were Iru, Elah, and Naam. And the son of Elah was a Gen. 35:22 these cities unto Baal, these are their habitations

were Iru, Elah, and Naam. And the son of Elah was a Gen. 35:22 these cities unto Baal, these are their habitations

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14 And Meonothai begat Ophrah. And Seraiah begat Joab the 1father of the valley of craftsmen: for they were craftsmen. 15 ¶ And the sons of Caleb the son of 1Jephunneh were Iru, Elah, and Naam. And the son of Elah was Kenaz. 16 And the sons of Jehallelel were Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel. 17 And the sons of Ezrah were Jether and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon, and he begat Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa. 18 Also his 1wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Sochoh, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah: and these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh 2which Mered took. 19 And the sons of the wife of Hodiah, the sister of Naham the father of Keilah were the Garmites, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite. 20 And the sons of Shimon were Amnon and Rinnah, Ben-Hanan and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were Zoheth, and Ben-Zoheth. 21 ¶ bThe sons of Shelah, the son of Judah were Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the households of them that wrought fine linen in the house of Ashbea. 22 And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba and Joash, and Saraph, which had the dominion in Moab, and 1Jashubi-Lehem. These also are ancient things. 23 These were porters, and dwelt among plants and hedges: 1there they dwelt with the king for his work. 24 ¶ cThe sons of Simeon were Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and 1Shaul. 25 Whose son was Shallum, and his son Mibsam, and his son Mishma. 26 And the sons of Mishma, Hamuel was his son, Zacchur his son, and Shimei his son. 27 And Shimei had sixteen sons, and six daughters, but his brethren had not many children, neither was all their family like to the children of Judah in multitude. 28 And they dwelt at 1Beersheba, and at Moladah, and at Hazar Shual, 29 And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, 30 And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag, 31 And at Beth Marcaboth, and at Hazar Susim, at Beth Biri, and at Shaaraim: these were their cities

unto the reign of 1David. 32 And their towns were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities. 33 And all their towns that were round about these cities unto Baal, these are their habitations and the declaration of their genealogy, 34 And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah, 35 And Joel and Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel, 36 And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah, 37 And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah. 38 These were famous Princes in their families, and increased greatly their father's houses. 39 And they 1went to the entering in of Gedor, even unto the East side of the valley, to seek pasture for their sheep. 40 And they found fat pasture and good, and a wide land both quiet and fruitful: for they of Ham had dwelt there before. 41 And these described by name, came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the inhabitants that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their room, because there was pasture there for their sheep. 42 And besides these, five hundred men of the sons of Simeon went to mount Seir, and Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel the sons of Ishi were their captains. 43 And they smote the rest of Amalek that had 1escaped, and they dwelt there unto this day. 5 1 The birthright taken from Reuben and given to the sons of Joseph. 3 The genealogy of Reuben, 11 and Gad, 23 and of the half tribe of Manasseh.

b Gen. 38:1,3,8

c Gen. 46:10

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a Gen. 35:22

Gen. 49:4

1 The sons also of Reuben the eldest son of Israel (for he was the eldest, abut had defiled his father's bed, therefore his birthright was given unto the 1sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that the genealogy is not reckoned after his birthright. 2 For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came 1the prince, but the birthright was Joseph's)

4:14 1 The Lord of that valley where the artificers did work. 4:15 1 Called also Esron. 4:18 1 Or, she bare, meaning, the second wife of Ezra. 2 Or, of whom he had Mered. 4:22 1 Or, of the inhabitants of Lehem. 4:23 1 They were king David's gardeners, and served him in his works. 4:24 1 His son Ohad is here omitted. 4:28 1 These cities belonged of Judah, Josh. 19:2, and were given to

the tribe of Simeon. 4:31 1 Then David restored them to the tribe of Judah. 4:39 1 For the tribe of Simeon was so great in number, that in the time of Hezekiah they sought new dwellings unto Gedor, which is in the tribe of Dan. 4:43 1 And were not slain by Saul and David. 5:1 1 Because they were made two tribes, they had a double portion. 5:2 1 That is, he was the chiefest of all the tribes according to Jacob's prophecy, Gen. 49:8, and because Christ should come of him.

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and he heard them, because they trusted in him. 21 And they led away their cattle, even their camels fifty thousand, and two hundred and fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand asses, and of 1persons an hundred thousand. 22 For many fell down wounded, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the 1captivity. 23 And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land, from Bashan unto 1Baal Hermon, and Senir, and unto mount Hermon: for they increased. 24 And these were the heads of the households of their fathers, even Epher and Ishi, and Eliel and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, strong men, valiant and famous, heads of the households of their fathers. 25 But they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. 26 And the God of Israel 1stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the spirit of Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria, and he carried them away: even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto cHalah and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this day. 6 1 The genealogy of the sons of Levi. 31 Their order in the ministry of the Tabernacle. 49 Aaron and his sons Priests. 54, 57 Their inhabitations.

3 bThe sons of Reuben the eldest son of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. 4 The sons of Joel, Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, and Shimei his son, 5 Micah his son, Reaiah his son, and Baal his son, 6 Beerah his son: whom Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria 1carried away, he was a prince of the Reubenites. 7 And when his brethren in their families reckoned the genealogy of their generations, Jeiel and Zechariah were the chief, 8 And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, which dwelt in 1Aroer even unto Nebo and Baal Meon. 9 Also Eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the river 1Perath: for they had much cattle in the land of Gilead. 10 And in the days of Saul they warred with the 1Hagrites, which fell by their hands: and they dwelt in their tents in all the East parts of Gilead. 11 ¶ And the children of Gad dwelt over against them in the land of Bashan, unto Salcah. 12 Joel was the chiefest, and Shapham the second, but Jaanai and Shaphat were in Bashan. 13 And their brethren of the house of their fathers were Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia and Eber, seven. 14 These are the children of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz. 15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni was chief of the household of their fathers. 16 And they dwelt in Gilead in 1Bashan, and in the towns thereof, and in all the suburbs of Sharon by their borders. 17 All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham King of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel. 18 ¶ The sons of Reuben and of Gad, and of half the tribe of Manasseh of those that were valiant men, able to bear shield and sword, and to draw a bow exercised in war, were four and forty thousand, seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the war. 19 And they made war with the Hagrites, with 1Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab. 20 And they were 1helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle,

b Gen. 46:9

Exod. 6:14 Num. 26:5

c 2 Kings 18:11

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a Gen. 46:11

Exod. 6:16 1 Chron. 23:12

b Lev. 10:1

c Num. 20:29

1 The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 2 aAnd the sons of Kohath, Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel. 3 And the children of Amram, Aaron, and Moses and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron, bNadab, and Abihu, and cEleazar, and Ithamar. 4 Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua, 5 And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi, 6 And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth. 7 Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub, 8 And Ahitub begat 1Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,

5:6 1 To wit, in the time of Uzziah King of Israel, 2 Kings 15:23. 5:8 1 These places were beyond Jordan toward the East in the land given to the Reubenites. 5:9 1 Or, Euphrates. 5:10 1 The Ishmaelites that came of Hagar Abraham's concubine. 5:16 1 Both the whole country and one peculiar city were called Bashan. 5:19 1 These twain were the sons of Ishmael, Gen. 25:15. 5:20 1 To wit, by the Lord that gave them the victory.

5:21 1 Hebrew, souls of men. 5:22 1 Meaning, the captivity of the ten tribes under Tiglath Pileser. 5:23 1 Otherwise called Baal Gad. 5:26 1 Thus God stirred up the wicked, and used them as instru­ ments to execute his just judgment against sinners, although they were led with malice and ambition. 6:8 1 Which was high priest after that Abiathar was deposed, accord­ ing to the prophecy of Eli the Priest, 1 Sam. 2:31, 35.

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9 And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan, 10 And Johanan begat Azariah (it was he that was 1Priest in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem.) 11 And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub, 12 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, 13 And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah, 14 And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak, 15 And 1Jehozadak departed when the Lord carried away into captivity Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. 16 ¶ The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath and Merari. 17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershon, Libni, and Shimei. 18 And the sons of Kohath were Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron and Uzziel. 19 The sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi: and these are the families of Levi concerning their fathers. 20 Of Gershon, Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, 21 Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeatherai his son. 22 The sons of Kohath, 1Amminadab his son, dKorah his son, Assir his son, 23 Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son, 24 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son, 25 And the sons of Elkanah, Amasai, and Ahimoth. 26 Elkanah, the sons of Elkanah, Zophai his son, and Nahath his son, 27 Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son, 28 And the sons of Samuel, the eldest 1Vasheni, then Abijah. 29 ¶ The sons of Merari were Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son, 30 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son. 31 And these be they whom David set for to sing in

the house of the Lord, after that the Ark had 1rest. 32 And they ministered before the Tabernacle, even the Tabernacle of the Congregation with 1singing, until Solomon had built the house of the Lord in Jerusalem: then they continued in their office, according to their custom. 33 And these ministered with their children: of the sons of Kohath, Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, 34 The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, 35 The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, 36 The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah, 37 The son of Tahath, the 1son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, 38 The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel, 39 And his 1brother 2Asaph stood on his right hand: and Asaph was the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea, 40 The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah, 41 The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, 42 The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei, 43 The son of Jahath, the son of Gershon, the son of Levi. 44 And their brethren the sons of Merari were on the left hand, even Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, 45 The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah, 46 The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer, 47 The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. 48 ¶ And their 1brethren the Levites were 2appointed unto all the service of the Tabernacle of the house of God, 49 But Aaron and his sons burnt incense upon the altar of burnt offering, and on the altar of incense, for all that was to do in the most holy place, and to make an atonement for Israel according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

d Num. 16:1

6:10 1 And did valiantly resist king Uzziah, who would have usurped the Priest's office, 2 Chron. 26:17, 18. 6:15 1 That is, he was led into captivity with his father Seraiah the high Priest, 2 Kings 25:18. 6:22 1 Who seemeth to be called Izhar, Exod. 6:21. 6:28 1 Who is also called Joel, 1 Sam. 8:2 and 1 Chron. 6:33. 6:31 1 After it was brought to that place where the Temple should be built and was no more carried to and fro.

6:32 1 Read Exod. 27:21. 6:37 1 Or, nephews. 6:39 1 Or, cousin. 2 Meaning, the cousin of Heman, verse 33. 6:48 1 The Levites are called the singers brethen because they came of the same stock. 2 Read Num. 4:4.

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50 These are also the sons of Aaron, Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, 51 Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, 52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, 53 Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son. 54 ¶ And these are the 1dwelling places of them throughout their towns and coasts, even of the sons of Aaron for the family of the Kohathites, for the 2lot was theirs. 55 So they gave them 1Hebron in the land of Judah and the suburbs thereof round about it. 56 But the field of the city, and the villages thereof they gave to Caleb the son of Jephunneh. 57 And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah for 1refuge, even Hebron and Libnah with their suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa with their suburbs, 58 And 1Hilen with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs, 59 And Ashan and her suburbs, and Beth Shemesh and her suburbs: 60 ¶ And of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba and her suburbs, and 1Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs: all their cities were thirteen cities by their families. 61 And unto the sons of 1Kohath the remnant of the family of the tribe, even of the half tribe of the half of Manasseh, by lot ten cities. 62 And to the sons of Gershon 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. 63 Unto the sons of Merari according to their families out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, by lot twelve cities. 64 Thus the children of Israel gave to the Levites cities with their suburbs. 65 And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, these cities, which they called by their names.

66 And they of the families of the sons of Kohath, had cities and their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim. 67 eAnd they gave unto them cities of refuge, Shechem in mount Ephraim, and her suburbs, and Gezer and her suburbs, 68 Jokmeam also and her suburbs, and Beth Horon with her suburbs, 69 And Aijalon and her suburbs, and Gath Rimmon and her suburbs. 70 And out of the half tribe of Manasseh, 1Aner and her suburbs, and 2Bileam and her suburbs, for the families of the remnant of the sons of Kohath. 71 Unto the sons of 1Gershon out of the family of the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan, and her suburbs, and 2Ashtaroth with her suburbs. 72 And out of the tribe of Issachar, 1Kedesh and her suburbs, Daberath and her suburbs, 73 1Ramoth also and her suburbs, and 2Anem with her suburbs. 74 And out of the tribe of Asher, Mashal and her suburbs, and Abdon and her suburbs, 75 And 1Hukok and her suburbs, and Rehob and her suburbs, 76 And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee and her suburbs, and 1Hammon and her suburbs, and 2Kirjathaim and her suburbs. 77 Unto the rest of the children of Merari were given out of the tribe of Zebulun 1Rimmon and her suburbs, 2Tabor and her suburbs, 78 And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, even on the Eastside of Jordan, out of the tribe of Reuben, fBezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, and Jahzah with her suburbs, 79 And Kedemoth with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs. 80 And out of the tribe of Gad Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Mahanaim with her suburbs, 81 And Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs. 7 1 The genealogy of Issachar, Benjamin, 13 Naph­- ­tali, 14 Manasseh, 20 Ephraim, 30 and Asher.

e Josh 21:21

f Josh. 20:8

Josh. 21:36

6:54 1 Or, cities which were given to the Levites. 2 They were first appointed, and prepared for. 6:55 1 Which was also called Kirjath Arba, Gen. 23:2; Josh. 21:11. 6:57 1 That he that had killed a man might flee thereunto for succor till his cause were tried, Deut. 19:2. 6:58 1 Which Joshua calleth Holon, Josh. 15:51 and 21:15. 6:60 1 Or, Almon, Josh. 21:18. 6:61 1 That is, they gave a portion to the Kohathites, which were the remnant of the tribe of Levi, out of the half tribe of Manasseh and out of Ephraim, verse 66. 6:70 1 Or, Tanach, Josh. 21:25.

2 Or, Gath Rimmon. 6:71 1 Who in the first verse is called also Gershon. 2 Or, Be Eshterah, Josh. 21:27. 6:72 1 Or, Kishion, Josh. 21:28. 6:73 1 Or, Jarmuth, Josh. 21:29. 2 Or, En Gannim, Josh. 21:29. 6:75 1 Or, Helkath, Josh. 21:31. 6:76 1 Or, Hammoth Dor, Josh. 21:32. 2 Or, Kartan, Josh. 21:32. 6:77 1 Or, Jokneam. 2 Or, Kartah, Josh. 21:34.

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1 And the sons of Issachar were Tola and 1Puah, 2Jashub, and Shimron, four, 2 And the sons of Tola, Uzzi, and Rephaiah and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads in the households of their fathers. Of Tola were valiant men of war in their generations, 1whose number was in the days of David two and twenty thousand, and six hundred. 3 And the son of Uzzi was Izrahiah, and the sons of Izrahiah, Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, and Ishiah, 1five men all princes. 4 And with them in their generations after the household of their fathers were bands of men of war for battle six and thirty thousand: for they had many wives and children. 5 And their 1brethren among all the families of Issachar were valiant men of war, reckoned in all by their genealogies fourscore and seven thousand. 6 ¶ The sons of Benjamin were Bela, and Becher, and 1Jediael, 2three. 7 And the sons of Bela, Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri five heads of the households of their fathers, valiant men of war, and were reckoned by their genealogies, two and twenty thousand and thirty and four. 8 And the sons of Becher, Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth: all these were the sons of Becher. 9 And they were numbered by their genealogies according to their generations, and the chief of the houses of their fathers, valiant men of war, twenty thousand and two hundred. 10 And the son of Jediael was Bilhan, and the sons of Bilhan, Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar. 11 All these were the sons of Jediael, chief of the fathers, valiant men of war seventeen thousand and two hundred, marching in battle array to the war. 12 And Shuppim, and Huppim were the sons of 1Ir, but Hushim was the son 2of 3another. 13 ¶ The sons of Naphtali, Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and 1Shallum 2of the sons of Bilhah.

14 The son of Manasseh was Asriel whom she bare unto him, but his concubine of Aram bare Machir the afather of Gilead. 15 And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, and the name of their sister was Maachah. And the name of the second son was Zelophehad, and Zelophehad had had daughters. 16 And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and called his name 1Peresh, and the name of his brother was Sheresh: and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. 17 And the son of Ulam was Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. 18 And 1his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishhod, and Abiezer, and Mahlah. 19 And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. 20 ¶ The sons also of Ephraim were Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and his son Eladah, and Tahath his son, 21 And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead: and the men of 1Gath that were born in the land, slew them, because they came down to take away their cattle. 22 Therefore Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his 1brethren came to comfort him. 23 And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare him a son, and he called his name Beriah, because affliction was in his house. 24 And his 1daughter was Sheerah, which built Beth Horon the nether, and the upper, and Uzzen Sheerah. 25 And Rephah was his 1son, and Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son, 26 Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, 27 Nun his son, Joshua his son. 28 And their possessions and their habitations were Bethel, and the villages thereof, and Eastward Naaran, and Westward Gezer with the villages thereof, Shechem also and the villages thereof, unto 1Ayyah, and the villages thereof, 29 And by the places of the children of Manasseh,

chapter 7

a Num. 26:29,31

Josh. 17:1

7:1 1 Or, Punah. 2 Who also is called Job, Gen. 46:13. 7:2 1 That is, their number was found thus great when David num­ bered the people, 2 Sam. 24:1. 7:3 1 Meaning, the four sons, and the father. 7:5 1 Or, kinsmen. 7:6 1 Called also Ashbel, Gen. 46:21; Num. 26:38. 2 Which were the chief: for else there were seven in all as appeareth, Gen. 46:21. 7:12 1 Or, Iri. 2 Meaning, that he was not the son of Benjamin but of Dan, Gen. 46:23.

3 Or, of Aher. 7:13 1 Or Shillem, Gen. 46:24. 2 These came of Dan, and Naphtali, which were the sons of Bilhah, Gen. 46:23, 24, 25. 7:16 1 Or, Jeezer, Num. 26:30. 7:18 1 Meaning, the sister of Gilead. 7:21 1 Which was one of the five principal cities of the Philistines, slew the Ephraimites. 7:22 1 Or, kinsfolk. 7:24 1 Or, neice. 7:25 1 To wit, of Ephraim. 7:28 1 Or, Adaiah.

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Beth Shean and her villages, Taanach and her villages, Megiddo and her villages, Dor and her villages. In those dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel. 30 ¶ bThe sons of Asher were Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. 31 And the sons of Beriah, Heber, and Malchiel, which is the father of Birzaith. 32 And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. 33 And the sons of Japhlet were Pasach, and 1Bimhal, and Ashvath: these were the children of Japhlet. 34 And the sons of Shemer, Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram. 35 And the sons of his brother Helem were Zophah and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal. 36 The sons of Zophah, Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, 37 Bezer and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Jithran, and Beera. 38 And the sons of Jether, Jephunneh, and Pispah and Ara. 39 And the sons of Ulla, Arah, and Haniel, and Rizia. 40 All these were the children of Asher, the heads of their father's houses, noble men, valiant men of war and chief princes, and they were reckoned by their genealogies for war and for battle to the number of six and twenty thousand men. 8 1 The sons of Benjamin. 33 And race of Saul.

10 And Jeuz and Sachiah and Mirmah: these were his sons, and chief fathers. 11 And of Hushim he begat Abitub and Elpaal. 12 And the sons of Elpaal were Eber, and Misham and Shemed (which built Ono and Lod, and the villages thereof.) 13 And Beriah and Shema (which were the chief fathers among the inhabitants of Aijalon: they drave away the inhabitants of Gath.) 14 And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, 15 And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Eder, 16 And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah, 17 And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hizki, and Heber, 18 And Ishmerai, and Jizliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal, 19 Jakim also, and Zichri, and Zabdi, 20 And Elienai, and Zillethai, and Eliel, 21 And 1Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath the sons of Shimei, 22 And Ishpan, and Eber, and Eliel, 23 And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan, 24 And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah, 25 Iphdeiah and Penuel the sons of Shashak, 26 And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah, 27 And Jaareshiah, and Elijah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham. 28 These were the chief 1fathers according to their generations, even princes, which dwelt in Jerusalem. 29 And at aGibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, and the name of his wife was Maacah. 30 And his eldest son was Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab, 31 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zecher, 32 And Mikloth begat Shimeah: these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, even by their brethren. 33 And 1Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and 2Esh-Baal. 34 And the son of Jonathan was 1Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begat Micah. 35 And the sons of Micah were Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz, 36 And Ahaz begat Jehoaddah, and Jehoaddah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri begat Moza,

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a 1 Chron. 9:35

1 Benjamin also 1begat Bela his eldest son, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, 2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3 And the sons of Bela were Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, 4 And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, 5 And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram. 6 ¶ And these are the sons of Ehud: these were the chief fathers of those that inhabited Geba: and 1they were carried away captives to Manahath, 7 And Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he carried them away captives: and 1he begat Uzza, and Ahihud. 8 And Shaharaim begat certain in the country of Moab, after he had sent 1away Hushim and Baara his wives. 9 He begat, I say, of Hodesh his wife, Jobab and Zibia, and Mesha and Malcam,

7:33 1 Or, Kimbal. 8:1 1 He continueth in the description of the tribe of Benjamin, because his purpose is to set forth the genealogy of Saul. 8:6 1 Meaning, the inhabitants of the city of Geba. 8:7 1 To wit, Ehud. 8:8 1 After he had put away his two wives.

8:21 1 Or, Araiah. 8:28 1 The chief of the tribe of Benjamin, that dwelt in Jerusalem. 8:33 1 Who in 1 Sam. 9:1 is called Abiel. 2 He is also named Ishbosheth, 2 Sam. 2:8. 8:34 1 He is likewise called Mephibosheth, 2 Sam. 9:6.

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37 And Moza begat Binea, whose son was Raphah, and his son Eleasah, and his son Azel. 38 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. 39 And the sons of Eshek his brother were Ulam his eldest son, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third. 40 And the sons of Ulam were valiant men of war which shot with the bow, and had many sons and nephews, an hundred and fifty: all these were of the sons of Benjamin. 9 1 All Israel and Judah numbered. 10 Of the Priests and Levites, 11, 18 And of their offices.

the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer. 13 And their brethren the chief of the households of their fathers, a thousand seven hundred and threescore valiant men, for the 1work of the service of the house of God. 14 ¶ And of the Levites, Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari, 15 And Bakbakkar, Heresh and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph, 16 And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites. 17 And the porters were Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief. 18 For they were porters to this time by companies of the children of Levi unto the 1King's gate Eastward. 19 And Shallum the son of Kore the son of Ebiasaph the son of Korah, and his brethren the Korahites (of the house of their father) were over the work, and office to keep the gates of the 1Tabernacle: so their families were over the host of the Lord keeping the entry. 20 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was their guide, and the Lord was with him. 21 Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was the porter of the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 22 All these were chosen for porters of the gates, two hundred and twelve, which were numbered according to their genealogies by their towns. David established these, and Samuel the Seer 1in their perpetual office. 23 So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the Lord, even of the house of the Tabernacle by wards. 24 The porters were in four quarters Eastward, Westward, Northward and Southward. 25 And their brethren, which were in their towns, came at 1seven days from time to time with them. 26 For these four chief porters were in perpetual office, and were of the Levites, and had charge of the 1chambers, and of the treasures in the house of God.

1 Thus all Israel were numbered by their genealogies: and behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Israel and of Judah, and they were 1carried away to Babel for their transgression. 2 ¶ And the chief inhabitants that dwelt in their own possessions, and in their own cities, even Israel, the Priests, the Levites, and the 1Nethinim. 3 And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh. 4 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. 5 And of Shiloni, Asaiah the eldest, and his sons. 6 And the sons of Zerah, Jeuel, and their brethren six hundred and ninety. 7 And of the sons of Benjamin, Sallu, the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah. 8 And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel the son of Ibnijah. 9 And their brethren according to their generations nine hundred, fifty and six: all these men were 1chief fathers in the households of their fathers. 10 ¶ And of the Priests, Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, 11 And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub the 1chief of the house of God, 12 And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam,

9:1 1 Hitherto he hath described their genealogies before they went into captivity, and now he describeth their history after their return. 9:2 1 Meaning, the Gibeonites, which served in the Temple, read Josh. 9:13. 9:9 1 Or, chief of the families. 9:11 1 That is, he was the high Priest. 9:13 1 To serve in the Temple, every one according to his office.

9:18 1 So called because the king came into the Temple thereby, and not the common people. 9:19 1 Their charge was that none should enter into those places, which were only appointed for the Priests to minister in. 9:22 1 Or, for their fidelity. 9:25 1 They served weekly, as Ezek. 4:10. 9:26 1 Or, opening of the doors.

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10 1 The battle of Saul against the Philistines, 4 In which he dieth, 6 And his sons also. 13 The cause of Saul's death.

27 And they lay round about the house of God, because the charge was theirs, and they caused it to be opened every morning. 28 And certain of them had the rule of the ministering vessels: for they brought them in by tally, and brought them out by tally. 29 Some of them also were appointed over the instruments, and over all the vessels of the Sanctuary, and of the 1flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the incense, and the sweet odors. 30 And certain of the sons of the Priests made ointments of sweet odors. 31 And Mattithiah one of the Levites which was the eldest son of Shallum the Korahite, had the charge of the things that were made in the frying pan. 32 And other of their brethren the sons of Kohath had the oversight of the ashowbread to prepare it every Sabbath. 33 And these are the singers, the chief fathers of the Levites, which dwelt in the chambers, 1and had none other charge: for they had to do in that business day and night. 34 These were the chief fathers of the Levites according to their generations, and the principal which dwelt at Jerusalem. 35 bAnd in Gibeon dwelt 1the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, and the name of his wife was Maachah. 36 And his eldest son was Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab, 37 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth. 38 And Mikloth begat Shimeam: they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, even by their brethren. 39 And cNer begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab and Esh-Baal. 40 And the son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal, and Merib-Baal begat Micah. 41 And the sons of Micah were Pithon, and Melech and Tahrea. 42 And Ahaz begat 1Jarah, and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri begat Moza. 43 And Moza begat Binea, whose son was Rephaiah, and his son was Eleasah, and his son Azel. 44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ismael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these are the sons of Azel.

chapter 9

a Exod. 25:30

b 1 Chron. 8:29

c 1 Sam. 14:51

1 Then athe Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines pursued after Saul and after his sons, and the Philistines smote Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle was sore against Saul, and the archers 1hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saul to his armor-bearer, Draw out thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and mock at me: but his armor-bearer would not, for he was sore afraid: therefore Saul took the sword, and fell upon it. 5 And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon the sword, and died. 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house, they died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley, saw how they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities and fled away, and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 8 And on the morrow when the Philistines came to spoil them that were slain, they found Saul and his sons 1lying in mount Gilboa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head and his armor, and sent them into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they laid up his armor in the house of their god, and set up his head in the house of 1Dagon. 11 ¶ When all they of Jabesh Gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 12 Then they arose (all the valiant men) and took the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried the bones of them under an oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saul died for his transgression that he committed against the Lord, beven against the word of the Lord which he kept not, and in that he sought and asked counsel of a 1,cfamiliar spirit, 14 And asked not of the Lord: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. 11 3 After the death of Saul, David is anointed in Hebron. 5 The Jebusites rebel against David, from whom he taketh the tower of Zion. 6 Joab is made

1 Chron. 8:33

chapter 10

a 1 Sam. 31:1

b 1 Sam. 15:23

c 1 Sam. 28:8

9:29 1 Whereof the meat offering was made, Lev. 1:8. 9:33 1 But were continually occupied in singing praises to God. 9:35 1 Or, Abi Gibeon. 9:42 1 Who was also called Jehoaddah, 1 Chron. 8:36. 10:3 1 Hebrew, found.

10:8 1 Hebrew, fallen. 10:10 1 Which was the idol of the Philistines, and from the belly downward had the form of a fish, and upward of a man. 10:13 1 Or, witch, and sorceress.

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the army of the Philistines camped in the valley of Rephaim. 16 And when David was in the hold, the Philistines garrison was at Bethlehem. 17 And David longed, and said, fOh, that one would give me to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem that is at the gate. 18 Then these three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but poured it for an oblation to the Lord, 19 And said, Let not my God suffer me to do this: should I drink the 1blood of these men's lives? for they have brought it with the jeopardy of their lives: therefore he would not drink it: these things did these three mighty men. 20 ¶ And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three, and he lift up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among the three. 21 Among the three he was more honorable than the two, and he was their captain: gbut he attained not unto the first three. 22 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada (the son of a valiant man) which had done many acts, and was of Kabzeel, he slew two 1strong men of Moab, he went down also and slew a Lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow. 23 And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, even five cubits long, 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. 24 These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three worthies. 25 Behold, he was honorable among thirty, but he attained not unto the 1first three. hAnd David made him of his counsel. 26 ¶ These also were valiant men of war, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 27 1Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, 28 Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, 29 1Sibbechai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, 30 Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

captain. 10 His valiant men.

chapter 11

a 2 Sam. 5:1

1 Then aall Israel 1gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bones and thy flesh. 2 And in time past, even when Saul was king, thou leddest Israel out and in: and the Lord thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be captain over my people Israel. 3 So came all the Elders of Israel to the King to Hebron, and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the Lord. And they anointed David king over Israel, baccording to the word of the Lord, by the hand of Samuel. 4 ¶ And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem: which is Jebus, where were the Jebusites, the inhabi­ tants of the land. 5 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the tower of Zion, which is the city of David. 6 And David said, cWhosoever smiteth the Jeb­ usites first, shall be the chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was captain. 7 And David dwelt in the tower: therefore they called it the city of David. 8 dAnd he built the city on every side, from Millo even round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city. 9 And David prospered and grew: for the Lord of hosts was with him. 10 ¶ eThese also are the chief of the valiant men that were with David, and joined their force with him in his kingdom with all Israel, to make him king over Israel, according to the word of the Lord. 11 And this is the number of the valiant men whom David had, Jashobeam the son of Hachmoni, the 1chief among thirty: he lift up his spear against three hundred, whom he slew at one time. 12 And after him was Eleazar the son of 1Dodo the Ahohite, which was one of the three valiant men. 13 He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle: and there was a parcel of ground full of barley, and the people fled before the Philistines. 14 And they stood in the midst of the field, 1and saved it, and slew the Philistines: so the Lord gave a great victory. 15 ¶ And three of the 1thirty captains went to a rock to David, into the cave of Adullam. And

b 2 Sam. 16:13

c 2 Sam. 5:8

d 2 Sam. 5:9

e 2 Sam. 23:8

f 2 Sam. 23:15

g 2 Sam. 23:19

h 2 Sam. 23:23

11:1 1 This was after the death of Ishbosheth Saul's son, when David had reigned over Judah seven years and six months in Hebron, 2 Sam. 5:5. 11:11 1 Meaning, the most excellent and best esteemed for his val­ iantness: some read, the chief of the princes. 11:12 1 Or, his uncle. 11:14 1 This act is referred to Shammah, 2 Sam. 23:11, which seem­

eth was the chiefest of these. 11:15 1 That is, Eleazar and his two companions. 11:19 1 That is, this water, for the which they ventured their blood. 11:22 1 Or, lions. 11:25 1 Meaning, those three which brought the water to David. 11:27 1 Called also Shammah, 2 Sam. 23:25. 11:29 1 He is also called Mebunnai, 2 Sam. 23:27.

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31 Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, 32 Hurai of the rivers of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, 33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, 34 The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shageh the Harite, 35 Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur, 36 Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, 37 Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai, 38 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri, 39 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armor bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah, 40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, 41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, 42 Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him. 43 Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, 44 Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite, 45 Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother the Tizite, 46 Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai and Joshaviah the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, 47 Eliel and Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite. 12 3 Who they were that went with David when he fled from Saul. 14 Their valiantness. 23 They that came unto him unto Hebron out of every tribe to make him King.

and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Jozabad the Ge­de­ rathite, 5 Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite, 6 Elkanah, and Jisshiah, and Azarel, and Joezer, Jashobeam of Korah, 7 And Joelah, and Zebadiah the sons of Jeroham of 1Gedor, 8 And of the Gadites there separated themselves some unto David into the hold of the wilderness, valiant men of war, and men of arms, and apt for battle, which could handle 1spear and shield, and their faces were like the faces of 2lions, and were like the roes in the mountains in swiftness, 9 Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, 10 1Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, 11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh, 12 Johanan the eight, Elzabad the ninth, 13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh. 14 These were the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least could resist an hundred, and the greatest a thousand. 15 These are they that went over Jordan in the 1first month, when he had filled over all his banks, and put to flight all them of the valley, toward the East and the West. 16 And there came of the children of Benjamin, and Judah to the hold unto David, 17 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 you come to betray me to mine adversaries, seeing there is no wickedness in mine hands, the God of our fathers behold it, and rebuke it. 18 And the 1spirit came upon Amasai, which was the chief of thirty, and he said, Thine are we, David, and with thee, O son of Jesse. Peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be unto thine helpers: for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the garrison. 19 ¶ And of Manasseh, some fell to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle, but they 1helped them not: for the Princes of the Philistines aby advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul 2for our heads. 20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and

chapter 12

a 1 Sam. 29:4

1 These also are they that came to David to 1Ziklag, while he was yet kept close, because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the valiant and helpers of the battle. 2 They were weaponed with bows, and could use the right and the left hand with stones, and with arrows and with bows, and were of Saul's 1brethren, even of Benjamin. 3 The chief were Ahiezer, and Joash the sons of Shemaah a Gibeathite, and Jeziel, and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth, Berachah and Jehu the Anathothite, 4 And Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a valiant man among thirty, and above the thirty, and Jeremiah,

12:1 1 To take his part against Saul, who persecuted him. 12:2 1 That is, of the tribe of Benjamin, whereof Saul was, and wherein were excellent throwers with slings, Judg. 20:16. 12:7 1 Or, Gedua. 12:8 1 Or, buckler. 2 Meaning, fierce and terrible. 12:10 1 Or, Mashmannah.

12:15 1 Which the Hebrews called Nisan, or Abib, containing half March, and half April, when Jordan was wont to overflow his banks, read Josh. 3:15. 12:18 1 The spirit of boldness and courage moved him to speak thus. 12:19 1 They came only to help David, and not to succor the Philis­ tines, which were enemies to their country. 2 Or, on the jeopardy of our heads.

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thousand and six hundred. 36 And of Asher that went out to the battle and were trained in the wars, forty thousand. 37 And of the other side of Jordan of the Reubenites, and of the Gadites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh with all instruments of war to fight with, an hundred and twenty thousand. 38 1All these men of war 2that could lead an army, came with 3upright heart to Hebron to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest of Israel was of one accord to make David King. 39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their 1brethren had prepared for them. 40 Moreover, they that were near them until Issachar, and Zebulun, and Naphtali brought bread upon asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, even meat, flour, figs, and raisins, and wine and oil, and beeves and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel. 13 6 The Ark is brought again from Kirjath Jearim to Jerusalem. 10 Uzza dieth because he toucheth it.

Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zillethai, heads of the thousands that were of Manasseh. 21 And they helped David against 1that band: for they were all valiant men, and were captains in the host. 22 For at that time day by day, there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of 1God. 23 And these are the numbers of the captains that were armed to battle, and came to David to Hebron to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the Lord. 24 The children of Judah that bare shield and 1spear, were six thousand and eight hundred armed to the war. 25 Of the children of Simeon valiant men of war, seven thousand and an hundred. 26 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred. 27 And Jehoiada was the chief of them of 1Aaron: and with him three thousand and seven hundred. 28 And Zadok a young man very valiant, and of his father's household came two and twenty captains. 29 And of the children of Benjamin the brethren of Saul three thousand: for a great part of them unto that time 1kept the ward of the house of Saul. 30 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand, and eight hundred valiant men and famous men in the household of their fathers. 31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were appointed by name to come and make David King. 32 And of the children of Issachar which were men that had understanding of the 1times, to know what Israel ought to do: the heads of them were two hundred, and all their brethren were at their commandment. 33 Of Zebulun that went out to battle, expert in war, and in all instruments of war, fifty thousand 1which could set the battle in array: they were not of a 2double heart. 34 And of Naphtali thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear seven and thirty thousand. 35 And of Dan expert in battle, eight and twenty

chapter 13

a 2 Sam. 6:2

1 And David counseled with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and with all the governors. 2 And David said to all the Congregation of Israel, If it seem good to you, and that it proceedeth of the Lord our God, we will send to and fro unto our brethren, that are left in all the land of Israel (for with them are the Priests and the Levites in the cities and their suburbs) that they may assemble themselves unto us. 3 And we will bring again the 1Ark of our God to us: for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul. 4 And all the Congregation answered, Let us do so: for the thing seemed good in the eyes of all the people. 5 ¶ aSo David gathered all Israel together from

1Shihor in Egypt, even unto the entering of Hamath, to bring the Ark of God from 2Kirjath Jearim. 6 And David went up and all Israel to 1Baalah in Kirjath Jearim, that was in Judah, to bring up from thence the Ark of God the Lord that dwelleth between the Cherubims, where his Name is called on.

12:21 1 To wit, of the Amalekites which had burned the city Ziklag, 1 Sam. 30:1,9. 12:22 1 Meaning, mighty or strong: for the Hebrews say a thing is of God, when it is excellent. 12:24 1 Or, buckler. 12:27 1 Of the Levites which came by descent of Aaron. 12:29 1 That is, the greatest number took Saul's part. 12:32 1 Men of good experience, which knew at all times what was to be done. 12:33 1 Or, set themseves in array. 2 Hebrew, heart and heart.

12:38 1 So that his whole host were three hundred twenty and two thousand, two hundred twenty and two. 2 Or, fight in their array. 3 Or, with a good courage. 12:39 1 The rest of the Israelites. 13:3 1 His first care was to restore religion, which had in Saul's days been corrupted and neglected. 13:5 1 Or, Nile. 2 That is, from Gibea, where the inhabitants of Kirjath Jearim had placed it in the house of Abinadab, 2 Sam. 6:3. 13:6 1 Or, Baal, read 2 Sam. 6:2.

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7 And they carried the Ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio 1guided the cart. 8 And David and all Israel played before 1God with all their might, both with songs and with harps, and with viols, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. 9 ¶ And when they came unto the threshingfloor of 1Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the Ark, for the oxen did shake it. 10 But the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he laid his hand upon the Ark: so he died there 1before God. 11 And David was angry, because the Lord had made a breach in Uzza, and he called the name of that place, Perez Uzza unto this day. 12 And David feared God that day, saying, How shall I bring in to me the Ark of God? 13 Therefore David brought not the Ark to him into the city of David, but caused it to turn into the house of 1Obed-Edom the Gittite. 14 So the Ark of God remained in the house of Obed-Edom, even in his house three months: and the Lord blessed the house of Obed-Edom, and all that he had. 14 1 Hiram sendeth wood and workmen to David. 4 The names of his children. 8, 14 By the counsel of God he goeth against the Philistines, and overcometh them. 15 God fighteth for him.

up to seek David. And when David heard, he went out against them. 9 And the Philistines came, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 10 Then David asked counsel at 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. 11 So they came up to Baal Perazim, and David smote them there: and David said, God hath divided mine enemies with mine hand, as waters are divided: therefore they called the name of that place, 1Baal Perazim. 12 And there they had left their gods: and David said, Let them even be burnt with fire. 13 Again the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley. 14 And when David asked again counsel at God, God said to him, Thou shalt not go up after them, but turn away from them, that thou mayest come upon them over against the mulberry trees. 15 And when thou hearest the noise of one going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. 16 So David did as God had commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gezer. 17 And the fame of David went out into all lands: and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations. 15 1 David prepareth an house for the Ark. 4 The number and order of the Levites. 16 The singers are chosen out among them. 25 They bring again the Ark with joy. 29 David dancing before it is despised of his wife Michal.

chapter 14

a 2 Sam. 5:11

chapter 15

a Num. 4:2,20

1 Then asent Hiram the King of 1Tyre messengers to David, and Cedar trees, with masons and carpenters to build him an house. 2 Therefore David knew that the Lord had confirmed him King over Israel, and that his kingdom was lift up on high, because of his 1people Israel. 3 ¶ Also David took more wives at Jerusalem, and David begat more sons and daughters. 4 And these are the names of the children which he had at Jerusalem, Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, 5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and 1Elpelet, 6 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, 7 And Elishama, and 1Beeliada, and Eliphelet. 8 But when the Philistines heard that David was anointed King over Israel, all the Philistines came

1 And David made him houses in the 1city of David, and prepared a place for the Ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. 2 Then David said, aNone ought to carry the Ark of God, but the Levites: for the Lord hath chosen them to bear the Ark of the Lord, and to minister unto him forever. 3 ¶ And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem to bring up the 1Ark of the Lord unto his

13:7 1 The sons of Abinadab. 13:8 1 That is, before the Ark, where God showed himself: so that the sign is taken for the thing signified, which is common to all sacra­ ments both in the old and new Testament. 13:9 1 Called also Nachon, 2 Sam. 6:6. 13:10 1 Before the Ark for usurping that which did not appertain to his vocation: for this charge was given to the Priests, Num. 4:15, so that here all good intentions are condemned, except they be com­ manded by the word of God. 13:13 1 Who was a Levite, and called Gittite, because he had dwelt

at Gath. 14:1 1 Hebrew, Zor. 14:2 1 Because of God's promise made to the people of Israel. 14:5 1 Elpelet and Nogah are not mentioned, 2 Sam. 5:14, so there are but eleven, and here thirteen. 14:7 1 Or, Eliada. 14:11 1 That is, the valley of divisions, because the enemies were dispersed there like waters. 15:1 1 That was in the place of the city, called Zion, 2 Sam. 5:7, 9. 15:3 1 From the house of Obed-Edom, 2 Sam. 6:10, 12.

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place, which he had ordained for it. 4 And David assembled the sons of Aaron, and the Levites. 5 Of the sons of Kohath, Uriel the chief, and his 1brethren six score. 6 Of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty. 7 Of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty. 8 Of the sons of 1Elizaphan, Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred. 9 Of the sons of 1Hebron, Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore. 10 Of the sons of Uzziel, Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve. 11 ¶ And David called Zadok and Abiathar the Priests, and of the Levites, Uriel, Asaiah and Joel, Shemaiah and Eliel, and Amminadab. 12 And he said unto them, Ye are the chief fathers of the Levites: 1sanctify yourselves, and your brethren, and bring up the Ark of the Lord God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it. 13 For bbecause ye were not there at the first, the Lord our God made a breach among us: for we sought him not after due 1order. 14 So the Priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the Ark of the Lord God of Israel. 15 ¶ And the sons of the Levites bare the Ark of God upon their shoulders with the bars as Moses had commanded, caccording to the word of the Lord, 16 And David spake to the chief of the Levites, that they should appoint certain of their brethren to sing with 1instruments of music, with viols and harps, and cymbals, that they might make a sound, and lift up their voice with joy. 17 So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel, and of his brethren Asaph the son of Berechiah, and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah, 18 And with them their brethren in the 1second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and She­mir­ amoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and

Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel the porters. 19 So Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were singers to make a sound with cymbals of brass, 20 And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah with viols on 1Alamoth, 21 And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps upon 1Sheminith Jenazzeah. 22 But Chenaniah the chief of the Levites had the 1charge bearing the burden in the charge, for he was able to instruct. 23 And Berechiah and Elkanah were porters for the Ark. 24 And Shebaniah, and Joshaphat and Nethanel and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer the Priests did blow with trumpets before the Ark of God, and Obed-Edom and Jehiah were porters 1for the Ark. 25 dSo David and the Elders of Israel and the captains of thousands went to bring up the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord from the house of ObedEdom with joy. 26 And because that God 1helped the Levites that bare the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, they offered 2seven bullocks and seven rams. 27 And David had on him a linen garment, as all the Levites that bare the Ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah that had the chief charge of the singers: and upon David was a linen 1Ephod. 28 Thus all Israel brought up the Ark of the Lord's covenant with shouting, and sound of cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a sound with viols and with harps. 29 And when the Ark of the 1covenant of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out at a window, and saw king David dancing and playing, and eshe despised him in her heart. 16 1 The Ark being placed, they offer sacrifices. 4 David ordaineth Asaph and his brethren to minister before the Lord. 8 He appointeth a notable Psalm to be sung in praise of the Lord.

b 1 Chron. 13:10

c Exod. 25:14,15

d 2 Sam. 6:12

e 2 Sam. 6:16

15:5 1 Or, kinsmen. 15:8 1 Who was the son of Uzziel, the fourth son of Kohath, Exod. 6:18, 22; Num. 3:30. 15:9 1 The third son of Kohath, Exod. 6:18. 15:12 1 Prepare yourselves and be pure, abstain from all things whereby ye might be polluted, and so not able to come to the Tab­ ernacle. 15:13 1 According as he hath appointed in the law. 15:16 1 These instruments and other ceremonies, which they observed, were instructions of their infancy, which continued to the coming of Christ. 15:18 1 Which were inferior in dignity.

15:20 1 This was an instrument of music, or a certain tune, where­ unto they accustomed to sing Psalms. 15:21 1 Which was the eighth tune, over the which he that was most excellent had charge. 15:22 1 To wit, to appoint Psalms, and songs to them that sung. 15:24 1 With Berechiah and Elkanah, verse 23. 15:26 1 That is, gave them strength to execute their office. 2 Besides the bullock and the fat beast which David offered at every sixth pace, 2 Sam. 6:13. 15:27 1 Read 2 Sam. 6:14. 15:29 1 It was so called because it put the Israelites in remembrance of the Lord's covenant made with them.

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1 So athey brought in the Ark of God, and set it in the midst of the Tabernacle that David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 2 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he 1blessed the people in the Name of the Lord. 3 And he dealt to every one of Israel both man and woman, to every one a cake of bread, and a piece of flesh, and a bottle of wine. 4 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the Ark of the Lord, and to 1rehearse and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel: 5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-Edom, even Jeiel with instruments, viols, and harps, and Asaph to make a sound with cymbals, 6 And Benaiah and Jahaziel Priests, with trumpets continually before the Ark of the covenant of God. 7 Then at that time David did 1appoint at the beginning to give thanks to the Lord by the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8 bPraise the Lord and call upon his Name: declare his 1works among the people. 9 Sing unto him, sing praise unto him, and talk of all his 1wonderful works. 10 Rejoice in his holy Name: let the hearts of them that seek the Lord, rejoice. 11 Seek the Lord and his strength: seek his face continually. 12 Remember his marvelous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the 1judgments of his mouth, 13 O seed of Israel his servant, O the children of Jacob his 1chosen. 14 He is the Lord our God: his judgments are throughout all the earth. 15 Remember his Covenant forever, and the word, which he commanded to a thousand generations: 16 cWhich he made with Abraham, and his oath

to Isaac: 17 And hath confirmed it to Jacob for a Law, and to Israel for an everlasting Covenant, 18 Saying, To thee will I give the land of Canaan, the 1lot of your inheritance. 19 When ye were 1few in number, yea, a very few, and strangers therein, 20 And walked about from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people, 21 He suffered no man to do them wrong, but rebuked 1Kings for their sakes, saying, 22 Touch not mine 1anointed, and do my 2Prophets no harm. 23 dSing unto the Lord all the earth: declare his salvation from day to day. 24 Declare his glory among the nations, and his wonderful works among all people. 25 For the Lord is great and much to be praised, and he is to be feared above all gods. 26 For all the gods of the people are 1idols, but the Lord made the heavens. 27 Praise and glory are before him: power and beauty are in his place. 28 Give unto the Lord, ye families of the people: give unto the Lord glory and power. 29 Give unto the Lord the glory of his Name: bring an offering and come before him, and worship the Lord in the glorious Sanctuary. 30 1Tremble ye before him all the earth, surely the world shall be, and not move. 31 Let the 1heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, and let them say among the nations, The Lord reigneth. 32 Let the sea roar, and all that therein is: let the field be joyful and all that is in it. 33 Let the trees of the wood then rejoice at the presence of the Lord: for he cometh to 1judge the earth. 34 Praise the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endureth forever. 35 And say ye, Save us, O God, our salvation, and gather us, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may praise thine holy Name, and 1glory in thy praise.

chapter 16

a 2 Sam. 6:17

b Ps. 105:1

Isa. 12:4

c Gen. 22:16,

17,28 Luke 1:73 Heb. 6:17

d Ps. 95:1

16:2 1 He called upon the Name of God, desiring him to prosper the people, and give good success to their beginnings. 16:4 1 To wit, God's benefits toward his people. 16:7 1 David gave them this Psalm to praise the Lord, signifying, that in all our enterprises the Name of God ought to be praised and called upon. 16:8 1 Whereof this is the chiefest, that he hath chosen himself a Church to call upon his Name. 16:9 1 Who of his wonderful providence hath chosen a few of the stock of Abraham to be his children. 16:12 1 In overcoming Pharaoh, which judgments were declared by God's mouth to Moses. 16:13 1 Meaning hereby that the promise of adoption only apper­ taineth to the Church.

16:18 1 Hebrew, cord, whereby parcels of land were measured. 16:19 1 Meaning, from the time that Abraham entered, unto the time that Jacob went into Egypt for famine. 16:21 1 As Pharaoh and Abimelech. 16:22 1 Mine elect people and them whom I have sanctified. 2 To whom God declared his word, and they declared it to their posterity. 16:26 1 His strong faith appeareth herein, though all the world would follow idols, yet he would cleave to the living God. 16:30 1 Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God. 16:31 1 He exhorteth the dumb creatures to rejoice with him in con­ sidering the greatness of the grace of God. 16:33 1 To restore all things to their estate. 16:35 1 He esteemeth this to be the chiefest felicity of man.

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Lord, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in: 5 For I have dwelt in no house since the day that I brought out the children of Israel unto this day, but I have been from tent to 1tent, and from habitation to habitation. 6 Wherefore I have 1walked with all Israel, spake I one word to any of the Judges of Israel (whom I commanded to feed my people) saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedar trees? 7 Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote 1and from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be a prince over my people Israel. 8 And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have destroyed all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have 1made thee a name, like the name of the great men that are in the earth. 9 (Also I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will 1plant it, that they may dwell in their place, and move no more: neither shall the 2wicked people 3vex them anymore, as at the beginning, 10 And since the time that I commanded judges over my people Israel) And I will subdue all thine enemies: therefore I say unto thee, that the Lord will 1build thee an house. 11 And when thy days shall be fulfilled to go with thy fathers, then will I raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons, and will establish his kingdom. 12 He shall build me an house, and I will establish his throne 1forever. 13 I will be his father, and he shall be my son, and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before 1thee. 14 But I will establish him in mine house, and in my kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever, 15 According to all these words, and according to all this vision. So Nathan spake to David. 16 ¶ And David the king 1went in and 2sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me 3hitherto?

36 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel forever and ever: and let all people say, 1So be it, and praise the Lord. 37 ¶ Then he left there before the Ark of the Lord's Covenant Asaph and his brethren to minister continually before the Ark, that which was to be done every day: 38 And Obed-Edom and his brethren, threescore and eight: and Obed-Edom the son of Jeduthun, and Hosah were porters. 39 And Zadok the Priest and his brethren the Priests were before the Tabernacle of the Lord, in the high place that was at Gibeon, 40 To offer burnt offerings unto the Lord, upon the burnt offering altar continually, in the morning and in the evening, even according unto all that is written in the Law of the Lord, which he commanded Israel. 41 And with 1them were Heman, and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen (which were appointed by names) to praise the Lord, because his mercy endureth forever. 42 Even with them were Heman and Jeduthun, to make a sound with the cornets and with the cymbals, with excellent instruments of music: and the sons of Jeduthun were at the gate. 43 And all the people departed, every man to his house: and David returned to 1bless his house. 17 3 David is forbidden to build an house unto the Lord. 12 Christ is promised under the figure of Solomon. 18 David giveth thanks, 23 and prayeth unto God.

chapter 17

a 2 Sam. 7:2

1 Now aafterward when David dwelt in his house, he said to Nathan the Prophet, Behold, I dwell in an house of 1cedar trees, but the Ark of the Lord's Covenant remaineth under 2curtains. 2 Then Nathan said to David, Do 1all that is in thine heart: for God is with thee. 3 And the same 1night even the word of God came to Nathan, saying, 4 Go, and tell David my servant, Thus saith the

16:36 1 He willeth all the people both in heart and mouth to con­ sent to these praises. 16:41 1 With Zadok and the rest of the Priests. 16:43 1 Declaring that after our duty to God we are chiefly bound to our own house, for the which as for all other things we ought to pray unto God, and instruct our families to praise his Name. 17:1 1 Well built and fair. 2 That is, in tents covered with skin. 17:2 1 As yet God had not revealed to the Prophet what he pur­ posed concerning David: therefore seeing God favored David, he spake what he thought. 17:3 1 After that Nathan had spoken to David. 17:5 1 That is, in a tent which removed to and fro. 17:6 1 Meaning, wheresoever his Ark went, which was a sign of his presence.

17:7 1 Of a shepherd of sheep I made thee a shepherd of men: so that thou camest not to this dignity through thine own merits, but by my pure grace. 17:8 1 Or, gotten thee fame. 17:9 1 Make them sure that they shall not remove. 2 Hebrew, sons of iniquity. 3 Or, consume. 17:10 1 Will give thee great posterity. 17:12 1 That is, unto the coming of Christ: for then these figures should cease. 17:13 1 Which was Saul. 17:16 1 He went into the tent where the Ark was, showing what we ought to do when we receive any benefits of the Lord. 2 Or, remained. 3 Meaning to this kingly estate.

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17 Yet thou esteeming this a small thing, O God, hast also spoken concerning the house of thy servant for a great while, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of 1high degree, O Lord God. 18 What can David desire more of thee for the honor of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant. 19 O Lord, for thy servant's sake, even according to thine 1heart hast thou done all this great thing to declare all magnificence. 20 Lord, there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee according to all that we have heard with our ears. 21 Moreover what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whose God went to redeem them to be his people, and to make thyself a Name, and to do great and terrible things by casting out Nations from before thy people, whom thou hast delivered out of Egypt? 22 For thou hast ordained thy people Israel to be thine own people forever, and thou Lord art become their God. 23 Therefore now Lord, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, be confirmed forever, and do as thou hast said, 24 And let thy Name be stable and magnified forever, that it may be said, The Lord of hosts, God of Israel, is the God of 1Israel, and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee. 25 For thou, O my God, hast 1revealed unto the ear of thy servant, that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath 2been bold to pray before thee. 26 Therefore now Lord (for thou art 1God, and hast spoken this goodness unto thy servant.) 27 Now therefore it hath pleased thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee forever: for thou, O Lord, hast blessed it, and it shall be blessed forever. 18 1 The battle of David against the Philistines, 2 And against Moab, 3 Zobah, 5 Aram, 12 And Edom.

and subdued them, and took 1Gath, and the villages thereof out of the hand of the Philistines. 2 And he smote Moab, and the Moabites became David's servants, and 1brought gifts. 3 ¶ And David smote 1Hadadezer King of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to establish his border by the river 2Perath. 4 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and adestroyed all the chariots, but he reserved of them an hundred chariots. 5 ¶ Then came the Aramites of Damascus to succor Hadadezer king of Zobah, but David slew of the Aramites two and twenty thousand. 6 And David put a garrison in Aram of 1Damascus, and the Aramites became David's servants, and brought gifts: and the Lord 2preserved David wheresoever he went. 7 And David took the shields of gold that were of the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem. 8 And from 1Tibhath, and from Chun (cities of Hadadezer) brought David exceeding much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brazen bSea, and the pillars and the vessels of brass. 9 ¶ Then Tou King of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer king of Zobah: 10 Therefore he sent 1Hadoram his son to king David, to salute him, and to rejoice with him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and beaten him (for Tou had war with Hadadezer) who brought all vessels of gold and silver and brass. 11 And king David did dedicate them unto the Lord, with the silver and gold that he brought from all the nations, from 1Edom, and from Moab, and from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek. 12 ¶ And Abishai the son of Zeruiah smote of Edom in the salt valley 1eighteen thousand, 13 And he put a garrison in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's servants: and the Lord preserved David wheresoever he went. 14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed

chapter 18

a 2 Sam. 8:4

b 1 Kings 7:23

Jer. 52:20

1 And after this, David smote the Philistines,

17:17 1 Thou hast promised a kingdom that shall continue to me and my posterity, and that Christ shall proceed of me. 17:19 1 Freely and according to the purpose of thy will, without any deserving. 17:24 1 That is, he showeth himself in deed to be their God, by deliv­ ering them from dangers, and preserving them. 17:25 1 Thou hast declared unto me by Nathan the Prophet. 2 Hebrew, hath found. 17:26 1 And canst not break promise. 18:1 1 Which in 2 Sam. 8:1, is called the bridle of bondage, because it was a strong town, and kept the country round about in subjection.

18:2 1 Or, paid tribute. 18:3 1 Or, Hadadezer. 2 Or, Euphrates. 18:6 1 Or, Darmesek. 2 That is, in all things that he enterprised. 18:8 1 Which in 2 Sam. 8:8, are called Betah and Berothai. 18:10 1 Called also Joram, 2 Sam. 8:10. 18:11 1 Because the Edomites and the Syrians joined their power together, it is said, 2 Sam. 8:12, that the Aramites were spoiled. 18:12 1 Which is understood that Joab slew twelve thousand, as is in the title of the threescore Psalm and Abishai the rest.

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judgment and justice to all his people. 15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud Recorder, 16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar were the Priests, and 1Shavsha the Scribe, 17 cAnd Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the 1Cherethites and the Pelethites: and the sons of David were chief about the King. 19 4 Hanun King of the children of Ammon doeth great injuries to the servants of David. 6 He prepareth an army against David, 15 and is overcome.

all the host of the valiant men. 9 And the children of Ammon came out, and set their battle in array at the gate of the city. And the kings that were come, were by themselves in the field. 10 When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, then he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and set himself in array to meet the Aramites. 11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they put themselves in array against the children of Ammon. 12 And he said, If Aram be too strong for me, then thou shalt succor me: and if the children of Ammon prevail against thee, then I will succor thee. 13 Be strong, and let us show ourselves valiant for our 1people, and for the cities of our God, and let the Lord do that which is good in his own sight. 14 So Joab and the people that was with him, came near before the Aramites unto the battle, and they fled before him. 15 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Aramites fled, they fled also before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city: so Joab came to Jerusalem. 16 ¶ And when the Aramites saw that they were discomfited before Israel, they sent messengers, and caused the Aramites to come forth that were beyond the 1river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadadezer went before them. 17 And when it was showed David, he gathered all Israel, and went over Jordan, and came unto them, and put himself in array against them: And when David had put himself in battle array to meet the Aramites, they fought with him. 18 But the Aramites fled before Israel, and David destroyed of the Aramites 1seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host. 19 And when the servants of Hadadezer saw that they fell before Israel, they made peace with David, and served him. And the Aramites would no more succor the children of Ammon. 20 1 Rabbah destroyed. 3 The Ammonites tormented. 4 The Philistines are thrice overcome with their giants.

c 2 Sam. 8:17,18

chapter 19

a 2 Sam. 10:1

b 2 Sam. 10:6,8

1 After this also aNahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead. 2 And David said, I will show kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his 1father showed kindness unto me. And David sent messengers to comfort him for his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon to Hanun, to comfort him. 3 And the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that David doth honor thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? Are not his servants come to thee to 1search, to seek and to spy out the land? 4 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and 1shaved them, and cut off their 2garments by the half unto the buttocks, and sent them away. 5 And there went certain and told David concerning the men: and he sent to meet them (for the men were exceedingly ashamed) and the King said, Tarry at Jericho, until your beards be grown: then return. 6 ¶ When the children of Ammon saw that they 1stank in the sight of David, then sent Hanun and the children of Ammon a thousand talents of silver, to hire them chariots and horsemen out bof Aram Naharaim, and out of Aram Maacah, and out of 2Zobah. 7 And they hired them two and thirty thousand chariots, and the king of Maacah and his people, which came and pitched before 1Medeba: and the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities, and came to the battle. 8 ¶ And when David heard it, he sent Joab and

18:16 1 Or, Seraiah. 18:17 1 Read 2 Sam. 8:18. 19:2 1 Because Nahash received David and his company, when Saul persecuted him he would now show pleasure to his son for the same. 19:3 1 Thus the malicious ever interpret the purpose of the godly in the worst sense. 19:4 1 They shaved off the half of their beards, 2 Sam. 10:4. 2 To put them to shame and villainy, whereas the ambassadors ought to have been honored: and because the Jews used to wear

side garments and beards, they thus disfigured them, to make them odious to others. 19:6 1 Or, had made themselves to be abhorred of David. 2 Which were five in all. 19:7 1 Which was a city of the tribe of Reuben beyond Jordan. 19:13 1 He declareth that where the cause is evil, the courage can­ not be valiant, and that in good causes men ought to be courageous, and commit the success to God. 19:16 1 That is, Euphrates. 19:18 1 For this place, read 2 Sam. 10:18.

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1 And awhen the year was expired, in the time that kings go out a warfare, Joab carried out the strength of the army, and destroyed the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged 1Rabbah (but David tarried at Jerusalem) and Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. 2 bThen David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it the weight of a 1talent of gold with precious stones in it: and it was set on David's head, and he brought away the spoil of the city exceeding much. 3 And he carried away the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes: even thus did David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. Then David and all the people came again to Jerusalem. 4 ¶ cAnd after this also there arose war at 1Gezer with the Philistines: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew 2Sippai of the children of 3Haraphah, and they were subdued. 5 And there was yet another battle with the Philistines: and Elhanan the son of Jair slew 1Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam. 6 And yet again there was a battle at Gath, where was a man of a great stature, and his fingers were by 1sixes, even four and twenty, and was also the son of Haraphah. 7 And when he reviled Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother did slay him. 8 These were born unto Haraphah at Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hands of his servants. 21 1 David causeth the people to be numbered, 14 and there dieth seventy thousand men of the pestilence.

lord the king: are they not all my lord's servants? wherefore doeth my lord require this thing? why should he be a cause of 1trespass to Israel? 4 Nevertheless, the king's word prevailed against Joab. And Joab departed and went through all Israel, and returned to Jerusalem. 5 And Joab gave the number and sum of the people unto David: and all Israel were 1eleven hundred thousand men that drew sword: and Judah was 2four hundred and seventy thousand men that drew sword. 6 But the Levites and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the King's word was abominable to Joab. 7 ¶ And God was displeased with this thing: therefore he smote Israel. 8 Then David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, remove the iniquity of thy servant: for I have done very foolishly. 9 And the Lord spake unto Gad David's 1Seer, saying, 10 Go and tell David, saying, Thus saith the Lord, I offer thee three things: choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee. 11 So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Take to thee, 12 Either three years famine, or three months to be destroyed before thine adversaries, and the sword of thine enemies 1to take thee, or else the sword of the Lord and pestilence in the land three days, that the Angel of the Lord may destroy throughout all the coasts of Israel: now therefore advise thee, what word I shall bring again to him that sent me. 13 And David said unto Gad, I am in a wonderful strait, let me now fall into the hand of the Lord: for his mercies are exceedingly great, and let me not fall into the hand of man. 14 So the Lord sent a pestilence in Israel, and there fell of Israel seventy thousand men. 15 ¶ And God sent the Angel into Jerusalem to destroy it. And 1as he was destroying, the Lord beheld, and 2repented of the evil, and said to the Angel that destroyed, It is now enough, let thine hand cease. Then the Angel of the Lord stood by the threshing

chapter 20

a 2 Sam. 11:1

b 2 Sam. 12:29,30

c 2 Sam. 21:18

1 And 1Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. 2 Therefore David said to Joab, and to the rulers of the people, Go, and number Israel from 1Beersheba even to Dan, and bring it to me, that I may know the number of them. 3 And Joab answered, The Lord increased his people an hundred times so many as they be, O my

20:1 1 Which was the chief city of the Ammonites. 20:2 1 Which mounteth about the value of seven thousand and sev­ enty crowns, which is about threescore pound weight. 20:4 1 Or, Gob, 2 Sam. 21:18. 2 Or, Saph. 3 Or, Raphaim, or the giants. 20:5 1 Read 2 Sam. 21:19. 20:6 1 Meaning, that he had six apiece on hands and feet. 21:1 1 He tempted David, in setting before his eyes his excellency and glory, his power and victories, read 2 Sam. 24:1. 21:2 1 That is, from South to North. 21:3 1 It was a thing indifferent and usual to number the people, but

because he did it of an ambitious mind, as though his strength stood in his people, God punished him. 21:5 1 Joab partly for grief, and partly through negligence, gathered not the whole sum as it is here declared. 2 In Samuel is mention of thirty thousand more, which was either by joining to them some of the Benjamites which were mixed with Judah, or as the Hebrews write, here the chief and princes are left out. 21:9 1 Or, Prophet. 21:12 1 Or, smite thee. 21:15 1 Read 2 Sam. 24:16. 2 When God draweth back his plagues, he seemeth to repent, read Gen. 6:6.

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floor of 3Ornan the Jebusite. 16 And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the Angel of the Lord stand between the earth and the heaven, with his sword drawn in his hand and stretched out toward Jerusalem. Then David and the Elders of Israel which were clothed in sack, fell upon their faces. 17 And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded to number the people? It is even I that have sinned and have committed evil, but these sheep, what have they done? O Lord my God, I beseech thee, let thine hand be on me and on my father's house, and not on 1thy people for their destruction. 18 ¶ Then the Angel of the Lord commanded Gad to say to David, that David should go up, and set up an altar unto the Lord in the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 19 So David went up according to the saying of Gad, which he had spoken in the Name of the Lord. 20 And Ornan turned about and saw the Angel, and his four sons that were with him, 1hid themselves, and Ornan threshed wheat. 21 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. 22 And David said to Ornan, Give me the place of thy threshing floor, that I may build an 1altar therein unto the Lord: give it me for sufficient money, that the plague may be stayed from the people. 23 Then Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that which seemeth him good: lo, I give thee bullocks for burnt offerings, and threshing instruments for wood, and wheat for meat offering, I give it all. 24 And King David said to Ornan, Not so: but I will buy it for sufficient 1money: for I will not take that which is thine for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings without cost. 25 So David gave to Ornan for that place 1six hundred shekels of gold by weight. 26 And David built there an altar unto the Lord, and offered burnt offerings, and peace offerings, and

called upon the Lord, and he 1answered him by fire from heaven upon the altar of burnt offering. 27 And when the Lord had spoken to the Angel, he put up his sword again into his sheath. 28 At that time when David saw that the Lord had heard him in the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, then he sacrificed there. 29 (But the Tabernacle of the Lord which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering were at that season in the high place at Gibeon. 30 And David could not go before it to ask counsel at God: for he was afraid of the sword of the Angel of the Lord.) 22 2 David prepareth things necessary for the building of the Temple. 6 He commandeth his son Solomon to build the Temple of the Lord, which thing he himself was forbidden to do. 9 Under the figure of Solomon Christ is promised.

chapter 22

a 2 Sam. 7:13

1 And David said, This is the 1house of the Lord God, and this is the altar for the burnt offering of Israel. 2 And David commanded to gather together the 1strangers that were in the land of Israel, and he set masons to hew and polish stones to build the house of God. 3 David also prepared 1much iron for the nails of the doors and of the gates, and for the joinings, and abundance of brass passing weight, 4 And cedar trees without number: for the Sidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David. 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and we must build an house for the Lord, magnifical, excellent and of great fame and dignity throughout all countries: I will therefore now prepare for him. So David prepared very much before his death. 6 Then he called Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the Lord God of Israel. 7 And David said to Solomon, aMy son, I purposed with myself to build an house to the Name of the Lord my God, 8 But the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

21:15 3 Or, Araunah. 21:17 1 Thus he both showeth a true repentance and a fatherly care toward his people, which desireth God to spare them, and to punish him and his. 21:20 1 If man hide himself at the sight of an Angel which is a crea­ ture, how much as a sinner able to appear before the face of God? 21:22 1 Thus he did by the commandment of God, as verse 18, for else it had been abominable, except he had either God's word, or revelation. 21:24 1 That is, as much as it is worth: for having enough of his own, and yet to have taken of another man's goods to offer unto the Lord,

it had been theft and not acceptable to God. 21:25 1 Read 2 Sam. 24:24. 21:26 1 God declared that he heard his request, in that he sent down fire from heaven, for else they might use no fire in sacrifice, but of that which was reserved still upon the altar, Lev. 6:13, and came down from heaven, Lev. 9:24, as appeared by the punishment of Nadab and Abihu, Lev. 10:1. 22:1 1 That is, the place wherein he will be worshipped. 22:2 1 Meaning, cunning men of other nations which dwelt among the Jews. 22:3 1 To wit, which weighed fifty shekels of gold, 2 Chron. 3:9.

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b,1Thou hast shed much blood, and hast made great battles: thou shalt not build an house unto my name: for thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. 9 Behold, a son is born to thee, which shall be a man of rest, for I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: therefore his name is Solomon: and I will send peace and quietness upon Israel in his days. 10 cHe 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 upon Israel forever. 11 Now therefore my son, the Lord shall be with thee, and thou shalt 1prosper, and thou shalt build an house to the Lord thy God, as he hath spoken of thee. 12 Only the Lord give thee 1wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge over Israel, even to keep the Law of the Lord thy God. 13 Then thou shalt prosper, if thou take heed to observe the statutes and the judgments which the Lord commanded Moses for Israel: be strong and of good courage: fear not, neither be afraid. 14 For behold, according to my 1poverty have I prepared for the house of the Lord an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver, and of brass and of iron passing weight: for there was abundance. I have also prepared timber and stone, and thou mayest provide more thereto. 15 Moreover thou hast workmen with thee enough, 1hewers of stone, and workmen of timber, and all men expert in every work. 16 Of gold, of silver, and of brass, and of iron there is no number: 1Up therefore, and be doing, and the Lord will be with thee. 17 David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, 18 Is not the Lord your God with you, and hath given you rest on every side? for he hath given the 1inhabitants of the land into mine hand, and the land is subdued before the Lord, and before his people. 19 Now set 1your hearts and your souls to seek the Lord your God, and arise, and build 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 built for the Name of the Lord. 23 1 David being old, ordaineth Solomon King. 3 He causeth the Levites to be numbered, 4 and assigneth them to their offices. 13 Aaron and his sons are for the high Priest. 14 The sons of Moses.

b 1 Chron. 28:3

c 2 Sam. 7:13

1 Kings 5:5

chapter 23

a 1 Kings 1:30

b 1 Chron. 6:1

c Exod. 6:17

1 So when David was old and full of days, ahe made Solomon his son King over Israel. 2 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel with the Priests and the Levites. 3 And the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and above, and their number according to their sum was eight and thirty thousand men. 4 Of these four and twenty thousand were set to 1advance the work of the house of the Lord, and six thousand were overseers and judges. 5 And four thousand were porters, and four thousand praised the Lord with instruments which 1he made to praise the Lord. 6 bSo David divided offices unto them, to wit, to the sons of Levi, to cGershon, Kohath, and Merari. 7 Of the Gershonites were 1Laadan and Shimei. 8 The sons of Laadan, the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham and Joel, three. 9 The Sons of Shimei, Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three: these were the chief fathers of Laadan. 10 Also the sons of Shimei were Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah: these four were the sons of Shimei. 11 And Jahath was the chief, and 1Zizah the second, but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons: therefore they were in the families of their father, counted but as one. 12 ¶ The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel, four. 13 dThe sons of Amram, Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated to 1sanctify the most holy place, he and his sons forever to burn incense before the Lord, to minister to him, and to bless in his Name forever. 14 ¶ Moses also the man of God and his children were named with the 1tribe of Levi. 15 The sons of Moses were Gershon, and Eliezer. 16 Of the sons of eGershon was Shebuel the chief.

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e Exod. 2:22

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22:8 1 This declareth how greatly God detesteth the shedding of blood, seeing David for this cause is stayed to build the Temple of the Lord, albeit he enterprised no war, but by God's commandment and against his enemies. 22:11 1 He showeth that there can be no prosperity, but when the Lord is with us. 22:12 1 These are only the means whereby Kings govern their sub­ jects aright, and whereby the Realms do prosper and flourish. 22:14 1 For David was poor in respect of Solomon. 22:15 1 Or, masons and carpenters. 22:16 1 That is, go about it quickly. 22:18 1 The nations round about.

22:19 1 For else he knew that God would plague them, and not prosper their labor, except they sought with all their hearts to set forth his glory. 23:4 1 Or, to have care over. 23:5 1 Hebrew, I made, meaning David. 23:7 1 Or, Libni, 1 Chron. 6:17. 23:11 1 Or, Zina. 23:13 1 That is, to serve in the most holy place, and to consecrate the holy things. 23:14 1 They were but of the order of the Levites, and not of the Priests as Aaron's sons.

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24 3 David assigneth offices to the sons of Aaron.

17 And the son of Eliezer was Rehabiah the 1chief: for Eliezer had none other sons: but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. 18 The son of Izhar was Shelomith the chief. 19 The sons of Hebron were Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. 20 The sons of Uzziel were Michah the first, and Jesshiah the second. 21 ¶ The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli, Eleazar and Kish. 22 And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters, and their 1brethren the sons of Kish took them. 23 The sons of Mushi were Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three. 24 These were the sons of Levi according to the house of their fathers, even the chief fathers according to their offices, according to the number of names, and their sum that did the work for the service of the house of the Lord from the age of 1twenty years and above. 25 For David said, The Lord God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem forever. 26 And also the Levites shall no more bear the Tabernacle and all the vessels for the service thereof. 27 Therefore according to the last words of David, the Levites were numbered from twenty years and above, 28 And their office was under the hand of the sons of Aaron, for the service of the house of the Lord in the courts, and chambers, and in the 1purifying of all holy things, and in the work of the service of the house of God, 29 Both for the showbread, and for the fine flour, for the meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for the fried things, and for that which was roasted, and for all measures and size, 30 And for to stand every morning, to give thanks and praise to the Lord, and likewise at even, 31 And to offer all burnt offerings unto the Lord in the Sabbaths, in the months, and at the appointed times, according to the number and according to their custom, continually before the Lord, 32 And that they should keep the charge of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren in the service of the house of the Lord.

chapter 24

a Lev. 10:4,6

1 These are also the adivisions of the sons of Aaron: The sons of Aaron were Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 2 But Nadab and Abihu died 1before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the Priest's office. 3 And David distributed them, even Zadok of the

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1sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar according to their offices in their ministration. 4 And there were found more of the sons of Eleazar by the 1number of men, than of the sons of Ithamar, and they divided them, to wit, among the sons of Eleazar, sixteen heads, according to the household of their fathers, and among the sons of Ithamar, according to the household of their fathers, eight. 5 Thus they distributed them by lot the one from the other, and so the rulers of the Sanctuary and the rulers of the house of God were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. 6 And Shemaiah the son of Nethanel the Scribe of the Levites, wrote them before the king and the princes, and Zadok the Priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief fathers of the Priests and of the Levites, one family being reserved for Eleazar, and another reserved for Ithamar. 7 And the first 1lot fell to Jehoiarib, and the second to Jedaiah, 8 The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, 9 The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, 10 The seventh to Hakkoz, the eight to 1Abijah, 11 The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, 12 The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, 13 The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, 14 The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, 15 The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez, 16 The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel, 17 The one and twenty to Jachin, the two and twenty to Gamul, 18 The three and twenty to Delaiah, the four and twenty to Maaziah. 19 These were their orders according to their offices, when they entered into the house of the Lord according to their custom under 1the hand of

23:17 1 The Scripture useth to call chief or the firstborn, although he be alone and there be none born after, Matt. 1:25. 23:22 1 Meaning, their cousins. 23:24 1 David did choose the Levites twice, first at the age of thirty, as verse 3 and again afterward at 20, as the necessity of the office did require: at the beginning they had no charge in the Temple, before they were five and twenty years old, and had none after fifty, Num. 4:3. 23:28 1 In washing and cleansing all the holy vessels.

24:2 1 While their father yet lived. 24:3 1 Or, cousins. 24:4 1 Hebrew, heads. 24:7 1 This lot was ordained to take away all occasion of envy or grudging of one against another. 24:10 1 Zacharias the father of John the Baptist was of this course or lot of Abija, Luke 1:5. 24:19 1 By the dignity that God gave to Aaron.

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Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him. 20 ¶ And of the sons of Levi that remained of the sons of Amram, was Shubael, of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah, 21 Of Rehabiah, even of the sons of Rehabiah, the first Isshiah, 22 Of Izhari, Shelomoth, of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath, 23 And his sons, Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth, 24 The son of Uzziel was Michah, the son of Michah was Shamir, 25 The brother of Michah was Isshiah, the son of Isshiah, Zechariah, 26 The sons of Merari, were Mahli and Mushi, the son of Jaaziah was Beno, 27 The sons of Merari, of Jaaziah were Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur and Ibri. 28 Of Mahli came Eleazar, which had no sons. 29 Of Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel, 30 And the sons of 1Mushi were Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth: these were sons of the Levites after the household of their fathers. 31 And these also cast 1lots with their brethren the sons of Aaron before King David, and Zadok and Ahimelech and the chief fathers of the Priests, and of the Levites, even the chief of the families against their younger brethren. 25 The singers are appointed with their places and lots.

4 Of Heman, the sons of Heman, Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. 5 All these were the sons of Heman, the King's

1Seer in the words of God to lift up the 2horn: and God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. 6 All these were under the 1hand of their father singing in the house of the Lord with cymbals, viols and harps, for the service of the house of God, and Asaph, and Jeduthun, and Heman were at the King's 2commandment. 7 So was their number with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the Lord, even of all that were cunning, two hundred fourscore and eight. 8 And they cast lots, 1charge against charge, as well 2small as great, the cunning man as the scholar. 9 And the first lot fell to 1Joseph, which was of Asaph, the second, to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and his sons were twelve. 10 The third, to Zaccur, he, his sons and his brethren were twelve. 11 The fourth, to 1Jizri, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 12 The fifth, to Nethaniah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 13 The sixth, to Bukkiah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 14 The seventh, to Jesharelah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 15 The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 16 The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 17 The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 18 The eleventh to Azarel, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 19 The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 20 The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 21 The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 22 The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 23 The sixteenth to Hananiah, he, his sons and

1 So David and the captains of the army 1separated for the ministry the sons of Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun, who should sing prophesies with harps, with viols, and with cymbals, and their number was even of the men for the office of their ministry, to wit, 2 Of the sons of Asaph, Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asharelah the sons of Asaph were under the hand of Asaph, which sang prophecies by the 1commission of the King. 3 Of Jeduthun, the sons of Jeduthun, Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah and Mattithiah, 1six, under the hands of their father: Jeduthun sang 2prophecies with an harp, for to give thanks and to praise the Lord.

24:30 1 Which was the second son of Merari. 24:31 1 That is, every one had that dignity, which fell unto him by lot. 25:1 1 The singers were divided into 24 courses, so that every course or order contained twelve, and in all there were 288, as verse 7. 25:2 1 Hebrew, hands. 25:3 1 Whereof one is not here numbered. 2 Meaning, Psalms and songs to praise God. 25:5 1 Or, Prophet.

2 Or, power, meaning of the king. 25:6 1 Or, government. 2 Hebrew, hand. 25:8 1 Who should be in every company and course. 2 Without respect to age or cunning. 25:9 1 So that he served in the first turn, and the rest everyone as his turn followed orderly. 25:11 1 Or, the Zerites.

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his brethren twelve. 24 The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 25 The eighteenth to Hanani, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 26 The nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 27 The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 28 The one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 29 The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 30 The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 31 The four and twentieth to Romamti-Ezer, he, his sons and his brethren twelve. 26 1 The porters of the Temple are ordained, every man to the gate, which he should keep, 20 and over the treasure.

10 And of Hosah of the sons of Merari, the sons were Shimri the chief, and (though he was not the eldest, yet his father made him the chief) 11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth: all the 1sons and the brethren of Hosah were thirteen. 12 Of these were the 1divisions of the porters, of the chief men, having the charge 2against their brethren, to serve in the house of the Lord. 13 And they cast lots both small and great, for the house of their fathers, for every gate. 14 And the lot on the East side fell to 1Shelemiah: then they cast lots for Zechariah his son a 2wise counselor, and his lot came out Northward: 15 To Obed-Edom Southward, and to his sons the house of 1Asuppim: 16 To Shuppim and to Hosah Westward with the gate 1of Shallecheth by the paved street that goeth upward, ward over against ward. 17 Eastward were six Levites, and Northward four a day, and Southward four a day, and toward Asuppim 1two and two. 18 In 1Parbar toward the West were four by the paved street, and two in Parbar. 19 These are the divisions of the porters of the sons of Korah, and of the sons of Merari. 20 ¶ And of the Levites. Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicate things. 21 Of the sons of Laadan the sons of the Gershonites descending of Laadan, the chief fathers of Laadan were Gershon and Jehieli. 22 The sons of Jehieli were Zetham and Joel his brother, appointed over the treasures of the house of the Lord. 23 Of the 1Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, and of the Uzzielites. 24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, a ruler over the treasures. 25 And of his 1brethren which came of Eliezer, was Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. 26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicate things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over

1 Concerning the 1divisions of the porters, of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore of the sons of 2Asaph. 2 And the sons of Meshelemiah, Zechariah the eldest, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. 4 And the sons of Obed-Edom, Shemaiah the eldest, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth, 5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eight: for God had 1blessed him. 6 And to Shemaiah his son were sons born that 1ruled in the house of their father, for they were men of might. 7 The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, and his brethren, strong men: Elihu also, and Semachiah. 8 All these were of the 1sons of Obed-Edom, they and their sons and their brethren mighty and 2strong to serve, even threescore and two of Obed-Edom. 9 And of Meshelemiah sons and brethren, eighteen mighty men.

26:1 1 Or, courses, or turns. 2 This Asaph was not the notable musician, but another of that name called also Ebiasaph, 1 Chron. 6:23, 37 and 9:19 and also Jasaph. 26:5 1 In giving him many children. 26:6 1 Or, like their father's house, meaning, worthy men, and valiant. 26:8 1 Or, nephews. 2 And meet to serve the office of the portership. 26:11 1 Or, cousins. 26:12 1 Or, courses. 2 According to their turns as well the one as the other.

26:14 1 Or, Meshelemiah. 2 One expert and meet to keep that gate. 26:15 1 This was an house, where they used to resort to consult of things concerning the Temple, as a convocation house. 26:16 1 Whereat they used to cast out the filth of the city. 26:17 1 Meaning two one day, and two another. 26:18 1 Which was an house wherein they kept the instruments of the Temple. 26:23 1 These also had charge over the treasures. 26:25 1 Or, cousins.

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6 This Benaiah was mighty among athirty and above the thirty, and in his course was Ammizabad his son. 7 The fourth for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were four and twenty thousand. 8 The fifth for the fifth month was prince Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 9 The sixth for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 10 The seventh for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 11 The eight for the eight month was Sibbechai the Hushathite of the Zarhites: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 12 The ninth for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite of the sons of 1Jemini: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 13 The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite of the Zarhites: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 14 The eleventh for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite of the sons of Ephraim: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 15 The twelfth for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 16 ¶ Moreover 1the rulers over the tribes of Israel were these: over the Reubenites was ruler, Eliezer the son of Zichri: over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah: 17 Over the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: over them of Aaron, and Zadok: 18 Over Judah, Elihu of the brethren of David: over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael: 19 Over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: over Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel: 20 Over the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: over the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah: 21 Over the 1other half of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: over Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner: 22 Over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These are the princes of the tribes of Israel.

thousands, and hundreds, and the captains of the army had 1dedicated. 27 (For of the battles and of the spoils they did dedicate to maintain the house of the Lord.) 28 And all that Samuel the Seer had dedicated, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, and whosoever had dedicated anything, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and his brethren. 29 Of the Izharites was Chenaniah and his sons, for the business 1without over Israel, for officers and for Judges. 30 Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of activity, a thousand and seven hundred were officers for Israel beyond Jordan Westward in all the business of the Lord, and for the service of 1the King. 31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chiefest, even the Hebronites by his generations according to the families. And in the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for: and there were found among them men of activity at Jazer in Gilead. 32 And his 1brethren men of activity, two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom King David made rulers over the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to 2God, and for the king's business. 27 Of the princes and rulers that ministered unto the King.

chapter 27

a 2 Sam. 23:20

2 Sam. 22:23

1 The children of Israel also after their number, even the chief fathers and captains of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers that served the king by divers 1courses, 2which came in and went out, month by month throughout all the months of the year: in every course were four and twenty thousand. 2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were four and twenty thousand. 3 Of the sons of Perez was the chief over all the princes of the armies for the first month. 4 And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and this was his course, and Mikloth was 1a captain, and in his course were four and twenty thousand. 5 The captain of the third host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada the chief Priest: and in his course were four and twenty thousand.

26:26 1 According as the Lord commanded, Num. 31:28. 26:29 1 Meaning, of things that were out of the city. 26:30 1 That is, for the king's house. 26:32 1 To wit, the cousins of Jerijah. 2 Both in spiritual and temporal things. 27:1 1 Hebrew, divisions, or bands. 2 Which executed their charge and office, which is meant by com­

ing in, and going out. 27:4 1 That is, Dodai's lieutenant. 27:12 1 Or, Benjamin. 27:16 1 Meaning, besides these twelve captains. 27:21 1 Which is beyond Jordan, in respect of Judah: also one cap­ tain was over the Reubenites and the Gadites.

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23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under, because the Lord had said that he would increase Israel like unto the stars of the heavens. 24 And bJoab the son of Zeruiah began to number: but he finished it not, 1because there came wrath for it against Israel: neither was the number put into the 2Chronicles of king David. 25 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the treasures in the fields, in the cities and in the villages, and in the towers was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: 26 And over the workmen in the field that tilleth the ground, was Ezri the son of Chelub: 27 And over them that dressed the vines, was Shimei the Ramathite: and over that which appertained to the vines, and over the store of the wine was Zabdi the Shiphmite: 28 And over the olive trees and mulberry trees that were in the valleys, was Baal-Hanan the Gederite: and over the store of the oil was Joash: 29 And over the oxen that fed in Sharon, was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the oxen in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai: 30 And over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite: 31 And over the sheep was Jaziz the Hagrite: all these were the rulers of the substance that was king David's. 32 And Jehonathan David's uncle a man of counsel and understanding (for he was a 1scribe) and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni were with the King's 2sons. 33 And Ahithophel was the king's counselor, and Hushai the Archite the king's friend. 34 And 1after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah and Abiathar: and captain of the King's army was Joab. 28 3 Because David was forbidden to build the Temple, he willeth Solomon and the people to perform it. 8 Exhorting him to fear the Lord.

the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the 1eunuchs, and the mighty, and all the men of power, unto Jerusalem. 2 And King David stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear ye me, my brethren and my people: I purposed to have built an house of 1rest for the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for a afootstool of our God, and have made ready for the building, 3 But God said unto me, bThou shalt not build an house for my Name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood. 4 Yet as the Lord God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father, to be King over Israel forever (for in Judah would he choose a prince, and of the house of 1Judah is the house of my father, and among the sons of my father he delighted in me to make me king over all Israel) 5 So of all my sons (for the Lord hath given me many sons) he hath even chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel. 6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build mine house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. 7 I will establish therefore his kingdom forever, if he endeavor himself to do my commandments, and my judgments, as 1this day. 8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the Lord, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord your God, that ye may possess this 1good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you 2forever. 9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart, and with a willing mind: cFor the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee, but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off forever. 10 Take heed now, for the Lord hath chosen thee to build 1the house of the Sanctuary: be strong therefore and 2do it. 11 ¶ Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch and of the houses thereof, and of the closets thereof, and of the galleries thereof, and of the chambers thereof that are within, and of

b 1 Chron. 21:7

chapter 28

a Ps. 96:5

b 2 Sam. 7:5,13

1 Chron. 22:8

c 1 Sam. 16:7

Ps. 7:9 Jer. 11:20 Jer. 17:10 Jer. 20:12

1 Now David assembled all the princes of Israel: the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the bands that served the King, and the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers of all

27:24 1 And the commandment of the King was abominable to Joab, 1 Chron. 21:6. 2 The Hebrews make both these books of Chronicles but one, and at this verse make the midst of the book as touching the num­ ber of verses. 27:32 1 That is, a man learned in the word of God. 2 To be their schoolmasters and teachers. 27:34 1 After that Ahithophel had hanged himself, 2 Sam. 17:23, Jehoiada was made counselor. 28:1 1 Or, chief servants, Gen. 37:36.

28:2 1 Where the Ark should remain, and remove no more to and fro. 28:4 1 According to the prophecy of Jacob, Gen. 49:8. 28:7 1 If he continue to keep my law and depart not therefrom, as he doeth hitherto. 28:8 1 To wit, of Canaan. 2 He declareth that nothing can separate them from the commod­ ity of this land, both for themselves and their posterity, but their sins and iniquity. 28:10 1 Meaning, for his Ark. 2 Put it in execution.

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29 2 The offering of David and of the princes for the building of the Temple. 10 David giveth thanks to the Lord. 20 He exhorteth the people to do the same. 22 Solomon is created king. 28 David dieth, and Solomon his son reigneth in his stead.

the house of the mercy seat, 12 And the pattern of all that 1he had in his mind for the courts of the house of the Lord, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasures of the house of God, and for the treasures of the dedicate things, 13 And for the courses of the Priests, and of the Levites, and for all the work for the service of the house of the Lord, and for all the vessels of the ministry of the house of the Lord. 14 He gave of gold by weight, for the vessels of gold, for all the vessels of all manner of service, and all the vessels of silver by weight, for all manner vessels of all manner of service. 15 The weight also of gold for the 1candlesticks, and gold for their lamps, with the weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof, and for the candlesticks of silver by the weight of the candlestick, and the lamps thereof according to the use of every candlestick, 16 And the weight of the gold for the tables of showbread, for every table, and silver for the tables of silver, 17 And pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and 1plates, and for basins, gold in weight for every basin, and for silver basins, by weight for every basin, 18 And for the altar of incense, pure gold by weight, and gold for the pattern of 1the chariot of the Cherubs that spread themselves, and covered the Ark of the covenant of the Lord: 19 All, said he, by writing sent to me 1by the hand of the Lord, which made me understand all the workmanship of the pattern. 20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of a valiant courage, and do it: fear not, nor be afraid: for the Lord God, even my God is with thee: he will not leave thee, nor forsake thee, till thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord. 21 Behold also, the companies of the Priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God, even they shall be with thee for the whole work, 1with every free heart that is skillful in any manner of service. The princes also and all the people will be 2wholly at thy commandment.

chapter 29

a Ps. 122:1

1 Moreover, David the King said unto all the Congregation, God hath chosen Solomon mine only son, young and tender, and the work is great: for this house is not for man, but for the 1Lord God. 2 Now I have prepared with all my power for the house of my God, gold for vessels of gold, and silver for them of silver, and brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood, and onyx stones, and stones to be set, and carbuncle stones, and of divers colors, and all precious stones, and marble stones in abundance. 3 Moreover, because I have 1delight in the house of my God, I have of mine own gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, beside all that I have prepared for the house of the Sanctuary, 4 Even 1three thousand talents of gold of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of fined silver to overlay the walls of the houses. 5 The gold for the things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all the work by the hands of artificers: and who is 1willing 2to fill his hand today unto the Lord? 6 So the princes of the families, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, 7 And they gave for the service of the house of God, five thousand talents of gold, and ten thousand pieces, and ten thousand talents of silver, and eighteen thousand talents of brass, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. 8 And they with whom precious stones were 1found, gave them to the treasure of the house of the Lord, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite. 9 And the people rejoiced when they offered willingly: for they offered willingly unto the Lord, with a 1perfect heart. And David the king also arejoiced with great joy. 10 Therefore David blessed the Lord before all the Congregation, and David said, Blessed be thou, O Lord God of 1Israel our father, forever and ever.

28:12 1 Hebrew, that were in his spirit with him. 28:15 1 That is, the ten candlesticks, 1 Kings 7:49. 28:17 1 Or, coverings. 28:18 1 Meaning, of the mercy seat which covered the Ark, which was called the chariot, because the Lord declared himself there. 28:19 1 For all this was left in writing in the book of the Law, Exod. 25:40, which book the king was bound to put in execution, Deut. 17:19. 28:21 1 That is, everyone will be ready to help thee with those gifts that God hath given him. 2 Hebrew, at all thy words.

29:1 1 And therefore is taught to be excellent in all points. 29:3 1 His great zeal toward the furtherance of the Temple made him to spare no expenses, but to bestow his own peculiar treasure. 29:4 1 He showeth what he had of his own store for the Lord's house. 29:5 1 He was not only liberal himself, but provoked others to set forth the works of God. 2 Or, to offer. 29:8 1 Meaning, them that had any. 29:9 1 That is, with a good courage and without hypocrisy. 29:10 1 Which didst reveal thyself to our father Jacob.

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11 Thine, O Lord, is greatness and power, and glory and victory, and praise: for all that is in heaven and in earth is thine: thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou excellest as head over all. 12 Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou reignest over all, and in thine hand is power and strength, and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. 13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious Name. 14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer willingly after this sort? for all things 1come of thee: and of thine own hand we have given thee. 15 For we are 1strangers before thee, and sojourners like all our fathers: our days are like the shadow upon the earth, and there is none 2abiding. 16 O Lord our God, all this abundance that we have prepared to build thee an house for thine holy Name, is of thine hand, and all is thine. 17 I know also my God, that thou btriest the heart, and hast pleasure in righteousness: I have offered willingly in the uprightness of mine heart all these things: now also have I seen thy people which are found here, to offer unto thee willingly with joy. 18 O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel our fathers, keep this forever in the 1purpose, and the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their hearts unto thee. 19 And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all things, and to build the house which I have prepared. 20 ¶ And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the Lord your God. And all the Congregation

blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the Lord and the 1king. 21 And they offered sacrifices unto the Lord, and on the morrow after that day, they offered burnt offerings unto the Lord, even a thousand young bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand sheep, with their 1drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. 22 And they did eat and drink before the Lord the same day with great joy, and they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him prince before the Lord, and Zadok for the high Priest. 23 So Solomon sat on the 1throne of the Lord, as king instead of David his father, and prospered: and all Israel obeyed him. 24 And all the princes and men of power, and all the sons of king David 1submitted themselves under king Solomon. 25 And the Lord magnified Solomon in dignity, in the sight of all Israel, and gave him so glorious a kingdom, as no king had before him in Israel. 26 ¶ cThus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. 27 And the space that he reigned over Israel, was forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and three and thirty years reigned he in Jerusalem: 28 And he died in a good age, full of days, riches and honor, and Solomon his son reigned in his stead. 29 Concerning the acts of David the king, first and last, behold they are written in the book of Samuel the Seer, and in the book of 1Nathan the Prophet, and in the book of Gad the Seer, 30 With all his reign and his power, and 1times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the earth.

b 1 Sam. 16:7 1 Chron. 28:9

c 1 Kings 2:11

29:14 1 We gave thee nothing of our own, but that which we have received of thee: for whether the gifts be corporal or spiri­ tual, we receive them all of God, and therefore must give him the glory. 29:15 1 And therefore have this land but lent to us for a time. 2 Hebrew, waiting for them to return. 29:18 1 Continue them in his good mind, that they may serve thee willingly. 29:20 1 That is, did reverence the king.

29:21 1 Meaning, all kind of liquor which they mingled with their sacrifices, as wine, oil, etc. 29:23 1 This declareth that the Kings of Judah were figures of Christ, who was the true anointed, and to whom God gave the chief gov­ ernment of all things. 29:24 1 Hebrew, gave the hand. 29:29 1 The books of Nathan and Gad are thought to have been lost in the captivity. 29:30 1 Meaning, the troubles and griefs.

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1 6 The offering of Solomon at Gibeon. 8 He prayeth unto God to give him wisdom: 11 Which he giveth him, and more. 14 The number of his chariots and horsemen, 15 and of his riches.

can judge this thy great people? 11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, treasures nor honor, nor the 1lives of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life, but hast asked for thee wisdom and knowledge, that thou mightest judge my people, over whom I have made thee King, 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee, and I will give thee riches and treasures and honor, so that there hath not been the like among the kings which were before thee, neither after thee shall there be the like. 13 Then Solomon came from the high place that was at Gibeon, to Jerusalem from before the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and reigned over Israel. 14 cAnd Solomon gathered the chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he placed in the 1chariot cities, and with the King at Jerusalem. 15 And the king gave gold and silver at Jerusalem as 1stone, and gave cedar trees as the wild fig trees, that are abundantly in the plain. 16 Also Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and dfine linen: 1the King's merchants received the fine linen for a price. 17 They came up also and brought out of Egypt some chariot, worth six hundred shekels of silver, that is an horse for an hundred and fifty: and thus they brought horses to all the kings of the Hittites, and to the kings of Aram by their 1means. 2 2 The number of Solomon's workmen to build the Temple. 3 Solomon sendeth to Huram the King of Tyre for wood and workmen.

chapter 1

a Exod. 38:1,2

b 2 Kings 3:4

c 1 Kings 10:26

d Isa. 19:9 Ezek. 27:7

1 Then Solomon the son of David was 1confirmed in his kingdom: and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him highly. 2 And Solomon 1spake unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and to the judges, and to all the governors in all Israel, even the chief fathers. 3 So Solomon and all the Congregation with him went to the high place that was at 1Gibeon: for there was the Tabernacle 2of the Congregation of God which Moses the servant of the Lord had made in the wilderness. 4 But the Ark of God had David brought up from Kirjath Jearim, when David had made preparation for it: for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. 5 Moreover, the 1brazen altar athat Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur had made, did he set before the Tabernacle of the Lord: and Solomon and the Congregation sought it. 6 And Solomon offered there before the Lord upon the brazen altar that was in the Tabernacle of the Congregation: beven a thousand burnt offerings offered he upon it. 7 ¶ The same night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. 8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great mercy unto David my father, and hast made me to reign in his stead. 9 Now therefore, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be 1true: for thou hast made me King over a great people, like to the dust of the earth. 10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may 1go out and go in before this people: for who

1 Then Solomon determined to build an house for the Name of the Lord, and an 1house for his kingdom.

1:1 1 Or, stablished, and strong, read 1 Kings 2:46. 1:2 1 That is, he proclaimed a solemn sacrifice, and commanded that all should be at the same. 1:3 1 Read 1 Kings 3:4. 2 So called, because that God thereby showed certain signs to the congregation of his presence. 1:5 1 Which was for the burnt offerings, Exod. 27:1. 1:9 1 Perform thy promise made to my father concerning me.

1:10 1 That I may govern this people, read 1 Chron. 27:1 and 1 Kings 3:7. 1:11 1 That is, to be revenged on thine enemies. 1:14 1 Which were cities appointed to keep and maintain the chariots. 1:15 1 He caused so great plenty, that it was no more esteemed than stones. 1:16 1 Read 1 Kings. 10:28. 1:17 1 Hebrew, hands. 2:1 1 Or, Palace.

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2 And Solomon told out seventy thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand men to hew stones in the mountain, and three thousand and 1six hundred to oversee them. 3 And Solomon sent to 1Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou hast done to David my father, and didst asend him cedar trees to build him an house to dwell in so do to me. 4 Behold, I build an house unto the Name of the Lord my God, to sanctify it unto him, and to burn sweet incense before him, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt offerings of the morning and evening, on the Sabbath days, and in the new months, and in the solemn feasts of the Lord our God: this is a perpetual thing for Israel. 5 And the house which I build, is great: for great is our God above all gods. 6 Who is he then that can be able to build him an house, when the heaven and the heaven of heavens can not contain him? who am I then that I should build him an house? but I do it to burn 1incense before him. 7 Send me now therefore a cunning man that can work in gold, in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and in 1crimson and blue silk, and that can grave in graven work with the cunning men that are with me in Judah and in Jerusalem, whom David my father hath prepared. 8 Send me also cedar trees, fir trees and 1,2Algummim trees from Lebanon: for I know that thy servants can skill to hew timber in Lebanon: and behold, my servants shall be with thine, 9 That they may prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I do build, is great and wonderful. 10 And behold, I will give to thy servants the cutters and the hewers of timber twenty thousand 1measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty 2thousand baths of oil. 11 Then Huram king of Tyre answered in writing which he sent to Solomon, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee King over them.

12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which made the heaven and the earth, and that hath given unto David the King a 1wise son, that hath discretion, prudence and understanding to build an house for the Lord, and a palace for his kingdom. 13 Now therefore I have sent a wise man, and of understanding of my father Huram's, 14 The son of a woman, of the 1daughters of Dan: and his father was a man of Tyre, and he can skill to work in gold, in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue silk, and in fine linen, and in crimson, and can grave in all graven works, and broider in all broidered work that shall be given him, with thy cunning men, and with the cunning men of my lord David thy father. 15 Now therefore the wheat and the barley, the oil and the wine, which my lord hath spoken of, let him send unto his servants. 16 And we will cut wood in Lebanon as much as thou shalt need, and will bring it to thee in 1rafts by the sea to 2Japho, so thou mayest carry them to Jerusalem. 17 ¶ And Solomon numbered all the strangers that were in the land of Israel, after the numbering that his father David had numbered them: and they were found an hundred and three and fifty thousand, and six hundred. 18 And he set seventy thousand of them to the burden, and fourscore thousand to hew stones in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundred overseers to cause the people to work. 3 1 The Temple of the Lord, and the porch are built, with other things thereto belonging.

chapter 2

a 2 Sam. 5:11

chapter 3

a 1 Kings 6:1

b 2 Sam. 24:16,21

1 So aSolomon began to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, in mount 1Moriah which had been declared unto David his father, in the place that David prepared in the threshing floor of bOrnan the Jebusite. 2 And he began to build in the second month and the second day, in the fourth year of his reign. 3 And these are the measures whereon Solomon grounded to build the house of God: the length of cubits after the first 1measure was threescore cubits,

2:2 1 Which is to be understood of all sorts of officers and overseers: for else the chief officers were but 3300, as in 1 Kings 5:16. 2:3 1 Or, Hiram. 2:6 1 That is, to do the service which he hath commanded, signifying that none is able to honor and serve God in that perfection as his majesty deserveth. 2:7 1 Or, scarlet. 2:8 1 Some take it for Brasil, or the wood called Ebenum, others for coral. 2 Or, Almuggim. 2:10 1 Hebrew, Corins. 2 Of Bath read 1 Kings 7:26, it is called also Ephah, but Ephah is to measure dry things, as Bath is a measure for liquors.

2:12 1 The very heavens confessed that it was a singular gift of God, when he gave to any nation a King that was wise and of understanding, albeit it appeareth that this Hiram had the true knowledge of God. 2:14 1 It is also written that she was of the tribe of Naphtali, 1 Kings 7:14, which may be understood that by reason of the confusion of tribes, which then began to be, they married in divers tribes, so that by her father she might be of Dan, and by her mother of Naphtali. 2:16 1 Or, ships. 2 Or, Joppa. 3:1 1 Which is the mountain where Abraham thought to have sacri­ ficed his son, Gen. 22:2. 3:3 1 According to the whole length of the Temple, comprehending the most holy place with the rest.

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and the breadth twenty cubits: 4 And the porch that was before the length in the front 1of the breadth was twenty cubits, and the height was an 2hundred and twenty, and he overlaid it within with pure gold. 5 And the greater house he ceiled with fir tree which he overlaid with good gold, and graved thereon palm trees and chains. 6 And he overlaid the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of 1Parvaim. 7 The house, I say, the beams, posts, and walls thereof and the doors thereof overlaid he with gold, and graved Cherubims upon the walls. 8 ¶ He made also the house of the most holy place: the length thereof was in the front of the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the breadth thereof twenty cubits: and he overlaid it with the best gold, of six hundred talents. 9 And the weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold, and he overlaid the chambers with gold. 10 ¶ And in the house of the most holy place he made two Cherubims wrought like children, and overlaid them with gold. 11 cAnd the wings of the Cherubims were twenty cubits long: the one wing was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house, and the other wing five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other Cherub. 12 Likewise the wing of the other Cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house, and the other wing five cubits, joining to the wing of the other Cherub. 13 The wings of these Cherubims were spread abroad twenty cubits, they stood on their feet, and their faces were toward the house. 14 ¶ He made also the 1veil of blue silk and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought Cherubims thereon. 15 ¶ And he made before the house two pillars 1of five and thirty cubits high: and the chapiter that was upon the top of each of them, was five cubits. 16 He made also chains for the Oracle, and put them on the heads of the pillars, and made an 1hundred pomegranates, and put them among the chains. 17 And he set up the pillars before the Temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left, and

called that on the right hand Jachin, and that on the left hand Boaz. 4 1 The altar of brass. 2 The molten sea. 6 The caldrons. 7 The candlesticks, etc.

c 1 Kings 6:14

1 And he made an altar of brass twenty cubits long, and twenty cubits broad, and ten cubits high. 2 And he made a molten 1Sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, round in compass, and five cubits high: and a line of thirty cubits did compass it about. 3 And under 1it was the fashion of oxen, which did compass it round about, 2ten in a cubit compassing the Sea about: two rows of oxen were cast when it was molten. 4 It stood upon twelve oxen: three looked toward the North, and three looked toward the West, and three looked toward the South, and three looked toward the East, and the Sea stood above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward. 5 And the thickness thereof was an hand breadth, and the brim thereof was like the work of the brim of a cup, with flowers of 1lilies: it contained 2three thousand baths. 6 ¶ He made also ten caldrons, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them, and to cleanse in them that which appertained to the burnt offerings: but the Sea was for the Priests to wash in. 7 ¶ And he made ten candlesticks of gold (according to 1their form) and put them in the Temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. 8 ¶ And he made ten tables, and put them in the Temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left: and he made an hundred basins of gold. 9 And he made the 1court of the Priests, and the great court and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors thereof with brass. 10 And he set the Sea on the right side Eastward toward the South. 11 And Huram made 1pots and besoms and basins, and Huram finished the work that he should make for King Solomon for the house of God, 12 To wit, two pillars, and the bowls and the chapiters on the top of the two pillars, and two grates to cover the two bowls of the chapiters which were

4:3 1 Meaning, under the brim of the vessel, as 1 Kings 7:24. 2 In the length of every cubit were ten heads or knops which in all are 300. 4:5 1 Or, flower delices. 2 In 1 Kings 7:26, mention is only made of two thousand, but the less number was taken there, and here according as the measures proved afterward, is declared. 4:7 1 Even as they should be made. 4:9 1 Called also the porch of Solomon, Act 3:11. It is also taken for the Temple where Christ preached, Matt. 21:23. 4:11 1 Or, cauldrons.

3:4 1 It contained as much as did the breadth of the Temple, 1 Kings 6:3. 2 From the foundation to the top: for in the book of the kings men­ tion is made from the foundation to the first stage. 3:6 1 Some think it is that place which is called Peru. 3:14 1 Which separated the Temple from the most holy place. 3:15 1 Every one was eighteen cubits long, but the half cubit could not be seen, for it was hid in the roundness of the chapiter, and there­ fore he giveth to every one but 17 and an half. 3:16 1 For every pillar an hundred, read 1 Kings 7:20. 4:2 1 A great vessel of brass, so called, because of the great quantity of water, which it contained, 1 Kings 7:24.

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upon the top of the pillars: 13 And four hundred pomegranates for the two grates, two rows of pomegranates for every grate to cover the two bowls of the chapiters, that were upon the pillars. 14 He made also bases, and made caldrons upon the bases: 15 And a Sea, and twelve bulls under it: 16 Pots also and besoms, and flesh hooks, and all these vessels made Huram 1his father to King Solomon for the house of the Lord of shining brass. 17 In the plain of Jordan did the King cast them in clay between Succoth and Zeredathah. 18 And Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance: for the weight of brass could not be reckoned. 19 And Solomon made all the vessels that were for the house of God: the golden altar also and the tables, whereon the 1showbread stood. 20 Moreover, the candlesticks with their lamps, to burn them after the manner before the Oracle, of pure gold. 21 And the flowers and the lamps, and the snuffers of gold, which was fine gold. 22 And the 1hooks, and the basins, and the spoons, and the ash pans of pure gold: the entry also of the house and doors thereof within, even of the most holy place: and the doors of the house, to wit, of the Temple were 2of gold. 5 1 The things dedicated by David are put in the Temple. 2 The Ark is brought into the Tmple. 10 What was within it. 12 They sing praise to the Lord.

4 And all the Elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the Ark. 5 And they carried up the Ark, and the Tabernacle of the Congregation: and all the holy vessels that were in the Tabernacle, those did the Priests and Levites bring up. 6 And king Solomon and all the Congregation of Israel that were assembled unto him, were before the Ark, offering sheep and bullocks, which could not be told nor numbered for multitude. 7 So the Priests brought the Ark of the covenant of the Lord unto his place, into the Oracle of the house, into the most Holy place, even under the wings of the Cherubims. 8 For the Cherubims stretched out their wings over the place of the Ark, and the Cherubims covered the Ark and the bars thereof above. 9 And they drew out the bars, that the ends of the bars might be seen out of the Ark before the Oracle, but they were not seen 1without: and there they are unto this day. 10 Nothing was in the Ark, save 1the two Tables, which Moses gave at Horeb, where the Lord made a covenant with the children of Israel when they came out of Egypt. 11 And when the Priests were come out of the Sanctuary (for all the Priests that were present, were 1sanctified and did not wait by course. 12 And the Levites the singers of all sorts, as of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, and of their sons and of their brethren, being clad in fine linen, stood with cymbals, and with viols, and harps at the East end of the Altar, and with them an hundred and twenty Priests blowing with trumpets. 13 And they were 1as one, blowing trumpets, and singing, and made one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord, and when they lifted up their voice with trumpets, and with cymbals, and with instruments of music, and when they praised the Lord, singing, 2For he is good, because his mercy lasteth forever) then the house, even the house of the Lord was filled with a cloud, 14 So that the Priests could not stand to minister, because of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God.

chapter 5

a 1 Kings 7:51

1 Kings 8:1

1 So awas all the work finished that Solomon made for the house of the Lord, and Solomon brought in the things that David his father had dedicated, with the silver and the gold, and all the vessels, and put them among the treasures of the house of God. 2 Then Solomon assembled the Elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel unto Jerusalem, to bring up the Ark of the covenant of the Lord from the 1city of David, which is Zion. 3 And all the men of Israel assembled unto the king at the 1feast: it was in the seventh 2month.

4:16 1 Whom Solomon reverenced for the gifts that God had given him, as a father: he had the same name also that Huram the king of Tyre had, his mother was a Jewess, and his father a Tyrian. Some read for his father, the author of this work. 4:19 1 In Hebrew, the bread of the faces, because they were set before the Ark, where the Lord showed his presence. 4:22 1 Or, instruments of music. 2 That is, covered with plates of gold. 5:2 1 Read 2 Sam. 6:12. 5:3 1 When the things were dedicated and brought into the Temple. 2 Called in Hebrew Ethanim, containing part of September and

part of October, 1 Kings 8:2, which moveth the Jews called the first month, because they say, that the world was created in that month, and after they came from Egypt, they began at March: but because this opinion is uncertain, we make March ever the first, as best writers do. 5:9 1 Or, without the Oracle. 5:10 1 For Aaron's rod and Manna were taken thence before it was brought to this place. 5:11 1 Were prepared to serve the Lord. 5:13 1 They agreed all in one tune. 2 This was the effect of their songs, Ps. 118:1 and 136:1.

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out his hands toward heaven.) 14 And said, O Lord God of Israel, there is no God like thee in heaven nor in earth, which keepest covenant and mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their heart. 15 Thou that hast kept with thy servant David my father, that thou hast promised him: for thou spakest with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with thine 1hand, as appeareth this day. 16 Therefore now, Lord God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father, that thou hast promised him, saying, Thou 1shalt not want a man in my sight, that shall sit upon the throne of Israel, so that thy sons take heed to their ways to walk in my Law, as thou hast walked before me. 17 And now, O Lord God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David. 18 (Is it true indeed that God will dwell with man on earth? behold, the cheavens, and the heavens of heavens are not able to contain thee: how much more unable is this house which I have built?) 19 But have thou respect to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Lord my God, to hear the cry and prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee, 20 That thine 1eyes may be open toward this house day and night, even toward the place, whereof thou hast said, that thou wouldest put thy Name there, that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer, which thy servant prayeth in this place. 21 Hear thou therefore the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they pray in this place: and hear thou in the place of thine habitation, even in heaven, and when thou hearest, be merciful. 22 ¶ dWhen a man shall sin against his 1neighbor, and he lay upon him an oath to cause him to swear, and the 2swearer shall come before thine altar in this house, 23 Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, in recompensing the wicked to bring his way 1upon his head, and in justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness. 24 ¶ And when thy people Israel shall be overthrown before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and turn again, and 1confess thy Name,

chapter 6

a 1 Kings 8:12

b 2 Sam. 7:5

c 1 Kings 8:27

1 Then aSolomon 1said, The Lord hath said that he would dwell in the dark cloud: 2 And I have built thee an house to dwell in, an habitation for thee to dwell in forever. 3 And the King turned his face, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel (for all the Congregation of Israel stood there.) 4 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his 1hand fulfilled it, saying, 5 Since the day that I brought my people out of the land of Egypt, I chose no city of all the tribes of Israel to build an 1house, that my Name might be there, neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel: 6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my Name might be there, and have chosen David to be over my people Israel. 7 bAnd it was in the heart of David my father to build an house unto the Name of the Lord God of Israel. 8 But the Lord said to David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my Name, thou diddest well, that 1thou wast so minded. 9 Notwithstanding, thou shalt not build the house, but thy son, which shall come out of thy loins, he shall build an house unto my Name. 10 And the Lord hath performed his word that he spake: and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel as the Lord promised, and have built an house to the Name of the Lord God of Israel. 11 And I have set the Ark there, wherein is the

d 1 Kings 8:31

1covenant of the Lord, that he made with the children of Israel. 12 And the 1king stood before the altar of the Lord, in the presence of all the Congregation of Israel, and stretched out his hands, 13 (For Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, and set it in the midst of the court, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits of height, and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the Congregation of Israel, and 1stretched

6:1 1 After that he had served the glory of the Lord in the cloud. 6:4 1 Or, power. 6:5 1 Or, Temple. 6:8 1 Hebrew, that it was in thine heart. 6:11 1 Meaning, the two Tables, wherein is contained the effect of the covenant that God made with our fathers. 6:12 1 On a scaffold that was made for that purpose, that he praying for the whole people might be heard of all, as 1 Kings 8:22. 6:13 1 Both to give thanks for the great benefits of God bestowed upon him, and also to pray for the perseverance and prosperity of

his people. 6:15 1 Or, in effect, or by thy power. 6:16 1 Hebrew, a man shall not be cut off. 6:20 1 That thou mayest declare in effect that thou hast a continual care over this place. 6:22 1 By retaining anything from him, or by denying that which he hath left him to keep, or do him any wrong. 2 Hebrew, oath. 6:23 1 Meaning, to give him that which he hath deserved. 6:24 1 Or, praise.

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and pray, and make supplication before thee in this house, 25 Then hear thou in heaven, and be merciful unto the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest to them and to their fathers. 26 When heaven shall be shut up, and there shall be no rain, because they have sinned against thee, and shall pray in this place and confess thy Name, and 1turn from their sin, when thou dost afflict them, 27 Then hear thou in heaven, and pardon the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel (when thou hast taught them the good way wherein they may walk) and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an inheritance. 28 ¶ eWhen there shall be famine in the land, when there shall be pestilence, blasting, or mildew, when there shall be grasshopper, or caterpillar, when their enemy shall besiege them 1in the cities of their land, or any plague or any sickness, 29 Then what prayer and supplication soever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, when every one shall know his own plague, and his own disease, and shall stretch forth his hands toward this house, 30 Hear thou then in heaven, thy dwelling place, and be merciful, and give every man according unto all his ways, as thou dost know his 1heart (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men) 31 That they may fear thee, and walk in thy ways, as long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. 32 ¶ Moreover, as touching the stranger which is not of thy people Israel, who shall come out of a far country for thy great Name's sake, and thy mighty hand, and thy stretched out arm: when they shall come and 1pray in this house, 33 Hear thou in heaven, thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth for unto thee, that all the people of the earth may know thy Name, and fear thee like thy people Israel, and that they may know that thy Name is called upon in this house which I have built. 34 ¶ When thy people shall go out to battle against their enemies, by the way that 1thou shalt send them, and they pray to thee, 2in the way toward this city, which thou hast chosen, even toward the house

which I have built to thy Name, 35 Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and judge their cause. 36 If they sin against thee (ffor there is no man that sinneth not) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them unto the enemies, and they take them and carry them away captive unto a land far or near, 37 If they 1turn again to their heart in the land whither they be carried in captives, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have transgressed and have done wickedly, 38 If they turn again to thee with all their heart, and with all their soul in the land of their captivity, whither they have carried them captives, and pray toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, and toward the city which thou hast chosen, and toward the house which I have built for thy Name, 39 Then hear thou in heaven, in the place of thine habitation, their prayer and their supplication, and 1judge their cause, and be merciful unto thy people, which have sinned against thee. 40 Now my God, I beseech thee, let thine eyes be open, and thine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. 41 gNow therefore arise, O Lord God, to come into thy 1rest, thou, and the Ark of thy strength: O Lord God, let thy Priests be clothed with 2salvation, and let thy Saints rejoice in goodness. 42 O Lord God, refuse not the face of 1thine anointed: remember the mercies promised to David thy servant. 7 1 The fire consumeth the sacrifice. 2 The glory of the Lord filleth the Temple. 12 He heareth his prayer, 17 and promised to exalt him and his throne.

e 2 Chron. 20:9

f 1 Kings 8:46

1 John 1:8

g Ps. 132:8

1 And when Solomon had made an end of praying, 1fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices: and the glory of the Lord filled the house, 2 So that the Priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house. 3 And when all the children of Israel saw the fire, and the glory of the Lord come down upon the

6:26 1 Or, toward this place. 6:28 1 Hebrew, in the land of their gates. 6:30 1 He declareth that the prayers of hypocrites cannot be heard, nor of any but of them which pray unto God with an unfeigned faith and in true repentance. 6:32 1 He showeth that before God there is no deception of per­ son, but all people that feareth him and worketh righteousness, are accepted, Acts 10:35. 6:34 1 Meaning, that none ought to enterprise any war, but at the

Lord's commandment, that is, which is lawful by his word. 2 Or, according to the manner of this city. 6:37 1 Or, repent. 6:39 1 Or, maintain their right. 6:41 1 That is, into thy Temple. 2 Let them be preserved by thy power, and made virtuous and holy. 6:42 1 Hear my prayer which am thine anointed king. 7:1 1 Hereby God declared that he was pleased with Solomon's prayer.

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house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the earth upon the pavement, and worshipped and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good, because his mercy lasteth forever. 4 aThen the King and all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord. 5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of two and twenty thousand bullocks, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 6 And the Priests waited on their offices, and the Levites with the instruments of music of the Lord, which king David had made to praise the Lord, because his mercy lasteth forever: when David praised God 1by them, the Priests also blew trumpets over against them: and all they of Israel stood by. 7 Moreover, Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the Lord: for there he had prepared burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brazen altar which Solomon had made, was not able to receive the burnt offering, and the meat offering, and the fat. 8 And Solomon made 1a feast at that time of seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great Congregation, from the entering in of Hamath, unto the river of Egypt. 9 And in the eight day they 1made a solemn assembly: for they had made the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. 10 And the 1three and twentieth day of the seventh month, he sent the people away into their tents, joyous and with glad heart, because of the goodness that the Lord had done for David and for Solomon, and for Israel his people. 11 bSo 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 he prospered in his house. 12 ¶ And the Lord cappeared to Solomon by night, and said to him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place for myself to be an house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut the heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the grasshopper to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people, 14 If my people, among whom my Name is called upon, do humble themselves, and pray and seek my

presence, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear in heaven and be merciful to their sin, and will 1heal their land: 15 Then mine eyes shall be open and mine ears attent unto the prayer made in this place. 16 For I have now chosen and sanctified this house, that my Name may be there forever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. 17 And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, to do according unto all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments, 18 Then will I establish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I made the covenant with David thy father, saying, dThou shalt not want a man to be ruler in Israel. 19 But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them, 20 Then will I pluck them up out of my land, which I have given them, and this house which I have 1sanctified for my Name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a common talk among all people. 21 And this house which is most high, shall be an astonishment to everyone that passeth by it, so that he shall say, Why hath the Lord done thus to this land, and to this house? 22 And they shall answer, Because they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold on other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them, therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them. 8 2 The cities that Solomon built. 7 People that were made tribute unto him. 12 His sacrifices. 17 He sendeth to Ophir.

chapter 7

a 1 Kings 8:62,63

b 1 Kings 9:1

c Num. 12:6

d 2 Chron. 6:16

chapter 8

a 1 Kings 9:10

1 And aafter 1twenty years when Solomon had built the house of the Lord, and his own house, 2 Then Solomon built the cities that Huram 1gave to Solomon, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there. 3 And Solomon went to Hamath Zobah, and overcame it. 4 And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and repaired all 1the cities of store which he built in Hamath.

7:6 1 Hebrew, by their hands. 7:8 1 The feast of the Tabernacles which was kept in the seventh month. 7:9 1 They assembled to hear the word of God, after that they had remained seven days in the booths or Tabernacles. 7:10 1 They had leave to depart the two and twentieth day, 1 Kings 8:66, but they went not away till the next day. 7:14 1 I will cause the pestilence to cease and destroy the beasts that hurt the fruits of the earth, and send rain in due season.

7:20 1 Which thing declareth that God had more respect to their sal­ vation, than to the advancement of his own glory: and whereas men abuse those things which God hath appointed to set forth his praise, he doth withdraw his graces thence. 8:1 1 Signifying that he was twenty years in building them. 8:2 1 That is, which Hiram gave again to Solomon because they pleased him not: and therefore called them Cabul, that is, dirt or filth, 1 Kings 9:13. 8:4 1 Meaning, of Munitions and treasures for the war.

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16 ¶ Now Solomon had made provision for all the 1work from the day of the foundation of the house of the Lord, until it was finished: so the house of the Lord was perfect. 17 Then went Solomon to Ezion Geber, and to Eloth by the 1Sea side in the land of Edom. 18 And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants, ships and servants that had knowledge of the sea: and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and brought thence 1four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to King Solomon. 9 1, 9 The Queen of Sheba cometh to see Solomon, and bringeth gifts. 13 His yearly revenues. 30 The time of his reign. 31 His death.

5 And he built 1Beth Horon the upper, and Beth Horon the nether, cities defensed with walls, gates and bars: 6 Also Baalath, and all the cities of store that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and every pleasant place that Solomon had a mind to build in Jerusalem, and in 1Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. 7 And all the people that were left to the Hittites, and the Amorites, and Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, which were not of Israel, 8 But of their children which were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel had not consumed, even them did Solomon make 1tributaries until this day. 9 But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for his work: for they were men of war, and his chief princes, and the captains of his chariots and of his horsemen. 10 So these were the chief, of the officers which Solomon had, even 1two hundred and fifty that bare rule over the people. 11 ¶ Then Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David, into the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel: for it is holy, because that the Ark of the Lord came unto it. 12 ¶ Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the Lord, on the baltar of the Lord, which he had built before the porch, 13 To coffer according to the commandment of Moses 1every day, in the Sabbaths, and in the new moons, and in the solemn feasts, 2three times in the year, that is, in the feast of the Unleavened bread, and in the feast of the Weeks, and in the feast of the Tabernacles. 14 And he set the courses of the Priests to their offices according to the order of David his father, and the Levites in their watches, for to praise and minister before the Priests every day, and the porters by their dcourses, at every gate: for so was the commandment of David the man of God. 15 And they declined not from the commandment of the king, concerning the Priests and the Levites, touching all things, and touching the treasures.

b 2 Chron. 4:1

c Exod. 29:39

d 1 Chron. 24:1

chapter 9

a 1 Kings 10:1

Matt. 12:42

Luke 11:3

1 And awhen the Queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to 1prove Solomon with hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bare sweet odors and much gold, and precious stones: and when she came to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. 2 And Solomon declared her all her questions, and there was 1nothing hid from Solomon, which he declared not unto her. 3 Then the Queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, 4 And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the order of his waiters, and their apparel, and his butlers, and their apparel, and his 1burnt offerings which he offered in the house of the Lord, and she was greatly 2astonied. 5 And she said to the King, It was a true word which I heard in mine own land of thy 1sayings, and of thy wisdom: 6 Howbeit, I believed not their report, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and behold, the one half of thy great wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard. 7 Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand before thee always, and hear thy wisdom. 8 Blessed be the Lord thy God, which loved thee, to set thee on his 1throne as king, in the stead

8:5 1 That is, he repaired and fortified them: for they were built long before by Sheerah a noble woman of the tribe of Ephraim, 1 Chron. 6:68 and 7:24. 8:6 1 Read 1 Kings 7:2 8:8 1 Hebrew, to come up to tribute. 8:10 1 For in all there were 3300 but here he meaneth of them that had the principal charge, read 1 Kings 9:23. 8:13 1 Or, after the manner of every day. 2 Read Lev. 23. 8:16 1 Both for the matter and also for the workmanship. 8:17 1 Meaning, the red Sea.

8:18 1 Which sum is thought to mount to three million and six hun­ dred thousand crowns, for here is mention made of thirty more than are spoken of, 1 Kings 9:28. 9:1 1 To know whether his wisdom were so great as the report was. 9:2 1 There was no question so hard that he did not resolve. 9:4 1 Or, galleries whereby he went up. 2 Hebrew, there was no spirit in her. 9:5 1 Or, acts. 9:8 1 Meaning, that the Israelites were God's peculiar people, and that Kings are the lieutenants of God, which ought to grant unto him the superiority, and minister justice to all.

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of the Lord thy God: because thy God loveth Israel, to establish it forever, therefore hath he made thee king over them, to execute judgments and justice. 9 Then she gave the King sixscore talents of gold, and of sweet odors exceedingly much, and precious stones: neither was there such sweet odors since, as the Queen of Sheba gave unto King Solomon. 10 And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon which brought gold from Ophir, brought 1Algummim wood and precious stones. 11 And the King made of the Algummim wood 1stairs in the house of the Lord, and in the king's house, and harps and viols for singers: and there was no such seen before in the land of Judah. 12 And King Solomon gave to the Queen of Sheba every pleasant thing that she asked, 1besides for that which she had brought unto the king: so she returned and went to her own country, both she, and her servants. 13 ¶ Also the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year, was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold, 14 Besides that which chapmen and merchants brought: and all the Kings of Arabia, and the princes of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon. 15 And King Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold, and 1six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. 16 And three hundred shields of beaten gold: three hundred 1shekels of gold went to one shield, and the king put them in the house of the wood of Lebanon. 17 And the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold. 18 And the throne had six steps, with a footstool of gold 1fastened to the throne, and stays on either side on the place of the seats, and two lions standing by the 2stays. 19 And twelve lions stood there on the six steps on either side: there was not the like made in any kingdom. 20 And all King Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the wood of Lebanon were of pure gold: for silver was nothing esteemed in the days of Solomon.

21 For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram, every three years once came the ships of 1Tarshish, and brought gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. 22 So king Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 23 And all the Kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God had put in his heart. 24 And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, armor, and sweet odors, horses, and mules, from year to year. 25 And Solomon had 1four thousand stalls of horses, and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. 26 And he reigned over all the kings from the 1River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. 27 And the king gave silver in Jerusalem, 1as stones, and gave cedar trees as the wild fig trees, that are abundant in the plain. 28 And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands. 29 Concerning the rest of the acts of Solomon first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the Prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of 1Iddo the Seer 2against Jeroboam the son of Nebat? 30 And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. 31 And Solomon bslept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead. 10 4, 14 The rigor of Rehoboam. 13 He followeth lewd counsel. 16 The people rebel.

b 1 Kings

11:41,42

chapter 10

a 1 Kings 12:1

1 Then aRehoboam 1went to Shechem: for to Shechem came all Israel to make him king. 2 And when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (which was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the presence of Solomon the king) he returned out of Egypt. 3 And they sent and called him: so came Jeroboam

9:10 1 Read 2 Chron. 2:8 and 1 Kings 10:11. 9:11 1 Or pillars: meaning, the garnishing, and trimming of the stairs or pillars. 9:12 1 That is, which the King gave her for recompense of the trea­ sure which she brought. 9:15 1 Which sum mounteth to 2400 crowns of the sun, Budeus De Asse. 9:16 1 Or, pounds called mina, whereof every one seemed to make an hundred shekels. 9:18 1 That is, the steps and the footstool were fastened to the throne. 2 Upon the pommels or knops.

9:21 1 Which country of the best writers is thought to be Cilicia, read 1 Kings 10:22. 9:25 1 That is, ten horses in every stable, which in all amounts to forty thousand , as 1 Kings 4:26. 9:26 1 Or, Euphrates. 9:27 1 The abundance of these temporal treasures in Solomon's kingdom is a figure of the Spiritual treasures, which the elect shall enjoy in the heavens under the true Solomon, Christ. 9:29 1 Or, Iddo. 2 That is, which prophesied against him. 10:1 1 After the death of Solomon.

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and all Israel, and communed with Rehoboam, saying, 4 Thy father 1made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous servitude of thy father, and his sore yoke that he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee. 5 And he said to them, Depart yet three days, then come again unto me. And the people departed. 6 And King Rehoboam took counsel with the old men that had stood before Solomon his father, while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give ye that I may answer this people? 7 And they spake unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak loving words to them, they will be thy servants forever. 8 But he left the counsel of the ancient men that they had given him, and took counsel of the young men that were brought up with him, and 1waited on him. 9 And he said unto them, What counsel give ye, that we may answer this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us, lighter? 10 And the young men that were brought up with him, spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake to thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter for us: thus shalt thou say unto them, My 1least part shall be bigger than my father's loins. 11 Now whereas my father did burden you with a grievous yoke, I will yet increase your yoke: my father hath chastised you with rods, but I will correct you with 1scourges. 12 ¶ Then Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come again to me the third day. 13 And the king answered them sharply: and king Rehoboam left the counsel of the ancient men, 14 And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke grievous, but I will increase it: my father chastised you with rods, but I will correct you with scourges. 15 So the king hearkened not unto the people: for it was the 1ordinance of God, that the Lord might perform his saying, which he had spoken 2by Ahijah

the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat. 16 So when all Israel saw that the king would not hear them, the people answered the king, saying, bWhat portion have we in David? for we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse. O Israel, every man to your tents: now see to thine own house, David. So all Israel departed to their tents. 17 Howbeit Rehoboam reigned over the children of Israel, that dwelt in the cities of Judah. 18 Then King Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was 1over the tribute, and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died: then King Rehoboam 2made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. 19 And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. 11 4 Rehoboam is forbidden to fight against Jer­o­bo­ am. 5 Cities which he built. 21 He hath eighteen wives, and threescore concubines, and by them eight and twenty sons, and threescore daughters.

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chapter 11

a 1 Kings

12:20,21

1 And awhen Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he gathered of the house of Judah and 1Benjamin ninescore thousand chosen men of war to fight against 2Israel, and to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam. 2 But the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying, 3 Speak unto Rehoboam the son of Solomon King of Judah, and to all Israel that are in Judah and Benjamin, saying, 4 Thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren: return every man to his house: for this thing is done of me. They obeyed therefore the word of the Lord, and returned from going against Jeroboam. 5 And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and 1built strong cities in Judah. 6 He built also Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa, 7 And Beth Zur, and Sochoh, and Adullam, 8 And Gath, Mareshah, and Ziph, 9 And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah, 10 And Zorah, and Aijalon, and Hebron, which were in Judah and Benjamin strong cities. 11 And he 1repaired the strongholds and put captains in them, and store of vittles, and oil and wine.

10:4 1 That is, handled us rudely, it seemeth that God hardened their hearts, so that they thus murmured without cause: which declareth also the inconstancy of the people. 10:8 1 Or, that stood by him, that is, which were of his counsel and secrets. 10:10 1 Or, little finger, meaning that he was of far greater power, than was his father. 10:11 1 Or, scorpions. 10:15 1 God's will imposeth such a necessity to the second causes, that nothing can be done but according to the same, and yet man's will worketh as of itself, so that it cannot be excused in doing that it

is God's ordinance. 2 Hebrew, by the hand of. 10:18 1 Or, receiver. 2 Hebrew, strengthened himself. 11:1 1 That is, the half tribe of Benjamin: for the other half was gone after Jeroboam. 2 Meaning the ten tribes which rebelled. 11:5 1 Or, repaired them and made them strong to be more able to resist Jeroboam. 11:11 1 Or, strengthened.

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12 And in all cities he put shields and spears and made them exceedingly strong: so Judah and Benjamin were his. 13 ¶ And the Priests and the Levites that were in all Israel, 1resorted unto him out of all their coasts. 14 For the Levites left their suburbs and their possessions, and came to Judah and to Jerusalem: bfor Jeroboam and his sons had cast them out from ministering in the Priests' office unto the Lord. 15 cAnd he ordained him Priests for the high places, and for the 1devils and for the calves which he had made. 16 And after the Levites there came to Jerusalem of all the tribes of Israel, such as set their 1hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, to offer unto the Lord God of their fathers. 17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon mighty, three years long: for three years they 1walked in the way of David and Solomon. 18 ¶ And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliah the son of Jesse, 19 Which bare him sons Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham. 20 And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith. 21 And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: for he took eighteen wives and threescore concubines, and begat eight and twenty sons, and threescore daughters. 22 And Rehoboam made 1Abijah the son of Maachah the chief ruler among his brethren: for he thought to make him King. 23 And he taught him: and dispersed all his sons throughout all the countries of Judah and Benjamin unto every strong city: and he gave them abundance of vittles, and 1desired many wives. 12 1 Rehoboam forsaketh the Lord, and is punished by Shishak. 5 Shemaiah reproveth him. 6 He humbleth himself. 7 God sendeth him succor. 9 Shishak taketh his treasures. 13 His reign and death. 16 Abijah

his son succeedeth him.

b 2 Chron. 13:5

c 1 Kings 12:31

1 And when 1Rehoboam had established the kingdom and made it strong, he forsook the Law of the Lord, and 2all Israel with him. 2 Therefore in the fifth year of king Rehoboam, Shishak the king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem (because they had transgressed against the Lord) 3 With twelve hundred chariots, and threescore thousand horsemen, and the people were without number, that came with him from Egypt, even the Lubim, 1Sukkiim, and the 2Ethiopians. 4 And he took the strong cities which were of Judah, and came unto Jerusalem. 5 ¶ Then came Shemaiah the Prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Judah that were gathered together in Jerusalem, because of Shishak, and said unto them, Thus saith the Lord, Ye have forsaken me, 1therefore have I also left you in the hands of Shishak. 6 Then the princes of Israel, and the King humbled themselves, and said, The Lord is 1just. 7 And when the Lord saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves, therefore I will not destroy them, but I will send them deliverance shortly, and my wrath shall not 1be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak. 8 Nevertheless they shall be his servants: so shall they know my 1service, and the service of the kingdoms of the earth. 9 ¶ Then Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the King's house: he took even all, and he carried away the shields of gold, awhich Solomon had made. 10 In stead whereof King Rehoboam made shields of brass, and committed them to the hands of the chief of the guard, that waited at the door of the king's house. 11 And when the king entered into the house of the Lord, the guard came and bare them and brought them again unto the guard chamber. 12 And because he 1humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him, that he would not

chapter 12

a 2 Chron.

9:15,16

11:13 1 Hebrew, stood. 11:15 1 Meaning, idols, read Isa. 44:15. 11:16 1 Which were zealous of true religion, and feared God. 11:17 1 So long as they feared God, and set forth his word, they prospered. 11:22 1 Called also Abijam, who reigned three years, 1 Kings 15:2. 11:23 1 He gave himself to have many wives. 12:1 1 Or, when the Lord had established Rehoboam's kingdom. 2 For such is the inconstancy of the people, that for the most part they follow the vices of their governors. 12:3 1 Which were a people of Africa called the Troglodytes because

they dwelled in holes. 2 Or, black Moores. 12:5 1 Signifying, that no calamity can come unto us except we for­ sake God, and that he never leaveth us till we have cast him off. 12:6 1 And therefore doth justly punish you for your sins. 12:7 1 Hebrew, drop down. 12:8 1 He showeth that God's punishments are not to destroy his utterly, but to chastise them, to bring them to the knowledge of them­ selves, and to know how much better it is to serve God than tyrants. 12:12 1 Which declareth that God seeketh not the death of a sinner, but his conversion, Ezek. 18:32 and 23:11.

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destroy all together. And also in Judah the things prospered. 13 bSo King Rehoboam was strong in Jerusalem and reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty years old, when he began to reign, and reigned 1seventeen 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 an Ammonitess. 14 And he did evil: for he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord. 15 The acts also of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the 1book of Shemaiah the Prophet, and Iddo the Seer, in rehearsing the genealogy? and there was war always between Rehoboam and Jeroboam. 16 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David, and 1Abijah his son reigned in his stead. 13 1 Abijah maketh war against Jeroboam. 4 He showeth the occasion. 12 He trusteth in the Lord and overcometh Jeroboam. 21 Of his wives and children.

of Solomon the son of David is risen up, and hath arebelled against his lord: 7 And there are gathered to him 1vain men and 2wicked, and made themselves strong against Rehoboam the son of Solomon: for Rehoboam was 3but a child and 4,btender hearted, and could not resist them. 8 Now therefore ye think that ye be able to resist against the kingdom of the Lord, which is in the hands of the sons of David, and ye be a great multitude, and the golden calves are with you which Jeroboam made you for gods. 9 cHave ye not driven away the Priests of the Lord the sons of Aaron and the Levites, and have made you Priests like the people of other countries? whosoever cometh to 1consecrate with a 2young bullock and seven rams, the same may be a Priest of them that are no gods. 10 But we belong unto the Lord our God, and have not forsaken him, and the Priests the sons of Aaron minister unto the Lord, and the Levites in their office. 11 And they burn unto the Lord every 1morning and every evening burnt offerings and sweet incense, and the bread is set in order upon the pure table, and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the watch of the Lord our God: but ye have forsaken him. 12 And behold, this God is 1with us as a captain, and his Priests with the sounding trumpets to cry an alarm against you. O ye children of Israel, fight not against the Lord God of your fathers: for ye shall not prosper. 13 ¶ But Jeroboam caused an ambushment 1to compass, and come behind them, when they were before Judah, and the ambushment behind them. 14 Then Judah looked, and behold, the battle was before and behind them, and they cried unto the Lord, and the Priests blew with the trumpets, 15 And the men of Judah gave a shout: and even

b 1 Kings 14:21

chapter 13

a 1 Kings 11:26

b Lev. 26:36

c 1 Kings 12:31

2 Chron. 11:14

1 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam, began Abijah to reign over 1Judah. 2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem: (his mother's name also was 1Michaiah the daughter of 2Uriel of Gibeah) and there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. 3 And Abijah set the battle in array with the army of valiant men of war, even four hundred thousand chosen men. Jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men which were strong and valiant. 4 And Abijah stood up upon mount 1Zemaraim, which is in mount Ephraim, and said, O Jeroboam, and all Israel, hear you me, 5 Ought you not to know that the Lord God of Israel hath given the kingdom over Israel to 1David forever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant 2of salt? 6 And Jeroboam the son of Nebat the servant

12:13 1 That is, twelve years after that he had been overcome by Shishak, verse 2. 12:15 1 Hebrew, sayings. 12:16 1 Or, Abijam. 13:1 1 He meaneth Judah and Benjamin. 13:2 1 Or, Maachah, 1 Kings 15:2. 2 Called also Abishalom, for Abishalom was her grandfather, 1 Kings 15:2. 13:4 1 Which was one of the tops of mount Ephraim. 13:5 1 And therefore whosoever doth usurp it or take it from that stock, transgresseth the ordinance of the Lord. Thus like an hypocrite he allegeth the word of God for his advantage. 2 That is, perpetual because that thing which is salted, is preserved from corruption: he meaneth also that it was made solemnly, and confirmed by offering of sacrifices, where as they used salt according

as was ordained, Num. 18:19. 13:7 1 This word in the Chaldean tongue is Raca, which our Savior useth, Matt. 5:22. 2 Hebrew, children of Belial. 3 Meaning, in heart and courage. 4 Or, faint hearted. 13:9 1 Hebrew, fill his hand. 2 He showeth the nature of idolaters which take no trial of the vocation, life and doctrine of their ministers, but think the most vilest and greatest beasts sufficient to serve their turn. 13:11 1 As it was appointed in the Law, Exod. 29:39. 13:12 1 Because their cause was good and approved by the Lord, they doubted not of the success and victory. 13:13 1 Contemning the good counsel which came of the Spirit of God, he thought to have overcome by deceit.

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as the men of Judah shouted, God 1smote Jeroboam and also Israel before Abijah and Judah. 16 And the children of Israel fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hand. 17 And Abijah and his people slew a great slaughter of them, so that there fell down wounded of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men. 18 So the children of Israel were brought under at that time: and the children of Judah prevailed, 1because they stayed upon the Lord God of their fathers. 19 And Abijah pursued after Jeroboam, and took cities from him, even Bethel and the 1villages thereof, and Jeshanah with her villages, and Ephron with her villages. 20 And Jeroboam recovered no strength again in the days of Abijah, but the Lord plagued him, and he died. 21 So Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat two and twenty sons, and sixteen daughters. 22 The rest of the acts of Abijah, and his manners and his sayings, are written in the story of the Prophet Iddo. 14 3 Asa destroyeth idolatry, and commandeth his people to serve the true God. 11 He prayed unto God when he should go to fight. 12 He obtaineth the victory.

cities, and make walls about, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is 1before 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. 8 And Asa had an army of Judah, that bare shields and spears, three hundred thousand, and of Benjamin that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these were valiant men. 9 ¶ And there came out against him Zerah 1of Ethiopia with an host of ten hundred thousand, and three hundred chariots, and came unto 2Mareshah. 10 Then Asa went out before him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah, beside Mareshah. 11 And Asa cried unto the Lord his God, and said, Lord, bit is nothing with thee to help 1with many, or with no power: help us, O Lord our God: for we rest on thee, and in thy Name are we come against this multitude: O Lord, thou art our God: 2let not man prevail against thee. 12 ¶ So the Lord smote the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. 13 And Asa and the people that was with him, pursued them unto Gerar. And the Ethiopians' host was overthrown, so that there was no life in them: for they were destroyed before the Lord and before his host: and they carried away a mighty great spoil. 14 And they smote all the cities round about Gerar: for the 1fear of the Lord came upon them, and they spoiled all the cities, for there was exceeding much spoil in them. 15 Yea, and they smote the tents of cattle, and carried away plenty of sheep and camels, and returned to Jerusalem. 15 2 The exhortation of Azariah. 8 Asa purgeth his country of idolatry. 11 He sacrificeth with the people. 14 They swear together to serve the Lord. 16 He deposeth his mother for her idolatry.

chapter 14

a 1 Kings 15:8

b 1 Sam. 14:6

1 So aAbijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David, and Asa his son reigned in his stead: in whose days the land was quiet ten years. 2 And Asa did that was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God. 3 For he took away the altars of the strange gods, and the high places, and brake down the images, and cut down the 1groves, 4 And commanded Judah to seek the Lord God of their fathers, and to do according to the Law and the Commandment. 5 And he took away out of all the cities of Judah the high places, and the images: therefore the Kingdom was 1quiet before him. 6 He built also strong cities in Judah, because the land was in rest, and he had no war in those years: for the Lord had given him rest. 7 Therefore he said to Judah, Let us build these

1 Then the Spirit of God came upon 1Azariah the son of Obed. 2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, O Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin, hear ye me, The Lord is with you, while ye be with him: and if ye

13:15 1 Or, gave him the overthrow. 13:18 1 He showeth that the stay of all kingdoms, and assurance of victories depend upon our trust and confidence in the Lord. 13:19 1 Hebrew, daughters. 14:3 1 Which were planted contrary to the Law, Deut. 16:21. 14:5 1 He showeth that the rest and quietness of kingdoms standeth in abolishing idolatry, and advancing true religion. 14:7 1 While we have the full government thereof. 14:9 1 The king of Ethiopia, or Egypt. 2 Which was a city in Judah, Josh. 15:44, where Michaiah the Prophet

was born. 14:11 1 Or, against many, without power. 2 Thus the children of God neither trust in their own power or policy, neither fear the strength and subtlety of their enemies, but consider the cause and see whether their enterprises tend to God's glory, and thereupon assure themselves of the victory by him, which is only Almighty, and can turn all flesh into dust with the breath of his mouth. 14:14 1 The Lord had stricken them with fear. 15:1 1 Who was called Obed, as his father was, verse 8.

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seek him, he will be found of you, but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. 3 Now for a long season Israel hath been without the 1true God, and without Priest to teach, and without Law. 4 But whosoever returned in his affliction to the Lord God of Israel, and sought him, he 1was found of him. 5 And in that time there was no peace to him, that did go out and go in: but great troubles were to all the inhabitants of the earth. 6 For nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God troubled them with all adversity. 7 Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your 1work shall have a reward. 8 ¶ And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Obed the Prophet, he was encouraged, and took away the abominations out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken of mount Ephraim, and he renewed the altar of the Lord, that was before the porch of the Lord. 9 And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them out of Ephraim, and Manasseh, and out of Simeon: for there fell many to him out of Israel, when they saw that the Lord his God was with him. 10 So they assembled to Jerusalem in the 1third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. 11 And they offered unto the Lord the same time of the 1spoil which they had brought, even seven hundred bullocks, and seven thousand sheep. 12 And they made a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers, with all their heart, and with all their soul. 13 And 1whosoever will not seek the Lord God of Israel, shall be slain, whether he were small or great, man or woman. 14 And they sware unto the Lord with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets.

15 And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn unto the Lord with all their heart, and sought him with a whole desire, and he was 1found of them. And the Lord gave them rest round about. 16 ¶ And King Asa deposed aMaachah his 1mother from her regency, because she had made an idol in a grove: and Asa brake down her idol, and stamped it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron. 17 But the high places were not 1taken away out of 2Israel: yet the heart of Asa was 3perfect all his days. 18 Also he brought into the house of God the things that his father had dedicated, and that he had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels. 19 And there was no war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa. 16 2 Asa for fear of Baasha king of Israel, maketh a covenant with Ben-Hadad king of Aram. 7 He is reproved by the Prophet. 10 Whom he putteth in prison. 12 He putteth his trust in the Physicians. 13 His death.

chapter 15

a 1 Kings 15:13

chapter 16

a 1 Kings 15:17

1 In the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa came 1,aBaasha king of Israel up against Judah, and built 2Ramah, to let none pass out or go in to Asa king of Judah. 2 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 Aram that dwelt at 1Damascus, saying, 3 There is a covenant between me and thee, and between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and gold: come, 1break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me. 4 And Ben-Hadad hearkened unto King Asa, and sent the captains of the army which he had, against the cities of Israel. And they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel Maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. 5 And when Baasha heard it, he left building of Ramah, and let his work cease. 6 Then Asa the king took all Judah, and carried away the stones of Ramah and the timber thereof,

15:3 1 For the space of twelve years under Rehoboam, and three years under Abijah, religion was neglected, and idolatry planted. 15:4 1 He showeth, that notwithstanding the wickedness of tyrants and their rage, yet God hath his, whom he heareth in their tribulation, as he delivered his from Zerah king of the Ethiopians, 2 Chron. 14:9, 12, and out of all other dangers, when they called upon the Lord. 15:7 1 Your confidence and trust in God shall not be frustrated. 15:10 1 Called Sivan, containing part of May, and part of June. 15:11 1 Which they had taken of the Ethiopians. 15:13 1 These were the words of their covenant, which commanded all idolaters to be put to death, according to the Law of God, Deut. 13:5, 9, 15. 15:15 1 So long as they served him aright, so long did he preserve and prosper them. 15:16 1 Or grandmother: and herein he showed that he lacked zeal, for she ought to have died both by the covenant, as verse 13, and

by the Law of God: but he gave place to foolish pity and would also seem after a sort to satisfy the Law. 15:17 1 Which partly came through lack of zeal in him, partly through the negligence of his officers, and partly by the superstition of the people, that all were not taken away. 2 Because that God was called the God of Israel, by reason of his promise to Jacob: therefore Israel is sometimes taken for Judah, because Judah was his chief people. 3 In respect of his predecessors. 16:1 1 Who reigned after Nadab the son of Jeroboam. 2 He fortified it with walls and ditches: it was a city in Benjamin near to Gibeon. 16:2 1 Or, Darmesek. 16:3 1 He thought to repulse his adversary by an unlawful means, that is, by seeking help of infidels, as they that seek the Turks' amity, thinking thereby to make themselves more strong.

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wherewith Baasha did build, and he built therewith Geba and Mizpah. 7 ¶ And at that same time Hanani the 1Seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast rested upon the king of Aram, and not rested in the Lord thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Aram escaped out of thine hand. 8 bThe Ethiopians and the Lubim, were they not a great host with chariots and horsemen, exceedingly many? yet because thou didst rest upon the Lord, he delivered them into thine hand. 9 For the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth, to show himself strong with them that are of perfect heart toward him: thou hast then done foolishly in this: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. 10 Then Asa was wroth with the Seer, and put him into a 1prison: for he was 2displeased with him, because of this thing. And Asa oppressed certain of the people at the same time. 11 And behold, the acts of Asa first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. 12 ¶ And Asa in the nine and thirtieth year of his reign was 1,cdiseased in his feet, and his disease was 2,3extreme: yet he sought not the Lord in his disease, but to the 4Physicians. 13 So Asa slept with his fathers, and died in the one and fortieth year of his reign. 14 And they buried him in one of his sepulchers, which he had made for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed, which they had filled with sweet odors and divers kinds of spices made by the art of the Apothecary: and they burnt odors for him with an exceeding great fire. 17 5 Jehoshaphat trusting in the Lord, prospereth in riches and honor. 6 He abolisheth idolatry, 7 and causeth the people to be taught. 11 He receiveth tribute of strangers. 13 His munitions, and men of war.

cities of Ephraim, which Asa his father had taken. 3 And the Lord was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the 1first ways of his father David, and sought not 2Baalim, 4 But sought the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandment, and not after the 1trade of Israel. 5 Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought presents to Jehoshaphat, so that he had of riches and honor in abundance. 6 And he 1lifted up his heart unto the ways of the Lord, and he took away moreover the high places and the groves out of Judah. 7 ¶ And in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, Ben-Hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Michaiah, that they should 1teach in the cities of Judah, 8 And with them Levites, Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites, and with them Elishama and Jehoram, Priests. 9 And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the Law of the Lord with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people. 10 And the fear of the Lord fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, and they 1fought not against Jehoshaphat. 11 Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat gifts and tribute silver, and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. 12 So Jehoshaphat prospered and grew up on high, and he built in Judah palaces and cities of store. 13 And he had great works in the cities of Judah, and men of war, and valiant men in Jerusalem. 14 And these are the numbers of them after the house of their fathers, In Judah were captains of thousands, Adnah the captain, and 1with him of valiant men three hundred thousand. 15 And 1at his hand Jehohanan a captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand.

b 2 Chron. 14:9

c 1 Kings 15:23

1 And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and prevailed against Israel. 2 And he put garrisons in all the strong cities of Judah, and set bands in the land of Judah and in the

16:7 1 Or, Prophet. 16:10 1 Hebrew, prison house. 2 Thus instead of turning to God by repentance, he disdained the admonition of the Prophet, and punished him, as the wicked do when they be told of their faults. 16:12 1 Or, gouty, or swollen. 2 Or, to the top of his head. 3 God plagued his rebellion, and hereby declareth that it is noth­ ing to begin well, except we so continue to the end, that is, zealous of God's glory, and put our whole trust in him. 4 He showeth that it is in vain to seek to the Physicians, except we first seek to God to purge our sins, which are the chief cause of all our diseases, and after use the help of the Physician, as a means by whom God worketh.

17:3 1 That is, his virtues: meaning before he had committed with Bathsheba, and against Uriah. 2 Sought not help at strange Gods. 17:4 1 Hebrew, work. 17:6 1 He gave himself wholly to serve the Lord. 17:7 1 He knew it was in vain to profess religion, except such were appointed which could instruct the people in the same, and had authority to put away all idolatry. 17:10 1 Thus God prospereth all such that with a pure heart seek his glory, and keepeth their enemies in fear, that they cannot be able to execute their rage against them. 17:14 1 Hebrew, in his hand. 17:15 1 Or, next to him.

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16 And at his hand Amasiah the son of Zichri, 1which willingly offered himself unto the Lord, and with him two hundred thousand valiant men. 17 And of Benjamin, Eliada a valiant man, and with him armed men with bow and shield, two hundred thousand. 18 And at his hand Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand armed to the war. 19 These 1waited on the king, besides those which the king put in the strong cities throughout all Judah. 18 1 Jehoshaphat maketh affinity with Ahab. 10 Four hundred Prophets counsel Ahab to go to war. 16 Michaiah is against them. 23 Zedekiah smiteth him. 25 The king putteth him in prison. 29 The effect of his prophecy.

said, Call quickly Michaiah the son of Imla. 9 ¶ And the king of Israel, and Jehoshaphat King of Judah sat either of them on his throne clothed in their 1apparel: they sat even in the threshing floor at the entering in of the gate of Samaria: and all the Prophets prophesied before them. 10 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him 1horns of iron, and said, Thus saith the Lord, With these shalt thou push the Aramites until thou hast consumed them. 11 And all the Prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up in Ramoth Gilead, and prosper: for the Lord shall deliver it unto the hand of the king. 12 ¶ And the messenger that went to call Michaiah, spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the Prophets declare good to the king with one 1accord: let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. 13 And Michaiah said, As the Lord liveth, whatsoever my God saith, that will I speak. 14 ¶ So he came to the king, and the King said unto him, Michaiah, shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I leave off? And he said, 1Go ye up, and prosper, and they shall be delivered into your hand. 15 And the King said to him, How oft shall I charge thee, that thou tell me nothing but the truth in the Name of the Lord? 16 Then he said, I saw all Israel scattered in the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the Lord said, 1These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace. 17 And the King of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee, that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil? 18 Again he said, Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sit upon his throne, and all the 1host of heaven standing at his right hand, and at his left. 19 And the Lord said, Who shall 1persuade Ahab King of Israel, that he may go up, and fall at Ramoth Gilead? And one spake and said thus, and another said that. 20 Then there came forth a spirit and stood before the Lord, and said, I will persuade him. And the

chapter 18

a 1 Kings 22:3

1 And aJehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, but he was joined in 1affinity with Ahab. 2 And after certain 1years he went down to Ahab to Samaria: and Ahab slew sheep and oxen for him in great number, and for the people that he had with him, and enticed him to go up unto 2Ramoth Gilead. 3 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 join with thee in the war. 4 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Ask counsel, I pray thee, at the 1word of the Lord this day. 5 Therefore the King of Israel gathered of 1Proph­ ets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I cease? And they said, Go up: for God shall deliver it into the king's hand. 6 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there here never a Prophet more of the Lord that we might inquire of him? 7 And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may ask counsel of the Lord: but I 1hate him: for he doth not prophesy good unto me, but always evil: it is Michaiah the son of Imla. Then Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say 2so. 8 And the king of Israel called an eunuch, and

17:16 1 Meaning, which was a Nazirite, Num. 6. 17:19 1 That is, they were as his ordinary guard. 18:1 1 For Joram Jehoshaphat's son married Ahab's daughter. 18:2 1 That is, the third year, 1 Kings 22:2. 2 To recover it out of the hands of the Syrians. 18:4 1 Hear the advice of some Prophet, to know whether it be God's will. 18:5 1 Which were the prophets of Baal, signifying that the wicked esteem none but flatterers, and such as will bear with their inordinate affections. 18:7 1 Yet the true ministers of God ought not to cease to do their duty, though the wicked magistrates cannot abide them to speak the truth.

2 Meaning, that he ought not to refuse to hear any that was of God. 18:9 1 That is, in their majesty and royal apparel. 18:10 1 Read 1 Kings 22:11. 18:12 1 Thinking, that whereas four hundred prophets had agreed in one thing, that he being but one man and in least estimation, durst not gainsay it. 18:14 1 He spake this by derision of the false prophets, as the King well perceived. 18:16 1 He prophesieth of how the people should be dispersed and Ahab slain. 18:18 1 Meaning, his Angels. 18:19 1 Or, deceive.

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Lord said unto him, Wherein? 21 And he said, I will go out, and be a false spirit in the mouth of all his Prophets. And 1he said, Thou shalt persuade, and shalt also prevail: go forth and do so. 22 Now therefore behold, the Lord hath put a 1false spirit in the mouth of these thy Prophets, and the Lord hath determined evil against thee. 23 Then Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah came near, and smote Michaiah upon the 1cheek, and said, By what way went the Spirit of the Lord from me, to speak with thee? 24 And Michaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see that day when thou shalt go from chamber to chamber to hide thee. 25 And the King of Israel said, Take ye Michaiah, and carry him to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son, 26 And say, Thus saith the king, Put this man in the prison house, and feed him with bread of 1affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. 27 And Michaiah said, If thou return in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me. And 1he said, Hear, all ye people. 28 So the King of Israel and Jehoshaphat the King of Judah went up to Ramoth Gilead. 29 And the King of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will 1change myself, and enter into the battle: but put thou on thine apparel. So the king of Israel changed himself, and they went into the battle. 30 And the king of Aram had commanded the captains of the chariots that were with him, saying, Fight you not with small nor great, but against the king of Israel only. 31 And when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, It is the king of Israel: and they compassed about him to fight. But Jehoshaphat 1cried, and the Lord helped him and moved them to depart from him. 32 For when the captains of the chariots saw that he was not the King of Israel, they turned

back from him. 33 Then a certain man drew a bow 1mightily, and smote the King of Israel between the joints 2of his brigandine: Therefore he said to his chariotman, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host: for I am hurt. 34 And the battle increased that day: and the king of Israel 1stood still in his chariot against the Aramites until even, and died at the time of the sun going down. 19 4 After Jehoshaphat was rebuked by the Prophet, he called again the people to the honoring of the Lord. 5 He appointed Judges and minsters, 9 and exhorteth them to fear God.

chapter 19

a Deut. 10:17

Job 34:19 Acts 10:34 Rom. 2:11

Gal. 2:6 Eph. 6:9 Col. 3:25 1 Pet. 1:17

1 And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned 1safe to his house in Jerusalem. 2 And Jehu the son of Hanani the Seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshaphat, 1Wouldest thou help the wicked, and love them that hate the Lord? therefore for this thing the wrath 2of the Lord is upon thee. 3 Nevertheless good things are found in thee, because thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God. 4 ¶ So Jehoshaphat dwelt at Jerusalem, and returned and went 1through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them again unto the Lord God of their fathers. 5 And he set judges in the land throughout all the strong cities of Judah, city by city, 6 And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye execute not the judgments of man, but of the Lord, and he will be 1with you in the cause and judgment. 7 Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you: take heed, and do it: for there is no 1iniquity with the Lord our God, neither arespect of persons, nor receiving of reward. 8 Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the Priests and of the chief of the families of Israel, for the judgment and cause of the

18:21 1 That is, the Lord. 18:22 1 To them that will not believe the truth, God sendeth strong delusion that they should believe lies, 2 Thess. 2:10. 18:23 1 By this cruelty, his ambition and hypocrisy was discovered: thus the hypocrites boast of the Spirit which they have not, and declare their malice against them in whom the true Spirit is. 18:26 1 Keep him straitly in prison, and let him feel hunger and thirst. 18:27 1 Or, Micaiah. 18:29 1 Thus the wicked think by their own subtlety to escape God's judgments which he threateneth by his word. 18:31 1 He cried to the Lord by acknowledging his fault in going with this wicked king to war against the word of the Lord by his Prophet, and also by desiring mercy for the same. 18:33 1 Hebrew, in his simplicity, or ignorantly.

2 Or, between the habergeon. 18:34 1 He dissembled his hurt that his soldiers might fight more courageously. 19:1 1 Hebrew, in peace. 19:2 1 He declareth that the wrath and judgment of God is over all such that support the wicked, and rather show not in deed that they are enemies to all such as hate the Lord. 2 Hebrew, wrath from the Lord. 19:4 1 He visited all his country, and brought his people from idola­ try to the knowledge of the true God. 19:6 1 Both to preserve you, if you do justly, or to punish you, if you do the contrary. 19:7 1 He will declare by the sharpness of the punishment, that he hateth all iniquity.

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Lord: and they 1returned to Jerusalem. 9 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the Lord faithfully and with a perfect heart. 10 And in every cause that shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in your cities, between 1blood and blood, between law and precept, statutes and judgments, ye shall judge them and admonish them that they trespass not against the Lord, that 2wrath come not upon you and upon your brethren. This shall ye do and trespass not. 11 And behold, Amariah the Priest shall be the chief over you in all matters of the Lord, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, a ruler of the house of Judah, shall be for all the 1King's affairs, and the Levites shall be officers 2before you. Be of courage, and do it, and the Lord shall be with the 3good. 20 3 Jehoshaphat and the people pray unto the Lord. 22 The marvelous victory that the Lord gave him against his enemies. 30 His reign and acts.

7 Didst not thou our God cast out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and 1gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend forever? 8 And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a Sanctuary therein for thy Name, saying, 9 aIf evil come upon us, as the 1sword of judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house and in thy presence (for thy name 2is in this house) and will cry unto thee in our tribulation, and thou wilt hear and help. 10 And now, behold, the children of bAmmon and Moab, and mount Seir, by whom thou wouldest not let Israel go, when they came out of the land of Egypt: but they turned aside from them, and destroyed them not: 11 Behold, I say, they reward us, in coming to cast us out of thine inheritance, which thou hast caused us to inherit: 12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for there is no strength in us to stand before this great multitude that cometh against us, neither do we know what to do: but our eyes 1are toward thee. 13 And all Judah stood 1before the Lord with their young ones, their wives, and their children. 14 And Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, was there, upon whom came 1the Spirit of the Lord, in the midst of the Congregation. 15 And he said, Hearken ye all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou, King Jehoshaphat: thus saith the Lord unto you, Fear you not, neither be afraid for this great multitude: for the 1battle is not yours, but God's. 16 Tomorrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cleft of Ziz, and ye shall find them at the end of the brook before the wilderness of Jeruel. 17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: cstand still, move not, and behold the 1salvation of the Lord

chapter 20

a 1 Kings 8:37

2 Chron. 6:28

b Deut. 2:9

Neh. 13:1

c Exod. 14:13,14

1 After this also came the children of Moab and the children of Ammon, and with them of the 1Ammonites against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2 Then there came that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the 1Sea, out of Aram: and behold, they be in Hazazon Tamar, which is En Gedi. 3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself 1to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 4 And Judah gathered themselves together to ask counsel of the Lord: they came even out of all the cities of Judah to inquire of the Lord. 5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the Congregation of Judah and Jerusalem in the house of the Lord before the new court, 6 And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and reignest not thou on all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is power and might, and none is able to withstand thee.

19:8 1 The Priests and Levites, which should judge matters accord­ ing to the word of the Lord. 19:10 1 That is, to try whether the murder was done at unawares, or else on set purpose, Num. 35:11; Deut. 4:41. 2 Meaning, that God would punish them most sharply, if they would not execute justice aright. 19:11 1 Shall be chief overseer of the public's affairs of the Realm. 2 They shall have the handling of inferior causes. 3 God will assist them that do justice. 20:1 1 That is, which counterfeited the Ammonites in language and apparel. The Hebrews think that they were the Amalekites, but as may appear by the tenth verse they were the Idumeans of mount Seir. 20:2 1 Called the dead Sea, where God destroyed the five cities for sin. 20:3 1 This declareth what the fear of the godly is, which is as the prick to stir them to prayer, and to depend on the Lord, whereas it

moveth the wicked either to seek after worldly means and policies, or else to fall into despair. 20:7 1 He groundeth his prayer upon God's power, whereby he is able to help, and also on his mercy, which he will continue toward his, forasmuch as he hath once chosen them and began to show his graces toward them. 20:9 1 Meaning war which cometh by God's just judgments for our sins. 2 That is, it is here called upon, and thou declarest thy presence and favor. 20:12 1 We only put our trust in thee, and wait for our deliverance from heaven. 20:13 1 That is, before the Ark of the Covenant. 20:14 1 Which was moved by the Spirit of God to prophesy. 20:15 1 They fight against God and not against you, therefore he will fight for you. 20:17 1 Or, deliverance.

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towards you: O Judah, and Jerusalem, fear ye not, neither be afraid: tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you. 18 ¶ Then Jehoshaphat 1bowed down with his face to the earth, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Lord, worshipping the Lord. 19 ¶ And the Levites of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korahites stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a loud voice on high. 20 And when they arose early in the morning, they went forth to the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they departed, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear ye me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem: put your trust in the Lord your God, and ye shall be assured: believe his 1Prophets, and ye shall prosper. 21 And when he had consulted with the people, and appointed singers unto the Lord, and them that should praise him that is in the beautiful Sanctuary, in going forth before the men of arms, and saying, 1Praise ye the Lord, for his mercy lasteth forever. 22 And when they began to shout, and to praise, the Lord laid ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and 1mount Seir, which were come against Judah, and they slew one another. 23 For the children of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of mount Seir, to slay and to destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to 1destroy another. 24 And when Judah came toward Mizpah in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude: and behold, the carcasses were fallen to the earth, and none escaped. 25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both of substance and also of bodies laden with precious jewels, which they took for themselves, till they could carry no more: they were three days in gathering of the spoil: for it was much. 26 And in the fourth day they 1assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah: for there they blessed the

Lord: therefore they called the name of that place, The valley of Berachah unto this day. 27 Then every man of Judah and Jerusalem returned with Jehoshaphat their head to go again to Jerusalem with joy: for the Lord had made them to rejoice over their enemies. 28 And they came to Jerusalem with viols, and with harps, and with trumpets, even unto the house of the Lord. 29 And the 1fear of God was upon all the kingdoms of the earth, when they had heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel. 30 So the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was quiet, and his God gave him rest on every side. 31 ¶ And dJehoshaphat reigned over Judah, and was five and thirty years old, when he began to reign: and reigned five and twenty years in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. 32 And he walked in the way of 1Asa his father, and departed not there from, doing that which was right in the sight of the Lord. 33 Howbeit the high places were 1not taken away: for the people had not yet prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. 34 Concerning the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, which eis mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel. 35 ¶ Yet after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who was given to do evil. 36 And he joined with him, to fmake ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion Geber. 37 Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast 1joined thyself with Ahaziah, the Lord hath broken thy works: and the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. 21 1 Jehoshaphat died. 3 Jehoram succeedeth him, 4 which killeth his brethren. 6 He was brought to idolatry, 11 and succeedeth the people. 16 He is oppressed of the Philistines. 18 His miserable end.

d 1 Kings 22:42

e 1 Kings 16:1

f 1 Kings 2:48,49

20:18 1 Declaring his faith and obedience to the word of the Lord, and giving thanks for the deliverance promised. 20:20 1 Give credit to their words and doctrine. 20:21 1 This was a Psalm of thanksgiving which they used com­ monly to sing when they praised the Lord for his benefits, and was made by David, Ps. 136. 20:22 1 Meaning, the Idumeans which dwelt in mount Seir. 20:23 1 Thus the Lord according to Jehoshaphat's prayer declared his power, when he delivered his by causing their enemies to kill one another. 20:26 1 To give thanks to the Lord for the victory: and therefore the valley was called Berachah, that is, blessing or thanksgiving, which was also called the Valley of Jehoshaphat, Joel 3:2,12, because the

Lord judged the enemies according to Jehoshaphat's prayer. 20:29 1 He declareth hereby, that the works of God bring ever com­ fort or deliverance to his, and fear or destruction to his enemies. 20:32 1 Meaning, in his virtues, and those ways wherein he followed God. 20:33 1 If the great care and diligence of this good king was not able utterly to abolish all superstition of this people, but that they would still retain theirs, how much less are they able to reform evil, which either have little zeal, or not such as he had: though here he was not to be excused? 20:37 1 Thus God would not have his to join in society with idolaters and wicked men.

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1 Jehoshaphat then slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead. 2 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 1Israel. 3 And their father gave them great gifts of silver and of gold, and of precious things, with strong cities in Judah, but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram: for he was the eldest. 4 aAnd Jehoram rose up upon the kingdom of his father, and made himself strong, and 1slew all his brethren with the sword, and also of the princes of 2Israel. 5 Jehoram was two and thirty years old, when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. 6 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done: for he had the daughter of Ahab to 1wife, and he wrought evil in the eyes of the Lord. 7 Howbeit the Lord would not destroy the house of David, because of the bcovenant that he had made with David, and because he had promised to give a light to him, and to his sons forever. 8 ¶ In his days Edom rebelled from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over them. 9 And Jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his chariots with him: and he rose up by night, and smote Edom, which had compassed him in, and the captains of the chariots. 10 But Edom rebelled from under the hand of Judah unto this day. Then did 1Libnah rebel at the same time from under his hand, because he had forsaken the Lord God of his fathers. 11 ¶ Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Judah, and caused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit 1fornication, and compelled Judah thereto. 12 And there came a writing to him from 1Elijah the Prophet, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways

of Asa king of Judah, 13 But hast walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and hast made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, as the house of Ahab went a whoring, and hast also slain thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better than thou. 14 Behold, with a great plague will the Lord smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy substance, 15 And thou shalt be in great diseases in the disease of thy bowels, until 1thy bowels fall out for the disease, day by day. 16 ¶ So the Lord stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and the Arabians that were beside the 1Ethiopians. 17 And they came up into 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 not a son left him, save 1Jehoahaz the youngest of his sons. 18 And after all this, the Lord smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease. 19 And in process of time, even after the end of two years, his guts fell out with his disease: so he died of sore diseases: and his people made no burning for him like the burning of his fathers. 20 When he began to reign, he was two and thirty years old, and reigned in Jerusalem eight years, 1and lived without being desired: yet they buried him in the city of David, but not among the sepulchers of the Kings. 22 Ahaziah reigneth after Jehoram. 9 Jehu king of Israel killeth Ahaziah. 10 Athaliah putteth to death all the King's lineage. 11 Joash escapeth.

chapter 21

a 2 Kings 8:16

b 2 Sam. 7:12,16

1 Kings 2:4 1 Kings 9:5 2 Kings 8:19 2 Chron. 6:16

chapter 22

a 2 Kings 8:24

1 And athe inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son King in his stead: for the army that came with 1the Arabians to the camp, had slain all the eldest: therefore Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned. 2 Two and 1forty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned 2one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Athaliah

21:2 1 Read 2 Chron. 15:17, how by Israel he meant Judah. 21:4 1 Because the wicked live ever in fear, and also are ambitious, they become cruel, and spare not to murder them, whom by nature they ought most to cherish and defend. 2 Meaning, of Judah and Benjamin. 21:6 1 So that we see how it cannot be that we should join with the wicked, and serve God. 21:10 1 Read 2 Kings 8:22. 21:11 1 Meaning, idolatry because that the idolater breaketh prom­ ise with God, as doth the adulteress to her husband. 21:12 1 Some think that this was Elisha, so called because he had the Spirit in abundance, as had Elijah.

21:15 1 We see this example daily practiced upon them that fall away from God, and become idolaters and murderers of their brethren. 21:16 1 There were other Arabians in Africa Southward toward Egypt. 21:17 1 Called also Ahaziah, as 2 Chron. 22:1, or Azariah, verse 6 fol­ lowing. 21:20 1 That is, as some write, he was not regarded, but deposed for his wickedness, and idolatry: so that his son reigned 22 years (his father yet living) without honor, and after his father's death he was confirmed to reign still, as 2 Chron. 22:2. 22:1 1 Meaning, the Philistines. 22:2 1 Read 2 Chron. 21:20. 2 That is, after the death of his father.

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23 Joash the son of Ahaziah is made king. 15 Athaliah is put to death. 17 The temple of Baal is destroyed. 16 Jehoiada appointeth ministers in the Temple.

the daughter 3of Omri. 3 He walked also in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother counseled him to do wickedly. 4 Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the Lord, like the house of Ahab: for they were his 1counselors after the death of his father, to his destruction. 5 And he walked after their counsel, and went with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth Gilead: and the Aramites smote Joram. 6 ¶ And he returned to be healed in Jezreel, because of the wounds wherewith they had wounded him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Aram. Now Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was diseased. 7 And the destruction of Ahaziah 1came of God, in that he went to Joram: for when he was come, he went forth with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, bwhom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. 8 Therefore when Jehu 1executed judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah that waited on Ahaziah, he slew them also. 9 And he sought Ahaziah, and they caught him where he was hid in Samaria, and brought him to Jehu, and slew him and buried him, because said they, he is the son of 1Jehoshaphat, which sought the Lord with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah was not able to retain the kingdom. 10 ¶ cTherefore when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and 1destroyed all the king's seed of the house of Judah. 11 But Jehoshabeath the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons, that should be slain, and put him and his nurse in the bed chamber: 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 she slew him not. 12 And he was with them hid in the 1house of God six years, while Athaliah reigned over the 2land.

b 2 Kings 9:7

c 2 Kings 11:1

chapter 23

1 And a,1in the seventh year Jehoiada waxed bold, and took the captains of hundreds, to wit, 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 in covenant with him. 2 And they went about in Judah, and gathered the Levites out of all the cities of Judah, and the 1chief fathers of Israel: and they came to Jerusalem. 3 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 must reign, bas the Lord hath said of the sons of David. 4 This is it that ye shall do, The third part of you that come on the Sabbath of the Priests, and the Levites, shall be porters of the doors. 5 And another third part toward the King's house, and another third part at the cgate of the 1foundation, and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the Lord. 6 But let none come into the house of the Lord, save the Priests, and the Levites that minister, they shall go in, for they are holy: but all the people shall keep the watch of the Lord. 7 And the Levites shall compass the King round about, and every man with his weapon in his hand, and he that entereth 1into the house, shall be slain, and be you with the king, when he cometh in, and when he goeth out. 8 ¶ So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the Priest had commanded, and took every man his men that came on the Sabbath, with them that 1went out on the Sabbath: for Jehoiada the Priest did not discharge the courses. 9 And Jehoiada the Priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and shields, and bucklers which had been King David's, and were in the house of God. 10 And he caused all the people to stand (every man with his weapon in his hand) from the right side of the house, to the left side of the house by the altar and by the 1house round about the king.

a 2 Kings 11:4

b 2 Sam. 7:12,16

1 Kings 2:4 2 Chron. 21:7

c 2 Kings 11:6

3 She was Ahab's daughter, who was the son of Omri. 22:4 1 He showeth that it must needs follow that the rulers are such as their counselors be, and that there cannot be a good King, that suffereth wicked counselors. 22:7 1 Hereby we see how nothing can come to any but by God's providence and as he hath appointed, and therefore he causeth all means to serve to his will. 22:8 1 Or, took vengeance. 22:9 1 This was the just plague of God, because he joined himself with God's enemies: yet God to declare the worthiness of Jehoshaphat his grandfather, moved them to give him the honor of burial. 22:10 1 To the intent that there should be none to make title to the

crown, and so she might usurp the government. 22:12 1 Meaning, in the chamber, where the Priests and Levites slept, which kept their courses weekly in the Temple. 2 To wit, of Judah. 23:1 1 Of the reign of Athaliah, or after the death of Ahaziah. 23:2 1 Meaning of Judah and Benjamin: read why they are called Israel, 2 Chron. 15:17. 23:5 1 Which was the chief gate of the Temple toward the East. 23:7 1 Meaning, to make any tumult, or to hinder their enterprise. 23:8 1 Which had finished their course on the Sabbath, and so the other part entered to keep their turn. 23:10 1 Meaning, the most holy place where the Ark stood.

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