I
have
bestowed
labour
upon
you
in
vain.
I
beseech
you,
brethren,
be
as
I
am,
for
I
am
as
ye
are.
Ye
did
me
no
wrong:
but
ye
know
that
because
of
an
infirmity
of
the
flesh
I
preached
the
gospel
unto
you
the
first
time:
and
that
which
was
a
temptation
to
you
in
my
flesh
ye
despised
not,
nor
rejected;
but
ye
received
me
as
an
angel
of
God,
even
as
Christ
Jesus.
Where
then
is
that gratulation
of
yourselves?
for
I
bear
you
witness,
that,
if
possible,
ye
would
have
plucked
out
your
eyes
and
given
them
to
me.
So
then
am
I
become
your
enemy,
because
I
tell
you
the
truth?
They
zealously
seek
you
in
no
good
way;
nay,
they
desire
to
shut
you
out,
that
ye
may
seek
them.
But
it
is
good
to
be
zealously
sought
in
a
good
matter
at
all
times,
and
not
only
when
I
am
present
with
you.
My
little
children,
of
whom
I
am
again
in
travail
until
Christ
be
formed
in
you,
yea,
I
could
wish
to
be
present
with
you
now,
and
to
change
my
voice;
for
I
am
perplexed
about
you.
Tell
me,
ye
that
desire
to
be
under
the
law,
do
ye
not
hear
the
law?
For
it
is
written,
that
Abraham
had
two
sons,
one
by
the
handmaid,
and
one
by
the
freewoman.
Howbeit
the
son
by
the
handmaid
is
born
after
the
flesh;
but
the
son
by
the
freewoman
is
born
through
promise.
Which
things
contain
an allegory:
for
these
women
are
two
covenants;
one
from
mount
Sinai,
bearing
children
unto
bondage,
which
is
Hagar.
Now
this
Hagar
is
mount
Sinai
in
Arabia,
and
answereth
to
the
Jerusalem
that
now
is:
for
she
is
in
bondage
with
her
children.
But
the
Jerusalem
that
is
above
is
free,
which
is
our
mother.
For
it
is
written,
Rejoice,
thou
barren
that
bearest
not;
Break
forth
and
cry,
thou
that
travailest
not:
For
more
are
the
children
of
the
desolate
than
of
her
which
hath
the
husband.
Now
we,
brethren,
as
Isaac
was,
are
children
of
promise.
But
as
then
he
that
was
born
after
the
flesh
persecuted
him
that
was
born
after
the
Spirit,
even
so
it
is
now.
Howbeit
what
saith
the
scripture?
Cast
out
the
handmaid
and
her
son:
for
the
son
of
the
handmaid
shall
not
inherit
with
the
son
of
the
freewoman.
Wherefore,
brethren,
we
are
not
children
of
a
handmaid,
but
of
the
freewoman.
With
freedom
did
Christ
set
us
free:
stand
fast
therefore,
and
be
not
entangled
again
in
a
yoke
of
bondage.
Behold,
I
Paul
say
unto
you,
that,
if
ye
receive
circumcision,
Christ
will
profit
you
nothing.
Yea,
I
testify
again
to
every
man
that
receiveth
circumcision,
that
he
is
a
debtor
to
do
the
whole
law.
Ye
are
severed
from
Christ,
ye
who
would
be
justified
by
the
law;
ye
are
fallen
away
from
grace.
For
we
through
the
Spirit
by
faith
wait
for
the
hope
of
righteousness.
For
in
Christ
Jesus
neither
circumcision
availeth
anything,
nor uncircumcision;
but
faith
working
through
love.
Ye
were
running
well;
who
did
hinder
you
that
ye
should
not
obey
the
truth?
This
persuasion
came
not
of
him
that
calleth
you.
A
little
leaven
leaveneth
the
whole
lump.
I
have
confidence
to you-ward
in
the
Lord,
that
ye
will
be
none
otherwise
minded:
but
he
that
troubleth
you
shall
bear
his
judgment,
whosoever
he
be.
But
I,
brethren,
if
I
still
preach
circumcision,
why
am
I
still
persecuted?
then
hath
the
stumblingblock
of
the
cross
been
done
away.
I
would
that
they
which unsettle
you
would
even
cut
themselves
off.
For
ye,
brethren,
were
called
for
freedom;
only
use
not
your
freedom
for
an
occasion
to
the
flesh,
but
through
love
be
servants
one
to
another.
For
the
whole
law
is
fulfilled
in
one
word,
even
in
this;
Thou
shalt
love
thy
neighbour
as
thyself.
But
if
ye
bite
and
devour
one
another,
take
heed
that
ye
be
not
consumed
one
of
another.
But
I
say,
Walk
by
the
Spirit,
and
ye
shall
not
fulfill
the
lust
of
the
flesh.
For
the
flesh
lusteth
against
the
Spirit,
and
the
Spirit
against
the
flesh;
for
these
are
contrary
the
one
to
the
other;
that
ye
may
not
do
the
things
that
ye
would.
But
if
ye
are
led
by
the
Spirit,
ye
are
not
under
the
law.
Now
the
works
of
the
flesh
are
manifest,
which
are
these,
fornication,
uncleanness, lasciviousness,
idolatry,
sorcery,
enmities,
strife,
jealousies,
wraths, factions,
divisions, heresies,
envyings,
drunkenness,
revellings,
and
such
like:
of
the
which
I
forewarn
you,
even
as
I
did
forewarn
you,
that
they
which
practise
such
things
shall
not
inherit
the
kingdom
of
God.
But
the
fruit
of
the
Spirit
is
love,
joy,
peace,
longsuffering,
kindness,
goodness,
faithfulness,
meekness,
temperance:
against
such
there
is
no
law.
And
they
that
are
of
Christ
Jesus
have
crucified
the
flesh
with
the
passions
and
the
lusts
thereof.
If
we
live
by
the
Spirit,
by
the
Spirit
let
us
also
walk.
Let
us
not
be vainglorious,
provoking
one
another,
envying
one
another.
Brethren,
even
if
a
man
be
overtaken
in
any
trespass,
ye
which
are
spiritual,
restore
such
a
one
in
a
spirit
of
meekness;
looking
to
thyself,
lest
thou
also
be
tempted.
Bear
ye
one
another’s
burdens,
and
so
fulfill
the
law
of
Christ.
For
if
a
man
thinketh
himself
to
be
something,
when
he
is
nothing,
he
deceiveth
himself.
But
let
each
man
prove
his
own
work,
and
then
shall
he
have
his
glorying
in
regard
of
himself
alone,
and
not
of
his
neighbour.
For
each
man
shall
bear
his
own
burden.
But
let
him
that
is
taught
in
the
word
communicate
unto
him
that
teacheth
in
all
good
things.
Be
not
deceived;
God
is
not
mocked:
for
whatsoever
a
man
soweth,
that
shall
he
also
reap.
For
he
that
soweth
unto
his
own
flesh
shall
of
the
flesh
reap
corruption;
but
he
that
soweth
unto
the
Spirit
shall
of
the
Spirit
reap
eternal
life.
And
let
us
not
be
weary
in well-doing:
for
in
due
season
we
shall
reap,
if
we
faint
not.
So
then,
as
we
have
opportunity,
let
us
work
that
which
is
good
toward
all
men,
and
especially
toward
them
that
are
of
the
household
of
the
faith.
See
with
how
large
letters
I
have
written
unto
you
with
mine
own
hand.
As
many
as
desire
to
make
a
fair
show
in
the
flesh,
they
compel
you
to
be
circumcised;
only
that
they
may
not
be
persecuted
for
the
cross
of
Christ.
For
not
even
they
who
receive
circumcision
do
themselves
keep
the
law;
but
they
desire
to
have
you
circumcised,
that
they
may
glory
in
your
flesh.
But
far
be
it
from
me
to
glory,
save
in
the
cross
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
through
which
the
world
hath
been
crucified
unto
me,
and
I
unto
the
world.
For
neither
is
circumcision
anything,
nor uncircumcision,
but
a
new
creature.
And
as
many
as
shall
walk
by
this
rule,
peace
be
upon
them,
and
mercy,
and
upon
the
Israel
of
God.
From
henceforth
let
no
man
trouble
me:
for
I
bear branded
on
my
body
the
marks
of
Jesus.
The
grace
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
be
with
your
spirit,
brethren.
Amen.
Ephesians
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE EPHESIANS.
EPHESIANS
Eph
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE
EPHESIANS.
Paul,
an apostle
of
Christ
Jesus
through
the
will
of
God,
to
the
saints
which
are
at
Ephesus,
and
the
faithful
in
Christ
Jesus:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
our
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
Blessed
be
the
God
and
Father
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
who
hath
blessed
us
with
every
spiritual
blessing
in
the
heavenly
places
in
Christ:
even
as
he
chose
us
in
him
before
the
foundation
of
the
world,
that
we
should
be
holy
and
without
blemish
before
him
in
love:
having foreordained
us
unto
adoption
as
sons
through
Jesus
Christ
unto
himself,
according
to
the
good
pleasure
of
his
will,
to
the
praise
of
the
glory
of
his
grace,
which
he
freely
bestowed
on
us
in
the
Beloved:
in
whom
we
have
our
redemption
through
his
blood,
the
forgiveness
of
our
trespasses,
according
to
the
riches
of
his
grace,
which
he
made
to
abound
toward
us
in
all
wisdom
and
prudence,
having
made
known
unto
us
the
mystery
of
his
will,
according
to
his
good
pleasure
which
he
purposed
in
him
unto
a
dispensation
of
the
fulness
of
the
times,
to
sum
up
all
things
in
Christ,
the
things
in
the
heavens,
and
the
things
upon
the
earth;
in
him,
I
say,
in
whom
also
we
were
made
a
heritage,
having
been foreordained
according
to
the
purpose
of
him
who
worketh
all
things
after
the
counsel
of
his
will;
to
the
end
that
we
should
be
unto
the
praise
of
his
glory,
we
who
had
before
hoped
in
Christ:
in
whom
ye
also,
having
heard
the
word
of
the
truth,
the
gospel
of
your
salvation,—in
whom,
having
also
believed,
ye
were
sealed
with
the
Holy
Spirit
of
promise,
which
is
an
earnest
of
our
inheritance,
unto
the
redemption
of
God’s
own
possession,
unto
the
praise
of
his
glory.
For
this
cause
I
also,
having
heard
of
the
faith
in
the
Lord
Jesus
which
is
among
you,
and
which
ye
shew
toward
all
the
saints,
cease
not
to
give
thanks
for
you,
making
mention
of
you
in
my
prayers;
that
the
God
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
the
Father
of
glory,
may
give
unto
you
a
spirit
of
wisdom
and
revelation
in
the
knowledge
of
him;
having
the
eyes
of
your
heart
enlightened,
that
ye
may
know
what
is
the
hope
of
his
calling,
what
the
riches
of
the
glory
of
his
inheritance
in
the
saints,
and
what
the
exceeding
greatness
of
his
power
to us-ward
who
believe,
according
to
that
working
of
the
strength
of
his
might
which
he
wrought
in
Christ,
when
he
raised
him
from
the
dead,
and
made
him
to
sit
at
his
right
hand
in
the
heavenly
places,
far
above
all
rule,
and
authority,
and
power,
and
dominion,
and
every
name
that
is
named,
not
only
in
this
world,
but
also
in
that
which
is
to
come:
and
he
put
all
things
in
subjection
under
his
feet,
and
gave
him
to
be
head
over
all
things
to
the
church,
which
is
his
body,
the
fulness
of
him
that
filleth
all
in
all.
And
you
did
he
quicken,
when
ye
were
dead
through
your
trespasses
and
sins,
wherein
aforetime
ye
walked
according
to
the
course
of
this
world,
according
to
the
prince
of
the
power
of
the
air,
of
the
spirit
that
now
worketh
in
the
sons
of disobedience;
among
whom
we
also
all
once
lived
in
the
lusts
of
our
flesh,
doing
the
desires
of
the
flesh
and
of
the
mind,
and
were
by
nature
children
of
wrath,
even
as
the
rest:—
but
God,
being
rich
in
mercy,
for
his
great
love
wherewith
he
loved
us,
even
when
we
were
dead
through
our
trespasses,
quickened
us
together
with
Christ (by
grace
have
ye
been
saved),
and
raised
us
up
with
him,
and
made
us
to
sit
with
him
in
the
heavenly
places,
in
Christ
Jesus:
that
in
the
ages
to
come
he
might
shew
the
exceeding
riches
of
his
grace
in
kindness
toward
us
in
Christ
Jesus:
for
by
grace
have
ye
been
saved
through
faith;
and
that
not
of
yourselves:
it
is
the
gift
of
God:
not
of
works,
that
no
man
should
glory.
For
we
are
his
workmanship,
created
in
Christ
Jesus
for
good
works,
which
God
afore
prepared
that
we
should
walk
in
them.
Wherefore
remember,
that
aforetime
ye,
the
Gentiles
in
the
flesh,
who
are
called Uncircumcision
by
that
which
is
called
Circumcision,
in
the
flesh,
made
by
hands;
that
ye
were
at
that
time
separate
from
Christ,
alienated
from
the
commonwealth
of
Israel,
and
strangers
from
the
covenants
of
the
promise,
having
no
hope
and
without
God
in
the
world.
But
now
in
Christ
Jesus
ye
that
once
were
far
off
are
made
nigh
in
the
blood
of
Christ.
For
he
is
our
peace,
who
made
both
one,
and
brake
down
the
middle
wall
of
partition,
having
abolished
in
his
flesh
the
enmity,
even
the
law
of
commandments
contained
in
ordinances;
that
he
might
create
in
himself
of
the
twain
one
new
man,
so
making
peace;
and
might
reconcile
them
both
in
one
body
unto
God
through
the
cross,
having
slain
the
enmity
thereby:
and
he
came
and
preached
peace
to
you
that
were
far
off,
and
peace
to
them
that
were
nigh:
for
through
him
we
both
have
our
access
in
one
Spirit
unto
the
Father.
So
then
ye
are
no
more
strangers
and
sojourners,
but
ye
are fellow-citizens
with
the
saints,
and
of
the
household
of
God,
being
built
upon
the
foundation
of
the apostles
and
prophets,
Christ
Jesus
himself
being
the
chief
corner
stone;
in
whom
each
several
building,
fitly
framed
together,
groweth
into
a
holy
temple
in
the
Lord;
in
whom
ye
also
are
builded
together
for
a
habitation
of
God
in
the
Spirit.
For
this
cause
I
Paul,
the
prisoner
of
Christ
Jesus
in
behalf
of
you
Gentiles,—
if
so
be
that
ye
have
heard
of
the
dispensation
of
that
grace
of
God
which
was
given
me
to you-ward;
how
that
by
revelation
was
made
known
unto
me
the
mystery,
as
I
wrote
afore
in
few
words,
whereby,
when
ye
read,
ye
can
perceive
my
understanding
in
the
mystery
of
Christ;
which
in
other
generations
was
not
made
known
unto
the
sons
of
men,
as
it
hath
now
been
revealed
unto
his
holy apostles
and
prophets
in
the
Spirit;
to
wit,
that
the
Gentiles
are fellow-heirs,
and fellow-members
of
the
body,
and fellow-partakers
of
the
promise
in
Christ
Jesus
through
the
gospel,
whereof
I
was
made
a
minister,
according
to
the
gift
of
that
grace
of
God
which
was
given
me
according
to
the
working
of
his
power.
Unto
me,
who
am
less
than
the
least
of
all
saints,
was
this
grace
given,
to
preach
unto
the
Gentiles
the
unsearchable
riches
of
Christ;
and
to
make
all
men
see
what
is
the
dispensation
of
the
mystery
which
from
all
ages
hath
been
hid
in
God
who
created
all
things;
to
the
intent
that
now
unto
the
principalities
and
the
powers
in
the
heavenly
places
might
be
made
known
through
the
church
the
manifold
wisdom
of
God,
according
to
the
eternal
purpose
which
he
purposed
in
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord:
in
whom
we
have
boldness
and
access
in
confidence
through
our
faith
in
him.
Wherefore
I
ask
that
ye
faint
not
at
my
tribulations
for
you,
which
are
your
glory.
For
this
cause
I
bow
my
knees
unto
the
Father,
from
whom
every
family
in
heaven
and
on
earth
is
named,
that
he
would
grant
you,
according
to
the
riches
of
his
glory,
that
ye
may
be
strengthened
with
power
through
his
Spirit
in
the
inward
man;
that
Christ
may
dwell
in
your
hearts
through
faith;
to
the
end
that
ye,
being
rooted
and
grounded
in
love,
may
be
strong
to
apprehend
with
all
the
saints
what
is
the
breadth
and
length
and
height
and
depth,
and
to
know
the
love
of
Christ
which
passeth
knowledge,
that
ye
may
be
filled
unto
all
the
fulness
of
God.
Now
unto
him
that
is
able
to
do
exceeding
abundantly
above
all
that
we
ask
or
think,
according
to
the
power
that
worketh
in
us,
unto
him
be
the
glory
in
the
church
and
in
Christ
Jesus
unto
all
generations
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
I
therefore,
the
prisoner
in
the
Lord,
beseech
you
to
walk
worthily
of
the
calling
wherewith
ye
were
called,
with
all
lowliness
and
meekness,
with
longsuffering,
forbearing
one
another
in
love;
giving
diligence
to
keep
the
unity
of
the
Spirit
in
the
bond
of
peace.
There
is
one
body,
and
one
Spirit,
even
as
also
ye
were
called
in
one
hope
of
your
calling;
one
Lord,
one
faith,
one baptism,
one
God
and
Father
of
all,
who
is
over
all,
and
through
all,
and
in
all.
But
unto
each
one
of
us
was
the
grace
given
according
to
the
measure
of
the
gift
of
Christ.
Wherefore
he
saith,
When
he
ascended
on
high,
he
led
captivity
captive,
And
gave
gifts
unto
men.
(Now
this,
He
ascended,
what
is
it
but
that
he
also
descended
into
the
lower
parts
of
the
earth?
He
that
descended
is
the
same
also
that
ascended
far
above
all
the
heavens,
that
he
might
fill
all
things.)
And
he
gave
some
to
be
apostles;
and
some,
prophets;
and
some,
evangelists;
and
some,
pastors
and
teachers;
for
the
perfecting
of
the
saints,
unto
the
work
of
ministering,
unto
the
building
up
of
the
body
of
Christ:
till
we
all
attain
unto
the
unity
of
the
faith,
and
of
the
knowledge
of
the
Son
of
God,
unto
a fullgrown
man,
unto
the
measure
of
the
stature
of
the
fulness
of
Christ:
that
we
may
be
no
longer
children,
tossed
to
and
fro
and
carried
about
with
every
wind
of
doctrine,
by
the
sleight
of
men,
in
craftiness,
after
the
wiles
of
error;
but
speaking
truth
in
love,
may
grow
up
in
all
things
into
him,
which
is
the
head,
even
Christ;
from
whom
all
the
body
fitly
framed
and
knit
together
through
that
which
every
joint
supplieth,
according
to
the
working
in
due
measure
of
each
several
part,
maketh
the
increase
of
the
body
unto
the
building
up
of
itself
in
love.
This
I
say
therefore,
and
testify
in
the
Lord,
that
ye
no
longer
walk
as
the
Gentiles
also
walk,
in
the
vanity
of
their
mind,
being
darkened
in
their
understanding,
alienated
from
the
life
of
God
because
of
the
ignorance
that
is
in
them,
because
of
the
hardening
of
their
heart;
who
being
past feeling
gave
themselves
up
to lasciviousness,
to
work
all
uncleanness
with
greediness.
But
ye
did
not
so
learn
Christ;
if
so
be
that
ye
heard
him,
and
were
taught
in
him,
even
as
truth
is
in
Jesus:
that
ye
put
away,
as
concerning
your
former
manner
of
life,
the
old
man,
which waxeth
corrupt
after
the
lusts
of
deceit;
and
that
ye
be
renewed
in
the
spirit
of
your
mind,
and
put
on
the
new
man,
which
after
God
hath
been
created
in
righteousness
and
holiness
of
truth.
Wherefore,
putting
away
falsehood,
speak
ye
truth
each
one
with
his
neighbour:
for
we
are
members
one
of
another.
Be
ye
angry,
and
sin
not:
let
not
the
sun
go
down
upon
your
wrath:
neither
give
place
to
the
devil.
Let
him
that
stole
steal
no
more:
but
rather
let
him
labour,
working
with
his
hands
the
thing
that
is
good,
that
he
may
have
whereof
to
give
to
him
that
hath
need.
Let
no
corrupt
speech
proceed
out
of
your
mouth,
but
such
as
is
good
for
edifying
as
the
need
may
be,
that
it
may
give
grace
to
them
that
hear.
And
grieve
not
the
Holy
Spirit
of
God,
in
whom
ye
were
sealed
unto
the
day
of
redemption.
Let
all
bitterness,
and
wrath,
and
anger,
and
clamour,
and railing,
be
put
away
from
you,
with
all
malice:
and
be
ye
kind
one
to
another,
tenderhearted,
forgiving
each
other,
even
as
God
also
in
Christ
forgave
you.
Be
ye
therefore
imitators
of
God,
as
beloved
children;
and
walk
in
love,
even
as
Christ
also
loved
you,
and
gave
himself
up
for
us,
an
offering
and
a
sacrifice
to
God
for
an
odour
of
a
sweet
smell.
But
fornication,
and
all
uncleanness,
or
covetousness,
let
it
not
even
be
named
among
you,
as
becometh
saints;
nor
filthiness,
nor
foolish
talking,
or
jesting,
which
are
not befitting:
but
rather
giving
of
thanks.
For
this
ye
know
of
a
surety,
that
no
fornicator,
nor
unclean
person,
nor
covetous
man,
which
is
an
idolater,
hath
any
inheritance
in
the
kingdom
of
Christ
and
God.
Let
no
man
deceive
you
with
empty
words:
for
because
of
these
things
cometh
the
wrath
of
God
upon
the
sons
of disobedience.
Be
not
ye
therefore
partakers
with
them;
For
ye
were
once
darkness,
but
are
now
light
in
the
Lord:
walk
as
children
of
light
(for
the
fruit
of
the
light
is
in
all
goodness
and
righteousness
and
truth),
proving
what
is
well-pleasing
unto
the
Lord;
and
have
no
fellowship
with
the
unfruitful
works
of
darkness,
but
rather
even
reprove
them;
for
the
things
which
are
done
by
them
in
secret
it
is
a
shame
even
to
speak
of.
But
all
things
when
they
are
reproved
are
made
manifest
by
the
light:
for
everything
that
is
made
manifest
is
light.
Wherefore
he
saith,
Awake,
thou
that
sleepest,
and
arise
from
the
dead,
and
Christ
shall
shine
upon
thee.
Look
therefore
carefully
how
ye
walk,
not
as
unwise,
but
as
wise;
redeeming
the
time,
because
the
days
are
evil.
Wherefore
be
ye
not
foolish,
but
understand
what
the
will
of
the
Lord
is.
And
be
not
drunken
with
wine,
wherein
is
riot,
but
be
filled
with
the
Spirit;
speaking
one
to
another
in
psalms
and
hymns
and
spiritual
songs,
singing
and
making
melody
with
your
heart
to
the
Lord;
giving
thanks
always
for
all
things
in
the
name
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
to
God,
even
the
Father;
subjecting
yourselves
one
to
another
in
the
fear
of
Christ.
Wives,
be
in
subjection
unto
your
own
husbands,
as
unto
the
Lord.
For
the
husband
is
the
head
of
the
wife,
as
Christ
also
is
the
head
of
the
church,
being
himself
the
saviour
of
the
body.
But
as
the
church
is
subject
to
Christ,
so
let
the
wives
also
be
to
their
husbands
in
everything.
Husbands,
love
your
wives,
even
as
Christ
also
loved
the
church,
and
gave
himself
up
for
it;
that
he
might
sanctify
it,
having
cleansed
it
by
the
washing
of
water
with
the
word,
that
he
might
present
the
church
to
himself
a
glorious
church,
not
having
spot
or
wrinkle
or
any
such
thing;
but
that
it
should
be
holy
and
without
blemish.
Even
so
ought
husbands
also
to
love
their
own
wives
as
their
own
bodies.
He
that
loveth
his
own
wife
loveth
himself:
for
no
man
ever
hated
his
own
flesh;
but
nourisheth
and
cherisheth
it,
even
as
Christ
also
the
church;
because
we
are
members
of
his
body.
For
this
cause
shall
a
man
leave
his
father
and
mother,
and
shall
cleave
to
his
wife;
and
the
twain
shall
become
one
flesh.
This
mystery
is
great:
but
I
speak
in
regard
of
Christ
and
of
the
church.
Nevertheless
do
ye
also severally
love
each
one
his
own
wife
even
as
himself;
and
let
the
wife
see
that
she
fear
her
husband.
Children,
obey
your
parents
in
the
Lord:
for
this
is
right.
Honour
thy
father
and
mother (which
is
the
first
commandment
with
promise),
that
it
may
be
well
with
thee,
and
thou
mayest
live
long
on
the
earth.
And,
ye
fathers,
provoke
not
your
children
to
wrath:
but
nurture
them
in
the
chastening
and
admonition
of
the
Lord.
Servants,
be
obedient
unto
them
that
according
to
the
flesh
are
your
masters,
with
fear
and
trembling,
in singleness
of
your
heart,
as
unto
Christ;
not
in
the
way
of
eyeservice,
as men-pleasers;
but
as
servants
of
Christ,
doing
the
will
of
God
from
the
heart;
with
good
will
doing
service,
as
unto
the
Lord,
and
not
unto
men:
knowing
that
whatsoever
good
thing
each
one
doeth,
the
same
shall
he
receive
again
from
the
Lord,
whether
he
be
bond
or
free.
And,
ye
masters,
do
the
same
things
unto
them,
and
forbear threatening:
knowing
that
both
their
Master
and
yours
is
in
heaven,
and
there
is
no
respect
of
persons
with
him.
Finally,
be
strong
in
the
Lord,
and
in
the
strength
of
his
might.
Put
on
the
whole
armour
of
God,
that
ye
may
be
able
to
stand
against
the
wiles
of
the
devil.
For
our wrestling
is
not
against
flesh
and
blood,
but
against
the
principalities,
against
the
powers,
against
the world-rulers
of
this
darkness,
against
the
spiritual
hosts
of
wickedness
in
the
heavenly
places.
Wherefore
take
up
the
whole
armour
of
God,
that
ye
may
be
able
to
withstand
in
the
evil
day,
and,
having
done
all,
to
stand.
Stand
therefore,
having
girded
your
loins
with
truth,
and
having
put
on
the
breastplate
of
righteousness,
and
having
shod
your
feet
with
the
preparation
of
the
gospel
of
peace;
withal
taking
up
the
shield
of
faith,
wherewith
ye
shall
be
able
to
quench
all
the
fiery
darts
of
the
evil
one.
And
take
the
helmet
of
salvation,
and
the
sword
of
the
Spirit,
which
is
the
word
of
God:
with
all
prayer
and
supplication
praying
at
all
seasons
in
the
Spirit,
and
watching
thereunto
in
all
perseverance
and
supplication
for
all
the
saints,
And
on
my
behalf,
that
utterance
may
be
given
unto
me
in
opening
my
mouth,
to
make
known
with
boldness
the
mystery
of
the
gospel,
for
which
I
am
an
ambassador
in
chains;
that
in
it
I
may
speak
boldly,
as
I
ought
to
speak.
But
that
ye
also
may
know
my
affairs,
how
I
do,
Tychicus,
the
beloved
brother
and
faithful
minister
in
the
Lord,
shall
make
known
to
you
all
things:
whom
I
have
sent
unto
you
for
this
very
purpose,
that
ye
may
know
our
state,
and
that
he
may
comfort
your
hearts.
Peace
be
to
the
brethren,
and
love
with
faith,
from
God
the
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
Grace
be
with
all
them
that
love
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
in uncorruptness.
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THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE
PHILIPPIANS.
Paul
and
Timothy,
servants
of
Christ
Jesus,
to
all
the
saints
in
Christ
Jesus
which
are
at
Philippi,
with
the
bishops
and
deacons:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
our
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
I
thank
my
God
upon
all
my
remembrance
of
you,
always
in
every
supplication
of
mine
on
behalf
of
you
all
making
my
supplication
with
joy,
for
your
fellowship
in furtherance
of
the
gospel
from
the
first
day
until
now;
being
confident
of
this
very
thing,
that
he
which
began
a
good
work
in
you
will
perfect
it
until
the
day
of
Jesus
Christ:
even
as
it
is
right
for
me
to
be
thus
minded
on
behalf
of
you
all,
because
I
have
you
in
my
heart,
inasmuch
as,
both
in
my
bonds
and
in
the
defence
and confirmation
of
the
gospel,
ye
all
are
partakers
with
me
of
grace.
For
God
is
my
witness,
how
I
long
after
you
all
in
the
tender
mercies
of
Christ
Jesus.
And
this
I
pray,
that
your
love
may
abound
yet
more
and
more
in
knowledge
and
all
discernment;
so
that
ye
may
approve
the
things
that
are
excellent;
that
ye
may
be
sincere
and
void
of
offence
unto
the
day
of
Christ;
being
filled
with
the
fruits
of
righteousness,
which
are
through
Jesus
Christ,
unto
the
glory
and
praise
of
God.
Now
I
would
have
you
know,
brethren,
that
the
things
which
happened
unto
me
have
fallen
out
rather
unto
the
progress
of
the
gospel;
so
that
my
bonds
became
manifest
in
Christ
throughout
the
whole
praetorian
guard,
and
to
all
the
rest;
and
that
most
of
the
brethren
in
the
Lord,
being
confident
through
my
bonds,
are
more
abundantly
bold
to
speak
the
word
of
God
without
fear.
Some
indeed
preach
Christ
even
of
envy
and
strife;
and
some
also
of
good
will:
the
one
do
it
of
love,
knowing
that
I
am
set
for
the
defence
of
the
gospel:
but
the
other
proclaim
Christ
of faction,
not
sincerely,
thinking
to
raise
up
affliction
for
me
in
my
bonds.
What
then?
only
that
in
every
way,
whether
in
pretence
or
in
truth,
Christ
is
proclaimed;
and
therein
I
rejoice,
yea,
and
will
rejoice.
For
I
know
that
this
shall
turn
to
my
salvation,
through
your
supplication
and
the
supply
of
the
Spirit
of
Jesus
Christ,
according
to
my
earnest
expectation
and
hope,
that
in
nothing
shall
I
be
put
to
shame,
but
that
with
all
boldness,
as
always,
so
now
also
Christ
shall
be
magnified
in
my
body,
whether
by
life,
or
by
death.
For
to
me
to
live
is
Christ,
and
to
die
is
gain.
But
if
to
live
in
the
flesh,—
if
this
is
the
fruit
of
my
work,
then
what
I
shall
choose
I
wot
not.
But
I
am
in
a
strait
betwixt
the
two,
having
the
desire
to
depart
and
be
with
Christ;
for
it
is
very
far
better:
yet
to
abide
in
the
flesh
is
more
needful
for
your
sake.
And
having
this
confidence,
I
know
that
I
shall
abide,
yea,
and
abide
with
you
all,
for
your
progress
and
joy
in
the
faith;
that
your
glorying
may
abound
in
Christ
Jesus
in
me
through
my
presence
with
you
again.
Only
let
your
manner
of
life
be
worthy
of
the
gospel
of
Christ:
that,
whether
I
come
and
see
you
or
be
absent,
I
may
hear
of
your
state,
that
ye
stand
fast
in
one
spirit,
with
one
soul
striving
for
the
faith
of
the
gospel;
and
in
nothing
affrighted
by
the
adversaries:
which
is
for
them
an
evident
token
of perdition,
but
of
your
salvation,
and
that
from
God;
because
to
you
it
hath
been
granted
in
the
behalf
of
Christ,
not
only
to
believe
on
him,
but
also
to
suffer
in
his
behalf:
having
the
same
conflict
which
ye
saw
in
me,
and
now
hear
to
be
in
me.
If
there
is
therefore
any
comfort
in
Christ,
if
any
consolation
of
love,
if
any
fellowship
of
the
Spirit,
if
any
tender
mercies
and
compassions,
fulfill
ye
my
joy,
that
ye
be
of
the
same
mind,
having
the
same
love,
being
of
one
accord,
of
one
mind;
doing
nothing
through faction
or
through
vainglory,
but
in
lowliness
of
mind
each
counting
other
better
than
himself;
not
looking
each
of
you
to
his
own
things,
but
each
of
you
also
to
the
things
of
others.
Have
this
mind
in
you,
which
was
also
in
Christ
Jesus:
who,
being
in
the
form
of
God,
counted
it
not
a
prize
to
be
on
an
equality
with
God,
but
emptied
himself,
taking
the
form
of
a
servant,
being
made
in
the
likeness
of
men;
and
being
found
in
fashion
as
a
man,
he
humbled
himself,
becoming
obedient
even
unto
death,
yea,
the
death
of
the
cross.
Wherefore
also
God
highly
exalted
him,
and
gave
unto
him
the
name
which
is
above
every
name;
that
in
the
name
of
Jesus
every
knee
should
bow,
of
things
in
heaven
and
things
on
earth
and
things
under
the
earth,
and
that
every
tongue
should
confess
that
Jesus
Christ
is
Lord,
to
the
glory
of
God
the
Father.
So
then,
my
beloved,
even
as
ye
have
always
obeyed,
not
as
in
my
presence
only,
but
now
much
more
in
my absence,
work
out
your
own
salvation
with
fear
and
trembling;
for
it
is
God
which
worketh
in
you
both
to
will
and
to
work,
for
his
good
pleasure.
Do
all
things
without
murmurings
and
disputings;
that
ye
may
be
blameless
and harmless,
children
of
God
without
blemish
in
the
midst
of
a
crooked
and
perverse
generation,
among
whom
ye
are
seen
as
lights
in
the
world,
holding
forth
the
word
of
life;
that
I
may
have
whereof
to
glory
in
the
day
of
Christ,
that
I
did
not
run
in
vain
neither
labour
in
vain.
Yea,
and
if
I
am
offered
upon
the
sacrifice
and
service
of
your
faith,
I
joy,
and
rejoice
with
you
all:
and
in
the
same
manner
do
ye
also
joy,
and
rejoice
with
me.
But
I
hope
in
the
Lord
Jesus
to
send
Timothy
shortly
unto
you,
that
I
also
may
be
of
good
comfort,
when
I
know
your
state.
For
I
have
no
man
likeminded,
who
will
care
truly
for
your
state.
For
they
all
seek
their
own,
not
the
things
of
Jesus
Christ.
But
ye
know
the
proof
of
him,
that,
as
a
child
serveth
a
father,
so
he
served
with
me
in furtherance
of
the
gospel.
Him
therefore
I
hope
to
send
forthwith,
so
soon
as
I
shall
see
how
it
will
go
with
me:
but
I
trust
in
the
Lord
that
I
myself
also
shall
come
shortly.
But
I
counted
it
necessary
to
send
to
you
Epaphroditus,
my
brother
and fellow-worker
and fellow-soldier,
and
your
messenger
and
minister
to
my
need;
since
he
longed
after
you
all,
and
was
sore
troubled,
because
ye
had
heard
that
he
was
sick:
for
indeed
he
was
sick
nigh
unto
death:
but
God
had
mercy
on
him;
and
not
on
him
only,
but
on
me
also,
that
I
might
not
have
sorrow
upon
sorrow.
I
have
sent
him
therefore
the
more
diligently,
that,
when
ye
see
him
again,
ye
may
rejoice,
and
that
I
may
be
the
less
sorrowful.
Receive
him
therefore
in
the
Lord
with
all
joy;
and
hold
such
in
honour:
because
for
the
work
of
Christ
he
came
nigh
unto
death, hazarding
his
life
to
supply
that
which
was
lacking
in
your
service
toward
me.
Finally,
my
brethren,
rejoice
in
the
Lord.
To
write
the
same
things
to
you,
to
me
indeed
is
not irksome,
but
for
you
it
is
safe.
Beware
of
the
dogs,
beware
of
the
evil
workers,
beware
of
the
concision:
for
we
are
the
circumcision,
who
worship
by
the
Spirit
of
God,
and
glory
in
Christ
Jesus,
and
have
no
confidence
in
the
flesh:
though
I
myself
might
have
confidence
even
in
the
flesh:
if
any
other
man
thinketh
to
have
confidence
in
the
flesh,
I
yet
more:
circumcised
the
eighth
day,
of
the
stock
of
Israel,
of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin,
a
Hebrew
of
Hebrews;
as
touching
the
law,
a
Pharisee;
as
touching
zeal,
persecuting
the
church;
as
touching
the
righteousness
which
is
in
the
law,
found
blameless.
Howbeit
what
things
were
gain
to
me,
these
have
I
counted
loss
for
Christ.
Yea
verily,
and
I
count
all
things
to
be
loss
for
the
excellency
of
the
knowledge
of
Christ
Jesus
my
Lord:
for
whom
I
suffered
the
loss
of
all
things,
and
do
count
them
but
dung,
that
I
may
gain
Christ,
and
be
found
in
him,
not
having
a
righteousness
of
mine
own,
even
that
which
is
of
the
law,
but
that
which
is
through
faith
in
Christ,
the
righteousness
which
is
of
God
by
faith:
that
I
may
know
him,
and
the
power
of
his resurrection,
and
the
fellowship
of
his
sufferings,
becoming conformed
unto
his
death;
if
by
any
means
I
may
attain
unto
the
resurrection
from
the
dead.
Not
that
I
have
already
obtained,
or
am
already
made
perfect:
but
I
press
on,
if
so
be
that
I
may
apprehend
that
for
which
also
I
was
apprehended
by
Christ
Jesus.
Brethren,
I
count
not
myself
yet
to
have
apprehended:
but
one
thing
I
do,
forgetting
the
things
which
are
behind,
and
stretching
forward
to
the
things
which
are
before,
I
press
on
toward
the
goal
unto
the
prize
of
the
high
calling
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus.
Let
us
therefore,
as
many
as
be
perfect,
be
thus
minded:
and
if
in
anything
ye
are
otherwise
minded,
even
this
shall
God
reveal
unto
you:
only,
whereunto
we
have
already
attained,
by
that
same
rule
let
us
walk.
Brethren,
be
ye
imitators
together
of
me,
and
mark
them
which
so
walk
even
as
ye
have
us
for
an
ensample.
For
many
walk,
of
whom
I
told
you
often,
and
now
tell
you
even
weeping,
that
they
are
the
enemies
of
the
cross
of
Christ:
whose
end
is perdition,
whose
god
is
the
belly,
and
whose
glory
is
in
their
shame,
who
mind
earthly
things.
For
our
citizenship
is
in
heaven;
from
whence
also
we
wait
for
a
Saviour,
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ:
who
shall
fashion
anew
the
body
of
our
humiliation,
that
it
may
be
conformed
to
the
body
of
his
glory,
according
to
the
working
whereby
he
is
able
even
to
subject
all
things
unto
himself.
Wherefore,
my
brethren
beloved
and
longed
for,
my
joy
and
crown,
so
stand
fast
in
the
Lord,
my
beloved.
I
exhort
Euodia,
and
I
exhort
Syntyche,
to
be
of
the
same
mind
in
the
Lord.
Yea,
I
beseech
thee
also,
true
yokefellow,
help
these
women,
for
they
laboured
with
me
in
the
gospel,
with
Clement
also,
and
the
rest
of
my fellow-workers,
whose
names
are
in
the
book
of
life.
Rejoice
in
the
Lord
alway:
again
I
will
say,
Rejoice.
Let
your
forbearance
be
known
unto
all
men.
The
Lord
is
at
hand.
In
nothing
be
anxious;
but
in
everything
by
prayer
and
supplication
with
thanksgiving
let
your
requests
be
made
known
unto
God.
And
the
peace
of
God,
which
passeth
all
understanding,
shall
guard
your
hearts
and
your
thoughts
in
Christ
Jesus.
Finally,
brethren,
whatsoever
things
are
true,
whatsoever
things
are
honourable,
whatsoever
things
are
just,
whatsoever
things
are
pure,
whatsoever
things
are
lovely,
whatsoever
things
are
of
good
report;
if
there
be
any virtue,
and
if
there
be
any
praise,
think
on
these
things.
The
things
which
ye
both
learned
and
received
and
heard
and
saw
in
me,
these
things
do:
and
the
God
of
peace
shall
be
with
you.
But
I
rejoice
in
the
Lord
greatly,
that
now
at
length
ye
have
revived
your
thought
for
me;
wherein
ye
did
indeed
take
thought,
but
ye
lacked opportunity.
Not
that
I
speak
in
respect
of
want:
for
I
have
learned,
in
whatsoever
state
I
am,
therein
to
be
content.
I
know
how
to
be
abased,
and
I
know
also
how
to
abound:
in
everything
and
in
all
things
have
I
learned
the
secret
both
to
be
filled
and
to
be
hungry,
both
to
abound
and
to
be
in
want.
I
can
do
all
things
in
him
that
strengtheneth
me.
Howbeit
ye
did
well,
that
ye
had
fellowship
with
my
affliction.
And
ye
yourselves
also
know,
ye
Philippians,
that
in
the
beginning
of
the
gospel,
when
I
departed
from
Macedonia,
no
church
had
fellowship
with
me
in
the
matter
of
giving
and
receiving,
but
ye
only;
for
even
in
Thessalonica
ye
sent
once
and
again
unto
my
need.
Not
that
I
seek
for
the
gift;
but
I
seek
for
the
fruit
that
increaseth
to
your
account.
But
I
have
all
things,
and
abound:
I
am
filled,
having
received
from
Epaphroditus
the
things
that
came
from
you,
an
odour
of
a
sweet
smell,
a
sacrifice
acceptable,
well-pleasing
to
God.
And
my
God
shall
fulfill
every
need
of
yours
according
to
his
riches
in
glory
in
Christ
Jesus.
Now
unto
our
God
and
Father
be
the
glory
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
Salute
every
saint
in
Christ
Jesus.
The
brethren
which
are
with
me
salute
you.
All
the
saints
salute
you,
especially
they
that
are
of
Caesar’s
household.
The
grace
of
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
be
with
your
spirit.
Colossians
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS.
COLOSSIANS
Col
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE
COLOSSIANS.
Paul,
an apostle
of
Christ
Jesus
through
the
will
of
God,
and
Timothy
our
brother,
To
the
saints
and
faithful
brethren
in
Christ
which
are
at
Colossae:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
our
Father.
We
give
thanks
to
God
the
Father
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
praying
always
for
you,
having
heard
of
your
faith
in
Christ
Jesus,
and
of
the
love
which
ye
have
toward
all
the
saints,
because
of
the
hope
which
is
laid
up
for
you
in
the
heavens,
whereof
ye
heard
before
in
the
word
of
the
truth
of
the
gospel,
which
is
come
unto
you;
even
as
it
is
also
in
all
the
world
bearing
fruit
and
increasing,
as
it
doth
in
you
also,
since
the
day
ye
heard
and
knew
the
grace
of
God
in
truth;
even
as
ye
learned
of
Epaphras
our
beloved fellow-servant,
who
is
a
faithful
minister
of
Christ
on
our
behalf,
who
also
declared
unto
us
your
love
in
the
Spirit.
For
this
cause
we
also,
since
the
day
we
heard
it,
do
not
cease
to
pray
and
make
request
for
you,
that
ye
may
be
filled
with
the
knowledge
of
his
will
in
all
spiritual
wisdom
and
understanding,
to
walk
worthily
of
the
Lord
unto
all
pleasing,
bearing
fruit
in
every
good
work,
and
increasing
in
the
knowledge
of
God;
strengthened
with
all
power,
according
to
the
might
of
his
glory,
unto
all
patience
and
longsuffering
with
joy;
giving
thanks
unto
the
Father,
who
made
us
meet
to
be
partakers
of
the
inheritance
of
the
saints
in
light;
who
delivered
us
out
of
the
power
of
darkness,
and
translated
us
into
the
kingdom
of
the
Son
of
his
love;
in
whom
we
have
our
redemption,
the
forgiveness
of
our
sins:
who
is
the
image
of
the invisible
God,
the
firstborn
of
all
creation;
for
in
him
were
all
things
created,
in
the
heavens
and
upon
the
earth,
things
visible
and
things invisible,
whether
thrones
or
dominions
or
principalities
or
powers;
all
things
have
been
created
through
him,
and
unto
him;
and
he
is
before
all
things,
and
in
him
all
things
consist.
And
he
is
the
head
of
the
body,
the
church:
who
is
the
beginning,
the
firstborn
from
the
dead;
that
in
all
things
he
might
have
the
preeminence.
For
it
was
the
good
pleasure
of
the
Father
that
in
him
should
all
the
fulness
dwell;
and
through
him
to
reconcile
all
things
unto
himself,
having
made
peace
through
the
blood
of
his
cross;
through
him,
I
say,
whether
things
upon
the
earth,
or
things
in
the
heavens.
And
you,
being
in
time
past
alienated
and
enemies
in
your
mind
in
your
evil
works,
yet
now
hath
he reconciled
in
the
body
of
his
flesh
through
death,
to
present
you
holy
and
without
blemish
and unreproveable
before
him:
if
so
be
that
ye
continue
in
the
faith,
grounded
and
stedfast,
and
not
moved
away
from
the
hope
of
the
gospel
which
ye
heard,
which
was
preached
in
all
creation
under
heaven;
whereof
I
Paul
was
made
a
minister.
Now
I
rejoice
in
my
sufferings
for
your
sake,
and
fill
up
on
my
part
that
which
is
lacking
of
the
afflictions
of
Christ
in
my
flesh
for
his
body’s
sake,
which
is
the
church;
whereof
I
was
made
a
minister,
according
to
the
dispensation
of
God
which
was
given
me
to you-ward,
to
fulfill
the
word
of
God,
even
the
mystery
which
hath
been
hid
from
all
ages
and
generations:
but
now
hath
it
been
manifested
to
his
saints,
to
whom
God
was
pleased
to
make
known
what
is
the
riches
of
the
glory
of
this
mystery
among
the
Gentiles,
which
is
Christ
in
you,
the
hope
of
glory:
whom
we
proclaim,
admonishing
every
man
and
teaching
every
man
in
all
wisdom,
that
we
may
present
every
man
perfect
in
Christ;
whereunto
I
labour
also,
striving
according
to
his
working,
which
worketh
in
me
mightily.
For
I
would
have
you
know
how
greatly
I
strive
for
you,
and
for
them
at
Laodicea,
and
for
as
many
as
have
not
seen
my
face
in
the
flesh;
that
their
hearts
may
be
comforted,
they
being
knit
together
in
love,
and
unto
all
riches
of
the
full
assurance
of
understanding,
that
they
may
know
the
mystery
of
God,
even
Christ,
in
whom
are
all
the
treasures
of
wisdom
and
knowledge
hidden.
This
I
say,
that
no
one
may
delude
you
with
persuasiveness
of
speech.
For
though
I
am
absent
in
the
flesh,
yet
am
I
with
you
in
the
spirit,
joying
and
beholding
your
order,
and
the
stedfastness
of
your
faith
in
Christ.
As
therefore
ye
received
Christ
Jesus
the
Lord,
so
walk
in
him,
rooted
and
builded
up
in
him,
and
stablished
in
your
faith,
even
as
ye
were
taught,
abounding
in
thanksgiving.
Take
heed
lest
there
shall
be
any
one
that
maketh
spoil
of
you
through
his
philosophy
and
vain
deceit,
after
the
tradition
of
men,
after
the
rudiments
of
the
world,
and
not
after
Christ:
for
in
him
dwelleth
all
the
fulness
of
the
Godhead
bodily,
and
in
him
ye
are
made
full,
who
is
the
head
of
all principality
and
power:
in
whom
ye
were
also
circumcised
with
a
circumcision
not
made
with
hands,
in
the
putting
off
of
the
body
of
the
flesh,
in
the
circumcision
of
Christ;
having
been
buried
with
him
in baptism,
wherein
ye
were
also
raised
with
him
through
faith
in
the
working
of
God,
who
raised
him
from
the
dead.
And
you,
being
dead
through
your
trespasses
and
the uncircumcision
of
your
flesh,
you,
I
say,
did
he
quicken
together
with
him,
having
forgiven
us
all
our
trespasses;
having
blotted
out
the
bond
written
in
ordinances
that
was
against
us,
which
was
contrary
to
us:
and
he
hath
taken
it
out
of
the
way,
nailing
it
to
the
cross;
having
put
off
from
himself
the
principalities
and
the
powers,
he
made
a
show
of
them
openly,
triumphing
over
them
in
it.
Let
no
man
therefore
judge
you
in
meat,
or
in
drink,
or
in
respect
of
a
feast
day
or
a
new
moon
or
a
sabbath
day:
which
are
a
shadow
of
the
things
to
come;
but
the
body
is
Christ’s.
Let
no
man
rob
you
of
your
prize
by
a
voluntary
humility
and
worshipping
of
the
angels,
dwelling
in
the
things
which
he
hath
seen,
vainly
puffed
up
by
his
fleshly
mind,
and
not
holding
fast
the
Head,
from
whom
all
the
body,
being
supplied
and
knit
together
through
the
joints
and
bands,
increaseth
with
the
increase
of
God.
If
ye
died
with
Christ
from
the
rudiments
of
the
world,
why,
as
though
living
in
the
world,
do
ye
subject
yourselves
to
ordinances,
Handle
not,
nor
taste,
nor
touch
(all
which
things
are
to
perish
with
the
using),
after
the
precepts
and
doctrines
of
men?
Which
things
have
indeed
a
show
of
wisdom
in will-worship,
and
humility,
and
severity
to
the
body;
but
are
not
of
any
value
against
the
indulgence
of
the
flesh.
If
then
ye
were
raised
together
with
Christ,
seek
the
things
that
are
above,
where
Christ
is,
seated
on
the
right
hand
of
God.
Set
your
mind
on
the
things
that
are
above,
not
on
the
things
that
are
upon
the
earth.
For
ye
died,
and
your
life
is
hid
with
Christ
in
God.
When
Christ,
who
is
our
life,
shall
be
manifested,
then
shall
ye
also
with
him
be
manifested
in
glory.
Mortify
therefore
your
members
which
are
upon
the
earth;
fornication,
uncleanness,
passion,
evil
desire,
and
covetousness,
the
which
is
idolatry;
for
which
things’
sake
cometh
the
wrath
of
God
upon
the
sons
of disobedience;
in
the
which
ye
also
walked
aforetime,
when
ye
lived
in
these
things.
But
now
put
ye
also
away
all
these;
anger,
wrath,
malice, railing,
shameful
speaking
out
of
your
mouth:
lie
not
one
to
another;
seeing
that
ye
have
put
off
the
old
man
with
his
doings,
and
have
put
on
the
new
man,
which
is
being
renewed
unto
knowledge
after
the
image
of
him
that
created
him:
where
there
cannot
be
Greek
and
Jew,
circumcision
and uncircumcision, barbarian,
Scythian,
bondman,
freeman:
but
Christ
is
all,
and
in
all.
Put
on
therefore,
as
God’s
elect,
holy
and
beloved,
a
heart
of
compassion,
kindness,
humility,
meekness,
longsuffering;
forbearing
one
another,
and
forgiving
each
other,
if
any
man
have
a
complaint
against
any;
even
as
the
Lord
forgave
you,
so
also
do
ye:
and
above
all
these
things
put
on
love,
which
is
the
bond
of
perfectness.
And
let
the
peace
of
Christ
rule
in
your
hearts,
to
the
which
also
ye
were
called
in
one
body;
and
be
ye
thankful.
Let
the
word
of
Christ
dwell
in
you
richly
in
all
wisdom;
teaching
and
admonishing
one
another
with
psalms
and
hymns
and
spiritual
songs,
singing
with
grace
in
your
hearts
unto
God.
And
whatsoever
ye
do,
in
word
or
in
deed,
do
all
in
the
name
of
the
Lord
Jesus,
giving
thanks
to
God
the
Father
through
him.
Wives,
be
in
subjection
to
your
husbands,
as
is
fitting
in
the
Lord.
Husbands,
love
your
wives,
and
be
not
bitter
against
them.
Children,
obey
your
parents
in
all
things,
for
this
is
well-pleasing
in
the
Lord.
Fathers,
provoke
not
your
children,
that
they
be
not
discouraged.
Servants,
obey
in
all
things
them
that
are
your
masters
according
to
the
flesh;
not
with
eyeservice,
as men-pleasers,
but
in singleness
of
heart,
fearing
the
Lord:
whatsoever
ye
do,
work
heartily,
as
unto
the
Lord,
and
not
unto
men;
knowing
that
from
the
Lord
ye
shall
receive
the
recompense
of
the
inheritance:
ye
serve
the
Lord
Christ.
For
he
that
doeth
wrong
shall
receive
again
for
the
wrong
that
he
hath
done:
and
there
is
no
respect
of
persons.
Masters,
render
unto
your
servants
that
which
is
just
and
equal;
knowing
that
ye
also
have
a
Master
in
heaven.
Continue
stedfastly
in
prayer,
watching
therein
with
thanksgiving;
withal
praying
for
us
also,
that
God
may
open
unto
us
a
door
for
the
word,
to
speak
the
mystery
of
Christ,
for
which
I
am
also
in
bonds;
that
I
may
make
it
manifest,
as
I
ought
to
speak.
Walk
in
wisdom
toward
them
that
are
without,
redeeming
the
time.
Let
your
speech
be
always
with
grace,
seasoned
with
salt,
that
ye
may
know
how
ye
ought
to
answer
each
one.
All
my
affairs
shall
Tychicus
make
known
unto
you,
the
beloved
brother
and
faithful
minister
and fellow-servant
in
the
Lord:
whom
I
have
sent
unto
you
for
this
very
purpose,
that
ye
may
know
our
estate,
and
that
he
may
comfort
your
hearts;
together
with
Onesimus,
the
faithful
and
beloved
brother,
who
is
one
of
you.
They
shall
make
known
unto
you
all
things
that
are
done
here.
Aristarchus
my fellow-prisoner saluteth
you,
and
Mark,
the cousin
of Barnabas (touching
whom
ye
received
commandments;
if
he
come
unto
you,
receive
him),
and
Jesus,
which
is
called
Justus,
who
are
of
the
circumcision:
these
only
are
my
fellow-workers
unto
the
kingdom
of
God,
men
that
have
been
a
comfort
unto
me.
Epaphras,
who
is
one
of
you,
a
servant
of
Christ
Jesus, saluteth
you,
always
striving
for
you
in
his
prayers,
that
ye
may
stand
perfect
and
fully
assured
in
all
the
will
of
God.
For
I
bear
him
witness,
that
he
hath
much
labour
for
you,
and
for
them
in
Laodicea,
and
for
them
in
Hierapolis.
Luke,
the
beloved
physician,
and
Demas
salute
you.
Salute
the
brethren
that
are
in
Laodicea,
and
Nymphas,
and
the
church
that
is
in
their
house.
And
when
this
epistle
hath
been
read
among
you,
cause
that
it
be
read
also
in
the
church
of
the
Laodiceans;
and
that
ye
also
read
the
epistle
from
Laodicea.
And
say
to Archippus,
Take
heed
to
the
ministry
which
thou
hast
received
in
the
Lord,
that
thou
fulfill
it.
The salutation
of
me
Paul
with
mine
own
hand.
Remember
my
bonds.
Grace
be
with
you.
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THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS.
1 THESSALONIANS
1Th
THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE
TO THE
THESSALONIANS.
Paul,
and
Silvanus,
and
Timothy,
unto
the
church
of
the
Thessalonians
in
God
the
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ:
Grace
to
you
and
peace.
We
give
thanks
to
God
always
for
you
all,
making
mention
of
you
in
our
prayers;
remembering
without
ceasing
your
work
of
faith
and
labour
of
love
and
patience
of
hope
in
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
before
our
God
and
Father;
knowing,
brethren
beloved
of
God,
your
election,
how
that
our
gospel
came
not
unto
you
in
word
only,
but
also
in
power,
and
in
the
Holy
Ghost,
and
in
much
assurance;
even
as
ye
know
what
manner
of
men
we
shewed
ourselves
toward
you
for
your
sake.
And
ye
became
imitators
of
us,
and
of
the
Lord,
having
received
the
word
in
much
affliction,
with
joy
of
the
Holy
Ghost;
so
that
ye
became
an
ensample
to
all
that
believe
in
Macedonia
and
in Achaia.
For
from
you
hath
sounded
forth
the
word
of
the
Lord,
not
only
in
Macedonia
and Achaia,
but
in
every
place
your
faith
to
God-ward
is
gone
forth;
so
that
we
need
not
to
speak
anything.
For
they
themselves
report
concerning
us
what
manner
of
entering
in
we
had
unto
you;
and
how
ye
turned
unto
God
from
idols,
to
serve
a
living
and
true
God,
and
to
wait
for
his
Son
from
heaven,
whom
he
raised
from
the
dead,
even
Jesus,
which
delivereth
us
from
the
wrath
to
come.
For
yourselves,
brethren,
know
our
entering
in
unto
you,
that
it
hath
not
been
found
vain:
but
having
suffered
before,
and
been
shamefully
entreated,
as
ye
know,
at
Philippi,
we
waxed
bold
in
our
God
to
speak
unto
you
the
gospel
of
God
in
much
conflict.
For
our
exhortation
is
not
of
error,
nor
of
uncleanness,
nor
in
guile:
but
even
as
we
have
been
approved
of
God
to
be intrusted
with
the
gospel,
so
we
speak;
not
as
pleasing
men,
but
God
which
proveth
our
hearts.
For
neither
at
any
time
were
we
found
using
words
of
flattery,
as
ye
know,
nor
a
cloke
of
covetousness,
God
is
witness;
nor
seeking
glory
of
men,
neither
from
you,
nor
from
others,
when
we
might
have
been
burdensome,
as apostles
of
Christ.
But
we
were
gentle
in
the
midst
of
you,
as
when
a
nurse
cherisheth
her
own
children:
even
so,
being affectionately
desirous
of
you,
we
were
well
pleased
to
impart
unto
you,
not
the
gospel
of
God
only,
but
also
our
own
souls,
because
ye
were
become
very
dear
to
us.
For
ye
remember,
brethren,
our
labour
and
travail:
working
night
and
day,
that
we
might
not
burden
any
of
you,
we
preached
unto
you
the
gospel
of
God.
Ye
are
witnesses,
and
God
also,
how
holily
and
righteously
and unblameably
we
behaved
ourselves
toward
you
that
believe:
as
ye
know
how
we
dealt
with
each
one
of
you,
as
a
father
with
his
own
children,
exhorting
you,
and
encouraging
you,
and testifying,
to
the
end
that
ye
should
walk
worthily
of
God,
who
calleth
you
into
his
own
kingdom
and
glory.
And
for
this
cause
we
also
thank
God
without
ceasing,
that,
when
ye
received
from
us
the
word
of
the
message,
even
the
word
of
God,
ye
accepted
it
not
as
the
word
of
men,
but,
as
it
is
in
truth,
the
word
of
God,
which
also
worketh
in
you
that
believe.
For
ye,
brethren,
became
imitators
of
the
churches
of
God
which
are
in
Judaea
in
Christ
Jesus:
for
ye
also
suffered
the
same
things
of
your
own
countrymen,
even
as
they
did
of
the
Jews;
who
both
killed
the
Lord
Jesus
and
the
prophets,
and
drave
out
us,
and
please
not
God,
and
are
contrary
to
all
men;
forbidding
us
to
speak
to
the
Gentiles
that
they
may
be
saved;
to
fill
up
their
sins
alway:
but
the
wrath
is
come
upon
them
to
the
uttermost.
But
we,
brethren,
being
bereaved
of
you
for
a
short
season,
in
presence,
not
in
heart,
endeavoured
the
more
exceedingly
to
see
your
face
with
great
desire:
because
we
would
fain
have
come
unto
you,
I
Paul
once
and
again;
and
Satan
hindered
us.
For
what
is
our
hope,
or
joy,
or
crown
of
glorying?
Are
not
even
ye,
before
our
Lord
Jesus
at
his
coming?
For
ye
are
our
glory
and
our
joy.
Wherefore
when
we
could
no
longer
forbear,
we
thought
it
good
to
be
left
behind
at Athens
alone;
and
sent
Timothy,
our
brother
and
God’s
minister
in
the
gospel
of
Christ,
to
establish
you,
and
to
comfort
you
concerning
your
faith;
that
no
man
be
moved
by
these
afflictions;
for
yourselves
know
that hereunto
we
are
appointed.
For
verily,
when
we
were
with
you,
we
told
you
beforehand
that
we
are
to
suffer
affliction;
even
as
it
came
to
pass,
and
ye
know.
For
this
cause
I
also,
when
I
could
no
longer
forbear,
sent
that
I
might
know
your
faith,
lest
by
any
means
the
tempter
had
tempted
you,
and
our
labour
should
be
in
vain.
But
when
Timothy
came
even
now
unto
us
from
you,
and
brought
us
glad
tidings
of
your
faith
and
love,
and
that
ye
have
good
remembrance
of
us
always,
longing
to
see
us,
even
as
we
also
to
see
you;
for
this
cause,
brethren,
we
were
comforted
over
you
in
all
our
distress
and
affliction
through
your
faith:
for
now
we
live,
if
ye
stand
fast
in
the
Lord.
For
what
thanksgiving
can
we
render
again
unto
God
for
you,
for
all
the
joy
wherewith
we
joy
for
your
sakes
before
our
God;
night
and
day
praying
exceedingly
that
we
may
see
your
face,
and
may
perfect
that
which
is
lacking
in
your
faith?
Now
may
our
God
and
Father
himself,
and
our
Lord
Jesus,
direct
our
way
unto
you:
and
the
Lord
make
you
to
increase
and
abound
in
love
one
toward
another,
and
toward
all
men,
even
as
we
also
do
toward
you;
to
the
end
he
may
stablish
your
hearts unblameable
in
holiness
before
our
God
and
Father,
at
the
coming
of
our
Lord
Jesus
with
all
his
saints.
Finally
then,
brethren,
we
beseech
and
exhort
you
in
the
Lord
Jesus,
that,
as
ye
received
of
us
how
ye
ought
to
walk
and
to
please
God,
even
as
ye
do
walk,—that
ye
abound
more
and
more.
For
ye
know
what
charge
we
gave
you
through
the
Lord
Jesus.
For
this
is
the
will
of
God,
even
your sanctification,
that
ye
abstain
from
fornication;
that
each
one
of
you
know
how
to
possess
himself
of
his
own
vessel
in sanctification
and
honour,
not
in
the
passion
of
lust,
even
as
the
Gentiles
which
know
not
God;
that
no
man
transgress,
and
wrong
his
brother
in
the
matter:
because
the
Lord
is
an
avenger
in
all
these
things,
as
also
we forewarned
you
and
testified.
For
God
called
us
not
for
uncleanness,
but
in sanctification.
Therefore
he
that rejecteth, rejecteth
not
man,
but
God,
who
giveth
his
Holy
Spirit
unto
you.
But
concerning
love
of
the
brethren
ye
have
no
need
that
one
write
unto
you:
for
ye
yourselves
are
taught
of
God
to
love
one
another;
for
indeed
ye
do
it
toward
all
the
brethren
which
are
in
all
Macedonia.
But
we
exhort
you,
brethren,
that
ye
abound
more
and
more;
and
that
ye
study
to
be
quiet,
and
to
do
your
own
business,
and
to
work
with
your
hands,
even
as
we
charged
you;
that
ye
may
walk
honestly
toward
them
that
are
without,
and
may
have
need
of
nothing.
But
we
would
not
have
you
ignorant,
brethren,
concerning
them
that
fall
asleep;
that
ye
sorrow
not,
even
as
the
rest,
which
have
no
hope.
For
if
we
believe
that
Jesus
died
and
rose
again,
even
so
them
also
that
are
fallen
asleep
in
Jesus
will
God
bring
with
him.
For
this
we
say
unto
you
by
the
word
of
the
Lord,
that
we
that
are
alive,
that
are
left
unto
the
coming
of
the
Lord,
shall
in
no
wise
precede
them
that
are
fallen
asleep.
For
the
Lord
himself
shall
descend
from
heaven,
with
a
shout,
with
the
voice
of
the archangel,
and
with
the
trump
of
God:
and
the
dead
in
Christ
shall
rise
first:
then
we
that
are
alive,
that
are
left,
shall
together
with
them
be
caught
up
in
the
clouds,
to
meet
the
Lord
in
the
air:
and
so
shall
we
ever
be
with
the
Lord.
Wherefore
comfort
one
another
with
these
words.
But
concerning
the
times
and
the
seasons,
brethren,
ye
have
no
need
that aught
be
written
unto
you.
For
yourselves
know
perfectly
that
the
day
of
the
Lord
so
cometh
as
a
thief
in
the
night.
When
they
are
saying,
Peace
and
safety,
then
sudden
destruction
cometh
upon
them,
as
travail
upon
a
woman
with
child;
and
they
shall
in
no
wise
escape.
But
ye,
brethren,
are
not
in
darkness,
that
that
day
should
overtake
you
as
a
thief:
for
ye
are
all
sons
of
light,
and
sons
of
the
day:
we
are
not
of
the
night,
nor
of
darkness;
so
then
let
us
not
sleep,
as
do
the
rest,
but
let
us
watch
and
be
sober.
For
they
that
sleep
sleep
in
the
night;
and
they
that
be
drunken
are
drunken
in
the
night.
But
let
us,
since
we
are
of
the
day,
be
sober,
putting
on
the
breastplate
of
faith
and
love;
and
for
a
helmet,
the
hope
of
salvation.
For
God
appointed
us
not
unto
wrath,
but
unto
the
obtaining
of
salvation
through
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
who
died
for
us,
that,
whether
we
wake
or
sleep,
we
should
live
together
with
him.
Wherefore
exhort
one
another,
and
build
each
other
up,
even
as
also
ye
do.
But
we
beseech
you,
brethren,
to
know
them
that
labour
among
you,
and
are
over
you
in
the
Lord,
and
admonish
you;
and
to
esteem
them
exceeding
highly
in
love
for
their
work’s
sake.
Be
at
peace
among
yourselves.
And
we
exhort
you,
brethren,
admonish
the disorderly,
encourage
the
fainthearted,
support
the
weak,
be
longsuffering
toward
all.
See
that
none
render
unto
any
one
evil
for
evil;
but
alway
follow
after
that
which
is
good,
one
toward
another,
and
toward
all.
Rejoice
alway;
pray
without
ceasing;
in
everything
give
thanks:
for
this
is
the
will
of
God
in
Christ
Jesus
to you-ward.
Quench
not
the
Spirit;
despise
not
prophesyings;
prove
all
things;
hold
fast
that
which
is
good;
abstain
from
every
form
of
evil.
And
the
God
of
peace
himself
sanctify
you
wholly;
and
may
your
spirit
and
soul
and
body
be
preserved
entire,
without
blame
at
the
coming
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
Faithful
is
he
that
calleth
you,
who
will
also
do
it.
Brethren,
pray
for
us.
Salute
all
the
brethren
with
a
holy
kiss.
I
adjure
you
by
the
Lord
that
this
epistle
be
read
unto
all
the
brethren.
The
grace
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
be
with
you.
2 Thessalonians
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS.
2 THESSALONIANS
2Th
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE
TO THE
THESSALONIANS.
Paul,
and
Silvanus,
and
Timothy,
unto
the
church
of
the
Thessalonians
in
God
our
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ;
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
the
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
We
are
bound
to
give
thanks
to
God
alway
for
you,
brethren,
even
as
it
is
meet,
for
that
your
faith
groweth
exceedingly,
and
the
love
of
each
one
of
you
all
toward
one
another
aboundeth;
so
that
we
ourselves
glory
in
you
in
the
churches
of
God
for
your
patience
and
faith
in
all
your
persecutions
and
in
the
afflictions
which
ye
endure;
which
is
a
manifest
token
of
the
righteous
judgment
of
God;
to
the
end
that
ye
may
be
counted
worthy
of
the
kingdom
of
God,
for
which
ye
also
suffer:
if
so
be
that
it
is
a
righteous
thing
with
God
to
recompense
affliction
to
them
that
afflict
you,
and
to
you
that
are
afflicted
rest
with
us,
at
the
revelation
of
the
Lord
Jesus
from
heaven
with
the
angels
of
his
power
in
flaming
fire,
rendering
vengeance
to
them
that
know
not
God,
and
to
them
that
obey
not
the
gospel
of
our
Lord
Jesus:
who
shall
suffer
punishment,
even
eternal
destruction
from
the
face
of
the
Lord
and
from
the
glory
of
his
might,
when
he
shall
come
to
be
glorified
in
his
saints,
and
to
be
marveled
at
in
all
them
that
believed (because
our
testimony
unto
you
was
believed)
in
that
day.
To
which
end
we
also
pray
always
for
you,
that
our
God
may
count
you
worthy
of
your
calling,
and
fulfill
every
desire
of
goodness
and
every
work
of
faith,
with
power;
that
the
name
of
our
Lord
Jesus
may
be
glorified
in
you,
and
ye
in
him,
according
to
the
grace
of
our
God
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
Now
we
beseech
you,
brethren,
touching
the
coming
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
and
our
gathering
together
unto
him;
to
the
end
that
ye
be
not
quickly
shaken
from
your
mind,
nor
yet
be
troubled,
either
by
spirit,
or
by
word,
or
by
epistle
as
from
us,
as
that
the
day
of
the
Lord
is
now
present;
let
no
man beguile
you
in
any
wise:
for
it
will
not
be,
except
the
falling
away
come
first,
and
the
man
of
sin
be
revealed,
the
son
of perdition,
he
that opposeth
and
exalteth
himself
against
all
that
is
called
God
or
that
is
worshipped;
so
that
he
sitteth
in
the
temple
of
God,
setting
himself
forth
as
God.
Remember
ye
not,
that,
when
I
was
yet
with
you,
I
told
you
these
things?
And
now
ye
know
that
which restraineth,
to
the
end
that
he
may
be
revealed
in
his
own
season.
For
the
mystery
of lawlessness
doth
already
work:
only
there
is
one
that restraineth
now,
until
he
be
taken
out
of
the
way.
And
then
shall
be
revealed
the
lawless
one,
whom
the
Lord
Jesus
shall
slay
with
the
breath
of
his
mouth,
and
bring
to
nought
by
the manifestation
of
his
coming;
even
he,
whose
coming
is
according
to
the
working
of
Satan
with
all
power
and
signs
and
lying
wonders,
and
with
all
deceit
of
unrighteousness
for
them
that
are
perishing;
because
they
received
not
the
love
of
the
truth,
that
they
might
be
saved.
And
for
this
cause
God
sendeth
them
a
working
of
error,
that
they
should
believe
a
lie:
that
they
all
might
be
judged
who
believed
not
the
truth,
but
had
pleasure
in
unrighteousness.
But
we
are
bound
to
give
thanks
to
God
alway
for
you,
brethren
beloved
of
the
Lord,
for
that
God
chose
you
from
the
beginning
unto
salvation
in sanctification
of
the
Spirit
and
belief
of
the
truth:
whereunto
he
called
you
through
our
gospel,
to
the
obtaining
of
the
glory
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
So
then,
brethren,
stand
fast,
and
hold
the
traditions
which
ye
were
taught,
whether
by
word,
or
by
epistle
of
ours.
Now
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
himself,
and
God
our
Father
which
loved
us
and
gave
us
eternal
comfort
and
good
hope
through
grace,
comfort
your
hearts
and
stablish
them
in
every
good
work
and
word.
Finally,
brethren,
pray
for
us,
that
the
word
of
the
Lord
may
run
and
be
glorified,
even
as
also
it
is
with
you;
and
that
we
may
be
delivered
from unreasonable
and
evil
men;
for
all
have
not
faith.
But
the
Lord
is
faithful,
who
shall
stablish
you,
and
guard
you
from
the
evil
one.
And
we
have
confidence
in
the
Lord
touching
you,
that
ye
both
do
and
will
do
the
things
which
we
command.
And
the
Lord
direct
your
hearts
into
the
love
of
God,
and
into
the
patience
of
Christ.
Now
we
command
you,
brethren,
in
the
name
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
that
ye
withdraw
yourselves
from
every
brother
that
walketh disorderly,
and
not
after
the
tradition
which
they
received
of
us.
For
yourselves
know
how
ye
ought
to
imitate
us:
for
we
behaved
not
ourselves disorderly
among
you;
neither
did
we
eat
bread
for
nought
at
any
man’s
hand,
but
in
labour
and
travail,
working
night
and
day,
that
we
might
not
burden
any
of
you:
not
because
we
have
not
the
right,
but
to
make
ourselves
an
ensample
unto
you,
that
ye
should
imitate
us.
For
even
when
we
were
with
you,
this
we
commanded
you,
If
any
will
not
work,
neither
let
him
eat.
For
we
hear
of
some
that
walk
among
you disorderly,
that
work
not
at
all,
but
are
busybodies.
Now
them
that
are
such
we
command
and
exhort
in
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
that
with
quietness
they
work,
and
eat
their
own
bread.
But
ye,
brethren,
be
not
weary
in well-doing.
And
if
any
man
obeyeth
not
our
word
by
this
epistle,
note
that
man,
that
ye
have
no
company
with
him,
to
the
end
that
he
may
be
ashamed.
And
yet
count
him
not
as
an
enemy,
but
admonish
him
as
a
brother.
Now
the
Lord
of
peace
himself
give
you
peace
at
all
times
in
all
ways.
The
Lord
be
with
you
all.
The salutation
of
me
Paul
with
mine
own
hand,
which
is
the
token
in
every
epistle:
so
I
write.
The
grace
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
be
with
you
all.
1 Timothy
THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY.
1 TIMOTHY
1Ti
THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO
TIMOTHY.
Paul,
an apostle
of
Christ
Jesus
according
to
the
commandment
of
God
our
Saviour,
and
Christ
Jesus
our
hope;
unto
Timothy,
my
true
child
in
faith:
Grace,
mercy,
peace,
from
God
the
Father
and
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord.
As
I
exhorted
thee
to
tarry
at
Ephesus,
when
I
was
going
into
Macedonia,
that
thou mightest
charge
certain
men
not
to
teach
a
different
doctrine,
neither
to
give
heed
to
fables
and
endless
genealogies,
the
which
minister questionings,
rather
than
a
dispensation
of
God
which
is
in
faith;
so
do
I
now.
But
the
end
of
the
charge
is
love
out
of
a
pure
heart
and
a
good
conscience
and
faith unfeigned:
from
which
things
some
having swerved
have
turned
aside
unto
vain
talking;
desiring
to
be
teachers
of
the
law,
though
they
understand
neither
what
they
say,
nor
whereof
they
confidently
affirm.
But
we
know
that
the
law
is
good,
if
a
man
use
it
lawfully,
as
knowing
this,
that
law
is
not
made
for
a
righteous
man,
but
for
the
lawless
and
unruly,
for
the
ungodly
and
sinners,
for
the
unholy
and
profane,
for
murderers
of
fathers
and
murderers
of
mothers,
for manslayers,
for
fornicators,
for abusers
of
themselves
with
men,
for menstealers,
for
liars,
for
false
swearers,
and
if
there
be
any
other
thing
contrary
to
the
sound
doctrine;
according
to
the
gospel
of
the
glory
of
the
blessed
God,
which
was
committed
to
my
trust.
I
thank
him
that
enabled
me,
even
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord,
for
that
he
counted
me
faithful, appointing
me
to
his
service;
though
I
was
before
a blasphemer,
and
a
persecutor,
and
injurious:
howbeit
I
obtained
mercy,
because
I
did
it
ignorantly
in unbelief;
and
the
grace
of
our
Lord abounded
exceedingly
with
faith
and
love
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus.
Faithful
is
the
saying,
and
worthy
of
all acceptation,
that
Christ
Jesus
came
into
the
world
to
save
sinners;
of
whom
I
am
chief:
howbeit
for
this
cause
I
obtained
mercy,
that
in
me
as
chief
might
Jesus
Christ
shew
forth
all
his
longsuffering,
for
an ensample
of
them
which
should
hereafter
believe
on
him
unto
eternal
life.
Now
unto
the
King
eternal, incorruptible, invisible,
the
only
God,
be
honour
and
glory
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
This
charge
I
commit
unto
thee,
my
child
Timothy,
according
to
the
prophecies
which
went
before
on
thee,
that
by
them
thou
mayest
war
the
good
warfare;
holding
faith
and
a
good
conscience;
which
some
having
thrust
from
them
made
shipwreck
concerning
the
faith:
of
whom
is
Hymenaeus
and Alexander;
whom
I
delivered
unto
Satan,
that
they
might
be
taught
not
to
blaspheme.
I
exhort
therefore,
first
of
all,
that
supplications,
prayers,
intercessions,
thanksgivings,
be
made
for
all
men;
for
kings
and
all
that
are
in
high
place;
that
we
may
lead
a
tranquil
and
quiet
life
in
all
godliness
and
gravity.
This
is
good
and
acceptable
in
the
sight
of
God
our
Saviour;
who
willeth
that
all
men
should
be
saved,
and
come
to
the
knowledge
of
the
truth.
For
there
is
one
God,
one
mediator
also
between
God
and
men,
himself
man,
Christ
Jesus,
who
gave
himself
a
ransom
for
all;
the
testimony
to
be
borne
in
its
own
times;
whereunto
I
was
appointed
a
preacher
and
an apostle (I
speak
the
truth,
I
lie
not),
a
teacher
of
the
Gentiles
in
faith
and
truth.
I
desire
therefore
that
the
men
pray
in
every
place,
lifting
up
holy
hands,
without
wrath
and
disputing.
In
like
manner,
that
women
adorn
themselves
in
modest
apparel,
with shamefastness
and
sobriety;
not
with
braided
hair,
and
gold
or
pearls
or
costly
raiment;
but (which
becometh
women
professing
godliness)
through
good
works.
Let
a
woman
learn
in
quietness
with
all
subjection.
But
I
permit
not
a
woman
to
teach,
nor
to
have
dominion
over
a
man,
but
to
be
in
quietness.
For
Adam
was
first
formed,
then
Eve;
and
Adam
was
not
beguiled,
but
the
woman
being
beguiled
hath
fallen
into
transgression:
but
she
shall
be
saved
through
the
childbearing,
if
they
continue
in
faith
and
love
and sanctification
with
sobriety.
Faithful
is
the
saying,
If
a
man
seeketh
the
office
of
a
bishop,
he
desireth
a
good
work.
The
bishop
therefore
must
be
without
reproach,
the
husband
of
one
wife,
temperate, soberminded,
orderly,
given
to
hospitality,
apt
to
teach;
no
brawler,
no
striker;
but
gentle,
not
contentious,
no
lover
of
money;
one
that
ruleth
well
his
own
house,
having
his
children
in
subjection
with
all
gravity;
(but
if
a
man
knoweth
not
how
to
rule
his
own
house,
how
shall
he
take
care
of
the
church
of
God?)
not
a
novice,
lest
being puffed
up
he
fall
into
the
condemnation
of
the
devil.
Moreover
he
must
have
good
testimony
from
them
that
are
without;
lest
he
fall
into
reproach
and
the
snare
of
the
devil.
Deacons
in
like
manner
must
be
grave,
not
doubletongued,
not
given
to
much
wine,
not
greedy
of
filthy
lucre;
holding
the
mystery
of
the
faith
in
a
pure
conscience.
And
let
these
also
first
be
proved;
then
let
them
serve
as
deacons,
if
they
be
blameless.
Women
in
like
manner
must
be
grave,
not
slanderers,
temperate,
faithful
in
all
things.
Let
deacons
be
husbands
of
one
wife,
ruling
their
children
and
their
own
houses
well.
For
they
that
have
served
well
as
deacons
gain
to
themselves
a
good
standing,
and
great
boldness
in
the
faith
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus.
These
things
write
I
unto
thee,
hoping
to
come
unto
thee
shortly;
but
if
I
tarry
long,
that
thou
mayest
know
how
men
ought
to
behave
themselves
in
the
house
of
God,
which
is
the
church
of
the
living
God,
the
pillar
and
ground
of
the
truth.
And
without
controversy
great
is
the
mystery
of
godliness;
He
who
was
manifested
in
the
flesh,
justified
in
the
spirit,
seen
of
angels,
preached
among
the
nations,
believed
on
in
the
world,
received
up
in
glory.
But
the
Spirit
saith
expressly,
that
in
later
times
some
shall
fall
away
from
the
faith,
giving
heed
to
seducing
spirits
and
doctrines
of
devils,
through
the
hypocrisy
of
men
that
speak
lies, branded
in
their
own
conscience
as
with
a
hot
iron;
forbidding
to
marry,
and
commanding
to
abstain
from
meats,
which
God
created
to
be
received
with
thanksgiving
by
them
that
believe
and
know
the
truth.
For
every
creature
of
God
is
good,
and
nothing
is
to
be
rejected,
if
it
be
received
with
thanksgiving:
for
it
is
sanctified
through
the
word
of
God
and
prayer.
If
thou
put
the
brethren
in
mind
of
these
things,
thou
shalt
be
a
good
minister
of
Christ
Jesus,
nourished
in
the
words
of
the
faith,
and
of
the
good
doctrine
which
thou
hast
followed
until
now:
but
refuse
profane
and
old
wives’
fables.
And
exercise
thyself
unto
godliness:
for
bodily
exercise
is
profitable
for
a
little;
but
godliness
is
profitable
for
all
things,
having
promise
of
the
life
which
now
is,
and
of
that
which
is
to
come.
Faithful
is
the
saying,
and
worthy
of
all acceptation.
For
to
this
end
we
labour
and
strive,
because
we
have
our
hope
set
on
the
living
God,
who
is
the
Saviour
of
all
men,
specially
of
them
that
believe.
These
things
command
and
teach.
Let
no
man
despise
thy
youth;
but
be
thou
an
ensample
to
them
that
believe,
in
word,
in
manner
of
life,
in
love,
in
faith,
in
purity.
Till
I
come,
give
heed
to
reading,
to
exhortation,
to
teaching.
Neglect
not
the
gift
that
is
in
thee,
which
was
given
thee
by
prophecy,
with
the
laying
on
of
the
hands
of
the
presbytery.
Be
diligent
in
these
things;
give
thyself
wholly
to
them;
that
thy
progress
may
be
manifest
unto
all.
Take
heed
to
thyself,
and
to
thy
teaching.
Continue
in
these
things;
for
in
doing
this
thou
shalt
save
both
thyself
and
them
that
hear
thee.
Rebuke
not
an
elder,
but
exhort
him
as
a
father;
the
younger
men
as
brethren:
the
elder
women
as
mothers;
the
younger
as
sisters,
in
all
purity.
Honour
widows
that
are
widows
indeed.
But
if
any
widow
hath
children
or
grandchildren,
let
them
learn
first
to
shew
piety towards
their
own
family,
and
to
requite
their
parents:
for
this
is
acceptable
in
the
sight
of
God.
Now
she
that
is
a
widow
indeed,
and
desolate,
hath
her
hope
set
on
God,
and
continueth
in
supplications
and
prayers
night
and
day.
But
she
that
giveth
herself
to
pleasure
is
dead
while
she
liveth.
These
things
also
command,
that
they
may
be
without
reproach.
But
if
any
provideth
not
for
his
own,
and
specially
his
own
household,
he
hath
denied
the
faith,
and
is
worse
than
an unbeliever.
Let
none
be
enrolled
as
a
widow
under
threescore
years
old,
having
been
the
wife
of
one
man,
well
reported
of
for
good
works;
if
she
hath
brought
up
children,
if
she
hath
used
hospitality
to
strangers,
if
she
hath
washed
the saints’
feet,
if
she
hath
relieved
the
afflicted,
if
she
hath
diligently
followed
every
good
work.
But
younger
widows
refuse:
for
when
they
have
waxed
wanton
against
Christ,
they
desire
to
marry;
having
condemnation,
because
they
have
rejected
their
first
faith.
And
withal
they
learn
also
to
be
idle,
going
about
from
house
to
house;
and
not
only
idle,
but
tattlers
also
and
busybodies,
speaking
things
which
they
ought
not.
I
desire
therefore
that
the
younger
widows
marry,
bear
children,
rule
the
household,
give
none
occasion
to
the
adversary
for
reviling:
for
already
some
are
turned
aside
after
Satan.
If
any
woman
that
believeth
hath
widows,
let
her
relieve
them,
and
let
not
the
church
be
burdened;
that
it
may
relieve
them
that
are
widows
indeed.
Let
the
elders
that
rule
well
be
counted
worthy
of
double
honour,
especially
those
who
labour
in
the
word
and
in
teaching.
For
the
scripture
saith,
Thou
shalt
not
muzzle
the
ox
when
he
treadeth
out
the
corn.
And,
The
labourer
is
worthy
of
his
hire.
Against
an
elder
receive
not
an
accusation,
except
at
the
mouth
of
two
or
three
witnesses.
Them
that
sin
reprove
in
the
sight
of
all,
that
the
rest
also
may
be
in
fear.
I
charge
thee
in
the
sight
of
God,
and
Christ
Jesus,
and
the
elect
angels,
that
thou
observe
these
things
without
prejudice,
doing
nothing
by
partiality.
Lay
hands
hastily
on
no
man,
neither
be
partaker
of
other
men’s
sins:
keep
thyself
pure.
Be
no
longer
a
drinker
of
water,
but
use
a
little
wine
for
thy
stomach’s
sake
and
thine
often infirmities.
Some
men’s
sins
are
evident,
going
before
unto
judgment;
and
some
men
also
they
follow
after.
In
like
manner
also
there
are
good
works
that
are
evident;
and
such
as
are
otherwise
cannot
be
hid.
Let
as
many
as
are
servants
under
the
yoke
count
their
own
masters
worthy
of
all
honour,
that
the
name
of
God
and
the
doctrine
be
not
blasphemed.
And
they
that
have
believing
masters,
let
them
not
despise
them,
because
they
are
brethren;
but
let
them
serve
them
the
rather,
because
they
that partake
of
the
benefit
are
believing
and
beloved.
These
things
teach
and
exhort.
If
any
man
teacheth
a
different
doctrine,
and consenteth
not
to
sound
words,
even
the
words
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
and
to
the
doctrine
which
is
according
to
godliness;
he
is puffed
up,
knowing
nothing,
but
doting
about questionings
and
disputes
of
words,
whereof
cometh
envy,
strife, railings,
evil
surmisings,
wranglings
of
men
corrupted
in
mind
and
bereft
of
the
truth,
supposing
that
godliness
is
a
way
of
gain.
But
godliness
with contentment
is
great
gain:
for
we
brought
nothing
into
the
world,
for
neither
can
we
carry
anything
out;
but
having
food
and
covering
we
shall
be
therewith
content.
But
they
that
desire
to
be
rich
fall
into
a
temptation
and
a
snare
and
many
foolish
and
hurtful
lusts,
such
as
drown
men
in
destruction
and perdition.
For
the
love
of
money
is
a
root
of
all
kinds
of
evil:
which
some
reaching
after
have
been
led
astray
from
the
faith,
and
have
pierced
themselves
through
with
many
sorrows.
But
thou,
O
man
of
God,
flee
these
things;
and
follow
after
righteousness,
godliness,
faith,
love,
patience,
meekness.
Fight
the
good
fight
of
the
faith,
lay
hold
on
the
life
eternal,
whereunto
thou wast
called,
and
didst
confess
the
good
confession
in
the
sight
of
many
witnesses.
I
charge
thee
in
the
sight
of
God,
who quickeneth
all
things,
and
of
Christ
Jesus,
who
before
Pontius
Pilate
witnessed
the
good
confession;
that
thou
keep
the
commandment,
without
spot,
without
reproach,
until
the
appearing
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ:
which
in
its
own
times
he
shall
shew,
who
is
the
blessed
and
only
Potentate,
the
King
of
kings,
and
Lord
of
lords;
who
only
hath immortality,
dwelling
in
light unapproachable;
whom
no
man
hath
seen,
nor
can
see:
to
whom
be
honour
and
power
eternal.
Amen.
Charge
them
that
are
rich
in
this
present
world,
that
they
be
not
highminded,
nor
have
their
hope
set
on
the uncertainty
of
riches,
but
on
God,
who
giveth
us
richly
all
things
to
enjoy;
that
they
do
good,
that
they
be
rich
in
good
works,
that
they
be
ready
to
distribute,
willing
to
communicate;
laying
up
in
store
for
themselves
a
good
foundation
against
the
time
to
come,
that
they
may
lay
hold
on
the
life
which
is
life
indeed.
O
Timothy,
guard
that
which
is
committed
unto
thee,
turning
away
from
the
profane
babblings
and oppositions
of
the
knowledge
which
is
falsely
so
called;
which
some
professing
have
erred
concerning
the
faith.
Grace
be
with
you.
2 Timothy
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY.
2 TIMOTHY
2Ti
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO
TIMOTHY.
Paul,
an apostle
of
Christ
Jesus
by
the
will
of
God,
according
to
the
promise
of
the
life
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus,
to
Timothy,
my
beloved
child:
Grace,
mercy,
peace,
from
God
the
Father
and
Christ
Jesus
our
Lord.
I
thank
God,
whom
I
serve
from
my
forefathers
in
a
pure
conscience,
how
unceasing
is
my
remembrance
of
thee
in
my
supplications,
night
and
day
longing
to
see
thee,
remembering
thy
tears,
that
I
may
be
filled
with
joy;
having
been reminded
of
the unfeigned
faith
that
is
in
thee;
which
dwelt
first
in
thy
grandmother
Lois,
and
thy
mother
Eunice;
and,
I
am
persuaded,
in
thee
also.
For
the
which
cause
I
put
thee
in
remembrance
that
thou
stir
up
the
gift
of
God,
which
is
in
thee
through
the
laying
on
of
my
hands.
For
God
gave
us
not
a
spirit
of
fearfulness;
but
of
power
and
love
and
discipline.
Be
not
ashamed
therefore
of
the
testimony
of
our
Lord,
nor
of
me
his
prisoner:
but
suffer
hardship
with
the
gospel
according
to
the
power
of
God;
who
saved
us,
and
called
us
with
a
holy
calling,
not
according
to
our
works,
but
according
to
his
own
purpose
and
grace,
which
was
given
us
in
Christ
Jesus
before
times
eternal,
but
hath
now
been
manifested
by
the
appearing
of
our
Saviour
Christ
Jesus,
who
abolished
death,
and
brought
life
and incorruption
to
light
through
the
gospel,
whereunto
I
was
appointed
a
preacher,
and
an apostle,
and
a
teacher.
For
the
which
cause
I
suffer
also
these
things:
yet
I
am
not
ashamed;
for
I
know
him
whom
I
have
believed,
and
I
am
persuaded
that
he
is
able
to
guard
that
which
I
have
committed
unto
him
against
that
day.
Hold
the
pattern
of
sound
words
which
thou
hast
heard
from
me,
in
faith
and
love
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus.
That
good
thing
which
was
committed
unto
thee
guard
through
the
Holy
Ghost
which
dwelleth
in
us.
This
thou
knowest,
that
all
that
are
in
Asia
turned
away
from
me;
of
whom
are
Phygelus
and
Hermogenes.
The
Lord
grant
mercy
unto
the
house
of
Onesiphorus:
for
he
oft
refreshed
me,
and
was
not
ashamed
of
my
chain;
but,
when
he
was
in
Rome,
he
sought
me
diligently,
and
found
me
(the
Lord
grant
unto
him
to
find
mercy
of
the
Lord
in
that
day);
and
in
how
many
things
he
ministered
at
Ephesus,
thou
knowest
very
well.
Thou
therefore,
my
child,
be
strengthened
in
the
grace
that
is
in
Christ
Jesus.
And
the
things
which
thou
hast
heard
from
me
among
many
witnesses,
the
same
commit
thou
to
faithful
men,
who
shall
be
able
to
teach
others
also.
Suffer
hardship
with
me,
as
a
good
soldier
of
Christ
Jesus.
No
soldier
on
service
entangleth
himself
in
the
affairs
of
this
life;
that
he
may
please
him
who
enrolled
him
as
a
soldier.
And
if
also
a
man
contend
in
the games,
he
is
not
crowned,
except
he
have
contended
lawfully.
The
husbandman
that
laboureth
must
be
the
first
to partake
of
the
fruits.
Consider
what
I
say;
for
the
Lord
shall
give
thee
understanding
in
all
things.
Remember
Jesus
Christ,
risen
from
the
dead,
of
the
seed
of
David,
according
to
my
gospel:
wherein
I
suffer
hardship
unto
bonds,
as
a malefactor;
but
the
word
of
God
is
not
bound.
Therefore
I
endure
all
things
for
the
elect’s
sake,
that
they
also
may
obtain
the
salvation
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus
with
eternal
glory.
Faithful
is
the
saying:
For
if
we
died
with
him,
we
shall
also
live
with
him:
if
we
endure,
we
shall
also
reign
with
him:
if
we
shall
deny
him,
he
also
will
deny
us:
if
we
are
faithless,
he
abideth
faithful;
for
he
cannot
deny
himself.
Of
these
things
put
them
in
remembrance,
charging
them
in
the
sight
of
the
Lord,
that
they
strive
not
about
words,
to
no
profit,
to
the
subverting
of
them
that
hear.
Give
diligence
to
present
thyself
approved
unto
God,
a
workman
that needeth
not
to
be
ashamed,
handling
aright
the
word
of
truth.
But
shun
profane
babblings:
for
they
will
proceed
further
in
ungodliness,
and
their
word
will
eat
as
doth
a
gangrene:
of
whom
is
Hymenaeus
and
Philetus;
men
who
concerning
the
truth
have
erred,
saying
that
the resurrection
is
past
already,
and
overthrow
the
faith
of
some.
Howbeit
the
firm
foundation
of
God
standeth,
having
this
seal,
The
Lord
knoweth
them
that
are
his:
and,
Let
every
one
that
nameth
the
name
of
the
Lord
depart
from
unrighteousness.
Now
in
a
great
house
there
are
not
only
vessels
of
gold
and
of
silver,
but
also
of
wood
and
of
earth;
and
some
unto
honour,
and
some
unto
dishonour.
If
a
man
therefore
purge
himself
from
these,
he
shall
be
a
vessel
unto
honour,
sanctified,
meet
for
the
master’s
use,
prepared
unto
every
good
work.
But
flee
youthful
lusts,
and
follow
after
righteousness,
faith,
love,
peace,
with
them
that
call
on
the
Lord
out
of
a
pure
heart.
But
foolish
and
ignorant questionings
refuse,
knowing
that
they
gender
strifes.
And
the
Lord’s
servant
must
not
strive,
but
be
gentle towards
all,
apt
to
teach,
forbearing,
in
meekness
correcting
them
that
oppose
themselves;
if
peradventure
God
may
give
them
repentance
unto
the
knowledge
of
the
truth,
and
they
may
recover
themselves
out
of
the
snare
of
the
devil,
having
been
taken
captive
by
the
Lord’s
servant
unto
the
will
of
God.
But
know
this,
that
in
the
last
days
grievous
times
shall
come.
For
men
shall
be
lovers
of
self,
lovers
of
money,
boastful,
haughty, railers,
disobedient
to
parents, unthankful,
unholy,
without
natural
affection, implacable,
slanderers,
without self-control,
fierce,
no
lovers
of
good,
traitors, headstrong, puffed
up,
lovers
of
pleasure
rather
than
lovers
of
God;
holding
a
form
of
godliness,
but
having
denied
the
power
thereof:
from
these
also
turn
away.
For
of
these
are
they
that
creep
into
houses,
and
take
captive
silly
women
laden
with
sins,
led
away
by
divers
lusts,
ever
learning,
and
never
able
to
come
to
the
knowledge
of
the
truth.
And
like
as
Jannes
and
Jambres
withstood
Moses,
so
do
these
also
withstand
the
truth;
men
corrupted
in
mind,
reprobate
concerning
the
faith.
But
they
shall
proceed
no
further:
for
their
folly
shall
be
evident
unto
all
men,
as
theirs
also
came
to
be.
But
thou
didst
follow
my
teaching,
conduct,
purpose,
faith,
longsuffering,
love,
patience,
persecutions,
sufferings;
what
things
befell
me
at Antioch,
at
Iconium,
at
Lystra;
what
persecutions
I
endured:
and
out
of
them
all
the
Lord
delivered
me.
Yea,
and
all
that
would
live
godly
in
Christ
Jesus
shall
suffer
persecution.
But
evil
men
and
impostors
shall
wax
worse
and
worse,
deceiving
and
being
deceived.
But
abide
thou
in
the
things
which
thou
hast
learned
and
hast
been
assured
of,
knowing
of
whom
thou
hast
learned
them;
and
that
from
a
babe
thou
hast
known
the
sacred
writings
which
are
able
to
make
thee
wise
unto
salvation
through
faith
which
is
in
Christ
Jesus.
Every
scripture
inspired
of
God
is
also
profitable
for
teaching,
for
reproof,
for
correction,
for
instruction
which
is
in
righteousness:
that
the
man
of
God
may
be
complete,
furnished
completely
unto
every
good
work.
I
charge
thee
in
the
sight
of
God,
and
of
Christ
Jesus,
who
shall
judge
the
quick
and
the
dead,
and
by
his
appearing
and
his
kingdom;
preach
the
word;
be
instant
in
season,
out
of
season;
reprove,
rebuke,
exhort,
with
all
longsuffering
and
teaching.
For
the
time
will
come
when
they
will
not
endure
the
sound
doctrine;
but,
having
itching
ears,
will
heap
to
themselves
teachers
after
their
own
lusts;
and
will
turn
away
their
ears
from
the
truth,
and
turn
aside
unto
fables.
But
be
thou
sober
in
all
things,
suffer
hardship,
do
the
work
of
an
evangelist,
fulfill
thy
ministry.
For
I
am
already
being
offered,
and
the
time
of
my
departure
is
come.
I
have
fought
the
good
fight,
I
have
finished
the
course,
I
have
kept
the
faith:
henceforth
there
is
laid
up
for
me
the
crown
of
righteousness,
which
the
Lord,
the
righteous
judge,
shall
give
to
me
at
that
day:
and
not
only
to
me,
but
also
to
all
them
that
have
loved
his
appearing.
Do
thy
diligence
to
come
shortly
unto
me:
for
Demas
forsook
me,
having
loved
this
present
world,
and
went
to
Thessalonica;
Crescens
to
Galatia,
Titus
to
Dalmatia.
Only
Luke
is
with
me.
Take
Mark,
and
bring
him
with
thee:
for
he
is
useful
to
me
for
ministering.
But
Tychicus
I
sent
to
Ephesus.
The
cloke
that
I
left
at
Troas
with
Carpus,
bring
when
thou
comest,
and
the
books,
especially
the
parchments.
Alexander
the
coppersmith
did
me
much
evil:
the
Lord
will
render
to
him
according
to
his
works:
of
whom
be
thou
ware
also;
for
he
greatly
withstood
our
words.
At
my
first
defence
no
one
took
my
part,
but
all
forsook
me:
may
it
not
be
laid
to
their
account.
But
the
Lord
stood
by
me,
and
strengthened
me;
that
through
me
the
message
might
be
fully
proclaimed,
and
that
all
the
Gentiles
might
hear:
and
I
was
delivered
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
lion.
The
Lord
will
deliver
me
from
every
evil
work,
and
will
save
me
unto
his
heavenly
kingdom:
to
whom
be
the
glory
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
Salute
Prisca
and Aquila,
and
the
house
of
Onesiphorus.
Erastus
abode
at
Corinth:
but
Trophimus
I
left
at
Miletus
sick.
Do
thy
diligence
to
come
before
winter.
Eubulus saluteth
thee,
and
Pudens,
and
Linus,
and
Claudia,
and
all
the
brethren.
The
Lord
be
with
thy
spirit.
Grace
be
with
you.
Titus
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO TITUS.
TITUS
Tit
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO
TITUS.
Paul,
a
servant
of
God,
and
an apostle
of
Jesus
Christ,
according
to
the
faith
of
God’s
elect,
and
the
knowledge
of
the
truth
which
is
according
to
godliness,
in
hope
of
eternal
life,
which
God,
who
cannot
lie,
promised
before
times
eternal;
but
in
his
own
seasons
manifested
his
word
in
the
message,
wherewith
I
was intrusted
according
to
the
commandment
of
God
our
Saviour;
to
Titus,
my
true
child
after
a
common
faith:
Grace
and
peace
from
God
the
Father
and
Christ
Jesus
our
Saviour.
For
this
cause
left
I
thee
in
Crete,
that
thou
shouldest
set
in
order
the
things
that
were
wanting,
and
appoint
elders
in
every
city,
as
I
gave
thee
charge;
if
any
man
is
blameless,
the
husband
of
one
wife,
having
children
that
believe,
who
are
not
accused
of
riot
or
unruly.
For
the
bishop
must
be
blameless,
as
God’s
steward;
not selfwilled,
not
soon
angry,
no
brawler,
no
striker,
not
greedy
of
filthy
lucre;
but
given
to
hospitality,
a
lover
of
good, soberminded,
just,
holy,
temperate;
holding
to
the
faithful
word
which
is
according
to
the
teaching,
that
he
may
be
able
both
to
exhort
in
the
sound
doctrine,
and
to
convict
the gainsayers.
For
there
are
many
unruly
men,
vain
talkers
and
deceivers,
specially
they
of
the
circumcision,
whose
mouths
must
be
stopped;
men
who
overthrow
whole
houses,
teaching
things
which
they
ought
not,
for
filthy
lucre’s
sake.
One
of
themselves,
a
prophet
of
their
own,
said,
Cretans
are
alway
liars,
evil
beasts,
idle
gluttons.
This
testimony
is
true.
For
which
cause
reprove
them
sharply,
that
they
may
be
sound
in
the
faith,
not
giving
heed
to
Jewish
fables,
and
commandments
of
men
who
turn
away
from
the
truth.
To
the
pure
all
things
are
pure:
but
to
them
that
are
defiled
and unbelieving
nothing
is
pure;
but
both
their
mind
and
their
conscience
are
defiled.
They
profess
that
they
know
God;
but
by
their
works
they
deny
him,
being
abominable,
and
disobedient,
and
unto
every
good
work
reprobate.
But
speak
thou
the
things
which befit
the
sound
doctrine:
that
aged
men
be
temperate,
grave, soberminded,
sound
in
faith,
in
love,
in
patience:
that
aged
women
likewise
be
reverent
in demeanour,
not
slanderers
nor
enslaved
to
much
wine,
teachers
of
that
which
is
good;
that
they
may
train
the
young
women
to
love
their
husbands,
to
love
their
children,
to
be
soberminded, chaste,
workers
at
home,
kind,
being
in
subjection
to
their
own
husbands,
that
the
word
of
God
be
not
blasphemed:
the
younger
men
likewise
exhort
to
be soberminded:
in
all
things
shewing
thyself
an
ensample
of
good
works;
in
thy
doctrine
shewing
uncorruptness,
gravity,
sound
speech,
that
cannot
be
condemned;
that
he
that
is
of
the
contrary
part
may
be
ashamed,
having
no
evil
thing
to
say
of
us.
Exhort
servants
to
be
in
subjection
to
their
own
masters,
and
to
be
well-pleasing
to
them
in
all
things;
not gainsaying;
not
purloining,
but
shewing
all
good
fidelity;
that
they
may
adorn
the
doctrine
of
God
our
Saviour
in
all
things.
For
the
grace
of
God
hath
appeared,
bringing
salvation
to
all
men,
instructing
us,
to
the
intent
that,
denying
ungodliness
and
worldly
lusts,
we
should
live
soberly
and
righteously
and
godly
in
this
present
world;
looking
for
the
blessed
hope
and
appearing
of
the
glory
of
our
great
God
and
Saviour
Jesus
Christ;
who
gave
himself
for
us,
that
he
might
redeem
us
from
all
iniquity,
and
purify
unto
himself
a
people
for
his
own
possession,
zealous
of
good
works.
These
things
speak
and
exhort
and
reprove
with
all
authority.
Let
no
man
despise
thee.
Put
them
in
mind
to
be
in
subjection
to
rulers,
to
authorities,
to
be
obedient,
to
be
ready
unto
every
good
work,
to
speak
evil
of
no
man,
not
to
be
contentious,
to
be
gentle,
shewing
all
meekness
toward
all
men.
For
we
also
were
aforetime
foolish,
disobedient,
deceived,
serving
divers
lusts
and
pleasures,
living
in
malice
and
envy,
hateful,
hating
one
another.
But
when
the
kindness
of
God
our
Saviour,
and
his
love
toward
man,
appeared,
not
by
works
done
in
righteousness,
which
we
did
ourselves,
but
according
to
his
mercy
he
saved
us,
through
the
washing
of
regeneration
and renewing
of
the
Holy
Ghost,
which
he
poured
out
upon
us
richly,
through
Jesus
Christ
our
Saviour;
that,
being
justified
by
his
grace,
we
might
be
made
heirs
according
to
the
hope
of
eternal
life.
Faithful
is
the
saying,
and
concerning
these
things
I
will
that
thou
affirm
confidently,
to
the
end
that
they
which
have
believed
God
may
be
careful
to
maintain
good
works.
These
things
are
good
and
profitable
unto
men:
but
shun
foolish questionings,
and
genealogies,
and
strifes,
and
fightings
about
the
law;
for
they
are
unprofitable
and
vain.
A
man
that
is heretical
after
a
first
and
second
admonition
refuse;
knowing
that
such
a
one
is
perverted,
and
sinneth,
being self-condemned.
When
I
shall
send Artemas
unto
thee,
or
Tychicus,
give
diligence
to
come
unto
me
to
Nicopolis:
for
there
I
have
determined
to
winter.
Set
forward
Zenas
the
lawyer
and Apollos
on
their
journey
diligently,
that
nothing
be
wanting
unto
them.
And
let
our
people
also
learn
to
maintain
good
works
for
necessary
uses,
that
they
be
not
unfruitful.
All
that
are
with
me
salute
thee.
Salute
them
that
love
us
in
faith.
Grace
be
with
you
all.
Philemon
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO PHILEMON.
PHILEMON
Phm
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO
PHILEMON.
Paul,
a
prisoner
of
Christ
Jesus,
and
Timothy
our
brother,
to
Philemon
our
beloved
and fellow-worker,
and
to Apphia
our
sister,
and
to Archippus
our fellow-soldier,
and
to
the
church
in
thy
house:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
from
God
our
Father
and
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
I
thank
my
God
always,
making
mention
of
thee
in
my
prayers,
hearing
of
thy
love,
and
of
the
faith
which
thou
hast
toward
the
Lord
Jesus,
and
toward
all
the
saints;
that
the
fellowship
of
thy
faith
may
become
effectual,
in
the
knowledge
of
every
good
thing
which
is
in
you,
unto
Christ.
For
I
had
much
joy
and
comfort
in
thy
love,
because
the
hearts
of
the
saints
have
been
refreshed
through
thee,
brother.
Wherefore,
though
I
have
all
boldness
in
Christ
to
enjoin
thee
that
which
is befitting,
yet
for love’s
sake
I
rather
beseech,
being
such
a
one
as
Paul
the
aged,
and
now
a
prisoner
also
of
Christ
Jesus:
I
beseech
thee
for
my
child,
whom
I
have
begotten
in
my
bonds,
Onesimus,
who
was
aforetime
unprofitable
to
thee,
but
now
is
profitable
to
thee
and
to
me:
whom
I
have
sent
back
to
thee
in
his
own
person,
that
is,
my
very
heart:
whom
I
would
fain
have
kept
with
me,
that
in
thy
behalf
he
might
minister
unto
me
in
the
bonds
of
the
gospel:
but
without
thy
mind
I
would
do
nothing;
that
thy
goodness
should
not
be
as
of necessity,
but
of
free
will.
For
perhaps
he
was
therefore
parted
from
thee
for
a
season,
that
thou shouldest
have
him
for
ever;
no
longer
as
a
servant,
but
more
than
a
servant,
a
brother
beloved,
specially
to
me,
but
how
much
rather
to
thee,
both
in
the
flesh
and
in
the
Lord.
If
then
thou countest
me
a
partner,
receive
him
as
myself.
But
if
he
hath
wronged
thee
at
all,
or
oweth
thee
aught,
put
that
to
mine
account;
I
Paul
write
it
with
mine
own
hand,
I
will
repay
it:
that
I
say
not
unto
thee
how
that
thou
owest
to
me
even
thine
own
self
besides.
Yea,
brother,
let
me
have
joy
of
thee
in
the
Lord:
refresh
my
heart
in
Christ.
Having
confidence
in
thine
obedience
I
write
unto
thee,
knowing
that
thou
wilt
do
even
beyond
what
I
say.
But
withal
prepare
me
also
a
lodging:
for
I
hope
that
through
your
prayers
I
shall
be
granted
unto
you.
Epaphras,
my fellow-prisoner
in
Christ
Jesus, saluteth
thee;
and
so
do
Mark, Aristarchus,
Demas,
Luke,
my fellow-workers.
The
grace
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
be
with
your
spirit.
Amen.
Hebrews
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE HEBREWS.
HEBREWS
Heb
THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE
HEBREWS
God,
having
of
old
time
spoken
unto
the
fathers
in
the
prophets
by
divers
portions
and
in
divers
manners,
hath
at
the
end
of
these
days
spoken
unto
us
in
his
Son,
whom
he
appointed
heir
of
all
things,
through
whom
also
he
made
the worlds;
who
being
the effulgence
of
his
glory,
and
the
very
image
of
his
substance,
and
upholding
all
things
by
the
word
of
his
power,
when
he
had
made
purification
of
sins,
sat
down
on
the
right
hand
of
the
Majesty
on
high;
having
become
by
so
much
better
than
the
angels,
as
he
hath
inherited
a
more
excellent
name
than
they.
For
unto
which
of
the
angels
said
he
at
any
time,
Thou
art
my
Son,
This
day
have
I
begotten
thee?
and
again,
I
will
be
to
him
a
Father,
And
he
shall
be
to
me
a
Son?
And
when
he
again
bringeth
in
the
firstborn
into
the
world
he
saith,
And
let
all
the
angels
of
God
worship
him.
And
of
the
angels
he
saith,
Who
maketh
his
angels
winds,
And
his
ministers
a
flame
of
fire:
but
of
the
Son
he
saith,
Thy
throne,
O
God,
is
for
ever
and
ever;
And
the
sceptre
of
uprightness
is
the
sceptre
of
thy
kingdom.
Thou
hast
loved
righteousness,
and
hated
iniquity;
Therefore
God,
thy
God,
hath
anointed
thee
With
the
oil
of
gladness
above
thy
fellows.
And,
Thou,
Lord,
in
the
beginning
hast
laid
the
foundation
of
the
earth,
And
the
heavens
are
the
works
of
thy
hands:
They
shall
perish;
but
thou continuest:
And
they
all
shall
wax
old
as
doth
a
garment;
And
as
a
mantle
shalt
thou
roll
them
up,
As
a
garment,
and
they
shall
be
changed:
But
thou
art
the
same,
And
thy
years
shall
not
fail.
But
of
which
of
the
angels
hath
he
said
at
any
time,
Sit
thou
on
my
right
hand,
Till
I
make
thine
enemies
the
footstool
of
thy
feet?
Are
they
not
all
ministering
spirits,
sent
forth
to
do
service
for
the
sake
of
them
that
shall
inherit
salvation?
Therefore
we
ought
to
give
the
more
earnest
heed
to
the
things
that
were
heard,
lest
haply
we
drift
away
from
them.
For
if
the
word
spoken
through
angels
proved
stedfast,
and
every
transgression
and
disobedience
received
a
just
recompense
of
reward;
how
shall
we
escape,
if
we
neglect
so
great
salvation?
which
having
at
the
first
been
spoken
through
the
Lord,
was
confirmed
unto
us
by
them
that
heard;
God
also
bearing
witness
with
them,
both
by
signs
and
wonders,
and
by
manifold
powers,
and
by
gifts
of
the
Holy
Ghost,
according
to
his
own
will.
For
not
unto
angels
did
he
subject
the
world
to
come,
whereof
we
speak.
But
one
hath
somewhere
testified,
saying,
What
is
man,
that
thou
art
mindful
of
him?
Or
the
son
of
man,
that
thou
visitest
him?
Thou
madest
him
a
little
lower
than
the
angels;
Thou
crownedst
him
with
glory
and
honour,
And
didst
set
him
over
the
works
of
thy
hands:
Thou
didst
put
all
things
in
subjection
under
his
feet.
For
in
that
he
subjected
all
things
unto
him,
he
left
nothing
that
is
not
subject
to
him.
But
now
we
see
not
yet
all
things
subjected
to
him.
But
we
behold
him
who
hath
been
made
a
little
lower
than
the
angels,
even
Jesus,
because
of
the
suffering
of
death
crowned
with
glory
and
honour,
that
by
the
grace
of
God
he
should
taste
death
for
every
man.
For
it
became
him,
for
whom
are
all
things,
and
through
whom
are
all
things,
in
bringing
many
sons
unto
glory,
to
make
the author
of
their
salvation
perfect
through
sufferings.
For
both
he
that sanctifieth
and
they
that
are
sanctified
are
all
of
one:
for
which
cause
he
is
not
ashamed
to
call
them
brethren,
saying,
I
will
declare
thy
name
unto
my
brethren,
In
the
midst
of
the
congregation
will
I
sing
thy
praise.
And
again,
I
will
put
my
trust
in
him.
And
again,
Behold,
I
and
the
children
which
God
hath
given
me.
Since
then
the
children
are sharers
in
flesh
and
blood,
he
also
himself
in
like
manner
partook
of
the
same;
that
through
death
he
might
bring
to
nought
him
that
had
the
power
of
death,
that
is,
the
devil;
and
might
deliver
all
them
who
through
fear
of
death
were
all
their
lifetime
subject
to
bondage.
For
verily
not
of
angels
doth
he
take
hold,
but
he
taketh
hold
of
the
seed
of
Abraham.
Wherefore
it behoved
him
in
all
things
to
be
made
like
unto
his
brethren,
that
he
might
be
a
merciful
and
faithful
high
priest
in
things
pertaining
to
God,
to
make
propitiation
for
the
sins
of
the
people.
For
in
that
he
himself
hath
suffered
being
tempted,
he
is
able
to
succour
them
that
are
tempted.
Wherefore,
holy
brethren,
partakers
of
a
heavenly
calling,
consider
the Apostle
and
High
Priest
of
our
confession,
even
Jesus;
who
was
faithful
to
him
that
appointed
him,
as
also
was
Moses
in
all
his
house.
For
he
hath
been
counted
worthy
of
more
glory
than
Moses,
by
so
much
as
he
that
built
the
house
hath
more
honour
than
the
house.
For
every
house
is
builded
by
some
one;
but
he
that
built
all
things
is
God.
And
Moses
indeed
was
faithful
in
all
his
house
as
a
servant,
for
a
testimony
of
those
things
which
were
afterward
to
be
spoken;
but
Christ
as
a
son,
over
his
house;
whose
house
are
we,
if
we
hold
fast
our
boldness
and
the
glorying
of
our
hope
firm
unto
the
end.
Wherefore,
even
as
the
Holy
Ghost
saith,
Today
if
ye
shall
hear
his
voice,
Harden
not
your
hearts,
as
in
the
provocation,
Like
as
in
the
day
of
the
temptation
in
the
wilderness,
Wherewith
your
fathers
tempted
me
by proving
me,
And
saw
my
works
forty
years.
Wherefore
I
was
displeased
with
this
generation,
And
said,
They
do
alway
err
in
their
heart:
But
they
did
not
know
my
ways;
As
I
sware
in
my
wrath,
They
shall
not
enter
into
my
rest.
Take
heed,
brethren,
lest
haply
there
shall
be
in
any
one
of
you
an
evil
heart
of unbelief,
in
falling
away
from
the
living
God:
but
exhort
one
another
day
by
day,
so
long
as
it
is
called
Today;
lest
any
one
of
you
be
hardened
by
the
deceitfulness
of
sin:
for
we
are
become
partakers
of
Christ,
if
we
hold
fast
the
beginning
of
our
confidence
firm
unto
the
end:
while
it
is
said,
Today
if
ye
shall
hear
his
voice,
Harden
not
your
hearts,
as
in
the
provocation.
For
who,
when
they
heard,
did
provoke?
nay,
did
not
all
they
that
came
out
of
Egypt
by
Moses?
And
with
whom
was
he
displeased
forty
years?
was
it
not
with
them
that
sinned,
whose
carcases
fell
in
the
wilderness?
And
to
whom
sware
he
that
they
should
not
enter
into
his
rest,
but
to
them
that
were
disobedient?
And
we
see
that
they
were
not
able
to
enter
in
because
of unbelief.
Let
us
fear
therefore,
lest
haply,
a
promise
being
left
of
entering
into
his
rest,
any
one
of
you
should
seem
to
have
come
short
of
it.
For
indeed
we
have
had
good
tidings
preached
unto
us,
even
as
also
they:
but
the
word
of
hearing
did
not
profit
them,
because
they
were
not
united
by
faith
with
them
that
heard.
For
we
which
have
believed
do
enter
into
that
rest;
even
as
he
hath
said,
As
I
sware
in
my
wrath,
They
shall
not
enter
into
my
rest:
although
the
works
were
finished
from
the
foundation
of
the
world.
For
he
hath
said
somewhere
of
the
seventh
day
on
this
wise,
And
God
rested
on
the
seventh
day
from
all
his
works;
and
in
this
place
again,
They
shall
not
enter
into
my
rest.
Seeing
therefore
it
remaineth
that
some
should
enter thereinto,
and
they
to
whom
the
good
tidings
were
before
preached
failed
to
enter
in
because
of disobedience,
he
again defineth
a
certain
day,
saying
in
David,
after
so
long
a
time,
Today,
as
it
hath
been
before
said,
Today
if
ye
shall
hear
his
voice,
Harden
not
your
hearts.
For
if
Joshua
had
given
them
rest,
he
would
not
have
spoken
afterward
of
another
day.
There
remaineth
therefore
a
sabbath
rest
for
the
people
of
God.
For
he
that
is
entered
into
his
rest
hath
himself
also
rested
from
his
works,
as
God
did
from
his.
Let
us
therefore
give
diligence
to
enter
into
that
rest,
that
no
man
fall
after
the
same
example
of disobedience.
For
the
word
of
God
is
living,
and
active,
and
sharper
than
any
two-edged
sword,
and
piercing
even
to
the
dividing
of
soul
and
spirit,
of
both
joints
and
marrow,
and
quick
to
discern
the
thoughts
and
intents
of
the
heart.
And
there
is
no
creature
that
is
not
manifest
in
his
sight:
but
all
things
are
naked
and
laid
open
before
the
eyes
of
him
with
whom
we
have
to
do.
Having
then
a
great
high
priest,
who
hath
passed
through
the
heavens,
Jesus
the
Son
of
God,
let
us
hold
fast
our
confession.
For
we
have
not
a
high
priest
that
cannot
be
touched
with
the feeling
of
our infirmities;
but
one
that
hath
been
in
all
points
tempted
like
as
we
are,
yet
without
sin.
Let
us
therefore
draw
near
with
boldness
unto
the
throne
of
grace,
that
we
may
receive
mercy,
and
may
find
grace
to
help
us
in
time
of
need.
For
every
high
priest,
being
taken
from
among
men,
is
appointed
for
men
in
things
pertaining
to
God,
that
he
may
offer
both
gifts
and
sacrifices
for
sins:
who
can
bear
gently
with
the
ignorant
and
erring,
for
that
he
himself
also
is
compassed
with
infirmity;
and
by
reason
thereof
is
bound,
as
for
the
people,
so
also
for
himself,
to
offer
for
sins.
And
no
man
taketh
the
honour
unto
himself,
but
when
he
is
called
of
God,
even
as
was
Aaron.
So
Christ
also
glorified
not
himself
to
be
made
a
high
priest,
but
he
that
spake
unto
him,
Thou
art
my
Son,
This
day
have
I
begotten
thee:
as
he
saith
also
in
another
place,
Thou
art
a
priest
for
ever
After
the
order
of
Melchizedek.
Who
in
the
days
of
his
flesh,
having
offered
up
prayers
and
supplications
with
strong
crying
and
tears
unto
him
that
was
able
to
save
him
from
death,
and
having
been
heard
for
his
godly
fear,
though
he
was
a
Son,
yet
learned
obedience
by
the
things
which
he
suffered;
and
having
been
made
perfect,
he
became
unto
all
them
that
obey
him
the author
of
eternal
salvation;
named
of
God
a
high
priest
after
the
order
of
Melchizedek.
Of
whom
we
have
many
things
to
say,
and
hard
of
interpretation,
seeing
ye
are
become
dull
of
hearing.
For
when
by
reason
of
the
time
ye
ought
to
be
teachers,
ye
have
need
again
that
some
one
teach
you
the
rudiments
of
the
first
principles
of
the
oracles
of
God;
and
are
become
such
as
have
need
of
milk,
and
not
of
solid
food.
For
every
one
that partaketh
of
milk
is
without
experience
of
the
word
of
righteousness;
for
he
is
a
babe.
But
solid
food
is
for fullgrown
men,
even
those
who
by
reason
of
use
have
their
senses
exercised
to
discern
good
and
evil.
Wherefore
let
us
cease
to
speak
of
the
first principles
of
Christ,
and
press
on
unto
perfection;
not
laying
again
a
foundation
of
repentance
from
dead
works,
and
of
faith
toward
God,
of
the
teaching
of baptisms,
and
of
laying
on
of
hands,
and
of resurrection
of
the
dead,
and
of
eternal
judgment.
And
this
will
we
do,
if
God
permit.
For
as
touching
those
who
were
once
enlightened
and
tasted
of
the
heavenly
gift,
and
were
made
partakers
of
the
Holy
Ghost,
and
tasted
the
good
word
of
God,
and
the
powers
of
the
age
to
come,
and
then
fell
away,
it
is
impossible
to
renew
them
again
unto
repentance;
seeing
they crucify
to
themselves
the
Son
of
God afresh,
and
put
him
to
an
open
shame.
For
the
land
which
hath
drunk
the
rain
that
cometh
oft
upon
it,
and
bringeth
forth
herbs
meet
for
them
for
whose
sake
it
is
also
tilled,
receiveth
blessing
from
God:
but
if
it
beareth
thorns
and
thistles,
it
is
rejected
and
nigh
unto
a
curse;
whose
end
is
to
be
burned.
But,
beloved,
we
are
persuaded
better
things
of
you,
and
things
that
accompany
salvation,
though
we
thus
speak:
for
God
is
not
unrighteous
to
forget
your
work
and
the
love
which
ye
shewed
toward
his
name,
in
that
ye
ministered
unto
the
saints,
and
still
do
minister.
And
we
desire
that
each
one
of
you
may
shew
the
same
diligence
unto
the
fulness
of
hope
even
to
the
end:
that
ye
be
not
sluggish,
but
imitators
of
them
who
through
faith
and
patience
inherit
the
promises.
For
when
God
made
promise
to
Abraham,
since
he
could
swear
by
none
greater,
he
sware
by
himself,
saying,
Surely
blessing
I
will
bless
thee,
and
multiplying
I
will
multiply
thee.
And
thus,
having
patiently
endured,
he
obtained
the
promise.
For
men
swear
by
the
greater:
and
in
every
dispute
of
theirs
the
oath
is
final
for confirmation.
Wherein
God,
being
minded
to
shew
more
abundantly
unto
the
heirs
of
the
promise
the immutability
of
his
counsel,
interposed
with
an
oath:
that
by
two immutable
things,
in
which
it
is
impossible
for
God
to
lie,
we
may
have
a
strong
encouragement,
who
have
fled
for
refuge
to
lay
hold
of
the
hope
set
before
us;
which
we
have
as
an anchor
of
the
soul,
a
hope
both
sure
and
stedfast
and
entering
into
that
which
is
within
the
veil;
whither
as
a
forerunner
Jesus
entered
for
us,
having
become
a
high
priest
for
ever
after
the
order
of
Melchizedek.
For
this
Melchizedek,
king
of
Salem,
priest
of
God
Most
High,
who
met
Abraham
returning
from
the
slaughter
of
the
kings,
and
blessed
him,
to
whom
also
Abraham
divided
a
tenth
part
of
all (being
first,
by
interpretation,
King
of
righteousness,
and
then
also
King
of
Salem,
which
is,
King
of
peace;
without
father,
without
mother,
without
genealogy,
having
neither
beginning
of
days
nor
end
of
life,
but
made
like
unto
the
Son
of
God),
abideth
a
priest
continually.
Now
consider
how
great
this
man
was,
unto
whom
Abraham,
the
patriarch,
gave
a
tenth
out
of
the
chief
spoils.
And
they
indeed
of
the
sons
of
Levi
that
receive
the
priest’s
office
have
commandment
to
take
tithes
of
the
people
according
to
the
law,
that
is,
of
their
brethren,
though
these
have
come
out
of
the
loins
of
Abraham:
but
he
whose
genealogy
is
not
counted
from
them
hath
taken
tithes
of
Abraham,
and
hath
blessed
him
that
hath
the
promises.
But
without
any
dispute
the
less
is
blessed
of
the
better.
And
here
men
that
die
receive
tithes;
but
there
one,
of
whom
it
is
witnessed
that
he
liveth.
And,
so
to
say,
through
Abraham
even
Levi,
who
receiveth
tithes,
hath
paid
tithes;
for
he
was
yet
in
the
loins
of
his
father,
when
Melchizedek
met
him.
Now
if
there
was
perfection
through
the
Levitical
priesthood (for
under
it
hath
the
people
received
the
law),
what
further
need
was
there
that
another
priest
should
arise
after
the
order
of
Melchizedek,
and
not
be
reckoned
after
the
order
of
Aaron?
For
the
priesthood
being
changed,
there
is
made
of necessity
a
change
also
of
the
law.
For
he
of
whom
these
things
are
said belongeth
to
another
tribe,
from
which
no
man
hath
given
attendance
at
the
altar.
For
it
is
evident
that
our
Lord
hath
sprung
out
of
Judah;
as
to
which
tribe
Moses
spake
nothing
concerning
priests.
And
what
we
say
is
yet
more
abundantly
evident,
if
after
the
likeness
of
Melchizedek
there
ariseth
another
priest,
who
hath
been
made,
not
after
the
law
of
a carnal
commandment,
but
after
the
power
of
an
endless
life:
for
it
is
witnessed
of
him,
Thou
art
a
priest
for
ever
After
the
order
of
Melchizedek.
For
there
is
a disannulling
of
a foregoing
commandment
because
of
its
weakness
and unprofitableness
(for
the
law
made
nothing
perfect),
and
a
bringing
in thereupon
of
a
better
hope,
through
which
we
draw
nigh
unto
God.
And
inasmuch
as
it
is
not
without
the
taking
of
an
oath
(for
they
indeed
have
been
made
priests
without
an
oath;
but
he
with
an
oath
by
him
that
saith
of
him,
The
Lord
sware
and
will
not
repent
himself,
Thou
art
a
priest
for
ever);
by
so
much
also
hath
Jesus
become
the
surety
of
a
better
covenant.
And
they
indeed
have
been
made
priests
many
in
number,
because
that
by
death
they
are
hindered
from
continuing:
but
he,
because
he
abideth
for
ever,
hath
his
priesthood
unchangeable.
Wherefore
also
he
is
able
to
save
to
the
uttermost
them
that
draw
near
unto
God
through
him,
seeing
he
ever
liveth
to
make
intercession
for
them.
For
such
a
high
priest
became
us,
holy, guileless,
undefiled,
separated
from
sinners,
and
made
higher
than
the
heavens;
who needeth
not
daily,
like
those
high
priests,
to
offer
up
sacrifices,
first
for
his
own
sins,
and
then
for
the
sins
of
the
people:
for
this
he
did
once
for
all,
when
he
offered
up
himself.
For
the
law
appointeth
men
high
priests,
having
infirmity;
but
the
word
of
the
oath,
which
was
after
the
law,
appointeth
a
Son,
perfected
for
evermore.
Now
in
the
things
which
we
are
saying
the
chief
point
is
this:
We
have
such
a
high
priest,
who
sat
down
on
the
right
hand
of
the
throne
of
the
Majesty
in
the
heavens,
a
minister
of
the
sanctuary,
and
of
the
true
tabernacle,
which
the
Lord
pitched,
not
man.
For
every
high
priest
is
appointed
to
offer
both
gifts
and
sacrifices:
wherefore
it
is
necessary
that
this
high
priest
also
have
somewhat
to
offer.
Now
if
he
were
on
earth,
he
would
not
be
a
priest
at
all,
seeing
there
are
those
who
offer
the
gifts
according
to
the
law;
who
serve
that
which
is
a
copy
and
shadow
of
the
heavenly
things,
even
as
Moses
is
warned
of
God
when
he
is
about
to
make
the
tabernacle:
for,
See,
saith
he,
that
thou
make
all
things
according
to
the
pattern
that
was
shewed
thee
in
the
mount.
But
now
hath
he
obtained
a
ministry
the
more
excellent,
by
how
much
also
he
is
the
mediator
of
a
better
covenant,
which
hath
been
enacted
upon
better
promises.
For
if
that
first
covenant
had
been faultless,
then
would
no
place
have
been
sought
for
a
second.
For
finding
fault
with
them,
he
saith,
Behold,
the
days
come,
saith
the
Lord,
That
I
will
make
a
new
covenant
with
the
house
of
Israel
and
with
the
house
of
Judah;
Not
according
to
the
covenant
that
I
made
with
their
fathers
In
the
day
that
I
took
them
by
the
hand
to
lead
them
forth
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt;
For
they
continued
not
in
my
covenant,
And
I
regarded
them
not,
saith
the
Lord.
For
this
is
the
covenant
that
I
will
make
with
the
house
of
Israel
After
those
days,
saith
the
Lord;
I
will
put
my
laws
into
their
mind,
And
on
their
heart
also
will
I
write
them:
And
I
will
be
to
them
a
God,
And
they
shall
be
to
me
a
people:
And
they
shall
not
teach
every
man
his fellow-citizen,
And
every
man
his
brother,
saying,
Know
the
Lord:
For
all
shall
know
me,
From
the
least
to
the
greatest
of
them.
For
I
will
be
merciful
to
their
iniquities,
And
their
sins
will
I
remember
no
more.
In
that
he
saith,
A
new
covenant,
he
hath
made
the
first
old.
But
that
which
is
becoming
old
and
waxeth
aged
is
nigh
unto vanishing
away.
Now
even
the
first
covenant
had
ordinances
of
divine
service,
and
its
sanctuary,
a
sanctuary
of
this
world.
For
there
was
a
tabernacle
prepared,
the
first,
wherein
were
the
candlestick,
and
the
table,
and
the
shewbread;
which
is
called
the
Holy
place.
And
after
the
second
veil,
the
tabernacle
which
is
called
the
Holy
of
holies;
having
a
golden
censer,
and
the
ark
of
the
covenant
overlaid
round
about
with
gold,
wherein
was
a
golden
pot
holding
the
manna,
and
Aaron’s
rod
that
budded,
and
the
tables
of
the
covenant;
and
above
it
cherubim
of
glory
overshadowing
the mercy-seat;
of
which
things
we
cannot
now
speak severally.
Now
these
things
having
been
thus
prepared,
the
priests
go
in
continually
into
the
first
tabernacle,
accomplishing
the
services;
but
into
the
second
the
high
priest
alone,
once
in
the
year,
not
without
blood,
which
he
offereth
for
himself,
and
for
the
errors
of
the
people:
the
Holy
Ghost
this
signifying,
that
the
way
into
the
holy
place
hath
not
yet
been
made
manifest,
while
as
the
first
tabernacle
is
yet
standing;
which
is
a
parable
for
the
time
now
present;
according
to
which
are
offered
both
gifts
and
sacrifices
that
cannot,
as
touching
the
conscience,
make
the worshipper
perfect,
being
only (with
meats
and
drinks
and
divers washings)
carnal
ordinances,
imposed
until
a
time
of
reformation.
But
Christ
having
come
a
high
priest
of
the
good
things
to
come,
through
the
greater
and
more
perfect
tabernacle,
not
made
with
hands,
that
is
to
say,
not
of
this
creation,
nor
yet
through
the
blood
of
goats
and
calves,
but
through
his
own
blood,
entered
in
once
for
all
into
the
holy
place,
having
obtained
eternal
redemption.
For
if
the
blood
of
goats
and
bulls,
and
the
ashes
of
a
heifer
sprinkling
them
that
have
been
defiled,
sanctify
unto
the
cleanness
of
the
flesh:
how
much
more
shall
the
blood
of
Christ,
who
through
the
eternal
Spirit
offered
himself
without
blemish
unto
God,
cleanse
your
conscience
from
dead
works
to
serve
the
living
God?
And
for
this
cause
he
is
the
mediator
of
a
new
covenant,
that
a
death
having
taken
place
for
the
redemption
of
the
transgressions
that
were
under
the
first
covenant,
they
that
have
been
called
may
receive
the
promise
of
the
eternal
inheritance.
For
where
a
testament
is,
there
must
of necessity
be
the
death
of
him
that
made
it.
For
a
testament
is
of
force
where
there
hath
been
death:
for
doth
it
ever
avail
while
he
that
made
it
liveth?
Wherefore
even
the
first
covenant
hath
not
been
dedicated
without
blood.
For
when
every
commandment
had
been
spoken
by
Moses
unto
all
the
people
according
to
the
law,
he
took
the
blood
of
the
calves
and
the
goats,
with
water
and
scarlet
wool
and
hyssop,
and
sprinkled
both
the
book
itself,
and
all
the
people,
saying,
This
is
the
blood
of
the
covenant
which
God
commanded
to you-ward.
Moreover
the
tabernacle
and
all
the
vessels
of
the
ministry
he
sprinkled
in
like
manner
with
the
blood.
And
according
to
the
law,
I
may
almost
say,
all
things
are
cleansed
with
blood,
and
apart
from
shedding
of
blood
there
is
no
remission.
It
was
necessary
therefore
that
the
copies
of
the
things
in
the
heavens
should
be
cleansed
with
these;
but
the
heavenly
things
themselves
with
better
sacrifices
than
these.
For
Christ
entered
not
into
a
holy
place
made
with
hands,
like
in
pattern
to
the
true;
but
into
heaven
itself,
now
to
appear
before
the
face
of
God
for
us:
nor
yet
that
he
should
offer
himself
often;
as
the
high
priest
entereth
into
the
holy
place
year
by
year
with
blood
not
his
own;
else
must
he
often
have
suffered
since
the
foundation
of
the
world:
but
now
once
at
the
end
of
the
ages
hath
he
been
manifested
to
put
away
sin
by
the
sacrifice
of
himself.
And
inasmuch
as
it
is
appointed
unto
men
once
to
die,
and
after
this
cometh
judgment;
so
Christ
also,
having
been
once
offered
to
bear
the
sins
of
many,
shall
appear
a
second
time,
apart
from
sin,
to
them
that
wait
for
him,
unto
salvation.
For
the
law
having
a
shadow
of
the
good
things
to
come,
not
the
very
image
of
the
things,
they
can
never
with
the
same
sacrifices
year
by
year,
which
they
offer
continually,
make
perfect
them
that
draw
nigh.
Else
would
they
not
have
ceased
to
be
offered,
because
the
worshippers,
having
been
once
cleansed,
would
have
had
no
more
conscience
of
sins?
But
in
those
sacrifices
there
is
a
remembrance
made
of
sins
year
by
year.
For
it
is
impossible
that
the
blood
of
bulls
and
goats
should
take
away
sins.
Wherefore
when
he
cometh
into
the
world,
he
saith,
Sacrifice
and
offering
thou
wouldest
not,
But
a
body
didst
thou
prepare
for
me;
In
whole
burnt
offerings
and
sacrifices
for
sin
thou hadst
no
pleasure:
Then
said
I,
Lo,
I
am
come (In
the
roll
of
the
book
it
is
written
of
me)
To
do
thy
will,
O
God.
Saying
above,
Sacrifices
and
offerings
and
whole
burnt
offerings
and
sacrifices
for
sin
thou
wouldest
not,
neither
hadst
pleasure
therein (the
which
are
offered
according
to
the
law),
then
hath
he
said,
Lo,
I
am
come
to
do
thy
will.
He
taketh
away
the
first,
that
he
may
establish
the
second.
By
which
will
we
have
been
sanctified
through
the
offering
of
the
body
of
Jesus
Christ
once
for
all.
And
every
priest
indeed
standeth
day
by
day
ministering
and
offering
oftentimes
the
same
sacrifices,
the
which
can
never
take
away
sins:
but
he,
when
he
had
offered
one
sacrifice
for
sins
for
ever,
sat
down
on
the
right
hand
of
God;
from
henceforth
expecting
till
his
enemies
be
made
the
footstool
of
his
feet.
For
by
one
offering
he
hath
perfected
for
ever
them
that
are
sanctified.
And
the
Holy
Ghost
also
beareth
witness
to
us:
for
after
he
hath
said,
This
is
the
covenant
that
I
will
make
with
them
After
those
days,
saith
the
Lord;
I
will
put
my
laws
on
their
heart,
And
upon
their
mind
also
will
I
write
them;
then
saith
he,
And
their
sins
and
their
iniquities
will
I
remember
no
more.
Now
where
remission
of
these
is,
there
is
no
more
offering
for
sin.
Having
therefore,
brethren,
boldness
to
enter
into
the
holy
place
by
the
blood
of
Jesus,
by
the
way
which
he
dedicated
for
us,
a
new
and
living
way,
through
the
veil,
that
is
to
say,
his
flesh;
and
having
a
great
priest
over
the
house
of
God;
let
us
draw
near
with
a
true
heart
in
fulness
of
faith,
having
our
hearts
sprinkled
from
an
evil
conscience,
and
our
body
washed
with
pure
water:
let
us
hold
fast
the
confession
of
our
hope
that
it
waver
not;
for
he
is
faithful
that
promised:
and
let
us
consider
one
another
to
provoke
unto
love
and
good
works;
not
forsaking
the
assembling
of
ourselves
together,
as
the
custom
of
some
is,
but
exhorting
one
another;
and
so
much
the
more,
as
ye
see
the
day
drawing
nigh.
For
if
we
sin
wilfully
after
that
we
have
received
the
knowledge
of
the
truth,
there
remaineth
no
more
a
sacrifice
for
sins,
but
a
certain
fearful
expectation
of
judgment,
and
a
fierceness
of
fire
which
shall
devour
the
adversaries.
A
man
that
hath
set
at
nought
Moses’
law
dieth
without
compassion
on
the
word
of
two
or
three
witnesses:
of
how
much
sorer
punishment,
think
ye,
shall
he
be
judged
worthy,
who
hath
trodden
under
foot
the
Son
of
God,
and
hath
counted
the
blood
of
the
covenant,
wherewith
he
was
sanctified,
an
unholy
thing,
and
hath
done
despite
unto
the
Spirit
of
grace?
For
we
know
him
that
said,
Vengeance belongeth
unto
me,
I
will
recompense.
And
again,
The
Lord
shall
judge
his
people.
It
is
a
fearful
thing
to
fall
into
the
hands
of
the
living
God.
But
call
to
remembrance
the
former
days,
in
which,
after
ye
were
enlightened,
ye
endured
a
great
conflict
of
sufferings;
partly,
being
made
a
gazingstock
both
by
reproaches
and
afflictions;
and
partly,
becoming
partakers
with
them
that
were
so
used.
For
ye
both
had
compassion
on
them
that
were
in
bonds,
and
took
joyfully
the
spoiling
of
your
possessions,
knowing
that
ye
yourselves
have
a
better
possession
and
an
abiding
one.
Cast
not
away
therefore
your
boldness,
which
hath
great
recompense
of
reward.
For
ye
have
need
of
patience,
that,
having
done
the
will
of
God,
ye
may
receive
the
promise.
For
yet
a
very
little
while,
He
that
cometh
shall
come,
and
shall
not
tarry.
But
my
righteous
one
shall
live
by
faith:
And
if
he
shrink
back,
my
soul
hath
no
pleasure
in
him.
But
we
are
not
of
them
that
shrink
back
unto perdition;
but
of
them
that
have
faith
unto
the
saving
of
the
soul.
Now
faith
is
the
assurance
of
things
hoped
for,
the proving
of
things
not
seen.
For
therein
the
elders
had
witness
borne
to
them.
By
faith
we
understand
that
the worlds
have
been
framed
by
the
word
of
God,
so
that
what
is
seen
hath
not
been
made
out
of
things
which
do
appear.
By
faith
Abel
offered
unto
God
a
more
excellent
sacrifice
than
Cain,
through
which
he
had
witness
borne
to
him
that
he
was
righteous,
God
bearing
witness
in
respect
of
his
gifts:
and
through
it
he
being
dead
yet
speaketh.
By
faith
Enoch
was
translated
that
he
should
not
see
death;
and
he
was
not
found,
because
God
translated
him:
for
before
his
translation
he
hath
had
witness
borne
to
him
that
he
had
been well-pleasing
unto
God:
And
without
faith
it
is
impossible
to
be well-pleasing
unto
him:
for
he
that
cometh
to
God
must
believe
that
he
is,
and
that
he
is
a
rewarder
of
them
that
seek
after
him.
By
faith
Noah,
being
warned
of
God
concerning
things
not
seen
as
yet,
moved
with
godly
fear,
prepared
an
ark
to
the
saving
of
his
house;
through
which
he
condemned
the
world,
and
became
heir
of
the
righteousness
which
is
according
to
faith.
By
faith
Abraham,
when
he
was
called,
obeyed
to
go
out
unto
a
place
which
he
was
to
receive
for
an
inheritance;
and
he
went
out,
not
knowing
whither
he
went.
By
faith
he
became
a
sojourner
in
the
land
of
promise,
as
in
a
land
not
his
own,
dwelling
in
tents,
with
Isaac
and
Jacob,
the
heirs
with
him
of
the
same
promise:
for
he
looked
for
the
city
which
hath
the
foundations,
whose
builder
and
maker
is
God.
By
faith
even
Sarah
herself
received
power
to
conceive
seed
when
she
was
past
age,
since
she
counted
him
faithful
who
had
promised:
wherefore
also
there
sprang
of
one,
and
him
as
good
as
dead,
so
many
as
the
stars
of
heaven
in
multitude,
and
as
the
sand,
which
is
by
the
sea
shore,
innumerable.
These
all
died
in
faith,
not
having
received
the
promises,
but
having
seen
them
and
greeted
them
from
afar,
and
having
confessed
that
they
were
strangers
and
pilgrims
on
the
earth.
For
they
that
say
such
things
make
it
manifest
that
they
are
seeking
after
a
country
of
their
own.
And
if
indeed
they
had
been
mindful
of
that
country
from
which
they
went
out,
they
would
have
had
opportunity
to
return.
But
now
they
desire
a
better
country,
that
is,
a
heavenly:
wherefore
God
is
not
ashamed
of
them,
to
be
called
their
God:
for
he
hath
prepared
for
them
a
city.
By
faith
Abraham,
being
tried,
offered
up
Isaac:
yea,
he
that
had
gladly
received
the
promises
was
offering
up
his
only
begotten
son;
even
he
to
whom
it
was
said,
In
Isaac
shall
thy
seed
be
called:
accounting
that
God
is
able
to
raise
up,
even
from
the
dead;
from
whence
he
did
also
in
a
parable
receive
him
back.
By
faith
Isaac
blessed
Jacob
and
Esau,
even
concerning
things
to
come.
By
faith
Jacob,
when
he
was
a
dying,
blessed
each
of
the
sons
of
Joseph;
and
worshipped,
leaning
upon
the
top
of
his
staff.
By
faith
Joseph,
when
his
end
was
nigh,
made
mention
of
the
departure
of
the
children
of
Israel;
and
gave
commandment
concerning
his
bones.
By
faith
Moses,
when
he
was
born,
was
hid
three
months
by
his
parents,
because
they
saw
he
was
a
goodly
child;
and
they
were
not
afraid
of
the
king’s
commandment.
By
faith
Moses,
when
he
was
grown
up,
refused
to
be
called
the
son
of
Pharaoh’s
daughter;
choosing
rather
to
be
evil
entreated
with
the
people
of
God,
than
to
enjoy
the
pleasures
of
sin
for
a
season;
accounting
the
reproach
of
Christ
greater
riches
than
the
treasures
of
Egypt:
for
he
looked
unto
the
recompense
of
reward.
By
faith
he
forsook
Egypt,
not
fearing
the
wrath
of
the
king:
for
he
endured,
as
seeing
him
who
is invisible.
By
faith
he
kept
the
passover,
and
the
sprinkling
of
the
blood,
that
the
destroyer
of
the
firstborn
should
not
touch
them.
By
faith
they
passed
through
the
Red
sea
as
by
dry
land:
which
the
Egyptians
assaying
to
do
were
swallowed
up.
By
faith
the
walls
of
Jericho
fell
down,
after
they
had
been
compassed
about
for
seven
days.
By
faith
Rahab
the
harlot
perished
not
with
them
that
were
disobedient,
having
received
the
spies
with
peace.
And
what
shall
I
more
say?
for
the
time
will
fail
me
if
I
tell
of
Gideon,
Barak,
Samson,
Jephthah;
of
David
and
Samuel
and
the
prophets:
who
through
faith
subdued
kingdoms,
wrought
righteousness,
obtained
promises,
stopped
the
mouths
of
lions,
quenched
the
power
of
fire,
escaped
the
edge
of
the
sword,
from
weakness
were
made
strong,
waxed
mighty
in
war,
turned
to
flight
armies
of
aliens.
Women
received
their
dead
by
a resurrection:
and
others
were
tortured,
not
accepting
their
deliverance;
that
they
might
obtain
a
better resurrection:
and
others
had
trial
of
mockings
and
scourgings,
yea,
moreover
of
bonds
and
imprisonment:
they
were
stoned,
they
were
sawn
asunder,
they
were
tempted,
they
were
slain
with
the
sword:
they
went
about
in
sheepskins,
in goatskins;
being
destitute,
afflicted,
evil
entreated
(of
whom
the
world
was
not
worthy),
wandering
in
deserts
and
mountains
and
caves,
and
the
holes
of
the
earth.
And
these
all,
having
had
witness
borne
to
them
through
their
faith,
received
not
the
promise,
God
having
provided
some
better
thing
concerning
us,
that
apart
from
us
they
should
not
be
made
perfect.
Therefore
let
us
also,
seeing
we
are
compassed
about
with
so
great
a
cloud
of
witnesses,
lay
aside
every
weight,
and
the
sin
which
doth
so
easily
beset
us,
and
let
us
run
with
patience
the
race
that
is
set
before
us,
looking
unto
Jesus
the author
and
perfecter
of
our
faith,
who
for
the
joy
that
was
set
before
him
endured
the
cross,
despising
shame,
and
hath
sat
down
at
the
right
hand
of
the
throne
of
God.
For
consider
him
that
hath
endured
such gainsaying
of
sinners
against
themselves,
that
ye
wax
not
weary,
fainting
in
your
souls.
Ye
have
not
yet resisted
unto
blood,
striving
against
sin:
and
ye
have
forgotten
the
exhortation,
which reasoneth
with
you
as
with
sons,
My
son,
regard
not
lightly
the
chastening
of
the
Lord,
Nor
faint
when
thou
art
reproved
of
him;
For
whom
the
Lord
loveth
he
chasteneth,
And
scourgeth
every
son
whom
he
receiveth.
It
is
for
chastening
that
ye
endure;
God
dealeth
with
you
as
with
sons;
for
what
son
is
there
whom
his
father
chasteneth
not?
But
if
ye
are
without
chastening,
whereof
all
have
been
made
partakers,
then
are
ye
bastards,
and
not
sons.
Furthermore,
we
had
the
fathers
of
our
flesh
to
chasten
us,
and
we
gave
them
reverence:
shall
we
not
much
rather
be
in
subjection
unto
the
Father
of
spirits,
and
live?
For
they
verily
for
a
few
days
chastened
us
as
seemed
good
to
them;
but
he
for
our
profit,
that
we
may
be
partakers
of
his
holiness.
All
chastening
seemeth
for
the
present
to
be
not
joyous,
but
grievous:
yet
afterward
it
yieldeth
peaceable
fruit
unto
them
that
have
been
exercised
thereby,
even
the
fruit
of
righteousness.
Wherefore
lift
up
the
hands
that
hang
down,
and
the palsied
knees;
and
make
straight
paths
for
your
feet,
that
that
which
is
lame
be
not
turned
out
of
the
way,
but
rather
be
healed.
Follow
after
peace
with
all
men,
and
the sanctification
without
which
no
man
shall
see
the
Lord:
looking
carefully
lest
there
be
any
man
that
falleth
short
of
the
grace
of
God;
lest
any
root
of
bitterness
springing
up
trouble
you,
and
thereby
the
many
be
defiled;
lest
there
be
any
fornicator,
or
profane
person,
as
Esau,
who
for
one
mess
of
meat
sold
his
own
birthright.
For
ye
know
that
even
when
he
afterward
desired
to
inherit
the
blessing,
he
was
rejected (for
he
found
no
place
of
repentance),
though
he
sought
it
diligently
with
tears.
For
ye
are
not
come
unto
a
mount
that
might
be
touched,
and
that
burned
with
fire,
and
unto
blackness,
and
darkness,
and
tempest,
and
the
sound
of
a
trumpet,
and
the
voice
of
words;
which
voice
they
that
heard
entreated
that
no
word
more
should
be
spoken
unto
them:
for
they
could
not
endure
that
which
was
enjoined,
If
even
a
beast
touch
the
mountain,
it
shall
be
stoned;
and
so
fearful
was
the
appearance,
that
Moses
said,
I
exceedingly
fear
and
quake:
but
ye
are
come
unto
mount
Zion,
and
unto
the
city
of
the
living
God,
the
heavenly
Jerusalem,
and
to
innumerable
hosts
of
angels,
to
the
general
assembly
and
church
of
the
firstborn
who
are
enrolled
in
heaven,
and
to
God
the
Judge
of
all,
and
to
the
spirits
of
just
men
made
perfect,
and
to
Jesus
the
mediator
of
a
new
covenant,
and
to
the
blood
of
sprinkling
that
speaketh
better
than
that
of
Abel.
See
that
ye
refuse
not
him
that
speaketh.
For
if
they
escaped
not,
when
they
refused
him
that
warned
them
on
earth,
much
more
shall
not
we
escape,
who
turn
away
from
him
that
warneth
from
heaven:
whose
voice
then
shook
the
earth:
but
now
he
hath
promised,
saying,
Yet
once
more
will
I
make
to
tremble
not
the
earth
only,
but
also
the
heaven.
And
this
word,
Yet
once
more,
signifieth
the
removing
of
those
things
that
are
shaken,
as
of
things
that
have
been
made,
that
those
things
which
are
not
shaken
may
remain.
Wherefore,
receiving
a
kingdom
that
cannot
be
shaken,
let
us
have
grace,
whereby
we
may
offer
service well-pleasing
to
God
with
reverence
and
awe:
for
our
God
is
a
consuming
fire.
Let
love
of
the
brethren
continue.
Forget
not
to
shew
love
unto
strangers:
for
thereby
some
have
entertained
angels
unawares.
Remember
them
that
are
in
bonds,
as
bound
with
them;
them
that
are
evil
entreated,
as
being
yourselves
also
in
the
body.
Let
marriage
be
had
in
honour
among
all,
and
let
the
bed
be
undefiled:
for
fornicators
and
adulterers
God
will
judge.
Be
ye
free
from
the
love
of
money;
content
with
such
things
as
ye
have:
for
himself
hath
said,
I
will
in
no
wise
fail
thee,
neither
will
I
in
any
wise
forsake
thee.
So
that
with
good
courage
we
say,
The
Lord
is
my
helper;
I
will
not
fear:
What
shall
man
do
unto
me?
Remember
them
that
had
the
rule
over
you,
which
spake
unto
you
the
word
of
God;
and
considering
the
issue
of
their
life,
imitate
their
faith.
Jesus
Christ
is
the
same
yesterday
and
today,
yea
and
for
ever.
Be
not
carried
away
by
divers
and
strange
teachings:
for
it
is
good
that
the
heart
be
stablished
by
grace;
not
by
meats,
wherein
they
that
occupied
themselves
were
not
profited.
We
have
an
altar,
whereof
they
have
no
right
to
eat
which
serve
the
tabernacle.
For
the
bodies
of
those
beasts,
whose
blood
is
brought
into
the
holy
place
by
the
high
priest
as
an
offering
for
sin,
are
burned
without
the
camp.
Wherefore
Jesus
also,
that
he
might
sanctify
the
people
through
his
own
blood,
suffered
without
the
gate.
Let
us
therefore
go
forth
unto
him
without
the
camp,
bearing
his
reproach.
For
we
have
not
here
an
abiding
city,
but
we
seek
after
the
city
which
is
to
come.
Through
him
then
let
us
offer
up
a
sacrifice
of
praise
to
God
continually,
that
is,
the
fruit
of
lips
which
make
confession
to
his
name.
But
to
do
good
and
to
communicate
forget
not:
for
with
such
sacrifices
God
is
well
pleased.
Obey
them
that
have
the
rule
over
you,
and
submit
to
them:
for
they
watch
in
behalf
of
your
souls,
as
they
that
shall
give
account;
that
they
may
do
this
with
joy,
and
not
with
grief:
for
this
were
unprofitable
for
you.
Pray
for
us:
for
we
are
persuaded
that
we
have
a
good
conscience,
desiring
to
live
honestly
in
all
things.
And
I
exhort
you
the
more
exceedingly
to
do
this,
that
I
may
be
restored
to
you
the
sooner.
Now
the
God
of
peace,
who
brought
again
from
the
dead
the
great
shepherd
of
the
sheep
with
the
blood
of
the
eternal
covenant,
even
our
Lord
Jesus,
make
you
perfect
in
every
good
thing
to
do
his
will,
working
in
us
that
which
is
well-pleasing
in
his
sight,
through
Jesus
Christ;
to
whom
be
the
glory
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
But
I
exhort
you,
brethren,
bear
with
the
word
of
exhortation:
for
I
have
written
unto
you
in
few
words.
Know
ye
that
our
brother
Timothy
hath
been
set
at
liberty;
with
whom,
if
he
come
shortly,
I
will
see
you.
Salute
all
them
that
have
the
rule
over
you,
and
all
the
saints.
They
of
Italy
salute
you.
Grace
be
with
you
all.
Amen.
James
THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF JAMES.
JAMES
Jas
THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF
JAMES.
James,
a
servant
of
God
and
of
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
to
the
twelve
tribes
which
are
of
the
Dispersion,
greeting.
Count
it
all
joy,
my
brethren,
when
ye
fall
into
manifold
temptations;
Knowing
that
the
proof
of
your
faith
worketh
patience.
And
let
patience
have
its
perfect
work,
that
ye
may
be
perfect
and
entire,
lacking
in
nothing.
But
if
any
of
you
lacketh
wisdom,
let
him
ask
of
God,
who
giveth
to
all
liberally
and
upbraideth
not;
and
it
shall
be
given
him.
But
let
him
ask
in
faith,
nothing
doubting:
for
he
that
doubteth
is
like
the
surge
of
the
sea
driven
by
the
wind
and
tossed.
For
let
not
that
man
think
that
he
shall
receive
anything
of
the
Lord;
a doubleminded
man,
unstable
in
all
his
ways.
But
let
the
brother
of
low
degree
glory
in
his
high
estate:
and
the
rich,
in
that
he
is
made
low:
because
as
the
flower
of
the
grass
he
shall
pass
away.
For
the
sun
ariseth
with
the
scorching
wind,
and
withereth
the
grass;
and
the
flower
thereof
falleth,
and
the
grace
of
the
fashion
of
it
perisheth:
so
also
shall
the
rich
man
fade
away
in
his
goings.
Blessed
is
the
man
that
endureth
temptation:
for
when
he
hath
been
approved,
he
shall
receive
the
crown
of
life,
which
the
Lord
promised
to
them
that
love
him.
Let
no
man
say
when
he
is
tempted,
I
am
tempted
of
God:
for
God
cannot
be
tempted
with
evil,
and
he
himself
tempteth
no
man:
but
each
man
is
tempted,
when
he
is
drawn
away
by
his
own
lust,
and
enticed.
Then
the
lust,
when
it
hath
conceived,
beareth
sin:
and
the
sin,
when
it
is fullgrown,
bringeth
forth
death.
Be
not
deceived,
my
beloved
brethren.
Every
good
gift
and
every
perfect boon
is
from
above,
coming
down
from
the
Father
of
lights,
with
whom
can
be
no
variation,
neither
shadow
that
is
cast
by
turning.
Of
his
own
will
he
brought
us
forth
by
the
word
of
truth,
that
we
should
be
a
kind
of
firstfruits
of
his
creatures.
Ye
know
this,
my
beloved
brethren.
But
let
every
man
be
swift
to
hear,
slow
to
speak,
slow
to
wrath:
for
the
wrath
of
man
worketh
not
the
righteousness
of
God.
Wherefore
putting
away
all
filthiness
and
overflowing
of
wickedness,
receive
with
meekness
the
implanted
word,
which
is
able
to
save
your
souls.
But
be
ye
doers
of
the
word,
and
not hearers
only, deluding
your
own
selves.
For
if
any
one
is
a hearer
of
the
word,
and
not
a
doer,
he
is
like
unto
a
man
beholding
his
natural
face
in
a
mirror:
for
he
beholdeth
himself,
and
goeth
away,
and
straightway
forgetteth
what
manner
of
man
he
was.
But
he
that
looketh
into
the
perfect
law,
the
law
of
liberty,
and
so
continueth,
being
not
a hearer
that
forgetteth,
but
a
doer
that
worketh,
this
man
shall
be
blessed
in
his
doing.
If
any
man
thinketh
himself
to
be
religious,
while
he
bridleth
not
his
tongue
but
deceiveth
his
heart,
this
man’s
religion
is
vain.
Pure
religion
and
undefiled
before
our
God
and
Father
is
this,
to
visit
the
fatherless
and
widows
in
their
affliction,
and
to
keep
himself unspotted
from
the
world.
My
brethren,
hold
not
the
faith
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
the
Lord
of
glory,
with
respect
of
persons.
For
if
there
come
into
your
synagogue
a
man
with
a
gold
ring,
in
fine
clothing,
and
there
come
in
also
a
poor
man
in
vile
clothing;
and
ye
have
regard
to
him
that
weareth
the
fine
clothing,
and
say,
Sit
thou
here
in
a
good
place;
and
ye
say
to
the
poor
man,
Stand
thou
there,
or
sit
under
my
footstool;
are
ye
not
divided
in
your
own
mind,
and
become
judges
with
evil
thoughts?
Hearken,
my
beloved
brethren;
did
not
God
choose
them
that
are
poor
as
to
the
world
to
be
rich
in
faith,
and
heirs
of
the
kingdom
which
he
promised
to
them
that
love
him?
But
ye
have dishonoured
the
poor
man.
Do
not
the
rich
oppress
you,
and
themselves
drag
you
before
the judgment-seats?
Do
not
they
blaspheme
the
honourable
name
by
the
which
ye
are
called?
Howbeit
if
ye
fulfill
the
royal
law,
according
to
the
scripture,
Thou
shalt
love
thy
neighbour
as
thyself,
ye
do
well:
but
if
ye
have
respect
of
persons,
ye
commit
sin,
being
convicted
by
the
law
as
transgressors.
For
whosoever
shall
keep
the
whole
law,
and
yet
stumble
in
one
point,
he
is
become
guilty
of
all.
For
he
that
said,
Do
not
commit
adultery,
said
also,
Do
not
kill.
Now
if
thou
dost
not
commit
adultery,
but killest,
thou
art
become
a
transgressor
of
the
law.
So
speak
ye,
and
so
do,
as
men
that
are
to
be
judged
by
a
law
of
liberty.
For
judgment
is
without
mercy
to
him
that
hath
shewed
no
mercy:
mercy
glorieth
against
judgment.
What
doth
it
profit,
my
brethren,
if
a
man
say
he
hath
faith,
but
have
not
works?
can
that
faith
save
him?
If
a
brother
or
sister
be
naked,
and
in
lack
of
daily
food,
and
one
of
you
say
unto
them,
Go
in
peace,
be
ye
warmed
and
filled;
and
yet
ye
give
them
not
the
things
needful
to
the
body;
what
doth
it
profit?
Even
so
faith,
if
it
have
not
works,
is
dead
in
itself.
Yea,
a
man
will
say,
Thou
hast
faith,
and
I
have
works:
shew
me
thy
faith
apart
from
thy
works,
and
I
by
my
works
will
shew
thee
my
faith.
Thou
believest
that
God
is
one;
thou
doest
well:
the
devils
also
believe,
and
shudder.
But
wilt
thou
know,
O
vain
man,
that
faith
apart
from
works
is
barren?
Was
not
Abraham
our
father
justified
by
works,
in
that
he
offered
up
Isaac
his
son
upon
the
altar?
Thou
seest
that
faith
wrought
with
his
works,
and
by
works
was
faith
made
perfect;
and
the
scripture
was
fulfilled
which
saith,
And
Abraham
believed
God,
and
it
was
reckoned
unto
him
for
righteousness;
and
he
was
called
the
friend
of
God.
Ye
see
that
by
works
a
man
is
justified,
and
not
only
by
faith.
And
in
like
manner
was
not
also
Rahab
the
harlot
justified
by
works,
in
that
she
received
the
messengers,
and
sent
them
out
another
way?
For
as
the
body
apart
from
the
spirit
is
dead,
even
so
faith
apart
from
works
is
dead.
Be
not
many
teachers,
my
brethren,
knowing
that
we
shall
receive
heavier
judgment.
For
in
many
things
we
all
stumble.
If
any
stumbleth
not
in
word,
the
same
is
a
perfect
man,
able
to
bridle
the
whole
body
also.
Now
if
we
put
the
horses’
bridles
into
their
mouths,
that
they
may
obey
us,
we
turn
about
their
whole
body
also.
Behold,
the
ships
also,
though
they
are
so
great,
and
are
driven
by
rough
winds,
are
yet
turned
about
by
a
very
small
rudder,
whither
the impulse
of
the steersman willeth.
So
the
tongue
also
is
a
little
member,
and
boasteth
great
things.
Behold,
how
much
wood
is
kindled
by
how
small
a
fire!
And
the
tongue
is
a
fire:
the
world
of
iniquity
among
our
members
is
the
tongue,
which
defileth
the
whole
body,
and
setteth
on
fire
the
wheel
of
nature,
and
is
set
on
fire
by
hell.
For
every
kind
of
beasts
and
birds,
of
creeping
things
and
things
in
the
sea,
is
tamed,
and
hath
been
tamed
by
mankind:
but
the
tongue
can
no
man
tame;
it
is
a
restless
evil,
it
is
full
of
deadly
poison.
Therewith
bless
we
the
Lord
and
Father;
and
therewith
curse
we
men,
which
are
made
after
the
likeness
of
God:
out
of
the
same
mouth
cometh
forth
blessing
and
cursing.
My
brethren,
these
things
ought
not
so
to
be.
Doth
the
fountain
send
forth
from
the
same
opening
sweet
water
and
bitter?
Can
a
fig
tree,
my
brethren,
yield
olives,
or
a
vine
figs?
neither
can
salt
water
yield
sweet.
Who
is
wise
and
understanding
among
you?
let
him
shew
by
his
good
life
his
works
in
meekness
of
wisdom.
But
if
ye
have
bitter
jealousy
and faction
in
your
heart,
glory
not
and
lie
not
against
the
truth.
This
wisdom
is
not
a
wisdom
that
cometh
down
from
above,
but
is
earthly,
sensual,
devilish.
For
where
jealousy
and faction
are,
there
is
confusion
and
every
vile
deed.
But
the
wisdom
that
is
from
above
is
first
pure,
then
peaceable,
gentle,
easy
to
be
entreated,
full
of
mercy
and
good
fruits,
without variance,
without
hypocrisy.
And
the
fruit
of
righteousness
is
sown
in
peace
for
them
that
make
peace.
Whence
come
wars
and
whence
come
fightings
among
you?
come
they
not
hence,
even
of
your
pleasures
that
war
in
your
members?
Ye
lust,
and
have
not:
ye
kill,
and
covet,
and
cannot
obtain:
ye
fight
and
war;
ye
have
not,
because
ye
ask
not.
Ye
ask,
and
receive
not,
because
ye
ask
amiss,
that
ye
may
spend
it
in
your
pleasures.
Ye
adulteresses,
know
ye
not
that
the
friendship
of
the
world
is
enmity
with
God?
Whosoever
therefore
would
be
a
friend
of
the
world
maketh
himself
an
enemy
of
God.
Or
think
ye
that
the
scripture
speaketh
in
vain?
Doth
the
spirit
which
he
made
to
dwell
in
us
long
unto
envying?
But
he
giveth
more
grace.
Wherefore
the
scripture
saith,
God resisteth
the
proud,
but
giveth
grace
to
the
humble.
Be
subject
therefore
unto
God;
but
resist
the
devil,
and
he
will
flee
from
you.
Draw
nigh
to
God,
and
he
will
draw
nigh
to
you.
Cleanse
your
hands,
ye
sinners;
and
purify
your
hearts,
ye doubleminded.
Be
afflicted,
and
mourn,
and
weep:
let
your
laughter
be
turned
to
mourning,
and
your
joy
to
heaviness.
Humble
yourselves
in
the
sight
of
the
Lord,
and
he
shall
exalt
you.
Speak
not
one
against
another,
brethren.
He
that
speaketh
against
a
brother,
or
judgeth
his
brother,
speaketh
against
the
law,
and
judgeth
the
law:
but
if
thou
judgest
the
law,
thou
art
not
a
doer
of
the
law,
but
a
judge.
One
only
is
the
lawgiver
and
judge,
even
he
who
is
able
to
save
and
to
destroy:
but
who
art
thou
that
judgest
thy
neighbour?
Go
to
now,
ye
that
say,
Today
or
tomorrow
we
will
go
into
this
city,
and
spend
a
year
there,
and
trade,
and
get
gain:
whereas
ye
know
not
what
shall
be
on
the
morrow.
What
is
your
life?
For
ye
are
a
vapour,
that
appeareth
for
a
little
time,
and
then
vanisheth
away.
For
that
ye
ought
to
say,
If
the
Lord
will,
we
shall
both
live,
and
do
this
or
that.
But
now
ye
glory
in
your vauntings:
all
such
glorying
is
evil.
To
him
therefore
that
knoweth
to
do
good,
and
doeth
it
not,
to
him
it
is
sin.
Go
to
now,
ye
rich,
weep
and
howl
for
your
miseries
that
are
coming
upon
you.
Your
riches
are
corrupted,
and
your
garments
are
moth-eaten.
Your
gold
and
your
silver
are
rusted;
and
their
rust
shall
be
for
a
testimony
against
you,
and
shall
eat
your
flesh
as
fire.
Ye
have
laid
up
your
treasure
in
the
last
days.
Behold,
the
hire
of
the
labourers
who mowed
your
fields,
which
is
of
you
kept
back
by
fraud,
crieth
out:
and
the
cries
of
them
that
reaped
have
entered
into
the
ears
of
the
Lord
of
Sabaoth.
Ye
have
lived
delicately
on
the
earth,
and
taken
your
pleasure;
ye
have
nourished
your
hearts
in
a
day
of
slaughter.
Ye
have
condemned,
ye
have
killed
the
righteous
one;
he
doth
not
resist
you.
Be
patient
therefore,
brethren,
until
the
coming
of
the
Lord.
Behold,
the
husbandman
waiteth
for
the
precious
fruit
of
the
earth,
being
patient
over
it,
until
it
receive
the
early
and
latter
rain.
Be
ye
also
patient;
stablish
your
hearts:
for
the
coming
of
the
Lord
is
at
hand.
Murmur
not,
brethren,
one
against
another,
that
ye
be
not
judged:
behold,
the
judge
standeth
before
the
doors.
Take,
brethren,
for
an
example
of
suffering
and
of
patience,
the
prophets
who
spake
in
the
name
of
the
Lord.
Behold,
we
call
them
blessed
which
endured:
ye
have
heard
of
the
patience
of
Job,
and
have
seen
the
end
of
the
Lord,
how
that
the
Lord
is
full
of
pity,
and
merciful.
But
above
all
things,
my
brethren,
swear
not,
neither
by
the
heaven,
nor
by
the
earth,
nor
by
any
other
oath:
but
let
your
yea
be
yea,
and
your
nay,
nay;
that
ye
fall
not
under
judgment.
Is
any
among
you
suffering?
let
him
pray.
Is
any
cheerful?
let
him
sing
praise.
Is
any
among
you
sick?
let
him
call
for
the
elders
of
the
church;
and
let
them
pray
over
him,
anointing
him
with
oil
in
the
name
of
the
Lord:
and
the
prayer
of
faith
shall
save
him
that
is
sick,
and
the
Lord
shall
raise
him
up;
and
if
he
have
committed
sins,
it
shall
be
forgiven
him.
Confess
therefore
your
sins
one
to
another,
and
pray
one
for
another,
that
ye
may
be
healed.
The
supplication
of
a
righteous
man
availeth
much
in
its
working.
Elijah
was
a
man
of
like
passions
with
us,
and
he
prayed fervently
that
it
might
not
rain;
and
it
rained
not
on
the
earth
for
three
years
and
six
months.
And
he
prayed
again;
and
the
heaven
gave
rain,
and
the
earth
brought
forth
her
fruit.
My
brethren,
if
any
among
you
do
err
from
the
truth,
and
one
convert
him;
let
him
know,
that
he
which
converteth
a
sinner
from
the
error
of
his
way
shall
save
a
soul
from
death,
and
shall
cover
a
multitude
of
sins.
1 Peter
THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER.
1 PETER
1Pe
THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF
PETER.
Peter,
an apostle
of
Jesus
Christ,
to
the
elect
who
are
sojourners
of
the
Dispersion
in
Pontus,
Galatia,
Cappadocia, Asia,
and Bithynia,
according
to
the
foreknowledge
of
God
the
Father,
in sanctification
of
the
Spirit,
unto
obedience
and
sprinkling
of
the
blood
of
Jesus
Christ:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
be
multiplied.
Blessed
be
the
God
and
Father
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
who
according
to
his
great
mercy
begat
us
again
unto
a
living
hope
by
the resurrection
of
Jesus
Christ
from
the
dead,
unto
an
inheritance incorruptible,
and
undefiled,
and
that
fadeth
not
away,
reserved
in
heaven
for
you,
who
by
the
power
of
God
are
guarded
through
faith
unto
a
salvation
ready
to
be
revealed
in
the
last
time.
Wherein
ye
greatly
rejoice,
though
now
for
a
little
while,
if
need
be,
ye
have
been
put
to
grief
in
manifold
temptations,
that
the
proof
of
your
faith,
being
more
precious
than
gold
that
perisheth
though
it
is
proved
by
fire,
might
be
found
unto
praise
and
glory
and
honour
at
the
revelation
of
Jesus
Christ:
whom
not
having
seen
ye
love;
on
whom,
though
now
ye
see
him
not,
yet
believing,
ye
rejoice
greatly
with
joy unspeakable
and
full
of
glory:
receiving
the
end
of
your
faith,
even
the
salvation
of
your
souls.
Concerning
which
salvation
the
prophets
sought
and
searched
diligently,
who
prophesied
of
the
grace
that
should
come
unto
you:
searching
what
time
or
what
manner
of
time
the
Spirit
of
Christ
which
was
in
them
did
point
unto,
when
it
testified
beforehand
the
sufferings
of
Christ,
and
the
glories
that
should
follow
them.
To
whom
it
was
revealed,
that
not
unto
themselves,
but
unto
you,
did
they
minister
these
things,
which
now
have
been
announced
unto
you
through
them
that
preached
the
gospel
unto
you
by
the
Holy
Ghost
sent
forth
from
heaven;
which
things
angels
desire
to
look
into.
Wherefore
girding
up
the
loins
of
your
mind,
be
sober
and
set
your
hope
perfectly
on
the
grace
that
is
to
be
brought
unto
you
at
the
revelation
of
Jesus
Christ;
as
children
of
obedience,
not
fashioning
yourselves
according
to
your
former
lusts
in
the
time
of
your
ignorance:
but
like
as
he
which
called
you
is
holy,
be
ye
yourselves
also
holy
in
all
manner
of
living;
because
it
is
written,
Ye
shall
be
holy;
for
I
am
holy.
And
if
ye
call
on
him
as
Father,
who
without
respect
of
persons
judgeth
according
to
each
man’s
work,
pass
the
time
of
your
sojourning
in
fear:
knowing
that
ye
were
redeemed,
not
with
corruptible
things,
with
silver
or
gold,
from
your
vain
manner
of
life
handed
down
from
your
fathers;
but
with
precious
blood,
as
of
a
lamb
without
blemish
and
without
spot,
even
the
blood
of
Christ:
who
was
foreknown
indeed
before
the
foundation
of
the
world,
but
was
manifested
at
the
end
of
the
times
for
your
sake,
who
through
him
are
believers
in
God,
which
raised
him
from
the
dead,
and
gave
him
glory;
so
that
your
faith
and
hope
might
be
in
God.
Seeing
ye
have
purified
your
souls
in
your
obedience
to
the
truth
unto unfeigned
love
of
the
brethren,
love
one
another
from
the
heart
fervently:
having
been
begotten
again,
not
of
corruptible
seed,
but
of incorruptible,
through
the
word
of
God,
which
liveth
and
abideth.
For,
All
flesh
is
as
grass,
And
all
the
glory
thereof
as
the
flower
of
grass.
The
grass
withereth,
and
the
flower
falleth:
But
the
word
of
the
Lord
abideth
for
ever.
And
this
is
the
word
of
good
tidings
which
was
preached
unto
you.
Putting
away
therefore
all
wickedness,
and
all
guile,
and
hypocrisies,
and
envies,
and
all
evil
speakings,
as newborn
babes,
long
for
the
spiritual
milk
which
is
without
guile,
that
ye
may
grow
thereby
unto
salvation;
if
ye
have
tasted
that
the
Lord
is
gracious:
unto
whom
coming,
a
living
stone,
rejected
indeed
of
men,
but
with
God
elect,
precious,
ye
also,
as
living
stones,
are
built
up
a
spiritual
house,
to
be
a
holy
priesthood,
to
offer
up
spiritual
sacrifices,
acceptable
to
God
through
Jesus
Christ.
Because
it
is
contained
in
scripture,
Behold,
I
lay
in
Zion
a
chief
corner
stone,
elect,
precious:
And
he
that
believeth
on
him
shall
not
be
put
to
shame.
For
you
therefore
which
believe
is
the preciousness:
but
for
such
as disbelieve,
The
stone
which
the
builders
rejected,
The
same
was
made
the
head
of
the
corner;
and,
A
stone
of
stumbling,
and
a
rock
of
offence;
for
they
stumble
at
the
word,
being
disobedient:
whereunto
also
they
were
appointed.
But
ye
are
an
elect
race,
a
royal
priesthood,
a
holy
nation,
a
people
for
God’s
own
possession,
that
ye
may
shew
forth
the excellencies
of
him
who
called
you
out
of
darkness
into
his
marvelous
light:
which
in
time
past
were
no
people,
but
now
are
the
people
of
God:
which
had
not
obtained
mercy,
but
now
have
obtained
mercy.
Beloved,
I
beseech
you
as
sojourners
and
pilgrims,
to
abstain
from
fleshly
lusts,
which
war
against
the
soul;
having
your
behaviour
seemly
among
the
Gentiles;
that,
wherein
they
speak
against
you
as evil-doers,
they
may
by
your
good
works,
which
they
behold,
glorify
God
in
the
day
of
visitation.
Be
subject
to
every
ordinance
of
man
for
the
Lord’s
sake:
whether
it
be
to
the
king,
as
supreme;
or
unto
governors,
as
sent
by
him
for
vengeance
on evil-doers
and
for
praise
to
them
that
do
well.
For
so
is
the
will
of
God,
that
by well-doing
ye
should
put
to
silence
the
ignorance
of
foolish
men:
as
free,
and
not
using
your
freedom
for
a
cloke
of
wickedness,
but
as bondservants
of
God.
Honour
all
men.
Love
the
brotherhood.
Fear
God.
Honour
the
king.
Servants,
be
in
subjection
to
your
masters
with
all
fear;
not
only
to
the
good
and
gentle,
but
also
to
the
froward.
For
this
is
acceptable,
if
for
conscience
toward
God
a
man
endureth
griefs,
suffering
wrongfully.
For
what
glory
is
it,
if,
when
ye
sin,
and
are
buffeted
for
it,
ye
shall
take
it
patiently?
but
if,
when
ye
do
well,
and
suffer
for
it,
ye
shall
take
it
patiently,
this
is
acceptable
with
God.
For hereunto
were
ye
called:
because
Christ
also
suffered
for
you,
leaving
you
an
example,
that
ye
should
follow
his
steps:
who
did
no
sin,
neither
was
guile
found
in
his
mouth:
who,
when
he
was
reviled,
reviled
not
again;
when
he
suffered,
threatened
not;
but
committed
himself
to
him
that
judgeth
righteously:
who
his
own self
bare
our
sins
in
his
body
upon
the
tree,
that
we,
having
died
unto
sins,
might
live
unto
righteousness;
by
whose
stripes
ye
were
healed.
For
ye
were
going
astray
like
sheep;
but
are
now
returned
unto
the
Shepherd
and
Bishop
of
your
souls.
In
like
manner,
ye
wives,
be
in
subjection
to
your
own
husbands;
that,
even
if
any
obey
not
the
word,
they
may
without
the
word
be
gained
by
the
behaviour
of
their
wives;
beholding
your chaste
behaviour
coupled
with
fear.
Whose
adorning
let
it
not
be
the
outward
adorning
of
plaiting
the
hair,
and
of
wearing
jewels
of
gold,
or
of
putting
on
apparel;
but
let
it
be
the
hidden
man
of
the
heart,
in
the incorruptible
apparel
of
a
meek
and
quiet
spirit,
which
is
in
the
sight
of
God
of
great
price.
For
after
this
manner
aforetime
the
holy
women
also,
who
hoped
in
God,
adorned
themselves,
being
in
subjection
to
their
own
husbands:
as
Sarah
obeyed
Abraham,
calling
him
lord:
whose
children
ye
now
are,
if
ye
do
well,
and
are
not
put
in
fear
by
any
terror.
Ye
husbands,
in
like
manner,
dwell
with
your
wives
according
to
knowledge,
giving
honour
unto
the
woman,
as
unto
the
weaker
vessel,
as
being
also
joint-heirs
of
the
grace
of
life;
to
the
end
that
your
prayers
be
not
hindered.
Finally,
be
ye
all likeminded,
compassionate,
loving
as
brethren,
tenderhearted, humbleminded:
not
rendering
evil
for
evil,
or
reviling
for
reviling;
but
contrariwise
blessing;
for hereunto
were
ye
called,
that
ye
should
inherit
a
blessing.
For,
He
that
would
love
life,
And
see
good
days,
Let
him
refrain
his
tongue
from
evil,
And
his
lips
that
they
speak
no
guile:
And
let
him
turn
away
from
evil,
and
do
good;
Let
him
seek
peace,
and
pursue
it.
For
the
eyes
of
the
Lord
are
upon
the
righteous,
And
his
ears
unto
their
supplication:
But
the
face
of
the
Lord
is
upon
them
that
do
evil.
And
who
is
he
that
will
harm
you,
if
ye
be
zealous
of
that
which
is
good?
But
and
if
ye
should
suffer
for
righteousness’
sake,
blessed
are
ye:
and
fear
not
their
fear,
neither
be
troubled;
but
sanctify
in
your
hearts
Christ
as
Lord:
being
ready
always
to
give
answer
to
every
man
that
asketh
you
a
reason
concerning
the
hope
that
is
in
you,
yet
with
meekness
and
fear:
having
a
good
conscience;
that,
wherein
ye
are
spoken
against,
they
may
be
put
to
shame
who
revile
your
good
manner
of
life
in
Christ.
For
it
is
better,
if
the
will
of
God
should
so
will,
that
ye
suffer
for well-doing
than
for evil-doing.
Because
Christ
also
suffered
for
sins
once,
the
righteous
for
the
unrighteous,
that
he
might
bring
us
to
God;
being
put
to
death
in
the
flesh,
but
quickened
in
the
spirit;
in
which
also
he
went
and
preached
unto
the
spirits
in
prison,
which
aforetime
were
disobedient,
when
the
longsuffering
of
God
waited
in
the
days
of
Noah,
while
the
ark
was
a
preparing,
wherein
few,
that
is,
eight
souls,
were
saved
through
water:
which
also
after
a
true
likeness
doth
now
save
you,
even
baptism,
not
the
putting
away
of
the
filth
of
the
flesh,
but
the interrogation
of
a
good
conscience
toward
God,
through
the resurrection
of
Jesus
Christ;
who
is
on
the
right
hand
of
God,
having
gone
into
heaven;
angels
and
authorities
and
powers
being
made
subject
unto
him.
Forasmuch
then
as
Christ
suffered
in
the
flesh,
arm
ye
yourselves
also
with
the
same
mind;
for
he
that
hath
suffered
in
the
flesh
hath
ceased
from
sin;
that
ye
no
longer
should
live
the
rest
of
your
time
in
the
flesh
to
the
lusts
of
men,
but
to
the
will
of
God.
For
the
time
past
may
suffice
to
have
wrought
the
desire
of
the
Gentiles,
and
to
have
walked
in lasciviousness,
lusts, winebibbings,
revellings, carousings,
and
abominable
idolatries:
wherein
they
think
it
strange
that
ye
run
not
with
them
into
the
same
excess
of
riot,
speaking
evil
of
you:
who
shall
give
account
to
him
that
is
ready
to
judge
the
quick
and
the
dead.
For
unto
this
end
was
the
gospel
preached
even
to
the
dead,
that
they
might
be
judged
according
to
men
in
the
flesh,
but
live
according
to
God
in
the
spirit.
But
the
end
of
all
things
is
at
hand:
be
ye
therefore
of
sound
mind,
and
be
sober
unto
prayer:
above
all
things
being
fervent
in
your
love
among
yourselves;
for
love
covereth
a
multitude
of
sins:
using
hospitality
one
to
another
without
murmuring:
according
as
each
hath
received
a
gift,
ministering
it
among
yourselves,
as
good
stewards
of
the
manifold
grace
of
God;
if
any
man
speaketh,
speaking
as
it
were
oracles
of
God;
if
any
man ministereth,
ministering
as
of
the
strength
which
God supplieth:
that
in
all
things
God
may
be
glorified
through
Jesus
Christ,
whose
is
the
glory
and
the
dominion
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
Beloved,
think
it
not
strange
concerning
the
fiery
trial
among
you,
which
cometh
upon
you
to
prove
you,
as
though
a
strange
thing
happened
unto
you:
but insomuch
as
ye
are
partakers
of
Christ’s
sufferings,
rejoice;
that
at
the
revelation
of
his
glory
also
ye
may
rejoice
with
exceeding
joy.
If
ye
are
reproached
for
the
name
of
Christ,
blessed
are
ye;
because
the
Spirit
of
glory
and
the
Spirit
of
God
resteth
upon
you.
For
let
none
of
you
suffer
as
a
murderer,
or
a
thief,
or
an evil-doer,
or
as
a meddler
in
other
men’s
matters:
but
if
a
man
suffer
as
a
Christian,
let
him
not
be
ashamed;
but
let
him
glorify
God
in
this
name.
For
the
time
is
come
for
judgment
to
begin
at
the
house
of
God:
and
if
it
begin
first
at
us,
what
shall
be
the
end
of
them
that
obey
not
the
gospel
of
God?
And
if
the
righteous
is
scarcely
saved,
where
shall
the
ungodly
and
sinner
appear?
Wherefore
let
them
also
that
suffer
according
to
the
will
of
God
commit
their
souls
in well-doing
unto
a
faithful
Creator.
The
elders
therefore
among
you
I
exhort,
who
am
a fellow-elder,
and
a
witness
of
the
sufferings
of
Christ,
who
am
also
a
partaker
of
the
glory
that
shall
be
revealed:
Tend
the
flock
of
God
which
is
among
you,
exercising
the
oversight,
not
of
constraint,
but
willingly,
according
unto
God;
nor
yet
for
filthy
lucre,
but
of
a
ready
mind;
neither
as
lording
it
over
the
charge
allotted
to
you,
but
making
yourselves
ensamples
to
the
flock.
And
when
the
chief
Shepherd
shall
be
manifested,
ye
shall
receive
the
crown
of
glory
that
fadeth
not
away.
Likewise,
ye
younger,
be
subject
unto
the
elder.
Yea,
all
of
you
gird
yourselves
with
humility,
to
serve
one
another:
for
God resisteth
the
proud,
but
giveth
grace
to
the
humble.
Humble
yourselves
therefore
under
the
mighty
hand
of
God,
that
he
may
exalt
you
in
due
time;
casting
all
your
anxiety
upon
him,
because
he
careth
for
you.
Be
sober,
be
watchful:
your
adversary
the
devil,
as
a
roaring
lion,
walketh
about,
seeking
whom
he
may
devour:
whom
withstand
stedfast
in
your
faith,
knowing
that
the
same
sufferings
are
accomplished
in
your
brethren
who
are
in
the
world.
And
the
God
of
all
grace,
who
called
you
unto
his
eternal
glory
in
Christ,
after
that
ye
have
suffered
a
little
while,
shall
himself
perfect,
stablish,
strengthen
you.
To
him
be
the
dominion
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
By
Silvanus,
our
faithful
brother,
as
I
account
him,
I
have
written
unto
you
briefly,
exhorting,
and
testifying
that
this
is
the
true
grace
of
God:
stand
ye
fast
therein.
She
that
is
in
Babylon,
elect
together
with
you, saluteth
you;
and
so
doth
Mark
my
son.
Salute
one
another
with
a
kiss
of
love.
Peace
be
unto
you
all
that
are
in
Christ.
2 Peter
THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER.
2 PETER
2Pe
THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL OF
PETER.
Simon
Peter,
a
servant
and apostle
of
Jesus
Christ,
to
them
that
have
obtained
a
like
precious
faith
with
us
in
the
righteousness
of
our
God
and
Saviour
Jesus
Christ:
Grace
to
you
and
peace
be
multiplied
in
the
knowledge
of
God
and
of
Jesus
our
Lord;
seeing
that
his
divine
power
hath
granted
unto
us
all
things
that
pertain
unto
life
and
godliness,
through
the
knowledge
of
him
that
called
us
by
his
own
glory
and
virtue;
whereby
he
hath
granted
unto
us
his
precious
and
exceeding
great
promises;
that
through
these
ye
may
become
partakers
of
the
divine
nature,
having
escaped
from
the
corruption
that
is
in
the
world
by
lust.
Yea,
and
for
this
very
cause
adding
on
your
part
all
diligence,
in
your
faith
supply virtue;
and
in
your
virtue
knowledge;
and
in
your
knowledge
temperance;
and
in
your
temperance
patience;
and
in
your
patience
godliness;
and
in
your
godliness
love
of
the
brethren;
and
in
your
love
of
the
brethren
love.
For
if
these
things
are
yours
and
abound,
they
make
you
to
be
not
idle
nor
unfruitful
unto
the
knowledge
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
For
he
that
lacketh
these
things
is
blind,
seeing
only
what
is
near,
having
forgotten
the
cleansing
from
his
old
sins.
Wherefore,
brethren,
give
the
more
diligence
to
make
your
calling
and
election
sure:
for
if
ye
do
these
things,
ye
shall
never
stumble:
for
thus
shall
be
richly
supplied
unto
you
the
entrance
into
the
eternal
kingdom
of
our
Lord
and
Saviour
Jesus
Christ.
Wherefore
I
shall
be
ready
always
to
put
you
in
remembrance
of
these
things,
though
ye
know
them,
and
are
established
in
the
truth
which
is
with
you.
And
I
think
it
right,
as
long
as
I
am
in
this
tabernacle,
to
stir
you
up
by
putting
you
in
remembrance;
knowing
that
the
putting
off
of
my
tabernacle
cometh
swiftly,
even
as
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ signified
unto
me.
Yea,
I
will
give
diligence
that
at
every
time
ye
may
be
able
after
my
decease
to
call
these
things
to
remembrance.
For
we
did
not
follow
cunningly
devised
fables,
when
we
made
known
unto
you
the
power
and
coming
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ,
but
we
were
eyewitnesses
of
his
majesty.
For
he
received
from
God
the
Father
honour
and
glory,
when
there
came
such
a
voice
to
him
from
the
excellent
glory,
This
is
my
beloved
Son,
in
whom
I
am
well
pleased:
and
this
voice
we
ourselves
heard
come
out
of
heaven,
when
we
were
with
him
in
the
holy
mount.
And
we
have
the
word
of
prophecy
made
more
sure;
whereunto
ye
do
well
that
ye
take
heed,
as
unto
a
lamp
shining
in
a
dark
place,
until
the
day
dawn,
and
the day-star
arise
in
your
hearts:
knowing
this
first,
that
no
prophecy
of
scripture
is
of
private
interpretation.
For
no
prophecy
ever
came
by
the
will
of
man:
but
men
spake
from
God,
being
moved
by
the
Holy
Ghost.
But
there
arose
false
prophets
also
among
the
people,
as
among
you
also
there
shall
be
false
teachers,
who
shall
privily
bring
in
destructive heresies,
denying
even
the
Master
that
bought
them,
bringing
upon
themselves
swift
destruction.
And
many
shall
follow
their lascivious
doings;
by
reason
of
whom
the
way
of
the
truth
shall
be
evil
spoken
of.
And
in
covetousness
shall
they
with
feigned
words
make
merchandise
of
you:
whose
sentence
now
from
of
old lingereth
not,
and
their
destruction
slumbereth
not.
For
if
God
spared
not
angels
when
they
sinned,
but
cast
them
down
to
hell,
and
committed
them
to
pits
of
darkness,
to
be
reserved
unto
judgment;
and
spared
not
the
ancient
world,
but
preserved
Noah
with
seven
others,
a
preacher
of
righteousness,
when
he
brought
a
flood
upon
the
world
of
the
ungodly;
and
turning
the
cities
of
Sodom
and
Gomorrah
into
ashes
condemned
them
with
an
overthrow,
having
made
them
an
example
unto
those
that
should
live
ungodly;
and
delivered
righteous
Lot,
sore
distressed
by
the lascivious
life
of
the
wicked
(for
that
righteous
man
dwelling
among
them,
in
seeing
and
hearing,
vexed
his
righteous
soul
from
day
to
day
with
their
lawless
deeds):
the
Lord
knoweth
how
to
deliver
the
godly
out
of
temptation,
and
to
keep
the
unrighteous
under
punishment
unto
the
day
of
judgment;
but
chiefly
them
that
walk
after
the
flesh
in
the
lust
of
defilement,
and
despise
dominion.
Daring, selfwilled,
they
tremble
not
to
rail
at
dignities:
whereas
angels,
though
greater
in
might
and
power,
bring
not
a railing
judgment
against
them
before
the
Lord.
But
these,
as
creatures
without
reason,
born
mere
animals
to
be
taken
and
destroyed, railing
in
matters
whereof
they
are
ignorant,
shall
in
their
destroying
surely
be
destroyed,
suffering
wrong
as
the
hire
of wrong-doing;
men
that
count
it
pleasure
to
revel
in
the day-time,
spots
and
blemishes, revelling
in
their love-feasts
while
they
feast
with
you;
having
eyes
full
of
adultery,
and
that
cannot
cease
from
sin;
enticing unstedfast
souls;
having
a
heart
exercised
in
covetousness;
children
of
cursing;
forsaking
the
right
way,
they
went
astray,
having
followed
the
way
of
Balaam
the
son
of
Beor,
who
loved
the
hire
of wrong-doing;
but
he
was
rebuked
for
his
own
transgression:
a
dumb
ass
spake
with
man’s
voice
and
stayed
the
madness
of
the
prophet.
These
are
springs
without
water,
and mists
driven
by
a
storm;
for
whom
the
blackness
of
darkness
hath
been
reserved.
For,
uttering
great
swelling
words
of
vanity,
they
entice
in
the
lusts
of
the
flesh,
by lasciviousness,
those
who
are
just
escaping
from
them
that
live
in
error;
promising
them
liberty,
while
they
themselves
are bondservants
of
corruption;
for
of
whom
a
man
is
overcome,
of
the
same
is
he
also
brought
into
bondage.
For
if,
after
they
have
escaped
the
defilements
of
the
world
through
the
knowledge
of
the
Lord
and
Saviour
Jesus
Christ,
they
are
again
entangled
therein
and
overcome,
the
last
state
is
become
worse
with
them
than
the
first.
For
it
were
better
for
them
not
to
have
known
the
way
of
righteousness,
than,
after
knowing
it,
to
turn
back
from
the
holy
commandment
delivered
unto
them.
It
has
happened
unto
them
according
to
the
true
proverb,
The
dog
turning
to
his
own
vomit
again,
and
the
sow
that
had
washed
to
wallowing
in
the
mire.
This
is
now,
beloved,
the
second
epistle
that
I
write
unto
you;
and
in
both
of
them
I
stir
up
your
sincere
mind
by
putting
you
in
remembrance;
that
ye
should
remember
the
words
which
were
spoken
before
by
the
holy
prophets,
and
the
commandment
of
the
Lord
and
Saviour
through
your apostles:
knowing
this
first,
that
in
the
last
days
mockers
shall
come
with
mockery,
walking
after
their
own
lusts,
and
saying,
Where
is
the
promise
of
his
coming?
for,
from
the
day
that
the
fathers
fell
asleep,
all
things
continue
as
they
were
from
the
beginning
of
the
creation.
For
this
they wilfully
forget,
that
there
were
heavens
from
of
old,
and
an
earth compacted
out
of
water
and
amidst
water,
by
the
word
of
God;
by
which
means
the
world
that
then
was,
being
overflowed
with
water,
perished:
but
the
heavens
that
now
are,
and
the
earth,
by
the
same
word
have
been
stored
up
for
fire,
being
reserved
against
the
day
of
judgment
and
destruction
of
ungodly
men.
But
forget
not
this
one
thing,
beloved,
that
one
day
is
with
the
Lord
as
a
thousand
years,
and
a
thousand
years
as
one
day.
The
Lord
is
not
slack
concerning
his
promise,
as
some
count
slackness;
but
is
longsuffering
to you-ward,
not
wishing
that
any
should
perish,
but
that
all
should
come
to
repentance.
But
the
day
of
the
Lord
will
come
as
a
thief;
in
the
which
the
heavens
shall
pass
away
with
a
great
noise,
and
the
elements
shall
be
dissolved
with
fervent
heat,
and
the
earth
and
the
works
that
are
therein
shall
be
burned
up.
Seeing
that
these
things
are
thus
all
to
be
dissolved,
what
manner
of
persons
ought
ye
to
be
in
all
holy
living
and
godliness,
looking
for
and
earnestly desiring
the
coming
of
the
day
of
God,
by
reason
of
which
the
heavens
being
on
fire
shall
be
dissolved,
and
the
elements
shall
melt
with
fervent
heat?
But,
according
to
his
promise,
we
look
for
new
heavens
and
a
new
earth,
wherein
dwelleth
righteousness.
Wherefore,
beloved,
seeing
that
ye
look
for
these
things,
give
diligence
that
ye
may
be
found
in
peace,
without
spot
and
blameless
in
his
sight.
And
account
that
the
longsuffering
of
our
Lord
is
salvation;
even
as
our
beloved
brother
Paul
also,
according
to
the
wisdom
given
to
him,
wrote
unto
you;
as
also
in
all
his
epistles,
speaking
in
them
of
these
things;
wherein
are
some
things
hard
to
be
understood,
which
the
ignorant
and unstedfast
wrest,
as
they
do
also
the
other
scriptures,
unto
their
own
destruction.
Ye
therefore,
beloved,
knowing
these
things
beforehand,
beware
lest,
being
carried
away
with
the
error
of
the
wicked,
ye
fall
from
your
own
stedfastness.
But
grow
in
the
grace
and
knowledge
of
our
Lord
and
Saviour
Jesus
Christ.
To
him
be
the
glory
both
now
and
for
ever.
Amen.
1 John
THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF JOHN.
1 JOHN
1Jn
THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF
JOHN.
That
which
was
from
the
beginning,
that
which
we
have
heard,
that
which
we
have
seen
with
our
eyes,
that
which
we
beheld,
and
our
hands
handled,
concerning
the
Word
of
life
(and
the
life
was
manifested,
and
we
have
seen,
and
bear
witness,
and
declare
unto
you
the
life,
the
eternal
life,
which
was
with
the
Father,
and
was
manifested
unto
us);
that
which
we
have
seen
and
heard
declare
we
unto
you
also,
that
ye
also
may
have
fellowship
with
us:
yea,
and
our
fellowship
is
with
the
Father,
and
with
his
Son
Jesus
Christ:
and
these
things
we
write,
that
our
joy
may
be
fulfilled.
And
this
is
the
message
which
we
have
heard
from
him,
and
announce
unto
you,
that
God
is
light,
and
in
him
is
no
darkness
at
all.
If
we
say
that
we
have
fellowship
with
him,
and
walk
in
the
darkness,
we
lie,
and
do
not
the
truth:
but
if
we
walk
in
the
light,
as
he
is
in
the
light,
we
have
fellowship
one
with
another,
and
the
blood
of
Jesus
his
Son
cleanseth
us
from
all
sin.
If
we
say
that
we
have
no
sin,
we
deceive
ourselves,
and
the
truth
is
not
in
us.
If
we
confess
our
sins,
he
is
faithful
and
righteous
to
forgive
us
our
sins,
and
to
cleanse
us
from
all
unrighteousness.
If
we
say
that
we
have
not
sinned,
we
make
him
a
liar,
and
his
word
is
not
in
us.
My
little
children,
these
things
write
I
unto
you,
that
ye
may
not
sin.
And
if
any
man
sin,
we
have
an
Advocate
with
the
Father,
Jesus
Christ
the
righteous:
and
he
is
the
propitiation
for
our
sins;
and
not
for
ours
only,
but
also
for
the
whole
world.
And
hereby
know
we
that
we
know
him,
if
we
keep
his
commandments.
He
that
saith,
I
know
him,
and
keepeth
not
his
commandments,
is
a
liar,
and
the
truth
is
not
in
him:
but
whoso
keepeth
his
word,
in
him
verily
hath
the
love
of
God
been
perfected.
Hereby
know
we
that
we
are
in
him:
he
that
saith
he
abideth
in
him
ought
himself
also
to
walk
even
as
he
walked.
Beloved,
no
new
commandment
write
I
unto
you,
but
an
old
commandment
which
ye
had
from
the
beginning:
the
old
commandment
is
the
word
which
ye
heard.
Again,
a
new
commandment
write
I
unto
you,
which
thing
is
true
in
him
and
in
you;
because
the
darkness
is
passing
away,
and
the
true
light
already
shineth.
He
that
saith
he
is
in
the
light,
and
hateth
his
brother,
is
in
the
darkness
even
until
now.
He
that
loveth
his
brother
abideth
in
the
light,
and
there
is
none
occasion
of
stumbling
in
him.
But
he
that
hateth
his
brother
is
in
the
darkness,
and
walketh
in
the
darkness,
and
knoweth
not
whither
he
goeth,
because
the
darkness
hath
blinded
his
eyes.
I
write
unto
you,
my
little
children,
because
your
sins
are
forgiven
you
for
his
name’s
sake.
I
write
unto
you,
fathers,
because
ye
know
him
which
is
from
the
beginning.
I
write
unto
you,
young
men,
because
ye
have
overcome
the
evil
one.
I
have
written
unto
you,
little
children,
because
ye
know
the
Father.
I
have
written
unto
you,
fathers,
because
ye
know
him
which
is
from
the
beginning.
I
have
written
unto
you,
young
men,
because
ye
are
strong,
and
the
word
of
God
abideth
in
you,
and
ye
have
overcome
the
evil
one.
Love
not
the
world,
neither
the
things
that
are
in
the
world.
If
any
man
love
the
world,
the
love
of
the
Father
is
not
in
him.
For
all
that
is
in
the
world,
the
lust
of
the
flesh,
and
the
lust
of
the
eyes,
and
the vainglory
of
life,
is
not
of
the
Father,
but
is
of
the
world.
And
the
world
passeth
away,
and
the
lust
thereof:
but
he
that
doeth
the
will
of
God
abideth
for
ever.
Little
children,
it
is
the
last
hour:
and
as
ye
heard
that antichrist
cometh,
even
now
have
there
arisen
many antichrists;
whereby
we
know
that
it
is
the
last
hour.
They
went
out
from
us,
but
they
were
not
of
us;
for
if
they
had
been
of
us,
they
would
have
continued
with
us:
but
they
went
out,
that
they
might
be
made
manifest
how
that
they
all
are
not
of
us.
And
ye
have
an
anointing
from
the
Holy
One,
and
ye
know
all
things.
I
have
not
written
unto
you
because
ye
know
not
the
truth,
but
because
ye
know
it,
and
because
no
lie
is
of
the
truth.
Who
is
the
liar
but
he
that denieth
that
Jesus
is
the
Christ?
This
is
the antichrist,
even
he
that denieth
the
Father
and
the
Son.
Whosoever denieth
the
Son,
the
same
hath
not
the
Father:
he
that
confesseth
the
Son
hath
the
Father
also.
As
for
you,
let
that
abide
in
you
which
ye
heard
from
the
beginning.
If
that
which
ye
heard
from
the
beginning
abide
in
you,
ye
also
shall
abide
in
the
Son,
and
in
the
Father.
And
this
is
the
promise
which
he
promised
us,
even
the
life
eternal.
These
things
have
I
written
unto
you
concerning
them
that
would
lead
you
astray.
And
as
for
you,
the
anointing
which
ye
received
of
him
abideth
in
you,
and
ye
need
not
that
any
one
teach
you;
but
as
his
anointing
teacheth
you
concerning
all
things,
and
is
true,
and
is
no
lie,
and
even
as
it
taught
you,
ye
abide
in
him.
And
now,
my
little
children,
abide
in
him;
that,
if
he
shall
be
manifested,
we
may
have
boldness,
and
not
be
ashamed
before
him
at
his
coming.
If
ye
know
that
he
is
righteous,
ye
know
that
every
one
also
that
doeth
righteousness
is
begotten
of
him.
Behold
what
manner
of
love
the
Father
hath
bestowed
upon
us,
that
we
should
be
called
children
of
God:
and
such
we
are.
For
this
cause
the
world
knoweth
us
not,
because
it
knew
him
not.
Beloved,
now
are
we
children
of
God,
and
it
is
not
yet
made
manifest
what
we
shall
be.
We
know
that,
if
he
shall
be
manifested,
we
shall
be
like
him;
for
we
shall
see
him
even
as
he
is.
And
every
one
that
hath
this
hope
set
on
him
purifieth
himself,
even
as
he
is
pure.
Every
one
that
doeth
sin
doeth
also lawlessness:
and
sin
is lawlessness.
And
ye
know
that
he
was
manifested
to
take
away
sins;
and
in
him
is
no
sin.
Whosoever
abideth
in
him
sinneth
not:
whosoever
sinneth
hath
not
seen
him,
neither
knoweth
him.
My
little
children,
let
no
man
lead
you
astray:
he
that
doeth
righteousness
is
righteous,
even
as
he
is
righteous:
he
that
doeth
sin
is
of
the
devil;
for
the
devil
sinneth
from
the
beginning.
To
this
end
was
the
Son
of
God
manifested,
that
he
might
destroy
the
works
of
the
devil.
Whosoever
is
begotten
of
God
doeth
no
sin,
because
his
seed
abideth
in
him:
and
he
cannot
sin,
because
he
is
begotten
of
God.
In
this
the
children
of
God
are
manifest,
and
the
children
of
the
devil:
whosoever
doeth
not
righteousness
is
not
of
God,
neither
he
that
loveth
not
his
brother.
For
this
is
the
message
which
ye
heard
from
the
beginning,
that
we
should
love
one
another:
not
as
Cain
was
of
the
evil
one,
and
slew
his
brother.
And
wherefore
slew
he
him?
Because
his
works
were
evil,
and
his
brother’s
righteous.
Marvel
not,
brethren,
if
the
world
hateth
you.
We
know
that
we
have
passed
out
of
death
into
life,
because
we
love
the
brethren.
He
that
loveth
not
abideth
in
death.
Whosoever
hateth
his
brother
is
a
murderer:
and
ye
know
that
no
murderer
hath
eternal
life
abiding
in
him.
Hereby
know
we
love,
because
he
laid
down
his
life
for
us:
and
we
ought
to
lay
down
our
lives
for
the
brethren.
But
whoso
hath
the
world’s
goods,
and
beholdeth
his
brother
in
need,
and
shutteth
up
his
compassion
from
him,
how
doth
the
love
of
God
abide
in
him?
My
little
children,
let
us
not
love
in
word,
neither
with
the
tongue;
but
in
deed
and
truth.
Hereby
shall
we
know
that
we
are
of
the
truth,
and
shall
assure
our
heart
before
him,
whereinsoever
our
heart
condemn
us;
because
God
is
greater
than
our
heart,
and
knoweth
all
things.
Beloved,
if
our
heart
condemn
us
not,
we
have
boldness
toward
God;
and
whatsoever
we
ask,
we
receive
of
him,
because
we
keep
his
commandments,
and
do
the
things
that
are
pleasing
in
his
sight.
And
this
is
his
commandment,
that
we
should
believe
in
the
name
of
his
Son
Jesus
Christ,
and
love
one
another,
even
as
he
gave
us
commandment.
And
he
that
keepeth
his
commandments
abideth
in
him,
and
he
in
him.
And
hereby
we
know
that
he
abideth
in
us,
by
the
Spirit
which
he
gave
us.
Beloved,
believe
not
every
spirit,
but
prove
the
spirits,
whether
they
are
of
God:
because
many
false
prophets
are
gone
out
into
the
world.
Hereby
know
ye
the
Spirit
of
God:
every
spirit
which
confesseth
that
Jesus
Christ
is
come
in
the
flesh
is
of
God:
and
every
spirit
which
confesseth
not
Jesus
is
not
of
God:
and
this
is
the
spirit
of
the antichrist,
whereof
ye
have
heard
that
it
cometh;
and
now
it
is
in
the
world
already.
Ye
are
of
God,
my
little
children,
and
have
overcome
them:
because
greater
is
he
that
is
in
you
than
he
that
is
in
the
world.
They
are
of
the
world:
therefore
speak
they
as
of
the
world,
and
the
world
heareth
them.
We
are
of
God:
he
that
knoweth
God
heareth
us;
he
who
is
not
of
God
heareth
us
not.
By
this
we
know
the
spirit
of
truth,
and
the
spirit
of
error.
Beloved,
let
us
love
one
another:
for
love
is
of
God;
and
every
one
that
loveth
is
begotten
of
God,
and
knoweth
God.
He
that
loveth
not
knoweth
not
God;
for
God
is
love.
Herein
was
the
love
of
God
manifested
in
us,
that
God
hath
sent
his
only
begotten
Son
into
the
world,
that
we
might
live
through
him.
Herein
is
love,
not
that
we
loved
God,
but
that
he
loved
us,
and
sent
his
Son
to
be
the
propitiation
for
our
sins.
Beloved,
if
God
so
loved
us,
we
also
ought
to
love
one
another.
No
man
hath
beheld
God
at
any
time:
if
we
love
one
another,
God
abideth
in
us,
and
his
love
is
perfected
in
us:
hereby
know
we
that
we
abide
in
him,
and
he
in
us,
because
he
hath
given
us
of
his
Spirit.
And
we
have
beheld
and
bear
witness
that
the
Father
hath
sent
the
Son
to
be
the
Saviour
of
the
world.
Whosoever
shall
confess
that
Jesus
is
the
Son
of
God,
God
abideth
in
him,
and
he
in
God.
And
we
know
and
have
believed
the
love
which
God
hath
in
us.
God
is
love;
and
he
that
abideth
in
love
abideth
in
God,
and
God
abideth
in
him.
Herein
is
love
made
perfect
with
us,
that
we
may
have
boldness
in
the
day
of
judgment;
because
as
he
is,
even
so
are
we
in
this
world.
There
is
no
fear
in
love:
but
perfect
love
casteth
out
fear,
because
fear
hath
punishment;
and
he
that
feareth
is
not
made
perfect
in
love.
We
love,
because
he
first
loved
us.
If
a
man
say,
I
love
God,
and
hateth
his
brother,
he
is
a
liar:
for
he
that
loveth
not
his
brother
whom
he
hath
seen,
cannot
love
God
whom
he
hath
not
seen.
And
this
commandment
have
we
from
him,
that
he
who
loveth
God
love
his
brother
also.
Whosoever
believeth
that
Jesus
is
the
Christ
is
begotten
of
God:
and
whosoever
loveth
him
that
begat
loveth
him
also
that
is
begotten
of
him.
Hereby
we
know
that
we
love
the
children
of
God,
when
we
love
God,
and
do
his
commandments.
For
this
is
the
love
of
God,
that
we
keep
his
commandments:
and
his
commandments
are
not
grievous.
For
whatsoever
is
begotten
of
God
overcometh
the
world:
and
this
is
the
victory
that
hath
overcome
the
world,
even
our
faith.
And
who
is
he
that
overcometh
the
world,
but
he
that
believeth
that
Jesus
is
the
Son
of
God?
This
is
he
that
came
by
water
and
blood,
even
Jesus
Christ;
not
with
the
water
only,
but
with
the
water
and
with
the
blood.
And
it
is
the
Spirit
that
beareth
witness,
because
the
Spirit
is
the
truth.
For
there
are
three
who
bear
witness,
the
Spirit,
and
the
water,
and
the
blood:
and
the
three
agree
in
one.
If
we
receive
the
witness
of
men,
the
witness
of
God
is
greater:
for
the
witness
of
God
is
this,
that
he
hath
borne
witness
concerning
his
Son.
He
that
believeth
on
the
Son
of
God
hath
the
witness
in
him:
he
that
believeth
not
God
hath
made
him
a
liar;
because
he
hath
not
believed
in
the
witness
that
God
hath
borne
concerning
his
Son.
And
the
witness
is
this,
that
God
gave
unto
us
eternal
life,
and
this
life
is
in
his
Son.
He
that
hath
the
Son
hath
the
life;
he
that
hath
not
the
Son
of
God
hath
not
the
life.
These
things
have
I
written
unto
you,
that
ye
may
know
that
ye
have
eternal
life,
even
unto
you
that
believe
on
the
name
of
the
Son
of
God.
And
this
is
the
boldness
which
we
have
toward
him,
that,
if
we
ask
anything
according
to
his
will,
he
heareth
us:
and
if
we
know
that
he
heareth
us
whatsoever
we
ask,
we
know
that
we
have
the
petitions
which
we
have
asked
of
him.
If
any
man
see
his
brother
sinning
a
sin
not
unto
death,
he
shall
ask,
and
God
will
give
him
life
for
them
that
sin
not
unto
death.
There
is
a
sin
unto
death:
not
concerning
this
do
I
say
that
he
should
make
request.
All
unrighteousness
is
sin:
and
there
is
a
sin
not
unto
death.
We
know
that
whosoever
is
begotten
of
God
sinneth
not;
but
he
that
was
begotten
of
God
keepeth
him,
and
the
evil
one
toucheth
him
not.
We
know
that
we
are
of
God,
and
the
whole
world
lieth
in
the
evil
one.
And
we
know
that
the
Son
of
God
is
come,
and
hath
given
us
an
understanding,
that
we
know
him
that
is
true,
and
we
are
in
him
that
is
true,
even
in
his
Son
Jesus
Christ.
This
is
the
true
God,
and
eternal
life.
My
little
children,
guard
yourselves
from
idols.
2 John
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF JOHN.
2 JOHN
2Jn
THE SECOND EPISTLE OF
JOHN.
The
elder
unto
the
elect
lady
and
her
children,
whom
I
love
in
truth;
and
not
I
only,
but
also
all
they
that
know
the
truth;
for
the
truth’s
sake
which
abideth
in
us,
and
it
shall
be
with
us
for
ever:
Grace,
mercy,
peace
shall
be
with
us,
from
God
the
Father,
and
from
Jesus
Christ,
the
Son
of
the
Father,
in
truth
and
love.
I
rejoice
greatly
that
I
have
found
certain
of
thy
children
walking
in
truth,
even
as
we
received
commandment
from
the
Father.
And
now
I
beseech
thee,
lady,
not
as
though
I
wrote
to
thee
a
new
commandment,
but
that
which
we
had
from
the
beginning,
that
we
love
one
another.
And
this
is
love,
that
we
should
walk
after
his
commandments.
This
is
the
commandment,
even
as
ye
heard
from
the
beginning,
that
ye
should
walk
in
it.
For
many
deceivers
are
gone
forth
into
the
world,
even
they
that
confess
not
that
Jesus
Christ
cometh
in
the
flesh.
This
is
the
deceiver
and
the antichrist.
Look
to
yourselves,
that
ye
lose
not
the
things
which
we
have
wrought,
but
that
ye
receive
a
full
reward.
Whosoever
goeth
onward
and
abideth
not
in
the
teaching
of
Christ,
hath
not
God:
he
that
abideth
in
the
teaching,
the
same
hath
both
the
Father
and
the
Son.
If
any
one
cometh
unto
you,
and
bringeth
not
this
teaching,
receive
him
not
into
your
house,
and
give
him
no
greeting:
for
he
that
giveth
him
greeting partaketh
in
his
evil
works.
Having
many
things
to
write
unto
you,
I
would
not
write
them
with
paper
and
ink:
but
I
hope
to
come
unto
you,
and
to
speak
face
to
face,
that
your
joy
may
be
fulfilled.
The
children
of
thine
elect
sister
salute
thee.
3 John
THE THIRD EPISTLE JOF JOHN.
3 JOHN
3Jn
THE THIRD EPISTLE OF
JOHN.
The
elder
unto
Gaius
the
beloved,
whom
I
love
in
truth.
Beloved,
I
pray
that
in
all
things
thou
mayest
prosper
and
be
in
health,
even
as
thy
soul
prospereth.
For
I
rejoiced
greatly,
when
brethren
came
and
bare
witness
unto
thy
truth,
even
as
thou
walkest
in
truth.
Greater
joy
have
I
none
than
this,
to
hear
of
my
children
walking
in
the
truth.
Beloved,
thou
doest
a
faithful
work
in
whatsoever
thou
doest
toward
them
that
are
brethren
and
strangers
withal;
who
bare
witness
to
thy
love
before
the
church:
whom
thou
wilt
do
well
to
set
forward
on
their
journey
worthily
of
God:
because
that
for
the
sake
of
the
Name
they
went
forth,
taking
nothing
of
the
Gentiles.
We
therefore
ought
to
welcome
such,
that
we
may
be fellow-workers
with
the
truth.
I
wrote
somewhat
unto
the
church:
but
Diotrephes,
who
loveth
to
have
the
preeminence
among
them,
receiveth
us
not.
Therefore,
if
I
come,
I
will
bring
to
remembrance
his
works
which
he
doeth,
prating
against
us
with
wicked
words:
and
not
content
therewith,
neither
doth
he
himself
receive
the
brethren,
and
them
that
would
he
forbiddeth,
and
casteth
them
out
of
the
church.
Beloved,
imitate
not
that
which
is
evil,
but
that
which
is
good.
He
that
doeth
good
is
of
God:
he
that
doeth
evil
hath
not
seen
God.
Demetrius
hath
the
witness
of
all
men,
and
of
the
truth
itself:
yea,
we
also
bear
witness;
and
thou
knowest
that
our
witness
is
true.
I
had
many
things
to
write
unto
thee,
but
I
am
unwilling
to
write
them
to
thee
with
ink
and
pen:
but
I
hope
shortly
to
see
thee,
and
we
shall
speak
face
to
face.
Peace
be
unto
thee.
The
friends
salute
thee.
Salute
the
friends
by
name.
Jude
THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF JUDE.
JUDE
Jud
THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF
JUDE.
Judas,
a
servant
of
Jesus
Christ,
and
brother
of
James,
to
them
that
are
called,
beloved
in
God
the
Father,
and
kept
for
Jesus
Christ:
Mercy
unto
you
and
peace
and
love
be
multiplied.
Beloved,
while
I
was
giving
all
diligence
to
write
unto
you
of
our
common
salvation,
I
was
constrained
to
write
unto
you
exhorting
you
to
contend
earnestly
for
the
faith
which
was
once
for
all
delivered
unto
the
saints.
For
there
are
certain
men
crept
in
privily,
even
they
who
were
of
old
set
forth
unto
this
condemnation,
ungodly
men,
turning
the
grace
of
our
God
into lasciviousness,
and
denying
our
only
Master
and
Lord,
Jesus
Christ.
Now
I
desire
to
put
you
in
remembrance,
though
ye
know
all
things
once
for
all,
how
that
the
Lord,
having
saved
a
people
out
of
the
land
of
Egypt,
afterward
destroyed
them
that
believed
not.
And
angels
which
kept
not
their
own principality,
but
left
their
proper
habitation,
he
hath
kept
in
everlasting
bonds
under
darkness
unto
the
judgment
of
the
great
day.
Even
as
Sodom
and
Gomorrah,
and
the
cities
about
them,
having
in
like
manner
with
these
given
themselves
over
to
fornication,
and
gone
after
strange
flesh,
are
set
forth
as
an
example,
suffering
the
punishment
of
eternal
fire.
Yet
in
like
manner
these
also
in
their dreamings
defile
the
flesh,
and
set
at
nought
dominion,
and
rail
at
dignities.
But
Michael
the archangel,
when
contending
with
the
devil
he
disputed
about
the
body
of
Moses,
durst
not
bring
against
him
a railing
judgment,
but
said,
The
Lord
rebuke
thee.
But
these
rail
at
whatsoever
things
they
know
not:
and
what
they
understand
naturally,
like
the
creatures
without
reason,
in
these
things
are
they
destroyed.
Woe
unto
them!
for
they
went
in
the
way
of
Cain,
and
ran riotously
in
the
error
of
Balaam
for
hire,
and
perished
in
the gainsaying
of
Korah.
These
are
they
who
are
hidden
rocks
in
your love-feasts
when
they
feast
with
you,
shepherds
that
without
fear
feed
themselves;
clouds
without
water,
carried
along
by
winds;
autumn
trees
without
fruit,
twice
dead,
plucked
up
by
the
roots;
Wild
waves
of
the
sea, foaming
out
their
own
shame;
wandering
stars,
for
whom
the
blackness
of
darkness
hath
been
reserved
for
ever.
And
to
these
also
Enoch,
the
seventh
from
Adam,
prophesied,
saying,
Behold,
the
Lord
came
with
ten
thousands
of
his
holy
ones,
to
execute
judgment
upon
all,
and
to
convict
all
the
ungodly
of
all
their
works
of
ungodliness
which
they
have
ungodly
wrought,
and
of
all
the
hard
things
which
ungodly
sinners
have
spoken
against
him.
These
are
murmurers,
complainers,
walking
after
their
lusts (and
their
mouth
speaketh
great
swelling
words),
shewing
respect
of
persons
for
the
sake
of
advantage.
But
ye,
beloved,
remember
ye
the
words
which
have
been
spoken
before
by
the apostles
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ;
how
that
they
said
to
you,
In
the
last
time
there
shall
be
mockers,
walking
after
their
own
ungodly
lusts.
These
are
they
who
make separations,
sensual,
having
not
the
Spirit.
But
ye,
beloved,
building
up
yourselves
on
your
most
holy
faith,
praying
in
the
Holy
Spirit,
keep
yourselves
in
the
love
of
God,
looking
for
the
mercy
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
unto
eternal
life.
And
on
some
have
mercy,
who
are
in
doubt;
and
some
save, snatching
them
out
of
the
fire;
and
on
some
have
mercy
with
fear;
hating
even
the
garment
spotted
by
the
flesh.
Now
unto
him
that
is
able
to
guard
you
from
stumbling,
and
to
set
you
before
the
presence
of
his
glory
without
blemish
in
exceeding
joy,
to
the
only
God
our
Saviour,
through
Jesus
Christ
our
Lord,
be
glory,
majesty,
dominion
and
power,
before
all
time,
and
now,
and
for
evermore.
Amen.
Revelation
THE REVELATION OF S. JOHN THE DIVINE.
REVELATION
Rev
THE REVELATION
OF S. JOHN THE DIVINE.
The
Revelation
of
Jesus
Christ,
which
God
gave
him
to
shew
unto
his
servants,
even
the
things
which
must
shortly
come
to
pass:
and
he
sent
and
signified
it
by
his
angel
unto
his
servant
John;
who
bare
witness
of
the
word
of
God,
and
of
the
testimony
of
Jesus
Christ,
even
of
all
things
that
he
saw.
Blessed
is
he
that
readeth,
and
they
that
hear
the
words
of
the
prophecy,
and
keep
the
things
which
are
written
therein:
for
the
time
is
at
hand.
John
to
the
seven
churches
which
are
in
Asia:
Grace
to
you
and
peace,
from
him
which
is
and
which
was
and
which
is
to
come;
and
from
the
seven
Spirits
which
are
before
his
throne;
and
from
Jesus
Christ,
who
is
the
faithful
witness,
the
firstborn
of
the
dead,
and
the
ruler
of
the
kings
of
the
earth.
Unto
him
that
loveth
us,
and
loosed
us
from
our
sins
by
his
blood;
and
he
made
us
to
be
a
kingdom,
to
be
priests
unto
his
God
and
Father;
to
him
be
the
glory
and
the
dominion
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
Behold,
he
cometh
with
the
clouds;
and
every
eye
shall
see
him,
and
they
which
pierced
him;
and
all
the
tribes
of
the
earth
shall
mourn
over
him.
Even
so,
Amen.
I
am
the Alpha
and
the
Omega,
saith
the
Lord
God,
which
is
and
which
was
and
which
is
to
come,
the
Almighty.
I
John,
your
brother
and
partaker
with
you
in
the
tribulation
and
kingdom
and
patience
which
are
in
Jesus,
was
in
the
isle
that
is
called
Patmos,
for
the
word
of
God
and
the
testimony
of
Jesus.
I
was
in
the
Spirit
on
the
Lord’s
day,
and
I
heard
behind
me
a
great
voice,
as
of
a
trumpet
saying,
What
thou
seest,
write
in
a
book,
and
send
it
to
the
seven
churches;
unto
Ephesus,
and
unto
Smyrna,
and
unto
Pergamum,
and
unto
Thyatira,
and
unto
Sardis,
and
unto
Philadelphia,
and
unto
Laodicea.
And
I
turned
to
see
the
voice
which
spake
with
me.
And
having
turned
I
saw
seven
golden
candlesticks;
and
in
the
midst
of
the
candlesticks
one
like
unto
a
son
of
man,
clothed
with
a
garment
down
to
the
foot,
and
girt
about
at
the
breasts
with
a
golden
girdle.
And
his
head
and
his
hair
were
white
as
white
wool,
white
as
snow;
and
his
eyes
were
as
a
flame
of
fire;
and
his
feet
like
unto
burnished
brass,
as
if
it
had
been
refined
in
a
furnace;
and
his
voice
as
the
voice
of
many
waters.
And
he
had
in
his
right
hand
seven
stars:
and
out
of
his
mouth
proceeded
a
sharp
two-edged
sword:
and
his
countenance
was
as
the
sun
shineth
in
his
strength.
And
when
I
saw
him,
I
fell
at
his
feet
as
one
dead.
And
he
laid
his
right
hand
upon
me,
saying,
Fear
not;
I
am
the
first
and
the
last,
and
the
Living
one;
and
I
was
dead,
and
behold,
I
am
alive
for
evermore,
and
I
have
the
keys
of
death
and
of Hades.
Write
therefore
the
things
which
thou
sawest,
and
the
things
which
are,
and
the
things
which
shall
come
to
pass
hereafter;
the
mystery
of
the
seven
stars
which
thou
sawest
in
my
right
hand,
and
the
seven
golden
candlesticks.
The
seven
stars
are
the
angels
of
the
seven
churches:
and
the
seven
candlesticks
are
seven
churches.
To
the
angel
of
the
church
in
Ephesus
write;
These
things
saith
he
that
holdeth
the
seven
stars
in
his
right
hand,
he
that
walketh
in
the
midst
of
the
seven
golden
candlesticks:
I
know
thy
works,
and
thy
toil
and
patience,
and
that
thou
canst
not
bear
evil
men,
and
didst
try
them
which
call
themselves apostles,
and
they
are
not,
and
didst
find
them
false;
and
thou
hast
patience
and
didst
bear
for
my
name’s
sake,
and
hast
not
grown
weary.
But
I
have
this
against
thee,
that
thou
didst
leave
thy
first
love.
Remember
therefore
from
whence
thou
art
fallen,
and
repent,
and
do
the
first
works;
or
else
I
come
to
thee,
and
will
move
thy
candlestick
out
of
its
place,
except
thou
repent.
But
this
thou
hast,
that
thou
hatest
the
works
of
the
Nicolaitans,
which
I
also
hate.
He
that
hath
an
ear,
let
him
hear
what
the
Spirit
saith
to
the
churches.
To
him
that
overcometh,
to
him
will
I
give
to
eat
of
the
tree
of
life,
which
is
in
the
Paradise
of
God.
And
to
the
angel
of
the
church
in
Smyrna
write;
These
things
saith
the
first
and
the
last,
which
was
dead,
and
lived
again:
I
know
thy
tribulation,
and
thy
poverty (but
thou
art
rich),
and
the
blasphemy
of
them
which
say
they
are
Jews,
and
they
are
not,
but
are
a
synagogue
of
Satan.
Fear
not
the
things
which
thou
art
about
to
suffer:
behold,
the
devil
is
about
to
cast
some
of
you
into
prison,
that
ye
may
be
tried;
and
ye
shall
have
tribulation
ten
days.
Be
thou
faithful
unto
death,
and
I
will
give
thee
the
crown
of
life.
He
that
hath
an
ear,
let
him
hear
what
the
Spirit
saith
to
the
churches.
He
that
overcometh
shall
not
be
hurt
of
the
second
death.
And
to
the
angel
of
the
church
in
Pergamum
write;
These
things
saith
he
that
hath
the
sharp
two-edged
sword:
I
know
where
thou
dwellest,
even
where
Satan’s
throne
is:
and
thou
holdest
fast
my
name,
and
didst
not
deny
my
faith,
even
in
the
days
of Antipas
my
witness,
my
faithful
one,
who
was
killed
among
you,
where
Satan
dwelleth.
But
I
have
a
few
things
against
thee,
because
thou
hast
there
some
that
hold
the
teaching
of
Balaam,
who
taught
Balak
to
cast
a
stumblingblock
before
the
children
of
Israel,
to
eat
things
sacrificed
to
idols,
and
to
commit
fornication.
So
hast
thou
also
some
that
hold
the
teaching
of
the
Nicolaitans
in
like
manner.
Repent
therefore;
or
else
I
come
to
thee
quickly,
and
I
will
make
war
against
them
with
the
sword
of
my
mouth.
He
that
hath
an
ear,
let
him
hear
what
the
Spirit
saith
to
the
churches.
To
him
that
overcometh,
to
him
will
I
give
of
the
hidden
manna,
and
I
will
give
him
a
white
stone,
and
upon
the
stone
a
new
name
written,
which
no
one
knoweth
but
he
that
receiveth
it.
And
to
the
angel
of
the
church
in
Thyatira
write;
These
things
saith
the
Son
of
God,
who
hath
his
eyes
like
a
flame
of
fire,
and
his
feet
are
like
unto
burnished
brass:
I
know
thy
works,
and
thy
love
and
faith
and
ministry
and
patience,
and
that
thy
last
works
are
more
than
the
first.
But
I
have
this
against
thee,
that
thou sufferest
the
woman
Jezebel,
which
calleth
herself
a
prophetess;
and
she
teacheth
and
seduceth
my
servants
to
commit
fornication,
and
to
eat
things
sacrificed
to
idols.
And
I
gave
her
time
that
she
should
repent;
and
she
willeth
not
to
repent
of
her
fornication.
Behold,
I
do
cast
her
into
a
bed,
and
them
that
commit
adultery
with
her
into
great
tribulation,
except
they
repent
of
her
works.
And
I
will
kill
her
children
with
death;
and
all
the
churches
shall
know
that
I
am
he
which
searcheth
the
reins
and
hearts:
and
I
will
give
unto
each
one
of
you
according
to
your
works.
But
to
you
I
say,
to
the
rest
that
are
in
Thyatira,
as
many
as
have
not
this
teaching,
which
know
not
the
deep
things
of
Satan,
as
they
say;
I
cast
upon
you
none
other
burden.
Howbeit
that
which
ye
have,
hold
fast
till
I
come.
And
he
that
overcometh,
and
he
that
keepeth
my
works
unto
the
end,
to
him
will
I
give
authority
over
the
nations:
and
he
shall
rule
them
with
a
rod
of
iron,
as
the
vessels
of
the
potter
are
broken
to shivers;
as
I
also
have
received
of
my
Father:
and
I
will
give
him
the
morning
star.
He
that
hath
an
ear,
let
him
hear
what
the
Spirit
saith
to
the
churches.
And
to
the
angel
of
the
church
in
Sardis
write;
These
things
saith
he
that
hath
the
seven
Spirits
of
God,
and
the
seven
stars:
I
know
thy
works,
that
thou
hast
a
name
that
thou
livest,
and
thou
art
dead.
Be
thou
watchful,
and
stablish
the
things
that
remain,
which
were
ready
to
die:
for
I
have
found
no
works
of
thine
fulfilled
before
my
God.
Remember
therefore
how
thou
hast
received
and
didst
hear;
and
keep
it,
and
repent.
If
therefore
thou
shalt
not
watch,
I
will
come
as
a
thief,
and
thou
shalt
not
know
what
hour
I
will
come
upon
thee.
But
thou
hast
a
few
names
in
Sardis
which
did
not
defile
their
garments:
and
they
shall
walk
with
me
in
white;
for
they
are
worthy.
He
that
overcometh
shall
thus
be
arrayed
in
white
garments;
and
I
will
in
no
wise
blot
his
name
out
of
the
book
of
life,
and
I
will
confess
his
name
before
my
Father,
and
before
his
angels.
He
that
hath
an
ear,
let
him
hear
what
the
Spirit
saith
to
the
churches.
And
to
the
angel
of
the
church
in
Philadelphia
write;
These
things
saith
he
that
is
holy,
he
that
is
true,
he
that
hath
the
key
of
David,
he
that
openeth,
and
none
shall
shut,
and
that
shutteth,
and
none
openeth:
I
know
thy
works (behold,
I
have
set
before
thee
a
door
opened,
which
none
can
shut),
that
thou
hast
a
little
power,
and
didst
keep
my
word,
and
didst
not
deny
my
name.
Behold,
I
give
of
the
synagogue
of
Satan,
of
them
which
say
they
are
Jews,
and
they
are
not,
but
do
lie;
behold,
I
will
make
them
to
come
and
worship
before
thy
feet,
and
to
know
that
I
have
loved
thee.
Because
thou
didst
keep
the
word
of
my
patience,
I
also
will
keep
thee
from
the
hour
of
trial,
that
hour
which
is
to
come
upon
the
whole
world,
to
try
them
that
dwell
upon
the
earth.
I
come
quickly:
hold
fast
that
which
thou
hast,
that
no
one
take
thy
crown.
He
that
overcometh,
I
will
make
him
a
pillar
in
the
temple
of
my
God,
and
he
shall
go
out
thence
no
more:
and
I
will
write
upon
him
the
name
of
my
God,
and
the
name
of
the
city
of
my
God,
the
new
Jerusalem,
which
cometh
down
out
of
heaven
from
my
God,
and
mine
own
new
name.
He
that
hath
an
ear,
let
him
hear
what
the
Spirit
saith
to
the
churches.
And
to
the
angel
of
the
church
in
Laodicea
write;
These
things
saith
the
Amen,
the
faithful
and
true
witness,
the
beginning
of
the
creation
of
God:
I
know
thy
works,
that
thou
art
neither
cold
nor
hot:
I
would
thou wert
cold
or
hot.
So
because
thou
art
lukewarm,
and
neither
hot
nor
cold,
I
will
spew
thee
out
of
my
mouth.
Because
thou
sayest,
I
am
rich,
and
have
gotten
riches,
and
have
need
of
nothing;
and
knowest
not
that
thou
art
the
wretched
one
and
miserable
and
poor
and
blind
and
naked:
I
counsel
thee
to
buy
of
me
gold
refined
by
fire,
that
thou
mayest
become
rich;
and
white
garments,
that
thou
mayest
clothe
thyself,
and
that
the
shame
of
thy
nakedness
be
not
made
manifest;
and eyesalve
to
anoint
thine
eyes,
that
thou
mayest
see.
As
many
as
I
love,
I
reprove
and
chasten:
be
zealous
therefore,
and
repent.
Behold,
I
stand
at
the
door
and
knock:
if
any
man
hear
my
voice
and
open
the
door,
I
will
come
in
to
him,
and
will sup
with
him,
and
he
with
me.
He
that
overcometh,
I
will
give
to
him
to
sit
down
with
me
in
my
throne,
as
I
also
overcame,
and
sat
down
with
my
Father
in
his
throne.
He
that
hath
an
ear,
let
him
hear
what
the
Spirit
saith
to
the
churches.
After
these
things
I
saw,
and
behold,
a
door
opened
in
heaven,
and
the
first
voice
which
I
heard,
a
voice
as
of
a
trumpet
speaking
with
me,
one
saying,
Come
up
hither,
and
I
will
shew
thee
the
things
which
must
come
to
pass
hereafter.
Straightway
I
was
in
the
Spirit:
and
behold,
there
was
a
throne
set
in
heaven,
and
one
sitting
upon
the
throne;
and
he
that
sat
was
to
look
upon
like
a
jasper
stone
and
a
sardius:
and
there
was
a
rainbow
round
about
the
throne,
like
an
emerald
to
look
upon.
And
round
about
the
throne
were
four
and
twenty
thrones:
and
upon
the
thrones
I
saw
four
and
twenty
elders
sitting,
arrayed
in
white
garments;
and
on
their
heads
crowns
of
gold.
And
out
of
the
throne
proceed
lightnings
and
voices
and
thunders.
And
there
were
seven
lamps
of
fire
burning
before
the
throne,
which
are
the
seven
Spirits
of
God;
and
before
the
throne,
as
it
were
a glassy
sea
like
unto
crystal;
and
in
the
midst
of
the
throne,
and
round
about
the
throne,
four
living
creatures
full
of
eyes
before
and
behind.
And
the
first
creature
was
like
a
lion,
and
the
second
creature
like
a
calf,
and
the
third
creature
had
a
face
as
of
a
man,
and
the
fourth
creature
was
like
a
flying
eagle.
And
the
four
living
creatures,
having
each
one
of
them
six
wings,
are
full
of
eyes
round
about
and
within:
and
they
have
no
rest
day
and
night,
saying,
Holy,
holy,
holy,
is
the
Lord
God,
the
Almighty,
which
was
and
which
is
and
which
is
to
come.
And
when
the
living
creatures
shall
give
glory
and
honour
and
thanks
to
him
that
sitteth
on
the
throne,
to
him
that
liveth
for
ever
and
ever,
the
four
and
twenty
elders
shall
fall
down
before
him
that
sitteth
on
the
throne,
and
shall
worship
him
that
liveth
for
ever
and
ever,
and
shall
cast
their
crowns
before
the
throne,
saying,
Worthy
art
thou,
our
Lord
and
our
God,
to
receive
the
glory
and
the
honour
and
the
power:
for
thou
didst
create
all
things,
and
because
of
thy
will
they
were,
and
were
created.
And
I
saw
in
the
right
hand
of
him
that
sat
on
the
throne
a
book
written
within
and
on
the
back,
close
sealed
with
seven
seals.
And
I
saw
a
strong
angel
proclaiming
with
a
great
voice,
Who
is
worthy
to
open
the
book,
and
to
loose
the
seals
thereof?
And
no
one
in
the
heaven,
or
on
the
earth,
or
under
the
earth,
was
able
to
open
the
book,
or
to
look
thereon.
And
I
wept
much,
because
no
one
was
found
worthy
to
open
the
book,
or
to
look
thereon:
and
one
of
the
elders
saith
unto
me,
Weep
not:
behold,
the
Lion
that
is
of
the
tribe
of
Judah,
the
Root
of
David,
hath
overcome,
to
open
the
book
and
the
seven
seals
thereof.
And
I
saw
in
the
midst
of
the
throne
and
of
the
four
living
creatures,
and
in
the
midst
of
the
elders,
a
Lamb
standing,
as
though
it
had
been
slain,
having
seven
horns,
and
seven
eyes,
which
are
the
seven
Spirits
of
God,
sent
forth
into
all
the
earth.
And
he
came,
and
he
taketh
it
out
of
the
right
hand
of
him
that
sat
on
the
throne.
And
when
he
had
taken
the
book,
the
four
living
creatures
and
the
four
and
twenty
elders
fell
down
before
the
Lamb,
having
each
one
a
harp,
and
golden
bowls
full
of
incense,
which
are
the
prayers
of
the
saints.
And
they
sing
a
new
song,
saying,
Worthy
art
thou
to
take
the
book,
and
to
open
the
seals
thereof:
for
thou wast
slain,
and
didst
purchase
unto
God
with
thy
blood
men
of
every
tribe,
and
tongue,
and
people,
and
nation,
and
madest
them
to
be
unto
our
God
a
kingdom
and
priests;
and
they
reign
upon
the
earth.
And
I
saw,
and
I
heard
a
voice
of
many
angels
round
about
the
throne
and
the
living
creatures
and
the
elders;
and
the
number
of
them
was
ten
thousand
times
ten
thousand,
and
thousands
of
thousands;
saying
with
a
great
voice,
Worthy
is
the
Lamb
that
hath
been
slain
to
receive
the
power,
and
riches,
and
wisdom,
and
might,
and
honour,
and
glory,
and
blessing.
And
every
created
thing
which
is
in
the
heaven,
and
on
the
earth,
and
under
the
earth,
and
on
the
sea,
and
all
things
that
are
in
them,
heard
I
saying,
Unto
him
that
sitteth
on
the
throne,
and
unto
the
Lamb,
be
the
blessing,
and
the
honour,
and
the
glory,
and
the
dominion,
for
ever
and
ever.
And
the
four
living
creatures
said,
Amen.
And
the
elders
fell
down
and
worshipped.
And
I
saw
when
the
Lamb
opened
one
of
the
seven
seals,
and
I
heard
one
of
the
four
living
creatures
saying
as
with
a
voice
of
thunder,
Come.
And
I
saw,
and
behold,
a
white
horse,
and
he
that
sat
thereon
had
a
bow;
and
there
was
given
unto
him
a
crown:
and
he
came
forth
conquering,
and
to
conquer.
And
when
he
opened
the
second
seal,
I
heard
the
second
living
creature
saying,
Come.
And
another
horse
came
forth,
a
red
horse:
and
to
him
that
sat
thereon
it
was
given
to
take
peace
from
the
earth,
and
that
they
should
slay
one
another:
and
there
was
given
unto
him
a
great
sword.
And
when
he
opened
the
third
seal,
I
heard
the
third
living
creature
saying,
Come.
And
I
saw,
and
behold,
a
black
horse;
and
he
that
sat
thereon
had
a
balance
in
his
hand.
And
I
heard
as
it
were
a
voice
in
the
midst
of
the
four
living
creatures
saying,
A
measure
of
wheat
for
a
penny
and
three
measures
of
barley
for
a
penny;
and
the
oil
and
the
wine
hurt
thou
not.
And
when
he
opened
the
fourth
seal,
I
heard
the
voice
of
the
fourth
living
creature
saying,
Come.
And
I
saw,
and
behold,
a
pale
horse:
and
he
that
sat
upon
him,
his
name
was
Death;
and Hades
followed
with
him.
And
there
was
given
unto
them
authority
over
the
fourth
part
of
the
earth,
to
kill
with
sword,
and
with
famine,
and
with
death,
and
by
the
wild
beasts
of
the
earth.
And
when
he
opened
the
fifth
seal,
I
saw
underneath
the
altar
the
souls
of
them
that
had
been
slain
for
the
word
of
God,
and
for
the
testimony
which
they
held:
and
they
cried
with
a
great
voice,
saying,
How
long,
O
Master,
the
holy
and
true,
dost
thou
not
judge
and
avenge
our
blood
on
them
that
dwell
on
the
earth?
And
there
was
given
them
to
each
one
a
white
robe;
and
it
was
said
unto
them,
that
they
should
rest
yet
for
a
little
time,
until
their fellow-servants
also
and
their
brethren,
which
should
be
killed
even
as
they
were,
should
be
fulfilled.
And
I
saw
when
he
opened
the
sixth
seal,
and
there
was
a
great
earthquake;
and
the
sun
became
black
as
sackcloth
of
hair,
and
the
whole
moon
became
as
blood;
and
the
stars
of
the
heaven
fell
unto
the
earth,
as
a
fig
tree
casteth
her
unripe
figs,
when
she
is
shaken
of
a
great
wind.
And
the
heaven
was
removed
as
a
scroll
when
it
is
rolled
up;
and
every
mountain
and
island
were
moved
out
of
their
places.
And
the
kings
of
the
earth,
and
the
princes,
and
the
chief
captains,
and
the
rich,
and
the
strong,
and
every
bondman
and
freeman,
hid
themselves
in
the
caves
and
in
the
rocks
of
the
mountains;
and
they
say
to
the
mountains
and
to
the
rocks,
Fall
on
us,
and
hide
us
from
the
face
of
him
that
sitteth
on
the
throne,
and
from
the
wrath
of
the
Lamb:
for
the
great
day
of
their
wrath
is
come;
and
who
is
able
to
stand?
After
this
I
saw
four
angels
standing
at
the
four
corners
of
the
earth,
holding
the
four
winds
of
the
earth,
that
no
wind
should
blow
on
the
earth,
or
on
the
sea,
or
upon
any
tree.
And
I
saw
another
angel
ascend
from
the
sunrising,
having
the
seal
of
the
living
God:
and
he
cried
with
a
great
voice
to
the
four
angels,
to
whom
it
was
given
to
hurt
the
earth
and
the
sea,
saying,
Hurt
not
the
earth,
neither
the
sea,
nor
the
trees,
till
we
shall
have
sealed
the
servants
of
our
God
on
their
foreheads.
And
I
heard
the
number
of
them
which
were
sealed,
a
hundred
and
forty
and
four
thousand,
sealed
out
of
every
tribe
of
the
children
of
Israel.
Of
the
tribe
of
Judah
were
sealed
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Reuben
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Gad
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Asher
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Naphtali
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Manasseh
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Simeon
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Levi
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Issachar
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Zebulun
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Joseph
twelve
thousand:
Of
the
tribe
of
Benjamin
were
sealed
twelve
thousand.
After
these
things
I
saw,
and
behold,
a
great
multitude,
which
no
man
could
number,
out
of
every
nation
and
of
all
tribes
and
peoples
and
tongues,
standing
before
the
throne
and
before
the
Lamb,
arrayed
in
white
robes,
and
palms
in
their
hands;
and
they
cry
with
a
great
voice,
saying,
Salvation
unto
our
God
which
sitteth
on
the
throne,
and
unto
the
Lamb.
And
all
the
angels
were
standing
round
about
the
throne,
and
about
the
elders
and
the
four
living
creatures;
and
they
fell
before
the
throne
on
their
faces,
and
worshipped
God,
saying,
Amen:
Blessing,
and
glory,
and
wisdom,
and
thanksgiving,
and
honour,
and
power,
and
might,
be
unto
our
God
for
ever
and
ever.
Amen.
And
one
of
the
elders
answered,
saying
unto
me,
These
which
are
arrayed
in
the
white
robes,
who
are
they,
and
whence
came
they?
And
I
say
unto
him,
My
lord,
thou
knowest.
And
he
said
to
me,
These
are
they
which
come
out
of
the
great
tribulation,
and
they
washed
their
robes,
and
made
them
white
in
the
blood
of
the
Lamb.
Therefore
are
they
before
the
throne
of
God;
and
they
serve
him
day
and
night
in
his
temple:
and
he
that
sitteth
on
the
throne
shall
spread
his
tabernacle
over
them.
They
shall
hunger
no
more,
neither
thirst
any
more;
neither
shall
the
sun
strike
upon
them,
nor
any
heat:
for
the
Lamb
which
is
in
the
midst
of
the
throne
shall
be
their
shepherd,
and
shall
guide
them
unto
fountains
of
waters
of
life:
and
God
shall
wipe
away
every
tear
from
their
eyes.
And
when
he
opened
the
seventh
seal,
there
followed
a
silence
in
heaven
about
the
space
of
half
an
hour.
And
I
saw
the
seven
angels
which
stand
before
God;
and
there
were
given
unto
them
seven
trumpets.
And
another
angel
came
and
stood
over
the
altar,
having
a
golden
censer;
and
there
was
given
unto
him
much
incense,
that
he
should
add
it
unto
the
prayers
of
all
the
saints
upon
the
golden
altar
which
was
before
the
throne.
And
the
smoke
of
the
incense,
with
the
prayers
of
the
saints,
went
up
before
God
out
of
the angel’s
hand.
And
the
angel
taketh
the
censer;
and
he
filled
it
with
the
fire
of
the
altar,
and
cast
it
upon
the
earth:
and
there
followed
thunders,
and
voices,
and
lightnings,
and
an
earthquake.
And
the
seven
angels
which
had
the
seven
trumpets
prepared
themselves
to
sound.
And
the
first
sounded,
and
there
followed
hail
and
fire,
mingled
with
blood,
and
they
were
cast
upon
the
earth:
and
the
third
part
of
the
earth
was
burnt
up,
and
the
third
part
of
the
trees
was
burnt
up,
and
all
green
grass
was
burnt
up.
And
the
second
angel
sounded,
and
as
it
were
a
great
mountain
burning
with
fire
was
cast
into
the
sea:
and
the
third
part
of
the
sea
became
blood;
and
there
died
the
third
part
of
the
creatures
which
were
in
the
sea,
even
they
that
had
life;
and
the
third
part
of
the
ships
was
destroyed.
And
the
third
angel
sounded,
and
there
fell
from
heaven
a
great
star,
burning
as
a
torch,
and
it
fell
upon
the
third
part
of
the
rivers,
and
upon
the
fountains
of
the
waters;
and
the
name
of
the
star
is
called
Wormwood:
and
the
third
part
of
the
waters
became
wormwood;
and
many
men
died
of
the
waters,
because
they
were
made
bitter.
And
the
fourth
angel
sounded,
and
the
third
part
of
the
sun
was
smitten,
and
the
third
part
of
the
moon,
and
the
third
part
of
the
stars;
that
the
third
part
of
them
should
be
darkened,
and
the
day
should
not
shine
for
the
third
part
of
it,
and
the
night
in
like
manner.
And
I
saw,
and
I
heard
an
eagle,
flying
in mid
heaven,
saying
with
a
great
voice,
Woe,
woe,
woe,
for
them
that
dwell
on
the
earth,
by
reason
of
the
other
voices
of
the
trumpet
of
the
three
angels,
who
are
yet
to
sound.
And
the
fifth
angel
sounded,
and
I
saw
a
star
from
heaven
fallen
unto
the
earth:
and
there
was
given
to
him
the
key
of
the
pit
of
the abyss.
And
he
opened
the
pit
of
the abyss;
and
there
went
up
a
smoke
out
of
the
pit,
as
the
smoke
of
a
great
furnace;
and
the
sun
and
the
air
were
darkened
by
reason
of
the
smoke
of
the
pit.
And
out
of
the
smoke
came
forth
locusts
upon
the
earth;
and
power
was
given
them,
as
the
scorpions
of
the
earth
have
power.
And
it
was
said
unto
them
that
they
should
not
hurt
the
grass
of
the
earth,
neither
any
green
thing,
neither
any
tree,
but
only
such
men
as
have
not
the
seal
of
God
on
their
foreheads.
And
it
was
given
them
that
they
should
not
kill
them,
but
that
they
should
be
tormented
five
months:
and
their
torment
was
as
the
torment
of
a
scorpion,
when
it
striketh
a
man.
And
in
those
days
men
shall
seek
death,
and
shall
in
no
wise
find
it;
and
they
shall
desire
to
die,
and
death
fleeth
from
them.
And
the
shapes
of
the
locusts
were
like
unto
horses
prepared
for
war;
and
upon
their
heads
as
it
were
crowns
like
unto
gold,
and
their
faces
were
as
men’s
faces.
And
they
had
hair
as
the
hair
of
women,
and
their
teeth
were
as
the
teeth
of
lions.
And
they
had
breastplates,
as
it
were
breastplates
of
iron;
and
the
sound
of
their
wings
was
as
the
sound
of
chariots,
of
many
horses
rushing
to
war.
And
they
have
tails
like
unto
scorpions,
and
stings;
and
in
their
tails
is
their
power
to
hurt
men
five
months.
They
have
over
them
as
king
the
angel
of
the abyss:
his
name
in
Hebrew
is
Abaddon,
and
in
the
Greek
tongue
he
hath
the
name Apollyon.
The
first
Woe
is
past:
behold,
there
come
yet
two
Woes
hereafter.
And
the
sixth
angel
sounded,
and
I
heard
a
voice
from
the
horns
of
the
golden
altar
which
is
before
God,
one
saying
to
the
sixth
angel,
which
had
the
trumpet,
Loose
the
four
angels
which
are
bound
at
the
great
river
Euphrates.
And
the
four
angels
were
loosed,
which
had
been
prepared
for
the
hour
and
day
and
month
and
year,
that
they
should
kill
the
third
part
of
men.
And
the
number
of
the
armies
of
the
horsemen
was
twice
ten
thousand
times
ten
thousand:
I
heard
the
number
of
them.
And
thus
I
saw
the
horses
in
the
vision,
and
them
that
sat
on
them,
having
breastplates
as
of
fire
and
of
hyacinth
and
of
brimstone:
and
the
heads
of
the
horses
are
as
the
heads
of
lions;
and
out
of
their
mouths
proceedeth
fire
and
smoke
and
brimstone.
By
these
three
plagues
was
the
third
part
of
men
killed,
by
the
fire
and
the
smoke
and
the
brimstone,
which
proceeded
out
of
their
mouths.
For
the
power
of
the
horses
is
in
their
mouth,
and
in
their
tails:
for
their
tails
are
like
unto
serpents,
and
have
heads;
and
with
them
they
do
hurt.
And
the
rest
of
mankind,
which
were
not
killed
with
these
plagues,
repented
not
of
the
works
of
their
hands,
that
they
should
not
worship
devils,
and
the
idols
of
gold,
and
of
silver,
and
of
brass,
and
of
stone,
and
of
wood;
which
can
neither
see,
nor
hear,
nor
walk:
and
they
repented
not
of
their
murders,
nor
of
their
sorceries,
nor
of
their
fornication,
nor
of
their
thefts.
And
I
saw
another
strong
angel
coming
down
out
of
heaven,
arrayed
with
a
cloud;
and
the
rainbow
was
upon
his
head,
and
his
face
was
as
the
sun,
and
his
feet
as
pillars
of
fire;
and
he
had
in
his
hand
a
little
book
open:
and
he
set
his
right
foot
upon
the
sea,
and
his
left
upon
the
earth;
and
he
cried
with
a
great
voice,
as
a
lion
roareth:
and
when
he
cried,
the
seven
thunders
uttered
their
voices.
And
when
the
seven
thunders
uttered
their
voices,
I
was
about
to
write:
and
I
heard
a
voice
from
heaven
saying,
Seal
up
the
things
which
the
seven
thunders
uttered,
and
write
them
not.
And
the
angel
which
I
saw
standing
upon
the
sea
and
upon
the
earth
lifted
up
his
right
hand
to
heaven,
and
sware
by
him
that
liveth
for
ever
and
ever,
who
created
the
heaven
and
the
things
that
are
therein,
and
the
earth
and
the
things
that
are
therein,
and
the
sea
and
the
things
that
are
therein,
that
there
shall
be
time
no
longer:
but
in
the
days
of
the
voice
of
the
seventh
angel,
when
he
is
about
to
sound,
then
is
finished
the
mystery
of
God,
according
to
the
good
tidings
which
he
declared
to
his
servants
the
prophets.
And
the
voice
which
I
heard
from
heaven,
I
heard
it
again
speaking
with
me,
and
saying,
Go,
take
the
book
which
is
open
in
the
hand
of
the
angel
that
standeth
upon
the
sea
and
upon
the
earth.
And
I
went
unto
the
angel,
saying
unto
him
that
he
should
give
me
the
little
book.
And
he
saith
unto
me,
Take
it,
and
eat
it
up;
and
it
shall
make
thy
belly
bitter,
but
in
thy
mouth
it
shall
be
sweet
as
honey.
And
I
took
the
little
book
out
of
the angel’s
hand,
and
ate
it
up;
and
it
was
in
my
mouth
sweet
as
honey:
and
when
I
had
eaten
it,
my
belly
was
made
bitter.
And
they
say
unto
me,
Thou
must
prophesy
again
over
many
peoples
and
nations
and
tongues
and
kings.
And
there
was
given
me
a
reed
like
unto
a
rod:
and
one
said,
Rise,
and
measure
the
temple
of
God,
and
the
altar,
and
them
that
worship
therein.
And
the
court
which
is
without
the
temple
leave
without,
and
measure
it
not;
for
it
hath
been
given
unto
the
nations:
and
the
holy
city
shall
they
tread
under
foot
forty
and
two
months.
And
I
will
give
unto
my
two
witnesses,
and
they
shall
prophesy
a
thousand
two
hundred
and
threescore
days,
clothed
in
sackcloth.
These
are
the
two
olive
trees
and
the
two
candlesticks,
standing
before
the
Lord
of
the
earth.
And
if
any
man
desireth
to
hurt
them,
fire
proceedeth
out
of
their
mouth,
and
devoureth
their
enemies:
and
if
any
man
shall
desire
to
hurt
them,
in
this
manner
must
he
be
killed.
These
have
the
power
to
shut
the
heaven,
that
it
rain
not
during
the
days
of
their
prophecy:
and
they
have
power
over
the
waters
to
turn
them
into
blood,
and
to
smite
the
earth
with
every
plague,
as
often
as
they
shall
desire.
And
when
they
shall
have
finished
their
testimony,
the
beast
that
cometh
up
out
of
the abyss
shall
make
war
with
them,
and
overcome
them,
and
kill
them.
And
their
dead
bodies
lie
in
the
street
of
the
great
city,
which
spiritually
is
called
Sodom
and
Egypt,
where
also
their
Lord
was
crucified.
And
from
among
the
peoples
and
tribes
and
tongues
and
nations
do
men
look
upon
their
dead
bodies
three
days
and
a
half,
and
suffer
not
their
dead
bodies
to
be
laid
in
a
tomb.
And
they
that
dwell
on
the
earth
rejoice
over
them,
and
make
merry;
and
they
shall
send
gifts
one
to
another;
because
these
two
prophets
tormented
them
that
dwell
on
the
earth.
And
after
the
three
days
and
a
half
the
breath
of
life
from
God
entered
into
them,
and
they
stood
upon
their
feet;
and
great
fear
fell
upon
them
which
beheld
them.
And
they
heard
a
great
voice
from
heaven
saying
unto
them,
Come
up
hither.
And
they
went
up
into
heaven
in
the
cloud;
and
their
enemies
beheld
them.
And
in
that
hour
there
was
a
great
earthquake,
and
the
tenth
part
of
the
city
fell;
and
there
were
killed
in
the
earthquake
seven
thousand
persons:
and
the
rest
were
affrighted,
and
gave
glory
to
the
God
of
heaven.
The
second
Woe
is
past:
behold,
the
third
Woe
cometh
quickly.
And
the
seventh
angel
sounded;
and
there
followed
great
voices
in
heaven,
and
they
said,
The
kingdom
of
the
world
is
become
the
kingdom
of
our
Lord,
and
of
his
Christ:
and
he
shall
reign
for
ever
and
ever.
And
the
four
and
twenty
elders,
which
sit
before
God
on
their
thrones,
fell
upon
their
faces
and
worshipped
God,
saying,
We
give
thee
thanks,
O
Lord
God,
the
Almighty,
which
art
and
which wast;
because
thou
hast
taken
thy
great
power,
and
didst
reign.
And
the
nations
were
wroth,
and
thy
wrath
came,
and
the
time
of
the
dead
to
be
judged,
and
the
time
to
give
their
reward
to
thy
servants
the
prophets,
and
to
the
saints,
and
to
them
that
fear
thy
name,
the
small
and
the
great;
and
to
destroy
them
that
destroy
the
earth.
And
there
was
opened
the
temple
of
God
that
is
in
heaven;
and
there
was
seen
in
his
temple
the
ark
of
his
covenant;
and
there
followed
lightnings,
and
voices,
and
thunders,
and
an
earthquake,
and
great
hail.
And
a
great
sign
was
seen
in
heaven;
a
woman
arrayed
with
the
sun,
and
the
moon
under
her
feet,
and
upon
her
head
a
crown
of
twelve
stars;
and
she
was
with
child:
and
she
crieth
out, travailing
in
birth,
and
in
pain
to
be
delivered.
And
there
was
seen
another
sign
in
heaven;
and
behold,
a
great
red
dragon,
having
seven
heads
and
ten
horns,
and
upon
his
heads
seven
diadems.
And
his
tail
draweth
the
third
part
of
the
stars
of
heaven,
and
did
cast
them
to
the
earth:
and
the
dragon
stood
before
the
woman
which
was
about
to
be
delivered,
that
when
she
was
delivered
he
might
devour
her
child.
And
she
was
delivered
of
a
son,
a
man
child,
who
is
to
rule
all
the
nations
with
a
rod
of
iron:
and
her
child
was
caught
up
unto
God,
and
unto
his
throne.
And
the
woman
fled
into
the
wilderness,
where
she
hath
a
place
prepared
of
God,
that
there
they
may
nourish
her
a
thousand
two
hundred
and
threescore
days.
And
there
was
war
in
heaven:
Michael
and
his
angels
going
forth
to
war
with
the
dragon;
and
the
dragon
warred
and
his
angels;
And
they
prevailed
not,
neither
was
their
place
found
any
more
in
heaven.
And
the
great
dragon
was
cast
down,
the
old
serpent,
he
that
is
called
the
Devil
and
Satan,
the
deceiver
of
the
whole
world;
he
was
cast
down
to
the
earth,
and
his
angels
were
cast
down
with
him.
And
I
heard
a
great
voice
in
heaven,
saying,
Now
is
come
the
salvation,
and
the
power,
and
the
kingdom
of
our
God,
and
the
authority
of
his
Christ:
for
the
accuser
of
our
brethren
is
cast
down,
which accuseth
them
before
our
God
day
and
night.
And
they
overcame
him
because
of
the
blood
of
the
Lamb,
and
because
of
the
word
of
their
testimony;
and
they
loved
not
their
life
even
unto
death.
Therefore
rejoice,
O
heavens,
and
ye
that
dwell
in
them.
Woe
for
the
earth
and
for
the
sea:
because
the
devil
is
gone
down
unto
you,
having
great
wrath,
knowing
that
he
hath
but
a
short
time.
And
when
the
dragon
saw
that
he
was
cast
down
to
the
earth,
he
persecuted
the
woman
which
brought
forth
the
man
child.
And
there
were
given
to
the
woman
the
two
wings
of
the
great
eagle,
that
she
might
fly
into
the
wilderness
unto
her
place,
where
she
is
nourished
for
a
time,
and
times,
and
half
a
time,
from
the
face
of
the
serpent.
And
the
serpent
cast
out
of
his
mouth
after
the
woman
water
as
a
river,
that
he
might
cause
her
to
be
carried
away
by
the
stream.
And
the
earth
helped
the
woman,
and
the
earth
opened
her
mouth,
and
swallowed
up
the
river
which
the
dragon
cast
out
of
his
mouth.
And
the
dragon
waxed
wroth
with
the
woman,
and
went
away
to
make
war
with
the
rest
of
her
seed,
which
keep
the
commandments
of
God,
and
hold
the
testimony
of
Jesus:
and
he
stood
upon
the
sand
of
the
sea.
And
I
saw
a
beast
coming
up
out
of
the
sea,
having
ten
horns
and
seven
heads,
and
on
his
horns
ten
diadems,
and
upon
his
heads
names
of
blasphemy.
And
the
beast
which
I
saw
was
like
unto
a
leopard,
and
his
feet
were
as
the
feet
of
a
bear,
and
his
mouth
as
the
mouth
of
a
lion:
and
the
dragon
gave
him
his
power,
and
his
throne,
and
great
authority.
And
I
saw
one
of
his
heads
as
though
it
had
been
smitten
unto
death;
and
his death-stroke
was
healed:
and
the
whole
earth
wondered
after
the
beast;
and
they
worshipped
the
dragon,
because
he
gave
his
authority
unto
the
beast;
and
they
worshipped
the
beast,
saying,
Who
is
like
unto
the
beast?
and
who
is
able
to
war
with
him?
and
there
was
given
to
him
a
mouth
speaking
great
things
and
blasphemies;
and
there
was
given
to
him
authority
to
continue
forty
and
two
months.
And
he
opened
his
mouth
for
blasphemies
against
God,
to
blaspheme
his
name,
and
his
tabernacle,
even
them
that
dwell
in
the
heaven.
And
it
was
given
unto
him
to
make
war
with
the
saints,
and
to
overcome
them:
and
there
was
given
to
him
authority
over
every
tribe
and
people
and
tongue
and
nation.
And
all
that
dwell
on
the
earth
shall
worship
him,
every
one
whose
name
hath
not
been
written
in
the
book
of
life
of
the
Lamb
that
hath
been
slain
from
the
foundation
of
the
world.
If
any
man
hath
an
ear,
let
him
hear.
If
any
man
is
for
captivity,
into
captivity
he
goeth:
if
any
man
shall
kill
with
the
sword,
with
the
sword
must
he
be
killed.
Here
is
the
patience
and
the
faith
of
the
saints.
And
I
saw
another
beast
coming
up
out
of
the
earth;
and
he
had
two
horns
like
unto
a
lamb,
and
he
spake
as
a
dragon.
And
he
exerciseth
all
the
authority
of
the
first
beast
in
his
sight.
And
he
maketh
the
earth
and
them
that
dwell
therein
to
worship
the
first
beast,
whose death-stroke
was
healed.
And
he
doeth
great
signs,
that
he
should
even
make
fire
to
come
down
out
of
heaven
upon
the
earth
in
the
sight
of
men.
And
he
deceiveth
them
that
dwell
on
the
earth
by
reason
of
the
signs
which
it
was
given
him
to
do
in
the
sight
of
the
beast;
saying
to
them
that
dwell
on
the
earth,
that
they
should
make
an
image
to
the
beast,
who
hath
the
stroke
of
the
sword,
and
lived.
And
it
was
given
unto
him
to
give
breath
to
it,
even
to
the
image
of
the
beast,
that
the
image
of
the
beast
should
both
speak,
and
cause
that
as
many
as
should
not
worship
the
image
of
the
beast
should
be
killed.
And
he
causeth
all,
the
small
and
the
great,
and
the
rich
and
the
poor,
and
the
free
and
the
bond,
that
there
be
given
them
a
mark
on
their
right
hand,
or
upon
their
forehead;
and
that
no
man
should
be
able
to
buy
or
to
sell,
save
he
that
hath
the
mark,
even
the
name
of
the
beast
or
the
number
of
his
name.
Here
is
wisdom.
He
that
hath
understanding,
let
him
count
the
number
of
the
beast;
for
it
is
the
number
of
a
man:
and
his
number
is
Six
hundred
and
sixty
and
six.
And
I
saw,
and
behold,
the
Lamb
standing
on
the
mount
Zion,
and
with
him
a
hundred
and
forty
and
four
thousand,
having
his
name,
and
the
name
of
his
Father,
written
on
their
foreheads.
And
I
heard
a
voice
from
heaven,
as
the
voice
of
many
waters,
and
as
the
voice
of
a
great
thunder:
and
the
voice
which
I
heard
was
as
the
voice
of
harpers
harping
with
their
harps:
and
they
sing
as
it
were
a
new
song
before
the
throne,
and
before
the
four
living
creatures
and
the
elders:
and
no
man
could
learn
the
song
save
the
hundred
and
forty
and
four
thousand,
even
they
that
had
been
purchased
out
of
the
earth.
These
are
they
which
were
not
defiled
with
women;
for
they
are
virgins.
These
are
they
which
follow
the
Lamb
whithersoever
he
goeth.
These
were
purchased
from
among
men,
to
be
the
firstfruits
unto
God
and
unto
the
Lamb.
And
in
their
mouth
was
found
no
lie:
they
are
without
blemish.
And
I
saw
another
angel
flying
in mid
heaven,
having
an
eternal
gospel
to
proclaim
unto
them
that
dwell
on
the
earth,
and
unto
every
nation
and
tribe
and
tongue
and
people;
and
he
saith
with
a
great
voice,
Fear
God,
and
give
him
glory;
for
the
hour
of
his
judgment
is
come:
and
worship
him
that
made
the
heaven
and
the
earth
and
sea
and
fountains
of
waters.
And
another,
a
second
angel,
followed,
saying,
Fallen,
fallen
is
Babylon
the
great,
which
hath
made
all
the
nations
to
drink
of
the
wine
of
the
wrath
of
her
fornication.
And
another
angel,
a
third,
followed
them,
saying
with
a
great
voice,
If
any
man
worshippeth
the
beast
and
his
image,
and
receiveth
a
mark
on
his
forehead,
or
upon
his
hand,
he
also
shall
drink
of
the
wine
of
the
wrath
of
God,
which
is
prepared unmixed
in
the
cup
of
his
anger;
and
he
shall
be
tormented
with
fire
and
brimstone
in
the
presence
of
the
holy
angels,
and
in
the
presence
of
the
Lamb:
and
the
smoke
of
their
torment
goeth
up
for
ever
and
ever;
and
they
have
no
rest
day
and
night,
they
that
worship
the
beast
and
his
image,
and
whoso
receiveth
the
mark
of
his
name.
Here
is
the
patience
of
the
saints,
they
that
keep
the
commandments
of
God,
and
the
faith
of
Jesus.
And
I
heard
a
voice
from
heaven
saying,
Write,
Blessed
are
the
dead
which
die
in
the
Lord
from
henceforth:
yea,
saith
the
Spirit,
that
they
may
rest
from
their
labours;
for
their
works
follow
with
them.
And
I
saw,
and
behold,
a
white
cloud;
and
on
the
cloud
I
saw
one
sitting
like
unto
a
son
of
man,
having
on
his
head
a
golden
crown,
and
in
his
hand
a
sharp
sickle.
And
another
angel
came
out
from
the
temple,
crying
with
a
great
voice
to
him
that
sat
on
the
cloud,
Send
forth
thy
sickle,
and
reap:
for
the
hour
to
reap
is
come;
for
the
harvest
of
the
earth
is over-ripe.
And
he
that
sat
on
the
cloud
cast
his
sickle
upon
the
earth;
and
the
earth
was
reaped.
And
another
angel
came
out
from
the
temple
which
is
in
heaven,
he
also
having
a
sharp
sickle.
And
another
angel
came
out
from
the
altar,
he
that
hath
power
over
fire;
and
he
called
with
a
great
voice
to
him
that
had
the
sharp
sickle,
saying,
Send
forth
thy
sharp
sickle,
and
gather
the
clusters
of
the
vine
of
the
earth;
for
her
grapes
are
fully
ripe.
And
the
angel
cast
his
sickle
into
the
earth,
and
gathered
the
vintage
of
the
earth,
and
cast
it
into
the
winepress,
the
great
winepress,
of
the
wrath
of
God.
And
the
winepress
was
trodden
without
the
city,
and
there
came
out
blood
from
the
winepress,
even
unto
the
bridles
of
the
horses,
as
far
as
a
thousand
and
six
hundred
furlongs.
And
I
saw
another
sign
in
heaven,
great
and
marvelous,
seven
angels
having
seven
plagues,
which
are
the
last,
for
in
them
is
finished
the
wrath
of
God.
And
I
saw
as
it
were
a glassy
sea
mingled
with
fire;
and
them
that
come
victorious
from
the
beast,
and
from
his
image,
and
from
the
number
of
his
name,
standing
by
the glassy
sea,
having
harps
of
God.
And
they
sing
the
song
of
Moses
the
servant
of
God,
and
the
song
of
the
Lamb,
saying,
Great
and
marvelous
are
thy
works,
O
Lord
God,
the
Almighty;
righteous
and
true
are
thy
ways,
thou
King
of
the
ages.
Who
shall
not
fear,
O
Lord,
and
glorify
thy
name?
for
thou
only
art
holy;
for
all
the
nations
shall
come
and
worship
before
thee;
for
thy
righteous
acts
have
been
made
manifest.
And
after
these
things
I
saw,
and
the
temple
of
the
tabernacle
of
the
testimony
in
heaven
was
opened:
and
there
came
out
from
the
temple
the
seven
angels
that
had
the
seven
plagues,
arrayed
with
precious
stone,
pure
and
bright,
and
girt
about
their
breasts
with
golden
girdles.
And
one
of
the
four
living
creatures
gave
unto
the
seven
angels
seven
golden
bowls
full
of
the
wrath
of
God,
who
liveth
for
ever
and
ever.
And
the
temple
was
filled
with
smoke
from
the
glory
of
God,
and
from
his
power;
and
none
was
able
to
enter
into
the
temple,
till
the
seven
plagues
of
the
seven
angels
should
be
finished.
And
I
heard
a
great
voice
out
of
the
temple,
saying
to
the
seven
angels,
Go
ye,
and
pour
out
the
seven
bowls
of
the
wrath
of
God
into
the
earth.
And
the
first
went,
and
poured
out
his
bowl
into
the
earth;
and
it
became
a
noisome
and
grievous
sore
upon
the
men
which
had
the
mark
of
the
beast,
and
which
worshipped
his
image.
And
the
second
poured
out
his
bowl
into
the
sea;
and
it
became
blood
as
of
a
dead
man;
and
every
living
soul
died,
even
the
things
that
were
in
the
sea.
And
the
third
poured
out
his
bowl
into
the
rivers
and
the
fountains
of
the
waters;
and
it
became
blood.
And
I
heard
the
angel
of
the
waters
saying,
Righteous
art
thou,
which
art
and
which wast,
thou
Holy
One,
because
thou
didst
thus
judge:
for
they
poured
out
the
blood
of
saints
and
prophets,
and
blood
hast
thou
given
them
to
drink:
they
are
worthy.
And
I
heard
the
altar
saying,
Yea,
O
Lord
God,
the
Almighty,
true
and
righteous
are
thy
judgments.
And
the
fourth
poured
out
his
bowl
upon
the
sun;
and
it
was
given
unto
it
to
scorch
men
with
fire.
And
men
were
scorched
with
great
heat:
and
they
blasphemed
the
name
of
the
God
which
hath
the
power
over
these
plagues;
and
they
repented
not
to
give
him
glory.
And
the
fifth
poured
out
his
bowl
upon
the
throne
of
the
beast;
and
his
kingdom
was
darkened;
and
they
gnawed
their
tongues
for
pain,
and
they
blasphemed
the
God
of
heaven
because
of
their
pains
and
their
sores;
and
they
repented
not
of
their
works.
And
the
sixth
poured
out
his
bowl
upon
the
great
river,
the
river
Euphrates;
and
the
water
thereof
was
dried
up,
that
the
way
might
be
made
ready
for
the
kings
that
come
from
the
sunrising.
And
I
saw
coming
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
dragon,
and
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
beast,
and
out
of
the
mouth
of
the
false
prophet,
three
unclean
spirits,
as
it
were
frogs:
for
they
are
spirits
of
devils,
working
signs;
which
go
forth
unto
the
kings
of
the
whole
world,
to
gather
them
together
unto
the
war
of
the
great
day
of
God,
the
Almighty.
(Behold,
I
come
as
a
thief.
Blessed
is
he
that
watcheth,
and
keepeth
his
garments,
lest
he
walk
naked,
and
they
see
his
shame.)
And
they
gathered
them
together
into
the
place
which
is
called
in
Hebrew Har-Magedon.
And
the
seventh
poured
out
his
bowl
upon
the
air;
and
there
came
forth
a
great
voice
out
of
the
temple,
from
the
throne,
saying,
It
is
done:
and
there
were
lightnings,
and
voices,
and
thunders;
and
there
was
a
great
earthquake,
such
as
was
not
since
there
were
men
upon
the
earth,
so
great
an
earthquake,
so
mighty.
And
the
great
city
was
divided
into
three
parts,
and
the
cities
of
the
nations
fell:
and
Babylon
the
great
was
remembered
in
the
sight
of
God,
to
give
unto
her
the
cup
of
the
wine
of
the
fierceness
of
his
wrath.
And
every
island
fled
away,
and
the
mountains
were
not
found.
And
great
hail,
every
stone
about
the
weight
of
a
talent,
cometh
down
out
of
heaven
upon
men:
and
men
blasphemed
God
because
of
the
plague
of
the
hail;
for
the
plague
thereof
is
exceeding
great.
And
there
came
one
of
the
seven
angels
that
had
the
seven
bowls,
and
spake
with
me,
saying,
Come
hither,
I
will
shew
thee
the
judgment
of
the
great
harlot
that
sitteth
upon
many
waters;
with
whom
the
kings
of
the
earth
committed
fornication,
and
they
that
dwell
in
the
earth
were
made
drunken
with
the
wine
of
her
fornication.
And
he
carried
me
away
in
the
Spirit
into
a
wilderness:
and
I
saw
a
woman
sitting
upon
a scarlet-coloured
beast,
full
of
names
of
blasphemy,
having
seven
heads
and
ten
horns.
And
the
woman
was
arrayed
in
purple
and
scarlet,
and
decked
with
gold
and
precious
stone
and
pearls,
having
in
her
hand
a
golden
cup
full
of
abominations,
even
the
unclean
things
of
her
fornication,
and
upon
her
forehead
a
name
written,
MYSTERY,
BABYLON
THE
GREAT,
THE
MOTHER
OF
THE
HARLOTS
AND
OF
THE
ABOMINATIONS
OF
THE
EARTH.
And
I
saw
the
woman
drunken
with
the
blood
of
the
saints,
and
with
the
blood
of
the
martyrs
of
Jesus.
And
when
I
saw
her,
I
wondered
with
a
great
wonder.
And
the
angel
said
unto
me,
Wherefore
didst
thou
wonder?
I
will
tell
thee
the
mystery
of
the
woman,
and
of
the
beast
that
carrieth
her,
which
hath
the
seven
heads
and
the
ten
horns.
The
beast
that
thou
sawest
was,
and
is
not;
and
is
about
to
come
up
out
of
the abyss,
and
to
go
into
perdition.
And
they
that
dwell
on
the
earth
shall
wonder,
they
whose
name
hath
not
been
written
in
the
book
of
life
from
the
foundation
of
the
world,
when
they
behold
the
beast,
how
that
he
was,
and
is
not,
and
shall
come.
Here
is
the
mind
which
hath
wisdom.
The
seven
heads
are
seven
mountains,
on
which
the
woman
sitteth:
and
they
are
seven
kings;
the
five
are
fallen,
the
one
is,
the
other
is
not
yet
come;
and
when
he
cometh,
he
must
continue
a
little
while.
And
the
beast
that
was,
and
is
not,
is
himself
also
an
eighth,
and
is
of
the
seven;
and
he
goeth
into
perdition.
And
the
ten
horns
that
thou
sawest
are
ten
kings,
which
have
received
no
kingdom
as
yet;
but
they
receive
authority
as
kings,
with
the
beast,
for
one
hour.
These
have
one
mind,
and
they
give
their
power
and
authority
unto
the
beast.
These
shall
war
against
the
Lamb,
and
the
Lamb
shall
overcome
them,
for
he
is
Lord
of
lords,
and
King
of
kings;
and
they
also
shall
overcome
that
are
with
him,
called
and
chosen
and
faithful.
And
he
saith
unto
me,
The
waters
which
thou
sawest,
where
the
harlot
sitteth,
are
peoples,
and
multitudes,
and
nations,
and
tongues.
And
the
ten
horns
which
thou
sawest,
and
the
beast,
these
shall
hate
the
harlot,
and
shall
make
her
desolate
and
naked,
and
shall
eat
her
flesh,
and
shall
burn
her
utterly
with
fire.
For
God
did
put
in
their
hearts
to
do
his
mind,
and
to
come
to
one
mind,
and
to
give
their
kingdom
unto
the
beast,
until
the
words
of
God
should
be
accomplished.
And
the
woman
whom
thou
sawest
is
the
great
city,
which
reigneth
over
the
kings
of
the
earth.
After
these
things
I
saw
another
angel
coming
down
out
of
heaven,
having
great
authority;
and
the
earth
was
lightened
with
his
glory.
And
he
cried
with
a
mighty
voice,
saying,
Fallen,
fallen
is
Babylon
the
great,
and
is
become
a
habitation
of
devils,
and
a
hold
of
every
unclean
spirit,
and
a
hold
of
every
unclean
and
hateful
bird.
For
by
the
wine
of
the
wrath
of
her
fornication
all
the
nations
are
fallen;
and
the
kings
of
the
earth
committed
fornication
with
her,
and
the
merchants
of
the
earth
waxed
rich
by
the
power
of
her wantonness.
And
I
heard
another
voice
from
heaven,
saying,
Come
forth,
my
people,
out
of
her,
that
ye
have
no
fellowship
with
her
sins,
and
that
ye
receive
not
of
her
plagues:
for
her
sins
have
reached
even
unto
heaven,
and
God
hath
remembered
her
iniquities.
Render
unto
her
even
as
she
rendered,
and
double
unto
her
the
double
according
to
her
works:
in
the
cup
which
she
mingled,
mingle
unto
her
double.
How
much
soever
she
glorified
herself,
and
waxed
wanton,
so
much
give
her
of
torment
and
mourning:
for
she
saith
in
her
heart,
I
sit
a
queen,
and
am
no
widow,
and
shall
in
no
wise
see
mourning.
Therefore
in
one
day
shall
her
plagues
come,
death,
and
mourning,
and
famine;
and
she
shall
be
utterly
burned
with
fire;
for
strong
is
the
Lord
God
which
judged
her.
And
the
kings
of
the
earth,
who
committed
fornication
and
lived wantonly
with
her,
shall
weep
and
wail
over
her,
when
they
look
upon
the
smoke
of
her
burning,
standing
afar
off
for
the
fear
of
her
torment,
saying,
Woe,
woe,
the
great
city,
Babylon,
the
strong
city!
for
in
one
hour
is
thy
judgment
come.
And
the
merchants
of
the
earth
weep
and
mourn
over
her,
for
no
man
buyeth
their
merchandise
any
more;
merchandise
of
gold,
and
silver,
and
precious
stone,
and
pearls,
and
fine
linen,
and
purple,
and
silk,
and
scarlet;
and
all
thyine
wood,
and
every
vessel
of
ivory,
and
every
vessel
made
of
most
precious
wood,
and
of
brass,
and
iron,
and
marble;
and
cinnamon,
and
spice,
and
incense,
and
ointment,
and
frankincense,
and
wine,
and
oil,
and
fine
flour,
and
wheat,
and
cattle,
and
sheep;
and
merchandise
of
horses
and
chariots
and
slaves;
and
souls
of
men.
And
the
fruits
which
thy
soul
lusted
after
are
gone
from
thee,
and
all
things
that
were
dainty
and sumptuous
are
perished
from
thee,
and
men
shall
find
them
no
more
at
all.
The
merchants
of
these
things,
who
were
made
rich
by
her,
shall
stand
afar
off
for
the
fear
of
her
torment,
weeping
and
mourning;
saying,
Woe,
woe,
the
great
city,
she
that
was
arrayed
in
fine
linen
and
purple
and
scarlet,
and
decked
with
gold
and
precious
stone
and
pearl!
for
in
one
hour
so
great
riches
is
made
desolate.
And
every
shipmaster,
and
every
one
that saileth
any
whither,
and
mariners,
and
as
many
as
gain
their
living
by
sea,
stood
afar
off,
and
cried
out
as
they
looked
upon
the
smoke
of
her
burning,
saying,
What
city
is
like
the
great
city?
And
they
cast
dust
on
their
heads,
and
cried,
weeping
and
mourning,
saying,
Woe,
woe,
the
great
city,
wherein
were
made
rich
all
that
had
their
ships
in
the
sea
by
reason
of
her
costliness!
for
in
one
hour
is
she
made
desolate.
Rejoice
over
her,
thou
heaven,
and
ye
saints,
and
ye apostles,
and
ye
prophets;
for
God
hath
judged
your
judgment
on
her.
And
a
strong
angel
took
up
a
stone
as
it
were
a
great
millstone,
and
cast
it
into
the
sea,
saying,
Thus
with
a
mighty
fall
shall
Babylon,
the
great
city,
be
cast
down,
and
shall
be
found
no
more
at
all.
And
the
voice
of
harpers
and minstrels
and flute-players
and
trumpeters
shall
be
heard
no
more
at
all
in
thee;
and
no
craftsman,
of
whatsoever
craft,
shall
be
found
any
more
at
all
in
thee;
and
the
voice
of
a
millstone
shall
be
heard
no
more
at
all
in
thee;
and
the
light
of
a
lamp
shall
shine
no
more
at
all
in
thee;
and
the
voice
of
the
bridegroom
and
of
the
bride
shall
be
heard
no
more
at
all
in
thee:
for
thy
merchants
were
the
princes
of
the
earth;
for
with
thy
sorcery
were
all
the
nations
deceived.
And
in
her
was
found
the
blood
of
prophets
and
of
saints,
and
of
all
that
have
been
slain
upon
the
earth.
After
these
things
I
heard
as
it
were
a
great
voice
of
a
great
multitude
in
heaven,
saying, Hallelujah;
Salvation,
and
glory,
and
power,
belong
to
our
God:
for
true
and
righteous
are
his
judgments;
for
he
hath
judged
the
great
harlot,
which
did
corrupt
the
earth
with
her
fornication,
and
he
hath
avenged
the
blood
of
his
servants
at
her
hand.
And
a
second
time
they
say, Hallelujah.
And
her
smoke
goeth
up
for
ever
and
ever.
And
the
four
and
twenty
elders
and
the
four
living
creatures
fell
down
and
worshipped
God
that
sitteth
on
the
throne,
saying,
Amen; Hallelujah.
And
a
voice
came
forth
from
the
throne,
saying,
Give
praise
to
our
God,
all
ye
his
servants,
ye
that
fear
him,
the
small
and
the
great.
And
I
heard
as
it
were
the
voice
of
a
great
multitude,
and
as
the
voice
of
many
waters,
and
as
the
voice
of
mighty
thunders,
saying, Hallelujah:
for
the
Lord
our
God,
the
Almighty,
reigneth.
Let
us
rejoice
and
be
exceeding
glad,
and
let
us
give
the
glory
unto
him:
for
the
marriage
of
the
Lamb
is
come,
and
his
wife
hath
made
herself
ready.
And
it
was
given
unto
her
that
she
should
array
herself
in
fine
linen,
bright
and
pure:
for
the
fine
linen
is
the
righteous
acts
of
the
saints.
And
he
saith
unto
me,
Write,
Blessed
are
they
which
are
bidden
to
the
marriage
supper
of
the
Lamb.
And
he
saith
unto
me,
These
are
true
words
of
God.
And
I
fell
down
before
his
feet
to
worship
him.
And
he
saith
unto
me,
See
thou
do
it
not:
I
am
a fellow-servant
with
thee
and
with
thy
brethren
that
hold
the
testimony
of
Jesus:
worship
God:
for
the
testimony
of
Jesus
is
the
spirit
of
prophecy.
And
I
saw
the
heaven
opened;
and
behold,
a
white
horse,
and
he
that
sat
thereon,
called
Faithful
and
True;
and
in
righteousness
he
doth
judge
and
make
war.
And
his
eyes
are
a
flame
of
fire,
and
upon
his
head
are
many
diadems;
and
he
hath
a
name
written,
which
no
one
knoweth
but
he
himself.
And
he
is
arrayed
in
a
garment
sprinkled
with
blood:
and
his
name
is
called
The
Word
of
God.
And
the
armies
which
are
in
heaven
followed
him
upon
white
horses,
clothed
in
fine
linen,
white
and
pure.
And
out
of
his
mouth
proceedeth
a
sharp
sword,
that
with
it
he
should
smite
the
nations:
and
he
shall
rule
them
with
a
rod
of
iron:
and
he
treadeth
the
winepress
of
the
fierceness
of
the
wrath
of
Almighty
God.
And
he
hath
on
his
garment
and
on
his
thigh
a
name
written,
KING
OF
KINGS,
AND
LORD
OF
LORDS.
And
I
saw
an
angel
standing
in
the
sun;
and
he
cried
with
a
loud
voice,
saying
to
all
the
birds
that
fly
in mid
heaven,
Come
and
be
gathered
together
unto
the
great
supper
of
God;
that
ye
may
eat
the
flesh
of
kings,
and
the
flesh
of
captains,
and
the
flesh
of
mighty
men,
and
the
flesh
of
horses
and
of
them
that
sit
thereon,
and
the
flesh
of
all
men,
both
free
and
bond,
and
small
and
great.
And
I
saw
the
beast,
and
the
kings
of
the
earth,
and
their
armies,
gathered
together
to
make
war
against
him
that
sat
upon
the
horse,
and
against
his
army.
And
the
beast
was
taken,
and
with
him
the
false
prophet
that
wrought
the
signs
in
his
sight,
wherewith
he
deceived
them
that
had
received
the
mark
of
the
beast,
and
them
that
worshipped
his
image:
they
twain
were
cast
alive
into
the
lake
of
fire
that
burneth
with
brimstone:
and
the
rest
were
killed
with
the
sword
of
him
that
sat
upon
the
horse,
even
the
sword
which
came
forth
out
of
his
mouth:
and
all
the
birds
were
filled
with
their
flesh.
And
I
saw
an
angel
coming
down
out
of
heaven,
having
the
key
of
the abyss
and
a
great
chain
in
his
hand.
And
he
laid
hold
on
the
dragon,
the
old
serpent,
which
is
the
Devil
and
Satan,
and
bound
him
for
a
thousand
years,
and
cast
him
into
the abyss,
and
shut
it,
and
sealed
it
over
him,
that
he
should
deceive
the
nations
no
more,
until
the
thousand
years
should
be
finished:
after
this
he
must
be
loosed
for
a
little
time.
And
I
saw
thrones,
and
they
sat
upon
them,
and
judgment
was
given
unto
them:
and
I
saw
the
souls
of
them
that
had
been
beheaded
for
the
testimony
of
Jesus,
and
for
the
word
of
God,
and
such
as
worshipped
not
the
beast,
neither
his
image,
and
received
not
the
mark
upon
their
forehead
and
upon
their
hand;
and
they
lived,
and
reigned
with
Christ
a
thousand
years.
The
rest
of
the
dead
lived
not
until
the
thousand
years
should
be
finished.
This
is
the
first resurrection.
Blessed
and
holy
is
he
that
hath
part
in
the
first resurrection:
over
these
the
second
death
hath
no
power;
but
they
shall
be
priests
of
God
and
of
Christ,
and
shall
reign
with
him
a
thousand
years.
And
when
the
thousand
years
are
finished,
Satan
shall
be
loosed
out
of
his
prison,
and
shall
come
forth
to
deceive
the
nations
which
are
in
the
four
corners
of
the
earth,
Gog
and
Magog,
to
gather
them
together
to
the
war:
the
number
of
whom
is
as
the
sand
of
the
sea.
And
they
went
up
over
the
breadth
of
the
earth,
and
compassed
the
camp
of
the
saints
about,
and
the
beloved
city:
and
fire
came
down
out
of
heaven,
and
devoured
them.
And
the
devil
that
deceived
them
was
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire
and
brimstone,
where
are
also
the
beast
and
the
false
prophet;
and
they
shall
be
tormented
day
and
night
for
ever
and
ever.
And
I
saw
a
great
white
throne,
and
him
that
sat
upon
it,
from
whose
face
the
earth
and
the
heaven
fled
away;
and
there
was
found
no
place
for
them.
And
I
saw
the
dead,
the
great
and
the
small,
standing
before
the
throne;
and
books
were
opened:
and
another
book
was
opened,
which
is
the
book
of
life:
and
the
dead
were
judged
out
of
the
things
which
were
written
in
the
books,
according
to
their
works.
And
the
sea
gave
up
the
dead
which
were
in
it;
and
death
and Hades
gave
up
the
dead
which
were
in
them:
and
they
were
judged
every
man
according
to
their
works.
And
death
and Hades
were
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire.
This
is
the
second
death,
even
the
lake
of
fire.
And
if
any
was
not
found
written
in
the
book
of
life,
he
was
cast
into
the
lake
of
fire.
And
I
saw
a
new
heaven
and
a
new
earth:
for
the
first
heaven
and
the
first
earth
are
passed
away;
and
the
sea
is
no
more.
And
I
saw
the
holy
city,
new
Jerusalem,
coming
down
out
of
heaven
from
God,
made
ready
as
a
bride
adorned
for
her
husband.
And
I
heard
a
great
voice
out
of
the
throne
saying,
Behold,
the
tabernacle
of
God
is
with
men,
and
he
shall
dwell
with
them,
and
they
shall
be
his
peoples,
and
God
himself
shall
be
with
them,
and
be
their
God:
and
he
shall
wipe
away
every
tear
from
their
eyes;
and
death
shall
be
no
more;
neither
shall
there
be
mourning,
nor
crying,
nor
pain,
any
more:
the
first
things
are
passed
away.
And
he
that
sitteth
on
the
throne
said,
Behold,
I
make
all
things
new.
And
he
saith,
Write:
for
these
words
are
faithful
and
true.
And
he
said
unto
me,
They
are
come
to
pass.
I
am
the Alpha
and
the
Omega,
the
beginning
and
the
end.
I
will
give
unto
him
that
is
athirst
of
the
fountain
of
the
water
of
life
freely.
He
that
overcometh
shall
inherit
these
things;
and
I
will
be
his
God,
and
he
shall
be
my
son.
But
for
the
fearful,
and unbelieving,
and
abominable,
and
murderers,
and
fornicators,
and
sorcerers,
and
idolaters,
and
all
liars,
their
part
shall
be
in
the
lake
that
burneth
with
fire
and
brimstone;
which
is
the
second
death.
And
there
came
one
of
the
seven
angels
who
had
the
seven
bowls,
who
were
laden
with
the
seven
last
plagues;
and
he
spake
with
me,
saying,
Come
hither,
I
will
shew
thee
the
bride,
the
wife
of
the
Lamb.
And
he
carried
me
away
in
the
Spirit
to
a
mountain
great
and
high,
and
shewed
me
the
holy
city
Jerusalem,
coming
down
out
of
heaven
from
God,
having
the
glory
of
God:
her
light
was
like
unto
a
stone
most
precious,
as
it
were
a
jasper
stone,
clear
as
crystal:
having
a
wall
great
and
high;
having
twelve
gates,
and
at
the
gates
twelve
angels;
and
names
written
thereon,
which
are
the
names
of
the
twelve
tribes
of
the
children
of
Israel:
on
the
east
were
three
gates;
and
on
the
north
three
gates;
and
on
the
south
three
gates;
and
on
the
west
three
gates.
And
the
wall
of
the
city
had
twelve
foundations,
and
on
them
twelve
names
of
the
twelve apostles
of
the
Lamb.
And
he
that
spake
with
me
had
for
a
measure
a
golden
reed
to
measure
the
city,
and
the
gates
thereof,
and
the
wall
thereof.
And
the
city
lieth
foursquare,
and
the
length
thereof
is
as
great
as
the
breadth:
and
he
measured
the
city
with
the
reed,
twelve
thousand
furlongs:
the
length
and
the
breadth
and
the
height
thereof
are
equal.
And
he
measured
the
wall
thereof,
a
hundred
and
forty
and
four
cubits,
according
to
the
measure
of
a
man,
that
is,
of
an
angel.
And
the
building
of
the
wall
thereof
was
jasper:
and
the
city
was
pure
gold,
like
unto
pure
glass.
The
foundations
of
the
wall
of
the
city
were
adorned
with
all
manner
of
precious
stones.
The
first
foundation
was
jasper;
the
second,
sapphire;
the
third,
chalcedony;
the
fourth,
emerald;
the
fifth,
sardonyx;
the
sixth,
sardius;
the
seventh,
chrysolite;
the
eighth,
beryl;
the
ninth,
topaz;
the
tenth,
chrysoprase;
the
eleventh,
jacinth;
the
twelfth,
amethyst.
And
the
twelve
gates
were
twelve
pearls;
each
one
of
the
several
gates
was
of
one
pearl:
and
the
street
of
the
city
was
pure
gold,
as
it
were
transparent
glass.
And
I
saw
no
temple
therein:
for
the
Lord
God
the
Almighty,
and
the
Lamb,
are
the
temple
thereof.
And
the
city
hath
no
need
of
the
sun,
neither
of
the
moon,
to
shine
upon
it:
for
the
glory
of
God
did
lighten
it,
and
the
lamp
thereof
is
the
Lamb.
And
the
nations
shall
walk
amidst
the
light
thereof:
and
the
kings
of
the
earth
do
bring
their
glory
into
it.
And
the
gates
thereof
shall
in
no
wise
be
shut
by
day (for
there
shall
be
no
night
there):
and
they
shall
bring
the
glory
and
the
honour
of
the
nations
into
it:
and
there
shall
in
no
wise
enter
into
it
anything
unclean,
or
he
that
maketh
an
abomination
and
a
lie:
but
only
they
which
are
written
in
the Lamb’s
book
of
life.
And
he
shewed
me
a
river
of
water
of
life,
bright
as
crystal,
proceeding
out
of
the
throne
of
God
and
of
the
Lamb,
in
the
midst
of
the
street
thereof.
And
on
this
side
of
the
river
and
on
that
was
the
tree
of
life,
bearing
twelve
manner
of
fruits,
yielding
its
fruit
every
month:
and
the
leaves
of
the
tree
were
for
the
healing
of
the
nations.
And
there
shall
be
no
curse
any
more:
and
the
throne
of
God
and
of
the
Lamb
shall
be
therein:
and
his
servants
shall
do
him
service;
and
they
shall
see
his
face;
and
his
name
shall
be
on
their
foreheads.
And
there
shall
be
night
no
more;
and
they
need
no
light
of
lamp,
neither
light
of
sun;
for
the
Lord
God
shall
give
them
light:
and
they
shall
reign
for
ever
and
ever.
And
he
said
unto
me,
These
words
are
faithful
and
true:
and
the
Lord,
the
God
of
the
spirits
of
the
prophets,
sent
his
angel
to
shew
unto
his
servants
the
things
which
must
shortly
come
to
pass.
And
behold,
I
come
quickly.
Blessed
is
he
that
keepeth
the
words
of
the
prophecy
of
this
book.
And
I
John
am
he
that
heard
and
saw
these
things.
And
when
I
heard
and
saw,
I
fell
down
to
worship
before
the
feet
of
the
angel
which
shewed
me
these
things.
And
he
saith
unto
me,
See
thou
do
it
not:
I
am
a fellow-servant
with
thee
and
with
thy
brethren
the
prophets,
and
with
them
which
keep
the
words
of
this
book:
worship
God.
And
he
saith
unto
me,
Seal
not
up
the
words
of
the
prophecy
of
this
book;
for
the
time
is
at
hand.
He
that
is
unrighteous,
let
him
do
unrighteousness
still:
and
he
that
is
filthy,
let
him
be
made
filthy
still:
and
he
that
is
righteous,
let
him
do
righteousness
still:
and
he
that
is
holy,
let
him
be
made
holy
still.
Behold,
I
come
quickly;
and
my
reward
is
with
me,
to
render
to
each
man
according
as
his
work
is.
I
am
the Alpha
and
the
Omega,
the
first
and
the
last,
the
beginning
and
the
end.
Blessed
are
they
that
wash
their
robes,
that
they
may
have
the
right
to
come
to
the
tree
of
life,
and
may
enter
in
by
the
gates
into
the
city.
Without
are
the
dogs,
and
the
sorcerers,
and
the
fornicators,
and
the
murderers,
and
the
idolaters,
and
every
one
that
loveth
and
maketh
a
lie.
I
Jesus
have
sent
mine
angel
to
testify
unto
you
these
things
for
the
churches.
I
am
the
root
and
the
offspring
of
David,
the
bright,
the
morning
star.
And
the
Spirit
and
the
bride
say,
Come.
And
he
that
heareth,
let
him
say,
Come.
And
he
that
is
athirst,
let
him
come:
he
that
will,
let
him
take
the
water
of
life
freely.
I
testify
unto
every
man
that
heareth
the
words
of
the
prophecy
of
this
book,
If
any
man
shall
add
unto
them,
God
shall
add
unto
him
the
plagues
which
are
written
in
this
book:
and
if
any
man
shall
take
away
from
the
words
of
the
book
of
this
prophecy,
God
shall
take
away
his
part
from
the
tree
of
life,
and
out
of
the
holy
city,
which
are
written
in
this
book.
He
which
testifieth
these
things
saith,
Yea:
I
come
quickly.
Amen:
come,
Lord
Jesus.
The
grace
of
the
Lord
Jesus
be
with
the
saints.
Amen.